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Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong, close to Soi Paradise, on Monday night. Photo: Sam Dezeure

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Heavy rains bring floods to parts of Patong and Phuket City outskirts Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

n a repetition of so many southwest monsoon seasons in the past, Phuket was hit again this week with thunderstorms and torrential rain that brought flooding to parts of Phuket City and Patong. There may be more to come; the National Disaster Warning Centre on Wednesday (June 12) issued a warning for people in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun to prepare for more heavy rainfall, possibly triggering flash floods, forest run-off and mudslides until tomorrow (June 14) at least. Heavy rain throughout Sunday evening (June 9), coupled with a high tide resulted in flooding along the west coast, particularly in Patong. Kathu District Chief Weera Kerdsirimongkol told The Phuket News that night, “It has been raining heavily for about two hours solid, and there is f looding on many roads in Patong, especially in the Bangla Rd area.” The tide at 10pm that

These massage therapists stayed on duty in Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, though Tourists and locals alike were forced to wade through angle-deep water how much custom they got is open to question. Photo: Sam Dezeure in the streets of Patong, including Phang Muang Sai Kor Rd (above). evening reached 3.3 metres, among the highest for the month, preventing floodwater from running off into the ocean. Many of the worst affected roads in Patong, including Nanai Road and stretches of Rat-U-Thit Road in front of

Jungceylon, were submerged in deep water, leading those in search of a warm and dry bed having to make alternative plans to get home. Almost all routes leading towards Patong Hill were blocked with water. There were however a few

Sawadtirak Rd in Patong was a brown river. Photo: Teddy Ismael

tuk-tuks that had given up on the steep ascent up Karon Hill and lay parked on the side of the roads as the mini vehicles’ small engines proved no match for the constant downward streams of water. Mr Weera advised caution. “Please beware of mud-

slides and flash floods in the area,” he said. The heavy rain also resulted in Phuket FC’s match against PTT Rayong being stopped just after half time, by which point the pitch had turned into a swimming pool. (See page 28.) Elsewhere in the Phuket

Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupappana and Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut inspect Klong Bang Yai, which this time did not burst its banks, though it did get pretty full. Photo: Phuket Provincial PR Office

Town area, the Tesco Lotus intersection on the way into Phuket Town was also severely flooded in the early hours of Monday morning. In other parts, however, there were no reports of flooding. That changed on Tuesday morning when heavy rain early in the day once again caused traffic chaos in various parts of the island, with flooding reported in Patong and on Chao Fah East Rd. In Patong, parts of Sai Nam Yen Rd, Phang Muang Sai Kor Rd – especially around the police station, which was knee-deep in water, and Patong Hospital – and Phrabaramee Rd near the Novotel were half a metre deep in water. On Chao Fah East Rd there was flooding in the front of Rama IX Park, outside Wat Naka and on Wirat Hongyok Rd. The water event ually drained away leaving mud to be cleaned up by municipal crews. But it may not be over yet. +66 869 483 052 events@maikhaodream.com maikhaodream.com

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ON THE BEACH Senators view ‘disorderly’ stretches of sand Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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US envoy in talks about tourist safety UNITED STATES AMBASsador to Thailand Kristie Kenney visited Phuket’s police chief and governor on a flying one-day trip to the island on Wednesday. After meeting with Governor Maitree Intusut she explained, “I came to meet the Governor and Vice-Governor [Sommai Preechsilpa to talk about] how we can work together.” She said that the main topic in her discussions with the governor and Police Chief Choti Chavalviwat had been the safety of tourists. “I want to make sure that Phuket is safe for tourists, so that they can come here without

fear, can enjoy the beaches and not worry. “There are always areas that can be improved. We had some problems in the past with scams – jet-skis and motorbikes. Hopefully, the situation will continue to improve.” Asked about the recent problems with the shuttle bus for American sailors from the carrier USS Nimitz, she replied diplomatically, “We worked out a solution. I think you will see more ships coming here. Any problems will be solved.” After the official meetings, she went on to visit the Baan Chinpracha mansion in Phuket Town and Satree Phuket School.

Immigration office in Patong reopened THE LONG-CLOSED PAtong Immigration sub-office reopened yesterday (June 13). The office is on Thaweewong Rd (beach road) about 300 metres north of the Bangla Rd intersection, next to the Impiana Resort and opposite Jintana Plaza. It is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Mondays to Fridays. Pol Capt Angkarn Yasanop told The Phuket News on Tuesday (June 11), “The Immigration office in Patong was built many years ago but had to be closed because of a shortage of officers to man it. “Now we have received the budget to renovate it and to pay for five Immigration officers to man it.” The services offered will not be the full menu. “The officers

will handle tourist visa extensions, 90-day reports, re-entry permits and address certificates for drivers’ licenses and so on. “For other matters, such as extensions of stay for NonImmigrant O and B visas, foreigners will still need to go to the main office in Phuket Town.” Immigration officers also reported this week that they have had considerable success with their drive to get hotels and guesthouses to report arrivals of foreigners to Immigration. Since the end of April, 10 establishments have been fined B8,000 each for not reporting at all or for underreporting guests. Word has got around and reports to Immigration have increased by 30 per cent.

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he Senate Tourism Committee led by its president, local senator Thanyarat Achariyachai, flew into Phuket on Wednesday morning (June 12), immediately embarking on a day-long inspection of beaches along the west coast of the island. They first visited Nai Yang, then moved down to Kata, looking at the problems of each beach. The tour was in preparation for a meeting yesterday (June 13) at Sen Thanyarat’s hotel, the Kata Beach Resort & Spa, which would include the Minister of Tourism and Sports. “I would like all of us to work for a sustainable form

Sen Tanyarat Achariyachai (left) and fellow senators at Patong Beach on Wednesday during their inspection. of tourism. We have received complaints from many people, especially tourists, saying that they don’t want to come back to Phuket. Now our traditional tourist markets are starting to

go elsewhere,” she said. “As for the Chinese tourists [who are replacing them], they don’t use the service on the beaches. This will bring trouble for locals.

“We don’t want mass tourism. We need quality tourists who can come and buy our goods and services – so we can’t allow the beaches to degenerate. “Phuket these days is attracting a lot of negative news, which is a big concern for us. I would like all of us to unite [to tackle this].” Asked about the problem of jet ski and rental vehicle scams, Sen Thanyarat said, “We have good people in these businesses. But while 10 are good, one may be bad, which ruins everyone’s reputation. “We have to set clear laws. During the low season we should set up training in how to take good care of tourists. If we were tourists and we were caught in this kind of situation, we wouldn’t come back.”

Airport bus to go as far as Patong A DECISION WAS MADE on Tuesday (June 11) that the Airport-to-Kata bus service will be launched this month, but initially will go only as far as Patong. This is due to warnings from taxi drivers in Kata and Karon that they will block roads to stop the service, which they view as a grave threat to their livelihood. The decision to start the new service was made at a meeting at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO), chaired by Vice-Governor

Jamroen Thippayapongthada. Opinions voiced at the meeting showed that impatience is building in a wide section of society with the opposition to just about everything displayed by the island’s taxi drivers. V/Gov Jamroen was plainly sick of constant obstruction of provincial plans by people who think only in selfish terms. “I think that society is now sick, Phuket is sick,” he said. He also wanted “good people” to stand up and be counted. “Phuket society is corrupt because good people stand by

and do nothing.” So the bus will go to Patong. As to the section of the service between Patong and Kata via Karon, a public hearing is to be held soon – the date has yet to be fixed – probably at Phuket Rajabhat University. Peerapong Polpramoon, President of the Phuket Press Club, urged officials to invite as broad a section of society as possible to the hearing. “We should invite people from every section of society in equal proportion instead of only groups who think they stand

to lose from the plan. We have laws to cover [opposition] and this [bus service] is a project for the public as a whole.” The bus service also received support in today’s meeting from representatives of hotel associations, the tourism industry and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce. “The conclusions of today’s meeting will be brought up at Provincial level and I think we should be able to launch the service to Patong within this month,” said Jaturong Kaewkasi of the PLTO.

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Two die in bank bloodbath T WO M E N A RGU I NG over a debt in a bank in Phuket Town on June 6 died after one stabbed his opponent and then himself in a shocking murder-suicide. The manager of the Poonpon Rd branch of the Bank of Ayudhya, Sophon Udomsap, called police after the two men, who had been discussing a debt in a 2nd floor room

of the bank, began to argue fiercely, and then stared to fight. By the time officers arrived the two were lying in a bloody heap on the floor of the room, dead. Mr Sopon told police that Ponthakorn Teerabenjakul, 51, the owner of an apartment in Thung Thong, had borrowed a large amount of money

from Paiboon Weswanichsanong, 71, putting up his apartment and land, valued at more than B30 million, as security against the loan. Ponthakorn failed to repay the money so the two agreed to meet in the bank with the manager to discuss how the debt might be repaid. Paiboon brought with him two women who said they were interested

in buying Ponthakorn’s land. The two women told police that Ponthakorn pulled out a flick knife and stabbed Paiboon in the throat and slashed his arm, and then turned the knife on himself, stabbing himself seven times in the chest. The bodies were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital to await collection by the two men’s families.

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ome 2,000 Phuket people, many wearing white “Guy Fawkes” masks symbolising opposition to the government, gathered at Saphan Hin on Sunday (June 9) to demand the resignation of the ruling Pheu Thai Party Cabinet. The protest came two days after another rally demanded the ouster of Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi. Mr Plodprasop made a speech on June 2 in which he said, “I don’t want to do it [the convention centre in Phuket]. Why? Any problem? We will do it in the future when the people of Phuket see the good side of us and elect our man,” indicating that he sees Pheu Thai votes as the price of progress on the island. The demonstration – leaders said there was no particular group or political party that organised it – demanded the government resign because its policies had “failed”. Demonstrators carried placards saying, “Get out Red Crab” (a reference to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s nickname, Pou), “Thailand does not need ThaksiNOmics,” and similar sentiments. Manoo Kaewkram, a member of the Rak Phuket (Love Phuket) Group resurrected a decades-old call for Phuket to get special status like Bangkok and Pattaya, which both have locally elected governors.

The Shinawatra family came under fire from demonstrators. “We want an elected governor, not someone sent here by the central government,” he said. “Our demonstration here today was a non-violent expression of the opinion of the people of Phuket.” Jitrakorn Busba, a local DJ and TV host, said, “We don’t want the convention centre – we can make a perfectly good living without it. “But what you [Plodprasop] said was an insult to Phuket as a whole.” Last Friday (June 7), more than 700 Phuket people gathered at Saphan Hin before marching to Provincial Hall to deliver a letter to Governor Maitree Intusut, also demanding Mr Plodprasop’s dismissal. The boisterous marchers were led by local Democrat Party MP Rewat Areerob and potential parliamentary candidate Boonsuppa Thanthai,

President of the Rak Phuket Group, who both stressed the protest was spontaneous. “People who came to the demonstration today didn’t come because any of us brought them, but because they are fed up with the way Deputy PM Plodprasop verbally abused Phuket,” said Mr Rewat. He added, “How can you say such a thing when your title is Deputy PM? It’s most inappropriate. Phuket generates tax income for the country of almost B200 billion a year so today we demand transparency in how our taxes are used.” During the march, speakers standing in a pick-up truck asked why there was such a rush by the government to alter the Constitution when more fundamental problems such as the rising prices of eggs, cooking oil, fuel and other consumer products, as

well as soaring corruption. On reaching Provincial Hall the demonstrators – surrounding a cheap chipboard coffin marked with a skull and crossbones and labelled “Plodprasop Suraswadi, passed on from this world June 7, 2013” – handed a protest letter to Vice-Governor Sommai Preechasilpa. The letter, in part, stated, “Deputy PM Plodprasop must be expelled from the Cabinet because his speech was ravaging to Phuket people’s hearts and it showed that he lacks maturity. “Phuket contributes B188 trillion a year to the country’s economy, so the government should use [the taxes from that] to enhance the potential of Phuket.” From Provincial Hall, the marchers went on to the nearby Revenue Department, with Mr Rewat exhorting them, “Today, show them that we are a non-violent protest.” With Mr Plodprasop’s contentious words being played through loudspeakers non-stop, the crowd cheered and chanted, “Get out Plodprasop.” At the Revenue Department, Mr Rewat declared, “Phuket must pay taxes – it’s not that we won’t, but we have to know that tax from us is used in a transparent way. “For a long time Phuket has had very little back from the Government. Once the taxes are in the hands of government, we want to know how it is decided what taxes will come to us in the form of budgets,” Mr Rewat said.

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IN BRIEF Pickup crashes, rolls down hill Korean hotel manager So Dong Jeon escaped death last Friday (June 7) when his pickup truck flew off the road on the way up to the Khao Kad viewpoint and rolled 20 metres down the almost vertical hillside. Police received a call about the accident at 4:30 pm. Officers, along with Kusoldharm Foundation volunteers, raced to the scene where they found the silverbronze Toyota Vigo truck lying on its roof and the driver, thrown clear, lying groaning on the steep hillside. On Tuesday (June 11) duty officer Pol Lt Anurak Klangnarong said Mr So was still in hospital and they were waiting till he recovers to learn more about the accident.

Snatch teen helps cops arrest him Thalang policemen swiftly arrested a Thai teenager for attempting to snatch a handbag from an Irish expatriate on June 6. Their job was made easier by the teen helpfully dropping the registration book for his bike at the scene of the attack. Hannah O’Hagan, 27, was riding her motorbike when two teens on another another crashed into her. She refused to yield her handbag and the teenagers gave up and drove off. Pol Lt Col Amnuay Kraiwutthianun, said, “Officers found the motorbike registration book on the ground, so it was a simple matter to find and arrest the 17-year-old.”

Faithful dog stays with dead owner

A faithful dog stayed with his Swedish owner despite the fact that she had been dead for 10 days. The dog was found on Sunday night (June 9) at the Chalong home of 56-year-old Aino Marianne Seppala of Sweden, after a neighbour reported a foul smell coming from Ms Seppala’s house. The cause of death is not yet known. Ms Seppala’s sister, who lives nearby, is taking care of the faithful dog.

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Heavy exploitation angers eco-cops in tourist isle raid Three trucks destroyed in arson attack OFFICI A LS BR AV ED foul weather at sea on Monday (June 10) to go out to Koh Khai Nok in Phang Nga Bay to investigate allegations of land encroachment at the popular tourist site, now sadly ravaged by illegal restaurants, garbage, sewage and damage to the surrounding reef. Pol Maj Gen Norasak Hamenithi, Commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NREC) in Bangkok, explained, “We have a list of the owners of the bars and restaurants here [on Koh Kai Nok]. They have built structures not only without permits but even without land ownership or occupation documents, so we will summon them to Koh Yao Police Station to answer charges of encroachment. “This [encroachment] creates problems such as trash and damage to surrounding reefs when tour boats arrive and drop anchor on the coral. In addition, when tourists go snorkelling, they step all over the coral,” Gen Norasak said.

An NREC officer noted that buildings have proliferated on the island over the past 10 years. A decade ago there was only one small building, more like a shed, he said. But in the past two years the beach area had been filled with restaurants, bars and beach chairs. Someone has built a toilet which has already broken down and stinks. Behind the toilets, a makeshift incinerator has been created, with garbage and ash flowing into the sea. With all the trash lying around on the sand, the restaurants are infested with flies. “Koh Yao Municipality should be looking after this island,” another NREC officer said. “I don’t know what are they doing allowing Koh Khai to get into this state.” Koh Kai Nok was the venue for a coral rescue project recently after it was discovered that a sea-walking firm had ripped out coral to make a sandy path underwater for its customers.

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hree vehicles were destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning (June 11) outside the Baan Manik offices of Tropical Landscaping International. Police have confirmed that the attack was arson. Pol Maj Kittipoom Tinthalang of Thalang Police Station, who is in charge of the case, told The Phuket News, “The evidence tells us that it was arson. As to who did it or why, we are still investigating.” Australian Ben Davis, TLI’s head consultant for Asia-Pacific, told The Phuket News he learned about the fire at 2 am. “If it was [arson], then we’re sure it was nothing to do with TLI. We think it might be another matter that I can’t really comment on.” Asked whether it might be an indication of tough competition in the landscaping industry, he joked, “No, we’re not at pistols at 10 paces yet.” He repeated, “It seems to be an unrelated property matter.” The fire destroyed two TLI

The three fire-damaged trucks outside the TLI offices in Baan Manik. trucks, along with a third vehicle from a neighbouring firm, which was parked close by. Mr Davis confirmed that the fire had started in one of TLI’s trucks, but said it would have little effect on the business. “We’re just going to have to buy another couple of trucks. They were brand new,

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‘Entrepreneur’ smashes down the mangroves FOLLOWING COMPLAINTS from local people, the Chairman of Pa Khlok OrBorTor last week led police and other officials on a raid on an allegedly illegal construction site among mangroves in Moo 2. They found the mangroves had been removed, the site had been levelled and construction of a property development was well under way. They seized seven trucks and a bulldozer. The case has been passed to the Thalang police to follow up and charge those responsible. The chair man, Punya Sumpaorat, said “Pa Khlok Municipality continually checks for mangrove forest encroachment by ‘entrepreneurs’ because most of the area [along the shore] is forest under the protection of HM the Queen, and locals and the municipality have replanted regularly. “If business people would like to invest in property in the Pa Khlok area, they should ask for proper permission from us and we will check on the area in order to ensure they are not

encroaching and are not likely to run into problems with local people in the area.” Mangroves forests in Phuket have come under attack again and again by unscrupulous developers and others who see knocking down the forests as a way to acquire land for nothing. In some cases this has led to extreme violence between the businessman and local people who value the mangroves. In 2001 a local environmental activist, Jurin Rachapol, was shot dead by a hitman allegedly hired by a Bangkokbased businessman, Somsak Wongsawanond, after Jurin and others opposed his wiping out of mangroves to establish a prawn farm. The hitman, Bancha Noppawong, was eventually arrested and is serving a life sentence. Somsak was arrested on charges of conspiracy to murder but eventually was only fined for illegal possession of a weapon and firing a weapon in a public place. He was fined and his prawn farm was closed down.

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The three men and their lorises after their arrest on Bangla Rd on Tuesday night.

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athu District Chief Veera Kerdsirimongkol on Tuesday night (June 11) organised a dragnet that netted three loris touts on Bangla Rd. Chief Veera told The Phuket News that police received a tip-off that lorises were being used commercially in Bangla Rd, so his team made careful plans to drive the touts into a corner.

“We saw them but pretended not to see them, by driving past. I was sure that if they saw us leaving, they would come back out again, which they did. We separated into two groups and approached them from opposite direction, cornering them in a small alley.” The three arrested were Sumlee Sangchan from Rachaburi, Pichet Pimraj from Pitsanuloke and Peerapong Metula from Nakorn Phanom. “The lorises will be handed over to staff at the Khao Phra Taew forest reserve, where they will be released into the wild.” All three touts denied anyone was behind them, saying that this was their first offence and that they took the lorises themselves from the wild, though they could not remember where. They also said they did not know what they were doing was illegal.

But Mr Veera said, “Most of the time, we end up arresting only the little guys.” He added mysteriously, “We have received information about the men behind the loris racket – but I can’t name them now.” The trio were taken to Kathu police station to be charged. Meanwhile last Friday morning (June 7), two Kusoldharm Foundation staff on their nightly rounds came across a slow loris at 3 am lying on the ground at the top of Khao Rang, Phuket Town. Examination led them to the conclusion that the loris, which looked dazed and had burns to its left leg and both feet, had received a nasty jolt from a power line. Carefully they treated the wounds then picked the animal up and put it in a safe place in a tree. The Livestock Department was notified.

HEADSTART PHYSICAL education teacher Kayleigh Damant successfully completed her first marathon on Sunday (June 9) in a time of 4 hours, 26 minutes, and raised B65,000 for her sick colleague, Richard Allenby. Kayleigh decided to run the 42k race to raise funds after Mr Allenby had cancerous tumours removed from his intestine. This resulted in a stay at Bangkok Hospital Phuket totalling close to B1 million, far exceeding his insurance coverage. Kayleigh said she had raised around B65,000 in donations and sponsorship, to go toward Richard’s hospital bills. She was also stoked with her race time. “I was fit, so I was prepared and ready for it. I’m very happy with the result,” she told The Phuket News. “I was aiming for under 4 hours 30 minutes, so I’m very pleased, especially since it was my first marathon. “It was really hot. The first 30k was fine but then I hit a wall and it was tough. My legs just wanted to give in,” she said. But some friends joined her along the way to give her support, and fellow teacher Jen Campbell ran the last kilometre with her. “I don’t know what I would have done without them.” Exhausted, Kayleigh went to bed on Sunday evening at 7pm. “I hadn’t slept the night before because I was so nervous, and I was up at 2.30am because the race started at 4.30am, so I wanted to make sure I was ready.” Her parents were very proud of her efforts, as was HeadStart owner Miki Edouard, who was in tears at the finish. And Mr Allenby, of course, who she ran in the race for. “Richard managed to get to the finish line [to see me], and it was really nice to see him. He was very chuffed, so it was a great day.” But Kayleigh won’t be taking too much of a break from training – she plans to do another marathon in October when she moves home to South Africa. She’s hoping to get her time down under four hours in that race.

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IT’S NOT THE BRAKES Pegas bosses speak out about tour bus crashes Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

eople on Phuket don’t seem to have too many good things to say about Russian tour company, Pegas Touristik these days. In fact, ever since November 14 last year, when a Pegasbranded bus collided with two women riding on a motorbike on Thepkasattri Rd, killing both of them instantly, it appears that there has been bus crash after bus crash and accident after accident. The accidents are usually blamed on brake failure or irresponsible driving. It doesn’t help matters much when, on a number of occasions – including the one in which the two women died – the drivers fled the scene. When The Phuket News contacted the company after their most recent accident on Tuesday evening – in which a Pegas-branded bus loaded with Russians ploughed into a house in Patong, the company seized the opportunity of clearing up some of the negative publicity. Espen Westlie, Phuket Branch Manager began by saying, “We get directly blamed a lot, it’s not fair. There are other accidents [involving] other tour companies, but we don’t really hear so much [about those].” This, Mr Westlie believes, is because the Pegas-branded vehicles are so clearly branded and easily identifiable and also because Pegas is now easily the biggest tour company on the island, with more than 80 vehicles working daily to move around 200,000 people a year around Phuket. In the three years since the company began operations in Thailand, it has gone from providing tours to 45,000 people, to a whopping half a million of tourists around the country. Also speaking to The Phuket News was Nikorn Yatinunt, a consultant for Pegas Touristik, and – more importantly – Kitsakorn Teeranatthapong, sales manager for Trans Asia Express, the company from which Pegas leases many of its buses. One of the main points that Pegas wanted to make clear at the meeting was that the buses, the drivers and therefore the accidents are not its responsibility. That lies with the five contractors Pegas leases the 80 or so vehicles from. The vehicles are branded with the Pegas logo but are managed and maintained by the contractors and driven by the contractors’ own drivers.

From left to right: Kitsakorn Teeranatthapong of Trans Asia Express, Pegas Touristik consultant Nikorn Yatinunt and Pegas Touristik Phuket Branch Manager Espen Westlie. Trans Asia Express provide most (20) of the big Pegasbranded buses seen on the island, they also provide other big international tour operators with buses and vans that are seen around the island. Mr Nikorn says, “The responsibility for the accidents lies with Mr Kitsakorn. They are not our vehicles. We have lots of contractors. It is their responsibility.” The terms and conditions of responsibility are clearly laid out in the ‘Drivers Rules and Regulations’ form that is signed between both parties. Pegas provided a copy of the document to The Phuket News. The form is detailed. For example, it stipulates that drivers must be neat, wear uniforms and not wear slippers. The vehicles must not be used by drivers for their personal use, drivers may not speed, and must not drive drunk. Mr Kitsakorn says that drivers are responsible for ensuring safety and maintenance of each vehicle. Drivers must check the vehicle at the beginning and end of their shift. “Each of the buses is also required to undergo an intensive maintenance check by our mechanic once every month. The buses are thoroughly checked ever month.” Mr Kitsakorn added that Trans Asia keeps an extra bus on standby, so it’s not a problem if a bus needs extensive maintenance. It is for this reason, he said, that the accidents are rarely, if ever, the result of vehicle malfunctions. During the meeting, The Phuket News went through the five incidents involving Pegas buses in the past six months, beginning with the incident with the two women on the motorbike on November 14. Three of the incidents involved buses leased out by Trans Asia. Referring to the deadly

incident, Mr Kitsakorn was adamant that the accident was not his driver’s fault. As the driver was approaching the traffic lights, Mr Kitsakorn said, it was on amber, so he decided to go through it. The two women were making a turn across that lane, and against the red light, and so they collided. Explaining why the driver fled the scene, Mr Kitsakorn says, “He ran off because a mob had descended on him. But he surrendered to police.” An ensuing police investigation decided that the driver was not culpable. Despite this, however, he was dismissed by the company. And even though Trans Asia was found not to be at fault, the company decided to compensate the two women’s families, to the tune of around B500,000 each. After each and every incident, Trans Asia is required to make a full report to Pegas and also deal directly with the police, who also make a full investigative report. The most recent case involving Pegas and Trans Asia occurred on June 4, at a favourite crash site – the bottom of Patong Hill on the Patong side. Initial reports blamed the accident on brake failure but this was not the case, says Mr Kitsakorn. “The driver decided not to brake or change gear to make the turning into Patong. He was too confident and thought that he could instead steer it into the side street,” said Mr Kitsakorn. He added that the 68-yearold driver had initially thought there might be a problem with the brakes, but the company was able to drive this bus and the one involved in the incident on February 13 away with no problem – the brakes were working. The customers were put in another bus. The driver is currently suspended from work, “This case is

under police investigation now,” says Mr Kitsakorn, “They may fine him. We [Trans Asia] have not decided whether to allow him to drive for us again.” So if it’s not the buses, the next obvious questions is, what is Trans Asia’s procedure for hiring drivers? “Each driver needs to have a regular licence, a six-wheel licence and a long vehicle licence. They also need to have at least 10 years’ driving experience,” said Mr Kitsakorn.

“Each driver surveys the island for two weeks before getting behind the wheel [of one of our buses]. They need to see that there are lots of problems with the Phuket roads and it’s very dangerous.” Mr Westlie believes that long hours and tired drivers are not a factor. “There’s not a typical working day, but the drivers are not in the buses for longer than nine hours a day and most of that time they are not driving. They have breaks throughout the day.” He did note that, despite regulations, rules, and regular maintenance checks, Pegas regularly orders the subcontractor to terminate employees for negligence; ten were fired over the last high season from November to April for infringements and breaking the rules in the driver’s regulations form. Many of the dismissals are demanded by Pegas themselves, because many of the infringements can be monitored remotely by global positioning system (GPS) technology. Each vehicle is fitted with a GPS unit, and Pegas has two members of staff whose job it is to monitor

the whereabouts of each of the 80 vehicles Pegas uses. “We are blamed a lot,” reiterates Mr Westlie as our meeting is coming to an end, “But we also create a lot of job opportunities and bring a lot of money to the island. We create a lots of jobs. We employ around 40 office staff, around 100 guides and, indirectly, around 100 drivers. Mr Nikorn gets out a calculator and makes some quick calculations. “We [Pegas and Trans Asia] have been working together for three years and we must have made more than 43,000 trips, yet we’ve had only three accidents. That’s actually quite a low percentage.” Mr Westlie added that, “Of course one accident is always one too many.” For now, it’s business as usual between Pegas and its largest contractor, Trans Asia, at least until the end of this particular contract. “We have a contract,” says Mr Nikorn, “and as long as Trans Asia continues to meet its requirements and obligations we will continue working together.”

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hat will it take to stop the floods? It ’s e n o u g h that the annual rainy season brings a dampening of spirits, but when that is combined with the knowledge that substantial parts of Patong and Phuket Town will soon be underwater, it’s enough to give us all that all-too-familiar sinking feeling. Bad puns aside, we seem to hear the same story every year – rainy season arrives, floods disrupt business, authorities promise action, dry season comes, nothing changes. Repeat ad infinitum. Now, it may be that steps have been taken to prevent the yearly deluge – on May 2 this year we reported that the Provincial Administration Organisation (OrBorJor) had set aside a budget of B60 million from the central government for flood protection projects around the island

– but judging by the photos taken over the last week (and thank you to all the readers who responded to our call to send us images of the flooding) it’s not nearly enough. Even if you don’t live in the affected areas, f loods can hit close to home. For instance, with our offices located just up the road from the under-construction Central Festival underpass, we can only hope that engineers have already solved the problem of preventing it f looding. Otherwise we may see the floodwaters coming to our doorstep when the planned Tesco-Lotus underpass is completed. Now, we don’t want to seem alarmist, but as Phuket continues to develop apace, things are only going to get worse. Once, the vast majority of the island consisted of jungle and plantations, the vegetation acting as a natu-

ral absorbent for the tropical downpours. But as huge swathes of land are covered over by villa, condominium, hotel and shopping developments, there’s nowhere for the water to go. The time to act has not quite passed, but if we do not take action soon we face the very real possibility that flooding will forever become part of our annual routine – a penance to be paid for destroying the natural environment. Of course, we have the engineering know-how to solve this problem and construct an island-wide drainage system and floodwater control network – Asian cities such as Hong Kong and Singapore show how this can be done. But there is only a way if there is a will, and the jury’s still out on whether we are really serious about tackling this problem.

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Lose the cloak of great stupidity Voranai Vanijaka voranaiv@bangkokpost.co.th

here’s a familiar joke about how most people are stupid. I disagree. Most people aren’t stupid, but we all are capable of great stupidity, as well as wonderful brilliance. Unfortunately, the temptation toward great stupidity seems so irresistible. This is the sorry state of Thai society, where the current political conflict has buried otherwise good, intelligent and generous people in the pit of great stupidity. The term ‘great stupidity’ here is used not to condemn the person, but the words and deeds that we are all capable of saying and doing. It’s a mentality anyone can sink into. Here is where a man (or woman) can’t make a political statement without being abused and terrorised by others. Here is where we love someone or something so much that we believe that person or thing is infallible, and anyone who dare criticise is met with such anger and hatred that a horde of marauding Vikings would quiver in fear and cower in their ships. Teng Terdterng’s real name is Pongsak Pongsuwan. He’s

one of Thailand’s most famous comics. On June 4 he appeared at the birthday party of Nattawut Saikuar, deputy agriculture and cooperatives minister and co-leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD). Mr Nattawut had turned 38. From the stage, Teng announced: “I want to see Thaksin come back home”. Of course he received loud applause from the party-goers, and after the incident made the news he also received cheers from red shirt members. Then naturally, there was a slew of abuse and threats from those on the other end of the political spectrum. Perhaps recognising what had happened to other celebrities before him who got involved in politics, he quickly changed his tune. Teng came out to apologise, saying he doesn’t belong to any coloured group, except for the colours of the Thai national flag. He said it’s normal for a celebrity to be hired to make appearances at parties and events, that what he said was in the spirit of comedy and he wasn’t being serious. He said it was just a job, that he loves everyone and that we are all Thais. He asked not to be pulled

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Was this the taxi ride from hell? Winnie and I were in the taxi on our way to the airport. We were about 10 minutes away, when we were pulled over by an unmarked car. Four guys got out, then anther unmarked car came from behind us and another four guys got out. My first thought was it was the police, but I then realised this was a gang who then made our taxi man get out of the car, took his car keys and then gave him a slap in the face. Turns out he owed money on the car and they wanted payment or they were going to repossess the car. Then they hit him again, by this time I had got out of the car with Winnie. They told Winnie that this was none of our business and to keep out of it, these guys were serious and one of the them had a gun. By now I knew this was getting out of hand as our suitcases and my passport was in the boot of the car, and I also wondered if we were going to be robbed. Winnie

talked to them and told me to keep my mouth shut and don’t do anything stupid. We just wanted our cases and to get the hell out of there. After a further five minutes of arguments with the taxi driver, they said he could take us to the airport and drop us off and they would follow him and deal with him afterward. By now the taxi driver was crying and had a bloody nose. We got to the airport, grabbed our suitcases, rushed into the terminal, checked in and went straight to the bar. What happened to him God only knows. Land of Smiles – I don’t think so. Mark Bristow

Phuket: Beware the skimmers I want to warn everyone who has an ATM card about a serious risk. M y AT M c a r d w a s skimmed at a branch of the Krungsri Ayudhya Bank in Phuket by Arab men who must also have used a PIN capture device.

into politics and said he would take no more such jobs, and would be more comfortable appearing at temple fairs. A man (or woman) should say what he means, mean what he says, and stand up for what he believes in. But fair enough, everyone has the right to be or not to be involved in politics. Respect him for speaking his mind. Respect his decision to backpedal. Take his word that it was just comedy. It’s his life, his choice. However, the incident highlights an issue that we should consider. This is the sorry state of society, where a man cannot speak his mind without being chastised and hounded. Bear in mind that Teng didn’t insult anyone. His comment was not sexist, homophobic, racist, hateful or offensive. It was simply a political statement, whether genuine or in jest. The backlash of harassment, threats and intimidation would no doubt have caused concerns for his career, which of course has direct bearing on his family’s well-being. It’s no wonder he backed off. From actress Suwanan Kongying going on the People’s Alliance of Democracy (PAD) stage to actor Pongpat Watchirabanjong telling anyone who

doesn’t love the King to get out of the country and to Teng wishing Thaksin to come back – one doesn’t have to agree with anything that they say. One may debate and argue with them. One may decide to not watch their movies or shows any more because of what they said. However, the harassment, threats, intimidation and campaigns to boycott these celebrities show that we are not only intolerant of those whose opinions differ from ours, we are also willing to use fear tactics to terrorise these people and threaten their careers, both of which have direct bearing on the well-being of their families. But the stories of those celebrities pale in comparison to what happened to an ordinary student named Abhinya Sawtayarakorn, otherwise known by her nickname Joss Stick. She’s now a 20-year-old student at Thammasat University. Her story made the news in early 2012. For having strong, political views that are anti-establishment and for having the courage to voice her beliefs at home and in school, she was ostracised by both her family and her school. For having allegedly posted lese majeste

HAVE YOUR SAY It was a very old machine and a thin skimming card device must have been right inside the card slot because my card did not return automatically as it should until I pressed the cancel button a few times. The slot sticks 1.5 inches above the keypad, a perfect place to conceal a tiny bluetooth camera that transmits key strokes to a cell phone nearby. Thin false keypads that fit over the real one also transmit key strokes to a nearby cell phone. There are a variety of methods used. Once in possession of card details and my PIN they cloned a fake card and withdrew B100,000 from my account the following day at other banks. A guard at the bank watched as the skimming event took place and did nothing. I had no prior knowledge of skimming but bank employees should be on the lookout. International agreements require banks that issue ATM cards to be responsible for this kind of loss at ATM machines.

Unfortunately the Krungsri Ayudhya Bank (BAY) is not willing to return my money. They had CCTV footage available as soon as I reported the loss on March 18, but I was not allowed to see it until May 20. Then six pictures were sent that showed the two Arab men in action. I was not allowed copies. The bank claimed the men skimmed my card by hand, which is impossible since they never had it. The pictures clearly show they must have been using skimming devices. The last picture shows one Arab busy at the same machine just after I left with the other Arab acting as lookout. They could only have been removing skimming devices. A bank employee showed me pictures of the same Arab man with helper skimming another man’s card at the same old machine on January 4, 2013. Tourists have probably lost money at the same vulnerable machine that is still in service at the bank. There are other cases that meet with endless delays by banks.

messages on her Facebook page in March and April 2009, she was harassed and threatened by fellow Thais. She was refused entry into two universities because of her political views. The PAD’s flagship media outlet, ASTVManager, organised a hate campaign against her – just one teenage girl. This is the great stupidity of our society. The great stupidity stems from our emotional commitment. We love someone or something so much that we can’t help but hate whatever we see as the opposite. In this world of duality, if there’s an object of love, there is always an object of hate. Thaksin Shinawatra’s corruption and human rights abuses were wrong. The military coup against him was wrong. The PAD inciting violence, storming government buildings and besieging the airport was wrong. The UDD inciting violence, storming state and private properties, burning buildings and laying siege to Ratchaprasong intersection was wrong. Extrajudicial killings by the authorities under any government during a crackdown are wrong. Hounding, harassing, threatening and intimidating

people, done by whichever colour-coded side, is wrong. Wrong is wrong and the great stupidity is where we actually believe we have a monopoly on righteousness, while our opponents can do nothing but evil. Therefore, because we are the morally righteous, we shall incite hate and anger, threaten and intimidate, treat our fellow man with nothing but contempt and insults. This is the irony of the great stupidity. We all have emotional commitments, otherwise we wouldn’t be human. We have all committed great stupidity. From time to time we will continue to do so in the future. That is the reality of life. But truly, for the country, the person and the ideology we claim to love, we should dig ourselves out of this pit of great stupidity. Disagree, debate and demonstrate, but in doing so, wear respect and tolerance as badges of honour. If we want to choose a side, don’t choose red, yellow, blue or green – choose basic human decency. If we treat each other better, this country might actually become better. Voranai Vanijaka is Political and Social Commentator for the Bangkok Post.

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It is clear to me that the Bank of Ayudhya will not refund losses due to their vulnerable machines unless they are forced to. They know the legal process is lengthy and costly for an individual. I have sent all details to the Financial Consumer Protection Center (FCC) and can only hope they will do something. So beware! Banks in the West return money promptly without argument but not here. Robert Campbell

Running for a good cause [Re. Phuket teacher runs marathon for cancerstricken colleague] So proud of HeadStart P.E. teacher who ran for Richard’s recovery! I was there to see her pass the finish line after a 42 km run and it was hard to hold back the tears! Well done Kayleigh Damant: you have made a good example to many staff and students at HeadStart! Miki Edouard

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Giving Australia a bad name [Re. Berserker Australians get rough Phuket justice] Enough is enough. What an absolute disgrace these two lowlifes are! They ar rive here and within 12 hours are throwing ashtrays and bar stools and slapping Thai girls. Way up the food chain there is one individual, sadly, having to put up with all these type of Aussies. Sorting out the police, courts, hospitals and their victims. And all to have them come back and do it again? Have them pay all the expenses and damages, then kick them out with a red stamp, not allowed back in. Oh and they are not Aussies. We have a different name for them. They are called yobbos. And you wonder why I and many more have left Phuket. It’s not the local Thais you like to blame so easily. It’s the unwelcome ‘trash’ that is arriving in the ‘Land of Smiles’. Warren Crowe

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IN BRIEF Parents steal car from daughter A woman from Trat province informed the police that her car was stolen on June 9. Police were able to track down the thieves, who were identified as the woman’s own mother and step-father. Pattaya Daily News

Drunk Aussie smashes taxi in Pattaya An Australian tourist was reported to have smashed a taxi window with a brick after he had consumed too much alcohol in Pattaya in the earlier hours of June 9. At the scene, in Pattaya city centre, police saw a taxi with its windows smashed and a brick that was believed to be the object that the tourist used to smash the window. PDN

Man lives with wife’s corpse Residents from the Wat Yom sub-district in Pattaya were captivated on June 6 by the revelation that a 72 year-old man had chosen to keep his wife’s corpse in his house after she passed away. Af ter his wife was killed in a motorcycle accident on February 18, he had taken the body back to his house and kept the body chilled in a coffin. PDN

Father imprisoned daughter for 20 years An 86-year old father from Songkla was arrested on June 5 for imprisoning his own daughter for over 20 years after he had become aware of his daughter’s mental illness. He had built an islet at his house to imprison her, keeping her in isolation since she was 18. PDN

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Akeyuth Anchanbutr gestures as he holds up a document during a press conference in Bangkok on September 9, 2004. Akeyuth accused two unnamed members of the Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s administration of manipulating the stock market, costing small investors up to B500 million. Photo: Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

Thaksin opponent feared ‘missing’ T

he van and the driver of missing businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr, a staunch critic of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, have been found in the South, police chief Adul Saengsingkaew said on Monday. Pol Gen Adul said the driver was now in police custody and being interrogated. The van and the driver were found in Phatthalung province. Mr Akeyuth was still missing, he said. The police chief said investigators suspected a business or

personal conflict was behind his disappearance. Police said they believed that a business conflict was most likely to blame, because Mr Akeyuth withdrew B5 million from a bank before his disappearance. It was not known at this time if his disappearance had anything to do with politics, Pol Gen Adul said. Pol Gen Pansiri Prapawat, a deputy police chief, and Pol Lt Gen Khamronwit Thoopkrachang, the Metropolitan Police Bureau chief, have been

assigned to handle the case. According to Mr Akeyuth’s younger sister Arunee Suthornpat, who filed a missing person complaint on June 8, his family last heard from the missing businessman on June 7. M s A r u ne e s a id M r Akeyuth had phoned his elder sister Supaporn Waenlor in the morning, asking her to give a bank cheque book to a driver to deliver to Suvarnabhumi airport. However, the driver said when he arrived at the airport Mr Akeyuth was not there.

Santiphap Pengduang, 25, Mr Akeyuth’s subordinate, instead met the driver and took the cheque book. He left the driver temporarily and came back with three cheques worth B5 million carrying Mr Akeyuth’s signature. He ordered the driver to take the cheques to withdraw money at the bank and bring the cash back to him at the airport. Mr Santiphap then took the money from the driver. No one has heard from Mr Akeyuth since, Ms Arunee said. Bangkok Post

Schools shut after renewed violence T WO VO CAT IONA L schools whose students were involved in a fresh brawl were ordered closed for a full week to prevent further violence, the

Office of the Private Education Commission (Opec) said Tuesday. Bangkok College of Industrial Technology and Technology Bangkapi College

would be closed for a week to deter any confrontations between rival students which could lead to new mayhem and violence, Bandit Sripruetthangkoon, secretary-general of the Opec said. The move came after a student of Technology Bangkapi College was shot dead on

Monday night by a student of Bangkok College of Industrial Technology. The Opec chief also called on both schools to avoid being overly protective of their students who have engaged in past brawls, and to fully cooperate with the police probing the incidents. Bangkok Post

SECURITY OFFICERS who were on routine patrol at a coach stop located within the grounds of their hotel in Pattaya, discovered the body of a coach driver who appeared to have been crushed by the doors of his own vehicle on June 9. Police and rescue services were called to the car park of the Mountain Beach Hotel situated within the Pratamnuk Hill area in Pattaya and inspected the body of Khun Maetee, aged in his thirties. Security guards knew the man well and every night at the end of his shift he would securely lock his coach. To do this he would have to activate the locking device from within the coach and then jump off before the doors shut. Police suspect he fell as he attempted to leave the coach and was crushed as the doors closed. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death but for now the incident has been declared an accident. Pattaya One

Chiang Mai drug dealers grass on each other SIX MEN IN TOTAL WERE arrested and charged with intent to distribute drugs in Chiang Mai on June 6. After police arrested Jirapat Tankam, aka Perm (28) in front of Land & House in Sansai around 2am with 1,900 amphetamine pills, Perm agreed to set up his friend who was also a dealer. Perm called Chaiwat Wongsa (31) and asked for a delivery of amphetamine pills. When Chaiwat made the delivery of 1,964 pills police also arrested him. Police told the press that both men then agreed to grass on other friends. The pair informed police that they often took drugs at Room 209, Ninkamhang Apartment in Sansai. When police arrived at the room they found four men allegedly high on yaba. Police say the men tried to run and hide a batch of pills but they were soon intercepted. The men go by the names Ongmea, Yodsang, Nu and Toon. CityNews Chiang Mai

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Many Japanese older citizens ‘anti-children’ A

s Japan’s population declines, intolerance of children and the noise they make is increasing in a society getting less accustomed to hearing them, childcare experts say. In a nation where convenience stores blare electronic greetings and political candidates shout through high-volume megaphones at train stations, day care centres are putting up sound barriers to muffle the din that toddlers make and sports clubs are restricting the times that youngsters can play outside to avoid upsetting the neighbours. Childcare experts and politicians have voiced concern that this creates a self-perpetuating problem in a country with a falling birthrate, where it is seen as less acceptable for parents to expect non-parents to put up with inconveniences caused by their offspring. When it comes to complaints, “it’s now happening

daily,” said Masako Madea, a specialist in population at Japan’s Konan University. “As society has fewer and fewer children, people get less used to hearing them. “It’s a vicious circle: fewer children makes people less accustomed to hearing the noise they naturally make, which spawns complaints about them and contributes to the growing feeling among younger parents that they don’t want to have more children.” Maeda said when she was involved in a project to build daycare centres in Yokohama, a sprawling city that melds into Tokyo, she faced a lot of opposition from those living nearby. “We were once told not to take the children for a walk” because they make too much noise, she said. Nobuto Hosaka, mayor of Tokyo’s Setagaya ward, who has built up a sizeable following on Twitter for his comments on the issue, told AFP he fears for the future of a country that cannot tolerate

Are children just a noisy inconvenience in Japan? Many older residents seem to think so. Photo: np&djjewell the natural noise of children. Outdoor playtime at one daycare centre is limited to 45 minutes a day, whatever the weather, and a traditional festival in another town now has to be held indoors. “Of course we need to be considerate towards people living in the neighbourhood, but it is impossible to make places where children play in total silence,” he said.

China launches longest-ever manned mission to space CHINA BEGAN ITS LONgest manned space mission yet Tuesday with the launch of the Shenzhou-10, state television showed, as the country steps up an ambitious exploration programme symbolising its growing power. The rocket ascended above the Jiuquan space centre in the Gobi Desert exactly on time at 0938 GMT, trailing a vast column of flame. The three astronauts on board – who include Wang Yaping, 33, China’s second woman in space – saluted

cameras mounted inside their capsule. A few minutes after launch the boosters detached from the rockets, and a little later the solar panels of the Shenzhou-10 – the name means “Divine Vessel” – were deployed, to applause from mission control. “The vessel is already in orbit,” said Zhang Youxia, the manned space programme’s chief commander. “I now announce the launch was a great success.” The crew are due to spend 15 days in orbit, in a mission

that is a crucial step towards China’s goal of building a full space station capable of housing astronauts for extended periods. President Xi Jinping, fresh from a summit with US President Barack Obama, was on hand to watch the departure. Beijing sees the multibillion-dollar space programme as a marker of its rising global stature and mounting technical expertise, as well as the ruling Communist Party’s success in turning around the fortunes of the once poverty-stricken nation. AFP

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“It is astounding those people who worry about their own pensions and how society is going to pay for social security won’t tolerate the people who are going to grow up into the taxpayers who have to foot the bill,” he said. An official at Tokyo’s Meguro Ward office said the number of complaints they receive about noisy children peaks in the summer when

youngsters go to outdoor pools. A possible explanation was the increasing number of people staying at home in densely populated areas as the population ages, she said. Around a quarter of Japan’s 128 million population is 65 or over and the country has a far-below replacement level birthrate of an average 1.39 children for every woman. Children aged between 0 and 14 years old account for just 13.2 per cent of the total population, the lowest in the world and less than half the global average of 26.8 per cent, United Nations figures from 2010 show. In Tokyo last year a neighbourhood family sued a day-care centre, demanding the facility stop emitting noise and pay 17.46 million yen (B5.3 million) in damages for their mental suffering. Japan has known for a long time that it has a problem with a low birthrate. AFP

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IN BRIEF World’s oldest ever man dies aged 116 The world’s oldest person and the oldest man ever to have lived has died of natural causes aged 116 years, media reported Wednesday. Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who was born in 1897, died in hospital early Wednesday morning. Kimura, from Kyoto Prefecture, was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person in December 2012.

North Korea playing ‘hard to get’ North Korea played hard to get Wednesday following the scrapping of high-level talks with South Korea, refusing to answer calls from Seoul on a recently restored inter-government hotline. A North Korean delegation had been scheduled to cross the heavily-militarised border on Wednesday morning and drive down to Seoul for two days of talks in the Grand Hilton Hotel. They would have been the first high-level talks for six years, but were called off at the last minute on Tuesday evening.

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IN BRIEF Britain wants action against ‘superbugs’ Britain will urge the G8 to coordinate plans to prevent a spread of drug-resistant microbes, which it fears could cause a public health crisis, the government said Tuesday. Science Minister David Willetts said Britain would call for a joint clampdown on the over-prescription of antibiotics and for cross-border cooperation in fighting the spread of bacterial diseases at next week’s G8 summit.

New York’s US$19bn climate change plan New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has unveiled a US$19.5 billion (B604 billion) plan to boost the city’s defences against climate change, seven months after superstorm Sandy devastated the US East Coast. The blueprint features structures like a series of six-metre-high waterfront walls and dikes to prevent flooding of the kind that idled the city for days in the late October 2012 storm. Sandy claimed 43 lives in New York. AFP

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he world’s press will train their lenses on Britain’s new royal baby next month, but after a career spent snapping the family in the most unflattering light, Ray Bellisario will happily leave them to it. “When there’s a royal wedding, or like now there’s going to be a royal baby, I bugger off,” the photographer says. “I’ve never had an interest in them. It was just bread and butter for me.” Dubbed London’s first paparazzo – a term he hates – Bellisario was a constant presence at royal events in the 1960s and 70s, taking candid and often embarrassing shots of Queen Elizabeth II and her family. The royals tried just about everything to get rid of him short of sending him to the Tower of London. The palace blocked his access to royal engagements, complained to the press watchdog, successfully instructed editors not to use his pictures and even took him to court. Now aged 77, Bellisario says he has few regrets about

his work on the royals, which paved the way for the kind of off-guard, up-close shots beloved of today’s celebrity magazines. “Let’s get real – they love it. Without it, where the hell would they be?” he said. These days Bellisario, a lifelong socialist, makes frequent trips to Cuba to teach journalism at the University of Havana and, since a spinal condition put him in a wheelchair 27 years ago, campaigns for disability rights. But, resplendent in a cerise suit, pink shirt and peach tie, he shared some of his exploits with AFP over coffee in London ahead of an auction of his work in September. Among the estimated 20,000 transparencies is one looking up the queen’s dress as she sat by the lake at Sunninghill Park in Windsor with her sister, Princess Margaret, who was wearing a bathing suit. He had gone searching for Margaret, but was quite surprised when the picture of the queen was exposed in the dark room. “That was purely accidental – I was absolutely

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The royal baby is due to arrive in July, much to the delight of the British. Photo: AFP amazed,” he says, laughing. The shots of Margaret prompted the monarch to complain to the Press Council, the then-media watchdog, which in 1964 strongly condemned Bellisario for taking pictures in a private area. Buckingham Palace had previously taken Bellisario to court for shooting pictures of Princess Anne, the queen’s daughter, and he was fined for breaching a local by-law. Although he was subsequently blacklisted by most British newspapers, Bellisario refused to give up and says he knew foreign publications would always want his work. The royals’ actions were like a red rag to a bull. “It was

the worst thing they could have done,” he recalls. He makes no secret of his dislike of the royal family, describing the queen as “that damn woman”. “They irritated me first by their presence,” he says. But he had realised that the new monarch – Elizabeth II took the throne in 1952, around the time Bellisario started working – was an opportunity to forge a career. One of his first jobs was at London’s Covent Garden, home to the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet, where he borrowed a box to get a good view of the queen’s mother across the auditorium. Event ually, however,

he grew tired of the battles and went abroad, covering Northern Ireland, the Western Sahara and the Nigerian civil war. For a moment, his bravado disappears and his eyes fill with tears as he recalls the endless stream of starving refugee children arriving at Port Harcourt airport in Nigeria. After all, there is one regret, he says – “wasting 15, 16 years of my career photographing the royals”. Bellisario’s collection will be sold by Omega Auctions in London on September 28. The proceeds will go to his legal advice charity, Reach for Rights. AFP

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Call for Interpol to track down California Wow boss anadian fitness club chain CEO Er ic Levine made headlines three years ago when he sold his vast Villa Beyond at Natai Beach, Phang Nga, for a reported US$24 million (B720 million). But that figure pales in comparison with the amount Levine and his associates are alleged to have clandestinely siphoned from the company, California Wow. Now Levine is set to be the target of an international search, with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) urging police this week to track Levine down, wherever he may be, and to call on Interpol for help. The club is under investigation amid allegations it cheated customers and shareholders by transferring B1.69 billion out of the country while declaring annual losses. On Monday Amlo chief Pol Col Seehanant Prayoont said the police Consumer Protection Division should obtain arrest warrants for Levine and others

Anthony Lark (left) and his successor Antione Melon.

New corporate job for Anthony Lark LEA DI NG PH U K ET hotel GM Anthony Lark has been bumped upstairs to a corporate role with the newly-formed Trisara parent company, Montara management, Bill Barnett reports in his thephuketinsider.com blog. Resort owner Narong Pattamasaevi has amalgamated the luxury resort Trisara and Kata’s Boathouse under a single entity, Montara Holdings, in preparation for an expansion drive. Mr Lark has been appointed vice president of operations and development,

with Antoine Melon taking over Mr Lark’s former role as general manager of Trisara from the beginning of this month. Montara is targeting growth for both the Trisara and Boathouse brands within Thailand and the region. Expect to hear news of new projects in the near future. Mr Lark enjoys nearlegendary status as a luxury resort GM, having run Amanpuri and then Trisara – both hideaways for the rich, royal and famous – for well over two decades.

Villa Beyond: The most expensive home sold in Greater Phuket. Photo: Villa Beyond website involved. Amlo has tracked the money, knows where it was sent, and is ready to supply the authorities with all the information at its disposal, Col Seehanat said. “If arrest warrants are issued and law enforcement agencies are vigilant, I strongly believe that they will be arrested,’’ he said. In an interview with Bangkok radio station FM 101.5, he proposed that Interpol be asked

to help locate Levine as soon as arrest warrants are issued. (Levine and others currently face only police summonses for questioning.) Col Seehanat said that, if the case is not pursued, Thailand could be seen as a haven where other people can also set up a business to cheat people and then flee with the money. He cited the arrest of US citizen Paul David Cardwell in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Saturday as an

example that Thai authorities should follow. The American, a former hospital CEO wanted on multimillion-dollar fraud charges in the United States, was arrested as a result of information sharing between police here and in the US. Amlo has found that 10 people suspected of colluding with Levine were not executives of the firm. They were money launderers, Col Seehanant said. Bangkok Post

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espite the strong baht and disappointing global e conom ic outlook, the Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch) has predicted that the number of international tourist arrivals this year will reach 25.4 million – another record. KResearch said that Thailand remains an attractive destination due to its value-formoney products and services and the expansion of airline routes. During the first four months of this year, nearly 9 million tourists visited Thailand, which represents a 19-per-cent increase compared to the same period last year. The mainland Chinese market has a pivotal role in the country’s tourism business, with 1.53 million Chinese visitors travelling to Thailand in

the first four months, almost double the number in the same period of 2012. KResearch predicts that 3.8 to 4 million Chinese tourists will visit the country by the end of the year. The numbers of Japanese and South Korean visitors also recorded significant increases during the same period. As for European travelers, their arrivals continued to grow, but at a slower pace due to economic problems at home, with the exception of the Russian market, which KResearch predicts will reach 1.56 million by year-end, an increase of 19.1 per cent year-on-year. KResearch estimates that the tourists will pour B1.14 trillion into the economy, or just under B45,000 per person. Meanwhile, Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Puris-

risak says Thailand will try to emulate the Maldives by introducing eco-tourism on many of the country’s islands, aiming at high-end visitors rather than mass tourism. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra visited the island nation at the beginning of the month and said afterwards that Thailand should follow the Maldives with more emphasis on cleanliness, environment and safety for tourists, particularly on Thailand’s islands. The minister said the government will encourage Thai investors to adopt an environmental conservation system at tourist-favoured islands to tap high-end overseas tourists. He said the ministry will expand the eco-tourism concept in the country, given the success of “green island” in some southern islands. NNT

PG signs BA as partner in codeshare

Christian Schwind (left) and predecessor, Thibault Salaun.

New GM named for Andaman Cruises ANDAMAN CRUISES REcently announced the appointment of Christian Schwind, a marketing professional with 14 years experience in business management, marketing and public relations, as general manager of Andaman Cruises, one of Phuket’s leading luxury yacht charter companies. He succeeds Thibault Salaun, who

held the position for five years. Mr Schwind was previously with Andaman Travel, a luxury travel agency located in Phuket, and prior to this he held multiple positions in Europe with Gazprom and various event companies. He holds a degree in business management and communication.

BANGKOK AIRWAYS (PG) is definitely the darling of international airlines wanting to deliver passengers “seamlessly” to various parts of Thailand. Following the codesharing deal between PG and Qatar Airways, signed on May 15, British Airways (BA) has now signed a similar deal with PG, making it PG’s 11th such partner. The other nine already in the pool are Air France, Air Berlin, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Finnair, Japan Airlines, KLM, Malaysia Airlines and SilkAir. The codeshare arrangement means BA passengers can buy tickets through the BA website that will take them to Bangkok – BA’s sole Thai port of call – and then onwards to Phuket, Koh Samui or Chiang Mai, with the minimum of delay. Bangkok Post

Bangkok ‘getting pricier’ BANGKOK HAS BECOME a more expensive home for expatriates during the past 12 months, according to a new study. The Thai capital has jump ed to the 147th most-expensive destination globally in 2013, having been ranked at 162 last year. The research, published by ECA International, calculates the cost of living for expatriates and includes items such as food, drink, miscellaneous good and services, clothing, electrical good and dining out. Costs for accommodation, schooling and car purchases are not included in the study. For the first time in three years, Tokyo is no longer the

most expensive location for international assignees. The Japanese capital has been overtaken by Norway’s capital, Oslo, and now lies in sixth place in the rankings. It is still the most expensive capital in Asia Within Asia, Japanese cities still dominate the top of the cost of living ranking; four of the region’s top five most expensive locations are found there. Seoul joins them, having jumped from 7th to 3rd most expensive Asian location (and from 29th to 14th globally). Not only have the prices of goods and services there increased at a faster rate than the previous year, but the Won has also strengthened against

major currencies thereby pushing up costs there for many international assignees. Beijing (24th globally), Shanghai (26th), Singapore (36th) and Hong Kong (38th) complete the list of the top 10 most expensive locations in Asia. Indian locations continue to be among the region’s cheapest in terms of cost of living for international assignees. New Delhi, ranked 200th globally, followed by Mumbai (215th). Bangkok (147th) remains a cheaper home for expatriates than Jakarta (127th) but more expensive than Yangon (176th) and Kuala Lumpur (182nd). www.propertyguru.com.sg

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Well, I supposed I am shocked to admit that The Great Gatsby is not only a famous novel but it also chronicles the fashion of Phuket ladies too

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

he movie The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the titular character, which has just finished showing at cinemas across Phuket, reminds me of the time when I was 18 years old. My English teacher at the time had assigned us to read the classic. This was the book where I learned how to write in the third person like with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s character in the book, Nick Carraway. The first edition was published in 1925. The New York Times editor at the time, Arthur Mizener, proclaimed the novel ‘a classic of twentieth-century American fiction.’ The Great Gatsby has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Even to this day, the book still sells around 500,000 copies annually. Despite all its success, however, the main thing I remember about the book was beautiful Daisy Buchanan and the fabulous parties held at Jay Gatsby’s mansion. Well, I supposed I am shocked to admit that The Great Gatsby is not only a famous novel but it also chronicles the fashion of Phuket ladies too. I can remember the first time I saw this photo (above right) of a bride in an anklelength skirt and a beautiful flower tiara on her forehead. She had a short bob hair style and holding a very long bouquet of flowers with some fern leafs. Beautiful!

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fashion for today too. But where did Phuket ladies get these beautiful dresses? Well, we were very smart and had lots of contact with Penang back in those days. So us Phuketians took our para rubber sheets and tin ore to sell in Penang in the days when it was under British rule. We then carried all the imported goods we could back home to Phuket. The bride’s father could therefore afford to buy the best material – made in England – and he had it made by the best lady tailor in town. It was his pride to find a valuable gift for his beloved daughter on her special day.

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he Rendez-Vous restaurant and bar in Phuket Town will be the meeting place for art enthusiasts tonight (June 14) when Kajonkiet art teacher, Josh Rojas puts on his Tied Tide art exhibition. The exhibition, which will run from June 14 – 21, is also a fundraiser, with 20 per cent of all proceeds going to a sick friend of his who has been bed-ridden for more than two years.

Tickets will be B200 for the party which includes one free cocktail drink and free finger food throughout the night. There will also be a quiz, magic show and pool tournament. Josh explained why the exhibition has a further place in his heart. “This exhibition is also a campaign to save the beach from non-biodegradable trash.

“The title of the event is Tied Tide because over the past few months I have been picking up different pieces of rope from different beaches around Phuket and put them on canvases as a series of paintings.” There will be 20 pieces in total, all of which are for sale. Rendez-Vous, 41/1 Takuapa Rd (opposite Michael’s Bar), 076 213 221; facebook.com/ rendezvous.phuket

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The pride of Phuket

Jody Houton talks heritage with Blue Elephant scion Kim Steppe

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I always said that when we first came to Phuket we brought all our Bangkok baggage with us and we needed a while to find our own distinctive style

Above: Kim Steppe by the bar at the Blue Elephant. Centre: Kim with one of the resident chefs.

ike many sons, Kim Steppe is extremely proud of his mother. He believes her cooking is awesome and that she works tirelessly to please others, often without the recognition she truly deserves. Unlike most sons however, there are 13 restaurants, a bunch of awards and most recently placement in the In Residence magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in Thailand, to prove that his mother, Nooror Somany Steppe, is indeed an exceptional woman. The relaxed and bright-eyed son of the founder of the Blue Elephant brand visibly swells with pride as he shows me his mother’s photo in the magazine, before inviting me to survey the grounds of the exquisite Blue Elephant restaurant that occupies a former mansion in the heart of the Old Town. It’s been a little over three years since the Blue Elephant first opened in the fabulous colonial-style mansion on Krabi Road. I had the pleasure of meeting Kim back then, when the Belgium-born young man had just moved to Phuket to make it his home. “I always said that when we first came to Phuket we brought all our Bangkok baggage with us and we needed a while to find our own distinctive style. “In Bangkok,” explains Kim, “The food and style is much more subtle. In Phuket it has much stronger flavour and is more rustic. It’s much more like a ‘Grandma’ style of food.” On the way to the rear of the garden, as we tour the grounds and exterior of the building, Kim points to a vegetable patch and herb garden very much in full swing. “We’ve planted a lot, “ he says, “We’re just waiting to see what sticks.” The organic garden is just one of the major plans that Kim has for the future of Blue Elephant, Phuket, which include introducing a Phuket-style staff uniform more reflective of local culture.

Another aspect he wants to improve is accessibility to the restaurant. Currently there is only one narrow and old gate through which guests enter the grounds. There are however things that Kim has resolved to not change. “Members of the Blue Elephant board paid a visit recently and wanted me to change the front gates, but I was adamant that I wanted to leave it how it is - rustic and traditional. “I don’t want to change too much about the exterior of this wonderful property.” Indeed, it’s the premises’ unique and cultural ‘Old Town’ colonial style and atmosphere combined with the fact that Blue Elephant is a Thai brand, that Kim believes the venue is often the location of choice for visiting dignitaries, government officials and important cultural events and meetings. Next week’s Baba wedding is one such event. “We feel we have a responsibility to host such events and are very proud to do so. On June 23, we’ll be hosting the main Baba Wedding dinner on the front lawn, where we expect about 80 guests. It’s going to be

great.” After a relatively short time on the island, Kim, born to a Thai mother and Belgium father, has become quite the host, something he attributes to his unique cultural heritage, which he believes places him in a privileged position. “I think [being mixed race] is a positive thing. I feel like it’s the best of both worlds, I can enjoy and see both perspectives.” Case in point: Kim recounts one official meeting he recently attended to discuss a Phuket Town parade. In reference to what he saw as a Thai reluctance to upset the applecart, he says, “I find in these meetings, very few people actually want to speak against the main idea or speaker. “I went to this one meeting where they were discussing that they wanted to transport sand and turtles from the Similan islands and put them in a glass case to feature them in a parade. “I put my hand up and told them, respectfully, that I disagreed with such plans and explained why. “I said I believed that Thailand has great resources and stunning, beautiful nature now... But perhaps not so much in the future unless we preserve the nature in this generation. “The older people in Phuket Town actually stood up and clapped for me,” said Kim with a smile. He explains, however, that he is quite aware that often the older generations of Thai people will excuse or perhaps even humour him as he is “not fully Thai”, but regardless he believes that the growing number of Thai citizens with dual heritage is undoubtedly a good thing for Thailand. “It will bring some new ideas to the way that things are and is ultimately good for Thailand. “It will also work both ways as well and if they decided to stay in Europe or wherever, the Thai influence will also be a positive.”

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Rite of passage to middle school Left: A student interviews a manual labourer during his ‘Poverty in Phuket’ inquiry. Above, students clean the beach.

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The PYP exhibition is the culmination of the Primary Years Programme and an opportunity for each student to demonstrate what it means to be a PYP student and showcase what they have learnt and who they have become through their journey in PYP

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une is an exciting time of the year for the Primary Years Programme’s (PYP) eight students at Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS). These students are in the final stages of preparing for their PYP 8 Exhibition, which is the final unit of inquiry in the Primary

School. This inquiry involves students undertaking an extended independent study into an issue that is important to them. In this way they develop in five key skills; research, thinking, social, communication and selfmanagement skills. The development of these skills is central to the philosophy of the Primary Years Programme. It is, therefore, important that during the course of the six-week study, teachers observe how each of the students is developing in these skills. These skills can only be observed as the students actually engage in independent research, such as interviews with experts, conducting surveys, watching documentaries, searching libraries, conducting web-searches and going on excursions. For this final unit of inquiry the students have been given the trans-disciplinary theme of ‘Sharing the Planet’, which serves as the umbrella theme that provides a broad focus for the inquiry. The students have also been given the more specific central idea of ‘Understanding how we share the planet empowers us to take action with the future in mind’ from which to identify and develop their individual line of

inquiry to research and study. The inquiry that each of the students has chosen to study is one that is of personal interest to them, but one that also relates to important global issues under the umbrella of ‘Sharing the Planet’. The students were required to select a global environmental or social issue and then approach this issue on a local level, which they could base their inquiry on and take action to help improve the situation. The students used the cycle of inquiry as the framework for planning their individual and group inquiry study. This has involved formulating guiding research questions; collecting, sorting and analysing data through interviews, surveys and research; drawing conclusions; determining actions; and sharing findings. The students have communicated their findings through different methods, including posters and websites that they have themselves created. Throughout this final unit of inquiry, students have been encouraged to reflect on their own personal development and demonstration of the attributes of the Learner Profile. Each student in PYP 8 is required to contribute to the exhibition and make a presentation. The PYP exhibition is the culmination of the Primary Years Programme and an opportunity for each student to demonstrate what it means to be a PYP student and showcase what they have learnt and who they have become through their journey in PYP. The exhibition is the celebration of learning of each student and their rite of passage

from the Primary Years Programme to the Middle Years Programme. Some students choose to continue to work on their research inquiry into Middle School. Some of the local issues that our PYP 8 students decided to focus their inquiry on are: 1 The dangers of commercially produced body care products – creating and promoting organic personal care products 2 Air pollution from traffic – promotion of car-pooling 3 Bad food choices and fast foods as opposed to healthy food choices 4 Phuket’s dirty and littered beaches – students have organised beach clean-ups to promote awareness of this issue 5 Using recycled materials to produce children’s games and prosthetic limbs 6 Hybrid cars and convincing people to move to fuel-efficient cars 7 Deforestation of Phuket and organising the replanting of trees 8 Ill-treatment of gibbons, elephants and dogs in Phuket – creating a website to promote public awareness 9 Poverty in Phuket – creating an awareness campaign and charity programme to assist these communities 10 Gender equality in education – students have inquired into inequalities in various education systems 11 Endangered marine life – removing the rubbish that kills marine life and promoting awareness The PYP 8 exhibition will take place on June 20 at 5.30pm in the MAP Room at Phuket International Academy Day School.

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tudents at Darasamuth Phuket School were presented with certificates to celebrate their Cambridge Young Learner exam successes on June 7. The internationally recognised exams are widely regarded as the first steps in a suite of exams that students take to enter international universities. The awards were given out at the English Prog ramme Welcome Day, where parents were invited into the school to find out more about the programme and meet the teachers. Stephen Brady, head of English Programme at

Darasamuth Phuket School said, “The results for this year are better than ever, with an average score of 87 per cent and 11 students achieving a score of 100 per cent. “In the exams, students must show proficiency in reading and writing, lis-

tening and speaking. We are very proud of all of our students from English Programme and IEP as they all worked hard and proved that they are making huge improvements in their English skills,” said Mr Brady. It was a well-attended

event and Sister Srivieng talked a lot about Thailand needing to be more competitive as the AEC approaches. She said, “As a school, we are making sure our students have the skills to go on to compete in a new community where understanding other languages is essential. That is why we make sure our students not only do well in Thai, but also in English and Chinese”. Parents met their children’s teachers after the welcome meeting and presentation of certificates. The teachers this year come from a range of countries, including the UK, New Zealand, USA and South Africa.

Left: Darasamuth Phuket School students proudly hold their certificates. Above: student Gigi receives her certificate from Sister Sriveng.

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Ripped and raring to go Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

These goals included regaining my health and healing my body of the niggling and persistent injuries I had been plagued with for the last 15 years. But three months into 2013, I was further than ever from achieving any of these health and personal goals. Then on March 12, he received an email from Bodybuilding. com (he had signed up a long time ago) advertising the Summer Shred Challenge, and the chance to win US$10,000

eadStart International School Phuket PE teacher Steve Ketley has undergone a dramatic body transformation by taking part in a 12 week Summer Shred Challenge, and has to date lost 12kg, reduced his body fat to 8 per cent, and now has a 30-inch waist. Not too bad for a 53-year-old Australian, who confessed that up until now his abdominal muscles had “never seen the light of day”, had body fat of around 22 per cent, and never really felt great. “If someone had said to me on March 11 this year, that in 85 days time, at 53 years old, I would be less than 8 per cent body fat and in the best shape of my life, I would have had them committed,” he said. “My transformation stands as a testimony to everyone that it is never too late and anyone can do it, regardless of their age and genetics.” Steve said 2012 was the most difficult year of his life, with him returning to Phuket after teaching at a primary school in Iraq. Both he and wife Deb were out of work, and son Daniel was involved in a serious accident involving ongoing medical treatment. “I set some goals and headed into 2013 full of hope and optimism. “These goals included regaining my health and healing my body of the niggling and persistent injuries I had been plagued with for the last 15 years. But three months into 2013, I was further than ever from achieving any of these health and personal goals,” he said. Then on March 12, he received an email from Bodybuilding.com (he had signed up a long time ago) advertising the Summer Shred Challenge, and the chance to win US$10,000. This was Steve’s catalyst, and he downloaded English trainer Kris Gethin’s 12 week body transformation programme, which he used as a guide, regularly updating his progress to the site. Fast forward 84 days to June 3, and Steve’s completed the challenge. “I’ve lost 28lbs, reduced my body fat by 14.2 per cent and am in the best physical shape of my life.” So how did he do it? Steve says he worked out twice a day, doing both cardio and weight training using a TRX suspension trainer, and training at Tiger Muay Thai. He cut his calorie intake down to 1,500 calories per day, and stuck to egg whites, tuna, chicken breast, oats, brown rice, vegetables and fruit. He also took up hot yoga in Kata. “I only had a week to go and I thought I would go to hot yoga to try and shred the last kilos. The first workout I did there nearly killed me. I walked out of there and my legs were jelly and I felt like I’d been tortured. Two hours later I felt really good, and I’ve been back every day since, and twice on some days. Now I’m doing a 30 day challenge. “It has certainly not been an easy 12 weeks, but it has been most rewarding. I have far exceeded the goals I set myself at the start, and I am well on the way to achieving all of my health and fitness goals as well as my personal goals for 2013. “Once I got into the rhythm I started eating well and I started enjoying it. Once I saw the weight coming off and things happening, that was a reward in itself.” What also helped was support from the HeadStart PE department – at the time fellow teacher Kayleigh Damant was training for the Laguna Marathon, and another teacher Jen Campbell was in training for her first Muay Thai fight since giving up for two years while she had a baby. This support was integral to Steve’s success, he says. “There are no secrets and no short cuts. I hear about it every day – young guys using steroids and taking this and that and trying to get into shape. “As a PE teacher my job is to try and motivate and inspire students to live healthy and be active. But I was far from being an example with the weight I was and how I was living. “This competition was the motivator for me to

knuckle down for 12 weeks and show people what I could do, with my own effort and without having to cheat or use steroids.” And as for his future training, Steve plans to keep up the same workouts, with less intensity, and estimates he will go up to around 10 or 11 per cent body fat which is more sustainable. “People don’t realise what they are capable of, if they put their heads down and follow the process. It’s a case of cutting calories, eating properly, and working out. “The only secret is commitment and hard work, and that’s really no secret.” For more details about Steve’s journey, visit his page at bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/sketz/

THE STATS: Before:

Steve weighed 87 kg, his body fat was 22 per cent, and his waist 37 inches.

After:

Steve now weighs 73 kg, body fat is 7.8 per cent, and waist is 30 inches.

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How to reduce your foodprint THAI EYE

Kanokwan Homcha-aim editor3@classactmedia.co.th

The main message from the slogan “Think. Eat. Save” is to think before you eat, and help save our environment. It is aimed to motivate people to be aware of the environmental impact of leftover food

Above right: Katathani Phuket Beach Resort hosts its annual celebrations marking World Environment Day. Right: A green exhibition at Jungceylon.

id you celebrate World Environment Day on June 5? Begun in 1972, it’s an annual event aiming to promote the importance of the environment, and motivate positive actions at a global level. Each year, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) allocates a different environmental theme that challenges people to become change agents and get together to move the world forward to a development basis that is more sustainable and equitable. World Environment Day has received remarkable support from public, non-profit organisations and governments around the world. Below are some examples of the various awareness campaigns that have been used throughout the years: 1985: Youth, Population and Environment 1989: Global Warming 1994: One Earth, One Family 1999: Our Earth, Our Future...Just Save It 2005: Green Cities Plan for the Planet! 2010: Many Species One Planet One Future This year’s campaign was ‘Think. Eat. Save – Reduce Your Foodprint”. This campaign was inspired by the situation in Mongolia where economic growth is expanding very quickly and will probably result in a food crisis in the near future. In Phuket, many organisations held activities to celebrate World Environment Day. The Regional Environment Office 15 Phuket (REO 15) together with Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation, Vachira Phuket Hospital, and Phuket Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment set up exhibitions and drawing competitions under this year’s campaign theme at Vachira Phuket Hospital. There were also events and relevant courses held

at the Prince of Songkla University and even at the shopping centre in Jungceylon, where there was an exhibition about food wastage. The main message from the slogan “Think. Eat. Save” is to think before you eat, and help save our environment. It is aimed to motivate people to be aware of the environmental impact of leftover food. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted. This is equivalent to the same amount produced in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, 1 in every 7 people in the world go to bed hungry and more than 20,000 children under the age of 5 die every day from hunger. While the planet is struggling to provide us with enough resources to sustain its 7 billion people (growing to an estimated 9 billion by 2050), FAO estimates that a third of global food production is either wasted or lost. Food waste is an enormous drain on natural

resources and a contributor to negative environmental impacts. Food waste means that all resources and inputs used in food production such as water, land and labour are also lost. For example, to produce 1 litre of milk you use 1,000 litres of water. In the United States, the proportion of organic waste is the second largest contributor to landfills, and the largest producer of methane gas. In Thailand, organic waste is the largest contributor to landfills. The Think. Eat. Save campaign also promotes people to take action at a household level. Just start by making a smart decision before buying food: check the expiry date, select food that has a low environmental impact, such as organic foods that do not use chemicals in the production process. Buying local food is also a good choice because it means that foods are not flown halfway across the world and therefore result in fewer CO2 emissions. Rice is the staple diet for Thai people. The process of rice production is time consuming and needs plenty of resources. Moreover, to make streamed rice, you need water to clean it and lots of energy to cook it. If after every meal 10 million Thais left one spoon of rice (11 grams) uneaten, and an unfinished glass of water (20 ml), it would mean wasting 200,000 litres of water, 15,000 kilowatts of electricity, 750 litres of gasoline, and 9 tons of minerals. It would also release 200 tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and generate around 73 tons of organic waste. Therefore, from now on, lets all change our eating habits by finishing our meals and drinks.

Police find lions in Bangkok home

olice said Monday they had discovered more than 200 live wild animals including monkeys, tortoises and 14 white lions during a raid on a house in Bangkok. Two Thai men, including the owner of a pet shop at the city’s popular Chatuchak market, were charged with illegal wildlife trading. If convicted they face up to four years in jail and a B40,000 fine. “We received a complaint about the smell from the neighbours and after investigating we discovered the animals hidden there,” Police Colonel Ek Ekasart said. He said the lions were believed to

have been brought into the country using permits for sales to zoos, but were instead offered to private buyers. The two suspects deny involvement in illegal wildlife trade. One was found guilty of the same charge four years ago. Once the legal process is completed, some of the animals could be released into the wild and others sent to zoos, police said. Thailand has a reputation as a hub of international wildlife smuggling to feed strong demand in Asia for unusual pets and traditional medicines made from animal parts. AFP

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THE BIG LIST ON THE ROAD

Whether traversing the world’s most dangerous road, or attempting to blast a three-wheeled car into space, our love of driving knows no bounds. Here, some of the more audacious feats of motoring. Early drivers: The earliest known road trip is recorded in hieroglyphic text from the court of Ramses II, where the Egyptian pharoah is said to have “come down on the Medeans in his chariot after driving all night from Memphis.” The first recorded long distance car trip took place in Germany in 1888, when Bertha Benz, the wife of motoring pioneer Karl Benz, travelled 106 kilometres from Mannheim to Pforzheim, in an experimental car with a top speed of 12 kph, to visit her mother. Worst route: Bolivia’s 61-kilometre long North Yungas Road (also known as the “Road of Fate” or “Death Road”) is a route through La Paz to the mountainous rainforest region of Yungas. It’s famed as the “world’s most dangerous” roadway and it’s estimated that up to 300 travellers are killed along the road each year, usually as a result of their vehicle plunging off cliffs of up to 600 metres high. There are no guard rails and the road becomes a muddy track in the wet season. Local road rules dictate that the downhill drivers never have right of way, and must move to the outside edge of the road to pass. The longest race: In 1908, six driving teams attempted to travel west around the world by road from New York to Paris – a considerable challenge given the state of automobile technology at the time, and the fact that an ocean was in the way. The route crossed the US to San Francisco, where the cars were put on a ship to Japan, and then to Vladivostok in Russia before crossing Asia and Europe. Just three cars made the finish – the winner was an American Thomas Flyer car, which completed the course in 169 days. Several attempts have been made to re-stage the race, but the 1908 record remains unbeaten. Rocket-powered Robin Reliant: The presenters of the BBC’s Top Gear motoring programme are famed for their sometime disrespectful attitude towards cars they don’t like, which has included scenes of demolishing a Malaysian Proton hatchback with a hammer. The show’s zenith of motor vehicle abuse was the first rocket launch of a Robin Reliant three-wheeled car, modified with wings to look like a space shuttle and sent aloft on a custom-built two-stage rocket. The car-shuttle crashed into the ground and exploded after reaching a height of a few dozen metres. Hitch-hiking to Ethiopia: In 1964, a Jamaican immigrant to England named Noel Dyer set out to “walk to Ethiopia” to take up an offer by the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, to give free land to Rastafarians. He left England with five pounds, five shillings and five-and-a-half pence in his pocket, and took about a year to reach his destination. He did not literally “walk”, but hitch-hiked through France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Sudan, before arriving in Addis Ababa in September 1965. There he was granted an audience with Emperor Haile Selassie, who told him to “make himself at home”. Dyer became a elder at the Rastafarian settlement of Shashaman, where he lived until his death in 2000.

Russians drive across North Pole to Canada

group of Russian explorers are heading home after driving to Canada across the ice covering the North Pole, using buses with balloon tires and pickaxes to clear the way. The two-and-a-half-month odyssey aimed to road test the hand-crafted vehicles on ice and water, conduct a few scientific experiments , and bring together a band of adventurers drawn to the vast and pristine Arctic, expedition leader Vassili Ielaguine said during a stopover in Ottawa. At the “speed of a [farm] tractor” or about 10 kilometers per hour and carrying three tonnes of donated diesel fuel and supplies, they travelled more than 4,000 kilometres in 70 days from the Russian archipelago Severnaya Zemlya (or Earth North), after being dropped off by a Russian icebreaker, to the pole and then to Resolute Bay in the Canadian arctic. Their two bright red vehicles were built around two-litre Toyota diesel engines and using old parts from prototypes that some of the team had used back in 2009 to drive from Russia to the North Pole. During this trip, the seven men came across a handful of polar bears, which “did not appear to be aggressive,” said Ielaguine, as well as seals. But it was a group of mustachioed walruses on the Canadian side that left the biggest impression on the wary travellers. They also had an opportunity to see “exceptional aurora borealis light up the entire sky,” he said. At one point “Heaven helped us,” said Ielaguine, describing coming upon a wide chasm that appeared

too dangerous to cross and almost forced them to take a long detour, risking that they might run out of fuel. Suddenly the ice floes shifted beneath their feet and closed over the open waters ahead of them. They kicked the vans in gear and drove, but barely two minutes after crossing to the other side the gap opened up again. Although the vehicles’ fat tires would keep them afloat, Ielaguine said: “We don’t like falling in the water, because you have to clean the suspension, which gets completely covered in ice.” On their arrival in Resolute Bay, the explorers were given a warm welcome, and a garage to store their trucks while the team flew home to rest and prepare for another leg of their grand adventure. The vehicles are to be retrieved next February and driven West across the Bering Straight and back to Russia. AFP

‘Hot’ chocolate could eliminate sticky fingers

onfectionery scientists are working on a new heat resistant form of chocolate that will not melt, for sale in Asia and other hot regions. Snack maker Mondelez International announced last week it was close to perfecting the new chocolate variety, after ten years of intense research. An executive for Mondelez, which makes Cadbury chocolate and Oreo cookies, said chocolate manufactures faced problems in places like sub-Saharan Africa, where many consumers shop

in outdoor markets and food can be left for hours in the blazing heat. The new “hot chocolate” can withstand temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius before it starts to melt. That’s not quite hot enough to make a proverbial “chocolate fireguard”, but it’s a step in the right direction – normal chocolate starts to melt at around 30 degrees Celsius. Mondelez say they have filed a patent for the new product, and plan to launch a new range of heat-proof chocolate snacks soon.

Faulty fridge light blacks out phones Rocket-powered bike sets speed record

n intrepid French cyclist has set a new land speed record for a bicycle, by using booster rockets strapped to a mountain bike. François Gissy hit a top speed of 262 kilometres an hour after he started the hydrogen peroxide rocket strapped to the bicycle frame – a new record for two bike wheels. Gissy’s speed trial, on a runway near Mulhouse in eastern France, broke the previous bicycle speed record of 241 kph, set in 2002 – and was only five kilometres per hour shy of the world speed record for a motorcycle, set in 1995. Gissy designed his supercharged bike himself, and used a monopropellant rocket motor by Swiss company Exotic Thermo to hit his record speed.

ngineers in a small Australian town have tracked down the cause of a major cell phone network blackout in the area – radio static caused by a faulty fridge light in a local home. Cellphone networks near the town of Wangaratta, in northern Victoria, had been mysteriously plagued for weeks by radio interference that frequently caused drop-outs in conversations or made it impossible to place calls. Telecom engineers called in to deal with the mystery used hand-held antennas to track down the radio radio frequency noise – and pinpointed the kitchen of a local house. The engineers reported that the home-owner was “taken aback” when told his house was

the source of the problem – and bemused to learn that the light in his kitchen refrigerator was to blame. “I don’t think he could believe that it was his fridge that was doing it,” the engineers said. Solving the region’s communication breakdown turned out to be as simple as removing the light from the fridge. “He was very good about it and once we disabled the light, the interference source disappeared. “He can still have his cold beer.”

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New bar is powered by juice Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Clockwise from above: Ratthakhet “Arm” La-ongsuwan, owner of Juice Raw; the exterior of the shop; the signature Beat by Beet juice; and the shop interior on Yaowarat Rd.

uice Raw is Phuket Town’s first dedicated juice bar, and is already proving a big hit with locals. Run by brothers Ratthakhet “Arm” and Jukkrawat “X” La-ongsuwan, from Surat Thani, the juice bar, located on Yaowarat Road in the heart of the Old Town, opened in March this year. Customers – many of whom have been visiting museums or shops in the area – will usually find younger brother Arm behind the counter, enthusiastically preparing a variety of juice mixes. Formerly an employee at The Surin hotel on Phuket’s west coast, Arm was looking for something different to do and came up with the idea of opening a juice bar. “There are so many coffee shops in the area, so we

decided we wanted to do something different. “Juice bars are very popular in Europe, but there are not any in Phuket. Also, my father passed away from cancer, and I thought that perhaps if he had drunk juice every day he would have been healthier, and maybe lived longer.” Juices include signature drinks Bua Bok Passion – bua bok, passionfruit, banana, yoghurt and ginger (B85); the Beat by Beet – beetroot, pineapple, yoghurt, lemongrass and ginger (B85); and Arm’s personal favourite, the J Passion – mango, pineapple, banana, lemon zest and ginger. As well as their drinks, Juice Raw also sells sandwiches (B55), salads (B45) and cake (B45-75), as well as X’s ‘Candy Floss’ line of body products, which includes body lotion, shampoo and shower gel. Since Juice Raw opened earlier this year, business at the bar has been growing steadily. At the moment, Arm is selling at least 30 juices per day, with foreigners making up around 70 per cent of custom. “They often say they could never imagine there would be a place like this in this area,” he says. Fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased regularly from either the Downtown Market around the corner, or Makro, and restocked every few days to ensure the juices are made from fresh ingredients. “I think it’s great for us to be able to offer a healthy product which makes people smile,” Arm says.

Juice Raw, 91 Yaowarat Road, Phuket Town. 092 020 2315. Open daily 10am to 9pm. Facebook: ‘Juice Raw Phuket’.

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DINING GUIDE 9

ITALIAN

SEAFOOD

Acqua

Trisara Seafood

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

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more. 185/5 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Rd., T. Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. 076 272151-2, 082 153 3163

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

The first truly world-class destination seafood dining experience on Phuket. A private entrance leads guests either to an outdoor, beachfront deck or to the cool, relaxed interior. The menu is a balance between local and imported seafood prepared and served in a Mediterranean way. Lunch 12.30pm-3pm, Dinner 7pm-10.30pm (Closed Sundays). Trisara, 076 310 100

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

KEE Sky Lounge

Art Caffè

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Enjoy fine dining with panoramic sea views in sensually indulgent setting. Delicious Thai and European creations are served on the open-air terrace. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi Beach. Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

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

The idea of Art Caffè comes from the need to have a place to stop and enjoy something different. Meet friends, exchange ideas, propose initiatives, organizing events or reflect only reading, watching and perhaps enjoying a good cup of coffee. The exhibition space is an affront to the repetitiveness of the artistic culture of the island. Naiharn-Saiyuan Road, 076 388 546

The beachfront restaurant offers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach. Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

FRENCH

Weaves Restaurant

DaVinci

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood

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

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

Diavolo

THAI

Ceramic Kitchen

Bodega & Grill

Breeze Restaurant

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

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

The Bistro Restaurant

Tre by DoublePool Villas

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

INTERNATIONAL

Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia. The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

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

INDIAN

JAPANESE

Navrang Mahal

Tamarind Restaurant

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

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

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

Talung Thai

Irish Times

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

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

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Touring KL The capital city of Malaysia is booming like never before, with cranes covering the horizon and tourists visiting in their millions. Here, we look at the best ways to see it all: on foot and by bus

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Because you can never have enough to eat in this country, we then crossed the road to another small stand which was selling whole fried bananas, which were the best in the area, naturally, a fact proven by the ‘very expensive’ price of RM1.20 (B12) per piece. Of course they were incredible

This page, clockwise from top: the Petronas Twin Towers; a bowl of Assam laksa in Chinatown; making fried bananas in Brickfields; the kitchen at a nasi kandar.

The Walking Tour

here’s simply nothing Malaysians love more than food. They can’t go a few hours without eating, and regularly enjoy six meals a day (breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and late night snack, if you’re counting). The obsession is such that if, as a tourist, you ever ask a Malaysian what are the must-see attractions in the part of the country you find yourself in, they’ll instantly reel off a list of the local restaurants that are simply ‘must-try’. Memorably, I once asked a girl from Ipoh what I should see and do in her hometown. She spent the next ten minutes telling me all about the most incredible hor fun, flat noodles served in a clear soup with sliced chicken, prawns and spring onions – especially tasty due to the pure mineral water that comes from the surrounding karst limestone mountains – but neglected to mention the city’s amazing cave temples, colonial heritage tour, horse-racing track, and the intriguing, mysterious ‘love’ castle. It makes sense, then, that the best way to see the real Kuala Lumpur is through a food tour – such as those run by Food Tour Malaysia. While the evening ‘Off the Eaten Track’ tour is a best seller, we signed up for the Kuala Lumpur Walk Tour, the earlier time more suited to our young children. The initial omens were not good – with rain thundering down, our guide, Charles, approached our waiting group at Bangrsar LRT train station with a smile on his face

and a poncho wrapped around his shoulders. It had been bright and sunny for days previously we were told, which wasn’t much comfort as we pictured spending the next three hours avoiding being splashed by passing cars. Thankfully, in KL the rain falls hard and quick, and by the time we’d reached our first stop it was a mere drizzle. The first meal on our tour was ‘banana leaf’ – not a description of what you eat, but the wrapping and plate for a mix of vegetables, curried meat, and poppadom, served with steamed rice. It’s a traditional South Indian dish, and was brought to Malaysia by ethnic Tamil workers around the early 20th century. Just like all the best Malaysian food, it was simple, cheap and delicious. Setting off for the next pit stop, Charles explained some of the history of the neighbour-

hood, called Brickfields, along the way. Also known as Little India, it took its name from the numerous brick-making factories once located in the area. The clay bricks they produced were literally used to build Kuala Lumpur, after the nascent settlement’s original wood and thatch dwellings were mostly destroyed following a devastating fire in 1881. Pondering that thought, we stopped at a street stall to pick up a bag of curry puffs – the savory snacks beloved by all Malaysians – and then headed down the street for a chilled dessert of cendol. Described by Charles as the only Chinese-run cendol stand in Brickfields (which makes it easy to find, apparently, as most are run by mamak, or Indian Muslims), it serves the classic rendition of this popular Southeast Asian dish: shaved ice, coconut milk, green starched noodles with pandan flavouring, and palm sugar. Though the couple that run this stall keep it traditional, these days you can have your cendol with an ever increasing variety of toppings, including sweetcorn, ice-cream and kidney beans. Because you can never have enough to eat in this country, we then crossed the road to another small stand which was selling whole fried bananas (the other thing about Malaysian food is it’s not especially good for you, so don’t join the tour expecting a fresh salad), which were the best in the area, naturally, a fact proven by the ‘very expensive’ price of RM1.20 (B12) per piece. Of course they were incredible. Although the wonderful culinary journey then carried on to Chinatown, where we drank sweet ice coffee, and ate bowls of sour assam laksa next to crates filled with squawking chickens, it was at this point that I finally understood: to see Malaysia is to experience its food – everything else is just an appetiser. The Kuala Lumpur Walk Tour costs RM110 (B1,100) per person, a price that includes your guide, all transportation and all food and drink. For more information on tours, visit www.foodtourmalaysia.com

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its way past the towers of KL Sentral (the terminus for the airport express railway, a huge cluster of hile a remarkably green city, with office towers and hotels splashes of lush jungle separating inare being built here), tense pockets of development, Kuala the Muzium Negara or Lumpur is also notoriously difficult to National Museum, and navigate. While in a way it’s refreshing that the shiny new National local planners chose to go around the hills Palace, a yellow-domed rather than through them, it’s created an residence for the king. often incomprehensible network of roads that Interestingly, as our resembles a strewn bowl of Hokkien mee increasingly loud guide (delicious local noodles). Thank goodness, explained to us, Malaysia then, for the KL Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour, changes its king, or Yang tioned directly above our heads, through which takes the hassle of getting around off di-Pertuan Agong, every five years. which our Malaysian Indian guide cheerfully your shoulders. He, for it can never be a woman, is elected announced that the next stop coming up was Running every 30 minutes, from 8.30am by the rulers of the nine out of 13 Malaysian to 8.30pm seven days a week, it takes you on an area known as Tengkat Tong Shin. states that have kings, and then represents A historically Chinese area, the area sufa 2.5 hour circuit of the Malaysian capital, the country in a ceremonial role as well as passing nearly every major tourist landmark fered heavily during the deadly race riots of enjoying his prestigious new KL residence. 1969, but is now home to a mix of backpackalong the way. Because of its roundabout While worth a quick photo with the er hostels and budget eateries. As the bus route, there will probably be a stop close to guards on horseback who stand by the front carried on to the next stop, just around the your hotel – we boarded at stop number six, gate, we found the KL Bird Park (stop 15) corner we drove along Changkat Bukit BinBukit Bintang. Literally meaning Starhill, a better place to take a break from the bus tang, one of KL’s trendiest bar streets. From it’s the most prestigious shopping street in tour. Remember to buy the discounted ticket here, you enjoy a bird’s eye view as the bus KL, full of mammoth malls like Pavilion, before leaving the bus, as it’ll save you a few makes its way through Chinatown, before Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10, and Fahrenringgit you can spend on lunch later. heit 88, as well as many five star hotels such arriving at the historic Central Market. If The huge free-flight walk-in aviary you’ve not been before, it’s worth hopping off as The Westin Kuala Lumpur (see sidebar), houses thousands of birds, including free famed for its Sunday Bubbalicious brunch. the bus here – the heritage building houses a roaming peacocks, storks, egrets and ibises, But enough about food, for once this is a variety of handicraft and souvenir shops as while there are separate displays of parrots, Malaysian tour firmly focused on the city’s well as a decent food court. Another heritage hornbills, flamingos, and even emus. Our tourist attractions. We took our seat up classic you pass is The Majestic Hotel Kuala two year old son absolutely loved the place, top in the open air at the front of the bus, Lumpur (see sidebar), which has been hostpointing out, “One more! One more!”, until though as the day heats up you may wish to ing guests in style since 1932. he became so over-excited that he had to move into the air-con cooled interior (some Back on the bus, the route passes through take a rest in the buggy. With the buses on a of the buses are fully enclosed). Immediately Little India, or Brickfields (see ‘The Walking half an hour schedule, you don’t have to wait we were startled by the loudspeaker posiTour’ for more on this area), before making long for the next one to arrive – we fortunately only had to wait five minutes. While you’re free to get off at any stop along the way, it’s probably best you pick and choose where you want to get off – or make a note to come back another time. We decided to just stay on board for the rest of the route, and soaked up the views as we passed through Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square), the sprawling Titiwangsa Park, KLCC and its twin Petronas Towers, and the Menara KL (KL Tower), which sits atop Bukit Nanas, the last patch of virgin rainforest left in the city centre. The views from the top of the 421 metre high structure are quite remarkable, and help you make sense of the twisted geography (and roads) that make up Kuala Lumpur, a truly Malaysian creation. With 23 stops in total, a standard 24 hour adult ticket for the KL Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour costs RM38 (B380), while 48 hours validity costs RM65 (B650). For more information on tours, see www.myhoponhopoff.com

The Bus Tour

Where to stay

he Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur has been pa mper i ng guests since 1932. Newly reopened following an extensive refit, it’s once again become one of the city’s grandest places to stay, replete with Afternoon Tea service, a Colonial Cafe serving British classics, a spa inspired by Scottish architect Charles Rennie Macintosh, and Malaysia’s only branch of Truefitt & Hill, gentleman barbers to the British Royal Family. For more information, call +60 (0)3 2785 8000 or visit www.majestickl.com Centrally located on KL’s main shopping drag of Bukit Bintang, The Westin Kuala Lumpur is perfectly positioned for business travellers, families, and shopaholics. Just steps from the lobby are major malls such as Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang, and Fahrenheit 88, which contain global leading brands as well as a huge variety of restaurants and food outlets (we recommend Pavilion’s Food Loft and Lot 10’s Hutong). For more information, call +60 (0)3 2731 8333 or v isit www.thewestin kualalumpur.com

This page, clockwise from top left: the KL Hop-On, Hop-Off City Tour bus; Central Market; the entrance to the National Palace; passengers on the bus tour.

12 TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF

Honda builds fast lawnmower

Honda engineers are racing to build the world’s fastest lawnmower after being put up to the task by a motoring magazine. Honda said it had taken on the project to promote its “sporty credentials” – they will target a top speed of 130mph (210km/ hr), easily beating the current lawnmower land speed record of 96.5mph. “The main engineering challenge stems from the need to retain the look of the lawnmower on which it is based, and the ability to still cut grass while achieving the speed and the handling characteristics required for this type of vehicle,” said a spokesman.

Xbox One prices revealed

Microsoft announced at the annual E3 video game convention that their next generation console, the Xbox One, will be available for US$500 (B15,000) in November this year.The announcement came during their press conference in which they revealed new games for the new system, including Crimson Dragon and Sunset Overdrive. Microsoft’s earlier console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005 for US$400 (B12,000).

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Apple reveals core software changes Jean-Pierre Mestanza editor@classactmedia.co.th

pple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last week revealed details of improvements in the company’s hardware and software products - including plans to integrate features from its iOS mobile and OsX desktop operating systems, so all Apple devices can work seamlessly with each other. Here we take a look at some of the changes to come: iOS 7 The new mobile iOS 7 has been tweaked to include greater reliance on touch gestures and a new version of the slide-tounlock function. Siri can now be queried for information on Wikipedia and Twitter. The MacBook function AirDrop is coming to iOS 7, offering file sharing for everyone on the same internet connection. The App Store is now GPShooked, and will suggest apps based on where you are. OS X 10.9 “Mavericks” Apple has stopped naming its OsX versions after big cats (such as “Leopard” and “Mountain Lion”) and is kicking-off a series of California-themed version names with OsX 10.9,

Final Fantasy XV for PS4

Game developers Square Enix have re-branded their long-awaited Final Fantasy XIII as Final Fantasy XV and announced it will be released exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Final Fantasy XIII was originally announced at the E3 gaming convention in 2006 for the PlaySation 3, and it’s been in development since. The announcement came at this year’s E3 convention as a teaser was played for the audience.

Tekken BLAST FROM THE PAST Jean-Pierre Mestanza editor@classactmedia.co.th

D codenamed ‘Mavericks’, after the famed west coast surf spot. The new OsX version will simplify searching by introducing tags for all folders, applications, and media on the computer. Users can switch between full screen applications on multiple monitors, and app notifications can be displayed on the desktop. Mavericks also updates Apple’s internet browser Safari, with a new social media sidebar and lower CPU usage. Hardware Intel’s new Haswell processors promise to increase battery life and performance in a new line of MacBook Air laptops. The 11-inch Air will have nine hours of battery, while the 13-inch Air will be able to squeeze out 12 hours. Graphics should also see a 40-per

cent improvement. A new MacPro desktop mini-tower supports two ‘Thunderbolt 2’ 4K displays, and is powered by up to 12 Intel Xeon E5 CPU cores. New toys Apple’s new iCloud Keychain is a secure password management system that can be used across all Apple products and devices, including Apple’s iCloud cloud storage service. iTunes Radio is not exactly a Pandora or Spotify killer, but a software service offering free streaming radio channels, albeit with commercials. The ads can be turned off with a subscription to iTunes Match, which also gives users the opportunity to buy the songs they are listening to from the iTunes store.

‘Coralbot’ swarms to repair damaged reefs

warms of specialised underwater robots – dubbed “coralbots” – could soon go to work beneath the waves to help regrow damaged coral reefs. Traditional attempts to restore damaged coral can only take place on relatively shallow reefs, easily accessed by scuba divers. Coralbots are designed to go much deeper and to work without human supervision, using cameras to identify different corals, and to distinguish live from dead corals. The coralbots would be able to manipulate scattered

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pieces of healthy coral into the appropriate place on the original reef, to maximise their chances of regrowth. They could also be used for other conservation and scientific tasks, including the safe removal of dangerous and destructive ‘crown-of-thorns’ starfish.

The coralbots project (www. coralbots.org) is led by an international team of marine scientists and engineers, who have turned to the crowd-funding site Indiegogo.com to raise money for the early stages of the project, which include modifying existing underwater robots to work on damaged reefs with cooperative “swarm intelligence.” The first mission for the fledgling coralbot fleet will be to measure live coral and attempt to restore a damaged coral reef in relatively shallow waters in Belize, before advancing to work on a much deeper cold water reef in Scandinavia.

TOP APPS THIS WEEK

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK 1

Grid 2

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Dead Island: Riptide

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Scribblemix (Game)

iOS, Android

Fifa 13

Xbox 360, PS3, VITA, Wii

Tomb Raider (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Thirst (Aggregator)

iOS, Android

Remember Me

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Luigi’s Mansion

3DS

Slambot (Game)

Android

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Legendary

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Donkey Kong Country Returns

3DS, Wii

Vesper (Notes)

iOS

Far Cry 3

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

10 Assassin’s Creed III (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3

Voxer (Phone Messaging)

iOS

o you remember Tekken? Released in 1994, Tekken was one of the first 3D fighting games and was an instant rival to Virtua Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter. The concept was not new, but Tekken did have much better 3D graphics than Virtua Fighter (which had some of the worst graphics in any fighting game in video game history). Tekken was unique in that it was one of the first games in which characters could actually knock each other out simultaneously. In addition, all of the stages where the game characters fought were based on real places, with Angkor Wat, Monument Valley, and Chiba Marine Stadium among the featured locales. The game centered around a tournament called “King of the Iron Fist”, hosted by a ruthless corporation owner, Heihachi Mishima. Heihachi’s son, Kazuya, had made a pact with the devil, gaining strength and power to win the tournament in exchange for his soul. With eight playable characters, each with their own sub-boss, gamers were able to clash against characters with similar fighting styles. What set Tekken apart was the gameplay, with each button corresponding to a specific limb, making it easier for users to put together attack combinations. Critics praised the game for its realistic fighting style and it was the first PlayStation title to sell over 1 million units. Tekken even went on to be a film, which included a virtual appearance by Phuket-based MMA coach and UFC veteran Roger Huerta as Miguel Caballero Rojo.

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IN BRIEF

After Earth

Unfit for humans

FILM REVIEW Tom Metcalfe editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Smith Junior, unfortunately, is a boy sent to do a man’s job. Clearly the poor lad has been directed to telegraph his fear as much as possible, which he does by chewing his lip, furrowing his brow, and jerking his head about, while his dad hounds him over the phone to man up DIRECTOR: M. Night Shyamalan STARS: Will Smith Jaden Smith RUNS: 100 minutes

here’s no disguising that After Earth is a Will Smith vanity project: a vehicle for his 14 year-old son Jaden to shoulder more of the responsibilities, and acclaim – of the heretofore extremely profitable Hollywood asset, Will Smith, Inc. Smith senior produced the movie with his wife and Jaden’s mother, Jada Pinket Smith, and it’s based on a story written by Smith, for his son, after a family television-watching session. And yet, despite Smith enjoying absolute creative control of the project from the very beginning, what’s especially curious about After Earth is how badly miscast it is. In particular, it’s hard to imagine that Will Smith could have found a less appropriate actor for the main role than himself: an emotionally-stilted, dramatically drained, utterly humourless caricature of a veteran military officer, a cross between Patton and Spock, but with less human charm than either. Smith Senior plays the preposterously named Cypher Raige, a stick-up-the-backside military man and father to 14-year old Kitai Raige, played by Smith Junior. A thousand years after mankind has fled earth for colonies among the stars, General Cypher is a key figure in the defence of humanity against the monstrous alien Ursa, who can sense human fear: Cypher has learned to “suppress his fear”, which makes him effectively invisible to the aliens. Kitai is on a “take your son to work” day with his father when their spaceship get smashed by asteroids and they crash land on a nearby planet, one supposedly “unfit for human habitation”, where “every life form has evolved to kill humans.” Guess where? It’s our very own planet earth, now abandoned to the trees. Cypher’s legs have been broken in the crash, and his son is the only able-body available to trek for 100 kilometres across dangerous territory to retrieve a homing beacon that will save both their lives. The only other survivor of the crash is... an alien Ursa, which for some reason was being transported in the cargo compartment, and is now at large in the forest. From this point, father and son take on quite different roles – Kitai adventures across the surface of Mother Earth, weathering outrageous fortune as he nears the site of the lost beacon, while dad sits at a computer

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) After Earth (D/E) [G] Epic (3D/E) [G] Fast & Furious 6 (E) [15+] The Hangover III (E) [15+] Man of Steel (T) [13+] Nang Fah (DT/E sub) [18+] Now You See Me (E) [13+] Young Bao (T/E sub) [18+]

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

console in the crashed spaceship, monitoring his son’s progress and issuing orders. In the end this amounts to Will Smith’s worst performance ever – sat on his tush, delivering portentous platitudes direct to camera (“Recognise your power. This will be your creation”) while trying to convey his inner turmoil by sounding constipated and making chewing movements with his jaw. Smith Junior, unfortunately, is a boy sent to do a man’s job; in spite of his pedigree, he’s not (yet?) up to the task of carrying an entire action movie on his shoulders. Clearly the poor lad has been directed to telegraph his fear as much as possible, which he does by chewing his lip, furrowing his brow, and jerking his head about, while his dad hounds him over the phone to man up. At least After Earth is something of a milestone for director and co-writer M. Night Shyamalan – it may one day be seen as the movie that arrested his steep decline, in that it’s no worse than the last two movies he made: The Happening and The Last Airbender. The one-time wunderkind auteur worked as a director-for-hire on this Smith, Inc project, and so may be able to sidestep some of the blame for its flop. Yet the evidence of his dead directorial hand is everywhere, especially in use of long, tedious scenes where almost nothing at all happens – apparently designed to fool the audience into thinking that there is some sort of dramatic suspense going on. In science fiction terms, the movie is a disaster. Cypher and son just happen to be flying through interstellar space in the neighbourhood of man’s interdicted home world when they get hit by flying space rocks in a totally phony “mass expansion” event that clever general Cypher detects by pressing his wedding ring against the ships hull. Hey, who needs instruments? As the movie progresses, the reasoning behind almost every plot point rings false: why carry a dangerous prisoner Ursa on a passenger ship, for example? And why not have a few more emergency beacons about the ship? The cumulative effect of all this is that’s its impossible to take the film seriously – and certainly not as seriously as it takes itself. “Root yourself in this present moment now,” Cypher orders Kitai; “Danger is real, but fear is a choice.” Sheesh, Dad – lighten up.

Swim movie star Esther Williams dies

Esther Williams, a swimming champion who went on to become a star of Hollywood’s golden era in the 1940s and 1950s, died Thursday at her home in Beverly Hills. She was 91. A teenage swim star whose Olympic aspirations were thwarted by World War II, Williams was famous for making glitzy aquaticthemed movies featuring swimming and escapism for war-weary audiences. For a decade, she packed movie houses with her trademark mixture of athletic grace, apple-pie sincerity and glamorous swimwear that satisfied filmgoers coping with World War II rationing and a post-war economic crunch. Her movies grossed nearly US$90 million. For Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) Williams wore no less than 28 bathing suits – the show-stopper being a gold mesh unitard that covered her from her neck to fingers and toes.

CIA chief spilled secrets to ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ writer

A Pentagon investigation has found exCIA director Leon Panetta spilled secret details about the Osama Bin Laden raid to the Hollywood screenwriter behind the film Zero Dark Thirty. The findings of the Pentagon’s inspector general are contained in a draft report obtained by an independent watchdog group. The probe suggests the White House was keen to help filmmakers tell a flattering story even as it aggressively investigated government officials and journalists over possible leaks of sensitive information. The Pentagon report found that Panetta, then CIA director, disclosed details of the Bin Laden raid to guests at a ceremony at CIA headquarters, who included a “Hollywood executive” and Zero Dark Thirty screenwriter Mark Boal. AFP

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Gross

The Purge

$34.1M

Fast & Furious 6

$19.6M

$203M

Now You See Me

$19M

$60.9M

The Internship

$17.3M

Epic

$11.9M

$83.9M

Star Trek: Into Darkness

$11.4M

$200M

After Earth

$10.7M

$46.1M

The Hangover Part III

$7.34M

$102M

Iron Man 3

$5.75M

$394M

10 The Great Gatsby

$4.22M

$136M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) After Earth (E) [G] Epic (3D/E) [G] Fast & Furious 6 (E) [15+] The Hangover III (E) [15+] Man of Steel (D/E) [13+] Now You See Me (E) [13+] Star Trek Into Darkness (E) [13+] Young Bao (T/E sub) [18+]

Weekend gross

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As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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Family Festival fun begins

treasure trove of free activities for youngsters and parents is on offer at this year’s Laguna Phuket Summer Family Festival, including a top-class soccer school, fun kids’ golf lessons and dynamic Zumba fitness classes. The resort’s Latitude marquee will be transformed into a carnival big top with zoned areas where activities will be staged throughout the festival. The festival begins on June 29 with a ‘Skool’s Out’ party and runs through July and August. Free soccer skills classes are available for both boys and girls aged four to 16 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10am by Phuket Soccer Schools (PSS), led by head coach Martin Hill. PSS also offers its individual one-on-one programme after each class at B1,000 for 30 minutes and B1,500 for an hour – guaranteeing improvements in players’ techniques and understanding of the world’s most favourite game. Meanwhile, youngsters with a yen for golf can get hooked on the game with free SNAG (Starting New At Golf) lessons at Latitude from 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. This exciting new golf teaching system – offered at Laguna Phuket for the first time in Thailand – is a fun and unique way for children aged four and upwards, and adults, to learn the game. SNAG will be staged at Latitude by Laguna Phuket Golf Club’s Andy Combe Golf

Free soccer skills classes are on offer throughout the Laguna Phuket Summer Family Festival. School. Youngsters and parents encouraged by the system can then take three-hour conventional golf lessons at the Club with PGA professional Andy on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, at a special Summer Family Festival rate of B2,000 per person. There are free Zumba classes for all ages led by Phuket Zumba, starting at 5.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Another popular returning attraction at this year’s festival will be the Kidz Fun Zone with Quest – Laguna Phuket’s corporate training and adventure facility – serving up afternoons of sports skills, cooking

lessons, adventure and educational activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for B200 per child. On the weekends of July 5-6 and August 2-3, the Kidz Fun Zone features overnight ‘Camp Quests’ for youngsters aged eight to 15, with adventures including survival training, Quest’s famous outdoor activities and nighttime campfire parties, priced at B2,500 per child. Popular Australian art educator Christopher Hogan returns as the festival’s Artist-in-Residence throughout August, with his stimulating art classes for children and parents alike. Other Summer Family Festival attractions at Latitude include a bouncy castle, bungee trampoline, visits from a baby elephant, movie nights and a variety of fun and games, while parents can relax with happy hour drinks, food, music and entertainment. Summer Family Festival hotel benefits extend across Laguna Phuket’s deluxe properties right through until October 31, when kids can stay and dine for free at hotels (excludes breakfast at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket and Outrigger Laguna Phuket hotels), play golf for free at Laguna Phuket Golf Club with a full-paying adult, and enjoy free tours on selected Laguna Tours excursions. For more information visit the website: lagunaphuket.com/events/family-festival The Phuket News and Live 89.5 are media sponsors of this event.

Brought to you live from the Nimitz people living on this behomoth, all highly trained to strike when and where they may be needed. These men and women ot everyone gets to read the news on hosted Phuket’s media for a day when we the deck of one of the largest aircraft brought you the Phuket News TV daily carriers in the world. But I did. It was ‘News Today’ programme from the flight like a ‘Boys Own’ adventure getting deck of the USS Nimitz. onboard the USS Nimitz during its recent We were part of a larger media continvisit to Phuket. gent, herded around the 333 metre warA huge grey aircraft carrier (no wonder ship with barely a break. We were going they call the colour ‘battle-ship grey’), lots to need a few moments to get everything of cutting-edge technology, those menacset-up and read the news. ing-looking fighter jets and all powered by As the questions at the perfunctory menuclear energy. Wow, real boys toys! dia conference went on and on, the flight But surrounded by all the very serious deck seemed large enough for the 28 airweapons of war it’s easy to forget the 5,000 craft as well as acting as our news studio Tim Newton tvmgr@classactmedia.co.th

for the day. And so it was. You could have fried an egg on the deck, it was a very hot day. And our appointed media minder standing less than a metre away from me as I was struggling to read the news didn’t really help either. Whilst the 5,000 crew were getting on their casual gear to head ashore for a few days of R&R, we wrapped up our filming and got into the long line of sailors awaiting shore leave. An hour and a half later the day’s ‘News Today’ programme was up online and just like the captain of the USS Nimitz would have said many times, it was ‘mission complete’. Tim Newton is the station manager for Phuket News TV.

Queen of Phuket media

irsty Meyer is a true multi-tasker. In addition to cohosting the Live 89.5 Breakfast Show with Sam Clarke, Kirsty also reads the Phuket News TV and radio news as well as being Live 89.5 head of production. With the help of her assistant, drummer for local band Legends of Siam, Rannze Davies, Kirsty puts together in-house mixes, commercials and other production elements. In sum, all the things needed for a tight sounding radio station. Kirsty is very excited about the launch of the new sound of the station, as it encompasses a production overhaul on her part. “Basically, we ask the client what they would like with the aim of finding their unique selling point. Something that makes them stand out in an increasingly competitive market. “This includes offering a variety of voice talent, music beds, sound effects and much more.” Live 89.5 is always on the lookout for new voice talent. If you would like to get involved please contact Steve Johnston at radiomgr@classact media.co.th

The new kid on the block: Phuket News local television

huket News TV is the new-kid-on-theblock when it comes to local television on the island. From day one we wanted to do things differently, building on the strengths of The Phuket News and Live 89.5 FM. In just two years, both the newspaper and radio station have become an integral part of Phuket’s media scene, with a strong local focus. Phuket media for Phuket people. The idea with the TV was to do just the same – stories and interviews about Phuket people, events and issues. Station Manager Tim

Newton explains that it was important for Phuket News TV to provide an alternative to the existing media. “There are already wellestablished TV media on the island covering lifestyle and tourism themes, so we decided to build on the success and resources of a strong news tradition with The Phuket News and the community values of Live 89.5. “With the radio station all the programmes are locally produced, even a local news service. The success of the newspaper speaks for itself. So we decided to bring that same local interest to the

new TV station – a strong news focus with stories and interviews about what’s happening now.” Phuket News TV provides its programmes in small daily slices – perfect for the smartphone and tablet generation. From the daily five minute news to the longer interviews, everything is available to be viewed when you want and how you want. You don’t have to wait for a few weeks and watch it on your TV at home. You can watch Phuket News TV when it suits you. “We know everyone’s busy. We also recognise that most people carry smart-

phones, tablets or laptops with them these days and consume a lot of their media that way. So we made it easy to watch our short programmes whenever they want, online. But for people who want to relax and watch us at home, they can do that anytime as well – it’s all about choices and convenience”, says Tim. From the f irst pro grammes back in March, Phuket News TV has produced an hour and a half of local TV programmes every week with its three programmes; the daily five minute ‘News Today’, and segments for the other two

programmes, ‘This Week in Phuket’ and ‘Phuket in Focus’. “We know we’re the ‘new kids on the block’, but we’re now getting new advertisers every week and the support from the community has been phenomenal. “Our focus will continue to be about local people, community events and the news – that’s our strength. But we also acknowledge the competition in the market and continually strive to produce better and better programmes. “An hour and a half of programmes each week is just the start”, says Tim.

Watching Phuket News TV Phuket News T V has been designed around your modern, mobile lifestyle. Watch us when you want, how you want. There are many ways to watch Phuket News TV. • Go to thephuketnews.com and click the TV banner to watch all our programmes at your leisure • Our daily ‘News Today’ programme is always on the front page of thephuketnews.com • ‘Like’ us on our Facebook page, with over 10,000 other subscribers. www.facebook. com/thephuketnews. We post all news and feature stories here as soon as they’re ready. You can also comment and get involved • If you have KPP Cable you can watch our featured hour programme each week at 7pm and 11pm every day

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WEDDING BELLS The press conference for the annual Baba Wedding ceremony was held on Saturday (June 8) at the Blue Elephant restaurant in Phuket Town. The Baba Wedding will take place in the Old Town on June 22-24.

SAVING THE PLANET World Ocean Day, organised by Go Eco Phuket volunteer group, was celebrated at the Phuket Aquarium on June 8. There was a turtle release, trash collection and environmental awareness boards.

Far right, Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, and second from right, Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Tharatorn Kajitsuwan.

From left, Tony Andrews, Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west coast PADI Regional Manager; Pathitta Sa-Nguannan; Areewan Chatuthong; Chawalit Hankrasin and Jirayu Naragoonphithak, Founder of Go-Eco Phuket.

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HELPING A COMMUNITY Indigo Pearlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resort team members present a B100,000 cheque to Sister Lakkana at the Good Shepherd Foundation, to support their new school in Rassada.

Indigo Pearl General Manager Kelly Lewis, holding cheque, with staff.

KAJONKIET KIDS VISIT Class Act Media Managing Director Simon Samaan.

Students from Kajonkiet International School Phuket visited the offices of Class Act Media earlier this week, to learn about newspapers, radio and television.

Winner Michael Page, centre, with TAT Rome marketing director Sandro Botticelli, right, and Prapa Hemmin, Laguna Phuket director of Sales, MICE and Corporate Events.

MARATHON FUN Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, centre, signals the start of the Laguna marathon.

Michael Page of the United Kingdom, top, centre, won the eighth Laguna Phuket Marathon as more than 4,000 entrants from 45 countries competed over a number of different courses on Sunday, June 9.

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PARTYING IN STYLE DJ Jeremy Healy spins tunes.

Xana Beach Club hosted international DJ Jeremy Healy on Friday (June 7) for the Black Gold Party. Photos: Jessi Cotterill

Event organiser and resident Pui.

ARTY ISLAND FUN Chutikorn enjoys the art.

RUN AND RELAX Those who competed in the Laguna Marathon had the chance to relax and recover at Xana Beach Club’s Post-Marathon Pool ChillOut event on Sunday (June 9). Photos: Jessi Cotterill

Kate and Oh have a great time.

Around 30 artists and supporters from around the island attended the recent “50-50 Everything is 50-50” event at the Phuket Art Village in Nai Harn on Saturday (June 8).

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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. Email: fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

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and Squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

TUESDAY JUN 18

The Good Shepherd Boot Sale

IBAP meeting - Phuket's Powerful Women The June meeting of IBAP will be especially interesting as we hear from local author, and colorful character, Colin Mackay. Mr Mackay shall give a historical presentation explaining why women on Phuket and Thailand are comparatively so successful and powerful. Mr Mackay will also present several interesting anecdotes that have revealed themselves. All welcome. More info at http://ibap-phuket.org.

Pre-loved items: baby items, toys, clothes, household items and more. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna. At 8.30 am to noon. Donation of B100 per car per table. Bring your own table or mat. Set up time at 8 am. Contact vickycoburn@me.com or call Vicky at 080 690 8448. See thegoodshep herd.info.

Sunday Chillout Session Sunsets Bar & Gusthouse (Patong). Chillout session every Sunday. Live music. Free Bar/B/Q from 4pm. Free pool table. Happy hour 12pm-6pm. Karaoke. Everybody welcome. 62 Hasib Pee Road, Patong. Call Khun Joon for more Info 082 286 5171.

Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with French Fries, Salad buffet, Potato Salad & Gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

WEDNESDAY JUN 19

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

SUNDAY JUN 16 Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person. 7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each sunday at Sails! Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities. Every Sunday at 12pm - 3 pm. B1,400++ per adult, B700++ per child (Ages 5-12). Call 076 396 433.

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

MONDAY JUN 17 Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's

Go Live Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www. expatsportsbar.com.

Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish

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

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Enjoy Wednesday Night Free BBQ, fish and chips or buffet every other Wednesday night 8pm at the Black Dog Bar, Soi C&N, off Rat-u-thit road, Patong. Meet all the regular ex-pats and ladies for lots of fun. Call Joon on 082 286 5171.

Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbedand smoked for 6 hours then massageed with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday. Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket. com, no phone calls please.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chivas Dinner at KEE Sky Lounge Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm at KEE sky lounge & restaurant. For more information please visit www.thekeeresort.com. Call 083 097 8027. * Alcohol is a health hazard.

FRIDAY JUN 28

End of Year Show KIS is proud to present our End of Year Show ‘Red Riding Hood in Fairy Land’. We would like to invite all members of the Phuket community to come and join in and support our children on this family fund raising event. There is no ticket fee but we will be collecting donations on the evening for ‘The Good Shepherd Phuket’. Please contact us via email to reserve seats for the show. We hope to see you there! Contact : Kajonkiet International School Phuket, Cherish, Call 082 425 0104, 089 652 7599. ip@kajonkietsuk sa.ac.th, http://kajonkietsuksa.ac.th/kis/.

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Laguna Summer Family Festival Laguna Phuket’s Summer Family Festival rocks into action on Saturday 29 June, heralding the launch of a two-month treasure trove of fun and games for kids, together with a host of entertainment options for Mums and Dads. Right through until 31 August, Latitude Marquee is transformed into a carnival playground. Enjoy the bouncy castle, and games in the Kidz Lounge. Festival attractions planned include art classes with Artist-in-Residence, Zumba fitness sessions in Latitude Marquee, theme parties and more. And a popular return attraction for the youngsters at this year’s Festival will be the Kidz Fun Zone, serving up afternoons of sports skills, cooking lessons, adventure and educational activities, golf excursions and outings to local amusement parks, from just B200 per session. See lagunaphuket.com/ events/family-festival.

and Andaman coastline for construction tools and materials and architectural design & décor items comprising a wide range of products and technology. This is a great opporturnity to introduce construction materials and decorative items to the Phuket and Andaman area. Venue: Second floor, Royal Phuket City Hotel. For more information contact 076 217 199, e-mail: info@ pic-phuket.com, See pic-phuket.com.

SUNDAY JULY 28

Phuket Racing Go-Karts Circuit 2013 Organised by Lions Clubs of Patong Beach in aid of eyesight improvement programme fro the children. Team entries welcome. For more information contact 081 374 2088, jumak@ksc.th.com.

EVERY DAY

MONDAY JULY 22 Asalaha Bucha Day It celebrates the first sermon given by the Lord Buddha on the full moon day of the Asalaha (the eighth lunar month). On that day, all Three of the Triple Gem, The Buddha, The Dhamma and The Sangha, had established. It became the day that honoured the Sangha, or the community of the monks.

THU JUL 25 - SUN JUL 28

Song Writing Workshop There’s a hit song in you just waiting to be unleashed! Join this 4 hour practical workshop, lead by Music Industry Professionals, to get on your way to writing your First #1 Hit! You’ll learn about chords, lyrics and even the legal side of what to do with your song. Held in Rawai, only B2,100 per person, book now with Oasis ed. Phuket! Email info@oasisedphuket. com about this & other workshops.

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Art Exhibition at Phuket Art Village Exhibition runs until July 31. There will be artists from Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea. Aspiring local artists are also invited. For more information, visit facebook.com/ phuket.artvillage or call Pui on 089 4715 653.

Sponsored by : Slushy FX Phuket Party hire

Free Pony Rides, Cake Lamburg, The Rider Pony’s 19 birthday!! Please help celebrate with free pony rides, (under 60 kilos), ice-cream & cake, with fizzy-wine cocktails for parents, (limit two.) RSVP, please to Info@PhuketHorseRescue.com or 084 842 4581. 51/68 Moo 6, Cherng-Telay, Thalang. (Off route 4018, N. Bang-Tao Beach, Layan Soi 7) Map at WWW.AndamanHorseCenter.com.

daily event updates on Architect & Engineering Exhibition 2013 Building, Construction and Décor Exhibition. Welcome to the best exhibition in Phuket

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This week in history

GOT YOUR NUMBER

638,920

Number of US patent granted to Dr George F Grant in 1899 for his invention, the golf tee.

150

Average number of people killed annually by falling coconuts.

Speed in kmh of the fastestflying insect, the dragonfly

46.3

Average life expectancy of American males in the year 1900. Capt William Bligh and loyal crew are set adrift by the mutineers of the HMS Bounty, led by Christian Fletcher.

■■ June 14, 1789 Captain William Bligh and 18 loyal crewmen, set adrift after the mutiny on the HMS Bounty, reach Timor after a 7,400 km journey across the Pacific in an open boat. ■■ June 15, 1667 French doctor Jean-Baptiste Denys administers the first blood transfusion – swapping 11 ounces of sheep’s blood into a 15 year-old boy, who survived the procedure. ■■ June 16, 1961 Soviet ballet star Rudolf Nureyev defects to France during a tour of Western Europe with the Kirov ballet company. ■■ June 17, 1579 Sir Francis Drake claims a land he calls Nova Albion (now modern California) for Queen Elizabeth of England. ■■ June 18, 1178 Five monks at Canterbury in England report seeing an explosion on the moon, now thought to have been caused by a huge meteorite impact that created the Giordano Bruno crater. ■■ June 19, 1982 The body of Vatican banker Roberto Calvi is found hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London. It’s though he may have been laundering money for the Mafia. ■■ June 20, 1756 British prisoners of war are packed in a tiny dungeon, now known as the “Black Hole of Calcutta,” by a Bengali warlord. Of 146 prisoners, fewer than 30 survive.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. Which animals are known, collectively, as a ‘cackle’? 2. In how many Shakespeare plays does Falstaff appear? 3. By what name was Ioseb Besarionis je Juḡašvili better known? 4. Which car maker is named after the Pleiades star cluster? 5. How many pecks are there in a bushel? Answers at the foot of the page.

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Across 1. Craving 5. Parsley bit 10. Annul 14. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g. 15. France’s longest river 16. Escape, in a way 17. It was redone in ‘04 20. Agnolotti, e.g. 21. Saint Petersburg, once 22. Whimsical 24. Exploit 25. Tend to, as a bad lawn 29. Quip 31. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 34. At any time 35. “Agreed!” 37. Snake or mathematician, at times 39. William Thornton designed it 42. Nice goodbye? 43. Persuaded 44. Mercury, for one 45. ___ soup 46. Rimbaud, for one 48. Early word form

50. Money in Moldova 51. Costa Rican peninsula 52. Shortcomings 57. Mediterranean evergreen 62. The Temple of Zeus was its model 64. Healthy berry 65. Upload ___ 66. Manhattan eatery 67. Boxing prize 68. Case type 69. Case type Down 1. Arctic native 2. Water-soluble compound 3. Some are deadly 4. Red arachnid 5. Arch 6. Tom’s aunt 7. Bank of Paris 8. Persia, now 9. Einstein, e.g. 10. Grammar topic 11. Warm, so to speak 12. Hindu god 13. Kind of column 18. Thief’s obstacle 19. Set up (var.)

23. Variety of taro 25. Go over 26. Get around 27. Artist’s hue 28. Port city 29. Cascade of ruffles 30. Jewish month 31. Disgrace 32. Literary work 33. About 1% of the atmosphere 36. Besides 38. June 6, 1944 40. City where Elvis was born 41. Bad day for Caesar 47. Nix 49. ___ Bell 50. Allowed 51. Buddhist lecturer, Tendzin, and others 52. Middle-age scourge 53. Houston university 54. Cancer kind 55. Details 56. Eastern prince 58. Spirited horse 59. Stir, with “up” 60. They may be sown 61. Smudge 63. Fulfilled

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

1. Hyenas; 2. Three: Henry IV, parts 1 and 2, and The Merry Wives of Windsor; 3. Stalin; 4. Subaru; 5. Four.

SATURDAYS WEEKDAYS Breakfast with Sam & Kirsty

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What’s On @ The Weekend

10am-1pm

Non Stop Music

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Phuket News Radio

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What’s On @ The Weekend

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Box Of Neutrals

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Weekend Brunch

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The Power Hour

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Going Green

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Phuket News Radio

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Lifestyle with Steve Johnston

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Best of Breakfast with Sam and Kirsty

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Easy Sunday with Andy Saunders

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Sunday Night Chill

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Non Stop Music

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Drive with Jason Wilder

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Dance Anthems

Non Stop Music

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Saturday Night Fever

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Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

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For Rent Villa in Cherng Talay: Villa in Cherng Talay, Rental - Longterm or shore term. Price: B90,000 per month ( long ) B150,000 Short term. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Internal area: 472 sq. metre on 1.2 Rai gated land. Call +66 (81) 892 0534.

Guesthouse For Rent: Well located 19-room guesthouse+massage salon in Patong. Lease for 8 years+6 months left on lease. Call 0857546516. Email: patonghotel2013@gmail.com

Rawai Pool Villa For Sale:

Serviced Apts in Chalong: M oder n f ur nished apts near Big Buddha available now. Studios & 2 bedrooms. Rates from 11000 baht/ mth, discounts for long-term. Incl wifi, maid, pool. Call: 086 282 6221; chalongapartment.com

The Courtyard: Upper floor 10 m showroom frontage Floor area 100 s m with air/cons. Contact Khun Siriporn 081 691 0213, siriporn@islandfurni ture-phuket.com, www.thecourtyardphuket.com.

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

3 Bedroom House for rent:

Kathu Anuphas Golf Ville, fully furnished, 15 min to Patong, 15 min to Phuket Town, 20 min to Intern. School. THB 30,000/month long term. Available immediately. Contact 087 892 6899.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE

206.4 sqm, Chanote title in Phanason residence(next to Makro). 1 min to Central festival, 5 min to town. Call 084 061 4314, 076 393 965.

Land for sale:

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

Vassana Residence. 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment. Sea view, Swimming pool, Whirlpool. Wi-Fi, Cable TV. Only 3 Apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@yahoo.com.

Beach House & Beach Condo For Rent: Beach house in Cape Panwa. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 livingroom, kitchen and diningroom for 8-12 people, outdoor relaxroom for sunset meetings (no pool, in repair) and 2-rooms condo. See phuketbeach living.com.

Bungalow for rent B8,000: Nice one bedroom bun-

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

Patong Loft Rent: Beautiful 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Condo, Fully furnished complete with kitchen utensils, microwave, coffee machine, toaster etc, bed sheets, towels for 4 people, internet, tv etc. Avialable Nov. onwards. Call 081 4326587, 081 8915602

3 B e d H o u s e Te r m Fu n Cherntaly: Main bed & sitting room

Three bedroom modern home available for long Term Rental. This Pool Villa is close to B.I.S. Central private location. Please check out website for more details. Contact Dianne 089 469 810. https://smore.com/r5ts.

Long Term Rental: Accommodation Available: Patong Tower apartment for long term rent. Fully furnished with kitchenette, security, parking etc. Right in the middle of Patong. More info call 076 344 922 or visit bluewaterphuket.com.

House for Sale - Chalong:

Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 mil lion, f irm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.

Luxury Ocean View Apartments for Rent in Kata and Karon: 1 or 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm,

URGENT RE-SALE 2 brand new apartments. Welcome real buyers No agents. Call on +66 (0) 87 269 2274, Chrismar.

372 m2 Ideal for office or appartment / office. All floors with air condition, bathrooms, phone lines, local phone network, internet, cable TV and office furniture. Sell by owner direct. Call 081 958 3310.

2 Bed Thai Style House, Rawai: 110m2 Thai Style House, 2

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai:

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

3-storey Shophouse:

kitchen, large balcony, parking, 24 hrs security, gymnasium, swimming pool. Ph: 076 486 624 and 086 281 9311. Email: bao200@gmail.com.

Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Office/Study, Upstairs Balcony, Large Car Park, High Walls & Electric Security Gate. MUST SEE! See propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan Beach, just outside Laguna, this new villa is available for long term rent. www.baanboosakorn.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

Comfortable 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management service available for investor. Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@ mindproperties.net.

6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful Beach Land. 081 649 3557.

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

For rent in Patong

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale: 2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160-212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B63,500 Buy: B8,500,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send email to: condophuket@yahoo.com.

Pool Villa Rawai: 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bathroom European style single storey house with self contained guest house and pool in Rawai on 736m2 plot. Large master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe. Modern western style kitchen with granite tops, built-ins throughout. Established 7 years. Plenty of outdoor living area with several verandahs and under cover car park, air-conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge. Situated about 2km from Chalong circle in a quiet lane 1km from Viset Road. House & Guest house 180 sqm Land area 736sqm (184TW). 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, 4 Bathrooms 7x3.5m salt water pool. Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

Urgent 2 New Apartments For Sale: Because of divorce

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 million, 2 minutes walk to beach, big balcony and sunset view, 180 sqm, 2 ensuite bedrooms, big living space. PhuketAREA.com, search V146.

The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket (Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area: 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 living room and kitchen, 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from B9.9 - B12 million. Rent: from B85,000 - B120,000 per month. 088 751 2389.

ACG Cricket Ground:

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

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com

Beautiful home in Phuket 5.9m: Spacious open plan home - 4 bedrooms,granite top kitchen,outdoor seating,100" home cinema, LED Lighting system,Tv's,LAN & Audio every room,alarm,3 phase electric. close to Laguna 0862662786.

galow for rent, B8,000 per month, Mission Hills, on 1/2 Rai of land with Air Con & Internet. Call 081 892 4804 or 081 125 1873.

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @ gmail. com.

Andaman Beach Suite Condo Patong Beach, Phuket: Has kitchenette, ter-

race, TV, CD player, telephone, WIFI, has full use of hotel facilities, restaurant, room service, swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. 120mt to beach, 5 minutes to Patong. email penthouse2102@gmail. com, 089 972 3861, 089 570 1519.

Main road from Karon to Patong-Close to Simon Cabaret. Multi Functional Building Total 700 sqm (15 metre front)

Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location Sales office/ shop. Internal 144 m2, back garden 60 m2, 4 car parks, kitchen, internet, phone/ fax, TV, 5 AC. 6 yrs lease then 3 years rolling, rent B35,000, sale B1.5 million. Call 085 060 0033.

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

Absolute beach front land only 4 to 5 hours from Phuket. Why pay 30-50 million baht per Rai when you can have the best from B1.1 to B2.9 Million Baht per Rai!!! Email: thailandmls@ gmail.com.

1-floor 350.sqm with 3 toilets. 2-floor 350.sqm with 2 toilets. For visit SMS (French) 080 035 1626 English 081 788 8280, Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com For Russian contact: Oxana: 080 529 0726 Email:phuket.lux@gmail.com

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

Patong Free Hold Condo:

Freehold Condo For Sale: 45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m. Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

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

Freehold House for sale:

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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

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

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai Beach front pool villa for sale. 3 bedrooms, furnished. Contact Siriporn on 089 649 9939.

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and Budget Bungalows: Two BunSingle House Special Price Rent/Sale: Nice house Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with pool & lake view. Fully furnished, near Kajonkiet International School, Tesco Lotus, Big C. 10 mins to Patong. Move in Mar 2014. Only B99k. Contact: 081 694 4144, 081 307 7247, email: suthipow@yahoo.com

fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.

galows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms. Close to all amenities.One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only B2,300,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email: thailandmls @gmail.com.

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

office near Academy for sale, 280 sq metres, Chanote title, 2 beds 3 baths, nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.

1 Rai Land QUICK Sale in Rawai: Beautiful land with Cha-

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

in SURIN BEACH. Private Estate. 5 Bedroom En-suite. Unique Architectural Style. Private Pool. THB 35.7m. To view call 083 636 0245 or villasurin7@ gmail.com. This beautiful 2 story villa has a wrap around balconies 5 bed, 5 bath, swimming pool, office and child play area, movie room, dinning room for 8, maids room and laundry, Sala. Internal area: 472 sq. m. Total area: 1,920 sq. m. Call 081 892 0534.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.

Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon,

2 Pool Villas next to PIA: Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale 15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,200 sqm. land, for sale 19.9 mil baht. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground electricity and security, only 800 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Academy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua:

SPECIAL T WIN VILL AS. 3 O R 4 B ED RO O M S, 4 B AT H R O O M S . P O O L , LARGE TERRACE, SMALL GARDEN. LIVING SPACE 400 SQM, LUXURY FURNISHED. PRICE B8,500,000. FREEHOLD.

bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.

When only the best will do! 4 bed/pool villa in Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-kept gated community. 410 sq.mtr villa. 812 sq.mtr land. Overlooking lagoon. Beautiful. Call 081 270 4291. Email: thailandmls@ gmail.c om, w w w.phuketpremium realestate.com.

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land 1 rai + 81 T/W total 1924 sqm. Does not need landscaping sale by owner land location on the top of the Soi. Tel: 084 745 4132, chanote title.

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL: thewhitehousekata@gmail. com. Villa with Pool for Sale: Freehold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5m pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104SqWah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.

note for sale, concrete access road, Land plat, electric & facilities ready to build your home. Direct contact Thai owner K.Dallas (Poy) 089 472 9870 or dchaibut@gmail.com.

Five Bed Luxury Villa For Sale: NEW. Beautiful Lakeside Villa

Damian Barrett:

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

FOR SALE RAWAI BEACH

Pool villa for sale or rent:

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Patong Condo for sale:

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1 Rai is 2.5 MB, total 3 Rai of Land, Mountain View, Chanote, 3 Mins drive to Thanyapura/PIA School, 15 Mins to Airport. Contact Marisa 084 305 6667 or marisar1978@ hotmail.com.

Building 3 storey for sale: THB 26,000,000. Only 300 m. from Kata Beach. 236.25 sqm. 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. For more information call K.Chavarin 089 911 8833/081 866 9253 or email: wkongkeaw@hotmail.com

Seaview Land Patong: Two parcels of superior land 11 rai. Inc seaview. Main road frontage. Ideal for resor t or condominiums. B150 M . N e g o t i a b l e . ( T h a i ) 0 81 3 7 0 8114 or (Ger) 081 892 1108. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com.

N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo Kathu, Fully furnished Studio type 29.7 sq.m. on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. By owner. Call 086 105 8144.

3 Gorgeous Lots, Clean Titles: For sale or long lease. 2 Lots on Island-Beachfront (Bungalow-/Housing-Estate) and 1 big Mainland-Mountain property all in very quiet, safe, well maintained locations near Krabi. 089 291 4671.

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai Road.9 year lease: very low rent,strong starting, easy to manage and good return on investment. Price 1MLN. Take this opportunity. Thamad17@yahoo. com. 089 728 4005.

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

fullly firnished with Chanote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront townhome at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition. Distant sea views. B5,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com. See phuketpremium realestate.com.

Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom, kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each bedroom. Water tank+pump. External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 086 278 0007.

B e a u t i f ul V i l l a R awa i: Beautiful 2 bed pool villa with sep maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room or 3rd b/room. Great outdoor entertaining area. 5 minutes to all conveniences. Reduced to B9,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price: 2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. Superb ocean view Lux Penhouse: B148,000 per sqm, 288 sqm Mission Heights:

House on The Corner for Sale: Quiet location and only 500m

from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open - plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.

Luxury 3 beds 3 baths stunning condo. 179 SQM. Foreign freehold. Views to sea, marina, lake and mountains. 2 balconies. Call: 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

RPM Marina Condo:

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner, well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 081 737 3116.

New Luxury Villa For Sale: 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao. Email: larion2555@ gmail.com.

New House for Sales:

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Laguna/Layan. Luxury private pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.

Nice Villa for Sale: Near Naiyang Beach, 3 bed & 4 bath, jacuzzi, open dining/living room, kitchen, fully furnished, aircon, garden, Sala, swimming pool, car park. Only 8.9MB. 087 091 8331 K. Nah, chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail.com, dreamhousephuket.com.

Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership foreverbeyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@yahoo.com.

One + Two Homes for Sale with AC, Rawai: Main home:

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with 5 bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm. Absolute Beachfront: Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www.facebook. com/Phuket.Beachfront.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool vil-

next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

la in Kathu close to international schools. Views over Loch Palm. All bedrooms with aircon and ensuite bathrooms. Two car garage and secluded garden. Chanote title. Call 084 844 0991

Land for Sale:

400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre. B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

two bed, extended bungalow with outside kitchen, shower and seating salas set in mature, walled, private gardens. Own well, tanks and pumps. Sold, furnished. Will sleep 8+ can be sold with a 30-year land lease for non-Thai. Price B5.5 nego: Mobile: Eng 082 416 0150. 3BB WiFi internet also.

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bedrooms and

of heaven plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minutes walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

PATONG condos for sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountain views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

Patong Tower for Sale: And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, east-coast development. Never seen on Phuket; Amazing luxury at real prices. Call 080 882 1377, email: beachprojects1@gmail.com.

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

Urgent Sales! Beach front 2 Commercial buildings (3 storeys), 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms Klong Dow beach, Koh Lanta - Krabi. Contact owner directly - negotiable price: 081 270 8622, 084 841 5635.

Luxur y Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: New villa 320sqm NEW Studio Apt in Kathu:

30 sqm, 1 bedroom, kitchen, washing machine, aircon, balcony, fully furnished. Condo with gym, 24hr security, car park. 5 mins to Patong, Loch Palm golf. Good view. B1.25 million. Call 086 947 1273.

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major department stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. B22 millions per rai. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e-mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

Condominium in Patong for Sale: Less than 1 Km from

the beach, large 2-bedroom apartment with communal swimming pool and balcony. FREEHOLD (can be foreign owned). B7.5M. Call owner 089 724 7211 or julien@phuket immo.com.

Villa and farmland for sale: A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 132MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200310@hot mail.com

Golf Course Land For Sale:

Near British Intl School, 17 rai with public road access. Suitable for resort or housing project. Can be divided. Price: B4.5m per rai. Contact owner 089 724 7211, email: julien@phuketimmo.com.

fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service. Call 08 0 143 529 4, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

Sales - House near By Pass:

2 Storeys single house in Rock Garden 5 Village - By Pass Road. Near town, quiet and safe. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms & housekeeper's room. 2 cars parking. Nice English & German neighbours. Call 089 159 3239.

Golf View Villa For Sale: Near

British International School, state-ofthe-art villa overlooking the Loch Palm Golf Course: 4 bedrooms + maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room; 485 m2 built on 1,860 m2 land. B28million. Contact owner 089 724 7211.

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa. 4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing 7.5 M House and Pool Bypass Rd: Very clean 5 bedroom,

3 bathroom house with 5 x 10 metre pool 10 minutes south of Central Festival, walking distance to Kajonkiet Bilingual School. To see: 083 301 3470, email: wpdrake@hotmail.com.

Price B8.5 mllion. SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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“Simply more than office rental” Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview, city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.

For your private or virtual office call Martin on 08 9874 9080 info@asiapacificoffices.com

Laguna area, Cherngtalay From 8m2 to 120m2

PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT.

FO R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata@gmail.com.

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6m pool. Freehold. Nice. 089 727 5407.

Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket tow n. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.

FO R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUX E APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 . LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.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.

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

Beaut i ful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

SeaView near Airport:

4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4 floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted. Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen. Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private Penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

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Ocean Front Villa for Sale: Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreign-

Rawai 6 Bedrooms:

Lovely 6 bedroom/office.Inc: 2 bedroom SC disable flat. Pool, garden, garage, storage. Opp.Tesco in well established area. Priced to sell at B9,000,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email:thailandmls@gmail.com.

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded compound Kokyang Estate Phase II, 3 min to Nai Harn beach, modern interior design, garage, developed infrastructure. For more information: phuketbuyhouse.com/1644. Call Elena 084 305 0634.

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

3 - Bed House - Sale or Rent: Sun Palm Village, Chalong. Lounge, dining kitchen, 3 beds and 2 baths. Private swimming pool and easily maintained grounds. All furniture with fitted kitchen included. Ideal for small family or as rental investment. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keithmarshall747@gmail.com

Townhouse Chalong Bargain!: Town house on 3 levels with

Urgent 6.1 Rai Land for Sale: 6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5 minutes to Naithon Beach. 10 minutes to Naiyang Beach. 10 minutes to Airport. 7 minutes to New Tesco Lotus. - Roadside land and Chanote title. Call 085 793 2718.

mezanine, 112 sqm, fully furnished, 3 BR, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 air con. Tasteful western decoration, MUST see, HP English 0854415115. Thai 081 555 1230.

N i c e H o u s e + Po o l Fo r Sale: House with Pool for sale at Land & House area 119 sqm. Sale for B13,000,000. Contact 086 036 3944 and 086 282 7457 Khun Touch.

Balinese Pool Villa:

Nai Harn / Rawai, Balinese Pool Villa, 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, price reduced for quick sale. Please call our Agent 082 420 70 52 or send email to stayonphuket@yahoo.com.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peaceful

Reduced for Quick Sale: Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent: One condo unit, half of a deluxe twin house, fully furnished and equipped, set direct on the picturesque lagoon with balcony right over it. 3 bedrooms each with shower/bathroom, roof terrace. Long term rent or sale. 090 487 8084, utaipan@yahoo.com.

Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

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.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million. Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

For sale: Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.

Pool Villa for Sale Nai Harn: Modern, open design villa with a large 9x3 metre pool, 2 floors, nice garden, car park and mountain views, 6 years young, 120 sqm floor, 2 bedrooms, chanote, located close to the centre & beach. Call 085 473 7812.

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all. Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell health reasons. Beautiful home, plot size 892sqm, B16 million. Additional plot 1,372sqm, price B3 million. Best buy in Kamala. No question! Call 0862695108, 0807447625 Thai.

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Swimming pool. Gym.Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.

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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.

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.

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Condo in Marina:

Last 1 Studio of The Cleat condo (Phase 1) in Krabi Boat Lagoon, low-rise waterfront Condo built around the lagoon with Mangrove, Sea and Marina view and full facilities. Call +66(0)76 238 948.

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2 , 2 0 0 L and , N ai H a r n -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type, Sales - D Condo Mine:

Sales - down payment 250,000 B D Condo Mine Phuket Town by Sansiri. Finished in March 2014.Corner room on the 7th floor with nice view. 2 Bedrooms Call:089 159 3239.

32 sqm. of the living area, Furnished, 1 Bathroom, Fitted kitchen with dining area, Swimming pool, Restaurant. Call 083 103 3801 (English and Thai).

and infrastructure seven fur ther plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

Urgent Sale: 6 rai

Hilltop Land for sale, near Mission Hills golf club, was B4.2 million per rai now only B2.99 million per rai, full chanote, water/ elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style Spacious town-

Apartment on Golf Course:

house. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 Balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@ hotmail.com.

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

World Class Sea Views:

4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@ yahoo.co.uk.

Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, sea-view /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M B3.3M. Contact +66 (0) 83 103 3801, 081 415 7774.

Amazing Sea View Penthouse: Panoramic sea view,

Land for Sale:

Mission Hills. One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.

mountain view and Big Buddha. 310 sq metre, 2 beds, 2 baths with option to convert in 3 beds. Contact: Izzy +66(0)86 278 8300 or izzy. serenitygroup@gmail.com.

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Luxury 4 Bed House In Laguna: Beautiful house over looking the golf course in Laguna. 4 bed, maid room, large s/pool, 2 lounges and security gates etc. For Rent or Sale. Con: Mick on: 084 818 6045 / mick_bat@ hotmail.com.

Prime Location 35M Lake Front: Fantastic views over the Land Plot for Sale:

Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach aerea) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@yahoo.com.

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lake and Loch Palm. Very quiet, secluded plot but with all facilities ready to go. 1551 sqm plot, freehold leasehold with full Chanote title. 081 273 6959.

Patong Loft Condo:

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895. Email: jospeder@live.no.

1 R a i S e a - V i e w L a n d: Opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill, Chanote, ca. 36 m x 45 m, sophisticated hillside project, proratable, B8.5 mil direct to owner: 085 65 44 0 11 or 089 40 40 737.

Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. Was B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.

Ocean Front Land: 7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

160m2 Private Pool Villa. 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (3 En Suite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Large Balconies & Terrace, Carport. Freehold, Chanote title. 2 minutes from beach! See proper tyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Land & House for sale:

2.5 rai (N.S.-3 K document) near Kathu waterfall. 2 houses, 1 small house & 2 pools, big garage. 3 way Entrance. B28 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only 15 min to Patong and only 10 min to Phuket Town, located at Kathu, total 141 sqw or 564 sqm with ready public utility. Call 081 892 0610, 081 472 0770, tan_ohio@hotmail.com.

B24,500,000. Deceased Estate Absolute waterfront. Occupying a stunning location on the east coast of Phuket this five-level villa has panoramic sea views from every level. Renovation work required. 085 793 2667. See exotiqproperty.com. Ref AB-V453, email: dmuir@exotiq.com.

Rawai Half Rai for Sale: Land Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai:

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This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

plot 100 metres to Rawai Beach, about 850 sq.metre. Chanote title deed, private road with sewer, 3 phases electricity and wall around the land. Email: rawai.steen@gmail.com, call 080 530 6880.

A b so l u t e B e a c h Fr o n t Land: Songkla district near new deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested or want a larger size? CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

Patong/Kalim sea view condo: Freehold, 2nd floor, corner unit, stunning sea view, pool, car park, security, best location, ca. 110sqm, 2 bedroom, German kitchen, all new, terrace, only a few metres to beach, B10.6 M 081 824 1385.

East Coast Sea View Land Beachfront land for sale: 2 rai absolute amazing beachfront, few min boat ride from Phuket, facing west to sunset and views of Phuket. B13 million per rai +66 (0) 86 278 8300 or izzy.serenitygroup@gmail. com.

Patong Condo for Sale:

My condo is ready for immediate sale located at Lotus Residence, a small 3-storey boutique condo of only 12 apartments total. It is located on a southern hillside above Patong Bay. Call 084 436 2540.

Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice location hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. C ont ac t: At t apong 0 81 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.

Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay. 2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot. Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.

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Native English Teacher: N e e d ex p e r i e n c e e d p r e s c h o o l teacher, 10-14 children. Start immediatedly, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@ yahoo.com.

BISP - Requires Staff: BISP - Requires Summer Camp Staff July 2013 The British International School requires experienced English S u m m e r C a m p S t a f f f o r J u l y. Applicants are required to have a recognised degree and a TEFL qualification. As it is a residential camp overnight boarding duties are required. Camp dates 29th June - 27th July 2013. Applications can be submitted to ppreez@bisphuket. ac.th.

Design Studio - Admin Wanted: Design Studio Looking for an ambitious and organized person to join our team. Successful applicant will help with general office administration and the planning of photography shoot. Applicant must have an excellent command of English. Email: photomorphic images@gmail.com.

Mandarin Speaking Staff: Sea Bees Diving is urgently seeking Mandarin speaking staff for diving & non-diving positions. Please send your CV and photo to holger@seabees.com.

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d: Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-retired UK/Canadian businessman. Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

Villa Manager (Live in): - Good command English in speaking, reading, writing. - Good personality and service minded, hard working. - Able to operate excel/word, in coming-outgoing emails and internet. - Experiences of working in the villa/ require live in. - Leadership and team wok plays. Experiences of housekeeping, F&B, hospitality, maintenance. - Require driving license with own car. Knowledge of basic accounting. Send CV: hr@luxur y villasand homes.com. 6/8 4 Srisoonthorn Rd.,Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket See luxuryvillasandhomes.com, call 087 881 0003.

Staffs wanted: 2 Thai nannies/ teachers. 1 Thai cook/cleaner. Must be able to speak English. Contact 084 442 3671.

Swiss Ser vice/Phone Operator: Swiss Service / Telephone Operator .Good level of English. Ability to work under pressure. Good in communication and organization. Responsible and reliable. Minimum one year experience. Contact: HR Department, email: Humanresources. phuket@swissotel.com or call 076 303 000.

Reception/Admin: Minimum educational level: Diploma. Female age 20 - 35. Talkative, enthusiastic, honest, ability to use computer and internet, ability to communicate in Thai and English and punctual. Contact 081 417 0978.

Couple Wanted: Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@ gmail.com 076 203 010.

P.E. / Swim teacher wanted: Phuket International Kindergarden is looking for a experienced P.E. / Swimming teacher for our primary students. If you are certified in this field and Thai/ Philippine national please apply. Email: becky201077@gmail.com.

Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English, customer service skills, knowledge in F&B, HK, front office, Knowledge of computer basic skills, own car with driving license, working in Phang Nga -Natai Beach. Candidate send resume to: hr@luxuryvillasandhomes.com. Office: 6/84 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket 83110. Call 076 527 633, 087 881 0003.

Headteacher/Coordinator wanted: Phuket International is looking for an experienced headteacher / teacher's coordinator. If you have worked in this position before please contact us for more information. Phuket International Kindergarden and School, Chalong. Email: becky201077@gmail. com. Fulltime, flexible, strong leadership and a good team player. The restaurant has an extensive menu with a focus on pizza, burgers and authentic Thai dishes. See phuket adventureminigolf.com.

Chef Wanted:

Document Control Officer: S e n i o r E S L Te a c h e r Needed: PHBGTU charity is seeking experienced Senior Teacher to teach, manage teaching staff, and develop curriculum for practical, quality English language programme in 2 government schools. info@ phukethasbeengoodtous.org.

Development Management Group Co., Ltd is searching for a Document Control Officer for our Patong Beach site. This administrative position controls documents and drawings for a construction site and is open for Thai Nationals only. Successful applicants will hold at least a vocational degree or certificate and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in office work. Need proven ability to use MS Office and good English communication skills. Knowledge of engineering or construction is a plus. Call 076 617 763, email: tum@dmg-thailand.com.

Sales Managers And Reps Wanted: Club Tropical Asia is looking for experienced Managers, TO’s & Liners for the expansion of our successful operation in Phuket and Samui. Great product and huge growth potential. 084 847 1320 or salesbt@clubtropicallifestyle.com.

Looking for people who love animals: and would like to do some volunteer work looking after sick, injured and homeless dogs in Thalang area. Contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com

Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5’, Phuket English TV 'Phuket News TV' and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

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The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers great career prospects for the right candidate

The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national ● Be a proficient photographer ● Have good English writing skills ● Be a strong communicator

● Have a hunger for the news ● Have a willingness to learn ● Be willing to work to deadlines

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● Competitive salary & bonuses depending ● 5 day work week – (Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 6 pm) ● Friendly work environment & excellent progress opportunities ● Time in lieu policy for any overtime hours worked Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th.com Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

Sales Staff Wanted: PhukeLooking for experienced sales staff for new condo project in Surin. Must be able to communicate in English written and verbally. Being available on short notice is a must. Thai nationals only. Email: luc@phuket-tropicalrealestate.com.

Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai and English. ● Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude. ● Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@thephuketnews.com Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

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Urgently looking for a Thai national who has strong English communication skills and very good telephone etiquette. Work Mon-Fri. Attractive benefits. Send CV to jobs@ hoteltravel.com.

Web/Graphic Designer:

Urgently looking for 2 Junior Web/Graphic Designers. Degree in Graphic design. Skills in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML/DHTML. Send CV and portfolio to jobs@hoteltravel.com.

Junior Web Developer: Urgently looking for 2 Junior Web Developers. Must posses Microsoft web development technologies, including, ASP or ASP.NET (VB), MSSQL and JavaScript. Send CV to jobs@hotel travel.com.

New Hot Yoga Studio In Bangtao: New hot yoga studio in Bangtao is looking to hire enthusiastic staff - come and join our happy and healthy environment! Thai English speaking receptionist with basic accounting skills (B20k basic per month) and a customer services assistant to operate the juice bar (B15k basic per month) are required. We are also looking to hire cleaners. Please send CVs with photos to peterantonioni@ gmail.com.

KG & P1-3 Teaching Vacancies: ELT Phuket is looking to appoint two experienced teachers to star t at Kala Pattana School on Chaofa West Road, Phuket as soon as possible. Please email CV to eltorborjor@ gmail.com

Account ant Require Urgently: Job description: In charge of all payable account, prepare daily payment and monthly report, issuing invoice/tax receipt, do In/Out put VAT for Service department. Contact 076 273 319.

Phuket's Live 89.5 is looking for

VOICE OVER TALENT We are looking for all sorts of voices male, female, kids to adults. If you think you've got what it takes, read below.

What we require from you is simple: ● Male or female ● English language speaking ● Experience is an advantage but not essential This is a freelance position ONLY and will be paid per shift. The company is expanding therefore opportunities for full time positions may arise in the future.

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Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

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Fu l l y equipped 10m cruiser ready to sail away. Lots of gear & electronics. Sleeps 4. Volvo diesel. Aries windvane. Solar panels. Liferaft. GRP dinghy. ONLY B750,000. kmdelfina@yahoo. com.

meters W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@krabikonnect.com.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.

4 cabins 3 bedrooms fully equipped located in Boat lagoon. With excellent place FREE for 7 years. Price 12 million or EXCHANGE for a Villa or Apartment in Rawai, Kata, Karon. For English - Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com or SMS 081 788 8280. For Russian - Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com or SMS: 080 529 0726.

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

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready to berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available. Well protect by sea condition and full facilities provided.Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar / Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established. Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities. B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla: Boat Sales and Charters: Want to build or charter your own boat to get out among Phukets many islands for fishing or pleasure? Then please contact the experts on 081 270 4291 or go to www. fishingboatingthailand.com.

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay:

A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: garysmith436@btinternet.com.

Located mid-soi on Bangla, Patong Beach Contact now for best units & special offers on pre-sales. 3 years contract. Price starting B1.7million. Call 08 5887 7414

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. Euro385,000. Call: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

Sale New Boat SR-18 Finished: Only B280,000. Samran Speedboat for sale - Hull Only: Excellent condition, 12.18m Fiberglass Bowrider, 12mm thick hull, 600ltr fuel tank, 150ltr water tank, licensed for 25 passengers, storage area, manual head, 5 years old, B1.4 million o.n.o, contact 076 362 300 Ext.1801.

Marine. We are professional boat builders, factory located in Pattaya. This model is SR-18 fully finished. We can delivery to you place. “This price excludes engine”. Call 081 782 0921. Email: nungnapong@ hotmail.com.

Speed Boat For Sale:

Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 8942124.

Marine. We are professional boat builders, factory located in Pattaya, This model is SR-21 fully finished. We can deliver to your place. “This price excludes engine.” Call 081 782 0921. Email: nungnapong@ hotmail.com.

Speed boat for sale! Now B290,000: 6 metre body Bayliner, 200 HP (EFI) Mercury engine, Yamaha 5 HP back up engine. Blue book. Including: trailer, 2 anchors, and cover, Garmin deep sounder and fish finder brand new. Call 081 477 5637 THAI; 086 283 0082 ENG, RUS.

62ft Hatteras Style yacht, 35 + 4 crew, large upper deck includes website: www. char terboatsphuket.com, price B5,370,000 or best offer. email: eastcoastefi@aol.com or 087 889 8044.

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6.5M RIB: New Hypalon tubing and blue cover. On a fiber glass V shaped hull. 240HP Mercury Giving comfortable cruise at 25-30Kts and 40 Kts Max Ideal for family day trips to beach skiing etc. 081 273 6959.

Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: Only B330,000. Samran

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successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn Engli sh as A sia devel o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed w it h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n an d t h e C h a - am branch also holds a TEFL license. As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

KOH LIPE Dive Center for sale: URGENT SALE Speedboat

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to cruise. Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design. New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail. com.

2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very

Guest house & Business: For sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N . S .- 3 K d o c um e nt) n ex t to Swissotel Kamala. 500 m from kamala beac h. B 32 milli on. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Yamaha 200HP4s, Coltri Sub compressor, Nitrox system, 16 BCD, 11 regulators, 32 tanks, website, renewed TAT, buildings, 5 rooms for rent. Asking price 120,000 USD. 084 399 8978.

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Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala. 40 Patong New Hotel for Longterm Lease: 40 rooms with full furnished, TV, fridge, aircon, hot water, swimming pool, restaurant and spa. Located in Soi Nanai villa. Contact 086 300 9406.

Sport Club for Sale by Owner: Set on 4 rai land with full chanote title. Include tennis court, volleyball court, fishing lake, game room, restaurant and bar and separate guest bungalow for sale or long term lease. Call +66 81 569 6026, +61 498 248 656 (English & Thai) Email:patbittersweet@gmail. com. See www.phuketsport.com.

Restaurant/Pub: For sale in Bang Tao Beach Road. Get 10 year contract, great location 50m from Best Western Hotel & Beach. Full furniture and equipment. Price B2.5 million. Call 087 893 8590, Email: somtom_landandhouse@yahoo.de

SELF STORAGE, POTRA COM, PRE-FAB

metres to the beach. 10 rooms with full furnishings. Restaurant 54 seat. Price B8 million. For more information call 081 396 0033.

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Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com.

CHILDCARE

5 In 1 Business For Sale: Good location, 1 1/4 Rai. 1) Jungle bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 65 pax, parking: 15-16 vehicles, good business. 2) Beauty salon: fully equipped. 3) Massage pallor. 4) Restaurant. 5) Indoor pub: fully equipped, stage, seating: 70 pax. Lease for 8 years+6 months left on lease. Sale: 5.7 MB. Negotiable! Contact: five.business@ yahoo.com, 091 654 1720, 087 892 6204, (Russian) 085 709 9191 (Thai) (English) 091 654 1720.

3 Business For Sale: Good location, Rawai Area. 1) Big Bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 60 pax, parking: 10 vehicles, good business. 2) Massage parlor – leased out 3) Beauty salon: fully equipped. Lease 8 years+6 months left on lease - Have owned business for 8 years - Sale: 2.9 MB. Negotiable! 087 892 6204, 091 654 1720.

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto: G u e s t h o u se Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract(fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area. Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

Restaurant / Guesthouse: Established restaurant covering two shop houses with private terrace and owners apartment or 8 room guesthouse. Freehold (no lease/rent). Includes all equipment and newly renovated kitchen. Contact for details. Projected ROI 4 years. Call 081 956 3166.

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

25 year lease for sale. Well situated in fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.

2 Business For Sale: Good location, Rawai Area -1) Restaurant – 40 pax - leased out 2) Indoor pub: fully equipped, disco - stage, seating:70 pax. Lease - 8 years+6 months left on lease.Sale:2.9 MB Negotiable. 087 892 6204, 087 244 1322, 091 654 1720.

Buds Nursery:

Phuket’s oldest international childcare facility. High-quality, time-proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-8. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076 384 638, 080 624 7060. Website: www.budsphuket.com.

My name is Tida, only the other day my owner told me to find a new home that she had enough of me and I’m too old or she will put me outside, can you believe that after 3 years of faithful service I took her wherever she wanted to go and never never let her down once.

tong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

FunStart: Family sports and leisure Toyota Vios For Sale: 2007 lady owner perfect condition B359,000. Tel 081 125 1873, gordon_asia@hotmail. com.

Now I’m looking for new owner, she must be nice to me, please buy me as I don’t want to sleep outside. I’m still very young, only just over 3 years old, I have big heart and strong legs as I not travel much. I’m fully automatic and come with all trimmings. B430,000, first class insurance for 1 year + register for 1 year. Please don’t call her, call my friend John 087 276 0529 if you want to see me.

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Golf Membership: Blue Canyon Golf Lifetime membership for sale! Excellent saving! B89,500 Call 084 052 2277.

HONDA CIT Y '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm: Very reliable and

BUSINESS SERVICES

club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstartphuket.com.

user-friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Price B218,000. Call 083 102 0070.

Singapore Club Phuket: Calling all Singaporeans in Phuket to join Singapore Club Phuket. Contact Robin on 081 803 7189.

Gol f M emb er ship for Sale: Loch Palm 500,000 Baht. Buyer pays for transfer. 083 388 5566. Email borst.jg@gmail.com

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

bar for sale in Soi Bel Air. Wally Bar, all stock, T.V. sound system, beer boxes and fridges included in sale, rent, only B10,000 monthly. Only B600,000 ono. 086 725 0771.

Tile I t: Thalang. Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique. Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

CARS FOR SALE

Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq metre+building+10 bed+10 bath+2 restaurants. Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@ yahoo.com.

2012 Toyota Commuter Van – Low mileage 13,500 Kilo Meter. Loaded, leather seats, Back Up camera, Video System. Only B900,000. Contact via emailmartin@phuketfishboat.com.

Hi Every One:

URGENT Boutigue Hotel for Lease: A small boutigue Pa-

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

Commuter Van For Sale:

CHILDREN’S CLUB

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.

Toyota Hilux VIGO, 4 door, 4x4, 3.0 Diesel, model 2007, mileage 87,000 km only, first owner, all service by Toyota, new tires, beige interior, Alpha Canopy/front Bull bar. Call 086 943 8989 Chalong.

Cement Production Plant: Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery. Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.

Clubs & Memberships: Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006: One hand, private. Only 96,000 km. Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile. B220,000. Contact Yupin English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

Isuzu Dmax: Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel Offers Zumba/LesMills/Yoga Classes/ Weight Training/Sauna/Steam/Swimming pool-all inclusive. For a free trial workout come along and join the action. Call 076 354 027, 087 275 3614, www.clubasiaphuket.com.

PHUKET ICON BUSINESS FOR SALE

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY FOR SALE ES CO LTD… RSAL SERVIC E IV N ORLD U T E K PHU WITH THE W N IO T C E N N HT CO ANDS YOUR FREIG PHUKET EXP S A G IN W O GR  20 YEAR PROFITABLE OPERATION  50 MB PLUS TURNOVER 2012 CALANDAR YEAR  BHT 20 MILLION FIRM WALK IN WALK OUT

Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide. Per fect condition, 20 0 6, manual, 17,500 km, 218 hp supercharged, high end hifi, Recaro seats, Book Service, Ultimate Mini. Collectors item. B1.6m, 089 866 3756 (Eng/Th) frankdreist@ hotmail.com.

www.phukettransport.com CONTACT PETER: peterb@interglobalau.com PHONE: 0848433492

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MOVING & STORAGE

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013

List your advert for FREE at thephuketnews.com Backgammon: Players Wanted. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketcon nection@yahoo.com

Looking for a VISA Service? Phuket Cooking Academy: Cooking and baking classes have never been more fun using our top-class professional facilities. With complimentary transport from around the island, head to the best Masterchef kitchen on the island. Learn the tricks of the trade from international award winning Chef, Lionel Raiffort. Learn how to cook, from Thai & European cuisines, to the art of baking. Get involved and make a day of it, groups are welcome. For more information, visit w w w.phuketcooking-academy.com or call 081 821 4064.

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

Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@ gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.

PET ADOPTION

PERSONAL SERVICES PET HOSPITAL

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

Kite Surf Equipment for Sale: 2 new boards, never used.

Chaofah Pet Hospital: 8/28â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29 Moo 9, Chaofah East Road. Contact 076 283 365.

2 Kites, used 2-3 times. New price was more then 200,000 Baht. Sell altogether for 100,000 Baht. For single items please call: 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 520.

POOL TABLES Mirage Ocean Kayak:

For Sale, "Mirage" ocean kayak, 6 meters, Kevla hull, electric pump and all the gear, near new, hardly used. Call 081 958 675 4, email: johnhideaway@ hotmail.com

Mum & Puppy Need a Home

VALCUCINE for sale: VALCUCINE showroom kitchen for sale due to renovation. 3 years old / good condition / Walnut material with Stainless Steel worktop /hob / hood sink and tap. Please call English (084 240 6688) and Thai (081 484 2565).

Lady & Yam-Lai are abandoned and in desperate need of a loving home. Mum 1.5 years & Puppy 4 Months old female. I have boarded them at Surin Beach Pet Hospital.

Ocean Kayak For Sale:

But this is not a long term solution and the dogs can not just be put out on the street as they need an owner. They are both the most beautiful girls who want nothing more than you to love them. Wonderful with other dogs and great with children. Beautiful loving well mannered girls. They can go together or separately. Call 081 271 3211, email: sonyaklapko@yahoo. com.

Motorbike Trailer with Tow bar: Professionally built motorbike trailer, with tow bar and coupling. Cost B45,000 to build, will sell for B25,000. Ideal for dog caring or shopping. Very stable. Please ring 084 858 1917.

Health Food:

Online health food in Thailand. Good karma, all natural, healthy, and organic products. Please contact 082 276 1675, w w w.good karmathailand.com.

Lose Weight Feel Great!: Organic, Delicious, Nutritious Fruit & Vegetable Juice Detox programs from 5,000 baht Delivered To Your Door. www.weightwatchdetox.com, call now to get 10% discount! 084 100 6274. Email: sales@weight watchdetox.com

Why buy a pet?:

Soi Dog Foundation have over 300 beautiful dogs and puppies available for adoption. Fully vaccinated and sterilised. Contact 085 574 4258 or email: cindy@ soidog.org.

Get your Money Machine Now! : Quick Profit, Best for Bars

For Sale, "Mirage" ocean kayak, 6 meters, Kevla hull, electric pump and all the gear, near new. 081 958 6754, johnhideaway @hotmail.com

& Commercials. Call us about Special LOW SEASON Discount to Buy Pool Tables & Profit Sharing or Rent Deal at PATANAKARN BILLIARDS PHUKET. Tel 076 521 211, 081 171 2121.

W E A R E LO O K I N G FOR A NEW HOME Several rescued dogs, Cute, cuddly & groomed ready to be loved. For more photos visit www.doggieheaven.net Or contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com ***Vaccinated & sterilised

SPORTING GOODS & EXERCISE Kite Boarding Complete Setup: Kite Boarding Complete setup (Suitable for beginners to intermediate): Cabrinha 2012 Switchblade 14M Kite and Bar Mystic Warrior Harness 138x44 board All in excellent condition with extras.081 252 3887.

Custom Trek MTB HardTail: Trek 8 Series Alu Frame, 20.5 inch (180 cm+) pimped in white. Fuji/ XT/ Deore drive train. XT SIS disk Brakes, Custom Alex/ Veulta wheels, Sock Shox SID Team front shox. SuperFly bike. Call 081 737 0722.

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available. Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company. For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

Sailboat for Sale/or TRADE

2 mast 17 metre (50 c.v. Yanmar engine) excellent condition Fully equipped located in Chalong. Valuations price B15 million. Price NOW! 9.8 million - OR TO EXCHANGE. For a villa/apartment in Rawai, Kata, Karon Phuket. Email maurice.phuket@gmail.com or SMS 081 788 8280 For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Contenders pull away from pack FOOTBALL

huket’s Super Six soccer league is starting to take shape after the first three rounds of matches, with several key teams in each division signaling their intentions to take top honours. Division 1 Seduction v Great Bangkok: 2 – 7 New Thai team Great Bangkok proved they are worthy Division 1 contenders, with a win against str uggling Seduction. Pita Bar Phuketeers v Shakers FC: 4 – 3 This fast-paced match was even until the dying minutes, when Pita Bar scored a late goal to take home all three points and stay on target for the top of Division 1. Irish Times v Joy Dive FC: 2 – 7 The strong Joy Dive squad had few problems overcoming newcomers Irish Times in a 7 – 2 win. TT Boys v Phuket Condos & Homes: 3 – 9 A massive win for PC&H, making sure the Season 4 champions remain top of the first division table and on target to win Season 5. Division 2 Big Apple & Pita v Mr Moo: 2 – 1 A close match-up between these two competitive teams,

with Big Apple grinding out their first win of the new season. Fruit Ninjas v 9th Floor: 6–1 A slightly flattering result for the Fruit Ninjas, who nevertheless deserved the massive win after showing the 9th Floor how to convert chances into goals. Rose United v Phuket Serenity Villas: 4 – 4 Two of the top contenders for Division 2 honours shared the spoils in this 4-all stalemate. Gang Junior v KTM Phuket: 3 – 1 Gang Jr enjoyed their first win of Season 5 against new boys KTM Phuket.

Division 3 Grizzly’s FC v Nong Ice FC: 2 – 2 Grizzly’s FC failed to convert their chances, and were stopped in their tracks by Nong Ice FC. Two Chefs v Daohang FC: 2 – 11 New Thai team Daohang FC look unstoppable in Division 3, and showed no mercy with this massive 11–2 win against second place side Two Chefs. Raum-pheun Coffee Club v Banana FC: 2 – 3 After a close game between these two Thai teams, Banana FC earned a narrow victory – their first win of the season. Mew FC v Bat Fire: 3 – 1 New team Mew FC also picked up their first win of the new season against Bat Fire.

Watching the weather SURF SPOT Tim Campbell editor@classactmedia.co.th

Phuket Super Six League Division 1

Team

Pts

Phuket Condos & Homes

Joy Dive FC

Great Bangkok

TT Boys

Pita Bar Phuketeers

-3

Shakers FC

-3

Seduction

-10

Irish Times

-8

Division 2

Team

Pts

Phuket Serenity Villas

Rose United

Fruit Ninjas

Gang Junior

Big Apple & Pita

-4

KTM Phuket

-5

9th Floor

-5

Mr Moo

-5

Division 3

Team

Pts

Daohang FC

Grizzly’s FC

Two Chefs

-6

Raum-pheun Coffee Club

-1

Bat Fire

-2

Mew FC

-6

Banana FC

-7

Nong Ice FC

-2

Flow Jam! boarding surf event in Kata SURFING

TOP FLOWBOARDING ATHLETES from Asia are gathering in Phuket for the first Flow Jam! competition, being held at Surf House Phuket in Kata tomorrow (Saturday, June 15). The competition takes place in the venue’s Double FlowRider surf machine, which pumps out water at a speed of 30 kilometres an hour over a large sculptured vinyl surface, giving

riders the opportunity to surf a continual wave standing up on a flowboard, or by kneeling or lying on a bodyboard. The Flow Jam! event, which includes international and national class competitions for men, women and juniors in flowboarding and bodyboarding, takes place at Surf House Phuket in Kata on Saturday, June 15, from 12pm until 7pm. Spectators welcome, admission free. For more infor mat ion , visit surfhousephuket.com

Bangkok Beer & Beverages, island's largest wholesaler of 500+ premium beverages from 12 countries. Ask for our extensive portfolio: bart@bbb.co.th and visit www.bbb.co.th for more info. Tel: 076-200751-3, Fax: 076-200754

TOO MANY TIMES WILL you see a surfer on dry land bragging to their mates about a particular day where the waves were huge and clean, and how they caught the biggest wave of their life, performing an awesome manoeuvre just like they saw on TV. To top it off they just happened to be the only person out in the water at that time. Similarly, when you turn up on a given day to check the waves, someone in the car park who is drying off will begin to explain “Oh, you should have been here earlier, it was going off.” Which brings me to my next point: what is a good surf session? Is it when the waves are big or small, or when you catch one wave, or 30? Or is it when there are not many people in the water? Or is it when the stress of everyday life starts to flick you in the nose constantly that you just want to scream? Guess what? The answer is all of the above. Now don’t get me wrong, there are different types of waves and within every real surfer there is a fire that burns inside, a lust to be out on a perfect wave, more spectacular than any they have

ridden before. But in reality, unless you have tonnes of cash to chase these types of waves, or are lucky to live in parts of the world where such waves are found, you are at the mercy of what the ocean brings you. But if you ask every surfer, I’m sure they would all agree that a good surf session is every time they get to get in the water, if it happens to be on a utopia of a wave, bonus! A keen surfer will learn the weather patterns, and through experience and local beach knowledge they will know what the waves are like even before getting to the beach. This doesn’t stop them, however, from physically going to the beach and having a look. In Phuket the ocean can change quite quickly: in one moment small and messy, and then 20 minutes later clean and with some nice size waves rolling through. The international schools are getting closer to their school holidays and there are now a couple of holiday surf camps for the kids available, as well as fun surf lessons for the whole family. You can catch all the latest on Phuket’s surf events, activities and reports by emailing info@skylaphuket.com Surf’s up Phuket! Tim Campbell standupprojects.com

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Phuket rain puts out ‘Fire Power’ FOOTBALL

Thai Division 1 Team

Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

ntense monsoon rain on Sunday evening halted Phuket FC’s match against visiting PTT Rayong FC, after five minutes into the second half and with the score on nil-all. Under Thai football rules, the teams agreed to forgo playing the remaining time on Monday morning, and will complete last 40 minutes of the match at Surakul Stadium on a date yet to be decided. Second-placed PTT Rayong FC had traveled south to the island with their best team, including goalkeeper Noguchi Pinto, speedy midfielder Amadou Quattara, playmaker Jozef Tirer, and experienced forward Pipat Tonkanya. Phuket FC’s team was less intimidating as most of the squad’s key players didn’t start: Dudu, Eak-artit Somjit and Sakareya Kolea were listed as substitutes, while Poramut Krongborisut and Watcharapong Jun-ngam were brought into the side. The rain was just a light shower when the match kicked off at 6.30pm. PTT Rayong had a close

Players on both sides found themselves wrong-footed by the downpour. shot early on, when Quattara sped along Phuket’s right sideline before crossing into the Phuket penalty box for his teammate Teru Tanaka to charge in, but the subsequent shot didn’t make it past Phuket keeper Ninuruddin “SpiderMing” Nideha. Phuket then had a chance of their own eight minutes later, when Giorgi Tsimakuridze clipped the ball forward to Chana Sonwiset. Chana was tackled with force inside PTT Rayong’s penalty box as soon as he touched the ball, but the referee let the game continue – to the vocal objections of many Phuket fans who saw their player down but no free-kick

or penalty awarded. By this time the rain had intensified and it became more difficult to control the ball on the waterlogged pitch. Tackles became more forceful on the slippery ground, and warnings were given by the referee to both sides. After 26 minutes of the first half, with large puddles forming on the pitch, Surakul’s floodlights went out, plunging the stadium into darkness for almost 10 minutes. Meanwhile, the rain got even heavier. When the lights came on and the game resumed, large parts of the pitch were flooded with water, but the teams played on in the deluge. PTT pushed through a se-

ries of attacks over the next 10 minutes – before the stadium floodlights switched off again for a few minutes, due to a brief power cut affecting all of Phuket Town. Ninuruddin saved a few shots from PTT Rayong, but efforts to score by both sides were badly hampered by the rain, although PTT player Jozef Tirer made one decent attempt. In the last minute of the game, Phuket FC had another chance when Watcharapong sent the ball high in to the danger zone from left field. PTT keeper Noguchi Pinto reached for the ball, but it slipped though his hands. Giorgi then charged in, but Pinto quickly recovered and

Pts

PTT Rayong FC

Bangkok FC

Singh Tarua FC

Nakon Rachasima FC

Phuket FC

Saraburi FC

Nakhon Pathom United

Air Force United FC

2 3

MP W

BBCU FC

Trat FC

Krabi FC

Ayutthaya FC

Siam Navy

Khon Kaen FC

Sri Racha FC

TTM FC

Rayong FC

Rayong United

got there before him – though the Georgian striker couldn’t stop fast enough and crashed into the PTT goalie. Fortunately the referee didn’t book him, instead blowing the whistle and ending the first half with the score at 0-0. By the time of the secondhalf kick-off, the pitch was in even worse condition than before, with deep puddles of water covering most of the pitch, which slowed or stopped dead most passes and shots. Five minutes into the half, the referee decided to abandon the game – with 40 minutes

remaining to play, and the score still at nil-all. Thai football regulations stipulate that an abandoned game should be continued the next day, but the referee and teams agreed that the remaining game would be postponed to a later date that will be set by Thai League officials, probably on June 19 or July 13. The Phuket News is the official media partner f o r Ph u ke t F C , a n d publishes the Match Guide available at each home game for just B10.

Brazilian stars for Phuket FC FOOTBALL

Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

PHUKET FC HAVE ANnounced a partnership deal with Brazilian football club Cruzeiro Esporte Clube – and revealed a new Brazilian star player for The Islanders. Phu ket FC P resident Pamuke Atchariyachai and Cruzeiro EC International Business Manager Pedro Moreira formally signed the agreement at a press event in Phuket on Tuesday (June 11). The newest Islander, by way of Cruzeiro, was also present to sign his Phuket FC contract: 19-year old attacking midfielder Cristian Alex da Silva Santos, who will start playing for Phuket in the second half of the season. Mr Pamuke said he was excited and delighted that a world-class team like Cruzeiro EC had chosen Phuket FC as their only partner in Thailand and the ASEAN region. He said he was confident that the cooperation between the teams would aid Phuket FC’s development and their campaign to gain promotion to the Thai Premier League for next season.

New attacking midfielder Cristian Alex da Silva Santos. Under the deal, Cruzeiro will provide Phuket FC with skilled players, while Phuket FC players will travel to train at Cruzeiro, in the Belo Horizonte region of Brazil. Cruzeiro is one of Brazil’s oldest football clubs, and one of only six Brazilian clubs never relegated from Brazil’s top division. Two more Brazilian players, a forward and a midfielder, are also expected to arrive in Phuket soon to join the team under the deal. Mr Moreira said he was excited with the Phuket FCCruzeiro partnership because he saw the potential for Phuket FC to be a great team under President Pamuke’s management. He also said he was confident that Phuket’s new Brazilian player, Cristian Alex,

would help Phuket achieve their Thai Premier League dream, noting that he had played for Cruzeiro since the age of 11. Mr Moreira also spoke of the possibility of a Cruzeiro FC team visiting Phuket soon to play a friendly match against Phuket FC. President Pamuke and Mr Moreira also introduced two young Phuket footballers, Micah and Jonah Duchovy, from Bang Jo United youth amateur youth team in Bang Jo, a small town near the Heroines Monument. Both recently returned from training at the Cruzeiro Academy in Brazil, and will travel back to continue training again in August. Mr Pamuke hailed the pair as among the next generation of Phuket FC footballing stars.

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Aquathlon launches Superkidz TRAITHLON

he first races in the multi-sport Thanyapura Superkidz Triathlon series, presented by Class Act Media, were held in Phuket on Saturday (June 8). More than 80 children and a handful of adults competed on the running and swimming course at the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) in Thalang district. The inaugural aquathlon race day attracted young athletes from Thailand, Malaysia, UK, the Netherlands, Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Austria, Russia and the US. The weather was dry and cloudy, but by mid-morning the rising temperatures presented an additional challenge for the young competitors. Competitors aged 6-8 years raced in a 50 metre swim and 500 metre race; ages 9 and 10 faced a 100 metre swim and 1 kilometre race; ages 11-12, a 150 metre swim and a 1.5 kilometre run; ages 13-14, a 200 metre swim and a 2 kilometre run; and ages 15 and up, including adults, competes in a three-stage race: a 1.5 kilometre run, a 400 metre swim, and another 1.5 kilometre run. Thanyapura’s senior triathlon coach and eight-times

Superkidz Aquathlon Age Group Winners Name

Time

(minutes)

AGE 6 FEMALE Lala Varnier

5.16

Belem Baillet Lavandon

5.42

Tegan Ann Sylvia Sweaney

6.00

AGE 6 MALE Lee Mouille

5.05

Alexander Dupont

5.11

Conner Breit

5.30 AGE 7-8 FEMALE

Ironman world champion Jurgen Zack said the first event in the Superkidz series heralded even better things to come. “I was impressed with the level of performance and the good strong results. It was nice to see progress in their fitness level especially those, who have attended our training

regularly, and we can say they are the real ‘super kids’. We look forward to seeing more of that in the coming events.” The next events in the Superkidz series are a running race day on September 1, a duathlon race on October 5, and a full Superkidz Triathlon race on March 8, 2014.

Katie Thomson

4.30

Shakira Peace

4.34

Maddie McMillan

4.46

AGE 7-8 MALE Lou Mouille

4.23

Jake Drinkwater

4.27

Quilty Kieran

5.08 AGE 9-10 FEMALE

Chloe Schijnemekers Valery Ousyannikov

7.33 10.36

Name AGE 9-10 MALE Ben MacMillan Marcus Judd Siam Yapp AGE 11-12 FEMALE Lucy Johnson AGE 11-12 MALE Max Luer Chris Thomson Ukrit Oapirat AGE 13-14 FEMALE Anmalifs Johnson Chanya Cserepy AGE 13-14 MALE Daniel Pedroni Randolf Lehnert Panupong Yoy-Ngern ADULT Saranon Chantaraj Callum Pedroni Marcus Luer

Time

(minutes)

6.53 7.18 7.20 12.48 8.53 9.19 10.57 15.02 20.40 13.20 14.00 16.04 18.35 19.57 23.59

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run 1425: 4pm, Saturday, June 15 Hares: No Hope, Singha, GR, QoP & Lau Lau Louder Directions: Head north on Thepkasattri Road towards the airport. Turn left approx. 2.8 km north of the main Thalang traffic lights into the Old Airport Road (Route 4031) and drive west for 2.5 km. Turn left at second junction to Ban Namuang (HHH sign). After 1.1 km, turn right at junction (HHH sign) then right after 700m at next junction (HHH sign). Drive approx 350m and turn left down track (HHH sign.) The laager is on the left, about 100m down the track. More info: www.phuket-hhh.com

Over 90 Cities, One Perfect Gateway. SilkAir and Singapore Airlines Connecting you to Places. Phuket hashers on run 1424 last weekend at Koh Siray, with fantastic views from the hilltop. Photo: Katie Wellington

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BISP hails successful games MULTISPORT

round 300 young athletes from eight international schools around Asia took part in the FOBISSEA Primary Games at British International School, Phuket (BISP) last week. The games started at the BISP grounds in Koh Kaew last Thursday with athletics and swimming competitions, and continued with a tee-ball competition – a modified type of softball for young players – on Friday and a five-aside football tournament on Saturday. “It is always a pleasure to welcome schools to our beautiful campus and to provide an opportunity for our young athletes to meet, compete and make new friends. I am sure that this FOBISSEA Primary Games will be no exception,” said BISP Headmaster Neil Richards. “I am also sure that the 300 young athletes will enjoy their time with us, and take away memories to last a lifetime.” “My thanks to all coaches, both at BISP and from the visiting schools, for giving so much time and energy on behalf of the students, and also to the 200 visiting parents who

have made a very real effort to support their children.” As well as the hosts, BISP, the international schools participating in this year’s FOBISSEA Primary Games were: International School Brunei, Brunei; International School

Penang (Uplands), Malaysia; British School Beijing, China; Dulwich College, Suzhou, China; Kellett School, Hong Kong; Taipei European School, Taiwan; and St. Andrew’s International School, Bangkok, Thailand.

FOBISSEA Primary Games 2013: official results ATHLETICS

1. British International School, Phuket 2. Kellet School, Hong Kong 3. British School of Beijing, China

SWIMMING

1. British International School, Phuket 2. Kellet School, Hong Kong 3. International School of Penang (Uplands), Malaysia

T-BALL Under 9s

1. British International School, Phuket

2. Taipei European School, Taiwan 3. International School Brunei

Under 10s

1. Taipei European School, Taiwan 2. Kellet School, Hong Kong 3. British International School, Phuket

Under 11s

1. Taipei European School, Taiwan 2. Kellet School, Hong Kong 3. St Andrew’s International School, Bangkok

FOOTBALL Under 9 Boys

1. British International School, Phuket

Brit wins Laguna Phuket Marathon in 2hrs, 41min M ICH A EL PAGE OF the United Kingdom won the eighth Laguna Phuket International Marathon (LPIM), as more than 4,000 entrants from 45 countries competed over a number of different courses. Pa ge f i n i s h e d t h e 42k marathon in a time of 02:41:02, followed by Yasuhiro Saito of Japan in 02:52:01 and Panom

Khansamol of Thailand in 02:58:23. The women’s 42k race was won by Naomi Ochai of Japan in 03:19:38 with another Japanese, Fumie Terahata second in 03:27:24 and Ninik Sugawati of Indonesia third in 03:34:48. In the half marathon, Thai TV star and aspiring marathoner Krittapas “Krit” Sakdidtanon – the event’s charity ambassa-

dor – was accompanied by a fund-raising team in a “Charity Caravan” and delighted locals in villages and markets along the course by stopping to collect donations for the Laguna Phuket Foundation. Funds raised went to LPIM’s ‘Run for Our Kids’ drive, which aims to raise B1million for the foundation’s support of local schools and communities.

2. Taipei European School, Taiwan 3. International School Brunei

Under 10 Boys

1. St Andrew’s International School, Bangkok 2. Taipei European School, Taiwan 3. Dulwich College Suzhou, China

1. Taipei European School, Taiwan 2. The British School of Beijing, China 3. Kellet School, Hong Kong

Under 10 Girls

Under 11 Boys

1. British International School, Phuket 2. The British School of Beijing, China 3. International School of Penang (Uplands), Malaysia

Under 9 Girls

1. British International School, Phuket 2. Kellet School, Hong Kong 3. St Andrew’s International School, Bangkok

1. Kellet School, Hong Kong 2. The British School of Beijing, China 3. St Andrew’s International School, Bangkok

Under 11 Girls

Students thank Phuket Rugby 10s tournament for ACF scholarship A GROUP OF 40 LOCAL school children sponsored by teams at Phuket’s Strategic Sports International Rugby 10s tournament thanked their benefactors with an on-field performance during the event in Thalang district last month. Students sponsored by the Asia Center Foundation (ACF) scholarship programme have traditionally prepared a performance on the field for the sponsoring teams at the tournament, held on the island this year for the 15th time. Attending the tournament is one of the highlights of the scholarship programme, the sponsored students from schools in Phuket and Khao Lak created a performance based on the theme “Hope”. The students performed a thank you song, and four children also spoke about their hopes and dreams, and their perspectives on how the scholarship programme has motivated them to continue to go to school. At the height of the performance, 100 balloons were released to symbolise the children’s dreams for their futures. The ACF, a local Christian organisation that celebrated its

10th year of charity work last year, started the scholarship programme in 2005 to help children and families affected by the 2004 tsunami. The ACF and Phuket Rugby also manage the ACF Youth Rugby Development programme – and local youth team the Phuket Lomas did everyone proud by winning the cup in the U13 youth category of the Rugby 10s tournament., against youth teams from Bangkok [Bangkok Lions], Surathani and Krabi. Any kids interested to learning to play rugby are welcome to join the Phuket Lomas club activities. For details, contact the ACF’s sport development officer Darryn Mathee at darrynacf@gmail.

com This year the ACF also received a donation of B50,000 from DCM Solutions, presented during the 10s tournament, raised during the annual Charity Bike Ride from Bangkokeach February. The bike ride participants include passionate rugby players who have “branched out” to include this fund raising event in their programmes, to help the ACF continue their work with disadvantaged children. Including the DCM Solutions contribution, the bike ride raised B270,150 for the ACF scholarship programme. For more information about the ACF and its activities, contact director Roelien Muller at roemuthai@gmail.com

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Below-strength Brumbies still make Super 15 finals RUGBY UNION Melbourne Storm’s Cameron Smith. Photo: nrl.com

Smith celebrates NRL milestone in Storm win RUGBY LEAGUE AUSTRALIA TEST SKIPPER Cameron Smith celebrated his 250th National Rugby League game by leading the Melbourne Storm to a crushing 38-6 win over Cronulla on Sunday. Backing up from Queensland’s State of Origin 14-6 loss to NSW in midweek, Smith was one of the stars in his milestone game as the defending champions wrapped up the match by half-time with five unanswered tries for a 28-0 lead. The Sydney Roosters are third after a 38-24 win over Parramatta, whose woes of hitting rock bottom were compounded by a hamstring injury to their NSW fullback Jarryd Hayne, who is in doubt for the second State of Origin game against Queensland. The New Zealand Warriors

showed character that has been lacking this season when they came back from a 12-0 deficit to topple the fourth-placed Sea Eagles 18-16 in Auckland. Canterbury heaped further pressure on the coaching tenure of North Queensland boss Neil Henry, coming from behind for a 36-26 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. Fullback Josh Dugan starred in St George Illawarra’s upset 14-8 win over Newcastle in just his fourth game for the Dragons after being sacked by Canberra in March. The Wests Tigers defied a crippling injury toll to come from behind to beat in-form Penrith 20-18 at Penrith. In the last match of the round on Monday, Canberra Raiders hosted the Brisbane Broncos – with a final scoreline of 30-18 to the home side. AFP

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he ACT Br umbies virtually secured the Australian conference and qualified for their first finals in nine years with a bonus-point 39-17 Super 15 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Canberra last week. Missing five current Wallabies, the Brumbies moved five points clear of their nearest conference rivals Queensland Reds with one match left to play before next month’s playoffs. The Brumbies shook off their first-half lethargy to storm away from the Rebels after leading 10-3 at halftime to score four second-half tries and win convincingly. It is the first time the Brumbies have qualified for the Super Rugby finals since winning the southern hemisphere provincial series in 2004. Former South African winger Clyde Rathbone scored a brace of tries with other tries from Scott Sio, Henry Speight, Colby Faingaa and Zack Holmes. Stand-in captain and Wallabies hopeful Nic White left

Waratahs set up the win by running in three tries in the first half on the way to their eighth win of the season. Up 22-8 at half-time, the defensive resilience of the Waratahs ensured they secured the win, despite the Force enjoying the lion’s share of possession and territory in the second half. The Waratahs were denied a bonus point fourth try with the final play of the match by the narrowest margin possible, the video referee ruling Peter Betham lost control of the ball just as he reached over in the corner. With 10 players away on Wallabies duties, Waratahs captain Tom Carter said it was one of the best wins of his career. “That typifies the effort we have put in all year,” he said. “It is one of the best wins I have ever had.” Force skipper Pek Cowan dismissed suggestions that his team underestimated the Waratahs, saying they lost because of poor execution. “We created a lot of opportunities but weren’t able to execute,” he said. “We are very disappointed with that.” AFP

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Brazil’s Neymar da Silva Santos Junior at his debut for FC Barcelona this month. Photo: AFP/Lluise Gene

FOOTBALL

ey mar, the latest diamond extracted from Brazil’s mine of footballing talent, carries the hopes of a nation with one year to go to the World Cup, as well as the tag of “the new Pele” and rock-star status in his homeland. The flashy 21-year-old star of the Selecao, with his eccentric, perpetually changing haircut, is taking all the attention in his stride, vowing to “make his mark” at Barcelona, where he has just signed for a cool 57 million euros (US$75.3 million). As if it was not hard enough to be an equal to the legendary Pele, Neymar will also have to shine in the shadow of the brilliant Lionel Messi at Barca

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– the world’s best player whom he hopes to emulate one day. With an incredible technique and a hatful of goals circulating everywhere on the internet, Neymar has quickly established himself as an icon in a Brazil deprived of any major star since Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Robinho lost their lustre. The image of the goodlooking Neymar is now seen everywhere in Brazil. On television, dressed up as Elvis, Tarzan or as a martian, he sells ice-cream or dances virtually naked to launch an underwear brand. He is on web sites and at promotional events. Brazilian teenagers ask for “a Neymar” at the barber’s. Fainting girls throw themselves in his path. The footballer talks about his private life on social net-

THE NEW PELE?

working sites. There are photos of him with his young son and romancing young television soap opera actress Bruna Marquezina at the last Rio carnival. His fame is spreading worldwide. In February, Time magazine called him “the next Pele” on its cover. US magazine Sport Pro recently named him as the sportsmen with the biggest marketing potential in the world for the second year running, ahead of Messi and Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy. Neymar is evasive about whether such attention puts him under too much pressure. “It’s part of the job. It’s a responsibility but it’s great,” he said. Nevertheless, daily newspaper Globo has dedicated a full page to Neymar – called “Neymarketing” – expressing

concern about over-exposure that could harm his sporting prowess. “Neymar is becoming the Brazilian Beckham,” it assessed. Football flows through the veins of Neymar and he knows nothing else. As a child, he asked for a football every birthday, honing his astonishing technique through “futsal”, the five-aside game popular in South America which emphasises improvisation, creativity and ball control. He was discovered at a school tournament and signed at the age of 13 for Santos. His first contract was for 450 reais (US$225). His parents gave 10 per cent of that to an evangelical church. Despite his relatively small stature – just 1.74m (5ft 7in) –

Neymar turned professional in 2009 aged 17 with Pele’s old club, Santos. He set Santos on fire, scoring 137 goals, winning three Rio state championships, a Brazilian cup and a Copa Libertadores, missing out only on a national title. With his step-overs, overhead kicks, feints and flicks, Neymar is essentially an aerial dribbler and a devastating, cheeky humiliator of defenders. He also has lightning pace and a clean shot that burst nets. Yet at the same time, he has an incorrigible habit of falling near defenders. Another black mark on his copy book is that he has not yet performed well for the national side, something he could change when the Selecao opens their Confederations Cup account against Japan on

Saturday. Despite a decent record so far (19 goals in 31 matches), Neymar was part of the team that were knocked out at the quarter-final stage of the 2011 Copa America by Paraguay and on the losing side to Mexico in last year’s Olympic final. Many people, including Ronaldo, have urged him to try his luck in Europe to toughen up against quicker and more compact defences. “In every match abroad he plays badly. They all think they can solve the Selecao’s problems. Neymar isn’t ready to accept that responsibility,” Pele has said. “It’s said he’s the best in the world. But he’s more concerned with appearing in the media than playing for the team. He’s pre-occupied with changing his clothes and haircut...” AFP

Phuket tipped as venue for first Thai GP FORMULA ONE PHUKET IS LIKELY TO BE the venue for Thailand’s first Formula One race in 2015, says Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak. Mr Somsak said on Tuesday that his ministry had scrapped the plan to hold the event at Ratchadamnoen Avenue after protests by environmentalists and residents. He said it was also now against Thai law to organise a motor racing event in the

capital, thanks to a recent legal change: “The law, which took effect last month, prohibits a car racing event in inner Bangkok,” he said. The ministry would now try to organise the race in other provinces such as Phuket, Mr Somsak said. “Phuket should be an ideal venue which meets our target to promote tourism,” he said. “We still have time to prepare for the race.” Last week Mr Somsak explained that protests by en-

vironmentalists had prompted the organisers to consider changing the race location. The race must be approved by the International Motoring Federation (FIA) – and if the FIA insists that the event must be held in Bangkok, then it will have to be scrapped, said Mr Somsak. Thailand is among several countries vying for a spot on the F1 calendar and the Sports Authority of Thailand last month agreed on a 5.995-km track layout for a night race

through the heart of Bangkok. The proposed route would have started and finish at the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard next to the Chao Phraya river and near the Rama VIII Bridge and would have passed landmarks such as the Grand Palace and the Democracy Monument. Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly given the green light for Thailand to host a race in 2015, but no contract has yet been signed. Bangkok Post