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ONE WEEK’S WORTH OF GUNS POLICE PUT FIREARMS AND DRUGS ON SHOW AFTER A WEEK OF RAIDS Gen Patchara displays just one of 35 handguns, rifles and shotguns seized between November 1 and 7 in a blizzard of raids by police, who also grabbed ammunition, drugs and pirated brand goods. Saran Mitrarat reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

n a frightening indication of just how lawless some people in Phuket are, police seized more than 1,000 firearms, knives, packets of drugs and other contraband items in the week from November 1 to 7, which they showed off to the media on Tuesday (November 11). Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Patchara Boonyasit

explained, “Recently, there were several cases of people using weapons to attack or try to kill others, or to destroy properties. The police have been cracking down on these things with the aim of decreasing the number of criminals in Phuket to ensure tourists’ safety during that period,” said. “The week included the Patong Carnival marking the arrival of the high season (November 1-3), the Loy Krathong Festival (November 6-8) and there are in addition the

upcoming Asian Beach Games from November 14 to 23. “We must ensure that the crimes decrease so that tourists will be more confident,” he added. During the drive, 297 people were arrested in connection with 250 cases. Of these, 85 cases involved the seizure of weapons – 35 firearms, 138 rounds of ammunition, four shotgun shells, 46 knives, two sets of brass knuckles and an axe. A total of 181 people were arrested

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in 134 cases involving drugs. Police seized 2,213 methamphetamine pills, 473.11 grams of crystal methamphetamine, just over a kilo of marijuana, 79.4 kilos of kratom leaves, 13 bottles of 4x100 cocktail (a mixture containing kratom and cough syrup) and 53 packages of the restricted sedative Diazepam. Among other items seized were 86 packages of fireworks, 638 sky lanterns and hundreds of pirated branded items.

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fficials have attended a chain of meetings over the past week to discuss the businesses affected by the beach clean-up and ways they can help outof-work people. The first meeting was on November 5 and focused on people who used to be in the three beach jobs most affected in Thalang District: beach chair rental, beach massage and food and beverage sales. “First of all, we discussed the masseuses. There are 259 masseuses registered (with the various OrBorTor in Thalang) and hotels have agreed to help them,” said Vice-Governor Jamroen Thippayapongtada, chairing the meeting.

Flashback to June when Ma’ann Samran and V/Gov Jamroen talked with Surin Beach masseuses, who still want to set up on the beach. He announced that a limited number of vendors will be allowed to work on the beaches – a total of 80. “They must be residents from the area only

and must be registered with the OrBorTor,” he said. Beach chair renters will not, however, be allowed back on the sand, said V/Gov Jamroen.

“All the beach chair operators and masseuses have agreed except for those at Surin Beach because the area along that beach has a NorSorLor [community land] paper. We are still waiting for a decision by the court on this.” In the meeting, the chief executive of Cherng Talay OrBorTor, Ma’ann Samran, said he felt there was no need for chairs on the beach because “no one has been affected by the clean-up”. That statement resulted in a call for a protest by beach chair operators, which was cancelled when it was pointed out that this would contravene martial law. On November 6, officials tried to broker an agreement for the beaches in Muang District, such as Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata and Karon. “Normally, we don’t allow vendors to work on the beach,” said Rawai Mayor Arun Soros. “I want to focus on the masseuses and beach chair operators because they are the ones who are suffering. “The masseuses are aware they are welcome to work in the hotels, but because they are

used to working for themselves, they may not want to. “Besides, we don’t have enough hotels in the area to help all the 209 masseuses from Rawai and Nai Harn beaches,” said Mr Arun. He suggested using a grove of casuarina trees (which also holds a Nor Sor Lor land paper), near Nai Harn Beach, for the masseuses to work in temporarily. The idea was accepted by the other officials in the meeting and will be taken into consideration. Despite the Army-ordered beach clearance, Mr Arun said umbrellas are allowed on the beach temporarily and mats or mattresses can be rented or sold by local vendors. However, masseuses in Kata and Karon have asked to be allowed to continue doing business on the beach. Muang District Chief Pakpoom Intarasuwan said in the meeting that many hotels in Kata and Karon are welcoming local masseuses to work for them, but the masseuses have all rejected the idea. Summing up the ideas from the meeting, V/Gov Jamroen said, “There will be no beach

vendors left in [Muang District] – only masseuses and beach chair operators. “Masseuses will work in an area specified by the local OrBorTor. The OrBorTor will rent out umbrellas, while local operators will be allowed to sell or rent mattresses or mats.” These will not be set out on the beach but must be carried there by customers. The final meeting, about beaches in Kathu, took place last Friday (November 7), and was chaired by Muang District Chief Mr Pakpoom. Chalermluck Kebsab, Patong Mayor, said afterwards, “The area for beach chairs and massage services will be smaller and limited in specified zones. There will be more public space managed by the local authority.” On Monday (November 10) Palat Jantarasopin, chief of Phuket Tourism Operator Association, told The Phuket News, “The final decisions will be presented at another meeting this week. “It’s great that the authorities have acknowledged the need to help the people affected by the beach clean-up,” he said.

Guns and drugs go on display Continued form page 1. Asked to estimate how many illegal firearms there are in Phuket, he answered that it was impossible to even know whether the number was in the hundreds or the thousands. “More and more are being brought in. There are many ways that illegal firearms can be brought into Phuket and they are very cheap

– about B2,000 per gun. Most are imported from Pattalung Province,” Gen Patchara told The Phuket News. “Although we have finished this crackdown period, police will continue to keep an eye out and suppress criminality, especially during the high season and the Asian Beach Games,” he added.

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More underpass lanes will open for Asian Beach Games ALL THREE LANES OF The Darasamuth underpass will be temporarily opened to two-way traffic for the Asian Beach Games, Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong announced on Saturday (November 8). Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong made the announcement after inspecting progress of construction work on the underpass and connecting intersections with Highways Department director Samak Lerdwong and Phuket Police Deputy Commissioner Col Sakchai Limjalern. Both sides of the road will be cleared to let the traffic flow. All tools and construction materials will be removed and extra lighting added as a safety precaution during the beach games from November 14 to 23, said Gov Nisit. The 10-day break in con-

New Kata Noi tower PLANS TO SET UP A NEW lifeguard tower this year at Kata Noi were approved by the OrBorJor on November 5. Prapaiwut Cheunyuan, Phuket life guard consultant, told The Phuket News, “We haven’t used the current Kata Noi tower for a while because the base of the tower is broken. “A safety surfboard was lost from the Patong lifeguard tower recently. It would be great if we could store equipment in the new tower and keep it safe.” OrBorTor chief Paiboon Upatising confirmed, “We decided to approve the lifeguard tower plan at Kata Noi. “We have already taken down the old tower. Construction plans for the new tower will commence sometime this year.” @thephuketnews

struction during the games will not delay the promised opening of the underpass by New Year, said the Highways Department director. The officials also evaluated traffic flow at the Bangkoo intersection, at the north end of the bypass road, in order to plan how best to deal with the extra road traffic expected during the games. About 6,000 participants are expected to be in Phuket for the games, including 2,700 athletes and 1,700 judges. Thousands more spectators are also expected to attend. As part of the official initiative to beautify Phuket ahead of the games, municipality officials have been meeting with local shop owners, street vendors and residents to encourage them to help keep the streets clean and presentable while the games are on.

oat operators on Monday (November 10) voted in favour of the new bad weather red-flag system but were also unanimous in wanting advance warning so that they can turn down customers before they arrive at the quay. They also decided to set up a boat association – essentially a cartel – to improve safety and service and get rid of dangerous price cutting. More than 100 boat operators attended the packed meeting at the Phuket Marine Office – 60 were expected – after red flags were raised for the first time on Saturday and Sunday (November 8 and 9), forbidding boats from going out to sea. Phuket Marine Chief, Phuriphat Teerakulpisut, said, “If it had not been necessary, I would not have announced it. Last night I got a lot of phone calls from you asking about this. My phone was red hot. “But I don’t mind because receiving a lot of phone calls is better than worrying about tourists’ lives when boats leave shore in bad weather. “I would like to repeat that the Governor [Nisit Jansomwong] approved the establishment of a committee to make decisions about boats leaving shore in dangerous weather,” he said.

One boat operator, Krissada Pichetpongsanon, owner of Andavaree Co, asked that the distance a boat intended to go should be taken into consideration. “ Fo r e x a m ple , f r o m Chalong Pier to Koh Lone is not far. I think officials should allow boats to go short distances [in poor weather],” he said. Mr Phuriphat answered that in the future, he will be more specific about areas where the prohibition applies

and give more detail about when the red flag warning will be given. “For example, from Yacht Haven to Phang Nga Bay, it might show a green flag while all the other piers for boats going to the Bay might have red flags,” he added. One of the boat operators urged Mr Phuriphat to announce the red flag two or three days in advance, and not to change the decision even if the weather improves. “If you announce that there

will be a red flag on such and such a date [for a particular route], then we will not sell packages [on that route] to customers. We can offer alternative packages instead,” he said. With no one opposing this idea, Mr Phuriphat said it would be done. He also added, “I have heard about some boat crew members being drug addicts. I beg you all not to hire them, even if you have no choice. It’s central to our tourism image.”

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ith the number of new cars and bikes on Phuket’s roads increasing by 500 to 700 a month, the Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO) is to introduce a new, more comprehensive training course for learner drivers. Currently, learner drivers have to undergo four hours of classroom training before being allowed to take their driving test. From next year that will increase to eight hours, Teerayut Prasertpol, Chief of the PLTO, told The Phuket News on Monday (November 10). Thatthiya Thisatthayaphitak, the PLTO’s Driving License Adviser said, “We will have higher quality training

for new drivers.” The training will consist of watching road safety and rules-of-the-road videos, along with lectures. It will not include actually driving on roads or

on the PLTO’s track. The number of people the PLTO will accept for driver training each week will be halved, said Ms Thatthiya, from the current 300 to 150.

However, the PLTO has already signed a memoranda of understanding with Rajabhat University Phuket and Chotima Driving School who will offer the same driver training. The PLTO has already made passing the driving test more difficult by introducing a more comprehensive multiple-choice on-screen questionnaire in June, with a higher percentage of correct answers required. Whereas in the past people had to get 22 answers right out of 30 questions (73 per cent), from June 1 the number of questions rose to 50, with a score of 45 (90 per cent) required in order to pass. From next year the practical part will be monitored by an array of lasers that will check the driver’s exact position anywhere on the track.

Lightning fries Phuket speed cams TWO OF THE ISLAND’S FOUR speed cameras have been broken for several months after they were hit by lightning. The two cameras, one near the Muang Thalang School and the other near the Kor Ane curve on Thepkrassattree Rd, are awaiting repairs by

a technician from Bangkok, who is expected to arrive soon. The Thalang camera previously had snapped pictures of 2,100 people exceeding the speed limit. Lt Col Sarawut Meeboon, Deputy Superintendent of Thalang Police also said the Kor Ane camera caught just 12

people. “Only a few people were caught because it is installed at the curve, where no one drives fast,” (After a woman on a motorbike was killed at the bend, local people blocked the road, forcing the installation of Himalayan speed bumps that deter speeding on the bend.)

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THE PROPOSAL FOR A mega concert on Kata Beach, the Maya Music Festival, has been withdrawn. Actor Krit Sripoomseth, who presented the idea to Phuket authorities on October 28, told The Phuket News, “We’ve cancelled the concert already and we plan to move it to Bangkok. There is no problem here now.” The decision came after a cold reception from local authorities at the October 28 presentation, especially about holding a commercial event on a public beach so soon after local business operators had been expelled from beaches around Phuket for doing business on the sand. In light of this opposition, the mega concert has been moved to Bangkok. thephuketnews

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Phuket man shot in the head by a neighbour KATHU POLICE ON TUESday (November 11) arrested a 36-year-old Patong man after he shot his neighbour in the head. The victim, Narong Jareonpol, 33, was rushed to Patong hospital with a .22 bullet lodged in his head. Police said he was in his rented room on Petgood Rd, Patong, when he was hit by the bullet fired from a nearby room at about 8:30am. The shooter fled on a motorcycle but was caught about two hours later near Tritrang Beach. Police seized a CZ .22 rifle fitted with a sniper scope, and a magazine. The arrested man, Bundit Pramonsil, was charged with attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. Narong survived with superficial injuries as the bullet did not penetrate the skull.

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n a high-speed chase reminiscent of the scene in The Bourne Identity, four armed members of a drug gang were arrested on November 5 after they crashed in Thalang while being pursued by police. At 9:45am, as part of the crime and drug suppression campaign leading up to the Loy Kratong Festival, Thalang police set up a security checkpoint on the Old Airport Rd in Thepkrassatri, stopping vehicles to check for illegal items. A blue Isuzu truck registered in Trang was signalled to stop but instead the driver accelerated and blasted through the check point at high speed. Lt Suchart Leucha, accompanied by a subordinate, gave chase in a police pick-up. Lt Suchart ordered his man to shoot out the tyres on the truck ahead but the shots missed, hitting the back of the truck instead.

Col Arayapan Pukbaokhaw (centre) with the four suspects at Thalang police station. So Lt Suchart sped up and rammed the fleeing truck off the road in front of Baan Phru Samphan Mosque. The blue truck took out two motorcycles but luckily only one of the riders was injured, and only slightly. Lt Suchart was slightly injured as his truck, too, went off the road. The suspects, trying to col-

‘I needed the money for a whore’ – Phuket 7-Eleven robber Saran Mitrarat reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

A SLAUGHTER HOUSE worker who was arrested for robbing a 7-Eleven store on November 5 promptly admitted it, explaining that he stole the money to pay for a prostitute’s services. Vichit Police were called by staff of the store in Baan Borae after the man walked in and told staff member Palakorn Roonsri, “Give me B1,000.” Mr Palakorn said, “A darkskinned guy wearing a light blue T-shirt, jeans ripped at the knees, and white shoes, came in carrying a 12-inch knife in his right hand, and demanded B1,000.” There were three staff on duty at the time, Mr Palakorn said, but the other two were in the store room so he was on his own in the shop. “I was so frightened I decided to give him the money,” he said. A CCTV camera in the shop caught clear images of the robber’s face and police quickly identified him as Boonlert Limpananon, 37. They found him at home with his knife. Boonlert told the police, “I @thephuketnews

Boonlert, 37, threatened a store clerk with a 12-inch knife used to butcher pigs. work in an abattoir near the 7-Eleven. The knife was for killing pigs. “I needed the B1,000 to pay for a prostitute in Phunphol Soi 11,” he added.

Boonlert was charged with robbery and carrying a knife in a public place, compounded by the robbery taking place at night – a more serious offence in Thai law.

lect their wits after the crash, found themselves surrounded by an angry mob of locals who gave one of them a good whack on the head. More police arrived at the scene and arrested the four occupants of the truck who gave up without a fight – which was just as well since a search of the vehicle uncovered a homemade pistol and a pump-action

shotgun with five shells. The search also turned up three bags of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) together weighing 60 grams, and a set of scales. The four men were identified as Chinnawat Prampri, 24 (the driver), Pornchai Shaitung, 32 (who took the whack over the head from the mob), Detnarong Sangjan, 29, and

“Toon”, 25. They were taken to Thalang Police Station for interrogation by the Phuket anti-narcotics squad headed by Col Arayapan Pukbaokhaw. Col Arayapan said afterwards that Pornchai had admitted that the two guns and the ya ice belonged to him. “I bought the drugs for B20,000 in Thalang for me and my friends to use,” he said. “The guns were for my protection. “We were driving around looking for my girlfriend, who is upset with me, and we drove through the roadblock to avoid being searched,” Pornchai said. Police were not entirely convinced; they believe the four suspects were “up to no good” and probably “had big plans” that were thwarted by the chase, crash and arrests. Police learned that Pornchai was only recently released from Phuket Prison where he was serving time for robbery, and the other three all had arrest records for drug possession.

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he owner of the Kathu shooting range near the bottom of Patong Hill has promised to make changes to boost safety after bullets went through the windows of nearby houses. A team led by Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak investigated the range on Tuesday (November 11) after complaints from the householders about bullet and shotgun pellets shattering their windows. The householders also complained about the sound of gunfire late at night and

early in the morning. Three of the householders, led by Jamnien Rodkham, reported the breaking of the windows to Thung Thong police and the Damrongtham Centre. They said they believed the shots had come from the range. After the inspection, V/ Gov Somkiet said, “At the back we found an old shooting range that has been closed for eight years, but people must be sneaking inside to use it, making noise during the hours the range is still closed. “As for the pellets that destroyed villagers’ windows, the owner of the shooting range must check with the CCTV

footage how that happened and who was doing the shooting. “Also, the shooting range

must be more strict about their rules. There must be a trainer with every customer at

all times during the shooting because some customers are not well trained.” Phakorn Phaisarnsintuwong, owner of the range, explained to The Phuket News about one incident. “A house was damaged by bullets in September when there was a training session for an official group of volunteers at the range. “Normally we do not allow customers to use M16 [assault rifles]; the most powerful guns here are shotguns. But that day the volunteers used M16s for official training. “After receiving the complaint, I sent staff to repair the broken windows and moved

all training of official groups to our Thalang shooting range because it is near the mountains, not houses,” he said. There had been no training sessions with M16s in Kathu since October 5, he said, promising to examine CCTV footage to check what happened on October 11 when the three houses were hit. He said he had now fenced in the area and ordered staff members to sleep there to deter intruders. “We open for business at 9am and close at 6pm but that area was accessible 24/7, so I put some staff to monitor it at night and erected a fence to block the way into the back.”

Gun culture meets mythology in ancient wat TWO STATUES OF YAK – mythical Thai giants – have been erected at the 500-yearold Wat Pranang Sang in Thalang. But these Yak – a male and a female – are thoroughly up to date. Instead of the

traditional cudgels, the female is armed with a sniper rifle while he carries an M16 assault rifle. Both also have hand grenades and pistols. Luang Phor Vijit Suphakan, abbot of Wat Pranang Sang, told The Phuket News,

“It was my idea. I decided the Yak statue must be brought up to date. “It is only in this temple [that there are Yak with modern weapons],” he said, explaining that the traditional cudgels carried by Yak

are no longer a deterrent to bad spirits and are not scary enough to stop people doing bad things. “To be scary they have to have modern weapons for the modern age,” he said with a laugh.

Luang Phor Vijit is now moving on to his next project which he has already started: a giant statue of famed Phuket monk Luang Phor Chaem. It will be the biggest statue in Phuket of the venerated abbot, he said, costing B12 million.

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he Beach Club at Nai Yang and the neighbouring Baan Bussaba restaurant will definitely be demolished, eventually, the senior Royal Thai Army officer in Phuket said on Wednesday (November 12). Col Thakarin Intornkhai made the statement by way of clarification after confusion over the restaurant’s demolition that was supposed to take place last Friday (November 7). On that day the Royal Thai Navy arrived to support local officials who planned to demolish the two places – the normal procedure. But as OrBorTor staff carried furniture out of the Beach Club – over the vehement protests of owner Aroon Paewpanchoo, who attempted to block their work with his pickup truck – a dozen Army troops arrived, led by Col Thakarin of the Army’s 41st Circle – who recently replaced Col Somchai Ponatong as the man to “look after” Phuket on

Army Col Thakarin Intornkhai: ‘I started working for Phuket on Friday. I have to learn more.’ behalf of the National Council for Peace and Order. Their arrival was followed by that of Thalang District Chief Supot Chanakit. Both appeared to take the side of Mr Aroon, asking the OrBorTor to stop. OrBorTor Sakoo Vice President Surin Yotarak insisted, however, on demolishing the buildings, neither of which had a building permit, and both of

which were built on public land. (An application by Mr Aroon to stop the demolition was recently rejected by the provincial court, triggering the decision to knock the two restaurants down.) All parties then went into a closed-door meeting, after which it was announced that the demolition would be postponed until after the Asian Beach Games so that there would

not be an unsightly demolition site a kilometre from where some of the sports events will take place. Governor Nisit Jansomwong called a meeting on Wednesday that included the Army, the Navy, Phuket Provincial Police commander Maj Gen Patchara Boonyasit and a variety of bureaucrats involved in the tangled case, to try to come to a resolution. Again, the press were excluded. After the meeting, Col Thakarin explained, “It was a misunderstanding. At that time we understood that the restaurant owner had appealed to the court. That’s why I decided to order demolition postponed.” “Later, however, I learned that [Mr Aroon] had appealed to the Phuket Provincial Government – not the Appeals Court – so I think the demolition will continue.” The date for the demolition will be set by Phuket ViceGovernor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak, he said. Col Thakarin also admitted that he is new in Phuket, “I just started working for

Phuket on Friday, and that was my first job – I have to learn more about Phuket from Col Somchai.” After that Gov Nisit and Gen Patchara emerged together from the meeting room. Gen Patchara made no comment but the governor said, “Gen Patchara will take legal steps to lay a criminal case for public land encroachment if the owner does not cooperate. The Beach Club and Baan Bussaba were examined by no fewer than seven government departments in Phuket – the Land Office, the Thalang District Office, the Royal Forestry Department, the Department of National Parks, OrBorTor Sakoo, the police and the Navy – all of whom concluded that the two restaurants sit on public land. “We found they encroached on public land and we will demolish them in the end,” Gov Nisit added. “Obviously [claiming the restaurants are legal] is nonsense: all of the buildings in the row have been demolished apart from these two.”

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Tax-dodging Dane to be sent back home soon POLICE ON NOVEMBER 6 arrested a Danish man they found living in Thailand without a valid visa. He will be sent back home to Denmark – where he is wanted for evading taxes totalling the equivalent of B53 million. After a photo was circulated to police he was spotted in a local restaurant in Pa Khlok. Records showed that he had been in Thailand illegally since April 24 last year. Jensen admitted being in the country illegally and was taken to the Immigration Police station. He is expected to be extradited soon.

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hen the NCPO began the clean up of Phuket’s beaches, ridding them of vendors, massage beds and beach chairs, the results were startling. Within a few days, the island’s popular tourist beaches – once crowded with branded umbrellas several rows deep – were quickly returned to their natural state. On the surface, the solution seemed like a simple one: to end the grip certain influential people had on controlling private enterprise on the public beaches. However, the repercussions have been complex and far reaching, affecting hundreds of locals just trying to earn a living, as well as thousands of tourists from around the world who had become accustomed to the plethora of goods and services on hand without having to leave the comfort of their deck chairs by the sea.

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Of course, those who did work the beaches would ferociously defend their territories and the word ‘mafia’ became synonymous with those who were permitted to ply their trade. Hoteliers would struggle to find compromises with stubborn beach chair operators parked right in front of their resorts and sometimes guests would find themselves in the middle of these conflicts. Since the clean up, local officials have met with former beach vendors several times to find some kind of compromise or at least help them find alternative sources of income. Hundreds of masseuse have found new jobs at beachfront hotels but there are hundreds more who have not been able to, or refuse, to adjust. In September, the former vice president of Patong Beach Sunbed and Umbrella Club committed suicide. He had

reportedly been suffering from depression since losing his job. He and many of the other people making a living from businesses at the beaches had been doing so for decades; some more than 40 years. The reaction from regular tourists has been mixed. Some welcome the change and marvel at the new back-to-nature look of the beaches. Others now refuse to return if their usual shaded spot on the sand is no longer available. To survey where readers stand on the issue, The Phuket News has launched a new poll. So what’s your opinion? Should the beaches remain clear of beach chairs or should they be brought back, and if so, should they be put in special zones? Is it possible to find a fair and balanced solution where everyone benefits or do you sympathize with both sides?

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BEACHES ARE FOR EVERYONE!

[Re: Phuket Q&A: When will beach chairs make a comeback?] I am very sad, as is my my wife. We have been to Phuket more than 20 times, and stay in Patong. B100 for a chair with umbrella all day is not expensive, but to cook in the sun sitting on a towel is not why we go to Phuket. Massage on the beach has been one of the things we look forward to on holiday. Bali has chairs and massage and is cheaper than Phuket too. Griccy [Re: Phuket talks move towards beach business compromises] Rawai Mayor’s relatives are all beach chair operators at Nai Harn Beach. No surprise for all these proposals. Madia [Re: POLL: Should beachchair, umbrella and massage services be allowed back onto Phuket beaches?] Beaches should be clear for the most part, but there can be limited numbers for seniors, and the income should go to benefit public, not for any

individuals. Anyone can bring his/her beach chair to sit on, and take it back when not use. Coffee Beach chairs should be available on request, not already placed along the beach, otherwise a ‘territory mafia’ will start again. Also, the business should be assigned randomly, not always by the same people; parents, friends and so on. Rumak [Re: Jobless Phuket beach vendors urged to register] Today, many business operators are unable to find staff, so local folks moaning week after week are like children crying for candies. What they want is to avoid paying tax and to have direct contact with tourists to sell tours for huge commissions, and without TAT licenses. By permitting those local folks to work on beaches, the losers will be the shop owners that are renting shops, paying taxes and salaries year round. Charlie

I’LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT

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tors vote for major changes] Does this mean that the boats will need proper annual inspections and safety certificates? Will the captains require a proper internationally recognised commercial captain’s certificate and a training programme for the crew? This is the only way you are going to improve safety providing that it’s properly policed! I’ll believe this when it happens. They have obviously not heard of free competition and free trade. Cartels are illegal in most civilised countries! Looks like the poor tourist will be at the sharp end again! Kanaloa

EVERYONE CAN BE THE SOLUTION

[Re: Phuket students adopt ‘Green Road’ to beautify school neighbourhood] A terrific idea. I do this on a small stretch of my street where I walk my dogs. Feels good taking control of a real problem.

DOUBLE STANDARDS FOR BOAT SAFETY

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plete Phuket AIS network] Foreign boat owners who don’t cause any problems and inject a lot of money into the Thai economy were given 30 days to install AIS systems, but operators of speed boats, the vessels killing tourists, are not asked to install the systems. Am I missing something? To change the jet-ski laws, it seems, will take a long time but we are given 30 days to install expensive, complicated equipment. Confused Kevin.

CUTTING LONG AIRPORT QUEUES

[Re: Phuket airport immigration deny ‘B100 fast track through Ebola line’] On Thursday evening, between 6.30-7pm at immigration, queues 4,5,6,7 and 8 were all dealing with B100 “fast-track” passengers, but there were long queues at desks 9 and above. Soliciting was carried out up and down the queues by grey uniformed officials, with payment made out of sight, behind the glass screen at the left hand side of the immigration hall. Third time I’ve seen this in my last three visits to Phuket. Mantis

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The government is planning a new system of land distribution that would help the poor and contain encroachment at the same time. Photo: Pongpat Wongyala

Land rights for poor to change T H E G OV ER N M EN T plans to stop giving individual land-use rights to the landless poor in order to curb endless encroachment on public land. Instead, authorities will study other ways of helping the poor to secure land to make a living. The idea was raised last week at the first meeting of the new National Land Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. For decades, land-use rights have been granted to individual poor people but many recipients later sell the rights, often to businessmen

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who end up building illegal structures including resorts on the land. After the land is sold, poor people are once more landless and look for new areas to settle, and the encroachment cycle begins again, said Dapong Ratanasuwan, the minister of natural resources and the environment. New approaches to giving land rights to poor people so they could make a living could involve a cooperative system or other methods that would suit land conditions in different areas, the minister said. Bangkok Post

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Thailand 7th top expat destination A

ccording to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey, Thailand is the 7th top destination for expatriats, and was again rated the top rank in terms of affordable quality living. In last year’s survey, the kingdom was ranked 4th and 1st, respectively. For the top 10 destinations for expats in 2014, Switzerland topped the list for a second straight year, followed by Singapore, China, Germany, Bahrain, New Zealand, Thailand, Taiwan, India and Hong Kong. For expats’ expenses, Thailand was rated the top destination for cost-effective quality living. It is followed by Vietnam, Taiwan, China, Bahrain, India, Turkey, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand said, “This is great news, and it is very encouraging to see that expats have high regard for Thailand, especially in terms of cost-effective quality living.

Muay Thai training opportunities attract many foreigners to Thailand. A lot of them become expats. Photo: David Maiolo It is also very encouraging that Thailand receives a nod of approval from expats to be in the top 10 destinations, as the country has seen a number of positive changes over the last six months.” According to the HSBC Expat Explorer 2014, Thailand emerges as the best destination for expats looking for an improved lifestyle at an affordable cost. The report said, “This greater level of disposable income can be attributed to the high proportion of expats

who say they spend less on utilities (71 per cent compared to a global average of 26pc), on accommodation (70pc compared to a global average of 23pc), on public transport (69pc compared to a global average of 35pc) and on groceries (66pc compared to 22pc globally).” Thai cuisine, Thai culture and shopping experiences in Thailand were regarded highly by expats who participated in the survey. For travelling experiences, over two-thirds of expats said

they travelled more since moving to Thailand. “79 per cent (of expats) say it is simple to travel around locally, be it to historical sites and temples, the national parks in the mountains or the stunning beach resorts,” according to the survey. Blessed with the unique Thainess character, Thailand offers a wide variety of natural and historical attractions, distinctive culture and a range of fun-filled activities from spa and shopping experiences to Thai cooking and kickboxing lessons. Now in its seventh year, The Expat Explorer survey is one of the largest and longestrunning global expat surveys. This independent research study is commissioned by HSBC Expat and conducted by the third party research company YouGov, who surveyed 9,288 expats through an online questionnaire. The survey was conducted through April and May 2014, with expats from over 100 countries taking part.

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Dual-track trains to be paid for with rice

USS Kidd conducting search in the Andaman sea.

Report to declare MH370 plane ‘lost’, infuriates families RELATIVES OF MH370 passengers have criticised beleaguered Malaysia Airlines after an official reportedly said authorities would set a date to announce the plane “lost”, with an industry source saying such a declaration would see the search called off. Both Malaysia Airlines and officials in Australia -which is leading the search for the missing jet far off its western coast -- have denied the reported comments by the carrier’s commercial director Hugh Dunleavy. But Voice370, an association of MH370 victims’ relatives, said in a statement late Monday that it was “bewil-

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dered” by the report last week. “Such unilateral declaration brings intense agony and confusions to family members and makes us lose faith in the search effort,” it said. A New Zealand Herald article, citing Dunleavy, said authorities were working to set a date -- likely by the end of the year -- to formally announce the loss of the Boeing 777, which vanished off radars on March 8 with 239 people aboard. “We don’t have a final date but once we’ve had an official loss recorded we can work with the next of kin on the full compensation payments for those families,” he was quoted as saying. AFP

hina is to loan Thailand cash to construct three dual-track railways as part of a governmentto-government deal to boost regional transport links. The agreement was made at a full-delegation meeting led by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The meeting followed bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday. Gen Prayut said Tuesday at the Apec summit in Beijing that the project will cover three routes — Bangkok-Nong Khai, Bangkok-Map Ta Phut and Kaeng Khoi-Map Ta Phut. The new tracks will allow better transportation from the Northeast to industrial areas in Rayong and will be a good start in developing links between Thailand, Asean and China, he said. They will accommodate mid-speed trains at first but could eventually be used for high-speed services. The Chinese government will provide a loan to Thailand to allow the develop-

ment of the lines. Under the arrangement, Thailand will be able to repay the investment costs to China with rubber and rice. Exact details of the “soft loan” arrangement are yet to be worked out. “We have agreed to build the dual-track rail routes using 1.435-metre standard gauge to improve transport connectivity,” Gen Prayut said. “China expressed a readiness to support the construction.” “If we don’t start construction now, it will prove an obstacle to transport in the future. We have to make a decisive move, otherwise transport development will be delayed and the cost of the project will increase.” Gen Prayut said the government is holding negotiations on plans to develop several rail routes, but the agreement with China is being made under a “transparent” government-to-government deal, without the involvement of private companies. “A full delegation has discussed it and I can assure people the deal will not have any adverse affect on the country,” Gen Prayut said. “A number of countries are interested in developing railway projects in Thailand but not on these routes.” The premier added that the government will make sure there is no graft in the dual-track rail projects with China or any forthcoming transport development, arguing the country has already been damaged enough by corruption. “We cannot allow corruption to occur in these projects because we’ve been damaged by such activities for too long. In terms of the contract with China, the government will make everything transparent

The graphic shows government’s plans, inherited from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration, to upgrade key railway lines from single- to double-tracking. and follow all related laws,” Gen Prayut said. The majority of planned dual-track railway development in the country is set to involve one-metre wide tracks, to match existing train lines. But one-metre dual tracks can only accommodate trains at speeds of up to 160kph. The 1.435-metre standardgauge tracks that China will help develop could serve trains at speeds of up to 250 kph, although feasibility studies must be carried out to confirm this, Gen Prayut said. “We will proceed with dual-track railways and midspeed trains at first,” he said. “This will be a New Year’s

present for the Thai people in 2015.” In discussions at the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) gathering this week, Gen Prayut said Chinese leaders raised the issue of reviving the “Silk Road” trading routes. He said he agreed with the idea, claiming the policy would benefit Thailand economically. “They proposed that Thailand and China should join hands in reviving the Silk Road since it will help link our two countries. We will discuss the next steps for that later on, but the immediate plan is our agreement on dualtrack railways,” Gen Prayut told reporters. Bangkok Post

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oters in Washington, DC, Oregon and Alaska last week joined Colorado and Washington states to formally legalize marijuana for recreational use, as across the United States referendums were held on issues ranging from gay marriage to abortion, on the sidelines of midterm elections. Alaska, Oregon and the US capital provided a new high for the marijuana lobby, two years after two other western US states, Colorado and Washington, led the way in approving cannabis for recreational use. In other referendum results, voters approved increases in the minimum wage in states including Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota, according to partial results posted online. On marijuana, Washington, D.C. approved the measure by 65 per cent in favor and 28pc against, while Oregon passed by 54pc to 46pc, and Alaska 52pc to 48pc. “More and more people are realizing that it makes sense to choose licensed, regulated, and taxed marijuana businesses over the drug cartels,” said Mike Elliott,

CAPITAL CANNABIS: A sign promoting the DC Cannabis Campaign’s initiative to legalize marijuana is displayed on a corner in a NW DC neighborhood on November 4. head of the Colorado-based Marijuana Industry Group. On the streets of the US capital, pro-marijuana campaigners were in jubilant form. “This is a great day for ending the war on drugs in the District of Columbia,” said Malik Burnett, a leading campaigner. “The District of Columbia was the birth place of the war on drugs, and marijuana prohibition was the engine of the war on drugs. Today we are putting the engine out of

commission,” he added. Alaskans also don’t think marijuana should remain criminalized: with 44 percent of precincts counted, the Yes vote had 52.6pc compared to 47.4pc opposed to legalizing pot. Florida meanwhile appeared to have failed to approve a measure allowing marijuana for medical purposes. Some 57pc voted in favor, less than the 60pc required for the proposal to pass, partial results showed.

Sweden seeks ban on synthetic marijuana after two overdoses SW EDEN H AS ASK ED the European Union for the right to speed up a ban on substances contained in a synthetic marijuana sold as “Spice” after two apparent fatal overdoses, its health ministry said Monday. The ministry said it had asked Brussels to class the products as drugs, based on a recommendation from public health authorities which identified 24 cannabinoids and seven cathinones as dangerous sub-

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Fake and fatal. Photo: Schorle stances. The Swedish government “is seeking a speeded-up procedure, meaning that the time that the European Commission takes to handle the ban is cut to 10 days instead of the usual three months,”

the ministry said. The Swedish media have carried near-daily reports on Spice since the deaths of a 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old man in separate cases in the last two weeks in what witnesses and police said were overdoses. Sy nthet ic mar ijuana, known as Spice or K2, Yucatan Fire, Moon Rocks and Bliss, contains the same active element as natural marijuana, but it is far more toxic. AFP

HIGH COUNTRY: Map of the US showing US cannabis laws. Green are states with legalized cannabis; dark blue are states with both medical and decriminalization laws; medium blue are states with legal medical cannabis; light blue are states with decriminalized cannabis possession laws and grey are states with total cannabis prohibition. Thailand has been grey since 1931. Image: Lokal_Profil Marijuana was just one subject being voted on, along with everything from abortion to gay marriage and GMOs to bear-baiting, in state and local referendums held in the sidelines of the US midterm elections. Same-sex marriage, which is also in the process of being legalized by many US states, was put to a referendum in Arizona, which amended its constitution to outlaw it five years ago. Another hot but-

ton issue, abortion, was on the ballot in Colorado, North Dakota and Tennessee. In Colorado a proposal to define a fetus as a person was rejected by 64pc to 36pc of voters. In North Dakota proabortion voters also won by 64pc to 36pc. Firearms measures were voted on in Alabama, Missouri and Washington state, where there were two opposing ballots: one making it tougher to buy a gun by imposing back-

ground checks, and the other seeking to ban exactly that measure. Eight towns and cities voted on antifracking proposals. The extraction of oil and gas from shale via hydraulic fracturing has boosted US oil production, but critics fear its impact on the environment. Several towns and cities voted on measures against genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Referendums in Oregon and Colorado sought to make it mandatory to label food containing GMOs. On a lighter note, in California a measure proposed in San Francisco and Berkeley would impose a tax of one cent per centiliter on sugary beverages, in a bid to combat obesity and other health problems. Voters in Alaska were consulted on a proposal to ban mining activity if it endangers wild salmon. Also aiming to protect animals, the East Coast state of Maine was asked to ban the use of food to bait bears, in particular using cold pizza and donuts as lures. AFP

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Bill for new inheritance tax of 10pc presented to Cabinet THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE was due on Wednesday (November 12) to present its inheritance tax bill to the Cabinet. The bill seeks to levy a 10pc tax on inherited assets worth more than B50 million. It will also propose measures to prevent attempts to avoid or evade the tax. Finance Minister Sommai Phasee said that the 10pc rate was lower than such taxes in many other countries and his ministry would propose many exemptions. He said the tax would be imposed only on bequests of more than B50 million, and on registered assets such as real estate, land, stocks and bonds. Heirs would be able to pay in installments. Those with large inheritances should not rush to transfer their assets immediately to family members, he said; the Revenue Code will also be amended to charge a 5-per-cent gift tax to prevent attempts to dodge the inheritance tax by transferring assets worth less than B50 million at one time. Recipients of such gifts will have to declare them when calculating their personal income tax at year-end. Mr Sommai said that after Cabinet approval, he expected the National Legislative Assembly to pass the inheritance tax bill because it would create taxation fairness. The bill is the first attempt to tax the rich – a no-go area under Thai democratic governments. If the Cabinet approves the bill without requiring amendments it will be sent for discussion by the National Legislative Assembly. All being well, it can be expected to come into force in six months or so. MCOT Online

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ber, the smartphone app for calling a cab, was officially launched in Phuket on Wednesday (November 12) after a month of ‘secret’ trials. Uber already operates in more than 220 cities across six continents, explained Warren Tseng, Uber’s International Launcher. “Here in Phuket, we are working with licensed limousine drivers. “Our mobile app allows riders (in the case of Phuket, largely tourists) to get a safe, reliable, convenient and affordable limousine ride in minutes at the click of a button.” After downloading the app, a user orders a cab by tapping on the screen. The app sends the phone’s location to Uber. The user puts in the address of his destination or marks it on the map. He can also get a price estimate for the trip. A driver is contacted and his name and car details – make, colour, license plate – appear in the app. His location is tracked on a map. When he arrives an SMS is sent to the user. On the way to the destination the user can follow the route on the map in his phone.

Screen shots from the Uber smartphone app. At left, positions of nearby cabs are shown. Centre, account user’s details, right billing details. Users of the Uber system pay no cash; the fare is charged to their credit card when they reach their destination. There is also a feedback form to rate the driver and the car. “Feedback is extremely important to us and helps us ensure a consistently high quality for every ride on the Uber platform is maintained,” says Mr Tseng. Uber “driver partners” are, he says, professionally licensed and insured. “When you use the Uber mobile app, you can be certain that you’re working with one of Phuket’s licensed and insured professional drivers.” For Phuket Uber has chosen

only “immaculate” Toyota, Mitsubishi, or Honda sedan or SUVs. “The vehicle and the driver’s credentials have been inspected and approved by Uber and meet all regulatory requirements for a Phuket commercial transport operator.” Asked why Uber chose to introduce its service in Phuket, Mr Tseng said the company had noticed existing Uber users trying to use the app when they arrived in Phuket. “Phuket is a place where reliable transportation options are few and far between and public transport is virtually non-existent. “People want safety, they want incredible reliability and

they want accountability. Uber is the only technology which provides all three of these important qualities in Phuket.” Phuket has therefore become the first #UberDESTINATION, “a series of exotic destination resort towns where travellers from around the world can turn to the service they love and trust to ride in style in popular holiday cities”. Uber gives some samples of fares on the island. From the airport to anywhere in Phuket, it charges a flat rate of B950. For other routes the fare will vary depending on traffic, but expect to pay B614-772 for Patong to Nikki Beach (Layan Beach), B385-467 for Patong to Central Festival, B412-502

for Patong to the Boathouse on Kata Beach, Patong to Phuket Fantasea B327-390, and B254293 for Patong to Le Meridien Phuket, Karon. The prices are generally higher than for meter taxis. But many people will probably rate the convenience of being able to order a cab, not having to haggle over price, and not having to worry about communication difficulties as being adequate compensation for any difference. For more detailed fare information, see www.uber.com/ cities/phuket Drivers in Phuket have been welcoming of Uber and very interested in using the application, said Mr Tseng. “Drivers who use Uber still go about their normal business – getting bookings through hotels, tour operators or travel agencies – but can now boost their income by using Uber to fill down time between those bookings. “We have seen Uber become a unifying force among the driver community around the island, which has historically been very segregated. “Uber driver partners have been sharing their experience with other drivers from different parts of the island and encouraging them to partner with Uber.

Direct sales firms face tighter scrutiny A TIGHTENING OF RULES ON ISSUING licenses for direct sales or relationship sales companies is likely after the the arrest of Chinese “Future Richest Man in the World” Chong Mi Chiew for having a fake Thai ID card Chong is wanted in China and Malaysia on charges that he was operating a massive Ponzi scheme that allegedly cheated tens of thousands of people in those two countries of an estimated total of B9 billion baht. He was in the process of registering his “company”, Yun Shu Mao – also known as

YSLM – in Thailand when he, his girlfriend and a close associate were arrested. As a result, said Deputy Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn this week, the Business Development Department (BDD) has been told to “be more careful” before issuing business licences to operators of direct sales businesses. Admitting that get-rich-quick scams are a national problem and could damage Thailand’s image and economy, Ms Apiradi said her ministry would take stern action against illegal business owners. MCOT Online

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THE BIG LIST Animalistic spying If it flies, swims, runs, climbs or hangs, it can most likely be used to spy in the name of the “motherland”. Meet James Bond’s pets.

Napoleon’s monkey during the Napoleonic Wars, Britain was gripped by fears of an invasion by the French, and much was made of the dangers of French spies and infiltrators. So when a French ship was wrecked in a storm near Hartlepool, on the Channel Coast, locals kept a close watch on the survivors who made it to shore – among them a bedraggled monkey, the ship’s mascot, dressed in a mock uniform. Local bigwigs put the unfortunate animal on trial for spying, and it was executed by hanging from the mast of a fishing boat. War pigeons Homing pigeons were a key method of communication in the trenches during World War I, before battlefield radios were invented and when telephone cables were often cut by shellfire: during the Battle of the Marne in 1914, 72 pigeon lofts advanced alongside the French troops. A French pigeon named Cher Ami was awarded the Croix de Guerre for carrying essential messages during the Battle of Verdun – and on his last mission in 1918, despite being shot through the wing, delivered a final dispatch that was credited with saving the lives of 200 soldiers. Spy dolphins If dolphins always look like they’re smiling, it may be because they know something you don’t. Dolphins have been recruited by the world’s navies and spy masters for all sorts of sub-sea tasks, including patrolling the waters around US navy ships to watch out for mines or saboteurs. Reports say an elite group of 36 US Navy dolphins has been equipped with toxic dart guns – and that some of the smartest toxic attack dolphins went AWOL with their weapons during Hurricane Katrina. Anti-bomb bees The antennae of honey bees can sense pollen in the wind from hundreds of metres away – at concentrations as low as a few parts per trillion, far better than any man-made sensor. As a result, selected bugs are now being trained to recognise the smell of bomb ingredients. The bees would be deployed at an airport or train station inside a shoe-box sized scanner, which contains a digital camera to detect when the bees become excited after recognising the smell of plastic explosive, for example. Secret squirrels Iran’s police a few years back took 14 squirrels into custody – they were allegedly equipped with eavesdropping devices and were suspected of spying on behalf of foreign intelligence services. The news reports don’t say if the suspects cracked under questioning – but the idea isn’t as nutty as it sounds. British spy chiefs have confirmed that they recruited a squad of gerbils in the 1970s to sniff out suspected terrorists at airports.

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Snake ‘eats’ man on TV, sets off internet tizzy A you ng A me r ica n naturalist, filmmaker and adventurer in the Amazon set off an internet stir Thursday (November 6) after he claimed he offered himself for dinner to a giant snake for a TV show. “I’m Paul Rosolie and I’m about to be the first person to be eaten alive by an anaconda,” he said in a 30-second video on Twitter promoting a new show, Eaten Alive, to be telecast on the Discovery Channel on December 7. A longer teaser posted by the network on YouTube

shows Rosolie donning “a custom-built snake-proof suit” to enter the belly of the fearsome reptilian beast head-first. On his Twitter feed, Ro-

solie told his followers: “If u know me - I would never hurt a living thing. But you’ll have to watch #EatenAlive to find out how it goes down!”

Social media and tabloid websites jumped on the story, but animal rights group PETA, fearing for the welfare of the snake, demanded that Discovery pull the show. “Whatever the filmmaker has planned, the snake will likely pay the ultimate price, as animals usually do when they’re used for entertainment,” it said. Green anacondas, native to tropical South America, are among the biggest snakes in the world. The one seen in the Eaten Alive teaser required at least seven men to hold it. AFP

Man eats woman’s face, tased to death WHEN POLICE ENTERED into a hotel room in south Wales last Thursday (November 6), they didn’t expect to see murder suspect Mathew Williams to be chewing on a woman’s face. Williams, who was released from prison in the last week of October after a five yeart stint, was found eating his 22-year-old victim’s eyeball and half her face. Police were called in after hotel security staff burst into the room because Williams refused to let them in. One security guard subdued Williams with a high

voltage taser, which knocked the 34-year-old onto the floor. Though he was formally arrested by police, Williams becase unresponsive and died shortly after. “While under arrest, the man became unresponsive. Officers and paramedics ad-

ministered first aid but he has since been pronounced deceased,” said a Gwent police spokesperson. According to an investigation, the pair had met just hours earlier and headed back to the hotel – which operated as a bail hostel – for a drink.

Japan’s ‘Butter refugees’ want milk JAPANESE SHOPPERS ARE up in arms over a serious butter shortage that has forced Tokyo to resort to emergency imports, as some grocers limit sales to one block per customer. Some shop shelves are bare and stores are trumpeting the arrival of new supplies with posters in the windows announcing “We have butter!” With Christmas cakebaking season fast approaching, social media has been abuzz over the shortage, with Twitter user @justastarter1 claiming to be a “butter refu-

gee” after trailing between shops without success. The agriculture ministry said the problem is linked to a broiling summer that left the nation’s cows exhausted and unable – or unwilling – to generate their usual milk supply. The bovine strike has sapped supply just as dairy farmers trim their herds to cope with Japan’s dwindling population. And with farmers prioritising supply for liquid milk to keep the supermarket shelves stocked, Japan now faces a

shortage in the raw material used to produce butter. In a bid to try and keep the nation’s kitchens operating, the government in May imported 7,000 tons of butter, and a further 3,000 tons in September, the first time in years Tokyo has raided foreign dairy markets. A sharply weaker yen has sent the price of imported feed grain skyward. Japan’s raw milk production was 7.45 million tons in the year ended in March, down 14 per cent from the peak year 19 years ago. AFP

Skydiving granny– Amer-

ican Eleanor Cunningham celebrated her centennial by doing something many haven’t done: she jumped out of an airplane. The 100-year-old grandmother from Howes Cave, New York made the big leap just after she kissed her 7-month-old great-great-granddaughter at Saratoga Skydiving. This was Cunningham’s third jump. She first took on the the sport at the age of 90.

Car set on fire, online cash raised for new one

ONLINE CROWDFUNDing raised enough money last Friday (November 7) for a Belgian electrician to be able to replace his car that was destroyed in a mass antiausterity protest in Brussels. Bruno Dillen launched the fundraising campaign after Belgian news organisations published photos showing an orange Peugot 106 turned upside down and set on fire. Abdeslam “Gharrafi is an electrician who needs his car to work. Let’s raise enough money so that Abdeslam and his family can continue to contribute to society,” Dillen said on crowdfunding site gofundme.com. “We cannot allow a minority to destroy lives,” he added in his appeal for US$2,500. More than US$18,500 had already been raised in eight hours from 1,000 contributors. The most surprised was Abdeslam himself. “Frankly I still don’t believe it,” he told reporters. The mayor of Brussels blamed hooligans for violent clashes with police during mass protests against the austerity policies of Belgium’s new government. The troublemakers set fire to 11 vehicles and damaged 60 others with about 100 policemen and 43 people injured. AFP thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

New toy library opens in Rassada

Models too sexy for their shirts

AN EYE FOR ART

An Urak Lawoi mother and child. Photo: Gerd Seyffert

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Do I have to take a test to drive in Thailand? QUESTIONS & ANSWERS The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

Phuket News executive editor Alasdair Forbes hands over a pile of colouring books for From left, Dr Tassanai Wongpisetkul of the Office of Knowledge Management, Credit the toy library to Phuket Community Foundation president Aj Pranee Sakulpipatana. Union President Pawat Supsawan, V Gov Jamroen and PCF Pres Pranee Sakulpipatana

Knowledge Centre opens in Phuket V/Gov Jamroen Tippayapongthada (blue shirt) cuts the ribbon to officially open the toy library.

he country’s 15th Knowledge Centre was opened on Friday (November 7) in Phuket, in the Kaeha Rassada Credit Union building close to Koh Sirae. The centre has an extensive library and offers classes in history, geography, philosophy, languages, science and technology and arts. The Phuket centre and others also act as a network for people with similar interests to share information and knowledge The opening, performed by Vic-Governor Jamroen Tippayapongthada, also included the inauguration of the Phuket Community Foundation’s seventh toy library, open to all children. The aim of the toy libraries is to give children from poor families access to toys to stimulate their imagination and also to develop their social skills through meeting and playing with other children. For more details of the Knowledge Centre project visit www.tkc.go.th and to see more about toy libraries visit www.phuketcharity.org

e recently explained to you how to apply for your Thai driver’s licence, but if you already have an international one then it might only take you a couple hours, rather than a whole day, to get legal on the roads. People who have a license from their home country can come into the Transportation Department to check if their license can be converted into a Thai one. Officials will look into the type of vehicles that the driver is allowed to operate and what kind of restrictions apply according to the license. Some countries in Europe can easily convert their license if their road regulations are similar to those in Thailand. For instance, driving on the same side of the road and following the same basic road rules. People from countries such as Germany and the US (who drive on the other side) may not convert their licenses into a Thai license; they have to carry out both the theory and practical test in order to drive in Thailand. There are many different kinds of licenses throughout the world – too many to detail here – so the best thing to do is to head to the transport office with your valid license and passport and show it to someone at the information desk. They will determine whether or not you can convert your license to a Thai one. Q: Will I be able to use my valid UK drivers license in Thailand? A: You must convert this into a Thai license first. You will need to bring your passport, work permit (or a notification of address from Immigration) a medical certificate, as well as copies of all of these, to the Land Transport Office in Phuket Town. Head there for 8.30am sharp, just as you would if you were doing a test, but show them your valid license. You will have to do a short brake test, which requires you to put your foot onto the brake whenever you see the red light, as well as a simple eye test. Then you’ll have to watch a video. That’s it though, you’ll then pay around B200, get your photo taken and you’ll be handed your new Thai license! thephuketnews

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ARTS 3

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Street art goes tropical Graffiti artists Victoriano and Szabotage tag Phuket JP Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

set of fresh eyes span the outer wall of Anthem Wakepark in Kathu with colours that scream out to motorists: “Get in the water!” That’s the work of Spanish graffiti artist Victoriano and his English counterpart Gus “Szabotage “ Szabo. Both artists dropped by Phuket for a week of tagging public areas around the island, complete with their own unique signatures. “This is normal for me, it’s what we do. I travel the world and paint. It’s what we do,” Victoriano said. The artist has done installations around the world, including Las Vegas, Boston, Dubai, Helsinki, Paris, Barcelona, and his beloved second home, London. He first picked up a spray paint can at 17 years old and now, at 33, he is one of the top Spanish graffiti artists and one of the most renowned muralists in the western hemisphere. British-born Szabotage, meanwhile, has become one of the top graffiti artists based in Asia (he lives in Hong Kong) in just the five years he has taken up the skill. An architect and interior designer by trade, Szabotage’s skills with the spray paint cans have been sharpened

(Above) Mural of Kate Moss outside of Designs by Woulfe interior design agency. (Below) Another mural of a symbolic feline with mystical features inspired by Asian folklore. Photos: Matthew Semper. @thephuketnews

Szabotage, left, and Victoriano. Photo: Matthew Semper with an obsessive drive to perfect his artistry with intense daily 12-hour sessions. The mural that sits outside of Anthem Wakepark is a product of an intimate love affair with colours, street art and a desire to enhance the space around them. Just in time too, since this mural will have several thousands of eyes upon then as the Anthem Wakepark hosts the cable ski event in the 4th Asian Beach Games, which will take place between November 14 and 23. (The cable ski event takes place November 16 –18). “The eyes are very symbolic. They are a huge statement. When you drive past, those eyes hook on you and crave your attention,” Szabotage explained. It took the two artists half a day to

finish the mural, which was one of many that will sit outside for public consumption. In addition to the eyes, the duo also painted a large mural inside the wake park and two other public displays on the outside of Brian Woulfe’s interior design business, Designs by Woulfe, in Kathu, including one of Kate Moss. “I love all colours to be honest. I just love throwing it together, most of my work uses the whole spectrum. Colours can teach you a lot of things, they work so well together, I love finding the right combos to pronounce the things you want. It’s an internal game really.” Both artists said this will not be their last time in Phuket so islanders can expect more from these two in the years to come. “I will definitely come back, it’s gorgeous here and there are so many beautiful surroundings. There’s much to inspire you here,” Victoriano said.

Young talent at The Boathouse

he Boathouse in Kata hosted an elegant exhibition on November 8, showcasing the work of 24 talented Thai and foreign artists. Contenders included Juffy Joob, Kannikar Keawdam, Aree Kongpon and Kanchana Sutthikanchanakul. There was a total of 48 pictures on show in the exhibition which runs for 30 days. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise money to buy art materials for Baan Bangthong School. The pupils there are no longer able to use the art equipment and materials due to wear and tear, so they hope to raise enough money to resolve this problem.

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TCT letter stirs up teachers ASK THE AJARN

Eric Haeg info@teflcampus.com

One comment on the Thailand Teaching forum read, ‘Yet another policy that is not officially published...we are left to discover it by accidental misfortune’.

A teacher trainer at TEFL Campus and Phuket resident since 2004, Eric welcomes all questions regarding teaching English in Phuket at: info@ teflcampus.com

letter from the Teachers Council of Thailand (TCT) recently circulated social media, causing quite a stir among Thailand’s foreign teacher community. In basic terms, it states that foreigners applying for their teaching permit, must ask their university to send a degree verification letter on official paper, with an official seal enclosed in an official envelope direct to the TCT’s office. The letter must clearly confirm that applicants have successfully completed their degree. Sounds like a standard transcript, right? Whether it is or not, the letter is indicative of the TCT’s capricious nature. One comment on the Thailand Teaching forum read, “Yet another policy that is not officially published on the website or communicated to teachers in any way; we are left to discover it by accidental misfortune.” That’s one of the more level-headed comments we read and before anyone could suggest we all keep calm and pass the somtam, foreign teachers all over the internet were doing their best Chicken Little impersonations. “If they want to lose all the legit teachers, that’s the way to do it.” posted one member of Facebook’s ESL Teachers in Thailand group. Another replied soon after, “Good luck to Thailand because there won’t be any teachers left in the country within a couple of months.” Perhaps most reactionary comments is

Will the new requirement scare off many teachers? typified here, “I can’t help but get the impression that the [TCT] isn’t particularly happy with the idea of foreign teachers in Thailand.” Back to the land of reason and rationale, many comments mentioned legitimate pitfalls, “Sending directly to the (TCT) seems like a recipe for lost mail and no one being held accountable when the paperwork fails, causing chaos for teachers and schools.” Another good point relates to documents not written in English, “A verification letter from a German, French or Italian uni would need to be translated, which is diffi-

cult to do through a sealed envelope!” Still another good point relates to schools’ name changes, ““My university has a different name so I don’t know how this would work. The headed paper and seal would be of a different name to that on my certificate!” While some claim the sky is falling, others (including the author of this article) fully expect this regulation to disappear as quietly and quickly as it started. Any foreigner teacher who’s worked in Thailand for a few years knows how routinely regulations come and go. How do we know? First, since 2006 the TCT’s Thai Culture, Ethics and Language Course (a requirement for all foreigners) has started and stopped more times than we can remember. The TCT’s Professional Knowledge Tests are currently in limbo, despite hundreds of teachers spending tens of thousands of baht to pass them. And as recently as last August, the head of immigration was sidelined just after he announced that his department would adhere to its own directives and stop allowing back-to-back entries on tourist visas. If past behaviour is an indicator of future behaviour, it seems reasonable to expect that the TCT will see the error of its ways, or at least be forced to do so and accept transcripts in place of these verification letters. Let’s just hope that happens before the pot stirrers gain any more unfounded momentum.

Girls, study in UK for free

nspire! Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to experience a British lifestyle and study in an English classroom for a period of two weeks or two years at the UK’s leading institutions. The scholarship aims to give students in Thailand the chance to lay a great foundation for their future, to improve their English, and experience a multicultural environment. This year, there are 2 full programme scholarships for GCSE and A-level studies and 1 A-level taster programme. The scholarship calls for entries from students aged 14-18. All speech videos will be sent to the schools in the UK that offer the scholarship for consideration. full-tuition scholarship at St. Michael’s school. Full-tuition scholarship for a 2-year GCSE course at St. Michael’s School. The full-programme scholarship at CTC will not cover accommodation, airport transfer, and meals.

Eligibility

Girls only Completed the equivalent to Year 9 in Thailand At least 14 years old

or turning 14 in September 2015 Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no skill lower than 5.0 or pass the school’s English test Able to travel to the UK to take course starting in September 2015

Full-tuition scholarship and a two-week scholarship at Cambridge tutors college Selection process

Who is your favourite British person ? How does he/she inspire you? Education UK (Inspire! Scholarship) British Council E-mail: educationuk@ britishcouncil.or.th

Selection process

The scholarship committee will select candidates from speech video submisstion. The sponsoring schools will select the winners.

Speech topics

Who is your favourite British person ? Application Form How does he/she inspire you? Length -1 minute Application deadline 14 November 2014 Submission Please fill the application form and submit the speech video at Education UK (Inspire! Scholarship) British Council 254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64, Siam Square Phayathai Road, Pathumwan Bangkok10330 Or E-mail: educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th For more information and updates, please visit www. britishcouncil.or.th or contact educationuk@britishcouncil. or.th thephuketnews

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ENVIRONMENT 5

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Mövenpick’s water model Phuket resort engineer chief on sustainable water conservation initiatives HAPPY HABITAT Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

We find that the water has high chlorine and pH levels – it’s hard. We know this because our water is tested monthly. This water ultimately comes from reservoirs, wells and desalination plants.

he Phuket News’ Environment Desk recently had the pleasure and honour to have lunch with Treepop Paojeen, the esteemed Director of Engineering at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Karon Beach Phuket. An interview that was initially scheduled for an hour quickly spanned the better part of four hours as Treepop shared his insight and plans for his hotel to continue to set the bar high for environmental sustainability, through its various responsible resource management initiatives. In charge of maintenance, landscaping and waste management, Treepop commands some 41 engineering staff in addition to 27 gardening and landscaping staff, A respected engineer, the Bangkok native oversees all building renovation and upgrade projects at the Karon property, and is regularly consulted for major building and engineering training projects at other Mövenpick properties throughout Thailand and the Asia region. The focus of the interview was on water, wastewater and energy management. This week, we’ll cover the discussion on the first two, and in a follow-up article, we’ll address the latter.

An earthly element

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket sets a good example with its responsible water and wastewater management initiatives and policies. @thephuketnews

Currently, the property consumes some 500 cubic metres (m3) of water daily, which comes from three main sources. The main source is six deep wells on site, each about 80 metres deep, and which supply about 60 per cent of the property’s needs. “The deeper the well, the better the quality,” notes Treepop. “Anything less than 15m is not reliable, and has a higher chance for contamination, of ground metals or human polution.” City utility water supplies about 30pc of the hotel’s water needs through ground pipes, while private water that is trucked in supplies about 10pc. However, there are various drawbacks of Phuket’s outsourced water supply. “We find that the [city] water often has high chlorine and pH levels – it’s hard. We know this because our water is tested monthly. This water ultimately comes from reservoirs, wells and desalination plants; it has a higher base cost, and more factors that might affect the quality.” The cost of outsourced water by itself is enough for anyone to consider looking inward and upward: B95 per m3 for trucked

water, and B34 per m3 for city water. This is compared to only B3 per m3 for deep well water, paid as a tax to the local government, a requirement that many other properties on the island bypass altogether. In line with the hotel’s policy to be more self-sustainable, Treepop is adamant on reducing dependency on private and city water. He will do so by increasing its storage capacity and taking advantage of a fourth, ever-abundant water source – the rain. “Currently, we can store about 200m3 of water on site, but since we use more than twice that daily, it’s clear we need to increase storage capacity. We should have at least two days reserve supplies for crisis situations.” So, this year he plans to add additional storage capacity of 600 m3, bringing the total capacity to 800m3. With increased storage capacity, the hotel can start to collect and store rain water, utilizing some of the 3,000m2 plus surface area of its main lobby building to supplement water needs during the rainy season, by as much as 30pc Treepop reckons.

Green screen

As for filtration of raw water for domestic use, the hotel currently utilizes a two stage system – sand and carbon – but will soon implement a three-stage system, including multimedia, activated carbon and metal removal filter tanks to ensure optimal screening.

Beyond domestic water needs, the hotel doesn’t let its black and grey water go to waste (pun intended). On site, it treats some 500-600m3 of wastewater per day. None of it is released back into the environment, but treated and recycled, ultimately for domestic and landscaping needs. Treepop walks us through the stages. First, the ‘black water’ is screened to separate out large sediments, before being run through an aeration stage, to add essential oxygen to the mix. This ‘grey water’ is then filtered through sand and carbon tanks so it can be recycled and utilized by the nursery for all of the hotel’s propagation needs. It should be noted that the grey water is isolated from domestic-use raw water. Next, we head to the nursery, where there are rich compost piles, and lush, ornamental plants, flowers and trees, as well as seasonal gardens that can even supplement the staff canteen. All of the nursery’s water needs are supplied by the hotel’s recycled water, which is enough to supply about 30pc of all the property’s landscaping needs, a number that will certainly increase with time. In a follow-up article, we’ll explore the hotel’s model energy saving initiatives, and examine how the hotel is already saving millions in overheads, and plans to save even more. Watch this space.

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

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HEALTH 7

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Rhodes to Fit

Andy Joyce and RPM’s Hayden Rhodes shake things up, literally.

JP Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

As Rhodes explains, many people are out of shape because of high stress levels which is often a chemical inbalance and internal (the person rarely understands what is making them stressed)

s the waistline of Andrew “Andy” Joyce begins to decrease in size, RPM Health Club Manager Hayden Rhodes decided to add some new twists into the routines. This is the seventh week in Andy’s journey to reclaim his waist and with about one and a half months left in the salesman’s training regiment, a challenge has been thrown down – though we’ve been here before. “Next Sunday (November 23) I’ll be doing the 6km fun run at the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest. Should be good since I did the 10.5km fun run (at Bang Whad Dam in Kathu) a few weeks ago and I felt great after that,” Andy told The Phuket News. Though Andy has become noticeably fitter, Rhodes has upped the anty’ and decreased the rest time between his exercise sets – from 70 seconds down to 45 seconds. At the same time, Rhodes has incorporated “super sets” into the training regiment. After every exercise set, Andy has to do eight chin-ups and eight squats-to-press. The “super sets” switch between burpees and TRX routines to give a bit of variety and add strength to different areas of Andy’s body. The change has helped the salesman not only gain valuable insight into his own endurance and fitness, but has also shortened his workouts from one hour to 30-45 minutes. As Rhodes explains, many people are out of shape because of high stress levels which is often a chemical inbalance and internal (the person rarely understands what is making them stressed). “The stress response comes from the adrenal gland and a lot of it is hormonal so the reason we keep the workouts – which I really would rather call ‘movement’ – is because if someone who is out of shape goes for more than 40 to 45 minutes of intense exercise the

TRX workout system. Photo: A&A Photography. body goes to stress response mode. “If you’re fit that’s alright, but if you’re not then you need to keep the workouts, or movements, shorter and sharper for hormonal reasons ,” Rhodes said, “the mental fatigue of longer workouts is also detrimental.” On the nutritional side, Andy is back to drinking green juices. But instead of a complete overhaul of his dietary intake, the juices serve to make sure he keeps replenishing nutrients and vitamins. This is done with juices made mostly from vegetables, especially “super foods” like kale and spinach. “Green juicing is high in nutrients and keeps the Ph level of the blood more alkaline,” Rhodes said. “Fructose is converted into sugar in the body which very easily can be stored as body fat, so keeping some fruits for taste is OK, but it’s better to keep it at a minimum,” Rhodes said.

Green Juicing

The liquid stuff is back in Andy’s diet as he gulps down glasses of juices made from mostly fresh vegetables. While “super foods” like kale and spinach are the star of the show, Rhodes recommends adding green apples, mangosteens or berries, all of which are high in anti-oxidants, to help keep stress levels low and add a bit of flavour to the green stuff. It’s important to note that none of the juices are meal replacements but should be treated like supplements, similar to vitamins and minerals. This particular shake has kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, apple, ginger and lemon.

Yogi flower power: November’s blossoming lotus pose

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i and welcome to November! I thought that we would have a bit of fun this month, in the spirit of the Loy Krathong festival and my birthday month. So the asana we will be practising this month was inspired by Loy Krathong and is also a big favourite in my kids yoga classes – it always gets a few smiles and giggles. I don’t know about you but I always jump at any chance to feel like a big kid again and I have to admit that this posture is definitely part of the big kid ingredients. The asana is called Vikasitakamalasana or blossoming lotus pose. The words Loy Krathong can be translated as “to float a basket”. This month’s yoga pose also requires you to feel like your chest and head are floating as your hips and seating bones are sinking. The flowered krathong decorations floating in the water symbolise the release of anger and hate. This idea of letting go is a great inspiration for our asana this month. As we

settle into this month’s asana, we will feel the mind release fear and uncertainty of failure. The mind will begin to feel focused and strong, with a sense of achievement. The fun part of this asana is the giggles you have trying to hold the balance on the first few attempts. The blossoming lotus is also a great way to: work your back, spine, waist, core and glutes, forcing you to make micro adjustments in your core to help you balance. An awesome way to build a six pack! Follow the steps below, to be on your way to becoming your own blossoming lotus. Sit upright on your mat with the soles of your feet together in butterfly pose. Relax your knees and let them stretch gently toward the ground. Put your hands underneath your calves so your calves rest on your wrists and your hands are resting on the floor, if you are a beginner to this

pose, keep you hands on the floor and rest your back against a wall to help with the balance (see photo one). Rock backward onto your tail bone as you pull your legs into the air, palms are facing upwards. The head and chest float as the hips and bottom sink. Keep the core active. Keep the soles of your feet touching one another as you balance for five breaths. (see photo two) Lower to butterfly and repeat. There is a lot of fun to be had with this asana and laughter is sometimes the best medicine. Happy stretching Metta Kim oxo Kim White is the owner of Sala Samadhi. She offers authentic Hatha yoga instruction for private and group sessions. Contact: www. mindbodyyogasystem.com or 086 276 9174. The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

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Satiated up in the Sky

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

GASTRONAUT

Graeme Shalam editor@classactmedia.co.th

ee Sky Lounge is set atop a boutique resort, in a hidden oasis within the heart of Patong. It is complete with free underground parking for all guests and only 50 yards from some of the area’s most iconic bars. As you ascend in the all- glass lift, the Andaman Sea and Patong Bay open up before your eyes. It is definitely worth getting here before sunset to truly appreciate these views. The dining area is spaciously arranged over two floors. Both have a bar and are lit with a funky array of LED lights; think of your favourite restaurant meets Saturday Night Fever! There is a happy hour from 5.30pm and they have a resident mixologist who thrills guests with his extraordinary juggling skills and delicious drink preparations. As soon as we were seated at our ocean view table, a complimentary bread basket was delivered along with a tray of delightfully woody olive oil, cream cheese and balsamic vinegar. Whilst I would have loved more of the dips, I had Marge Simpson’s voice ringing in my ears “Don’t fill up on the bread Homer!” So I saved myself for Celebrity Chef Yha’s delicious Asian fusion dishes.

Our first entrée was a lobster medallion with mango salsa and a lime and coconut sauce. The delightful lobster meat was sweet and juicy and well complemented by the refreshing mango which had a hint of chilli and shallots, leaving a tingling herb taste on the tongue. The next dish was a Peking duck salad with herb lentils, baked tomatoes and rocket with a hoisin sauce. The moist duck meat was delicious and really shone when combined with the hoisin sauce and the crisp texture of the lentils. The sweetness of the sauce balanced well with the sharp taste of the rocket. A light and healthy choice! The main dish was a succulent rack of New Zealand lamb served with a Sichuan pepper and warm balsamic sauce on a bed of mashed potato with roasted garlic and grilled asparagus. The classic flavours of lamb with rosemary and garlic were there working their wonders and delightfully enhanced by Sichuan and balsamic sauce. It was a generous serv-

ing of lamb that was cooked to perfection and had me gnawing at the bones to get to the last remnants of meat. At this point the slightly too loud Thai cover music was turned off and the resident band started; delivering soothing, strumming sounds as they do six nights a week on the lower deck area. Moving to the star of the meal – our deserts arrived! First, a strawberry mille feuille, incredibly light, crisp and very tasty, loaded with cream and strawberries. The cream was beautifully whisked giving the dish an airy feel that just melted in my mouth. The final dish of the night was the chocolate volcano cake with chocolate sauce. The white chocolate decorations could have sufficed as a dessert. The beautifully presented chocolate button adorned with the Kee logo and the concertina white chocolate flower was as beautiful on the plate as on the palate. The impossibly moist, soft cake was divine and once broken into, it just oozed

dark chocolate sauce which matched perfectly with the homemade ice cream. If this is death by chocolate – what a way to go! If I had dinner elsewhere in Patong I would still go to Kee for the chocolate dessert. Thankfully we could rest and watch the show at the bar before waddling out the door, two very happy and well-fed customers! The esteemed Celebrity Chef who delighted our taste buds with this lovely meal is a Phuketian named Sonthaya “Yha” Kaewpradit. He possesses a flare for culinary creations that earned him a top place in a prestigious food festival in the US. Chef Yha joined Kee Resort after more than a decade creating daringly diverse menus for luxury resorts around Thailand, including eight years as Head Chef at The Chedi, Phuket. Chef Yha’s alchemy of local flavours and international dishes creates a fusion of fantastic flavours. His dishes have a flair and finesse that are hard to beat.

Discover authentic Italian cuisine with new menu at Amari’s La Gritta

Sensual. Indulgent. Divine.

mari Phuket is inviting guests to experience the new ‘discovery menu’ and explore a six-course tasting menu with Chef Patrizia from Rome, which will consist of: Crostini Al Tre-Sapori (small pieces of ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomato salsa, Fontina cheese and smoked salmon) Antipasti Misto (marinated bell peppers, eggplant and artichokes along with sliced finocchiona, Parma ham and mortadella with pistachios, pesto sauce and

(assortment of mixed mini desserts including tiramisu, lemon tarts and pistachio gelato) The Discovery Menu is now available at La Gritta Restaurant starting at THB 1,450++ per person. The offer and items are subject to change without future notice. grissini sticks) as well as Risotto Funghi, Tagliata Di Manzo and Gamberoni Alla Salsa Salmorillo. Assorti Mento Di Dolci

La Gritta Restaurant is open daily from 10:00 to 24:00. For more information please contact +66 (76) 292 697 or email lagritta@amari.com.

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DINING 9

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

French bakery for Asian tastes Saran Mitrarat reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

The chefs have perfected the dessert menu, offering customers a selection of enticing treats such as chouxs and eclairs.

Pistachio Choux: pistachio sauce pourded over the top of a light pastry with a creamy filling inside.

he brand new bakery Chouchou Deli Shop is located in the heart of Patong Beach, blending authentic recipes with modern tastes and colours. Located at the Grand Mercure, the deli represents the same quality of service as the rest of the fine hotel. The welcoming and friendly staff alongside the homely décor make it a relaxing and intimate place to sit down and relax. The manager has solid experience in the bakery industry including many years working in France. He spent two months researching and developing the menu in order to fit it in with the Asian culture. The chefs have perfected the dessert menu, offering customers a selection of enticing treats such as chouxs and eclairs. “A choux is a light pastry originally from France, and it has a very sweet taste which contrasts to the typical local Thai flavours you find here, so it was important to develop the recipe for the local clientèle. “However, we have also tried to maintain the original recipe as much as possible,” said Ms Nawarat Sophonwungsirikul, food and beverage manager. “We have not only developed the flavours and the taste, but we created the flavours that are inspired by local fruits and flowers,” she added. The pastry chefs had to learn about original Thai fruits in order to combine it with the cream inside the chouxs, and then create ten unique flavours: butterfly pea, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, mango, pineapple, salted

caramel, strawberry, pistachio and ParisBrest, which are all served daily. I began by tasting the Paris-Brest pastry and my first mouthful was just heavenly. It was a mix of almond praline with a creamy texture that just melted in my mouth. Another delicious option is the pistachio choux. The pistachio sauce poured on top of the light pastry, combined with the scrumptious filling inside was divine. “We make our desserts fresh daily and do not stock anything overnight as we believe it is important that our food is of high quality and at its freshest. When customers take desserts away, it is presented in a beautiful gift box – some even take it back to their home country! If the dessert is fresh, customers will be able to keep it for much longer,” Ms Nawarat said. There are two sections of the bakery, the inside area and the terrace outside which has proven quite popular among European customers! If you sit out on the terrace, you will

La Bodega welcomes in high season

o welcome the start of the high season, Bodega & Grill restaurant are launching a new menu featuring simple flavours and generous portions. Executive Chef Mirko Cappa strives to bring Italian flare through the many dishes. The menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as the Signature Bodega antipasto misto, Sicilian eggplant “mediterranea” and kiwi marinated ostrich steak with rosemary and port gravy. Located in the heart of Angsana Laguna Phuket, Bodega & Grill features a classic and warm ambiance and easy going elegance with dining available both in the air-conditioned interior or out on the terrace by the pool. With extensive menu selections, Bodega & Grill is the ideal place for family and friends to gather and share the great tastes coming from the kitchen and wood-fired oven. Each of the paellas, risottos, salads, freshly baked breads, pizzas and seafood dishes are made with the freshest, best-quality ingredients sourced both locally and from selected international suppliers. Bodega & Grill offers @thephuketnews

Delicious white seabass steak. imported premium beef ranging from Australian Jack’s Creek 500 days wagyu grain-fed steaks, U.S. chilled 250 days grain-fed steaks and Canadian four years grass-fed Silver’s Creek Manitoba Bison. The level of grilling and the choice of steak knives helps to increase the dining pleasure of each of the premium cuts. The new menu is time-

less, passionate and exciting, whilst authentic. Seafood aficionados will be delighted with the freshly imported seafood, which ensures the quality of the ingredients. Dishes include delicacies such as char-grilled peppered king prawns, Hokkaido sea scallops, yellow fin tuna and white seabass steak. Guests can end the dinner on a sweet note with a selection of exquisite desserts. Fruit lovers can enjoy peach stuffed with Amaretto cookies and vanilla ice cream or a passion fruit pannacotta with chocolate-rum sauce. Chef Mirko’s tiramisu is also available for those desiring a richer taste.

Paris-Brest pastry. able to see the locals parading down Patong streets, while soaking up the afternoon sun. Chouchou Deli also offers coffees, teas, croissants as well as a wide selection of takeaways, from Parisian-like sandwiches and paninis to homemade jams, pralines and more. Chouchou Deli is located at 1 Rat Uthit 200 Pi 2 Alley, Patong and is open from 8am to 8pm. Prices start at B45, with 50 per cent discounts during happy hour at 7pm.

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MODEL MANIA M odel by Top welcomed guests to a “Timeless Glamour” fashion show the model agency staged at Bliss Beach Club on Sunday November 9. Makeup artists, designers, and guest models –

and the obligatory ladyboy – ensured

the night was indeed glamorous. The show was followed by a party with DJ

Chedi, DJ Taz and DJ Q from Phuket House Mafia spinning the tunes.

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Phuket GM gets down, dirty in downtown Delhi

recently had the good fortune of having to take a trip to India to accept a World Travel Award in Delhi. It was a proud moment for the resort and we are so happy to be among the best players in the Hospitality Industry. While I was there I had the chance to explore the city centre and the outskirts of Delhi. With a population of 30 million, Delhi is the world’s second most populous city. It is the largest city in India and one of the biggest in the world in terms of area. After Mumbai, Delhi is also the wealthiest city in India. I have a rough and ready way of getting an idea of the overall state of development of a country. There are three elements that are easy to observe: how healthy and happy the children look; how the woman are treated (this I have been following in the news for the past two years); and of course, the cleanliness of the country. All these elements are closely connected. The newly-appointed Prime

Minister, Narendra Modi, has personally shown the initiative to clean up the streets. I saw many billboards reminding people to keep the city clean – and the country does need a clean up. When on the roads, you do not park or drop off passengers at the road side. At roundabouts, the fastest driver is the winner, creating a concert of horns, which gave me cold hands and made my jaw drop. Immediately noticeable is the the lack of sanitary facilities, diseases, malnutrition and impaired development. The water and sanitation must be addressed otherwise it will get out of hand. Children are still begging along the roadsides and walkways the behaviour of the inhabitants is uncontrolled – a big challenge to solve. The heart of Delhi is very clean, because all the embassies are located there, but once you get to the outskirts it becomes a different world. My driver told me about the poor education and cramped classrooms. The number of poor people is starting

Infograph engine makes travel easy

hen it comes to travel, sometimes it’s good to know what other people are seeing and experiencing on their adventures. Flight search engine JetRadar has put together infographics for the most searched for sights and cities across Thailand. Collecting 3,000,000 unique searches from both foreigners and Thai people, the infographics show what the locals and travellers are getting up to in this beautiful country. As you will see from the pictures, there are a number of similarities and differences between the things JetRadar have discovered. Both travellers and Thais generally agree on the popular cities, like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. It’s interesting to see that while foreigners search for Bangkok the most - which isn’t surprising considering it’s the capital and one of the liveliest cities in the country - Thai users are searching for Chiang Mai more often. We can see that Phuket ranks higher for foreigners than it does for Thai people, and places like Hat Yai are searched for more often by locals, whereas it only makes up a relatively small portion of foreign searches. @thephuketnews

A fascinating conclusion can be drawn from these results; they show the way in which foreigners see Thailand, as opposed to how locals see it. Foreigners are still drawn to the beaten path in Thailand, its legendary triumphs. On the other hand, we can see that Thai people are interested in the more obscure places. Therefore, these infographics could offer tourists some key local recommendations. It’s also worth noting the attractions that JatRadar has noted along with the cities, and how these compare between each infographic. Many of the top sights in the infographic drawn up from foreign searches are iconic Thailand – its white beaches, chaotic markets, and dazzling islands. However, the Thai version highlights many of Thailand’s beautiful temples, offering some different attractions for travellers to the country to visit. These infographics from JetRadar show a fascinating diversity in the way locals and tourists view Thailand, giving travellers some more options for the best things to do and see here. For general enquiries or further information visit http://www.jetradar.co.th

INCREDIBLE INDIA: Humayun’s Tomb is one of the more picturesque sites in Delhi. to outnumber the middle class and very rich people. A balance has to be found soon. I visited the Gandhi family’s huge graveyard; a big green place in central downtown Delhi. Some Muslim and Buddhist temples where also on my list of places to visit but I did not have enough time to visit all of them before heading to the awards night. One thing I did enjoy during my stay was a famous Ayurveda massage. It was a wonderful treatment that used different spices to those used for massage here in Thailand. Security was strict at all the hotels,

airports and government buildings. It reminded me of the 2011 Mumbai bombings. Overall, India is a beautiful country in all aspects, but it needs to adapt to the needs of tourists so they can enjoy a peaceful vacation without having to take along lots of medicine.

Moevenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach General Manager Hansruedi Frutiger recently took a trip to Delhi, India, to receive an award on behalf of his hotel. The award event was familiar territory for the Swiss hotelier but experiencing downtown Delhi was an unforgettable and eye-opening adventure.

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Home Automation Part 2: your home’s new brain HOMETECH GURU Daragh O’Higgins info@techworx.asia

You can control and automate virtually any electrical or electronic device in your home.”

Daragh O’Higgins has lived in Thailand for more than eight years and has over 15 years of experience in smart home technology. Send your questions: info@techworx.asia

his week we look at centralized systems for home automation. This usually consists of a central hub. Let’s call this the brains of the system. A good location for this is your main MDB room (or electrical room) close to your main circuit breaker board and any low-voltage cable you may have, such as telephone wires, TV coax cables, or in newer properties, Cat 5/6 LAN cables. There are now a lot of devices on the market that allow you to re-use these existing low voltage cables not only for home automation tasks but also to stream high definition music and video around the property without having to run new unsightly cables (There are too many different devices on the market to detail here but please contact me if you would like some more information). Then using a combination of existing cables and adapter devices and some of the new wirless standards like ZWAVE, you can control and automate virtually any electrical or electronic device in your home; from lighting and window blinds or curtains to multi-room music, intruder and fire alarms, smart-door locks and CCTV systems. You can even control devices like your pool pump or your garden sprinklers. The central hub or brain is connected to all the systems you want control of. It then connects wirelessly to your smartphone or iPad al-

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

IN BRIEF Instagram allows caption edits

An update on the social photography app Instagram will now let users change photo captions after the fact. Previously, Instagram users who made a simple typo on the caption had to take the post down before reposting – a process that would delete all the social engagement (likes and comments) accumulated.

Google gets NASA airfield

lowing you to monitor and control when you are at home or out on the move. The most important thing is to keep the user interface as simple as possible with the system tailored to your requirements. In future articles I will go into individual detail for the many different systems I have mentioned here. Happy automating!

Internet giant G oogle have agreed to lease the NASA Moffett Airfield for the next 60 years for an estimated US1.6 billion with extra funds going toward restoration of an 80-year-old hangar (Hangar One). Located south of San Francisco, it includes 1,000 acres of land with three hangars, two runways, and a large building. All will be used by Google for development and testing technology related to robotics, aviation and space exploration. A Google spokesman says they plan to spend US$200 million on improvement to the property, which includes creating an education facility for the public to learn about the airfield’s role in the history of technology.

Shop and revel in tropical style at

Christmas Market

SpaceX chief Elon Musk eyes Internet satellites It’s for the whole family! Venue: Plaza Del Mar (Behind BAKE at Cherngtalay) Saturday, 6th December 11 AM—5 PM Things that will charm you Gifts, Decorations, Ornaments, Cards, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Clothes, Handbags, Toys, Confectionary,

Things that will delight you Food & Drinks, Santa’s Grotto, Clowns, Magic Show, Carols, Face Painting, Cookie Decorating, Fabulous prizes to be won

Vendor tables are available for a donation of 500 Baht per table. Please email Donna Toon: donna_scot@toon.co.nz

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igh-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has reportedly added global Internet access from satellites to his vision of a future alongside sporty electric cars and private space exploration. The billionaire behind auto-maker Tesla and the SpaceX program is working on the project with satelliteindustry veteran Greg Wyler, who spent some time devoted to a similar mission at Google, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Musk and Wyler are trying to devise a feasible and relatively low-cost way to put about 700 satellites, each weighing less than 250 pounds, into orbit to provide wireless Internet anywhere on the planet, the Journal reported. The satellites would be smaller, more affordable, and more widely deployed than those currently in use commercially, according to the Journal. Ostensibly, Musk would tap into re-

sources at SpaceX to get satellites into position. SpaceX’s unmanned Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean in October carrying a heavy load of NASA cargo and scientific samples from the International Space Station that experts hope could yield significant results. Dragon also carried crew supplies, hardware and computer resources. The SpaceX vessel is the only spacecraft currently capable of returning from the ISS with cargo. Its last mission to the space station was in April. NASA lost its ability to reach the space station alone when the shuttle program ended in 2011 after 30 years. The US space agency has helped fund private companies in the race to restore US access to the ISS. In 2010, SpaceX became the first private company to send a spacecraft to the ISS. AFP thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF The Six Billion Dollar Man

A new day for Star Wars

tar Wars fans were sent into a frenzy as studio giant Disney revealed the title of the iconic franchise’s seventh episode – The Force Awakens – and said filming was over. The Force Awakens immediately shot to the top of trending topics on Twitter after Walt Disney Pictures and the official Star Wars account released the much-anticipated title. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has completed principal photography,” the tweets said, with the title set in the franchise’s retro typeface in yellow and white against a background of stars. The film will now require months of post-production before its worldwide release, scheduled for December 18, 2015. It is directed by JJ Abrams, one of Hollywood’s A-list directors who recently oversaw the successful rebooting of the Star Trek franchise. Speculation about what the title means centers on it being a follow-up to The Return of the Jedi – in which Luke Skywalker was left as the only known Jedi Knight holder of the Force, with no rivals from the “dark side” Sith camp. Fan sites wonder if The Force Awakens refers to both the light side

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Toy Story 4 coming 2017

Disney chief Bob Iger announced last week that Pixar will produce Toy Story 4 with plans to release the film in mid-2015. The film will be writtern by Rashida Jones and will McCormack and John Lasseter will direct. The third film in the franchise earned more than a US$1 billion in 2010 and ended with Buzz and Woody having been given away by Andy to a little girl. “We don’t want to do anything with them unless it lives up to or surpasses what’s gone before,” Lasseter said in a statement.

Terminator: Genisys a reset

and dark side, Jedis and Siths. “The Force Awakens likely refers to more people becoming one with the Force, on both the good side and Dark Side,” said a blogger at slashfilm.com.. Star Wars has attracted generations of loyal fans ever since the first film arrived in 1977 recounting the adventures of Skywalker, Han Solo and Darth Vader. Filming began in Britain in May on Episode VII. Original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker will star in the new film, along with several new-

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) The Equalizer (E) The Eyes Diary (T/E sub) Interstellar (E) Interstellar (F) Interstellar (T) John Wick (E) Love, Rosie (E) Namo Okay (T/E sub) Rurouni Kenshin The Legend Ends (T)

The Six Billion Dollar Man, a film inspired by The Six Million Dollar Man 1970s television series, will see Mark Wahlberg in the lead role. The project has ben stuck in development limbo for several years until Wahlberg and his Lone Survivor director Peter Berg accepted the gig. Wahlberg will play Steve Austin, a former stronaut who survived a horrific accident and had several limbs replaced with bionic systems. The film is expected to go into production in 2015.

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comers including Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. Other cast members include veteran actor Max von Sydow, Girls star Adam Driver, motion-capture expert Andy Serkis and Harry Potter veteran Domhnall Gleeson. Filming on the new movie was not without hiccups: in June, the 72-yearold Ford broke his leg on the set when a garage door fell and hit him at Pinewood Studios outside London. Ford is back as smuggler Solo, the 62-year-old Hamill will return as Jedi Knight Skywalker and Fisher, 57, reprises the role of Princess Leia. The movie’s screenplay is written by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, who wrote two previous Star Wars films. The film is produced by Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy, Abrams, and Bryan Burk, while multiple Oscarwinner John Williams returns as the soundtrack composer. The original 1977-83 trilogy – Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi – “was followed by a prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Disney shelled out US$4 billion to buy “Star Wars” founder George Lucas’s Lucasfilm in October 2012. AFP

Movie goers do not have to watch the older Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator films in order to enjoy the upcoming Terminator: Genisys film, to be released 2015. According to actor Jai Courtney, the new installment will act as a “reset” of the long-running franchise. “That’s the awesome thing about when you play with time travel...maybe we’re introduced to a world that audiences know but circumstances can change,” he said. Terminator: Genisys will star Emilia Clarke, Schwarzenegger and Jason Clarke.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Gross

1 Big Hero 6

$56.22M $56.22M

2 Interstellar

$47.51M $49.66M

3 Gone Girl

$6.21M $145.54M

4 Ouija

$5.87M $43.33M

5 Fury

$5.63M $69.40M

6 St. Vincent

$5.41M

$27.05M

7 Nightcrawler

$5.37M

$19.62M

8 John Wick

$4.14M

$34.81M

and the Terrible, 9 Alexander Horrible...

$3.54M $59.25M

10 The Book of Life

$2.75M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) The Equalizer (E) Fury (E) Gone Girl (E) Interstellar (E) John Wick (E) Love, Rosie (E) Namo Koay (T/ E sub)

Weekend

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

$45.17M

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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Gowns and gloves:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

a night of Muay Thai chic

lbow knockouts, kicks to the face and the sound of shin-onshin. It’s all going to be part of the first ever Black Tie Muay Thai night at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort as Singpatogn Sitnumnoi gym and Phuket Has Been Good To Us present a throwback night of fights next Saturday (November 29). A cocktail reception with bubbles will kick things off followed by dinner and free flow beverages. Various world class fighters from heralded Muay Thai camp, Singpatong gym, will display their skills with several exhibitions and celebrity fights. One of the highlights of the night will include blindfold boxing! Proceeds from the event will go towards Phuket Has Been Good To US, a Thai-registered charity established in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. The money raised will enable PHBGTU to continue to expand their much-needed English education programme tat provides free English lessons to more than 1,000 underprivileged Thai children, aged 13–`8, in three government schools in Phuket. “We are thrilled to be able to bring such an exciting new event to Phuket.

(Above) Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort will be the site of Black Tie Muay Thai on November 29. (Top right) Champion fighter Penake Sitnumnoi will lace up his gloves for the event. Muay Thai has already brought smiles to the faces of the students we support as they practice at their after school programme. Now the sport can help us raise money too!” said Tina Hall, Director of Operations for Phuket Has Been Good To Us. The event harkens back to the days of early 20th century boxing when tens of thousands of fans would fill stadiums in their Sunday best.

For more information, visit phukethasbeengoodtous.org check out the foundation’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ phukethasbeengoodtous. Individual tickets are available for a donation of B3,500 baht and tables of 10 for B35,000. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Phuket Has Been Good To Us on 076-278-146 or email info@ phukethasbeengoodtous.org.

Meanwhile, in the ‘real world’ AMIGOVIA Whitney Mitha whitneymitha@yahoo.com

Babies

Other than the nonstop Facebook feed of baby news I have seen lately, one to note is Jessica Biel. She and Justin Timberlake were rumored to be very much on the rocks. Nonetheless she is preggo and looks happy.

Random

Almost simultaneously, Jennifer Lopez has released a sort of love life memoir while her repeated former beau, Marc Anthony, an-

nounced his engagement to his current girlfriend. JLo says she is happy and blah blah... but this makes me want to read the book, called True Love. I just saw that Brooklyn Beckham (son of soccer superstar David Beckham and designer/Spice Girl Victoria Beckham) has just signed some sort of deal with Arsenal Football Club in England – he is only 15 years old. I am no expert in football, but can he play at 15?

Music

Despite being pregnant with her second child Shakira has not slowed down. She recently announced her next album will be in Spanish. I cannot wait.

Brooklyn Beckham.

Random

Jerry Seinfeld is saying he

believes he falls somewhere on the autistic spectrum. Mary-Kate Olsen, of Mary-Kate and Ashley the billion dollar empire twins, recently stated she is no longer a twin. I am not sure what that is supposed to mean. Two random celebs with even more random comments.

Passing?

There was a vicious internet rumor that child actor legend Macaulay Culkin had died. But he has sufficiently squashed the rumor with a parody pic. Thank goodness. Whitney is an American living in Phuket, writing about the latest gossip and trends in pop culture. Read more from Whitney on Wordpress and Facebook (search: “amigovia”) and follow her on Instagram @ Amigovia.

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L y Krathong

Mayor Somjai Suwansupana and Gov Nisit Jansonwong observing rites.

Sixteen Miss Loy Krathong 2014 Central Festival Phuket finalists meet the judges.

Enjoying the Miss Loy Krathong at one of the many parties.

Dorothy Petzold winnning the Miss Loy Krathong at Tablespoon, Central Festival.

Members of Amari Phuket celebrated the festival with a special krathong making competition and a Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest.

Beautiful ladies celebrating the festival.

Tourists gather at Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate the festivities.

Mr Pierre-Andre Pelletierm, Vice President of Amari (middle, back row), the management team and other Amari members celebrating the Festival.

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Phuket was alight under the full moon last week, highlighted by colourful dress, faces and characters who got into the spirit and came out to celebrate one of the kingdomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most favoured festivals, and honour the sacred water guardian spirit.

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SIX OF THE BEST OUT TO IMPRESS Six of the island’s top chefs from Acqua, Iniala, Anantara Layan, Andara, Indigo Pearl and Paresa resorts put on an exclusive six-course B4,500-a-head charity dinner on Saturday (November 8) at Paresa Resort in Kamala to raise funds for the Barnhem Muang Mai Phuket Home for Children in Need. Photos: Jessi Cotterill.

BRUNCH FOR THE BOYS After a Gentlemen’s Tour at Nikki Beach on Saturday night (November 8), it was the ladies mostly who got together and carried on the fun theme the next day for the Layan Beach venue’s Amazing Sunday Brunch (November 9).

GLAMOUR BLISS Bliss Beach Club hosted The Model by Top Fashion Show on Sunday night (November 9)

ART FOR CHARITY’S SAKE More than 20 local and foreign artists put their artwork up for sale at the Sino Phuket Rotary Art Charity Dinner For Kids to help fund the purchase of art materials for local school children. Attending the event were (pictured above from left) Governor Nisit Jansomwong; Boathouse GM Marie-Laure Fleury; Owner of Web Connection, Surachat Awsakul; and Jakkapan Jitsomboon, President - elect of Rotary Club of Sino Phuket. Below: two of the participating artists. See story on Life page 3.

BIDDING FOR BLING O2 Beach Club in Rawai hosted a Miss Phuket Universe charity event on November 9 to raise money for the Baan Puer Cheewit Foundation in Koh Sirey. Guests, including Phuket Governor Nisit Chansomwong (grey jacket) made bids for the jewellery worn by the models. thephuketnews

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Nicole, Lucky and Lynn.

MELBOURNE CUP RACING The Aussies in Phuket group gathered at Centara Grand Beach Resort in Karon to enjoy the annual Melbourne Cup horse racing event on November 4.

Harry Usher, Valentine Guytonbeck, and Paul Orny.

NOVOTEL LAUNCH A group of friends gather for a photo at the Novotel launch.

Several people wore their best at the grand opening of the Novotel Hotel in Karon, which took place on Nov 7.

LA BODEGA NEW MENU La Bodega & Grill at Angsana Hotel launched its new menu on Friday November 7, featuring delicious samples of beef, duck, various delicacies and more.

Members of the media and special guests savoured the many dishes on Chef Mirko Cappaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new menu.

RED LOUNGE SOFT OPENING The Red Lounge Bar hosted its soft opening in Nai Yang Beach on Friday November 7, with many dressed in ravishing red.

ADOPT-A-THON The Soi Dog Foundation held its second Mobile Adoptions Event at the courtyard in Central Festival on November 8. Cute Puppies and Kittens were up for adoption! @thephuketnews

Members of Phuket Professional & Fun Ladies club gather for a photo.

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14 NOV

THEPHUKETNEWS.COM dian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks, 076-286464 Ext 4.

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per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com

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

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CATCH OF THE DAY @ THE WESTIN Indulge in a variety of fresh seafood from our extensive buffet. Choose the day’s freshest catch on the live grill. Enjoy a fantastic selection of gourmet dishes, Andaman seafood on ice and delicious desserts. Every Friday 6pm-11pm at Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. THB1,400++ per person. Kids 4-12 years old get 50% discount. For reservations, please call 076335600. BRING OUR AD TO GET 20% DISCOUNT! 076-335600. fb.phuket@ westin.com

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

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

SUN

16 NOV

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic In-

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

Phuket Walking Street Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town. The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook.com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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Toastmasters Phuket Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Join Toastmasters Phuket and start making yourself a leader today! Invitation only. Contact info@ joannebaylis.com for more info.

WED

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17 NOV

The Good Shepherd Craft Shop TRX – Santosa Signature training

For THB 499/-nett. All you can eat

18 NOV

Free Sauna

BCCT Phuket Business Dinner

Pool Competition at 9pm Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan,Patong. See map at www.expatguesthouse.com.

of exercises. TRX is highly functional and efficient in achieving extreme results quickly! To book this class, or to find out the other TRX class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.

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15 NOV

Guest speaker: Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Senior Economist, Macroeconomic & Fiscal Management Global Practice, The World Bank, Bangkok Office Topic: The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Cost: THB 850 including 3-course dinner & soft drinks. Bookings: www.bccthai. com. Amari Phuket, 02 651 5350-3 This event is kindly sponsored by Siam Real Estate, Amari Phuket & Class Act Media.

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Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Only B320

Santosa Wellness Center is the home of Phuket’s only certified, open TRX class. Born in the Navy SEALs, TRX Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. TRX is the original workout system that leverages gravity and bodyweight to perform hundreds

Opens every Wednesday from 10AM to NOON and every Saturday from 9AM to NOON. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as educational toys, dolls, puppets, paper art, greeting cards for all occasions, Novelties like tooth fairy pillow, and many more. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission. More info visit www.thegoodshepherd.info/shop/ reginatudor@ gmail.com, 083 104 0788

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19 NOV

Introducing Carbon Free Cooking

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

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world that there is such a thing as “Jazz” in this small island. The featured artistes are Boy Navio Band, Bluroom Band from Angsana Resort, The Le Tab Band (Belgium), Jakub Augustyn (Poland),Tonet Lipana (Philippines), Rolly Rodriguez (Philippines) Siobahn Mcgovern (Canada) & Friends and singers like Editha Ballesteros (Philippines), EKA (Canada), El Bulan(Thailand) & Miss Tikky Kasemsri (Thailand). For information contact francoisbona@gmail.com or call 0800528636. Proudly supported by Class Act Media, The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 and The Phuket News TV.

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Chef Alexander Bitterling will be introducing a new revolution in Cooking on Nov 21, 2014. A continuation of the innovation shown by AHMS - The collection as pioneers of Zero Carbon Cooking in Asia. Make your reservations now. Cost is THB 1,500 ++ per persom. Starting at 19:00 at The Edge. RSVP to rm.aph@aleenta. com Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of this event.

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23 NOV

Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest 2014 Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest experience and rub shoulders with the pros at events including: The 21st Laguna Phuket Triathlon on 23 November 2014 is Asia’s premier destination triathlon featuring a unique 1.8K swim, 55K bike and 12K run through spectacular tropical scenery. Challenge Laguna Phuket is part of the globally expanding Challenge Family. please contact 076 278 146 or Email : nantaneec@lagunaphuket.com

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29 NOV

WED

18 MAR 2015

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

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

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Black Tie Muay Thai 4th Phuket City Jazz Summit 2014 This year, Phuket Jazz Summit will be preparing a roster of Jazz Musicians, collectively chosen from the homegrown talents in the island & some international bands, whom will be performing free since this is a Free concert. We aim to promote Jazz Music to Phuket & to the

On 29th November two worlds will collide when the sophistication of black tie meets the gritty, raw energy of Muay Thai at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort. Enjoy celebrity fights and exhibition rounds. Entry is by donation of 3,500THB with proceeds going to the local charity Phuket Has Been Good To Us. For bookings, please contact 076 278 146 or email info@phukethasbeengoodtous.org. Class Act Media is a proud supporter of this event.

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

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across 1. If a country is an oligarchy, who rules it? 2. The Terry Fox and the Taymyr are what kind of ships? 3. Who sang the original song in which the phrase “bird is the word” appeared? 4. Who killed MacBeth? 5. What was the name of the first cloned sheep? Answers below, centre.

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puzzle 29. It fits in a lock 1. Virus type 30. Masked critter 6. Mitts 31. Alimentary canal 10. Sea eagle orifice 14. Pine exudation 33. Testify Down 15. Unbending 34. Actress Campbell 16. Aggravate 35. Turn red, perhaps 1. Home built in a 17. Madonna hit 37. Pucks day? 20. Give 2. Colorless solvent 38. Kind of court 21. Earache 39. Floral arrangement 22. South African org. 3. Jellies 4. Demoiselle 40. Deteriorate 23. Yemeni port 24. Standard of living? 5. Needle point? 41. Watering hole 6. Ski trail 28. Witch’s broom 45. Sinew 7. Indo-European 30. Italian turnover 46. B-52 org. 8. Seventh 32. Desert anniversary gift 48. Whalebone 36. Football Hall-of9. Tight-fitting 49. Come about Famer Hein 10. Unreal 50. Brought down a 37. Take night classes, 11. Spawn mast e.g. 12. Valueless 52. More cunning 42. Bossy remark? 13. One with a pole 43. Ties 53. At ___ for words position? 44. Stance 18. Settler’s building 54. Moldovan moolah 47. Cavalry weapon 57. Wrap material 51. Eye sores 19. Cambodian 58. Therefore 52. Ice melter currency 59. In a muddle 55. Mad. ___ 23. Early pulpit 60. Coxcomb 56. Engine enclosure 25. “Where the heart 61. Part of B.C.E. 59. Lily family member is” 62. Just out 60. Be independent 26. Turow book 63. Dashboard abbr. 27. Theme of this 64. Sundae topper 65. Ripens 66. Nettle 67. Instrument 68. High spots 69. Like a horse

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

1. A small group of people; 2. Icebreakers; 3. The Trashmen (1963); 4. MacDuff; 5. Dolly.

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■■ November 14, 1889

Years in a lifetime that the average person will spend in the toilet.

States in the USA that still allow teachers to physically punish schoolchildren.

255

Age at death, in 2006, of a tortoise called Adwaita. He was born before the USA existed.

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Approximate number of people worldwide who die every year falling down stairs.

1 billion

Approximate number of bacteria exchanged in a French kiss. Source: Uberfacts

This week in history

A different view of everyone’s favourite sunset place, Laem Phrom Thep. Photo by Natasuang Busaranon. Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Journalist Nellie Bly (real name Elizabeth Cochrane) begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She completes the trip in 72 days. ■■ November 15, 1971 I n t e l r e l e a s e s t h e w o r l d ’s f i r st com mercial si ngle - ch ip microprocessor, the 4004. ■■ November 16, 1938 LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. ■■ November 17, 1997 In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people – mostly tourists – are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut. The militants are killed by the police. ■■ November 18, 1307 Swiss rebel William Tell shoots an apple off his son’s head. ■■ November 19, 1095 The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II, begins discussing the sending of the First Crusade to the Holy Land. ■■ November 20, 1979 About 200 Sunni Muslims seize Islam’s holiest site, the Grand Mosque in Mecca. In the ensuing two weeks of fighting 255 die before the Mosque is retaken. Source: Wikipedia thephuketnews

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Property PROPERTY FOR RENT CENTRAL

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

Large, Condo in Kathu

5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach

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

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

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

Amazing Beachfront Villa 4 bedroom pool villa on the beach for holiday rental. Stunning views. Fully furnished & fully equipped. Daily maid, villa manager, electricity, water and all maintenance included, Alex Seago, alexanderseago@gmail.com, 087-8923876

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

One Boutique Room For Rent 1 Bedroom of 30 sq.m, Downtown, Phuket Town. Fully Furnished with mini-kitchenette, Wi-Fi. On Mae Luan, Rang Hill Area, Safe & Pleasant Neighborhood, Price : 9500, Person : zhu , 10/22 Soi Phitak Taweep, Mae Laun Road, Talad Yai, Muang Phuket, zhunaumann@gmail.com, 0896683639

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

Unique retail space for rent with excellent positioning on Surin beach Road. For more information, please call 081 8941820, 076 271 241 or wirote@ paradisephuket.com - See more at www.theplazasurin.com, Wirote, The Plaza Surin, wirote@paradisephuket.com

Modern Patong Condo for Rent Recently built condo for rent in Patong. There are 4 studio rooms (37sqm) and one 1 bedroom unit (48sqm). Contact us for more details, Person : Alex , Email : info@phuketcondo.net , Phone : 0878923876

Land for Rent Kata beach 5 mins from Kata beach 2 rai land for rent at Kata 3 MB. rai/ year Tel:087-507-0325, 3,000,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com Tum dena, num facie ca nos senirit. Ximod simodit, etiem iurat ina, se esimumul conlocchili porum House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ ea@hotmail.com

KATA BEACH Apts FOR RENT 1BR Aircon, WIFI, Spa, Fully Furnished. Start at 500 BHT Tel: 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638, nalumana2000@yahoo.com

SOUTH Ocean View 4 Bed Pool Villa Newly completed luxury pool villa in Ao Yon, Cape Panwa is available for holiday rental. Free for upcoming high season. Top class villa with infinity pool, jacuzzi, sun deck, great views. Maid & concierge included. 60 – 70,000THB/night. Contact Alex home@thaivillaboutique.com 087-8923876, Alex, home@thaivillaboutique.com, 087-892 3876

Amazing Beachfront Villa

6 bedroom pool villa on beach in Cape Panwa for long-term rental. Stunning views. Fully furnished & fully equipped. 465,000THB/month based upon 12 month contract. flexistayphuket@gmail.com, Tiya ,Cape Panwa, 089 600 0041

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

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

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

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

Villa in Cheng Talay Close to Laguna / Surin Beach this one bedroom Villa is up for long term rent. Comes with full cable TV, maid service and Gardener. ( Has Telephone / ADSL internet line paid by tenant ), Asking 25,000 Baht per month ( excl : elec / water / Telephone ) Please contact : accounting@electrical-marine.com Tel : 076 272 177 or 085976911.

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

Brand New Modern Pool Villa

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

Supalai Hills house for rent The Villa is 244 sqm.Which has 4 comfy bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 20 minutes drive to the BIS and PIA international schools. Only 15 minutes drive away from Phuket’s top beaches Bangtao and Surin.0848519795 Email : robert.anthony.krause@gmail.com

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Villa for Rent and Sale at PatongA luxurious villa with absolutely stunning sea view. The villa features 5 bedrooms, all with sea view and private swimming pool. Excellent holiday villa rentals. Start only 60,000 baht/month, 6,000 baht/day, Contact: Linda Ketkaew, Starwalker.ds@gmail.com, 0818932165.

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

Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment

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

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

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

Family Villa in Kamala rent

Townhouse for Rent

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

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

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

Panoramic Ocean Views A beautifully furnished 26th floor apartment on Beach Road central Patong, surround balcony, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen with dining area plus bar area, 240 SQM. WIFI, Sat TV, short or long term rental. For more details +66 (0)87 887 9070 or email patongtower26iw@gmail.com HOUSE SHARE Professional non smoker required to share beautiful house in Cherngtalay.The house is in a very quiet area, very secure, has full internet, plenty of parking, western kitchen ect. 10000 Baht pcm plus bills. Interested? Please drop a line to chris@securitysafestop. com or call 081 9686 051.

Luxury appartment, Patong

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

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Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet. Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1-April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautiful Land Laguna-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 7.5 MB per rai. Khun Chanchira, 081 367 7683. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

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

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

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WANTED... HOUSE OR VILLA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Land & Resort in Your Budget The Andaburee Phuket Seaview, Mountain View, Mission Hill Golf Course View Project, Land from 120 sq wah up to 490 sq wah, 15,000 bath/sq wah, Bali house 7.5 million baht (can be revised), pee_bang56@hotmail.com, 076-350118, 083-3897799

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

THAI POOLVILLA NEAR LAGUNA Blue Canyon Golf Condo

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

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

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

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

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

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

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM 1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu 1.5

Rai flat land at Cape Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots. OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner. B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

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

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

LARGE SURIN BEACH CONDO B 9.8 MILLION Three bedroom, sea view 148 m2 condo apartment on prestigious Surin Beach, Phuket. Must sell, now only B9.8 million (original price over 15 mil). Tel. 081 676 8717, email: teera@email.biz, teera@email.biz Phone : 081 676 8717

Highfield Mission Hills Phuket

10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

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, Phang-nga. larion2555@gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

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

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

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

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

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 2 really big beds rooms, big kitchen and living 135 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; market price (10.5 mill bth) NOW 7.5 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail maurice.phuket@gmail.com

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

New Kata Condo for sale

10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only

SEA-VIEW LAND FOR SALE KAMALA

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

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

1 bedroom, kitchen, bathroom & balcony with sea & mountain views @ 4.7.MB. Includes WiFi, pool, sauna, gym, manager & rental program, a valuable investment and is ready to move in. Call 0878879070 or e.mail ianscondo@yahoo.com

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

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

Must Sell Exclusive Villa in Marina, Phuket 4 bedrooms En-suited, Fully furnished, all included, flat screen TV in all room, in Boat Lagoon Marina, 10mins to BISP school. We want to sell at 29.5MB but we will consider all offer. Contact Owner Representative, K.Pen at +66 0874658883, Thai & English , E-mail : pen@mindproperties.net

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

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

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

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

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company. For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

Beautiful Villa For Sale

WALK TO BEACH - LUXURY VILLA.

4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between Chalong-Phuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa

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

LAND FOR SALE...CHEAP

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

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The Trees Residence, Kamala

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

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

2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT

KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom,

Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. cleaning,linen,towels change weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms. Wash/dry machine. Big complete kitchen.Quiet location. Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@gmail.com

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

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale:

Great Value! Pool villa for sale

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

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

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

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House for sale Samkong, Phuket Town. 4.2 million and Town House for sale in Patong 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms with 4 levels 8.8 million Tel:083 521 2277,090 161 6669 (English&Thai) Email: veenutthasa@gmail. com Price : 4,200,000

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

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

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

Rawai 2 km. Naiharn beach

Cosy apartment with three bedrooms, kitchen-living room. Two bathrooms + dark room. Guarded complex with all infrastructure. The apartments are fully furnished. The complex has a large swimming pool, guest parking. The price includes a fixed place for the car, under a canopy. The total area of 135 sq.m. Two floors of the house into 4 apartments.Tel 089264380129/ 0881684250, Сергей, ssmagin@inbox.ru

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

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

Urgent sale

House for Sale in Sam Kong

Sale a unit at Bel Air Panwa

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

House for sale in Chalong House for sale two-storey villas 2 and 3 bedrooms large terrace secure and restful area, only 1.4 km.from yachting port.Ready to move to live price MB 13.9 or USD 438,000. 087117- 4551. tawanan90000@gmail.com. 13.9M or USD 438,000, Prajerd Naknoi, Address : THAPON, tawanan90000@gmail.com, Phone : 0871174551

Land for sale 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@ mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price: B18.5 million for 1 rai . 3-storey apartment on the beach 3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated NaiHarn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible. Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

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

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Building for Sale at Chalong Building near Soi Ta Ied at Chalong for Apartment, Office or Hostel. Area 350 square wah, Living area 800 square wah. Tel: 081 569 0092 K.OH, varindahostel@gmail.com Price: B25,000,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-8772320

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY VILLA & LAND: 3 bed room, 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.pellegrino2810@gmail.com, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

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

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

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

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

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

Land for Sale Cherngtalay Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WILLIAMS 325 TURBOJET for Sale

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent Businesses Opportunity Thai company in Phuket owner of an 18 suites/apartment building With a small restaurant-sauna-in/outdoor pool. Looking for aserious and solid partner with a Skill of marketing and hotel businesses (working only now with Booking.com). To be a 50% partner (whit a possibility to take over later 100%).Investment 10.mill bath (250,000 euro) no risk (guaranty 200%) Solid and profitable. information only to; serious people with a good reverence and background.Email;mamoplat@yahoo.com

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay A very good condition with bedding for 5, aircon, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.

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

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

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

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

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

GUESTHOUSE LEASE FOR SALE

Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing ves sel is powered by 2 Hino M ar ine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully airc onditioned and features a saloon, three c a b i n s a n d a g a l l e y. P r i c e : 7, 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 T H B , S t e f a n o , i n f o @ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

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

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

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

Business for sale Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com

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The new Summerland 40 LR boasts outstanding fuel economy with 40% less consumption that others in its class. Featuring a true Owner’s suite with large windows and designer bathroom. Generous freeboard and high bridge deck clearance for quieter, dryer and more stable performance at sea.

Asking $149,000 USD Perfectly setup to allow single or short-handed cruising, this ‘family layout’ version features a massive queen size berth and two large doubles in the aft. Lying: Phuket, Thailand.

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

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Asking $260,000 AUD Very well equipped for blue water cruising including options such as AIS, HF radio, Satellite phone, 30hp diesel sail drives with Gori folding propellers and a full sail inventory. Lying: Phuket, Thailand.

(2010) Schionning Wilderness 1500X

Asking $480,000 USD This long legged performance cruiser has been conceived with long distance shorthanded sailing in mind. Lying: Langkawi, Malaysia.

For further information, a test sail or advice, please contact Andrew de Bruin at Boat Lagoon Marina, Phuket: P +66 (0) 76 238 117 M +66 (0)8 1894 1530 E info@multihullsolutions.asia www.multihullsolutions.asia

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Electric portable cookers (2) Electric portable cooker (x2). Never used - still in their boxes. Smart auto temperature control, 3 cooking zones and auto switch off. Bought for 42,000 THB each - selling for 22,000 THB each. Can buy just one or both, Contact Simon, md@ classactmedia.co.th, 084 768 0536 .

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

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

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

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

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

CAR FOR SALE

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

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

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

Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Auto Ford Explorer Limited 2006 4.6-liter, V-8 (Strong Powertrain), 240 horsepower, 99,000 km. Selling Price 850,000 THB. (can be negotiated) Urgent sale ! Call 081 666 6622.

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

Ford Everest Limited 3.0 4x4 BMW X5 First to see will buy, LPG, New air suspen. Contact 084 054 8122 to view. Price : 850,000 THB.

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

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

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

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

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

FURNITURE FINAL INVENTORY SALE DON’T MISS FURNITURE, ORIENTRUGS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS, CDs, ANTIQUES, DINING SET 4x8 IVORY, STEREO, LAMPS++ CALL HEINO 076 289 894 AT 19/2 RAWAI VILLAS. SHOWTIME 9AM to EVENINGS.

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

JEWELLERY /WATCHES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold

2014 MCY 76 – Price on Application

2013 Monte Carlo 5 – EUR 670,000

2011 Azimut 53 – EUR 850,000

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

MOVING & STORAGE We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self Storage

2013 Lagoon 52 - EUR 979,000

2013 Lagoon 400S2 – EUR 330,000

2012 Fusion 40 – EUR 345,000

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Phuket FC tap coach Daeng to lead club

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Andres Lopes and Yusuke Sato celebrate a goal in the final home match on Oct 25. Photo: JP Mestanza.

ess than two weeks after the conclusion of the 2014 season, Phuket FC have already locked down a new head coach for the next two years. Songyot “Daeng” Klinsrisuk, formerly of Pattaya United, has signed a two-year agreement with the Ronins to lead the club, Phuket FC President Pariyawit “Benz” Atchariyachai announced on the team’s website. “We have given a contract at the beginning for two years to him, in order to give [Coach Daeng] time to build the team. We think this contract is a great deal and with the plans that we are going to do, we are confident that Coach Daeng is the most suitable,” Benz said in a statement. A former left wing back, Coach Daeng was an assistant coach with Sriracha FC during their 2008 campaign in which

Lopes, Sato to return for Phuket FC in 2015 FOOTBALL JP Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Team President Pariyawit “Benz” Atchariyachai, left, and new coach Songyot “Daeng” Klinsrisuk. Photo: Phuket FC. they were promoted to the Thai Premier League. He led the club back to the TPL as Head Coach in 2010. Following stints at Chonburi, Coach Daeng led Pattaya United to a 14th place finish in Yamaha League-1 this past season. This will be the first time Coach Daeng has accepted

a coaching gig outside of Chonburi province, “The most important thing is the goal that has been discussed with CEO (Pramuke Atchariyachai) is very clear with the added intention of building our own team style which will be very exciting,” Coach Daeng said, “I believe

Phuket Super Six League: Season 8, Round 12 DIVISION 1 Daohang FC 1 – 2 Two Chefs Shakers FC 2 – 1 Irish Times TT Boys 5 – 4 The King FC

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Two Chefs (red) inch themselves out of the relegation zone after an impressive 2-1 victory against Thai team Daohang FC. Photo: Karl Ward.

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that, there will be something good happening in Phuket for sure.” Coach Daeng succeeds Reuther Moreira, who helped pull the team away from the relegation zone and finished the season with the most points ever in Phuket’s history in the Division 1.

PHUKET FC HAVE BEEN busy the past two weeks as the team announced a slew of re-signings, with Japanese defender Yusuke Sato and Brazilian midfielder Andres “Andrezinho” Lopes chief among them. Defender Samsen Nima and midfielders Alef Pochi and Wasan Samansin all agreed to contract extensions as well. Sato, who scored five goals this season, signed a one year extension with the club just days after the team’s final match on November 1.

He originally joined Phuket FC at the start of the 2013 season. “I’m very happy. I’m going to give my all physically and with my heart to try to reach the club’s goal to get into the Thai Premier League,” the Japanese defender said in a statement. Meanwhile, mid-season signee Andrezinho will don the Ronins’ uniform for the 2015 season and join Sato as the team’s second international player for next season. “He is also a key player for the Club, and exactly the type of player we need to keep with us,” said team President Pariyawit “Benz” Atchariyachai.

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hu ket ia n s , it’s f inally here. Thousands of athletes from 45 participating nations will take over Phuket as the 4th Asian Beach Games get underway today. Though some of the events began earlier this week, including beach flag football, ju-jitsu, sambo and squash, the games’ official opening ceremony will take place today at Saphan Hin Sports Complex in Phuket Town starting at 6pm. The Games conclude on November 23 with a closing ceremony that will also take place at Saphan Hin, starting at 6:30pm. This will be the first

year the Asian Beach Games will introduce beach track and field, Muay Thai, jet-ski events, and beach wrestling. These events are just some of the 26 total sports that will take place within the next 10 days at six locations around the island. Karon Beach will see 10 sports while Nai Yang will be the home of three events (triathlon, pentahlon, and beach athletics). Patong will host nine events, Saphan Hin will see four events while Chaofa Mine will see all airsports events. The Bangnewo Dam near Cherngtalay (including Anthem Wakepark) will be the site of the water skiing and cable wakeboarding events.

Beach Games to go global, says Asian chief

Governor leads lighting ceremony for beach games PHUKET GOVERNOR NISIT Jansomwong led local officials in the lighting ceremony on Monday (November 10) in the run up to the 4th Asian Beach Games, which begin

today (November 14). Gov nisit placed the ceremonial fire, which was sent from Bangkok on the altar as a signal of the beginning of the 4th Asian Beach Games on the stage at the Saphan Hin Sports Centre in Phuket Town. Gov Nisit also announced that during the competition,

which will take place all over Phuket’s beaches with some 4,000 athletes from 45 participating nations, the construction on intersections at Central Festival (Darasamuth tunnel) and Tesco Lotus (Lotus intersection) will be lessened in order for traffic to flow as efficiently as possible.

THE INAUGURAL WORLD beach games could go ahead in 2017 featuring sports like beach track and field and beach American football, a senior Olympic official said on Wednesday (November 12). Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah said the move followed the success of the Asian Beach Games, whose fourth edition starts today in Thailand with a new-look programme. The influential Association of National Olympic Committees president said the proposal would be put to the 204-member body’s general assembly in Bangkok. “The Beach Games are becoming more international, more acceptable and more economic, also because with Beach Games there’s not a lot of operational cost,” he told reporters in the Thai capital. The new event is yet to be named with the word “Olympic” trademarked. A title for the tournament will be announced following approval by the general assembly. Sheikh Ahmad said several cities had expressed an interest in hosting the global beach games. The biannual Asian Beach Games were started by the Olympic Council of Asia in 2008 and have taken place in Bali, Muscat in Oman and Haiyang in China. AFP thephuketnews

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Soccer Sevens ready to take center stage FOOTBALL

undreds of footballers will grace the island the next two weeks as the local sports scene gets a strong shot to the arm. The 12th CLA Phuket International Soccer Sevens and the 9th CLA Andaman International Soccer Sevens will take place the next two weekends with over 90 teams vying for a share of several titles in the annual football fest. The 9 th CLA Andaman International Soccer Sevens will take place November 15 – 16 while the 12th CLA Phuket

International Soccer Sevens occurs November 22 – 23. Both events, organised by the same folks who host the Songkran International Soccer Sevens in April, will take place at the

sports stadium at Thanyapura Sports Club in Thalang. Both leagues pit several clubs in different age and gender brackets – all of them taking part in seven-a-side matches – with

teams hailing from over 20 different countries, including China, Australia, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Several local teams are also participating, including Super Six stalwarts Pita Bar Phuketeers. The Phuket International Soccer Sevens has both the open and masters over-40 brackets, while the Andaman Soccer Sevens has both the open and masters over-35 brackets. An awards ceremony is scheduled for November 23 at Tai Pan Nightclub in Patong. The Phuket News is a proud media partner.

Vagabonds take the Plate at the BKK International 7s RUGBY Pat Cotter phuketrugby@gmail.com

VAGABONDS RECOVERED from their loss in the Cup semi final to win the Plate and finish 3rd overall at the Bangkok International 7s last week at the Pattana International School.

The intense Plate final match saw the Vagabonds defeat Malaysian-side Serdang Angels, a team that took an early 14-0 lead before the Vagabonds’ Percy Habana broke through with a score. Following another try by Serdang, the Vagabonds rallied and with two minutes left in the match, Michael Whippy and

Percy Habana teamed-up for three quick tries. Steven Cox went over in the last play of the game to seal a dramatic 26-19 victory and claim the Plate to

finish third overall. The trophy was presented to the Vagabonds by All Black 7s legend Lote Raikabula Still, the victory was a consolation after the Bangkok heat and injuries took their toll on a resilient Vagabonds team. The Vagabonsds lost the semi final Cup match against Malaysian-side KPM 26-10.

Virus floors Kangaroos ahead of 4 Nations final RUGBY LEAGUE

efending champions Australia cancelled training on Wednesday (November 12) ahead of the Four Nations final with New Zealand after five players were quarantined with a virus. But coach Tim Sheens said he hoped the outbreak was under control and was confident the Kangaroos will field their top side in Saturday’s decider (November 15) in Wellington. “We’ve had a bit of disruption this week with that bug in the camp, but we’re confident going into the weekend’s game,” Sheens told reporters. Medical staff isolated the ill players, who were not named, in an attempt to prevent it sweeping through the the team. The virus has disrupted

the Kangaroos’ build-up since they arrived in Wellington this week after a late qualification for the final when they beat Samoa 44-18 in Wollongong last Sunday (November 9). The world champions suffered a shock loss to the unbeaten Kiwis in the first round before bouncing back with wins over England and then Samoa, but Sheens believes it will be tough to maintain the momentum with the short turnaround between games. “I don’t think anyone gave us much chance and certainly after game one, they gave us no chance,” he said. “Now some are saying we’re favourites, although I don’t know how they figure that. “We’ve had to come down here on a short week and play them in their own back yard, so that’s going to be tough.” AFP

Thai skier banned for ‘manipulated’ entry SKIING

KICKFLIP – The rain didn’t stop a large turnout for the

DC Pro Skate Tour arriving at Phuket International Academy Skatepark. A huge thank you to Matt Miller and the rest of the crew for not only putting on an amazing show, but spending quality 1-on-1 time with the kids and inspiring a new generation of skate enthusiasts. Miller also took a photo with PIA student Ben McMillan, who helped initiate the fundraising efforts to get the skate park built.

THAILAND’S OLYMPIC committee said it would be more careful about endorsing athletes Wednesday (November 12) after former child prodigy violinist Vanessa Mae was banned from competitive skiing over her rigged entry into the Winter Olympics. The 36-year-old music star became Thailand’s first ever female Olympic skier when she competed at the Sochi Games in Russia this year, coming 67th and last in the

giant slalom. But Mae was Tuesday (November 11) given a fouryear ban from all International Skiing Federation (FIS) events over her “manipulated” qualification for the Games. The FIS said that a hearing panel had established that Mae’s qualifying event, held in a blizzard in January in Slovenia was riddled with irregularities. “We endorsed her as our representative because we wanted to participate in the Winter Games, not because we wanted to win,” the Thai

official added. The FIS said the races on January 18-19 resulted in points calculations “that do not reflect the true performance of the competitors that participated ... in particular the points awarded to Vanessa Vanakorn”. Two giant slalom races in the Krvavec resort on January 19 were recorded as involving a competitor who was not present, while someone else who fell over was placed second after having 10 seconds taken off her time, the FIS said. AFP

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rsenal missed the chance to go fourth in the English Premier League after Swansea came from behind to beat the Gunners 2-1 with two late goals at the Liberty Stadium last Sunday (November 9). Victory saw south Wales club Swansea leapfrog Arsenal into fifth place as Arsene Wenger’s side suffered only their second league defeat of the season following their loss to leaders Chelsea. Arsenal were on course for victory when in the 63rd minute Alexis Sanchez scored his sixth goal in four games in all competitions. But Swansea equalised 15 minutes from time when, from 25 yards out, Gylfi Sigurdsson curled in a brilliant free-kick into the top corner. Barely three minutes later, Swansea were in front. Substitute Bafetimbi Gomis, who’d only just been sent on by manager Garry Monk, rose above the Arsenal defence to head in his first Premier League goal. It was the second time in a

week that Arsenal squandered a lead, having been 3-0 up before being held to a 3-3 draw at home to Anderlecht in the Champions League the previous Tuesday (November 4). Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker accused his side of not playing “serious football”. “The game was completely in our hands,” Mertesacker told Sky Sports. “We have potential, but unless we play that serious football any team will punish us.” In other news, Southampton striker Shane Long came off the bench to bag a brace as the Premier League high-fliers clinched a 2-0 win over Leicester last Saturday (November 8). Long netted twice in the space of five minutes late in the second half at St Mary’s and the Republic of Ireland star’s first league goals for the club ensured the Saints will remain second in the table heading into the international break. Despite a turbulent closeseason marked by the departure of five key players and manager Mauricio Pochettino,

Southampton have been in inspired form under new boss Ronald Koeman. They have won eight of their last nine league matches and are starting to believe they could claim a shock place in the Champions League via a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Diego Costa continued his remarkable start to life in the Premier League by earning unbeaten leaders Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield last Saturday (November 8). The Brazil-born Spain striker claimed his 10th goal of the campaign on 67 minutes. The goal completed Chelsea’s fightback after Gary Cahill had cancelled out a ninth-minute goal by Emre Can and strengthened Jose Mourinho’s side’s grip on first place. Liverpool had been hoping to erase memories of the loss in last season’s corresponding game that effectively cost them the league title and Can’s first goal for the club gave them an ideal start. It was just what Rodgers’s side needed to calm early nerves and silence the pre-

match taunts of Mourinho, who ha d t a ken obv iou s pleasure in referring to last season’s fixture before the renewal of hostilities. But on this occasion Liverpool could only hold on to the lead for five minutes. The league leaders levelled when Cesc Fabregas’s corner was turned goalwards by Costa and John Terry’s header forced an instant reflex save from Mignolet. With the Liverpool defence static, Cahill pounced and despite Mignolet making a strong effort to keep the ball out, goal-line technology, relayed to referee Anthony Taylor’s wristwatch, proved it had crossed the line. Also on Sunday (November 9), Newcastle United’s impressive revival continued with a 2-0 victory away to West Bromwich Albion that took them into the top half. Goals from Ayoze Perez and Fabricio Coloccini at The Hawthorns saw Newcastle, who struggled at the start of the season, extend their unbeaten league run to five straight games – a sequence that now includes four successive victories. AFP

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