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GUN-SLINGERS ALL HOURS NO ACTION TO STOP OFF-DUTY POLICE FROM CARRYING GUNS IN PUBS, ON PHUKET’S STREETS

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A personal handgun, as allowed, sits on the hip of a police officer in Phuket.

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espite the recent deadly shootout at a pub in Samui or the bodies piling up of people in Phuket killed by guns carried into public places by off-duty officers, the Royal Thai Police is not considering reviewing its stance on officers carrying loaded firearms into pubs, clubs, restaurants or other venues while not on duty.

To Maj Gen Chayodom Jintawairoth, Commander of the General Staff Sub-Division at Region 8 Police, the current policy is safe enough.

Citing the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks, and the Equivalent of Firearms Act, which dates back to 1947, Maj Gen Chayodom said, “By law, only officers on duty may carry weapons in public, which is a suitable policy.

Officers on duty need weapons for protection and to stop crime when

needed. There is no need to change this policy.”

After explaining at length that police officers of the rank of captain or above must also carry police identification with them while carrying a firearm in public while on duty, Gen Chayodom admitted that the Royal Thai Police “does not have a policy for off-duty police officers to carry weapons into public places”.

“If off duty officers are involved in a firearm incident and found

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guilty, they will be punished with both criminal and disciplinary proceedings, accordingly,” he said in an official statement* issued to The Phuket News.

“If after investigation an officer is found guilty of ‘such an accusation’ (sic) then the punishment would be either to ask the officer to leave the police force voluntary or he or she will be fired from the current position, this depends on the severity of the offence,” he said.

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Tourists split over virgin beaches: Poll PHUKET POLL The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

THE RECENT REVELAtion by Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan that he will start taking steps to have all beaches in Phuket cleared of vendors and returned to “virgin” status has received a mixed reaction among expats and foreign visitors in an online poll by The Phuket News.

Cur rently, the “10% zones” are the last bastions where vendors may work at selected beaches in Phuket, and were introduced by Phuket’s previous Governor, Chamroen Tipayapongtada.

However, the “beach rules” in Phuket specifically apply only in Phuket. The 10% rule does not apply anywhere else in Thailand, not even in Khao Lak, just one hour’s drive north of Phuket, or even on Phi Phi or elsewhere across the bay in Krabi.

Gov Chockchai last month explained that his understanding was that local authorities had no legal right to allow any vendors on the beaches, and that he would have them removed.

To this, The Phuket News asked readers in an online poll, “Do you support Gov Chockchai’s plan to clear Phuket’s beaches of all vendors?”

The poll, which ran for two weeks, concluded at midnight last Sunday night

More than 40% of respondents called for beach vendors to be allowed to return.

(Nov 13), as Phuket begins to enter its annual tourism high season.

Of note, 80% of respondents to the poll were expats or foreign visitors to Phuket.

Only 14% agreed with Gov Chockchai’s stance, voting “Yes, all beaches in Phuket should be clear of all vendors.”

However, a further 34% called for the Governor to “clear the beaches of vendors, but allow tourists to bring their own sun loungers.”

In contrast, 41% of respondents called for a return to Phuket’s past, voting, “No, allow vendors back on the beaches, which worked well for tourists for years.”

The current status of allowing vendors to occupy 10% of the beach at selected beaches gained the least support, with 12% of respondents voting, “No, leave the ‘10% rule’ in place – it is the best solution so far.”

To see the full poll results, visit ThePhuketNews. com and select “Poll” from the “News” menu.

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Gen Chayodom did not respond to questions about the current status of investigations or criminal proceedings against any Region 8 police officers involved in specific cases identified by The Phuket News where citizens – mostly innocents – were killed by guns carried by Royal Thai Police officers into a public venue while off duty.

Region 8 Police jurisdiction includes Samui, where two people were shot dead and five others wounded in a violent pub brawl involving several policemen in the early hours of Sept 23.

Lt Corp Jaerasak Sroisangvarn and Kraisorn Mingsakul, a guard at the Camp Beer pub in Bo Phut, died in the shoot-out.

T he f ive w it h bu llet wounds were identified as Lt Corp Sitthisak Ngamkhom, Lt Corp Kritsana Boonyin, pub guard Voravit Yimyong, pub manager Thepthinnakorn Thongphet and pub waiter Veerapong Jarusenee.

Initial reports indicated that the gunfight began after Lt Corp Narongsak Khamjai of Bo Phut Police Station fired shots from his 9mm pistol into the crowd gathering in front of the pub after a fight broke out between the police “enjoying a night out” and a group of young men at the pub.

Narongsak was later arrested, sacked from the police

Lt Corp Wongsathon Theparan of the Kathu Police (Thung Thong) suffered fatal bullet wounds in the shootout near a Phuket Town pub. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub force and now faces murder and attempted murder charges.

Closer to home, however, police have yet to provide any explanation to the public about two Phuket City Police officers killing each other in a gunfight outside a restaurant in Phuket Town.

The shooting started after Sgt Maj Nattachai Phonoy of the Phuket Immigration Police refused Lt Corp Wongsathon Theparan of the Kathu Police (Thung Thong) and his friends entry to the Haophan restaurant and pub near the Seahorse Circle. Sgt Maj Nattachai was moonlighting at the live music venue as security.

Lt Corp Wongsathon responded by fetching his gun from his pickup truck parked nearby. He then returned to the pub and pistol-whipped Sgt Maj Nattachai for the insult, then fired a shot in the air.

Lt Thamarong Suwanchatree of the Phuket City Police, who was eating in another

restaurant nearby came to investigate, and ended up plugging three rounds into the chest of Lt Corp Wongsathon, who returned fire, fatally wounding Lt Thamarong in the process.

With both officers dead, the Phuket City Police have yet to reveal any action in the case.

The Royal Thai Police silencing any investigation in that incident, however, pales in comparison to lack of explanation to a waitress being shot in the head outside the Saraphan Pleng bar near Chalong Circle by a policeman’s gun just before 4am – hours after the pub was supposed to have closed by law.

Karaoke hostess Nootsika Glaseuk, 36, from Ranong, had just walked out of the pub, which is literally around the corner from Chalong Police Station, when she was hit in the head by a bullet fired from a passing pickup truck.

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officer Sen Sgt Maj Sompong Santathiwong turned himself in the next day. He affirmed the gun that fired the deadly shot was his, but denied that he murdered Ms Nootsika.

Police in Phuket “accidentally” shooting innocents is not new. In 2013, Sgt Phongsagorn Treeyut of the Kathu Police (now called the Patong Police) said he was playing with his gun when it went off, shooting dead 27-year-old waitress Sawitree Kaewnin while sitting at a table outside the Fong Beer pub on Pang Muang Sai Kor Road in Patong.

Police confirmed that Sgt Phongsagorn was “investigated”, but any conclusion failed to reach the public.

That case followed another policeman a year earlier shooting dead a man in the middle of the street, in Phun Phol Soi 11, in what was claimed to be self-defence. Again, news of any legal action in that case failed to reach public ears.

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teerapol Thipjaroen branded questions about these cases as “nonsense”.

“If you want a reason, you have to ask the investigator (in each case). You must follow up with the investigator,” he said.

* By responding to the questions formally asked by The Phuket News, Gen Chayodom indicates only that he was the officer tasked to respond to the questions; doing so is no indication that the decision is his responsibility or within his authority to change.

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The maps have been issued to help ease confusion for the airport’s visitors. Photo: AoT

AoT issues map to ease passenger confusion at airport AIRPORTS OF THAIland (AoT) last Friday (Nov 11) released a map via their official Facebook page to help visitors to Phuket International Airport understand how to access the airport’s terminals and car parking facility, and also to show them where the new shuttle bus service pickup and drop off points are located.

The map has been issued as renovations of the old Domestic Terminal cause major upheavals for passengers arriving and departing the

island via the airport and is set in both English and Thai.

An official from Phuket International Airport who declined to be named said, “This map has been created to help ease confusion among visitors to the airport.

“In addition to the map, we have also added additional staff on hand to explain to passengers about the new airport layout and assist them if they are unsure which terminal they should be using.”

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wo suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of a Patong policeman’s son last Sunday night (Nov 13) surrendered to police on Monday. Both men denied the allegations made against them.

Thanapon Chusawad, 21, died en route to Mission Hospital at about 7:30pm last Sunday following a shooting near British International School, Phuket (BISP), reported Maj Col Natthaya Suwanpong of the Phuket City Police.

A friend of the victim, Yutranan Jitchareon, 21, told police that he and Mr Thanapon had gone to the area to discuss with a debt collector a B500 debt they owed.

The debt collector arrived at the meeting point in a white Toyota, he said.

“Mr Yutranan told us that he and Mr Thanapon told the driver of the vehicle that they were unable to pay the B500 debt so he pulled out a gun and shot Mr Thanapon in

Frenchman found with throat cut POLICE ARE investigating the death of a Frenchman who was found in a hotel room in Patong last week with his throat slit.

P a t o n g Po l i c e C a p t Sineenart Cherdchootrakunthong responded to a 191 call at 8:45pm on Nov 9 when it was reported that a foreign man had been found dead inside a room at the Delicious Residence in Nanai Rd, Patong.

Capt Sineenart arrived at the scene with her team and was led to room 127 located on the second floor of the building. Inside the room was the body of a 63-year-old man Frenchman lying face down in the bathroom in a pool of blood.

In the police report it states that pools of blood were found all over the bathroom floor and sink, and next to the body was a 12-inch knife.

Capt Sineenart and Dr Supawadee Tamluang from Patong Hospital examined the body and confirmed that they found a deep slash wound going from the man’s neck to his left ear. There were no other signs of assault on the body and also no signs of a robbery in the room.

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The man was staying in room 127 of the Delicious Residence in Nanai Rd, Patong. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub report, the hotel manager (name withheld) told police that the man had checked in to the property alone on Nov 4 and was due to check out on Nov 30.

At 2pm the next day a friend of the deceased (no name provided) knocked on his room but got no answer.

The friend left and returned again at 8:30pm. He knocked on his friend’s door again, but again he got no reply so asked the husband of the hotel manager, Johan Baest, to check the room.

When they opened the door they discovered the life-

less body of the Frenchman in the bathroom so they called police and rescue workers.

Capt Sineenart said that she was told by the friend that the deceased had divorced his wife prior to leaving for Thailand and that this may have caused the man stress leading to him committing suicide.

The body was taken to Patong Hospital for doctors to thoroughly examine the body again. The French Embassy has been notified of the incident. Police will continue with their investigation.

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Yutranan Jitchareon, 21, told police that he and Mr Thanapon had gone to the area to discuss with a debt collector a B500 debt they owed. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub the left side of his chest. Mr Yutranan and Mr Thanapon ran around to the other side of the car and the driver shot again, this time missing and hitting the car’s side view mirror,” Col Natthaya said.

“The driver of the vehicle then sped away along Soi Hanfarang towards Theppkrasattri Rd,” he added.

Col Natthaya later learned that Mr Thanapon was the son of Sen Sgt Maj Sawai

Chusawad, an investigating officer based at Patong Police Station.

Lt Col Nareuordin Pangleesen, an investigator from Phuket City Police Station, confirmed to The Phuket News on Tuesday (Nov 15) that 35-year-old Pademchai “X” Chaichana, and Kan “Meuk” Phuthalang, 22, surrendered at 4pm on Monday.

“Both men have been accused of conspiracy to murder,

conspiracy to attempted murder, conspiracy to illegally obtain a firearm and conspiracy to bring a gun into a public area without permission.

“However, they have both denied the allegations made against them.

“During questioning, Pademchai did admit that he was the gunman but he still denied the charges. He claimed that he shot Mr Thanapon in self-defence,” he said.

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CCTV footage shows Pariwat kicking Usaman in the back.

Assault on petrol pump attendant lands fine A MOTORIST HAS BEEN charged with with assault and fined B500 after a video of him kicking a petrol pump attendant went viral, and despite the attendant not wanting to press charges against his attacker.

Police say they fined the man to set an example to the general public.

The attack, which according to CCTV footage took place at 6:27pm last Thursday (Nov 10), occurred after pump attendant, Usaman Satapoh 32, refused to serve motorist, Pariwat Ponsamak, 30, because he did not switch off his engine as asked.

Pariwat had earlier apoplgised on Facebook, saying that he did not hear the request to switch off his engine as he was listening to music.

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Suspect denies role in murder of tuk-tuk boss Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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olice say they have arrested the man who drove the motorbike used in the street slaying of Patong tuk-tuk boss Sakol Srisompotch in Kathu late last month.

The 28-year-old suspect, who police declined to name, was taken into custody in the northern province of Mae Hong Song last Friday (Nov 11) after a warrant for his arrest was issued on Oct 31, Kathu Police Deputy Chief Investigator Lt Col Amponwat Seangreung told The Phuket News on Monday (Nov 14).

The suspect is now at Kathu Police Station, Col Amponwat confirmed.

“The driver was arrested in Wiang Nuea subdistrict, in the Pai district of Mae Hong Son province. We found him on Nov 11. He went there to marry his northern girlfriend,” he said.

He now faces the charge of conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to illegally obtain a firearm and conspiracy to bring a gun into a public area without per-

Kathu Police go through the stages of the attack with the motorbike used in the murder on Oct 25. mission, noted a Facebook post

by Kathu Police on Monday.

“He has denied the charges, but he is undergoing due process now anyway,” Col Amponwat told The Phuket News.

Speaking briefly with The Phuket News on Monday, Kathu Police Chief Col ML Pattanajak Jakkapan also declined to name the suspect.

“We have apprehended five suspects. That is all we can tell the media for now,” he said.

Asked how many suspects were believed to be involved in the murder, Col ML Pattanajak said, “We might have more.”

Mr Sakol, 58, was shot dead

in the early hours of Oct 25, when his assailants reportedly rode up on a motorbike in front of the Phuket Villa housing complex on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu just before 3am and unloaded a hail of gunfire into the cab of Mr Sakol’s tuk-tuk.

He died at the scene.

Mr Sakol was the President of the Patong Tuk-Tuk Club. His rival, Wattana “Dam” Nawakeaw, 38, who heads the “KT Tuk Tuk – Taxi Service” group now faces charges of conspiracy to murder Mr Sakol.

Wattana, along with 20 other drivers in his “group”, were operating in the same area of

Patong where Mr Sakol operated. His arrest came quickly, and after police discovered a diary kept by Mr Sakol.

Police have also arrested 17-year-old male who police named only as “Thong” and by Nov 3 had a third suspect, who police also declined to name, in custody.

With Col ML Pattanajak saying that police have apprehended five suspects, it appears that only two suspects now remain at large, but one suspect has yet to be revealed to the public. Whether or not that “invisible suspect” was the gunman remains to be seen.

Police present the lottery tickets seized in the arrests.

Lottery touts nabbed for overcharging POLICE THIS WEEK ARrested 17 lottery-ticket vendors for selling tickets for more than the government-mandated B80.

The arrests came after complaints were filed against the vendors, Phuket Provincial Police Chief Inspector Col Akanit Danpitaksan announced at a police press conference on Monday (Nov 14).

The 17 arrested now each face a fine of up to B10,000 or up to one month in prison, or both.

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Authorities in the dark on jet-ski damages claim Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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wo days after a jetski ridden by a tourist slammed into rocks at Kalim, north of Patong Beach, the Patong Police, Tourist Police and even the head of the Patong jet-ski operators last Friday (Nov 11) all said they had not received any reports of the incident but were now investigating what happened.

Somprasong Seangchart, the chief lifeguard at Patong Beach, however, was aware of the incident.

“There were two jet-skis driven by tourists. They lost control in strong waves and jumped off the jet-skis before the jet-skis hit the rocks,” he told The Phuket News.

“One jet-ski was turned upside down and water got into the motor. The other jetski looked like it had much more damage, and the body of the jet-ski looked broken.”

Nucha Petchvimon, President of the Patong Jet Ski Club, said he was unaware of the accident, but added that was “not unusual”.

The semi-trailer slid backwards while braking after failing to climb Patong Hill, leaving motorists behind it scared the juggernaut would continue downhill. Photo: Kathu Police

Semi-trailer slides down Patong Hill No authorities were informed of the accident north of Patong, which may have cost the tourist hundreds of thousands of baht to pay for damage to the jet-ski. Photo: Supplied “I don’t know about any jet-ski accident at Kalim. Usually, the tourist and the jet-ski figure it out by themselves with Patong Police,” he said.

Yet, Maj Col Teerasak Boonseng, who was the Patong Police duty officer on the Wednesday, confirmed that he had not received any reports of the accident.

Likewise, Phuket Tourist Police Chief Lt Col Nareuwat Phutwiro also said he knew nothing of the accident.

“I am supposed to be informed of any incidents re-

garding tourists’ safety. We will certainly follow this up now,” he said.

Patong jet-ski boss Nucha pointed out that the tourist who was riding the heavily damaged jet-ski might be facing a bill of up to B500,000.

“Honestly, a jet-ski costs B400,000 to B500,000,” he said.

“We have set our own standard fees to charge for damages to jet-skis,” he added.

“The insurance covers only up B50,000. If the damage is more than that, the driver

ATM punished for passbook fail

A 34-Y EA R-OLD TH A I man was arrested in Patong in the early hours of Nov 9 for destroying a Krung Thai Bank ATM that failed to update his passbook.

At 2:52am that day, Teeranan Mukdee, Branch Manager of the Krung Thai Bank branch located on Rath-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd went to Patong Police Station to report that a man had been caught on CCTV causing damage to an ATM outside the branch that he manages.

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Mr Anucha said he destroyed the ATM because it failed to update his passbook. not be named – said that after investigating the incident, officers had learned that the

man who caused the damage was 34-year-old Anucha Jantawong.

Police managed to track down A nucha, who said that he tried to update his passbook after depositing money into the machine, but the passbook failed to show his transaction.

“I got very angry so I destroyed the ATM,” Anucha said.

Police are still investigating the incident to see what, if any, charges will be brought against Anucha.

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must pay for it,” Mr Nucha explained.

“The driver will also have to pay B3,000 per day for loss of earnings, up to a maximum of B15,000,” he said.

Col Nareuwat of the Phuket Tourist Police urged any persons who find themselves having to pay for damages to rented jet-skis in Phuket to notify the Tourist Police.

“Usually, such tourists have to pay at least B10,000 before they will be allowed to return to their home countries,” he said.

A 24-WHEELED TRUCK and trailer loaded with constr uction materials from Bangkok slid sideways while braking after failing to climb Patong Hill last Friday morning (Nov 11).

The incident left rush-hour commuters stuck on the hill, praying the truck would not slide backwards any further.

The incident happened at about 5am, explained Lt Surapong Pungprom of the Kathu Traffic Police.

“The truck was still there when I came on duty at 7am,” he told The Phuket News.

“There were lots of motorbikes and cars keeping clear of the truck, and trying to slowly make their way past

it,” he said.

A cement truck was called in to help tow the semi-trailer up the hill, Lt Surapong explained.

Traffic was finally cleared by 8am.

“I checked and the truck was not over weight,” Lt Surapong said.

“I questioned the driver, and the problem was that he had no experience driving in Phuket and had never driven over this hill before. The truck simply was not powered up to climb the hill on the bend,” he added.

“Luckily no people were injured and no other vehicles were damaged,” Lt Surapong said.

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Officers seized more than 1,000 kilos of illegal beef in two related raids in Rassada on Tuesday (Nov 15).

Officials seize over a ton of illegal beef TWO MEN WERE TAKEN into police custody on Tuesday (Nov 15) after officials from the Livestock Department seized over 1,000 kilograms of illegally imported beef from two addresses in Rassada.

At 1pm, more than 30 officials from the Livestock Department Region 8 office, which covers the Chumpon, Ranong and Phuket provinces, and officers from the 41st Military Circle were led by Phuket Department of Livestock Development Chief Pornchai Inkamdee to seize a total of 1,342kg of illegally imported beef in Rassada.

Two men, Borakas Torthip and Chaiyong Kongchamnan, were later taken to Phuket City Police Station to face charges of possession or transportation of illegal beef, and the illegal

importation of beef into the Kingdom.

Mr Pornchai explained, “The arrest of the two suspects came after we received an order from the director of the Department of Livestock Development to investigate illegally imported beef from India. We immediately contacted the 41st Military Circle and investigated two suspect locations where we discovered 1,342kg of illegal beef.

“The first location we raided was a home in Moo3 Rassada, where we seized 300kg of illegal beef and arrested Chaiyong.

The second location was the Andaman Peet Supply premises in Moo 5 Rassada where we found 1,042kg of beef and arrested Borakas who claimed to own the frozen beef,” he said.

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he floating jetty under investigation for damaging corals immediately offshore at Kamala Beach has been removed, the Phuket Marine Office has confirmed.

The Phuket Marine Office issued an order on Nov 2 for Kamala Bay Venture Co Ltd to remove the jetty. The order was signed by Phuket Marine Office Director Surat Sirisaiyad.

The order gave the company three days to remove the jetty. The jetty was removed on Nov 4.

In the order issued, Phuket Marine Chief Surat confessed that his office gave permission to install the jetty, but stated that after an investigation by local marine conservation officials it was agreed that it was best to have the jetty removed.

“The floating jetty damaged more than 600 square met res of corals, which breaches Section 17 of Marine and Coastal Resources

The floating jetty was removed after it was deemed to have damaged corals immediately offshore at Kamala Beach.

Management Act (2015),” Chief Surat wrote in the order.

“The permit issued to the company also listed conditions, including that if the jetty affects the marine environment, the company must seek a solution and report the incident to the Marine Office and the company must follow other laws and regulations regarding installing jetty,” Mr Surat added.

“After reviewing the con-

ditions and the conclusion of the investigation by marine conservation officials we decided to revoke the permit issued on August 23 and (now) order the company to remove the floating jetty and the concrete jetty (sic) from the beach within three days of receiving this letter.”

The order made no mention of whether or not the Phuket Marine Office would be pursuing Legal

action against the company, as threatened Suchart Rattanariangsri, Director of the DMCR’s Marine Resource Conservation Division at the Sixth Marine Coastal Resources Administration Office (Phuket).

When investigating the jetty, he was adamant his office will file charges against the hotel – despite the Phuket Marine Office issuing its permit of approval.

Belarussian’s ‘dead people streak’ a visa-run attention stunt, say police POLICE HAVE CONFIRmed that the Belarussian man who streaked naked through a rubber plantation in northern Phuket earlier this week after “he saw dead people” was just a stunt after he found out that a friend had taken his passport with him to Penang on a visa run.

Kirill Belov, 34, from Belarus, was taken to Thalang Hospital on Tuesday night last week (Nov 8) amid concerns for his welfare after he was found walking naked down a street in Baan Prusompan, in Thepkrasattri subdistrict.

Local residents reported that he while was running naked through the area he screamed that he could see dead people, “both good and bad”.

“While questioning Mr Belov and his friend (Aliaksandr Siarheyeu, 34, also from Belarus), we were told that the man was upset that his passport was with another friend who went to Penang for a visa run without him,” Capt Norot Boonsiri of the Thalang Police told The Phuket News last Friday (Nov 11).

“He was upset and stripped down just to get

Kirill Belov, 34, from Belarus, was taken to Thalang Hospital on Tuesday night last week (Nov 8) amid concerns for his mental welfare. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub attention from his friend,” he said.

Mr Belov tested negative for drugs and alcohol immediately after the incident – and has been deemed of sane mind by doctors, Capt Norot said.

“The man was tested for drugs and alcohol that night and the tests came back negative, and doctors have confirmed that he is not crazy,”

he explained.

Mr Belov has since been released from custody, and Capt Nirot believes that Mr Belov has already left the country.

“I think he probably went down to Malaysia to join his friends there now,” he said.

How this was possible without Mr Belov having his passport was not explained.

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Tradition trashed

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Loy Krathong clean-up bags tons of rubbish Yutthawat Lekmak reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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ocal government officials together with volunteers on Tuesday (Nov 15) collected 7.325 tons of rubbish including krathongs from canals at Saphan Hin following the Loy Krathong celebrations on Monday night.

More than 450 officials and volunteers joined forces to carry out the mass cleanup project under a campaign called “Big Cleaning Day,” organised by Phuket City Municipality.

The clean-up teams comprised of officials from Phuket City and Rassada municipalities, Koh Kaew Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) as well as local businesses.

The teams removed krathongs, picked up trash, cut grass and cleaned the streets in the morning after the festival.

Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana said, “Our municipality was responsible

An image of the late HM King Bhumibol is displayed at Saphan Hin to mark 30 days since his death. Photo: PR Dept

Government calls for toned down New Year

More than seven tons of rubbish were collected from canals and public areas at Saphan Hin after the Loy Krathong Festival on Monday night. Photo: Phuket City Municipality for cleaning up rubbish from Suan Luang (Rama IX Park), and we collected about 1.897 tonnes of krathong and rubbish from that area.

“Patong City Municipality also organised a clean-up project for their area,” she said.

Asked by The Phuket News about other rubbish

such as plastic cups and bags left on the road at Saphan Hin, Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan, who attended the festival, said, “I want to advise people who disposed of rubbish improperly to do so properly in future. If we all throw rubbish in the water or on the road it will eventually

Disabled Phuket man completes journey to honour the late King SOMPONG JUIPHAT, THE disabled man from Phuket who set off on Oct 28 on an 842-kilometre journey to Bangkok to pay respect to the late HM The King by pushing himself along on a makeshift wheelchair, reached the Grand Palace on Nov 9, completing the gruelling journey in 13 days.

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Mr Sompong, 48, was followed closely and supported by his wife and three children.

The Facebook page of Wanlop Boonjun posted a picture of Mr Sompong arriving at the Grand Palace on Nov 9 where he was waiting in line to go to inside to pay respect to the late King.

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Mr Sompong is given help by rescue workers when he arrives in Bangkok.

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accumulate. This will not only affect our environment but also our future, so please dispose of your rubbish in the correct manner.

“I was told that we collected a lot less trash than last year, and that is one positive thing I am glad to hear,” he said.

THE GOVERNMENT HAS said Christmas and New Year festivities can be held but any entertainment activities should be toned down.

The suggestion came after the nation quietly celebrated the Loy Krathong festival on Monday night (Nov 14) without the usual fireworks and entertainment since the nation is still in mourning a full month after His Majesty the King’s passing.

Many Loy Krathong sites went ahead with the annual festival but dedicated the tradition of f loating a krathong on waterways to remembering His Majesty the late King.

Traditional and cultural activities recommended by the National Culture Committee to be observed during the Loy Krathong festival included Buddhist-style meritmaking, dhamma practice and listening to prayers, said Deputy Prime Minister Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn.

For the coming Christmas and New Year holidays, Gen Tanasak said that public festivities can be held but asked organisers to keep entertainment activities respectful.

“I believe every Thai has discretion and knows how to act appropriately during this time of mourning,” he said.

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t was a muggy night in August when this editor, together with some former colleagues, decided to head into Phuket Town for a drink and a chat about what we had been up to since working together several years ago. As we walked past the pubs and clubs near the the Seahorse Circle we were greeted with happy cries of “Welcome to Phuket!” by revellers streaming past us who were perhaps unused to seeing Westerners in the area.

We took a table at a small restaurant, ordered some food and drinks and sat back, taking in the lively scene.

Unbeknownst to us, we were sitting just a few tables away from off-duty police officer Lt Thamarong Suwanchatree, who in just a few short minutes would be dead, shot down in cold blood by a fellow policeman. At first we

thought we heard firecrackers, but as a wave of realisation rippled through the crowd at the restaurant and people started diving for cover, we quickly presumed the worst.

We decided to make a quick exit and were none the wiser about what had transpired as we walked passed a man with blood pouring from a cut in his face and screaming out into the night, thinking it just the result of a youngster’s night out gone wrong.

It wasn’t until the next day’s police reports came in that we found out. Two policeman were dead – both of whom, like us, were apparently out to have a night of fun with their friends. The difference was that they were armed police, despite the fact they were off-duty.

It is a disturbing thought that one of their stray bullets could have killed me, one of

my friends or anyone else unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time that night.

Perhaps I could take some comfort if this were a freak event, unheard of in Phuket, and treated as an extremely serious issue to be confronted by the police hierarchy. Sadly, as our page one report shows, shootings like this are not that uncommon in Phuket and police can barely stifle their yawns when asked by media what is being done to solve the problem.

The condescending indifference of senior police to questions about the fate of armed off-duty police officers involved in a slew of killings in recent years utterly destroys any sense of trust the public might still have had in their role to protect the people. It is sickening to behold.

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HAVE YOUR SAY Beach blues back

Re: Phuket tourists split over virgin beaches: Poll I’ve said for the last few years that tourists come to Phuket for 3 reasons – culture, beach, and nightlife (good and bad). If Phuket continues to restrict the beach’s attraction by not having chairs, umbrellas, vendors, bars and restaurants, tourists will go elsewhere where they are welcomed.

The “virgin beach” supporters could care less about tourism and the income it generates.. But, it’s this very tourism that helps the Thais themselves to survive.

Foot ...................................................

Buyer beware

Re: Phuket couple irked by poor property building standards Potential investors beware, they employ bare minimum wage workers to build these houses, the standards are appalling, I watched them build the condos at the back of Super Cheap in Chalong that are nearly finished, the standard was unbelievably poor. Wanted to leave it to their daughter?

Anyone remember the story

of the flats in BKK that were 30-years-old and needed demolishing because they were falling down? This is what your millions buy you, a shoddy property lasting 20-30 years!

Take a good look at what you are buying as the property is being built, go to the site and inspect it for yourself to ensure it is being built correctly, if you don’t have the knowledge, employ someone! malczx7r ....................................................

Not convinced

Re: Phuket business consortium vows Singapore-style bus network within five years Why does the proposed route map leave the entire west coast of Phuket in the shadows? Is this conceding the fact that the west coast is destined to forever be under the control of the most inefficient, corrupt and hated public transport element on the island?

This is just another boondoggle that leaves the busiest section of the island just as it is, when in fact it is in the most dire need of change. Forget this place. Phuket will forever be an inefficient and corrupt Third World location, with no vision for a truly better future. This

lame project will only make a relatively small handful of wealthy people more wealthy... and a few more public officials riding new Ducatis.

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Too little too late

Re: Floating jetty removed from Phuket beach after ‘dead corals’ claim Absolutely idiotic and disgusting series of missteps by provincial marine authorities.

The company which installed it, Kamala Bay Ventures Co Ltd, will manage a new Hyatt Regency hotel there.

What are you going to do now, Khun Surat – import new coral? I remember when there was an large area of healthy coral there off the south west end of the beach. Once the international 5-star hotel and mansions development ripped out the hillside in 2006 – apparently (I’m not an expert) the coral took a real beating from the resulting mud runoff.

The locals and businesses can write-off Kamala, except for the hi-so on the hillside. The local tourist economy is going downhill, steadily and one of the reasons is that Thais refuse to raise their voices to protect

what needs protecting. I love and respect the country and count Thais as friends. But when is this foolishness going to stop? Thais thinking only of money; little realising that their most precious resources are being destroyed. seanmc ...................................................

Responsible diving Re: Police investigate Swedish diver death at Similans

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and police have an annoying attitude of blaming all professional tour boat operators and dive businesses in the case of an accident, without waiting a full investigation of what exactly has happened.

Death and injury in diving, snorkelling or swimming happen due to unexpected events all around the world. Some accidents may be avoided and some may due to lake of care by professionals, but many are also due to tourist’s bad behaviour. The most important rule for safety is that the divers must follow the Divemaster, dive training rules and the dive plan.

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Improved boat service safety measures mulled BANGKOK

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he Transport Ministry is considering measures to improve safety for the public boat service, including building railings at piers and using electric boats.

The move followed the drowning of a man in Khlong Saen Saep last Thursday morning (Nov 10).

Deputy Minister Ormsin Chivapruck said both shortand long-term measures were being considered.

The Khlong Saen Saep boat service, operated by Family Transport (2002) Co Ltd, serves 70,000 to 80,000 commuters a day.

In the short term, captains will be forced to completely stop their vessels at piers regardless of passenger numbers to prevent jumping and to minimise accidents.

Violations will lead to licence suspension for both the captains and the operator.

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Rescue officials search for the body of the man who fell from a pier in Khlong Saeng Saep last Thursday (Nov 10). Photo: Somchai Poomlard pollution, Mr Ormsin said.

“Existing diesel-powered boats generate a loud noise and exhaust is drawn back to the passenger cabin. Electric boats have been imported and a pilot project could begin in Khlong Sean Saep before moving on to Chao Phraya River services,” he said.

The ministry will also ask the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to enlarge some boat piers to match with

passenger numbers.

Mr Ormsin said the Marine Department was investigating the drowning of the passenger.

Initially, it found the captain and navigator had complied with safety protocols.

“That the captain backed away after the man fell into the water is a standard safety protocol.

“A clip showed the man jumped up on the pier like the man in front of him, even

though the boat had not completely stopped. He failed to land firmly and fell backward into the water. What’s unusual is he fell like a deadweight without gasping for air. Forensic officials will check whether he had any [health] conditions,” Mr Ormsin said.

The operator agreed to a life insurance pay-out of B100,000 to the victim and more aid to his family.

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NLA to raise legal age for tobacco to 20 NATIONWIDE THE NATIONAL LEISlative Assembly (NLA) last Friday (Nov 11) agreed in principle to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 20 under an amended law regulating tobacco.

A total of 159 NLA members voted for the measure, with five abstentions, increasing the minimum legal age to buy cigarettes under the bill to amend the Tobacco Control Act. The amendment was proposed by Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn in a bid to cut the number of teenage smokers.

A 21-member committee will be set up and given 15 days to scrutinise the bill.

Dr Piyasakol said the current Tobacco Control Act and the Non-Smoker’s Health Protection Act were obsolete and could not keep up with the behaviour of smokers.

Enforcement of both laws were also ineffective, he said. However, the NonSmoker’s Health Act has not

Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn.

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Under the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, any law associated with tobacco must be amended to protect the health of citizens, particularly youth, he added.

NLA member Wallop Tangkana-nurak said the amendment would help steer children and teenagers away from tobacco and smoking.

Many international tobacco firms have held promotional activities targeting young people aged under 20, he said, citing statistics showing smokers are getting younger every year.

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‘Nott’ begs for forgiveness TV anchor issues emotional apology for attack on motorcyclist BANGKOK

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he TV actor and programme host at the centre of the kraab rot ku uproar has finally offered a formal public apology, begged forgiveness from ever yone and withdrawn police complaints against the motorcyclist he repeatedly punched.

“I feel guilty now. I really do. I feel guilty about Nong Boy and everything.

Therefore, I have apologised to Nong Boy and his family,” Akanat “Nott” Ariyaritwikul said during a news conference at Yannawa police station on Monday (Nov 14).

He performed a wai while offering an emotional apology in a trembling voice.

Mr Akanat also apologised to his own family, friends, workplace supervisors and education institutions he graduated from, for disappointing them and for their being affected by the scandal.

“I thank all for their criticism and warnings given to me. I will heed those words

TV actor and program host Akanat ‘Nott’ Ariyaritwikul makes a wai as he arrives to make a formal public apology at Yannawa police station. Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya and improve myself.

“I beg everyone to forgive me.”

The 28-year-old’s TV career ended suddenly after a video of the road rage incident went viral.

He repeatedly punched Kittisak “Nong Boy” Singto, 25, breaking his nose, and demanded that he kraab rot ku, or kneel and wai in an act

of contrition, in front of his Mini Countryman after Mr Kittisak’s motorcycle scraped a rear light on crowded Charoen Krung Road on Nov 4.

In an about-face, Mr Akanat said he went to Yannawa police station on Monday to make an additional statement about the incident. He had made it clear to the police investigator that he did not

want to pursue legal action against Mr Kittisak.

Mr Akanat’s lawyer told reporters earlier his client had lodged police complaints seeking charges of careless driving causing property damage and hit-and-run against Mr Kittisak after the motorcyclist had filed a physical assault complaint against Mr Akanat.

However, M r A kanat

claimed he had not laid any complaint against Mr Kittisak in the first place.

The former TV host, now nicknamed “Nott Kraab Rot”

by Thai media, said he tried unsuccessfully to call Mr Kittisak and wanted to visit him at the hospital, but had not been able to.

“It’s OK. They may still be very angry with me,” he said.

He reiterated that he would pay all medical expenses for Mr Kittisak’s treatment.

Responding to the reporters’ questions Mr Akanat denied he had apologised because of social pressure brought against him.

“It is not about social pressure. I feel guilty within myself. I feel it from inside.”

He added that he would go and practice dhamma after the incident is settled, but did not say where.

Lt Col Adirek Panyai, deputy chief investigator at Yannawa, said the charges Mr Akanat laid against Mr Kittisak were non-compoundable offences and police were dutybound to proceed with the case. The 25-motorcyclist had denied the charges.

Mr Akanat was initially charged with assault causing injury. Police later also charged him with forcing a person to act against his will, which carries a maximum three-year prison term and/or a B6,000 fine. His friend who was also present at the road rage incident faces the same charges.

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Police nab suspect after 6-year chase NAKHON RATCHASIMA AFTER SEARCHING FOR six years, police at the Region 3 headquarters in Nakhon Ratchasima announced on Tueday (Nov 15) the arrest of the key suspect in the murder of an Australian man, apparently resulting from road rage.

Lt Gen Tawitchat Palasak, the commander of Provincial Police Region 3, announced the capture of the final suspect in the case involving three Thai teenagers and Australian citizen Andrew Oake.

Mr Oake was attacked in March 2010 on his way home with his pregnant wife, Nareerat Swengdee, on a motorcycle.

The three teens, Suvit Srimoonsri from Buriram, and Somyod Sangchan and Pitak Thonglong, both from Khon Kaen, became angry that they were cut off on the road.

The teens allegedly attacked Mr Oake with a machete as he tried to protect Ms Nareerat from harm. Mr Oake suffered brain damage and later died.

Suvit and Somyod surrendered to police following pressure from family members and police. However, Pitak ran away from his home town and

Dennis Oake with his pregnant wife Som shortly before he was killed in her home town by three youths armed with machetes. Photo: Bangkok Post file photo remained in hiding for six years in different parts of Thailand.

After police at Provincial Police Region 3 kept up their probe, Pitak was finally discovered at a construction site in Nakhon Sawan on Oct 13.

He was brought back to Prasat district of Surin where the incident took place for further questioning.

Pitak is now in prison under a detention order issued by the Criminal Court in Surin until the court reaches a decision.

Rory McDonald, the father of Mr Oake who spent the past six years helping to track down the last suspect, said he could not be happier with the police’s work.

“The effort they put into this case is amazing. The police at Provincial Police Region 3 and local police in Prasat have

done an excellent job. I’m very happy to see the suspect in the judicial system. I would like to say thank you to the police for the hard work they have done,” Mr McDonald said.

Meanwhile, Lt Gen Tawitchat expressed concern regarding the case, saying it could damage the country’s standing internationally as the victim was a foreigner.

“This isn’t good for the country’s image. We have many foreigners living here and visiting Thailand every year. I’m glad our investigative team worked together to find the suspect,” Lt Gen Tawitchat said.

“It is all thanks to Mr Rory, who never gave up. This arrest had a lot to do with him pushing the case through,” he added.

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Japan’s sinkhole street reopens JAPAN

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Japanese cit y on Tuesday (Nov 15) reopened a busy street that collapsed into a giant sinkhole, with the efforts of workers who toiled around the clock for a week drawing praise on social media.

The sinkhole appeared in the middle of the southern city of Fukuoka last Tuesday (Nov 8), swallowing part of a five-lane street near the main railway station.

The gaping hole, around 30 metres wide, exposed support columns of nearby buildings at a traffic intersection, prompting fears of further collapses.

TV footage showed two separate holes steadily expanding as they sucked in asphalt and soil in front of the city’s Hakata Station.

“It was a bit dark outside, and my first impression was, ‘Is the road really falling?’” a young man who saw the sinkhole develop told public broadcaster NHK. “When I saw it, two holes were already there, and they continued to grow bigger.

“I got scared the most

A giant sinkhole collapsed in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on November 8, 2016. Photo: AFP when a traffic light fell at an intersection close to where I was standing. I felt, ‘I have to get out of here,’” he told NHK. The hole continued to expand and by afternoon was around 15 metres deep, and filling with water from broken pipes.

Police, who had cordoned

off the area and evacuated buildings, said there had been no reports of any injuries.

Fukuoka’s mayor and transport bureau said the ongoing extension to a nearby subway line might have triggered the sinkhole.

Construction had to stop early morning when workers saw ground water washing

Dicing with death at fire balloon festival MYANMAR THE SKIES OF CENTRAL Myanmar were set ablaze this week with the beginning of the Taunggyi fire balloon festival, one of the most beautiful and dangerous celebrations in Asia.

Brightly coloured balloons with hundreds of homemade fireworks woven into their frames were sent soaring into the night sky, showering down cascades of sparks onto adoring crowds.

The explosive-laden balloons regularly crash to the ground, causing panic below, but visitors say the sight is worth the risks.

“I’m very happy and also afraid,” 22-year-old Maung Maung Myint, who travelled to the capital of Shan state from Mandalay, said last Friday night (Nov 11).

“It’s scary when the fireworks f ly right at me,” he added.

The November celebration has become a highlight of the annual Tazaungdaing festival of light that marks the end of Myanmar’s rainy season.

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Explosive-laden balloons regularly crash to the ground during the Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival in Myanmar, causing panic below. Photo: Ye Aung Thu/AFP started by British colonialists in the late 19th century.

Visitors from around the world flock to see the extraordinary explosions of light and colour, which police predicted would draw up to 50,000 visitors a day this year.

“I’ve never seen so many people. It’s absolutely crazy, but everyone is having a good time,” said Mark Boyd, 41, from Britain’s Isle of Man. “It wouldn’t be allowed in my country. They were dangerous but it was great.”

The huge crowds, lack of safety precautions and homemade fireworks have proved deadly in the past.

In 2014, three people were killed when a balloon

crashed onto spectators below.

A young child also died when a balloon was blown into the family’s tent.

And it is not only balloons that set pulses racing. Visitors can also witness more deathdefying feats on a humanpowered Ferris wheel at the festival’s fairground.

Workers scamper across the 50-foot high rickety structure like spider monkeys, using their body weight to send it spinning around at extraordinary speed.

Some dangle from the bars as the ride hurtles toward the ground, while others swing between the bars upside down as the wheel turns.

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into the site, shortly before the road began to cave in, according to local media.

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima told a press conference the city was scrambling to prevent further damage.

“We believe the subway construction had some impact,” he said.

“A thorough investigation

will be carried out,” he added.

Fukuoka is the biggest city on the southernmost main Japanese island of Kyushu.

Its railway station is a major intersection, including for the superfast bullet trains that criss-cross the country.

Japanese workers toiled continuously for a week, dumping huge amounts of

wet cement and sand into the gaping hole and fixing electricity, gas and water lines that had stopped following the accident.

About one-third of the huge hole had been filled in

by Wednesday afternoon.

“The hole stopped expanding and stabilised by yesterday afternoon. About 35 per cent of the 7,000 cubic-metre hole will be filled this afternoon,” a city official said.

“Cr ews a r e wor k i ng around the clock.”

The street reopened at 5am Tuesday, Takashima said in a statement, exactly a week after the ground began sinking.

“We’re very sorry for causing great trouble,” Takashima said, noting that a ban on access to surrounding buildings was lifted.

Miraculously, no one was hurt in the accident, in the biggest city on the southernmost main island of Kyushu.

Many on social media expressed amazement at the quick recovery.

“I’m surprised the road reopened in a week!” one Twitter user said.

“Impressive. That was fast,” said another.

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Fighting rising stress levels

Therapists tackling Venezuelans shaken up into an ‘emotional cocktail’ VENEZUELA

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n Venezuela, if the hunger, armed robbers and medicine shortages don’t kill you, then the demons of depression and anxiety just might.

Suffering long queues for rations and one of the world’s highest murder rates, citizens are losing their tempers – and their hope, psychologists warn.

Plunged into depression after the death of his mother, a failed relationship and being targeted three times by robbers, Omar Mendoza did what many Venezuelans are doing – he called a therapist.

“I had to seek help,” Mendoza, a 45-year-old lawyer, said, sitting in a black leather chair in his therapist’s waiting room.

“Everyone is complaining that the situation is getting worse in the street, at home, at work, in the queues. You feel like there is no way out.”

A group set up late last year to offer mental health support, Psychologists To The Rescue, says Venezuela

People queue to buy basic food and household items outside a supermarket in Caracas. Photo: Federico Parra/AFP has been shaken up into an “emotional cocktail.”

“Stress has shot up in the crisis and tolerance has declined,” says one of its founders, Liliana Castiglione.

“We are seeing cases of ulcers, heart attacks, suicides and great aggression in the street,” she said.

Rumours of danger spread on the internet, fuelling what she calls Venezuela’s “collective stress”.

“Desperation has taken

hold of many people,” says Castiglione. “That is just one step away from depression, which leads to apathy and idleness.”

The anger and frustration stemming from Venezuela’s economic crisis and the resulting political tensions are increasingly evident on the once cheerful streets of this South American sunspot.

Marling Duran, 27, breaks into a rage when she gets to the front of a long queue outside a

Caracas supermarket, only to find there are no diapers left.

She is seven months pregnant and has been waiting in the hot sun for eight hours.

“How can that not make me want to cry?” she says.

“It makes you furious, queuing for hours and coming away with just one or two items, or nothing. I am tired of this. It goes from bad to worse.”

Another top psychological torment is fear – of not find-

ing food and medicine, or of falling victim to crime.

Queuing outside the supermarket, Lidubina Calzadilla, 70, already suffers from high blood pressure and a varicose ulcer.

Prices for Venezuela’s crucial oil exports have fallen and it cannot import the supplies that patients like her need.

The mess is making Calzadilla even more anxious.

“I get depressed,” she says.

“I get palpitations and I think to myself, am I dying already?”

The political opposition blames the chaos on the economic management of socialist President Nicolas Maduro.

Tensions have risen as he resists their efforts to call a referendum on removing him from office.

Maduro brands the crisis a capitalist conspiracy. He vows to defend the “socialist revolution” launched by his late predecessor Hugo Chavez.

His government has set up what it calls a “Vice-Ministry For Supreme Social Happiness of the People”.

It is charged with handling social welfare programs for

vulnerable members of society.

“We will have a happy Christmas,” Maduro promised recently.

Psychologists To the Rescue offers therapy sessions by video call because some patients are afraid to go out at night.

Despite surviving three attempted robberies in the street, Mendoza is one of those who comes in person to the office of the group’s co-founder Stefania Aguzzi.

Venezuelans have a reputation among Latin Americans for cheerfulness. But Mendoza fears that is changing.

He has a daughter of seven and a son of 17, who wants to leave the country for a better life elsewhere.

“We are on the verge of collapse. People have lost their sense of belief. The worst thing that can happen to us is that we stop believing,” he says.

“But when I go to wash and there is no soap, or I have no deodorant because there is none available, or it is too expensive – then it is very hard to be optimistic.”

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Venetians rally to fight city exodus ITALY SE V E R A L H U N DR E D citizens of Venice rallied last Saturday (Nov 12) to draw attention to an exodus of residents that they fear is sucking the life out of the fabled Italy city.

Venetians of all ages took part in the “Venexodus” demonstration, clutching signs such as “Farewell, Venice,” and “I won’t go, I will stay and resist,” as well as suitcases to symbolise the constant departures.

A man dressed in the historic costume of a doge – the leaders of Venice for more than a thousand years – boarded a gondola to make a symbolic farewell trip from the revered city.

More than 60,000 tourists arrive in Venice each day – a tally that now dwarfs the city’s full-time residents.

“Venice is losing 1,000 residents each year. It now has less than 55,000 people, compared to 100,000 40 years ago – the danger is very great,” said Matteo Secchi, head of the association venessia.com which organised the rally.

Secchi drew a comparison with Pompeii – the preserved

People hold suitcases and signs as they demonstrate against the increasing number of residents leaving their homes in Venice. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP Roman town that the volcano Vesuvius destroyed in 79AD. “We are turning into Pompei, a town which people come to visit and say it’s magnificent, but no-one lives there,” Secchi said.

“Venetians are not against tourists. It’s right for tourists to visit Venice, but it is also right for its inhabitants to be able to be live there. The challenge is to reconcile these two different worlds.”

One of Venetians’ biggest complaints is about housing.

The cost of accommodation has rocketed, as private owners rent out apartments for short-term lets.

Another gripe is about the

lack of job diversity.

“Many of my friends have had to leave the city, not just because of housing problems but also because the only work here is in tourism,” said Marco Vidal, a 35-year-old Venetian.

“If you have training in a different field, you are obliged to leave. The local authorities gave up years ago the idea of encouraging people to live in Venice, creating jobs and making it a city with a future, rather than an amusement park.”

A delegation of demonstrators was received by the city hall and said later they were encouraged by what had been said.

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Hyatt ramps up SE Asia push Regional expansion takes shape with new Patong offering HOSPITALITY Mark Knowles editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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n May this year Hyatt, in partnership with Thai company Boutique Corporation Ltd, opened the doors of Hyatt Place Patong. The purpose-built mid-range hotel is part of a concerted push into the Southeast Asian market by the international hotel giant.

The 161-room beachside hotel is the first Hyatt Place hotel in Southeast Asia, and features the Hyatt Place brand’s all-inclusive pricing, stylish design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities and hotel-wide free Wi-Fi. At the helm of the Hyatt Place is General Manager Ivan Berthelot, although French by birth he grew up in Hong Kong before moving to Switzerland to obtain his Bachelor of Business Administration, Hospitality Management at the Glion Institute. After cutting his teeth in the hotel industry in Hong Kong and Mexico he decided to go back to study for his MBA at Essec Business

Hyatt Place Patong GM Ivan Berthelot.

School Paris. Since moving into managerial positions he has gained seven years of experience in Thailand as GM at ibis Samui Bophut and most recently ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang.

The Place brand has traditionally been focused on business travellers in urban, airport and suburban locations.

So it seems the choice of Mr Berthelot, with his extensive experience in resort locations, is aimed at steering the brand into increasing its share of the mid-range holiday traveller market in Southeast Asia.

“They [Hyatt] realised that Thailand is a strong market, so of course to develop the brand in Asia, Phuket is a top

WTTC Summit 2017 in Bangkok to go on TOURISM T H E WOR LD T R AV EL and Tourism Council (WTTC) annual Global Summit will take place in Thailand as planned on April 25-27, 2017, organisers have confirmed “The WTTC will continue to work closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to ensure that the summit is delivered to the highest possible standards. We will, with your guidance, ensure that we pay a suitable tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adyulyadej

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Skyline of Bangkok’s Silom business district. Photo: TAT during the summit,” affirmed WTTC President and CEO David Scowsill.

He said that during this period of mourning and transition, the Global Summit will serve to unify the global leaders of travel and tourism in support of Thailand and its people.

“The summit will have a

powerful, positive effect on Thailand’s tourism economy and further demonstrate the power of our industry to promote stability and cultural understanding,” he said.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn welcomed the event.

“It is a great chance to show the world that the Thai people are welcoming and professional and that all events taking place in the next few months and beyond will be successful and memorable for everyone.” he said.

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priority,” said Mr Berthelot.

“We need to see what fits with the resort location here, so we will work on our standards and offerings and adjust them to test the demand.”

Mr Berthelot also mentioned the possibility of developing a rooftop F&B outlet and 24-hour room service to

cater to the resort’s holiday making clientele.

“Due to our location on the hill, we definitely want to showcase the view, rooftops are very hot in the market, so in our location it would definitely make sense,” he said, while noting that it was still early days in the hotel’s evolution.

Other concessions to the hotel’s hillside beach front location include all rooms having balconies, taking advantage of the panoramic views of Patong Bay. There are also 10 Specialty rooms, which adjoin the existing Ocean View rooms, expanding the space available for guests and taking full advantage of the views from the corner of the building.

“Normally we don’t have balconies for our Hyatt Place rooms, but because this is a beach resort we have a balcony on every room,” added Mr Berthelot.

T he hot el is cent red around the Gallery – an open plan space featuring a dining area, large shared tables and couches to encourage socialis-

ing and computer room.

The all-inclusive pricing aims to take the annoyance of paying for unexpected extras out of the guest experience.

The room price includes a daily hot breakfast, an outdoor infinity-edged pool with wading area and extended opening hours from 6am to 10pm, and a 24-hour StayFit Gym featuring cardio equipment with LCD touchscreens and free earbud headphones.

Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong joins three Hyatt-branded hotels cur rently open in Thailand, including Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. Additionally, there are three hotels under development in Thailand, including Park Hyatt Bangkok, which is expected to open in early 2017, Hyatt Regency Bangkok, Sukhumvit and Hyatt Place Bangkok, Sukhumvit.

Mr Berthelot said there are plans to open one of the brand’s flagship Park Hyatt hotels in Phuket’s up-andcoming Siray Bay area next year.

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Short-term just got legal

New regulation eases restrictions on short-term property rentals PROPERTY

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arlier this year it came to light that most villa or condominium unit owners who are renting out their property on a short-term basis – that is, for periods of 30 days or less – are most likely violating the Hotel Act (2004) if they do so without having received a hotel licence.

The potential punishment for such violation includes significant fines, or imprisonment, or both.

Historically however, obtaining a hotel licence for most such owners has been very difficult – if not impossible. A major reason for this is that in order to obtain a hotel licence the property must comply with the requirements for certification for use of the property as a hotel under the “BCA” – the Building Control Act (1979).

Tourism is one the most

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A new ministerial regulation allows some condos that were previously not registered for use under the Hotel Act to be allowed to be rented out for periods of under 30 days. significant contributors to the Thai economy, and many people are tempted to, and currently do, invest in properties to take advantage of this lucrative market without a requisite hotel licence.

This has created a tension between the need to enforce the law and the desire to maintain a robust tour-

ism industry and investment market. As we have pointed out previously, one way to accommodate both of these very legitimate and currently competing concerns would be to liberalise restrictions that apply to a variety of such properties. Thus, we are pleased to see that the current government has recently

taken one such step.

On August 19, Thailand’s Ministry of Interior Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Descriptions of Other Types of Building Used for a Hotel Business Operation 2016 under the Building Control Act (1979) became effective.

This Ministerial Regulation (“MR”) should make it easier for more property owners to obtain a hotel licence.

The MR will remain in effect for five years.

However, it applies only to buildings that existed before it came into force and whose owners desire to use the property as a “Hotel” (as defined by the Hotel Act) with either: (a) rooms only; or (b) rooms and food service/restaurant facilities.

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which does not have more than 20 rooms; and Type 3: a building that is not a Type 1 building and which does have more than 20 rooms.

The MR liberalises the various Hotel usage-building requirements under the BCA for these types of buildings.

An application to change the usage a building to a hotel under the BCA must be completed within five years from the date the MR came into force.

However, if the building requires structural modification before applying to change its usage to a hotel, that application – or notification under Section 39 (bis) of the BCA – must be filed within two years.

It also should be noted that the building must still comply with other BCA regulations regarding hotel usage in force at the time the building was originally constructed (or altered), regarding such matters as the building’s height, setback and parking.

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noted that the MR does not mean that all owners who want to rent out their properties on a short-term basis and whose properties already do or can be registered to comply with the MR will now be able to legally do so.

There are other laws that need to be considered and which may restrict such use – particularly with regard to condominiums, and all the more so with regard to foreigners. Thus, caution and clarity are advisable before taking steps to take advantage of the MR. That said, the MR is a very welcome step in the right direction for the tourism and real-estate investment markets in Thailand.

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World famous ZUMA to open pop-up in Layan

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Songs from Vicki Keily’s new album ‘Mercy’ are up for consideration in four categories for the 2017 Grammy Awards. Photo: Supplied

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Soi Dog has a range of gifts available through its online store to help it raise funds.

A gift that makes a difference

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or many of us at this time of year, our thoughts turn to the festive season and what gifts we might get for our family and friends. Why not make give a gift that keeps on giving and visit the Soi Dog online shop, where all profits from your purchases will go to helping dogs and cats in need?

If you are counting down the days to Christmas, make sure you get your hands on some Soi Dog Christmas cards.

Send your friends and family greetings and best wishes for the coming year, all while helping suffering animals.

This year Soi Dog is introducing their new Christmas sweatshirt. If your family and friends live in colder climes, our brand-new Christmas sweatshirt will be sure to keep them warm. The shirts have been designed exclusively for Soi Dog Foundation by UK artist Edwina Chignell, this is the ideal gift for a loved one and would also make a great new addition to your own winter wardrobe. It’s available in a variety of sizes to fit everyone.

Another fantastic gift is a book

penned by Italian author and animal rights activist Paola Tonussi. Paola adopted Boonrod from Soi Dog after he was rescued from the horrific dog meat trade and now he is the hero of his own book. Paola is a talented writer who has used her skills to craft a fictional tale using Boonrod as the central character.

The Soi Dog 2017 calendar has also arrived and it is a delight to behold, featuring many dogs and cats adopted from Soi Dog. The practical design leaves plenty of room to make notes of all those important dates and is yet another wonderful way to raise awareness and tell the special stories of Soi Dog’s adopted dogs and cats.

All of the above-mentioned are just a small selection of the many items available for purchase, all of which benefit the dogs and cats of Thailand. All merchandise is shipped from the UK, on a 100 per cent voluntary basis, with all profits going to the animals that Soi Dog care for.

All items can be shipped worldwide.

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Taking it to the next level Mark Knowles editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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ocal dog trainer, and regular contributor to The Phuket News, Russell D Russell recently earned international accreditation as a professional dog training expert.

Russell recently qualified as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the internationally recognised Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, based in New York.

“I decided to take the step of getting this qualification because it’s the only truly, internationally accredited qualification in the industry, which is otherwise largely unregulated. Particularly here in Thailand, anyone can claim to be a ‘dog trainer’ without any training or qualifications – having the CCPDTKA title sets me apart,” said Russell The knowledge assessed (KA) certification assesses the instructor’s dog training skills, learning theory, ethology, equipment and animal husbandry skills.

“It’s an in-depth examination, which you can only apply for after providing documentation of hundreds of hours of case studies working with various dogs and clients,” said Russell “The exam itself covers a range of topics from Learning Theory, Behaviour Modification to Canine Psychology.

“It also helped me improve my knowledge and keep up to date with international best practice – which is key, we never stop learning,” he added.

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers was founded in 2001 with the stated goal of “designing an independent, self-supporting certification program meaningful to trainers, other related professionals.”

According to their mission statement the CCPDT is “committed to promoting and upholding ethical practices in the dog training profession”.

“I am happy to be associated with this accreditation because they espouse a scientific approach to the profession and also assist us trainers by having a

Phuket-based professional dog trainer Russell D Russell and his dog Sassy. code of conduct to which we all need to adhere – it simply raises standards,” said Russell.

Candidates who pass the exam earn the title Certified Professional Dog Trainer — Knowledge Assessed and may use the designation “CPDT-KA” after their names. All certified trainers must earn continuing education credits to maintain their designations or take the examination again in three years.

Russell has had a lifelong interest in animal training and has been running his dog training business in Phuket, Canine Point Academy, for seven years.

“I’ve been in Phuket 11 years, but only setup my academy full time in 2009. I have two of my own dogs, and Sassy is often out and about with me, he said.

“I became a dog trainer because I not only love working with dogs, but also thoroughly enjoy watching people learn why their dogs are acting the way they do. That ‘a-ha’ moment, which really takes their relationship with their dog to the next level – that’s the good part,” he added.

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A true passion project

Local singer-songwriter Vicki Keily could be up for a Grammy award

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he Phuket News recently spoke to Phuket-based singersongwriter and animal rights activist Vicki Keily whose new album Mercy is in consideration for the Grammy awards.

We spoke to Vicki about her nomadic musical life and her passion for animal welfare, which sees her regularly travelling to Japan to fight against the global captive dolphin industry.

chick through and through.

First of all a little background. Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born in Toronto to Irish parents, and spent the first nine years of my life there. We moved to Saudi Arabia when I was nine years old, and lived in Riyadh for many years. During this time I went to boarding school at the age of 13 in Loreto Abbey, Dublin, Ireland, and I continued my third level education there in Theatre Studies and Acting at the Gaiety School of Acting.

I did my Drama Teaching Diploma at The Royal Irish Academy of Music. I then formed a band called The 42s with some of my guy friends and we gigged all over Ireland for many years. It was a fun punk rock vibe. I also did solo singer-songwriter gigs.

I understand that you are in consideration for four categories in the Grammy awards, it must be exciting news, what is the process?

Now I am just sending my album out to as many people who might be NARAS members (Grammy voters) as possible, and promoting myself on social media. My manager Don Lichterman in NYC, and my record label Sunset Records are also pushing me big time, of course, with their connections. I am getting lots of radio play around the globe so that is awesome. I can’t believe this is happening to be honest.

I am also an animal welfare activist and work for the Ric O’Barry Dolphin Project as a Cove Monitor in Japan. I wrote this album to help raise money for Dolphin Project whom I volunteer for in Japan to try to end the brutal slaughter of hundreds of dolphins there every year. They eat the meat there, but the main issue is captivity, and Taiji in Japan is the biggest seller of captive trained dolphins in the world... so I go there to try to stop it. I wanted to raise awareness and thought I would use my music to do that. I never in a million years thought I would get to be considered for the 59th Grammys. It is very overwhelming and humbling.

Who are some of you favourite musicians and how they have influenced you?

Wow, tough question... So many!

Growing up I was engrossed with Irish traditional music as I said, but my Dad also loved The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Neil Young, just to name a few. In my teens I was obsessed with Guns N’ Roses, The Pixies, The Ramones, The Clash, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, U2, Greenday, and of course Nirvana. I was a rock

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What brought you to Phuket and how long have you been here?

I came to Phuket after living in Hong Kong for eight years. I got divorced there after having two children and life is very expensive in that city. We had a family home here in Phuket and I really love being around nature. I feel very connected to Thailand, we have been here almost three years now and love it.

Is ‘Mercy’ your first album? What would you say are some of its themes and influences?

It is my first album yes, although I have been writing it for years. Some of the songs I wrote in my early 20s, and it has been a work in progress since then. About four of the songs I wrote this year, but the rest are over the last 15-20 years. My themes without planning them to be this way, are fighting injustice, having faith in yourself, standing up for what is right, and a couple about love.

I recorded my album with the abundantly talented Gary Crause at Legend Studios. Gary did a stellar job producing my album, as did the outstanding musicians Mike Mitchell, Rob Cooke and Blaze Crause on all my tracks.

Thank you so much guys! You made my dream a reality.

Where did your passion for animal welfare start and how does it influence your music?

I don’t just work for Dolphin Project, I also try to create awareness about all animals, and treating them compassionately. I was the one who started the campaign earlier this year to rescue the Orangutan “Milo” from Phuket Zoo. I started a petition, and we created massive global awareness. The zoo dumped

her in the jungle, and we got her to the rescue centre, where she lived three months, but unfortunately died of a stroke after a while due to many underlying problems from her mistreatment at the zoo.

I feel that my music allows me to express my need to right the wrongs of the world. I am so passionate about justice being served, and I always root for the underdog. I see so much abuse here in Thailand unfortunately, with the elephants, the monkeys, the crocodiles, you name it! I wish I could do more. My music helps me release my frustrations and I hope it strikes a chord with people when they listen to it.

Where can people listen to and buy your music?

You can buy it on iTunes and hear it on Spotify. Please purchase it, as proceeds of the sales go directly to Ric O’Barry Dolphin Project, to help with our ongoing and crucial work at Taiji Cove in Japan, the Solomon Islands, and wherever dolphins are in trouble in the world.

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us Vicki and good luck with the Grammy awards next year, I’m sure everyone in Phuket will be hoping you win.

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A hidden slice of paradise JAMIE’S PHUKET

Jamie Monk editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Despite being a very busy tourist island, Phuket and its surrounding regions do have many quiet areas and some very tranquil beaches.

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et me start by saying that despite living in Phuket, which is well known for it’s beaches, we (as a family) are not really beach people.

We don’t really ever “go to the beach” – certainly not for a whole day. Maybe we used to visit beaches more often when the kids were small, like 8-10 years ago, but even then we preferred small beaches with no crowds.

Despite being a very busy tourist island, Phuket and its surrounding regions do have many quiet areas and some very tranquil beaches. We first found Laem Ka beach in 2006, which was the year I started doing my blog, so we started exploring Phuket a lot more.

Although we’d been around the Rawai beach area many times, we had no idea that Laem Ka existed.

Well, I was heading to Rawai a few days ago, mainly to photograph the mosques, but I figured it would be good to check out Laem Ka again. I had heard over the last few years that it had gotten busy with speedboats.

Coming from Chalong, the tiny road down to Laem Ka is almost at Rawai Beach. The car park is still bare and dusty. There is still an old open front shack above the beach as there was ten years ago, but no sign of any vendors selling food or drinks. A few steps lead down from the car park to the sea. It was high tide, plus (being low season) a few waves. The rocky area where my kids played ten years ago was not accessible.

Crowded? No. People had told me about speedboats, but maybe because it’s low season and with a few small waves, not safe for the speedboats to land.

I’ll have to check again in high season. The rocky area (with patches of sand) is to the right of the steps.

With that being underwater, I turned left. There was one local family there, plus two foreign couples (another couple arrived with a guide/driver and only stayed a few minutes for a photo) and there was a bunch of

Laem Ka Beach, not far from Rawai, is blissfully quiet and peaceful. Photo: Jamie Monk little local kids – some clothed, some not – running around playing football and jumping in the sea. A sunny low season day would seem to be ideal for a visit to Laem Ka Beach.

The whole beach is only about 150 metres long. The rocky area is at the south end, and at the north end is a rather dilapidated looking building.

Just north of that is the old Evason resort which closed a few years ago, but

is due to re-open in 2019 as the Intercontinental Phuket Resort. There are some basic wooden stalls at the back of the beach. On the day I visited (one of those not so uncommon perfect blue sky low season days) Laem Ka Beach was paradise.

Jamie Monk blogs about all things Phuket. For more great local information visit his website: jamiesphuket.com

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ZUMA is famous worldwide for its refined modern take on Japanese cuisine. Photo: Supplied

ZUMA zooms into Layan

Award-winning Japanese restaurant set to open pop-up eatery ZUMA is also known for its Izakaya style dining, which is quite similar to how Thai’s eat, where dishes are placed in the middle of the table and shared by everyone.

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orld-renowned and award-winning restaurant ZUMA is bringing its contemporary Japanese cuisine to Anantara Layan Phuket Resort – the first ever ZUMA pop-up in Asia.

This unique dining experience, running from December 15 until mid-February next year over the international festive season, will offer diners a chance to enjoy dining ZUMA style, with the Andaman Sea as a breathtaking backdrop.

ZUMA was co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002 and has restaurants in premier global cities such as Hong Kong, Istanbul, Dubai, Rome, Miami, New York and Bangkok. ZUMA London, the first restaurant to open, remains the brand’s flagship for showcasing its refined modern Japanese cuisine. ZUMA is also known for its Izakaya style dining, which is quite similar to how Thai’s eat, where dishes are placed in the middle of the table and shared by everyone.

Menu highlights at the Layan pop-up dining experience will include a selection of ZUMA’s favourite signature dishes such as spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy; miso marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf and sliced yellowtail with chilli relish, ponzu and pickled garlic. A wide range of grilled dishes from the Japanese robata will also feature at the popup, alongside sushi and sashimi, all available for both Anantara guests and outside diners.

Hong Kong-based award-winning Bar Development Manager Arkadiusz Rybak will be heading up the bar team implementing ZUMA’s classic drinks offering.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort is situated on the northwest coast of Phuket in an intimate and unspoilt corner of the island. The resort features a selection of other wining and dining options including the hillside signature restaurant Dee Plee serving authentic Thai cuisine, and Anantara’s signature Dining by Design offerSpicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili and sweet soy. ing individually tailored

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dining experiences. Guests can indulge in luxurious spa journeys at the resort’s Anantara Spa, and the more active can take Muay Thai boxing lessons or enjoy kayaking and other non-motorised watersports from Layan Beach.

Just launched are The Residences

by Anantara, 15 luxurious sea view residences offering the ultimate in opu-

lent indulgence complete with on-call butler services. The Residences are offered for holiday bookings by families or groups.

Anantara Layan is a five-star hideaway that offers guests unique experiences surrounded by natural exclusivity, with the festive ZUMA pop-up adding to the unsurpassed luxury.

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The Third annual Black Tie Muay Thai is set to be a night of friendly bouts and fabulous food.

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After the fights, guests will need their dancing shoes as the gloves come off and the ring becomes a dance floor!

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rominent figures from Phuket’s social scene will be going head to head in the ring with experienced Muay Thai fighters to raise funds for local children’s charity Phuket Has Been Good To Us. Taking place on Saturday, December 3, at Outrigger’s Laguna Phuket Beach Resort ballroom, this year’s “Black Tie Muay Thai” event is set to be an action-packed night of fun and friendly bouts.

The evening offers the opportunity to experience Thailand’s ancient martial art Muay Thai whilst in an elegant environment. Guests will enjoy a welcome drink reception followed by a delicious four-course dinner and free-flow beverages. After the fights, guests will need their dancing shoes as the gloves come off and the ring becomes a dance floor. This is sure to be an amazing evening no matter what your interests!

Guests will be invited to guess the winning fighters and prizes are available for the lucky winners.

Furthermore, fantastic silent auction and live auction prizes will be up for grabs, including holiday packages from Destination Properties and Outrigger resorts, bubbly from Albatross Café, as well as stays at the Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Kata Rocks, and Rembrandt Hotel and Towers, Bangkok.

All proceeds from this event will go to Phuket Has Been Good To Us; a Thai-registered charity established in the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami. The money raised will enable Phuket Get ready to Mambo! Has Been Good To Us

Local school kids participate in some Muay Thai training before the event. to continue to fund their much-needed English education program that provides free English lessons to more than 1,200 underprivileged Thai children, aged 3-18, in three government schools in Phuket.

Individual tickets are available for a donation of B3,500 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 by email at info@phukethasbeengoodtous. org For more information, please visit phukethasbeengoodtous.org or “Like” the foundation’s Facebook page at: facebook.com/phukethasbeengoodtous

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Work to live or live to work?

Applying Buddhist principles at your job could lessen your stress ALL ABOUT BUDDHISM Jason A. Jellison mitnoy@live.com

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t was a cold, snowy day 10 years ago and I had just trudged to work through a storm. As I walked into the building and shook the snow off of my coat, my co-worker Phillip came in and greeted me with his predictable chronological morning greeting.

“Seven-hundred-nineteen-days until I can retire!”

I saw this morning show so often that I always knew which episode we would be tuning into. I was well-aware of the number of days he had to go until he could retire. One day, just out of curiosity, I asked him why it was that he took a job that he disliked so much.

“Well, isn’t it obvious? For the money, stupid!”

Dissatisfaction at work, to some extent, is simply unavoidable. Buddha offers many insights as to why this is so. However, the best summary of the matter that I can think of actually comes from Christianity. Those of us who are from the West are most likely aware of the story of Adam and Eve. As the story goes, the only man who really had an opportunity to choose right from wrong was Adam. All other men, such as you and I, can only choose between different shades of wrong thanks to the Fall of Man. In its own way, Buddhism teaches the same thing. Buddha taught that we are stuck in a circle of re-birth because of our past mistakes. Well, that has some similarity to the story of Adam and Eve. Regardless of which view you take, the result is the same.

We only can choose between various shades of wrong. Ergo, you’re going to have problems at work because the men and women in your midst will only choose between various shades of wrong.

While there is no utopia, there can be happiness. For young readers, I’d like to offer one personal note of advice. Consider doing whatever it is that makes you happy for a living. A lot of people are like my old co-worker take jobs because they pay well. But, the problem is that you will actually spend more time as an adult at work than you do with your family, so what you do and who you work with is a key driver of happiness.

Far too often have I encountered

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people who take a miserable job because it pays the bills, then try to make themselves happy by purchasing lots of expensive stuff, and go in a never-ending circle.

In the end, I know far more unhappy rich people than I do poor. Material goods are a road straight to stress and unhappiness but goods of the soul are the key to peace and happiness. Don’t worry about the numbers. At the end, your life will be happier and the numbers will fall into balance, or much better. Happy people attract other happy people, and vice-versa. In short – don’t worry, be happy.

For older readers, the question might be something like, “I’m already miserable at work, what can Buddhism do about it?” The answer is a lot, actually.

First of all, coming to Buddhism because you’re unhappy at work is a very good reason to try to discover something new. As Einstein famously said, “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Change is, in fact, the right medicine. You need a new series of steps, but which steps?

You can start by reading all of the articles I have written, they’re freely available on The Phuket News website.

Then, you need to find a Temple and an Enlightened teacher. I can share the basics, but I’m no substitute for someone who has found Enlightenment. He’ll teach you about using proper speech, proper actions and empathy to help ease the situation. Assuming you do all of that, then you’ll come to an inevitable fork in the road: You can either leave the job in favour of a new one or you can go the path of using Buddhist Principles to overcome your unhappiness at work.

Every person has to answer that question for themselves. However, if you’ve not yet become involved with Buddhism, I’d suggest option A. Many Temples would suggest option B, but I don’t think that will work well for an inexperienced Westerner. It takes many, many years to master the principals of Buddhism. In fact, many people can’t even perfect it in a lifetime.

If it’s going to be years before you can master the input, then simply alter the input. My life was not going so well in America, so I went back to school somewhere beautiful. I changed the input. However, if you can’t change the input, then the key to happiness lies in accepting both the good and bad in life.

You may be able to change your work environment but it is important that you don’t put change off for another day, because another day becomes yet another day, and so on. My English translation of the Teaching of Buddha #80 (Dharma 80) says: “Irrigators lead water.

Fletchers fashion shafts.

Carpenters bend wood.

The wise tame themselves.” If you are wise,

Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Photo: Theis Kofoed Hjorth you’ll tame your problems at work and not cause problems for others. Basic Buddhism could have a big impact regardless of if you stay or go.

In closing, I’d like to share a few words about the importance of time.

When I was young, my grandmother said to me, “Jason, do you know what the worst two words in the world are?”

“No,” I replied.

“The worst two words in the world are... too late.”

Matters of the soul cannot be held until another day.

Instead of being one among millions who says “719 days until I can

retire” wouldn’t your life be immeasurably better if you could be one of the handful who says, “719 days until they make me retire.”

Now there is something to think about.

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THANYAPURA HOSTS APEX LONG-DISTANCE CYCLING PROJECT FOR CHARITY A total of 300 participants, including 30 cyclists and support crew from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, attended a charity gala dinner at Thanyapura on Nov 5 to present to Yaowawit School and Vachira Phuket Hospital more than B340,000 raised by the Thanyapura and APEX850 seven-day endurance cycling event, The ride started in Singapore on Oct 30, continued along the west coast of Malaysia and Thailand and ended at Thanyapura, covering a total of 1,500km.

From left : Brian Connelly, Sriram Kailasam and Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan

HOTEL GMS VISIT GOVERNOR CHOCKCHAI Organisers presented donations to various charities.

GM of Banyan Tree Phuket Sriram Kailasam together with GM of Angsana Laguna Phuket Brian Connelly and their management teams recently visited Phuket’s new Governor Mr Chockchai Dejamornthan at his office and and presented him with a gift bouquet of flowers.

KIDS AT BAAN WA RECEIVE CLOTHES DONATED BY VISITING AUSSIE FAMILY Live 89.5’s Donna Toon visited the Baan Wa School last Friday (Nov 11) and passed on to Father Joseph and the school children a variety of children’s goodies gifted to Class Act Media by the Monaghan family during their recent holiday to Phuket.

The Baan Wa kids enjoying their gifts.

The Monaghan family drop off the donation.

The PIWC ladies enjoying coffee and conversation at their monthly meeting.

The owners of the bars who compete in the PPL.

1BAR CELEBRATES POOL LEAGUE WIN Staff, players and friends at the popular 1Bar gathered together last Friday (Nov 11) to mark their winning of the Patong Pool League (PPL) on Nov 3. Present were PPL players, bar owners, expats and residents and featured free food and of course a little bit of pool.

PIWC LADIES ENJOY THEIR MONTHLY MEET AND GREET AT STARBUCKS Members of the Phuket International Womens Club (PIWC) gathered in Starbucks at Central Festival last week for some good coffee and conversation as part of their regular monthly sip-and-chat event. thephuketnews

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Lions Club members with kids from Sunshine Village.

CANDLE LIT TRIBUTE TO HIS MAJESTY BRINGS THOUSANDS TO PHROMTHEP

LIONS CLUB HELPS CHILDREN TO SEE THEIR FUTURE MORE CLEARLY

More than 20,000 Phuket residents gathered at Phromthep Cape last Saturday (Nov 12) to mark 30 days since the passing of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, honouring him with a candle-lit ceremony and the singing the National and Royal Anthems.

Lions Club of Phuket Pearl produced and distributed eyeglasses to children in need from Phuket Sunshine Village.

Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan (centre) attended.

MASS SERVICES AT SAPHAN HIN HONOUR THE LATE HM KING BHUMIBOL Led by Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan, Phuket residents gathered at Saphan Hin last Saturday (Nov 12) to honour the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. A special audio-visual presentation marked the late Majesty’s many and varied talents and his globally recognised achievments during his long reign.

Students sliently hold candles during the event.

STARGAZING STUDENTS GATHER FOR SUPERMOON LOY KRATHONG Hundreds of students and faculty members at Phuket Rajabhat University celebrated Loy Krathong on Monday night (Nov 14) and observed the rare supermoon through telescopes at the university’s Phuket campus in Rassada. @thephuketnews

People float their Krathongs on Monday night (Nov 14).

LOW KEY CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND MARK LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL People across the island celebrated Loy Krathong in a low-key, more traditional way on Monday (Nov 14), without fireworks or live entertaniment.

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7 Nights 7 Themed Dinners at Rim Talay Make each night unique! Enjoy our themed dinners with the cool sea breeze. Curry Night @790 THB++, Thai International @750 THB++, Seafood BBQ @940 THB++, Thai Gala Dinner @690 THB++, Butcher Shop @market price, Ribs and Wings @620 THB++, Surf and Turf @950 THB++. The terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations, rimtalay@amari.com, 076 340106-14 #8027.

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Living In Phuket All Day Breakfast at Cafe Siam Aussie bacon & egg rolls NOW at Cafe Siam. All day breakfast, just like mum makes. Lavazza Coffee, healthy snacks & salads. Find us at the Entrance of The Royal Paradise Complex, Patong. Mon - Sat 8.30am - 4.00pm. Facebook: CafeSiamGuesthousePhuket 081 676 9411.

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Learn more about important health options, business oportunities and essential services. Make new friends and find places to socialise here in Phuket. Saturday Nov 19, 9am.-6pm. At the King Carl Gustaf conference room at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. This event is proudly sponsored by The Phuket News.

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20 NOV Sunday Fun Brunch Phuket’s most popular brunch experience. Seafood, live station, entertainment, kid’s corner and massage corner. From 1,650++ THB. 12.00 - 15.30. Reservation: info@xanabeachclub.com 076 358 500.

Sunday Brunch Every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Enjoy an exquisite Sunday Brunch with a variety of seafood selection on ice such as crab, oysters, king prawns and more wide variety of cuisine available from classic dishes to signatures. Prices starting from 1,200++ Baht for buffet and free flow soft drinks. Reservations, HYATT REGENCY PHUKET RESORT, fnb.phuhr@ hyatt.com, 076 231 234.

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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 B350 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See: otoolsphuket.com.

6PM – 11PM: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Sausages, Prawns & Squids, salad buffet, Choice of potatoes & Sauces, Bread, Buns & garlic bread Reservation recommended 395 baht P.P. shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

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Public Speaking made easier All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar The competition at 9pm - Expat Sports Bar at the Expat Hotel Soi Taipan Patong. See map at www.expathotel.com.

Mussels night @ Shakers 1.2kg mussels served with french fries, your choice, your style: nature, marnière, provençale, garlic & cream or Thai style. Reservations recommended B295 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Tribute to U2 Concert for a cause Join us at Two Chefs Kata Center on Saturday November 19th from 8pm. Enjoy a Charity Event Tribute To U2 and Four Course Dinner for 995 Baht. 50% OF ALL SALES will go to the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation! First Course: Fontina Risotto Cakes with Chives Second Course: Bloody Mary Mussels with Squid Ink Pasta, Lemon Sorbet Main Course: Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary Olive Oil Paste with Potato Gratin and Roasted Asparagus Dessert: Irish Coffee Chocolate Mousse. Reservations, katacenter@twochefs.com, 076 330 065.

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The 3rd Bhut Jolokia ‘Ghost Chili’ Challenge - New Date.

Navrang Mahal Indian Restaurant, Karon invites you to compete in their 3rd Bhut Jolokia “Ghost Chili” Challenge. Take up the challenge to finish a bowl of Ghost Chili Curry. Bhut Jolokia chili is rated as one of the world’s hottest chilies, 401 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. Fantastic Prizes to be won! Contestants are required to pay the buffet dinner charge of 499 baht. Limited contestants. Contact, info@navrangmahal.com or 076 286 464. Proudly supported by The Phuket News.

Come and join us along the shores of the Andaman sea for an unforgettable experience of freshest seafood, generous selection of BBQ items, tempting desserts and delicious drinks. At Cosmo Restaurant.

Everyday from 6.30pm until 10.00pm. 1,950 THB for adults, 975 THB for children under 12. Reservations, Cosmo Restaurant at The Nai Harn Phuket, fbreservation@thenaiharn.com, 076 380 200.

Live Sports at Expat Hotel NRL, AFL, Soccer, Rugby Union. Any live sport, we will show it. Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar.com.

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Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Beach, Kata Center, Karon and Patong!Indulge ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT for 395 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU CAN EAT selection of your favorites! Featuring: Roast Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. Roasted or Mashed Potatoes.

Roasted Mixed Vegetables Flavoured with Thyme and Garlic. Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Gravy. Come for the FOOD - Stay for the FUN! www.twochefs.com.

Tel. Kata Beach 076-333-370, Kata Center 076-330065, Karon 076-286-479, Patong 076-344-914.

All you can eat BBQ Ribs night 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served with salad buffet, potato Salad & Choice of Sauces Reservation recommended 350 baht P.P. shakersphuket@ gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

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Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast First Week Friday and the Third Week Friday, in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious Aloo Tikki, Samosas, Chicken Tandoori, Aloo Gobi, Navrang Korma, Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Naan, Rice, Salads, Chutneys / Achars, Pistachio Ice Cream, Gulah Jamun, Fruits. And extra dishes on the menu: ONIONBHAJI, BOMBAY ALOO, DAL MAKHINI, VANILLA ICE-CREAM. For only 499/nett and special reduced prices on drinks. 076-286464 Ext 4.

Beef, Pork & Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, fried mushrooms, grilled tomatoes – Yorkshire pudding – roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes – gravy, mushroom sauce, mint sauce. Reservation recommended 350 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Looking to develop your public speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Join Toastmasters Phuket and start making yourself a leader today! Invitation only. Contact Jason on 086 479 7471 for more info.

This is what Sunday lunches are meant to be - fabulous, fresh unlimited and Western and Asian tapas with friends and family crafted by the talented team of chefs at Banyan Tree Phuket. Starting at THB 2,000 net per person.Reservations, Banyan Tree Phuket, 076 372 400 # 5463.

Embark on a journey to the four corners of Asia and enjoy a lavish array of Thai, Chinese, Japanese and other Oriental recipes. Develop your taste buds and experience new flavours; ranging from spicy curries to barbecued meats and local noodle plates, while watching our Chefs work their magic in the lively kitchen every Wednesday from 18:00 – 22:00 for THB 999 per person at Bubbles Restaurant, Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas. Reservations, Bubbles Restaurant, Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas, h8109@accor.com, 076 231 999.

Laguna Phuket Triathlon GOMS Phuket Charity Fundraiser Grumpy Old Men’s Society fundraiser. Ticket 600 Baht includes buffet dinner & a chance to participate in raffles, silent auctions with great value prizes. Beautiful venue next to the water on Chalong Bay at The Yacht Club on Chao Fa East. All proceeds are used

by GOMS to help those less fortunate such as kids learning centres. valiant@loxinfo.co.th, 0982701753.

Named “Best Amateur Sports Event of the Year in Thailand” at Sports Industry Awards & Conference 2016, Laguna Phuket Triathlon is a carnival of multisport fun and tri-related activities for you to enjoy at Laguna Phuket. Featuring a unique 1.8K swim, new 50K bike course and 12K run. 6K Fun Run is also available! Join us and take in the excitement of the #LagunaPhuketTri experience, rub shoulders with the pros and social events. Register now at: www.LagunaPhuketTri.com 076-362 300 Ext.1408

Every Wednesday! All-you-can-eat Pasta and Pizza at Bellini Every Wednesday Eat all you can Pizza and Pasta for only 500 Baht. Drink all you can for only 450 Baht – or BOTH eat and rink all you can FOR ONLY 890 Baht with DOUBLE EXPRESSIONS LIVE! Wednesdays 6pm to 11pm at Bellini. info@pastabellini.com.

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Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament (PIST) 2016 Registration is on the 23rd November 2016 from 4pm onwards. Location: Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong.

The weigh station will be at the Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong on all 3 fishing days, 24th, 25th & 26th November. The final evening and prize giving party will also be held in the Tamarind Bar & Grill, Chalong. For more info visit www.phuket-international-sportfishingtournament.com The event is proudly supported by Live 89.5 and The Phuket News.

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Underworld Haunted Harbor & Trick or Treat For one night only, enter the gates of the Haunted Harbor for Phuket’s only Trick ‘R Treat & Halloween festival! Celebrate Halloween in costume while you Trick ‘R Treat & explore the Haunted Boardwalk. Find games, scares, prizes and fun around every corner with a variety of food and activities to choose from along with Boat Lagoon’s shopping and entertainment. For more info, pls visit www.phuketunderworld. com. Sponsored by The Phuket News. www.phuketunderworld.com, Boat Lagoon.

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Phuket Business Dinner Topic: Digital Marketing The BCCT in collaboration with French, German and Netherlands Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a Phuket Business Dinner topic: Digital Marketing or Digital Confusion? Cost: THB 890 including inter-buffet & soft drinks. Registration email chanita@bccthai.com or Tel. 02-651-5350-3.

Proudly sponsored by The Phuket News.

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Foremost Ironkids 2016 Celebrate Thanksgiving at a special AMCHAM event The Greater Phuket Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce and Angsana Laguna Phuket will celebrate the special day with a festive informal turkey set lunch. Whether you are an American or not, join us for a special meal with your friends or family. The festivities begin at noon poolside at Bodega & Grill, with air-con and open-air seating. THB 1,100++ p.p. for food only. Bookings - fbreservation-lagunaphuket@ angsana.com or 076 358 500.

Foremost invites 4-15-year-old kids to “Drink.Move.

BeStrong” and join the junior version of IRONMAN, the Foremost IRONKIDS Thailand on November 26 at Thanyapura, Phuket. Click here to register: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/foremost-ironkids-thanyapurat… Proudly sponsored by Live89.5.

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Friendship Beach Resort welcomes you to our 13th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet and Party. Featuring Live Music, Welcome Cocktail, Roast Turkey, Apple Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Port Sauce, Prawn Cocktails, Smoked Salmon and a large assortment of Appetizers, Sides and Desserts. Adults 950++ Kids under 12 400++. For bookings call 089 728 5304 or email to chef@friendshipbeach.com Chef Charlie, 27/1 Soi Mittrapap , Rawai Phuket, chef@friendshipbeach.com, 66 (0) 89 728 5304, 076 613 582.

Ocean Marina OCEAN MARINA PATTAYA BOATSHOW 2016 24 to 27 November. At the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya. Demonstrating Pattaya’s image as one of Asia’s leading seaside resort hubs with outstanding facilities and the capability to host large scale international events. The show will stimulate tourism, as well as marine industry and related businesses such as boat building, boat sales, boat charter, boat parts and accessories, boat services, water sports and marina based property sales. Tel: 02 661 6800 and ask for Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, info@oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com

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Venue: Bangwad Dam, Kathu, Phuket. Time: 5am 9am. Categories: 3 Km - THB 250 / 10 Km - THB 350.

• Beneficiaries: Maha Jakri Sirinthorn’s Children’s Project and Pun Fun Pun Yim. • Online Registration is extended until 25 November 2016: https://goo.gl/forms/ PIQwUbN52cjksvCP2 Next registration/ pick-up/collection schedule is on 24 and 25 November 2016 at CENTRAL and 26 November at BANG WAD DAM KATHU. Contact number 076-370100, 076-371410, 076-335770-4. Proudly sponsored by Live 89.5

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Icon of Italian cuisine Sri panwa & Baba Phuket host an Icon of Italian cuisine, the 2 michelin starred Chef Stefano Baiocco & his team from Villa Feltrinelli, Italy. Try this unmissable 8 course menu from the 1st – 7th December 2016, with authentic dishes & Italian ingredients expertly combined with the freshest local finds, that will come together to make a harmony of flavors. Book NOW! E: chill@sripanwa.com T: 076 371 000

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Save the dates! Luxury & Lifestyle goods & services to be showcased at Royal Phuket Marina, alongside the successful Boat Show PIMEX. Meet the exhibitors during the day then be entertained by special shows at the outside venue in the evening. All global and local brands are waiting for you to visit. Keep up to date with what’s on, follow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and register now!.

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Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous

The Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) from 10 to 12 December 2016, sponsored by Infinite Luxury & Kata Rocks, brings together superyacht owners, industry partners and luxury lifestyle media for three days of celebration in a relaxed social environment. The KRSR is by invitation only and open to both sailing and motor yachts measuring over 24 meters in length katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com. Proudly sponsored by The Phuket News and Live89.5.

Gloves and Gowns: Muay Thai Chic! Celebrities and experienced Muay Thai fighters from Phuket step into the ring for a good cause. Guests will enjoy a drink reception, a delicious four course dinner and free flow beverages. When the gloves come off, the dance party starts in the ring! Booking essential; please contact #076-278-146 or email info@phukethasbeengoodtous.org. When: 3rd December 2016 Where: Outrigger Laguna Phuket. Tickets: 3,500 THB Proudly sponsored by Live89.5.

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Phuket International Boatshow-PIMEX 2017 The 14th edition of PIMEX will take place at the award winning Royal Phuket Marina on Phuket’s east coast.

The 2016 show attracted over 5,000 quality visitors.

An annual event since 2003, the show is firmly fixed on the calendar as Phuket’s biggest trade show.

Broadcasting Live89.5 FM live from the show each day. Entry is free. Come along and register and get a chance to win prizes. Not to be missed! For more details visit www.phuketboatshow.com Proudly sponsored by The Phuket News.

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Youth Talent Competition Limited to 50 entrants, and the closing date for entries is 25 Nov. The contest, which is open to all students in Thailand aged between 8 and 18 years old, kicks off at 11am on the Sunday morning. Students can enter into one of three categories; Junior Vocals for ages 8 to 12, Senior Vocals for ages 13 to 18 and Senior Instrumentalists for ages 13 to 18. To enter the competition, email papa@legendmusic.net with their name, age and what category they would like to enter into.

Entry is B700 per contestant. Proudly sponsored by Live89.5

La Gritta Special Deal Take your taste buds on a culinary tour through some of the finest Italian flavours. Chef Patrizia has created a six-course discovery menu consisting of the appetiser, main course and dessert, priced at 1,590 THB++ per person. The terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. Reservations, lagritta@ amari.com, 076 292 697.

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across

1. How old is Donald Trump?

2. Where was Hillary Clinton born?

3. What is Vladimir Putin’s middle name?

4. When is Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s birthday?

5. Who is the Prime Minister of Italy?

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59. Safecracker 60. Render 1. Dish with seasoned defenseless rice 61. Birds in barns 6. Ready a gift 62. “Aeneid” figure 10. Criticizes 63. Curlicues 14. Consummate 15. ___ de camp Down 16. Hose hue 17. Genesis story 1. Word with apple or 20. Wapiti cone 21. ___ and blue 2. Murti (Wolverines colors) 3. Plumbing problem 22. Brings home 4. Sound of relief 23. Numbers on letters 5. Florida lawn 24. Like unclean hair decoration 26. Kin by marriage 6. Gullies 29. Addict 7. Swiss hotelier 30. Bell sound 8. Bonds 31. Sour fruit 9. OQ divider 32. Slip in a pot 10. Put down new 35. Genesis story carpet 39. Problem of the 11. Community middle ages? organization in 40. Crew members the news 41. Bridge seats 12. Antler point 42. Fissile rock 13. Like dishwater 44. Tailor 18. Hair can be 45. Load raised here 48. Cut down 19. Spore producer 49. Yellow-flowered 23. Brass component cactus 25. Like some golf 50. Actor Ken balls 52. It’s definite 26. “Hamlet” has five 55. Genesis story 27. Hopper 58. Cattle call goal 28. Phyllis Diller’s

“husband” 29. Distress signal 31. Trifle 32. Research facility: abbr.

33. Comics canine 34. Cold war initials 36. ___ Gatto (custom-built coupe) 37. Fruit tree destroyer 38. “My Name Is ___” 42. Says so 43. Good sign?

44. Bondman 45. Prelim 46. At all, in dialect 47. ___ check 48. They croak until they croak 51. “Cogito ___ sum” 52. Alpine transport 53. Epitaph opener 54. “The moan of doves in immemorial ___”: Tennyson 56. River in Wales 57. “Take your pick”

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1) 70; 2) Chicago; 3) Vladimirovich; 4) March 21 (1954); 5) Matteo Renzi

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This week in history ■■ Nov 18, 1307 According to legend, William Tell shoots an apple off his son’s head.

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■■ Nov 19, 1998 Lewinsky scandal: The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton.

per cent of total annual wages in Iran is spent on makeup — three times what women spend in France, Germany or the UK.

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per cent of respondents to a recent poll use cooking shows as their primary source of food safety information.

■■ Nov 20, 1985 Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released.

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■■ Nov 21, 164 BC Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, restores the Temple in Jerusalem. This event is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah.

millimetres is the length of the world’s longest earthworm, Dave.

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■■ Nov 22, 1986 Mike Tyson defeats Trevor Berbick to become youngest Heavyweight champion in boxing history.

US dollars will buy you a 16-foot bronze statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, in Seattle.

■■ Nov 23, 1993 Rachel Whiteread wins both the £20,000 Turner Prize award for best British modern artist and the £40,000 K Foundation art award for the worst artist of the year.

231 million eligible voters (nearly half) did not vote in the 2016 US presidential election.

Source: Uberfacts

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■■ Nov 24, 2011 Arab Spring: After 11 months of protests in Yemen, Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh signs a deal to transfer power to the vice president, in exchange for legal immunity.

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ACTIVITIES, GROUPS Free Tiya’s Hammocks campaign

Win Free hammock from Tiya’s Hammocks Phuket. Winner will get V Weave hammock, handmade from North of Thailand, weight capacity 250 kgs. Value 5,200 THB. More details visit Facebook: Tiya’s hammocks, Contact: Tiya, tiya@tiyashammocks.com, 089 600 0041.

BOATS, YACHTS FOR SALE Boating deal of the year: 7.5m baht (reduced from 10m baht)

Due to serious health reasons, the owner must part with his beloved 80’ tour boat. New wiring throughout, power outlets, transformer and voltage meters. New upholstery throughout bar and entertainment area. Engines & generator fully reconditioned & serviced. All maintained to European standards. Ideal boat for quality day trip business. beachsando1@gmail.com, 080 695 3933.

Steel boat for sale

32 metre steel boat for sale.

Built 2012, 2 x Cummings engines, 10hrs work only. International REG. Excellent for live-aboard or ferry. Price 6MB. Contact: call Joe 087 8918912 or email joe@similan-divers.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Beauty Salon with Equipment

Restaurant set up for sale

A fully equipped restaurant in the highly sought after Boat Avenue mall in Laguna.

Stainless steel kitchen, Wi-Fi, bar counter, service area. Ready to go in days. Email: jukeboxphuket@gmail.com, 081 090 1608.

For Sale, Nai Harn Beauty Salon with Equipment & lease, B290,000. Salon Equipment replacement cost is more than B300,000. All equipment shown as new. Must view to see excellent opportunity to purchase Salon for extremely good price in prime location. Call Nok for details 098 017 8818.

REST-BAR-LOUNGE RAWAI BEACH

Beautiful decoration - Private terrace - Seaview - Sound system - Led lights - Air conditioned - Fully equipped - 400sqm - 2 levels - Parking - Ready for work: superstaronthebeach@ hotmail.com, 092 526 0222.

CAR FOR SALE 323i. One owner since new. No accidents; excellent condition. 105,000km; cared for with BMW service. Full history available. 395,000THB, Thalang, Phuket, jrh1@me.com, 086 989 0919.

Convertible

Mercedes CLK 200 Cabriolet W-209 Brabus Package - seat 4.

Excellent condition and fun to drive.

37,400km. 1,199,000 Bht. Eng - Thai 094 695 3536 / 063 992 3226.

Looking for investor / partner

Price reduced for quick sale

Restaurant for sale in Rawai

All new equipment, air conditioned, private terrace, unlimited parking. All offers considered. optispa@gmail. com, 088 386 9132, 063 067 4498.

Looking for a Partner Investor

I am looking for a Partner/Investor to expand my Dive business. Anyone interested please email me to discuss the proposal. rwhi690169@bigpond.com @thephuketnews

Loch Palm Golf Membership

Lifetime Loch Palm Golf membership for sale. ฿485,000, the Loch Palm transfer fee of ฿72,000 will be shared equally between the buyer and seller. Contact J. Trenton Early, jtrenton.early@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE New loft trailer

BMW 323i

Looking for investor / partnership for Patong beach front location to start with Japanese and Indian restaurant.

Narin, narinpga@gmail.com, 081 826 9390.

No, not a bar or guesthouse, but a manufacturing business for wooden window blinds. All the machinery and inventory of parts to be up and running in a matter of days. A very successful business in Phuket for over eight years. Price reduced to 2 mil Baht. Owner will partially finance. lamsden@ phuketemail.com, 081 487 4812.

MEMBERSHIPS

Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G VVTI

2013 - 35,000km - Automatic White - CD Radio, Air-con, Alloys Excellent Condition, Only used for school runs. 525,000, Duang, Royal Phuket Marina, gavinmullins@hotmail. com, 083 093 9724. n r ge

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Honda Jazz 2009 1500cc Auto

57,000km. One owner since new.

Regularly serviced by Honda. Tax and Insurance until the end of June and available now at right offer. Reduced by 40,000 bht, REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIPS Life Time Family Membership

Blue Canyon: 800,000 THB includes 140,000 transfer fee. Loch Palm: 475,000 THB includes 72,000 transfer fee. Tanita, 094 695 3536 / 063 992 3226.

081 693 8214.

Fully welded steel construction. Proper fenders springs, hitch, lights, toungue jack, alu deck. Fits M/C, ATY, const, landscape. 1700 lb. cap. 65,000 THB,

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MOVING SERVICES Looking for Moving Company?

With over 15 years of experience Bigmove Phuket is the number 1 provider of moving and shipping in and out of Phuket Thailand. We provide storage in a state of the art clean, secure, storage facility located centrally in Phuket. www.bigmovephuket.com, 081-797-5377.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Phuket real estate tour

Real estate investment tours are specially designed to help you to achieve your investment goals with the right property in the right location. You will get advice on the multitude of lucrative investment opportunities in Phuket. md@ tourasian.com, 080 826 4665.

WEBSITES, IT For Sale: hoteldealsphuket.com

PHD has 125,000 pages indexed in Google and an average of 22,000 page views per month! See stats image. Also see the selling points on the link below. Quick sale: 33.000B!, Mark, mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE Apartment Country Golf Club House

One room with kitchen in main house Country Club. 6th floor with balcony 75sqm. Membership in Country Club included. Price 3.3 Million THB. Contact pzw@gmx.at Per Dompert, 086 043 4315 (English and German)

Luxury 4 bed Villa ‘Price Reduced’

Opportunity for small Resort. Luxury 4 BDR Villa + 3 Bungalows + Land Plot, must see. (Price reduced, 19,990,000 baht, 3 Chanotes, 1075 sq m.), (4 BDR Villa, pool, gym, steam room + 1 x 2 BDR Bungalow), (Price reduced, 7,990,000 baht, 3 chantes, 792 sq m.), ( 2 Bungalows & Land Plot, 2-BDR + 1-BDR). www. phuketvilla.asia. Location - 7°47’23.1”N 98°18’53.4”E (call to view). Contact Chris 087 884 8972.

PROPERTY FOR SALE Beautiful Land in Rawai For Sale

Beautiful mountain view with option of sea view land of 742m2 for sale in Rawai with chanote title. For more information contact 085 790 2021.

Prime Land near Natai Beach

13 Rai. Prime flat land, Full Chanote. 5 mins to beautiful Natai Beach, 5 mins to Khok Kloi, 20 mins from Phuket Airport.

Close to temples, beach & mountain views, perfect for large property or subdivide for development. B13,500,000, Antoine (Thai & English), 081 979 9307, dannyred@hotmail.com

X2 Vibe Phuket Bangtao

X2 Vibe Bangtao is low-rise, low density condo and with only 84 units that provides nice resort facilities and offers high quality finishings. 4.59mn baht. Phumarin, 139 Soi Cherngtalay 16, Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket, sales@oceanstonephuket.com or 095 037 8150.

Kay McDonnell

I have a number of FIRE SALE PROPERTIES from 1.5 MTB to 47MTB. Condos/Houses/Villas Please contact me if you are looking for bargains in the south of the island.080 124 1245, kay@pare.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE Ten Room Villa for sale

With 5 Rai land. 5 sleeping rooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 balcony, 2 kitchens, big living room, play room, lobby, car port. Hillside Maikhao Beach sunset seaview. Asking price 24 MB. julius_schuster2001@ yahoo.de, 087 267 1192.

House for Sale

3 bed, 2 bath, living/dining, Farang & Thai kitchens. Back/both sides under cover. Water fall/relax area.

BBQ area under cover/car port. 4 aircons/7 fans. Very private, close to all services, 500 meters from Heroines Monument. 4.9 mil. o.n.o. Contact Randy. Email randyalltime@gmail.com

Waterfront Condominium

The Cleat Condo, residence project in Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina. Price 3-9MB, size 37-119 Sq.M., 1 or 2 bedroom, marina view. For rent/sale. marketing@phuketpropertytrip.com

COMMUNITY

HERE IS THE FUTURE. 17 RAI FOR SALE

Between Kok Loi and Thai Muang, 38 km from the airport, we are selling a beautiful peice of land with 2 new houses. A perfect place for artists or a sport resort.

The land is more than 17 Rai, full of old trees, with a big private lake and located directly behind the river. Chanote title. With a canoe it takes 20 min to paddle to the sea.

A great opportunity for a fair price. Price 9.5M, Yupin, residler@gmail.com, 081 817 4805 Thai, Eng, Deutsch.

Land For Sale

Land for sale. Anuphas Golf Ville, Kathu. 81 sq wah. Golf course view of Phuket CC. Quiet village, convenient location. E-mail for details Contact David, d1jarvis@hotmail.com thephuketnews

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Outstanding Beach Front Pool Villa

A rare opportunity to purchase a 4 bedroom beachfront villa in a 5* resort at The Village Coconut Island.

A “snip” at 22m THB. Contact email aadmo@btinternet. com, Somjit, aadmo@btinternet.com, 081 9791945.

LAND NEAR WATERFALL FOR SALE

Beautiful, gently sloping land for sale near Bang Pae waterfall. Good road, 3-phase power. NS3 paper (upgrade applied for). 7 rai, B4m/rai. 087 884 9964 (En) or 087 272 5594 (Th). alasdair.phuket@gmail.com

Modern home office for sale

Modern home office for sale located 400 m fr Central Intersection. 1 Unit has 1 commercial, 1 living space, 4 bedrooms & built-in bathrooms. Owner, thip_june19@yahoo.com, 087 543 4716.

House for Sale

House at Land and House for sale. 2-storey with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, balcony, jacuzzi, library, laundry. Near to kid playground, two swimming pools, sauna, gym. Enough land to build a second house on the same plot. Ekaterina Oseledets, 095 861 7571.

MAI KHAO LAND

Beachfront land in Mai Khao. East coast. 3 rai 2 ngan 24sqw. For sale: 45 million baht. 45 million.

Sale by owner Apartment ‘The Pearl of Naithon’ Leasehold

Total area 226,66 SQM including terrace 41,25 Sqm, 50 meters from the beach, 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, Owner purchased at THB 22.5 million, now reduced to only THB 11.5 million for quick sales. MP + 66 (0) 89 814 1458.

PROPERTY FOR RENT House For sale or rent Baan Manik (Cherngtalay)

Attractive 3 bed, 2 bathroom detached house for sale or rent. Set in quiet surroundings but with easy access to Laguna, Boat avenue, PIA, airport, Surin, Bangtao and Layan beaches. The property boasts many additional features including, Auto-gate, Western styled kitchen, security system, natural stone floors, imported ceiling fans, 12volt LED Garden Lighting and air-con throughout.

Asking 4.5 Million Negotiable Rent 25K Per Month Fully furnished or 20K per month unfurnished. 081 9686 051.

CHALONG BEACH FRONT LAND

Beach Front 40m. Long and short term. 1 and half rai(600sq.m.) Mr. Narin, narinpga@gmail.com, 081 826 9390. @thephuketnews

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PROPERTY FOR RENT PRIME LAND+BLDG @CHALONG PIER

Seaview Building with land 50m to Chalong Pier for Rent/Long Term Lease.

1.5Rai+bldg. Ideal for Hotel, Community Mall, Restaurants Wirote, 081 931 5189.

Family Pool Villa Rawai

4 Bedroom 4 bathroom 5,000 Baht per night/3 bedroom 3 bathroom 4,000 Baht per night. Quality Furnishings. Contact: rawaihillvillasphuket @gmail.com or 091 654 6249.

Bedroom in shared house-Kathu

Near Kajonkiet Inter school, Loch Palm, close to Central, Big C, Tesco. Inclusive: WiFi, water, electricity, use of kitchen, washing machine. Month by month agreement with some deposit. 4000 THB/month. Contact: lodchong77th@yahoo.com or 089 600 0041.

Apartment for rent

Quality 1 Bedroom serviced apartment 65sqm for rent. Central Patong.

Short or long term. For details email ianscondo21@gmail.com

Vassana Residence. Rawai

Fully furnished 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. WiFi and cable TV included in price. 160M.S. in size. Jacuzzi in each Apartments. BBQ area on the roof. Contact vassana.residence@gmail.com Art, Rawai / NaiHarn, Eng.087 882 9604.

Kata Western Apartment

1 and 2 115M2 furnished apartments, full kitchen, huge covered terraces, mountain and seaview.

1 month minimum, 1 year lease starting 20,000/month. gordy240@hotmail.com, 084 840 1262.

Kathu Condo forSale/Rent

36 Sqm Fully Furnished with Pool & Fitness. Rent start 9,000 monthly.

Close to Patong, Central Festival Phuket and Prince of Songkla University. Lily Line ID: 0841094466, flyfreelily@gmail. com, 084 109 4466.

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.

2 BDR Bungalow, Nai Harn Beach

For rent with “Free UBC Platinum cable TV”, security, air-con, fridge, stove, quiet area, at end of cul-de-sac, 12,500 per month. Call 098 017 8818 or 087 884 8972.

PROPERTY FOR RENT Two condos for sale/rent

2 condos for sale 48 sqm. - sale price $60,000 (developer’s price $116,000) & 54,5 sqm. - sale price $70,000 (developer’s price $128,000). Fully furnished, near Central, Big C, BIS, Lotus, hospitals, schools. Communal pool and gym. Short & long time rent available 48 sqm. – THB 10000-15000 per month; 54,5 sqm. – THB 15000-20000 per month + electricity&water, Ekaterina Oseledets, 095 861 7571.

ROOM FOR RENT

Room for rent in attractive house Baan Manik (not far from Anthem wakeboard park). Convenient location for access to Laguna, Boat avenue, Airport and PIA. House is equipped with, Air-con, Internet, Expat-TV, foreign kitchen, washing machine, fridge ect ect. 8000 Baht PCM + Share of Bills. Please email bluebeyond@me.com or call 081 968 6051 for a viewing.

Kamala Villa for rent

5 Bedrooms Villa available for long term, normally 10,000 Baht Nightly price Long lease 70,000 Baht monthly for 1 year minimum, Include pool, garden, courtyard maintenance. Suitable for large or two families. Wanphen, kamalagym2@gmail. com, 080 697 7729.

Villas & Apts Rent-Chalong

2- and 3-bedroom pool villas, 2-bedroom townhouses & studio apartments. Special prices from 700/night or 8,000/month. Rates include WiFi, maid service, cable TV, furnishings. Great location near Big Buddha. info@chalongapartment.com, 086 282 6221, www.chalongapartment.com

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3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 235 sqm

14,000,000 THB

Situated within a gated community of 15 villas with full management services available. Large open living/dining room, spacious salt water pool and lovely sala which provides a hide away from the dazzling sun.

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AFFORDABLE 1-BED IN CENTRAL LOCATION, Kathu 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 30 sqm

1,199,000 THB

Beautiful view overlooking the surrounding lake this 1-bedroom is priced to facilitate a quick sale. Conveniently located near main shopping area in Kathu.

OCEANFRONT SEA VIEW VILLA, Kamala

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 530 sqm

This stunning oceanfront villa has hotel services connected if need be. 3 separate bedrooms in the main house and a 4th bedroom built in the footprint of the property, creating the feeling of waking up on the ocean. Must-see luxury property!

88,000,000 THB

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HIGH QUALITY POOL VILLA, Cherng Talay

CHARMING 3-BED WITH BIG GARDEN, Chalong 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 200 sqm

Set on an expansive 1900 SQM land plot this standalone house is conveniently located between Wat Chalong and Chalong Pier. Completed in 2004, the

12,450,000 THB

garden space has endless opportunities to add additional value to the property.

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BRAND-NEW POOL VILLA, Ao Po 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2400 sqm

17,300,000 THB

Standalone pool villa in a quiet location on an expansive 2400 sqm land plot.

Completed last year and built with high quality materials with a modern feel. Outdoor dining area and separate building with home cinema. Must-see property.

BRIGHT FREEHOLD CONDO, Kamala 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 77 sqm

Located hillside in Kamala with good common areas including 2 pools, reception and gym. With furniture included this apartment represents one of the best valued freehold properties on the West Coast.

3,500,000 THB

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LAKEFRONT VILLA IN GREAT CONDITION, Laguna 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 490 sqm

35,000,000 THB

Situated on a lakefront corner plot of 1200 sqm, this classic Laguna has recently undergone full cosmetic repair. Terrific location near Boat Avenue and the Bang Tao Bay. Must-See property!

GOLF COURSE POOL VILLA, Kathu 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 256 sqm

Well-priced pool villa with views of Loch Palm golf course. Open plan living area and 3 well-appointed bedrooms, two of which are facing the pool deck.

9,900,000 THB

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FREEHOLD 3-BED DUPLEX, Bang Tao 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 216 sqm

Unique opportunity to own a townhouse style condominium under a freehold title. Great location by between main shopping amenities and Bang Tao Beach with the new Catch Beach Club a few minutes away.

9,800,000 THB

SPACIOUS STUDIO OVEROOKING POOL, Layan Studio, 1 bathroom, 57 sqm

This leasehold studio offers a spacious terrace, open and bright. The colonial style development is very well maintained with lots of greenery, swimming pool, kid’s pool and outdoor seating areas. Must-see development.

2,500,000 THB

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CHARMING APARTMENT NEAR BEACH, Nai Harn 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 130 sqm

Overlooking the lake in front of Nai Harn Beach, this apartment complex was in completed 1999, but kept to a high standard.

Quiet common area pool.

5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 800 sqm

Spread across 3 levels with garden on the lower level, this 5-bedroom villa features spectacular views from the mountains in Rawai. Priced well-below comparable properties in the area.

16,900,000 THB

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ENORMOUS POOL VILLA, Rawai

SEAVIEW CONDO NEAR COMPLETION, Patong

MODERN 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Karon

Hotel operated investment condo offering a 7 % net guarantee for 15 years 4 weeks free owners use. Construction well under way, there are limited sea view units available at this time.

Very competitively priced 1-bedroom at less than 70k per SQM for partial sea view. Two neighbouring units for sale by the same owner. Wonderful sea view lap pool on the roof.

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 32 sqm

2,700,000 THB

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 43sqm

2,990,000 THB

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FREEHOLD SEAVIEW PENTHOUSE, Surin 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 262 sqm

11,500,000 THB

Measuring 162 sqm internally with a wonderful roof terrace with Jacuzzi, BBQ and seating area. Just a short walk from Bang Tao and Surin Beach, the condominium has a proven track-record of netting 1.1m THB through rentals.

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CHARMING TOWNHOUSE, Kamala

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 173 SQM

Situated within a gated community in walking distance to Kamala Beach, this 3-storey townhouse offers modern living and a spacious rooftop terrace. Only 26k THB per SQM.

4,500,000 THB

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Singaporean cricket side visit ACG for second game in tour season CRICKET Mark Whetton editor3@thephuketnews.com

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he Phu ket Cr icket Group (PCG) last Saturday (Nov 12) played host to another tour side at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).

This time it was the turn of the Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA) side from Singapore who have been regular visitors to Phuket over past years.

A sunny day greeted the players, somewhat of a relief after all the monsoon rains of late, and the outfield was ideal for boundaries. The format was a 30 innings match.

PCG skipper S Wetherell won the toss and elected to bat first, but things got off to a rocky start when he was caught off the bowling of J Dick for a duck after facing just three balls. However S Ullah joined the other PCG opener I Mushtaq and together they put on a 53 run partnership before Mushtaq was bowled just three runs short of a well-constructed half century. PCG were 67/2 after eight overs.

A not he r pa r t ne r sh ip looked promising between Ullah and S Hamilton before Ullah fell for 11 off the bowling of M Madni. Hamilton followed just four runs later, also the victim of Madni’s

Members of both the Phuket Cricket Group and Australian and New Zealand Association pose after the game. bowling. Another quick wicket of S Gaur for just three runs saw the PCG side teetering at 87/5 at the half way stage of the innings which put ANZA comfortably in the driver’s seat. But local league regulars M Rehman and S Kumar had other ideas and steadied the PCG ship with intelligent batting to take the score to 142 before Kumar was stumped for 11. Not a large score, but Kumar certainly gave Rehman the support he needed before Rehman was run out in the last over of the PCG innings for 38.

Also chipping in with the bat was A Khan who made a quick-fire 28 taking the PCG total to a respectable

190 from their 30 overs. The wickets were shared around between the ANZA bowlers, but Norris and Madni both picked up a brace from their six overs each and going for 43 and 23 runs respectively.

After lunch ANZA took to the middle to chase down 191 runs for a win.

The opening batsmen got the side off to a steady but cautious start to keep up with the required run rate, which at the start of the innings was 6.37 runs per over. The first wicket to fall occurred straight after the 10 over drinks break when a mix up between the openers saw Mufti stranded at the wrong end of the wicket after

making 12 runs. A Sankath followed 19 runs later when he was caught for just seven runs. ANZA were 81/2 after 13 overs.

Ten runs later the other ANZA opening batsman, A Khuller, found himself back in the pavilion after a sharp catch by Ullah at mid-wicket after a well-earned 52 runs.

This happened to be the highest score from any batsman for the day. However, ANZA were right on track to reach the required target when after the halfway mark they were 92 runs for three wickets.

In-form batsman G Forday joined ANZA skipper C Gupta at the crease and between them they constructed a 34

run partnership to put the side on the better side of the run rate equation. But when Gupta (18) skied one to deep long-on where Wetherell took a brilliant catch, the tide quickly turned for the ANZA lads.

Some inspiring full length bowling from Khan saw him demolish the stumps of Forday (26), Madni (4) and G Hawker (1) in quick succession, and ANZA soon found themselves on 141/7 after the end of the 25th over.

They were soon joined in the clubhouse by D Norris in the next over who went for a duck with just one run added to the total.

With four overs remaining,

48 runs required, and just two wickets left, the task looked too large to overcome for ANZA, and after D Mydeen departed after hitting a couple of lofty sixes, ANZA simply ran out of overs and found themselves 21 runs short of their target after their allotment 30 overs.

Pick of the PCG bowlers was Khan who collected four wickets for just eight runs off three overs. He was also the Man of the Match.

So what at one stage was looking to be a comfortable win for the visitors quickly turned pear shaped when Khan got his chance with the ball. Needless to say it was a great game played in good spirit and enjoyed by all.

Tomorrow (Nov 18) sees another regular touring side, the prestigious Singapore Cricket Club, return to Phuket to compete for the annual “Sensible” Cup. Start time for this match will be 11:30am at the ACG. The PCG are always looking for new players and officials to assist with the running of cricket on the island. For further information about cricket on Phuket, visit the PCG web-site at www.phuketcricket.com or e-mail the PCG committee at phuketcricketgroup@gmail.com.

They can also be found on Facebook.

BISP women’s football teams take top places at Spicy 7s FOOTBALL BRITISH INTERNATIONal School, Phuket (BISP) sent two women’s football teams to the Spicy 7s, part of the annual Phuket International Soccer 7s tournaments held at Thanyapura last weekend.

The BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy and Miss Fits staff teams both played good football in scorching heat against opposition from Singapore and Australia, and the two BISP teams proved to be the strongest competition.

After beating BISP Cruzeiro earlier in the day, the Miss Fits won the competition

The BISP Miss Fits team walked away with the Spicy 7s title. with seven points from nine, while BISP Cruzeiro came second with six points from nine. The Cruzeiro team are looking good for the 2016 BISP Soccer 7s being held on November 25-26 (see page 37).

For more information, contact Rebecca Krijewski: rkrijewski@bisphuket.ac.th

Scorers:

Miss Fits: Beth Cooper (2), Becky Krijewski (2) and Simone Giani (1).

BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy: Jenifer Fredin (2), Georgina Perry (1)

MVPs:

Miss Fits: Nicole Harris BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy: Jenifer Fredin

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BISP Soccer 7s set to return FOOTBALL

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he British International School, Phuket’s annual Soccer 7s returns for its 15th year later this month with more teams, players and coaching staff than ever before set to hit the school’s pitches over the weekend of November 25-26.

A total of 37 schools from countries including China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka have already entered teams for this year’s tournament, meaning that close to 1,600 players and 64 coaches will taking part in what has grown to be the largest such schools tournament in Asia.

After last year’s competition was rained off, BISP still remain title holders in the main O15 competition after winning the title back in 2014, but teams from schools including Epsom College in Malaysia, Dulwich College Seoul, Stonehill International School and British School in Colombo will all be vying for the title in all age groups ranging from boys and girls U9s right up to boys and girls O15s.

Speaking to The Phuket News, BISP Soccer Sevens Tournament Director and one of the event’s founders, Jeff

The BISP O15 team will be looking to hold on to the title they won on 2014 after last year’s tournament was rained off. Photo British International School, Phuket LaMantia, said, “I was one of the founders of the BISP Soccer 7s back in 2001. We started this tournament to give young footballers in Phuket the chance to compete against the best youth schools teams in Asia.

“These were grand ambitions, but 15 years later we’re immensely proud to be welcoming more than 1,600 competitors playing for over 140 teams from 37 international schools, based in 12 different countries – a truly remarkable gathering of young talent in one place.

“This year we have moved

the dates of the tournament to the last weekend in November to ensure a weekend of sunshine, after the deluge that brought an unfortunate end to last year’s tournament – though the rains didn’t dampen spirits in 2015, as the players memorably turned our pitches into a slip-and-slide!

BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy Director Richard Stockings added, “After an extremely wet few weeks we are hoping for some sunshine to dry out the pitches, but we remain excited about the

forthcoming BISP Soccer 7s.

“November is traditionally a month where our community comes together to support everyone involved in the school.

Good luck to all our teams, and I hope everyone plays with passion and pride.

“However, with good weather on the horizon, this year we are looking forward to two full days of fantastic football, plenty of skill, and – most importantly – good sportsmanship,” he said.

Speaking about how he sees the BISP teams perform-

ing in this year’s tournament, Jonathas Candido, Head Football Coach of BISP told The Phuket News, “We always expect the teams to perform well, but this year will be trickier for us than previous competitions.

“We have had more rain this year, and because our main sports hall has been undergoing major renovations we have missed a lot of practice sessions over the past three months. We have hired other facilities to try to help us be able to continue practice, and we have also played a warm up competition in Bangkok. So preparations for this year’s competition have not been ideal, but it has been okay,” he said.

“At the end of last year the older teams played in quite a lot of competitions, so they should be in good shape to perform well,” he added.

When asked how he felt the pitches would fair up this year, Candido said, “At the moment it looks like they will be in good shape. We moved the tournament back three weeks this year to try to avoid the rain, and right now the pitches are looking good.”

As for what’s next on the agenda the BISP teams, Candido said that all age groups have tournaments lined up.

Seniors will be taking part

in a local tournament run by Rajabhat University.

“This will be a good competition for us because the team that wins the trophy will go to Bangkok to receive it from a member of the Royal Family. This is very good for anyone who wins when it comes to recognition, that is very important,” he said.

“We will also be taking part in competitions at Thanyapura just before Christmas, this will be followed by a short festive season break, then the teams have a full calendar of practice sessions and matches lined up for the New Year,” he added.

As is the standard every year for the BISP Soccer 7s, this year’s tournament will be played to 7-a-side Fifa rules with no offside. The back pass rule will apply and there will be rolling substitutions, which must take place from the halfway line – the player must leave the field before the substitute can enter play. It is the responsibility of each of the team’s coaches to ensure players leave the field of play and administered substitutions. A goal can be scored directly from the centre pass, and the Mercy Rule will apply when a team is up by six goals. The game will continue but the score stands as soon as the goal difference is six.

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effort on his first time out.

Fellow academy player Birdy did extremely well again and found himself in the final against an older opponent that he lost to last time 4-1, 4-1.

This time Birdy showed his vast improvement but just missed out on first spot losing 5-4, 5-4 in a tough match that even saw a rally of over 50 shots.

BISP RPT Tennis Academy Head Coach Lee Austrin said, “The BISP youngsters

BISP RPT Tennis Academy students Ken Nakinishi (left) and Birdy. are really improving fast and playing above their years, and it is only a matter of time before the results follow! Well

done to our young players.”

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Right down to the wire Hamilton beats Rosberg to take F1 championship to final race FORMULA ONE BOX OF NEUTRALS Michael Lamonato michael@boxofneutrals.com

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razil rarely fails to provide exciting racing, and last Sunday (Nov 13), the famed Interlagos circuit didn’t disappoint.

The heady combination of a soaked circuit, a finely poised championship stoush, and a retiring local hero made for an unmissable spectacle that would have fans forgiven for thinking the race was the season finale rather than the penultimate round.

Lewis Hamilton, starting the weekend 19 points adrift of title rival teammate Nico Rosberg, shaded the second Mercedes car from practice to qualifying, the Briton knowing that anything other than a win would almost certainly put paid to his bid for a fourth championship.

But when precipitous tension preceded literal precipita-

Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of title rival and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. Photo: Vanderlei Almeida/AFP tion the Brazilian Grand Prix swung wildly to the advantage of Hamilton’s sublime wetweather skills.

Contrasting with Rosberg’s affinity for Mercedes’s 2015 car in the dry has been the German’s inability to maximise his machine in wet conditions, and the heavy rain, sufficiently intense to require two half-hour suspensions, threatened to put him not only out of victory

contention but out of the race altogether.

While Hamilton cruised effortlessly in the lead – “I was just chilling up front … it was a very easy race generally,” he said on the podium – Rosberg struggled to generate traction out of the circuit’s waterlogged corners, and he almost lost his car completely charging around the circuit’s treacherous turn 13-14-15 ascent to the start-

finish straight.

“For sure it was very difficult conditions out there, and I can live with second today for sure,” Rosberg said relievedly after his white-knuckle afternoon that left him with 12 points to defend at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The championship tussle continued apace, but Max Verstappen, who completed the podium, threatened to write

his own twist on the narrative.

On a weekend Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had warned Verstappen’s father, Jos, that his son’s eager antics threatened to adulterate the straight fight between the two championship protagonists, teenager Max had no hesitation steaming around the outside of Rosberg at turn three and chomping at Hamilton’s lead after a mid-distance safety car.

A second career win looked on the cards, but Verstappen’s chances were undone when he gambled on an early switch to the intermediate tyre in an attempt to outfox Hamilton.

As the rain began intensifying the Dutchman quickly realised his tyres were inadequate for the conditions. A costly additional stop dropped him to P16 – but that was where his race really started.

With 17 laps remaining the Dutchman unleashed on his barely-used tyres, sparing not his teammate, not the hard-fighting Sebastian Vettel, and not the rules of physics, according Wolff, on his quest to recover his lost podium.

It was a drive likened to some of Senna’s best races, the Brazilian icon synonymous with daring feats of wet-weather racing.

But while F1 basked in the glow of Verstappen’s ascending star it simultaneously bade emotional farewell to one of its dearest racers, and retiring Williams driver Felipe Massa made no effort to hide his tears after crashing out of his final home grand prix.

In a bittersweet twist, the crash, which prompted a safety car, gave him the unusual opportunity to walk alongside the circuit, complete with a Brazilian flag, and soak up the adoration of his fans.

Mechanics in the pit lane gave him an impromptu guard of honour on his way to embracing his wife and son in a heartbreakingly human midrace moment.

The Brazilian Grand Prix rarely fails to deliver, and 2016 proved no exception.

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“safe standing” areas will be on the agenda of a Premier League shareholders’ meeting.

Moves to make all-seater stadiums compulsory in the top division of English football followed a recommendation made by Lord Justice Peter Taylor’s report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which saw 96 Liverpool fans standing on a terrace at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground effectively crushed to death.

Yet with many traditional English football fans feeling priced out of the cost of a ticket for a Premier League game, calls have grown in recent areas to introduce the kind of ‘rail seats’ popular at many German and Scandinavian clubs.

These are seats that can be flipped up and locked in place, providing space to stand behind a waist-high rail that runs along the back of the row in front. Every “seat” is linked to a ticket number and there is no overall increase in capacity.

But with memories of Hillsborough revived by the recently-concluded new inquest into the tragedy,

there are those who argue the British Government will not move to change the law for fear of creating the conditions for another disaster.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said the issue, however, could no longer be ignored.

“We’re not immune to the fact that this is a topic and therefore it is in discussion with our clubs,” Scudamore told Sky Sports News.

“They are all looking at the issue and at some point it will come around our table and we will see if there’s a point at which we might open up discussions with government to see what their view is on it.

“It’s very much individual clubs sensing for themselves where they are with it and we may or may not facilitate that discussion in the weeks and months to come.”

Meanwhile, Sam Allardyce will not face a police investigation over the newspaper sting operation that saw his time as England manager brought to an end after just one game in charge, it was announced last Friday.

Allardyce, 62, was sacked

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15

19

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Burnley

11

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5

11

15

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6

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following the publication by the Daily Telegraph in September of controversial comments made to undercover reporters.

He was secretly filmed discussing loopholes in thirdparty ownership transfer rules and mocking England predecessor Roy Hodgson.

Appointed England manager on a £3 million-a-year contract (B132mn), Allardyce also agreed to travel to Singapore and Hong Kong as an ambassador for their fictitious firm for a fee of £400,000 (B17.6mn).

The Telegraph report into Allardyce, which led to his sacking by the Football Association, was part of a wider investigation into alleged

corruption in English football.

City of London Police said that they had opened a criminal investigation into a single suspected case of bribery following The Telegraph's reports.

But the force made it clear Allardyce was not involved.

“I welcome today’s confirmation from City of London Police that I will not be the subject of a police investigation, Allardyce said in a statement.

“I was always confident that this would be the case as there was no evidence against me. I now ask that the Football Association deals with this matter as quickly as possible.”

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ustralia’s media lashed out at the country’s “mollycoddled” cricketers on Wednesday (Nov 16), saying they were a “disgrace” and heads should roll after crashing to a fifth successive Test defeat.

With the sport in crisis after a dismal performance against South Africa in the first two Tests of a three-Test series, the press was unrelenting in its criticism.

“Humiliating”, the Sydney Morning Herald screamed in a front page headline, while The Australian said: “Disgrace to the Baggy Green”.

The tabloid Sydney Daily Telegraph called the team “a bunch of amateurs”, with cricket writer Robert Craddock saying they had become pampered and lost their backbone.

“Australian cricket is facing its greatest crisis in 30 years, and it only has itself to blame,” he said, adding that there were no longer any of the “flint hard

Test players that once did our nation proud.”

“Australia’s players are overpaid and mollycoddled to the point where the priceless quality that separates the great from the good – resilience – is almost invisible.

“Australia is facing the reality that old fashioned, stone-faced Test match warriors like Allan Border and Steve Waugh are a dying breed.”

Sydney Morning Herald cricket correspondent Greg Baum followed a similar theme after another batting collapse in Hobart on Monday (Nov 14) sent them spiralling to an innings and 80 run defeat.

“It is the meekness that was so shocking. For so long, the Australian cricket team’s hallmark has been its swagger and braggadocio,” he said.

“Even when charging, all guns blazing, to occasional defeat, it was unapologetic about it. It was ‘the way we play’”: an unofficial motto.

“No longer.”

All major newspaper agreed change must happen, and fast.

“The captain has no answers.

The coach has no answers.

The men in suits are boarding planes,” said The Australian’s senior sports writer Peter Lalor.

“Heads have to roll, but no matter how many sacrifices are made, it will not satisfy the blood lust of the public, of whose game they are the guardians.”

Coach Darren Lehmann on Monday declared only four players were sure to keep their places for the third Test in Adelaide next week.

Skipper Steve Smith, opener David Warner and bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are seen as safe.

Lalor added “an examination of the tenure of the CEO, the high-performance manager and Lehmann himself must also be on the cards”.

“There is a pattern developing, and it is an ugly one,” he said.

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Australia’s captain Steven Smith walks off the field with his heads down following his dismissal off South Africa’s paceman Kagiso Rabada on the fourth day’s play of the second Test cricket match between Australia and South Africa. Photo: Sseed Khan/AFP

Thais hold Aussies to 2-2 draw FOOTBALL

ON AN EMOTIONAL EVening on Tuesday (Nov 15), Thailand put up a great fight to draw 2-2 with Australia in a World Cup qualifier at Rajamangala National Stadium.

It was one of Thailand’s best results in recent memory and gave them their first point in Group B of Asia’s third qualifying round for the 2018 World Cup. On the other hand, the result shattered the Socceroos’ hopes of advancing

to the 2018 finals.

Japan defeated Group B leaders Saudi Arabia 2-1 to move into second place on goal difference. Just two teams will advance to World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Thailand coach Kiatisak Senamuang had vowed to get a result for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away last month, and his men did just that.

Ahead of the game, local fans held a candle-lit mourning event for the beloved late monarch outside the stadium, while players of both teams wore black armbands.

In a see-saw match, the Socceroos went ahead after just eight minutes when Thailand defender Prathum Chuthong handled the ball in the area and Mile Jedinak opened the scoring from the resulting penalty.

Striker Teerasil Dangda equalised for the Thais after 20 minutes when he tapped in a cross to Tristan Do. T h e Wa r Ele p h a n t s stunned the Aussies again in the 55th minute when Teerasil scored from a penalty after Theerthon Bunmathan was fouled by Milos Degenek.

But Jedinak made it 2-2,

also from a spot kick, in the 67th minute.

In the other Group B game, in Saitama, Japan edged Saudi Arabia 2-1.

A first-half penalty from Hiroshi Kiyotake and Genki Haraguchi’s goal with 11 minutes remaining gave the Japanese a much-needed win.

Omar Hawsawi scored for Saudi Arabia with a minute left.

Saudi Arabia captain Osama Hawsawi was sent off for a clumsy challenge in injury time.

After five matches, Japan and Saudi Arabia each have

Teerasil Dangda (right) celebrates with Tristan Do after scoring against Australia. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP 10 points, followed by Australia on nine points.

The top two teams of Group A and Group B automatically qualify for the

2018 World Cup. The two third-place teams meet in a play-off with the winners facing a Concacaf team for another berth.

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