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B200-million baht proj ect to bury the overhead power cables on the Patong beach road is slated to start by J uly nex t year, it was revealed this week.

Panya Laochu, Deputy Governor of Construction and Proj ect Management at the national Provincial Electricity uthority office in ang o

announced the plan at a meeting at the Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa, in Patong, on Wednesday (Dec 16).

“A 33KV power-supply cable will be installed along three kilometres of the beach road, from the Klong Pak Bang bridge (at the southern end of Thaweewong Rd) to the intersection with Ruamj ai Rd,” Mr Panya said.

“The contract has been signed and comes into e ect in pril allowing 18 months for the contractor to complete the proj ect. We believe

construction will begin in J uly 2016,” he added. ter the first phase o burying the power cables along the beach road is complete, the PEA will set its sights on the rest of Thaweewong Rd. “This is j ust Phase 1 of the plan,” Mr Panya ex plained. Phase 2 will be from Ruamj ai Rd to Soi Bangla; Phase 3 from Soi Bangla to Sawatdirak Rd; and Phase 4 from Sawatdirak Rd to the Dolphin Circle at the north end of Patong Beach.

Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup ex plained that Patong Municipality will contribute B77 million to the proj ect. She also assured that disruptions to traffic would be minimal.

V atcharin Prapa, head of the PEA office in atong also assured residents and the 500 business owners on the beach road that power disruptions would be minimal.

“I we do need to cut o any power supply, we will notify local people first he added.

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Offi ials to be harge in B . 9bn park lan probe Eakkapop Thongtub editor@classactmedia.co.th

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av offi er threatene over gambling den raid THE ROYAL THAI N AV Y are investigating a threat made allegedly by an Army colonel warning a avy officer to stop a raid on an illegal gambling den in Phuket – or else be transferred out of the province by “powerful friends”.

The threat was made against Col Sompop Kamkana of the N avy’s Third Area Command while he was leading a raid on a gambling den in Chalong on December 7.

N avy personnel arrested more than 40 suspects, and officers sei ed game machinesfrom inside the house.

During the raid, one woman who was arrested gave Col Sompop her phone and said that someone wanted to talk to him, Col Sompop said.

“I took the phone from her and a man was on the other end. He said that he was an Army colonel and asked me to dismiss the case and release the

suspects… After I refused, he condemned me with very rude words. He also threatened that he had powerful friends who would have me transferred out of Phuket.

“I have reported the incident and sent a recording of the call to my commanding officer ol Sompop said. Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has also been notified o the incident, he added.

“I have checked the number of the phone that was used to make the call and it does belong to an Army colonel,” said Col Sompop.

“We have contacted his superior officer and as ed him to investigate.

“We would like this colonel’s commander and his unit to investigate the incident, but as it is an Army matter, they will determine how he is to be disciplined,” he added.

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huket’s Sirinath N ational Park is to regain land worth B2.49 billion ollowing confirmation rom the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Tuesday (Dec 15) that the land had been encroached.

Lt Col Prawut Wongseenil, Chief of the DSI’s Consumer and Environment Protection ivision also confirmed that the persons who claimed to own the land and those involved with land transfers are to face legal action early nex t year.

“Two cases out of seven (investigated by the DSI) are found to be encroaching on the park land. These are beachfront plots in Cherng Talay and a forest area in Sakoo,” he said.

The forest land in Moo 3 of Sakoo had two C h a n o t e title deeds issued for the land, but it encroached on park land and on the Khao Ruak – Khao Muang protected forest area, Col Prawut ex plained.

“The land belonged to two men named Tee N aknam and Gown N aknam. They lived and planted some rubber trees on the land, which covers 9 6 rai and is located behind the abandoned Peninsula Hotel.

t o ra ut on seeni hief of the s onsu er an nviron ent rote tion ivision Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot “The owners upgraded their S o r K o r 1 deeds to two C h a n o t e titles on J une 2, 2009 . However, what we found was that they used the ying S o r K o r 1 to get the C h a n o t e titles.

“We also discovered that the S o r K o r 1 used to obtain the C h a n o t e titles was forged…

After comparing the original S o r K o r 1 to the C h a n o t e s we found that the signature for the approval officer and the official seals did not match.

“We received confirmation from the Central Institute of Forensic Science that the S o r K o r 1 used was a duplicate from the original. The family that owned the original S o r K o r have confirmed this he said.

“However, what is crucial is that they claimed the park area by forging documents.

“In addition the officers who approved the C h a n o t e s are believed to be corrupt and will face legal action.

“We know of at least three officials including the ormer Sirinath Park chief, who were involved in this case and they will be questioned by the DSI and face charges,” he added.

Col Prawut also said that four people involved in the Sakoo encroachment will also face charges and that warrants would be sought nex t week.

“Those involved would be made aware of the case against them in J anuary,” he said.

“An additional plot, a forest area nex t to the abandoned hotel is also suspected of encroaching on park land and an investigation is still ongoing because it involves nominee shareholders.”

Meanwhile, the second area believed to encroach on park land is in Moo 4 Cherng Talay. It is believed that an illegal C h a n o t e was issued in September 2001.

“The plot is located in the Layan Forest Protection Centre which is part of Sirinath. “ ore than five rai o this beachfront land encroaches into Sirinath N ational Park and more than one rai on public land,” he said.

“We know that the S o r K o r 1 for Moo 4 was used to obtain an illegal C h a n o t e and that the land officer who approved the C h a n o t e had no authority to do so because he/ she was working as registrar chief and only acting as a land officer at the time.

“In this case three government officials the land owner Mr Lumsar Soyson and three other people who no longer work for the government are believed to have been involved.

“This land today has an estimated value of B49 0 million,” Col Prawut said.

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TOU R IST P OLIC E, I N collaboration with Phuket Police and Interpol Thailand, have announced the arrest of two Russian fugitives wanted

by Russian Police and listed on an Interpol Red N otice.

Roman Ledenev, 33, and Alex ander Bukharov, 42 , were apprehended at an undisclosed location on December 11, a press conference at Tourist Police Region 5 headquarters in Phuket Town was told last Sunday (Dec 13).

Presiding over the conference was a line-up of highranking police officers, including the assistant to the Royal Thai Police N ational Commander, Pol Lt Gen Suchat Tirasawat, acting as head of the investigation team in collaboration with Phuket

Police Commander, Pol Maj Gen Theerapol Thipcharoen; Interpol Thailand chief Pol Maj Gen Apichat Suribunya; and Tourist Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Surachet Hakpaan.

The press conference was told that the two Russian suspects were wanted in Russia and internationally for crossnational drug and human traffic ing violations and were thought to have been residing in Phuket and Krabi for the better part of the past two years.

Police did not elaborate further about the suspects or their alleged crimes, but only confirmed that the two suspects are undergoing immigration processing in collaboration with Interpol and the Russian Police.

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Sands of Surin Beach must e eare affir s overnor PH U K ET G OV E R N OR Chamroen Tipayapongtada has publicly affirmed that urin Beach “must be cleared” of all beach vendors by N ew Year.

The move to clear the tourist-popular beach of all vendors must be done “in the name and honour of Their Maj esties The King and Q ueen of Thailand”, he told a press conference on December 9 .

The announcement came during talks with V ice Governor Chokdee Amornwat, who is overseeing the management of the “‘ 10 per cent zones” that dictate where beach vendors may operate. “ urin each is specially dedicated to HM The King and HM The Q ueen. There won’t be any commercial activity in that area at all,” V / Gov Chokdee said.

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Freedom Beach, Ley Pang and N ui Beach will also all be declared natural ‘ virgin’ beaches without any commerce,” he added.

Patong, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Kamala and N ai Harn Beaches will all have “‘ 10 percent zones’”, where food and drinks may be sold, beach massage services provided, and sun mats and beach umbrellas for hire, V / Gov Chokdee said.

Markers with images representing starfish and seahorses are being produced to be placed on the beaches to designate where the 10 per cent zones will be, he added.

However, V / Gov Chokdee did not re confirm whether tourists will be allowed to bring their own umbrellas and beach mats and sit where they like at any beach.

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olice are looking for a Patong Beach j et-ski operator who allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened at least one other rival j et-ski operator during a heated argument on the beach Thursday last week (Dec 10). t ol uthichai ienpo arrived with his team o officers near Loma Park at 11: 30am after receiving a call from a local vendor.

Two groups of j et-ski operators had an altercation on the beach and one man pulled a gun out and threatened his rivals, the vendor reported, said ol uthichai.

“The man’s name is Banyong Thongket. He owns some j et-skis and trailers,” ol uthichai said. “ e had ed the scene by the time we got there, but he left his j eep, an Isuzu, behind.”

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“We questioned her and she accompanied us back to their house, but he was not home,” ol uthichai said. “ o we as ed her to come back to Loma Park, where officers had ound a replica . handgun and rubber bullets

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inside the vehicle,” he added.

Banyong faces charges of public endangerment, Col uthichai said.

“The other persons involved in the incident have declined to file a complaint against him, but his behaviour

was dangerous in a public place. He will be charged for threatening in order to intimidate another person,” he said.

“We are still looking for the suspect but we will find him and bring him in for questioning about this.”

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What does it take to get a license for a gun? Are there different requirements for permits or di erent types o guns? Can I get a permit to carry a homemade gun (T h a i Pr a d i t )?

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To legally own a gun in Phuket, you must apply at your local District Office.

The applicant must be Thai, as foreigners are not allowed to buy or carry any type of firearm or ammunition in Thailand.

N ote that in Thailand air guns are considered firearms and owners must be licensed to own and carry these weapons as well.

Please note that although people can still buy and own new guns, several years ago a Governor of Phuket ordered, as a gun-control measure, all officials to cease issuing permits to carry guns in public places. This policy is still in place today.

So, if your application for a gun permit is approved by the istrict ffice you will be issued a Firearm Purchasing License (P3) within 15 days. ost o application is ir ri e B100; Other gun B500.

To apply, you must be over years old not su er any physical disabilities or mental disorders; be living at the registered address on the application form for at least six months; and never been imprisoned by criminal court.

You will need to bring with you your ID card (original and one copy) and the house registration book (original and one copy) for where you are registered as living, and a letter of recommendation cit-

ing the main for your request supported by an official o at least Level Six ranking or higher. You may be asked for other evidence to help support your request. our fingerprints will be recorded and we will do a background check on your behaviour.

If you apply for a gun permit for sporting purposes, you must bring evidence of your shooting club membership of not less than 60 days.

You must also bring written confirmation that you have had training in use of firearm rom an acceptable shooting club.

Once you have bought your firearm the shop selling

it must register the transfer of registration with the Ministry of Interior’s Investigation and egal airs ureau in Bangkok. The shop will need to send your P1 and P3, and the original handbook for the firearm to ang o where the gun will be registered with your details and a registration number. This process will take about 30 days.

Once this has been done, you must return to the District ffice where your handboo and P3 will be returned to you. ou must bring your firearm to prove the registered details are correct. If correct, you will be issued a license to actually use the gun (P4), which will take about 15 days.

In case you need to carry your gun to the shooting club, you must carry your P.4 permit with you, the gun and ammunition must be separated and you cannot carry the firearm on your person. Make sure that the gun is not ready to use.

All “Thai Pradit” homemade guns are illegal to make, own or carry. Gun permits are valid for one year, and must be renewed every year.

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The Red Cross is urging all people to give blood. Photo: The Phuket News / file

Blood drive launched for festive season THE PHU KET RED CROSS is urging locals and tourists to donate blood in order to boost blood stocks for the coming festive season, when accidents and emergency situations are more frequent.

As Phuket has many foreign tourists, some blood groups donated by locals do not match the types needed, said Porntip Rattaj ak, Chief of Phuket Region Blood Centre.

“Therefore, we need more foreigners to donate,” Ms Porntip said.

“Only 0.3 per cent of Rhnegative blood is found in Thais, but 10% is found in foreignersm” she ex plained.

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TH E CON SU LA R SERvices section of the Australian Embassy in Bangkok will conduct a Consular outreach visit to Phuket on December 23.

The visit will be held from 9 am to midday and 1pm to 3pm at the Australian Consulate in Phuket, at: 77/ 77 U nit 6D Moo 5, Chalermprakiat Rama 9 (the bypass road) in Rassada. Tel: 076-510111.

The following services will be provided: Passport applications; N otarial services; Statutory declarations for marriage, retirement visas and driving licence renewals; Witnessing documents ertified true copies of documents (bring original and photocopy of each document with you).

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Thai actor complaint spurs Swiss man arrested with bullets at airport DSI B42mn land-grab probe Tanyaluk Sakoot rep orter2 @classactmedia.co.th

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complaint filed by famous Thai actor Puri Hiranprueck has spurred a probe by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) into allegedly stolen protected forest land that has been sold or million o the east coast of Phuket.

A team of DSI investigators led by Pol Lt Col Prawut Wongsinil, chief of the DSI’s Consumer and Environment Protection Division, inspected the site, on N aka N oi Island, on Monday (Dec 14).

The land in question was still forest, no buildings were found at the site.

Mr Puri, 37, ex plained that he inherited about 60 rai on N aka N oi Island from his grandfather.

“Then four years ago, my family was contacted and asked to buy land on N aka N oi that had a S o r K o r 1 (land document),” Mr Puri said.

“We thought that was impossible, as our understanding was that the land being sold was a protected forest area, so we declined the o er.

Puri Hiranprueck explains to the media how his family was asked to buy the suspect land. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot “Later, we found out that the same land had its title upgraded to N o r S o r 3 K o r in 2014 and sold to a company for about B40 million,” he added.

“I filed a complaint with the Phuket Damrongdhama entre ombudsman s office but nothing happened for six months, so I decided to inform the DSI.” Col Prawut presented sev-

eral land documents to the press, but asked for them not to be published.

His understanding is that a S o r K o r 1 land document for a plot on N aka Yai Island was used to claim the plot on N aka N oi Island that was reportedly sold for B42 million.

“We found two land papers that are very similar,” Col Prawut said.

Thousands turn out for Bike for Dad

PH U K ET G OV E R N OR Chamroen Tipayapongtada led 5,635 bikers along the 29 -kilometre “Route of Good Fortune” for the Phuket installment of the nationwide Bike For Dad cycling event on Friday (Dec 11).

The historic event was held in honour of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej ’s 8 th birthday on December 5. he cyclists rolled o rom Phuket Provincial Hall at 3pm, proceeded to Chalong Circle then returned to Provincial all stopping o at Wat Chalong for a rest break en route.

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At the famous temple, Gov Chamroen led the mass planting of 8 8 cassia trees in honour of His Maj esty.

“The cassia tree is a symbol of our nation and 8 8 represents His Maj esty’s birthday – and all this is for our beloved King,” Gov Chamroen said.

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Saphan Hin on the return leg, more than 20,000 supporters lined the roadside, with locals Thais and tourists together cheering them on and waving yellow royal ags.

The cyclists arrived safely at Phuket Provincial Hall at about 6pm.

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“The size of the plots are di erent and the descriptions of the bordering plots are different, but both land papers are for plots that are ex actly the same shape and both are marked as having coconut plantations.”

S o r K o r 1 N umber 70 is marked as covering 7 rai 3 ngan 20 talang wah on N aka Yai Island, he ex plained.

“And the S o r K o r 1 for the plot on N aka N oi has the same shape, but is for 17 rai 3 ngan 20 talang wah. This S o r K o r 1 was upgraded to N o r S o r 3 K o r N o 39 77 in May 2014,” said Col Prawut.

“We believe that the S o r K o r 1 for the land on N aka N oi Island was used to claim land on N aka Yai using the process called ‘ Flying S o r K o r 1 ’,” he said.

“We will investigate this urther including all officials involved, and question suspects over the nex t two to three months,” Col Prawut added.

“Also, I suspect that this case might involve laundering money, and so the Anti-Money Laundering Office will be notified o this investigation he said.

A SWISS MAN WAS ARrested at Phuket International Airport (PIA) on Monday (Dec 14) when it was discovered he was carrying live ammunition in his suitcase.

The arrest of 39 -year-old Andre Steinemann was made

by Tha Chatchai Police Chief Col Somchay Sanprasert, Immigration olice and officials from Royal N avy Third Third Area Command when the two 9 mm bullets and one Sig Sauer magazine was detected by x -ray scanner.

Chief supervisor of one of the airport’s security teams, Wantana Sirij antarachart, was alerted of the discovery by x ray officer amon aidhom who stated that the x -ray machine showed an image of what appeared to be ammunition inside a Samsonite suitcase belonging to a foreign man.

After opening the case, the two bullets and magazine were found inside and police were contacted.

Asked by police if he had a permit to carry the ammunition, Mr Andre said that he didn’t, so he was taken to Tha Chachat Police Station, where he was charged with illegal possession of ammunition.

PIA have ramped up se-

Andre Steinemann, 39, was arrested when two bullets and a magazine were found in his luggage. curity since the Paris bomb blast and other terrorist related incidents in other countries in N ovember.

PI A D i r e c t o r, Mo n rudee Gettuphan ex plained, “The PIA together with Tha Chatchai Police, Royal N avy Third Area Command and airport security officers are working to give travellers max imum security.

“We have set up additional security checkpoints at the entrance to the passenger terminal and added more patrol officers at both the arrival and departure terminals. We have mobile units that patrol the car park and other areas, especially airside,” she said.

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Andreas Walter, 47, died after his motorbike was struck by a car, say police. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

Man to be charged for death of German, Andreas Walter, 47 POLICE H AV E CON firmed they will charge a hu et man or the road collision that illed er man national ndreas alter in aron la wee . r alter died rom in uries su ained when the motorbi e he was riding was in a collision at about pm on ecember . is hai par t ner atcharin ammai re mains at ang o ospital hu et recovering rom acial and body in uries. a arin odpradit from Chalong will face charges or the accident t iphon emsang o

the Karon Police told T h e Ph u k e t N e w s . “ e don t have any CCTV footage from the accident site but a ter ue ioning the driver a arin the surviving victim and witnesses in the area I can confirm that the oyota driver r a arin is to be charged with rec less driving causing death and in ury and to be held responsible or damage to the par ed pic up truc that was ruc during the accident he said. t iphon emsang declined to discuss urther details o the inve igation.

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hu et ity eputy ayor has blamed as sada unicipality or dumping polluted water into long ang ai the main public waterway that meanders through hu et own. video clip o the polluted water being released into the canal at aowarat ridge in am ong has gone viral a ter anawut oonsong po ed the video on his aceboo page along with a message to local authorities re ue ing they find the source o the ouled water. ore than people have seen the video including hu et ity eputy ayor haworn irapattanasopon who said that immediately a ter seeing the video he or dered officials to inve igate and collect a sample o the water. “ he water is as blac as in but I can confirm that this oul water belongs to assada unicipality. It is not coming rom hu et ity unicipal

ity he said. “ assada unicipality are releasing polluted water rom oi anieng oo in assada into sewers without treating it. It then goes into long ang ai. “ his has once again caused great di ress to local residents living in the area he added. r haworn went on to say “ assada unicipality does not have a wa ewater treatment acility so hu et ity unicipality has set aside million rom next year s budget to this water pollution problem. on ruc tion o the wa ewater treat ment acility will begin next year. “ ntil the acility is com pleted hu et ity unici pality is allowing assada unicipality to release its wa ewater via the hu et ity sewers or the next five years so we can treat the water be ore it is released into the canal. his is a temporary solution until the acility is complete he concluded.

A screen shot taken of the video showing the polluted water being released into the canal.

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POLICE HAV E TRACKED down and arre ed a year old man for breaking into a a a h amily s home in awai and ealing a sa e containing more than . million in cash and valuables. na assiya a hapen ova reported the brea and enter theft – in which in cash and valu ables including the amily s passports were olen to halong olice on ovem ber .

After checking CCTV in the area halong olice wor ing with hu et ity olice o ficers led by t ol hamasan oonsong trac ed down and arre ed aitri eibwiset in aan o tanod halong la riday ec . olice said that be ore moving in and ma ing the arre they had noticed that aitri had recently exchanged a lot o oreign currency. t aitri s home po lice sei ed in ban notes a a h ani tenge in cash three designer watches one silver nec lace two gold nec laces two bracelets silver and gold

Maitri Seibwiset, 22, recovers the family safe from where he dumped it near a canal in Chalong. Photo: Phuket City Police three gold rings two silver rings two pair o earrings three credit cards one handbag and the five a hapen ova amily passports. aitri also too police to a nearby canal where they recovered the sa e olen rom the a hapen ova home. s a hapen ova and her husband later identified all the items reported as olen rom their home on ovember . owever police also sei ed

at aitri s home five gold earrings and two gold loc ets later identified as olen rom another victim iss hantana oo suwan whose home in aan orrae ichit had also been robbed.

In ma ing the arre police also sei ed aitri s amaha ino motorbi e eight ino rames one pair o pliers a helmet five nives and three lighters. aitri admitted to robbing the two homes and said that he had spent some o the money on drugs that he bought rom contacts in athu and awai police reported. aitri was ordered to un dergo blood te s or drugs which te ed negative and was then ta en to halong olice tation where he was only charged with the t using a getaway vehicle. owever police confirmed that they had made two sub se uent arre s in relation to the case in which two suspects irachote aophrai and hageereen horthip were charged with drugs possession with intent to sell.

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Time to get heavy on public transport drivers hu et ir ort offi ia s ho e to have the ne ter ina s soft opening on February 14. Photo: Chaiwut Poungsuwan

New airport terminal aims for Valentine’s Day opening IN ITIAL BASIC SYSTEMS checks will begin at the new international terminal under construction at Phuket Airport this month ahead of the facility’s trial soft opening on February 14, Airport Director Monrudee Gettuphan has announced.

Construction of the terminal is more than 8 0 per cent complete and on target to be fully operational by May, Ms Monruidee added.

The new terminal will include 10 aircraft parking bays, as well as four gangways for passengers to embark and disembark aircraft.

“The new international terminal will be able to handle 12.5 million passengers annually, which is almost double the ex isting one, which can take only 6.5 million passengers per year,” Ms Monrudee said.

“But we are not only rush-

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ing the proj ect to be done according to the plan, but also ensuring that the airport meets the standards by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand,” she added.

“And of course the facilities at the new terminal will include brand-new duty free shops, a shopping area and restaurants,” Ms Monrudee said.

The new terminal is part of a maj or overhaul of the airport costing more than B5.7 billion, which began more than two years ago.

Concerns have already been raised that Phuket Airport will be over-capacity soon after the ex pansion proj ect is complete, and a B3 billion “upgrade to the upgrade” to raise passenger throughput capacity to 18 million has already been tabled.

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ublic transpor t operators on the island will have their driving licences seized, suspended or terminated if they break Department of Land Transport (DLT) rules, and people now can report drivers’ behaviour directly via the 158 4 hotline.

The announcement came from Chief of Phuket Land ransport ffice arurong Kaewkasi, during a meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall.

He warned all of Phuket’s public transport operators that if they are found to be brea ing traffic laws they will face more severe penalties from the DLT in addition to charges for violating ex isting traffic laws.

“Licences will be seized, suspended or terminated if any driver is found guilty of damaging the island’s tourism image by either driving recklessly, acting inappropriately or endangering others,” said r aturong.

“Our records show that many public transport driv-

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ers in Phuket have failed to obey traffic laws and cause so many accident and distress on Phuket roads because they drive dangerously.

“Reckless driving has done a lot of damage to the island’s tourism image and it is time to tighten up on our laws and regulations,” he added. he penalty or first time minor o ences such as neglecting to use a meter in a tax i or failing to display their I is a fine. or a second o ence there will be a B1,000 and temporary 30-day suspension of a licence.

A t h i rd of fence w ill leave the driver with a fine of B1,000 and 6-months suspended licence. inor o ences also include charging overpriced ares ailure to drop o passengers at the agreed place and refusal to pick up passengers. he penalty or first time offences for more severe breaches such as driving under the in uence o alcohol or other substances will see drivers have their licences suspended for 30 days. econd time o enders will have their licences suspended for 60 days. While third-time

o enders will have their licences terminated.

Other severe offences include taking drugs while operating public transport, and operating public transport while being unfit to do so.

The new rules came into a ect on ecember . r aturong urged any persons who witness any public transport operator brea ing traffic laws driving recklessly or behaving in a way that damages the island’s tourism image, to notify the Public Transportation Passengers Protection Centre on the 24-hour hotline: 158 4.

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he future of Thailand’s agricultural and ecological biodiversity was granted a small albeit significant li eline this past week when the Premier rej ected the so-called “biosafety bill”.

Had it passed, the controversial legislature – popularly dubbed the “GMO bill” – would have paved the way for the production of genetically modified organisms s and thus e ectively ending a 14-year ban on GMO testing.

The bill, which had been revised several times over 11 years, received its latest approval by cabinet on N ovember 24 before it was submitted for final approval a move which sparked protests by agrofood and consumer groups nationwide, including here in Phuket.

Ex plaining his decision, the PM said that GMOs were “unnecessary” for the time being.

But even with the ban in

place, GMOs are increasingly commonplace in Thailand, with testing still legally possible thanks to a 2007 cabinet resolution that allows limited trials to be conducted in partnership with the government.

Over the past two decades, dozens of cases of contamination from GMO papaya, corn, soy and cotton have been reported throughout the kingdom.

Should Thailand j oin the TPP, biotechnology clauses in the agreement would likely open the ood gates urther.

Thai supermarkets are already full of products with GMO ingredients. While there is a labeling law in the kingdom, it is seldom enforced, if at all, due to easily bypassed stipulations that require only soya and corn products with their top three ingredients containing more than 5 per cent GMO content to be labeled. uffice to say nobody at

T h e Ph u k e t N e w s has ever seen such a GMO label in Thailand.

U nless you care to scrutinise labels with a fine comb chances are you’ve been consuming GMOs all along through soy, corn and papaya products instant co ee cola and other sweetened drinks and aspartame ice cream and chocolate products lecithin to name a ew.

Indeed, GMOs, and their pairing pesticides and herbicides, are here to stay. The corporate lobby will inevitably get their way as the impacts of climate change and food security become more apparent.

T h e Ph u k e t N e w s thus encourages everyone to inform themselves about all the underlying issues, concerns, and most importantly, sponsors and motives behind all related GMO policies, regulations and legislation. After all, you are what you eat.

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R e : Ph u k e t e x p a t i c o n B r a d K e n n y p a s s e s a w a y Brad was a wonderful person.

He and I have been the best of friends starting in Bangkok 24 years ago. He came to visit me in Chiang Rai 2 months ago and it was great to sit and have a long talk.

May he rest in peace and we all will miss him.

D onald D . B attles Brad was the complete gentleman: incredibly kind, for thcom i ng, forgivi ng, knowledgeable. My deepest condolences to the family.

Your dad/ husband was truly a great man.

S tephen F ein Brad you were and still are a shining star for others to follow. Your ex ample of caring, sharing and giving sets a shining ex ample for other to follow and aspire to. So sad you left us so young. You will live on in the hearts and memories of all those you touched, your families and friends. Rest in

Peace old friend! My deepest condolences to your family.

They will surely continue your legacy and preserve your memory.

R obert J ohn W indsor My sincerest condolences to the family of Brad. The news of his death has been shocking and very saddening to me. For the past few hours I thought about his humanitarian commitment, drive and true caring for his fellow human beings. N ot j ust words but constant actions to make this world a better place. In his honor, I raised my glass quite a few times. He was one of the ‘ ex ceptional few’ human beings truly caring for others whom we all should strive to emulate. Rest in peace, buddy. Chapeau! I will miss you.

G ottfried T hom a Dear Brad Kenny, You are one of the most accomplished Humanitarian I had the honor to meet. You ex tended your helping hands everywhere.

You spend your time, your enormous knowledge, your money and most certainly your heart to look after not

so fortunate people in your close and further community.

You will always be a guiding light for all people you have touched. Many friends will continue your work with you in their memory. In the end you continue to teach us to see how fragile life is.

That every moment is to be spend as a gift from god.

You are teaching us how pressures ever y moment every encounter with fellow humans is. I thank you for teaching me and giving me guidance. Rest in peace.

You are dearly missed. My sincere condolences to the family and all friends.

F lorian H allerm ann We are so saddened by this sudden loss. We have such admiration for all he did to better the lives of others and his passion for Thailand. He loved all of you kids and his beautiful wife. We are j ust devastated by his untimely death and are sending our deepest condolences and sympathy to all of Brad’s family, friends and colleagues. What a tragic loss. With love and admiration to Brad, Phil and Piper Caswell

Sending all my love to all of you, N a, J ustin, Sonya, and Kaylynn. My heart is heavy with deep sadness. Brad was a very special soul who many of us who know him, loved an admired. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know Brad’s spirit is soaring where the pure and noble hearted find peace and oy.

Eugene McCain I am beyond sorry to read of Brad’s passing. Love to his family. We grew up together on Brentwood. He did so much good; the world is a poorer place without him.

I always appreciated that he routinely came back to visit my mom on Brentwood when he was in the country. I met his wonderful son, J ustin, when Brad and J ustin visited a couple of years ago.

J ulie R im er N o tr uer word spoken! I loved that man, sadly missed forever.

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Region 8 and Region 9 provincial police bureaus. en ha thip gave no urther details but said he expected to see the first results rom the investigation as soon as this wee . a en aween ormer deputy commissioner o provincial police egion and chie investigator o the ohingya tra ic ing case is reported to have sought asylum in ustralia.

In an interview with the ustralian roadcasting orporation and T h e G u a r d i a n

ustralia an online edition of T h e G u a r d i a n newspaper in elbourne he asserted that in uential people were involved in human traffic ing in hailand. e said there were many more government officials who should be prosecuted including some at senior levels. a en aween said while heading the investigation into the ohingya case he was re uently warned o . e blamed “in uential people or his trans er to the deep outh which prompted his

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“ ome bac . ell me what had happened. ust file a police complaint and we will arrest whoever did that to him. ho made the threats as he really threatened “ o matter what we must first find out what s right or wrong. hy did he say that “ y uestion is whether he still loves this country. e was born in this land why has he become estranged rom it en rayut said. s ed whether a en aween s interview would a ect hailand s ran ing in the nited tates human traffic ing report en rayut did not reply. e said the reporters should help bring him bac instead o allowing him to damage his own country. he prime minister said the country must abide by legal principles. e did not want people to ma e rash decisions without going properly through the ustice process. eputy rime inster and e ence inister rawit ongsuwon on uesday urged a en aween to return to hailand to provide in ormation to a panel set by ol en ha thip to probe his claim. a en aween would be given ull protection. owever i he re uses to return he can still send in ormation through other channels en rawit said.

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deputy Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) chief in charge of handling human traffic ing has been trans erred to an inactive post a ter he complained about a heavy wor load in handling human traffic ing cases. ational police chie ha thip hai inda said on uesday (Dec 15) he had ordered the trans er o a en haruwat aisaya s deputy chie to the oyal hai olice s operations centre. he police chie said only that he needed a en haruwat s help with wor at the police head uarters. a en haruwat was appointed to lead investigations into human traffic ing cases as well as a case involving a en aween onsirin who ormerly headed investigations into the traffic ing o ohingya migrants. police source said a en haruwat previously complained to a close aide o rime inister rayut han o cha that he already had his hands ull dealing with his other tas s but he was given responsibility to tac le human traffic ing cases on top o that. eanwhile the police chie has set up an in uiry into a en aween s claims he received threats to his li e rom

protest and eventually his resignation rom the police service on ov . “ y posting me to the deep outh o hailand it meant they wanted to ill me he said re erring to his being trans erred to the position o deputy commissioner o the egion rovincial olice ureau. e said he eared or his li e and was hoping ustralia would grant him asylum. a en iyapan ingmuang a deputy police spo esman said an examination o daily records at local police stations revealed a en aween had never filed a complaint about his receiving threats to his li e. ince a en aween was a police officer his interview with oreign media could be inappropriate because he was not an ordinary citi en who could easily be threatened the spo esman said.

In act i he really received threats he should file a police complaint so that an investigation could be made and a en aween himsel could then enter the witness protection process a en iyapan said. rime inister rayut han o cha when as ed to comment said he would li e a en aween to return home and tell him what had actually happened to him.

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niversit y st udent Santadevi Meghwal has been threatened, harassed, ostracised and even fined by a council of male elders in her village in India.

But the 20-year-old is determined to push ahead with annulling her child marriage, and j oin a small but growing number of youngsters in northern India rej ecting the ancient tradition.

Ms Meghwal was only 11 months-old when her elders married her to a nine-yearold boy from a neighbouring village in the desert state of Raj asthan, where rates of child marriages have long been high.

She recalls seeing her husband or the first time aged when a friend, whose family had attended Ms Meghwal’s ‘ wedding’ when she was a toddler, pointed out a drunk man hurling abuse outside their school.

“My friend turned to me and said ‘ look, that’s your

husband’,” Ms Meghwal said, describing how her heart sank as she raced home to confront her parents.

“I asked them, why did you marry me o li e that I was so innocent and I didn’t even realise what happened, I mean how old was I she said, sitting on a bench in J odhpur U niversity, where she is currently finishing her final year of arts studies.

Although illegal, millions in India are married as children in a deep-rooted tradition in mostly poor and rural areas.

N early 50 per cent of women, aged 20 to 24, say they were married before the legal age of government figures show.

The custom is particularly strong in Raj asthan, a popular tourism destination, where politically powerful village councils, comprising men of the same caste, have an iron grip over villagers’ social and moral life.

But a small number of youngsters there are fighting back, seeking annulments to marriages they never agreed to,

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niversit stu ent anta evi e h a a vi ti arria e oses ith a hoto ra h of her e e on in o h ur Photo: Money Sharma/AFP with the help of a local N GO and government crackdowns.

Ms Meghwal was supposed to move in with her husband when she turned 17. But instead she has fought a three-year battle against her council, and turned away her in-laws when they came to fetch her. s eghwal s defiance had terrible consequences, with the enraged council barring her and her family from taking part in

Cleaning up Myanmar – literally MYANMAR AU N G SA N S U U K Y I took to the streets of Myanmar this week to pick up rubbish, it was a rare public appearance since her election triumph and was a move aimed at highlighting her party’s commitment to public service.

Suu Kyi has told newly minted MPs from her opposition N ational League for Democracy (N LD) party, which took nearly 8 0 per cent of contested seats in the N ovember polls, they are quite literally responsible for keeping their constituencies clean.

Garbage is a huge problem in Myanmar, which lacks regular trash collection and proper landfill sites. Suu Kyi has seized on the issue as a way to hammer home the N LD’s drive to serve the people.

The 70-year-old led a team of party members and volunteers through her constituency of Kawhmu township on the outskirts of Yangon picking up trash.

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bags and other debris.

She did not speak to reporters, ex cept to tell them to stop taking photographs and start picking up litter.

Garbage collection is “the first thing we can do to serve the people,” Thet Thet Khine, a newly elected MP from Yangon, said in an interview.

“This is very fundamental and a very important lesson to all MPs.” Observers say the N LD will struggle to meet the soaring hopes o a long su ering people seeking remedies for the nation’s economic and social problems.

N ew MPs will also have to learn the nuts and bolts of power and policy making and

deliver on the party’s change narrative.

But if there’s one thing Suu Kyi can count on, it’s the enthusiasm of her supporters.

“We need a good leader who shows us how to live... when she says something, people are ready to perform.

She does the work, she doesn’t j ust talk about it,” said Myo Aung, who j oined the cleanup.

In northern Mandalay city, the N LD has organised a garbage collection drive and many people, from monks to city officials have pitched in.

“We will clean all of Mandalay. People are eager help,” lawmaker Z arni Aung from Mandalay said.

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It also slapped her father with a . million r upee fine which he could not a ord to pay.

In May, Ms Meghwal turned to Sarathi Trust which says it is the only charity working to annul child marriages after winning its first case three years ago.

Trust head Kriti Bharti recalled stumbling on the little-

known provision in India’s anti-child marriage legislation that permitted annulments.

“Child marriage was like a huge, dark room. And in it, we found a ray of hope in a small law,” said Ms Bharti, sitting behind her desk in a room decorated with awards and certificates or her wor .

Ms Bharti, whose charity has helped annul 27 marriages in Raj asthan, said annulments were favoured over divorce, as they were generally quicker and required less paperwork.

Granted with the consent of both parties and proof of their age, annulments also avoid the stigma of divorce for women.

Meghwal is hopeful of eventually winning an annulment despite the fact her husband, with whom she has never lived, staunchly opposes one, and has even threatened to abduct her.

Every year, on the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya, authorities crack down on underage marriages. The festival, usually in April or May, is an auspicious time across India

for weddings, including those between children.

Police in Raj asthan together with social workers often conduct raids on villages to break up ceremonies, and pressure priests, wedding-card printers, caterers and tent operators to say no to the families who want to hire them.

Such campaigns, along with government cash incentives for families who defer marrying their daughters until they are older, have helped lower the overall numbers.

But J oachim Theis, U N ICEF’s chief of child protection in India, warned the challenge was still huge and needed a national approach given the enormous population.

Parents continue the practice in the hope their daughters will be cared or financially by their in-laws. Parents also opt for marriage to avoid daughters having pre-marital sex , still considered taboo. They also believe unmarried girls are more likely to become victims of sex ual abuse.

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reen, tidy, with safe public a reas a nd winding bicycle paths – Steyn City is a vast “selfsufficient development being built outside ohannesburg that highlights growing controversy over outh rica s divided urban society.

The 8 00-hectare site, surrounded by high walls is being mar eted as a luxury car ree settlement that will provide everything rom a hospital to gol courses shopping malls and office spaces. “ nough amenities to declare independence is the unabashed official slogan or teyn ity where about o the planned homes have been completed. he slogan only uels accusations that wealthy outh ricans are retreating into ever larger “gated communities to get some escape rom the country s dire security and poverty problems. ut teyn ity s developers say that it will cater or many ordinary middle class amilies

o all races and could become a agship or uture new cities in rica. ymbolising the estate s upmar et brand is ounder ouw teyn s imposing hilltop house which boasts waterfalls, terraced gardens and panoramic views over the site. “ r teyn told me to build the best city in the world iuseppe lumari the Italian born o the pro ect said during a tour describing it as a place “to live wor and play . “ ars are the enemy today. unning routes boardwal s horse riding trails cycling trails outdoor gyms climbing walls fishing ponds you name it we ve got it he said. “ nd we ma e it accessible to everyone because we ve got apartments starting with only one bedroom up to r teyn s mansion the ultimate home. “ e give access to this magnificent estate development to all not ust the rich ew. he cheapest apartments will be rented or about a month. “ ery accessible i you have a decent ob said r lumari.

te n it is a vast se f suffi ient eve o ent outsi e ohannes ur that hi h i hts ro in ontrovers over outh fri a s ivi e ur an so iet Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP lthough ay mond athlaba a gardener employed at teyn ity might disagree. e earns ust a month and lives ust a ew ilometres away in iepsloot one o ohannesburg s most troubled and poverty stric en shantytowns. “ or ing at teyn ity is a good thing or me but I eel very sad when I come bac home he said in ront o the small tin shac he shares with his brother.

“I loo at the people staying there in their houses and then I see where I stay here which is a very dangerous place to live. iepsloot which is easily visible rom the teyn ity is home to people many o whom have no power water or access to schools or medical care.

Twenty years after the end o apartheid townships such as iepsloot have seen little o the supposed benefits o

the new outh rica with the country s ragile economy ailing to tac le rampant unemployment.

“I hope this new city will help iepsloot people to get obs said oseph olo ome an unemployed man. “ ere we re waiting or houses rom the government. teyn ity s developers say they have already created obs or people. mong them is iepsloot resident ran lin acobs head

o a cleaning team.

“It s a world o opportunity. ome o my riends and cousins have been employed there he said. “ ince I ve become a permanent wor er I ve built my mum some new rooms on her shac . ith million already invested in Steyn City, the cranes are wor ing at ull pace to complete the next stage o construction.

I all goes to plan children will soon play outside and pedestrians and cyclists will rule the tran uil roads rare scenes in outh rica s suburbs where houses with electrical security fences and cameras are the norm. “ or me this is a beautiul environment said indy awlings an estate agent who is building her own rench style house in teyn ity. “ here s lots o trees there is the sa ety aspect o it the act that I can ust go down the road and my shopping centre is right by me.

“I suppose living here you don t eel li e you re in ohannesburg.

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Phuket’s own Asia Marine will be presenting the stunning 78ft Numarine.

Marine players race to join PIMEX expo HOT ON THE HEELS OF THE PHU KET ing s up egatta o ata each last wee all yachting and marine industry eyes are turning to the 13th Phuket International Boat Show, presented by Thailand Elite, to be held at Royal Phuket Marina on J anuary 7-10.

With less than one month to go, the show’s organisers are still taking bookings, though the ex po is nearly fully booked with up to 50 boats in-the-water and more than 150 businesses and brands ex hibiting at the show.

Already signed up to take part are purveyors and providers of products and services from a wide variety of industries, including boat, car and property businesses, marine products and services, and a wide range of lifestyle products and services.

N ot j ust for business, PIMEX over the years has become a “must” family day out, with boardwalk action including lots of restaurants and pop-up eateries and bars making it the place to be, and be seen. T h e Ph u k e t N e w s Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t Ph u k e t B o a t S h o w . c o m .

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t is likely that people who have never been tax ed on their assets will be ex empted from the planned land and buildings tax as part o the government s e ort to gain more public acceptance for the new property tax , said a source at the Finance Ministry.

At present, only two tax es are charged on assets – house and land, and local development tax es.

The house and land tax is levied at 12.5% of annual rental income, but landlords always pass the burden on to tenants, causing a tax disparity. The local development tax also creates inequality, given that its median prices are based on outdated appraisal prices, has many waivers and its rates are considered regressive.

The local development tax is based on median prices from appraisals from 19 78 -8 1, which are far lower than the present market value. Moreover, landlords who have plots of up to five rai are waived, while those who are liable to the tax are charged at 0.5% of the land value for land priced at no more than B30,000 per rai and 0.25% for land valued over B30,000.

The land and buildings tax was initiated by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration with the intention

An artist’s aerial view impression of the Laguna Park development in Cherng Talay. of replacing the house and land, and local development tax es. The government hopes to reduce the burden of subsidising local administrative organisations if the land and buildings tax comes into force since the new property tax would earn higher income. Both the local development tax and the house and land tax are currently collected by local administrative organisations.

Even though the Finance Ministry has tried to push the land and buildings tax by watering down the potential rate charges, the public outcry over fears of higher tax bills was so strong that Gen Prayut in March decided to halve the bill for

Laguna Phuket wins AMCHAM CSR 2015 Excellence recognition award LAGU N A RESORTS & HOtels PLC has been awarded the AMCHAM CSR 2015 Ex cellence Recognition (ACE) by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Thailand in acknowledgement of the outstanding education empowerment e orts.

Key CSR initiatives include Laguna Phuket Kindergarten (LPK), Laguna Phuket Community Learning Centre (CLC), “Fully Booked! ” Mobile Learning Centre (MLC), and Seedlings Phuket social enterprises restaurant.

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Peera Pomsook (centre), CSR Manager representing Laguna Resorts & Hotels PLC (Laguna Phuket), accepted the AMCHAM CSR Excellence (ACE) Award from US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T. Davies (left) and AMCHAM Thailand President Darren Buckley.

“These programs have created opportunities for more than 17,000 people in Phuket and the southern provinces of Thailand, with the aim to empower people of all ages to imagine and

realise their full potential by connecting them with greater opportunities for education, personal development and employment,” noted the resort in its public announcement of the award

the new tax and asked the Finance Ministry to seek ways to reduce the burden on low-income earners. ermanent secretary or finance Somchai Suj j apongse recently said a draft bill on the tax is ex pected to seek cabinet approval by 2017 with rates that would be more acceptable to the public.

Local media reported the Fiscal olicy ffice has set the latest ceiling rates for the tax at 0.2% of the appraisal value for land used for agriculture, 0.3% for residences and 1% for land for commercial use.

U ndeveloped land would be tax ed at 1% for the first three years before doubling to 2% for the nex t three years and hitting

the 3% ceiling in the seventh year.

However, the actual tax rate would be levied at progressive rates. Agricultural land would be charged at 0.01% if the appraised price is no more than B2 million or up to B200 a year, while land worth more than B100 million would be tax ed at 0.1% .

Residences appraised at under B2 million would be tax ed at 0.03% or up to B600 a year, while homes priced more than B100 million would be charged at 0.2% .

Commercial land would be tax ed at 0.1% or up to B2,000 a year if the appraisal value is less than B2 million and at 0.6% for land valued at more than B1 billion.

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Tax & Law Expert Duensing Kippen

he continuing rolling out of maj or development proj ects initiated by the Thai government in Phuket and elsewhere in the country has thrown the legal state of play of investor-State agreements into sharp relief. o this our first column in our three-part series on “Investor-State Agreements in Thailand: Encouraging Investment By Protecting Foreign Investors”, ex plained the different forms of rights foreign investors can make use of in public-private contracts (“PPCs”) and investment treaties (“ITs”).

Our second instalment focused on what legal options are available in enforcing those rights.

This week we look at the latest developments in how Thailand has supported rights enshrined under investor-State agreements.

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Thailand has hopped forward, and skipped back, as it inches ahead with upholding investors’ rights in state contracts. Photo: The Phuket News / file point to several successful foreign investor-State proj ects in recent years. However, in December 2003 the Civil Court of Thailand upheld a B6.2 billion international arbitration award against the Ex pressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (ETA), a Thai government agency, in favour of Bangkok Ex pressway PLC, a Thai-foreign j oint-venture company, regarding their PPC to construct the Bang N a-

Chonburi elevated ex pressway and a concession to thereafter operate it. Following this, on J anuary 27, 2004, the Thai Cabinet passed a resolution prohibiting the inclusion of arbitration in PPC contracts involving concessions without prior approval by the Cabinet.

Then, on J uly 1, 2009 , Walter Bau AG (a foreign contractor) was awarded approx imately 30 million euros in an international arbitration regarding the construction

of the Don Muang tollway.

And – although this arbitration was brought under an IT – on J uly 28 , 2009 the Thai Cabinet issued a resolution ex tending the 2004 resolution to all PPCs. Both Cabinet resolutions, as well as other instances where Thai courts have refused to enforce international arbitration awards based on interpretations, which are not in keeping with international norms, have caused concern to the

foreign business community in Thailand.

Furthermore, although Thailand signed the Washington Convention in 19 8 5, it still has not ratified it. ndeniably these issues must be considered in the course of any potential foreign investor’s contemplation of contracting with the State in Thailand.

However, despite these issues, Thailand remains a part of the trend to protect foreign investors by way of its several IT commitments. And even with regard to PPCs themselves, it should be noted that Cabinet approval for the provision of arbitration therein has actually been granted in several instances since 2010.

A further encouraging sign is the J uly 14, 2015 Cabinet resolution, which amended the 2009 resolution. Pursuant to this Cabinet approval of arbitration in PPCs is now required only for: 1) contracts covered by the Private Investments in State nderta ings ct which includes all PPC for proj ects worth B1 billion or more; and

2) all PPCs involving concessions.

Thus, any potential investor should consider PPC contractual provisions with the Thai State, including arbitration as the means to resolve any dispute.

And any applicable IT – which may still achieve what may not be obtainable by way of a negotiated PPC. Furthermore, with little ex ception, the current dominant global and regional international trend is to favour protection and enforcement of rights between investors and State parties.

Thailand has always been and continues to be a responsible and active member of the global economic community.

It is anticipated that Thailand will continue its path towards harmonisation with internationally accepted foreign investorState practices.

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MORE THAN B6 MILLION in prizes were handed out at the hailand s first ntrepreneur N ow Awards 2015 (EN A) held recently at Four Points

by Sheraton Sukhumvit 15 in Bangkok.

Attended by more than 200 guests, The EN A 2015 was organised by BN OW.org (Bangkok N ow), a Bangkok networking community for SMEs, in conj unction with the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Bangkok Entrepreneurs, Bangkok niversity he Irish hai Chamber of Commerce, The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce and rand N ow.

In the keynote address, Salinee Wangtal, Director of he ffice o mall edium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), said she was impressed to see a large turnout of young entrepreneurs. Contrary to what business people thought, the Thai economy was in fact recovering and that SMEs contributed largely to the country’s GDP, she said.

The government has earmarked several million baht to support SMEs and this was available to both Thai and nonThai companies registered in Thailand, she added.

J udges included Fred Mouawad of Synergia One, Paul Robere of Robere & Associates, Lay Cheng Tan of ichael I. ait e Managing Partner, Asia at ventureLab Growth Partners, J uthasree Kuvinchkul, Director of GrabTax i Thailand, and Conor Bracken of Andovar.

N ominees of the EN A 2015 were j udged on: (a) uniqueness; (b) vision and potential growth; (c) value in Thailand & Asean; (d) eco-sustainability; (e ) striking achievements; (f) overcoming challenges (g) recognition and traction.

The j udges were impressed with the nominees coming

from diverse backgrounds and industries.

“There were very thoughtful entrepreneurs with viable and scalable business models,” said Mr Mouawad.

Of the more than B6 million in prizes presented, comprising of prizes to winners, gi ts to attendees and ra e tickets. Part of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation Thailand.

Sponsors for EN A included Thai AirAsia X , Acer, YouGov, Avon, Robere & Associates, Big Picture and Brand N ow. Friends include Busy Bees @ 115, Kliquedesk, ON EDAY, 63 Bangkok and the Hive Bangkok.

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veteran of no less than six editions of the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, Rich Harper will return to Phuket to perform a onenight-only benefit concert live at HOME restaurant in Kalim on January 2.

It has been too long since this guitar virtuoso visited our island paradise. But the wait is over: Rich Harper and local blues act The Mojo Man Band will take to the stage at 7pm.

Rich knew very early in life what he wanted to do after his father gave him his first guitar at the age of 10, and he learned to play the traditional way: by listening to a variety of international guitarists.

After playing different genres of music in numerous bands including paying his “blues dues” in his native rural Pennsylvania, Rich and his wife Marie in the early 1990s headed for Los Angeles, where Rich embraced his calling – The Blues.

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Rich Harper comes HOME In 1997 he recorded the excellent album Don’t Think Just Play, followed by what some critics rated as the “even more excellent” Bottled Up Blues in 1999. Both albums received great reviews and airplay all over the world and are still today regularly on many DJs’ playlists.

These two first recordings took Rich around the world, including Australia and the phenomenal Byron Bay Festival in 2004. That same year he took Sweden by storm at the country’s biggest and best blues festival, Amal, and his entry into Scandinavia was secured, touring those countries every year with his merry band of blues men from Los Angeles.

His first visit to Thailand came in 2005 when he and his band were chosen to headline the first installment of the newly inaugurated Phuket Blues Festival, later renamed Phuket International Blues Rock Festival, at the Hilton Arcadia.

Little did he know then that he

would be asked to return every year by popular demand; basically unheard of at any blues festival worldwide. The Phuket festival gradually attracted blues stars such as Eric Bibb, Charlie Musselwhite, Mason Ruffner, Curtis Salgado and Chris Thomas King, but an interview with founder and organiser Andy Andersen revealed that many people came to the show every year

primarily to see Rich Harper. With his unique, superb sound, bubbly personality and showmanship, Rich had developed a dedicated local following that came out to see him year after year.

Rich Harper’s new CD Ellwood and Me, released in October, has already received significant airplay around the world and is available from numerous sites, including iTunes and Amazon.

Rich recently lost his wife of 34 years to a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Rich is left with a mountain of medical bills to pay now that she’s gone. Ticket sales at the HOME concert will go to help settle this debt.

Tickets for “Rich Harper Comes HOME” are B500 and will be available at the door, as will his new CD, at HOME Restaurant in Kalim, Saturday January 2, starting at 7pm. Come out and boogie!

For more information visit www.richharper.com

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How yoga, meditation can help your daily life Dalia Hilmi editor1 @classactmedia.co.th

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oga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, which if you haven’t tried, you may not fully understand why some choose to partake in such an activity.

It has fast become popular with the Western and Asian world as it is known for helping with detox, helping kidneys and the liver function better, weight loss, and it works every single part of the body.

However, don’t be fooled by its sudden rush to coolness within recent times, as it can do a lot more for the mind, body and soul than one would think. And it’s not just yoga, it’s all forms of meditation in general.

I recently took part in a workshop where albeit, I initially wasn’t sure how effective it would be, but let’s just say I left feeling a lot more optimistic, positive and bright.

The Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop was held at the wonderful Shining Stars school in Kamala, on December 12. It was the second workshop to be held and it won’t be the last, and what’s more, all contributions on the day were given to the SOS Children’s Village in Phuket.

Shining Stars school was opened in 2008 by Christine Reilly and Lee Feekins, but these days it is run by Christine and her husband James Geary, who both direct and teach at the school. The school provides an Englishlanguage education for students aged two to seven, and over the years literacy has become a strong focal point at the school.

The school incorporated yoga in to the curriculum earlier this year, with the idea of enhancing the children’s ability in art, improving behaviour and helping them to express how they feel both physically and emotionally.

The workshop held last weekend included some of the kids’ parents, so it was a great way for some of the parents to see how yoga can be beneficial.

A local yoga expert called Steph, originally from Italy, led the workshop on the day. He has been teaching yoga and meditation for more than 10 years and he shared his knowledge and expe-

Steph leading the Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop. rience with the rest of the class.

The day was a mix of physical yoga practice, stillness meditation, and theory of mindfulness with discussion.

The morning session began with a light introduction and stretching, where we introduced ourselves to each other.

I was recently involved in a motorbike accident and have been unable to exercise for over a month, and considering my usual active lifestyle and weekly classes in Muay Thai, you can only imagine how much of a change it has been to rest and being unable to exercise.

Although I wasn’t able to fully participate in the movement part of the workshop, what I will say is I was blown away by how much the meditation part helped me emotionally.

Steph helped us to understand the difference in knowing what you’re doing, what’s in your mind and what’s ‘real’. He was helping us to focus and not drift off into ‘dreamland’.

We were instructed to become aware of our bodies, become aware of our surroundings and see the beauty around us. By using various methods and techniques, we were guided how to allow pain to exist and not resist, as if we allow pain to be there, then it becomes easier to deal with – whether that be physical, or emotional pain.

Admittedly I hadn’t always been a fan of being told how to feel or how one can appreciate beauty outside, but I truly was touched by some of the words that were said to us. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been out of action physically, but suddenly I became mesmerised by the trees outside, the butterflies flying around, the mountains in the background, the sound of the birds and all

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things natural, that previously, had never even crossed my mind.

Indeed, meditation isn’t for everyone, but what it can do is open doors, open thoughts, and open the idea of one becoming aware of their surroundings and truly appreciating some of the more peaceful and smaller things in life.

Steph explained that, “When you don’t have time to feel, then everything is ruled by your thoughts that are often dictated by fear, and one can become aggressive because of that.”

But he explained that the reason people usually need to be reminded to take a moment to relax, think and

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Steph has always had an interest in yoga and meditation and he is a mere example of someone who wanted to escape suffering and tried to find a way out.

Like so many today, Steph found peace in the form of yoga and spends his time and energy in helping others as well.

“I do it, because I like to do it. I studied with various teachers over the years, and so I just enjoy trying to give back a little now as well,” explained Steph.

By the end of the workshop, everyone shared and expressed their thoughts and experiences with each other. The way that everyone felt so comfortable to openly discuss their feelings is a reflection on how much of a positive atmosphere Steph created.

Each person felt an effect by one or more methods that Steph used throughout the day.

From walking through the garden with a spoon full of water; to a calm, meditative walk around the school; to typical yoga postures; to sitting in silence; it was an insightful workshop which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.

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ecember 11, 2015 was a sad day for Phuket, for on that day we lost somebody very dear. Described as an icon and even a “pillar” of the Phuket expat community, Brad Kenny dedicated his life to improving the lives and welfare of others in Phuket, and throughout Thailand.

Mr Kenny, 59, well liked and much loved by nearly all who had the chance to know him, was a mainstay of many charity projects both on and off the island.

He only recently returned from a charity project in Mae Sot, where he oversaw the installation of a clean-wa-

ter system for an impoverished village, and was also advising on a project that will see water purification systems installed at Patong schools.

Founder of Environmental Solutions & Protection Co Ltd (ESP Phuket), Brad was a water expert complementing a fruitful career in aviation engineering.

Though a successful and respected entrepreneur, most of us remember Mr Kenny for his numerous charitable contributions and initiatives in the local community.

A member of the Navy League Phuket and the Home & Life Phang Nga Foundation, Brad was also a driving force behind the Rotary Club of

Patong Beach, for which he served as president last year.

A key figure in the recovery effort immediately after the tsunami devastated Phuket in 2004, Mr Kenny for years continued his post-tsunami recovery efforts, often taking US Navy volunteers to carry out repair and restoration charity projects for villagers and orphans still living in abject conditions on and off the island.

For his work with the US Navy League, Mr Kenny in 2010 was awarded the prestigious Sahataya Naval Insignia and Certificate from the Royal Thai Navy at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok for his role in 63 Navy Community Relations (“Comrel”) and Handclasp projects.

In May this year, Mr Kenny received on behalf of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach (RCoPB) Rotary Thailand’s highest service award, the HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Trophy, for one of three projects helping the children of Myanmar migrant workers and sea gypsies.

A “full-blooded expat” with character to match his intelligence and finetuned wit, Mr Kenny was also an active member of the Phuket’s famed Grumpy Old Men’s Society.

So active in so many facets of charity work, Brad caught us all by surprise with his untimely departure. But no one would argue that he didn’t live each day full of life.

Originally from Livonia, Michigan, in the US, Mr Kenny studied Aerospace Engineering and was a field service engineer for F-16 fighter aircraft.

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Brad and his daughter Kaylynn.

Brad and his daughter Sonya and Larry Amsden. across Asia, where he worked in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines and finally Thailand, formally moving here in 1987, initially to work with the Royal Thai Air Force.

By 1993, he founded ESP to fulfill the growing need for water treatment systems in Thailand’s expanding residential sector.

Initially based in Bangkok, following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Brad finally moved to Phuket, which he had first visited and fell in love with 33 years ago.

But he never lost touch with his American roots, and was known to host some fiery debates on his active Facebook threads, whether about environmental conservation and human rights, or the upcoming presidential election.

In his short-yet-enriching time on this planet, Brad touched the lives of thousands – Thais, expats, migrant workers, Rohingya and then some, and the island won’t be the same without him.

And though his body has departed this realm, his spirit and legacy lives on, firstly through his three children – Sonya, Justin and Kaylynn – and secondly through all of us.

Thank you Brad, for making Phuket a better place, and all of us, better people.

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Zurich comes to Kathu

Bringing European favourites to a local bakery Dalia Hilmi editor1 @classactmedia.co.th

It brought back memories of my childhood in Canada, where we would spend Christmas curled up on the couch with a warm hot chocolate in hand.

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f you're a fan of brunch delicacies such as pastries, warm homemade breads, croissants, and all things sweet, then I highly recommend you pay a little trip to the brand new bakery in Kathu – Zurich Bread.

The bakery offers European-style breads, pastries, cookies, and desserts, all whipped up by a European expert.

The bakery is located just in the middle of Kathu, on Wichit Songkram Rd, before heading up to Patong Hill (opposite Tiger Kingdom), so it's fairly easy to get to.

The Phuket News recently headed to the bakery to sample a few of their specialties.

As soon as I walked in, I felt like I had stepped into a winter cavern, with all its dark brown wood décor and a warm homely feeling. It brought back memories of my childhood in Canada, where we would spend Christmas curled up on the couch with a warm hot chocolate in hand.

The ambience and relaxed atmosphere makes guests feel at ease and it is the perfect place for either a go-to coffee or a long lunch in the upstairs area by the trendy, youthful bookshelves and huge, inviting leather sofas.

The staff were all friendly and polite, and there to meet your every need. First up, they brought out a few appetisers, including plates of cold-cuts, potato salad, garlic bread, cheese and olives.

Following this, traditional pastries were brought out, including tempting chocolate and sweet almond croissants and other typical delicious Danish pastries, each as inviting as the next.

After we started to fill up on appetisers, the staff then surprised us with a huge plate of homemade pizza, various plates of spaghetti, as well as avocado bruschetta.

Just when I thought we were done, they then brought out an array of their signature sandwiches, including their BLT, a typical Western favourite concocting of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on some homemade rye bread, as well as the Cuban option which con-

sisted of ham, pork pastrami, cheddar cheese, butter, and dill pickles. And who could forget my personal favourite, the Reuben sandwich, which was a layer of tasty beef pastrami, cheddar cheese, and sauerkraut on soft rye bread.

Other sandwiches and baguettes

included the smoked chicken as well as the grilled ham and cheese.

All of the bakery's breads, pastries and cakes are handmade and cooked to perfection, so if you're looking for that perfect place to satisfy all of your Western habits, then Zurich Bread may just be the café for you.

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Selection of recommended Issan favourites.

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Gaeng Om: mixed vegetables and pickled fish gravy with either pork or chicken.

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orget about your usual ham and bacon dishes for a minute, and let's concentrate on some popular Issan dishes. I recently headed to 88 Tasty restaurant in Thalang to sample some of these said dishes, and it was definitely a memorable experience.

There are a few dishes that are highly recommended. Firstly, “Tum Pa” (Pa means jungle or forest), which is papaya salad with rice noodles. It is a mix of many yummy things, such as pickles, lettuce, tomato, morning glory and ark

clam. Fresh spiny rock crab is a special dish. The taste of the rock crab is delicious and goes well with salad. The pickled fish gravy is boiled before being added to each dish.

A typical Issan soup is made from mixed vegetables and pickled fish gravy with either pork or chicken and is known as “Gaeng Om”. The smell of the dill herb is so pungent and really makes the dish special.

If none of those tickle your fancy, there are lots of other Issan options including spicy green papaya salad. The spicy, sour and sweet flavours are so unique and the dish is always served with grilled or fired chicken, grilled beef or spicy minced beef

salad and sticky rice.

There are lots of healthy dishes if one should desire. The dishes are formed of lots of vegetables with herbs. The “Nam Neung”, or Vietnamese spring rolls, which cost B199 (small size for 2-3 persons) or B299 (big size for 3-4 persons).

The Vietnamese sausage is also worth a try which goes well with a beer on the side. Very few restaurants in Phuket serve the “Nam Neung”, so it's a great place to try Vietnamese food.

The ordinary menu prices start from B50. Diners can make use of the promotion that includes papaya salad with assorted sides, which comes with a free bottle of coke, which is valid until December

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31 – a great excuse for family or friends to sit back and enjoy.

If you are heading to the restaurant from Heroines monument, 88 Tasty is located on the right side. For more information, call 097 047 7822 or visit https://www. facebook.com/88tasty

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Becoming a Geek in Thailand Former lifestyle editor of The Phuket News, Jody Houton, has released a new book about the inexplicable intricacies of the Kingdom Kanin Srimaneekulroj

Houton deftly draws the underlying meanings and reasons for all of these outwardly strange behaviours to paint a very understanding picture of Thailand.

A Geek in Thailand touches on every aspect of the culture.

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s anyone who has spent any significant measure of time in Thailand can testify, the country has a mishmash of seemingly conflicting values and cultures that, somehow, come together to form a unique, complex and – more often than not – baffling way of life that is simultaneously confusing and ruthlessly charming.

Foreigners the world over have had to deal with the Land of Smiles’ swindling taxidrivers, double-pricing, police corruption and debilitating traffic conditions, and yet, they still yearn to come back and experience everything the Kingdom has to offer. Surely it can’t just be the beautiful beaches, can it?

To get to the bottom of the country’s contrasting allure, A Geek In Thailand – written by long-time expatriate Jody Houton – dives into the nitty-gritty of Thailand’s various facets, from its history and cultural heritage to its pop music and film culture to provide readers with a refreshingly objective look at the various quirks and intricacies that run between Thailand’s sois and mega-malls.

Filled with incredibly insightful commentary from the writer himself, as well as numerous interviews with locals from many walks of life, A Geek In Thailand should be considered required reading for anyone looking to understand the various eccentricities that make Thailand the special destination it is.

Whether it be discussing Thai people’s obsession with unorthodox whitening practices (and body-parts) or the melodramatic lakorn that populate the Thai TV wavelengths, A Geek In Thailand does so in a refreshingly honest view that neither judges nor belittles the arguably questionable practices that are the norm in Thai culture.

Instead, Houton deftly draws the underlying meanings and reasons for all of these outwardly strange behaviours to paint a very understanding picture of Thailand. Ever wondered why we can keep smiling anytime anywhere, no matter how tense the situation? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not because we’re especially happy or that we don’t know what you’re saying. Sometimes, the Thai smile can hold a much, much less benign meaning than you think.

Alas, the meagre word limit for this review can’t possibly cover all the many dimensions of Thailand’s culture, art, history and general way of life that is covered in this book. According to our young Canadian intern, “this book should be given out at airports for foreigners visiting Thailand”.

As a Thai man who has had to explain my own country’s many, many cultural oddities

The author, Jody Houton. to my foreign friends, I can’t help but be inclined to agree. Whether you’re just a tourist visiting the Kingdom on a holiday, or a potential expatriate looking to make a living in the Land of Smiles, be sure to pick up A Geek In Thailand. It’s not only one of the most in-depth guidebooks you’ll find on the country, but also an incredibly insightful glimpse into the cogs that run this modern-yet-traditional, progressive-yetconservative nation.

A Geek in Thailand

By Jody Houton ISBN: 978-0-8048-4448-2 Available at Asia Books, Kinokuniya: B625

For more information visit the books section of bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/

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CO LO U R F U NR U N F O R T H E K I NG !

The Colour Fun Run for Dad took place at Thanyapura on Saturday, December 12. The race commenced at 3pm, where runners were splashed in colour from head to toe.

The course featured three distances - 1km, 2km and 5km, and everyone enjoyed a lovely barbeque at the end.

Happy, smiley girls enjoying the day.

Runners splashed in colour in the spirit of the event.

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Last Friday afternoon, December 11, a select group were invited for a short sail and sunset cocktails on board the classic Schooner, Stereden Ann Esperanz.

Amnuay Kumban (3L) and Somjai Suwansupana (4R) joined the event.

PH U K ET I ANS B I K E F O R D AD Over 5,000 people in Phuket took part in the nationwide “Bike for Dad” cycling event, which was held on Friday, December 11, to mark His Majesty the King's 88th birthday. It was a glorious afternoon and a great way to celebrate.

Z U R I CH B R EAD G R AND O PENI NG I N K AT H U Zoran Lalvani, Caterina Licitra Ponti and Gulu Lalvani of Royal Phuket Marina.

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On December 8, The Regional Council and members of the Bailliage Régional de Phuket attended the Festive Season Dinner at Bodega & Grill to celebrate the festive month of December with an excellent dinner paring with premium beverages.

The grand opening of Zurich Bread Bakery took place on Wednesday, December 9.

Many members of the media and guests attended to check out the European pastries and delicacies on offer. It was a great afternoon had by all. See story on page 19. thephuketnews

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From left, Wanwilai Nak, Dan Smith, Tim Sargeant, Brett Wilson and Mike Smith.

B R I T I S H LEG END O AK ENF T AK ES O X ANA’ S S

Baba and Irina.

DJ Iain Thomson and DJ Paul Oakenfold

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Xana’s 9-day music festival commenced on Saturday, December 12, when DJ Paul Oakenfold played at the venue for the third year running. Despite the rain, visitors from all over the island headed to the beach club to see the legend perform.

For more information on the festival lineup, visit facebook.com/XanaBeachClub.

W ANG T ALANG G EMS CELEB R AT ES NEW S T O R E

Wangtalang Gems International, the centre of gemstones, jewellery and han i raft or of hai an he the offi ia o enin of its ne store on December 12. With a high production capacity, the company aims to hit Asian and European markets as well as Thai customers.

H O O T ER S LAU NCH ES PEAK S EAS O N W I T H EAT I NG CO NT ES T

Hooters Phuket held their high-season re-launch party on Saturday, December here an atten e to he out ontestants fi ht it out in the s i er eatin contest! All the lovely Hooters’ chicks were there looking fabulous as always, to ensure the high-season kicked off with a bang! @thephuketnews

NO VO T EL R AI S ES F U ND S F O R S O S CH I LD R EN’ S VI LLAG E

On December 11, GM of Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, Mr Supachart Samuhatanakul, and members of his team visited SOS Children’s Village to treat children to lunch as well as donating food and other items such as rice, vegetable oil, milk, pampers, dolls, toys, sport equipment and scholarship funds.

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Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi

Chamber Duo Incanto Concert

Miss european culture in asian paradise? A famous russian chamber duo Incanto from StP etersb u rg w ill g ive an excl u sive con cert 1 8 th of D ecemb er at L e M eridien H otel. T he p rog ram w ill in clu de f amou s an d b elove d mu sic of M oza rt, V iva ldi, P iazzo lla an d others. O n ly on e day , D ecemb er 1 8 , at 6 p m, L e M eridien . C ome and let your soul rest The price of the tickets varies from 1000 to 2800 thb. Contact Sofia, General.phuket@gmail.com, 06-2425-3608.

E e v ry S atu rday n ig ht, N u m N oi S in g p aton g , the head train er an d ow n er of S in g p aton g + S itn u mn oi g ym in P aton g B each, hosts an elite fight series Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday fight night at Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam en Road), where top international and Thai fighters compete. Visit patongboxingstadiu m.com f or more in f o. P rou dly su p p orted b y Class Act Media. Remark: Free transportation in P aton g , K aron , K ata areas w hen req u ested in adva n ce. P lease call + 6 6 8 7 38 3 336 4 or + 6 6 7 6 34 5 5 7 8 to arran g e the tran sp ortation b ef ore 1 2 p m of each S atu rday af ter the p ay ment is confirmed.

Bollywood Phuket’s Weekend Special Indian Lunch Set

Indian Curry Night on Fridays

C ome to N avr an g M ahal in K aron S ea S an ds Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast eve ry F riday in K aron B each. T ry ou t ou r delicious Aloo Tikki, Samosas, Chicken Tandoori, Aloo Gobi, Navrang Korma, Butter Chicken, L amb V in daloo, N aan , R ice, S alads, C hu tn eys / Achars, Pistachio Ice Cream, Gulah Jamun, F ru its. F or on ly 39 9 / - n ett an d sp ecial redu ced p rices on drin ks. C on tact: : 0 7 6 2 8 6 4 6 4 E xt 4 .

Come and enjoy the authentic flavours of India by in du lg in g in ou r w eek en d’ s sp ecial lu n ch set f or on ly B 39 9 + p er p erson b etw een 1 1 am- 3p m. M en u in clu des 3 starters, 1 R oti/ N aan , 1 R ice dish, 1 p ortion L en tils, 2 C u rries, an d a D essert serv ed w ith Indian tea (of your choice) All for just B399+ per p erson F or more in f o p lease call 0 7 6 30 4 0 34 .

BBQ at Expat Hotel

T ime 8 p m, E x p at S p orts B ar, E x p at H otel, S oi T aip an , P aton g . w w w .ex p atsp ortsb ar.com

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar T he comp etition at 9 p m E xp at S p orts B ar at the E xp at H otel S oi T aip an P aton g . S ee map at w w w .exp athotel.com.

Mussels night @ Shakers

1 .2 k g mu ssels serv ed w ith f ren ch f ries y ou r choice, y ou r sty le: n atu re, marin iere, p rov en cale, g arlic & cream or T hai sty le reserv ation s recommen ded B 2 9 5 b aht P .P ., shak ersp hu k et@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 38 1 .

Grill & Wine Romantic 3 Courses Set-Dinner

A Glass of Selected Beverage -Combo Starter: T ap as & L ob ster B isq u e S ou p - M ain cou rse: a choice of Grilled Rib Eye, Grilled Salmon or BBQ Pork Ribs -Lovely Dessert: Warm Chocolate V olcan o at on ly T H B 39 9 .- p er set F rom 6pm-10:30pm – Res: 0954181161. (Showing this Add, get 10 Off beverages)

Grill & Wine Romantic 3 Courses Set-Dinner

A Glass of Selected Beverage -Combo Starter: T ap as & L ob ster B isq u e S ou p - M ain cou rse: a choice of Grilled Rib Eye, Grilled Salmon or BBQ Pork Ribs -Lovely Dessert: Warm Chocolate V olcan o at on ly T H B 39 9 .- p er set F rom 6pm-10:30pm – Res: 0954181161 (Showing this Add, get 10 Off beverages)

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artfully created Japanese Cuisine and take advantage of JW Marriott’s facilities including sw immin g p ools an d K id’ s P avi lion . P riced at T H B 2 , 0 0 0 + + p er p erson w hich in clu des f ood and free flow soft drinks, with 50 off for children ag ed 7 - 1 2 .

Sunday Brunch at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket

Indulge yourself in a culinary experience like n o other at D ou b leT ree R esort b y H ilton P hu ke t - S u rin B each; a w ide selection of T hai delicacies alon g side su shi p latter, p asta, p izza , meat carvi n g station an d a va riety of desserts yo u can’t miss It also includes free flow of soft drinks Only THB 399++ per person. Children aged 4-12 receive 50 discount off. This inclu des f ree access to ou r sw immin g p ools, w ater slides and Kids Club. RSVP 076 303 300.

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

L u n ch or din n er serv ed f rom 2 p m. Y ou r choice of either roast b eef , chick en , loin of p ork or leg of lamb serv ed w ith roast an d b oiled p otatoes, three f resh v eg etab les, Y ork shire p u ddin g an d g rav y .

O n ly B 32 0 p er p erson w hich in clu des a f ree g lass of hou se red or w hite. O p p osite C en tara K aron R esort. S ee otools- p hu k et.com.

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22 DEC

Pasta Lovers’ Parade “All you can Eat”

Unlimited Pasta offers @THB 195.- P.P. Includin g more than 1 2 op tion s of sau ces & P rep aration s F rom 6 p m- 1 0 : 30 p m - R eserva tion s: 0 9 5 4 1 8 1 1 6 1 - w w w .f aceb ook. com/ skyza b vi ew point (Showing this Add, get free one selected beverage)

WED

23 DEC

All you can eat BBQ Ribs night

6pm – 11pm: All you can eat BBQ ribs served with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauces. R eserva tion s recommen ded 2 9 5 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 38 1 .

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Sunday roast at Gallery Cafe By Pinky @ new Chalong branch

E e v ry S u n day f rom 1 2 p m an d all- day b ru n ch an d din n er ev ery day f rom 7 am- 1 0 p m.

0891037000 FB : Gallerycafe by Pinky, thegalleryca f e@ya hoo.com, 0 8 9 1 0 3 7 0 0 0 .

All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet Beef, Pork & Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, Fried mushrooms, Grilled Tomatoes – Y orksh ire p u ddin g – R oasted P otatoes, Mashed Potatoes – Gravey, Mushroom sau ce, M in t S au ce. R eserva tion R ecommen ded 35 0 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 38 1 .

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21 DEC

If you like playing pool, meeting new people and look in g to sharp en y ou r 8 b all sk ills. T hen this is y ou r op p ortu n ity to b e a p art of the b ig g est & most exciting pool league in the world. Winning team wins a trip to Vegas to play at the VNEA Las Vegas. All expenses paid. If you have any q u estion s con tact u s on w w w .f aceb ook .com/ vnea phuket, Tel : 085 797 0202 (Thai), 085 797 0002 (English). Email: info@thailandpooltables. com. P rou n dly su p p orted b y L iv e 8 9 .5 .

BBQ Night “All you can Eat”

D on ’ t miss yo u r time, u n limited B B Q S ke w ers Dinner at only THB 259.- P.P. Including sou p , salad, sp ag hetti or f ried rice an d F ren ch f ries. F rom 6 p m- 1 0 : 30 p m - R eserva tion s: 0 9 5 4 1 8 1 1 6 1 - w w w .f aceb ook. com/ sk yza b vi ew point (Showing this Add, get free one selected beverage)

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Merry Christmas!

Japanese Sunday Brunch Every bite rafte ith air P hu ke t’ s most elab orate an d w ell- kn ow n w eek ly Japanese Sunday Brunch rolls back at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. Kabuki Japan ese C u isin e T heatre lau n ches the eve n t f rom S u n day the 1 3th of D ecemb er on w ards. E n j oy

All you can eat BBQ night

6 p m – 1 1 p m: b eef , p ork, chicke n , b u rg ers, sau sages, prawns & squids, salad buffet, choice of p otatoes & sau ces, b read, b u n s & g arlic b read R eserva tion recommen ded 35 0 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 38 1 .

D ear va lu ed cu stomers, w e are w ishin g all of yo u an d yo u r f amily hap p in ess, w ealth an d prosperity in all the years that follow. As usual eve ry ye ar w e are servi n g a tradition al C hristmas set on the 2 4 th D ecemb er, p lease call or email us for reservation (seats are limited).

SUA RESTAURANT 087 888 6990, 081 797 4 1 35 , w w w .su ayr estau ran t.com.

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Merry Christmas at Gallery Cafe

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Hard Rock after dark

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PIMEX : Phuket International Boat Show 2016

T he P hu ke t I n tern ation al B oat S how take s p lace f rom 7 th to 1 0 th Ja n u ary 2 0 1 6 . T he reg ion ’ s lon g est ru n n in g B oat S how sin ce 2 0 0 3 w e b rin g tog ether a sp ectacu lar disp lay of state of the art yachts, marine equipment, luxury lif estyl e p rodu cts an d p rop erty deve lop men ts.

O p en daily f rom 1 1 .0 0 am to 7 .0 0 p m an d all w elcome w ith f ree en try . F ood an d b eve rag e ou tlets al f resco on the b oardw alk an d f u n f or all the f amily . A n eve n t N ot to b e missed. w w w . p hu ke tb oatshow .com, P rou dly su p p orted b y C lass A ct M edia - T he P hu ke t N ew s, N ovo sti P hu ke ta, L ive 8 9 .5 & T he P hu ke t N ew s T V .

C on tact A n dy D ow den , A n daman M arin e C on su ltan ts, marserv@ p hu ke temail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 2 7670, Fax : 076 379 604.

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F rien dship B each W aterf ron t R esort N ew Y ears E ve . C eleb ration . F eatu rin g : F ire S how , C ab aret S how , L iv e D .J. , F irew orks, W elcome drink, Party Favors. International Buffet with I mp orted B eef F ilet, G rilled S almon , aw ard w in n in g B .B .Q .R ib s, R oast D u ck C u rry , P raw n C ockt ail an d a larg e assortmen t of A p p etiz ers, D esserts, S alads an d S ide D ishes. A du lts 1 , 9 0 0 T hb + + K ids u n der 1 2 - 7 0 0 + , C on tact C hef C harlie, 2 7 / 1 S oi M ittrap ap R aw ai M u an g P hu ke t, chef @f rien dship b each.com, 6 6 8 9 7 2 8 5304 , Fax 66 76 289 139.

New Year Eve Elegant dinner at Leonardo Davinci

C ome an d j oin u s f rom 7 p m on w ards on D ecemb er 31 st in celeb ration of the 2 0 1 6 N ew ear at our fun-filled, stylish and elegant dinner, all with a distinctive Italian flavour. With welcome drin ks an d accomp an yi n g sp arkl in g w in e w ith each men u , the eve n in g w ill b e a hap p y p arty f u ll of f u n , live mu sic, f rien dship an d of cou rse the midn ig ht cou n tdow n an d celeb ration . H ead C hef E n zo an d his team w ill p rep are the most sumptuous five course fish or meatb ased au then tic I talian men u s rep lete w ith the finest fresh produce, served with happiness to yo u r tab le. C ome an d j oin u s in maki n g the start of 2016 a night to remember , mkt@pandp g rou p .asia, 0 7 6 6 0 4 2 9 6 .

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Festive Season Beverages Promotion at TEXTURE Café and Restaurant

C eleb rate the f estive season tog ether w ith the p romotion of imp orted S ou th A f rican b ottle at on ly B aht 6 5 0 w hen sp en din g a min imu m of B aht 1 , 0 0 0 p er b ill. O r en j oy ou r p romotion on selected b eve rag es du rin g D ecemb er eve ry day f rom 1 1 : 0 0 am to 1 0 : 30 p m, closed eve ry Wednesday, info@texturephuket.com or 081 9 1 6 1 4 30 .

Great Mexican, Thai and Flamegrilled Burgers in a beautiful setting!

PIWC fundraising event - A Mediterranean Night

T he P I W C an n u al f u n draisin g eve n t, cost is 2 , 5 0 0 b aht p er p erson , in clu des 1 drin k, b u f f et din n er an d en tertain men t. M ore details to f ollow soon . P rou dly su p p orted b y T he P hu ke t N ew s.

New Years Eve. Celebration and Dinner Buffet

P hu ke t’ s most an ticip ated p arty eve n t of the ye ar, the electrif yi n g D J F estiva l. T he eve n t w ill f eatu re 9 straig ht days of ou trag eou sly talen ted D J p erf orman ces f rom 1 2 - 2 0 D ecemb er. A total of 9 local an d in tern ation al su p erstar D Js w ill rock the X A N A B each C lu b w ith A ttica w ith a ticke t p rice of on ly T H B 9 0 0 p er eve n t, or T H B 1 , 5 0 0 f or the f u ll f estiva l p ass. F or reserva tion s and information, visit www.xanabeachclub.com or contact info@xanabeachclub.com. Proudly su p p orted b y L iv e 8 9 .5 .

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Holiday promotion from Tiya’s Hammocks 20% discount

A ll p u rchase on all items du rin g 1 5 D ec, 2 0 1 5 5 Ja n , 2 0 1 6 g et 2 0 % discou n t. T ry it b ef ore b u y it at O n T op D ay & N ig ht B each clu b in P aton g for Luxury Rope Hammock or Anthem Wake P ark in C hern g T alay f or ou r b est sellin g C olorf u l V W eave hammock, 0 8 9 6 0 0 0 0 4 1 .

I f y ou hav e time this mon th g et dow n to S ea B reez e located in R oy al P hu k et M arin a. O p en 9 am to 1 0 p m ev ery day serv in g home- made mexican specialties, flame grilled burgers and Thai specials All sport available shown liv e, C on tact: R eserv ation s, in f o@seab reez erp m.com, 0 7 6 36 0 8 0 6 .

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PGFC Thailand 2016 “Classic” Sport Fishing Tournament

57 hours of non-stop sport fisihing, held offshore” arou n d the S imilan I slan ds. A s alw ay s the prize monies offered are the largest in Asia. Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, limited edition p rin ts, an d mu ch more. M an y boats already confirmed, including teams f rom A u stralia, C an ada, G erman y , U S A , H on g K on g , the U K an d S in g ap ore. F or f u rther details p lease con tact W arren C row e + 6 6 ( 0 ) 8 1 2 7 0 4 2 9 1 or A n dy B rig ht + 6 6 ( 0 ) 862739948, info@phuketgamefishingclub. com P rou dly su p p orted b y The Phuket News.

THE DECK restaurant

THE DECK restaurant embraces expansive vi ew s across the w ater sp an n in g f rom the sou thern p oin t of K amala B each to the N orthern p oin t of K amala B each let’ s n ot f org et also the mou n tain vi ew s. T H E D E C K R estau ran t men u T hai F u sion is desig n ed b y K evi n B Ja mieson as a ran g e of dishes f or in divi du als or as a shared selection . M en tion P hu ke t N ew s and receive 10 off on Food only , info@taoshag rou p .com, 0 9 4 4 9 0 32 6 9 .

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O p en eve ry day , 3 classes daily : 9 a.m in the morn in g , then 5 .1 5 p .m af tern oon an d 7 .1 5 p .m ev en in g . M en an d w omen all ag es, j u st come, y ou w ill lov e it. w ork ou t an d stretch.

T on e y ou r mu scles, lose f at, g et in shap e, an d f eel g ood. S ee y ou in y og a class soon .

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88 Tasty restaurant and bar is offering promotion b ef ore the en d of the ye ar order a somtam tray , g et F R E E 1 b ottle of C oke . M ore in f ormation f aceb ook. com/ 8 8 tasty . K hu n L ek, 0 9 7 0 4 7 7 8 2 2 .

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D ecem ber 2 3 , 1 9 0 6 eginald essenden transmits the first radio broadcast comprising a poetry reading a violin solo and a speech.

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● Assisting the PR manager with planning and implementing PR plans for the company ● Representing the company at events & exhibitions ● General Marketing and PR admin tasks

Qualifications:

● Good communication skills both in Thai & English ● Degree qualified – recent graduate welcome to apply ● Have own transport (bike or car) ● Ability to work after normal work hours and/or weekends (time in lieu will be given)

We offer:

● Competitive salary ● Social security (10%) paid by the company ● Excellent career progress opportunity ● Time in lieu for any overtime hours worked If you are professional & enthusiastic person, this is an excellent opportunity to advance in a growing & innovative media business in Phuket

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

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

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

RADIO/TV JOURNALIST/PRESENTER

Graphic Designer

Class Act Media is looking for a young and dynamic presenter

W e are currently recruiting for a graphic designer to j oin our team to handle the layout of our publications, including online.

for our radio and TV portals in Phuket. LIVE 89.5 is the leading English-speaking radio station and Phuket News TV is the island’s leading digital TV portal. Here’s our wishlist for the ideal applicant:

The job:

● you’ll need a good command of written and spoken English ● you’ll need to know the basics of acquiring and preparing news ● you’ll need to be comfortable in front of a camera ● you’ll need to be comfortable in front of a radio microphone ● Thais and foreigners welcome to apply

● Excellent skills with InD esign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other

We’ll provide training for the right person. (and all the other stuff) Interested candidates are invited to send their applications, with full resume, in English indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

W e r eq ui r e F ul l T i me G r a phi c D esi g ner s to ha nd l e:

● D esigning advertisements for clients ● Layout of The Phuket News and our other publications ● All artwork and graphic design work related to production

'Novosti Phuketa' ‘Phuket Ticket Master’

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Q ualifications: ● ●

Applicants must have:

●

graphic design software ● Min. 1 year experience in design and layout of newspapers or magazi nes ● G ood English ( written and spoken)

We offer:

We offer:

● Competitive salary ● Friendly work environment ● Excellent progress opportunity and j ob security Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

‘The Phuket News’, 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', ‘Live 89.5’ 'Phuket News TV' ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ &

● ● ● ● ●

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

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T w o su z u k i 2 2 5 H P ou tb oards - on ly 30 0 hou rs, cu stom made R I B - din g hy w ith small ou tb oard, en g in e electron ics an d hy drau lics, ray marin e G P S / radar/ dep th sou n der, man y ex tras. 3, 8 5 0 , 0 0 0 . T H B , 0 8 9 8 7 3 37 1 3.

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B ou g ht in sep t. 2 0 1 4 , 1 4 hrs on ly ! su z u k i en g in e+ b oat u n der w arran ty ( su z u k i p hu k et) . b imin i+ trailer+ tu b e cov ers. 0 9 35 8 4 0 5 6 5 ( ru s/ en g ) 0 9 8 7 0 8 6 6 32 ( f r/ en g , 35 0 , 0 0 0 thb , )

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5 3 f t P ow er C atamaran b y S ilv er P rin cess Y achts. B eau tif u l desig n , comp act y acht w ith sp ace & modern in terior. D imen sion s: 5 3 f t len g th, 2 1 f t b eam, 4 f t draf t, 5 0 p assen g ers, 2 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 T H B , S on n y , 6 6 9 8 8 1 0 5 0 2 4 , w w w . silv er- p rin cess.com, son n y @silv er- p rin cess.com

CAR FOR SALE Toyota Fortuner Turbo Diesel

F O R T U N E R A U T O T u rb o D iesel 1 0 5 0 0 0 K m. M etal. G rey O n e F aran g O w n er T oy ota S erv ice H istory . B ar F ron t an d B ack , E x cellen t con dition B lu e B ook R eg o an d in su ran ce to M ay 2 0 1 6 G oin g O v ersea, P rice : 6 9 5 , 0 0 0 T H B , A n dre A cca, an dre. acca@hotmail.f r, 0 8 1 9 7 9 4 5 4 7 .

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Horse and Dog Vet Hospital

Roof top Patong Mini Golf T he b est sea v iew 1 8 H oles, roof top M in i G olf . L ocated on the 4th floor of Banana Walk Plaza in Paton g , 0 9 1 7 6 2 2 6 2 8 , http : / / p aton g min ig olf .com

O p en f rom 1 0 am. – 8 p m.* S erv ice all ty p es of an imals. * E x p erien ced p rof ession als.C on tact: 0 7 6 6 2 0 1 36 /0 8 4 2 1 0 6 8 6 8 an d con tact@horsedog v et.com w w w .horsedog v et.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Newly renovated hotel for rent

H otel/ g u est ren t f rom ow n street, man y p lease call. +

hou se in P aton g ’ s heart f or er. 1 2 rooms, 2 shop s to b u sy f acilities. F or more details, 6 6 ( 0 ) 8 1 5 38 1 39 9 .

Pets Magic Planet

O p en f rom 9 am. - 7 p m. * T he b est in tern ation al b ran ds. * T he u ltimate choice. * L u x u ry accessries & j ew els.

C on tact: 0 7 6 6 2 0 1 0 6 / 0 9 1 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 an d con tact@p etsmag icp lan et.com

Commercial laundry in Patong

A lready serv e more than 4 0 0 hotel rooms.

I n come u p to 1 0 , 0 0 0 b aht/ day du rin g hig h season . 8 0 sq m. R en t 2 5 , 0 0 0 b aht in c. w ater su p p ly p lu s a tru ck . P rice : 2 M B .

J eep p y , the_ p romen ade@hotmail.com, 0 9 31 6 0 6 5 6 6 .

20 12 Toyota Fortuna 24 , 0 0 0 km

2 0 1 2 P earl w hite T oy ota F ortu n a F or S ale. 3.0 D 4 D V N T u rb o G reat con dition - B aht B lack leather in terior. T ax / in su ran ce till 2 0 1 6 , 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 , L och P alm, K athu , P hu k et, g law re1 2 3@g mail.com, 0 8 9 8 6 6 8 8 2 5 .

Business for sale in Patong

C ommercial sp ace w ith 6 f u rn ished rooms u p stairs. R eg istered T hai comp an y ( 2 w ork permits). Lease upto Sep, 2022. Profitable b u sin ess, S hilp a G an g u ly , ithemb ahomes@ y ahoo.com, 0 8 9 9 8 0 7 7 5 8 / 0 8 4 4 4 3 0 4 8 8 .

Bangla Nightclub for Lease I n -

clu des top en d lig htin g an d sou n d sy stems, P O S , f ridg es an d f u rn itu re. N o k ey mon ey , j u st ren t. S imp ly add stock an d staff to be ready to go, Contact: Steve, stev ep earcerg j @hotmail.co.u k , 0 8 9 5 8 7 0 8 1 9 ( E N ) .

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Nissan Teana 2.5 Lt

M odel 2 0 N O W 1 ,0 T hai: 0 9 mau rice.p

B reez e R esiden ce. T otal lan d 1 , 8 0 0 sq .m ( 5 R ai) . L ocated on K ho K hao I slan d. ( ab ou t 2 0 k ms. f rom K hao L ak ) ex actly on stu n n in g b each f ron t. B u ilt in y ear 2 0 1 1 . A ccommodation : 8 V illas, 6 O n e- B edroom A p artmen t, 6 T w o- B edroom A p artmen t. * * 9 0 % b ook ed f or accommodation in H ig h S eason * * , P rice: 1 8 0 M B , b en j amas.n ew detox @g mail.com, 0 6 1 2 0 7 2 0 7 7 .

tele, take over + incl. training complete equipment, staff room, 3 or 5 y ears leasin g con tract. Y early v olu me 4 mio. han sib ak ery @ g mail.com, P rice: 3.5 million , C on tact M r. S tark , an sib ak ery @ g mail.com

Best Deal R aw ai b u sin ess f or sale. A rea ap p rox 2 R ai, can do

restau lease, f rom B 7 1 7 6 /

ran t or other b u sin ess.F iv e min s f rom b each. L on g term y early ren t B 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 4 b edrooms hou se in clu ded. R edu ce 9 8 0 , 0 0 0 to B 5 2 0 , 0 0 0 . C on tact K hu n A sok e at 0 8 9 6 4 6 b ig _ redchili@y ahoo.com

CAR FOR SALE TOY OTA Fortuner 20 0 9

7 seats, S ilv er, G P S v ideo, F amily car D iesel 2 , 6 9 4 cc, B lu e b ook S erv ice history T oy ota P earl 7 8 , 0 0 0 k ms. A U T O M A T I C tran smission , g olf g u ru 2 0 0 5 @y ahoo. co.u k , 0 7 6 6 1 5 8 2 7 .

Company Cars For Sale - AS NEW

els 1 .H on S w if t 34 9 6 39 .0 0 0 6 7 7 9 .0 0 0 A 0 8 6 7 4 7 9 2

A L L C ars A u tomat A ll low mileag e( 2 0 - 30 T k m) . A ll 2 0 1 3 M odda C ity 39 5 .0 0 0 2 .H on da B rio 34 9 .0 0 0 3.S u z u k i .0 0 0 4 .N issan A lmera 34 9 .0 0 0 5 .H on da F reed .C hev rolet T railb laz er L T Z 9 4 9 .0 0 0 7 .N issan X T rail ll cars in top con dition , w ith leather in terior. C on tact 9 2 or 0 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 4 .

1 4 1 7 , 0 0 0 k m. N ew p rice 1 .7 M ln 5 0 , 0 0 0 B aht E n g : 0 8 1 7 8 8 8 2 8 0 0 1 6 3 2 1 4 0 , C on tact M au rice, hu k et@g mail.com , 0 9 0 1 6 3 2 1 4 0 .

Mitsubishi Paj ero Sports

M itsu b ishi P aj ero S con dition , 1 4 , 0 0 0 K M 9 5 0 ,0 0 0 T H B E n g : P T hai: P h. 0 8 0 38 3 30

Restaurant on Main Street

German bakery & deli & snack M ain road, 8 y ears clien -

Honda J az z 20 0 9 15 0 0 cc Auto

5 7 , 0 0 0 k ms. O n e ow n er sin ce n ew .

R eg u larly serv iced b y H on da. T ax an d I n su ran ce u n til the en d of J u n e an d available now at right offer.Reduced b y 4 0 , 0 0 0 b ht, P rice : R E D U C E D to 330 , 0 0 0 b ht o.n .o, A n dy + 6 6 8 4 6 9 0 9 1 4 4 , an dy smalster@g mail.com P rice : R E D U C E D to 330 , 0 0 0 b ht o.n .o, A n dy + 6 6 8 4 6 9 0 9 1 4 4 , an dy smalster@g mail.com.

Wellness Centre For Sale Ocean

L arg e, tastef u lly decorated restau ran t in Cherngtalay. Fully fitted and equipped k itchen , 1 0 0 seats, b ar. W alk in an d start b u sin ess. A sk in g B 1 .4 mill. 0 8 9 4 0 0 5 9 0 7 .

MOTORBIKES FOR SALE

CAR FOR SALE

p orts 2 0 1 2 , A 1 , S ilv er C olou r. h. 0 9 9 36 1 4 5 8 2 6 0 .

Everest 4 WD Quick Sale

1 0 + y rs b u t mechan ically look s g reat. M an u al. O n ly or of f ers ab ov e 4 0 0 k con f ast sale, B 4 5 0 , 0 0 0 T H B asian w in d.b iz , 0 8 1 - 8 9 2 6 7 1 0 .

driv es an d B 4 5 0 ,0 0 0 sidered f or , p eterh@

CAR FOR RENT

Long term car rental hav e a g ood car ren tal, T oy ota V ios, M az da 2 2 4 / 7 su p C hao f a 0 8 9 6 4 8

or similar w ith tru e f u ll p rof ession al in su ran ce an d p ort M on thly rates B 1 4 0 0 0 , S oi S u k ee 4 0 / 1 9 moo 9 east rd 39 chalon g mu an g , n in ascars@g mail.com, 0 4 9 9 .

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Sale Ducati Monster 79 6 ABS

2 0 1 4 y ear 7 5 0 0 k m P erf ect con dition ! S ev eral ex tras. S ame n ew P rice 32 0 , 0 0 0 . + 6 6 8 5 0 6 8 1 1 33, 0 6 8 1 1 33@ g mail.com

Motorbike for sale R 1 2 0 0 R T B M W

2 0 0 k ms 2 y rs w arran t. F rom B M W T hailan d as ( n ew ) . E x tras in c B M W G P S B 2 8 , 0 0 0 , T ou rteck en g in e p rotectors B 1 5 , 2 1 5 , B M W b ik e cov er B 7 , 30 0 , G p s B 34 , 2 0 0 . V alu ed at B 1 , 334 , 4 6 5 . F ou r mon ths old w ith sp ecial color. O n ly B 1 , 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 . F irst to see w ill b u y , k ieran p madden @hotmail.com , 0 9 6 9 2 4 4 6 6 1 .

Z oomer-X for sale

Y ear 2 0 1 3. G ood con dition , on e ow n er, w ell main tain ed, P rice 38 , 0 0 0 b aht. P ls call 0 8 8 7 6 5 5 8 8 2

Kawasaki Versys 65 0 ABS 20 12

S how room con dition , n ew f rom K aw P hu k et M ay 2 0 1 2 , 2 , 0 0 0 k m, H ep co & B E n g in e B ars & R ear- rack , K aw asak i g u ards an d P y ramid H u g g er., 2 2 0 , 0 0 0 P au l, 0 8 4 1 30 3 2 34 , P lon g more@hotmail.com

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S A V E T I M E ! W e clean y ou r car at y ou r p lace. N o.1 car w ash deliv ery in P hu k et. C all 0 7 6 - 35 5 - 0 4 2 or g o to C lean C ar.me f or more details.

MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Membership

B lu e C an y on M emb ership f or sale. 1 corp orate n omin ee f or sale T H B 6 30 , 0 0 0 in c tran sf er f ee. g rahamhaslam@hotmail.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 24 Hrs Service Home & Hotel Call H ealth C are @ H ome

C lin ic, M edical S erv ice C en ter 2 4 hrs serv ice home an d hotel call, C on tact: D r.P hisit K amp eera, p isit. doc@hotmail.com, 0 8 1 6 9 3 4 8 1 6 , 0 8 1 9 5 8 8 8 9 1 , 0 7 6 38 5 2 9 1 .

De Laguna By Dr.J aQ I n tern ation al

C lin ic E n g lish S p eak in g D octor B y A p p oin tmen t 0 9 5 0 8 5 1 1 8 8 F B : D rJ aq W arn n issorn P rov idin g A n ti- A g in g ( B otox , F iller, L iv e C ell T herap y , A ltern ativ e C an cer T reatmen t, C helation M edical, H ou se C all) . I n teg rativ e an d A dv an cemen t in M edicin e f or in div idu aliz ed treatmen t p rog rams f or p atien ts of all ag es an d w ith v ariou s disorders, E mail: tosaw cu te@g mail.com

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FURNITURE FOR SALE Swinging Sun Loungers For Sale

S w in g in g , su n lou n g ers, b ran d n ew , ex cellen t q u ality - 6 , 0 0 0 b aht on ly , C on tact: E ddy , eddy elan @ y ahoo.com, 0 8 9 9 7 1 0 2 7 8 .

KITCHEN SERVICE The Knife-grinder service

M ob ile M ob ile sharp en in g serv ice f or k n iv es an d meat slicer b lades, b lu n t k n iv es sharp en ed p rof ession ally w ith G erman k n ow - how an d G erman eq u ip men t. M r. D irk , thek n if eg rin der@ hotmail.com, 0 8 7 2 7 6 5 8 6 9 .

MOVING SERVICES Looking for Moving Company?

PROPERTY FOR SALE

W ith ov er 1 5 y ears of ex p erien ce B ig mov e P hu k et is the n u mb er 1 p rov ider of mov in g an d ship p in g in an d ou t of P hu k et T hailan d. W e p rov ide storag e in a state of the art clean , secu re, storag e f acility located cen trally in P hu k et. w w w .b ig mov ep hu k et.com, 0 8 1 - 7 9 7 - 5 37 7 .

Grand Boat Plaz a – House for Sale/ Rent

N ew detached v illa w ith modern sty le in H eart of P hu k et T ow n w ith 3 b edrooms, 3 b athrooms an d 2 car p ark s. S p aciou s op en liv in g an d din in g areas w ith hig h ceilin g s. Q u iet location su rrou n din g w ith n atu re, secu re w ith C C T V an d 2 4 hrs secu rity serv ice, larg e commu n al sw immin g p ool an d clu b hou se. C losed to maj or dep artmen t stores su ch as C en tral F estiv al‚ T esco L otu s, B ig C , I n tern ation al schools an d hosp itals.

C on tact 0 9 5 2 5 7 7 9 9 8 , allab ou thk t@g mail.com

PETS FOR ADOPTION Small toy poodle

S mall toy p oodle f or adop tion to a an imal lov in g f amily w ho liv es in T hailan d.

C on tact S herin .p eace@g mail.com f or adop tion en q u iry .

OTHER Office Space aguna

Office Space Laguna - Plaza del Mar Fully Furnished offices 4 Office Suite plus boardroom Rent entire unit or individual office 0 8 0 0 4 5 4 4 7 4 .

RESORT FOR SALE/ LEASE

Resort for sale lease any offer consider I want go sailin g ag ain ! ! , A ddress : 6 7 / 1 8 S oi S ermsu k R aw ai P hu k et, b ig asail@samart.co.th, C on tact + 6 6 ( 0 ) 8 6 9 4 0 1 8 6 0 .

For Sale

I n du strial ov er lock er. W hitehou se B ran d. 3 T hread. B ran d n ew n ev er u sed. F u ll tool k it. B arg ain at 1 2 , 0 0 0 B aht. C all S an di 0 8 7 2 6 4 0 7 7 8 .

PROPERTY FOR SALE 7 Rooms Villa for sale

5 R ai N ice su n set sea v iew P erf ect f or resort H ill side at M ai K hao b each, J u liu s_ schu ster2 0 0 1 @y ahoo.de, 0 8 7 2 6 7 1 1 9 2 .

House For Sale

L ocated in R aw ai soi S amak i3 2 b edroom 2 b athroom 1 L au n dry room 1 storag e room L iv in g area 1 6 0 sq .m, C han ot title 2 8 0 sq .m, 4 .2 M B , R ico9 9 6 3@hotmail. com, 0 8 3 6 4 0 9 0 4 1 .

OCEAN VIEW LAND HALF RAI 79 7 Sq m.

T his b eau tif u l b lock is ready to b u ild on .I t has a sealed en try on a sealed road. I t has p ow er con n ected. W ater av ailab le an d a saf e title.K amala 6 .7 5 million B aht.

C all ou r rep on 0 9 3 5 7 8 2 2 8 1 or con tact ow n er direct v ia email y oty 30 @hotmail.com.

Land For Sale 3 Mil Baht

In Thalang area 2.5 Rai beautiful, flat lan d w ith access road, C han ote title, on ly 5 min u tes f rom T han y ap u ra ( P I A I n tern ation al school) . sk .than y a@g mail. com, 0 8 1 7 37 8 6 2 4 .

The Base Downtown - Sale/ Rent

1 B ed ( 35 sq m) & 2 B ed ( 6 0 sq m) , f u lly f u rn ished, p ool v iew . N ear C en tral, B I S , B ig C , L otu s, S iriroj hosp ital, D arasamu t S chool, T hai H u a S chool ( C lose to n ew Central Embassy- good investment). Swimming pool, fitness & lib rary . R en t: 1 5 , 0 0 0 - 2 5 , 0 0 0 T H B / mon th an d 35 , 0 0 0 - 4 5 , 0 0 0 T H B / mon th. P an attap orn .c@g mail.com, 0 9 3 6 39 4 6 5 4 .

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Ocean Front Land

3.5 R ai w ith 9 0 meter of w ater f ron tag e, op p osite of Y acht H av en marin a, 8 0 0 meter aw ay on P han g n g a side. P u b lic road, electricity , w ater an d ready to b u ild. F or sale direct f rom ow n er, on ly 1 9 .5 mill B aht. P erson : M on tha , P hon e : 0 8 1 34 3 0 7 7 7 .

Ocean Front Villa

B ran d n ew , f u lly f u rn ished, 3- 4 b edrooms, 5 bathrooms, 10-meter infinity swimming p ool, b eau tif u l v iew . F or q u ick sale on ly 1 9 .5 million b aht. G u aran teed ren tal 8 % p er y ear.

P erson : M on tha , P hon e : 0 8 1 34 3 0 7 7 7 .

Luxury 4 Bed Pool Villa Rawai

B eau tif u l 4 B ed V illa on larg e 8 0 0 S M lan d p lot in R aw ai/ N ai H arn area. 2 6 0 S M of en closed liv in g sp ace. L arg e sala w ith P ool B ar. E stab lished trop ical g arden an d 6 0 S M P ool. P riv ate g u est hou se.2 C ar P ark . P rice : 1 1 .8 M illion B aht , E mail : K eow ee1 5 @g mail.com.

SPACIOUS 4 -BED RAWAI VILLA

B eau tif u l home in 1 , 0 38 sq m g arden s.

T hree en su ite b eds, g u est hou se, 9 x 4 m p ool, maid’ s room. L iv in g sp ace 32 0 sq m.

P riv ate access. E mail : alan g ath@g mail. com , P hon e : 0 8 7 2 7 3 0 1 4 1 .

House For Sale

L ocated in a q u iet S oi n ear K athu w aterf all, is a 2 b edroom, 2 b athroom hou se w ith cou rt y ard an d car p ort. W ith a C han ote T itle & 4 8 T alan g W ah ( ap p rox 2 0 0 m2 ) , P rice : 35 0 0 0 0 0 . S tev en J oy ce. K athu 0 8 6 1 2 0 6 9 34 . g o2 sp oon @y ahoo.com

Kata Seaview Condo For Sale

N ew 1 b edroom w ith g reat sea an d su n set v iew s! 4 4 sq m. L easehold w ith f orieg n f reehold av ailab le. S w immin g p ool, sau n a an d clu b hou se. F lex ib le f u rn itu re op tion s.

G reat man ag emen t an d ren tal p rog ram, 0 8 2 2 5 4 0 7 6 0 .

Land For Sale

L ocated in K athu ov er look in g the C ab le S k i is a n ice b lock 5 4 T alan g W ah on a C han ote T itle. S oi N amtok K athu , P rice : 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 . S tev en . J oy ce. 0 8 6 1 2 0 6 9 34 .g o2 sp oon @y ahoo.com

Townhouse for sale. Chalong.

T ow n hou se 1 5 0 sq .m, 2 storey , 2 b edroom, liv in g room, k itchen , 2 b alcon y , 2 b athroom, office, parking. Fully furnitured. Chalong circle, P rice: 37 0 0 0 0 0 , C on tact: M ariy a, mv s9 7 @y an dex .ru , 0 8 2 2 7 5 1 1 4 6 , F ax : 0 9 1 8 0 5 37 2 5 .

PROPERTY FOR SALE Beautifull Classy Villa

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Phuket lose in season finale YAMAHA

FOOTBALL

LEAGUE 1 - 2015

Saroj Kueprasertkij rep orter3@classactmedia.co.th

P

huket FC ended the 2015 Yamaha League One season with a disappointing result at Surakul Stadium last Saturday (Dec 12) losing to bottom of the league Trat FC 0-1.

Although the hosts controlled the maj ority of the start of the match, it was the visitors who got the first chance at goal when on 10 minutes a shot from the edge of the penalty box was saved by the Ronins’ keeper, Piyawat Inthaparim.

The hosts fought back, and ust five minutes later hatdanai J oompha took a shot from 20 yards out, forcing visiting keeper Chaiyaporn U ttamaratt to make a save.

However, it was The White Elephants who were to score the only goal of the game, and that came on 27 minutes from striker Borce Manevski.

The Ronins tried to respond with Chatdanai having a second chance at goal on 32 minutes. He received the ball inside the host’s penalty area but his shot was blocked by Trat’s defence.

Phuket’s Andre Lopes (right) says it will be very hard for him to play for another club in Thailand following his recent departure from Phuket FC. He is still undecided on a new club. Photo: Steven W Layne Four minutes later, Yusuke Sato missed a big chance to make it level, his header from a corner went j ust wide of the near post.

Before the interval, Phuket came close again when midfielder asan amansin had a good chance from the edge of the box , but his strike went over the bar.

Phuket started the second half strongly and were awarded two free kicks on 53 and 57 minutes. However, both strikes

Super

rom midfielder le o i were well o target.

The best chance of the game for Phuket came on 63 minutes when substitute Patipat Amatantree had a shot from 30 yards out, but sadly he saw the shot hit the bar.

Six minutes later, the Ronins came very close again when Moussa Sylla again hit the bar with a long range shot.

In the closing minutes of the game Phuket should have been awarded a penalty when

Se7en DIVISION 1

#

TEAM

PLD

W

T

L

GOALS DIFF

PTS

1 Daohang FC

4

3

0

1

22

6

9

2 Kanchana Flying

4

3

0

1

14

3

9

3 Naraya United

4

2

2

0

9

6

8

4 Pita Bar

3

1

1

1

11

4

4

5 Black Pearl FC

4

1

1

2

7

-4

4

6 Blue Horizon

3

1

0

2

4

-7

3

7 Phuket Condos and Homes

3

0

1

2

5

-3

1

8 Dolphins Bay FC

3

0

1

2

6

-5

1

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TEAM

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W

T

L

1 TEFL Campus

4

4

0

0

26

23

12

2 Jumbo United

4

4

0

0

23

17

12

3 Thailand Weightloss

4

4

0

0

15

11

12

4 Phuket Condos and Homes B

4

3

1

0

18

13

10

5 The Hulks by Power En

4

2

0

2

10

0

6

6 The Routes FC

4

2

0

2

12

-2

6

7 PWK. 108

4

2

0

2

10

-2

6

8 Samkong FC

4

1

1

2

14

4

4

9 The Sky FC

4

1

1

2

5

2

4

Thailand Weightloss – PWK. 108

3–2

10 Shambala United

4

1

1

2

5

-2

4

Samkong FC – Charoenchai Foods FC

8–0

11 Almali FC

4

1

1

2

11

-7

4

The Sky FC – Friends FC

0–0

12 Charoenchai Foods FC

4

1

0

3

6

-9

3

0–0

13 KTEC FC

4

1

0

3

10

-13

3

14 KB FC

4

1

0

3

8

-23

3

Phuket Condos and Homes B – Shambala United RT Chalong Tower Condo – The Routes FC The Hulks by Power En – Jumbo United

15 Friends FC

4

0

2

2

4

-6

2

TEFL Campus – KB FC

14 – 1

16 RT Chalong Tower Condo

4

0

1

3

11

-6

1

KTEC FC – Almali FC

2–4

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Naraya United (in blue) stay top of table in Division 1 after a 2-2 draw against challengers Pita Bar (black).

RESULT Division 1 Blue Horizon – Daohang FC

2–8

Naraya United – Pita Bar

2–2

Phuket Condos and Homes – Kanchana Flying

2–4

Dolphins Bay FC – Black Pearl FC

2–4

Division 2

0–3 2–3

Sumsem N ima was brought down in the box , but the referee waved play on.

The score remained at 0-1 at the final whistle confirming both team’s relegation to Division 2.

After the game, captain Sato, who has since announced his return to J apan said, “I would like to thank the president and the fans for giving me the chance to complete 100 games for the club and also for having

faith in me as the captain of Phuket FC. I would like to say sorry on behalf of the team that we did not survive in League One, but we tried our best,” he said.

Andre Lopes, who has also gone back to his home country Brazil before deciding on where he wants to play nex t said, “I will always keep Phuket in my heart. However, I have to say sorry to the president and fans for not avoiding relegation this season.

Team

P

GD Pts

1

Police United

38

54

2

Pattaya United

38

37

65

3

BBCU FC

38

8

60

80

4

Sukhothai FC

37

18

59

5

Nakhonpathom United

37

12

59

8

Thai Honda Ladkrabang

38

16

57

7

PTT Rayong

38

2

54

8

Prachuap FC

38

2

54

9

Air Force Central FC

38

3

52

10

Angthong FC

38

7

51

11

Songkhla United

38

-7

51

12

Samutsongkhram BTU FC

38

2

50

13

Bangkok FC

38

-5

49

14

Krabi FC

38

-1

49

15

Chiangmai FC

38

-11

48

16

Phichit FC

38

-4

48

17

Phuket FC

38 -27 43

18

Ayutthaya FC

38

-24

43

19

TTM FC

38

-17

40

20

Trat FC

38

-65

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“ han you to the sta and club for always taking care of me and my family,” he said.

“I was very happy when I played at Surakul Stadium. My wife and I will keep Phuket FC in our hearts always. I feel so attached to the club that it will be very hard for me to play for another club in this country should I get the chance,” he added.

C l a s s Ac t m e d i a w e r e p r o u d m e d i a p a r t n e r s o f Ph u k e t FC .

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Phuket fishing tourne to return March 2016

ailand 2014 assicT FISHING

he time is getting closer for the PGFC THAILAN D 2016 “Classic” Sport Fishing Tournament which will be held from March o shore rom the beauti ul Similan Islands, renowned as Thailand’s premium sport fishing area some 70 miles northwest of Chalong Bay, Phuket. s always the pri e monies o ered will be the largest in Asia.

There are already many boats confirmed, including teams from Australia, Canada, Germany, U SA, Hong Kong, the U K and Singapore.

The boats normally cruise up the

Tournament

Similan Islands

February 2014

day before, making for a very enj oyable four days in one of Asia’s most sought a ter fishing destinations.

shing Club, (RBFC) Phuket, Thailand.

Phuket VNEA Pool League Standings

A number of sponsors are also confirmed including ahoo harters Palladin Phuket, Marine Life, PMA, al about ar ad ohally s ier 42, OZ Lures and Kan Eang @ Pier.

Further maj or sponsors are currently being sought for the event.

There is always a shortage of game fishing boats available due to the number of entrants, so any team enquiries should be forwarded ASAP to: arren rowe at phu etgamefishingclub@ gmail.com before they all go!

Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities should also please contact arren.

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687 809 832 829 889 769 911 0

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112 112 112 112 128 112 112 112 112 0

23 33 35 54 63 63 58 86 97 0

649 610 592 832 984 882 896 990 1041 0

370 354 360 32 2 -159 -65 -271 -623 0

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1094 1089 1030 967 1001 892 885 708

92 85 68 68 68 56 46 29

128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128

946 872 842 836 805 649 776 0

75 71 55 59 42 38 44 0

1019 964 952 864 986 723 831 719 418 0

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Brother-sister duo bring home trophies from golf tournament GOLF CON GRATU LATION S go out to BISP’s brother-sister duo Mark and Mint Luangnitikul for bringing home the winning trophies from the recent TGA J unior Golf Ranking event, which took place at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.

A qualifying event for the Thai Southern Region, which included golfers from 6 to 17 years-old, both have now qualified for the final national competition to be held in Bangkok in J anuary.

Mark played in the U nder 14 category, while his sister Mint, aged 9 , was the youngest player in the girls U nder 11 category. If they do well at the

Northerns retain Pryder Cup BOWLING

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fter last years’ surprising and shocking defeat to the N orthern Hemisphere team, the Southern Hemisphere were hoping to bounce back and reclaim the trophy in this years annual ‘ Pryder Cup’ competition held at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club.

Based on the Ryder/ Presidents/ Solheim cup format, 8 players from each team competed on 2 x fours, 4 x doubles and 8 x singles matches.

With one point up for grabs for each match, 7 points minimum were needed by the N ortherns to retain the cup whilst the Southerns needed 7.5 points minimum to win back the trophy they last held 3 years ago.

Slight favourites on paper, due to late withdrawals from the N orthern team, the Southerns probably fancied their chances.

As always in this format, the captain’s choices of pairings and lane allocation, (done in secret prior to each round) could, and did, turn out to be a crucial part of the games.

In the fours, the N ortherns played safe by picking one

outhern a tain ohn riffiths ri ht han s the tro h to the innin a tain f ersta ho retain the u for a fourth ear strong team and one weaker team. So, it was one point each after the fours.

In the doubles, team and lane selection was trickier for both captains. Some games went with form and others against, and once again the points were shared leaving the match level at 3-3.

This now meant that singles order and lane selection for the singles was ultra important for both teams.

The Southerns tactic of selecting ‘ form horses’ J ohn riffiths and reigning amala Singles champion Dean Lambert on their favourite lane bac fired spectacularly as both fell to comprehensive

defeats by the Swedish dynamos, U lf Egerstad and U lf Danielsson.

Conversely, the N ortherns tactic of giving the two cup ‘ rookies’ Stef Rodrigues and J ohnathan (J onty) Hayes previous ex perience in the doubles on the tricky lane 4 proved to be a masterstroke as both used that knowledge of the lane to triumph against the form book in their singles.

Even though after the first round of singles the scores were tied 5-5, those two points from the ‘ rookies’ were unex pected, and, in the end crucial and possibly brilliantly conceived.

Apart from the previously

orthern tea

mentioned games, all the other singles were ‘ nip and tuck’, several only being won or lost by one point.

The prime ex ample being when George Sasanow bowled a ‘ wonder bowl’ with his very last delivery to ‘ nip’ a victory in the singles for the Southerns over Richard Tuck.

In the end, after all the drama and ex citement, the cunning strategy and tactics of the N orthern team saw them prevail as winners 8 -6 and retain the cup.

The stand out overall performer of the day was N ortherner Rob Knight who finished with a per ect record from his games.

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Phuket Cricket League underway CRICKET

T

he Phuket Cricket League commenced on unday ec 13) at the Alan Cooke Ground with two matches. he irst match was a tight contest with the de ending champions halang ric et eam defeating the recent Outrigger T20 champions atong ric et lub in the last over.

TCT won the toss and sent Patong in to bat. Patrick Morton and eemant a u were gi ted with three no balls and five wides in the first our overs as atong s ipped away to 0 for 34.

Alex Runhaar had Morton (13 runs caught behind with the first ball o the th over and rom there TCT worked their way back into the game. ico c onald bowled an accurate spell before the drinks brea to pic up the wic ets o Imtiya ushta and a u . t drinks Patong were 3/ 53.

After the drink break, Mudasir ehman carried on where c onald le t o pic ing up rom his first two overs to have atong a ter 14 overs. Patong’s Anthony V an Blerk was the standout with the bat. On a day when boundaries were hard to come by he scored not out rom 28 balls including four six es. Patong ended on au ehman c onald .

Thalang Cricket Club’s Hico McDonald sends the ball on its way for a six. Photo: Michael Way TCT’s run chase started with the loss of 2 wickets for 8 runs.

McDonald and Andrew McMillan then steadied the TCT innings but were well held by the accurate Patong bowlers. At drinks TCT were 2/ 56. he atong bowlers remained in control after the break and soon had c illan caught o the bowling o Imtiya ushta .

Patong’s new recruit Craig Leaver took 2 wickets in his nex t 2 overs to place Patong in a strong position with re uiring to win rom ust overs.

Much like Patong’s innings, the last overs were again fruitful for the batting side. McDonald took full advantage of any loose deliveries,

hitting long and straight to bring up his half century and narrow the target to runs rom balls.

Mushtaq bowled Garry Lane 6 (10) o his pads with balls remaining and runs separating the teams. ary arric came out swinging but wasn’t able to connect with the moving ball.

McDonald had the strike to start the last over with ust runs re uired or victory. atong s captain a u choose to bowl and delivered a wide first up ollowed by a ull pitched ball that was hit for four to tie the game. ith the fielders brought in to save the single McDonald sent the nex t delivery over the fence to end an exciting first hu et ric et

eague match. c onald c illan eaver .

I Mushtaq 2/ 35).

In the day s second game between Island Cricket Club (ICC) and Laguna, Laguna win the toss and deciding to field first .

ICC started well and were on track for a nice score at the 10over drinks break, and arguably well on top with only 2 wickets down in the 50s and would have counted themselves as unluc y with a wicket on the stroke of drinks.

N one the less, they would have been confident to go and really challenge in the following 10 overs.

Laguna had witnessed a good start in the field with a nice catch to

han removing the ever dangerous hand o a tric y ball rom ouse . ut ollowing that the irrepressible Shah took charge and kept the score ticking over and Laguna fell under pressure.

Laguna were presented with another chance and the catch was agonisingly taken for three seconds, but, the ball fell loose and the new recruit llis eventually limped o with a cor ed amstring and aguna were down to men. oming bac a ter the drin break ICC lost a quick wicket but pressed on to the s when calamity ell to some good bowling rom angston and ouse (still on a hat trick) cleaned up the tail and Laguna were left chasing to win.

Laguna’s innings ex ploded fast with Irfan chasing the runs and noc ing the ball o the boundary, but he fell away and skied one to be well caught. When Manish Sadarangani fell for 26 off the bowling of A Chand things slowed down or aguna and with some great bowling rom ol ar I moved in or the ill and set some very aggressive fields.

A see-sawing contest in the final overs saw aguna drop to wic ets or but a ter some sha y moments dropped catches a dead ball rom hitting the power lines, Laguna held on to win with 2 overs to spare.

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by Chang, and one of the biggest sporting events in Southern hailand ic ed o last unday ec with the first match being between TU K TU K FC and BOAT & BEST. The event is being held at epublic tadium and is organised by Republic Phuket and sponsored by Thai Beverage Co Ltd. Ex -Phuket FC president, ramu tchariyachai presided over the opening ceremony o the Republic Phuket 2015 Cup Season 2 on Sunday where he said, “In the Chang Presents Republic Phuket 2015 Cup we want to promote sport to hu et people and promote healthy activities such as football for everyone to partake in during their leisure time.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claimed his team’s hopes of a topfour finish are over after they fell 20 points behind Leicester, despite substitute Loic Remy scoring to give them hope with 13 minutes remaining.

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FOOTBALL ose Mourinho insists he will fight to stay as helsea manager a ter accusing his players o betraying him in their de eat at remier eague leaders eicester ity on onday night ec . ourinho told helsea s underachieving stars to be humble as they loo to turn around their dismal de ence o the nglish title and claimed he wants to remain in charge. helsea have lost nine o their league games so ar this season and sit ust one point above the relegation one while eicester climbed bac to the top than s to goals rom league to scorer amie ardy and iyad ahre .

“I eel li e my wor was betrayed said ourinho.

“I wor ed our days on this match and prepared everything relating to the opponents.

“I identified our movements where they score almost all their goals. “ y players got all that in ormation but we still con-

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ceded the first and the second goals rom those movements. ourinho claimed his team s hopes o a top our finish are over a ter they ell points behind eicester despite substitute oic emy scoring to give them hope with minutes remaining. helsea s latest lop is certain to bring renewed reports that ourinho is on the verge o being sac ed but he is determined to oversee a turnaround and urged his players to show humility as they loo to change their ortunes in coming games. “ he players who are not per orming well must or sure eel attac ed in their pride and their sel esteem he said. “ hey now have to do everything to get results in a humble way. “ he players at this minute cannot eel top players or they are superstars. “ hey have to eel I am not the player o the season not the orld champion not the remier eague champion . “ he players have to put their eet bac on the ground and be more humble.

“ hey have to loo to the eicester players and eel these are the top players. “ hey have to loo to underland and at ord and say we are at the same level as you are. s ed whether he believed he would remain in charge the year old said “I want to be clearly.

“I have no doubt and I am not a raid o a big challenge.

I want to stay.

“I hope r owner oman bramovich and the board want me to stay because I want to stay.

“I accept we are around the relegation one I don t accept we are in a relegation battle. ourinho gave a more cryptic response to uestions about den a ard who appeared to ignore his manager s re uest to continue when the elgium midfielder limped o with a first hal in ury. “ e made the decision in a ew seconds he was on the oor he came o when he went on to try he immediately decided to go bac said ourinho.

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in ured he said.

In contrast to helsea s troubled title de ence eicester have lost ust once all season in the league and sit two points clear o rsenal at the summit. ut manager laudio anieri insists reaching points to ensure another season in the top ight remains his number one ob ective. “ or our ans we are top o the league but or my players we need another five points he said. “ ow we have verton and iverpool away and anchester ity and ournemouth who are a antastic team at home. hese are very tough matches. et me achieve points and then I will thin about the next goal. nd anieri dismissed ears that ardy and ahre could leave in anuary a ter their superb seasons. “ obody can buy them he said. “ hey don t have the money to buy them.

“I don t want to put a price on them. or me they don t have a price.

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English Premier League 2015 - 2016 Team

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F

A GD Pts

1

Leicester

16

10

5

1

34

22

12

35

2

Arsenal

16

10

3

3

29

13

16

33

3

Man City

16

10

2

4

32

17

15

32

4

Man Utd

16

8

5

3

21

12

9

29

5

Tottenham

16

6

8

2

26

14

12

26

6

Crystal Palace

16

8

2

6

21

15

6

26

7

Watford

16

7

4

5

18

16

2

25

8

West Ham

16

6

6

4

25

21

4

24

9

Liverpool

16

6

6

4

20

19

1

24

10

Everton

16

5

8

3

29

21

8

23

11

Stoke

16

6

5

5

13

14

-1

23

12

Southampton

16

5

6

5

21

19

2

21

13

West Brom

16

5

5

6

16

21

-5

20

14

Bournemouth

16

4

4

8

20

31 -11

16

15

Newcastle

16

4

4

8

18

31 -13

16

16

Chelsea

16

4

3

9

18

26

-8

15

17

Swansea

16

3

5

8

15

24

-9

14

18

Norwich

16

3

5

8

18

28 -10

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19

Sunderland

16

3

3

10

17

30 -13

12

20

Aston Villa

16

1

3

12

13

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number of Phuket FC’s foreign players, including Andre Lopes, Trent McClenahan and Yusuke Sato, have headed home following Sunday’s (Dec 13) announcement by Phuket FC President and Kata Group CEO Pramookpisitt Achariyachai that he and his family will no longer manage or be involved with the club.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the club’s Republic Training Ground following a 0-1 defeat to bottom-positioned Trat FC on Saturday (Dec 12), a game which also cemented Ronin’s relegation to Division 2 (see page 35).

Speaking at the press conference, Mr Pramook said, “I am proud to have played a part in Phuket FC for three and a half years.

“When I took over the club in 2012, the team was in trouble and many people wanted me to help. I appreciate and

admire all the club’s previous managers who worked so hard in managing to get the club into Division One even though they themselves were having big financial problems at that time.

“Managing the team requires a lot of money and almost never generated any income. To build and manage a football team you must truly love football, and perhaps be a bit crazy.

“I believe that if there isn’t a businessman who puts his own financial support into a club, that club will not survive,” he said.

Mr Pramook went on to say that he and his family often felt low because of posts which were put on Facebook by some fans.

“They would curse our team when we lost or didn’t play well,” he said.

“I wanted to ask them why they had to be so mean to us at a time when we needed them the most.

“However, there are still many fans that support us no matter whether we lose or win, they often lifted mine and the team’s spirits,” he added.

He also stated that although the team was relegated to Division 2 this season, he hoped that in his time as president, he had proved to Phuket FC’s fans what his true intentions for the club were.

“We were not involved with the club to achieve political gain, we became involved with a sincere heart and did it for the fans who clearly are as passionate about football as we are as a family.

“We invested so much money in the club and were happy when we won. However, we felt sad when we were condemned by our fans on Facebook when we lost. The latter hurts me the most, and this actually makes me understand what those managers who came before me had to endure,” he said.

Mr Pramook added that he put his heart and soul into Phuket FC because he wanted to return happiness to the people of Phuket, “as they are the people who gave me my many opportunities in life, he said.

“After reviewing my position and my duty with the club, I think I am now done

with Phuket FC. My family and I officially announce the end of [our] Phuket FC team.

“We want to apologise that our team slipped down to Division 2. All our players gave it their best throughout the season. I hope that a better person can come in and support Phuket FC after me.

“Thank you to all our sponsors that have helped us through our seasons,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Pramook’s wife and former Phuket senator Thanyaluck Achariyachai went on to say, “We came to manage and own Phuket FC because a number of people had asked us to become involved. This was because the team was in deep trouble at the time and the team needed a lot of money in order to help them survive.”

She also stated that in the past three years the family had spent more than B200 million on the club. “In the first six months we were in charge we spent B25mn, in the second year B60mn, the third B75mn and this year B65mn. “ Eve n t hou g h club sponsors gave us B10mn, we still had to dip into our

business money to sup por t the team,” she said “We do want to continue to help support Phuket, but not manage Phuket FC. I think we can do other things to support the island.

“When we were managing the team we became very depressed because people would condemn and put us down if we lost, and that has to stop,” she added.

Ms Thanyaluck also said that the person she felt most sorry for was her son Pariyawit, whom she always went around the country with to support him and the team and was always ready to stand by should the team lose.

“I admire my son, he is only 24 years old and has been helping his father manage the team and do his best for Phuket.

“However, we are now done with Phuket FC so I beg you all to stop breaking our spirit,” she concluded.

Mr Pariyawit concluded the press conference by saying, “I am happy that I had the chance to help my father for the last two years. Every time I saw the team win I was happy.

“I am not going to take negative comments seriously as I understand people got upset when we lost. If we did lose some people would condemn us, but if we won they would admire and be happy for us. But that is normal,” he said.

“We invested a lot of money bringing in the best strikers and making our team the best. We really hoped that we would take the team to the Thai Premier League but that didn’t happen.

“Today we are stepping down from the club, but we hope that someone better and stronger will take our place.

“We are not going anywhere and we will continue to support Phuket FC forever because Phuket FC is in our hearts,” he said.

It is still unknown whether anyone will step in to take over the helm at Phuket FC, or in fact whether there will still be a team to play in Division 2 come the 2016 season.

The club is now in complete limbo with not only the fans, but also the Thai players still unsure of their and the club’s future. thephuketnews