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PHUKET DIVE BOAT DRAMA ‘Frightened passengers jumped overboard as Little Princess capsized’ Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter4@classactmedia.co.th
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he manager of the liveaboard dive boat Little Princess has given dramatic details of how the boat sank in heavy seas off Koh Tachai in Phang Nga province on Tuesday (April 16), with many passengers jumping overboard, and their belongings sinking to the bottom of the sea along with the boat. The manager, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Little Princess set sail from Bon Island, south of Tachai, at midday with 31 divers and crew on board. The weather appeared normal, though there were some waves, and the boat could not move at its normal cruising speed. By about 2 pm, the Little Princess was about four nautical miles (7.5 kilometres) from
Tachai Island. The weather was deteriorating rapidly, with heavy rain and increasing waves driven by rising winds from the west. The passengers became increasingly frightened as waves poured over the stern and through ventilation holes. The crews used the bilge pump at full power in an attempt to bail out the water, then added a second pump, but still the water gained. About 1.6 nautical miles (3 km) from Koh Tachai, the boat was listing heavily and the crew could not right it. More waves poured in. At that point, some passengers jumped overboard wearing life jackets or Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs), with the aim of swimming to the island. One passenger filled 12 BCDs with air and the crew threw those into the water
The Little Princess, now sitting on the bottom of the sea, 70 metres down. for extra buoyancy for the swimmers. The captain sent out an SOS by radio and fired off two distress flares while crew counted the people in the water. They realised there were still four passengers aboard the boat, below decks. They too were helped overboard. Just in time; the boat by now was lying on its side and beyond hope of saving.
Two crew members hurried to launch the Little Princess’s two life rafts, but succeeded with only one because the interior of the boat had started to break up. They abandoned ship. Moments later the Little Princess sank to the sea bed, some 70 metres below. Surin National Park officials, having heard the SOS, tried to reach the site in a
rubber dinghy, but could not find the swimmers in the high waves. After about 30 minutes a fishing boat that had been sheltering from the storm in the lee of Koh Tachai weighed anchor and went to the recsue, plucking everyone out of the water and then heading back to the island, landing at about 5 pm. Meanwhile, the Thai Navy
ship HTMS Pattani was on the way from the Tab Lamu Navy base. It arrived off Koh Tachai at 9 pm and started taking on board the 400 people hunkering down on the island, including the passengers and crew of the Little Princess. The Pattani eventually arrived back at Tab Lamu at 3 am Wednesday (April 17), with no serious injuries or deaths reported among the victims of the storm. The manager of the Little Princess said sadly, “There is no way that the boat – which is worth about B15 million – can be salvaged. “We’ve had this boat for eight years. It was an accident and no one wanted it to happen. “I have insurance but it will not cover all the losses, which include diving equipment and passengers’ personal belongings, including identity documents.”
Doubt over ‘no road deaths’ PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS on Wednesday (April 18) celebrated a week of no deaths on the island’s roads during the so-called “Seven Days of Danger”, from April 10 to 16 during Songkran. Published figures from the Disaster Prevention & Mitigation Office show a total of 26 accidents with 27 victims hospitalised, and no deaths. The figures for Monday (April 15) were adjusted downward from five accidents with five injuries, to three of each. Questions have been raised, however, about that last figure with the discovery that 75-year-
old Jingiang Jamreunnam from Phuket died of head injuries in Vachira Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday – after the “seven days” had finished – from a crash the night before. The Phuket News checked with the island’s six main hospitals and five – Patong, Thalang, Phuket International, Bangkok Phuket and the OrBorJor hospital – all said that they had had no deaths from road accidents during the seven days. Vachira Phuket Hospital, however, refused to give numbers and Sant Jantarawong, Director of the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Office, told The Phuket News that Mr Jingiang’s death could not be added to the statistics because “they have already been compiled and sent to Bangkok”. However, provided Vachira staff are not sitting on more unrecorded deaths, the statistics are still a victory for the province, where the road carnage over the Songkran period has been considerably lower than in the rest of the country. Over the first six days 2,581 accidents were recorded nationwide, with 2,783 injured and 285 deaths, an average of 3.7 per province.
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IN BRIEF Bird flu ‘not a concern’ The head of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office has said the H7N9 ‘bird flu’ virus, which by Tuesday (April 16) had killed 16 people in China, is “not a big concern” for Phuket. Provincial Chief Medical Officer, Dr Buncha Kakong, confirmed that there was no cause for alarm at this stage, but added that his office would keep a close eye on the situation, and tourists arriving in the island, in particular Chinese, for signs that they are unwell. “This virus is not transmitted from human to human, but rather from animals to humans.”
Teenager shot delivering gas A teenager delivering cooking gas in a three-wheel motorbike was shot on Kra Rd, Phuket Town, on April 10. Vachara Tathaptip, 19, was rushed to Vachira Hospital with a bullet wound to the chest after he was shot while crossing the Kar Jan bridge near Suzuki Plaza. His mother, Sunan Tathaptip, 56, who rushed to the hospital to be with him, looked shocked as she told The Phuket News, “My son has never had any disputes with anyone else.”
Police investigate motorbike ‘arson’
Four motorbikes were set alight early on April 9 on Soi Klong Bang Wad in Patong in the latest incident in a spate of motorbike fires around the island, with all believed to be arson. Pol Maj Pattapee Srichai of Kathu Police said when police arrived the bikes were on fire, and it took firefighters 15 minutes to extinguish the blaze. This morning’s blaze follows seven other suspected motorbike arsons since the start of March.
Media Club seeks donations The Phuket Media Club (PMC) is receiving donations of consumer goods for victims of the March 22 fire at the Karen and hilltribe refugee camp in Mae Hong Son in the north of Thailand that killed 35 people and left 3,828 without shelter. Until the end of this month the PMC is open to donations of anything “necessary to living”, which will be carried to Mae Hong Son by the Kusondharm Foundation. For details, call Peerapong Ponpramon at 081 397 4624
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Fourth member of skimmer gang sought POLICE HAVE ISSUED A PHOTOgraph of a fourth member of the alleged ATM skimming gang, three of whom were arrested on Sunday (April 14). He has been named as 20-year-old Mounir Arabi, a French citizen, also wanted in Pattaya for skimming. Anyone spotting Arabi or having information about his whereabouts should call 08-97244040. The other three members of the gang, Mhoussin Mahamond, 22, and Ganzouai Zaidi, 29, both French citizens, along
with, Tunisian Adjemi Ramzi, 31, were presented to the media on Monday, along with evidence seized by police. All have been charged with possession of equipment for electronic theft, being in Thailand illegally (having overstayed their visas) and, in the case of Ramzi, with possession of a banned substance, marijuana. Superintendent of Investigations, Pol Col Wanchai Palawan, told The Phuket News, “Our investigations have revealed that they had technological backup from
aboard, and that their crimes were carefully planned. “We also found that one of the men we caught, Ganzouai Zaidi, was already wanted on an arrest warrant issued in January for skimming in the Kamala area.” Col Wanchai added, “I want to warn people using ATMs that if your card seems to be stuck in the ATM, it may be because of the skimmer machinery. “The card holder should immediately report to the nearest bank branch and check the status of their account.”
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olice have issued a compilation of videos from CCTV cameras showing different angles of the gold robbery and murder at the CP Goldmaster shop last Monday (April 8). The compilation can be seen on The Phuket News website and on YouTube, and police have urged members of the public to watch it in the hope that it will jog memories or that someone may recognise the robber despite his disguise. Phuket Town Investigations Division Inspector Pol Lt Col Prawit Engchuan told The Phuket News, “We are continuing with our investigation but I would ask the media to help publicise and share
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The robber outside the shop. this clip. People can share it on Facebook, too. “If anyone has information that may lead to the arrest of the robber, please, call Provincial Police Commander Choti Chavalviwat at 08-1699-6068 or 08-1802-1011; Pol Col Sermpan Sirikong, Superintendent of Phuket Police, at 08-1691-1263
or 08-5792-5588; or myself at 08-1415-8668.” Gen Choti told The Phuket News that in addition to the video, “wanted” posters of the killer will be put up in many parts of the island. He revealed that the gun used to kill Apichet Chuklieng was a .22 calibre weapon, leading police to believe that the robber was not a professional gunman. “A professional killer would not normally use a [small calibre] .22 weapon; he would use a .38 or a .45. “All police stations on the island are working together to find him. I believe he is still on Phuket Island.” A reward of B400,000 has been offered by CP Goldmaster for information leading to the arrest of the criminal.
The wanted man, Mounir Arabi, from his passport.
Phuket expat loses B100k to skimming Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th
PHUKET EXPAT ALI GOEbel is issuing advice to other ATM users after B100,000 was skimmed from her bank account on Saturday (April 13) while in Hua Hin – cover your hand when you’re entering your pincode. Mrs Goebel had B100,000 taken out of her Citibank account in 11 transactions on Saturday, with bank records showing the money was taken out from an ATM machine in Vietnam. She was alerted via an email from the bank, which questioned the multiple transactions. A phone call stopped any further withdrawals, but by that time the skimmers had already taken a large amount of cash. “The withdrawals started at US$50, then up to US$85, then US$100, US$200 and then US$400. And finally it was stopped at B100,000. It is scary. It is lucky I caught it because that account had
B200,000 in it and they could have got it all.” Mrs Goebel, who has lived in Phuket for six years, said a cash fraud investigation was already under way by Citibank. “I’m disputing the transactions, and I’ve sent some paperwork to them. It could take up to two months but I will get the money back.” When she called the bank and asked how it might have happened, Ms Goebel was told the skimmers attach some sort of scanner to the ATM, and set up a camera so they can video you entering your pin. She said that ATM users should use cover their hand when entering their pin on an ATM, to avoid being videoed if there was a camera set up. “The bank also said it is better to use bank ATM machines as they are safer. I use the ATMs at Family Marts and 7-Elevens.” Mrs Goebel said Citibank had been “excellent” to deal with, and she was thankful she would have her money returned.
Filipino caught with ice SONNY PASONG CORNEL, 31, from the Philippines was arrested at Phuket International Airport last Friday morning (April 12) when he arrived from India via Kuala Lumpur carrying 7.1 kilos of crystal
methamphetamine (ya ice) – with a street value of B24 million – concealed in his luggage. A Customs official told The Phuket News that Cornel was picked out of the passengers
because Customs had received a tip-off that a Filipino carrying drugs from India would arrive in Phuket on Friday. Cornel was sent to Bangkok under guard for further questioning.
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BRITON HUGH GLASS, 57, was arrested on Thursday last week (April 11) by Phuket Immigration Police at the request of the UK’s Serious Crime Squad, which wants him for child molestation offences. He was arrested after a phone call was made to him, inviting him to a meeting at the Sea Pearl Villa hotel in Patong. Police said Glass has a long record of sex crimes against juveniles, having served jail time in the US and Malta and probation in Scotland. Glass arrived in Thailand in 2011 to work in a hotel in Phuket. Complaints were laid against him that he had sexually assaulted two boys in the hotel. The complaints will now not be pursued as Glass was sent home under escort last Friday. “After we received the request from the British Embassy, we cancelled his visa, and deported him,” Pol Capt Angkhan Yasanop of Phuket Immigration Police.
fficials given the task of looking after Rohingya refugees in Phuket are at a loss as to how to handle them, thanks to the government in Bangkok dragging its feet on issuing a policy on handling the refugees. A meeting of a sub-committee of the Human Trafficking Protection and Suppression Centre decided last week that the Rohingya are not its responsibility under existing Thai Human Rights legislation, as they have not been “trafficked”. Jiranan Jiemjaroen, head of the Children and Family Residence, brought up the question of the Rohingya youngsters currently housed at the centre. At the moment 57 adult Rohingya are being kept in Immigration Police cells but those under 18 – there are 23 of them – have been placed in the Residence, which in normal times is for sheltering Thai children who have been abused in some way, including being victims of human trafficking. Ms Jiranan told the meet-
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Jiranan Jiemjaroen, head of the Children and Family Residence: Problems with Rohingya youngsters. ing, “It is not that we don’t want to take care of them. “We have tried our best to help them, but the budget given to us is B55 a day per child, which is not enough.” She added that the Rohingya youngsters themselves have not been helping. “Some of them are not familiar with the food we give them, so they fling the plates back at us.” Sometimes they brawl, she said, and several of the children have run away from the centre.
Two have still not returned. “We have tried hard to help them but I think we need to find the solution for this problem.” The meeting decided that the Rohingya cannot be the responsibility of the Human Trafficking Protection and Suppression Center. In the meantime, the question of what is to be done with the young Rohingya at the Residence hangs in limbo, waiting while the government drags its feet over the policy so desperately needed.
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Accused cop refuses to answer questions THE TOURIST POLICE SEnior Sergeant at the centre of the Phuket Town boarding shootout in late March is still refusing to answer many police questions about the incident. Pol Col Sermpan Sirikong, superintendent of Phuket Town Police, told The Phuket News that 40-year-old Tourist Police Sen Sgt Maj Pinchai Piyadilok had been questioned by police but had refused to answer many of the questions put to him. Sgt Maj Pinchai remains in hospital in Songkla province, following amputation of his leg. He faces two counts of murder and one of attempted murder in relation to the case. Meanwhile, the other survivor of the mayhem, Natthapong Keawkuanchum, 25, has yet to be questioned by police. He has been discharged from Vachira Hospital and is now resting at home. Col Sermpan said, “His mother refused to let the investigators question her son, because he needed to rest after his operation. After that, police visited to question him, but he was quite confused and he gave muddled answers. “I need both of them to speak to fill the gaps in the investigation. But I cannot force them to say anything. They have the right to refuse to speak before the trial.” Police are also waiting for the results of forensic tests on the bullets and cases, which were sent to Bangkok. When police arrived at the boarding house on March 20, they found 25-year-old Chalermpon Tripak dead on the bed in his room with one shot in the stomach. Lying dead in a bloody heap next to the door was 25-year-old Saran Chaiyatham, shot in the left side of his chest. Still alive, with a stomach wound, was Mr Natthapong. Sgt Maj Pinchai Piyadilok was found slumped outside the door to the room. At the time of the shooting, Phuket Police Chief Gen Choti Chavalviwat told The Phuket News that Sgt Maj Pichai’s gun was the only one found at the scene, indicating he fired the fatal shots.
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Phuket expat in ICU following motorbike crash near Ao Yon Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th
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huket resident Cathy Coles-Clark is unlikely to forget the moment she came across her husband, Stuart, lying on the road following a bad motorbike crash after he dodged a cat on the road. Mr Clark, 37, was driving home on his motorbike from Ao Yon on April 2 around 9pm, around 10 minutes ahead of Cathy, who was following behind also on a motorbike. A cat came out on the road and Mr Clark moved to avoid it, and then looked in his side mirror to check he had missed it. He then hit the concrete curb and his bike flipped and hit a metal fence. He flew off and landed on his head, suffering multiple fractures to the top part of his spine. He is now in Vachira Hospital Phuket, unable to move his legs. When Mrs Coles-Clark reached the scene, she found about 30 locals there and her husband lying on the road. “I screamed. I threw my
helmet on the ground and ran to him,” she said. The ambulance came promptly and Mr Clark was taken to Bangkok Hospital Phuket, where he was put on a respirator. The next day he was transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital, where he remains in ICU, unable to move his legs and with limited movement in his arms. Mr Clark had surgery on his spine on April 5 to secure the fractures. “Every day he’s been making progress with movement, and the movement he’s got back in his arms has been very, very positive,” his wife said. “He has sensation in his upper arms, and he can lift his arms. He has no feeling in his legs, and also a collapsed lung. The surgeon said he is unable to make an accurate prognosis for a least six months.” He has a tracheotomy so is able to mouth words to his wife, and also to his mother Valerie and sister Louise, who travelled to Phuket when they heard of the crash. Mr Clark is covered by
From left, Cathy, Stuart, Stuart’s mother Valerie, and sister Louise at Vachira Hospital. insurance. He has AIA accident insurance, which covered up to B100,000, all of which was used up during his stay at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. He is also covered by social insurance by his work (he is the general manager of Coral Seekers), which will cover at least three months of care.
Family wants help to get American back to the US Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th
GEORGE BYRDWELL HARris Jr has been lying in a hospital in Phuket for the past eight months after a horrific motorbike accident in August last year. His family want to get him home but money is the problem. Mr Harris, 53, who worked offshore on oil rigs, was on one of his regular vacations in Phuket when he was hit by a car driven by a Belgian. Mr Harris, from Louisiana in the United States, was first sent to Patong Hospital and then transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital where he underwent five hours of brain surgery. The operation saved his life but he was severely injured. It took him two months to come out of a coma, and he is still badly disabled. “George is not a vegetable; he reacts to people, but he can’t speak or do anything for himself,” his younger brother Hal, 49, said. Like George, Hal Harris worked offshore and stayed in Phuket when on leave. He says he had to abandon his
job after the accident in order to look after George. Dr Lersak Leenanithikul, the doctor who performed the brain surgery and has been tending to Mr Harris since then, says, “After various treatments and physical therapy he has improved and has started to react to what people say.” But Dr Lersak is not optimistic about his chances of recovery, saying there is “almost zero possibility of him recovering completely and living a normal life.” Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, which has a partnership with Vachira Hospital, has agreed to take care of him – he has US social security to cover
the costs. Meanwhile, treatment at Vachira has been paid for from the Belgian driver’s insurance, and that hospital is not looking for further payments. But there is one big hurdle: the cost of flying home to the US. The total cost of repatriation to Dallas is B658,000, which neither Mr Harris nor his family have. That’s the cost of air tickets for him and a nurse to take care of him on the flight, plus portable medical equipment such as oxygen and a portable intensive care unit. Because of Mr Harris’s condition – his inability to help himself – help from the US Embassy in Bangkok requires considerable legal manoeuvrings in the US, which will cost hundreds of thousands of baht – which the family do not have. The family are now hoping that good-hearted people will donate funds. Donations can be deposited with the Vachira Phuket Hospital branch of TMB Bank, account number 495-2-24342-8, account name: Foundation for Foreigners’ Welfare. SWIFT Code: TMBKTHBK
At the moment he is not having to pay any money to stay in ICU, and so far has only paid B55,000 to cover specialist surgical equipment shipped from Bangkok for his operation. M rs Coles- Cla rk , a n English teacher, credits her husband’s full face helmet,
which he bought in the United Kingdom, for “absolutely” saving his life. “There’s no doubt about it – whether it saved his life, as in he’s still alive, or saved it as in he doesn’t have brain damage. I want to raise awareness about the necessity of wearing a helmet.”
To help with this, well known Thai singer Singto Numchok is helping to organise a benefit concert in Phuket to help raise awareness and support Mr Clark. Singto is a good friend of the couple – who have lived in Phuket for seven years since moving from the United Kingdom – and even played at their wedding. The singer is well known in Phuket circles and when his wife found out about Mr Clark, he wanted to help. He took time out from touring to visit Mr Clark, and was due to visit him in hospital on Monday evening. Singto, Mrs Coles-Clark and other friends are organising the concert, but details are yet to be confirmed. It will be held in May in Phuket. “The support has been phenomenal,” Mrs ColesClark said. “I want to thank everyone who has been supporting us, whether it has been making phone calls, bringing food, or offering rides. “[Stuart’s] been so strong, and I’m so proud of him.”
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huket Bike Week kicked off in style on Sunday (April 14), with an impressive opening ceremony marking the start of the funfilled week. Chanchai Duangjitt, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Phuket branch, said that more than 5,000 bikers have joined the event this year. “This year we have welcomed bikers from around the world. “The bikers, along with their friends and companions, total around 30,000 people coming to Phuket. “This is a huge event and I’m sure it will bring a lot of good things for Phuket, in many different ways.” Sunday’s opening ceremony included a display by the Royal Thai Navy, a Miss Phuket Bike Week competition, and numerous big bikes on display. Phuket Bike Week 2013 runs until Sunday (April 21), at Loma Park in Patong. For the full programme, visit phuketbikeweek.com
Day 6 – Friday, April 19 13.00 – 24.00 PBW 2013 Motorcycle Exhibition and Classic Bike Show 18.00 – 01.00 Music Festival (Kon-Dan-Kwean Band and Malla Band) 19.30 – 01.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Contest Round 2
Day 7 – Saturday, April 20 13.00 – 24.00 PBW 2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Custom Bike Contest 15.00 – 16.00 Riding to Tritrang Beach for Trees Planting (Green Road) 16.00 – 16.30 Ride for Peace (Patong-Chalong- Promthep Cape) 19.30 – 20.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Final Contest 18.00 – 01.00 Music Festival (Carabow Band and Maila Band)
Day 8 – Sunday, April 21 13.00 – 15.00 PBW2013 Motorcycle Exhibition & Chopper Bike Contest 19.00 – 20.00 PBW Final Tattoo Contest 2013 20.00 – 24.00 Music Festival (Pong Hin Lek Fai Band and Maila Band)
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Island gets Thailand’s newest planetarium THE LATEST GENERATION of cinema, with a screen in the shape of a dome, giving a 360-degree “immersive” experience has opened at Central Festival Phuket – the first of its kind in Thailand. The Evolution Cinema Planetarium is in the plaza at Central, near Starbucks. Project director Sergei Kovalev and manager Chanapa “Cookie” Jiso explained that the hi-tech planetarium can be used for presenting education in an entertaining and absorbing way. “We have movies for students of different ages to educate them about the universe, the stars of the planets. Many schools are already interested in our project because it is a different kind of learning for students.” Titles include Kaluoka’ hina, an animated cartoon set underwater; Realm of Light, about the history of the universe from the Big Bang to the present; Natural Selection, an animated cartoon about Charles Darwin and the evolution of species; Dawn of the Space Age, a history of human space exploration; and Starry Tale, an animated cartoon about the constellations and ancient beliefs tied to them.
Audiences – the planetarium can hold up to 38 at a time – lie back in reclining seats so that they can see the entire surface of the dome. The movies vary in length from 25 to 43 minutes. All the movies come with English and Russian soundtracks. Kaluoka’hina, Realm of Light and Starry Tale are also available in Thai. The soundtrack chosen will depend on the composition of the audience. Planetariums have been around since 1923 when the first projector was turned on in the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, with lights projecting stars onto the ceiling and the planets running on circular rails. But modern technology now makes it possible to project just about anything onto the inside of the dome. Prices for the Evolution Cinema Planetarium range from B50 for under-12s to B520 for “gold” seats for adults. The programme begins every day at 11am, with the last show at 10.10pm. For more details visit racinema.com. For group bookings call 091 654 5916; 090 179 6635.
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Above, some of the children in the SOS Phuket home. Right, the accommodation and play area at the centre.
A place to call home Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th
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ucked away dow n a small soi near the British International School in Koh Kaew lies an orphanage helping Phuket’s less fortunate youngsters. SOS Thailand was formed in 1971, set up under the banner of international organisation SOS Children’s Village. The Thai branch founders, Somsri Chareonratchapak and Sumalee Chatikawanij, were later awarded the title “Tanpuying” by HM The King – the equivalent of “Lady” in the Western world – for their contributions to society. The Phuket centre was built in 2008, and is one of five villages across the country, the others are located in Samutprakan, Songkla, Haad Yai, Nongkai, and Chiang Rai. The Phuket branch of SOS Thailand not only takes care of orphans, but also children whose parents cannot afford to look after them. This service is provided free of charge, though with a caveat. “Parents who want to visit their children can do so not more than three times a year.
The reason we have this rule is so it is fair to the other children. We are afraid that the other children, many of whom have been abandoned, will start asking when their relatives are coming.” The centre provides accommodation for 120 children aged from newborns up to 23, in separate boy and girl shared housing. They live in 10 houses, with 12 children in each, and one SOS “mother” to look after each house. “Not everyone can be a SOS mother,” explains Kanikar Suangkaew, who works in the centre’s sponsorship department. “We have a strict process to select proper and wellqualified women to join our family. Before becoming a “mother” she must spend two years proving her dedication by working as an “aunt”, who acts as the second in charge. “Our SOS ‘mothers’ need to be single women. They need to be free from every burden because they must stay in the centre at all times and take responsibility for the children.” In the centre, the children are clothed and fed three meals a day, with SOS paying their
education fees. Attached to the Phuket branch is a kindergarten, which children attend until they reach school age – then they attend local government schools. The kindergarten also has the unique aspect of being open to other children who come from poor families. Miss Kanikar tells the story of one young girl who was brought to them and is now flourishing, just one of many success stories to come from inside SOS. The girl, now four, has been in the orphanage since she was two. Her parents, unable to care for her, left her with her aged grandmother, who was also unable to help. Villagers in the area reported the case to the Department of Social Development and Human Security, in the hope that they could provide assistance. The department in turn contacted SOS, and staff from the centre visited the child. After obtaining permission from the grandmother, the Phuket centre took the girl into their care. “Prior to her arrival she was undernourished and was very shy. But after a while she adapted to the SOS family
Many children from impoverished backgrounds are given a great future at SOS. and her new “siblings”, Miss Kanikar explains. “She began to enjoy the activities and had proper meals. Time went on and she changed
– she smiles often and she is really involved in the centre. “The SOS organisation acts as like a second family to the child,” says Miss Kanikar.
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For those wishing to donate money, there are two options. You can either donate B500 per month, or a lump sum. You can transfer to the SOS Children’s Village Thailand: 1. Kasikorn Bank Bangkapi Branch Savings Account 003-2-85272-6 2. Siam Commercial Bank Chidlom Branch Savings Account 0015-48281-5 The centre also accepts clothing and non perishable food for the children.
Phuket Centre Director Somsak Apinyanun (left) and staff member Kanikar Suangkaew.
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hile last week in Phuket was characterised by a pervading sense of fear and anger, over both the atrocious actions of the callous Tesco Lotus gunman, and promises of protests by the island’s tuk-tuk drivers, this week in Phuket has by contrast, at least on the face of it, been much calmer. The wild and wet festival of Songkran came to an end and miraculously, just like Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut said was his aim, there were no reported deaths. Incredible and wonderful news indeed. However, it is important to bear in mind that there have been no official release of road death monthly statistics in Phuket for over a year. Whether this ‘figure’ of zero deaths was down to the wet weather forcing a lacklustre turnout for the festivities, the Governor’s plan of action, or the fact that deaths,
regardless of whether they’re as a result of road accidents or not, are not recorded as such unless they actually die at the scene of the accident (and not for example in the ambulance on the way to the hospital), will be known by only the few. Ironically, this week in Phuket was also characterised by tales of other road accidents – of an Englishman who swerved to avoid a cat, who is thankfully in hospital and on the road to recovery, and of an American who also survived after being knocked from his motorbike over eight months ago. He was badly injured, and remains in hospital, seriously disabled. Struggling to raise the necessary funds to pay the hospital bills and return to his American hometown, he is currently appealing for assistance. These stories seemed to
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would like to say Happy Thai New Year to all the readers of The Phuket News and wish you good luck for the coming year. I also want to say a big welcome to all visitors to the island over this joyful period. In this month’s Greetings from the Governor column, I wish to address three issues.
The new underpass Work on the new underpass at Central Festival Phuket is well and truly underway. The Samkong underpass, which will start at Tesco Lotus, will start in May. Both of these will be finished by the end of 2014. The next step is the third underpass at Bang Koo (at the top end of the bypass road, where it meets Thepkrassatri road). Work on this project will start in 2015. Motorists must be able to move from north to south, and south to north easily, and traffic should flow well. We must make sacrifices now, in the form of traffic jams, to improve the island. We understand that these improvements affect a lot of people. But if we don’t make
the changes now, what will happen in 10 years time? Please bear with it.
Rohingya on Phuket With regard to the Rohingya who have arrived in Phuket, we will do our best to help them with humanitarian aid. But this is a short term measure. Long term, we have to listen to the government and follow their instructions as
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Taxis should stick to the meter I am Thai, travel by air quite often, and always used taxi meters at Phuket air port (counter located outside the entrance door) which are much more reasonable than the inside counters that are a rip-off. A few months ago I noticed that they were trying to give customers the same fixed price as the inside counter but I spoke in southern Thai dialect to show them that I am a local and they cannot cheat me. A few day ago upon my arrival, I went to the taxi meter counter and they told me the fare to Laguna was B700 fixed price, the same as at the inside counter. I argued with them that as they are on the meter they have to charge by distance, and the sign clearly shows this – they told me the rule had changed! Most people don’t bother or are too tired to argue, but I insisted to pay by meter and finally got in the taxi. Then the meter started at B52 and the car had not even moved
yet! Despite that, the trip still cost me less than half of B700 fixed price (despite paying the standard B100 airport fee for meter taxis). Phuket taxis have always had a bad reputation for being very expensive. When the metered taxis were launched at the airport, I was very pleased to see this good option for both Thais and tourists. But easy money is so tempting, and now greed has made them do whatever they want. Air por ts of Thailand should step in and correct this situation – it’s really affecting their reputation. Chira
Don’t be so selfish Just another example of taxis disregarding Thai people and tourists is their monopoly of designated handicapped and family spaces in Tesco Lotus car parks. I have even witnessed one taxi taking up two of these spaces until his colleague returns from a job. Why do Thai people put up with this, and more importantly why does a worldwide
per the immigration process. We will ask if they would like to go back to Myanmar or not, but some of them don’t want to go back, so we have to take care of them using the government policies.
Tourist Police app The Thai Tourist Police recently launched a smartphone app called “Tourist Buddy”. This is a great idea, and a great way to use technology
to help people on the island. I think this app will be a great help to people because police can obtain a location and details about the person too. But people need to be careful about not misusing the app, otherwise it might end up like the emergency number, 191, where two thirds of the phone calls are fake ones. Have a good week everyone.
HAVE YOUR SAY chain like Tesco Lotus not deal with the problem? Pat
Hoping for good news this year [Re. Fingers crossed: No Phuket Songkran road deaths so far] I love being wrong about stuff like this. I thought for sure there would be fatalities. I did listen to a guy in a restaurant yesterday who had his arm in a sling talk about the accident he had the day before. He broke some bones. He ate his som tom, drank his beer, then hopped on his bike (no helmet of course) and drove off... driving with one hand. Dave Williams Of course, it’s worth putting emphasis on the fact the accident figures are those reported to the authorities. The number that go unreported are probably several times that. agogohome
Suspicious of his intentions [Re. Phuket News: American publisher found dead in his Pattaya apartment] Sounds like he, just like all of the other American males, was there for some per v activities. kmorgana
Just give them a passport copy [Re. Three Chinese ‘ripped off on Phuket bike rental’] Just do what I always do and give them an old passport,as long as you have one. The renter is happy as he has a passport, and so am I as I have the real one! Jimbo
Fired up about a week opinion [Re. Phuket Opinion: Fighting fire with fire] Whoever wrote this is an idiot. People are not necessarily inherently good. There are evil people in the world who live by preying on those weaker than them.
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Calcuating the tuk-tuk effect I HAVE DONE A QUICK calculation for the usage of small bus taxis like the ones in Pattaya. I guess they take about 14 passengers each. If you estimate that on an average each passenger will stay on for 10 minutes, and the service operates 16 hours a day, 30 days a month, and if you use eight months (adjusted for high/low season) full operation a year, you end up with the following calculation: 14 passengers x 6 per/ hour x 20B x 18 hours x 30 days x 8 months = B363 million. Average income per month B30.2 million. If each of the bus taxis costs B1.5 million, they are financed after 2.5 months. Today there are too many tuk-tuks in Phuket. If you presented the above quick calculation to the operators, government departments and others involved, I guess that they would start thinking. The licence for the bus taxis could be exchanged with the one for 10 tuk-tuk licenses, so if today there are 500 tuk-tuks in Patong, they could get one bus licence for every ten tuk-tuk licenses. Some of the bus taxis
could operate in zones such as the beach road, Nanai, Kalim and so on. Others could operate along the coast from Surin to Kata, and to Phuket Town and Chalong. I think the tourists would be happy, the taxi owners would be happy, and all the problems would be solved. It would also draw more tourists and be good for business among the hotels in the area. The only problems would be for the black plate taxis, but maybe they could get the longer routes such as Surin to Kata. They chould be set up as express routes and hop on/off routes in combination. As I have observed, it seems that the tuk-tuks and taxis don’t currently make too much money, they are almost always waiting around looking for fares, so I think this would be a great opportunity for them. Today we have a lot of tourists renting motorbikes, with many unfortunate accidents. But I understand why they rent them – the cost of hiring a motorbike for a day is the same as the cost for one taxi trip. Nice Patong
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Simply saying “Play nice!” to those kinds of people is both ineffective and dangerous. Deterrents and punishments are a necessary part of the “civilized society” you speak of. After they rob, rape, or shoot someone, the reason why is less important than protecting society from them doing it again. Go do your liberal experiments somewhere else. As far as the tuk-tuk mafia is concerned, the police need to be there to meet them with force if necessary to protect the rest of us from those a**holes who only want to protect their ability to rip off the rest of us. I don’t care at all why they are doing it – they just need to be stopped. Walter Johnson
Anger needs more management [Re. Bragger stabbed to death after Phuket karaoke row] I was knocked over by a Thai in a 4x4 because I happened
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to slow him down for a few seconds. He got to the next traffic lights 40 metres away. I have a broken wrist. No such thing as Land of Smiles as far as I am concerned. Graham Jones
Sky’s the limit [Re. Phuket gets Thailand’s newest planetarium] I can sit outside on the beach, and watch the sky for free. Laurie Howells
Remain strong in tough times [Re. Phuket expat in ICU following motorbike crash] Good on you for writing this. These are two of the best people I’ve ever known, and proving to be the strongest as well. Amy Bensema Sorry to read this about one of the nicest guys I’ve met while in Phuket. Get better soon Stu! Gina Smith
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Police station builder’s contract is terminated T
he Royal Thai Police have resolved to terminate their contract with PCC Development and Construction Co to build 396 police stations, some of them in Phuket, despite the company threatening to take the matter to court. The decision has been made that the contract would definitely be terminated after the latest extension was due to expire on April 17. A formal press conference was expected to be held on Wednesday to announce the decision, he said, responding to a threat by PCC on Monday to take its case to the Administrative Court if the contract is not extended. On Monday Pol Lt Col Santhana Prayoonrat, an adviser to PCC, said the firm was entitled to receive another 600 days under the contract’s maximum extension period, and would take legal action if the extension was not granted. On Tuesday morning, national police chief Gen Adul Saengsingkaew called a meeting with the sections concerned, including the legal team, before revealing the final decision not to renew the construction contract with PCC. The contractor had every right to pursue legal action, Gen Piya added, but the Royal Thai Police were unfazed by this, he said. Bangkok Post
IN BRIEF Prisoner tries to escape on a taxi motorbike A 23-year-old prisoner escaped while being taken to Pattaya provincial court for sentencing on a drug conviction on April 15. He was caught by police after he got on a motorbike taxi to escape. The suspect said he missed his son, who lived with his aunt. Pattaya Daily News
Woman suffocates while retrieving pups in burrow A 43-year-old woman burrowed into an earth cavity to take out puppies that were just born, but the hole collapsed and suffocated her on April 15. The victim’s daughter found her mother and pulled her from the hole, but she had already died. The pups were fine. PDN
Uncompleted police housing in the Bang Rong area of Phuket.
Australia jails Thai woman for prostituting daughter, 9 A THAI-BORN WOMAN was jailed in Australia Tuesday (April 16) for prostituting out her own daughter from the age of nine, marketing her to clients as the ‘new girl’ in crimes
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condemned as “despicable”. The woman, 41, was jailed for nine years in the Brisbane Supreme Court after pleading guilty to 20 offences including child trafficking and prostitu-
tion for putting her daughter into sex work at her massage parlour and brothel. It started when the girl, then just nine years old, visited her mother on holidays from
Thailand in 2004 and continued when she moved to Australia two years later through to September 2011. The court heard that her mother advertised her as the ‘new girl’ and sent her on callouts from as young as 11, threatening her with violence if she didn’t comply and encouraging her to seek gifts and offers of marriage. She eventually complained to a family friend who reported it to the police. Judge David Boddice said the woman had engaged in “systemic behaviour of in-
creasing depravity for financial reward”, regarding her daughter as a “commodity for use”. “This behaviour was particularly shocking, despicable and reprehensible as it was undertaken by a parent for financial profit... with no regard for common decency,” said Boddice. The woman, reportedly the first to be convicted under Australia’s child trafficking laws that were passed in 2005, will be eligible for parole after four years. Child trafficking carries a maximum 25-year jail term. AFP
Vain Pattaya ladyboy arrested for flashing new breasts A Pattaya ladyboy dancing with naked breasts to show to the tourists at a Naklua beer bar was arrested after defying police demands to cover up on April 13. The ladyboy said expensive surgery gave him beautiful breasts that he wanted to show to others. He vowed to continue dancing topless. PDN
Depressed father missing family hangs himself A divorced 48-year-old Buriram man living alone became depressed after his daughter left to work in Bangkok, and rarely visited him. After learning his daughter was not coming home for Songkran, he hung himself from a tree on April 11. He had earlier told his elder sister many times he wanted to die, but she did not take it seriously. PDN
Elderly Thai lady abandoned by her daughter A 85-year-old woman was left at a train station by her daughter and son-in-law, who said they would return to pick her up, but never came back on April 11. The ailing woman had no money, but was able to eat after kind strangers bought her food. The police were notified, and will contact the daughter. PDN
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Online photos of dead birds spurs Chinese flu openness P
hotos of 10 dead sparrows on a Chinese pavement which went viral on social media and drew a swift official response show how hard covering up a bird flu outbreak would be in the internet age. China has won international praise for its transparency on the H7N9 strain, which on Tuesday had killed 14 people so far, in sharp contrast to criticism for trying to conceal the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic. But analysts say the government has little choice, as technological change over the past decade and the proliferation of Twitter-like “weibo” microblogs help drive greater official openness. Mao Xiaojiong’s images, shot beneath a magnolia tree near her home in the city of Nanjing – which banned live poultry trading and culled birds after confirming H7N9 in people – were a case in point. When she posted them on her weibo account earlier this month, asking authorities to investigate, they were reposted 20,000 times, racked up hundreds of thousands of
A technician tests birds in a market in Changsha, central China’s Hunan province.The World Health Organisation said on April 8 that there is no evidence China’s bird flu is spreading between humans, but there are jitters over the outbreak. Photo: AFP/China Out views, and became a top topic on Internet portal Sina. Police whisked away one of the dead birds the same night to test for H7N9, and within two days authorities publicly ruled out the virus as a cause of death. Mao, who like many Chinese internet users uses a pseudonym to try to retain anonymity, said the spread of her post “showed this matter received great attention from
the public”. But she also deleted her original post and changed her account name because of worries over the uproar she caused. “Really nervous seeing so many reposts... As it hasn’t been confirmed by officials, I deleted the post so as not to cause panic,” she explained at the time. China keeps a tight grip on the internet, censoring content it deems politically sensitive
and keeping a close watch even on euphemisms that citizens use to evade scrutiny. In the face of H7N9, it has also used a more old-fashioned tool of control, detaining at least a dozen people for spreading false information online about outbreaks where they lived, saying their actions had heightened public fears. Censorship on the new outbreak appears limited compared to past political and health scandals, but whatever authorities’ intentions, the number and speed of postings on microblogs has made it far more difficult to control information. “The weibo has put a lot more scrutiny (on the government),” said David Bandurski of the University of Hong Kong’s China Media Project, which researches Chinese journalism.
“Weibo is working as this big kind of steam machine – it lets everyone let off steam about a very generalised frustration.” But the new medium faces limitations in bringing real political change, he added, as the one-party state still exercises control over the internet and traditional media. Rumours about SARS, which later proved true, eventually forced China to be more forthcoming about that disease, which originated in the country and went on to kill about 800 people around the world. The World Health Organization said it was pleased with China’s information sharing on H7N9, while US public health experts said it had quickly released the genome sequences needed to develop a vaccine and research the virus. “We are very satisfied and pleased with the level of information shared and we believe we have been kept fully updated on the situation,” the WHO’s representative in China, Michael O’Leary, said last week. Chinese internet users have questioned a three-week gap between the first deaths from the H7N9 outbreak and the official announcement on March 31. Chinese officials say time was needed to confirm the virus in people for the first time, but one poster drew a parallel with SARS, writing: “Delayed action 10 years ago, delayed action 10 years later... Only the virus has changed.” AFP
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Terror strikes again in the American homeland AMERICA SUDDENLY faced terror in the homeland Tuesday after carnage in Boston and a ricin scare jolted a largely peaceful run of luck since the September 11 attacks in 2001. Constantly rolling news coverage – showing the moment when two murderous explosions sent flames and smoke spurting into the air near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday – spooled endlessly on cable news stations. Blood-soaked pictures stained newspaper front pages and gruesome footage of grievously wounded victims of the first successful terror bombings in more than 11 years on US soil was easily viewable on the internet. Meanwhile, a cycle of questioning, commentary, press conferences by law enforcement and political leaders, matched by heartrending tales of the dead, recalled the unsettling days after the 9/11 attacks. While the Boston attacks were nowhere near the scale of Al-Qaeda’s airborne strikes on New York and Washington in 2001, they again debunked the idea that American soil is immune from the terrorism faced abroad. “On 9/11, we were forever disabused of the notion that attacks like the one that rocked Boston yesterday only happen on the field of battle, or in distant countries,” said the top Senate Republican, Mitch McConnell. “With the passage of time, however, and the vigilant efforts of our military, intelligence and law enforcement professionals, I think it’s safe to say that, for many, the complacency that prevailed prior to September 11th has returned.” Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer said that due to security advances, it was not an accident “we’ve been relatively free of terrorist incidents” but warned – “we can never get complacent”. President Barack Obama meanwhile gave his second televised statement in as many days, though had few answers to share with Americans as investigators groped for a motive and culprits, be they based abroad or at home. “This was a heinous and cowardly act,” Obama said. AFP
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Banks put squeeze on property loans C
ommercial banks have tightened loan approvals for property and equity markets following mounting concerns over an asset price bubble. Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said yesterday that the central bank has repeatedly instructed commercial banks to maintain their mortgage loan standards and shun competition for loans as property prices in some areas will continue to rise. Siam Commercial Bank chairman Vichit Suraphongchai said the leading property developers survived the country’s property bubble burst and financial crisis in 1997 and their strength will protect the financial market. “Despite no signs of a property bubble compared to the 1997 crisis, we are closely monitoring the situation amid market concerns and warnings from the central bank,” he said. SCB, the country’s largest mortgage loan provider with a loan portfolio of more than B400 billion, has cancelled
zero-rate mortgage loans offered to the public to prevent speculation in the booming property market. However, the bank still offers zero-rate mortgages to selected projects. CIMB Thai Bank has also become more prudent about extending mortgage loans. Despite a 10 per cent growth in its mortgage loan portfolio so far this year, this is considered the normal rate for smaller banks with outstanding mortgage loans of B30 billion and a mere 1-2 per cent market share, said CIMB Thai Bank executive vice president Adisorn Sermchaiwong. Kasikornbank has put the brakes on extending loans to some risky assets, such as unsecured loans amid rising household debts and signs of speculation in property and stock prices. KBank chief executive officer Banthoon Lamsam said such practices would be compatible with long-term asset quality. The bank’s total loan growth target of 10 per cent this year is in line with the country’s economic growth
and is good risk management practice, he added. However, real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has pooh-poohed the caution. Suphin Mechuchep, JLL managing director said this week, “There have been no clear signs of a bubble in Bangkok’s condominium market so far.” He added: “A real estate bubble can occur when there is excess demand from speculative buyers along with abundant liquidity through borrowing, driving property prices to levels well above their fundamental economic value. “Bubble conditions can also be caused by developers undertaking development without proper market studies and planning, leading to overbuilding. However, our close monitoring of Bangkok’s core and central condominium market shows that these conditions do not presently exist.” Despite the strong growth of new supply, prices of condos in both completed build-
ings and off-plan projects in Bangkok continue to rise, JLL noted. However, it said, price increases have been gradual and largely driven by sustained demand, improvements in product quality and offerings, and rising development costs. While it is hard to identify the actual percentage of speculators in the condo market, the consensus is that some projects by leading developers attract a considerable number. These projects include those in the upper-mid-price segment in prime locations, which show high potential to appreciate in price when construction is near completion. However, such projects are generally few and far between, JLL said, as actual profits on changes in condo prices are unlikely to lure strong speculative demand. Overall, most buyers are end-users who buy the property for their own use or investors looking for an income-generating asset, the company argued. Bangkok Post/JLL
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Phase 1 of The Cleat, complete with cleat-shaped roof.
Marina project set to start phase two THE DEVELOPERS OF the Cleat condominium at Krabi Boat Lagoon have announced that they are ready to launch Phase 2. Phase 1, consisting of 15 units, is almost complete; it is expected to be finished in June. The condo project will eventually consist of four
low-rise buildings with a total of 62 units built around the marina basin. Units are available for purchase or long lease. Foreigners may owned up to 49 per cent of the units. For further contact Thidarat Cherdchom by email to marketing@phuketprop ertytrip.com or by calling 076 238 948.
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GETTING A MOVE ON Pusco’s Peter Bricknell on running a logistics company SUCCESS
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ix years ago, when Peter Bricknell and his wife Jenjira bought half of Phuket Universal Services Co (Pusco), the company had a good history and good connections. But it had no staff and very little business. Building it back up again didn’t take long, he says. “We got back into the market very quickly.” These days the company has a large customer base that ranges from relocation of personal effects, sometimes just a carton or two, right up to huge and unwieldy loads such as, a few months ago, handling the onshore logistics of getting major components for the new Phuket incinerator from the ship to the site. “Seventy per cent of the business is still personal relocation, but that’s falling,” Mr Bricknell says. This is
Peter Bricknell: Everyone needs logistics. to some extent a relief – the expectations of families are very high; everything has to be absolutely perfect. That said, Pusco seems to get it right. Many of its personal effects shipments are repeat
business, and a lot of the new business comes from referrals from existing customers. Larger customers, though, are generally easier to deal with, says Mr Bricknell. And they don’t come much bigger
than Maersk, the world’s largest shipping line. Pusco is Maersk’s first choice partner along the Andaman coast for another aspect of its business; it has a fleet of drilling rigs it leases out to oil
and gas exploration companies. Every couple of years, new rigs built in Singapore are tested by Maersk in international waters off Phuket. Pusco assists Maersk with the logistics. For instance, Pusco recently organised the air shipment of a 35-tonne component for one of the rigs. It then organised for the component to be taken by sea out to the rig. Pusco moves people for Maersk, as well. The rigs have large crews that are constantly changing. Mr Bricknell and his staff organise supplies for them and, in one month, may carry 800 crew or more on or off the rig in an 85-seat shuttle boat. A growing business for the company are hotel fit-outs. Mr Bricknell explains that many new hotels are fitted out with furniture, doors and decorations from places such as Bali or Phuket. All this has to be shipped by Pusco from the source to the hotel, then unpacked and installed. A recent example was a large shipment from the Underwood factory in Phuket to a
new hotel in Puerto Rico. Pusco organised “many shipping containers” plus 80 tonnes of air freight to fulfill that contract. All of this is organised from Pusco’s small, cluttered offices on Thepkrassattri Rd, just north of Super Cheap. There’s a full-time staff of just eight people, though the company can call on as many as 30 casual workers depending on the size of the delivery. Now Pusco is for sale. “I’m 63 this year and Sint [Suthirachartkul, his partner] is 65. We’re ready to retire. I want to spend more time time with my family, Jenjira, our sevenyear-old daughter Natacha and my step-daughter Rim.” The asking price, he says, is B20 million and already three multinationals have shown interest. There’s no rush to sell, however. “Our primary focus when looking at buyers will be our staff. They’ve been with us a long time. “The future of Pusco is secured – we have a good customer base and a good reputation. And everyone needs logistics.”
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READERS’ CHOICE Sharon Lee, Director of Communica-
tions at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, standing in for the hotel’s sister resort on Mai Khao Beach, receives the Best Hotel in Phuket award from DestinAsian magazine Publisher Ronald Liem. The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa was named Best Hotel in Phuket in the magazine’s eighth annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Last year’s winner, the Banyan Tree Resort & Spa, came second.
Kingfisher comeback? JUST WHEN EVERYONE thought it was dead, with its flying license revoked for failing to renew it before expiration, India’s Kingfisher Airlines has submitted a plan to restart its operations. The carrier, which has been grounded since October 2012, saw its licence lapse earlier this year for failing to provide a revival plan for its suffering financial situation. Now, hoping to get its aircraft back in the air, King-
fisher has submitted a plan to the Director General of Civil Aviation, which according to the airline’s chief executive, Sanjay Aggarwal is a “complete plan”, Reuters reported. According to airline chairman Vijay Mallya, his UB Group will assist with initial funding for new aircraft, increasing the fleet from seven to 20 in the first few months of its return. etravelblackboard
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Chinese tourists Russian tourists now lead global ‘looking spending tables for new places’ C hina’s expenditure on travel abroad reached US$102 billion (B3 trillion) in 2012, making it the first tourism source market in the world in terms of spending. Over the past decade China has become the fastest-growing tourism market in the world. Thanks to rapid urbanisation, rising incomes and relax ation of curbs on foreign travel, the volume of international trips by Chinese travellers has grown from 10 million in 2000 to 83 million in 2012. Expenditure by Chinese tourists abroad has also increased almost eightfold since 2000. Boosted by an appreciating Chinese currency, Chinese travellers spent a record US$102 billion in international tourism in 2012, a 40 per cent jump from 2011 when it amounted to US$73 billion (B2.1 trillion). With this sustained growth, China has become the largest spender in international tourism globally in 2012. In 2005 China
ranked seventh in international tourism expenditure, and has since successively overtaken Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom. With the 2012 surge, China leaped to first place, surpassing both top spender Germany and second largest spender United States (both close to US$84 billion – B2.4 trillion – in 2012). Some of the other emerging markets have also increased their share of world tourism spending over the past decade. Among the world’s top ten source markets by expenditure, the Russian Federation saw an increase of 32 per cent in 2012, to US$43 billion (B1.3 trillion), moving it up from 7th to 5th place in the ranking of international tourism spending. Worth mentioning beyond the top ten is Brazil, with an expenditure of US$22 billion (B640 billion) in 2012, moving to 12th place up from 29th place in 2005. “Emerging economies continue to lead growth in tourism demand” said UN-
WTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “The impressive growth of tourism expenditure from China and Russia reflects the entry into the tourism market of a growing middle class from these countries, which will surely continue to change the map of world tourism.” Although the highest growth rates in expenditure abroad came from emerging economies, key traditional source markets, usually growing at a slower pace, also posted positive results. Spending on travel abroad from Germany and the US grew by 6 per cent each. Spending from the UK grew by 4 per cent and the country retained its 4th place in the list of major source markets. Expenditure by Canada grew by 7 per cent, while both Australia and Japan grew by 3 per cent. On the other hand, France (-6 per cent) and Italy (-1 per cent) were the only markets in the top ten to record a decline in international tourism spending. AsiaTravelTips
Astonishment over ‘unsafe rice’ claim THE THAI RICE INDUStry, already reeling from a massive stockpile thanks to the government’s rice pledging scheme, took another body blow this week when Thailand was included on a list of countries exporting rice with high levels of lead contamination. The report, compiled by a professor at Monmouth University in New Jersey, said that rice from Taiwan and China contained the highest levels of lead, but rice from Italy, India, Thailand, Bhutan and the
Czech Republic also contained unacceptably high levels. Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said, “Thai rice shipments are already in trouble from the government’s rice pledging scheme, in addition to the baht appreciation,” he said. He added, “We’re wondering whether the study aims to justify the US slowing rice imports. The US imports seven per cent of rice eaten in the country. Bangkok Post
KHAO LAK, KRABI AND Koh Samui are expected to become popular destinations for Russian travellers in the next high season, thanks to their beautiful beaches and convenient transport. Phuket-based consultancy C9 Hotelworks says it has spotted a trend of Russian tourists switching to new destinations after previously heading mostly for Pattaya and Phuket. Samui has also reported strong interest from Russians during the high season that started in October. Many used charter flights to fly to Surat Thani before travelling to the island by bus and boat. Krabi, too, has benefited from Russian charter flights. “We see Khao Lak, Samui and Krabi as the emerging tourist locations for Russians,” said Bill Barnett, managing director of C9 Hotelworks. “We don’t have the actual figure for Russian tourists in Krabi, but after talking to hotels and tourism operators over there, we are confident that there will be a big number of Russians visiting the southern provinces from October.” Phuket is not out of the picture yet, by any means. More than 650,000 tourists from Eastern Europe visited the island last year, representing 37 per cent growth from the previous year. Mr Barnett said there are no doubts Phuket’s tourism economy is now highly leveraged by the mounting influence of Eastern European visitors at a time when its traditional markets in Europe, still affected by the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, continue to contract. Bangkok Post
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Proud: Phuket Loves You Club’s Ian Phillips
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Historian Colin Mackay is on a mission to find the missing Thalang fort > 10
Each year, the historic 1785 battle between invading Burmese and local forces led by the now revered Heroines, the sisters Chan and Muk, is re-enacted at the Victory over Burma Field (actors above play the Burmese). But is that where Thalang Fort was actually located? Colin Mackay thinks not.
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Be proud of who you are Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th
I never really had a ‘gay’ life until I moved to Singapore seven years ago. So when I finally told my brother he said “Prove it! Sing a show tune!
Top right: Ian Phillips, the president of the Phuket Loves You Club and organiser of this year’s Phuket Pride Festival. For more information on the festivities, visit: phuket-pride.org
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he new president for this month’s Phuket Pride Festival, Briton Ian Phillips, wants to make this year’s week of activities bigger, brighter and bolder, and something for everyone – be they gay, bisexual, straight or transgender – to be proud of. The Patong resident, a telecommunications manager, was initially approached to be involved in the organising of the Phuket Pride Festival two years ago. “A friend invited me to a brainstorming session because they wanted to give Phuket Pride a major overhaul, and after that one session I became the official fund-raiser,” says Ian. Out of that initial meeting, the group of around 20 gay men decided to form the Phuket Loves You Club, and although one of its primary aims is to help the island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, Ian, who is now the president, is quick to point out that it’s not a charity. “We wanted to become a charity, but technically and legally speaking that’s rather difficult to do in Thailand, so instead we just became a ‘club’.” In this capacity, they have been organising and using the funds raised since it assumed the role of official organiser of the festival two years ago. The first step was to bring it in line with other huge, flamboyant ‘pride’ festivals held around the world, including the famous New Orleans Mardi Gras and the annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro. With a packed schedule, Phuket Pride Festival 2013 certainly has something for everybody, includ-
ing volleyball tournaments, art exhibitions, sunset parties, and of course the hugely popular Grand Parade. The proceeds from this year’s event (B350,000 was raised in 2012) is planned to be split between helping provide education to the children at the Life Home Project (a shelter for women and children who are HIV positive) and supporting Andaman Power, a group that provides free counselling for people before they test for HIV. Any remaining money will go to a cause close to the group’s heart. “We would like to develop some specific educational programmes that can be run at schools to help educate on the need for condoms, the dangers of unprotected sex, and how drink and drug abuse can affect people’s decisionmaking abilities with regards to making safe sex decisions.” Ian said that as neither he nor the PLU had much experience in that field, they were currently searching for an NGO with relevant experience that could help target the message at a Thai audience. Tailoring the message is hugely important, Ian believes, because of the differences in how AIDS and the HIV virus are seen in the West when compared to Thailand. There also appears to be differences in levels of acceptance of gay relationships and homosexuality in general, but Ian says the proliferation of cabaret shows and the katoey culture does not necessarily paint an accurate pic-
ture of being gay in Thailand. “As Westerners, and with the areas that we visit, we often wrongly believe that homosexuality is accepted across the board, but this is only in certain areas – Phuket being one. “Patong especially is a very cosmopolitan area, but there are some areas where being gay is not so accepted, especially if the [individuals] have AIDS.” As well as raising awareness of AIDS, for Ian it is also about making gay people proud of who they are, a feeling that he knows all too well. Answering the question as to whether there are many differences in being gay in the United Kingdom and Thailand, the 44-year-old smiles and says he wasn’t gay in the UK. He explains that because of his rather “macho” British upbringing, which included playing rugby and even being the county fencing champion, it was never really an option. “The world has changed a lot regarding gay acceptance in the last 15 years, especially in the last five years,” Ian says. Ian’s brother is also gay, and has been ‘out’ for the last 22 years, so when Ian finally came out of the closet, his brother didn’t initially believe it. “I never really had a ‘gay’ life until I moved to Singapore seven years ago. So when I finally told my brother he said “Prove it! Sing a show tune!” The Phuket News is official media sponsor of this event.
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Patrick du Preez is MD of Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel. clubasiaphuket.com The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.
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here are numerous forms and levels of exercise that you can do to keep your body healthy and fit. Rather than attending group exercise classes or working out in the gym, you might prefer a round of golf, a game of tennis, swimming a few laps in the pool, cycling, going for a jog or even dancing. The important thing is to stay active and do some form of exercise to keep your body healthy. As indicated, the level and intensity of different forms of exercise may vary from light to vigorous. A slow walk for example would be far less intense and you would burn far fewer calories compared to a 45 minute spin bike workout, but nonetheless it would be a good start. Different exercises can basically be divided into three categories – cardio-respiratory (aerobic), muscle-strengthening or bonestrengthening exercise. Exercise should basically increase your heart rate and move the muscles in your body. A combination of cardio, muscular strength, muscle endurance and flexibility would be a great combination. Over the past few months we have touched on many forms of different exercise and workouts. Our focus in this particular article is circuit training, ideally done with a partner or personal trainer. Circuit training is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina, thus combing your overall fitness and strength levels. Circuit training can comprise of 8 - 10 strength exercises that are completed one
You can exercise anywhere you like. Photo: Pam loves pie after another. Each exercise is completed in a set time or a certain number of repetitions before moving onto the next exercise with a minimal rest period. As your fitness level improves you can increase the number of circuits – this may vary from two to six circuits depending on your training level, your period of training and your training objectives. There are various ways of setting up a circuit training session depending on the available equipment that you have on hand. It should however incorporate total body; upper body; lower body; and core and trunk. Routines are designed in such a way that in one exercise you will do upper body, followed by a lower body, followed by a core trunk, followed by a total body exercise and then repeated.
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adminton-crazy Indonesia is concerned a deadly bird flu outbrea k c ou ld cla i m an unlikely victim – the shuttlecock – after the government there banned imports of Chinese duck feathers. Jakarta is to halt the import of all Chinese poultry products, including dried duck feathers used to make shuttlecocks, after the new H7N9 bird flu strain killed seven people and made 24 ill in eastern China. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) said
the decision could lead to a dearth of shuttlecocks as 40 per cent of those used in the country are imported from abroad, mainly from China. “I hope the ban won’t last long as I'm afraid that it will have an impact” on the supply of shuttlecocks, PBSI spokesman Ricky Subagja said, adding professional players in the country mainly used shuttlecocks from China. Indonesia is a former badminton powerhouse but has seen its fortunes on the international stage wane, with Chinese shuttlers now
dominating the sport. Indonesia decided to halt the import of all poultry products from China on April 9. No cases of H7N9 have been reported in Indonesia but officials said they were stepping up the monitoring of poultry deaths and influenza-related illnesses in humans. The country has been the hardest hit by the H5N1 strain of bird flu, with 160 fatalities reported between 2005 and 2012 out of more than 365 deaths worldwide, according to World Health Organisation figures. AFP
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Circuit trainers target maximum effort in minimum time thus covering both aerobic and anaerobic forms. The circuit can be adapted in many forms depending on your age and fitness level. It is also a great time-saver and variation from your standard gym routines. Circuit training is one of the best ways to come up with a resistance and strength training workout that is also challenging for your heart and lungs. It is important to warm up at the start of any exercise and cool down at the end of the session. You can design your own circuit or you can get a personal trainer or advisor to assist. There are an unlimited number of ways to organise a circuit. In each circuit try and ensure that no two consecutive exercises exercise the same muscle group. Here is an example programme. It should be done in order and with a 20-30 second rest in between each exercise. You should have a 2-3 minute rest in between circuits:
Example programme Week 1-2 (2 circuits), week 3-4 (3 circuits), week 5-6 (4 circuits) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Sit ups (bent knee) Step ups (up and off bench) Press ups Squats (with or without weights) Dorsal press (lie flat on stomach – hyper-extend back, trunk up/down) 6. Shuttle runs (between markers – 10 metres) 7. Seated dips 8. Burpee 9. Bent arm pullovers (lie flat on bench, dumbbell overhead, lower, extend) 10. Straddle jumps (use bench)
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Flying friendly skies Soi Dog Flight Volunteers tell of their amazing journey Zat Lewis editor@classactmedia.co.th
We arrive at Schipol Airport, Amsterdam at 6.30pm. The bags are collected and we wait for that now familiar sound of six barking dogs coming down the lift and attracting the attention of everybody in the process. The KLM staff and airport security go above and beyond their duty – some are even Soi Dog followers, so know the story. We’re helped through and Jack, our gentle Dutch giant, is waiting for us with a big smile and a question of “How do you manage six?”
Above right: Zat and Izzy and their six travelling companions at the Soi Dog Shelter in Phuket. (Photo: Cindy Amey). Right: The gang arrive in the UK at the Harwich International Train Station where they’re met with warm dog clothes and loving arms.
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y name is Zat Lewis and my wife is called Izzy Van De Ven. It’s 3.30am and it’s the last morning of our six week holiday in Phuket. My wife and I have just spent a month at the Soi Dogs Foundation working at the Flight Volunteer programme and getting to know six wonderful dogs. Now comes the hard part. There’s just enough time for a quick coffee before we meet the gang at Phuket International Airport and we’re off out the door. We arrive, slightly late, but the dogs are on time (5am) and all the wonderful folk we know at Soi Dog Foundation are here, blearyeyed but enthusiastic. A few tears are shed (not sure if it’s for the dogs or us) and Soi Dog’s General Manager Gregg sorts out the paperwork with the very helpful Bangkok Airways staff. And they’re off down the conveyor belt and somewhere in the back of my head I hear Bruce Forsyth shouting “Cuddly toy, cuddly toy,” but times six. It’s not easy this, but you have to think of what lies ahead. A new loving home filled with new loving family and friends, with a nice cosy fire to curl up in front of at the end of a hard day’s play. We hit Bangkok at 8.30am, all is well and ‘Paperwork Part 2’ is dramatically reduced thanks to photocopies (the staff’s machine seems to be at the other side of the airport), and the fact that we seem to be getting the hang of this. Again, the staff are wonderful and I’m sure helped on by the fact that they somehow recognise us. We watch our dogs being loaded on to the plane so now we get to relax a little before the fun and games begin again. We arrive at Schipol Airport, Amsterdam at 6.30pm. The bags are collected and we wait for that now familiar sound of six barking dogs coming down the lift and attracting the attention of everybody in the process. The KLM staff and airport security go above and beyond their duty – some are even Soi Dog followers, so know the story. We’re helped through and Jack, our gentle Dutch giant, is waiting for us with a big smile and a question of “How do you manage six?” We head for his ‘animal ambulance’ through the hustle and bustle and drive 45 minutes to Marjan, a lovely lady and her warm welcome. She gives up her home for six dogs and two people, who systematically poo,
wee, chew and smash their way through the night. Don’t get me wrong, it’s all a lovely experience. After a night’s ‘sleep’ and just when they are all settled and sleeping like little angels, we have to start to prepare to leave for the ferry at 11am. It was then that Izzy and I got our own back by waking them up when they least expected it, the dogs mirroring our groans and yawns from hours before. So,we’re loaded into Jack’s mean machine and we hit the road. Marjan waves us off in her clogs and three cornered hat and I settle down in the back keeping our pals safe and as stress-free as I can for the next hour. We arrive in plenty of time at Hook of Holland for the Stena Line ferry to Harwich, England. We say goodbye and thank our Dutch friends, without whom this would have been an impossible task. The doggies’ passports and all the paperwork once again get a good grilling, but then eventually we’re let free to board. We load the crates in the hold and we make the long trek up the slippery walkway, with our bags and dogs pulling the way! This bit is not easy! But eventually we get to the boat and then start the process of carrying the dogs one at a time up the stairs to their kennel. It’s a great little room with nice big kennels for each of them. We bed them down using everything very kindly provided by Stena, they’ve been to the loo and have water and a juicy bone in with them, then we find our haven.
We’ve docked at Harwich International Terminal and it’s 8pm on day two. We have 30 minutes to get through customs and onto our train to Liverpool St. Station in London. As ever, the staff have been tremendous, helping us to the platform, which they really don’t have to do, but it keeps our spirits up at a pretty low time, as exhaustion from lack of sleep and a keeping a constant eye open is really kicking in now. Even so, we’re trying for the Guinness World Record of carrying the most stuff with only four hands. We’re up to six dogs, six crates (weighing 45 kilos), two big rucksacks, two small rucksacks and the obligatory ladies handbag. On previous occasions we’ve been met by adopters here, but this time the first ‘drop off’ is London. So we manage to climb onboard with everything and everyone without acquiring a hernia. We take up most of a quiet carriage, settle down for almost two hours and watch our furries react to Western life. It’s amazing how well they cope actually – kept together with loads of cuddles and reassurance, think of how many firsts they’ve been through so far. By this time, you really have an amazing bond with the dogs, obviously a little stronger for us as we spent a long time in the shelter in Phuket working with the dogs that are travelling to build up trust. Liverpool St comes along and thankfully no toilet stops were required, phew! It’s 11pm and it’s time to meet the lovely folk who are about to change our furries’ lives. Always a wonderful bunch, caring, bursting with love (which makes our job of parting much easier than it could be). Harnesses get pulled out, new leads, doggie coats, treats, water bowls, the lot! It’s then that you know your furry is going to a good home. Result! It takes us a week to fully recover and in this time we look back at all our memories with our new friends and think about all the love and hard work that makes this happen in the first place. We think that if we can save just one of man’s best friends by working together, just think what else can be done in this wonderful life and on this wonderful planet. This was Zat and Izzy’s third time working as Flight Volunteers. To find out more about being a Flight Volunteer at Soi Dogs, visit: soidog.org/en/be-a-flight-volunteer
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THE BIG LIST Time machines: The Iranian “time machine” sounds a more like a crystal ball for predicting the future, rather than a machine for travelling in time – but its inventor claims he’s working on that, too. Here are a few of the other historic milestones in the ‘development’ of time machines... Early time travellers: One of the earliest stories of time travel is found in Hindu mythology in the Mahabharata, written down around 700 BC, where King Revaita travels to another world and returns to find many ages have passed on earth. The earliest description of a time machine – a clock that runs backwards – appears in an 1881 story by American journalist Edward Page Mitchell. In the same year, Spanish writer Enrique Gaspar y Rimbau published a light opera that featured a time machine called the anacronopete, which looked a bit like a flying house with snorkels. HG Wells’ Time Machine: Science fiction pioneer HG Wells wrote several stories about time travel – the first was The Chronic Argonauts in 1886. But it was his hit 1895 novel The Time Machine that brought the idea of time travel to wide public attention. Wells’ time traveller voyages almost a million years into the future, where mankind has degenerated into the child-like Eloi and the canibal Morlocks – and eventually witnesses the end of the world, more than 30 million years hence. The story has been adapted for movies several times, most recently in 2002 with Guy Pearce as Wells’ time traveller (pictured). Dr Who’s Tardis: The Doctor’s time-travelling police box, the Tardis, first appeared on British TV screens in 1963, and it’s still there. Its name is explained as an acronym of “Time And Relative Dimensions In Space”, which perhaps makes less sense than not explaining it at all. The Tardis – famously bigger on the inside, and prone to arriving at seemingly random destinations – is supposed to be able to change exteriors to blend in with the landscape wherever it appears, but it’s been stuck looking like an antique British police phone box for the last 50 years. Doc Brown’s DeLorean: Back To The Future and its sequels feature what’s now probably the best-known time machine, built by Dr Emmett “Doc” Brown into an 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 – and if the metal-skinned DeLorean is now considered iconic, it is largely thanks to these films. To travel in time, the operator sat in the car, dialled in the date, and put the pedal to the metal. Movie secret agent Austin Powers borrowed the idea of a time-travelling car for Goldmember, when he drove a Cadillac Eldorado “pimp mobile” back to the 1960s. Carl Sagan’s wormhole: Space scientist and writer Carl Sagan was being a bit serious with the giant alien machine in his 1985 novel Contact, which was made into a movie in 1997 starring Jodi Foster. Sagan’s machine used space-time wormholes as a shortcut to the centre of the galaxy, a journey that might otherwise take almost forever. Space-time wormholes are permitted by Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, and scientists theorise they could provide access to the past or the future – but no-one’s ever seen one.
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n inventor in Iran claims he’s invented a time machine that can predict the future with “98 per cent accuracy.” Twenty-seven year-old Ali Razeghi says his suitcase-sized “Aryayek Time Travelling Machine” works like a personal computer than can “predict details of the next five to eight years of the life of its users.” “You can see exactly what will happen,” Razeghi said in an interview with the Iranian newspaper Shargh. “So then you can allow it to happen or stop it from happening.” Zareghi says his invention can predict wars and currency exchange rates, and that he has used it to predict how the current crisis in North Korea will play out. Although he declined to share his prediction, he did say it would have an economic impact on Iran. He also claims his machine has “predicted the death of several individuals.” Zareghi, who won’t discuss his qualifications or education, runs a private company he calls the “Center for Strategic Inventions” that he says he has filed patents in Iran for 179 inventions.
Iranian inventor Ali Razeghi says his device accurately predicts future events. He also also claims to have invented a machine that will let people travel through time – but he says he hasn’t figured out a way to bring the person back yet. The inventor says he’s keeping the details of his historic invention a secret for now, because he fears Chinese manufacturers will copy it. “The reason that we are not launching our prototype at this stage is that the Chinese will steal the idea and produce it in millions overnight,” he said – although he didn’t say if his machine had foreseen this eventuality.
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transgender man who has given birth to three children since starting to change sex from being a woman has been denied a divorce by a court in Arizona – because the judge decided his marriage was invalid. The court in Arizona ruled that the state’s ban on same-sex marriages meant Thomas Beatie’s nine-year marriage was unlawful – and since he wasn’t lawfully married, he couldn’t get a divorce. Beatie was born a woman, and had a double mastectomy when he started sex-change treatments in 1997. He also changed his Hawaii driver’s licence to say he was a man and had
‘Pregnant man’ Thomas Beatie on ‘Oprah’. a Hawaiian court approve his name change to Thomas. But he retained female reproductive organs and later gave birth to three children via a sperm donor, because his wife was unable to have children.
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olice in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu have launched a campaign to round up cows roaming the streets, blaming the sacred animals for car accidents and traffic jams. “The stray cows and oxen have been a big nuisance in Kathmandu streets. They not only cause accidents, but also make the streets untidy,” said Pawan Giri, spokesman for the Kathmandu Metropolitan Traffic Police. “We see traffic jams because the drivers who try to avoid the cows often crash into other vehicles.” He said the captured animals would be detained until their owners paid a fine of approximately US$60 (B1,700) for their release. Cows are a regular sight in the smog-choked capital and are often seen eating
Cows take a break in busy traffic. Photo: Amy Sellmyer from piles of garbage on the roadside. Regarded as an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess of prosperity Laxmi, the beasts are sacred in Nepal, where most people are Hindu. The traffic police say they have rounded up 18 animals since launching the operation and they plan to continue the sweep for several weeks. Killing a cow is illegal in Nepal, and can carry a prison sentence of up to 12 years. AFP
The judge said there was insufficient evidence that Beatie was a man when he married Nancy Beatie in Hawaii. The couple’s divorce stalled last summer when the judge said he couldn’t find a legal authority that allowed the definition of a man to include someone who could give birth. Beatie has appeared on talk shows, such as Larry King and Oprah Winfrey, and published a book about his story: Labor Of Love: The Story of One Man’s Extraordinary Pregnancy – the cover shows an image of a shirtless Beatie with a beard and holding a hand over a bare pregnant belly.
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arkinny Mate, a simple but friendly restaurant on Phuket Road, has made a real name for itself in Phuket’s expatriate community for its cheap but great tasting Western cuisine, particularly its bargain-priced, excellent-tasting burgers. Originally from Isarn, owner and chef Sivarin “Sive” (pronounced sieve) Phaothong-Ngarm spent nine years working as a chef in Sydney, moving his way up from kitchen hand, to finally becoming a chef after he went to training school. It was his dream to eventually have a restaurant of his own, but with high costs in Australia for setting up small businesses, he decided to return to his native Thailand. Sive was determined to show Thai people that Western food didn’t have to come at a high price. Having been open for a year, the name of the shop is simple: Markinny – meaning “come and eat here” in Thai – and Mate, an obvious reference to Australian slang. One particular drawcard for the island’s expatriates is that 95 per cent of the menu is less than B100, including his famous burgers, which start at a ridiculously low B69 with fries. “Many foreigners and English teachers come here for our burger. They are all 100 per cent satisfied. “Some people say it is the best in Thailand... and I’m happy to hear that,” says Sive. One of his more unique dishes is chicken parmigiana, (B99) an Italian chicken dish that is not that well known internationally but is often served in New South Wales pubs. “It is very popular in Sydney,” Sive explains. Though he is rightly proud of his burgers, Sive’s restaurant is also veg-
Clockwise from above: Sivarin “Sive” Phaothong-Ngarm with his chilli prawn pasta; the diner on Phuket Road; Sive’s Thai beef burger and fries, priced at B89. etarian friendly. At the moment he serves vegetarian pasta, for B79, which features a tomato-based sauce with carrot and broccoli, plus garlic bread. Other meat-dishes can also be adapted for vegetarians upon request.
There are also Thai dishes, like the Isarn favourite larb, B79, and barbecue narm tok (barbecue grilled meat), B79. For customers who want a bit of both, try Sive’s fusion dish chilli prawn pasta for B99.
Markinny Mate, 14 Phuket Road, Phuket Town. Open Monday to Fridays 8.30am to 9pm, Saturdays 8.30am-midnight. 088 827 9239. facebook.com/mate.markinny. Sive, an Arsenal fan, often shows the English Premier League on TV.
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Caveman chef rocks the kitchen
Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th
We eat what we are designed to eat – lots of meat and fat and protein, that’s the base for this diet. We are designed as hunters and gatherers, and we are designed to eat 40 per cent fat
Clockwise from top: The stunning view from Six Senses Yao Noi; Thomas’s tiger prawn dish with vegetable pasta; and guest chef Thomas Rode Andersen. For more information about Thomas Rode Andersen visit www. konghans.dk or email rode@konghans.dk
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anish chef Thomas Rode Andersen is hands down the most buff chef I’ve ever met. Once out of shape, his startling physical change began after he started following the paleo diet around four years ago. It’s easy to see why when Thomas explains the principles behind it. The paleolithic, or paleo diet is also known as the caveman, Stone Age or hunter-gatherer diet. The idea is that it most closely resembles what we believe to be the basic ancestral diet of humans – essentially fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, roots, and nuts. It excludes anything processed. Thomas eats a lot of meat and protein, and none of what we might call “the bad stuff”. He also works out regularly, so his great shape is a combination of plenty of exercise and his unique diet. Thomas recently visited Phuket where he hosted two dinners and a cocktail party as the guest chef at the Six Senses Yao Noi resort. He currently runs the Michelin-star restaurant Kong Hans Kælder, the oldest gourmet restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his wife Thilde. It is his 17th year running the restaurant, where he combines duties as managing director and head chef. “[The paleo diet] is very popular in Australia and especially the United States,” says Thomas. “No starch, no noodles or rice, no sugar, no alcohol, no additives and no chemicals. We eat what we are designed to eat – lots of meat, and lots of fat and protein, that’s the base for this diet. We are designed as hunters and gatherers, and we are designed to eat 40 per cent fat.” The change to his health since he embraced his inner caveman has been fantastic, says Thomas. “I was not fat or overweight, but I gained
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10kg in muscle. Combined with the training and the diet, I dropped six dress sizes.” The idea to start the diet came to him in 2009, when he and his wife Thilde started the popular cross fit training (short, high intensity workouts), which is now a craze in many Western countries. “As you get fitter and feel better and stronger, you want to increase it even more. I was sick and tired of energy peaks during the day,” he explained. “Just imagine how much sugar you eat for breakfast – yoghurt with a lot of sugar, drink a cup of coffee with sugar, and have bread with marmalade. This means you peak, and then come down. “If you do that six times a day, there are too many times a day that you are mentally out of focus. Your body is unnourished and tired. I wanted to get rid of that. Someone explained to me that maybe I should try this new low carb diet, so I did.” While at Six Senses Yao Noi he treated
guests to a taster of what someone on the diet might eat. Thomas made three simple courses: The first was barramundi with spinach, tom ka banquette butternut squash, and coconut – Thomas’s take on the popular Thai tom ka coconut soup. Next up was grilled tiger prawns, salsa gouda with anchovies, and vegetable linguine made entirely from vegetables but with a pasta appearance. Finally the delicious meal finished with cured squab – known to most as pigeon – an unusual meat in this part of the world, and which many of the guests on the night had not tried before. It was very tender, tasty, and came served with onion, fennel and beetroot. The meal, served with great beverages chosen by sommelier Harshal Shah, was the highlight of a superb weekend. As for whether it inspired this writer to sign up for a paleo diet, well, you’ll just have to wait and see. Claire Connell stayed courtesy of Six Senses Yao Noi. Low season pool villa rates at the luxurious resort start at B15,000 (nett plus breakfast) per night. For more information, visit sixsenses.com
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INTERNATIONAL
ITALIAN
SEAFOOD
Bodega & Grill
KEE Kitchen
Acqua
Trisara Seafood
Bodega & Grill is situated on a picturesque patio by the lagoon. The restaurant serves premium char-grilled steaks and seafood from a wood-fired oven, as well as authentic homemade pastas, risottos and paellas. Bodega’s generous steaks are available in portions of up to 1.2 kilogram. Angsana Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay; 076 324 101
KEE Kitchen is situated in a very convenient location, just a short walk to Patong beach and connected to Bangla Road with many parking spaces. With excellent service, the restaurant serves mouth-watering international dishes throughout the day. Don’t miss KEE Steak Night every Tuesday and Friday from 6pm onwards. The KEE Resort & Spa, Phuket, 076 335 888
Connoisseurs of fine cuisine can revel in Acqua’s experiential concept. The Acqua restaurant experience promises to deliver only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from only the best producers both local and international. Taste explosions from the portfolio of Chef Alessandro Frau, of both traditional & contemporary are offered. Kalim Bay-Patong, 076 618 127
The first truly world-class destination seafood dining experience on Phuket. A private entrance leads guests either to an outdoor, beachfront deck or to the cool, relaxed interior. The menu is a balance between local and imported seafood prepared and served in a Mediterranean way. Lunch 12.30pm-3pm, Dinner 7pm-10.30pm (Closed Sundays). Trisara, 076 310 100
Mom Tri’s Villa Royale
Weaves Restaurant
Art Caffè
RE KÁ TA Beach Club
Enjoy fine dining with panoramic sea views in sensually indulgent setting. Delicious Thai and European creations are served on the open-air terrace. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi Beach. Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568
Watch the evening sunlit ocean in the lavish and contemporary ambient atmosphere that is the Weaves restaurant. With its intimate low lit private dining, Weaves serves a variety of delectable Asian and International fusion cuisine, rich enticing desserts and tropical blended refreshments. Manathai Resort Phuket, Surin Beach, 076 270 900
The idea of Art Caffè comes from the need to have a place to stop and enjoy something different. Meet friends, exchange ideas, propose initiatives, organizing events or reflect only reading, watching and perhaps enjoying a good cup of coffee. The exhibition space is an affront to the repetitiveness of the artistic culture of the island. Naiharn-Saiyuan Road, 076 388 546
The beachfront restaurant offers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach. Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421
Tablespoon Salad & Grill
Irish Times
DaVinci
Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood
Discover newest stylish restaurant in modern vintage setting. Creative and unique salad and grill menus are served while you experience a delectable dining in romantic and intimate atmosphere with a reasonable price tag. Open 11am-10pm. 2nd Floor, HomePro Village, Chalong; 076 383 244
The only Irish owned and managed Irish Pub in Phuket. A real Irish Pub at the heart of Phuket’s world famous nightlife. In this traditionally styled Irish pub you will find a very warm welcome from the Management and their fantastic staff. All your favourite Irish food and beverages. Jungceylon, Patong Beach; irishtimespub-phuket.com
Great food and people you know! Authentic Italian cuisine in Nai Harn area. Three different dining areas, cocktail lounge, children’s play area, Delicatessen, live music....DaVinci is not just a meal, it is an experience of taste, atmosphere and more. Restaurant open daily 5pm-11.30pm; Deli open 11am-6pm; Sunday close; Naiharn 076 289 574. davinciphuket.com
Start your evening with delicious food and fine wine. Pick the perfect spot to take in stunning views of Patong bay, as the evening breeze surrounds you. Relax and enjoy live music to make your evening into that truly wonderful and unforgettable dining experience. Open daily 11am-Midnight. Patong; baankalim.com; baankalimrestaurant@hotmail.com, 076 618 125
FRENCH
The Bistro Restaurant
Diavolo
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Breeze Restaurant
Baan Vijitt Restaurant
All the Italian traditions in our bit, savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia. The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Happy Hours 50% off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm-11pm daily. Opening hours: 3pm-12am Patong Beach, 076 340 138.
A menu of modern Mediterranean influences created by Chef Ryan to tantalize the senses in a modern ambience. Offering everything from fresh seafood pastas to simple good pizzas. An impressive selection of well priced beverages and stunning sea views complete the experience. Open daily for lunch or dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala Beach; 076 302 000
INDIAN
JAPANESE
Tre by DoublePool Villas
Navrang Mahal
Tamarind Restaurant
An array of culinary experiences is offered to tempt and intrigue in Tre - the exclusive contemporary French Vietnamese restaurant set among the superb surroundings of the DoublePool Villas. Tre’s signatures dishes include scallops and green apples and tartar with pan-fried foie gras. Banyan Tree Phuket, Cherngtalay; banyantree.com
A rustic, homely atmosphere serving North and South Indian dishes, freshly prepared by hereditary chefs and served in brass Katoris in the Royal Mughal style of bygone Emperors of India. Many mouth-watering dishes prepared exactly to your liking. Open from 12.30pm - 3pm and 6.30pm - 11pm daily. Karon Sea Sand Resorts & Spa, Karon Beach. 076 286 464
To complement an already distinctive cuisine, Tamarind is bringing to the island high quality authentic Japanese cuisine, courtesy of Master Chef Shiraishi. Gracing our Japanese menu will be fresh sushi, sashimi, healthy salads, yakitori and tempura and much more. Tamarind is your ultimate destination to savour the best Japanese cuisine in Phuket. Cherngtalay; banyantree.com
Phuket’s most exciting new restaurant is situated on the waterfront at Cape Yamu. Chef Cheryl Johnson is providing diners with her innovative modern French interpretations of local ingredients. Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, and from Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Our menus change frequently. Cape Yamu, Paklok, 081 271 2320
A half-century old Sino-Portuguese style house at The Vijitt Resort Phuket offers a unique authentic experience of Thai cuisine with a focus on regional specialties. Thai Select Premium Award certifies the quality and standard of product and service here. The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Rawai; fb@vijittresort.com, 076 363 600
Talung Thai
The restaurant has a stunning sunset location, offering views of the Andaman Sea. The menu of southern Thai specialties and true local dishes, are not seen on many other restaurant menus in Phuket. Chill with a cocktail from our award wining mixologist at sunset and then relax with authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala; 076 302 000
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Getting away from the tourists JAMIE’S PHUKET Jamie Monk editor@classactmedia.co.th
Certainly fun for all the family. We stopped about one hour on the island. There is something about blue seas, white sand, palm trees, a cold beverage that makes you want to stay a while
Read the full version at jamie-monk.blogspot. com. Jamie works at liveaboard dive specialists Sunrise Divers in Karon, 084 626 4646, sunrise-divers.com
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oh Rang Yai is a small uninhabited island about five kilometres off the east coast of Phuket, featuring one kilometre of sandy beach on the west side with views back to the mainland. There is a restaurant, a little bar and I believe some bungalows – I’m going to have to go again to check, but I am sure that they have some simple bungalows for rent. The island is a little slice of paradise. Really. It’s as close to unspoiled as you can get in this part of the world. To reach Koh Rang Yai, you can visit as part of a tour or take a longtail boat from Laem Hin jetty, next to Laem Hin Seafood (a favourite restaurant of mine). On the way, you pass Koh Maphrao, a much bigger island which is basically full of coconut trees (maphrao means coconut in Thai), and has a fishing village and a resort called The Village, which opened a few years ago. We’ve been to Koh Rang Yai a few times over the years, the first time in 2006 with our kids and my parents. That first time I think we paid B800 for the longtail boat, I guess it would be more now, but not too much more. I think the kids would love to go back and really it’s a gorgeous place. I am quite amazed that a huge resort has not been built there yet. It doesn’t seem to have changed much over the years. The second time I visited was in 2010, a great day out on my birthday – the owner of Sunrise Divers bought a cool sporty speedboat to use as a charter boat and we headed to Koh Rang Yai to do some promotional photography with Helicam. Rang Yai was in my mind again recently. We did a speedboat tour right around Phuket a few weeks ago, a bit of an experimental tour by my friends at Easy Day Thailand. We did a full circumnavigation of Phuket, with several stops on the way, the first stop being at
A boy jumps for joy on the picturesque shores of Koh Rang Yai.
There’s not too much to see, but you can rent bicycles to explore the interior of the island. Koh Rang Yai and to be honest I think we would have been happy to stay there all day. Certainly fun for all the family. We stopped about one hour on the island. There is something about blue seas, white sand, palm trees and a cold beverage that makes you want to stay a while. When we stopped on that trip, there were about 10 other boats and almost all the tourists from those boats had taken up position on the same 100 metre stretch of sand or in the shade of the trees behind the beach. However if you walk another 100 metres, you get a slice of beach all to yourself. Same goes in many tourist areas where 90 per cent of tourists occupy the same 10 per cent of space. Take the road less travelled people! I mean, just by heading to Koh Rang Yai you lose 99 per cent of the tourists who are happily sitting on Patong beach or one of the other main beaches. Inland from the beach, aside from the bungalows (I
think), restaurant and bar, there’s a shop, and then some trails through the coconut trees. You can rent a bicycle and ride around or just take a walk as we did. There’s not much to see, but sometimes that’s great. Palm trees, nature, sand, sea, the hot tropical air. That’ll do! Not a bad little place at all. I think we’ll be back again soon. The east coast of Phuket has a lot of small islands. It sounds kind of obvious, but the best way to see Phuket island is by boat.
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The Heroines Monument is Phuket’s No 1 icon. But just where d Colin Mackay editor@classactmedia.co.th
Finding the fort site is a project both reverential and beneficial for Phuket. If Phuket’s residents, Thai and non-Thai, can work together to share our knowledge from local Thai, Burmese, Malay and foreign sources, I believe we could find it
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uring research for my book The History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region, I found to my astonishment that nobody could authoritatively tell me the exact site of the old Thalang fort. This was where the now revered Heroines, the sisters Chan and Muk, made their successful stand against the Burmese in 1785, although the same fort was captured and burned down in another Burmese attack in 1811. The Heroines are a source of pride to the people of Phuket. But even though they won on that first occasion, the carnage was huge. I estimate that in the great battles that occurred around the fort in the sieges of 1785 and 1811 more than 1,000 people, both locals and Burmese, may have died in the fighting, so the site of the fort should be treated with greater respect than seems to be the case. During the first siege of 1785 as many as 500 people may have been killed in the battle for the fort. Just after the battle the new governor of Thalang noted that the Burmese had “suffered between 300 and 400 killed and wounded”. On the Siamese side Lady Chan noted, just after the siege, “In the Burmese attack on Thalang many of my friends were lost to me, killed in the fighting”. If it can be found, the site could become a focus for further study and a strong commercial attraction for visitors. Finding the fort site is a project both reverential and beneficial for Phuket. If Phuket’s residents, Thai and non-Thai, can work together to share our knowledge from local Thai, Burmese, Malay and foreign sources, I believe we could find it. It is important for Phuket to locate the site of the fort so that excavation work can be done there before it gets built over with houses – if that has not already happened. I hope this article can be the start of this project, leading to the discovery of the fort site and the solution of the mystery.
THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
In 1785, and still in 1811, Phuket was one of Siam’s main ports for importing Western arms, which was a major reason the Burmese wanted to capture the island. The historian EHS Simmons has calculated – from letters from Francis Light, a British trader based in Tharua – that in just a few years before 1785 Light alone sold the Siamese 8,372 muskets, 50 field cannon,
and a huge quantity of cannon balls, grape shot, flints and gunpowder. There were two separate attacks on the fort in the sieges of 1811. During the first it is recorded that around 2,000 Phuketians took refuge in the fort. It was then attacked by more than 4,000 Burmese. The fort’s cannons, grapeshot and musket shot took a terrible toll. One Burmese officer recorded, “We lost over 500 men killed as a result of Siamese cannon fire as well as a great number of wounded”. The Burmese abandoned the siege and retreated to Ranong. But just a month later they returned. A Malay officer fighting with the Keddah (the old name for Kedah) fleet on the Siamese side in this second invasion wrote, “The Burmese attacked with speed and straight away laid siege to the Thalang fort…the people [Phuketians] who were able to get into the fort numbered only 600 and were surrounded by thousands of Burmese”. The Phuketians were also caught short of gunpowder for their cannons and muskets. This time the Burmese succeeded in their siege, took the fort and destroyed it. One Malay record tells us, “Great numbers of men were killed…mothers, fathers, sons and wives lost contact…they fought to get out first…women and children were crushed like mushrooms at the gates… many others were wounded or maimed. Others were captured and put in prison cages…” After the fort was taken, it was destroyed. The Burmese followed up with scorched earth tactics across the island, taking everyone they captured back to Burma as slaves, destroying all the remaining houses, and carrying off crops, livestock and anything else of value. The Burmese occupation force was eventually driven off the island by a Siamese relief force in 1812.
WHAT WAS THE FORT LIKE?
A fort may have first been built as early as 1695 when Phuket was under a French governor. But this is uncertain. It may well have been built much closer to 1785. Indeed, there may not have been one main fort but two smaller stockades. The Ponagsawan na Thalang (Thalang Annals), written around 1840, 30 years after the Burmese took the fort, states that before the Burmese invaded in 1785, the Phuketians “assembled men and built two large stockades wherewith to protect the town…so [the Burmese] were unable to re-
duce the town”. However, most other Thai and foreign sources – Malay, Burmese, British and French – imply that there was only one substantial fort. In a letter written before the siege of 1785 by Lady Chan to an English trader in Keddah, she says, “The men sent to guard the town and the fort are short of opium. Please have Captain Scott bring [some].” The British East India Company (EIC) records from Penang also note that in 1786 “a small fort had been constructed”. Lt James Low, an EIC envoy from Penang who came to Phuket in 1825, 14 years after the fort had fallen, tells us that on his return journey on the island of Ko Libong south of Phuket, he saw the remains of a fort made of teakwood planks “ten feet in length, eight inches broad and one inch thick”. These planks, he noted, were the same as the remains he had seen of the Thalang fort. During the 1811 siege we have more information about the fort. One contemporary British EIC account from Penang tells us the fort was 400 metres by 400 metres square – that’s 100 rai inside – and made of wood with four lookout/defensive turrets, one at each corner, covered by roofs of nipa palm leaves. The buildings inside would probably have been abobe or wood, also with
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ere did the Heroines defeat the Burmese? No one seems to know WHERE COULD IT HAVE BEEN?
nipa palm roofs. It would have had to be big – enough to hold 2,000 people and around 80 cannon and supplies of arms, ammunition, food and water for over a month. It was common in that time to dig a ditch around forts and then pile the excavated earth inside the wooden walls to support it against cannonball hits and to create a raised platform for firing cannons and muskets at the enemy. We do not know if this was the case in the Thalang fort, but with 80 cannon in the fort it seems reasonable to suppose they would have had an earth firing platform inside.
HOW THE FORT MAY HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
The Burmese showered the fort with flaming arrows to set the buildings inside alight, and took their biggest field cannons up Khao Pra Thaew mountain to fire down into the fort. They also started digging trenches towards the fort on three sides, under the cover of mobile bamboo stockades. When the trenches reached the foot of the fort’s wooden walls the Burmese brought up many logs, hollowed out and filled with gunpowder, and rolled them down a chute to sit against the fort walls on three sides. These were then set alight and the huge explosions blew holes in the walls and set them alight. The heat from the fires was so great the Phuket defenders had to flee. At this point the massed Burmese attacked and took the fort.
The fort probably sat somewhere between the current town of Thalang and Ban Don. In 1786 it is generally presumed that the town of Thalang we know today did not exist; local Thai records tell us the current town was established only in 1862. Historically, people lived in four main communities in Thalang: Tharua (the port), Baan Lipon, Baan Don, and Baan Takkien. So which town was the fort protecting? Lt Low called it “the stockade of Bandan in Salang”. This implies the fort was closer to, or in Baan Don itself. However a Thai account noted that in the later 1811 siege, in order to fire down into the fort the Burmese “hauled their cannons up Khao Phra Taew mountain”. The closest of the four communities to Khao Phra Taew is Baan Takkien, which implies the fort was there. But then again, during the siege of 1811, one Burmese officer noted that his Burmese force pursued the Siamese defenders “as far as Baan Takkien, while the Siamese retreated to their fort at Thalang. “We set up camp at Baan Takkien and… proceeded to invest Thalang by setting up 15 stockades to cut off the town”. This statement implies the fort was not in Baan Takkien but nearer to Thalang (or Baan Don).
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS TO LOOK FOR?
The fort was probably made of hardwood planks sunk deep into the ground. The underground portions of these planks probably would have survived the fire. Some pieces may still be preserved in the mud now, 200 years later. During the two sieges, around 1,000 people died in the area, some blown apart by cannon balls. So even if most of the corpses were removed and burned there should still be some human bone remains. There should also be many musket, grape and cannon balls in the area of the fort. Traces of the fort outline and the moat (if there was one) might be discernible from aerial photos. Some children who survived in 1811 and escaped capture by the Burmese could conceivably have lived till 1880. This would mean that some of the older local Phuket people today are the great-grandchildren or great-great-grandchildren of these survivors – only four or five generations removed from the siege. So it is possible that there still remains some verbal history carried by the elders in
Thalang, that may cast more light on the fort’s location. These might tie in with more research being done on Thai and foreign records. Modern technology such as metal detectors, hand-held magnetometers, or trenching in the area with a backhoe could be used to define the site better (if it’s not built over already). I would therefore like to ask the reporters of all newspapers in Phuket, readers of this feature, and anyone else interested in helping to try to locate this site, to ask around in their local communities for any elders or private documents that may help shed more light on the subject. If all Phuketians, Thai and non-Thai, work together, we may be able to resolve this mystery.
HOW YOU CAN HELP FIND THE FORT
Simple: Go to the web page www. thephuketnews.com/findthefort and add your thoughts in the Comments section, in Thai or English. A Thai-language version of this story can also be seen on the web page.
Top of the page: If the fort was, as is theorised, 400 metres square, it would have presented a formidable sight to the attackers. Centre of page: each year the battle is re-enacted at the Victory over Burma Field. But is that the correct place? Left, upper: It is likely the fort had a timber wall backed by earth support, possibly taken by digging a trench outside the wall. Left, lower: How the Burmese may have brought down the walls. After digging trenches up to the walls, protected by mobile stockades, soldiers roll explosive-filled logs down a ramp to the foot of the wall, then light the fuse.
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Half Life
Wii shutting down channels
Due to ‘very low participation rate’, Nintendo is shutting down several Wii channels and network services beginning June 28. “In order to focus on the development of an even higher level of service of Wii U and other products, a portion of the network services offered through the Wii console will be discontinued,” Nintendo said in a statement.
Big name investors back Google Glass ‘Collective’
Powerhouse Silicon Valley venture capital firms have joined Google to launch a syndicate devoted to backing entrepreneurs building products for Google’s coming internet glasses. Venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers teamed with Google’s investment arm to form the Glass Collective, an independent group devoted to funding entrepreneurs in the “Glass ecosystem.”
Namco release free-to-play racing game
A free, downloadable version of Ridge Racer Driftopia will be released for the PC and PlayStation 3 later this year, says developer Namco Bandai. The game lets users race through the streets of Tokyo, drifting and smashing into other vehicles. Users can purchase car modifications through the game, though no other details have been revealed. The company is also working on a demolition derby game for the PC and another platform.
BLAST FROM THE PAST Terra Motor’s ‘EV Tricycle Taxi’ - an electric tuk-tuk, made in Japan.
Jean-Pierre Mestanza editor@classactmedia.co.th
Japan’s electric tuk-tuk D gets ready for the road
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Japanese company hopes to win a big slice of Asia’s transport market with a futuristic battery-operated tuk-tuk that could slash fuel costs and cut environmental pollution from city traffic. Terra Motors has unveiled a prototype of their electric tuk-tuk, named the “EV Tricycle Taxi” – a sleek-looking blue and white machine that can carry up to six people, including the driver. The new electric vehicle, just over three metres long and about one-and-a-half metres wide, is powered by a lithium battery, which can run for 50 kilometres on one full charge. It takes about two hours to recharge the battery. One feature contemporary feature that the new design lacks is the familiar “tuk tuk” engine sound - instead, it’s almost whisper-quiet. The first f leet of the new vehicles is already
on order for the Philippines, as part of a plan to replace 100,000 gas-powered tuk-tuks in that country by 2016, with more efficient, cost-effective electric vehicles. The new electric tuk-tuks aren’t cheap – they’re priced at around US$6,300 (B190,000), which is around three to four times the cost of a typical fuel-powered three-wheeled tuk-tuk in the Philippines. To ease their introduction, they’ll be offered to tuk-tuk drivers on a lease-to-own basis. The Philippines plan is being underwritten by a US$300 million (B9 billion) loan from the Asian Development Bank. The company says the new vehicle could save drivers as much as US$5 (B150) per day in fuel costs, as well as cutting down on air pollution and noise in densely populated urban areas. AFP
Microsoft to discontinue Windows XP
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indows XP, the 11-yearold operating system still used in more than a third of Thailand’s personal computers, will be made obsolete by the end of this year, says Microsoft. As of April 8, Microsoft has already stopped providing any further updates, fixes, or technical assistance for the venerable operating system. Though 7.2 million PCs still run Windows XP in Thailand, Microsoft says the operating system is unable to handle many recent advances in software technology. Increased data privacy and vulnerability to cyber attacks have also been cited as issues with Windows XP. Microsoft’s newer operating systems, Windows 7 and
8, have been in-demand the past few months, and now almost half of Thailand PCs are running one of the new systems. Users who still run Windows XP on their computers run the risk of compliance issues as more than 60
per cent of software vendors no longer support XP. The operating system has also been found to be three times as vulnerable to attacks as Windows 7, with malware, viruses, and trojans named as the main threats.
TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK
TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK
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Bioshock Infinite (18+)
Xbox 360, PS3, PC
6
Assassin’s Creed III (18+)
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U
1
2
Army Of Two: The Devil’s Cartel (18+)
Xbox 360, PS3
7
Call Of Duty: Black Ops II (18+)
Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U
2
3
Tomb Raider (18+)
Xbox 360, PS3, PC
8
Crysis 3
Xbox 360, PS3
3
Lie Swatter (Game)
iOS, Android
4
Fifa 13
Xbox 360, PS3, VITA, Wii
9
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
Xbox 360, PS3
4
Dropbox for Android (Storage)
Android
5
Gears Of War: Judgment (18+)
Xbox 360
10 Lego City Undercover
Wii U
5
Piki (Music)
iOS, Android
Android iOS
o you remember Half Life? Released in 1998, Half Life was one of the most immersive games for its time, with a complete story that was told in-game and actually felt real. As theoretical physicist Dr Gordon Freeman, the gamer is transported to a world of banal existence until something goes terribly wrong with a top secret teleportation experiment at an underground research facility. Aliens begin to take over the facility and the gamer is responsible not only for getting rid of them, but also surviving as the military shows up to put down everyone who knows about this secret project and the subsequent disaster. As far as first-person shooters go, Half Life did not actually break new ground – guns and bullets have been a part of games since the very beginning of the industry. What Half Life did was to create a world around an interesting story that kept the gamer within the first-person viewpoint the entire time, without sacrificing control of the game. Aside from the story, what really set Half Life apart were the puzzles, since many obstacles had to be completed using your brain not just shooting skills. Half Life was so beloved that Valve, the developers of the game, decided to release one of the game packs as a standalone title for the PC: Counter-Strike. Half Life went on to win more than 50 “Game of the Year” awards and has a score of 96 out of 100 on the aggregate review website Metacritic.
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IN BRIEF TV execs red-faced over Iron Lady mixup
A Thai TV channel has apologised for using a photograph of Meryl Streep (left) in the movie The Iron Lady when a nnouncing the death this month of the real Margaret Thatcher. Streep played Thatcher in the 2011 biopic of the former British prime minister, and the star has described the late politician as “a figure of awe.” Confusion over what the former Prime Minister looked like also caused red-faces in Taiwan, when a news channel showed video of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth when announcing Thatcher’s death.
Future imperfect
Havana’s ‘Hollywood’ bar reopens
Oblivion
FILM REVIEW Tom Metcalfe editor2@classactmedia.co.th
Jack isn’t so keen to leave – he’s haunted by dreams of New York City before the disaster, and in particular by the memory of a woman whose name he does not know
DIRECTOR: Joseph Kosinski STARS: Tom Cruise Andrea Riseborough Olga Kurylenko Morgan Freeman RUNNING TIME: 124 minutes
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t’s shaping up to be a summer of science fiction film: over the next few months movie audiences will get to see Matt Damon as a rebel cyborg in Niell Blomkamp’s Elysium; a screen rendition of Orson Scott Card’s hit novel Ender’s Game; another rebooted Star Trek installment from J.J. Abrams; and After Earth, an M. Night Shyamalan film starring two generations of Will Smith. First out of the blocks, though, is Oblivion – hoping to kick of the seasonal craze with the eminently-bankable Tom Cruise, in his first sci-fi film since the remake of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds eight years ago. Just a few months after launching his latest action-man character “Jack Reacher” in cinemas, Cruise has has made a slight syllabic change for his character in Oblivion: a former soldier named “Jack Harper”, now a robot repairman and, supposedly, the last man on earth. Harper and his co-worker (and lover) Vika Olsen are a caretaker team, helping guard a few precious sea-sucking fusion reactors on behalf of the rest of humanity – which we’re told has decamped to one of the moons of Saturn, abandoning the ruined earth to alien “scavengers”. With memories of their past lives wiped, Jack and Vika follow orders relayed from “The Tet” – a huge, pyramidal spacecraft in orbit – and Vika, at least, looks forwards to leaving their earthly duties in a few weeks, when the reactors have finished their task of swallowing up the earth’s oceans. But Jack isn’t so keen to leave – he’s haunted by dreams of New York City before the disaster, and in particular by the memory of a woman whose name he does not know (former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko). And when a strange spacecraft crashes nearby, and a mysterious woman on board turns out to be his long-lost wife, Jack and Vika’s world starts to rapidly unravel.
SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) The Croods (3D/E) [S] G.I. Joe: Retaliation (E) [13+] The Host (E) [15+] Koo Gum (T) [G] Oblivion (E) [13+] Oblivion (E/F) [13+] Pee Mak Phra Kha Nong (T/E sub) [15+]
10:45, 13:05, 15:10, 19:50 16:35, 21:25 10:45, 17:15, 21:55 11:20, 14:00, 16:40, 19:20, 22:00 11:30, 14:10, 16:45, 19:30, 22:10 12:30, 17:50, 20:30 10:45,11:45, 13:10, 14:00, 14:50, 15:35, 17:10, 18:00, 19:00, 20:25, 21:50
In the interests of suspense, the film’s producers have appealed to journalists not to reveal the various plot twists that carry the movie to its conclusions. Unfortunately, you’d have to have missed every science fiction film in the last twenty years not to see them coming. Still, ‘spoiler alert’. The tampered-memory trope is the most obvious, especially as it was revived only a few months back in the (completely unnecessary) remake of Total Recall. Morgan Freeman then turns up in sunglasses and a black cloak, too-obviously modelled on Morpheus from The Matrix, in effect offering Jack a “red pill” that will dispel his illusions. To keep the producers happy, I’ll not spoil the end of Oblivion here, but when you see it you’ll know immediately which sci-fi blockbuster it’s shamelessly borrowed from. Cruise delivers a compelling performance that combines his usual physical agility and stuntwork with one of his more likeable characters, a dreamer reluctant to let go of his old life; while Riseborough as the ice-cool radio dispatcher and girlfriend Vika steals every scene she’s in, but since those scenes are mainly limited to her talking on the phone, that’s not a lot to go on. Unfortunately Kurylenko’s character is so lacking in dimension that it might be played by just about any pretty girl, and Morgan Freeman merely phones in his lines from behind his sunglasses. The real stars of Oblivion are the outstanding production design and visual effects, including a compound bubble-shaped aircraft that Cruise’s hero whisks about in, and the impressive landscapes of the ruined earth (filmed mostly in Iceland.) The end result is that Oblivion is a stronger visual experience rather than a narrative one – maybe there’s just now little left to say about the future that hasn’t already been said.
The legendary Cuban bar Sloppy Joe’s – once a watering hole for a who’s-who of Hollywood stars during Prohibition in the US – has reopened in Havana. The bar in the centre of old Havana, established in 1920, has been restored to its former glory – incluidng the long, black mahogany bar immortalised in the 1959 film Our Man in Havana, starring Alec Guinness. In its heyday, the bar was frequented by Errol Flynn, John Wayne, Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable. It was nationalised when Fidel Castro came to power, and later fell into disuse.
Baseball biopic hits box office home run
Baseball movie 42 hit a home run at the North American box office in its debut weekend. The film, starring Chadwick Boseman as baseball star Jackie Robinson and Harrison Ford as a Brooklyn Dodgers exec, raked in US$27.5 million (B825 million) in ticket sales. Scary Movie 5, the latest installment in the horror comedy franchise, opened in second place at US$14.2 million (B426 million). Stone-age cartoon The Croods held on to third spot with US$13.1 million (B393 million) followed by action sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation with US$10.9 million (B327 million). AFP
US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film
Gross
1
42
$27.5M
$27.5M
2
Scary Movie 5
$14.2M
$14.2M
3
The Croods
$13.1M
$142M
4
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
$10.9M
$103M
5
Evil Dead
$9.49M
$41.5M
6
Jurassic Park
$8.86M
$389M
7
Olympus Has Fallen
$7.25M
$81.9M
8
Oz the Great and Powerful
$4.86M
$219M
9
Tyler Perry’s Temptation
$4.5M
$45.4M
10 The Place Beyond the Pines
$3.87M
$5.24M
SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) G.I. Joe: Retaliation (3D/E) [13+] The Host (E) [15+] Koo Gum (T) [G] Oblivion (E) [13+] Olympus Has Fallen (E) [18+] Pee Mak Phra Kha Nong (T/E sub) [15+]
Weekend gross
12:15, 14:35, 16:55, 19:15, 21:35 12:00, 16:50, 19:50, 22:30 11:40, 14:40, 19:30, 22:10 11:30, 14:10, 16:45, 19:30, 22:10 14:20, 17:20 12:00, 14:25, 16:50, 19:15, 21:40
As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up -to - date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.
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Guests and staff at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket take part in a water blessing ceremony.
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Songkran in Phuket Town. Photo: Porfoto Small Phuket residents and visitors celebrated Songkran, the Thai New Year, in impressive style over the weekend with water blessings, water fights, and heaps of fun and laughter all round.
Kids and adults alike have fun in the pool at Xana Beach Club. Photo: Jessi Cotterill
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Songkran madness on Bangla Rd in Patong. Photo: Golf Thairath
Kids have a great time at Bliss Beach Club.
Limelight Avenue, near the Indy Market, comes alive. Photo: Porfoto Small
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Jiraphorn Nghamkam gets ready for the fight at Bliss Beach Club.
Staff at Bliss Beach Club get into the spirit of Songkran.
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From left, Tricia, Mel, Vivian, Giorgio and Nirvana.
A TASTE OF JAPANESE Twinpalms’ new ‘Sushi’ bar held its grand opening on Friday evening (April 12). The restaurant is next door to Bake, at the entrance of Laguna in Cherng Talay.
From left, Twinpalms General Manager Olivier Gibaud; Executive Manager Somjai Tungkoo; Executive Assistant Manager Sittichai Jitnatham; Design and Brand Developer Miguel Kirjon.
SPORTS STARS SHINE AT INDIGO PEARL
Dylan Young; Kelly Lewis, General Manager of Indigo Pearl; Scott “TNT” Tannenbaum; and Lee Dahlberg.
Indigo Pearl recently hosted top mixed martial arts fighter Scott Tannenbaum and racecar-driver Dylan Young, currently racing in the MRF Formula 2000 Championships series. The reception was hosted by General Manager Kelly Lewis. Also present was famous US actor and model Lee Dahlberg, the Face of Indigo Pearl.
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McCartney named Britain’s richest musician for 25th year in row
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ormer Beatle Paul McCartney has been named Britain’s wealthiest musician for a 25th year running in an annual “rich list” compiled by The Sunday Times newspaper. McCartney shares an estimated £680 million (B30 billion) fortune with his third wife Nancy Shevell, an American heiress who is worth around £150 million alone, according to the broadsheet. McCartney, 70, has topped The Sunday Times’ list of richest British and Irish musicians every year since it was created in 1989, when he was worth an estimated £80 million. The singer – who has wr itten or co written more than 50 top 10 hits across his years with The Beatles, Wings and in his solo career – kicks off a new world tour in Warsaw on June 22. A nd r e w L lo y d Webber, composer of many of the world’s best-loved musicals including The Phantom of the Opera, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, was ranked second-richest in 2013 with £620 million, ahead of Irish rockers U2 with £520 million. Elton John follows with £240 million, while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is helped to a £200 million joint fortune by her footballer husband David. R ol l i n g S t o ne s frontman Mick Jagger also has an estimated £200 million, according to the list. Soul diva Adele, who won an Oscar for her Bond theme Skyfall, is named as the richest musician under the age of 30. She has a fortune of £30 million. The Sunday Times will publish its full rich list on April 21. AFP
Panwa party promises a great afternoon out
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ahoo means many things to many people. To some it’s a delicious fish, great for the barbecue, to others it’s an elated phrase ushered normally when bouncing, falling or flying. Being held at Sri Panwa on April 27, Wahoopia 2013 – the name gives away its ultimate aim, a combination of ‘wahoo’ and ‘utopia’ – promises all of the above and much more. Wahoopia started life as a simple birthday party, gradually evolving and involving and connecting more and more Phuket
businesses. This year is no different, with the core of Wahoo and Sri Panwa now seeing the addition of Indigo Pearl Resort and Spa, SGS Security, C & C Marine and extensive media coverage by The Phuket News, 89.5Fm and Phuket News TV – it truly is an island event. With boats, floating trampolines and much more, it promises to be a fun day for the whole family, with valuable raffle prizes up for grabs – including B15,000 in cash and jewellery all the way from Paris! There will be live radio broadcast on the day with interviews and special guest
appearances – this third installment of an already fun and popular party is gearing up to become one of Phuket’s signature lifestyle additions. The price is B2,000 if booked in advance through Phuket Ticket Master, including a free T-shirt, beach barbecue, snacks and beverages. Prices on the door are B2,500. Wahoopia runs from 12pm to 7pm, Saturday, April 27 at Sri Panwa pier. Buy tickets now at thephuketnews.com/ phuket-ticket-master.php or see Life page 16 for more details. The Phuket News is official media sponsor of this event.
Angsana joins Laguna Summer Family Festival
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ngsana Laguna Phuket joins in Laguna Summer Family Festival within Laguna Phuket from May 15 until October 31, 2013. Boasting child-friendly facilities, family entertainment and value-added inclusions, Angsana Laguna Phuket promises to be a great holiday choice for both parents and kids of all ages. The theme for the Laguna Summer Family Festival is “Children Stay, Play and Dine for Free.” Benefits include complimentary meals at participating resorts in Laguna Phuket. Children can enjoy complimentary golf with full paying adults and free tours on selected Laguna Tours excursions.
A popular return attraction at this year’s festival will be the Kidz Fun Zone with Quest – Laguna Phuket’s corporate training and adventure facility – serving up afternoons of sports skills, cooking lessons, and adventure and educational activities. Australian art educator Christopher Hogan also returns as the Festival’s Artist-in-Residence throughout August, with his stimulating art classes for kids and parents alike. Christopher Hogan is a world-renowned artist recognised for his unique abstract paintings. He has been the Artist-in-Residence at the Laguna Phuket Summer Family Festivals, having staged art classes for local schoolchildren, raising
thousands of baht for Laguna Phuket’s community programmes. To celebrate the family festival and enable their guests to spend quality time together without incurring extra costs, Angsana Laguna Phuket is offering guests a comprehensive schedule of family-focused activities over the summer holidays with value-added inclusions. This includes a complimentary nonmotorised water sport training camp with options of sailing, kayaking, wind surfing in the lagoon, beach volleyball and soccer, and many more. To ensure that guests work up a sweat, the resort is also offering complimentary exercise classes such as Pilates, Yoga and even Kids’ Yoga.
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created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission. See thegoodshepherd.info.
SUNDAY APR 21
Fish and Chips Friday Night B250 per person. At Irish Times Pub, Jungceylon Patong.
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Schnitzel Day Kokosnuss Restaurant - Every Monday, Schnitzel, fried potatoes and salad buffet B190 per person. Starts 5.30pm. For more info please visit phuketkokosnuss.com.
TUESDAY APR 23 Celeste Siam DJs in Phuket Thailand’s very own, and Ibiza favourite, Celeste Siam, will be delivering her unique style of Balearic, soulful and funky house at XANA with Attica. The Celeste event will kick off at 9pm and follow EssentialIbiza.com’s Iain Thomson and other local poolside DJs in the day from 3pm. There will also be a beach BBQ, 2-for-1 happy hour at 5-6pm and kids activities to keep the little ones entertained. 081 583 1442.
Sunday Roast Pork at Expat Hotel Sunday roast pork or beef dinner every Sunday 2pm onwards at Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. B290 per person. See www.expathotel.com.
Quiz Night at Grizzly’s
Live Music at Underwood Art Factory Every Friday and first Saturday of every month. The home of Phuket’s finest performers, coming together to bring a night of entertainment, delicious Thai Buffet and great fun. The Lost Legends band. All performed on a unique built stage at the Underwood Art Factory. For booking call 088 762 4505.
Every Tuesday night. Snacks available. Registration 7.45pm. B1,000 voucher to winners. Grizzly’s Sports Bar and Restaurant, located between Loch Palm Golf Course and Kathu Waterfall. Contact 086 951 4962.
BBQ at Expat Hotel 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar.com.
Sunday Carvery B399 per person all you can eat. Roast beef, BBQ ham, chicken, pork, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and a glass of selected beverage. At Irish Times Pub, Junceylon Patong.
MONDAY APR 22
Pool Competition at Expat Hotel
Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with French Fries, Salad buffet, Potato Salad & Gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.
Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www. expatsportsbar.com.
The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open
Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person. 7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.
Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more. You can also find exquisite arts and craft
BBQ All You Can Eat Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish and Squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.
Pool Competition at Expat Guesthouse Pool Competition every Tuesday 9pm Expat Guesthouse Sports Bar, Patong. See map at www.expatguesthouse.com.
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WEDNESDAY APR 24
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soul heads, Boy Navio quartet, nin jazz, MM jazz kids, PSU big band and more. Venue: Jazz o cocktails bar since 2000, from 8pm-1am. No entrance fee. Email: tiklado2005@yahoo.com, 089 588 2347, 083 390 7309.
WEDNESDAY MAY 1
Mystic Mirage
B99 per drinks and selected beverages buy 1 get 1 free. Quiz master DJ Doris, from 91.5FM. Bar Tabs: 1 Prize B1,500. 2 Prize B1,000. Every Wednesday Night From 8 pm. Free entry. Maximum 4 people per team. At Irish Times Pub, Jungceylon Patong.
Come and enjoy an exotic evening of Middle Eastern Delights with entertainment, themed food, free flow beverage and dancing. Bliss Beach Club. 7pm till late. Dress: Desert chic. Donation: B2,500. For bookings please contact Phuket Has Been Good To Us on 076 278 146 or email info@phukethas beengoodtous.org.
SATURDAY APR 27
holiday. May 5 falls on a Sunday this year so May 6 will be the substitute day.
MONDAY MAY 13 Royal Ploughing Ceremony and Farmer’s Day
The government has established May 1 of every year as Labour Day just like most European countries. The objective of this day is to recognise the employee’s duty and responsibility they show everyday of the year. The government has marked May 1 as a public holiday. You will find most private companies closed, including banks. However, all government offices will remain open.
Ceremonies giving blessing to the country’s farmers are held on this day. It is officially known as Wan Phra Ratcha Phithi Phuet Monkhon Lae Charot Phra Nangkhan Raek Na Khwan. This day is also observed as Farmer’s Day. Each year’s date is astrologically-determined and announced by the Bureau of the Royal Household. A government holiday only, this ceremony revives an ancient blessing of the plants and ceremonial start to the new growing season. The action takes place on Bangkok’s Sanam Luang in front of the Grand Palace.
SATURDAY MAY 4
FRIDAY MAY 24
Labour Day Phuket’s First Audio Video Interactive Pub Quiz
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Visakha Bucha Day Falls on the full moon of the sixth Thai lunar month (May). A Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day. On this, the holiest Buddhist holiday of the year, you will find the temples full with devotees receiving blessings and giving offerings. All government and public sector business will be closed, including most bars and pubs.
BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.
THURSDAY APR 25
Wahoopia Event: WahooPia Below Zero. Time: 12noon - Sunset. Venue: Sr ipanwa Pier. Other: B2,500 per person. Free BBQ,Snacks and Set Drinks Menu. Book via PhuketTicketMaster.
TUESDAY APR 30
EVERY DAY
Burger eating competition: the winner will get B10,000. B-Boy battle: have the chance to win B15,000. At Home Pro Village, Chalong. Register now - April 30. For more information call 086-281-4011.
MONDAY MAY 6
Pork Roast and Roast Chicken Every Thursday. Buffet includes salads, soups, mashed potatoes, bread dumplings. ALL YOU CAN EAT B190. www.phuketko kosnuss.com.
Burger Eating & B-Boy Battle Competition
Phuket International Jazz Day
Coronation Day (Wan Chat tra Mongkhon)
Discover our community: Phuket jazz volunteers, music matter collectives,
Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1950. It’s a public
Happy Hour at Sugar Reef Happy Hour B60 on all selected beverages, B120 house doubles, and B99 all selected drinks. 4pm - 8pm. Also Sunday roast served from 2pm. B250 to club members. Opposite Tesco Cherngtalay. See sugarreefbar.com.
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This week in history
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24,000
Worldwide annual death toll from lightning strikes.
100
Worldwide annual death toll from shark attacks.
20
Length in metres of the beef tapeworm, the longest parasitic worm found in humans.
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Percentage of all the humans ever born who are alive today. DNA pioneers Francis Crick (right) and James Watson (centre) greet biologist Maclyn McCarty. Photo: Marjorie McCarty
■■ April 19, 1956 In what is seen in the US as a fairytale wedding, American actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco. ■■ April 20, 2008 Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman driver in history to win an Indy car race. ■■ April 21, 1782 The city of Rattanakosin, now known internationally as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, Rama I. ■■ April 22, 1969 British yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world. ■■ April 23, 1984 The discovery of a virus which may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through America at the time, is hailed as a “monumental breakthrough” in medical research. ■■ April 24, 2005 Snuppy, an Afghan hound and the world’s first cloned dog, is born in South Korea. ■■ April 25, 1953 In an article published in Nature magazine, James Watson and Francis Crick are the first to describe the structure of DNA.
Crossword by Myles Mellor Across
1. Which major modern city sits below Mount Vesuvius? 2. What was Darlie toothpaste called before its name changed in 1985? 3. In royal circles, what does HSH stand for? 4. What number is the ‘X’ in this series: 1,2,3,5,X,13? 5. Alizarin, Amaranth and Arapawa are all tpes of what? Answers at the foot of the page.
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Near Beach 3 Bed Pool Villa: Fully equipped holiday home with private garden and pool. Within easy reach of Rawai and Nai Harn beach. For full details and pictures, please contact me. 084 850 1340.
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Vassana Residence. 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment. Sea view, Swimming pool, Whirlpool. Wi-Fi, Cable TV. Only 3 Apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@yahoo.com.
Three bedroom modern home available for long Term Rental. This Pool Villa is close to B.I.S. Central private location. Please check out website for more details. Contact Dianne 089 469 810.
2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200sq metre (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot. Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.
Five Bed Luxury Villa For Sale: NEW. Beautiful Lakeside Villa
Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com
vated sales office/shop with initial lease of 6 years. Internal area 144 m2, walled back garden 60 m2, 4 parking spots, 3 phase, kitchen, internet, phone/fax, TV, 5 AC. Contact 085 060 0033.
Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay.
Long Term Rental:
Sea View Land for Sale:
Surin Beach Office For Rent: Prime location fully reno-
East Coast Sea View Land
Main road from Karon to Patong-Close to Simon Cabaret. Multi Functional Building Total 700 sqm (15 metre front) 1-floor 350.sqm with 3 toilets. 2-floor 350.sqm with 2 toilets. For visit SMS (French) 080 035 1626 English 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com For Russian contact: Oxana: 080 529 0726 Email:phuket.lux@gmail.com
in SURIN BEACH. Private Estate. 5 Bedroom En-suite. Unique Architectural Style. Private Pool. THB 35.7m. To view call 083 636 0245 or villasurin7@ gmail.com.
Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peaceful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.
ACG Cricket Ground:
5 Rai raw land behind ACG clubhouse on long lease for compatible sporting facility. alan@acgphuket.com.
Beach Condo, Beach 3 Min. Walk: Spacious 2-bedroom apartment for rent, long or short term, fully furnished, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Pool, large gardens, parking, a mere 3 minute stroll to scenic Nai harn beach. resortgm@gmail.com.
Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large House for Sale - Chalong: Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 mil lion, f irm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.
bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.
Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 million, 2 minutes walk to beach, big balcony and sunset view, 180 sqm, 2 ensuite bedrooms, big living space. PhuketAREA.com, search V146.
for long term rent. Fully furnished with kitchenette, security, parking etc. Right in the middle of Patong. More info call 076 344 922 or visit bluewaterphuket.com.
race, TV, CD player, telephone, WIFI, has full use of hotel facilities, restaurant, room service, swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. 120mt to beach, 5 minutes to Patong. email penthouse2102@gmail.com, 089 972 3861, 089 570 1519.
jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey +/- 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.
F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE
Accommodation Available: Patong Tower apartment
Andaman Beach Suite Condo Patong Beach, Phuket: Has kitchenette, ter-
Seaview Townhouse Patong: Between the city and the
LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @ gmail. com.
Rawai Great Buying: Lovely house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition. Distant sea views. B5,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com. See phuketpremium realestate.com.
Seaview Land Patong: Two parcels of superior land 11 rai. Inc seaview. Main road frontage. Ideal for resor t or condominiums. B150 M . N e g o t i a b l e . ( T h a i ) 0 81 3 7 0 8114 or (Ger) 081 892 1108. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com.
The Cour t yard - Dance Centre: Located next to Island
Luxury Ocean View Apartments for Rent in Kata and Karon: 1 or 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm,
Furniture, Chaofa Road West, 2 kms. South of Central. Corner unit, on the upper of two floors, 7m x 15 m, plus entrance lobby. Two large mirrors, special flooring, aircons, adequate parking. Rent B25,000 per month. Security deposit B75,000 (refundable). Lease one to three years. Contact Khun Siriporn Island Furniture. 081 691 0213 or visit thecourtyardphuket.com.
kitchen, large balcony, parking, 24 hrs security, gymnasium, swimming pool. Ph: 076 486 624 and 086 281 9311. Email: bao200@gmail.com.
Luxury Condo Rent / Sale: 2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160-212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,500 Buy: B8,500,000 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@yahoo.com.
Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with pool & lake view. Fully furnished, near Kajonkiet International school, Tesco Lotus, Big C. 10 mins to Patong. Move in Mar 2014. Only B99k. Contact: 081 694 4144 , 081 307 7247, email: suthipow@yahoo.com
PROPERTY FOR SALE Ocean Front Villa for rent:
Shop Front for Rent:
The Royal Phuket Yacht Club shop front space for rent 4.34 M. x 4.37 M. Located on the first floor of a great looking area for retail shop, boutique etc. Call 076 380 200 ext. 601 Khun Naphat.
Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.
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Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home
office near Academy for sale 280 sq metre, Chanote tiltle, 2 beds 3 baths, Nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.
1 Rai Land QUICK Sale in Rawai: Beautiful land with Chanote for sale, concrete access road, Land plat, electric & facilities ready to build your home. Direct contact Thai owner K.Dallas (Poy) 089 472 9870 or dchaibut@gmail.com.
Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon,
fullly firnished with Chanote tiltle, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. Call 089 871 4172.
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3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok:
Freehold Condo For Sale: 45 Sq. Freehold. 2 balconies (Great view). 1 bedroom. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. 080 040 9077.
Balinese Pool Villa:
Nai Harn / Rawai, Balinese Pool Villa, 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, price reduced for quick sale. Please call our Agent 082 420 70 52 or send Email to stayonphuket@yahoo.com.
3 Beds, 2 Bath 6x3m pool. Full aircon and funishings. Ready for occupation and rental. Secure estate, private parking. 6km from Heroines monument. Close to PIA, BCS and shops. 081 737 0722.
Freehold House for sale: Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Many upgrades incl new carport included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.
Budget Bungalows: Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms. Close to all amenities.One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only B2,300,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email: thailandmls @gmail.com.
2 Pool Villas next to PIA: Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 Sqm. land, for sale 15.9 mill and villa 2 on 2,200 Sqm. land, for sale 19.9MB. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a developement with underground electricity and security, only 800 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airport, Phuket International Academy and AoPor Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.
fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palm, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.
Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located
Views over Nai Harn lake and only one minute walk to beach.Lease or free hold. Roof top BBQ/Sala. Buy of the Century. B6,500,000. Call 081 270 4291. See phuketpremium realestate.com.
Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1 Rai is 2.5 MB, total 3 Rai of Land, Mountain View, Chanote, 3 Mins drive to Thanyapura/PIA School, 15 Mins to Airport. Contact Marisa 084 305 6667 or marisar1978@ hotmail.com.
N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo Kathu, Fully furnished Studio type 29.7 sq.m.on 6 Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. By owner. Call 086 105 8144.
FOR SALE RAWAI BEACH
Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront townhome at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).
sq.metre. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Extra penthouse with open kitchen and storeroom.Lovely garden, very quiet and cosy place. Access to pool nearby. Price B3.9 mill.negotiable. Email: kjellsy vertsen@hotmail.com.
Nai Harn Beach Townhouse: 3 story, 2 bed townhouse.
close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, clean & new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.
Single House Special Price Rent/Sale: Nice house
House For Sale In Chalong By Owner: Chanote title. 412
Kathu-Pool Villa for sale: Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent minimum 6 months. High season 90K per month. Twelve months or more 70K PM. 087 078 6379.
SPECIAL TWIN VILLAS. 3 OR 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS. POOL, LARGE TERRACE, SMALL GARDEN. LIVING SPACE 400 SQM, LUXURY FURNISHED. PRICE B8,500,000. FREEHOLD. INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL: thewhitehousekata@gmail. com.
Building 3 storey for sale: THB 26,000,000. Only 300 m. from Kata Beach. 236.25 sqm. 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. For more information call K.Chavarin 089 911 8833/081 866 9253 or email: wkong keaw@hotmail.com
Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai Road.9 year lease:very low rent,strong starting, easy to manage and good return on investment.Price 1MLN. Take this opportunity. Thamad17@yahoo. com. 089 728 4005.
B e a u t i f ul V i l l a R awa i: Beautiful 2 bed pool villa with sep maid’s room or 3rd b/room. Great outdoor entertaining area. 5 minutes to all conveniences. Reduced to B9,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.
Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com
Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price:2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Mail:thamad17@yahoo.com.
O pp or tuni t y K nocks: 3 gorgeous lots, clean titles: For sale or long lease. 2 Lots on Island-Beachfront (Bungalow-/Housing-Estate) and 1 big Mainland-Mountain property all in very quiet, safe, well maintained locations near Krabi. 089 291 4671.
Nai Harn Baan Bua:
When only the best will do! 4 bed/pool villa in Phuket’s best-kept gated community. 410 sq.mtr villa. 812 sq.mtr land. Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful. Call 081 270 4291.Email: thailandmls@ gmail.c om, w w w.phuketpremium realestate.com.
Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom, kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each bedroom. Water tank+pump. External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 086 278 0007.
B24,500,000. Deceased Estate Absolute waterfront. Occupying a stunning location on the east coast of Phuket this five-level villa has panoramic sea views from every level. Renovation work required. 085 793 2667. See exotiqproperty.com. Ref AB-V453, email: dmuir@exotiq.com.
Land for Sale - in Marina: Design and build your Villa with Pool for Sale: Freehold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5M pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104SqWah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.
own home in a good location and gated community. All the infrastructure you need is available such as water, underground cabling for power, telephone, ADSL internet etc. Contact: 076 238 948, email: marketing @phuketpropertytrip.com.
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Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreign-
freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.
PROPERTY IN PHUKET H o u s e i n P h u k e t To w n / S a m ko n g 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms
Mission Heights: Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.
Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area and entertainment deck outside. Large western kitchen with all appliances.
Mansion in Town for Sale:
359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 Fans. Balcony, Hi-Speed Internet, Parking, CCTV and Sentry box. In & Out with Finger Scan. Near shopping centre. B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).
3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bedrooms and
Great area very conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central Festival, international schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation.
2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner, well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 081 737 3116.
Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend. Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.
F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE
One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.
12 Rai Chanote to sell:
3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas: Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with
chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.
Laguna/Layan. Luxury private pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.
Nice Villa for Sale:
Near Naiyang Beach, 3 bed & 4 bath, jacuzzi, open dining/living room, kitchen, fully furnished, aircon, garden, Sala, swimming pool, car park. Only 8.9MB. 087 091 8331 K. Nah, chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail.com, dreamhousephuket.com.
Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land
Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:
One + Two Homes for Sale with AC, Rawai: Main home:
Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership foreverbeyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@yahoo.com.
two bed, extended bungalow with outside kitchen, shower and seating salas set in mature, walled, private gardens. Own well, tanks and pumps. Sold, furnished. Will sleep 8+ can be sold with a 30-year land lease for non-Thai. Price B5.5 nego: Mobile: Eng 082 416 0150. 3BB WiFi internet also.
Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with 5 bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.
A bsolut e Beachfront EVA: Set on the beachfront, the
House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool vil-
ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www.facebook.com/Phuket. Beachfront.
next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.
la in Kathu close to international schools. Views over Loch Palm. All bedrooms with aircon and ensuite bathrooms. Two car garage and secluded garden. Chanote title. Call 084 844 0991
Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvillajas mine@gmail.com
F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.
LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @ gmail. com.
PATONG condos for sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountian views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.
Land for Sale:
400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.
INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekat a @ gmail. com.
Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, east-coast development. Never seen on Phuket; Amazing luxury at real prices. Call 080 882 1377, email: beachprojects1@gmail.com.
Beachfront Building - Lanta:
Urgent Sales! Beach front 3 Commercial buildings (3 storeys), 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms Klong Dow beach, Koh Lanta - Krabi. Contact owner directly - negotiable price: 081 270 8622, 084 841 5635.
Luxur y Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: New villa 320sqm NEW Studio Apt in Kathu:
30 sqm, 1 bedroom, kitchen, washing machine, aircon, balcony, fully furnished. Condo with gym, 24hr security, car park. 5 mins to Patong, Loch Palm golf. Good view. B1.25 million. Call 086 947 1273.
Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major department stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. B22 millions per rai. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e-mail: kubesjoy@hotmail.com.
Condominium in Patong for Sale: Less than 1 Km from
the beach, large 2-bedroom apartment with communal swimming pool and balcony. FREEHOLD (can be foreign owned). B7.5M. Call owner 089 724 7211 or julien@phuket immo.com.
Villa and farmland for sale: A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200310@hot mail.com
Golf Course Land For Sale:
Near British Intl School, 17 rai with public road access. Suitable for resort or housing project. Can be divided. Price: B4.5m per rai. Contact owner 089 724 7211, email: julien@phuketimmo.com.
fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service. Call 080 143 5294, email: alainter rat@hotmail.com.
Patong Tower for Sale: And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.
Golf View Villa For Sale: Near
British International School, state-ofthe-art villa overlooking the Loch Palm Golf Course: 4 bedrooms + maid’s room; 485 m2 built on 1,860 m2 land. B28million. Contact owner 089 724 7211.
For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa. 4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing 7.5 M House and Pool Bypass Rd: Very clean 5 bedroom,
3 bathroom house with 5 x 10 metre pool 10 minutes south of Central Festival, walking distance to Kajonkiet Bilingual School. To see: 083 301 3470, email: wpdrake@hotmail.com.
Price B8.5 mllion. SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com
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3 bedroom furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nice gardens, two bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hot mail.com.
Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6m pool. Freehold. Nice. 089 727 5407.
Patong Condo: Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom corner condo 56sqm, fully furnished. Only B1.99 million. Normal price 2.6 million. 10 minutes walk to beach and Bangla Road. Call 089 872 6895 or jospeder@live.no.
FO R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUX E APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 . LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.
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SeaView near Airport:
Beautiful Karon Villa:
4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.
Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.
3 - Bed House - Sale or Rent: Sun Palm Village, Chalong. Lounge, dining kitchen, 3 beds and 2 baths. Private swimming pool and easily maintained grounds. All furniture with fitted kitchen included. Ideal for small family or as rental investment. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keithmarshall747@gmail.com
Ocean Front Villa for Sale: Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.
floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted. Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen. Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private Penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.
Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots. OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner. B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.
Rawai 6 Bedrooms:
Lovely 6 bedroom/office.Inc: 2 bedroom SC disable flat. Pool, garden, garage, storage. Opp.Tesco in well established area. Priced to sell at B9,000,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email:thailandmls@gmail.com.
Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket tow n. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.
Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview, city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.
Townhouse Chalong Bargain!: Town house on 3 levels with mezanine, 112 sqm, fully furnished, 3 BR, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 air con. Tasteful western decoration, MUST see, HP English 0854415115. Thai 081 555 1230.
Reduced for Quick Sale: Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com
Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4
1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu: 1.5 Rai flat land at Cape
from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open - plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.
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For sale: Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.
Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land 1 rai + 81 T/W total 1924 sqm. Does not need landscaping sale by owner land location on the top of the Soi. Tel: 084 745 4132, chanote title.
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Patong Free Hold Condo: Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m. Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.
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RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc.
Patong Condo for Sale: 6.1 Rai Land for Sale:
6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5 minutes to Naithon Beach. 10 minutes to Naiyang Beach. 10 minutes to Airport. 7 minutes to New Tesco Lotus. - Roadside land and Chanote title. Call 085 793 2718.
My condo is ready for immediate sale located at Lotus Residence, a small 3-storey boutique condo of only 12 apartments total. It is located on a southern hillside above Patong Bay. Call 084 436 2540.
Completely furnished to very high standard, toothbrush only required. Owner leaving. 17.5MB. Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com. See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.
Patong/Kalim sea view condo: Freehold, 2nd floor, corPatong Condo for sale:
Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email:pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.
A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.
Land for Sale:
Mission Hills. One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.
ner unit, stunning sea view, pool, car park, security, best location, ca. 110sqm, 2 bedroom, German kitchen, all new, terrace, only a few metres to beach, B10.6 M 081 824 1385.
Land Sale 2.95 Mb 1800 M2: 1800 M2 or 1.52 Rai, Chanote title. Near Ao Po Marina, Mission Hills golf, 20 min to airport or British Int'l School. Driveway and electricity supplied. Call Mark 083 392 007 or 083 502 8256.
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2 , 2 0 0 L and , N ai H a r n -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com
URGENT RE-SALE 2 brand new apartments. Welcome real buyers No agents. Call on +66 (0) 87 269 2274, Chrismar.
6 rai Hilltop Land for sale: Near Mission Hills golf club, may split into 3 x 2 rai seperate plots, B4.2 million per rai, full chanote, water/elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).
Beachfront land for sale: 2 rai absolute amazing beachfront, few min boat ride from Phuket, facing west to sunset and views of Phuket. B13 million per rai +66 (0) 86 278 8300 or izzy.serenity group@gmail. com.
Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested/Wanted larger size, CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com
Land for Sale Cherngtalay: Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI)
Opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill, Chanote, ca. 36 m x 45 m, sophisticated hillside project, proratable, B8.5 mil direct to owner: 085 65 44 0 11 or 089 40 40 737.
Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8MB. Email: Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.
mountain view and Big Buddha. 310 sq metre, 2 beds, 2 baths with option to convert in 3 beds. Contact: Izzy +66(0)86 278 8300 or izzy. serenitygroup@gmail.com.
World Class Sea Views:
Apartment on Golf Course: Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.
Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.
Land Plot for Sale:
Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach aerea) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@yahoo.com.
Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, sea-view /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M B3.3M. Contact +66 (0) 83 103 3801, 081 415 7774.
plot 100 metres to Rawai Beach, about 850 sq.metre. Chanote title deed, private road with sewer, 3 phases electricity and wall around the land. Email: rawai.steen@gmail.com, call 080 530 6880.
Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.
Hill Land for Sale:
7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: mon tha_phuket@yahoo.com.
Rawai Half Rai for Sale: Land
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Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.
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4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@ yahoo.co.uk.
Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at
Very nice location hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. C ont ac t: At t apong 0 81 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.
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Land At Kathu For Sale: Only
lake and Loch Palm. Very quiet, secluded plot but with all facilities ready to go. 1551 sqm plot, freehold leasehold with full Chanote title. 081 273 6959.
15 min to Patong and only 10 min to Phuket Town, located at Kathu, total 141 sqw or 564 sqm with ready public utility. Call 081 892 0610, 081 472 0770, tan_ohio@hotmail.com.
(0.927 Rai). Chanote Title, New Survey. Public road, electric and well. 450m walk to Chalong Pier. B8.9 million. 085 784 0209. chalong1000@ gmail.com. www.sites.google.com/ site/1483meters.
Rawai Condo Sale/Rent: Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership forever-beyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@ yahoo.com.
A b so l u t e B e a c h Fr o n t Land: Songkla district near new deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.
BanYan Villa: 2 year-old 3-storey townhouse 31.5 s.q wah or about 126 s.q.m at BanYan Villa, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 aircon, fully furnished and located nearby Land and House park, Chalong. Price 3.2m. Contact owner tel 081 535 1252 Mr Krich.
Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major department stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. B22 millions per rai. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041. Email: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.
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DaVinci Restaurant in Nai Harn: Thai nationality only. Waitresses 2 positions, Bartender 1 position. Experience and good English will be an advantage. Good salary and benefits. Contact Khun Jana 086 947 5197, jana@davinci phuket.com.
Live in Housekeeper Wanted: Exceptional conditions for housekeeper who loves dogs and speaks English. Separate one bedroom apartment with everything. Has to be able to live in full time with us. Call on 080 690 5248.
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Good location, 1 1/4 Rai. 1) Jungle bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 65 pax, parking: 15-16 vehicles, good business. 2) Beauty salon: fully equipped. 3) Massage pallor. 4) Restaurant. 5) Indoor pub: fully equipped, stage, seating: 70 pax. Lease for 8 years+6 months left on lease. Sale: 5.7 MB. Negotiable! Contact: five.business@ yahoo.com, 091 654 1720, 087 892 6204, (Russian) 085 709 9191 (Thai) (English) 091 654 1720.
Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@ hotmail.com.
G u e s t h o u se Ca f e B a r KaronBeach: Easily managed profitable business lease 5.5M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract(fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area. Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.
KOH LIPE Dive Center for sale: URGENT SALE Speedboat Yamaha 200HP4s, Coltri Sub compressor, Nitrox system, 16 BCD, 11 regulators, 32 tanks, website, renewed TAT, buildings, 5 rooms for rent. Asking price 120,000 USD. 084 399 8978.
2 Business For Sale: Good location, Rawai Area -1) Restaurant – 40 pax - leased out 2) Indoor pub: fully equipped, disco - stage, seating:70 pax. Lease - 8 years+6 months left on lease.Sale:2.9 MB Negotiable. 087 892 6204, 087 244 1322, 091 654 1720.
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A Steal For A Quick Sale: 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaft drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro385,000. Call: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.
E xceptional Yacht For Sale: Beautifully maintained Wau-
Marine. We are professional boat builders, factory located in Pattaya. This model is SR-18 fully finished. We can delivery to you place. “This price excludes engine”. Call 081 782 0921. Email: nungnapong@ hotmail.com.
quiez Yacht 41FT. Specs and photos: www.wauquiezforsale.blogspot. com. Robert: 087 632 8259 or email: camina ta40@hotmail.com. Priced to sell: $199K US. Can be seen in Phuket.
Speed Boat For Sale:
Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 8942124.
son design, Thai registered, 120ltr fuel tank, 200hp Yamaha engine in excellent condition. Includes trailer, boat cover, wakeboard pole, ropes and ski equipment. Call 081 894 5822, email: mark breitis@gmail.com.
Fiberglass Bowrider, 12mm thick hull, 600ltr fuel tank, 150ltr water tank, licensed for 25 passengers, storage area, manual head, 5 years old, B1.4 million o.n.o, contact 076 362 300 Ext.1801.
Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq metre+building+10 bed+10 bath+2 restaurants. Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@yahoo.com.
40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ski Boat for Sale: Glastron Carl-
Speedboat for sale - Hull Only: Excellent condition, 12.18m
Ready to cruise. Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design. New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail. com.
Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala. 40 metres to the beach. 10 rooms with full furnishings. Restaurant 54 seat. Price B8 million. For more information call 081 396 0033.
Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom
Speed boat for sale! Now B290,000: 6 metre body Bay-
bar for sale in Soi Bel Air. Wally Bar, all stock, T.V. sound system, beer boxes and fridges included in sale, rent, only B10,000 monthly. Only B600,000 ono. 086 725 0771.
liner, 200 HP (EFI) Mercury engine, Yamaha 5 HP back up engine. Blue book. Including: trailer, 2 anchors, and cover, Garmin deep sounder and fish finder brand new. Call 081 477 5637 THAI; 086 283 0082 ENG, RUS.
2 Rai, Cherngtalay:
25 year lease for sale. Well situated in a fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.
Cement Production Plant:
Restaurant / Guesthouse: 6.5M RIB: New Hypalon tubing and blue cover. On a fiber glass V shaped hull. 240HP Mercury Giving comfortable cruise at 25-30Kts and 40 Kts Max Ideal for family day trips to beach skiing etc. 081 273 6959.
Established restaurant covering two shop houses with private terrace and owners apartment or 8 room guesthouse. Freehold (no lease/ rent). Includes all equipment and newly renovated kitchen. Contact for details. Projected ROI 4 years. Call 081 956 3166.
Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery. Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.
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BUSINESS OPP. CONT. 3 Business For Sale: Good location, Rawai Area. 1) Big Bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 60 pax, parking: 10 vehicles, good business. 2) Massage parlor – leased out 3) Beauty salon: fully equipped. Lease 8 years+6 months left on lease - Have owned business for 8 years - Sale: 2.9 MB. Negotiable! 087 892 6204, 091 654 1720.
Business for sale Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.
CARS FOR SALE
COOKING CLASS
For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.
Toyota Vios For Sale: Hi Every One:
Sport Club for Sale by Owner: Set on 4 rai land with full chanote title. Include tennis court, volleyball court, fishing lake, game room, restaurant and bar and separate guest bungalow for sale or long term lease. Call +66 81 569 6026, +61 498 248 656 (English & Thai) Email:patbittersweet@gmail. com. See www.phuketsport.com.
Restaurant/Pub: For sale in Bang Tao Beach Road. Get 10 year contract, great location 50m from Best Western Hotel & Beach. Full furniture and equipment. Price B2.5 million. Call 087 893 8590, Email: somtom_landandhouse@yahoo.de
My name is Tida, only the other day my owner told me to find a new home that she had enough of me and I’m too old or she will put me outside, can you believe that after 3 years of faithful service I took her wherever she wanted to go and never never let her down once. Now I’m looking for new owner, she must be nice to me, please buy me as I don’t want to sleep outside. I’m still very young, only just over 3 years old, I have big heart and strong legs as I not travel much. I’m fully automatic and come with all trimmings. Please don’t call her, call my friend John 0872760529 if you want to see me.
2007 lady owner perfect condition B359,000. Tel 081 125 1873, gordon_ asia@ hotmail.com.
CHILDCARE Phuket Cooking Academy: Cooking and baking classes
Buds Nursery:
Phuket’s oldest international childcare facility. High-quality, time-proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-8. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076 384 638, 080 624 7060. Website: www.budsphuket.com.
HO NDA CIT Y ' 03 1,5AT, 118XXXkm: Very reliably & friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. 083 102 0070.
BUSINESS SERVICES
CHILDREN’S CLUB FunStart:
Family sports and leisure club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstart phuket.com.
Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006: One hand, private. Only 96,000 km. Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile. B245,000. Call Yupin English and Thai: 081 817 4805.
CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS
Lose Weight Feel Great!:
Singapore Club Phuket: Calling all Singaporeans in Phuket to join Singapore Club Phuket. Contact Robin on 081 803 7189.
Organic, Delicious, Nutritious Fruit & Vegetable Juice Detox programs from 5,000 baht Delivered To Your Door www.weightwatchdetox.com Contact 083 345 5540.
Golf Membership for Sale:
Tile I t: Thalang.
Loch Palm 500,000 Baht. Buyer pays for transfer. 083 388 5566. Email borst.jg@gmail.com
Mazda 2 For Sale: One year old 7,500km. automatic, smart lock, park distance control, air bags, CD stereo, controlled on steering wheel B490,000 moving must sell, contact Thai/English: 090 165 0875.
Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique. Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com. Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide. Farang Food Paradise:
Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact: 076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com.
Per fect condition, 20 0 6, manual, 17,500 km, 218 hp supercharged, high end hifi, Recaro seats, Book Service, Ultimate Mini. Collectors item. B1.6m, 089 866 3756 (Eng/Th) frankdreist@ hotmail.com.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE
Blue Canyon Golf Memb e r s h i p: Blue Canyon Golf Lifetime membership for sale! Excellent saving! B89,500 Call 084 052 2277.
Clubs & Memberships: Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel - Offers Zumba/LesMills/Yoga Clas ses / Weight Training /Sauna / Steam/Swimming pool-all inclusive. For a free trial workout come along and join the action. Call 076 354 027, 087 275 3614, www.club asiaphuket.com.
have never been more fun using our top-class professional facilities. With complimentary transport from around the island, head to the best Masterchef kitchen on the island. Learn the tricks of the trade from international award winning Chef, Lionel Raiffort. Learn how to cook, from Thai & European cuisines, to the art of baking. Get involved and make a day of it, groups are welcome. For more information, visit w w w.phuketcooking-academy.com or call 081 821 4064.
Rode NT1A Studio Condenser Mic: The RØDE NT1-A 1" cardioid condenser microphone. A studio grade pop shield and shock mount is included, along with a premium 20' microphone cable, dust cover, & instructional DVD. Call 084 304 2587.
Canon 5D Mark 2:
For sale, Canon 5D Mark 2 body, B 25,000, Call Dan on 084 841 7339.
Rode Video Mic:
The RØDE VideoMic is a professional grade 1/2" condenser shotgun microphone designed for use with consumer video cameras and personal audio recorders. (Camera not included). Call 084 304 2587.
Health Food: Online health food in Thailand. Good karma, all natural, healthy, and organic products. Please contact 082 276 1675, w w w.good karmathailand.com.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE
St. Demetrius Ikon For Sale: Russian Or thodox Ikon of St. Demetrius of Salonika, Oil on canvas, 200 years old, for sale. Only serious enquiries please. Pics on request. 090 494 7998.
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2 mast 17 metre (50 c.v. Yanmar engine) excellent condition Fully equipped located in Chalong. Valuations price B15 million. Price NOW! 9.8 million - OR TO EXCHANGE. For a villa/apartment in Rawai, Kata, Karon Phuket.
Main Highway Thalang 081 125 1873 - 081 892 4804
Email maurice.phuket@gmail.com or SMS 081 788 8280 For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com
MOVING & STORAGE
Professional Human Hair Wig: Professional Human Hair Wig - Brand New, Never Worn. Long, Straight, Dark Brown Human Hair with Fringe. 083 507 3603.
Motorbike Trailer with Tow bar: Professionally built motorbike trailer, with tow bar and coupling. Cost B45,000 to build, will sell for B25,000. Ideal for dog caring or shopping. Very stable. Please ring 084 858 1917.
Backgammon: Player s Want ed. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketconn e c t i o n @ ya h o o. com
Wicker Chair, KFC Tables, DVD Player, Helmets, Blow u p M a t t r e s s a n d m o r e: Super comfy wicker Chair-1000B, Classic KFC tables-500B ea/800B both, DVD player w/ USB port (plays copies)-700B, Helmets-100B each, Blow up twin size Mattress-200B. Located in Chalong. Offers accepted. Contact Kiri at 088 768 6183
Laptop NEC Versa Pro:
This is an older 10 pound heavy workhorse laptop. Includes aircard, wireless USD, web cam and external mouse. I bought it used 5 months ago for 7000 and no longer need it! Windows XP Pro OS. 083 396 1918.
Sailboat for Sale/or TRADE
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commercial air hockey tables is here, More durable with a completely new and upgraded playing experience Check out our exciting news at www. facebook.com/thailandpooltables
VALCUCINE for sale: VALCUCINE showroom kitchen for sale due to renovation. 3 years old / good condition / Walnut material with Stainless Steel worktop /hob / hood sink and tap. Please call English (084 240 6688) and Thai (081 484 2565).
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Why buy a pet?:
Soi Dog Foundation have over 300 beautiful dogs and puppies available for adoption. Fully vaccinated and sterilised. Contact 085 574 4258 or email: cindy@ soidog.org.
PET HOSPITAL Chaofah Pet Hospital: 8/28–29 Moo 9, Chaofah East Road. Contact 076 283 365.
We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self
POOL TABLES
Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.
Dining Pool Table: “Dining Pool Table” by Thailand Pool Tables. Our tables combine great design with a dining pool table. Convertible in just a second! Come complete with accessories. Call now 081 823 4627.
SPORTING GOODS & EXERCISE Ocean Kyak For Sale: For Sale, "Mirage" ocean kyak, 6 meters, Kevla hull, electric pump and all the gear, near new. 081 958 6754, johnhideaway @hotmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
Kite Surf Equipment for Sale: 2 new boards, never used.
Looking for a VISA Service?
Football Table for Sale: Brand new “Heavy duty” Soccer/ Football Table for rent and sell. Suitable for bars and hotels. Call us now at 081 823 4627, 085 782 1200.
Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@
2 Kites, used 2-3 times. New price was more then 200,000 Baht. Sell altogether for 100,000 Baht. For single items please call: 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 520.
gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.
PET ADOPTION
Premium Pool Tables: All range of pool table, snooker table, foosball and game machine. We Sell, Rent, Profit share. Commercial and home use. We are a local company that you can trust. facebook.com/thailandpoolta. 081 823 4627.
W E A R E LO O K I N G FOR A NEW HOME Several rescued dogs, Cute, cuddly & groomed ready to be loved. For more photos visit www.doggieheaven.net Or contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com ***Vaccinated & sterilised
Specialised Carbon Full Suss: Stumpjumper FSR Carbon MTB, Super top spec - Brain F+R Shocks, SRAM XX drive train, Hope Race brakes, Mavix SLR wheels. Large size (180 cm+). Midlife crisis dream machine. B125,000. 081 737 0722.
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PC&H clinch Super Six title FOOTBALL
Phuket Super Six League
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eason four of the Phuket Super Six league was a close fought race, but at the very end Phuket Condos and Homes clinched the title after an impressive 8-0 win in their final game – although they were almost matched by the Pita Bar Phuketeers, who were pipped to the top spot only on goals scored. Division winners Division 1: Phuket Condos & Homes Division 2: Irish Times Division 3: Fruit Ninjas Division 1 Shakers FC v Phuket Condos & Homes: 0 – 8 PC&H needed to win this game by eight goals to become champions, which seemed unlikely as Shakers had never lost by such a large margin before. But PC&H were up by 3-0 at the break, and pounded in another five goals in the second half.. Morni ng Star v Nanai Boys : 4 – 3 Morning Star eked out a win after this close match in which both teams held the lead at different times. Division 2 Big Apple & Pita v Atmanjai: 7 – 2
Division 1
Team
MP
W
D
L
F
GD
Pts
1
Phuket Condos & Homes
14
9
1
4
67
18
28
2
Pita Bar Phuketeers
14
8
4
2
44
18
28
3
Joy Dive FC
14
8
2
4
62
20
26
4
Morning Star
14
7
4
3
57
13
25
5
Banana FC A
14
5
2
7
51
-16
17
6
Shakers FC
14
3
4
7
47
-6
13
7
Nanai Boys
14
3
4
7
44
-11
13
8
Holiday Inn FC
14
1
3
10
16
-36
6
Division 2
Team
Big Apple had no trouble against struggling Atmanjai, and took the third spot in Division 2. Blue D Zine PSU FC v Seduction: 4 – 9 Seduction took second place in the division and earned a promotion with this win. Mr Moo v Phuket Serenity Villas: 6 – 2 Mr Moo put distance between themselves and relegation with this win against PSV. Bat Fire v Irish Times: 5 – 7 Irish Times secured the division title with this victory against Bat Fire, who came last in Division 2. Division 3 FC Raya Group Asia v Rose United: 3 – 4 This win gave Rose United
MP
W
D
L
F
GD
Pts
1
Irish Times
14
9
2
3
60
23
29
2
Seduction
14
8
2
4
63
13
26
3
Big Apple & Pita
14
7
3
4
53
15
24
4
Phuket Serenity Villas
14
6
3
5
54
0
21
5
Blue D Zine PSU FC
14
4
5
5
49
-7
17
6
Mr Moo
14
5
1
8
52
2
16
7
Atmanjai
14
4
1
9
48
-23
13
8
Bat Fire
14
3
3
8
44
-23
12
Division 3
Team
MP
W
D
L
F
GD
Pts
1
Fruit Ninjas
14
8
2
4
54
15
26
2
Rose United
14
7
4
3
74
22
25
3
Russia United
14
6
3
5
49
1
21
4
Gang Junior
14
5
5
4
54
5
20
5
Two Chefs
14
6
2
6
48
-5
20
6
FC Raya Group Asia
14
5
3
6
54
7
18
7
Banana FC B
14
5
1
8
42
-17
16
8
Crown Plaza Panwa FC
14
3
2
9
36
-28
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the second spot and promotion into Division 2. Crown Plaza Panwa FC v Two Chefs: 1 – 9 A crushing defeat for Crown Plaza, who ended up bottom of the table. Fruit Ninjas v Russia United:
Four games in 10 days for Islanders FOOTBALL AFTER A BREAK OVER Songkran, Phuket FC face a gruelling schedule of four games in 10 days – including two back-to back games against Air Force Avia FC next week. The Islanders returned from their holidays for a Yamaha League 1 away game against Nakhon Pathom United on Wednesday (April 17) and then play a home game against Khon Kaen FC on Sunday, April 21. The Phuket FC squad then head to Bangkok for the first of their two Air Force games at Dupathemi Stadium – a Thai Com FA Cup game on Wednesday, April 24 – followed by a Yamaha League game against the same team just three days later, on Saturday, April 27. Phuket FC’s Paniphol “Coach Tuu” Kerdyaem said he would be taking both Air Force games seriously – although he admitted the league game was his first priority – and would rotate his footballers to give an opportunity to some who haven’t been playing much. He said considered the Thai Com FA Cup game a
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“test match” for the Yamaha League game that would give the team a chance to see how their opponents played – but he noted the Air Force team would be taking the same opportunity to test the waters. Air Force Avia are one of the oldest and most successful teams in Thai football, having won two Thai Premier League titles and two Thai FA Cups. But they were relegated to Division 1 after the 2003/2004 season and have since played in the second tier.
They are currently fifth in Yamaha League 1, on nine points, while Phuket FC are placed second, on 11 points. The Islander’s opponents at Surakul this Sunday, Isan team Khon Kaen FC – named the “T-Rex’s” after the dinosaur fossils found in the region – are currently 12th in Yamaha League 1, with five points. Khon Kaen won promotion to the Thai Premier League after the 2010 season, but disappointingly finished bottom of that league in the following season and returned to the ranks of Division 1. The kick-off at Surakul Stadium on Sunday is at 6.30 pm. Tickets are B100, school children in uniform get in free. The Phuket News is official media partner of Phuket FC.
1–2 Fruit Ninjas lost but still took the Division 3 title. Gang Junior v Banana FC B: 4 – 5 Gang Junior missed the third spot in Division 3 with this narrow defeat.
Joy Dive lift Songkran 7s cup FOOTBALL PHUKET TEAM JOY DIVE FC triumphed at the Phuket Songkran International Soccer 7s tournament, held in beautifully cool conditions at the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Centre in Thalang district on Saturday. Joy Dive – made up of players from Europe and Africa – secured a late victory in the Open Cup final against the Thanyapura team, with a single goal in extra time. The winning goal came from a long range free kick that appeared to float into the penalty area – surprisingly no one in the crowded box managed to touch the ball, which casually bounced through the confusion and into the net.
The Songkran 7s victory was something of a consolation for Joy Dive, who’ve held close to the top of the table in the Phuket’s Super Six soccer tournament this year, but eventually ended up taking third place in that league’s Division 1, behind Phuket Condos and Homes and Pita Bar Phuketeers. Altogether 16 teams competed in this year’s Songkran International Soccer 7s, the second year the event has been held. The Open Bowl final was won by the Singapore Pirates, who defeated ST FC from Malaysia 2 – 1. The Masters Cup final was won by Hong Kong All Stars, who defeated FFF Deals on Wheels from Dubai.
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Local youth side reach high at Singapore rugby tournament RUGBY
Western Australian Cricket 7s team the Wolfpack with their prize in Phuket last week.
WA Wolfpack hunts down Cricket 7s Cup CRICKET
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estern Australian outfit Wolfpack led by Will Badger deservedly lifted the ACST Kata Group International Cricket 7’s Cup at the Alan Cooke Ground yesterday (April 11), after overcoming the Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) in the final. The PCG had earlier defeated both Wolfpack and the CBB’s in two exhilarating finishes, but they had no answer to the batting of Player of the Tournament Jack Joy, who retired on 30, and then Scott Maitland, who closed the game out with two enormous hits as they chased down 59 in the final showdown.
Syed Hussein had earlier retired in his sides’ knock. The Bowl remained on the paradise island of Phuket as the local Dabangg Boyz overcame the Galah Cricket Club of New South Wales after they posted just 41 after some economical bowling. The Boyz won with just four balls to spare thanks to a fine innings from Sameer Khan. who was crowned Player of the Final. Play had gone ahead an hour earlier owing to the previous days rain, but thankfully the cricketing-weather god’s were shining down on the ACG for the Finals Day. The Player of the Day cap awards went to Jeremy Smith of the ACST side, who took 2
for 6 in one over and to Neil Quail of the PCG for a fine all round performance. ACST Chairman Michael ‘Cat’ Maher awarded the coveted Spirit of Cricket Award to Garry Rowe of the Galah’s for his brilliant attitude both on and off the pitch, which was typified when he donated his playing kit to Pao, a local youngster and guest player. In closing Mr Maher said “How special it has been to play cricket in Phuket at a world class venue,” as well as thanking the Kata Group and all the other sponsors, and officials who made the tournament possible, before the friendly after play party got under way as the Wolfpack deservedly enjoyed their victory.
THE PH U K ET LOM AS youth rugby team have returned beaten but unbowed from the Westpac Tri-Nations Rugby Tournament in Singapore last week The tournament consisted of three teams: the Tamoko Lions from Singapore, Operation Breakthrough from Hong Kong and the Phuket Lomas from Thailand. The day began with a few stop and starts due to thunderstorms, but eventually the matches began with the Phuket Lomas taking on the Tamoko Lions. The Lomas had a rough start, going down by two tries in the first ten minutes and ending the first half 10-0 with the Lions in the lead. However, the second half began with a great try from Lomas hooker Mac in the first couple of minutes. Thereafter the Lomas controlled 80 per cent of possession but could not break the Lions defence to score another. The game ended 10-5 to the Singaporeans. The Lomas were more than ready for their second game against Operation Breakthrough. Once again they went down by
Phuket Lomas player (in blue) wins lineout in Singapore. two tries early in the first half, but a 60 metre run from Lomas winger Lek yielded a try just before the end of the first half, with the teams going into the break 10-5 to the Hong Kongers. The Lomas were still on fire in the second half, with their centre Dew getting the ball from the kick-off and scoring an immediate try under the posts, which fly-half Moet converted with ease to give the Lomas the lead 12-10. With five minutes remaining, the Lomas scored another try in the corner from a powerful maul to get a lead of 17-10. But that lead didn’t last long when the Lomas missed some
tackles in the dying seconds, and Operation scored a converted try to level the game 17-17 as the final whistle blew. That draw meant Operation Breakthrough and Tamoko Lions would face each other in the final, which the Tamoko Lions won. At the awards ceremony the Lomas’ scrum half/wing Sombart Phoemhiran received a well-deserved trophy for player of the tournament. Planning for the 2014 tournament in Singapore is already underway – the sponsors of this year’s tournament, Westpac, have now committed to sponsoring the event next year.
Phuket fighter poised for Kata grappling superfight BOXING A GR A PPLI NG SU PER fight between Phuket-based mixed martial artist Andrew Leone and Eric Kelly of the Philippines has been confirmed for the Kata Beach Open on April 24. Kelly, a Filipino, is the URCC Featherweight Champion and a ONE FC title contender who has seven submission wins in his professional fighting career.
MMA fighter Andrew Leone. Leone, an American based in Phuket, is a Road FC and ONE FC title contender who has won numerous grappling
competitions. Leone’s record stands at 5-2, while Kelly’s is 9-1 and the Filipino normally competes as a featherweight – while the American has spent the majority of his career at 135 lbs but will be dropping down to flyweight for his ONE FC debut next month. The Kata Beach Open is an outdoor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling tournament. For more information visit: katabeachbjjopen.com
HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run 1415: 4pm, Saturday, April 20 Hares: Gorgeous and Barbara Woodhouse Directions: From Phuket Town take Sakdidet Road 4023 to the Deep Sea Port/Cape Panwa. Approximately 600 metres past the school turn right up steep Soi Phattana U-Thit (HHH sign). The laager is 850 metres up the hill, along the first track on the right at the top. Do not block the track with parked cars. More information: phuket-hhh.com
More than 100 Phuket Hash House Harriers joined the run at Kata Viewpoint last weekend.
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Champions league trips Thai teams FOOTBALL Matt Riley editor@classactmedia.co.th
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hailand’s two teams at the top table of Asian football have had disparate campaigns showing the learning arc that failure should bring. Whilst Buriram United are in the slightly easier Group E, where the four teams have an average Asian ranking of twenty one, SCG Muang Thong United face an aggregate ranking of 17 in Group F. Buriram have radically altered their foreign recruitment after last year’s disappointing campaign, ejecting African players in favour of South American and Eastern Europeans. Last season Buriram burst onto the Champions League scene with two stunning victories against Kashiwa Reysol and a sensational 2 – 1 away victory at the mighty Guangzhou Evergrande. But one moment of defensive madness in the third game at home to Jeonbuk cost them a goal and initiated a momentum shift, from a team unfettered by history to one doubting itself and prone to tactically naive
errors: their campaign fizzled out with four straight defeats. This year Muang Thong have floundered as a big fish emerging from a small pond, but they have a template to follow. Both teams need to analyse every moment of this year’s Champions League campaign to set benchmarks for the future if, as is likely, at least one of them represents the Kingdom next season. When Buriram hosted Songkhla last week, sloppy defending produced an equaliser for the unfancied away team. Buriram eased to a 6 – 1 victory but, in the Champions League, a gifted equalising goal is the catalyst for at least two dropped home points, by using cunning and skill to shut the game down. Muang Thong have not lost for 39 league games, but there are plenty of other Asian leagues with a gulf in class and resources. In Korea last season, the champions finished 30 points ahead of the bottom team. In China the gap was 32, but their combined difference was still two shy of Thailand’s ration of haves and have-nots. The Thais must learn mental strength when they leave the
Buriram’s Jirawat Makkharom (left) evades Jiangsu Sainty’s Sun Ke in Nanjing. Buriram lost the game 2–0. Photo: AFP comfort of Thai competition. In Buriram’s 2–0 defeat away to Jiangsu Sainty ealry this month, despite the frustration of conceding a goal close to half time, tougher minds would have closed the half down. Instead, they conceded two in as many minutes, essentially killing the game after competing for the previous forty. In Thai football both clubs can dictate the pace, shape and
narrative of games, and then do enough to score before returning to a comfort zone that only gets interrupted if the opposition scores a surprise goal. At this level they can’t control the game’s narrative and mustn’t create corners or near misses, but goals. Bad habits from the Thai Premier League are difficult to shake off, but the same process happens for all top clubs in
emerging Asian leagues like Malaysia and Indonesia. The Thais must learn to eliminate margins of error and fight for every scrap of momentum. Partly due to Thai players’ relatively slight physique, fifty-fifty balls are often lost at this level. But there is also a mental limitation from doing the ugly work of getting in harm’s way. In Thailand, if a player chooses to lie down apparently injured, the game is stopped, he is stretchered off and the ball is returned to his team after he springs to his feet and trots back onto the pitch. In top Asian leagues, a faking player is a burden to the team as the game continues around him and an injured player has to suck up the pain and continue. This closeted environment is perpetuated by the Kingdom’s previous isolation from foreign styles of play, other than end-of-season jollies by semi-serious star teams. Clubs can buy the best players and coaches, but experience against a range of playing styles can’t be short-cut. Your players might have clocked up dozens of games in weaker leagues, but it is
the experience as a collective in the white hot heat of high level all-or-nothing competition that forges strength. Buriram’s 2–0 home defeat of Jiagsu Sainty last week showed that, if Thai clubs choose the right battles, they can win the war. Buzzing and stinging at any opposition in possession, they seemed to invent new angles of attack. This focus on pace, pressing and passing rather than high balls and physicality petrifies slow defenders who can clear headers for fun, but fear a foot race against a will-o-the-wisp winger. Thai football has shiny baubles of success, with beautiful stadiums and trendy kits worn by pin-up players, but it is the boring fundamentals that produce the muscle to move in on the bounty of Asian success. If Thai football’s short-term plan is today and long-term is the day after, they will have plenty of time to realise that tomorrow never comes. Like Thailand’s FIFA ranking of 43 in 1998, today’s high AFC profile will be a paintpeeling memory if Buriram are the only ones to act decisively after hard taught lessons. ThaiLeagueFootball.com
Paradorn set to make history by switching sports TENNIS FORMER TOP-10 TENNIS player Paradorn Srichaphan will continue his ambitious bid to make an impression in another sport when he tees it up at this week’s Singha Pattaya Open on the Asean PGA Tour. The Thai sports star is making his second appearance in a Tour event after missing the cut in the Singha Esan Open in February. The Singha Pattaya Open will be held at the Burapha Golf Club from April 18 to
April 21, with Thailand’s Prom Meesawat looking to claim the title for a third straight time. Paradorn, who was ranked ninth in world tennis in 2003, gave up playing pro in 2010 after suffering a serious injury to his wrist in a superbike accident. He turned to golf two years ago and has been practising daily as he chases his dream of turning professional in a second sport. “To make a living [from golf] is not my goal,” he said. “My goal is to be the first Asian athlete changing from another sport to play profes-
Paradorn at the 2004 US Open. Photo: Scott Klettke sional golf. “Scott Draper from Australia, a former top-50 player in the world at tennis, he turned pro in Australia playing golf –
he was the first one. I want to do the same and create history for a Thai athlete.” Paradorn explained that a chance encounter with an
childhood pal led him to take up the new sport: “One of my friends, who I played tennis together with when we were 10 years old.” “Next thing I know he is turning pro at golf, and by that time I was playing tennis on the Tour. “He asked me recently, ‘Paradorn, do you want to play golf?’ I did not know whether I could play. Since that day, I have practiced every day. “In the last two years, I have learned a lot of shots that I could not achieve when I was starting out,” said Paradorn. During his tennis career
Paradorn was sponsored by the Singha Corporation, and Singha’s involvement in golf has given him an opportunity to test himself in a competitive arena. Although Paradorn shot back-to-back 81s in the Singha Esan Open, he impressed keen observers of the game with both his swing and attitude and he was satisfied with his play. “Over the two days I was happy with my performance. I hit a lot of good shots and I managed to save par a lot,” he said. “Two birdies [both in the first round] is not a lot but I try to do my best.”
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41
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32
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12
44
48
40
11
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33
9
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47
54
38
12
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32
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14
36
45
38
13
Newcastle United
33
10
6
17
42
59
36
14
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33
7
14
12
31
52
35
15
Sunderland
33
8
10
15
37
45
34
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33
7
13
13
28
41
34
17
Aston Villa
33
8
10
15
36
60
34
18
Wigan Athletic
31
8
7
16
37
57
31
19
Queens Park Rangers
33
4
12
17
29
54
24
20
Reading
33
5
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19
36
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Storm topple Souths as Manly bid for title RUGBY LEAGUE MELBOURNE STORM REmain the sole unbeaten team in Australia’s National Rugby League after ending South Sydney’s winning run in this weekend’s sixth round. The world club champions showed they will again be the team to beat for this season’s NRL title with a clinical 1710 victory over the muchimproved Rabbitohs. Manly Sea Eagles capitalised on the Rabbitohs’ loss with a 25-18 win over the Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale on Sunday to emerge as genuine premiership contenders. It was the Storm’s greater composure under the scheming control of their influential Test scrum-half Cooper Cronk that proved the difference in a three tries-to-two victory over Souths before almost 33,000 fans at Sydney’s Olympic stadium. Melbourne capitalised on South Sydney errors to lead 12-0 at half-time but were outscored 10-5 in the second half as the Rabbitohs tested their defence through the powerful running of the English brothers, Sam and George Burgess. Geoff Toovey’s Sea Eagles
stamped themselves alongside Souths and Sydney Roosters as contenders to Melbourne’s crown with their fifth win in six games. Toovey took over at Manly last season after Des Hasler’s acrimonious departure to the Canterbury Bulldogs and got the Sea Eagles to within one win of the grand final. He has re-energised the 2011 champions into a side that again looks likely to feature in the big end-of-season games. St George Illawarra survived a furious Wests Tigers fightback, with a Jamie Soward drop goal two minutes from time securing the Dragons a 13-12 victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Parramatta gave the Gold Coast a scare at home before the Titans escaped with a narrow 28-22 victory after trailing 22-8. Sonny Bill Williams tormented his former club with a starring role in the Sydney Roosters’ 38-0 demolition of Canterbury. Playing against the Bulldogs for the first time since walking out on the club in 2008 to pursue a rugby union career, Williams scored two tries and set up another with his first touch of the ball. AFP
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outhern King’s f lyhalf Demetri Catrakilis landed a drop goal after the full-time siren to claim the South African teams first Super 15 win in Australia 3027 over against the Rebels in Melbourne. The Kings, in their debut season in Super Rugby, downed the Rebels on the back of their fighting draw with the Brumbies. The Rebels looked to have done enough after fighting back from 14-0 down to lead 27-17 with 27 minutes left. But the Port Elizabethbased Kings drew level in the final minutes with a converted try from Wimpie van der Walt and then Catrakilis clinched victory with his drop goal. In other results, Australia’s ACT Brumbies returned to the top of rugby’s Super 15 after cashing in on defending champions Waikato Chiefs’ slip up at home to the Queensland Reds this weekend. The Brumbies, who lost the outright lead in a draw at home with the Southern Kings the previous weekend,
Southern Kings fly-half Demetri Catrakilis bounced back with a 30-19 victory over the win-less Otago Highlanders in Dunedin. The Canberra-based outfit jumped to a four-point lead in the overall standings after the Chiefs went down 31-23 for a fourth straight loss against the Reds in Hamilton. The race for the South African conference tightened after the Western Stormers downed the Coastal Sharks 22-15 in Cape Town and the Central Cheetahs lost their five-game unbeaten run against the Northern Bulls 26-20 in Pretoria. Auckland Blues closed to within two points of the Chiefs in the New Zealand confer-
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ence with a bonus-point 28-6 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes in Auckland. Western Force made it three Australian wins over New Zealand teams this weekend with a gutsy 16-14 triumph over seven-time champions Canterbury Crusaders in Perth. In Dunedin, the Brumbies erased the bleak memories of their faltering draw with the Kings with an emphatic win for the Highlanders’ seventh consecutive loss to remain anchored in last place. Jake White’s Brumbies led 17-12 at half-time and piled on a further 13 unanswered points in the second spell before the Highlanders scored a consolation try in the closing minutes. Quade Cooper, a controversial omission from a 30man preliminary Wallabies squad, made an emphatic statement to national selectors ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour as he steered the Reds to victory over the Chiefs. The playmaker was a central figure in the Reds’ bonus-point win, scoring a game-breaking try just after
half-time and converting all four tries and a penalty. A Juan de Jongh try made the difference in Cape Town as the Stormers defeated the Sharks in a forward-dominated South African derby. Springbok centre De Jongh crossed to help the home team build a 16-6 half-time lead they successfully defended under intense second-half pressure. The Blues continued their mid-season recovery with a strong win over the Hurricanes, scoring four tries, all converted by Chris Noakes. The Hurricanes, who went into the match on a four-game winning streak, were faced with a ferocious Blues defence which restricted their point scoring to just a penalty and a drop goal. The Bulls celebrated their 75th birthday at home in fitting fashion with a hard-fought win over the Cheetahs in a fullblooded South African derby. The match took a decisive turn early in the second-half when the Bulls scored 10 points in four minutes to turn a 9-6 half-time deficit into a seven-point lead. AFP
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5
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1
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5
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2
172 115 26
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5
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128 85
8
6
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5
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3
187 195 23
6
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4
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2
130 90
8
7
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4
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3
172 171
23
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3
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4
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KINGS SLAY REBELS Southern Kings’ Ronnie Cooke (left) faces Jason Woodward of the Melbourne Rebels. The Kings defeated the Rebels after the final siren with a drop goal by fly-half Demetri Catrakilis – the South African team’s first win in Australia. Photo: AFP
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