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American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee ‘Nadia’ Thepdet (right), are now fugitives wanted by the Thai military over the ‘seastead’ built south of Phuket (above). Photo: Royal Thai Navy

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merican Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee “Nadia” Thepdet this week became fugitives wanted by the Thai military after action by the Royal Thai Navy to have a ‘seastead’ living platform built some 42 kilometres south of Phuket removed spiralled out of control.

The news came after an urgent meeting called on Wednesday morning (Apr 17) to discuss the issue of the seastead following the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command filing a criminal complaint against the couple

last Friday (Apr 12).

Mr Elwartowski and Ms Supranee were accused of breaching Section 119 of the Criminal Code over the installation of a “seastead” some 13 nautical miles east of Koh Racha Noi. The section concerns any acts that cause the country or parts of it to fall under the sovereignty of a foreign state or deterioration of the state’s independence. It is punishable by death or life imprisonment.

“Mr Chad’s visa has now been revoked. His actions have impacted the nation. His name has been added to the immigration blacklist, he is banned from staying in or re-entering Thailand,” Phuket Immigration Chief Lt Col

Kathatorn Kumthien told The Phuket News on Wednesday after emerging from the closed-door meeting.

“His right to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand has ended,” Col Kathatorn said.

“We believe he is still in Phuket.

I am searching for him to talk with him and to enforce the law,” Col Kathatorn added.

Provincial Police Deputy Commander Col Witoon Kongsudjai confirmed to The Phuket News, “Right now we are gathering evidence against the entities responsible for building the seastead.

“Immigration have already been to the house where Mr Chad was

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registered as living – but both he and Ms Supranee were not at home.

“We are continuing our search for the couple,” he added.

The move to hunt down the couple follows a post on the website for Ocean Builders, which operates the project to build the seastead, criticising Thailand and its current leaders for being a “dictatorship” and a “tyranny”.

“Chad and Nadia are safe for now but understand that Thailand is currently being run by a military dictator. There will be no trial if they are caught. They already demonstrated that by being judge, jury and executioner of the historic very first seastead,” a post uploaded to...

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Worst Songkran toll in years

Boy, 14, youngest as Seven Days death toll hits five The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

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huket has suffered its worst tally of people killed during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays in at least six years, with a 14-year-old boy among the fatalities.

Two people died and one woman was injured in three accidents during the Day 7, the final day of the campaign, from midnight to midnight Wednesday (Apr 17), the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) reported on Thursday (Apr 18).

In total, five people died and 34 people were injured in 33 road accidents throughout the seven days.

Adisak Thanon, 34, died after his water truck hit a roadside boulder on the Nakalay Hill. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub Of the two deaths recorded on Wednesday, one was that of 68-year-old Filipino Rigoberto Ignacio, who died after his motorbike was hit by a car at the intersection of Kwang Rd and Chao Fa West Rd in Wichit at about 1:30am.

In investigating that accident, Capt Chatree Chuwichien

of the Wichit Police arrived to find a Phuket-registered White Mercedes Benz S500 car damaged at the front. Some 15m away was a Phuket-registered Honda Wave motorbike lying damaged on the road.

A helmet was found on the road next to the man’s body.

The driver of the Mer-

cedes, Cambodian national Le Minh Thi, 48, was waiting at the scene.

Police tested Mr Le for alcohol and he was found to be more than two times over the legal limit at 112mg/100ml.

Mr Le confessed to drinkdriving and was arrested and charged with drunk driving causing death and damage to property.

Asked why Mr Le was not charged with murder in accordance with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon’s order on April 5 for police to charge speeding and drunk motorists who cause fatal accidents during the Songkran holiday with murder, Capt Chatree told The Phuket News that while investigations are ongoing, evidence will be gathered to determine whether a murder charge will be filed

in due course.

Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Col Pakin Na Ranong had confirmed to The Phuket News, “Phuket Police will do everything in their power to follow Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon’s order for police to charge speeding and drunk motorists who cause fatal accidents during the Songkran holiday with murder.”

However, 14-year-old Thai boy Methasit Maneeman became the final fatality within the 24-hour period of the final day of the campaign after he was crushed under the wheels of a “Po Thong” bus on Wichit Songkram Rd in Phuket Town at 2:50pm.

Methasit was a passenger on a motorbike that collided with another motorbike, causing Methasit to fall onto the

road, the DDPM noted in its report. He died at the scene, the report added.

During the seven days, police reported checking 15,736 vehicles and issuing fines or taking more serious legal action for moving violations.

The DDPM noted that the death and accident tally for this year’s Songkran Seven Days campaign was the worst for three years.

However, The Phuket News confirms from previous reports that this year is the worst Songkran Seven Days for at least six years, as follows – 2018: 1 dead, 49 injured in 47 accidents; 2017: 4 dead, 70 injured in 67 accidents; 2016: 3 dead, 62 injured in 57 accidents; 2015: 0 dead, 58 injured in 57 accidents; 2014: 1 dead, 22 injured in 22 accidents; 2013: 0 dead.

Italian probed after boat collision leaves local fisherman, 74, dead AN ITALIAN EXPAT THIS week came under investigation after a boat collision with a longtail boat off Koh Bon last Sunday (Apr 14) left a 74-year-old Rawai fisherman dead from his injuries.

The Phuket Tourist Rescue Centre was notified of the incident at 10:30am.

The fisherman, 74-yearold San Malee, was brought to Chalong Pier, where an ambulance was waiting to rush him to the Accident & Emergency Centre at the yetto-open Chalong Hospital.

Mr San was later transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.

Capt Somkiet Sarasin of the Chalong Police confirmed to The Phuket News on Wednesday that Mr San later died from his injuries.

“I received a notice from Vachira Hospital today (Apr 17) saying that Mr San had died. I don’t know what time,” he said.

The Italian, 64-year-old Giorgio Nastri, last Sunday was asked to explain to the Phuket Marine Office and the Chalong Police his description of what happened on the

The longtail boat of 74-year-old San Malee suffered heavy damage in the collision. Photo: Eakkapoop Thongtub water leading to the collision.

He was also to present to officials all permits and documentation proving the legality of the boat.

As of Wed nesday no charges had been brought against him.

“I am working on collecting evidence about the accident. I have not yet pressed any charges. Right now the focus is on compensation for Mr San’s relatives,” Capt Somkiet said.

Capt Somkiet declined to speculate what charges might be brought against Mr Nastri.

“I must check the details of the evidence from the investigation first before pressing any charges,” he said.

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Chief Wiwat Chitchertwong told The Phuket News on Wednesday, “In water transport accidents where someone dies, the highest punishment by our office is to revoke the boat driver’s licence for two years.”

Mr Wiwat also confirmed that there is no age limit for people operating boats.

“If they are still able to drive the boat and have the correct licence, they can drive a boat,” Mr Wiwat said.

The boat collision last Sunday was the only boating incident in Phuket that resulted in injury during the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign for the Songkran Thai New Year holidays.

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Reservoirs running on empty

Three main reservoirs hit bottom, enough to last only weeks

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he last water remaining in the island’s three main reservoirs is enough to last about four more weeks, the Director of Phuket Provincial Irrigation Office (PPIO) has reported.

The news comes after a report by the PPIO last Wednesday (Apr 10) noted that the reservoirs had enough water for the island to last just 24 days – until about May 4.

Now, under the latest report, the reservoirs are expected to last until mid-May. Somsawat Chaisinsod, Director of Phuket Provincial Irrigation Office, told The Phuket News last Friday (Apr 12) that the change in the predicted date until the reservoirs run dry was the result of using different methods to calculate how long the water would last.

He did not elaborate on what had changed – or will change in the coming weeks – that would see the water already in the reservoirs

Bang Wad reservoir as of last Friday (Apr 12).

Phuket’s reservoirs have enough water to last until about mid-May, says the island’s water reserves chief. Photo: Waranya Prompinpiras last longer. However, he did say that he was not counting on rain.

Mr Somsawat explained that as of Apr 12, the island’s three main reservoirs contained 3.09 million cubic metres (m 3) of usable water of their 21.72mn-plus m 3 total capacity.

Bang Wad reservoir in

Kathu – the island’s main water reserve – now contains just 1.10mn m 3 of its 10.2mnplus m 3 capacity, he said.

“The Bang Neow Dum reser voir contains about 0.99mn m 3 of water of its 7.2mn m 3 capacity, and the Khlong Kratha reservoir in Chalong currently contains about 1.00mn m 3 of water

Airport chief dismisses ‘death penalty for beach selfie’ reports THANEE CHUANGCHOO, GENERAL Manager of Phuket International Airport, has finally dismissed reports circulating in the international media that taking selfies on Mai Khao Beach near the runway will incur the death penalty.

Mr Thanee last Thursday (Apr 11) called the spurious reports “incomplete”, noting that they focused on the most serious of punishments available under the law reserved for those who endanger lives.

“Taking selfies or pictures of aircraft while standing on Mai Khao Beach will not incur the death penalty,” Mr Thanee said.

“But if people take any action which is harmful or disturbs the piloting of any aircraft, such as distracting pilots by pointing laser pens at them or flying drones in the area, such behaviour will see the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) invoke the law,” he added.

“In my opinion taking a selfie is okay,” Mr Thanee said, but noted that he is not directly involved in the particulars of expanding the “safety zone” at the end of the runway.

Mr Thanee explained that the reports of the death penalty were considered so ridiculous that he was initially asked to not even respond to them.

He also pointed out that attempts to have the beach area at the end of the runway sealed off in years past were headed off by provincial officials who said they wanted to keep the area open to the public as it was a very popular tourist attraction.

The news of expanding the safety zone broke on Mar 6, when Vijit Keawsaitiam, Airports of Thailand (AoT) Executive Vice President and @thephuketnews

Tourists at Mai Khao Beach greet a plane about to land at Phuket International Airport.

Photo FP/popumon via Bangkok Post Deputy General Manager of Phuket International Airport (Operations and Maintenance Group), announced that the “safety zone” around the airport will be expanded.

Mr Vijit pointed out that expansion of the safety zone was in order to meet the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

Mr Thanee said that he was not involved in the actual expansion of the prohibited area.

Instead, he passed that on to the CAAT and the national park officers responsible for Sirinath National Park, within which the beach area is located.

“I have been informed that they will install a fence in the area, but I do not know any more details than that,” he said.

The CAAT has yet to respond to questions from The Phuket News about details of the plan to expand the safety zone.

Sirinath National Park Chief Vitoon Dechpramualpol did respond, but only said, “At this stage we are still drawing up the plans, which have yet to be finalised.”

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of its 4.32mn m 3 capacity,” he said.

“The water is enough to last 33 days.” he added.

However, just two days earlier, on Wednesday (Apr 10), the PPIO reported that Bang Wad contained 1.05mn m 3 of usable water, Bang Neow Dum contained about 1.03mn m 3 of water, and

Khlong Kratha contained about 1.01mn m 3.

In that report the PPIO noted that the 3.09mn m 3 of water was enough to last just 24 days.

“We used better calculations of the volume of water left in the reservoirs and the daily water usage rate to get a more accurate assessment of how much longer the water will last,” Mr Somsawat explained to The Phuket News.

Noting the slight increase in the reported water level at Bang Wad, Mr Somsawat said that the increase was not due to any water being fed into the reservoir, and that no rainfall had contributed to the rise in the reported figure.

“This latest report (Apr 12) is accurate. The water is enough to see us through for the next 33 days,” Mr Somsawat repeated.

However, his explanation came as The Phuket News received reports of residents in Kathu who are supplied by Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) not receiving any

water supply for two weeks.

Mr Somsawat declined to reveal details of the watermanagement plan that was supposed to be announced April 1.

However, on Ma r 26 Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced that water-management authorities on the island were to do their utmost to secure rights to use water from privatelyowned water reserves on the island.

“I will inform you when I have the water plan update,” Mr Somsawat said.

Meanwhile, Graisorn Mahamad, the Branch Manager of the Phuket office of the PWA, told The Phuket News last Friday that he was in the process of having extra water provided from a privatelyowned water source to feed the Bang Wad reservoir.

“We have already connected the pipes needed, and we just finished installing the water pump yesterday (Apr 11),” he said.

“This will add water from a private source to Bang Wad,” he added.

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n 8-year-old boy has been honoured as a role model citizen for helping to clean the filthy Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Phuket’s busiest tourism town.

The boy, Kosin “Nong Bank” Tha-ngam, received a certificate acknowledging his efforts from Patong Police Chief Col Anotai Jindamanee on Tuesday (Apr 16).

Nong Bank, a Year 3 student at Sai Nam Yen School in Patong, was also gifted a buoyancy vest to wear while cleaning the canal and a donation as a scholarship contribution to help pay for his schooling.

Present with Nong Bank while receiving his award was his uncle, Surachat Lemlae, and his grandmother.

Nong Bank conducts his cleanups with Theeraphong Penmit, who began cleaning the canal himself after being disgusted by the state of the

Nong Bank holds up some of the trash he collected from the canal. He joins the cleanup with other local residents every Sunday. Photo: Theerapong Penmit litter floating on its surface and found strewn all along its banks.

“Bank comes to help me to collect trash at Pak Bang Canal every Sunday,” Mr Theeraphong told The Phuket News on Tuesday.

“He has joined us three times. He comes with his uncle, Surachat Lemlae, who is the president of the local fishing community that lives

along the banks of the canal.

Bank lives there with his grandparents,” Mr Theerapong explained.

“I found out only yesterday (Apr 16) that Bank has no parents. I don’t know why, but he has been living with his grandmother and his grandfather since he was 10 months old,” Mr Theerapong noted.

“I also just learned that Bank has a hyperactivity

disorder. He must go to see the doctors at Patong Hospital and receive his medicine every month.

“I think Bank is very lovely. He wants to help me collect a lot of trash. I want every child to take Bank as a role model, because Bank spends his free time wisely,” he added.

Mr Theeraphong started his own cleanups in Janu-

ary, and does so every day after work. On Sundays, he is joined by other members of the community.

Although Mr Theeraphong works for the Patong Municipality Division of Sanitary Works, he started his cleanup campaign after being told by his boss of the bureaucratic hurdles that needed to be cleared in order for the council to start regularly cleaning the canal.

“Every Monday to Friday, after work at about 5:30pm, I go to collect trash from around the canal. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes a day.

Each day, I can collect about 60-80 kilograms of trash,” Mr Theerapong explained.

The litter and other refuse collected is then disposed of properly.

Mr Theerapong’s efforts have not gone unnoticed.

“On Sundays, I have friends to help me to collect trash. We separate the trash collected, and we give the bottles and cans to the poor villagers who live in that area,” he explained.

4,000 meth pills seized in two raids TWO MEN HAVE BEEN arrested for drugs, with one of the men found carrying a .357 revolver, Phuket Provincial Police have announced.

Teerasak “Lek” Kulchawa, 32, was arrested in Srisoonthorn after he was found with 4,000 meth pills ( ya bah), 172.59 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) and a .357 handgun with 12 bullets.

Pattanapong “Toh” Jeerathumsoonthorn, 28, was arrested in Talad Yai, Phuket Town with 483.8g of ya ice.

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Continued from page 1 ...the website last weekend said.

“It has been reported that the first seastead, XLII, has been or is in the process of being demolished by the Thai navy. It is also being reported that our first residents, Chad Elwartowski and Nadia Summergirl (Ms Supranee) are being held responsible for building the seastead and putting it in its current location.

“Nothing could be further from the truth. Chad and Nadia were volunteers excited about the prospect of living free. They took pictures and videos of the whole process and posted it on social media. They spent a few weeks on the seastead and documented their adventure.

“They were in no way involved in the design, construction, decision on where it was located or any funding for the construction of the seastead.

If you read the Reason article (posted online) that describes the seastead accurately writes the facts: ‘The team surrounding the project were early adopters of bitcoin, and with wealth acquired that way it has spent around $150,000 on the project.’

“Other news articles took this to mean that Chad Elwartowski funded the project because he was also an early adopter of bitcoin. Chad did not spend any of his own money on

Navy personnel inspect the seastead. Photo: Royal Thai Navy the project other than perhaps some sheets for the bed and he brought all of his own dishware when he moved in,” the post noted.

While the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which Thailand is a signatory to, stipulates “Every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baselines determined in accordance with this Convention,” the location of the prototype seastead may well be within Thailand Economic Exclusion zone – or more easily included in the “straight line boundary” joining outlying islands as permitted under the convention.

The location of the seastead as given by the Navy puts the structure at 7º 29.37 N, 98º 34.91 E, which is 27.5km (14.8nm) east of Koh Racha Noi and 25.22km (13.61nm) southwest of Koh Bida Nok, south of Phi Phi Island. Both distances are more than the 12nm allowed by UNCLOS. Mr Elwartowski told The Phuket News on Monday, “I consulted with a lawyer there in Phuket as we were hoping to open a Board of Investment company in Thailand. The lawyer told me that because we are in international waters I did not need to register a business. I said that I want to make sure that we are ok with the Thai government. She assured me that Thailand wasn’t like that.

“Our plan was to see if we could even get orders before going to the Ministry of Tourism or as high up as we could go in Bangkok to get permission to move forward with more seasteads. The initial seastead was to be donated to a local university to be used for marine biology or marine engineering as we moved forward with nicer designs,” he added.

“We wanted to make sure that we actually had something to show the Thai government before we went to talk to them about having more seasteads. The seastead was only in the water for about two months so we needed to drum up support and buyers.

“We followed all regulations for an object in the water. We had a solar beacon on top of the seastead that lit up a very bring blinking anchor light at night. We also had a registered AIS beacon that is used by larger ships for their navigation.

“The boats out there are mainly fishing boats but we would get waves from the captains as they came by,” Mr Elwartowski, a computer systems analyst and a graduate from Florida Institute of Technology, explained.

“Nadia and I did not design, construct or pay to have the seastead constructed. We promoted it and lived on it. We helped out by giving the builder updates and we participated in the launch. We did not decide where to put the seastead. We are enthusiastic supporters of the project who were

lucky enough to be the first ones to stay on it,” Mr Elwartowski told The Phuket News.

“We never had any ill intentions and I even stated plainly several times that I would not want to be a citizen of any seastead nation that would have me. We were hoping to bring tourism to Phuket with an underwater restaurant, floating hotels and medical research, tech jobs, etc.

“We had three wealthy entrepreneurs in the past week tell us they were coming to live in Phuket because they were excited about the project.

We love Thailand. Nadia is a proud Thai. She is a proud Buddhist who does not support violence. I am a pacifist who would not harm a fly,” he added.

While the criminal charge against the couple was filed on Friday, Mr Elwartowski says that no officials have contacted either of them.

“No Thai official has attempted to contact us. When we heard that the seastead was considered a threat to national security we immediately tried contacting media and had a friend in the military try to talk to them on our behalf. He informed us that they were too busy… there was no getting through to them,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr Elwartowski said that he had hoped that a sensible dialogue could be opened, and that the project may continue.

Following the manhunt launched on Wednesday, those hopes now look lost.

Phuket Zoo baby elephant benched Patong fire damage estimated at B60mn from tourist shows over health issues A FIRE THAT BROKE PHUKET ZOO HAS BEEN ordered to not use the baby elephant Dodo to perform work, namely performing tricks for tourists, until his health has recovered.

The order came as officers from the Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) inspected the baby elephant’s health last Tuesday evening (Apr 9).

The inspection follows an online campaign by animal welfare group Moving Animals to have the elephant moved to an ethical sanctuary gaining international momentum.

DLD Chief Manas Thepparuk explained to The Phuket News that Dodo is a 2-year-old male elephant.

“His name actually is ‘Ping Pong’, according to his registration document,” Mr Manas said.

“Our officers found that Ping Pong is underweight, so we have to make sure he is not suffering from an infection or a digestive problem,” Mr Manas noted.

“His weight loss might be a consequence of diarrhea. Plus he has new teeth coming up.

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The 2-year-old baby elephant, whose actual name is ‘Ping Pong’ is not allowed to be used to entertain tourists until his health recovers. Photo: DLD Phuket to eat less than normal,” he added.

“However, the elephant shelter where he is kept and the food and water provided are all good to keep him healthy,” Mr Manas said.

Phuket Zoo has been ordered to not use Ping Pong to perform in tourist shows until he returns to full health, Mr Manas confirmed.

“I informed Phuket Zoo that we want him to fully recover first, then he can return to work,” he said.

Asked how long that will be, Mr Manas replied, “That depends on how quickly he recovers. We will go to check his health again next month.”

Mr Manas warned Phuket Zoo to comply with the order.

“If Phuket Zoo fails to comply, they will be charged for breaching the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act, under which they shall be liable to a fine not exceeding B40,000,” Mr Manas said.

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out on the Patong beach road amid early Songkran celebrations last Friday night (Apr 12) gutted nine four-storey units and caused about B60 million in damage, police have estimated.

No deaths or injuries were reported from the fire, though many people evacuated from the scene were treated for smoke inhalation, The Phuket News was told.

The fire broke out just after 8pm after an electrical transformer blew out, showering a souvenir shop with sparks and setting the building on fire, reported Patong Police Chief Col Anotai Jindamanee.

The fire quickly spread due to the souvenir goods, many of them leather items, housed on the second floor.

Six teams of firefighters fought the flames from multiple sides to contain the blaze, but found their efforts hampered by the breeze and the flammable materials in the buildings, firefighters said.

In total, nine shophouse units were gutted or heavily damaged from the fire

The fire gutted nine buildings and caused about B60 million in damage. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub and the thick black smoke it created.

Among the units affected by the fire were shops, restaurants and small hotels where tourists were staying.

I nve s t ig at or s s we pt through the charred remains of the buildings on Saturday (Apr 13) to continue their investigation into the fire.

At a meeting of disaster officials reviewing the daily updates of the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign (for Apr 11-17), Sompong Pinphakdee, Director of the

Phuket branch of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), said his office was coordinating with insurance companies and providing assistance to business owners affected by the fire.

Sirawee Waloh, chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports, said that her office was providing assistance to tourists affected by the fire, including finding alternative accommodation and working with embassies.

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he move to hunt down American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet for the “seastead” built in the waters some 42 kilometres south of Phuket beggars belief.

On learning of the charge, the couple went into hiding, reportedly fearful for their safety. That initially sounded ludicrous, but by Wednesday became reality as the couple are facing a charge under Section 119 of the Criminal Code.

The section concerns any acts that cause the country or parts of it to fall under the sovereignty of a foreign state or deterioration of the state’s independence. The law is parked in the same section as lese majeste, which is only a few paragraphs earlier.

If found guilty, breach of Section 119 is punishable by death or life imprisonment.

At first, no one would have

believed that the Navy officials involved in the case were actually pursuing that level of punishment. They were just looking for the legal right to have the structure removed.

Did they make this clear to the public? No, they did not.

And that is where they failed to understand the use of the law. Wednesday just made it worse (see page 1.)

If their intent was simply to have the seastead removed, all the Navy had to do was point out that Thailand is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. A quick read of the first few pages reveals that signatory nations may claim a straight line between outlying islands of the country as included in the “12 mile” definition of territorial waters.

Instead, we saw heavyhanded, unilateral decisionmaking at its worst. If you

want to create a climate of fear, this is what you get.

Adding to the idiocy was that the seastead debacle came at the end of the same week that Phuket’s “image” suffered from ridiculous headlines in the international media of the death penalty for taking selfies on the beach near the runway. By the time airport management figured out it was best to denounce the stories, the news had spread like a virus.

You’d have thought that the key players on the island would have learned this one by now: step up, be rational, speak your intent clearly and do it. Apparently not.

But one thing that has surfaced from the seastead farce: a whole new form of tourism accommodation. One has to wonder if any noses are out of joint that they didn’t think of it – or get to it – first.

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Re: Phuket starts Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ with zero deaths Something to be proud of.

Half a day and no one killed.

But it still confuses me. They can limit the deaths for a week for New Year and a week for Songkran yet can’t do the same thing for the rest of the year and keep the deaths low.

Surely if it can be done on the two worst weeks of the year, it can be done the rest of the year as well.

Simon Lomas Re: Phuket suffers first road death for Songkran holidays Hopefully they can continue this vigilance all year round and not just for Songkran. We would all be safer and happier.

Steve wooly

Murky waters

Re: Local residents dive in to clean filthy Patong canal Good on you guys. About time, but at least it’s getting done for the moment. Think positive.

Nikki Harley Mckay

Good to see. Shame on the Patong Municipality.

Peter Blake Re: Dirty canal at Kata Beach It all becomes more apparent during the dry season when there is less rainwater to dilute the sewage, but the sewage f lows all year round. The solution is simple: build, commission, operate and maintain a number of well-placed packaged sewage treatment plants.

Ken Sheerman As long as tourists keep showing up and nobody complains, this will stay the same.

Travis Triskle

Corruption rules the roost

Re: Phuket Opinion: It’s no Joke Thanks The Phuket News.

These were my thoughts as well. It appears that whenever someone with some integrity actually moves in to address the chronic corruption that plagues this country, his efforts immediately threaten the livelihoods of those at the core of corruption, and they

are shuttled out of service.

There is little hope for the betterment of the average Thai citizen. Corruption rules the roost.

BenPendejo

A burning issue

Re: Fire in Patong amid Songkran celebrations The power cables running here and there and hanging low in some places are scary.

This needs to be addressed ASAP. I was inside the old Tiger disco in Bangla Rd when it burnt down on Aug 12, 2012 and I know how it is in a real fire tragedy. One can say that I am living a second life today as I have seen death closer than ever.

It has been six years and nothing has been done with the haphazard power cable layouts.

Surajit Mitra

lack of water. Many fire and water trucks came with more water after 9.30pm. If it was caused by the transformer, does that make the electricity commission responsible for the damage? I hear estimated B60 million.

Wal Brown Thank you to the first responders for their efforts to put out the fire. Hope no one was injured.

Pamela K Bellesen

Taxing times

I often wonder how fires like this don't take out entire blocks.

Paul Glenn

Re: Phuket Property Guide: Taking on the taxman The amount of landlords I have explained this to who have no idea or then tried to resort to ridiculous “but I am not a Thai taxpayer/resident” lines is countless. Next up explain to them how when selling a property, capital gains are taxed as income. Or finally how pension income is (can be) taxable, even if taxes were already paid in the past.

Sefton Hanley

Everybody did a great job clearing the hotels and restaurants. A pity the fire brigade were hampered due to

You should also wear a helmet when you drive in Thailand… but…

Clint Macbeth

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Drink-driving cases tops 8,000 Over 8,000 cases sent to courts during seven dangerous days THAILAND King-Oua Laohong

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rink-driving cases accounted for 98% of traffic offences during the first five days of the Songkran holidays, with 8,222 cases sent to courts as of Apr 15.

On April 15 alone, there were 4,264 traffic offence cases sent to the courts, and 99.95% of them – all but two – were drink-driving cases.

The other two were reckless driving cases, Department of Probation chief Prasarn Mahaleetrakul said on Tuesday (Apr 16).

The courts ordered the use of electronic monitoring (EM) devices for 203 drunk drivers placed on probation. Those drivers would have the devices attached to their ankles and be barred from leaving their homes between 10pm and 4am for a period of 7-15 days, said Mr Prasarn.

The drunk drivers must report to probation officials four times and perform community service for 24 hours during the one-year probation period.

The accumulated number of offenders ordered to have monitoring devices attached to their ankles was 389 – 387 for drink-driving, and

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A motorist provides an alcohol breath test specimen to police in Phuket. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot / file two for driving under the influence of drugs.

The department director-general said the accumulated number of traffic offence cases sent to the courts over the past five days, April 11 to 15, stood at 8,383 cases. The vast majority – 8,222, or 98.08% – were drink-driving cases. The others were driving under the influence of drugs (150 cases, or 1.79%) and reckless

driving (11 cases, or 0.13%), said Mr Prasarn.

Maha Sarakham province had the highest number of drink-driving cases over the five-day period (596) followed by Bangkok (480) and Nakhon Phanom (440), he said.

Chiang Mai is the province with the highest number of road accidents and injuries over the Songkran holiday period so far, as authorities set

up additional roadside checkpoints to monitor holidaymakers as they returned to Bangkok after the break.

The northern province recorded 104 accidents from Thursday (Apr 11) to Monday (Apr 15), the latest figures released by the Road Safety Directing Center on Tuesday. Chiang Mai surpassed Thousands of vehicles crammed onto Thai roads on Tuesday as holi-

daymakers made their way back to their jobs in Bangkok.

Public health permanent secretary Sukhum Kanchanaphimai said on Tuesday that more makeshift checkpoints were installed on main and secondary roads, with buses and pickup trucks carrying passengers being their main target.

“The additional checkpoints will make them slow down and let authorities check their standard of driving,” the official said.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was the main cause of accidents, which happened the most between 4pm and 8pm, according to the centre.

Most private offices, including banks and the stock market, reopened on Wednesday (Apr 17), while government agencies enjoyed another day off and opened on Thursday.

The national Road Safety Centre on Wednesday morning reported that so far 348 people had died and a further 3,176 people had been injured to the extent of requiring hospital treatment from injuries sustained in road accidents since the campaign began last Thursday (Apr 11). These numbers are in line with the averages for the country throughout the year.

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Chiang Mai zipline closed after death CHIANG MAI THE HUAY KAEW TAMbon administration organisation (TAO) issued an order last Sunday (Apr 14) for a zipline operator in Chiang Mai’s Mae On district to suspend its service during safety checks and a police investigation after a Canadian tourist plunged to his death last Saturday.

The fatal incident occurred on the zipline operated by the Flight of the Gibbon Co. Pol Col Tanandon Wittayawutthikul, Chiang Mai forensic police chief, identified the Canadian man as Spencer Charles, 25, who travelled to Thailand in a group that included his girlfriend.

They were staying at lodgings on Chang Khlan Road in Muang district of Chiang Mai. An initial investigation found that shortly after the Canadian was released from the start of the zipline, the cable disconnected and the man plunged about 20 metres into the creek below, resulting in his death.

The police suspect the equipment was unable to hold the man’s weight as they found only three cables holding the customer when there would normally be at least eight cable lines to ensure safety.

Police expect to take legal action against those who were supposed to ensure the safety of the zipline.

“We believe it was caused by negligence on the part of the operators,” Col Tanandon said.

Arkom Samana, chief ex-

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A tourist is propelled through the Flight of the Gibbon zipline in Chiang Mai. Photo: Flight of the Gibbon ecutive of Huay Kaew TAO, said he has issued an order for the zipline operator to suspend service indefinitely until the safety inspection by the police is complete.

Speculation in the media suggested the man was over the prescribed maximum weight with a policeman saying the man weighed around 180kg.

However, a family member has responded saying Charles weighed only around 125kg.

The Flight of the Gibbon website says people weighing more than 125kg are not allowed to ride on the zipline.

The company said it takes full responsibility and offered compensation to the victim’s family in addition to a B1 million insurance payout.

Serious injuries have occurred previously at ziplines in Thailand.

Flight of the Gibbon was temporarily shut down after three Israeli tourists were injured after colliding into one another and falling to the ground in 2016.

Two Chinese tourists died in 2015 after falling from two separate zipline attractions and another Chinese tourist was also injured at a similar attraction in 2016.

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former member of the Election Commission (EC) that is overseeing the March 24 poll voiced concern on Tuesday (Apr 16) that a controversy over the way party-list seats are calculated and allocated would drag on with no clear solution even though the matter has been referred to the Constitutional Court.

Somchai Juengprasert, who served with the EC from 2006-2013, said the court may not accept the case for review, or it may refuse to comment on the calculation method and rule only on the legality of the organic law governing the election of MPs. Some political observers, including Mr Somchai, said there is good reason to believe the court will choose not to interfere and leave the matter entirely in the hands of the poll agency.

Mr Somchai cited another case concerning the authority of the EC that was referred to the same court when he served as a poll commissioner. The court rejected the case, adding it was not designed to be the EC’s legal adviser.

In a statement issued on April 11, the EC said it wants the court to rule on whether it can calculate the party-list seats in a way that would award them to parties that garnered fewer votes than required under the mixed-

Pheu Thai party's candidate for prime minister Sudarat Keyuraphan looks for her name on the voter list at a polling station in Bangkok on Mar 24. Photo: Ye Aung Thu / AFP member proportional (MMP) representation system used in the poll. It has also sought guidance on whether this calculation method complies with Section 91 of the constitution.

How the matter is settled will decide which parties – between Pheu Thai and the pro-regime Palang Pracharath (PPRP) – would be able to lead the formation of a coalition government. The PPRP is reportedly pinning its hopes on a dozen small political parties, which would be allocated one seat each if the EC’s method is used.

Mr Somchai proposed another method in which only 16 parties would be allocated party-list seats. He insisted those that captured fewer votes

than the number required to get a party-list seat should not be eligible for one.

“Those votes are not wasted because they are counted and calculated as part of the party-list seat allocation process. But since they were ‘defeated’ in the election, the seats should go to parties that garnered more votes,” he said.

Thanakrit Vorathanatchakul, a prosecutor attached to the Office of the AttorneyGeneral (OAG), outlined four possible scenarios on Tuesday that might take place in the wake of the EC’s petition for a judicial review.

In an article posted on his Facebook page, Mr Thanakrit said it was unclear whether the court would accept the

EC’s petition.

In the event it is rejected, he saw two possible motivations.

First, the court may decide that no real dispute has arisen, because the EC has yet to make an official decision on what calculation method it will use.

Second, the EC has the jurisdiction and authority to allocate party-list seats in line with the charter and the aforementioned organic law, so the court may argue the matter does not constitute a legal dispute over the EC’s authority.

If the court accepts the petition, it may or may not comment on the contentious calculation method, Mr Thanakrit said.

Dog rescued from sea 220km from shore SONGKHLA AN OFFSHORE DRILLING team has won praise from neti-

zens for saving a dog stranded in the Gulf of Thailand off Songkhla province after the story went viral online.

Images and a video clip of

the shivering dog being rescued were posted on Facebook by a team member last Friday (Apr 12).

The dog, found about 220km

from the shore, was believed to have fallen from a fishing trawler.

Vitisak Payalaw, of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production’s oil drilling team, wrote on Facebook: “On April 12, we found a dog trying to swim to a pole of our oil platform, about 220km from the shore. As wind waves were rather calm that afternoon, we could clearly see its head and water rippling as he was swimming toward our oil platform. If the waves had been strong, we wouldn’t have seen him.

“After the dog managed to cling to the pole, he did not make any noise or bark. We tried to find ways to rescue him. Finally, we decided to tie a rope around his neck and pull him to our site. We had to race against time as wind waves might sweep him away.

The dog, ‘Boonrod’, was rescued from under an oil platform in the Gulf of Thailand 220km from shore. Photo: Vitisak Payalaw / Facebook Rescue efforts might have been difficult if he had been swept away. At last, we did it. The dog was pulled from the sea safely.

He looked exhausted. Now, we are taking care of him and will later bring him ashore. The dog might have fallen from a fishing trawler or jumped into the sea possibly to escape abuse on the vessel,” Mr Vitisak wrote.

The dog’s condition has significantly improved after being treated and fed with mineral supplements.

Many netizens thanked and praised the rescue team after the story was shared online.

Mr Vitisak later posted last Saturday he would not accept donations.

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The law & due diligence THE PHUKET PROPERTY GUIDE

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uying a property in Thailand is no different to most other countries, in that a capable legal professional is needed to guide you through the entire process. This suggestion is, of course, a no-brainer, and you’ve doubtless heard it before.

But it is astounding just how people decide to ‘go it alone’ or rely on a friend’s ‘expert understanding’ of Thai law when buying a property here – only to come seriously unstuck later.

Your first course of action when undertaking any property transaction in Thailand should be to enlist the help of a very good lawyer.

Professional individuals don’t have time to waste, but without the right lawyer, you could be doing exactly that.

Whether you live here already, or you are flying to Phuket specifically to find your dream property, engaging sound legal advice will protect your interests, save time, and ultimately save money.

What do we mean by “first course of action”? If you’re contemplating a real estate investment in Phuket, you should engage a lawyer before

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Getting a clear understanding of the law is crucial when buying a property. Photo: Mari Helin you even start viewing properties.

Apart from their knowledge of Thai law, good lawyers will be fluent in Thai and English, and if another mother tongue is needed, they will have the resources to help.

Not surprisingly, these are likely to be both the more experienced, as well as the more expensive law firms. But the money spent can be returned to you manifold in time saved and hassle avoided. Quite possibly, it could be money you

save directly by not buying a wholly unsuitable property.

This brings up one of the most important roles a lawyer can play for you: conducting due diligence.

While a lawyer may not be able to check everything, they can certainly do enough to tilt the scales further in your favour. Just as experienced lawyers will be able to warn you against any shenanigans, choosing a lawyer with insufficient experience could have disastrous consequences.

Due diligence is where the right lawyer is invaluable. They will check the title deed to ensure the ownership is correct, and that there are no liens or loans against the property.

(This is critical on properties bought off plan.)

Lawyers will also be able to advise on the credit worthiness of the developer and track record of the management company. And that is all before you sign a single piece of paper.

Once you are given a purchase and sales agreement, your lawyer will be able to confirm the terms of your occupancy as well as any consequences should you decide to sell during a period of guaranteed rental returns.

It is also worth asking what happens when the terms or promises made by the developer and/or management company are not met in full. If the conditions are not met, what other forms of compensation exist?

Of course, there is always a risk of receiving poor legal advice, which is why it pays to use a lawyer who comes highly recommended by a friend or acquaintance, and is known for their honesty, integrity and reputation. The advice should be independent, and not have ties to the agent or the developer.

Once you have chosen the right lawyer, by all means listen to them and heed their advice. In a country where most foreign buyers are not familiar with the laws, or the pitfalls encountered by others in the past, the best representation is worth its weight in gold.

This article is from the 2018/2019 Thai Residential Phuket Property Guide.

To download the 2019/2020 Guide visit thairesidential.com/phuket-propertyguide. +66 9484 11918.

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Risk and Markets INVESTMENT

Paul Wyatt

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he Oxford dictionary defines risk as “A situation involving exposure to danger”. In our daily lives, we are constantly exposed to risk, to one degree or another. In most cases we can assess the risk of doing something ourselves, whether it’s emotional in putting ourselves outside of our comfort zone socially or performing a sporting activity or something as simple as crossing the road.

We make our own risk assessment and choose whether to undertake the activity.

In business, we face economic risks. Assessing these and acting upon them often needs specialist help as we do not have the experience, qualifications or training to make an accurate assessment ourselves. If you are presented with an investment, how do you assess whether it is right for you? Due diligence and research are the keys and whilst you can do some of this for yourself, you are best to rely on an appropriately

qualified and experienced financial adviser to make this assessment on your behalf.

This is not straightforward.

To determine an appropriate risk for you, the adviser needs to understand your personal circumstances and attitude to certain situations. To determine this, they must find out facts about you, your family life and career, your aspirations and investment goals. To do this, they must use a fact find and risk profiler.

Risk Profiler A Risk Profiler is a tool to assess your attitude to risk. It may sound simple to say I am low, medium or high risk, but when asked relevant, specific questions, they may reveal otherwise. Good questioning will reveal your risk tolerance, willingness and ability to take risk in the context of your investment needs.

The results will enable the adviser to recommend an investment solution appropriate to your current level of risk and personal circumstances, rather than merely suggesting a product.

This may change over time

Assessing the risk first is crucial in making sound decisions regarding your investments. Photo: Lubo Minar with changes to your personal circumstances or attitudes as we grow older. The assessment needs to be kept up to date and appropriate investment changes. This is where a close relationship with your adviser is key.

Investment Risk There are several different types of risk associated with investments Inflation - If you put money in a bank you are subject to inflation risk. To a degree, the same applies to investments.

If you do not take sufficient risk, you will not beat inflation. Even where you have a defensive attitude there must be some risk in order not to stand still.

Market Risk – This is the risk of your investment declining in value due to economic developments. If you invest in one asset, this greatly increases the risk of a market fall affecting your wealth. If you invest in one market but several assets, this reduces the risk, but still poses as significant risk. We therefore recommend diversification using an investment manager who invests in multiple assets in all asset classes to ensure one asset fall only has a minor impact on your overall portfolio. If your adviser is recommending single assets, ask yourself why?

Currency Risk – This is something pensioners or people paid in a foreign currency are acutely aware of with the relative strength of the Thai Baht compared to the British Pound for example. Holding assets in different jurisdictions from where you are spending introduces an inherent currency risk.

Liquidity Risk – This only applies when you want to get your hands on your money.

Whether retirement, education fees or lifestyle changes, you are investing for a reason.

You may be able to mitigate these with other assets and or delaying your monetary requirements, but if markets are low, you may have no choice but to draw on your investments. It is important your adviser knows your needs and any changes in them to ensure your needs are met.

Credit Risk – This applies only to the bond asset class.

It’s the risk the government entity or company that issued the bond will run into financial difficulties and won’t be able to pay the interest or repay the principal at maturity. You can

check credit ratings yourself, but a good investment manager will best choose investments which match your risk profile and investment time horizon.

Horizon Risk - The risk that your investment horizon may be shortened because of an unforeseen event, for example, the loss of your job. This may force you to sell investments that you were expecting to hold for the long term. If you must sell at a time when the markets are down, you may lose money. This could happen to anyone, sometimes without notice due to illness etc, but where possible, a close relationship with your financial adviser will help to mitigate and re-evaluate when needed.

Longevity Risk - The risk of outliving your savings. This risk is particularly relevant for people who are retired or are nearing retirement. This is where regular reviews on your personal circumstances and investment performance with your financial adviser are key to ensuring you are spending and budgeting to your means and that goals or strategies are changed as appropriate.

Action Review your investments regularly and ensure they still match your personal circumstances. Regular updates with your financial adviser will ensure this is a natural progression.

Due Diligence This is defined as “reasonable steps taken by a person to satisfy a legal requirement, especially in buying or selling something”. Your due diligence is on choosing the correct adviser to work with.

The adviser’s due diligence requirement is on choosing the most appropriate investment managers to suit their clients.

The investment manager’s due diligence is selecting the most appropriate investments.

If this is right, you will have investments which work for your personal circumstances.

Markets We’ve discussed different asset classes and the importance of diversification and so will look more in depth and stock (equity) markets. AIMS do not undertake investment management as a) in Thailand we are not regulated to do so and b) we do not have the appropriate experience, qualifications, time and regulatory oversight. We therefore work with professional regulated UK and Channel Islands invest-

ment managers who make these decisions on our clients’ behalf. It is very important that investment decisions are totally independent from the financial adviser so there are no conflicts of interest. If you currently have an adviser acting as an investment manager and researcher, I would question how they have the time, experience, qualifications and license to do so. This increases risk by allowing one person to take all responsibility instead of ensuring all the elements of the process remain independent.

In their analysis and decision making, the investment manager will have a regulatory signed off process. They will research, evaluate and make decisions by looking at demographics, asset classes, geographies, market data, asset data, making risk-based portfolio construction and ongoing asset management as a result. Fundamental to these decisions will be major countries economic and industrial data from jurisdictions such as US, UK, Europe, Emerging Markets, Japan and SE Asia.

If we look at equity fund managers in 2018, rather than individual assets, there was a marked difference in the best and worst performers in their ability to perform and how their asset classes performed.

The best performance saw a gain of 26% which represented a significant allocation to technology stocks. The worst performing was a loss of 278.8% in an Indian Select strategy. December 2018 alone was very volatile with difference in performance ranging from gains of 11.98% in a gold and precious metals fund to a loss of 14.45% in a Japanese smaller companies’ fund.

Choosing which fund managers and sectors to invest in takes much manpower and knowledge, so is best left to the professionals rather than an individual or advisory company trying to make these decisions on your behalf. It is impossible for unqualified people to accumulate the knowledge or have the time to select the most appropriate assets in the global markets we see today.

Paul Wyatt is Managing Director of AIMS PI (Thailand) Ltd, a Bangkok-based financial adviser who has worked in the UK pensions industry from 1985 and in Thailand since 2009. If you have any questions, email paul.wyatt@aimspi.com, call +66 (0) 847376036 or visit aimspi.com thephuketnews

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DOWN TO A FINE ART Landscapes and portraits at Napas Art Gallery

Amy Bryant editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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y family home back in the UK is a bit of a… mixed bag, decoratively-speaking.

You’ll find a painting of a faceless matador from Spain by the front door, a cat made of pine needles from Australia on the landing and a fibreglass pig from I-don’t-know-where in the garden. This is all thanks to my mum who develops a sudden penchant for art and sculpture when abroad, something I never understood as a child, and presumably neither did airport security, eyebrows raised as the form of a spiny feline passed through the scanner.

However, I recently found myself pulling over at Napas Art Gallery in Cherng Talay, drawn in by the striking works at the front of the inviting glass-fronted building. The gallery was opened in April 2013 by husband and wife team Soon Papan and Juffy Joob, who inform me that many of their works are indeed bought by browsing tourists who, like me, were taken by the gallery while passing down the 4018.

What does ‘Napas’ mean?

Juffy: Napas is from my first name, Nongnapas, which translates as ‘lady of the sky’ or ‘angel.’”

Soon: “When we started Napas, we had nothing. Only an idea, a dream. The logo (top right) is made up of eight fish in a @thephuketnews

circle. It’s continuous and moving, as we want our gallery to be. The number eight, for Thai and Chinese, is a good, lucky number.”

On display at the gallery are the couple’s disparate and distinctive fine art pieces: land and seascape paintings with surrealist touches by Soon and detailed portraiture of crowned cats by Juffy.

The couple are as vibrant and intriguing as their work, Soon in a vintage-style shirt and desert boots, Juffy in a floral overcoat and white stilettos, both in matching T-shirts bearing an illustration of Phuket Town.

Tell us a little about yourselves.

Soon: “I’m from Kalasin in the north east of Thailand. I studied Art Education at Mahasarakham University in Isan, but realised I didn’t like to teach, I liked to paint. I would define my style as ‘the beauty of nature reassembled by my imagination.’”

Juffy: “I’m from Phuket. My family have Chinese heritage going back thousands of years. My mixed culture comes through in my work which I define as ‘the reflection of Peranakan culture through Thai cats in Baba wedding costume and accessories’. I studied biology at Prince of Songkla University. It was Soon that taught me how to paint.”

Looking at Juffy’s art, it’s staggering to think that, until only a matter of years ago, she hadn’t sketched or painted since her early school years. The careful brush-

Careful brushstrokes define each hair on these crowned cats. 80 x 100cm, acrylic on canvas. strokes that define each hair, the cavernous eyes that look straight through you and the intricate detail in the crowns and pendants speak of someone much more experienced. Soon firmly believes that Juffy has always harboured artistic talent and it was just a case of bringing it out with practice.

Cats, on the other hand, have been a constant in Juffy’s life and she recalls having 13 at one point in her childhood.

There are four resident felines who strut around the gallery now and I spy a cat encyclopaedia under the office desk too.

Many of Juffy’s pieces are inspired by her own cats, although she paints from memory instead of studying photos or attempting to get the often aloof and apathetic subjects to sit still for her.

Bowie eyes. 80 x 100cm, acrylic on canvas.

As I observe one of her pieces depicting a cat with different coloured eyes, à la David Bowie, I notice the kitten playing around my ankles has the very same peepers. I’m stunned when Juffy tells me that the painting preceded the kitten, a fact that renders the piece with even more majesty.

Why are cats your subject of choice?

Juffy: “I remember seeing beautiful black and white photos of Hollywood stars in the ’50s with Siamese cats. I want people to know Thai cats and know Peranakan culture too. You see a lot of stray cats with no home or anyone to love them. I think my art can help. In fact, my friend said it inspired her to take in a cat...

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Pearl of the Andaman Sea. 6 metres, oil on canvas.

“When we started Napas, I wanted to marry Soon but we didn’t have much. So the cat bride is me.

“Gustav Klimt is an inspiration to me. Even though I have my own style, I do love his use of gold in his work and would love to paint like him. Andy Warhol, too. He was so clever in how he worked. No one worked like him at that time.”

Juffy cites Soon as an inspiration too.

While Soon paints land and seascapes now, his formative experiences were of drawing human figures in primary 4, aged 10, and light and shadow drawing in the first year of secondary school, aged 13. He recalls having an almost innate understanding of perspective, proportions and ratios from a young age.

Fast forward to 2019 and Soon is now an established artist whose work is kept

by TISCO, a finance company that collects exclusive fine art that “reflects the prosperity of the nation”.

Soon’s Pearl of the Andaman Sea is the first piece you see as you pull in to the gallery, taking pride of place in the front window. And so it should, having taken him some 200 hours to paint across a month and a half. Six metres in length across three panels, it depicts the rock formations of Phang Nga Bay. While some of Soon’s work is explicit in its mysticism – with islands in the shape of the ichthys, or fish symbol, bearing the Christian cross – this piece is much subtler. A closer glance reveals a trade-

mark surrealist touch: the birds and elephants in the rocks. Another piece that catches my eye during our conversation in their office is The Heavens and the Path of Roses, a seascape that sees a winding stream of pink, orange and yellow flowers flow out into the sea.

What inspires your art?

Soon: “I paint seascapes more now because of where I live. With The Heavens and the Path of Roses, in Thai, we have a phrase that the path of life is not lined with rose petals. In my life, I’ve had a tough road, but I hope the next life is an easy and beautiful one. I painted it when we were getting married and it reflects that hope and love.

I didn’t intend to do surreal paintings, but it’s in my heart. This is not just about our art in Phuket, it’s about life in Thailand that we’re exporting to the rest of the world.

“I’ve loved Turner’s work since I was young. There’s a romantic feeling in his brushstrokes. Turner was in Europe and I’m in Asia but I feel like I’ve found a big brother. There’s a link or connection with him.”

Soon and Juffy work separately, Juffy in the aircon, which speeds up the drying process of the acrylic paint, and Soon in the open air, as oil paint in an enclosed room can be detrimental to an artist’s health. Fine art, for them, is personal and private. Although their works differ greatly – in their chosen

The Heavens and the Path of Roses.

130 x 160cm, oil on canvas.

subjects and artistic processes – on display they complement each other well. They hope to exhibit their work together in Phuket hotels in the near future, which they have not done for some years.

Juffy: “I love his work. It relaxes me. If he’s feeling loved, if he’s missing someone, whatever it is, I can see it from his paintings. He’s a frank speaking person and he speaks with his art. I feel connected to his paintings.”

What do you think of each other’s art?

Soon: “Because I taught and trained her, I really know her art. It’s contemporary and mixes her culture with her own feelings. If she continues to paint in the future I think she will go down in Thai art history.”

Napas Art Gallery is located at 24/53 Moo 6, Cherng Talay, Thalang, 83110.

Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Closed Sunday. www.facebook.com/napasartgallery 076 390 700 / 0836331204 napas.artgallery@gmail.com

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

Welcoming HMAS Canberra Australian Navy head to Phuket for training and community activities Dr Peter W Harris

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etween Apr 27-30, residents of Patong may have a question or two, namely, “What on Earth is Australia’s largest warship doing in our bay?”

Fear not. The arrival of HMAS Canberra, the 27,000-tonne helicopter landing dock, is part of an Indo-Pacific Endeavour which will see Australian and Thai personnel working together in training exercises and community activities over three days.

Australian military personnel will work with the Royal Thai Navy, police and disaster-prevention agencies in a number of training activities, including a tabletop exercise on maritime security in which they’ll team up to solve a simulated search-and-rescue.

The Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Allan McKinnon, said the visit is an important opportunity to cooperate in security and stability for the region.

“Thailand is a very important security partner for Australia,” he said.

“Our cooperation spans defence, counter-terrorism, border protection, combatting transnational crime and preventing human trafficking and people smuggling.”

On land, personnel will assist with the clean-up on Koh Siray on Apr 29.

As I’ve mentioned in my previous articles – Trash Talk and Stirrings of Change – Koh Siray is the poorest area of Phuket, home to around 10,000 people, including a village of 1,000 sea gypsies, Myanmar fishing workers and disadvantaged families with very poor housing. It’s also home to a monumental amount of plastic waste (below) that produces high levels of toxins in the water. Floating beneath the residents’ homes, the waste is directly impacting the health of the community, especially that of the children.

On Apr 29, 40 Australian military personnel will join local schools, villagers, community groups, the Rassada Council and other volunteers to undertake a clean-up, with a particular focus on plastic waste.

Royal Australian Navy Defence Attaché Capt Chris Smith said, “It will be excellent to see military personnel roll up their sleeves alongside the Koh Siray community. Clean beaches and waterways help build stronger communities and Australia is glad to offer

Koh Siray is in desperate need of help. @thephuketnews

HMAS Canberra. Photo: Australian Government Department of Defence. assistance to the Koh Siray community through the Indo-Pacific Endeavour deployment.

“This exercise builds on previous Australian Direct Aid investment on Koh Siray including water sanitation, hygiene and wastewater utilisation.

“Many hands make light work, and our servicemen and servicewomen will be more than happy to take on volunteers at the clean-up in a few weeks.”

The clean-up will be coordinated

by Dan Evelsizer, an experienced diver and engineer who has served four years in the US Marine Corp. Based in Phuket, Dan also runs Subs Thailand, a company that sells flip-flops made of plastic sourced from beach clean-ups and recycling.

Dan’s values are in perfect alignment with the Koh Siray clean-up which aims to not only reduce plastic on the island but to use it to generate income; for example, by creating products to sell in local markets.

The clean-up will begin with a welcome reception led by Rassada Deputy Mayor Pawat Supasuwan and Village Chief Khun Dont. Local schools have been invited to wave Australian and Thai flags and a school band will play the national anthems of both countries.

The kind volunteers will be broken up into groups of 10, spread across the area and tasked with an hour’s cleanup collecting rubbish, particularly plastic. Afterwards, at the sea gypsy kindergarten, each bag of waste will be weighed and the winning group will be declared and awarded a prize.

Military personnel will also present hundreds of pieces of lifesaving equipment to the Phuket Lifeguard Club as well as gardening and compost equipment to Koh Siray school students for their organic garden. The garden is made up of individual rubber tyres stacked together and filled with soil and compost, into which various local vegetables will grow and be managed by individual members of the school community, with the aim of using this experience to establish an organic garden in their own gardens.

Military personnel are also supporting the establishment of the sea gypsy kindergarten as a sustainable centre which will be a model for environmental practice, quality water provision,

health and hygiene and for teaching how to process the waste materials to make products for sale.

The day will finish up with a lunch for all volunteers.

The Asia Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) welcomes anyone to join the Koh Siray clean-up on Apr 29.

For more information, and to confirm attendance, contact Jane Varley on 083-6343833 or janev63@yahoo.com,

Dan Evelsizer will be coordinating the clean-up. or Dr Peter W Harris on 062-6940415 or apenseek@gmail.com Donations for playground equipment and water systems are also welcome.

Contact Sean Scott on 062-0741001 or hello@21two.com, or Dan Evelsizer on 094-9400962 or danevil97@hotmail.com Keep an eye on the coming issues of The Phuket News as it follows APEN and the Koh Siray journey.

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huket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana arrived at the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Bangkok on Wednesday, April 10, with the sacred water tribute from Phuket to be used for the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun next month.

Governor Phakaphong carried the Kan Tor royal ceramic urn containing the sacred water, which was drawn from the well at Wat Chalong, officially called Wat Chaiyathararam, on the preceding Saturday, April 6.

Officials conducted a formal rehearsal for the water collection ceremony days earlier, on April 3 to ensure

everything ran smoothly and correctly.

Officials and hundreds of people were present for the occasion itself at Wat Chalong on April 6, which began with prayers, the lighting of candles and a call for blessings from angels.

Governor Phakaphong then drew water from a well that was dug during the time when the deeply revered Phra Visutthiwongsajarn Yanmunee (better known as the historical figure Luang Por Chaem) was abbot. The well is believed to be sacred and the water is believed to have the ability to heal people. This well was used for the Royal Coronation ceremony for King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).

After drawing water from the well, Governor Phakaphong poured it into a five-litre golden bowl called a Kan Sakon. The Kan Sakon lid was then closed and covered with a blessed

white cloth tied with a white ribbon.

The water was carried by procession to Wat Prathong in Thalang where candle-lighting blessing ceremonies and mass prayers by 30 monks took place. The Governor was charged by Royal Command to lead the blessing ceremonies, and read a special Brahmin prayer before he entered the blessed area where the water was kept.

The prayers and blessing ceremonies continued until 10pm on Monday, April 8. The next day, mass prayers began at 9am. At 10am the candles were extinguished and the Kan Sakon was sprinkled with blessed water from Wat Prathong, which is dedicated as a provincial royal temple.

The white cloth covering the Kan Sakon was removed and the Governor decanted water from the Kan Sakon into a Kan Tor – a royal ceramic urn

handmade especially for, complete with the royal coronation emblem hand-painted on it.

The Kan Tor was then sealed, Governor Phakaphong led an alms-giving ceremony and further prayers followed. The mass prayers concluded at 1pm. The Governor and his entourage and police escort then departed from the temple by motorcade and travelled with the water all the way to Royal Palace in Bangkok, stopping at Chumphon province to stay overnight.

The water was handed over in Bangkok to join the collection of sacred water tributes gathered from 108 locations throughout the country, all to be used in the blessing ceremonies for the Royal Coronation to be held May 4-6. The water was sanctified at Wat Suthat in the capital yesterday (April 18).

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

Easy like Sunday morning Introducing the Lazy Breakfast Amy Bryant editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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osewood Phuket has your next Sunday sorted. Have a well-deserved lie-in first.

Wake up slowly, get ready and drive towards Patong. Observe the carnage left over from the night before and marvel at the revellers who still haven’t made it back to their hotels yet. Take a moment of gratitude for your lie-in and head for the hills.

Follow the Muen-Ngoen Rd up and keep a keen eye out for a discreet sign marked ‘Rosewood’. Miss it.

Curse your SatNav. Turn around at Family Mart and try again. See the sign – small, gilded letters on a wooden plaque shrouded by foliage – and tell security you’re there for Lazy Breakfast at the resort’s Italian bistro, Red Sauce.

Park up and have an electric buggy ferry you to the restaurant via paths that wind around dense flora that the resort has been careful to protect. Observe the striking stone and timber architecture that’s softened by the vines that climb delicately across it.

Meet Gherardo Vivarelli, the affable Restaurant Manager, at the entrance. With many years’ experience in luxury hospitality across Europe and Asia, know you are in safe hands.

Take a seat on the open-sided terrace overlooking the pools and secluded Emerald Bay. Remember you’re in Patong then note how still and peaceful it is here in spite of that. Or take a seat indoors. Notice the warm interiors – shelves of Italian cookbooks, decorative vases and ornaments, homely details which quickly settle

you in to the relaxed Lazy Breakfast. Notice the pastel tiled floor that matches the kitchenware.

Order your main course from the à la carte menu.

For the most tender chicken breast around, choose the chicken supreme. The meat is free range and served in a rich truffle and morel sauce with glazed root vegetables providing a crunch on the side.

If it’s homemade pasta you’re after, pick the agnolotti alla boscaiola, a dish of ricotta and shitake mushroom-filled portobello ragu. The earthy flavours of the mushroom match up perfectly with the creamy cheese.

Choose the stiacciatina for a lighter dish: homebaked focaccina that contains layers of light but fullyflavoured 24-month aged parma ham, tangy wild rocket, plum tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil pesto mascarpone with a generous sprinkling of rock salt on top.

Head to the live station where crates of fresh vegetables, joints of cured meats, cheese wheels, gluten-free freshly baked bread, grains, lentils and wild rice sit on the shelves and countertop. A butchery, bakery and greengrocers combined. Pick your key ingredients and let the chef rustle up something to complement your main. Highlights include the deep-pink sustainable Alaskan salmon and seasonal vegetables.

Eat guilt-free knowing many of the ingredients are sourced from the resort’s own garden and local farmers.

Wander to the large, open kitchen that the restaurant is centred around so as to replicate traditional Italian family home. See Executive Chef Luca De Negri in action. A global wellness chef who works with passion and precision, let Luca talk you through

CC’s Hideaway presents ‘Stargazer’, its 5th annual talent contest The Phuket News editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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C’s Hideaway, located in Kata, proudly presents its 5th ‘Stargazer Talent Contest’ which will take place on Apr 27 between 6pm and 11pm.

The goal of Stargazer is to create an opportunity for new individuals and groups to perform and promote their special talents and, with media and hundreds of guests in attendance, maybe even get their big break.

Stargazer is open to Thai and expat communities alike. In previous years, the contest has attracted contestants from around the world, including Thailand, the United States, Russia, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines.

Stargazer brings together a wide range of singers, bands, dancers, acrobats and actors who are scored by spectators and professional judges.

This year, the winner will receive B35,000 and a Stargazer trophy, second place will receive B20,000 and third place will receive B10,000. There is also the ‘People’s Choice’ award, as chosen by the audience.

Past winners include Same Size Crew, Bboys dance team (2015), Khun Maatam Rapter, a singer from Chiang Mai (2016), Spectrum dance team (2017) and Daisy & Alvin, a singer and fire dancer (2018).

In line with CC’s Hideaway commitment to give back to the Thai community, the resort will donate a portion of @thephuketnews

Expect singers, dancers, acrobats, actors and more. the revenue generated by Stargazer to the Life Home Project Foundation whose mission is to offer children who are affected or infected with HIV/AIDS a more dignified life, prevent the spread of this disease in Phuket and fight against the stigmatisation of people living with it.

To apply, email stargazer@ccshideaway.com with a short biography, a photo and a link to a video of your performance. Contestants must be aged 13 or over. Applications are accepted until Apr 20.

Entry is free for the first 25 people who arrive before 7pm and is B250 thereafter, including a drink. Guests and contestants are encouraged to dress in neon colours.

For more details, visit www.ccshideaway.com/aboutus/special-party.htm, call 076-333-222 or email stargazer@ ccshideaway.com

ingredients and processes.

Head back to the live station for pancakes, tarts and inventive vegan desserts. Order a fruity Italian beverage or two to pair with it.

Leave full, but not too full. Considering keeping Rosewood a secret from your friends. Wonder whether they’ve been keeping it a secret from you. Make a note to come back soon to try another of Rosewood’s offerings: their rustic seafood restaurant Ta Khai.

Red Sauce’s Lazy Breakfast runs from 11:30am2:30pm.B1,450 per person. Additional B1,000 for free-flow beverages.

Rosewood Phuket is located at Muen-Ngoen Rd., TriTrang Beach, Patong, Kathu District, 83150.

Website – www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phuket/dining/red-sauce Telephone – +66 76 356 888 Email – phuket@rosewoodhotels.com

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Tackling online gender bias Unesco project aims to give prominent women the recognition they deserve Chariya Chiumkanokchai

It’s clear that women are represented less in comparison with men, in both the real world and the digital space.

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hunying Lin Srivisanvaja was the first Thai woman to receive a medical degree and practise medicine in Thailand. Sumalee Viravaidya, a journalist, ensured a gender equality clause was added to the Thai Constitution. Khunying Yai Damrongthammasan was a devout dhamma practitioner who wrote a widely celebrated Buddhist text. What do all of these women have in common? Relative anonymity. Despite their achievements, none has a Wikipedia page or an online presence on a level commonly associated with their male peers. And yet their accomplishments have had a lasting impact on Thai society.

In order to help recognise women who have contributed to positive change in society, Unesco has initiated the project #Wiki4Women, which coincided with last month’s International Women’s Day. It was carried out in cities all over the world, including Cairo, Lima, Paris, New Delhi, Reykjavik and Bangkok.

In the Thai capital, the project invited likeminded digitally literate citizens to edit and create content on Wikipedia to highlight and honour important historical female figures in the areas of education, science and culture. The “edit-a-thon” was carried out with guidance from a team of volunteers from Wikimedia Thailand.

“Nowadays, we can see many talented women in Thailand and around the world, but not many events to give them an opportunity to showcase their work,” said Nathanik Klaklangsmorn, Editorial Liaison Officer at Associated Press. “So as soon as I heard about #Wiki4Women, I got in touch straight away. More profiles of talented women in both digital media and

the real world will showcase their achievements and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”

A quick Google search easily yields information on prominent men spanning every period of history.

Their female peers have far less of a presence in the digital sphere.

Women’s achievements remain unrecognised, and in some cases, even suppressed.

But what is so important about having a Wikipedia page?

A closer look reveals that only 17% of biographies on Wikipedia feature women and only 10% of people who create and edit content on Wikipedia are women. Women have a hard time getting a look in in history because most of it is written by men.

Movements like #Wiki4Women are bringing more stories of notable women to light, allowing people to become more aware of the great contributions women have made to help shape our common history and society.

Khunying Lin, Sumalee and Khunying Yai are just three examples of women lost to history despite the significant changes they helped bring about in society.

Upon her return to Thailand from studying abroad in 1924, Khunying Lin, née Margaret Lin Xavier, also known as Dr Lin, became an obstetrician, working for the Thai Red Cross, Chulalongkorn Hospital and the Ministry of Public Health’s medical facility in Bang Rak, where she mainly treated sexually transmitted diseases.

She also established a medical clinic with her half-sister Chan Xavier, who worked as a pharmacist.

Sumalee was a journalist who wrote for The Nation and The Bangkok Post in the 1970s. She was the only woman on the committee drafting the Constitution after the Oct 14, 1973 student uprising and subsequent resignation of the military government.

According to a New York Times profile in 1973, she initially wanted the word “sex” to be added to a sentence stipulating: “Every person, regardless of race or religion, is equally protected by this Constitution.” Her request was overwhelmingly overruled.

Sumalee took issue with laws that made women legally inferior to their husbands upon marriage. At that time, there were many things a Thai woman could not do without her husband’s consent – get a job, obtain a passport, buy property. In the end, the committee reached a compromise, adding a clause that stated: “Marriage shall be based on the equality of the partners, both legally and morally.”

Born in 1886, Khunying Yai was taught to read and write, unlike most Thai women at the time. She studied with monks and became well versed in Buddhist doctrine. After the death of her husband, she spent the rest of her life meditating and studying scripture at a monastery in southern Thailand

until her death in 1944. Evidence strongly suggests that she was the author of the well-known Buddhist text Thammanuthamma-patipatti.

Chadatan Osatis, a lecturer from the College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, suggested that women’s stories have been historically suppressed because of how hard it has been to break the patriarchal status quo.

“In society, especially Thai cultural norms, the stereotype of the ‘good’ women is fixed,” she said. “It has historically been difficult for women to share their opinions or their desire for change. Showcasing more women on Wikipedia is a great way to reveal their contributions, whether they be in the past, present or future.”

The gender gap is another enduring issue Wikipedia is trying to address.

“It’s all about gender equality,” said Athikhun Suwannakhan, one of the main coordinators from the Wikimedians in Thailand User Group. It’s clear that women are represented less in comparison with men, in both the real world and the digital space. The gender gap on Wikipedia contributes to the systemic bias in Wikipedia content.

“The event is a good starting point for turning this around. In the long run, we would like to see more women getting involved in our movement. In the end, it not only applies to women, but also to other under-represented groups in society, such as people of colour, LGBT and ethnic minorities.”

Chariya Chiumkanokchai is a programme assistant for education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship at Unesco Bangkok.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

Education centre stage Neil Richards

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here are few things in a school that bring so many positive threads together. BISP has just closed this year’s musical show, and it proved to be yet another showcase for the exceptional talent of the students. The school has a music programme that ensures that all middle school students become musically literate and learn to play a woodwind, brass or stringed instrument, so a whole secondary school full of competent musicians is always going to produce something extraordinary. This year’s production was certainly no exception to which anyone from the sold-out audiences will attest.

Why are productions like this so important for schools? Firstly, they bring together students from a range of year groups to work together and to work with parents and teachers – this may be a student’s first experience of having to do this, and in itself this alters perspectives. A show demands discipline over many weeks – school lessons do not stop because of the additional responsibilities.

Cooperation and teamwork are vital to any production, and in turn this develops compassion and empathy as well as experience of relating to others in high-stress situations. Of course, learning all those words, stage movements,

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Photo: BISP songs and choreographed dance steps places demands upon mind and body that are unique to each performance.

Students grow with confidence as a result, and this spills over into all aspects of their lives. Talents emerge and are nurtured, and I am always amazed at the wealth of talent of the students at BISP, arguably the result of mandatory mainstream curriculum subjects like drama and music supported by external examinations from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

And so to performance – the ability to remember everything that has been taught, to rely absolutely upon others doing their job, to respond to audiences

scrutinising every move.

It was truly a great privilege to witness such wonderful performances, not least because of the genuine joy that was shared between the audience and performers. And there we have it – joy! More than anything else this will ensure that all the lessons learned will remain with the casts – and the memories will last a lifetime. This is education writ large. This is what makes my profession so privileged.

The production was live-streamed (courtesy of the student’s Bistek Academy) so it was truly a global event, but each student, no matter how big the part or how humble the supporting role, was united in a night to remember, each as important as the other in

ensuring that the show was a great success. Kudos to the BISP teachers who worked tirelessly as well. They were with the students every step of the journey and to them we owe our heartfelt thanks, not only for a wonderful night of entertainment, but for their dedication to the future lives of our young people. A simple thank you just does not do justice to their commitment, but it is all I have to offer everyone, a simple thank you on behalf of us all.

Neil Richards is the Headmaster at British International School, Phuket.

For more information, visit them at www.bisphuket.ac.th or call +66 (0) 76 335 555.

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Tommy, Jan, Emilia and Tim.

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Conor, K. Oil, Tobi and Jason.

THE PAVILIONS PHUKET LAUNCHES ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE MENUS On Apr 6, guests headed to the intimate hilltop retreat to sample the new sustainable, locally and ethically sourced menus at The Plantation Club. The menus celebrate Thai agriculture, local farmers, fishermen and food artisans from all regions of Thailand, and are the result of over a year of careful planning.

Flower power.

Staff and students getting into the Songkran spirit.

GETTING A HEADSTART ON TRADITIONAL SONGKRAN CELEBRATIONS HeadStart International School saw out term two on Apr 5 with early Songkran celebrations. Support staff opened an all-school assembly with a traditional drum procession and Thai dance, Year 10 students narrated the history of Songkran and students blessed their teachers with water.

SPLASH BEACH RESORT WELCOMES THAI K-POP STAR BAMBAM

BamBam stayed at the resort while on his ‘Black Feather’ fan meet tour.

UWC Thailand’s celebrations reflected the diversity of the school.

The resort in Mai Khao, led by Managing Director John O’shea (middle), recently gave a warm welcome to BamBam (second from left), a Thai singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and dancer best known for being a member of South Korean boy band GOT7. BamBam stayed at the resort after his first Thailand fan meet which took place at the resort’s conference centre. The show was attended by almost 1,000 fans. The meet is part of his ‘Black Feather’ tour which will see him travel to Bangkok, Khon Kaen, Korat and Chiang Mai.

Staff and students went all out.

SUSTAINABLE CELEBRATIONS FOR SONGKRAN AND SPRING AT UWCT In light of Phuket’s water shortages, UWC Thailand (UWCT) celebrated a sustainable Songkran on its campus on Apr 5 with traditional palm watering ceremonies and dances, and an intentional absence of water play. Reflecting the diversity of the school, students also celebrated Spring with bonnet parades and horse races, as well as Holi, popularly known as the Indian “festival of spring” or the “festival of colours”, by throwing coloured chalk. @thephuketnews

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A TEA-INSPIRED GOURMET DINNER FRIDAY 19TH & SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 2019 | Tre | 6.30 – 10.30pm. The ultimate break for every gourmands, Dilmah Tea Chef Ambassador presents a 5 course innovative teainfused in-one-of a kind dinner, reveals his audacious and evocative talents to diners at Banyan Tree Phuket. Food and Tea Pairing 3,000 THB net per guest. For Bookings email fbphuket@banyantree.com or Call 076-372400.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ RIBS Come join us for our WEEKLY BBQ EVERY FRIDAY served ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in All You Can Eat BBQ Pork Ribs, Chicken and Sides for ONLY 495 BAHT! Our BBQ is famous at Two Chefs! Come try us out and enjoy our mouthwatering pork ribs, flavor-bursting chicken and more! Join us for Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the Fun. www. twochefs.com Kata Beach 076-333-370 Kata Center 076-330065 Karon 076-286-479 Patong 076-344-914.

ACST Phuket Cricket Week 2019 ACST Phuket Cricket Week 2019 at the Alan Cooke Ground, Thalang, Phuket. Featuring the 16th Phuket International Cricket Sixes from Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th and the 8th Thailand International Cricket 7’s from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April. Admission is free and refreshments are available. Come and enjoy Fun in the Sun and make Friendships Through Cricket.

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All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet

Mussels night @ Shakers 1.2kg mussels served with French fries, your choice, your style: natural, marnière, Provençale, garlic and cream or Thai style. Reservations recommended B295 P/P. shakersphuket@gmail.com 081 891 4381.

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Beef, Pork and Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, fried mushrooms, grilled tomatoes – Yorkshire pudding – roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes – gravy, mushroom sauce, mint sauce. Reservations recommended. B350 P/P. shakersphuket@gmail.com 081 891 4381.

All you can eat BBQ Ribs night 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauces. Reservation recommended. 295 baht P.P. shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in our Traditional Sunday Roast ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT for ONLY 445 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU CAN EAT selection of your favorites! Featuring: Roast Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. Roasted or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Mixed Vegetables Flavored with Thyme and Garlic. Yorkshire Pudding and Gravy. Enjoy Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the Fun. RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit.ly/TwoChefsReservations Check out more details on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents Reservations, Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong., Kata Beach 076-333-370 Kata Center 076-330-065 Karon 076-286-479 Patong 076-344-914.

Easter Brunch From 12.00 - 16.00. THB 1,850++ per person. Join egg-citing on the beach, egg hunting and games by tree house kids club, Easter bunny visit with goody bag for kids, kid’s buffet, live entertainment and massage corner. kids below 12 dine free (one child per paying adult). Reservation, XANA Beach Club, fbreservation-lagunaphuket@angsana.com, 076 358 500

Mr. Eric Canham South African singer and songwriter Eric Canham will be entertaining you 23rd March until 21st April at Rock Salt and Cosmo. Sunday Brunch @ Cosmo - 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Happy Time @ Rock Salt - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm. For further information and reservation, please contact “Reservations”at Tel: +66 76 380 200. www.thenaiharn.com, 23/3 Moo 1, Vises Road, Rawai, Muang District, Phuket, 83130.

Elegant White Charity Gala 10,000 Baht per person. With a limit of 50 charitable souls. Any questions call 081 892 9207.

Phuket Bike Week 2019 “World Ride Together”, the Asian biggest motorcycle event, will celebrate the 25th anniversary on 12-20 April 2019. This event will be the large gathering of motorcyclists, expecting to draw over 5,000 motorcycles, 50,000 visitors from more than 30 countries to Phuket. The excitement will take place in Patong beach on 12 - 14 April 2019 and in Phuket Town (Phuket Boat Lagoon) on 19 - 20 April 2019.

Premium barbecue main course, including imported Australian Rib Eye, full rack of Lamb or whole Phuket Lobster accompanied by buffet of delicious appetizers. Live music from 6.30pm. Premium BBQ. 1,700*Baht. Reservations, Sala Phuket, events@salaphuket.com 076 338 888.

TEA-INSPIRED HIGH TEA THE LAUNCHING OF 2019 EDITION SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 2019 ~ Lobby Bar | 2 – 5pm Discover amazing flavours of a newly created “tea inspired high tea”.

Be the first to try! THB 1,900 net per set per couple. For Bookings email fb-phuket@banyantree.com or Call 076-372400.

MON Saturday Brunch & Bar

3rd Anniversary Celebration

SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 2019 | The Watercourt | Noon – 3.30 pm. “Michelin-Star Easter Brunch” Chef Dan Bark from “Upstairs” Bangkok will share his unique intriguing culinary skills in our Banyan Tree Phuket’s signature and famous Brunch Chef Dan Bark, formerly Sous Chef of the Three Star-Michelin restaurant Grace in Chicago. Food only | THB 3,500 net per guest. Food with Free Flow beverages THB 4,500 net per guest. Food with ½ bottle of beverage THB 5,500 net per person. For Bookings email fb-phuket@banyantree.com or Call 076-372400.

Sunday Roast All Day, All Night

Elegant White Charity Gala

South-African singer/songwriter Eric Canham will perform that evening for you. Free entry, free flow selected beverages and complimentary canapes from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. The Nai Harn, Rock Salt, fbreservation@thenaiharn.com, 076 380 200.

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Sala Sunday Night Steak & Seafood

Phuket Bike Week 2019

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019

From Grilled Seafood - Premium Meats - Sushi Corner Salad Bar Appetizers and Delectable Desserts to all time favorite Free-Flow Beverages. Treat your Saturday to the fullest. Let’s Brunch! *THB 2.399++ per person (including free-flow beverages) *THB 1,699++ per person (including soft drinks). *50& off for children aged from 6-12 years old.

Reservation, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, dtlpfb@dusit.com, 076 362 999 ext.7310

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The Great Nai Harn Phuket Sunday Brunch Every Sunday from 12:30 - 15:00 hrs Guests can savor delectable creations prepared by culinary maestro, Executive Chef Mark Jones, While enjoying spectacular views over Nai Harn Bay and listening to the sounds of Resident DJ Sun. THB 4,600 net per adult (With free- flow premium beverage handpicked by James Suckling) THB 2,950 net per adult (food only) THB 1,300 net per child aged from 6 to 18 years. For more information and bookings, please call +66 76 380 200 or fbreservation@thenaiharn.com

Simmer & Spice Curry buffet, Great variety, Vibrant flavours.

Every Monday from 18.30 - 21.30. Reservations, SALA Phuket, events@salaphuket.com, 076 338 888.

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All you can eat BBQ night 6pm – 11pm: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Sausages, Prawns and Squid, Salad buffet, Choice of potatoes and sauces, bread, buns and garlic bread. Reservation recommended. B395 P/P. shakersphuket@gmail.com 081 891 4381.

THE PROGRESSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE BY CHEF DAN BARK MONDAY 22ND APRIL 2019 | Tre | 6:30 – 10:30pm. The Progressive Dining Experience by Chef Dan Bark, features a 7-course tasting menu where each course focuses on delicate surprising flavours that will challenge the diner’s pallate in a unique way. Food only: THB 3,500 net per guest. Food with Beverages pairing: THB 4,500 net per guest. For Bookings email fb-phuket@banyantree.com or Call 076-372400.

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Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist cornbread and finish it off with a bread and butter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flowing and your toes tapping as you wash down those tender ribs with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack set B1,600, Half Rack set B1,200, bucket of craft brews B800. Reservations, SALA Phuket Resort and Spa. Email: events@sala phuket.com or call 076 338 888.

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Blue Horizon WCGC Thailand 2019 The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge continues in 2019 with the top 10% of teams (2 people per team) from each qualifier gaining entry to the Thailand Final on the 27th of April 2019 at Laguna Golf Club Phuket. Prominent sponsors provide an all-expenses paid trip to the World Final at Oitavoss Dunes in Cascais, Portugal. For more details and to sign up contact events@foremanagement.com

2 Major Freshwater Fishing Events Trash Fashion Show 2019 QSIP will host the 11th edition of the Annual Trash Fashion Show where students will present their fashion designs all made from recycled materials. There will also be objects and decoration made by students for sale. Come joins us on May, 3rd at 13:00h at QSIP.

Have a night of no worries on April 27, 2019 at Two Chefs Karon! Let’s jam all night long at Two Chefs Reggae Night!Hear the Two Chefs house band play your favorite reggae hits and transport you to the Caribbean! Who doesn’t like that?! We also have our All You Can Eat Jamaican Inspired Mixed Grill for just THB495! Message us NOW to book your table! Live music starts from 8:30pm and goes late Reservations are highly recommended. You can book on our website at WWW.TWOCHEFS.COM or find us on Facebook at WWW. FACEBOOK/TWOCHEFSTHAILAND You may also call us directly at Two Chefs Karon 076-286-479. COME FOR THE FOOD STAY FOR THE FUN!

This year, first place will receive 35,000 baht and a Stargazer trophy, second place will get 20,000 baht, and third place gets 10,000 baht. This is a great opportunity to express yourself and maybe find an application for your talent, as well as get to know other participant s and share their experiences. CC’s Hideaway, CC’s Hideaway, Kata Beach, Phuket, stargazer@ cchideaway.com, 076 333 222.

June 30th and July 6th. 2 Major Freshwater Fishing Events at the amazing Exotic Fishing Thailand. Huge prizes valued at 1 million Thai Baht. Free entry for spectators, great afternoon out for the family. Exotic Fishing Thailand, Exotic Fishing Thailand, Phang Nga, exoticfishingthailand@gmail.com, English 088 379 9377 and Thai 081 199 5922.

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Grow Boating Networking Evening - May 2019 This Grow Boating Networking Evening will be held at The D’Deck Bar, at The Ao Po Grand Marina from 5pm. We are pleased to announce that C & C Marine have agreed to be our drinks sponsor. See www.candc-marine.com/ There will be a light buffet sponsored by The D’Deck Bar and special prices on your favourite beverages. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming please invite them along. growboatingphuket@ gmail.com

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International Jazz Day 2019 This year’s event expands greatly on previous editions. A 140 sq ft stage sponsored by the city will dominate tiny Chanajaroen Rd, with 11 bands and numerous independent artists schedule to perform including from Belgium, Indonesia, Phil lippines, Hungary and Thailand. A street party sponsored in part by Phuket Municipality and Class Act Media Co Ltd begins at 6pm on Tuesday, April 30 and will go on until late.

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Members of The Public are welcome to lay a wreath A light breakfast will be served afterwards. Please register your attendance by email: RSVP.Phuket@dfat.gov.au Australian Consulate-General Phuket, Thailand, Phuket Yacht Club

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Legends Sports Bar & Grill invites you to join them for post Dawn Service drinks from 10:30am. Free BBQ buffet and discounted prices all day. Legends Sports Bar & Grill - Soi Eden, Patong, across from IBIS Hotel.

Reggae Night at Two Chefs Bar & Grill

Sala Wednesday nights: Ribs, beats, brews

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Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019 After a record-breaking 2018 edition with more than 9,000 runners, the 14th Laguna Phuket Marathon will take place on Saturday, 8 June and Sunday, 9 June 2019 with the 10.5 km Run, 5km Run, and 2km Kids Run held on Saturday afternoon and the Half Marathon and Marathon on Sunday morning.

Entries for the 2019 race are limited to 12,000 runners and the event is expected to be another sellout. Register now to secure your entry slot.

Prime at Rock Salt Prime at Rock Salt is the home of smoke and fire at Naiharn Beach. An exclusive eatery, Prime offers a collection of roasted, smoked and chargrilled creations from its custom-designed kitchen. The al fresco dining experience is completed with panoramic ocean views across Naiharn Beach. Open Daily 6.00 – 10.00 pm at Naiharn Beach For more information and bookings, please call +66 76 380 200 or rocksalt@ thenaiharn.com

Crest Resort & Pool Villas - Art Exhibition From Apr 19 till May 19, 2019 Crest Resort & Pool Villas presents So What, Latitudes 2 year anniversary exhibition. On display: all the artists who made the covers of the magazine since its beginning. 7-10 pm at Atmos Restaurant. For more info - www.facebook.com/events/354307668523902/

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York 1. George Washington was the first American President.

Who was the second?

2. In which year did The Simpsons first appear on television?

3. Secretary’s Day, first celebrated on April 21, 1952, is now known as what?

4. What is Queen Elizabeth II’s real first name?

5. Which country is Elon Musk originally from?

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Across 1. Winnie-the-Pooh’s gloomy friend 4. One of 12 popes 8. Broadcasting overseer, for short 11. Superman lover Lane 13. Fashion’s Lauren 14. Medicinal plant 15. Field of play 18. Goes with noir 19. Source of some expensive wood 20. ___ Harbour, Fla. 22. Words to an old chap?

23. “The Alienist” author Carr 27. Big name in printers 31. Rial spender 32. ___ record 33. Cobbler 36. It can generate care for others 40. Compass point 41. ___ synthesizer 42. Kind of jack or suit 43. Trunks 44. Plant with yellow flowers usually 45. Where India is 48. Get down

21. Landlord 23. Pepsi’s rival 24. Writer Kingsley 25. Road division 26. Swan song 28. Mexican money 29. Cigar 30. Dunce 33. Hardship 34. Fist or hand 35. It’s active in Sicily 37. Rock music style 38. Disco dance 39. Compass point 43. Saga 45. Operatic solos Down 46. Pelvic bones 1. White (in 47. Gross prescriptions) 49. Heinlein’s We 2. It’s sold in bars ____ Walk Dogs 3. Emphatic assent 50. Prefix with in Ensenada science 4. Comrade 51. Heroine Jane 5. “___ say!”

52. Like a stuffed 6. Beehive, e.g. shirt 7. Actor LaBeouf of 54. Champion “Transformers” 55. M.’s counterpart 8. Plants 56. “____ Lang Syne” 9. Brooklyn island 58. Disney toon 10. Abdicate panda, “Special 12. One in 100, abbr.

Agent __” 13. Tat-tat preceder 14. Quantities, abbr. 59. Part of the Defense Dept.

16. Spool 60. Spoiled 17. Related 50. Ancient seers 53. Andean wool provider 57. Disney fans’ group 61. ___ a soul 62. Gibson’s “Ransom” co-star 63. First Lady of Jazz 64. ‘This __ surprise!’

65. Designer von Furstenberg 66. Fielder Roush

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1) John Adams; 2) 1987 (as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show); 3) Administrative Professionals’ Day; 4) Elizabeth; 5) South Africa

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hours is how long it took for James Earl Jones to record all of his Darth Vader lines for “Star Wars”. He was paid $7,500.

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minutes of free time each day is all the average parent gets to enjoy.

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years is how long it took to build the (Leaning) Tower of Pisa.

40,000 US dollars a year is how much American Airlines saved by removing one olive from each food tray served in first class.

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US dollars was how much the world’s most expensive bottle of vodka was worth in 2018. That same year it was stolen and found empty on a construction site.

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Bang Tao Sunset. Photo: Cynthia Tomaszewski Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

This week in history April 19, 1927 Mae West is sentenced to 10 days in jail for obscenity for her play Sex.

is published in the Daily Mail (in 1999, it is later revealed to be a hoax.)

April 20, 1918 Manfred von Richthofen, a.k.a. The Red Baron, shoots down his 79th and 80th victims, his final victories before his death the next day.

April 22, 1889 At noon, thousands of people rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889. Within hours the cities of Oklahoma City and Guthrie are formed with populations of at least 10,000.

April 21, 1934 The “Surgeon’s Photograph”, the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster,

April 23, 1985 Coca-Cola changes its formula and

market in less than three months.

April 24, 1184 BC Traditional date of the fall of Troy.

The ‘Surgeon’s Photograph’, 1934. releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the

April 25, 1915 World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli begins: The invasion of the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula by British, French, Indian, Newfoundland, Australian and New Zealand troops, begins with landings at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles.

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APR is an international company dealing with customers in Asia and Australia, as well as decorative surface suppliers from Europe. Asia Pacific Representatives Ltd. are looking for: Support staff for our sales team Age: 20-35 years Thai National Excellent English language skills required Knowledge of Microsoft office Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel Office location: Phuket – Chalong Tasks will include: - Project tracking and follow up - Communication with international suppliers and customers - Understanding of our products and services Please submit your resume and recent photo jobs@apr-pfleiderer.com

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Looking for Thai Marketing manager at the property booth, Patong Area, for more detail please contact: info@arthouse.asia

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Position available now - Full Time Position - 24 Yoga Classes per month. Wellness Skills - Certificated to teach various Yoga Styles.

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Brand new two story massage shop for sale with high end furniture. 10 Beds, 6 chairs and nail Salon. Great opportunity for high season. B900,000 ono, Lek, Soi Post Office, Patong Beach Road, sweet_ lek55@hotmail.com, 099 362 7979

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Apartment Block in Soi Ta-Eiad

Amazing residential block for sale comprising of 5 x 190sqm fully furnished 3 Bedroom Units. Highest quality fixtures and finishing’s with exceptional build quality. All units have internal surround sound systems and wireless internet routed in the walls. Full Western kitchen in all units. Rooftop Salt Water Swimming Pool with 8 person Jacuzzi and bar. Spectacular panoramic views.

Units currently being rented out with almost 100% occupancy, so fantastic investment opportunity. Potential returns of 9% per annum. B61,500,000, Tina, phuket@thairesidential.com

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Recently refurbished restaurant & bar for sale in Karon, Phuket, with accom located above. CCTV fitted throughout the building. The business is up for sale for 1.9MB or near offer and includes all fixtures, fittings and stock at point of sale. 062 210 1368. newconceptbars.thailand@ gmail.com

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Cross trek bought new 2013. Well maintained, glass coating, rust proofing, new tires, single owner. Must see! Nicha Residence, 0892873128.

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LIFE FITNESS F1 TREADMILL - FOLDABLE Brand new: THB 35,000+(VAT) from retail price of 188,000 Compact foldable treadmill. 35000, carolinelaleta@gmail.com, +66869504961

Ford Fiesta 2012 For sale English 095 420 9662 Thai 082 629 1419 Janthisa Jaikwang, 199/14 หม ู ่ 5 ตำ�บลศร สี นุ ทร อำ�เภอ ถลาง จังหวัดภ เู ก ็ต, B 250,000 info@lifestyleinthailand.com, 0826291419

250,000THB incl VAT. For boat up to 32 feet / 9.5 metres. Contact: Asia Yacht Agency Co., Ltd. Contact@AsiaYacht Agency. com, 081-894 -3234 (French/ English), 086-269-0808 (Thai/ English).

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Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ 2.8 CC. 4X4 For sale English 095 420 9662 Thai 082 629 1419 janthisa jaikwang, 199/14 หม ู ่ 5 ตำ�บลศร สี นุ ทร อำ�เภอถลาง จังหวัดภ เู ก ็ต, info@lifestyleinthailand.com, B 725,000

Monterey 415SY. Perfect condition. 1 owner. Regular maintenance in authorised centers. Twin Volvo IPS600 435hp, joystick control, Engine Hours: 670. Furuno radar. GPS. B6,900,000. 0878970501.

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425,000 THB and Seller pays the transfer fee. For more information call 098 946 0709. Rob George.

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Karon 1 Bed Condo for Sale

Karon Butterfly hillside condo for sale just 800m from beach. Amenities close by. Fully furnished and condo facilities.

Great investment in great area of Phuket.

Shuttle Bus to Beach and Rental Program.

A must see!!!! B4,300,000, Dmitry , phuket@thairesidential.com

BABY GRAND w/ DISC PLAYER

“Classic” Baby Grand Piano with “Disc Player”. In perfect condition. 7 years old. Original price 428,000 THB. 170,000, Phuket Town, daryldavies9@gmail. com, 080 159 5239

PROPERTY WANTED Mandala Condo Freehold Wanted

Foreign Freehold Wanted for Mandala Condominium in Kamala. Please email details to mick11468@gmail.com.

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Wonderful 1 Bedroom Condo near Central Festival area. Just 10 minutes to Panwa Beach. A must see!!! Fully furnished and conveniently located.

Amenities close by as well as tourist attractions. Full condo facilities.

B2,500,000, Tina, phuket@thairesidential.com, 0948411918.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Rawai 1 Bed Seaview Condo Sale

Fantastic seaviews. Fully furnished. Condo facilities including pool and gym. Close to amenities. This 53sqm condo at Babylon Sky Garden is a great buy. B4,297,277, Andy, phuket@ thairesidential.com

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‘Frontline’ sea view villa overlooking Ao Yon Bay and the southern islands.

Magnificent property with private elevator, 4 bedroom suites/6 bathrooms as well as 2 living areas, european design kitchen, games room, bar, sauna, steam room and wonderful pool deck with in-ground jacuzzi, infinity pool and waterfall. Fabulous property reduced to 65 million Baht for quick sale. 0898737075.

1 Bedroom Condo Kata Sale

Lovely condo at Utopia Kata for Sale. Completed in 2017 and close to Kata Beach. Fully furnished. Close to restaurants and amenities. Great views. Rental programme. Full facilities. Dimtry, 082 030 7199. B7,100,000

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2bed 2bath 295sqm land 100sqm living + veranda, compl. renovated: new water, electric., tiles, paint in/out, windows, 3A/C, built in kitchen. 0870608400 English/German. Email: picharly@gmail.com, B4.9mill.

Royal Phuket Marina 2 Bed

2-Bedroom Royal Phuket Marina Condo. Seen to be believed. 195m2 Stylish, Tastefully-Decorated Condominium Fully Furnished Overlooking Yacht Marina an absolute bargain @ 13.5 Million BahtTina, phuket@thairesidential.com, 948411918.

2bd/2bth furnished house for rent in Kathu near Loch Palm Golf Course. See link for more photos and details. www.kathuhouseforrent.com B13,500, May or Wes, wes@pillarmarketing.com, 0899733276

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1 Bed Condo in Kamala

Great 1 Bed Condo just 200m fromKamala Beach. Comes with pool and onsite restaurant. Fantastic location and not to be missed. Fully furnished with appliances. Homestay or investment.

B5,417,000. Call Andy. 083 800 1888

1 Bed Condo Sale Rawai

Saturdays Residence beautiful condo in Rawai. Tastefully decorated with class. Short drive to beach. All condo amenities. Looks so good that you do need to see to believe. You will fall in love at first sight. B6,300,000, Dimitry, phuket@thairesidential.com, 082 030 7199

Located at Amari Phuket's lobby building. Size: 33 sqm. Partly furnished: shelves, counter, airconditioner and telephone line. 40,000 THB/ month (negotiation available). Khun Mallika, mallika.t@amari.com, 076 340106 #8006

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MontAzure Twinpalms Residence-Great condo located in Kamala. The ultimate in luxury. Has got to be seen to be believed. Fantatsic facilities in this resort condo. B15,800,000, Tina, 0872699206.

Mai Khao Beach Condo-Great condo.

5mins from Splash Jungle Water Park.

Wonderful location and is a must see.

B5,300,000, Christine, 0948411918.

Mandala Condominium - Wonderful spacious condo. Great location near Bangtao beach and Laguna. 184sqm with private pool and tropical gardens. B15,900,000, Andy, 083 800 1888

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All round beautiful views. Completely furnished to a high standard. Very motivated owner leaving Thailand.

Available to agents. Priced just REDUCED to 15MB or offers. Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, 076 360 943. bggvirgo@gmail.com

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PASAK LAND 3.9MB 510 sq.m.

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PASAK LAND 3.9MB 510 sq.m. Chanote

Private location in prestige area. Outstanding Value. Call owner (Alan): 084 0657590.

Renovated 3bed Home Boat Lagoon

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Beautifully renovated & decorated 3bed+mezzanine, 250 sqm contemporary house featuring: boat berth, rooftop jacuzzi, open kitchen, wine cooler, 2 parkings, storage & laundry area. B 75,000 per month, Henry Cumberlege, hcumberlege@gmail.com

Villa in Patong prime location

One of the last Villas available in Patong. in top condition. 24 hour security. 3 bed, 3 bath, 160sqm living. Fully furnished, garden. Ms. Manatchanok, 0800409411.

Villa Mission Heights Big Pool

3bed, 3 1/2 bath, 330sqm living, 900 sqm land, very quite aera, 2 km mission hill golf, 6km UWC, 8 km airport. owner finance. 0870608400 engl/ german 12.9MB, picharly@gmail. com

Stunning Ocean Views!

4 bed/bath large pool villa. Privately located in Cape Heights Cape Yamu.

Furnished. Gardens. Fiber WiFi. 80,000/rent long term or 30 million to sell. Richard, Cape Yamu, Phuket, richarddesmondcapeheights@yahoo. co.uk, +66824203270, WhatsApp

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Birdie flies to the finish line Patong Pool League: Kwan’s Birdie bar tops the table POOL Jeroen Tak

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he 21st round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored

by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant was played last Thursday (Apr 11).

Martin Swiss played at home against Simon and Oil. Martin Swiss team had a difficult evening against Simon and Oil, who were playing very well. The beer leg was a three-setter and won by Simon and Oil who also won the match with an 8-4 score.

Champs played at home against Ting Tong. Dilly and Mick, both playing for Ting Tong, had a good performance and both won their singles and doubles games. Ting Tong was leading 5-4 before the beer leg, but Champs came back strongly and won the beer leg in two sets and the match 6-5. Anna, playing for Champs, is the new star of the team and brought the second victory for the team this season.

Kiki Sports bar played at home against Kwan’s Birdie Team. The Birdie Team was looking for a big win to take the lead in the league this season. Mike and Goh, playing for Birdie, both won their singles and

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Patrik from Sweden loves to play pool. When in his home country, he follows the matches from the Happy End team which are streamed on Facebook. Photo: PPL doubles games. The beer leg was a three-setter and won by Birdie, who also won the match with a convincing 9-3 victory and finally took the lead before the last match of the season.

Genius played at home against Natalie bar. Poy and Rat, playing for Genius, both won their singles and doubles games. The beer leg was a

three-setter and won by Natalie bar but the match was won by Genius 7-5.

Happy End bar played away against Red Light bar. Team captain Jerry, playing for Happy End after many months of absence, won his singles and doubles games, but so did Kevin, playing for Red Light, after his return from his Bali trip.

Happy End’s talented Swedish player, Patrik, had a good win against Red Light owner Gwen. The beer leg was a three-setter and won by Happy End, who also won the match 7-5.

The End of the Season Party will be held at Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant on Apr 25.

People interested in playing as well as visitors are all welcome to attend at one of the 11 participating rd The 23 round of the Patong Pool bars. You can also visit the Patong League will be played on Thursday Friendly Pool League Facebook (Apr 25). page.

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Mercedes mops up in China Team takes third one-two finish in a row after Ferrari mockup BOX OF NEUTRALS Michael Lamonato michael@boxofneutrals.com

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errari arrived at the Chinese Grand Prix as favourite to claim victory, but the famous Italian team left Shanghai with its tail between its legs after another Mercedes drubbing.

The Scuderia’s expected performance advantage didn’t materialise, allowing Lewis Hamilton to lead Mercedes to its third one-two finish of the season, but more egregious was its mismanagement of Charles Leclerc’s strategy, so severe that the Monegasque driver lost fourth place to Max Verstappen.

Fi rst Fer rar i ordered Leclerc to surrender third place to Sebastian Vettel just 10 laps into the race, but when the German went no faster, the Italian team dithered, allowing Red Bull Racing to opportunistically pit Verstappen early to snatch fourth.

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates his second win of the season at the 1000th race in Shanghai. Photo: AFP P4 with his slower car, but rather than allowing Leclerc a chance to strike back, the team redesigned his strategy to benefit Vettel.

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the second pit stop window, Leclerc was left out in a vain attempt to slow down Valtteri Bottas after the Finn changed tyres so that Vettel might be able to catch up to the leaders.

The plan failed, and by the time Ferrari decided to bring Leclerc in, it was too late to mount an attack on Verstappen. Ferrari had thrown away fourth place and Charles had lost his chance to vie for the podium.

After the race, with Vettel, Leclerc and team principal Mattia Binotto fronting the media, the cautious optimism that emanated from its powerful Bahrain Grand Prix performance had evaporated, and it was clear all was not well inside the famous Italian team.

“It’s always difficult to judge,” Binotto said. “We tried everything we could not to lose time on the Mercedes ahead, and that was the only chance that we got at the time.

“It didn’t work, let’s say, but it seemed it was right to give that chance to Seb.” Asked if he was satisfied with the explanation given to him post-race, Leclerc was

reluctant in reply.

“Yeah. I mean – yeah,” he grimaced.

Ferrari has openly admitted it will favour the more experienced Vettel in 5050 situations – indeed in all three races so far Ferrari has issued a team order to benefit Sebastian – but it’s unlikely the team expected Leclerc to be on the same level as his fourtime championship-winning teammate so early.

It’s a bittersweet position for a team manager. On the one hand Ferrari has one of the sport’s strongest line-ups, but on the other it has two independent competitors who want to beat their teammate.

“Obviously I want to be ahead of Charles, he wants to be ahead of me, that’s the name of the game,” Vettel said. “I can see that it’s not easy for anyone involved, but as I said, we try to obviously get stronger.”

It’s made only more difficult by the fact Mercedes dealt with a similar situation so much more effectively, undertaking the risky manoeuvre of pitting both Hamilton and Bottas at the same time late in the race just to ensure neither was disadvantaged over the other or the rest of the field.

“Once you start doing these things it becomes very complicated,” Wolff said, reflecting on Ferrari’s race.

“You start to set a precedent and you’re opening up a can of worms.”

It’s just one more problem for Ferrari to manage alongside its ballooning 57-point deficit to Mercedes, and with Vettel and Leclerc already 31 and 32 points behind Hamilton in the championship standings, the team doesn’t have long to sort out its growing list of problems if it’s to be a credible contender for the championship.

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English Premier League 2018 - 2019 Teemu Pukki’s 27th goal of the season secured a 1-1 draw with Wigan and edged Norwich closer to a return to the Premier League. Photo: Martti Kainulainen / AFP

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rolific striker Teemu Pukki’s 27th goal of the season edged Norwich closer to a return to the Premier League since their 2016 relegation from the top flight as they came from 1-0 down to draw 1-1 with Championship strugglers Wigan last Sunday (Apr 14).

The 29-year-old Finnish international’s delightful finish nine minutes from time gives Norwich a four-point advantage over Leeds United with four games remaining.

Leeds – seeking a return to the Premier League for the first time in 15 years – moved into the second and last automatic promotion spot last Saturday due to a deserved 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

Wednesday’s city rivals Sheffield United had been

held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday leaving them three points adrift of Leeds.

Leeds had been the big winners of the week in the enthralling battle for promotion having won two on the trot whilst Norwich and United dropped four points.

Norwich, though, remain in the box seat and require just six more points from their remaining four games to go back up to the Premier League.

“We were struggling a lot today, it was a hard, hard game so it was important to come out with at least one point,” Pukki told Sky Sports.

“I don’t think it’s comfortable. We just need to keep going and it’s good we have a game on Friday (they host Sheffield Wednesday) so we can keep winning again.”

Wigan had broken the deadlock as half-time neared – City centre-back Ben Godfrey was penalised for Sam

Morsy’s shot ricocheting off the defender’s leg and on to his arm, earning Wigan a penalty.

Reece James made no mistake from the spot – although keeper Tim Krul went the right way and got a hand to it – for his second goal in three games.

The hosts went close to doubling their advantage in the 65th minute on the counterattack – after Pukki’s appeals for a penalty had been turned down – which saw Leon Clarke turn the Norwich defence inside out but Canaries goalkeeper Krul denied him by getting the slightest of touches to his shot to deflect it away for a corner.

James also went close first with a superb long range effort which just scraped the bar and then with a freekick although Norwich too had their moments largely through Pukki.

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Wigan thought they had taken the three points in time added on but Leon Clarke was adjudged to be offside.

James, though, was content to have at least a point against the table toppers and give them a two point advantage over third from bottom Rotherham.

Millwall and Reading are also embroiled in the fight to avoid filling the final relegation spot – Bolton look destined to join Ipswich Town in the third tier as they are 10 points adrift of safety.

“The league table is there but anyone can beat anyone,” James told Sky Sports.

“That’s why it’s a fantastic league.

“Points in this league are massive when you’re down there fighting.”

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GOLDEN LEGACY Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh Cup winners at 2019 Phuket International Cricket Sixes CRICKET Rob Bernard

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eritage Cricketers of Dhaka are the 2019 Cup winners of the 16th ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes after a wonderful day’s play at the Alan Cooke Ground to round off another fine event.

Heritage scored 89-3 in the showpiece against Warriors of Qatar thanks to quality batting from Jatinder Singh and Taufiqul Nayan after a shaky start to the innings. In reply Warriors fell 28 runs short on 61-0 despite a sterling effort from leading light Imal Liyanage.

The champions had reached

the final after edging out House of Cricket by five runs in a thrilling semi-final. The defeated South Africans from Northern Cape fell just short as Ruan Maritz reached 34 not out to round off their fine debut ACST appearance.

In the other Cup semi-final Warriors proved too strong for Yarraleen Lions, defeating the Melbourne outfit by six wickets as Liyanage and Assad Bora showed exhilarating skills with the willow.

Wins for Yarraleen Lions over House of Cricket and Heritage Cricketers against Penguin Penguins last Sunday morning had earlier secured both sides berths at the semifinals as Sri Lankan Test star Russel Arnold starred for the

Lions once again.

Leeder ville CC were crowned as the second-tier Bowl champions following victory over the locals of Patong Penguins after the teams finished 5th and 6th in the final standings. Eoghan McElwee and Michael Evans knocked off the 66 required for the Perth side in the final without the loss of a wicket, after Jason Robertson starred for the Penguins in their innings.

The Plate was won by Southern Stars who overcame Bounty Buccaneers by 70 runs after posting a huge total of 97-1 from their 5 overs, as Amiruddin took the plaudits with the bat for the victors with a retirement on 32.

In the Plate group games earlier in proceedings, Eagles CC defeated CBB Postels but then lost to Southern Stars, meaning the Victorian side overcame the Samoan team to reach the final, where they faced the Buccs of Malaysia who had also seen off the Chiang Mai based CBB outfit.

Following play at the ACG, the teams returned to a tournament hotel, the Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort, for the Presentation Dinner to continue making friendships through cricket, and to see who won the coveted Player of the Tournament and Spirit of Cricket Awards, as the trophies were handed out.

ACST Chairman Michael “Cat” Maher reflected contently

Cup Finalists Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh (black-brown) and Warriors of Qatar (yellow-blue). Photo: Tim Caimakamis

Heritage took their chances, and came out the winners. Photo: Michael Way

at the completion of play, “This has been another memorable edition of the Phuket International Cricket Sixes with the emphasis very much on international, as teams old and new have contributed from many nations.”

“There has been some magnificent cricket and wonderful friendships cemented. Heritage Cricketers have proven to be fitting Cup winners, but my congratulations go out to all teams, regardless of winning

trophies. They have all been a credit to themselves, the tournament and the ACST.” “I would like to thank the Phuket Cricket Group and the committee of the Alan Cooke Ground for their invaluable assistance with the event along with our valued sponsors and dedicated volunteers and officials who have worked tirelessly to make the event such a success. Here’s to 2020!”

The Asian Cricket Sixes Tour returns to the ACG to

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