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DID SHE HAVE TO DIE? THE DEADLY CRASH THAT CAUSED MOLLY BAILEY’S DEATH POSES HUGE QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTITUDES TO SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY

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even-year-old Molly Ann Bailey died on Sunday (December 14), three days after the pick-up truck her mother was driving crashed into a huge hole left by the collapse of a minor road in Srisoonthorn.

On the night of December 11 a

local resident, Supaporn Jareonrak, called police to report that a motorcycle and a pick-up truck had driven into the hole.

Rescuers and police arrived to find the Isuzu truck lying in the hole, on top of the wreckage of the motorbike.

Inside the pick-up were the driver, Phakkamon Duangchaytemcharat, 38, suffering from a broken arm, and,

Molly, who was unconscious. Both were rushed to Thalang hospital.

Molly underwent brain surgery last Friday at Vachira Phuket Hospital but died in intensive care on Sunday.

Residents told police the motorcycle underneath Ms Phakkamon’s pick-up belonged to Sod Boonrueang, 34.

He had driven into the hole just 15 minutes earlier. Locals took him to

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hospital minutes before the pick-up crashed on top of his bike.

The locals issued a plea – not their first – to Worawut Songyod, the Mayor of Srisoonthorn, to do something about the hole.

They said that the fatal accident was not the first crash; “many vehicles” that used the road had fallen into the hole, they said, and many people had been injured.

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Poll: Voters say no to animal tourism

T Above, messages from Molly’s school friends. Below, the green netting, all that lay between drivers and the hole. The mound of earth is on the far side of the hole.

Why did Molly have to die?

Continued from page 1 Police noted that the road was dark at the time of the crash, with few street lights and no warning lights. The only warning was a piece of green plastic shade net stretched across the road just metres before the hole, decorated with a small handwritten notice on a piece of cloth stating, “Road cut off.”

The residents had complained a month previously about the flood erosion on the Baan Lipon-Baan Bangjo Rd in Moo 4 that had caused the road to collapse, leaving a hole eight metres across and two metres deep.

But, as reported by The

Phuket News on November 15, municipal officials told residents they did not have the money to repair the road and people should use an alternative route via Baan Banjo Prison because the council did not have the funds to make repairs.

Locals saw the idea of driving a motorbike alone at night through the prison grounds as being far from a perfect solution.

After the crash that killed Molly, Mayor Worawut told The Phuket News that his staff had installed a series of metal crowd-control barriers across the road and put up warning signs at the side of the road

before the hole.

But someone had removed the barriers – he did not know who or why.

He added that he had spoken to Ms Phakkamon in hospital. He said she told him she used the road regularly and, seeing the barriers no longer there, had assumed that the road had been fixed.

He added that he was working on ways to prevent further accidents.

Mayor Worawut went to pay his respects to Molly and her family at the wat on Tuesday. He had earlier offered to take care of all funeral expenses.

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he vast majority of respondents in a recent Phuket News poll oppose animal captivity for the purposes of tourism and entertainment, with some 89 per cent declaring strong opposition to the practice.

The results should come as little surprise, considering controversial incidents in recent months involving captive animals, which included two fatal attacks by tourist-trecking elephants on their respective owners, a tiger mauling an Australian tourist while posing for a photo with it, as well as the widespread and growing opposition to the dolphinarium project in Chalong.

The poll, which ran online from November 19 to December 5, asked: What’s your stance on the use of animals for Phuket’s entertainment and tourism industries?

Respondents were given five options, and here’s how they answered: I’m absolutely against it.

All animal shows and services

Best pals or exploitation?

Voters in the Phuket News poll say the latter. should be banned. (89pc) Some types of animal shows and services are okay, but not all of them. (8pc) If there is a demand, then Phuket should supply, as long as no laws are broken. (1pc) Animal shows/services can be educational for children and tourists. (1pc) Undecided/Neutral/Indifferent (1pc) A total of 542 votes were

cast by three demographic categories – Thai nationals (30pc), Local expatriate residents (15pc) and Foreign visitors to Phuket (54pc).

Of the voters, Thais and foreign tourists were nearly unanimous in their extreme opposition to animal tourism, with 92 and 94pc choosing answer number 1.

This is compared to expats, of whom just 65pc voted against the practice. Of this category, 25pc said that some types of animal tourism were okay, and another 5pc voted for Phuket to continue to feed market demand.

Even with such a clear scope on public opinion, there are a whole lot of tourists and operators who likely didn’t vote to reflect their position of not being against the practice, and who continue to feed the demand throughout Phuket by supporting elephant trekking tours and photo ops, attending monkey and bird shows, and otherwise sustaining the animal entertainment industry.

Cough medicine seized POLICE AND CUSTOMS officials on Tuesday (December 16) seized 35,700 bottles of cough medicine at a Phuket delivery firm.

They suspected the medicine was to be used to make a type of drug cocktail popular among teenagers.

The illegal concoction, known as 400 x 100 juice, is blend of cough medicine and kratom leaves (a mild,

naturally occuring stimulant).

The afternoon raid at a delivery company Chalermprakiet Rd in Rassada was headed by Police Lt Col Somsak Tongkleang and Customs officer Jareon Chamniglang after they wrre tipped off about the unusually large delivery.

Staff were counting and loading the 189 boxes of A-Nadril cough medicine when police arrived at the

warehouse. The syrup was destined for 36 pharmacies across Phuket.

“We became suspicious when we heard about the large order. We wanted to make sure the cough medicine is legal and registered.

“We will question all the pharmacies that placed orders as we want to know who buys it [from them],” said Col Somsak.

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he Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has recommended that The Land Department cancel titles for 17 land parcels totalling around 100 rai – worth an estimated B5 billion and registered as owned by five companies in Phuket.

The five companies include Fair & Firm Co Ltd (the Pullman Arcadia Naithon Beach resort), Three Dolphins Co Ltd (the Trisara resort) and Malai Hill Co (The Malaiwana property development).

The other two are United Developers Corp and Three Dolphins Resort Co Ltd (for land in Cherng Talay).

Sirinart Marine National Park chief Kitiphat Taraphiban told The Phuket News last Friday (December 12), “We have recommended that the Land Department revoke the 17 plots but we still do not know if the owners will reject

Under a cloud for three years: Trisara is just one of the properties on land that is being investigated. the decision and file an appeal.

“If the process is done completely and the land is restored to the national park, we still have to think about what to do with the buildings on the land, which are worth billions or trillions of baht.”

He said that 20 teams of investigators have been working for about six weeks on another 2,600 rai of land believed to belong to Sirinart National Park, but with land titles already issued to private individuals or corporations.

“There are 16 teams of five specialists each from the Land Management Office, regions 1-16, who are doing the work on the ground.

“Another team is handling the paperwork and three more from the Bureau of Preserved Land Reconstruction and Development doing cadastral surveys and interpreting aerial photographs.”

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) had approved a budget of B12 million for three

months’ work by the various teams, he added.

“The teams are expected to finish their investigations within three months, which is around the end of January next year.

“Today we had a training session about legal tricks [used by encroachers], attended by the 20 teams of officers working on the Sirinart Park encroachment issue.”

Maitree Narukatpichai, Executive Director of Fair & Firm Co, appealed for fair treatment by media who have branded the owners of the blighted land as bad people.

On Tuesday (December 16) he told The Phuket News, “They [the Land Department] are checking the land deeds.”

No decision has yet been made, he pointed out, and the investigation by the Land Department is still underway.

“Our papers have not been rescinded,” he said. “We will decide what to do when or if that happens.

“Every land deed we hold

was issued by the Land Department. We bought the land and we have paid all the taxes.”

Mr Maitree said he was distressed by stories in some media, which he said were one-sided and “have portrayed us in a negative light, affecting our business and how the tour companies perceive us.

“Please present the facts fairly because the investors do not understand [the whole picture] and they have invested a lot [in our property].

“Those title deeds were [originally] approved by the Land Department. If something is wrong, then it must be dealt with according to the law.”

The Phuket News was unable to get a response from Three Dolphins or Malai.

The Phuket News notes that even if the Land Department decides to rescind the various land deeds, long legal battles going up to the highest courts in the land are likely to ensue – taking decades, perhaps – during which the resorts will continue to operate as usual.

Park chief asks Bangkok for help Scam artist creams off B7m from friends SEVERE LOCAL PRESsure has forced the chief of Phuket’s Sirinart National Park to request that all Phuket land encroachment cases be transferred to an investigation team in Bangkok.

He was speaking after it was announced that a recommendation has been made

by his department for land papers for 17 pieces of land to be revoked.

Asked if he had received further death threats, park chief Kitiphat Taraphiban told The Phuket News, “It’s an invisible hand. It’s like a tsunami; you can’t predict when the next one is coming.

“Right now everything is quiet. [The “land owners”] are now looking at what we have done and I don’t know when or if they will take some kind of action.

“If they file a legal complaint, will I be the person who is sued because I was doing my job?”

A GROUP OF FRAUD VICtims gathered at Phuket police station on December 11 claiming they have lost between them some B7 million.

“We were invited to join the business by a woman who was our friend and colleague,” said Chonticha Jampa-Ngern, 32, spokesperson of the group.

She named the scam artist as Netwimon, also known as Kwan, 31.

Kwan, she said, slowly and convincingly suckered them into putting more and more money into her face cream business.

“She introduced a new product and asked for more investment from us.

“We believed her because she always paid on time, so most of us increased our investment.

“But then she disappeared.”

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Jet-skis warned, get off the sand and stay off it Saran Mitrarat editor@classactmedia.co.th

One of the dozen ‘shops’ set up in the Dusit grounds

Local vendors invade gardens of Dusit resort CHERNG TALAY POLICE were called to Laguna Phuket on Saturday morning (December 13) after more than a dozen vendors set up small shops in the grounds of the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Resort, selling swimwear, food and beverages, and tour packages.

The vendors ran away when they saw police in the area.

The officers announced over loud hailers, “We are not here to arrest anyone. We only came to check the area.

But, please come speak with us, or you will be taken to the police station.”

The police told Wirat Karaket, 44, the leader, and the shop vendors, that they were on private property and must get off it.

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overnor Nisit Jansomwong has vowed to revoke the operating license of any jet-ski owner whose machine is found sitting on the sand on any beach in Phuket, along with the boat operator licenses of any staff.

On December 11 he said, “Following the announcement signed by me about jet-ski zoning in Patong, which provides separate areas for swim and water sports activities, there have so far been no reports of accidents.”

(A couple of days after the Governor said this a Russian tourist was badly injured by the propeller of a parasailing speedboat that ran over him.)

Phu ket Marine Off ice chief Phuriphat Teerakulpisut added, “We have already set up zoning for jet-ski [and speedboat for sport activities] at Patong Beach and are in the process of doing the same at Kata, Karon and Naka Island. Other beaches will follow.

“Jet-skis and boats for sport activities are not allowed to move from one beach to another,” he added.

Governor Nisit warned further, “Operators of jet-skis or boats may not use vehicles to tow them along the beach.

Anyone breaking this regulation may

have their license revoked, by Marine Department officers or the police.”

He did however, say that tourists do not need licenses to ride jet-skis which, technically, is required by law.

“A driving license [for a jet ski] is not necessary for tourists because they just come to Phuket for a week or so, and ride jet-skis maybe only two or three days,” he confirmed.

Gov Nisit also made public a list of 13 rules governing jet-skis and sports boats. These are: All boats must have a valid license.

First class insurance must be bought.

Rental contracts must be in four languages: Thai, English, Russian and Chinese.

Prices must be shown and must be the same for everyone.

Tourists must be trained before being allowed to ride a jet-ski.

Life jackets must be worn at all times.

The power of jet-ski engines must not exceed 130hp.

All jet-skis and boats must have a Marine Office sticker at the bow and trailers may be parked only in designated areas.

Jet-skis and boats may not be

refuelled in the water or on the beach.

Boat owners or staff looking after boats or machines must have the appropriate licenses and certificates.

Tourists must not ride jet-skis outside the designated area of the sea.

Boat crews must not drink alcohol or take drugs while controlling or operating machines.

When any accident happens, the “designated officer” for the area must be informed. Mr Phuripat explained later that this last rule was aimed at preventing “private negotiations” over minor damage to jet-skis.

Patong and Pattaya are notorious for scamming by jet-ski operators or staff who extort large amounts of money from tourists for scratching their machines – scratches that already existed from previously.

It is difficult to see just how this rule will be enforced, since it is not in the interests of dishonest jet-ski operators to report scratches and to introduce a “referee” into the negotiations.

Gov Nisit said he welcomed any suggestions for improvements to the 13 rules.

“Suggestions on ways we can be more strict, or how we can fix any of the rules, would be very welcome, especially for jet-skis on Phuket’s beaches.”

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Tourists don’t need to carry passport: police

Karon Stadium: In the centre is the office where a Phuket News reader was fined B5,000. Image Google Street View.

Mayor vows to act over ‘fine but no receipt’ official Nattapat Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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aron Mayor Tawee Thongcham has promised to look into the case of a municipal officer stationed at Karon Beach who fined a foreign motorbike owner B5,000 for a parking violation but gave no receipt.

The Phuket News contacted Mayor Tawee after receiving a complaint from the motorcycle owner that after regularly parking his motorbike near the big snake monument near Karon Beach for the past 11 years without a problem, he returned on December 12 to discover his bike had been clamped and a ticket placed on it.

The bike owner went to Karon Police Station, where he was directed to the municipal office under the Karon stadium close to where the bike had been parked.

There, an officer showed him a list of offences and fines under the 1992 Act to Maintain Cleanliness and Good Order of the Country,

and indicated that he had violated code 17(2) – parking on public land, which comes with a maximum fine of B5,000.

Before paying the fine, the bike owner asked to see a supervisor, only to be told the supervisor wouldn’t be there until 10pm.

“I then paid the fine and asked for a receipt but was told by the officer to ‘come back tomorrow’,” said the bike owner.

Mayor Tawee confirmed that the expat had committed a violation and that it was legitimate for him to be fined, but added that B5,000 was rather high. Normally, he said the fine would be one tenth of that: B500.

“More importantly, the fine was issued without a receipt, which is not acceptable,” said the Mayor.

“Any fine should be accompanied with a receipt. Otherwise, it is an act of dishonesty by the officer concerned,” said the Mayor.

He said that anyone having a similar problem could call him at 081 978 4471.

FOLLOWING AN ANnouncement in Bangkok this week by Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, that tourists do not need to carry their passports with them at all times, the policy has been confirmed locally.

Gen Prawut’s statement came in response to a spate of reports that foreigners were being targeted for a no-passport shakedown by police in Bangkok.

The issue came to a head when the Australian newspaper, the Sydney Morning Herald, published a story last week that accused Thai police of stopping, searching, harassing and extorting money from foreigners along Sukhumvit Rd. On Wednesday (December 17) Pol Col Jiraphat Pochanapan, Superintendent of Kathu Police, confirmed that if his men suspect a foreigner may be up to no good, “we will check their passport.

“If we find there is something illegal about their passport, that is the job of the Immigration Police.”

But no one is fined for not carrying a passport.

Pol Col Jittapab Dechintharasorn, Superintendent of Chalong, agreed. “We have no policy to fine tourists if they have passport problem,” he said.

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Khundechsamith, Tourist Police Inspector, said, “I have no idea about any charge if people do not have their passports with them while they are travelling around Phuket.”

Phuket Immigration chief Lt Col Tienchai Chompoo, too, confirmed that there is no law that forces tourists to carry around their passports.

“The Immigration Act does not mention anything about charging tourists who do not have their passports with them.

“If we come across a tourist without a passport, we will check them [through our database] by their passport number [if they remember it], or by name and/or birth date.

“If they carry a copy of their passport rather than the real thing, that makes it easier to check their identity.

“There is no reason to charge them with any offence.”

The Phuket News notes that while there is no offence committed, tourists who do not carry their passports with them could be incoveniently delayed while their identity is checked.

There is also the possibility that they could be targeted by unscrupulous officers, though residents will surely agree that such occurences in Phuket are extremely rare.

Russian tourists stranded TWO NORDWIND AIRlines flights were grounded at 2am on Sunday (December 14) over non-payment of aircraft leases, leaving Russian passengers stranded at Phuket International Airport for a day.

The two flights were cancelled after the two aircraft were impounded on the tarmac.

Norwind was able to arrange two aircraft to come from Krabi 21 hours later and the stranded passengers were able to go home.

Nordwind was founded in 2008 by the Russian and Turkish branches of tour operator Pegas.

The airline’s website lists Thailand as its top destination.

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Frenchman ‘stole bike and sold it through Facebook’ A FR ENCH M A N W HO allegedly stole a motorbike, disassembled it and then built a new bike from the parts and those of another bike – and sold the “new” bike over Facebook – was arrested at 9am on Tuesday morning (December 16).

Police are now searching for a Thai woman seen on CCTV footage helping him to steal the motorbike.

Kathu police led by Lt Col Kunadet Na Nongkai searched the house rented by Mathieu Alfano, 28, on Phrabaramee Soi 4 in Patong. They found enough motorbike parts to give them the evidence they needed to arrest him.

Police say Alfano stole the Honda PCX 150 parked by a tenant outside an apartment building in Nanai Rd where Alfano had lived until November 28.

Alfano then took the stolen bike apart and used the components and some from another PCX bike to create a new one.

Finally, he posted the chopped motorbike for sale on

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the Phuket Motorbike and Cars Facebook page. It was bought by a foreigner for B40,000.

He dumped the remaining parts of the bike in Hasip Pi Rd. That was his undoing. The parts were found by a local resident who reported his find to police.

Once police were sure that the dumped components were part of the bike reported stolen from Nanai Rd they checked CCTV footage and saw a foreign man and a Thai woman stealing the bike on December 3.

Police canvassed people living in the area, who identified the foreigner in the images as Alfano.

Police also discovered that the day after leaving the Nanai apartment, Alfano and the woman returned and stole a microwave and an electric frying pan from inside the apartment they had just vacated, then four days later returned for the Honda PCX. Police believe that this was not the first time Alfano had stolen a motorbike

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Uber ‘ok if it uses green-plate cars’ Alasdair Forbes & Tanyaluk Sakoot editor@classactmedia.co.th

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he chief of Phuket’s Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO) says he believes that American taxi call operator Uber could operate legally in Thailand so long as the cars it uses are legitimate taxis or limousines with drivers who have public transport driving licenses.

His remark came after the announcement by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) on November 28 that Uber was effectively illegal because – the DLT alleged – it was employing unregistered drivers in private cars.

The DLT warned on its website, “Do not use the Uber service because it is not safe and Uber is not part of the public transportation system.”

Uber has come under fire in a number of countries for partnering with unregistered drivers. The worry in Thailand is that Uber is employing black taxis. Drivers of black

In Phuket, Uber has only a service using green-plate vehicles. taxis are off the official radar and therefore the potential for crime is much greater.

Also, there is concern that, in the case of accidents, insurance companies will refuse to pay up because black taxi drivers have only private car insurance.

In most places, Uber offers two main services, which it calls Uber Black and Uber X (the names vary – in Thailand Uber Black is called “the Original Uber”).

While Uber Black uses registered taxi or limousine drivers, Uber X is effectively

an outgrowth from car pooling, which has become a way for unregistered drivers to make money from taxi services.

In Bangkok, Uber offers both services, tempting people to use Uber X by announcing that it is “even more affordable … with rates cheaper than taxis!”

But in Phuket, according to the website, it is only offering the Original Uber. No choice is offered when ordering a taxi using the app, and the fares quoted are the same as for Original Uber in the Phuket page of the website.

Teerayut Prasertpol, Chief of Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO) told The Phuket News, “Uber opens its driver registration without screening people. This makes it very hard for officials to protect passengers from crime, fraud and poor service standards.

“But if the cars and drivers Uber uses are all legally registered to provide public transport, that shouldn’t be a problem.”

The Phuket News applied online to become an Uber Black driver in Phuket.

The Uber system states that only cars with green plates, less then five years old and in fine condition will be enrolled.

It asks for many details, including the driver’s “commercial driver’s license” number, national ID number, proof of company registration and “transportation license” (for the car). It also asks for scans of the documents.

On the face of it seems that Uber should be on firm legal ground in Phuket, if not in Bangkok.

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Local officials protest at Phuket provincial hall ore than 150 Kamnan and Phu Yai Baan mobbed provincial hall on Monday (December 15) as part of a nationwide protest aimed at stopping proposed changes to local administration.

The changes have been proposed by law drafters in the army-appointed National Reform Council.

At the moment Phu Yai Baan, or village headmen, are directly elected by villagers. The Phu Yai Baan in a tambon (sub-district) then choose one of their number to be the Kamnan, the main link with the District authorities.

Once chosen, Kamnan and Phu Yai Baan remain in their posts until they retire at the age of 60.

However, on November 25 the law drafters aired a proposal that provincial governors be directly elected by people in the province, and Kamnan and Phu Yai Baan appointed by the governor, both for a term of only five years.

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Protestors hand Governor Nisit Jansomwong a letter for attn. of Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha. uniforms the protesters in Phuket carried two wordy signs. On said, “Is this good for the people? Who are you doing this for? Will the people benefit from this?”

The other said, “Kamnan,

Phu Yai Baan and their assistants, village medics and villager watchmen and their families across the country [ask], ‘who dares to abolish the provincial administration?’ Come to see us, come

to join us.”

They also oppose a proposal that provincial governors be elected rather than being – as is the case now, with a couple of exceptions – appointed by the Ministry of Interior.

In a letter they handed to Governor Nisit Jansomwong for the attention of Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha, the unhappy officers said, “The provincial administration may lose unity and the peace-and-protect system may fail. We insist that the plan to cancel our posts [as they are now] be dropped.

“[If the proposed changes are made] local administrators may not cooperate as willingly with the [central] government.

We urge the government to eradicate any thought of the governor being elected or the Kamnan being appointed.”

Kitisak Sotraksa, Kamnan of Srisoontoon Subdistrict and Head of the Phuket KamnanPhu Yai Baan Association, told local media, “This system of local administration has been in place for a long time.

Our priority is taking care of the people.

“If the Prime Minister believes that reform of the country’s administration is important, he should fix only the problems.

“There are about 300 officials who support us,” he added.

“These are impor tant points [we are making]. All of us have to make the same demand because we serve HM the King.

“Kamnan and Phu Yai Baan have been taking care of people for 100 years.”

Gov Nisit said, “I will receive your demands and your document about your ideas on reorganisation, which may give some ideas to the government. Every thought is important. They will be presented to the National Reform Council. Thank you.”

Similar protests were held at provincial halls in many provinces.

Gov aims for safer roads during New Year GOVERNOR NISIT JANsomwong has set a target of reduced accidents and deaths on Phuket’s roads and seaways during the annual “Seven Days of Danger” around the New Year.

He told a meeting of officials on Tuesday (December 16), “I would like to ask all of you to be on duty during these seven days of danger from December 30 to January 5, because my target is to reduce the number of the accidents and death toll.”

Last year at the same time, five deaths were recorded on the roads, along with 28 crashes involving people being hospitalised.

The statistics for last year showed that most crashes took place at night. In Patong most of the accidents involved drunkenness. In Thailand and Phuket Town, most injuries occurred because people were not wearing helmets.

So in order to prevent road mayhem as much as possible this year, the Governor has set up three main integrated bodies, one per district, with a vice-governor in charge of each.

Apart from setting up checkpoints in various parts of the island, the Governor also told the Rural Roads Department and the Highways Department to ensure that all road signs are clearly visible to drivers.

“I want officials to install lights or signs that can be seen vividly in order to prevent losses such as the recent death of a seven-year-old child [Molly Bailey]. I don’t want to see that repeated.

“Also, the Transportation Department needs to keep a look-out for buses and other types of mass transport coming in from other provinces, whose drivers may not be familiar with Phuket’s roads, especially the road over Patong Hill.

“You need to install checkpoints in high-risk areas and report back to me.”

He also addressed marine safety. “I know it is hard for government officials to control and force tourists to follow the rules and regulations but we need to do it for their own sake. We will enforce the tour boat rules strictly.

“And if we find tourists breaking the law [by not wearing life jackets], then we will fine them [B500 per head].”

He also urged the Marine Department to enforce rules – officially announced on December 18 – governing jet-skis. thephuketnews

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13 hurt as Phuket tour bus slides off Phang Nga road THIRTEEN PEOPLE WERE injured when a 24-seat Phuketregistered bus carrying Chinese tourists crashed in Phang Nga on Sunday (December14).

Pol Lt Col Sanay Ukoat of Phang Nga Police said that at about 10:30am, the driver of the An Xin Tours minibus, Sanya Ananphet, 36, from Krabi, lost control on a wet section of Phetkasem Rd in Tak Dad. The bus slid off the road, hit a concrete pole at the side of the road and crashed onto its side.

Rescuers arrived to a scene of havoc, with all 13 people on the bus – 10 tourists, a Chinese tour company rep, the driver and his assistant – all being injured. One of the passengers was trapped under the bus.

All were taken at first to Phang Nga Hospital but five severely injured victims were later transferred to Vachira Hospital for treatment.

Another five victims remain at Phang Nga Hospital while the remaining three were later discharged.

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committee chaired

by Vice-Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak met on Monday (December 15) to inquire into alleged corruption during the construction of the Rawai Pier.

The corruption is believed to have caused a loss of B4 million to the state.

The probe has been ordered by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), Surat Thani branch, which wrote to Governor Nisit Jansomwong ordering him to set up the committee to investigate people believed to be involved in possible corruption.

The letter from the OAG noted that the cost of materials requested by the local Procurement Price Setting Board (PPSB) differed from the estimate made by the OAG’s

Phuket teen dies after drive-alongside shooting POLICE ARE HUNTING FOR THE GUNman after a young man died of a gunshot wound on December 10 at Moo Baan Suan Niramit in Srisoonthorn.

Police were told that around 10pm, Wuttisak Pwongsombat, 19, from Nakorn Sawan was shot while driving his motorbike home from a restaurant. After being shot he crashed his motorbike, then ran off into a nearby banana plantation.

His passenger, Pongsak Sukjam, 44, ran off in the other direction to get help from relatives. Together they found Wuttisak and took him to Vachira Phuket Hospital, but he died there in the emergency room. Pongsak

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told officers that he and Wuttisak had jobs on a construction site for a housing development not far from the incident.

Last evening they went to watch the Thailand-Philippines football match on the TV at a local restaurant about two kilometres from their home. On the way back two men on another bike pulled up alongside them. One of the men pulled a gun from his waistband and shot Wuttisak in the chest.

Police believe the shooting may have been the result either of “an old rivalry” or of a new one sparked in the restaurant while the match was on. Forensics officers found three bullet holes in a nearby wall.

Rawai Pier is popular with evening strollers – but did it cost just a bit too much? engineer – which the PPSB was obliged to follow.

In addition, the cost of office rental and workers’ accommodation, the OAG noted, was B345,000 more than the

correct estimate.

The OAG’s engineer calculated that the real cost of building the pier should have been B44.9 million while the actual amount applied to the

project was B48.9 million, a difference of B4 million.

Rawai Mayor Arun Soros and members of the PPSB will be at the centre of the investigation.

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he death of seven-yearold Molly Bailey at the weekend is a devastating tragedy for her parents and a cause of deep sadness for friends of the family.

It is also a scandal.

Molly’s death came after the pick-up she was in crashed into a huge hole in a small road in Srisoonthorn, which had not been repaired and which was not clearly marked as dangerous.

The death of this bright, happy child was utterly unnecessary.

In Thailand there are three main “owners” of roads: the Provincial Highways Department, which looks after major roads, particularly those that link provinces; the Rural Roads Department, whose job it is to promote trade by driving small roads into agricultural areas; and the local authorities, the tessabaan and OrBorTor, who are supposed to look after

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minor roads in their area.

OrBorTor roads are notorious for their poor upkeep, with unfixed potholes, mangled paving and chunks simply sliding away down hillsides after rain.

Repairs are often not made for months, or even years.

People in the area around the Bang Jo Prison live along such a road. When heavy rain in November undermined the road, the result was a hole eight meters long and two metres deep, stretching the full width of the road.

The Srisoonthorn Tessabaan told the locals, “There’s no money to fix the road.” It also told them they should drive or ride their bikes through the grounds of the nearby Bang Jo prison. Imagine being a lone woman on a motorbike at 11pm doing that.

It also erected some flimsy barriers to warn people. But the barriers disappeared. Borrowed? Stolen for sale to a scrap

merchant? No one knows. They were not replaced. There was an attempt to block the road with a piece of green plastic netting. No flashing warning lights.

Local people say that “many” others have crashed into the hole, and been injured.

But nothing serious was done by the Tessabaan to prevent further accidents.

There have been far too many occasions when a dangerous situation is left unaddressed until something dreadful happens. This is just the latest one.

Because of a lack of effort to protect the people the Tessabaan are supposed to represent – and whose interests it is supposed to look after, an innocent child is now dead.

Someone must take responsibility for this. Those who neglected this very obvious danger should resign and make way for someone who really cares.

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EDITORIAL

Help wanted

Intervention needed

Re: News Feature: Examining Phuket’s private transport standards, regulations

Re: Worried Phuket park chief asks Bangkok to handle encroachment cases The problem is not complex: these land titles may be legitimate but possibly he has evidence that they are not and since the owners are “people with influence” who might well be on the correct side of the political spectrum as of today.

Bangkok should deal with this.

This will aid in the transparency that General Prayut has said is needed.

Andy

I took the B200 mini van shuttle from the airport to my hotel in Kata. The driver literally (and I mean literally) honked his horn every 15 seconds.

Must of honked it no less than a 1000 times. He thought he owned the road and gave way to no one. He is going to kill someone. And you’ll report it, and everyone will say “oh, what a shame”. Someone has to fix this problem Phuket News!!

Rick Nuffer

No change, no stay Re: Poll: Phuket voters say no to animal tourism, entertainment So how can we see an end to this business, what changes can be put in practice? I would like answers. It puts me off going to Phuket ... we even thought of retiring there, but could not stand to be a witness to so much cruelty without signs of progress or changes being visible.

Fenella Anne Burrows

Countless counting

Re: Phuket jet-skis warned, stay off the sand “If anyone has any suggestions on ways we can be more strict, or how we can fix any of the rules ... ” Why would anybody bother? They know that they will be ignored. Countless complaints, countless surveys – all saying the same thing: get rid of the jetskis... countless times ignored!

Stegee

Ask for our input, Mr Policeman

Re: Phuket police commander makes plans to resolve traffic problems Perhaps street vendors could leave earlier to their destinations. They need more space than a car and are much slower.

On Viset Rd, in Rawai, from the school to Chalong circle, if there would be no stopping during the rush hours, this extra lane could be used for cars to make a left to Kata/Karon or short cut via Home Pro to the airport.

Horst Lakits Last week I was is Hua Hin and the traffic was flowing very smoothly during rush hour traffic. The Hua Hin police were stationed at every major intersection, at every crosswalk, and every school.

Everyone appeared to be observing traffic laws and there was no ghost riding. I always wondered why the Phuket Police could not provide the same level of servce?

RobertBob Why not reprogram the traffic lights to international standard: two sides go at the same time, after that, a short period for

turning vehicles. This would reduce standing time at every signal by 50 per cent.

Samero

Double standards

Re: Police find illegal shops set up in Laguna, Phuket “Police found the shops were selling swimwear, food and beverages, and tour packages.”

We, tour-operators have to provide a ton of documents, to pay expensive insurance, to employ TAT registered guides, have minibus and boats registered for transport for passengers; and those touts without any legal license are not arrested by the Tourist Police and TAT officers. We feel injustice today and all officials in Phuket should know it.

Charlie

A quality assessment Re: 13 hurt as Phuket tour bus slides off Phang Nga Rd One trapped under the bus?This is madness,no wonder the “Quality tourists” that Phuket desperately craves won’t come anywhere near the place Tim Withington

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12 REMEMBERING THE TSUNAMI

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FATHOMING FATE A DECADE ON

December 26 on the Community Channel, and will also be accessible via the BBC’s iChannel.

In Phuket, the screening will be at CC’s Hideaway in Kata, starting at about 7:30pm.

The f ilm will also be screened on the 28th on Koh Phra Tong; most of the people there have not seen it yet.

Admission to the screening in Kata will cost B100.

Anyone wanting to attend is asked to register via url: silentwatersthemovie.com/ events/boxing-day-screening/

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ext Friday, December 26, 2014 is Boxing Day, which marks 10 years since a series of fierce and fateful waves wreaked immense havoc across the Indian Ocean, including Phuket.

An estimated 230,000 – 280,000 lives – in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, the Maldives, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and even Somalia – were lost, with millions more directly and indirectly impacted all across the Southern Hemisphere.

Here in Thailand, according to official estimates by the government, 5,393 were confirmed dead, another 8,457 injured and 3,062 missing, presumed dead.

Epicentre for Eulogies The main government -sponsored memorial event in Thailand will take place at the site in Khao Lak where the Marine Police Patrol Boat 813, washed in by the Tsunami, still sits, 800 metres from the sea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited diplomats from 23 countries to join the event and a live broadcast through national and local media, and international media such as the BBC and CNN is also planned.

In Patong, the place in Phuket worst hit by the waves, there will be the traditional “Light Up Phuket” candlelighting ceremony on Patong Beach, supported by OrBorJor Phuket and starting at 6.30pm.

Each year, thousands of people turn out to dig holes in the sand and place lit candles within to remember the tsunami victims.

Others lay f lowers and offer prayers at temporary multi-faith altars near the beach.

Musical Tributes Aside from the “Light Up Phuket” memorial event, a number of other activities are planned in Patong, at Loma

Lighting candles on Patong Beach has become a tradition since the first anniversary of the Tsunami – a simple and moving way for people to mark the event.

A surf circle paddle-out ceremony at Patong will be one of many events taking place to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the massively destructive 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.

Andaman Sea Surf Phuket/ Thailand, Surfing Thailand, Freedom Boardsports and the Phuket Lifeguard Club are organizing a “Paddle Out” memorial service on Friday morning for surfers.

Participants will assemble at Andaman Sea Surf School (opposite Phuket Graceland Resort) for registration from 8am. There will be f loral wreaths, some paddle boards and free T-shirts provided for participants, but you can bring your own surf board and flowers.

The paddling – stand up and lie down versions – will start from 10 am, and include “circle of life” paddling, praying and flower-release rites at sea. More information can be found by calling Decha Sithidej on 089 973 2161

The Navy League of the United States had requested five years ago, and was given, the responsibility to maintain the wall and flags from 45 countries that lost citizens in the tsunami, which hang at the memorial wall.

This year a fresh coat of paint has been applied and many flags will be replaced with other minor maintenance to the flag poles on the wall completed.

The country flags will go up one week prior to December 26 and come down at the end of the year. The following is the schedule for the Mai Khao morning ceremony: 8am: Door open for ceremony 8.30am: Master of ceremonies asks attendees to be seated 9.05am: Director of the Mai Khao Administration Organisation Sarawut Srisakookam will open with a speech: “Ten Years in Memory of Tsunami”. All visitors – Islam, Buddhist and Christian – stand in mourning for one minute.

10.30am: Mr Sarawut will lay flowers in front of the memorial.

10.30am: All visitors will proceed to lay flowers in front of the Memorial.

Midday: The ceremony will conclude.

Mai Khao Memorial

Screening in Kata

Park, Royal Paradise Hotel and Jungceylon Shopping Centre between Dec 26-28.

The schedule includes live music on all three days from noon until late featuring Jazz by Dr. Prasert Khunthongchan, and international gospel sets showcasing 19 bands from 10 countries.

Moreover, there will also be sand sculpture and drawing contests and a number of Thai cultural performances.

Paddle out Patong

The Tsunami Wall in Mai Khao, close to where bodies of victims were kept until they could be identified, will be the site of a quiet, solemn ceremony in the morning of the 26th.

A documentary, Silent Waters, produced by Englishman Mike Thomas, will be screened in Kata at 7.30pm on Friday (26).

Mike, who was in Bangkok at the time the wave hit, was one of thousands who came down to help in the aftermath.

The experience has stayed with him ever since and earlier this year he returned to start looking for suitable stories to power a documentary.

Mike explains that the documentary, “is much more than a story about the tsunami”. It follows the recovery after the tsunami through the words of the Koh Phra Tong

islanders, who still live very simple lives.

“They are content and fulfilled. They’re not stupid. They know that on the mainland children spend their time on their smart phones or tablets. On the island, the kids play together in the village.”

“There’s no electricity apart from some generators.

They know that when mains power arrives the developers will follow.”

The documentary, which took four months to complete, also looks at the use, misuse and waste of relief funds after the tsunami.

The documentary will be screened in the UK on

Rotary Remembers Another locally produced memorial documentary has been uploaded onto Youtube already.

It was produced by the Rotary Club of Patong, whose president, Brad Kenny commented: “This video is a tribute to all Rotary Club of Patong Beach members at that time who did a tremendous job in assisting so many; thousands of lives were touched by our club.

“Also to our Rotary members who were also victims, who suffered along with our victims’ families; cried, hugged, and buried or burned the dead together.

“Yet we all survived and our lives are forever enhanced with the spirit of helping others and the ultimate rewards of such.”

The video’s url is: youtube. com/watch?v=0I7GUi1pH3s

Phi Phi Remembers On Phi Phi Don, the larger island, from 8am to noon on the 26th, there will be an official multi-faith (Buddhist, Christian and Muslim) ceremony.

Members of the public government officials are invited to take part at the PP Princess Hotel (Moo 7 on Phi Phi Don). For more details, contact the Ao Nang OrBorTor on 075-637-146. thephuketnews

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Robin Williams is Google’s top search trend ROBI N W I LLI A MS’S death had people worldwide scouring the Internet for insights into the famed comic’s life, making him the hottest search trend of the year on Google, the web giant said Tuesday.

“The passing of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams shook the world, bringing many people online to search for more information and to remember, and putting Williams in the #1 spot on our global trends charts,” said Google’s vice president of search, Amit Singhal, in a blog post.

“There was even an uptick in searches related to depression tests and mental health in the days following his death.”

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Williams, known for high-energy, rapid-fire improvisation and clowning, was found dead on August 11 at his home in Marin County, north of San Francisco.

He hanged himself, according to coroners.

There were signs that the 63-year-old comic actor – who had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – had tried to cut his left wrist, according to an autopsy report.

Williams, an Oscarwinner and veteran of movies, stand-up shows and hit television series, was one of Hollywood’s most popular entertainers and his death triggered an outpouring of emotion the world over.

Saud i cle r ic h a s sparked uproar by appearing on television along with his wife – whose face was uncovered in an open challenge to strict tradition in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom.

Sheikh Ahmed al-Ghamedi, who has said covering the face is not a must for women under Islam, sat alongside his wife Jawaher bint Ali as she spoke to Dubai-based Saudi MBC television, in a programme broadcast at the weekend.

Saudi women rarely show their faces in public.

Sporting trendy sunglasses, light makeup and varnished nails, but also wearing the traditional black abaya cloak, Ghamedi’s spouse spoke of the problems their children have at school because of their father’s controversial fatwas or edicts.

“Our children complain that some teachers tell them: why does your father say this and that?” she said of fatwas that have enraged zealots in the desert kingdom.

Ghamedi, who once headed the notorious religious police in the western city of Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest shrine, has openly challenged the tradition that imposes niqab or face veil on women.

HIDDEN GEMS: Women aren’t even allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, let alone show their face in public.

He has also said that wearing makeup is permissible.

“The Prophet did not order women to cover their faces.

Wearing make up is allowed,” he told Badria al-Bishr, female host of the television programme.

“Happy now? Every mobile phone now has a picture of your wife, you cuckold,” said

one outraged post on Twitter.

Like other posts, it used a picture of the couple -- but with the wife’s face blurred.

Saudi Arabia’s mufti or religious leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh criticised Ghamedi on Saudi news website Sabq, urging him to repent and praying that “Allah will guide Ghamedi to the right path”.

But Ghamedi supporters also took to social media.

“They insult him for showing his wife’s face... but they shut up when it’s Alwaleed (bin Talal),” tweeted Ahmed Rasan, posting a picture of the Saudi billionaire prince next to his fashionably dressed wife.

Saudi women are required to cover themselves from head to toe when outside the home, and still need permission from a male guardian to work and marry.

Saudi Arabia is also the world’s only country which does not allow women to drive, and those who challenge the ban risk arrest.

On December 9, rights group Amnesty International said authorities have extended the detention of two women’s rights activists, one of whom tried to drive into the kingdom.

The interior ministry has still not commented on the case of Loujain Hathloul and Maysaa Alamoudi.

Border officers stopped Hathloul when she tried to drive from neighbouring United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia on November 30.

Alamoudi, a UAE-based Saudi journalist, later arrived to support her.

Both were arrested and are being held in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. AFP

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Building permits: Not ironclad Jerrold Kippen Tax & Law Expert Duensing Kippen

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high-end mixed-use residential and hotel, the Aetas in Soi Ruamrudee in the heart of Bangkok, has just been ordered demolished by Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court.

The Aetas consists of a 24-storey hotel and an 18-storey apartment block, which was only recently completed with a construction price tag of approximately B3 billion.

There is no further appeal available to the developers. The order is final.

At issue here was the width of the public road next to the Aetas. For the complex to be built the law required the public road be at least 10 metres wide.

Aetas’s owner argued that it complied with all legal requirements for the construction.

As to the road width, the owner cited a document issued by the Public Works Department, which among other details, gave its opinion that the width of the road next to the Aetas would allow for the construction of the Aetas’s high-rise buildings.

But after residents living nearby filed an administrative court case claiming that the Aetas construction was unlawful, the Public Works Department re-measured the road and found it to be less than the required 10 meters in width.

That meant that anything over seven or eight floors of the Aetas was illegal.

Given the facts of this case that we know, and for purposes of what follows, we will assume that the Aetas’s developer was allowed to build based on the initial measurement by the Public Works Department, which satisfied the legal requirements of public road width.

Why would the Supreme Administrative Court order an existing building to be demolished even though the developer believed it had – and indeed may have – obtained a legitimate building permit?

Such questions are particularly relevant for villa and other structure owners in Phuket where, for example, there are rampant examples of violations of the 80-metre elevation law and laws on proximity to the sea.

To answer we must first understand the legal status of

The Aetas complex serves as a warning to all developers. a building permit in Thailand.

From a legal perspective, a building permit is an “administrative order”. This is defined in Section 5(1) of the Administrative Procedures Act, 1996 (APA) as follows: An exercising of powers under the law by the competent officers with an effect of creating legal relations between

persons in such a way to create, change, transfer, reserve, suspend, or which renders an effect to the status of rights or duties of a person, whether it be permanent or temporary, such as, ordering, permission, approval, decision of appeal, certification, and acceptance of registration, but excluding an issuance of rules.

The relevant law that provides for the issue of a building permit administrative order is the 1979 Building Control Act (BCA). And if you want to build, modify or move a structure in Thailand you need this administrative order under the BCA, a building permit.

The process for issuing such a permit includes review of relevant laws to determine if the contemplated building is legally permissible.

In certain areas of Thailand, such as Phuket, the land use is primarily regulated by three laws: the BCA; the 1975 City Planning Act; and the National Environmental Control and Maintenance Act of 1992.

If all the documents are in order and the building is

legally permissible, the local administrative office must issue a building permit.

As long as the building permit is in effect, the applicant has the right to construct the building as permitted. Section 42 of the APA makes this clear: “An administrative order shall be valid so long as it is not revoked or terminated by time condition...”.

Revoked? Can a building permit be revoked after its issue and before its expiration?

Yes, it can. Legally speaking, a building permit is merely an administrative order and these can be revoked by government administrative measures or court action.

A relevant and interested party – in other words, any third party affected by the administrative order, such as a neighbour of a development that received a building permit, can initiate a revocation.

If the relevant government office or court agrees that there is a factual or legal problem with that permit, the permit may be revoked or amended.

Building permit applicants and holders should take careful note that the relevant government office does not need to wait for the court to have a say.

Section 49 of the APA states: The competent officer or the supervisor of the competent officer may revoke an administrative order according to the bases in Section 51, Section 52 and Section 53, whether or not it has passed the steps of appeal or protest under this law or other laws.

The conditions for revoking an administrative order (without appeal) are strict and if revoked the consequences of such revocation depend on whether or not the original order was lawful or unlawful.

The revocation of a lawful administrative order/permit is subject to compensation by the government for damages, whereas the revocation of an unlawful administrative order

is subject to compensation only if the recipient of the administrative order/permit was not aware of the unlawfulness.

Section 51 of the APA clearly defines an unlawful adinistrative order: 1. The said person has produced false statements or has concealed facts which should have been reported, or has made a threat or a persuasion by offering property or providing any other benefits illegitimately; or 2. The said person has produced statements which are incorrect or incomplete in the material part thereof; or 3. The said person has known of the unlawfulness of the administrative order at the time of receiving administrative order, or his/her not knowing of such is due to his/her serious negligence.

Thus, an illegal building permit obtained through corruption, for example, can be revoked with no compensation.

So, once a building permit is received, that alone is no guarantee that the applicant will be able to finish the project.

A building permit can expire, be revoked after a court appeal, or be revoked by the relevant administrative government itself.

To avoid the harsh consequences of a building permit revocation, it is strongly advised that the developer perform a competent and comprehensive due diligence into the legality of the project prior to applying for the permit, and be certain that the project complies with law, regardless of the permit.

No doubt the Aetas owners now wish they had.

Duensing Kippen is an international law firm specializing in business transaction and dispute resolution matters, with offices in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand and over 100 affiliated offices in more than 50 other countries. Visit them at: duensingkippen.com

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Thai Elite partners Pimex boat show

Economy growth not yet enough – PM Prayuth B2.5bn Phuket Town P condo announced

THE ORGANISERS OF THE Phuket International Boat Show (Pimex), which will run from January 8 to 11 next year rime Minister Gen Praat the Royal Phuket Marina, yut Chan-o-cha said on have confirmed a strategic Monday (December partnership with Thailand 15) that the Thai economy Elite, the world’s first country has generally improved but membership programme. its recovery was not yet at a The aim of the partnership satisfactory pace. is to showcase Phuket and Speaking at a seminar on Thailand’s yachting lifestyle investment promotion strateto Thailand Elite members and gies for sustainable economic provide a marketing and net- development, at Muang Thong working platform showcasing Thani, he said the government Thailand Elite to the growing is promoting investment to number of wealthy people who stimulate the economy. have holiday homes in Phuket Gen Prayut added the Thai and will be visiting the show. economy was picking up in Pimex – Asia’s leading the latter part of this year, but consumer boat show, which recovery remained too slow. generates more than B6 billion The prime minister said Expect economic growth of 3.5-4.5pc next year: Prayuth. in business for the island each that the value of investment year, attracts a large number projects seeking promotional cent next year, Gen Prayut Pridiyathorn Devaluka said of high-net-worth individuals privileges from the Thai gov- said. it was difficult for the Thai interested in boating and a ernment should reach B700 “Meanwhile, the govern- economy to grow by 7 to 8 luxury lifestyle, said Apisit billion as expected this year ment is promoting invest- per cent as before.

Chuenchompoo, President and that tourist arrivals were ment projects that include He said there should be of Thailand Privilege Card picking up. technology transfers and in- new activities to attract investCo Ltd. When infrastructure de- crease product values, and ment, including tax exemption “Working together with velopment and measures to is supporting SMEs through and reduction, to encourage Pimex we will showcase the support farm products were joint investment funds,” the international companies to event to our members and also included, the Thai economy general said. establish their regional offices showcase the Thailand Elite should grow by 3.5 to 4.5 per Deputy Prime Minister in Thailand. MCOT Online programme to the thousands of people from overseas who will visit Pimex,” he said.

Pimex has the biggest inwater display of luxury boats in Asia. The 2015 event will showcase 50 boats – 15 of them over 20 metres.

“The quality of boats in the water and exhibitors in the hall is, I believe, the best ever,” said Andy Dowden, the Show Director.

“There are 50 boats displayed as well as more than 120 brands represented with One of the villas at the Naka Phuket, with its fine views. luxury motor brands RollsRoyce, Aston Martin, BMW and Mini all exhibiting for the THE NAKA PHUKET, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, first time.

“They will be joined by is ready for its official opening on Nai Yair Beach, Kamala, the latest marine products on December 20.

Apart from opening more pool villas, the property will and technology and luxury lifestyle offerings – a total of launch a number of facilities including its Meka Sky Lounge and Restaurant sitting 30 metres above sea level on top of the 80 exhibitors in all.”

Class Act Media is a co-spon- new Napa spa tower, and the new children’s club, The Heha.

The resort also has its own wedding chapel, Wiwa, next sor of the Pimex show. to the beach and the resort’s large infinity-edge pool. ETB

Naka Phuket set to open

Astana-Bangkok route opened KAZAKHSTAN-BASED airline Air Astana has launched direct flights between Kazakhstan’s capital city, Astana, and Bangkok.

The service will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.

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CG image of the pool at Seven Seas Phuket Condo Resort.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERty developers the Porchland Group and Universal Group announced another joint venture to bring a new condo brand to Phuket Town with the launch of B2.5bn condo project Seven Seas Phuket Condo Resort.

Universal Group MD Chitsanucha Phakdeesaneha and Porchland Group MD Rajesh Punjabi are banking on Phuket’s holiday home market with the new resort-style condo.

The pair are confident after the successful launch of their beachfront Massaluna condominium at Na Yang Beach earlier in the year and expect the sell more than 50 per cent of the new condo units by the first quarter of 2015.

Situated on Hong Yok-Uthit Road near Bangkok Phuket Hospital, the Seven Seas condo features four eight-storey build-

ings comprising a total of 975 units divided into three room types: Studio units (23.5 – 26sqm); 1-bedroom units (35.5 - 36 sqm) and 2-bedroom units (54.5 - 55sqm).

Priced from B1.25m, the furnished units are set among ‘five-star’ surroundings with seven themed islands, such as Bali, Honolulu and Jeju.

The complex will also have a hotel-style lobby, swimming pool, children’s pool, a large tropical style garden, outdoor Jacuzzi, a gym, male and female saunas, 24-hour security and CCTV Systems.

Mr Chitsanunah, said the developers expect a mixture of Thai and foreign buyers with the advent of the country’s integration in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

The new condo is Porchland Group’s 15th project to date.

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THE BIG LIST Creepy Christmas There’s more to the big day than Santa and elves. It’s all fun and games until you get a visit from the Christmas demon and witch while a log poops on your floor – at least you got some chicken.

La Befana: While Santa Claus rides a sleigh, shimmeys down chimneys and delivers gifts all around the world, La Befana does almost the same thing in Italy. La Befana, a soot covered, haggard, old well-intentioned witch, chooses to ride around the country on a broomstick to deliver her gifts.

The character was recreated in the 13th century and inspired by an ancient year-end pagan custom. As legend has it, she turned down an offer from the three wise men to visit baby Jesus in his manger and now delivers gifts every year to make up for her regretful mistake.

Spider webs: The Christmas trees in the Ukraine feature much more than just tinsel and ornaments – they include spider webs for good luck. The custom dates back to a Ukrainian legend where a poor mother had no decorations for her family’s Christmas tree. After the children cried themselves to sleep, friendly spiders got to work and spun light-reflective webs to decorate the tree. On Christmas morning, the children awoke to find the beautifully decorated tree and the family became prosperous and lucky from that day on.

Catalonian poop log: If you ever find yourself in the Catalonia region of Spain it will be helpful to know that they have a log that poops out presents for Christmas. The tradition of the Caga Tio, which literally means “poop uncle”, begins on December 8 during the Feast of Immaculate Conception. Every night until Christmas, children “feed” the log, which is covered by a blanket, fruits and nuts to make it “bigger”. On Christmas day, families gather around the log and sing songs to make it “poop” presents – usually candy, coins and small toys.

Winner, winner...: Thanks to a successful 1970s marketing campaign, fried chicken has become synonymous with Christmas in Japan. The 1974 “Kurisumasu ni wa ketakii!” (Kentucky for Christmas) campaign was so well done, that a bucket of “Christmas chicken” is now the go-to meal of the holiday.

The meal, which also includes cake and champagne, is sold for about US$40 (B1,300) at KFC locations all over Japan.

Krampus: Otherwise known as the Christmas demon, the Krampus is a beastlike creature from folklore of Alpine countries. Since Santa Claus gives presents to good children, Krampus visits the naughty kids and drags them into the black forest. The Krampus dates back to pagan traditions and the story has adapted to fit with the holiday. Every December 5 men in several countries, including Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia, dress up as the creature and roam the streets frightening children with rusty chains and bells.

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Airline CEO apologises for daughter’s ‘foolishness’ orean Air CEO Cho Yang-Ho publicly apologised Friday (December 12) after his daughter triggered public anger and ridicule by kicking the head of cabin crew off a flight because of the way she had been served some nuts.

During a televised press conference, Cho apologised for his daughter Cho Hyun-Ah’s “foolish act” and suggested he should share some of the blame for not bringing her up correctly. As well as being the boss’s daughter, Cho Hyun-Ah was a vice president of the family-run airline, but is being relieved of all her official posts.

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Cho Hyun-Ah has been front-page fodder in the South Korean media since forcing a New York-Seoul Korean Air flight to return to its gate last week to remove the chief

purser, the most senior member of the crew.

Cho, sitting in first class, took exception to the arrival of some macadamia nuts she had not asked for, and since

they were served in a packet rather than a bowl.

She summoned the chief purser and Cho then decided he was “incapable”. The plane returned to the gate where he disembarked, causing an 11-minute delay in arrival.

Her behaviour attracted heavy criticism in South Korea, where she was accused of being petty and arrogant, and prompted a state probe over a possible breach of aviation safety laws.

Later Friday, Cho bowed deeply before TV cameras as she appeared at the transport ministry to be questioned over the incident. AFP

Workers find time capsule in Boston CONSTRUCTION WORKERS who were in the middle of repairs on the Massachusetts State House in Boston have stumbled upon a time capsule believed to have been placed there by Paul Revere in the 1790s.

The cigar-sized box was found in a cornerstone of the building last week and it took seven hours to extricate it from its burial place.

Pamela Hatchfield, a conversator at the Museum of Fine Arts, was called in to verify the authenticity of the time capsule and the items found inside: a Paul Revere plate, papers, and coins from the 1600s.

“Hopefully there will be no damage and we will be able to observe the artifacts that trace us back to the history, not only

just of this building, but of our Commonwealth and our country,” said Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin.

The box is believed to have first been buried by revolutionary war hero Paul Revere and Samuel Adams – the Massachusetts governor at the time. It is also the oldest time capsule discovered in the United States.

Evacuations after proposal mishap LOVE IS... CREATING A hole on your neighbour’s roof.

A man in the Dutch town of Ijsselstein rented a crane so he could be descended in front of his girlfriend’s bedroom in order to propose. Instead, the crane toppled over and smashed a giant hole on her neighbour’s roof. The original plan was to sing a song and pop the

question while he was on the crane. Still, the mishap didn’t faze the girlfriend, who was not identified, since she said “yes” anyway.

The crane fell over once again while workers were trying to put it back in place and made the hole even larger. In the end, six apartments were evacuated.

Owl acupuncture is a real thing ACUPUNCTURE IS USED to help owls recover – we’re not kidding.

A recent incident in Spain saw one owl receive treatment shortly after it injured it’s back when it flew into a stovepipe at a factory in Madrid.

The animal was taken to an owl-rescue sanctuary where the ancient Chinese

technique was used to nurse the owl back to health. “[Acupuncture] stimulates self-curing mechanisms in the organism. It does not cause side-effects,” said the owl’s acupuncurist, Edurne Cornejo. “When he first came, he couldn’t stand up. Then he started taking little steps. Now he is flying again.”

Fa lalalala – The Genesee Brewing Co. in western

New York state built a 7 metre-high Christmas tree out of 300 stainless steel kegs outside of its factory in Rochester. In addition, 182.8 metres of green lights were wrapped around the “tree” as a rotating Genesee sign was placed on top. All the kegs were empty, however, and will be filled after the tree is dismanlted once the holiday season is over. thephuketnews

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Darasamut student is top Phuket speller

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Lost driving license, expired tax QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

QUESTION: Last Sunday, I

lost my wallet, along with my Thai driver’s license (five year type and still two years to go before expiration). I think I may have dropped it at a Supercheap convenience store in Sapam.

How can I report it to authorities in case someone finds it? Also, if I don’t find it, will I have to take the exams all over again to get a new license? One more thing, my car tax expired ages ago, can you advise me on how to renew this, and if I will have to pay any fines? Larry in Sapam

It’s not likely that you will see your wallet again if it was stoVehicles older than 7 years must undergo a safety inspection at a As long as your paperwork is in order, the rest of the process is all len. But if you think licensed mechanic, several of which can be found near the PLTO. about queueing up and waiting your turn to pay the fee. you dropped it at lost license directly at the PLTO. You for Americans) license, you won’t need Supercheap, you can ANSWER: Dear Larry, Thanks for all your queswill have to wait in a few lines, and evento do the driving test again (unless your tions. We are very familiar with the challenges and tually it will come your turn to pay the license was expired) but you do need obview their CCTV processes of obtaining and maintaining street legality in Phuket, and happy to shed some light on the matter for you and everyone else.

To obtain a replacement Thai driving (or driver’s

Many people forget to renew their car tax certificate (above), which requires mandatory insurance (right) and an annual payment, in addition to any overdue fines.

tain a police report no older than 7 days at the time of application, and a new proof of residency document from immigration. While you can file the report at any police station, you should try to file it at a police station nearest to where you think you lost your wallet.

The closest police station to Sapam that we know about is Mueang Police Station (geo coordinates: 7.891877, 98.387428) Just walk in and tell one of the idle police officers you want to file a report that you lost your wallet. An officer will ask your name, and for identification (your passport). He may not ask you specific details, so be sure to slowly and clearly volunteer any information you can (what you lost, where and when).

When the officer is finished filling out the form, they will ask you to sign it and pay B20. This is the standard police report filing fee in Thailand. As for ‘Lost and Found’ channels, it is not likely that you will see your wallet again in the event it was stolen. But if you think you dropped it in or at the Supercheap, you can request to view their CCTV footage during the time you were there. They keep their CCTV logged online for a certain period of time.

Once you have the police report, which will be in Thai language, then you also need to obtain a proof of residency document from Immigration (7.869823, 98.394031). You must obtain a new one and can not use an old one. Next, head to the Phuket Land Transport Office (7.870800, 98.389445), making sure to bring your passport, along with the proof of residency paper and police report.

Note that Thai nationals only need a copy of their ID and can file a report of

filing fee (B100), take a new picture, and pay for the replacement driver’s license (B105 for 5-year class), which will be printed immediately and still expire on the original date it was due to expire on record.

Regarding expired car tax, yes you can renew your tax certificate (the sticker that you post on your wind shield) at the PLTO, but at the registrar building on the east side of the compound. You need several things: the ownership book with your name on it, either the real one or a copy of the page with your name as owner or person in possession of the vehicle. If your name is not in the book, you may not be allowed to renew the tax certificate. You will also need a valid “PorRorBor” certificate showing you paid the mandatory motorist insurance required for every motorist. If you don’t have this, you can obtain a new one quickly at the PLTO. It should be about B900.

Also, if your vehicle is more than 7 years old, you will need to a certificate from a PLTO licensed mechanic verifying that your vehicle is safe for the road.

You can obtain that from a few garages located nearby (7.872320, 98.389922), which will take about 20 minutes to complete and cost about B200. The vehicle tax is annual, and will depend on the weight of your vehicle. It can be anywhere from B300 (less than 500kg) to B4,050 (more than 7 tonnes) per year.

There is a small fine for paying outstanding back taxes, but it should only be a few hundred baht per year for most cars.

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Sea Pearl shines above Patong Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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ea Pearl Villas Resort is nestled atop Patong Hill with stunning views of Patong Bay and the Andaman Sea. Set within 15 verdant acres, the resort features 213 luxury en-suite bedrooms and suites, each individually designed and decorated to combine comfort and convenience with sophistication.

The Phuket News recently sat down with Sitikorn Soontornnont, Managing Director of the resort, just weeks after the property was given the official fivestar certification from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Bangkok last month.

Originally from Bangkok, Sitikorn has worked in the family’s construction business all his life. It wasn’t until 1988 that he and his family acquired a piece of land and built their first property: the Sea Pearl Beach Resort.

It was leased to Absolute Group to operate as a timeshare property in late 2004. The beachfront resort was severely damaged in the tsunami but reopened after extensive renovations.

It was this incident that ultimately gave them their biggest selling point: a beautiful resort that is slightly uphill

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families. The huge space we acquired, 40 rai, was substantial for the 25 villas and 213 luxury en-suite bedrooms we wanted to build.

Villas aren’t that easy to come across in Patong. Sea Pearl Villas are, in fact, in the top three resorts with villas in the area.

and away from the shoreline, perfect for guests who were affected, traumatised or worry about the natural disaster.

So what makes this resort different from others?

By placing the resort uphill, we offer guests the desire of being close to the sea, but still close enough to explore the city. This hotel is perfect for anyone with a fear of a tsunami, or anyone that just wants the best of both worlds. We wanted to create and combine rooms for

How do you retain its reputation?

I want my hotel to always look new. It gets a touch up every month, sometimes every week. Whether that’s replacing the carpets or repainting the walls, we will do whatever is necessary.

We are still building another resort in Kalim, so we can use the workers there whenever we need to. But even after it’s completed, we will still continue to use our workers to help around the hotel. The good thing about the hotel is that it always stands out and looks new, modern and contemporary, while still retaining its character.

Even if a hotel was three-star to be honest, with new furnishings, it can look like a much higher class [establishment].

That’s why these days, the newly built hotels are sometimes more popular than hotels with a brand reputation.

Aside from traditional marketing strategies, how do you ensure your hotel is promoted?

We know online marketing is key. Before, say ten years ago, when booking a hotel you never knew what they really looked like online.

You just knew the facts. But now, you can see exactly what the resort looks like, through social media, tour operators and more.

So we make sure that our advertising, magazines, brochures, social media sites and photos are up-to-date.

With two Tripadvisor awards under your belt, what’s your aim for the future?

I want the hotel to represent the loyalty we have to our guests. I would like people to recognise our success and how reliable we are. We always respond to our guests’ comments, including any complaints we may receive, and solve any issues.

Hopefully the fact that we have won the Tripadvisor award for the last two years, and also an award from TAT, people will trust and want to stay at our hotel. And, hopefully keep coming back.

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High scores for local kid

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ne of the students at Darasamuth Phuket School, AJ Grosvenor, 11, did exceptionally well in a national spelling competition. He achieved first place in the Phuket round in September, scoring 100 per cent.

In the next round, he competed against students from schools in all the southern provinces of Thailand. This took place in Krabi on December 11.

He managed to win second place and received a gold award for scoring 100 per cent in the morning round and 90 per cent in the afternoon round. He will now progress to the final round in Bangkok, competing against students

from all over Thailand.

Although still proud of his achievement, he was a little disappointed with second place in Krabi. For the past two years, AJ has been the national champion for his age group, winning the final round in Bangkok. He is currently in P5, and so is within the P4-P6 age group. He is now more determined than ever to do well in the national finals in Bangkok and is practising spelling unfamiliar words as well as keeping up with his studies.

His home room teacher, Vicki Nolan, is working hard to help AJ increase his vocabulary and develop strategies for memorising some of the more unusual words in the English language.

BISP students gather Christmas boxes for orphans and elderly

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very year the school puts together Christmas boxes for the orphans at the SOS Children’s Village Phuket. This is organised by Y12 and 13 students during a CAS activity throughout the first term.

Each form takes responsibility for a number of boxes and fills them with toys, stationary, cosmetics and of course sweets!

They made a record number of boxes this year and 120 children ranging in age from six months to 18 years will be

very happy on Christmas Eve when they get to open them.

Boarding students also put together a further six boxes to send up to an orphanage in Chang Mai which they had

been asked to help also. In addition, this year, Y12 and 13 made 32 Christmas boxes to take to Phuket Home for the Elderly.

They took these over to them

and four of the wonderful Thai musicians played for them as they opened their boxes. They loved hearing live Thai music and the girls received many requests to keep playing.

The teachers at BISP said a big thank you to all the students, parents and tutors who helped to give 158 Christmas boxes to the community this year.

For more information, contact Wendy Carson: nwcarson@ bisphuket.ac.th

HeadStart hosts musical Scrooge

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he music, drama and art department of HeadStart International School put on a musical production of Scrooge on December 10, which involved all the students and teachers.

After 80 hours of rehearsals and hard work from the directors, cast members and choreographer, Miki Edwards Activities and Events Manager, said, “Our show was extremely successful. Thank you to all the parents who contributed their time and effort and thank you to the students who helped the art department to paint the backdrops.

“We greatly appreciate the support from our sponsors and management team and those who came to watch the show.”

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Save energy, save money

Karon’s Mövenpick sets the bar with energy conservation initiatives HAPPY HABITAT Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

In other words, the return on investment would only be about three and half years, and after that, the savings would equal about B1mn annually

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he Phuket News’ Environment Desk recently spoke with Treepop Paojeen, Director of Engineering at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Karon Beach Phuket. In a recent article, we explored the esteemed property’s water conservation and recycling initiatives. In this follow-up we will look at a few of its energy conservation projects.

Starting with clear targets, Treepop says the goal for the coming year is to reduce energy consumption to 79 killowatt hours (kWh) per room per year – from 81kWh currently, and 84kWh previously.

“We will continue to install and implement new systems, replacing old electronic system with new, more efficient ones,” he said.

To reach the target, Treepop’s engineering team are currently focused on several projects, which include the installation of energy-efficient LED (Lightemitting diode) lights throughout the property, especially in the main lobby, as well as the implementation of heat recovery units for water heating, and automation systems for improved energy regulation.

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ALIGHT & BRIGHT: As chief engineer, Treepop’s job requires careful analysis of various input and output figures, and devising practical solutions to benefit the bottom line of economics and environment.

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A total of 105 villas on the Karon property are currently being cooled by a central air conditioning unit, with their hot water supplied by some 36 electrical heating units “The existing electric heaters can only heat 60 litres at a time, and to operate, all together cost us about B1.1 million per year in electricity.”

But Treepop’s research and calculations suggest that it will be possible to heat the villas’ water without using any electricity, and thus eliminating related costs from the overheads.

By applying a simple, yet clever technology known as heat exchange, or heat recovery, Treepop is projecting significant savings in the near future.

“We will install heat recovery water heater (HRWH) units, which can heat 100 litres of water at a time, and do so without additional electricity, but by recycling heat from compressed gas, a by-product in the air conditioning process.”

“We will upgrade about half of the rooms this year, which will cost about B2 million, then the other half [and another B2 million] next year.”

In other words, the return on investment would only be about three and half years, and after that, the savings would equal about B1mn annually.

He noted that the HRWH units are rated for about 10 years, before any significant repairs/maintenance are expected.

Aside from this, Treepop’s team is also looking to install various automation control systems.

“Automating our various control systems should help us to reduce our electricity consumption by 30 per cent. For example, we will install a Relay Control

Unit (RCU) to help reduce electricity wasted in guests’ rooms, to automatically shut off lights and air conditioning when guests leave their rooms for extended periods.”

Automation will extend to the property’s common systems too, with savings to be realized simply by installing sensors that can optimally regulate internal temperatures, fan speeds and air flow for the central chiller, ventila-

tion and kitchen exhaust systems, for example.

And there are other projects he has his eye on for the near future. One interesting project under consideration is solar powered Tuk Tuks. The hotel already has electric vehicles ready to transport guests around the resort, so upgrading to solar power would be almost seamless and inexpensive. Watch this space.

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What superstars must feel like Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

You can imagine how spoiled I felt when the hostess brought me out a drink along with a tropical fruit platter while I lay in the sun...

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f you’re looking for an unforgettable experience in the Phuket area, then I recommend getting on board the luxury yacht Victory. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, treating your loved one to the experience of a lifetime, or wish to explore the islands of the Andaman Sea, this stunning yacht can provide you with everything you need.

I was fortunate enough to go on board for a mini three-day holiday recently and all I can say is, wow! At 85 feet long, the yacht is finished to world-class standards and offers just the same luxury, if not more, as a 5-star hotel.

It features two double cabins, com-

plete with en-suites and flat screen TVs, as well as two twin cabins, also with en-suites.

Once we got on board, chose our rooms and got into our swim gear, we headed to the upper deck and relaxed on the plush sun loungers. The captain raised the anchor and off we went.

We set off from Yacht Haven Marina and headed towards Rawai. Sunbathing on the loungers, while the yacht was sailing through the lush waters was truly a fantastic feeling.

The cool breeze was exactly what we needed while soaking up the hot temperatures.

The yacht came complete with a full crew including the captain, a deckhand, an engineer, a hostess, and an

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excellent international chef. The service was exceptional, always attending to our every need.

So you can imagine how spoiled I felt when the hostess brought me out a drink along with a tropical fruit platter while I lay in the sun and relaxed.

We were served breakfast, a buffet lunch and Thai dinner each day we were on board. We were also provided

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with water and sodas; a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine, and a 24pack of beer between the four of us, each day.

The service is truly amazing. Whatever you desire, they will make it for you. Whether that’s some scrambled eggs or an omelette in the morning, or a classic Thai dish for dinner. You really do feel like royalty.

During our stop-off at Rawai, we played with the kayaks, snorkelling and scuba diving gear that was provided for us.

We spent the afternoon riding around on the kayaks, followed by an evening of fishing (with the fishing rods provided on board) and competed to see who could catch the most fish.

Over the next couple of days, we sailed through the Phi Phi islands and spent sunset overlooking famed Maya Bay. The staff are so flexible, you can stop off wherever you want (depending on costs) and for however long you want. From Krabi to the Similan Islands, it’s all up to you.

After a few cocktails in the bars on Phi Phi, we headed back on to the yacht

and dug into the delicious beef massaman curry the chef whipped up for us.

After a long tough day of relaxing in the sun, you can even take advantage of the on-board masseuse (an innovation since my trip).

If that doesn’t relax you, then hop into the 50hp motor dingy and go for a little explore.

Or if you really want, you can spend your evenings curled up with a book on the upper deck; playing on the Playstation 4; watching a DVD from the generous selection; or playing some chilled out beats on the iPod-friendly stereo system.

On our last night we had a barbecue on the upper deck, while relaxing under the stars – it was an amazing way to spend our final evening on board this luxurious, stunning yacht.

I will never forget the time I spent aboard. And three brief days, I felt like I was actually a superstar.

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Thailand Hilton coffee queen

Resort unveils new look café following its B6mn makeover

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usit Thani Laguna P hu ket of f ic i a l ly launched their new Laguna Café, following a B6 million refurbishment and extension carried out over the last few months.

Laguna Café has been redesigned with Phuket’s Old Town as an inspiration. Throughout the café there are distinctive elements such as: textured, weathered woods; chairs and cushions upholstered with oriental-style fabrics;

painted floor tiles and fine porcelain pieces. Artwork has been chosen to reflect the resort’s storied history with images of members of the Thai royal family, international heads of state and celebrities adorning the walls. An open show kitchen adds a fun, interactive element to the space and an extensive al fresco dining area, with views across the swimming pool and tropical gardens, now accommodates 176 guests.

The vibrant venue offers

a creative all-day dining offering, highlighting comfort foods from Portuguese, Chinese and Thai cuisines, coupled with the signature warm Dusit hospitality.

“We are delighted to launch our new Laguna Café just in time to celebrate our 27 years in business. The new Laguna Café is charming and welcoming with something for every taste,” said Mr Denis Thouvard, General Manager.

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halalai Saenkhan, Food & Beverage Captain from Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa on December 9 won the Barista Cup competition, held in Conrad Bangkok, from among eight finalists representing Hilton properties throughout Thailand.

She will go to represent Thailand in the Southest Asia Finals to be held in the first quarter of 2015.

The Hilton Southeast Asia Food & Beverage Masters 2014/2015 was designed to develop and celebrate the talent within the region. Individuals from Hilton Worldwide hotels throughout Southeast Asia will have the opportunity to compete against each other across different disciplines.

The four disciplines include; the Bar cup, the Culinary cup, the Barista cup and the Sommelier cup. The successful candidate’s will showcase the unrivalled creativity and talent within the Southeast Asia network.

Located in the heart of Karon Beach, the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa is a luxurious hotel on the west coast of the island with views of the glorious Andaman Sea. The resort offers an extensive range of international and Asian cuisine at the exciting dining venues, as well as being home to one of the finest spas in the region.

For more information about the hotel, please visit www.phuketarcadia. hilton.com

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Explore Patong’s tasty Flavours GraP HaOVam HGLWRU#FODVVDFWPHGLD FR WK

The papaya salad was placed on top of a beautifully cooked snapper, so the flavours soaked into the crispy skin of the fish.

(From clockwise) Gang Phed Ped Yang; Goong Sarong; Gang Leang.

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lavours restaurant at dusitD2 in Patong is definitely more than your average hotel restaurant. Not only does the restaurant feature fabulous food and ambience, it also boasts Chef Yi-Fan of Iron Chef fame. It is clear that Iron Chef Yi-Fan takes the same great care and pride in his food in the Flavours kitchen as he did on the Iron Chef TV show.

During the day, the restaurant serves international cuisine, but when darkness falls, it changes to a refined southern Thai dining experience.

Arriving slightly early, we sat at the luminescent bar and were treated to a range of Asian-themed delicacies like tuna sushi, Goong Sarong (prawns wrapped in vermicelli noodles) and delicate strips of duck wrapped around strands of lemongrass.

Once seated at our table, we enjoyed butterfly pea tea, served with a slice of lime to cleanse our palates before the meal.

We started with a Nam Prik Goong Sod, a local shrimp and chilli dip that is eaten everyday in Phuket. However, this one was much more sophisticated. Flavourful with a hint of chilli and served with fresh raw vegetables, it was the perfect way to enjoy this local specialty.

Up next, an appetiser in which Iron Chef Yi-Fan created a unique twist to a pomelo salad by adding soft shell crab to give it texture. (Soft Shell crab is a culinary term for crabs which have recently molted their old exoskeleton and are still soft). It was served in a perfectly-sized red cabbage leaf and the pomelo exploded with freshness. A perfect

marriage of flavours.

Plated up with the pomelo salad was a papaya salad, something locals eat with famed regularity. Also known as Som Tam, this dish was placed on the “World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods” list compiled by CNN Go in 2011. But this papaya salad was placed on top of a beautifully cooked snapper, so the flavours soaked into the crispy skin of the fish. An intriguing way to add flavour to fish.

The soup was southern-style and based in country shrimp paste, combined with mixed vegetables. While a beautiful soup, the chef had chosen mushrooms and pumpkin as the dominant vegetables with strong pepper undertones, leaving you wondering whether you were eating a hearty vegetable broth or a

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spicy pumpkin soup. Very clever!

Then it was time for the main course, which included duck curry, the signature dish of the restaurant. The curry was sweet due to the lychees, pineapple and grapes. It was rich and satisfying, just what you want from a curry.

The lobsters that were brought out were nothing short of spectacular. The presentation alone was enough to keep you staring!

Iron Chef Yi-Fan had done a new take on Tom Yum by adding this flavour to the lobster. The meat was tender and succulent, so if you like Tom Yum, you will love this lobster!

This is a brilliant way to serve this traditional Thai / Laotian dish. One of the highlights of the evening was the crispy grouper, served during the main course. It was cooked with green peppercorns and ginger and beautifully presented. Decorated with peppercorns, the soft flaky meat was falling off the bones.

The final dish of the main course selection was stir fried morning glory with oyster sauce. A favourite among many, but this was much more complex than you find in local restaurants. Only the finest vegetables were used and the sauce was a lot smoother than in other dishes.

We ended the meal with a traditional Thai sweet pudding, complete with a quail egg. The quail egg contrasted with the sweetness of dessert. The tapioca and coconut rice was colourful, sweet and fun. After all, food should be fun!

It was lovely to have a night out experiencing local food, but with sophistication and refinement. Iron Chef Yi-Fan, you certainly are a winner in my books!

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Healing through Dance HEALTH MATTERS

Anna Ganotskaya anna@santosaphuket.com

Instinctively, our body has three basic reactions to stress: freeze, fight and flight.

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f you can talk – you can sing. If you can walk – you can dance.

This African proverb is hard to deny. If we just watch babies, it becomes obvious that rhythm and moving to the music is natural to our body. Every one of us who has ever danced with soul, can remember a sense of catharsis and joy.

Dance was one of the first forms of communication between people and to the divine. Ritual dances, along with songs, were an integral part of life. In the past, diseases were associated with the loss of soul, and dance was an integral part of the healing process to bring the soul back to the body. Often, dance movements are drawn from observations from the external world, from watching animals, the elements, and everyday movements of people. However, the essential component is the inner world of the dancer – the spirit they bring to the dance which becomes a source of inner healing.

Dance invites us to descend into the inner world of

the psyche. “Put your psyche into the movement and it will heal itself,” as American dancer and choreographer Gabriella Roth used to say.

During the day we feel a wide range of feelings, from sorrow to anger. Though we can hide these feelings from others, our body is still reacting to these emotions by sweating, producing stress hormones and sometimes redness.

Instinctively, our body has three basic reactions to stress: freeze, fight and flight.

But in the modern world often there is no time to show one’s true emotions, and they get stuck and freeze in the body. Even though you might not be aware of it, they have an influence on us. Several psychological theories say that unexpressed resentment, anger and other destructive feelings can cause digestion issues, allergies, inflammation and even cancer.

Through dance, life’s difficulties and obstructions can be identified and released. We can attack imaginary enemies, run away or freeze in a frightened posture and, when we let go of this pose, our feelings associated with it lose their affect. We learn to move in response to bodily sensations, emotions, memories, movement impulses, and images.

Rejected, forgotten, or new potent images and feelings can then surface and be brought to our consciousness through expressive movement.

Dance can be a metaphor for how you move through your life. Does it look like firm strict ballet poses, circular motions or chaotic and undirected movements?

Dancing is a path that can bring you closer to yourself. You can return to your own creative impulse, find ways to move through stuck places in your body and mind, as you re-connect with a deep inner source.

In sessions of Healing Dance at Santosa you have the opportunity to get close to your true nature and recognise the needs of your body. This therapeutic practice allows you to explore the relationship between the creative, psychological and spiritual dimensions of your experience through bodily expression.

The body becomes free and liberated; you learn to listen to your body and soul. It also helps to recognise what your true values and needs are. Dancing from within brings harmony and balance into our life.

Spontaneity, creativity and a profound sense of authenticity become more available as we become more aware of who we genuinely are. As Gabriella Roth used to say: if you don’t do your dance, who will?

Anna Ganotskaya is the Programme Manager at Santosa Detox and Wellness Centre.

During her studies at university in the department of Psychology she started to recognise the strong connection between personal emotional wellness, beliefs and body condition.

This has led to her interest in psychotherapy with holistic approaches to personality as well as an interest in bodywork, psychosomatics, bodyoriented psychotherapy and dance therapy.

She learned about detox at an even earlier age. She was introduced to naturopathy and inner cleansing when she just finished high school, while struggling from hay fever. After two years of regular fasting for 1-2 weeks every 3 months, she cured the allergy which she suffered since she was 9.

Since then, healthy food and regular fasting has become her lifestyle.

In Santosa Wellness she is not only inspiring people to start a healthy lifestyle but also to introduce them to the detox programme, as well as undergoing psychological counselling and healing dance sessions. anna@santosaphuket.com

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Dutch launch ‘intelligent bike’ that warns of danger

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he Netherlands launched its firstever “intelligent bicycle” last week, fitted with an array of electronic devices to help bring down the high accident rate among elderly cyclists in the bicycle-mad country.

Developed for the government by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), the intelligent bicycle prototype runs on electricity, and sports a forward-looking radar mounted below the handlebars and a camera in the rear mudguard.

A commercial-available bicycle is expected to be on the market in the next two years and should sell for between US$1,800 to US$4,000 per bicycle.

The forward and rearward detection devices on the test bike are linked through an onboard computer with a vibrating warning system installed in the bicycle’s saddle and handlebars to alert cyclists to impending danger.

The saddle vibrates when other cyclists approach from behind, while the handlebars do the same when obstacles appear ahead. It also has a cradle in which a computer tablet can be inserted, to wirelessly connect and “talk” to the bicycle through a dedicated application.

The mounted tablet also flashes a bright signal if there is an approaching obstacle in the bicycle’s path, like a lamppost, or if another cyclist comes up from behind intending to pass.

“Accidents often happen when cyclists

look behind them or get a fright when they are passed at high speed,” said Maurice Kwakkernaat, one of TNO’s research scientists involved in the project.

“The onboard system utilises technology already at work in the automotive industry,” he said.

Kwakkernaat said the devices would be useful for cyclists propelled along by the bicycle’s electrical motor, which can reach a top speed of 25 kph.

“More and more elderly people are using a bicycle, not only for short distances, but also for longer distances,” Dutch Environment and Infrastructure Minister Melanie

Schultz van Haegen said.

In the Netherlands, bicycles outnumber the population of 17 million by at least one million and there are some 25,000 kilometres of bicycle path in the country.

Those statistics are set to grow as more and more people take to two-wheeled transport, leading to congestion and an increased risk of injury.

Last year, 184 cyclists died in the country, of which 124 were older than 65, according to the Centrals Statistics Office (CBS). The year before, 200 cyclists died, the overwhelming majority of victims also being elderly. AFP

Microsoft’s Skype moves toward auto-translation

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icrosoft announced last week a new step t owa rd rea l-ti me translation, launching a Spanish-English test program using its Skype messaging service.

“Today, we are excited to announce the first phase of the Skype Translator preview program,” said Microsoft’s Gurdeep Pall.

“The preview program will kick off with two spoken languages, Spanish and

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English... Skype Translator will open up endless possibilities for people around the world to connect, communicate and collaborate; people will no longer be hindered by geography and language.”

The program had its first trial with school children in Mexico City and their counterparts at a school in Tacoma, Washington.

“One classroom of children speaking Spanish and the other speaking English, Skype Translator removed this language barrier and enabled them to communi-

cate,” Pall said.

“Skype Translator relies on machine learning, which means that the more the technology is used, the smarter it gets. We are starting with English and Spanish, and as more people use the Skype Translator preview with these languages, the quality will continually improve.”

Microsoft announced in May what it called a breakthrough in real-time voice translation, saying it fulfills a vision of the “universal translator” in the Star Trek science fiction series. AFP

IN BRIEF

Facebook dumps Bing from search

The top social networking website has announced plans to debut their own seach tool and have dumped Microsoft’s Bing in the process.

Bing was used by Facebook to prov ide search results beyond the website itself. Reuters reports that Facbeook is developing their own search tool to allow users to filter through old statuses, comments, and other information.

“We’re not currently showing web search results in Facebook Search because we’re focused on helping people find what’s been shared with them on Facebook. We continue to have a great partnership with Microsoft in lots of different areas,” said a Facebook spokesperson.

Viber adds game series

Following in the footsteps of the massively popular chat apps Line and We Chat, Viber has launched Viber Games.

The lineup of integrated games include bubble shooter, a casino game and another title similar to Candy Crush Saga. All of the games will be rolled out in Malaysia, Singapore, Ukraine, Belarus and Israel. The games are free to download as standalone apps.

In addition to Viber Games, the company has launched mobile phone calls and public chats in the same vein as Line.

New Naruto game for PS4, Xbox One and PC

The highly-anticipated game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 will finally be released for next generation consoles beginning in early 2015.

Gamers will be able to play through the latest story arc in the Naruto Shippuden anime and will include one-on-one multiplayer modes, available offline and online.

The previous installment, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, was released earlier this year. thephuketnews

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Even bigger hit FILM REVIEW JP Mestanza

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BIG HERO 6

Starring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez and James Cromwell.

Director: Don Hall and Chris Williams Running time: 102 minutes

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hile Big Hero 6 is not the best animated film of the year, it gives The Lego Movie a good run for its money – and that’s saying a lot.

Audiences will fall in love with Baymax, a robot the size of Wreck-it Ralph with the heart of Pikachu, as he carries the film firmly on his silky shoulders. The robot looks like a large marshmallow and has no understanding of everyday tasks like crossing the street. Along with protagonist Hiro Hamada – a 14-year-old high school graduate and robotics prodigy – the comedy doesn’t stop, especially in the first half of the film where we are introduced to Baymax’s limitations and naiveté Still, while Big Hero 6 is hilarious, it also strikes a raw sense of emotion and carries that throughout the rest of the film. Our

cast of characters have to pick themselves up following a terrible tragedy that affects all of them. The entire film is set in motion because of this and Big Hero 6 quickly turns into a teachable story that shows kids how to overcome loss and deal with anger.

The film takes place in San Fransokyo, a modern city with all the bright lights of Tokyo and the techie vibe of California. Even though he is clearly a genius, Hiro resorts to robot fighting in the back alleys of the city. His older brother, Tadashi, tries to get Hiro out of that life by showing him the projects his classmates are working on at the robotics laboratory of his university. Here, Hiro meets Tadashi’s friends and Baymax – a personal healthcare robot that his brother created. Impressed, Hiro decides

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to apply to the programme and submits his own project.

Soon, darker forces begin to reveal themselves and Hiro is forced into a situation where he has to confront these villains head on, with the help of Big Hero 6 – a superhero team made up of Tadashi’s friends including Baymax.

Big Hero 6 hits all the usual kid-storyline beats that a film like this should have with the added element of making science cool. In the past, films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Meet the Robinsons and even Epic focused on either eccentric inventors or science-loving outcasts. It’s refreshing to see an animated film that promotes the useful wonder of science with characters that are, for the most part, relatable. It’s even better that these are our superheroes.

There is nothing forced in Big Hero 6, it’s just a fun combination of comedy and family-friendly action. It does cling to a bit of oldfashioned narratives, though the film never seems to drag on. Big Hero 6 is visually ambitious with lovable characters that will make a second watch more than enjoyable.

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How the grinch stole Kajonkiet

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ajonkiet International School (KIS) held their annual Christmas production How The Grinch Stole Christmas on Friday December 12.

The production was adapted from the classic Christmas tale with some traditional songs thrown in. The idea originally came from the students, who then continued to rehearse for a solid six weeks.

Students across the whole school took part in the play, with all the main parts performed by students of the Performing Arts Society.

Michael Davidson, drama teacher and director of the play, wrote the entire script along with Ms Kylie Miller.

Michael said, “ Every

student from year 3-6 was involved.”

The lead character, “The Grinch”, was performed by half-Thai, half-English, Sebastian O’Sullivan.

The students have also been carol singing all around the island to raise money for charity, including singing at Bangkok Hospital, Mission Hospital and Vachira Hospital.

The school were collecting donations for charity on the day as well.

“We have already raised B30,000 for charity and hopefully more after today,” Michael said.

“All the teachers are very happy with the overall performance and thank the students for all their hard work.”

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Dedicated to those whom inspired a love David Brook editor@classactmedia.co.th

We played on many occasions, the most amusing being a round with Frank Carson.

(Top picture) Henry Cotton (left) and David Brook.

(Bottom picture) Frank Carson (far right).

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orld-wide, some 60-70 million people play golf. Some started early in life, others in their teens or even later.

My active interest in golf came late in life, largely due to two individuals who ignited an interest that would enable me to enjoy the pleasures of the game so much. Both were professional golfers but of widely different generations; one, the greatest British golfer of his era; the other, a European Tour player. I was privileged to have known them both, albeit in vastly different circumstances.

I was given my very first golf lesson in an Edinburgh hotel car park by a 72 year old, 50 years after he played in the 2nd Ryder Cup at Moortown. Born in 1907, professional at 17, Henry Cotton became renowned as the public schoolboy who changed the face of professional golf. He achieved particular fame during the 1930s and 1940s, with three Open Championship victories (1934, 1937, and 1948), over 25 European titles and four times Ryder Cup player. His coaching stressed the need to build up hand and forearm strength, which he demonstrated by smashing a 2 Iron into a side of a car tyre. Henry had travelled from Portugal with his wife Toots to attend a private lunch I was hosting, an experience I will never forget.

His name remains associated with golf to this day through the “Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award”, made to the European Tour’s most promising newcomer. Introduced in 1960 the Award lists many who went on to become golfing greats, including Jacklin, Torrance, Faldo Olazabal, Montgomerie and Garcia.

But it was the 7th winner of the Award in 1970, Stuart Brown, who was to most influence my golfing interests and abilities. After a string of victories at home and abroad, Stuart’s Tour career was halted by a back injury.

But his involvement in golf continued as a Midlands PGA Official, as 1989 Midlands PGA Captain, and an ever popular and skilful club professional with his own spectacular golf show. He enjoyed a particular successful time at the prestigious Northamptonshire Coun-

ty Golf Club at Church Brampton before moving as Director of Golf to Slaley Hall near Hexham, Northumberland in 1991.

We first met at a corporate golf day in 1986 where we discovered our previous mutual links with Henry Cotton and thereafter became great friends. Thanks to Stuart’s patient coaching skills my interest in golf blossomed from absolute novice to a very handy handicapper.

We played on many occasions, the most amusing being a round with Frank Carson, who treated us to an on course four hour cabaret.

Sadly, Stuart died suddenly on December 10, 1995, aged just 49, after collapsing while training for the Seniors Tour. Perhaps ironically Henry Cotton also died in the month of December, 7 years earlier. Sir Henry is buried near his beloved Penina course; Stuart in a quiet corner of Colinton churchyard in Edinburgh not far from Bruntsfield Links where the first recorded game of golf was played in 1456.

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MULTIMEDIA TO THE MAX Officials and politicians recently took part in the inauguration of a new multimedia library at Phuket’s Plook Panya School.

TOILETS FOR TOTS, TYKES, TEENS As part of its Hong Naam Khawng Noo (My little toilet) CSR campaign, Home Pro recently inaugurated 41 new toilet facilities for three schools in Phuket: Wat Lattiwanaram, Piboon Sawasdee and Baan Thung Kha schools, under a budget of B2.5 million. Since the campaign first began in 2006, the company has spent B126 million on 2,102 facilities, benefiting 60,000 students nationwide.

HOME PRO OPENS IN THALANG Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong, along with several other executives, took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony last week during the grand opening of a new Home Pro store on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang.

RONINS READY TO ROLL

Phuket FC players and coaching staff have assembled and are ready to commence pre-season training, starting with a friendly match this Sunday at Surakul Stadium. For more information, see Sports, page 27.

AGENTS BOOGIE DOWN Dozens of real estate agents took part in the the Dinso Residence Open House for the Dinso Agent Night on December 12. @thephuketnews

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Oakenfold in the house!

AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT WITH PAUL O The legendary three-time Grammy-nominated DJ Paul Oakenfold returned to Xana Beach Club on Saturday December 13, to celebrate the start of the island’s high season. Over 600 people (left) enjoyed the event and it certainly was a night to remember....or not for some!

Brett Wilson and Steve Cromie

SKY HIGH WITH TWO CHEFS Two Chefs Kamala hosted a grand opening party for its new Sky Bar on the roof-top of the iconic Park Kamala last Saturday, December 13.

SKRILLEX DROPS THE BASS World famous dubstep icon Skrillex performed an energetic set at the Seduction Night Club in Patong on December 10.

KARON ARABIAN NIGHT Karon Beach Square was serenaded with the soothing sounds of Sleepless Society, for a fantastic Arabian Night themed event on December 13, filled with lots of fun, craziness, laughing, excellent drinks and music. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014

Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong, left, with organizer ND Productions’ Managing Director Kritphanat Patwarasit at opening ceremony.

HEARTS ROAR AT 19TH ANDAMAN MOTOR SHOW Thousands turned out to check out the latest rides on display at the 19th Andaman Motor Show, held from December 11–17 at Central Festival Phuket. The show featured new model cars from high-end brands such as Ford, Mitsubishi Tainsin Motor, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, Subaru and Lexus.

Also on display were car audio, car decorations, car electronics and much more from the auto industry, and, of course, pretty human models too!

SHOWING ‘EM THE WAY TO THE NEXT LA LA LA

A SWINGING TIME ON THE SAND Congratulations to Mr. Alessandro Calbucci (ITA) and Mr. Vinicius Font (BRA), as well as Ms. Maraike Bigmaier (GER) and Ms. Mathilde Hoarau (FRA), winners of men’s and women’s double events of the Thailand Beach Tennis 2014 tournament in Phuket. The second place winners are Mr.Nikita Burmakin (RUS) and Mr. Sergey Kuptsov (RUS) for men’s double and Ms. Pauline Bourdet (FRA) and Ms. Julie Labrit (FRA) for women’s double. Held at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort between December 5 and 7, the tournament was a prelude for a Hua Hin edition from December 9-11. Thank you all beach tennis players and sponsors : The Phuket News (Class Act Media), Toyota, Topspin, Singha Corporation and others.

Jane Overeem, (3rd from right), Marketing Director, distiller and daughter of the man behind the Overeem whisky distillery – Casey Overeen – recently visited Phuket and gave a small group some insight into one of the most popular drinks in history, while cruising the Andaman Sea with Andaman Cruises.

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FIT & FANCY

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RPM Health Club launched their new luxurious training studio on December 9. Members and guests praised the club’s newest class, Body Blast as well as the X-Type training environment. The studio hosts high end, world class commercial products from ESCAPE, including slam balls, power tyres, battle ropes, boxing stations, Tru Fit Circles, TRXs and more. SEARA International’s CJ Prieur was on hand to MC the event along with club manager Hayden Rhodes.

MC CJ Prieur of Seara Sports

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FRI

19 DEC

THEPHUKETNEWS.COM December 20, from 5-10pm. Come and enjoy games, prizes, food, drinks and snacks (all for free), a “Mini Concert” by Ten Nararak/Pure KPN and much more. Come share the most beautiful moment of giving and receiving, and be a part of the greatest love this world has ever known, the one and only love of Jesus Christ.

the afternoon away enjoy the brunch then cool off in our stunning 35 meter oceanfront infinity pool Chilled live beats will set the tone and backdrop to the perfect Sunday session 12 noon till 4 pm every Sunday 1500++ per person for brunch and 2500++ including free flow of selected beverages Reservations required, Person: Reservation, Email: reservations@katarocks.com , Phone: +66(0)76 370 777

Jazz, Blues & BBQ at Dewa Phuket Fridays from 7pm Enjoy live jazz with a delicious banquet of grilled meats, fresh seafood and more. From THB 800++ per guest Book Now: 076 372 300, Person: RSVP, Address: Dewa phuket, Email: sales2@dewaphuket.com

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar The competition at 9pm Expat Sports Bar at the Expat Hotel Soi Taipan Patong.

See map at www.expathotel.com.

For THB 499/-nett.

All you can eat

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi gym in Patong Beach, hosts an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday fight night” at Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen Road), where top international and Thai fighters compete. Visit pattongboxingstadium.com for more info.

Proudly supported by Class Act Media.

Remark: Free transportation in Patong, Karon, Kata areas when requested in advance.

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach.

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

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20 DEC

Phuket Christmas Festival 2014 Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) and Phuket Christian Committee are proud to present the “Phuket Christmas Festival 2014” – a fun, festive event for the whole family to be held at Surakul sports stadium on Saturday,

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

Time 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar. com

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21 DEC

Sunday Poolside Chill Out Brunch at Kata Rocks Chill out poolside every Sunday for brunch, with our shared table family style dining along with live chill out music. Chef serves modern Mediterranean inspired plates and platters with an Australasian accent. Relax

Free Sauna

TRX – Santosa Signature training Santosa Wellness Center is the home of Phuket’s only certified, open TRX class.

Born in the Navy SEALs, TRX Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. TRX is the original workout system that leverages gravity and bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. TRX is highly functional and efficient in achieving extreme results quickly! To book this class, or to find out the other TRX class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.

TUE

23 DEC

Free Sauna Zumba in the Jungle

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach BBQ at Expat Hotel

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Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Only B320 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com

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22 DEC

SWASDEE SIAM at Dewa Phuket Mondays from 7pm An evening of Thai cultural performance and aromatic flavours from our Thai kitchen. Just THB 650++ per guest Kids Eat Half Price Book Now: 076 372 300, Person : RSVP , Address : Dewa phuket , Email : sales2@ dewaphuket.com

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

WED

24 DEC

Christmas Eve at Mosaic Restaurant Phuket Panwa Beachfront Resort invites you, your friends and family to celebrate and be merry on Christmas Eve at Mosaic Restaurant. Enjoy extravagant buffet from across the world over than 10 stations. The highlight is live BBQ and seafood cooking station under the sky. Make your Christmas Eve dinner special with us. The price is THB 1,800++ for adult and THB 900++ for child.

Reservations, dial 076 302 900. Find more information and your lovely photos on www. facebook.com/phuketpanwabeachfrontresort Natpimon Maid (Khun Aom), Address : PHUKET PANWA BEACHFRONT RESORT, fb@phuketpanwabeachresort.com , 076 302 90

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25 DEC The Good Shepherd Craft Shop

Silver Christmas at Mix Bistro Restaurant Celebrate Christmas with traditional favourites such as carved turkey, roasted beef and fresh seafood. THB 950net per adult and THB 500net per child., Person: Khun Nick, Address: Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, Email: saleschp@chr.co.th, Phone: 081 171 0143

PASTA MANIA at Dewa Phuket Wednesdays from 7pm Savour the flavours of Italy with fresh pasta, homemade sauces, tasty appetizers and desserts.

Just THB 650++ per guest Kids Eat Half Price Book Now: 076 372 300, Person: RSVP, Address: Dewa phuket, Email: sales2@dewaphuket.com

Christmas Eve BBQ Dinner Warm up with classic Christmas drinks before feasting on authentic festive season dishes from around the world accompanied by live entertainment and carol singing, plus the chance to win super prizes, including wine, dining and spa vouchers in the lucky prize draw! Venue: KEE Kitchen Adults THB 1,850 Children (4-12 years) THB 925, Person: Reservation, Address: The KEE Resort Patong, Email: pr1@thekeeresort.com, Phone: 076 335 888

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

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

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31 DEC

Centra Carnival at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong New Year Celebrations Centra Carnival.

Patong’s best spot to wind down and welcome the new year. Be surrounded by nice people, great foods, amazing drinks and spectacular firework. Price: THB2,500net per Adult and THB1,250net (Age 6-13 years old), Person: Khun Nick, Address: Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, Email: saleschp@chr.co.th, Phone: 081 171 0143

Celebrate new year 2015 in spectacular style 31st Dec’14 New Year Eve ‘Le Chic de Siam’ Beach Masquerade Ball Maikhao DreamPines Beach Club Classical performances featuring numbers from famous broadway Musicals “Phantom of the Opera” and “Chicago”, opera, ballet and jazz Tel 076-371371 (24 hrs) or 076-371321 (08:00–18:30 hrs)

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

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3 JAN 2015

WED

18 MAR 2015

Farewell Party for Trudy McGown - Australian Embassy BKK Hawryluk Legal will be hosting a Farewell Party for Trudy McGown - First secretary and consul for the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, at Home Restaurant in Kalim. Invite is extended to all Aussies in Phuket who are interested in meeting Embassy officials from Bangkok. Let’s throw a big farewell party for Trudy, she has been a great asset to Aussies in Thailand :-) RSVP essential to info@hawryluklegal.com, 076 510 111

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8 JAN 2015

RBFC THAILAND 2015 ‘Classic’ Sport Fishing Tournament To be held 18 to 20 March 2015 off the beautiful Similan Islands, the tournament boasts the most generous prize money in Asia!!!

At least 20 boats have already confirmed, including teams from Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore. For further details please contact Warren Crowe Tel: +66(0) 812704291 or Andy Bright Tel: +66(0) 862739948. E-mail: info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com

EVERY DAY PIMEX: 12th Phuket International Boat Show Marine and More: Phuket’s Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle Show. Held at Royal Phuket Marina, the home of Asia’s favourite Boat Show since 2007. PIMEX is an established and successful event in the marine and leisure calendar. As the 2014 edition showed, the show is well attended by luxury brands and individuals keen to buy. Over 3,800 individuals were involved and USD$25 million of product was sold with many more leads followed up after the show. Like its location, PIMEX is a relaxed event where participants celebrate the boating, leisure and luxury lifestyle in an ideal tropical destination. The show is more than boats on display but also an opportunity to see the latest luxury cars, properties and engage in some Phuket hospitality. www.phuketboatshow.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across

1. Which well known Thai company is owned by Telenor of Norway?

2. If you are gambrinous, what are you full of?

3. Who were the parents of Helen of Troy?

4. Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Dostoyevsky: which of these was epileptic?

5. What was Queen Victoria of England’s mother tongue?

Answers below, centre.

SUDOKU

62. Buoy 63. Came down to earth 1. North Atlantic fishes 64. After-lunch 5. Asset sandwich 9. Kuwaiti, e.g.

65.

Gold braid 13. Circle 66. Some male dolls 14. Blood line 67. ___ Station 16. One of three vessels 68. Discounted 17. Caspian feeder 69. U2 guitarist 18. Man of many words 19. Bygone title Down 20. Izzard album title 1. Posterior 23. Bowls 2. Solar system 24. Game piece model 25. Australian mimic 3. More indifferent 28. Interweave 4. Like tears 33. Some votes 5. French native 35. Army attack 6. Swag helicopter 7. Spur 36. He or she 8. Benefit 42. Sitting spot 9. One who hasn’t 43. Islam denomination turned pro?

44. First-aid item 10. Microprocessor type 46. Invigorate 11. Analytic, for short 52. Toupee 12. Empty 54. Thesis type 15. Take ___ (travel) 55. Source of 21. Bag grammatical debate 22. Public util.

26. Shag rugs 61. Animal house

27. Indian metropolis 29. Waiting period, seemingly 30. Blood letters 31. French vineyard 32. Chinese dynasty 34. “Wheel of Fortune” choice 36. Fraternity letter 37. “Yadda, yadda, yadda” 38. Delicacy 39. Break down 40. Eyeball benders 41. Daredevil’s trait 45. Percussion instrument 47. Samoan staple 48. Amount eaten 49. Stirred up 50. Amy or John 51. African menace 53. Distort 55. Hogwash 56. Excoriate 57. Bank claim 58. Like some wills 59. Enthusiasm 60. Egyptian fertility goddess

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. DTAC; 2. Beer; 3. Zeus (disguised as a swan) and Leda; 4. All of them; 5. German.

GOT YOUR NUMBER

ISLAND VIEW

■■ December 19, 1984

1962

The first year that NASA used computers for its mathematical calculations.

Before that they were all done by hand.

5,000

The amount, in baht, that you would get if you were able to sell all the chemicals that make up your body.

2,520

The smallest number that can be divided by all the numbers from 1 to 10.

32.8

Percentage of the population of Mexico who are obese, making the country the world’s “fattest”.

11

Precentage of the Earth’s surface used to produce food.

Source: Uberfacts

This week in history

Mermaid at Kata Beach. Photo by Tanyaluck Sakoot Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket?

Email it to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Deng Xiaoping and Margaret Thatcher sign the agreement to hand Hong Kong back to China in 1997.

■■ December 20, 1960 The National Front for the Liberation of Vietnam – better known as the Viet Cong – is formed to free South Vietnam from American influence.

■■ December 21, 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, t h e w o r l d ’s first full-length animated f e a t u r e , premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles.

■■ December 22, 2001 Passenger and Al Qaeda member Richard Reid attempts to destroy American Airlines Flight 63 by igniting explosives hidden in his shoes.

■■ December 23, 1954 The first successful kidney transplant is performed by Hartwell Harrison and Joseph Murray, in the US. ■■ December 24, 1818 The first performance of Stille Nacht (Silent Night) takes place in the church of St. Nikolaus in Oberndorf, Austria.

■■ December 25, 1643 Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean is found and named

by Capt William Mynors of the English East India Company vessel, the Royal Mary.

Source: Wikipedia thephuketnews

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Property PROPERTY FOR RENT CENTRAL KATHU CONDO. 1-BEDROOM dCondo Mine, near Kajonkiet school, main TescoLotus. Fully furnished, all mod cons, huge pool, fitness, security. Long-term preferred., Price: 11,000THB per month, Email: phuket.pn@gmail.com, Phone: 089 652 1951

Condominium for rent The Base, Downtown Phuket. 34 sqm,1 bedroom, fully furnished, security, fitness., Person: Suwit Traithipsirikul, Address: Opposite Central Festival, Email: tiwus@ hotmail.co.th, Phone: 081 537 9878

BOUTIQUE ROOM FOR RENT

1 Bedroom, Fully Furnished with Fiber Optic Wi-Fi, Safe & Good Location Rang Hill Area, Downtown Phuket. Friendly Local Neighborhood. Person: zhu, Email: zhunaumann@gmail.com, Phone: 0896683639

Large, Condo in Kathu

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

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

Amazing Beachfront Villa 4 bedroom pool villa on

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

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3 Bedroom Pool Villa in Laguna

A 3 bed villa with a large swimming pool and a BBQ station great for families. Modern, spacious & fully furnished. B100,000 a month!, Price: 100,000, Person: Kristina Alingalan, Address: Phuket , Email: kristina@ livephuket.com, Phone : 0869519969

Family Villa in Kamala rent

Comtemporary style villa perched on hillside overlooking Kamala. Fully furnished, 3 bed, safe, great for families.

75K THB p/m, Kristina Alingalan, Kamala, Phuket, kristina@livephuket.com, 0869519969

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

Apartment For Rent in Patong

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

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

One Boutique Room For Rent 1 Bedroom of

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

NORTH One of a kind retails space One of a kind retails space for rent!! 50 Square meter on road front building, only 16’000 THB per month.

Call now 085 797 0005, Price : 16000 , Person : Ying , Email : ying@thailandpooltables.com

A beautifully furnished 26th floor apartment on Beach Road central Patong, surround balcony, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen with dining area plus bar area, 240 SQM. WIFI, Sat TV, short or long term rental. For more details +66 (0)87 887 9070 or email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

HOUSE SHARE Professional non smoker required to share beautiful house in Cherngtalay.The house is in a very quiet area, very secure, has full internet, plenty of parking, western kitchen ect. 10000 Baht pcm plus bills. Interested? Please drop a line to chris@securitysafestop.com or call 081 9686 051.

Luxury appartment, Patong Luxury appartment for rent in Patong, 1bedroom 50 m2, fully furnish,balcony,kitchen, big swimmingpool.

15,000.- baht per month (1year contact) Min. 6 month, jstuder@loxinfo.co.th, 0810808831.

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

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

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

WEST Renovated Condo in Laguna Newly Renovated 1 Bd apartment for short and long-term rent in Allamanda 2 Residence, inside 5 star prestigious Laguna Resort, Phuket, Anna, 0824127022, lagunacondo@gmail.com

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

House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ ea@hotmail.com KATA BEACH Apts FOR RENT 1BR Aircon, WIFI, Spa, Fully Furnished. Start at 500 BHT Tel: 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638, nalumana2000@yahoo.com

Villa in Cheng Talay Newbuild 1 Bed in Quiet Resort Stunning Seaview f/f 1bed in North Patong with all facilities, swimming pool, sauna, gym, close to Junceylon & Patong Beach. 25K p/m for 6-12m.

Kristina Alingalan, kristina@livephuket.com, 0869519969

Pool Villa for Holiday Rental An elegant, high quality 3 bedroom villa with private 12 meter pool is available for short term or long term rental. Furnished to the highest standards, the property is part of a luxury private estate located only minutes to Nai Harn beach, restaurants and shops. 12 month contract 85,000 Baht/month Daily rates from 10,000 Baht/ day high season Dec thru April Daily rates from 15,000 Baht/day peak season Dec 21 – Jan 15, sales@villastellaphuket.com, 081 080-3184

Close to Laguna / Surin Beach this one bedroom Villa is up for long term rent.

Comes with full cable TV, maid service and Gardener. ( Has Telephone / ADSL internet line paid by tenant ), Asking 25,000 Baht per month ( excl : elec / water / Telephone ) Please contact : accounting@electricalmarine.com Tel : 076 272 177 or 085976911.

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

Retail Space Available

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

Beautiful Ocean & Sunset Views A highrise, highend apartment on Beach Rd central Patong. 2 bed 3 baths, sleeps 5, large kitchen with dinning & bar areas a spacious 240 SQM. All amenities provided. Short or long term. Daily rates from $295, discounts for weekly or monthly rentals. For more details email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

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

Ocean View 4 Bed Pool Villa

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

Amazing Beachfront Villa

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

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

DELUXE PENTHOUSE/LOFT 120SQM Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/Short term, Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.

Fi b e r n et 6 5 M B ,C a b l e T V, K i n g b e d, b i g bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

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

Retail space for rent

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

Modern Patong Condo for Rent Brand New Modern Pool Villa

SOUTH

Panoramic Ocean Views

House for Rent and Sale Large Space Apartment 48 sqm Sale&Rent

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

Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment

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

5 BDR LUX SEAVIEW POOL VILLA

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

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

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NORTH Highfield Mission Hills Phuket 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus.

2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@ yahoo.com

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

Yamu beach Land for Sale

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

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

Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn

Luxury Villa for Sale/Rent Oyster cove pool villa located near Cape Panwa.

Rent from 150,000 THB, Sale 38 M. 3 beds, Living area 600 sqm, Mr.Boonsin Leelavichitch, 081 691 3940

5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao, Phang-nga. larion2555@gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

WEST Kata Beach Ocean front Condo Luxur y 5 Star 1 BR condo Ocean view,furnished spa,pools,gym Quiet end on Kata Beach.Available to move in now!

These Aspasia units rarely for sale! 7.3M thb, asiasail@yahoo.com, 09 3670 4885

NOW AVAILABLE!!

1,2,3,4 bedroom different private pool villas for RENT in Naiharn-Rawai., start from 15000 baht/ month. (Holiday rental, Short-Long term) Please contact: 087-877-2320 En / 084-854-9889

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity. Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.

Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

NOW OPEN!!

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

PROPERTY FOR SALE NORTH 3bed 2 bath Home for Sale 3 bed 2 bath home for sale. 1Km from heroines monument. Kitchen and storage room added to home. Thai/Eng:0869510123. 3MBaht

BLUE CANYON GOLF CONDO PENTHOUSE BLUE CANYON GOLF CONDO 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, 2 Storey Fully Furnished SEA and GOLF course views For Sale or Rent Great Value 089 8683171, Price: 40,000 baht per sq m, Email: jnixon9@hotmail.com

NAKA ISLAND Beachfront house, panoramic views of bay & islands to the south, built 2007, easy access to Phuket, 240sqm on 2 floors, 4 beds, 750sqm plot, separate house for staff., Phone: +66 (0)848461270

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

Luxury living BangTao Beach California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. Rental revenue. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers.

Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 200 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure., Price: 21.9, Person: PEDER BERGGREN, Address: Soi Cherngtalay 14, Phone: +66-612397670, Fax: +66-819684807

3 Bed, Large Garden, Koh Kaew Chuan Cheun Lagoon, near British School & Boat Lagoon Marina(shops, gym,swim pool). 2 x Chanode land title for 584 sq.m, private cul-de-sac location.

Good water supply. 6.45 mil Bt, Price: 6,450,000 , Person: AJ, Email: adrian.j.simpson@gmail.com, Phone: 0860406866

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

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument.

1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu

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

AO POR SEAVIEW LAND

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

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

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

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

LARGE SURIN BEACH CONDO B 10.9 MILLION Three bedroom, sea view 148 m2 condo apartment on prestigious Surin Beach, Phuket. Must sell, now only B10.9 million (original price over 15 mil). Tel. 081 676 8717, email: teera@email.biz

BANGTAO PENTHOUSE FOR SALE 124 sq.m penthouse, 2bed 2 bath. Total 3 floors, No elevator. Within walking distance to Bangtao and Surin beach. Partial seaview from roof top.

Reduce price for quick sale 9.5M baht. Please email for more details, 9.5 M/THB, Suppamas, suppamas@live.com , Phone : 0896557480

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

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

Beautiful Land LagunaCherngtalay Chanote title, yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai. Khun Chanchira, 081 367 7683. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

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

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

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

Panoramic Ocean Views A beautifully furnished 26th floor apartment on Beach Road central Patong, surround balcony, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen with dining area plus bar area, 240 SQM. WIFI, Sat TV, short or long term rental. For more details +66 (0)87 887 9070 or email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

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

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

Surin beach land for sale New Luxury Villa For Sale 3 bedrooms,

Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet.

Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1-April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322.

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DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM

6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space.

Good rental return 10 pct. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Freehold - Lagoon View!!!

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

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 MB.THB/RENT 150,000THB/ MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities.

Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.

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

Laguna Luxury 1 Bed Golf Totally renovated: new kitchen, wood floors, semi furnished, sound system.

Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card. THB 7.4M. Owner 084 247 1632, phuket3203@ gmail.com

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM P r i c e 14 . 9 M B .T H B / R e n t f r o m 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct.

Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 26.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. cleaning,linen,towels change weekly.

Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms.

Wash/dry machine. Big complete kitchen.

Quiet location. Only extra cost electricity.

Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@ gmail.com

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale:

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11.9 MB 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space.

089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com Search C146.

2 room Apartment in Patong Special price! Excellent apart. in HavenLagoon 57sq.m. 300m. to the beach. Euro repair, furniture, appliances,2air-conditioner. Living ro om+kitchen,bedroom,bathroom,balcony,park ing,WiFi,gym,2pools,24Hour Secur., Person: Andrey, Email : abel555@yandex.ru, Phone: +79166976770

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

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RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc.

Completely furnished to very high standard.

Motivated owner leaving.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB. Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com.

See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

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

KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE SEA-VIEW LAND FOR SALE KAMALA 2.75 Rai 4500sqm. Nor Sor 3 Kor Title Ready to built with building permit already, electricity & road access OK, only THB 10 Mio/Rai T 088 7680942 or pascal.elephantboutiquehotel@gmail.com

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

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

Beautiful Sea & Mountain Views New 1 Bedroom condo in Kata includes WIFI, TV, Sauna, Pool, Gym, Restaurant & Coffee lounge. Manager&Rental P r o g r a m s a va l u a b l e i nve s t m e nt ready to move in total area 44.2 sqm.

Priced to sell @ 3.98 MBT O.N.O. Call +66(0)878879070, ianscondo@ yahoo.com

Karon Hill land for sale Land 7,188 sqm, 4 Rai 1 Nhgan 97.1 Wah, seaview 270 °. Access road, electricity & water.

Chanote title. 75MB nego. Contact Valentina or K. Bernd, Valentina & K. Bernd , Email: Valentina@ilo-phuket.com, Valentina ( + 66(0) 85 12 91 550), K. Bernd 076 340 731 office; 081 896 3479 mobile

CENTRAL Palm Colonate A luxury modern-colonial villa, 6 bedroom suites on the edge of the famed “Loch Palm Golf Course”, Kathu which outstanding golf & mountain-vista views. Only 22.5 THB.Center of Phuket, within 10 mins to Central Festival, Tesco lotus, Big C, Phuket international hospital, Bangkokphuket hospital, International school (BISP, KIS, Head start international school), Sarawut ,Email: sarawut@wahestate.com ,0866130068

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

House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!!

House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD TVs, Pool Table. At Kathu. Tel: 086 - 0826078.Email:astroboy1959 @ hotmail.com

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

087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).

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

Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.

For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

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

Urgent sale

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

Beautiful Villa For Sale 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool.

Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

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

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa

LAND FOR SALE...CHEAP

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTH APARTMENTS IN RAWAI: PRICE REDUCED Modern apartments in a luxury estate with all amenities and 5 min walk from the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living room with European kitchen, 3 balconies, full set of furniture bought in 2014, total space 135 sqm. Gated community with a big pool, kids’ playground and parking (parking space included into the price). Price reduced to 7,99 MB for quick sale. Call: 0881684250, +79264380129, Сергей , ssmagin@inbox.ru

Great plot in Rawai for sale Freehold House for sale

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale

Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey detached house on quiet cul-de-sac in Kathu.

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

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

091 876 2330.

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

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

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

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

Bar & Restaurant For Sale!

2unit Building.Good location,near Chalong pier.

Incl.furniture&kitchen equipment. 2bedrooms on 2nd flr.Contact us for more info & offer, Price : 2.4M (negotiable), Denciana Aliangan, 2/9-10, Moo 5. T.Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130, (66) 081-538-5746

NEW PRIVATE POOL VILLA CHALONG 5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company.

Good Parking. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

Rawai Great Buying Lovely house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.

Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Reduced for a quick sale Spacious Pool Villa in Chalong, Fully furnished with 4 Bed, 3 Bath, western kitchen, dining room, living room, swimming pool, garden & mountain view.

Convenient, quiet and secure. Contact: alexanderseago@gmail.com , Person : Alex Seago , Email : alexanderseago@ gmail.com , Phone : 087-8923876

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY VILLA & LAND: 3 bed room, 4 3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

PROPERTY FOR SALE SOUTH 3-storey apartment on the beach

3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible.

Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong.

Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 beds, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport.

Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

Kathu Golf Condo for Sales

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

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

Office/Shop For Rent Chalong Pier Road ground floor unit available for shop or office use. Excellent location on this popular and well-known road.

For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341.

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

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

RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden.

Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen.

Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. MB12.9.

Call 087 273 0141, alangath@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nai Harn Baan Bua

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

Price 22.5 MB.

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

Land for sale 2 rai of land in the South

of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail.ru; samat2011@ yandex.ru, Price: B18.5 million for 1 rai .

Land for Sale Cherngtalay Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area.

Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome.

Phuketlandvilla@hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF Popular hotel in Central Patong is looking for an Executive Chef. The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.

The applicant must be able to assume full Management of a busy Kitchen and be able to co-ordinate Staff. Other duties include: Purchasing, Costing Innovative ideas and external catering events. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience and ability. Languages Required: Thai / English

Excellent THAI CHEF Looking for an excellent Thai Chef to work abroad. I am looking for an excellent Thai Chef to work overseas in Sri Lanka at a new Thai Restaurant. Would require to speak little bit of english but what I am looking for is a really good chef who can make Authentic Thai food. Will provide great salary and accomodation Please contact me on suranga.sd@gmail.com to discuss further.

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

Assistant Branch Manager 20 K We are hiring!!!!! Both positions

1 Position: Yacht Charter Assistant; excellent written and spoken english, computer and internet, secretarial experience, Thai national 1 Position: Marketing Assistant; Video, Photo, Adobe, Internet and good English, Thai national Please call Rico Stapel at: 0866900444 and send resume to rico@princessyachtssea.com,

for our new branch in Phuket and to be part of our energetic team. Excellent commission & benefits. Email info@ thailandpooltables.com, 20,000 THB per month, Ying.

Kotasovac An offer you can not refuse!

Anyone who wants to be within a few weeks of earning money an interesting way, contact us. It involves a simple promotional activity on the Internet, which is very fairly assessed and which can behandled easily, by even a schoolboy! For work, you need a computer, patience and a desire to change their financial situation for the better. If you want to have an interesting monthly income, contact us as soon as possible. We would like to help.

Contact by e-mail only: kotasovac@gmail.com, Email : kotasovac@gmail.com

AKA THAILAND looking for candidates to fill position: Operation Manager, Chief Accountant, Website & Graphic Designer, Customer Service (English language is a must, Competitive salary for the right candidate) please send CV to info@akathailand.com, Angie, Chalong, 076 604004

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Buy&Sell BOATS & YACHTS Silver Princess Yacht PC530 A 53 ft Power Catamaran by Silver Princess Yachts.

Beautiful design, compact yacht with space & modern interior. Dimensions: 53 ft length, 21 ft beam, 4 ft draft, 50 passengers, Price: 22,000,000, Person: Sonny, Phone: 669-8810-5024, Website: www.silver-princess.com, Email : sonny@silver-princess.com

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

WILLIAMS 325 TURBOJET for Sale GREAT DEAL! Asking price is 320,000 THB vs 991,620 THB for the new! Price is negotiable.

Year 2010, Excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec!

Sunbrella covers. CALL NOW! Mob: 089 558 8811, 320,000 THB, Irina, sales@fivestarseacruises.com

TechWorX Marine.

Service and install of Smart phone or pad controlled Marine AV and IT, Media servers systems.

External antenna 3G/4G internet systems. Reliable onboard Wi-Fi. Phuket and Bangkok. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

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

Williams 325 Turbojet for Sale

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

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

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Crownline 320 LS 50 kts Bowrid:Very

2009 POWER CATAMARAN

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

45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D-4 IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours.

Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new.

Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@ yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

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

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

CAR FOR SALE TOYOTA FORTUNER 2008 SILVER,TAN LEATHER INTERIOR, 2.7 PETROL, 69,000 KM,ORIGINALOWNER,NO ACCIDENTS, EXCELLENT CONDITION, CLEAN CAR,FULL TOYOTA SERVICE RECORD, INS AND TAX TO AUGUST 2015. CALL 0883863556 TO VIEW, 700,000, 0883863556

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

Bertram 505 Conver for sale Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley. Price: 7,000,000 THB, Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

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

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

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

Tel: 089 971 0278, or email eddyelan@yahoo.com for more details.

2013 SUZUKI CARRY 2 cars, 8100 km and 16500 km. Top condition. Price: 300,000 THB/car o.b.o. Tel 080-5889390 Eng or 0925628762 Thai

Subaru WRX STI A Line 2012 Arctic silver with satin gray wrap, Advance racing wheel, STI front and side spoiler, Cold air intake, HKS exhaust, Fuel bank system, STI rear diffuser, Engine remapping, Turbo boost control, Front anti roll bar, Front and back strap bar, Racing STI steel wheel, Mint 2,000 km., Price: 3,500,000, Person: Rujiporn (Fang), Email: fang@sripanwa.com, Phone: 076-371000

2006 Toyota Yaris Good Cond’n 2006 Lt. Blue Toyota Yaris for immediate sale.

135K kms, well maintained and serviced, no accidents, reliable car. Call/email Matt, Price: 260,000 Firm, Phone: 0900720566

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 8,000 km., The General Lee orange, Wrap in black satin color, Standard 6200 cc with 425 hp, Aftermarket parts, Mopar intake, Mega flow exhaust, H&R lowering spring, Front & back strut bars, Front anti roll bar, Hennessy engine remapping, Now delivering 488 hp, Price: 4,200,000, Person: Rujiporn (Fang), Email: fang@sripanwa.com, Phone: 076-371000

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CAR FOR SALE 2014 Fortuner TRD 1300 Km 1.27 MB 1 month old brand new fortuner 3.0 D4D absolutely fully loaded TRD SPORTIVO full time 4WD price new 1.549.000 selling for 1.270.000 1 MONTH OLD real chance to buy a top model fortuner reason for sale DONT LIKE DIESEL. not negosiable no more discount no bargaining no trades please respect this and kindly NO EMAILS calls only, Price: 1,270,000 THB, Person: Christopher, Phone: 08-43772526

BMW X5 First to see will buy, LPG, New air suspen. Contact 084 054 8122 to view. Price : 850,000 THB.

Honda Accord 2.4 – Like New !

Only 4 years old (9/2010), Only 52TKM, Aut.,Top model, 1 owner, black leather,8 airbagsNew 1.5 m. THB,Now only 795.000THB., Email: tik@smartproperty.net, Phone: Eng: 0867479292 Thai: 0819705204

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

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

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

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

Chevi Colorado + Honda PCX FOR SALE Pick-up truck Chevrolet Colorado LTZ 2013 4x4 for sale.

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

LOST & FOUND Missing golden retriever Golden retriever missing from land and house area, chalong. 5 yrs old, but small for her age. Name, TINA. Call 0899731180 if you see this dog in your area recently, Gary, garyfordham@hotmail.com, 0899731180

FURNITURE Folding Event Chairs 100 funky, modern design chairs that fold for easy storage. Made from high quality plastic that won’t change colour in the heat.

Great for a restaurant or events. Bought in Bangkok from Pioneer Furniture. Paid approx 950 THB per chair. Willing to separate but would prefer to sell as a bulk lot. Some are still brand new in unopened boxes and all are in excellent condition, Price : 650 THB each, Andrea, ndreachappell@gmail.com, 0802087454

FINAL INVENTORY SALE DON’T MISS

FURNITURE, ORIENTRUGS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS, CDs, ANTIQUES, DINING SET 4x8 IVORY, STEREO, LAMPS++ CALL HEINO 076 289 894 AT 19/2 RAWAI VILLAS. SHOWTIME 9AM to EVENINGS.

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

Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Auto 120.000Kms/2006 1 owner excellent condition, 1st class insurance, new tyres, full options, leather interior, airbag, ABS. 081 968 1416, 250.000THB

Ford Everest Limited 3.0 4x4 Excellent condition 2010, 1 owner fully loaded: GPS, DVD, Rear Seat TV, rear camera, leather, 8 seats, 6 air bags. 39,500 km priced for immediate sale. Ford Dealer serviced, 810,000 THB, Mike, Chalong , 088 491 3857.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES House and Pet Minding Are you going away over the up coming Christmas and New Year period? Are you looking for someone to house mind, feed and walk your pets. I can come by turn your lights on and off, pick up your mail, feed and walk pets or even house sit long term.

References available, Prices start from 100bht per day. Email Philbrandel@gmail. com for more information., Person: Phil, Email: breakfast@classactmedia.co.th

Eng-Rus Translation Services Don’t miss the booming Russian market! Get your menu, brochure or website translated into Russian for as low as THB 350 per page. We are the professional trusted by Phuket’s leading companies. For more details, please email Anton at antmakhrov@gmail.com.

JEWELLERY /WATCHES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold Breitling Crosswind Chronograph - 40 Diamonds - 43mm 18k Yellow Gold - Reference: K13355 nr: 1677. Pre-Owned - Purchased October 2004 from authorized Breitling dealer.

Contact for more infomation 090 901 3601.

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

We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks.

We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Electric portable cookers (2) Electric portable cooker

(x2). Never used - still in their boxes. Smart auto temperature control, 3 cooking zones and auto switch off. Bought for 42,000 THB each - selling for 22,000 THB each. Can buy just one or both, Contact Simon, md@classactmedia.co.th, 084 768 0536 .

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

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

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

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Band available for events New on Phuket island; 5-piece good quality music band available for all sorts of events Corporate events, weddings, gala dinners, parties, festivals etc. Genre: pop/top 40, motown and a bit of rock. Please contact: Brigitta, 0822577102, rigittalouisa@yahoo.com

Business For Rent Massage Spa and Travel Agent with Room for Motorbike Rental good location close to Laree Hotel in Patong Beach. Low key money and Rent, Darren, billycross666@outlook.com, 098 040 8356

For sale Navy Bar Soi Sea Dragon, Bangla, Patong.

Key money paid until October 2015. Asking price for 1.6 MB., Email: playschoolphil@yahoo.com, Phone: 081 083 3231 Bangla rd bar for sale

Bangla rd Patong bar for sale 10 meters from the band everything included alcohol stock computer fridge chairs 8 year lease 3.9 million baht eng.086 2752264 or thai 0806195985, Price : 3.9, Person: ed bayford, Email: edbay54@yahoo.ca, Phone: 0862752264

GUESTHOUSE LEASE FOR SALE

13 year lease on 15 room guesthouse in Patong for sale.

Includes bar and kitchen plus all equipment and fittings, Price : 3.5M, Person : Paul, Patong, +66-81-958-1055, www.expatguesthouse.com, pauljames@expathotel.com

Business for sale Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers. For further info email samos1941@gmail.com

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

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BUY & SELL IN PHUKET PERSONAL SERVICES Lebanese Restaurant Like most Mediterranean countries, much of what the Lebanese eat is dictated by the seasons. In Lebanon, very rarely are drinks served without being accompanied by food.

Soi Sansabai, Patong, Phuket 83150, Phone : Mr. Hassan - 080 086 3163 or Mr Nadu (Nader) - 083 214 8742

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

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

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

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

PETS /BOARDING Chihuahua Dog

Sale Chihuahua Dog, male 4 month old., Email: jstuder@loxinfo.co.th, Phone: 0810808831

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

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

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

GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS Attention Gennewa Gold members.

Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com

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

TechWorX Residential.

Smar t home automation systems.

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

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Thailand on brink of SE Asia supremacy FOOTBALL

Phuket FC boost T their roster, YL1 gets four teams FOOTBALL THE RONINS’ ANNOUNCed several additions to their roster last week just as the Thai sport world learnt which four teams will join the Yamaha League-1 next season.

Former Osotspa M-150 FC player Patiphat Armotontri is among the signees and is an experienced Thai Premier League player.

The other players include goalkeeper Piyawat Inthonphim, Narit Klaysap, Suriya Prawarana, Sarawut Pheangdan, Prathan Senala, Phakin Sopapoe, and Natchanon

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The new signings will all be in the Phuket FC starting lineup as they host Malaysian club Sarawak FC on December 21 at Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town. Kick off is 5pm, entry is free.

In addition, Prachuap FC, Phichit FC, Thai Honda FC and Sukhothai FC have all been promoted to Yamaha League-1 for the 2015 season following their two month Champions League competition between regional Thai teams.

Class Act Media is a proud media partner of Phuket FC.

hailand are ready to begin their push to regain the AFF Suzuki Cup after hosting Malaysia in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala National Stadium on Wednesday (December 17).

“We are ready for the final. Our players are looking forward to the final, and are fit enough to play for the whole 90 minutes,’’ Thailand coach Kiatisak Senamuang said Tuesday (December 16).

He said he had not yet decided whether to use midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin or forward Adisak Kraisorn as a lone striker. Adisak was suspended in the War Elephants’ 3-0 win against the Philippines in the second leg of the semifinal at Rajamangala last week, following a scoreless draw in the first leg in Manila.

Thailand captain and goalkeeper Kawin Thammasatchanan said he is hopeful his young team will not freeze on the big stage as they try to

break a 12-year drought.

“In the last edition of the AFF Suzuki Cup [in 2012], we came close to the title [before losing to Singapore in the final],” said Kawin.

Malaysia coach Dollah Saleh said: “We came here to take a good result back to Malaysia, and we are ready to play.”

Malaysia have played well away from home in the current tournament. The Tigers beat hosts Singapore 3-1 in their

final group game to advance to the semi-finals. They lost 2-1 to Vietnam in the first leg of the semi-final in Kuala Lumpur but sealed a shock 4-2 win in Hanoi.

“Hopefully we can do the same in Bangkok as we did in Hanoi. I did not expect we would play that well but we did it. It is a good sign,” Saleh said.

Thailand beat Malaysia 3-2 in the group stage in Singapore with Adisak scoring twice and

Saleh highlighted the danger posed by the Thai striker.

“Adisak does not miss many chances [as] he showed when he netted two goals against us in the group stage,” Saleh said.

The second leg of the final will be played at Bukit Jalil on Saturday. Bangkok Post The Phuket News went to print before the kick-off of the first and second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 final.

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ICC victorious over strong Patong in Phuket 40-Over CRICKET Neil Quail editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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sland CC opened their 2014/2015 Phuket 40-Over season with a victory by just one run and two overs to spare as they defeated rivals Patong CC last Sunday (December 14) at the Alan cooke Ground in Thalang.

Patong players were looking to avenge their Outrigger T20 finals loss to ICC back in September but it was not to be.

Patong’s new pace bowler,

Wasim Bhatt, combined well with Imtiaz Mushtaq to stifle ICC and have their batsmen reeling at 3 for 21 by the end of the seventh over. Indeed, both Bhatt and Mushtaq finished on almost identical figures of 4-27 and 4-26, respectively from their allotted eight overs.

Desperate for stability, Shah Ullah (45) and Ravi Naik (37) put their heads down and notched up a partnership of 108, both taking advantage of dismal Patong’s fielding.

With the score on 129, Naik and Ullah both lost their wickets to Patong’s openers, which brought Pir Sami to the

crease. His quick-fire 22 off 23 balls helped boost the total to 8 for 163, before Neil Quail wrapped up the ICC innings with two wickets from three balls in the 39th over.

Chasing 168 to win, Captain Seemant Raju and Mushtaq’s start offered promise, but the game saw controversy when Sami clean bowled Mushtaq — the Patong batsman indicating his concentration was broken by comments made during the bowler’s delivery.

Following stern words from umpire John King to ICC players, the game resumed with Stuart Hamilton (26) going

on to support his skipper in a partnership of 70 and taking Patong to a score of 77. ICC’s captain, Anand Chand, removed his Patong counterpart bringing Paddy Morton (14) to the centre.

Hamilton’s turn ended three runs later, which brought out Quail (32) and Morton who took the score to 100 when an uncharacteristic loose shot gave an outside edge for wicket keeper Junaid to easily take and send Morton to the clubhouse.

Justin Swart (8) and Quail hoisted Patong’s tally to 132 before Naik caught Swart in the deep off the bowling of

Chand. The same combination combined to then remove Quail 12 runs later. The partnership of Bhatt (13) and Mike Khan (6) yielded another 16 runs before both succumbed to the bowling of Sami. Once Anthony Van Blerk brought the score to 166 before lofting a catch to Junaid, Patong’s tail-enders offered no resistance and they fell one run short of ICC’s total.

The adage of ‘catches win matches’ will certainly be haunting Patong’s post-match deliberations; in total, seven opportunities were put down along with the added disappointment of handing 38 extras

to the opposition. Man of the Match went to Ravi Naik for his batting and fielding performances.

This Sunday (December 21), Village ICC will take on Laguna CC at 10am at the ACG in Thailand. The league will be on break after that match until January 4.

Anyone intersted in getting involved with cricket in Phuket can email the Phuket Cricket Group Chairman at chairman@phuketcricketgroup. com, or visit www.phuketcricketgroup.com for more information.

ENJOY CIROC AT LOVE NIGHTLIFE PHUKET AND CHANDON BRUT AT LOVE SKY BAR Phuket’s biggest and most beautiful 5-star international entertainment destination is NOW OPEN. Patong city welcomes Love Nightlife, a new venue with a skybar and rooftop pool. Find us on Floor 3+ Rooftop of Jungceylon Shopping Centre.

Love Nightlife.SkyBar.Rooftop Pool Phuket is the biggest premium 3 level entertainment venue in Patong, Thailand, dedicated to providing A-class nightlife and beach club experiences. The entertainment destination has a schedule of high class artists, performers and events planned for the 2014/15 high season including The Official Café del Mar Sunday Sessions (every week) and Pacha Ibiza On Tour (Jan 3, 2015). Come and experience the new standard in entertainment. For more information please visit our website www.lovenightlife.com 076-366-715 thephuketnews

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Over 20 countries expected for RBFC fishing tourney FISHING

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ore than 57 hours of non-stop fishing are expected to take place in March at the Rawai Beach Fishing Club’s (R BFC) Thailand 2015 “Classic” Sport Fishing Tournament.

The event traditionally takes place every February but has since been moved to March 18–20 to accommodate teams from other countries. Over 20 boats have confirmed that they will take part, including teams from Australia, Canada, Germany, Australia, Russia, USA, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and Singapore.

Fishing will be held on the waters surrounding the Similan Islands, renowned as Thailand’s ‘premium sport fishing area’ and is about 70 miles northwest

of Chalong, Phuket.

The winners of the tournament will be announced at an awards dinner at Kan Eang@Pier Restaurant in Chalong on Friday, March 20 beginning at 6:30pm. Guest tickets available, for more

information visit rawaibeachfishingclub.com.

The boats for the competition will all cruise to the area the day before the event begins. Only a few game fishing boats are still available, team enquiries should be made

Phuket teen wins 7 golds at national championships BRITISH INTERNATIONAL School, Phuket (BISP) swimmer Pawapotako “Eing” Phiangkhwan swam to an incredible 7 gold medals at the Thailand National Championships this past week, picking up the Outstanding Swimmer Award in the process.

BISP FF JSA HPT Swim Academy Head Coach Simon Jones said, “Incredible results Eing, you are an amazing representative for BISP, and

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we’re looking forward to an even better 2015!”

The BISP swim team have been busy lately as several of their athletes recently represented their respective countries at the FINA World Short Course Championships 2014 in Doha.

For more information on the Swim Programme at BISP, contact Simon Jones: sjones@ bisphuket.ac.th.

to Warren Crowe at info@ rawaibeachfishingclub.com.

Last year, Australian team Fish Darwin took home the top prize with 110 points and capturing both the biggest Marlin (167 cm) and biggest Sailfish (203 cm).

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Young Phuketians race for SEA Games spot SAILING Nattapong “Max” Yuang-ngam and Kartoon “Toon” Jundet from the Phuket Youth Sailing Club (PYSC) have been invited to compete in the National Optimist qualifiers at Sattahip, taking place this weekend December 20 and 21.

If successful, both Max and Toon will represent Thailand in the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2015.

It’s a continuation of a big year for Phuket youth sailors, as Toon finished 5th overall in the 4.2m class at the Zhik Topper World Championships in Wales back in August. PYSC’s Kuluk “Ta” Sarawuth finished 7th in the same event.

“The invitation to attend the qualifiers is a great accolade to the club and a great accomplishment to these young sailors who live in children’s home, and only train once a week against fellow sailors who train every day,” said Katy Gooch, head coach of PYSC. Max and Toon recently finished 1st and 2nd respectively in the Dinghy Series leading up to the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. They also finished 4th and 6th respectively in the

PKCR International Dinghy Regatta in the Optimist Class.

The Optimist class – for sailors under 15 – uses a small, single-handed sailing dinghy.

Max and Toon have both been training once a week for several years at the PYSC in Cape Panwa. The club is known for training orphaned and disadvantaged children through their partnership with the Phuket Sunshine Village.

“We have already come a long way. However, as with all amateur sports, finding stable financial support is the greatest obstacle to the best intentions so we need to find other ways to support the programme” Gooch said.

For more information or to support the PYSC, contact Katy Gooch at katy@toppersailphuket.com.

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Rooney and Mata both found the net before half-time, the latter apparently from an offside position, before van Persie added a third to avenge United’s loss to Liverpool by the same scoreline at Old Trafford in March.

Victory, United’s sixth in a row, allowed Louis van Gaal’s side to move back to within eight points of leaders Chelsea and five of champions Manchester City, fuelling hopes of a slow-burning title push. “”In spite of the goals, we gave a lot of chances away.

That was every time we gave unnecessary passes away and that is how we have to improve,” United manager van Gaal told Sky Sports.

United’s fans finished the game by chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning!” at Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers, whose side limped out of the Champions League in mid-week and now trail United by 10 points.

But Liverpool might have emerged from the game with more credit had it not been for a stunning display by United goalkeeper David de Gea, who denied Raheem Sterling and substitute Mario Balotelli three times each.

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Man of the match, Manchester United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea leaves the pitch at the final whistle in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Photo: Manchester United website Gea superbly palmed a closerange shot from Balotelli onto the crossbar.

“We created so many chances today and David de Gea was man of the match,” said Rodgers.

Meanwhile, leaders Chelsea and nearest rivals Manchester City preserved the status quo at the top of the Premier League table with a pair of unspectacular victories last Saturday (December 13).

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa scored as Chelsea won 2-0 at home to Hull City, who had Tom Huddlestone sent off, while champions City beat Leicester City 1-0 despite losing Edin Dzeko and Vincent Kompany to injury.

A minor injury to Thibaut Courtois meant that Petr Cech made his first league start of the season in goal for Chelsea, who were bidding to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle.

Jose Mourinho’s side went ahead in the seventh minute at

Stamford Bridge, with Hazard ghosting in from the right flank to head home Oscar’s inswinging cross from the left.

Costa made it 2-0 eight minutes later, gathering a pass from the influential Hazard and drilling a shot past Allan McGregor to claim his 12th goal of the campaign.

“It was not a special performance; it was just a goodenough performance,” said Chelsea manager Mourinho.

“We were never in trouble.”

Manchester City registered a seventh successive win in all competitions, but victory at Leicester’s King Power Stadium came at the cost of injuries to striker Dzeko and captain Kompany.

Having previously lost top scorer Sergio Aguero to a knee injury that will keep him out until next year, City saw Dzeko withdraw from the starting XI after hurting himself in the warm-up.

Chelsea remain three points clear of City.

West Ham United squandered an opportunity to claim third place after drawing 1-1 at Sunderland, while fifth-place Southampton’s downturn in form continued as they fell to a fourth straight loss at Burnley.

Arsenal drew level on points with Southampton, two points below the Champions League places, after Olivier Giroud and birthday boy Santi Cazorla each scored twice in a 4-1 win at home to Newcastle United.

Craig Gardner scored the

only goal as West Bromwich Albion won 1-0 at home to his formative club Aston Villa, who had West Brom old boy Kieran Richardson dismissed for a studs-up lunge on Stephane Sessegnon.

Meanwhile, Stoke striker Peter Crouch swiftly cancelled out a headed 11th-minute opener by James McArthur as Mark Hughes’s team claimed a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

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Pacquiao and Floyd call each other out BOXING

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hilippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao wants to give faithful fight fans a Christmas present -the promise of a blockbuster world title face-off with Floyd Mayweather.

The talk of the long-anticipated bout between the two gained steam in recent days, with Mayweather on Friday (December 12) proposing a May 2 date and Pacquiao re-

sponding with a vow to chase him into submission.

On Tuesday (December 16), Pacquiao tweeted another teaser: “@FloydMayweather, don’t be a boxing humbug. Let’s give the fans the fight they want. They have waited long enough.”

The two were long-time rivals as the “best poundfor-pound” boxers of their generation, but the dream fight has never materialized to the disappointment of the

boxing world.

Speaking to Showtime Sports in the US on Friday night, Mayweather, 37, said he wants his next fight to be against the Filipino star.

However, the American nicknamed “Money” said -without giving details – that the expected richest fight in boxing history will only happen if he receives a much bigger share of the purse than his opponent.

Hours later, Pacquiao told AFP from his southern Philippines home city of General

Santos that money was not the issue.

“As early as January this year, I challenged him to a charity fight,” said Pacquiao, winner of an unprecedented eight world titles in different weight classes. “Until now, he has not agreed to it. So, money is not the issue in our fight.”

“This fight is about legacy, this is about making the fans happy and, above all, this is for the good of boxing,” Pacquiao said Saturday (December 13).

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Arsenal stars hail ‘inspirational’ Henry FOOTBALL PRESENT-DAY ARSENAL stars led the tributes to club great Thierry Henry last week after the former France striker announced his retirement from professional football.

Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations on an outstanding career @ThierryHenry. Top player. Top guy. #Legend.”

The club’s German playmaker Mesut Ozil tweeted: “Once you enchanted all of us – now I can only say: Thanks

for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend.”

English winger Theo Walcott, who inherited Henry’s number 14 jersey after the

Frenchman left the club in 2007, said: “A true inspiration to me in my career. Thank you @ThierryHenry & good luck in your new path.”

Henry, 37, became a world and European champion with France and won the Champions League at Barcelona, but it is for his record-breaking exploits with Arsenal that he will be best remembered. He won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups with the club, set a new Arsenal scoring record of 228 goals, and was honoured with a statue outside the Emirates Stadium in 2011.

Arsenal’s website pub-

lished a link to a July 2008 fan poll in which Henry was voted the greatest player in the club’s history.

Having finished his playing career with the New York Red Bulls, Henry is due to return to London next month to work as an analyst and ambassador for Sky Sports.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, who will work alongside Henry at Sky, said: “He’s potentially one of the greatest players in the world and even if you supported another team, you couldn’t help but enjoy watching him play.” AFP