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Australian tourist Rahni Larin, 27, received serious back injuries when the speedboat she was travelling in to Phi Phi island was hit by strong waves on January 30. She and others who were hurt blamed reckless driving by the boat’s skipper, but compensation was disputed by the boat operator. The new tourist court might have brought a just and quick settlement.

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Abbot caught on film in sex romp

ideo of a Phang Nga monk – a well-known abbot with many followers – having sex with the middle-aged wife of a local businessman has caused a furore in the local online community. The footage has also been copied to VCD and widely distributed across Phuket, Phang Nga and the South of Thailand. While some commentators deplored the actions of the monk and his paramour, others decried the footage as false, saying that it did not show the abbot, and that it was somehow created using video technology. On Wednesday morning, however, Phra Khru Boonyaphinan, known to followers as

This still taken from the video shows the monk and his girlfriend hugging before they abandon their clothes. Ajarn Leet, resigned from the monkhood, effectively defrocking himself. The tryst was filmed at a

house in Srisoonthorn Village 5 in Thalang. There is no arguing that what is seen in the video is

highly inappropriate. There are two chapters. In the first, which lasts just under 20 minutes, the woman is seen welcoming the monk, after which they sit and chat, enjoy snacks together and count money. The woman then stands up and the monk says, “It’s time.” They both strip and, holding hands, walk to a part of the room that is off-camera. The second section of the video lasts for two hours, during most of which nothing can be seen happening. Towards the end, however, the two again walk in front of the camera, naked, before putting their clothes on again. The back-story being related around the island is that the woman is married to a local businessman. He and his relatives had long been aware of the ongoing affair between the monk and the wife. The husband had tried to get his wife to agree to a divorce but she would not go along with the terms offered. The relatives then persuaded the husband that tougher measures were needed, hence the decision to set up a camera in the living room to film the couple. The wife has apparently been shown the video, but it is not known what her reaction was. Ajarn Leet was famed for making magical Palat Kit Jet Naree Nang Turaka talismans, small erotic carvings in the shape of a penis, to be worn on a cord around the waist. For believers, the talisman would have the effect of intensifying any feelings a women would have for the wearer. Eakkapop Thongtub

Brazilian tourist Rosemary Kaberra was delighted to have her expensive camera returned after it was snatched.

Camera grabbers quickly arrested SWIFT ACTION BY KARON police resulted in the arrest of two young thieves and the return of the expensive Nikon camera they had grabbed from a Brazilian tourist less than 48 hours earlier. Rosemary Maria Kaberra reported on Monday (September 16) that she had been walking along Soi Kaetkwan in Karon at about 2 am when the duo came alongside on a motorbike and snatched the camera from her shoulder. Police checked security cameras around the area and, just over a day later, arrested a 22-year-old Thai man, Kanin

Kongchana and a Burmese teenager who cannot be named because he is under 18 years of age. They also recovered the stolen camera and seized a Yamaha Fino motorbike used in the robbery. Both confessed to the theft and were taken to Karon Police Station where they were booked on a charge of robbery while using motorised transport. The camera was returned to the delighted tourist, who said how impressed she was with the efficiency of the police. Eakkapop Thongtub

Two held for mob beating of top cop TWO MEN HAVE BEEN arrested for their part in the savage beating of a police colonel who was trying to arrest a suspected highway robber in Bang Tao. Pol Col Sommai On-Kham was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital after being beaten unconscious by a mob at a football match on September 10. Police had gone to arrest Wirat ‘Kham’ Prabphet, 36,

on charges of armed robbery, attempted murder and vehicle theft. Kham was playing in a football match when the five police, in plain clothes, arrived at the Ban Bangtao School football field. Football fans, thinking that the police were, unaccountably, about to hurt someone for playing football, poured out of the stands and chased the officers. The police ran away but Col Sommai was caught and received a vicious beating. Amid the chaos Kham made good his escape. Examination of security camera footage allowed police to identify some of those who attacked the officers and on Saturday (September 14) Suchat Wanthong and Thepnarin Manabut were arrested for their part in the attack. Col Sommai is recovering. Eakkapop Thongtub thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Rihanna in Phuket?

According to unconfirmed reports, R&B songstress, Rihanna, arrived in Phuket on Monday (September 17) for a little bit of R&R. Facebook fan page Rihanna Thailand posted a picture on Monday, which seems to show the Bajan beauty arriving at Phuket International Airport. It was also stated that she was staying at Sri Panwa. However, Sri Panwa has since told The Phuket News, that she was not staying at the property. Rihanna was due to perform at the MOA Arena in the Philippines last night (September 19) as part of her Diamonds World Tour.

Russian tourist drowns

A 45-year-old Russian tourist drowned off Patong Beach on Tuesday morning (September 17). He was identified as Alexey Tsymbalyuk, who had been staying at the Thara Patong Hotel. Police were informed at 11 am that a body had been seen floating in the ocean near the beach, just off the Impiana Resort. There were no wounds on the body to suggest any cause of death but drowning. Eakkapop Thongtub.

Tourist survives five-floor fall

A 26-year-old French tourist, Jean Noel Gregori, is in a serious condition in Vachira Phuket Hospital after falling five storeys from his room in a Kalim hotel in the early hours of Tuesday (September 17). Police arrived just before 3am to find Mr Gregori lying unconscious on the ground outside the Sea Sun Sand hotel, with serious injuries to both legs, left elbow, and head, and also internal injuries. He was first taken to Patong Hospital and later transferred to Vachira.

10-wheeler crashes off hill road

A 10-wheel truck loaded with metal rods for construction, unable to climb the hill from Nakalay Beach, rolled back down the slope, left the road and ended up on its side last Saturday (September 14). The driver, Wiroj Pragodsiam, 37, from Samut Prakarn, complained that the hill was dangerous and steep. @thephuketnews

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he island’s new Tourist Court will open next Tuesday (September 24), a representative from the Phuket Provincial Court has confirmed to The Phuket News. Pattaya was the first province to roll out the new Tourist Court last week, with courts also planned for Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Samui. TTR Weekly reported that relatives of two Chinese killed in a speedboat crash on August 28 won B4.6 million in compensation in the first Tourist Court hearing in Pattaya. The two died when the speedboat they were in collided with a longtail, throwing them out and breaking their necks. The website also reported that it was the first time that the media had reported immediately on a court’s ruling on compensation involving a foreign tourist. In the past, many cases did not

make it into the media either because they were settled through out-of-court negotiations or because the cases took so long to go through the courts – and without the media knowing that they were happening. In many cases the aggrieved tourists, wanting to get back home to their lives, and needing to stay in work so that they could meet financial obligations such as mortgage payments, simply gave up when they learned that the Thai court system could take a year or more of intermittent hearings before a decision was reached. This allowed criminals to get away with their crimes. An exception was the case in Phuket of the young Chinese woman who spent five hours in May being driven around the island in a black taxi whose driver repeatedly tried to molest her. The Provincial Court in that case

arranged for her to give evidence shortly after she lodged her case with the police, allowing her to go home while the case continued. The driver has since admitted guilt and is expected to be sentenced on October 4. In the Pattaya case, the families of the two dead Chinese tourists filed compensation claims to the court amounting to B16 million. Bangkok-based Pol Col Atchayon Kraithong, the Deputy Commissioner of the Tourist Police was in Phuket over the weekend to launch the mobile Tourist Police unit. He told The Phuket News that tourist courts in Phuket, Pattaya, Bangkok and other parts of Thailand were part of a “pilot plan”; if they were successful, more would be established. The Phuket Tourist Court will be officially opened during a ceremony at 1pm next Tuesday at the Phuket Provincial Court.

Officials, including interpreters, will be deployed at the office to receive complaints from tourists, around the clock. Vachara Kannikar, the spokesman for the Tourism & Sports Ministry, said cases could be taken up as early as the day after an incident. The project was mooted about three months ago by the ministry, police and the Court of Justice after a series of well-publicised incidents involving tourists had caused many countries to express grave concern about their nationals visiting Thailand. The courts, which will hear cases in the evening and at weekends, will deal mainly with compensation claims, accidents, petty crime and scams in which the foreigners are the victims, and in which a settlement is viewed as the ultimate goal. A settlement in a Tourist Court does not preclude the case being taken later to a criminal or civil court.

decides not to Korat police chief tipped Brit take leap of despair to take over in Phuket POL MAJ GEN ONG-ART Piuruengnon is tipped by a reliable source to take over as Phuket Provincial Police Commander on October 1, when the current police chief, Maj Gen Choti Chawalvivat, retires. Gen Ong-Art, 59, is currently Commander of Na khon Ratchassima police. The transfer will see him move from command of the largest province of Thailand to the second-smallest – Phuket. Gen Ong-Art was born in Yasothon Province. He joined the police and studied for his commission in Class 29, the same class as Thailand’s Police Commissioner General, Gen Adul Saengsingkaew. Apart from some time spent in the deep south during the years of the Communist in-

Pol Maj Gen Ong-Art Piuruengnon. surrection in the 1970s, Gen Ong-Art has always served in Isarn. Speaking with The Phuket News, the General said he could not talk about the move as nothing has officially been announced yet.

Meanwhile, Gen Choti, who retires after serving in Phuket for just a year, told The Phuket News this week that he has no plans for a new career. “I will be an old retired government officer. I will go back to Bangkok or maybe Narathiwat – I’m still registered as resident there. “I don’t plan to do anything; they are letting me take a rest, so that’s what I’ll do.” He said he was proud of his record in his short time on the island, during which his officers successfully investigated cases such as the murder of Hungarian Peter Reisz, as well as setting up security zones in several parts of the island. The full interview with Gen Choti will be published in next week’s Phuket News.

POLICE WERE CALLED to a hotel in Patong around 2.30am on Thursday (September 12) after reports that a British man was preparing to jump off a room balcony after a fight involving his British girlfriend and a Thai bargirl. Police said the man, Michael, in his 30s, went to Bangla Rd in Patong with his British girlfriend Gemma on Wednesday night. Later on that evening, a bar girl reportedly came to talk to the couple while

they were drinking at a bar. It appears Gemma got jealous, the couple fought, and returned to the hotel with Gemma demanding a separate room. The row apparently plunged Michael into despair. He climbed out onto the balcony of the hotel and it appeared he was about to jump. Hotel staff promptly contacted police. However, by the time officers arrived at the hotel, Michael was back in his room. Police brought no charges.

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on that day fell into the well. She called others living nearby and together they tied a rope around the animal’s horns, and attached the rope to a piece of 2x4 laid across the top of the well, so that the buffalo would not sink below the surface and drown. The Kusoldharm volunteers arrived, used a piece of cloth as a sling under the baby buffalo’s belly and, after an hour of heaving this way and that, managed to pull the animal out of the well. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Concerned locals talk with the bereft Mr Vardas.

Expat flips after wife ‘takes cash, house’ A GREEK EXPAT WAS found lying in the middle of the road last Friday evening (September 13) , after his Thai wife allegedly cleaned out their B2 million joint bank account and took their house for her own. Locals on Saikang-Wat Tharueng Kohkeaw Rd, in Srisoonthorn, called police after they saw Konstantinos Vardas, aged 56, lying on the road, calling out in obvious distress. Mr Vardas told police he had visited the United States earlier this year, and when he returned to Phuket around three or four months ago, he found

his wife, Kanwee Wanwijit, had disappeared from the house they occupied together. To make matters worse he found she had taken B2 million from their joint back account, and changed the house ownership papers from his name to hers. Mr Vardas told police he didn’t have enough money to pay for anything – bills, food, living – so he wanted to commit suicide by traffic. Police eventually calmed him down, and sent him back to his – or her – house. Mrs Kanwee could not be contacted for her side of the story. Eakkapop Thongtub

ark Schofield, the Canadian teacher who was seriously injured in a motorbike smash on September 7, is out of intensive care at Vachira Phuket Hospital and is showing positive signs of recovery, family members say. After the crash, Mr Schofield, who arrived in August to teach at Kajonkiet School, was left unconscious with severe injuries including a broken jaw, two broken arms, a broken collarbone and a shattered eye socket, plus brain trauma. Doctors had to remove part of his skull to relieve pressure from brain swelling. Mr Schofield’s wife Rachel, along with his parents, have now arrived in Phuket. His insurance isn’t covering his medical bills, so the family has established a fundrais-

Canadian Mark Schofield and wife Rachel. ing drive. As of Wednesday, more than C$48,000 – around B1.4million – has been donated. Family said on Tuesday, “The prospect of full cognitive recovery seems very promising. Mark is meeting the initial landmarks.” A spokesperson at Kajonkiet told The Phuket News that the school “provides all staff with both accident and health insurance policies. “Unfortunately, the insurance companies will not assist

to cover Mark’s medical bills due to information contained within the medical reports submitted to them by staff at Vachira Hospital, which is most unfortunate. “We are currently organising a fundraiser to assist with the medical expenses,” the spokesperson said. Thai accident insurance does not cover people injured in motorbike accidents who are driving without a valid licence or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Tourist Police unveil mobile unit The Tourist Police on Sunday (September 15) launched their “Thailand Road Show 2013”, aimed at letting the public know about the newly launched Tourist Police concept – the “Five Ss” for Smart, Smile, Serve, Safe and Secure. Also introduced during the road show launch on Bangla Rd was the

new Tourist Police mobile unit, a plush converted pick-up truck. Pol Maj Bundit Khaosutham, Phuket Tourist Police boss, told The Phuket News, “The mobile unit contains a kitchen, a bathroom, seats that can be used as beds, 40-inch LCD televisions, a fax machine, a photocopier, internet connectivity

and video conferencing – all of which tourists may use free.” Six have been built for use in different parts of Thailand. Also on show was a container on wheels – more of a concept at this point, but considerably roomier than the pickup – along with police on bicycles The interior of the converted pick-up. and even on a Segway. thephuketnews

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axis operating from Central Festival Phuket must all have green license plates by the end of November, it was announced at a meeting last week (September 12) at the Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO), attended by all the taxi drivers, three quarters of whom drive illegal “black” taxis. The meeting was sparked by a Department of Special Investigation probe that resulted in two brothers who organised the taxis at the mall being arrested on organised crime and extortion charges.

Statesmanlike: taxi leader Pom Sukkasem. At a meeting last Thursday, the Operations Manager of the mall, Preecha Ritthiratree, admitted that he had left the taxis to run their own affairs because “I’m scared of them.

They have guns.” Jaturong Kaewkasi of the PLTO told the meeting, “The next step is to have every black taxi converted to green plates by November 30. And then it

will be more systematic, if the taxis can operate as cooperative, so it will be easy to track and easy to manage”. Mr Jaturong also recommended that the taxi drivers form a cooperative. They agreed and Pom Sukkasem – one of the two brothers arrested, and now out on bail – was elected acting president on a show of hands. He said, “Actually, I have been trying to set up a cooperative for quite a while.” In statesmanlike fashion, he added, “I already have a list of names for the committee in mind, but I believe the committee should be elected by majority vote.”

The cooperative will deal with any problems between drivers but if there are problems between drivers and passengers, the passengers will be able to complain to Central, which will work with the cooperative to sort out a solution. So from the old situation where Central’s taxis were organised into a club run by two brothers who were targeted by the DSI and arrested on extortion charges, things have changed to a new situation where the drivers are forming an official cooperative run by one of two brothers still under investigation for extortion. They will also all have a different colour of license plate.

Safe-crackers fail to crack gold shop safes

The safe was scarred but uncracked.

POLICE WERE CALLED to a gold shop in Patong on Sunday morning (September 15) after thieves tried to crack one of the shop’s safes. Officers were alerted by one of the shop’s Bangkok-based owners, Nuchchapa Jessadarak, 49, who told them there were signs of a break-in at the shop in Sainamyen Rd. They arrived to find four of the staff waiting for them in the building. In the back, they could see

that the would-be safe crackers had broken through the roof into the strong room where three safes stood inside a cages of metal bars. The lock of the cage had been cut and the burglars had tried to open one of the safes with an oxy-acetylene cutter. They failed, apparntly running out of gas for the cutter, and left the shop, leaving behind the remains of the ceiling, the cutter, two gas tanks, a

large adjustable wrench, a pry bar and a cleaver. The burglars also cut power to the shop in order to disable the security cameras before they started work. Police gathered evidence such as fingerprints and said they will also check air conditioning engineers and telephone land-line service providers to see whether any of their staff might have been involved. Eakkapop Thongtub

Flames light up the back of the refrigerator shop.

B1m losses as fire rips through shop AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IS thought to have caused a fire that wrecked an air conditioner and refrigerator shop just south of the Heroines Monument on Tuesday morning (September 17) about 8.30. The fire in the three-floor building, which took about an hour to bring under control, caused damage initially estimated at B1 million. The owner of the shop, Panida Mektawornsawas, 25, saw smoke when she was opening up, and promptly called for help. Three fire trucks raced from Srisoonthorn Municipality Fire Station and other neighbouring stations to tackle the blaze. Although the fire is believed to be the result of an electrical short, fire officers will investigate further to pin down the cause precisely. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Tourists were carried out by elephants in Khao Lak after a large landslip occured. Photo: Khuk Khak Municipality

ixteen German tourists got much more than they bargained for on Wednesday (September 11) in the Thung Kamin area of Khao Lak, when their elephant trek through the jungle turned into an evacuation by elephant. The tourists had been for a one-hour trek but when they finished, in pouring rain, there was no minibus waiting for them. The reason was obvious. Torrential rain had caused a landslide right next to the elephant camp, and blocked the road below.

There was no let-up in the rain. If anything it was worsening, going from downpour to downright waterfall. There was no way the tourists could walk out down the steep and muddy slope and along the rivers of mud that had filled up the road. The Deputy Mayor of Khuk Khak, Sirithorn Buakaew, informed of the situation, talked with the tour company and the elephant camp, and they came to the obvious conclusion: the way to get the Germans out was by elephant – using four animals with four passengers apiece. Which is what happened.

The 16 were safely evacuated, and delivered to their hotels with an impressively exciting and unusual tale to tell when they get home. Mr Sirithorn told The Phuket News, “This situation was definitely dangerous. I warned the elephant people before to beware of flooding; if there’s a bad accident, it will reflect badly on Thailand. “I have already talked repeatedly with tour operators about ensuring their tours are safe.” He said he would phone tour companies to tell them of this case and advise them to always check the weather.

Underpass ‘still a long way off’ New dengue cases THE PHUKET HIGHWAYS Department (PHD) is inching closer to its target of building yet another underpass, in this case to ease traffic at the Chalong Circle, but it’s still a long way off being started. The PHD’s Director, Samak Lueduanghad, said that once the study on how to tackle the project had been completed,

public meetings would be held. A total of seven basic designs, including both underpasses and overpasses, have been drawn up for the underpass. One of two routes favourited by Mr Samak sees a two-lane underpass connecting Wiset Rd with Chao Fa East Rd, with all the traffic flowing north through it. The

other design would see one lane heading north from Wiset Rd to Chao Fa West Rd and the other heading south from Chao Fa East Rd into Wiset Rd. Both projects would be about a kilometre long, including approach roads at either end. Mr Samak said the project’s completion “would not be in the near future”.

declining on island THE NUMBER OF NEW cases of dengue fever has passed its peak and is declining, the island’s health chief has told The Phuket News. Speaking after a meeting to brief Governor Maitree Intusut about the situation, Dr Buncha Kakhong said, “The highest rate was around 120 new cases a week in June. After that, the number dropped dramatically to 3040 a week.” He urged people to take care of themselves. “Use repellent. Not only it will it save you from mosquito bites, but it will also prevent your blood being spread to

others. In each house, there should be insecticide spray. Use it.” The third “3-3-3” campaign was launched on Wednesday (September 18). During the first three days health officers visited houses at random in areas of high risk and distribute sachets of repellent. Activities to counter dengue will continue after that, but the “3-3-3” campaign is seen as an effective way of raising awareness. This year saw the highest number of people infected with dengue on Phuket in 26 years.

IN BRIEF Women hurt by falling tree Two Thai women managed to escape serious injury on September 11 when they crashed into a fallen casuarina tree as they rode on a motorbike from Kamala to Cherng Talay. Pranee Kreewa, 34, and her friend Mayawee Ratthanakosin, 27, were driving along the road when the tree fell right in front of them, close to the new Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach hotel. Strong winds are believed to have uprooted the tree, which crashed into the women, causing them to fall off the bike. Both suffered moderate cuts and bruises. Eakkapop Thongtub

Chevy messenger ‘embezzled B1.2m’ A messenger working for the Chevrolet dealer in Phuket, VTS Autosales 2002, was arrested on Wednesday (September 11), charged with embezzling more than B1.2 million from the company. On September 7 the manager of the company complained that the previous day the messenger, Somkid “Roon” Yukoonthorn, 27, had been handed B1,231,199 in cash, with instructions to deposit in the the company’s bank account, but it never happened. On Wednesday (September 11) arrested Somkid at Nai Yang Beach, with B700,000 in cash, a new motorcycle, and some jewellery Somkid apparently bought for himself. Police also ar rested K riangkrai “Boy” K haengrang, 29, on a charge of helping Somkid to flee.

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A man from Petchabun Province was arrested on Sunday (September 15) in Patong on an eight-year-old warrant for raping a girl under the age of 15. He had been sought since 2005 when an arrest warrant was issued by the Juvenile and Family Court in Samut Prakan where the rape allegedly took place. The man, Wasan Majomsri, 36, was arrested at a hotel on Nanai Rd where he worked as a security guard. Police said he immediately admitted the offence. thephuketnews

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A DRINKING PROBLEM

For two foreigners who came to live in Phuket, the island’s cheap booze and sunshine wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Instead, it fuelled their alcoholism. They share their stories about how they got sober thanks to the local branch of Alcoholics Anonymous Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

rank went to his first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting in Phuket as the result of an ultimatum from his wife, who put an advertisement for AA under his nose as a final message – sober up or I’ll leave you. He was pretty much at rock bottom. He’d arrived in Phuket from the United Kingdom with his wife full of optimism, but work had now dried up, he had financial trouble, low self esteem, and wasn’t coping. Simultaneously, drinking had gone from being fun, to, in recent months, a desperate means of escape. “It really got to the point where she was going to leave me if I didn’t do something,” Frank says. “My wife said, ‘You’re going to ring this number,’ and for some reason, against my better judgement, I did. I just thought sometimes I drank too much and it got out of hand. “I had noticed [though] that my own behaviour had gotten progressively worse when I was drinking. I was getting resentful, very nasty, swearing and I’d be really unpleasant to people, including my wife and friends.” On Thursday, April 1, 2011, Frank went to AA for the very first time, and he’s been sober ever since. “When I went to AA the desire to drink just went away, and that’s what a lot of people find. But I think you have to be at rock bottom. I think if you’re still on the way down you might think you’ll be alright. “But I reached the bottom, where I was completely defeated. The first thing you do in AA is admit you’re powerless over alcohol, and you can’t do that until you’ve had the stuffing kicked out of you.” Frank says that since he started drinking at around age 18, he had been drinking every day, and for a long time he was pretty functional while drunk. “I would get up, and around 10am I’d have [my first] drink. By the middle of the afternoon I’d be wasted. When I started work in the 1980s, the drinking culture was big. Drinking at lunchtime, at work, and straight after work was normal.” But when he moved to Phuket, his behaviour deteriorated. Frank’s grateful the

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intervention from his wife came at the right time. “I remember sitting in the first AA meeting, and it was like a comfort blanket where I didn’t have to be in control, and I didn’t have to do anything. It was a really nice feeling. “All my life I had felt all that pressure, from being a father, working as the breadwinner... so this was a relief. Then I thought, ‘There’s something here; this can do something for me’. Fast forward two and a half years and Frank hasn’t touched a drop since. “I don’t need it [alcohol] and I don’t want it anymore, and I don’t miss it. And my life is not just fine without it, it’s brilliant. But you can’t know this until you have been through the mill of going down and down. “The amount of money you save is huge too. I used to like online shopping on iTunes when I was drunk. And now all of that has gone and there are so many practical benefits. “But the revelation is that it’s actually really nice to feel sober. And I think people are frightened of that – that they’ll be a party pooper. But actually no one cares what you’re drinking.”

EVERY NIGHT WAS NEW YEAR’S EVE “I remember being in Patong in 1982, in a bar, saying to the other drunks, “This is either

Coming to Thailand was like a free for all. There was drink, girls, and no one cared what you did. Every night was like New Year’s Eve the best decision or the worst decision that I’ve made – to come to Phuket,” says recovered alcoholic Peter. “I decided it was the best because eventually I got to AA. I look at alcohol today like it’s battery acid.” Peter, who has now been sober for around 30 years, is an active member of Phuket’s AA community, which has 12 meetings a week in English (plus some in Scandinavian), in six locations around the island. He credits AA for getting him sober at the age of 26, after he began drinking at around age 12 in his home country of Canada. When he arrived in Phuket 31 years ago, the island was like a wonderland. “Coming to Thailand was like a free for all. There was drink, girls, no police, and no one cared what you did. It was like Christmas and every night was New Year’s Eve,” Peter explains. “I was never a daily drinker. I would stay sober for some time then I would go out and have a big blast. That would last some days. “But one of the important things about being an alcoholic is the effect that alcohol has

on you. It’s not how often you drink or how much you drink. It’s the effect it has on your life.” “I was here working, drinking, and partying, as you do in your mid 20s. I was on Koh Samui living on a sailboat. At that time I was drinking a lot, but I was holding it together. The captain, Bob, was a sober guy who had been to AA, and he was a friend I had known from Chiang Mai. “I had no intentions of joining [AA], but after I listened to his story I could see parts of me in it. It confirmed my own suspicious that I had been pushing it out [of my brain] because I didn’t want to come to terms with being an alcoholic. “My idea of an alcoholic was the [guy in the] long coat, shoes and no socks, who lived on a park bench. I wasn’t an alcoholic. “Turns out only five per cent of alcoholics end up on a park bench. Around 95 per cent of us continue on, like a bull in a china shop, through life. Many never have an opportunity to get to AA. “We [Bob and I] got talking – this was in February, 1984 –

and I said okay I’ll give it a go, but I was sceptical. I thought, is this some sort of cult? But the more I went, the longer I got away from alcohol and the more I started to get well and treat my disease. “I haven’t had a drink since the first time I spoke to Bob, which is about 29 years ago.” For Peter, his alcoholism did not start with a particularly problematic childhood, money issues, or any of the other “typical” triggers one might think. He came from a happy family and life was good. “But alcohol had a certain effect on me that it didn’t have on others. It was a magic elixir. It made everything look good, no matter what was going on, a couple of drinks and reality was upgraded, the colours got clearer and the picture got sharper.” But eventually, Peter’s quality of life began to decrease because he was always putting alcohol first, before his job, family and everything else. No matter what, alcohol was always more important. As for whether Phuket’s combination of sun, sand, surf and suds is ready-made for alcoholics, Peter disagrees, saying that he believes alcoholism is a disease, and can happen wherever you live. “I don’t think people are more likely to drink in Phuket and I don’t think it’s any worse here than anywhere in the world. “Drinking a lot doesn’t make you an alcoholic – a regular drinker can drink, stop, and decide to not drink again, but an alcoholic cannot do that. “Thailand doesn’t recognise alcoholism as a disease the way many countries do. Sixty years ago in our [home] countries, alcoholism was recognised as a moral problem – it wasn’t a disease. If you drank too much it was because you were weak-willed, or had a bad upbringing, or other factors. “Now it’s clearly recognised as a disease, so the medical profession don’t have problems with recognising it as such. In Thailand, they haven’t quite got there yet,” says Peter. Since Peter joined AA, and every day since then really, his life has improved. “You name an area, and it will have gotten so much better: my job, my finances, my relationships and my friends.

The biggest thing is how I feel. If something comes up, I’ve got a place where I can go to talk to people.” Peter says AA equipped him with what he refers to as a “tool kit” for tackling problems in life, rather than turning to drink as an answer. “You meet people who have had similar experiences. You think, ‘I’m just like that’, and it’s about identification. I’m comfortable in my own skin now which is something I’ve never been before.” There is a real fellowship and unity that comes from AA, agrees Frank. Usually, he says, there’s some element to the meeting which provokes a discussion, for example someone will read something from AA literature, and then generally people share. If people are new, then the others try to give the person a little bit more insight. “But no one ever gives any advice,” Frank says. “A lot of people – myself included – would be resentful of that. If someone told me what to do, you’d never see me again. It’s always very welcoming and very opening. It’s a spiritual programme, but it’s not religious. “The spiritual element is very powerful, and that’s the reason it works. And it does work really well, and you can’t question that because there’s a million people in recovery. “A nd t he n you wal k through Phuket when you’re not drinking, and you see how beautiful it is and how great it is to be here.”

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Courting tourists W ell, what a week it’s been to be a tourist in Phuket. Firstly, there was the curious visit from the Segway-riding tourist police on Sunday, who along with the Tourist Police Mobile Unit, rolled onto the island to pose for photos, show their truck’s extensive facilities, and pledge to conduct further research into tourists’ needs. Next week, following hot on the heels of similar services in Bangkok and Pattaya, Phuket will open its own Tourist Court. It has been designed not only to alleviate pressure on the regular courts, but also to hurry through cases involving tourists, so that compensation can be paid, tourists can receive ‘closure’, and be able to leave Thailand without having to hang around for a lengthy court case. Although it’s too early to give a resounding thumbs-up,

it is, on the face of it at least, a good step forward for Thailand in taking care of its visitors. Earlier this month, the first reported case to be heard at the Pattaya Tourist Court involved relatives of two Chinese tourists who were killed in a speedboat crash. They were awarded B2.3 million in damages per family. Without the Tourist Court, the case would likely have dragged on for months – due to postponements, witnesses or lawyers not turning up, and difficulties for the families flying back and forth. Knowing that, at least theoretically, a court exists solely to address issues concerning tourists is potentially a great thing, which will certainly bring peace of mind to visitors, not only after an incident, but also, most importantly, before anything happens. Whether results or compensation paid at a Tourist Court will affect a subsequent

civil or criminal hearing or not remains to be seen. It’s also unclear whether tourists will have a say as to whether they attend and settle in a Tourist Court or not, or if they are still allowed and entitled to have their case tried via the traditional method and after a thorough investigation. This will be tested soon as the Chinese relatives in the jet-ski case are keen to pursue a civil case, as they are apparently unsatisfied with the B4.6 million they were awarded. Tourist Courts are potentially a great thing for Thailand. They are also potentially a worrying introduction, as in a country that already has dual-pricing, the existence of a tailored judicial system for foreigners is potentially fraught with problems and issues of preferential or prejudicial treatment. The jury remains out on this one.

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f you regularly roam around Thailand you may have noticed rapid changes in the trendy attractions in recent years, with many stylish places mushrooming and quickly disappearing. And because of this, Thailand is in danger of losing an important part of its identity. A decade ago, old-fashioned markets started making a big comeback when people were hungry for a nostalgic atmosphere. The markets, which feature wooden shophouses located by canals or rivers, as well as the floating kind where vendors take their boats out on particular days, became a popular trend. Many markets, such as Amphawa in Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri’s Samchuk Market and Khlong Suan Roi Pee Market in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang area had lost their business to modern retailers, but have been revived and have actually become crowded again. I remember the old days when Amphawa was extremely quiet. The canal-side markets used to be very busy when boats played a significant role in transportation. The advent of road development meant these old markets lost their

Tuscany... or Thailand? Foreign styles are being imported into the Kingdom. Photo: Michal Osmenda role. Shops closed. Young people went to work in town and left the old people to stay quietly at home. So, when the trend towards old-fashioned markets was ignited, these were revived. Moreover, many more new markets were built to keep up with the trend. I was glad that Thai-style retail business was not forgotten. Before getting famous, Pai, a district in Mae Hong Son, was a quiet town where the easy-going lifestyle of farmers attracted foreign backpackers to sit back and take a break by lush rice paddies. It slowly developed itself into a chic destination when trendy guesthouses, souvenir shops, bars, and so on competed to show off their

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Insurance idea for tourists in trouble [Re. Canadian teacher seriously injured in Phuket bike smash] According to figures, there will be approximately 22 million tourists visiting Thailand this year. If they charged an extra B50 ‘medical’ tax per tourist, that would give Thailand a B1.1 billion (US$34.7 million) windfall, more than enough to cover medical costs. Laurie Howells The figures add up, but how much of it would actually find its way to the hospitals? Adriane Walter-Scott I thought that Canada had a free medical system... nofarangnothai Our Canadian health care system does not in fact have a plan for abroad care. Our ‘universal health care’ system only covers Canadians within their own provinces. The second you step foot out of your province you have

to purchase travel insurance in order to be covered for any medical expenses. I know this because I am a travel agent and I am required by law to advise people to purchase travel insurance if they are leaving the province they reside in. CndTravelAgent

Drivers need to stop for red light [Re. Sixteen-wheel truck smashes Patong taxi] How many times, every day, do you see this happening... and all you can hear is the constant blasting of the truck’s horn, letting you know he has absolutely no intention, or capability, of stopping! Katie Kennedy Sit at this light for any length of time and you will see big truck, vans, and cars race through the recently-turned red light. How many accidents do they have to have here before the cops start doing something proactive, like going after folks who run red lights and

decorative ideas. Today, Pai is the very model of a cool destination and Thai teenagers struggle to get there to glimpse the chic atmosphere. Chic shops similar to those in Pai can be seen in Amphawa, Bangkok Yai, Hua Hin and even in remote districts in Loei province like Chiang Khan. Wooden shophouses leaning against the sleepy Mekong River make Chiang Khan a perfect place for hiding out, as well as for shops with unique concepts. A few years after the district was publicised, largely via social media, it changed dramatically and Pai-like concepts flooded in. Neglected homes were rented out and suddenly turned into chic coffee shops, restaurants or souvenir

outlets. It took more than two decades to turn sleepy Pai into a chic place, but it took only a few years to alter the face of Chiang Khan. I know a guy who came with a dream of running a small T-shirt shop and rented an old house in Chiang Khan before it got famous. At first, the sales volume was so low that he could hardly make ends meet. A year later when Chiang Khan became a hot destination, a big fair was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the town. On that day alone, when thousands of people packed the town, he earned a lot of revenue from selling T-shirts. Anyway, he did not enjoy the tasty income for long. The next

HAVE YOUR SAY thus potentially cause severe damage and death? Dave Williams In Sweden, in many cases, people admit when they are guilty of an accident. I live in Thailand because I love the country and its people, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some issues that have to improve. Like there are issues to improve in Sweden. I’m not speaking as a Swede, but as a human being. Because some behaviour is cultural, doesn’t mean that it’s right? Exogenic

Poor performance by Phuket FC [Re. Phuket FC overrun by “The Wild Horse” Rayong FC] What a disaster! Couldn’t score even when we had an an advantage with 11 men against 10! Marjorie Dixon

Are they following the same rules?

[Re. New rules for Phuket mall taxis – sort of] DSI and senior civil servants do not seem to understand that it is the same situation again and again, with the same problems always coming back in the near future. Central Festival Phuket should put in place a queue system with only meteredtaxis and tuk-tuks equipped with taximeters which record the route and indicate the rate charged and the amount payable. Big C, Tesco-Lotus, Jungceylon and major resorts should then follow in their footsteps. Whistle-Blower Unfortunately, I’m sure this cooperative will dictate its rules to Central in the near future when the DSI has left, not vice versa. Stranger

Rowing illy across the Tassie bay [Re. Exposed: Colin ‘illy’ Hill] I recall rowing you across Georges Bay in St Helens

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before you left Tassie in the 1980s (hope your seamanship has improved), not to mention you falling asleep at the foot of our bed disrupting our activities, and where is that putrid sleeping bag? Nice to see you are still belting them out. Sebastian Polinski

Sad story, with lessons to learn [Re. Phuket expat left heartbroken after wife runs off with B2mn and house] There is one born every minute. Still, I hope the man can pull himself together. Global Saffer It’s time the European, Australian and American governments got together and put more pressure on the Thai Government to stop this from happening anymore. Jimbo Sad story to be sure. But hardly the first. We men are so stupid. Jim

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month, the owner of the house scrapped the rental contract and took it back. He knew then the sleepy town of Chiang Khan and its generous people no longer existed. Many resorts are successful in attracting guests by offering impressive architecture from overseas. So, now we can find theme parks with white-washed building like those in Santorini, resorts with Moroccanstyle decorations, hotels that have a Nepalese atmosphere, and steak restaurants in European barns. One of the latest trends is to have resorts in the Tuscan style. The stunning terracotta and earthy colours of the Italian-style buildings set amid vast rolling hills easily impresses city dwellers. Starting from a few resorts around Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima a few years ago, you can now find the influence of Tuscany almost everywhere. I guess we can see much more famous architecture from around the world in Thailand. On the other hand, I feel tourist attractions here are gradually losing their identity. One day, tourists may feel like they are everywhere in the world, except Thailand. Peerawat Jariyasombat is a travel writer for the Life section of the Bangkok Post.

The Thai culture is as different as it could be, and that girl probably thinks that she did not do anything wrong. She probably sees the money and house as payment for the time she spent with him. If you are looking for a relationship based on real feelings and mutual respect and trust, you must dig deep and be very lucky. Cassiopaia Just stop looking for a girlfriend from a bar, simple as that. And this doesn’t just apply to Thai girls. Mimz This scenario can and does happen in every country, in every type of relationship, to both men and women from their spouses. Why do people keep making spousal theft a singularly Thai female catastrophe, as if it’s a characteristic of Thai women and the hapless innocence of foreign men? mej313

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Former Malaysian communist leader dies in Thailand, age 88 he former leader of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) Chin Peng died in a Bangkok hospital on Monday, as Malaysia celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence. Ong Boon Hua, better known as Chin Peng, died at 6.20am, 11 days after being admitted to hospital and just a month before he could celebrate his 89th birthday in exile, some 1,000 kilometres from his birthplace in Sitiawan. A statement released to the media said he had died ‘’after a long struggle with illness’’. Chin Peng, who was born into a middle class family in 1924, led the anti-colonialist party’s insurgency against both British and Commonwealth forces and Japanese invaders during the 1940s. Chin Peng led the MCP’s guerrilla insurgency and fought against British and Commonwealth forces to establish an independent communist state. The insurgency officially ended on Dec 2, 1989, when the Malaysian government signed a Thai-brokered peace treaty with the MCP, less than a month after the Berlin Wall

Former leader of the Communist Party of Malaya, Chin Peng (L), during negotiations between the communists and government. Photo: AFP/National Archives of Malaysia came down. For his resistance activities during the Japanese occupation of Malaya (1941-1945), he was awarded the Order of the British Empire, one of Britain’s highest accolades. However, when the British colonialists returned, Chin Peng went directly to the jungle to lead the CPM during the period known as the Emergency, the bloodiest time in the

country’s modern history. The British withdrew his wartime OBE award. Some 10,000 people are believed to have been killed during the Emergency. The CPM was banned in 1948 at the start of the Malayan Emergency civil war that would go on to claim thousands of lives over 12 years. Malaysia, then consisting of Malaya, Brunei, North Borneo,

Sarawak and Singapore, was officially established on Sept 16, 1963. Chin Peng, waged a bloody insurgency against the new state from exile in China and Thailand until signing a Bangkok-brokered peace deal with the Malaysian government on Dec 2, 1989 in Hat Yai city, Songkhla. His requests to return to Malaysia were never approved, despite contravening a condition in the 1989 peace agreement. The Malaysian government remains adamant that he will not be buried in his native town for fear of him being recognised a hero and stoking up opposition forces inside the country. Ang King Hud, 59, former member of the defunct Malayan People’s Army, said he was sad that Chin Peng had died without any formal recognition of the significant role he played in Malaysian history, arguing that returning his ashes to the country should not cause political setbacks for the government. “The Malaysian government should be open-minded

to the fact that he was a normal nationalist leader who fought against Japanese and British invaders,” said the Hat Yaibased former rebel. Mr Ang said he believed many people became CPM members because they were nationalists rather than communists, and their voices were not being recognised elsewhere. A 70-year-old former senior member of the CPM, who spoke on condition of anonymity from Malaysia, said anyone who studied the history of Southeast Asian independence would recognise Chin Peng as a freedom fighter. “For Malaysians, even the younger generation, many of them know Malaysian history from a distorted perspective,” he said. “But slowly, more people are gradually daring to speak up through social media networks about the reality.” Chin Peng and his fighters were negatively portrayed in Thailand, the party member said. “Thai people might not understand it clearly as Thailand has never been colonised,” he explained. Thanet Abhor nsuvan, Thammasat University’s history professor, agreed that Chin Peng and his communist guerrillas were viewed negatively by many Thais. “Media reports always labelled them as Chinese communist bandits who raided or threatened traders and local people for ransoms. Even until the peace agreement was signed in Songkla province, Thais still looked negatively to him and his party,” said Mr Thanet. He called on Thais to educate themselves about the history of outlawed movements, whether they be Thai communists, Chinese Communists, or Muslim separatists. Bangkok Post

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igh in the mountains of northeastern China, conservationists looking to preserve the endangered Amur tiger – the world’s largest living feline – are releasing deer into the area for the big cats to kill and eat. Hundreds of the animals, also known as Siberian tigers and scientifically as Panthera tigris altaica, once roamed the lush pine and oak forests of Manchuria, but only around 20 still survive in the wild. Historically, China’s shamanistic Manchu people both revered and hunted tigers, with the Qing dynasty Kangxi emperor claiming to have killed 135 with bow and musket, according to Peter Dekker, an independent researcher of Qing dynasty weapons. China was once home to several tiger subspecies, but now their legacy endures more in folklore – “Where there are mountains, there are tigers,” goes one old saying – than in the flesh. Conservationists cite increased human settlement, logging and poaching of both tigers – for use in Chinese medicine – and prey as among reasons for the dramatic population fall. “The prey numbers are very low in comparison to other countries,” said Rohit Singh of global conservation organisation WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative. WWF has a project to increase deer numbers in the Jilin Wangqing National Nature Reserve in an effort to give the tigers – and even more endangered Amur leopards – a chance to thrive and multiply. In 2012 a total of 37 deer were released into the area, while last month a similar number were let go to feed the felines. But the tigers’ appetite is huge. Dale Miquelle, Vladivostok-based director of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Russia Program, said one tiger needs to kill about 50 deer or wild boar a year to survive, and a prey population about 10 times that size was needed for the kill rate to be sustainable. “Whether it be red deer or sika deer or wild boar, you need a relatively large number of animals,” he said by phone from Russia, home to a far bigger Amur tiger population @thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Chinese woman found alive after 15 days in well A Chinese woman was found alive after being trapped in an abandoned well for 15 days, eating corn-cobs and drinking rainwater, local media reported Wednesday. Su Qixiu, 38, was found at the bottom of the well in a rural part of central China’s Henan province, the Dahe Daily said. Su was “scarily skinny” when found, the report cited one of the firefighters who rescued her as saying.

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A baby Amur tiger, also known as a Siberian tiger, lies on the ground as a staff member at Qingdao Forest Wild Animal World gives it a physical examination in Qingdao, a city in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP estimated at about 350-400. “Ultimately the process will be about making sure that these [prey] animals are protected from poaching and that they have the area to expand their populations and that their habitat isn’t being destroyed by other activities,” he said. The Wangqing reserve is part of a corridor linking the Amur tiger population in China with the one in Russia, less than 100 kilometres away. The corridor is “very important for tigers,” said Tang Lijun, deputy director of the reserve’s administration bureau, adding steps had been taken to sharply reduce logging work in the area to help preserve it. Measures include schemes to provide forest workers with alternative sources of income as logging work declines, such as stakes in fish, fungus and other farming ventures. Estimates for worldwide wild tiger numbers run between about 2,700 to 3,200, said Joseph Vattakaven, a WWF conservation adviser and expert on the felines, down from an estimated 100,000 a century ago. Given the extremely low tiger and leopard numbers in northeastern China, sightings are rare. The last time a WWF camera trap caught an image of a tiger was in April 2012, but Miquelle said devices in China’s Hunchun Nature Reserve, part of the “corridor” and where WCS has a programme, had yielded views of at least four different

tigers this year. Footage collected by WWF last month showed an adult male Amur leopard, scientific name Panthera pardus orientalis and the world’s most endangered feline, walking through the Wangqing reserve forest, stopping to emit a sizeable yawn before stepping over a fallen tree limb and heading out of view. As recently as the 1970s Amur tiger numbers in China and Russia were about equal at approximately 150 each, Vattakaven said, but the Russian population rose “because of protection and other efforts”. Joe Walston, Asia executive director for WCS, added from New York: “If it hadn’t been for Russia there now would be no wild tigers in China. “So the test really is for China to build on the efforts that have gone on in Russia.” A key factor, he added, was that China should avoid major infrastructure projects “that will divide and break up tiger habitats”. Dekker, who is based in Amsterdam, said that for the Manchu – who ruled China from 1644 to 1911 – tigers were a worthy foe and to be fought with spears rather than bow and arrow. “Manchu men were expected to show their manliness by facing animals in the wild, preferably beating them in their own game,” he said via e-mail – although emperors would also use bows or firearms in casual hunts. The rulers were keen to

preserve tiger populations to ensure they could continue their sport, he added. “It was not extensive hunting that did it for the tiger.” The WWF’s Singh said that while there were impor-

tant ecological reasons to save tigers, they paled before one compelling fact. “It’s such a charismatic species,” he said. “You can’t just lose it. It’s such a beautiful species.” AFP

Tony Abbott was sworn in as Australia’s new prime minister on Wednesday and immediately ordered the scrapping of the nation’s carbon tax and the halting of asylum-seeker boats. The 55-year-old conservative pledged to knuckle down immediately after the ceremony, which officially brought six years of Labor rule to a close. “Today is not just a ceremonial day, it’s an action day. The Australian people expect us to get straight down to business,” he said.

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n her years of witnessing Cape Town’s gang wars up close, primary school principal Brenda Manuel has seen an execution-style killing and lost a pupil in the crossfire. But the violence has never been this bad. “It’s been going on for so long and it seems there’s no end to what is happening,” said Manuel, who has worked at Rio Grande Primary School in the city’s notorious Manenberg region for 38 years. The latest episode in the turf war saw 16 schools temporarily shut down, keeping 12,000 children at home for two days. In less than 11 weeks, 10 people were murdered here, with seven killed in July alone. “In June we had an average of about four to five shootings a week. And in July, it spiked to 24 with one week showing 31 shootings,” said Superintendent Chris Bauermeester of Cape Town’s metro police special operations unit. A massive police presence and a peace agreement between the two rival gangs – the Americans and the Hard Livings – has brought a lull with shootings back to preJuly levels.

But Manenberg is still on edge. The authorities deployed more than 100 police officers in a two-week blitz. Uniformed personnel, official cars, flashing lights and sirens have become the backdrop to its streets. Patrols have created safety corridors for children to walk to school and police officers will be stationed at the hardest-hit schools, such as Rio Grande, until the end of the year. The shootings are mostly random, as captured by a cellphone video clip which shows a gangster walking in daylight brazenly firing a gun down a street. The children here are veterans at knowing how to survive. “You must go lay on the ground in the house under the bed, if you heard the shot outside, you must run,” summed up one young boy on the street. At Rio Grande, teacher Magdalene Paulse’s classroom faces a corner where bullets recently flew across the street as a battle raged during school hours. “They must be very used to gunshots but I think they are scared. It’s like they hear

A member of Cape Town’s metro police special operations unit stands guard at the gate of a school in Manenburg as school children exit on August 27. Photo: AFP/Rodger Bosch them every night and then they have to duck and dive,” Paulse said about her pupils. In a class of 40 children, aged 12 to 13, all of whom had heard a gunshot in their short lives, 13-year-old Kerishney Adams said the pupils go under their desks when they hear gunfire. “I never feel safe,” she said, saying she sometimes

covers her ears when she hears shots as she “can’t take it”. But the police have brought some sense of security. “With the police around, I feel safe,” she said. “For me it feels like a relief, because the police are here and the police are here to protect us.” Manenberg was built by the apartheid state as a seg-

regated suburb for people of mixed race, and graffiti-strewn buildings and shanties in yards are a common sight in the rundown district. Search operations take place daily, with police hunting Manenberg’s 1,000 most wanted criminals, those suspected of offences ranging from murder to drug possession. Scoring heroin or crystal meth, known as “tik”, costs as little as two to three dollars here, marijuana less than 50 US cents, and a sedative known as “button” just shy of five dollars (B160). But with one out of every three people in Manenberg estimated to be using drugs, murder is seen as worth it to gain control of the captive audience of local addicts. “Basically, your turf will overlap all the time so that is what the constant fighting is about,” said Constable Emile Gelderbloem of the metro police drug unit. “The whole of Manenberg is nine kilometres squared (3.5 square miles), so its a very, very small area to sell your drugs, so you’ve got to make the best of it.” For many of the young-

sters, gang affiliation is already part of life. In Adams’ class at Rio Grande, only five of the 40 pupils said they did not have a relative who was a member of a gang. Several were already members of child gangs. “Unfortunately I have to say that I see a lot of my boys becoming gangsters,” said principal Manuel. “A lot of my ex-pupils are running with guns out there and it’s very sad.” Between 2007 and 2011, 532 murders took place in five gang hotspots in Cape Town and the provincial government has repeatedly demanded that the army should be sent in, calls which have fallen on deaf ears. The police are sceptical about Manenberg’s current peace, which has allowed children and residents to return to the streets. So is Manuel, whose school’s front door has been barred shut since she watched three bullets being fired into a man’s head on the street outside. “It’s much more peaceful although I feel that it’s not the end yet,” she said. “It will definitely flare up.” AFP

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Mexican sewer diver D E E P B E L OW T H E streets of Mexico City, Julio Cesar Cu is hard at work swimming in dark sewer waters in a diving helmet and dry suit, surrounded by rats, faeces and condoms. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it. For the past 30 years, the 53-year-old has plunged below the grimy surface to unclog drains with his hands, a crucial task to ensure the system runs smoothly for more than 20 million people producing 12,700 tonnes of waste per day. Sometimes, he makes grim discoveries, like dead bodies floating down the tunnel. “You can find anything you could imagine down here, from plastic bags to car parts,” Cu told AFP before plunging eight metres below street level at a pumping station. He became the megacity’s lone sewer diver when his two other colleagues quit

for fresher air five years ago, though he now has two apprentices learning the ropes for a risky job that pays $480 (B15,000) per month. “Someone has to do this work,” the burly diver said as he geared up for his first plunge of the day. “The smell is unpleasant, but it’s like everything, you get used to it.” It’s a job that man can do better and faster than a machine, which would take 15 days to unclog drains. Cu wears a yellow diving helmet and a red dry suit to protect him from slimy water. Because an oxygen tank would be too heavy, he breathes through a tube connected to the surface. He swims under the surface or drags himself over waste, looking for any garbage that might stop the flow of wastewater and cause trouble in bathrooms above group. Cu often swims blind since things can get pitch black just 10 centimetres

under the surface. Outside, three colleagues, including his two trainees, communicate with him via radio to make sure he is okay. Cu has never suffered an accident, but he is haunted by the memory of a colleague who died after being swept away by the water of a reservoir 15 years ago. So why would a man swim among other people’s waste day after day, risking his wellbeing for a modest pay? “My wife says that I work for the love of the art, but I really like my job. It’s my passion,” he said. “I’m motivated by the excitement because I never know what I’ll find down below.” Sergio Palacios Mayorga, a geology researcher at the National Autonomous University of Mexico said the sewer diver became necessary because of a giant population that still has to learn to recycle and stop dumping trash. AFP thephuketnews

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Western taxes on tourism ‘hit growth and jobs’ T he president of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) David Scowsill and former prime minister of Britain Tony Blair have warned Western countries that they are missing out on the great Asian travel boom. In particular, taxes on travel and tourism imposed by Western governments are cutting GDP and holding back employment growth, they argued. They were speaking at the WTTC’s first two-day summit in South Korea, which is aimed at working out how to best exploit huge projected growth in tourism throughout China, South Korea and the wider Pacific region. Revealing that Asia’s travel and tourism sectors is forecast to grow six per cent a year over the coming decade, Mr Scowsill said, “It is no accident that we are here today for our first Asia Summit. “Of the 70 million new jobs travel and tourism will stimulate globally by 2023, two thirds – some 47 million – will be in Asia. “This phenomenal growth will be driven by increasing wealth among Asia’s middle classes, particularly in China. “The United Nations describe it as an historic shift, the likes of which has not been seen for 150 years. Asia’s middle class is forecast to triple to 1.7 billion peeople by 2020.” The need for the West to maintain its market share of the global Travel and Tourism industry was not lost on Mr Blair, who said that decisionmaking in the post 9/11 world is a difficult task for decision makers, given the scope, scale and speed of change. “Globalisation is chang-

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Photo: WEF

David Scowsill, President of the WTTC. Photo: WTTC ing the world, technology is transforming the world,” Mr Blair said. “Power is shifting east and it’s shifting fast … in the realm of tourism, over the next 10 to 15 years China will become the biggest nation in the world.” “Therefore the need to cooperate and build alliances has never been stronger than it is today,” Mr Blair said. “As power shifts east, the west is going to have to discover a new spirit of partnership with these countries, in which power will be shared.” Despite the need for change, he warned, there has been little proof in human history that a shift in the global geopolitical power balance can occur without conflict. He emphasised that knowledge is the key to opening people’s minds to others. “We

need to know about each other because it is ignorance that breeds fear and fear that breeds conflict,” Mr Blair said. “That’s why travel and tourism are not just important for enjoyment and business; people visiting other countries and cultures provide a powerful basis for acceptance and education.” The WTTC predicts 3 per cent growth in the industry worldwide this year, generating US$6.8 trillion (B200 trillion) – equivalent to 9 per cent of global GDP – and employing more than 266 million people, or roughly one in every 11 jobs on the planet. Longer term, the prospects are even brighter, the WTTC predicts, with the industry expected to grow an average 4.4 per cent a year, exceeding forecasts in other major sectors such as manufacturing, retail and finance. Although the future of the industry looks secure, Mr Scowsill warned the 500 travel and tourism business leaders at the summit that success could not be taken for granted and that every effort must be made to warn governments of the negative overall effect to their economies of introducing or expanding taxes aimed at exploiting growth in travel and tourism. Mr Scowsill singled out Britain as an example. “The UK’s Airline Passenger Duty is the worst culprit, destroying UK GDP by around US$6.3 billion (B190 billion) a year and costing some 90,000 jobs. “Taxing the tourist does not lead to positive economic growth – in fact it leads to the opposite. We intend to promote this message heavily whilst we are here in Asia.”

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CG rendition of one of the villas at the new Point Yamu by Como.

Yamu resort opens soon N EW R ESORT P OI N T Yamu by Como will open in Phuket this November. The resort will have 106 rooms and private villas with ocean-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows in each room for views of Phang Nga Bay. It will have three restaurants, a 100-metre swimming pool; a spa with eight treatment rooms and a yoga studio; and a child-friendly interactive learning area. Point Yamu was originally going to be a six-star resort called The Yamu, with JeanMichel Gathy – designer of many Aman resorts – as the architect, and interior design by one of the world’s leading designers, Frenchman Philippe Starck. However, the 2008 global

financial crisis resulted in funding sources collapsing. The half-finished hotel was sold to Singapore-based Hotel Properties Ltd (HPL). HPL is controlled by Ong Beng Seng, and already has Four Seasons and Hard Rock Hotels in Asia in its portfolio. Mr Ong also owns the rights to the Singapore Grand Prix and the city-state’s first Ferrari dealership. HPL chose Como Hotels & Resorts – founded and run by Mr Ong’s wife Christina – to manage the property. Como already manages nine properties in London, Bangkok, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Maldives, Bhutan, and Bali. Point Yamu by Como is not the only high-end resort due to open soon in Phuket.

Bill Barnett, in his blog, thephuketinsider.com, reports that a new hotel management company, Bugatti Hotels & Resorts, run a new high-end resort currently under construction on Phi Phi. The Bugatti Retreat will have 99 suites starting at 144 square metres, and 42 residences. Units are on a hotelmanaged program, with prices for studios starting at just under B9 million. There are also premium penthouse units at B41 million. It is to open in 2016 Also coming on line in the next couple of years will be Minor group’s Anantara Layan; the Inter-Continental in Rawai; Rosewood at the south end of Patong Bay; and the Hyatt Regency Phuket in Kamala.

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he State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held a major merit-making ceremony on Saturday, hoping it will help prevent more accidents on its trouble-plagued lines. It’s not the only major transport organisation worrying about spirits and their effect on business; after a Thai Airways plane slid off the runway on September 6 there were reports of a spirit helping in the evacuation of the aircraft. According to Thai Rath newspaper, Thai Airways’ Managing Director Sorajak Kasemsuwan is planning a major ceremony to appease malevolent spirits said to be haunting the airport. The ceremony will also thank benevolent spirits for assisting with the successful operation to salvage the plane. The SRT’s merit-making ceremony came after a train jumped the tracks in Bangkok last Friday (September 13), taking the SRT’s derailment tally for the year so far to 114. The ceremony will help restore the morale of staff

members following the high number of accidents, the Bangkok Post quoted SRT governor Prapat Chongsanguan as saying. “Personally, I believe Thailand has survived several bad incidents because of divine protection. The SRT should too,” he said, adding that the merit-making is also being held to mark the state-owned rail authority’s 117th anniversary. Responding to suggestions by a number of more superstitious critics that the spate of accidents might have arisen because of damage to a 48-year-old painting at the SRT’s headquarters, Mr Prapat said he is looking for a restorer to repair the artwork, but has yet to find one. According to the Daily News, the painting shows a small obstacle on a rail track, which perfectly explains the frequent derailments. In the latest accident, officials at the scene said a bolt locking a rail to a sleeper had come loose. Mr Prapat did admit that there might more prosaic reasons for the accident than the divine: a budget shortage and old tracks. The lack of

Another derailing – Passengers walk away from the Bangkok to Chiang Mai overnight express train in Phrae’s Den Chai district on July 17. Photo: Bangkok Post government attention partly caused the accidents, he said. “Governments have placed a priority on road expansion and maintenance,” he said. “Budgets requested by the railway agency have always been slashed because the decision makers on the budget didn’t understand the problems of railway transport. Definitive explanations for the Thai Airways mishap have yet to be issued but public curiosity has been stoked by a passenger’s account suggesting divine intervention aided the emergency operation. A passenger told the host of a radio programme he had

spotted a woman thought to be a cabin crew member in a traditional outfit helping evacuate people from the A330-300 aircraft, which veered off the runway after arriving from China. A traditional outfit is worn by female cabin crew during flight, but they typically switch to the airline’s skirt and blouse uniform before landing. The crew insisted none among them was wearing the traditional outfit when the accident took place. The source said the passenger may have seen a guardian angel who “stepped in” to help. Suvarnabhumi has seven

major spirit houses and dozens of smaller ones to ward off ill fortune. The first one was Sarn Thepp arak, erected before the airport was inaugurated in 2006. AoT for mer president Chotesak Artpawiriya said technical glitches and accidents at the airport persisted despite the presence of the spirit house. He later ordered six more to be constructed. He recalled an incident in which a bomb disposal expert at the airport exhibited signs of being possessed by a deity. The man said he was a wandering spirit called Phor Kae Ming

who needed a home. A spirit house was constructed to be its dwelling place. Thai Rath quoted Dr Smith Thammasaroj, former director of Suvarnabhumi as saying he was convinced of the existence of supernatural entities around the airport even though, he admitted, he had never encountered a spirit himself. The controversial scientist who once headed Thailand’s Meteorological Department said he had invited so many psychics to conduct ceremonies and constructed so many shrines “that I have lost count”. Possibly a holistic approach to transport demons and spirits is called for – and this appears to be something Transport Minister Chatchart Sitthipan has in mind, says Khao Sod. The newspaper quoted Mr Chatchart as noting that the country has suffered from many transport accidents such as minivan crashes, train derailments, boat crashes, and the Thai Airways incident. He has therefore ordered the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry to consider a plan to organise a meritmaking ceremony for the sake of his Ministry, said the Khao Sod report.

Lumbering numbers: here’s the quadrillion BACK IN THE 1970S, WHEN a bionic man cost Six Million Dollars, a mere million of any major currency felt like an inexhaustible sum of money. But 40 years have passed since Oscar Goldman had the technology to rebuild Steve Austin – making him better, stronger, faster – and a million bucks is not that big a number today. Times have changed, dear readers. In the era of Bloomberg and CNBC, television has found an intriguing new character in Shinzo Abe, Japan’s latest prime minister – the 1 Quadrillion Yen Man! If your humble author had been inclined to bet on it, he would have placed his money squarely on the global derivatives markets being the first “quadrillion” in the world of global finance. But notional derivative contracts at the end of 2012 were a mere US$639 trillion, and this figure has been easing off slightly over the past few years. While derivatives paused for a breather, the Japanese

embarked on Yen-devaluation at a rate not seen since 1998. Whether it will make Japan better and stronger is a matter for debate, but Japan’s national debt just exceeded 1 quadrillion yen, an amount inconceivable to most people in the world. Two things are for sure: First, breaking the “quadrillion” mark is a historical milestone, and second, the longer Abe continues with his policies, the longer you should stay away from any yen-denominated assets. So what does one quadrillion look like in writing? 1,000,000,000,000,000. If you don’t think that is an impressive number, my friends, why don’t we put a quadrillion into perspective. Consider that one million seconds is a mere

11.5 days, while one billion seconds is a considerably longer 32 years. One trillion seconds then becomes an unbelievable 32,000 years, but the truly mind-boggling fact is that one quadrillion seconds equals 32 million years! And how about this one, my friends. If you took a quadrillion bank notes (of any currency and any denomination) and stacked the notes on top of one another, the stack would go to the moon and back 125 times! I am not sure even the Six Million Dollar Man could jump that high. The Brazen Bonobo offers penetrating insights into current affairs and the world of finance, enabling high-networth expatriates throughout Asia to stay two steps ahead of the curve. Expatriates living in Asia and searching for advice on tax mitigation, estate planning, UK pension transfers (QROPS), or simply a strategy for prospering in the current economic environment, can contact the Bonobo at: advice@brazenbonobo.com thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Jetstar to fly Melbourne-Phuket Jetstar will operate direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket from December 14 this year. The new route will operate every Saturday and Sunday, with a third weekly service to be introduced from March next year. Jetstar Group chief commercial officer, David Koczkar, said the launch of its newest long-haul route will offer low-fare flights for the first time between the Victorian capital, Melbourne, and Thailand’s top beach destination. TTR Weekly

Minor buys first Cambodian hotel

Bangkok-based Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has announced the acquisition of its first property in Cambodia. The group has acquired majority ownership of the Sothea Boutique Resort in Siem Reap – the closest town to Angkor Wat. It will be rebranded to Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa. This latest addition to MHG’s portfolio takes the total number of properties in operation to 95 and adds a new country, taking the total to 14. ETB News Asia

Arrivals up 21pc in first 8 months

International tourist arrivals to Thailand posted a growth of 21.41 per cent during January to August this year, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism & Sports. The ministry’s data showed 17,437,219 visits to the country during the first eight months compared with 14,361,986 during the same period last year. East Asia continues to be the leading source, with a growth of 36.16 per cent, from 1,224,395 to 1,667,110 visits. TTR Weekly

Suvarnabhumi third runway plan revived

Airports of Thailand, owner of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, will reconsider bringing forward the time table to build the third runway the airport, after a disabled Thai Airways aircraft closed one runway for three days, causing traffic congestion on the remaining runway. Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt insisted that Suvarnabhumi Airport needs a third runway to ease traffic congestion and to be prepared for emergencies. TTR Weekly @thephuketnews

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Luxury goods duty ‘should be dropped’ A

propose d waive r on impor t duties on luxury products could encourage Thais to buy the expensive items at home instead of flying abroad for them, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). “Thais are among the world’s biggest shoppers, ranking fifth. The Chinese are the top shoppers,” said deputy director-general Lavaron Sangsnit, referring to tax-refund statistics from Switzerland’s Global Blue. He said turning Thailand into a shopping paradise would complement the country’s status as a cultural and nature destination for tourists. The tourism industry contributes substantial revenue to the economy, but the proposed duty waiver should also take into account the effect on local manufacturers, said Mr Lavaron. His comments came after permanent finance secretary Areepong Bhoocha-oom said Bangkok will scrap 30 per cent import duties on some luxury goods such as watches, clothing and cosmetics by year-end to help the country compete with Hong Kong and Singapore.

Pinnacle of joy for shopping tourists: the Louis Vuitton store on the Champs Elysées in Paris. Photo: Zoetnet A Finance Ministry source who asked not to be named said to avert any impact on local producers, the ministry may cut import duties only on some luxury items that are not made in Thailand such as fragrances and high-end watches. The ministry may solicit these luxury brand producers to relocate their production base to Thailand. The source said the import

duty cut will cost the government hundreds of millions of baht in lost revenue, but contribute more through employment, corporate income tax and higher revenue for hotels and restaurants. The FPO is studying the effects that scrapping import duties would have on local manufacturers, but inadequate information remains a stumbling block.

Meanwhile, leading retailers have welcomed the idea of lowering import duties on luxury products, saying this will help to boost foreign tourist numbers and spending. Phaibul Kanokvatanawan, chief executive of The Mall Group, called it the last piece in a jigsaw puzzle promoting the country as a tourist destination. “We have nice tourism sites, excellent accommodations – the only thing lacking is goods to take home,” he said. Mr Phaibul estimates the number of foreign travellers could jump to 40 million annually from a projected 25 million this year if the tax cut takes effect. As well, the government may also liberalise the dutyfree industry by letting more than one operator open this type of shop in airports nationwide. Tourism operators support a proposal to slash import duty on luxury items, saying it is essential for the industry to achieve its potential. The Finance Ministry is studying the pros and cons of cutting or waiving import duties for some luxury items. Some business operators

have expressed concern, saying it would trim the competitiveness of Thai goods producers. But Suthikiati Chirathivat, chairman of Centara Hotels & Resorts, said any negative effect would be short-lived while the positive returns would be huge in the long run. He said lower import duty would help Thailand to become an integrated tourism destination as the sector is a key driver of the economy with an impact on related industries. “Our rivals such as Hong Kong and Singapore are unable to beat us on natural sites, so they need to build up casinos and keep their import duty low to attract shoppers,” he said. “They attract millions of travellers, but why do we leave that room for them? We have an edge over them in all aspects except as a market for shoppers. “I hope the government will seriously and sincerely support the industry with a clear direction and plan. “We will definitely become the strongest player in the Asean Economic Community in the travel industry, given that we have the best [natural] resources in the region.” Bangkok Post

Thai female entrepreneurship in spotlight Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT for Thai female entrepreneurs, but the arrival of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) at the end of 2015 will bring challenges, says Bangkok University lecturer and researcher, Ulrike Guelich. Mrs Guelich was in Phuket last weekend to speak at an International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) meeting about female entrepreneurship in Thailand. Born in Germany, Mrs Guelich has degrees in Business Administration and Graduate Ceramic Design. She earned two MBAs, from the University of Maryland in the US and GSBA Switzerland. She is also an external PhD candidate at the University of Eindhoven, and has 25 years’ experience as an entrepreneur in Germany. These days she’s in the Thailand team for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey, which examines entrepreneurship around the world.

Of the 54 countries observed in the 2011 GEM report, Thailand’s entrepreneurship was the highest. With regard to female entrepreneurship, Thailand was the only country which reported more women entrepreneurs than men, Mrs Guelich says. Before her talk at IBAP, Mrs Guelich told The Phuket News that the future was bright for Thai female entrepreneurs. “But there are challenges because the AEC is coming, and I don’t think all of them are prepared. We can still do more internationally as Thai entrepreneurs, because even though a lot are exporting, not every business is international, and they’re not too innovative.” She said it was surprising Thailand rated high in the GEM report, despite the country generally not coming off well in other gender equality surveys. “[Female entrepreneurship] is the only place where we see gender equality in Thailand. We don’t have a lot of women in parliament or other areas. In the United Nations Development Programme gender inequality

Ulrike Guelich. index, Thailand ranks below the average,” she explained. The big question for re-

searchers was to find out why Thailand seemed to be a good place for female entrepreneurs. “It’s not necessity that drives them to become entrepreneurs. They see an opportunity – either to earn more or something else – but they are not forced into it. “I think the culture is a plus. If you look back in Thai history, women are heroes. For example, take the two heroines. “Being an entrepreneur is

something very positive for women here. It’s in the top 10 as a career choice. It seems to be in the big family businesses, often the father seems to work well with the daughters. “There are many family businesses led by women. I have citations from interviews with female owners in family businesses, and they are very tough and seem to be very good team leaders, and regard their employees as family.”

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Longest running experiments If there is one thing we can learn from scientists, other than science, it is that when they set out to do something – they are really in it for the long haul. Some experiments take months, even years. These took even longer than that...

Clarendon Dry Pile: The electric bell in the foyer of the Clarendon Laboratory at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has been ringing since researchers began an experiment on battery life. The experiment began in 1840. The device, called the Clarendon Dry Pile, is made up of two voltaic dry piles connected with an insulating layer of sulphur. The two piles are also connected to two bells, hence the continuous ringing. Guinness World Records has dubbed the contraption “the world’s most durable battery.” Old Rotation: Another university experiment, this time at Auburn University in the US state of Alabama. Since 1896, scientists at the university have experimented with cotton and legume crop rotation to show that it could allow soil to support a cotton crop indefinitely. The one-acre plot of land – still an ongoing, successful experiment – is located just south of the campus, and is even listed in the American National Register of Historic Places. The Beverly Clock: It sure seems like these universities have a lot of time on their hands. This time it’s New Zealand’s University of Otago that has been running the same experiment since 1864 – known as the swish-sounding Beverly Clock. This is an atmospheric clock that was not been wound since the first day of the experiment. A small temperature change in the atmosphere generates enough energy to raise a one-pound weight by one inch, driving the clock’s mechanism and keeping it continuously ticking. However, over the years the clock has stopped a few times – most famously when the Physics Department moved to a new location. William James Beal Germination Experiment: The world’s longest running botany experiment began in 1879, when American botanist William James Beal filled 20 bottles with both sand and seeds – each containing about 50 seeds from 21 plants. Each bottle was then buried with its neck pointed down so that water would not be trapped inside. Every five years, the goal was to dig up the bottle and plant the seeds to see which would sprout. Now, the experiment takes place every 20 years with the next bottle to be dug up in 2020. The experiment is slated to end in 2100, they say... Framingham Heart Study: In 1948, researchers began studying some 5,000 residents of Framingham, Massachusetts with the aim learning everything there is to know about heart disease, including the effects of diets and medications upon it. The study is now into its third generation of participants and is credited with having given the medical world several notes that are now common knowledge – such as the effects of cigarettes, elevated blood pressure, and cholesterol. The participants consented to undergo a detailed medical exam and physical every two years to create a wealth of data for the study. Such heart is touching.

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Beast against the feast: fishing war E

nvironmentalists last week unveiled unprecedented footage of a legendary sea creature, the giant oarfish, as they stepped up a campaign against bottom trawling. The origin of the myth of the sea serpent – a snake deemed capable of capsizing vessels and swallowing crew – the giant oarfish can reach lengths of 11 metres and weigh more than 250 kilogrammes. Eel-like in appearance, the creature (Regalecus glesne) is the world’s longest bony fish. It is only rarely seen by humans, and usually only as a bizarre, unwanted by-catch from commercial fishing. At a press conference in Paris, ocean conservationists showed exclusive footage of the sinuous giant in its deep-sea environment as part of its effort to highlight the dangers of trawling the sea bed. “It’s a key moment for the deep ocean,” said Matthew Gianni of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition, an umbrella of more than 70 associations. Marine biologists say deep-sea bottom trawling, in which nets are scraped along the ocean floor, causes catastrophic damage to corals, sponges and micro-flora that are vital for the ecological web. Places that were ploughed up decades ago have still to recover, said Claire

Monster of the deep: the giant oarfish can measure up to 11 metres long. Nouvian, head of a non-profit group called Bloom. Bottom trawling also accidentally nets species such as the regalec, which have no commercial value. France and Spain, whose fishing industries wield political clout, are fighting attempts by the European

Commission to outlaw the practice. A key vote takes place in Brussels on October 3. EU countries account for about 60 per cent of global catch for deepsea bottom trawling, the coalition said on its website, citing figures for 2001. AFP

Banana a day means longevity: oldest man AFTER THE DEATH OF Japan’s 116-year-old Jiroemon Kimura in June, New York resident Salustiano Sanchez inherited the ‘world’s oldest man’ crown. Last week the former coal miner passed away after holding onto the title for just three months. Born in Spain on 8 June 1901, Sanchez credited his longevity to eating a banana a day and taking headache pills. In 1920, he came to the United States and eventually settled in update New York. He had two children,

Former coal miner and New Yorker Salustiano Sanchez. seven grandchildren, 15-great grandchildren, and five greatgreat grandchildren. The world’s oldest man is

now Aurturo Licata of Italy, at 111-years-old. The world’s oldest person is Japan’s Misao Okawa, who is 115.

Airport holds 9/11 fire drill A F I R E DR I L L AT Bostons Logan Air port wouldn’t normally be a big deal, unless it was on the 12th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Officials at the airport apologised to everyone who was inconvenienced, and

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Towers on September 11, 2001 took off from Logan Airport. “We understand that it may have offended many of those touched by the events of September 11,” read a statement by the local Port Authority online.

It Kant be! Man shot in debate AN ARGUMENT OVER enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant’s teachings led to a shooting in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. According to reports, a 26-year-old and 28-yearold resident met while waiting in line at a shop, and the two men began to debate about the German philosopher and author. After the discussion escalated into a fistfight, one man took out a small pistol and fired it repeatedly at the other man’s head. The shooter fled and left the victim in grave condition but alive. Neither person was identified, while it is also unclear which of Kant’s ideas may have triggered the violent dispute. thephuketnews

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A BUG’S LIFE

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A collector’s vintage 1967 Beetle > page 7

Phuketian Thanyapat “Kwan” Opatvisan in her pride and joy.

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Learning from Australia POLITE PHUKET

Ajarn Pranee editor3@classactmedia.co.th

I met a Malaysian lady who sold banana wrapped in rice. She was ‘straight forward’ and spoke English with an Australian accent

Professor Pranee Sakulpipatana, or Ajarn Pranee as she is known, is the founder of the Thai Peranakan Association of Phuket an d an ac t ive an d prominent member of the Baba community.

often see the world through all the visitors who make Phuket (my hometown, only the size of a full stop on the world map) their holiday destination. I often think that I should have travelled when I was young, but back then I could not fulfil my dream as I had to support my children’s education. Back then I promised myself that I would travel and see the world when I became free from all responsibility. I’ve always wanted to visit Australia ever since I learned about Captain Edward Timothy Miles, who towed a tin dredging boat from Tasmania to Phuket via Penang. He was brave enough to start the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company company 100 years ago, one of the first foreign investors. Believe it or not, the company premises still exist in Saphan Hin. Unfortunately, the beautiful bungalows that were still very fashionable places to live in the early 1990s are now in a terrible condition. I finally managed to make my trip to Sydney, Australia in August when the temperature there was a mild 22 degree Celsius. Yes, it was terribly cold for me, especially when we flew to Cairns later on in the holiday to have a taste of the tropical rainforest weather. Cairns is an interesting city in the north of Queensland. I learned a lot while I was there, especially the way they looked after their environment. In the centre of town is The Esplanade, which is a focal point of the city. There is also a huge swimming pool for everyone

No, that’s not the Khao Khad Viewpoint walkway. Rather, it’s Ajarn Pranee in an Australian tropical rainforest. to use for free. It’s a place where you can meet people from all walks of life enjoying themselves with their families. Phuket could learn a lot from this. Then I drove to the tiny town of Kuranda, home to the fabulous Kuranda market, which is a new-styled market with a unique atmosphere with vendors from Bali, Nepal and India. I met a Malaysian lady who sold banana wrapped in sticky rice. I felt that she was Australian now and not Malaysian. She was ‘straight forward’ and spoke English with an Australian accent. I also spent a night at a caravan park in Atherton near Herberton called Woodlands, and felt right at home there. The reception-

ist told me not to miss an opportunity to watch the platypus at 5.45pm. So I went for a walk in the park and I noticed that the platypus was there – so punctual. I have to say that I felt quite disappointed at the size of this queer animal. It’s only one foot long and six inches wide. I was surprised that the platypus played such an important role in tourism. What did I most appreciate in Australia? Definitely the forest and its beautiful banyan trees. The Australian government do very well to protect the forest – I even saw an accessible path for people in wheelchairs – and it is my dream that it could be the same here in Thailand too.

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But wait, there’s more Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

When you finish up on TV, some people miss it. They miss that persona and going from being an ‘A’ celebrity, to being a ‘B’ celebrity, and then becoming a ‘nobody’, but I didn’t really... Well, I did for a short time, but I had a strong family base and went onto Talk Radio anyway

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im Shaw looks, talks and acts like pretty much any other Aussie bloke in Phuket. Except that – unlike most of his countrymen – Tim has sold more than one million steak knives. Now working as a freelance network correspondent for Channel 7 in Phuket, Tim Shaw’s path to appearing on more than 20 million Australian TV screens, ten times a day, every day, began in quite an unconventional way. “I fell into it by accident really – I wanted to be an actor, lawyer or presenter, but I fell out of love with school and instead went to do an apprenticeship as an autoelectrician.” After the apprenticeship Tim was a salesman for many years, before he was approached by an ex-employer who asked him to do some television ads. After filming, Tim thought that would be the end of it, but instead it was merely the beginning. “It went from there really. I was then hired by [direct shopping company] Demtel from 1992 to 1995, to be the face of their commercials and I sold everything from steak knives to pillows, to classical CDs.” Tim’s first few TV appearances were “really bad” he tells The Phuket News – this he puts down to being “a great salesman but not a TV man.” That soon changed though, and before long he was on Australian TV screens more often than a nightly news TV anchorman, making his catchphrase, “But wait there’s more” the most well-known in the country. Tim brought a face – importantly an ‘everyman’ face – to the business. Before that, Tim says, it was just a blank screen with an American voice.

Pre-internet, the result was hugely successful and Tim recalls that during the three year period he was on TV, he helped Demtel sell around A$100 million of products. “It was because I looked like the audience and sounded like them. I was, and still am, just a regular guy. People bought me before they bought the product. I was in people’s homes, a lot.” After the contract expired with Demtel, Tim left, taking the catchphrase – or a copyright-free version of it – with him, appearing on television selling big name brands such as McDonald’s, Toyota and Pizza Hut. He also wrote a bestselling book, Tim Shaw’s Sales Success Secrets. Not long after leaving TV, Tim got into talk radio, known in Australia as ‘talkback radio’. Outside the confines of the tightlyscripted infomercial, Tim tells The Phuket News that he initially found it hard to reclaim his own identity and be able to show, rather ironically, that there was more to Tim Shaw than just the catchphrase. “The media didn’t really know what to do with me. There were no negative stories but there were funny ones. ‘Would you buy steak knives from this man?’ Things like that.” During his self-rediscovery, he admits that he did initially miss being on TV. “When you finish up on TV, some people miss it. They miss that persona and going from being an ‘A’ celebrity, to being a ‘B’ celebrity, and then becoming a ‘nobody’, but I didn’t really. “Well, I did for a short time, but I had a strong family base and went onto Talk Radio anyway.” It was on the radio that Tim really flourished, leaving the catchphrase (most-

ly) behind, gaining credibility and becoming a well known personality on the popular 2UE radio show, Legal Matters. Last year, his contract ended with the Australian radio station and with Tim now divorced and with three grown up daughters (aged 16, 18 and 20) he decided to make the move to Phuket. “I’m a proud Australian,” says Tim, “But my future is in Asia. I like Phuket and the recent environmental push [locally] to keep the natural beauty. “I’ve met some exceptional people here, especially in the last seven years.” He has also been pleasantly surprised to discover that many other Phuket-based Australians still remember him affectionately, referencing his recent talks at a meeting of IBAP (International Business Association of Phuket) and the inaugural ‘Aussies in Phuket’ gathering. Now, as well as being a Phuket-based freelance network correspondent for Channel 7, it is with local talk radio that he hopes to make his mark on the island. In order to do both, however, he admits he still has much to learn about the island, even though he has been coming to Thailand since 1990. In his downtime, Tim explores the island, though Nai Harn beach, the Aussie Pub in Kamala, and the Sweet restaurant in Patong are particular current favourite destinations. “I’m a positive guy. When I wake up and I’m still breathing, I think that’s a great way to start the day. “I’m looking forward to learning a lot from everyone here and visiting more of Thailand, so that I can extend my existing knowledge of [the country],” Tim says with his winning smile. With Tim Shaw, there’s always more.

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Environment starts at home THAI EYE

Kanokwan Homcha-aim kanokwan@myseek.org

The question remains how many people have truly gone through a lifestyle change and adapted their daily behaviour on fighting climate change and global warming

Kanokwan Homcha-aim is the southern coordinator for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). She is also a member of Phuketbased environmental organisation SEEK.

hailand became one of 192 members of the Kyoto Protocol – a union aimed at combating global warming – on August 28, 2002. Since then, the Reduction of Global Warming Campaign has become a hot issue in Thailand with a number of government organisations, academic institutions, civil societies, campaigns and movements having been conducted. The question remains how many people have truly gone through a lifestyle change and therefore adapted their daily behaviour on fighting climate change and global warming. To move toward this lifestyle, we don’t have to drive across the province to plant mangroves, or purchase land to install a wind farm. We simply need to start in our own homes. To do this, we can look at a Low Carbon House Concept, which includes four components:

Live in a tree house

One big tree can absorb eight kilograms of carbon dioxide per year through its respiration process. Planting trees in and around our house not only helps reduce global warning, but also connects our families with nature. The ecosystem develops, and animals such as birds and insects may soon depend on the trees as well.

extend the life time of landfills. The most important thing is to lessen the amount of waste sent to landfills, and therefore less methane emissions are released to the atmosphere.

Energy efficiency

Shade is another important benefit, as the tree crown provides shade and will reduce temperature in the house. If there is still space available, we can avoid covering the house fully by concrete or tiles, and just plant a tree instead. Unsure of what to plant? Try a fruit tree if you enjoy mango, mangosteen, jack fruit, guava, or orange. If the area is not big enough, start with a shrub or vine; even a small vegetable garden.

Waste minimisation

Every house is a source of pollution – solid waste and sewage. We can apply the 2R’s principle - reduce consumption and reuse an item again after it has been used. It will decrease a large amount of waste generation from every household that applies these principles. At present, it would also be much better if we can apply the third R – recycle. Often overlooked, yet extremely important is the recycling of organic waste. Items such as food waste, fruit and leaves can be used as fertiliser and in our gardens and tree areas. Also, we should separate our daily household usage of products such as glass bottles, plastic containers, and paper, which can be disposed of in the correct containers or in bulk sale to junk shops. This gives the material a second life-cycle. By doing this, we not only decrease the amount of waste that local municipalities have to collect, but also

Wise use of energy in the house is another lifestyle change we can apply. Changing family member behaviour is the most difficult part, but well worth the effort. Parents are the key changing agent in the house. By being a role model for their children and showing them wise use of products, consumption, and energy use, a strong energy saving habit can be formed. For example, encourage family members to turn off the lights or other appliances when not in use, put a limit on TV and internet usage, turn off the air-conditioning when not needed, and spend family time in the garden.

Sustainable consumption

Think before you buy. A sustainable consumption does not mean that we have to grow our own rice or culture our own farm. It can mean that we consume things consciously. We can buy what we can afford, buy with a maximum utilisation benefit and buy items that are eco-friendly. Have you ever found items in your house that are still sealed, or clothes that still have the tags on them after months or years? Do you find yourself buying things on sale, just because it is a good deal but not necessarily something you need? The more we buy these “no need” items, the more we rev up the speed of manufacturers usage of natural resources and pollution release. “Improvement starts with I”. As Michael Jackson sang, we must first look at the man or woman in the mirror and make that change. What starts with “I” can soon spread to family, neighbours, the community, the city, and the world. By sharing this information and knowledge with others, the effects can multiply. We all share this land, this water, and this air. What we may be missing is a better understanding of the role each of us plays in the balance of the ecosystem.

BIG PHUKET CLEAN UP BEGINS Nick Anthony speaks with Vice Governor Sommai Preechasilpa about Phuket Big Cleaning Day. Beach cleanups will take place today (September 20). The exceptions are Kata Beach (11am) and Karon Beach (4pm), which are tomorrow (September 21). thephuketnews

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You are what you eat FIGHT FAT WITH PAT

Patrick du Preez editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Eat breakfast, and eat smaller meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day keeps your energy up and your metabolism going

Are you eating the right foods or fast foods? Photo: Evan Amos Pat ric k du Preez is the MD of Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel, Phuket Town. clubasiaphuket.com The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

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osing weight is one thing, maintaining your body weight is another. Healthy eating habits combined with proper exercise will ensure that you maintain your weight and stay in shape. DON’T OVERINDULGE Many of us are familiar with overindulging, whether it is for a special occasion or because we simply enjoy food. Here are some simple steps to avoid overeating: Eat slowly: Eating quickly makes overeating more likely as it takes 15-20 minutes for your body to register that you full. Think smaller portions. Eat the healthy foods that you enjoy. Choose nutrient dense foods: starting your meal with a low calorie soup or salad has shown to reduce intake at the next meal by 20 per cent and 12 per cent respectively, as these foods fill up the stomach and keep you feeling fuller longer. By drinking two glasses of water (500ml) before your meal, this will fill your stomach and reduce the amount of food you eat and can reduce the kilojoules intake by as much as 13 per cent irrespective of your age, weight or gender. BE DRINK SMART It is so easy to have a few drinks on a daily basis or a few glasses of grape juice. This eventually becomes habit-forming and can lead to alcoholism. Enjoy a drink but do so in moderation. Swap regular beverages for lower alcoholic or carbohydrate varieties. Drinking water in-between drinks also keeps you hydrated and helps reduce intoxication. HEALTHY EATING HABITS Much has been written on the subject and quite rightly so. Start off by making small changes to your eating habits that will eventually change your eating habits. Starving yourself will not help you with your weight maintenance or weight loss programme, and can lead to you overindulging in your next meal. Simplify. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of colour, variety and freshness. Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Every change you make to improve your diet matters. THINK ABOUT YOUR FOOD Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate, it is also about how you think about food. Eat with others whenever possible. Eating with other people has numerous social and emotional benefits – particularly for children – and allows you to model healthy eating habits. Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes.

We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavours and feel the textures of our food. Eat breakfast, and eat smaller meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day (rather than the standard three large meals) keeps your energy up and your metabolism going. Avoid eating late at night. Try to eat dinner earlier in the day. Studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment – eating only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day – may help regulate weight. The longer lapse between meals allows the body to process the food more efficiently. Question your hunger. Are you really hungry or do you just feel like eating a snack? Instead drink a glass of water, eat some fruit or make a fresh juice shake. REGULAR EXERCISE Do 30 minutes of cardio a day – this may include swimming, biking, jogging, or even walking – and if you need some motivation then train with a friend. If you find it difficult to motivate yourself then join a gym or get a personal trainer. Group X training is a great way to keep you motivated and keep you in shape. Strength training will help maintain your lean muscle mass and burns calories when working out.

HEALTH 5 IN BRIEF Study: Healthy lifestyle fights cell ageing In a small but unprecedented study, scientists on Tuesday said they had proof that a healthy lifestyle helps the body’s cells fight ageing. The strategy is structured around a wholefood, plant-based diet, moderate daily exercise, yoga-based relaxation a nd st r e s s m a n a ge ment, they said. AFP

Comic Connolly has Parkinson’s symptoms Scottish comic and actor Billy Connolly has had surgery for prostate cancer and is being treated for the “initial symptoms” of Parkinson’s Disease, his spokeswoman said on Monday. The 70-year-old star, who has built a film and voice-over career after success as a comic, will continue to work in TV and on stage. AFP

6 KIDS

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Play time is all in the bag! LET’S PLAY

Yvon van Kesteren editor@classactmedia.co.th

usy bags are small activities that fit into a ziplock ‘bag’ and you can store for moments that your child need to be kept ‘busy’. The activities are easy to make and inexpensive, generally around B50 to B100. The bags are great to take with you when you go for a road trip or to restaurants. Here are a few simple busy bag ideas with instructions; popsicle stick puzzle, number wheel and a pasta necklace.

Age Top, l-r: popsicle stick puzzle; number wheel; pasta necklace. Originally from The Netherlands, Phuket-based Yvon van Kesteren is the mother of two girls.

From 1 year to 4 years

What you need Popsicle stick puzzle Popsicle sticks Picture Scissors Glue

Pet

of the week

Number wheel Card board 12 cloth pins Colour pens Scissors

Pasta necklace Shoe lace Penne pasta Colour pens

Preparation Popsicle stick puzzle; cut the picture in strips that are the size of the popsicle sticks and glue them onto the popsicles. Number wheel; cut a circle out of card board and divide the circle in 12 equal pieces by pen. Write the numbers 1 to 12 onto each section of the circle and do the same on each of the cloth pins. You could also make a colour wheel on the backside with again 12 different colours and the same 12 colours on the cloth pins. Pasta necklace; decorate the pasta with the colour pens.

Play Popsicle stick puzzle: have your child make the puzzle, they’ll love to do it over and over again! Number wheel: have your child match the numbers on the cloth pins with the numbers on the wheel. Or the different colours with the colours on the

pins, if you added the colour wheel on the back-side. Pasta necklace: have your child string the penne pasta onto the shoe lace to make it into a necklace.

Add-ons for more fun play The possibilities for busy bags ideas are endless; alphabet match-up games, pizza factory using felt, fishing game, pipe cleaner toy. By organising a busy bag swap you don’t have to do all the work yourself. Invite a few parents who all make one specific busy bag for all kids attending the swap. You hand out your busy bags and get one in return. If there are 12 kids at the swap, you go home with 12 different busy bags (including yours).

Clean up Once finished with the activity, just simply put it all back in the bag and store it for another time you need it.

Educational Each activity is built around improving a skill; number recognition, fine motor skill development, spelling etc. Depending on your child needs and abilities you can create a busy bag around a specific skill. If you search for ‘busy bags’ online, you will find a lot of different ideas for different age groups.

Calling down the rain

This cute kitty is named Lemon and is eight months old. She belongs to Anne Hoyinck. Want to see your pet here? Email photos to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

elieved to have originated in South America, ‘Rain Sticks’ were used to call on the rain to fall in times of drought. Traditionally made from hollowed out cactus, with thorns placed inwards, then filled with dry beans or small stones, when inverted a Rain Stick creates a noise similar to falling rain. Now if a Rain Stick calls down the rain, then what might we do to politely ask it to push off for the weekend? A Sun Sphere made from a basketball and foil? Perhaps not.

After all, this is the rainy season, which arrives each year to reminds us to fix the roof, rejuvenate the garden and rebuild the frog population. Without it we’d be lost and begging the rain to fall! In celebration of our almost-overrainy-season, next week there is a Rain Stick making workshop for children at the Book Café on Saturday, September 28. A fun, crafty activity, perfect for a rainy day! To book a place or for more information, please contact Kez at 084946-2171 or visit oasisedphuket.com thephuketnews

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Bitten by the bug... Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

My father loves classic cars. After I started to get into them too, I was able to talk to my dad about them as a fellow enthusiast. He knew that I was saving money to buy one. Then he surprised me with a vintage, light blue 1967 Volkswagen. It was an amazing gift

Beetle owner Thanyapat “Kwan” Opatvisan in her 1967 car. @thephuketnews

irst built in 1938, the Volkswagen Beetle is still a highly sought-after car today, and Phuket is no exception. “Phuket has many people like me who love Volkswagens, there is even a club here that gets together to talk about their cars,” says 31 year-old Thanyapat “Kwan” Opatvisan. Kwan has owned her 1967 edition Volkswagen Beetle for three years, having bought it in Bangkok and then driven it back to Phuket. “I like the Beetle’s style. I think it is so cute,” she says. However, it took her a while to raise the funds needed to buy her dream car. “As I knew classic cars are expensive, I put aside part of my salary every month.” After working at a tourist business in Rawai, she then set up a distilled water company with her mother. It was then that she started to collect Vespa scooters, which eventually led to classic cars. “I have many Vespa scooters,” she says. “I used to be head of the Phuket Vespa scooter club. Now though I really love my Volkswagen 1967 edition, I just find it fascinating. Kwans love of classic vehicles was inspired by her father, also a collector. “My father loves classic cars. After I started to get into them too, I was able to talk to my dad about them as a fellow enthusiast. “He knew that I was saving money to buy one. Then he surprised me with a vintage, light blue 1967 Volkswagen. It was an amazing gift. “In Thai, the car was called ‘Kan Chon Rue 1967’, and had a 1300 cc engine. But, as it was in Bangkok, I had to fix some things with the body and wheels before driving it home to Phuket. At least that was her intention, until she she saw someone post details of a better kept cream-coloured Volkswagen 1967 on a motoring website. She then sold the light blue Beetle (“the body wasn’t great, but the engine was good to drive”), and bought the new cream Volkswagen instead. There was still work to do though, says Kwan, “I changed the engine from 1300 cc to 1500 cc, and had to either fix or replace the wheels, brakes, tires, fuel tank and other parts. “I bought spares from a second-hand Volkswagen shop in Bangkok, which were expensive because Volkswagen Beetles are not made anymore,” she says with smile. (The last VW Beetle rolled off the factory production line in Mexico in 2003, 65 years after its original launch in Germany.) Kwan also repainted the car to a more classic colour, and ripped out the new audio system to install an original radio. Then there was the car’s aircon system, or lack thereof. “The main problem with classic cars is that the airconditioning never works well. The mechanic repairing my Beetle tried to fix the air-con but he couldn’t locate

the problem. That is, until he observed that the air coming out was hot. “As it turns out, the radiator is located close to the air-conditioning unit in the boot of the car. The mechanic fixed the problem by placing an aluminium sheet between the air-con and the radiator, which solved the problem immediately. “After it was fixed, I was finally able to drive my beloved Beetle all the way from Bangkok to Phuket.”

8 DINING

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A taste of Persia in Patong Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

Many people do not know much about Iranian food, but people should know it is very good for you. Iranian chefs generally don’t use lots of oil – that means the food is much healthier

Clockwise from top left: Jooje chicken and lamb kebabs; Behjat “BJ” Kanani, the owner of Casa Blanca Iranian restaurant; and the Baghali Polo Ba Mahiche.

ot much is really known about Iranian or Persian cuisine outside of the country, but in Patong one Iranian woman is doing her best to change that view. Behjat “BJ” Kanani, aged 23 and an Iranian national, runs the Casa Blanca Iranian food restaurant on Prachanukhro Road with her brother and sister, importing ingredients directly from Iran. Miss Behjat says that food from her homeland, once the centre of the vast Persian empire, has a unique style of cuisine and mix of ingredients, including rice, saffron and broad beans. It is an old wives’ tale that saffron is good for your health, and makes you happy if you eat it, therefore it is a common ingredient in Iranian cuisine. “Iranian people always cook and have a meal together. I always cook with my family members and we have very happy moments when we eat,” she says. Miss Behjat told The Phuket News that she has lived in Phuket for around seven years and the restaurant has been open for the last three. “I really want to introduce Phuket people and international tourists to Iranian food, as many have not tried it before,” she says. “Many people do not know much about Iranian food, but people should know it is very good for you. Iranian chefs generally don’t use lots of oil – that means the food is much healthier.” Miss Behjat said there was a small group

of around 25 Iranian expats living in Patong and Phuket Town, many of whom visit her restaurant for special occasions. The first starter presented to The Phuket News was salad shirazi, made from cucumber, tomato, onion, bell pepper and basil. Then it’s topped with cheese – delicious. Next up was kashko bademjan, an eggplant dish made with garlic and sweet onion, and topped with home made yoghurt. For the mains, which start at B230, the Baghali Polo Ba Mahiche comes recommended. It is a traditional meal made from broad beans, saffron rice, tomatoes and cooked lamb shank. Also served was the “Jooje” kebab, one of the most popular Iranian dishes – made

from marinated chicken with saffron, and grilled lamb. These are served with basmanti rice topped with saffron. Next up was Zereshk Polow ba Morgh, which is large pieces of chicken in a tasty stew, served with a special Iranian drink – a yoghurt soda drink with mint. Beyond just a great meal, dining at Casa Blanca is a great way to learn more about Iranian food, especially with Miss Behjat on hand to offer in-depth explanations about her delicious creations. Casa Blanca restaurant is located at 34/5,6,7 Prachanukhro Road, Patong, opposite the Honda centre. For more information call 082-282-5615 or email Miss Behjat on bjbehnam@yahoo.com

Angsana resort presents two new delicious dishes

odega & Grill restaurant, at Angsana Laguna Phuket resort, has introduced two new signature creations, Gourmet BBQ Delights and Andaman Seafood Lovers by Executive Chef Mirko Cappa in its chic-rustic dining room or al fresco by the pool during lunch and dinner. Gourmet BBQ Delights includes grilled Wagyu fillet mignon, Tasmanian double lamb chops, Korobuta pork skewers accompanied by baked cherry tomatoes, mixed grilled vegetables, garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes and Bodega signature BBQ sauce. The menu is B2,190 for two people. Andaman Seafood Lovers includes grilled Phuket lobster, King prawns, white snapper and vegetable skewer accompanied by steamed potatoes,

gratinated broccoli with hollandaise and salsa verde. The menu is B2,690 for two people. The restaurant is open for lunch from 12pm-5pm and dinner from 6pm11pm. Enquiries and reservations services for Angsana Laguna Phuket may be made via reservations-lagu naphuket@angsana.com or direct reservation line 076 358 555 thephuketnews

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Top seafood at Banyan Tree Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

We want to showcase the quality of the product, but we want to keep it homestyle and to showcase the freshness too

Clockwise from top: the delicious fish available at the Banyan Tree; the Watercourt restaurant exterior; and chef Steven Kim cooks up fantastic lobster for guests.

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eafood lovers on the island can rejoice, Banyan Tree’s Watercourt restaurant in Laguna is serving top class seafood cooked any way you want it. Led by Executive Chef David Hamilton, the restaurant’s a la carte seafood menu was introduced in June. It includes oysters, shrimp, lobster, king prawns, clams, mussels and crab – cooked any way the customer would like. All seafood can be wok fried, pan fried, poached or grilled, and served with chips or baked potatoes and is priced per gram. The seafood can also be cooked “Thai style” in a curry or with Thai herbs, if the customer wishes. “It’s all about concentrating on the freshness,” Executive Western Sous Chef Steven Kim explains. “Right now our oysters are very good – we have the American Eagle Rock currently. “But most of the time we have French Fine de Claire. “They are very good and I serve them with lemon juice and vinegar.” The oysters, Mr Kim explains, are very hard to get and are flown to Phuket on ice. “We want to showcase the quality of the product, but we want to keep it homestyle and to showcase the freshness too.” With the oysters the trademark option, the lobster is also recommended. Watercourt has two types, the South African ones which have firmer meat, and the Canadian steamed lobster, which is more sweet with delicate meat. Mr Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Canada. In Vancouver he studied at the Hotel Culinary Institute, completed an apprenticeship, and then moved back to Seoul. After time spent working in China, Dubai, and Macau, he moved to Phuket. “I love travelling, and because of my background as an immigrant I always wanted to learn about

other cultures. “The Thai culture is so distinct, I wanted to experience it myself.” Watercourt also offers a full menu of appetisers and main dishes, including Wagyu beef, lamb, pork and chicken. Pasta dishes include Seafood Risotto and Linguine Pasta; and there’s also a Fresh Chilled Seafood Platter, designed for two people. The restaurant, situated inside the Banyan Tree hotel, is open daily from 6.30pm-11.00pm (last order 10:30pm). For more information or reservations contact the F&B concierge at 076-372400 or e-mail fb-phuket@banyantree.com

10 DINING GUIDE

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INTERNATIONAL

INDIAN

SEAFOOD

Bodega & Grill

Irish Times

Navrang Mahal

Trisara Seafood

A rustic, homely atmosphere serving North and South Indian dishes, freshly prepared by hereditary chefs and served in brass Katoris in the Royal Mughal style of bygone Emperors of India. Many mouth-watering dishes prepared exactly to your liking. Open from 12.30pm - 3pm and 6.30pm 11pm daily. Karon Sea Sand Resorts & Spa, Karon Beach. Also in Patong Soi Bangla. 076 286 464

The first truly world-class destination seafood dining experience on Phuket. A private entrance leads guests either to an outdoor, beachfront deck or to the cool, relaxed interior. The menu is a balance between local and imported seafood prepared and served in a Mediterranean way. Dinner 7pm-10.30pm. Trisara, 076 310 100.

Bodega & Grill is situated on a picturesque patio by the lagoon. The restaurant serves premium char-grilled steaks and seafood from a wood-fired oven, as well as authentic homemade pastas, risottos and paellas. Bodega’s generous steaks are available in portions of up to 1.2 kilogram. Angsana Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay; 076 324 101

The only Irish owned and managed Irish Pub in Phuket. A real Irish Pub at the heart of Phuket’s world famous nightlife. In this traditionally styled Irish pub you will find a very warm welcome from the Management and their fantastic staff. All your favourite Irish food and beverages. Jungceylon, Patong Beach; irishtimespub-phuket.com

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

Enjoy fine dining with panoramic sea views in sensually indulgent setting. Delicious Thai and European creations are served on the open-air terrace. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi Beach. Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more. 185/5 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Rd., T. Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. 076 272151-2, 082 153 3163

FRENCH

Connoisseurs of fine cuisine can revel in Acqua’s experiential concept. The Acqua restaurant experience promises to deliver only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from only the best producers both local and international. Taste explosions from the portfolio of Chef Alessandro Frau, of both traditional & contemporary are offered. Kalim Bay-Patong, 076 618 127

The beachfront restaurant offers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach. Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

DaVinci

La Boucherie

La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located on Soi Sansabai in Patong, next to Jungceylon and just a short walk from Bangla road. You’ll find a varied menu of wonderful and reasonably priced food that includes perfectly cooked steaks and dishes from France, all with friendly and efficient service that guarantees you a very pleasant and satisfying experience. Open daily 11am-5am. 076 344 581. laboucherie-asia.com

Serving up an eclectic mix of tasty East-meetsWest tapas, and a colourful new vibe on the rooftop. Enjoy trendy fusion finger food influenced by cooking styles from around the world alongside your main course, or simply relax with Eurasian tapas and sip sundowners from a selection of creative cocktails. Open 5.30pmmidnight, KEE Resort & Spa, 076 335 888

Great food and people you know! Authentic Italian cuisine in Nai Harn area. Three different dining areas, cocktail lounge, children’s play area, Delicatessen, live music....DaVinci is not just a meal, it is an experience of taste, atmosphere and more. Restaurant open daily 5pm-11.30pm; Deli open 11am-6pm; Sunday close; Naiharn 076 289 574. davinciphuket.com

Weaves Restaurant

Diavolo

Watch the evening sunlit ocean in the lavish and contemporary ambient atmosphere that is the Weaves restaurant. With its intimate low lit private dining, Weaves serves a variety of delectable Asian and International fusion cuisine, rich enticing desserts and tropical blended refreshments. Manathai Resort Phuket, Surin Beach, 076 270 900

A menu of modern Mediterranean influences created by Chef Ryan to tantalize the senses in a modern ambience. Offering everything from fresh seafood pastas to simple good pizzas. An impressive selection of well priced beverages and stunning sea views complete the experience. Open daily for lunch or dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala Beach; 076 302 000

Start your evening with delicious food and fine wine. Pick the perfect spot to take in stunning views of Patong bay, as the evening breeze surrounds you. Relax and enjoy live music to make your evening into that truly wonderful and unforgettable dining experience. Open daily 11am-Midnight. Patong; baankalim.com; baankalimrestaurant@hotmail.com, 076 618 125

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

Phuket’s most exciting new restaurant is situated on the waterfront at Cape Yamu. Chef Cheryl Johnson is providing diners with her innovative modern French interpretations of local ingredients. Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, and from Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Our menus change frequently. Cape Yamu, Paklok, 081 271 2320

The Bistro Restaurant Tre by DoublePool Villas

An array of culinary experiences is offered to tempt and intrigue in Tre - the exclusive contemporary French Vietnamese restaurant set among the superb surroundings of the DoublePool Villas. Tre’s signatures dishes include scallops and green apples and tartar with pan-fried foie gras. Banyan Tree Phuket, Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

A half-century old Sino-Portuguese style house at The Vijitt Resort Phuket offers a unique authentic experience of Thai cuisine with a focus on regional specialties. Thai Select Premium Award certifies the quality and standard of product and service here. The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Rawai; fb@vijittresort.com, 076 363 600

JAPANESE Talung Thai Tamarind Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia. The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

To complement an already distinctive cuisine, Tamarind is bringing to the island high quality authentic Japanese cuisine, courtesy of Master Chef Shiraishi. Gracing our Japanese menu will be fresh sushi, sashimi, healthy salads, yakitori and tempura and much more. Tamarind is your ultimate destination to savour the best Japanese cuisine in Phuket. Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

The restaurant has a stunning sunset location, offering views of the Andaman Sea. The menu of southern Thai specialties and true local dishes, are not seen on many other restaurant menus in Phuket. Chill with a cocktail from our award wining mixologist at sunset and then relax with authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala; 076 302 000 thephuketnews

TRAVEL 11

THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

River Kwai: no bridge too far Lindsay Cameron editor@classactmedia.co.th

If you’ve seen the movie and are expecting the bridge to be surrounded by jungle, you’ll be disappointed. The jungle has been replaced with tourist stalls selling trinkets and food and you will have to dodge coachloads of other tourists to try and capture your perfect picture

Clockwise from top: the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai; giraffes at the Safari Park Open Zoo inspect visitors; the War Cemetery holds 7,000 graves. @thephuketnews

he Bridge On the River Kwai – we’ve all heard of the movie and some of us can even whistle the tune, but ask the majority of foreigners where it is and many will be stumped. Always on the lookout for new and interesting places to visit, we decided to head to the province of Kanchanaburi to check it out over the long weekend in July. We took a minivan from Victory Monument in Bangkok, but there are other options by train and coach. Being in one of Bangkok’s busiest transport centres on a major national holiday can be somewhat daunting, however the ‘controlled chaos’ was led by a man with a loudspeaker, herding people onto the correct buses (at least we assumed they were on the correct bus!). The three hour journey would have been halved if it had not been a public holiday and we had taken the advice in all of the guidebooks to leave Bangkok as early in the morning as possible. At Kanchanaburi bus station we hopped on a motorbike taxi and, for B30 each, we were taken to our guesthouse by the river. We had booked a twin aircon room at VN Guesthouse for B400 a night. It was basic but clean and more importantly, had views over the river which provided the perfect backdrop for a sunset drink. There are a number of guesthouses along the riverside, which is only a five minute walk from the main River Kwai Road. Contrary to some reviews we had read about party boats on the river until the early hours of the morning, we only saw a couple every night and always before sunset. Looking like floating houses being pulled along by a tug boat, we found these more amusing than annoying. Not wanting to join a tour (of which there are many), we hired a scooter and headed off for the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai. If you’ve seen the movie and are expecting the bridge to be surrounded by jungle, you’ll be disappointed. The jungle has been replaced with tourist stalls selling the usual trinkets and food and you will have to dodge coachloads of other tourists to try and capture your perfect picture. ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’, being blasted over the speak-

ers from one stall, spoiled the atmosphere a bit. The Jeath museum, close to the bridge, is a little run down, but interesting nonetheless. We later found the Railway Museum, next to the War Cemetery and it was much more informative and a must visit for anyone interested in the history of the area. Along with the cemetery, which has over 7,000 graves of mainly British, Dutch and Australian prisoners of war, they both provide a very moving account of the atrocities that went on during the construction of the infamous Thai-Burma ‘Death’ Railway. Out of town, there are a number of attractions worth a visit. The Safari Park Open Zoo, where you can hand feed giraffes, gets mixed reviews, but curiosity got the better of us and before we knew it we were sitting in a bus full of other eager tourists, holding baskets full of carrots.

It was a bit disconcerting when we entered the ‘danger zone’ that houses lions, tigers and bears and realised we couldn’t close the bus windows . Armed with only a carrot to fight off any hungry carnivore we hoped that the animals were well fed. Having a giraffe’s head come at you through a bus window is quite a strange, but fantastic experience, and apart from the tiger chained up at the entrance, the animals seemed relatively well cared for compared to other places we have been. Another ‘must do’ is the Erawan Falls, about 65 kilometres from Kanchanaburi. With seven different levels to choose from, you can swim in the most beautiful pools with the (many!) locals and have a free fish spa from the hundreds of tiny fish that nibble your feet. Take clothes to swim in though – no bikinis allowed! Elsewhere there’s the Giant Tree, which is just that – a tree. But it is surreally huge, makes a good photo and, if you have a motorbike makes a nice, scenic, 10 kilometres ride out of town and somewhere you probably won’t find too many tourists. After a busy day of sightseeing, try the amazing BBQ mushrooms at the night market or eat at Nut restaurant for the best Thai food in town. You’ll wait a while for your food, but it’s worth it. If you have any energy left, head to one of the live music bars on the main road or our favourite, one that claims you can ‘get drunk for B10’ whilst sitting on stools made from old paint pots. So don’t go expecting the movie in Kanchanaburi, take it for what it is, and enjoy!

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12 TECHNOLOGY

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FRIDAY, 20,2013 2013 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 20,

IN BRIEF Microsoft’s answer to Siri?

Rumours from SiliconValley say tech giant Microsoft is currently developing technology they will name Cortana, a virtual assistant meant to compete directly with Apple’s Siri. The technology would be available for their mobile devices, PC, and Xbox One. By naming it Cortana, Microsoft chose to honour their biggest video-game series, Halo, since Cortana was the holographic, artificially intelligent being that guided users in the game.

Battlefield 4 launches in beta

The popular military shooter Battlefield 4 will be available in open beta for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC just three weeks before the final version of the game will officially launch on October 29. Developers DICE also announced the release dates for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions with an eye for November 19. Both consoles will be released earlier in November. The October 1 start date coincides with the release of Grand Theft Auto V online.

To infinity, and beyond

nd just like that, the first human-made object has left the solar system. Last week, NASA announced that the Voyager 1 probe has left the heliosphere, the magnetic boundary that separates the solar system from the rest of the universe. The spacecraft was launched along with Voyager 2 in 1977 and is currently 18.8 billion kilometres from Earth. In comparison, Voyager 2 is 15.3 billion kilometres away. “In leaving the heliosphere and setting sail on the cosmic seas between the stars, Voyager has joined other historic journeys of exploration: The first circumnavigation of the Earth, the first steps on the Moon,” said Ed Stone, chief scientist on the Voyager mission.

‘Invisible’ skyscraper gets approval

he Korean Land and Housing Corportation were given the go-ahead last week to begin working on the world’s first “invisible” skyscraper. The Infinity Tower project, which was approved by the South Korean government, will be near Incehon International Airport in Seoul. With a system of LED light and cameras, the building will reflect the surrounding area onto parts of the skyscraper’s glass

Fable Legends in it for long haul

The upcoming onlinefocused video game, Fable Legends, will reportedly make use of Xbox One’s suite of features and services in order to have a life span of five to 10 years. Lionhead Studios, makers of the game, say they expect Fable Legends to be their primary title. “There needs to be a lot of stuff to do, [the game] needs to integrate all the cloud and Xbox One features so we keep our community alive and growing. So yeah, it’s big and ambitious, but it needs to be because its going to be around a long time,” said Lionhead Studio boss John Needham.

“That’s the kind of event this is, as we leave behind our solar bubble.” Currently, the spacecraft is travelling at more than 61,000 kilometres an hour. Though NASA just made the announcement, experts calculate that the probe left the solar system in late July or early August 2012. The probe now has a totally new mission, Stone said. “We’re now on the first mission to explore interstellar space,” he said. “We will now look and learn in detail how the wind which is outside, that came from these other stars, is deflected around the heliosphere.” Voyager 1 carries a time capsule that includes a gold-plated copper disc with images and sounds in order for extraterrestrials to learn about humans – the capsule is known as “the golden record.”

covering. From specific angles, the 450-metre tall building will look as if it is not there – though most of the time it will be clearly visible. The high-rise tower will house restaurants, movie theatre, a roller coaster, a water park, and the third largest observation deck in the world. When finished, it will be the sixth tallest building in the world.

Twitter files for IPO, goes public

he micro-blogging website Twitter announced last week that they have filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission in the US to go public – a milestone for the seven-year-old company and social network. A recent law change in the US allows Twitter to go public without releasing the financial documents that would normally accompany this move. The law says that companies with less than US$1 billion in revenue do not have to disclose their finances until three

weeks before said company starts marketing the public offering. Twitter is following in the footsteps of Facebook, a company that went public last year and had a rocky debut marred by trading glitches and investor doubts on

revenue growth. Industry experts predict Twitter will have a much smoother time with their IPO since the company is positioning itself to effectively use advertising dollars on its users. The company recently acquired MoPub, a platform that assists publishers in tracking digital advertising revenue. Coupled with the fact that Twitter collects realtime data, demographic information, and user interests, it is easy to see why several experts are salivating at the advertising and growth potential.

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NBA Jam BLAST FROM THE PAST J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

o you remember NBA Jam? Full of flamboyant dunks, ridiculous violations, and super jumps, NBA Jam was the first modern sports game that featured fullylicensed NBA teams and players all in a two-ontwo format. NBA Jam was released in 1993 and created a stir from the get-go. The game exaggerated many facets of the game, especially dunks. When one player made three baskets in a row, he was literally “on fire” in the game with unlimited turbo and better shooting precision. The game was noted for having several Easter eggs, or special features that were activated by specific codes. Certain button combinations would unlock hidden players like actual team mascots, Mortal Kombat characters, or even former US President Bill Clinton. Developers of the game, Midway, would later make other titles using this format, including NFL Blitz and 2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge. Though the game was popular on all platforms, it was well-known for being one of the best arcade games of all-time because of the back-andforth style of the game play and the commenting. In fact, several catchphrases popularised in the game have seeped into popular culture, including “boomshakalaka” and “He’s on fire.” Several sequels were created following the success of the first NBA Jam, with NBA Jam Tournament Edition as one of the most memorable.

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FILM 13

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IN BRIEF Paddington Bear gets a voice

All worked up

FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub. Director: Michael Bay Running time: 129 minutes

hough it is unfair to go into a film with preconceived notions just because of its director, Michael Bay has gained a justifiable reputation for himself as the director of bigbudget action blockbusters. With a budget of just US$26 million though (a tenth of his usual spending), this was supposed to be the director’s (Transformers, The Rock, Bad Boys) return to his humble ‘independent roots’. Pain & Gain is a real-life film about bodybuilders turned criminals in 1990s Miami who kidnapped people, tortured and killed them. Bay read the true story and, as you do, made a comedy out of it. To be fair, the usual overproduced and explosions-laden approach he has taken to films over the years isn’t at the forefront of this dark tale, and to his credit, the humorous bits are actually pretty funny, often delivered by the true star of the film (sorry Mark Wahlberg, but you’re a support act here) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (Fast Five), who plays bornagain Christian and ex-con Paul Doyle. With its stellar cast, Pain & Gain will certainly entertain you, which is nothing less than you would expect from a Michael Bay film, but making a comedy about an actual killing spree, and with the families of the victims still alive, is very risky business. Bay barely pulls it off the balancing act. In fact, he often resorts to type, with slow

Pain & Gain

motion shots and blown out colour corrections (Bay seems to have a pornographic sensibility when filming, such as shooting upskirt shots of dead women). But the real twist of the film – spoiler alert – doesn’t come until the last act, where the ‘good guys’ we have been rooting for all along suddenly become the bad guys, and the story suddenly becomes far too real. Next to Johnson, the versatile Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, Ted) is superb as the supposedly dim-witted bodybuilder who manages to mastermind the crime spree. He brings a wide-eyed persona to the screen that makes audiences feel compassion for a killer. Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) rounds out the trio and joins the kidnapping simply to get money to correct his erectile dysfunction (cue laugh track). Though the movie is edited in a choppy and confusing way, to its credit, Pain & Gain doesn’t hit you over the head with overblown explosions (maybe one time) and does have enough funny moments that make you forget it’s about a horrific murder spree that happened in the not so distant past. Perhaps we could call it a dark comedy, but it’s a little darker than comedic – especially during the final act. In the end, we’re left with a – somewhat satisfying – dark, twisted satire of the bodybuilding mentality, and to an extent, fufillment of the ‘American Dream’, which would be quite funny – if it wasn’t all true.

Russian film braves law to tell gay love story

taboo-breaking Russian film tackling the topic of gay love may have earned critical plaudits but its makers fear few will ever see the movie given the crackdown on so-called “homosexual propaganda”. A controversial new law signed in June by President Vladimir Putin makes it legal to ban events that could be seen as promoting homosexuality to minors. Western stars including British actor Stephen Fry and US pop star Lady Gaga have publicly criticised the law, which so far has been largely used as a threat rather than enforced. So when the makers of Winter Journey, a passionate story of a gay classical singer falling in love with a streetwise petty criminal, pitched it to one of Russia’s main summer film festivals, Kinotavr, they were surprised it was refused.

“For the organisers of the festival it was uncomfortable, because there is such a law, so they thought it was better not to get involved,” director Sergei Taramayev told AFP. Taramayev said they did not even submit the film to Russia’s main film forum, Moscow International Film Festival – opened by Brad Pitt this summer – because of the views of its organiser, Oscar-winning director Nikita Mikhalkov.

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) First Love (T) Jobs (E) Jobs (E/G) Pain & Gain (E) Pain & Gain (E/G) Riddick: Rule of the Dark (E) Riddick: Rule of the Dark (T) White House Down (E) White House Down (T)

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“He supports the government’s line and is a very political director and we realised that they would not take us.” Nevertheless, Kommersant daily’s film critic Lidya Maslova argued that the film would “look great at any European festival.” The film won prizes at the two smaller Russian festivals where it was shown, at the Window into Europe festival in Vyborg in northwestern Russia in August and at Moscow Premiere in September. Only a few Russian films have featured gay characters in a country where the fear and dread of homosexuality, a criminal offence in the Soviet era, still casts a shadow. Homosexual relationships were legalised in 1993, but Russia’s medical establishment only ceased classing homosexuality as a psychiatric condition in 1999. AFP

British actor Colin Firth will provide the voice for Paddington Bear in a film adaptation of the beloved kids TV show, scheduled for release in November 2014. The film will also include other characters who will be humans – Julie Walters as Mrs Bird, Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins as Mr and Mrs Brown, as well as Jim Broadbent playing Mr Gruber. Warner Bros. bought the film rights for Paddington Bear in 2007 and have added Harry Potter producer David Heyman to the mix as well as director Paul King. “The idea is that Paddington will have something of me in his DNA because I’m going to do some sessions wearing one those helmet cameras to capture my face muscles, and all that data will somehow be incorporated into the character,” Firth told reporters.

Jurassic World, not Jurassic Park 4

The fourth film in the Jurassic Park film franchise has been renamed Jurassic World, Universal Studios announced last week. Included in that announcement was a new release date with an eye for 12 June 2015 – joining a summer lineup that will include The Avengers Age of Ultron, Finding Dory, and Batman vs. Superman. The original script by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver has seen several rewrites, though director Colin Trevorrow says the core of the story remains intact. News on a potential cast has not yet been released.

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Gross

$41M

Insidious: Chapter 2

The Family

$14.5M

Riddick

$7.01M

$31.3M

Lee Daniels’ The Butler

$5.58M

$100M

We’re the Millers

$5.42M

$132M

Instructions Not Included

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$26.6M

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$83M

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$2.4M

$26.9M

Elysium

$2.05M

$88.4M

$1.82M

$62M

Jackson: Sea of 10 Percy Monsters

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) The Bling Ring (E) Jobs (E) Pain & Gain (E) Riddick: Rule of the Dark (E) Vehicle 19 (E) White House Down (E)

Weekend gross

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As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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Soi Dog celebrates 10 years with island fundraiser bash

he island’s Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) will celebrate 10 years of helping cats and dogs with a special “Roaring Twenties” themed fundraiser party on October 12. The event will be held at Andara Resort & Villas in Kamala, and is priced at B3,000, including a buffet dinner and free flow drinks, with 6pm-7pm cocktails. The party starts at 7pm. There are prizes for the best dressed guests, and DJ Ben Jay will provide entertainment. There will also be a midnight celebration to mark the official anniversary date – October 13. Sponsors for this event include Class Act Media, Andara Resort and Villas, Soneva Kiri, Pink Shrimp Yacht Charters, Co Co Group, Samujana, Six Senses Koh Yao Noi, BB&B, Wine Gallery, and Think Design. Funds raised will go toward the new Soi Dog Foundation animal hospital. SDF was founded in 2003 by Margot Homburg Park and John and Gill Dalley. Witnessing the suffering endured by street animals on Phuket, John, Gill and Margot started clinics using volunteer vets from overseas. Margot retired in 2006 due to ill health. SDF President John Dalley said, “It has been an incredible 10 years of highs and

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lows, but we believe SDF’s place as Thailand’s leading dog and cat rescue organisation is firmly established.” SDF has received several awards for its work, including Gill Dalley being named the first non-Asian by birth to be awarded an Asian of the Year award in 2009. In 2005, SDF became the first society of its type to be granted official foundation status in Thailand. It is now a registered foundation in six countries. In 2008 the Mai Khao shelter was built. In early May, SDF reached the significant milestone of sterilising its 50,000th animal (dogs and cats) since starting in late 2003 (52,238 as of July, 2013).

eekends on Phuket offer so many choices, it’s hard to know what to do. Same on Phuket’s Live 89.5 with a huge variety of programmes. And soon we will have some more choices to add as well. Quality, locally produced are what we’re all about and we look forward to introducing some new programmes and new voices in the next few weeks. And speaking of new voices we will be introducing the newest voice in Phuket next week to the afternoon radio airwaves. Along with the island’s most popular Breakfast duo, Sam & Kirsty, and station-original Jason Wilder on Drive, we are delighted to add another great personality. Bliss Beach Club in Bang Tao have been sponsors of ‘Breakfast with Sam & Kirsty’ and there will be some great chances to visit and join in some of the competitions in the next few months. There’s always something amazing happening at Bliss and you’ll hear all about it on Breakfast. Listen in your car (89.5), online (phuketnews.com/radio) or wherever you are!

Named as Southeast Asia’s fastest growing animal charity, Soi Dog Foundation also operates in Bangkok and through mobile clinics in southern Thailand with a target of sterilising 15,000 animals per year. Mr Dalley said the Foundation hoped at its current rate to have sterilised 100,000 animals in around three years time. In its first year SDF neutered just over 1,000 animals. “The current mobile clinic programme on Phuket, working closely with the province’s local authorities, aims to have the island’s stray population under control in two years and to continue the province’s rabies free status,” Mr Dalley said. The Foundation currently employs 36 full time vets and other staff members, including dog catchers and shelter personnel, almost all of them from Phuket. Management continues to be carried out by volunteers at their own expense both on Phuket and around the world, ensuring all funds go directly to helping the animals. Many dogs at the Mai Khao shelter receive treatment for wounds and injuries. Soi Dog only keeps and re-homes dogs that have been subject to cruelty and abuse. For event details email Cristy on: suaysiam@gmail.com.

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he world’s most famous “whodunit” is coming to Bangkok later this month. Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, in its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Year, will be at the Aksra Theatre King Power in Bangkok for four performances on September 27-29. When the late Queen Mary was approaching her eightieth birthday, she was asked by the BBC what she would like to celebrate the event – anything from Shakespeare to opera. Queen Mary said she would like “an Agatha Christie play” and Mrs Christie wrote The Mousetrap. As part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations, productions are now being staged around the world in over 40 countries this year. Tickets for the Bangkok shows start at B2000 and are available from Thai Ticket Major, thaiticketmajor.com

s part of our three part series on the clogging of Phuket’s hospitals by foreigners (mainly Australians) without adequate health or travel insurance, we speak to outgoing Australian Hon Consul Larry Cunningham about the issue. Larry never minces his words and sends a warning to those who travel and live abroad without insurance. We also speak to DJ Nakadia who has been described as ‘Asia’s Most Wanted DJ’. She’s certainly in demand and clearly loves her work. We caught up with her at Diamond Beach Club just before one of her sets. Then we’re off to the south of the island at the most recent Phuket Has Been Good To Us fundraiser, ‘Red Hot Jazz’. A very successful night at Boathouse and proof than when all the right people get together some wonderful things can happen. Alice Na Takuatung reports. Finally to the far east of Koh Sirae and the Westin Sirae Bay. The Starwood Mini-Marathon Event; watch to see how you can get involved.

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Kelly Lewis, General Manager of Indigo Pearl, with Kornkanok Yonsakul, Rico Stapel and Chontira Saiwaew.

Valeria Pozhitkova, Weiley Walter, Anne Briand and Carole Gouriou.

GREAT NIGHT OUT AT INDIGO PEARL Dirty Monstera lounge bar at Indigo Pearl resort in Nai Yang celebrated its official grand opening on Friday (September 13) with a party.

Lina and Ilya enjoy the night.

Salinee has a great time.

Tina Hall from Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation, centre, Santiago Lopez, Boathouse F&B Director, right, and his wife Anne, left.

RED HOT NIGHT There was a great turnout for the Red Hot Jazz event held at the Boathouse in Kata on September 13. The musical evening was a fundraiser for the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. @thephuketnews

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PARTY ON A large crowd gathered at the Boathouse’s Re Ka Ta beach club on Saturday evening (September 14) to launch of its new surf school and “Kata Beach Surf Destination”.

Anthony, Julie and Chris.

Julian and Andy have a great night out.

Phuket residents Lisa and Paul Parsons celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary.

Kung, John and Natee.

Guest speaker Ulrike Guelich, right, with guests.

FEMALE POWER Bangkok University lecturer and researcher, Ulrike Guelich, spoke at the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) on Friday, September 13 about female entrepreneurship, at the A2 resort.

DJ NAKADIA SPINS DJ Nakadia, who spends her time between Berlin and Thailand, spun tunes at Diamond Beach Club on Saturday (September 14). Photos: Max Tiverne

DJ Nakadia rocks the house.

Diamond Beach Club Director of Music and Nightlife and Resident DJ Frank Richards. thephuketnews

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CHARITY RUN FOR FUN Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation and the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa held the 9th Turtle Fun Run and Mini Marathon 2013 on September 15.

Ekarat Pantip wins the open 3.5k.

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Jaray Jearanai wins the open 10.5k.

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Adventure Race

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com.

and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more. You can also find exquisite arts and craft created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission. See thegoodshepherd.info.

September 12 – 3pm at Prego by the Beach, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. THB990++ per adult plus free access to Prego pool. THB495++ per child (7-12 years old). 076 335 600 or westinsiraybay.com.

BBQ at Expat Hotel

Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person. 7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

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

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal

12pm - 3 pm. B1,400++ per adult, B700++ per child (Ages 5-12). 076 396 433.

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.

Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: pork, chicken, beef, prawns, fish and squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, garlic bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24

Half Chicken Spit Roast

Krabi Adventure Race 2013 The Sheraton Krabi Trophy 2013 Adventure Race is scheduled for 21 September 2013 and part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series. The race will start and finish on the magnificent Klong Muang Beach. The Krabi Trophy Adventure Race will offer 4 disciplines: Running, Cycling, Kayaking and Swimming.The competitors will hike and run through unspoilt jungle, paddle and swim on the turquoise water. Registration will start at 1.00pm on 20 September at Sheraton Krabi. And will start racing at 8.30am on 21 September. Registration cost will include 2 nights in Sheraton Krabi (20-21 September) and Gala Dinner (21 December) For reservation, contact: info@active-asia.com For more information, contact ama-events.com.

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

Starwoods Mini Marathon Starwood Hotels and Resorts is set to host its inaugural charity mini marathon to raise funds for UNICEF and local Phuket charities. The mini marathon route is 10.5 km and 3.5 km for charity walk. The price for registration for the mini marathon is B250 per person and the charity walk is priced at B200 per person. Prizes and Souvenirs: Trophy for top male & female finishers. Prizes for top 3 finishers for each age group. Trophy for top 5 finishers for each age group. Medals for first 500 finishers. Marathon shirts for all runners. Running shirts for all participants, and lucky draw prize for all charity tickets from sponsors. The running starts from 6-8am at Ban Bong Rang School, Phaklok. 076 370 100.

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree 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. fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

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Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massaged with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday. Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm-6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket.com, no phone calls please.

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open

Sunday Poolside BBQ at Westin

Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide

Indulge in a lavish BBQ buffet with a variety of meats and seafood, live cooking stations, your favourite Italian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Every Sunday throughout

Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each sunday at Sails! Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities.

BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure. thephuketnews

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RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament Offshore The Similan Islands

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27 th February 2014

Proudly organised by the Rawai Beach Fishing Club, (RBFC) Phuket, Thailand.

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

57 hours of non -stop fishing!

Huge media coverage!

Get ready to kick up your heels Silk Restaurant, Andara Resort and Villas 12th October 2013 Dress code: Roaring 20s 6pm till late Contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 for bookings For further details please contact Warren Crowe or Andy Bright info@rawaibeachfishingclub.co m Warren tel: +66 (0) 812604291 Andy tel: +66 (0) 862739948 Website: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, limited edition prints, and much more!

Rawai Beach Fishing Club is an official Sponsor Club of the International Game Fishing Association. RBFC supports recreational fishing

and all of the author’s books will be available. From 7-9pm, Blue Elephant 076 354 355 tickets at phuketticketmaster.com.

FRI SEP 27 - SUN OCT 29

the most Heavy Hitting bout in all of Asian MMA today. OCTOBER 12 – LIVE FROM BANGKOK at Club Insanity, Sukhumvit Soi 12. Warm-up party starts at 4pm, Doors Open at 5pm – Fights start at 6pm. Tickets and more info: visit darefightsports.com.

EVERY DAY

Phuket Artists on Show Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's Enjoy live Jazz at Mom Tri’s Kitchen. Every Wednesday and Sunday Night in the Sea Shell Bar. Sunset Happy Hour daily from 6-7pm including selected beverages by the glass and 50% off drinks. Great live music, gorgeous sunset views and Thai and international cuisine. See momtriphuket.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

The Mousetrap The world’s most famous “whodunit” is coming to Bangkok! Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. This year The Mousetrap celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, 60th year of performances in the West End. As part of these Diamond Jubilee celebrations, productions are now being staged around the world in over 40 countries this year in many different languages and now the celebrations will be coming to Bangkok too. The play would be started at 8.00pm. on 27 September, 2.00 pm./8.00 pm. on 28 September and 2.00pm. on 29 September at Aksra Theatre King Power, Bangkok. Ticker prices are B2,000, B3,000 and B4,000 contact K. Chilli , 084 425 6593.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Party Andara Resort and Villas will be hosting the Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on the 12th of October from 6pm till late. Dress code Roaring 20’s. Your 3000 baht donation will go towards building the largest animal hospital in Thailand. With a delectable buffet dinner, free flow beverages, DJ Ben Jay on the decks, prizes for best dressed male and female and a midnight celebration. This will be an event not to be missed! Please contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 to make your booking.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19

Book Night with Jim Newport Dexter, Breaking Bad, True Blood, even Batman now feature anti-heroes. Why have these anti-heroes suddenly become so popular? Why are audiences turning away from conventional heroes? Phuket resident Jim Newport (author of the Vampire Of Siam series) will attempt to answer this question in an entertaining evening at the elegant Blue Elephant Restaurant in Phuket City. The evening will be a “forties” themed affair with costumed waiters and waitresses. 1500 THB includes gourmet food and selected beverages provided by Andaman Wine Club and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit The Rotary Club of Patong Beach Local Children’s Fund. All guests will receive a signed copy of The Siamese Connection

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Exhibition runs until October 13. VR Gallery has asked local and resident artist to display some of their favourite works. The exhibition features three local Phuket Thai artists and two resident artists. Pieces are combinations of oil on canvas, mixed media and wood. Themes range from nature, nautical, nude and abstract creating a fascinating and multifaceted display of art work. momtriphuket.com.

Water Colour Painting Course We’re bringing this popular course up North! In just 5 weekly lessons, you’ll be well on your way to painting fabulous Water Colours to be proud of. Starting on 20/09 until 18/10, 9.30am-12pm, classes are taught by a highly regarded artist and teacher. Only B3950 per person, this promises to be a fantastic creative experience. Contact kez@oasisedphuket.com for info & to book now, phone: 084 946 2171.

Bollywood Nite Party

DARE FIGHT – REBELS OF MMA Dare Fight Sports, ASIA’s Best MMA Organisation is proud to announce, IRON FIST VS. THE JOE RAY. Live from the Original Fight Capital of the World. A match up of two powerhouses, that could truly be

Get Ready for a Bollywood Bonanza as we bring you a long night of desi beats and Indian treats. Beverage & special prizes “Best dressed” & “Best Moves”. The event will be happening on 19th Oct, 2013. Bar opens at 7.30 pm till late. Tickets 1,200 THB (All proceeds go to The Good Shepherd Charity) at Taste Restaurant, Surin Beach. For more information and reservation contact : Katharine 089 589 4983 / Jade 087 886 6401.

Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms. All this in a Phuket Wake Park! Welcome from 7:30 to 22:00 every day.

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This week in history

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■■ September 20, 1519

Wingspan in metres of an Airbus A380.

Distance in metres flown by Orville Wright aboard the Wright Flyer 1, the first powered aircraft flight.

2.72

Weight in tonnes of the average adult Asian elephant.

2.7

Weight in tonnes of the average adult blue whale’s tongue.

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Only one of the five vessels that set out on Magellen’s global circumnavigation in 1519 survived – the 27-metre carrack Nao Victoria, which returned to Spain in 1522. Pictured above is a full-size replica of the boat. Photo: Juan Matassi

Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition to be the first to circumnavigate the globe. ■■ September 21, 1937 J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is published. It will be another 18 years before Lord of the Rings is published. ■■ September 22, 2008 Francois ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier is elected President of Haiti. During the 14 years of his rule by Voodoo, 30,000 people are murdered. ■■ September 23, 1913 Roland Garros of France becomes the first to fly in an airplane across the Mediterranean, from St. Raphael France to Bizerte, Tunisia. ■■ September 24, 1979 CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public e-mail service. ■■ September 25, 1066 The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of Viking invasions of England. Three days later, the Normans successfully invade. ■■ September 26, 1984 The United Kingdom agrees to the handover of Hong Kong to China, 143 years after British troops first occupied the island.

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Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. The bassoon; 2. Tristan da Cunha; 3. Purple; 4. Chronos; 5. The Sharks and the Jets.

1. What instrument does a fagottist play? 2. Which is the world’s most remote inhabited island? 3. If you mix red and blue, what colour do your get? 4. What was the name of the Greek god of Time? 5. In the movie West Side Story, what were the names of the gangs? Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Graphical user interface feature 5. Latke ingredient 11. Attain 14. Game name 15. Trash container 16. Old Tokyo 17. Restrain 18. Calkins 19. Inflamed 20. Not extreme 23. Like old records 24. Choppers 25. Yellowfin, e.g. 28. 1995 hurricane 32. Its symbol is an omega 35. Present 38. Cartoon art 39. Taking drastic measures 42. Hitchcockian 43. Like some colonies 44. Harvester ___ 45. First place? 46. Cargo boat type 48. Cherokee and Wrangler

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Luxury Villa for Rent: Magnificent 4 bedroom pool villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental. Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

Land & House for sale: 2.5 rai (N.S.-3 K document) near Kathu waterfall. 2 houses, 1 small house & 2 pools, big garage. 3 way Entrance. B28 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Villa in Cherng Talay:

This beautiful 2 storey villa has wrap around balconies, 5 bed, 5 bath, swimming pool, office and child play area, movie room, dining room for 8, maids room and laundry, Sala. Internal area: 472 sq. m. Total area: 1,920 sq. m. Call 081 892 0534.

Private House For SALE - 21MB: An outstanding home in the perfect location of KATHU on 162 sq.wa. This 2-storey property has a well proportioned living/ dining area with access to a large outside area by the pool for entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted, 3 large bedrooms are all ensuites plus a separate office. The property is 85% furnished and within 5-10 mins to major shopping centers, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Secured with an electronically controlled gate and fully alarmed. To view online visit www. youtube.com type in “pool house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 08 4 -293 -7923 (Thai/Eng.) 081-854-0061 (Eng.) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. RPM Marina Condo:

3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

Freehold Condo For Sale:

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.

location, off road parking, busy road. Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

3 Beds, 2 Bath 6x3m pool. Full aircon and funishings. Ready for occupation and rental. Secure estate, private parking. 6km from Heroines monument. Close to PIA, BCS and shops. 081 737 0722.

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

portunity! 7 studio apartments within beach front development. All 7 apartments, being offered at a discounted price to a total of 18 million baht for all of them. Call: 089 83 98 255. Email: info@lantaestate.net

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

pool & lake view. Fully furnished, near Kajonkiet International School, Tesco Lotus, Big C. 10 mins to Patong. Move in Mar 2014. Only B99k. Contact: 081 694 4144, 081 307 7247, email: suthipow@yahoo.com

Business for Sale: Located in

a prime area just 50 metres from the north end of Patong Beach (close to Graceland Hotel & the roundabout on beachroad) there are two commercial townhouse buildings incorporated into this sale. They are on offer on a freehold basis which comes complete with a Chanote land title deed. The two 3 storey buildings sits on land measuring over 30 sq.wah. This prime real estate has been prepared for total refurbishment and is a perfect business investments for a property developer for resell potential or a business person who wants the freedom to create their own business design concept. Plans have been drawn-up to develop the property into either a 8 room or a 14 room guesthouse/apartments. 081 893 2330.

Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedr o o m s .C l o s e t o a l l a m e n i t i e s . One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:089 652 1951. Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

Budget Bungalows:

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront townPatong Condo for sale: A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.

Urg e n t 2 N ew A p a r tments For Sale: Because

of divorce URGENT RE-SALE 2 brand new apartments. Welcome real buyers No agents. Call on +66 (0) 87 269 2274, Chrismar.

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m. Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

1 Rai Land QUICK Sale in Rawai: Beautiful land with Cha-

note for sale, concrete access road, Land plot, electric & facilities ready to build your home. Direct contact Thai owner K.Dallas (Poy) 089 472 9870 or dchaibut@gmail.com.

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large

bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1

3 Gorgeous Lots, Clean Titles: For sale or long lease.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

fect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.

2 lots on island-beachfront (bungalow-/housing-estate) and 1 big mainland-mountain property all in very quiet, safe, well maintained locations near Krabi. 089 291 4671.

Two shophouse for lease in Patong: Low Rent! 2 Shophouse - 2

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: 089 652 1951.or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua: Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

New house for sale: At Siri Vil-

office near Academy for sale, 280 sq metres, Chanote title, 2 beds 3 baths, nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.

lage, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom. 3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.

Singl e Hou se Sp e ci al Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

+ Study or 4 BDR, 4 bathroom, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarters, full AC + hot water, pool, 2 car garage, western kitchen + extra storage. A must see. Was B21million reduced to B17million including Laguna family golf membership. Call 081 737 5001.

N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo Villa with Pool for Sale: Free250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

Rai is 2.5 MB, total 3 Rai of Land, Mountain View, Chanote, 3 Mins drive to Thanyapura/PIA School, 15 Mins to Airport. Contact Marisa 084 305 6667 or marisar1978@ hotmail.com.

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR

flrs.Can make business ground floor. Huge 2nd floor fully furnished as 2 bed apartment with private bathrooms. Includes furniture. Big kitchen and living area. 084 189 7696.

THB 26,000,000. Only 300 m. from Kata Beach. 236.25 sqm. 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. For more information call K.Chavarin 089 911 8833/081 866 9253 or email: wkongkeaw@hotmail.com

behind Premium Outlet. 250m road frontage, 300m deep. Sloping upwards, starting at 15m and ending at 65m above sea level. 6M/rai. Contact owner direct at 081 893 6630.

hold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5m pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104Sq Wah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.

Kathu, Fully furnished Studio Sale 1.15M on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. 086 1058 144.

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. 089 652 1951 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.

Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom,

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land for sale, Soi Saliga Rawai - 1 rai plus 81 T/W. Telephone 089 645 5049.

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

fullly furnished with Chanote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Many upgrades incl new carpor t included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.

Patong Free Hold Condo:

Building 3 storey for sale:

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon,

Freehold House for sale:

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Single House For Sale:

In soi jaofah 73 (before phunaka golf club) Land area 2 Ngan 92 sqwah, Usable area 450 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, swimming pool, room for maid. Sale: 12.9 million baht. Tel. 081-4761640(Eng) 081-8923709(Thai)

Luxury 3 beds 3 baths stunning condo. 179 SQM. Foreign freehold. Views to sea, marina, lake and mountains. 2 balconies. B16.9 million. Call: 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,200 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground electricity and security, only 800 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Academy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Seaview Land Patong: Two parcels of superior land 11 rai. Inc seaview. Main road frontage. Ideal for resor t or condominiums. B150 M . N e g o t i a b l e . ( T h a i ) 0 81 3 7 0 8114 or (Ger) 081 892 1108. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com.

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each bedroom. Water tank+pump. External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach area) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@yahoo.com.

Land Plot for Sale:

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai Road.9 year lease: very low rent,strong starting, easy to manage and good return on investment. Price 1MLN. Take this opportunity. Thamad17@yahoo. com. 089 728 4005.

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2

bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price: 2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com.

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Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

Mission Heights: Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.

House for Sale - Chalong:

Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 mil lion, f irm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai: 6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful. Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful beach land. 081 649 3557.

Pool Villa Rawai: 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bathroom European style single storey house with self contained guest house and pool in Rawai on 736m2 plot. Large master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe. Modern western style kitchen with granite tops, built-ins throughout. Established 7 years. Plenty of outdoor living area with several verandahs and under cover car park, air-conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge. Situated about 2km from Chalong circle in a quiet lane 1km from Viset Road. House & Guest house 180 sqm Land area 736sqm (184TW). 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, 4 Bathrooms 7x3.5m salt water pool. Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service. Call 08 0 143 529 4, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

House on The Corner for Sale: Quiet location and only 500m

from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open - plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.

New House for Sales: Luxur y Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: New villa 320sqm

The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Laguna/Layan. Luxury private pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

25 year lease for sale. Well situated in fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Land for Sale:

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bed and 2

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area = 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 living room and kitchen 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from 11-12.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.

baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

Urgent Sales! Beach front 2 Commercial buildings (3 storeys), 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms Klong Dow beach, Koh Lanta - Krabi. Contact owner directly - negotiable price: 081 270 8622, 084 841 5635.

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 50 41 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok,

Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai. Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.

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Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot next to Mangosteen Resort, 3-0-38 Rai, Chanote title, light slope, great access to Soi Saiyuan, show villa can be completed, ideal for villa or condo development. 081 536 5846.

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with 5

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

- 4 bedrooms, granite top kitchen, outdoor seating, 100â&#x20AC;? home cinema, LED Lighting system, TVs, LAN & Audio every room, alarm,3 phase electric. Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership foreverbeyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@yahoo.com.

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning, safe, secure estate villa, close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool, 3 large bed, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done. 13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

2 Storeys single house in Rock Garden 5 Village - By Pass Road. Near town, quiet and safe. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & housekeeper's room. 2 cars parking. Nice English & German neighbours. Call 089 159 3239.

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

Comfortable 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management service available for investor. Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@ mindproperties.net.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE

Beautiful, modern Condos/Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountain views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Patong Tower for Sale:

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 132MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200310@hot mail.com

in Kathu close to international schools. Views over Loch Palm. All bedrooms with aircon and ensuite bathrooms. Two car garage and secluded garden. Chanote title. Call 084 844 0991

PATONG condos for sale:

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. E M A I L; t h e w h i t e housekata@gmail. com.

Sales - House near By Pass:

next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

Bedroom, 1 en suite bathroom, living room, kitchen, pool, large balcony and terrace space, parking. Excellent investment opportunity. See property forsalephuket.co.uk.

And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Swimming pool. Gym.Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa. 4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing Price B8.5 mllion. SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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House in Phuket Town / Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa: Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in New Luxury Villa For Sale: 3 Luxurious Golf Villa @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD ! Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold. BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

bedrooms, 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. Email: larion2555@ gmail.com.

Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

and entertainment deck outside.

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold. Nice. Only 17MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Large western kitchen with all appliances . Great area very conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation.

Apartment on Golf Course: Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location sales office/ Hot Price Sale-PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai 2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 500 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris.silanachai@ yahoo.com.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre. B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 . LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all. Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.

shop. Internal 144 m2, back garden 60 m2, 4 car parks, kitchen, internet, phone/ fax, TV, 5 AC. 6 yrs lease then 3 years rolling, rent B35,000, sale B1.5 million. Call 085 060 0033.

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; amazing luxury at real prices. Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata@gmail.com.

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend. Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.

town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: Newly

renovated & decorated, Large living room, fully furnished, shower & jacuzzi, Mature gardens with waterfall, Security. Because of sickness NOW REDUCED to 3MB. Call: 087 877 2320, 084 854 9889.

Reduced for Quick Sale:

Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

compound Kokyang Estate Phase II, 3 min to Nai Harn beach, modern interior design, garage, developed infrastructure. For more information: phuketbuyhouse.com/1644. Call Elena 084 305 0634.

Sea View Land for Sale:

Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreign-

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

Urgent 6.1 Rai Land for Sale: 6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5

minutes to Naithon Beach. 10 minutes to Naiyang Beach. 10 minutes to Airport. 7 minutes to New Tesco Lotus. - Roadside land and Chanote title. Call 085 793 2718.

N i c e H o u s e + Po o l Fo r Sale: House with pool for sale at

Land & House area 119 sqm. Sale for B13,000,000. Contact 086 036 3944 and 086 282 7457 Khun Touch.

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom 4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

SeaView near Airport: Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4

floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted. Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen. Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

2 Bed Thai Style House, Rawai: 110m2 Thai style house, 2

bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, office/study, upstairs balcony, large car park, high walls & electric security gate. MUST SEE! See propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

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.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

Land for Sale Cherngtalay: Pool villa for sale or rent: Nai Harn / Rawai, Balinese Pool Villa, 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, price reduced for quick sale. Please call our agent 082 420 70 52 or send email to stayonphuket@yahoo.com.

Balinese Pool Villa:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million. Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent: One condo unit, half of a deluxe twin house, fully furnished and equipped, set direct on the picturesque lagoon with balcony right over it. 3 bedrooms each with shower/bathroom, roof terrace. Long term rent or sale. 090 487 8084, utaipan@yahoo.com.

For sale: Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

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.

206.4 sqm, Chanote title in Phanason residence(next to Makro). 1 min to Central festival, 5 min to town. Call 084 061 4314, 076 393 965.

Land for sale:

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

15 min to Patong and only 10 min to Phuket Town, located at Kathu, total 141 sqw or 564 sqm with ready public utility. Call 081 892 0610, 081 472 0770, tan_ohio@hotmail.com.

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yel-

low zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

Beach front pool villa for sale. 3 bedrooms, furnished. Contact Siriporn on 089 649 9939.

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell, Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.w. chanote 24.5 MB. Mountain views. Best buy in Kamala. Tel: 086 269 5108 eng, 080 744 7625 thai, email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com.au

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RPM Owner Direct Luxury Four Bed House In Laguna

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.

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

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.

PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. East Coast Sea View Land Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay.

Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type,

32 sqm. of the living area, Furnished, 1 Bathroom, Fitted kitchen with dining area, Swimming pool, Restaurant. Call 083 103 3801 (English and Thai).

Ocean Front Land: 7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot. Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.

U Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895. Email: jospeder@live.no.

Patong Loft Condo:

Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, sea-view /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M B3.3M. Contact +66 (0) 83 103 3801, 081 415 7774.

Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located

close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

BEST SEAVIEW LANDEVER! Seaview Chalong land price 24MB for 2 rai. www.phuket-land-sale.com

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Urgent Sale: 6 rai Hilltop Land for sale, near Mission Hills golf club, was B4.2 million per rai now only B2.99 million per rai, full chanote, water/ elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).

Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. Was B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

Absolute beach front land only 4 to 5 hours from Phuket. Why pay 30-50 million baht per Rai when you can have the best from B1.1 to B2.9 Million Baht per Rai!!! Email: thailandmls@ gmail.com.

Absolute Beachfront: Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www. facebook.com/Phuket.Beachfront.

Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested or want a larger size? CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

house. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold. B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai: 160m2 Private Pool Villa. 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (3 En Suite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Large Balconies & Terrace, Carport. Freehold, Chanote title. 2 minutes from beach! See proper tyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Sales - down payment 250,000 B D Condo Mine Phuket Town by Sansiri. Finished in March 2014.Corner room on the 7th floor with nice view. 2 Bedrooms Call:089 159 3239.

Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

A b so lu t e B e ac h Fro n t Land: Songkla district near new

deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

Properties for sale: Luxury investment condo N/East aspect Rawai 5th floor corner sweeping ocean rural views. 126sqm, 2 bed, 2 bath, free hold, furnished, pool, B8.75million perment tenant at B40,000 p/m. Call 089 050 5664 A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

Modern Villa in Marina:

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale 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: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Sales - D Condo Mine:

2 , 2 0 0 L a nd , N ai H a r n -B10.9 million for Sale:

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice location hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. Contact: Attapong 081 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.

Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

288 sqm of heaven. Plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minute walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

Condos, 1 per floor C/W lift. Located on the 15th fairway 275 M3 per floor total.Common Pool and Sundeck. Underground parking 1/unit, Floor 3 show unit complete Floors 1&2 are unfinished, waiting for owners choice of flooring and kitchens. Could still develop into one very large private home. Floors 1&2 could be offices star ting from B10 million. Or B32 million for project Partial financing available. Info contact 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com

ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious town-

World Class Sea Views:

4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@yahoo.co.uk.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peace-

Last 1 Studio of The Cleat condo (Phase 1) in Krabi Boat Lagoon, low-rise waterfront Condo built around the lagoon with Mangrove, Sea and Marina view and full facilities. Call +66(0)76 238 948.

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house

and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

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Zion Proper ty CO., Ltd.: Mission Hills. One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.

Land for Sale:

Whether you are selling, buying or renting we offer a wide selection of high quality properties, land and businesses located in the south of Thailand. Please contact us for further information. Call 080 087 1772. See zionproperty.com.

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Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income. Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided. Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 938 8693.

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d: Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-retired UK/Canadian businessman. Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

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SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart? Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

We are now seeking to fill in the following positions: - F&B Manager.

- VJ / Light technician.

- Promotions Manager.

- IT Technician.

- Head Chef.

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- Assistant Head Chef.

- Assistant / Secretary / Accountant.

- Flair Bartender.

- Head of Security.

- Singer / Dancer / Performer (female).

Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@gmail. com 076 203 010.

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Fluent command of English (speaking / writing). Experience in the field required. Must be hard working, flexible, professional, fun & talented. Thai applicants only.

in Bangtao is looking to hire enthusiastic staff - come and join our happy and healthy environment! Thai English speaking receptionist with basic accounting skills (B20k basic per month) and a customer services assistant to operate the juice bar (B15k basic per month) are required. We are also looking to hire cleaners. Please send CVs with photos to peterantonioni@ gmail.com.

with a commercial focus sought for Phuket based company. New startup delivering a well-established world know building related system licensed exclusively for design, production and installation in Thailand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right partner: Chris on 081 956 2966 or Chrisinphuket@gmail.com.

customer service skills, knowledge in F&B, HK, front office, Knowledge of computer basic skills, own car with driving license, working in Phang Nga -Natai Beach. Candidate send resume to: hr@luxuryvillasandhomes.com. Office: 6/84 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket 83110. Call 076 527 633, 087 881 0003.

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

RADIO PRESENTER Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Ability to engage a local radio audience. ● Previous radio and technical knowledge are a necessity ● TV Camera and Editing skill would be an advantage ● You will be working with a small, dynamic team

We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

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Native English Teache r : Need experienc ed pre school teacher, 10 -14 children. Star t immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

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Personal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties real estate Image Keyworders needed: Design Studio Looking for Image Keyworders to be creating the content of images, including titles, descriptions and keywords. Uploading images to agency’s web page. Applicant must have excellent command of English. Thai or have the visa to work in Thailand. Contact manager: photomorphicimages@gmail.com Only English resume & cover letter accepted.

is urgently looking for Personal Assistant/Office Manager. Must have very good knowledge of spoken & written English, basic accounting & good computer skills is essential. Must be able to organize & work independent and be in a position to start work almost immediately. Thai national only!

Thai Reporter Wanted

Thai Male/Female, 25-40 years, fluent in English, good computer & communication skills, self motivated, background in marketing/Real Estate/ Travel Agency is a must. Please send CV: helena@phuketabc.com

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Group Co., Ltd is searching for a Document Control Officer for our Patong Beach site. This administrative position controls documents and drawings for a construction site and is open for Thai Nationals only. Successful applicants will hold at least a vocational degree or certificate and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in office work. Need proven ability to use MS Office and good English communication skills. Knowledge of engineering or construction is a plus. Call 076 617 763, email: tum@ dmg-thailand.com.

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S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000. “This price excludes only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay:

Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 8942124.

Now for quick sale B5.5 million include dinghy Call French: 080 035 1626 English: 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.

Speed Boat For Sale:

Need to sell my SAILBOAT 2 mast 17 metre (50 c.v. Yanmar engine) excellent condition Fully equipped located in Chalong/Phuket valuated price B12 million

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.

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available. Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract (fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area. Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

Boat for sale: Boat for sale at Ao Yon Bay (Cape Panwa, Phuket). Boat has two engines 140 cc yamaha. 13+ 2 per persons. Price:550. 000B. Phone number : 083 637 9704 Thai/Eng 081 894 9967.

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2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

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2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn Engli sh as A sia devel o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed w it h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n an d t h e C h a - am branch also holds a TEFL license. As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

13 M et re 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 B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@krabikon nect.com.

Cement Production Plant:

Boat Sales and Charters: Want to build or charter your own boat to get out among Phuket’s many islands for fishing or pleasure? Then please contact the experts on 081 270 4291 or go to www. fishingboatingthailand.com.

Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery. Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.

Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

metre+building+10 bed+10 bath+2 restaurants. Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@ yahoo.com.

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PHUKET ICON BUSINESS FOR SALE

COMPANY FOR SALE

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY FOR SALE

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

40 metres to the beach. 10 rooms with full furnishings. Restaurant 54 seats. Price B8 million. For more information call 081 396 0033.

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www.phukettransport.com CONTACT PETER: peterb@interglobalau.com PHONE: 0848433492

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

Located mid-soi on Bangla, Patong Beach. Contact now for best units & special offers on pre-sales. 3 year contract. Price starting B1.7million. Call 08 5887 7414.

is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com.

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

bar for sale in Soi Bel Air. Wally Bar, all stock, T.V. sound system, beer boxes and fridges included in sale, rent, only B10,000 monthly. Only B600,000 ono. 086 725 0771.

BUSINESS SERVICES

user-friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Price B218,000. Call 083 102 0070.

Business for sale Sport Club for Sale by Owner: Set on 4 rai land with

full chanote title. Include tennis court, volleyball court, fishing lake, game room, restaurant and bar and separate guest bungalow for sale or long term lease. Call +66 81 569 6026, +61 498 248 656 (English & Thai) Email:patbittersweet@gmail. com. See www.phuketsport.com.

BAR ON BANGLA

Hotel & Restaurant for sale:

Chanote title in Patong,Central position, new building, started four years ago.20 rooms, reception&restaurant fully furnished, lift. B32M negotiable 086 279 8175(Eng/Italian)Stefano/084 840 1566(Thai)Ning.

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.

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597

Pa t o n g N ew H o t e l f o r Longterm Lease: 40 rooms Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established. Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities. B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

with full furnished, TV, fridge, aircon, hot water, swimming pool, restaurant and spa. Located in Soi Nanai villa. Contact 086 300 9406.

Commuter Van For Sale:

2012 Toyota Commuter Van – Low mileage 13,500 kilometers. Loaded, leather seats, back up camera, video system. Only B900,000. Contact via email: mar tin@phuketfish boat.com.

Free Italian Espresso Machine: Coffee capsules machines on loan, (no investment required), real Italian coffee: organic espresso, 100% Arabica, decaffeinated, at a very fair price, directly imported to Phuket from Bologna, Italy. 088 768 1260.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately. Best return of investment is guaranteed.

HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm: Very reliable and

2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback:

Tile I t: Thalang. Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique. Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

Farang Food Paradise:

Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact: 076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com.

Toyota D4D Commuter Minibus: 2009, White Toyota D4D Com-

New in 2010. I am an expat who is moving on and can’t take my Mazda with me. One owner, 32,000 accident free kilometers, auto trans, air bags, auto braking, etc. stephpkt@gmail.com.

muter Minibus for sale. Genuine 15,000 km. One owner (red plate), Always garaged underground, curtains / TV & Video (ceiling mount) 16 seat. Excellent condition. 087 999 6174.

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto:

Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide.

Toyota Hilux VIGO, 4 door, 4x4, 3.0 Diesel, model 2007, mileage 87,000 km only, first owner, all service by Toyota, new tires, beige interior, Alpha Canopy/front Bull bar. Call 086 943 8989 Chalong.

Per fect condition, 20 0 6, manual, 17,500 km, 218 hp supercharged, high end hifi, Recaro seats, Book Service, Ultimate Mini. Collectors item. B1.6m, 089 866 3756 (Eng/Th) frankdreist@ hotmail.com.

CARS FOR SALE Unique Rawai Investment Oppor tunity: We

Guest house & Business: For sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 K document) next to Swissotel Kamala. 500 m from Kamala beach. B32 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

run a business in Chalong that has paid back 50% of its cash investment in the first year of operation. An opportunity for a similar business exists in Rawai. This is not a hotel, guest house, restaurant, dive shop, car rental or real estate. This business benefits Thai society as a whole and is environmentally neutral. We are looking for 1-3 equity investors to make a total 20 million Baht investment. E-mail: tayana55islandgirl@yahoo.com.

Restaurant/Pub: For sale in Bang Tao Beach Road. Get 10 year contract, great location 50m from Best Western Hotel & Beach. Full furniture and equipment. Price B2.5 million. Call 087 893 8590, Email: somtom_landandhouse@yahoo.de

Kata Night Plaza: Southern Fried

Rice, Popular Guest house, 40-seat restaurant, 8 rooms, 5 min walk to Kata Beach. For Sale or Rent.Trip Advisor Winner 2013 sfrkata@hotmail.com 081 894 8446 www.southernfriedrice.com.

Apartment Hotel For Sale In Patong: 18 deluxe apartments and

swimming pool. Fully furnished and very well managed for more than 10 years. Beautiful hill location and calm area, over looking Patong bay. All rooms have kitchen separate,fridge,Air Con.,Cable T V,internet, hot water, safety box. Call Peter: 081 892 8526 info@phuket-besthomes.com.

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com.

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URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique Patong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

Guest House for Sale in Patong: Lovely guesthouse Just 100

metres from Patong beach. 12 rooms, 13 bathrooms, coffee machine, well listed on the main booking site, possibility to run coffee shop too. Cheap rent. 081 079 7398.

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda CR-V 2.0E (i-VTEC) with clean condition and no bad accidents. Top and full option with com plete book service and manual. Year:20 02,Engine Size: 20 0 0 cc.,Fuel: Petrol.081 818 9696.

Isuzu D- max super platinum 3.0L: Bought on 04/2010.

Check up every each 59,000 km. High class surround, navigator, many extras. Norbert 080 878 3542 GER/ENG Price : B690,000. Email: norberts923@ gmail.com

For Sale: Nissan Tida year 2010 in excellent condition, full options, low kilometers, first class insurance and registration till Jun 2014. First to see will buy. B399,000 O.N.O. Call 082 279 9370.

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Honda CR-V top model year 2010 for sale, engine 2400cc, 4WD White colour, black leather interior, one owner used only 43280km, very excellent condition. Contact Cat: Tel 084 744 4304 for info.

Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

Isuzu Dmax:

CHILDREN’S CLUB

Honda CR-V for Sale:

Family sports and leisure club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstartphuket.com.

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CHILDCARE

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com Blue Canyon Golf Membership: Blue Canyon Golf Lifetime

membership for sale! Excellent saving! B89,500 Call 084 052 2277.

COOKING CLASS Phuket Cooking Academy:

Cooking and baking classes have never been more fun using our top-class professional facilities. With complimentary transport from around the island, head to the best Masterchef kitchen on the island. Learn the tricks of the trade from international award winning Chef, Lionel Raiffort. Learn how to cook, from Thai & European cuisines, to the art of baking. Get involved and make a day of it, groups are welcome. For more information, visit www.phuket-cookingacademy.com or call 081 821 4064.

DIVING EQUIPMENT Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006:

One hand, private. Only 96,000 km. Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile. B220,000. Contact Yupin – English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

4x4 Black Vigo FULL OPTIONS: 4 Door - Automatic in very good condition with Mag Wheels and full Toyota service history - Late 2007 model. 620,000B. 081 979 6320.

Buds International School & Kindergarten: Phuket’s old-

est international childcare facility. High-quality, time proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-10. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel:076 384 638, 080 624 7060(Eng)/087 278 5511(Thai) www.buds-phuket.com.

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Phuket Country Club Membership: Lifetime full family mem-

BMW 730 Li Se Long Wheelbase: Oct 2006 registered Feb 2007

Bought new: 7.2MB. Se = Back TV, Dvd 6, Auto shut doors, Fridge, phone, Alloy wheels 18”, Cruise control and much more. Selling for B1.9m. Call 089 812 4070.

bership (man, wife and limitless kids) at Phuket Country Club. Seller leaving Phuket hence only B570,000 ono. Transfer fees and this years subscription included. Call 081 273 7326.

G o l f M e m b e r ship fo r Sale: Loch Palm 500,000 Baht.

Buyer pays for transfer. 083 388 5566. Email borst.jg@gmail.com

MOVING & STORAGE

PET ADOPTION

POOL TABLES

Dive Compressor - Best Price: Bauer Dive Compressor

PE250 Brand New - Both Electric & Petrol Motors 2 Filling Valves - Large P31 filter tower Best Price in Thailand Email: info@worldwidealoha.com Call: 089-044-0623 Also available - NEW 2 person Sea Kayaks Cheap Price Contact Us for details.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE Online health food in Thailand. Good karma, all natural, healthy, and organic products. Please contact 082 276 1675, w w w.good karmathailand.com.

Health Food:

Pure Honda rotary mower, nearly new B20,000. Call

English 082 516 8717, Thai 086 079 0890.

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.

PERSONAL SERVICES Backgammon: Play-

ers Wanted. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketcon nection@yahoo.com

Looking for a VISA Service? Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@ gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.

Mum & Puppy Need a Home

Best buy / Best Price!: Phuket Pool Tables offer you the best deals on 2 models of our po ol t ables, 4’x8’, slate bed, full accessories included, free installation and advise. Come, try, and play before you buy it. Call 081 823 4627.

Lady & Yam-Lai are abandoned and in desperate need of a loving home. Mum 1.5 years & Puppy 4 Months old female. I have boarded them at Surin Beach Pet Hospital. But this is not a long term solution and the dogs can not just be put out on the street as they need an owner. They are both the most beautiful girls who want nothing more than you to love them. Wonderful with other dogs and great with children. Beaut i f u l l ov i n g w e l l m a n n e r e d girls. They can go together or separately. Call 081 271 3211, email: sonyaklapko@yahoo.com.

Coin-Operated Slated Pool Table: Coin-Operated Slated Pool Tables SPECIAL price at 49,900THB only f rom Pat anakar n B illiards PHUKET. All Accessories included. Offer ends 30/9/13 Call 081 171 2121, 076 521 211.

PUBLIC NOTICES GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS: Attention Gennewa Gold members. Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com

SPORTING GOODS & EXERCISE Kite Surf Equipment for Sale: 2 new boards, never used. Hi there! My name is Lucy, would you like to be my friend and take care of me? I am only 1 year old and very sweet! If you want more information please call: Sherin 084 877 3566

Home Needed:

2 Kites, used 2-3 times. New price was more then 200,000 Baht. Sell altogether for 100,000 Baht. For single items. Please call: 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 520.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME

Custom Trek MTB HardTail: Trek 8 Series Alu Frame, Several rescued dogs, cute, cuddly and groomed ready to be loved. For more photos visit www.doggieheaven.net Or contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com ***Vaccinated & sterilised

20.5 inch (180 cm+) pimped in white. Fuji/ XT/ Deore drive train. XT SIS disk Brakes, Custom Alex/ Veulta wheels, Sock Shox SID Team front shox. SuperFly bike. Call 081 737 0722.

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Wild Horses trample local hope Thai Division 1

FOOTBALL

Team Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

et again, Phuket FC failed to score a first away victory under coach Teco. On Saturday, September 14, Phuket FC traveled to the Eastern Seaboard to play Yamaha League-1 Game 28 against lowly Rayong FC. K nown as “The Wild Horses”, Rayong FC entered this game with just 23 points, struggling for survival, second from bottom of the table. A home win would be a step to safety from relegation. “Coach Mo” Apichart Mosika, former Phuket FC coach in 2011, has recently returned to Rayong FC as head coach, and – against all odds – has led his footballers to two back-to-back victories over much higher-ranked sides like Trat FC and Singhtharua. Earlier this year he led Rayong FC to Phuket and came home with one point from Surakul, when his footballers scored an equaliser in the last minute of additional time. Phuket FC needed to win this game to end their no-win streak since their last victory over a month ago on August 11 at Surakul Stadium against Nakhonpathom United. For this match, Phuket FC were missing key players like Dudu and Adisak, who remained in Phuket, while Nene Bi was listed as a substitute when Teco decided to field three foreign players up front. There were some other

Phuket FC fans mingle with Ayutthaya FC supporters during half time at the last home match on August 31. After a poor run of results on the road, the team hope that ‘Saksee Phuket’ will help them beat visiting Trat FC on Saturday. Photo: Natakorn Nimmanee changes in Phuket’s lineup, Ninuruddin as goalie, Tossapol as left back, and Kriangkrai Chasung playing centre back for the first time in Nene’s absence. Giorgi, Ludovick Takam and Cristian Alex were on as a three player attack. With nothing to lose, Rayong FC played like men possessed. The wet grass and bumpy surface made it difficult for both teams to control the ball and for Rayong FC to play their ground game. Phuket FC were slower to get into the match, but with three strikers on the field, they were more likely to score than the home side. Cristian Alex had the first chance when he took a free kick from 40 yards out, his usual strong shot bouncing awkwardly off the ground in front of the goal and going past the goal post by inches. Playing nervously, Phuket FC committed easy fouls in their own half which gave Rayong FC several free kicks,

Spider-Ming having to react sharply to prevent the home side from taking the lead. Then after half an hour of play, Rayong FC had another free kick just outside Phuket’s penalty box. The shot bounced off Phuket’s wall straight to the feet of a Rayong FC player. Ninuruddin went in legs first to clear the ball, but instead clobbered Rayong FC star striker Akkarawin Sawasdee. The referee had no choice but to point to the penalty spot. Rayong FC midfielder Chanatphol Sikkamonthol stepped up to take the penalty, sending the ball into the far corner and giving Rayong FC a 1-0 lead. Phuket should have had an equaliser just few minutes later, when a free kick from midfield was curled dangerously into the Rayong FC goalmouth. Rayong FC’s Phuket-born goalkeeper Luercha Jantawong punched the ball weakly out, and Kriangkrai Chasung –

playing in the first 11 for the first time – sent a strong header into the back of the the net. But before anyone could celebrate the equaliser, which could have been a turning point for the The Islanders, the offside flag (see story below) was raised. Then, in the last minute of added time in the first half, Rayong FC were reduced to 10 men when a high kick from a midfielder resulted in his second yellow card, which sent him to the locker room early. As the second half got underway, one goal behind but with a one man advantage, Phuket FC pushed for a goal. Alef Pochi tried a long shot but the ball didn’t trouble the Rayong keeper. A man up, Phuket naturally had more possession in the second half, while Rayong FC did their best to try and break up plays. Then, disaster. After 10 minutes of the second half had passed, Phuket lost their advantage when Thongchai Kuenkhuntod picked up an-

Islanders protest ref decisions Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

FOLLOWING THE DISAPPOINTING away loss to Rayong FC on Saturday (September 14), Phuket FC Vice President Eam Thavornwongvongse and the Phuket FC Team Manager sent a letter to Thai Premier League Co., Ltd. (TPL), organisers of Yamaha League-1, to look into the referees’ performance.

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This is not a case of sore losers, but rather Phuket FC protesting unfair treatment by the referee, namely the second assistant referee Adisorn Omnoy, who worked as a lineman in Saturday’s game. In the letter, Phuket FC referred to video footage of Kraingkrai Chasung’s equaliser for Phuket, when he headed the ball up high in the air before if fell down and went under the crossbar and over the goal line.

Mr Adisorn flagged the goal offside, while the video footage showed that it was onside and also not a case of an illegal tackle on the Rayogn keeper. When asked, Mr Adisorn’s answer was “It was offside.” This is not the first of suspicious human error in Thai football. In fact, it could have been a case of deja vu, as two weeks ago a similar scene occurred at the very same stadium.

MP W

L Goals GD Pts

39 - 22

Nakon Rachasima F.C.

Saraburi F.C.

BBCU F.C.

Nakhon Pathom United

Phuket F.C.

Trat F.C.

11 12

Air Force United F.C.

PTT Rayong F.C.

Singh Tarua F.C.

33 - 18

48 - 31

Bangkok F.C.

55 - 46

5 6

35 - 27

38 - 31

28 - 33

-5

38 - 37

32 - 32

45 - 52

-7

Sri Racha F.C.

43 - 43

Siam Navy

36 - 39

-3

Krabi F.C.

34 - 40

-6

TTM F.C.

26 - 34

-8

Khon Kaen F.C.

31 - 40

-9

Ayutthaya F.C.

27 - 35

-8

Rayong F.C.

34 - 48 -14

Rayong United

28 - 42

-14

Having been on the road for several weeks, Phuket FC return to Phuket to host “The White Elephants” Trat FC on Saturday, September 21. Kick off is at 6.30pm.

other yellow after intentionally running into a Rayong FC midfielder. The referee gave him a red and sent him on his way. Up front, Giorgi still was trying to create the equaliser. At one point, he passed the ball to Ludovick Takam in front of the Rayong goal. The Tank controlled the ball neatly, turned and shot, but it struck the crossbar and bounced away. Phuket had missed another chance for an equaliser. In another attack, Cristian Alex fired off another signature freekick, the ball taking a deflection off the Rayong FC wall and going in before the Wild Horses keeper got a fingertip to it, pushing it wide. The Islanders continued

their attacks while the home side just massed in defence. Sakareya Kolea was sent on late in the game to help push forward, while as extra time approached Alef Pochi – wearing the captain’s armband – overstretched himself trying to stop a Rayong footballer and pulled a muscle. The injury was severe enough that he was stretchered off and taken to a waiting ambulance. Teco was forced to replace him with Sukree E-tae. With five minutes of extra time called, both teams failed to score. The game ended with Phuket FC’s second away loss, after they fell to an embarrassing 5-1 loss to Sri Racha Suzuki FC the previous Saturday.

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All hail King Kelly SURF SPOT

Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com

Phuket bros impress at Brazilian academy FOOTBALL Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

YOUNG THAI-AUSTRAlian talents Micah and Jonah Duchowny from Phuket, recently trained at the Cruzeiro E.C. Academy, Phuket FC’s Brazilian partner club, where they impressed trainers. Bobby Duchowny, father of the two boys, as confirmed that the brothers will only play for Phuket FC, despite an invitation for the brothers to join a big team in the TPL, rumoured to be Buriram United. Bobby, the owner of Lemongrass House in Bang Tao, said that the brothers have been training at Cruzeiro E.C. Academy for the past two months. Micah plays forward and Jonah is a midfielder, and both have had remarkable develop-

ment that has impressed trainers at the Cruzeiro Academy. Bobby admitted that there was an offer from a big team in the Thai Premier League, but since the family is in Phuket, and Phuket FC Chariman Pamuke Atchariyachai is a good friend, he turned down the big team’s offer and is planning for the boys to play professional football with Phuket FC. Cruzeiro E.C. believes that this is the start of a great partnership, and that the brothers success will be an inspiration for young footballers who want to go to Brazil to train and play. As partners, Cruzeiro E.C. and Phuket FC have agreements regarding technical aid and support, including the Cruzeiro-Phuket FC Academy which will start in the coming year.

survey recently went out asking random people who Kelly Slater is. Some responses included a female singer, no idea and a politician. If you have taken any notice of the world surfing stage for the last two decades, you can’t miss the fact that Kelly Slater (King Kelly) is the worlds most successful surfer. He has been crowned world champion a whopping 11 times, and at the age of 41 is still at the top of the game. Known for his athleticism and sheer determination to be the best, Kelly also has a deep love for the ocean and a frothing passion to be surfing perfect waves. Today most adults involved in surfing respect Kelly’s amazing achievements, and for the young talented gromets who are into competitive surfing, Kelly is their inspiration to hopefully one day be world champion themselves. Every year Phuket hosts a couple of surf competitions

Forty-one old Kelly Slater has been crowned world champion 11 times and counting. around the island with this weekend (September 20-22) seeing the ‘Andaman Open’ held off north Patong beach. It’s a great chance for young and old to join in the fun spirited contest. Even if you’re a beginner or a Saturday surfer don’t be shy, it’s just for

fun – and who knows, you might find yourself on a path to chase Kelly for his title! There are kids events, short board and longboard events. For more information contact the competition organiser at joob@surfingthailand.org. If competitiveness is not

your thing, not to worry, it’s always a great day supporting the locals and taking in the surfing spectacle and enjoying the atmosphere. Hope to see you all down there! Tim Campbell skylaphuket.com

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Patong secure finals spot CRICKET n the final round of the Outrigger T20 league, Laguna took on the Village in the morning session, while Patong faced the Youth side in the afternoon session, on Sunday, September 15 at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang. In the first match, the Village team batted first to set a solid total of 183-4 from their 20 overs, but were almost chased down by Laguna in a thrilling match that went down to the last ball. In match number two, the Youth side hit a competitive total of 151-6, thanks largely to an excellent 90 not out by Andrew McMillan, but Patong secured the win, and a semifinal spot, with 152-4 in reply. In the morning match, the Village team won the toss and elected to bat. They lost captain Paul Stamp (7) in the fourth over with a great in-swinger from paceman Sohail Rehman. However, fellow opener Roshan Jayasuriya (54) and Simon Wetherell (45) then combined for an awesome display of big-hitting, churning out an 88 run partnership before Jayasuriya fell in the 13th over with the score on 101. The onslaught continued when Martin Foster (43 not out) joined Wetherell for a 61 run partnership to take the score to 162 before Wetherell fell in the 17th over. By the end of their 20 overs, the Village had reached

Outrigger T20 league 2013: Final Round

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ICC

Patong

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Youth

This Sunday, September 22, sees the semi-finals take place in the Outrigger T20 league with ICC taking on the Patong in match one, and the Village versus Laguna in match two. Play commences at 10am. For more information, visit phuketcricketgroup.com

From top: Patong captain Anthony Van Blerk; Youth captain Pao bowling to Imatayez Mushtaq. Photos: Michael Way 183-4. With such a large target to chase, Laguna needed to get off to a good start. Openers Shoeib Mushtaq (22) and Manish Sadarangani (62 not out) did just that start until Mushtaq holed out with a skied ball with the score on 42 in the 7th over. The next over saw Laguna capitulate with three golden ducks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Damian Clowes run out, Mudasir Rehman bowled, followed by Tassawar Ali trapped in front lbw off the

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run 1439: 4pm, Saturday, September 21 Hares: Tequila Slapper, Fungus, Oh Yeah! & Mister Fister Directions: Paklok. Drive 7.1 km east of Two Heroines Monument on Route #4027. Note that this is the same as driving 1.3 km beyond the end of the 4-lane highway. Turn left (HHH) into narrow dirt Soi next to openair market (not used on Saturdays) and follow on into laager area. Park in plantation between rubber trees, being careful of the trees as space limited. Beverage truck will be signed. Bus pick-up: Patong: 14:15 Kamala: 14:45 More info: phuket-hhh.com @thephuketnews

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bowling of Craig Murphy. With Laguna reeling at 46-4 in the 8th over, it looked like an impossible task with 12 runs an over required to reach the target. However, Pir Sami (18) and Sadarangani got the innings back on track with a 54 run partnership before Sami fell with the score on 100 in 14th over. When Stuart Reading (29) joined Sadarangani in the middle and hit three successive boundaries, there looked to be a glimmer of hope.

He and Sadarangani put on a 54 run partnership from just 25 balls to take the score to 154 before Reading was bowled by Craig Patterson, leaving 30 runs from the final 20 balls, to set up for a thrilling finish. Sohail Rehman (18 not out) joined Sadarangani for the final assault but Laguna finished just 4 runs short of the target with a total of 180-6 from their 20 overs. The winner of the afternoon match would secure a

place in the semi-finals so both teams had everything to play for. After winning the toss, the Youth side decided to bat first looking to set a solid target. However, they got off to a less than perfect start losing 3 early wickets to be at 36-3 in the 7th over. Opener Andrew McMillan (90 not out) anchored the innings, batting all the way through, and was unlucky not to score the first century of the T20 season. He was

well supported by Pan, and together they put on a 111 run partnership to guide their side to 151-6 after 20 overs. Patong got off to a great start with openers Imtiyaz Mushtaq (60) and Paddy Morton (30) setting a solid platform of 78 runs before the loss of their 1st wicket shortly before the drinks break. Kevin Bishop (4) supported Mushtaq as they combined to take the score to 107-2 before Bishop was stumped early in the 14th over. With 45 runs required from 46 balls to win, Patong just needed to keep cool heads and captain Anthony Van Blerk (26 not out) did just that to guide Patong home for the win in 17.3 overs. The standings after the final round sees the Village go through undefeated, while ICC remains in second place ahead Patong who secured third on net run rate, with Laguna taking the other semifinal spot.

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anchester United ma nager David Moyes lavished praise on Wayne Rooney after the striker inspired his side to a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in their opening Champions League game. The England striker scored twice and set up a late goal for Antonio Valencia to give the Premier League champions a strong start in Group A and further confirm his commitment to the United cause. Moyes spent his first close season at Old Trafford fighting to keep Rooney at the club amid interest from Chelsea, and with three goals in two games, the 27-year-old has now reached the milestone of 200 goals for United. He requires 50 further goals to surpass Bobby Charlton as United’s all-time leading scorer and Moyes says the prospect of a place in the club’s history books helped persuade the former Everton

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Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 14. Photo: AFP/Andrew Yates player to stay put. “It was something that we made him aware of,” Moyes told reporters after Tuesday’s game at Old Trafford. “More importantly, I wanted to get him back in really good condition and mentally correct when he was ready to play.

“I think you see him. He’s moving as well as he has done, he’s in a good place in himself at the moment, and obviously any centre-forward who’s scoring goals feels good about himself.” Moyes added: “If you want to win the Champions League, you need to have

several world-class players and Wayne would certainly come into that category.” Rooney is only the fourth player to have reached a double-century of United goals, after Charlton (249), Denis Law (237) and Jack Rowley (211). “I remember coming in and saying he’s got a real chance to be one of the all-time leading goal-scorers at this club,” Moyes added. “If he keeps playing like he did tonight, he’ll get there. He was very, very good.” Moyes also reserved praise for Marouane Fellaini, who has followed him to United from Everton and who produced an assured performance on his full debut before going off in the second half. “I thought he played well tonight,” Moyes said. “He settled in well. He started to get a little bit of cramp mid-way through the second half so I thought I wouldn’t take any chances with him. But he did a good job.” After Rooney put United ahead with a 22nd-minute volley, Simon Rolfes equalised with a deflected shot nine minutes into the second half. However, an acrobatic Robin van Persie volley restored United’s lead five minutes later and further goals from Rooney and Valencia made it 4-1, before Omer Toprak claimed a consolation with two minutes to play. Leverkusen coach Sami Hyypia, the former Liverpool centre-back, admitted that his side had struggled to get to grips with the effervescent Rooney. “He’s done it for years already and I think he still has

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Man City

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Stoke

Newcastle

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West Ham

Southampton

Cardiff

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Swansea

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Fulham

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Norwich

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Hull

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Aston Villa

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Crystal Palace

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West Brom

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Sunderland

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