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There is still no sign of Russian expat Alexei Slabinskiy (right), who was reported missing last week along with his girlfriend Yana Strizheus. She was discovered by a maid on Sunday in a room at the Blue Garden hotel in Thalang, with injuries to her wrist and neck. Anthika Muangrod & Eakkapop Thongtub reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

olice have issued arrest warrants for two men believed to be involved in the case of missing Russian expat Alexei Slabinskiy. There is still no sign of the Kamala resident, who was reported missing last

week along with his girlfriend Yana Strizheus, both feared kidnapped and murdered after a series of strange phone calls to relatives back home. The couple claimed they were in trouble in Phuket and urgently needed US$100,000 (B3.2 million) to sort out their problem. Ms Strizheus was discovered by a maid on Sunday

(March 16) in a room at the Blue Garden hotel in Thalang, with injuries to her wrist and neck. She is now in Vachira Hospital being treated. But there are still no clues as to Mr Slabinskiy’s whereabouts. Police have issued arrest warrants for two men believed to be involved, naming them as Aleksandr Novichkov

and Oleksandr Boychuk, also known as “Andrei”. Novichkov is wanted for kidnapping and attempted rape, while Boychuk is wanted on charges of kidnapping and extortion. Phuket police said they now believe they are dealing with a serious kidnapping case. They said there is also a third man believed to be in-

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volved in the case – possibly acting as the ringleader. They have not yet identified him, but believe he may already have left Thailand. A meeting on Tuesday night (March 18) was told that after being found, Ms Strizheus initially refused to speak but is now doing so, convincing police that this is a genuine kidnapping case.

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Police convinced wealthy Russian was kidnapped Continued from Page 1. Mr Slabinskiy came to Phuket in April 2013 together with Ms Strizheus. The 39-old finance broker told friends and family that he was headed to Thailand for a holiday, and to learn Thai. On March 7, however, this happy situation turned dark when the couple called relatives saying that they were in trouble in Phuket, and urgently needed the US$100,000 to solve some unexpected problems. After the call Aleksei’s and Yana’s cell phones went silent, and their concerned families raised the alarm. Then on March 13, Ms Strizheus called her sister in Russia and told her that she had been kidnapped. “If I don’t arrive back in [the Russian city of] Vladi-

vostok tomorrow, that means I’m already dead,” her sister quoted Ms Strizheus as saying in a whisper. According to the sister, the conversation lasted just 30 seconds, after which Ms Strizheus’s phone went dead. Police told media that after questioning hotel staff on March 14 around midnight, two foreign men came to the hotel with Ms Strizheus in a white Toyota Vios. On March 16, housekeepers at the Blue Garden found Ms Strizheus injured and on the bed in one of the rooms. They called the police. Gen Ong-art said officers went to the hotel and found blood stains on a bed sheet. Soft drink bottles, whisky, beer, detergent and torn-up Thai banknotes were also

Arrest warrants have been issued for Aleksandr Novichkov (left) and Oleksandr Boychuk, also known as ‘Andrei’, on charges including kidnapping, extortion and attempted rape. scattered on the floor. Ms Strizheus checked in at the hotel on March 14. Further investigations were also being made to get more details about how she arrived at the hotel, who she travelled with to get there, and how she was injured.

They also want to know about the disappearance of her boyfriend, the chief of police said. For now many questions are unanswered and if Mr Slabinskiy is not found they may remain that way.

Yana Strizheus arrives at hospital after being found injured in a Thalang hotel.

Marina roads dredging begins WORK HAS BEGUN TO dredge the channel leading to two of Phuket’s best-known marinas, Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina (RPM). The work is being carried out under a B15 million contract awarded by the Marine Department. The silting of the channel has been an issue for years, with the approach to the two marinas gradually getting shallower. But the two marinas could never agree who would pay how much for the dredging. It was only when Governor Maitri Inthusut was persuaded

The dredger Chaotac 5 is now in place to dig mud from the seabed and pump it away from the roads. recently that the project was essential for marine tourism that government funds were

applied. The dredging is expected to take about a month to complete.

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Missing flight prompts probe into Phuket’s lost passports Anthika Muangrod reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

early 400 passports were reported lost or missing on Phuket last year, a meeting of senior officials was told on Monday (March 17), as passports again became a hot topic among those at the top. At the meeting, attended by Minister of Tourism & Sports Somsak Phureesrisak, who was visiting from Bangkok, the passports were discussed as well as the latest news in the case of the Russian man feared kidnapped on the island (see page 1). Discussion about stolen or missing passports on the island was triggered when two people boarded the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 using passports that were reported stolen in Phuket in 2012 and 2013. Italian tourist Luigi Maraldi gave his passport in 2013 as a guarantee to a Phuket motorbike rental company,

who then mistakenly gave it back to the wrong person. The other missing passport belonged to Austrian Christian Kozel, who reported it lost in 2012. Last Saturday (March 8), the two passports resurfaced, being used by two men, now identified as Iranians, to board flight MH370, which disappeared shortly afterward, and has yet to be located. Last week police held a meeting with around 30 motorbike rental companies to discuss the issue of foreigners using their passports as guarantees for bike rentals. At yesterday’s meeting, the head of Phuket Immigration, Pol Col Sanchai Chokkayaikit, told those present that a total of 372 passports were reported as lost on Phuket during 2013. Around 70 per cent of them (274) were lost in the Kathu area, which includes Patong. The majority of these were Australian – 103 passports – followed by French, Chinese, British and Russian.

Minister of Tourism & Sports Somsak Phureesrisak was in Phuket to discuss the island’s 400 missing passports. However, he said, he believed it was impossible to tamper with Thai passports. “Nowadays the way of making Thai passports is complicated. No one can make a fake passport by changing the photo, but what they can do is use the passport of a person who looks like them.” Mr Somsak said there were rumours circulating in the media that 2,500 passports had gone missing on the island

New Immigration rule change to clamp down on multiple visa runs IMMIGR ATION IS TO bring in a new rule soon aimed at discouraging repeat visa runs by visitors to Thailand who get visas on arrival and then extend their stays by doing visa runs. Currently, visitors who come from countries on Thailand’s list of nationalities that may arrive with no visa, and receive a visa on arrival, can also hop out of Thailand into

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a neighbouring country and back, and get another 30 days. Some repeat this indefinitely. Now, however, Immigration has announced that anyone arriving in Thailand across a land border will receive only 15 days. This will not apply to the first arrival in Thailand, whether by land or air, but will apply for subsequent arrivals by road or rail.

The number of back-toback visa runs may also be limited. The main aim is to discourage foreigners from staying long-term in Thailand by doing multiple back-toback tourist visa runs. A Phuket Immigration officer told The Phuket News they knew about the new rule, but that it is not yet being applied, and they are not sure just when it will be.

last year, but this was not true. “The question is, with those 372 passports, did those people lose them accidentally or not?” Mr Somsak also raised the point of Thailand being referred to by many media outlets as a “hub” for criminal activity. He said people needed to “be fair” and look at each situation case by case. “People say that Thailand

is a hub of crime, but they need to think about this, too: is it Thai people committing crimes, or foreigners coming into our country to commit crimes? “If this is Thais doing it to foreigners, this raises serious concerns about the well-being and safety of tourists in our country,” Mr Somsak said. It is not illegal for Thai motorbike renters to keep the passport of a foreign renter, provided the renter has willingly given it over. However last week, Col Jirapat Pochanapan, head of Kathu Police, advised motorbike renters never to keep the passports of tourists because they will be charged with embezzlement. He also said that if renters feel they must keep the passport as a guarantee, they must get the customer to sign a document to say they are handing over their passport willingly. Dirk Naumann, German Honorary Consul in Phuket, said that handing over one’s

passport to someone else does not contravene German law. “But it’s not welcome, and we advise very strongly against doing it. The passport is the property of the German government, not of the holder, so it should not be given to someone else. “I believe there needs to be a UN Convention on this, then each country must draft the relevant laws [to make it an offence to hand one’s passport to a private individual].” But asked if there was any sign that governments are interested in pushing for such a convention, he said, “No.” Mr Somsak said there was currently no prospect of the Thai government enacting laws related to this topic. “Thailand is currently in the process of dissolving the parliament, so it’s not able to process anything at the moment. This issue is something to pass to the new government.” – Additional reporting by Eakkapop Thongtub

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heewapapCheewatham, Chief of Sirinart Marine National Park, says that he has clearly identified 20 more illegal encroachments into the park, on top of the dozen that were identified two years ago by the then-Director-General of the Department of National Parks (DNP), Damrong “the Demolisher” Pidech. Mr Cheewapap said that he preferred not to disclose the names of the 20 people accused of illegal possession of land inside the park’s boundaries, but said the cases would be forwarded to the Provincial Land Department with the aim of bringing against those named as owners charges of encroachment and distorting the land paper issuing procedures. Mr Cheewapap said that officials from National AntiCorruption Commission and the Department of Special Investigations were helping to investigate the 20 new cases he has uncovered. Meanwhile, he said, he expects that five of his predecessors accused of involvement in the corrupt issue of titles for land inside the park – Thanapong Apaiso, Somkiet Soonthornpitakboon, Sukkhee

Chief of Sirinart Marine National Park Cheewapap Cheewatham. (File photo) Kamnuanslip, Jaruai Injan and Notawit Jaturabanthid – will be summoned to appear at police stations in Tah Chat Chai and Cherng Talay Police station to answer charges. “We have to check the fine details of some of the data, and we will continue to investigate them.” He also gave an update on the earlier cases from Mr Damrong’s investigations. “For the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach, one of the land titles has already been cancelled and we are still investigating [the others].

We have to do this very carefully and the Royal Forestry Department has to investigate to great depths. “Three Dolphins [owner of the Trisara hotel] has one land paper for five rai, but this was based on an original document which was for two rai next to the park. Apparently the area in the document was inflated at some stage. “We have yet to come to any firm conclusion about the Andaman White Beach Resort [south of Naithon Beach] but we have confirmed that some of the land at West Sands

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The bus crashed going down the Kathu side of the hill.

THE BRAKES FAILED ON a tour bus from the Thai Xing Yang company, and the driver had to run it into a ditch on the way down Patong Hill towards Kathu at about 10am last Friday (March 14). The bus was carrying about 20 Chinese tourists on an island tour. They were due to visit temples and go shopping. The bus had brake problems while coming down Patong Hill, and the bus driver, Sutthichai Pohad, decided that in order to avoid a bigger crash he would drive the bus into the ditch on the side of the road. None of the tourists was injured. Eakkapop Thongtub

[next to the airport] belongs to the park. But they have not built anything on it.” Still in the frame are two resorts at the top end of Layan Beach, the Layan Beach Resort and Bandarika, which recently changed hands. In Layan beach, two lands were already sold which were in the National Park. The Imperial Adamas, which was earlier cleared of any wrongdoing, is still under investigation, he said. The nearby abandoned Peninsula Resort, however, was definitely a case of en-

croachment. The La Colline development, he noted, had encroached on about five rai of National Park land, and “We are filing a case report.” Speaking about Frenchman Bernard Gaulthier’s house next to Trisara, Mr Cheewapap said it had been found that two rai from the seven surrounding the property encroaches into the park. In addition, he alleged that Mr Gaulthier had never received permission to build a jetty that juts out from the property. “We asked to see the documents. His lawyer asked for one or two days to present the papers but we have not seen any yet.” “We are filing criminal cases against Mr Gaulthier over the jetty and for using an illegal ownership certificate, and we have filed for cancellation of the land deeds with the Land Department.” Asked for his reaction to news that Mr Gaulthier plans to sue the government because the papers were issued by a government department, Mr Cheewapap said, “He can’t sue the government. He can sue the people involved in the issue of documents, but most of them have already retired.” – Additional reporting Eakkapop Thongtub

Australian expat dies in motorbike smash AUSTRALIAN WAYNE Stone, 49, died on Thursday morning (March 13) around 2.30am when he crashed his motorbike on Kamala’s main street. Kamala Police Volunteer Paul Edden said Mr Stone had been at the Aussie Pub and left around 2.30am, before crashing his bike into the median barrier outside U La La restaurant. Mr Stone, who had lived in Kamala for around seven years, died on his

way to Patong Hospital. Bar owner Nick Ryan, who witnessed the crash, said Mr Stone was well known in Kamala and owned a guesthouse in Patong and a landscaping company in Kamala. He was originally from Melbourne, and has three children living in Australia. “He was a lar rikin character. He would never do wrong by you,” Mr Ryan said. The Australian Embassy has been notified. thephuketnews

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highly toxic pesticide may have caused the deaths of Canadian sisters Audrey and Noemi Belanger, who died on Phi Phi island on June 15, 2012, a new media investigation has revealed. The results of a joint investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate and Radio-Canada’s Enquête was revealed on Thursday (March 13), backing up long running claims the sisters were poisoned by some toxic substance. The bodies of Audrey and Noemi were found on June 15 in their room at Phi Phi Palms Residence Hotel by the maid, showing signs of having died from an extreme toxic reaction. At the time, Thai officials speculated the women died of food poisoning or of exposure to pesticides. In October 2012, Lt Col Jongrak Pimthong, head of the Investigation Department in Krabi, told The Phuket News that autopsies on Audrey and Noemi Belanger had revealed

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File photo of sisters Audrey, left, and Noemi Belanger. “a high dosage” in their bodies of the insecticide Deet. Both had suffered a reaction to the poison. Col Jongrak noted that police knew that Deet was sometimes mixed in with party cocktails. In the latest investigation, Dr Pasakron Akarasewi, with Thailand’s Ministry of Health, was quoted by CBC as saying, “The most likely explanation is the acute intoxication and it is intoxication from the chemical that belongs to the

pesticide group.” The Belangers requested that the Quebec coroner do an autopsy on their daughters. The results are expected in June. The CBC/Radio-Canada investigation received a tip-off about what may have killed the sisters: a lethal pesticide called aluminium phosphide. Denis Bureau, a fumigation specialist in Quebec who is licensed to use it, told The Fifth Estate’s Mark Kelley that it could kill a human in less than two hours if the concentration

is high enough, CBC News reported. In an undercover investigation, staff from Enquête visited seven pest control companies in Thailand to see if it was possible to get the pesticide for use in a hotel. Employees at most of the companies said they did not use this pesticide in hotels. But at one company, the owner explained how simple it is to use aluminium phosphide pellets to kill bedbugs in a hotel or guest house. In 2009, tourists Jill St Onge, 27, and Norwegian Julie Bergheim, 22, were found dead at the Laleena Guest House on Phi Phi island, having experienced similar symptoms as the two Canadians, including vomiting, and blue fingernails and toenails. Both were dead within 24 hours, and were believed to have been poisoned. In February 2011, New Zealand tourist Sarah Carter, 23, died, and two friends were taken seriously ill after staying at a guesthouse in Chiang Mai. They were believed to be exposed to chemicals.

Last Friday’s crash in Kathu, which wrecked a shop.

Three vehicles smash into buildings in just one week A PIC K U P T RUC K smashed into a grocery store in Kathu around 3pm on Friday (March 14), making the driver the third to lose control of his vehicle and smash into a building in a week. Police and rescue workers had to use the “jaws of life” machine to extract the driver from the truck. He had a leg injury, plus cuts. Also injured was Buppa Poonsawat who was inside the store at the time, and also suffered a leg injury. Police believe the pickup driver lost control because he was driving too fast. O ne d ay ea rlier on March 13, Danish expat

Per Erichsen crashed his car into the Thalang Cooler refrigerator shop on Thepkrassattri Road around 6.30pm, killing a dog and injuring himself. Police believe he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. A stunned Mr Erichsen was taken to Thalang Hospital, and police will question him about the incident and discuss compensation. On Wednesday (March 12), occupants of a house and grocery store near Sarasin Bridge were fortunate to escape in time as an 18-wheel truck and trailer unit came crashing through the doors. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Dead man found floating off beach The body of a man was spotted in waters off Yanui Beach around 3pm on Tuesday (March 11). Karon police and the Ruamjai Rescue Foundation who retrieved it, believe the body was in the water at least a week. Eakkapop Thongtub

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2 die in smash after wedding A police officer driving a pick-up truck home from a cousin’s wedding in Phuket, smashed into a tree close to Cha’am, killing two and leaving 10 injured. Pol Sgt Maj Arun Jeena, 46, the driver, was one of the two dead. Police believe he fell asleep at the wheel. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Police arrested Ketmanee Jiawirawiboon, 42, and Sukrit Surachai, 25, in Patong on Monday night (March 17) after finding them holding 5.3 grammes of crystal meth and 17 meth pills. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Exhibition centre ‘is still on the cards for Phuket’ Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

lans to build an international convention centre in Phuket have not yet been canned, “only prolonged,” insists the government agency responsible for business tourism promotion. The revelation came at a meeting on Friday (March 14) about the present state and future prospects of business tourism in the Kingdom, and especially Phuket. Held in the conference hall at the Angsana Laguna Phuket Resort, the meeting was organised in conjunction with the Phuket chapters of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), the Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham), as well as the British Business Association of Phuket (Bbap). The cancellation two years ago of plans to build an international convention centre in Mai Khao was, “because that project was initiated by one government, one party [the Democrats] – and then the government changed to be run

by a new party [Pheu Thai],” explained Ms Supawan Teerarat, Vice President of Strategic and Business Development with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). However, there will certainly be a new convention centre built in Phuket, she assured, “but it won’t be at that site [in Mai Khao]... I can say that we’ve talked to several investors recently about the [new] site and it’s just a matter of time and planning.” Although she didn’t name the investors or potential new site, it was announced in the final quarter last year that Bangkok-headquartered Central Group have plans to open their own convention hall on the island in the near future, with eyes on the site of the old Thai Naan restaurant – at the large plot just to the south of Central Festival Phuket. Indeed, public infrastructure development capital has been “centralised” to that part of the island in recent years, with the government providing much support to the private sector, particularly those with stakes in the area all along the

TCEB’s Supawan Teerarat. traffic artery of Chao Fa West and Chalermprakiet R. 9 (the bypass road). This zone – encompassing mostly west Wichit and east Kathu, as well as parts of Sam Kong and Koh Kaew – is being positioned as Phuket’s new Central Business District, with 2015 seeming to be the magic number as a number of new condos and businesses prepare for launch. The Phuket News notes, however, that the meeting facil-

ity planned by Central Group may not necessarily be built to host large Mice events, and emphasis will likely continue to be aimed at higher-yield markets. Such segmenting of quality over quantity is in perfect tune with TCEB’s positioning of Phuket, as a “luxury incentive island” as outlined in TCEB’s ongoing campaign to promote five key business destinations or “Mice Cities”: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. As for Thailand’s business traveller source markets, the second keynote speaker of the evening, Mr Welf Ebeling, Vice President, APAC of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) had plenty of useful data, providing the large audience with intricate albeit interesting statistics about global market growth trends. It was clear from the numbers that China and India, as well as other emerging BRIC and “Gazelle” markets, will be increasingly significant for Thailand’s Mice industry in the coming years. However, going back to the

quality versus quantity theme – as set forth by the meeting’s emcee and local property guru Bill Barnett of C9 Hotelworks – Thailand and Phuket would be wise not to overlook traditional, hi-yield “Elephant” markets, in particular, Scandinavia. If anything was made clear in the meeting, it was that the Mice sector is and will continue to be a significant and beneficial source of revenue for all stakeholders in Phuket and Thailand as a whole. This point was emphasised by the final speaker, Mr Mark Simmons, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Asia-Pacific of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts. Bringing focus back to “Destination Phuket”, Mr Simmons revealed that in 2012 the island’s Mice industry was valued at US$163 million – US$160mn of which came from “international” business activities on the island, with 74 per cent of business travellers that year non-Thai. According to his slides, last year Phuket hosted a total of 788 events which comprised of 79,862 Mice travellers, of which 50,066 were foreigners.

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THE DRIVER OF A 10wheel water truck had a fortunate escape when the truck slid and flipped on the hill south of Kamala at around 4.30pm yesterday (March 12). Police said the truck was heading from Patong to Kamala when it came to a steep part of the hill and the driver discovered it was too heavy to reach the top. He tried several times to get up the hill, but instead just slopped water from his load, which made the road slippery. He eventually lost control and the truck fell on its side. The driver was uninjured,

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elief to Phuket’s traffic woes is steadily coming, with the final stretch of the Chao Fa West – Kathu short-cut already unofficially open to traffic, while the north-south lanes of the Central underpass are aimed to be functional next month. Speaking to The Phuket News at his mansion on Vrrison Rd in Phuket Town, Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut was optimistic about Phuket’s short- and long-term infrastructure prospects. The first good news he shared was confirmation that the final nine-metre-wide, 1.25-kilometre segment of road that branches south from Wichit Songkhram Rd, near Makro in Kathu, has unofficially opened to traffic. “The official grand opening of the road will be on

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HEROINES FETED AT CLAN REUNION Around 800 descendants of Phuket’s

Phuket’s traffic problems will hopefully be resolved soon, says Gov Maitri. March 25. This will help traffic flow between Chalong and Kathu, no longer being required to go through the Central intersection. “The land was donated by Anuphas, and I assisted in securing the budget, which was about B9 million for that particular segment,” Gov Maitri explained. The short-cut connects Wichit Songkhram Rd – from the junction located about a kilometre west of Central

Festival – to Chao Fa West Rd, at the junction right next to the main Honda showroom, also owned by the Hongsyok (Anuphas) family. The Governor went on to note that the north-south lanes of the B670-million underpass under construction in front of Central Festival, are expected to be functional “after the Songkran holiday” (April 13). “T he east-west lanes should be open to traffic by October,” he said.

famed heroines got together for a special reunion recently for the first time in history. The sisters, Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisunthorn, led the people of Phuket in repelling the Burmese in 1785, and are firmly secured in the island’s history books. A statue of them is located at the ‘Heroines Monument’ roundabout in the middle of the island, and a tableau featuring them was recently installed at the Khok Chana Phama victory field near Baan Rieng in Thalang. The reunion of 15 generations of their descendants was held at Muang Thalang School in the evening, with a bouncy castle, laser light show and live music. Governor Maitri Inthusut also attended the event.

Police hunt for killer of 18 yo K ATHU POLICE AR E searching for those responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old at a festival in Patong early on Tuesday morning (March 11). Kathu police were alerted around 2am that a group of young people were fighting at the festival at Baan Morn in Patong, and that a

young man had been killed. At the scene they found Saksit “Gai” Potong, originally from Ubon Rachathani, who had died from knife wounds to his back and chest. Witnesses told police that Mr Saksit had gone to the festival with a couple of friends, and had run into

two Burmese men with whom he had had problems before. A fistfight developed between the group and one of the Burmese stabbed Mr Saksit, then ran away. Mr Saksit’s body was taken to Patong Hospital for an autopsy as Kathu police search for those responsible. Eakkapop Thongtub

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A BRUSH WITH FAME Class Act Media actively supports local artists, musicians and events. And now some of the island’s art has come to our offices in Billion Plaza in the form of amazing art pieces by Watcharin Rodnit. Watcharin has kindly loaned us three large canvases to brighten up our office space. He is pictured above with Class Act Media General Manager Jason Beavan and one of the canvases on loan. To see more of his work you can visit his studio on Yaowarat Rd in the Old Town, at the intersection with Phang Nga Rd, or visit his website at watcharinartstudio.com

10 caught football gambling THE OWNER OF A REStaurant in Talad Yai, Phuket Town, was arrested on gambling charges on the night of March 13, along with nine others. Police confiscated two computers, B2,400 in cash and 23 football gambling cards as evidence. Police first walked past the

restaurant and saw a group of people holding what looked like football gambling cards, which sparked suspicion. The restaurant owner admitted they were gambling, and everyone was taken to the police station. However, the leader of the gambling group managed to escape from police. Eakkapop Thongtub

ctor Kellan Lutz, star of the Twilight series, visited Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation on March 12 as well as visiting the Phi Phi islands with a group of friends, while on a holiday to Thailand. Mr Lutz was in Phuket for the grand opening of Nikki Beach Phuket at Layan Beach last Friday night, and spent this week doing various tourist activities, including a visit to the Soi Dog Foundation. Co-founder of the foundation Gill Dalley said it was a pleasure to welcome Mr Lutz and the Nikki Beach team to Soi Dog. “Kellan has a natural affinity with animals and the dogs clearly could tell this from their reaction to him,” Mrs Dalley told The Phuket News. “Kellan was shocked to hear of the dog meat and skin trade here and he has promised to do all he can to raise more awareness of the issues.” Mr Lutz is actively involved with several animal charities

Kellan Lutz makes new friends at the Soi Dog Foundation. Photo: Raymond Gerritsen and is a strong supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Mr Lutz, best known for

starring as Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series, features in Expendables 3, due for release in August.

While on holiday he also visited Monkey Bay and Maya Bay in Krabi, and also saw Phuket’s Big Buddha.

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Rain does nothing to ease water shortages R AI N TH AT FELL ON Phuket on Saturday (March 15) was not enough to help the island’s water shortages, which could be the worst in 30 years. Governor Maitri Inthusut told a meeting the previous day (March 14) that although rain was expected at the weekend, it would not be enough to combat the island’s shortage of water. Simply put, the island needs a lot of rain urgently, he said. There is no problem for people with their own private wells, but many homes on the public water supply in Thalang, Thepkrassatri, Pa Khlok and Sri Soonthorn had faced shortages, Gov Maitri said. Meterological data showed that 126.3 millimetres of rain fell in Phuket from January to March last year. But only 16 mm had fallen in the same period this year. “From February until now, there has been little rain which has caused water shortage issues across Phuket,” he said. Even though there was 3.54 million cubic metres (48 per cent) of water remaining in Bang Wad Dam, and 6.16 million cubic metres (85 per cent) in Bang Naew Dum dam, the Water and Irrigation departments had confirmed that this would only last until the middle of May. Gov Maitri said the Irrigation department was reducing the amount of water it distributed, and hopefully this would not affect too many homes. However some customers have already faced shortages. Until a decent amount of rain falls, representatives of 18 local authorities will meet every Monday to discuss the latest situation. Anyone suffering watershortages can contact Pisak Cholayuth, head of the Phuket Water Department on 076 319 173.

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ore than 800 helmets will be given away as part of the “Safe Driving Saves Lives” campaign on April 4 at Billion Plaza in Kathu, a road safety measure by Class Act Media in conjunction with Siam Guardian Services, Thung Thong Police, the Phuket Governor’s Office and Kathu Municipality. “At Class Act Media, we are usually the first people to know about road accidents and we would like to take steps to help make the roads in Phuket much safer for everyone on the island,” said Class Act Media Managing Director Simon Samaan. “The aim is to educate the wider public about road safety to help save lives,” he said. Phuket Governor Maitree Inthusut will lead a parade of nearly 50 motorbikes beginning at Billion Plaza at 9.30am while several students from local schools will be offered cash prizes for taking part in educational activities on road safety.

Repair services for broken motorbike lights will be available at Billion Plaza through Siam Guardian Services (SGS), a Phuket-based security firm. The campaign is close to SGS General Manager Barrie Buck’s heart as two of his employees lost their lives in road accidents, despite wearing helmets. “Road safety is something everybody should be aware of in Phuket and if we can help a little by offering helmets to people that really should have them, than hopefully it will save a life,” Buck. This is the second helmet giveaway that Class Act Media (owners of The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio, Phuket News TV and Novosti Phuketa) has helped organise, as 400 were handed out in November 2012. The campaign will begin with a parade starting at Billion Plaza in Kathu at 9.30am on Friday, April 4. The helmets will be given away after the parade at 10.30am and continue throughout the day.

Scrubland blazes near Thekrassattri Rd.

Dry days bring grass fires A grass fire believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette nearly spread to a house on March 12. Muang police and local firefighters dealt with the blaze on Din Daeng Hill on Thepkras-

satri Road, around 500 metres behind Baan Sapam School. Two days later firemen successfully tackled another grass fire behind Sitthisak garage, also on Thepkrassatri Rd. Eakkapop Thongtub

Nong Dear

DNA confirms that remains are Nong Dear

Seriously now, wear your helmet: Live 89.5 Radio DJ Jason Wilder and Elle Petchakul of Internships Thailand make the point.

CHALONG POLICE HAVE confirmed that DNA results from remains found near Palai Beach in Chalong on December 19 last year match that of missing six-year-old Natthapa “Nong Dear” Tabkaew. Pol Capt Thada Sodarak said DNA samples from the skull and bones found, match Nong Dear’s parents’ DNA. “We don’t know yet who did this, though we have a suspect,” Capt Thada said. Nong Dear’s mother Jaroon told The Phuket News she believes her daughter was raped and murdered. “I can’t bear this,” she said through tears. “I miss my daughter all the time and I cry every time I think about her. I don’t understand how a person could do this to a little girl – what is their heart made of?”

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EDITORIAL Scurrilous stereotyping

he news that two Russians were reported missing on Phuket last week, feared kidnapped and perhaps dead, prompted a lot of online reaction from Phuket News readers. Russian Alexei Slabinskiy and his girlfriend Yana Strizheus had earlier told relatives that they were in trouble in Phuket and urgently needed US$100,000 (B3.2 million) to sort out the problem. Many of the comments on our Facebook page about this story theorised that the couple were scamming relatives back home, saying they needed money for an emergency when in fact there was no emergency. It’s perhaps a normal kneejerk reaction to such news. After all, there are many scams around the world along these lines, and Phuket’s police, too, wondered at first whether this might be the case, or whether there was a “business dispute” behind the disappearance of Mr

Slabinskiy and Ms Strizheus. But what followed also included many very hateful comments directed at Russian people as a whole. For example, “Couldn’t [the kidnappers] take more than two?” one asked. Another commented, “Great news, kidnap more and Thailand will become a good place again.” These were met with many ‘likes’ and other demonstrations of support. At that time it was not known whether the Russians were really victims or not, but such blanket comments covering an entire nationality are scurrilous. Ms Strizheus was later found in a Thalang hotel room with injuries to her wrists and neck. Nearly a week on there’s still no sign of Mr Slabinskiy. Clearly this was more than a scam. It could be that Mr Slabinsky is dead. As The Phuket News went to print the police had appar-

ently become convinced that the situation was genuinely a kidnapping, and had named two foreign men – possibly Ukrainian – whom they wanted to arrest in connection with the incident. Every nationality has its bad people, some of whom do indeed find their way to Phuket. But the Russians are no different from the Australians, Brits, Americans, Germans or any of the dozens of other nationalities who come to Phuket because of the great lifestyle that can be had here. The vast majority of visitors to the island – wherever they come from – are good people. Whoever they are, when they get into trouble they deserve our sympathy, respect and fair treatment, not abusive, ignorant sniping. We are keeping our fingers crossed that this will all end well for Mr Slabinskiy and Ms Strizheus.

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On your bike [Re. Phuket Opinion: No passport, no bike?] Bali is very similar to Phuket, bike rental agencies will say you don’t need a licence, they will charge more (if hiring from a street vendor), the police will pull over tourists to check for a licence... sounds familiar, yes. What they ask for is a “copy” of your passport, you sign a rental agreement, some ask for a deposit and some ask for the address you are staying at. So, why can’t it work here? Laurie Howells Several months ago, the police gave assurances that they’d prevent tourists leaving the island (in the event of an unsettled dispute) if a rental company presented a photocopy of a passport to them. Have they ever done this? Geoffphuket Good in theory, however, what is to keep the unscrupulous rental agencies from filing bogus claims of monies owed? The police should create

a legally binding contract that both parties sign. When the contract has been mutually terminated the customer should receive a receipt from the rental agency stating that all payments have been satisfied and no money is owed. If alse claims are made by the agency, the customer can show their receipt to officials. Phuketdave I never leave a passport, just a cash deposit and have no problems with the owners. Some of the small dodgier ones get a lip on but the more professional shop types are fine. That said, I treat them with respect too. Wandymage

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[Re. Relief to Phuket traffic, infrastructure on the way, assures governor] What about higher tax on noncommercial vehicles over a certain tonnage or engine size? I can understand why everyone wants to use their cars, but does everyone really need those SUV’s and pickup trucks?

Surely smaller vehicles would get the public where they need to go just as well? Byron Will-Noel Kuala Lumpur banned SUVs and it helped traffic and parking problems quite a bit. All I can say to the Governor’s plans is that if you build roads, they will drive on them. All this “infrastructure” is really just putting off the only real solution: efficient mass transit. Christy Sweet So little foresight. The road from Makro through to Muang Chao Fa coming out near the Honda Showroom will put more traffic onto the already overused Chao Fa Rd, and create a blockage (more so than now) where people immediately try to U-turn to head south. This blockage already creates daily crashes... shame the powers-that-be continue with a strategy of shifting the problem elsewhere and hope no-one will notice, without every actually developing a sustainable plan for Phuket’s traffic problems. Very poor foresight for the

future of Phuket indeed. Duncan Duncan is absolutely right about the shockingly dangerous Honda intersection. Maybe our Anuphas friends could also donate some traffic lights? And the governor says Chalong Circle is a long-term six-year plan. That’s not a plan. That’s a wish. Benvenuto

Love Thailand [Re. Phuket: Are Russians really rude?] Very nicely written, thank you. I recently read a story about Thai impressions of “new” Chi nese tourists in Chiang Mai. The message of the article was that there was just too much negotiating on pricing from the “new’ Chinese tourists. We are just going to have to keep all this love moving on. Thank you Thailand for being such a great host, keep us safe and healthy please – we are your customers and friends. David Kraft

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Something rotten in the system Chiratas Nivatpumin

y most measures, corruption in Thailand today is as entrenched as ever. In the World Economic Forum’s latest competitiveness report, corruption is ranked far and away as the number one problem facing businesses. Transparency International, in its 2013 global survey, ranked Thailand 102 out of 177 countries, twice as bad as Malaysia and a far cry from Singapore’s region-leading place of fifth. Yet some optimists argue that with public frustration about insidiousness of corruption on society never higher, the country is at a tipping point for social change. Robert Klitgaard, an economist and a global expert on corruption, was in Bangkok last week to address a closed-door session of business leaders and policymakers at a corruption roundtable organised by the Thai Institute of Directors (IoD). He spoke afterwards on the roots of the issue. There is a perception that corruption in Thailand is ingrained and the people are

very cynical about solutions. Does corruption in form and practice differ from country to country? Well, the manifestation is very different both in terms of the extent and the severity. Think of disease. Every country has disease. But the prevalence of HIV-Aids is quite different. The prevalence of malaria is different. Deadly diseases are more prevalent in poorer countries. And it is the same with corruption. The deadly forms of corruption are the ones that infect the credit system, the judicial system and property rights. Then you’re dead meat. It’s systemic. Other forms of corruption at the boundary levels with permits, or licences or customs may or may not be serious. But it’s not where I would begin. If it gets to the point where there is widespread extortion by the police for example, as in Thailand, then you have to begin there, because people are pissed off about that. [In the IoD workshop] I cited the example of Georgia, which has a remarkable success story. The government in 2004 came in after a revolution, and one of the first things they did

Robert Klitgaard, an economist and a global expert on corruption. Photo: Bangkok Post/Pawat Laopaisarntaksin was to ask what are the things that people are really angry about. What can be done within a year that would show results? And one of the answers was the traffic police. And with these guys, it was absolutely systemic. They would stop you and say you were speeding. You would say, no I wasn’t. And they would just say, pay up. So what this government did was fire all of the traffic police. And with some help from the Germans, they retrained in six weeks, highly selected, at twice the pay and half the number of police. New

Red Shirts leader Jatuporn warns of ‘big fight’ ahead A FIREBRAND HARDliner who was a core leader of Thailand’s Red Shirts in the country’s massive 2010 protests has been chosen to head the pro-government movement, saying Sunday that a “big fight” lay ahead. Former MP Jatuporn Prompan, facing terrorism charges in an ongoing trial related to the 2010 uprising, told AFP that any new Red Shirt tactics would be “peaceful”.

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at a gathering of 10,000 supporters in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, on Saturday. Jatuporn said the opposition, led by Suthep Thaugsuban, “cannot achieve success”. “In 2006 they used a military coup. In 2007 and 2008 they used independent organisations like the constitutional court. Now they used a people’s revolution led by Suthep but it did not succeed,” Jatuporn said. AFP

uniforms. Glass walls in the police stations. And within one year, they [the problems] were history. So when cynicism is high, you have to find some tangible things that people see. And all of the success stories that I have studied have that feature. Can a corrupt system right itself without external forces? Corruption is an equilibrium which has satisfying properties for participants, or necessary properties. You’re not going to get health care unless you pay that person a bribe. So what do

you do? You can’t say no. And yet, everybody recognises that 10 years from now, we don’t want a hospital that is extorting people for medicine. That’s not acceptable. Individuals can’t fix it. So we need a collective action principle. That’s the secret here. What is the self-interest of the business community here in reducing corruption in procurement? What is the selfinterest of the business community in improving permits and licences, tax payments and customs payments? Any individual would love to pay the bribe and get out. But over time, they realise they are going to spend all of their time kissing people’s hands and making friends – a recent study shows that Chinese businesspeople spend 20 per cent of their time cultivating relationships with government officials. They could be instead cultivating their own workers, making new products, exporting to new markets or cutting costs. But they have to spend all of this unnecessary time. They would love to get out of that. But it takes collective action. And that’s why I’m excited about the potential in Thailand. Bangkok Post

IN BRIEF BANGKOK

Suthep rejects mediation idea The latest bid to resolve the country’s political conflict has been rejected by protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, who said attempts by six independent organisations to find neutral people to mediate peace talks are doomed to fail. The PDRC leader refused the idea while addressing suppor ters at Lumpini Park rally site on Monday evening, shortly after Ms Yingluck told reporters she would not be the first to nominate mediators and would wait to see the PDRC’s reaction to the proposal.

Thai Cabinet lifts state of emergency The caretaker Cabinet on Wednesday (March 19) ended the 60-day state of emergency that had been imposed on Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan, and Lat Lum Kaeo district in Pathum Thani since January 22. In order to ensure peace, the caretaker Cabinet has instead invoked the Internal Security Act.

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Internet service providers to install child porn filters The Philippines said Monday it would require Internet service providers to install filters to block access to child pornography. The move comes as the Philippines cracks down on online child pornography, arresting at least 13 suspects earlier this year for allegedly offering online images of children being sexually abused.

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Body of missing ‘Japan diver’ is found off Java A body believed to be that of a Japanese diver who went missing with six others off Bali a month ago has been found far from where she disappeared, Indonesian police said Monday. The body, thought to be that of diving instructor Shoko Takahashi, was found at the weekend on Sempu island, East Java province, some 400 kilometres (250 miles) from where the divers went missing.

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Children brave tightrope to survive on Mumbai’s streets Jerome Taylor

ith a bronze pot balanced on her head and a painted bamboo pole in her hands, 9-year-old Barsati steps onto a tightrope nearly six feet above a Mumbai street. Her mid-air performance varies – sometimes barefooted, sometimes in flip flops, sometimes walking inside a wheel or with a plate beneath one foot. But each time, her aunt thumps rapidly on a drum and draws in curious passers-by. Indians on their way to work or tourists filming the spectacle with their smartphones throw rupees into a bowl on the pavement below. Although most are amazed by her skills, Barsati, who took to the rope from the age of five instead of going to school, is nonplussed. “Now I am used to it. People give us money,” she shrugged, taking a break between performances in the teeming Fort district of south Mumbai.

Nine-year-old Indian girl Barsati walking on a tightrope entertaining a crowd of onlookers in Mumbai. Barsati is one of more than 28 million Indian children estimated by UNICEF to be engaged in some form of labour. Photo: AFP/Indranil Mukherjee Barsati’s uncle Chotu Nath, who oversees the proceedings and gives his age as “about 20”, explained that both his mother and his grandmother were tightrope walkers in their youth.

“It’s a family thing,” he said, adding that the children “never fall” because they learn from such a young age. Barsati spends just a few weeks each year going to school during India’s rainy season,

according to her uncle, but the rest of her time is spent earning for her family. She is one of more than 28 million Indian children estimated by UNICEF to be engaged in some form of labour.

A 2009 Right to Education Act mandates free and compulsory schooling for those aged 6 to 14, but an outright ban on child labour, proposed by the government in 2012, is yet to be passed by parliament. The current law prohibits children under 14 from working in hazardous jobs – yet even this is not properly implemented, said Kushal Singh, head of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a government body. “The basic thing is ignorance, and the belief that the child is required to earn for the family because families are so poor,” Singh said. “This is keeping them in a vicious circle. The only way out is if a child studies and gets an education.” While methods to measure poverty are hotly contested, a study by the McKinsey Global Institute released in February found more than half of Indians lacked the means to meet their essential needs, spending less than 1,336 rupees (B694) a month. AFP

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Surfer injured after dolphin strike A surfer in Australia was airlifted to hospital Monday after a dolphin slammed into him as he was riding a wave at a remote beach. The 27-year-old man was on his body board, or boogie board, at Bawley Point, 250 kilometres south of Sydney, when the collision occurred. “He has come over a wave and as he did so, a dolphin has come through and hit him in the pelvic area,” New South Wales Ambulance duty operations manager Wayne Dunlop said.

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Leftist ex-guerrilla wins presidency El Salvador’s election officials on Sunday declared ex-leftist guerrilla commander Salvador Sanchez Ceren the winner of a March 9 presidential election, after rejecting the opposition’s last challenges to the results. Eugenio Chicas, the president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal confirmed a razor-thin election win by Sanchez Ceren over Norman Quijano.

Actor Pine admits NZ drink driving, found guilty and charged STAR TREK ACTOR CHRIS Pine pleaded guilty Monday to drink driving in New Zealand and had his licence suspended for six months, reports said. Pine, 33, was charged after he failed a breath test this month in the South Island town of Methven, where he had been attending a party after completing the science fiction film Z for Zachariah, New Zealand Newswire reported. Judge Joanna Maze denied an application from the American’s lawyers to discharge him without conviction, saying she was “obliged to treat offenders alike”. She suspended Pine’s New Zealand driver’s licence for six months and fined him NZ$93 (B2,564), Fairfax New Zealand reported. Pine, who is best known for playing Captain Kirk in director J.J. Abrams’s Star Trek reboot, declined to speak to media outside the Ashburton courthouse before being driven away. AFP @thephuketnews

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Crimeans wary of future after vote to join Russia Dario Thuburn

rimeans woke up to an uncertain future on Monday after a referendum that raises the prospect of months-long economic turmoil and a legal vacuum ahead of a planned merger with Russia. As the notes of Russia’s national anthem died down after blasting out over crowds of thousands in the streets of Crimea on Sunday, locals were left scratching their heads over a vote that turns their region into something of a pariah. Unrecognised by most of the international community except Russia, Crimea is now expected to gradually transition to direct Russian rule but no one knows exactly how or when. “I like my habits, my routines. It frightens me a little... We’ll see,” said 70-year-old Anna Ivanovna, who voted to leave Ukraine and join Russia. Crimea’s pro-Moscow leader Sergiy Aksyonov has repeatedly assured residents that transition to Russian rule will be simple and he plans to introduce the rouble from this week alongside the Ukrainian hryvnia for around six months. But Crimeans are not so confident and there has been a run on the banks, with many rushing to take money out of their accounts – especially at branches of Ukrainian national

A Lithuanian demonstrator holds a comic featuring the referendum in Crimea during a protest against Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. Photo: AFP/Petras Malukas banks that might now be shut down. Crimea depends on the rest of Ukraine for electricity, heating and water so basic services could also be affected should Kiev take the implications of Crimea’s self-determination to their logical conclusion and cut supplies. In any case, the decision will be up to Moscow where the parliament has yet to approve a law allowing the territories of foreign countries to join Russia. In the interval between leaving Ukraine and tying up with its former Soviet master, Crimea will function de facto independently and Aksyonov has said it can easily survive

economically – with help from Russia. What will happen to Ukrainian military bases and the thousands of personnel who live there is another pressing issue – as are security concerns among the native Tatars, who make up around 12 per cent of

Crimea’s population of two million people. Memories of the mass deportations organised under Moscow’s Soviet rule in the 1940s are still fresh in the Muslim Turkic-speaking minority community. “I’m full of emotions. I

thought that other countries would support us. I feel sad about what’s happening now,” said 28-year-old Seytkhalin. “We were just getting back on our feet even though no one helped us.” Even the most fervent advocates of union with Russia admit the path ahead is unclear and Aksyonov has said that formal secession could take up to a year. “Life does not change that quickly. There will be a lot of technical, political and economic issues to resolve,” Valery Medvedev, an official at a polling station in the historic port city of Sevastopol, said on Sunday. Natalya said she was living in “anxiety” but was more optimistic. “I am hoping for a brighter future,” said the 35-year-old law graduate and housewife mother of two children. “I studied Ukrainian laws but I’m not against learning something new. “I think everything will sort itself out,” she said. AFP

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IN BRIEF INVESTMENT

Japanese won’t quit Thailand Thailand is the top Asean destination for Japanese foreign direct investment despite the political unrest and will remain so in the foreseeable future, according to a survey by Japan’s external trade agency. But Thailand needs to think about the development of human resources, particularly at management level, as many Japanese firms are seeking Thai managers to run regional headquarters here, said Setsuo Iuchi, president of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) Bangkok.

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Political fighting stymies NGA Start-up charter airline New Gen Airways (NGA) is in limbo as Thailand’s political turmoil has strangled much of the Chinese traffic, its passenger target, and put its business plan in disarray. T he ai rl i ne, wh ich was erroneously linked to red-shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong and his wife Rapipun in January, remains in the dark as to when it will start flying as civil unrest has dragged on with no sign of resolution. It had hoped to commence operation in January but has since put off the launch date indefinitely after the declaration of a state of emergency in Bangkok on January 21.

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Tourism promise of the ‘new’ Myanmar Nithi Kaveevivitchai

ictures of pagodas, Buddhist temples, palaces, parks, historical and cultural sites, friendly faces and innocent smiles of local people are flourishing on social media sites all over the world. They hold the promise of a new paradise for photographers and those with an adventurous spirit looking to discover the hidden charms of an undiscovered land. The images of the “new” Myanmar are quickly crowding out memories of a country that just a few years ago was known as xenophobic and restrictive. For many travellers, especially in Western countries, visiting Myanmar was the height of political incorrectness. But the same place that limited visas and travel for decades is rebranding itself as the soul of hospitality. Statistics from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism showed that in 2013, the number of foreign visitors who arrived in Myanmar reached 2.04 million, almost double the 1.06 million who came the year before. Skyrocketing hotel prices illustrate the still severe shortcomings as the country’s hospitality industry tries to cope with its status as one of the planet’s hottest new destinations.

Market day commerce at the tourist attraction of Lake Inle. Photo: Justin Blethrow Moreover, growing problems of land grabbing and speculation pose a big threat to the industry. Tourism experts say the country needs to take a crash course in how to develop and market its tourism products. “The main problem here is the high rents. Everyone who is keen to invest and operate a business in the country is strongly affected,” said Suphachok Hongpu, the director of Nemita Spa, who has expanded his business to more than 10 branches throughout the country. His view is supported by Bill Barnett, managing

director of C9 Hotelworks, a Phuket-based asset management and hospitality company serving the entire Asia Pacific region. He said there had been a lot of speculation on land in Myanmar, which is definitely not healthy for the market. “The case of land value is a big thing. When you have expensive land, it is hard to invest a lot more,” he said. “A lack of capital is being seen. Investors need to attract venture capital and you can see that many of the projects offer mixed uses, where you have residential, hotel, retail and everything else in order to stay profitable.”

Mr Barnett called the fastgrowing tourist arrivals to Myanmar a response to pentup demand, adding that people want to come to the country to see what it is really like after years of hesitation. However, the challenge is how Myanmar can develop a tourism sector that is sustainable in the long run. Singapore is an excellent case study in his view, since it manages to draw big numbers of visitors year after year, despite not having many natural attractions. Events such as Formula 1, big concerts or other festive activities are good marketing tools. Understanding international tourists’ behaviour and knowing how to create more demand for second-time visitors are crucial. “It is like a book, where you always want to see the last page. People want to have an authentic experience,” said Mr Barnett. “However, going forward Myanmar needs to create demand generators. They need to develop arts, culture, big events and festivals, so people will keep coming back. Destination

marketing is very important.” Martin Craigs, the CEO of the Bangkok-based Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) expressed his concern that any businesses that grow at the rate of Myanmar’s tourism industry face the risk of not being sustainable. The result can be damage to the country’s culture, history, natural attractions and charm. It should not get stuck in the mode of bringing the vast majority of tourism traffic through Yangon, but instead should distribute the development to other areas at the same pace. “Myanmar should develop airport infrastructure in Mandalay and Bagan so that Asian tourists can come directly to those destinations. Having Yangon as the centre of tourism would create unbalanced development for the industry,” Mr Craigs said. In his view, Bagan is one of the most interesting destinations with great potential to develop further, with similar characteristics as the famous Unesco World Heritage sites such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Luang Prabang in Laos. However, people in Myanmar’s tourism and travel business need to be aware that it will take quite some time for the country to be mature and build up all the amenities and resources. “Taking Thailand as an example, now it is the leader in large-scale tourism and it is considered to be highly complicated market,” he explained. “You need to have good airline infrastructure, good ground services, great hotels, welltrained tour guides and everything. They have been doing it for 20 years but if Myanmar wants to achieve the same goal in within five years, it will not be easy.” Bangkok Post

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DBS buys Societe Generale’s Asian private banking business Singapore’s DBS Bank said Monday it had agreed to buy the Asian private banking business of French lender Societe Generale in a deal worth US$220 million (B7.1 billion), boosting its access to the region’s super rich. DBS said in a statement to the Singapore Exchange that the deal “will accelerate DBS’s ambition of becoming a leading wealth manager in Asia”. The acquisition comes at a time of growing competition to manage the wealth of Asia’s growing ranks of millionaires and billionaires.

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Chinese property investment faces Australia scrutiny Foreign investment in Australia’s housing market will be examined by a national parliamentary committee, its chair said Monday, following a study that said Chinese investors are squeezing out local buyers. Kelly O’Dwyer said the House Standing Committee on Economics inquiry into affordable housing would probe the foreign investment framework to see whether it helps increase housing stock, and whether it is driving up prices. “We know that the great Australian dream is to own your own home and we know that that’s pretty difficult – even with two incomes and lots of years of savings and a large mortgage,” O’Dwyer told ABC radio.

TELECOMS

Britiain’s Vodafone buys Spanish cable firm Ono for 7.2 bn euros British mobile phone giant Vodafone has agreed to buy Spanish cable television and Internet provider Ono for 7.2 billion euros (B322 billion), it said on Monday. Vodafone, flush with cash from the sale of its US joint-venture stake to partner Verizon for US$130 billion, said the Ono deal was a “significant opportunity” to create Spain’s top integrated services provider. “The combination of Vodafone and Ono creates a leading integrated communications provider in Spain and represents an attractive value creation opportunity for Vodafone,” said chief executive Vittorio Colao in a statement. @thephuketnews

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Businessman with a heart Yvonne Bohwongprasert

or cool, calm and collected Kittisak Pattamasaevi, working for the family hotel business in Phuket offered him a golden opportunity to make a mark for himself in the highly competitive service industry on the island. The Montara Hospitality Group was set up in 1999 by his father Narong, a self-made businessman who worked in the finance sector. The Pattamasaevi clan owns and manages the luxury boutique resort Trisara in Thalang and the iconic Boathouse on Kata Beach. The 27-year-old vice-president of Montara’s sales and marketing spoke about his decision to work for the family business. “I always knew that I would like to work in the family business, or at least set up my own company and not be an employee all my life. “The pressure for me to join the family business was more my own decision than anyone else’s. I initially went into finance, working largely in investment banking and private equity, with the expectation that the experience would eventually hone my analytical and human relationship skills before I became my own boss. “After two years of working in finance, Montara was looking to acquire a hotel in Phuket and I thought it was perfect timing

Poonsri Pattamasaevi with her sons Kittisak and Pongsak. to use what I know to help with the family business. The rest is history. My background in finance has been beneficial in the analytical side of how to deal with properties’ allocation of assets and liabilities and return investment.” While Kittisak, who has worked with the family business for a year-and-a-half, was given a free hand by his parents to study his choice of subjects at university, the young man’s decision to study finance was largely influenced by his father, who was his role model. It was inevitable therefore, that Kittisak would major in financial engineering. He later decided to study for an MBA in marketing and real estate at Harvard Busi-

ness School hoping it would help in bolstering the internal competency within the sales and marketing department of the family business. Being the owner’s son means having to prove one’s worth within the company, and Kittisak admits that he had his own personal struggles to overcome before he could truly feel comfortable managing his subordinates. He explains, “The challenges of working for the family business is all about hitting the right balance so outsiders will deem you as being capable and professional. While it is great that you have direct access to decision-makers within the company, especially when you happen to be working on

a really important project that requires immediate action, the flipside is to conduct yourself in a manner that will not jeopardise your credibility or that of the company. “The senior staff I work with are people that have known me since I was young. Even before I joined the company, I used to help take minutes at the meetings. One of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome was proving my worth as a professional. I did not want them to be forced to entertain my ideas just because I was the son of the owner.” Studying for an MBA at Harvard, for starters, gave him credibility that he was the man for the job, he says, stamping an external validation that he could

contribute as a professional to the company. Being humble and respectful also earned him points with co-workers. Managing and convincing senior staff to go along with his ideas have not always been smooth sailing. Relating how he approached one encounter, Kittisak said, “When occupancy goes below 30 per cent, hotels start to lose money, so a couple of months before September, we forecast that it will probably be a very tough year, so I proposed to the hotel management a promotional deal that would affect the rate of the rooms. “I was met with a lot of resistance by senior staff, who also had valid reason to oppose my suggestion. I tried to convince them that if we dropped the rates, we could gain enough occupancy and eventually we would be able to make up for it because it was a short-term promotion.” Much of what Kittisak holds in high esteem today is a reflection of what his parents have taught him. At an early age, his father instilled in him the importance of education, saying “education is a how a person can reach one’s full potential in life”, while his mother, who is active in many charities taught him the importance of living a self-sufficient life. They have both contributed in making Kittisak a businessman who wears his heart on his sleeve. Bangkok Post

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THE BIG LIST Weird holidays You might feel that we have it made by living in Phuket, but there are other exotic locales that offer you much more than just a beach. Still, think twice before booking a family vacation that visits one of these attractions!

Run amigo, run! That’s right, in central Mexico, locals have created an amusement park attraction that simulates the dangerous and illegal border crossings that migrants make to the United States everyday. The simulation, which takes place at night, includes fake smugglers – known as coyotes – and even fake border patrol agents. The entire US$20 (B620) experience takes three hours, amid dog chases and roaring sirens, all in a bid to help dissuade potential migrants from actually crossing the border. Cross words: You read that right, there is an annual cruise dedicated to make you a better puzzle master! For over 10 years, Stanley Newman – an American puzzle creator and publisher – has been organising the 10-day Crossword University Cruises, which travels all around the Caribbean. Twice a day, guests can join sessions on various puzzling topics, including “Puzzles 101”, “Tackling the Toughies”, and “Applying crossword skills to solve real life puzzles”. The website promises guests that “you’ll return home with sharpened skills and fresh insights that will enhance your entire puzzling hobby”. Feeling ratted: Better known as the Temple of Rats, this not-so-charming Hindu temple located in Rajasthan, India is home to an estimated 20,000 furry rodents. Locals believe the rats – or “kabbas” as they are called – to be sacred animals that should not be harmed. The Karni Mata Temple is said to be the designated home of former soldiers who deserted a battle long ago and were sentenced to live as rodents for eternity. Interestingly, when one rat is killed, it is replaced by one made of solid gold. Tourists come to eat food that was nibbled on by one of these rats, considered to be a “high honour” according to local custom. Surrealist dream: Las Pozas is a surrealist playground near the village of Xilitla in Mexico. British aristocrat and painter Edward James paid over US$5 million (B161 million) to finish construction on Las Pozas (which means “The Pools” in Spanish). The place is littered with four storey-tall sculptures, walkways, and bridges. Between 1949 and 1984, James built several concrete structures with names like “House with a Roof like a Whale” and the “Staircase to Heaven.” Thousands of tropical plants and animals dot the landscape, while visitors can stay in the gothic-style castle hotel called “La Posada El Castillo.” Needs pepper? When a name literally translates to “Palace of Salt” (in Spanish), there’ not much left to the imagination. Located on top of the world’s largest salt flat in Salar de Uyuni just outside of La Paz, Bolivia, the Palacio de Sal is situated at an altitude of 3,656 metres. Over 1 million salt blocks were used to make the walls, ceiling, flooring, and even the furniture! Built in 2007, the hotel also includes a dry sauna, steam room, and a pool. Despite the unique nature of the accommodations, patrons have to resist the urge to lick the walls since the staff strictly prohibits guests from doing so.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres posted these photos on his Facebook.

Israel’s Peres releases secret talks disguises I srael’s President Shimon Peres last week posted photos on Facebook of disguises he wore in the 1970s to travel undetected to Arab neighbour Jordan for secret negotiations. Peres posted the photos to coincide with the Jewish religious festival Purim, which

features carnival costumes, fireworks and toy guns. “Purim is a great time (to) dress up but not the only time,” Peres wrote. “This is the disguise I wore in the mid-seventies when I would go to my meetings with King Hussein of Jordan before signing the peace agreements.”

Peres appears in a faded photo on Facebook sporting a bushy brown moustache, clearly wearing a wig, atop of which balances a beige fedora hat. Beneath the image are two passport-style photos of him wearing glasses and a fake beard. Peres was defence minister

in the mid-1970s, some two decades before Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty in 1994. His Facebook posting had received nearly 6,000 “likes” just a few hours after he posted it, and Israelis joined in by posting pictures of themselves and their children dressed up for Purim. AFP

US farmer dies again... sadly this time for real

Millionaire offers dream Phuket holiday to random Facebook friend A MILLIONAIRE PLAYBOY will offer one of his Facebook ‘friends’ the chance to stay for free at his lavish vacation home in Phuket, as well as give them spending money. Anton Kreil, a former Goldman-Sachs trader, is offering a dream vacation worth up to US$20,000 (B644,000) for the lucky person who adds him as a friend on the social network. The trip, which is slated to take place in September, will see Kreil fly-in one lucky winner from anywhere in the world to Bangkok and then to

Phuket, to stay for a 10-day, all expenses paid dream holiday at his penthouse overlooking an exclusive part of Surin Beach. Kreil will also give the person US$5,000 (B160,00) in spending money. To add Anton Kreil as a friend on Facebook, go to facebook.com/kreil. The competition is open to anyone in the world over the age of 18. The lucky few will be narrowed down to 10, and then, following a Skype interview, a winner will be chosen.

WALTER “SNOWBALL” Williams, the Mississippi farmer who made global headlines two weeks ago when he woke up in a body bag at a funeral home died last Thursday (March 13) aged 78, local media said. Williams, who entered a hospice in February because of congestive heart failure, was f irst pronounced dead on February 27 after nurses and a coroner detected no pulse. He was transferred to a funeral home, only to start rustling inside a body bag – prompting duly astonished staff to summon an ambulance to take him back to his hospice bed. Williams, a father of 11 with six great-grandchildren, said he had merely

fallen into a deep sleep, but family members felt God had given him extra time for a reason. “You’d be surprised how many people this has touched in more ways than we can ever put our hands on,” daughter Mary Williams told local media, “This is a testimony that will live longer than we will.” AFP

Jumper inadvertently saves drowning man IF IT WERE NOT FOR A suicidal man who was hanging off London Bridge last week, local rescuers would not have spotted the person drowning below him. A police lifeboat was called to the scene to talk down a potential jumper, but saw the other man struggling for air. As police talked the suicidal man from jumping off London Bridge, the lifeboat rescued the drowning man

though he could not recall how he got into the water in the first place. The drowning man only gave police his age and his identity, but could not remember anything else due to hypothermia. “Chances are if it hadn’t been for the lifeboat crew launching to the original incident – he would never have been spotted and would have drowned,” a lifeboat crew member told local media. thephuketnews

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Phuketians Alice “Pam” Na Takuatung and Kevin Shupe have just returned from a 8,500 kilometre trip on the back of a 10 year old Honda Phantom motorbike around Thailand, travelling for 30 days around the kingdom.

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Double the fun, triple the funny Anthika Muangrod reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

t the Phuket Old Town Festival last month, a sea of people were entranced with something moving on the street. I couldn’t figure out what it possibly could be. Curious, I moved closer. “Come, come, the puppet is dancing!” a little kid yelled to his friends. In the middle of the crowd, a man was dancing with two puppets, one in front of him and the other on his back side – all connected together by three sticks. This created an illusion, making it appear as if three people were dancing in perfect sync. Perhaps the biggest attraction of the performance was how silly the puppets looked with their bright clown-like clothes, wigs, sun glasses and not to mention, the funny gestures. The puppet master, Peerapong “Chaoguay” Chalermtin, 30, has been dancing in Phuket for three years. He always turns up on Patong’s Bangla Road on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But on Sundays, you can find him performing on Thalang Road in the Old Town. “The turning point for me was

When he was unemployed and struggling to find work, Chaoguay (in yellow) got the idea for his act from a Youtube clip he’d seen. Now it’s his full time job. when I was unemployed. Finding a job was so hard. I tried every way to get some money to live on, but nothing worked. Then I saw a clip on Youtube. It’s a street performance of a man who danced like Micheal Jackson with his puppets.” “I thought that a Thai could also do that, so later I created puppets and started dancing with them using Thai songs with ‘cha cha cha’ rhythm. But last year, ‘Gangnam Style’ was really famous and people loved it so much. So I added the song to my show, and my dancing become famous as a result. “I call it ‘triple dance’ because it looks like three people dancing. ‘Gang-

nam Style’ is the song that made me famous, but at the moment, ‘Kor Jai Laek Ber To’ [Exchange my number for your heart] is the hottest song for both Thais and foreigners.” Chaoguay told The Phuket News that on Bangla Road, he dances mostly to ‘Gangnam Style’, ‘YMCA’ and Micheal Jackson songs. Since he brings a lot of colour to Bangla, Patong Municipality allows him to dance in a public area on the road, free of charge. “My initial challenge about this job was that I had to win over people’s hearts. They all have different nationalities and speak many different languages from all around the world. The

most challenging thing for me is [deciding] what to do to make them stop walking to look at my performance and enjoy it. I want to make sure that they will not waste their time looking at me for nothing.” “Sometimes, foreigners can’t get Thai humour. Also, Thais can’t really get foreigners’ humour. So, I think action is the best way to communicate with [both of] them, as everyone can understand body language.” “Triple dancing” on the street is Chaoguay’s full time job, though he has already been booked to do a TV programme via KPP Phuket (Thai cable channel 1) on air everyday from 1-2pm and 8-9pm. His shows will last ten minutes in each segment. Though he has gotten lots of good feedback from spectators, he changes the clothes style, wigs, and dancing style from time to time to keep things fresh, and is planning to perform a new show midyear – magical maskchanging. “Most are familiar with Chinese style mask-changing performances, but what I’m going to do is ‘Khon’,” he said, referring to a traditional Thai mask style of drama. But as it is an ancient Thai art, I will not show this on the street like triple dance.” Chaoguay can be hired to perform at hotel events, staff parties and other ceremonies. He can be reached at 087 461 0229.

Book Cafe re-opens in Rawai

asis ed. Phuket will celebrate the official re-opening of The Book Cafe with the opening of “Brothers - A Revolutionary Song” – the first of many planned exhibitions. This exciting new series of oil paintings have been created by local artist Chaianan Bumrungchoo, as a personal reflection on Thai politics – past, present and future. Star ting at 7pm on March 22, guests will receive a free glass of wine on arrival as live music fills the air. Chaianan, nicknamed Joy, is an artist who trained

at Por Chang College in Bangkok and has participated in many exhibitions in Phuket in the past few years. Lately he has focused primarily on sculptures but when he has time, loves to paint also – from the heart and not necessarily from

financial incentive. This new series of oil paintings is greatly influenced by recent political activity, reflecting Chaianan’s thoughts regarding the past, present and future of Thailand. Chaianan is also a very popular teacher for Oasis ed. Phuket, with his students particularly enjoying his quiet, welcomeing and gentle manner of teaching and approach to life. The exhibition will continue for one month, until late April 2014. For more information please contact Kez at info@oasisedphuket. com or call 084 946 2171.

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Maitri: a man with plans Every month, Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut shares his visions for the future MEET THE GOVERNOR Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Phuket is a unique island. Although the registered population is less than 400,000, in reality there are more than 900,000 people here at any given time... There are multiple opinions, stakes, interests, priorities and agendas to manage and consider. So my job is to ensure that the government, private and public sectors, and all stakeholders and residents can make music in harmony

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rguably one of the busiest people on the island, Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut gets little, if any time for leisure – but that’s just the way it is when you’ve got nearly a million people to look after. And so, The Phuket News is ever-gracious that a man of such stature was able to devote an entire afternoon out of his demanding schedule for an informal heart-to-heart last Thursday at his mansion on Krabi Road. Three and half hours was hardly long enough to even scratch the surface of what his plans are for Phuket, but even in this short space of time Gov Maitri showed he is highly organised, analytical, efficient, proficient, task-oriented and he certainly means business. “I will release my third handbook [since taking office in Phuket] after the Songkran holiday... It’s titled Yu Gup Ngaan and it highlights more of my philosophy on the value of a good work ethic,” he said. Indeed, a good work ethic is foundational for success and prosperity in the realm of civics, and the governor has made this clear in his first two Phuket-authored handbooks – The Seven Wonders for a Good Working Life, and Phuket, A Land of Working Life. If these first two publications are anything to go by, inspirational philosophy junkies are in for a treat with Gov Maitri’s third Phuket handbook, which is sure to contain more of his clever and catchy lists. All members of the public can request their own free copies to read and learn about the island’s seven green Gs, four business Ms, seven tourism Ss, seven ‘ics’, among many more. And though a solid philosophy is essential, it doesn’t end there for the governor, who was keen to talk openly about his specific action plans for traffic, infrastructure and the economy. “Solving traffic problems is a top priority for the Phuket government – in the short and long term,” Gov Maitri affirmed. He then went on to outline several long-term (more than six years to complete), mid-term (three to five years completion) and short term (within two years) projects currently being prioritised. Among the long term projects include developing mass-transit networks, both at the intra-provincial and inter-provincial scales; the four-lane fly-over that would connect Phuket Town with the Sakoo junction near the airport; the tunnel that would connect Kathu with Patong; an underpass at Chalong Circle; and a new alternative (above ground) short-cut that would connect Patong with Karon. Mid-term projects include the B800 million underpass at the Bang Koo intersection (next to the Toyota Showroom off the bypass road); a .78 kilometre shortcut from the Chao-Fah Suan Luang junction to Muang Chao Fah; expansion of the route from Wat Tha Reua temple in Thalang to the Tin Mine Museum in Kathu, and ultimately on to the Loch Palm Golf Course. “The success of these projects will

and water supply, and the island’s mounting garbage and waste disposal issues. A true philosopher, the governor couldn’t help but share a few interesting analogies about his management style. “I’m like the quarterback of an American football team. Day after day, week after week, I huddle up with my team to discuss and deploy our game plan,” he said, explaining that he categorises his priorities as either “offensive or defensive”. The offensive priorities, he explains, are “market driven... to promote tourism and goals that can be actively pursued,” while the defensive priorities include strategies and reactions to issues that arise. These include “how to protect the environment, maintain law Gov Maitri’s first two Phuket handbooks. Photo: Wiparatana NaThalang and order, as well as solve traffic, drought, pollution and waste water issues.” Aside from a quarterback, Governor Maitri also depend on the Phuket people being able to work together in harmony as to ensure views his role as an “orchestra conductor”. “Phuket is a unique island. Although the registered that a proper plan can be formulated,” population is less than 400,000, in reality there are said Gov Maitri. more than 900,000 people here at any given time... “Another important factor will be the There are multiple opinions, stakes, interests, priorities Thai government does its part to ensure that the necessary capital can be secured and agendas to manage and consider.” The governor struck an interesting chord with this so that the plans can be carried out,” he analogy – sometimes, we seem to be singing a similar said. tune, but other times, the symphony of Phuket can Short-term priorities – already under seem like an utter discord. way – include completing the Central “So my job is to ensure that the government, private Underpass, the Tesco Lotus Underpass, and public sectors, and all stakeholders and residents Khlong Koh Pee Road and the Airport can make music in harmony – that we’re all on the expansion – all of which are hoped to be same page, working together for the same goals.” completed by 2015, he said. With that, The Phuket News looks forward to keepShifting focus to social-economics, ing readers informed about all the progress in the isGovernor Maitri said that one of his land’s ongoing American football match – and playing main priorities during the remainder of together in symphony. his tenure will be to continue to bridge Have a question for Governor Maitree? Email it to the gap between Phuket’s wealthy busieditor3@classactmedia.co.th and we’ll ask the best ones nesspeople and rural poor – particularly at our next monthly sit down with him. the agriculturalists, many of whom are Muslim minorities. “A quarter of Phuket’s registered populace are Muslims, most of them live in the north of the island and make their livelihood from various types of farming. If tourism is the island’s bread and butter, than these [agricultural livelihoods] are the grassroots” he said. The Governor highlighted some of the island’s up-and-coming “agricultural communities” that he’s committed to “enhancing and promoting”; namely, the farming of pineapples, goat milk and meat, organic vegetables (especially morning glory), and rice farming. “There’s one small, eco village in Mai Khao, on the north of Phuket, Moo [village number] four. There, there are about 69 rice farmers who’ve successfully modelled His Majesty the King’s Sufficiency Economy philosophy.” While the Kingdom’s rice sector as a whole has been plagued with much scorn and scandal in recent times, this particular rice community in Phuket has continued to prosper, unaffected by any political agenda, Gov Maitri noted. “And I would like to use this village as a model for other eco-tourism agricultural projects to come,” he said. The governor went on to briefly touch upon other issues on his priority list – drug abuse among the youth, drought

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From top: The coast off Koh Lanta (photo: Binder.donedat) may soon need to accommodate large coal barges like this one in Ohio (photo: Tim Kiser).

he already-fragile environment of one of Southern Thailand’s top tourism gems, Krabi, is facing an imminent threat from developments in the local energy sector, warns a prominent environment watchgroup. Stakeholders and villagers in Krabi’s Neua Khlong district have been deeply divided about the controversial plans of the Energy Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to build a B60 billion coal-fired power plant in addition to a

seaport for unloading and transporting imported coal. Proponents argue that energy demand in Southern Thailand is already outstripping local supply, and that the two projects are necessary to increase EGAT’s electricity supplying capacity in Southern Thailand, by at least 870 megawatts when the plant is aimed to open in 2019. EGAT currently operates four power plants in the South: a 340 MW natural gas, fuel and oil fed plant in Krabi’s Khlong Neua district; a 244 MW natural gas and diesel fired plant in Surat Thani’s Phun Pin district, a 731 MW natural gas plant in Songkhla’s Chana district; and an 824 MW natural gas plant in Nakhon Sri Thammarat’s Khanom district. Although the combined maximum capacity of these plants is about 2.1 gigawatts (2,100 MW), EGAT has reported its actual operational capacity for the South at only 1.6GW, pointing out that the current demand exceeds 2.2 GW, which is why the region depends on the country’s central power grid to supply the excess 600 MW. Through its subsidiary Electricity Generating Co (EGCO), EGAT is planning to open a new 930 MW natural gas plant adjacent to the site of the old Khanom plant, with the old plant to be decommissioned and the new plant to commence operations by 2016. Additionally, the state-owned power utility is looking to open a second Chana plant this year, which would add 800 MW to the grid when it opens. Using as a precedence last year’s region-wide black-out that left more than 8 million people in the dark for hours – causing an estimated B10 billion in damages – EGAT insists that it must go forward with the development of Krabi’s coal sector. Opponents, however, argue that the planned projects will pose dire consequences for Krabi’s coral reefs, sea grass, mangroves and nursing grounds for aquatic species – not to mention air pollution and further depletion of the planet’s finite supply of fossil fuels. “EGAT must acknowledge the threats that coal brings to Krabi,” said Chariya Senpong, Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Southeast Asia. “We fear that the public scoping for the Ban Klong Ruo Coal Seaport project will be no different to the one organised earlier for the coal plant.” Ms Chariya is referring to a series of public hearings, the most recent held last Sunday (March 9), as part of development project requirement for conducting an environmental health impact assessment (EHIA). “Both assessments [for the power

plant and seaport] identified only the impacts that they [EGAT] are able to mitigate, and plays down the environmental, societal, and economic harm the project will cause. The reports will just be procedural compliance for EGAT to carry on with the project,” noted Chariya. Planned for Krabi’s Taling Chan subdistrict – about half way between Mueang Krabi and Koh Lanta – the Ban Klong Ruo Coal Seaport project is part of EGAT’s strategy to find ways to transport imported coal from Indonesia, Australia and Africa, to the coalfired plant in Khlong Kanan subdistrict, also in Khlong Neua district. Last week at a press conference held in Bangkok, energy experts and representatives from the tourism association of Koh Lanta warned the public about serious consequences from the building of the Ban Klong Ruo Coal Seaport, which is planned for a site that lies in an area listed as wetlands of international importance. “Krabi is the ‘Emerald of Andaman’, a world class tourist destination that is not only well-known for its beauty but is also rich in marine biodiversity,” said Therapot Kasirawat, Chairman of the Koh Lanta Tourism Association. “These projects are in opposition to the Krabi development plan which focuses on eco-tourism for economic development.” According to a press release by Greenpeace, throughout the year, including in the [southwesterly] monsoon season, the unloading of coal from larger ships to smaller ones will take place at sea around Koh Lanta. The coal will be unloaded again at Ban Klong Ruo Coal Seaport to a 8.4 kilometre-long conveyor belt in order to deliver coal to the power plant. In addition to the severe damage it could cause to Krabi’s natural resources, the watch-group says the project will also have detrimental consequences on sustainable livelihoods and local fisheries. “Greenpeace is calling on EGAT to cancel all coal development in Krabi and create an Andaman Sanctuary for Environmental Protection in the sea area around Ranong, Phang-Nga, Krabi, Phuket and Satun, as well as to promote the development and investment in renewable energy throughout the Kingdom,” said Chariya. Chariya and Greenpeace are appealing to all Thais and foreigners to take action by signing an online petition to ‘Protect Krabi’ at the website protectkrabi.org. Meanwhile, everyone can have a positive impact on the environment by reducing their dependence on the energy grid – after all, every little bit helps. thephuketnews

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Thai summer, a time for fun (above photo: Takaway) and fever (right: Claus Rebler).

Ways to beat the summer heat Sukhumaporn Laiyok

ith school out for many and summer just around the corner, people throughout Thailand are braving the scorching heat, gradually increasing by the day. However, it is during the summer that people can enjoy outdoor activities, despite the heat and sharp sunlight. Over-exerting ourselves during a hot day, needless to say, may lead to illness, and rising temperatures can make sick people even more sick One of the most common causes that make people fall sick during the summer, according to infectious disease specialist Dr Paisan Techawaleekul, is food poisoning. This is because the hot and humid environment enables bacteria that causes food poisoning to grow faster. According to the National Trustworthy and Competent Authority in Epidemiological

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Surveillance and Investigation, Bureau of Epidemiology under the Ministry of Public Health, last year about 130,653 people suffered from food poisoning nationwide, and resulted in one death. Older adults were the largest group affected by the illness and accounted for around 12.59 per cent. Another food-borne epidemic – cholera – is also predicted to be widespread in the summer, according to the Bureau of Epidemiology. The epidemic usually occurs every three years. But this time, the incidence is expected to be more severe than last time. Meanwhile, people who fall victim to typhoid are predicted to increase by 10 per cent when compared to last year. To ward off food-borne illnesses, Dr Paisan suggested that consumers opt for freshly prepared dishes and try to avoid coconut milk as an ingredient as it spoils easily. Cooking certain food at a proper temperature, especially meat, eggs and seafood, is also a good way to prevent food poisoning. It’s best to plan the right portion of food that can be finished at every meal. Left-

overs, however, must be stored in a refrigerator; they should not be left out at room temperature for long. Leftovers, the doctor noted, may probably be not be safe to eat even after being reheated. “Heat may kill germs but it may not kill bacterial toxins,” Dr Paisan said. Besides food-borne complaints, respiratory tract infections are another significant type of summer illness, Dr Paisan added. The season can be devastating for people with respiratory sickness, including asthma, lung diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, due to an increased level of air pollution caused by high humidity. Exposure to the increased pollution makes it hard for them to breathe and that can put them at higher risk of asthma attacks. It’s very important for people, therefore, to take their daily controller medication throughout summer. And don’t underestimate fever and the flu in early summer, even though the conditions are more common in rainy season and when the temperature drops... Bangkok Post

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally classified formaldehyde as a forbidden additive and has warned that its unwarranted use may be subject to imprisonment of up to 10 years, and fines of up to a million baht. The FDA has asked pharmacies for cooperation in not selling the hazardous material to merchants. In some cases formaldehyde has been found at high levels in fresh food such as seafood, vegetables, fruit or meat.

Dump inferno poses health risks People in some districts of Bangkok have become afflicted by the worsening a i r qu a l it y br ou g ht about by last Monday’s fire (March 17) at the rubbish dump in Bang Pu industrial estate in Samut Prakan province. Residents in several areas of the capital have started complaining to City Hall, with officials from the Health Department to visit areas where the pollution is deemed health-threatening.

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International Day

eadStart International School, Phuket, will host its International Day on Friday, March 28, from 4-8pm at FunStart. Joining in the fun will be a live onsite broadcast of The Phuket News’ Live 89.5 Drive Show with Jason Wilder, who will be on the scene from 3-7pm, with a number of prizes to be won. This special event is a time for parents, students and staff to come together to share a little of their own cultural backgrounds with other members of the community, as well as a chance for all to learn lots of exciting and interesting things about the world. Each represented country will set up a table, display or area of their country. FunStart will provide enough space for each ‘country’ to spread out as much as they like. Some suggestions include cheese tasting, cooking, watching videos, listening to music, playing traditional games, reading stories, hockey games, barbeques, arts and crafts, sports activities and many more. Some countries may also want to feature national dress, song or dance presentation. For more information, contact Miki Edouard by calling 076-612-876. Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of this event.

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hile most of the island’s kids have been out enjoying the sunny weather after school, 50 students at the British International School, Phuket (BISP) have spent weeks rehearsing for their musical production of Grease. Grease is the second whole school musical at BISP, following the popular production of The Lion King which ran last year. But for 2014, Head of Arts Neill Thacker is promising something much bigger. The impressive set not only includes the “Greased Lightning” car – a converted vehicle that was found abandoned in the school grounds – which houses the live band on a platform above it, but all of the costumes have been made-to-measure by Pian Rodban, the wife of a BISP staff member, . Then there’s the music – the students have had to learn 24 songs, and there’s a parent choir as well. For Mr Thacker, who also doubles as Grease’s producer, director and musical director, it’s a heap of work but he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I love it like crazy, it’s the highlight of the year for me. The great

The “Pink Ladies”, just some of the 50-strong cast. thing about this is that we are making it a real audience participation event. People can come dressed in 50s clothing, or your favourite character.” There will be prizes for the best dressed on the night. “The music is timeless,” Neill explains. “With Grease, many of the kids haven’t seen the movie, especially the younger ones.” Neill says the musical version of Grease is very different to the 1978 hit movie, with not all the songs the same. For example, the famous movie finale song, ‘You’re The One That I Want’, is not in the musical version, but has been added into the BISP production. This is the second whole school

musical Neill has put on at BISP. Last year’s Lion King was the first, but he’s also done three primary school productions. Hannah Willoch, 14, and Carl Ydmark, 16, are “fantastic” in the lead roles of Sandy and Danny, Neill says. “There’s two sets of Pink Ladies, because they were so strong. I thought it wasn’t fair if one group don’t get in, so there’s two.” Grease will be Neill’s last production before his family, wife Kirsten and daughters Maddy, 14, and Sammy, 11, who both star in the production, return home to Brisbane in June. The family have been overseas for nine years living in London, Cairo, and Shanghai before moving to Phuket three years ago. The final night of Grease, on Wednesday, April 2, will be a “very emotional night”, Neill says, largely because it will be his last musical at the school, but also because of how much time the students and everyone else involved have dedicated to making it a success. “So much goes into it from so many people. It’s a huge amount of work but they love it.” Grease will show at BISP on March 31 and April 1 and 2, starting 6pm. Tickets are B300 for adults and B100 for children. Tickets must be pre-purchased from Community Information Support at the primary school foyer at BISP. People are advised to purchase early as last year’s Lion King sold out quickly. Contact cis@bisphuket.ac.th for further details.

Children and staff at Kajonkiet got a kick out of dressing up like their favourite book character.

Students mark poetry week

he first week of March was ushered in by Reading and Poetry Week at Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS). All classes at KIS focused on the world of books and poetry during their lessons, and were able to meet children’s author Gail Clarke. Ms Clarke has visited KIS several times over the past three years to lead creative writing workshops, and she even previously provided an opportunity for KIS children to draw pictures which were published in one of her popular books. This year the children enjoyed

different workshops with Ms Clarke, and took part in a writing competition at the end of the Reading and Poetry Week. During the writing competition, children used the skills they learned during the workshops in order to win points for their respective teams. On the final day, children presented their piece of writing at the new KIS Performance Hall, situated on the top floor of the main building. To finish the Reading and Poetry week in style, all children and members of staff dressed up as their favourite book character.

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A story like no other Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Although based in Bangkok, I covered nine countries so I spent a lot of time outside Thailand. The big Thailand stories were the ongoing political conflict, the 2011 election and the floods

oe Daniel has been Australia’s ABC Southeast Asia correspondent since 2010, covering major regional stories like the 2010 Red Shirt protest and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, all while juggling her work with parenthood. Now based back in Melbourne, she speaks about her new memoir, Storyteller.

When did you begin being the SEA correspondent for ABC?

I lived in Cambodia for a year with my family in 2009 and then moved to Bangkok at the start of 2010 to take up the posting as Southeast Asia correspondent. I’ve just moved back to Australia to take up the position as presenter of The World, a daily international current affairs programme that will air on ABC News 24 and Australia Network.

also exhausting. Relaxing can be difficult when you’re coiled like a spring all the time. Having a break here and there is necessary.

What significant stories/events have you covered during this time period?

Have there been any particular moments where you have seriously feared for your life?

My posting began with the Red Shirt protests in 2010. After that I covered the Burmese election, the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and the opening up of Burma/Myanmar, the 2010 Phnom Penh stampede, the Christmas Island asylum seeker boat crash, the floods of 2011, the Australian government’s proposed Malaysia solution for refugees, unrest in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the exodus of Rohingya to Thailand and Malaysia, the New Delhi rape case and the issue of rape in India, the Lao Airlines plane crash of 2013 and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines –to name a few.

What was covering the 2010 Red Shirt protests in Bangkok like, and what are your views on the current situation in Bangkok? What do you think the solution is for Thailand?

Clockwise from above, Filing radio from the field during the Red Shirt protests in 2010, photo: Paul Gates; Zoe’s book Storyteller; and interviewing Yingluck Shinawatra in 2011.

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Civil unrest is very difficult to cover because it’s very unpredictable and for that reason can be dangerous for journalists because managing risk is difficult when you can’t pinpoint where the danger is. The 2010 protests proved that with the death and injury of a number of reporters who were simply doing their jobs. The 2014 protests appear to be similar with the spate of random attacks with explosives that have caused death and injury to civilians. It’s not up to me to express a view about solutions other than to say that adherence to a democratic process is paramount in my view. Any attempt to take government by force either through protests or a coup will merely lead to further conflict.

What has been your most horrifying interview, and why?

I’ve done lots of difficult interviews about things like rape, child abuse, abduction and murder. They’re all horrifying, especially the ones involving poor families who have lost children and have little access to justice. I also find talking to asylum seekers and refugees who’ve spent years in limbo with no access to basic rights like education particularly heartbreaking.

What were some of the big Thailand stories you covered?

Although based in Bangkok, I covered nine countries so I spent a lot of time outside Thailand. The big Thailand stories were the ongoing political conflict, the 2011 election and the floods.

Have there been any particular moments where you have thought, ‘This is a great job’?

Many, many moments, too many to count. The job provides incredible, adventurous travel to amazing places as well as access to amazing people – both high profile and ordinary. It’s a real privilege to meet people in their own homes and countries.

Do you get addicted to danger?

Yes and no. Adrenalin is addictive but it’s

Dodging bullets during the Red Shirt protests of 2010 was very high risk. I’ve also covered conflict in parts of Africa where there’s a risk of injury. Kidnapping can also be a risk in some places. I’ve been lucky so far but we do our best to manage the risks to keep ourselves as safe as possible. To be honest, dodgy car, boat and plane travel can be some of the most concerning elements of remote trips!

Do you think you got the work/life balance right in regards to seeing your children?

I don’t feel guilty but I do think it was time for a break so I could spend a bit more time with them before they grow up and disappear. You’re always going to compromise a few things trying to balance work and family, on both sides. Having said that I think we’ve all gained a lot as people from the travel that we’ve done and the people we’ve met.

Now that you’re back home, what do you miss about Thailand?

I miss friends and our home in Bangkok, the sounds and smells of the city, the warm nights, the people and the colour and vibrancy that is Thailand – and the food of course! Mostly I miss my wonderful team in the ABC’s Bangkok bureau, a better bunch of people you will never find anywhere. Storyteller is available from shop.abc.net. au for B870, or as an e-book via Amazon.

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Bodega & Grill

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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

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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

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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

“A World of Fusion Awaits You !” Trendy rooftop dining, drinking and dancing venues with Patong Bay view. Serving up an eclectic mix of tasty east-meets-west tapas, appetizers, and a colourful new vibe on the rooftop with light and sound from in-house Live Band. Enjoy our trendy new fusion finger food influenced by cooking styles from around the world alongside your main course, or simply relax with some Eurasian tapas and sip sundowners from our new selection of creative cocktails. Open 5.30PM- Midnight, Contact us: The KEE Resort & Spa, Phuket Tel.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

Diavolo

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 Aroi Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant Panache 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

Tre by Double Pool 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

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try our creative and innovative cuisine. Open daily from 7.00 am till 11.00 pm. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, outriggerthailand.com.

The Bistro Restaurant

A menu of modern Mediterranean influences created by Chef Luca 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

Offers authentic Thai cuisine, showcasing traditional local flavours with the freshest, finest and healthiest ingredients. This restaurant is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and provides a warm and friendly atmosphere. Open daily from 11.00 am till 9.00 pm. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, outriggerthailand.com.

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

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Salvatore’s: an amazing experience Warren Crowe editor@classactmedia.co.th

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‘Holy Grill’ of Thailand STREET EATS Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

’m tickled if not slightly offended whenever I meet someone who’s spent a reasonable amount of time in Thailand, yet only knows how to order khao pad or pad Thai at their local eatery. Such dishes are hardly worth labelling as Thai food, any more than egg rolls and fortune cookies can be considered authentic Chinese cuisine. Fact is, most Thais don’t consume much fried rice or stir-fried noodles (one notable exception being in Phetchaburi, where there are many famous B15-25 pad Thai joints popular among local residents and tourists alike), at least not nearly as much as foreigners. So what are the real, everyday Thai favourites? It can vary by region of course: in Chiang Mai, you might find locals regularly gorging down bowls of khao soi – Northern style noodles with sweet curry; while a typical Thai lunch up in Isarn or the Northeastern region will most certainly comprise som tum plara, papaya salad with fermented fish. Down here in the South, locals tend to consume a lot of gaeng som (Southern orange curry), kua gling (spicy meat and herb stir-fried) and kanom jeen (Chinese style rice noodles with curry) – but more on those another week. In this brief column, I would like to

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inform the uninformed about the one and only dish you’ll ever need to know about: no matter what town, village, city or province you happen to be in, all across the Kingdom, the local eatery will be able to cook you up a plate of pad kapao (pronounced “putt gra-prow”), which is by far, the most regularly-ordered dish in all of Thailand. Commonly ordered with a fried egg, kai dao, Thais have nicknamed this dish as “Aharn Sin Kit” which roughly translates to “the dish you don’t need to think about to order.” A Central Thai staple, and one of the healthiest all-around, pad krapao comprises four main ingredients: holy basil, spicy chilli, garlic and one’s preferred meat/protein base. Depending on what type of cooking and flavouring oils are used, the final product will vary at each kitchen, with cooks tending to add seasonal veggies and even MSG and other spices to give it more kick. Some versions will be more saucy or chunky – in which all ingredients are tossed into a hot wok all at once without much preparation, while other variations require the ingredients to be minced and pounded in a mortar before stir-frying. I personally like mine with the meat, chili and garlic finely minced into small pieces so that the flavour fuses more finely during the stir-frying process. A little sauce is okay, but not too much – it’s not supposed to be a soup or curry. And just a slight pan-fry taste. So, next time you have lunch, try ordering like the ordinary Thai: “Putt graprao kai-dao krup!”

ell what an outstanding surprise – even for Phuket and its plethora of fine restaurants. I owned several restaurants back in Australia, but I was very proud of Alla Capri on Magnetic Island, which I ran in partnership with Mr Francesco “Jesus” Fusco of Vesuvios fame in Townsville. So I know a little about gnocchi and pasta. But in eight years in Phuket, I have never experienced the level of dining my friends and I were privileged to recently. I am talking about Salvatore’s Restaurant on Phang Nga Road in Phuket Town. Salvatore has been there 25 years and believe it or not, so have his main kitchen staff. And it shows! The entrees, fresh crab gratin, seafood medley and the calamari fritti were the best I have ever had. Anywhere! The lamb shank osso buco and the seafood pasta: Bellissimo! But the cruncher came when we ordered the soft chocolate cake with homemade ice cream. We were told it would be a 15-minute wait. So we also

ordered our coffees and port, to coincide (also as a test of the service) to come out at the same time. Extremely optimistic in Thailand (sorry!). And yes, right on the 15-minute mark, all three arrived. “Amazing Thailand” you may say. However, I must say “Amazing Salvatore and his staff”. My party of three – none of us could find a fault with the restaurant, food and the staff. Not even by a minus of one per cent... We give a full 100 per cent for their performance! Oh, and did I mention the chairs? They were so comfortable in the three hours we were there for. We had to ask did they do breakfast (laughing) – sadly, the answer was “no” (crying). salvatorestaurant.com

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The long way around Thailand Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Clockwise from top: One of the dirt roads Kevin had to drive down; Alice takes a break in the middle of nowhere; Prasat Hin Muang Tum, a temple in Buriram province; checking out an abandoned house in the ocean at Talumphuk Cape, Nakhon Si Thammarat; and Alice pictured with the cherry blossom trees in Northern Thailand.

huketians Alice “Pam” Na Takuatung and Kevin Shupe have just returned from a 8,500 kilometre trip on the back of a 10 year old Honda Phantom motorbike, travelling for 30 days around the kingdom. The couple were inspired by Scottish actor Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s worldwide motorbike trip Long Way Round. In 2004, Ewan and Charley embarked on an epic challenge – to bike 31,000 kilometres across 12 countries in 115 days on their BMW GS 1200 bikes. After watching the documentary, Alice and Kevin decided to start small; first doing two short week-long trips away to Satun and Ranong. A longer trip away would take a lot more planning – both financially and work-wise (Kevin works for hoteltravel.com and Alice is a freelance MC and consultant). But 2014 arrived, and the couple were all packed and ready to ride on January 11 – armed with a trusty B199, 77-page map, all their gear on the bike, a GoPro camera attached to Kevin’s helmet, and a lot of enthusiasm. And it’s enthusiasm they would need as they navigated the country – some of which included traversing rough terrain. They were averaging about 284 kilo-

metres on the bike each day – the least they did was 200 km when the road was rough, and the most they did was 440 km. Setting off from Phuket, Alice and Kevin planned to head up to the far north then drive around Thailand in a clockwise direction, first heading up the Gulf Coast to Kanchanaburi then following the Myanmar border north to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and then heading east along the Mekong to the Golden Triangle, before entering Isarn. Then it was down Thailand’s borders with Laos and Cambodia, through Bangkok, and back down south to Phuket – with a detour to Koh Lanta. During the trip they ticked off visits to many of Thailand’s most famous attractions: the Bridge over the River Kwai, Thailand’s “Sunken City”, the White Temple in Chiang Rai, ancient ruins in Buriram province, the 3,000 water holes in Ubon Ratchathani (known as Thailand’s Grand Canyon), and the famous “Death Highway” of 1219 curves to Umphang. They had already planned their “must sees” – but most of the trip involved researching places the day before, and planning a rough route so they would be back in Phuket in one month’s time. With limited 3G in some remote areas, the couple’s trusty map was worth its weight in gold, and they didn’t take too many wrong turns. They didn’t get to see everything though. Aiming to get to the Tee Lor Su Waterfall in Tak province in north-west Thailand, dubbed Thailand’s largest waterfall at 250 metres high, they arrived at the national park entrance, and with no guards around, locals told them to drive through the gate. However once they arrived at the second checkpoint they were told they needed to go back to the original entrance to get a ticket, and they couldn’t bring the bike in. They’d already driven 11 kilometres, so the thought of heading

back to the entrance then waiting for public transport to repeat the 11 kilometres, plus do a further 14 kilometres plus a walk to get to the waterfall, just wasn’t worth it they decided. For once defeated, they decided to turn back. Another incident was when they decided to visit Khao Laem Lake and then head on to Srinakarin Lake, in Kanchanaburi. The map showed what they thought looked like a relatively easy route connecting the two lakes. “This was the greatest part of the trip for me,” Kevin explains. “Those two lakes were the highlight. It was just really peaceful and the lakes were so beautiful. It was a little unusual because they’re man-made, so some of the formations were quite unusual. We stayed a night on a floating house on the lake, and it was so peaceful. “It was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had in Thailand. When you contrast it with city life, there’s no comparison. When you contrast it with the countryside, it’s just really unique.” Alice explained how getting to Srinakarin Lake at first looked easy, based on their map. “But it didn’t tell you it was a dirt road – about 60-70 kilometres of dirt road. It took about four hours as we couldn’t go any faster than around 40kmh,” she says with a laugh. “We had already gone too far to turn around. I was hoping it wasn’t going to be that long, but there really was no end. That was a moment when I thought, ‘Why am I spending my holidays doing this?” But little did we know that this day – day four – was actually just training for day 10.” Day 10, Alice explains, was when the couple were on their way to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain, in Chiang Mai province. Alice was keen to take what they thought was a ‘short’ detour to see the famed cherry blossom trees in the area, so, directed by locals, they ventured on.

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“The conditions were even worse,” Alice explains. “I had to jump off the bike, because the Phantom isn’t designed for off road use so we had to reduce the weight. “There was wet mud, and it was very slippery. We drove eight kilometres going about 20kmh before we finally saw them. Then, when we were back on the main highway, we saw some more!” Kevin says Doi Inthanon was beautiful – but also incredibly cold. “It got down to 4 degrees Celsius. There was still frost on the mountain even though we got there late in the afternoon; it was still there from the morning.” Along the northern border with Myanmar, they also came across a huge refugee camp on the Thailand side. Here they saw shack upon shack for a two kilometre stretch of road, with checkpoints with guards and officers at the entrance. For Alice, the highlight of the trip

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was revisiting Chiang Mai, which she had left in 2011 after studying at the university there. “The mountains were lovely, I love the north during the winter. We saw sunrises and flower blooms.” Fortunately, Alice and Kevin didn’t

have any crashes, although there were a few near-misses including one with a truck on a bend. Despite its small size and engine, the 196cc Phantom performed pretty well except for a couple of brake and valve problems. Emboldened by their adventure, the

couple are already planning another trip in the next 18 months or so, perhaps a longer visit to Northern Thailand or to the islands. “One of the reasons we did this whole trip was to share information with other people about how to experience Thailand on their own for 30 days,” Kevin says. “We would love to inspire people to come to Thailand, and instead of the usual circuit of Phuket, Bangkok, and Pattaya, to come and rent a bike and do a trip. “Ninety-nine per cent of the world probably wouldn’t do it, but there’s that 1 per cent that has the traveller’s spirit of just doing it, and that 1 per cent would experience a side of Thailand that most of us experienced when we first got here – that Thai hospitality and charm that the country is known for. This was a real feeling of discovery.” To read more about Kevin and Alice’s journey, visit facebook.com/longway

12 TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF Amazon console ready for games With a setup similar to Google Chromecast’s USB stick, Amazon’s rumoured console will be able to stream PC games via the Amazon Prime subscription service. The online retail giant has released images of an Amazon game controller that is intended to be used with the console, and has a similar button setup to the Xbox controller. The Amazon’s console will run a modified version of Android at 30 frames per second. The news comes one month after A mazon acquired Killer Instinct game development company Double Helix Games.

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There are still a few key questions that need answering though, such as whether the Pono will feature DRM music that would be locked to the Pono player

RollerCoaster Tycoon goes mobile Developers Atari announced last week that the popular amusement park construction game, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4, will be available for mobile play later this year. The game, which will also be released for the PC, was last released in 2004. The mobile version will include 20 predesigned coasters and allow users to visit their friend’s parks online. RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile will initially be released for the iOS at US$3 (B100).

Games now ‘Twitch’ streaming Video streaming company Twitch has revealed plans for their new mobile streaming initiative in which gamers can broadcast game video complete with sound to anyone online. The arcade racer Asphalt 8: Airborne for the iOS has been modified to support the streaming initiative as players can broadcast voice and image through the microphone and camera on their iOS devices. Gamers can start using the new service by downloading an update to the game on their phones.

n a day coming soon, the Pono should finally see light of day. Being a Neil Young fan, and music lover in general, I was naturally quite interested in the news that the Pono was finally going to be released sometime in 2014… maybe. Neil Young has been touting the device for a few years, most notably on the Late Show with David Letterman show in 2012, but it hasn’t seemed to have gotten much further than a pipe dream. However, this may be changing as Young has recently raised over US$2 million (B64 million) in just two days since launching his Kickstarter campaign. Quite impressive, but what exactly is the Pono? So far, we know that it is a music player that aims to provide a much higher quality listening experience, using the FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) standard. Young, being an MP3 critic, argues that the Pono will offer a quality listening experience that he hasn’t heard “since vinyl”. There are still a few key questions that need answering though, such as whether the Pono will feature DRM music that would be locked to the Pono player. Also, which studios and artists will be featured in the store? Cnet’s Steve Guttenburg has already questioned the viability of the store, considering that many studios

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GAME REVIEW simply don’t record at the quality levels required for Pono. Still, if Young can raise enough support from the artists creating the music, he may have a good shot at circumventing this problem, by getting them to put pressure on the studios. Albums are expected to cost between US$15 (500) and $25 (B800), with the player expected to retail at around US$400 (B12,000). Pretty pricey, if you ask me – but maybe worth it? It’s great to see a legend such as Neil Young support a better music experience (which I am always open to) but I have to question the placing of this product. With such a hefty price tag, and smartphones being the now de facto music players of choice, I have to wonder at the mainstream traction that this would gain. That, and the Pono player is terribly shaped. An elongated triangle in my pocket? No thanks Neil, you’re dreamin’ man.

The list of Pono contenders....

espite the advent of smartphones that can do everything, the market for highquality portable music players is still incredibly competitive. Here are some of the potential rivals for the Pono.

Astell & Kern AK240

This incredible-looking portable HD audio device was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. It runs on Android, has 256 GB of storage, and a micro-SD slot for an additional 128 GB of space. It also has a pair of Cirrus Logic 4398s digital audio converters for each stereo channel. The downside? One of these bad boys will easily set you back

more than US$1,000 (B32,000).

FiiO X5

With a storage capacity of up to 128 GB, the forthcoming FiiO has more than enough space to compete with the Pono. The device supports the FLAC and WAV lossless music formats up to 24-bit/192 Khz, and its ten-band graphic equaliser lets users tune the output. No price has been set.

Calyx M

Not only does it support almost any music format, the adaptable Calyx M is also able to play files up to 32

bit depth and up to 384 sample rates. Storage capacity reaches up to 128 Gb with a micro-SD card, and it boasts up to seven hours of playback. Still, standing around 13.5cm tall, it might be a bit too big for your pocket and will cost you a pricey US$995 (B31,850).

iPod Touch, 5th series generation

The latest (even though it’s from way back in 2012) and greatest from Apple so far has been the 5th generation iPod Touch, which is priced at a reasonable US$250 (B7,000). It comes with up to 64 Gb of storage and can record video. Despite its clear inferiority with the other players on this list, the iPod Touch is far and away the biggest seller.

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ar from reinventing the RPG-wheel, South Park: The Stick of Truth is quite possibly one of the most entertainingly dumb video games of all time. It ’s ea sy t o f loat through this world like Mr Hankey without turning your brain on, since the simplistic gameplay and storyline is virtually baby-proof. The game can actually be mistaken for an interactive version of the potty-mouthed TV show, which is not necessarily a bad thing. There are inside jokes for the show’s hardcore fans, but even casual gamers will still find the humour in crawling into someone’s rear-end to find the cell phone inside. Gamers take the role as the new kid, navigating a world full of South Park characters in cosplay. Users can choose to be part of Cartman’s “Humans” or Kyle’s “Elves”, to retrieve The Stick of Truth. Mystery storylines involving alien abductions aside, users get to traverse a South Park that is fullymapped out for the first time. With its signature cardboard cut-out look, the graphics are smooth. There’s room for a little tactics and strategy, but the turn-based battles are ultimately too simple even if they do bring the funny. Upgrades on weapons and even the class of character gamers choose in the early stages of the game do not seem to matter, with little to separate the abilities of the characters. While it easily lives up to the hilarity of the show, The Stick of Truth leaves much to be desired. Still, its not a bad way to spend 14 hours, and it surely can’t be too long before the next one comes out.

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IN BRIEF Guy Pearce joins Depp for Black Mass

The true life tale of Boston gangster Whitey Bulger, Black Mass, has signed on Guy Pearce to play Johnny Depp’s brother in the film. Depp, who will play Bulger, briefly dropped out of the Scott Cooper-directed project earlier this year only to sign on once again. Australian actor Joel Edgerton has also joined the cast and will play a corrupt FBI agent. Black Mass is based off a book by the same name that documents the alliance between corrupt officials and the Irish mafia in the northeastern United States.

American Sniper gets Sienna Miller as wife

The Lego Movie

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You might think the story revolves around the fun adventures of construction toys with a few references to pop culture thrown in for good measure. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But there is much more here than meets the eye.

e’ll admit it – we love Lego. The idea of a movie about the beloved blocks, then, is pure genius. So imagine our delight with the release of The Lego Movie, which tells the story of Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt), a construction worker who – in a pastiche of Neo in The Matrix – is mistaken for the “Special,” a character slated to save all of the Lego universe from Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Despite his misgivings, Emmett, along with Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), joins forces with a gaggle of “master builders” to rescue Legomanity from the dastardly Business. While the writing is stellar throughout, the Batman character (Will Arnett) is one of the most memorable, with an outsized ego and a penchant for serious humour. On the flip side you have Bad Cop/Good Cop (Liam Neeson), who is both hilarious and tragic as Lord Business’ right hand man. If there is one truth about animated movies, it’s that they can get away with innovative ideas in the guise of entertainment. After five minutes of The Lego Movie, you might think the story revolves around the fun adventures of construction toys with a few refer-

ences to pop culture thrown in for good measure. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But there is much more here than meets the eye. Without revealing too much, the film throws you for a loop as the story turns into something much more than you anticipated. The story that plays out for most of the film quickly serves as a backdrop to the larger story at hand, which – again – is not referenced in the trailer or any promotional materials. This is a refreshing approach to the way films are advertised, since most of the time audiences go into the theatre knowing almost every aspect of the plot and even the best jokes, which ruins the experience. In The Lego Movie though, the important bits of the film are kept very much a surprise as layers of story are added on, creating a delicious loop of a story that doesn’t derail the film’s underlying innocent and upbeat nature, though it doesn’t shy away from enjoying senseless action sequences. Ultimately, the message here is clear: think for yourself and trust your imagination, and you can’t go wrong. Only time will tell if The Lego Movie is on par with recent animated classics like Finding Nemo and Toy Story, not to mention Disney’s outstanding Frozen, but we do know one thing: we want a sequel!

Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Millers

Running time: 100 minutes

T ran sfor mers director Michael Bay has revealed that he will produce a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 classic The Birds. Bay already has signed Naomi Watts to portray the lead character of Tippi Hedron, a socialite who is followed throughout the entire story. Dutch filmmaker Diederik Van Roojien will direct the film though there is no set production date. The original film tells the story of a seaside town that finds itself terrorised by a hellish flock of seagulls and crows.

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Michael Bay joins Hitchcock remake

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Sienna Miller will play the wife of the titular character in American Sniper, reports indicated last week. Clint Eastwood is directing the film and Bradley Cooper will take up the role of former US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. The films portrays Kyle’s tragic story, as he notched the highest number of kills for an American sniper and was later gunned down in a shooting range by a fellow veteran. No shooting date has been set.

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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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Contest showcases youth talent

he Youth Talent Competition takes place on Friday, March 28 at the new Villa Market in Cherng Talay. The contest, which will see 40 young contestants between the ages of 8 and 17 years old sing and play their hearts out, kicks off at 6pm inside the Friday Night Market. The winner will walk off with a cool B5,000 in cash, while 2nd and 3rd places will receive B3,000 and B2,000, respectively. Originally the competition was to be closed at 30 entrants, but due to the overwhelming response the organisers have increased the number to 40 contestants, though only a few spots remain. The panel of judges includes representatives from the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts, Phuket International

Academy Day School, Class Act Media and several well known musicians living on the island. Contestants must bring their backing tracks or an accompanying musician, and their performances will be limited to only three minutes. The Youth Talent Competition is run by Gary Crause and Siobhan McGovern from Legend Music and Siobhan’s Music Studio, respectively. The competition is now in its third year of existence, and continues to grow from strength to strength. “Each year we get contacted by venues and sponsors that would like to assist us host the competition and award prizes for the finalists,” said Gary. “This year we have teamed up with Boat Lagoon to host the event at their new Villa Market location [in Cherng Thalay].

The Phuket International Academy Day School have come on board as the main prize sponsor, and Class Act Media are our media partners to take the event to the masses,” he continued. The latest company to confirm their participation as sponsors for prizes, for both the Youth Talent Contest and the Battle of the Young Bands, are Motorhead Phones. They will be kitting out the winners with Motorizer Headphones as well as other merchandise. Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of this event.

2014 Youth Talent Competition

Date: Friday, March 28 Time: 6-9pm Venue: Friday Night Market at Boat Avenue (Villa Market) in Cherng Talay Entry fee: B500 To enter: Email papa@legendmusic.net or enter in person at PAPA, SMS or Legend Music.

Winner of the 2013 Youth Talent Competition, Siska Greene. Photos: Alasdair Forbes

A helping hand for the Karen

A Friendship of Nations, Phuket

March 24-28 – British International School, Phuket: Photo exhibition on the “Karen children”, donations of toys and stationery will be accepted. There will also be an exhibition of handicrafts made by Russian children, which will be sent to the Karen children when the event is over. March 27, 1pm – British International School, Phuket: A charity concert by a dancing ensemble from Vladivostok, Russia, entitled “Fantaseri”. Ms Safronoza, the Karen exhibition photographer, will give a speech. March 29-30 – Central Festival Phuket East (Homeworks): Photo exhibition on the “Karen children”; donations of toys and stationery will be accepted, and exhibition of handicrafts made for Karen children. March 30 – International Children’s Culture Festival, “The Friendship of Nations”, featuring the “Everybody Dance Now” children’s concert.

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to bring donations for poor Karen Long-Neck children living in the north of Thailand. Requested donations include stationery, toys and children’s clothes. There will be fun activities before the concert for all guests, including clowns, while for the parents there will be a photo exhibition on the Karen hilltribe by a passionate Ukrainian traveller. “These children don’t have a country, they don’t have a chance to travel and don’t have adequate education opportunities available to them. But they are happy and express it when they

have a piece of paper and a pen to draw their dreams. They are the children of Karen – the enigmatic race of people who live around the border with Myanmar in the north of Thailand,” said Anna Korosteleva. Most people know of the Karen people from television documentaries and magazines as the “long-neck” people, referring to the fact that Karen women wear brass coils to make their neck longer. Comprising about 4 million people, the Karen people don’t have their own official nationality, country of resi-

dence, passports or even ID – but they have their own language. But who are they? An exhibition by Ukrainian photographer Olga Safronova explores the Karen culture. “Everybody can help these people and their children. They don’t need money or property – they only need the goodwill of the international community,” said Anna. The exhibition and the charity concert is being held as part of an international children’s culture festival dubbed “The Friendship of Nations”. Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of this event.

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large children’s celebration will be held in Phuket in the final week of March, which will culminate with a grand charity dance concert on March 30 at Central Festival East (Homeworks). As part of an international children’s culture festival, the concert will feature an array of performances including dancing ensembles, singers and acrobats from Thailand, Russia, and the UK, among others. Although admission to the concert will be free of charge for everyone, organisers are asking spectators

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‘MELLOW MOMENTS’ WITH ANDY SAUNDERS

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‘THE CHILL FACTOR’ WITH COLIN HANSLIP

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LOOKING AT MICE POTENTIAL The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), the Australian Chamber of Commerce (Auscham), and British Business Association of Phuket (Bbap), held a seminar on the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry (known as Mice) at the Angsana Laguna Phuket resort on Friday (March 14).

Justin Baziuk, Executive Chef at Regent Phuket Cape Panwa and Kim Steppe, GM of the Blue Elephant.

Alain Tabruyn and wife Lin, far left.

FINE DINING AT SRI PANWA Colin Smith, EAM of The Bell; Jorge De la Torre Koch, EAM at Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts; and J.L from Ambrose Wine & Spirits.

Sri Panwa Phuket hosted a sunset picnic at Baba Nest & Lounge with Anthony Gourmel, Representative Director in Asia of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Ambrose Wine & Spirits on Thursday, March 13.

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HAPPY ST PADDY’S There was a fun crowd present at the Irish Times on Monday night (March 17) to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.

From left: Swiss Honorary Consul for Phuket Andrea Kotas Tammathin; Royal Phuket Marina’s Director of Business Development Zoran Lalvani; Island 6 gallery Founder and Director Thomas Charvériat. Alessandro Martinelli, head chef at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort; Ian Lancaster; and Chef Wara P from the 9th Floor.

ONE GREAT NIGHT OUT Erich Friedl, General Manager of the Naka Island; and Philipp Seipelt, Director of Operations at Xana Beach Club. @thephuketnews

A La Chaine des Rotisseurs dinner was held at the Boathouse on March 15 with around 30 guests present.

ART GALLERY OPENS The new Island 6 Marina, located in Royal Phuket Marina, celebrated its grand opening on Friday (March 14) with an evening of entertainment.

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21 MAR The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open

CATCH OF THE DAY @ THE WESTIN Indulge in a variety of seafood and rock lobster buffet, choose the day’s freshest catch on the live grill. Enjoy a fantastic selection of gourmet dishes, Andaman seafood on ice and delicious desserts. Every Friday 6pm-10:30pm at Seasonal Tastes. THB1,400++ per person. Kids 4-12 years old get 50% discount. For reservations, please call 076 335 600 or email: fb.phuket@westin.com

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

Indian Curry Night on Fridays

Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more. You can also find exquisite arts and craft 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.

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach 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.

Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town. The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook.com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253.

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24 MAR

SENSATIONAL SATURDAY @ THE WESTIN A delicious way to enjoy your Saturday. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pasta and pizzas freshly prepared to your order. Choose from a great selection of delicious home made pasta sauces and pizzas. Every Saturday at Prego by the Beach. THB550++ per person. Kids 4-12 years old get 50% discount. For reservations, please call 076 335 600 or email: fb.phuket@westin.com

Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks.

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

Thai market night Experience an authentic taste of Thailand and simple a wide variety of dishes prepared fresh for you. Market night price is weight of chosen items every Monday at Ban Aroi from 6.30 - 9.00 pm. For bookings, please call Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas on 076 336 900 # 781.

BBQ at Expat Hotel

22 MAR

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

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BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers

23 MAR

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday Night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, has been launching an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday Night Fight” in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen), where top international fighters will compete. Visit the official website at www.patong boxingstadium.com.

Sup Invitational Thailand So excited to announce that Stand Up Projects Stand Up Paddle (SUP) event is happening again on Sunday 23rd March, ‘SALT’ Beach Club, Surin Beach, Phuket

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.

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. 7pm11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

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riety of unlimited choices of fresh seafood which will be cooked and prepared to your liking on Friday, 28th March 2014 @18.3022.00 Hrs. Reservation recommended. Phone: 081 171 0143

tral Festival Phuket East (Homeworks). We are very excited to present a dancing concert by international ensembles, a charity fair and exhibition, a gallery of Karen art, and much more. See page 14.

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11 APR

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

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26 MAR

BBQ Steak night Enjoy flame-grilled steak, cooked to perfection and served with fresh selections from our buffet BBQ night THB 1,190++ per person. Free children under 7 and half price for 7 to 12 yrs old every Wednesday at Panache from 6.30 to 10.00 pm. For bookings, please call Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas on 076 336 900 # 781.

The Youth Talent Competition The Youth Talent Competition is being held again on Friday 28th of March at Boat Avenue shopping complex in Cherngtalay. The competition starts at 6.00pm and runs until 9.00pm. Cash prizes of THB 5,000 for the winner, THB 3,000 for 2nd place and THB 2,000 for 3rd place. There is a THB 500 entry fee and the competition is limited to only 30 contestants, so hurry and get your entries in early. Email: papa@legendmusic.net. See page 14.

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Phuket Bike Week 2014 We would like to invite you to join and participate in the 20th Annual Phuket Bike Week 2014. On 11-14 April at Loma Park, Patong Beach and 18-19 April at Sapanhin, Phuket Town. Please find the program of events at www.phuketbikeweek.com. We are very excited to hold this year’s event and hope to see you all in Phuket this year to help us celebrate and enjoy our mutual love of big bikes.

MON

14 APR

FAMILY SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB

Friday, 28th March 2014 From 4:00 - 8:00Day PM International

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. patongshakers.com

FRI

28 MAR

The HeadStart International School, Phuket hosts its International Day next Friday, March 28, from 4-8pm. Games, songs, food and lots of fun activities will be the order of the day. For more information, contact Khun Miki Edouard at miki@ headstartphuket.com or call the office at 076 612 876. See page 6.

SUN

30 MAR

Trang Music Festival Don’t miss your chance to join the Biggest Concert in Southern Thailand, Songkran party on the beach. Monday 14th April, 2014. Gate open 13.00 pm. Show time 17.00pm - 02.00am.Ticket Price 1,000 THB. Call center 083 449 6398

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All you can eat BBQ 399 Baht @ Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong All you can eat BBQ 399 Baht & Pitcher of Bubbly 450 Baht Finding a great all-youcan-eat BBQ only Baht 399 net/person at Centra Ashlee Hotel. A great choices of salad, a barbecue with prawns, squid, fish, and mussels, beef, chicken, pork cuts for meat lovers and tropical food everyday @ Mix Bistro Restaurant start 18.30-22.30 hrs. Plus enjoy every day and night with a pitcher of bubbly serving with a choice of tapas 450 Baht @ Air Rooftop Bar & Lounge (from 19.00-22.30 hrs.). It’s just an extraordinary value for money in a busy & stunning area of Patong. Phone: 081 171 0143

EVERY DAY

Andaman Food @ Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong Andaman Food (Monthly Event on 28th March 2014) If you enjoy seafood don’t pass this place by (Mix Bistro Restaurant) with Andaman Food, the place you can find seafood market prices and market fresh only Baht 350 net/person . Wide va-

and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms.All this at Phuket Wake Park! Open from 7:30 to 22:00 every day.

Moe’s Jazz Trio Everybody Dance We would like to invite you to join and participate in the Everybody Dance event on March 30th, 2014. Starts at 11 am at Cen-

Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing

Every Night Jazz at Boathouse, Special 4 courses Jazz set dinner on Friday nights. Ticket price THB1,500++. To make a reservation Tel:076-330-015-7 or e-mail:fb@ boathousephuket.com.

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. In which year was Hello Kitty born? 2. Where does the name Phuket come from? 3. Who invented the telephone? 4. By area, which is the largest lake in the European Union? 5. In the old days, what did a fletcher do? Answers below right.

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65. Book before Nehemiah 66. Le ___, city in Switzerland 67. Sticky sweetener: Var. 68. 2002 Robbie Williams single 69. Earth barrier 70. Puff ___, old Combs nickname

Calais 27. Hamlet’s father, e.g. 1. Kingdom ruled by 28. Put into service Herod again 6. Special disposition 30. Ancient Celtic 10. Magazine for pool priest and spa pros 31. Doodad 14. Reversed 32. Old weapons 15. Tissue additive 34. Ozone depleter: 16. Indigenous Abbr. Brazilians 35. Skimmer, e.g. 17. Coveted response 36. Wife of Saturn 20. Transformers, e.g. Down 39. Hops heater 21. Salon creation 1. Merely 40. Shavers 22. Failed to act 23. 10-year-old, for one 2. “Law ___ oneself” 41. Turkey part 3. Make-or-break 46. Volatile liquid 26. Match time 29. Tense 47. Foot pads 4. Brainiac 33. It flows into the 50. Bud Grace comic 5. Combine North Sea strip 6. Pirogue 34. Chinese dynasty 51. Computer 7. Ice cream programmer 37. Torn comic? thickener 52. Mediocre 38. Warm response 8. Bath sponge 53. International 42. Long-eared beast 9. Bulgarian cash language 43. Makes a scene? 54. One who takes 44. Japanese cartoon 10. Habiliments orders 11. Mouthful of art tobacco 55. Sludge 45. Cleans, in a way 56. Oliver’s request 48. Carpentry grooves 12. ___ reflection 59. Unlikely candidate 49. Religious instructor 13. Isn’t wrong? for prom king 18. Italian ___ 54. Member of the 60. “Phooey!” 19. Yemeni city Donner party? 61. Make out 24. Proceed 57. Cross 63. Priestly garb 25. Scale 58. Enough, for some 62. Spirited responses 26. Capital of Pas-de- 64. Leary dropped it Across

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

1. 1974; 2. From the Malay bukit, meaning ‘mountain’ ; 3. Alexander Graham Bell; 4. Lake Vänern in Sweden; 5. Fitted feathers (fletches) to arrows.

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

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The number of times a day that the average woman apologises (men, 3.6).

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The number of species of bacteria inhabiting your belly button, give or take a few.

Number of years the average human spends asleep.

Percentage of women who describe themselves as ‘beautiful’. Source: Uberfacts

This dog Hunny belongs to Des Piam. She’s one and a half years old. Hunny’s favourite food is a cup of tea with one sugar, and Japanese curry. She loves to be picked up and carried like a baby, and she thinks she’s human. Des says Hunny is “the best thing that’s ever happened to me and she’s my best friend”. Want to see your pet here? Email photos to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

This week in history ■■ March 21, 1963

Alcatraz, the infamous US federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, closes. ■■ March 22, 1784 The Emerald Buddha is moved with great ceremony to its current location in Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok. ■■ March 23, 1801 Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom. ■■ March 24, 1989 In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the tanker Exxon Valdez runs aground, spilling 240,000 barrels of oil, causing environmental havoc. ■■ March 25, 1807 The Swansea and Mumbles Railway, then known as the Oystermouth Railway, becomes the world’s first passenger-carrying railway. ■■ March 26, 1934 The driving test is introduced in the United Kingdom. (A test for disabled drivers was introduced four years earlier.) ■■ March 27, 1871 In the first rugby international, Scotland defeats England in Edinburgh by one goal and one try to one try. Source: Wikipedia

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Land for sale Mission Heights: NOW AVAILABLE!!:

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

Office/Shop for Rent: Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road.For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341, Chalong.

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

dcondo Creek in PK for rent Brand new fully furnished condo for rent. Studio of 29.82 sq.m. Fitness, clubhouse,100-meter-swimming pool length. Great location. Starts from 11,000 THB/mnth, Tel. 076 681 188, www.plus.co.th, Email: Phuket@plus. co.th

Patong 2Shophouse low rent.Can make business,also very good location for restaurant and massage.2nd floor fully furnished as 2 bedroom apartment w 2baths.Includes furniture.Big kitchen and living area. Sidd , Email: janum0012@hotmail.com, 084 189 7696.

GOLF villa at www.lochpalm.com with pool on 8th hole green. Luxury 3 bedrooms with en-suites. 12 month lease. Avail 1st March. THB 55000 per month plus bond. Call Tim 0858942268, Email timshaw@bigpond.com.

Kata Beach Apartment Sea Views: Western 1,2&3 bedroom

units fully furnished, parking fully fitted teak kitchens. Granite tops Western baths, sat.TV&internet included. Masterbed with ensuite bath starting 20,000/m longterm. No party people. 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo. com.

Rawai Pool Villa For Sale:

Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity. Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Contact: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

OCEAN VIEW VILLA FOR RENT: Large 5/6 bedroom, 6 bathLuxury 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.

Pool, Office, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry Room, Sauna, Exterior Shower ans bath, fish pond, 2story, 3bd, 2bath, remodeled main house. 3 meter walls, security ststem, cable, satellite and internet, parking and in a lush garden setting. Annual turnover 5.5 MB. The sales price is 25.5MB. Land valued at 23.3MB. Located on a street with homes priced up to 50MB. Reason for sale, owner retiring. Email : jbs@ hammerintl.com, Phone : 087 275 1700

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. Beautiful Villa 550sqm. Land 2,400 sqm. with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, maid's room, laundry room, home of f ice, Western kitchen. Large mature garden, garage for 2 cars Price B32 million. Call 081 978 5181. www.myrawaivilla.com

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM

room villa, large gym, pool, spa & more, Best views, Close to schools, Fully furnished, Min. 12 mths. For sale 48M Baht or Rent 165K per month. visit: www.baanparagone.com. 165K, Mark Bloxwich, Mai Promwong, 56/4 M.4 Baan Para, Paklock, Thalang, Phuket, mark@bloxwich.me; mai@bizbiotech. com, 083 392 0077 or 081 956 2014.

Orchid Garden Resort For Sale: 18 Bungalows, 2Rai, 15MT

Condo in Marina:

GOLF villa at Loch Palm: Patong shophouse for Rent:

2 Plots of land for sale in Mission Heights. 900 Square meters 1.5 MB. and 1,050 Square meters 1.75 MB. Gated community, ready to be built. picharly@gmail.com, Phone 087 060 8400.

Villa for Rent:

Cheng Talay area Large 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom set in 1.2 Rai gated garden with double carport and private pool / sala area. Long or short term rentals. B90,000 Per Month 076 272 177.

WRITE YOUR CLASSIFIED PREMIUM: PAY ONCE PER MONTH B2,799+VAT. PAY ONCE PER MONTH WILL RUN ONLINE FOR 30 DAYS AND IN 4 ISSUES OF THE PRINT EDITION PER MONTH.

Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/ Shor t ter m, Inc. weekly c lean ing, towel & linen change. Fibernet 65MB,Cable TV, King bed, big bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

House for rent: Three bed-

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

DELUXE PENTHOUSE/ LOFT 120SQM

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Land for sale: 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price : 18.5 million for 1 rai .

room, one bathroom, lock up garage, carport, on 1/2 Rai of land, 10 min from, P.I.A, beach and airport. Contact 081 892 4804 for more information.

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW L AND: Spec t ac ular view of Freehold 2 bed villa in Laguna: Laguna Residences, Outrigger, 2 bedroom END unit villa. FREEHOLD title!With lifetime golf membership in Laguna Golf Club and privilage card with 50% discount in Laguna restaurants and spa. Fully Furnished! Selling price : 12.950.000,- Baht Please call 080 041 4464 or email : Rental1386@ gmail.com.

Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

Plots for sale in Rawai:

FOR SALE. 3 plots of 250-300 sq.m each in Rawai suitable for building villas. In a quiet street and good location. Can be sold all together or separately. Contact Izzy 086 278 8300 or Danai 090 170 0429.

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The Cour tyard: Upper f loor 10 m showroom frontage floor area 10 0 s m w i t h a i r/c o n s . C o nt a c t Khun Siriporn 081 691 0213, sirip orn@islandfurniture - phuket.c om, www.thecourtyard-phuket.com.

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Villa on 1 rai reduced now18MB: Private big 4 bedroom Villa near mission hills golf with guest house and maids quarter. All ensuite bathrooms. big swimming pool 8x12M, garage for 2 cars, koi ponds, European kitchen, 2x home cinema etc (price was 25MB!!) infomissionhill@gmail.com 083 643 8384.

Beautiful Villa For Sale: 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. 8.75 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

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NEW FURNISHED 3 BED VILLA: Brand New Fully Furnished Modern 3Bed/3.5Bath Villa, Private Garden, Pool & Garage. 5 min to Ao Po Grand Marina & Mission Hills Golf Course, 10 min to Thanyapura C o n t a c t 0 818 9 3 5 2 7 0 ( E n / Fr) , srdupouy@gmail.com, 081 893 5270

To w n h o u s e f o r s a l e , Chalong: Townhouse for sale in House for sale:

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

a residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong, near HomePro. Total area of 150 sqm, 2 floors, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 bathrooms, study, box for car parking,full furnished, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725.

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3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok:

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

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

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.

For Sale 2 villas with this view

Situated at Ao Por, 2 modern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bahtrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars. Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket.com, www.thecurvephuket.com.

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.

Sin g l e H o u se Sp e c i a l Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

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.

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. www.propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!!

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

Beautiful Karon Villa: Freehold House for sale:

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

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.

Building 3 storey for sale:

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

Nice resort 8 house with pool: Nice resort 8 houses with

pool 6 house is two bedrom kitchen private laundry place 2 house is t h r e e b e d r o m k i tc h e n p r i vate laundry Aircon in all romms. Fully funitures 5 Min from Chalong circle about 2 rai land Price reduced from 28 milj, B24,500,000 ,Hakan, Chafa road, landchalong@gmail.com , 085 789 1773 .

Patong Free Hold Condo:

G re at inve st m e nt o p p o r tunit y i n P a t o n g . I h a v e 2 N E W LY RENOVATED c ondos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold. Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

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

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,20 0 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 e l e c t r i c i t y a n d s e c u r i t y, o n l y 80 0 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Ac ademy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

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.

the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com. Price 22.5 MB.

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

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

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.

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land for sale, Soi Saliga

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only

Patong 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.

Rawai - 1 rai plus 81 T/W. Telephone 089 645 5049.

LUXURY 3 BR IN 4 STAR R E S O R T: 3 b e d r o o m 4

E XCLUSI VE UNI QUE R ESO RT W I TH L A N D:

4 s e p a r a t e b u i l d i n g s w i t h 11 dif ferent c ustom maid ro oms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuar y for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB, o l i ve r @ t h u r m a n n g r o u p.c o m , 087 877 2320.

bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool. Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa ,Maintenance ,Security and Maid. 19.8 MB, oliver@thurmanngroup. com, 087 877 2320.

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa: Two floors 282 sq. m of

living space with stunning views. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms + Study + large kitchen. Fully furnished. Communal 40m pool 5 steps away. Beach 15 steps! 091 876 2330.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms, 250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

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.

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.

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. 29.5 MB. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai

beachfron. A few minutes by boat to Phuket. Facing west to the sunset and views of Phuket. Contact: 086 278 8300 or Danai 090 1700 429.

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY: VILL A & L A N D: 3 bed

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

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

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

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.

For Sale-Beachfront land@ Naka: 2 rai of absolutely amazing

Large 3 Bedroom house in mature estate offering high security. (Option to build 4th bedroom)Located in a peacefull no thru road, minâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from beach. Recently renovate, available for immed move in. Chanote title, Price 12.5 MB Call 087 078 9707 Email: kiwigolfpro@outlook.com.

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.

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold,

Modern Villa in Marina:

Kamala Pool Villa:

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

room, 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581,4.24MB, a.p e ll e gr in o2810 @ gm ai l.c o m, 084 241 3387.

Family resort for sale.:

MODERN HOUSE IN KATA: Designed house, modern look, 4 bedroom, big dinnerplace, kitchen, pool, sauna, washerroom, elevator ,close to Kata Beach, quiet area. Contact Cookie for more info 088 450 0463.

Beautiful lakeview family resort in quiet area.4 apartments with each 2 bedrooms fully furnished, land include 1600sqm, company and license include, swimmingp ool, 2 garage, automatic gate and very private estate.More details please c o nt ac t 0 8 8 3 912 2 6 5 (Engli sh speaking). krisverstricht@hotmail. com.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. Kamala Boutique Resort:

This boutique resort business which consists of 5 individual villas. The resort is fully occupied presently with long -ter m rentals of fer ing excellent rental income with very little maintenance. The resort land plot totals 2,080 sqm with a built up area of 750 sqm. There are 3 villas, 200 sqm each with 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, 1 villa with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and 1 villa with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each villa is open plan living & dining area and an open plan western style kitchen. Storage room, office room, air-cons, satellite TV, telephone line and Internet. This is an ideal investment for the nearly retired or retired couple whom wish to enjoy life with a monthly income. There is also a beautiful 20-meter common pool for all residents to enjoy and relax in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.

Hou se on Th e Cor n er for Sale: Quiet location and

only 500m from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 b at h r o o m s, b i g li v i n g r o o m 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: 2.7 MB. including furnitures. Must See! jochenschmitz16@gmail.com, 081 607 8000.

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 million, firm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.

MAI KHAO LAND

DIRECT OWNER 5.1 RAI VERY QUIET 1 KLM TON SEA, CAN BUILDING OR INVESTMENT. 2.750000BTHS. THAI; 082-8123486

House for sale in Boat Lagoon: House for sale in Boat

Lagoon. Free hold 2 separated apartments. 6.2 MB., picharly@gmail.com, 087 060 8400.

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: Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

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

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

(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 1112.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 - 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.

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.

Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-1-86.5 rai - 11.80 MB 2-0-87.5 rai 16.64 MB 3-0-35.5 rai - 22.50 MB Best land and best price in the area. Quick sale, price negotiable.081 536 5846. hajo_von_keller@hotmail.com

Patong Tower for Sale:

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

Pool Villa Mission Heights: 5 year old fantastic

bungalow style (no stairs) pool villa in a small gated community 1,2km from mission hill golf club 6km to PIA, 3bed 3 1/2 bath, huge living room, large saltwater swimming pool, newly planted garden, 2 car carport, 2 telefon lines, fiberoptic internet, price 12mill./13mill. or 15mill. depending on your needs, picharly@gmail.com, 087 060 8400

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa: RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS:

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

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

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

FOR SALE Penthouse in Rawai: 360 panoramic breathtak-

ing views of Chalong Bay, mountain views and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Contact Izzy 0862788300 or Danai 090 170 0429.

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.

Sales - D Condo Mine:

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 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.co.th

walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search C146.

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.

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

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

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

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.

Villa and farmland for sale:

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min

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

D E TA C H E D O R S E M I DETACHED: Large detached 4

Bed.4 Bath 2 en suite, 4 air con. OR 2 adjoining semi-detached. Live in one, Rent one ? Water storage with pumps. Secure Parking. Quite Soi. All in Excellent condition. B3.5M. kimera5@yahoo.com 082 738 3007.

3 BR LUX POOLVILL A IN NAIHARN: 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. 9.9MB.oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Phone 087 877 2320.

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: 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.

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.

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

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

Three floor villa for sale:

House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

location, off road parking, busy road. Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.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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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 5041 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

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:

New house for sale: At Siri Village, 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. 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.

Brand new three floor villa on Phuket, near Villa Market. Glass elevator, swimming pool, ocean view. 700 sq. m. Freehold contract available. Current price: 13m THB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

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.

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

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.

Budget Bungalows:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms.Close to all amenities. One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:0812704291. Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.

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House in Phuket Town, Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms

RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE

FREEHOLD - LAGOON VIEW!!!

Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. Call 087 273 0141.

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

Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

Highfield Mission Hills Phuket: 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

Conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central Festival, international schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation. Priced to sell at 4.3 M THB including 4 air cons and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend. Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502

New Luxury Villa For Sale:

3 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, Phang-nga. larion2555@ gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

Lu xu r i o u s G o l f V i l l a @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD

Sea View Land for Sale: Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

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

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

! 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

HIGHEND CONDO PHUKET

DUE TO DIVORCE SETTLEMENT, PA R T I N G W I T H M Y A M A Z I N G SE AVIEW STUDIO WITH UNBELIEVABLE VIEW. DESPERATE, CASH PRICE OFFER AVAILABLE. UNIT IN PHUKET’S MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED HIGHEND DEVELOPMENT. SERIOUS OFFERS CALL 081-8928788, 081-891-4086

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

House for sale near Central

Town house in Chanakarn houses estate. Walking distance to Central Phuket Town. 32 Sq wa. Fully furnished, air cons every room. Wooden floor,Thai/Western kitchens. Call Issarapan or A: 081 535 4839.

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu: 1.5 Rai flat land at Cape

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SeaView near Airport: 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.

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.

Hot Price Sale- PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai

2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold. Nice. Only 17.5MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

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.

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront town-

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).

Apartment on Golf Course: 3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai:

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.

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.

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

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment 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.

Home For Sale By Owner:

Serenity near the Beach,Chumpon: 210 sq.M Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

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.

Mission Heights:

town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 Parkings. Price B38 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@yahoo.com.

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

For sale:

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

contemporary 2 story house,pool.400 M. to ThungWualen.Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations,10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams.Chanote title.Total 2648 sq.M., Email : chitsamon@hotmail.com, Phone : 083- 391 4405.

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cher ngt alay: Chanote t it le,

Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

One level 3 Bdr,2 Bath,fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 5 minutes drive to the BIS international school.Community Pool. Email : robert.anthony.krause@gmail. com, 084 851 9795.

yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided i n 6 p l o t s e a c h c a . 1, 0 0 0 s q m . ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai. K hun Chanc hira, 0 81 3 67 76 8 3. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.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.

Pool villa for sale or rent:

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.

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.

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning,

safe, secure estate villa , close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool 3 large bedrooms, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done – enjoy the lifestyle. Phone 081 719 4688 Email : elbej@hotmail.com

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai Beach

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

Absolute Beach Front 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.

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.

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).

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RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc. Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

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

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.

Must see! Great 4bd villa: Truly exceptional 4 bd villa on the 1900 sqm land, surrounded by jungle. 10x5 m pool must see! 10 min drive to Tanyapura and to Naithon Beach. Great lovely home for large families! 084 060 7050, molokophuket.com/ buy/1999-east-residential-for-sale. info@molokophuket.com.

Seaview Condo For Sale/ R e n t : R a w a i S e av i e w c o n d o,

2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot.

Land for Sale - Khao Lak: A beautiful 402 rai land with 860 meters of beach front in Khao Lak,Phang Nga,Chanote Title,sale all land. Ru/ En translator Call:088-7652203,0813707289, wittawat_ks@hotmail.com

Luxurious,Furnished. Foreign free hold.120 sqm 2 beds 2 baths. Rent 2000 baht per night. Long term 45k / month. Sale only 6.5 MB. Call: 090 408 3800, Email: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa: Chalong Beach Front Pool

Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 31.5 M / Rent: 190,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 - Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.silkwind.net/laguna

Villa For Sale/Rent,3 bed rooms,area 1 rai call Siriporn 089 649 9939,email: siri_phuket @changrunner.com.

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

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

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 with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Patong Loft Condo:

World Class Sea Views:

Freehold Condo For Sale:

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.

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.

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.

INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS:

back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 meters. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501.

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.

1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. 13,500,000, alangath@ gmail.com, 087 273 0141.

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).

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.

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

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Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pa Klok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. 095 068 1672, 080 271 6484.

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -12,9 min: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the

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Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, seaview /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M - B3.3M. Contact 083 103 3801, 081 415 7774.

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

Modern Villa in Marina:

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.

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.

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

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -B10.9 million for Sale: 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.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 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.

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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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.

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Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peaceNai Harn Pool Villa For Sale: land area 336 sqm land,158 sqm interior floor, fully fitted Western kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 toilet/shower, 9x3 m pool, tropical fruit garden, chanote title, modern open design, fully furnished, 50 inch TV. B7,950,000, vankets@ gmail.com, 085 473 7812 .

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.

Yacht View Freehold RPM Condo: Gorgeous Yacht Views

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from Living, Dining, Master & Ferrari Sail Covered Patio. 2Bed 2Bath 194sqm 19.9MB Best views in Royal Phuket Marina Tel 0848519795 or 084 308 3113 A2554@icloud.com. youtu.be/7LqM7maWNgQ.

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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Female Russian Sales Executive Boncafe (Thailand) LTD, a leading coffee company, is looking for a female Russian Sales Executive for its Phuket - Phang Nga territory. The right person shall be fluent in English and Russian, both spoken and written, have a car, be motivated and able to work in an independent way. Any sales experience a plus. We provide good salary, attractive incentives & work permit. Please contact Chris at 087-2664583.

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Swiss Service / Telephone Operator .Good level of English. Ability to work under pressure. Good in communication and organisation. Responsible and reliable. Minimum one year experience. Contact: HR Department, email: Humanresources.phuket@ swissotel.com or call 076 303 000.

LIVE THE LIFESTYLE OF YOUR DREAMS International financial advisors required for south east asia finance and sales experience a huge advantage please send your CV and contact details to: info@pp-intl. com www.pp-intl.com.

Business Development Executive We are searching for Thai nationals to fill our position as Area Business Development Executive to manage our list of customers in Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak. Applicants should be fluent in English and have previous sales experience in Horeca. Must own a vehicle for business travel within the region. Email:hr@pin naclegastro.com

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING Do you require up-dates/SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart? Also: s-engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/ Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. Email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

Soi Dog Foundation, the fastest growing animal welfare organization in Southeast Asia, seeks a Social Media Officer to take the lead in our Facebook page. Responsibilities include creating and publishing content on Facebook for suppor ting Soi Dog’s fund raising, adoptions and public awareness programs. The position requires excellent creative writing skills, strong computer skills including video and photographic content creation and a strong empathy for animals. This is a full time position at Soi Dog’s animal shelter in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. A visa and work permit will be arranged. Please send a CV and a cover letter that explains why you are qualified to: gregg@soidog.org.

DMG Thailand is hiring Development Management Group Co., Ltd. is looking for the best candidates to join our successful team on a high profile hotel development project in Phuket. Thai Nationals with relevant construction experience desired. We have the following positions open:

Contracts Manager

- The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful contracts work in a construction environment.

Quantity Surveyor

- The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. HR, david@dmg-thailand.com, 076 617 763.

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’.

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Phuket News TV, a division of Class Act Media, is looking for a new member of staff who wants to learn everything about the production of video material - camerawork, video editing, studio and live recording. You will be part of a small, dynamic team and will be an important contributor to the weekly content from Phuket News TV. Previous industry experience is not necessary. But it is important to have an interest in digital broadcasting, video production and telling stories through the medium of video. Experience with shooting video material and digital editing software would be an advantage. Phuket News TV use Sony HD cameras and edit primarily on the Apple platform with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.

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

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BOATS & YACHTS Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

Glass bottom Looker 320 New Dehler 29 New Varianta 37:

Max Value – Min Price 37’ yacht built by Hanse and designed by Judel/Vrolijk at a 32’ price. Performance 2/3 Cabin Layout. Base Price €74,900 ex Fact 0813701995 inq@sea-yss.com.

This 29’ yacht performs well and has a high quality 2 Cabin fit-out. An ideal family boat with Options & Delivery to Phuket. THB 3,500,000 app. Contact: inq@sea-yss.com www.sea-yss.com - 0813701995

Glass bottom cruise boat for sale. Length 9.5m, beam 3.7, passenger capacity 22, speed up to 40 knots, dural/composite hull. Engine Mercruiser 320 hp. Fuel tank for 150 l, consumption 50 l, consumption 50 l / 100 km. Front transparent windshield, bottom glass 3x2 m, hydrofoil, toilet + shower, navigation. Built in 2011, excellent condition. Sell for 9MB or barter for villa/apartment. pervadim@yandex.ru

J e t s k i s & Tr a i l e r 600,000THB: Two 3 person jet skis, fully maintained & just fully repainted and serviced. Refurbished stainless frame trailer included with trailer jack and hand winches.082 282 6947 Dan (Thai/English).

Crownline 320 LS 50 kts B o w r i d : Ve r y f a s t - n i c e s p o r t boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. yacht@elas.si.

LIV Aboard For Sale: Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

Boat Sales and Charters:

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay: A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.

SELLING YOUR BOAT?: With high season just around the corner, now is the right time to get her listed, Boatshedphuket.com are always looking for new listings,big or small, power or sail, contact Alan Giles. 084 842 6146.

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.

Hanse 325 Max 2014:

A new premium Hanse with Sail Away options included - less than THB 4,500,000 in Phuket 0813701995 inq@sea-yss.com www.sea-yss.com, Person : Inq, inq@ sea-yss.com, 081 370 1995.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in 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.

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: garysmith436@btinternet.com.

A steal for a quick sale: 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaf t drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE: SPECIAL OFFER FROM MAX MARINE ASIA – A great sporty RIB, designed as a tender/people carrier for a larger vessel of approximately 70 feet. A smooth, fast ride guaranteed from the world’s most famous inflatable boat brand. -Hypalon tubes -Honda 50hp EFI 4 Stroke outboard -Boat cover FOR SALE AT 750,000 THB Contact Craig Murphy on 081-9700583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.

P r i v a t e L u x u r y Ya c h t Char ters: Luxur y day & overnight yacht char ters with crew & chef on board. Rates from 64,000 b a h t p e r d a y. Te l . 0 8 9 9 710 2 7 8 , www.yacht-charter-thailand.com.

BOAT & CAR FOR SALE!!: 40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to cruise.Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design.New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$90K. 085 3780 498, yacht.antaia@gmail.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 and 081 894 9967.

H Y PA LO N D I N GY 3 . 3 M: Brand-new with UV cover and storage cover, pump, oars, kits. Only B110,000 Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

Boat: Swedish impor ted Buster XL maid by aluminum 2 scow, Suzuki 4 stroke outboard Engine used only 200hrs, Brenderup-trailer + wakeboard + all needed accessories. Car: Mitsubishi Triton 4 wheel, only 6 years old. Boat and Car sells as a package or separate. For more information please contact: 087-8772320 or E-mail: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, B1,350,000.

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Company for sale - Owner retiring Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage. Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www. safewayasia.com.

Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 894 2124.

Speed Boat For Sale:

44’ Yacht - 8 berth layout with two bathrooms, B&G instruments and many options with Delivery to Phuket. THB 6,950,000, inq@sea-yss.com, www.sea-yss.com, 081 370 1995.

New Varianta 44’:

Business for sale Bertram 505 Conver for sale: SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE:

SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents. Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden

hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@ krabikon nect.com.

Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley. Price : 7,000,000 THB , Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

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.

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.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Car, Bike, Internet, Game shop: Car and Motorbike Rental

N E W S E A L I N ES AVA I LABLE: Orders are now open for the

new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@ sea-yss.com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.

2009 POWER CATAMARAN: 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D- 4 IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

Business For Sale

Nice location 1km. from the beach and pier. Chanote title. Walking distance to many shop. 2 story, 9room and 6bath. Upstairs:4bd with baths for rent. Downstairs:5rooms and 2bath, 2kitchen, restaurant, bar, beauty salon etc.Entrance from the front and back. Only 8.9 MB. Call: 081 270 6310

Rawai Restuarant for Sale:

Land area approx 3,800 sqm. Main road with twin house in compound. Big garden, mangoes, tamarind, banana trees and a large restaurant in middle. Good lease and low rent. Price : 1.3 MB. Khun Asok, Rawai. big_redchili@ yahoo.com, 089 646 7176.

Coffee shop/cafe/bar for sale: URGENT-fully equipped and

licensed,you walk in I walk out,can be changed to bar,2nd flr 3 bed a/c ff acc.3rd flr covered open area,2 x Honda clicks 4 rent,cheap rent paid to 2014. Price: 400K, rjpooklook@ hotmail.com, 094 316 1461.

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.

with Internet and Gaming Shop. Well established, for sale 2 Million THB. bargain, near Rawai beach. Contact Mr. Brown 081 090 9640 e-mail: info@ phuket-car-rentals.de.

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

Thai food in Patong close to beach and main shopping Jungceylon. First class equipment included pizza oven. Main road location, 350 sqm. Good lease cheap rent. Owner health problem must sell URGENT . Only 8 MB! kingcable_aaa@hotmail.com 0870 368 551.

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.

Laundry shop for sale: Laun-

Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq

Reduced for quick sale: 2 rai prime development land near Villa Market & the new Central Festival site, Laguna/ Bangtao area. Long registered leases THB 1,800,000. Minimal ground rent. Contact 087 884 0644.

Restaurant for Sale Urgent!: Seafood Europain and

dry shop for sale located in The Promenade Plaza Nanai Rd Patong. Free deposit, free key money, Three month rent free sign contract direct to owner of Plaza. K. Jeeppy, 093 160 6566, The_promenade@hotmail.com

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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.

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Please contact Khun Ay: 081-895-7597 Dive Center for sale: Once in a life time opportunity: Paradise Diving Asia Co.Ltd. is selling its 12 years established 5* Dive Center / Retail Shop in Phuket, Nai Yang plus it’s unique location and connections, paradisediver@live.com, 081 891 5539.

Massage shop Patong: Due

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Ronins look for bragging rights over Krabi in Andaman derby MATCH PREVIEW Kazira Hans kazesfreekick@gmail.com

fter a scoreless draw at Surakul Stadium last week, there are mixed emotions as Phuket FC prepare for their Andaman derby match this Saturday (March 22) against Krabi FC at one of the toughest stadiums in the league. Krabi Stadium in 2013 was Phuket FC’s Kryptonite as their embarrassing 3-1 loss back in September had fans calling local radio shows to vent their frustration and blame former coach Paniphol Kerdyam. This year will be different as the game will be played in dry season with no sloshing

and sliding all over the pitch (unless of course the host decides to water the grass that morning – and they might). The 2014 Krabi FC side is not the same team as last year, as many key players have bolted. New coach Thongsuk Sampahangsit, a former Bangkok FC coach, arrived in Krabi with his traditional football style, kick-and-rush, but his team still needs a lot of fine tuning to make that tactic work. The Andaman Eagles currently stand 14th on the Yamaha League-1 table after their away victory over League-1 newcomers Roi-Et United last weekend, while Phuket FC are 10th. Krabi FC play a 4-4-2 formation, with Brazilian Erivaldo Oliveira Da Silva (9), who scored the winning goal at Roi-Et, and Camer-

this match. Phuket FC have to show their will and determination to win in this game, unlike their dull and disappointing home match against TTMCustoms last week. The Ronins look like they could use a big push, if not a shove, to win. Krabi, meanwhile, have recovered from their first two losses and are back in the swing of things after their first victory. Will the Andaman rivalry be the impetus that Phuket FC need to push forward for promotion? It is time for Teco to reclaim bragging rights after that loss back in September. Don’t miss the showdown in Krabi tomorrow (March 22) at 6pm.

Will Phuket FC fans get to celebrate a goal in Krabi? Photo: Kazira Hans oonian star John Mary (36), forming a strong strike duo. But Coach Thongsuk has options, and could start Somkid Chamnansil (11) and Dutch forward Jean Black (10). The past few games have seen a rotation between these

four, but it seems likely that Coach Thongsuk will play Erivaldo and Black together, combining their height and speed. Phuket FC Coach Stefano “Teco” Cugurra is likely to stick to the same starting 11 as

last time out, with Tales Dos Santos set to mark Erivaldo and control the air. Krabi like to attack down the right wing, which means Phuket FC’s weaker left winger Dusit Nongprathum will have a run for his money in

Kaze’s prediction: Phuket FC 2–0 Krabi FC

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In a tougher than ever Division 2, French team Frogs Connection (in black) came out on top in a narrow 5-4 victory against Italy Phuket (blue). Photo: Karl Ward

Phuket Super Six Hong Kong win League: Season 7 Hong Kong took on Thai Stix in the finals of the Mekong Cup. Photo: Scott Murray

Mekong Cup HOCKEY Scott Murray

THE 20TH EDITION OF the Mekong Cup, an annual field hockey competition that takes place in Phuket, saw over B32,000 raised for charity as the Hong Kong Islanders took home a record fifth championship title in stunning fashion. In a thrilling final, the Bangkok-based Thai Stix team rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the HK Islanders, only to see their efforts fall short in the dying seconds when a last-second score saw the Chinese team snatch away the victory while Thai Stix were still celebrating their @thephuketnews

tying goal. This is Hong Kong’s first Mekong Cup title since 2011. T h e i n t e r n a t io n a l competition saw teams from all over Asia – with some players f lying in from Canada, the United States, and South Africa – compete in Phuket. More than B32,000 was raised for the Vivian Slot Scholarship Foundation, which helps female students affected by the 2004 tsunami to attend the University of Zagreb in Croatia to study medicine. I n a d d i t i o n , ove r B15,000 was raised to support Nicolas Brown, who was paralysed after a shooting in Chiang Mai last year.

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Phuket can reach TPL, says Fabiano Thailand given top golf honours

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t’s Thai Premier League or bust for Phuket’s Brazilian striker Ney Fabiano, as he aims to help The Ronin climb the last rung in the ladder to the country’s top-flight competition. “In my opinion, Phuket FC has a great team that can go to the TPL. We have a good president, good support from the fans, and the players are hungry to show we belong up there,” he says after a training session at the team’s new facilities in Chalong. Fabiano knows a thing or two about playing in the TPL. In 2007, he was the top goal scorer in Thailand’s top-flight with 18 goals while wearing the colours of Thai Tobacco Monopoly (now known as TTM-Customs FC, who Phuket played to a scoreless draw on March 16). Impressively, it was also his first year in the league. So far this year, Fabiano

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has been able to set the tone for the team with a game-winning header in Phuket FC’s season opener against Pattaya United on February 23 in front of the home fans. “I was so happy to score the first goal of the season and help my team get three points,” he says, “It’s important to continue to play well, especially since this team is like a family.”

Even with his years of experience playing for Thai clubs, Fabiano will be the first to tell you that he is not fluent in Thai. He’s actually married to a Filipino, with a five year-old daughter. Despite this, he and fellow Brazilians Coach Stefano “Teco” Cugurra and teammate Tales Dos Santos are able to translate between the Thai players and their foreign

teammates – Christan Alex and Eber Henrique – both of whom only speak Portuguese. with very little English Fabiano insists, however, that football is a language in itself. “In football, you just know what to do when a player is in a certain position. It’s a language that fooballers, everywhere in the world, know how to speak,” he says.

TH E K I NGDOM H AS something new to boast about. Thailand was recently recognised with the “Best International Golfing Destination” award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the 6th Asia Golf Industry Show in New Delhi. “We are all aware that much business is done on the golf course, and I am overjoyed that India’s eminent businessmen and women find Thai golf courses worthy of such a prestigious award,” said Director of the TAT New Delhi Office, Ms Runjuan Tongrut. Thailand boasts over 250 world-class golf courses,

many of them designed by famous architects. Hua Hin, a resort town south of Bangkok, was also recently voted the no. 1 Golf Destination in Asia at the IAGTO awards in Spain. In Phuket, the Blue Canyon Country Club – which hosted the Johnny Walker Classic – is considered among the best in the area, along with Laguna-Banyan Tree and Red Mountain courses. The country is also home to superstar golfers, including Thongchai Jaidee who holds the record for most career earning on the Asian Tour, and both Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Thaworn Wiratchant, who have each won the Asian Tour in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Kingdom set to lead Asia in EurAsia Cup next week GOLF IT’S GOING TO BE A THAI affair during next week’s EurAsia Cup just outside Kuala Lumpur, as Team Asia captain Thongchai Jaidee leads a strong squad dripping with world-class golfing talent. The Ryder Cup-style event will pit Team Asia against Team Europe, captained by Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez, and will take place from March 27 to 29. Team Asia will feature Thai heavyweight golfers Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Prayad Marksaeng in addition to Thongchai, a three-time Asian Tour winner and the highest earning golfer in tour history with over US$4 million (B130 million) in career earnings. Kiradech, nichnamed the “Asian John Daley” for his heavy frame, is currently the no. 1-ranked golfer in Asia after winning the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit crown last season. His aggressive style of play has proven popular with

fans, and is a big reason he won the Maybank Malaysian Open and finished third in the CIMBClassic last year. “Malaysia is like my second home,” the 24-year-old said,“From a very young age, I was taught by my first coach to play aggressively and aim for the pins. Therefore, I think my

game is well suited for match play as I’m always aiming for birdies and eagles.” Meanwhile, Prayad has been part of the Asian Tour since it began in its modern form in 1995, and was one of the first 10 men on the tour to reach US$1 million (B33 million) in career earnings. thephuketnews

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RBFC reel in 5th annual tournament FISHING

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ver 75 anglers from 10 countries participated in this year’s Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Rawai Beach Sport Fishing Club, held offshore from the Similan Islands over three days from February 25 to 27. The three hard-fought days resulted in the release of one marlin, two sailfish and the capture of an impressive array of all other species from the 19 participating boats. Prizes

were given for the largest fish in each of nine eligible species. In the final analysis, the Champion Team award – given to the squad that secures the most points based on the tag and release of the eligible species – was shared by two teams, each with 110 points. The winners were visiting Australian team Fish Darwin, for their marlin and sailfish, and the KP Team, with an impressive four best of species awards plus one second place. The award for longest marlin also went to Fish Darwin, with a 167cm black marlin

tagged and released on day two. Fish Darwin also scooped the sailfish prize with a 203cm fish tagged and released on day three. Runners up in the sailfish section were Team Fish Eagle with a tagged and released day one fish of 188cm. Most impressive amongst the non-billfish were several good Trevally with the species winner of 16.5kg caught by the Ardent Anglers team; several good Wahoo led by a prize-winning 12.8kg fish to the Rawai Pla Boyz; and a few nice dog-toothed Tuna taken by the KP team to 10.4kg to

win them the Tuna award. The KP team also led the field in the Barracuda section, with a 7.1kg fish, the Mackerel section with a 7.5kg fish and the “Other Species” section with an impressive 12.3kg Bullhead Grouper. All the winners were honoured during the awards ceremony at KanEang@Pier restaurant in Chalong in front of over 150 participants and their families, anglers, boat owners, sponsors and crew members. For the full results, visit www.rawaibeachfishingclub. com.

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omas Rosicky fired Arsenal back into the Premier League title race as the Czech midfielder’s quick-fire strike clinched a crucial 1-0 win over north London rivals Tottenham last Sunday (March 16). Arsene Wenger’s side began the weekend seven points behind Chelsea, but they moved to within four points of the leaders – with a game in hand – thanks to Rosicky’s winner after just 72 seconds. The Czech midfielder’s goal, and the gritty defensive display that followed it, secured Arsenal’s first league win at White Hart Lane since 2007 in Wenger’s 999th match in charge. The third placed Gunners feared their title challenge was fading after a defeat at Stoke, but they are firmly back in the race and a titanic encounter against Jose Mourinho’s Chel-

Arsenal’s Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the match between Spurs and Arsenal at White Hart Lane. Photo: AFP/Carl Court sea side looming at Stamford Bridge this weekend. Tottenham’s third successive defeat was harsh on Tim Sherwood’s fifth placed team, who look to have blown their chances of qualifying for the Champions League via a top-

four finish. Rosicky was only playing because of an injury to the club’s record signing Mesut Ozil, but he took less than two minutes to make a more decisive contribution than the German has managed for

months. The day before (March 15), leaders Chelsea surrendered the initiative in the Premier League title race as they had two players and boss Jose Mourinho sent off in a shock 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa. Fabian Delph’s f licked strike in the 82nd minute, either side of dismissals for Willian and Ramires, stopped the Blues maintaining their advantage over second-placed Manchester City, who are now just six points behind Chelsea with three games in hand. Tempers flared in stoppagetime when Mourinho took his protestations over Ramires’ red card onto the pitch before receiving his marching orders from referee Chris Foy. It was a bitter end to a frustrating match for Mourinho, who watched his lacklustre side labour in vain to break down Villa before succumbing to Delph’s winner. As well as their games in hand, Manuel Pellegrini’s City have a superior goal difference to Chelsea and Mourinho could be forgiven for feeling he is cursed at Villa Park – the only top-flight ground in England at which he has not won. Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard scored two penalties as Liverpool closed to within four points of Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 3-0 win at beleaguered rivals Manchester United last Sunday (March 16). Gerrard found the net from 12 yards either side of half-time before Luis Suarez added a third goal in the 84th minute to give Liverpool their first victory at Old Trafford in five years. Gerrard should have had a hat-trick of spot-kicks, with a third penalty hitting the post

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after United captain Nemanja Vidic had been shown a second yellow card for felling Daniel Sturridge, but it was to prove anecdotal. Gerrard said that the result proved that Liverpool were “genuine contenders” for the title, but although they have a game in hand on Chelsea, manager Brendan Rodgers sounded a note of caution. “Our dominance in the match was clear,” he said. “We

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could arguably have scored five or six and that is testament to the quality of the players.” While Rodgers’s side look more like potential champions with each display, United’s season continues to unravel. This was United’s fifth home defeat of the campaign and having started the day 11 points below the Champions League places, their hopes of a top-four finish have been all but extinguished. AFP

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Raju century brings Patong back CRICKET Paddy Morton

eemat Raju produced a dominant century for Patong Cricket Club in their encounter with The Village in the Jones Lang LaSalle League last Sunday (March 16) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG). His 118 not-out came off just 93 balls and helped Patong secure their first win of what has been a disappointing season thus far. The win gives Patong an outside chance of reaching the knock-out stages of the tournament should they win their remaining games. Patong went into the game in desperate need of a win and showed glimpses of the form that saw them to the final of the Jones Lang LaSalle League last season. The Village, having already beaten Patong earlier this season, would’ve been confident of a repeat performance. Patong, batting first for the first time this season, got off to a dashing start as openers Dave Watson and Seemat Raju posted 52 off 46 balls for the first wicket before Watson (29 runs off 30) fell to the bowling of Olly Wingate. Fears of an early collapse – a Patong speciality in recent seasons – were dispelled after Neil Quail and Raju added a rapid 88 off 51 deliveries to take the score to 140 before Quail (33 runs off 30) presented Kevin Quilty with his second catch and Tom Gordon his first wicket. At this stage, Raju had reached his 50. A scratchy 17 runs off 28 from

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Taisumov, Chope ready for glory MMA

THE PHUKET MMA SCENE continues to be all over the sport’s premier promotion, as Mairbeck Taisumov and Will Chope are set to enter the cage this Sunday (March 23) at UFC Fight Night 38 in Natal, Brazil. Taisumov (21-4), an Austrian-born Chechnyan fighter, will be fighting 30-year-old Michel Prazeres (17-1) who defeated Jesse Ronson in his last bout back in September. Taisumov, 25, was originally set to take on Gleison Tibau until he pulled out just one month ago. In January, Taisumov made his UFC debut with a decision victory over Tae Hyun Bang in Singapore. Now, the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp product will look to impress UFC officials in the lightweight category. Meanwhile, Chope (19-6) – a featherweight with strong ties to several MMA camps in Phuket – will fight Diego Brandao (18-9) on the same card. The 23-year-old American will look to bounce back from a TKO loss back in January against Max Holloway, his UFC debut.

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Seemat Raju acknowledges applause after a stellar performance. Photo: Neil Quail Paddy Morton provided little respite as Raju continued to dominate at the other end. When Morton departed with the score on 183, The Village were in real danger. In strode Imitaz Mushtaq, who took little time to get going, striking several ferocious straight drives. It was on 86 when Raju finally gave Village a chance after skying a wide delivery, which looped towards the hands of Divan Mydeen but still fell to the ground. Despite a communication breakdown in attempting a single on 99,

Raju reached a superb 100. With the help of Mushtaq’s quick fire 47 not-out, the total was pushed to

277 runs off the allotted 35 overs. In his last match on the island, Martin Foster, with opening partner Mydeen, were in need of a quick start with an imposing total to chase. Soton Alamin, in his first game of the season, found a tidy line and length from the outset, tying both Villagers down and beating the outside edge on numerous occasions. The breakthrough for Patong came with the introduction of the leg-spin of Morton. A well-flighted googly had Foster’s bails off and the collapse was on. Mydeen (35 runs off 40) and Donovan (31 runs off 30) provided some resistance, however, the regular fall of wickets meant that The Village fell just short of the 139 runs needed to earn a losing bonus point and the inning ended on 134 all-out. The pick of Patong’s bowlers was Alamin who, despite receiving a warning for an untimely spotting of f light MH370, finished with 3 wickets for 24 off his 7 overs. Patong won by 144 runs. This Sunday (March 23) sees the Thalang take on ICC. Play starts at 10am at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang. For more information, visit phuketcricketgroup.com.

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HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run 1465: 4pm, Saturday, March 22

Hares: Dr F****** Jekyll & Lesser Dips**t

Directions: If you are coming from

Patong, go down the hill towards the Caltex lights, but long before the lights turn right at the Family Mart on the right just where the road divider starts. Follow that road until you get to a T junction and turn right. Take the first road left after that opposite the elephant camp. If coming from Chalong go north

to Central and turn left. Carry on past the golf course, go through Tung Tong village and turn left just before the bridge (road is being widened). Go up that road. Where you see the elephant camp turn left. Note: We are not laagering at JC’s house. Follow the concrete road up the hill and continue to follow signs to the Laager. Note: the last section is very steep for about 50 metres. Bus pick-up: Kamala: 14:30; Patong: 15:00 More info: phuket-hhh.com

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Ireland, England eye World Cup after tough Six Nations SIX NATIONS

reland deservedly won the Six Nations but it was World Cup hosts England who had arguably even greater cause for optimism looking ahead to the 2015 global jamboree. The Irish gave retiring centre great Brian O’Driscoll a fairytale farewell with a dramatic 22-20 win against France in Paris on Saturday that saw them take the title in the final match of the Championship. But it is not results against each other that will determine whether Europe’s finest can lift the World Cup but how they perform against the southern hemisphere giants of defending champions New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. And it is here a youthful England side, who might have enjoyed a Grand Slam but for a frantic final five minutes during an opening defeat by France, could have the edge. They, unlike their Home Nations rivals, know what it is like to beat the All Blacks,

Ireland’s centre Brian O’Driscoll (front right) celebrates with his teammates and the trophy after winning the Six Nations championship by beating France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. Photo: AFP/Franck Fife and they will travel to New Zealand for a post-season tour buoyed by the emergence of a world-class second row pairing in Joe Launchbury and Courtney Lawes. Meanwhile half-backs Owen Farrell and Danny Care

were increasingly assured in a back division where full-back Mike Brown excelled in both attack and defence. England, the lone European winners of the World Cup, can take heart from recalling that Clive Woodward’s global

champions didn’t complete the Grand Slam until months before they triumphed at the 2003 edition. In the end a 52-11 hammering of Italy in Rome wasn’t enough for England to snatch the title on points difference

from Ireland and captain Chris Robshaw promised it would be a spur to better things. “We made a vow to each other in Rome on Saturday that next year is going to be our year,” said the Harlequins flanker in the Daily Telegraph.

“We desperately want to take the next step in 2015 and win the Six Nations Championship. “Then our sights will be set on the World Cup.” Ireland have never got beyond the quarter-finals of a World Cup but that could change next year. Their new coach, Joe Schmidt, won the Six Nations at his first attempt and the way in which they tactically overwhelmed two-time defending champions Wales 26-3 was a testament to the New Zealander’s astute planning. The spine of the Ireland side looks sound, with fullback Rob Kearney, half-backs Jonathan Sexton and Conor Mu r ray, back-row Peter O’Mahony and prop Cian Healy all impressing during this Six Nations. O’Driscoll will leave big boots to fill but Ireland flanker Chris Henry said: “I think we have to capitalise on this now in terms of the World Cup. “There’s no telling how far this team can go.” AFP

Russia, Crimea rugby clash Running man keeps going ends in improbable draw RUNNING RUGBY UNION NOT SO MUCH SIX NAtions as One Nation, Russia played Crimea last Saturday (March 15) in a rugby union match which ended in a draw, the day before the referendum on seperating from Ukraine took place. Neither is known for its rugby tradition and few in the crowd at the stadium in Simferopol, Crimea’s capital, seemed to be fans of the game. But the end result – a 5959 draw – was cheered by the crowd, many of whom said they would vote to join Russia in Sunday’s (March 16) referendum. “Everything is equal, everything is fine and it will be the same for us after the referendum.” said Viktor Kobus, 47,

after his first ever rugby match. The odds seemed to be against Crimea from the start. Not only did the Russians occupy the home dressing room before the game but Crimea’s amateurs were up against a professional side drawn from a new national league. The absence of applause at conversions suggested that most of the crowd did not know what was happening. Many chants from the crowd seemed

to reference the referendum. With the score at 40-17 at half-time, Russia looked to win in a rout before Crimea pulled an unlikely draw. Crimean lock Roman Kartashov insisted that rugby would always remain above politics. “This is a friendly game. Sportsmen have always friendly and they always will be, regardless of the political situation.” AFP

WITH SO MANY MEDALS AROUND his neck, each one for a different race he has conquered, Kenyan runner Jackson Kibet Kenei has what some would call a good problem But while the Phuket-based athlete has been securing podium victories, the bad problem is still in the back of his mind: he can’t afford to go to his mother’s funeral. For the past few months, the soft-spoken 30-year-old had been sending what little money from his winnings back to his home in Eldoret, Kenya to pay for his 73-year-old mother’s hospital fees. She was suffering from liver and kidney problems until she took her last breath just two weeks ago. “I got a call when I was watching rugby. It is very hard since I cannot afford to go back home,” Kenei says. The Kenyan dreams of competing in the Olympics, believing that his strong suit – 10km events – will help get him there. It was his brother and mother who pushed him to start running in the first place.

At 13, Kenei would run 7km to school and back, sometimes coming home for lunch and logging well over 15km a day. After turning pro at the age of 23, he competed in many major events globally and took home his first international podium in Frankfurt, Germany five years later. Kenei, and his manager Darren Slattery, believe Phuket’s hilly terrain and heat will push him to become one of the top runners in the world. Running 10km in 28 minutes and 47 seconds, he is less than two minutes away from the world record. “For what he’s equipped with he’s done very well,” Slattery says, in reference to Kenei’s worn-out trainers. For now, this running man just has to keep going. thephuketnews