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WATER PARK OPENS SOON

BY NEXT YEAR PHUKET WILL HAVE A NEW 40-RAI WATER PARK WITH 20 RIDES

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Levente Perjesi is overseeing the development of the new attraction in Kathu.

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y early next year Phuket will have a major new attraction for tourists and locals: Phuket Aquapark, a 40-rai water park near Bangwad Dam in Kathu.

The park’s Hungarian and Polish investors are aiming for 3,000 visitors a day to the 20-million-Euro (B800 million) project. The park will have pools and rides covering 6,000 square metres.

Certainly it will be open by next Songkran, says Levente Perjesi, the Hungarian director of Csenki Co, the Board of Investment-registered company behind the Aquapark project.

“We would like Thai people to enjoy

this Thai celebration [at the park].”

There were noises about the water park some years ago, then all went quiet.

Mr Perjesi told The Phuket News on Tuesday (August 19), “We started the idea in 2009 but we had to suspend it because of political and financial problems. We restarted in June this year.

“The project will offer a wide variety of attractions, with more

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than 20 ultimate water rides and six pools.”

Components of rides for the water park are piled all over the landscape waiting to be assembled. The slides are manufactured by Polin of Turkey, which has been involved in some 2,500 water parks in 90 countries.

The site for the park was chosen partly because of its proximity to the Bangwad reservoir. The park will need large amounts of water.

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t’s been another week of beach demolitions, with several well-known restaurants disappearing beneath the buckets of excavators.

On August 14 officers from Sirinart Marine National Park, backed by Royal Thai Navy Marines descended on Nai Yang Beach.

In a very short time they ripped down the Batik Seafood restaurant and a house built by the restaurant’s owner, Suchart Petcharat.

Officials said that Mr Suchart had already been warned that the house and restaurant were built illegally on park land, and had been told to demolish both. When the deadline passed and he had still not demolished the structures, the Park team moved in. He will be sent a bill for the cost of demolition.

The following day, last Friday, the famed Lotus restaurant on Bang Tao Beach was turned into a pile of rubble.

The neighbouring Palm Beach

Nai Yang: Mr Kobi’s bar with its famed ‘Broken English’ is currently being gutted.

Club was also ripped down.

The island’s famed Lotus restaurant, which started as a bamboo-chairs-in-the-sand eatery and grew over the years into a chic high-end place with haute Thai cuisine with a 180-degree sea view, became a pile of rubble.

The restaurant, sitting atop a wall built out onto the beach, was plainly illegal, and hotels in the area such as those in

the Laguna complex and the neighbouring Moevenpick, had long resented Lotus’ ability to suck guests out of their restaurants to eat at its tables.

More demolitions took place on Friday along Bang Tao Bay to the south of Lotus, mostly small wooden restaurants and bars, many of them already abandoned and halfdestroyed by the low season weather.

On Tuesday, it was again the turn of Nai Yang Beach.

About 100 troops and officials including National Park officers and local government offices held an open-air meeting to allow people with businesses along Nai Yang Beach to prove they have the right to be there.

Forty-seven people who have been running businesses along the edge of the sand were told to bring their land titles and other documents to the meeting at 10:30am.

“The only thing that can prove the right of land possession is government documents.

No other explanations will be accepted,” said Cdr Pornprom

Sakultem of the Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Naval Area Command. “Just give me the facts – that will be enough.

“Business owners alone will be allowed to talk with officers.

If lawyers try to represent them, they will be removed,” he added.

The business owners were then separated into three groups, to discuss matters with officers from the Land Department, the Marine Office, the Royal Forestry Department and OrBorTor Sakoo, with the military watching over all.

As a result of the discussions, it was discovered that 14 people have businesses on 10.5 rai of land covered by a SorKor 1 land paper. The land was bought years ago by the owners of the Indigo Pearl Resort, who have applied for upgrade to Chanote.

None of the 14 managed to prove any right to be on the land. Three agreed to demolish their structures.

“The other 11 did not. They based their claim to be there on a 2004 court ruling that they

were not on public land,” said Cdr Pornprom.

“However, the SorKor 1 paper is being upgraded to Chanote, in the name of the Indigo Pearl Resort, which means they will no longer have any right to use it,” he explained.

The cases of the 11 people will be passed to prosecutors who will decide whether they will be tried before the Provincial Court or a Military Court.

More people were found to have businesses on two pieces of land belonging to Dang Laolah.

Seven members of his family (or people who have bought land from them) have guest houses, restaurants, minimarts, tour agencies and other shops on one of the two pieces, and already have a court decision confirming their right to occupy the land.

However, OrBorTor Sakoo officials will now check whether they have building permits. Some of the buildings are two-storey, apparently contravening height restrictions on land close to the eged of the sea.

As for the other piece, this is the subject of a long court case that is now in the Supreme Court, so the military said they would not touch it at this stage.

However, after officers surveyed the land on Tuesday, part of it was found to encroach on Sirinart Marine National Park.

Apart from the three people who agreed to remove their businesses from the Indigo Pearl land, another 26 admitted they had no paperwork and agreed to knock down their structures.

“They must finish this by this Friday (August 22). If any are left by Saturday, we will

send in the excavators,” said Sumeth Suwannarat, Palad of OrBorTor Sakoo, adding that they had all been given notice to quit last Friday (August 15).

The Phuket News found that 10 businesses, some with well-known names, have already begun demolishing their businesses. They are Rotcharin Seafood Restaurant, Chai Batik, Savoey Restaurant, Wat’s bar, Marina Seafood Restaurant, Blackcat Restaurant, Original Thai Massage shop, Mr Kobi Bar, Linda Restaurant and Hula Shop.

So far untouched are Lee Pizzeria, Kwanta Seafood, Phen’s Restaurant and Fiesta Restaurant.

Other businesses that have not agreed to demolish have received deadline papers from OrBorTor Sakoo giving them 30 days to begin, and seven days after that to complete.

“After that we will demolish them ourselves. They will receive the bill for our services and we will also check their tax records,” said Cdr Pornprom.

“Two men, Tawee Ngerndee and Wallop Sae-Lao, will be allowed to stay where they are. After checking with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) we are exercising flexibility in these two cases because they have lived here for a long time and are very poor,” he explained.

“If the Highways Department or local government wish to develop the land they are on, they will be provided with housing elsewhere by OrBorTor Sakoo,” he added.

“To sum up, any businesses that do not have land titles must hand the land back to the state.

They should understand and do this before it is too late,” he said.

New water park close to opening in Kathu From page 1 However, recycling will mean that Phuket Aquapark (a working name – by the time it opens, the facility may have a different name) takes the least possible toll on water resources and the local environment, Mr Perjesi says.

“Our pool technology and waste

water system are from Hungary and are environmentally friendly. These will be up and running by the end of this year.”

“Our main goal is to bring some new excitement to the island,” Mr Perjesi told The Phuket News, “because there is a huge demand [for this] from tourists and also from local residents.

“There is still room in the market to provide different kinds of recreational activities here.

“All of us who work on the project are very excited to be creating a new [attraction] for Phuket. And it will also create more than 150 job opportunities for Thai people.” thephuketnews

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We’re in the money!

Couple win lottery A

couple from Rawai will never forget the number 662842. That was the number on the lottery tickets they bought on August 13 on a whim.

It was the first time Sutin and Puangkaew Nuanjan had ever bought a ticket in the national lottery – and it was a winner that netted them B24 million.

They told The Phuket News, “We went to the Wednesday [flea] market in Rawai and when we saw a lottery vendor we decided to try our luck.”

They asked for two tickets with the numbers 8240 in it – the registration number of their car is Bor Jor 8240, but the closest the vendor could offer was 662842. Close enough – that number was the big winner.

Mr Sutin said he was at a party with friends when he learned about their win. He walked out quietly, he said, then ran to find his wife to give her a big hug. “We were both crying and laughing at

Sutin and Puangkaew Nuanjan with their winning tickets. the same time,” he said.

It’s too early to make plans for what to do with the money, the couple said, though they have already decided that they will share it with their four daughters, aged 26, 24, 21 and 14.

Whatever the final number, it could not have come at

a better time: Mr Sutin, 46, was laid off from the Royal Phuket Yacht Club two months ago. Mrs Puangkaew, 39, is a teacher’s assistant at Wat Sawang Arom School. The excitement is not yet over. The couple bought two tickets with the winning number, and say the vendor had at least three

After being subdued with a stun gun, Niwat Phusangsri is stretchered out of the building.

Man killed in meth-fueled rampage ONE MAN IS DEAD AND two of his friends are in hospital severely injured after one of them, in a jealous rage fueled by methamphetamine, wreaked havoc with a meat cleaver.

Some 30 police rushed to the incident on the evening of August 14 after the wife of one of the victims made an emergency call.

Arriving at the dwelling on Soi Suksan Khao Rang in Phuket Town, officers found a man and a woman lying on the floor with slash wounds from the cleaver.

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had been slashed twice in the stomach.

While police kept their attacker, 25-year-old Niwat Phusangsri, at bay, the two were carried out and rushed to hospital, but Mr Chalermpol later died of his injuries.

Special Unit officers under Pol Lt Col Pravit Engchuan tried to grab Niwat, who was yelling and screaming, and waving the cleaver around, but he evaded them. He ran into another room and slammed the door.

Before police could get into the room he attempted to commit suicide by slashing his own throat and then by drinking highly toxic methomyl insecticide.

Police used a stun gun to

get him under control before sending him in handcuffs to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Mr Chalermpon’s wife Monnaya Janchawong, said that Niwat and her husband had been smoking crystal methamphtamine (ya ice) and Niwat decided that his girlfriend, Ms Rariya, and Mr Chalermpol were flirting.

He f lew i nto a rage, grabbed the cleaver and slashed Ms Rariya twice.

Chalermpol tried to stop Niwat, who turned on him and hacked at him with the cleaver.

Niwat, when he has sufficiently recovered from his attempted suicide, will be charged with the murder of Mr Chalermpol and the attempted murder of Ms Rariya.

more with the same number.

More celebration can be expected in Rawai in coming days.

The Phuket News understands that one of these was a construction worker from Isan, who has already collected his money and gone home to a life of ease.

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Hard Rock GM nabbed in Sydney over killing THE GENERAL MANAGER of the Hard Rock Café in Patong, 42-year-old Gerard Caleo, was arrested last Friday morning (August 15) when he landed at Sydney Airport in Australia, accused of his part in a murder that took place 24 years ago in the ritzy Double Bay area of Sydney.

He was arrested when he flew into Australia from Malaysia.

The victim in the 1990 murder was Rita Caleo, who was stabbed to death in the bathroom of her home. The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Detective Inspector John Lehmann, from the Unsolved Homicide Team, as saying that her killing was made to look like a robbery.

“An intruder broke into the house and she was attacked in her bedroom,” he said. “It was a horrific murder.”

Her killing came less than a year after her brother, Dr Michael Chye, son of a highranking policeman in Malaysia, was shot dead by an assailant waiting in the garage of his home.

The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Insp Lehmann as saying that police are sure that

Gerard Caleo. Photo: Phuket News TV the two killings were linked.

“Rita Caleo was murdered some 10 months after the murder of Dr Michael Chye, and yes ... we believe that the same persons are responsible.

“We know there are a number of people who were involved in Mrs Caleo and Dr Chye’s deaths and we are hoping to make more arrests in the future.

“My advice to anyone who was involved in these incidents, even if only by association, is to contact us before we come to you.”

Mrs Caleo was married to restaurateur Mark Caleo.

Gerard is understood to be his younger brother. He was just 18 at the time of her murder.

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he Land Department has set up a special committee to investigate the land ownership document of two plots of land totalling 65 rai, bordering on Freedom Beach and with a murky past going back to the beginning of World War II. At a meeting on Tuesday (August 19) at Provincial Hall, Thammasak Chana and Somyot Loawzoo of the Land Department and Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut issued a public statement that the committee will investigate the document trail for the two parcels before any cancellation of land documents can be contemplated.

Mr Thammasak, deputy director of the Land Department, spoke about anonymous individuals who had filed complaints with the Ministry of Interior and the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) urging them to investigate the land.

The complainants said they believed the land was inside the Nakkerd Hills Royal Forest.

The Royal Forestry Department (RFD), too, believes this is the case.

Freedom Beach, the last large beach on Phuket untouched by hotels or development.

If it finds illegal or incorrect documents along the paper trail, the committee will have the power to deny ownership of the land by individuals.

The committee will investigate and consider the evidence for 60 days, during which time anyone accused of encroaching will have a chance to present any legal land documents for the committee to examine.

Eakkachai Sae’iew and Benja Sawetwaan bought the land 17 years ago and received full chanote titles in 2011.

Club Med and officials agree on new green space for public use CLUB MED HAS AGREED with the Provincial Administration Organisation and Karon municipality officials to develop a public health and sports park on five rai of the exclusive beachfront property.

The latest agreement follows a meeting on Monday (August 11) in which Club Med had initially agreed to allocate three rai for a public development upon renewing its lease with the OrBorJor next year.

As agreed in that meeting, Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) Chief Paiboon Upasating, along with Karon administrators and representatives from Club Med inspected the 36-rai site on Saturday (August 16) morning, to discuss what the public

space development might be.

The OrBorJor has leased the prime seaside plot of land to Club Med since 1985, and the 30-year lease is due to expire in September next year.

Club Med representative and coordinator Mr Wijit Dasanthad said that Club Med is prepared to cover all construction costs for the proposed development, which was agreed among members of the inspection team would be (themed) “the lung of Karon … a green space ... for residents of Karon and Phuket to exercise and play sports.”

The development is central to the negotiations for the lease renewal, which has been agreed at a cost to Club Med of B27 million per year for just three years.

The land was investigated by the PACC at the end of that year, and was visited the following month by Pheu Thai Party spokesman Phrompong Nopparit, who gave his public opinion, in front of Ms Benja, that the papers were dodgy.

But more than three years on, there is no sign that things have moved any closer to a resolution.

At the same meeting a lawyer for Mr Eakkachai slammed the Land Department for setting up the committee,

pointing out that the matter is already before the courts.

The lawyer, Ake Srisamuth, said at the meeting, “This case is already with the court. If the Land Department sets up a committee to investigate the same matter, then what is going to happen if the committee disproves the chanote [land title] and the judge approves it?”

Mr Ake said his client bought the two pieces of land in question before 1990 and had requested Chanote papers

back then, offering tax records he paid to prove.

But in 1997 the Land Department issued a ruling prohibiting the granting of a chanote for the land. By that time, however, the owner already had court approval to go ahead with the application.

“In the past so many parties have been involved in this matter and the chanotes for the 65 rai have been scrutinized many, many times.

“The land owner wanted to build a resort but has had to stop the project. Although he now has a chanote for these two plots, he will not be able to sell them. He is paying high interest and owes as much as B400 million [for the land].

“If the 65 rai of ocean view land were put on the market today, it would be worth about B1 billion,” Mr Ake said.

The committee, which will be chaired by the Land Department, will also include representatives of the Muang District Office, the Mayor of Karon, the Krabi office of the RFD, and the Land Department’s Academic, Suthicha Sirirat

More Phuket Town cables to be moved underground PHUKET CITY MUNICIpality has launched a new campaign to put power and phone cables underground, this time on Trang Rd, Narison Rd and Montri Rd. On Monday (August 18) Thavon Jirapatsopon, deputy mayor, said the city will work with the Provincial Electricity Authority, and telephone companies TOT and CAT, and others to make the roads more attractive and safe from loose wires.

The project commenced on August 7, with the aim of improving the view and removing power poles that could be dangerous to drivers and pedestrians.

Power cables have already

Typical bird’s nest of cables, on Montri Rd, where cables will soon be buried. been put underground or hidden along Thalang Rd, Soi Rommanee, Krabi Rd, Deebuk Rd, Rassada Rd

and Phang Nga Rd (the old town part), along with parts of Phuket Rd, Thepkrasattri Rd and Yaowarat Rd. thephuketnews

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Thousands to join anti-graft parade T Police gather up the cash on the gamblers’ table at the Phuket Town Inn.

Phuket hotel ordered shut after 27 caught in raid on gambling THE PHUKET TOWN INN, a seven-storey two-star hotel in Phuket Town, was ordered closed indefinitely last Friday morning (August 15) after 27 gamblers were arrested in a meeting room in the hotel the night before.

Navy marines and police who arrested the gamblers also seized casino chips and B66,660 in cash in the raid, just before midnight.

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Royal Thai Navy Cmdr Pornprom Sakoltem ordered the hotel to shut down while the management’s involvement in the makeshift casino is investigated.

It was the second raid of the night. At 10pm the same task force, acting on a tipoff, raided the house on Soi Ruamjai in Koh Kaew, seizing casino chips and B21,800, and arresting 10 gamblers.

he National AntiCorruption Commission (NACC) Phuket Office will hold a seminar and parade on September 6 in Phuket to support Thai National Anti-Corruption day.

“The NACC in Phuket, local government officers and about 2,000 students will parade from Sanam Chai Park in front of Phuket Provincial Hall to Saphan Hin on September 6,” said Apidet Kongkhayan of the NACC’s Phuket office this week.

“We will show our power; we will show that we don’t want corruption in Phuket,” he added.

Meanwhile, the NACC’s head office on Phitsanuloke Rd in Bangkok held the exhibition to educate members of the public about the various tricks employed in corruption and the history of anti-corruption efforts and

organisations established to battle this social scourge.

A panel discussion was also staged, entitled “Enough Corruption”.

Further in the future, a museum which will serve as a learning centre about corruption will open in the middle of next year so anyone who wants to know anything about corruption – and how to fight it – can come to learn more. It will also have a website.

The NACC today (August 22) unveiled a pick-up truck painted with anticorruption messages.

The truck will cruise the streets of Bangkok as part of a publicity campaign to raise public awareness about the problem of corruption and what the public can and should do to counter this scourge.

“That’s just in the capital.” Mr Apidate said. “We have yet to received in-

formation about a similar exhibition in Phuket.”

However, the management team of NACC in Bangkok will hold seminars or similar events in Phuket this month, he said.

“The schedule has yet to officially set, so I can’t give you any details at the moment.”

Some private companies in Phuket have also set up a network and have a continuous program to battle corruption in parallel with the NACC. “Although we are a private organisation, but we also join the parade on September 6. We have the same goals,” said Dr Surin Bamrungphol, the President of the Phuket Anti-Corruption Network (PACN).

“Our network has more than 37,000 members so far, which makes us stronger than any government office and means we can set

up programmes faster and more easily.

We have many anticorruption programmes to train students – I believe the concept of resisting corruption should be introduced to people when they are children,” he explained.

He said that any association could join the PACN. “And please join the parade on Thailand National AntiCorruption day.

“You will learn a lot about it,” he added.

Organisations that are already members of the PACN include the Phuket Tourist Association, the Phuket Lawyers Association, Phuket Reporters Club, the Federation of Thai Hotels and the State Enterprise Worker Relations Confederation.

The Phuket Vocational College and Rajabhat University Phuket are also involved.

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Rain forces opening of Central underpass

hen heavy rains caused the construction site at the junction in front of Central Festival Phuket to flood on Saturday morning (August 16), officials had no choice but to prematurely open the underpass to allow north-south bound traffic to pass, even though the pumping and electrical systems were not fully operational.

Since then, the flooding has also damaged the northbound road through the intersection, so that has been blocked off and the tunnel is now the only way through.

Those travelling north and planning to head towards Kathu should either take the Chao Fa City Rd or go through the underpass and then turn left down Klong Bang Yai Rd. Repairs to the ground-level road will take about a month, after which the underpass will again be closed so that it can be finished.

Phuket Highways Chief Samak Luadwonghat said that the systems for the underpass

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Fugitive Somkiet Rawungwong with his captors.

Above left, the lake at Patong Police Station. Right, the Central underpass on Saturday, awash but still drivable. are about 50 per cent ready, awaiting back-up electrical systems to be installed by the Provincial Electricity Authority.

He explained that the decision to open up the underpass to traffic yesterday was the only way to alleviate a heavy traffic jam caused by flooding on top of the underpass.

He noted that while some floodwater had drained and temporarily flooded the underpass as cars passed through, it was not hazardous and as soon as the initial jam cleared

the underpass was closed and the water swiftly pumped out.

Since then debris and building materials have been cleared so that one lane through the underpass can be used by traffic.

Mr Somsak explained that the final pumping system will have three pumps – one main and two backups – and a backup electrical system (in the case of blackout) will also be implemented before the underpass is ready for official opening.

This Mercedes on 50 Pi Rd has seen better days...

Last weekend’s rain also took its expected toll on Patong, with the Patong Police Station having, as usual, the deepest flooding.

Traffic had to move through water 15 to 20cm deep along parts of Sai Nam Yen Rd, Phang Meuang Sai Gor Rd and Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd. Flooding is a perennial problem in Patong – something that successive mayors have always promised but never succeeded in fixing.

People are advised not to wade in the water if they have cuts on their feet or legs because of the risk of contracting leptospirosis.

They should also be wary

of power lines dangling in the floodwater. There have been cases of people electrocuted in the past during flooding.

Above Patong, a landslide brought on by heavy rain last Friday morning (August 15) toppled a wall on 50 Pi Rd, crushing five vehicles and a motorcycle.

Kathu District Officer Sayan Chaichanawong took officials to inspect the site. They were told that the 50-metrelong retaining wall was under construction, the aim being to prevent a landslide, but the heavy rain came before it could be completed.

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Man wanted for kidnap and murder arrested A MAN WANTED FOR kidnapping a young girl eight years ago in Nakhon Sri Thammarat and for having a hand in murdering someone else was arrested on Monday evening (August 18) in Patong.

Police, led by Kathu police chief Col Jirapat Pochanapan, arrested Somkiet Rawungwong, 27, on Beach Road near the Absolute Sea Pearl Hotel.

Pol Lt Col Suthichai Tienpo said that the arrest warrant for Somkiet cited charges that he was an accomplice in first degree murder and, separately, kidnapping a young girl over 15 but under 18.

The girl, Col Suthichai explained, had run away with Somkiet, but her parents persisted in pressing charges for abduction regardless of her willingness to go with him.

“The authorities over there [in Nakhon Sri Thammarat] have been looking for him since 2006,” Col Suthichai said.

Rotten thief in piggy bank grab-and-smash robbery ON SATURDAY MORNING, Thiwa “Wiya” Yaemying, 45, of Phang Nga filed a report with Thalang Police that someone had broken into her Thalang room and stolen all her savings, which had been sealed in a ceramic piggy-bank.

Police investigated the scene, a room on the groundfloor of a three-storey building in a subsidized housing project of Si Sunthon sub-district.

There they found that four glass panels had been removed from the glass-shutter window, and the room had been trashed by the burglar.

Police inspected the area surrounding the building, and

Ms Wiya surveys the smashed remains of her piggy bank. in a playground nearby, found the smashed remains of Ms Wiya’s missing piggy-bank.

She said that it had had

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Sidecar owner has a scary way with words

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photo of a “saleng” motorbike with sidecar displaying a disturbing placard attached to its back side has triggered a hunt for the owner.

The placard on the back of the bike read, in Thai, “Deep South thieves, please bomb Paradise Island to turn it into Hell Island [because] the work is a lot and the traffic is terrible.”

The photo was posted in a community group via Line and Facebook on August 18 morning and immediately became a hot issue for police.

Wichit Police Deputy Superintendent Lt Col Amphon Jantakul told The Phuket News this afternoon, “Officers have checked the license plate and found that it belongs to Somjai Sae-Ong, 46, who lives in Wichit Moo 1. We also have her phone number.

“It is not illegal to post whatever you want on your vehicle.

“But it should not be about security. That might destroy the tourism image [of Phuket]

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Kallaya Duranae in custody after her arrest.

Woman caught with meth at checkpoint

The placard on the back of Somjai Sae-Ong’s saleng. Police says she is breaking no laws. or make anyone who reads it frightened that something might actually happen,” he explained.

Police have been calling Ms Somjai and will visit her home in the hope of asking her some stern questions..

“We want to know why she did this,” Col Amphon said. “And she should pull it off her saleng ASAP.”

OFFICERS AT THE TAH Chat Chai checkpoint arrested a woman carrying methamphetamine pills and kratom leaves onto the island in the afternoon of August 14.

Thalang police and narcotics officers checking cars coming through the checkpoint noticed the driver of a Honda City car looked particularly nervous.

They pulled over the car and discovered that the driver, Kallaya Duranae, 37, was holding a methamphetamine

(ya bah) pill in her hand.

They searched the car and found two packets containing 374 ya bah pills, along with a sack of banned kratom leaves.

When questioned, Kallaya admitted that she had bought the drugs from someone in Phang Nga she knew only as “Boy”, and she was on her way to deliver them to buyers in Phuket.

She was charged with illegal possession of Category 1 and Category 5 drugs with intent to sell.

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Wong Key On waterfall. The dozens of pipes give an indication of why the water no longer flows abundantly.

Encroachment alleged on banks of Patong waterfall OFFICERS FROM TH E Royal Forestry Department (RFD) and the Royal Thai Navy on Monday (August 17) investigated three suspected cases of encroachment next to the Wong Key On waterfall in Patong.

Cheewapap Cheewatham, head of the RFD’s Crime Suppression Division, Navy Cmdr Pornphrom Sakultem and Patong Mayor Chalermluk Kebsap visited the small waterfall off Nanai Rd after receiving complaints from local people.

Wicharn Sawatdirak, 82, former village leader, said that in the old days local people had derived benefits from the waterfall, using the water for washing and bathing. But today, he said, encroachment has narrowed the path to the falls to the point where it is almost impossible to negotiate.

Also, there used to be

much more water coming over the falls than now, he said.

Mr Cheewapap noted that HM the King visited the waterfall in 1959, and held a photograph of that event that did indeed seem to show much more water coming over the falls then.

“We should help to get rid of encroachment and preserve this site for future generations,” he said.

However, before that can be done, checks must be made to establish whether the waterfall is in the Nakkerd Hills Forest, which is all state land.

Working with local authorities, the RFD will gather all information and check aerial photographs for evidence of encroachment on state land.

But Mr Cheewapap said that if there is firm evidence of encroachment, officials will take back the land and create a new tourist attraction for Patong.

Wrong-way rider dies after hitting minibus A MOTORCYCLE RIDER died early last Friday morning (August 15) after colliding head-on with a minibus driver while riding the wrong way on Wichitsongram Rd in Phuket Town, next to the Makro store.

Police and rescue workers arriving at the scene at 4:30am found Charnwit Pitiwat, 31, from Kalasin Province, dead in the ditch, his stripped-down Honda Click bike in pieces all over the road.

The minibus, belonging to

Sritong Kran tour company and chartered to HotelBeds, suffered major damage and had to be towed away.

The driver, named by police as Mayuzho Yuzho, said he was heading to Patong when the motorcycle came in the other direction on the wrong side of the road and they collided. He was taken to the police station for questioning.

Mr Charnwit’s body was taken to Vachira Hospital to await collection by his relatives.

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kea, the giant Swedish furniture and home furnishing company, is to open a showcase store in Phuket as part of plans to speed up its expansion in Thailand, which will also include an online service.

Lacia Sherlock, I kea Bangna store manager, said the company would open its first Ikea pickup point concept store in Phuket in July next year to cash in on the high purchasing power of customers on the island.

Thailand will be the third country for Ikea to introduce this concept store after its success in Greece and Spain in the past few years.

The Ikea pickup-point in Phuket will be slightly different from those in Spain and Greece in terms of store size and products and services.

Customers will be able to view and touch the furniture and place an order if they want to buy anything. The

products will be delivered to them within a few days.

Currently Ikea has a fullscale store in only Bangkok’s Bang Na area. It is trying to reach a wider customer base by opening Ikea pop-up stores in other locations in the capital.

The pop-up store is just a temporary display area and will not accept purchase orders.

“We’re looking to open more pop-up stores in Bangkok next year,” Ms Sherlock said.

The first Ikea pop-up store was introduced in Siam Square followed by others in Major Ratchayothin and Major Pinklao.

Yesterday, the latest popup store at Major Esplanade was opened to showcase Ikea

furniture and Swedish décor until Aug 31.

The Ikea pop-up store at Major Esplanade covers 380 square metres.

“Customers will learn about the do-it-yourself furniture concept and understand it at the pop-up store. Once they like Ikea and its concept, we hope they will visit the store in Bang Na and buy furniture in the near future,” Ms Sherlock added.

The three pop-up stores could help the brand reach 2.5 million customers and Ikea hopes they will visit Ikea Bangna in the future.

“We are very happy with the results of the pop-up store in Bangkok and now some

Ikea networks in South Korea and Hong Kong are interested in applying this strategy,” she said.

Ikea has plans to open two new big-scale stores in the West and North of Bangkok over the next 5-6 years. About 7-8 Ikea pickup points will also be opened in the future to satisfy customers in many locations.

The company is also conducting a feasibility study on online services in a bid to provide convenience for customers while its number of stores is limited.

“We had a fantastic firsthalf performance and unbelievable sales. We faced minimal impact from the political crisis as our store is located outside the city so customers felt it is safe to visit,” Ms Sherlock said, adding that the company expects sales this year to grow by 12 per cent.

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Young man slashed over loan for booze A YOUNG MAN WAS RUSHED TO Thalang hospital early on Monday (August 18) after his belly was slashed open in an argument about money for a bottle of booze.

The fight exploded behind the fresh market in Thalang Town just before 3am, with Boonphak Galayapan, 24, being left bleeding on the road while his attacker fled.

The victim’s mother, Wan Boonrod, told police that the attacker was the nephew of her new husband. She knew the nephew only as Khiew.

“Khiew asked to borrow some money to buy booze and he got very upset when I refused to loan it him because he had already borrowed B500 and hadn’t repaid it.

“He got into argument with my son about it. Khiew then chased my son around with the knife and stabbed him before fleeing,” Mrs Wan said.

Thalang police are now hunting high Boonphak Galayapan is stretchered away from the scene of the attack. and low for Khiew.

Nine arrested for meth NINE PEOPLE WERE ARrested on Tuesday night (August 18) when police made a sweep through three Kathu communities looking for drugs.

The sweep began when plain-clothes police separately approached Somporn Dachadonbom, 33, and Ungkan Sanboonsiri, 27, and bought crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine pills from them. The pair were charged

with possession to sell.

They then went on to arrest seven more people, all on charges of possession of crystal meth: Sangjan Jarigram 44, Porntip Pengkeaw 43, Thawattichai Janmanee 32, Karin Asawasak 26 ,Thongchai Janchai 27, Tusanai Sangmog 32, and Wimonporn Chaiyasook 28.

A total of 3.09 grammes of ice was seized from the various miscreants.

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70 ‘mafia’ taxi drivers in court to get trail dates Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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eventy taxi drivers attended Phuket Provincial Court on Monday morning (August 18) to hear when cases against them will be tried.

The 70 are involved in a variety of “mafia taxi” cases, and face charges that include cheating tourists, criminal association, and illegal detention of other people.

They are from the 108 arrested at the beginning of the army-backed police crackdown on mafia taxi activities on June 4. Most have already denied guilt.

A taxi driver from Kamala area, who does not want to be named, said in a depressed voice, “These charges are just too much. I have no idea why this has happened to me.

“It would be better if the police had discussed things with us before deciding to bring charges.”

Another Kamala taxi driver said, “I don’t know why I am facing these terrible charges.”

A third, from Kata, said, “We’ve been in this line of work for a long time. If we cannot make a living by driving

Taxis with green, yellow and ‘black’ plates crowded the Provincial Court car park and the roads around it on Monday. a taxi, what can we do? The police just don’t understand our way of life.”

Court officials would not comment on the cases but it is understood that the hearings were purely to set dates for the cases to be heard.

Some taxi drivers are alleged to have blocked space in front of hotels, refusing to allow guests to be driven anywhere except in the gang’s taxis, or to have extorted money from tour companies in return for allowing them to pick up clients.

There have been allegations on many occasions that taxi drivers have physically pulled tourists from minibuses sent to collect them, and have assaulted drivers or damaged vehicles sent by tour companies.

But the men queuing up for the court on Monday are not the same as most taxi drivers, who say they are having a hard time since the crackdown on mafia activities began.

Last week, talking with taxi drivers in Patong who have not been arrested for “mafia” activities, The Phuket News was told by one, “Being a taxi driver is so hard right now after the new policy for black taxis.

I think it’s going to get worse.

“The fact is, the big companies will survive but the little guys like us are going to die.

It is very hard to make living.

We get fined B2,000 every time we are stopped by officials for providing illegal taxi services.

Plus we have to pay the rental on the car. But the money we

get from passengers each day is very little.

“How can we live like this?

I wish that all taxis could be managed fairly.”

Another said, “I agree with them if they want to manage things completely. But the last government couldn’t solve anything.

“These days I earn less than I used to because the political problems [up until the army took over on May 22] affected tourists’ decisions.

“If they would let us change from black taxis to be meter taxis, it would be nice.”

A motorbike taxi driver, too, bemoaned the current state of play. “We are little guys making money for a living in Patong. We can earn maybe

B500 a day. We could earn more by providing taxi services [by car] – at least B500 a trip.

“But the National Council of Peace and Order (NCPO) won’t be here forever, so what is the guarantee that their actions will be permanent?”

At this point he broke off the conversation to take a call on his iPhone 5.

A taxi driver near Jungceylon told The Phuket News, “I wish they would understand us. Not many taxi drivers want to switch to meter taxis.

Phuket is not like Bangkok.

Phuket taxi could not live [on that kind of money] because our customers are tourists, not ordinary people so we would not get passengers all day, as they do in Bangkok.

“Plus, the big companies take clients from us. This has had a big effect on our livelihoods. The NCPO should understand this point.

“It’s even a problem to convert to green plates. We cannot do it immediately because it costs a lot of money. We need them [the NCPO] to consider giving us financial support.

“If we could all get into the airport to pick people up and it was organised so that it’s fair for both [green taxi and meter taxis] that would be okay. But the lower income that meter taxis earn would not be my choice or that of most other drivers. I am not sure that [the plan to convert all taxis to meters] will be accepted.

Another driver agreed. “I don’t think that meter taxis will work in Phuket. In fact, it ill be impossible. Right now we do not have money and we have to pay to rent our cars and for other expenses so why would we decrease our income?

“I have never had any problem with any passenger over the fares I charge. If they agree with my price, I take them.

I do not mind about clients from Phuket Airport because I’ve never had any passengers from there.”

Sansiri announces completion of 436-unit dcondo Mine project

The central space at dcondo Mine includes an Olympic-size pool.

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GIANT THAI DEVELOPER SANSIRI on Monday (August 18) unveiled its latest completed condominium development in Phuket, dcondo Mine, on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd, not far from Tesco Lotus on the bypass.

Suriya Wannabuit, Sansiri’s Executive Vice President – Project Management and Marketing Department, said, “We are proud to present

the development’s outstanding design concept and architecture which has been inspired by unique elements of Phuket’s Tin Mine industry.

“The ‘Industrial Loft’ design concept gives a unique exterior look to the development, complemented by its large central space.”

“The condominium is 100 per cent complete and ready to move in

today,” Mr Suriya said.

The project has 436 units in two eight-storey buildings comprising unit types: Studio, at 29sqm, and two-bedroom units at 60 sqm.

Facilities include a large club house and centrally-located Olympic-size swimming pool. Prices start from B1.59 million. For more information call 1685.

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he city fathers of our provincial capital, Phuket City, have long made efforts to improve the town, with success in parts.

A modest announcement this week demonstrated that they are still plugging on.

Deputy mayor Thavon Jirapatsopon said that the city will work with the Provincial Electricity Authority and others to remove power poles and place power cables underground on a number of key roads in Phuket Town.

This has already been done in most of the city’s historic core. And an enlargement of the overhead cable-free zone can only be welcomed.

Phuket Town is remarkably photogenic in places and burying these cables will enhance its attractiveness to those tourists (and their cameras) who are sated by the West Coast, or bored with its bacchanalia and sometimes overly touristy vibe.

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Moreover, continually diversifying Phuket’s charms and visitor destinations inland into its largest settlement will be good for the overall island economy and for the general image of Phuket.

For visitors seeking exotic historic and cultural draws, Phuket Town has a trump card.

It is – like Penang, Singapore, Medan and Melaka – a Peranakan town. That is to say, of mixed Chinese heritage, as a result of Chinese economic arrivals over the centuries.

Indeed, Phuket’s Peranakan Association estimates that around 70 percent of Phuket’s population has Peranakan ancestral ties. Hence the popularity of Chinese festivals on the island.

In many respects, the local Peranakan community’s challenge is similar to that of Malaysia – how to stop its heritage fading?

But that is set to change.

The Phuket Peranakan community’s enduring roots will be honoured when a new museum opens soon.

The city’s 103-year-old Chartered Bank building, opposite the equally venerable old police station – the building on Phang Nga Rd with the clock tower – will house this attraction.

Back in 2010, after the bank donated the building, Phuket Municipality authorised its use as a museum, and the B50million renovation project is being overseen by the Thai Peranakan Association.

It is expected to open later this year or early next. When it does, the Old Town will become even more beguiling and rewarding for the visitor.

When the museum opens, visitors to Phuket’s atmospheric Old Town will be able to visit a facility that will put their experience into a clear and fascinating historical context.

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Ferocious reclamation [Re. Another Phuket beach restaurant bites the dust] It is the way it should be done in Phuket for all illegal properties built inside Sirinath National Park, Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, National Reserves, Forests, forest and agricultural land above the 80-meter limit and all building constructions built on land with a slope of more than 35 per cent; without any bargain and compensation.

Charlie One must not forget that this work is to bring happiness to the Thai People. Those who break the law cannot go unpunished and therefore this action of demolition brings happiness to the law abiding citizens of Thailand. Good work. seht1912

Underwater island [Re. Rains, inadequate drainage cause Patong streets to flood 50cm] No wonder the drainage channels are blocked seeing brainless people almost every day

putting trash down the sewers and gullies , also throwing snack packages etc out of cars and motorbikes, when the rainy season starts everything is blocked and the streets get flooded.

Concerned This looks like a good opportunity for the jet-ski people.

What a thrill for the tourists especially as there would not be enough zodiacs to get them around. seht1912

What’s going on here?

[Re. 70 Phuket ‘mafia’ taxi drivers get dates with court] Why do you want to talk to the police before charged? So you can just bribe your way out of it! Do the crime you do the time. We hope they all lose their right to drive taxis and get jail.

Ryan I feel so much pity, you poor hard-done-by, hard-working, downtrodden, backbones of society. Poor victimised, misunderstood lot. Extort money out of everyday hard-working

good people who are here on holidays that they have worked very hard to afford, or beat up and rob your fellow countrymen who are trying to make an honest living. I hope they throw the book at you lot and give the people who are genuine, honest and hard-working a chance. If the courts don’t get you, Buddha will.

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Quite a winful windfall [Re. We’re in the money!

Phuket couple win national lottery] Here’s some lottery advice I was given recently that may be helpful: DON’T have regular special numbers - they can soon become a millstone round your neck so you dare not ever forget to play them.

DON’T choose all birthday or calendar date numbers – millions of people do that and you’ll probably have to share any win. DON’T choose consecutive numbers (like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Amazingly, tens of thousands of people do this, so your win share could be very small. DO consider Quick Picks (lucky

dips) - many big winners have reported that their wins came from quick picks.

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Monsoon on steroids [Re. Central Phuket underpass opened to traffic to ease flood jam, floods] Monsoon Seen this coming, always wondered why they didn’t went for an overpass then they won’t have perhaps a problem with flooding during monsoon, also assume an overpass may be cheaper, perhaps they came up the overpass solution during dry season. What happens if there is an electricity power cut during monsoon underpass will get flooded they must have backup generators or ….but I rather take another route during heavy rain to avoid getting flooded.

Concerned Third World condition in a Third World Country! Thailand is really behind everything, I would say at least twenty or more years compared to the rest of the world except maybe Africa.

Nisa

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Gold, meth and the the suspect top cop A BTS station in central Bangkok. Photo: Ilya Plekhanov

Tracks barriers mulled after BTS near-tragedy BANGKOK MASS TRANsit System is considering installing barriers at all BTS Skytrain stations to prevent commuters falling onto rail tracks.

The company made the announcement after Channel 3 SD news anchor Warunrat Kalphan fainted and fell onto the tracks at Mor Chit station early yesterday (August 19) morning.

She was helped up by BTS security guards and passengers before a train pulled into the station, and escaped with minor leg injuries.

Company chairman Anat Arbhabhirama praised BTS security guards for swiftly pressing an emergency stop button to alert incoming trains

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before rushing down onto the tracks to help Warunrat.BTS staff then took her to a nursing facility at the station.

Warunrat’s family came to collect her and took her to hospital for a check-up, he said.

Mr Anat said Mor Chit station is already in line to get new barriers between train platforms and tracks, pending the construction of the BTS extension due to be carried out shortly.

Passenger barriers have already been installed at nine stations as part of a pilot project.

The stations are Siam, Asok, On Nut, Phaya Thai, Victory Monument, Sala Daeng, Chidlom, Phrom Phong and Chong Nonsi.

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he wife of a top policeman arrested on Monday (August 18) for drug trafficking will also be charged alongside a third suspect as investigators expand their probe into the case.

Pol Lt Col Cham nan Pumpaijit, the deputy chief of Chiang Mai’s Chai Prakan police station, was caught trying to smuggle 800,000 speed pills and a kilo of crystal methamphetamine from Myanmar to Bangkok, police say.

The officer was recognised by his peers as a top anti-drugs crusader in the North, but police arrested him following a search of his Toyota Fortuner in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district on Monday. They say he was carrying drugs worth 164 million baht, stuffed into a suitcase inside the vehicle.

A safe containing 15 gold bars worth around 2.9 million baht was yesterday seized from the home of Pol Lt Col Chamnan. Chiang Rai police also arrested two more suspects – a 32-year-old Shan man identified only as Pok,

Pol Lt Col Chamnan Pumpaijit’s 15 gold bars may not save him from ending up behind bars. Photo by Kotivalo from Myanmar’s Taungyi province, and 30-year-old Mei Srinathreethandorn.

Ms Mei is Pol Lt Col Chamnan’s common law wife.

The suspects were taken to

meet deputy national police chief Pongsapat Pongcharoen for questioning.

Pol Gen Pongsapat said Pol Lt Col Chamnan claimed he committed the crime because

he had recently moved in with Ms Mei and owed 1.9 million baht in debt to a police cooperatives fund.

But the deputy national police chief dismissed the explanation, saying the gold bars in his safe would have been sufficient to clear the alleged debts.

Pol Gen Pongsapat said the seized speed pills came from a drug factory run by Lt Col Yi Se, the leader of an armed ethnic group in Myanmar.

The intended recipients in Bangkok had not yet paid for the drugs, showing they had “good credit” with the factory and were using a senior police officer to smuggle the illicit cargo, he added.

A Narcotics Suppression Bureau committee will be asked to work with Provincial Police Region 5 to extend the probe into the drug network.

The Chai Prakan police chief has been moved to an inactive post pending an inquiry into establishing whether any other officers were involved.

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n Indonesian couple reunited with their daughter 10 years after a tsunami snatched her from their arms claimed Tuesday (August 19) to have found their son, who was also swept away in the disaster.

Jamaliah and her husband Septi Rangkuti had an emotional reunion Monday with the teenager they believe is their long-lost son, bringing their whole family together for the first time in 10 years.

Arif Pratama Rangkuti, now 17, was carried off with his younger sister when the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami slammed into Indonesia’s westernmost Aceh province, killing more than 170,000 people there and tens of thousands in other countries.

Arif’s sister Raudhatul Jannah was reunited with the parents in June after a relative spotted a girl in an Aceh village who bore a striking resemblance to her.

On Tuesday, the couple said their son had now also been returned, thanks to this month’s huge media coverage of their “miracle” reunion with their daughter.

“It’s true, he’s our son.

We’re now preparing to take him home,” Rangkuti told reporters, explaining that the boy had lived for years as a street kid on the island of Sumatra.

Jamaliah, speaking in the town of Payakumbuh

Septi Rangkuti (2nd L) holds his son Jumadi Rangkuti next to his wife Jamaliah (top R) and daugther Raudhatul Jannah (L), after being reunited with his missing son Arif Pratama Rangkuti (lower R) in Payakumbuh town. Photo: AFP in West Sumatra province, wept as she clutched the teenager, who seemed shy and overwhelmed.

“I prayed every night, because inside I believed that my child was still alive,” she told reporters.

“My husband has always been restless at home because of this. He would say that our son is still alive.”

The family were reunited at the home of a couple who found the boy one night asleep outside the Internet cafe they run in Payakumbuh.

The teenager has lived homeless for years, sleeping in outdoor markets and abandoned shops.

Lana Bestari and Windu Fajri let the boy sleep at their Internet cafe for several months, giving him food and clothes on his regular visits.

Bestari got in touch with the family after she saw a photograph of Arif as a child on television.

Even after ten years, she said she instantly recognised the tsunami victim as the boy who had slept at her cafe.

“I was shocked – there was a photo of a boy I recognised very well. I recorded his image on my smartphone,” she said.

The boy had only told her he had come from Medan in North Sumatra province. If

he is indeed the couple’s son, it is unclear how he made the journey there from Aceh.

After seeing the news, Bestari and her husband searched for the boy, whom they had named Ucok.

The teenager spoke to Jamaliah and Septi Rangkuti on the phone and the couple immediately travelled to meet him, along with their youngest son and their newly-found daughter, now aged 14.

When the tsunami hit their home in Aceh, Arif and his sister were swept away clinging to a board, according to their parents, who had long abandoned any hope of finding either child alive.

The couple now believe the children were rescued together by fishermen who took them to the Banyak Islands off the coast of Aceh.

The girl was taken in by a family in Aceh, who renamed her Wenni. A fisherman wanted to adopt both of them, but ended up taking just Jannah as he did not think his family could provide for two more children.

Jannah was reunited with her parents in June after a relative spotted her as she walked home from school.

“God has given us a miracle,” Jamaliah said earlier this month, after finding her daughter. AFP

20,000 rally in Bangladesh against media crackdown AT LEAST 20,000 OPPOSItion supporters rallied in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Tuesday (August 19) to demand the abolition of a new government policy that critics say would muzzle independent television and radio stations.

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its 19 allies staged the rally as they launched a string of fresh protests aimed at forcing early elections.

The protests come just months after the ruling Awami League party won parliamentary elections that were boycotted by the opposition.

Bet ween 20,0 0 0 a nd 25,000 people, defying driving monsoon rains, attended the rally in the capital’s historic

B’desh media ire. Photo: AlaZ Suhrawardy Uddyan garden, police inspector Sirajul Islam told reporters.

Senior opposition leader Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the new broadcast policy was “antipeople”, “anti-democracy” and aimed at allowing the government to stay in power forever.

“The mass media comes under attack whenever Awami League comes to power,” Alamgir said, charging that the

broadcast policy was designed to silence dissent and conceal government misdeeds.

The government approved the new policy early this month following a string of media reports alleging government corruption.

The government has rejected charges that the policy goes against the constitution.

Tuesday’s rally was the first major protest by BNP-led opposition parties since they boycotted the January 5 polls, alleging they would be rigged.

The opposition has vowed a surge in action aimed at forcing fresh elections.

The boycott resulted in an easy victory for the Awami League and its allies, which won all the seats. AFP

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God squad ‘cult’ members nabbed China has since June arrested nearly 1,000 members of a Christian sect which Beijing refers to as a “cult”, state media said on Tuesday (August 19).

Those arrested are members of “Almighty God”, a Christian group which has attracted followers in some parts of the Chinese countryside for more than a decade.

Beijing has for years struggled to suppress the Almighty God group, after Almighty God told members that a “female Jesus” had arrived, and called on members to overthrow the Communist Party, which it refers to as “the big red dragon”, the state-run Global Times reported.

MALAYSIA

Arrest made over killing of Britons A 23-year-old Malaysian fishmonger on Tuesday (August 19) was charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of two British medical students, local media and police said.

The bodies of Newcastle University students Neil Dalton and Aidan Brunger, both 22, were found early August 6 lying in the road in Kuching, capital of Sarawak state on Borneo island.

The stabbing deaths that occurred after an alcoholfuelled argument, according to police.

Violent crime against tourists and expats is rare in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian country.

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Pretty ‘Hydrangea solar cell’ unveiled A solar cell that resembles a flower is offering a new take on green energy in Japan, where one scientist is searching for renewables that look good.

In a cou nt r y badly scarred by the Fukushima disaster of 2011, the hydrangea-inspired solar offering is gaining attention.

Hiroshi Segawa, a professor at Tokyo University is hoping his dye-sensitised solar cell, which meshes floral beauty with cutting-edge technology, will brighten the scene.

Segawa’s Annabelle, named after a type of white hydrangea, is made up of flowery stained glass-like solar cells built into a latticed wood box modelled on traditional Japanese doors.

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Afghanistan braces for US elite units’ exit I f Afghanistan is to avoid the chaotic breakdown seen in Iraq, US-trained special forces undergoing instruction at a drill camp outside Kabul must play a key part in imposing security – and building public confidence.

The huge base, surrounded by barren hills, is the scene of an all-round education for commandos who have been hand-picked from the regular army to replace US elite units now withdrawing from Afghanistan.

On the curriculum is every aspect of planning and executing military operations: from urban warfare exercises and patrolling villages to shooting practice with M4 assault rifles and classroom lessons.

At “Camp Commando”, near the village of Rish Khor, a line of Humvees topped with machine guns is one sign that the force has been carefully modelled on the US Army Rangers.

As the NATO combat mission packs up after 13 years of fighting the Taliban, attention is focusing on the local

US elite units now withdrawing from Afghanistan after after 13 years of fighting the Taliban, leaving some US-trained local commanders anxious. Photo: Uncle Sam security forces that will be responsible for battling nationwide instability.

“We have good planning, good equipment and good weapons, so we never think about when NATO is not a partner with us any more,” said General Syed Abdul Karim, a special forces commander.

“Maybe we’ll have some problems, but we’ve already

tested our soldiers and they have very high morale.

But, despite the confidence, concerns surround the 11,500-strong commando force – particularly over a lack of air support which severely limits their mobility.

“The Afghan special forces are followers of the US special forces, who are seen as having their hands stained in blood

Pangolins under threat in Gabon HUNTED FOR GENERAtions for its tasty meat, the scaly-skinned pangolin is under threat in Gabon as demand for the small mammal surges both in equatorial Africa and in Asia. In the Far East it is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM. The timid pangolin is rarely seen in the wild, emerging only at night.

But in the markets of Libreville, the capital of this west African equatorial state, one will see plenty among the crocodiles, porcupines, gazelles and other bushmeat favoured by the Gabonese.

“People hunt the pangolin like any other meat because the forest is often the only resource” for people in Gabon, more than 80 percent of which is covered by woodland, said Gaspard Abitsi, managing director of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Not only that, the Gabonese have developed a taste for it.

“People love pangolin meat. My neighbour bought four yesterday and they were quickly sold this morning,” said a trader in a local market.

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A scaly-skinned pangolin in the wild. Photo: Kumir Pix the pangolin. In that spirit, the Crystal Mountains National Park in north Gabon recently changed its emblem to a giant pangolin.

The pangolin is a protected species yet still hunted, with healthy specimens selling for hefty sums.

But the Gabonese are not the only ones fond of the vulnerable creature.

“It’s clear that demand has been getting stronger due to international trafficking,” said Rostan Nteme Mba, of Gabon’s National Agency for National Parks.

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from infamous night raids on homes,” said Atiqullah Amarkhil, an analyst and former army officer.

“They are supposed to be picked from the best, but there have been cases of warlords putting their fighters into the special forces, so it is also possible that their loyalties are not with the government.”

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Environmentalist Marina Silva could unseat incumbent Dilma Rousseff in Brazil’s October presidential vote, a poll found Monday (August 18), a stunning political twist after Silva’s running mate was killed in a plane crash.

Silva, a 56-year-old former environment minister, has moved into second place ahead of the October 5 firstround vote and would defeat Rousseff in an October 26 runoff, the survey by Datafolha found.

It was the first poll taken after Socialist Party candidate Eduardo Campos’s death in the August 13 plane crash.

Silva was Campos’s vice presidential running mate, and is widely expected to be chosen to replace him at the top of the ticket when party leaders announce their decision Wednesday in Brasilia.

The campaign officially kicks this week, when candidates begin taking to the airwaves In a runoff vote, Silva would narrowly defeat Rousseff, the poll found.

Police in Northern Ireland have rescued twenty possible victims of human trafficking in an investigation into labour exploitation and food production, authorities said on Tuesday (August 19).

Police rescued some 20 Romanians – 14 men and six women aged between 20 and 48 – during the last five days from two locations in County Armagh.

Three suspects aged 23, 27 and 31 were arrested on suspicion of “human trafficking, forced labour and slavery and money laundering” the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said.

They are being questioned at Antrim police station.

The investigation is “linked to food production”, police said, and translators have been flown to Northern Ireland from England to cope with the number of victims.

“This has been a fastmoving and complex operation, one that may continue for some time,” said detective inspector Todd Clements of the PSNI’s organised crime branch.

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Enter the Terminator Jerrold Kippen Tax & Law Expert Duensing Kippen

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here employment is for a defined period of time with a fixed termination, the contract of employment expires upon the completion of the period specified in the contract without the need to give advance notice.

But where employment is not for a defined period, the employer must give advance notice of termination, in writing, to the employee before the next regular pay day.

Where notice is required and the termination is “without cause”, then the employer must pay the employee additional “severance pay” at the most recent wage rate, as follows: Over 120 days but less than 1 year: 30 days Over 1 year but less than 3 years: 90 days Over 3 years but less than 6 years: 180 days Over 6 years but less than 10 years: 240 days 10 years or more: 300 days Under the Labour Protection Act (LPA), “cause” for

termination exists and allows the employer to terminate the employment of the employee without severance payment but only if the employee does one of more of the following: (1) Performs his/her duty dishonestly or intentionally commits a criminal offence against the employer; (2) Intentionally causes damage to the employer; (3) Causes serious damage to the employer as a result of the employee’s negligence; (4) Violates the lawful and just work rules or regulations or orders of the employer, after receiving one written warning for the same offence from the employer. The written warning is valid for one year.

The exception is in the case of a serious violation, in which case the employer need give no written warning; (5) Leaves his/her duty without justifiable reason for three consecutive working days regardless of whether there is holiday in between or not; or (6)Is sentenced to prison by a final judgment, except for a

penalty for an offence arising out of negligence or for a petty offence, unless the negligence or petty offence caused serious damage to the employer.

However, if an employee is terminated for such “cause”, the employer must notify the employee of such cause for the termination at the time of termination, not later; if not the termination will be deemed to be “without cause”.

Furthermore, where employment is terminated by either the employer or the employee for any reason – including the six LPA “for cause” reasons mentioned above – the employer must pay the employee for all accumulated annual leave days to which the employee would have been entitled at the time of firing.

An employer also cannot include a three-month “probation period” in a new employee’s contract and then terminate that new employee at the end of the three months without incurring liability to pay the employee both of the following: an additional fourth

month (the mandatory notice period) and severance pay equal to 30 days’ wages.

Note: An employer who violates or fails to comply with the LPA may be punished, depending on the offence, with a fine of B5,000 to B200,000, or imprisonment of up to a year, or both.

Duensing Kippen is a multiservice boutique domestic and cross-border law firm specializing in real estate, construction, hospitality and corporate/commercial transactional matters as well as dispute resolution through negotiated settlement, arbitration and litigation proceedings. It is also the only firm in Thailand whose attorneys include three internationally licensed arbitrators/Members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). Duensing Kippen is also the only firm in Thailand that compliments real estate, construction, hospitality, and corporate/commercial legal expertise with a core tax law practice. Duensing Kippen can be reached at: phuket@duensingkippen.com or for more information visit duensingkippen.com

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ATTA figures show big decline in first half tour arrivals MEMBER COMPANIES of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) handled 1,483,202 international tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport in the first half of this year, representing a decline of 43.57 per cent from the 2,628,441 visits recorded during the same period last year.

ATTA released its data late last week, based on fees member agencies pay to the airport to provide a meet-and-greet service for international clients.

Though the figures are for Suvarnabhumi only, they are considered an accurate barometer for the tourism industry.

The association’s figures are considerably lower than those of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports as they represent tourists who have bought tours in Thailand and use the services of tour operators.

The ministry counts border crossings that include all categories across the entire

spectrum of travel including people who cross borders repeatedly to work illegally in the country, and business people and expatriates going in and out.

During the first seven months of the year China – one of the strongest markets for travel to Thailand – declined 56.41 per cent from 929,536 to 405,217 visits.

ATTA president, Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, said that after the visa fee exemption for Chinese came into effect on August 9, more Chinese from the mainland and Taiwan are expected to visit Thailand.

But it will be difficult to reverse the declines registered over the first half of the year even if the next three months are very positive.

“A lot of tour operators in mainland China and Taiwan have stopped selling packages to Thailand and are waiting for more special offers from the Thai government like this,” he said.

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Airport capacity ‘must be raised to 18 million’ A

The falling prices of commodities like rubber are a worry.

Consumer survey shows confidence at 15-month high THE NATIONAL ECONOMic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has predicted that Thailand’s GDP would be between 1.5 and 2.0 per cent this year, a cut from its earlier projection of 1.5 to 2.5 per cent.

NESDB Secretary-General Akom Termpittayapisit said that Thailand’s economy for the second quarter of 2014 grew by 0.4 per cent. Slow, but better than the first-quarter contraction of 0.5 per cent.

Thailand’s economy has begun to show positive signs of recovery in the second half, the NESDB said, thanks to greater political clarity since the military takeover in May, allowing the government to resume its budget disbursements for infrastructure projects.

Even though the economy is bouncing back, Thailand still faces at least four worrying factors that could hamper its growth, the NESDB said.

These include limited exports due to a sluggish world economy, the slow recovery of the tourism sector, limited investments due to low industrial production, and reduced car sales for 2014 due to the first car rebate program.

Nonetheless, Mr Akom predicts that Thailand would be off to a better start next year, when he predicts growth of 3.4 to 4.5 per cent.

The Ministry of Commerce said today that the consumer confidence index has recorded a new high in 15 months in July as people expect the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) could improve the country’s economy.

Meanwhile, Ampawan Pichalai, director of the Commerce Ministry Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), said that consumer confidence has reached a 15-month high.

She said a survey of 3,343 consumers nationwide showed that the confidence index in July was at 41.4, up from 38.4 in June.

The TPSO forecasts confidence over the coming three months will rise to 45.4, but this is still below the benchmark 50, indicating that “people still have economic concerns”, particularly about the cost of living.

The TPSO pointed out a number of factors that are holding confidence down.

For example, farmers’ incomes have fallen as the costs of rice cultivation have risen.

Rice prices are low, and the prices of rubber and palm oil also are in decline.

If this situation continues, the TPSO warned, household debt will grow steadily.

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irports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has sought a further upgrade of Phuket International Airport to be carried out in tandem with the existing expansion work, in order to cope with the soaring traffic.

The current expansion will increase capacity to 12.5 million passengers in and out but by the time it is complete numbers will already be up around that level.

Under the plan submitted by AoT to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the state-controlled airport operator has advocated raising the passenger handling capacity to 18 million.

“It’s imperative for us to get further expansion [at Phuket] going if we are to catch up with the fast-growing traffic demand,” AoT president Mekin Petplai said. Traffic through Phuket is growing fast due largely to the resort’s growing popularity as one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations.

Passenger traffic is projected to soar to 12.5 million

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47.7, Turkey 37.8, Germany 31.5, UK 31.2, Russia 28.4, Thailand 26.5.

Thailand has, however, come first in another survey, results of which were announced this week: the Global Beachfront Awards, which recognise countries with the most accommodation located right next to the beach.

Despite the ongoing official destruction of beachside properties in Thailand’s top destinations, Thailand came ahead of many of the

by the end of this year, way over the 6.5-million-a-year capacity presently available.

The plan envisages a second international terminal at Phuket to raise the capacity to 18 million passengers annually.

It is hoped that the facility, with a projected cost of B3.7 billion, could be up and running by 2018, providing a relief to the likely congestion.

The current B5.7-billion expansion is a year behind the

expected end-2014 completion date because the main contractor, Sino-Thai, has encountered ‘a myriad of construction problems’.

Mr Mekin has also proposed a doubling of Don Muang Airport’s capacity to 60 million passangers a year because of the increasing numbers of low-cost airlines using the airport.

And, he said, he believes that the NCPO also understands

the need to have the Phase 2 expansion of Suvarnabhumi carried out, even though it has placed the B62.5-billion scheme under scrutiny. That project would increase annual passenger handling capacity at Bangkok’s gateway airport to 60 million from the current 45 million by 2017.

The junta has stalled the project to verify the high costs involved and issues of transparency.

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THAI back in black by year-end’ THAI AIRWAYS INTERnational (THAI) expects to return to the black earlier than expected, in the fourth quarter, but still plans to cut 1,500 jobs this year as part of a restructuring plan at the troubled national carrier.

The loss-making carrier also said it would shed more than a quarter of its full-time employees by 2018 – some 6,000 more people.

This is the first major job cuts announcement since the restructuring was approved last month.

In addition, National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) deputy chief Air Chief Marshall

Thailand 10th for visitor numbers THE UN WORLD TOURISM Organisation (UNWTO) has placed Thailand in 10th place in its 2013 rankings of tourist numbers.

Interestingly, Thailand’s current top sources of tourists, Russia and China, are also in the Top Ten, ranking higher than Thailand for the numbers of visitors they received last year.

The numbers for the world Top 10 in 2013 were, in millions: France 84.7, USA 69.8, Spain 60.7, China 55.7, Italy

The current airport expansion, already a year behind target, will raise capacity to 12.5 million passengers – which won’t be enough, says the AoT.

world’s best-known seaside destinations with 1,270 true beachfront hotels, resorts and bungalows where guests can step from their hotels and onto the sand. This put the kingdom ahead of the USA, (1,016 hotels), Mexico (943), Spain (736) and the Philippines (591).

In addition, Ko Samui won the Global Beach Destination Award, which recognises single destinations that have the most beach-side accommodation.

Prajin Juntong has resigned as the airline’s board chairman.

THAI previously said it planned to cut costs and prioritise certain routes to return to profit as early as mid-2015.

The airline, which employs 25,000 people and another 5,000 subcontracted staff, was singled out as the first state enterprise to undergo reform

by Thailand’s military rulers.

“We expect to see a profit in the fourth quarter,” said ACM Prajin, who is the economic czar for the military government.

He said THAI planned to cut operating costs by B4 billion and increase revenue by B3

billion, helped by an increase in the number of passengers flying to Thailand after the political unrest subsided.

ACM Prajin’s resignation as board chairman will see Ariphong Phuchau, permanent secretary for energy, succeed him as acting board chairman, according to a Stock Exchange of Thailand statement.

The national carrier suffered losses of B12 billion last year and the Finance Ministry recently estimated THAI’s losses could rise to B20 billion this year.

ACM Prajin said even though THAI expected to benefit from an anticipated

increase in tourists during the year-end holidays, it still expected a slightly wider net loss for 2014 than last year’s B12 billion.

“Net profit will be less than targeted, due to lower passenger numbers,” he said.

THAI has racked up four quarters of losses due partly to high operating costs.

Company stock declined by 3.11 per cent Thursday following the announcement.

Brokers said the drop was due to investors cashing in on the 7.5-per-cent surge in the stock after the restructuring was announced.

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THE BIG LIST Jailbreak Prison is meant to keep inmates inside, but these guys found cracks in the wall.

Dwight Worker: After getting caught with drugs at an airport in Mexico in 1973, American smuggler Dwight Worker was sent to the notoriously dangerous Lecumberri Prison. He was beaten, stabbed and even spent over 40 days in solitary. Still, he caught the eye of a woman who came to visit another prison and they fell in love.

They later hatched a plan that involved her smuggling in women’s clothing – including high heels – in order for him to walk out of prison. It worked and he later penned a memoir titled Escape.

Alexander Pearce: After stealing six pairs of shoes in Ireland, Alexander Pearce was sent to the penal colony of Van Diemen’s Land – now known as Tasmania. The 32-year-old tried to escape multiple times and was subsequently sent to Macquarie Harbour, where he was able to escape to the rainforest with seven other convicts. But conditions proved harsh and the group, starving, resorted to cannibalisation to fill their stomachs. In the end, Pearce was the last one standing and was somehow recaptured. He escaped again, but was found 11 days later with human flesh in his pocket. He was executued in 1824.

Pascal Payet: This French murder convict escaped from prison using a helicopter – three times! While serving jail time for a murder in connection with a robbery, Payet managed to escape in 2001 on board a hijacked helicopter.

He was captured and sent to Lynes Prison only to, once again, escape using another hijacked helicopter in 2003. Because of this, another 30-years were tacked on to his sentence. Still, he was busted out of prison by other ex-inmates in 2007 – again via hijacked helicopter. He was recaptured for the final time in Spain and has never spent more than six months in the same prison.

Leon Feldhendler: Many Nazi guards died on October 14, 1943, the day of the revolt at the Sobibor Concentration Camp on the German/Polish border. Leon Feldhendler was among a group of prisoners that led the uprising and helped organise several hundred Jews to make weapons in the workshops. Half of the 600 prisoners successfully made their escape during the revolt, higher than any other group that went through a death camp.

Richard Lee McNair: When he was originally arrested after killing a man during a robbery in 1988, Richard Lee McNair used lip balm to grease his hands and slipped out of handcuffs from a North Dakota jail. In 1992, McNair crawled out of a ventilation duct only to be arrested again 10 months later. Then, in 2006 McNair used his prison job to mail himself out of the joint. After he cut himself out of a sack of mail at a near by warehouse, McNair tried to jump on a train. An officer questioned him (the encounter is caught on video), but the cop was none the wiser, gave McNair some safety tips and left. He was eventually recaptured months later.

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German police rescue man after 3-day ‘autoerotic’ ordeal

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erman police rescued a man who had been trapped for more than three days in handcuffs in an apparent “autoerotic accident”, a spokesman said Thursday.

The spokesman for the police in the southern city of Munich told reporters that a neighbour concerned about the whereabouts of the 57-yearold man had contacted the authorities.

When the officers arrived at the home in the upscale Schwabing district and rang the bell, there was no answer and three days’ newspapers were lying in front the door.

Through the mail slot, they

saw a light was on in the flat and could hear “a faint, woozy murmur”.

They broke open the door to find the man lying semiconscious on the floor of his

kitchen wearing underwear and women’s boots, and restrained in handcuffs.

The officers were able to unlock the cuffs using a key found in the apartment and

Dubai bars world’s most pierced man ROLF BUCHHOLZ, THE world’s most pierced man, has been barred from Dubai, where he was turned back at the airport on his way to a hotel appearance, a newspaper reported last Sunday (August 17).

Airport officials gave no reason for refusing entry to the 53-year-old German, who sports 453 piercings plus two horns on his forehead, local daily Al-Emarat Al-Youm said.

They put him on a flight to Istanbul, it said.

A spokesman for the hotel where Buchholz was scheduled to appear said its management had failed “despite all its attempts” to win permission

for him to enter the emirate, the report added.

Dubai is considered the most open of the conservative Gulf monarchies.

Vowing never to return to Dubai though his luggage was still there, Buchholz said on Twitter: “At the end I got

an answer why I can’t enter Dubai.

“The immigration thought I am Black Magic.”

The information technology worker was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records in 2012 as the world’s most pierced man. AFP

Behold, South Korea’s finger condom ALL YOU NEED ARE TWO fingers to eat!

That’s what the makers of Finger Nap, a plastic sanitary glove that can cover up to three fingers, want to cash in on.

The product, found primarily in South Korea, is meant to protect your fingers from the oily, greasy, sugary, saucy, and anything else-y runoffs of some of your favorite foods: Chicken wings, pizza, doughnuts, and everything in between.

Born to fly – Canadian BASE

jumper Lonnie Bissonnette leaps down the exact same location where he suffered a devastating accident in 2004 that paralysed his legs. In fact, this photo was taken on July 19, 2014 – ten years to the day of his accident at the bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho. “From day one, I told everyone, I’d go back to the bridge and jump again. I never felt rushed to do it, but a friend brought up the anniversary and I knew I had to do it on that day,” Bissonnette told reporters.

Finger Naps have become popular enough in South Korea that certain restaurants have begun to place dispeners on tables for customers, making them as common as napkins.

said there was no evidence of foul play.

“We assume it was an autoerotic accident that kept the Munich resident tied up in his apartment for more than three days,” the police said in a statement.

The spokesman contacted

by AFP said the man, who was weak and dehydrated when he was found, was still being treated in hospital on Thursday.

“He is not in a critical condition,” the spokesman said, adding that the man was suffering from “sore spots” from lying in one position for an extended period of time. AFP

Mayor’s nude selfies not cool with town THE MAYOR OF THE Swiss town of Baden, who is also a member of parliament, was suspended last Monday (August 18) following allegations that he sent nude selfies taken at work to a woman friend.

Geri Muller, 53, who holds a seat for the Greens in the legislature’s lower house, was temporarily relieved of his mayoral duties in the small town northwest of Zurich after the Schweiz am Sonntag newspaper reported last Sunday (August 17) that he had sent the nude pictures taken on his cellphone to a female acquaintance.

Muller quickly reacted in a statement by his lawyer, saying the woman, who was not named, had threatened to go public about the photos. He said she had also threatened to commit suicide.

The mayor, who is on the lower house foreign affairs committee, said he himself had asked the police to intervene, his lawyer said, and that Baden police had taken the woman in for questioning.

The city council statement said Muller was suspended pending “clarification of the situation” but that he was presumed innocent while enquiries were underway. AFP thephuketnews

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Imagery of devotion and dream-like spirituality Nick Walker editor@classactmedia.co.th

I often refer to the still-vivid dreams I had while living in this tranquil environment as a child, when I am painting.

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is striking and beguiling paintings feature rich, bold colours and the symbolism and surrealism of the magic realism school of Latin American artists. But 44-year-old Monthian Yangthon hails from closer to home. Born in Songkla, the cheery and personable painter – “just call me Mon, my friend” – studied Fine Art at Pattini University and been engaged in the discipline ever since.

For the last seven years, Phuket Town has been home for the southerner. And his studio-gallery-shop is located close to the town’s historic core, on the Phang Nga Road and a few metres from the venerable On On Hotel.

A devout Buddhist, Mon likes to create Buddhismthemed artworks. And even those works that don’t

Left: Monthian with one of his Dali-esque self-portraits. Right: a young visitor to Phuket Town admires the artist’s work at the gallery’s entrance.

primarily feature his faith and the Siddhartha Buddha, often subtly incorporate Buddhist motifs.

Monthian divides his productive days almost equally between working on his acrylic-on-canvas paintings and smaller black-and-white woodblock print of icons of pop culture and 20th Century history. The latter include excellent likenesses of Salvador Dali (whose oeuvre is evidently an influence on Monthian’s own imagery), Mahatma Gandhi, Pablo Picasso, Bob Marley, John Lennon, and many other instantly recognisable visages.

Asked about the dreamy quality of his larger works, Monthian explained: “I was born and raised in a farming community in the south, and I often refer to the still-vivid dreams I had as a child while living in this tranquil environment, when I am painting.

“One example is this self-portrait, which features the adult me and my childhood countryside reveries. As an artist it is so important to endlessly explore one’s imagination, both present and past.”

Mindful that Monthian had customers to attend to, I asked for his card as I prepare to leave and let this gracious man to take care of business.

“No card,” he said. Then added, “but you can have this,” as he signed one of his wordblock prints, and presented it to me.

“How did you know I wanted that very Pablo Picasso print?” I asked.

Monthian replied non-verbally, with a smile that said: “if you want to be an artist using surrealism, you’ve got to be a bit of a psychic too.”

In the historic and creative heart of Phuket Town, there are no ordinary moments. i-Mon Gallery, Address: 29/2 Phang Nga Road, Phuket Town

Art helps us see through the fog of war

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er mother is Christian.

Her father is Muslim.

What is she?

“I’m Muslim. I’m Christian.”

In her memory, in her biography, maybe in her ideology, Adjani Arumpac is both. It doesn’t really matter, because the irrepressible grind of history has made her realise identity is fluid and ever-progressive.

Arumpac is a Filipina filmmaker whose ancestors have lived in the troubled region of Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, where Muslim insurgents have waged war against the central government for four decades. In Bangkok recently, Arumpac screened her documentary War Is a Tender Thing, a probe into her own family history – Christian on her maternal side, Muslim on her paternal – and its

Photo by Starscream complex relationship with the violence-prone land they call home.

A screening here in Thailand on August 9 had a cross-cultural/political angle. Organised by Deep South Watch and Thai PBS, the event saw a number in the audience from Thailand’s Deep South — many

of them aspiring filmmakers themselves – and while we’re aware that each conflict in the world has its own thorns and particularities, the Mindanao struggles in Arumpac’s film resonate deeply with our own southern anxieties. The long struggle for peace, the fatigue etched in the

faces of the locals, the remoteness of the troubles in the perception of the elite centre, the realities on the ground and the selective representation of them in mainstream media.

This idea of viewing such problems through poetic reflection is something we lack in our own Deep South strife, said Professor Samatcha Nilaphatama, of the faculty of communication sciences, Prince of Songkhla University in Pattani. Prof Samatcha believes that after 10 years of strife, what’s sorely lacking is what he calls “the beauty level” – the use of art, film or poetry to communicate the finer feelings and testimonies of people in the conflict area.

“Art has the power of persuasion,” Prof Samatcha said. “It can touch people’s hearts.” Bangkok Post thephuketnews

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Hinduism arrives in Phuket from across the Bay of Bengal IT HAPPENED HERE...

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This ancient Hindu heritage can still be seen today when Thais greet each other with the word ‘Sawasdee’ which derives from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘well-being’.

Top: An image of Ganapati, the Hindu God of wisdom and knowledge, adorns a corner of the lobby of the Royal Phuket Hotel. Photo: Baltic Media

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ven when the centuries were still in single digits, the Andaman Coast was an economically active area. Along estuarine communities down the coast, Indian, Arab and Persian traders made connections with local rulers and merchants, and would often return to the same communities year after year, often waiting several months for the monsoon winds to turn.

They would be allocated a home and a wife for their stay and duly begat mixed-race children. As with today’s overseas visitors, some decided to stay permanently. And with them came their holy men, who spread Brahmin, Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, which included the Brahmin concept of “Deva-raja”, or god-king.

This, like the European concept of Divine Right, promoted the idea that kings owed their power not only to strength of arms or being born to the right father, but to divine providence. Local Malay leaders gained both economically and in power and prestige from associating with these foreign traders and their holy men. In this way, the Hindu religion, or a modified version, mixed with local animist beliefs, seems to have been adopted in much of what is present-day southern Thailand from around 500 BC. In the foyer of the Phuket History Museum in Thalang stands a large stone statue of the Hindu god Vishnu, found on the coast of Phang Nga in the 20th Century, confirming the early presence of Hinduism in the Phang Nga Bay area.

Also, several ancient Hindu stone carvings have been recovered from Ko Pra Narai mountain, located on the old river trade route inland from Takuapa.

Analysis of the stone has shown that these were made in India. Little else remains; few, if any, stone buildings were built in Phuket before the 19th Century, and buildings were made of wood disintegrated long ago.

Hinduism seems to have been dominant in and around Phuket for around a thousand years, from 500 BC to 500 AD. This ancient Hindu heritage can still be seen today when Thais greet each other with the word “Sawasdee” which derives from the Sanskrit word “Swastika”, meaning “well-being”. The swastika is an ancient symbol thought to have arrived in India from ancient Persia, and only got its bad press more recently, historically speaking, when Hitler chose it as a logo for his Nazi party and its vile ideology.

Additionally, the traditional bowed head and wai greeting of Thais is said to have originally been a greeting between Hindu warrior lords, to show respect, and to demonstrate that one had no weapons in one’s hands. Many Thai names today also have Indian

origins. Today the most conspicuous Indian presence on the island is the large number of mostly rather good tailor shops dotted around the West Coast.

But the subcontinent’s influence on the Andaman Coast has far deeper

roots than most visitors and residents – Thai and foreign – realize.

Adapted from “A History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region” by Colin Mackay.

4 ENVIRONMENT

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The truth lies in the labelling THAI EYE

Kanokwan Homcha-aim kanokwan@myseek.org

Warning, chemicals used on your food may be harmful to your health.

Photo: Colin Grey Kanokwan Homcha-aim is the southern coordinator for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a member of SEEK Phuket.

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rganic”, “Chemical Free” and “Safe” – We see these terms on food labels more and more each time we visit the supermarket, but what do they really mean?

It is no secret that people nowadays are more aware and show more concern about what they consume, especially food products such as vegetables and fruits.

Many people are familiar with such “green and good” marketing labels but may fail to understand the discrepancies. In fact, all these words refer to absolutely different things. Follow me and let us find out what these are all about.

Safe (in Thai “plod pai”) labels are for vegetables that are grown with the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, as well as radiation processing. However, after harvesting, these vegetables are put through a cleaning process as well as packed and delivered under the Ministry of Health approved certified standard.

Chemical-Free or “plod saan pit” (also “rai saan pit”) vegetables are those derived from chemical-free production, which would imply that no pesticides, herbacides and/or radiation is applied throughout production steps. However, often times, chemical fertilizers and even hormones may still be used, be it in smaller amounts.

Organic vegetables are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. It sounds very similar to chemical-free vegetables, right? Actually it is not the same thing.

Organic vegetables also cover vegetables produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.

Organic farm management is quite strictly controlled because it aims to avoid contamination in soil, water, and air. The area used for organic farming must be free from any chemical use for more than 3 years

FAMILIAR FARMER: The author suggests for consumers to know the source of their food, directly at source.

Phuket’s first (documented) organic tomato grown in a private, solar-powered aquaponics unit (utilising natural fertilizer from fish poop). Photo: Steven Layne and must not have a boundary that connects to a chemical applied site or a close proximity to a factory. It also must use water from clean sources.

How about Hydroponics? Is it the same as organic vegetables? The answer is no, it is not the same. Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. It uses water as

the nutrients for plants and vegetables, deriving mineral nutrients from inorganic ions in the water. It is suitable for farmers who have limitations on land, for example, lands that have been deteriorated from chemical fertilizers or from planting the same crop for several years.

Most people think that hydroponics are considered as organic vegetables because they look clean, have no weed problems, and use only water. However, nutrients in water may work the same as chemical fertilizers.

Therefore, hydroponics are considered as “safe” vegetables.

At this moment, what is the best to choose? Well, all these are fine for me. However, if I have the proper time and budget, I will aim for organic vegetables. Furthermore, may I suggest making an effort to attempt to find where these vegetables come from, take the time to visit the farm, and get to know the farmer? Seeing is believing and meeting a farmer provides a great perspective on understanding your food intake and builds trust between producer and consumer. Please consider this if you are looking for something different, yet eventful to do this weekend.

Mass fishing ban in Thailand Gulf

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n order to reserve and maintain rare species of fish in Thai waters, the Department of Fisheries has implimented a ban on fishing activities through to the end of September next month.

Unfortunately, the ban only covers parts of the Gulf of Thailand, with no specific mention of the Andaman Sea. The fishing ban prohibits fishing by vessels fitted with mechanical means of propulsion and by means of trawl nets and purse seine nets, and only allows fishing by registered motorized canoes fitted with outboard or inboard motors as a means of propulsion using gill nets only. All fishing jetties across the country are sealed by government officials during this period and trawler

owners are not permitted to enter the sea to fish.

Anyone found fishing or in possession of fishing gear that is capable of being used, in, on or adjacent to the closed waters, faces onthe-spot fines of B5000 baht with maximum penalties of up to B10,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment. NNT thephuketnews

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EDUCATION 5

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Border-run crackdown

Winners and losers among Phuket’s shrinking English Teachers’ circuit ASK THE AJARN Eric Haeg info@teflcampus.com

She’d already been in and out three times while waiting for the school.

Upon the fourth trip her visa company told her that she could go but that it would be a waste of money because she wouldn’t be let back in. She decided to leave Thailand all together.

The crackdown aims to throw out the rotten apples. Photo: Abigcat @thephuketnews

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hailand’s teaching community is no stranger to illegal workers and their obligatory border runs.

While illegal teachers have been scrambling to find legal employment ever since Thailand’s recent crackdown on border runners, legal teachers and those who are thinking about teaching in Thailand have been left sorting out fact from fiction, wondering how their lives will be affected.

Even before the May 22 coup, media outlets were bombarded by reports of increased enforcement of existing immigration laws.

On May 8, The Phuket News quoted Ranong immigration officials stating, “Tourists may renew 30-day or 15-day visas three times.

We will check their details every time they come to immigration.”

Two months later, stricter enforcement of existing immigration law was reported across the Kingdom. On July 15, Englishlanguage media and internet forums began to fill with a mix of official decrees and reactionary conjecture.

“As of August 13, people will not be able to re-enter the country, regardless of their choice of transport,” reported The Nation.

Soon stories of foreigners being denied entry back into Thailand made the news.

There were rumors of school raids throughout Southern provinces and overzealous immigration officials in Hua Hin muddied the waters by falsely stating that foreigners had to carry originals of their passport with them at all times.

Some weeks later, reports of the NCPO closely monitoring the issuance of a teaching license for foreigners had one teacher claiming, “They don’t want us here. They don’t want our different ideas anywhere near their kids.”

Clearly, things were getting out of hand.

Officials’ reasons for the crackdown have changed over time. According to Pol Col Ekkor Butsababodin, in May it was down to the, “growing number of crimes committed by foreigners.”

On August 3, Pol Col Voravat Amornvivat told the Bangkok Post, “We want to make it easy for good people who are willing to follow the law to stay, but we want to make it difficult and impossible for those who abuse the law to remain here illegally.”

Regardless of the reasons for the crackdown, many teachers have had to make tough choices.

On August 5, a Phuket-based teacher posted on his Facebook page, “After 12 years

Serious and qualified teachers may even see an increase in salaries if not better job selection. Photo: COSA of living and teaching in Thailand I’m going to be moving on to new pastures…Thanks to Thailand’s strict crackdown on visas for forcing my hand or I may never have left!”

More recently, The Phuket News was told by an anonymous source that a teacher who’d been working at Phuket’s largest employer of foreign teachers had to leave the country because the school’s administration were too slow in supplying her with the documents necessary for a non-immigrant B visa application.

She’d already been in and out three times while waiting for the school. Upon the fourth trip, her visa company told her that she could go but that it would be a waste of money because she wouldn’t be let back in. She decided to leave Thailand all together.

While more reports of similar tales of woe come in across Thailand, experts tend to reassure those who can work legally that these changes mean increased professionalization, increased salaries and perhaps better working conditions.

A reduction in the supply of teachers would logically mean an increase in salary.

While the basic law of supply and demand doesn’t always work here, Philip Williams of Ajarn.com has already seen salaries increase.

“I have seen a small number of schools noticeably increase their salaries by about 10 per cent,” Williams reported.

The real effects on salaries will most likely be seen during September and October when the annual push to recruit teachers for the second term of the academic year come around. Many teachers leave during that period under normal circumstances.

Without sufficient time to fill the void left by illegal teachers who’ve left the country, Thailand may suffer a serious shortage of teachers. With any luck, applicants will benefit from this through increased salaries and better remuneration packages.

If everything works out, Thailand will bounce back from its teacher shortage and some believe it will lead to better things.

ECC Director of Study, Garth Marshall was

recently quoted in the Bangkok Post stating, “Eventually the English-teaching industry will be professionalized as foreign teachers will have to enroll in a one-month training course, obtain a certificate and be better qualified as a teacher.”

Another positive aspect is that schools will be quicker to get teachers their nonimmigrant B visas and at least a few Phuket schools seem to have gotten on board. Stephen Brady, head teacher at Darasamuth states, “Admin have been briefed on the need for a speedier turnaround when it comes to processing the documents required for non-B visas.​” Reports coming from teachers newly hired at Satri Phuket say that efforts were made to apply for their non-imm B visa as soon as possible because the school knew of the shortened timeline.

Perhaps the best possible development will be better working conditions and a situation whereby teachers aren’t considered disposable. Steven Garner, a head teacher at Ban Mai Riab and states, “If schools realize that it will be more difficult to recruit good teachers from now on then maybe they will treat them with a higher degree of respect.”

Having worked here a while, Garner also knows there’s a potential pitfall, should teachers get too complacent. Garner states, “Recruitment can be a chore but at the end of the day what we want are teachers in the classroom whose first priority is teaching and the education of the kids and not going through the motions until their next trip to Phi-Phi.” It’s that last point that seems to have been forgotten. If changes mean Thailand gets better working standards, it goes to reason that teachers will be happier. If teachers are happier they can focus on their work and students will ultimately benefit. After all, isn’t that what really matters?

A teacher trainer at TEFL Campus and Phuket resident since 2004, Eric welcomes all questions regarding teaching English in Phuket at: info@teflcampus.com.

6 HEALTH IN BRIEF Waterworks: Thai tap water okay to drink

The Provincial Waterworks Authority has reiterated that tap water in Thailand is safe to drink and its production is in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) standard.

The agency said its water treatment plants in each province exceed world standards.

Urging the public to drink more tap water in place of bottled water, the Department of Health will also be conducting analysis of the water provided by the PWA as part of the campaign.

The public is nonetheless advised to inspect their household water pipes to make sure they are in good condition all year round.

Kingdom anticipates Ebola outbreak

The Ministry of Public Health has tightened measures to prevent an Ebola outbreak, while the Department of Medical Sciences is developing an 8-hour diagnosis.

There will be more stringent screening of travelers arriving at five airports: Phuket, Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai, as well as 17 other checkpoints on the water.

Health officials, hospitals, equipment and treatment a re bei ng prepared to cope with a possible outbreak.

In recent weeks, the virus disease has killed more than 1,000 people, in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Lagos in Nigeria.

Interior Ministry aims to curb HIV spread

The President of the Ministry of the Interior’s Ladies Association of Ayutthaya donated B200,000 to help AIDS patients, as a tribute to the 82nd birthday anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen.

A total of 140 patients received B2,000. Mrs Wasinee said that more than 1 million people in the kingdom have AIDS. The Ministry of Public Health and other related agencies aim to prevent the spread of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and to reduce the number of newly infected patients. NNT

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Brainwaves decoded – Part 2

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Gamma waves are often found present in the left pre-frontal cortex

How glorious gamma waves can improve your life, now HEALTH MATTERS Sarah Nockles sarah@santosaphuket.com

Gamma brain waves are seductively sensory! Akin to living life in technicolour, the patterns encapsulate the senses together making sweeter scents, brighter colours, tactility and flavor explosions and unify them with our memory, resulting in a rich and dreamlike sensory experience.

Santosa Wellness Center

With views of the Andaman Sea, the Santosa Wellness Center is surrounded by lush, green tropical jungle; a ground-breaking project representing the culmination of years of research into the world’s best detox and wellness programmes, with a contemporary and functional edge sometimes lacking.

Featuring state-of-theart facilities, the centre boasts a five-star raw and vegetarian restaurant, a juice and coffee bar, eight colon hydrotherapy rooms, a pavilion with an expansive range of healthy activities, a herbal steam sauna, and a plunge-style ice bath.

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n my last article we learned about brainwaves, and how we can focus our minds to spend less time focused on Beta waves (conscious thought, concentration and action) into Alpha and Theta waves, which allow the sub-conscious to come through, bringing relaxation, new ideas, suggestions and visualizations.

We briefly touched on another type of brainwave, the most recently discovered Gamma wave, which is the fastest occurring at the lowest frequency. This very special brain activity is coined the “success” wave in modern neurological forums, for its ability to create what is called ‘neural synchrony.’

This is a fancy, scientific way to say that when Gamma waves are present, more of your brains cells activate at the same time.

The result is an incredibly focused mind and a higher state of consciousness. It is the best state to hardwire your body with goals, eliminate limiting beliefs of the subconscious and put to bed issues such as anxiety, doubt and fear.

Gamma brain waves are seductively sensory! Akin to living life in technicolour, the patterns encapsulate the senses together making sweeter scents, brighter colours, tactility and flavor explosions and unify them with our memory, resulting in a rich and dreamlike sensory experience. Glorious Gamma gives us acute concentration, improved memory and greater learning abilities. Associated with peak performance, the most successful businessmen, those classed as ‘genius,’ highly creative people and decorated sports men and women generally emit a high level of these waves. An overall sense of compassion and love is also reported. Whilst we need to emit all of our brainwaves at specific times to function optimally, Gamma is fast gaining a reputation as the holy grail of neuro-states.

A Thai Buddhist monk meditates. This is the best way to cultivate gamma brainwaves.

Photo: Tevaprapas Interestingly, those who present with more Gamma wave activity in their brain, also present with increased gray matter and cortical thickness in particular areas… what does this mean?

Those who train their brains to produce more of the ‘success’ wave actually have the ability to change their physical brains – otherwise known as neuroplactisity. An especially mindblowing fact is that Gamma waves often present particularly frequently in the left pre-frontal cortex – this is special because activation of this area often results in a decrease in negative emotions and depression.

So how do we ride the Gamma wave more often and more effectively? Meditation – frequently.

Long-term meditation has so many incredible benefits, and the study of data related to the brain proves that it really can alter our perception, and the way that we view and experience the world. Usually Gamma brainwaves appear very weak on EEG scans, but when meditating they become much more pronounced.

To keep producing them in abundance, practicing meditation much more deeply and regularly is highly recommended.

For those who want a quick fix? Download and listen to bin-

aural beats, otherwise known as brain entrainment. In layman’s terms, these are two tones, at different frequencies (no more than 30Hz apart), played separately in each ear through the use of stereo headphones. The repetitive sensory stimulation bought about by the rhythmic stimulus, synchronizes brainwaves to the same frequency.

This is known as FFR – frequency following response. To elicit a Gamma response, the frequency must be 40-50Hz. In some spiritual forums, it is reported that extensive use may activate the pineal gland, at which point the pre-frontal cortex is inundated with positive energy, and a higher state of consciousness may be achieved.

Does listening to binaural beats of this frequency produce the same utopian brain activity of a Tibetan monk? No! However, as we begin to understand more of the complex modern neuroscience behind brain-training, it is clear that there is a profoundly positive impact created by ‘entraining’ the brain. None of this could ever replicate years of dedicated meditative practice though.

The ideal scenario? A deeper state of consciousness, created by greeting each day with a collective ommmmm! thephuketnews

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 7

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

New centre becomes Thailand home to Meredith skincare range

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leenta Phuket-Phang Nga resort, recently launched the Ayurah Wellness Centre, which will be Thailand’s exclusive home of sought-after Linda Meredith range of skincare products and therapies, as beloved by some of the world’s most famous and beautiful women.

Known as the ‘Queen of Facials’, Linda Meredith’s list of celebrity clients is legendary in the UK beauty industry, with names like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss among her regular visitors, along with a host of supermodels and celebrities, and male clients including Dennis Hopper, Jude Law and Colin Firth.

The industry-leading list of treatments that Ms Meredith developed over more than 40 years at the vanguard of the beauty industry, are now succinctly paired to Ayurah Wellness Centre’s commitment to delivering wellness that works.

Linda Meredith products have been developed to combat the ravages of chemicals, preservatives and hormones that can dramatically affect people’s skin. They also transcend simplistic pigeonholing of skin types as oily, dry or a combination of both.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: Turn the clock back at Ayurah Wellness Centre, Thailand’s only home of Linda Meredith skincare therapies.

SKIN DEEP: Linda Meredith’s intelligent and personalised approach to skincare has made her skincare range of products a favourite among celebrities, including Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss.

The truth is far more complex, meaning a more bespoke and personalised approach is required, which is where Linda Meredith’s approach has made a difference.

Anchalika Kijkanakorn, the founder and Managing Director of Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga’s Bangkok-based parent company AKARYN Hospitality Management Services (AHMS), said she was delighted to introduce Thailand to the “revolutionary” approach of Linda Meredith.

“I’ve long been a fan myself,” Ms Kijkanakorn said. “Linda Meredith’s reputation has been built on recognising the dramatic impact on skin causes by pollutants and toxins in the air and in our diets, and in developing transformative counteractive treatments.

“It’s nothing less than a revolution in skincare, and now we are proud to introduce these cutting edge skincare products and therapies to Thailand through Ayurah Wellness Centre.”

Ms Kijkanakorn, also Chairman

Getting healthy, the clean way Jasmine Walker editor@ classactmedia.co.th

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he whole “vegan raw before 4”, “clean eating” and “green juice” crazes have exploded in the West, and it’s only a matter of time before you see more of these healthy eating trends take off here in Phuket.

Today, I want to briefly talk about clean eating, which is essentially eating pure and natural foods, as opposed to processed foods. Clean eating is a simple yet logical way to get a long-term result for your health and figure.

All the addictive chemicals found in most con@thephuketnews

Avocados. Photo: JJ Harrison sumer foods (what you get at the convenient store) are obviously not good for you. The packaging is an indicator, they lure you in, because it is a business, and in short, to get you addicted so they can make more money.

Clean eating in no way means restricting you to only the things the body needs, it simply cuts out the things that could never

naturally grow on this planet. Luckily there are tens of thousands if not millions of clean and natural foods on this planet to save the day.

Clean eating is not in any way a diet, it is a lifestyle. And in this lifestyle, the first thing you should realize is that (refined) sugar is the main culprit to bad health. Previously, many nutritionists had claimed fats to be the biggest threat to health, but in fact the body does need a moderate amount of some fats, the omega fats found in avocades, for example.

Speaking of which, I've got a sudden craving for vegan guacamole...

of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), said Linda Meredith products would be exclusively available at other Ayurah Wellness Centres, set to launch over the next 12 months at Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi and AKARYN Samui, as well as at the upcoming AKARYN Koh Krabeay Retreat & Spa, opening in Cambodia in 2015.

Ms Kijkanakorn said all Ayurah Wellness Centre products worked to increase hydration levels and helped slow the ageing process. But more than that, she said, they removed unnecessary chemicals such as parabens, while ensuring safety during pregnancy.

“Our concept is to feed the skin with essential ingredients as we feed bodies,” she said. “We believe this is the way forward for the next generation of skincare products. The results speak for themselves. People are looking for wellness that works. They want results, and spas need to deliver on their promises.”

Ms Meredith said finding partners with like-minded goals was “paramount to delivering the next generation in skincare”.

“We were contacted by several luxury resorts in Asia, but the decision to partner AHMS was a no-brainer, really,” Ms Meredith said. “My company is dedicated to striving for and achieving the highest standard and Ms Kijkanakorn has built her legacy on that philosophy.

In a nutshell, it was immediately apparent to us that the future of our brand would be in safe hands.”

Ayurah Wellness Centre therapists are trained in the UK by Linda Meredith, and undergo an on-going training programme formulated to maintain high standards.

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Chef Daniel knows best Sam Wilko editor@classactmedia.co.th

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n old joke goes, “What line of work should you recommend to an alcoholic, scruffy bum with an attitude? Well, a celebrity chef might be a good start”. Yet for all the boozy, bossy, “creative” individuals in the kitchen there are always genuine chefs who don’t do battle with the bottle and who keep their snarling to themselves.

Phuket has its very own celebrity chef in Daniel Isberg at Gastro Bar in Cherng Talay. During the low season, from May 14 to August 11, Chef Daniel offers a four-course Chef’s Table every Tuesday evening so you’ll get a chance to sample some of this impassioned artisan’s creations. It’s worth mentioning that this Chef’s Table carries on through high season too, but more of the onus is on a la carte during the rest of the year.

To say the least, Chef Daniel has led a colourful life. Born in Sweden, he’s done culinary stints all around the world, even rustling up his gourmet cre-

ations on the top of Angel Falls in Venezuela, serving it up piping hot to Robin Williams, Alicia Keyes, Sean Connery (“I’d like more sshpagetti shauce pleashe Daniel”), Bono and many more luminaries in the showbiz world, although presumably not on the same evening. Gosh, Daniel looks like a star, with designer stubble and a marked sense of fashion – even in chefs’ togs.

Gastro Bar is located diagonally opposite Tesco Lotus in Cherng Talay. In acres of parking space (always a positive in terms of running a restaurant), the place is no bigger than a shop-house with two outside adjoining areas, lots of modern art on its walls including paintings of Jim Morrison, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix as well as a cheerful and chirpy wait staff who complement the trendy look and feel of the restaurant.

For starters, we’re served up a porcini mushroom truffle ‘cappuccino’ along with a macaroni and cheese deep-fried ‘lollipop’ – a good dish to illustrate Daniel’s cheeky creations. Next up is panseared scallop with curried cauliflower cream, crispy leek julian and slowroasted cherry tomato along with a dash

of black sea salt. Cheeky, yes, but also a veritable medley, if not a symphony of tastes. And speaking of things musical, Gastro Bar has an impeccable musical collection with a constant flow of cool, non-intrusive sounds spilling out into the night air.

For mains we enjoy black peppered, grilled wagyu beef with a potato ‘cigar’, Marsala sauce along with a spoon of scrumptious ratatouille and crispy beetroot ‘spaghetti’ over the top. The Marsala sauce is a good catalyst for the wagyu and there’s even a sauce boat, should we desire more of it.

We do. We soon notice that it’s not only us enjoying the chef’s table – our neighbours are just as appreciative, oohing and aahing as each new dish is brought out. It’s pretty obvious that Daniel has quite a following here in Cherng Talay as car after car discharges what look like young professionals with an eye for a gourmand experience. Daniel tells us that his stay in California greatly influenced him and it’s true – there are Mexican-like touches to his cuisine with a light use of herbs and flavour enhancers.

For dessert a jet-black lava cake with white espresso cream is just perfect and is surely served on purpose to complement the restaurant’s black-and-white colour scheme. But if it isn’t, it still remains delicious – even for this nonsweet-toothed reviewer. All in all it’s been a revelation at Gastro Bar with flavoursome and inventive dishes – definitely recommended – but do book ahead.

Chef Daniel’s Chef’s Table: 7pm every Tuesday. B950 Baht without drinks.

Tel: 086 0471474

Basil: If it didn’t exist, you’d have to invent it

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here is no clear evidence showing when/if bai kaprao, or holy basil arrived in Thailand. All we know is that it quickly became popular throughout Asia because of its medicinal properties and its virtues as a culinary herb.

It is easy to grow and proliferates quickly. Seeds appear in large numbers at the top of mature plants, and when they dry they fall out and are spread by the wind. Wherever they land there will soon be a new cluster of plants. At spots in the forest where the sun shines through

and the ground is not dense with vegetation, basil grows in with the grass. It has a bushy appearance and the leaves are small and very light green.

Villagers call it kaprao pa, or wild basil, and value it as a medicinal herb good for cooking. When they go into the forest to hunt they

take along rice, chillies and salt as provisions and find whatever meat they can.

The tastiness of the food they prepare there owes a lot to wild basil.

Most of the plants in rural home gardens are red basil with red stems and small leaves that are green suffused with red on their upper surfaces but dark red underneath, while the wild basil is light green and is easy to distinguish from the cultivated variety.

Another popular name for it is kaprao khao, or white basil. The intensity of the flavour and aroma of the two types of basil is about the same, but in rural areas people often bring the wild variety home to grow in the garden, as they believe that the red variety causes more of a sensation of heat when eaten.

In the provinces, every household will have a kitchen garden growing staples such as chillies, aubergines, limes, kaffir limes, galangal and lemongrass, and two plants that can never be left out – kaprao and horapa (sweet basil). Bangkok Post thephuketnews

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HOUSE & HOME 9

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Bamboo – mighty grass of great versatility GARDEN IN SIAM

Alasdair Forbes execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

There’s a window of a couple of days after the shoot first appears.

You don’t want to cut it too soon, because it will put on a lot of weight.

A siem. Good for digging and for cutting bamboo shoots.

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t’s the rainy season. Today, we’ve had thunder, lightning, deluge, big gusts of wind. Right now, it’s just pouring steadily, at a rate that tells you you should start building an ark, because it’s never going to stop.

All that rain also means it’s bamboo season, and we’re hacking off shoots as fast as we can. We can’t possibly eat it all, so friends and neighbours are also benefiting.

Bamboos belong to the grass family, and are (just in case no one had ever told you this) the fastest-growing plants in the world. Given the right conditions, they can grow half a metre in a day.

This is why the Chinese and Japanese used to use bamboo for torture – place victim over bamboo shoot and wait. He’ll soon talk as the realization sinks in that the bamboo is about to grow right through his body.

There’s an amusing video online about this topic, which concludes that, yes, it works.

We have yet to try this at home. Not for lack of potential victims – there are plenty of people we’d like to torture – but because we suspect it may actually be illegal. And in fact there’s only one stand of bamboo that produces shoots thin enough for the job. All bamboos put up shoots, but some are skinny, some are hollow and some are just plain nasty. The shoots of giant bamboo species, (gigantochloa for example), contain cyanide.

The other bamboos we have here include Buddha’s belly bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), which is nobbly and grows rather slowly; golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea), which is pretty but doesn’t produce edible shoots;

Fact: bamboo is the fastest-growing plants on the planet. Photo: Stéfan Le Dû and Phyllostachus edulis, which does produce edible shoots – that’s what “edulis” means: edible.

There’s a window of a couple of days after the shoot first appears. You don’t want to cut it too soon, because it will put on a lot of weight. On the other hand, cut it too late, and it’s going to be a bit woody.

My partner, Pen, is the expert at judging this, and at cutting bamboo, which she does using a siem. I don’t know the English word for this – or even if there is one. It’s designed as an all-purpose digging tool, At the end of a two-meter handle it has a blade about three inches in width and eight inches in length. Some have blades that are curved. Others are straight. See photo, left.

Bamboo shoots need handling with care; the outer protective layer is covered in very fine hairs – so fine they slip straight into your skin and leave the palm of your hand looking like a hedgehog. You then have to use tweezers to get each one out. They’re really itchy.

I usually hack a leaf off a nearby banana plant to protect my hand. Seems to work.

Bamboo shoots: Photo: Yoshihide Nomura Your average bamboo shoot is around three to five kilos in weight. Depending on the season, supply, demand, and so forth, it sells at market for anywhere from B15 to B50 a kilo.

That’s nice, fresh, crunchy bamboo shoot. I feel sorry for you lot in cold climates who have to buy bamboo shoots in cans. I checked the prices: around B35 baht for a 100-gramme can. That’s seven to 23 times the price at source. And it’s not fresh.

And you can’t torture anyone with canned bamboo shoots.

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Bangkok gets ready to be centre of cleaning world

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ore than 15,000 visitors from across Thailand and the ASEAN region are expected take part in the 2014 Asia Pacific Cleaning Industry Expo (PULIRE) in Bangkok next month.

To be held from September 18-20

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at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, the kingdom’s largest convention and exhibition centre complex in suburban Muang Thong Thani, PULIRE Asia Pacific 2014 coincides with a cluster of concurring exhibitions planned as part

of Construction & Building Technology Week 2014.

Bringing together industry players and trade professionals from the entire spectrum of construction, building and facility management and maintenance, in addition to the regional cleaning sector, PULIRE Asia Pacific 2014 is a dedicated international exhibition industry platform showcasing the latest professional cleaning and hygiene technology, solutions and trends for the institutional and industrial cleaning sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

Currently there are already 150 worldwide exhibitors signed up.

Overseas players include the Hako Group from Germany, renowned manufacturers of cleaning and municipal technology for commercial and industrial markets; International Cleaning Equipment (ICE) from China, the leader manufacturer of professional cleaning machines; Nilfisk-Advance Co from Denmark, a leading professional cleaning equipment manufacturer for the commercial and industrial sectors; Wap

System Co from Thailand, the leading supplier of cleaning equipments and tools. And Bangkok’s VT Inter Group Co, a regional pioneer in industrial cleansers, solvents and chemicals.

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orea is a divided country and both sides are technically still at war. So if either side decides to resume full-scale hostilities while you’re shopping in Seoul, that’ll be your tough luck.

Scary as it sounds, South Korea has managed to create a tourist attraction out of the DMZ (demilitarised zone), a strip of land running across the peninsula that serves as a buffer between it and its neighbour to the north.

Despite its innocuous-sounding name, this frontier area is positively bristling with armaments. Take one of the daily bus tours to the southern side of the DMZ if you want a taste of the tense atmosphere as soldiers, armed to the teeth, patrol the heavily fortified border, constantly on the alert to repel a possible invasion.

When you disembark from the coach don’t be surprised if you’re asked to present your passport for perusal; they may want to verify that you’re not a North Korean spy!

My curiosity piqued by what our tour guide had told us about the Korean War, I later paid a visit the War Memorial of Korea, a huge museum in Seoul built on the site of the former army HQ. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibition areas help visitors appreciate what that conflict entailed and although the main focus is on the war between the two Koreas,

Night view of the South Korean capital. Photo: Wiki Commons

Namdaemun Gate is one of Seoul’s key landmarks, and is located on one of its busiest roads. Photo: Wiki Commons there are also sections dedicated to the entire peninsula’s history from prehistoric times right up to the Choson (Joseon) imperial dynasty, the era in which several period dramas, popular with Thai TV viewers, have been set.

The various museum displays were so skilfully arranged that I felt as if I were travelling back in time, my only regret being that I didn’t have more time to explore this fascinating place.

If you tell Thai pals that you’re going to Korea, chances are that the second thing they will say (after “why?”) is: “Can you buy some [insert specific Korean brand] cosmetics for me?” The streets of the Myeongdong commercial district in Seoul are lined with shops selling make-up and skincare products.

I felt proud of myself after managing to locate various creams and potions requested by friends at stores like Etude, Skin Food and The Face Shop. Not at all an easy task for a total novice like me. Oh, and don’t forget to ask for some free samples once you’ve made your purchase.

“Hana juseyo” translates as “one, please” and these are the magic words, absolutely necessary for day-today survival in Korea and useful for everything from ordering a meal to buying a ticket on public transport.

Koreans of all ages seem to delight in advertising the fact that they’re in love. And if you’re head-overheels besotted with someone, Seoul seems to be the place to shout it from the rooftops. Here you can buy all manner of cute couple-related merchandise from Tshirts and rings to padlocks (see photo on page 6).

However, the least expensive and most common way of declaring your undying love is the practice of writing both your and your beloved’s names in public places around the city.

I know of at least three places where you can do this: Namsan Tower, Insa-dong (a neighbourhood in the city’s Jongno-gu district) and Haneul Park. (Apparently, if a couple breaks up, one of them would return to the site and dispose of all the written evidence.)

It’s a lot easier to find a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok than it is to locate a Korean eatery, so during my time in Seoul I made a valiant effort to sample as much of the local cuisine as possible. Wandering the streets of Myeong-dong and Edae, the sights and smells from all the food stalls filled my stomach with joy.

Koreans certainly love their soju (their equivalent

Above: The delights of Korea’s fiery food culture.

Below: Golden Arches can be found here too, of course.

of vodka), but some just can’t hold their liquor. I saw one very drunk young woman colliding with a rack of clothes, then bumping into a guy before collapsing in a heap on the street. Luckily she was with a female friend, who then had the unenviable job of carting her home.

Hint: If you’re too far gone to make it back to the hotel under your own steam, you can always take a nap in one of Seoul’s 24-hour cafes and rest up until you regain some degree of sobriety. No kidding! (I know this from personal experience.) It’s a lot better than passing out on a footpath somewhere plus the CCTV cameras with which most all-night cafes seem to be equipped should protect you from pickpockets.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Spooked out in Kathu

A true Phuket ghost story (based on actual events) Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

All I could do was blink a few times before clamping my eyes shut. It wasn’t quite the assuring feeling I was expecting, the fear that came over me that moment was a feeling I hadn’t experienced since being a young boy in a tent after a terrifying round of camp fire stories.

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his past week, Phuket’s predominant Chinese residents celebrated Por Tor – the Festival of Hungry Ghosts, which like Halloween in the West, is based on the ancient animistic belief that spirits of the deceased can return to the physical world they once inhabited, even if only temporarily.

If you asked me what I thought a week ago, I’d probably have told you that it’s nothing more than traditional folklore, mythology and so forth. Indeed, up until recently, I never was a believer in ghosts, at least not since entering into the so-called enlightenment of “science-explains-everything” adulthood.

I’ve been cognitively capable enough to realize that much of the prevalent beliefs in extra-physical spirit entities the world over – those with human-like attributes, dressed up, animated and roaming around trying to seek closure with some “unfinished business” if not to mark and secure their territory with good ol’ fashion scare tactics – is mostly the product of imaginative scriptwriting, storyboard sequencing and cinematographic trickery, if not just vulnerable and gullible audiences.

Still, most Thais and even some Westerners I know in Phuket, can’t stand the thought of being alone, especially in a dark or quiet place, mostly for fear of what they might see or hear, which isn’t actually there.

But as an open-minded non-believer, I have always been welcoming (certainly not petrified) of the opportunity for an actual physical encounter with something/ someone from the supernatural realm.

Such a “sighting”, however terrifying the thought might sound to some, would at least provide me with some assurance, I reasoned, that there is more to this life than what we can easily detect with our main human senses.

But in 31 years, I had never seen (or sensed beyond a convincing doubt) a ghost... that is until one recent late night at the office.

After finishing up some back-logged work, around the midnight hour, I sat down on the coach and closed my eyes. Locked up, lights off, it was just me and my scattered thoughts in need of crucial defragmenting.

During the day, the building – a four-story shophouse – can be quite luminated. But after hours, when the block has turned out, the atmosphere quickly becomes eerie with all sorts of peeps, creeks, squeaks, bumps and thuds echoing throughout the building – surely just pressure in the pipes, right?

Starting to doze, I awoke abruptly to one such thud, and at that exact waking moment, I experienced the most vivid hallucination I can ever remember.

This was that moment I’d been waiting for – the

closest I’ve ever been, and might ever be to a ghost sighting, of what appeared to be a vague yet distinctly human silhouette of a thin adult male seemingly floating behind the reception desk.

Slightly elevated off the ground, the figure quickly proceeded, walking, floating, and in a flash went straight into and through the west wall before my eyes could focus. Just like that, the silhouette had disappeared, seemingly into the (vacant) adjacent shop-house.

All I could do was blink a few times before clamping my eyes shut. It wasn’t quite the assuring feeling I was expecting, the fear that came over me that moment was a feeling I hadn’t experienced since being a young boy in a tent after a terrifying round of camp fire stories. I couldn’t move, nor did I want to, all my rationality and critical reasoning skills rendered inept. Sleep was my only exit.

Surely, it was just a hallucination caused by stress, sleep deprivation and delirium... Most of my Western colleagues agree that this was likely the

case – a hallucination induced by late and long hours.

In fact, one of my Western colleagues had a similar experience one late night, years ago when he worked for a daily in Hong Kong. He recalls when, in an exhausted and knackered state, he took a cigarette break in a stairwell, where he had a brief conversation with none other, he is convinced, than the late John Lennon.

A sleep-deprived and stress-induced illusion? Perhaps.

But my Thai colleagues, on the other hand, would take little convincing. Now even more scared to be in the office alone when the sun goes down, to them, my encounter – my friend’s encounter – were surely with ghosts, who’d appeared to us for a very specific reason that we would be wise to find out.

Even if they were right, then what?

I can’t really be bothered seeking out a priest, monk, psychic, or other spirit medium, and I certainly don’t want to start sniffing around, digging up bones to find out if someone had died in the next building.

And though I’m a little more open minded to the concept of spirits now, or at least the existence of extra-dimensional entities that one may sense if their receptors are fine-tuned to whatever particular frequency, due to whatever reason – I still firmly believe that spells, curses, blessings, exorcisms, unfinished business, making right what went wrong, etc et al, are all things better left in a Hollywood manuscript.

That said, I sure wish ghosts, if they do exist, learned how to utilize social networking, for that would make encoding and decoding any cryptic messages transmitted between our worlds a whole lot more convenient... wait, the next horror blockbuster? The Thais, and Chinese, would certainly eat it up.

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

While Phuket will not be the next Silicon Valley within the next year, bringing the tech scene together through events like Echelon is a significant step towards to building bridges with the rest of Asia.

he local tech community received a jolt in the arm last Saturday (August 16) as Prince of Songkla University held the first of four satellite events taking place across the nation for Echelon Thailand 2014 – the biggest meetup for tech startups in the country.

The big show will take place next month in Bangkok as over 20 startup companies are expected to make their six-minute pitch to investors. One of those companies is School OS, a startup that won a spot in September’s event after making a successful pitch to a panel of judges at PSU last week.

“I would like to be the king of data, like a Youtube,” said Sharif Densumite, Project Manager and CEO of School OS. The startup is essentially a content management system, website, and mobile app that helps small-tomid-sized schools go paperless. Teachers use the software to input student grades and make notes while parents can use the app and website to track their child’s performance.

“I believe that when the student studies better, their parent should track together with school. Its role of parents and teachers to do good for the student,” Densumite said.

Given the island’s reputation as a travel haven, the judges were surprised that a company focused on education stood out.

It’s the beginning of a long road, according Thaddeus Koh, the co-founder of E27, the organisers of Echelon. The Singaporean confirmed that Phuket will become an annual satellite destination for Echelon Thailand with an emphasis on steering the local community towards it potential strengths.

(Top) Sharif Densumite pitches School OS at the Echelon event.

(Bottom) The panel of judges ask questions.

“There is a balance here. It is a mix of looking what Phuket has to offer and what they should be doing. In next couple of years we should see Phuket thriving much more in the travel tech sector,” Koh noted.

In addition to Koh, the panel of five judges included PSU professor Rattana Wetprasit and two veterans of the Thai startup scene, Amarit Charonenphan and Paul Sutthapong.

All five startups took turns summarising their companies, which ranged from four-year-old businesses to six-week operations.

CloudHotelBooking and The faceBIZ were two startups that worked within the travel sector while SETScope was built for investors to better evaluate stocks. The lone non-Thai representative was the Singapore-based Nearcircles, a startup meant to connect neighbours in order to barter skillsets (a photoshop enthusiast shares their knowledge with a yoga practitioner, and vice-versa).

While Phuket will not be the next Silicon Valley within the next year, bringing the tech scene together through events like Echelon is a significant step towards to building bridges with the rest of Asia.

“Every year, when we do more activities and bring more investors and companies here, we hope to see more engagement from the community and bring parties together to dscuss what’s next for Phuket, whether it is government support or more funding, things like this,” Koh said.

“The overall goal is build up the ecosystem here for Phuket to grow into an emerging hub for the Thailand tech scene.”

Kickstarter watch: A padlock that opens with Bluetooth

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t’s 2014 and keys are so out of date.

That’s why the people at the tech hardware company FŪZ Designs have developed the Noke (a play on the words “no key”), a padlock that opens via wireless Bluetooth technology when it is near a corresponding smartphone.

Developers David Gengler and Cameron Gibbs have designed the Noke to

open once it senses the correct Bluetooth “key” from the smartphone. With one click on the medal padlock, it opens up without the user ever having to take out their smartphones from their pocket or bag.

A corresponding app – available for both iOS and Android users – also allows owners to give permission to other individuals to use the padlock. The feature is

customisable and could be used for a range of situations, including a storage unit or suitcase.

Forgetful users who leave their phones at home can also open the Noke using a customisable click code (a pre-programmed series of holds and quick clicks).

The sophisticated padlock – which is water-resistant and uses a replaceable battery that lasts up to one

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK

year – will also come with a custom cable and bike mount for an extra US$20 (B600).

The Noke has raised just under US$120,000 (B3.8 million) on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter with just under one month left.

Developers hope to beta test the Noke by December with an eye to hit the onlines shelves next year.

TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK

1

The Last of Us Remastered

PS4

6

Yoshi’s New Island

3DS

1

The Great Prank War (Game)

iOS

2

FIFA 14

Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PC

7

Watch Dogs

Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PC

2

Hanx Writer (Productivitiy)

iOS

3

Mario Kart 8

Wii U

8

EA Sports UFC

Xbox One, PS4

3

Swing Copters (Messenger)

iOS, Android

4

Minecraft

Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PC

9

Grand Theft Auto V

Xbox 360, PS3,

4

Over (Photo)

Android

5

Tomodachi Life

3DS

10 Titanfall

Xbox 360, Xbox One

5

Manu ganu 2 (Photo)

Android

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

IN BRIEF China investigates Microsoft

Chinese regulators announced that they they have opened an investigation into Microsoft Corp. after complaints that the company violated antimonopoly laws.

Chinese officials say Microsoft failed to publish all documentation related to its Windows OS and Office software, in violation of the law.

The investigation was formally launched in June after a preliminary examination failed to resolve the issue.

The investigations is the latest in a series of cases against foreign technology suppliers in China, including Qualcomm Inc.

Underwater internet connection

Google, in partnership with five Asia-based telecommunications companies, announced plans to build an underwater cable that stretches from the west coast of the United States to Japan.

The US$300 million project, dubbed FASTER and expected to be ready by mid-2016, is meant to incease Google’s reach into Asia by providing faster internet coverage to the region with speeds of up to 60 terabytes per second. And, yes, it will be under the Pacific Ocean.

The consortium of Asian telecom companies include NEC, KDDI, China Telecom Global, SingTel, China Mobile International and Global Transit.

Amazon’s mobile cash register

The online retail giant, Amazon, have introduced a new service – Local Register – that include a free app and US$10 (B300) card reader and is intended for users to make real world transactions.

The reader, which attached to any mobile phone or tablet, works with the app and can be used with all credit and debit card payments.

Amazon takes a cut (1.75 per cent until October 31, 2.75 per cent until January 1, 2.5 per cent after that) after the transaction is made.

The new service, is part of a growing trend of mobile cash registers and will compete with Square and PayPal Here. thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Power Rangers movie for 2016

Lionsgate Entertainment have confirmed that the Power Rangers movie will be released in July 2016.

According to an official description of the film, the story will be a “modern reinvention” of the original TV series which centered around a group of high school kids who find themselves with super powers and try to save the world.

The script is being written by Ashley Miller and Jack Stentz (X-Men: First Class).

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22 Jump Street Despite the film’s insistance that it is a slapstick comedy devoid of substance, 22 Jump Street is sophisticated in its storytelling and pokes fun at stereotypical portrayals of today’s youth.

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The long-awaited prequel to the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre film will be called Leatherface.

The script is currently being written

by Seth M Sherwood (Fruitcake) with a story that will most likely revolve around the title character’s teenage years. A director for the project will be announced before the end of the year.

The film is expected to go into production by late 2014.

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Jump Street is fully aware that it’s a sequel and it doesn’t care if audiences know it.

This much is evident in the opening sequence, where we are shown a quick recap of the previous film as if in a TV show. Still very appropriate for a film series that is based off of a 1980s teen show (which starred a young Johnny Depp).

The plots of films like The Hangover Part 2, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigalo, Weekend at Bernie’s II dote along without nods to the original film and characters that just happen to fall into the same hijinks because of coincidence (an unannounced déjà vu).

In contrast, 22 Jump Street relishes the “same same” nature and constantly reminds the audience that this film/investigation/hijinks are “exactly the same” as in the original 2012 film.

Still, despite the film’s insistance that it is a slapstick comedy devoid of substance, 22 Jump Street is sophisticated in its storytelling and pokes fun at stereotypical portrayals of today’s youth.

The film rides the “bromance” idea as far as it can without it ever being physical. The idea of the “dumb jock” is set up only to be knocked down by characters who can not only perform well on the field, but who also display genuine kindness, affability and recognize special relationships.

Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Peter Stormare, Amber Stevens, Wyatt Russell and Jillian Bell.

Director: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Running time: 112 minutes

22 Jump Street (E) The Expendables 3 (F) The Expendables 3 (T) Fak Wai Nai Kai Thur (T/E sub) Guardians of the Galaxy (3D/T) Guardians of the Galaxy (E) Into the Storm (E) Into the Storm (F) Phlae Kao (T/E sub)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre prequel

12:24, 14:50, 17:15, 19:40, 22:05 16:15, 21:10 11:40, 14:20, 17:00, 19:40, 22:15 10:50, 12:50, 15:15, 17:40, 20:05, 22:30 11:50, 14:25, 19:35 17:00, 22:10 17:35, 21:40 11:35, 13:35, 15:35, 19:35 11:20, 14:00, 16:40, 19:20, 22:00

The film also makes fun of the hyperintense college freshman who, after taking one class, is suddenly an expert on a particular subject and chides everyone else. This sets up a lot of jokes which most of them delivered in the third act of the film.

In addition, there are references to other films and famous figures (Olympus Has Fallen, Bennie Hill, Do the Right Thing, Old School, among others) that it’s tough to catch at first glance and makes it a joy to re-watch.

The movie tells the story of police officers Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum) who go undercover at a university to find the dealer of a new synthetic drug that has swepped the local campus. With one student already dead, Schmidt and Jenko have a small window of time before the drug makes its way to universities across America via Spring Break holiday.

While the partners try to investigate the same people, they eventually have to deal with the fact that each of them are part of different crowds and have to follow paths of their own.

Innuendos of a relationship that is beyond that of police partners are teased throughout the film and is cleverly used to segue into different plot points.

While it is a very well-done sequel, the film cannot be seen through the same prism as, say, The Godfather 2. Even though 22 Jump Street will not win an Oscar, neither did Caddy Shack or Animal House. We just doubt there will be a third film.

Straight Outta Compton and Giamatti

The biopic Straight Outta Comption, based on the story of influential gangster rap group NWA, will include the services of Paul Giamatti.

The Academy-Award nominated actor will portray the group’s manager, Jerry Heller. The cast also includes O’Shea Jackson Jr, who will portray his father – Ice Cube – as well as Jason Mitchell and Corey Hawkins.

The film, to be directed by F Gary Gray, is expected to be released in 2016.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Weekend

Gross

1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

$28.4M

$117.6M

2 Guardians of the Galaxy

$24.7M

$222.3M

3 Let’s Be Cops

$17.7M

$26.1M

4 The Expendables 3

$16.2M

$16.2M

5 The Giver

$12.8M

$12.8M

6 Into the Storm

$7.7M

$31.3M

7 The Hundred-Foot Journey

$7.1M

$23.6M

8 Lucy

$5.3M

$107.5M

9 Step Up All In

$2.7M

$11.8M

10 Boyhood

$2.2M

$13.8M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) 22 Jump Street (E) The Expendables 3 (E) The Expendables 3 (T) Fak Wai Nai Kai Thur (T/E sub) Guardians of the Galaxy (3D/E) Into the Storm (E) Phlae Kao (T/E sub)

12:20, 17:25, 19:50, 22:10 11:40, 14:20, 19:40, 22:15 17:00 12:00, 14:25, 16:50, 19:15, 21:40 14:35, 22:00 12:50, 14:50, 16:50, 21:30 14:45, 18:50

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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Xana beach club to host launch party for new Chandon bottle

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he official f lagship venue of the Chandon Summer Limited Edition, XANA with Attica, has joined hands with Diageo Moet Hennessey (Thailand) Limited to launch the “Chandon Summer Limited Edition 2014” in Phuket.

The exclusive launch party in nautical classy theme will take place on Saturday, August 23. The event begins at 8pm and will extend well into the night with DJ sets and surprise performances.

Portraying the fun and freshness associated with summer time, the launch party at XANA Beach Club will feature a special showcase of the Chandon Summer Limited Edition bottle.

“The bottle specially retains a luxurious and sophisticated feel with a playful twist in line with the brand’s concept. The global nautical theme trend is added to make the bottle trendier and more exclusive.

The white and navy blue stripes and the red and white nylon rope around the bottle are reminders of sun, sand, sea, sailing and sailors – perfect for summer time.” said Monrudee Yudhanaraweesak, Chandon and Wine Brand Manager at Diageo Moet Hennessy Thailand.

The evening will start off with complimentary tapas and Chandon spar-

kling wine in a relaxed and fun setting. Later that night, XANA will transform into a hip and happening place, when DJs raise the tempo and the beat of the music calls out to the party crowd.

“XANA’s offers some very unique features, including a 35-metre infinity pool with swim-up bar, delicious food and cocktail menu, and various exclusive areas including a private roof-top deck and VIP cabanas.

“I believe these features combined with our relaxed beachfront setting and seamless day-into night atmosphere fit perfectly with the stylish concept of the Chandon Summer Limited Edition. We are very proud to be the chosen Phuket flagship venue and the launch party” said, Philipp Seipelt, Director of Operations of XANA Beach Club.

“We are confident that the limited edition of Chandon will be a must have at every party. Nothing sounds better than the sound of the Chandon sparkling wine being popped.

It gives a feeling of fun and freshness, perfect for every occasion and activity, whether it is a picnic by the sea or a party with friends. Those memories will be cherished for a very long time,” Monrudee Yudhanaraweesak adds.

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Remembering Ryder legends, the legacy David Brook editor@classactmedia.co.th

For it was on the Kings Course in 1921 that the very first but unofficial match between Great Britain and USA took place.

The Americans were routed but the appetite was whetted for more transatlantic challenges.

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n May 21, 1927, Britain’s elite golf team boarded the luxury liner Aquitania and set sail for Worcester Golf Club in Massachusetts, to face the USA in the 1st Official Ryder Cup Match.

In 39 Ryder Cup clashes there have been 900 matches between 327 golfers, led by 49 Captains and played on 33 different courses. In 1979 Team Great Britain & Ireland became Team Europe and in the subsequent matches, Europe have won eight, the USA seven, with one tied.

The 40th Ryder Cup clash tees off next month, September 26-28 on the Jack Nicklaus designed PGA Centenary Course at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland. No doubt drama and tension will unfold as the 24 best players from USA and Europe go head to head in matchplay formats. The victor will lift the famed Ryder Cup, so named after its founder Samuel Ryder.

Ryder was born near Preston in 1858 and established a successful business selling penny packets of garden seed. But as his health suffered he was encouraged to take up golf which he did enthusiastically. He sponsored several events and in particular funded the 1926 unofficial international match between the USA and GB at Wentworth.

Relishing the occasion he quickly agreed to donate a gold trophy for future events and even helped finance the first British team. The Ryder Cup was born: his name inextricably linked with golf’s most prestigious team event.

Less well known is Donald Matheson, the General Manager of The Caledonian Railway Company, which owned and operated the Perth-Stirling line running through the valley at the foot of Perthshire’s Ochil Hills. On a blustery day in 1910, Matheson, captivated by the stunning countryside and majestic views, envisaged building a large luxury country house hotel with extensive golf course facilities.

The vision became Gleneagles, and

The Ryder Cup has been contested formally since 1927. Photo: Dan Perry

The author with Henry Cotton (left) and with Christy O’C onnor Snr.

James Braid, five times Open Championship winner, carved out the wilderness landscape to create the Kings and Queens Courses using only manual labour, horsecarts, and picks and shovels.

The Kings Course duly opened in 1919, the hotel in 1924. Matheson had started a chain of events that would become part of Ryder Cup history.

For it was on the Kings Course in 1921 that the very first but unofficial match between Great Britain and USA took place. The Americans were routed but the appetite was whetted for more transatlantic challenges. The informal 1926 match at Wentworth Club funded

by Samuel Ryder was the final impetus.

I’ve some great memories of meeting Ryder Cup legends. Fifty years after he played in the 2nd Ryder Cup, 3 times player and twice captain, Henry Cotton visited me in Scotland. In Ireland , Christy O’Connor Senior (who played in 10 consecutive Ryder Cups from 1955, a record surpassed only by Nick Faldo) guided me around Cork and Killarney.

And 70 years after the 1921 match at Gleneagles I stood on the first tee of The Kings Course with my Pro Am partner…. 7 times Ryder Cup player and 2012 captain, Jose Maria Olazabal.

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Fourleaf Creative Director Tunyalit Karnjanakul (center) speaks during Echelon Phuket.

ECHELON PHUKET In preparation for the Echelon Thailand event in Thailand next month, a satellite event was held on August 16 at Prince of Songkla University to find the next big tech startup. Full story on page 12.

(L to R) Amarit Charoenphan, Paul Suthapong, Sharif Densumite, Ben, Rattana Wetprasit, and Thaddeus Koh

The panel of judges ask questions during Echelon Phuket on August 16.

Sittichai Laoveelakul pitches faceBiz Ltd. to the judges at Echelon Phuket.

SCIENCE FAIR AT RAJABHAT Students showcase their project during the 27th Science and Technology Fair.

The 27th annual Science and Technology Fair to honour “the father of science” Rama IV and HM King Bhumibol was held at Rajabhat University from August 18 to 20. The event featured science projects, contests and more.

Simpson Marine Country Manager Sergio Loiacono and the Monte Carlo 76.

ALL ABOUT YACHTS Rajabhat University officials, along with school administrators from all over Phuket.

Local brokers Simpson Marine launched the Italian-designed Monte Carlo Yachts 76 and 65 during a press event on August 15 at the Ao Po Grand Marina. For more information, visit “The Phuket News Class Act Media” channel on Youtube.com.

MOTHER’S DAY POSES Team members of Amari Phuket recently participated in the parade to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 82nd birthday on August 13, which coincides with Mother’s Day in Thailand.

ROYALTY CELEBRATED The Governor Maitri Inthusut (back row – second from right) and Patong Mayor Chalermlak Kebsub (back row – third from right) with Amari Phuket staff on August 13.

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, along with local Thai nationals and foreigners, celebrated the 82nd birthday of HM Queen Sirikit on August 12. thephuketnews

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THE HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL The Hungry Ghosts Festival, known as the Por Tor Festival, is a local holiday that takes place during the seventh lunar month of the Chinese calendar, believed to be the period when gates of hell are opened and spirits are allowed to wander the earth. The festival is noted for large red turtle cakes – turtles, in the Chinese belief system, symbolise longevity. The festival took place from August 12 to 14 all over Phuket Town.

SATURDAYS JAVA FEST Saturdays Phuket organised a very special workshop -called the imPRESS Coffee Drip - for coffee lovers of Phuket on Saturday August 16.

BIS FOUNDATION DAY Every August 15, BISP holds Foundation Day to mark when construction first began on the school in 1995. The day began with offerings and prayers at the shrine near the main entrance followed by a ceremony led by chanting monks, who gave their blessings for the school.

THE BIG CHEESE The MĂśvenpick Resort and Spa Karon Beach recently held their second unofficial fondue dinner on August 15.

Executive Chef Roland Kaiser (far left) prepared the meal using an authentic Swiss recipe.

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The event was in conjunction with a tour of the new Saturdays Condominium development in Rawai.

DCONDO MINE TOUR Members of Phuket Media were invited to tour the brand-new dCondo Mine development in Kathu on August 18.

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BBQ at Expat Hotel Time 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsports bar. com. pauljames@expathotel.com

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

Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks, 076 286 464 Ext 4.

SUN

24 AUG

PHUKET FC VS. SWAT CAT Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar Pool Competition at 9pm Expat Guesthouse Sports Bar, Soi Taipan,Patong. See map at www.expatguesthouse.com., Person : Expat Sports Bar, Email : pauljames@ expathotel.com

SAT

23 AUG

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, patongboxingstadium.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Cheer on your hometown team Phuket FC,”The Ronins” on Sunday 24 August at Surakul Stadium,in Phuket Town. When they host SWAT CAT with kick-off at 18.30 pm. Come to join the thousands who will make it out at the stadium. Tickets are 100 baht. See more at www.phuketfootballclub. com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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

MON

25 AUG

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

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

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

WED

27 AUG

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, 076 349 912.

FONDUE All You Can Eat Mondays & Thursdays. FONDUE all you can eat (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish & Squids) with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for 390 Thb per person.

7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure, patongshakers.com, 076 349 912.

TUE

26 AUG

Kidz Activities By Quest Jul-Aug, kid & parents are invited to visit Canal Village every Tue&Thu at 2pm for kid’s activity programme of the day: Treasure Hunt, Wacky Games, BBQ Chefs, and Kids vs. Wild, all taking turn for an afternoon of kids’ entertainment,part of Summer Family Promotion adding value for all Laguna hotel guests: free dining for kids, free kids’ golf, free Tour & extra beds* *Terms and Conditions apply.

The Good Shepherd Craft Shop Opens every Wednesday from 10AM to NOON and every Saturday from 9AM to NOON. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as educational toys, dolls, puppets, paper art, greeting cards for all occasions, Novelties like tooth fairy pillow, and many more. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission.

More info visit www.thegoodshepherd.info/ shop/ reginatudor@gmail.com, 083 104 0788, Proudly supported by Class Act Media. The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

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28 AUG

Aerial Yoga–Unique to Santosa Half Chicken Spit Roast Weekend Indulgence

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

Leave all your worries behind and enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation with our ultimate Weekend Indulgence, designed to make you feel on holiday - even if just for a day! Every Saturday and Sunday enjoy 50% off all our Spa Pleasures, heavenly treatments designed to revive and energize body & mind in the privacy of your own Spa sanctuary. After your pampering session, let us treat you to complimentary afternoon tea in pure Pavilions style!. boutique.phuket@ thapavilionsresorts.com, 076 317600

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

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure 076 349 912.

Free Sauna Zumba in the Jungle We do not consider Zumba a class, it is a

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

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6 SEP

THU

18 SEP Echelon Thailand 2014

SUPERKIDZ AQUATHON & ANYMAN AQUATHON SUPERKIDZ Aquathon and Anyman Aquathon are a great chance for children and adults to have a crack at the fun distances within multi-sports. The race distances and race formats are designed for all ages and levels to provide a little challenge and tons of fun. Enjoy the chance to forget about pace, strategy, and just go for it. Entry Fee: Individual 500THB/ person, Team 600THB/ team. More info call 076 336 000 or email tslc@thanyapura. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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THAILAND PROPERTY AWARDS 2014 The Thailand Property Awards are a benchmark for excellence in the country’s Real Estate Industry and recognised as a prestigious acknowledgement of a company’s achievements. Join the best of the Thailand Property Awards Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation Ceremony on Thursday 11th September at The Conrad Hotel Bangkok.

Ticket now available, only THB 5,000 or THB 45,000 for a table of ten. To book your tickets, go to www.ensign-media.com or contact infor@thailandpropertyawards.com.

Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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13 SEP

GBR Expo Asia 2014 GBR Expo Asia 2014 for the 4th edition in Thailand will act as the leading platform for green building and retrofits industry showcasing leading and quality new products, services and solutions to the expected presences of 10,000 industry professionals from Building & Construction and Facilities industry. For more information contact : ajinveatv@impact.co.th or call 02 8335210.

- Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

PULIRE Asia Pacific 2014 PULIRE Asia Pacific 2014 is a dedicated international exhibition industry platform showcasing the latest professional cleaning and hygiene technology, solutions and trends for the institutional and industrial cleaning sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

For more information contact ajinveatv@ impact.co.th or call 02 8335210 - Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

BMAM Expo Asia 2014 BMAM Expo Asia 2014 for the 7th edition in Thailand will act as the leading platform for building maintenance and facilities management industry show casing leading and quality new products, services and solutions to the expected presences of 10,000 industry professionals from Building & Construction and Facilities industry. For more information contact ajinveatv@impact.co.th or call 02833 5210 - Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Echelon, Asia’s Biggest Tech Conference, is coming to Thailand! Industry leaders from Zalora, Yahoo!, Samsung, Ardent Capital and 30 more companies will share their insights about the future of business and technology in Southeast Asia. Up and coming startups from Asia will also be exhibiting and pitching at Echelon Thailand.

Join us as we deep dive this September 1819: e27.co/echelon/Thailand. Mr. Brian Koh , Email: brian@e27.co, Proudly supported

by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

WED

18 MAR 2015

RBFC THAILAND 2015 ‘Classic’ Sport Fishing Tournament To be held 18 to 20 March 2015 off the beautiful Similan Islands, the tournament boasts the most generous prize money in Asia!!! At least 20 boats have already confirmed, including teams from Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore. For further details please contact Warren Crowe Tel: +66(0) 812704291 or Andy Bright Tel: +66(0) 862739948. E-mail: info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

ALL INCLUSIVE AT CLUB MED PHUKET Come to enjoy our day or evening pass at Club Med Phuket, with our all inclusive package (international buffet, free flow bar, events & sports (tennis, squash, badminton, basketball, ping-pong, archery, football, beach volley, golf, gym & fitness classes)) for only THB 2’600 for the day pass and THB 3’350 for the evening pass (special rates for residents and children). For information: 076 330 456 or phuccrec01@clubmed.com

EVERY DAY

WAGYU TOMAHAWK STEAK

OPERA AT TRISARA Trisara is the perfect setting for A Night at the Opera on Saturday 13th September, 7pm. Enjoy a concert under the stars to the music of FIVERA, Thailand’s first and only pop-opera band, while enjoying superb food and beverages prepared by the talented chefs of Trisara. Entry is by donation of THB 4,000 with proceeds going to the local charity Phuket Has Been Good To Us. For reservations, please contact 076-310-100 or reservations@trisara.com. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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Beyond Beauty ASEAN-Bangkok 2014 Beyond Beauty ASEAN-Bangkok 2014 is the newly created event aimed at the ASEAN market. This first edition will benefit from all the expertise, know-how and connections of its European & Asian counterparts. This one stop trade show brings you the full spectrum of the beauty industry in one prime key growing business hub. This event which will be held from 18-20 Sept 2014 at IMPACT Exhibition, Bangkok Thailand.

360° Goes Nuts Cashew nuts enjoy a great popularity in Thai cuisine, but only few know about the benefits of its red or yellow sister, the cashew apple. Packed with all the goodness Mother Nature has to offer, the Phuket favorite Cashewy juice inspired our mixologists to create a unique range of tropical concoctions, exclusively available at our 360° Bar & Grill at special happy hour prices throughout the month of August. See you on top! restaurants.phuket@thepavilionsresorts.com, Phone : 076 317600

An Australian Darling Downs Wagyu Tomahawk Steak Promotion! For sharing with a steak weighs approx. 1.2 kgs. At 2,990++ THB. Wagyu beef is praised the world over for its rich flavour and buttery tenderness.

Enjoy an extraordinary breed of cattle.

The naturally grain-fed beef with a marble score of 4-5, served with Madeira or peppercorn sauce and two side dishes. Amari Phuket Resident Privilege Card holders will receive an extra 20% discount on food & beverage. The card is available and is complimentary for all Phuket residents.

Amari Phuket, La Gritta Restaurant lagritta@amari.com, 076 292 697.

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. By what name is usquebaugh better known?

2. What is the correct word for the wire contraption that holds the cork in a Champagne bottle?

3. What was the original name of the Bank of America?

4. Hurt a saint: Rearrange the letters to get a Thai city name.

5. What meat is used in Cock-a-Leekie soup?

Answers below right.

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Across 1. Timothy Dalton and Laura Ashley, e.g.

6. C.E.O.’s degree 9. Attendance counter 14. Draw forth 15. “___ Town” 16. Elizabeth I was the last one 17. Kidney-related 18. Endangers 20. World’s lingua franca 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. Education acronym 24. Dines 27. Expression of disgust 30. Chop-chop 35. SALT signer 36. ___ Verde National Park 37. Eye problem 38. Paper lights 41. Spring (from) 42. Like a wall at Yale 43. Crystal meth, in slang 44. Daughter of Mnemosyne 45. Red Cross supplies 46. Chemistry Nobelist Otto 47. Turn black, maybe

49. ___ particle 51. Common condiment 60. Intertidal zone 61. Digress 62. Admiral’s command 63. One end of the spectrum 64. Auto option 65. “The ___,” Woolf novel 66. Back 67. Heals

21. Least ingenuous 24. South American capital 25. Theater employee 26. Bangladesh dough 28. Finish, with “up” 29. Have a cow 31. ___-eyed 32. Courtyards 33. Girth for a saddle 34. City in North RhineWestphalia 36. Certain composers 37. Not learned 39. Colocynth or Down mongongo 1. Lived 2. 1950’s British P.M. 40. Cause of inflation?

3. Air bag?

45. 1988 Venezuelan telenovela 4. Resells, such as concert tickets 46. Disco dance 5. Prefix with centric 48. Cry of disgust 6. ___ orchid 50. State in NE India 7. Decorative inlay 51. In doubt 8. Strong Middle 52. Lacquered Eastern drink metalware 9. Deer gathering?

53. Atlas stat 10. 1984 Peace 54. Goatish glance Nobelist 55. Remnant 11. Think tank 56. Overhaul nugget 57. Farsi-speaking land 12. Marathon 13. Gaelic language 58. Old ointment 19. Compass dir.

59. Assembly sites

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Whisky; 2. An agraffe; 3. Bank of Italy; 4. Surat Thani; 5. Chicken.

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■■ August 24, 1814

British troops invade Washington, DC. During the Burning of Washington that follows, the White House, the Capitol and many other buildings are set ablaze.

Value in baht of an Olympic gold medal if you melt it down.

■■ August 25, 1835

The Sun newspaper in New York pr i nt s the first of six hoax articles about the civilisation of bat-winged humans on the Moon. Its circulation soars.

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Edward Jones’s age when he broke into Buckingham Palace and stole underwear belonging to England’s Queen Victoria.

■■ August 26, 1944

Free French leader Charles de Gaulle enters Paris as the liberator of France, in a show of force designed to deter French Communists from seizing power

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Years taken off one’s life by living in Beijing’s notorious smog.

Source: Uberfacts

In the first air raid in history, Austria launches pilotless balloons against the city of Venice.

Tim Berners-Lee opens the World Wide Web to new users.

19,500

Number of letters delivered each year to Jerusalem, addressed to ‘God’.

■■ August 22, 1849

■■ August 23, 1990

Number of days the average man spends in his lifetime just staring at women.

1,000

This week in history

■■ August 27, 1939 This is Patch, the Phuket Travel Co’s adopted dog and company mascot. He walked into the shop on February 22, 2013, and has never missed a day since. He waits at the door every day at 9am, and stays at the office until 9pm every night, then heads out for the bright lights of Bangla Road! Patch is office dog by day, party dog by night!

Want to see your pet here? Email high-resolution photos and a description to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

First flight of the turbojet-powered Heinkel He 178, the world’s first jet aircraft.

■■ August 28, 1996

Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, are divorced.

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

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

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

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

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

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House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com

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NORTH PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

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

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

B10,000,000, 082 277 5971.

MAI KHAO LAND DIRECT OWNER 5.1 RAI VERY QUIET 1 KLM TON SEA, CAN BUILDING OR INVESTMENT. 2.750000BTHS. THAI; 0828123486 Highfield Mission Hills Phuket 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airpor t & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m- 4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@ yahoo.com

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.

Seaview Thai house for sale Nice and peacefully area surrounding with Seaview of Andaman. The back yard is the Mountian of Koa Pra Teaw National Park View.with great sunrise and next to the Aor Por Marina, The Air Park, The pier to Koh Yao. Contact: thureewan@gmail.com, Tel: 088 752 4532

RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house.

Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@gmail.com

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.

2.75 Rai 4500sqm. Nor Sor 3 Kor Title Ready to built with building permit already, electricity & road access OK, only THB 10 Mio/Rai T 088 7680942 or pascal.elephantboutiquehotel@gmail.com

Unique land for sale (Airport) 15 rai, wide 65 meters, Chanote title. 1.2 km from the Phuket International airport and 1.8 km from Nai Yang beach. Only 12 million baht per rai. Contact directly to owner please call: 0935789333

1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom & Balcony with Ocean & Sunset views. 44 SQM, only 4.7MB. Call 087 887 9070 or email ianscondo@ yahoo.com

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

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY VILLA & LAND: 3 bed 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, S e a v i e w a n d j u n g l e v i e w, To tal sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.pellegrino2810@gmail.com, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

LAND TO SALE Nice location land to sale 50 M. from Bangtao beach area 1.5 rai and land 2 rai to sale at Pasak 4 have facility and road no need to fill the land. Good for hotel or condominium. Tel: 0819378152

Beautiful Land Laguna-Cherngtalay Chanote title, yellow zoned, save area.

Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai.

K h u n C h a n c h i r a , 0 81 3 6 7 76 8 3 . chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Land for Sale Only 400m from Naiyang Beach.

3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 10MB per Rai. Contact via email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail.com for more information.

Patong Free Hold Condo Great investment opportunity in Patong. I have 2 NEWLY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold. Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM 6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LARGE SURIN BEACH CONDO B 9.8 MILLION Three bedroom, sea view 148 m2 condo apartment on prestigious Surin Beach, Phuket. Must sell, now only B9.8 million (original price over 15 mil). Tel. 081 676 8717, email: teera@email.biz, teera@ email.biz Phone : 081 676 8717

Freehold - Lagoon View!!!

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

For sale Spacious one bedroom apartment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fec t bac helor pad with rent al inc ome. Email for info: bar t duykers@mac.com.

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Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space.

089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com Search C146.

SEA FRONT LAND FOR SALE KAMALA Sea front land for sale Kamala. 6 Rai. Chanote. 089 874 2141, Thongchai, 089 874 2141, thongchaiwong8@hotmail.com

WALK TO BEACH LUXURY VILLA. California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi.

Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641

CENTRAL Land for sale near Loch Palm At the back of the Loch Palm Golf Course, approx 510m2, partial view on the golf course. Part of a small gated community of 2 villas (+ 2 to be built soon). Next to small lake and it is guaranteed that no building can block the view, ever! It comes with a Chanote title and if buyer are interesting, we would provide complete house plans for free. Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable. 087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).

House for sale with Pool Kathu district, cottage settlement, Turnpike, Golden Villas 3, 9/111, one floor, no stairs, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, all air con, total living area of 150sq.m, total lot size 300sq.m, pool 7 x 3.5mtr, a small landscaped garden, a large container of water. Price 9,500,000Baht, 093 687 4385, e-mail: msn4@bk.ru

KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey detached house on quiet cul-de-sac in Kathu. Western kitchen. Mountain views. Priced for quick sale. Full details at www.kathu-property.com 5,300,000, Pete Harris, 98/19 Moo 6, Soi Phuket Hope Land, Kathu, Phuket 83120, info@ kathu-property.com

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House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!!

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

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM P r i c e 14 . 9 M B .T H B / R e n t f r o m 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct. Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

NEW PRIVATE POOL VILLA CHALONG 5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company. Good Parking.

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

Land for sale 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket.

Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail. ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price: B18.5 million for 1 rai .

House for Sale in Sam Kong House for sale Samkong, Phuket Town. 4.2 million and Town House for sale in Patong 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms with 4 levels 8.8 million Tel:083 521 2277,090 161 6669 (English&Thai) Email: veenutthasa@gmail.com Price : 4,200,000

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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.

RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-186.5 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

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 2 really big beds rooms, big kitchen and living 135 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; market price (10.5 mill bth) NOW 7.5 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail maurice. phuket@gmail.com

House for sale in Chalong 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.

Beautiful Villa For Sale 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between Chalong-Phuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

NEW House For Sale 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Off street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course. Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 0816065772 for an Inspection !!

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa

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.

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House for sale two-storey villas 2 and 3 bedrooms large terrace secure and restful area, only 1.4 km.from yachting port.Ready to move to live price MB 13.9 or USD 438,000. 087117-4551. tawanan90000@gmail.com. Price : 13.9M or USD 438,000 , Person : Prajerd Naknoi , Address : THAPON , Email : tawanan90000@gmail.com , Phone : 0871174551

Business Oportunity 2 Rai Chanot, 8 Bungalows, 22 Rooms, Restaurant, Well, large Pool, Reg. Comp. since 96, incl.Parking, Shopping, Bars, Diving, walking distance. Price: 26Mio., Contact: bigasail@samart.co.th, 086 940 1860, Fax: 076 381 934

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 M B.T H B / R ENT 15 0,0 0 0T H B / MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300.

Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking.

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

3-storey apartment on the beach 3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible.

Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Rawai Beach View Residence Beachfront Luxury Apartments.

Built to a high specifications by an English developer. Perfect holiday destination close to all amenities.

6 x 2 Bedroom 160m2 Apartment 2 x 2 Bedroom 320m2 Penthouses Phone; +66 (0) 91 179 4392 Email; rose@mac-estate.com Web; www. rawairesidence-phuket.com

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PROPERTY IN PHUKET PROPERTY FOR SALE SOUTH Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong.

Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-stor ey, 2 b e ds, li v i n g r o o m, k i tc h e n, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport.

Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

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

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

Building for Sale at Chalong Building near Soi Ta Ied at Chalong for Apartment, Office or Hostel.

Area 350 square wah, Living area 800 square wah. Tel: 081 569 0092 K.OH, varindahostel@gmail.com Price: B25,000,000

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

2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan 2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan Rd, 5 minutes drive to Nai Harn beach. 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, small garden and car park area. Price is 4.7 million THB, Contact: Maria, 0940981977, phuketsalerent@ gmail.com

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M 3 Story Home/Office featuring a fully automatic Garage roller door,2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Air conditioned, Sea views, extended terraces front and back, peaceful location situated just off Viset Road Rawai making this a very unique home or office.

Regretful urgent sale. Any offer will be consider.

Price 4.2Million (Less than cost price one million) until end of June 2014, B4,200,000, Ranuka, mrsmum mygift@gmail.com, 0937877212

3-storey villa for sale New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale.

Glass elevator, pool, ocean view.

700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall.

Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com

Nai Harn Baan Bua When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Price 22.5 MB.

Rawai Great Buying Lovely house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.

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

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.

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-8772320

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

For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

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HOST & SALES PERSON Lotus Medical International seeks to hire people both to host our clients coming to Thailand for surgery and for sales. Fluent English speaking and IT skills are totally essential as well as a friendly personality and a high level of empathy, customer service and motivation. Good salary available, please send your CV to info@lotusmedicalinternational.com

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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 and services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

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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 host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

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Class Act Media and Live 89.5 require a Production Editor and Assistant.

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● Assisting with the production of on-air announcements and advertisements ● Working with the automated radio play-out system ● Assisting in the organising of interviews for presenters ● Editing programs for broadcast

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai

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The successful applicant would be working with a small team of Thai and foreign staff, however this position is for a Thai national.

We offer: ● A five-day working week: Monday-Friday (08.30 – 18.00 hrs.) ● A friendly work environment ● Social security, which is100% paid for by the company

● Thai or Expat. and English. ● Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude. ● Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities.

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

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Service and install of Smart phone or pad controlled Marine AV and IT, Media servers systems. External antenna 3G/4G internet systems.

Reliable onboard Wi-Fi. Phuket and Bangkok. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

Speed boat for Sale Steppa Fiberglass 36 feet ,Centre Console two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines . Ideal for diving and tours.

B950,000 info@h2osportzphuket.com Call 081 8942124, B950,000, Klaus, klaus@h2osportzphuket.com

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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.an taia@gmail.com.

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 antostaining), all documents.

Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

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 shaft drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

22m. Indonesian Pinisi 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.

Williams 325 Turbojet for Sale GREAT DEAL! Year 2010, excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec! Sunbrella covers. Price for the new is 991, 620 THB, Resale price is 550, 000 THB! CALL NOW!, Contact Irina, sales@ fivestarseacruises.com, 0895588811

Luxury Yacht for Sale For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

NEW SEALINES AVAILABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@sea-yss. com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.

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

Speed Boat For Sale Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines.

Ideal for diving and tours.

B850,0 0 0. Call 0 81 89 4 2124.

NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE Bertram 505 Conver for sale Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The inte rior 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 .

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 081-970-0583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.

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BOATS & YACHTS BOAT & CAR FOR SALE!!

1.8 Honda Civic - 2011 Purchased new, original owner. Extra bass sound system. No accidents. All original manuals, 60,000KM, English/ Thai GPS/DVD player. Leather interior, Regular service, Hondacivicphuket@ gmail.com, 650,0000THB.

CATERING EQUIPMENT GAS B.B.Q clearance sale The B.B.Q Center. GAS B.B.Q clearance sale cheapest in Thailand. All models only 19,000 Baht. Call Khun Thip: 076 366 860, 081 597 5568

Honda CRV 2E (IV) 2011

Boat: Swedish imported Buster XL maid by aluminum 2 scow, Suzuki 4 stroke 150 HP 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 Reduce price now only 1.2MB! For more information please contact: 087-8772320 or E-mail:oliver@thurmanngroup.com

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 B5 0 0,0 0 0. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@ krabikon nect.com.

Crownline 320 LS 5 0 k t s 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.

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.

2009 POWER CATAMARAN 45f t. 4 cabins. Volvo D - 4 IPS 30 0.

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.

BABY ITEM Baby Strollers & Car Seat All CAMERA items, Infant car seat - THB 2,000, Infant stroller - THB 2,000, Green toddler stroller - SOLD, Red toddler stroller - THB 1,500. Buy all bow only THB 5,000. Available now, all in great condition. 087 267 8602.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Disco-Night Club for Rent Brand new Disco-night club in Patong for rent in the center of Bangla. Fully equipped disco 700sqm/500seats ready to start now.Best quality of interiors. Contact(English): info@phuketbesthomes.com Tel.081-892 8526

Honda CRV 2E 2011 model 4WD. Only 40,000 Kms. Full options including Leather seats. Always serviced on time with full history and no prior accidents.

Excellent condition inside and out. Only 1 owner - selling due to leaving Phuket.

Price : 850,000 , Person : Simon , Email : md@classactmedia.co.th, Phone : 0847680536.

2011 Pajero 4x4 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5GT 4x4 model Ex Pat owned for 3 years. 60,000 kilometres.

Recent service & new turbo. Usual GT refinement - air con front & back, electric everything. Good condition. Green book etc. 0817 876055, THB 660,000, wheelykingzoom@hotmail.com

10MB Mortgage Wanted

Business for sale

1 owner from new in Dec 2010, 76,000km, Full Toyota Service History, Excellent condition, no accidents, All new tyres and brake pads 3 weeks ago. Lot of extras, Selling as moving overseas, THB 895,000. OVNO, 0894701228.

Chevi Colorado + Honda PCX FOR SALE Pick-up truck Chevrolet Colorado LTZ 2013 4x4 for sale. In use since November 2013, perfect condition. Diesel 2,8L, Full 4x4, AT, climate control, leather interior, white body.

One owner, 10000km, warranty, insurance.

Price 25000 USD. Black Honda PCX-150 2013 for sale. Tuned-up bike with warranty and insurance. Price 2000 USD. Call Artem 0937285960, tema_lan@mail.ru

Nissan Teana Finance available. 11 months old. 2.5l.

Full Options. Contact: Bernard, Call: 086 945 2626.

HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm Very reliably & friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Igor, Chalong, B280,000, 083 102 0070.

Mercedes GL 320 Mercedes GL 320 4 Matic, 2008, 100.000 km, very good condition, no blue book, THB 2,2 mIn. 090-143-2020, frohlich@gmx.net

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE Year 2013. Good condition, one owner, well maintained, Pr ic e 45,000 baht. Pls call Yui 088 765 5882

COMPANY FOR SALE

Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business.

Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com

CAR FOR RANT CAR FOR RENT Toyota Fortuner Model 2012, Limited Edition. Full option, long term: 28,000 THB/month.

Call Tik 081 737 3729 (after 6pm only). 080 718 5096 (all day), tikwill@ gmail.com

CAR FOR SALE TOYOTA YARIS FOR SALE Sep 2010, Excellent condition, 72.000KM, 1,5 VVT-i (automatic), Insured until 21 November 2014.

Price: 390,000THB For Sale Cash or Take over the loan: 7,561THB per month (Just pay 4000THB transfer fee + 2 months first (15122THB), (52 left). Contact: marina.gohaud@hotmail.fr Thai: 0917436717, English/French: 0918047541.

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New in Phuket BACKGAMMON 086 951 5511, tonivanLaak@hotmail.com

FURNITURE FINAL INVENTORY SALE DON’T MISS

FURNITURE ORIENTRUGS PAINTINGS PRINTS CDs ANTIQUES DININGSET4x8 IVORY STEREO LAMPS++ CALL HEINO 076289894 AT 19/2 RAWAI VILLAS SHOWTIME9AM>EVENINGS

Four Poster bed

Toyota Fortuner Sportivo

Zoomer-X for sale

Will pay 6% interest per annum, paid quarterly in advance. Security property to the value of 20MB. Email expressions of interest to gordon_asia@hotmail.com

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS

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.

6’6X3’6 Four poster bed. Thai hardwood. Inc. mattress and mosquito net. 35,000 ONO, adrian@bdasia.com, 0870892084.

HOME APPLIANCES Juicer Philips juicer. large size. Hardly used, Price 2,000 ONO, adrian@bd-asia. com, 087 089 2084.

JEWELLERY /WATCHES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold Breitling Crosswind Chronograph - 40 Diamonds - 43mm 18k Yellow Gold - Reference: K13355 nr: 1677. PreOwned - Purchased October 2004 from authorized Breitling dealer. Call 090 901 3601 etc.

LOST AND FOUND PET Found in Soi Naya, Nai Harn Please help find the home of this little dog found in Soi Naya, Nai Harn on Sat, Jun 28, in the rain. I really want to find his owners. Someone MUST be grieving for him. 0818452160.

MOVING & STORAGE We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store.

Call 076 292 909.

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BUY & SELL IN PHUKET PERSONAL SERVICES Lebanese Restaurant

or Mr Nadu (Nader) - 083 214 8742

Like most Mediterranean countries, much of what the Lebanese eat is dictated by the seasons. In Lebanon, very rarely are drinks served without being accompanied by food. Soi Sansabai, Patong, Phuket 83150, Phone : Mr. Hassan - 080 086 3163

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SPORTING GOODS, EXERCISE Treadmill & Elliptical Trainer Moving, must sell - Nordic Track X4000 Treadmill (70,000 thb) & Vision Fitness X1500 Delux Console Elliptical Trainer (45,000 thb), 088 760 9544, mdrannan@gmail.com

CALLING THE DOG LOVERS OF PHUKET Soi Dog are looking for dog lovers in Phuket to come and spend time with our 300+ street dogs in residence at our shelter in Mai Khao, North Phuket.

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The cut back SURF SPOT Tim Campbell editor@classactmedia.co.th

T H E EX H I LA R AT I NG feeling of humming down a wave never gets old but from time to time you may want to mix up your style of surfing and throw in a few manoeuvres.

Sometimes the simplest of things look and feel the best.

The classic “cut back” is the most basic trick a surfer can do but when done well can produce a spectacular spray of water, be used to slow down on the wave as well as link other manoeuvres.

First build speed along the wave, bend low as you approach the top of the wave, guide with your leading hand where you want to go and follow your hand with your eyes making an arched 180-degree turn. As you turn, lean into

your heels and put weight on your back leg over the fins.

The idea is not to force the turn but, using your speed and the natural momentum of the wave, lean your body into the turn remembering to stay low and look where you want to go.

Don’t get irritated if it’s not working out first time around, practice will get you through.

Tim’s Tip: Get you r friend to film it so you can see what you look like and what you can improve.

See you in the water!

Tim Campbell www.surf-sup.asia

Fishing through the islands CAST AWAY Jim Stewart editor@classactmedia.co.th

W ELL ME HEA RTIES, July went out with a lot of wind and hiss, didn’t it just.

I was out with a couple of South African friends on a four-day, three-night trip around the Koh Ha, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng island circuit in pretty “lumpy” conditions, when the seas rose to 3 metres 7 seconds – talk about adventure fishing!

Sorry to say we had nothing sizeable to report although at Koh Ha we ran into a shoal of good-sized rainbow runners and were pulling them in three or four at a time on multiple lines, something I have only experienced with large schools of tuna. Considering the weather, I was impressed with how stable the Thai2On boat was under these atrocious conditions and how well the crew handled her. Well done guys.

On the trip I was asked the old question, “What is worn under a Scotsman’s kilt” so I replied with the old adage, “Nothing, as everything’s in perfect working order.” Ok, so I’ve run zut of pirate jokes.

The beginning of August saw a slight improvement in the weather and on a couple of day trips out tuna were in abundance. The Queen Marlin reported catching a sail fish as did another local Thai boat but @thephuketnews

I won’t mention them as they sadly landed it.

Unfortunately we never even got a smell of them, but that’s fishing for you.

The two main fishing clubs the RBFC (Rawai Beach Fishing Club) and the PGFC (Phuket Game Fishing Club) had a joint meeting at the end of July, to sort out some of their differences and there is now talk of more collaboration.

The new RBFC president, Dave “Flob” Roberts, chaired the meeting and among the topics raised was doing a feasibility study on placing F.A.D.s (fish aggregating devices) around Phuket’s fishing grounds.

The 2015 RBFC “Classic” Fishing Competition has changed its previous dates to March 18-20 to avoid Chinese New Year and accommodate our friends from Singapore, among other reasons.

As usual, tight lines to all and let’s get out there as the weather permits.

Jimmy fishinginphuket.com

Phuket on shaky legs as high stakes match looms FOOTBALL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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he Ronins’ 1-0 road loss to Nakhon Pathom last Saturday (August 16) does not bode well for a team that is fighting to stay away from the relegation zone.

Phuket FC have claimed just one victory time over their past 11 matches which has accelerated a drop to 13th (31 points) on the Yamaha League-1 table in the 18-team league.

Still, the team will have to shake off their recent form as a match-up with Nakhon Ratchasima – a squad that is currently in 1st place (55 points)

and looking poised for promotion to the Thai Premier League – is set for this Saturday (August 25) at Surakul Stadium (6:30pm kick off).

Phuket will have to make due without captain Wasan Natasan, who is serving a five-match ban for allegedly slapping a player on July 27.

Despite missing their two top-scorers in Natasan and Kendall Jagdeosingh (who is on personal leave), Phuket FC are adjusting to their third coach this season in veteran Brazilian Reuther Moreira – who will be coaching in just his third match – as hopes for promotion to the TPL are seemingly out of reach.

There were signs of life last Saturday (August 16) during the match

against Nakhom Pathom as Andre “Andrezinho” Luiz provided several opportunities and has been clicking well with Ney Fabiano, Cristiano Alex, Eber Henrique, and Anusak Laosangthai.

Phuket even came close to equalising when Alex’s free kick hit the cross bar in the 76th minute, frustrating fans watching the match back on the island.

The loss keeps Phuket just above the relegation zone, though the team is only five points away from Phitsanulok’s 16th place on the standings.

With eight matches left on the season, time will tell if Phuket FC can at least stay above water.

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Bondi Bar Bashers claim Outrigger T20 league title CRICKET Rashmi Chandwaskar editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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ontinuing their domination of the Outrigger T20 championship, the Bondi Bar Bashers took home the league title after winning their sixth match in a row against VCT last Sunday (August 17) at the Alan Cooke Ground with only two matches left to play.

Opting to bat after, VCT sent in their openers, Kevin Quilty and Sam Ali but the Tri-B’s bowlers struck in only the second over when Ibrahim Mushtaq had Ali caught by stand-in captain Paddy Morton at short-cover, with the scoreboard reading just 4 runs.

The floodgates opened and wickets kept falling with Justin Swart picking up 4 wickets for a miserly 14 runs. Swart, who was recently removed

(Left) Bondi Bar’s Paddy Morton looks to get forward (right) Bondi Bar batsman. Photos: Neil Quail from the Tri-B bowling attack after a foul, more than redeemed himself by injecting consistent line and length – troubling the VCT players.

Big-hitting Divan Mydeen initially signalled hope for VCT when he joined Martin Platts, who was looking steady at the crease, but did not last long and fell for 10 off 16 balls. Morton picked up the last two wickets in successive balls, ending the VCT innings

in 11.2 overs for a score of 42.

The Tri-B’s sent in Mushtaq and Swart to open the innings in a left-hand, righthand combination. With few runs to defend, VCT had no choice but to attack and hope for a Tri-B batting collapse.

By the end of the second over, the Tri-B’s had figures of 0 for 12, and were looking comfortable. Swart continued his good form with the bat and hit four 4s in an unbeaten

innings of 22 off 15 balls, while Mushtaq – mathematically unable to reach his sixth consecutive 50 – had to settle for 20 off 17 balls.

The Tri-B’s, having won the Outrigger T20 league, now look forward to completing their campaig and going unbeaten before competing in the finals this September.

LAGUNA DEFEAT ICC In the af ter noon match,

defending T20 champions Laguna – a team that only managed one win so far – took care of business with a win over ICC. Laguna’s Manish Sadarangani (15) and Stuart Reading (30) opened the innings, and almost had a disastrous start from the first ball with a runout that was narrowly avoided.

They continued cautiously being only 20 runs after 5 overs due to some tight bowl-

ing from ICC Laguna lumbered to 1106 after 19 overs but managed a good final over from some lusty boundaries from Iqbal Malik (22 not out) to take their innings total to 125-7 at the break.

With a target of 126 runs required (only 6 runs per over), ICC were looking to get off to a flying start to break the back of the run chase.

Unfortunately, Laguna had other ideas, bowling out ICC for 119.

Next matches take place Sunday (August 24) at the Alan Cooke Ground in Thaland with Bondi Bar Bashers vs ICC at 10am and Thalang vs Laguna at 2pm.

If anyone is interested in getting involved with cricket in Phuket, please email the Phuket Cricket Group Chairman at chairman@phuketcricketgroup.com , or visit www.phuketcricketgroup. com for more information.

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Full Metal Dojo 2 set for Saturday

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he eyes of Afghanistan’s MMA scene will be on Phuket this Saturday (August 23) when Kabul’s Baz Muhammad Mubariz meets Sweden’s Kristoffer “Creepy” Persson at Full Metal Dojo 2: Protect Your Neck in Patong.

The event, which takes place at Seduction Nightclub, will be the second professional mixed martial arts event in Phuket and include, among other fights, the first female Thai-against-Thai MMA bout.

“I am very excited that we’re having the first pro woman’s MMA match in Thailand and I hope that it breaks more doors down for these young Thai woman warriors,” said organiser Jon Nutt.

The night’s main event

RUGBY UNION

Tigers add Thorn to their side

will see Finnish fighter Glenn Sparv (9-3) attempt to extend his two-fight winning streak against Frenchman Jason Ponet (9-8). Sparv, who trains out of Team Quest in Chiang Mai, headlined FMD1 back on June 7 and defeated Miichael Dubois

who took the fight on just a day’s notice.

“Bangkok is the mecca of Muay Thai, but Phuket is becoming, really what I like to call, ‘The New Sparta.’

Thai champions from all over the Kingdom have moved to Phuket to teach. People need

to start knowing that Phuket is the place to come to train to be a warrior,” Nutt said.

Tickets start at B1,000 and available at Seduction Nightclub on Bangla Rd, all Fight Lab locations, and the Full Metal Dojo Facebook page.

Bangkok to Phuket cycling tour set for 2015 CYCLING IT’S NOT EVERYDAY THAT hobbyists and budding athletes get a chance to train with a world champion.

That’s exactly what’s going to happen from February 13 to 22 of next year when pro cycling champion Sean Kelly takes part in the SpiceRoads tour from Bangkok to Phuket along with fans.

Kelly, who won the UCI World Cup in 1989 and has won 193 professional races including in addition to taking part in the Tour de France 15 times, will begint her ride in

the heart of Bangkok and end at Mai Khao beach in northern Phuket. “To have the chance to actually ride with him for a few days was, for me, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Riding with Sean was mighty, he is a pure gentleman,” said Alan Benson, who took part in the event earlier this year.

The ten-day tour will include eight cycling days (a total of 924km) and is limited to 30 participants. The tour will cost riders US$3,000 (B92,000) and will include snacks and drinks throughout the tour.

For more information, visit spiceroads.com

Rosberg rivalry ‘like poker’ – Hamilton FORMULA ONE FOR M ER WOR LD CH A M PION Lewis Hamilton has likened his tussle for this season’s Formula One title with Mercedes colleague Nico Rosberg to a game of poker.

Rosberg currently has an 11-point lead over his British team-mate with eight races of the season remaining and their rivalry has become increasingly heated over the course of the year.

Hamilton disobeyed team orders by refusing to allow Rosberg to pass him during last month’s Hungarian Grand Prix, and he admits that there is an edge @thephuketnews

to his relationship with the German.

“The battle does feel a lot more intense this year,” said Hamilton, who was speaking at an event for Mercedes’ team partner Puma.

“When I was racing against Kimi

Raikkonen (in 2007) and Felipe Massa (in 2008), they were in a different team and their cars had different strengths and weaknesses to my car and, in my team, it was just me that was really competing with them.

“Now I’m racing against a guy who has the same car as me. We both have access to exactly the same data and feedback, so it is really hard to try and be ahead.

“It’s a little bit like playing poker.

You have a set of cards and the other guy is not supposed to know what you’ve got, but Nico and I can see each other’s cards, so then it’s more difficult to beat each other.” AFP

Veteran World Cup-winning New Zealand lock Brad Thorn will play for English Premiership giants Leicester Tigers, the club’s director of rugby Richard Cockerill announced on Tuesday (August 19).

The 39-year-old – the first player in rugby history to win the World Cup (2011), a Super Rugby title (2008 with Crusaders) and the European Cup (2012 with Leinster) – will be able to play for his new club by the end of September, according to Cockerill.

Thorn, capped 59 times since making his debut in 2003, made his mark initially in rugby league with Australian side Brisbane Broncos and won the Australian NRL title with them in 2000 and turned out for Australia, playing all three tests against his native New Zealand in 1998. AFP

FORMULA ONE

Verstappen, 16, to become youngest F1 driver Sixteen-year-old Max Verstappen will become the

youngest driver in Formula One history next season after being unveiled as Toro Rosso’s new signing.

The Dutch teenager, son of ex-F1 driver Jos Verstappen, currently races in Formula Three and will partner Russian Daniil Kvyat in the Red Bull feeder team with 24-year-old Frenchman JeanEric Vergne deemed surplus to requirements.

Verstappen, who turns 17 next month, will beat by almost two years the age record currently held by Spain’s Jaime Alguersuari, who was 19 years and 125 days when he made his debut at the Hungarian GP in 2009, also for Toro Rosso. AFP.

FOOTBALL

Norway call up 15-year-old starlet Odegaard At the tender age of just 15, Martin Odegaard, a talented midfielder with Stromsgodset, has been handed a maiden call-up to the Norwegian national squad.

Nor way c o a ch Pe rMathias Hogmo on Tuesday (August 19) named Odegaard in his squad for a friendly against the United Arab Emirates in the southwestern city of Stavanger on August 27, describing the youngster as a “comet”.

Odegaard will be only 15 years and 253 days old come the day of the game. Odegaard broke into the firstteam at reigning Norwegian champions Stromsgodset in April and has already scored three goals and set up six more in 14 appearances. AFP

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anchester City and Liverpool, last season’s top two in the Premier League, were both made to sweat by determined opposition before opening their campaigns with hardfought victories on Sunday (August 17).

David Silva and Sergio Aguero scored as City began their title defence with a 2-0 success at Newcastle United, after Daniel Sturridge had struck late in the game to earn Liverpool a 2-1 win at home to Southampton.

The two rivals joined five other teams, including Arsenal, on maximum points, ahead of their showdown at the Etihad Stadium this Monday (August 25) in the first major head-tohead of the season.

City manager Manuel Pellegrini gave a debut to new Brazilian midfielder Fernando and saw his side take the lead in the 38th minute at St James’ Park.

Edin Dzeko teed up Silva with a clever back-heel and the Spain midfielder coolly beat Tim Krul in the 38th minute.

Aguero then beat Krul in stoppage time to finally put the game to bed.

Earlier, Sturridge snaffled a 79th-minute winner as Liverpool edged Southampton at a sun-soaked Anfield.

Raheem Sterling put Liverpool ahead in the first half, but Nathaniel Clyne lashed home an equaliser shortly before the hour.

Raheem Sterling celebrates his game winner. Photo: TheFA.com Brendan Rodgers’s Liverpool looked destined to drop points in their first competitive game since the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, but with 11 minutes to play, Sterling teed up Sturridge to flick home the winning goal.

Just the day before, Swansea City condemned Louis van Gaal to defeat in his first Premier League game as Manchester United manager on Saturday (August 16).

Van Gaal’s new side exhibited many of the same failings from last season – when they finished seventh – as they slumped to a 2-1 loss.

It was Swansea’s second consecutive win at Old Trafford, after an FA Cup thirdround success in January, and dealt United their first home defeat on the season’s opening day since 1972.

Gylfi Sigurdsson, back at Swansea after two years at Tottenham Hotspur, gave

his side victory by squeezing a shot past United goalkeeper David de Gea in the 72nd minute.

Sigurdsson had earlier teed up South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng to stroke home a 28th-minute opener, before new United captain Wayne Rooney hooked in an equaliser for the injury-ravaged hosts.

Also on Saturday (August 16), FA Cup winners Arsenal opened their campaign with victory after Aaron Ramsey gave them a last-gasp 2-1 success at home to Crystal Palace, who are without a manager following Tony Pulis’s shock departure on Friday (August 15).

New signing Brede Hangeland gave Palace a 35th-minute lead, shrugging off the attentions of Arsenal star signing Alexis Sanchez.

But Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny punched home an equaliser before Aaron

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New Zealand striker Chris Wood came off the bench to earn promoted Leicester City a dramatic 2-2 draw at home to Everton in their first topflight game since 2004.

On Monday, Diego Costa quickly began to pay back his hefty transfer fee with a debut goal for Chelsea as they recovered from the shock of going behind to seal an emphatic 3-1 win over Burnley on Monday (August 18).

Spain striker Costa, bought from La Liga champions Atletico Madrid for £32 million, cancelled out Scott Arfield’s opener for Burnley before Andre Schurrle and Branislav Ivanovic scored further goals before half-time to ease Jose Mourinho’s side to an impressive victory in their Premier League opener at Turf Moor.

“When you come to a place like this and you are a goal down against a difficult team then players can get down heartened and lose faith.

Burnley are a direct and physical side but overall we had good control and we showed moments of class,” Mourinho told Sky Sports. AFP PREVIOUS RESULTS: Monday 18th August 2014 Burnley 1-3 Chelsea Sunday 17th August 2014 Newcastle 0-2 Man City Saturday 16th August 2014 Man Utd 1-2 Swansea Leicester 2-2 Everton QPR 0-1 Hull Stoke 0-1 Aston Villa West Brom 2 - 2 Sunderland West Ham 0-1 Tottenham Arsenal 2 - 1 Crystal Palace

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Stage set for Federer at US Open Continued from backpage.

Meanwhile, his fellow members of the “Big Four” are slipping and sliding.

Djokovic, the 2011 champion, heads into the tournament with two dispiriting third round losses in Toronto and Cincinnati.

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ll Blacks legend Andrew Mehrtens on Tuesday (August 19) tipped bitter rivals Australia to break their Eden Park jinx, as New Zealand confirmed Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are likely to miss Saturday’s (August 23) blockbuster clash.

The Wallabies impressed in a 12-12 draw to start the Rugby Championship in Sydney last weekend, preventing the All Blacks notching a world-record 18th consecutive Test victory.

The Wallabies have not won at Eden Park since 1986 but Mehrtens said Ewen McKenzie’s men had shown enough in the stalemate to suggest they can breach the Auckland fortress.

“Despite a lot of talk about the All Black response at Eden Park, I see the Wallabies as an

even bigger threat this week as they eye a great chance to snap a second win streak in as many weeks,” he said.

Mehrtens, who played 70 Tests for the All Blacks, said the Wallabies rediscovered how to be gritty and tough in Sydney, particularly in defence.

He said they were brimming with confidence as they chase a win in Auckland that would keep alive their dream of a first Bledisloe Cup series win since 2002.

“That they were so disappointed about the draw is also a good sign,” he said. “That shows they’re not willing to settle. They want that All Black scalp.”

New Zealand are likely to be without seasoned campaigners Nonu and Kaino after both picked up niggling injuries to their shoulder and elbow respectively during the Sydney Test. AFP

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“Just many, many, many things are not clicking,” said Djokovic.

The odds on Djokovic and Federer meeting in the September 8 final were shortened last Monday (August 18) when defending champion Rafael Nadal was forced to withdraw

with a right wrist injury.

“I’m not feeling very comfortable on the court. Obviously I want to peak in New York.

I expect more from myself, but I have to keep on going.

A Grand Slam is coming up, and that’s where I want to do well,” Dojokovic said. AFP

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huket-based swim star Roxanne Yu set two personal records during the Youth Olympic Games this week in Nanjing, China but it was not enough for her to qualify for the finals.

The British International School Phuket student, representing the Philippines squad at this year’s competition, achieved the personal best time of one minute and 5.16 seconds – good enough for 4th place in the second heat of the women’s 100m backstroke event last Sunday (August 17).

In addition, Yu – who was joined by her BISP swim coach Simon Jones, himself a coach for the Phillippines squad – set another personal best of two minutes and 18.96 seconds on Tuesday (August 19) during the 200m backstroke event, good enough for placed 19th overall.

Unfortunately, both times were not enough to qualify

BISP and Phillippines swim coach Simon Jones with Roxanne Yu in Nanjing, China. the 17-year-old for the finals in each event.

“I’m okay. It was my best time in the event and I’m happy with that,” Yu told The Philippine Star newspaper after the race.

“It feels really different racing [at the Youth Olympic Games] against swimmers

of different nationalities. It was a very different kind of atmosphere. But it felt so good. And when my name was called I could hear our delegation cheering my name.”

Still, it has been a terrific year for the Filipina, one of the original swimmers to join the BISP High Performance

Swim Academy which began last August. In November 2013, she set the Filipino senior record for the 200m backstroke (16.44 seconds) and medalled at the Queensland State Championships as well as the Southeast Asian Age Group Championships, among other international competitions.

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Federer poised to step out of darkness in New York TENNIS

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welve months after crashing to his worst defeat in New York in a decade, Roger Federer heads to the 2014 US Open poised to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in more than 40 years.

In an astonishing reversal of fortunes, the 33-year-old, written off as a relic of the game when he slipped to a fourth round loss to Tommy Robredo in 2013, is perfectly positioned to win a staggering 18th major at the season’s concluding Grand Slam event which starts Monday (August 25).

Buoyed by claiming a

sixth Cincinnati title and his 80th career crown, the Swiss is revelling in the twilight of his career just a year after it was being consumed by darkness.

That last-16 loss to Robredo meant it was the first year since 2002 that he had failed to make a Grand Slam final. It also marked the first time in 10 years that he hadn’t made at least the last-eight at Flushing Meadows.

Suddenly, his five consecutive US Open titles from 2004-2008 appeared a detail in history and his 17th and most recent major success – the 2012 Wimbledon title – looked certain to be his last.

But the Swiss never doubted his ability to remain a

force in the sport and he goes into his 15th US Open with his unwavering confidence justified.

There were hints of a revival at Wimbledon in July where he was defeated in five sets by world number one Novak Djokovic.

Since then, he has been runner-up at Toronto and champion in Cincinnati.

“I come in with great confidence,” said Federer, chasing a record sixth title in New York and where he will be playing in a 64th consecutive Grand Slam.

“I know my game is where I want it to be. It’s about just keeping that level up right now.”

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