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Arrested on Sunday (November 17), 41-year-old American Forrest Wayne (white shirt), wanted on paedophilia charges in Houston, Texas, US. In the green shirt, Johan Wetzelmayr, wanted in Hua Hin.

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even foreigners arrested in Phuket are being expelled this week under armed escort, six of them to the USA and the seventh to Belgium.

An eighth, also ar rested in Phuket, is to be sent under guard to Hua Hin, where he is wanted on embezzlement charges.

On his way home after his ar-

rest on Sunday (November 17) is 41-year-old American Forrest Wayne, wanted on paedophilia charges in Houston, Texas.

He was arrested at the Bel Aire Resort in Patong, and is wanted by the FBI on allegations that he had a carried on a four-month sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl he befriended at the Westside Fit-

ness Center in Houston, where he worked as a fitness trainer.

A report on November 13 by KTRK TV of Houston quoted police as saying that Wayne and the girl engaged in “multiple sexual encounters” at a hotel between July and October, with the last one occurring on October 10.

The FBI were brought in when it

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was discovered that Wayne left the US for Thailand on November 1.

On Saturday (November 16) the FBI contacted Thai Police who were able to track him down and arrested him the following day at his Patong hotel.

On Sunday, local police also arrested 56-year-old Belgian Georges C Sirre at his Rawai home.

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Immigration police explained that he was previously sentenced in Belgium to an 18-month jail term for molesting three girls under the age of 11, with the sentence suspended for five years.

However, they said, he is being thrown out of the country because he was found to be selling sex toys over the Internet which is illegal in Thailand.

Also arrested – and the only one not being kicked out of the countr, so far – was Johan Daniel Wetzelmayr, 32, from Sweden, caught on November 5 by Karon police for overstaying.

They discovered that an arrest warrant had been issued for him in August in Hua Hin, on a charge of embezzlement, relating to a motorcycle.

He will be sent back under escort to Hua Hin to face the court there.

On Tuesday (November 19) the Crime Suppression Division extradited five other foreign

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The five men alleged to be part of Joseph Hunter’s drug gang wait to be put on a plane. Photo: Bangkok Post men – arrested in Phuket last month – to be charged with drug offences in the US. Armed police and officers from the US Drug Enforcement Administration escorted the inmates from Klongprem General Prison to Don Mueang airport and loaded them onto a charter flight to the US. The group consists of two Britons, Phil Shackels and Scott Stammer, a Slovak, named as Alexander Lnu, a Filipino,

Allan Kelly Perata and a Taiwanese, Ye Tiong Tan Lim. The men were arrested in Phuket last month as part of an operation to take down an international drugs trafficking ring led by an American former serviceman Joseph Manuel Hunter, 48, wanted by the US for drug offences and the murder of a judge. He had been renting a house close to the Loch Palm Golf Course with his Filipina girlfriend.

erman Honorary Consul Dirk Naumann is to retire from the post next year, he told The Phuket News on Monday (November 18).

Mr Naumann, an art dealer, has been honorary consul in Phuket for almost 12 years, and garnered a reputation for vocally demanding improvement in the island’s dysfunctional transport system.

Now in his seventies, Mr Naumann says that he is in less than perfect health, and can no longer handle the rigours of the position.

He expects to hand over to his successor in April or May next year. The successor, understood to be a woman, has already been appointed by the German President, but her name is being withheld until her nomination is approved by the Thai Government.

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Mr Naumann also had good news – not for German citizens, but for Britons.

On November 1, the British government relieved all honorary consuls, including Martin Carpenter in Phuket, of responsibility for providing notarial and documentary services to its citizens.

But, Mr Naumann said, under European Union regulations, Germany has the power to provide most of these services to other EU citizens, and he has had the go-ahead from Berlin to do this in Phuket for

Britons.

The services include: Legalisation of signature and seal; letter confirming pension / income for Thai Immigration; witness of declaration of existence; affidavits / affirmations / declarations / marking of exhibits; witness of signature; and certification of photocopies of original UK documents.

Mr Naumann noted that he cannot provide affirmation of freedom to marry in Thailand, or the registration of births or deaths. For these services, Britons must still contact the British Embassy in Bangkok.

To make use of the other services listed, call 076 610 407 (office hours only) to make an appointment to visit the German Honorary Consulate on the bypass road, opposite Kee Hin. Mr Naumann said he will stay in Phuket, “enjoying my time with my grandchildren”.

Chinese plan Hope fading for tourist consular office who fell from Phromthep for Phuket A SEARCH AND RESCUE back up onto the rocks, but THE CHINESE GOVERNment plans to open a consular office in Phuket to cope with problems encountered among the rising number of Chinese tourists coming to the island.

Qin Jian, Songkhla-based Chinese Vice-Consul, confirmed to The Phuket News that there is a plan to set up an Phuket office to help Chinese tourists who are hurt, lose passports or have other problems.

operation to try to find a Singaporean tourist who fell into the sea off Prompthep Cape on Wednesday evening (November 20) was being hampered by bad weather as The Phuket News went to print yesterday (November 21).

Two tourists from a group of four Singaporeans fell into the water at the famed cape around 5.30pm.

One managed to scramble

yesterday morning his friend was still missing, possibly drowned.

The group of four tourists, all in their mid-20s, were down on the rocks taking photos when the two men slipped and tumbled into the sea.

The man who scrambled to safety suffered only minor cuts and bruises, but his friend was swept away out of sight.

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US couple claim they were ‘abandoned’ by dive boat Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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he story of an American couple who claim they were “abandoned” in the water after the boat operator drove off without them while scuba diving in Thailand has made international headlines.

In an interview with AZ Family television news channel, Arizona couple Lexa and Jake Mendenhall explain how while on a holiday in Thailand, after their second dive – understood to be around Phi Phi – they surfaced to find themselves “abandoned”, with the sun setting.

“What began as an amazing experience turned into a terrifying diving disaster. It was their first and last dive of the trip,” the television report says.

One report even compares the Mendenhall’s experience to the 2003 movie Open Water, a horror movie based on two divers who are left in shark-infested waters after their boat leaves.

“The fact that they left was insane,” Jake was quoted as saying.

“When we were bobbing, I knew there were sharks. I saw them all around this reef, and here I am just

seeing sharks so we went to that site.

“On that dive site there is no buoy lines to moor up on and we can not drop an anchor as it is a national marine park and could damage coral.

“The captain is employed with us and is a good captain and he followed the procedures correctly. When he realised that he could not fix the boat, he called back to our manager at the dive shop who organised another boat to collect them. We radioed another boat that we knew was in the area to go and collect the divers.

“The instructor who was with the Inset, American tourists Jake and Lexa Mendenhall. Main picture, the customers has been diving in Thailand couple kiss underwater, unaware that their boat has already gone. for over 10 years and knows the shop bait on the top,” Lexa told AZ Family. with the username “Chris12345” procedures. As you can see, this was They say they spent 30 to 45 responded to the claims, and called not our most perfect day out diving minutes bobbing in the open water. In the original article “ridiculous”. He but all my staff followed the correct the story, it says a fellow diver waved did not identify himself or name his procedure to ensure the safety of these divers.”The company owner said the an inflatable buoy which attracted dive company. the attention of a nearby boat, which “Our boat did break down but sharks in question were Black Tip collected the divers and took them at no point did our captain abandon Reef sharks, which are “quite timid to shore. anyone. It is not a common occur- creatures and scared of divers”.

“We apologised to the customers The story has created much debate rence that our boat breaks down, but on online forums about the way the he has strict set procedures in place and explained everything to them. situation was handled, and general so that if something happens all our They said they understood what had happened but at no point did they say discussion around the facts of the story. customers are safe.

“During the dive the captain was they felt ‘abandoned at sea’.

It has also resulted in 12 pages of “I just guess when they got home comments on the ThaiVisa forum, having battery problems on the boat. they wanted their five minutes of fame.” where the owner of the dive company The customers in the article insisted on

Plan to move Provincial Hall to park Khemin Wicheetthagoon reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY (November 19) took the first step in a radical proposal to move the entire provincial government from the place it has occupied for 100 years to a new home next to Suan Luang Ror IX, or King’s Park, on Chao Fa East Rd on the southern edge of Phuket Town.

The plan envisages a new Provincial Hall being built on government land along the west edge of the park.

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Pree­cha­silpa, the first step taken was discussion of the appointment of consultancy Thai Environment Co from Nonthaburi to conduct an assessment of the impact on the local environment and community.

Thai Environment was the only one to respond out of five firms invited to bid. A contract has yet to be signed.

Construction of the existing Provincial Hall – Thailand’s first reinforced concrete building – was completed exactly 100 years ago. Although a sizeable annex was built a decade ago, the building is

The site of the proposed new Provincial Hall is next to Suan Luang Park (King’s Park), on Chao Fa East Rd. now too cramped for the swelling ranks of the provincial bureaucracy.

The Provincial Government had originally planned to build a new six-storey

Provincial Hall on the site currently occupied by the Sanam Chai sports field and the neighbouring tennis courts, just across Surin Rd from the existing hall.

However, local fury built at the prospect of the government taking over public sports facilities, and 11 months later it was scrapped. The B450 million budget approved by Bangkok was reallocated to Ubon Ratchathani Province.

The Phuket News understands that plans drawn up last year for the replacement hall will not be used for the new project.

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Norwegian tourist drowns off beach A 55-year-old Norwegian tourist died at Karon Beach on Thursday (November 14) around 3pm.

Christopher Hangsouth was pulled from the surf by a member of the public but he was already dead, presumed drowned.

His body was taken to Patong Hospital.

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German man dies after bodysurfing A German tourist drowned off Patong Beach on Sunday afternoon (November 17).

A witness told police that he had seen Klaus Bennewitz, 65, sunbathing and then going into the sea.

He saw Mr Bennewitz go further and further out, jumping over waves, and bodysurfing them. Then Mr Bennewitz disappeared.

Beach rescue staff used a jet-ski to recover his body.

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Chicken-snacking cobra caught Kusoldharm Foundation volunteers on Saturday evening (November 16) caught a one-metre-long Siamese cobra that had been preying on a 60-year-old woman’s chickens.

Arunee Sangsil called the foundation to send help to her home in Soi Thungjeen 1 in Srisoonthorn after she spotted the snake causing havoc inside her henhouse.

The volunteers, who have had plenty of practice at catching snakes in the past few months, some of them much larger, took just 30 minutes to bag the serpent. It was later released in the wild, far away from Ms Arunee’s chickens.

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huket-based Steve Coleman might have not completed the 250km Tour de Bintan bike race in the world’s fastest time on Sunday, but after a series of unfortunate mishaps – including being stuck in a high gear most of the race – he was happy to complete it at all.

Steve decided to take part in the cycling race to raise money for friend Stu Clark, who was left paralysed after a motorbike crash.

Friend Russell “Distance” Russell also signed up for three sporting events to help raise cash – he successfully completed the Bangkok Marathon on November 17. So far the duo have raised around B150,000.

Steve completed the race in Indonesia in 9 hours and 43 minutes, and said was left “knackered” at the finish line.

Around 40kms before the end of day one of the race, his back gears stopped working,

From left, David Campion, Steve Coleman and Dan Ogunshakin after the bike race. leaving him with only two gears. No-one was able to fix the bike, so he also did the entire day two race with only two gears, including parts of it riding through torrential monsoon rain.

“Then I got a puncture on the second day and my chain kept falling off – it fell off about six times. The fact that I finished at all.... I was happy, given the circumstances. It wasn’t easy because I was in a high gear all the time; it was a bit of a nightmare. “[Crossing the finish line]

was fantastic. I felt like it was a good achievement, given it was way beyond anything I’d done before. I was knackered all week, but I’m not sure if that was from the drinking afterwards or the biking.”

He plans to enter the Tour de Bintan again next year, this time entering a more competitive category. Former Phuket residents David Campion (9 hours 27 mins, also raising money for Stu) and Dan Ogunshakin (9 hrs 50 mins, raising money for cancer research) also completed the race.

Around B50,000 has been raised on the fundraising website set up for Stu, but with people also donating to Russell and Steve personally, a total of B150,000 has been raised to date.

Meanwhile, Russell managed to complete the Bangkok Marathon in a time of 5 hours 20 minutes.

“I wanted to get sub five hours, but in the last 8-10km it really started to hit me and I started to feel it. It was the first time I’ve ever done a marathon, and in terms of

getting over the line in one piece... I’m super chuffed.”

Russell will also compete in the Laguna Phuket Triathlon this Sunday (November 24), and the Challenge Phuket 70.3 on December 1.

Stu, who was the general manager of Coral Seekers, suffered several fractures to his spine in April this year when he crashed his motorbike after he avoided a cat on the road.

He was left paralysed from the chest down and has limited use in his hands and arms.

Stu is covered by medical insurance as well as social security, which covers his care to a basic level.

The money raised from Russell and Steve’s fundraising efforts will go toward ongoing care, including special physiotherapy, occupational therapy, a special electric bed, and potentially stem cell treatment in Bangkok in the future.

To donate to help Stu directly, visit the fundraising website: gogetfunding.com/project/ help-stu-clark.

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VICE GOVERNOR JAMroen Tippayawongtada has urged officials to come up with urgent solutions to problems at the top of the island, at the Tah Chat Chai checkpoint.

At a meeting at Or Bor Tor Mai Khao office on Thursday morning (November 14), discussion centered around who should be responsible for managing the checkpoint; police insist that they do not have enough people to manage it.

There were suggestions that either the local OrBorTor and the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation should shoulder some of the load, looking after tidying up the grounds, fixing the broken toilets and improving the very basic sleeping accommodation for police officers.

He pointed out that the tight bend after the checkpoint was not the only one in the north of the island. Even with speedbumps and rumble strips there are still accidents. “We

V/Gov Jamroen, right, expresses his concern, especially about the ‘not good enough’ police dormitory upstairs. will go to all danger spots and curves in the Mai Khao area to see what can do, mechanically, to fix or adjust [these problem areas],” he said.

“We must unclog all the drainage so that rain water on the road clears faster. I almost had an accident here myself, going just 80 kmh in light rain.”

Other causes of accidents he identified included missing street lights in various places and a large pothole in the road between the checkpoint and the Thepkrassattri Bridge.

“Whatever you can do, please do it as soon as you can,” V/Gov Jamroen said.

After the meeting he inspected the checkpoint building and was shocked by the accommodation for police officers upstairs. One fluorescent light fitting dangles dangerously from its cables while other are simply missing, leaving gaping holes in the ceiling.

There is no privacy for any of the officers.

“It’s not good enough,” he said.

PHUKET WAS THE SET ting of pop-star Rihanna’s latest music video What Now, which was filmed in a warehouse on the island during her visit in September.

The video was released on YouTube last weekend.

When Rihanna arrived in Phuket in September she created a worldwide media storm after she photographed herself on Bangla Rd holding an endangered slow loris, plus tweeted the following message about watching a sex show in Patong.

“Either I was **** wasted last night or I saw a Thai woman pull a live bird, 2 turtles, razors, shoot darts and ping pong, all out of her *****.”

She described herself, possibly tongue-in-cheek, as “traumatised”.

The loris photo sparked outrage from many people due to the long-running endeavours

Rihanna snapped in Phuket, from her Instagram account. by animal welfare groups to keep the animals in the wild and away from tourists.

In January this year, British singer-songwriter Rita Ora and rapper Snoop Dogg filmed a video clip for their song Torn Apart while staying at the Sri Panwa resort.

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Parking to go back to the public Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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he battle for parking space in Patong is expected to be sorted out within a year under a new initiative titled “Give the parking back to the people”.

For years it has been impossible to park on most of the main streets in Patong because all the parking spaces were claimed by taxis, tuk-tuks and bike or car rental businesses, who annexed all spaces and took a very dim view of anyone else trying to park in them.

Arguments, punch-ups, scratching or paintwork or deliberately punctured tyres were the penalties members of the public could expect for daring to use space “belonging” to these land-grabbing groups.

On Monday (November 18) a meeting at Kathu Police

Station in Patong heard about plans to give the roads back to the people, starting with Thaweewong Rd, Patong’s beach road.

The side of the road away from the beach – currently one lone line of tuk-tuks, will become a no-parking zone with red-and-white stripes along the sidewalk, though there will be a couple of yellow-and-white zones for dropping off or picking up passengers.

On the seafront side, parking space between the Absolute Sea Pearl Resort and Soi Bangla, traditionally occupied by rows of cars, jeeps and big bikes for rent, will be divided into seven blocks, of which only 30 per cent will be set aside for parking rental vehicles, the remaining 70 per cent being reserved for public parking.

Vehicle rental companies will have to clear all the ve-

Foreigner filmed stealing KFC customer’s bag POLICE ARE LOOKING for a foreigner, possibly a tourist, who was seen on security camera stealing a backpack from the Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet at Banana Walk on Patong’s beach road on Wednesday afternoon (November 13), just after 4pm.

The bag belonged to Pichet Rabumpleung, who had stopped in the fastfood outlet for something to eat. His phone rang, he told police, and he walked outside the shop to take the call. When he came back, his bag was gone.

He asked KFC staff if they had seen anything, but they had not so he asked the staff to check footage from their security camera, which clearly showed a balding foreigner in a white singlet with the number 96 on the

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Screen grab from the KFC security camera. back, getting up from his seat, picking up a black baseball cap, his wallet and sunglasses, and then walking to where Mr Pichet left his backpack.

He takes the bag and then calmly strolls out of the KFC. Anyone knowing the foreigner is asked to contact police in Patong.

Ekkarat Plaiduang of Kathu Police shows Gov Maitree Intusut how the plan will work. hicles out at 6 pm every day.

At the meeting, officials also discussed whether they should collect money for parking to reduce problems such as people leaving their cars

in spaces all day and night.

Governor Maitree Intusut suggested a parking fee of B20 for three hours.

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Police, told the meeting, “The project is going ahead because ordinary people, tourists and the media have complained that black taxi drivers and motorbike operators occupy

the parking lots in Patong which ordinary people have the right to use.

“The Thai Government has set a target of B2 trillion in tourism revenue by 2015, and has made the Royal Thai Police responsible for making tourists confident that they will not be taken advantage of, and that they will get assistance and convenience.”

Col Chiraphat said that besides improving Patong’s image, reducing quarrel and damage to vehicles such as keying or puncturing tyres, the project will also improve traffic flow in the crowded town.

The project to give back parking spaces to everyone is being undertaken after a concerted campaign to get the usurpers onside. This appears to have been successful, but only time will tell whether it works in the long run.

Loy Kratong delights one and all LOY KRATONG WAS CELEbrated across the island on Sunday evening (November 17), with large numbers of people participating despite the official mourning period for the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, who died on October 24.

Taweesak Suwit of the Phuket City Municipality, told The Phuket News that despite the mourning period the turnout was around the same as last year and event was a success.

Popular spots for releasing kratongs into the water included Saphan Hin, Bang Wad Dam,

Children launch kratong into the water at Saphan Hin. Suan Luang park in Phuket Town and really anywhere there was water.

Wina Pikulpol, Director of Public Health and Environment Division at Phuket City

Municipality, said that cleanups had been organised at Saphan Hin and Suan Luang to remove kratongs from the water after the festival.

Before the festivities, Phuket International Airport asked people not to launch kom loy hot air lanterns near the airport, namely in Mai Khao and Sakoo, amid concerns they might affect aircraft or radar.

A spokesperson later confirmed there had been no reports or lanterns causing problems.

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huket residents spent last week frantically purchasing and collecting items to be donated to those in the Philippines who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Patong Beach’s Rotary Club has already collected B200,000 from people around Phuket, and donations continue to come in.

Items and cash were also collected at a concert held at Saphan Hin on Sunday afternoon (November 17), put on by the island’s Filipino community. Xana Beach Club also hosted a fundraiser event on Sunday, with American rapper, DJ and Black Eyed Peas singer apl.de.ap performing. Around B243,600 was raised and will be given to Give2Asia.

On Tuesday, Johan na Benares was still accepting medicine items and long-life milk packs, but many of the donated items were already packed in boxes and on their

Kevin Black with some of the items. way to Manila via Bangkok.

Around 15 large boxes have been sent already.

Miss Benares told The Phuket News, “I never imagined that asking for a recommendation on how I can ship my donations at an affordable cost would will lead to the whole of Phuket sharing what they can too. It is overwhelming and so heart-warming.”

She says the eight hours she spent waiting to hear that her family were alive, after Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the

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Philippines, felt like a lifetime.

After receiving the good news, she turned her energy to helping those in need by collecting items from Phuket residents to send to her homeland.

Miss Benares’s family live in Bacolod City and she has friends in Cebu – two areas hit by Typhoon Haiyan but not directly in the disaster area.

“I can’t really explain, I was absent minded for two days. I was thinking, ‘What is going to happen?’,” she says.

Frederic and Fritzy with donated goods.

“We have a river at the back of our house [in the Philippines], was it going to overflow?

“It was terrible, there was no power and no way of communicating. After about eight hours I managed to get hold of my family.”

After a Facebook post where she appealed for practical donations and support, Miss Benares was told about PhuketPnoy Balikbayan Box in Bangkok, who are offering free shipping for goods

to Manila.

Anyone wishing to donate can contact Miss Benares on 086-032-0253, or visit the “Phuket New Era Expats” Facebook page for a list of drop-off points and an updated list of what items are suitable to donate.

Filipino resident Sharmane German is also collecting still and can be contacted on 091-527-7565.

Meanwhile, Patong Beach’s Rotary Club has collected B200,000 in donations. This

was sent to the Philippines earlier this week, but Brad Kenny, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach told The Phuket News that the group would continue collecting money, and send more at a later date.

“We are pleased but we will continue on. We do this for a lot of different disasters.

This all relates back to how many people helped us during the tsunami.

“We had more than 1 million US dollars donated to our rotary club from people around the world after the tsunami for relief. This is our way to give back and acknowledge that.”

Those wishing to donate money should visit rotarypa tong.org and click on “Bank Account Details” for directions. All donations must be followed up with an email or phone call to Mr Kenny, with details of the amount and that it is earmarked for the Philippines disaster relief fund.

Brad Kenny’s email is esppkt@ksc.th.com and his phone number is 081-633-4279.

Go Eco ‘boot camp’ kicks off DON’T WEAR SUNSCREEN if you are going snorkelling.

You could kill the coral below.

That was one of the messages delivered on the opening day of Go Eco (November 19), a six-day “boot camp” for 20 people, including tourist police officers, tour operators, consular staff, academics, government officials and journalists.

The boot camp is organised by the Phuket Dive Operators Club (PDOC) to raise awareness of life underwater and the impact on it of human activities, including tourism.

The 20 will get a full PADI

open water course and lectures on marine conservation and the laws that apply.

The PDOC also hopes that Go Eco will raise awareness among Thais in general and attract more Thais to become eco-volunteers.

Back to the sunscreen: Johan Tissier, owner of Amazing Phuket Adventures dive company in Rawai explained, “Coral grows well under UV rays from the sun but sunscreen washes off when you are wet.

“In busy tourist dive spots you can see the grease floating on the surface when all the

tourists jump in the water, especially in an enclosed bay.

“With the growing numbers of tourists, the amount of sunscreen that washes into the sea is large and can block the UV rays that are essential to the growing process of coral reefs.”

Prof Saisanit Pongsuwan from Biology department, Science and Technology Faculty from Rajabhat university,” said, “People today are all too often disconnected from environmental issues. [But] if we don’t preserve our own environment, who will?”

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Croc wanted ‘dead or alive’ by locals Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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Man pulls Korean boy, 4, from drain A FOU R-Y E A R- OLD Korean boy was plucked out of a two-metre-deep drain on the bypass road around 7pm on Wednesday evening (November 13) by a local resident.

Phuket man Bunkua Saelim was working when he spotted the boy walking along the footpath on the bypass road with his father, and saw the boy fall down the drain.

He raced to help, and

rescued the boy from the drain. He was then taken to Phuket International Hospital.

The drain was open, hidden from view, and partially covered by grass. Locals have now put a tree in the drain to alert people of its presence.

Villagers living nearby said the concrete drain had been without a cover for a long time, and they had already informed local authorities but no one had fixed it yet. Eakkapop Thongtub

he strategy for dealing with Phuket’s rogue crocodile, first spotted off Mai Khao beach on November 3, has been changed to ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive.’

After more than 10 days of guests in hotels along Mai Khao Beach being prevented from swimming in the sea, and numerous reported sightings, an emergency meeting was chaired by Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut at his office on Monday (November 18).

At the meeting, which brought together officials from the National Parks Department, the Royal Forestry Department, the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and Sean Panton, representing the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, it was decided that prompt action needs be taken to solve the problem.

Prompt action was indeed

Sean Panton and Suchard Raksangob prepare to take to the skies to spot the croc. taken. At 1pm on Monday Mr Panton, piloted by Suchard Raksangob, owner of the Phuket Air Park took to the skies to try to spot the croc.

They drew a blank.

Mr Panton explained to The Phuket News the reasons for the change in strategy.

“The animal is likely to have come from a crocodile farm in Krabi. Seven escaped from there about six months

ago, and four have since been killed, or perhaps perished naturally due to them not being used to the environment [leaving three still at large].

“If it’s been in captivity, it is likely to be aggressive.

[Animals such as this] are usually killed, not captured, in this [sort of] situation.”

Mr Panton added that while forest rangers and national parks staff have made

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and will continue to make every effort to catch the croc alive, there may need to be a more “assertive solution” to the situation – for the sake of public safety and the community, as well as the tourists.

If the croc is caught – or killed – a DNA test will be conducted to find out if it is in fact from the crocodile farm in Krabi. As of November 20, the croc remained at large.

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6 held for stealing wood Bank SIX MEN WERE ARRESTed on Monday (November 18) on a charge of illegal possession of precious agarwood without any permit. One of them was also charged with unlicensed possession of a handgun.

Acting on information receive, Thungthong police obtained a search warrant for a house with no number on the Kathu-Nakoh Rd. Arriving at 6:15 am the police rounded up five men, Wiangchai Srichan, 34, and Udorn Srichan, 32, from Sra Kaew; Sanan Kodging, 42, from Narathiwat, Anucha Somsoong, 38, and from Yala, Thanad Petchrit, 45, from Nakhon Phanom.

They also found and seized five sacks containing 53.2 kilos of timber chunks, including agarwood, 20 chisels, two axes, and a knife.

The five confessed that they had cut the wood in the forest around Bangwad Dam. After cutting down the trees, they admitted, they cut it into smaller pieces ready for sale to a man named Sorn who would pay them B25,000.

They revealed that more agarwood was being stored in another no-number house further along the Kathu-Nakoh road.

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U One of the arrested men holds up a piece of agarwood.

The black streaks are the fungus in the heartwood that gives agarwood its sought-after aroma.

Police visited the second house where they encountered Wirat Sunsuwan, 38, from Songkhla.A search turned up more lumberjack equipment such as chisels, axes, and knives, but no agarwood. Under the pillow in Wirat’s bedroom they found a semi-automatic .45-calibre pistol with five bullets in the magazine.

Wirat admitted the gun was his, and that he had no license for it.

The theft of agarwood from forests in Phuket has been increasing in recent months,

with officials and police finding destruction but – until Monday – none of the perpetrators.

China Central TV (CCTV) reported in May that soaring demand for incense – of which agarwood is a prime ingredient – has been pushing up the price of agarwood, with demand outstripping supply from farmed trees. This has opened a new market for agarwood stolen from the wild.

On the legitimate market agarwood sells for anything from B30,000 to B250,000 a kilo, depending on quality.

ltimately, says Surasak Suwanpong the Protection Specialist for the Financial Service Authority for the Bank Of Thailand, Southern Region, the best way to avoid electronic scammers ripping money out of your bank or credit card account is to have no cards at all.

But for the vast majority in the modern world this would be impractical. So, he has a variety of advice to minimise the risks of using cards.

First, Mr Surasak said, before a meeting to inform the press about consumer protection as it relates to banking and to launch five pamphlets advising people on how to conduct their household finances in general.

“If you do have credit or debit cards,” he said, “don’t use passwords that are easy to figure out. Thieves are well prepared and equipped with high-technology tools.

“If you hold multiple cards, don’t use the same password for all of them. Don’t use your

birth date or simple numbers such as three identical digits or sequential digits,” Mr Surasak told The Phuket News on Wednesday (November 13).

“Collect all your slips afterwards and always check the balance in your account. It’s hard to tell when an ATM has been fitted with a skimmer (a device to rip off card details and passwords). So it is best to be always aware of your state of your bank accounts.

“Don’t keep passwords for e-banking on your smartphone in case you lose the phone.

“There was a case recently of a Thai professor who went for a holiday in Russia, and forgot his bag in a restaurant.

By the time he realised it was missing and cancelled all his cards, all his money was gone.

“The thief used the cards immediately spending to the maximum credit limit. To add to the professor’s woes, all his cards had the same password, which he had written on the plastic sleeve containing his ATM card.

“In this case the bank was not responsible.”

But, he said, anyone having

a problem related to bank fraud or scams can call 1213 during working hours – 8.30am4.30pm or send an email to fcc@bot.or.th He also talked about con artists who manage to convince people over the phone to transfer money into their accounts.

“There’s another popular kind of scam in which you receive a call from a total stranger claiming to be some kind of government officer telling you to go immediately to an ATM and transfer money to a certain account, because you have to pay a fine of some kind.

“Do not make any transfer!”

During the meeting proper, Bank Of Thailand Senior Director for the Southern Region, Preuttipong Srimachan, addressed questions about “nuisance” practices by banks.

“Sometimes bank officers try to sell other services [such as insurance and loans] to customers who are in the bank only to make monetary transactions.

New regulations were introduced late last year to curb these “additional services”.

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story involving two young Americans, a dive boat and a yearning to see sharks in the Andaman ocean, was picked up by media from around the world this week.

Stories differ somewhat according to news sources and the respective perspectives of the American couple and a representative of the dive company. See our story on page 3.

Regardless of whether it was the holiday from hell or a storm in a teacup, questions have once again been raised about safety regulations in Thailand, especially in the tourism industry, where an increase in visitor numbers, combined with increased competition, has meant quite often hoteliers, tour agencies, and dive operators sometimes champion revenue over safety.

Corners are cut and people are crammed into boats, hotels and shopping malls. After all, what is more important in Phuket than providing service – albeit often at the expense of safety – to tourists?

Some Thai dive companies are little more than shops with brochures. Many don’t own boats, or employ staff.

Instead, they lease boats and hire freelance divers. This makes the system susceptible to problems with accountability and record-keeping.

It also raises questions as to who should be overseeing the safety of tourists, or the maintenance of the boat, if it breaks down during a six month lease, for example.

Although it may seem quaint, traditional and very Thai, how safe should you feel in longtail boats or even in dive boats? The answer is that

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on paper and strictly speaking you should feel very safe, as all captains are required to have captain licences.

Dive companies are required to check that the skippers they use have licences and also need to take out liability insurance in the event of accidents. All boats also need to be of a certain condition to qualify for insurance and to be registered with the Department of Trade and Development. Everything is then, theoretically, overseen by the Department of Marine & Coastal Resources However, this is what should happen, and with so many different elements and transient parties involved, it is only natural that things on the odd occasion do not go according to plan.

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HAVE YOUR SAY Why is croc now ‘most wanted’?

[Re. Phuket croc now wanted ‘dead or alive’] There’s absolutely no reason why the crocodile wouldn’t be wild. Wild saltwater crocodiles still survive in Tanintharyi, Myanmar and the Mergui Archipelago just north of Phuket... and they are also are still found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra to the south.

This crocodile looks like a medium-sized male, the kind that are often pushed out of river systems by larger, more territorial males. Thus it is out looking for new habitat.

I doubt it would “set up shop” in Phuket, there is little habitat and too many people... it is probably just passing through.

FunkyMagurk

Khao Sok national park is no virgin [Re. Phang Nga Bay tops TripAdvisor list of Thailand’s top ten national parks] “Khao Sok National Park is a virgin rainforest”... really?

Actually, even within the

Chiew Lan Reservoir area you can see remnants of old logging roads. There were also tin mining operations within what is now the park boundary.

“Virgin” means no sign of human activities of modification. That term should only apply to the most inaccessible places within the park, the places where the Lonely Planet zombies and the many poachers who visit the park don’t tread.

Technically speaking, it’s not a rainforest. According to Dr Phil Round, the actual authority on Thai jungles, as a huge percentage of southern Thailand has been clear-cut for the semi-deciduous rubber trees, the climate is now a Tropical Evergreen Jungle or a Monsoonal Jungle.

Dave Williams

Blink and you’ll miss Phuket [Re. Rihanna debuts music video filmed in Phuket] Phuket is the ‘setting’? What setting?... There was none! I’d hazard a guess she was – as reported originally – only here for a break on her world tour. geoffphuket

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Did they have the right to work?

No excuses for negligence

[Re. Rihanna releases snapshot of new ‘demented’ Phuket music video] So... did they all have work permits or are celebrities and their staff exempt?

Andrew

[Re. Phuket man rescues Korean boy, 4, from two metre deep drain on bypass road] Those responsible should be charged with negligence.

It always seems to need to have someone injured or dying before the people paid by our taxes actually do their job.

Lee

Keep criminals out of country [Re. Three foreigners to be expelled from Phuket] It’s amazing how many convicted criminals just waltz right through Thailand immigration.

Oh well, TAT does want to increase the number of tourist arrivals every year, so...

Mithun Divakaran

Carnage could have been worse

We all need to be on our guard

[Re. One dead, 12 injured in Phuket pickup smash, driver blames brake failure] Whenever I see a pickup with workers on the back, packed on like sardines in a can, I really wonder that so few accidents happen.

Beer Chang

[Re. Central Bank offers Phuket advice on avoiding scams and skims] Developing economies like Thailand’s are a gold mines for crooks. People just don’t know any better and are easier to scam....

Global_Saffer

Brakes failed. Unlikely, actually. As always, driver would have been going too fast with a truck overloaded with people.

Lucky only one died. Does anyone really care?

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IN BRIEF Grieving wife of foreigner “drowns” A 44 year old Thai woman who had gone on a drinking binge since the death of her foreign husband last week, drowned on Monday morning off Pattaya Beach.

According to reports, just before she entered the water, she was not only in a heavily intoxicated state, but had just taken a large bite out of an edible ‘krathong’, which was purchased the previous night as part of the Loy Krathong Festival.

Rescue workers think that she may have choked on a piece of the bread-base of the kratong she had just eaten. Pattaya One

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Thailand’s tallest man getting help Thailand’s tallest man, standing 257 centimetres, is getting treatment for a hormone disorder which has caused him to continue growing even though he is now 23 years old. Now weighting 225kg, Pornchai Sawsri, of Surin, has been unable to walk for the past four years.

He will be a patient under

the Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Foundation and will be transferred to Ramathibodi hospital in Bangkok on Wednesday afternoon after being accepted at Rama 9 hospital on Tuesday for preliminary examination and laboratory tests. Bangkok Post

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Crime purge over Yee Peng festival On November 17 Chiang Mai Governor Wichian Puttiwinyu and the Chiang Mai Police announced the statistics of their 25-district crime purge in an effort to assure safety during the Yee Peng Festival.

The arrests were: 199 suspects in drug-related cases; 25 suspects from 25 illegal firearm cases; 14 suspects related to theft of property; 19 suspects who had previous outstanding arrest warrants; and 85 suspects detained who are believed to be in violation of the Alien Act. Police also seized 421,395 amphetamine pills; 4.18 grams of heroin; 1 kilogram of ice; and 21 illegal firearms.

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Pathum Thani police on Monday show items seized from the suspect (centre) arrested for stealing valuables from visitors at 38 hospitals. Photo: Bangkok Post/Pongpat Wongyala

Man posed as sick ‘relative’ to steal

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olice on Monday arrested a man who stole from as many as 38 hospitals in Pathum Thani and four adjacent provinces by posing as a relative of sick patients.

Suriya Sermsin, 33, was accused of committing theft at major hospitals in six Pathum Thani districts and in Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Prachin Buri and Nakhon Nayok.

Police obtained court permission for a warrant to arrest him after he was caught stealing on security camera at two

hospitals in Lat Lum Kaeo and Muang districts.

Police apprehended him at his rented apartment in Lam Luk Ka.The Prachin Buri native confessed that he had stolen from people at 38 hospitals, mostly in Pathum Thani.

Suriya told police he would dress smartly and pretend to be relative of a patient then snatch handbags from other patients’ relatives who fell asleep.

Suriya said he was recently released from Prachin Buri Central Prison and tried to

leave his criminal past behind by applying for jobs, but no employer was willing to hire him.

He added that he had several girlfriends and turned to stealing so that he could support them.

The suspect warned people visiting hospitals not to trust strangers even though they appear to be friendly, wellgroomed and say they are visiting a sick friend or relative. He added that impersonating the relative of a patient had been very easy to do. Bangkok Post

T H E CA BI N ET ON Tuesday agreed to award B7,000 a month in compensation to victims of the October 14, 1973, uprising.

Deputy government spokeswoman Sunisa Lertpakawat said the cabinet agreed in principle with the settlement for victims of the uprising, which left 77 dead and hundreds injured.

However, recipients must sign agreements not to seek further state assistance in the future, Lt Sunisa said. Victims of the uprising had earlier complained about the Pheu Thai government’s sluggishness in approving the monthly compensation.

The cabinet also approved financial assistance for relatives of deceased victims of the political crisis since 2009. Each will receive B20,000, Lt Sunisa said. Bangkok Post

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Russian Internet titan targets US

Russian Internet titan Mail.ru on Tuesday hit the US market with email, text messaging and gaming applications for mobile devices.

The company set up offices in Silicon Valley in the form of a US subsidiary called My.Com and announced “apps” tailored for smartphones or tablets powered by Apple or Android software.

“Although our office is located in Silicon Valley, many of us work in Moscow at Mail.Ru Group where we are the largest Internet company in Russian-speaking countries,” the company said in a blog post.

USA

Walt Disney’s daughter dies

Philanthropist Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney, died Tuesday at the age of 79 near San Francisco, the US entertainment giant announced.

Flags at Disney theme parks and the Disney studio lot in Burbank, outside Los Angeles, will be flown at

half-mast in her honour, it said, praising her “grace and generosity and tireless work to preserve her father’s legacy.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Diane Disney Miller and our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time,” said Robert Iger, president of the Walt Disney Company.

Walt Disney died in December 1966, aged 65.

AUSTRALIA

Qantas, Virgin row turns ugly

Virgin Australia chief John Borghetti on Wednesday lashed out at “offensive” allegations made by Qantas in an escalating row over foreign ownership, with reports that lawyers had been called in.

On Tuesday, Qantas launched an online campaign against a capital raising by Virgin that could leave 72 percent of the carrier in the hands of Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad.

Joyce, who was in Canberra Wednesday to lobby politicians, said it would result in an “unfair playing field”.

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Grisly race to identify the Philippines’ typhoon dead Huw Griffith

louds of flies rise as forensic pathologist Cecilia Lim opens body bags one-by-one, in a grim but crucial search for the identities of unknown typhoon victims in the Philippines.

“Some of these remains, their faces are gone. We’re trying to do it as fast as we can before we lose everything,” says Lim, as a truck unloads 80 more dead at her workspace – the edge of a mass grave outside the storm-shattered city of Tacloban.

A putrid stench rises from the giant pit where around 700 unevenly stacked bodies lie six deep, some of them having lain in the tropical heat for a week-and-a-half.

Scores more lie on the side of the road, lined up in bags and awaiting processing by small, overworked teams.

Lim says the aim is to record rudimentary details before they are buried in the hope that at some point, the bodies can be identified and

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A fireman and a forensic expert speak next to body bags of 170 dead collected from the rubble at the “Cemetery of the hills”, one of three mass burial sites where they so far have received one thousand typhoon victims in Tacloban. Photo: AFP/Odd Andersen placed in a proper grave.

“We are trying to do some initial victim identification and post mortem gathering of evidence before the bodies really decompose,” she says.

Many were recovered after being submerged for days in pools of water left by the tsunami-like storm surge that crashed into Tacloban when Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall on November 8.

As her assistant lifts the limp, wet clothes of each cadaver, Lim takes notes in neat cursive script in a reporter’s notebook, recording the sex and describing distinguishing marks.

Each hand is lifted to check for rings and the pockets are emptied, their contents inspected, logged and photographed.

Long, mat ted hai r is scraped from one woman’s

face, exposing her teeth so Lim can take a picture.

Crouching over the bloated body of one man, her knees just above the remains of his face, Lim unfolds a pair of spectacles taken from his shirt pocket, looking for a brand name on the arm before she refolds and photographs them.

“We document the clothes they are wearing, as well as any jewellery, tattoos or scars; something distinctive that people remember,” she says.

Cesar Pretencio rode his motorbike up from Tacloban in the search for his mother’s body.

“We had identified her and she was left in the chapel, but now she is gone,” he says.

Lim nods sympathetically and tells Pretencio she will “keep an eye out” for his mother.

With the disaster known

to have left more than 5,500 people dead or missing, the authorities are overwhelmed and Lim is just one of a handful of forensic pathologists who have been called in to help.

Ideally, she says, they would like to do DNA tests so that scientists can match the dead with those looking for them. But the tests are not cheap, and with cadavers in such an advanced state of decay, not straightforward either.

“Because of the state of the bodies, we will have to get DNA samples from bones, and that isn’t easy.”

Despite a long medical career, Lim admits that dealing with so many corpses after a calamity like this is harrowing work.

“You go through all the training for a mass disaster,” she says. “But nothing can prepare you for this.” AFP

Dylan puts interactive video spin on anthem ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ BOB DYLAN PUT A 21STcentury interactive spin on a 48-year-old song that many consider his greatest composition when he released an official video for “Like a Rolling Stone.”

Posted on bobdylan.com, it invites viewers to channelsurf between mock TV shows where the song is lip-synched by newscasters, reality TV stars, tennis players, fashionistas, game show hosts and a levitating cartoon cat, among others.

Dylan himself appears on a “Music 1 Classics” channel in vintage footage, performing the song in concert in 1966

alongside his background band The Hawks.

“No two people will engage with the video in the same way twice,” said a statement by New York-based digital media firm Interlude, which developed the patented interactive technol-

ogy that underpins the video.

Dylan, who earlier this month re-issued all his albums in a massive box set, is currently on tour in Britain, where he will play the Royal Albert Hall in London for the first time since the 1960s. AFP thephuketnews

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Condo growth slows

T Interior of a Zcape III show unit at the Tri offices just south of the Central intersection.

Tri bank on Zcape success BANGKOK-BASED TRI Properties has launched its third Zcape project in Phuket, this time close to Central Festival on the edge of Phuket Town.

Zcape III is much more ambitious than it precursors, comprising 417 units priced from B1.69 million apiece.

The official pre-sales period opened on October 25 but 20 per cent of the units were already booked by that time.

The continuing success of the company has prompted its leaders, CEO Adisorn Vivakanond and CFO Chaiwat Tantiwiwat to set themselves a target: a total portfolio value of B7 billion within five years.

The eight-floor Zcape III is valued at B1 billion.

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Mr Adisorn explained, “Tri Property aims to continue launching one or two quality residential projects each year and is currently assessing several plots in both Phuket and Bangkok. Within five years we are committed to boost our combined project value to more than B7 billion.”

To help them reach this goal, the company has hired financial consultant Bandit Chotiwannaporn from Phuket, who comes on board as Chief Operating Officer.

The new development is different from its predecessors in that it is nowhere close to the beaches of Phuket. Instead, it is being sold as being in the heart of Phuket’s central

business district which, Tri argues, has grown up around Central Festival – itself about to undergo a massive expansion.

With the hundreds of businesses now strung out along the bypass and around Central, the argument is persuasive.

As with the previous two projects, Zcape III is aimed at first-time buyers, in head-on competition with Bangkok rival Sansiri, which has already sold out the 300 units in The Base, its project near Central.

“Zcape III is considered a very attractive project to invest in, given its prime location in the international business junction that saw land prices growing continuously,” the company says.”

he supply of new condominiums on the resort island of Phuket is expected to slow further next year, says the Phuket Real Estate Association (PREA).

New supply grew by as much as 300 per cent from 2010-12, but fell by nearly 30 per cent in the first 10 months of this year.

The number of new condo units launched from January to October was 6,000 to 7,000, while 10,000 were launched in the whole of last year, said PREA president Thanusak Phungdet.

“Sales of condo units launched in the past few years were so strong that developers slowed down new launches this year,” he said at the launch of the Zcape III project (see left).

Many developers are waiting to assess the situation when construction of launched projects is completed, mostly in 2014.

Next year, the number of new condo units launched in Phuket will decline to only about 5,000, said Mr Thanusak.

The association estimates about 30 per cent of condo buyers in Phuket are speculators.

However, speculators generally have strong purchasing power and have few problems in get-

Developers ‘should consider existing supply’: PREA President Thanusak Phungdet. ting units transferred, while large developers have to use reselling teams to manage returned units.

“Resale units will have good absorption under Asean integration due to the tremendous growth in foreign visitors, which is expected to be 40 per cent. Condo units will replace hotel rooms, which may not support all the arrivals,” Mr Tha­nu­sak said.

He added that the property market in Phuket has potential for growth, insisting that the condo sector has not reached a bubble stage despite the large volume of units launched by local and Bangkok developers.

But, he warned, “Developers should consider the existing supply in the market before

launching new ones,” he said.

They should also have a clear target group to tap and not just turn the condo project into a hotel when it is not successful.

Two keys to success for condos in Phuket are location and before- and after-sales management, he said.

Kreetha Chotiwichphiphat, mayor of Wichit, said development of locations along Bang Yai Rd behind Big C, and Chaofa West Rd in Wichit has expanded very quickly with a lot of new property projects.

This area will become Phuket’s new CBD in the next two years as it is not far from Muang district, with convenient transportation.

“Increases in land prices on Chaofa West Road are quoted on a monthly basis with rises of 10 per cent a month. Last year it was around B20 million per rai. Now it is B30 million,” Mr Kreetha said.

Mr Kreetha said the municipality needs to improve roads and develop new routes as traffic is a big problem.

“A tollway and monorail are needed to ease the traffic problem before the city becomes too large for the existing transport networks to support.”

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

A CASE OF BUILDING TRUST

Regulating real estate agencies: compulsory or voluntary?

Olaf Duensing Tax & Law Expert Duensing Kippen

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hat happens if an estate agent in Thailand lies, double deals, cheats or misrepresents? Can you count on and trust every single estate agent in Thailand?

In part one of this article last week we explained that because estate agency is treated as a profession in other parts of the world, many people believe that estate agents in Thailand are also guided by and subject to a professional code of conduct.

We then pointed out that, unfortunately, this is not case.

Regulation of the conduct of estate agents in Thailand is currently virtually non-existent.

We concluded that article by noting that estate agencies elsewhere are often regulated by either what can be called “internal” or self regulation— in other words, by way of a recognized, respected and fully functional estate agency association(s) or by “external” or government regulation – in other words legislation.

Both of these approaches are commonplace in the developed world and are, in fact, slowly and inevitably taking root here in Southeast Asia. In this, part two of our article, will provide one example of each.

It must be noted that there are

other examples available and the following have been chosen randomly.

The National Association of Realtors (the “NAR”) is an estate agency trade association based in the United States with over one million members and affiliates in more than 50 countries.

The NAR provides a good example of self-regulation of estate agency practice and doing so is among the NAR’s core purposes.

The NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, by which all NAR members must abide, is more than 100 years old. The current 2013 version of the Code is broken down into 17 sections covering approximately 100 pages.

Approximately half of the NAR Code is dedicated to regulating the conduct of estate agents with regard to their clients. These require the estate agent to be honest in all regards to the client regarding the transaction, negotiation with the other party, the property, its valuation, and even the value of their own services to the client.

The estate agent must also care for the interests of the client first, before his own—this is sometimes referred to as the role of a “fiduciary”, a trusted caretaker.

Related to this role is the estate agent’s duty not to act in any way which conflicts with the interests of the client. Such

a conflict might, for example, include taking commission from both buyer and seller without the two parties being fully aware of this in advance.

If such double representation compromises the buyer’s interests it is strictly forbidden by the NAR Code.

Estate agents are also required to have and to maintain an acceptable level of professional competence. This means, for example, when questions or issue affecting the client’s interests arise, which are outside of the estate agent’s competence, the estate agent must be able to refer the client to the appropriate source to address them—to a lawyer for legal questions or an accountant on accounting issues, for example.

The NAR Code further regulates the estate agent’s conduct with regard to the public in general.

One might ask, “Why is it necessary to regulate what an estate agent does with his clients?” We think the NAR would say, “Everything…if ours is truly a profession.” In other words, if the industry wants people to trust it and use its services, its members must conduct themselves ethically, not only towards their own clients but also towards their non-client public.

This means that estate agents must conduct themselves professionally and ethically so that they do not bring disgrace to—in this case—the rest of

the NAR membership. They must not be dishonest in their advertising or give advice outside their competence to potential clients or the public.

Finally, the NAR Code deals with the conduct between estate agents. This may initially seem even stranger than regulating the conduct towards the general public.

However, if one stops for a moment and thinks about this, it makes sense that true professionals would not make false statements about or file false complaints against their estate agent colleagues.

It also makes sense that if any disputes arise between such colleagues, they will agree to a civil, speedy, efficient and professional dispute resolution process – which is what the NAR Code provides and requires.

The NAR Code binds all its members. If a member does not follow the Code, a detailed procedure is outlined for parties to file complaints.

In significant and disputed cases the NAR provides an arbitration process within its own rules. Final findings of any violation can – and do – result in sanctions, including suspension or even expulsion from NAR membership.

The other means of estate agency regulation is legislative.

A good example of this option is Singapore’s Estate Agents Act of 2010. The Act has 75 sections. The first third of the

Act sets up and details the governmental agency charged with overseeing the Act. Most of what follows deals with regulating estate agency itself.

Section 28 of the Act states that all “estate agents” must be licensed and Section 29 of the Act provides that “sales persons” must work only for licensed estate agents and must themselves be registered.

Any violation of Section 28 is punishable by a jail term of up to one year and/or a fine of up to S$75,000 (B1.9 million), plus S$7,500 (B190,000) for every day that the offense continues after conviction.

Any violation of Section 29 is punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to S$25,000 (B600,000).

The next few sections of the Act detail certain duties and liabilities of estate agents (and sales persons) under the Act such as a registered address and what is required in a contract with the client.

But perhaps the most important duty is set out in Section 42 of the Act, which requires both estate agents and their sales people to adhere to a code of “practice, ethics and conduct”.

The current version of the Code has 16 sections covering 75 pages. Among others, the Act’s Code requires the estate agents to be honest, competent, maintain a professional duty of care for their client.

Dual representation of buyer and seller is not allowed even if consent is provided by the client and any violation of this rule draws a penalty of one year in jail or a fine of up S$25,000 (B600,000), or both).

With some minor exceptions, estate agents/sales persons may not handle or hold any money involved in any estate transaction—even if it does not involve a client of theirs.

Estate agents must also carry insurance to cover any wrongful acts by themselves or their sales people or employees.

Finally, estate agents must complete a certain number of approved continuing profes-

sional study hours every year.

Under Section 52 of the Act, any violation of the Act’s Code is punishable by a fine of up to over approximately B1.9 million and/or suspension or revocation of an estate agent’s license or sales person’s registration.

Thailand needs something very similar to one or the other of these two scenarios to: a. protect sellers; b. protect buyers; and c. enhance the quality and professionalism of the estate agency industry in Thailand; so that d. sellers, buyers, professional estate agents, and therefore, Thailand as a whole will benefit.

In our opinion some version of either meaningful selfregulation or governmental regulation of estate agency – or both – is what will help the real estate industry in Thailand to regain the confidence of the real estate investor.

Olaf Duensing will be a speaker at the American Chamber of Commerce seminar on Real Estate matters this evening (November 22) at the Angsana Resort. Registration is at 4pm.

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

Exports, fear slow growth THAILAND’S ECONOMY GREW LESS THAN ANALYSTS had predicted in the third quarter on weaker exports and lower consumption and investment.

Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 1.3 per cent in July to September from the previous quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said in Bangkok on Monday (November 18).

Consumer confidence in October fell to the lowest level in 20 months on concerns that the unrest may turn violent. “The economy may be out of a technical recession, but it remains fragile,” said Kampon Adireksombat, an economist at Tisco Securities Co. thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF ECONOMICS

Rich-poor gap ‘still growing’ The government’s populist policies have failed to address income inequality and should be redirected to improving social welfare for the poor, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

The rich-and-poor gap in Thailand is bigger than in similar-sized economies such as Colombia, Brazil, Malaysia and Indonesia.

In fact, Thailand is the only one of the five to see an increase in inequality in recent years; the others saw a narrowing of the gap, said Mr Somchai. Bangkok Post

HOSPITALITY

Centara to run Blue Marine Centara Hotels and Resorts have assumed management of the Blue Marine Resort and Spa in Patong.

The 266 room property will undergo an upgrading program and will be renamed the Centara Blue Marine Resort by the fourth quarter of next year. thephuketinsider.com

AVIATION

Emirates sets world record Emirates has set a new world record with an order for 150 Boeing 777Xs, totalling US$76 billion (B2.3 trillion), the biggest order in value terms in aviation history.

At the Dubai Air Show it also placed an order for 50 giant A380s from Boeing rival Airbus, for a further US$23 billion (B690 billion).

The orders far surpasses the record set in May this year by Indonesia’s Lion Air, which ordered 234 Airbus A320s valued at US$24 billion (B720 billion). ETB News

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Trendy Uniqlo coming Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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arge Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo will open its first Phuket store at Tesco-Lotus on the bypass road on December 6.

The Phuket store will be one of three new stores opened in Thailand – the others will be in Central Festival Chiang Mai (November 14) and Central Rama II (November 22) in Bangkok, bringing the total number of Thailand Uniqlo stores to 14.

In a press release, the company said the new stores would each feature sales floors in excess of 1,000 square metres each.

To mark the launch, Uniqlo is offering its first 500 customers on its first day of operation

Uniqlo COO Thailand, Takahiro Nishimura. at each store a free Uniqlo tote bag, as well as special offers on popular products.

Takahiro Nishimura, chief operating officer of Uniqlo (Thailand), said, “Uniqlo sees increasing demand from both

locals and visitors in Thailand and is expanding rapidly.”

Uniqlo is part of Fast Retailing, a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under seven

main brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, GU, Helmut Lang, J Brand, Princesse tam.tam, Theory, and Uniqlo.

Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and Uniqlo is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

The company already has a total of more than 1,200 Uniqlo stores in 14 markets worldwide including Thailand, Japan, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

In addition, Grameen Uniqlo, a social business established in Bangladesh in September 2010, opened its two first stores in Dhaka in July 2013.

For more information, visit uniqlo.com/th

Amari revamps, relaunches resort AMARI CORAL BEACH Phuket has been a favourite for holidaymakers since it opened 29 years ago. Following an 18-month “enhancement” period, the family resort is relaunching with new-look guest rooms, public areas, spa and restaurants, and a new name: Amari Phuket.

Guests visiting the property from this month onwards will be greeted by a new contemporary design in all areas. The changes include a fresh look for all superior and deluxe guest rooms and suites and a new design for the lobby.

The restaurants have also received a makeover; La Gritta, Amari Phuket’s Italian always boasted an impressive position overlooking Patong Bay but has been re-imagined to become a chic destination restaurant sure to wow the senses.

La Gritta Terrace has come to be a stylish venue for enjoying creative cocktails, premium wines, and accompanying

tapas, while Rim Talay, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, and Breeze Spa have also undergone the makeover treatment and are showcasing their new fresh designs.

A new guest lounge, Voyager, has also been opened, offering snacks and light refreshments, wash and change area, library and a selection of games to keep minds active.

The General Manager, Warakorn Jarusirikul said: “We are very proud that our resort attracts a large number of repeat visitors year after year.

“We recognised that it was important to reinvest into the physical product we offer, and provide an enhanced overall experience for our guests.

“The finished look is fantastic, very contemporary and above all comfortable and functional. Amari is about offering guests warm and friendly service and quality accommodation, I hope we exceed at doing both.”

In 2015, coinciding with the property’s 30th birthday, a further 160 units, comprising 148 residences and 12 pool villas will be added to Amari Phuket, bringing the total inventory to 257 rooms.

The additional one-, two-

and three-bedroom units will also offer an investment opportunity to buyers who will have private use of the residences but also the option to pool the units back into the hotel inventory, generating a rental return.

Gerard Tan.

Tan back in Patong, at Millennium OLD PH U K ET HOT EL hand Gerard Tan has been appointed GM of the Millennium Resort in Patong’s Jungceylon shopping and hotel complex.

Mr Tan, originally from Singapore, graduated from the American Hotel & Motel Association and is a Certified Hotel Administrator.

While he started work in F&B in Singapore, he has spent decades in Thailand.

Old hands in Phuket will remember his time as the GM of the beachfront BanThai Resort in Patong.

He now returns to Patong from a spell on Racha Yai Island, south of Phuket, where he was GM of The Racha.

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THE BIG LIST Love, actually Fed up with waiting for the right person? Then do what these folk did, and marry an inanimate object instead.

Till death do you part (or in once case, not even then).

I love me, myself and I: A full Chinese wedding ceremony was held for Liu Ye’s marriage to himself. The 39-year-old said his dissatisfaction with reality was the catalyst for him marrying a physical cardboard cutout with an image of himself wearing a red dress in the square of his home village. “Marrying myself is a process of deconstructing and reconstructing myself. I make use of the wedding to reconsider oppositesex marriage,” he said. Guests were reportedly confused as to who exactly was getting married on that day.

It’s a digital kind of love: The first man to ever ‘marry’ a video game character was 27-year-old Sal 9000 (a moniker the man goes by) when he married Nene Anegasaki, a female character from the Nintendo DS game Love Plus, back in 2009. The ‘couple’ broadcast the ceremony live online to an audience of thousands. Sal explained that the “courtship” began a few months before the ceremony when he took the game along with him to Disneyland and a beach resort in Guam. “I love this character, not a machine,” he said, “I understand very well that I cannot marry her physically or legally.” We believe you Sal 9000.

Korean snuggles with anime pillow: At 28-yearsold, Lee Jin-gyu fell in love and married a body pillow that featured a picture of a popular anime character on its side – yes, this really happened. The Fate Testarossa pillow, a character from a Japanese cartoon series, donned a wedding dress for the service that included a priest.

Lee, who is Korean, is known for taking his “wife” to the park, out to eat, and other leisure activities. The marriage is part of a broader cultural phenomenon in the Far East in which young men, finding it difficult to have romantic relationships with real women, become “attracted” to two-dimensional anime characters.

Man marries his corpse bride: In Thailand, TV producer Chadil Deffy ended up marrying his girlfriend of ten years, Sarinya “Anne” Kamsook in a simple, rather moving ceremony amongst friends.

Except Kamsook was dead the entire time. She had passed away several days before in an accident and the griefstricken man decided to arrange a funeral-wedding for the occasion. The couple had discussed marriage before, but held the idea up so Deffy could concentrate on his post-graduate studies. Till death do us part, indeed.

Woman eyes up beloved Berlin Wall: In 1979, ten years before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Eija-Riitta Berliner-Mauer ended up marrying the thing. Diagnosed with a condition called Objectum-Sexuality, the now 61-year-old recalled falling in love with the structure when she first saw it on TV at the age of seven. “The Great Wall of China’s attractive, but he’s too thick – my husband is sexier” she said at the time. When the wall finally did go down in 1989, Mauer was said to be “horrified” but has since shifted her attention to a garden fence.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Man uses didgeridoo in fare dispute

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didgeridoo was used to “dispense justice” last week when an frustrated customer knocked a taxi driver with it after an argument over the fare. The taxi was taking 31-year-old Joaquin Gonzalez and a female friend

home in Chula Vista, California when the couple fell asleep. When they arrived, Gonzalez and the cabbie began arguing over the fare.

Gonzalez reportedly walked into his home, grabbed the didgeridoo and

threatened the driver it before hitting him. As the driver sped away, Gonzalez continued to chase after the car and even struck the trunk enough to create a dent.

Gonzalez was arrested and charged by local police.

Man U win, Arsenal fan loses house ARSENAL SUPPORTER Henry Dhabasani was confident about his team’s chances against Manchester United two weekend’s ago (November 16), so much so that he put his house on the line in a wager with a fan from the rival team.

In exchange, Dhabasani would stand to gain Man U fan Rashid Yiga’s Toyota Premio and his wife. Both men signed

a contract stating the stipulations with local leaders as witnesses in eastern Uganda.

Upon the final whistle, Dhabasani reportedly fainted at the 1-0 Manchester United victory.

Local media reported that the following day several Manchester United fans “stormed” Dhabasani’s home and threw his family out.

Frenchman too fat to fly A 22-YEAR-OLD FRENCHman was not allowed to board his flight from Chicago to France after British Airways officials deemed his 230 kg frame too dangerous for flight.

Instead, Kevin Chenais had to board a ship to England and catch a taxi back to France earlier this week. Before Chenais did that, however, he had to drive to New York City – an additional few days to what was suppose to be a routine flight.

A British Airways spokesman explained that his weight and mobility problems would make it impossible to tend to him safely. Chenais and his parents were offered free tickets to fly on Air France and Swissair but had to refuse since they already spent money on tickets for the ship. “ We p a id US $1, 2 0 0 (B30,600) and then US$2,000 (B60,000) for the ship. We cannot pay any more,” Rene Chenais, his father said.

Man ties knot with tree IN AN EFFORT TO BRING attention to environmental issues, a Peruvian comedian and social activist married a tree in Buenos Aires, Argentina last week.

Johnny Depp doppelganger R ichard Tor res donned a bluish-white suit with matching hat for the ceremony, which was attended by over 30 people

and included members of the media. The actor invited several guests to perform readings at the event.

“We want, in a way, to express the message that our mother earth has to be saved,” Torres said in a video of the ceremony.

After putting on a ring, he kissed the tree and embraced it for pictures. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Graffiti artist talks street and hip-hop

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A visit to Luang Prabang in Laos

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FIGHTING TALK Muay Thai’s father and daughter duo > page 3

Num Noi Singpatong takes a right punch from his daughter Parichart Padburee. Photo: Jody Houton

Friday night is Seafood Night, Wednesday night Pizza & Pasta Buffet Dinner Enjoy a magnificent Seafood Buffet fresh from the Andaman Sea.

From 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm at Panache Restaurant THB 650++ per person

Grilled to perfection by our expert chefs.

Be entertained by a traditional Thai dance show while you dine.

Free for children under 7 and half price for 7 to 12 year olds

From 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm THB 990++ per person Free for children under 7 and half price for 7 to 12 year olds

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Writing’s on the wall Ruslan Buchi editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Zees, who is associated with local hiphop crew Southside, resents that many people automatically think that graffiti artists are bad guys, take drugs and are antisocial

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espite the controversy that surrounds street culture, 29-year-old Phuket graffiti artist Noppadol ‘Zees’ Bu-nga insists to The Phuket News that he always gets permission before he does any work, and as such believes the bad reputation often given to the art form is “just

not fair”.

Zees, a Muslim artist who is associated with local hip-hop crew Southside, resents that many people automatically think that graffiti artists are bad guys, take drugs and are antisocial.

“You can’t tell whether someone is good or bad unless you meet them first. Some politicians take drugs and are bad. What about them?” asks Zees.

A full-time fitness instructor, Zees has received many commissions through what

he calls the graffiti social network – the most recent being at the Phuket Wake Park and Fruit Juice Bar in Phuket Town.

Zees has liked drawing and spraying ever since he was first exposed to the art form as a pre-teen.

“I think I was 12 years old when I first discovered graffiti in skateboard videos, magazines and movies. I remember being shocked, and thinking, ‘Wow, it’s so beautiful – they’re drawing on the walls!’”

After schooling at Phuket Wittayalai School, Zees studied Fine Art at Phuket Rajabhat University. Throughout his education, Zees kept on practising and getting his art out there (always with permission from the landowners, of course). From that came commissions, and his name began to spread.

Interestingly though, many of his idols are not fellow graffiti artists. “Chalermchai

From top: Noppadol ‘Zees’ Bunga; two of his Phuket artworks.

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Kositpipat and Thawan Duchanee are excellent national artists, they are very popular and well renowned,” he says.

“There are so many styles of graffiti,” Zees explains. “For example, ‘Bumble’ style font is fat and the letters look like balloons, while ‘Wild style’ is a mixture of graffiti fonts.”

When he’s not honing his art, Zees also spends a lot of his time with friends in the Xtreme Club Phuket, where they challenge each other in a variety of sports, including BMX, B-Boy and skateboard. They are always looking for more members, and can be found hanging out at the Larn Mungkorn area, close to the Sofa bar in Phuket Town.

Zees also adds that he would like to see more children involved in graffiti. But before aspiring artists grab the spray cans and hit the streets, he has some advice: “You must do everything the correct way.

When you want to create graffiti on walls, you should ask for the permission of the owner before you do it.”

For more information on Zees’ work, see facebook.com/zees.southside

Sending out Christmas love

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oes it feel like Christmas is coming? As an expat in Thailand it can sometimes be a bit tough to really get into the Christmas spirit, to feel the growing excitement as tinsel and bells start popping up in shops and around houses.

Here there’s no leisurely lead into it, with the odd snowflake appearing or the volume of Christmas carols slowly turning up or sightings of guys wearing red suits and white beards increasing as C-Day draws closer.

It tends to spring itself on you suddenly, one day you’re enjoying a day at the beach, then bam, you’re scratching about trying to find which restaurant

is offering the best Christmas lunch around the island.

And the thing most people leave until it’s too late is sending out Christmas cards. Phuket’s range of unique, funky or even relevant Christmas cards is… well… limited at best. Time to go old school on the Xmas cards and make your own!

Oasis ed. Phuket has two Christmas card workshops coming up in early December – Linocut Cards (December 9) and Kids Craft Christmas Cards (December 14).

To book or for more information, please contact Kez at 084-946-2171 or visit oasisedphuket.com thephuketnews

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Family fight night is a knockout Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

The numbers of foreigners who travel to Thailand to train has become a huge money-spinner in recent years. Some come in order to simply get fit, while others do so in order to fight professionally. Num Noi sees this as a positive boost for the sport, and a way of raising its profile internationally

For more infor mation on Suk Singpatong and Sitnumnoi Muay Thai Boxing Gym, visit: singpatong -sitnumnoi.com, or for the Saturday Night Fight series, see: patongboxing stadium.com @thephuketnews

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um Noi Singpatong was pleasantly surprised to find that bringing Muay Thai fights to the island, as part of the new weekly Suk Singpatong and Sitnumnoi Muay Thai events held at Patong Boxing Stadium, has also brought him closer to his grown daughter.

As a former Muay Thai fighter, and current owner of the Singpatong Sitnumnoi Muay Thai Boxing Gym, Num Noi arranges the fights, while his daughter Parichart ‘Prim’ Padburee handles marketing and promotion – it’s a relationship that’s working very well.

“I’m not good at business – I just love Muay Thai. So it’s good that my daughter is with me to help send emails, make phone calls and speak to third parties,” says Num Noi. This Saturday marks the fifth week running, and every time it’s getting busier and more wellknown Prim tells The Phuket News.

Despite there already being a constant stream of match-ups hyped as ‘Fights of the Century’, ‘Super Real Fights’, and ‘Championship Fights’ at the various Muay Thai stadia around the island, Num Noi explains the reasoning for him deciding to launch his own event.

“Many Thai stadiums don’t put on the ‘most genuine’ of fights. They just care about selling tickets and so will arrange fights between foreigners and out of shape Thai fighters. Many promoters just want to make money.”

It is Num Noi’s intention, therefore, to show real competitive fights, with very talented fighters.

“My father spent his life fighting and so he wanted to do something like this,” explains Prim.

“Many of the fighters from his gym have won top championship belts at Lumphini Stadium, and his foreign fighter is the only foreigner to currently have a Lumphini belt.”

Although there is the odd foreign fighter who trains at the the Singpatong Sitnumnoi gym in Patong, it is very much a traditional set-up.

“We have around 30 students from around Thailand who live at the gym, eat there and train hard there,” says Prim.

“Around 15 of them are children, who are training as a way out. They come from poor families.

Muay Thai is good for them – it keeps them away from drugs and off the streets.”

The numbers of foreigners who travel to Thailand to train has become a huge money-spinner in recent years. Some come in order to simply get fit, while others do so in order to fight professionally.

Num Noi sees this as a positive boost for the sport, and a way of raising its profile internationally.

He feels that the Thai government should be more lenient regarding the awarding of visas for foreigners who genuinely want to train and compete in Thailand, adding that it’s detrimental to their training for the foreign boxers to have to leave every three months.

Num Noi also says that many Muay Thai fighters should be able, or more importantly willing, to compete in Mixed Martial Arts events as well.

The father and daughter team believe the increase in popularity of MMA and its official sanctioning by the Thai government (October’s DARE event in Bangkok was the first) is also good for Muay Thai.

“Many Thai fighters will learn from MMA fighters and vice versa, so it’s a win win situation really.”

To encourage people living on the island to watch

real Muay Thai, every Saturday night at the Suk Singpatong and Sitnumnoi Muay Thai events, foreign residents can buy a special pass for B500.

“We’re doing this because it’s sad that some foreigners can’t afford [the inflated ‘foreign’ price] to go and watch Muay Thai. It’s good to get people into Muay Thai – it’s a great

opportunity,” says Num Noi. Prim herself has even got into Muay Thai, and a few months ago started training for the first time.

“I started training because it’s my heritage and it’s part of me and my family – it’s a gift really and it’s good for me. Boxing has brought me and my father together, it’s great.”

4 ENVIRONMENT

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Sustainable education THAI EYE

Kanokwan Homcha-aim kanokwan@myseek.org

The Green Club Concept was conceptualised by SEEK Phuket as a group of volunteer hotels who care and want to improve environmental issues in their surrounding locale

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

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he objectives of the second annual PSU Phuket International Conference 2013, held on November 14 -15, were to provide scholars, researchers, and graduates from various educational institutions with the opportunity to present their research studies to lead to mutual understanding and further research collaboration.

SEEK Phuket was also there and we set up an education booth. We presented the Green Club concept, led

by Nicholas Franklin from Nai Yang Green Club.

On display was all the ocean rubbish that Nick Anthony and Green Club members have been collecting for over two years. Students helped produce art with the refuse in order to raise awareness that litter lasts for a very long time in the sea.

Over the last few years PSU (Phuket) and SEEK Phuket’s relationship has been strengthening significantly, with SEEK having lectured to Environmental faculty students earlier this year.

PSU (Phuket) has always supported SEEK Phuket activities, especially suggesting and reviewing sustainability plans and indicators as well as data collection.

As academic institutions play important roles in taking care of the environment, Chantinee Boonchai, lecturer at PSU (Phuket), who heard about the Green Clubs by SEEK Phuket, is interested in the formation of the PSU Green Club, led by students, teachers, and researcher associates.

PSU Green Club, therefore, will be in charge of taking care of the terrestrial and urban environment.

The Green Club Concept was conceptualised by SEEK Phuket as a group of volunteer hotels who care and want to improve environmental issues in their surrounding locale. Beginning in 2011, several Green Clubs have been formed along Phuket’s west coast using Kamala Green Club as the template.

Above: A PSU student receives a ‘Retail Scorecard’ from member of SEEK Phuket, Nick Anthony. Below, collected rubbish spells ‘green’.

One of the most interesting things that SEEK Phuket and PSU (Phuket) is working on is a ‘Retail Scorecard’ programme to standardise a retail longterm sustainability strategy to reduce plastic bag use, decrease waste volumes, improve retail efficiency, and educate both employees and customers.

PSU (Phuket) will also help other Phuket Green Clubs with water quality testing.

For more information on SEEK Phuket, visit: www. myseek.org/

Green group holds second annual meet

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obert Steele, senior partner for the Atkisson Group, will officially deliver the Phuket Sustainability Report, along with 26 Indicators (of suggested areas of improvement) to Phuket Governor Maitri Intusut at the second SEEK Annual Meeting, being held at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort.

Mr Steele is currently working with the Indonesian government on a sustainability curriculum for Indonesian universities, and it is hoped that his experience will pay dividends in bringing about a more environmentally sustainable Phuket.

Mr Steele will also be setting strategies for the data recovery portion of the project. Today’s meeting is the culmination of more than two years of work.

Dr Robert Mather, head of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and president of SEEK Phuket, will host the event in Thai and English.

Vixay Keosovang (left) with his deputy, convicted rhino horn trafficker, Chumlong Lemtongthai.

Showdown with Asian wildlife mafia given backing by US government

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reeland’s nine year effort in supporting government investigators to bring down the Southeast Asiabased Xaysavang wildlife trafficking syndicate got a boost this week from the US Government when Secretary of State John Kerry announced a US$1 million (B32 million) reward for information leading to the syndicate’s dismantlement.

Following a joint expose’ with the New York Times in early March on one of Asia’s biggest wildlife trafficking networks, Freeland provided the US State Department tip-offs it had gathered since 2004 from numerous sources on the “kingpin”, Vixay Keosavang, as well as his black market connections through Asia and Africa.

“The Xaysavang syndicate has been responsible for the slaughter and illegal trafficking of literally tons and tons of tigers, elephants, rhinos, snakes, turtles, pangolins and other wild creatures for at least 9 to 10 years that we know about,” said Freeland Director Steven Galster.

“The network includes corrupt officers and crooks from a variety of countries that have all benefited from this dirty business. We tried getting national and international agencies to do something about the syndicate until it was clear that the only recourse was public exposure. We are glad to see the United States Government step in and hope other governments will join the man hunt.”

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regnant women who are exposed to chemicals known as phthalates found in plastics, lotions and food packaging may face higher odds of giving birth prematurely, a US study said Monday.

The findings are important because prematurity is a leading cause of infant death around the world, said the report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“Our results indicate a significant association between exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and preterm birth,” said the study led by Kelly Ferguson of the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

“These data provide strong support for taking action in the prevention or reduction of phthalate exposure during pregnancy.”

The study was carried out at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

A total of 130 women who gave birth before full term took part, along with 352 control participants.

Researchers analysed the women’s urine samples at different times throughout their pregnancies for levels

Photo: Milan Nykodym of phthalate metabolites.

They found that the preterm cases showed “significantly elevated levels” of certain phthalates, including di-

Singapore champions Toilet Day

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ingapore called Tuesday for greater efforts to improve sanitation in developing countries as it celebrated the inaugural UN World Toilet Day, an initiative by the cleanliness-obsessed island republic.

Grace Fu, second minister for the environment and water resources, told a conference that 80 per cent of an estimated 2.5 billion people without access to basic sanitation worldwide live in Asia.

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be done as inadequate sanitation is a primary reason for the spread of infectious diseases, which in turn leads to increased healthcare costs and loss of productivity,” she said.

The United Nations estimates that 1.1 billion people around the world defecate in the open, and almost 2,000 children die every day from preventable diarrhoeal diseases.

Poor sanitation and water supply also result in economic losses estimated at US$260 billion annually

in developing countries, according to the UN. In July it designated November 19 as World Toilet Day following a proposal by Singapore, whose envoy said he did not care if people made jokes about the campaign.

“I am sure there will be laughter ... when it is reported that the UN is declaring a World Toilet Day,” Singapore charge d’affaires Mark Neo said in July before a unanimous General Assembly vote in favour. AFP

2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), mono-(2-ethyl)-hexyl phthalate (MEHP) and mono-(2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl) phthalate (MECPP).

The higher the exposure, the more likely it was that the women would give birth too early.

For example, among the women whose concentration of the phthalate metabolite mono-(2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl) phthalate was above the 75th percentile, the odds ratio for spontaneous preterm birth was 5.23, compared to 2.39 among all preterm births.

Phthalates are commonly found in perfumes, hair spray, nail polish, deodorants, and body lotions.

They are also used in packaging, plastic toys, vinyl, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

An accompanying editorial in JAMA by Shanna Swan of Mount Sinai hospital in New York said the research makes an “important public health contribution by demonstrating a sizeable impact of phthalates, a class of commonly used chemicals, on a health outcome of major public health concern.”

More research is needed to find out if phthalates may be causing the prob-

lem by increasing inflammation of the uterus, she wrote.

Some 15 million babies around the world are born preterm, or before 37 weeks in the womb.

Rates have been climbing over the past two decades across the globe, with the highest rates in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

The United States is sixth among the 10 countries with the greatest number of preterm births.

Previous research has found that preterm births are on the rise in the United States, going from a rate of 10.6 per cent in 1989 to 12.4 per cent in 2004.

“The evidence reported in this new study is strong enough to encourage pregnant women to avoid phthalates if possible, to help minimise their chances of premature birth,” said Sarah Robertson, director of The Robinson Institute at the University of Adelaide in Australia.

“The good news is that it’s possible to reduce exposure fairly quickly by reading labels and choosing products carefully, using fragrance-free cosmetics, and fresh rather than packaged food.” AFP

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Trisara Seafood

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

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

Dinner 7pm-10.30pm. Trisara, 076 310 100.

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

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

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

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

Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more.

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

The beachfront restaurant off­ers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood.

In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach.

Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

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La Boucherie

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

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

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

Weaves Restaurant

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

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

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

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

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

The Bistro Restaurant Tre by Double Pool Villas

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

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

JAPANESE Talung Thai Tamarind Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia.

The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket.

Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

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

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

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Understanding the drink is not easy, especially if one cannot read Japanese; the makers make no concessions to the world outside, and with a very few exceptions the bottles have only Japanese characters on the label

Clockwise from top left: The rice used to make sake; the sunset view at Avista Hideaway; and Ron Batori, President of BB&B.

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lthough most people know it as saké, in Japan it’s referred to as nihonshu. A bit like the country, which everyone refers to as Japan except the Japanese, who call their homeland Nippon.

And it’s not wine. It’s not liquor. Saké’s actually closer to beer. Sort of. But not really.

These are concepts and misconceptions that Ron Batori, president of beverage company BB&B came to grips with – more or less – at a special saké session recently at the Avista Hideaway.

Ron pointed out that in Bangkok alone there are more than 2,000 Japanese restaurants – which is why BB&B is going into the saké selling business. And he believes that the gourmet on the street should also give it a whirl.

It’s not actually that easy to sell saké.

While wine-makers, particularly, circle the globe looking for new markets for their elixirs – “Off to Mogadishu this week, old boy. After that it’s Ulaan Bator...” – the Japanese don’t seem particularly bothered with selling any saké abroad; just 3 per cent of output is exported.

And that’s despite the fact that, in Japan, saké is thought of as a bit of a granddad’s drink.

But Ron, after an intensive course to turn him into a sort of guru, is convinced that countries outside Japan, more specifically, Thailand, are really missing out.

He recites some eye-opening facts. For example, the world’s oldest continuing winery is Frescobaldi, which the family founded in Tuscany in 1308, just over 700 years

ago. But in Japan, it’s not at all unusual to find companies that have been producing saké continuously for 600 or 700 years, and there are some that are considerably older.

Or, for another example, quality and price in saké are directly related, Ron says. “Wish I could say the same about wine,” he adds.

And another: There are no vintage years for saké. It’s all brewed for consumption within a year. Within a week is better.

Don’t bother to lay it down in the cellar.

Understanding saké is not easy, especially if one cannot read Japanese; the makers make no concessions to the world outside, and with a very few exceptions the bottles have only Japanese characters on the label.

And unlike with wine, where the domaine and the grapes are trumpeted on every label, saké bottles carry no indication which of the many different varieties

of saké rice is used in a particular batch.

The saké brewers don’t, in any case, grow their own rice.

Often, a major component of quality is the water, usually from underground sources which provide rain that fell 150 years or more ago, and filtered down through entire mountains. “But no one talks about this,” says Ron. The only indication is a number. The lower the number, the less the rice has been milled and, generally, the higher the quality.

One company, Dassai, allows just six Latin characters to appear on its bottles, along with an Arabic number: Dassai 39, for example, or Dassai 23.

As a result, Dassai is probably the bestknown saké among the non-Japanese cognoscenti. They know, from that one number, what quality they are getting.

At the tasting, guests swill the fluid around, spitting, and then bemusedly trying to come up with comparisons from their wine brains.

“I think I detected a hint of almonds in that one,” says one. “Maybe you did,” says Ron, “but try not to think of saké as you would think of wine.”

He himself certainly doesn’t. When he talks of saké flavours, he’s more likely to speak in terms of sushi – tuna versus salmon, for example – or beef – hamburger versus wagyu.

It was all rather confusing, but certainly very different from your average tasting.

Look out for a Japanese invasion in the Andaman Wine Club. Coming soon.

BOATHOUSE SCORES A HAT TRICK OF AWARDS Boathouse on Kata Beach has recently been recognised with three national and international awards: the Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence 2013”, Thailand Wine List of the Year 2013’s “Best Cellar Selection” and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2013. “We are all very proud of these successes,” said Boathouse’s Food & Beverage Director, Santiago Lopez. thephuketnews

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New Kathu cafe creates a buzz Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

The cafe also serves coffee – Barrio Thai Arabica, supplied from Bangkok – and Kui and Andrea also offer several delicious cakes, and a range of smoothies and other drinks

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or Ratchada “Kui” Champanoi, the owner of new restaurant Caffeine in Kathu, her previous life as a computer programmer seems like it was a long time ago.

Kui was working in Bangkok when she realised, “sitting at a computer all day” was not for her.

She came to Phuket on holiday, met now-husband Andrea Capucci from Italy, and then “fell in love and moved [here]”.

Fast forward six years or so, and her and Andrea are now the proud owners of their own cafe. Caffeine opened just two weeks ago, but is already packed at lunch

and dinner with loyal customers.

On the menu is a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, such as pizza, pasta and sandwiches.

The latter, served either on white bread or a baguette, include ham and cheese (B120), tuna (B140) or the recommended BLT (B120). Popular pizzas include diavola (B180) and foccacia (B90).

“We sell a lot of salads, especially the Caesar (B150), which is number one,” says Andrea.

“We have quality food, that’s why people come back. Every day we add more things to the menu.”

Clockwise from far right: the “vintage chic” design inside the cafe; recommended BLT baguette; owner Andrea Capucci.

Bill Hardy, left, chats to guests at the dinner held on November 12 at Sam’s Steaks & Grill in Patong..

Celebrating good Aussie beverages

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am’s Steaks & Grill in Patong was the setting for the Hardy’s Wine Dinner hosted by fifth-generation winemaker William “Bill” Hardy on November 12.

The Australian unveiled a new collection of blends that honour his 40th anniversary at the company his great grandfather started in 1853. Hardy’s Wines is Australia’s oldest and most renowned winery, with several awardwinning labels.

A menu of carefully selected dishes were chosen to compliment the complexity and balance of a Chardonnay and a Shiraz for a room full of Phuket island’s @thephuketnews

movers and shakers. The salmon ceviche and lamb shank stood out as perfect pairings to each bottle, which came from the limited edition collection.

Throughout the evening, William Hardy spoke about the history of his family’s winery with humorous anecdotes including a story where, upon running out of water, fire fighters erroneously pumped wine out of the cellars in an effort to contain a blaze at the family’s original location in 1904.

Representatives from around southeast Asia attended the event at Sam’s Steaks & Grill, which is housed in the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket, in Patong.

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Before opening Caffeine, Andrea had worked in the tourism industry in Phuket for 22 years, helping to set up several restaurants during this time. On a trip home to Italy he qualified as a certified pizza maker, and both he and Kui have undergone barista training in Bangkok.

The cafe also serves coffee – Barrio Thai Arabica, supplied from Bangkok – and Kui and Andrea also offer several delicious cakes, and a range of smoothies and other drinks.

Regular customers include the many international students studying at the nearby Prince of Songkla University campus, for whom Caffeine is a welcome taste of home.

Caffeine, situated on Wichit Songkram Road opposite the Big Chicken restaurant, is open daily except Sundays, 9am to late. facebook.com/caffeinephuket

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Enchanting Luang Prabang Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Clockwise from top: children playing, goods for sale at the Walking Street, Kuang Si Falls (photo: fabulousfabs), going to Pak Ou Caves, the Mekong.

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lying into Luang Prabang, in northern Laos, is a rather unique experience – coming in slowly over lush green hills and following the Mekong River, until, out of nowhere, a tiny city appears directly below.

When you walk across the tarmac to the small airport terminal, you really feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. The air is fresh and there’s no noise. Luang Prabang, formerly the royal capital, is home to around only 50,000 people, but is a “must-see” in Southeast Asia, despite it not being very accessible.

It is relaxing, quaint, and the scenery is spectacular. It’s also increasingly making a name for itself as an adventure spot, where you can enjoy rafting, hiking, cy-

cling and many other outdoor activities.

You’re advised to stay in the centre of town, which is a Unesco World Heritage site, meaning no buses or large vehicles are allowed. The recommended way to get around is by bicycle. The roads are flat, traffic is at a minimum, and if you head out early enough before the heat, it’s a great way to travel.

There are many activities and attractions to visit, including a large number of temples within close proximity to the city centre. But these attractions aside, the one thing that often gives the most pleasure is a leisurely stroll along the banks of the mighty Mekong River, checking out local cafés (most of which are European influenced as Laos is a former French colony), art galleries, and craft shops.

At the moment Luang Prabang is still one of those hard-to-access cities for many visitors, but tourism has already had a strong impact on locals. Many have unfortunately caught on to the call of “massage, massage” as visitors walk past shops, and it won’t be long before visitor numbers increase further. So get in quick and explore this wondrous city, before all the other tourists come and ruin it for everyone.

UXO Laos Information Centre For a taste of history, albeit a rather depressing history, visit the UXO Laos Information Centre, situated just south of the city centre (a short bicycle ride away). The centre, run by very helpful staff member “Nou”, takes a look at the effect of explosive ordnance on the coun-

try, which to date is the most heavily bombed nation in the world per capita.

From 1964 to 1973, during the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 260 million cluster bombs on Laos – around 30 per cent of which did not explode. Despite best efforts by bomb removal specialists, many remain in the ground and continue to be dug up by children and adults gathering scrap metal to sell, often exploding and killing or maiming them. While the centre is smaller than its Vientiane counterpart, there are videos on show and the exhibits are in English and are self explanatory. uxolao.org

Luang Prabang Walking Street Largely aimed at the increasing numbers of tourists, this daily market is very popular. Stalls start to set up around 4pm and, like many Southeast Asian markets – including our own Old Town Sunday Walking Street – are largely centered around food and handicrafts.

The Luang Prabang Walking Street is the perfect place to get souvenirs. Be prepared to haggle – more tourists visiting Luang Prabang means the cost of souvenirs has risen considerably, so don’t get overcharged.

T-shirts, aprons, bags, land mine souvenirs (trinkets made from bomb parts to raise awareness of explosive ordnance in the country), bamboo musical instruments, jewellery and famous Lao Coffee are all available. Don’t miss out on a fruit shake and a baguette filled with almost any combination of ingredients you can think of.

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THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 Morning alms with monks It’s this activity that is the main drawcard for many tourists. Every morning at dawn, monks from the city’s multiple temples stroll the streets, collecting sticky rice and other edible foods from the townsfolk. This long established tradition may be in jeopardy, as large buses packed with snap-happy tourists fill the streets and con-artists sell low quality rice at exorbitant rates.

Out of the main areas though, you’ll still be able to find quiet streets where few tourists venture, and you’ll get to experience the traditional yourself.

Advice for participating? Keep the camera (particularly the flash) discreet, keep quiet and keep your distance. Also ask your guesthouse or hotel for advice for taking part in a respectful way.

They’ll likely be able to supply you with high quality rice to donate, so you can avoid the rip-off merchants.

OckPopTok Living Crafts Centre This textile design centre was set up in 2005 by English travel photographer Joanna Smith and Lao weaver Veomanee Douangdala, and now employs 20 full-time craftspeople, plus plenty more out in the rural villages who sell their handicrafts back to OckPopTok. The idea behind the centre is to keep the traditional crafts alive for the next generation, by providing work for local women and showcasing the products to tourists. Projects are currently in place in 11 provinces in Laos, designed to teach women how to make a living from their craft.

Handiwork includes scarves, table runners, cushion covers, clothing and other textiles, which are available for sale at the centre, plus at other shops around Luang Prabang.

Tired of just looking? You can join in too, with half day workshops starting from US$20 such as bamboo weaving, and up to US$195 for a three day weaving class. Other workshops available include natural dyes, weaving and Hmong batik. Even if you’re not keen on taking a class, the centre is

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Mount Phu Si This 100-metre hill is one of the highest points in the city, and if you’re feeling athletic, is worth taking a trip up.

There are many steps involved and it’s quite a workout, but from the top you can see incredible views of Luang Prabang. It’s also one of the best places to see the sunset over the Mekong River.

Another option is to head up there early in time for sunrise, before the scorching midday heat sets in. At the top of Mount Phu Si is a 24-metre high stupa called Thai Chomsi. Admission to Mount Phu Si is US$2.50 or 20,000 Lao Kip.

WHERE TO STAY

iridara is a beautiful Lao contemporary styled boutique hotel in Luang Prabang. The 24 room property is scaled on a hill overlooking the World Heritage town and lush green mountains.

Kiridara has also two exclusive private villas with a butler concept right in the centre of town, overlooking the Nam Khan River.

The infinity pool and the al fresco dining restaurant deck is the resort’s unique selling point, as it gives wonderful views of the Mount Phou Si temple and the world heritage town.

The Spa at Kiridara with its highly qualified and well trained therapists is situated right on top of the hotel. The highlight of the spa is the traditional Lao-style herbal steam bath where five kinds of herbs are boiled under burning wood to generate steam.

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well worth a look and offers free tours every 30 minutes, where you can find out about the work that is done in the wider community and about the crafts themselves, plus see the weavers in action. There’s also accommodation and a yummy restaurant on site, as well as a craft shop. Open daily 9am to 5pm. ockpoptok.com

to the main town, Kiridara offers complementary shuttles to and from the town from early morning till late.

The property also has complementary bicycles to offer for guests to explore the town.

Running from now until April 2014 is a “21 Days Advance Purchase promotion”, which includes 15 per cent discount off daily rates, complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two, highspeed wi-fi and airport transfers.

For more details visit snhcollection. com/kiridara

Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls Visiting both these attractions is best done in a combined day tour – even though the places are in different directions it’s by far the quickest and easiest option. Visiting Pak Ou Caves involves crossing the Mekong on a boat, the highlight of the trip. Once you’re across to the other side, you can clamber up to see thousands of Buddha statues high up in the first cave. Walk higher up still and you’ll find even more Buddha statues (many are broken), though you’ll

need a flashlight as they are far back in the cave with no lighting. There are great views from the second cave – you can see pretty far out over the Mekong.

Kuang Si Falls is on every visitor’s checklist to the area and it’s easy to see why. The tiered waterfall is impressive, and has multiple spots for swimming.

Before you enter the waterfall area, you’ll see a bear enclosure set up by the Free the Bears organisation, although despite claims that these bears “are the happiest in the world”, many comments from tourists when I visited seem to reflect otherwise.

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Wi-fi: Security vs convenience TECH TALK Byron Noel byroncnoel@yahoo.com

Considering how much personal information is stored on our personal devices there is no excuse for not having even the most basic security. Still we must remember that the greatest security risk, in any system, is always the user

Central Festival shoppers can sign up for free Wi-Fi at the information booth on the ground floor, just make sure to have a passport or ID card handy.

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entral Festival recently announced it was giving shoppers free Wi-Fi access, and that using it would be ‘hassle-free’.

Though many individual stalls already offer this service, this marks the first time that all members of the public will have access to complimentary internet around the mall.

I decided to test it and see, first-hand, what kind of service the mall’s visitors would receive.

The first step, after managing to find the information booth, was signing up. I was a bit surprised that passports, or ID cards, were needed in order to register.

The signing up process took a few minutes as the friendly lady gave my girlfriend and I our log-in information.

After that, a leisurely stroll around the first floor found most of the areas well-covered, with the strongest signal around the information desk and food court area.

The second floor is supposed to have signal as well, but I could only manage a connection by holding the device over the central court. When we did get signal, the connection was fast enough for average browsing, messaging and social apps.

The Ookla Speed Test app on both devices (smartphone and tablet) gave us a relatively strong 1Mbps download speed, with a similar upload speed.

However, this was relatively close to opening time and the system did slow a little as the mall filled up over the next three hours.

All in all, not completely hassle free, but still a welcome addition to the services already on offer at Central Festival.

To be honest, no-one should have trouble connecting to the internet while in Phuket. There is simply so much free Wi-Fi on offer.

Some may have already noticed that the TOT offers Wi-Fi in many public areas around Phuket though its ICT Free Wi-Fi campaign.

This is all great, until you consider just how unsafe these networks are.

In the last year, we have seen a sharp increase in cyber fraud, committed through information being stolen from devices or by coaxing it from the user.

Where you connect can be just as important as

Battlefield 4 how you connect. Free and public Wi-Fi is inherently dangerous because you never know who else is on the network, trying to steal your information. You would be surprised at how easily it can be done.

Luckily, it can also be easily avoided by downloading a free security application for your device, or a programme for your PC. So what to download? For an Android device I would suggest the free ‘360 Mobile Security’ app; for iOS devices ‘Lookout’ provides a nice package, with a trial period before you have to pay anything.

For the PC; the options are endless but I would suggest the security suites from either Commodo, AVG, Avira or Norton, all of which can easily be found through an internet search.

Experienced users can stick to the free options, but those who want to be looked after with minimal user input, should consider a full paid suite.

Considering how much personal information is stored on our personal devices there is no excuse for not having even the most basic security.

Still we must remember that the greatest security risk, in any system, is always the user. Most digital fraud is still committed by bogus calls, emails and messages that pry information from the user.

One must always be skeptical when asked for sensitive information.

Now, if you would all kindly email me your credit card details; I have a Malaysian businessman that needs your help, specifically, getting his millions out of the country...

No pulse: doctors keep man alive without a heart

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Craig Lewis was given 48 hours to live by doctors in Texas.

wo doctors from the Texas Heart Institute were able to keep a 55-yearold patient alive for a month using a device they had created and tested on calves.

Drs Billy Cohn and Bud Frazier designed the device, which works similar to a turbine with small rotors, to keep blood pumping throughout the body. They tested the device on over 50 calves before attempting to put in in Craig Lewis’ body in March 2011.

Due to heart problems caused by an abnormal production of bad proteins, a

The device, tested on calves, works similar to a turbine with small rotors. condition called amyloidosis, Lewis had only 48 hours to live. The doctors immediately took Lewis into surgery where they replaced his heart with the device.

When Lewis woke up, he

was speaking and even began working on his computer. He was in stable condition and able to move around normally.

Lewis’ blood was circulating around his body, but when doctors went to listen to his pulse, they heard a quiet “hum” sound instead.

“That’s physiology that hasn’t been seen in the last 500 million years of evolution,” said Dr Cohn in a short documentary of the procedure, Unfortunately, the breakthrough was short-lived as Lewis died just one month later of an underlying disease.

TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK:

Isis Mobile Wallet (Finance) Pocket Casts (Podcasts)

1

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC

6

Batman: Arkham Origins

Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U

1

2

Battlefield 4 (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

7

WWE 2K14

Xbox 360, PS3

2

3

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3

8

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Xbox 360

3

Badland (Game)

iOS

4

Fifa 14

Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Vita

9

Skylanders Swap Force

Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Wii U

4

Where’s My Water (Game)

iOS

5

Grand Theft Auto V (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3

10 Just Dance 2014

Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS3

5

Day One (Journal)

iOS, Android

Android Android

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

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irst-person shooters have become a barometer for how well each console can handle graphics – Battlefield 4 passes that test in spades.

For starters, this military shooting game, which allows users to play as a Russian, Chinese, or American soldier, is visually beautiful, handling large-scale destruction like no other game before it. Everything from skyscrapers, levees, abandoned car parks to hotels can be obliterated with excellent detail.

As is almost always the case with FPS’, the multiplayer mode is truly what makes this game.

Conflicts are dramatic yet fun. The new ‘Obliteration Mode’ allows users, from two teams, to fight for control of a bomb with the aim of blowing up enemy positions.

All conf licts make great use of land, sea, and air vehicles, which is refreshing and allows for changes in strategy at the drop of a hat.

‘Commander Mode’ is back from Battlefield 2 and gives designated players (once they reach a certain level) a top-down look at the map allowing them to communicate w ith team members about key strategies during multiplayer battles.

It’s expansive and showcases just how teamoriented Battlefield 4 can really be.

Though many are calling Battlefield 4 one of the top games of the year, the lack of an engaging story mode lets the game down, though it’s still one of the most impressive multiplayer shooters around.

Which game would you like us to review? Let us know at editor2@classactmedia.co.th. thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Another Renner Bourne sequel planned

Grow up, already Grown ups 2

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When Shaquille O’Neal and Twilight star Taylor Lautner are the funniest people in a star-studded cast of comedians, something is badly wrong. And when Rob “You can do it” Schneider doesn’t even bother showing up for a cameo – something is seriously wrong

Starring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph.

Director: Dennis Dugan Running Time: 101 minutes

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hat if four regular guys decided to make a film about their dayto-day jokes, funny memories, with no real point. Now imagine those same people as some of the biggest comedy stars in the film industry – that’s what you get with Grown Ups 2.

There’s no reason that this film – surprisingly, Adam Sandler’s first (and hopefully last) sequel – should have been made. It lacks a cohesive story and suffers from isolated scenes that have nothing to do with anything that happened before or after.

No kidding: every scene in this film is its own short skit that just happens to feature the same characters for the entire 101 minutes.

The movie is terrible despite featuring Chris Rock (arguably the funniest stand-up comedian of his generation), Adam Sandler (remember Happy Gilmore, anyone?), Kevin James (hilarious on TV), and David Spade (who makes any comedy, before this movie, funnier).

A review of Grown Ups 2 should include a few basic plot points, but there really are none. Any real story arc was essentially abandoned in favour of slapstick toilet humour that has been done by inferior comedians a million times before (sometimes, done better).

When Shaquille O’Neal and Twilight star Taylor Lautner are the funniest people in a comedy featuring such a star-studded cast of comedians, something is badly wrong. And when Rob “You can do it” Schneider doesn’t even bother showing up for a cameo – something is seriously wrong.

For what it’s worth, the film deals with the same four friends from Grown Ups now finally living together in their hometown in Connecticut.

Sandler’s wife, played by Salma Hayek, wants a third child; Rock’s character finds out he has a teenage son; the gang is antagonised by a group of local university students.

That’s the entire film.

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) Grown Ups 2 (E) Grown Ups 2 (E/G) Hachima Project (T) Malavita (E) Pee Kao Pee Ook (T) Thor: The Dark World (E/3D) Thor: The Dark World (E/G)

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Jeremy Renner will reprise his role as A a r on C r o s s i n the sequel to The B o ur n e L e ga c y, which is now slated for release in summer 2015.

Universal has also tapped Justin Lin (above) (Fast & Furious; Fast Five) to direct the film, taking over the reins from Tony Gilroy.

Anthony Peckham (Invictus) has already penned a script though it is not known whether Bourne’s and Cross’ stories will intertwine.

The film has no title as of yet.

Pratt in talks to join Jurassic World

Given that Josh Brolin has nixed on a deal to star in Jurassic World, producers are now negotiating with Chris Pratt (Zero Dark Thirty; Moneyball) to star in the film.

Pratt, who has shown he can do comedy and drama, is up for the role of a rugged ex-soldier opposite Bryce Dallas Howard (50/50; The Help). Already signed onto the film are youngsters Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson – both will play Howard’s nephews.

Jurassic World will be directed by Colin Trevorrow and is set for a 2015 release.

‘The Rock’ to showcase dramatic chops

Only a few lines and scenes stick in the mind. But they are a far cry from anything remotely approaching “classic” status, and fall the by the way side once the credits roll.

The most frustrating thing about Grown Ups 2 is how shamelessly lazy and greedy it all seems from behind the lens. Product placement abounds in this film, with many references to specific brands with no context or setups.

At least give the audience a reason to laugh at something. Toilet jokes can only stay funny for so long, and even a lot of those are recycled from the first film.

Granted, Adam Sandler has not been funny since I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry in 2007 (and barely, even then), but everyone involved in this farce needed to make more of an effort to earn their paycheck.

In sum, Grown Ups 2 is an obvious cash grab by four guys that just happen to be famous with choppy editing, no story, and lazy humour. We’re giving this movie one star – and that’s being generous.

Known his action -comedies, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to take on a dramatic role when he plays the lead in the adaptation of the book Not Without Hope.

The movie is based on American football player Nick Shuyler’s memoir in which he and three friends struggled to survive in the high seas after their boat capsised during a fishing trip.

Johnson will play Shuyler in the film.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Gross

1

Thor: The Dark World

$38.5M

$147M

2

The Best Man Holiday

$30.6M

$30.6M

3

Last Vegas

$8.85M

$47M

4

Free Birds

$8.3M

$42.2M

5

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

$7.67M

$90.2M

6

Gravity

$6.28M

$241M

7

Ender’s Game

$6.2M

$53.8M

8

12 Years a Slave

$4.7M

$24.9M

9

Captain Phillips

$4.5M

$97.6M

$3.46M

$11.6M

10 About Time

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) Ender’s Game (E) Escape Plan (E) Grown Ups 2 (E) Malavita (E) Thor: The Dark World (E/3D) Thor: The Dark World (E)

Weekend gross

14:30, 19:30 13:00, 15:30, 18:00, 20:30 12:50, 15:10, 17:20, 19:40, 21:50 12:10, 14:35, 17:10, 19:50, 22:20 12:00, 17:00, 22:00 13:20, 15:50, 18:20, 20:50

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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PAPA perform first drama show Denise Bertrand editor@classactmedia.co.th

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audiences laugh. The children’s talents are showcased through their acting, singing and dance routines in the shows.

Drama Club Junior will perform the play Unicornia. In this magical world, Entrada, the mean elfin queen and her “dumb” assistant Uma have kidnapped two baby unicorns.

Entrada uses the precious energy that resides in their magical horns for her own selfish reasons.

The inhabitants of Unicornia are losing hope that the last two baby unicorns born will ever be found and the magic of

WEEKDAYS ‘Breakfast’ with Sam and Kirsty

11am - Noon

‘Afternoons’

Noon - 3pm

‘Drive on Live’ with Jason Wilder

3 - 7pm

‘Club Classics’ with Sean Bell (Mon to Thur)

7 - 8pm

‘Asia Pop 40’ with Dom Lau (Fridays) Non Stop Music

7 - 10pm 8pm - 7am

SATURDAYS ‘Breakfast Classifieds’

8 - 10am

‘Lounge @ Live’

10am - Noon

‘Box of Neutrals’

Noon - 1pm

‘Saturday Sounds’

1 - 6pm

‘Saturday Night Fever’

6pm - Midnight

SUNDAYS ‘Breakfast Classified’ ‘Sunday Brunch’ with Jason Wilder

9 - 11am 11am - 2pm

‘Asia Pop 40’ with Dom Lau

2 - 5pm

‘Mellow Moments’ with Andy Saunders

5 - 7pm

‘The Chill Factor’ with Colin Hanslip

7 - 9pm

‘The Sunday Chill’

9pm - Midnight

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fter the success of the first Phuket French Fair last year. the second Phuket French Fair will be held on November 29 and 30, and December 1 at Jungceylon Patong.

Objectives of the fair are to disclose and promote world known French brands including all the new products available on the market; Make known the management and knowhow of French entrepreneurs managing local companies; Develop the reputation and creativity of the French Touch.

The Phuket French Fair will happen just before the end of the year festivities, the right time to promote your products and services or simply purchase unique gifts with special prices from the Phuket French Fair 2013.

The event will run from 10am to 9pm on all three days.

For more information contact Christian Chevrier, President French Fair Phuket 2013, on info@phuketreceptif.com or via phone 081 891 3670. phuketfrenchfair.com

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7 - 11am

‘The Power Hour’

Phuket French Fair returns

Live 89.5 welcomes Donna Toon to the team.

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ew shows started this week on Live 89.5. Donna Toon now presents ‘Lounge @ Live’, every Saturday morning from 10am to noon.

Donna speaks to the island’s personalities and plays their favourite songs. Also we welcome Sean Bell and his nightly selection of ‘Club Classics’ – every night following Jason Wilder’s ‘Drive on Live’. ‘Club Classics’ celebrates the floor-fillers and the cool grooves from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Very cool stuff to finish your workdays, Monday to Thursday. Of course on Fridays we have Dom Lau and the ‘Asia Pop 40’ (repeated every Sunday from 2pm).

ere’s some of the things you can watch on Phuket News TV this week: Visit the boutique luxury yachting experience, the Sea Dream II on its recent trip to Phuket. William ‘Bill’ Hardy, the sixth generation vigneron from the iconic Australian family, was on Phuket last week giving his views about the future of wines in the Southeast Asian region. Alice visited the International Cricket Sixes at the Alan Cooke Ground. She loved it, they all loved her – and Alice knows nothing about cricket!

The annual Jazz Summit took place at Iguana Beach in Kalim. No, it’s not a conference about jazz, it’s a very cool night celebrating the island’s best jazz and we spoke to some equally cool people. We also share some of the Grand Opera of Thailand and their visit to Mai Khao Dream and The Grand Affair.

This week we enjoy their rendition of the main theme from ‘Phantom of the Opera’.

You will notice that the station for our weekly cable program on Phuket Cable has changed in the last week. Phuket Cable are introducing their new digital service, which we will be talking more about in coming weeks.

Photo: André Zahn

he Phuket Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) will hold its first drama productions at the Underwood Art Factory at the end of this month. The Academy’s drama department comprises of 28 young aspiring actors who are taught by Denise Bertrand.

A theatre director, writer, actress, storyteller and MC who has been directing and writing shows for children on the island since 2007, Denise will present her latest productions Unicornia and Teen Town at the Underwood Art Factory on November 30 and December 1.

Over the last 10 weeks, she has been working with 28 young actors, mostly from PIADS, which make up the Junior and Senior Drama Clubs at the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts.

The shows are crafted by Denise based on the children’s ideas.

Her unique approach to the drama process enables the children to find a character they want to develop and ultimately perform it inside a one of a kind drama play. Scenes are written week by week with input by the children shaping the outcome.

There are always surprises in her scripts, as the children love to make

Unicornia will slowly die. However, one day two humans, Chloe and Lola, arrive in Unicornia through a book they were reading called, Unicornia.

Little do the two ‘humans’ realise that Unicornia actually exists and if they don’t help free the two last baby unicorns, before their mother comes up to tell them ‘turn off the light, it is time to sleep’ the precious energy of the Baby Unicorns would be lost forever.

This play explores themes of hope, greed, fairness and love for animals.

Meanwhile, Drama Club Senior will deliver the play Teen Town.

One day Nova, a teenage poet and rapper, is quickly walking down a busy street to get to an event. She trips and hits her head on the pavement.

Nova goes into her future where the majority of the play takes place, and discovers many things about herself and her friends in Teen Town.

A cast of 14 unique characters creatively explore the two major themes that affect a young teenager’s life: friendships and the need for freedom.

Both shows will run consecutively on November 30 and December 1 at the Underwood Art Factory, starting at 2pm. The venue will be open from 12 noon with a full bar service and a la carte menu.

Tickets are B200 for adults and B100 for children. Reservations are recommended. Make your reservations by calling 084 304 2587 or by emailing papa@ legendmusic.net.

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Charity bike ride for disabled kids

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Clockwise from above, children at the centre with a visiting Miss England; the social centre building; a child partakes in physiotherapy.

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amillian Social Centre Takuapa, Phang Nga, will hold a charity bike ride event to raise funds on November 24, cycling from the Chulaporn Research Institute Ban Nam Sai Khao Lak to the Camillian Social Centre – a total of 30 kilometres.

The event is to raise money for children living with disabilities at the centre, and is co-organised by The Sarojin and Bike For Health Phang Nga Club.

Camillian Social Centre Takuapa is a non-profit organisation providing care and rehabilitation for children living with disabilities, under the St Camillus Foundation of Thailand.

The organisation provides a free treatment programme with a holistic approach, physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions to children living with disabilities in Phang Nga’s Takuapa district.

The centre provides a free treatment programme, combining an holistic approach of physical, mental, social activities and transports the children to and from their homes each day.

The centre not only helps the children but also provides invaluable support to their families, not least by allowing the parents and families to go to work and attend other daily activities.

The centre provides day care for 20 children, ranging in age from 4 years old to 18. Disabilities include Down’s Syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the children living with disabilities. Donations, no matter how small, will be accepted and are tax deductible.

For more information email Somchai Yongsripanithan at somchaismilelove@gmail.com.

The Phuket News is a sponsor of this event.

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AustCham Thailand Executive Director Mark Carroll.

AUSSIE TOUCH A large group attended the inaugural Phuket Australian Business Forum (ABF) presentation and sundowners, hosted by AustCham and held at the Novotel at Patong Beach on November 15.

Harry Usher (second from right) with AustCham members.

Richard and Robert from Privileges; Brenton Mauriello, CEO of design firm dwp, the guest speaker.

Bill Hardy, far left, with Oi and Martin Holmes.

Wolfgang Meusburger, Jason Beavan, Stuart from Rotary Club of Patong Beach.

A FINE TIME Bow and Tatiana from Ambrose Wines, host of the event.

Morgan Layberry (right) from the Holiday Inn Resort.

Hosted by fifth-generation Australian winemaker William “Bill” Hardy on November 12, a special Hardys wine dinner was held at Sam’s Steaks & Grill at Holiday Inn Phuket. thephuketnews

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GIVING BACK American rapper, DJ and Black Eyed Peas singer apl.de.ap performed at Xana Beach Club on Sunday (November 17), raising money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines – apl.de.ap’s home country – causing widespread devastation.

There was a great turnout at Xana for the fundraiser party. Photo: Max Tiverne

Apl.de.ap and Phuket’s DJ Kensho. Photo: Nawin Komonwanich

Guests enjoy the party. Photo: Nawin Komonwanich

Apl.de.ap performs. Photo: Nawin Komonwanich

JAZZY TIMES AT KALIM The Phuket City Jazz Summit was held at Iguana Beach Bar on Sunday night (November 17) to raise money for the Aram Rattanaram Temple in Phuket Town.

Jen, Allie and Becky enjoy the night.

Brasserie owners Alain Tabruyn and wife Kwanjai.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brasserie in Phuket Town celebrated three years of business on Friday (November 15) with a birthday bash.

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Poom, Ian and Bomb celebrate the third anniversary.

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22,2013 2013 List your event at thephuketnews.com THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, FRIDAY,NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 22,

'Alcohol may be a health hazard' FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22

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

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Starting from Saturday October 26 and continuing through the year, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, will be launching an elite fight series in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen).

Visit the official website at www.patong boxingstadium.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..

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23

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

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24

Charity Bike Ride in Khaolak Camillian Social Center Takuapa in association with The Sarojin and Bike for health Phangna Club would like to invite you to support and partivipate in the “1st Charity Bike ride for children living with disabilites” Preceeds from the event will go towards the Children living with disabilites.

On Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Ban Nam Sai Community Khaolak Registration Start at 07.00 am. Ride Start at 08.15 am from Ban Nam Sai Community – Center 30 Kilometers. More info please contact somchaismilelove@gmail.com

The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more.

You can also find exquisite arts and craft created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission.

See thegoodshepherd.info.

LPTriathlon Awards After-Party The Laguna Phuket Triathlon Awards After Party from 10.30am will see the triathletes celebrate their sporting achievements in style, with entertainment provided by DJ Kensho. Admission is free, and open to all, and those attending the awards will also receive a free drink token to be redeemed at XANA against selected beverages on arrival. xanabeachclub.com.

Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each sunday at Sails!

Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities.

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

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

2013 Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest LAGUNA PHUKET: The Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest gets underway on 24 November with the 20th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, and culminates with the inaugural Challenge Laguna Phuket a week later on 1 December. Take in the excitement and rub shoulders with visiting pro athletes; take part in training camps led by triathlon experts; and enjoy social events at our award-winning hotels. challengelagunaphuket.com.

Sunday Poolside BBQ at Westin Indulge in a lavish BBQ buffet with a variety of meats and seafood, live cooking stations, your favourite Italian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Every Sunday through November, 12 – 3pm at Prego by the Beach, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket.

THB990++ per adult plus free access to Prego pool. THB495++ per child (7-12 years old). 076 335 600 or westinsiraybay.com.

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.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 25

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: pork, chicken, beef, prawns, fish and squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, garlic bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person.

7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

Sunday Brunch at Thanyapura

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26

Sunday Brunch at Thanyapura 11.3014.30 Get Free Day Pass and Free 1 Hour Tennis Court Enjoy Sports Club facilities and group classes. High quality imported Oysters,Lobsters, Grilled Seafood, Wagyu beef and a sumptuous choice of homemade desserts. Buffet with free flow nonalcohol drinks Adult THB 1,800*/Child THB 900* Buffet with free flow selected beverages THB 2,150*/person Call: 076-336000

Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person.

7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

Half Chicken Spit Roast

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RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament Offshore The Similan Islands

25 th

27 th February 2014

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

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

57 hours of non -stop fishing!

Huge media coverage!

For further details please contact Warren Crowe or Andy Bright info@rawaibeachfishingclub.co m Warren tel: +66 (0) 812604291 Andy tel: +66 (0) 862739948 Website: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

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

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

WEDNESDAY NOV 27

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 Southern Phuket Pool League

Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massaged with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday.

Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket. com, no phone calls please.

The Islander Bar, Rawai v Pita Bar, Laguna, Rawai. The White Hart, Rawai v Walkabout A, Karon. Solutions Bar, Kata v Ying Yang Bar, Rawai. Bye v Allstar Sports Bar, Kata.

Bye v Australia Bar & Grill, Kata. Buddha Bar, Laguna, Rawai v No Name Bar, Karon.

All games start 8pm. southernphuketpool. com.

UPCOMING EVENTS FRI NOV 29 - SUN DEC 1

Phuket French Fair 2013

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

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.

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The ‘Challenge Laguna Phuket Awards After-Party’ on Sunday 1st December will see the triathletes celebrate their sporting achievements in style, with entertainment provided by DJ Nemo Cools. Admission is free, and open to all, and those attending the awards will also receive a free drink token to be redeemed at XANA against beverages on arrival. xanabeachclub.com.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6

BIS Christmas Fair BISP PTA Christmas Fair 2013 is just around the corner! This fun festive event for the whole family will be held at BISP on Friday 6th December 2013, 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Free entry, enjoy Santa’s Grotto, kids’ games, BISP student music/dance entertainment, trapeze performances, plenty of delicious eating & Christmas shopping, lucky draw, magic shows and more... More info contact events@bisphuket.ac.th.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

Life is brighter on the other side of the bridge, Come and join us for our fourth fundraising annual event, that will take place at THE EDGE, Aleenta’s newly renovated Beach Restaurant and Lounge. With a “Casino Royale” theme, this year will again set new heights in the Phuket nightlife. Guests will have the chance to play classic casino games. Professional dealers will be flown in for the occasion. All proceedings will go to the foundation and the guests will not win money but other desirable prices such as free hotel nights at SLH hotels worldwide. A silent auction will run all night and more surprises will be revealed on the night. PJae Stanley Band and DJ Ben Jay will entertain the crowd until late. Entrance 1,500 net per person including Drinks and Food all night. Casino Chips form 1,000 net Dress code: Elegant Beach Cocktail, Start at 19:00, on 7th December,2013. RSVP: help@purebluefoundation.com

Battle of the Babes

Please join us in celebrating a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party. At Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort 27/1 Soi Mittrapap Rawai, Phuket. start at 6.00pm. B890++ per adult and B350++ per child (under 12 years old).

Contact 0897285304 or chef@friend shipbeach.com.

Challenge LP Awards After-Party On behalf of The Good Shepherd Phuket

After the success of the first Phuket French Fair last year 2012, the second Phuket French Fair will be held on November 29th, 30th and 1st of December 2013, at Jungceylon Patong, starts from 10.00 - 21.00Hrs. to promote world known French brands including all the new products available on the market, to learn the management and knowhow of French entrepreneurs managing local companies and develop the reputation and creativity of the French Touch. You also can experience with food and drinks and other products from France. Free entrance for the exhibition.

For more info. please contact christian@ phuket-receptif.com or 081 891 3670 for Eng/French and info@phuket-receptif.com or 089 873 8935 for Thai/French

THURSDAY NOV 28

Thanksgiving Dinner & Party

Christmas Market

Battle of the Babes is an international model search pageant with events taking place within the Asia Pacific Region this year. Prizes include a trip to Hong Kong and PARIS + help for local models to pursue a modelling career. Open to beginners and professionals. It’s free to register at www.worldbattleofthebabes.com Phuket events coming soon at The Novotel Phuket Vintage Park & Hollywood Discotheque.

PHUKET GIRLS Register now.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7

Casino Royale night at Aleenta

Christmas Market organizing committee, we are pleased to invite you to participate as a vendor in our 3rd annual Christmas Market, taking place in and around the Plaza del Mar Courtyard, Vendor tables are available for a 500 baht donation (per table) and reservations are required as space is limited, This year promises to be a further improved event with better market visibility and layout. Entertainment include Santa’s Grotto, Clowns & Balloons, Magic Shows, Cookie Decorating, Face Painting and a host of fabulous prizes to be won, All table fees will benefit The Good Shepherd’s mission of Helping All Those In Need in particular to the running of the children’s learning centres, lease contact Mei-Mei for more information; 090 708 6351 or meimoore@yahoo.com

SAT DEC 7 - SUN DEC 8

Penang Dragon Boat 2013 The Phuket Dragons will again enter teams in the Regatta held at Teluk Bahang Dam, Batu Ferringh in north Penang. The event is held under the auspices of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). This Regatta attracts teams from around the world. Phuket Dragons Dragonboat Club is certainly the only team representing Phuket to compete in this prestigious event. If you are interested to join the team, they now train 3 times a week, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Visit phuketdragonboatclub. com or call Jon on 08749836630 or Инфо на русском тел 0811881596 for details. Be sure of a warm welcome!

EVERY DAY

Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms.

All this in a Phuket Wake Park! Welcome from 7:30 to 22:00 every day.

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This week in history

GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER

50,000

Number of people held in the Hoeryong punishment camp in North Korea.

1995

The year Mississippi finally ratified the 13th amendment to the US Constitution, abolishing slavery.

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Percentage of giraffes that are bisexual.

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Percentage of your daily calorie intake that is burned by your brain alone

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013

■■ November 22, 1963

US President John F Kennedy is killed by a sniper bullet while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.

■■ November 23, 1992 The Simon Personal Communicator, thje world’s first smart phone, is unveiled by IBM. 50,000 are sold before it is taken off the market.

■■ November 24, 1859 Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking book On the Origin of Species, is published, posing his theory of evolution, controversial to this day.

■■ November 25, 1952 Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery play The Mousetrap opens in London. Nightly performances continue to this day, making it the longest-running play ever.

■■ November 26, 1970 38.1 mm of rain fall in one minute on Basse Terre in Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean. The heaviest rainfall ever recorded.

■■ November 27, 1975 Ross McWhirter, co-founder of The Guinness Book of World Records, is Although it is pouring with rain and the dog has plenty of places to take shelter, it puts on a very hang-dog look and assassinated by the Provisional IRA. plays the sympathy game in the hopes that someone sitting in the restaurant will toss out a chicken bone or some other ■■ November 28, 1893 tasty morsel – a classic case of dog psychology being used to manipulate human emotions. Photo: Gerry Cummings Women vote for the first time anywhere in a general election – in Got a Phuket photo to share? Email it with caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th New Zealand.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

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23. Kind of ticket 24. Omen 26. Drudge 28. No longer working: Abbr.

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58. Jargon 60. Camp Swampy dog 62. Liberal leader?

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Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

1. SF68 million (US$83m/B2.5bn)’; 2. October 26, 2013; 3. Marriage; 4. Laos ; 5. Chiang Mai.

1. On November 13 the Pink Star diamond sold for what price?

2. When was the last time Mt Etna erupted?

3. If you have gamaphobia, what are you terrified of?

4. Where is the Plain of Jars?

5. If 076 is Phuket, what is 053?

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Rawai Pool Villa For Sale: CAFÉ & DELI FOR RENT: Modern retail unit next door to the new Villa Market in Cherngtaley, Inc full equipment & furniture. 50 sqm + out door. Available for rent with 2 year lease. 082 275 7737 & 089 898 0231.

OCEAN VIEW VILLA FOR RENT: Large 5/6 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom Villa Large Gym, Pool, Spa & More Best views, Close to schools, Fully furnished Min. 12 mths, 250K THB / mth Negotiable www.baanparagone.com mark@ bloxwich.me.

Seaview Pool Villa for Rent: 2 Bed villa with lovely garden, koi pond, pool with sala/ 3rd bed and seaview.

Fully furnished, True visions on 42" screen, WiFi, new ACs. Private, quiet area but near all amenities. Call 086 279 6283.

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 M 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space.

089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search V146.

NEW House For Sale: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Of f street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course. Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 081 606 5772 for an Inspection!

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

Beach Condo, Beach 3 Min. Walk: Spacious 2-bedroom apartment for rent, long or short term, fully furnished, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Pool, large gardens, parking, a mere 3 minute stroll to scenic Nai Harn beach. resortgm@gmail.com.

Luxury Condo Rent/Sale: Luxury Condo Rent/Sale Phuket Villa Patong Beach beside Jungceylon.

Fully furnished 43sqm on the 6th floor with balcony, bedroom, living room, kitchen, cable & internet, pool, gym, laundry. Rent Long Term B30,000. Contact Nus 081 893 2330, seadream@loxinfo.co.th

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan Beach, just outside Laguna, this new villa is available for long term rent. www.baanboosakorn.com

Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment: For rent, short or long term.

Located in the center of Patong (Soi Sansabai). Full furnished to high standard, with WIFI. For details contact Ian on 0878879070 or email ianscondo@ yahoo.com.

G O LF V I LL A @ L o c h Palm: 3 bed 3 Bath fully furnished

ACG Cricket Ground:

5 Rai raw land behind ACG clubhouse on long lease for compatible sporting facility. alan@acgphuket.com.

villa. Large living room, kitchen & laundry. Overlooking 8th hole tee. Plunge Pool, gym & leisure centre (lochpalm.com). AVAILABLE: 20 Dec 2013 - 20 jan 2014 for holiday rental, THB 80,000.

Call 08 58942268 or timshaw@ bigpond.com.

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

Long Term Rental: Three bedroom modern home available for long Term Rental. This pool villa is close to B.I.S. Central private location. Please check out website for more details. Contact Dianne 089 469 8100. https://smore.com/r5ts.

Bougainvillea Pool Villa Phuket: Discover the happiness

Penthouse With Amazing Views: Elegant fully furnished penthouse, 4 bedrooms split in 2 floors, 3 bathrooms, spacious and light living room with the most beautiful ocean view Jacuzzi on the terrace. Freehold 0874663486. 24MB.

Bungalow in Khaolak for Sale: 5 rai land ,14 Bungalows with

NOW AVAILABLE!!

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

Condo @ Golf Course Sale/ rent: Urgent:Condo @ Golf Course Va s s a n a R e s i d e n c e . 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Sea view, swimming pool, whirlpool. Wi-Fi, cable TV. Only 3 apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@yahoo.com.

Modern Villa in Marina: A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon.

Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. 29.5 MB. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

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garden and staff house.Price:24.5 Million Baht, Contact:085-4756003 Email:riversidebungalow@ googlemail.com, w w w.khaolakriverside-bungalow.de.

sale/rent, 3 Bedrms in Maikhao. Ready to move in. Fully furnished 250 sq.m.

European kitchen, air-cons.14 MB. or long term rent 081-895-4318 (Speak Th) 18excelsior@gmail.com (Eng)

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of living the way a local Phuketian does in a highly pleasurable, private atmosphere close to Bang-Tao beach.

Create wonderful memories in these modern Sino-Portuguese villas. More details at bougainvilleaphuket.com, facebook.com/BougainvilleaPhuket.

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

units fully furnished, parking fully fitted teak kitchens. Granite tops Western baths, sat.TV&internet included.

Masterbed with ensuite bath starting 20,000/m longterm. No party people.

084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo. com.

Sale Patong Guesthouse 出 售巴东宾馆: First spacious&clean guesthouse downhill in Patong. 36MB. Close to the main road to Patong beach. 由业主提供公寓巴东 由业主，宾馆在巴 东。全装修的二十五间客房，36 意泰珠。 靠近巴东海滩。Ramon0856-44-9344 ramonbencharitiwong@gmail.com.

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3 B e d H o u s e Te r m Fu n Cherng taly: Main bed & sitting room both air con, large kitchen. Newly renovated. Part furnished. 10 minutes. from Laguna, 15 minutes. from Surin Beach. 12,000 per month, minimum 12 months. 087 272 5250. phetmeekha@ yahoo.com.

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Freehold Condo For Sale:

2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm.

Very high standard with a nice view.

Big balcony, swimming pool, gym.

Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet.

Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market.

Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant.

Call 080 040 9077.

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Kata Beach Villa for Rent: Spectacular Kata Ocean View Villa.

3bd/3 bth, Fully Furnished, Quiet private jungle valley/ Under cover parking for 3 cars, Internet CableTV, Long Term Rental 1.1 Mil. Baht a year.

0810036902, www.villacatasia.com, contact@purist.biz

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

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

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. 3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok:

FOR SALE 2 VILLAS WITH THIS VIEW Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, developing area. call Dan 081 892 0960.

In Karon:

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

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

Freehold House for sale: Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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

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.

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

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

Furnish Condo Patong by Owner: By owner, condo in Patong.

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

Single House For Sale: In soi jaofah 73 (before phunaka golf club) Land area 2 Ngan 92 sqwah, Usable area 450 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 3 bat hro o ms, sw imming p o o l, room for maid. Sale: 12.9 million baht. Tel. 081-4761640(Eng) 0818923709 (Thai)

Fully furnished 1bed/1bath 29sqm 2.9 MB. & 2bed/2.5bath 72sqm 6.9 MB. Close to Jungceylon, Bangla road & Patong hospital. Ramon 085 644 9344, ramonbencharitiwong@gmail.com.

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

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.

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

081 893 2330.

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

Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

Beautiful Karon Villa:

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

cent 4 bedroom pool villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental.

Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

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

Bedroom, 1 En Suite Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Pool, Large Balcony and Terrace Space, Parking. Excellent investment opportunity. www.propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

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

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

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

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.

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

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

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

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

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon, f u l l l y f u r n i s h e d w i t h C h a n ote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Per msap V illa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

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

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

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

Villa with Pool for Sale: Free-

New Condo Kathu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold,

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

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m.

Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

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

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR

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

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

Patong Free Hold Condo:

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale.

Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house.

250 sqm living space. Top condition.

Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome.

B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

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

Private House For SALE - 21MB: An outstanding home in the perfect location of KATHU on 162 sq.wa. This 2-storey property has a well proportioned living/ dining area with access to a large outside area by the pool for entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted, 3 large bedrooms are all ensuites plus a separate office. The property is 85% furnished and within 5-10 mins to major shopping centers, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Secured with an electronically controlled gate and fully alarmed. To view online visit www. youtube.com type in “pool house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 084-293 -7923 (Thai/Eng.) 081-854-0061 (Eng.) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

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

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

Building 3 storey for sale:

Luxury Villa for Rent: Magnifi-

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

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

Patong Condo for sale: A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.

Business for Sale: Located in

RPM Marina Condo:

K at hu, Fully f ur nished Studi o Sale 1.15M on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. 086 1058 144.

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,20 0 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground e l e c t r i c i t y a n d s e c u r i t y, o n l y 80 0 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Ac ademy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

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

3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm.

B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

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

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each b e d r o o m . W a t e r t a n k+ p u m p .

External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

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

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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

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Property for Sale

For Sale with yield 5%-7% per year, land for Investment: Near Jungceylon 49 sq.wa: 25 MB. Boutique Hotel:17 rooms: 25 MB. Guest House: 8 rooms: 12 MB. Call: 093-620-1369, cooper-747@hotmail.com

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course.

6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai.

087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

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

Mission Heights: Hou se on Th e Co r n er for Sale: Quiet location and

only 500m from the main road.

Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument.

70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 b at h r o o m s, b i g li v i n g r o o m with open-plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

Laguna / Layan. Luxur y pr ivate pool villas in secure development.

Available now. All beds ensuite.

Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

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

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

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

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

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

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

320sqm fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches.

Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener ser vice.

Call 080 143 5294, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai:

6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful.

Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful beach land. 081 649 3557.

Land for Sale: 400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah.

6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

- 4 bedrooms, granite top kitchen, outdoor seating, 100� home cinema, LED Lighting system, T Vs, L AN & Audio ever y room, alarm,3 phase electric. Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room.

Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly.

Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737.

Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@ gmail.com.

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

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Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier.

Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon.

Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm.

Home area = 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 living room and kitchen 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from 1112.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 - 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.

Sales - House near By Pass:

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

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

New house for sale: At Siri Village, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom.

3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.

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

flrs.Can make business ground floor.

Huge 2nd floor fully furnished as 2 bed apartment with private bathrooms.

Includes furniture. Big kitchen and living area. 084 189 7696.

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage.

House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million.

Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

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

5km East from Heroines Monument.

Photos available. THB 4,5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) (0)81 8922419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities.

For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

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

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families.

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

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

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

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000.

LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS. INFO: 081 788 8280.

EMAIL; thewhite housekata@ gmail.com.

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

Budget Bungalows:

New House for Sales:

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

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

Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

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

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

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

Luxury Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: N ew villa

Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay: 3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

House for Sale - Chalong:

Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

Sea View Land for Sale:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms.Close to all amenities.

One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:0812704291.

Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million.

Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.com

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet.

4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Patong Tower for Sale:

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

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning,

safe, secure estate villa, close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool, 3 large bed, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done.

13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

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House in Phuket Town / Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa: Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in New Luxury Villa For Sale: Lu xu r i o u s G o l f V i l l a @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD ! Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold.

BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

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. Email: larion2555@gmail.com.

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

2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur.

Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. PRICE B7,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre.

B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@gmail.com.

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

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; amazing luxury at real prices.

Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million.

Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

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

Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

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

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

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

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout.

Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms.

B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

Reduced for Quick Sale:

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: Newly

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

floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted.

Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen.

Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

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

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

Sea View Land for Sale:

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4

Land for sale:

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east.

NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

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

Apartment on Golf Course:

Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent:

SeaView near Airport:

Balinese Pool Villa:

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold.

Nice. Only 17MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area and entertainment deck outside.

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

Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend.

Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

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

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43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room.

2 air conditioners. Full furniture.

Internet.Swimming pool. Gym. Automated door lock and key card.

Call 080 040 9077.

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots.

OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner.

B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3

Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k.

One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope.

Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

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

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

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

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

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

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

For sale:

zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 6.75 MB per rai.

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

Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

Pool villa for sale or rent:

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow

Beaut iful Land Laguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

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

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell, Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.w. chanote 24.5 MB. Mountain views.

Best buy in Kamala. Tel: 086 269 5108 eng, 080 744 7625 thai, email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com.au

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Luxury Four Bed House In Laguna

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

Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

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

See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

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4 Rai & Home & Thai Co. 18 M B 4 R ai w 2 b,1b a h o m e

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

NS3G title. Next to Nat’l Park Layan, N Bang Tao Scenic Quiet 5 min to Cherng-Telay Walk to beach Prior permit for 6 villa develop Road, runoff culvert & tank built. 084 842 4581, PhuketHorseRescue@GMail.com

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

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

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

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

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

DETACHED OR SEMI-DETACHED: Large detached 4 Bed.4 Bath 2 en suite, 4 air con. OR 2 adjoining semi-detached. Live in one, Rent one ? Water storage with pumps.

Secure Parking. Quite Soi. All in Excellent condition. kimera5@yahoo.com, 0827383007

Land for Sale - Khao Lak: A beautiful 402 rai land with 860 meters of beach front in Khao Lak,Phang Nga,Chanote Title,sale all land. Ru/ En translator Call:088-7652203,0813707289, wittawat_ks@hotmail.com Properties for sale: Luxury Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

investment condo N/East aspect Rawai 5th floor corner sweeping ocean rural views. 126sqm, 2 bed, 2 bath, free hold, furnished, pool, B8.75million perment tenant at B40,000 p/m. Call 089 050 5664

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. 0812704291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

Condos, 1 per floor C/W lift. Located on the 15th fairway 275 M3 per floor total.Common Pool and Sundeck.

Underground parking 1/unit, Floor 3 show unit complete Floors 1&2 are unfinished, waiting for owners choice of flooring and kitchens. Could still develop into one very large private home. Floors 1&2 could be offices star ting from B10 million. Or B32 million for project Partial financing available. Info contact 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com

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

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

Absolute Beachfront:Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket.

Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www. facebook.com/Phuket.Beachfront.

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold.

B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

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

URGENT!! SEAVIEW LAND 12 Million Baht www.phuket-land-sale.com 081 8937027

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

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

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

BEST SEAVIEW LAND-EVER!

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

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

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill.

Interested or want a larger size?

CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895.

Email: jospeder@live.no.

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in Condo in Marina:

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

Patong Loft Condo:

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

ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet.

Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool.

612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

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

Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa: Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa For Sale/Rent,3 bed rooms,area 1 rai call siriporn 089-6499939, email: siri_phuket @changrunner.com.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

Zion Proper ty CO., Ltd.: Land for Sale:

Mission Hills.

One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres.

Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Sales - D Condo Mine:

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

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.

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

For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Modern Villa in Marina:

A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm, 288 sqm of heaven. Plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minute walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

Thai House@Phuket Fantasea : Traditional Thai house design 4bed, 4bath, kitchen. Mountain views.8,8 MB.Large living room, 3 aircon. 1.5km from Phuket Fantasea. Well maintained with 47sqm. 085 644 9344.

Absolute Beach Front Land: Songkla district near new deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale.

B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

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

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Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English,

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

S w i s s S e r vic e / Phon e Operator: Swiss Ser vice /

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

Female Cook/ Homemaker Wanted: Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-re tired UK/Canadian businessman.

Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high- end resort style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

Marketing Executive wanted Art House is hiring - Marketing Executive, working at the booth in Central.

Thai female, good command of English. We pay basic salary + commission + bonus. Call Alexandr 089 594 6888, info@arthouse.asia.

JV Opportunity: JV Partner

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

Personal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties real estate is urgently looking for Per sonal Assistant /O f f ic e Manager. Must have very good knowledge of spoken & written English, basic accounting & good computer skills is essential. Must be able to organize & work independent and be in a position to start work almost immediately.

Thai national only!

Brilliant Smile’s hiring staff Cosmetics company "Brilliant Smile" is looking for staff. Work at "Banana Walk" Patong and Central Festival.

G o o d En g l i s h w i t h c o m m u n i c a tion skills. Ages 25 - 40 years. Salary 15 - 35,000 THB. Training will be provided. Call 094 319 4637, brilliantsmilephuket@gmail.com

Receptionist /Admin Assistant: Thai Nationality and must speak & write English. Good salary + benefits. Please send CV to info@amitywellness.com or Call Jan at 084 773 9086.

Native English Teacher

F&B Manager.

VJ / Light technician.

Promotions Manager.

IT Technician.

Head Chef.

Graphic Designer.

Assistant Head Chef.

Assistant / Secretary / Accountant.

Flair Bartender Head of Security.

Singer / Dancer / Performer (female).

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

WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST SALARIES IN PHUKET…HOWEVER WE ONLY HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE…SO HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Please send updated resume with photo to: clubrecruitmentpatongbeach@gmail.com

A s si st ant Sal e s M an ager: • Thai- Male/Female, 25-

35 years • Bachelor's Degree • 2 Years related sales experience • Good command of English • Good computer & communication skills • Own a car & driver license Salary + Commission + Benefits Send CV to : cj@searasports.com

Need experienced preschool t e a c h e r, 1 0 -14 c h i l d r e n . S t a r t i m m e di ate l y, C h a l o n g, 4 0 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

New Club Opening in Phuket We are now seeking to fill in the following positions:

Couple Wanted: ENGLISH- SPEAKING THAI GIRL: Looking for a Thai

woman with good written and spoken english for office work. Computer literacy is a must. molokophuket. c om, info@molokophuket.c om, Call: 084 060 7050.

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

Project Coordinator needed: Design studio is look-

Personal Assistant

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

ing for a creative and focused individual to join our expanding team. Responsible for keywording images, analyzing market t r e n ds,p l anni n g p h oto g r ap hy shoots, and assisting in general office administration. Successful candidate will have an excellent command of English. *Contact: Jaey* photomor phic images@ gmail.com.

Personal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties real estate is urgently looking for Personal Assistant /O f f ic e Manager. Must have very good knowledge of spoken & written English, basic accounting & good computer skills is essential. Must be able to organize & work independent and be in a position to start work almost immediately.

Thai national only!

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income.

Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided.

Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 962 2262.

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/ SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart?

Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

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

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

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

PR & Marketing Assistant

Thai Reporter Wanted

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Responsibilities :

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

Qualifications:

● Good communication skills both in Thai & English ● Degree qualified – recent graduate welcome to apply ● Have own transport (bike or car) ● Ability to work after normal work hours and/or weekends (time in lieu will be given)

We offer:

● Competitive salary ● Social security (10%) paid by the company ● Excellent career progress opportunity ● Time in lieu for any overtime hours worked If you are professional & enthusiastic person, this is an excellent opportunity to advance in a growing & innovative media business in Phuket

Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers great career prospects for the right candidate

The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national ● Have a hunger for the news ● Be a proficient photographer ● Have a willingness to learn ● Have good English writing skills ● Be willing to work to deadlines ● Be a strong communicator Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai 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 applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

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BOATS & YACHTS Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina 2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in SR MARINE NEW SR-21 SR-21 Center console,only 375,000 baht. Excluded only engine. Come with all accessories. We also produce 18-36ft Power boat. For more picture or info, please contact Showroom office at Chalong, 0817820921

Jeanneau Sailing Yacht for Sale: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, year 2004-5. Full Option/ Thai Flag register/ Solar S. Electric 240W/ Autopilot/ GPS/ 2 Engine Fridge Only Euro 66 500. 084 843 2551, tomasotti. mario@gmail.com.

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

sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available.

Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro:

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

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

Now for quick sale B5.5 million include dinghy 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.

Crownline 320 LS 50 kts Bowrid: Very fast-nice sport boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately.

Contact: yach@elas.si.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to c r uise. C ent rec o c k pit .

Safe, strong German design. New S ai l s, 4 4H P Ya nm a r En g i n e, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail.com.

Call French: 080 035 1626 English: 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

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

professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000.

“This price excludes only engine”.

Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours.

Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000.

Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@ krabikon nect.com.

Speed Boat For Sale:

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

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

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

SELLING YOUR BOAT?: With

New Varianta 37: Max Value – Min Price 37’ yacht built by Hanse and designed by Judel/Vrolijk at a 32’ price.

Performance 2/3 Cabin Layout. Base Price €74,900 ex Fact 0813701995 inq@sea-yss.com.

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

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

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Glass bottom cruise boat for sale.

Length 9.5m, beam 3.7, passenger capacity 22, speed up to 40 knots, dural/composite hull. Engine Mercruiser 320 hp. Fuel tank for 150 l, consumption 50 l, consumption 50 l / 100 km.

Front transparent windshield, bottom glass 3x2 m, hydrofoil, toilet + shower, navigation. Built in 2011, excellent condition. Sell for 9MB or barter for villa/apartment. pervadim@yandex.ru

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

Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale

2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

G u e s t h o u s e Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed

profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract (fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area.

Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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

Business for sale Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

52’ Convertible FOR SALE:

52’ Convertible FOR SALE: One original Owner – fully refurbished 2012.

Immaculate condition, 2xCAT 660hp, 16kw Onan, new watermaker, fully rigged for fishing. US$ 420K. Contact 086 280 6526

Patong N ew Hot el for Longterm Lease: 40 rooms

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

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

Fully equipped office, website with online booking, many customers. New cars. Risk free opportunity.Start to make money immediately.Only 4.9 MB. Contact 0867479292 or claudstrey@ gmail.com

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Free-Bird Bar in Nai Harn for Sale, great location, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, Seating 50 pax, (PLUS) Fully Equip Beauty salon which is leased out, parking: 10 vehicles, 8 years left on lease. Sale: 1.5 MB. Negotiable!

087-892-6204 or 087-884-8972

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established.

Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities.

B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn English as A sia deve l o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed wit h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n a n d t h e C h a - a m branch also holds a TEFL license.

As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

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sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 K document) next to Swissotel Kamala.

500 m from Kamala beach. B32 million.

Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

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

Unique Rawai Investment Opportunity: We run a busi-

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

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

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Restaurant/Pub:

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597

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Occupancy rate, per fect location, Easy to start business! High ranking on online travel agents, such as: booking.com, agoda. com, tripadvisor.com Legal, current and up to date contracts with overseas tour operators that have high sales volume and many loyal customers with repeat business.

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Farang Food Paradise:

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

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

BAR ON BANGLA In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately.

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

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Honda CR-V top model year 2010 for sale, engine 2400cc, 4WD White colour, black leather interior, one owner used only 43280km, very excellent condition.

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

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The Seed Church Talang Phuket

Welcome to Sunday services: Thai: 10.00-12.30 AM and 7.30-9.30 PM. English: 2-4 PM. Free lunch and Sunday school for kids. Contact: K.Gung Tel: 076 -274975 - 6, 08 4 - 0567027 Email: yai_k@hotmail.com.

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Touch screen navigation system, TV, Blutooth, DVD.Black leather interior for sale, Call : 081-788 4078.

MAZDA FOR SALE:

2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback: New in 2010. I am an expat who is moving on and can’t take my Mazda with me. One owner, 32,000 accident free kilometers, auto trans, air bags, auto braking, etc. stephpkt@gmail.com.

2012 TOYOTA VIGO PRERUNNER: 2012 Toyota Vigo Prerunner 3.0 turbo diesel Manual 15,000kms Black with leather interior excellent condition. 084 625 8225.

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

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

Lady & Yam-Lai are abandoned and in desperate need of a loving home. Mum 1.5 years & Puppy 4 Months old female. I have boarded them at Surin Beach Pet Hospital.

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Hope can be a tricky thing FOOTBALL

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he wounds of Phuket FC’s 2013 sea son will sting for weeks to come. A campaign that looked like it would end with automatic promotion to the Thai Premier League was wiped away at the stretch as the team stumbled to win just two games out of their last ten.

Fans remember January 26, when the team unveiled their updated kits at Central Festival and those present had a chance to take photos with the team’s 11 newly-signed players, including 25-year-old anointed star forward Luiz Eduardo “Dudu” Porcino of Brazil.

A win over what looked to be North Korea’s national team, and construction of a new, state-of-the-art training ground in Chalong followed.

The team even got on to a fast start, losing only one of their first ten matches, which included a three-game winning streak.

Hopes were high, but looks can be deceiving.

The offense seemed entirely dependent upon Dudu, with a kick-and-chase strategy that produced, on average, one goal a game. With no-one else posing any kind of goal threat to opposing teams, the draws started to pile-up, and points were being left on the table.

On May 18, the team gave up a two goal lead to also-ran Rayong FC at Surakul Stadium, which included a heartbreaking 93rd minute equaliser.

Despite early promise, Phuket FC failed to win promotion to the Thai Premier League.

From left: ex-coach Paniphol; current coach Teco.

Half of the 4,000 fans in attendance started chanting for coach Paniphol to be sacked – even though Phuket were in fifth place and in relatively good shape despite the draws.

The team responded with a 2-0 win against Andaman rivals Krabi two weeks later and the signing of 19-year-old Cristian Alex da Silva Santos on June 11.

The short-lived optimism was punctuated with a 2-0 upset victory over TPL-side Ratchaburi Mitrphol, which saw The Islanders advance in the FA Cup. The beginning of the end came on June 29 when Phuket FC suffered their first home

The under-construction training complex in Chalong.

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loss at the hands of Nakhon Ratchasima, and dropped back to fifth place.

Fans were livid and took out their frustrations after the next home match, a 2-2 draw to BBCU. Bottles were thrown at officials on the field, and the team were fined B10,000 – this should’ve been the low point, but it got much worse.

Officials panicked and signed another 11 players, including Ludovick “Ludo” Takam and Alef Pochi – both veterans Thai football’s topflight, which seemed to disrupt the team dynamic.

By August 3, Phuket FC were 16 points away from first place, and Coach Paniphol – who by this time had been given the moniker “Tuu one point” – resigned following another draw at home.

Chairman Pamuke Atchariyachai, in a bid to catch lightning in a bottle, replaced him with 39-year-old Alessandreo Stefano “Teco” Cugurra Rodrigues, who had taken Chiang Rai United from 7th place in Thai Division 1 to promotion to the Thai Premier League in 2010.

Surely, he could do the same for Phuket FC? Despite winning his first match, a 2-0 victory over Nakhom Pathom United at home, Teco could not squeeze success out of this Islanders team.

The Brazilian coach only won two games in his 14 total matches for Phuket FC, including a 55-day winless streak and a 5-1 thumping loss to Sriracha RC in late September.

Fans were once again angry and frustrated that a team, that promised so much, was now crumbling. Rumours of shady deals and boozing players made their way onto radio call-in shows, and ticket sales dwindled.

Last season, the final home game was a party atmosphere as fans were grateful for their 13th place finish just above the relegation line.

This season, the final home game felt like a funeral as fans mourned for the season that should have been, a hope that dwindled among a mountain of 1-1 and scoreless draws.

Stability is key, and signing 11 new players in the middle of the season is certainly inconsistent. The same can be said for managers – five in two seasons.

But forcing a coach to quit, who, by all intents and purposes, didn’t deserve it, was the final nail in the coffin for Phuket FC in 2013. This is a team with no identity, changing it like a shirt once the stain of a draw or loss comes along.

Something has to give.

PHUKET FC: SEASON IN REVIEW The Islanders biggest moments of 2013

March 22 – Work begins on a new training complex in Chalong, including fullsized fields, fitness centre, swimming pool, and physical therapy facilities April 17- 27 – Team plays four games in ten days, wins two, draws one, and loses one.

May 18 – 93rd minute equaliser by Rayong FC gives the visitors a 2-2 draw, after a two-goal lead is thrown away

by Phuket FC. June 11 – Club announces player-swap deal with Brazilian powerhouse Cruzeiro EC and signs 19-year-old Cristian Alex da Silva Santos.

June 13 – Second half of game with PTT Rayong postponed due to heavy rain at Surakul Stadium. “This is how we deal with Fire Power, we extinguish the flames!” said the announcer at the time.

June 26 – Phuket FC upset Thai Premier League side Ratchaburi Mitrphol 2-0 to advance in FA Cup. June 29 – First home loss, 1-0 to Nakhon Ratchasima.

July 6 – Phuket FC fined B10,00 for fans poor conduct after draw against BBCU.

July 10 – Sign 11 new players, including Ludovick “Ludo” Takam, Alef Pochi, and Sukree E-Tae. July 13 – Team plays remaining 40 minutes against PTT Rayong from June 13 match, ends in draw.

August 3 – Manager Paniphol “Tuu” Kerdyaem resigns following 1-1 draw with TTM FC at home, Phuket FC’s eleventh draw in 23 games under his watch.

August 5 – New manager Alessandro Stefano “Teco” Cugurra Rodrigues signs to end of the year.

August 11 – “Teco” wins first match, a 2-0 victory over Nakhom Pathom United at home.

September 28 – Phuket FC lose 5-1 against Sriracha FC, worst loss of the season in Thai Division 1 play.

October 6 – Team ends 55-day winless streak with 1-0 victory over Saraburi FC at home.

November 2 – Team drops final three games by a combined score of 7-1 and end in 12th place. “Teco” finishes with a 2-4-8 record.

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Community club is running to win RUNNING

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

P

WE HAVE LIFT-OFF Preparations for next November’s

2014 Asian Beach Games reached a fever pitch with the start of a countdown clock on Karon Beach on November 14. Dozens of revellers also gathered on a field on Muang Chao Fah Rd for the award ceremony of the Powered Paragliding Asian/Oceania Championships, which included teams from Malaysia, Qatar, Thailand, China, and others.

The November 20 event was held in preparations for the air sports portions of next year’s Beach Games.

ounding the pavement twice a week, gracing podiums twice a month.

It’s become a familiar routine for the Born Free To Run team, a local running programme based in Thalang and supported by the Phuket Community Foundation (PCF) and Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club.

“We are really lucky to train here [at Thanyapura], especially since we started very small not too long ago,” said Head Coach Ekkarat “Ricky” Panthip, himself a decorated triathlete and runner.

The team evolved out of a group of friends that began training with Ricky in 2012 after watching him finish in the top three in almost every race in southern Thailand for the past few years. Current

standout, 20-year-old Chanon Robroo, was the first to ask Ricky for training advice.

“I trained on my own and then a few people, starting with Chanon, saw me training and they wanted to improve.

I coached them for free and from there we tried to create a team to send people to competitions,” said Ricky.

Through word of mouth, the group grew – by now called the Born Free To Run team – and started to include children and middle-aged adults. By May, the team had secured sponsorship from the PCF for equipment and race fees.

The charity’s mission is to encourage local youths to choose a healthy and active lifestyle away from drugs.

“Born Free to Run has

given less fortunate children the opportunity to realise their aspirations, and to train at the same level as professional and top class athletes,” said Cindy Ratcliffe, manager of PCF. The team has attracted people from all walks of life, including 37-year-old Manat Homroskla, who brings his 10-year-old twin sons, Barot and Hakib, to every training

session and race.

The three runners complement the team’s familial-vibe as almost all of them are from the Thalang area, and none have been running for more than two years.

“I’m trying to keep my kids away from computer games and have them do athletics at a young age, since it is very good for them,” Manat told The Phuket News.

Following in Panthip’s footsteps is 12-year-old Sarayut Piyawut, who has been running for just six months.

The youngster has finished in the top three of all 12 races he has entered so far.

“After I ended on the podium in the first race, I knew it was something I was good at and should keep doing,” Sarayut said.

Since October, the team has been able to train at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club’s world-class facilities free of charge. Shortly after, Ricky took home the top spot in the Sprint Duathlon of the Malakoff Powerman Asian Championship 2013, an impressive feat for the 27-year-old.

“I just love running, it’s free to do for anyone. Our team knows that training is important, but having fun is number one,” he said.

Fo r m o re i n fo r m a tion, visit Facebook.com/ Bornfreetorun. thephuketnews

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Ronaldo magic in 3-2 win FOOTBALL

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n electric performance

by France and a hat-trick

by Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal lifted the two European football heavyweights across the line in the race to qualify for next year’s World Cup on Tuesday (November 19).

A gripping conclusion to European qualifying also saw Croatia and Greece secure their passages to the 2014 finals in Brazil.

In Solna it was a case of Ronaldo taking on Swedish star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ronaldo had given Portugal the edge with the only goal in last week’s first leg, and he put them into the lead in the second matchup five minutes after the restart.

Ibrahimovic then rattled off a quick fire double to set the tie alight, only for Ronaldo to hit back with two more goals to steal the show.

Portugal coach Paulo Bento praised Ronaldo, who became his country’s all-time leading scorer with a tally of 50 goals.

“A player who scores a hattrick in a game of this dimension of course that has an effect that is very influential on the final result,” he said.

Over in Paris, France took on

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (red) and Sweden defender Mikael Antonsson in action at the Friends Arena in Solna, near Stockholm during the two team’s FIFA 2014 World Cup playoff football match. The away side won 3-2 to seal their place in Brazil next year. Photo: AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand.

Ukraine at a tense Stade de France, the scene of the hosts’ 1998 World Cup win, with their backs to the wall after last week’s 2-0 first leg defeat in Kiev.

But Les Bleus banished the blues that had descended on their

supporters with a remarkable show of resolve.

Didier Deschamps’ men took the lead on the night midway through the first half through Mamadou Sakho and levelled the tie on aggregate when Karim Benzema netted from

an offside position on 34 minutes.

That strike came shortly after the Real Madrid man had seen a perfectly good goal disallowed, and the controversy continued as Ukraine defender Yevhen Kacheridi was sent off early in the second

period.

France made their one-man advantage count as an Oleg Gusev own-goal put them ahead in the tie for the first time in the 72nd minute and they saw out the rest of the game to win 3-2 on aggregate.

Deschamp, who received a contract extension to 2016 following the match, told French television: “It’s a bit of a tradition that when French teams have their backs against the wall, they perform and we had a lot of heart and determination today.”

In Zagreb, Croatia ended Iceland’s hopes of becoming the smallest ever nation to dine at the World Cup table with goals from Mario Mandzukic and Darijo Srna, though they made it hard for themselves when Mandzukic got sent off for a dangerous tackle not long after his goal.

Croatia, prevailing 2-0 on aggregate, are appearing at their fourth World Cup finals after the editions of 1998, 2002 and 2006.

In the fourth play-off, Greece faced Romania in Bucharest with one foot in the World Cup door after last week’s 3-1 first leg win.

And the 2004 European champions duly finished off the job, with a 1-1 draw for a 4-2 aggregate win to seal their ticket to a third World Cup after 1994 and 2010. AFP

LEGEND Muay Thai legend

Buakaw Banchamek displayed his skills inside a packed Patong Boxing Stadium last week (November 18). The two-time K1 World MAX Champion took on two wellknown Muay Boran fighters at the same time in an exhibition of the ancient martial art. All three men wore the Kad Chuck, hand wraps made out of threads. The 31-yearold Surin native schedules an exhibition on the island at least once a year.

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Pacquiao, Rios trainers come to pre-fight blows BOXING

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anny Pacquiao’s t rai ner Fredd ie Roach was involved in a physical bust-up with Brandon Rios’s team as the build-up to this weekend’s title (November 24) showdown turned ugly last week.

Footage showed an angry, expletive-laden row followed

by Rios’s conditioning coach Alex Ariza kicking Roach in the chest as the veteran trainer steps towards him.

Roach had taken Rios’s team to task for apparently overshooting their allotted time at training facilities in Macau, which Pacquiao was due to use.

Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach was kicked in the chest.

Ariza later admitted kicking Roach, who is 53 and suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, but said he had no regrets

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PGA defend ‘wrap’ GOLF PGA TOUR COMMISSION er Tim Finchem last week denied the new 2013/14 PGA Tour “wrap-around” series is detrimental to the growth of smaller tours such as those in Australia and Asia.

For the first time in the PGA Tour’s history, a new season has commenced in the remaining few months of the prior year, with last month’s Frys.com Open in California.

There are 11 events listed on the PGA schedule up until

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ahead of Sunday’s (November 24) World Boxing Organisation welterweight title fight. “[Roach] cocked his fists

back and to me that’s a sign of aggression coming towards me. He got physical and he came at me, and yeah, he got a front kick in the chest,” he said on the footage posted on YouTube.

Roach said Ariza “kicked me like a girl” as the two sides continued to taunt each other beside the training ring set up in the Macau gym.

The two camps have history after Rios did an impression of Roach that infuriated the celebrity trainer because he said it mocked his Parkinson’s Disease.

Pacquiao, 34, is hoping to bounce back from two successive defeats when he faces the 27-year-old Rios on Sunday morning. AFP

FOOTBALL LOCA L COM M U N I T Y members are organising a football tournament, to be held this Saturday (November 23), to help raise funds for victims, specifically children, affected by the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan last week in the Philippines.

The tournament, organised

by Alex McLintock, Karl Ward, and Globert Valdeo, will take place from 1pm to 6pm at HeadStart International School, who have donated their pitch free of charge for the tournament.

In the case that more teams join the tournament, a second location at Kajonkiet School has already been reserved.

The tournament, though

Christmas, before the first of 40 in 2014 proper get underway with the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii in January.

The 2013 tournaments take place while tours in Asia and Australia are in full swing, with nine Australians last week competing in the OHL Classic in Mexico instead of the Australian Masters in Melbourne.

“The wrap-around schedule is in its first year and judging the impact is a couple of years off,” said Finchem said in Melbourne. AFP

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Run 1448: 4pm, Saturday November 23 Hares: Chicken George, Nothing, Hawaiian Ho, Two Stroke & Give Me A Stroke

open to mostly adults, has no age limit and teams from around the region are welcomed to compete.

“We welcome any players, fans, cheerleaders, or spectators who wish to play or participate,” McLintock said.

Interested teams can join the Facebook group ‘Phuket

football’, or contact Alex McLintock at madeinguiri@ mail.ru.

Organisers are asking for a minimum B300 donation per player and donations will be accepted all day – 100 per cent of proceeds will go towards the Save The Children Foundation in the Philippines.

Directions: Chalong circle turn left at the Honda garage towards Prince of Songkla University, after 1.3km turn left (HHH sign). Follow the signs to the Laager. From Patong via Prince of Songkla University turn right (HHH sign) opposite Coconut Restaurant.

Bus pick-up: Patong: 15:00, Kamala: 14:30 More info: phuket-hhh. com

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