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Passersby in Bangkok pose for pictures with Thai army soldiers sitting in a jeep mounted with a machine gun (top) to secure a main intersection in the capital on Tuesday (May 20). On that day Thailand’s army declared martial law across the kingdom to restore order following months of anti-government protests that have left 28 people dead and some 700 injured. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault Wiparatana NaThalang reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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overnor Maitri Inthusut, who travelled to the Fourth Army HQ in Nakhon Sri Thammarat on Tuesday (May 20) to join a nationwide teleconference following the imposition of martial law on the country, told The Phuket

News afterward that no one in Phuket needs to be worried about martial law.

“The subject of the meeting was to prevent problems arising from conflict, and the possibility of violence.

The military will not use force in this situation,” he said.

“When there is violence among the population, this tradition of imposing Martial Law is normal.

“Everybody in the country needs

to talk and help each other [to reach a peaceful political solution].”

Army chief Gen Prayuth ChanOcha, who heads the new all-powerful Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC), said on Tuesday (May 20) that he will absolutely not allow further bloodshed in the continuing political conflict.

The army chief was speaking following a meeting with heads of

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government agencies that afternoon after having declared martial law nationwide in an announcement at 3am.

Gen Prayuth said the army’s action was necessary for the sake of national security, to end violence.

He said 28 people had been killed and more than 700 injured. It had reached a point where the military must come out to “suppress armed elements and war weapons.”

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Amnuay Kumban: ‘It will stop people on both sides attacking each other.

Local PDRC leader happy to see army stepping into fray A M N UAY K U M B A N , one of the Phuket leaders of the anti-government PDRC led by Suthep Thaugsuban, has welcomed the imposition of martial law.

“It will stop people on both sides attacking each other,” he told The Phuket News.

He said that one of the main reasons for Martial Law being imposed was fears of an all-out shooting war in Bangkok between the PDRC and their opponents, the progovernment Red Shirts.

“If you look at the analysis of the situation by Suriyasai Katasila [a leader of the now defunct elitist and nationalist People’s Alliance for Democracy], you will see that Red Shirt people in Isarn have been collecting a huge arsenal of war weapons and have been bringing them to Bangkok.

“The Army wants to bring the situation under control.

They have called all the senior ministry officials to a meeting.

“I would like to know if they plan to remove [caretaker Prime Minister] Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan.”

He added that it was his understanding that Martial Law will be applied only lightly. “In Bangkok many soldiers have been deployed to protect the PDRC, but I have just been to Provincial Hall in Phuket and there is no military presence there.

“The PDRC protesters in Bangkok are currently staying put until the situation becomes more clear.”

Asked how the imposition of Martial Law would affect public gatherings such as the PDRC in Bangkok he said, “[At the moment] you can hold meetings as long as they do not cause damage or become too strident.”

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LEGAL ADVISER MICHelle Hawryluk, 34, from Canada, has been appointed Honorary Consul in Phuket – for Australia.

She replaces Larry Cunningham, who stepped down at the end of September last year, after eight years in the post.

Mrs Hawryluk, who is fluent in Thai, was chosen months ago for the post, but has been waiting for Thai government approval of her appointment.

In a recent interview on Phuket Live Radio 89.5 with radio host Tim Shaw, Australian Ambassador James Wise said that the official announcement was “very close”.

It is understood that the delay has been due to the current caretaker status of the Thai government and the sporadic disruption of the civil service by anti-government protesters.

It is not clear yet whether the imposition of martial law will add another hurdle to surmount.

Mrs Hawryluk, although

Canadian, holds a liranging from traffic accence to practise law cidents to being ripped in New South Wales, off by jet ski operators Australia (She attendto being arrested for a ed Bond University in variety of crimes, she Queensland). She is joked, “I guess I like also licensed to practise to complicate my life. I in New York State in don’t know. the US. “But I’ve lived here In the past, she for a long time. My job worked with “a lot of already involves dealAustralians who got ing with a lot of colourinto trouble,” she told ful individuals from all T he Phuket Ne ws. walks of life, not just She also worked from Australians. And to be time to time with Mr honest, running a law Cunningham on legal firm here I know how aspects of Australian to get around probably cases he was handling. better [than most people].

She said she put her “I thought it would be fun and it’s nice to name forward after Mr Cunningham stepped Hawryluk with her letter of appointment. help people. But talk to d ow n , n o t k n owme in a year.” to Hawryluk Legal Advisers ing whether she would even Asked if her style will be qualify. “I thought it would be after partner Haris Boonsup as confrontational as Mr Cungood to apply but I wasn’t sure stopped working with her. ningham, whose reputation The company offers advice was such that police would if they would take me because on immigration matters, retire- sometimes ask that a person I was Canadian.”

Her company in Thailand ment visas, family cases, real with a problem not call him, and whose name alone, if – she works as a legal adviser estate and corporate law.

Asked what inspired her mentioned, would often make because only Thais may be heard before Thai courts – is to apply for a basically unpaid jet-ski extortionists back off, Haris & Hawryluk, though she post looking after Australians she said, “No, not at all. That’s says this name will change soon who get into trouble in Phuket, definitely not my style.”

‘No need to worry about martial law’ Continued from page 1.

Gen Prayuth gave an assurance that only some sections of the Martial Law Act would be enforced, to protect lives and property. Other provisions would not be enforced because they would have widespread impact and cause future problems.

The army chief said he

could not say for certain how long martial law would remain in force. It would depend on the situation.

Asked if martial law could lead to a full-scale coup, he replied: “Who would answer a question like that?”

Martial law would be lifted after the situation had improved, he said.

“Our intention is to push the country forward. We hope all government officials and members of the public sector cooperate, so that problems can be quickly resolved. We will try to reach that point as soon as possible, but don’t ask whether it [martial law] will stay a long time or not.

“We only want to see the country in peace, with security.

Nobody wants to keep this law in place for a long time. Let us all help find a way out as soon as possible,” Gen Prayuth said.

Gen Prayuth said he would definitely not allow further bloodshed on Thai soil.

He said parties in the po-

litical conflict, and all others concerned, particularly the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), would be invited to meet for talks. It was necessary that they take part in a process to find ways out of the conflict.

He also said he wanted the protesters to go home.

The army chief insisted that all sides must stop all activities that could provoke violence. If the violence continues, there will never be any talks, he said.

“Parties in the conf lict must be brought together, to meet and talk in a peaceful atmosphere.

“As long as there is no peace and there are still acts of provocation, there will never be talks,” Gen Prayuth said.

The POMC director asked all government officials to continue to work as usual, saying they should not worry about the imposition of martial law.

Soldiers would try to cause

the least possible violation of human rights in enforcing martial law, to cause the least trouble for the people, he said.

Gen Prayuth said he had not thought about imposing a curfew.

Puchong Nutrawong, secretary-general of the Election Commission, said after a meeting with Gen Prayuth that the army chief said if an election was likely to lead to violence and death, it should be delayed.

Mr Puchong also said Gen Prayuth ordered cabinet secretary-general Ampon Kittiampon to coordinate with politicians in working out political solutions to the problem.

No Army troops are stationed in Phuket. The only military presence is the Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet, which has its base in Cape Panwa.

Officers there declined to comment on the situation.

Read more about the imposition of martial law on page 11.

Additional reporting by Bangkok Post. thephuketnews

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Dive industry figure arrested for Austrian embezzlement Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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erman resident and dive industry figure Detlef Gerhard Hewer was arrested on Tuesday afternoon (May 20) on a request from the Austrian Embassy in Bangkok.

Details are sketchy. It is understood that the charge is one of fraud or embezzlement, but the victim is not mentioned in the police arrest documents.

Hewer was the founder of Hewer is escorted in handcuffs along Nanai Rd after his arrest. Eden Divers, at one time one Photo: Investigation Division, Immigration Bureau of Thailand. of the most aggressive and

fastest growing dive operations in the region. Initially it operated out of offices in Patong but later moved to Khao Lak, The company’s website still lists “Franky”, as he was known in the community, as director.

Since 2010 Hewer has been on a list of foreigners wanted for various offences, but police said they had two addresses for him – one in Patong and one in Khao Lak – and they did not know at which one he lived.

On Tuesday, however, they staked out the address in Nanai Rd, Patong, and arrested

him when he arrived home.

After questioning, Hewer was put on a plane to Bangkok.

On Wednesday (May 21) a member of staff at the Austrian Embassy told The Phuket News on condition of anonymity that Hewer is accused of embezzling money from 32 clients for whom he was supposed to deliver kitchen equipment, furniture and electronics in various parts of Europe.

It is alleged he failed to deliver the goods, but kept the money.

The total sum involved

was more than 175,000 Euros – about B7.7 million.

Hewer is expected to spend at least a month in Bangkok going through the procedure for his extradition to Austria.

A Detlef Gerhard Hewer is widely listed on the internet as director of KUM Logistik Co, which appears to have gone out of business in 2008, a year before Hewer appeared in Phuket.

However, it is not known whether or not the two are the same man.

Additional reporting by Eakkapop Thongtub

Nigerian believed to be part Swede in Patong death leap of new crack cocaine gang A NIGERIAN WAS ARrested in Patong on Tuesday (May 20) on charges of possession of crack cocaine for sale. Police say they believe he was in the process of setting up a network to sell to tourists.

The man, Felik Sikofee, 31, was caught with 8.95 grams of crystal cocaine contained in a Durex condoms box. Police also seized B35,000 and a cell phone.

Sikofee was arrested after undercover police set up a meeting with him at the Baan Nai Hua restaurant on Nanai Rd, posing as buyers.

Under questioning, Sikofee confirmed information police had received that he was one of a group of foreigners who had come to Phuket to establish themselves as the “go-to guys” for cocaine in Patong. Police are now looking for his associates.

The Nigerian was charged with possession of a Category 2 drug with intent to sell.

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Lifeguards miss date on beaches T H E ISLA N D’S LI F E guards were not back on the beaches yesterday (May 22) as hoped, because all the equipment they need is not yet ready.

Prathaiyut Cheuayuan, owner of Phuket Lifeguard Co, said on Wednesday, “I have received notice from the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation that I must sign the contract within seven days.

“But [in order to meet the terms of the contract] I still need time to prepare and check all the equipment and distribute it to 38 beaches all over Phuket.” @thephuketnews

A 50-YEAR-OLD SWEDish man leapt to his death at 2am on Wednesday (May 21) from the third floor of the Absolute Guesthouse opposite Soi Nanai 2 in Patong after a row with his Thai wife.

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the man lying dead in front of the building.

Questioning motorbike taxi drivers in the area and other witnesses, officers learned that the man had been seen and heard arguing with his wife before he jumped.

He is believed to have

died instantly on impact with the ground.

The body was sent to Patong hospital to await the instructions of the family.

The man is not being named until relatives have been informed.

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Murdered by a blow to the face: Alexei Slabinskiy.

NA results that arrived in Phuket last weekend confirm that a body found in the Phuket countryside is that of missing Russian Alexei Slabinskiy.

The body was found on March 29 in a badly decayed condition, dumped in a patch of scrub in the Baan Rieng area.

Pol Lt Peerajit Noopayon of Cherng Talay Police confirmed to The Phuket News on Monday (May 19) that DNA from the body shows a close match with DNA taken from his sister, Tatiana Novoselova.

Lt Peerajit said the DNA results were confirmed by dental matching with records from a clinic where Mr Slabinsky had dental treatment.

Apart from the DNA and dental tests, the Police Forensics Laboratory in Bangkok also carried out an autopsy to establish the cause of his death.

“The forensic laboratory confirmed that he was killed by a blow to his face with a blunt object,” Lt Peerajit said.

Mr Slabinskiy disappeared on March 7, believed to have been kidnapped by two other Russians on Phuket.

Even before the body was found, a hunt was launched

for the suspected abductors, Aleksandr Novichkov and Andrei Zabelin, a rogue Russian Navy officer wanted in his home country for large-scale theft of Navy provisions.

Police believe both men have managed to get out of Thailand. Interpol and the Russian police have been alerted.

The reasons for Mr Slabinskiy’s abduction and murder are still not clear. One theory is that he fell foul of Russian loan sharks.

Another is that he may have been involved in ripping off a rich Russian in a property deal.

With his death and the escape of his abductors, the truth may never be known.

Man arrested with big meth haul and AK47 POLICE MADE A MAJOR drug bust on Tuesday evening (May 20) when they arrested a 42-year-old man and seized 7,455 methamphetamine pills and a beat-up AK-47 semi-automatic rifle and ammunition.

Saranyu Salee, was arrested in a small hut in Pa Khlok, Thalang, as he was preparing to do the rounds, distributing the pills to local dealers.

Police learned about Saranyu from an informant who told them an armed drug dealer was bringing the meth pills in by longtail boat, mooring it in a klong near the hut.

There are many small

klongs along the Pa Khlok coast thought to be used by drug smugglers who bring their wares across by boat from Krabi or Phang Nga to avoid having to drive through the police checkpoint at Tha Chat Chai at the northern tip of the island. Eakkapop Thongtub

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No one was hurt.

The back of the pickup truck can just be seen behind the wall on the right Kriangsak Chuchatpong, director of the Phuket City Municipality Technical Department headed a team armed with chain saws to clean up the mess near a play school on Toh Sae Hill on the eastern edge of town. Eakkapop Thongtub thephuketnews

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Phoenix-like, Super Cheap is reborn from the ashes Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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huket’s favourite low-end supermarket, Super Cheap, is once again open for shoppers following a seven-month rebuild after it was totally destroyed by a massive fire on October 16 last year.

Although no public announcement has been made of the reopening and construction is not yet complete, two main buildings are already open, and word of mouth had packed the car parks

by Wednesday (May 21) when The Phuket News visited.

Shoppers can already browse through electrical equipment, computers, clothing, vegetables, fresh meat and fish, and other products.

After the disastrous fire, which razed the rubberwood and tin sheet structure in a matter of five hours, Super Cheap now has its own specialist Fire Department.

The main management of Super Cheap could not be reached on Wednesday, but a member of the department staff told The Phuket News, “We keep an eye on the whole complex 24 hours a day, with four

Workers are still putting the finished touches to one of the two new buildings, but shoppers are already going in and out. fire officers in each shift, aided by the security guards.

“If any security guard sees anything that might indicate a fire, they will inform the fire department immediately.

“Our department is also going

to train all staff in basic fire fighting techniques and also on how to help evecuate the complex in case of fire.

“We have already installed CO2 and water fire extinguishers at 30 points around the buildings, and

we will soon install signage for the fire exits. In addition we have two fire trucks. All the equipment is now ready for use.”

The fire in October began in a section filled with plastics which fuelled the rapid spread of the blaze.

Cop surrenders to answer lethal shooting charge A POLICE OFFICER WORKing in Phuket’s provincial narcotics unit turned himself in on Saturday (May 17) to answer charges that he shot and killed a karaoke hostess on the street the previous night.

Nootsika Glaseuk, 36, from Ranong, had just walked out of the Saraphan Pleng pub near Chalong Circle when she was hit in the head by a bullet fired from a passing pickup truck.

Ms Nootsika, who worked at the nearby Ginggaew Karaoke, was hit in the right side of her head, causing instantaneous death.

Questioning witnesses, officers learned that the victim had gone to the pub to eat and drink with friends. She left about 20 minutes later.

As she walked out a single shot was fired from a pick-up truck driving towards Chalong Circle.

Ms Nootsika collapsed on the ground.

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whether we are going to charge him or not.”

Pol Lt Kraisorn Boonprasob, who is in charge of the investigation, confirmed that SSM Sompong has denied shooting anything or anyone.

Officers, he added, had retrieved the bullet casing from the scene and it will be sent for DNA analysis to see if SSM Sompong handled it.

Col Peerayut explained, “We need to question witnesses and look at circumstantial, physical and documentary evidence and so on.

“At this point we cannot confirm that he did it or that he did not do it; he can tell us anything he wants.

“It will take about two weeks for things to become clearer.”

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The Saraphan Pleng pub. Photo: Google Street View Pol Col Peerayut Karajedi, Deputy Commander of Phuket Police, told The Phuket News on Monday (May 19) that the suspected shooter, Pol Sen Sgt Maj Sompong Santathiwong, had denied firing the shot that killed Ms Nootsika.

“We suspected that it might be him who fired the shot. He came to meet the investigators to declare his innocence. He denied shooting her and has said he will defend himself in court,” said Col Peerayut.

“The legal process is proceeding, and the charges will depend on the evidence. Right now, nothing is clear, it’s all just suspicion.

“Investigators are collecting evidence and sending it to the Police Forensic Science Unit.

“The investigation will continue until we have a conclusion. Then, we will decide

However, despite thousands being in the building at the time, no one was killed or injured.

Firefighters were unable to stop the flames destroying Super Cheap but were able to prevent it from spreading to other buildings nearby.

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‘Serial rapist’ surrenders for attack on women, 29 and 14 Eakkapop Thongtub editor@classactmedia.co.th

A Workers pick through the smouldering remains of the wood-and-tin shanties.

Worker camp fire destroys a dozen shacks A DOZEN HOUSES IN A large work camp near the Loch Palm Golf Course were razed by fire on Wednesday morning (May 21) but firefighters managed to stop the flames from spreading to more than 100 other shacks nearby.

It took more than an hour to bring the flames under control.

The cause of the fire was suspected to be a short circuit in one of the shanties. No one was hurt. This was the third work camp fire in Phuket in two weeks. Suthicha Sirirat

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Territorial Defense Volunteer was arrested on Tuesday (May 20) on charges of raping two Burmese women, one of them just 14 years old, on May 8.

It is alleged that the 44-year-old man, who for legal reasons cannot be named, was driving along the Ao Yon-Khao Khad road in the early evening when he came across a Burmese woman waiting for a local bus. He offered her a lift and she accepted.

As they drove along, he demanded to see her papers.

She showed him her passport, demonstrating that she was in Thailand legally.

When they arrived at the restaurant where she worked, the volunteer spotted her 14-year-old niece Doen (not her real name) and demanded to see her passport, too.

Doen did not have it with her, so he ordered them both into his car. Terrified, they complied.

The alleged multiple rapist is frisked by police after he surrendered to them on Tuesday.

T he volu nt e e r d rove around until it was dark, then parked his car in a lonely spot and raped both of them.

Afterwards he threatened the aunt until she handed over two mobile phones, a gold ring and B5,000 cash. The total value of the extorted possessions was about B22,400.

After that, he drove a little further before dumping them by the side of the road and

driving away.

Eight days later, on Friday (May 16), the aunt summoned up the courage to report the rape and theft to police, who were able to identify the volunteer.

He surrendered on Tuesday at 10am at Phuket Town Police Station, and was placed in custody.

It appears that this is not the first time the volunteer has

done this, police said. “We have no tangible evidence that this man raped the two women.

“But from discreet inquiries we have heard reports that he has done this many times around Phuket Town and in the Chalong area,” Col Arayapan Pukbuakhao, Deputy Superintendent of Muang police station told The Phuket News.

“Most of the victims didn’t want to report to us about being raped, but we heard about someone posing as as a [police] officer who would stroll around night markets and the bus terminal.

“When he met a beautiful Burmese, he would confront her and demand to check her passport, then take her somewhere where he would rape her and steal her belongings.

“Right now he is in the court cells. We have confiscated his car and are now collecting forensic evidence, as well as examining CCTV footage at the bus terminal.

We will wrap up this case as soon as possible.

“We have already taken full statements from the Burmese ladies in case they run away back home for fear their attacker may come after them.”

The volunteer has so far been charged with rape of the aunt and assaulting her in front of others [Doen]; raping a minor; and extortion, compounded by carrying out the crimes at night and while using a vehicle.

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The villagers’ blockade is aimed at stopping all large vehicles from using the road.

Villagers block road in protest over dust, mud

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ork on a la rge low-end property development in Kathu has stopped after local people blockaded the site to express their displeasure at the dust and mud created by trucks and other construction machinery along the road past their homes.

In some cases, they say, walls have been cracked by the vibration from passing heavy vehicles.

The blockade by residents of Bang Tong in Kathu, close to the Tung Thong Police Station, began last Wednesday (May 14). As a result, Kathu Municipality has ordered a temporary halt to work on the site while an agreement is

worked out between the locals and the developer.

Residents complain that they have lived with dust and mud for months, and fives houses have cracks in the walls.

“I can’t stand it any more,” said one, on condition of anonymity. “The dust constantly comes into my house and all over the road. Originally the construction management sent people to hose down the road but they haven’t done that for two or three months.”

A woman resident, who also declined to give her name, said, “My house is all cracked.

I’m scared [it’s gong to fall down].”

A manager of the construction team speaking, like almost everyone else, on condition he was not named, told The

Phuket News, “Yes, we already know about this. We are waiting for the local people to tell us what they want and show us evidence of damage. After we have discussed it we can all stick to the same agreed solution.”

On Friday (May 16) Kathu District Officer Sayan Chanajaiwong (who did agree to be named) told The Phuket News, “Kathu Municipality has ordered construction to stop until an arrangement satisfactory to all is agreed.”

This may take some time; the locals have said they don’t want any trucks at all using the road.

This is the third road blockade in Phuket in a month by people fed up of not getting solutions to their problems any other way.

Dredging of channel to marinas halted over environment worries DREDGING OF THE SAPAM Bay channel leading to Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina has been suspended after complaints that it was threatening local prawn farms and the environment in general along the banks of the waterway.

Although the marinas, local fishermen and other boat people along the channel are in favour of the dredging – which began in March and will allow all but the largest boats to navigate the channel at low tide – the method being used is controversial.

At a meeting on Thursday last week (May 15), chaired

by Vice-Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosuthirak, the prawn farmers association complained that the method used – an auger dredger using an Archimedes screw to lift the mud from the bottom of the channel and @thephuketnews

then pump it the banks – was a damaging way to perform the dredging.

The Marine Department received a budget of B12 million for dredging the channel, but using a suction dredger to pump the bed material out to sea. The contract is for dredging three kilometres of the channel to a width of 30 metres and a depth of 1.5 metres.

An official from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment proposed that the Marine Department stop using the auger dredger, and come up with a more environmentally-friendly way of doing it. This would then be subject to approvalof an environmental Impact Assessment and a public hearing.

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PHUKET ISLAND IS A world-class destination popular with both Thai and foreign tourists. Its pristine beaches and crystal-clear water act as a draw to tourists whose numbers reached 12 million in 2013 alone.

However, the rising number of visitors means that the ecosystem of the island is being compromised. One growing concern is over the amount of rubbish being thrown in the sea by tourist boats, which damages the coral reef and eventually litters the beaches.

The project “Return Beauty to Nai Harn,” is a collaboration between government and private sectors. Involving local schoolchildren, members of the public, tourists, local vendors and conservation agencies, the project also aims to raise awareness of ecotourism and to to develop a sense of pride for Phuket beaches and underwater resources.

Set to take place as soon as possible, the project is made up of three components:

Sixty divers will take part in an underwater clean-up.

Nai Harn coral reef cleanup by 60 volunteer divers; Nai Harn Beach clean up by around 400 members of the public, including school children, students, tourists, local vendors, and government officials; An exhibition and demonstration to educate participants on nature conservation and recycling of refuse.

Government agencies and local communities taking part will include the Phuket Provincial Authority, Rawai Municipality, Phuket Of-

fice of Marine and Coastal Resources Conservation, Phuket Marine and Coastal Resources Office, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Rawai schools, and villagers from Tambon Rawai.

Private-sector organisations supporting the program include Nai Harn Beach Condominium, Palm Oasis Boutique Hotel Phuket, Rawai Cable TV, Phuket TV English Channel, local restaurants and beach chair operators on Nai Harn beach.

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Teens die in smash on Rawai road TWO TEENAGERS ON A motorbike died in a crash near the Shell Museum in Rawai on Friday night (May 16).

University student Piyabut Thongngam, 18, died on the scene. His companion, Jenista Purivani, also 18, died after being rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

She had just graduated from high school and was due to start in university on Monday (May 19).

Thada Sotraksa of Chalong Police told The Phuket News that it is not yet clear what happened, whether they crashed by themselves or whether they were hit by “a black truck”.

He explained that initially police were not sure because the only injuries they appeared to have sustained were head injuries.

If they had been in collision with another vehicle they would normally have other injuries.

“I have to wait until the medical examinations are complete,” he said.

However, since he spoke, relatives of the dead teens said that another driver had witnessed the crash and said the black truck had swiped the motorbike and then driven on. After seeing news reports that witness has since given a statement to the police.

Viset Rd, which is fast and straight near the Shell Museum, and has no central reservation, is notorious for crashes caused by people speeding or performing sudden unannounced U-turns.

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mbulance sirens wailed on the coast of Phuket on Wednesday (May 21) as their crews took part in an emergency exercise carried out in provinces along the Andaman Coast.

The exercise was based on a scenario that involved a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal passing close and causing a storm surge along Thailand’s coastline.

Local people, schoolchildren, officials, communications experts, rescue workers and heavy machinery operators combined to practice protecting the lives and property of both residents and tourists, and saving victims of the surge.

The virtual practice started with all organisations being informed of the cyclone bringing high winds and deluges of rain.

At 11:10 am sirens sounded, and students, locals, business operators and tourists in the high-risk area around villages 6, 7 and 8 in Tambon Wichit all ran from the danger area, heading for the designated

IN BRIEF KATHU

Two animal photo touts arrested Kathu police arrested arrested two wild animal photo touts on Bangla Rd, Patong, on Sunday night (May 18). One was carrying an iguana and the other a loris.

Suchai Chareuphu, 32, from Phang Nga was arrested with a loris and a camera while Boonso Kentao, 34, was caught with the iguana and a camera.

The offence car ries a maximum penalty of one month in jail or a fine of B1,000, or both.

THALANG A ‘victim’ of the ‘tourist boat collision’ is brought gently off a rescuing speedboat. evacuation centre at Baan Ao Nam Bor School, five kilometres away.

To add to the reality of the scenario, reports came in of tour boats colliding in heavy waves, with two tourists washed overboard and in danger of drowning.

The rescuers managed successfully to pull them all out of the water and take them to hospital.

Sun Jantharawong, Director of the Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and

Mitigation, explained, “This practice is a province-level exercise involving also Krabi and Trang.

“Its aim is to heighten readiness in skills, to build experience in participants, and to reinforce the practices as part of our rescue system in order to preserve lives and property.

“It is also aimed at building confidence among residents of the island and tourists.”

Saree Panichakul, Phuket Deputy Governor (Palad) said,

“This was a fictional scenario, but our analysis [of weather patterns] tells us that it is quite possible it could happen to any Andaman coast province.

“If it were to happen, it would be a major disaster.

“So all organisations need to cooperate and practice their actions to instil confidence in the people who live in Phuket by showing them the readiness of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department and local organisations and civil servants.”

Smith: Keep an eye on quake faults CONTROVERSIAL DISASter expert Dr Smith Dharmasaroja, in Phuket on Sunday (May 18), warned that Phuket and Phang Nga must keep an

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eye on the Klong Marui fault line in order to be ready for earthquakes.

Speaking at a seminar on mitigation of disasters such as the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Dr Smith, who is head of the board that oversees the National Disaster Warning Centre, said, “Following the earthquake in the northern part of Thailand and several movements of the earth’s crust around Thailand, I came here today to share my knowledge of the organisation needed to prepare for disaster.

“Phuket and the Andaman coast area must keep an eye on the Klong Marui fault, which is an active fault stretching across Phuket and the Andaman Sea. “Klong Marui is a small fault, so if there is an earthquake, it will not be serious – only about 3 or 4 on the Richter Scale – but it will affect houses close to the fault.

“If we have good protection and a good warning system, lives and property in Phuket ... will be safer and there will be no losses.

“This will require preparation for the future, as in other countries. I believe advance preparation or advance knowledge for the people or organ-

Once controversial, Dr Smith Dharmasaroja is now the guru of disaster warning. isations involved will reduce the loss of life and property.”

In 1998 Dr Smith predicted that Phuket and the Andaman Coast would at some stage suffer a quake-generated tsunami.

His remarks sparked rumours that a tsunami was already on its way, and many promptly fled for the hills.

The then-governor of the island, Chadej Insawang, along with the entire tourism industry, were furious, and Dr Smith was relieved of his post in the Thai Meteorological Department.

When the tsunami did come, six years later, the thenPM, Thaksin Shinawatra, rehabilitated him and put him in

charge of creating a nationwide disaster warning system.

The meeting on Sunday was aimed at bolstering knowledge and understanding of tsunamis, and ways to provide timely warnings and handle any disaster caused by the waves.

Passkorn Jantarasup, Director of the Department of Mineral Resources in Bangkok, explained to The Phuket News, “There is one seismic sensor in Phuket and two in Phang Nga covering the Klong Marui fault.

“The official definition states that a fault is active if there is at least one quake in 11,000 years. So Klong Marui is ‘active’.

“The fault is 140 kilometres long, stretching from Surat Thani to Phuket, and running parallel to the Ranong Fault.

“The most recent quake in Phuket originating in the Klong Marui Fault was in Srisoonthorn in April, 2012.

It registered 4.3 on the Richter scale.” That quake damaged 35 homes.

“We monitor the behaviour of the fault – whether movement is to the left or the right, what the magnitude is, and how large a future quake might be.”

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Man and dog killed in road crash A man and his dog were killed on Thursday night last week (May 15) when a pick-up truck ploughed into the motorbike and sidecar they were travelling in.

T he dead ma n was named as Nooglai Triviset, 48. The driver of the truck, Tawee Siamlaem, 33, said that Mr Nooglai had swerved in front of him on the road to Baan Don, close to the Thalang crossroads, and he was unable to react fast enough to avoid a collision.

Police questioned witnesses at the scene and Mr Nooglai’s body was taken to Thalang.

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Teen hangs self in work camp A 17 year-old boy, apparently distressed that his parents planned to send him back to Isarn, hanged himself on Monday afternoon (May 19).

The boy’s mother, Boonchu Saendam, 44, called police at 3:30pm to report that her son, Todsaporn Huajaicham had hanged himself at the JV Mit Co work camp in Baan Pru Samapan, Thepkrasattri.

A distraught Mrs Boonchu told officers who responded to her call that she had gone out of the dwelling for a couple of hours. When she returned she found her son hanging from a crossbeam in the roof. Attempts by neighbours to revive the boy were unsuccessful.

She said that Todsaporn might have been distressed about being sent to Isarn.

He said that he had lived most of his life in Phuket and did not want to go.

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Filthy Phuket klong problem is ‘solved’ Suthichai Sirirat editor@classactmedia.co.th

A Now don’t you move: A police officer with Dawreung after her capture.

Lotion devotion ends in Patong commotion DAWREUNG BUDDA, 31, from Nakhon Phanom, was arrested last Friday afternoon (May 16) for theft.

But this was no ordinary thief. She had a specialty: stealing sunscreen lotion.

Alerted to a series of thefts from covenience stores in Patong, police tracked her down after identifying her from CCTV footage.

Spotted by officers, Dawreung made a bolt for it, down the road and into some woods. She was no

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match for Phuket’s finest, however, and they nabbed her after a short chase.

They seized 20 bottles of sunscreen and her motorcycle, and charged her with theft using a vehicle.

Sadly for this tale, it turned out that Dawreung was not addicted to sunscreen, nor did she have some unusual supersensitivity to sunlight. She admitted that she had stolen lotion on other occasions, and sold it to market traders for a bit of cash.

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strict warning to hotels and other businesses not to dump sewage and foul water into Klong Bang Tao at the south end of BangTao Bay has paid dividends, Phuket Vice-Governor Somkiet Sungkhaosutthirak said on Thursday last week (May 15) after visiting the klong.

“Cherng Talay Municipality has issued warnings to businesses and hotels that if anyone is caught releasing untreated waste into the canal or the sea they risk arrest and the closure of their business.

“Today I came to follow up on the situation and we found there was only a small quantity of bad water. Partly this was because it was high tide, so it was difficult to see if there was any foul water.”

Cherng Talay Mayor MaAnn Samran said, “This bad water problem happened last year and again this year. Now it is already partly solved.

“As a temporary solution

V/Gov Somkiet (third from left) points to all that good water flowing along the klong. we dredged all the sediment out of the klong. For the long term, we are building a wastewater treatment plant.

“When that is finished, it will be capable of cleaning all

the wastewater in the area. We will enforce the law prohibiting fouling of the klong and the sea. In June, we will call a meeting to take care of this bad water.”

It was not explained why the vice-governor decided to check the site at high tide, after recent heavy rain, which must have combined to sluice out the klong.

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Bursting the bubble

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ost island residents hardly lifted an eyebrow upon hearing news of the latest declaration of martial law. Tis the nature of Phuket’s ‘bubble’ in times like these, when for many, it’s just business as usual.

Although the declaration technically applies to the whole of the kingdom (see stories on page 1, 2 and 11), an unspoken assumption among a majority of the island’s populace, especially those who lived here through the 2006 coup and all the subsequent turmoil, is that the conflict – the physical aspect of it anyway – is something mostly affecting Bangkok, if not the rural North and Northeast.

Not unlike a popular primetime TV drama, Thailand’s ongoing political saga has provided a convenient escape for concerned locals, who tune

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Aussie, Aussie, Canuck?

Is it really the last stand?

[Re. Canadian is new Australian Honorary Consul in Phuket]

[Re. Phuket: One last push then I’ll surrender – Suthep] I think I’ll have to see it for myself to believe it ... I can’t seem to recall how many times Suthep has called for a “last push” or “final protest”.

The reality is no matter who is in office, the opposing side will be out on the streets protesting.

Mike

“It would be fun”. The position is not one of fun, but that of responsibility and hard work. Can’t believe a Canadian is the Australian Consul...

Great going whoever selected her. She may be an astute business woman, but no Aussie!

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which government PR and hotel newsletters continue to reiterate the persistence of peace in the region and the fact that there are direct flights bypassing Bangkok. Meanwhile, expats write home to concerned loved ones, telling them not to take international news reports too seriously – “Everything is okay here, it will blow over soon.”

But consider stepping outside of the bubble, even if only for a moment, and you may come to the intimidating realisation that perhaps it won’t just blow over this time.

However, no matter what resolution the parties in Bangkok come to, Phuket will still face the same challenges: Coping with increased development, ensuring a steady water supply, and a desperate need for public transport.

Perhaps we are inwardlooking for a reason.

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in and out of the latest action with the click of a remote control; not to mention the expats fulfilling their political analyst aspirations on web forums. But as the national crisis persists, familiar questions linger – will it blow over? Will this time be any different?

In case you had any doubts, the local government wasted no time offering reassurances (see page 1). Optimists point out that, if anything, turmoil in the capital tends to provide a temporary boost for domestic tourism to the island and surrounding region, as we saw in 2006, 2008, 2010 and most recently, in March this year, when many Bangkokians opted to flee the chaos for the relative peace and ‘normalcy’ that we often take for granted.

If there was a crisis concerning the island, it appears to be one of damage control – in

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Australians in Phuket will love this intelligent and charming lady, definitively!

Serbian

Digging up the DNA truth [Re. Cop surrenders to deny shooting woman on Phuket street] DNA f rom the shooter?

C’mon. Surely the reporter is adding conjecture, and means to state ballistics from the officer’s gun will be checked against the bullet.

Skeptik

New shopping mall is last straw [Re. Phuket Poll: Should Phuket become a shopping centre for the region?]

The options should have been: Phuket is already a huge shopping mall. A few more outlets won’t make any difference.

I don’t care, I won’t be here much longer.

Geoffphuket Geoff, to many peoples delight, though I may still express my opinion, I have chosen your option 2. In fact, even as a holiday destination I will

probably look elsewhere, in fact may even avoid Thailand all together.

The stuff that now flows to the ocean is a pretty good metaphor for what Thailand, and especially Phuket, is becoming.

Laurie Howells Okay with me as long it’s not in Chalong or Rawai.

Horst

Tourists might just go elsewhere [Re. New Blu Phuket mall aimed at capturing booming tourist arrivals] Tourist are a fickle breed.

They can go anywhere with their money.

If there’s a perceived safety risk somewhere, they go somewhere else. If they perceive that tourists get ripped off, they go somewhere else. If the natural beauty becomes polluted with sewage, they go somewhere else.

Any of this sound familiar?

If the political upheaval, pollution, and tourist rip-offs aren’t resolved soon, Thailand

can kiss the great tourist increase goodbye.

Jim I hope they are thinking longterm and are building a blue lagoon with white sand and palm trees planted in pots – because the beaches will soon be closed due to black water.

Jome

Storm warning [Re. Storm surge disaster exercise planned as cyclone season approaches Phuket] It was very busy down this end of the island, Cape Panwa, and a lot of people attended, but I am glad that I knew about it before it happened. There were some bewildered people!

Timinphuket

Murky waters [Re. German dive industry figure arrested in Phuket on Austrian warrant] Today, we may understand why the Thai administration wants to clean-up the dive industry of rogue foreigners working as dive instructors or as dive centre operators.

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IN BRIEF BANGKOK

Airport roads in capital ‘could be congested’ Operators of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are advising passengers to allow extra time and use alternative transportation when available because martial law checkpoints are causing traffic jams.

Suvarnabhumi general manager Rawewan Netrakavesna said on Tuesday passengers should consider using the Airport Rail Link instead of the highways to get to the airport.

Checkpoints “could pose problems” as the army deployed troops in and around Bangkok.

The train service could be a better choice for travellers heading to Suvarnabhumi, she said.

NARATHIWAT

Soldiers survive roadside bombing Eight soldiers returning from delivering food to an Islamic community had a lucky escape when a roadside bomb malfunctioned in Rueso district of Narathiwat province on Tuesday.

The bomb only partially detonated, but still left a substantial crater.

Police said the attack occurred about 12.10pm.

The eight soldiers on four motorcycles were returning to their base after delivering food to mullahs at Ban Kado mosque in Ban Kado village of Rueso Ork sub-district .

CHIANG MAI

Abbot defends photo taken in ‘theme park’ The abbot of the venerable Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai said he had no idea the photo of him on a roller coaster ride at a California theme park would cause a negative reaction.

The picture, which began to circulate on the internet last week, showed five Buddhists monks riding on what appeared to be the ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.

A monk seated in the front row, sandwiched by two other monks, was Phra Thep Worasitthajarn, the Wat Doi Suthep abbot.

The photo was dated June 21, 2012, but it generated widespread criticism from internet users after it came to light. Some commentators said a theme park was no place for monks. @thephuketnews

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Army invokes martial law, urges both sides to talk East Asia, told a congressional committee in Washington.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in a statement urged all sides to show “utmost restraint” and avoid violence.

Niwattumrong, who replaced Yingluck, also called for fresh polls on August 3 to cut through the political quagmire, urging election authorities to help craft a decree for the king’s endorsement next week.

But the protesters say they will not stomach new polls without widespread reforms to weaken Thaksin’s influence on Thai politics.

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hailand’s army chief imposed martial law Tuesday after months of deadly anti-government protests caused political paralysis, but insisted the intervention did not amount to yet another military coup.

Gun-toting troops fanned out after martial law was declared in a dawn broadcast, as General Prayut Chan-O-Cha exploited century-old legislation that confers far-reaching powers on the armed forces to act in an emergency.

But he left the caretaker civilian government in office and later invited the country’s warring political factions to sit down for talks, as the United States, the EU, Japan and Southeast Asian neighbours urged Thailand to stay on a democratic track and resolve its differences peacefully.

Thailand’s caretaker prime minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan issued his own plea for harmony in the country, telling reporters the government wanted “peace and order to prevail in the country.”

Soldiers and military vehicles were seen in the heart of the capital’s retail and hotel district. Troops were also positioned at TV stations where broadcasts were suspended under sweeping censorship orders, although most residents appeared largely unfazed.

The dismissal of prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra earlier this month in a controversial court ruling has stoked tensions in the kingdom, which has endured years of political turmoil.

“Red Shirt” supporters of Yingluck and her brother Thaksin Shinawatra, who was deposed as premier in a 2006 coup, have warned of the threat of civil war if power is handed to an unelected leader, as opposition protesters demand.

Thaksin, who lives abroad

A soldier stands outside the Government Public Relations Department after martial law was imposed on Tuesday. Thailand’s army on May 20 declared martial law across the crisis-gripped kingdom to restore order following months of anti-government protests that have left 28 people dead and hundreds wounded. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault to avoid a jail term for corruption, said on Twitter that the imposition of martial law was expected but must not “destroy” democracy.

The backdrop is a nearly decade-long struggle pitting a royalist establishment – backed by parts of the military, judiciary and Bangkok-based elite – against Thaksin’s billionaire family, which has traditionally enjoyed strong support among poor and rural voters in the north.

‘Situation not normal’ It was not immediately clear how the intervention of the generals – traditionally seen as staunch defenders of the monarchy – would affect the balance in the long-running power struggle.

The government officially remained in office, and Gen-

eral Prayut presented himself as a mediator.

“We are in the process of inviting both sides to talk but at the minute the situation is still not normal... that’s why I have had to invoke martial law,” he told reporters.

“The military will not tolerate any more loss of lives.”

Martial law allows the army to ban public gatherings, restrict people’s movements, conduct searches, impose curfews and detain suspects for up to seven days.

Thailand has been without a fully functioning government since December, disrupting government spending, spooking investors and deterring

foreign tourists.

Southeast Asia’s secondbiggest economy is sliding towards recession and Japan, whose companies have some of the biggest foreign investment in Thailand, also expressed “grave concerns” at the unfolding crisis.

The United States, a key ally of Thailand, urged the military to ensure freedom of speech and media, and to abide by its pledges that the move was “temporary.”

“We want to see the early restitution of full democracy in Thailand and respect for Thailand’s democratic institutions,” Danny Russel, the assistant secretary of state for

‘No need to panic’ The early-hours announcement on military-run television said martial law had been invoked after nearly seven months of protests that have left 28 people dead and hundreds wounded.

Anti-government demonstrators vowed to remain on the streets.

“We will still keep fighting – we have not won at all,” their firebrand leader Suthep Thaugsuban said at a rally late Tuesday.

His movement forced the annulment of elections in February and is pressing the Thai upper chamber to invoke the constitution to dump the caretaker government and appoint a new premier.It is unclear what legal basis they are drawing on.

Some 25 senators signed a petition Tuesday urging the interventionist Constitutional Court to move against the cabinet.

But on the streets of the capital, where a military crackdown on pro-Thaksin Red Shirts protests in 2010 under the previous government left dozens dead, life mostly went on as usual. AFP

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IN BRIEF INDONESIA

Presidential favourite picks running mate Indonesia’s presidential frontrunner has picked a popular for mer vice president who is a formidable political operator as his running mate for elections in July, a party official said Monday.

Joko Widodo, who has become a hugely popular figure during his time as Jakarta governor due to his common touch, has selected Jusuf Kalla, 72, as his vice presidential candidate, the official said.

VIETNAM

4,000 Chinese nationals await evacuation: report Thousands of Chinese nationals are awaiting evacuation from riot-hit Vietnam, state-run media said Monday, as Hanoi moved to stifle fresh protests over a territorial dispute between the two countries. More than 3,000 Chinese have already returned home, reports said at the weekend.

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India’s Hindu hardliners see Modi as ‘one of their own’ Rachel O’Brien

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oung men gaze reverently at the flame-shaped memorial to a Hindu supremacist in the grounds of India’s biggest grassroots religious organisation, which prime minister-elect Narendra Modi joined as a boy.

In the city of Nagpur, opposite a black-painted statue of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Hedgewar, the solemn tribute to his successor Madhav Golwalkar is a reminder of what critics say is the group’s deep-rooted religious prejudice.

Back in 1938, Golwalkar said India’s non-Hindus must adopt Hindu culture, language and religion – “they must cease to be foreigners, or may stay in the country, wholly subordinated to the Hindu nation, claiming nothing, deserving no privileges, far less any preferential treatment”.

Across India, thousands of RSS followers campaigned for Modi ahead of his victory last week, which saw his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the first parliamentary majority in 30 years.

That effort, as well as longstand-

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi stormed to victory at the polls in India’s general election throwing the left-leaning secular Congress from office. Photo: AFP/Indranil Mukherjee ing ties with the BJP, raises questions about how much the group will influence its most famous alumnus.

“Since a person from RSS is going to be prime minister, we expect he will work not only for the nation, but also for RSS,” said Rajeev Varma, a 23-year-old engineering student who campaigned for Modi. “Obviously we feel proud.”

But experts say Modi could dis-

appoint the group and its four and a half million members, aware that his prospects depend first and foremost on meeting pledges of growth and development.

“He has to win on the economy, and that’s the thing on which he will be judged,” Christophe Jaffrelot, a long-time expert on the Hindu nationalism movement, told AFP. “What if he fails to relaunch the

economy? The Hindutva (Hindu nationalist) plank is the plan B,” added Jaffrelot, a professor from Sciences Po university in Paris and King’s College London.

The RSS, whose members wear a uniform of khaki shorts and black hats, describes itself as a cultural outfit devoted to the betterment of the nation and upholding Hindu values.

Critics decry it as a pseudo-fascist organisation that has fuelled religious tensions.

After helping out as a boy, Modi became a full-time volunteer as a young adult – taking the requisite vow of celibacy – for more than 15 years before he joined the BJP. He recently said the RSS “should be appreciated for their good work”.

The group is widely described as an ideological parent of the BJP, although volunteers in Nagpur were wary of discussing the elections.

“When the RSS says we are a cultural organisation, it actually is,” said Sameer Gautam, 39, who runs a software company – although he joked about “the wall” that comes down on inquiring journalists.

“Their approach is extremely secretive. Most of their communications are verbal,” said Kumar Ketkar, a political analyst in Mumbai. AFP

Japan to establish island bases JAPAN IS TO ESTABLISH new military outposts on remote islands, a report said Monday, as Tokyo looks to bolster its defence amid a territorial dispute with China.

Up to 350 troops each could be stationed on three islands in the far southwest, close to the Senkakus, which Beijing claims as its own under the name Diaoyus, the mass-selling Yomiuri Shimbun reported.

With the exception of the main Okinawa island, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Forces – its army – have no bases on the chain of islands that runs from the bottom of Kyushu to Taiwan.

The lack of substantial military presence is a source of worry for some in Japan, who caution that it leaves Japan vulnerable to China’s increasingly assertive stance.

Chinese ships have repeatedly moved into the Senkakus’ territorial waters, since Tokyo nationalised some of them in September 2012, to confront Japanese vessels.

The islands lie around 2,000 kilometres southwest of Tokyo and around 200

kilometres from the north of Taiwan.

While most of the bickering has been between coastguards from both sides, observers say military ships are loitering over the horizon, with some warning of the risk of a confrontation.

Beijing has spent heavily on its military in recent years in a bid to develop a “blue water” navy that can project force far out into the Pacific.

T h is mea ns get t i ng through what it calls the “first island chain” including Japan’s southwestern islands and the northern Philippines.

Tokyo is now planning to set up new outposts on three islands, including Amamioshima, some 150 kilometres south of the Senkakus, the Yomiuri said, citing senior

defence ministry officials.

Deputy defence minister Ryota Takeda will visit Amamioshima this week to look at establishing a joint research project with the island, it said.

Two other candidate sites for the new posts include Miyako island and Ishigaki island, some 210 kilometres southwest and 170 kilometres south, respectively, of the disputed islets.

These units are to be in addition to a radar surveillance unit on Yonaguni, where a groundbreaking ceremony was held last month.

Bolstering the defence of Japan’s southwestern islands “has an aspect of strengthening the Japan-US security alliance,” a senior defence official said. AFP thephuketnews

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Brazil fights sex tourism, child prostitution ahead of World Cup

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s night falls, Adriana de Morais patrols the clubs and bars of Natal, one of Brazil’s World Cup host cities, looking for underage prostitutes and trying to get them off the streets.

As she and her team weave between revellers in this tropical city known for its nightlife, their black polo shirts, emblazoned with the emblem of the local child protection unit, stand out amid the tight mini-skirts and colourful clothing of the crowds.

An estimated 600,000 foreigners are about to descend on Brazil for the World Cup, which opens June 12, and the authorities worry the influx will bring an increase in sex tourism and child prostitution.

“It’s a singular event that brings many people from outside, and we really worry about sexual tourism,” Morais told AFP. No official statistics on underage prostitutes exist in Brazil. The only figure available comes from the gov-

Demonstrators head for a protest in front of the Nacional Mane Garrincha against the upcoming FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 during the ‘International Day of World Cup Resistance’ held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 15. Photo: AFP/Evaristo SA ernment’s anonymous childabuse hotline, which received 124,000 calls in 2013 – 26 per cent of them for sexual violence against children.

Most of the calls came from the northeast, a poor region where turquoise waters and idyllic beaches are a major tourist draw.

A year ago, Taina was

one of the girls walking the street here. Her story echoes that of thousands of Brazilian children.

Abused at home, she ran away at the age of 10. To survive, she sold sex in exchange for meals or money.

“We would go to Ponta Negra (a tourist neighborhood in Natal). My friends

‘Declaration of war’ on Africa’s Boko Haram is a game changer: analysts THE DECLARATION OF ‘war’ on Boko Haram extremists by African leaders at a security summit in Paris is a major step to tackle the regional threat posed by the group as well as help end the insurgency if properly implemented, analysts say.

“It’s a good thing that the leaders have agreed to work together to fight Boko Haram,” said Nwolise Osisioma, a professor and head of political science and international relation at the University of Ibadan, southwest Nigeria.

“But the leaders must have the political will to execute the decision with one mind.

If they do, it will go a long way in checkmating Boko Haram,” he said.

“The leaders will also have to tackle the issue of logistics, that of intelligence gathering.

Nigeria for instance, has military capability to fight Boko Haram. What is lacking is intelligence,” he said.

“We hope, France as the facilitator of the summit, will assist with intelligence and satellite.”

Osisioma said he believed dialogue rather than force was @thephuketnews

American First Lady Michelle Obama posted this photo on Twitter supporting the #bringbackourgirls campaign. a better option.

“If the government had entered into negotiation with Boko Haram and met their demands in 2009 when they started their rebellion, the crisis would not have festered to this point.

“The lesson is that when internal groups make demands, government should attend to those demands. If not, those demands can transform into other things which can be more devastating,” he said.

“The inability of the Nigerian government to meet the initial demands of the group such as reconstruction of their damaged mosque, compensation for their slain leader and

release of their members in custody has emboldened it to be more violent.”

Dapo Thomas of Lagos state university sees the Paris deal as a “game changer” in the five-year-old Boko Haram violence.

“It will see an end to the Boko Haram menace if the agreement is faithfully implemented,” he said.

“There is no way Nigeria can win the battle alone. It needs the cooperation of neighbouring countries,” he said.

He said it had been established that Boko Haram fighters usually flee across the borders after launching their deadly attacks in Nigeria. AFP

and I, we’d wait for cars to stop and call us and we’d go with them. A lot of times it was foreigners. There weren’t many Brazilians,” she says.

Leftist President Dilma Rousseff’s government has launched a campaign over the past few years against domestic violence, the sexual exploitation of minors and

human trafficking – recently the main theme of a popular TV soap opera, Salve Jorge.

The country has a code of conduct for taxi drivers and hotel receptionists, a bid to crack down on child prostitution in the places where it is most visible. Officials are also plastering public spaces with awareness-raising messages.

“Every tourist who arrives in Brazil will know that the exploitation of children and juveniles is a crime. He’ll see it in airplanes, airports, bus and train stations and hotels,” said the head of child protection at the tourism ministry, Adelino Neto.

“A major event increases the risk factors for minors.

We have an increase in tourists and alcohol consumption at a time when children are on vacation from school,” said Tatiana Akabane from the organization Childhood, which is working to help Brazil learn from the experiences of the previous two World Cup hosts, South Africa and Germany. AFP

IN BRIEF COLUMBIA

31 children burned to death in horrific bus accident Thirty-one children were burned to death when a bus they were travelling in caught fire in northern Colombia on Sunday, the Red Cross said. Another 25 people – including one adult – were injured and seriously burned in the accident near the town of Fundacion, Cesar Uruena with the Colombian Red Cross told AFP.

THE NETHERLANDS

Mladic defence opens at UN war crimes tribunal

Ratko Mladic’s defence case opened at the Yugoslav war crimes court on Monday, with the Bosnian Serb ex-army chief accused of masterminding some of Europe’s worst atrocities since World War II. Mladic, 72, faces 11 charges rangi ng f rom hostage-taking to genocide for his role in Bosnia’s brutal 1992-95 conflict in which 100,000 people died and 2.2 million were left homeless.

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REAL-WORLD UNOBTANIUMS The Pandora’s box of using rare earths

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n the blockbuster movie Avatar, the lush jungle planet of Pandora is invaded by a mining company from Earth (supported by an army) for the sole purpose of mining a rare, extortionately expensive metal called “Unobtanium”.

Although you may dismiss Avatar as fiction, over the past 20 years our world has seen its own range of such metals enter mainstream production, and they, too, have been labelled “unobtaniums” – not because they are necessarily rare (they’re not), but because they are so expensive to extract from the ground.

In the years ahead the demand for these metals (which is already growing exponentially) will significantly outweigh the supply (which is barely increasing).

These unobtaniums are better known as “rare earths”, and many of the 21st century gadgets that we take for granted would not exist without these metals, the first of which was unearthed in the late 18th century.

So far, 17 rare earth elements have been discovered (four of which derive their names from that little village in Sweden), and they have become some of the most highly sought-after resources in the world today. You may be surprised just how much you depend on them...

If you have a smartphone and/or a GPS system, your

Yttrium in its raw atate and as a refined cube. Discovered in 1787 in Sweden, it is used in LCD TV screens, in cancer treatments, in surgery (for super-fine scalpels), and in superconductors. Photo: Alchemist-hp touch screen works thanks to rare earths. Have you ever switched your phone to vibrate mode? Rare earths again.

When you flip open your laptop screen or sit down at night in front of your stateof-the-art HDTV, you are staring at screens that work only because of rare earths.

In fact, most mobile phone and computer circuitry uses rare earth metals, as do wind turbines, fibre optics and a car’s catalytic converter and alternator ... to name but a few items.

Rare earths are also used in the chemical and petroleum industries, and have numerous military applications.

Despite their name, they exist in relative abundance around the world, but are extremely difficult to locate and

hazardous to extract.

Because of this, global production is small compared with other metals , with total production for all 17 metals currently estimated to be around 130,000 tons a year (compare this with copper, which is around 17 million tons annually).

But global demand is increasing every year and there are concerns over future availability. As developing countries grow their middle classes, billions more people could develop a yearning for smartphones, laptops, HDTVs and cars.

But it will become increasingly impossible to meet future demand as rare earths become, well ... rare.

Naturally, as demand has risen, attempts at explora-

tion around the world have increased, but separation is an expensive and difficult process (and there are massive environmental concerns with both extraction and separation).

And exploration in many countries has been anything but successful, with only 5 per cent of all mines ever producing.

That 95 per cent failure rate has encouraged the US and Japan to stockpile rare earths to protect themselves from any sudden price increases in the futuer. And while Australia and the US are also increasing their own rare earth production, Japan and Vietnam have entered in a joint mining venture ... all in an attempt to be less reliant on China.

China fulfills 90 per cent of today’s global demand, but it can claim only one fifth of

the world’s proven reserves.

Now China is cutting back on exports at a time when global demand is increasing, in order to extract a premium price for its rare earth metals.

Exports have halved in the past decade and the Chinese Society of Rare Earths has publicly stated that more restrictions are likely.

Some say China simply cannot afford to keep exporting when it desperately needs rare earths for its own industries, while others believe the export restriction is designed to encourage foreign “tech” companies to relocate to China, where rare earths will be cheaper and their use in domestic production unrestricted.

High-tech economies are usually the biggest importers of

rare earths, so it should come as no surprise that Japan is the biggest importer in the world.

Others affected most by the rapidly rising prices are the US, Germany, France, Austria and the Netherlands.

With so many countries relying on a constant flow of rare earths, even if China reduces its export restrictions, demand is still expected to significantly outweigh supply in the coming years.

What does this mean for the rest of us? Well, apart from the fact that new commercial uses will affect our lives in profound ways (as they have done already), there could be some very rewarding investment opportunities in rare earths – and their producers – in the years ahead.

And if the world really does “go green”, and an increased use of wind energy, solar energy and electric cars is truly in our future, it will require hundreds of times the quantity of rare earths in use today.

The world will need to find that supply somewhere, but wherever that may be, let us hope that the mining of these “earth unobtaniums” is done with considerably more care for the environment than was shown toward the cinematic inhabitants of Pandora.

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The winning team from Phuket.net, now heading for the international finals in Dubai.

Local property site ‘best in Asia-Pacific’

Kelly Lewis.

Kelly Lewis named GM of Dusit D2 THE OFFICIAL OPENING on Friday (May 16) of the dusit D2 hotel in Patong was also a day of celebration for Kelly Lewis, who signed a contract the same day to be general manager of the property.

Mr Lewis was until recently GM of the Indigo Pearl Resort on Nai Yang Beach, a post he took up un July 2011.

After graduating from the University of Arizona in his native USA with a degree in psychology, Mr Lewis embarked on a career in hotels in 1989 at the Hyatt Regency Maui, in Hawaii.

His first appointment as GM came in 2003 in Arizona, managing the Daufuskie Resort and Breathe Spa and then The Carefree Resort & Villas.

This was followed by the The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa in Miama, Florida, the Hotel Victor (part of Hyatt) in the same city, and the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Maui, before he moved to Thailand and the Indigo Pearl.

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ocal operation Phuket.

Net Real Estate (PNRE) have scored big against international competition, winning a 5-star Award at the Asia-Pacific Property Awards held in Kuala Lumpur recently – Best Real Estate Agency Website, Asia Pacific.

As a regional winner the PNRE crew will now be flying the flag for Asia-Pacific at the big finals: the International

Source: Phuket Land Transportation Dept

Vehicle registrations drop THE LATEST FIGURES from the Phuket Land Transportation Department show that registrations of new vehicles across the board fell in April.

With business and con-

sumer confidence shaken by the political turmoil in the country followed by martial law on Tuesday, the figures for May can be expected to show another fall .

Property Awards to be held in Dubai later this year.

“I am very proud of our hard working team at Phuket.

Net Real Estate” said managing director Alex Lotz.

“They continue to grow our site and services, making it user-friendly, informative and efficient.

“To be recognised by International Property Awards for our efforts is extremely rewarding.”

PNRE was founded seven years ago as a residential brokerage firm specialising in holiday and investment properties.

It has grown, its owners say, into “one of the island’s leading independent agents with an excellent portfolio of Phuket property and comprehensive Phuket rental listings”.

The website is at phuket. net/property

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THE BIG LIST Doggie drama There’s always trouble lurking around the corner, just ask mans’s best friend. Whether playing the hero, villain or just plain unlucky, a dog’s life is never boring.

Snake save: A woman used a pocket knife to fight off a huge Burmese python which att acked her dog while out walking in a Hong Kong country park, a report said Sunday. Courtney Link told the Sunday Morning Post the five-metre snake had coiled itself around her 24 kilogram mongrel Dexter. Burmese pythons are one of the world’s largest snakes and can grow to six metres long and weigh more than 100 kilograms.

Piper’s head: In 2006, animal control officers in Fort Worth, Texas were called to a construction site. A dog had been chasing a small animal and had gotten its head stuck inside a 1.2m long pipe. Somehow the canine was able to put its head through the 15cm hole at one end of the pipe. Police were later called and used whole bottle of oil to help the dog slip its neck right out. The dog made a full recovery and was later dubbed “Piper”.

The hero cat: Just two weeks ago, a California man uploaded a video onto YouTube of his pet cat saving the life of his four-year-old son. The boy was attacked by the neighbour’s dog, with its jaws locked onto his calf.

Within seconds, the cat hurled itself into the air, forcing the dog to let go of the boy. The cat then chased the dog away before returning to check on the boy. The fouryear-old received several stitches on his leg, but is safe.

Turbo charge: Last week, three coyotes attacked a small dog, named Little Pepe, that was sitting in the backyard of its owners home in Canada.

That’s when the dog’s friend, a three-year-old German shepherd named Turbo, came to his rescue and fought them off. Even though Little Pepe’s life was saved, he required three hours of surgery and 37 stitches. Among his injuries were 24 puncture wounds, a bulging eye, and an ear that was dangling by a flap of skin.

Paws before cars: In 2008, two dogs were walking along a highway in Chile when one of them was hit by a car. The dog’s companion risked life and limb when it began to cross the highway to reach the injured pooch. The healthy dog began to use its paws to pull his pal onto the side of the road, all while avoiding speeding vehicles. A group of construction workers finally saw the two canines and were able to rescue them. Both dogs made a full recovery and TV stations all over the world displayed CCTV footage of the entire scene.

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World’s oldest sperm is found in Australia T

he world’s oldest and best-preserved sperm, dating back 17 million years, has been unearthed in Australia, scientists said last week.

The sperm from an ancient species of tiny shrimp, was discovered at the Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil Site, an area in the far north of Queensland where many extraordinary prehistoric Australian animals have previously been found (including giant, toothed platypuses and flesh-eating kangaroos).

The sperm are thought to have been longer than the male’s entire body, but were tightly coiled up inside the sexual organs of the fossilised freshwater crustaceans,

known as ostracods.

“The discovery of fossil sperm, complete with sperm nuclei, was totally unexpected. It now makes us wonder what other types of extraordinary preservation await discovery in these deposits” Mike Archer, from the University of New South Wales School of Biological,

Earth and Environmental Sciences, who has been excavating at Riversleigh for 35 years.

A research team led by Archer collected the fossils in 1988 and sent them to a researcher in Melbourne, who realised they contained fossilised soft tissues.

A microscopic study re-

vealed the fossils contained the preserved internal organs of the ostracods, including their sexual organs. Within these were the almost perfectly preserved giant sperm cells, and within them, the nuclei that once contained the animals’ chromosomes and DNA. The researchers, whose findings are published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, estimate the sperm are about 1.3 millimetres long, slightly longer than the shrimp.

Archer said that about 17 million years ago the site where the fossils were found was a cave in the middle of a vast, biologically diverse rainforest. AFP

Test-tube kittens a Thailand first RESEARCHERS AT CHULALONGKORN University in Bangkok have successfully made their first test-tube kittens.

A photo, which was released last week, shows the pair – dubbed Nak-Ung (meaning ‘heavy’) and Bao-Wiw (meaning ‘light’) – staring at the camera while in a small blanket.

Dr Mongkol Techakumph, Chulalongkorn’s Vice President of Research and Innovation, said that researchers are trying to conserve the four remaining species of endangered Siamese cat.

Thirteen are already extinct.

Oxen predict ‘good’ harvest CA M BODI A’S ROYA L oxen munched on beans, sesame, corn, and rice at an ancient ritual last Saturday (May 17), leading astrologers to predict a “quite good” agricultural harvest this year.

Hu n d r e d s of p e o ple watched to see what the cows ate to signal the coming year’s harvests at the Royal Ploughing ceremony, in a football field outside Phnom Penh.

A pair of royal cows were led to seven dishes – rice,

corn, beans, sesame, grass, water and alcohol – laid out on trays. The rice, corn, beans and sesame represent the harvest. The more the oxen

eat the better.

If they eat grass, it means illness, and if they drink water, it means floods, while sipping alcohol portends war.

Man flies 737 from home WHEN YOU’VE SPENT £10,000 (B547,000) to renovate a bedroom, you’d think you’d at least have a new bed to show for it.

Not aspiring British pilot Richard Hutchinson, who used that money to convert a spare room into an almost exact replica of the cockpit of a Boeing 737.

“All the switches and lights work. The conditions are about 99 per cent real-

istic. I have never flown in a plane before, but I think if I needed to I could land a 737,” the 58-year-old said, “I’ve had the simulator for five or six years and there are still things I learn now.”

By day, Hutchinson is a security guard, but at night he takes off from a variety of international airports.

Teen saves fish from floodwaters THERE WAS SOMETHING fishy about the floodwaters in northern Ohio last week, so 16-year-old American Jake Sawyer decided to take a look.

After wading into the waters that were rising outside his home, he eventually spotted and trapped an 18kg carp swimming in the ankle-deep floodwaters.

With his mother capturing the whole thing on video, Sawyer was able to place the large fish back into a nearby pond.

“I just slowly put my hand on it, and then once it got comfortable with me, I just kind of bear-hugged it and lifted it up,” he said.

The video shows Sawyer chasing after the fish with a towel, but then quickly attempts to grab it with his hands. He told reporters that the fish must have slipped out of the pond when the floodwaters rose and did not want to see it die in the street.

“I think our only option was to put it in the pond,” he said, “I mean, I could’ve put it in my pool, but it would have died.” thephuketnews

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Schoolkids ace Wizard of Oz Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Students rehearsed for more than four months and their hard work paid off with two fantastic performances of the 1939 classic.

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spiring young actresses and actors from the Phuket International Academy Day School's newly formed Performing Arts Department commanded a standing ovation after stellar performances last Friday and Saturday (May 16 and 17) of the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. You know you've done something right when you can hold the attention of kids as young as five (like many in the audience) for the entirety of the show. Indeed, the whole of the audience – adults and children alike – were captivated throughout the 90-minute showing at the Thalang campus.

The enthralling performance truly lived up to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's original masterpiece – the cast, props, costumes, acting and music were all on the mark, combining to provide quite a convincing escape to Kansas and the mystical Land of Oz. “This is our first stage production of many more to come,” director Colby Hilker said after the show.

The cast comprised 39 talented students who were carefully selected from a pool of about 60 who'd auditioned last November. The production team consisted of dozens more teachers, support staff, parents and secondary students who worked diligently behind the scenes to ensure a successful show.

“Rehearsals started picking up in January 2014 and the stage was designed by Design Technology Teacher Glyn Puddefoot in December and built by the end of February,” said Hilker.

“This show is an example of the power of community when pointed in a positive direction,” he said.

Now that the bar has been set high, Colby and company won't have an easy time topping their inaugural show. But we certainly look forward to their next effort. Watch this space.

THE WIZARD OF OZ CAST LIST Dorothy Gale – Natalya Dougall – PYP8 Aunt Em – Sophia Netboot – MYP1 Uncle Henry – Kim Keiser – MYP3 Hunk – Anna Gorlova – PYP7 Scarecrow – Chloe Schrijnemaekers – MYP1 Zeke – Isaac Nguyen – MYP2 Lion – Khiri Chumtong – PYP8 Hickory – Calki Garcia – PYP7 Tin Man – Victor Keiser – MYP2 Miss Gulch – Jasmijn Cornelisse – MYP1 Wicked Witch of the West – Annalis Johnson – MYP3 Toto – Lola Varnier – PYP5 Professor Marvel – Stuart Macpherson – PYP7 Wizard - Oz's Voice – Chanon Cserepy – MYP2 Glinda – Bianca Peace – MYP1

TOTS (BALLERINAS): Francesca Catanese – PYP4 Lottie Ann Spoors – PYP4 Helene Aouiche – PYP4 Samantha Macpherson – PYP4

MUNCHKINS: Mayor of Munchkin City – Lucy Johnson – MYP1 Barrister –Teva Chumtong – PYP5 City Mother #1 – Olivia Pulaski – PYP6 City Mother #2 – Araya Cserepy – PYP6 Coroner – Elise Nguyen – PYP7 Brittany Moorcorft-Minnaar – PYP6 Anissa Asavathanachart Nas – PYP6 Maddie Macmillan – PYP6 Zoe Wittmer – PYP6 Shakira Peace – PYP6

WINGED MONKEYS: Nikko (Leader of the Winged Monkeys) – Maxime Schrijnemaekers – MYP1 Nicolas Berger – PYP5 Teva Chumtong – PYP5 Vanessa Netboot – PYP5

TOUGH KIDS: Jirra Warakulnukroh – PYP5 Nicolas Berger – PYP5 Vanessa Netboot – PYP5 JITTERBUGS: Calki Garcia – PYP7 Anna Gorlova – PYP7 Christian Hejselbjerg Vagtborg – PYP8 Sophia Netboot – MYP1 Bianca Peace – MYP1 Isaac Nguyen – MYP2

WINKIE GUARDS: Leader of the Winkies – Christian Hejselbjerg Vagtborg – PYP8 Magnus Lyons – PYP7 Max Mandeus – PYP8 Kim Keiser – MYP3

Chanya Cserepy – MYP3 OPTIMISTIC VOICES: Anna Gorlova – PYP7 Elin Ydmark – PYP8 Lucy Johnson – MYP1 Maxime Schrijnemaekers – MYP1 Jasmijn Cornelisse – MYP1 Bianca Peace – MYP1 THE OZIANS: Oz Woman – Elin Ydmark – PYP8 The Doorman of Emerald City – Magnus Lyons – PYP7 Guard – Max Mandeus – PYP8 Stuart Macpherson – PYP7 Anna Gorlova – PYP7 Elisa Gorodetskaya – PYP8 Jasmijn Cornelisse – MYP1 Lucy Johnson – MYP1 Bianca Peace – MYP1 Lady in Rocking Chair – Elin PYP8 Rowboat Man #1 – Chanon Cserepy MYP2 Rowboat Woman #2 – Maxime Schrijnemaekers MYP1 Crow 1 – Jasmijn Cornelisse MYP1 Crow 2 – Elisa Gorodetskaya PYP8 Apple Tree 1 & 3 – Chanya Cserepy MYP3 Apple Tree 2 – Elin Ydmark PYP8 Cat – Samantha Macpherson PYP4

Thai surfing movie debuts

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n late 2011, an independent film crew led by director Stefan Hunt (IM LAURA, Somewhere Near Tapachula) embarked on a surfing and community service focus adventure to Phuket and Thailand.

The cinematographic result aired to the world on Tuesday (May 20).

When asked what he hoped to achieve through his latest film entitled The Land Of, director Hunt responded: “I approached this project with a simple goal: to illustrate that travelling with a purpose and having a positive impact – no matter how big or small – is achievable for everyone. You just gotta do it.”

The Land Of is a three part web-series that follows a diverse group of five surfers as they travel through Thailand, seeking to find a sense of purpose as well as some sweet waves.

Along the way they collaborate with non-profits and communities to distribute ‘Waves for Water’ filters, take part in the Bangkok flood relief, lend a hand at Baan Santisuk orphanage, and teach local gromits how to catch waves and trust the ocean again, following

the 2004 Tsunami.

A completely independent project, funded by those involved, The Land Of capitalises on the power of creative collaboration with stunning visual imagery captured by cinematographer Campbell Brown and music provided by emerging artists from across the globe – OXBLVD, Streets of Laredo, MT Warning, Jonny Higgins, Open Swimmer and Flood Coats.

The crew includes Joel Fitzgerald, Chrystal Jameson Fitzgerald, Ed Worland, Jack Entwistle, and Nick Riley.

All episodes will air live on stefanhunt.com thephuketnews

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World-renowned cosmetic doctor reflects on his role as Rotary district governor Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

For this, we need a strong digital framework. So we’ve been training our members, who are mostly people in their 50s and 60s, to be more familiar with social networking tools.

This will help us to not only strengthen communication and ties among our own clubs’ members and future members, but between and among members in other clubs

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or the past 11 months, Dr Sanguan Kunaporn has had to drastically cut back on his hours as a plastic surgeon at Phuket International Hospital.

It’s not that business is down – Phuket’s medical tourism industry is booming, as is demand for the expertise of a man like Dr Sanguan, one of the most renowned sexual reassignment specialists in Thailand and the world – but when he accepted a nomination to become one of Rotary Thailand’s four district governors for a year (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014), the dedicated Rotarian was under no illusions that the job would be easy.

“As a [full time] surgeon, I usually woke up at 6am, and would not come home to my family until real late. I often worked seven days a week,” he tells The Phuket News in an exclusive interview.

“Now I still wake up early, and sleep late.

I’m just as busy as before. I don’t have much time for relaxation, especially when travelling.”

But the main difference now, he notes, is that he has gotten to spend a lot more time with his family.

“Since Rotary emphasises the importance of family, Rotary Ann [a term commonly used in front of the name of a Rotarian’s wife] Sinattarin accompanies me on all my trips around Thailand and to other countries as well.”

However, Dr Sanguan’s two kids – a 27-year-old son and 20-year-old-daughter – have already outgrown their nest and flown the coop.

“My son Tachapasit is a freelance photographer based in Bangkok, and my daughter Natchasiri is studying art near Montreal in Canada... My family has always been supportive.”

As district governor, Dr Sanguan oversees 23 provinces – from Kanchanaburi on the Thailand-Myanmar border, all the way down to Narathiwat in the Deep South.

Part of his job requires travelling to attend meetings of each club, which totaled 97 with 2,600 members when he started his tenure last July.

Dr Sanguan explained that the district’s main objective for the past year has been to grow, develop and integrate its clubs through the implementation of a three-point strategy called ‘i-District’.

It comprises ICT – promoting the use of information and communication technology; Inter – inter-club, inter-province, interdistrict and international integration, and ‘Ideals’ – emphasising Rotary’s core values of ‘Integrity, Diversity, Easy friendly fellowships, Leadership and Service’.

Out of 530 Rotary Districts worldwide, the i-District strategy is unique to district 3330.

“One of the first things we did was to issue all of our members smart-card badges

with microchips inside them. This is so we can start to record and track trends of our various members and clubs in a database over time.”

Rotary recently turned 109 years old and Dr Sanguan insists that the only way the organisation will survive is by appealing to the younger generation, the future leaders.

“For this, we need a strong digital framework. So we’ve been training our members, who are mostly people in their 50s and 60s, to be more familiar with social networking tools. This will help us to not only strengthen communication and ties among our own clubs’ members and future members, but between and among members in other clubs, districts and related organisations, worldwide.”

He noted that his district has particularly strengthened ties this past year with clubs in Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Australia, South Korea, Switzerland, Indonesia and Austria.

Dr Sanguan went onto highlight some of the other Rotary projects that he’s led over the years.

He led a campaign in the northern part of the district, around Nakhon Pathom, Kanchaburi and Suphanburi – where many of the district’s clubs are concentrated – to raise B500,000 to buy a rescue truck-ambulance for a NGO known as Mae Kor Nieao, based in the troubled Deep South province of Yala.

The ambulance will be used to rescue victims of accidents, and atrocities in the ongoing insurgency.

Another project he takes pride in was leading the drive to collect more than 1 million CCs of blood for the Red Cross.

“The original goal was to raise one million and nine (1,000,009) CCs to mark Rotary’s 109th birthday on Februay 23 [2014], but we exceeded this goal and got 1.3 million CCs.” A founding member and former president of Phuket’s Tongkah Rotary Club, Dr Sanguan has led a number of initiatives over the past 22 years that embody Rotary’s ‘Ideals’.

These include donating high tech wheelchairs to 40 disabled persons in 2012; mobilising essential water supplies (almost 1 million bottles) for Central Thailand flood victims in 2011; and a number of community rebuilding and relief initiatives following the devastating Boxing Day Tsunami.

And he credits the success of such projects to the networks and resources of Rotary.

“When I first came to Phuket in the early 1990s, there was only one Rotary club – the Phuket Rotary Club.”

He recalls two peculiar patients he’d treated when working at Vachira hospital in 1992 – both accident cases, unrelated and occurring months apart. Both of the patients needed a plastic surgeon to reattach their limbs and Dr Sanguan was the most qualified man for the job.

“It’s quite miraculous, two cases like this,

only months apart. I’ve never seen another case like this in the 20 plus years since.”

Following the two successful operations, Dr Sanguan became the talk of town, and it wasn’t long before Rotary Phuket invited him to speak at one of their meetings.

“That’s when I really learned about Rotary and what they were doing for the community. I wanted to join, but you can only join a club by a unanimous invitation. For whatever reason, I didn’t get an invitation.”

But some members of the Phuket club were ready to branch off and start a new club – Rotary Tongkah – of which Dr Sanguan would become a founding member.

The rest is history, and today Phuket boasts the highest number of clubs in Thailand’s South – seven.

In addition to Phuket and Tongkah clubs, other clubs include Andaman, Patong Beach, Junkseilon, Phuket South and Sino Phuket.

So what’s next for Dr Sanguan? In little over a month, his tenure as District Governor will end, and a new governor elect – Quanchai Laohaviraphab – will take the reins from July 1.

Having served as district governor, the path will open up for Dr Sanguan to pursue other opportunities in Rotary International.

“At this point, I can’t say whether I’ll continue up the [Rotary] ladder or not. Rotary leadership takes a lot of dedication, and the higher you go, the more dedicated you need to be. We’ll just have to see.”

At that point, an important telephone call interrupted the interview. It was his wife reminding him that he needs to pack for a trip to Russia. For a Rotary meeting? Nope, for a lecture on cosmetic surgery.

“One out of every 500 boys has the potential to be transgender,” he says as a matter of fact. “Though not all should go through with a sex change, those who are determined need to be given a proper psychological evaluation, and that’s when I come in...”

Indeed, Dr Sanguan is in high demand – not only among sexual reassignment, general cosmetic or breast enhancement and reduction patients, who travel to Phuket from around the world, but also among medical and educational institutions who invite Dr Sanguan to lecture about a varying array of cosmetic surgery topics – in the US, Canada, Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines and China.

An incessantly busy man, as soon as he returns from Russia, he’ll wrap up his tenure as district governor by visiting all 97 clubs in the district, on top of going to Sydney for the Rotary International Convention, scheduled from June 1-4.

Despite all the time on the road, Dr Sanguan can’t remember the last time he had a proper holiday, which begs the question, will he take one after July 1?

“Probably not any time soon. I’ve got a lot of work to do, and I love what I do.”

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Working hard to save the seas Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Kaew hopes to attract mindful professionals, locals, tourists and anyone seeking to learn, share, update and exchange information about the health and state of the environment and especially the fragile oceans; so if you like to talk community service, the environment, responsible diving, coral reefs and marine life in general – this is the place to come

The SEA is located in the heart of Phuket’s historical Old Town district. Top right: Kaew (left) and her friend ‘O’ are always ready to talk everything environment.

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rom a digital age characterised by wireless internet, remote correspondence and borderless organisations, has emerged the latest trend and tool for modern professionals: coworking spaces.

A great alternative to working in isolated home offices, cramped internet cafes or barely-convenient coffee shops, co-working spaces are popping up around the world, and Thailand is no exception.

To date there are at least nine that have been established in Bangkok, and two more up in Chiang Mai. And now Phuket finally has its first.

Located on historical Phang-Nga Rd in Phuket Town, The SEA (not an acronym) is a homely, comfy and spacious shared-office and meeting point, aimed at environmentallyminded professionals.

“Every space is different and designed with a specific type of professional and concept in mind,” explained Krongkaew Sooumporn, co-founder of the island’s first coworking space, which occupies the shophouse adjacent to the historical clock tower, and opposite the soon-to-open Phuket Provincial Baba Museum.

“Our space is themed around the environment, and particularly marine conservation, hence the name,” notes Krongkaew, whose nickname is Kaew, the Thai word for glass.

The first floor is a fully-equipped loungelike office, complete with several large project-friendly desks, chairs, sofas, a coffee table, colour laser printer, fax machine, scanner and of course, a super-fast and stable wi-fi connection. There’s also a small meeting room with an LCD projector. Ideal for meetings of 6 to 10 people, this room can be booked for as little as B300.

But there are no computers. “These days, most professionals prefer to work on their own laptop, tablet or phablet over a decent wifi connection,” notes Kaew.

You can also purchase premium organic coffee and tea by the cup, or satiate your sweet tooth with one of the daily fresh baked goods, including excellent cheesecake on sale.

In keeping with the green theme, “We won’t provide any plastic or polystyrene cups or containers, so we ask people to bring their own reusable cups or containers,” Kaew said.

The ground floor also serves as a library, with hundreds of books, DVDs, studies, reports, guides and campaign paraphernalia on hand, mostly related to the life sciences and marine conservation.

“We’ve bought and collected most of the

titles... Some have been donated and we will accept any educational books, whether on a donation basis or just for loan,” said Kaew.

As for target groups, Kaew hopes to attract mindful professionals, locals, tourists and anyone seeking to learn, share, update and exchange information about the health and state of the environment and especially the fragile oceans; so if you like to talk community service, the environment, responsible diving, coral reefs and marine life in general – this is the place to come.

Prior to launching the new social enterprise, Kaew had spent more than five years working on various marine conservation projects in Phang Nga and Phuket.

Her first foray into the local marine conservation scene came in 2008, when as a graduate student for Mahidol University, she joined the Green Fins Thailand project, working closely with sea gypsies around Rawai to compile a comprehensive marine life database.

After graduation, she came back to work for Green Fins, this time based at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC), focusing on promoting and implementing environmentally responsible dive industry standards.

After several months’ work at the centre, she went to live in the Surin, Similan and Lanta islands for several years, working under government grant support in various initiatives to educate Moken sea gypsies, with a focus on the conservation of sea turtles and other marine life in the parks.

For her, launching The Sea was the next logical step to ensure a continuation of her ef-

forts and experience.

“It would be a shame to let all of it go to waste and collect dust on a shelf... I’m ready for something of my own, and so here we are,” she remarked.

Beyond the office, library and kitchen space, there is more space being developed on the upper floors. The third floor, or activities zone, with its wide-open hall and two small rooms, is ideal for staging small art exhibitions, training workshops or other team building activities for a medium sized group/ company.

Perhaps the biggest potential of all though is on the fourth floor – an open air rooftop with a shaded gazebo overlooking Phuket and Phang Nga Rds, providing a 360 degree panoramic scope of the city’s bustling historic heart, from where you can almost reach out and touch the clock tower.

Designated as an “Organic plantation”, Kaew is looking to expand and improve on the current trial set-up of potted herb plants, chilies and organic rice, and is considering the possibility of implementing solar power and other cutting-edge, urban garden techniques and systems, such as aquaponics, for example.

In the meantime, some organic produce and plants are displayed and for sale on the ground floor, along with other souvenirs, with part of the proceeds going towards marine conservation in the region.

The SEA is open daily from 9am-10pm, but closed Mondays. For more information, contact Kaew on 090 070 9870, or visit facebook.com/theseacoworkingspace.

Laguna staffers plant 21,300th mangrove sapling

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ast Friday (May 16) over 140 Laguna Phuket staff volunteers led by Ms Prae Sunantaraks, Director of Community Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility, Laguna Resorts & Hotels Plc, together with Baan Tappla villagers and school students, and representatives of Marine and Coastal Resources Station no 19, planted 4,500 mangrove saplings at Baan Tappla village in Phang-Nga. This 8 th edition of Laguna Phuket’s annual tree-planting event is part of its community initi-

ative that aims to raise awareness of global warming and help build greener communities. To date, Laguna Phuket has planted 21,300 mangrove saplings in Phuket and neighbouring provinces.

The annual activity is one of many initiatives set up by Laguna Phuket to support its wider strategic goal on environment preservation in line with the Banyan Tree Global Fund (BTGF) guideline for each of the group’s property worldwide to plant at least 2,000 trees in the community every year.

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The key to happiness is within HEALTH MATTERS Sarah Nockles sarah@santosaphuket.com

A sound mind, in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world” – John Locke Santosa Wellness Center

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

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

For more information, visit santosaphuket.com

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hat is happiness? It is a balance between being healthy and stimulating your mind, which in turn leads to motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm. It is a fine balance – and one which is constantly evolving. It is the ability to cope, the strength to be responsible and accountable for the decisions that we make, which in turn translates to our “life”. It is the capacity to form a foundation of morals which allow us to act with integrity and be proud of the people that we are, and the people that we aspire to be.

Each of us is different, our motivators vary – some want success in the way of material gain, academic eliteness or beauty; others want to leave their mark on the world through helping others, while a number more seek fun and adventure. A lot of us want a combination of all of the above.

Most of us don’t know how to find equilibrium though, and in order to ascertain this, we often need to start all over again and build our way back up.

When times are tough, it gives us an opportunity to start from the allegorative “rock bottom”, a term that we too often associate with negative connotation; when in fact it signifies a new beginning, and a new stage of our lives.

To be a well-rounded person, we need periods of intense contemplation, which helps us to create selfawareness, not only allowing us to see our faults, but also our strengths – and these periods of raw emotion create the perfect foundation for finding the very essence of who we are, and what it is we need to do in order to be happy. The trick is to see the dark times as inherently positive awakenings, and learn that often we need to stop, take a break and deeply think.

Each of us is here for a reason, and we are all blessed with a talent that will not only enrich our lives, but the lives of those around us. The scale on which we do this is our destiny, and it is nearly impossible to measure.

The word “potential” is very subjective, however to me it means being the very best that you can be, striving to create your own happiness and success and creating self-fulfilment in this process.

The question is, do you feel as though you are part of the small percentage of people who are either reaching their potential, or indeed feel that they have got there already? Or do you feel lost on the path to

Super healthy family foods Kerrily Jennings info@oasisedphuket.com

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s a child of the 80s in Australia, my dietary habits were formed long before the labels organic, gluten-free and super-food were ever attached to any foods in our grocery stores.

Our family nutritionist, mum, followed her instinct regarding our nutritional needs – breakfast a must, fresh foods every day, high fibre, low sugar, a balanced variety, everything in moderation... I’d always thought this a fairly simple system, easy to apply, a common sense approach to eating. After a 40 year relationship with food, without any weight issues or eating disorders, plus never feeling the need to “diet”, this recipe has served me well.

Then bam! Everything changes – roles, location, society, culture, availability of produce, options. Time to mum-up and become the family nutritionist. But sorry, Dorothy, this sure ain’t Australia in the 80s. Finding the right path to healthy, economical and tasty meals for my Phuket family is challenging. Enter: the Super Healthy Family Foods Work@thephuketnews

shop to guide the way! This three-hour workshop promises to be a practical, hands-on and ultra-informative session.

The facilitator, as a mother of four, understands the practical, nutritional, economical and time needs of families, and how to apply this using local Phuket produce. To join this workshop, at the Book Café, Rawai on Wednesday, May 28.

For more information, please contact Kerrily on 084-946-2171 or visit the website: oasisedphuket.com Upcoming workshops:

Kis percussion – May 24 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai Pet Rock Craft – May 24 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai Kids Hand Sewing – May 24 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai Fruit Carving – May 27 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai Super Healthy Family Foods! – May 28 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai Photoshop Basics – May 29 @ Oasis ed. Phuket, Rawai

Emotions aren’t set in stone: Photo: Vassil finding it? If the latter, how do you set about changing your life to find it?

Ask yourself the question: What are my talents? If we utilise them – and more importantly find a way to continually develop them – will this make us happy? In most cases, I believe the answer to this – combined with other factors such as good health and a welldefined spirit – will be a resounding yes.

Ask yourself the following questions, and revise your answers on a weekly basis: What do I enjoy doing?

How can I translate my passion into my job?

What makes me unhappy/feel guilty/creates regret? Why? How can I avoid continually doing these things?

How did I get where I am?

Do I want to be where I am?

What changes can I make to enjoy where I am?

Where do I want to be in 5 years?

Where do I want to be in 10 years?

And finally, what do I want people to remember about me when I am gone?

This is certainly not an easy thing to think about at times. It requires true honesty, integrity to oneself and an unwavering will to create positive personal change. It is not about picking on yourself, nor is it about indulgent self-praise.

It is acknowledging the past, and learning from it so that we can create a better and more informed future. It is accepting that living is not existing, it is about making decisions and sticking to them, so that we can control our lives and create our destinies.

Leonardo Da Vinci once said, “One can have no smaller or greater mastery than the mastery of oneself.” Selfawareness is paramount, be the master of your own destiny and remember that our life can be directly translated by the sum total of the choices that we make... we cannot become what we want to be by remaining where we are.

6 EDUCATION

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Getting along with Thai staff at school ASK THE AJARN Eric Haeg eric@teflcampus.com

When you see the season’s first bounty of mangosteen, rambutan or ripe mango, splurge and pick some up for your office mates.

Just don’t go too far and open up a fresh durian in the office

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

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chool is back in session and that means staff-rooms will be brimming with hard-working teachers who are planning their lessons, marking students’ books, or pretending to do one or the other.

Teachers spend about half of their workweek sitting inside a staff office. While a teacher who is new to Thailand has plenty of resources for understanding students and classroom dynamics, there isn’t much out there for understanding Thai colleagues or the staffroom. We hope these suggestions will help ensure good relations between local and foreign staff.

Schools require staff and students to stand at attention during the national anthem. If you find yourself running late for 8am assembly, or you’re on campus at 6pm, stop where you are and stand for the duration of the song. If a Thai flag is within sight, look in its direction. Do not attempt to justify silent protest because you’re not Thai. Most Thais are incredibly proud of their country, and any perception of disrespect for the anthem is tantamount to disrespecting the country itself.

On any given day Thai teachers will bring in food for their colleagues. When asked to try some, and you will be asked to try some, just eat it. That includes the florescent pink ooze poured over ice shavings (naam khaeng sai), the salty fish (plah khem) that smells like a trawler’s bottom deck and anything else that might leave you feeling squeamish. Food is incredibly important in Thai culture and a bit of an adventurous appetite will go a long way to show

They say food is the key to one’s heart – it’s also the key to good relations with Thai staff. Photo: Matias Dutto your Thai colleagues that you’re willing to embrace local traditions.

On that same note, it’s a good idea to bring in food of your own from time to time. Fruit seems to be the most popular option. When you see the season’s first bounty of mangosteen, rambutan or ripe mango, splurge and pick some up for your office mates. Just don’t go too far and open up a fresh durian in the office. Dried meat is also a decent option and you can never go wrong with desserts.

By now it will be obvious that women say ‘khaa’ and men say ‘krup’ when being polite. Just bear in mind that regardless of one’s gender, male teachers might say

‘khaa’ to girls and women teachers will say ‘krap’ to boys. This is done so as not to confuse the little ones while they’re learning how to speak and most likely stops after the students have left kindergarten (anuban).

Finally, it is Thai tradition for those in mourning to wear black and white clothing, and they are almost always allowed to dress accordingly for as long as they would like. Tradition states this is meant to last 100 days, but 1-2 weeks is usually as long as it lasts.

We hope all the teachers out there have a great year. Whatever happens in the office, roll with it and when you smell the salty fish, run and hide!

Pupils power up for science

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ver the last two weeks, Year 6 students at Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KIS) have been learning about circuits and electricity in their science class. In small groups, the children experimented with different components to create a complete circuit. They were then given the extra task of making a switch in preparation for their overall aim of making a pressure sensitive burglar alarm. Different materials were experimented with to make the switch and sorted into two different groups: conductors or insulators. Finally, the children had to experiment with various other materials to make a doormat which would discretely cover the switch, but would not be too heavy to turn the switch on unless stepped on by an unwanted visitor. Burglars beware if you enter the Year 6 classroom at KIS! thephuketnews

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Oysters with a pearl if you please CURIOUS GOURMAND Antoine Melon am@trisara.com

Pearls: Above photo: Manfred Heyde, top: Brocken Inaglory.

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hile working at Terence Conran’s Bluebird Restaurant in London, I once saw a customer find a pearl inside an oyster that he was eating: an extremely rare event. I hope that she kept it and had a necklace made out of it.

Every oyster produces a substance called mother-of-pearl, or nacre, which is a combination of calcium carbonate and the mineral aragonite.

This substance protects the oyster’s soft body from impurities that may slip in when an oyster opens itself to breathe or eat. The oyster isolates suchimpurities by producing nacre around it.

A pearl necklace with gems of graduated size is called a “fall,” whereas one with pearls of uniform size is a “choker.”

Back in November 2010, I invited Thomas Keller, one of only three living chefs who hold a double Michelin 3-star rating, to Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental.

He prepared one of his signature dishes,

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

Vegetable prices drop ‘Oysters and Pearls’: Malpeque oyster, small pearl tapioca, milk, heavy cream, crème fraiche, ground black pepper, salt and large egg yolks for the sabayon.

The sauce is made with dry vermouth, minced shallots, white wine vinegar, unsalted butter and minced chives. The whole is topped up with some oscietra caviar.

Ferran Adrià has even created an edible ‘pearl’: oyster juice solidified until it forms a large shimmering sphere! This culinary process was pioneered in the 1990s and is now known as ‘spherification,’ which consists of transforming any liquid into a round shape.

The liquid may be fruit, vegetable or even oyster juice, which is mixed with sodium alginate, a type of algae-based gelling agent.

The mixture is then piped into a syringe (thus sucking up the tiniest droplets) into a bath of calcium chloride solution.

The drops gellify on contact with the liquid, and become crispy on the outside while their centres remain liquid.

Moleculary yours…

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or the first time in a long time, the Commerce Ministry has announced a decrease in agricultural and produce prices in the kingdom.

Prices surveyed in the capital – which ultimately impact Phuket prices – saw long-yard beans selling for B35 to B38 per kilo and coriander prices ranged between B120 and B130 per kilo.

Meanwhile, prices of many consumer products remained stable including pork prices which cost somewhere between B150 and B155 per kilo. A whole chicken costs around B70 to B72.

Chicken eggs (size no 2 and 3) were priced around B3.70 to B3.80 each and B3.60 to B3.70 respectively.

Prices of many vegetable products have been maintained such as Chinese broccoli, selling at B32 to B35 per kilo, cucumber at B25 to B28, and scallions at B50 to B60 per kilo. NNT

Bangkok ‘Foodiest City on Earth’

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he Thai capital has been declared the world’s ‘Foodiest City’, and two of its prominent restaurants have been recognised for their signature dishes, according to the ‘Tastiest Fast Feasts’ awards recently conferred by the British culinary website Chowzter.

The awards, which aim to uncover the most delicious fast-food served by locally owned establishments with locally sourced food, are based on nominations by local food experts and bloggers. These were narrowed to 60 and tested by a team of Chowzter tasters. They cut across several categories includ-

Menu for the masses: Pad Thai is famous around the world. ing pizzas, vegetarian, bakery, rice, sandwiches and more.

Bangkok won in the ‘Foodiest City on Earth’ category. In Bangkok, the pad Thai served at the Pad Thai Thip Samai restaurant won in the ‘Noodle’ category, and the garlic fried chicken at the Polo Fried Chicken restau-

rant was nominated in the ‘Tastiest Bird’ category.

According to a review in the Asian Wall Street Journal, “In the Foodiest category, Bangkok bared forks with London, Lima, Singapore and Vancouver.

But the city known for its vast array of food on the go and some of the freshest, flavour-packed offerings – even if it also wins recognition for the world’s top restaurants – ultimately triumphed.”

Justin Mellot, one of Chowzter’s founding employees, was quoted as saying, “We love that much of Bangkok’s food scene is all about fresh produce, fish, and meat being put together to make amazing dishes sold in the streets by experienced street food magicians. thephuketnews

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FASHION 9 Ask 10 different ladies on Phuket what’s stylish, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. For this week’s Style Focus, we found two ladies with their own unique look. Want to see yourself here? Email a photo and information to: editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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Sexy skin needs to be accentuated with a sexy style. Here, May looks fabulous with high-end looking clothes that are also easy to find on the island.

Scarf: Izzue Shorts: Antique shop in Phuket Shoes: Jessica Simpson Bag: Lyn Watch: Swatch Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Jewelry: Jubilee Diamond

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This fabulous Phuket-based Canadian singer looks chic yet smart, keeping it simple with a nice blouse, jeans and glamorous accessories.

Jeans: Topshop Shoes: Store in Brooklyn, NYC Earrings: Antique shop in Singapore

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A date with the fruit king Enjoying a durian buffet on a hot summer’s day

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Although orchard visitors who partake of these fruit buffets can eat as much durian as they want for the same flat fee, they should be aware that over-indulgence can have side effects

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ove it or loathe it, but you certainly can’t be indifferent to the durian. The so-called “king of fruits” has a prized flavour and custardlike consistency for which aficionados are willing to pay a king’s ransom, but it also has many detractors; consuming it was once memorably compared, by Sir James Scott writing in 1882, to “eating a garlic custard over a London sewer”.

This is the time of year that durian comes into season and markets all across the region will be redolent with the unmistakable odour of this thornencased delicacy.

Most people will have heard of common varieties like Mon Thong and Kan Yao, but the durian comes in a bewildering variety of shapes and sizes – some 500 different cultivars have been recorded in Thailand alone.

Suan Ban Rao, a 100 rai orchard in Rayong’s Klaeng district, claims the national record for the greatest number of varieties cultivated on land in private ownership, 111 cultivars in all, and has hit on a novel way of promoting the spiky fruit: every summer for the past three years, its owner, Kajohn Puttisuknirun, has been opening his orchard to the public, taking people on guided tours of the property and hosting all-you-can-eat durian buffets.

“We have about 1,600 durian trees that produce up to 100 tonnes per year,” he said, going on to explain that his family got the idea of fruit farming on a large scale 11 years ago when they noticed that many of their neighbours in this traditional fruit-

Photo: Hafiz Issadeen growing area were cutting down their durian trees and replacing them with rubber plantations in hopes of cashing in on the high prices that natural latex was commanding on world markets back then.

“My mother and all my siblings love eating durian and we were afraid that the wholesale switch to growing rubber trees was going to have a serious impact on local varieties of durian. We were concerned that some would simply become extinct.”

Up to that point the Puttisuknirun clan’s cash-cow had been their rubber plantation, but they made the courageous decision to go totally against the flow, removing all the rubber trees then growing on their land and investing some B25 million into converting the property into a massive durian grove.

Buying their first durian saplings from the Chanthaburi Horticultural Research Centre (CHRC), family mem-

bers then spent the best part of the following two years travelling around the country visiting orchards, talking to other growers and attending practically every durian contest held nationwide in order to purchase samples of prize-winning cultivars.

“We went up North, down South and all around the Central Region searching for the very best rootstock.

We were on a mission to collect the greatest variety of cultivars possible,” Kajohn said, adding that the CHRC was the perfect place to start the family collection since it maintains examples of some 250 varietals, about half the total number cultivated nationwide.

“As far as durian orchards in private hands go, we believe ours now has the biggest selection of trees in the entire Kingdom,” he enthused.

Thanks to the dangerous-looking thorns that project from almost every centimetre of its thick husk and its

Thanks to a horticultural technique widely employed at the 100 rai Suan Ban Rao in Rayong’s Klaeng district, the durian trees grown in the orchard are supported not by one trunk but two or three. thephuketnews

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Ode to the durian

he five cells are silky-white within, and are filled with a mass of firm, cream-coloured pulp, containing about three seeds each. This pulp is the edible part, and its consistence and flavour are indescribable.

A rich custard highly flavoured with almonds gives the best general idea of it, but there are occasional wafts of flavour that call to mind cream-cheese, onion-sauce, sherry-wine, and other incongruous dishes.

Then there is a rich glutinous smoothness in the pulp which nothing else possesses, but which adds to its delicacy. It is neither acid nor sweet nor juicy; yet it wants neither of these qualities, for it is in itself perfect.

It produces no nausea or other bad effect, and the more you eat of it the less you feel inclined to stop. In fact, to eat Durians is a new sensation worth a voyage to the East to experience ... as producing a food of the most exquisite flavour it is unsurpassed.

British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, 1856

A worker climbs high in a durian tree in Suan Ban Rao orchard to check the fruit for ripeness. strong, uniquely pervasive odour, the durian is a very distinctive fruit. It is also particularly heavy.

The average weight of a single fruit is between 1kg and 4kg, but some can be even heavier.

The soft flesh is rich in carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals and also provides lots of roughage.

Although orchard visitors who partake of these fruit buffets can eat as much durian as they want for the same flat fee, they should be aware that overindulgence can have side effects, especially for those suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.

According to the Public Health Ministry, a healthy person should consume no more durian flesh per sitting than that which surrounds two of the large seeds.

But when durian is available in unlimited quantities, people tend to eat a lot more than that.

One orchard visitor told me he’d polished off an entire Phuang Manee because he found this variety so wonderfully tasty.

When visitors stop by Suan Ban Rao, it is always Kajohn who leads them on a tour of the property. For this purpose everyone boards what the Puttisukniruns call their “tourist tram”.

It has two rows of wooden seats that can accommodate between 40 and 50 passengers in one go, but has an engine and is equipped with regular wheels rather than running on rails like a conventional tram would.

“We don’t recommend walking around the orchard unaccompanied because of the danger of being hit by falling durians,” he explained.

Kajohn gives his guests a brief introduction to the different shapes and sizes of durian (the fruit is classified into six main groups, apparently, each of which is further subdivided into varietals) and their salient characteristics (flesh of various colours and textures with taste/fragrance of differing intensity).

Every single tree in the orchard bears a sign indicating the name, in Thai script, of the particular cultivar.

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Packaging durian kuan, a preserved form of the fruit. This popular sweetmeat is made from overripe durian (often different types mixed together). has last flowered, some of its branches are marked with either red or blue paint.

Due to a horticultural technique widely employed at Suan Ban Rao, the durian trees grown here are supported not by one trunk but two or three. According to Kajohn, these extra “legs” make the trees more stable, allowing them to support the weight of all this super-heavy fruit.

A healthy tree should produce between 20 and 30 durians a year, he said, and it can take anything from 90 to 130 days for the fruit to ripen properly, the time taken to mature depending on the particular cultivar.

Keeping separate records for every single tree helps the family calculate the best time for harvesting.

“We even use bar codes to trace an individual fruit back to the exact tree

Visitors to Saw Sudjai orchard in Chanthaburi have a go picking a ripe durian for themselves.

Thanks to the dangerous-looking thorns that project from almost every centimetre of its thick husk and its strong, uniquely pervasive odour, the durian is a very distinctive fruit, and beloved by some. that bore it.

The advantage of this is that if customers are especially impressed by the flavour of one of our durians, quoting

the bar code will make it very easy for us to locate the tree that bore that particular fruit should they want to order more.” Story & photos Bangkok Post

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

IN BRIEF

‘Kim Jong-un’ in new video game

In new satirical video game Glorious Leader, gamers play as North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un and take on the US military, as well as play basketball with Dennis Rodman.

The retro-style game, developed by American company Moneyhorse Games, is a 16-bit title that will be available for both PC and mobile devices later this year.

A trailer of the game, which has become a viral hit, sees Kim Jong-un run through the streets of Pyongyang with weapons shooting down enemies.

The UN tackles killer robots

The United Nations hosted a summit this week to debate the possible impact of Lethal Autonomous Weapons (LAWS), such as robots and drones, and their future military applications.

The goal of the talks included defining what an autonomous killing machine actually is and discussing the ethical and sociological implications, as well as the rise of technological development and possible legal challenges. The outcomes of the summit will be further discussed this November at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW).

‘Flood fighter’ game teaches Thailand’s kids survival tips Amélie Bottollier-Depois

After its success in Thailand, a recently launched English-language version of the game aims to spread the message in other Asian countries affected by floods, such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines

Michael Jackson, hologram

The King of Pop died five years ago next month, but that didn’t stop him from performing at the Billboard Music Awards last Sunday (May 18) via hologram. A packed crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas caught a glimpse of a hologram version of Michael Jackson as he performed ‘Slave to the Rhythm’, from his posthumous album Xscape, along with a group of backup dancers.

Other late artists who have performed as holograms include rappers Tupac Shakur and Ol’ Dirty B*****d.

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odging electrocution, drowning and even crocodiles, the Thai virtual hero of a new mobile game called Flood Fighter aims to educate children across Asia about the perils posed by Mother Nature.

More than 800 people, including dozens of children, were among the victims of devastating floods that hit Thailand in 2011, affecting 65 of 77 provinces.

In an effort to prevent further deaths, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hatched the idea of a free education mobile game app to spread the word.

“In Thailand everybody has a mobile phone, so why not convey our message through an application?” said Ichiro Miyazawa, who oversaw development of Sai Fah: The Flood Fighter.

The free download for smartphones and tablet computers has proved a hit in a country which in 2012 had almost 130 mobile telephone subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, according to the International Telecommunication Union.

Just a few weeks after its launch in January, the game topped the charts for educational apps in Thailand, with more than 22,000 downloads.

The concept is simple: the house of lead character Sai Fah, whose name means “lightning”, has flooded.

He must complete missions during 22 episodes before, during and after the rise in the waters, each one carrying a message of prevention.

Tasks include stocking essential items, putting important belongings high up, not drinking unboiled water, cutting the electricity supply, as well as avoiding snakes that have been forced from their natural habitat and crocodiles that have escaped from farms.

Ayutthaya province, where the game is set, was particularly badly affected by the 2011 floods.

Homes, temples and car factories were underwater for weeks.

In the district of Ban Praek, where UNESCO visited to promote Flood Figher, some of the game’s lessons appear to have already been learnt.

Next time, “I will prepare drinking water,” 17-year-old student Kitkanok Klungnumkoo said after trying out the game.

Pornnamphet Sainet, 10, added: “I will follow the advice of the game by cutting the electrical circuit”.

“I was scared the water would not decrease,” she said. “I still don’t know how to swim.”

After its success in Thailand, a recently launched English-language version of the game aims to spread the message in other Asian countries affected by floods, such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines. At least 4,000 downloads were recorded in the initial weeks.

Those countries are drenched by annual monsoon rains that regularly cause floods, with rapid urbanisation, deforestation and poorly designed infrastructure aggravating the problem.

While the new version is not in their mother tongue, children who play video games are usually capable of understanding instructions in simple English, according to Nathalie Sajda, project manager at Opendream which developed the game for UNESCO. And while some cultural and environmental references might be specific to Thailand, “there are some lessons that are universal,” she added.

“They might not know the temples of Ayutthaya, but at least the design is very cute. It’s playful and fun, and that is the most important – that people enjoy playing.”

The biggest challenge for developing a video game is how to win people’s attention, Sajda said.

“Children these days have very high expectations of games.”

While the game developer has previous experience on similar projects, such as a sex education game, for UNESCO it was uncharted territory.

“Why not create a game which can promote peace, or about gender violence? We can do a lot through mobile phones and applications.” AFP

TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK 1

Titanfall

Xbox 360, Xbox One

6

inFAMOUS: Second Son

PS4

1

Mobli (Photo/Video)

iOS

2

2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil

Xbox 360, PS3

7

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4,

2

Nuzzel (News)

iOS

3

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

PS3, PS4, PC

8

MLB 14 The Show

PS3, PS4, Vita

3

Tapsule (Record)

iOS

4

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call

3DS

9

Pokemon X/Y

3DS

4

Azumio (Fitness)

iOS, Android

5

Dark Souls II

Ps3, Xbox 360, PC

10 Bound by Flame

PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, PC

5

Maleficent Free Fall (Game)

iOS, Android

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IN BRIEF Bigelow, Hardy go American

GODZILLA

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

British director Gareth Edwards does a great job of hitting several plot points in the appropriate amount of time. The film has elements of a family drama and a survival story with dashes of moral conflict, all of which were part of the 1954 film

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t’s easy to dismiss Godzilla as just another summer monster flick best left for teenagers with nothing to do on a weekend (or film editors in search of an easy review), but considering that the original Godzilla made in 1954 was an allegory for the horrors of nuclear holocaust – ravaging the very country that experienced the real thing just nine years earlier – it’s a story worth re-telling.

This is especially true during an era when technology is developing at an exponential rate. The last Godzilla film was made in 2004 (we didn’t even have iPhones then!) so the time was ripe for not only a remake, but a re-imagining of how we perceive this ancient monster.

The film starts in 1999 in the Philippines, when Drs Ishiro Serizawa (Ken Watanabe) and Vivenne Graham (Sally Hawkins) are taken into a collapsed mine to investigate the cause. We then visit Japan, where nuclear physicist Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) and his co-worker/wife Sandra Brody head into work at a nearby nuclear power plant to investigate recent seismic activity in the area (sounds like a good idea, no?).

After the events in this brief set-up, the film explodes with a bang in the present with Joe joined by his now grown-up son, Lt Ford Brody (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who has a wife (Elizabeth Olsen) and son of his own.

At this point, once the action starts, there’s no end, and that could be what turns audiences off. A break in the destruction is needed at times since we are given so much information to process – confusion sets in during several moments.

Because of this, it seems that all the main characters have but two facial expressions: confused and bewildered. The lone exception

Osca r-w i n n i ng director Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker; Zero Dark Thirty) will team-up with Tom Hardy (Bronson; The Dark Knight Rises) for a film adaptation of the book True American: Murder and Mercy.

The book tells the true story of Mark Stroman, who carried out a shooting at a gas station as “revenge” for 9/11.

One of Stroman’s victims, Bangladeshi immigrant Raisuddin Bhuiyan, decided to help save Stroman from the death penalty 10 years later.

There is no word yet on who will play Bhuiya

Harry Potter spin-off finally confirmed

Warner Bros. Studios have announced that the Harry Potter spin-off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will be released November 2016.

The film, adapted by the book of the same name, is set 70 years before the events of the Harry Potter narrative and will follow Newt Scamander – a renowned “magizoologist” in the JK Rowling universe.

The film will also be written by Rowling, her first screenplay, and is part of a new trilogy. .

Bryan Cranston (left) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson (right). is Olsen’s character, at least until she becomes privy to the destruction.

Still, British director Gareth Edwards does a great job of hitting several plot points in the appropriate amount of time. The film has elements of a family drama and a survival story with dashes of moral conflict, all of which were part of the 1954 film. (An interesting note, Dr Ishiro Serizawa was inspired

by Dr Daisuke Serizawa, he protagonist in the original movie).

The story is also careful not to portray the military as antagonist war hawks who are itching to use nuclear weapons against the creature, even though that seems to be their only solution. What they – and the audience – don’t know is that the nature of Godzilla, and why he exists, is not what it seems.

All in all it’s a refreshing take on an old tale with more than enough explosions to keep you paying attention throughout.

Godzilla successfully treads a fine line between storytelling and monster mash.

Star Trek 3 gets new director

With J.J. Abrams focusing his efforts on the Star Wars franchise, Paramount Studios have tapped Roberto Orci to direct Star Trek 3.

This will be Orci’s first time in the director’s chair, though he has worked as a screenwriter and producer of several projects, including the first two Star Trek films, directed by Abrams. Longtime collaborator Alex Kurtzman will not join Orci for the film, choosing to focus on solo projects.

The film is set for a 2016 release, which is the 50th anniversary of the franchise.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Weekend

Gross

1 Godzilla

$93.2M

$93.2M

$26M

$91.5M

3 The Amazing Spider-Man 2

$16.8M

$172.2M

4 Million Dollar Arm

$10.5M

$10.5M

5 The Other Woman

$6.3M

$71.7M

6 Heaven Is for Real

$4.4M

$82.2M

7 Rio 2

$3.8M

$118.1M

America: 8 Captain The Winter Soldier of Oz: 9 Legends Dorothy’s Return

$3.8M

$250.6M

$2M

$6.6M

10 Moms’ Night Out

$1.9M

$7.3M

2 Neighbors

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Saly Hawkins, and David Strathairn Director: Gareth Edwards Running time: 123 minutes

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival)

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (E) 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (T) 11:30, 14:30, 17:30, 20:30 Godzilla (3D/E) 11:40, 14:20, 17:00, 19:40, 22:15 Godzilla (G/E) 13:00, 15:40, 18:20, 21:00 Godzilla (T) 11:00, 12:20, 13:40, 15:00, 16:20, 17:40, 19:00, 20:15, 21:40 Haunt (E) 11:45, 13:40, 15:35, 19:45 Oculus (E) 17:30, 21:40

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SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) 13 Sins (E) 14:10, 16:20, 20:10 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (3D/E) 12:40, 15:40, 18:40, 21:40 Enemy (E) 12:20, 16:10, 18:20, 22:20 Godzilla (E) 12:30, 13:30, 15:10, 16:10, 17:50, 18:50, 20:30, 21:30 Haunt (E) 12:10, 14:20, 18:10, 20:20, 22:10

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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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

Elephants never forget

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n Saturday (May 31) Phuket band Elephant in the Room will be playing their second annual charity gig to raise money for orphaned children.

The band will be appearing at La Vie En Rose restaurant in Boat Lagoon and all profits from the event will go towards funding everyday comforts and special outings for the children of Baan Sri Thammarat orphanage in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Last year’s ‘Elephants for Orphans’ concert raised an amazing B107,000 which was used to fund an educational excursion for the children, thanks to

the wonderful prize donations from many local businesses and from the sale of tickets to the event.

This year, the Elephants have decided to do it all again, and once again there’ll be great entertainment from the band, who delight with everyone’s favourite tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and Noughties, as well as some of their own original songs. There’ll be very special guests: Elvis and the T-Birds rocking their blue suede shoes as well as DJ May spinning the night away.

Raffle and Silent Auction prizes this year include tickets to local attractions, dinner vouchers for some of the island’s

best restaurants, fabulous hotel stays and much more.

Tickets for the event are available from British International School, Phuket (at the Community Information Centre) or from La Vie en Rose, and cost B700 for adults and B350 for children, inclusive of food a complimentary drink and a donation. The fun starts at 6pm and goes on until late.

So make room for Elephant in the Room in your diary, have a great night and help some children be that little bit happier.

Class Act Media are proud media sponsors of this event.

Jeremy Healy returns to play fashion gig at Xana

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KATA SERENADED BY LEGENDARY DUO The Beach Development Company last weekend held a thank you party for customers and media who contributed to the successful launch of the Beach Condotel condominium project in Kata. The highlight of the party was a mini concert by legendary Thai popsuperstars Joe and Kong Nuvo (pictured above).

he UK’s DJ Jeremy Healy, will be playing at Xana with Attica on Friday, May 30.

The fashion-themed event will kick off at 9pm, and will see Phuket’s glitterati take to the dance floor at Xana to hear one of Healy’s legendary and flamboyant sets.

A DJ and producer, Healy, has performed headline DJ sets in almost every country in the world and has been the event music director for some of the most prestigious fashion brands – from Christian Dior to Emilio Pucci and Hillfiger.

He has also worked with the biggest international artists including Mary J Blige, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Rihanna, Sting, Usher and Maroon 5.

Entry to the event is free, and the dress code for the night is ‘catwalk glam’. Those who dress up on the night will receive a 2-for-1 coupon, and a bottle of bubbly will also be given to the best dressed.

The event follows Healy’s spectacular New Year’s performance, which saw a thousand party-goers take to Bangtao beach, to see the New Year in Phuket style.

Are you playing any more places in Asia?

Singapore for Attica’s 10 th anniversary!

Q&A WITH JEREMY HEALY What do you like most about coming to Phuket?

It’s such a fun place to visit. I have good friends here, the food is great and the clubs are fun.

Any music you’re following at the moment?

There’s a big revival of 90s house music going on at the moment in England, as the next generation of music lovers are being turned on to it by groups like Disclosure.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever played?

Definitely on a yacht, there’s nothing quite as groovy. Big dance floor, open sea, moonlight.

Sol Kerzner’s birthday also springs to mind, Quincy Jones was there – my all time hero!

I was bricking myself before I went on.

Mick Jagger’s 50 th was also amazing.

It was on Bastille day, and held in the Opera House in Paris with everyone in French Revolution fancy dress – to be let loose there was definitely a moment!

What’s next for you?

After this trip it’s back to the Mediterranean for the beautiful summer, Ibiza of course, and I’m gagging to see Croatia.

I’ve heard it’s the new Ibiza, but I’ve heard that one before...

For more information, visit xanabeachclub.com, or contact Annabel: annabel@attica.com.sg thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

PHUKET KIDS CLUB GROWS UP The recently opened Kids Club in Patong has now grown up to become the biggest indoor playground in Phuket following expansion of the padded adventure play area now taking up the entire 2nd floor of The Promenade Mall next to Bangla Road in central Patong. The venue for all ages now features fresh bakes, coffee and cup cakes by the Joob Joob sisters, a party supply store and a magic store.

Resident magician Koko the Clown amazes all with magic tricks on sale at The Kids Club Magic Shop.

The Kids Club owner Esa Veli Mikael Huovila (centre) with Joob Joob staff and young cupcake bakers.

Kids take part in a cupcake decoration workshop with Joob Joob staff.

French artist Vincent Henon instructs children on the art of painting, before opening his exhibition, ‘Child-Like’.

ART ATTACK Presented by Oasis ed. Phuket, the art exhibition ‘Child-Like’ was enjoyed by all, big and small, at the Book Cafe, Rawai.

MAGIC OF NATURE DINNER AT TRISARA Mr Pascal Jolivet (third from left), owner and founder of the youngest and most dynamic estate in France’s Loire Valley, hosted a special ‘Magic of Nature’ dinner at Trisara Phuket recently. Standing from left are: Helen Clarke, Trisara’s Executive Assistant Manager; Marie and Pascal Jolivet; Rose Maitland-Smith; and Antoine Melon, General Manager, Trisara. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

MAKING A BIG SPLASH On Friday (May 16), Dusit International opened the doors of its latest Phuket property, dusitD2 Phuket Resort, formerly the Courtyard by Marriott. Located only one block from Patong Beach and within walking distance of Jungceylon, the stylish and vibrant new dusitD2 Phuket Resort aims to become a destination in its own right, offering 390 guestrooms and suites.

Left: Dusit International CEO & MD Mr Chanin Donavanik.

LIVE FROM YOUR PLACE The hard-working team from Live 89.5, sister radio station to The Phuket News, took some of their shows on the road last week, with a special Wake Up outside broadcast from Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) with Dave and Kirsty last Wednesday, and then Jason and Tim broadcasting live from the Sunday Walking Street market on Thalang Road in the Old Town.

THE BEAT GOES ON On Sunday, May 18, the Phuket Drum Circle held a non-stop, two hour drumming and dancing event on Patong Beach at the end of Bangla Rd. The free event was held as part of Drumstrong – a worldwide 24 hour non-stop drumming session that raises awareness and funds for cancer research.

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23 MAY

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24 MAY

Weekend Indulgence Leave all your worries behind and enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation with The Pavilions’ ultimate Weekend Indulgence, designed to make you feel on holiday - even if just for a day! Every Saturday and Sunday enjoy 50% off all our Spa Pleasures, heavenly treatments designed to revive and energize body & mind in the privacy of your own Spa sanctuary. After your pampering session, let us treat you to complimentary afternoon tea in pure Pavilions style! Spa opening hours: 10.00 am – 8.00 pm Afternoon tea is served from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm Book your Weekend Indulgence by contacting spa.phuket@thepavilionsresorts.com

Pool Competition at Expat Hotel

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.

26 MAY

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

SUN

25 MAY

Spend a day in the newly opened Santosa Detox and Wellness Center in Kata and bring your children (4-12 years) to our FREE Jungle Yoga class this Saturday at 2pm. We will guide them through an adventurous, playful and fun yoga class. Parents can enjoy the day relaxing and enjoying healthy delicious juices, tasting some of our delicious vegetarian and raw food in the Santosa Restaurant and treat yourself with spa treatments form the Santosa Spa. Call +66 (0) 76 330 600 or visit www. santosaphuket.com for more information

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers Mondays & 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. patongshakers.com

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

Jungle Yoga for Kids

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

Indian Curry Night on Fridays

MON

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.

Phuket International Rugby 10

The 16th Strategic Sports Phuket International Rugby 10s 2014 will take place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of May at the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club in sunny Phuket. If you are interested in playing in this year’s tournament, please contact Pat Cotter at phuketrugby@gmail.com. Better hurry, places are filling up fast!

Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

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.

BBQ at Expat Hotel

The Art of Pasta Join us for an afternoon dedicated to the epitome of Mediterranean delight. Chef Belinda will host a unique workshop to show you how to make fresh pasta from scratch and prepare the most classic of Italian recipes. At the end of the class, all chefs will be invited to enjoy a well earned glass over a steaming bowl of pasta. Buon appetito!

Join us for The Art of Pasta at The Plantation Restaurant on the 23rd of May at 11.30 am Pasta workshop, including your home cooked lunch, recipe booklet and Pavilions apron at 1,200 THB++ per person. To book your cooking class contact restaurants. phuket@thepavilionsresorts.com

Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

Phuket Walking Street Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town.

The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook. com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253. Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

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

TUE

27 MAY

DJ MAKJ Live in Phuket Join us for the special evening, “DJ MAKJ Live in Phuket” at Seduction Beach Club & Disco on Tuesday 27th May 2014. Starts from 10 pm onwards. Mackenzie Johnson, better known as MAKJ has achieved an almost unfathomable amount of success. His dedication to his craft and ambition to surpass any and all competitors will further propel MAKJ higher than you could ever have imagined. See more info at: www.seductiondisco.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

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

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,

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

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

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

WED

parents! A great visual treat with dances, music and pictures to be taken with your favorite character! Buy tickets at Villa Market - Chalong, Les Diables - Boat lagoon and Laguna Canal Village. For English call 0913260276, Thai call 0814776828.

28 MAY Elephants for Orphans

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

THU

29 MAY The English Lab Grand Opening!

Ladies night A women networking event full of surprises at the new Santosa Wellness and Detox Center in Kata. A great opportunity for women to meet, connect and experience a rejuvenating evening. We will treat you with massage angels; our amazing chef will offer some hors d’ouvres from our Santosa vegetarian restaurant AND you will also get to try some of our own Santosa handmade natural beauty products. We will finish the evening with a fascinating and insightful talk on anti- aging, this Thursday 7.00 pm. Call +66 (0) 76 330 600 or visit www. santosaphuket.com for more information

SAT

31 MAY

NEON NIGHT RUN PARTY Neon Night Run is a unique, fun running party! With races distances for both young and old, plus great music and colorful bright lights. Fun for the whole family with BBQ, stalls, kids entertainment, face painting, prizes for best NEON costumes, glow sticks, etc. Schools compete to win the new Thanyapura Cup. Entry fee for individual runners/walkers is 300THB. Everyone welcome. Register now at www.thanyapura.com/event

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2nd annual charity fundraising event in support of Baan Sri Thammarat Orphanage.

On Saturday 31st May from 6 pm onwards at La Vie en Rose Restaurant & Wine Bar. Adult 700 THB/ Children 350 THB. Proudly supported by ClassAct Media.

The English Lab is an International Online School for Learning English as a second language. We provide instructor-led online English programs to adults and children who are looking for professional, effective, low-cost online English classes. Our English Classes have 2 components: 1. On-line Tutorials: independent studies with interactive exercises and games, which focus on reading and writing. 2. Live Webinars for up to 5 students and the teacher, which focus on listening and speaking. Come to our Grand Opening at 73/62 Chale Khiri, Kathu and meet the teachers and try out the online courses for free! For more information, in Thai or in English, Maria at 098 069 2901

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1 JUNE

Nikki Beach 1st Annual Volleyball Challenge Nikki Beach Phuket presents 1st Annual Volleyball Challenge on Sunday 1st of June from 9 am onwards. Join us at our world-famous Amazing Sunday Brunch as Phuket’s biggest names in hospitality & beach clubs battle it out. Info: nikkibeach.com/phuket.

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9th Laguna Phuket Marathon Welcome to the 9th Laguna Phuket International Marathon will take place on Sunday, 8 June 2014. The 8th event was another great success with more than 5,000 participants from over 50 countries join the race with start and finish at Laguna Phuket.

More Information - phuketmarathon.com.

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16 JUNE

Increase your memory power by 300% USA Memory Champion Ron White LIVE at Phuket Rajabhat University.

- Give speeches or presentations without notes.

- Recall names, faces and read faster.

- Train your mind to work like a human computer.

Full day seminar, Jun 16, 2014. Early bird, before May 31,2014 - THB 5,500 per personBring the mind of Einstein to your organization! Limited seats available.

More info visit phuketticketmaster.com

EVERY DAY FREE Herbal Steam Sauna & Ice Bath

Art Exhibitions Oasis ed.Phuket

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs A family musical from London. A wonderful watch for children, parents and grand-

WAGYU TOMAHAWK STEAK An Australian Darling Downs Wagyu Tomahawk Steak Promotion! For sharing with a steak weighs approx. 1.2 kgs. At 2,990++ THB. Wagyu beef is praised the world over for its rich flavour and buttery tenderness. Enjoy an extraordinary breed of cattle. The naturally grain-fed beef with a marble score of 4-5, served with Madeira or peppercorn sauce and two side dishes.

Amari Phuket Resident Privilege Card holders will receive an extra 20% discount on food & beverage. The card is available and is complimentary for all Phuket residents. Amari Phuket, La Gritta Restaurant lagritta@amari.com, 076 292 697.

Oasis ed.Phuket hosts a new Art Exhibition at The Book Cafe in Rawai.To be engaging and enhancing peoples experiences with art. Till 12 June 2014 “Child-like”–Water Colour paintings by Vincent Henon For more info: info@oasisedphuket.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media.

At the newest Detox and Wellness center in Kata. We invite you to experience a relaxing and rejuvenating evening in our herbal steam sauna and ice bath. This is FREE every day from 4 – 8pm. If you would like to continue the evening with a sunset dinner overviewing the ocean the Santosa restaurant has a wide variety of raw food, vegan and vegetation meals. Call +66 (0) 76 330 600 or visit www.santosaphuket. com for more information.

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. By what name is Kabushiki-gaisha yunikuro better known in the world?

2. Which animal has the largest brain compared with its body size?

3. Who once sang using the alias Apollo C. Vermouth?

4. What was used for erasing pencil before rubber?

5. What do male mosquitoes feed on?

Answers below right.

SUDOKU

Across 1. Footnote note 5. Go up 9. Big blowout 13. Bar ___ 14. Shipping weights 16. Wrinkly fruit 17. Conversation sparker 20. “The Night of the ___” 21. Dock 22. “Holy moly!”

23. Jousting one 24. Served up a whopper 26. Seafood selection 27. Pitcher, of a sort 30. Ultimatum word 34. Adjust, as laces 36. Armada 37. Unappealing 42. Roundish 43. Salad oil holder 44. Old Chinese money 45. Destined 47. Banquet 50. 10 jiao 52. Lusters 55. Corroded 58. Harmonize

60. ___ obscura 61. Doubletree Oceanfront, for one 64. Rank below marquis 65. High wave 66. Not us 67. Fastener 68. Jupiter, e.g.

69. Seals’ meals

25. Dutch pottery city 28. Bad-mouth 29. Big drawer?

31. Affranchise 32. “Didn’t I tell you?”

33. Flight board abbr.

34. Turbulent 35. Cricket wicket 36. “Them” 37. “As if!”

38. Female gametes Down 39. Turning point?

40. Samovar 1. Stir 41. Coups 2. Dance energetically 45. By chance 3. Completely 46. The Muses, e.g.

4. Remove lard 47. Boil 5. ___ acid 48. Disentwine 6. Monopoly token 7. Mideast hot spot 49. Biblical book 51. Cable network 8. Astronomer’s sighting 53. “A likely story!”

9. Term of familiar 54. Overact address 55. First-rate 10. Bug-eyed 56. Exactly 11. Spiny shrub 12. Scouting outing 57. Beige 59. Zoo feature 15. Done in 18. Compass reading 62. Ancient 63. French vineyard 19. Needle part

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Uniqlo; 2.The ant; 3. Sir Paul McCartney; 4. Pieces of bread; 5. The nectar of flowers (only female mosquitoes bite).

GOT YOUR NUMBER

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Pet

of the week

The proportion of people who suffer from debilitating stuttering.

264

The number of computers of all types that an American accesses during an average day. In many cases, they are probably not even aware they are doing so.

350,000,000 The worldwide audience for the most-watched show on Earth, the BBC’s motoring programme, Top Gear.

0.3

Length of the average blink, in seconds.

48

The amount of skin, in kilos, that the average person sheds by the time they reach the age of 70.

This cute pooch belongs to Rich, but she also has many aunts and uncles! Monkey likes to get lots of time under the sun and enjoys rolling around the sand, teasing all the male dogs. She’s only eight months old and acts even younger! She hops around all the time, loves to cuddle and eat all kinds of Thai food – but phet nid noy! ‘She’s my pride and joy. The only girl I love in this world!’ says Rich.

Source: Uberfacts

Want to see your pet here? Email photos to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

This week in history ■■ May 23, 1701 The Scots Captain William Kidd is hanged in London after being convicted of of murder and five counts of piracy .

■■ May 24, 1956 The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland. It is won

by Lys Assia of (surprise) Switzerland, singing Refrain.

■■ May 25, 1895 In England, playwright, novelist and poet Oscar Wilde is convicted of “committing a ct s of g ross indecency with other male persons” and sentenced to two years in prison.

■■ May 26, 1647 Alse Young is hanged in Hartford, Connecticut, the first person to be executed as a witch in the British American colonies.

■■ May 27, 1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedest rian traffic, creating a vital lin k bet we e n Sa n Francisco and Marin Count y, California. It is opened to traffic the following day.

■■ May 28, 1503 James IV of Scotland and Princess Margaret Tudor of England are married. A Treaty of Everlasting Peace between Scotland and England is signed to mark the occasion. It results in a peace that lasts 10 years.

■■ May 29, 1942 Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the best-selling Christmas single in history.

Source: Wikipedia thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

Property PROPERTY FOR RENT

2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. c l e a n i n g , l i n e n ,t o w e l s c h a n g e weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms.Wash/dry machine.

Big complete kitchen.Quiet location.

Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@ gmail.com

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5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach

Beautiful Villa For Sale: 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool.

Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

3 beds, 2 Bath, western kitchen, Indoor utility/storage room, lounge, dining area, covered terrace, covered car port, small front garden. Quality furniture throughout. Internet TV. 120 sqm interior space. 4 Air Cons. 25,000 Baht per month for 1 year long term rental.

Available Mid May 2014. Contact: kanaloa55@yahoo.co.uk, Call: 084 189 5149

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

Villa for Rent:

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

GOLF villa at Loch Palm:

DELUXE PENTHOUSE/ LOFT 120SQM Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/ Short term, Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Fibernet 65MB,Cable T V, King bed, big bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW L AND: Spec t ac ular view of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

GOLF villa at www.lochpalm.com with pool on 8th hole green. Luxury 3 bedrooms with en-suites. 12 month lease.

Avail 1st March. THB 55000 per month plus bond. Call Tim 0858942268, Email timshaw@bigpond.com.

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.

Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pak Lok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. Comercial property: two-storey building: 50 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 4 rai land plot, 7 min from airport. Nicely renovated. Can be a hospital/school/ commercial/residential property.

35 mln baht. Contact: Lana, Email: lana.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 080 27 16 484

Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment

dcondo Creek in PK for rent

NEW DE LUXE BIG STUDIO 70SQM

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

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

Rent from 24,000 THB/MONTH. Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Extra cost electricity.

Queen bed,terrace 20 SQM. Big bathroom, Wifi Fibernet 65MB. CABLE TV, complete kitchen set.

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

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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

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

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity.

Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Apartment for long term rent

Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn

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

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

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

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

PREMIUM: PAY ONCE PER MONTH B2,799+VAT. PAY ONCE PER MONTH WILL RUN ONLINE FOR 30 DAYS AND IN 4 ISSUES OF THE PRINT EDITION PER MONTH. *INCLUDES 1 PICTURE IN THE PAPER AND 10 PICTURES ONLINE.

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Supalai Hills house for rent The Villa is 244 sqm.Which has 4 comfy bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 20 minutes drive to the BIS and PIA international schools.Only 15 minutes drive away from Phuket’s top beaches Bangtao and Surin.0848519795 Email : robert. anthony.krause@gmail.com

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GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY: VILL A & L A N D: 3 bed room, 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.p e ll e gr in o2810 @ gm ai l.c o m, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

INCLUDE NOVOSTI PHUKETA PHUKET’S ONLY RUSSIAN NEWSPAPER (FREE TRANSLATION TO RUSSIAN) B1,699+VAT.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale

NEW PRIVATE POOL VILLA CHALONG 5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company. Good Parking. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Pr ic e 14.9 M B.TH B/ Rent from 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct.

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

17 MB.THB/RENT 150,000THB/ MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities. Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

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.

For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

New House For Sale Kathu

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 2 really big beds rooms, big kitchen and living 135 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-poolsauna-parking etc; market price (10.5 mill bth) NOW 7.5 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail maurice. phuket@gmail.com

For Sale 2 villas with this view

Situated at Ao Por, 2 modern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bahtrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars.

Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket.com, www.thecurvephuket.com.

Sin gl e H ou se Sp e c i a l Price Rent/Sale: Nice house fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.

Special Sale Luxury Apartment

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM

Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay.

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

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

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM

East Coast Sea View Land

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.

Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong.

Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 beds, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport.

Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

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

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

Great investment oppor tunit y i n Pa t o n g . I h ave 2 N E W LY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold.

Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

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.

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

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant / cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach!

Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

AO POR SEAVIEW LAND:

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM

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

6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space. Good rental return 10 pct.

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

Patong Free Hold Condo:

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.

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

Land for sale: 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach.

Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest.

Ready project for a 3 storey villa.

3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price : 18.5 million for 1 rai .

Kamala Pool Villa:

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

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

House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!!

House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD T Vs, Pool Table. At Kathu.

Tel: 086-0826078. Email:astroboy1959 @hotmail.com

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect 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 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: 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.

The Title: Rawai Condo New 2 BR, 1.5 Bath, Building B, 2nd Floor, Sea view, 6.7 million ThB. Sinking fund and first year fees included.

Contact: Teddy 0897727136 (English).

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas: 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.

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

WALK TO BEACH LUXURY VILLA. California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer.

Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers.

Fully equipped kitchen and laundry.

260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641

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.

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Price 22.5 MB.

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.

LUXURY 3 BR IN The Residence

3-storey villa for sale

New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale.

Glass elevator, pool, ocean view.

700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall.

Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com

3 bedroom 4 bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarter’s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool.

Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa, Maintenance ,Security and Maid.

Massivly Reduced price 18.9 MB! Contact:oliver@thurmanngroup. com Call: 087-877-2320

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

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

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.

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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014

PROPERTY IN PHUKET

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

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

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

House for Sale - Chalong: House on The Corner f o r S a l e: Q u i e t l o c a t i o n

and only 50 0m from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 28 0sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open-plan kitchen (9 x 9 m),1 s e p a r a t e d k i t c h e n , carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: 2.7 MB. including furnitures. Must See! jochenschmitz16@gmail.com, 081 607 8000.

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.

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

MAI KHAO LAND

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

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

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

Pool Villa Mission Heights: 5 year old fantastic

(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.

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

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

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

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.

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

3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

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

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

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS:

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Patong 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.

FOR SALE Penthouse in Rawai: 360 panoramic breathtak-

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

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

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

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with

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

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

5 bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern European-designed 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.

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.co.th

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/

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

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

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok, Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai. Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.

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

New House for Sales:

New house for sale: At Siri Village, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom.

3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.

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

Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities.

For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

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

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage.

House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

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

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.

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million.

Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet.

4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Budget Bungalows:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms.Close to all amenities.

One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:0812704291.

Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm.

Very high standard with a nice view.

Big balcony, swimming pool, gym.

Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.

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ale s t en g r U RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE

FREEHOLD - LAGOON VIEW!!!

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

Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished.

Private access. Price cut for quick sale.

MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@ gmail.com

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

Highfield Mission Hills Phuket: 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity.

Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

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

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.

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

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

Sea View Land for Sale:

Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

! Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold.

BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

HIGHEND CONDO PHUKET

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

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

House for sale near Central

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

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

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

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

Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com.

See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

New Luxury Villa For Sale:

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

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SeaView near Airport: 4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east.

NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots.

OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner.

B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

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

2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur.

Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold.

Nice. Only 17.5MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room.

2 air conditioners. Full furniture.

Internet.Swimming pool. Gym. Automated door lock and key card.

Call 080 040 9077.

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

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale.

Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house.

250 sqm living space. Top condition.

Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome.

B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

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

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

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

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

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

NEW House For Sale

Serenity near the Beach, Chumpon: 210 sq.M contempo-

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

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

Mission Heights:

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms.

B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

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

Land for sale:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million.

Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

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

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

For sale:

Reduced for Quick Sale:

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

Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

rary 2 story house, pool. 400 M. to ThungWualen. Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations, 10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams. Chanote title. Total 2648 sq.M., Contact: chitsamon@hotmail.com, Tel: 083- 391 4405. Price: 10.9MB.

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

Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope.

Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Off street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course.

Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 081-6065772 for an Inspection !!

yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided i n 6 p l o t s e a c h c a . 1, 0 0 0 s q m . ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai.

K hun Chanc hira, 0 81 3 67 76 8 3. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

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

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout.

Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

Pool villa for sale or rent:

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent.

Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

Absolute Beachfront:Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket.

Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www. facebook.com/Phuket.Beachfront.

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning,

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

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai Beach

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

Absolute Beach Front Land: Songkla district near new

deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale.

B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

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

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

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

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

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House For Sale:

113/101 Anuphas Golf Ville Soi 10. 3 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. 20 meters RD.FR. 2 cars parking. 130 r sq.wah. large back yard. Ready for the pool, very quite.

8M THB just renovation, teek and marble throughout. Ready to move in. Call Captain John 081 894 7644, B8,000,000, Anuphas Golf Ville, jj_icu@hotmail.com

Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M: 3 Story Home/Office featuring a fully automatic Garage roller door,2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Air conditioned, Sea views, extended terraces front and back, peaceful location situated just off Viset Road Rawai making this a very unique home or office. Regretful urgent sale. Any offer will be consider. Price 4.2Million (Less than cost price one million) until end of June 2014, B4,200,000, Ranuka, mrsmum mygift@gmail.com, 0937877212

SEA VIEW LAND CHALONG

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

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

3-storey apartment on the beach: 3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible.

Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

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.

Land for sale Mission Heights:

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Family resor t for sale:

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

Stunning view, 3420 Sqm. Chanote-Title, access Road, electricity, close to all services. Visit www. phuketsaleland.com or contact batfro64@gmail.com

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Seaview Condo For Sale/ R e n t: R a w a i S e av i e w c o n d o, Luxurious,Furnished. Foreign free hold.120 sqm 2 beds 2 baths. Rent 2000 baht per night. Long term 45k / month. Sale only 6.5 MB. Call: 090 408 3800, Email: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

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

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 8 0 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.

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

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.

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

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely 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.

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.

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

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

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

World Class Sea Views:

Must see! Great 4bd villa: Truly exceptional 4 bd villa on the 1900 sqm land, surrounded by jungle.

10x5 m pool must see! 10 min drive to Tanyapura and to Naithon Beach.

Great lovely home for large families!

084 060 7050, molokophuket.com/ buy/1999-east-residential-for-sale. info@molokophuket.com.

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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.

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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

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.

Seaview Thai house for sale Nice and peacefully area surrounding with Seaview of Andaman. The back yard is the Mountian of Koa Pra Teaw National Park View.with great sunrise and next to the Aor Por Marina, The Air Park, The pier to Koh Yao. Contact: thureewan@gmail.com, Tel: 088 752 4532

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

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.

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

Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable.

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

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

Contact 087 897 0501.

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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.

land area 336 sqm land,158 sqm interior floor, fully fitted Western kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 toilet/shower, 9x3 m pool, tropical fruit garden, chanote title, modern open design, fully furnished, 50 inch TV. B7,950,000, vankets@ gmail.com, 085 473 7812 .

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

Sale: Reduced to: 28.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket

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

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Phuket is a great place to be, with direct flights to destinations around the world, a thriving bar and restaurant scene, a huge beach culture – with surfing community and international beach clubs – and plenty of traditional culture, including markets, festivals and temples. At the same time, it has all the amenities of home: shopping malls, art galleries and live music venues.

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In return, we offer a visa, work permit, friendly work environment, 5 day work week (8.30am-6pm), competitive salary, local health insurance, work-related travel expenses, time in lieu for overtime, and the chance to live in a great part of the world, while also furthering your career.

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We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities.

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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.

Boat and Car sells as a package or separate Reduce price now only 1.2MB! For more information please contact: 087-8772320 or E-mail:oliver@thurmanngroup.com

N E W S E A L I N ES AVA I LABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@ sea-yss.com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.

Luxury Yacht for Sale For sale 20 02 Ber tram 510 Fly bridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

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NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE 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.

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2009 POWER CATAMARAN 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D- 4 IPS 300.

Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaf t drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition.

Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM MA X MARINE ASIA – A great sporty RIB, designed as a tender/people carrier for a larger vessel of approximately 70 feet. A smooth, fast ride guaranteed from the world’s most famous inflatable boat brand.

-Hypalon tubes -Honda 50hp EFI 4 Stroke outboard -Boat cover FOR SALE AT 750,000 THB Contact Craig Murphy on 081-970-0583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.

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.

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Yacht sale 36-ft Searay SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE: 2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in LIV Aboard For Sale Compressors and tanks also available.

Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@similan-diving-safaris.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.

SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents.

Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

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: Ver y fast-nice spor t boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. yacht@elas.si.

Bertram 505 Conver for sale Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley.

Price : 7,000,000 THB , Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

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

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop:

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Ready to cruise.Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design.New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard.

AUD$90K. 085 3780 498, yacht.an taia@gmail.com.

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

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Company for sale - Owner retiring Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage.

Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www.safewayasia.com.

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PEUGEOT 207 for sale: 2008 Peugeot 207cc, 33k kilometers, 1 owner, perfect condition, leather seats, Conver tible, B9 40,0 0 0.

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Restaurant/ Bakery for Sale

Restaurant for Sale Urgent!

Seafood European and Thai food in Patong close to beach and main shopping Jungceylon. First class equipment included pizza oven.

Main road location, 350 sqm. Good lease cheap rent. Owner health problem must sell URGENT . Only 8 MB! kingcable_aaa@hotmail.com 0870 368 551.

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Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

Bar / Guest House for sale Sports Bar and 9 Bedroom Guesthouse in popular location of Karon Beach for Sale or Rent. Kitchen and working laundry included. For information contact, Thai: 085 795 0875 or Eng: 087 884 1857.

Thai/ Western restaurant (seats 60+) with fully-equipped kitchen and bakery (air-con, coffee machine etc), TV, car parking and 3 double bedrooms (2 en-suite).

Great opportunity in growth area of Cherngtalay (near Laguna).

Only 3.5MB, Contact: neilmcgregor1@sky.com, Call: +66 80 719 7390.

Nissan Teana Finance available. 11 months old. 2.5l.

Full Options. Contact: Bernard, Call: 086 945 2626

HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm Very reliably & friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires.

Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Igor, Chalong, B280,000, 083 102 0070.

Mercedes GL 320 Mercedes GL 320 4 Matic, 2008, 100.000 km, very good condition, no blue book, THB 2,2 mIn. 090-1432020, frohlich@gmx.net

Great Offer Nissan March, 6 months old, 14000km, in new condition and still under warranty. Black color, car stereo, window film, no accidents. Priced for a quick sale at B310,000. Contact Bart 083-5098797

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GAS B.B.Q clearance sale The B.B.Q Center. GAS B.B.Q clearance sale cheapest in Thailand. All models only 19,000 Baht. Call Khun Thip: 076 366 860, 081 597 5568

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Stolen HUBLOT Watch REWARD !

During a house burglary in Surin Beach Phuket area was stolen a HUBLOT bracelet watch in pink gold. REWARD THB 100,000 to anyone who can provide tips so the watch is returned.

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Smart phone or pad control, Multi-room audio-visual, Home Theater, Lighting control and Electrical systems for new and renovation projects. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

Soi Dog are looking for dog lovers in Phuket to come and spend time with our 300+ street dogs in residence at our shelter in Mai Khao, North Phuket.

We need volunteers to help socialise and walk our dogs - as this is fundamental in preparing our lovely dogs for adoption in Phuket and around the world. Whether you can spare one day a week or can come every day, we would love to have you help our dogs. Volunteering at Soi Dog is an amazing experience and may well change your life. For more details, please email Diana at volunteering@soidog-foundation.org

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We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE

Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.

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JEWELLERY / WATCHES A Unique Thai Cooking Class Are you looking for original Thai Style of Cooking? Relaxed & Intimate beach front class at Blue Bar Layan Beach.

Available ever yday and star t time flexible. Promotion at 1,500 B per person includes transfer & ingredients(3 dishes). Call 081-7288269,psupparin@ gmail.com

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Ronins need to slay T-Rex FREE KICK Kazira Hans kazesfreekick@gmail.com

Ronin lose on the road, slip to 7th FOOTBALL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

WITH BOTH NEY FABIAno and Eber Henrique out with a yellow card suspension, the Ronins conceded two early goals for their fourth loss of the season at the hands of Trat FC last Sunday (May 18).

Trat’s Kendall Jagdeosingh, a Trinidad and Tobago international, struck first when he stole the ball near the half and broke away for an easy score just 12 minutes into the match at Trat Stadium.

Five minutes later, Procopio de Souza Lazaro put Trat up 2-0 after he sneaked the ball into the net with a header from a free kick.

Phuket could get nothing going in the first half and were unable to take advantage of limited opportunities in the second period.

The loss knocks Phuket down one spot on the Yamaha League-1 table to 7th place, and extends their winless streak in the league to three matches. So far this season, the team has lost four out of their six away matches (including against Ang Thong, Chiang Mai, and Nakhon Ratchasima).

RONINS’ NEW THREADS Captain Wasan Natasan wears the team’s new third, or alternate, white uniform. Phuket FC management have announced that the team will play in their alternate uniforms for all away matches remaining in the 2014 Yamaha League-1 season. The team’s first match in their white uniforms was last week at Trat FC. The Ronins have 11 away matches left this season.

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huket FC return home this Sunday (May 25) after a road trip to Trat FC last weekend, where they lost 2-0 and missed key players Ney Fabiano and Eber Henrique due to suspension.

The Ronins 7th home game will see them take on bottom-feeders Khon Kaen FC, a team that has claimed victory only once this season.

Khon Kaen’s new head coach Tewes Kamolsilp, who in previous seasons led both Nakhon Ratchasima FC and TSY Phitsanulok FC to Yamaha League-1 promotions, won the season opener but his last five games have been nothing short of a disaster.

His game plans are not bad, lady luck just wasn’t smiling.

As he took the job, coach Tewes switched to his 4-42 and 4-1-4-1 that – when playing against a stronger team – will collapse into a 5-4-1 to reinforce the defense.

Considering Phuket FC’s weak midfield, the scale might just tip a little to the T-Rex’s side.

Khon Kaen are also coming off a midweek FA Cup match on the road against Thai Premier League-side Bangkok United. The long road trip may prove too much for their players.

Tewes will not have Japanese frontman and top scorer

Phuket FC are slated to defeat bottom-feeders Khon Kaen FC. Photo: J.P. Mestanza Junki Yokono (#10) who was injured in a friendly match against the Laos national team earlier this month.

Argentine striker Recio Matias (#38) hasn’t found his form yet this season, but he has scored against Phuket every season since 2012. If Khon Kaen can take possession at midfield and connect the game from back to front, then the question will be when, not if, Matias will score.

T-Rex midfielder Chok Sukkaew (#26) will likely

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drop back to play stopper and add a fifth defender, aiming to shut out Phuket’s attacks.

Khon Kaen drives their game along their right sideline, which means Phuket’s left back, be it Pyne Soe or Dusit Nongpratum, will not have an easy game.

Phuket’s Fabiano and Henrique will return from their yellow card bans, a relief for Phuket FC fans who won’t have to endure the sight of defender Tales Dos Santos playing striker (as he did against Trat FC).

Missing Eber for one match put Phuket FC in a bad spot since he’s the main one connecting defense and attack. His return, after a much needed break, should benefit Phuket FC greatly.

Kaze’s prediction: Phuket FC 2-0 Khon Kaen FC Phuket FC vs Khon Kaen Fc takes place this Sunday (May25) at Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town, kick-off at 6:30 pm. Tickets are B100.

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TEAMS BY THE NUMBERS

7th place (5 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses) 18 points (+2 goal differential) Top scorer: Wasan Natasan (5 goals) Last match: 0-2 loss vs Trat FC

Khon Kaen FC

17th place (1 win, 3 draws, 8 losses) 6 points (-13 goal differential) Top scorer: Junki Yokono (3 goals) Last match: 0-1 loss vs Bangkok FC

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Laguna crush ICC, reach JLL final CRICKET Stuart Reading

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aguna earned a berth to the final for the Jones Lang LaSalle cricket league title thanks to their defeat of ICC last Sunday (May 18) at the Alan Cooke Ground in Thalang.

With only one-loss on their record, Laguna went into the semi-final match as favourites, but ICC with their all-round talent, were a clear threat.

ICC elected to field first but it was Laguna that got off to a great start and posted a solid total of 228-5 from their 35 overs. However, in reply, ICC could only manage 122 before being bowled out.

Laguna lost Sriram Kalisam (10) early in the match when he was trapped lbw in the 7th over with the score on 22. A 91-run partnership between Manish Sadarangani (48) and Sameer Khan (82) laid the foundation for the innings with Khan hitting three huge sixes. Sadarangani eventually fell in the 25th over and Stuart

ICC batsman clean bowled by Laguna. Photo: Michael Way Reading (11) joined Khan but was caught at deep long-on.

Shoeib Mushtaq (21 not out) then put on a 55-run partnership with Khanr. Later, Pir Sami (17 not out) smashed 17 runs off the final balls of the innings to boost the Laguna total to 228-5.

Pick of the bowlers were Ravi Naik (2 for 34) and Paresh Borkar (1 for 33).

After the break, ICC attempted to chase down the sizable target but some agile fielding by Shoeib Mushtaq and a direct hit saw Vicky Mehra (3) run out. Some tight

bowling by Laguna’s Nadeem Youseff frustrated Shah Ullah (6) and he was caught at fly slip attempting to push the run rate along in the 8th over.

Captain Anand Chand (8), then fell victim to another run out by Mushtaq while attempting a second run and

at 33-3, ICC were in trouble.

However, they still had the big hitting Ali Khan (20), who hit a massive six out of the ground from Mushtaq’s first over. But Youseff’s tight bowling saw him capture the scalp of Khan in an almost identical dismissal of Ullah.

With 48-4 on the scoreboard, ICC would now require divine intervention to have any chance of winning. Ravi Naik (20), Abdul Saleam (18) and D Vaiganker (17) provided some resistance to push the score along to 100-7, but Sriram Kalisam made short work of the ICC tail bagging 4 wickets for just 16 runs to bowl out ICC for 122 in the 28.2 overs.

Pick of the bowlers were Kalisam (4 for 16), Nadeem Youseff (2 for 16) and Shoeib Mushtaq (2 for 19).

Laguna will now meet Thalang in the JLL league cup zinal, looking to seek revenge against the only team that has defeated Laguna this season.

Meanwhile Thalang will be out to prove they are worthy points champions with strong and consistent cricket.

The final takes place this Sunday (May 25) from 10am and will also feature prizes in a silent fund-raising auction and entertainment for children.

The Phuket Cricket Group will also host a quiz night tonight (May 23) at 7pm.

For more information, visit phuketcricketgroup.com

Phuket’s Full Metal Dojo fights tapped for June 7 MMA J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

FREESTYLE FUN AT SCHOOL Kajonkiet International School Phuket hosted their Inter-house Swim Gala on May 12, with students from Years 1-8 pitted against each other. Teams were separated into three “houses” as Churchill came first, followed by runners-up Einstein and third place Shakespeare. The event also saw teachers get in on the action with Churchill House teachers also taking first place.

WITH THE NUMBER OF world-class fighters that train out of Phuket, it was only a matter of time before a new promotion would come along to showcase the island’s high level of talent.

Enter Full Metal Dojo, a fight organisation that has already announced its first show, which will be held on June 7 at Seduction Disco in Patong. The fight card includes over 14 mixed martial artists from around the world, many of whom have trained in Phuket.

Founder and former fighter Jon Nutt says the promotion will be geared towards a local audience with several Thai fighters on the card and commentary provided in both English and Thai.

“We are about to take this beautiful island and the sport of MMA to another level with our brand new professional MMA promotion. For far too long, MMA in Thailand has been geared towards an English-speaking audience.

We aim to break that trend, flip it on its head and bring MMA to the real Thai mass audience. Get ready to enter... the Full Metal Dojo,” Nutt said in a statement.

In a recent interview with Live 89.5’s Jason Wilder, Nutt explained how the promotion will serve as a “coming out party” for the Phuket fight scene and include rules that allow soccer kicks to the head.

“This place is like the new Sparta. Phuket is known for the beaches and the girls and the quality of life,” he said during the Drive on Live show,

“But we have this underbelly of some of the most hardcore fighters on the planet.”

Thai commentary will be provided by professional Thai MMA fighter Shannon “One Shin” Wiratchai and Niti Techotiasne, a Brazilia Jiu Jitsu practitioner and martial artist who runs EMAC gym in Bangkok.

Weigh-ins will take place on June 6 at Joe’s Downstairs restaurant in Kalim. Tickets for the June 7 show are already on sale. For more information, visit facebook. com/fullmetaldojo. thephuketnews

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Phuket racer aims for Formula One MOTORSPORT Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

THE RACING DREAMS OF local teenage driver Kondanai ‘Man’ Sudkaew were given a temporary pit stop after last week’s 5th place finish at the final race in the Race Factory XOD Challenge 2014 series.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Man has been driving since he was 15, but only started to compete in the last year.

“My heart called me to racing,” the 18-year-old told The Phuket News.

The four-race series, which began last year, allows competitors to use only a Toyota Vios or Toyota Yaris. In the first competition at the Peera International Circuit in Pattaya, he placed second.

A broken gear box knocked him out of the second race, but Man came back in the third race, held at the Kaeng Krajan Circuit in March, and finished 1st.

“I want to be in the top 10 rankings in Asia, which is every driver’s dream,” he said.

“I expect to collect experience and eventually ... become a Formula One driver.”

Man credits his father, who provided a vehicle for him, for having helped guide his career so far.

Next up, the Rajabhat University student says he plans to compete more at the Peera International Circuit Racing, considered the country’s toughest course, later this year.

“I believe I will be Thailand’s best driver, said Man. “I can do this. I am ready.”

Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of Kondanai ‘Man’ Sudkaew.

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any England nationals have come out of the storied West Ham United FC Academy.

The list of superstars that this youth academy has produced include Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, and Jermaine Defoe – just to name a few.

Now, the same world-class coaching techniques will be shared with a group of 64 young players in Phuket when four coaches from the famed academy host the Elite Residential Programme at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club from July 7 to 11.

In conjunction with Bangkok Soccer Schools, the programme (open to kids aged 8 to 16) will include a four-night stay at the Thanyapura Sports

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Hotel and two training sessions per day by West Ham United FC Academy coaches.

“The aim of this training camp is to inspire children who have aspirations within football, whether it be to play to their highest possible ability, obtain a scholarship at a university or play professionally, to show them the level that they need to reach and assist them in attaining that level of play,” reads the brochure for the programme.

The U14 squad from Phuket’s Youth Football Home, an orphanage that provides schooling and has a focus on sport, participated

Organisers update roster for EPL Masters match FOOTBALL THE LIST OF FORMER English Premier League players who will descend upon Phuket this August has been updated, and now includes former England international Teddy Sheringham.

Masters Football Asia have also announced that the date has changed from Saturday, August 9 to Friday, August 8.

The squad is part of the EPL Legends team, made up of players over 35-years-old, that are scheduled to play against a team of Thai football masters later this year.

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ously announced that the team will include Des Walker, John Beresford, Rob Lee, Lee Sharpe, Regi Blinker, Pierre Van Hooijdonk, Andrei Kanchelskis, Paul Parker and Robbie Fowler.

In addition, the team will also include former England national team goalkeeper David James, Stephane Henchoz (Liverpool), Steve Harkness (Liverpool), Darren Anderton (Tottenham), and Sheringham (Tottenham and Manchester United, pictured above).

The Thai Legends squad has yet to be confirmed.

Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of the EPL Legends vs Thai Masters on August 8.

“We aim to have developed not only student’s footballing ability but also their independence, confidence, and teambuilding skills, and given them new goals and ambitions to pursue in life.”

Coaches Mark Philips (U17 head coach), Carl Walker (U8 coach), former EPL player Bob Glozier, and scout Ricky Simons will lead the programme, which places an emphasis on individual core skills and tactical understanding.

in the SCC Soccer Sixes tournament last weekend (May 17-18) in Singapore. YFH won all four matches and scored 13 goals on their way to the

Those who book by May 31 will receive an early bird package of B35,000 for players who stay at the hotel, while nonresidents pay B18,000. After May 31, the price is B40,000 for live-in, and B20,000 for non-residents (bookings include pick up and drop off at Phuket International Airport).

For more information or to book, contact: coaching@ bangkoksoccerschools.com or 021-494-647.

final, where they lost to Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia, team YFH had previously defeated in the first match of the tournament.

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supremacy on the line in all-Madrid final FOOTBALL

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CLUB ATLETICO DE MADRID

REAL MADRID CLUB DE FUTBOL

Founded: 1903 Home ground: Estadio Vicente Calderon (capacity 54,960) Coach: Diego Pablo Simeone Captain: Gabi Honours: 10 Spanish La Liga title (last one in 2013-14) 10 Copa del Rey titles (last one in 2012-13) 1 Spanish Supercup (1985) 2 UEFA Europa League titles (last one in 2011-12) 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups (1961-62) 2 UEFA Supercups (2010, 2012) Most appearances: Adelardo Rodriguez (ESP) – 511 Most goals: Luis Aragones (ESP) – 173

Founded: 1902 Home ground: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (capacity 81,044) Coach: Carlo Ancelotti Captain: Iker Casillas Honours: 32 Spanish La Liga titles (last one in 2011-12) 19 Copa del Rey titles (last one in 2013-14) 10 Spanish Supercups (last one in 2012) 9 European Cup/Champions League titles (last one in 2001-02) 2 UEFA Cups (last one in 1985-86) 1 UEFA Supercup ( 2002) Most appearances: Raul (ESP) – 741 Most goals: Raul (ESP) – 323

eal Madrid face local rivals and newly crow ned La Liga champions Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final in Lisbon on Saturday (May 24) desperate to land their long-awaited tenth European crown.

The two Madrid clubs will also become the first teams from the same city to contest a European Cup final.

Its been 12 years since Zinedine Zidane looked up into the drizzly Glasgow sky and connected sweetly on the volley to score one of the great European Cup final goals to hand Real the trophy for a ninth time.

Zidane followed the controversial signing of Luis Figo from eternal rivals Barcelona a year earlier and was supposed to lead a domination of Europe akin to that which saw Real become world renowned by winning the first five European Cups between 1956 and 1960.

However, in more than

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa vies with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos during their match on March 2. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Photo: AFP/Gerard Julien a decade since the club has spent over a billion Euros on the likes of David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, had five presidential changes and gone through 11 managers in their quest to win ‘La Decima’ – their tenth European title.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real have paid for their focus on Champions League in recent weeks as their La Liga title hopes were wiped out by taking just two points from a possible nine in games against Valencia, Valladolid and Celta Vigo.

The opponents come Saturday (May 24) makes the clash even more important for the history of the club.

It was just last season when Real fans unfurled the latest of a number of banners mocking Atletico pleading for “a worthy rival for a decent derby”.

Atletico then went on to end a 14-year winless streak in the derby by beating Real in their own home at the Santiago Bernabeu in last year’s Copa del Rey final and have followed that up by unbeliev-

ably breaking Real and Barca’s stranglehold of La Liga.

Last Sunday (May 18) an estimated 200,000 Atletico Madrid fans crowded round the Neptuno fountain and surrounding streets in the centre of the Spanish capital to celebrate their side’s first La Liga title in 18 years.

However, amongst chorus upon chorus of chanting, it wasn’t inspirational manager Diego Simeone or top scorer Diego Costa who was the most prominent name, but that of Luis Aragones – the club’s greatest player of all-time.

The man who also coached Spain to the first of three successive major tournament victories at the European Championship in 2008, died on February 1 this year aged 75. Since then he has become an inspiration for arguably the most successful season in Atletico’s 111-year history.

Under the Simeone revolution, the tide is turning within the Spanish capital. Since the Argentine’s arrival two and a half years ago, Atletico have won more trophies than Barcelona or Real Madrid.

“The capacity to motivate comes from showing them the shirt of this club.

The motivation is to play for Atletico Madrid not against whoever is in front us,” says Simeone.

However, the chance to not only win their first Champions League title but also continue Real’s 12-year wait for their treasured 10th European crown would be the strongest signal yet that the balance of power has tipped to the red and white side of Madrid.

Yet, Atletico’s need is also urgent. Any such power shift is likely to be fleeting. The motivation to play for that shirt is complete right now, but unlikely to last long as Europe’s big spenders circle to pluck off their best players and possibly Simeone himself.

Saturday’s (May 24) date in Lisbon represents their best shot of European glory for 40 years.

Given the harsh financial realities that affect performance at the top level of the Champions League, it could take them 40 years or more to get another chance.

Atletico last appeared in a European Cup final in 1974, when they lost 4-0 to Bayern Munich in a replay at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels after a 1-1 draw in their first encounter.

Former Argentina midfielder Simeone has played down suggestions that he is now the world’s pre-eminent coach.

“I don’t think it’s the right time to think about that or talk about that,” said the 44-yearold, who had two spells at Atletico as a player. AFP thephuketnews

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Brit fights fat with muay Thai training in Phuket J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Final postponed as A muay Thai stadium closes for repairs MUAY THAI J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

THE MUCH ANTICIPATED Andaman League final muay Thai bout that was scheduled for May 27 has been postponed indefinitely as organisers have closed the host stadium due to flood damage.

The foundations and roof of Soi Ta Ied Stadium in Chalong were damaged during a torrential downpour last weekend, forcing organisers to scrap several Tuesday night fight events that were scheduled to take place.

Ac c o r d i n g t o Ku s ol Thanangpol, one of the promoters of the Andaman League, the stadium will be closed for repairs until September. He also said that the final bout

of the 16-man tournament would most likely take place in September as well, though that has yet to be confirmed.

In the final, Tuktatong Tigermuaythai was scheduled to duke it out with Monkonpet Dragonmuaythai for a B200,000 prize – one of the biggest purses in the history of muay Thai on the island.

Back in March, Thanangpol told The Phuket News that organisers had plans to close the stadium for renovations after the Andaman League final in order to make several features of the site permanent.

At the time, the stadium was only partially completed and slated to host weekly fights until construction of the surrounding area – which will include hotel and retail space – would be partially or fully complete.

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Left: Ross Connor at 133 kg before his year-long training.

Right: Connor’s svelte 82.5kg figure after training. mixed-in with morning runs and a smart diet. Though he’s the first to tell you he wasn’t exactly healthy all the time,

the 44kg he lost is nevertheless impressive.

“I still had holiday mode periods. I think you need to

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t his heaviest, 33-yearold Ross Con nor we ig h e d a h u g e 133kg. Things got so bad, he knew something drastic had to be done.

When the Brit saw celebrity Jack Osborne (son of legendary rock star Ozzy Osborne) on a TV show losing weight through muay Thai training, it looked like the perfect solution.

It turned out to be the perfect fit, as Connor recently flew back to England weighting a svelte 82.5kg after spending 12 months and £6,000 (B328,000) training the ‘art of eight limbs’ at local camps in Phuket and Koh Samui.

“I’d never tried the sport or even anything similar before.

I like to travel and wanted to train in [a hot] climate and Thailand is the only place that offers so many camps to do so in nice places,” he told The Phuket News.

Connor’s achievement is a testament to his strong will and consistent training that included two-a-day sessions

when training so much,” he said.

Connor spent 11 months in Phuket, with his final month in Koh Samui, an island he says was practically made for losing weight, with outdoor activities in abundance.

In fact, he lost so much weight that, upon his return to England, immigration officials in Thailand almost didn’t let him get on the plane because he did not resemble the 133kg man in his passport photo.

However, after showing them photos of his training regime, not only did the officials let him through, but they also congratulated him on his amazing transformation.

“In my visa I had the gym’s name and the reason to lose weight. They couldn’t praise me enough and sent me on my way,” he told reporters back home.

The Brit plans to come back to Thailand later this year to concentrate on losing the last bit of weight and, potentially, enter the ring himself. “[I] hope to be back in Thailand by the end of [England’s] summer to finish off my weight-loss, tone up and fight,” he said.

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