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HERE DOLPHINS, SEALS ARRIVE AT B100MN NEMO MARINE PARK

The dolphins, pictured here performing tricks at Nemo Dolphins Bay Phuket marine park in Chalong, are un ergoing accli atisation after their ight fro Ukraine. Photo: NEMO - Dolphins Bay Phuket Tanyaluk Sakoot rep orter2 @classactmedia.co.th

ive dolphins and two seals have legally landed in Phuket and are undergoing acclimatisation at the B100 million Nemo dolphinarium in Chalong ahead of the tourist attraction opening soon. The seven sea mammals arrived by flight from kraine last week, confirmed upreecha uthamanondh,

General Manager of Phuket Aqua Project Co Ltd. “The animals are in a quarantine period with their handlers so they can ad ust to their new environment,” he said. “Right now our top priority is for our specialists to take good care of them and make sure they feel comfortable in their new surroundings as soon as possible.” r upreecha confirmed that the Nemo facility had been issued permits

to import the animals and to operate as a public zoo. “This aquarium is not only to serve as a tourist attraction for Thais and foreigners, but also as a learning centre and a research facility,” he said. “Getting this through has not been easy. There are many processes to complete and conditions to adhere to. The aquarium building needed many ad ustments, which took about seven months to complete and taking the total cost of the project to about

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B100 million… We will have our soft opening soon. We are waiting for Department of Fisheries to inspect the dolphins [and seals] to make sure they are healthy,” r upreecha added. Pisanut Ana- an, irector of the epartment of isheries Phuket office, confirmed that the health inspections should be completed within the coming week. r upreecha recognised the huge public controversy surrounding the opening of the Nemo marine park…

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Rescue workers attend to one of the victims of the teen gang gun attack at Saphan Hin. Police said that while more than 10,000 people had gathered at Saphan Hin to celebrate the end of the Vegetarian Festival, a group of teenagers on two motorbikes started to chase another group of teens also on motorbikes close to the Lucky Complex. Two gunmen who were passengers on the motorbikes that initiated the chase opened fire at the victims and shot dead Bao and injured Mao,

Toe and Kai before speeding off towards the vocational college. “All of the victims are students at a private secondary school in Phuket Town. The school is closed for a holiday so the group of friends came to join the Vegetarian Festival procession,” said Lt Col Chaow Phomna of the Phuket City Police. “According to witnesses, when the shooters rode their

motorbikes past the victims, they the victims lit firecrackers and threw them at the suspects. This sparked an altercation and it ended with the four boys being shot. “We will now gather more information and question any friends, family and witnesses who might be able to give us better descriptions of the suspects so we can bring them in for questioning,” Col Chaow said.

Within days of arriving in Phuket, one of the dolphins begins rehearsing tricks. to Phuket… where Nerum LCC has ust finished construction of a dolphinarium,” said the report. “The dolphinarium will start operations as soon as the animals arrive,” Mr Kislovskiy is quoted as saying. He did not disclose how many dolphins were being transferred to Phuket, or how many dolphins his company owns in total, citing commercial confidentiality. The Dumskay a report included copies of documents showing that the dolphins in Phuket could have been bought in Japan. The newspaper also presented copies of Japanese export certificates issued to Dolphin Base Corp based in Taiji-cho. The certificates, dated 2010 and 2013, show Nerum LCC as the importer. A dditional reporting b y A nton M akhov.

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C ontinued from page 1 ...“I understand the concern from conservationists, but all of these animals were born in captivity. They are not from the wild and they need training and care,” Mr Supreecha said. “Our specialists will take very good care of them,” he said. Vociferous online campaigns against the facility have produced copies of documents showing that the company that Phuket Aqua Co Ltd sourced the dolphins from had in turn sourced at least some dolphins from Japan, renowned for the infamous annual dolphin slaughter at the Taiji Cove. The Dumskay a, published in Odessa, Ukraine, on October 6 reported that the dolphins were transferred from a “Nemo” dolphinarium owned and operated by Nerum LCC, which owns and operates 30 dolphinariums in Ukraine and abroad under the Nemo franchise, including in Phuket. Nerum co-owner Andrey islovskiy confirmed that the dolphins were being transferred to Phuket, The Dumskay a reported. “According to his words, there are baby Black ea and Pacific dolphins born in captivity. They are heading

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Boy, 15, shot dead in Veg Fest attack 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers injured in an attack at the closing ceremony of the Vegetarian Festival at Saphan Hin in the early hours of Thursday morning (Oct 22). Police were called to the scene, near the Phuket Vocational College, at 12: 20am. The body of the 15-yearold, named by police only as “Bao” , had suffered gunshot wounds to his chest from a 9mm gun. His body was taken to Vachira Hospital while rescue workers and medical staff attended to three injured victims, named only as: Mao, 14, who suffered a single gunshot wound to his right arm; Toe, 14, shot once in the back, and Kai, 15, who was shot once in the stomach. All three were transferred to Vachira Hospital. Police found one 9mm bullet near the body of Bao and 16 9mm bullet casings 50 metres away. A Toyota Vios parked nearby had been hit by stray bullets.

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olice will wait for the funerals to be held of the two young men whose deaths sparked the Thalang Police Station riot earlier this month before they unleash their manhunt for those deemed responsible for the historic unrest. “We will wait for the funerals of the two young boys [sic] to be held, then we will hunt them down,” Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Tesa Siriwato told The Phuket N ews on Wednesday (Oct 21). The riot erupted on October 10 after Prathomwat Panarak, 22, and a 17-year-old whose name has been withheld died after a collision with a police car during a high-speed pursuit. fficers claim they found that the men were carrying 50 methamphetamine (y a b ah) pills and one kilogramme of kratom, though it was revealed on Tuesday (Oct 20) that blood tests on the remains of the two men found no traces of drugs

Region 8 Police Commander Lt Gen Tesa Siriwato in their systems. By Wednesday, Phuket Provincial Court had issued 14 more arrest warrants for riot suspects, bringing the total number of suspects wanted by police to 47. Gen Tesa said that he believes that some of them may have fled the area, but remains confident that police will arrest – and prosecute – them. “Most of them are locals. We have clear pictures and some videos of the suspects. No matter where they are, we will find them,” he added.

The men’s funerals were to be held after the Phuket Vegetarian Festival had concluded, Gen Tesa noted. The festival concluded at midnight Wednesday (Oct 21) with the final mass procession by devotees from many of the Chinese shrines taking part in the festival meeting at Saphan in, where a bonfire and fireworks were to coincide with the traditional mass burning blessings ceremony. Acting Thalang District Chief Anirut Bua-on told The Phuket N ews that he expects

The damage to Thalang Police Station is estimated to be around B1.7m.

Riot damage estimated at B6.7 million THE DAMAGE CAUSED during the Thalang Police Station riot on October 10 has been estimated at about B6.7-million, according to the Phuket Department of Public orks office. The damage has been divided into two categories: vehicle damage, which is in the region of B5m; and police property, around B1.7m. “Not only were 10 police cars severely damaged. A further 1 cars and five motorbikes parked in the car park at the time were @thephuketnews

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also damaged,” said Thalang Police Superintendent Chanuchan Cholsuwat. “Of the 10 police vehicles severely damaged, two were patrol cars and the rest were officers’ private vehicles. he additional 1 cars and five motorbikes were privately owned and were being kept at the station as they were involved in ongoing police cases. The B1.7m estimated damage to police property includes a set of damaged traffic lights outside the

station. However, it does not include damage to the police accommodation, which was fairly minor. “The windows of my house were broken but that’s not so serious. We are still waiting for the estimate for the damage to the police accommodation, but I think it will only amount to around B100,000 to B150,000,” Col Chanuchan said. Although repairs are now being carried out at the station, it is still fully operational. S aroj K ueprasertkij

the funerals to be held “within days” . “Today, October 21, is the last day of the Vegetarian Festival, and most funerals in Thailand take within three to seven days to complete,” he said. Mr Anirut is holding the fort as Acting Thalang District Chief as Veera Kerdsirimongkol, who was Thalang District Chief when the riots occurred on October 10, has been promoted to the post of Vice Governor of Satun province, effective Monday (Oct 19). His successor has yet to be appointed. Gen Tesa urged all riot suspects to surrender themselves to police before the warrants are served. “Surrender at the Thalang or any other police station and you will be treated fairly,” he said. “We are all Thai people, we can talk and we want to know the main reason for the riot. “We would like you to bring yourself in, and you will receive justice. I guarantee it,” he assured.

Governor pleas ‘no repeat riot’

huket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has urged residents not to stage a new protest against the Thalang Police. Gov Chamroen made his plea via a Facebook post on October 17 in response to growing resentment expressed on the popular social media site following announcements that halang Police officers had been awarded compensation, and that arrest warrants would be issued for residents who took part in the riot on October 10. The riot resulted in an estimated B6 million in damages, and more than 30 police officers were reportedly in ured. “ Fel low re side nt s of Phuket, respectfully, there is social media momentum [building] that there will be a new protest and road blockade [about] the dissatisfaction about the way the Thalang Police Station case has been handled,” he posted in Thai. “I, as the father of Phuket, am responsible for this case, and I must urge Phuketians, especially those who think on acting illegally in any way, to abstain from doing so.

Gov Chamroen pleaded for residents to not join a repeat riot. “[Should you have feelings of] vengeance or dissatisfaction, or feel that you have not been treated fairly, please come to see me at Provincial Hall or come to the Damrongtham Centre [at] Provincial Hall [which is] a much better, or the best option for solving the problem.” Gov Chamroen called on people to “come together and make merit” during the Vegetarian Festival, and to look toward the future. “I ask that we move forward together, and would like you all to know that I have a channel for communication via FB that you can use to inform me of anything,” he wrote. E akkapop Thongtub

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Attention drawn to defense volunteers Question

I recently saw a news story about a territorial defense volunteer allegedly breaking a tourist’s nose with his gun. What is a “territorial defense volunteer”? Is it part of the Army? Navy? Royal Thai Police? I see them mentioned in the news all the time, but who are they? And what do they do? Ch a r l i e , Ch a l on g

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The man mentioned in that news story is a Territorial Defense V olunteer, or part of the V olunteer Defense Corps, known in Thai as the OrSor or Kong Asa Raksa Dindaen. The OrSor is not an army or police volunteer unit. It is a paramilitary unit established under the V olunteer Corps Act 1954, set up by the government specifically to counter communist threats and attacks at the village level at the time. The OrSor is supervised by the Department of Local Administration and reports directly to the Interior Minister at the national level. The Provincial G overnor is the unit chief at the provincial level and District Chiefs chair the district-level units. A Ter ritorial Defense V olunteer’s main duty is to maintain the interior security

Full-time Territorial Defense Volunteers undergo formal training by Thai Armed Forces personnel. of the nation at war time or from natural disaster. These volunteers are called on to assist police and officials in law-enforcement duties and render assistance to villagers in case they are under threat from disaster or a common armed force. Do not confuse the OrSor with the V illage Defense V olunteers (ChorRorBor) or the V illage Protection V olunteers (OrRorBor), though these units basically serve the same functions and also report to the District Chief, Provincial G overnor and the Interior Minister at the respective levels. These organisations were all formed under the Ministry of Interior at different times,

and any members of any of these three agencies can be empo ered to carry firearms. Also, do not confuse any of the three above with the Civil Defense V olunteers, who some Thais still also call OrSor – as OrSor literally only means “volunteer”. This organisation was set up under the Civil Defense Act 1979, which has now been outdated by the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act 2007. As you can guess by the name of the acts, the Civil Defense V olunteers assist the DDPM perform its duties. They can be empowered to carry firearms, though that would only be in a dire emergency. All four organisations car-

Foreign vessels in Phuket urged to use AIS, or face the consequences PHUKET MARINE OFFICE Director Phuriphat Theerakulpisut has called for all foreign vessels in Phuket waters to use Automatic dentification System (AIS) tracking devices after discovering that an alarming 90 per cent of all foreign vessels around the island are not doing so. The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in September last year commanded the Third Naval Area Command to organise boats and ships along the Andaman Coast, from Ranong down to Satun. The order resulted in the

huket a ine ffice chief Phuriphat Theerakulpisut. Marine Office announcing within weeks that all cruise boats, motor yachts and sailing yachts must install AIS Class B systems or higher, and the system must be turned on at all times. V iolations of the regula-

tion, brought into effect October 1 last year, “will result in punishment according to the highest law,” warned the order. Speaking to T h e P h u k e t N e w s on Tuesday (Oct 20), Mr Phuriphat said, “We had trust in foreign boat owners that they would adhere to the new regulations, however, we have found that 90pc of foreign owned vessels are not complying with them. n vie of this, if e find that any vessel does not use an AIS system they will be doing so illegally and will be fined 5, . T a n y a l u k S a k oot

ry the name “V olunteer” as the people who serve them must have volunteered. None of them are regular Thai Armed Forces personnel, and hence none have been conscripted. Territorial Defense V olunteers are recognised by whether they are full time, casual or part time, or on call. Full-time volunteers undergo about five months of training, after which they are attached to a unit and receive a monthly salary of B9,000. Casual or part-time volunteers do not receive formal training and do not receive any income from the government. On-call volunteers are all full-time volunteers. They are the support unit for the full-time units. he asi ali ations o e omin a e ito ial e ense ol ntee a e • Thai national with at least lower secondary school education (Matthayom 3) • 21-35 years old, and exempt from military service. • In full health, with no disability, not a member of any religious clergy and not a member of the Red Cross organisation. • G ood character references, no criminal history, no previous association with drugs or having a history of violent behaviour. S a y a nC h a n a ch a i w on g , K a t h uD i s t r i ct c h i e f .

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) in crystal form is often added to Thai street food without patrons knowing. Photo: Sage Ross

How do you like to take your MSG? MONOSODIUM G LUTAmate, known simply as MSG , is a common food additive widely used by vendors throughout Phuket to improve the taste of their fare – whether tourists know it or not. In Western nations, the debate over MSG has raged on for decades. In Thailand, MSG is more commonly accepted. But those days may be numbered. To this, T h e P h u k e t N e w s asks: “Do you mind MSG in your food? ” Responses available in the poll range from “MSG is a killer” to “just to say ‘ No’” to “There’s nothing wrong with adding MSG to improve the taste of food. It does not cause any health issues. G o for it! ”. To cast your vote, visit ThePhuketNews.com and select “Poll” from the “News” menu. The poll will run online until November 2. T h e P h u k e tN e w s

Aussie tourist dies during dive tour at the Similans ATTEMPTS BY A ROYAL Thai Navy rescue team failed to revive an Australian tourist who experienced fatal difficulties hile on a Similan Islands dive tour last Sunday (Oct 18). Peter McShane, 69, experienced difficulties hile in the water, said a report on the Navy public relations Facebook page. “Tour staff brought him back on boa rd the dive boat and called the Royal Thai Navy for assistance at 1: 30pm,” said the report. “Mr McShane was bleeding from his nose and mouth,” the report added.

The Royal Thai Navy rescue team ar rived and administered CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and oxygen to him, but to no avail. Mr McShane’s body was returned to Phuket. Meanwhile, a rescue team was dispatched to render assistance to the captain of cargo ship 35 nautical miles Northwest of Phuket on Monday (Oct 19). “The captain was retrieved from the ship and brought to Phuket, where he is now recovering in hospital.” The navy reported on Tuesday. T a n y a l u k S a k oot thephuketnews

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evotees of a small Ch i nese sh r i ne in Phuket Town have filed a complaint with uang istrict ffice requesting an investigation be made into the shrine’s president, who the complainants suspect has not been keeping a full record of the shrine’s finances. About 1 0 people, all dressed in white, marched from Put Jaw Shrine – located next to the main Vegetarian Festival shrine Jui Tui in Phuket Town – to hand a formal complaint at the uang istrict ffice at 1pm on ctober 1 . istrict officer ub t arit erddee received the complaint, which was filed against heerawut risurarak, who took over as shrine president five years ago. he complaint, which has been signed by around 00 people, alleges that r Theerawut has not been keeping a full record of the shrine’s finances. peaking on behalf of the devotees, itiphat arisuwanwong, 6, said, e

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e otees of ut a Shrine han the co plaint letter to istrict officer Su t arit er ee a i suspicions that te ple onations ere not eing recor e want officials to investigate the finances of Put aw hrine. e suspect that receipt and spending transactions of the shrine are not as they should be and that a number of transactions

assy tip-off lea s to n fake goo s haul PA A sei ed million of counterfeit goods last unday night ( ct 18) after a tip-off from mbassy in hailand. ocal police and officers from the conomic rime uppression ivision office based in Patong, led by nspector t ol Prateep hoosri, raided 1 shops and stalls in total, with the first foray starting at 6pm. oining the police were officials from the ntellectual Property epartment of the inistry of ommerce. ogether, they sei ed more than ,000 counterfeit items, including sunglasses, luggage, purses, clothing and shoes. ost of the stores raided were on the beach road, on at - hit 00 Pi d and along oi angla,” t ol Prateep said. @thephuketnews

Phuket police seized more than ite s alue at more than B4 million in the atong rai s ast week, the mbassy in hailand received a written complaint from a business owner who is authorised to sell copyright brand-name products. he complaint identified shops and stalls in Patong that were allegedly smuggling and selling counterfeit goods in tourist areas,” he added. owever, not a single arrest was made, ol Prateep said. E akkapop Thongtub

have not been reported to our committee. t is unclear how much money has been received and spent since r heerawut took over as president of the shrine.”

ub t arit told the group that he will pass on the complaint against r Theerawut to the Muang istrict hief, who will assign officials to investigate the matter.

P A ian estival has contributed to healthy hotel occupancy rates and a multi-billion baht boost to the local economy, the governor has said. otel occupancy was as high as 80 per cent last weekend ( ct 1 -18), especially in Patong, which also welcomed hundreds of international visitors to take part in the Muang Thai Patong Phuket ini arathon, said Phuket overnor hamroen ipayapongtada. he governor said that this year’s festival is expected to in ect an additional bn to bn into the local economy, a boon ahead of the official tourism high season, when island-wide occupancy rates are expected to level out at between 0- per cent over the coming months. eanwhile, tourists do-

mestic, hinese and esterners packed Phuket streets during the festival, which drew to a close on ednesday night ( ct 1), to observe and participate in the numerous famous parades, as well as fill their stomachs with a variety of healthy and not-so-healthy hai hinese vegan delights. peaking before the festival began, ourism Authority of hailand ( A ) Phuket office chief Anoma ongyai said that more than 00,000 ethnic hinese tourists were expected to land in Phuket to witness or take part in the festival, this year held from ctober 1 - 1. e do not expect a lot of tourists from mainland hina. ost of them will be from alaysia, ingapore, aiwan, ong ong and of course hais,” s Anoma told The Phuket N ews

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36-year-old man died after he ran a red traffic light in Phuket own on onday evening ( ct 19), though his -year-old son, who was on the motorbike with his father at the time of the accident, escaped without life-threatening in uries. Police were called to the scene, at the four-way intersection near the or an ridge, at 6pm. hey arrived with usoldharm rescue workers and medical staff from achira ospital to find the body of akchart uldee, 6, from oh ao istrict in Phang ga, wedged under a oyota pick-up truck. n the ground in front of the pick-up’s front-right wheel was

Chinnaphat Kuldee, 4, survived the impact. His father, Rakchart, 36, did not. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon -year-old hinnaphat uldee. e had cuts and scrapes to his face, and was crying for help. ragments of a broken helmet were scattered all around the scene of the impact. edical staff were unable to revive r akchart, and he was pronounced dead on arrival at achira ospital. oung hinnaphat was also

taken to achira for treatment of his facial in uries. itness told police that r akchart sped through the red light northbound on his onda ave motorbike and collided with another motorbike, a onda Air lade, that was travelling along Poonphon d. Apparently r akchart was rushing to catch a boat back

to oh ao island ,” said a akon rainara of the Phuket ity Police. r akchart and his son were knocked off their motorbike and into the front of the truck, which was waiting at the red light, ready to head off in the opposite direction,” a akon said. r akchart’s head struck the front of the truck, causing severe head bleeding. he driver of the onda Air lade suffered only minor in uries,” he added. he pick-up truck driver and the driver of the Honda Air lade were taken to Phuket ity Police tation for questioning, a akon confirmed. As of uesday night, hinnaphat was recovering at achira ospital and his family from Koh Y ao had arrived to be with him.

Heartbreak blamed for Polish expat found hanged A P PA A found hanged behind his rented home in herng alay on ctober 1 . Police are treating the death as suicide. herng alay police received a call from Paitoon inlapho, , at pm reporting that the tenant of his property, Polish national es ek er y ar ynski, , had been found hanged at the rented house oi hok anod 10. hen police arrived with usoldharm rescue workers the body was found hanging

The man was found hanged behind the rented home in Cherng Talay. from a metal structure with a nylon rope behind the house. Police also noted a two-inch long slash to his left wrist. t unan Phetnoo, an in-

vestigator from herng alay police said, he man had been dead for at least two days and his body has now been taken to halang ospital. nside the house we found two empty bottles of alcohol, one half empty bottle and a syringe. here were no signs of foul play, assault or robbery. e also found traces of blood on the bed and droplets on the floor leading to the kitchen.” r Paitoon told police that the man had been renting the

house since 008 and for the past three months had been living with a young woman from anong. e also told police that the body had been found by local residents. Police learned that the young woman from anong had broken up with the victim and left him several days ago. e believe he had a broken heart and after drinking decided to take his own life,” concluded t unan. E akkapop Thongtub

Chinese honeymooner Zhang Jie drowned while on a day tour to the popular island Koh Racha Yai. Photo: The h t fi

Chinese tourist drowns while on honeymoon A A honeymoon drowned while swimming in Plub Pla ay at oh acha ai, about km south of Phuket, on ctober 1 . Police were called to halong Pier at noon, where the body of 9-year-old hinese national hang ie had arrived by speedboat. a uttiwat eangbooninda of the halong Police said his team of officers found no sign of foul play or assault on the body. e and his wife, hang ei, 8, were on a tour with ikorn arine with 1 other tourists,” said a uttiwat. he incident happened while

everybody else was on the beach during the tour’s rest period at about 10 0 am. he victim went into the water alone. e was 10 to 1 metres offshore, swimming with only his goggles on,” a uttiwat explained. he tour guide alerted the others when he noticed that r hang had stopped moving. hey quickly brought him back to shore and attempted to revive him, but it was too late.” r hang’s body was taken to achira ospital for doctors to determine the cause of death. Darawan N aknakhon

Thais, Russians nabbed in drug blitz A A men, who according to police are said to be ussian, were arrested in Patong in the early hours of uesday morning ( ct 0) when they were found to be in possession of various quantities of crystal meth (y a ice) and mari uana. he arrests were made after athu police began patrols at 1am to continue with an ongoing anti-drug and crime campaign being carried out throughout the egetarian estival and targeted an area known for drug activity. he six arrested were named as orapon ttama, , with 0mg of y a ice; irapatsorn eunka on, 0, 00mg of y a ice hanukan rithong, , with 00mg of y a ice van lepinskovski, 9, with . grams of mariuana ikola lesko, 0, with

Evan Klepinskovski, 29; Nikola Klesko, 30, and Maxim Fedorenko, 27, were all charged with possession of a Category 5 drug. .

grams of mari uana and axim edorenko, , with .0 grams of mari uana. All six were taken to Patong Police tation where orapon, irapatsorn and hanukan were charged with illegal possession of a ategory 1 drug and van, ikola and axim were charged with illegal possession of a ategory drug. E akkapop Thongtub

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he building of a new 200-bed hospital in Chalong may get underway by the end of year, a meeting was told last week. Plans for the new facility were unveiled in July. However, one obstacle officials face is relocating market vendors based at the site of the planned hospital to a new place to sell their wares. The announcement came at a meeting last Friday morning (Oct 16) held by Chalong Mayor Samran Jindaphol and Phuket Vice Governor Khajornkiet Rakpanichmanee at the Chalong Municipality office. Speaking to The Phuket N ews following the meeting, Mayor Samran said, “We have made a lot of progress this morning. The only problem we now face is finding the vendors who work at the market where the hospital is

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The new Chalong Hospital plans are identical to those used for Thalang Hospital (pictured). Photo: PPHO to be built a new location to work from. “At present, the land is being used as a market which has about 74 vendors. It is my responsibility to find them a new place where they can continue to earn a living. “I have two or three locations in mind and I will

propose those sites to the vendors in a meeting to be held next week. If the vendors are satisfied with my proposal the building of Chalong Hospital will begin this year,” Mayor Samran said. The 10-rai plot of land to be used for the hospital belongs to the family of for-

mer MP for Phuket Mr Rewat Areerob who was the MP at the time of the May 22 coup. The Phuket N ews understands that the land was donated to Chalong Municipality for the hospital to be built. The B100-million budget for the construction has already been approved by the Cabinet and contracts are due to be signed in the near future. “It will be like a smaller version of Vachira Hospital [in Phuket Town] and will have beds for about 200 patients,” V/Gov Khajornkiet said. “If there are no problems at the meeting next week building can start as early as ovember 1 . he first building to be constructed will be the Accident and Emergency Department, which will be complete in six months and will then be able to start handling patients,” he concluded. It is estimated that construction of the new hospital will take one and a half years to complete.

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Petrol tram trials in Phuket Town LOCALS AND TOURISTS in Phuket Town received a treat from city officials last week with the start of a free tram service throughout the town centre for the duration of the Vegetarian Festival. fficials are contemplating whether continuing the service after the festival should it be popular. The free tram service started from Q ueen Sirikit 72nd Anniversary Park and ran along Thalang, Krabi, Satun, Dibuk, Rassada, Phang Nga, Phuket and Montri roads before returning to the park. “We have received support from a business which makes replica trams to get this service running. This group would like to see a tram service introduced to Phuket,” said Phuket City Deputy Mayor Dr Kosol Taengutai on October 15. “We are now running the tram service for a trial period.” Dr Kosol also said that it will be down to Phuket people whether the service becomes permanent or not. “We only have one 24-seat tram running at present. It was full on every round when it started yesterday (Oct 15) and

The free tram service which started last Thursday (Oct 15) was full on every round and enjoyed by everyone who used it. everyone who used it enjoyed it a lot,” he said. The four-wheeled, petrol engine tram has been already been successfully introduced in Bangkok and Songkhla and each costs B800,000 to B900,000. During the Vegetarian Festival, the tram ran twice in the morning, at 9am and 11am, and four times in the afternoon, at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. S aroj K ueprasertkij A ny comments or suggestions for the service are welcome at Phuket C ity M unicipality Tel: 07 6 -2 12 19 6 ex t 3 12 or 07 6 -2 14 -3 06 .

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Legalise Gibbon trade for tourists’ benefit R e : G i b b on t ou t s on P h i P h i i s l a n d s t i r f e a r of g r ow i n g tra d e Is that really the best environment the caretakers can provide? A bare steel grid to lie on? Probably had decent bedding with the tout. Why not license this activity and make sure the gibbons are cared for because it’s apparent tourists really love interacting with them. And how is it different from the tiger or elephant attractions (and soon the dolphins..)? C h ri s ty s w eet

What have we gotten in to? R e : D ol p h i n s , s e a l s a r r i v e a t P h u k e t ’ s B 1 0 0 mn N e mo ma r i n e p a r k Despite the testimonies of famed ex-trainers such as Capello and O’Barry, the forward-looking Land of Smiles takes a huge step backward and prepares to shed tears. Read The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy to

discover the true horrors that the beautiful island of Phuket has invited in. Don’t live in ignorance. Elflove1 Pretty sure there is a lot of controversy … in Singapore, which we all think to be a very Eco-animal-minded country still runs dolphin show in Sentosa. It is a big attraction and tourists still come to watch it. Dolphinarium in Rayong province is also getting good business ... Has anyone tried to boycott them? So does the Safari World near Bangkok. Since these creatures already live in captivity, really doubt one can return them back to the wild again. It is sad, but there is hardly a safe zone for these creatures anywhere in the world now. They are already raised in captivity and hardly will adapt, most likely they die. It is a tragedy that such permissions to this kind of entertainment are still being issued in the first place. Agree with all of you this is very sad. R a s ta 008

Cheap as Chinese R e : Ch i n e s e t ou r i s t d r ow n s w h i l e on P h u k e t h on e y moon The Chinese tour will insist on using the cheapest tours. Cheap means poor boats, poorly trained staff. Its sad that the Chinese will rather save 200 baht and get a cheap tour rather than pay 200 baht to get a safe one. Don’t buy from tour boxes or agents. Buy from real shops. Pay the money and you know the staff are all trained and all awake and alert. V ery sad that these cheap tours cut costs by having cheap staff. Is the cheap tour worth your life. Is your life worth 200 baht Simon01

What a riot for incentive R e : I n j u r e d P h u k e t r i ot p ol i ce r e ce i v e mor e comp e n s a t i on , a r r e s t w a r r a n ts r e q u e s te d So they get a bonus for doing there job? Which i’m guessing includes protecting the police vehicles and police station, oh that’s right they didn’t, that’s why 10 cars and various bikes and damage to the police station occurred! What a joke!

M a l cz x 7r R e : O p i n i on : Ag g r e s s i v e b e h a v i or t a r n i s h e s P h u k e t t ou r i s m I know this is an opinion article, but let’s be real, this article missed the mark in a big ay. Comparing isolated fight incidents between bouncers and patrons (which happens every day across the world) to a riot, makes absolutely no sense. I myself had a family member call me to ask if they should cancel their ight next month due to safety concerns about the riots. This incident hit international news in America and literally is scaring people away. Of course tourist numbers aren’t down due to this yet, it’s been a week. Look at your own headlines on the Phuket page (man found hanged, man beaten to death, tourist dro ns, bus fire causes fatalities). You picked probably the least likely source of concern to tourists as a topic for this article. I really like your media outlet and view your site daily, but for some reason this article rubbed me the wrong way. Usatohkt

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The Immigration Bureau announced the arrests of three foreigners last Sunday (Oct 18) – Eduard Malkov, Yukin Evgeny and Trevor Yardley. Photo: Apichit Jinakul

Police arrest three foreigners on the run POLICE HAVE ARRESTED two Russian men wanted in their home country on charges of smuggling chemicals and fraud, and a convicted Australian paedophile who allegedly entered Thailand illegally. The ar rests were announced on Sunday (Oct 18) by the Immigration Bureau. Eduard Malkov, a 44-yearold Russian, was wanted by Russian authorities and Interpol for smuggling steroidbased chemicals into Russia and jumping bail. He was sentenced to three years in jail in Russia for transporting the chemicals, but he appealed against the decision and then f led the country after he was granted bail. Russian authorities put out an international arrest warrant for Malkov through Interpol,

Pol Lt Gen Nathathorn said. The bureau found Mr Malkov living in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. Another Russian man, Y ukin Evgeny, 39, was also wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by Russian authorities and Interpol. M r Evgeny allegedly forged documents from a Russian company so he could transfer money into his bank accounts, costing the company B2.5 million, police said. Police arrested him in front of a Big C Supercentre in Pattaya. Trevor Y ardley, a 71-yearold Australian, who was jailed for seven years in Australia for sexually abusing two children, was caught in a house belonging to his Thai wife in Udon Thani. B angkok Post

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Major gun seizures shock police force CENTRAL REGION

he seizure of 382 guns, 100 bombs and a huge haul of illicit drugs in Central region provinces surrounding Bangkok during a week-long crime suppression drive has shocked police. Pol ice said t hey ha d sharpened their focus on ways to tackle illegal weapons in particular, which they say are fuelling a surge of crimes in the area. Police said violent crimes were frequent, especially in Samut Prakan and Ayutthaya, two of the nine central provinces where police launched their seven-day operation from Oct 6 to Oct 12. Provincial Police Region 1 chief Chaiwat Ketworachai, who led the operation, said he could not believe police were able to uncover so many weapons. “Weapons can fuel other crimes,” he said. “That’s why we need to make urgent changes to our crime preven-

Zip-line closed for operating illegally CHIANG MAI THE OPERATOR OF A Z IPline adventure ride was arrested on Monday (Oct 19) for allegedly trespassing on a forest reserve in Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai. Somjai Rakseri was detained at the Eagle Track Z ipline theme park in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Mae Rim district. Somjai, a 41-year-old Mae Rim native, was charged with operating the

A tourist enjoys Flying Squirrels in Chiang Mai. Photo: anonymousforeigner.com park without a permit and the operation was closed down. He had applied for and not yet received permission for the

business from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, but still built the park. The theme park allegedly violates laws relating to forests, forest reserves and national parks as its structures affect the conditions of the national park and a catchment area. A Chinese tourist reportedly fell to her death at a different zip-line adventure ridein Mae Rim district on Oct 11. B angkok Post

Nana tourist busted for robbery BANGKOK A 23-Y EAR-OLD AUSTRAlian man was arrested on Monday (Oct 19) after he allegedly held up Thanachart Bank with a BB gun in hopes of buying a plane ticket home. Pol Lt Col Aumnart Harnchana, deputy chief of Bang Sue police station, told Thairath Online that Z achary Cronin was wearing a black Guy Fawkes mask and goggles when he stormed the bank’s Saphan K hwai branch at 8: 45am. He allegedly pointed the fake gun at tellers, who handed over B170,000 in cash. @thephuketnews

An Australian man is held in police custody after his attempt to buy a plane ticket home with the money stolen from a bank failed. (FM. 91 Trafficpro photo) Pol Lt Col Aumnart said a bank staffer hit the alarm, but a Bang Sue policeman was already inside the branch. He and the bank’s security guard chased down the Aussie, whose choice of getaway

routes turned out to be a dead-end soi next to the bank. Cronin had reportedly spent all his holiday money in a month so decided to rob the bank. B angkok Post

Police Region 1 chief Chaiwat Ketworachai (centre) says he believes most of the guns are fuelling the gang violence. (Photo by Pattanapong Hirunard) tion approach.” The 382 guns, mostly unregistered, were confiscated when officers from the Provincial Police Region 1 raided target areas under their supervision in Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Singburi, Lop Buri and Chai Nat provinces. They also seized more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 bombs, along with illegal dr ugs including 200,000 speed

pills and more than 3,000 grammes of crystal meth, the officers said. In more good news for their anti-crime sweep, police also arrested 264 suspects who were accused of being involved in a range of crimes from robberies to murder. The most recent highprofile crime occurred in Pathum Thani in May this year when a football player of Rangsit University was shot dead by attackers who allegedly mistook him for a

man they had a brawl with. “Murders and other assaults frequently occur because offenders, mostly teenagers, carry guns in public,” Pol Lt Gen Chaiwat said. Other cases have also caused grave concerns in Samut Prakan. A gang of motorcycle riders robbed people of their mobile phones, gold necklaces and Buddhist amulets, police said. he officers eventually arrested five young suspects, three males and two females, after a raid on their hideout in Chachoengsao. The stolen valuables were later sold at gold and mobile phone shops in Chachoengsao, the officers said. Other robberies also occurred in Ayutthaya, which has more than 2,000 factories, and is a transit point of drugs destined for Bangkok, Pol Lt Gen Chaiwat said. In some cases, they were also believed to use guns to threaten victims, Pol Lt Gen Chaiwat said. B angkok Post

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lack of key safety standards and poor enforcement of laws already on the books have combined to give Thailand the second-highest road-fatality rate in the world, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) survey. In its 2015 G lobal Status Report on Road Safety, the UN health agency said 14,059 were killed on Thai roads and highways in 2012, translating to a road-death rate of 36.2 people per 100,000, a rate only surpassed by war-torn Libya, where 73.4 people per 100,000 died that same year. Thailand’s traffic-death rate was only even approached by Iran (32.1 per 100,000), Togo (31.1) and nine African countries that posted rates between 30 and 35. Furthermore, the Who concluded, road fatalities in Thailand were far higher than reported. Based on its models, the agency estimates 24,237 actually were killed in 2012, 42 per cent more than stated by the Public Health Ministry. Worldwide, the Who said some 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents each year. And while many countries have stepped up efforts to improve their situations, including law changes and making vehicles and roads safer, low- and medium-income countries like Thailand lag behind.

Thailand has posted the second-highest road-fatality rate in the world, said WHO. Photo: Ekkapop Thongtub A full of global road traffic deaths occur in low- and middleincome countries, even though they count only 54% of the world’s vehicles. oad traffic fatalities take an unacceptably high toll, particularly on poor people in poor countries,” WHO chief Margaret Chan said. The lack of standards is particularly noticeable in Thailand, which lacks a child-restraint law, performs no safety audits for new road-construction projects, carries out no regular inspections of road infrastructure, and has no policies to separate motorists from pedestrians and cyclists. The WHO also noted that Thai-

land’s national seat-belt law does not apply to all passengers in a car. The agency also gave poor marks to enforcement of existing la s, giving the country’s traffic police a three on a scale of 10 for their enforcement of speed limits. Police earned sixes for enforcement of drink-driving and motorcyclehelmet laws. Yet the status report said only 52% of motorbike drivers – who accounted for 70% of all road and highway fatalities – wore helmets and only 20% of pillion passengers. That mark, however, was a significant increase from the 3pc recorded in 2007. As for drink-driving, 26% of

all road deaths can be attributed to alcohol, the Who said. Worldwide, nearly half of all those killed in traffic are either walking or on two wheels, the new report showed, with pedestrians accounting for 22% of all deaths, motorcyclists making up 23% and cyclists 4% . “Decision makers need to rethink transport policies,” Etienne Krug, head of Who’s disability, violence and injury prevention unit, told AFP, warning that “the lack of policies aimed at vulnerable road users is killing our people and harming our cities.” The report found that road safety had improved significantly in

countries ith la s regulating five risk factors: speed, drunk driving, and the use of helmets, seatbelts and child seats. Over the past three years, 17 countries, with a total of 409 million inhabitants, have adopted laws in at least one of these areas in line with international best practices, it said. The Who recommends that maximum speed in urban areas should be set no higher than 50 kilometres per hour. But only 47 countries, representing 950 million people, respect that recommendation, the report found. Thailand’s maximum urban speed limit, by comparison, is 80km/ h. Its rural and highway limits are even higher at 90km/ h and 120km/ h, respectively, although local authorities can set lower limits. The report also stressed the importance of banning drunk driving, noting that only 34 countries, with a total population of 2.1 billion, follow Who recommendations to limit permitted blood alcohol levels to below 0.05 grammes, and for younger drivers to 0.02g. “Twenty-one of these countries are in the European region, suggesting the need to extend good practice globally,” the report said. Thailand’s national drin kdriving law is a set 0.05g. B a n g k ok P os t

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Sucking Karachi dry afias cont ollin the luc ati e t ade in wate

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he moment they saw the city water tanker stop in their neighbourhood, Mohammed and Nayla rushed towards it. That day, the water was free – a rare event in Karachi, where organised gangs siphon it off to sell to thirsty residents. In Sadiqabad and other Karachi slums, ater barely o s through the pipe meant to supply the shacks packed along the rutted earth lanes. The shortage doesn’t just annoy the millions of residents in Pakistan’s largest city – this summer it exacerbated the effects of a heatwave which killed more than 1,200 people. Over recent decades Karachi has expanded in an uncontrolled, unplanned way, booming from 500,000 to 20 million inhabitants in the space of 60 years and sprawling over an area 33 times the size of central Paris. The coastal city pumps around 2.2 billion litres of water a day from the Indus and Hub rivers, which have seen their o reduced by insufficient rains in recent years. But it is not enough to meet

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man fills his containe s with much sou ht afte wate in a slum a ea of a achi. Photo: Asif Hassan/AFP demand in a metropolis where the vital textile industry gobbles up huge amounts. Mohammad Akeel Siddiq works in one such factory, earning 10,000 rupees (B5,443) a month with which he supports his wife Nayla and their five children. From time to time the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) fills the reservoir in their neighbour-

hood and residents ock to it. But the rest of the time they turn to the semi-clandestine mafias that control the lucrative trade in water distributed by tankers. The family pays up to B527 a month for water – which is not even always safe to drink. “The water is polluted and dirty so we only use it for washing and cooking,” Nayla told r e p or t e r s .

“The children sometimes get diarrhoea when they drink that water.” As a result the family are sometimes forced to use money they should spend on food to buy clean drinking water. The ater mafias dig tunnels to tap into the mains supply, stealing millions of gallons a day, said Iftikhar Ahmed Khan of KWSB. “These illegal hydrants are established by armed people, so it is very difficult for S staff to just dismantle them,” he said. In recent months government forces on a major anti-crime crackdown in the city have shuttered 200 illegal water connections, forcing many tankers to refill from S and pay fees of B35-B70 per 3,700 litres. The water is then resold for at least 10 times that price a few kilometres away in slums, posh neighbourhoods and industrial areas. “There is an enormous amount of demand... [ but] there is no regulatory check of the price the tankers are charging to the customer,” said Noman Ahmed, an expert on the water crisis at NED university in Karachi. On the ground the gangs continue

to steal from the network while others pump directly from the groundwater table to resell what is undrinkable saline water. Karachi’s textile factories – the lifeblood of the Pakistani economy – use hundreds of millions of litres of water a day producing fabrics, T-shirts and jeans, many of which are exported to the West. One industrialist speaking on condition of anonymity admitted paying bribes to ensure the water kept o ing to his factory, but said even then he was sometimes forced to turn to the tanker gangs. Many rich people are investing in powerful suction pumps to draw what water there is from the mains – thereby depriving their neighbours of their supply. Karachi is on the Arabian Sea, but desalination costs are prohibitively expensive – and, with the water table falling and the population continuing to boom, it seems the city’s water woes are only just beginning. “The government says there are water shortages,” said Abdul Samad, resident of the poor Metroville area. “But we see tankers in our neighbourhood every day – where’s that water coming from? ” AFP

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Mortgage relief abound Housing loan stimulus reinvigorates property market borrowing

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ai Harn Beach Condominium CEO Igor Protasov recently attended a seminar highlighting the direction of Phuket real estate market at the Phuket Royal City Hotel. The seminar, titled, “Moving economy, pushing real estate, Phuket focusing today and catching up with the future” was organised by the Phuket Real Estate Association (PREA) and presided over by Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. The seminar proved to be a success with many members of the association and real estate and condominium business operators in attendance. At the seminar, Mr Protasov, who heads the B200 million project at Nai Harn Beach Condominium met with Anan Atsawapokin, the Executive Board Chairman of Land & Houses Co Ltd, to discuss the future of the real-

Nai Harn Beach Condominium CEO Igor Protasov (2nd from left) met with Anan Atsawapokin, the Executive Board Chairman at Land & Houses Co Ltd. estate market on the island. M r Protasov said he received much advice and many new ideas after they exchanged ideas, and that the Nai Harn Beach Condo project had received so much attention. Mr Protosov explained, “We also discussed the tax cuts that the government has

introduced as a stimulus package to the property market.” The government has made B10 billion in cheap loans available through all branches of state-owned Government Housing Bank (Bank), with some 2,000 potential borrowers applying for a combined B2.5 billion in housing loans on the first day of the scheme,

Anantara Layan gets new GM SASCHA HEMMANN HAS been appointed General Manager of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, the tranquil luxury hideaway nestled on a private bay on the fringes of Sirinath National Park. German-born Mr Hemmann moved to Phuket from his previous position as General Manager of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa in the Gulf of Thailand. A graduate of Berlin’s College of Tourism & Hotel Management, he has enjoyed a successful career in hotels across the world and brings more than 20 years’ experience to his new position. Mr Hemmann joined Anantara following five years with Capella Hotel Group, holding Hotel Manager and General Manager positions in Singapore and China and most recently at their property in Virginia Beach in the United States. He began his hospitality career in Germany then worked with a number of luxury hotel brands including Raff les, One& Only, Dusit Thani and Fairmont, with his career taking him to the Maldives, Dubai, Royal Brunei and the Caribbean. @thephuketnews

Anantara Layan offers 77 luxurious suites and villas, with 15 luxury pool residences, The Residences by Anantara, due for completion in mid-2016. The Phuket N ews

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Monday (Oct 19). The move was to make housing loans available for low-income candidates who have been rejected by commercial banks by having them apply to the GHB from October 19 to December 31, 2015. “Buyers of homes valued at B3 million or less also

now have better access to mortgages,” said Mr Prosotov, noting the government cut in transfer and mortgage fees for houses to 0.01% of the appraisal value for six months for homes priced at no more than B3 million. The move also allows first-time homebuyers paying for a residence priced at B3 million or less by the end of next year to deduct 20% of the home’s value from taxable income over a five-year period. The state-owned housing bank is allowed to offer loans of up to B3 million to those with monthly incomes of B30,000. Normally, only those earning B54,000 a month are eligible for the B3-million housing loans. Those earning B10,000 a month can borrow up to B1 million under the scheme. They must pay B5,000 a month in the first year, 5,700 in the second and 7,000 from the third onwards. GH Bank also charges

borrowers . for the first year, 4.25% for the second year and the minimum retail rate minus 0.7 percentage points throughout the term of the loan for general borrowers and MRR minus one percentage point for employees of companies that have been offered special conditions by GH Bank. Its MRR currently stands at 6.75% . “The government has also agreed to permanently reduce corporate income tax to 20% and the old agreement will be terminated the end of December 2015,” Mr Prosotov said. “And projects with 10% – instead of 20% – venture capital are exempt from dividend tax in the hope of assisting SMEs [small- to medium-sized enterprises] to gain access to investors to improve performance and create a stronger market for real estate.” he added. This article was sponsored b y N ai H arn B each C ondominium.

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Getting the right deal A look at state agreements and investors’ rights Je rrol d K i p p en Tax & Law Expert Duensing Kippen

or several years now, commentators, particularly in the business community, have opined that Thailand is in dire need of a significant infrastructure upgrade, such as its mass transportation, road and railway systems. The government appears to agree. Despite the differences between Thailand’s two main political parties, both of them have presented proposals for large scale and comprehensive infrastructure projects. Both parties continue to agree that Thailand needs to invest significant amounts to modernise and improve its infrastructure. In such circumstances it is not uncommon for a government to encourage private investment as the benefits for the government may include technical or managerial expertise not available domestically, a larger and more competitive bidding pool for the project

and, depending on the type of private participation, project financing. Where the potential private investor is foreign, a significant consideration will be an assessment of the protections afforded to the investment. Internationally, this is usually provided by substantive rights and enforcement provisions in a public-private contract (“PPC”) between the host State and the foreign private party or under any relevant investment treaty (“IT”) or both. The rights afforded to an investor under a PPC are for the contracting parties to determine and may vary with regard to the type of investment. However, a common concern for foreign investors is that the State may enact or change its law relevant to the investment such that it would diminish the investment’s value. Thus, an example of a substantive right commonly included in the PPC for the investor is a provision, which applies the law of the host State – at the time of the investment – to the investment

Investment in state infrastructure projects may pay off better for some, depending on the understanding of what rights and forms of redress they may have. Photo: Alamy throughout its duration. This is party of at least 34 such agreecommonly known as a “freez- ments; 2) multilateral investment ing clause”. Whereas the investor will agreements between more need to convince the host State than two countries (MITs) and to include investment protec- of which the 2009 ASEAN tion provisions contractually, Comprehensive Investment ITs provide such protections Agreement (ACIA), to which to the investor without such Thailand is also party, is a good requirement. example; and 3) free-trade agreement ITs take three common but (FTA), which although not different forms: 1) bilateral agreements be- dealing only with investment tween two countries (BITs) and protection issues, commonly to which Thailand is currently a include such provisions. The

2009 ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free-Trade Treaty (AANZFTT) to which Thailand is also a party is a good example of an FTA to which Thailand is a party. The substantive protections that ITs offer to investors are common and generally include the following: 1) “fair and equitable treatment” in accordance with international minimum standards (which has generally been equated with the investor’s legitimate expectations to be treated transparently, predictably, consistently, and justly by the host State); 2) “full protection and security” (which imposes positive obligations on the host State to protect investments); 3) no “arbitrary or discriminatory treatment” (which imposes a duty on the host State not to disregard internationally accepted standards of due process of law); 4) no direct or indirect “expropriation” of the investor’s property by the host State without “prompt, adequate,

and effective compensation”; 5) “national treatment” and “most favoured nation treatment” (which are sometimes treated separately and which require the host State to treat the investor no worse than it treats its own nationals or investor parties from third States); and 6 the observance of specific contractual undertakings by the host State with the investor (which are sometimes referred to as “umbrella clauses” and which require the host State to honour its undertakings with investors regarding their investment). K e e p a col u mn v a te -s ta l ook a t v i s i on s p r ot e ct

n e y e ou t f or ou r n e x t on l e g a l r i g h t s i n p r i t e a g r e e me n t s , w h e n w e w h a t e n f or ce me n t p r oi n a s t a t e con t r a ct ca n p r iv a te p a r ty ’s r ig h ts .

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Lee Marine makes waves in smooth move to Ao Po PR EST IG IOUS YACH T brokerage Lee Marine has moved to their ne offices at the Ao Po G rand Marina on Phuket’s east coast. As one of the orld’s finest marinas, Ao Po G rand Marina is even further enhanced with Lee Marine’s purpose-designed showrooms and offices that bring a sophisticated dimension to the natural surroundings. “We feel that we are just touching on what is constantly heightening into a bigger, more exciting Asian market. Like a baby maturing, we nurture our company carefully, staying focussed on quality care and our client’s top satisfaction,” said Joshua Lee, Founder and Managing Director of Lee Marine. Clients’ favourable testimonials and the fact that the Ferretti G roup has recently opened a Hong Kong base to service Asia- acific, suggests that Lee Marine is certainly doing something right. The move comes nearly two decades after Mr Lee sailed into huket for the first time and was wowed by the spectacular islands, expansive seas, incredible cruising

Lee Marine at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015. grounds not to mention the people and cuisine. As he tried to list his 35-foot sailboat for sale, he recognised what was missing – professional, quality marine and yacht-brokerage services. As a result, at 23 years old, Mr Lee moved from Brisbane and in 1997 Lee Marine International Marine Brokerage was born. is vision of a proficient, organised brokerage company continues to ourish as ee Marine’s success combines passion, dedication, integrity and expertise. Each and every Lee Marine broker has strong yachting experience, be it power or sail, and of the internal workings of yachts – knowledge that

is integral to the company’s high-standard operations. Joining global boatshows such as the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show keeps the Lee Marine team in touch with the latest trends, potential buyers and manufacturers in the yachting world. An exclusive event hosted by the Ferretti G roup at the Yacht Club de Monaco for example, featured sea trials and a range of 20 creations from Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Riva, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line. Exponentially above others in engineering and design, these brands are the perfect match for Asia’s top brokerage. T h e P h u k e t N e w s thephuketnews

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Sacrificing solid food for six days, Pura style

Test driving the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

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Culling cultural confusion Do English teachers, Western politicians understand Thailand? CULTURAL INSIGHTS Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

ason Jellison, 38, is an American-born academic who, like many of us, has adopted Thailand as his second home. He recently completed and published a research study, in which he gave thirty unsuspecting foreign teachers in Bangkok a surprise test on Thai culture. Most of them failed, in that they demonstrated a clear and quantified lack of understanding of the Kingdom. The Phuket News spoke with Jason to find out more. Here is the first part of the interview. Tell us about yourself, and how you ended up as a student in Thailand: Back in 2000, I decided to take a vacation in a warm country, and came to Thailand, initially for five and a half weeks, and it changed my entire life. I discovered a country where most people tend to deal with problems calmly. I also discovered a country where many people were much happier in their daily lives. From very early on in that trip, I became insatiably curious about how people could be so different. I wanted to know everything that I could about Buddhism. So, I set off atop a motorcycle, up towards Chiang Mai. I was entranced by driving through hill tribe country, discovering forgotten Buddhist shrines, as well as discovering strange religious texts that I

sought to understand … After an injury in 2003, and I wound up retiring early due to medical problems, and decided to finish my college degree at Thongsook College, near Mahidol University in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. The College President, Dr. Pornchit, was kind enough to host over 150 foreign students, and I publicly thank her for envisioning such a new idea. The BA-TESOL programme would never have happened without her vision and expertise. I am about two years away from finishing my bachelor’s degree in International TESOL and intend to pursue a Master’s and PhD here too. Tell us about your study, and particularly why you decided to pursue this research topic? I recently became a Buddhist at Wat Naripilom, just outside Bangkok.

Thailand is a second home to me, and I wanted to do something with my academic career to benefit the entire country. Someday, we’ll all be gone and, for those of us who enjoy research, we will be remembered for the body of work that we leave behind. Bangkok’s libraries are full of dusty books written by long-deceased researchers. I was sitting in an old library, late one hot afternoon in Bangkok. Lest anyone think that those books are now “irrelevant dinosaurs,” I happened to come across a copy of Thailand: Buddhist Kingdom as Modern Nation State by Charles F. Keyes. Although the book was written in 1987, I found it was still very relevant to Thailand as we know it today. Also, a former Harvard academic, Donald Swearer, personally accepted a copy of the research once it had been submitted to my college. I had cited his work heavily in my paper, and this all

gave me a idea never attempted before: Test a mass of foreign, second-language teachers to see just how much they are absorbing about Thai culture. I got the idea because there is a constant backand-forth between Thai academics and western academics. Thai academics say that Westerners don’t understand Thai culture. Western academics from the USA, EU and Australia claim that they do. They often make direct policy suggestions to Thailand as the country develops. Recently, Mark Kent, the outgoing British Ambassador, wrote an op-ed extolling the virtues of the Magna Carta in the Bangkok Post. W. Patrick Murphy, the US charge d’ affaires, made a statement recently that seemed to show a western view of human rights issues; which tends to be in conflict with [some views in] the East. This back-and-forth, where the West tries to import its values to the East, has really boiled over recently. Western academics and politicos have claimed to understand Thai issues well enough to pressure Thailand towards Western values, and are sometimes critical of the decisions Thailand makes. As an aspiring researcher, I thought the best thing I could do would be to conduct a research study that took a snapshot of just exactly what Western academics did, or did not know about those issues. So, I decided to create a surprise test for foreign English teachers to take … The conclusion of this interview, and Jason’s research will be published in a fortnight.

HeadStart celebrates Thai heritage with fun cultural day to learn dance, dress and food

very Friday, HeadStart International School mandates for its beautiful Thai management and teachers to wear traditional Thai costumes representing different parts of Thailand or outfits that represent different eras in the history of Thailand. Moreover, its Thai department regularly organises events that bring students, teachers and parents together and helps them to understand their own beautiful culture. Every last Saturday of the month activities are organised for Thai families for this very purpose. On the respective Thai Culture Club meeting on Saturday, September 26, Thai teachers provided Thai cultural activities in three different levels: Early Years–Year 1, learned Thai manners and had fun with modelling clay.

Year 2-4 learned about the history of “The Ten Lunar Months” festival and the meaning of each food that is made to bring to the temple for this occasion. Students participated in making and

tasting these dishes. Year 5-7 learned about Thai traditional dances. Students learned the history behind the dances and practised different dances from all over Thailand.

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Kid warriors stage ‘Battle of the Ages’ Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

ajonkiet International School’s Key Stage 2 students – aged 7 to 11 – last week put on an animated and informative history performance for parents. Held on the football pitch at KIS, the “Battle of the Ages” event brought together hundreds of enthusiastic boys and girls in Years 3 to 6 to demonstrate and present their learning this term so far in History, Design & Technology and Arts units. Year 6 teacher and Key Stage 2 phase leader Suzanne Carter spoke with The Phuket News about the event.

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“The idea came about whilst planning and deciding what history units the students would learn. For the past two or three years, we always taught the students about the Ancient Greeks, made shields and armory and staged a battle, which was a big hit. So this year we decided to cover all different time periods across the ages,” she explained. Year 3 were represented as Stone Age barbarian warriors, while Year 4 were the Ancient Spartans; Year 5 the Ancient Athenians; Year 6 the Romans and Vikings. “Weaponry and war had always been a huge part of the lessons, and so it proved a fantastic opportunity for everyone in Key Stage 2 to get together and all work together on something,

separately in their respective classes, but bringing it all together in one final event to share with their parents,” she added. Ms Carter noted that the presentations also allowed for students to learn about the other historical periods from their peers as well. The school takes an interdisciplinary approach to its projects and events, and The Battle of the Ages was no different, having integrated Design & Technology with History, Art, Music and Drama. “In Design and Technology, the students got into the mechanics for making weapons, like catapults. It included many elements of science, namely the physics, trial and error and evaluation, for instance.”

“We combined History with Art in making the sheilds and armory, and the kids further developed their stage skills working with our music and drama department,” she added. As for the history element, the students delved into various aspects of civilisation – way of life, eating, social matters, trade, expansion and war. Next half term, KS2 students are looking forward to continue with a new geography unit. And after the Christmas holiday, they look ahead to a Science Fair in Term 2 and a Sculpture Fair in Term 3. For more information about KS2 activities at KIS, please email: suzycarter_ kisp@kajonkietsuksa.ac.th

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Going green during the festival The highs and lows of juicing Dalia Hilmi editor1 @classactmedia.co.th

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ou may have heard about the number of juice programmes that exist within society today, and especially involving many of your favourite celebrities. I have personally tried a few different ones, including a programme by UK juice master Jason Vale. However, I recently embarked upon another journey designed by a wholesome organic company right here in Phuket, Pura Organic. And I picked just the right time do carry it out: during the annual Vegetarian Festival. I decided to complete six days, which included drinking seven different juices every two to three hours everyday for six days. Juicing has fast become popular with the Western world and the Asian market has now joined the bandwagon. It is said to detoxify your body from all things toxic, which can include: air pollution, chemical absorption (anything from shampoo to laundry detergent to car exhaust and pesticides), radiations, and of course all the processed food loaded with GMOs, sugar, hydrogenated fats, alcohol and animal fats to name a few. When you consume only juice, your system is flooded with an abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that help your body with to remove toxins, lower the risk of life-threatening diseases, strengthen your immune system and basically reboot your overall energy levels. I have always been interested in challenging my body and mind and felt as though the juice programme as described by Pura Organic was right for me. It’s a great opportunity to see what your body can cope with. As well as the whole list of health benefits that come with it, I was intrigued to see if I would drop any pounds. I’m also a big foodie at heart and am one

of those people who constantly thinks about what they’re going to have for their next meal, so not having any solid food for six days seemed like an exciting challenge. Plus Pura Ogranic make it so easy for you, they deliver the daily organic juices right to your doorstep freshly squeezed from their farm, so you don’t even have the excuse of not making it yourself. Now, indeed there are scores of reviews written by various juice enthusiasts all over the world, so what I will explain will be subject to my personal experiences and in no way a reflect what others may have experienced.

Day 1

Admittedly I had been out the night before, so I didn’t wake up feeling too fresh and honestly almost gave in before I had even started! I was seconds away from reaching for a snack from the cupboard, but alas I decided to be strong and opened my first juice: “Opening”, a combination of sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, pineapple, cucumber. It was actually quite nice and I took my time drinking it, knowing that it would be another two hours until I could delve into my next one. Before I knew it, the day was over and I had completed day one.

Day 2

The feelings I had on this day were similar to those I felt the previous day and I even thought to myself, “This isn’t so bad, I don’t know why I was so worried!”

Day 3

My first full day in the office on the programme. This was mainly tough due to the fact I had to watch all of my colleagues go out for lunch or eat in front me, while I sat in my chair and pretended to be satisfied with the bottles of juice sitting on my desk. By around 5pm, I started to crash and was feeling very weak. By the time I got home from work, I was feeling really low in energy and I honestly thought I was going to faint. I was due to go to my Muay Thai class and knew that I had to have something to eat so that I could carry on. So truth be told, I cut up a quarter of an avocado and crushed some black pepper and organic lemon juice on to it and dug in. It was exactly what I needed and continued with the rest of the evening. If I was going to have an emergency plan then at least it was a superfood, full of antioxidants.

Day 4

This was by far the worst day. When people say they don’t get hungry on the juice programmes, well I’m not entirely sure what planet they’re from. Because on this day, I couldn’t stop thinking about what meals I wanted and found myself “liking” every picture of food that I came across on social media; ironically something I would normally find quite annoying. I also developed some really strong and uncomfortable tummy pains, which experts claim is your body releasing all of the bad toxins and cravings. If that’s the case, then I worry about the number of toxins I was releasing because I was completely suffering that day! Nausea, headaches, cravings, you name it, I felt it. I only managed three of seven juices on this day and saved the rest for later. I was so hungry but it became such a challenge to fight through it.

Day 5

Not too much to report on this day, I felt slightly better but I was still letting go of these said toxins. And by this day, I decided to indulge in drinking my favourite one, twice! For anyone that enjoys a Bloody Mary cocktail, then you’ll be in for a treat. This juice is called “Tomthai”, which is a mix of tomato, Thai basil, coconut oil, Himalayan sea salt and pepper. Delicious.

Day 6

It’s the final countdown! The last day had arrived and I could hardly believe it. I woke up feeling full of energy, brighter, lighter, and in really good spirits. It seems the benefits had finally caved through. I was feeling so good that I didn’t want to stop juicing. I was scared by the thought of eating again and my friends even said I looked better. By the end of the six days, I was definitely a pro-juice girl. I recommend this to anyone that’s looking for a great detox programme, weight loss, or for anyone that’s up for a challenge. I have used this as inspiration to continue eating healthily and try and incorporate juicing into my diet at least twice a week. I enjoy eating a healthy balanced diet in general, but it’s great to feed yourself with more organic produce. To anyone who wants to take part during the month of October, then they will receive a generous 10 per cent discount if they book with Pura Organic. Be sure to mention this article. For more information check out PuraOrganic.org thephuketnews

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Charmingly mundane Prev iously , w e v entured to the ‘ S inkhon Pass’ border checkpoint betw een T hailand and My anmar, a short driv e southw est of Prachup K hiri K han tow n, heading for the q uiet My anmar border tow n of Maw daung for an afternoon meal. And now the conclusion:

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ur drivers brought us through the main street, lined with supply shops carrying Myanmar and English signs advertising all types of domestic and construction goods. The driver pointed out a hotel he said is popular among Thais passing through. Z ooming through the main strip, my driver pointed out some abandoned homes, half-built. “Those,” he told me in accented Thai, “were built by Burmese labourers who went to Thailand to work but never came back.” I thought about all the migrant workers in Phuket, who probably outnumber the “local” working force, shacked up in crowded worker camps, on B300 a day, or less – apparently a lot of money compared with what they might get here in their homeland. As the shops disappeared behind us, we took a sharp turn onto a bumpy, dirt road and my heart began to beat faster. “Could have sworn I told him I just wanted lunch...” “Where are we going?” I asked in Thai, houses and shacks lining both sides of the dirt path, but not a person in sight. “The temple,” he said. “But we just want lunch today,” I reiterated. We passed a new-looking building complex, which the driver said was going to be a hospital. It had rained recently as evidenced by a muddy, flooded puddle blocking the road ahead, fed by a small run-off stream that forced us to a halt. I wasn’t sure if his bike was going to be able to cross, but he was more than confident and we made it across without incident, finally coming back out onto a main road again. I exhaled with the sight of asphalt, and we soon turned into a little restaurant, relieved that we weren’t being brought to some back alley holding room to be held hostage… not yet anyway.

And to my delight, a huge banner of the country’s national beer hung in front of the restaurant. Our driver, Rut, as he goes by in Thailand, or A in his native land, is a dark-skinned, heav-set local man, 37 years old, who, judging from his red eyes and teeth, was buzzing on betel nut, further confirmed by him stepping outside to spit every five minutes. His Thai was pretty good, but he didn’t speak much English. Nobody speaks much English in this village of some 3,000 households, he admits. They’re all ethnically Burmese, many locals, others from Myeik, the major coastal sea hub in Southern Mynamar, which name is pronounced Ma-rick, formerly known Mergui, notes A. And the majority of Mawdaung are Buddhists he adds, as the “authorities won’t allow any Muslims or Christians. They tried to come before but the government sent them away,” Inside the restaurant, there were about 12 tables, all with designer plastic chairs. The place obviously serves as a drinking hole at night, evidenced by the kegs in the front, and full shelf full of whisky behind the counter. Myanmar-brand beer posters and paraphernalia were everywhere, at the front, sides and inside of the shop. A Myanmar beer clock told me it was about 2pm. A menu in Burmese script and small Thai stickers was brought over. Not spending too much time trying to decode it, I told A we just wanted some Myanmar-style food with chicken or shrimp. I played my part as the curious tourist, taking photos of everything as mundane as the seashells hanging from the doorway, to the urinal out back, an indifferent dog out front, and of course the people – waitresses and ordinary customers alike, who were unmistakably from Myanmar in dress. They were obviously curious about the world, fixated on the TV hanging at the back of the joint; Discovery Channel was relaying scenes of the savage food chain in the African sa-

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FASHIONABLE: Even in their casual dress, Myanmar locals are hard to mistake for other nationalities. vanna; no doubt, the day-to-day struggle for survival is something many Myanmar citizens are familiar with. Food finally came, a few stir-fried dishes, colourful and flavourful, but not quite hitting the spot for the missus. Then the rain came pouring down, no telling when it would stop. I kept positive. After all, who could order the rain? A’s Thai was good; he told us about his travels in Thailand, Myeik, Mawdaung; suffice to say, my Burmese didn’t improve at all that day. For the beer and full meal, the bill

was B350 or thereabout. I paid 400 and asked for change to be in Myanmar bank notes that we could take home as souvenirs. The rain finally subsided and we hopped on our bikes back to Thailand, arriving to the Singkhon market some 20 minutes later. I paid A and his companion B700, B300 more than he’d initially asked. I was grateful for his company and that he didn’t hold us hostage. Did I exploit him and the future tourism market of Mawdaung? Time will tell.

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A paradise you can call home

Cape Sienna brings sophistication to a stunning menu Dalia Hilmi editor1 @classactmedia.co.th

As soon as I walked in, I felt like I had stepped into a foodie’s dream.

Top: wild mushroom soup Bottom: beef tartare

or anyone that loves a view while they dine, then be sure to check out Cape Sienna in Kamala. It is the most idyllic setting, positioned at the beginning of the Millionaires’ Mile of Phuket and overlooks the beautiful Andaman Sea. The super modern beach hotel includes a number of dining options, each possessing their own unique character as well as glorious views of Phuket. I recently headed to Plum, a sophisticated, stunning restaurant located on the rooftop. It can be best described as authentic Mediterranean offering diners a festival of flavours. As soon as I walked in I felt like I had stepped into a foodie’s dream. The chance to eat heavenly foods with the most unbelievable views surrounding you. A paradise if you will. There were a number of tables both inside and outside, but the restaurant’s top selling point were the number of luxurious salas on the outside decking area. These were huge comfy-like sofas placed under a gazebo style roof, creating an intimate, romantic feel and ensuring that diners feel at their utmost relaxed. Once we finally got comfortable in our sala, we were handed over some iPads which featured the restaurant’s menu. It was easy to use and a nice touch. First up, we order the essentials. Some yummy espresso martinis for the table. After, the warm, friendly team brought us over a selection of starters which included a sizzling concoction of fresh garden salad, avocado and nuts in a delicious, rich French mustard dressing; tuna carpaccio which included some fresh yellow fin tuna, sliced thin and enriched

with capers, lemon and greens; as well as a classic dish of beef tartare, which was absolutely divine. Following this we were served a dish which was reminiscent to something my mother would have whipped up during a cold winter’s day in my youth: warm, wild mushroom soup. The rich and smooth veloutée was made of wild porcini mushrooms enriched with a light emulsion of white truffle and tapioca pearls. Next came my favourite dish. The risotto ai porcini e salsiccia. A beautiful mix of wild porcini mushrooms and fresh Italian sausage tossed in a creamy, flavoursome risotto. Our table were also served a number of other delightful dishes including the

polletto alla diavola, baby chicken, “devil’s style”, roasted to perfection while constantly basted with a spicy mix of mustards and herbs, and served with potato skins. Absolutely exquisite. The menu features a number of impeccable dishes, and there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. No matter what diners are in the mood for, they can be assured they’ll be left feeling satisfied. The consistently fresh flavours, along with the magnificent views and aura of the restaurant, and not to mention the staff who go above and beyond to ensure guests are happy, all make Plum such a cracking find. For more information visit capesienna. com/plum

The Barnhem children group together for a photo.

Paresa presents 6 of The Best

t’s a well known fact that once a year, Paresa Resort Phuket hosts a charity dinner called “6 of the Best” where six top chefs are invited to cook at Paresa for one night only. Each chef will cook one course and 100 per cent of all ticket proceeds will go to the Phuket Barnhem Muang Mai home for children in need. This year’s fantastic lineup of top establishments are: Paresa Resort Phuket, Acqua Restaurant Phuket, Suay Restaurant Phuket, 4 Garcons Restaurant BKK, Iniala Phang Nga and The Jumeirah Group Dubai. Barnhem was constructed rather in a hurry after the 2004 Tsunami,

on some land granted by the local temple. The place was used as an emergency shelter back then, and when the families began to be reunited once again it morphed into what it is today. Barnhem is run by donations and everything goes to the children’s needs. Feeding a nutritious diet, school uniforms, books, toiletries, electricity, internet – the essentials. No frills, no feather down pillows and hot showers, the children are brought up in a place that would be likened to the conditions any normal Thai family home would have. Now the whole place needs to be rebuilt, therefore the needs to raise extra cash is greater than

ever. It was only erected in the beginning as a temporary solution, it was not meant to stand for 11 years or more and it will cost around B17 million. Paresa is honoured to support this worthy cause not just for this evening but also for the foreseeable future. They have implemented methods to encourage guests to donate and set up a community fund via their website to also assist in the rebuilding of what is believed to be a fundamental cause. More information can be found at www.barnhem.org Tickets are limited so if you feel you would like to make a difference please contact Marina at pagm@ paresaresorts.com thephuketnews

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All that new Jazz TEST DRIVE Anton Makhrov n ew s@n ov ostip hu k eta.com

The car has enough power for a nice ride as long as you remember that you are not Lewis Hamilton...

he last-generation Honda Jazz can hardly be called a revolutionary car, but if I were to choose a subcompact hatchback for my everyday use, this one would definitely top the shortlist. Honda managed to make it better in all respects, or at least those that matter when choosing a subcompact. So don’t be surprised if you find us concentrating, not on the running and manoeuvring qualities, but on some other characteristics.

Design

One single glance is enough to tell that the Jazz is looking younger than before. Honda’s designers have done a great job to give it a fresher, sleeker and more aggressive look. Roundish curves are gone to give place to sharp character lines, an all-new HR-V style grill, a sporty rear spoiler, streamlined headlights and vertical LED tail lights. This car is crying for a surfboard rather than shopping bags. The interior has a futuristic cockpit-like modern design that offers a thrilling drive. Under the Man Maximum, Machine Minimum concept, the longer body and wider wheelbase enlarge the cabin for a more spacious rear passenger seating area. The wider wheelbase also provides driving stability. The interior is fresh and futuristic featuring a cockpit-like modern design and surprisingly plenty of space for passengers and the driver alike. The third generation Jazz is bigger than its parents and you can really feel the difference once inside. All seats, no exceptions, can be folded flat with one swift movement giving enough space for nearly everything one can think of loading. It’s time for our TV crew, still using a previous generation Jazz, to start biting their elbows.

Features

It would be no exaggeration to say that Honda engineers tried to stuff this car with all the cutting edge technology they had: a seven-inch touch screen, onepush ignition, Honda Smart Key system, automatic cruise control, rear-view camera, Siri Eye-Free Mode for iPhone owners and more. The new Jazz comes in six trims, and the more you pay the more gadgets you get, but the engines for all six are identical. No more hybrids or diesels, just a 1,5-litre petrol i-VTEC as the only option. The engine develops up to 117hp and 146Nm at 4700rpm, so forget about winning drag races or showing off when traffic lights turn green. The new Jazz was created for something different. Strictly speaking, calling it a petrol engine is not quite correct, because the unit is compatible with E85 fuel. And for those who want to save even more, the new Jazz comes equipped with an Eco Coaching feature and a fuel-saving driving display with ECON mode. Together with the new CVT it results in a nice consumption of less than five litres per 100km, while the transmission is also smooth enough to give a com-

The new Jazz rolls on. Photo: Honda Automobiles (Thailand) Prices for new Honda Jazz start at B550,000 while the top trim costs about B750,000. For more details, prices and contacts of local dealer centres, visit www.honda. co.th/jazz

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fortable ride. Safety features include ABS, vehicle stability assist, electronic brake distribution and up to six airbags for top trims.

Driving impressions

Although designed as an urban car, the new Jazz also drives comfortable on a motorway. The car has enough power for a nice ride as long as you remember that you are not Lewis Hamilton and you are not fighting for a Grand Prix victory. It bears repeating that if you are looking for a powerful car, the Jazz is the wrong choice. With some cars you concentrate on driving and enjoy the very process of it,

but with the Jazz, you enjoy the invisibility of driving. The wider wheelbase provides extra driving stability; the shock absorbers are good enough to deal with even the biggest bumps on the road; noise is well suppressed and the overall impression is just good. Being easy to drive, comfortable, compact and roomy, the latest-generation Jazz is nearly a perfect vehicle for everyday use. This car won’t test your driving skills, but instead help you drive it and prevent you from making mistakes. The only thing it lacks is a full-scale autopilot that would allow you to lay back and enjoy the landscapes.

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As part of Hooters' Phuket's "Give a Hoot Campaign", they held their Pink Party on October 16 as another way to help raise breast cancer awareness. Lots of people attended and oined the fun and ames with man takin pa t in the luck af e the p oceeds of which we e donated to the eat cause.

Leon Phillips (right), Assistant General Manager Hooters, with a staff member.

Hooters' chicks pose with friends.

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The famous PJae Stanley and Colin “Illy” Hill band preformed live at the new Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Karon on October 17.

Chantanat Kaewpetch (2nd left), Marketing Communications Manager; Franze Sanchez (4th left), F&B Manager, with F&B staff.

H Y AT T H O S T S O K T O B ER FES T Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort hosted a special Oktoberfest dinner on October 14. Everyone was dressed for the occasion and enjoyed the German delights.

(Centre), Delboy and Msfriend Jiraprapa enjoying Paungjit, the night. Banyan Tree Phuket.

Urs Aebi, Serenity Resort & Residences; Tobias Lauinger, Black Forest Distribution; and Tony Bridges, Nikitas Restaurant.

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Diane Rigazzi and Astrid Myriam Adams.

Jazon and Miki, founders of HeadStart.

CH EFS

he e launch pa t of the awai ai a n enefit a d took place on atu da October 17 and was held at Two Chefs at Serenity Resort and Residences.

Actors getting into character.

S H AK ES PEAR E W

From left: Hartmut Willinsky; Pathum 'Gee' Krapheenok, Serenity Resort & Residences Phuket; and Tobias Lauinger, Black Forest Distribution.

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Mussels night @ Shakers 1 .2 k g mu ssels serv ed w ith f ren ch f ries y ou r choice, y ou r sty le: n atu re, marin iere, p rov en cale, g arlic & cream or T hai sty le R eserv ation recommen ded B 2 9 5 b aht P .P ., shak ersp hu k et@ g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar T he comp etition at 9 p m E x p at S p orts B ar at the E x p at H otel S oi T aip an P aton g . S ee map at w w w .ex p athotel.com

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Bollywood Phuket’s Weekend Special Indian Lunch Set in du on ly in clu tion

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Oriental Buffet Dinner at Grand Mercure Phuket Patong E mb ark on a j ou rn ey to the 4 corn ers of A sia an d en j oy a lav ish array of T hai, C hin ese, J ap an ese an d other O rien tal recip es. D ev elop y ou r f rom sp icy cu rries to b arb n oodle p lates. A n ev en in of A sia’ s most v ib ran t cu p er p erson . P erson : R S accor.com , P hon e : 0 7 6

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6 p m – 1 1 p m: b eef , p ork, chicke n , b u rg ers, sau sag es, p raw n s & sq u ids, salad b u f f et, choice of p otatoes & sau ces, b read, b u n s & g arlic b read R eserva tion recommen ded 3 5 0 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

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All you can eat BBQ Ribs night 6 p m – 1 1 p m: A ll yo u can eat B B Q rib s serve d w ith salad b u f f et, p otato salad & choice of sau ces. R eserva tion recommen ded 2 9 5 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

All you can eat BBQ night

BBQ at Expat Hotel

E v ery S atu rday n ig ht, N u m N oi S in g p aton g , the head train er an d ow n er of S in g p aton g + S itn u mn oi

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach L u n ch or din n er serv ed f rom 2 p m. Y ou r choice of either roast b eef , chick en , loin of p ork or leg of lamb serv ed w ith roast an d b oiled p otatoes, three f resh v eg etab les, Y ork shire p u ddin g an d g rav y . O n ly B 3 2 0 p er p erson w hich in clu des a f ree g lass of hou se red or w hite. O p p osite C en tara K aron R esort. S ee otools- p hu k et.com.

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Asian Haunted Night T rick an d treat y ou rself to ou r sp ook y deal! ! ! C ome j oin u s f or the b est dress H allow een costu me con test an d lots of other activ ities. P erson : R eserv ation s , P hon e : 0 7 6 3 6 6 3 8 1 .

Illuzion Presents Fingaz Indian Curry Night on Fridays

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All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet P eas, C arrots, F ried mu shrooms, G rilled T omatoes – Y orksh ire p u ddin g – R oasted P otatoes, M ashed P otatoes – G rave y , M u shroom sau ce, M in t S au ce. R eserva tion R ecommen ded 3 5 0 b aht P .P ., shake rsp hu ke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015

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27 OCT Halloween Party

Sunday roast at Gallery Cafe By Pinky @ new Chalong branch E e v ry an d 0 8 9 1 0 leryca

S u n day f rom 1 2 p m an d all- day b ru n ch din n er ev ery day f rom 7 am- 1 0 p m. 3 7 0 0 0 F B : G alleryca f e b y p in ky , theg alf e@ya hoo.com, 0 8 9 1 0 3 7 0 0 0 .

Toastmasters Phuket L ooki n g to deve lop yo u r p u b lic sp eaki n g an d T oastmasters P hu ke t an d start maki n g yo u rself on 0 8 6 4 7 9 7 4 7 1 f or more in f o.

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f u n an d g ames f or all! P erson : P eter or T oon , A ddress : L es D iab les, B oat L ag oon , P hu k et , P hon e : P eter - 0 8 1 9 3 5 0 4 5 4 , T oon 0 8 9 4 8 1 7 8 5 2 .

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14th BISP Soccer Sevens Halloween Night Something is brewing and it will be spook fun for ever one on 31 ctober. Come and oin our Halloween night at M T, aron Beach S uare. ree spooky face painting. Try the spooky cocktails at 160 THB. Meals and snacks available. The kids are welcome and lot of parking spaces available at Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket. Contact: askme karonbeachs uare.com, 0 6 396 139.

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1 NOV

Patong Carnival Festival 2015 Get our taste bud read ploring the seafood culinar adventure with various flavours themes, from ocal to nternational. n o ing spectacular performances & street shows from professional and amatuer alike. lowing ourself with local & tourists only at Patong Beach, from Bangla Intersection to Sea Pearl junction. Proudl supported b ive 9.5 The huket ews.

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Melbourne Cup brunch H att egenc Phuket Resort, Kamala, in support of The Good Shepherd. Dress code - At the races, venue is air conditioned. Starts at 9am till late. Tickets at THB 2,200 nett per person, inclusive of brunch a hour beverage package. or more details call 0 6 231 23 e t 5106. roudl supported b ive 9.5 who will be there broadcasting .

6 NOV

FOOD and HOTELEX 2015 The biggest trade fair ever organi ed in Southern Thailand. and H T 2015 organised b polink Global etwork td., The e hibition to be held at o al huket Marina hibition Centre from ovember 19 22. ew and interesting products such as food, beverages, kitchenware, hotel products and more will be on displa at the event, Contact ichsiree@expolink.net, 02 - 640 8013 # 30.

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Six of the Best 2015 Join us for this gastronomic evening featuring top chefs from umeirah Hotel ubai, Garcons Marie - Guimer, Acqua, Iniala, Suay Restaurant and aresa for a 6 course dinner beverage pairing while The ae Stanle Band ntertains. ,500 net per person and 100% of all funds raised will go to Barnhem Muang Mai huket Home for Children in eed. or reservations contact pagm paresaresorts.com or call 076-302000. Proudly supported b The huket ews.

3 NOV

The race that stops a nation.

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British International School, Phuket (BISP) is hosting the annual BISP Soccer Sevens, the largest such schools tournament in Asia. The 14th annual edition of this famous competition, this ear there will be an incredible 1600 competitors, with 144 teams from 38 international schools, based in 12 different countries. or more information, visit bisp s.com or facebook.com bisp s. roudl supported b The huket ews T .

Oasis ed. Phuket Grand Opening Oasis ed. Phuket Grand Opening! Lots of free art & craft activities for kids & adults. Join the exciting activities ou ve been hearing about with asis ed. huket. in a 3,000 baht voucher from a inci huket or a T shirt from Green oom Surf Shop. Creative earning un for ver one at Oasis ed. Phuket, Soi Naya, Rawai. More information please contact Kez@oasisedphuket. com, 0849462171, or visit oasisedphuket.com. roudl supported b The huket ews.

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Black Tie Muay Thai II Celebrities from huket will clash all in the name of a good cause. Jason Beavan - GM of Class Act Media, Kim Steppe - GM of Blue lephant estaurant, a eshark irector of Mkt & Op at Royal Phuket Marina and eonardo errari olunteer at HBGT will get into the ring and dispute for glor . n o a delicious four course dinner and freel flowing beverages.Tickets 3,500 THB, booking essential please contact 076-278-146 or info@ phukethasbeengoodtous.org. roudl support b ive 9.5 and The huket ews T . ddress : Outrigger Laguna Phuket.

EVERY DAY New Vegetarian Menu T C B T G T SS M TH TH S CT B , H C S G G M GS S S CT G S TH B T C G B M T SS T S MT T M . erson eservations , ddress Hard Rock Cafe Phuket , Phone : 076 366 381.

2nd Bhut Jolokia ‘Ghost Chili’ Challenge. Navrang Mahal Indian Restaurant, Karon invites you to compete in their 2nd Bhut Jolokia “Ghost Chili Challenge. Take up the challenge to finish a bowl of Ghost Chili Curr . Bhut olokia chili is rated as one of the worlds hottest chilies, 401 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. antastic ri es to be won imited to 20 contestants. ntr fee THB 200 per contestant. Contact, info@navrangmahal.com or 0 6 2 6 6 . roudl supported b ive 9.5.

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If you have time this month get down to Sea Breeze located in Royal Phuket Marina. Open 9am to 10pm everyday serving home-made me ican specialties, flame grilled burgers and Thai specials ll sport available shown live, Contact eservations, info seabree erpm.com, 076 360 806.

KATA HOT YOGA Now 3 classes daily. 9am then 5:15pm and 7:15pm classes are 90 minutes. Kata Yoga the most popular yoga in Phuket for men and women. t is the best work out ever, getting strong and fle ible, full of vitalit , t will make ou ver happ and it shows, ou will walk with a big smile on your face, feeling good. Open everyday, right at the beach, ata Beach, ou got to tr , warning: very addictive, once you start you keep coming, you never want to stop, 217 khoktanod road kata beach phuket 3100, 0 6 605 950, www.katahotyoga.com.

KATA HOT YOGA FOR EVERYBODY

Phuket Cycling Race 2015 Than apura s c cling race will be open to all s and of all age groups. The 0 km race is a fun challenge for families, while the 90km distance will really test your endurance. egister now https www.facebook.com events 1 691 6 5612922 Contact 0 6 336 000, roudl supported b ive 9.5.

Great Mexican, Thai and Flamegrilled Burgers in a beautiful setting!

Pinktober at Hard Rock Cafe Starting now through the month of ctober, guest can support breast cancer research to help eradicate a disease that effects millions b purchasing pink merchandise ock Shop now available. or more info call 0 6 366 3 1.

Open every day, 3 classes daily: 9 a.m in the morning, then 5.15 p.m afternoon and 7.15 p.m evening. Men and women all ages, just come, you will love it. work out and stretch. Tone your muscles, lose fat, get in shape, and feel good. See you in yoga class soon. Address : 217 khoktanod road kata beach phuket 3100, 0 6 605 950, www.katahotyoga.com.

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across 1. What word is the exact opposite of nocturnal? 2. How old must you be to open a Facebook account? 3. Which company is the world’s largest private employer? 4. Name the metabolic process that converts sugar to acids or alcohol. . e e e oodin allowed hund eds of wild animals to escape from a zoo in which country in June 2015? Answers below, centre.

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character 27. Hierarchy level 1. Freeway exit 28. Like some winds 5. Wheel protector 29. Retro car 11. Brit. fliers 31. Per ___ (yearly) 14. Conniver 32. Thailand, once Down 15. City in northern 33. No pro Syria 34. Melodramatic 16. Building addition 1. Slightly outburst 17. Time piece? 2. Jamaican exports 36. Renovated 20. Flipper? 2. Rush order? 37. Someone who 21. Nay sayers 3. Prefix with phone humbles himself 22. Election winners 4. Old time port as a sign of 23. Loch nationality clearance respect 26. Baghdad resident 5. Salutes 41. Crew equipment 29. Blubber 6. Armbone 42. Goes with Bell 30. Attractive woman 7. Busy one 31. Organism that 8. Tax preparer, for 43. ___ of time needs oxygen to short 44. Sealskin wearer, live 9. Lending letters maybe 32. Car-fixers united 10. Shepherd’s pie 45. Having grass 35. Online comment ingredients 46. Riches 38. Gone by 11. Prefix with 48. Brought up 39. Being linear 49. Guitar 40. Pro ___ 12. “___ well” forerunner 41. Small eggs 13. Soft tissue 50. Flightless flock 42. Distended 18. New Mexico 51. Fit of pique 43. Bowed deeply Native American 53. Caesar’s hello 46. Resinous deposit 19. Engrossed by 47. Eye opener 54. One of the 23. Attacked with arms 48. Belt parts Ewings on “Dallas” 52. Regular piece 24. Appropriates 56. Gloomy 25. “Goody!” 55. Old name for 57. Deceitful one Tokyo 26. “Star Trek” 58. Case 59. Wreckage in a room 60. Out of fashion 61. Others

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Diurnal; 2. 13 years of age; 3. Walmart; 4. Fermentation; 5. Georgia.

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October 23, 1917 Lenin calls for the October Revolution.

October 24, 1946 A camera on board the V -2 No. 13 rocket takes the first photograph of earth from outer space.

people have been injured while t in to take a selfie with a bison in Yellowstone National Park so far this year.

October 25, 1945 The epublic of China takes over administration of Tai an follo ing apan’s surrender to the Allies.

feet is the maximum span from claw to claw of giant spider crabs.

October 26, 1881 The unfight at the . . Corral takes place at Tombstone, Ari ona. n the 30-second shootout at about 3pm, la men Virgil, arshal and yatt Earp and Doc Holliday kill outla s illy Clanton and brothers Tom and Frank c aury. Wyatt Earp

years is how much pessimists can live longer than optimists because of their more cautious approach to life.

4,500

October 27, 1904 The first underground e ork City Sub ay line opens the system becomes the biggest in the nited States, and one of the biggest in the world.

onomatopoeias are in the Japanese dictionary.

5.2 million

was the the number of immigrant scientists and engineers in the US in 2013. In 2010, it was 3.4 million. Source: Uberfacts

This week in history

October 28, 1835 The nited Tribes of e Zealand is established ith the signature of the eclaration of ndependence. October 29, 1969

Sunrise at Saphan Hin. Photo by Jethro Rimando Abagao Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on A A ET, the precursor to the nternet. S ou r ce : W i k i p e d i a thephuketnews

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VACANCIES FOR PROPERTY

• Sales representative

Good in Chinese and English, Experience in real estate sales.

• Sales Staff at booth good in English.

Contact: Kaew, kaew@agtropical.com, Phone: 094 807 3434.

F&B Outlets Manager Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa, Phuket is looking for F&B Outlets Manager. Position Overview: Primarily responsible for the leadership of all public dining outlets. Ensures overall guest satisfaction. Manage all aspects of the Food & Bev. Outlet(s) including Restaurant and Bar in accordance with company’s health & safety standards. Position Requirements: Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a full service four-five star restaurant preferred. Possesses strong leadership and motivational skills. Possesses strong knowledge of beverage cost control procedures, wines and spirits. Possesses food knowledge in various cuisines and fine dining food service styles. Computer literate with high proficiency in POS, inventory control and spreadsheet applications and word processing. Possesses strong training skills. Work permit will be provided.

Please send your CV to hrbangtao@oceanresortgroup.net or call 076 270688. @thephuketnews

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Jobs AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL PHUKET VACANCIES The Australian Government is seeking applicants who have fluency in English and Thai to fill the following full-time positions at the new Australian Consulate-General in Phuket:

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C lass A ct M edia is sou thern T hailan d' s most comp rehen siv e media comp an y , in corp oratin g P hu k et’ s leadin g E n g lish n ew sp ap er ‘The Phuket News’, R u ssian lan g u ag e n ew sp ap er 'Novosti Phuketa', C hin ese lan g u ag e n ew sp ap er 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', P hu k et’ s leadin g E n g lish radio station ‘Live 89.5’, P hu k et E n g lish T V 'Phuket News TV' an d a a host of p u b lication s & serv ices in clu din g ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

Graphic Designer

W e are cu rren tly recru itin g f or a g rap hic desig n er to j oin ou r team to han dle the layo u t of ou r p u b lication s, in clu din g on lin e.

Consular and Passport Manager (1 position) Consular and Passport Officer (1 position) Administrative Assistant (1 position) Driver and Administrative Officer (1 position)

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e r eq ui r e F ul l T i me G r a phi c D esi g ner s to ha nd l e:

● D esig n in g adve rtisemen ts f or clien ts ● L ayo u t of T he P hu ke t N ew s an d ou r other p u b lication s ● A ll artw ork an d g rap hic desig n w ork related to p rodu ction

Applicants must have:

The successful candidates will be offered an initial contract for two years and six months.

● E xce llen t ski lls w ith I n D esig n , P hotoshop , I llu strator an d other g rap hic desig n sof tw are

● M in . 1 ye ar exp erien ce in desig n an d layo u t of n ew sp ap ers

Further details including the Selection Criteria and instructions on how to apply for the positions are available at www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘About Us’ and ‘Job Vacancies’.

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● G ood E n g lish ( w ritten an d sp oke n )

We offer:

● C omp etitive salary ● F rien dly w ork en vi ron men t ● E xce llen t p rog ress op p ortu n ity an d j ob secu rity

Applications close at 4.30 PM, Friday, 30 October 2015.

I n terested ap p lican ts are in vi ted to ap p ly in p erson or sen d ap p lication w ith f u ll resu me in dicatin g q u alif ication s an d exp erien ce, exp ected salary an d recen t p hoto to: thephuketnews.com/job.php

Applications which do not directly address the Selection Criteria will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process.

'Novosti Phuketa' ‘Phuket Ticket Master’

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

Qualifications:

● Good communication skills both in Thai & English ● Degree qualified – recent graduate welcome to apply ● Have own transport (bike or car) ● Ability to work after normal work hours and/or weekends (time in lieu will be given)

We offer:

● Competitive salary ● Social security (10%) paid by the company ● Excellent career progress opportunity ● Time in lieu for any overtime hours worked If you are professional & enthusiastic person, this is an excellent opportunity to advance in a growing & innovative media business in Phuket

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

Class Act Media is looki n g f or a yo u n g an d dyn amic p resen ter f or ou r radio an d T V p ortals in P hu ke t. L I V E 8 9 .5 is the leadin g E n g lish- sp eaki n g radio station an d P hu ke t N ew s T V is the islan d’ s leadin g dig ital T V p ortal. H ere’ s ou r w ishlist f or the ideal ap p lican t:

● yo u ’ ll n eed a g ood comman d of w ritten an d sp oke n E n g lish ● y ou ’ ll n eed to k n ow the b asics of acq u irin g an d p rep arin g n ew s ● yo u ’ ll n eed to b e comf ortab le in f ron t of a camera ● yo u ’ ll n eed to b e comf ortab le in f ron t of a radio microp hon e ● T hais an d f oreig n ers w elcome to ap p ly

Responsibilities:

C lass A ct M edia seek s a C hin ese E ditor to head u p ou r n ew p u b lication T he P hu k et N ew s ( C hin ese) , a C hin ese- lan g u ag e n ew sp ap er f or S ou thern T hailan d. T he p osition is b ased in P hu k et.

Qualifications: ● ● ●

ex p erien ce w ill also b e con sidered. cu rren t af f airs, cu ltu re an d p olitics, b u t ap p lican ts w ith a stron g

‘Phuket Ticket Master’

‘The Phuket News’, 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', ‘Live 89.5’ 'Phuket News TV' ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ &

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Qualifications: ● ● ● ●

We offer: ●

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We’ll provide training for the right person. ( and all the other stuff) I n terested can didates are in v ited to sen d their ap p lication s, w ith f u ll resu me, in E n g lish in dicatin g q u alif ication s, ex p erien ce, recen t p hoto an d ex p ected salary .A p p ly on lin e at thephuketnews.com/job.php

in E n g lish in dicatin g q u alif ication s, ex p erien ce, recen t p hoto an d ex p ected thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

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'Novosti Phuketa'

Chinese Editor

RADIO/TV JOURNALIST/PRESENTER

‘The Phuket News’, 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', 'Phuket News TV' ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ &

Responsibilities :

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

in corp oratin g P hu k et’ s leadin g E n g lish n ew sp ap er ‘The Phuket News’, R u ssian lan g u ag e n ew sp ap er 'Novosti Phuketa', C hin ese lan g u ag e n ew sp ap er 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', P hu k et’ s leadin g E n g lish radio station ‘Live 89.5’, P hu k et E n g lish T V 'Phuket News TV' ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

‘Live 89.5’

PR & MARKETING ASSISTANT

9 9 / 7 M oo 1 T . K athu A . K athu P hu ke t 8 3 1 2 0 T el: 0 7 6 6 1 2 5 5 0 - 2 F ax: 0 7 6 6 1 2 5 5 3

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Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

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BOATS & YACHTS Marine Surveyors

Andaman Maritime Services (AMS) conduct Pre-purchase, Insurance & Flag State Surveys. Buying a boat? Boat owner? AMS has the services you need. Anthony , 81/18 Moo. 6, T.Kathu, A.Kathu, Phuket, Thailand 83120 , anthony@ams-sea.com, 081 893 9985, www.ams-sea.com

3 .1 RIB Yacht tender dinghy

3.1m Stingray RIB with 9.9hp 4 stroke Suzuki outboard, storage cover, fuel tank etc. Great size yacht tender dinghy, as new 140,000b, Price : 140,000, sc@ acronautic.com, 0898734044.

3 3 /F Gulf Craft W/A

Two suzuki 225 HP outboards - only 300 hours, custom made RIB-dinghy with small outboard, engine electronics and hydraulics, ray marine GPS/radar/ depth sounder, many extras. 3,850,000. THB, 089 873 3713.

4.1M/40 HP RIB, 0 9 /20 14 AS NEW!

Bought in sept. 2014,14hrs only! suzuki engine+boat under warranty (suzuki phuket). bimini+trailer+tube covers. 0935840565 (rus/eng) 0987086632 (fr/eng, 350,000 thb,)

Silver Princess Yacht PC5 3 0

A 53 ft Power Catamaran by Silver Princess Yachts. Beautiful design, compact yacht with space & modern interior. Dimensions: 53 ft length, 21 ft beam, 4 ft draft, 50 passengers, 22,000,000 THB, Sonny, 669 8810 5024, www.silver-princess. com, sonny@silver-princess.com

CAR FOR SALE Company Cars For Sale - AS NEW

ALL Cars Automat All low mileage(20-30 Tkm). All 2013 Models 1.Honda City 395.000 2.Honda Brio 349.000 3.Suzuki Swift 349.000 4.Nissan Almera 349.000 5.Honda Freed 639.000 6.Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ 949.000 7.Nissan X Trail 779.000 All cars in top condition, with leather interior. Contact 0867479292 or 0819705204.

Ford Fiesta 1.6L Sport

17-inch YachiYoda wheels, 133Tkm on clock, first and onl owner, serviced by Ford Anuphas Phuket, blue book included, insurance and tax recently renewed - till 2016/2559, bluetooth surround sound (incl. telephone), and parking sensors (rear) - only 399.000 THB - car is in great condition - kindly contact 082 415 0503 for more information.

Toyota Fortuner Turb o Diesel

FORTUNER AUTO Turbo Diesel 105000Km. Metal. Grey One Farang Owner Toyota Service History. Bar Front and Back, Excellent condition Blue Book Rego and insurance to May 2016 Going Oversea, Price : 695,000 THB, Andre Acca, andre.acca@hotmail.fr, 0819794547.

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Honda J az z 20 0 9 15 0 0 cc Auto

57,000kms. One owner since new. Regularly serviced by Honda. Tax and Insurance until the end of June and available now at right offer. Reduced by 40,000bht, Price : REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com Price : REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com.

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CAR FOR SALE Everest 4WD Q uick Sale

10+yrs but mechanically drives and looks great. Manual. Only B 4 5 0,0 0 0 or of fer s ab ove 400k considered for fast sale, B450,000 THB, peterh@asianwind.biz, 081- 8926710.

Nissan Teana 2.5 Lt

Model 2014 17,000km. New price 1.7Mln NOW 1,050,000Baht Eng: 081 788 8280 Thai: 090 163 2140, Contact Maurice, maurice.phuket@ gmail.com , 090 163 2140.

Mitsub ishi Paj ero Sports

Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 2012, A1 condition, 14,000 KM, Silver Colour. 950,000THB Eng: Ph. 0993614582 Thai: Ph. 080 383 3060.

TOYOTA Fortune 20 0 9

7 seats, Silver, GPS video, Family car Diesel 2,694cc, Blue book Service history Toyota Pearl 78,000kms. AUTOMATIC transmission, golfguru2005@yahoo. co.uk, 076 615 827.

Car For Sale

1996 Toyota Corolla Sedan, Silver Gray. Automatic power steering, good aircon, good tyres. 173,00kms. New Stereo, tinted windows. Bargain at 145,000 Baht. Kamala. Call Norm 083 182 2797.

Nissan Teana Special 6 cyl

Nissan Teana Special 6 cyl November 2013 17000 Km New price 1.700.000.THB Price NOW 1,100,000.THB, Maurice, Maurice. phuket@gmail.com, 099 302 7071, Thai: 090 163 2140.

CAR FOR SALE 20 12 Porsche Cayenne S Hyb rid

Powerful 380HP, Full Option: Bose Sound, Pano roof, Navigator Map. etc. Immaculate condition, no accident, low mileage, one owner, Price : 4,500,000 THB, Phone 086-2806526.

20 12 Toyota Fortuna 24,0 0 0 km

2012 Pearl white Toyota Fortuna For Sale. 3.0 D4D VN Turbo Great condition- Baht Black leather interior. Tax / insurance till 2016, 900,000, Loch Palm, Kathu, Phuket, glawre123@gmail.com, 0898668825.

Sub aru Forester X T Turb o for sale

For sale Subaru Forester 2.0 X T AWD CVT. 240 hp, auto light control and wiper control (rainy). crossover. Push start, xenon, rain sensor, ABS, air bags, electro seats, reversing camera, T C M 3 SB HDD/ DVD- VIDEO, ESP, separate climate control, cruise control, regulation steering, EBD, hatch, X -mode, acceleration to 100 km\ h until 7 seconds, electric trunk, number plate for present)), kamila.sema@icloud.com, 0824133707.

TOYOTA Fortune 20 0 6

7 seats, Black, Family car, Petrol 2,982cc Blue book, Service history Toyota Pearl, 160,000kms. AUTOMATIC transmission, golfguru2005@yahoo.co.uk, 076 615 827.

MOTORBIKES FOR SALE Kawasaki Versys 65 0 ABS 20 12

Showroom condition, new from Kawasaki Phuket May 2012, 2,000km, Hepco & Becker Engine Bars & Rear-rack, Kawasaki Handguards and Pyramid Hugger., 220,000 THB, Paul, 084 1 303 234, Plongmore@hotmail.com

Z oomer-X for sale

Year 2013. Good condition, one owner, well maintained, Price 45,000 baht. Pls call Yui 088 765 5882

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Buy&Sell CAR FOR RENT Long term car rental

have a good car rental, Toyota Vios, Mazda 2 or similar with true full professional insurance and 24/7 support Monthly rates B14000, Soi Sukee 40/19 moo 9 Chao fa east rd 39 chalong muang, ninascars@gmail.com, 089 648 0499.

CATERING EQUIPMENT Tommy’ s 2 Tuk Tuk’ s for sale!

Excellent condition, well maintained. Standard 200,000 / food truck 250,000. Call 081 908 9724 or Tom.somsanuk@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAMERA b ab y car seats for sale

BAKLONG Car Seat - Very good condition, suitable for newborn to 25KG. Prices are THB 4,000 per seat, buy both for only THB 7,000. Call 086 479 7471.

MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Memb ership

Blue Canyon Membership for sale. 1 corporate nominee for sale THB 630,000 inc transfer fee. grahamhaslam@ hotmail.com

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PETS FOR ADOPTION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Neo and Cookie

We are 15 weeks old. We are very sweet with people and can get along easy with other dogs too! We hope you are the one who can give us a home. We will protect your house and love to cuddle. We already got some basic training. If you are interested in us you will get 2 dog training lessons for free.A dog is often happier when they have a friend around. These are best friends, so it would be best if they can stay together, Diana Koster, info@phuket-dog-resort.com, 083 599 6017.

Bangla Nightclub for Lease

Includes top end lighting and sound systems, POS, fridges and furniture. No key money, just rent. Simply add stock and staff to be ready to go, Contact: Steve, stevepearcergj@ hotmail.co.uk, 089 587 0819 (EN).

Restaurant on Main Street

2 toy poodles for adoption 2 toy poodles dumped on the side of a busy road in Rawai, Now looking for a new home Contact : Sherin.peace@gmail.com for inquires 084 877 3566.

Large, tastefully decorated restaurant in Cherngtalay. Fully fitted and e uipped kitchen, 100 seats, bar. Walk in and start business. Asking B 1.4 mill. 089 400 5907.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES German b akery & deli & snack

Main road, 8 years clientele, take over + incl. training complete equipment, staff room, 3 or 5 years leasing contract. Yearly volume 4 mio. hansibakery@gmail.com, Price: 3.5 million, Contact Mr. Stark, ansibakery@gmail.com

Best Deal

Rawai business for sale. Area approx 2Rai, can do restaurant or other business.Five mins from beach. Long term lease, yearly rent B200,000. 4 bedrooms house included. Reduce from B980,000 to B520,000. Contact Khun Asoke at 089 646 7176 / big_redchili@yahoo.com

Wellness Centre For Sale

Ocean Breeze Residence. Total land 1,800 sq.m (5 Rai). Located on Kho Khao Island. (about 20 kms. from Khao Lak) exactly on stunning beach front. Built in year 2011. Accommodation: 8 Villas, 6 One- Bedroom Apartment, 6 TwoBedroom Apartment. * * 90 % booked for accommodation in High Season* * , Price: 180 MB, benjamas.newdetox@gmail. com, 061-207 2077.

Bar For Sale O Top Markets

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Bar For Sale with full trading history showing increasing growth. Includes 4Mil Bht Thai company & 1 Work Permit. Great Location, good customer base, Price : 2,000,000, Person : charlie kenyon, charlie@paddymalones.com.

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ACTIVITIES, GROUPS Free Tiya’ s Hammocks campaign

Win Free hammock from Tiya’ s Hammocks Phuket. Winner will get V Weave hammock, handmade from North of Thailand, weight capacity 250 kgs. Value 5,200 THB. More details visit Facebook: Tiya’ s hammocks, Contact: Tiya, tiya@tiyashammocks.com, 089 600 0041.

Roof top Patong Mini Golf

The best sea view 18 Holes, roof top Mini Golf. Located on the th floor of Banana alk la a in Patong, 091 762 2628, http:// patongminigolf.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Grand Boat Plaz a – House for Sale/Rent

New detached villa with modern style in Heart of Phuket with3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 car parks. Spacious open plan living and dining area with high ceiling. In mature development with large swimming pool and club house. Secure with CCTV and quiet nature surrounding location. Close to major department stores such as Central Festival‚ Tesco Lotus, International schools and hospitals, Contact: allabouthkt@gmail.com, 095 2577 998.

OTHER Office Space Laguna

ffice Space aguna la a del Mar ull urnished offices ffice Suite plus boardroom ent entire unit or individual office 080 045 4474.

Perfect Business in Karon

RESORT FOR SALE/LEASE

Shophouse 5 stor with profitable, spa massage business and apartment. In perfect condition and very good location. Include Thai Company, Price: Reduced from 19 to 16 Mil., ghfsphuket@hotmail.com, 086 271 8254

Resort for sale lease any offer consider! I want go sailing again!!, Address : 67/18 Soi Sermsuk Rawai Phuket, bigasail@samart.co.th, Contact +66 (0)86 9401860.

For Sale

Industrial over locker. Whitehouse Brand. 3 Thread. Brand new never used. Full tool kit. Bargain at 12,000 Baht. Call Sandi 087 264 0778.

KITCHEN SERVICE The Knife-grinder service

Mobile sharpening service for knives and meat slicer blades, blunt knives sharpened professionally with German know-how., Contact: Mr. Dirk, theknifegrinder@hotmail.com, 087 276 5869.

Fully tenanted office building

Land 1-0-11.50 Rai/1,646 sq.m. Usable space: 1,424 sq.m. Title deed - clean & clear from all encumbrances. Attractive Sale & Leaseback terms with Multinational Tenant. Person : Mr. Marcus Burtenshaw, officein uiries th.knightfrank.com, 02 6 3 8223 # 104, Fax : 02 643 8224.

HOT PRICE TOWN HOME IN KAMALA

BUSINESSES FOR SALE Office/Shop for Rent

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

PROPERTY FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE CLOSE TO THE SEA

Land for sale close to the sea Bang Tao Marina Hotel 108 rooms. Land 1.5 Rais 28 MB. Contact: Mr. Choochart Ubolsak, 081-2613486.

Laguna - Luxury 1 Bedroom - Go

enovated new kitchen, wood floor and air conditioning. Surround sound system, semi furnished. Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card., Contact: Giulio Santoro, phuket3203@gmail.com, 084 247 1632.

Horst Lakits

BigA Resort sale or long term lease south Phuket any serious offer considered I want to go sailing again, Price: 27Mio, Person: Horst Lakits, Address : 67/18 Soi Sermsuk Rawai, Email: bigasail@samart.co.th , Phone : +66 086 940 1860, Fax : +66 (0)76381934.

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For Sales 3 bed 4 bath with partly furnished Nice Town Home in full facilities estate. Walking distance to the beach, Real great Value, Price: 5,900,000, Person: Jay Pakin, jay@siam-

A new era in design Pool villa

Gorgeous 3 bedrooms Private pool villas. Quality and elegant structuring with single storey 320 sq. m near Layan Beach, Contact: info@ assetorchard.com , 094 546 0422.

Villa For Sale

Family house, midway Phuket town and Chalong. 4 bedrooms, 4 showers, swimming pool, mature garden. Great quite location close to schools. Price 7.9MB. Phone : 084 032 1674(T) / 089 868 5143(E).

Beachfront Condo for Sale

2 Bed/2 Bath- 134sqm- Part Seaview Fully furnished - Beach Front Condo only THB 82’ 000/ sqm - Chanote Buy in Foreigner Name or Lease. Price : 11,000,000 , Person : stefan , Address : Condo at Serenity Resort & Residences , Email : stefancondo@gmail.com , Phone : 081 8467770.

Sale: Semi detached house

Living room 2 double bedrooms 1 fitted furniture and en-suite fitted kitchen, office, bathroom, carport, garden Land 188sqm, house 75sqm. Price : 2,000,000, Contact Khun Peter, Baan leun an 2, aklok, Talang, lowprofile mail.com, 0 69051 06.

The Base Downtown

Fully-Furnished Condo,200 m. from Central. 1BR Starts 3 MB. Ready to move in. Tel: 081-8198539, sarinthornyang@gmail.com

URGENT SALE

Contact: maurice schelvis, Address: 133/66 patakRd phuket 83100, Phone: 0817888280, maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Luxury 4 b ed Villa

Luxury 4 bed Villa, 3 Bungalows & land for sale in Nai Harn area. View website at www.phuketvilla.forsalefor complete details. Asking 33,888,000 million baht. Contact: Chris Newton, 087 884 8972.

UNIQ UE DESIGN HOME - BAN DON

5 mins to Laguna/Layan, Cozy Loft-Country-Tuscany style, 3+1 BED 3 Bath+Jacuzzi, Land 224 sqm Built 240 sqm Architect owner, Quick sale, Price: 4.65 M, Contact: kwansucha@hotmail.com , 0944246142.

Anuphas Golfville House- Kathu

Land 162 sqwa. Large Pool/ acu i 3 Bed Bath ffice 2 Storage Building-Alarm System and much more. Reduced 22MB to 18MB for Quick Sale, Contact: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo. com, Si +66819708896 TH/ENG Geoff +66818540061 ENG.

3 Bedroom Detached, Big Garden

29/60 Chuan Cheun Lagoon, near British School & Boat Lagoon Marina (shops, gym,swim pool). 2 Chanode land titles 584 sq.m. Good water supply. Private cul-de-sac location, Price: 5,840,000 Baht, Koh Kaew, Contact: AJ, adrian.j.simpson@gmail.com, 0860406866.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE 4 BED HOUSE WITH POOL IN RAWAI

Beautiful 4 bed & 4 bath 260sqm house on 800sm land plot. Interior living area plus 2 car garage, 74sqm Sala & pool. IN RAWAI/NAIHARN. Price: 12.75M. David Rosamond. david_rosamond@yahoo.com, Tel: 087 267 1282.

PROPERTY FOR SALE New Twin House Only 1.77Mil.

One storey twin house, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with kitchen, all living space is 81 Sq.M. and land is 46-49 Sq.wa. Located at Paklock, just only 10 minute from Monument. Near the airport, Surin Beach and Mission Hill Golf Club. Khun Suwit , Tel 081 895 6969.

Beachfront House

Awesome ocean view

4-Bedroom house on semiprivate beach available for sale and rent. Can easily be divided into two separate and identical properties. The rental/sale can also include a self-contained 1-bedroom bungalow, Price: 18.2 MB, Rent 110,000 THB, Alex Seago, home@thaivillaboutique.com, 087-8923876.

Cleared block with sealed road and power at Kamala Heights. 1.6kms to beach and post office. 797sqm with safe title. 6.75 mill Ono phone owner, Contact: Yok, yoty30@hotmail.com, 093 768 6694, 081 077 1600.

Are you tired of driving to work? Buy this now! Great Location, Spa, 7 Bedroom, 7 Bathroom, all with kitchens. Rent or live with good income. 5 minutes walk to the beach ขายของได้, Price : 9 MB or Offer , Person : Khun Arreerat , Email : nalumana2000@yahoo.com, kataari@ yahoo.com , Phone : 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638.

Waterfront Condominium

The Cleat Condo, residence project in Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina. Price 3-9MB, size 37-119 Sq.M., 1 or 2 bedroom, marina view. For rent/ sale. marketing@phuketpropertytrip.com

PROPERTY FOR RENT

House in Karon for Sale.

Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment

Hard to find 3 bed room , 3 bath room house for sale in the perfect location near Kata & Karon beach, well maintained with a salt water pool, Price : 16,000,000, Narrisara (Tic), 7/8 Patak Soi 10, Karon, g-a-coates@hotmail.com, 0991642991.

Luxur y 1 bedroom ser viced ground floor apartment, 65 SQM, Central Patong. Available now for this High Season. Short or long term. For details, ianscondo21@ gmail.com

Sea view land in Patong

Panoramic Sea View Land

Panoramic Sea View Land near Mission Hill 6 rai. Chanote title 37,000 THB per square wah, hand - over fees included. Ideal for pool villas, hotel and condo. Free consulting by expert - Project references. Dewa Resort & Spa Phuket and Mama Resort Phi Phi island etc. Contact: Pa Klock, 083 389 7799, 082 894 6699.

Great location! 2-Bed & Studio air-con apartments for rent. Special rates September: from 8,000 baht/mth for select Studios and 18,000 for 2-Bed incl WiFi, maid, kitchenette. Excellent high-season rates too. Shared pool. www. chalongapartment.com, Price: 8000 , Phone: 086 2826221.

HILL & SKY POOL APT

Opp Bkk Hospital, 40SQM room with balcony, PV car park, elevator, PH:076 254 480, +6693 640 5554, +6681 797 1008, IDRESIDENCES@HOTMAIL.COM

Patong Tower Condo

FRONT LAND

Beach Front Land

The Last Piece of Sea View Land on Prime Location in Patong, just 500 m. from Patong beach, 1.3 KM. to Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Contact: Karuna, kpattarawalee@ gmail.com,089-967-5373.

Apartments w/ Pool Chalong

1 or 2 bedroom corner apartment 76 sqm. 270 degree beach & Ocean View Land mountain views, 9th floor, kitchen, Kamala 2 balconies. Rent 39,000 baht per Half rai 797sq.m. cleared and month, or buy for 9.5MB. Contact: leveled, power connected, sealed John, Patong: jstuder@loxinfo.co.th, 0810808831. road, MUST SELL 6.75million. For ENG 090 492 3101 THA 093 CHALONG BEACH 768 6694.

Make money NOW Kata Beach House

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Ronins draw Krabi in derby FOOTBALL

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huket FC missed out on a good chance of grabbing their first ever away win in their Andaman derby clash against Krabi FC last Sunday evening (Oct 18) giving away a penalty in the second half and walking away with one point as the resulting goal levelled the score at a 1 – 1 draw. “The Andaman Eagles” , who went into the game in 13th place in the Y amaha League One table, were without four of their first team players due to injuries, while Phuket, who sat at 18th in the table, had a full squad. T he Ronins st ar ted strongly and in the early stages of the first-half debutante Chatdanai Joompha saw a fine shot on target saved by Krabi’s keeper Anusorn Jansod. However, unable to keep hold of the ball, the ball rebounded back to Chatdanai and his second attempt was well blocked by a defender. T he host s responded quickly, and their Namib-

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ian striker, Willy Pattric, who only just passed the pre-match fitness test, received the ball from Anuwat Promsakul but he sent his shot flying over the bar. Just moments later, Ea-

Phuket FC players celebrate Chatdanai Joompha’s goal in the Andaman derby. Photo: Kittipun Kaewprapai gle’s striker, Tangini Sipao, had a one-on-one opportunity against Ronin’s keeper Piyawat Inthaparim but his shot went straight to the keeper. Krabi again came close again midway through the first half when Sipao had a shot from the right of the penalty box, but although beating Piyawat, the ball hit the post and Phuket managed to clear the ball away. Despite K rabi having more possession and chances at goal, it was Phuket who took the lead on 34 minutes when a cross from Chatdanai was misjudged by K rabi defender Meedech Sarayuthpisai who sent the ball flying into the back of his own net.

The Ronins went in at the half-time whistle one nil up. The hosts started the second half in much the same fashion as the first, and only 10 minutes in their hard work paid off when Ronins defender Sattawat Incharoen unintentionally handled the ball in the box giving Krabi a penalty. Anuwat Promsakul stepped up to take the strike and made no mistake in bringing the game level. Five minutes later Anuwat threw away a chance to give the hosts the lead. A superb cross from Meedech found an un marked A nuwat at the far corner, but his shot was superbly blocked by the

Ronin’s defence. n the final stages of the game, Ronin’s substitute striker Pipat Tonkanya almost made history by winning the game for the visitors. Patiphat Armatantree received the ball at the halfway-line and sped along the left before making a cross into the box. His cross found Pipat who made no mistake in putting the ball in the net. However, much to the disappointment of the team and visiting fans, the ref judged Pipat offside. At the final whistle the score stood at 1-1 meaning that the Ronins will have to wait for another chance to grab their first away win in the Andaman derby. Speaking after the game, Phuket FC’s Coach Dang

said, “Our players performed their duties very well. They all played according to our game plan, but we missed that winning chance. There’s no way the goal by Pipat should have been judged offside.” The result meant that both teams held their positions in the league table, and Phuket now face an even harder, and shorter challenge of getting themselves out of the dreaded relegation zone. Phuket FC make a much awaited return home to Surakul Stadium on Saturday (Oct 24) when they take on 6th placed Bangkok FC with kick-off set for 7pm. The Phuket N ews are proud media partners with Phuket FC .

Ronins boss wants home ground improved Phuket FC chairman Pramuke Atchariyachai met with Phuket Governor Chamreon Tippayapongtada, Vice Governor Dr Prajiad Aksornthammakul and Acting OrBorJor Chief Watcharin Prathompwattanpong on Tuesday (Oct 20) to discuss plans to improve and modernise Surakul Stadium, the team’s home ground, especially in terms of the stadium’s amenities. Mr Watcharin said that he agreed that the stadium needs improving and that a budget to make the improvements will be allocated within 3-6 months.

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aguna Phuket Golf Club recently celebrated an extraordinary achievement when its youngest member, six-year-eight-month-old Louise Landgraf made history as the youngest golfer ever to achieve a hole-in-one around the newly upgraded golf course. As Louise approached the red tee of the 108-yard 8th hole, she had no idea that she was about to walk into Club history. ending her ball flying high towards the green, Louise watched on in delight as it disappeared into the hole for an Ace!

ouise an graf recei es a special certificate an pri e for her hole-in-one from Laguna Golf Club Manager Walaiporn Pattamavichitvong. Last July, representing hailand in her first time at a world junior event, Louise had participated the IMG Golf

Junior World Championships held in San Diego, California and finished overall th in the Six and Under Division.

Aside from being a member at Laguna Phuket Golf Club, she also practices daily and is trained by Pro Tien and Pro Punk from the Dragon Kids Golf Academy in Phunaka GC, Phuket. “Our congratulations go out to Louise! There are many golfers who have been playing for years without achieving an ace. For Louise to do it at only 6 years old is absolutely brilliant” , commented Club Manager Walaiporn Pattamavichitvong. “Having successfully hosted our first Laguna Phuket Junior Golf Tournament last June, it’s fantastic to see so many young golfers continuing to play and practice at our golf course.”

Starwood Hotels charity fun run raises B454k for three local charities FUN RUN

THE WESTIN SIRAY BAY Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket, are pleased to announce the successful funding of Starwood Hotels & Resorts annual charity run event “Run to Give” . Held on October 11 at Bang Wad Dam, a total of 1,555 runners

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Winners each race group are seen here with charity run sponsors and celebrities. turned out for the event, 1,093 for the km race and 6 for the 10km. he , 1 raised through the run are to be donated towards three local charity projects namely; Koh Siray School

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BISP prepares to kick-off its 14th Soccer Sevens

THIS YEAR, FROM 6-7 NOvember, British International School, Phuket (BISP), will hold the 14th annual edition of the BISP Soccer Sevens. In 2015 the school hit record numbers with 38 schools from 12 countries. “It’s remarkable how this tournament has continued to grow, and we are very proud that the 2015 Sevens will be The Thai national football team celebrates last Friday’s (Oct 16) victory in the Asean the biggest we’ve ever held,” Football Federation (AFF) Futsal Championship against Australia. Photo: SMMSport said BISP Headmaster Neil Richards. “I can guarantee that ev-

Thailand takes 11th futsal title FUTSAL

outh East Asian futsal superpower Thailand defeated Australia 5-3 at the Bangkok Arena last Friday (Oct 16) to win the AFF (ASEAN Football Federation) Futsal Championship for the 11th time. The 2015 decider brought together the two protagonists from last year’s final in Shah Alam. In that game Thailand ran out comfortable 6-0 winners to claim the title for the tenth time in 11 editions of the tournament, with their only absences from the roll of honour coming in 2010 when they didn’t take part in the competition. But the Futsalroos proved a much more formidable opponent this time around, and after a goalless first period they took the lead, with Jarrod Basger putting Australia one-up two minutes into the second half. Two goals in the 29th minute from Thailand skipper Kritsada Wongkaeo turned the match in favour of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup

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hosts, who soon extended their lead to 4-1 through goals from Sorasak Phoonjungreed and Warut Wangsama-Aeo. Jonathan Barrientos reduced the deficit in the 36th minute before Daniel Fogarty gave the Futsalroos hope of forcing extra time when he struck in the last minute with his 12th of the campaign, a goal that took the 26-yearold to the top of the scoring charts alongside Thailand’s Jetsada Chudech. However, barely a minute after Fogarty had brought Australia to within one of the Thais tally, man-of-thematch Kritsada completed his hat-trick to ensure the 10,000 fans packed into the Bangkok Arena could celebrate another title for the undisputed champions of South East Asian futsal. Earlier, Malaysia scored three times in the final eight minutes to overturn a 5-3 deficit and defeat Vietnam 6-5 to deny the Vietnamese a hattrick of third-place finishes following their victories over Indonesia in 2013 and 2014. T he fou r A FF Futsal Championship semi-finalists

make up the Asean zone’s qualifiers for the AFC Futsal Championship 2016 with the quartet of Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam joining Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Qatar – who made it through from the West Zone qualifiers – at next year’s finals in Uzbekistan. Twelve teams are now confirmed for the continental tournament with the eight qualifiers joining champions Japan, Iran, and Uzbekistan – the top three sides at the 2014 AFC Futsal Championship and Kuwait, who finished fourth in Vietnam last year but qualified on account of hosts Uzbekistan receiving automatic qualification. Four more teams will be added to list of competitors with the top two teams from the East Zone qualifiers and the top two teams from the Central Zone qualifiers completing the picture. The five-team East Zone qualifying competition takes place in Mongolia, while four teams will face off in Tajikistan in the Central Zone, with both tournaments kicking off on November 14. AFC.com

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Thailand British International School, Phuket Bangkok Patana School H a r r ow I n t e r n a t i o n a l School, Bangkok HeadStart International School, Phuket Prem Tinsulanonda International School Regents International School Pattaya Shrewsbury International School St Andrews International School Bangkok Traill International School Youth Football Home Malaysia Alice Smith School Epsom College in Malaysia International School at

eryone involved in the tournament will take away memories that will last a lifetime,” the Headmaster continued. “Of course, all athletes compete to win, and I am sure many of the competitors at the BISP Soccer Sevens will try their utmost to do so, but for most of us throughout our sporting careers we have also had to learn how to lose. “This is by far the most valuable lesson, because it is how we are able to react to failure that will largely deter-

mine future success, not only in sport but also throughout our lives,” he added. Tournament Director Jeff LaMantia added, “This year I’m looking forward to hosting the largest ever Soccer Sevens, watching talented football, and seeing kids playing with sportsmanship. “Compared to 14 years ago, the tournament is more international in scope now, and the talent on show also means it’s going to be much more competitive.”

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Hamilton’s Texas title shot BOX OF NEUTRALS

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ewis Hamilton stands on the brink of his third Formula One world championship as the series travels to Austin, Texas for round 16 of the 2015 season. For the Briton the equation is easy: win the race with teammate Nico Rosberg in second and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in third and his second consecutive title at Mercedes will be put beyond doubt. Hamilton’s driving has been sublime this season, free from much of the overdriving and critical mistakes that forced the 2014 championship to the wire at the final round in Abu Dhabi. ut the confidence amilton won alongside that championship – long overdue in the eyes of many considering his first came six years earlier, in 2008 – has had him easily see off his only realistic challenger, teammate Rosberg, with ease this season.

Lewis Hamilton gestures towards to his teammates as he arrives in the winners enclosure after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix in April. Photo: Fayez Nureldine/AFP There has been much soulsearching taking place in the Rosberg camp this year as to why his hard work and infinite improvements to his style have not paid off. Last season Rosberg was unbeatable in qualifying but flawed during races, yet this season he has owned neither. Often his qualifying performances have been lacklustre and his race performances

have rarely been a match for his champion-to-be teammate. The German has also had more than his fair share of reliability issues at critical junctures. He trailed Hamilton by just 21 points – less than a race win – at the mid-season break, but an engine failure at the Italian Grand Prix and a throttle problem in Russia blew out the margin to its current 73 points, and third in

the standings behind Vettel. “It’s disappointing to see how this year has gone,” reflected osberg after the Russian Grand Prix. “A lot of bad luck in the last couple of months just when I needed to launch an attack, one thing after another. “Small things also, major things, race stoppers just derailed it in the last months and that has been tough.”

Even with these mitigating circumstances, however, the statistics are unflattering it took osberg five races to score his first win, giving Hamilton a three-victory head start, and Hamilton has so far taken nine wins to Rosberg’s three. Reliability problems or not, Rosberg’s performances have underwhelmed. It would hardly be the first time that a hard-fought one-on-one battle gave way to a one-sided follow-up year. Indeed, 2015 merely follows the pattern set down by the 2011 season in which Sebastian Vettel, having snatched the previous year’s crown in one of the closest title fights in the sport’s history, dominated his competitors. “I led the championship for a huge part of 2010 before Seb got on a roll at the back end,” Mark Webber, Vettel’s teammate in the German’s title years, told the BBC. hat’s why the first world championship is very important. My weakest year was the year after, and Nico is going through that now.” The runner-up hangover has been fierce, and it has

prevented Rosberg from upsetting the serene Hamilton for the balance of the season. But Rosberg will have even less off-season reflection time this season than last – Ferrari is threatening to be a contender in 2016, meaning two more championshipwinning drivers with whom to contend. “It’s not like tennis or golf where you can miss a tournament and go hug your teddy,” noted Webber. “Y ou’ve got to keep pressing on. “This winter will be big for Nico.” But before we can hope for a closer championship in 2016, focus must be turned to Austin on Sunday (Oct 25), when Hamilton will almost certainly do what he set out to achieve when he started in the sport – emulate idol Ayrton Senna’s three championships and mark himself out amongst the greats of the sport. ith a season as flawless as this, it’s hard to argue against his case. Don’ t forget to tune in to L ive8 9 .5 each and every S aturday from 9 am to hear B ox of N eutrals talk F1 and more.

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a he e m St e rl i ng’s first-half hat-trick ensured Manchester City stayed top of the Premier League with a 5-1 mauling of Bournemouth last Saturday (Oct 17). Sterling, who had previously scored just twice for City, took advantage of uncertainty in the visitors’ ranks after they lost goalkeeper Artur Boruc to an injury in the warm-up. Adam Federici, Boruc’s replacement, was badly at fault as Wilfried Bony scored only his third City goal since arriving from Swansea in January. And although Glenn Murray did pull Bournemouth back to 2-1 midway through the first half, terling struck twice more, completing his hat-trick following a mix-up involving ederici and midfielder Andrew Surman before Bony added another late on. Earlier on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool

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for producing three important saves, which meant that although Liverpool have now won only once inside 90 minutes in their last 10 games, their manager was spared defeat on his first outing. “We need to improve, but for today, after three days [of training], anything could have happened and it’s a 0-0,” Klopp told BT Sport. Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs, meanwhile, are now unbeaten in seven games – the longest run in the division – having ended a run of five straight league defeats against Liverpool. Elsewhere, Wayne Rooney scored against former club verton while further finishes from Morgan Schneiderlin and Ander Herrera helped Manchester United to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Goodison Park. Van Gaal’s side entered this match on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal prior to the international break which had halted their progress this term. They had also lost their three previous visits to this ground, all without scoring. Chelsea forward Diego Costa played a key role in a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa that eased the pressure on Jose Mourinho following the

Premier League champions’ woeful start to the season. Costa scored the opening goal and then saw his shot deflected in off defender Alan Hutton as home supporters celebrated just a third league victory of the season by chanting Mourinho’s name. West Ham United went up to third in the Premier League as late goals from Manuel Lanzini and Dimitri Payet gave them a 3-1 victory at 10-man Crystal Palace. The Eagles dropped to sixth with the defeat as they struggled after Dwight Gayle was dismissed before half-time. Carl Jenkinson had given the ammers a first-half lead but rance midfielder ohan Cabaye equalised from the spot with a retaken penalty. Gayle was given his marching orders for two yellow cards but Palace held out until two minutes from time when Lanzini struck. Payet put the gloss on the victory in stoppage time. Premier League top scorer Jamie Vardy hit two second half goals to help Leicester City steal a 2-2 draw with another dramatic fightback at Southampton. Defensive lynchpins Jose Fonte and Virgil Van Dijk put Southampton ahead at

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half time. But they could not resist the brilliant Vardy-led fightback which kept eicester in fifth place. England inter national Vardy now leads the Premier League charts with nine goals – eight coming in the last six games. Meanwhile, Sam Allardyce’s first match in charge of Sunderland ended in defeat as a second-half goal from Saido Berahino was enough for West Bromwich Albion to claim a deserved 1-0 win. In Saturday’s late game, Alexis Sanchez continued his remarkable scoring streak as Arsenal regained second place with a 3-0 win at Watford. On Sunday, Georginio Wijnaldum plundered four goals as Newcastle United thrashed Norwich City 6-2 at St James’ Park to belatedly claim their first win of the season. Wijnaldum was a member

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of the Holland team that had failed to qualify for Euro 2016 earlier in the week, but he shrugged off the disappointment with a brilliant quadruple that eased some of the pressure on Newcastle manager Steve McClaren. While on Monday night, Bojan Krkic held his nerve to convert the early penalty that gave Stoke City a 1-0 win against Swansea City. Bojan stroked home a fourth-minute spot-kick to settle a dour encounter at the Liberty Stadium after Ashley Williams fouled the former Barcelona forward. The Spaniard’s second goal of the season ensured Mark Hughes’ side enjoyed their third successive Premier League victory, lifting them into 11th place after they had opened the campaign without a win in six games. A FP

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PCG prepare for upcoming 40-Over campaign CRICKET Neil Quail editor@classactmedia.co.th

ollowing another successful Outrigger T20 competition, Phuket’s cricketers are now preparing for another exciting 40-Over campaign by hosting touring teams from the SE Asia Region at the ACG. These matches are not played for trophies or medals, but for the pure enjoyment of cricket, to re-kindle old friendships and to help promote the sport in places where its popularity is growing. With that in mind, last weekend saw the return of Pattaya Cricket Club, and the Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) was once again privileged to welcome the boys from Chonburi for a double-header at the ACG. Saturday’s encounter was originally scheduled as a 30over match against a PCG Select XI due to start at 11 am. But after only a single over, the umpires and players were forced to retreat to the clubhouse in a torrential downpour, which lasted for more than two hours.

Having won the toss, Pattaya had elected to bowl – and once the floods had subsided after lunch, the teams emerged to saturated conditions and a reduced 15-over per side compromise. Opening the batting for PCG was Manish Sadarangani, who eventually retired due to a knee injury with 29 (28), while partner Arif Mushtaq scored 12 (17) prior to being caught by Mudi off the bowling of Dave Scott. Ali Khan began conservatively 33 (26), showing little of his characteristic flamboyance with the bat until the final few overs when a few sixes eventually erupted before the bowling of Simon Philbrook downed the PCG player’s wicket. Next up was Sameer Khan 1 (2), but his stay was cut short by a leg-side stumping spectacularly claimed by Paul Hack off the bowling of Venky. A quick-fire 18 (10) from Andrew McMillan was a welcome influx of runs that concluded with a caught and bowled from Mudi. Darshan Vaigankar notched 2(2), while Dipesh Bagdal managed 11 (8) in his attempt to boost the PCG total only to be run out off the last ball.

PCG posted a respectable 130/5 off their 15 overs and Pattaya’s best bowlers coming in the form of Dave Scott (1/11, off 3) and Mudasir Rehman (1/16, off 3). Aware of the difficult chase ahead, Pattaya sent Nicholson and Venky to the crease only to have Venky caught behind by McMillan off Craig Murphy’s bowling in the first over. Two run outs in the second over compounded the pressure on Pattaya when both Dimple and Nicholson were dismissed by Murphy and Sadarangani, respectively. Pattaya captain, Simon Philbrook entered the fray and injected crucial runs and stability to the visitor’s innings. However, facing an over from Arif Mushtaq, Philbrook crashed two sixes before a delivery from the PCG bowler found its mark sending Philbrook back to his teammates with a commendable 22/23. Unfortunately, for the remainder of Pattaya’s batting and hopes of victory, Philbrook was the only player to score above three runs. Surinder Kumar was caught and bowled by Sadarangani before Hack himself fell victim to a stumping by McMillan off Sadaran-

gani’s flighted delivery. Paddy Ledeboer doused any hopes of a revival with a direct hit from the outfield that curtailed Scott’s efforts with the bat and ended with Bagdal dismissing Usman to close Pattaya’s innings on 52/9 after 12 overs. Overnight, the outfield had recovered sufficiently to ensure the scheduled 20 over game against Patong CC would go ahead. At the helm for Patong was Justin Swart who suffered his first loss when Pattaya again won the toss, but decided to put the home side in to bat. Patong opened with Imtiyaz Mushtaq and Paddy Ledeboer, with the former adding 23 (27) before succumbing to the bowling of Dimple, while the latter was dismissed on 4 (2) falling to the bowling of Rehman. Ledeboer’s return to the clubhouse heralded Stuart Hamilton to the crease. His unbeaten 61 not out off 64 balls was supplemented by two 6s and two 4s as he watched team mates come and go, with additional scores of note only coming from skipper Swart 20 (11) and Bagdal 20 (18). Retiring to the comfort

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of the ACG facilities with a score of 160-5, Patong would have been forgiven a growing confidence towards victory, but with only 10 players the home side knew Pattaya would not capitulate in a similar fashion to Saturday’s performance. Resistance to Patong’s pressure was short-lived, however, following the opening partnership between Dimple 19 (12) and Venky 4 (2), with only one other player in the Pattaya batting line-up, in the form of Dave Scott 10 (14), managing double figures. Scott may well have increased his tally but for a spectacular catch by Hamilton. Pattaya’s innings eventually concluded in the 14th over on a score of 88-11 after 69 minutes on the field. Pick of the bowlers for Patong were A. Mushtaq (2/14 off 18 deliveries), McMillan (2/8 off 12 deliveries) and I. Mushtaq

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(2/7 off 11 deliveries). Offering his thoughts after the game, Patong captain Swart said, “It was a pleasure to host Pattaya at the ACG and we hope to visit Pattaya at their home ground for a return fixture in the near future.” Pattaya captain Philbrook remarked, “We had a great weekend and tremendous hospitality. Many thanks [to the PCG] and hope we all catch up very soon.” Next week at the ACG, a mini-7s tournament is being organised for any team interested in participating. Players or teams can show their interest by contacting Manish Sadarangani via the Phuket Cricket Group’s Facebook page. For more information on Phuket cricket, please visit www.acgphuket.com or contact Dave Thomas via davethomas01@hotmail.com. thephuketnews