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video going viral online of a Thai-speaking foreigner ranting about the high prices charged by Phuket tuk-tuk drivers has spurred a review of the current standard fares set by the Phuket Land Trans ortation ce PLT The video clip was uploaded to Facebook by Thai internet personality “ Jack Brown” last Saturday afternoon

and y unday morning had amassed more than ie s and Likes The clip was later uploaded to his ouTu e channel n res onse overnor hamroen Thi ya ongthada made the issue his first order o usiness on onday une hen he held a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall with the Director of the Phuket Land Transortation ce The minimum are or a ta i in

Phuket as set at ack in a ter it as ound that some tourists had een cheated on ares ta i driver should not ask or more than i they cover a route ithin t o kilometres ov hamroen told the ress at the meeting ith ack ro n resent o ever e have today decided that all ta is must no dis lay the cost of their services in four languages – Thai hinese ussian and nglish – so that people know about the cost

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Gov Chamroen (left) says the fares were set in 2013.

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e ore agreeing to use the service “ If any passenger believes they have been overcharged then they should call the Phuket Land Transportation Office call centre on PLT irector ommai utkhao added ll drivers o ta is on the island must in orm assengers o their rices e ore roviding a service e are now in the process of advising public transport associations to have details o the costs o ta i services

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ice Governor Chokdee Amornwat has ordered construction companies to keep traffic f low a top priority while th ree under pass t un nels are under construction at Samkong, Bang K hu and Chalong.

The order came at a meeting ith o cials and tra c police at Provincial Hall on Tuesday ( June 2 1) . “ People should be the least a ected y the constr uction, and so I have ordered the contractors in each area to come up with lans to kee tra c moving,” V / Gov Chokdee said after the meeting.

U pdates on the progress made at each underpass site were also presented at the meeting, he added. “ We were told that construction of the Sam K ong U nderpass is about 8 0 per cent complete. The project is 19 % behind schedule,” V / Gov Chokdee said. “ Construction at Bang K hu ( at the junction of Thepkrasattri Rd and the bypass

Contractors for the three underpass tunnels under construction in Phuket were told to ee traffi mo in . Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot road) is 4 9 % complete, and 2 2 % ahead of schedule. “ But construction of the Chalong U nderpass is only 2 % complete, and already 10 % behind schedule,” he added. “ Limited space seems to be a problem at the Bang K hu underpass. Regardless, the contractor was told to make more room or add another lane to reduce tra c congestion near the construction area ecause tra c is very bad especially during rush

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hours,” V / Gov Chokdee said. “ For the Chalong U nderpass, the delay is due to the removal of public utilities and issues with land ownership.

The latter can take some time to resolve,” he said.

The order to keep traffic moving comes ust days ahead of Phuket Highways ce irector amak Luedwonghad transferring out o Phuket to Trang e ective today ( June 2 4 ) . “ I have been serving in Phuket for more than four

years. It is that time when government moves o cials around,” M r Samak told The Phuket News “ I am heading to Trang at the end of this month to serve the Highways ce there “ I have to report to Trang igh ays o ce this riday ( June 2 4 ) . Phuket will have a new director, Patiwetwutisak Sukkhee from Prachuap K iri K han, who will be here to take over my o ce Asked about the current road construction projects

in Phuket, M r Samak said, “ The Sam K ong U nderpass is nearly complete and the whole project should be done by the end of July. Workers are now resurfacing the roads around the tunnel, while the tunnel itsel is o en to tra c in both directions. “ The work is slow going right now due to the rain, but once we get the electrical system and the pump installed, we will be alright.”

Regarding the delay in acq uiring the land in order to launch into the Chalong U nderpass, M r Samak noted, “ We have to compensate people living near the construction site and get them relocated before work can start.”

M r Samak added that his o ce has already ound contractors to build two yovers on The krasattri d in Thalang: one at the Thalang Intersection and one in front of Thao Thepkrasattri School. “ The only thing now is to wait for the budget to be approved by the central government. Construction is to begin by late July or August,” he said.

ira i eo spurs taxi fare re ie Continued f r om page 1 ...in four languages in all vehicles rivers should also inform passengers about the cost first,” he said. “ However, I can confirm that we are now considering about reducing the costs of taxi services on the island. “ This will not just be for minivans and cars, it will also be for motorbike taxis too,” he said on M onday.

But on Thursday, PLTO senior officers and representatives from Phuket’ s privately-owned public transport cartels met to discuss the current set fares.

M eanwhile, M r Brown spoke to various media outlets after the meeting on M onday and apologised to the taxi driver who was on the receiving end of his complaint about high taxi fares. “ I a m wor r ied about Phuket’ s tourism image and feel that tour ists should come here more than once.

However, if the taxi rates are cheaper tourists will use the service more. This means that the drivers’ income will also increase,” he said.

W he n a ske d why he didn’ t try to negotiate the cost of his ride, M r Brown said, “ I didn’ t know I could negotiate.”

New B450mn Provincial Hall reaches halfway mark CON STRU CTION OF THE new B4 50 million Phuket Provincial Hall reaching the halfway point was marked by a personal inspection of the site by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada on June 10 . “ The main infrastructure is already finished,” said N atthawat Buaphut of the Phuket Provincial Public orks ce “ We still have the interior, landscaping and other stages to go, but we are sure this ro ect ill e finished on schedule by M ay 2 0 17 ,” he added.

The contract to build the new seat of provincial government, located on Tha K raeng Rd, near Rama IX Park, was signed on September 9 , 2 0 14 .

Choonieow Team Ruampa Ltd Part was hired as the main contractor and work

began immediately with a completion date of about three years.

The site was chosen after the provincial government lost a drawn-out battle with local people who vehemently objected to the new complex being built on the tennis courts and oot all field on Surin Rd, close to the existing Provincial Hall, which is more than 10 0 years old, cram ed and ine cient ith no room to expand.

The campaigners against the project, led by Suratin Liam-U dom, a former M ayor of Rassada, and Rangsan K ongthong, a former member of the Phuket Provincial Council, produced documents to show that the land was not originally state land, but land donated by the K ing for public use.

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o ernor hamroen ins e te the onstr tion site of the ne ro in ia a on ne . Photo: PR Dept Hall is complete, the current – and original – Phuket Provincial Hall on N arisorn

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cials are reconsidering lans or a ro ect ro osed years ago hich they elieve ill hel oost the island s economy The o Phuket ro ect originally ro osed ack in ould see t o ne islands created o Phuket using a udget o around illion iscussions ere held a out reconsidering the o Phuket ro ect at a meeting held y overnor hamroen Ti aya ongtada at Provincial all on une together ith a committee made u o government o cials and the rivate sector aimed at solving economic issues on the island lso in attendance at the meeting ere ice overnor Pra iad ksornthammakul re resentatives rom the Phuket ham er o ommerce Phuket Tourism usiness ssociation eal state ssociation Phuket ational armers ouncil and others ov ha m roen said hat as discussed most

Governor Chamroen presents one of the families with an additional compensation payment of B100,000.

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Speedboat collision dead receive B2mn A computer-generated image made in 2008 of what Ao Phuket could look like. Photo: LMG Marine today as reconsidering the o Phuket ro ect that as first rought to the ta le years ago The ro ect as rought to our attention y the e artment o Pu lic orks To n ountry Planing The original lan or the o Phuket ro ect as to create t o ne islands covering rai called and arina on reclaimed land o Phuket ity s a han in u lic ark ack in the udget or this ro ect as estimated to e around n ut today it ould e more in

the region o n ut e are no re e amining the ro ect again ecause e elieve that i com leted this ro ect ill enefit us all and hel im rove the island s economy t ill also ring a ne landmark to Phuket he said cials discussed this ro ect years ago ut the idea as sto ed ecause it as elieved there ould e many ro lems during the course o construction o the t o islands hether this ro ect goes ahead or not this time

New Zealand man stabbed while walking on Kata beach L is recovering in a Phuket hos ital a ter he as sta ed y a Thai man hile alking on ata each on onday evening une aron Police ere notified o the sta ing at m hen e arrived e ound traces o lood on the sand said Lt eerayuth Thansirisuk orakul o the aron Police arently r mith lost a significant amount o lood rom the sta ing e ere told that a good amaritan had already taken the victim year old hristo her eorge mith to the ccident and mergency entre in halong e as later trans erred to Phuket nternational os ital here he is no recovering rom his in ury Lt eerayuth said The man ho allegedly sta ed r mith as identified as ittichai ulkae a year old rom akhon ri Thammarat ho rents out sur oards at ata each ccording to itnesses r mith as alking on the each hen ittichai a @thephuketnews

According to witnesses, Mr Smith was walking on the beach when Kittichai approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back with a knife, said Lt Weerayuth of the Karon Police. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon roached him rom ehind and sta ed him in the ack ith a kni e Lt eerayuth said ittichai then s ed a ay rom the scene on a motor ike heading south he said itnesses said that oth men had altercations many times ecause r mith s Thai i e and ittichai have sur oard rental usinesses in

the same area he e lained e are checking T in the area to see in hich direction ittichai ent and ring him in or uestioning Lt eerayuth added e ill uestion r mith a out the incident as soon as he is ready to talk he said D ar awan Naknakhon

around e first need to get in ut rom local residents on their thoughts on the ro ect locals ant it e ill send our ro osal to the central government he added ov hamroen also revealed that other to ics discussed at the meeting included road and tunnel constructions the develo ment o Phuket ate ay and telecommunication organisation ther issues included a s eed oat organisation vocational education and hinese tour grou s selling relics to tourists at the island s tem les

T T amilies ho lost a amily mem er in the atal s eedoat collision o Phuket on une are to receive million com ensation rom the insurance com anies o the oat and tour com anies involved in the accident T o tourists died and close to ere in ured a ter t o s eed oats rom Phuket carrying mostly hinese tourists collided near Phi Phi sland on une ean hile overnor hamroen Ti aya ongtada on une gave an additional to one o the deceased s amily during a meeting at Provincial all

e said ach o the amilies o the t o deceased tourists ill also receive com ensation rom the oat and tour com anies insurance olicy holders ne amily has already received their ayment the second amily ill receive the same amount e still have one inured victim at achira os ital o ever t o in ured victims ho received treatment at ission and angkok os itals have een discharged and reunited ith their amilies They ill leave Thailand tonight une he said The Phuket News

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A PHU K ET M AN IN V Olved in a fatal vehicle collision in December last year that left a 4 7 -year-old German man dead is facing a charge of reckless driving causing death at Phuket Provincial Court.

Jakarin Rodpradit, 2 7 , from Chalong, was charged by police after the incident, on the night of December 3 , resulted in the death of 4 7 -year-old Andreas Walter.

M r Walter and his Thai partner Patcharin Lammai were travelling on a motorcycle along Patak Rd in K aron when they were struck by a car driven by Jakarin. “ We have handed this case to Phuket Provincial Court and the court will decide what penalty he will face,” Lt N iphon Temsang of K aron Police said on Tuesday ( June 2 1) .

However, he declined to reveal further details of police findings into the accident Jakarin is scheduled to appear in court today ( June 2 4 ) to testify in a reconciliation and peace hearing where he will face the judge and the family of the deceased confirmed an o cial at Phuket Provincial Court.

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Chinese tourist was killed and his female passenger is in hospital with a head injury after the Honda 6 50 F motorbike they were riding on plunged 2 5 metres off a hill in K amala early Tuesday morning ( June 2 1) .

Pol Lt Col Somnuek Damkaew of the K amala Police was called to the scene, at K wan Y ak bend on the K amala-Patong Rd, at 12 : 50 am.

At the scene, police found the body of a 2 7 -year-old Dai Tao from Shanghai lying face down next to the wall of an abandoned building with the wrecked Honda metres away.

Rescue workers had already rushed M r Dai’ s passenger, 2 2 -year-old Chen Y ufan from Z hejiang, to Patong Hospital for a head injury, Col Somnuek said.

M r Dai’ s body was taken to Patong Hospital, he said, adding that the woman was later transferred to V achira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.

It was also not reported whether any helmets were found at the scene. “ We theorise that M r Dai came from K amala and was heading to Patong when he lost control of his vehicle at the end and ell metres o the road,” Col Somnuek said. “ The motorbike slammed into the abandoned building,

The motorbike was recovered from 25 metres downhill where it had slammed into a wall of an abandoned building. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub which left a big hole before landing on the ground, sending the driver and his passenger in di erent directions The woman managed to clamber up the hill to the road and get help from a passing motorist,” he added.

The couple checked in at the Laimai Hotel in Patong last Friday ( June 17 ) and were due to check out on Tuesday ( June 2 1) , Col Somnuek explained. “ Since there were no witnesses to the accident, we have to wait for the injured victim to recover from her injury before we can q ues-

tion her about the incident,” he said. “ We have been told that

the woman has undergone surgery and is now recovering in hospital,” he added.

Phuket remembers Hotel Manager Pascal Frei

F U N ER A L SERV ICES for Phuket hotelier Pascal Frei were held at Wat K amala on Wednesday ( June 2 2 ) , as the island’ s hotelier community lamented the loss of the popular manager.

M r Frei was found dead in his rented home in K amala on June 14 , after he apparently succumbed to a severe epileptic attack.

Andara Resort & V illas, where M r Frei was Hotel M anager, issued an open letter last Saturday ( June 18 ) , as follows:

Dear colleagues, dear family & friends and acq uaintances.

Our colleague, Pascal Frei, 3 5, sadly passed away on Sunday evening 12 th June 2 0 16 from complications due to a seiz ure from his epilepsy at his home in K amala, Phuket.

Pascal was born 6 th Feb 19 8 1, in Purmerend, N etherlands and grew up in Switz erland with his beloved family on the shore of Lake Constance. There he trained as a chef and later graduated from the Swiss hotel M an-

agement School in Lucerne.

Soon he wanted to discover more of the world, and after his management training at The Racha he returned to work at the Serenity Resort & Residences in Rawai, and he joined our Andara family, where his recent position was as a highly respected and much loved Hotel M anager.

He is survived by his mother; N el, father; Patrick, and his brother and sister M arc & Danielle, together with their families.

Pascal, lived his life to the

full. As a Hotel M anager at Andara, he took great pride in welcoming every guest and owner to Andara and often went the extra mile to ensure everyone enjoyed themselves.

He loved to travel and meeting people. It was impossible for Pascal to go anywhere and not make friends. He was an active committee member of the Swiss Society in Phuket and was also a member of the SK AL International here in Phuket.

Pascal’ s body will be taken home to Switz erland for a full

Pascal Frei, 1981 – 2016. service and cremation, our fond memories of him will remain with us all.

Following the Buddhist ceremony at K amala Temple, family, friends, colleagues and acq uaintances were invited to join a memorial gathering at the Andara lobby in K amala.

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hailand’ s sole deepwater tsunami-warning buoy is out of action and will not be replaced until N ovember, but is no cause for alarm, says N ational Disaster Warning Centre ( N DWC) .

Rear-Admiral Thaworn Charoendee, expert oceanographer at the N DWC, on M onday une confirmed that the national disaster agency was aware that the buoy, located about 1,10 0 km off the Andaman coast, has not been transmitting data for at least three months. “ We believe the battery on the buoy has died,” said R/ Adm Thaworn. “ We cannot replace it until the [ southwest] monsoon is over, in about N ovember.

The seas are too rough right now, even for a large ship to recover the current buoy and replace it with a functioning one,” he said.

The buoy, technically called a Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami ( DART) buoy, was

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he a oo o i e ha e eeme the fata rane o a se at The Terminal condo construction site an accident.

No police charges for fatal crane collapse The tsunami-detection buoy installed about 1,100km off Phuket two years ago is no on er or in . isaster offi ia s e ie e the atter is ea . Photo: NDWC installed over two years ago, after the previous DART buoy was found adrift. At the time, experts noted that the buoy would have a usable life of about two years. “ The N DWC has only one [ deep-water] tsunami buoy in action at any one time,” R/ Adm Thaworn explained. “ We have a second one that we use when the one in the ocean needs repairs or maintenance.”

Replacing the DART buoy with a functioning one will cost

about B2 0 million, he added. “ Depending on the weather, it takes a out five to si days to travel to change the new one – but not more than six days,” R/ Adm Thaworn said.

But there is no cause for alarm, R/ Adm Thaworn noted. “ The N DWC works with other countries, such as India and Indonesia, which have their own buoys as part of a tsunami early-detection network ( the “ Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System” ) .

“ We have people monitoring the tsunami-warning system 2 4 hours a day. If an earthq uake strikes, we will assess and inform the relevant departments if the q uake has triggered a tsunami,” he said.

Thailand is looking to install a new direct-detection tsunami-warning buoy, R/ Adm added. “ We will have another one about 2 0 0 km off M oo K oh Surin. It will be installed within two months at a cost of about B3 0 million,” he said.

POLICE WILL N OT PRESS any charges for the crane collapse at The Terminal condo construction site near Phuket International Airport last week that killed one man and injured three others.

Sakoo Police chief Col Jirasak Siamsak told The Phuket News that the four men were assembling a tower crane when the accident happened. “ While they were attempting to connect the second section of the jib, the section they were adding slipped and fell onto the mobile crane below and then onto the building under construction,” he said. “ The crane part [ that the men were adding] did not fall onto the men as reported, the death and injuries happened

when they tried to avoid the falling debris. “ W hen the men were um ing o the mo ile crane N ikorn Tubtawee [ the deceased] was crushed by a piece of steel and the three other men fell and injured their arms and legs,” Col Jirasak said. “ One victim, K risana Srirut is still at V achira Hospital with a broken leg while the other two, Suthin Prawan, 2 6 , and Patiphan Y odchak, 16 , were discharged after treatment of minor body injuries rom hen they um ed o the mobile crane,” he added. “ The injured men and the family of the deceased agreed that the whole incident was an accident,” Col Jirsak noted.

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arine io o ists onfirme that the m sterio s remains were that of a sperm whale. Phuket Lifeguard Service

Whale carcass stirs confusion, concern TH E R EM A I N S OF A decomposed whale carcass washed up on N aithon Beach Thursday last week ( June 16 ) , causing a wave of commotion among locals who had no idea what it was Apichar t Prateep, a member of Sakoo Tambon Administration Organisation ( O r B or Tor ) , at 9 am reported to K usoldharm Rescue Foundation that the carcass of an unidentified marine animal had been spotted by a local resident on N aithon Beach.

He said that the area was overwhelmed by a rotting smell and he was afraid that if left the carcass would affect the marine environment and tourism. “ The animal had probably been dead for weeks, it resembles some type of giant fish or hale udging from its head and body,” M r Apichart said.

By the next day, however, Dr K ongkiat K ittiwatthanawong, Chief of the M arine Endangered Species U nit at the Phuket M arine Biology

entre P confirmed “ Although the head and much of the body had decomposed, there was enough of the remains to confirm that it was a sperm whale, about 10 metres long. “ We believe the whale died at least two weeks before its remains washed ashore. We will keep samples of the parts that were recovered for further examination, in the hope that we may confirm the cause o death age and sex of the whale,” he said.

Dr K ongkiat noted that s erm hales ere rare finds along the Andaman coast, but added, “ Recently a calf was spotted south of Phuket.” “ U sually, sperm whales will search for food and stay very deep in the ocean, though our records show that 12 years ago, 16 sperm whales were recorded as seen in the Andaman region, and around that time eight were spotted near Phuket,” he said.

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ajon k iet Thalang School has issued a formal apology over claims made against two teachers following two parents last eek filing a olice com laint about the treatment of their 7 -year-old son, who needed stitches to close a head wound sustained during swimming practice at the school.

Prathompong and Jiraporn lu song filed a com laint at Thalang Police Station last Friday ( June 17 ) , where they told o cials that their son, A ( not his real name) , was assaulted by the boy’ s gym teacher, Itsara Lianloy, on June 6 . n filing their com laint the parents presented a copy of a statement made to police at Thalang Police Station earlier as ell as a doctor s certificate and pictures of A’ s injuries. “ The gym teacher kicked A into the pool, which resulted in A injuring his head,” M r Prathompong said. “ Prior to this incident, A’ s class teacher ( M s N itirat Phimmee, who was also present when the gym teacher is alleged to have kicked A) allegedly threw books and a backpack at him during class.

She often used intimidating language with A. He was frightened of her,” he alleged.

K ajonkiet Thalang School on Friday responded to the

arents rathom on an ira orn son a so fi e a om aint at the amron hama entre m sman s ffi e at ro in ia a ast h rs a ne . Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub claims, saying the school had already apologised to parents about the incidents and issued a written warning to the gym teacher.

The school on M onday morning also issued a formal notice posted on its Facebook page. “ The school expresses deep regret about the incidents and has already taken action after these issues were brought to our attention e can confirm an investigation has been conducted involving students and teachers, and other people concerned. The investigation

was conducted fairly,” the statement read. “ The two teachers have been punished accordingly.

The school tried to figure out a solution together with the students and the two teachers.

The two teachers apologised to the parents themselves when the parents came to the school to discuss this matter,” it added.

Regarding the incident at the swimming pool, the gym teacher used the side of his leg to push A in the back while A was sitting at on the edge of the swimming pool

practising swimming kicks, the statement acknowledged. “ The student fell into the pool and hit his head while getting out of the pool,” the statement added. “ This is not appropriate. It was wrong for the teacher to use his leg on the student. The school accepts this mistake,” said the statement, issued by the school’ s management. “ The issue will be used as an example for improving the behaviour of our employees.

The school will do its best to avoid this issue from happening again.”

Vice Governor marries ‘again’ at Baba festival FI V E COU PLES W ER E married in true Peranakan “ Baba” style on Sunday ( June 19 ) at the 8 th Annual Baba Wedding Festival, with Phuket V ice Governor K hajornkiet and his wife Pitima Rakpanichmanee. They were already married, but undertook the ceremony or the first time The festival, this year held under the theme “ U nder Andaman Sky” , started at the Hongyok M ansion on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town at 3 pm, where the six couples – including two from Thailand and three from Taiwan – received blessings from M s Boonsri, M r N arong and M s Y aowaluck of the Hongyok clan.

At the mansion, the couples took part in traditional Baba wedding activities, such as making o erings to hinese gods, paying respect to their

Phuket Vice Governor Khajornkiet and his wife Pitima Rakpanichmanee married again on Sunday parents and ancestors, and a o er ceremony itnessed by family and friends.

The highlight of the wedding was the street parade down Thalang Rd, which drew large crowds of both Thais and foreigners to Phuket Town.

The parade ended at the Phuket Thai Hua M useum on K rabi Rd, where the couples entered another ceremony – the marriage registration.

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he CEO of a major Chinese tour company in Phuket was arrested last week while another key member of the company remains at large, as police closed in on the pair for allegedly using illegal nominees to register a slew of tour companies in order to avoid paying taxes.

Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Superintendent Col Saman Chainarong called the Phuket media to the head office o Tranlee Travel o Ltd on Sri Suthat Rd in Rassada on June 15, to explain, “ Today we arrested the Tranlee CEO, K risakorn Rungmongkolnam, one of the two people behind these operations. “ The other suspect is known as Weerachai K ampaipraphankul. He escaped arrest as he left before officials arrived e already have a warrant out for him,” he added.

Tourist Police officers and o cials rom the Phuket Department of Business and Development and the Revenue

Monnut Plakij, 21, reenacts the assault at a well-known resort in Cape Panwa. Photo: Wichit Police

Man arrested for hotel assault, brewing kratom

Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Superintendent Col Saman Chainarong said the raids followed months of investigation. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub ce raided Tranlee a ter months of investigation, leading o cials along a a er trail linking 18 companies in four locations, Col Saman said. “ Once we knew our targets, we obtained warrants from the Phuket Provincial Court and investigated these companies,” he said. “ These companies had Chinese or other foreigners using ake identification cards

to register the businesses and had nominees using fake IDs to register as shareholders.

The ID cards were obtained from a province in N orthern Thailand,” Col Saman said. “ These companies have been registered in Phuket for over 10 years. They were registered illegally and more than 50 % of their shareholders are foreigners. Their revenue each year was more than B150

Seven arrested in fake good raids SEV EN PEOPLE WER E arrested hen o cials raided shops at the at OTOP market in Patong and seiz ed B2 million of counterfeit items.

Col K ittisap Thongsriwong led a team o o cers rom the Economic Crime Suppression ivision local o cials and Patong Police to carry out an anti-counterfeit raid on June 15, which targeted the “ red z ones” along the Patong beach road and Rath-U -Thit 2 0 0 P i Rd. Col K ittisap revealed that

a large number of counterfeit brand-named goods were seiz ed in the raid within OTOP market on Rath-U Thit 2 0 0 Pi Rd, mostly brand names such as Louis V uitton and Prada. “ M ore than 2 ,0 0 0 items were seiz ed, including clothing, purses, shoes, watches and electronics,” he said. “ The estimated value of the counterfeit items seiz ed today is close to B2 mn. Seven people who worked at these shops were also taken to Pa-

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tong Police Station, where they will face charges of selling or promoting counterfeit items with intent to sell.

T o grou s o o cials swept through the area and raided the target shops. The first grou searched sho s on Thaweewong Rd while the second group raided shops located at OTOP market on Rath-U -Thit 2 0 0 Pi Rd, where where they discovered fake goods displayed ostentatiously at seven shops.”

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million, but in total they paid only B2 0 0 ,0 0 0 in taxes per year.”

K risakorn in particular was a prominent member of Phuket’ s Chinese tourism industry, Col Saman said, noting that K risakorn had served as a member of a tourism and business association in Phuket and was well known in the tour industry among Chinese tour operators.

A M AN WHO WAS ARrested last Friday ( June 17 ) while cooking kratom at his rented room was also wanted in connection with the alleged assault on an Australian woman at a wellknown hotel in Cape Panwa early that same morning.

Wichit Police Chief Col N ikorn Somsuk said that the alleged assault happened just after midnight when a male went into an Australian woman’ s room ( police have withheld the woman’ s name) at the resort and hit her once in the face with a piece of wood before eeing Later that day Col N ikorn and his team arrested 2 1-year-old, M onnut Plakij, a former employee at the

resort, at his rented room in Soi Saman U thit in Wichit at 5: 3 0 pm.

M onnut was arrested together with 3 4 -year-old Isares Awearri when they were both found in possession of 4 0 0 grammes of kratom.

Police seiz ed from M onnut a piece of wood and clothing used during the attack at the hotel.

M onnut admitted to police that he hit the victim because of personal issues.

Col N ikorn explained that after investigating the incident at the hotel they suspected that M onnut, ho had recently een fired from the hotel, may have been responsible.

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Lessons from Jack Brown

he recent video o Thai speaking westerner Jack Brown ranting about elated private transport fares in Phuket has reignited sensitive de ate and dialogue in the Thai social media orld t the very least the viral cli see ne s ages seems to have rom ted consideration among Phuket authorities ho so ar have mandated to en orce the re uirements or rivate ta is and tuk tuks to display pricing signage in four languages, and to agree on a price before the trip, so as to revent e loitation and con rontations The urning uestion ill the social media uror around Jack Brown’ s video actually result in any serious policy re orm or sim ly ade a ay ith time viously the latter is the situation that Phuket residents have, at the very least, een ac uiescing to or decades hat e actly should e

ho e that one random al eit o ular video to achieve ith vested interests entrenched on the island, Jack ro n is unlikely to e ect true change in public transport in Phuket ter all he as simply an internet personality on holiday looking or something to ical to comment on so as to engage attention rom his tens of thousands of followers, and ossi ly gain a e more you didn t kno him e ore last week, you certainly know him no M eanwhile, the active stakeholders o Phuket s tourism and trans ort sectors are more or less content ith the status uo and ill likely continue to carry on as they have een or some time hile it seems easy and “ safe” enough to share a video, comment and e ress outrage on social media The Phuket News advises readers to e ercise caution when using their

com uters or other T devices to e ress their vie s ith the notorious om uter rime ct even the most constructive o intentions can e deemed as a criminal o ense If anything, Jack Brown demonstrated his understanding of the underlying cultural actor o ace and rectified his otentially murky situation y smiling or the cameras and shaking hands with the tuk-tuk driver at a press conference staged y Phuket Tourism Police last onday ter wai-ing, apologising and clarifying his pure intentions authorities matched his gesture o humility y romising to en orce e isting standards while considering revising ricing standards ut the ottom line is don t count on Phuket mirroring the more economical trans ort standards o say Pattaya or angkok any time soon hy Pure economics

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HAVE YOUR SAY Doom and gloom too much to handle

Helmets make all the difference

R e: B ad news in the newspaper Oh dear, what is happening to your lovely paper, it use to be a joy to read, but now the first five or si ages are filled ith gloom and doom M urder, killings and wide s read mayhem a ears to e the order o the eek Thai car truck drivers com laining o et roads and motor oat captains unable to see what’ s in ront o them onder hat e cuse they ill come u ith can’ t use slippery road surface; and no olicemen ith guns shooting each other The mind oggles The only light relief is reading of land re orm and eaches cleared sic ll this de iantly uts eo le o rom coming here n my all there is the latest sticker ome to Phuket and ie Perha s a ter living here for nearly 2 0 years, I will incorrectly fill out the latest immigration orm and state am not happy living here, and they the authorities ill anish me and re atriate me ack home t least they ill have made u my mind or me Signed, dissatisfied.

R e: Chinese tour ist kil l ed, wom an injured as motorbike plunges off Phuket hil l ig ikes are e tremely dangerous vehicles which are not easy to drive ithout su cient ractice The hinese man ho was driving the big bike did not seem to have any helmet on as well as his passenger, a Chinese oman they did have helmets they would have been found at the accident scene and their accident may not have een as ig t isn’ t only their fault, however, as the rental com any should have known better than to rent out the big bike to tourists without confirming they are ualified I believe this is another incident which again proves to us the great im ortance o earing helmets hen eing on a motor ike hether or not you are driving t could e a matter o li e and death hen someone chooses not to ear a helmet as a massive change ill take lace in its resence ven today many Thais can e seen driving motor ikes ith no helmets on hich has to change right no o many more accidents like this have to be reported until everyone

understands the im ortance and seriousness of this issue?

H y er i n C h o Thai citi ens and local e atriates are fined or riding a ike ithout a license et all tourists are allowed to ride bikes, without licenses This is definitely rong e months ago someone mentioned to get tough and ensure all tourists hiring a motor bike, especially a big bike must roduce a valid license onder ho many more deaths ill it take e ore someone really put their “ get tough” idea into ractice ut then again e have to think o the oor motor ike rental com any o ners ho ould not e a le to make livelihood R o b i n L ee

Market rules, even in Phuket transport R e: Cl ip of Thai- speaking ‘ f ar ang’ c om pl aining ab out Phuket tax i f ar es goes v ir al The notion o rice discovery” applies whether you hire a icyle skate oard or air lane you aid ithout uestion then it is “ price discovery” and hat the market you is re ared to ay There is also a valid legal

contract ormed in that the driver o ered a rice that as accepted, so he and others can’ t leat a out racism discrimination gouging or hatever term you ant to use Peo le have a rain and should use it ail to see hat all the uss is all a out Jo e12 o s this or a conversation that never has happened and never ill Person o ho as your tri to Phuket Person t as great hile you stayed here ree ing got arm tro ical eather or t o eeks M y resort was very nice and may e t o kilometers rom the each The ood as e cellent got a rela ing massage every day, and I even had a ‘ girlfriend’ or a e days eauti ul tri Person m glad to hear it ou ll go ack ne t year Person h no Tuk tuk rides in to n ere an incredi le aht t ruined everything o i it ere only aht d go ack ut that e tra three dollars a tri ill kee me a ay orever hort ca rides at baht will never be a factor in anyone’ s decision to come here ot ithstanding a hining Thai s eaking arang saying other ise G a t H uc k l e

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Meth delisting ‘on ice’ Thorough study of ya bah needed before change, says FDA BANGKOK

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he Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) is weighing public criticism of a proposal to take methamphetamine, or y a b ah, o the dangerous narcotics list, but still hopes to move away from crackdowns on the currently illicit drug in support of rehabilitation for addicts.

Amid concerns the reclassification ill send the rong signal to the public, FDA secretary-general Boonchai Somboonsook said on Tuesday ( June 2 1) that while the idea is “ interesting” , a thorough study of the benefits of y a b ah is needed. He expected the delisting “ will not occur soon” .

M any countries have been using methamphetamine in rehabilitation programmes for drug o enders ho are treated as patients. They provide meth to patients but gradually lower the amount until patients can give up taking meth, Dr Boonchai claimed.

However, Thailand has

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n offi ia from the oo an i i it r s ein e t at an used other methods, not meth, to cure patients.

Dr Boonchai said rehabilitation programmes, carried out mainly by agencies in communities, are not successful as most patients relapse and take drugs again. One reason is atients are stuck in di cult surroundings which tempt them back into drugs.

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amphetamine stimulant which affects the central nervous system. M eth is often used as a major component of y a b ah. Removing meth from the illicit narcotics list does not mean it will not be under watch, Dr Boonchai said.

Authorities must continue controlling its usage in a “ very, very strict manner” if the ro osal comes into e ect Dr Boonchai said.

It is known that meth has some beneficial q ualities, but like morphine, its use is currently not allowed unless doctors give permission, he said.

The idea to remove meth from the list was proposed last week by Justice M inister Paiboon K oomchaya, who took his lead from the 2 0 16 U N General Assembly Special Session on Drugs.

Gen Paiboon introduced the proposal in the context that Thailand has been trying hard to crack down on drugs, including y a b ah, but has had little success as there are still many drug o enders The minister agreed with many countries that a new approach to the drug problem is needed as harsh measures against wrongdoing may not always be successful.

Instead of eradication, he said, authorities may need to find ays to live ith drugs looking for methods to control them in a way that they do with incurable diseases. “ We need new measures to deal with drugs,” Dr Boonchai said, adding more than 7 0 per cent of drug convicts are now the addicts, not traders or producers.

M eanwhile, the FDA is gearing up to incinerate 5,13 6 kilogrammes of drugs worth more than B10 billion, comprised largely of y a b ah pills, in Ayutthaya on the International Day against Drug use and llicit Tra cking on Sunday ( June 2 6 ) .

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Defence o nteers fi ht a NARATHIWAT TWO TERRITORIAL DEfence volunteers were shot and wounded in an ambush, but still chased o their attackers in Y ingo district, N arathiwat, on Tuesday evening ( June 2 1) , police said.

The attack occurred at about 6 pm while Ruslan Haji Dolo, 2 9 , and Dingsimi Laya, 2 7 , were travelling on a motorcycle from an outpost to get food supplies at the district o ce As they passed in front of the district agriculture o ce they ere fired at y gunmen on the roadside.

The two defence volunteers returned fire ith their ri es and the attackers ed M r Ruslan was hit in the left hip and M r Dingsimi in the left leg. They were admitted to Y ingo Hospital.

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Admitting her guilt

Unlicensed teen driver says she breached her probation conditions BANGKOK

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he unlicensed teen driver who killed nine people in a crash on Don M uang tollway six years ago on Tuesday ( June 2 1) admitted that she had breached her probation conditions related to community service and sought permission to re-do it.

Orachorn " Praewa" Thephasadin na Ayudhya told the Central Juvenile and Family Court judges that she had misunderstood Probation Department ( PD) regulations on the procedures and designated places for community service.

She said she would be willing to start doing the 13 8 -hour community service again.

Orachon, now 2 2 , reportedly performed 9 0 of the 13 8 community service hours at Phramongkutklao Hospital in January and February this year and claimed she only had 4 8 hours more to complete. But the PD said the 9 0 hours performed could not be counted because the hospital was not on its list of organisations

Orachorn ‘Praewa’ Thephasadin Na Ayudhya was photographed texting after she crashed her car into a commuter van, killing nine people. Photo: Bangkok Post where people on probation could do community service.

Col N arat Sawetanant, the PD’ s director-general, said rachon had ailed to ulfil her probation conditions as she had not first discussed ith authorities where she would perform the social service and simply chose the place by

herself. He later brought the matter to the court although Col Peerapol Pokpong, deputy chief of Phramongkutklao os ital confirmed rachorn had performed community service at the hospital.

Orachon pleaded guilty e ore three more P o cials were to testify against her in

the court.

The judges ordered Orachon and the PD to negotiate and make a written agreement on where she would do the mandatory service. The location was not disclosed.

Orachorn crashed a Honda Civic into the back of a passenger van carrying 14 , mostly

students and sta rom Thammasat U niversity’ s Rangsit campus on the tollway on Dec 2 7 , 2 0 10 . The impact caused the van to overturn and hit the barriers, unlatching the door. Eight people were sent hurtling down the streets below. Another one died later at a hospital while the others

were wounded. he as years old at the time. The minimum driving age in Thailand is 18 .

She was charged with driving without a licence and reckless driving causing death and injury.

She was eventually sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for four years. As a condition of her release, she was ordered to perform 4 8 hours of community service each year for three years, or 14 4 hours.

Six of the 14 4 hours has been deducted because Orachon donated blood, which earned her six community service hours.

Col N arat said in M arch that Orachon claimed she was afraid that she might be in danger if she performed community service elsewhere.

When authorities alerted her family that she had failed to meet her probation condition, the amily etitioned the ce of the Ombudsman, accusing probation authorities of threatening her, he said.

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Prayut uses Section 44 to fight brawls BANGKOK STU DEN T V IOLEN CE BETween rival schools has become the latest target for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the prime minister decided on Tuesday ( June 2 1) to exercise his special authority to try to clamp it down.

The N ational Council for Peace and Order chairman signed an order by the special authority granted him under the interim charter to prevent future brawls. The order took e ect a ter it as u lished in the R oy al G az ette on Tuesday.

It allowed authorities to detain students planning to fight their rival schools or no more than six hours before sending them to police, teachers or their parents.

The parents will then be held accountable for future brawls as they will be req uired to put up some money with authorities as a guarantee for no more than two years. If their children commit violence again during the period, the money will be seiz ed and sent to the Child Protection Fund.

U nder the new rules, students involved in a brawl leading to injuries will be put in jail for no more than six

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decreed with his Section 44 powers that students like these caught brawling last November will suffer twice the cash and detention penalties – and their parents will have to put up money to keep them in school. Photo: Bangkok Post / file months and fined or both. The jail term will double and a fine ill increase to B10 0 ,0 0 0 if the brawl is fatal.

Schools and police have tried to prevent brawls but violence among rival schools has showed no signs of abating.

At least four major brawls took place this year, including the one on June 8 , when two students of Pathumthani Technological College were seriously injured after they were shot and stabbed by another group of vocational students believed to be from another college.

The M etropolitan Police Bureau has come up with an idea to launch a relationshipbuilding project for vocational school students in a bid to forge unity and reduce violence among them.

The Education M inistry has mooted another plan to put them in a training camp to improve their behaviours.

But Gen Prayut said in the order that all these measures did not work. The new rules were necessary as “ all legal measures cannot e ectively prevent and resolve brawls,” the order read.

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Blazing trails for their gender

Nepal’s female climbers break tradition by taking to the peaks NEPAL

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hen a deadly avalanche hit M ount Everest just over a year ago, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, one of the few N epali women with expertise in climbing the world’ s highest peaks, headed straight there to help.

A gifted mountaineer who had summited Everest by the age of 2 2 , she is part of a new generation of Sherpa women who are climbing peaks that have traditionally only been scaled by their men. “ People think mountaineering is a man’ s job, but I think we need more women in the mountains,” the 3 1-year-old said.

Generations of men from N epal’ s famed Sherpa community have climbed the Himalayas, while their wives and daughters have traditionally ke t the home fires urning But in a sign of changing times, a string of Sherpa women are now breaking records themselves, not only on 8 ,8 4 8 -metre high Everest but other dangerous peaks.

Nepalese mountaineer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita prepares her equipment in Kathmandu.

Photo: Prakash Mathema/AFP Some are now planning new summits during N epal’ s spring climbing season, which started last month. “ Sherpa men train their sons to climb, not their daughters, they are expected to stay home,” mountaineering expert Eliz abeth Hawley said. “ These female climbers are certainly breaking tradition, which takes some courage.”

In the time since N epal’ s massive earthq uake, which triggered avalanches and landslides

that killed almost 9 ,0 0 0 people, they have also led rescue and relie e orts “ Everyone told me to stay behind, they said Everest base camp is gone, but I had to go,” said Sherpa Akita, who was in a nearby village when the disaster hit.

Raised in the Himalayan town of Lukla, known as the gateway to Everest, she had long wanted to climb the mountain, inspired by the late Pasang Lhamu her a the first e ali

500 liquor shops shut as Indian state goes dry INDIA FIV E HU N DRED LIQ U OR shops in India’ s southern state of Tamil N adu were ordered closed this week after its newly re-elected government pledged to ban alcohol to curb violence and other problems.

The Tamil N adu government issued a statement ordering the closures as part of staggered plans to become the latest state in India to introduce prohibition.

The statement said 50 0 TASM AN retail vending liq uor shops would be closed, referring to the government-run Tamil N adu State M arketing Corporation outlets. Operating hours of all others would be reduced.

Chief M inister Jayalalithaa Jayaram and leaders of other political parties promised prohibition during campaigning in last month’ s state election.

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An Indian employee writes down stock at an alcohol store in Hyderabad. Photo: Noah Seelam/AFP Experts have expressed caution, saying drinkers could simply buy grog in neighbouring states and bring it back.

Others point to a possible rise in the production of illegal and often deadly moonshine.

The neighbouring southern state of K erala, which draws large numbers of tourists to its tea plantations, lagoons and lakes and sweeping coastline, started banning alcohol sales

in most hotels back in 2 0 14 .

Bihar in the east, one of India’ s most populated and impoverished states, introduced prohibition this year in a bid to prevent meagre family incomes being spent on booz e.

Western Gujarat introduced prohibition decades ago, while some states in the remote northeast also have bans in place.

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woman to summit the peak in 19 9 3 .

After her parents died, leaving her orphaned at 15, she worked on trekking expeditions to earn money. In 2 0 0 4 , she signed up for a local mountaineering course, where she was one of only two women in a class of doz ens of men.

Sherpa Akita soon won a scholarship to train in the French Alps before returning to climb Everest. She also joined two Sherpa women and

together they ecame the first female team to summit K 2 , the world’ s second-highest mountain, in 2 0 14 .

But her toughest test came when the 7 .8 -magnitude q uake ripped through her country on April 2 5 last year.

Sherpa Akita lost a friend in the subseq uent Everest avalanche, her K athmandu home su ered damage and the sight of thousands of N epalis huddling under tarps for shelter broke her heart.

She spent the next few months raising funds and travelling to remote villages to deliver emergency supplies and help run medical camps.

N ational Geographic magaz ine named her 2 0 16 ’ s “ Adventurer o the ear or her e orts the first e ali oman to in the accolade.

Although Sherpa women have faced a long wait for their turn in the mountaineering spotlight, they are making up for it by snatching world records.

In 2 0 12 , Chhurim Sherpa ecame the first oman to scale Everest twice in one week, while 4 2 -year-old Lhakpa Sherpa holds a record for the most

Everest summits by a woman, with six.

The daughter of a yak herder, Lhakpa Sherpa worked as a porter and kitchen hand on trekking and mountaineering expeditions when she was young, before climbing solo. “ I felt free up there, I found ordinary life much more difficult she said re erring to a years-long violent relationship that saw her eventually retire from climbing.

The mother-of-three is now preparing a comeback – 16 years after she first scaled Everest – determined to summit the mountain twice in a single season.

Eventually, she wants to beat the record held by male climber Apa Sherpa of 2 1 total summits.

Despite such feats, women say they continue to face an uphill battle in a male-dominated industry, including securing funding for their expeditions.

They have made 3 3 attempts to scale Everest, compared to 2 ,9 2 3 bids by Sherpa men, according to the authoritative Himalayan Database.

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Water, like finding gold Three years of drought takes severe toll on Nicaragua NICARAGUA

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icaragua may boast a southern lake that is Central America’ s biggest body of freshwater, but in the centre of the country years of drought have taken a severe toll. “ This is like looking for gold,” Pedro M embreno, a 55-year-old resident said as he dug into the rocky earth near the town of Teustepe, one of 3 3 communities in a parched corridor.

His hole was already 15 metres deep, and still there was no water.

He and hundreds of other rural dwellers are desperately searching for aq uifers, underground layers of water in permeable rock.

But many have simply dried up under the drought that has dragged on for three years now.

N icaragua’ s central region has witnessed an absence of rain and temperatures hovering around 3 6 to 3 9 degrees centigrade.

Conditions worsened further over the past year with El N iñ o, the cyclical climatic

Conditions in central Nicaragua have worsened further over the past year with El Nino, the i a imati henomenon that arms the eastern a ifi heatin an r ing out much of Central America. Photo: Inti Ocon/AFP phenomenon that warms the eastern Pacific heating u and drying out much of Central America.

The change accelerates deforestation and prompts farmers to divert scarce water for their crops.

The result has been despair for the towns of Teustepe, Ciudad Dario, Las Banderas, San Francisco Libre and Tipitapam, stretching from the centre to the north of the country, one of the poorest in the Americas.

Their towns lie in arid fields among ald hills here plants have shrivelled, and dry riverbeds.

Women and children can be seen walking along the roads with empty containers, looking for water.

Despite the apocalyptic scenes, and worried protests that have sprung up in some outlying suburbs of the capital M anagua to the west, environmentalists say there is no danger of the entire country

going thirsty.

Still, said Denis M elendez , a coordinator for an environmental umbrella group called the N ational Platform for Risk M anagement, the drought was having a sharp impact. “ We knew that the climatic phenomenon was going to severely a ect us That as clear But this prolongation of nearly three years has exacerbated the situation,” he said. “ In the hand-dug wells, people are saying the water is

much deeper than before, that they have to go further down or the waters have receded like in the big lakes.” ilvia Luna confirmed the worry felt by many.

She was bathing and washing clothes with other women and children in a meagre waterhole located between boulders, a couple of hundred metres from her home. “ Sometimes the waterhole is dry and we wait for water to come out for us to do our chores,” she said.

The drought has a ected parts of the economy, notably agriculture and fishing “ In the countryside people no longer want to farm – it’ s no longer attractive for those people because they have lost genetic material, the soil is degraded,” explained M elendez . “ The hope is that, after El N ino, we’ ll see La N iñ a,” a di erent henomenon that usually brings heavy rains, he added.

The capital M anagua should have a u er against the drought because it sits on Lake X olotlan.

But Oscar V ilchez , a 55-year-old fisherman who

lives on its banks, said: “ There are no fish They have all gone deeper inside.”

In Ciudad Dario, 6 0 kilometres north of M anagua, one resident, M aura Centeno, said fish ere dying in hat as a local lagoon. “ It’ s a puddle now,” she said.

While El N iñ o was getting much of the rap for the extended drought, some experts noted it wasn’ t solely responsible. “ We are doing things to make the impact dramatically worse. We are seeing a direct relationship between the deforestation, the drying up of the well and the rivers, and the level of underground water,” said Rosario Saenz , an ecologist with the Foundation for N icaraguan Development. “ In the Pacific dry z one they are continuing to strip forests and there is no policy for reforestation. We have asked for them to declare a forest moratorium in rural areas,” he said.

Although there are no official figures environmental groups estimate that 8 0 ,0 0 0 hectares of forest are lost each year.

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Ukerewe, a haven for Tanzania’s albino people TANZANIA IT’ S AN HOU R AFTER dawn on U kerewe Island in Lake V ictoria and Alphonce Y akobo, face and hands withered by the scorching sun that has tortured his pigment-free skin for all of his 57 years, is vigorously sweeping the leaves outside his house. “ This is the best time of the day: the day has begun but the sun is not yet up,” he says. In a few minutes time

Y akobo will put on a widebrimmed hat and sunglasses and smother sunscreen over every bit of his exposed skin. ako o su ers rom a genetic condition called albinism, meaning his body does not produce melanin leaving his skin, hair and eyes devoid of pigmentation and protection from the sun.

Like all people with albinism, Y akobo has very poor eyesight and is extremely vulnerable to skin cancer.

But the sun overhead is

not the only threat to albinos.

In Tanz ania, as well as in M alawi and some other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, albino body parts are sought after for potions and charms thought to bring luck and wealth, and many fall victim to murderers who dismember their bodies to supply this grisly black market trade.

Canadian charity U nder The Same Sun ( U TSS) has documented 16 1 attacks on people with albinism in Tanz ania in recent years, includ-

ing 7 6 murders, more than anywhere else in Africa.

Y et U kerewe Island is relatively untouched by this phenomenon. “ There were times when I was afraid in the past, but now I thank God because we can sleep at night without a gun,” says Y akobo, who works as a fishmonger in kere e market. “ Here, we are safe, we are surrounded by water, no one can commit a crime and escape easily,” said Y akobo, who has three wives but regrets that not one of his 11 children is albino. “ We could talk, and I would feel like I had passed on a part of myself.”

Over the years, U kerewe has become known as a haven for people with albinism.

People say that it started long ago when families would abandon their albino relatives on the island, believing their unusual, ghostly appearance was the sign of a curse. They survived and thrived and others, ostracised by society, made their way there too. “ In many respects, U kerewe is at the forefront of integration of albinos in society.

And I think the fact that it’ s an

Two young albino sisters sit on a motorbike during International Albinism Awareness day on Ukerewe Island on Lake Victoria. Photo: Carl De Souza/AFP island plays a big part in the minds of people, but reality is a bit more nuanced,” says Harry Freeland, founder of the non-governmental organisation Standing V oice and the maker of a documentary about U kerewe.

According to the U kerewe Albino Society ( U AS) there are 7 5 people with albinism living on the island of 2 0 0 ,0 0 0 , a proportion roughly in keeping with the national average.

As elsewhere in Tanz ania, body-snatchers have come to the island to dig albino corpses from their graves and in 2 0 0 7 one person was attacked and had his white hair cut for use in witchcraft, says V icky N tetema, director of the Tanz anian branch of U TSS. “ But we have never had an

albino murder,” points out Ramadhan K halifa, president of U kerewe’ s albino community. “ U kerewe is uniq ue in that sense,” says Freeland. “ It was in kere e that the first census was done. The initiative came from the former president of U AS, and it was in 2 0 0 6 .” “ I’ m not afraid of being attacked,” says K ajanja N eema, dissecting tiny fish or the evening meal, along a busy street from the main town of the island.

His brother Z acharia accompanies his songs with an air guitar. “ Y es, U kerewe is safer than the mainland, but it’ s not perfect,” he said, “ Sometimes, people say they will kill us, and we never know if they mean it or not.”

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Calling all wedding planners Phuket steals bouquet to host 2017 global wedding congress The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

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huket will host the 4 th Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2 0 17 ( DWP Congress 2 0 17 ) in M ay next year in a move that is expected to place Phuket, and Thailand, centre stage in the global wedding industry.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT) and Dubaibased Q N A International signed an agreement on June 15, recognising Thailand as the host of the DWP Congress 2 0 17 . The event is scheduled to be held at the Banyan Tree from M ay 2 -4 , and is expected to attract 4 50 delegates from around the world.

TAT Governor Y uthasak Supasorn said, “ We are delighted that Thailand has been chosen as the host country for the prestigious Destination Wedding Planners Congress 2 0 17 . Thailand is a highly attractive country for couples looking to get married or enjoy honeymoons, and we can boast a wide range of wedding packages, romantic settings and luxurious, private accommodation. In addition, Thailand’ s own wedding planners have great expertise in helping couples enjoy memorable and romantic nuptials.”

DWP Congress is an avant-

Phuket has gained a special place in hearts of newlyweds around the word as the holiday destination of their lifetime. Photo: Darin images / The Wedding Bliss Thailand garde initiative and the only one of its kind concept in the world. The spectacular congress has raised the bar of the destination wedding industry, as the crè me de la crè me across the globe from the wedding industry converges under one platform.

The first P ongress took place in Greece in 2 0 14 , and has grown from strength to strength spreading its wings to M auritius in 2 0 15, and Florence, Italy, this year. And amidst a plethora of exclusive destinations from across Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, and Europe, Thailand’ s bid for the 2 0 17

edition emerged victorious, even relegating Southeast Asian tourism rival Bali to bridesmaid, not the bride.

M r Ackash Jain, Director of Q N A International said, “ Thailand has been a very strong contender; the country is already very popular among travellers and leisure seekers, and is also on the radar as a coveted destination for weddings and honeymoons. Given, the country’ s reputation as a destination with deep-rooted cultural traditions, rich heritage and warm hospitality, we are extremely excited to get the ball rolling on the 4 th edition of this event.’ ’

According to a survey conducted by Q N A International, results of which were released during the 3 rd annual DWPC, Thailand was the top destination of choice in Asia for destination weddings and honeymoons. This is no surprise given Thailand’ s cultural lure, natural beauty including scenic stretches of beaches, mountains, greenery, uniq ue gastronomy, entertainment, and world renowned hospitality, it was revealed at the signing on June 15. “ The experience in destination weddings and honeymoons that Thailand has acq uired through attract-

ing couples in Asia include various wedding ceremonies whether it is by the beach, rock-climbing wedding, underwater wedding, traditional Thai wedding, and cooperation with luxury resorts and hotels, wedding planners, event organisers, and professional photographers, to o er com etitive ackages for the couples. Therefore, Thailand is well-poised to welcome couples who want a memorable and exclusive experience for their wedding and their guests,” said Q N A International’ s press statement.

M r Y uthasak concluded, “ Weddings can raise a great deal of revenue for Thailand.

The average spend for a wedding is around B5-2 0 million, depending on how many guests attend. It is estimated that 4 0 0 couples come from India alone to be married in Thailand, with Europe and the U S also being strong markets. “ The hosting of the DWP Congress 2 0 17 will certainly hel raise the rofile o Thailand even further as a preferred wedding destination for couples from around the world and boost the positive image of Thailand, positioning the country as a q uality leisure destination.”

N anya Tanthapaiboon of Phuket-based professional wedding planners The Wed-

ding Bliss Thailand said that Phuket hosting the event was a boon to the industry – and to the island as a whole. “ Phuket is a special place, even among other regions in Asia,” she said. “ Couples come from around the world – Europe, Hong K ong, Singapore and other main Asian cities – to be married in Phuket. N o other place in Asia compares on so many levels,” she said. “ This will put Phuket on map for all these organisers, and Phuket ill enefit greatly just from the weddings that will be held here because of the exposure given through this event, not to mention all the events that might come later as a result of all these high-end people, including special representatives from major hotels around the world, visiting Phuket and seeing the facilities available here firsthand And hosting the crè me de la crè me in the wedding game is no mean feat, M s Tanthapaiboon pointed out. “ Wedding planners have exceptional standards, and the people who will attend the 2 0 17 congress will be among the best in the world. “ Everything must be perfect – the food, the venue, everything must be just right and run exactly on time,” she noted.

Twinpalms Residences Montazure breaks ground T H E CON ST RU C T ION team for Twinpalms Residences M ontAz ure broke ground last week when bored piling began on the development of the resort residential project located in K amala.

M o nt A z u r e r e c e nt ly awarded the piling contract to renowned Thailand contractors Seafco following Environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA) approval of the project.

M ontAz ure Executive Director Setthaphol Boottho, said, “ We are delighted to be working with Seafco. They have a long and successful track record and were selected based on their knowledge, ability, principals and experience. All our partners in this project are of the highest international standards, and we are again proving our commitment to excellence and uncompromising standards with their appointment.”

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of independent luxury resort brands Twinpalms and M ontAz ure, covers 4 54 rai, from the hills of K amala to the beachfront.

Se a fc o CEO N a rong Thasnanipan said: “ We are honoured to win this contract and become such an important and integral part of the M ontAz ure project. I am confident our our decades of experience and expertise will ensure we are another high q uality addition to their impressive team.”

Launched in February 2 0 16 , Twinpalms Residences M ontAz ure comprises 7 5 upscale branded freehold condominiums located on 10 0 metres of beach frontage between M illionaire’ s M ile and the Amanpuri headland in K amala.

The development will be operated and managed

by Twinpalms when completed in 2 0 18 . The project o ers one and t o edroom units with penthouses having access to a private roof top

and pool and prices ranging from B8 million to B9 3 million. Pre-construction sales have been brisk with half of the units already sold with strong interest from Bangkok investors attracted by the prospect of better performing yields outside the capital markets in well managed prime real estate developments o ering a higher return on investment than the Bangkok residential market, reports M ontAz ure.

Twinpalms Residences ont ure is the first hase of the M ontAz ure project which also includes 13 ultraluxury private hillside estate villas called The Estates, an international randed five star hotel, four beach clubs, a medical and wellness centre, retail units and a 2 0 0 -rai nature reserve.

M ontAz ure is a joint venture of three of the most notable property and hotel investment groups in Asia – ARCH Capital M anagement ( Hong K ong & Shanghai) ;

The N arai Group ( Thailand) ; and Philean Capital ( Singapore) , part of Pontiac Land Group.

Partners in the project include global hospitality leaders InterContinental Hotel Group who will open the InterContinental Phuket Resort in 2 0 19 .

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Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada (right) joins the ground-breaking ceremony on June 15.

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The UNTWO Ethics Award aims to reward businesses for being honest and responsible. Photo: UNTWO

UNWTO awards ethics in tourism THE WORLD TOU RISM Organisation and the World Committee on Tourism Ethics last week launched the first ever T thics ard to recognise e orts made by travel companies that love to be green, pay their taxes and treat their sta airly The ethics award will recognise companies committed to making their business more honest, responsible and sustainable as well as sta riendly ut to start the process they will have to put their signature to Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

The U N WTO believes its ethics award will build awareness and compliance for the Global Code of Ethics principles. It is open to

all tourism companies and trade associations that are signatories of the Private Sector Commitment to the U N WTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. As of June, the Code has 4 6 3 signatories from 6 4 countries.

Award candidates will have to demonstrate their long-lasting and positive impact in at least two of the following areas: ( a) corporate governance and business ethics; ( b) employment q uality; ( c) social eq uity and human rights; ( d) community wellbeing; and ( e) environmental sustainability.

The winner of the award will be announced at the 13 th U N WTO Awards ceremony in M adrid, July 2 0 17 .

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espite rising tourist numbers and increasing revenue, the tourism sector remains worried y economic ro lems fierce competition and the fact the increase in visitors is concentrated in some areas only, according to a new survey.

The Tourism Council of Thailand ( TCT) , the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT) and Chulalongkorn U niversity on Tuesday ( June 2 1) reported results from their survey of 6 0 0 tourism-related business operators, 3 50 foreign tourists and 3 50 Thai tourists in the second q uarter of this year.

The survey found the tourist sector had slightly more confidence in the second q uarter compared with the first three months, but the outlook for the third q uarter, often called the tourism “ low season” , was not as certain.

The lo er confidence resulted rom fierce com etition among business operators and economic problems that meant individual tourists were

Although tourist numbers continue to rise overall, the tourism sector is worried because individual spending by visitors is down, according to a survey. Photo: TAT spending less, TCT president Ittirith K inglake said.

Based on the survey, the number of visitors to Thailand should reach 3 3 .8 7 million this year, up 13 .3 5 per cent on last year, and revenue from foreign tourists is estimated at B1.7 1 trillion, up by 17 .8 3 % . o ever o erators confidence would not rise accordingly, M r Ittirith said, adding that, in addition to economic

concerns and fierce com etition, the increase in visitors is occurring only in some groups of tourists, notably the Chinese.

The survey also found that foreign tourists were less satisfied ith their visits to Thailand, mainly due to poor transport services. Thai tourism operators and local tourists shared the same view, M r Ittirith said.

Foreign tourists wanted lower fares, more domestic ights etter local trans ort transport alternatives like passenger boats, better q uality destinations and a better standard of service.

The main competitors for tourists’ dollars were seen as Hong K ong, Laos and M alaysia. M ost surveyed foreign tourists were repeat visitors, the survey noted.

Andacura takes on Nook-Dee AN DACU RA HOTELS HAS taken over management of the well-known N ook-Dee Boutiq ue Resort at K ata Beach.

The resort, offering 6 8 luxury sea-view rooms, welcomed its first guest in ovember 2 0 15 and since then has established itself as a serious competitor to traditional resorts in Phuket because of its design and concept.

Other facilities in the resort include a wellness centre, banq uet room, modern gym, infinity edge ocean vie ool “ Roydee” concept restaurant, along with a pool bar and sunset-terrace which will open later this year.

The core concept of N ookDee is to let all its stakeholders and guests rediscover the real charms of Thailand, said the resort owners in a statement issued this week. “ We are very happy to have Andacura Hotels and its M anaging Director K laus R. Rauter now taking care for our beloved and stunning boutiq ue hotel,” the owners said. “ The design brief and concept work for our resort was developed by M r Rauter himself, so our architects and designers could build this charming hotel. Thanks to this, we have now one of

Klaus Rauter, who created Nook-Dee’s core concept for designers to follow, will lead operations at the resort. the most amaz ing resorts in Thailand which we will now re-position to be the leading five-star boutiq ue hotel in Thailand – and obviously Andacura Hotels is the best choice to deliver results knowing the concept best.” “ We are very proud to manage Thailand’ s most beautiful deluxe boutiq ue resort,” said M r Rauter. “ The property is amaz ing and we are all very proud for our creation. Over the coming months we will e im lementing and refining the service concepts, and we will also implement the original dream and its business plan to ensure N ook-Dee will be among the top resorts in Thailand.”

N ook-Dee Resort will be re-positioned to be the best choice five star outi ue hotel

and to be known being the ‘ one-and-only’ real boutiq ue resort in Thailand where the design, interior, servicesconcepts, marketing plan, human-resource systems and all its managers and staff follow all the same vision and dream, which is simply to be the most respected and recogniz ed ‘ ‘ True Boutiq ue Property’ in Thailand” M r Rauter added.

Andacura Boutiq ue Hotel M anagement is the managing arm of its mother company, M ai-BS ( Thailand) Hospitality Group, a leading hotel consultant supporting developers in all areas of hotel development and set-ups and with a strong focus on creating most uniq ue hotel and service concepts in Thailand.

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Salsa dancing and Spanish tapas

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FERRARI OF THE SEA

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Down-time rainy day yoga Kim White k im@min db ody y og asy stem.com

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t is usually around this time of year – the raining season – that I like to share with you a “lazy” yoga asana. It is during these “downtime” months, due to the relentless rain and the often, nonwaterproof mode of transport for most being a scooter, that there can be long periods of waiting and sitting around. This is a perfect opportunity to stretch, but I get that the rainy weather can also bring on a more relaxed, snoozy state of mind, so I figure why not combine both into a lazy stretch.

Let me introduce this month’s snoozy stretch: Supta Madhyasana. Supta meaning ‘recline’ in San-

skrit and madhyama meaning ‘middle’ – reclining waist pose. The back is the main motor of our body and when it starts to tighten up and loose movement, the rest of the body will surely follow suit. In order for us to be moving at our maximum potential, you can consider this posture a greasing of the spine. Not only is it a great posture for your back, but it also gives you an opportunity to rest the mind and relax into a nice rhythm, watching your breath and quietening the mind. Listed below are some more benefits of practising this pose: •Releases the tension in the lower back •Opens tight shoulders and the chest •Elongates the big groups of muscles on each side of the spine •Improves digestion •Massages the internal organs •Quiets the mind •Opens the hips and IT line of the legs.

Please follow these steps to practise Supta Madhyasana: 1. Lie flat on back. Arms are parallel to the shoulders, palms facing down.

2. Inhale to bring a straight left leg out to the left side the body, on another inhale bring right leg across the body and stack the right leg on top of left leg.

Be mindful to keep both legs straight.

Beginners, you may find it difficult to bring your legs up high, start at an angle where you can manage to have both legs on top of each other (see photo one).

3. Play with how ‘high’ you can bring the feet toward the left hand. (The higher the legs go, the higher the twist goes up your spine (see photo two).

4. The head will look back at the right hand as you extend your feet to the left. Look over at the right hand and try to keep the right shoulder grounded.

5. Hold this posture for a minute or more – inhale to release from the asana and repeat on the other side.

Be safe in this weather.

Happy stretching, Kim “Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” – Joyce Meyer.

Kim White is the owner of Sala Samadhi. She offers authentic Hatha yoga instruction for private and group sessions. Contact: www.mindbodyyogasystem.com or 086 276 9174.

The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only.

The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results following any advice in any situation.

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Physics in Motion

Premier 38: When you feel the need for speed

drew from the race.

Mention SY Rebellion – Carkeek 40 MKII to racing enthusiasts and you ee Marine in Phuket recently will hear that these yachts are aptly hosted Fabio Rota, Production named as Premier’s: Grand Prix CusCoordinator Powerboats from tom edition. That is the sailors’ side of Premier Composite Technolospeed. PCT is committed to building gies, Dubai. The Lee Marine boats for speed and performance. Afteam, with Fabio at the helm ter enjoying much success with their sped across Phang Nga Bay sailboats, PCT has entered the power on Atari VI, Lee Marine’s own boat segment with the launch of the Premier 38 (P38) demon.

P38, a finely tuned, sleek design power When meeting Fabio Rota, humble boat capable of high speeds reaching as he seems, you are taken on a jour60 knots. ney that encompasses what he best “Performance depends on the exknows: SPEED – as in swiftness or perience and ability of the pilot at the fastness. Adrenaline-filled Fabio is helm of the boat”, said Fabio, having pumped when it comes to getting the reached speeds in excess of 125 knots most out of his Premier powerboats. He whilst out on sea trials with the PCT is a seasoned professional with strong marine team. Amazing, considering knowledge of the use of composites in this is not far off the world speed rebuilding speedboats. cord of 170 knots. Fabio’s experienced Premier Composite Technologies helming was evident when the Lee Ma(PCT) is a leading global supplier and rine team in Phuket went out on the manufacturer of advanced composite bay. He coaxed higher speeds than ever components for architectural design, seen on the Atari VI, their own P38. transportation, aerospace, marine, Inseparable in his mind is Premier’s oil and gas markets. “PCT is the only technology combined with speed. He company in the world that makes propersistently fine-tunes the products at duction standard carbon boats”, says all levels, in the factory and on the waFabio. ter, insuring each model lives up to its PCT has built several high perforwell-earned reputation as a “Ferrari of mance custom racing yachts. Some of the sea”. He is constantly looking, listhese yachts are performing extremely tening, waiting, meticulously adjusting well in competitions around the world. and pushing for the highest possible This technology by PCT, in the 2016 performance.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, saw incredNeedless to say, the new breed of ible success. Three high-profile, highlightweight, sea-speed machines is performance race yachts built using here. Designed by Farr Yacht Designs, PCT’s hi-tech construction, completed the P38 performance speedboats are the demanding 628 mile race course, built using the latest technology by securing standings in the top finishing PCT. The hull and deck are infused fifteen yachts. This is a remarkable carbon/foam composite structures, achievement, considering that over the while a full length carbon/glass chascourse of the race – and with a tremen- sis join the hull and deck together. A dously threatening first night at sea carbon fibre structure supports the – 25 per cent of the racing fleet withcarbon composite hardtop. GRP and infused carbon composites are combined to increase rigidity and to save weight. Powered by up to three, 350 horsepower engines, the P38 comfortably climbs in excess of 60 knots – one of the fastest in her class.

Hull design is most important on any boat striving for speed. Fabio’s long experience with boat hull designs is another real strength he possesses.

On the P38 drawings, one of his first Premier assignments, he completely removed the 10 Fabio Rota at the helm. centimetre deep and 4 metre

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The new visual adds 5 knots of speed performance. long keel. Then the rounded corners on the sub-structure were replaced by sharp corners. More important than the newly-created visual was the incredible addition of 5 knots of speed performance to an already fast boat.

These are revolutionary designed boats. The newest Premier 38 launches early next year with performance up to 70 knots powered by three Mercury Verado 400 HP engines. The Premier 61 (P61), when launched mid-2016, will carry the status of the longest, centreconsole, outboard boat available in the market. The P61 features include a proper cabin and speeds that can easily surpass 70 knots (engine variant).

Firm plans are underway for the Premier 55 (P55) to debut later this year. Following this, the Premier 29

(P29) and Premier 45 (P45) are on the drawing boards with 2017 availability.

PCT’s ground-breaking, fresh, new designs with low maintenance and high performance are perfect for Asian waters. The new range of centreconsole powerboats from Premier Composite Technologies is available soon at Lee Marine International Marine Brokerage.

Lee Marine’s own P38, is soon ready for day charters around the islands of Phuket. Those interested may contact for a no obligation sea trial – you will not leave disappointed.

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Your phone is where you’ll be heading to break sweat APPLICATION ABCS Amy Bensema b en sema.amy @g mail.com

Application ABCs is a new column highlighting the latest in tech, social media and mobile phone applications for your life.

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he mental barriers holding you back from getting into shape are numerous. Everyone wants to get into shape, but many lack the confidence, the time, or simply just don’t know how to get started with joining a yoga class or signing up for gym membership.

Don’t you worry. Smartphones and applications really are the answer to everything.

These five exercise applications will help set even the laziest boys and girls fitness regime into motion by pushing, prodding and encouraging. Unleashing your inner gym bunny has never been easier!

Human

Available for iPhone, Android

Human is a clever little app that clocks all movement both indoors and out. All activity tracked by Human counts towards a daily goal of 30 minutes in motion, or 60 to 90 minutes if you are feeling ambitious. On particularly lazy and lethargic days, the app automatically prods the user to get moving. Human is a great starter app for anyone looking to be more active without committing to a repetitive fitness routine.

More info human.co

RockMyRun arranges music mixes by tempo so that the beat aligns with a runner’s pace. An easy jog starts off at 120 beats per minute while a hard run is 150 beats per minute. Android users must change the tempo manually, but iPhone users are able to use tempos that sync automatically.

More info rockmyrun.com

Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout

Available for iPhone, Android Seven minutes of exercise produces impressive results, science says. Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout features a high-intensity workout with easy to follow instructions and a sleek interface. The workout is not easy for beginners, but worth a try. After all, it is only seven minutes!

More info 7minuteworkout.jnj.com

Couch to 5K

Available for iPhone, Android

Available for iPhone, Android Couch potatoes, do not feel intimidated. Couch to 5K may sound a bit scary, especially if you enjoy the couch spectrum of things, but this app’s training regimen starts off easy and gradually increases the run time from one training session to the next. Prompted by audio cues from a personal trainer, runners are encouraged to give the extra push and go a little further than the previous session. Novice runners who stick to the program can expect to complete a 5K circuit within nine weeks.

More info c25k.com

Fitocracy

RockMyRun

Fitocracy provides the competitive edge of the gym. Points are awarded for each workout recorded, badges for reaching milestones and bragging rights on its social network of more than one million dedicated users.

Through the app it is also possible to hire a personal trainer for motivation, fitness and nutritional advice for an affordable fee of $1 per day.

More info fitocracy.com

RockMyRun is an app for those who love music and also enjoy running.

Whatever your fitness motivation, these apps are well worth looking into to get you moving a bit more.

Available for iPhone, Android

Olli, a 3D-printed, self-driving minibus, to hit the road

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new maker of self-driving vehicles burst onto the scene Thursday last week (June 16) in partnership with IBM’s supercomputer platform Watson, and it’s ready to roll right now.

The vehicle – a 3D-printed minibus called “Olli” capable of carrying 12 people – was unveiled by Arizona-based startup Local Motors outside the US capital city Washington.

Olli was designed as an on-demand

transportation solution that passengers can summon with a mobile app, like Uber rides. And it can be “printed” to specification in “micro factories” in a matter of hours.

Olli will be demonstrated in National Harbor, Maryland, over the next few months with additional trials expected in Las Vegas and Miami. Local Motors is also in talks to test the vehicles in dozens of cities around the world includ-

ing Berlin, Copenhagen and Canberra.

Even though Google and several automakers see several years of testing before deploying autonomous cars, Local Motors co-founder and chief executive John Rogers said this vehicle is ready to go into service as soon as regulations allow it.

By “fielding”, Rogers Olli in Maryland, USA (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP). said Local Motors can design and make the vehicles to specification and about 45 investors can easily revamp offer a service to local governments or its design based on what a customer other buyers. wants, and lacks the large infrastruc“Local Motors is about selling (the ture costs of traditional automakers, vehicles) into the markets that are according to Rogers. ready now,” he said.

The driving is controlled by a system Rogers said the company has an addeveloped by Local Motors with several vantage over other systems because it software and tech partners. IBM is not is building the vehicles from the ground doing the driving but is providing the up, and producing most components user interface so passengers can have with 3D printers. “conversations” with Olli.

“We hope to be able to print this veThe vehicle relies on more than 30 hicle in about 10 hours and assemble it sensors and streams of data from IBM’s in another hour,” he said. cloud. It marks IBM’s first venture in He envisions hundreds of “microfully autonomous driving, although it factories” producing the vehicles around has worked with other automotive partthe world. ners on technology solutions.

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Challenging young artists at KIS Annual art exhibition inspires students and adults alike

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n June 17, Kajonkiet International School held its annual student art exhibition, where students exhibited sculptures, drawings, paintings and more to the delight of peers, parents and teachers.

The Phuket News took a walk around, and sat down with a few of the teachers and some of the students to find out more.

Ms Ledwick of the KIS Art Department explained that the exhibition featured selected works from some secondary students – Keystage 3 and 4 – in addition to sculptures from all the school’s primary students.

“I personally selected and kept the best secondary students’ art throughout the year for the exhibition, to complement the primary students sculptures,” she noted.

Keystage 2 Phase leader Ms Carter says that it was a good decision to integrate art from the whole school.

“It gave students a chance to see and compare art from their peers and you could really see the development the older you get,” she said.

Next we spoke with some students

Princess Satsuma.

about their reflections.

Helene, a Year Four student, explained that her class had focused on three types of sculpting medium for the past six weeks: papier mâché, steel wire and plaster of Paris.

It was the first time Helene learned about sculpting with steel wire and plaster of Paris, but not papier mâché.

“Making the moulds for plaster of Paris was rather difficult and took lots of patience,” she said, adding that her class used playdough to make the moulds.

Asked which medium she was most fond of, she replied papier mâché, showing me her latest work, “Sisi”.

“I made this for my dog, who passed away recently. He was very old and got cancer,” she revealed.

Indeed, sculpting proved to be an effective and positive way for Helene to channel her pain and grief.

Year Six Dylan agreed that patience is needed to do superb art.

“Art is not as easy as I thought it would be. It never goes the way you think it will in your mind,” he said, showing me his replicated computer.

“I was inspired to make this because I’ve had so much fun and learned so much on the computer this year, especially on this program

Singing and dancing.

Musical of Arabian tales

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eadStart International School held their end-of--year show for 2016 on June 16-17. The school holds a different show every year, previously performed at the Simon Star theatre in Phuket Town.This year the show was Ali Baba and The Bongo Bandits, performed at the school. Tickets for both shows were sold out to an audience filled with parents, students and supportive family members, who, judging from the raucous applause and laughter, enjoyed the performance thoroughly.

With a storyline very similar to Disney’s Aladdin, the plot revolves around hilariously-named characters (“Sultan Pepper”, anyone?), tongue-in-cheek lines and ensemble choreography that altogether made for a cheery performance.

Mrs Erika Cramp, head of Creative Arts at Headstart School, explained that there more than 200 students were involved in the show – most of them in Years 3 to 6, and “a handful of Year 2s.”

“Every year, our end-of-year show keeps growing bigger and bigger. This is our first year to perform our show in our own theatre,” she remarked. @thephuketnews

“I just hope the kids go out there and really enjoy themselves,” she concluded.

The entire cast of approximately 200 students kept up an enthusiasm that made the play enjoyable for the audience, highlighting the ridiculousness of the plot and the outlandishly-named characters.

Regina Lee, who took the lead role of Princess Satsuma, jokingly commented: “I walked around the school acting like a princess for the past two months to prepare for my role.”

A support staff of more than 90 people were involved in making the show become reality, all working to their fullest. The students who performed in the show also worked just as hard, and their hard work was apparent from the first show on the 16th.

“The students all performed very well – they managed to stick to their lines no matter what. Even when they were having slight problems with the position of their mics, they still spoke their lines very loudly and clearly for the audience to hear,” stated Bunyapaun Phungkuson, a Year 11 student at HeadStart who watched the show.

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called Scratch,” he explained.

Inside the computer monitor box is a scene from the programming application for which Dylan is so enthusiastic about. Indeed, not only is art effective at channeling emotion, but a great way to express inspiration as well.

Another unique feature of his project was the use of recycled materials. His exhibit included two cereal boxes, a bit of cardboard and two big ice cream sticks.

Year Five students Claudia, Valeria, Chaoying and Lily showed me their gigantic papier mâché models of fruit, including a banana, pineapple, durian and grapes.

“These fruits are going to be used as props in the school play, The Jungle Book, on June 25,” explained Claudia and Lily in sync.

Valeria echoed her peers on the value of patience in the process. “Not only patience, but carefulness too. If things don’t go how you meant, you

Helene dedicated her sculpture to her missed dog. just got to go with it and carry on,” she stated.

Now that they have got some experience in art, the girls look forward to creating more sculptures in the future. Valeria and Chaoying want to make a dog, Lily a tree, and Claudia a dolphin.

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Beyond the pink of dragon fruit

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ealth experts claim that a bite of this wildly nutritious tropical superfood can deliver a cornucopia of benefits for the huthe natives man body. Dragon fruit, or kaew mangkon in Thai, is easy to spot in local Thai marSupatra Sutham tran slate@classactmedia.co.th kets due to its beauteous pink colour and a rather eerie outer appearance. Dragon fruit is a pitahaya, which is the fruit of several cactus species in the genus of Hylocereus that are originally native to Mexico.

Hylocereus blooms only at night; the large white aromatic flowers of the typical cactus flower shape are among those called “moonflower” or “queen of the night”. Sweet pitahayas have a creamy pulp and a gentle aroma. It is also grown as an ornamental plant, used in gardens as a flowering vine and a house plant indoors for decoration purposes. The flower is certainly alluring and intriguing to look at.

The fruit’s texture is sometimes likened to that of the kiwi fruit because of its black, crunchy seeds and soft juicy texture. The flesh, which is eaten uncooked, is mildly sweet and low in calories, and eaten together with the seeds, which give a nutty taste but are indigestible unless chewed. Dragon fruit can be used in various ways, other than consuming Dragon fruit is harvested from cacti. (Photo: Agust42nto)/Flickr. it; the fruit is also generally

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Soft white flecked with edible black seeds. converted into juice or wine, or used to flavour other beverages, while the flowers can be eaten or steeped as tea.

Dragon fruit can be either sweet or sour, depending on the species. Not only is it rich in vitamin C, but also a rich source of fatty acids – so replenish your body and feed it the plentiful benefits of this tropical superfood.

You can buy dragon fruit, which mostly comes from central provinces of the Kingdom, from fruit trucks or at local markets across the island.

It comes in pink.

Thailand, Freeland Foundation rally against illegal wildlife trade

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hai celebrities and wildlife advocates recently joined A-list celebrities from around the world to rally citizen support against the illegal yet lucrative wildlife trade.

Messages from four Thai celebrities – Kong Saharat, Lotter Pattarapol, Noona Nuengthida, and Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat – to spur action to

protect endangered species, alongside global Supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, actor Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed, Li Bingbing and footballer Yaya Toure, were featured in a World Environment Day (WED) exhibition on June 5 in Bangkok, with a theme of “Go Wild for Life” “Most ivory comes from the illegal poaching of elephants, killed for their tusks to produce ivory products. Killing elephants for ivory ornaments or jewelry seems so senseless and is such a loss for all of us. . Stop buying, and the killing stops,” said Thai superstar Kong Saharat, an outspoken advocate for Thailand’s national animal, the elephant.

The theme for WED 2016 focused on the escalating crisis of wildlife crimes which seriously threatens iconic species, with some populations on the brink of extinction. Today illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be worth US$50-150 billion per year, with forest crime and illegal logging estimated to be between US$30–100 billion annually.

“Wildlife and forest crime deprives countries of billions of dollars’ worth of resources, which are cornered by organized international cartels, damages and destroys ecosystems, increasing public health risks, and increases poverty. The urgency to tackle illegal wildlife trade should be a high priority,” said Isabelle Louis, Acting

Thai Customs officials with seized illegal elephant tusks.

Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Countries in Asia-Pacific are a major source, destination and transit points for illegal trade in wildlife. Much of the ivory taken from nearly 25,000 elephants each year is destined for the region.

Items made from elephant ivory, tiger parts and derivatives, and rhino horn make their way to Laos and on to markets in China and Vietnam.

“Scientists are forging new links between the natural world and the animals that live there, which also serves as a defense against climate change,” said Steven Galster, Executive Director and Founder of Freeland. “There is now scientific proof that animals play an important role in dispers-

ing certain tree species that help cut down carbon emissions. As these animals are poached, the forests’ ability to soak up and store carbon is compromised.”

The WED Commemoration was organized by UNEP with Freeland, the Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Ltd., the Bangkok Cultural Centre, Roongaroon School and Thammasart University.

Meanwhile, The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is planning to continue its campaign to raise awareness of the issues by hosting a belated WED 2016 event on June 29 at the Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon shopping complex, under the theme “Go Wild for Wildlife”.

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Salsa dancing at La Bodega.

The rhythm of food and salsa

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t would be generous to say that Phuket has a few salsa joints that house the movements and sounds of Latin music. There are more salsa dancers on this island than venues to “cut a rug” and show off playful footwork.

Fortunately, “Salsa Night” at La Bodega in Jungceylon has become a must for any “salsero” looking to dance.

La Bodega happens to be a Spanish tapas restaurant with food that is also a must and it’s become quite the institution for a salsa lover’s night out.

A typical “Salsa Night” at La Bodega includes three things: food, drink, and dance.

Hablas Español? Even better!

As you arrive with your party, make sure to grab a seat by the wall inside, it’s great for watching the dancers and keeps you enthralled in the scene around you. Here are a few dishes to try with your salsa group….

Phuket is a seafood haven, after all, and what better dish to start out with than Gambas a la Plancha – shrimp flambéed in garlic, chilli and white wine sauce served with parsley! The big pieces of shrimp will wet any appetite for the main courses.

The Gambas is a favourite for any meal at La Bodega, especially with a group since it’s small enough to keep you wanting more, but incredibly tasty to get your palate excited for what’s to come!

Salsa means sauce in Spanish, and what better way to pay homage than with a delectable Choriqueso pork loin in jalapeño and tomato sauce? The pork loin is stuffed with chorizo pork sausage and cheese, which oozes out as you dive your knife into the meat. The sauce has a slight kick, but it’s flavour is a great mix of jalapeño and tomato that perfectly goes with the pan-fried potatoes on the side.

The highly-recommended Steak on a Stone @thephuketnews

was up next and it did not disappoint!

It’s a dish that comes with french fries and a litany of sauces. The showstopper is the 200-gramme fillet steak that is really filling. While perfect for dinner, it’s also great for “Salsa Night” if you’re looking to check out the dancers, kick back, and eat.

Our Steak on a Stone was ordered rare and went beautifully with the sauces, particularly the chimichurri sauce, redolent with finely-chopped parsley and minced garlic. It’s the type of dish for that person in your group whose dances come few and far between, but loves to enjoy the Latin atmosphere, toasting the night away with new friends.

Got a vegetarian in your group? No problem! The Greek salad is a great choice for someone looking for flavour without being weighed down. Dancers, this one is for you as it’s light and tasty.

After the meal, it’s dancing time!

Plenty of partners on the dance floor with options of salsa, bachata and other music to keep things interesting at La Bodega. With “Salsa Night”, Patong has more than a few options!

Lightweight Greek salad.

Gambas a la Plancha

Choriqueso pork loin in jalapeño and tomato sauce.

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From left: Uraiphan, Jureewan, Wipa and Trinidad.

From left: Nova, Buff, Karen and Maggie.

P I W C JU N E L U N C H E O N On June 16 Phuket International Women's Club hosted their Monthly Luncheon at The Glass House Laos Yuan Restaurant in Phuket Old Town. The event drew around 40 guests, including members and non-members , for an afternoon of conversation and fund-raising.

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The Baabaas Yellow Team, all families from BISP, competed in the play off for third and fourth place. thephuketnews

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Part of the massive cast of students.

From left: CĂŠline, Virginie, Jean-Marie.

From left: Fabienne, Jody, Erika, Hayley, Jackie, Joel and Myriam.

A L I B A B A A N D T H E B O N G O Top row from left: Jazon, Miki and Roy. Bottom row from left: Mika and Adi.

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Last Thursday and Friday (June 16 and 17), HeadStart International School held their year-end show, comprising of a massive cast of 200 students and supported by 90 staff.

The play was sold out on both nights, and was a massive success with the audience as the students sang and danced their way through the intricate comedic performance.

From left: Chaoying, Lily, Valeria and Claudia.

K I S 2N D A N N U A L A R T E X H I B I T I O N Primary and secondary students at Kajonkiet International School on June 17 exhibited sculptures, drawings, paintings and more to the delight of peers, parents and teachers. See page 19 for more details on the art exhibition. @thephuketnews

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Bangla agogo club for sale

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German bakery & deli & snack

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Horse and Dog Vet Hospital

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2 0 1 3 - 35 , 0 0 0 k m - A u tomatic W hite - C D R adio, A ir- con , A lloy s E x cellen t C on dition , O n ly u sed f or school ru n s. 5 2 5 0 0 0 , D u an g , R oy al P hu k et M arin a, g av in mu llin s@hotmail.com, 0 8 3 0 9 3 9 7 2 4 .

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S w in g in g , su n lou n g ers, b ran d n ew , ex cellen t q u ality - 6 , 0 0 0 b aht on ly , C on tact: E ddy , eddy elan @y ahoo. com, 0 8 9 9 7 1 0 2 7 8 .

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k m. N ew p rice 1 .7 M ln N O W : 0 8 1 7 8 8 8 2 8 0 T hai: 0 9 0 1 6 3 rice, mau rice.p hu k et@g mail. .

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CARS WANTED Urgent need Toyota hilux vigo

W an t to sell y ou r T oy ota hilu x v ig o C hamp ? v ig o4 u is the b est p alace to sell yo u r T oyo ta.

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CAR WASH DELIVERY

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MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Membership

B lu e C an yo n M emb ership f or sale. 1 corp orate n omin ee f or sale T H B 6 30 , 0 0 0 in c tran sf er f ee. g rahamhaslam@hotmail.com

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De Laguna By Dr.J aQ

B ran d N ew 3 b edrooms n ear the b each, activ ities an d restau ran ts 8 .5 mlb on ly . C all 0 9 5 0 36 5 5 36 f or v iew in g or more in f o, con tact J on athan .

Nai Harn Pool Villa For Sale

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D Condo Creek, fully furnished

COMMUNITY 2 & 1

B ig comf ortab le 2 0 1 2 scooter on e ex p at ow n er. O n ly 2 , 6 0 0 K ms., has had 1 st serv ice a g reat b ik e, reason to sale leav in g T hailan d. 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 , D ou g W atson , P hu k et, dou g w atson @hotmail.com.au , 0 9 7 0 4 5 2 7 8 8 .

Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS 20 12

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PETS FOR ADOPTION Two cute Poodles

2 cu te P oodles, b oth u n der 5 k g s & the b est s ish to fin ne o ing home togethe s are steriliz ed, v accin ated & healthy . P lease herin .p eace@g mail.com f or adop tion en q u ires.

P R O P E R T I E S f rom ou ses/ V illas P lease f or b arg ain s in the 4 5 , k ay @p are.com

Nai Harn Pool Villa

I n tern ation al C lin ic E n g lish S p eak in g D octor B y A p p oin tmen t 0 9 5 0 8 5 1 1 8 8 F B : D rJ aq W arn n issorn P rov idin g A n ti- A g in g ( B otox , F iller, L iv e C ell T herap y , A ltern ativ e C an cer T reatmen t, C helation M edical, H ou se C all) . I n teg rativ e an d A dv an cemen t in M edicin e f or in div idu aliz ed treatmen t p rog rams f or p atien ts of all ag es an d w ith v ariou s disorders, E mail: tosaw cu te@g mail.com

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F u lly w elded steel con stru ction . P rop er f en ders sp rin g s, hitch, lig hts, tou n g u e j ack , alu deck . F its M / C , A T Y , con st, lan dscap e. 1 7 0 0 lb . cap . 6 5 , 0 0 0 T H B , 0 8 1 6 9 38 2 1 4 .

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New loft trailer

W e clean o y u r car at yo u r p lace - at yo u r time. N o.1 car w ash deliv ery in P hu k et. C all 0 7 6 - 35 5 - 0 4 2 or g o to C lean C ar.me f or more details.

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Mo ern ho e office for a e

o e n home o ce fo s e oc te mf C en tral I n tersection . 1 U n it has 1 commercial, 1 liv in g sp ace, 4 b edrooms & b u ilt- in b athrooms.

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MAI KHAO LAND

B eachf ron t lan d in M ai K hao. E ast coast. 3 rai 2 n g an 2 4 sq w . F or sale: 4 5 million b aht. 4 5 million .

Horst Lakits

R esort f or sale/ lease lon g term, in C halon g / R aw ai A rea ow n b ig w ell 2 2 rooms 2 R ai lan d larg e p ool R estau ran t p ark in g N o A g en ts. lets talk , H orst L ak its, 6 7 / 1 8 S oi S ermsu k , b ig asail@samart.co.th, 0 8 6 9 4 0 1 8 6 0 , 0 7 6 38 3 0 8 0 .

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Patong Tower and Andaman Beach suite for sale

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Karon Beach New House For Sale/Rent

8 0 S q m. 2 B edroom, 2 B athroom, T errace carp ort. N ice S ea v iew .

S ale 5 .8 M B . R en t lon g term 1 8 , 0 0 0 p er mon th. G u n ter K rau s, P hu k et, n aru chai@g mx .de, 0 9 1 0 4 0 2 4 7 1 .

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SPACIOUS 4-BED RAWAI VILLA

S ale/ ren t. B eau tif u l, sp aciou s home in 1 , 0 38 sq m g arden s.T hree en su ite b eds, g u est hou se, 9 x4 m p ool, maid’ s room. L iv in g sp ace 32 0 sq m. R edu ced to 1 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , alan g ath@g mail.com, 0 8 7 2 7 30 1 4 1 .

Luxury Apartment hotel in Kata

L u x u ry A p artmen t hotel f or sale in K ata b each. s m oo s. ooms h e se ie k itchen , T hai chan ote or 9 0 y ears lease. 30 M B ., N oi ( T hai & E N ) , K ata B each, t_ sen ru m@liv e. com.au , 0 8 3 39 1 5 5 2 5 .

Chalong Villa for sale

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A lso 1 b ed city & ocean v iew s, f u lly f u rn ished & p rof ession ally man ag ed.

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Sea View Land 265 Met. Pub.Rd.

G reat in v estmen t. 3/ 5 R ai P lots. N S 3G T itles.

P rice start 4 M / R ai. F u ll in f ra. 2 6 5 M et. P u b .

R d. F ron tag e. L ocated on K oh Y ao Y ai resort area, j u st 2 5 min . sp eed b oat f rom P hu k et.

W e can mak e easy half day trip 1 0 am- 2 p m. C all C harlie / more in f o, charlesarain es@hotmail.com, 0 6 2 0 6 9 1 9 6 5 .

Villa For Sale / Rent

L ocated at N aiharn b each S oi N ay a 3, M ou n tain v iew , S w imming poo con oo b ed room. T otal 9 2 sq .m. T hai 0 8 1 9 5 8 0 5 4 2 E N G 0 8 1 9 5 6 6 8 1 3.

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P riv ate p ool v illa w ith lov ely g arden half a rai.

Q u iet an d saf e area. 3 b edroom 2 b athroom op en k itchen . 1 6 0 m2 S itu ated in B an P ahra. 1 2 min u tes to P I A , P hu k et A irp ort, N ay Y an g b each, an d B lu e C an y on G olf cou rse. 2 min to M ission H ill G olf cou rse. P rice 8 million b aht, 2 2 5 0 0 0 eu ro, b erg sstig en @telia.com, 0 9 0 7 0 1 4 2 0 4 .

Phuket Beach Front Land

1 4 R A I B each f ron t P hu k et, P hu n g 5 - 7 * hote, C han ode title, 9 0 meters of ag e M ore than 1 0 0 m w ide b each& of lan d close to the b each 2 5 M B / R A p hu k etmy hou se@g mail.com, 0 8 9 8 6

n g a C lose w ater f ron tsmall p iece I , M s.P am, 8 8 6 6 8 .

Owner Sales Appartment “ The Pearl of Naithon “ Leasehold

T otal area 2 2 6 , 6 6 S Q M in clu din g terrace 4 1 , 2 5 S q m. 3 b edrooms w ith 3 b athrooms P rice T H B . mi ion. .

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SPORT 35

Phuket FC, alive or dead?

Future of island’s football club remains unclear FOOTBALL

AIS SOUTHERN REGION DIVISION 2

Matt Pond editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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he future of Phuket FC, or the Andaman Dragon as they are also known, remains unclear with only weeks to go before the second half of the season kicks o and the team s roster yet to e confirmed Following local media reports last month that players and sta ages had not been paid in full in April and M ay, The Phuket News has since learned rom an o cial associated with the club, who declined to be named, that salaries had now been paid u until the end o ay However, he declined to say how or from whom the payments were made, and was uncertain as to who would pay the salaries for the month of June as a takeover has yet to e finalised On June 13 , pictures and comments made by N ok Sanam edia on the clu s

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Thai media reported that Phuket’s orian mi fie er has si ne ith Suratthani FC. Photo: Hari Jib Facebook fanpage revealed that club president M aAnn Samran, who is also the chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation ( O r B or Tor ) , had met with representatives of the Royal Gems-Rayaburi Group to discuss a takeover o the clu However, according to a Royal Gems-Rayaburi Group representative who attended the meeting, and who asked

not to be named at this time, the takeover was still “ pending a er ork The representative told The Phuket News that he hopes the takeover would e confirmed y uly ut that the matter depended on all the relevant paperwork eing finalised Despite repeated and documented attempts to contact the clu s current administra-

tion over the past two weeks, The Phuket News was unable to get confirmation a out the clu s current status Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the club, Phuket FC coach Pittaya “ Odd” Phimanman has told The Phuket News training will resume soon and that the team will be ready to start playing again when the season recommences on uly

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Ranong United

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Trang FC

11

5

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18

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Yala United

11

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Hatyai FC

11

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Phuket FC

11

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15

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Pattani FC

11

4

2

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Satun United

11

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Phatthalung FC

11

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5

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Phangnga FC

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Nakhorn Si Heritage 11

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m ready to fight ill always be ready to fight,” he said M eanwhile, media reports on Tuesday ( June 2 2 ) that Phuket s vorian midfielder Dosso M amoudou had sig ned to Suratthani FC were uashed hen he confirmed

to The Phuket News orts Editor M att Pond that the rumours ere untrue “ I will never go to Surat,” he posted in a personal message on ace ook The Phuket News is pr oud m edia sponsor of Phuket F C.

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Hash Tags claim victory RUGBY

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ter eeks o round ro in games the utrigger Touch ug y Tournament finals ere layed at the lan ooke round last aturday une ot ithstanding the emphasis on family participation each team had to field at least emale or unior layers at all times some s irited touch rug y had een layed leading u to the finals and the finals did not disappoint.

Grand final day started ith a unior scratch match Bearing in mind that many of the participants had not played a game o touch rug y e ore the start o the tournament onlookers could not hel ut e im ressed y ho the Phuket

children had taken to the game ecial thanks to eith assey o the yatt amala and onna Toon o Live or taking on the coaching roles or the t o unior teams e t u as the rd versus th layo ter a slo start to the tournament siaLi e Radio had gone from strength to strength de eating utrigger in the final round game They took that orm into the lay o de eating the aa aas nlookers noted that the skills on dis lay ould have made oth teams orthy grand finalists nd so to the final utrigger and the Hash Tags made it to the final ith t o ins each ith a revious victory over the ash Tags there as an air of confidence in the utrigger team ut alas an

It was the Outriggers (in blue) and the Hash Tags in re teams ho att e it o t in the fina . inaugural tournament victory as not to e ith the ash Tags running out deserving inners

utrigger s o n anny Pedroni year old son of general manager of the utrigger Laguna Phuket

each esort Tony narro ly de eated his rother allum in eing voted ost alua le ale Player o the

Tournament ll roceeds rom the Tournament ent to the utrigger hare hange Program ith

First hospitality golf competition set for July 15 Continued f r om page 4 0 ...The aim is to have a competitive feel at the event as hospitality professionals from the Andaman coast come together to fight it out in teams on the gol course to see ho is the best in the region.

The event is an ideal oportunity or local hoteliers restaurateurs ar and clu o ners general managers and anyone and everyone ho is involved in the hospitality trade to come together at one event and net ork ark ameron the organiser from Asean Events and sian ol vents said have al ays anted to do something hich is great un and ill really have a cometitive eel hen one hotel is trying to beat another hotel at something.

They are al ays cometing or usiness so hy not a un game o gol and o course net ork ith like

minded professionals at the same time nd est o all also raise money for children’ s charities he said t time o going to rint out o the holes on the ama ing Laguna Phuket ol ourse holes have already een s onsored ith re reshments and ood and as an additional onus there ill e one very s ecial hole here the anyan Tree a ill give all participating golfers a little re reshing neck massage to hel them on their ay to the th hole n addition ndy om e rom Laguna Phuket ol lu ill do the honours o eing the professional that everyone has to beat to get ‘ N earest to the ole and oto ash have ut u a ri e orth for a ‘ Hole In One’ .

Aside from the golf event and gala dinner the event ill see the staging o Phuket s first ever eed ol chal-

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run #1586: Saturday June 25 Run Start Time: 4pm Hares: No Hope, Not Cleaver, Singha Location: Baan Lipon - Under the Pylons Directions: From Heroines Monument head north for approximately 3.6 kilometres an t rn ri ht at the traffi lights (no HHH sign). Head east for approximately 1.9km and Laager will be on the left n er the ons. or ars weather dependent, park to one side of the road or under the pylons. Plenty of off-road

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lenge hich ill take lace at around am e ore the main challenge takes lace n this event our selected teams o our gol ers ill compete against each other in an attem t to lay the th Par hole at Laguna as ast as ossi le This is ho it orks layer one ill tee o layer t o ill e standing around yards u the air ay ready to hit the ne t shot layer three ill e near the green ready to chip on if the ball is short and player our ill ho e ully utt out t is ho ed that this ill e an

e citing and un start to the day’ s proceedings.

The organisers of the inaugural Laguna Phuket ositality hallenge ould like to thank Paul ilson rom Laguna ol ho didn t hesitate or a second to um in as the host s onsor or the event and additional thanks go out to all the Laguna Phuket esta lishments or their kind su ort o the event by sponsoring holes and roviding re reshments o course not orgetting o and arren rom Tai Pan and everyone s avourite hole s onsor ooters

The event is bound to be a very serious affair.

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Ready for Europe’s best FOOTBALL

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he U 16 boys and girls sq uads from the BISP Cr u z ei ro Football Academy at British International School, Phuket ( BISP) will next week take part in what many see as one of the most important world youth football tournaments on the planet.

M ore than 3 0 0 teams from countries have confirmed their participation in the Iber Cup Estoril 2 0 16 , being held in Estoril, Portugal from June 2 9 to July 3 .

Some of the big names taking part include Paris Saint-Germain ( PSG) and Olympiq ue Lyonnais from France, Spanish sides Sevilla, Deportivo la Coruñ a and Real Betis, home team Sporting Lisbon, and English Championship clubs Blackburn Rovers and Reading.

The Phuket News recently caught up with BISP Cruz eiro Football Academy Head Coach onathas andido to find out more about the tournament, and what it means for the players taking part. “ This is an amaz ing opportunity for our players, and

Both girls and boys U16 teams will be competing in the Iber Cup Estoril 2016. we are really looking forward to taking part in the competition,” said Coach Jonathas. “ The Iber Cup is the eq uivalent of a World Cup for youth club teams, so it is really important that we have a team there representing the BISP Cruz eiro Football Academy.”

While the age groups at the competition range from U 9 to U 16 , BISP Cruz eiro is only sending its U 16 boys and girls sides. “ This sq uad has now been training together for two years and I truly believe that they will be the best team to represent our academy,” explained Coach Jonathas. “ We will see

how it goes this year, and depending how we do we might take more teams in 2 0 17 .”

This is the first time P Cruz eiro has taken part in the competition, says Coach Jonathas, pointing out that you cannot simply apply to join the Iber Cup, you have to be invited. “ We went to Spain with our U 13 boys last year and did very well,” he said. “ After seeing us perform on tour, we then received our invitation to join the Iber Cup Estoril 2 0 16 ,” he said.

When asked what he hopes the Phuket teams can achieve in the tournament, Coach

Jonathas said, “ We know that the standard and level of football will be really good, but we just want to show all the things we have done in preparation for entering such a big competition. “ Of course we would like to win or do well, but more than that we want to expose our players to a high level of football that they don’ t really get to play often in Phuket,” he added.

But it won’ t only be Coach Jonathas who his players will be looking to impress – scouts from many of Europe’ s top clubs will also be keeping their eye on the up-and coming youngsters. “ This is a great chance for players who wish to become professional to be picked up by a big name club,” said Coach Jonathas.

When asked if there were

any stand-out players in his sq uad, Coach Jonathas didn’ t reveal any names, but said, “ We do have some outstanding talent in both our boys and girls sq uads – and some that we believe can make it all the way to a professional level.”

But to impress the watching scouts, the BISP Cruz eiro layers ill no have to first go through some rigorous playing time. “ In the early stages the teams will only play one 4 0 minute game a day, but when it

comes to the latter stages they will be playing two or three 6 0 minute games a day,” said Coach Jonathas.

BISP Cruz eiro Football Academy Director and U 16 Girls Coach Richard Stockings added, “ As we approach the start of the Iber Cup, I feel very excited for our teams and all the coaches and parents.

This is our first visit to an 11-aside tournament as an academy, and gives the girls’ an opportunity to see how they are doing against other strong opponents. Having the chance to play against the likes o enfica and tletico M adrid will be an amaz ing experience. “ Our goals are to compete and show the work we have done over the past three years.

If we give a good account of ourselves then we will be invited back to future tournaments. “ With scouts and other coaches present I feel we have the q uality over the coming years to give our female players the very best opportunities to progress their football at a high level. Good luck to everyone involved.”

The Phuket News wishes both the BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy U16 boys and girls teams great success in the tournament. If you want to keep up-to-date on how they’re getting on visit: U16 Boys: www.ibercup.com/en/matches/calendar/U-16 U16 Girls: www.ibercup.com/en/matches/calendar/U-16-f For more information on the BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy, visit: www.bisphuket.ac.th/football

Wet Dreams stay top of PPL POOL Young golf champs: Congratulations to KIS students Project and Pai who came 1st place and 2nd runner-up respectively in their class for the US Kids World Championship 2016-17 golf competition held last weekend. Well done!

WET DREAM S BAR K EPT their place at the top of the Patong Pool League ( PPL) table after recording their second win in as many games when they took on league newbies Amigo last Thursday night ( June 16 ) .

However, it wasn’ t just Wet Dreams 7 -4 win that’ s worth mentioning, their player Charlie was named PPL player of the night after winning his singles, doubles and K iller rounds.

M eanwhile, after their 11-0 thrashing last week, M in Bar are at last on the score sheet despite losing 7 -4 away from home to 1Bar. With their next game eing their first home game of the season, members of the team are hopeful to pick u their first in hen they take on M artin Swiss.

Elsewhere, despite putting

It’s all about concentration for Nim from Simon and Oils. on a good performance, Simon and Oils went down 7 -4 to Dirty N ellies. Title holders atalie got their first in o the new season beating Champs Bar 9 -2 at home, while Ting Tong Bar recorded their second victory of the season beating Sports Bar 8 -3 and moving them up to second place in the league just two points behind Wet Dreams.

Finally, M artin Swiss lost 5-6 a t home against Genius.

I f ther e ar e any b ar s inter ested in pl ay ing any of the PPL team s in a f r iendl y , pl ease

do not hesitate to c al l S c ott on 0 8 1 7 2 8 9 5 0 9 .

League Standings Wet Dreams

18

Ting Tong

16

Dirty Nellies

14

Genius

12

1Bar

12

Natalie

12

Champs

12

Martins

10

Sports

9

Amigo

8

Simon & Oils

7

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SPORT 39

30 years on from ‘Hand of God’

Diego Maradona capped off a sensational run to score Argentina’s second against England in Mexico in 1986. Photo: AFP

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t was a day to live in footballing infamy, a day when the two contrasting sides of Diego M aradona were displayed to the world in the space of four breathtaking minutes at M exico City’ s Az teca Stadium.

Thirty years after M aradona’ s “ Hand of God” goal against England at the 19 8 6 orld u and the magnificent solo e ort hich ollo ed it – the controversy continues to resonate like no other.

Argentina' s 2 -1 victory over England in front of 115,0 0 0 fans on June 2 2 , 19 8 6 is remembered entirely for the two moments from M aradona which would ultimately settle a contest simmering with political overtones.

Four years earlier, Britain and Argentina had fought a bitter conflict in the South Atlantic over the Falkland Islands, which ended in defeat for the South American nation' s military junta.

For M aradona, who would go on to lead Argentina to

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victory in the tournament, the Falklands dispute loomed large in his thoughts before the uarter final “ It was like beating a country, not a football team.

Although we said before the game that football had nothing to do with the war, we knew that a lot of Argentine kids had died there, that they had mowed us down like little birds,” wrote M aradona in his 2 0 0 0 autobiography ‘ I Am El Diego’ . “ This was our revenge. We all said beforehand that we shouldn’ t mix the two things but that was a lie. A lie! We didn’ t think of anything except that, like hell it was going to be just another game! ” The t o defining incidents from M aradona would ensure that the contest would never be remembered as ‘ just another game’ .

The first came in the st minute, when after patient Argentinian approach play, England’ s Steve Hodge attempted a risky lofted back pass to goalkeeper Peter Shilton on the edge of the area.

M aradona, who had continued his advance into the penalty area, leapt high to challenge the much taller Shilton and punched the ball into the net before racing away to celebrate.

England’ s players protested, signalling to referee Ali Bin N asser of Tunisia that M aradona had used his hand, but the goal stood. “ I was waiting for my teammates to embrace me, and no-one came... I told them, ‘ Come hug me, or the referee isn’ t going to allow it,’ ” M aradona would say later.

In the post-match press conference, M aradona teased reporters with his version of what had happened, attributing the goal to “ a little with the head of M aradona and a little with the hand of God” .

There was no debate about M aradona’ s second goal, however, which is often cited as the greatest goal in the history of the World Cup. Gathering the ball in his own half, M aradona accelerated away on a 6 0 -yard run that took him past Peter Beardsley,

Peter Reid, Terry Butcher and Terry en ick e ore he finally stroked home the finish Former England striker ary Lineker ho finished as winner of the Golden Boot at the 19 8 6 tournament with six goals, described M aradona’ s virtuoso e ort as the est goal he ever saw. “ What can I say about M aradona? The man is a football genius,” Lineker said. “ His solo effort against us was the one and only time in my whole career I felt like applauding the opposition scoring a goal. He showed some amaz ing individual skill.”

For most English-speaking viewers, M aradona’ s second goal was memorable for the succinct piece of television commentary which accompanied it, from the BBC’ s Barry Davies: “ Y ou have to say that’ s magnificent M eanwhile, in the Spanishspeaking world, the commentary best associated with the goal, from U ruguayan journalist V ictor Hugo M orales, has become part of the folklore of the match.

“ Genius! Genius! Genius!

There, there, there, there, there, there! Goaaaaaaaal!

Goaaaaaaal! I want to cry, oh holy God, long live football! What a goal! ,” M orales exclaimed. “ M aradona, in a memo-

rable run, in the best play of all times! Little cosmic comet, which planet did you come from, to leave so many Englishmen behind, so that the country becomes a clenched fist crying or rgentina A F P

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22:00

EURO 2016

Switzerland v. Poland

23:00

01:00

EURO 2016

Wales v. Turkey (tbc)

02:00

04:00

EURO 2016

Croatia v. Slovakia (tbc)

Rugby League 11:00

13:00

NRL

Titans v. Raiders

13:00

15:00

NRL

Storm v. Tigers

20:00

22:00

EURO 2016

France v. Northern Ireland (tbc) Germany v. Albania (tbc)

Sunday June 26

Soccer

23:00

01:00

EURO 2016

02:00

04:00

EURO 2016

F1 (tbc) v. E2 (tbc)

Cricket

16:30

00:00

ODI3 - Bristol

England v. Sri Lanka

Motor Bikes

15:45

20:20

MotoGP

Main Races, Assen, Netherlands

Sport

THEPHUKETNEWS.COM

editor3@classactmedia.co.th

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016

What’s the future for the island’s Phuket FC? > page 37

IT’S ALL ABOUT HOSPITALITY Phuket businesses get ready for golf competition GOLF Matt Pond editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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ourteen teams from various hospitality businesses on the island have confirmed their participation in the upcoming inaugural Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge. Those

confirmed to date include the Accor Group of Hotels, Serenity Resort and Residences, Outrigger Phuket Beach Resort, Rotowash, Wet Dreams Sports Bar, Tai Pan, Hooters, Irish Times, PEGS and of course The Phuket News.

However, come July 15, when the event takes place, an additional six or seven teams are likely to have joined the ever-growing list

of names signing up to take part in this fun challenge, indicating that the first ever Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge is bound to be a resounding success.

The very first Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge, a charity golf tournament, will take place at the award-winning Laguna Championship Golf Course.

Continued page 37

The tournament will see more than 14 teams from the hospitality industry compete against one another for the first time.

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