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Politicians and officials charged with assisting ‘mafia’ taxi activities
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our men – two local politicians and two officials – surrendered on Wednesday morning (June 25) at Phuket Provincial Police HQ to answer charges of supporting the alleged illegal activities of their boss, Karon Mayor Thawee Thongchan. Thawee himself surrendered on
the town’s planning department, Wanchai Saetan. Following up on information from the 108 taxi and tuk-tuk drivers arrested at the beginning of June, police have spent the intervening time investigating the influential foursome, believed to be connected to much of the extortion, threats and other misbehavior of the taxi drivers. Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin,
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Wanchai Saetan, head of the Karon Planning Office, keeps his thoughts to himself as police search a house belonging to him. Police revealed that they have found B128 million in his bank accounts. They were looking for more.
June 4 to answer charges of supporting mafia taxi activities in the Karon area, abusing his position to allow the taxi drivers to use a public sala as a taxi station, and allowing them to use, free, electricity and water that are paid for from national coffers. The four who surrendered today are the two deputy mayors, Aithipon Sangkeaw and Sompong Kapphet, the town clerk ( palad), Veerasak Anek-andsawat, and the head of
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SPORT Commander of the General Staff Division, Provincial Police Region 8, who has been working on the Phuket taxi crackdown for months, told The Phuket News, “We have all the necessary evidence to arrest [the four]. We are sure of every piece of evidence that points to them.” At least one of the four is unusually rich. It was confirmed that Wanchai alone had B128 million in his bank account.
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IN DEEP, DEEP TROUBLE Continued from Page 1 As the four were taken away to be booked and to give statements, Gen Paween, along with his boss, Lt Gen Panya Mamen and the caretaker police chief of Phuket, Maj Gen Krajang Suwannarat, filed into the room where the taxi crimes investigation is being coordinated, and discussed the 21 files on the table, each one containing evidence against a politician or government official. They questioned investigators on progress and then gave approval for follow-up steps the investigators plan to take. Gen Panya expressed his satisfaction with progress. He added, “We are collecting evidence concerning [taxi crimes] at Phuket International Airport and in Patong area. Noting that there had been no serious cases of witnesses intimidation, he urged anyone with evidence to come forward. In the afternoon, a Crime
The four men who surrendered, clockwise from top left: Planning Department boss Wanchai Saetan, town clerk Veerasak Anek-ongsawat, and deputy mayors Sompong Dapphet and Itthipon Sangkaew. Suppression team led by Gen Paween made a thorough search of a house belonging to Wanchai. Carrying a search warrant
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from the court the officers, escorted Wanchai to a twobedroom house he owns in Suthat Soi 2, Phuket Town, close to the Phuket Prison.
Also at the house was Wanchai’s lawyer, Chaiyod “Tui” Panyawai, who was elected in March as Phuket’s representative of the Senate. With the Senate suspended by the Army, he has returned to legal work. Police were looking for evidence of more money, but the house seemed an unlikely to place to find it. There was no sign that Wanchai lived there. Downstairs, open shelves were packed with clothing, bedding and bric-a-brac. Upstairs one of the bedrooms appeared to be occupied by a girl student and the other by a woman who looks after the house. Women’s clothing was scattered around the messy living room. Sweating heavily, Wanchai was asked, “Do you have any bank account books?” He replied, “Yes. I have made copies. I will give them to the police later.” The investigators told him they would like to see the originals, not copies. Gen Paween told The Phuket News, “Today, we had time to ask the Provincial Court only for a search warrant for Wanchai’s house. We will get warrants for the other three in the next couple of days.” The search turned up nothing very useful to the case but Gen Paween said, “I am not worried about what we didn’t find in this house. We have all the evidence we need to
show his involvement [in taxi crimes]. All four men – Wanchai, the two deputy mayors of Karon, Itthipon Sangkeaw and Sompong Dapphet, and the town clerk (palad), Veerasak Anek-ongsawat spent the night as guests of the police, who denied them bail. That may change if the Provincial Court releases them but Gen Paween said he is not worried about attempts to make evidence disappear. “I’m not worried about them hiding property or money. [Investigators from] the AntiMoney Laundering Office will be arriving soon. I believe more evidence against [Wanchai] remains to be discovered.” Looking further ahead, he said, “The next place we focus on will depend on the evidence we get. Now, my team is working on Cherng Talay, Thalang and Kata-Karon. “Others places such as Patong and Phuket International Airport will be investigated when we get the order from the Commissioner [Pol Lt Gen Panya Mamen, Commissioner of Police Region 8 ].” “I want to thank my team for the great job they are doing, and the media for their coverage of the news. I want to see Phuket improve, especially its public transportation, for residents and tourists alike.”
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Beach club poll shows support for environment ALMOST THREE QUARters of people who took part in a Phuket News online poll on beach restaurants and beach clubs disapprove of them being on public land. They were asked to chose one of four options about clubs and restaurants on the beach. The results: Phuket beach clubs and restaurants on the beach: Are good for Phuket rourism and attract visitors to Phuket: 21pc Affect Phuket beaches in a negative way: 38pc Are OK as long as they don’t encroach on the beach: 34pc I love the freedom of the “feet in the sand” dining experience: 7pc
Long-time Swedish police volunteer dies at 66 LONG-TIME PHUKET EXpat and police volunteer LarsGoran Dikander, 66, has died. Mr Dikander – also known as Colin – helped police with many high profile cases, including when Norwegian Stein Dokset was charged with the “body in the bin” murder. Wal Brown, head coordinator of the Region 8 International Volunteers, said Mr Dikander had arrived in Phuket before the 2004 tsunami. He worked independently out of Chalong police station, and until recently, out of Karon police station, regularly assisting the Tourist Police and the Thai Police with cases, Mr Brown said. Mr Brown often came across him when dealing with cases, and would regularly see Mr Dikander around Phuket, helping out at an accident scene. “He took duty of care to heart,” Mr Brown said. “He was great with everyone. He was one of nature’s gentlemen. He was one of those people who took volunteering the right way – such a nice guy. He will be missed by a lot of people.” thephuketnews
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Public land drive set to go into high gear
The Babylon Beach Club is one of many places ordered to be demolished.
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fficials on Monday morning (June 23) visited Bangtao and Laypang beaches, issuing 78 businesses with demolition orders on the grounds that their structures are on public land. But before they started posting the orders in each of the properties, Ma’an Samran, chief executive of Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation led a delagation to Surin Beach to check on progress. Thammarong Chuayaksorn, Deputy District Officer from Muang District, said, “In the future, there will be no beach chairs or massage beds on this beach. People cannot take advantage of public land anymore. He looked out over the cleaned area with its coconut trees and said, “Right now the beach looks really clean and beautiful.” Pipop Sutkhao, Deputy District Officer from Thalang, told The Phuket News that Surin Beach is now a beach for everyone. “Next month [July] we are
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going to have a concert and beach-opening ceremony. It’s going to be fun. The event will be called ‘The Beach Is For Everyone’. The exact date and time have yet to be decided.” North of Surin Beach, businesses encroaching on public land on Bang Tao and Laypang beaches – and in some cases actually on the beach – were handed orders telling them to rip down their structures and restore nature within 30 days, or face legal action. Among places that must be partially or completely demolished are Lotus Restaurant and Babylon Beach Club, along with many wooden-pile restaurants at the water’s edge. The business owners were not happy. One Laypang restaurant owner, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that with his restaurant demolished he would have trouble feeding his family. “I spent more than a million baht building this restaurant. If I have to build a new one, I’ll have to spend more than B2 million. “It feels like they are bullying working people. To be honest, I feel hopeless.” But not everyone is against
the drive to reclaim public land. A member of staff from a well-known restaurant in the area said that he was happy to see the right thing happening. “It’s good. I absolutely agree with this. We should have done this in Thai society ages ago, but I would like the NCPO [the Royal Thai Army’s National Council for Peace and Order] to do this in all areas, otherwise there will be claims of bias. “It’s not only Phuket beaches. Look at the hills on Koh Tao, Koh Pha Ngan and other islands. Whatever belongs to the state must be taken back. They should make it same everywhere. “I support this even if my boss is going to lose. Business people usually don’t have just one business. They do other types of business, too. Plus, this is just a wooden structure; it didn’t cost that much.” An expat who has lived in Phuket for seven years commented, “I think they are doing a good job and they care about nature and Thailand. “I’m so happy that someone is doing the right thing and cares about the beaches. They should do this everywhere.”
VICE-GOVERNOR JAMroen Tippayapongtada has confirmed that the campaign against encroachment on public land, especially along Phuket’s beaches, will continue without fear or favour. He told The Phuket News on Tuesday morning (June 24), “Every piece of public land has to be returned to public use. Some building, the businessmen do not have any right to build it on.” He spoke particularly about Surin Beach, where – after the sweeping-away of all structures on the west side of the walkway – businesses are now under threat of having their remaining structures on the east side knocked down or taken back by the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor). While saying that the remaining parts of businesses along the beach would be looked at case by case, he added, “No one has the right to build something on public land. On the other side [to the east of the path], the buildings built [as emergency housing] for local people [after the tsunami] may not be rented out
The map on the reverse of the NorSorLor paper. Colours and English legends added by The Phuket News for clarity. Signatures blurred for legal reasons. nor used for business. I have to look back to the OrBorTor’s building documents to see what they built in the past. “Any structure that was added to [an OrBorTor] building must be pulled down.” The Phuket News has obtained a copy of the Nangseu Samkan Samrab Ti Luang (NorSorLor) paper – a deed for public land issued 30 years ago – which shows that all land to the west of the main road and Soi Haad Surin 8 is public land. “Surin Beach will be the model for how we handle [encroachment on] other public land in Phuket,” V/Gov Jamroen said. He said he was delighted
that, at last, something could be done. “I am so glad that things are finally working in the right way. I have tried to do this for long time – about 10 years. “But some people did not want to give good cooperation while others were afraid of influential people. “Now is the right time, however, as I have the [Army’s] National Council for Peace and Order to support me.” V/Gov Jamproen was in Bangkok this week. Next week, after his return, the tempo of the anti-land-grab campaign can be expected to quicken significantly.
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riday (June 20) was not a good day for swimming at Karon Beach: not only were there large rollers crashing onto the beach, but the waves were also carrying what appeared to be oil onto the sand. Robert Morris and his wife Carolyn, who spend a month in Thailand every year, submitted the photograph to The Phuket News on Saturday. Mr Morris wrote, “Yesterday we walked the beach and were horrified to find three very dense oil slicks almost onto the beach. “We took some photos and would like to submit them in the hope of shaming whoever did this to a magnificent beach.” In fact, according to Dr
What looked like oil was in fact billions of micro-organisms. Photo: Robert Morris Ponsri Sutthanarak, Director of Regional Environment Office 15 in Phuket, this was not oil, but plankton bloom. Sudden increases in the population of plankton – microscopically small organisms
that are the basis of the entire ocean food chain – are quite common at this time of the year, she said, as heavy rain washes nutrients from the land into the sea, resulting in a sudden, very rapid increase
in plankton numbers. The plankton is not dangerous to people, though if the bloom is large enough, it can suck so much oxygen out of the water that fish and other sea animals suffocate.
After examining the Morris’s photo, she said, “Green tides happen when there is heavy rain which flushes organism materials from the land into the ocean. “This is not a large green tide so it won’t affect other animals or the environment. But a larger occurrence might affect sea creatures [by depleting oxygen in the water], causing them to suffocate. “It is natural. We had a brown tide last year at Patong beach last year.” She warned that a green tide is a good reason for swimmers to stay out of the water. “It might cause itchiness. It should take around four days to clear.” Different types of plankton cause blooms of different colours, including green, yellow, brown and red.
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NARCOTICS SUPPRESSION POLICE believe that a man they arrested in Phuket on Wednesday (June 18) in possession of a substantial amount of amphetamines and methamphetamines is a “major player” in a drug ring based in Central Thailand. At about 8pm on Wednesday, police
arrested Kritsakon “Kiet” Yuchareu, 45, of Samut Sakorn after raiding room 310 of Saruda Mansion apartment on Ratsada Anusorn Rd in Rassada subdistrict of Phuket City, where they found 0.94 grams of ya ice (crystal meth) hidden in the ceiling light fixture. During questioning, police say,
Kiet revealed to them that he had more drugs at a rented room on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd in Patong. A subsequent search by police uncovered more ya ice in five plastic bags, totalling 215.84 grams in weight, in addition to 3,800 ya ba (amphetamine) pills, which were stored in a glass jar
hidden in the ceiling. Police said they had been tracking Kiet for seven months leading up to the arrest, which is the latest development in a five-year investigation into the dealings of the “Ek-Mahachai” drug ring operating out of Samut Sakhon, just west of Bangkok. Eakkapop Thongtub
Brit survives horror crash A BRITISH EXPAT SURvived a spectacular crash early on Saturday (June 21) when his smashed his car into a power pole just south of the Heroines Monument while heading towards Phuket Town at high speed. Arran Pritchard, 43, was thrown out of the vehicle by the impact at 4:50am and was found lying unconscious in the road with face and head injuries. He was taken to Bangkok Hospital Phuket. The impact did massive damage to Mr Pritchard’s Toyota Fortuner, almost splitting the front end in half. Pol Maj Kitipom Tinthalang of Thalang Police Station said witnesses told him that the car was travelling at high speed and left the road, slamming into the pole. No other vehicles were involved. Eakkapop Thongtub thephuketnews
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wimmers and divers should be warned to keep a sharp look-out for Portuguese Men o’ War, or bluebottles, around the coast of Phuket, after a tourist was stung by one of the bizarre creatures at Patok Beach on Racha Island on June 19. The bluebottles are easily recognised by the air bladder from which the creature hangs, drifting around the ocean pushed by wind and tides, its long blue tentacles trailing below. Dr Jaratsri Angtanya, Director of the Phuket Aquarium, told The Phuket News, “My team and I took a tour of inspection around Phuket Island on Friday. “We found about 10 bluebottles around Phuket, off Nai Yang, off Patong (in two places), off Racha Yai, off Naithon, Bangtao, Surin, Kamala, Kata, Karon and Nai Harn. “This is not as many as we found in Phuket’s waters at this time last year.”
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Portuguese Men o’ War like this one have been found around Phuket. Photo: Jer Thorp She explained that the bluebottles – often mistaken for jellyfish because of their long stinging tentacles, but in fact a bizarre collection of symbiotic organisms – are of a species called Physalia utriculus, as distinct from the Atlantic species, Physalia physalis, which is larger and can kill humans. “They don’t kill people
like the ones found off the US coast,” she said, but warned that a sting from one can be very painful, and can cause breathing difficulties in some people. Bluebottles tend to come in clusters. “This [organism] appears in Phuket waters every year. They are often washed up on the beach by waves. So
if you see one on the beach, don’t go in the water. “Also, if you see one on the beach don’t touch it. Just leave it to die, which takes about two or three days. After that it is no longer venomous.” Sting victims should flush the sting with sea water, she said, not fresh water or vinegar, as is the case with jellyfish.
T WO PEOPLE SU Rvived unscathed when their 5-series BMW car caught fire as they drove along Wichitsongkram Rd near Thairatwitthaya School at 1.15pm on Monday (June 23). Kathu Disaster Department arrived and put the fire out in about 15 minutes, but the car was wrecked. Pol Maj Witthaya Sinjamreu of Thung Thong Police Station declined to name the two people, who he said were born in the West but have Thai
nationality and a business in Phuket. Maj Witthaya said it looked as though the fire started in the engine bay; the occupants were driving from Phuket Town to Patong when smoke started billowing from under the bonnet, then flames. “The car is now at Thung Thong police station awaiting collection by the owners,” Maj Witthaya told The Phuket News. Police will try to find out how the fire started, he added. Eakkapop Thongtub
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African busted on ATM-skim charges M
South African Manquba Parker Ngcobo, left, is escorted in handcuffs by police.
a n q u b a Pa r ke r Ngcobo, a 32 yearold South African, was arrested early on Friday (June 20) in Patong on ATMskimming-related charges, after a pile of cloned ATM cards was found in his room at the Horizon Patong Hotel. Investigators from Phuket Provincial Police HQ tracked Ngcobo down to his hotel after receiving a complaint from Siam Commercial Bank officer about the fake ATMs being used at banks in Patong, Kata and Karon from Tuesday until Thursday this week. After tracking hom down to his hotel, police waited until he returned to his room and then knocked on the door. A search of the room quickly
turned up 72 cloned cards and a stack of cash. Ngcobo admitted that he had bought the fake cards from friends in South Africa and had withdrawn money from many places in Phuket. All the victims were South African account holders. Pol Maj Gen K rajang Suwannarat, Deputy Commissioner of Police Region 8, currently looking after Phuket, said that usually skimming gangs caught at work in Phuket were from Europe; this was the first time an African had been caught on skimming-related charges. However, he added that he believed that there were other Africans probably engaged in this activity in Phuket Suthicha Sirirat
New Catholic church set to open in Cherng Talay T H E OPE N I NG OF A N E W church, especially in a non-Christian country, is a rare event these days but on July 6, the new St Joseph’s Catholic Church will open on Pasak Soi 8 in Cherng Talay. This mass to consecrate the church will be led by Bishop Joseph Prathan Sridarunsil, SDB, Bishop of Surat Thani diocese, which includes Phuket. The diocese paid for the land and has been a strong supporter of the project. But all other funds for the construction and fitting-out of the church have been raised from within the local congregation who, for the past 19 years, have held Sunday services at various hotels in the Laguna complex, thanks to the kindness of various general managers there, starting in 1995 with James Batt. Over the past six or seven years that congregation has grown, partly due to the residential development of
Computer-generated image of what the new church will look like inside. that area of the island and partly due to the friendliness of the parishioners towards tourists and locals alike. “The need for a permanent home was becoming clear,” says Cherng Talay resident Michael Hosking, one of the driving forces behind the new church.
“We petitioned Bishop Joseph to grant us official parish status during a Christmas lunch in 2010 and this was achieved before our beloved priest, Father Richard Woodarek, sadly passed away. “We took delivery of the land from the diocese in 2011 and fund-
raising for the new church began in earnest then. In just three years we are on the verge of opening; it’s almost miraculous’’. Many of the congregation are long-term Asian expats or Asian Catholics from Hong Kong, Singapore and China, and it’s from their contacts and resources that the parish has been able to achieve so much. “We’ve had world-class architects and designers support the project and some very generous financial contributions from Thailand and overseas too, without which this project would have remained a dream,” Mr Hosking said. Everyone – not just Catholics – is welcome to attend the consecration service on July 6, starting at 9am. St Joseph’s is on Pasak Soi 8, just off the Bandon-Cherngtalay Rd. Heading into Cherng Talay from the Heroines Monument, turn right at Lemon Grass and Farang restaurant.
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Amar Sended, after his arrest in Phuket Town.
Police catch no-passport Syrian man A 26-YEAR OLD SYRian man was arrested on Monday afternoon (June 23) on Mae Luan Rd in Phuket Town when it was found he had no passport. Immigration officers were checking parts of the town when they spotted a man “looking suspicious”. They asked him for his passport. When he could not produce it, they took him to the Immigration Police office for questioning. The man told them his name was A mar Sended and admitted he had no passport. He was charged with entering and staying in the country illegally. He admitted both charges. Officers are pursuing a theory that Sended is wanted in his own country and came to Thailand to meet up with other members of a Syrian criminal gang. Meanwhile, he is being held in custody. Eakkapop Thongtub
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Rock camp comes to town SPONSORED SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE ALmost upon us, and that means only one thing in Phuket –“What’s there for the kids to do during the break?” The Phuket Academy of Performing Arts has a solution on hand with its Rock ‘n’ Roll Summer Camp, and it suits most age groups. Children aged 5 to 7 years old can join Little Rockers, and kids from 8 to 15 years old can join Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp with an eye on either Glee Club or Band Camp. The camps run from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday for the weeks starting June 30 and July 7. At the camp the campers get to let out their inner rock star. They can choose to learn to sing, dance or play an instrument. Campers get to create their own rock T-shirts, make gig posters and banners, perform live, act like stars in photo shoots and video shoots and play loads of music-related games. At the end of each week the campers get to perform, and show what they have created and practised during the week, in a live concert for family and friends. The camps take place at the Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) and the cost per camper is B11,800. Siblings enjoy a sizeable discount with brothers and sisters joining for just B6,000 each. The fees include two T-shirts,
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Unleash your inner rock star! daily lunch, snacks and refreshment as well as all materials used during the camp. Students wishing to bring their own instruments are encouraged to do so. To enroll your kids contact the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts on 084 304 2587 or email papa@ legendmusic.net. What: Rock ‘n’ Roll Summer Camp and Little Rockers Summer Camp. Where: The Phuket International Academy Day School. When: Camp 1 runs Monday June 30 to Friday July 4. Camp 2 runs Monday July 7 to Friday July 11. Start time: Drop-off from 9am. Cost: B11,800 for the first camper. B6,000 each for brothers and sisters.
he aunt of two young girls caught in a “tug of love” between their British father and Thai mother has appealed for anyone seeing the two girls to get in touch with her or with the Thai police. There is a possibility the mother and the two girls are in Phuket, the children’s aunt, Charlotte Day, has said. The parents, Robert Day and Onwarat “Noklek” Gamlem, were divorced four years ago, with their father being awarded custody of the two girls – 10-year-old Ananya (“Annie”) and six-year-old Aleena. However, the girls stayed in touch with their mother – known also as Wiganda Day and Onwarat Suphikunphong – by internet. In May their father took them from England to Pattaya so they could spend some time with Noklek. He dropped them off to spend a few days with their mother. When Noklek did not return with the children, a complaint was filed with Pattaya Police and
Annie and Aleena have been missing since June 1. an arrest warrant was issued for Noklek on a charge of abduction. That was on June 1. Police checked her home and found no one there. Noklek is believed to be travelling not only with the two girls but also with Marvin, her three-yearold son by her new husband. Her
husband, a Norwegian fisherman, left Thailand to work before the girls arrived in Thailand and it is not clear if he knows what has happened. To see more pictures of the girls or to report a sighting, visit tinyurl. com/girlsphuket Alternatively, call 090 773 8900.
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Three drug dealers nabbed by police Three men were arrested on Sunday (June 22) on drug dealing charges. Police seized 819 methamphetamine (ya ba) pills and 10.25 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice). First to be arrested by Crime Suppression officers, in the Wichit area, was Weeradun “Boy” Rotjanapitthayakul, 31, found in possession of 13 ya ba pills and 5.13 grams of ya ice. Two others were also arrested. Eakkapop Thongtub
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Child porn seller arrested in Phuket sentenced to 30 years A U k rainian man – arrested in Chalong – who fought extradition for three years from his Thai jail cell has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a network of websites that catered to paedophiles around the world. Maksym Shynkarenko was arrested at his rented house in Phuket in January 2009. He was detained under a warrant from the Criminal Court, issued on January 21. Shortly after his arrest, he was transferred to the Bangkok
Remand Prison in preparation for his extradition to the US. Authorities believe Shynkarenko, now 35, was “the most significant distributor of child pornography ever prosecuted in the US”. While he apparently was not involved in paedophile offences during the brief time between his arrival and his arrest in 2009, authorities say he was using proceeds from his paedophile network and money laundering schemes. The sentence passed by US District Judge William
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Man stabbed in head in attack A young man from Prachuab Khirikhan died after being stabbed in the head on Saturday (June 21). Police were told that Surasri Jupmatta, 20, was riding his bike on Thepkasattri Rd when he was attacked by a group of men and stabbed in the head with a knife. He later died in hospital. Eakkapop Thongtub
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Walls on Tuesday was part of a plea deal reached by the Shynkarenko in early January – almost five years after his arrest in Thailand and 18 months after his extradition to the US. He will likely be deported when he is released from prison. “You have pleaded guilty to one of the most serious crimes imaginable in our culture as human beings,” Judge Walls told Shynkarenko at the sentencing. “I can’t think of anything more horrific.” Shynkarenko spoke briefly
in the US court on Tuesday. “I want to just say I regret my crime, and I am grateful for the chance to change my life,” he said. That chance will come in a high-security prison, where he will be kept mostly isolated from the rest of the prison population because of the nature of his crime. After Shynkarenko finally lost his three-year battle against extradition at the Bangkok Criminal Court in January, 2012, US authorities unsealed the indictment
of specific charges. It said he traded in tens of thousands of hardcore pornographic images and videos that depicted children, ranging from infants and toddlers to teenagers being graphically sexually assaulted or abused, in most cases by adults. Authorities say Shynkarenko, 33, was able to operate with virtual impunity out of Ukraine, long a leading source of child pornography, because of the country’s lax law enforcement against paedophiles. Bangkok Post
Six caught in large kratom bust
The men hide their faces during the press conference.
SIX THAI MEN WERE ARrested after being caught trying to pick up nearly 20kg of kratom leaves from post office boxes at the Narisorn Rd post office in Talad Yai, Phuket Town. Phuket’s Marine Police held a press conference on Tuesday (June 24) at 9pm to announce the arrests of the six men. Those arrested were named as Abdullatev Jehni, 22; Wae-
hamah Tohnahun, 27; Sakariya Duereh, 29; Mahpandee Mahdeeyoh, 25; Pon-anan Choyjit; and Yuranan Wanna, 23. They were caught trying to pick up large boxes from the post office, containing a total of 19.6kg of kratom leaves. At the press conference, Marine Police said they were given a heads-up when five suspicious boxes arrived at the poest office, all from the same
address in Bangkok. Officers showed up at the post office and waited until the six men arrived to collect the boxes. Police searched the boxes, and found the illegal kratom inside. Police charged Abdullatev, Waehamah, Pon-anan and Yuranan with illegal possession of kratom, while Sakariya and Mapandee were charged with possession with intent to sell. Eakkapop Thongtub
Korean fugitive snared in dragnet IMMIGRATION POLICE on Friday (June 20) arrested a South Korean woman wanted after skipping bail while awaiting trial three years ago on a charge of cheating a fellow Korean out of B10 million. Lee Mikyong, 48, was arrested after Immigration Officers taking part in one of a series of sweeping crimebusting raids around the island spotted her “behaving suspiciously” in a restaurant on Chao Fah West Rd. They took Lee to the Immigration Police offices in Phuket Town for questioning,
Alleged swindler Korean Lee Mikyong after her arrest. which is when they discovered that she was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant issued by Phuket Provincial Court on June 2, 2011. The warrant was issued after she failed to
appear for a court hearing on fraud charges. After being charged with jumping bail, she was sent under escort to Phuket City police station. Suthicha Sirirat
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Five held, shotguns seized in aftermath of violent mob attack POLICE AND HEAVILYarmed Navy Marines on Friday (June 20) arrested five men in Chalong on charges that on June 1 they led an attack on a small work camp, in which shotguns and petrol bombs were used. Police seized a variety of firearms from the men, including two shotguns and a semi-automatic pistol, along with an assortment of knives and machetes. They also seized ammunition. The Phuket News notes that the attack on the work camp, by a mob of some 50 people, was originally painted as a “poor encroachers versus rich landowners” confrontation, but the fact that police refused to name the arrested men suggests something more sinister may be at play. The arrests relate to an attack on a work camp on Soi Parlai, Chalong. A work camp in Soi Parlai, Chalong, opposite the Pong Pang Seafood restaurant, was attacked twice on June 1. The confrontation was supposedly over land rights,
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with the four owners of the land wanting to clear it for use by a tenant, but “local people” already living on the land being unwilling to move. The arrests came after police backed by marines from the Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet descended on the Parlai community in Chalong on June 20 in a mass search for illegal weapons and drugs. The raid was the second carried out ̶ the first was in Phuket Town on June 18. Involved were all the island’s 245 crime suppression officers and investigators, who checked 14 target places in Parlai between 5 and 8am. In addition to the mob attack arrests, they also arrested one man for illegal possession of a Czech-made CZ 9mm and 13 bullets, and another for possession of kratom. Initially, police said they were unable to identify the people who had fired the guns and thrown the firebombs, and instead arrested some people for trespass. Eakkapop Thongtub & Suthicha Sirirat
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NCPO approves big money for police stations, homes
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he National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has approved a 25 per cent increase of the existing budget for rebuilding 396 police stations nationwide to B8.36 billion, as proposed by the Royal Thai Police Office. The B1.68-billion hike was in line with standard increases in material prices and wages, said Winthai Suwaree, a spokesperson of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). “Of the total budget, B2.46 billion was for fiscal 2009-14, which can be used to build 181 buildings,” Col Winthai said. The project, which began in 2009, was allegedly fraught with corruption, and left police stations and accommodation part-finished or not even started all over the country. In Phuket the skeletons of police apartment blocks in Patong and Bang Rong stand today as testament to something being very wrong about the project. The original 12 contracts, grouped by areas to speed up construction, were later combined into one and awarded
One of the projects in the collapsed contract was for police accommodation in Patong. to a single contractor, PCC Development Co Ltd of Chiang Mai, who failed to deliver despite three extensions. The B6.67-billion contract stipulated that the government pay 15 per cent of the contract value to the contractor as advance payment. The contractor demolished many old police station buildings but failed to build new ones on schedule, leaving local police scrambling to find new workplaces. Police were often left working in tents or rented rooms,
or sharing space with monks at temples. The contract was awarded to PCC during the Abhisit Vejjajiva government in 2010, by former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who oversaw the police at that time. It was implemented further under the Yingluck Shinawatra government. Col Winthai said the corruption case, now being handled by the Department of Special Investigation, would continue. He added NCPO chief Gen
Prayuth Chan-ocha felt the project was urgent because, as a security force, the police should have a proper workplace. Gen Prayuth also asked about progress on the case against PCC. Acting police chief Pol Gen Watcharapol Prasarnratchakij told him it was proceeding as it should. Gen Watcharapol said the work done on the project had exceeded the value of the advance payment. However, damages would be sought from the contractor. Bangkok Post
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ice-Governor Jamroen Tippayaphongtada is in upbeat mode at the moment. With the clout of the Royal Thai Army behind him, he is finally making headway in his long drive to reclaim public land, particularly along the beaches of Phuket. The most highly visible change has been at Surin Beach, part of which has been stripped of all illegal structures leaving an attractive open stretch of sand dotted with palm trees. The juggernaut has now rolled on, to Laypang Beach, at the southern end of Bangtao Bay, metaphorically crushing illegal restaurants and beach clubs beneath its irresistible wheels. But why has it taken so long? V/Gov Jamroen made a telling comment this week: “I have tried to do this for a long time – about 10 years. But
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That silence was more or less guaranteed by the knowledge that those who were paying bureaucrats in order to get their own way would not hesitate to act against anyone who might be a threat. As the Japanese saying goes, “The nail that sticks up gets hammered.” It would be a very brave bureaucrat indeed who would stick his head up. But now the game has changed. The Army’s National Council for Peace and Order appears to be on a moral crusade against corruption, targeting not only those breaking the law but also those who have been assisting them. If enough corrupt officials and influential people can be removed from the game, clearings may appear in the jungle in which the light will allow honest officials to grow in stature. One can only hope this happens, and soon.
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Follow our neighbour [Re. Police to target Patong and airport mafia taxis’] The easiest way is do what they do in Singapore. Works perfectly, no need to reinvent the wheel. All taxis and tuk-tuks register with the land transport office to get a licence. All must have meters, set pick-up pricing for standard, peak and after midnight hours – with distance pricing after that. Taxis and tuk-tuks could pickup/drop off anywhere in Phuket. All hotels could have orange lights out front, so if a customer needs a ride, the doorman can turn it on and taxis/tuk-tuks can drop by and pick up. Everyone would be happy campers – but I guess this would be too easy. Mr Sniffer
Gone, gone gone [Re. Demolition orders issued to 78 more Phuket beach encroachers] Sorry, but investing one million Baht in a business and then running it 18 years... and now? After 18 years there is nothing left? I guess the illegal business
did not pay any taxes, so more or less (after salaries paid) it was all profit. And now I am just waiting for the operator to ask for compensation, because his illegal restaurant was torn down. It might have been a clever idea to save a bit of the ill-got riches. Beer Chang
Protect our shores [Re. Waves batter Phuket shoreline properties] 50 meters from the highest tide is the limit to build a building in Thailand if I remember, and after the tsunami, it was recommended to use it to protect the coastal shorelines from erosion by planting trees. Whistle Blower
A good deal in Bangkok [Re. Phuket Opinion: Making changes to Phuket’s taxi system] Please bring on a system like that followed in Bangkok. For example; I caught a metered taxi from Samut Sakhon to Don Muang on Monday and it’s a very long way. The taxi was clean, the driver courteous, and
the fare very reasonable and, including taking the tollway, the cost was B480. The journey took just over an hour. I could have taken a mini van but wouldn’t have reached there in time to catch the plane but had I done so it would have cost me just B80, including the tollway. Yes, why can’t we have a taxi or mini van service just like Bangkok? Seht1912
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post-tsunami families. Posttsunami the original structures, semi detached square boxes only about 30 sq/m each, were expanded and developed to what we see today. How much of that development was done legally? And what of the original families given the “leases”? How many have illegally sub-leased their spaces to vested interests and beach club “owners”. Clean up, clear out and do it properly this time. Allan Mossop
[Re. Disaster experts stomp on Phuket tsunami prediction] Are there no laws preventing irresponsible predictions like this, that could cause mass hysteria? Adriane Walter-Scott
Perhaps we could have a simple shaded avenue for lovers of the beach? Perhaps some public barbecue areas, some organised recycling stations and a place to buy an ice cream? Moggs
Thumbs up to the clean-up
Would you want them?
[Re. Phuket’s Surin Beach ‘may be stripped of all businesses’] The original bars were built before 1999 to provide business opportunities for local families to derive some benefit from running restaurants and bars for tourists. Not to house
[Re. Phuket hotels veto taxi stands on their land] I guess the answer is “no”, but I ask what a fool to even suggest they should be allowed to setup in the hotels. What respectable hotel would want these thugs on their premises? Laurie Howells
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Lao Mekong dam case goes to Thai court for ruling The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has accepted a case against Thai government agencies that purchased power from the Xayaburi dam in Laos. The complaint, launched by 37 villagers who live along the Mekong River, accuses the agencies of not complying with constitutional requirements before signing an agreement to purchase power from the Xayaburi dam.
PHITSANULOK
Car splits in two, but driver unhurt A businessman miraculously escaped death after he crashed his 36-million baht jet-black Lamborghini so forcefully that the vehicle was split into two. The accident occurred in Bang Rakam district at about 6pm on Tuesday. The driver was Pitak Riangsima, 40, owner of Unicity, a US-based networking marketing company.
NARATHIWAT
Broken sleeper derails train in the Deep South An inter-provincial train derailed near the Malaysian border in Narathiwat’s southern Sungai-Kolok district on Tuesday afternoon, slightly injuring two passengers and cutting services by 14 other trains for the remainder of the day. Railway authorities inspecting the scene said the derailment was caused by a broken sleeper. The accident forced 14 trains scheduled to travel on the tracks to and from Sungai-Kolok to suspend service.
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Ex-soldier busted over selling arms and ammunition A former army private was arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima province in possession of a large quantity of weapons and ammunition in a raid on a house in Muang district on Tuesday, Pol Lt Gen Detnarong Suthichanbancha, the acting chief of Region 4 Provincial Police, said. Pol Lt Gen Detnarong said the raid was carried out by a joint team of police and soldiers. Bangkok Post @thephuketnews
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NCPO sets out targets for new cab crackdown T
he National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) says its efforts to regulate taxi services in Bangkok and surrounding provinces will begin to take shape in two months. Addressing a meeting of 113 taxi cooperatives and 13 booking centres Tuesday, Maj Gen Nirandorn Samutsakhon, who heads the military junta’s task force in charge of regulating taxi services and stamping out extortion rackets, said the transport overhaul plan was divided into three stages. In the first step, the goal is to ensure proper law enforcement to prevent “influential people” from meddling with taxi service operators, said Maj Gen Nirandorn, who commands the 11th Military Circle which is responsible for security in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon. In the second step, the junta’s task force would amend transport regulations to enhance authorities’ ability to tackle problems with taxi services, which should be completed in two months. The final step will focus on ensuring the reform is sustainable, Maj Gen Nirandorn said. Meanwhile, city police say measures aimed at regulating street vendors will be carried out next month at five selected
Bangkok taxis will soon be under new regulations by the National Council for Peace and Order. Photo: Damien Ayers hotspots in the capital. Pol Maj Gen Adul Narongsak, deputy chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said the five spots were pavements on Chakkraphatdiphong Road, the Bo Bae market area, in front of King Prajadhipok Museum, in front of Ratchadamnoen Stadium, and Krung Kasem Road behind the Social Development and Human Security Ministry. Pavements in all five areas are densely packed with street vendors, leaving little room
for pedestrians. Meanwhile, Suvarnabhumi Airport Director Raweewan Netarakavesana said Tuesday the airport expected to finish installing an electronic taxiqueuing system by August. When the new system is installed, passengers will be able to book a taxi simply by pressing a button and receiving a ticket, she said. The ticket will include information such as the full name of the taxi driver and the licence plate number
Post office demands waiver for parcel damages in transit TH AILAN D POST CO IS M A K I NG customers sign a waiver agreeing not to claim damages for parcels in transit in the mail system, or it will not accept the boxes. Thailand Post’s deputy managing director Suchada Phutaraksa said that with increasing numbers of parcels being mailed, there was a greater possibility of damage. The company has taken steps to “ensure mutual understanding with senders” of the parcels dropped off for mailing. For example, she said, poorly wrapped parcels, where clerks could hear noise when they shook the box, might become damaged in transit. Many parcels given to the post office were in lightweight boxes, some of which even had been damaged before purchasing stamps. The existence of a formal waiver, however, was made known in a Facebook post by “Parnuwat London”, who uploaded an image of his parcel with a prepared post office stamp which said, “The sender agrees not to claim any damages caused in any manner as the packaging does not match Thailand Post’s criteria.”
The sender had to sign on that package before Thailand Post would accept it. Mr Parnuwat wrote on his Facebook post that he found himself “tied by the hands” and forced to accept the post office’s condition. He wrote that Thailand Post has failed to address the root of the problem, referring to the behaviour of staff handling the parcels. He suggested senders should carefully prepare a package and photograph it at the time it is handed over to postal officials, so they could be witnesses in case of damage. Thailand Post was subjected to criticism recently after a YouTube user published a clip showing workers throwing packages during the sorting process. Ms Suchada said the post official will ask senders to repack parcels in some cases. But if they insisted on sending parcels after being warned, then a worker will stamp it as in that condition, the official will put the stamp as described by “Parnuwat London”, and ask senders to sign the waiver. Bangkok Post
of the taxi, which could be useful in the event that a complaint needs to be made, Ms Raweewan said. Passengers will also be able to customise their requests for specific types of taxis, such as larger cars in the event that they have several pieces of luggage with them, she said. “The ticket will also show how many other passengers are ahead in the queue,” Ms Raweewan added. The airport is also consid-
ering installing a system to standardise fares for chartered taxi services to destinations outside of Bangkok, she said. The system would probably be connected with the airport’s taxi booking system, Ms Raweewan said. Don Mueang airport director Jaturongkhapol Sodmanee said a similar taxi booking system would be installed there as well. The new system should be available in about six months, he said. Bangkok Post
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PIA plane strafed by gunmen while landing, one dead
Gunmen opened fire on a passenger jet as it landed in Pakistan’s troubled northwest, as it descended with more than 170 passengers on board. A female passenger was killed and two stewards wounded in the attack staged amid the military’s activities against militants. The Pakistan International Airlines jet, landing in Peshawar from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, came under fire on June 24. No g r ou p h a s ye t claimed responsibility for the attack.
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PM makes plea to end reopening of WWII wounds
Singapore’s PM Lee Hsien Loong, speaking on June 24, called on Japan to turn the page on WW II, saying that persistent reopening of history worsened relations within Asia. While China and South Korea have criticized Japan on the issue, Lee said Singapore approached the issue as a partner of the Japan “which wishes it well.” “Unless you can put WWII behind you and not keep on reopening issues of comfort women, of aggression ... I think that this is going to be a continuing sore,” Lee said on on a visit to Washington. AFP
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ong Kong’s leader hit back on June 24 at mainland Chinese media criticism of an unofficial democracy poll held across the city, softening his previous stance on the ballot after turnout far exceeded organisers’ expectations. More than 700,000 people have voted so far in the informal referendum, as fears grow that Beijing will backtrack on its promise to allow Hong Kong’s voters to choose the leader they want. Hong Kong’s chief executive Leung Chun-ying said that voters had “expressed their hopes and demands” for elections of the city’s leader in 2017. He hit back at an editorial in China’s state-run Global Times newspaper condemning the poll as “an illegal farce” and saying that China’s massive 1.3 billion population outweighed opinions in Hong Kong. “Global Times yesterday came out with a piece, headlined: ‘However many involved in illegal referendum, it can’t match 1.3 billion’ – I don’t agree with that,” Leung said. “Nobody should place Hong Kong people in confronta-
Chief executive Leung Chun-ying has told Beijing that Hongkongers had “expressed their hopes and demands” for elections of the city’s leader in 2017. Photo: Nick Walker tion with mainland Chinese citizens,” he added. He also defended voters’ rights to have their say. “Many of the participating citizens have expressed their hopes and demands for the 2017 chief executive elections,” he told reporters. As of 2pm local time (1pm Thailand time) on June 24, more than 732,000 people had taken part online, via mobile phones and at polling stations. The informal referendum, organised by pro-democracy activists, sets out three options
for choosing the chief executive, all of which include civil nomination of candidates. Currently the leader is chosen by a pro-Beijing election committee. Leung’s response contrasted sharply with his initial reaction, which was in line with Beijing’s stance that the referendum proposals go against Hong Kong’s constitution. “All three options in the ballot are against the Basic Law,” Leung said on June 24, referring to Hong Kong’s constitution, shortly after the
10-day poll opened. He made no mention of the legality of the proposals five days later. But when asked by reporters, Leung rebuffed Beijing’s earlier criticisms that holding the referendum was illegal. “In our language, it [the referendum] does not have any legal basis, but it will not lead to criminal liability,” he said. “Leung’s remarks demonstrate the fact that the Hong Kong government is politically sandwiched between Beijing and the people of Hong Kong who demand to select a chief
executive through universal suffrage,” Sonny Lo, head of Social Sciences at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, told reporters. “It is the predicament of the Hong Kong government, being hard-pressed by the democrats while Beijing has already said ‘no’.” The referendum was organised by protest group Occupy Central, who say they will take over the streets of Hong Kong if the government does not include an element of civil nomination in the election for the city’s leader. Occupy leader Benny Tai has called for those taking part in the poll to join a rally on July 1 – traditionally a day when citizens protest on an array of issues. However, he told local news channel RTHK that it would be “unreasonable” to try to occupy the centre of the city on July 1 as it would not give the government enough time to respond to the poll, which ends June 29. The Global Times again criticised activists this week in its third editorial on the topic in the past four days. AFP
India seeking to bolster military hardware INDIA’S NEW DEFENCE minister stated on June 24 to speed up the procurement of military equipment after
a series of corruption scandals under the last government brought deals to a nearstandstill. Following a meeting with top naval commanders in New Delhi, Arun Jaitley said the “slow pace of acquisition” was a matter of concern for his government, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “There are several decisions in the pipeline and I think there is a good case for these processes to be expedited,” he said. “The effort of the government would be to work firnly in that direction,” Jaitley, who
In this photograph received from India’s Ministry of Defence, a missile is successfully test-fired at low altitude from the Indian Army’s Integrated Test Range, which is located in Balasore in the eastern state of Orissa. Photo: AFP is also the country’s finance minister, told reporters. Jaitley said that significant
funds must be provided to “those in the defence of the country”, hinting that a lack of resources would not stand in the way of acquisitions when he unveils his first budget next week. India is one of the world’s biggest arms importers but the collapse of a series of defence deals during the last decade of rule by the centreleft Congress party, has left the military short of key equipment required by the nation’s armed forced. In January, India was forced to cancelled a deal with the Italian-owned AgustaWest-
land to buy some 12 luxury helicopters amid allegations the company paid bribes to win the 556-million-euro (B24.5 billion) contract. India’s military has grown increasingly frustrated at the state of its equipment as it looks to defend itself against an increasingly assertive China and from its arch rival Pakistan. The navy in particular needs an urgent revamp and new hardware, with barely half of its fleet of 14 submarines operational at any one time because of the urgent need of repairs. AFP thephuketnews
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Kurds hold onto Kirkuk B
eneath the ancient citadel in Iraq’s Kirkuk, the flag of Kurdistan – green, white and red stripes overlaid with a yellow sun – flaps alongside market stalls. The city’s future has been fiercely disputed for years, with its Kurdish, Arab and Turkmen residents divided over whether it should be administered by Baghdad or the autonomous three province Kurdish region of north Iraq. But a major offensive by of Sunni militants, led by jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has only served to strengthen the conviction among Kurds that the city’s future lies with the Kurdistan region. They argue the Iraqi army’s abandonment of its posts outside Kirkuk, and the arrival of Kurdish forces known as peshmerga, shows that only Kurdish administration will protect the city. “The Iraqi army can’t protect us, they left their weapons and ran away,” says 21-yearold Ghazi Faisal, an off-duty peshmerga fighter shopping in the market. “If they were honourable and defended us, then this would not have happened to the country.” Many of the city’s Kurds are aware that Kirkuk’s Arab and Turkmen neighbours are less keen on Kurdish assertions of control. But they say the protection that the peshmerga is now providing may help sway those previously unconvinced. “I think that they will see that the peshmerga have brought stability to the city and kept everyone’s rights and freedoms,” says Sheikh Imad, a Shiite Kurd who gives only his first name.
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New hope for Guinea-Bissau Kurd forces on patrol in Kirkuk, and which is located on one of Iraq’s ethic and sectarian fault-lines. Photo: AFP “What’s most important here is stability and security, and they can provide that.” Before the Sunni advance, and the collapse of Iraqi army forces in the area, Kirkuk was subject to a complex security arrangement ref lecting its disputed status. Peshmerga patrolled north and east of the city, Iraqi army forces to the south and west, and both Iraqi police and the asayesh, Kurdish internal security forces, were present inside it. Now, the Iraqi army has disappeared, the peshmerga are patrolling in all directions outside the city, and the asayesh presence inside it has been boosted significantly. Twenty kilometres south of Kirkuk, on the edge of the Shiite Turkmen town of Taza Khurmatu, the peshmerga forces are arrayed along a defensive line above a river. They man artillery, a tank and several armoured personnel carriers, some four kilometres from where ISIL jihadists and their allies patrol. Back in the city, at his official residence, Kirkuk
provincial Governor Najm al-Din Karim plays down the significance of the peshmerga presence. “Kirkuk is still controlled by our asayesh, our police, which was the case before,” he told reporters. “Our peshmerga were here before this ... nothing has changed.” Karim is in a delicate position, as both a Kurd but also a governor of a province that is financed directly by Baghdad. He says Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki does not bear sole responsibility for the disappearance of the Iraqi army, but admits to being shocked by how quickly it withdrew. And while he dismisses claims that Kirkuk is under the control of the Kurdish regional government, he acknowledges that the militant advance has changed the direction of Iraq, and perhaps the city’s future. “One thing is clear, Iraq will be different,” he says. “I think the only hope to keep the country together is probably through three different regions through a confederation,” he says. AFP
GUINEA-BISSAU’S NEW PRESIDENT JOSE Mario Vaz on Monday (June 23) vowed to fight poverty and bring stability to the impoverished west African nation as he was sworn into office. The 57-year-old is Guinea-Bissau’s first elected leader since the army mutinied in 2012, plunging into chaos a state already in the grip of powerful cocaine cartels and beset by political violence. Standing in the nation’s capital of Bissau, before a crowd of 15,000 and leaders from across West Africa, Vaz pledged to work with other political groups to bring stability to the fragile nation of 1.6 million. “The chronic instability in which our country finds itself is not the cause of our problems,” Vaz told the crowds, blaming instead “the extreme poverty ... which we will all fight”.
Vaz, from the dominant African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), won an overwhelming 62 per cent of the vote against independent rival Nuno Gomes Nabiam in a May election. The vote was seen as a key test in a country where no elected president has ever finished his term in office. “This day brings the return to the normal constitutional order and we hope that GuineaBissau and its people will be supported by the entire international community,” Neighbouring Senegal’s President Macky Sall told reporters. Guinea-Bissau, formerly a Portuguese colony, is the only West African nation to have achieved independence through military force and, since 1974, the army and state have been in constant, often deadly, competition. AFP
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Itthipon Meesawat
GM named for Eastin Yama, Kata ABSOLUTE HOTEL SERVIces (AHS) has appointed Itthipon Meesawat General Manager of the new Eastin Yama Hotel in Kata. Mr Itthipon, who has an MA in International Tourism and Hotel Management from Southern Cross University, Australia and Naresuan University, Thailand, began his career as Guest Service Manager at Krabi’s Nakamanda Resort and Spa in 2002. After that he joined Centara Hotels & Resorts at the Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok before moving on to Sofitel Centara Grand Resort in Hua Hin. He worked then at the Centara Villas Samui and the Melati Beach Resort Samui before being recruited by AHS as General Manager of the group’s boutique U Chiang Mai in November 2012.
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Thai travel abroad still on the way up T
he Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported that 5,969,913 Thais travelled overseas in 2013, representing an increase of 4.34 per cent over 5,721,485 trips in 2012. The number represents around 8.6 per cent of Thailand’s population of 70 million. Ministry data showed that Malaysia continued to be the most popular destination because of its accessibility by road from the southern provinces. Most Thais went there for shopping or on business. Trips to Malaysia in 2013 accounted for a third of the whole, with 2,044,002 trips recorded, up 6.47 per cent from 1,919,708 trips in 2012. Laos was the second most popular destination for Thais with 963,462 trips, though this was slightly down from the 965,015 in 2013, while Singapore was third, with 426,582 trips, 10.42 per cent up from 386,341 in 2013. Travel to Malaysia and Laos was mostly overland, but for Singapore the main driver was low-cost air fares.
Scot Toon
Toon moves from Paresa to Kata Rocks
When it came to air trips abroad by Thais, Singapore was the top destination. The majority of the almost six million trips were independently booked. Package tours represented just 21 per cent, though the total was up by 20 per cent in 2012’s figure. Thailand’s outbound travel firms are regaining some trac-
tion from tour group bookings, though FIT travel still dominates thanks to the ease of internet bookings. The bulk of travel agency business to long-haul destination, being multi-point group travel, is still firmly in the hands of the trade as internet booking sites are unable to process complicated itineraries.
In the package tour market, Malaysia was the top destination with 378,122 trips, followed by Laos (135,351), China (113,797), Japan (88,927) and South Korea (64,268). In 2013, the estimated outbound spend was B146 billion, an increase of 6.20 per cent from B138 billion in 2012. TTR Weekly
NEW ZEALANDER SCOT Toon has been appointed preopening General Manager of Kata Rocks, which is scheduled to open in November this year. Mr Toon is already well known on the island for his five years as GM of the luxury pool villa resort Paresa, in Kamala. He started his hotel career at the Hayman Island Resort in Australia, then moved to the Stamford Grand in Sydney. In 2003 he joined Per AQUMM Resorts as director of human resources. He later went on to work across the Per AQUUM portfolio as opening GM of the Dhoni Mighili and The Fortress, before coming to Phuket to open Paresa.
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Q1 tourism numbers show robust growth B
usiness for Phuket’s tourist industry appears to be still robust, with arrivals in the first quarter up on the same period last year, and hotel occupancy rates reaching more than 80 per cent in the same period. Property consultants CBRE quoted official Phuket International Airport (PIA) figures as showing that the number of international arrivals in Phuket increased by 6.9 per cent to 962,953 visitors in the first quarter. CBRE attributed the rise in visitors to the increase in direct international flights to Phuket. The March 2014 survey carried out by hotel consultancy C9 Hotelworks noted that Phuket International Airport had recorded a consistent increase in passenger numbers of around 10 per cent a year between 2004 and 2013. In 2013, the airport saw a record 3.2 million international arrivals, representing a 26 per cent year-on-year growth. Chinese and Russian tourists are currently the two biggest tourist markets for Phuket, making up some 45 per cent of the total international arrivals, up from 36 per cent in 2012. In the first quarter of this year, the numbers of travellers from China and Russia
reached 225,949 and 228,691, respectively. Three other major sources of tourists to Phuket are Australia, South Korea and Malaysia, according to C9 Hotelworks. In terms of the hotel occupancy rate, the CBRE survey found that the average occupancy of “high-end” accommodation (those hotels charging B2,000 or more per night) reached more than 80 per cent in the first quarter of this year. On the supply front, Phuket is expected to see eight new
hotel openings with a total of 971 rooms. The island currently has 47,112 hotel rooms, according toC9 Hotelworks. Thawatchai Arunyik, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “These figures for Phuket for the first quarter of 2014 are very positive and show that visitors are confident that Thailand is still a safe and attractive destination to come for holidays and to travel to.” “Now that the curfew has been lifted nationwide, many tourist destinations as well as
hotels, airlines and shopping malls are offering some great bargains to bring tourists back in larger numbers and restore visitors’ confidence in Thailand as an appealing and welcoming destination,” he said. The effect of the May 22 coup has yet to be factored into the equation. The figures for the second quarter will show whether the coup has frightened people away or whether, as the TAT would argue, a perceived increase in safety in Thailand has had the opposite effect.
Adviser to prime ministers to speak on coup THE EVENING OF JULY 3 promises to be a fascinating one for anyone interested in recent developments in Thai politics, when consultant Graham Catterwell speaks at an event organised in Phuket by the British Chamber of Commerce of Thailand. Mr Catterwell has been close to the centre of Thai politics since the late 1970s, when he worked for the thenPrime Minister General Kriangsak Chomanan. Officially his title was International Affairs Advisor, but Mr Catterwell explains, “It sounds like a grand title, but the main task was to produce what the General himself described as a daily ‘idiot’s guide to what happened in the world yesterday and overnight’, because the massive turgid tomes produced by the Foreign Ministry proved too much of a challenge.” Since then Mr Catterwell has never been far from the centre of political power. His LinkedIn profile describes him as a “political, security, business and economic intelligence adviser to companies, governments and military”, adding, “There is nobody in any
Gen Kriangsak Chomanan ordered a daily ‘idiot’s guide’ to world events. Photo: Jimmy Carter Library power structure in Thailand that he doesn’t know, or can’t access.” During his time in high political circles, he has had an inside view of the attempted coup of 1981 and the three coups of 1991, 2006 and, of course, 2014. His LinkedIn entry notes, “He has of course been very closely following recent developments, and appreciates a close working relationship with military intelligence.” Class Act Media is a cosponsor of the event, which takes place at 6:30pm at the Amari in Patong. Entry costs B850, which will include a buffet dinner and soft drinks. To book a seat, visit tin yurl.com/catterwellphuket
DK law firm goes international
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul version of the LLC, is using an Airbus A330 on its inaugural route, between Bangkok and Seoul. Photo: Alec Wilson
Thai AirAsia X debuts
THAILAND’S FIRST BUDget long-haul airline, Bangkokbased Thai AirAsia X, launched its inaugural flight last week, as AirAsia continues its rapid expansion following the recent launch of AirAsia India. As Thailand’s first budget, long-haul airline, Thai AirAsia X will be serving the Bangkok-Seoul route, operating daily between Don Muang International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport with an Airbus A330-300, with future routes planned for Tokyo and Osaka. “Our inaugural flight marks @thephuketnews
a huge milestone for Thai AirAsia X. In addition to being the airline’s first commercial flight, it is also a historical moment in Thai aviation as it marks the day when the first Thai low-fare, long-haul carrier took off to the skies,” Thai AirAsia X chief executive officer Nadda Buranasiri said at the inauguration. The launch of Thai AirAsia X makes it the seventh carrier under the AirAsia Group, with carriers in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and India. “As a new member of the
AirAsia family, Thai AirAsia X is pleased to complement and strengthen the group’s existing network with its long haul flights. “We look forward to connecting people to farther destinations with our affordable fares and excellent connectivity.” Thai AirAsia X is also considering other potential longhaul markets such as China, Russia, Australia, Eastern Europe and Africa, with the overseas expansion aiming to attract both leisure and business travellers. ETB News
PHUKET AND BANGKOK LAW FIRM Duensing Kippen, which provides legal advice columns for The Phuket News, has gone “international” by joining the International Alliance of Law Firms (IALF). The IALF is an affiliation of prominent law firms represented across the globe that provides clients a rapid and effective response to their international business challenges. “The Alliance has 63 member firms with more than 100 offices in 45 countries.” DK co-founder Jerrold Kippen said, “Although each firm in the Alliance is indepen-
dent, we are now more tightly networked and connected internationally than the global law firm brands operating in Thailand that share the same branding, but which charge significantly more because of this branding. “It means a significant commitment for us in terms of annual compliance reviews, and mandatory global and regional meetings. “However, the quality of attorneys and staff in the Alliance is truly impressive and top-tier. With our new global footprint, we are now able to provide our clients with high quality legal services worldwide.”
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16 WEIRD NEWS
THE BIG LIST Ghost Shots Photobombing and selfies are not just for the living!
The Lady of Bachelor’s Grove: Considered one of the most haunted places in the Chicago area, Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery in Bremen Township, Illinois is also the home of one of the most famous ghost sightings in history. On August 10, 1991, members of the Ghost Research Society were investigating the paranormal activity in the area when researcher Mari Huff took a black and white photo with a high-speed infrared camera. The result was a shot of a woman sitting on a tombstone all by her lonesome. The photo was published in newspapers all around America. The Group Photo: In 1919, Freddy Jackson was working as an air mechanic in the Royal Air Force during World War I when he was killed in a freak accident by an airplane propeller at the HMS Daedalus training facility. On the day of his funeral two days later, his squadron gathered together for a group photo. Behind one of his fellow airmen was the face of the late Freddy Jackson. Members of the squadron recognised Jackson’s face and suggested that he, unaware of his death, decided to show up for picture day. The Brown Lady: When Charles Townshend found out his wife, Lady Dorothy Walpole, had committed adultery in the 18th century, the Brit had her locked inside the family mansion at Raynham Hall in Norfolk until her death from smallpox in 1726. In 1936, Country Life magazine photographers were taking photos of the house when they saw a misty figure gliding down the stairs. They snapped the photos and out came a pictures of ‘The Brown Lady’, so-called for her brown brocade dress. While there have been sightings before the photo, interestingly there have been no reports of sightings since the picture was taken.
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New home for world’s most expensive stamp W hen it was first m a de i n 1856, the world’s rarest stamp sold for a measly one penny in Britain. Last week, the 2.5cm-wide postage fetched a total of £5.6million (B310 billion) at an auction in New York City. The entire auction lasted just two minutes and was sold to an anonymous private collector. “This stamp is the Mona Lisa of philately – it is not the finest stamp out there but it has captured the imaginations of collectors around the world,” said David Redden, vice chairman of Sotheby’s auction house.
Only one out of the three that were originally made over 150 years ago have survived. Created in British Guiana (a former British colony that is now known as Guyana), the
stamp changed hands several times and was last owned by American millionairemurderer John du Pont who died in 2010. About 80 per cent of the
Wake-up Cowboy: In 1996, Ike Clanton dressed up as a cowboy from the 1880s and decided to have his friend take some snapshots at Boothill Graveyard in famous Tombstone, Arizona. With no one else around, he and a photographer took the photos, one of which depicted a mysterious figure lurking in the background. The figure looks to be arising from a grave. After developing the photos, the two friends tried to recreate the shot but found it impossible without having the legs visible.
proceeds from the stamp’s sale will reportedly go towards the family of one of du Pont’s friends while the remaining 20 per cent will be given to the Eurasian Pacific Wildlife Foundation. The previous record for a stamp sale was £2 million (B110 billion) in 1996. “I have to say I’m a little sad to see it go – when I was eight years old this was the most precious object in the entire world, and I never dreamed I would have it in my hands,” Redden said “This stamp has been a legend ever since the 19th century.”
Notorious UK criminal sells his art for mother’s holiday A CRIMINAL KNOWN AS one of Britain’s most violent prisoners has raised thousands of pounds to send his mother on holiday by selling some of his artwork. Paintings by Charles Bronson, 61 – who is serving a life sentence for robbery and kidnap and has earned public notoriety for a series of attacks in jail – were sold as part of an auction of the possessions of London gangster Ronnie Kray, who died in 1995. Bronson’s Fantasy Impression, showing the moustachioed prisoner sunbathing on a beach, sold for £1,000 (B55,000), while his Broadmoor Lunatic Asylum and a self-portrait each sold for £950 (B52,000). Impression of Bedlam, a
cartoon about the former psychiatric hospital reading “born insane” and “sick bastards are only human”, sold for £680 (B37,500). Auctioneer Jonathan Humbert said Bronson had asked Kray’s second wife Kate to
include his paintings in the sale because he had upset his mother and wanted to make it up to her. “Charles Bronson recently had a rumble with 12 prison guards. In a letter to Kate Kray, he states remorse at upsetting his mother and, accordingly, asked if some of his artwork could be included in the sale so as to generate funds to send his mother on holiday,” Humbert said. Press reports of the May incident said that Bronson, a fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football team, had coated himself in butter to be more slippery before attacking the guards in anger because arch-north London rivals Arsenal had won the FA cup. AFP
Tourist takes photo of ghost during tour The Fire Girl: As a fire at Wem Town Hall in England raged on in November 1995, local photographer Tony O’Rahilly decided to take snapshots of the blaze. One of the photographs would later become a source of fright as it clearly depicts a little girl standing in front of the inferno. While there was no girl at the scene or in the burning building, others have their theories. One of the theories say that she is a girl named Jane Churm who accidentally started the fire in 1677. She died in that blaze.
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DURING AN EXCURSION of the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco earlier this month, British tourist Sheila SillerWalsh busted out her iPhone to take some snapshots. When she looked at the photographs just seconds later, she saw a mysterious, shadowy figure staring directly into the camera from the inmates’ visitation waiting room. “I knew straight away that the woman in the photo was a ghost and showed the snap to [my friend].” “From that point onwards, I wasn’t interested in the Alcatraz tour anymore. I just kept looking at the picture over and over again!” The legendary prison operated from 1934 to 1963 and
housed many of America’s most ruthless criminals including Al Capone and Robert Stroud. While none of the prison staff could recognise the figure, several former guards have previously reported paranormal activity within the notorious jailhouse. “The woman’s hair and
clothing is from a different era – it looks like she’s from the 1930s or 40s. I have no logical explanation for the girl in the picture – I’m baffled by her! It’s funny because she’s staring right at the camera, with a knowing look,” said her Shiela-Siller’s travelling partner, Paul.
US man trapped in plane toilet on flight to Hong Kong A 15-HOUR FLIGHT to Hong Kong proved a particular ordeal for one US passenger who accidentally trapped his middle finger in a toilet rubbish bin early June 18, police said. Police said in a statement the 32-year-old suffered the accident on a Cathay Pacific flight. The passenger on the flight from Newark became trapped more than one hour before landing when he threw away some garbage, the South China Morning Post reported. He had to stand alone in the washroom during the landing after flying for over 14 hours, it said. Police said the man was able to free his hand with the help of firefighters after the plane landed and did not need hospital treatment. The airline refused to comment on the incident. AFP thephuketnews
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Fostering the artist within
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hirteen talented students at Kajonkiet International School Phuket (KISP) in Kathu were given an ample opportunity to explore the artist within and take ownership of their school – by decorating it. “Our building is still relatively new and we wanted to find a way to decorate the school walls. We have a lot of talented artists in the school and thought it would be great to decorate the school with the children’s own work,” said Head of Primary Nicola Chokkuea. And so the school held a competition for the children to create their own designs for a canvass of their own; one design was selected from each class, giving children the opportunity to create their very own canvass of their design, with the selected works displayed in a gallery on Monday (June 23) before being hung on the school’s walls. “We have a great artistic team of teachers who have been great in supporting the children through the project including Miss Nicole Raymond, Mrs Sharron Barratt, Miss Dana Pullen and Mr Greg Saiwipas.
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My Pony on the rainbow by Mint (Year 3H)
Waves by Sofia (Year 2)
Rainbow by Ferry (Year 1)
KIS bird by Holly (Year 4)
Rainbow heart by Cartoon (Year 3C)
Sailing at sunset by Jessica (Year 6)
Butterfly girl by Keen (Year 7)
Creative by Piano (Year 7)
Untitled by Phu (Year 8)
The unusual girl by Arena (Year 8)
Lady Rose by Lika (Year 8)
Music by Noon (Year 8)
Fruits’ still life by Patty (Year 5) “ We are holding the art exhibition as a way to celebrate the children’s hard work and so that the school community can share in the talents that our children have here at KIS. “Some of our children may be artists in the making and so giving them the opportunity to have a piece of Art work exhibited may ignite their future as an artist,” she said. The school is planning to hold the same project every year so as to encourage future artistic talents and to keep the school building beautifully decorated, she added
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Modelling UN for the day
With the end of year performance quickly approaching, Year 5A class, led by their teacher Heidi St. Hill, got started making the last part of their costumes. Using their knowledge of Aztec patterns and colours, they created hand-painted shirts which they will wear with the rest of their costumes.
Good Start for music and art
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tudents and teachers from HeadStart International School have been busily getting ready for the Music and Arts Celebration Day, which will take place on the June 28 at Simon Star in Phuket Town from 10am to-3pm. HeadStart students, all the way from preschool to the secondary level,
will be involved in making this event a success either by being one of the performers in the Around the World in 120 minutes production or by being a volunteer assisting with the organisation of the event. This event is open to the public. You can purchase a ticket for B300 either at the HeadStart office or at the door of the event itself.
The fruit of their loincloths
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esign students aged 17-25 years are invited to enter the “Future Park Young Designer Contest 2014” to compete for cash prizes worth more than 200,000 baht, plus a trophy from HRH Princess Srirasm. Held under the concept of “Asean Identity”, the competition is a platform for university students with a passion for fashion design to show off their creativity. Contestants must design and create a collection of casual outfits for a father, a mother and a son or a daughter. The outfits must be wearable, beautiful and meaningful, using Thai loincloth (pa kao mah
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for men or pa toong for women) as the primary material. The designs must be original and have never been used in other competitions.
Entries should be submitted to the information counter, ground floor of Future Park, Phahon Yothin Road, by July 3. Call 02-958-0011 ext 1812.
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he first ever Model United Nations (MUN) Day at British International School Phuket (BISP) was held on Tuesday (June 24). Some 85 year 10 and 12 students spent the day learning about different countries and their perspectives on the United Nations Millennium goal to eradicate extreme world hunger and poverty by 2015. Organised and run by Ngoc Minh ‘Tri’ Hoang, 17, (pictured), the one day conference began with fact-finding fun about each of the countries represented and was followed by formal speeches, debates and the final resolution. The students acted in role as delegates from 23 countries and came up with peaceful solutions to this global concern. All participating agreed the day was a wonderful way to increase their world-wide awareness.
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Life in slow lane gains momentum THAI EYE Kanokwan Homcha-aim kanokwan@myseek.org
For slow food people, food is not the only focus; they also give importance to culture, livelihoods and local wisdom.
An idea that started small, the Slow Food movement has gone global, currently with 100,000 members in 150 countries.
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e live in a world where technology is designed to meet the desire to be faster than a millisecond and cater to a lot of people, all looking for the capability to do new and exciting things. However, not everybody likes to live their life at such a high pace where you have to do multiple things in a given period of time. Instead some choose to do things in longer, more traditional time frames, and live their life at their own pace. These people spend time enjoying the beauty of the moment instead of rushing things. You can choose to do so too – start with yourself and then a small group of friends or colleagues; presently, the “slow life” concept is an idea catching on across the world.
Slow Food
Started in Italy in 1986 when fast food giants McDonalds had planned to open a branch in Rome. A group of people in a small town called Bra led by a food columnist, Mr. Carlo Petrini, started to resist McDonald’s efforts to speed things up by creating a movement called “Slow food”. With a slug as the symbol, they encouraged people to recognize the importance of culinary delights and take their time to enjoy the taste of food and savour the experience while enjoying time out with their friends. Their philosophy is “Good, Clean, and Fair” which means the food is not only tasty but produced in a hygienic way, environmentally-friendly and at a reasonable price, while at the same time ensuring agriculturists and food suppliers get paid fairly for their investment. For slow food people, food is not the only focus; they also give importance to culture, livelihoods and local wisdom. Since consumer choices indicate the market and type of goods, consumers should consider food
Slow down and you’ll see a lot more. Above: Cycling Torres del Paine in Chille. Photo: Moebiusuibeom sources and processes, together with support for local producers on seasonal products and help to conserve biodiversity of indigenous/native species. By this concept, the people’s role becomes “coproducer” rather than just a consumer. An idea that started small, the slow food movement expanded globally to over 100,000 members in 150 countries. Currently, on almost any day of the year you can find slow food events taking place somewhere in the world, as well as a world conference of slow food enthusiasts every two years.
Slow City
Inspired by the slow food movement, four mayors of small cities in Italy came together to form a slow city movement called “Cittaslow” in 1999, which’s aimed at improving the quality of life in towns by slowing down its overall pace. City life doesn’t mean living faster and competing with each other to survive. Cittaslow refused mainstream globalization of a consumer-based society and chose to go slow while still remaining up to date by developing their cities based on community cooperation and clean and environmentally friendly technologies without neglecting local culture and natural resources. The product: an improved well-being for both residents and tourists. Currently there are 187 cities in 28 countries participating under the Cittaslow International Network. Cit-
taslow members are towns with less than 50,000 population and must score at least 50 per cent in a self-assessment process against the set of Cittaslow criteria which covers issues such as environmental policy, public transportation and local produce supported by the community.
Slow Travel
It is quite normal that you love to spend time efficiently on your vacation trip. You’d like to visit as many places as possible under limited vacation time so you can show loads of pictures to your friends on your favourite social media channels. By doing that, you feel exhausted rather than relaxed or joyful. You knew a bit about the places you just visited and sometime you couldn’t even remember when you were there. But another kind of traveller – a slow traveller – chooses to enjoy every moment of their path rather than rushing to the next destination. Slow travellers define themselves as “temporary residents”. They spend around one week per town or city in order to absorb every detail of the local way of life – local people’s livelihood, food, arts and culture, for example A slow traveller also enjoys finding their own local treasures/secret places, be it a restaurant, temple, an art gallery and so forth. Slow travel also involves more travelling by boat, train, and bicycle rather than airplane.
Coastal clean-ups in the horizon
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arine tourism stakeholders met last Thursday (June 19) to discuss upcoming coastal cleanup projects. Boat owners held one meeting in the afternoon at the Greenman in Chalong, while members of Go Eco Phuket (GEP) met in the evening at Andaman Ocean Safari. In the latter meeting, GEP members were informed that the boat owners had decided to organize a “Dive Against Debris” clean-up day on August 27 on their own and independent from any organization. At that meeting the boat owners expressed concern over having the event over HM The Queen’s Birthday weekend (August 9-10, while HM’s birthday is on August 12) as part of a larger event with GEP and other
organizations due to various factors. However, GEP may still request assistance from the dive community for the Queens birthday event. Joe Diver
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Where to find fun with the kids? PHUKET FOR KIDS Donna Stephens editor@classactmedia.co.th
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uestion: We have just moved to Phuket for a few months with our 14-monthold. I wondered if you would be able to give me any hints or tips on places to go with her for entertainment, activities and socialising with other children. Are there any regular playgroups? We are currently based in Kamala but happy to travel.
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When the going gets tough, Phuket is just the place to turn that frown upside down. Photo: Kyle Flood
Dear Clare, thank you for your question. There are more and more opportunities to be out and about with children on Phuket. Here are a few suggestions to get you and your toddler started: Central Festival has a Gymboree centre (gymboree.co.th) in the basement. Very well organised and excellent activities for young children. FunStart (funstartphuket.com) have a play centre in the Kathu area. There is a café, pool and a fantastic ball enclosure ideal for toddlers. Phuket Chicky Net (chickynet.com) is a site for women on Phuket. They have groups, forums and there is a Phuket mum’s group where you can meet other mums and join playgroups. The British International School, Phuket (bisphuket.ac.th) hold a toddler Stay and Play group Thursday mornings which is open to the all the Phuket Community.
Big C Foundation hands over new building to local school
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he Big C Foundation, a charitable organisation, officially handed over a building it had funded to school administrators and teachers of Wichit Songkhram School at a recent ceremony. The building, named Big C 37, comes equipped with office furniture and school accessories, was valued by the foundation at B1.8 million. The Foundation also donated a volume of Asean Econmic Community related books in a glass case for the school’s library. The books and case are valued at B35,000. The handover ceremony was chaired by Governor Maitri Inthusut and attended by the Director of Phuket Regional Primary Education Office Chalam Atthatham as well as school director Thiwa Limsanguan, teachers, students, community leaders as well as Big C manager Prapruet Saiwattanasuk and Big
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C staff. In her speech, Big C Foundation Director Supatra Yenkasem revealed that the foundation has funded the construction of 37 school buildings throughout Thailand so far. In 2014, construction projects for four schools are planned in four provinces: Buriram, Lampoon, Sukhothai and Ratchaburi. During the past 11 years, the Foundation has gifted over 34,200 educational grants to secondary school students totaling B18.6 million. In 2014, there are plans to offer 6,200 such grants. The Foundation also funds educational camps for secondary students, teachers training, construction of sport fields, libraries and book donations, among others. The foundation has spent a total of B320 million baht thus far. The school building for Wichitsongkram School features a twostorey concrete reinforced frame comprising three fully equipped classrooms.
One of Phuket’s newest attractions for families with youngsters is the Kids Club in Patong. One of the newer venues to come to Phuket is the Kids Club in Patong (thek idsclubphuket.com) which boasts an enormous ball park and holds events and activities. Hope this helps get you started, Donna
What to do in summer?
More and more people are opting to stay on Phuket and enjoy the green season. There is more to do on Phuket in the green
season: surfing, sailing, painting, football, dance and drama. Phuket for Kids calendar will be a single portal where parents can view all the events and activities happening on Phuket during the July and August holiday period. If you would like to check out the events or even add your event to the calendar simply go online to phuketforkids.com. You will be surprised at just how much is going on in Phuket over the summer season!
Tune gives teddies to tots
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eing a sick child is no picnic – but things can only get better with a cute teddy bear to share your troubles and lift your spirits. That is the thinking behind Tune Hotels’ latest community spirit initiative, as Asia’s pioneering ‘value on a budget’ hotel group gave dozens of cuddly teddy bears to sick or injured children in Thailand. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavour by hotel owner, Red Planet Hotels saw scores of teddy bears presented to sick or injured children earlier this month, cheering up many who had not had much to smile about lately. Tune staff teamed up with community leaders to distribute the comforting toys in Patong, Phuket as well as in Bangkok, Pattaya and Haad Yai. The international
chain famed for its power showers and five star beds has a presence in all four cities. “From the beginning of the company, Tune Hotels has been fully committed to CSR and the communities in which we operate,” said Aticha Pasaprates, Red Planet Hotels Country Head Thailand. “Giving back is
a core commitment for us, there’s something even more special about seeing a smile break out on a sad young face. “This was a particularly satisfying project given the recipients, and we look forward to partnering members of our communities in many more initiatives in the future.”
6 HEALTH
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Learning to live healthier Kiri Heald editor@classactmedia.co.th
I’m not going to lie, it wasn’t easy but it was worth it. The experience gave me a new perspective on my health, my diet and my fitness, and how important it is to look after yourself.
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needed to do something for myself. As a mother of two small children, I have found it increasingly hard to keep on top of my fitness routine recently, let alone when you also factor in the overindulging that comes with visitors over high season. It was time for a jump start, and I desperately needed some sleep. Then I found the perfect solution: Santosa’s personalised, threeday “Active Cleanse”. I arrived early on Friday morning to be greeted by Santosa Wellness Center Manager Sarah Nockles. She gave me a comprehensive tour of the facilities and sat me down to go through my schedule for the next three days, and to fully explain the benefits of the “active cleanse” and what to expect – physically and mentally. A raw vegan diet supplemented with fresh juices is provided, and you are encouraged to join as many of the fitness classes on offer as you like, and, in addition, use their sauna, ice pool and gym. I was given a “Detox Diary” in which to record my diet, timetable and progress, plus reflect on my mind, body and spiritual health. The latter helps you to take control and be more self-aware. I was too late to join the yoga class that morning, but Head Chef Manoj Poudel was waiting at the Santosa Vegetarian Restaurant to give me my first of several daily raw cooking classes. Yes, probably like many of you, I was very sceptical about the whole raw vegan food diet, but Manoj taught me some great family-friendly recipes over the course of my stay, as well as showed me how to prepare and source ingredients and make my own sun-dried tomatoes without a dehydrator. My favourite dishes were probably the “Caesar” salad with a flavourful creamy dressing made from, surprise, cashews, and the decadent chocolate fudge that is actually healthy for you. Next up was one of the many fitness classes that I enjoyed during my stay. Although I do go to the gym fairly regularly, I felt the classes were challenging and well presented with a qualified trainer. The TRX Class was amazing and something I had never tried before – it really works your core and I like how
it used your body weight as resistance (by long handles hung from the ceiling). Also as part of my cleanse I had a personal training class that allowed me to focus on some key areas and get advice on exercises I could do at home. While I’ve never been a “yoga person”, since it was recommended by Sarah I made sure to attend the next session. I found it to be very helpful in stretching out my sore muscles and releasing tension. Once again, the instructor (The Phuket News’ columnist Kim White) was very knowledgeable and made sure that my posture was correct, assisting me to get into the position required. Morning meditation was also something new for me, as in my busy life I rarely have time to sit down for 20 minutes, let alone think about “nothing”. But I was surprised at the calm and peacefulness it gave me, really helping to put me in the right frame of mind for the rest of the day. Of course, one of the highlights every day was a body massage. Exactly the kind of pampering a person needs with all this exercising and healthy eating. I looked forward to nodding off for an hour while the masseuse kneaded and smoothed my aches away. After classes were done for the day, I headed for the steam room and ice bath. What an experience – sitting in a boiling sauna until you’re really hot, then running and climbing into an ice bath for as long as you can stand it then running back into the hot sauna. The
first time I tried the ice bath I was only able to submerge my lower half for a few seconds, but by the time I left I got completely in for a count of 10. The ice bath/sauna improves circulation and increases energy and wellbeing, plus relieves pain (or as Sarah explained to me, it shocks your body into survival mode, so it needs to repair itself faster). I took my meals in the restaurant. Having eaten it for three days straight, I now know that raw food is definitely not boring or bland. Manoj – a trained hotel chef – has come up with some great flavours and textures, playing on classic favourites such as zucchini pasta with tomato sauce, raw ravioli with salads, and the rather moreish healthy “crackers” made in the dehydrator. Great service and presentation with a view overlooking Kata and the ocean, were bonuses. My schedule probably sounds busy, but there was an adequate amount of down time, during which I read a book, took photos and relaxed. I avoided the TV and the internet (mostly) and I slept, man did I sleep. I haven’t slept so well in three years! I’m not going to lie, it wasn’t easy but it was worth it. The experience gave me a new perspective on my health, my diet and my fitness, and how important it is to look after yourself. What I enjoyed the most are the classes that Santosa offers, with professional, qualified instructors, which are open to both guests and the general public (they even offer special discount rates for “locals” like me). Even if you’re not training here, I recommend trying the restaurant, which also does cooked vegan food, and is a great option for the island’s vegans. And so, after three days of healthy eating and exercising, did I celebrate by picking up an extra large pizza and a tub of ice cream? I’m not going to lie, I was tempted, but I refrained. Maybe things are changing – thanks Santosa. For more information on classes and courses, visit santosaphuket.com
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Beauty is more than skin deep SPONSORED
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hese days, there are so many beauty and cosmetic clinics around, all seeming to offer similar “magic” fixes for all your skin problems and needs – acne, wrinkles, scars, moles and so on – and they’re all anxious to take your money. But, the problem with such a vast selection is in knowing who to trust – which product or treatment is right for you? “There are many factors to healthy skin,” explains Wimolpan Cintornvich, M.D., cosmetic and dermatology specialist at Rajdhevee Clinic’s Phuket branch, located on the fourth floor of Central Festival. “Treatment is only one part. Sure, you can treat skin problems but more importantly you need to identify or diagnose the underlying cause.” Ms Wimolpan, or Dr Wi, believes in a holistic health approach. “Acne, for example, is not only caused by hormones, but often caused by lifestyle factors, such as irregular sleeping patterns, stress and diet... So even if you take medication or have laser treatment, but don’t address the cause, then the acne can comeback as soon as you stop treatment. A healthy lifestyle is key,” she notes. Dr Wi – who earned her M.D. title
BEAUTY SPECIALISTS: Dr Wi and her English-speaking staff are ready to make you feel and look younger. from the Prince of Songkhla University Haad Yai’s Faculty of Medicine before working three years at Chiang Rai Prachunukro Hospital, then one year as an intern at King Mongkut Hospital in Bangkok prior to completing a two-year cosmetic dermatology training course at the Lions Suphannahong Institue in Bangkok – is certainly the perfect model for beautiful and healthy skin. She looks fresh out of high school, and it’s hard to believe she’s already 35. Dr Wi has applied laser treatments and skin creams from her own clinic. So how is Rajdhevee different from other beauty clinics? Aside from the fact that it’s been around for 37 years and now has 49
Wet season alert: Health Ministry
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he Public Health Ministry has come out to warn the general public to take extra care of their health during the rainy season. Public Health Ministry Permanent-Secretary Dr Narong Sahametapat said that continuous rainfall has caused the weather to be humid and could have an effect on people with weak health conditions or those with low immune systems to easily contract respiratory illnesses. The illnesses most commonly found and are deemed lethal could include pneumonia, which is the number one killer among all infectious diseases in the elderly and children under 5 years old. Therefore, a strict measure has been implemented for every provincial @thephuketnews
public health doctor to help promote and encourage the public to take extra care of their health. People are encouraged to wear a sufficient amount of clothes to keep them warm, and immediately take a shower and change out of wet clothes after being in the rain. Risk groups include the elderly of 65 years and above, children from 6 months old up to 2 years, pregnant women, as well as those with chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart disease, kidney failure, chemotherapy patients, and diabetic patients. Those in the risk group can receive the flu vaccine free of charge at any hospital under the auspices of the public health ministry. NNT
branches throughout the kingdom, Dr Wi stresses that all of its treatments are proven academically. “All of Rajdhevee Clinic’s treatments draw inspiration from medical research and international journals, and are anchored by our key philosophy of medically driven beauty. And before we even launch these treatments they are rigorously tested for at least a year,” she says “Before serving the patients in their branch, all the clinics’ staff must attend a training course which covers service knowledge, skin knowledge, and communication skills,” she adds Cutting-edge technology is another advantage. The Phuket clinic is equipped with a wide selection of laser
equipment – fractional (Finescan Erbium 1,550 nanometers), Q-switched, ND-Yag and Carbon dioxide, just to name a few. Aside from treatments for skin problems – acne, freckles, moles, nevus, dermatitis/eczema, skin tumors and cancer, unwanted hair, scars and keloid, among others – the clinic also offers some of the latest rejuvenation therapies and treatments, and is stocked with a wide range of award-winning Thai FDA approved skincare products, facial masks, and considerable options for Botox and fillers (Restylane from Sweden and Juvederm from USA, for example). But beauty is only skin deep, right? Well, it’s deeper than that. “It’s important that we look good on the outside, as it makes us feel good and confident inside, which will in turn increase opportunities,” says Dr Wi. Beyond vanity, she stresses that other more serious skin problems should not be neglected. “We can perform biopsies and postcancer follow-ups. With risks like cancer, early detection and prevention are very important,” she stresses. For a free facial skin check (samples sent to main lab) and consultation, be sure to drop in to the Rajdhevee Clinic on the fourth floor of Central Festival Phuket. Open from 11am until 8pm daily, call ahead 076-367-011.
8 DINING
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A Hoot of a time in Patong GASTRONAUT G-Star editor@classactmedia.co.th
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rom humble beginnings 30 years ago in Clearwater, Florida, Hooters has now become three impressive things: an American icon, an international phenomenon and the latest addition to Phuket’s restaurant scene. It definitely has a very American menu with everything your Yankee Doodle Dandee heart could wish for, plus a Spicy Thai Beef Salad – the only notable Asian addition. Two immediate thoughts as we enter: there are more female diners than male (seriously) and the hiring policy is far more equal-opportunity than you might think. In fact the ideals of the Korean-born, Manchester-
raised, General Manager Bok Shin, is “Anyone should have a chance to work here”. Her staff are smiley and attentive and come from all walks of life with varied backgrounds and experiences. But Bok’s handpicked staff are going to have to learn fast as the restaurant was busy on a Tuesday night in low season – and not many places are saying that right now. The food is all prepared and cooked fresh in-house, including the breading and seasoning for the restaurant’s famous chicken wings, which adds to the flavor of the food. It can also add to the time it takes to serve, but definitely worth the wait. Luckily there is an extensive cocktail menu to choose from while you wait, plus several choices of draught on tap. We ordered the Daytona spiced wings and the barbecue burger and we tucked (our napkins) in and got started. The wings are spicy, but not explosive (although I suspect the Triple Dog Dare sauce is if you like it hot). The wings are very meaty, particularly the drumsticks. They give you that finger licking satisfaction without the need for a shower like some sauces leave you with. The burger was delicious; I could taste the beef, the bacon and the cheese, so it was well proportioned. Given the burger was cut in half
and put down several times to take notes (unusual for me when eating), the bun did a great job holding everything together. The beef patties were cooked medium, so juicy enough to be very tasty but dry enough not to turn everything messy. Next, a frosty pint of my favourite draught arrived (and quickly disappeared) which was very welcome on what was a warm summer’s night. It has to be said at this point I was ready to agree that ‘Hooters Makes you happy’ – the company’s new slogan. At about 9pm the DJ started up and spun a few tunes, but it is worth noting that Hooters has seating for a further 30 people inside and up the stairs should you prefer a quieter place to enjoy your meal. For meetings of larger groups, this is ideal. If you have had your fill of pad Thai and green curry I would highly recommend Hooters for comfort food from the good ol’ US of A, and a fun night out – for everyone, not just the boys!
Clockwise, from top left, the women that Hooters is famous for; Hooters breaded chicken wings; and the Daytona wings.
Did you know? •Hooters has over 430 locations in 28 countries. •The first Hooters opened on October 4, 1983. •32 per cent of Hooters Management Team and Corporate Staff are female. thephuketnews
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A Sommarsolståndet feast as good as Mum’s home cooking Nick Walker editor@classactmedia.co.th
The highlights included various intriguing canapés, like the miniature meatball sandwiches and morsals of peppersmoked salmon.
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do try, whenever possible, to honour the traditions of my mother’s country (and the land of my birth). And Midsommar – the Summer Solstice – is one of the most important festive dates in the Swedish calendar, a celebration based on a traditional feast enjoyed with friends and family, on the longest day of the year. The celebration is usually enjoyed in balmy weather (by Nordic standards), about three months away from the first wintry winds to sweep in from the Baltic and is a marvellous time to be in Sweden. Being eight degrees north of the equator instead of near the Arctic Circle, I did the next best thing and proceeded straight to Two Chefs in Kamala, a restaurant of regional renown and famed for its Swedish offerings. First thing I noticed was the mellow acoustic soundtrack, courtesy of the winsome young in-house musician, which immediately put me in a good mood. I opted for the buffet. How good was it? A feast for champions, a meal fit for a Viking warrior, and a welcome Sunday reward for a working man of distinction. Delicious enough for two platefuls. Basically, quite a bellyful. The highlights included the various intriguing canapés, like the miniature meatball sandwiches and pepper-smoked salmon. The skewers of salmon and other morals. The various breads and potatos, grilled to a high-standard not often found in Phuket. Another highlight were their two kinds of pickled herring. There are many varieties, but serendipi-
AROY MAAK! Khao man gai, also known along Yaowarat Road past the large Tesco as Hainanese Chicken Rice, is boiled chicken in broth, and is served with rice. Khao Man Gai Baan restaurant is located in Samkong and serves up great khao man gai for B55. There’s also a crispy pork or red pork option, and it’s served with sauce and soup. To find the restaurant, head into town @thephuketnews
Lotus (on your right), and take the first left at the traffic lights. Continue along until just a few shops before the 7-Eleven, and you’ll find the blue restaurant on the left. There’s a large blue sign with yellow Thai writing, and two large roosters painted on the sign.
tously, Two Chefs had my favourite, the “senap” (mustard-and-caraway seed flavoured) presented here in all its piquant glory. Two Chefs’ excellent attentive service, upscale décor with value-for-money prices, and a mellow atmosphere, all add up to a great place to head for a blow-out, weekend or not. Two Chefs Kamala serves up Swed-
ish, Western and Thai dishes, but on Midsommar I restricted myself to the former. A good call. Looking forward to returning though, to try other fare on their extensive menu. Address: Icon Park Condominium 9/96,9/97,9/98,9/99. Moo 6, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand Telephone: +66 (0)76 385 052
10 TRAVEL
Another verdant world Nick Walker editor@classactmedia.co.th
Few spectacles reveal that distinctive subcontinental blend of man-made and natural beauty more vividly than the tea plantations of Sylhet
Photos: (Top to bottom) Bengal tiger, tea plantation in Sylhet, Chittagong Port scene, and a waterway in the Sundarbans. Photos by Wiki Commons, Abhirup De, and Adam Jones.
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ylhet district, tucked in the northeast corner of Bangladesh, is coloured by the myriad greens of tea plantations and tropical rainforests. It is a relatively undiscovered area for visitors to this South Asian nation, but a highly rewarding one. In common with the rest of the country, waterways dominate the district’s geography and the lives of its inhabitants. The Surma and Kushiara rivers wind through the Sylhet valley which, along with the heavy monsoonal rains, ensure the region is thoroughly irrigated and always strikingly verdant. The abundance of water accounts for the widespread cultivation of the tea plant, whose dried leaves are boiled to make the world’s most commonly consumed beverage (after water). And indeed the cash crop is Sylhet’s principal source of revenue. Few spectacles reveal that distinctive subcontinental blend of man-made and natural beauty more vividly than the tea plantations of Sylhet, especially the emerald green terraces of Srimangal, “the tea capital of Bangladesh”. Tea gardens carpet the terrain as far as the eye can see, and Sylhet leads the world in its production, as measured by plantation yield.
Images of teeming city streets and intensively farmed flood plains tend to overshadow the country’s rich natural beauty, which includes vast swathes of jungle wilderness. Eco-tourism is now blossoming in Bangladesh, with the government increasingly recognising that this industry can provide employment and business opportunities for local people, and serve to preserve the natural environment, and tribal and indigenous cultures.
This growing eco-tourism industry is now developing around many parts of Bangladesh, especially the Sundarbans mangrove swamps, the Chittagong hills, Cox’s Bazaar (home to the world’s longest beach), in addition to Sylhet, which lies in the shadow of India’s Jaintai hills. On the Bengal Bay coast, adjoining India, the Sundarbans is an enormous mass of estuarial islands covering 3,600 square kilometres, and adjoining the Indian Sundarbans, on the other side of the border. Together they form the world’s single largest mangrove forest. The islands, found at the southern extremity of the Ganges delta and bordering the Bay of Bengal, are also the natural habitat of the Bengal tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, wild boar, Rhesus monkeys and a dazzling variety of birds. Streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries form a maze of waterways here, and dominate, the lives and the livelihoods of the people of this part of the country. Local activities like fishing and honey-collecting are part of many a local sightseeing tour. Bangladesh’s hilly Chittagong region, an eastern offshoot of the Himalayas, is also not only scenically enthralling, but hosts towns and cities that are home to a remarkable ethnic diversity. Native Bengali and Tibeto-Burman populations have mingled over the centuries, joined by Arabs who arrived in their dhows and Mughal and Afghan traders who arrived by land from the west. There is also a small Eurasian enclave, on the coast of Paterghatta – descendants of Portuguese settlers, known as the “Firingi” live here (the Thai word for foreigner has the same Portuguese root). This locale features a number of photogenic old churches. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has direct flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka. thephuketnews
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The long way up JAMIE’S PHUKET Jamie Monk editor@classactmedia.co.th
The hike was a bit easier than I had imagined. I mean, it’s a climb to 400m above sea level, starting at (more or less) sea level, so yes it was a bit sweaty, but starting early helped as we were hiking on the east side of the hill, out of the sun almost all the way up
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he Big Buddha is now a much visited tourist attraction in Phuket, even though it’s not finished. We have been going up the hill for many years, since work first started in about 2002 or 2003. I have blogged about the Big Buddha many times since this blog started in 2006, showing the progress of the building and the great views from the top (about 400m above sea level). There is of course a road up to the top, which is almost all complete. The road starts from Chalong, about 1km after the Chalong traffic circle, or about 8km from Karon Beach. Now I know another way up! You can start from Karon and walk up to the Big Buddha. I heard of this quite a few months ago from Steve, owner of the Pineapple Guesthouse in Karon. He’d walked up with a Finnish guy who lives in Karon and had found (by trial and error) a way up. The hills in Phuket are crisscrossed with paths used by locals working in rubber plantations or landowners to look after plots of land. The last hike I made up to the highest point in Phuket used a lot of such trails. We started early to avoid the heat of the day. It was around 7:15am that we left the Pineapple Guesthouse – myself, Steve and Henrik (who was staying at Pineapple and diving with Sunrise Divers). The hike starts up a small side road just opposite and a few meters to the north of the Siam Commercial Bank in Karon, which is just 10 meters from the Pineapple. The road heads up into the hills, easy to follow, passing houses along the way. Kai (our guide, the guy from Finland) lives up here so we picked him up on the way. Some of the steepest sections of the walk are near the bottom. I’ve been up this road quite a few times. After a while you reach a junction and a sign (Kuanbangla Road). Turn left at this junction. If you turn right, the road loops around and down and comes back to the main road opposite Karon post office. Turn left and you keep heading up, past some new houses and a few still being built. By this point you already start to get a bit of a sea view. There are some steep sections here, and then the trail turns to dirt and heads into the trees. This trail gets narrower, but we were surprised to meet a moped and a pick up truck on this section when were heading down again. Lots of rubber trees up in the hills here. As the trail narrowed, we passed a spirit house on the left next to a rubber tree, and a few meters after this, a turning to the right – the first right turn you come to – we took this turning up a narrower path. Now we were really into the trees. Some sections of the trail here had obviously been recently cut back, and in places the trail might not be 100 per cent obvious, but Kai knew the way! By this time, we had some great views back down to Karon Beach.
The magnificent view from the top – not bad at all! – a well-earned reward for all that uphill exertion. @thephuketnews
At one point here, the trail splits and you have to turn hard left – someone had pretty much barred the way in the other direction by covering the trail with branches. We then walked more or less along the hillside with a steep drop to the left without gaining much altitude for a few hundred meters. Then, you can see a tree on the left with big roots and cloth tied around it. Just after this tree, which you see on the left, you turn right. At this point there’s not really a trail for about 50 meters, just head up (it’s steep, you may think you are on the wrong trail but have faith) and you come out on a very obvious path. Just at the point you come out is the start of a line of small palm trees, worth making a marker for the way down at this point. When you hit this path, turn right, heading up, and it’s not too long before you meet the road. The last kilometre of the walk is up the road. We stopped to pose for some photos before the top. Was about 8:45am when we hit the summit. At this time of
day, there are few (if any) visitors. We were the first at the buddha. Getting up early is often worth the pain. We spent a while at the top. Henrik (who had not been up there before) managed to let out a “Wow!” at the sight of the 45 meter high marble covered buddha. On the way down, Steve, Henrik, Kai and I stopped for an early beer at the Nakkerd Seaview restaurant near the top of the hill. There are now quite a few little restaurants open along the road – the Nakkerd Seaview was the first and we still like to eat here sometimes with views across Karon and across the Andaman Sea. The hike was a bit easier than I had imagined. I mean, it’s a climb to 400m above sea level, starting at (more or less) sea level, so yes it was a bit sweaty, but starting early helped as we were hiking on the east side of the hill, out of the sun almost all the way up. Good exercise and great views, and of course, walking is free. Better than taking a tuk tuk for B800 or so for a round trip.
12 TECHNOLOGY
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IN BRIEF Japan wants Robot Olympics
With Tokyo set to host the Olympics in 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he also wants the country to stage the world’s first “Robot Olympics”. During a visit to a production line for caregiving robots, Abe said plans are in place for a task force to develop the country’s robot industry and triple the size of the market to US$24 billion (B779 trillion). “In 2020 I would like to gather all of the world’s robots and aim to hold an Olympics where they compete in technical skills,” Abe said, “We want to make robots a major pillar of our economic growth strategy.”
Google, Microsoft to add ‘kill switch’
The next version of both Android (Google) and Microsoft-Windows phones will include a ‘kill switch’ that disables the device if it ever becomes stolen. Current versions of Apple’s iOS and Samsung phones currently include a ‘kill switch’ that requires a password before the device would be reset. The news that Google and Microsoft would both include anti-theft initiative makes the “kill switch” available to 97 per cent of the smartphone market.
Domain names by Google
Last week, G oogle launched a small private beta for a domain registration service. Google Domains will offer free private registration, free email forwarding from any email to a Gmail inbox, free domain forwarding, and support for up to 100 subdomains. The company is also promising full customer support, the only service other than Google Glass that will include assistance. To take part in the beta programme, request an invitiation by visiting googledomains.com
Game Review: Murdered: Soul Suspect
Amazon joins the fray, develops smartphone R
GAME REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
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he team behind online retail giant, Amazon. com, unveiled the new Amazon Fire Phone at a press conference last week. While not a groundbreaking piece of technology, the Android-powered device has a few unique features and tie-ins that make it a solid first-generation piece of hardware. The specs: The rear-facing camera is standard Android, with 13-megapixels, optical image stabilisation, and an f/2.0 lens. The 2400 mAh battery offers 22 hours of talk time, 285 hours of stand-by and requires typical charging time once-a-day (about three hours to go from 0 per cent to full). At 11.9cm, the screen is smaller than standard but has a display at 720p.
Goodies: The phone has a Firefly feature (a button on the side) which allows the camera to scan everything (yes, everything). Using its website database, the Amazon Fire Phone can identify songs, scenes in films as well as pictures of dresses, toasters, solar panels, videogames, and even other phones. Users are then given the option to buy the item through the company (with free two-day shipping via Amazon Prime, which comes with purchase of the Fire Phone). The biggest innovation, however, is the phone’s Dynamic Perspective. With four front-facing cameras on the corners (used as sensors), the device identifies where the user is standing and offers a 3D perspective of the image on the phone. Users are allowed to peek behind objects, tilt to scroll through articles and navigate through screens. The display is
by far the most impressive feature and gives off the impression that there is a tiny world inside the user’s hands. The Amazon Fire Phone also comes with unlimited free storage on Amazon Cloud Drive, as well as Dolby virtual surround sound speakers. Bad news: The usual cons for a first-generation phone with its own app ecosystem applies: there simply aren’t enough apps to support the phone. While it’s integrated with Amazon, users who want to venture outside of the company’s tech grasp will have to wait until it’s fleshed-out. Even with 240,000 apps already available for the Amazon Fire Phone, none of those are YouTube or SnapChat – big ommissions. Compare that to the Android and iOS app stores, each of which have over 1.5 million apps available for download.
Kingdom goes from tablets to smart classrooms J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
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hile the “One Tablet per Child” policy was scrapped by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), education officials still plan to use the budget to build smart classrooms all over Thailand. The 10 state agencies that were allocated a budget for the policy – a total of B7 billion – have agreed to instead use it towards
Photo: Coconuts Bangkok developing smart classrooms for 20,000 schools. The plan is to equip Thailand’s classrooms with wireless access points and
switches for every school while providing tablets for students and teachers. “Seven different proposals were made, and we
agreed on one proposed by [Office of the Basic Education Commission] Obec to build a smart classroom for every school,” said Kamol Rodklai of Obec. Depending on size, each classroom will still be given 20, 40 or 50 tablets. The new classrooms will also be equipped with computers with control systems, electronic keyboards and charging cabinets for digital equipment. This article was written with additional information from Bangkok Post.
TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK
TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK 1
Mario Kart 8
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
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Grub (Game)
iOS
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Watch Dogs
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Titanfall
Xbox 360, Xbox One
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Roadtrip Mixtape (Music)
iOS
3
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
3DS
8
Murdered: Soul Suspect
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3
Magicam (Photo)
iOS
4
Minecraft
Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, PC
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inFAMOUS: Second Son
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eleased earlier this month, Murdered: Soul Suspect uses the supernatural abilities of its protagonist to create one of the most watered-down afterlife experiences in a videogame. As dead detective Ronan O’Connor, gamers investigate their own murder in present-day Salem, Massachusetts (the site of 18th century witch-hunts). Walking through walls, spying on the living, and speaking to other ghosts who are also stuck between worlds, users will find themselves much more attracted to the game’s citizens than the bland, stoic O’Connor. The more gamers explore this world, the more relatable the people of Salem become. Through side investigations, gamers can help other ghosts join the next world. This is where the game shines as it fleshes out characters, becoming more than simple caricatures in a videogame. Because O’Connor’s powers are very limited, the investigation itself feels like mind-numbing busy work as there are no consequences for failures. The battles in Murdered: Soul Suspect are also very clunky and, quite frankly, unnecessary in a game that champions the methodical over the madness. This is a strange game that, once developers can figure out how to better utilise its unique features, will have a promising sequel. An interesting story is dragged through the mud by graphic errors, problematic combat sequences and a boring protagonist. This first installment of Murdered: Soul Suspect misses the mark.
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IN BRIEF Director found for Star Wars: Episodes VIII and IX
Looper director Rian Johnson will write and direct the next two Star Wars films. Johnson will take the reins of the franchise after JJ Abrams, who is crafting Star Wars: Episode VII and will then set his sights on the Star Trek series. The news comes after both Disney and Lucasfilm announced the hiring of Godzilla’s Gareth Edwards for a spinoff project. Johnson also previously directed The Brothers Bloom and Brick.
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So real, so good FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
When the film ends, audiences will feel duped that these characters were not real – that’s how immersive and vast this world seems.
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, TJ Miller, Kit Harington, and Djimon Honsou.
Director: Dean DeBlois Running time: 102 minutes
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here’s no mistaking how far animated movies have come since the turn of the 20th century. It seems that every generation has had their own iconic animated film, where audiences who see it as children find the film equally as engaging when they view it as adults. From 1942’s Bambi to 1955’s Lady and the Tramp all the way to 1991’s Beauty and the Beast, animated films have always had a way of telling stories that are accessible to both children and adults. How To Train Your Dragon 2 is, believe it or not, beyond that class and could possibly be this generation’s The Lion King (or close to that level, along with 2013’s Frozen). With a well-paced story that is both easy to relate to and epic in scope, How To Train Your Dragon 2 comes off as the perfect family film. Themes that touch upon serious, realworld-based problems are buoyed by genuine moments of complete humour that are funny to both children and parents for two totally different reasons. The story revolves around Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Jay Baruchel), fives years after the events of the first film. The dragons are now accepted into the Viking village and are used in everyday life, from companions to recreational activities. Hiccup is clearly on the verge of being a man now as his father, Stoick the Vast, finally asks to succeed him as chieftan. Hiccup doesn’t feel he’s up to the task, but things start to shift focus as the evil Drago Bludvist is discovered capturing dragons to create an army and attack the village. All the while, Hiccup befriends a dragon rider named Valka who turns out to be his long lost mother. The rest of the film culminates into a decisive final dragon battle. When the film ends, audiences will feel duped that these characters were not real – that’s how immersive and vast this world seems. Part of Hiccup’s adventures involve
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Hong Hoon (T/E sub) How To Train Your Dragon 2 (3D/E) How To Train Your Dragon 2 (3D/T) King Naresuan 5 (T/E sub) Maleficent (3D/T) Maleficent (E) Maleficent (F) Transformers: Age of Extinction (E) Transformers: Age of Extinction (T) Zulu (E)
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Rambo V rumours
German film company Splendid Film has announced that they haved picked up the rights to Rambo V and have attached Avi Lerner (The Expendables 1-3) as producer. The rumoured storyline pits Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character up against a Mexican cartel in what has been described as his version of No Country For Old Men. Stallone, who also wrote the script for Rambo V, will be on a PR tour next month to promote The Expendables 3.
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mapping out undiscovered terrain and gave the audience a chance to uncover new lands alongside him – like a co-pilot on top of Toothless (his dragon), Hiccup and the audience were, together, in awe of this vast world. This would not have been possible without outstanding graphics that, quite frankly, seemed like the real thing. Dragons don’t exist, but don’t tell me those aerial shots during the dragon-flying scenes were fake. Several times, you will ask yourself if these dragons are gliding over New Zealand and where Frodo is hiding. Could have fooled anyone in the audience. The extra step, however, is what puts this film over-the-top. Remember the scene when Sinba’s father was killed in The Lion King? That sense of hopelessness dragged-on for several scenes, even when a grown-up Sinba is joking around. How To Train Your Dragon 2 doesn’t spoon-feed emotions and move-on to the next scenes. Instead, the film lets those uncomfortable moments linger and respects the audience enough to not force clunky, unnecessary exposition or ‘easy-fixes’ in narrative. How To Train Your Dragon 2 is a mature film that is layered, is for everyone in the family and will stand the test of time.
Vithaya Pansringarm, who plays a rock-sta r tu r ned prison executioner in the biopic The Last Executioner, was recognised with the best actor award at last week’s Shanghai Film Festival. The 55-year-old, who only started acting four years ago, became a star after appearing in 2013’s Only God Forgives opposite Ryan Gosling. The Last Executioner tells the story of the last man to carry out Thailand’s deathby-firing-squad at Bangkwan prison (the Bangkok Hilton). Little England, a Greek film, won the Golden Goblet for best film at the Shanghai Film Festival.
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$30M
$30M
2 22 Jump Street
$29M
$111.4M
3 How to Train Your Dragon 2
$25.3M
$95.2M
4 Jersey Boys
$13.5M
$13.5M
5 Maleficent
$13M
$186M
6 Edge of Tomorrow
$10.3M
$74.5M
7 The Fault in Our Stars
$8.6M
$98.7M
8 X-Men: Days of Future Past
$6.2M
$216.8M
9 Chef
$1.8M
$16.9M
10 Godzilla
$1.8M
$194.9M
SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) Edge of Tomorrow (E) Hong Hoon (T/E sub) How To Train Your Dragon 2 (3D/E) King Naresun 5 (T/E sub) Maleficent (3D/E) Mr. Jones (E) Pob Na Plauk (T/E sub) Transformers: Age of Extinction (E) Zulu (E)
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As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.
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Preserving Kathu’s golden days Kathu is different from other parts of Phuket. Tourists always remember Phuket as a beach destination.
Above: Mayor Chaianan wants tourists to see, know and feel the Kathu he remembers since he was young. Photo: Tanyalak Sakoot. Right: culture with colour. Photo: Claire Conner
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s monks head to the temples come the Buddhist Lent long weekend of July 11-13, Kathu city will be celebrating its history, culture and heritage as part of the 6th annual Kathu Walking Street Festival. To take place in the area of the Kathu Shrine fresh market from 5.30pm until late, the festivities will provide lots of food, culture, colour and of course, photo opps, with activities aimed at preserving and informing participants about the “real” Phuket. Speaking to The Phuket News in an exclusive interview, Kathu Mayor Chaianan Sutthikul says the purpose of the event is to present the Kathu lifestyle and heritage to both foreign and Thai tourists, so as to preserve the past on an island where the past all too often is disappearing. “For as long as I can remember, Kathu has been my town... my home. In creating this festival, the idea was to share all the things I had touched, felt and scene since my childhood. Kathu is not a beach destination like other areas [of Phuket], but
many Kathu residents still live as they did in the old days.” Indeed, the heart of Kathu Old Town district is much the same as it used to be a century ago (with the exception of powerlines and motorbikes), when it boomed thanks to a thriving mine industry. “Kathu is different from other parts of Phuket. Tourists always remember Phuket as a beach destination, but I want to present them with another side of the island – local culture, customs, food and a traditional way of life.” “With the advent of AEC (Asean Economic Community) next year, many areas of the island will be designated as tourism zones. Kathu old-town will be one of them.” “I want to tell the story of Kathu to people, of how are ancestors used to be.” So come out and enjoy night shows, art exhibitions, traditional outfits, local food and much more on July 11-13. The Kathu Walking Street Festival is proudly supported by Class Act Media – The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 and The Phuket News TV.
Little ballerinas get ready for annual dance show in Karon
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n Sunday (June 29) from 5.00pm6.30pm Kather ine’s Dance Studio will stage its annual dance show at the Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa in K aron by children ranging in age from tiny tots up to 14-year-olds. Performances include favorite nursery rhymes, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, drama and theatrical dances. Entry fee is B200. For more information call 081 535 9806.
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From small beginnings David Brook editor@classactmedia.co.th
David Lloyd, the author’s wife Kanchana and the author.
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he oft quoted “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” is generally interpreted as “Great things may come from small beginnings”. This most certainly applies to a small Lancashire town, twixt Blackburn and Burnley, which grew (just like the acorn) from small beginnings to produce many great things and people of note. Until around 1830 Accrington was no more than a village, but without this village there may have been no Empire State Building in New York; no Blackpool Tower; perhaps even no football league. Certainly there would have been no “Bumble” gracing English cricket. And it’s all thanks to the acorn. The name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times when around the settlement was a circle of trees from which acorns fell; hence derived ‘Acc’ from the acorn trees, ‘Ring’ from the trees that surrounded the ‘Ton’ or township, so the story goes. Accrington’s transformation from acorn to mighty oak was attributable to The Industrial Revolution. The village became a power house of industry, manufacturing and dark satanic mills. The textile industry, with its cotton mills and d e works blossomed , along with engineering and coal mining. Accrington became the world leader in textile machinery manufacturing, and from 1887 renowned for the “The Accrington
Nori”, the hardest, densest building brick in the world. With its notorious strength, The Accrington Nori was famously used in the construction of two iconic landmarks, Blackpool Tower (opened 1894), and The Empire State Building, completed in 1931, and the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years. Its construction used limestone from Indiana, the limestone capital of the world , but the bricks came from Accrington. Without little acorns, such impressive structures may not have been built. And without Accrington the Football
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rganisers of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival, the most recognized jazz festival in Thailand for the past 12 years, have confirmed that the popular event will take place this year on July 26. To take place from 5pm to midnight on the beach in the area of Hua Hin Queen’s Park (Suan Rachinee National Park), this year’s event has an interesting line-up of artists. Starting off the evening of music will be “The Saxophone Madness”, a jam session featuring leading saxophonists in Thailand with wellknown saxophonist, Tong Tewan, as special guest. The jam session will be followed by a performance from Steve Cannon,
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a renowned trumpet player who will play a special show entitled “Tribute to the trumpet legends”. Following that, there will be performances by several aspiring local jazz stars, setting the stage for a highly acclaimed band from Japan, The Travelers, whose unique style of “Hip Jazz”, combines elements of jazz, rock, swing and bossa nova. The evening’s penultimate act will be The Infinity, a Thailand-based fusion jazz band, who plan to jazz up the crowd with an eclectic offering of tunes. Soul After Six will conclude the night with their well-known ‘sing along songs’, to feature a repertoire from their new album.
League may not have developed, as the original town club was amongst the Football League’s 12 Founder Members in 1888. Accrington Stanley FC emerged later. One of Accrington’s famous sons, David Lloyd, is a lifelong supporter of Accrington Stanley FC and played semi professional football for the club in the 1960’s. But he is better known for his cricket prowess. Affectionately known through the cricketing world as “Bumble”, Lloyd played county cricket for Lancashire and Test and ODI cricket for England. He made his Lancashire debut in 1965, captained the county 1973-77 and knocked more than 19,000 runs and took 237 wickets in first class cricket. He played in nine tests (highest score of 214 not out), and eight ODI matches, before becoming a first class umpire, Lancashire and England cricket coach and renowned cricket commentator. Tune in and listen to his stories, critiques and quips. There’s never a dull moment when Bumble’s around. As fellow Lords Taverners we met at various events and celebrity golf tournaments; but most memorable was a hilarious afternoon in a pub in London as he tried to explain cricket to my Thai wife. He had us all in stitches! Always ready for a chat and a pint, indeed a humble man who has never forgotten his roots, but after all ‘Bumble’ is from Accrington, where mighty oaks from acorns grow.
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Left, Phuket Peranakan Association President, Dr Koson Tang U Thai, and Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupapana (in pink) take part in the parade.
WEDDING BELLS Thalang Road Phuket’s Town came to life on Sunday (June 22) when the Baba Wedding was held. The participants all wore traditional Peranakan attire.
GIVING BACK TO PHUKET The Phuket Loves You Club – organisers of the annual Phuket Pride Week – donated B150,000 to the Life Home Project on Friday night (June 20).
Tero Borvornpotsakul and Susan Borvornpotsakul from Fat Boy Grill.
GRAND OPENING Phuket Loves You Club Chairman, Ian Phillips, gives a cheque to Life Home Project Vice-President and Head of Fundraising, Helene Fallon Wood.
The official opening of the new Fat Boy Grill, in Cherng Talay, was held Saturday (June 21). Tasty and sinfully indulgent fare is its forte.
GREEN DEED Amari Phuket visited Baan Kalim School on Sunday (June 22) to donate and plant trees, as well as other plants received from the Grow Green Garden Project. Amari Phuket Human Resources Director, Rinrapat Puwanutchotchai, is pictured back row, fifth from left.
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HOT WHEELS IN TOWN The Ferrari Owners’ Club Singapore drove from Singapore to Krabi, and stayed at the Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort from 20-23 June. A donation was made to the Kittham Witthaya School educational fund and the drivers enjoyed sightseeing on the Andaman Sea.
Christian Schlegel, General Manager of Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort (white shirt).
Phuket News sports editor Jean-Pierre Mestanza gives a tutorial.
BIS STUDENTS VISIT CLASS ACT MEDIA Students from the British International School, Phuket, visited Class Act Media’s offices on June 19 where staff gave a tutorial about the company’s newspaper, radio and television divisions.
GREAT FOOD FEAST HELLO HOLIDAYS HeadStart International School will close its doors of the 2013-2014 academic school on July 4 after Parent Teacher Conferences but wishes all students in Phuket a happy summer holiday! @thephuketnews
Two Chefs Bar and Grill’s Kata Center restaurant held a Swedish-style MidSummer Buffet on June 20.
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27 JUNE BBQ at Expat Hotel Time 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar.com.
Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com
Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks, 076 286 464 Ext 4.
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Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. fb-phuket@banyantree.com
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Rock ‘n Roll Summer Camps Rock ‘n Roll Summer Camps for kids aged 5 to 7 and 8 to 15. Discover your inner Rock Star, play music games, learn and perform songs, paint Rock T-Shirts Posters and Banners, and have an amazing time with friends. Camp 1 starts 30 June, Camp 2 starts 7 July. 10am to 5pm at PIADS. Costs B11,800 per camper. Brothers and sisters join for just B6,000 per sibling, 084-3042587, papa@legendmusic.net, Proudly supported by Class Act Media.
Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure, 076 349 912
Zumba in the Jungle Phuket Walking Street Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town. The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook. com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253. Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.
TRX – Santosa Signature training Santosa Wellness Center is the home of Phuket’s only certified, open TRX class. Born in the Navy SEALs, TRX Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. TRX is the original workout system that leverages gravity and bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. TRX is highly functional and efficient in achieving extreme results quickly! To book this class, or to find out the other TRX class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.
Weekend Indulgence Leave all your worries behind and enjoy a day of pampering and relaxation with The Pavilions’ ultimate Weekend Indulgence, designed to make you feel on holiday - even if just for a day! Every Saturday and Sunday enjoy 50% off all our Spa Pleasures, heavenly treatments designed to revive and energize body & mind in the privacy of your own Spa sanctuary. After your pampering session, let us treat you to complimentary afternoon tea in pure Pavilions style! Spa opening hours: 10.00 am – 8.00 pm Afternoon tea is served from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm Book your Weekend Indulgence by contacting: spa.phuket@thepavilionsresorts.com
Thai market night Experience an authentic taste of Thailand and simple a wide variety of dishes prepared fresh for you. Market night price is weight of chosen items every Monday at Ban Aroi from 6.30 - 9.00 pm. For bookings, please call Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas on 076 336 900 # 781.
Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday Night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, has been launching an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday Night Fight” in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen), where top international fighters will compete, patongboxingstadium.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.
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Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach
FONDUE all you can eat
Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Only B320 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com
Mondays & Thursdays. FONDUE all you can eat (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish & Squids) with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for 390 Thb per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure. patongshakers.com, 076 349 912
We do not consider Zumba a class, it is a fitness party! Making exercising fun, the dynamic Latin-based dance workout has taken the fitness world by storm. Vibrant and energetic, an hour of serious cardio passes by in such a flurry of colourful smiles, that it doesn’t feel like exercise at all! Join us at Santosa, where the formidable Geti Pici transforms our fitness pavilion into a fit-party! To book this class, or to find out the other Zumba class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or find us on facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.
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BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ Ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure. patongshakers.com, 076 349 912
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Kathu Walking Street Festival Aerial Yoga–Unique to Santosa The fluid, gravity-defying twist on yoga shows how we can learn to fly whilst relieving compressed joints and re-aligning the body. The practice uses graceful, trapezelike movements which sometimes seem like acrobatics. A wonderful way to do inversion poses, aerial yoga really is an innovative fitness trend, and Santosa are extremely proud to be the only center in Phuket offering suspended movement in every direction along with stimulation of the organs, muscles and bones. To book this class, or to find out the other Aerial yoga class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or find us on facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata, colleen@santosaphuket.com
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10th annual Independence Day Friendship Beach Resort welcomes you to our Tenth Annual Independence Day on the 4th of July 2014 from 6.00 pm Featuring D.J. Bobby D. spinning classic Rock,Pop & Soul. B.B.Q. buffet dinner with our famous Ribs , Salmon ,Bratwurst, Hot Dogs, Desserts and much more. Great Fireworks Display! 790 THB ++ per adult and kids under 12 at 395 THB ++ Reservations at 089 728 5304 or 090 883 9237, fb@serenityphuket.com
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The 6th Annual Kathu Walking Street Festival will be held from July 11th - 13th, 2014, at the Kathu Shrine fresh market from 5.30 pm until late. Come along to preserve our Phuket heritage and history, and educate locals and tourists about the “real” Phuket. Enjoy night shows, art exhibitions, traditional outfits, local food and much more, 076-322130, pr.kathu@gmail.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.
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Architect & Engineering Exhibition Building, Construction and Décor Exhibition. Welcome to the best exhibition in Phuket and Andaman coastline for construction tools and materials and architectural design & décor items comprising a wide range of products and technology. This is a great opporturnity to introduce construction materials and decorative items to the Phuket and Andaman area, 076 217 199, pic-phuket.com, info@picphuket.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media.
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Multihull Solutions Regatta The Multihull Solutions Regatta Phuket will take place on 10th July to 13th July 2014. Organized by the Ao Chalong Yacht Club,all private and charter multihulls are welcomed to participate. THB 4,500 boat entry including skipper/ THB 2,000 per crew. Proudly supported by Class Act Media.
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EMERALD EPL MASTERS TOUR PHUKET 2014 EMERALD EPL MASTERS TOUR PHUKET 2014 Thailand Legends Vs EPL All Stars Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch English Premier League and Thai-
land legends play in Phuket! Masters Football Asia & Emerald Phuket Development present the very first Thailand Legends and English Premier League Legends exhibition 11-a-side soccer match at Surakul Stadium on Sunday 10th August, 2014. Watch Thai legends Piyapong Piew On, Wangchan, Chaikaew, Chan-im, Puangchan, and team and captain Zico-On against EPL legends David James, Lee Sharpe, Robbie Fowler, Pierre Van Hooijdonk. Teddy Sheringham and Louis Saha – just some of the former Liverpool, Man United, Spurs and other top premier league players coming to entertain you in Phuket. Gates open at 4.30pm. Kick off at 6.30pm For more information visit www.mastersfootball.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media, for ticket visit phuketticketmaster.com
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Art Exhibitions with Oasis ed. Art Extravagant is an exhibition of original artworks by German artist, Barbara Stoebel, whose arts alias is “Botanica”. Created in Phuket, this series of artworks comprise of a broad range of materials, full of surprises and exciting imagery. Presented by Oasis ed. Phuket, Art Extravagant is on display at the Grumpy Panda Community Art Space, in the Book Café, Rawai. Join us at the Opening Reception, 7pm 5th July, to be part of an Art Jam lead by Barbara! The exhibition will continue until the 14th August. For more information please contact Kez via 0849462171 or kez@oasisedphuket.com or visit oasisedphuket.com/artextravaganza Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.
A Taste of the Orient Meze is a way of life that traces its roots to the beginnings of culinary history. Spanning cultures across the Middle East and beyond, it is a fun and explorative dining experience. Variety is a key element, with a potpourri of flavors, textures and spices. Experience the epitome of oriental dining with a gourmet selection prepared by our culinary team including traditional Babaganoush, Hummus, Fatosh salad, Lamb Kofta and Chicken borek accompanied by crispy Pita bread. Our Meze Platter to share is available at The Plantation Restaurant throughout the month of June at 1,200 THB++ per couple, The Pavilions, Phuket, restaurants.phuket@ thepavilionsresorts.com, 076 317600.
Phuket Party Booster Looking for a boost before you party in Patong? Come to Hard Rock Cafe Phuket and enjoy an unbelievable party starter! Monday Madness - Your favorite pitches, buy 1 at THB 799++, buy 2 at THB 999++. Terrific Tuesdays - T Shots all night from THB 100++. Sweet Southern Thursdays - Special Comfort mixes, Southern style. Jagger Fridays - THB 100++ per Mick “Jagger” all night. Rock Evolution Saturdays - Live on stage, free entrance. Smooth Sundays - Relax with Reggae and Rock. Daily - Selected beverages only THB 50++, between 3-7pm.
WAGYU TOMAHAWK STEAK An Australian Darling Downs Wagyu Tomahawk Steak Promotion! For sharing with a steak weighs approx. 1.2 kgs. At 2,990++ THB. Wagyu beef is praised the world over for its rich flavour and buttery tenderness. Enjoy an extraordinary breed of cattle. The naturally grain-fed beef with a marble score of 4-5, served with Madeira or peppercorn sauce and two side dishes. Amari Phuket Resident Privilege Card holders will receive an extra 20% discount on food & beverage. The card is available and is complimentary for all Phuket residents. Amari Phuket, La Gritta Restaurant lagritta@amari.com, 076 292 697.
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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York
1. Which word can mean a spy, an animal or a sea barrier? 2. How many saleung are there in one baht? 3. Geckos have no eyelids. How do they clean their eyes? 4. Eye, Radar, Level, Star: Which is the odd one out? 5. Which island began emerging from the ocean in 1963?
Answers below right.
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Across 1. Embargoes 5. Paw 8. Nautical pole 13. On the safe side 14. Vice president under Jefferson 15. 747, e.g. 16. High time? 17. Crowning point 18. Hockey sites 19. Chopper cleaner 22. Offensive 23. Jump into a pool? 24. Drools over 27. Simpleton 29. Handle 33. Drupelets 34. Drive 36. Mud 37. Media snapper 40. Aquatic shocker 41. Informatory 42. Billiards move 43. “Nerts!” 45. Freelancer’s enc. 46. Hip hop’s Souljah 47. Cousin of an ostrich 49. Delighted 50. Blue Sky rep 58. Billy and
namesakes 59. Clinched 60. Calculus calculation 61. Moorehead of “Bewitched” 62. Rocker Glenn 63. Polaroid 64. Circumspect 65. Disobeyed a zoo sign? 66. Priestly title
20. Film genre 21. “A Doll’s House” playwright 24. Dressed like Superman 25. Earthy pigment 26. “Twelfth Night” role 27. Charm 28. Light on one’s feet 30. Old pay-to-graze arrangement 31. “All That Jazz” director Down 32. Schlepper 34. Hawkeye’s home 1. Boston or Chicago, 35. Veneer e.g. 38. ___ Camp 2. Frostbite treater 39. Comics publisher 3. Brightly colored 44. Penn’s partner 4. Subjective 46. Down at the heels 5. Fief 48. Chaotic 6. General assembly? 49. Knight mare? 7. Wine sediment 50. Omani moolah 8. Jag 51. Sharpness 9. Statue base 52. Top drawer 10. Eastern royal 53. Bickering 11. Signs, as a 54. One to grow on? contract 55. River to Donegal 12. Makeup, e.g. Bay 14. Makes an illegal 56. ___ East move on the mound 57. Sticky fixer
Solutions to last week’s puzzles:
Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Mole; 2.Four – one saleung is 25 satang; 3. They lick them; 4. Star. The others read the same backwards as they do forwards; 5. Surtsey, off Iceland.
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This week in history ■■ June 27, 1898 Nova Scotia-bor n Joshua Slocu m completes the f irst solo circumnavigation of the world. ■■ June 28, 1880 Australian bush ranger Ned Kelly is captured after a gun battle in which he famously wears home-made armour.
Number of lights on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
■■ June 29, 1975 Steve Wozniak tests his first prototype of the Apple I computer.
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■■ June 30, 1997 At midnight, the United Kingdom transfers sovereignty over Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China.
Number of pirates under the command of Chinese pirate queen Ching Shih at the height of her career. She commanded a fleet of 300 junks (Chinese ships).
■■ July 1, 1916 Fi r st d ay of t he World War I Battle of the Somme. 19,000 British Soldiers a r e k i l le d and 40,000 wounded. The defending Germans suffer 10,000 casualties.
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■■ July 2, 1976 Fall of Saigon and the Republic of Vietnam. Communist North Vietnam declares the south and north are reunified to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. ■■ July 3, 1884 Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average. Source: Wikipedia thephuketnews
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PROPERTY FOR RENT Land for Rent Kata beach Villa for Rent and Sale at Patong 2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. c l e a n i n g , l i n e n ,t o w e l s c h a n g e weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms.Wash/dry machine. Big complete kitchen.Quiet location. Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@ gmail.com
A luxurious villa with absolutely stunning sea view. The villa features 5 bedrooms, all with sea view and private swimming pool. Excellent holiday villa rentals. Start only 60,000 baht/ month, 6,000 baht/day, Contact: Linda Ketkaew, Starwalker.ds@gmail.com, 0818932165
Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/ Short term, Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Fibernet 65MB,Cable T V, King bed, big bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560
10 Min from Kamala Beach, 3 storey building, fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 24/7 security, access to communal pool 20x10m. Contact natalia_tyr@yandex.ru, 093 586 5617, Price : from 40,000-80,000 Baht per rmonth
5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach
House for Rent and Sale DELUXE PENTHOUSE/ LOFT 120SQM
Townhouse for Rent
Baan Manik area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, ceiling fans all through out, 2 air con units, furnished. 2.7MB, no offers. For more info - Farang - 080 323 1918, Thai 081 607 9874.
Classifieds / Property / Property for rent 5 mins from Kata beach 2 rai land for rent at Kata 3 MB. rai/year Tel:087507-0325, 3,000,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com
3 beds, 2 Bath, western kitchen, Indoor utility/storage room, lounge, dining area, covered terrace, covered car port, small front garden. Quality furniture throughout. Internet TV. 120 sqm interior space. 4 Air Cons. 25,000 Baht per month for 1 year long term rental. Available Mid May 2014. Contact: kanaloa55@yahoo.co.uk, Call: 084 189 5149
Retail space for rent Unique retail space for rent with excellent positioning on Surin beach Road. For more information, please call 081 8941820 , 076 271 241 or wirote@ paradisephuket.com - See more at www. theplazasurin.com, Wirote, The Plaza Surin, wirote@paradisephuket.com
Villa in Cheng Talay Close to Laguna / Surin Beach this one bedroom Villa is up for long term rent. Comes with full cable TV, maid service and Gardener. ( Has Telephone / ADSL internet line paid by tenant ), Asking 25,000 Baht per month ( excl : elec / water / Telephone ) Please contact : accounting@electrical-marine.com Tel : 076 272 177 or 085976911
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LAND TO SALE Nice location land to sale 50 M. from Bangtao beach area 1.5 rai and land 2 rai to sale at Pasak 4 have facility and road no need to fill the land. Good for hotel or condominium. Tel: 0819378152
HOUSE IN PHUKET TOWN/SAMKONG 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOMS Conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, several International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation. Priced to sell at 3.8M THB. Includes 4 air cons and all modern-style furniture. Nothing more to spend. (English): 0847 680 536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.
House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087-507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com
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NEW DE LUXE BIG STUDIO 70SQM Rent from 24,000 THB/MONTH. Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Extra cost electricity. Queen bed,terrace 20 SQM. Big bathroom, Wifi Fibernet 65MB. CABLE TV, complete kitchen set. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560
1,2,3,4 bedroom different private pool villas for RENT in Naiharn-Rawai., start from 15000 baht/month. (Holiday rental, Short-Long term) Please contact: 087-877-2320 En / 084-854-9889 Th
IN THE NATURE ROMANTIC THAISTYLE RESORT Daily 1500Thb, Weekly 7500Thb, Monthly 30000Thb Included: Daily room cleaning, Linen changing once/week, Internet Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Smart TV, Electricity, Free bicycle, BBQ grill, Exes to Cinema room. www.coco-palace.com
OFFICE/ SHOP FOR RENT Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road.For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341, Chalong.
Supalai Hills house for rent DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity. Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560
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The Villa is 244 sqm.Which has 4 comfy bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 20 minutes drive to the BIS and PIA international schools.Only 15 minutes drive away from Phuket’s top beaches Bangtao and Surin.0848519795 Email : robert. anthony.krause@gmail.com
Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet. Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1--April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322
Unique land for sale (Airport) 15 rai, wide 65 meters, Chanote title. 1.2 km from the Phuket International airpor t and 1.8 km from Nai Yang beach. Only 12 million baht per rai. Contact directly to owner please call: 0935789333
Beautiful Villa For Sale Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment
65 Sqm. cable T.Vs(2)& wifi cleaning and laundry service available. Great location central Patong (Soi Sansabai) short or long term welcome. Tel Ian 087-8879070 e-mail Ianscondo@ yahoo.com
Apartment for long term rent Patong Tower ( M 704 ) fully furnished 68 sq. mtrs for long term rent. Included: Cable TV ; Satellite TV ; Wifi internet access ; parking ; security ; Price 18,000/M, Contact: Jaspal Singh, jaspalt@loxinfo.co.th
4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143
2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan 2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan Rd, 5 minutes drive to Nai Harn beach. 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, small garden and car park area. Price is 4.7 million THB, Contact: Maria, 0940981977, phuketsalerent@ gmail.com
Land & House for sale: 2.5 rai (N.S.-3 K document) near Kathu waterfall. 2 houses, 1 small house & 2 pools, big garage. 3 way Entrance. B28 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.
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NEW PRIVATE POOL VILLA CHALONG 5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company. Good Parking. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560
2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM Pr ic e 14.9 M B.TH B/ Rent from 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct. Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560
2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 MB.THB/RENT 150,000THB/ MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities. Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560
One Sale 3 Luxury Apartments 1. 2 really big beds rooms big kitchen and living: 135 sqm 2. 1 bedroom 60 sqm 3. 1 bedroom 58 sqm a total of 253 sqm in the center of Kata - sea level close to the shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; Total market price (18.4 mill bth) NOW 13.4 mill bth Tel:0817888280 or mail: maurice.phuket@gmail. com
OWNER 5.1 RAI VERY QUIET 1 KLM TON SEA, CAN BUILDING OR INVESTMENT. 2.750000BTHS. THAI; 082-8123486
Sin gl e H ou se Sp e c i a l Price Rent/Sale: Nice house fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.
Patong Free Hold Condo: Great investment oppor tunit y i n Pa t o n g . I h ave 2 N E W LY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold. Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.
4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant / cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320
1.5 Rai cleared, tiered land with constructed, drained access road from “Beach Road”. Chanote. 400m from Ao Por Grand Marina. Building will have 270 degree view of islands and Krabi. B10,000,000, 082 277 5971.
DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Patong Condo for sale:
A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.
The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket (Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area = 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 living room and kitchen 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from 1112.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 - 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.
Modern Villa in Marina: A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. 29.5 MB. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.
Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,
EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND
AO POR SEAVIEW LAND:
6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space. Good rental return 10 pct. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560
Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.
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Special Sale Luxury Apartment 1-bedroom 60 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-poolsauna-parking etc; market price (4.1 mill bth) NOW 2.6 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail: maurice. phuket@gmail.com
2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot.
For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280
Sabai Village Kathu behind Red Mountain Golf Course , 2 Bedroom , 2 Bathroom with off street parking. 42.9 Sq Wah in a small QUIET boutique estate. Full Chanote Title. CALL GIM 081 606 5772
2 really big beds rooms, big kitchen and living 135 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-poolsauna-parking etc; market price (10.5 mill bth) NOW 7.5 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail maurice. phuket@gmail.com
Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay.
Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.
New House For Sale Kathu
Special Sale Luxury Apartment
East Coast Sea View Land
Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.
Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong. Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 beds, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport. Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725
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3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.
Land Plot for Sale: Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach area) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@ yahoo.com.
Land for sale: 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price : 18.5 million for 1 rai .
Kamala Pool Villa:
Large 3 Bedroom house in mature estate offering high security. (Option to build 4th bedroom)Located in a peacefull no thru road, min’s from beach. Recently renovate, available for immed move in. Chanote title, Price 12.5 MB Call 087 078 9707 Email: kiwigolfpro@outlook.com.
House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!! House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD T Vs, Pool Table. At Kathu. Tel: 086-0826078. Email:astroboy1959 @hotmail.com
Freehold House for sale: Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Many upgrades incl new carport included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.
3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: 3 Beds, 2 Bath 6x3m pool. Full aircon and funishings. Ready for occupation and rental. Secure estate, private parking. 6km from Heroines monument. Close to PIA, BCS and shops. 081 737 0722.
3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas: Laguna / Layan. Luxur y pr ivate pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.
Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa: Two floors 282 sq. m of
WALK TO BEACH LUXURY VILLA. California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641
living space with stunning views. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms + Study + large kitchen. Fully furnished. Communal 40m pool 5 steps away. Beach 15 steps! 091 876 2330.
Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com. Price 22.5 MB.
Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.
LUXURY 3 BR IN The Residence
3-storey villa for sale
New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale. Glass elevator, pool, ocean view. 700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall. Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com
3 bedroom 4 bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarter’s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool. Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa, Maintenance ,Security and Maid. Massivly Reduced price 18.9 MB! Contact:oliver@thurmanngroup. com Call: 087-877-2320
KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey detached house on quiet cul-de-sac in Kathu. Western kitchen. Mountain views. Priced for quick sale. Full details at www.kathu-property.com 5,300,000, Pete Harris, 98/19 Moo 6, Soi Phuket Hope Land, Kathu, Phuket 83120, info@kathu-property.com
Villa with Pool for Sale: Freehold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5m pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104Sq Wah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.
Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home
office near Academy for sale, 280 sq metres, Chanote title, 2 beds 3 baths, nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.
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Sea Front Land For Sale Kamala
Sea front land for sale Kamala. 6 Rai. Chanote. 089 874 2141, Thongchai, 0 89 874 2141, thongchaiwong8@hotmail.com
Kamala Boutique Resort:
This boutique resort business which consists of 5 individual villas. The resort is fully occupied presently with long -ter m rentals of fer ing excellent rental income with very little maintenance. The resort land plot totals 2,080 sqm with a built up area of 750 sqm. There are 3 villas, 200 sqm each with 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, 1 villa with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and 1 villa with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each villa is open plan living & dining area and an open plan western style kitchen. Storage room, office room, air-cons, satellite TV, telephone line and Internet. This is an ideal investment for the nearly retired or retired couple whom wish to enjoy life with a monthly income. There is also a beautiful 20-meter common pool for all residents to enjoy and relax in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.
House for sale with Pool House on The Corner f o r S a l e: Q u i e t l o c a t i o n
and only 50 0m from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 28 0sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open-plan kitchen (9 x 9 m),1 s e p a r a t e d k i t c h e n , carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: 2.7 MB. including furnitures. Must See! jochenschmitz16@gmail.com, 081 607 8000.
Kathu district, cottage settlement, Turnpike, Golden Villas 3, 9/111, one floor, no stairs, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, all air con, total living area of 150sq.m, total lot size 300sq.m, pool 7 x 3.5mtr, a small landscaped garden, a large container of water. Price 9,500,000Baht, 093 687 4385, e-mail: msn4@bk.ru
25 year lease for sale. Well situated in fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.
Sales - D Condo Mine: Sales - down payment 250,000 B D Condo Mine Phuket Town by Sansiri. Finished in March 2014.Corner room on the 7th floor with nice view. 2 Bedrooms Call:089 159 3239.
2 Rai, Cherngtalay:
the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.
Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view
Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with
chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.
Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and
golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.
House for Sale - Chalong:
Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 million, firm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.
12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.
Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:
RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS: Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-1-86.5 rai - 11.80 MB 2-0-87.5 rai 16.64 MB 3-0-35.5 rai - 22.50 MB Best land and best price in the area. Quick sale, price negotiable.081 536 5846. hajo_von_keller@hotmail.com
Comfor table 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management ser vice available for investor.Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@mindproperties.net.
Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai: Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.
6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful. Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful beach land. 081 649 3557.
Patong Tower for Sale:
And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.
FOR SALE Penthouse in Rawai: 360 panoramic breathtak-
Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with
D E TA C H E D O R S E M I DETACHED: Large detached 4
Bed.4 Bath 2 en suite, 4 air con. OR 2 adjoining semi-detached. Live in one, Rent one ? Water storage with pumps. Secure Parking. Quite Soi. All in Excellent condition. B3.5M. kimera5@yahoo.com 082 738 3007.
House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good
location, off road parking, busy road. Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.
Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok, Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai. Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.
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5 bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern European-designed kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.
ing views of Chalong Bay, mountain views and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Contact Izzy 0862788300 or Danai 090 170 0429.
Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.
New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.
New House for Sales:
Pool Villa Rawai: 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bathroom European style single storey house with self contained guest house and pool in Rawai on 736m2 plot. Large master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe. Modern western style kitchen with granite tops, built-ins throughout. Established 7 years. Plenty of outdoor living area with several verandahs and under cover car park, air-conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge. Situated about 2km from Chalong circle in a quiet lane 1km from Viset Road. House & Guest house 180 sqm Land area 736sqm (184TW). 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, 4 Bathrooms 7x3.5m salt water pool. Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.
3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320
Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/
Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountain views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.
pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price: 2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com.
Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min
Villa and farmland for sale:
A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.co.th
3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN
3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bed and At Siri Village, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom. 3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.
New house for sale:
2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.
walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search C146.
Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale: Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:
2 B e d r o o m, L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.
This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.
GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY: VILL A & L A N D: 3 bed
room, 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.p e ll e gr in o2810 @ gm ai l.c o m, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.
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FREEHOLD - LAGOON VIEW!!! F. MODERNIZED 1 BEDR. CONDO, ALLAMANDA 1 FOR SALE BY OWNER. EUROPEAN KITCHEN, GRANITE/MARBLE BATH, DOUBLE SINKS, FURNISHED, INCL.2 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS. INFO & PRICE : E-MAIL : ORNILS@SBG.AT
Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@ gmail.com
Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com
New Luxury Villa For Sale:
Lu xu r i o u s G o l f V i l l a @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD
3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao, Phang-nga. larion2555@ gmail.com. 084 226 4574.
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Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,
city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.
Highfield Mission Hills Phuket: 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com
Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.
! Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold. BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com
RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc. Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.
Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.
Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com. See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.
PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang
Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.
Hill Land for Sale: Very nice location hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. Contact: Attapong 081 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.
Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:
1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu: 1.5 Rai flat land at Cape
SeaView near Airport: 4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.
Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots. OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner. B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.
Hot Price Sale- PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai
2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.
Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold. Nice. Only 17.5MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.
Free Hold Condo For Sale:
43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet.Swimming pool. Gym. Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.
Sea View Land for Sale:
Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.
Apartment on Golf Course: 3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai:
Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach
frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all. Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.
160m2 Private Pool Villa. 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (3 En Suite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Large Balconies & Terrace, Carport. Freehold, Chanote title. 2 minutes from beach! See proper tyforsalephuket.co.uk.
Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com
Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.
NEW House For Sale
Serenity near the Beach, Chumpon: 210 sq.M contempo-
Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket
Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.
Mission Heights:
town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 Parkings. Price B38 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@yahoo.com.
Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom
furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.
Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.
206.4 sqm, Chanote title in Phanason residence(next to Makro). 1 min to Central festival, 5 min to town. Call 084 061 4314, 076 393 965.
Land for sale:
Reduced for Quick Sale:
Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com
Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.
Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.
For sale:
home at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).
2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Off street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course. Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 081-6065772 for an Inspection !!
rary 2 story house, pool. 400 M. to ThungWualen. Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations, 10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams. Chanote title. Total 2648 sq.M., Contact: chitsamon@hotmail.com, Tel: 083- 391 4405. Price: 10.9MB.
Land for Sale Cherngtalay:
Ocean Front Villa for Sale:
Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront town-
Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreignBeaut iful L and L aguna Cher ngt alay: Chanote t it le,
freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.
Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning,
Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large
yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided i n 6 p l o t s e a c h c a . 1, 0 0 0 s q m . ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai. K hun Chanc hira, 0 81 3 67 76 8 3. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.
Pool villa for sale or rent:
Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.
Absolute Beachfront:Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www. facebook.com/Phuket.Beachfront.
safe, secure estate villa , close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool 3 large bedrooms, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done – enjoy the lifestyle. Phone 081 719 4688 Email : elbej@hotmail.com
Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai Beach
front pool villa for sale. 3 bedrooms, furnished. Contact Siriporn on 089 649 9939.
Absolute Beach Front Land: Songkla district near new
deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.
bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.
Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type,
32 sqm. of the living area, Furnished, 1 Bathroom, Fitted kitchen with dining area, Swimming pool, Restaurant. Call 083 103 3801 (English and Thai).
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113/101 Anuphas Golf Ville Soi 10. 3 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. 20 meters RD.FR. 2 cars parking. 130 r sq.wah. large back yard. Ready for the pool, very quite. 8M THB just renovation, teek and marble throughout. Ready to move in. Call Captain John 081 894 7644, B8,000,000, Anuphas Golf Ville, jj_icu@hotmail.com
House For Sale:
Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M: 3 Story Home/Office featuring
a fully automatic Garage roller door,2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Air conditioned, Sea views, extended terraces front and back, peaceful location situated just off Viset Road Rawai making this a very unique home or office. Regretful urgent sale. Any offer will be consider. Price 4.2Million (Less than cost price one million) until end of June 2014, B4,200,000, Ranuka, mrsmum mygift@gmail.com, 0937877212
Orchid Garden Resort For Sale: 18 Bungalows, 2Rai, 15MT
3-storey apartment on the beach: 3-storey apartment with a
penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible. Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.
Family resor t for sale:
Yacht View Freehold RPM Condo: Gorgeous Yacht Views
from Living, Dining, Master & Ferrari Sail Covered Patio. 2Bed 2Bath 194sqm 19.9MB Best views in Royal Phuket Marina Tel 0848519795 or 084 308 3113 A2554@icloud.com. youtu.be/7LqM7maWNgQ.
Beautiful Karon Villa:
Beautiful lakeview family resort in quiet area.4 apartments with each 2 bedrooms fully furnished, land include 1600sqm, company and license include, swimmingp ool, 2 garage, automatic gate and very private estate.More details please c o nt ac t 0 8 8 3 912 2 6 5 (En g li sh speaking). krisverstricht@hotmail. com.
Pool, Office, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry Room, Sauna, Exterior Shower ans bath, fish pond, 2story, 3bd, 2bath, remodeled main house. 3 meter walls, security ststem, cable, satellite and internet, parking and in a lush garden setting. Annual turnover 5.5 MB. The sales price is 25.5MB. Land valued at 23.3MB. Located on a street with homes priced up to 50MB. Reason for sale, owner retiring. Email : jbs@ hammerintl.com, Phone : 087 275 1700
Seaview Condo For Sale/ R e n t: R a w a i S e av i e w c o n d o,
Luxurious,Furnished. Foreign free hold.120 sqm 2 beds 2 baths. Rent 2000 baht per night. Long term 45k / month. Sale only 6.5 MB. Call: 090 408 3800, Email: adrian_troy@yahoo.com
back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 meters. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501.
288 sqm of heaven. Plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minute walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.
Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at
Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested or want a larger size? CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com
Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,20 0 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground e l e c t r i c i t y a n d s e c u r i t y, o n l y 8 0 0 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Ac ademy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.
Rawai Great Buying: Lovely
house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.
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Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.
Nice and peacefully area surrounding with Seaview of Andaman. The back yard is the Mountian of Koa Pra Teaw National Park View.with great sunrise and next to the Aor Por Marina, The Air Park, The pier to Koh Yao. Contact: thureewan@gmail.com, Tel: 088 752 4532
A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.
Modern Villa in Marina:
45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.
2 Pool Villas next to PIA:
2,200 Land, Nai Harn -12,9 min: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the
Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pa Klok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. 095 068 1672, 080 271 6484.
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and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.
4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@yahoo.co.uk.
Seaview Thai house for sale
INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS:
Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house
World Class Sea Views:
Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,
Ocean Front Land: 7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.
Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.
Condos, 1 per floor C/W lift. Located on the 15th fairway 275 M3 per floor total.Common Pool and Sundeck. Underground parking 1/unit, Floor 3 show unit complete Floors 1&2 are unfinished, waiting for owners choice of flooring and kitchens. Could still develop into one very large private home. Floors 1&2 could be offices star ting from B10 million. Or B32 million for project Partial financing available. Info contact 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com
ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.
LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 28.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket
SEA VIEW LAND CHALONG
Stunning view, 3420 Sqm. Chanote-Title, access Road, electricity, close to all services. Visit www. phuketsaleland.com or contact batfro64@gmail.com
Land for sale near Loch Palm At the back of the Loch Palm Golf Course, approx 510m2, partial view on the golf course. Part of a small gated community of 2 villas (+ 2 to be built soon). Next to small lake and it is guaranteed that no building can block the view, ever! It comes with a Chanote title and if buyer are interesting, we would provide complete house plans for free. Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable. Contact 087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).
REAL ESTATE SERVICES INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pak Lok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. Comercial property: two-storey building: 50 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 4 rai land plot, 7 min from airport. Nicely renovated. Can be a hospital/school/ commercial/residential property. 35 mln baht. Contact: Lana, Email: lana.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 080 27 16 484
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Find Loving Homes for Dogs and Cats in Need! Soi Dog Foundation, the fastest growing animal welfare organization in Southeast Asia, seeks a Thai-Language Adoptions Coordinator to place homeless dogs and cats into loving homes in Thailand and worldwide, working closely with other members of the adoptions team. Responsibilities include posting about adoptable dogs and cats on Facebook and replying to comments, following up on adoptions that have been confirmed locally and overseas, adopting animals to Thai-speaking people, and coordinating adoptions of dogs rescued from the dog meat trade. The position requires excellent written and spoken Thai and English, excellent administrative skills, and a love for cats and dogs. Social media experience is a plus. A driving license is preferred but not essential as driving lessons will be provided if needed. This is a full time position at Soi Dog’s animal shelter in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. Expected salary: starting in the general area of 30,000 THB, depending on ability. Salary will be reviewed annually based on cost of living and performance. To apply, please send a CV or resume and a cover letter that explains why you are qualified for the position to cristy@soidog. org. Learn more about Soi Dog Foundation at www.SoiDog.org and www. facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish.
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We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. Business Development Executive
FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING Do you require up-dates/SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart? Also: s-engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/ Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. Email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.
We are searching for Thai nationals to fill our position as Area Business Development Executive to manage our list of customers in Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak. Applicants should be fluent in English and have previous sales experience in Horeca. Must own a vehicle for business travel within the region. Email:hr@pin naclegastro.com
● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities. For more information, call K. Mod on 076 612 550 ext. 101, or email hr@classactmedia.co.th To apply online, visit thephuketnews.com/job.php
Class Act Media Co., Ltd.
99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553
Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5’, Phuket English TV 'Phuket News TV' and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.
Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5’, Phuket English TV 'Phuket News TV' and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.
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BROADCAST ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers great career prospects for the right candidate
The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national ● Have a hunger for the news ● Be a proficient photographer ● Have a willingness to learn ● Have good English writing skills ● Be willing to work to deadlines ● Be a strong communicator
Job description: Class Act Media is looking for a young, dynamic Thai national to assist in the administration of our TV and Radio portals: our radio station “Live 89.5” and also Phuket News TV. The successful applicant would be working with a small team of both Thai and Western presenters, camera experts and video editors, who work from our office, located in Kathu.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate would need to speak English and have a basic knowledge radio and television broadcasting. Additional computer skills and audio/video-editing would be an advantage, but these are not essential.
We offer: ● A five-day working week: Monday-Friday (08.30 – 18.00 hrs.) ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security, which is 100% paid for by the company
For more information, call K. Mod on 076 612 550 ext. 101, or email hr@classactmedia.co.th To apply online, visit thephuketnews.com/job.php
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Williams 325 Turbojet for Sale GREAT DEAL! Year 2010, excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec! Sunbrella covers. Price for the new is 991, 620 THB, Resale price is 550, 000 THB! CALL NOW!, Contact Irina, sales@ fivestarseacruises.com, 0895588811
For more information please contact: 087-8772320 or E-mail:oliver@thurmanngroup.com
Speed Boat For Sale: Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 894 2124.
Luxury Yacht for Sale For sale 20 02 Ber tram 510 Fly bridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.
NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE
13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@krabikon nect.com.
Yacht sale 36-ft Searay A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM MA X MARINE ASIA – A great sporty RIB, designed as a tender/people carrier for a larger vessel of approximately 70 feet. A smooth, fast ride guaranteed from the world’s most famous inflatable boat brand. -Hypalon tubes -Honda 50hp EFI 4 Stroke outboard -Boat cover FOR SALE AT 750,000 THB Contact Craig Murphy on 081-970-0583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.
N E W S E A L I N ES AVA I LABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@ sea-yss.com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.
Speed boat for Sale Steppa Fiberglass 36 feet ,Centre Console two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines . Ideal for diving and tours. B950,000 info@h2osportzphuket.com Call 081 8942124, B950,000, Klaus, klaus@h2osportzphuket.com
SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE: SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents. Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.
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2009 POWER CATAMARAN 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D- 4 IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.
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Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.
Crownline 320 LS 50 kts Bowrid: Ver y fast-nice spor t boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. yacht@elas.si.
Bertram 505 Conver for sale
Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro
Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley. Price : 7,000,000 THB , Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .
Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: garysmith436@btinternet.com.
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2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaf t drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.
2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in
Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@similan-diving-safaris.com.
40FT Steel Cutter Sloop:
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Ready to cruise.Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design.New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$90K. 085 3780 498, yacht.an taia@gmail.com.
With high season just around the corner, now is the right time to get her listed, Boatshedphuket.com are always looking for new listings,big or small, power or sail, contact Alan Giles. 084 842 6146.
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Company for sale - Owner retiring Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage. Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www.safewayasia.com.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS FOR SALE Business for sale
Stolen HUBLOT Watch REWARD !
Four Poster bed 6’6X3’6 Four poster bed. Thai hardwood. Inc. mattress and mosquito net. 35,000 ONO, adrian@bd-asia. com, 0870892084.
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CAR FOR SALE
1 ow ner f ro m new in D ec 2010, 76,000km, Full Toyota Service History, Excellent condition, no accidents, All new tyres and brake pads 3 weeks ago. Lot of extras, Selling as moving overseas, THB 895,000. OVNO, 0894701228.
Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.
MOVING & STORAGE
Juicer
Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.
Peugeot 207cc, 33k kilometers, 1 owner, perfect condition, leather seats, Conver tible, B9 40,0 0 0. 080 523 8819.
PERSONAL SERVICES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold Breitling Crosswind Chronograph - 40 Diamonds - 43mm 18k Yellow Gold - Reference: K13355 nr: 1677. PreOwned - Purchased October 2004 from authorized Breitling dealer. Call 090 901 3601 etc.
For further info email samos1941@gmail.com
Have fun learning English over the Internet- -with a qualified teacher! Courses are 10 weeks long, for 4 hours each week. Courses include Independent Studies with interactive exercises and games, and Live Webinars for up to 5 students and the teacher. Only 699 baht/week! You can pay by the week! Children’s classes Start June 2; Adult classes Start June 16. In person registration on May 24 and 31, June 7 and 14, at 73/62 Chale Khiri, Kathu. Our Grand Opening is on May 31, from 9am to 5pm. For more information, in Thai or in English, contact Maria at 098 069 2901,Only 699 baht/week.
We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE
PEUGEOT 207 for sale: 2008
CATERING EQUIPMENT
The English Lab Online Courses
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JEWELLERY / WATCHES Toyota Fortuner Sportivo
During a house burglary in Surin Beach Phuket area was stolen a HUBLOT bracelet watch in pink gold. REWARD THB 100,000 to anyone who can provide tips so the watch is returned. Contact : johan@vertigophuket.com, Call: 083 280 9100.
Philips juicer. large size. Hardly used, Price 2,000 ONO, adrian@ bd-asia.com, 087 089 2084.
10MB Mortgage Wanted Will pay 6% interest per annum, paid quarterly in advance. Security property to the value of 20MB. Email expressions of interest to gordon_asia@hotmail.com
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GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS Attention Gennewa Gold members. Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com
Treadmill & Elliptical Trainer Moving, must sell - Nordic Track X4000 Treadmill (70,000 thb) & Vision Fitness X1500 Delux Console Elliptical Trainer (45,000 thb), 088 760 9544, mdrannan@gmail.com
Mercedes GL 320 Mercedes GL 320 4 Matic, 2008, 100.000 km, very good condition, no blue book, THB 2,2 mIn. 090-1432020, frohlich@gmx.net
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Bar / Guest House for sale Sports Bar and 9 Bedroom Guesthouse in popular location of Karon Beach for Sale or Rent. Kitchen and working laundry included. For information contact, Thai: 085 795 0875 or Eng: 087 884 1857.
GAS B.B.Q clearance sale
HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm Very reliably & friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Igor, Chalong, B280,000, 083 102 0070.
The B.B.Q Center. GAS B.B.Q clearance sale cheapest in Thailand. All models only 19,000 Baht. Call Khun Thip: 076 366 860, 081 597 5568
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PREMIUM: PAY ONCE PER MONTH B2,799+VAT. PAY ONCE PER MONTH WILL RUN ONLINE FOR 30 DAYS AND IN 4 ISSUES OF THE PRINT EDITION PER MONTH. *INCLUDES 1 PICTURE IN THE PAPER AND 10 PICTURES ONLINE.
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Restaurant/ Bakery for Sale Thai/ Western restaurant (seats 60+) with fully-equipped kitchen and bakery (air-con, coffee machine etc), TV, car parking and 3 double bedrooms (2 ensuite). Great opportunity in growth area of Cherngtalay (near Laguna). Only 3.5MB, Contact: neilmcgregor1@sky. com, Call: +66 80 719 7390.
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Chevi Colorado + Honda PCX FOR SALE Pick-up truck Chevrolet Colorado LTZ 2013 4x4 for sale. In use since November 2013, perfect condition. Diesel 2,8L, Full 4x4, AT, climate control, leather interior, white body. One owner, 10000km, warranty, insurance. Price 25000 USD. Black Honda PCX-150 2013 for sale. Tuned-up bike with warranty and insurance. Price 2000 USD. Call Artem 0937285960, tema_lan@ mail.ru
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CAR FOR RENT Toyota Fortuner Model 2012, Limited Edition. Full option, long term: 28,000 THB/month. Call Tik 081 737 3729 (after 6pm only). 080 718 5096 (all day), tikwill@gmail.com
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CALLING THE DOG LOVERS OF PHUKET Soi Dog are looking for dog lovers in Phuket to come and spend time with our 300+ street dogs in residence at our shelter in Mai Khao, North Phuket. We need volunteers to help socialise and walk our dogs - as this is fundamental in preparing our lovely dogs for adoption in Phuket and around the world. Whether you can spare one day a week or can come every day, we would love to have you help our dogs. Volunteering at Soi Dog is an amazing experience and may well change your life. For more details, please email Diana at volunteering@soidog-foundation.org
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New players for Ronins, Pattaya in grudge match MATCH PREVIEW Phuket FC vs Pattaya United
Coach Teco’s departure from Phuket FC catches players by surprise J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
WHILE SUNDAY NIGHT’S (June 22) last second Gulf Saraburi goal came out of nowhere in their 5-4 home loss, the announcement of Phuket coach Stefano “Teco” Cugurra’s departure from the club came as a complete surprise to both players and staff. “For me it was a surprise. Yesterday (June 22) the players heard he was leaving for the first time after the game,” said striker Ney Fabiano, “[the players] are all sad.” The 39-year-old Brazilian, who first took over the reigns of the club just one year ago, told The Phuket News that plans for his leaving the team were set in motion just before the June 15 match at Ayutthaya. Teco said his immediate focus was on his family and newborn baby. After that, he plans to get back into football. “It’s football and you never know,” he said, “I like to worrk with players
[in Thailand]. So you never know if I can keep working in Thailand.” When he was named coach back in August 2013, following the departure of coach Paniphol ‘Tuu’ Kerdyaem, the team was in danger of being relegated. Teco led Phuket FC to a 2-0 win over Nakhon Pathom United in his first match and never looked back, helping keep the team afloat in Yamaha League-1. Under Teco, Phuket FC won 11 matches, tied 8, and lost 16 (including Toyota League Cup, League-1, and FA Cup play), with victories over TPL-teams Police United and Sisaket FC. The Brazilian navigated the team through a complete identity change (new kits, colours, logo, nickname, etc) and helped bring in several former players he had coached, including current leading scorer and team captain Wasan Natasan. “I wish all the best for the fans here, I wish all the best for Phuket,” Teco said.
Phuket tap assistant for interim position J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
PHUKET FC OFFICIALS have named assistant coach Somsak Rungsawang as interim manager following Stefano “Teco” Cugurra’s sudden departure from the club last week. According to a statement on the club’s website, Somsak will takeover the team for four matches. During that time, the club will interview several candidates for the vacant position. Club officials say they are leaning towards hiring a foreign coach but will consider a Thai-native to lead Phuket FC for the rest of the 2014 season. @thephuketnews
“We are leaning towards hiring a foreign coach because since we are partners with [Brazilian club] Cruzeiro EC, having a foreign coach would make things easier as far as player loans and coordinating in general,” said club Chairman Pamuke Atchariyachai in a statement.
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his Sunday’s (June 29) away game at Pattaya United will mark the beginning of the second half of the Yamaha League-1 season. Before last week’s home loss to Gulf Saraburi, Phuket FC let go of goalkeeper Ninuruddin Nideha and midfielder Watchara Kriaram in addition to head coach Stefano Cugurra’s resignation. However, Phuket also signed attacker Panuphong Aramwiroj from Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC to help Eber Henrique at midfield. Meanwhile, the Pattaya United “Dolphins” signed two new players of their own: Brazilian striker Leopoldo Roberto and a Korean defender Yoon Siho. The team now has three Brazilian strikers including veterans Cristiano Lopes (#9) (6 goals) and leadingscorer Andre Araujo (#10) (7 goals) who has just returned from injury. In the first half of the season, Pattaya’s formation has been very simple; either it’s 4-3-3 with Cristiano Lopes at the top or 4-3-3 with Aruajo at the striking end, but as simple as that, they can never be underestimated. Despite the fact that they can win big or lose big, Pattaya is deadly
Phuket FC players during a training session last week. Photo: JP Mestanza. and showed that when they trumped League-1 leader Nakhon Ratchasima FC earlier this month. Pattaya usually attack on the left sideline with speedy winger Narakorn Kana (#19) who created several free kick opportunities which often leads to goals for Araujo. In addition, several of Pattaya’s Thai footballers have been playing together since they were in Assumption Sri Racha college and Chonburi Academy. Familiarity with one another will be a big advantage over Phuket FC. Meanwhile, the Ronins haven’t scored an away goal since their match at Chiang Mai on April 20. That’s nearly
50 days, so there’s a big chance that Phuket FC will have a hard time playing against the Dolphins. The loss of Teco, Ninruddin, and Watchara might prompt interim coach Somsak to introduce new boy Panuphong. Somsak is no stranger to Chonburi-Pattaya football since he was in Assumption Sri Racha himself and was trained in Chonburi. Somsak’s Phuket FC will still play cautiously since they don’t want to lose two consecutive games while Pattaya would be looking for revenge since they were defeated by Phuket FC at Surakul stadium in the season opener back on February 29.
Prediction:
Pattaya Utd.1-1 Phuket FC
TEAMS BY THE NUMBERS Phuket FC
8th place (7 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses) 25 points (+1 goal differential) Top Scorer: Wasan Natasan (7 goals) Last Match: 5-4 loss vs Gulf Saraburi FC
Pattaya United
11th place (7 wins, 1 draw, 9 losses) 22 points (-10 goal differential) Top Scorer: Andre Araujo (7 goals) Last Match: 1-0 loss vs Phitsanulok
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Whose fault is it? SURF SPOT Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com
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ver the last couple of weeks, I have observed a new breed of surfers take to the water and it is equally comical as it is scary to watch. From heavy nose dives to the constant struggle of paddling and getting nowhere,
all beginners journey through beating after beating in a desperate clamber to ride the waves. As I guiltily entertain myself by taking enjoyment in all of this, I do feel mixed emotions for those exhausted limbs and helpless face expressions. It’s a journey and experience that I know all too well and, for those of you who have reached that competent level of being able to catch your own waves, you will smirk and remember your time of
poundings. Another situation a beginner will find themselve’s in is the awkward experience of colliding with another surfer. So whose fault is it? There are surf edicts to follow in the water which are the traffic police of the waves, however this does not stop the odd collision from happening. Sometimes its clearly someones fault and in that case an apology should be made and an offer to pay for any board damage.
If it is unclear to who’s fault it is or if it is caused by a helpless and novice surfer, then it may mean taking a deep breath, sucking up your pride and realising that learning to master the waves means making mistakes. Tim’s Tip: If you see a beginner, offer words of encouragement rather than going off at them. See you out there! Tim Campbell www.surf-sup.asia
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Thai team heads to Old Trafford for Premier Cup final J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
ASSUMPTION THONBURI U15 squad of northern Bangkok were crowned Southeast Asia champions at last week’s Nike + Manchester United Premier Cup regional finals following a thrilling 1-0 victory over India’s Birachandra Memorial Sporting Club, Manipur (BMSC) at Thanyapura. The title gives the team an automatic berth to the Premier Cup World Finals, to be played at Manchester United’s home stadium – Old Trafford – from August 6 to 9. Assumption Thonburi, a national powerhouse club known to produce several Thai national team players, will represent Southeast Asia
and look to become the first team from the region to take home the world title. The squad beat-out teams from India, Malaysia, and Indonesia in last week’s round-robin tournament. Since 1993, the Nike + Manchester United Premier Cup has showcased some of the world’s top young talent. Over 8,000 teams from 43 coutnries around the world compete to take part in the 20team competition, one of the most prestigious global youth tournaments in the world. The list of players that have previously competed in the tournament include current Spanish World Cup teammates Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, and Fernando Torres as well as Brazilian stalwart Robinho.
Phuket United remain third with loss to Navy FUTSAL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th
IN ONE OF THE CLOSEST matches of the year for Phuket United, the Andaman Pearl fell just short of victory and lost 4-3 at Siam Navy last Saturday (June 21). Navy’s Jessada Chudet opened the scoring with Pianut Nusaya adding a second in the middle of the first half. Phuket answered with back-to-back goals from Thanakorn “Max” Piaprichayut. Navy roared back with a goal by Phubet Kongtheng, who slipped one past Phuket’s keeper. Phuket replied right back with a goal by Boonlit Kumkrong. The home team would take the lead, however, late in the
second half with another goal by Jessada. The loss keeps Phuket United in 3rd place on the Futsal Thailand Premier League table. Next up, the team faces off against 18th place Thai Thani at the Saphan Hin Gymnasium in Phuket Town this Saturday (June 28) at 6pm. Class Act Media is a proud media partner of Phuket United. thephuketnews
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Auckland Blues grind out extra-time win at first World Club 10s RUGBY UNION THE AUCKLAND BLUES clinched the inaugural World Club 10s last Sunday (June 22) in Singapore after edging out Super 15 rivals ACT Brumbies 10-5 in extra time. The Blues, captained by All Blacks veteran scrum-half Piri Weepu, came from behind to clinch the tournament in the new Singapore National Stadium after conceding a try by Brumbies’ Conrad Hoffmann in the sixth minute. Forward Tom McCartney broke through a resilient Brumbies backline to equalise in the second-half of the fast-paced 20-minute game, before inside-centre Jackson Willison clinched the winner with a “golden point” try in extra-time. The tournament, which featured eight professional teams, is the first major event to be held at the Singapore arena, which is the centrepiece of a US$1 billion (B32 .4 billion) Sports Hub complex that is opening in stages this year. The Asia-Pacific Dragons,
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O made up of players from the Southern hemisphere, beat the Cardiff Blues to clinch third place. The Dragons are planning to enter the Super Series with the new Singapore arena as its home base. The stadium feat ures a domed, retractable roof and air-cooled seating. The 35-hectare (86.5-acre) Sports Hub complex also includes indoor arenas, an aquatic centre and watersports facility, and a shopping mall. The Sports Hub will host tennis’s end-of-season WTA Championships in October, ithe 2015 Southeast Asian Games, and international rugby and Twenty20 cricket events. AFP
ne of the toughest competitions on the youth swimming calendar is the annual Southeast Asian Age Group Championships at the Singapore Sports Hub complex as studentathletes from 10 different countries take part in highcaliber meets. Three standout swimmers from British International School Phuket’s (BISP) High Performance Swim Academy used the competition to showcase their skills ahead of the selection for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), which take place in Nanjing, China later this year. Filipino’s Roxanne Yu, Jethro Chua and Singaporenational Alethea Toh all swam times that would qualify them for the YOG. Yu, 17, stole the show by winning a silver medal in the 200m backstroke in two minutes and 19.54 seconds
NBA draft features top Aussie; wealth of international talent BASKETBALL A TALENT-LADEN 2014 draft class includes a number of promising international players, with 18-year-old Australian guard Dante Exum perhaps the most intriguing. While Exum has not played in the highly-competitive US college system, the 1.98m-tall youngster is expected to be picked in the top ten of the draft. Whoever the Cleveland Cavaliers select with the first pick will be under the tutelage of new coach David Blatt, a European coaching icon who guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to an upset of Real Madrid in the Euroleague championship. Blatt also coached Russia to the 2012 Olympic bronze medal, helping develop the talent of guard Alexey Shved, who has since made a successful leap to the NBA. To see the increasing impact of international players on the NBA, one need look no further than the San Antonio Spurs, who captured their fifth championship this month with a triumph over the Miami Heat with a roster that @thephuketnews
included two French players, two Australians and players from Argentina, Italy, Brazil and Canada. The overseas pros on the NBA radar include Croatian forward Dario Saric, the Adriatic League Most Valuable Player for Cibona Zagreb,
and Bosnian Jusuf Nurkic, a center with Cedevita Zagreb in Croatia. Saric, a versatile and skilled 20-year-old, was considered a top-10 prospect, but recently agreed to a two-year deal with Anadolu Efes in Turkey. AFP
(left to right) Roxanne Yu (17), Alethea Toh (16), Mr Simon Jones (BISP High Performance Swim Academy Coach) and Jethro Chua (18). Photo: BISP . She also placed third in the 100m backstroke in one minute and 05.28 seconds. Both times qualified her for the YOG. Chua, 18, swam in the freestyle events in distances of 50m (25.17 seconds), 100m (53.97 seconds), and 200m (a YOG qualifying time of one
minute and 56.15 seconds). In addition, Chua competed in the 200m individual medley and finished with a time of 2 minutes and 18.76 seconds. Toh, 16, swam a best time of 28.91 seconds in the 50m fly event followed by a one minute and 04.8 second finish in the 100m fly – both of which
were YOG qualifying times. Swimming coach Simon Jones, who was selected as one of the Philippine national coaches for the event, says BISP officials will learn if any of the student-athletes will be chosen to represent their respective countries in the YOG in the coming week.
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uis Suarez faces the prospect of a long ban after shocking the World Cup with a new biting storm last Tuesday (June 24) as Uruguay dumped Italy out of the tournament. Uruguay captain Diego Godin headed home an 81stminute goal to secure a 1-0 in a gritty Group D battle that saw Italy eliminated in the first round for the second straight World Cup. But Italy’s stunning exit was overshadowed by an incredible incident involving Suarez – already banned twice before for biting opponents – just moments before Godin’s winner. Television replays showed Suarez appearing to attempt to sink his teeth into Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder in an off-the-ball incident. Chiellini angrily remonstrated with Mexican
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Luis Suarez (right) fights for the ball during the Uruguay vs Italy match. Photo: AFP/ Giuseppe Cacace referee Marco Rodriguez, pulling his shirt off his shoulder to show red marks on his neck. Afterwards a disgusted Chiellini told Italian television: “He bit me, it’s clear, I still have the mark.” Suarez sought to play down the incident in comments to Uruguayan television, claim-
ing Chiellini had barged him. “There are things that happen on the pitch and you should not make such a big deal out of them,” Suarez said. But despite Suarez’s comments, video evidence of the incident appears damning. FIFA said it would study the referee’s report and the match
video. If found guilty by FIFA disciplinary chiefs, the incident would almost certainly mean the end of the tournament for Suarez, lambasted during the 2010 World Cup for his deliberate goal-line handball which denied Ghana a famous quarter-final victory. In November 2010 he was banned for seven matches by the Netherlands FA after biting PSV Eindhoven’s Otman Bakkal on the shoulder when he played for Ajax.
Suarez was dubbed “the Cannibal of Ajax” by Dutch media following the incident. In April 2013, he was given a 10-match ban by the English FA after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in a match at Anfield. He was also banned for eight matches in 2011 for racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra. Italy, who had Claudio Marchisio sent off in the second half join a growing number of
European sides on the World Cup scrapheap after the exit of Spain, England, Croatia and Bosnia. Meanwhile, Costa Rica ensured England’s miserable World Cup ended with a whimper in a 0-0 draw. The result meant Costa Rica win the group, unbeaten after three games, with Uruguay finishing as runners-up. In other action, Colombia wrapped up qualification for the last 16 with another impressive win, destroying Japan 4-1 in Cuiaba. Juan Cuadrado, James Martinez and Jackson Martinez (2) scored for Colombia with Shinji Okazaki the lone scorer for Japan. The match also saw Colombia substitute goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon make history, becoming the oldest ever player at a World Cup at the age of 43 years and three days. Mondragon’s appearance surpassed Cameroon legend Roger Milla, who played at the World Cup aged 42 years and 39 days. AFP The Phuket News went to print before the Wednesday night matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup took place.
Luis Suarez (foreground) holds his mouth following an incident in which he bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini (background) during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Flickr
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Wallabies must lift to tame All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup Cook: ‘I’ll never quit’ RUGBY UNION
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allabies’ coach Ewen McKenzie warned his team last week they will have to lift their game to a whole new level to beat the All Blacks and retrieve the Bledisloe Cup. Australia are coming off a 3-0 Test sweep of France this month and are now on a seven-match winning streak – the first time since 2000 they have achieved the feat. But all-conquering New Zealand will be a different ball game. When the two sides meet in Sydney on August 16 in the first of three Bledisloe Cup showdowns, the rampaging All Blacks will be bidding for a record-breaking 18th consecutive Test victory. It has been 12 years since the Wallabies last held the Bledisloe Cup, the symbol of trans-Tasman supremacy, and McKenzie admitted his team had a big task ahead. “The All Blacks’ intensity in the third Test against Eng-
land, that’s your benchmark,” McKenzie said of New Zealand’s 36-13 win in Hamilton on Saturday. “They basically outplayed the English in terms of pace and power – and England’s not a small squad. “They’ve got very good players, but they weren’t able to stick with the All Blacks in that first half. “So that’s what we’ve got to deal with. We start with that
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time and it hasn’t helped us,” he said. “But I think we’ve gone to another level in terms of confidence and we’ve found a way of playing that suits us. “Now we just need to get it tactically right and make sure we’ve got the right players.” The first Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney is the opening game of the Rugby Championship, which also features South Africa and Argentina. AFP
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and say, ‘How are we going to measure up there?’.” Despite New Zealand’s domination in recent times, McKenzie said the Wallaby players mixing in with All Blacks and Springboks routinely in Super Rugby would be one advantage England didn’t have. “So in that sense, we’ve got a lot of familiarity and that’s a positive, although we’ve had that for a long
ALASTAIR COOK WAS adamant he would “never quit” as England captain after the side suffered a series reversal by desperately narrow margin against Sri Lanka at Headingley last Tuesday (June 24). It seemed England might escape with both a drawn match and series as James Anderson defied Sri Lanka’s bowlers for some 20 overs. But with just two balls left in the match, he couldn’t evade a well-directed Shaminda Eranga bouncer and was caught at leg gully with Moeen Ali, who’d kept Sri Lanka at bay for six-and-half hours on 108 not out at the other end – his maiden Test ton. Victory gave Sri Lanka the two-match series 1-0, after the Islanders battled to a draw with one wicket standing at Lord’s. England, set 350 to win, had been bowled out for 249 and for a ‘new-look’ side there was the same old feeling of loss following the team’s 5-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia
under Cook’s leadership. However, a defiant Cook insisted: “Every 104 games I’ve played for England, I’ve left everything out there. “It’s the same situation here. Until that moment somebody tells me they don’t want me to be captain, I’ll still be here,” the 29-year-old lefthanded batsman added. Cook, who has now gone 24 innings since compiling the last of his England record 25 Test hundreds, appeared to be irritated when he said “something needs to be done” about the persistent criticism of his captaincy. This match served to increase the scrutiny of Cook’s tactics, with England failing to attack Angelo Mathews while the Sri Lanka skipper played a match-changing innings of 160 on Monday (June 23). Cook conceded England had played a key part in their own downfall at Headingley. “We had one of our worst days, with both bat and ball, and lost this game because of it. AFP
Run 1479: Saturday (June 28) at 4pm Hares: Barbara Woodhouse & Secret Banana Gobbler Directions: From Phuket town take Sakdidet road [4023] that goes to Cape Panwa. Look out for the F.I.F.A. training Football Center on the right hand side [HHH]. Please park cars on the newish concrete car parking area. Laager site top of car park Bus pick-up: Kamala: 14:15; Patong: 14:45