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A rental operator parks his jet-ski on the sand at Patong Beach. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

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ental jet-skis at busy tourist beaches came under heavy fire this wee as a delegation of fi e a bassadors fro ro ean countries q uestioned the safety risk they osed to swi ers and other beach goers he essage was deli ered lo d and clear by Netherlands Ambassador arel artogh who d ring his eet-

ing with h et o ernor ha roen i aya ongtada on onday o rated beach safety and s ecifically jet s is as a ey area of concern ost eo le in the etherlands are not ery fond of jet s is hey want to now if atong will change its olicy f it will not then they will loo for different beaches o ris is a ery co etiti e ind stry here are lots of other o tions in this art of the world to find ro er beaches witho t jet s is

“Not only on behalf of Dutch to rists and ex ats a raising these estions b t a also as ing on behalf of the local eo le here as this affects the tourism industry – and all these oints co ld be i ro ed on “The number of tourists from the etherlands which has always been h ge is now dro ing year after year by as ch as er cent de ending on the ti e of year t is significant and it s a sha e b artogh noted that the

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resence of jet s is had ersonally affected his decision to isit h et beaches ha e been in h et any ti es ha e enjoyed the beaches with y fa ily b t e en a hesitating to co e for exa le to atong each beca se ersonally don t li e these jet s is nd artic larly beca se they are e en allowed right in the iddle of the beach which is ery dangero s he said b artogh also oiced his

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Students hold up a sign promoting the alcohol-free zone around Phuket Rajabhat University. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

Alcohol ban near schools back to plan THE PLAN TO IMPLEment alcohol-f ree zones around schools in Phuket went back to the drawing board on Tuesday (Nov 24) after Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Armornwat faulted a map for “inconsistencies” .

V/ Gov Chokdee ordered Wiphada Darunpong, a Policy and Planning Specialist from the huket xcise ce, to redraw the map marking out the alcohol-free zones at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall.

Ms Wiphada explained that the zones were intentionally marked out to account for local geographic aspects. “[ But] Some of the zones allow venues as close as 10 to 20 metres from a school,” V/ Gov Chokdee noted. “Redraw the map with 300-metre zones and we will review it again.”

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C o n tin u e d fr o m p a g e 1 ...concerns about beach management, accommodations and overpriced fares by taxis and tuk-tuks.

“But I am very pleased and encouraged by the way the new Governor is dealing with this,” he added. “And that we are able to ask these questions freely and discuss these issues.”

The high-powered ambassadorial delegation on Monday also comprised Mark Kent of the UK; Brendan Rogers of Ireland; Philip Calvert of Canada; and Peter Prugel of Germany.

Speaking after a 90-minute closed-door meeting with Gov Chamroen, Amb Kent told the press, “We had a good meeting today. We explained that we are ready to support the Phuket Governor in his efforts in making huket one of the most attractive tourism destinations in the world.

“There is still work to do but the Governor has set out his attention to work on these issues.”

But that requires focus on three main areas that need attention, Amb Kent noted.

“One of these is safety, whether that be people on motorbikes, jet-skis or boats;

Netherlands Ambassador Karel Hartogh raised serious concerns about jet-skis at Phuket’s beaches. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot and even water quality. We want them [ tourists] to be safe.

“The second area is the reputation of Phuket as a tourism destination. It still has a good image for tourists, but some of the behaviour and the prices charged by tuk-tuk and taxi drivers has led to a fall in confidence and a drop in tourists because they’re a little bit scared about what has happened, so we think this needs to be addressed,” he added.

“Third is the areas around the provision of government services such as visas and work permits for residents and some

of the issues around property need to be tackled so there is clarity and transparency and no demand for additional fees which are not stipulated, he said.”

“British tourists to Thailand still come here a lot. It is one of our most popular tourist destinations. We have one million tourists come every year, and the number of tourists to Phuket remains high.

“It is beautiful place. That’s why we want to work for mutual benefit with the governor and officials here to ensure that remains the case, that it remains

a very good source of economic benefit for the locals who live here and a safe, enjoyable tourist destination for our tourists.”

Regarding jet-skis, Amb Kent noted, “We are aware that there are some issues that need to be tackled.

“It is important to not just have the regulations, but to also ensure that the regulations are enforced and that the jet-ski owners act in an appropriate manner,” he said.

Gov Chamroen assured the ambassadors that the issues cited would be given serious consideration in any future poli-

cies rolled out across Phuket.

“We must try to improve to become a world-class tourism destination. Today I received comments from the ambassadors about security issues, which includes watersports and vehicles,” he said.

Regarding boosting security, Gov Chamroen said, “Next year, smart CCTV will installed and operating across the of whole Phuket. I believe this will boost tourists’ confidence in security.”

The central CCTV monitoring centre will be at the Phuket Disaster Prevention and itigation head o ce at Provincial Hall.

“The CCTV will be monitored 24 hours and cover every major tourist beach. I plan to have security guards on patrol.

I will try to have this up and running before the end of this year,” he added.

Present at the meeting were Phuket Marine Chief Phuriphat Theerakulpisut Koondejsumrit; Tourist Police Chief Urumporn Koondejsumrit; Phuket Provincial Police Commander Teerapol Thipjaroen; Tourism Authority of Phuket (TAT) Phuket director Anoma Vongyai; and Phuket Highways Chief Samak Luadwonghat.

Pauper hands in B10k cash found A 61-Y E A R- OLD M A N from Srisaket who makes a meagre living from growing and selling herbs and vegetables has handed in nearly B10,000 in mixed banknotes that he found on the ground, which no one has claimed and he says he doesn’t want.

Wan Supalert found the cash bundled up with a rubber band on the ground in front of Krua Pong Restaurant in Rassada on November 12, he explained to Phuket Vice Governor Dr Prajiad Aksornthammakul on Wednesday (Nov 25).

“I gave it to the restaurant owner hoping that the owner would return for his missing cash, but after no one came forward, the next day I handed it to the police at the commu-

Mr Wan (left) speaks with Phuket V/Gov Dr Prajiad (right) at the Damrongdhama ent e ombudsman s office at Phuket Provincial Hall nity police centre in Rassada,” Mr Wan said.

“Today we are here with the cash that still no one has claimed. Hopefully, the authorities will find the rightful owner.

“I do not want the money that isn’t mine. I’d rather return happiness to the owner,” he added. S u t h i c h a S i r i r a t thephuketnews

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Korean ‘try dive’ death to remain a mystery Patong Police deny violence in music copyright raid Darawan Naknakhon editor@classactmedia.co.th

of Korean honeymooner Hyunju hn who died d ring a try dive” experience at Koh Hae on o will not beco e clear as her family have req uested that no a to sy ta e lace olice were waiting for doctors to confir the tr e ca se of death as it was initially reported that no water was fo nd in her l ngs owe er ol t ttiwat iangboonjinda told T h e P h uk et N ew s on onday o that s y nj s relatives had told police not to allow doctors to cond ct an a to sy he icti s son in law and husband were there at the time of the accident and they understand that it was her decision to do the try di e t ttiwat said er son in law ex lained the accident to her relatives and they seemed to understand the cause of her death and decided that doctors should not conduct an autopsy,” Cpt ttiwat added The Korean consulate has confir ed that s y nj s body was repatriated to her home country last at rday o S aroj K uep ras ertk ij

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athu Police Superintendent Col Chaiwat Ui-kam has denied any violence by his officers d ring a sic co yright raid on a Russian restaurant in Patong des ite the owner ha ing a blac eye allegedly s stained in the angry confrontation sara a wanwongs said a gro of en clai ing to be officers and re resentati es of a sic company invaded her establishment last at rday night o one of the en were in nifor and none of the resented identification to verify who they were, she osted on aceboo Ms Busarakam said that her resta rant ne er lays hai or nglish sic e only lay ssian sic for o r c sto ers she said t that did not deter the raid arty as ed to see their or a search warrant, but they did not show them to s s sara a said o too a roll of a er fro his one of the officers oc ets to find o t who they were and as ed y da ghter to record a ideo on her i hone hat s when they started to hit s s sara a alleged

Above: Ms Busarakam at Patong Police Station with her black eye allegedly sustained in the fracas.

Abo e right he fight bro e o t after offi er re orted ref ed to ho Photos: Darawan Naknakhon The video taken by Ms Busaraa s da ghter shows a an wearing a blac i e shirt with what a ears to be an official ra y card aro nd his nec The man obviously refuses to present the to the ca era clearly j st before the a arent fight bro e o t ne of the hit y year old da ghter in the chest and too her i hone s s sara a said nother one hit and ic ed y year old son hey also hit e in the face and snatched my pearl nec lace she said ediately after the fight s

DSI plays down rumours Paris bomb suspect visited Phuket ecial n estigation has played down rumours that a suspect wanted in the o e ber terrorists attacks in Paris was spotted in h et earlier this year f the s s ect were seen on the island, then information should be passed to them, T h e P h uk et N ew s was told e ty o es an and irector of the ecial ases anage ent entre orranan ril told T h e P h uk et N ew s last Friday o e ha e not received any information abo t this s ally if so eone li e the suspect wanted for the Paris attacks has previously entered Thailand we would be informed via the Honorary ons l or o r officers would receive information directly r orranan said f we recei e credible information on such a suspect we will re ort it owe er if the information is not credible we will not follow it he added he is wor ing close@thephuketnews

Rumours have seen spread that Abdeslam Salah, a key suspect in the Paris terrorist attacks, was seen in Phuket earlier this year. Photo: AFP ly with international agencies r orranan noted e ha e j st held a eeting with re resentati es fro the nternational o ordination i ision incl ding one rench re resentative as we are fully aware of the Paris attack and are following the inestigation closely f so eone does ha e credible information about this s s ect being in hailand, or Phuket, then please send the information to me

ia worranan dsi go th he added n addition h et rovincial Police Chief Pol Col Teerapol Thipjaroen told T h e P h uk et N ew s don t thin that the suspect is currently here in h et nd ha e not recei ed any reports about this from anyone he added The French Honorary Consul for Phuket, Claude de Crissey, declined to coment on the r o rs T h e P h uk et N ew s

sara a dro e to atong olice tation to re ort the incident lan to re ort this to the h et o ernor as soon as can too s sara a added Kathu Police chief Col Chaiwat on esday o confir ed to T h e P h uk et N ew s that he had received a report of the incident, which was now nder in estigation he co yright rotection officers that went to the Russian restaurant with atong olice officers also re orted at Kathu Police Station that they were re ented fro erfor ing their d ty ol haiwat said

Col Chaiwat did not elaborate on whether or not the report from the officers was filed before or after s sara a filed her co laint He also did not comment on why the officers allegedly did not resent their oyal hai olice identification when cond cting a lawf l raid oth sides ha e their own reasons and the co yright officers ha e their job to do too ol haiwat said t when roble s li e this ha en we ha e to fix it as ic ly as ossible nd can confir that no olice were in ol ed in the fight ol haiwat added

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ore than half the respondents to an online poll by T h e Ph u k e t N e w s have voiced their support for transgenders or transsexuals to choose the gender shown on their Thai government identity cards.

The issue for years has sparked heated debate both inside Thailand and among international rights groups, with much vocal support both for and against the right to choose an “o cial” gender.

To this, T h e Ph u k e t N e w s asked in its most recent poll, “Should people who identify themselves as transgenders or transsexuals be allowed to nominate the gender shown on Thai ID cards? ” A total of 28% of respondents to the poll voted, “Y es, but only if they have had gender re-assignment surgery.”

Tr e e c hada ‘ N ong Poy ’ Petcharat, born in Phang Nga, raised in Phuket, is one of Thailand’s most famous transsexuals. Photo: @poytreechada/Instagram A further 30% of respondents voted, “Y es, regardless of surgery. If they choose to be a man or a woman, that’s their choice.”

A neat 20% responded, “Y es, but their gender at birth must be shown” , but only 17%

of all people who took part in the poll voted, “No, only their gender at birth should be shown.”

Only 5% of respondents remained “Undecided” , noting “there are far too many arguments for and against whether genders should be shown at all on ID cards.”

Of note, much of the support for transgenders or transsexuals to choose the gender shown on Thai ID cards came from men, with 75% of all votes in the poll cast by males – 50% of the respondents were local expatriate resident males; a further 25% reported themselves as Thai national males; and 11% were male foreign visitors to Phuket.

In contrast, women accounted for 14% of all votes cast in the poll: 5% local expatriate resident females; 5% Thai national females; and 4% female foreign visitors to Phuket.

For the full results, visit ThePhuketNews.com and select “Poll” from the “News” menu.

People wanting to take their test for a new driving licence at the PLTO can expect to wait around three months to sit the test.

Driving licence waits get longer

PEOPLE IN PHUKET wanting to apply for new motorbike or car driving licences can expect to wait around three months before sitting their test, T h e Ph u k e t N e w s has discovered.

The delays were confirmed to T h e Ph u k e t N e w s last Friday (Nov 20) by a member of staff at the Phuket land Transport Office T .

The officer confirmed that people who applied to take a test the day before (Nov 19) were told they will have to return on February 2, 2016, to watch the training video and take their test.

The T staff member, who asked not to be named, said that they delays are due to such a high volume of people wanting to get licences, and that the waiting times are getting longer and longer.

At present, people want-

ing to get a new licence must go to the PLTO in the morning to sign their name on the daily log, they will have their eyes checked, but will then be told to return at a later date take the training video and sit the exam.

“The training room we have only seats 70 people so we are having to push people back to a later date.

Those wanting to renew their licence don’t usually have to wait that long, they usually only have to wait a couple days, that is with two sittings of 70 people,” the staff member said.

For those who don’t want to wait, the recently opened Chotima Driving School offers a five-hour training course once a week for a small fee. Once the course has been completed, applicants can go to the PLTO to do the exam.

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OFFICIALS HAVE ASKED all motorists to keep Phuket roads clear this Sunday (Nov 29) as more than 1,200 cyclists are expected to take part in the second “Bike for Dad” practice run.

“We have to practice in real time to get ready for the actual event on December 11, for which more than 5,000 cyclists in Phuket have signed up to take part in,” said Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada.

The practice run will help o cials and cyclists to identify problems or issues that may arise so they can resolve any problems before the big event, Gov Chamroen noted.

“We all have to be ready,” he said. “Not only do cyclists need to check their bicycles,

More than 1,200 cyclists are expected to join the second Bike for Dad practice on Sunday (Nov 29). Photo: PR Dept The 9 kilometre route ill start a d fi ish at Provi cial Hall. otorists ere ur ed to avoid the follo i roads from pm to pm Start at Provincial hall bound) Turn left onto Damrong Rd Pass Suriyadej Circle onto YaowarTurn left onto Pattipat Rd art Rd Continue onto Chao Fa East Rd Turn right onto Phang Nga Rd At Chalong Circle, head north along Turn right onto Phuket Rd Chao Fa West Rd Continue to Saphan Hin Rest stop at Wat Chalong At Saphan Hin Park, turnaround and Continue north along Chao Fa West rd head north back along Phuket Rd Turn right onto Wirat Hongyok Rd At Surin Circle (the ‘Clocktower (at Wat Naka) Circle’), continue north on Montri Rd Continue onto Bangkok Rd Turn right onto Narisorn Rd Turn left onto Bangkok Rd (northConclude route at Provincial Hall

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mass u nder water cleanup campaign was launched off Karon Beach on Monday (Nov 23 ) after videos of the seabed covered in rubbish went viral online.

Divers hoped to collect an estimated 4 0 0 kilos of rubbish during the campaign. “ Usu al ly, locals a nd tourists always have a beach cleanup day at Karon Beach on December 3 , but this year, as it has been shown on social media that the rubbish was so bad, the date was brought forward,” said V ice Governor Khajornkiet Rakpanichmanee.

Watcharin Thinthalang, Director of Marine and Coastal Resources Region 6, added, “After seeing the videos we had to react q uickly because we were afraid strong winds and currents would move the rubbish to the nearby corals.”

The dive team recovered around 20 0 kilos of rubbish from the sea during the morning, with an estimated further 20 0 kilos to be collected that same afternoon.

Mr Watcharin said, “We

Divers collected underwater trash off Karon.

Below: The video showing the underwater trash. expect that about 4 0 0 kilos – or about 80 per cent – of the rubbish will be collected today. However, the remaining rubbish will be collected during the annual beach cleanup on December 3 . On that day we will also investigate to see what damage has been caused to the coral.

“We have to do our best to protect our resources, it is very important for the locals way of living.

“Today, we have seen a lot of cooperation from locals, tourists and business owners who have come out to help clean Karon Beach. This re-

ally impresses me,” he said on Monday.

In response to the viral ideo h et arine ffice Chief Phuriphat Teerakulpisut is offering a B1 0 ,0 0 0 reward for information that leads to

Guns, drugs seized in police blitz police arrested 7 4 4 drug suspects, seiz ed 4 0 1 ,4 25 of methamphetamine pills (y a bah ), 1 ,285 grams of crystal meth (y a ice), 1 ,294 grams of marijuana and 4 5 6 kilos of kratom.

They also arrested 3 1 wanted criminals and 61 people in-

volved in 21 gambling cases.

Deputy Commander Gen Chalermkiet explained, “There have been several recent cases of people using weapons to attack or try to kill others, or to destroy property.

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Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Chalermkiet Srivorakarn and Deputy Commander Maj Gen Pisit Pisutsak announced the haul at a press conference held on Monday (Nov 23 ) at Phuket City Police Station.

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the arrest of any persons who are found responsible for the mass dumping of trash in Phuket coastal waters.

“I am so disheartened by this,” Mr Phuriphat told T h e P h uk et N ew s last Friday (Nov

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20 ). “I am offering a B1 0 ,0 0 0 reward per case to anyone who can provide pictures and information of people dumping trash into the sea.

“Please call directly at 0 81 -7 97 9666 to report any s ch findings Mr Phuriphat pointed out that the penalty for dumping trash into the sea is up to six onths in jail or a fine of to B1 0 ,0 0 0 o r both.

Wanchai Saeton of Karon Municipality, however, believes the trash was dumped overboard elsewhere and pushed toward Karon Beach by current and tidal flows.

“There is a lots of trash near Laem Sai at Karon Beach.

That trash came from other areas and ends up in the same area every year,” he told T h e P h uk et N ew s .

Mr Wanchai said efforts to organise the underwater cleanup were launched into action immediately.

“We are now contacting scuba divers to draw up a plan to collect this trash from the sea bed, and I have sent out yet another order to fishing operators and tour companies to make sure no trash is dumped overboard,” he said .

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Cambodian found hanged in forest with hands bound POLICE H AV E Y ET to conclude whether a Cambodian man found hanged with his hands tied together in a jungle behind a Buddhist retreat in Rassada on November 1 8 was murdered or committed suicide.

Cambodian construction worker, Mr Pey, 3 6, found the body of fellow Cambodian “Mr Wit”, 27 , hanging from a tree in the jungle behind the Pitak Samanakij Buddhist retreat on Srisutat Rd while he was hunting for sq uirrels.

Mr Wit’s hands had been bound with rope.

There were traces of blood on his right ankle.

Mr Wit often stayed at the retreat but went missing three days before his body was found.

“We found a pieces of rope matching the one tying the victim’s hands on the ground. We also found a bottle of bathroom cleaner.

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I A (Nov 23) were continuing to look for a suspected drink driver who crashed his car into an electricity pylon in Thalang the night before and ed leaving his vehicle behind.

Pol Cpt Nattaya Supanpong reported that a smashed vehicle had been left on the side of Sai Khao Lan – Bang Jo Rd, about 700 metres from the Samya intersection in Srisoonthorn. The owner of the vehicle was no where to be found.

Cpt Nattaya said, “The vehicle was a white Toyota with a huket regi ered number plate. The front-left of the

car was badly damaged. The airbag had been deployed and there were traces of blood inside the car.”

Inside the vehicle police found an electricity bill belonging to a man named Bamroong Pimorattakarn.

The car has been taken to Thalang Police Station where it awaits the owner to pick it up.

“We cannot place any charges again the driver as nothing other than his vehicle was damaged. The pylon was only scratched.

“We hope the owner will show up very soon,” Cpt Nattaya added.

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Rawai rallies for beach clean-ups

More than 130 people and staff and management from the Rawai Nai Harn usiness ommunit held a cleanup at ai a n each on uesda o collectin o e large bags of rubbish and fillin th ee pick up t ucks with larger debris. For details of mo e cleanups isit awai ai a n.com.

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o r e t h a n 10 0 Rawai residents, led by Moo 1 village headman Boonsom Ponrop, successfully opposed the plan to build a “‘Hollywood Movie Museum” on Nai Harn Beach at a public meeting at Rawai unicipality ce la Friday evening (Nov 20).

The controversial “Hollywood Movie Museum” that Bangkok o cials planned for Nai Harn Beach will not go ahead, ini ry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) huket o ce irector Santi awai confirmed to T h e Ph u k e t N e w s this week.

The news follows local residents successfully rejecting the proposed B40million touri attraction at a public meeting at the awai unicipality o ces on Friday night (Nov 20).

Cent ral to the local residents’ objections to the

project was that the initial plan required about 40 pine trees on the Nai Harn beachfront to be cut down.

The con ruction plan was then revised so that – apparently – the project would not require any trees to be cut down.

However, that was not enough to assuage residents’ concerns and sway them to support the project at the public meeting on Friday.

Their reasons for rejecting the B40 million project was that mo residents preferred to maintain the natural environment of the beach and believed nature is the reason touri s come to Phuket.

“The Movie Museum project at Nai Harn beach will be terminated,” Mr Santi said on Wednesday (Nov 25). “However, the MoTS will work with the huket overnor to find a more suitable place in Phuket within the coming week.”

Mr Santi added that Gov

Chamroen will also meet with local community leaders within the coming week to find a more suitable locale for the movie museum.

“I spoke with Gov Chamroen right after a meeting with the MoTS budget committee in Bangkok ye erday (Nov 24). I let him know that the budget for the con ruction will remain with us until the end of this year, but we need to find a suitable place in Phuket,” he said.

At the public meeting on Friday, many residents sugge ed that a new venue, such as the Phuket Gateway at Baan Tha Chatchai at the northern tip of Phuket, is a more suitable site for the project, while others pointed out that any con ruction near mangroves or the sea will eventually corrode because of the level salt in the air in coa al areas.

One example they gave was the con ruction of a sala already built in Nai Harn which is now in com-

pletely ruined.

If the budget is not allocated to an approved project before year’s end, the allocated B million mu be handed back to oTS ate coffers, he added.

Worse, the MoTS has since suspended the transfer of budget funds for other projects in Phuket.

“Right now, some of the projects that the MoTS huket o ce had proposed in order to help develop the province have been halted by the budget committee because of the delay of the movie museum,” Mr Santi said.

“Four of our projects, requiring over B50 million, have been opped by the committee in Bangkok. I feel that this is unfair for the people of Phuket. But i think that the be we can do is to make this movie museum project happen so we can gain more confidence from the committee,” Mr Santi said.

fficials told to amp up mi ant wo ke e ist ation in human t affickin fi ht PHUKET VICE GOVERNOR hokdee Amornwat has called on o cials to ensure nationality checks were conducted and that efforts were ramped up to regi er illegal workers from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia in order to clamp down on human tra cking.

The order was delivered at a meeting with the the Phuket mployment ce , employers, business operators and community leaders at the huket erlin Hotel la Thursday (Nov 19). “ e currently suffer worker shortages in the labour force, therefore we need a lot of migrant workers.

“Migrant workers are crucial to any labour force, but especially so in Phuket, where migrant workers are in high

V/Gov Chokdee Amornwat noted that Phuket’s shortage of manual labourers made the island a prime destination for migrant workers. Photo: PR Dept demand,” said V/ Gov Chokdee.

“All of these workers mu have their nationality confirmed before they can regi er and get work permits,” he said.

“All migrant workers mu be regi ered according to immigration law to avoid human tra cking and to ease international tension, because

Thailand is ill categorised as Tier 3.”

In July, the United States kept Thailand on the bottom Tier 3 in its new report on human tra cking, placing it among the wor humantra cking locales in the world and at risk of US sanctions.

At the meeting, act-

ing chief Phutarat Maneerat reported, “We have 10,196 employers and a total of , regi ered migrant workers – 74,321 Myanmar nationals, 842 Laotians and 710 Cambodians – currently legally working with work permits – and whose family members aying here have also been regi ered.

“The Phuket Employment ce recently held a meeting between employers, business operators, community leaders and other departments so they all can learn the process of regi ration for migrants workers and other immigration lawd involving Myanmar, Lao and Cambodian workers,” Mr Phutarat added.

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T A lack of workers is now to blame for the delays in completing the drain construction in front of Index Living Mall.

Roadworks down the drain without workers FIRST IT WAS A LACK of sand, now not having enough workers is to blame for the delays in completing the drain construction in front of the Index Living Mall on the bypass road, according to the project’s engineer.

Samkong Underpass Construction Project Engineer Chalermpon Wongkietkun told T h e P h uk et N ew s on November 1 8 that another reason no one has been seen working on the construction of the new drains is because workers have also run into a levelling problem.

“This problem must be fixed before we can install the pipe. Levelling the area ready for the pipe installation could take some time, it req uires precision and if we are not precise we will have problems in the future.

“I think once we level the area out, workers can start

laying the pipe. I believe it sho ld be finished as scheduled, if not the contractor will face a fine,” said Mr Chalermpon.

“The drain construction in front of Index Living Mall has been delayed due to a lack of workers as they have been taken to work on the underpass project.”

The construction of the drains is now expected to be completed in February. Once complete, potholes will have to be filled and the road resurfaced before the underpass opens in 20 1 6.

Back in June, delays in completing the drain construction was blamed on a lack of sand.

In September, Mr Chalermpon stated that the drain construction would be completed by the end of October, weather permitting.

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he M i n ist r y of Transport has given its approval for Phuket to build the longawaited light-rail system from Tha Noon in Phang Nga all the way south to Chalong Circle at a cost of B23 .5 billion.

The ministry has also set its sights on completing the project by 20 21 , said Chaiwat Tongkamkoon, Deputy Director of the Office of rans ort and raffic Policy and Planing (OTP).

The OTP will gather all information and relevant details from the Highways Department, Department of Rural Roads, Airports of Thailand (AoT) and local ad inistration offices before submitting a summary to the Ministry of Transport before the end of the year for the Cabinet to approve the project, said Mr Chaiwat.

AoT is involved as the planned light-rail will connect with Phuket Airport, he added.

“The Ministry of Transport agrees with the proposal to build the light rail because this project can run along the main roads, there is no need to buy land from

residents and the project will req uire only a low budget to maintain,” Mr Chaiwat explained.

However, the government is reviewing expressions of interest in the project from private investors from China, Korea and European countries, he added.

The rail line will start at Tha Noon in Phang Nga, on the north side of the three bridges from Phuket to the mainland and terminate just north of Chalong Circle, passing through Phuket Town en route and covering a total distance of 60 kilometres.

“There will be 23 stations and the project will be finished in said Mr Chaiwat.

“Once the light rail is completed, the project will ease traffic congestion in Phuket, especially for tourists who take at least three hours to travel to the airport,” he added.

“Other benef its that people on Phuket will receive from the rail project, besides helping people to save money on transportation, include reducing travelling times, the number and severity of road accidents and air pollution,” Mr Chaiwat concluded.

B10mn cocaine bust at Krabi airport T WO T H A I WOM E N have been arrested for smuggling B1 0 million in cocaine through Krabi airport.

Siriwan Yodteerak, 3 2, and Aaew Wijit, 3 4 , were ar rested in the souther n province last Sunday (Nov 22) and brought to a news conference at the Customs Department in Bangkok on Monday (Nov 23 ).

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wan when she came to collect the luggage. Police inq uiries led to the arrest of Ms Aaew at a hotel in Krabi.

Ms Sriwan confessed that she was hired for B60 ,0 0 0 by Ms Aaew’s African boyfriend to smuggle the illicit narcotics from the Philippines.

She claimed the foreign man had tried to persuade her to be a drug mule several times, but she always declined. She gave in – and got caught – because she had a financial roble The women have been charged with possession of iri an odteera right and Aae Wi it o er their fa e a Category 1 narcotic with as they are brought to a news conference at the Customs intent to sell, and smugDepartment. Photo: Bangkok Post / Panupong Changchai gling drugs into Thailand. of the case uncovered a black The drugs are said have Police are trying to locate plastic bag containing 2.6 an estimated street value of Ms Aaew’s boyfriend, whose whereabouts are unknown. kilogrammes of cocaine hid- B1 0 .4 million. den in a secret compartment. fficials arrested s iriB ang k ok P os t

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Waging war within

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he Gover nment of Thailand – and the vast majority of the Kingdom’s residents and visitors – have wasted little time or consideration in reacting to the latest escalations in the so-called “war on terror” as matters of safety and security are once again made top priority.

News and photos of local authorities ramping up patrols and inspections at Phuket Airport and in Patong have been a welcome reassurance for tourists and operators hyped up for the high-season.

With the Bangkok Erawan shrine bombing still fresh in memory, the Thai populace – including many of us from abroad who call Thailand home – took little convincing of the seriousness of the recharged threat. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and

Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan in a meeting on Monday (Nov 23 ) assured the Kingdom’s top American envoy, Glyn Davies, that Thailand would be pulling out all the stops to ensure maximum security cooperation in the run-up to a busy year’s end.

It’s now safe to say that the “us versus them” mentality has leached beyond the borders of Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Israel, Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Russia, Europe and the US, and is now spreading rapidly throughout the rest of the world, and right here in Phuket. It would seem we’re at the point of no return as power brokers who fuel this everlasting war put pressure and expectations on their allies to proactively react to the ever-elusive threat of terror.

Like previous World Wars, a common threat and enemy

has been conceived. But like common threats before, this one can be defeated, they tell us, if we unite and join the fight And though terror attacks will continue to take innocent lives as the war escalates, consider this plain and q uantifiable fact erroris is not the biggest threat to Phuket, or the world for that matter.

The world’s deadliest enemy can be harboured within all of us and takes more innocent lives than any extremist could ever dream of. Indeed, the lethal combination of ignorance, complacency and arrogance ensures that more residents and tourists will continue to die and get mangled in traffic accidents or any one of a number of human-error disasters that could – but won’t likely – b e prevented.

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HAVE YOUR SAY Roused by earlymorning roosters

R e: Am erican w om an in com p laint d is p ute over T h ai neig h bour’ s early -m orning roos ters ( online only ) No complaint whatsoever has been filed with the Cherng Telay Or Bor Tor regarding any “pony manure smells” … Last Saturday, the Tourist Police never once mentioned any complaint against me, only biz arrely and repeatedly – they wanted to “ help me..,” while doing their best to intimidate me- checking papers, even my car, taking pictures of everything. I brought up the threat Mr Prasit has made to lodge a complaint if I did not withdraw ine and officers i ediately seiz ed upon it. What they did not know was both local and provincial authorities have already attested that there is no smell.

Also the inference by Mr. Narong remains that I have req uested the entire farm be removed. This is a red herring.

Mr. Prasit has the right to have birds on his land – as long as he complies with the home farm rules of course (which I suspect he is not) I have only req uested to Mr. Prasit, Mr Narong, and all other parties that the three offending roosters be moved at night to far enough away I cannot hear them, and then replaced

in the coop in the morning. It is not an unreasonable req uest, and any halfway considerate human would have already done it. Instead, Mr. Prasit declared he does not care I am disturbed, has told me “ farang does not belong in Thailand… ” I believe his personal bias is the motive for placing two coops approximately 25 meters, and 3 5 meters from me, when he had 3 acres to place them elsewhere. I feel strongly he intends to operate a full scale farm, which my complaints are interfering with, and is now making a concerted effort to drive me from my home.

It [ this news] is a smear campaign by Cherng-Telay police and the Or Bor Tor with whom I have had a prior problem several years ago regarding my attempt to procure a permit to ride horses on the beach. ffice to say sh ttered the business, rather than pay. ecently ha e filed co plaints with the 1 1 1 1 Govt Complaint Center on the Or Bor Tor inaction on allowing this noise nuisance, on what is in my opinion, a commercial farm – over 5 0 birds – replete with geese, ducks and a turkey, which I am told by livestock officials are not allowed on private home farms. (BTW, the way the birds are kept mixed and allowed outside is a ossible bird fl ris nd an

additional complaint on two herng elay olice officers telling me one thing – and doing another – and have as of Sunday, added a complaint about Tourist Police taking my picture, and then giving it to press … which I believe to be a violation of the law.

Today, I complained to the ayor s office thro gh s it Noy, about what I feel was an effort by police to essentially sully my reputation in the parlance of Thai libel laws through the article in TPN. Regarding the initial nuisance complaints, I have also appealed to the Provincial Authorities, and am awaiting a response. Mr Narong is not affiliated with ro incial a thorities, but the Cherng-Telay Or Bor Tor- and the complaint to Provincial Health Dept, (Dr. Krit) and 1 1 1 1 is about Mr. arong s ecifically hile any ay find this to be a futile struggle, or otherwise incite ridicule, the fact is I am not in a rural area, I am surrounded by many high end villa developments, one of which is about 20 0 metres away, all of which are at risk for future chicken farms to go up where roosters can apparently disturb owners with impunity. While the area was rural at one time and owners have profited massively off having foreigners reside in

Thailand. While it is true I do rent the house and land, I have pet ponies I keep on the 4 rai plot which I have resided on for over 4 years, but since Thai laws actually forbid foreigners from owning land, to use that as an excuse for inaction on a legitimate complaint is simply a convoluted tactic, based on bias, and grossly unfair.

Cherng Telay Police Chief Col Sermkwan Nimit asserts I have not even closed my bedroom window, that is not true. It is closed, and the AC fan runs, although the compressor does not run continuously. I am not turning the AC down to an uncomfortable level, which for me is about 27 degree, the same temperature as it is outside in this season find it so ewhat backward I have to change my lifestyle, I never used AC before to accommodate Mr Prasit’s inability to be a considerate neighbour.

And nuisance noise at 4 am, (last night at 3 : 23 am) and I do have lots of video with audio recording of hundreds of rooster calls every morning between 4 am and 6am, it is actually a violation of the law. To claim it is “natural” is absurd. If so, can I hunt these natural birds?

No, because they are private property and thus the owner is responsible for any nuisance caused.

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‘FORCED LABOUR COMMON’ Nestle highlights problems with Thai seafood suppliers

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igrant workers toiling in Thailand’s seafood industry to supply Nestle SA and other global companies are subjected to haz ardous, exploitative and degrading conditions in which so e fisher en are e en sold to other boat captains, a report commissioned by the company found.

The unusual disclosure from Geneva-based Nestle, part of a plan for self-policing, concluded a year-long internal investigation Monday (Nov 23 ). The study found virtually all US and European companies buying seafood from Thailand are exposed to the same risks of abuse in their supply chains.

Nestle, among the biggest food companies in the world, launched the investigation in December after reports from news outlets and nongovernmental organisations tied brutal and largely unregulated working conditions to their shrimp, prawns and Purina brand et foods ts findings echo those of T h e As s ociated P res s , the Guard ian, Global P os t and other media outlets

that have resulted in the rescue of ore than fisher en The report conducted by V erite on behalf of Genevabased Nestle and released yesterday found “indicators of forced labo r traffic ing and child labour to be present among sea-based and landbased wor ers he findings “present an urgent challenge to any company sourcing seafood,” the company said.

Thailand’s seafood industry has come under global scrutiny in recent years following reports that showed widespread abuse of workers, mainly of migrants from neighbouring Cambodia and Myanmar.

The mistreatment was cited by the US in its annual re ort on h an traffic ing in which Thailand remained at the lowest level in 20 1 5 , as well as in civil lawsuits filed by cons ers in the accusing companies such as Nestle and Costco Wholesale Corp of selling seafood caught using slave labour.

“Sometimes, the net is too heavy and workers get pulled into the water and just

In this handout photograph released by Indonesia’s Ministry of Fishery in April, hundreds of re ed foreign fi her en o t fro an ar and hai and are gathered b ndone ia i ega fi hing ta for e a o anied b hai offi ia d ring an o eration in Ben ina i and of a ro in e (AFP photo) disappear. When someone dies, he gets thrown into the water,” one Burmese worker told V erite.

“I have been working on this boat for 1 0 years. I have no savings. I am barely surviving,” said another. “Life is ery diffic lt here T he Eu ropean Union

threatened earlier this year to ban Thai seafood imports if the country fails to improve the reg lation of its fishing industry. The government has said it is working to address the concerns.

Nestle said it would post the reports online – as well as a detailed yearlong solution strategy throughout 20 1 6 – as part of ongoing efforts to protect workers. It has promised to impose new req uirements on all potential suppliers and train boat owners and captains about human rights, possibly with a demonstration vessel and rewards for altering their practices. It also plans to bring in outside auditors and assign a high-level Nestle manager to make sure change is underway.

“As we’ve said consistently, forced labour and human rights abuses have no place in our supply chain,” Magdi Batato, Nestle’s executive vice president in charge of operations, said in a written statement. “Nestle believes that by working with suppliers we can make a positive

difference to the sourcing of ingredients.

“This will be neither a q uick nor an easy endeavour, but we look forward to making significant rogress in the months ahead.”

Nestle is not a major purchaser of seafood in Southeast Asia but does some business in Thailand, primarily for its Purina brand Fancy Feast cat food.

For its study, V erite interviewed more than 1 0 0 people, including about 80 workers from Myanmar and Cambodia, as well as boat owners, shrimp-farm owners, site supervisors and representatives of Nestle’s suppliers. They isited fish orts and fish eal packing plants, shrimp farms and doc ed fishing boats all in Thailand.

Boat captains and managers, along with workers, confir ed iolence and danger in the Thai seafood sector, a booming industry which exports US$ 7 billion of products a year, although managers said workers sometimes got hurt

because they were drunk and also fighting Boat capt ai n s r a rely checked ages of workers, and V erite found some underage wor ers forced to fish or ers said they labour without rest, their food and water are minimal, outside contact is cut off, and they are given fake identities to hide that they are working illegally.

Generally, the workers studied by V erite were catching and rocessing fish into fish eal fed to shri and prawns. But the Amherst, Massachusetts-based group said many of the problems they observed are systemic and not uniq ue to Nestle; migrant workers throughout Thailand’s seafood sector are vulnerable to abuses as they are recruited, hired and employed, said V erite.

Monday’s disclosure is rare. While multinational companies in industries from garments to electronics say they investigate allegations of abuse in their supply chains, they rarely share their negati e findings “It’s unusual and exemplary,” said Mark Lagon, president of the non rofit reedo House, a Washington-based anti traffic ing organisation “The propensity of the PR and legal departments of companies is not to fess up, not to even say they are carefully looking into a problem for fear that they will get hit with lawsuits,” he said.

In fact, Nestle is already being sued: In August, pet food b yers filed a class action lawsuit alleging Fancy Feast cat food was the product of slave labour associated with Thai Union Froz en Products, a major distributor. It’s one of several lawsuits filed in recent months against major US retailers importing seafood from Thailand. B ang k ok P os t

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Fighting north Myanmar’s addiction curse MYANMAR

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rmed with batons and the bible, churchbacked vigilantes are ta ing the fight against northern Myanmar’s heroin epidemic into their own hands – deepening the fallout from a drugs trade already feeding conflict and corruption in the region.

On the leafy banks of the Irrawaddy river, locals from Katcho village in Kachin state tread carefully among abundant evidence of addiction – scores of syringes strewn on the pathway and piled under trees.

“Young people have no future here,” said a local official whose own year old grandson is hooked on heroin – which in Kachin is among the purest available anywhere in the world.

Addiction has rocketed in this frontier region as Myanmar gets hooked on its own product.

The country is the second largest opium producer in the world, only Afghanistan makes more.

In addition to a narcotics crisis, Katcho locals now also live in fear of the hardline Christian anti-drug organisation, Pat Jasan, after doz ens of men in combat-style uniforms recently stormed into town, wielding batons and rounding up drug suspects.

Members of Pat Jasan, who are largely ethnic Kachin, allegedly beat a woman in the Shan majority town.

The recent raid raised fears of a new layer of community tension in a state that is already battered by war between government forces and ethnic Kachin rebels. onflict in achin flared soon after the military handed power to a q uasi-civilian govern ent in Embattled communities believe there is a plot “to kill the youths of Kachin with drugs” said Tu Raw, chairman of at asan s office in the state capital Myitkyina.

“People are using, injecting and dying,” he said, adding two thirds of his childhood friends had died after becoming hooked on heroin.

The group was founded last year by the powerful Kachin Baptist Church to deliver shock therapy to the drug-addled region. t now clai s members and recently began full-scale village raids involving several hundred people wearing ca o flage jac ets and brandishing bamboo batons.

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Babies crawl, and bawl, to fini h ine in a an ra e JAPAN eroin er ta e dr g in a i age near a ade a hin tate Photo: Ye Aung Thu /AFP Jasan chapters rely on public floggings to nish offenders before taking them to faithbased rehab or the police.

But for Pat Jasan the ends j stifies the eans Their work is fanning out, with YouTube videos doing the rounds of camo-clad men scything down opium plants.

In Hpakant, a six-hour drive from the state capital, Pat Jasan member Du Lum says drug suspects have two choices: punishment by the police or the group’s “drug destruction team.”

“Everyone including government knows they are our rules. We destroy drugs by either dissolving them into water or burning them, and punish men with five lashings,” he said.

Kachin’s heroin crisis centres on Hpakant, a moonscape of environmental destruction which is also at the heart of a multi-billion dollar jade mining industry.

Miners, trapped between hope of finding a valuable slab of jade and despair at the bleak conditions of their perilous work, are easy prey for addiction.

Naw San, who has been in Hpakant for 26 years, shoots heroin three times a day.

“I use it and then go out to work,” he said, before dipping a needle into a vein to extract blood, watching it swirl with the heroin in his syringe and pumping it back into his arm.

The drug has a purity of up to er cent here co ared to a maximum 3 0 % on the streets of Europe.

“So you’ve got the best q uality heroin in the world,” said Willy De Maere, of Asian Harm Reduction Network, which supports government methadone programmes and runs needle exchanges. ro nd a fifth of yan-

ine in the to n hi of

ar s injecting dr g users have HIV . In Hpakant that rises to nearly 4 0 % .

Aid workers said “shooting galleries” had started to reduce the infection rate with 97 % of used needles exchanged for clean ones.

But pressure from communities fearful that they were encouraging drug use saw many closed, pushing addicts underground.

With only around half of needles now being returned, HIV is on the rise again.

Myanmar’s drug trade should be a priority for the government following the country’s crucial November elections, a Western diplomat said, adding it could “destroy this country from below”.

Narcotics production has long funded war in Myanmar, with both ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar army involved in the trade in war-torn Shan state near the “Golden Triangle” frontier with China.

Impoverished farmers in northern Myanmar have few viable alternatives other than growing opium.

The drug is valued in local culture, passed around at weddings and used as a painkiller.

Yet the drug crisis was not given prominence when opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi took her election campaign to Kachin earlier this month.

Myanmar was overtaken

by Afghanistan as the world’s largest opium producer in the early 20 0 0 s.

But poppy cultivation has doubled since 20 0 6, while drug cartels now also churn out millions of methamphetamine tablets. llicit rofits flow easily in the graft-soaked nation.

Tom Kramer of advocacy group Transnational Institute said Myanmar’s army was “stimulating the drugs trade

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rather than decreasing it”, by backing militia groups in Shan state involved in heroin and amphetamine production.

“In Shan State but also in Yangon many new houses are going up. It is likely that this is partly funded by drug money,” said Mr Kramer.

It is “impossible to buy these cars and houses” on official salaries he added AF P

MORE THAN 60 0 BABIES in a an wriggled to the finish line on their hands and knees in the world' s largest crawling competition this week.

Japanese publisher Benesse organised the one-day event at a shopping mall in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, inviting infants aged between six months and one year and four months to participate in the three-metre race.

Some vigorous babies crawled determinedly towards the finish line and their waiting parents, while others

refused to participate, sitting stationary on the starting line and crying loudly.

“About a month ago she could not crawl well over a long distance, but I am so glad to see her grow,” said Hitomi Nanba, mother of Saho, who took part in the race.

The competition, involving babies was logged as a new Guinness World Record, replacing the previous record of infants at a si ilar race in China last year.

The winner was awarded a headset digital camera, which allows parents to take pictures and videos of their children with their hands free.

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French Muslims’ fear after Paris attacks

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fireman of Algerian origin, Faisal helped evacuate thousands from the Stade de France during the Paris attacks, guiding panicked football fans to safety as suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the stadium.

Now he fears the November 13 massacre across the French capital will deepen a dangerous “them and us” schism between France’s fivemillion-strong Muslim population and the rest of society.

The jihadists behind the attacks appear to be Europeans of Arab origin, and the -year-old fireman worries that French Muslims may suffer greater discrimination as a result.

“If you have a Muslim name, they stop seeing you as a French person and they start to see you as an Arab, a potential terrorist,” Faisal said.

The attacks will also exacerbate an existing problem, he fears – that many Muslims don’t feel part of France, and even resent it.

And that resentment is precisely what the Islamic State group seeks to exploit.

Like others around Boulevard Barbes, a bustling microcosm of Paris’ second and third-generation ethnic communities, Faisal condemned the attacks outright.

“I was working inside the Stade de France that Friday night when we got the call on the radio to evacuate everyone. But when this kind of attack happens, it deepens the separation between us and the rest of society,”

A Muslim holds a placard reading “Terrorism is not Islam.

Islam is like this owe . e o ism has no religion” during a gathering on Nov 15 at “Le Carillon” restaurant, one of the sites attacked in Paris. Photo: Dominique Faget/AFP the fireman said.

France’s Muslim community – the largest in Europe – is as diverse as the country itself.

But there are many who voice anxiety about their place in a country with a bloody colonial history in North Africa and a commitment to secularism that some see as contradictory with Islamic traditions.

This anxiety spiked as politicians such as ex-prime minister Alain Juppe called on Muslims to publicly “say they have nothing to do with this barbarism” .

“Muslims do not have to justify themselves... Are they guilty by association? ” responded an opinion piece writer, Hatem Nafti, in left-leaning daily L i b e r a t i o n .

Fre nch-bor n Moha m m a d , a 30-year-old Algerian CD and DVD shop owner in Barbes, and his friend Samir did some painful

soul-searching.

“The problem is with how they treated immigrants to begin with [ 40-50 years ago] . They put the Arabs in [ sprawling suburban areas] far from everyone else,” Mohammad said, nervously pu ng at a cigarette.

Decades after the first major waves of migration in the 1960s, many thousands of people still live in low-cost housing projects in Paris’ downtrodden banlieue (suburbs), where petty crime is rife and life is completely different from the glittering city centre.

Jobs are harder to come by, with unemployment estimated in 2013 at 23 per cent in contrast with nine per cent elsewhere in the city.

The suburbs – and also parts of the 18th district, where Barbes is located – saw major riots in 2005 that emphasised the alienation.

It is this feeling of disenfran-

chisement that can be exploited by IS, warn researchers, with people on the fringes drawn to a movement that can give misguided aims to directionless youth.

Didier Lapeyronnie, who teaches sociology at Paris’ La Sorbonne University, said many French Muslims “do not feel like they are part of the national community” .

And for a tiny minority, jihadism can be used to build an alternative worldview.

“Terrorism is not necessarily linked to marginalisation,” Mr Lapeyronnie said, adding however that “in some areas... a counter-culture, a counter-society has been created, and Islam is used to construct a worldview.”

“There is a political failure of the integration model... a process of dis-integration,” he said.

Paris-based expert Karim Bitar

says IS takes full advantage of this.

The group “has a well-honed dual strategy of tapping into feelings of humiliation of Sunnis in Iraq and Syria and simultaneously exploiting the alienation of disenfranchised Muslim youth in Europe,” he said in a recent interview.

Some 1,000 French men and women have joined IS in Iraq and Syria.

The group has “everything to gain from recruiting French youth: they improve their operational capabilities considerably and they psychologically score a victory by sharpening the contradictions within Western societies,” said Mr Bitar of the Institute for International and Strategic Affairs.

European recruits do not necessarily know much about Islam at all, nor are they necessarily seeking to escape a life of want.

Two of the Paris attackers, Brahim and Salah Abdelslam, ran a bar in Belgium which was shut down because of reports that customers smoked marijuana there.

Jihadist recruits “are often in it for the adrenalin, the adventure, the excitement and to escape their existential malaise,” Mr Bitar said.

Wearing his hair close-shaven and a black leather jacket, Samir in the Barbes music shop agreed.

“They [ the jihadists] recruit people with criminal records online to do their dirty work, offering them protection,” said Samir, a security guard, as electronic Algerian pop boomed in the background.

“It hurts that they don’t see the difference between me and the terrorists.” AFP

Zimbabwe’s Mr Ugly pageant turns ugly ZIMBABWE A 42-Y EAR-OLD U Nemployed man was crowned Zimbabwe’s ugliest man at a pub pageant in Harare – but the contest turned ugly when the runner-up accused judges of bias.

Maison Sere, who was missing several teeth and dressed in torn overalls, beat off five other contestants for the $ 500 (B17,940) Mr Ugly prize – a large sum in a country facing massive unemployment.

“I want to thank God for winning this title, last time I came fourth. I just want to thank the judges for recognising me as the winner,” Mr Sere told

journalists during a night of festivities last Friday (Nov 20) attended by 200 revellers.

But William Masvinu, a three-time Mr Ugly winner who walked off with a $ 100 (B3,588) second prize this year, cried foul.

“The judges were not fair, the organisers must look for new judges to start the contest afresh.

I did not lose today,” Mr Masvinu said.

Show organiser David Machowa said he created the pageant in 2012 to celebrate “beauty in ugliness” .

“The show last night was very successful, and I still have plans to host Mr Ugly World,” he said.

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The Return of ‘Super Prime’

Uber high-end properties return at more than double in price The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

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rices of new “super p r i me” p r o p e r t ie s launched in Phuket this year show an increase of 1 20 per cent compared with similar ultra-high-end properties launched between 20 0 7 and 20 1 1 , reports Knight Frank (Thailand).

Selling prices of new super prime projects in Phuket launched in 20 1 5 range from US$ 7 .5 million (more than B269.5 million) to US$ 15 million (more than B5 3 9 million) a unit, explained Risinee Sarikaputra, Knight Frank Thailand’s Director of Research and Consultancy.

The resale price of super prime properties in Phuket has risen to US$ 20 million a unit this year, she added.

According to Knight Frank Thailand Research, no new super prime projects in Phuket were launched between 20 1 2 and 20 1 4 . However, the selling price of the super prime projects, launched between 20 0 7 and 20 1 1 and available for sale in 20 1 4 , were sold from US$ 3 million (B1 0 7 .8 million) to US$ 7 million (B25 1 .5 million) per unit.

“The majority of super

MontAzure’s The Estate is among the uber ‘super prime’ property developments that have returned to Phuket. Image: MontAzure

Knight Frank detailed the number of ‘super prime’ projects underway in Phuket. prime project buyers in Phuket are expatriates based in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai,” Ms Risinee noted.

“For the most part, these buyers have lived and worked in the region for a number of years and tend to know Phuket well by having spent holidays on the island,” she

explained.

“The emerging buyers are Australians, French and Canadians, as well as Asian travellers. Buyers acq uire super prime properties as their second home, holiday place or retirement residence.

They are most often owners of a property elsewhere, and in many instances, they own two

or more properties throughout the region and world.”

Such buyers tend to be emotionally involved in the purchase and like to visit the site and be familiar with the area prior to reserving a unit, which can lengthen the buying process, Ms Risinee said, adding that the average amount of time from start to

finish of the sales rocess in Phuket is over one year.

Location is a key factor for sales, and people pay a lot of attention to the site, views and immediate environment, including other developments and the availability of amenities.

“Lu xu r y proper t y i n Phuket encompasses the villa with a selling price of over B1 0 0 million a unit; these are mostly oceanfront villas managed by international branded hotels,” Ms Risinee said.

“The villas under this category mostly offer over four-bedrooms, with spa-

cious living, dining and entertainment spaces. They also provide world-class leisure facilities, with a private gym, spa room and private pool.

Such villas have a usable area of over 1 ,0 0 0 sq uare metres and are located on over two rai (over 3 ,20 0 sq m) of land. oreo er they reflect an excellent standard of construction using high-q uality aterials and s ecifications a functional layout, ample privacy for residents and premium decoration,” Ms Risinee said.

Ambassadors highlight key Mr ‘One in a Million’ arrives issues in trade, tourism talks BRITISH AMBASSADOR H.E. Mark Kent and ambassadorial colleagues H.E. Philip Calvert of Canada and H.E. Brendan Rogers of Ireland together highlighted several key issues targeting trade and tourism, among other issues, at a special event held in Phuket last Sunday (Nov 22).

The trio were guest speakers at the British Chamber of Commerce of Thailand (BCCT) business dinner titled “Meet the Ambassadors”, held at the Amari Phuket resort in Patong.

Of paramount importance to the delegation was the issue of tourists’ safety, as well as several key issues that affect tourists during their holidays to Phuket, including jet-skis (see page 1 .)

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THAILAND WELCOMED its 26 millionth visitor to the country this year with a reception for Norwegian tourist Tommy Jeppsson at Phuket International Airport last Friday (Nov 20 ).

The campaign to recognise each millionth visitor that began last August was supposed to end in October, but due to its success it was decided to continue rewarding

each millionth tourist through to the end of the year. his was the first ti e the winner was honoured at an airport outside of Bangkok.

The activity is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ campaign to attract foreign visitors. The ministry has estimated tourist arrivals are now on target to hit the 28.8 million target this year.

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Mr Jeppsson (left) receives his million-man gifts.

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From left: Canadian Ambassador Philip Calvert; Irish Honorary Consul for Phuket Helene Fallon Wood; Irish Ambassador Brendan Rogers; and British Ambassador Mark Kent. Photo: BCCT and the current climate for foreign investors.

Of note was the recent agreement for the British Council to provide Englishlanguage training to Thai officials said b ent The BCCT presentation dinner series has gained huge popularity in recent

months, with pressing issues and q uality guest speakers headlining the events. For more information, email greg@ bccthai.com.

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Krabi La Playa unveils new B200mn expansion K rabi La Playa resort, located in the popular Ao Nang Beach area across Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, has unveiled its B20 0 million expansion that includes an entire new purpose-built wing at the resort.

Part of the Small Hotel Group, Krabi La Playa now co rises roo s in total in a much sought-after location only 1 5 0 metres from the Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beaches and is within walking distance to the nearby shopping areas.

The new four-storey wing, with a modern loft-style design, offers its own swimming pool and gardens, and 4 4

The B200mn expansion comprises an entire new purposebuilt wing. Photo: Krabi La Playa additional rooms, including re ier el xe re ier and Family accommodations.

Half of the rooms on the first floor ha e direct ool access and the el xe re ier rooms range in siz e from 5 0 -5 2sq m.

Families are well catered for with rooms ranging from 65 -7 0 sq m with separate living room and accommodation for fo r ax and can connect to an additional room if req uired.

“We are delighted to offer

additional room inventory at o r o lar resort said irector of Sales and Marketing, Savika Phanitphisal.

“All visitors will enjoy the resort’s additional swimming pool. Each of our new rooms include en suite bathrooms, private balconies and all include tea/ coffee making facilities free i i layers and iPod docking stations. r h n ilai Buranupakorn, has also had the foresight to include meeting space with a capacity to hold meetings and events for upwards of 1 0 0 pax classroom style and he has plans to further extend this capacity,” she added.

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THE WESTIN SIRAY BAY Resort & Spa, Phuket has announced the appointment of Thai born Piyoros Naronglith as their new General Manager.

Mr Piyoros, often referred to simply as “Khun Jean”, started his career with Hilton International for several years before joining Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket. He then worked for various luxury brands, including The Luxury Collection, Centara Grand & Convention Centre, Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, while growing steadily in his operational roles. Most recently he was the Executive Assistant Manager of W Retreat Koh Samui.

A graduate of Airline management from Nederlands

Piyoros ‘Khun Jean’ Naronglith, the new GM at the Westin Siray Bay. Luchtvaart College and having resided for 1 4 years in Netherlands he s ea s fl ent tch and has a working knowledge of German.

Khun Jean has a passion for flying and re io sly held a private pilot license which allowed hi to fly a single engine airplane during day time without instruments.

Property stimulus draws Asean eyes to Thailand ADVERTORIAL ent o any ro gor Protasov recently attended a seminar highlighting the direction of the Phuket real estate market at the Phuket Royal City Hotel. The seminar, titled “Moving economy, pushing real estate. Phuket focusing today and catching up with the future” was organiz ed by the Phuket Real Estate Association (PREA) and presided over by Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada.

The seminar proved to be a success with many members of the association and real estate and condominium business operators in attendance.

Commenting on the event, Mr Protasov noted: I received much advice and many new ideas after we exchanged ideas, and our company - Thai Business e elo ent o any ro as well as one of our project - the Nai Harn Beach Condominium received much attention.

At the seminar. Mr Protasov (2nd from left), who heads the B200 million project at Nai Harn Beach Condominium, met with Anant Asavabhokin (centre), the Executive Board Chairman of Land & House Public Company Limited, to discuss the future of the real-estate market on the island.

We also discussed the tax cuts that the government has introduced as a stimulus package to the property market.

The government has made B1 0 billion in cheap loans available through all branches of state-owned Government Housing Bank (GHB), with some 2,0 0 0 potential borrowers applying for a combined B2.5 billion in ho sing loans on the first

day of the scheme.

Could you explain how the scheme works?

The move was to make housing loans available for low-income candidates who have been rejected by commercial banks by having them a ly to the fro ctober to ece ber yers of ho es al ed at million or less also now have better

access to mortgages. The government cut transfer and mortgage fees for houses to 0 .0 1 % of the appraisal value for six months for homes. he o e also allows first ti e homebuyers paying for a residence riced at illion or less by the end of next year to deduct 20 % of the home’s value from taxable inco e o er a fi e year eriod It means that a majority of potential buyers have a chance to buy their first ro erty in hailand now The state-owned housing bank is allowed to offer loans of up to illion to those with onthly inco es of or ally only those earning B5 4 ,0 0 0 a month are eligible for the illion ho sing loans. Those earning B1 0 ,0 0 0 a onth can borrow to illion under the scheme. They must pay a onth in the first year 5 ,7 0 0 in the second and 7 ,0 0 0 from the third onwards.

GH Bank also charges borrowers for the first year for the second year and the minimum retail rate minus 0 .7 percentage points throughout the term of the

loan for general borrowers and MRR minus one percentage point for employees of companies that have been offered special conditions

by GH Bank. Its MRR currently stands at 6.7 5 % .

The government has also agreed to permanently reduce corporate income tax to 20 % and the old agreement will be terminated at the end of ece ber And projects with 1 0 % – instead of 20 % – venture capital are exempt from dividend tax in the hope of assisting SMEs (small- to mediumsiz ed enterprises) to gain access to investors to improve performance and create a stronger market for real estate.

With current support by the Government and coming launch of the Asean Economic Community in ece ber the h et ro erty market can expect growth in both rices and de and s ecifically in the segment of ready-to-move-in condominiums.

T h is article w as p rovid ed by N ai Harn C ond om inium .

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NOT VODKA

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Busking for a good cause The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

Getting up on stage by yourself can be a rather nerve racking experience...

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ovember 16 – 20 saw Kajonkiet International School’s (KIS) first ever Busking Week. The week of musical events featured performances from students, teachers and visiting professional musicians.

The KIS school choir opened the week with a live performance on Monday singing a selection of songs including Scarborough Fair, Imagine and Amazing Grace. The main event of the week was held on the Tuesday when Alex Glinsky, former principal bassoon player for the Russian National Orchestra, joined KIS students for a musical workshop. Students were given the chance to try out several musical instruments including ukuleles, recorders, African drums, electronic keyboards and even a didgeridoo!

KIS are launching and new music programme, which offers private one-on-one tuition with professional musicians. Head of Music Mike Davison told The Phuket News, “It is all about getting students involved. Students here love music and the more we can get them up on stage and performing in front of others the better.

“Busking week has provided an informal setting for the students to come and give it a go. Getting up on stage by yourself can be a rather nerve racking experience, however busking is seen as a less formal style of performance. This meant that we have had lots of students signing up to come play and sing, it is really encouraging to see.”

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KIS school choir in action.

A donation box was left at the front of all performances. As always, parents, staff and students of KIS gave generously. All the money that was raised throughout the week is going to be do-

nated to Ban Koh Lone School which is an ongoing project for KIS. The money will help them to repair their classrooms, buy new resources and improve the life of the children on the small island.

BISP attracts 49 universities to Higher Education Fair

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nly six weeks after the BISP Higher Education fair, British International School, Phuket (BISP) hosted their second university fair of the year on November 19. Representatives from 49 educational institutions in nine different countries, covering Europe, Asia, North America, and Australasia attended the event either in person or virtually via video link. Among the many participants were the University of Melbourne, Maastricht University, Rangsit University, Assumption University, NYU–Abu Dhabi, King’s College London and UCL. Over the course of five hours students from four international schools on Phuket (BISP, QSI, PIA and HeadStart) spoke with the university representatives and chose from 16 different workshops to attend. Several of those covered traditional topics such as, ‘What makes a good UK application?’, ‘Applying to The Netherlands’, and ‘Studying in New Zealand’.

However, the majority of the workshops delved right into the academic world: university professors gave master classes in areas ranging from art to biotechnology to psychology to linguistics to economics to engineering. A number of sessions, such as those on journalism and politics and international relations, took place via online platforms or Skype. When asked to share her impressions, one Year 11 student commented: “The art workshop was presented by an amazing professor.

I learned new things and got some marvelous ideas.” Feedback from the visiting university representatives was similarly positive and almost unanimously complementary about the quality of the students who had attended the event: “It was a great and well organised fair and your students were lovely. Your student helper took very good care of us and I got to talk to a lot of motivated students,” said one rep.

Headmaster Neil Richards described the fair as, “An outstanding opportunity for students and parents from the major international schools in Phuket to meet directly with university representatives from around the world.”

He added: “Over 80 universities have chosen to visit BISP already this term, this gives a very strong indication of the status of the school within the world of international and tertiary education.

For more information about the College Counselling programme at BISP, please visit www.bisphuket.ac.th/college-counselling or email college@bisphuket.ac.th thephuketnews

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Go with The Flow

‘Indie Cartoon’ artist not in it for the money... yet Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2 @classactmedia.co.th

Moved by various movies, Few began to explore his thoughts, and convert them into art.

Middle: Tiger Mask; and a portrait of himself (Siripong Kitjawat) Bottom: Behind the lift door is a field.

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he Flow, real name Siripong “Few” Kitjawat, is a popular artist based in Bangkok, whose works you may have seen recently on viral art feeds.

His “Indie Cartoon” collections are featured on his Facebook page, and have been shared widely, in Phuket, Thailand and even abroad.

The Phuket News recently caught up with Few to find out more about his unique style of contemporary pop art.

A lecturer at Petkasem Management Technological College in Bangkok who also earns supplementary income as a freelance graphic designer, Few reveals that his interest in art developed from a young age, while he was still in grade school.

“I found myself immersed in art. I started drawing cartoons for friends and to my surprise, they all liked it,” he says with a laugh.

“I studied at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok, which allowed me to explore my passion for art further.”

“My classmates seemed to like my work too, they even told me to draw more. I began to produce some unique stuff in my drawings, and then I knew I had found my style. I was happy. I adapted my art to different stories...”

And the origin of his name, “One day I was listening to a song called ‘Go With The Flow’ by Queens of the Stone Age, which inspired me a little. My work combines pop art with cartoons, a caricature if you will.

Moved by various movies, Few began to explore his thoughts, and convert them into art, gradually starting to add colour to his cartoons.

“There have been times where I’ve made mistakes in life, as many people have, but I made an effort to not give up. Especially

when Thai society constantly makes a point that art is not an effective way to earn money.

“But I chose to do something that makes me happy. Having lots of money is not my priority, but that doesn’t mean that money is not important either.”

“In the future, I will still roll with The Flow, which is the name I use for my art. It can be used later on, say if I open another gallery and name it ‘The Flow Gallery’, or even open an art school called ‘The Flow Academy of Art’. Anything is possible”.

His art portrays a hidden message within the working age and art society, but it is presented in simple colours so that it is easy for others to engage with the meaning.

For more information visit facebook.com/ theflow

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Lady Pie makes everyone happy Dalia Hilmi editor1 @classactmedia.co.th

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he inaugural Phuket FOOD and HOTELEX 2015 took place last week (November 19 – 21) at Royal Phuket Marina.

More than 50 leading companies from Thailand’s hospitality and food industry exhibited at the exhibition, including a range of interesting food vendors.

I headed to the exhibition and had the pleasure of sampling a number of foods from the array of booths on site. But, there was one which particularly caught my attention: Lady Pie. Lady Pie was started in Phuket

by Susan Usher in early 2004 after she sailed here from Australia.

Susan started making Aussie pies independently, but by December 2005 she had moved into new premises in Cherng Talay as a fully Thai registered company.

For anyone that has never tried one of these divine pies, then I recommend you do as soon as possible!

The shop has an incredible menu that will comfort anyone who

is suffering from home sickness or who has a craving for something from back home.

At the exhibition, Lady Pie were offering a selection of some of their most popular pies. I was faced with the difficult choice of which pie to go for. In the end, I decided to go for the best seller, minced lean beef and onions in a rich beef gravy.

The puff pastry was so crisp and the beef was cooked to perfection and was blended in the most heavenly gravy. Each mouthful was unforgettable and I literally couldn’t put it down.

It was like I had transported myself back home and was sitting on the couch on a cold winter’s day, enjoying a delicious hearty pie.

From sausage rolls, to pastries, to pies, quiches, to Scotch eggs, the shop does a brilliant job at offering a number of dishes that are popular in the Western world. So if you find yourself near Cherng Talay and fancy something that will take you on a food journey, be sure to check it out.

For more info, visit ladypie.com

Goong Pad Sataw, a mix of fresh shrimps, chilli and shrimp paste, sweet onion, chilli pepper, fresh basil leaves and sataw.

Stink beans lingering with good health STREET EATS Supatra Sutham translate@classactmedia.co.th

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hen it comes to food aromas, nothing will beat the smell of a stink bean or sataw (สะตอ). Stink beans made their way to Thai kitchens a long time ago and eventually charmed their way into local res-

taurants.

There is a large variety of delicious dishes made from sataw that are very popular in the southern provinces of Thailand, and all the way across the border to neighboring countries.

My first impression of sataw (Sci: parkia speciosa) was not great. When I first smelt the strong aroma coming from my next door neighbour’s kitchen, I thought she had a skunk roaming around in her house. My friend told me that the smell was in fact that of fresh sataw which she described as a heavenly, delicious bean packed with nutrients.

On a recent food trip to Phuket Town, I ordered Goong Pad Sataw for my first official experience. After a 10minute wait, my order arrived. When the plate was handed to me, there appeared to be no stinky smell but the exotic aroma of fried chilli paste blended nicely with masterfully selected ingredients, such as sweet onion, fresh chilli pepper and fresh basil leaves.

The beans, however, were freshly green and each bite reminded me of steamed Brussels sprouts with an aroma that was out of this world, and the

uniquely nutty flavour is something I will never forget.

Mature beans have a unique pungent smell. Young, fresh pods are best for cooking or to be eaten fresh.

Although the smell lingers in your digestive system for days, it is worth it because stink beans are packed with nutrients and have a high concentration of amino acids. Many health experts claim it to be one of the healthiest ingredients out there, as it helps to flush out toxins and excess sodium.

A favourite among Thais in the South is pad sataw goong (ผัดสะตอก้งุ ) or stir-fried stink bean with shrimp, which is flavoured with a curry and shrimp paste masterfully blended with robust ingredients like garlic, chillies and turmeric. This gives it a distinctive taste and texture that will certainly make you want more.

If you have the chance to go even further south, you will find a variety of pad sataw varieties, served with different protein bases, such as pork or seafood. Although most of the main ingredients are pretty much the same, in some places you will find local cooks adding more ingredients into their chilli paste, such as tamarind paste or even a splash of lemon juice and fresh herbs.

I must admit that pad sataw is very unique and delicious. It certainly has many hidden benefits to promote a healthy body.

Next time you spot the green stink bean hanging in a local restaurant, stop by and try this energy packed dish, and if you’re frightened that the smell will linger in your system for days, just flush it down with a cup of tea and no one will notice that you had the stink bean for breakfast! thephuketnews

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Getting ready to ‘Bike for Dad’

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illions across Thailand have been making special preparations for the upcoming ‘BIKE FOR DAD’ cycling event, which will take place in Phuket and nationwide on December 11.

The event will officially celebrate HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 88th birthday on December 5.

A practice run was held in Phuket on Sunday afternoon (November 22), presided over by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongthada.

The rehearsal was a good opportunity for participants to get real time practice so as to prepare themselves for the real event on December 11, Gov Chamroen said.

Medics and bike technicians also took part in the practice event.

The 29-kilometre practice route, dubbed the “Route of Good Fortune” will start and finish at Phuket Provincial Hall.

T he rehearsal w as staged from 3 pm to 6 pm and saw cy clists com plete the circuit as follow s: • S tart at Prov incial hall • T urn left onto D am rong R d • T urn left onto Pattipat R d • Continue onto Chao F a East R d • At Chalong Circle, head north along Chao F a W est R d • R est stop at W at Chalong • Continue north along Chao F a W est R d • T urn right onto W irat H ongy ok R d ( at

W at Naka) • Continue onto B angkok R d • T urn left onto B angkok R d ( northbound) • Pass S uriy adej Circle onto Y aow arat R d • T urn right onto Phang Nga R d • T urn right onto Phuket R d • Continue to S aphan H in • At S aphan H in Park, turnaround and head north back along Phuket R d • At S urin Circle ( the ‘ Clocktow er Circle’ ) , continue north on Montri R d • T urn right onto Narisorn R d • Conclude route at Prov incial H all.

Meanwhile, rehearsals last weekend were successful elsewhere in the king-

From left: Jay ‘LeShark’ Walker, Jason ‘Paperboy’ Beavan, Jason Wilder, Leo ‘The Lion’ Ferrari, and Kim ‘Blue Elephant’ Steppe.

Sweat for glory

Battle of the heavyweights’ fighters cheer as they tie. @thephuketnews

The Phuket Has Been Good To Us foundation raised over B900,000 at a big charity dinner, Black Tie Muay Thai, which was held at the luxurious Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort on Phuket’s upper-west coast on November 21. Some of the island’s personalities who have never fought before, trained hard to fight at the event. There was plenty of smoke and noise but when it came down to the big battles, a very sore Jay Walker lost to Leo Ferrari and Kim Steppe and Jason Beavan tied in the battle of the heavyweights.

dom, likewise.

In Nonthaburi province, more than 400 cyclists, including former central chief of Phuket, Governor Nisit Chansomwong, took part in the province’s own rehearsal for BIKE FOR DAD. The practice session was held as a safety drill for security officers and to make sure the roads are in good condition.

Nonthaburi is scheduled to carry out another rehearsal on December 6, a day after His Majesty the King’s 88th birthday anniversary.

In Lamphun province, Governor Narong Onsaard led a group of regis-

tered cyclists on a 29-kilometre bike route during their first rehearsal. The bike route took participants past 19 temples before arriving at the finish.

In Chiang Rai province, two rehearsals were held over the weekend.

One practice session covered the fulllength bike route, while the other took place over a shorter, 9.9-kilometre distance.

In Phuket, the route and times are expected to be similar if not identical to the rehearsal, but be sure to check thephuketnews.com for updates closer to the actual event.

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Russia’s national drink THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

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The average Russian drinks at least three cups of tea every day.

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s foreign residents of Phuket, all of us miss something from our home countries. Australians miss Vegemite, Germans miss sauerkraut, Russians miss tea. Don’t take stereotypes for granted, the Russian national drink is not vodka, but tea. Or rather teas due to numerous varieties being available. Black and green, herbal and original, Chinese and Indian and much more will face you on a shelf of nearly any Russian shop.

The average Russian drinks at least three cups of tea every day, basically with every meal they take. Tonic agents contained in natural tea help to wake you up, re-energise during the day and refresh after work.

Numerous tea breaks during the day are a real problem every Russian manager faces. Five tea breaks, plus a cup in the morning and another in the evening? Easy!

Russians’ obsession with tea has an impressive history. It started in 17th century and since then, tea-drinking culture has been an integral part of Russian life.

A small fact to illustrate this: Russian Wikipedia has an article entitled Russian tea culture, and this summary has nearly 10,000 words. The love is just too big.

Getting a cup of an authentic Russian tea like in the old times is not difficult at all, though in Thailand some ingredients are sometimes hard to find. First you need a good ceramic or porcelain tea pot and, obviously, some black tea. Nowadays people

in water approximately 2/3 of the volume. Cover with the lid and leave for some 3-5 minutes to brew. Then add the rest of the water and basically your tea is ready. Sounds simple and so it is.

That’s mostly the serving that makes up Russian tea.

The most historically authentic way to drink tea a la russe is from a sauce pan, blowing on it slightly before taking a sip. The ritual brooks no hurry, so take your time. Most Russians love their tea sweet, but sugar can be either dissolved One of the most iconic paintings representing Russian tea drinking culture - The Meror eaten with tiny chant’s Wife by Boris Kustodiev, 1918. Photo: Wikimedia Commons bites from the cube, what is known as widely use tea bags, but for a real experivprikusku. Lemon is also highly welcome, ence you need loose tea. Ideally it should be while milk is not. Leave it to the British. from Ceylon but any Earl Grey or English Last but by no means least are various Breakfast will do. candies, jams, pies, tarts and other types of First splash the teapot with hot water confectionery and pasty, served with tea. No to warm it up. Then add tea leaves (roughly surprise that some of the tea sessions last one teaspoon per cup of water) and pour for hours.

Phuket celebrates the Festival of Lights

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hailand’s ‘Festival of Lights’. Held yearly, on the evening of the twelfth lunar month, is the time of year when the waters around the country become alive with candlelight.

Loy Kratong is a special occasion and this year it fell on Wednesday, November 25. On this particular night, on nearly every expanse of water, be it a river, lake or the ocean, thousands of lights shined across the country.

Loy Kratong is meant to thank and apologise to the

water goddess. Thanking her for us using her water

to grow crops and support all life year round, and a way to say sorry for making the water dirty.

The idea behind floating a kratong is to put all your misfortunes in a boat, and allow them to literally f loat away. The belief being, that if the kratong floats away from you, the coming year will bring good fortune.

Kratong are traditionally decorated carefully with flowers and banana leaves, leaving room for the candles and three sticks of incense. thephuketnews

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It’s Youth Talent competition time again!

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Contestants will have to perform in front of a judging panel consisting of local and international judges.

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he latest edition of the Youth Talent competition will run at Boat Lagoon’s luxury marquee, The Whitehouse. It kicks off at 11am on Sunday, December 6.

The judging panel will consist of four local and international judges with many years of experience in the music industry.

This year an extra category has been added. Vocal contestants aged 8 to 12 now have their own category. Vocalists and instrumentalists aged 13 to 18 can enter the existing categories.

There will be a market set up outside the Whitehouse where patrons will be able to buy food and drinks, as well as clothing, toys and other goodies.

The organisers, the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts, have again teamed up with Class Act Media as their preferred media partner, and Phuket International Academy (PIA) have come on board as the main prize

PRIZES AND SPONSORS Junior Vocals for ages 8 to 12

1st prize – B3,000 cash from PIA, Gift Voucher from Hard Rock Café Phuket, studio time from Legend Music.

2nd prize – B2,000 from PIA 3rd prize – B1,000 from PIA Senior Vocals for ages 13 to 18

1st prize – B5,000 cash from PIA, gift voucher from Hard Rock Café Phuket, studio time from Legend Music.

2nd prize – B3,000 from PIA 3rd prize – B2,000 from PIA Instrumentalists for ages 13 to 18

The exciting Youth Talent competition draws visitors from all over the country. sponsors. Hard Rock Café Phuket will sponsor prizes for the winners in each category, and Legend Music will provide studio time for the winners in each category to record their winning songs.

Boat Lagoon have sponsored the venue for the competition.

The Youth Talent Competition is open to all solo vocalists and instrumentalists living in Phuket aged between 8 to 18. Each contestant is limited to three minutes for their performance, and the competition is capped at 50 competitors on a first come basis.

1st prize – B5,000 cash from PIA, gift voucher from Hard Rock Café Phuket, studio time from Legend Music.

2nd prize – B3,000 from PIA 3rd prize – B2,000 from PIA The Youth Talent Competition Details: Date: Sunday December 6, 2015 Time: 11am to 3pm Venue: The Whitehouse, Boat Lagoon.

Entry fee: B700 Send entries to PAPA@legendmusic.net

Celine Dion leads music world

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eline Dion led the music industry on November 22 in an emotional tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks, as the American Music Awards heard appeals for a peaceful world.

The Canadian singer sang Edith Piaf ’s classic Hymne a l’Amour (“Hymn to Love”) in French at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles, which went ahead barely a week after the assault on a concert hall and other civilian targets across Paris.

In front of a screen flashing images of Paris that culminated with the Eiffel Tower in the French flag’s tricolor, Dion sang the song of lost love as some members of the audience were seen in tears.

Dion was introduced by the actor and musician Jared Leto, who recalled playing with his

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band Thirty Seconds to Mars earlier this year at the historic Bataclan theater that saw the heaviest death toll in the November 13 attacks.

Some 130 people died but “another seven billion will forever be scarred by this horrific and senseless tragedy,” Leto said.

“France matters, Russia matters, Syria matters, Mali matters, the Middle East matters, the United States matters – the entire world matters. And peace is possible,” he said to applause.

Leto also took aim at antiforeigner sentiment that has emerged in the wake of the Paris attacks, which was claimed by the Islamic State group.

“Many of us here are the sons and the daughters of immigrants,” he said, pointing out that late Apple innovator Steve Jobs was of Syrian heritage.

The tribute was a rare somber note in the made-for-television gala, although the electronic producer Skrillex also referred to world turmoil as he accepted an award for his work with pop celebrity Justin Bieber.

“There is so much negative stuff going on in the world, so it’s up to us to be positive,” Skrillex said of musicians’ role.

The rap duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis also took to the stage to debut a new song, Kevin, a politically charged tale of drug addiction’s toll in modern America that featured the soul singer Leon Bridges.

The American Music Awards are designed as a glitzy extravaganza and, unlike the more prestigious Grammy Awards which will take place in February, the winners are determined by voting from fans. AFP

The superstar, Redfoo (right).

Party rock in the house! Grand Mercure Phuket Patong was delighted to welcome on November 16 Mr Stefan Kendal Gordy, otherwise known as Redfoo, one of the world’s most famous rappers, best known as part of the musical duo LMFAO.

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From left: Ms Anoma Wongyai, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand; Mr Jaran Sangsan, Secretary, Phuket Chamber of Commerce; Mr Surachai Chaiwat, President, Phuket Chamber of Commerce; Mr Thavorn Jirapattanasophon, Deputy Mayor of Phuket City; Mr Puripan Bunnag, Director of Domestic MICE, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); Mr Phusit Sasitaranondha, Managing Director, Expolink Global Network Ltd., organisers of FOOD and HOTELEX.

Jay Walker and Jason Beavan.

F O O D VEND AT R O MAR I

Susan Usher, Lady Pie, with one of her staff.

Caterina Ponti (right) with friend.

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, H O T EL O R S G AT H ER Y AL PH U K ET NA EX PO

The inaugural FOOD and HOTELEX 2015 took place last week (November 19 – 21) at Royal Phuket Marina. More than 50 leading companies from Thailand’s hospitality and food industry exhibited at the expo. There were various networking events, a junior chef competition as well as live entertainment throughout the three days.

Class Act Media were proud sponsors of the event.

G R U MPY O LD MEN H ELP T H O S E I N NEED

The Grumpy Old Men's Society held a charity birthday party on Friday, November 20 at Chalong Pier Beer Garden. e t en o ed a barbe e, i e i , a e a a raf e and silent auction to help families and children in need.

Grumpy Old Men's Society and friends enjoying the evening.

From left: Mingkwan Metmowlee, Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT Vice Governor, Charn Wongsatayanont and Sawai Sombat.

Offi er ho eb han and B orn enning B th

I ND I AN NAVAL S H I P, K ES AR I

A select group of local residents were invited onboard the Indian Naval Ship, KESARI, berthed at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Ao Ma-kham on November 20.

LU X U R Y T R AD E ENT R EPR ENEU R I N PH U K ET CO NF ER ENCE

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted over 25 international luxury travel agents at the wonderful Paresa Resort on November 23, to meet 30 high-end suppliers from Phuket, Koh Samui and Krabi. thephuketnews

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OUTRIGGER HOSTS BLACK TIE MUAY THAI FOR CHARITY

Leah (centre), Outrigger, and Tony (right), GM Outrigger.

On at rda o e ber , o ar fig re from the Phuket social scene fought in the Muay Thai ring to raise funds for local children’s charity Phuket Has Been Good to Us (PHBGTU) at Outrigger’s Laguna Phuket Beach Resort ballroom. Over B900,000 was raised and was a great night had by all.

Kim Steppe and Jason Beavan. Photos: Jessi Cotterill Photography

From left: Jem Wild, British Embassy Bangkok; Mark Kent, British Ambassador; Brendan Rogers, Irish Ambassador; Helene Fallon Wood, Irish Honorary Consul for Phuket.

PHUKET BUSINESS DINNER TAKES PLACE AT AMARI

ACCOR DONATES CHARITY FUNDS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

On November 20, ACCOR Hotels supported Naithon School by donating funds, raised from the 1st ACCOR Heartbreak Hill Mini Marathon on September 20, towards scholarships for students. The event was led by Paul Stevens, ACCOR’s Vice President OperationsNovotel, MERCURE, and Ibis. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines as well as GMs from ACCOR Hotels in Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Samui.

BCCT in collaboration with Canadian, French, German, Irish and Netherlands chambers of commerce held the Phuket Business Dinner ‘An Ambassador’s View on Thailand’ on Sunday November 22 at Amari Phuket.

Philip Calvert, Canadian Ambassador, with Amb Kent and Amb Rogers.

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LOCAL SCHOOL KIDS DELVE INTO JOURNALISM WORLD

Some Year 12 students from HeadStart International School visited the Class Act Media offi e on onda o e ber to earn abo t the digita and rint edia b ine

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Indian Curry Night on Fridays

C ome to N avr ang M ahal in K aron S ea S and s Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast eve ry F rid ay in K aron B each. T ry out our d elicious A loo T ikki , S amosas, C hicke n T and oori, A loo G obi, N av rang K orma, B utter C hicke n, L amb V ind aloo, N aan, R ice, S alad s, C hutneys / Achars, Pistachio Ice Cream, Gulah Jamun, F ruits. F or only 3 9 9 / - nett and sp ecial red uced p rices on d rinks. C ontact: : 0 7 6 - 2 8 6 4 6 4 E xt 4 .

T he comp etition at 9 p m E xp at S p orts B ar at the E xp at H otel S oi T aip an P atong . S ee map at w w w .exp athotel.com

Sunday Brunch at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket

Indulge yourself in a culinary experience like no other at D oubleT ree R esort by H ilton P huke t - S urin B each; a w id e selection of T hai d elicacies along sid e sushi p latter, p asta, p izza , meat carvi ng station and a va riety of d esserts you can t miss It also includes free flow of soft d rinks! O nly T H B 3 9 9 + + p er p erson. C hild ren aged 4-12 receive 50 discount off. This includ es free access to our sw imming p ools, w ater slides and Kids Club. RSVP 076 303 300.

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi

E e v ry S aturd ay nig ht, N um N oi S ing p atong , the head trainer and ow ner of S ing p atong + S itnumnoi g ym in P atong B each, hosts an elite fight series Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday fight night at Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen Road), where top international and Thai fighters compete. Visit patongboxingstad ium.com for more info. P roud ly sup p orted by C lass A ct M ed ia. R emark: F ree transp ortation in P atong , K aron, K ata areas w hen req uested in ad va nce. P lease call + 6 6 8 7 3 8 3 3 3 6 4 or + 6 6 7 6 3 4 5 5 7 8 to arrang e the transp ortation before 1 2 p m of each S aturd ay after the p ay ment is confirmed.

Full Moon Party Volume 2

X A N A B each C lub w ith A ttica is bring ing T hailand ’ s w orld - famous F ull M oon P arty to P huke t, w ith some ve ry sp ecial hig hlig hts.

O n S aturd ay , 2 8 N ove mber 2 0 1 5 . V isit xanabeachclub.com or email info@xanabeachclub. com for more information! T his ev ent is p roud ly sup p orted by L ive 8 9 .5 F M .

DINNER - BBQ & STEAKS ALL YOU CAN EAT

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar

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Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

Weekends Special Lunch Menu at TEXTURE Café & Restaurant

W e are a W estern & fusion café & restaurant in the heart of Old Phuket Town, offering fine d ining exp eriences in the relaxing contemp orary P eranaka n café atmosp here. T he restaurant op ens d aily from 4 : 0 0 – 1 1 : 0 0 p m, closed eve ry W ed nesd ay . F rom N ove mber 2 0 1 5 onw ard s, w e are op en for lunch d uring w eeke nd s from 1 1 : 0 0 am – 1 1 : 0 0 p m w ith va riety of new mouthw atering lunch menu, info@texturep huke t.com, 0 8 1 9 1 6 1 4 3 0 .

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LUNCH - THAI & ESAN ALL YOU CAN EAT

E e v ry S und ay from 1 2 p m to 4 p m enj oy trad itional T hai & E san food @T H B 1 9 9 .- P .P .

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Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chick en, loin of p ork or leg of lamb serv ed w ith roast and boiled p otatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

O nly B 3 2 0 p er p erson w hich includ es a free g lass of house red or w hite. O p p osite C entara K aron R esort. S ee otools- p huk et.com.

Sunday roast at Gallery Cafe By Pinky @ new Chalong branch

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S und ay from 1 2 p m and all- d ay brunch d inner ev ery d ay from 7 am- 1 0 p m.

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Monthly Pub Quiz 2015

M onthly P ub Q uiz by P huk et H as B een G ood T o U s is back ! ! O n the last M ond ay of ev ery month from 7 p m. till late at A ussie P ub, K amala. E ntry fee 1 0 0 T H B p er p erson ( teams of up to 4 ) . J oin a special round every month with amazing ra e p riz es. A nd the w inners w ill g et a 1 0 0 0 T H B bar tab! E ntry fee g oes d irectly tow ard s mak ing a d ifference to und erp riv ileg ed local child ren. 1 0 T H B from ev ery d rink g oes to charity . M ore info. v isit p huk ethasbeeng ood tous.org or call 0 7 6 2 7 8 1 4 6 .

All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet

Mussels night @ Shakers

1 .2 k g mussels serv ed w ith french fries y our choice, y our sty le: nature, mariniere, p rov encale, g arlic & cream or T hai sty le reserv ations recommend ed B 2 9 5 baht P .P ., shak ersp huk et@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

BBQ at Expat Hotel

T ime 8 p m, E xp at S p orts B ar, E xp at H otel, S oi T aip an, P atong . w w w .exp atsp ortsbar.com

Beef, Pork & Lamb Cauliflower, Broccoli, P eas, C arrots, F ried mushrooms, G rilled T omatoes Yorkshire pudding Roasted Potatoes, M ashed P otatoes – G rave y , M ushroom sauce, M int S auce. R eserva tion R ecommend ed 3 5 0 baht P .P ., shake rsp huke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

All you can eat BBQ night

6 p m – 1 1 p m: beef, p ork, chicke n, burg ers, sausages, prawns & squids, salad buffet, choice of p otatoes & sauces, bread , buns & g arlic bread R eserva tion recommend ed 3 5 0 baht P .P ., shake rsp huke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

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nity to jump head first into the Christmas festive spirit. There will be many exciting games and activities on offer, such as lucky dip and face p ainting , scrump tious food to try includ ing homemad e g ood ies at the bake sale, and load s of C hristmas shop p ing to enj oy , like j ew ellery , arts & crafts and clothing . P lus: S anta’ s G rotto! I f yo u w ish to be a ve nd or at the B I S P P T A C hristmas F air, p lease email p ta@bisp huke t.ac.th

than T uesd ay 1 5 D ecember. S ig n- in for lunch beg ins at 1 1 : 3 0 A M and the lunch servi ce beg ins at noon. P rice is 6 0 0 baht members; g uests are 7 5 0 baht. I f yo u w ould like to j oin p lease contact M ag g y at info@p iw c- p huke t. com. P roud ly sup p orted by T he P huke t N ew s.

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23 JAN

DINNER - THAI & ESAN ALL YOU CAN EAT

E e v ry T uesd ay & W ed nesd ay 6 p m- 1 0 p m enj oy trad itional T hai & E san food @T H B 1 9 9 .- P .P .

K id s eat F ree P riva te P arki ng . F ollow us on: w w w .facebook. com/ skyza bvi ew p oint - R eserva tions: 0 9 5 4 1 8 1 1 6 1 E mail: skyza b.restaurant@g mail.com ( S how ing this ad . allow for one g lass of a selected beve rag e)

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2 DEC

500 THB include 2 course set dinner at Sea Breeze

I nsig htful p resentation by G raham B ibby and W ilson R ond ini of F alcon E q uity P artners op p ortunities in the w orld stockm arke ts rig ht now .

T here’ ll be amazi ng barg ains - if yo u kn ow w here to look. P erson : R eserva tions , E mail : info@seabreez erp m.com , P hone : 0 7 6 3 6 0 8 0 6 .

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PIWC fundraising event - A Mediterranean Night

T he P I W C annual fund raising eve nt, cost is 2 , 5 0 0 baht p er p erson, includ es 1 d rink, buffet d inner and entertainment. M ore d etails to follow soon. P roud ly sup p orted by T he P huke t N ew s.

TUE

1 MAR KATA HOT YOGA FOR EVERYBODY

O p en eve ry d ay , 3 classes d aily : 9 a.m in the morning , then 5 .1 5 p .m afternoon and 7 .1 5 p .m ev ening . M en and w omen all ag es, j ust come, y ou w ill lov e it. w ork out and stretch.

T one y our muscles, lose fat, g et in shap e, and feel g ood . S ee y ou in y og a class soon.

A d d ress : 2 1 7 k hok tanod road k ata beach p huk et 8 3 1 0 0 , 0 7 6 6 0 5 9 5 0 , w w w .k atahoty og a.com.

All you can eat BBQ Ribs night

6 p m – 1 1 p m: A ll yo u can eat B B Q ribs serve d with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauces. R eserva tions recommend ed 2 9 5 baht P .P ., shake rsp huke t@g mail.com, 0 8 1 8 9 1 4 3 8 1 .

Phuket FC VS Nakhon Phatom United

A t S urak ul S tad ium., S tarts at 7 p m., P roud ly sup p orted by C lass A ct M ed ia.

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6 DEC

VNEA Pool Leagues Season 3

I f y ou lik e p lay ing p ool, meeting new p eop le and look ing to sharp en y our 8 ball sk ills. T hen this is y our op p ortunity to be a p art of the big g est & most exciting pool league in the world. inning team w ins a trip to V eg as to p lay at the V N E A Las Vegas. All expenses paid. If you have any q uestions contact us on w w w .facebook .com/ v nea p huk et, T el : 0 8 5 7 9 7 0 2 0 2 ( T hai) , 0 8 5 7 9 7 0 0 0 2 ( E ng lish) . E mail: info@thailand p ooltables. com. P round ly sup p ort by L iv e 8 9 .5 .

FRI

4 DEC

YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION 2015

P lay , S ing or P lay & S ing . H ow w ill yo u use yo ur 3 minutes? D ec 0 6 , 2 0 1 5 at B oat L ag oon. T o enter email stud io@leg end music.net, closing d ate N ov 3 0 , 2 0 1 5 . E ntry fee is B 7 0 0 p er contestant, sp ace is limited . A R E Y O U R E A D Y ?

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PGFC Thailand 2016 “Classic” Sport Fishing Tournament

57 hours of non-stop sport fisihing, held offshore” around the S imilan I sland s. A s alw ay s the prize monies offered are the largest in Asia. Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, limited ed ition p rints, and much more. M any boats already confirmed, including teams from A ustralia, C anad a, G ermany , U S A , H ong K ong , the U K and S ing ap ore. F or further d etails p lease contact W arren C row e + 6 6 ( 0 ) 8 1 2 7 0 4 2 9 1 or A nd y B rig ht + 6 6 ( 0 ) 862739948, info@phuketgamefishingclub. com P roud ly sup p orted by The Phuket News.

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KATA HOT YOGA N ow 3 classes d aily . 9 am then 5 : 1 5 p m and 7 : 1 5 p m classes are 9 0 minutes. K ata Y og a the most p op ular y og a in P huk et for men and w omen. I t is the best w ork out ev er, g etting strong and flexible, full of vitality, It will mak e y ou v ery hap p y and it show s, y ou w ill w alk w ith a big smile on y our face, feeling g ood . O p en ev ery d ay , rig ht at the beach, K ata B each, Y ou g ot to try , w arning : v ery ad d ictiv e, once y ou start y ou k eep coming , y ou nev er w ant to stop , 2 1 7 k hok tanod road k ata beach p huk et 8 3 1 0 0 , 0 7 6 6 0 5 9 5 0 , w w w .k atahoty og a.com.

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A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the bble ace elesco e the first at osphere detected on an extrasolar planet.

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per cent of American couples incorporate a pet into their wedding ceremony.

Nov em ber 2 8 , 1 5 8 2 In Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway pay a £ 4 0 bond for their marriage licence.

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Nov em ber 2 9 , 1 3 9 4 The Korean king Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon dynasty, o es the ca ital fro aes ng to Hanyang, today known as Seoul.

nanometers in size is how small something can be detected by human touch.

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per cent of “Viagra” products sold on the Internet is fake, according to one research study.

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containers of ramen noodles are consumed each year worldwide.

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This week in history

D ecem ber 2 , 1 8 0 4 At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of the French, the first French Emperor in a thousand years.

Thai beauty. Photo by Jethro Rimando Abagao Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket?

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D ecem ber 3 , 1 9 7 6

An assassination attempt is made on Bob Marley. He is shot twice, and plays a concert two days later.

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• Sales representative

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

• Sales Staff at booth good in English.

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

Full Time Assistant Branch Manager (Phuket) 20 K per month (2 positions) We are hiring, both positions for our branch in Phuket and to be part of our energetic team. Excellent commission & benefits.

Skills: 1. Requires great leadership skills, the ability to multitask, and a willingness to work with employees from all departments within the company.

2. Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

3. Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals, possess strong organizational and time management skills.

Job Description : 1. Assist the Branch Manager in increasing profit, sales, drive/promote products, expand markets and controlling operating expenses by ensuring upkeep of store and equipment.

2. Support the Branch Manager in recruiting, hiring, and training of Team Members, including new hire training, orientation, certification, and development.

3. Assists the Branch Manager with providing a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality products.

4. Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.

5. Deal with any enquiries and complaints and monitor customer service.

6. Performs all duties as directed by supervisor.

Salary : 18,000 - 20,000 ฿ Contact: kory@thailandpooltables.com

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'Novosti Phuketa' ‘Phuket Ticket Master’

‘Live 89.5’

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

PR & MARKETING ASSISTANT Responsibilities :

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

Qualifications:

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

We offer:

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

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

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Chinese language newspaper 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', 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', Chinese language newspaper 'Puji Doa Xin Wen', 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’.

RADIO/TV JOURNALIST/PRESENTER

Graphic Designer

Class Act Media is looking for a young and dynamic presenter

W e are currently recruiting for a graphic designer to j oin our team to handle the layout of our publications, including online.

for our radio and TV portals in Phuket. LIVE 89.5 is the leading English-speaking radio station and Phuket News TV is the island’s leading digital TV portal. Here’s our wishlist for the ideal applicant:

The job:

● you’ll need a good command of written and spoken English ● you’ll need to know the basics of acquiring and preparing news ● you’ll need to be comfortable in front of a camera ● you’ll need to be comfortable in front of a radio microphone ● Thais and foreigners welcome to apply

● Excellent skills with InD esign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other

We’ll provide training for the right person. (and all the other stuff) Interested candidates are invited to send their applications, with full resume, in English indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

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

● D esigning advertisements for clients ● Layout of The Phuket News and our other publications ● All artwork and graphic design work related to production

'Novosti Phuketa' ‘Phuket Ticket Master’

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Q ualifications: ● ●

Applicants must have:

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graphic design software ● Min. 1 year experience in design and layout of newspapers or magazi nes ● G ood English ( written and spoken)

We offer:

We offer:

● Competitive salary ● Friendly work environment ● Excellent progress opportunity and j ob security Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: 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

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

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

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

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T w o suz uk i 2 2 5 H P outboard s - only 3 0 0 hours, custom mad e R I B - d ing hy w ith small outboard , eng ine electronics and hy d raulics, ray marine G P S / rad ar/ d ep th sound er, many extras. 3 , 8 5 0 , 0 0 0 . T H B , 0 8 9 8 7 3 3 7 1 3 .

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5 3 ft P ow er C atamaran by S ilv er P rincess Y achts. B eautiful d esig n, comp act y acht w ith sp ace & mod ern interior. D imensions: 5 3 ft leng th, 2 1 ft beam, 4 ft d raft, 5 0 p asseng ers, 2 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 T H B , S onny , 6 6 9 8 8 1 0 5 0 2 4 , w w w . silv er- p rincess.com, sonny @silv er- p rincess.com

CAR FOR SALE Toyota Fortuner Turbo Diesel

F O R T U N E R A U T O T urbo D iesel 1 0 5 0 0 0 K m. M etal. G rey O ne F arang O w ner T oy ota S erv ice H istory . B ar F ront and B ack , E xcellent cond ition B lue B ook R eg o and insurance to M ay 2 0 1 6 G oing O v ersea, P rice : 6 9 5 , 0 0 0 T H B , A nd re A cca, and re. acca@hotmail.fr, 0 8 1 9 7 9 4 5 4 7 .

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PETS

ACTIVITIES, GROUPS Free Tiya’ s Hammocks campaign W in F ree hammock

Horse and Dog Vet Hospital

from T iy a’ s H ammock s P huk et.

W inner w ill g et V W eav e hammock , handmade from North of Thailand, w eig ht cap acity 2 5 0 k g s. V alue 5 , 2 0 0 T H B . M ore d etails visit Facebook: Tiya s hammocks, Contact: Tiya, tiya@tiyashammocks.com, 089 600 0041.

Open from 10am.

8pm. Service all types of animals.

Experienced professionals.Contact: 076 620 136 /084 210 6868 and contact@horsedogvet.com w w w .horsed og v et.com

Roof top Patong Mini Golf T he best sea v iew 1 8 H oles, roof top M ini G olf. L ocated on the 4th floor of Banana alk Plaza in Patong, 091 762 2628, http://patongminigolf.com

Pets Magic Planet

O p en from 9 am. - 7 p m. * T he best international brand s. * T he ultimate choice. * L uxury accessries & j ew els.

Contact: 076 620 106 / 091 040 4000 and contact@p etsmag icp lanet.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Business for sale in Patong

Commercial space with 6 furnished rooms up stairs. R eg istered T hai comp any ( 2 w ork permits). Lease upto Sep, 2022. Profitable business, Shilpa Ganguly, ithembahomes@ yahoo.com, 0899807758/ 0844430488.

Bangla Nightclub for Lease I n-

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

Wellness Centre For Sale Ocean

B reez e R esid ence. T otal land 1 , 8 0 0 sq .m ( 5 Rai). Located on Kho Khao Island. (about 20 kms. from Khao Lak) exactly on stunning beach front. B uilt in y ear 2 0 1 1 . A ccommodation: 8 Villas, 6 One- Bedroom Apartment, 6 Two-Bedroom Apartment. 90 booked for accommodation in High Season , Price: 180 MB, benjamas.newdetox@gmail.com, 061-207 2077.

Restaurant on Main Street

L arg e, tastefully d ecorated restaurant in Cherngtalay. Fully fitted and equipped k itchen, 1 0 0 seats, bar. W alk in and start business. A sk ing B 1 .4 mill. 0 8 9 4 0 0 5 9 0 7 .

German bakery & deli & snack M ain road , 8 y ears clien-

tele, take over + incl. training complete equipment, staff room, 3 or 5 y ears leasing contract. Y early v olume 4 mio. hansibak ery @ gmail.com, Price: 3.5 million, Contact Mr. Stark, ansibakery@ g mail.com

Best Deal R aw ai business for sale. A rea ap p rox 2 R ai, can d o

restaurant or other business.F iv e mins from beach. L ong term lease, y early rent B 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 . 4 bed rooms house includ ed . R ed uce from B980,000 to B520,000. Contact Khun Asoke at 089 646 7176 / big redchili@yahoo.com

CAR FOR SALE TOY OTA Fortune 20 0 9

7 seats, Silver, GPS video, Family car Diesel 2,694cc, Blue book Service history Toyota Pearl 78,000kms. AUTOMATIC transmission, g olfg uru2 0 0 5 @y ahoo. co.uk, 076 615 827.

Company Cars For Sale - AS NEW

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

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

5 7 , 0 0 0 k ms. O ne ow ner since new .

R eg ularly serv iced by H ond a. T ax and I nsurance until the end of J une and available now at right offer.Reduced by 40,000bht, Price : REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com Price : REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com.

CAR FOR SALE 20 12 Toyota Fortuna 24,0 0 0 km

2 0 1 2 P earl w hite T oy ota F ortuna F or Sale. 3.0 D4D VN Turbo Great condition- Baht Black leather interior. Tax / insurance till 2016, 900,000, Loch Palm, Kathu, Phuket, glawre123@gmail.com, 0898668825.

Nissan Teana 2.5 Lt

Model 2014 17,000km. New price 1.7Mln NO 1,050,000Baht Eng: 081 788 8280 Thai: 090 163 2140, Contact Maurice, maurice.phuket@gmail.com , 090 163 2140.

Mitsubishi Paj ero Sports

Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 2012, A1 condition, 14,000 KM, Silver Colour.

950,000THB Eng: Ph. 0993614582 Thai: Ph. 080 383 3060.

Everest 4WD Quick Sale

1 0 + y rs but mechanically d riv es and look s g reat. M anual. O nly B 4 5 0 , 0 0 0 or offers abov e 4 0 0 k consid ered for fast sale, B 4 5 0 , 0 0 0 T H B , p eterh@ asianwind.biz, 081- 8926710.

CAR FOR RENT

Long term car rental hav e a g ood car rental, T oy ota V ios,

M az d a 2 or similar w ith true full p rofessional insurance and 24/7 support Monthly rates B14000, Soi Sukee 40/19 moo 9 Chao fa east rd 39 chalong muang, ninascars@gmail.com, 089 648 0499.

MOTORBIKES FOR SALE Motorbike for sale R 1 2 0 0 R T B M W

2 0 0 k ms 2 y rs w arrant. F rom B M W T hailand as (new). Extras inc BM GPS B 2 8 , 0 0 0 , T ourteck eng ine p rotectors B15,215, BM bike cover B7,300, Gps B34,200. Valued at B1,334,465. Four months old w ith sp ecial color. O nly B 1 , 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 . F irst to see w ill buy, kieranpmadden@hotmail.com , 096 924 4661.

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MOTORBIKES FOR SALE Z oomer-X for sale

Year 2013. Good condition, one ow ner, w ell maintained , P rice 4 5 , 0 0 0 baht. Pls call Yui 088 765 5882

Kawasaki Versys 65 0 ABS 20 12 Showroom condition, new from Kawasaki Phuket M ay 2 0 1 2 , 2 , 0 0 0 k m, H ep co & B eck er E ng ine Bars & Rear-rack, Kawasaki Handguards and P y ramid H ug g er., 2 2 0 , 0 0 0 T H B , P aul, 0 8 4 1 303 234, Plongmore@hotmail.com

CAR WASH DELIVERY Tired Of Wasting Time?

SAVE TIME e clean your car at your place. No.1 car wash delivery in Phuket. Call 076-355-042 or go to CleanCar.me for more d etails.

FURNITURE FOR SALE Swinging Sun Loungers For Sale Swinging, sun loungers, brand new, excellent quality- 6,000 baht only, Contact: Eddy, eddyelan@ y ahoo.com, 0 8 9 9 7 1 0 2 7 8 .

KITCHEN SERVICE The Knife-grinder service M obile

sharp ening serv ice for k niv es and meat slicer blad es, blunt k niv es sharp ened p rofessionally with German know-how., Contact: Mr. Dirk, theknifegrinder@hotmail.com, 087 276 5869.

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Blue Canyon Membership

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 24Hrs Service Home & Hotel Call Health Care @ Home Clinic, Medical Service Center 24 hrs service home and hotel call, Contact: Dr.Phisit Kampeera, pisit.doc@ hotmail.com, 081 693 4816, 081 958 8891, 076 385 291.

De Laguna By Dr.J aQ I nterna-

tional Clinic English Speaking Doctor B y A p p ointment 0 9 5 0 8 5 1 1 8 8 FB: DrJaq arnnissorn Providing Anti-Aging (Botox, Filler, Live Cell Therapy, Alternative Cancer Treatment, Chelation Medical, House Call). Integrative and Advancement in M ed icine for ind iv id ualiz ed treatment p rog rams for p atients of all ag es and w ith v arious d isord ers, E mail: tosaw cute@ g mail.com

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MOVING SERVICES Looking for Moving Company?

W ith ov er 1 5 y ears of exp erience B ig mov e P huk et is the number 1 p rov id er of mov ing and ship p ing in and out of P huk et T hailand . W e p rov id e storag e in a state of the art clean, secure, storag e facility located centrally in P huk et. w w w .big mov ep huk et.com, 0 8 1 - 7 9 7 - 5 3 7 7 .

PETS FOR ADOPTION Small toy poodle

S mall toy p ood le for ad op tion to a animal lov ing family w ho liv es in T hailand . C ontact S herin. p eace@g mail.com for ad op tion enq uiry .

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Grand Boat Plaz a – House for Sale/Rent

Office Space Laguna - Plaza del Mar Fully Furnished offices 4 Office Suite plus boardroom Rent entire unit or individual office 0 8 0 0 4 5 4 4 7 4 .

N ew d etached v illa w ith mod ern sty le in H eart of P huk et T ow n w ith 3 bed rooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 car p ark s. S p acious op en liv ing and d ining areas w ith hig h ceiling s. Q uiet location surround ing w ith nature, secure w ith C C T V and 2 4 hrs security serv ice, larg e communal sw imming p ool and clubhouse. C losed to maj or d ep artment stores such as C entral F estiv al‚ T esco L otus, B ig C , I nternational schools and hosp itals.

C ontact 0 9 5 2 5 7 7 9 9 8 , allabouthk t@g mail.com

RESORT FOR SALE/LEASE

Resort for sale lease any offer consider I want go sailing ag ain! ! , A d d ress : 6 7 / 1 8 S oi S ermsuk R aw ai P huk et, big asail@samart.co.th, C ontact + 6 6 ( 0 ) 8 6 9 4 0 1 8 6 0 .

For Sale

I nd ustrial ov er lock er. W hitehouse B rand . 3 T hread . B rand new nev er used . F ull tool k it. B arg ain at 1 2 , 0 0 0 B aht. C all S and i 0 8 7 2 6 4 0 7 7 8 .

PROPERTY FOR SALE Luxury 4 Bed Pool Villa Rawai

B eautiful 4 B ed V illa on larg e 8 0 0 S M land p lot in R aw ai/ N ai H arn area. 2 6 0 S M of enclosed liv ing sp ace. L arg e sala w ith P ool B ar. E stablished trop ical g ard en and 6 0 S M P ool. P riv ate g uest house.2 C ar P ark P rice : 1 1 .8 M illion B aht , E mail : K eow ee1 5 @g mail.com.

SPACIOUS 4-BED RAWAI VILLA

B eautiful home in 1 , 0 3 8 sq m g ard ens.

T hree en suite bed s, g uest house, 9 x4 m p ool, maid ’ s room. L iv ing sp ace 3 2 0 sq m. P riv ate access. P rice : 1 2 .5 M , E mail : alang ath@g mail.com , P hone : 0 8 7 2 7 3 0 1 4 1 .

PROPERTY FOR SALE Townhouse for sale. Chalong.

T ow nhouse 1 5 0 sq .m, 2 storey , 2 bed room, liv ing room, k itchen, 2 balcony , 2 bathroom, office, parking. Fully furnitured . C halong circle, P rice: 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 , C ontact: M ariy a, mv s9 7 @y and ex.ru, 0 8 2 2 7 5 1 1 4 6 , F ax: 0 9 1 8 0 5 3 7 2 5 .

House for sale heart of Patong

T w o beautiful E urop ean sty le homes next to one another in p riv ate S oy M inutes from J ancy long shop p ing center. F irst home 1 0 0 sq mt of liv ing sp ace w ith a d ouble carp ort tw o bed rooms op en liv ing sp ace S econd home 8 0 sq mt one bed room furnished B oth homes w ill be sold tog ether or sep arate F irst home 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 B th S econd home 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 B th B oth 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 B th G rate v alue p osition inv estment, P rice: 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 , C ontact: p ino.ellul@y ahoo.com, + 6 6 (0 ) 8 4 8 5 8 1 9 1 7 .

Land Cherngtalay Bangj o 5 30 sq m

House For Sale

L ocated in a q uiet S oi near K athu w aterfall, is a 2 bed room, 2 bathroom house w ith court y ard and car p ort.

W ith a C hanote T itle & 4 8 T alang W ah ( ap p rox 2 0 0 m2 ) , P rice : 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 .

S tev en J oy ce. K athu 0 8 6 1 2 0 6 9 3 4 . g o2 sp oon@y ahoo.com

Kata Seaview Condo For Sale

N ew 1 bed room w ith g reat sea and sunset v iew s! 4 4 sq m. L easehold w ith forieg n freehold av ailable.

S w imming p ool, sauna and clubhouse. F lexible furniture op tions.

G reat manag ement and rental p rog ram, 0 8 2 2 5 4 0 7 6 0 .

C lose to L ay an H ill E state, g reat location, 4 k m to B ang tao beach, lag una, V illa M ark et, T esco L otus, R ead y to build 1 or 2 p ool v illas, P rice: 3 .3 M L , k w ansucha@hotmail.com, 0 9 4 4 2 4 6 1 4 2 .

Sale: Semi detached house

L iv ing room 2 d ouble bed rooms 1 fitted furniture and en-suite fitted kitchen, office, bathroom, carp ort, g ard en L and 1 8 8 sq m, house 7 5 sq m. P rice : 2 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 , C ontact Khun Peter, Baan Pleunjan 2, Paklok, Talang, lowprofile@ mail.com, 0 8 6 9 0 5 1 4 0 6 .

Relaxing place villa near PIA

Land For Sale

E xcep tional 4 B ed & 4 B ath ( en suite) & 1 R ai land for sale only 1 0 M B . 1 S torey 3 0 0 sq m. p ool 1 0 X 5 , Sala, filters and automatic gates., C ontact: T any a, g eta9 0 9 @g mail. com, 0 8 3 5 0 6 8 3 4 5 .

L ocated in K athu ov er look ing the C able S k i is a nice block 5 4 T alang W ah on a C hanote T itle. S oi N amtok K athu, P rice : 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 . S tev en.

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1/2 RAI OCEANFRONT LAND

Beautifull Classy Villa

his v ery beautiful mod ern v illa has it all – sp ark ling salt w ater p ool, 3 hug e bed rooms, 4 baths, maid q uarters. F ully furnished , secure estate close to the beach.

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Satun in trouble Phuket FOOTBALL

SATU N U NITED SAID on Tuesday (Nov 24 ) that they were ready to accept punishment after their fans beat up the referee following a match last Sunday (Nov 22).

Hosts Satun lost 1 -0 to Khon Kaen United in a playoff (Division 2) match.

After the game, a group of about 20 0 Satun United fans q uickly ran onto the pitch to chase and attack the referee, Pichit Thongchanmoon, because they were furious he had red-carded two of their players during the game.

The referee was caught and surrounded by the angry crowd outside the Satun Provincial Stadium, and the fans forced him to comment on his “illjudged” decisions.

On Monday (Nov 23 ), Mr hichit held a ress briefing at a hotel in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district.

He repudiated the comments he said he was forced to make, insisting he was being fair in officiating Sunday’s match. Mr Phichit said a Satun player was shown a second yellow card after he ignored his whistle to stop play. A red card was issued to another Satun

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player because he committed a foul on his opponent who had just broken through on goal.

The ref said he had to say what the crowd wanted to hear because he feared for his life.

“After the game, the Satun players berated me, but I told e eryone that had officiated fairly. More than 20 0 football fans came at me. The security guards could not control them.

“I wa s pu nche d a nd stomped. My hea d wa s slammed until I passed out. I regained consciousness after police took me to the hospital,” Mr Phichit said.

According to the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), at n nited co ld face a fine of B1 0 0 ,0 0 0 and be banned from hosting home games for two matches.

“We will take responsibility and accept any punishment,” Satun chairman Samrit Liangprasit said.

He dismissed reports that the club intentionally allowed the supporters to attack the atch officials However, Satun manager Pongsapat Tingnui insisted linesman Karin Soisangwan said that a “senior person” had as ed the atch officials to officiate in fa o r of hon aen B ang k ok P os t

earn vital point against table-toppers FOOTBALL

Saroj Kueprasertkij reporter3 @classactmedia.co.th

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huket FC are continuing in their battle to avoid relegation from Thailand’s Yamaha League One, and last Sunday (Nov 22) earned a vital point when visiting top-of-the-table Police United at Boonyajinda Stadium in Bangkok.

Phuket FC went into the match, the 3 3 rd of the season, at 1 5 th in the table on 3 8 points, however, the result would make no difference for Police who with 7 6 points are already league champions and will next season play in the Thai Premier league.

Both team started the match carefully and not many chances were created in the first in tes t it was h et who got the first chance of the ga e when they were awarded a free-kick just outside the box. Braz ilian forward Andre Lopes stepped up to take it, but his shot was well blocked by Police’s defence.

The hosts fought back, and on the 22 minute mark a long range from Police shot was well saved by Ronins keeper Piyawat Intaraprim.

Police almost took the lead just before half-time when a nice through ball was put in the box, but their close range shot went wide off the post.

Phuket FC’s Andres Lopes came o e t to oring in the fir t ha f Photo: Police United Facebook The teams went in at half-time with the score still at 0 -0 .

It was the Cops who had more control of the game in the early stages of the second half b t h et started to fight back, and 27 minutes into the second half the Ronins shocked Police by taking the lead with a d bio s goal fro idfielder Wasan Samansin.

However, the lead was only short lived, as just two minutes later Police’s Pokklao Anan scored to bring the game level once again.

For the remainder of the game Phuket FC were still in control and created more

chances than the hosts, but unfortunately they co ld not find the winning goal After the match Phuket FC’s Coach Dang said, “Even though Police have already won the league and are promoted to the Premier League next season, they are still playing very strong.

“We cannot complain with coming away from here with just a point, it is not a bad result. However, we did miss a lot of chances, we could have won if we had kept our lead, but we were unable to do so.”

C las s Act M ed ia are p roud m ed ia s p ons ors of P h uk et F C .

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Gokova Sailing School Phuket is ready to sail The Bay Regatta

The Bay Regatta course takes sailors past the iconic sights of Phang Nga Bay. Photo: Regattas Asia

Viktoria Kuznetsova G okov aP huket@g mail.com

sails back in style

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okova Sailing School Phuket will once again be competing in the upcoming King’s Cup Regatta in the prestigious Racing Multihull Division of the event.

The team from Gokova will be on board a catamaran named Galeforce, designed by Australian yachtmaker Alan Carwadine and built on a local Phuket wharf in 20 1 4 .

With a team of professional Russian sailors on board, the catamaran can make up to an impressive 24 knots.

With only one week to go until the event, preparations for the race are now in full swing. First and foremost, the team will have to check all the eq uipment and condition of the boat, something which can ha e a big infl ence on their results.

One of the most important aspects is to lighten the boat by taking off all the heavy items used for charters such as diving eq uipment and compressors, fishing accessories the second anchor and other such items.

The team has already cleaned the hull and refreshed

SAILING

The team from the Gokova Sailing School will be on board Galeforce built in Phuket in 2014. Photo: Gokova Sailing School Phuket the anti-fouling coating which can also contribute greatly to race results, and right before the race the team will take off the standard cruising sails and replace them with lighter weight carbon ones s ecifically designed for regattas.

Last – but by no means least – are the numerous training sessions the crew has to endure

to master various drills such as setting up the boat’s spinnaker whilst travelling at full speed.

Competition in the Racing Multihull division will be even tougher than before. Longstanding rivals Hurricane, Java and Afterburner will be joined this year by a brand new Stealth-1 4 named WOW, along with a fleet of renowned

3 -inch and Corsair trimarans.

The team from Gokova are getting re ared for the fight on the water and hope to catch some great winds.

If you want to make your first steps in yachting, sign up for a regatta or cruise, please visit GokovaPhuket.com or email GokovaPhuket@gmail.com

THE BAY REGATTA WILL return for its annual jaunt around iconic Phang Nga Bay next year with the fleet setting off from Phuket’s east on February 1 7 .

Originally launched as The Phang Nga Bay Regatta more than a decade ago, the annual sailing event has built a reputation as “the party regatta”, and this year regatta organiser Simon James of Regattas Asia aims to not disappoint with four parties on this year’s programme. he fleet racing each day will set off from the Chandara Resort & Spa at Ao Po on Phuket’s east coast and set course for the “Paradise @ Koh Yao” resort, on Koh Yao sland where the first arty will be held. he next day the fleet will round the top end of Phang Nga Bay, taking in the worldfamous sights of karsts rising steep into the air en route to Krabi.

After a “free night” in rabi the fleet will race d ring the day then drop anchor

off the Ao Nang V illa Resort for yet another party.

The next day, the sailors will race back to Phuket to cross the finish line at the northern entrance to Chalong Bay, where the closing party will be held at O2, near Chalong Pier, on February 21 .

There will be no stopover on Phi Phi Island this year, as we try to mix things up a bit,” said Mr James.

“Also, there is a growing sailing community in Krabi.

Hopefully we can coax a few of the new Corsair Pulse 60 0 s into joining the day racing over there,” he added.

In addition to growing in stature with each passing year, the regatta has drawn increasing larger sponsors.

This year the major sponsors include ThaiBev, Neil Pryde and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

The Early Bird discounts for entry in the regatta continue until January 17. Visit BayRegatta.com for details. http://www.bayregatta.com Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of The Bay Regatta.

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS

Run: #1556 Saturday 28 November, 2015 Run Start Time: 3:30PM Hares: Swollen Colon Location: Cherngtalay - Manik Dam Directions: From the south turn west [4025] at Heroines towards Cherng Talay. After approx 3.4km turn left into the very narrow Soi Moo 1. Follow the road for approx 600 metres then turn right and continue around to the back of the reservoir & laager site. Park on hill side of road only. From Cherng Talay Police Station head east for approximately 3.54km then turn right into Moo 1 and follow the directions as above.

Bus Pickup Schedule: Patong @ Expat Hotel: 2:15pm; Kamala @ Baan Rim Klong: 2:45pm More info: phuket-hhh.com

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2nd Kajonkiet Cup Kindergartners to have a kick for the King FUTSAL The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

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ajonkiet Suksa School is getting ready to host their 2nd Kajonkiet Cup pre-school futsal tournament held to honour HM the King’s 88 birthday.

The tournament is to be held over two days, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November at the gymnasium at Kajonkiet Suksa in Kathu.

Permkiat Ketkul, director of Kajonkiet International School recently held a press conference to announce details of the tournament which will be held with cooperation from Kathu Mayor ChaiAnan Suthikul; Somchay Pikulthong, General Manager Phuket Bangkok Bank; Hadthip Co Ltd Manager, Apichon Setchana; Doctor Piriya Athisook, Director of

A number of local schools have entered teams to compete in the 2nd Kajonkiet Futsal Cup. Dibuk Hospital and pre-school futsal project counsellor, Kiettisak Pilwas.

The ‘2nd Kajonkiet Cup’ Futsal competition is organised for pre-school boys aged

6 and under, and will see teams from schools including Kajonkiet Suksa, Kajonkiet

Pattana, Kajonkiet Thalang, Kajonkiet Kokgloy, Kajonkiet Pa Khlok Nursery, Muslim

Wittaya, Anuban Phuket, OrBorJor Phuket, Baan Mai Riep ,Baan Koh Kaew Nursery, Kulthida Kindergarten, Plukpanya, Darasamuth, Rassada District, Baan Chalong, Patong Municipality Kindergarten, Anuban Karon and Team Dragon Academy.

Speaking at the pres conference, Mr Permkiat said, “The 2nd Kajonkiet Cup is pre-school futsal project set up to honour HM the King’s birthday.

“It is a great opportunity to promote sport activities to children and introduce them to a healthy lifestyle.

“It will also teach them to accept the outcome of the game, winning-losing and learning to forgive.

“We want our students to stay away from drugs and we want to bring out the best athlete in them and help them pave their way into an international level.”

Phuket VNEA Pool League Standings

Week Five Name

Round wins

Score + Wins

Games Losses Score - Differenplayed tial

TEAM STATS NORTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Judge & Jury

Orange Corner Hangover Master Bankers Tor Khao Tan Khun Off Course LHM Asia

25 23 18 17 10 10 10 7

824 806 790 764 745 642 638 489

65 67 51 57 50 39 34 21

96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96

31 29 45 39 46 57 62 75

529 652 604 720 751 795 780 867

295 154 186 44 -6 -153 -142 -378

23 18 13 10 9 9 8 0

665 637 605 564 572 546 675 0

50 54 36 36 40 32 40 0

80 80 80 80 80 80 96 0

30 26 44 44 40 48 56 0

489 541 603 617 603 636 775 0

176 96 2 -53 -31 -90 -100 0

29 27 23 15 15 14 12 8 4 3

879 823 814 728 716 603 750 712 552 418

79 66 67 52 45 41 47 47 21 15

96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96

17 30 29 44 51 55 49 49 75 81

533 577 553 629 712 762 716 779 853 881

346 246 261 99 4 -159 34 -67 -301 -463

TEAM STATS SOUTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Reality The Genius Team Millionaire The Dragons Ocean Team White Sheep Bar Fly Spicy Girls

TEAM STATS TOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The Target Masters Hollywood Naimeung Team Genius B Black Sheep Team 198 The Kata Dragons Pen In WTF!!

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Despite the swells being pushed back, you can still enjoy some waves on SUP.

Where are the waves?

A SUP you say, but Tim aren’t they for girls? Come on fellas it’s time to embrace the cousin of surfboard riding and enjoy all the benefits that SUP can offer especially in Phuket where we have to be flexible in the watercraft we ride.

SURF SPOT Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com

HOLD IN THOSE TEARS folks, I understand it’s worth pulling out the Kleenex and having a big old cry, but I want to give you some good news.

Phuket’s high season weather has well and truly kicked in with the wind turning off shore and pushing the swell away from our beaches.

Uh huh, this is what it may seem to the average Joe blow, or even a summer surfer, but here’s the good news, Phuket actually scores some small ground swells which can only be surfed on the outer reefs

or points.

Yeah you can hassle your friend to borrow his boat to get out there, but how long will that last before he says, buy your own. The simplest way to get out there is to jump on a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) and have hours of fun on clean waves.

Tim’s Tip: For surfing on SUP, Paddle hard and once you feel the board on the wave lean back quickly otherwise it will nose dive before you can say “Ahhhhh”.

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F1 SEASON FINALE High psychological stakes at Abu Dhabi GP BOX OF NEUTRALS Michael Lamonato michael@boxofneutrals.com

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he fight for the silverware may have ended long ago, but the final three dead-rubber rounds of the season concluding with the Abu habi rand rix on Sunday ov have been delicately setting the scene for an all-out brawl in . ewis Hamilton may be the world champion-elect, but ercedes teammate ico osberg, himself underwhelming for much of the season, has turned the tables to make Hamilton look downright shabby in his title-winning hangover.

Aside from osberg’s run of five pole positions, a rekindling of his night unbeatable ualifying form, the erman has convincingly beaten the Briton twice in a row since his own late-race mistake at the United States Grand Prix handed championship glory to sister car.

One race win could be written off as a uke after all, osberg has won three races prior to the exican rand rix and two perhaps a blip, but in Abu habi, where he so painfully lost the title fight last season, osberg has the opportunity to make a statement ico is back in business.

The bitter relationship between Hamilton and Rosberg, however, bubbled back to the surface in Austin in O c to b e r, where the German hauled a cap at the new triple world champion in the wake of their first- corner clash.

Photo: AFP hether he admits it or not, Hamilton’s post-championship defeats get under his skin in the way they uestion his authority. The most effective world champions have a tendency to beat their teammates into submission Sebastian ettel’s pummelling of ark ebber the most recent example and in doing so draw their team around them to win those vital one-per-cents in intrateam battles. osberg’s resurgence softens his claim.

The three-time world champion dismissed osberg’s exican victory as little more than his team being “extra warm” to the inconsolable erman after his title loss the previous weekend, but in Bra il, the home race of Hamilton’s idol Ayrton Senna and a grand prix he has never won, the disappointment was more telling.

From failing to turn up for the post- ualifying photos when osberg claimed pole to demanding the

team put him on a potentially more favourable strategy than his leading teammate, the cracks became increasingly evident even his attempted defence of his second consecutive defeat sounded patchy.

“Since Singapore there have been some changes to our car which seem to have shifted the direction, so I need to figure out why that is and how I can get back on it,” he mused.

“I have only ust noticed that is the only thing that has changed since

things have changed, so maybe I need to go and do some studying and see what I can do to change that.” hether Hamilton is alluding to the safety-oriented increase in tyre pressures mandated after his win at the Italian Grand Prix or referencing something else remains unsaid, but his sudden vulnerability in the face of osberg’s newfound mental fortitude could be the foundations of a fascinating prologue to the season.

In Abu habi Hamilton, having ustifiably spent the weeks after winning his title letting his hair down, will have used the two weeks since Bra il to pick himself back up and mount a challenge for victory. osberg, on the other hand, will seek to further exploit his newly identified racing focus on his own performance rather than on attempting to cover or match his teammate to collect his sixth pole position and cruise thereafter to victory.

It is, as has for so long been billed, the resumption of the battle between the cool and calm erman and the ferocious and instinctive Briton and if we’re lucky, it might be but a taster of things to come.

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amie Vardy equalled a Premier League goalscoring record to leave Leicester as the shock leaders of nglish football’s top- ight on Saturday (Nov 21).

England striker Vardy equalled Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League games for his club by netting Leicester’s opener in a 3-0 win away to Newcastle during first-half stoppage-time at St James’ Park.

Leonardo Ulloa’s header made it 2-0 in the 62nd minute before Japanese substitute Shinji Okazaki assured Italian manager Claudio Ranieri’s side of victory seven minutes from time.

For 28-year-old Vardy, it was the perfect afternoon.

“I have matched Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record and we have got the three points and a clean sheet,” he said.

“We have a never say die attitude and will fight for each other until the end.”

Meanwhile, Manchester ity suffered a surprise defeat by Liverpool.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men found themselves 3-0 down inside 32 minutes after an Eliaquim Mangala own-goal preceded two sweeping Liverpool moves finished by the Brazilian pair of Phillippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino respectively.

City pulled a goal back before the interval through Sergio Aguero’s 20-yard effort, but Jurgen Klopp’s visitors had the last word when Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel struck nine minutes from time.

Pellegrini was at a loss to explain his side’s defeat, City’s Chilean manager saying: “It is di cult to understand. If we meant to do it on purpose,

Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring Leicester’s first goal during their match against Newcastle last Saturday to match the record of scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League games.

Photo: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP we couldn’t have done it that badly. It really is impossible for me to understand.”

By contrast, delighted Liverpool boss Klopp told the BBC: “It feels perfect!

The game was not perfect but it was very good.

“The boys can believe now that they are stronger than many people think,” the German added.

Arsenal, who could have gone top themselves, suffered an unexpected 2-1 loss away to West Bromwich Albion.

The Gunners took a 28thminute lead through France striker Olivier Giroud but found themselves 2-1 down before half-time after James Morrison and an own-goal from Mikel Arteta put the Baggies in front.

Santi Cazorla had a chance to equalise late on but blasted a penalty over the crossbar.

“Overall it was a bad day,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. “We scored an own goal, missed a penalty and missed a lot of chances. It is very disappointing.”

Champions Chelsea eased the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho with just their fourth win in 13 league matches this season as they beat Norwich 1-0 thanks to Diego

osta’s th-minute goal at Stamford Bridge.

“Me and the fans didn’t deserve to have our heart in our hands in the last four minutes. It is the pressure of the bad results, that is normal,” said Mourinho.

Manchester United made it eight games unbeaten in all competitions with a 2-1 win away to Watford in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Watford captain Troy Deeney appeared to have gained a point for the hosts with an 87th-minute penalty only to de ect Bastian Schewinsteiger’s stoppage-time effort into his own net after United had taken the lead through Memphis Depay.

“In football you always have 90-93 minutes,” said midfielder Schweinsteiger.

“Y ou always have to believe.”

Everton ensured Aston Villa stayed bottom of the table with a - win at oodison Park, with Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku scoring two goals apiece.

Stoke striker Bojan Krkic gave his side a 1-0 win away to Southampton while Swansea came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at home to Bournemouth, a heartening result for under-fire Swans

manager Garry Monk.

On Sunday, Harry Kane scored his seventh and eighth goals in five matches as Tottenham Hotspur dispatched est Ham nited - .

Defenders Toby Alderweireld and Kyle Walker also found the net at a chilly White Hart Lane as Mauricio Pochettino’s side equalled the club record of 12 successive Premier League games without defeat.

While on Monday, Jermain Defoe boosted Sunderland’s bid to escape the Premier League relegation zone as he pounced on a defensive howler to snatch a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Centre-back Scott Dann and goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey made a hash of clearing a hopeful ball forward, allowing Defoe to slot into an empty net 10 minutes from time in south London.

Sam Allardyce’s side won for just the second time in the league this season thanks to the former England international.

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Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko (left) and Britain’s Tyson Fury pose during a press conference on Tuesday (Nov 24) in Duesseldorf ahead of their boxing fight for the WBA, WBO and IBF titles. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd

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hallenger Tyson Fury has vowed to ‘expose’ undisputed champion Wladimir Klitschko in tomorrow’s world heavyweight title bout and has labelled the Ukrainian giant an ‘old man’.

Klitschko, 39, will defend his IBF, WBA and IBO titles against Britain’s Fury, 27, in Duesseldorf having last tasted defeat more than a decade ago.

This is the second time the fight has been scheduled to take place after the original date in October was cancelled due to Klitschko’s calf injury.

Fury has won all of his 24 fights to date with 18 knockouts and has vowed to not only usurp Klitschko, but also highlight the champion’s weaknesses.

“I think this might be one of my easiest fights,” boasted Manchester-born Fury in Tuesday's (Nov 24) press conference.

“I know that sounds crazy, because he’s a Super champion, but I see so many chinks in his armour.

“There is nothing he does which makes me think I won’t beat him.

“I can expose what he doesn’t do very well and you’ll see what I’m talking about on Saturday night.

“I’m not going to say too much today as I don’t want to scare him off.

“I’m coming very fast for you, Wlad. Old guy, young guy. Old champion, new champion. Enough said.

Amen,” added Fury ahead of the bout at Duesseldorf’s Esprit Arena with 42,000 tickets sold.

Klitschko has heard such bold statements before from previous challengers, many of whom then became one of his 53 knockouts in 64 wins.

Britain’s David Haye labelled the champion a ‘large, slow robot from the Ukraine’ before losing on points in Hamburg in July 2011.

The last of Klitschko’s three defeats was back in 2004.

“There have been many fighters I’ve faced, this time I face a guy whose young, a real challenge,” said Klitschko.

“It’s going to be a great night.”

Having previously said the eccentric Fury has “screws loose,” Klitschko said he will give the Mancunian his own brand of “therapy” in the ring.

“I believe he is insane,” said Klitschko, who is nicknamed ‘Dr. Steelhammer’, in an interview with Die Welt.

“He’s a patient who urgently needs therapy.

“And the boxing ring, the fight, is the best form of therapy.

“I’m a doctor and I’ll rescue you.”

Fury stirred up controversy earlier on Tuesday in a BBC interview by claiming boxing has a “big problem” with doping.

He suggested that the

sport should tackle the issue by legalising banned substances.

The British fighter said he hopes the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has tested both boxers stringently.

“WADA have tested me very regularly, sometimes three times in a month,” said Fury in Duesseldorf.

“Hopefully he’ll have been the same.”

Klitschko dismissed the issue, stating: “I've been tested a lot, over a quarter of a century.”

There is an issue with Fury’s gloves for the fight which sparked a brief warof-words in the press conference between the fighters’ managers.

Fury is training with different gloves after his thumbs were damaged by a faulty pair and the manufacturers are rushing a replacement, specially for the fight, to Germany.

“It’s a health and safety issue, the gloves should arrive

before Saturday,” said Fury’s coach and uncle Peter.

Meanwhile, Haye will make his comeback in a London fight against Australia’s Mark de Mori in January, he announced on Tuesday.

Haye, 35, last fought in July 2012 when he beat compatriot Dereck Chisora, but withdrew from proposed bouts against Manuel Charr and Tyson Fury the following year due to injury.

The smooth-talking Londoner was advised to retire by surgeons after undergoing shoulder surgery, but will now make his return against 33-year-old De Mori at the O2 Arena on January 16.

“I’m so happy to be able to step back through the ropes and back into the ring, where I do my best work,” Haye told a press conference at the fight venue.

“I’ve always set the bar high in my career and I will continue to do so. Please sit back and get ready for another fun-fuelled heavyweight cam-

paign to the very top.

“It’s been a long three and a half years out, with many ups and downs, but ‘The Hayemaker’ is finally back and ready to do what I do best. I’ve a new team, new look and new inspiration to achieve my goals.”

A former unified cruiserweight world champion, Haye stepped up to heavyweight in 2009 and won the WBA title by defeating giant Russian Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg.

He successfully defended his title against John Ruiz and Audley Harrison, before conceding it in July 2011 to Klitschko.

Haye recently bega n working with trainer Shane McGuigan – son of former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan – who also works with super-bantamweight world champion Carl Frampton.

De Mori last fought a month ago in Germany, beating German Marcel Zeller by first-round knockout. AFP

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