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wo hundred tuk-tuk drivers drove their vehices to Phuket Provincial Hall on Wednesday morning (June 26) to protest against a growing problem of “black” tuk-tuks stealing their business. One protester told The Phuket News, “Today, we have come from many places, including Patong, Kata and Karon. We can no longer tolerate these black tuk-tuks snatching our customers. Before, we could earn about B500 a day but after they came our income has fallen to only B300.” They moved into the grounds of the Provincial Hall, chanting “Please, Governor, Help!”, “Here there are too many black tuk-tuks!” and “We are in trouble! We ask for your help!” Vice-Governor Dr Sommai Preechasilpa walked out to listen to their complaints. Using a megaphone, the leader of the protest, Sakol Srisompot, explained the situation. “Please, Vice-Governor Sommai. We need help or we will be in trouble in the future.” He explained that the black tuk-tuks are actually Suzuki

A bit shy from all the attention, but Aom had a terrific time.

Big wishes come true for little Aom

They come at night: Licensed tuk-tuk drivers say the black tuk-tuks are stealing the bread from their mouths. Authorities said they knew nothing about the interlopers. mini-trucks, modified and painted to look like tuk-tuks. “They always come at night to snatch the tourists. They often stop in the area around Hard Rock [at the east end of Bangla Rd], near restaurants,

along the beach and in other places.” Deputy Provincial Police Commander Pol Col Peerayut Karajedee said he agreed that something should be done about the illegal tuk-tuks. He added that this was something officers had had no prior knowledge of, and he praised the legitimate tuk-tuk drivers for their bravery in standing up for their rights. Jaturong Keawkasi of the Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO), who also attended the protest, said, “Thank you very much for telling us about this. The black tuk-

tuks have been registered with us as vehicles for personal use. But they are being used for commercial services. “This is against the law and the law-breakers can be fined.” He told The Phuket News, “V/G Sommai has already ordered us to follow up on this. Today the protesters told me there are 30 or 40 of these black tuk-tuks. We will make a plan to check up on this.” Tuk-tuk leader Sakol said afterwards, “We were very impressed with officials today. But we will be watching closely what action they take.”

NINE-YEAR-OLD PAKJIRA “Aom” Chamlongpan has had a dream since she was very small: to come to Phuket and float in the sea looking down at a coral reef. This week that wish came true, thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation and the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, who combined to bring little Aom to Phuket. Aom suffers from Thalassaemia, a potentially deadly disorder that affects about one per cent of Thais. Many are carriers only, but Aom is one of those whose life is thrown into chaos by the disease. Thalassemia is an inherited condition that results in anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath and weakness. If untreated it can lead to death by heart attack or from infection, as the condition damages the body’s resistance to disease. Moder n medici ne is, however, generally effective in keeping it under control. Medication keeps Aom on an even keel and allows her to live a pretty normal life with her parents in Ayutthaya and

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playing with friends at school. This week life became really special for the little girl when she and her parents arrived for a two-night stay at the Hilton. On the first night they were taken to enjoy the show at Phuket FantaSea (she got to feed an elephant, a big thrill) before getting ready for the following day’s big event – a trip to Koh Hey, or Coral Island. “This is our first time in Phuket,” said Somjai Geeradech, Aom’s mother. “Aom really enjoys going to the sea” Somkuan Peng jamsri, Aom’s father, told The Phuket News, “She can live a normal life, going to school and playing like all the children of her age. She has to take medicine three times a day, but other than that she is normal.” After she got back from Coral Island, we asked her how she found it. Aom’s not a big talker. She smiled and said, “It’s fun.” She got to see a clown fish – the famed “Nemo” – and a starfish, which she said she particularly liked. She loved everything about the island, she said, especially the spicy seafood salad lunch– her favourite dish. Although she was shy and spoke little during the trip, her face told the tale: Her wishes had all come true. Her parents say they have no long-term plans for their daughter; they just hope she is healthy, and will be with them as long as possible. For them, they say, that’s enough. Aom’s dream for when she grows up, is a far cry from the way her parents make a living, as day labourers. She wants to be a doctor. Then she can help other Thalassemia sufferers.

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hree foreigners and a Thai died over five days while swimming in rough seas along Phuket’s west coast. The first to die was a Belgian, Laurent Jacques Leopold Wanter, 42, who decided to swim with his wife at Laem Singh Beach on June 20, despite red “no swimming” flags

and the advice of lifeguards not to go into the water. A heavy wave pulled them both under the water, and lifeguards had to leap into action. Both were pulled from the water but despite the best efforts of volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, Mr Wanter could not be revived. He was taken to Patong Hospital where he was declared dead. Later the same day, Aleksander Poleshchenko, 29, from

Threatening van driver terrifies Chinese tourists EIGHT CHINESE TOURists were left upset and confused after an early morning argument with a taxi van driver at Phuket International Airport. The eight – four men and four women – arrived on Wednesday morning and after clearing immigration about 5:30 took their baggage and went looking for transport to take them to Rassada Pier for a boat out to Phi Phi and their hotel. A spokesperson from the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) at the airport told The Phuket News that while some of the eight started to load their luggage into one van, others of the party had found a cheaper deal. The driver of the first van

took offence at this wilful display of disloyalty and reacted by calling friends to block the tourists from going anywhere. He then dumped their luggage on the ground, leaving them wondering if they would ever be allowed to leave the airport. Luckily, one of them had been paying attention to advice about Phuket, and had the number of the Chinese Consul in Haad Yai, whom he called. The consul alerted the TAC who daintily defused the situation and got the eight tourists into alternative transport. “It was a strange situation,” said a TAC official, and they were afraid of this man.”

CRASHED TRUCK CAUSES TRAFFIC JAM

Traffic was congested after being squeezed into one lane on Tuesday (June 25), after an 18-wheel truck went out of control, in the Nakalay area between Kamala and Kalim. No one was hurt but traffic was choked for a couple of hours until the truck could be removed from the road. Photo: Erwin van Putten

Russia, drowned at Patong Beach. Mr Poleshchenko’s older brother said that Aleksander was wading in water up to his knees when he was knocked over by a powerful wave and sucked out to sea. The incident was seen by people on the beach who immediately summoned the lifeguards but by the time he was found he had already drowned. On Saturday (June 22) Indian tourist Ramesh Chand

Singhal, 49, drowned at Kata Beach while body-boarding despite red warning flags. By the time he was rescued by lifeguards he was unconscious. They were unable to revive him. Two days later (June 24) Thai Teerapol Noonarot, 18, drowned at Layan Beach at the north end of Bangtao Bay while trying to rescue his younger sister who was in trouble in the water.

She was saved but he died. Speaking to The Phuket News on Monday (June 24), Utain Singsom, leader of the Kata Lifeguard Club, spoke of his members’ frustration at the tourists who ignore red flags and warning signs on the island’s beaches. “Yesterday, two Russians got into trouble on Kata Beach, also after they ignored the flags, but they were rescued okay and were sent to the hospital.

“I want to ask all hotels to inform their customers about the red flags and the warning signs on the beaches around Phuket island. “If people must swim, they should do so within the yellow f lag area patrolled by lifeguards, so if they get into trouble lifeguards can help them. Please do not swim if there are red flags or warning signs.”

Odd goings-on in protected forest PHUKET: NINE LARGE Eaglewood logs were yesterday found in the Kamala Forest Preserve to the north of Loch Palm Golf Club. Eaglewood is prized as an ingredient in perfumes. The discovery was made by a team led by Veera Kerdsirimongkol, Kathu District Officer, in an area close to the Phuket Tin Mine Museum. The team also came across two men in the area carrying guns, and seized their weapons from them. The two cases are, on the face of it, unrelated. A man claiming to be the owner of the land on which the logs were found later presented the officials with a Sorkor 1 land occupation paper, but the officials decided that the paper needs to be checked to see whether it truly applies to that piece of land. They will also be investigating whether the “owner” had a permit to cut valuable trees.

Veera Kerdsirimongkol (standing, centre) with his team and the two seized guns. The two men were encountered half a kilometre away, on a piece of land that appeared to have been partially dug up. One was carrying a semi-automatic pistol and the other a rifle. Asked to show their permits to own and carry guns,

the two did so, also producing papers that showed they were members of the Muang District Territorial Defence Volunteers. Mr Veera’s men seized the guns until the paperwork can be checked out. One of the two also pro-

duced a NorSor3 Kor paper which he said was for the land and explained that he was “conducting a preliminary survey of the land in preparation for applying for a Chanote land title”. The legitimacy of that paper, too, will be checked.

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uk-tuk and taxi drivers in Phuket are once again under power pressure, yet again being urged to put an end to intimidatory and violent behavior related to price-fixing by introducing a transparent system of set fares on the island, available to foreign tourists and residents alike. The pressure came from ambassadors from 18 European Union member states who met last week with Phuket governor Maitri Inthusut, local officials and tour operators, in a bid to resolve long-standing issues related to rip-offs and security of tourists in Phuket. Phuket has been plagued by issues with its tuk-tuks and taxis, with complaints about tourists being charged extortionate rates to be driven short distances, and being shouted at or physically assaulted when they disagree over fares, and reports of taxi associations threatening and attacking rivals who dare to pick up customers on “their” territory. A letter sent to the Bangkok Post earlier this month from a “frightened Phuket hotel owner”, who chose to remain anonymous, accused

The 18 EU ambassadors met in Phuket on June 14. the so-called “taxi mafia” of bullying businesses on the island. “Myself and other Phuket hotel owners have complained to Phuket police of the threat of the ‘Taxi Mafia’, yet no action has been taken,” the letter said. “Some have guns, block hotel transportation and threaten our drivers. They use foul language when guests hire a car from a rival or check prices of other taxi services. This terrifies guests and hotel staff.” The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says the number of foreign tourists visiting Phuket has more than quadrupled since 2005, from 2.5 million to 11 million last year.

In a public statement, the ambassadors noted that citizens from the EU make up a large proportion of foreign tourists visiting Phuket. “Their per-capita spend is high, making an important contribution to the local economy,” the statement said. “Tourists need to feel safe and that they are being treated fairly.” The 18 ambassadors also called on local leaders to enforce strict standards of behaviour for public officials, including police and immigration staff, to make sure that foreign visitors and residents feel protected, are treated fairly and are “never at risk of extortion”. The EU delegation also said it wanted action to tackle

scams involving the hiring of equipment such as jet skis or motorbikes in the area, consistent implementation of marine safety standards – including flags on beaches to indicate when it is safe to swim – better enforcement of road safety regulations and a greater focus on environmental issues, including regular monitoring of water quality in Phuket. Meanwhile, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is probing foreign-owned businesses on the island following complaints that illegal foreign workers are taking local people’s jobs. The EU group said talks with Phuket officials had been “constructive”. They praised Gov Maitri for his willingness to cooperate with their embassies and the national authorities in Bangkok to deal with “challenges” in the area. The group said they would continue to work with the Ministry of Tourism & Sports to improve tourist safety in Phuket, and would update travel advice to their citizens with “accurate information and advice” accordingly. Bangkok Post

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THOUSANDS OF PHUKEtians attended the third official rally in Phuket Town on Sunday (June 23), many wearing white “Guy Fawkes” masks in a protest against the government. The main point of the rally was to protest at the perceived failure of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s cabinet. Those present said they believe the policies of the Pheu Thai government – such as the first-car policy, rice pledging and the possible amendment of the constitution – have all been unsuccessful. Protests will now be held every Sunday in Phuket until further notice. The Phuket protesters first

Protesters attend the third "White Mask" rally on June 23 in Phuket Town. met at Navamin Park near the Surin roundabout in the centre of Phuket Town, before

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Thailand’s political problems discussed Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE from many parts of society gathered on June 20 at Phuket Rajabhat University to discuss Thailand’s political woes and ways to involve the public in solving them. The discussions, titled “Exit Thailand”, were staged by the Community Development Department of the Ministry of Interior. The agenda of the conference covered a wide range of contentious issues, including different concepts of what democracy is; doubts about the rule of law in Thailand; and the role of the military in solving conflicts in society. The most frequent refrain in the seminar was along the lines of, “If everybody, every colour group can be reconciled and bury their conflicts, live in harmony, then Thailand’s problems will fade away”. One of the people on the floor, Parichart Sae-Kow, said that the problem was education in Thailand, which absolutely had to be improved. “Most of the problems stem from people’s lack of awareness. When we don’t understand, we give up. We don’t look for solutions. Viroj Kongsamran, Secretary of the anti-government Rak Phuket Group, was suspicious of the motives of the CDD in calling the conference at all. “We have to ask, what is the purpose of this seminar? Are you sincere about having us speak, or is there another agenda, to do with amending the constitution? Somporn Thankun, who described himself simply as “a Thai citizen”, said “People always blame someone else. “We blame the law, we blame other people. But we forget to look inside ourselves and ask ourselves what we have done. “If we want to follow the democratic process, then when we see politicians who are not suitable to be representatives of the people, we should simply not elect them.”

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IN BRIEF Man wanted over gun rage incident Police on Monday (June 24) issued an arrest warrant for a Trang man, Surasak Rabaedee, 31, who threatened to shoot the driver of a car he had just crashed into on Friday (June 21). Police believe Surasak smashed into another car on Ranong Rd while drunk behind the wheel, and threatened to shoot the driver of the other car, before running away. Police found 4,578 ya ba pills, 51 grams of ya ice, and a M3 submachine gun with bullets inside Surasak’s car.

Airport worker admits stealing cash from tourist A 34-year-old baggage handler at Phuket International Airport, Urai Yobkan, was arrested on June 20 after she admitted stealing AUD$900 (B26,000) from the bag of an Australian tourist. Andrea Clappi, 43, from Australia, reported the money missing, and the police investigation lead to airport worker Urai. She admitted she took the money as Mr Clappi’s bag went through the scanner and was arrested.

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Russian man, alleged to be a major drug dealer wanted by Interpol, was arrested in on Monday night (June 24) after being found using a fake passport. Immigration police led by Pol Lt Chidchanok Sakornyen and Pol Capt Angkarn Yasanop arrested the Russian, Anatoliy Gural, 30, in Soi Koke Yang, Rawai. He was charged with entering Thailand using a fake passport in the name of Danil Safronov. When the police checked on the Immigration database, it appeared that Gural came to Thailand at the beginning of April this year, using a non-immigrant O visa, and received a permit to stay until June 29.

Russian man Anatoliy Gural, age 30, was arrested in Rawai on fake passport charges. The Russian Embassy briefed the Phuket Immigration Police, informing officers that Gural is a criminal wanted for the illegal transportation

of large amounts of narcotics, and has been on the Interpol wanted list since November 16 last year. Danil Safronov, the owner

of the passport Gural was carrying, was confirmed to be in Russia. Capt Angkarn told The Phuket News, “After receiv-

ing information from the Embassy, we tracked this guy down to Soi Koke Yang in Rawai, where he was staying. “Officers asked him for his passport but he said that he had sent it off to another country for renewal of the visa. However, police already had records of him travelling as Safronov, using Safranov’s passport but with his own photo laminated over the top of Safronov’s,” Capt Angkarn explained. The immigration police also showed him the copy of a warrant of arrest from Russia and Gural admitted that the person named in the warrant was him and also admitted that the Safranov passport was not his. He i s c u r r e nt ly i n Chalong Police Station being charged. He is expected to be extradited to Russia soon.

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Japan visa waiver for Thais to start on July 1 The Japanese embassy announced Tuesday that the visa exemption for Thai tourists will become effective on July 1. A notification on its website on Tuesday morning, in Thai and Japanese, says the waiver will apply to short-term visitors staying up to 15 days. Those planning to stay longer or visiting Japan for business or other purposes still have to apply for a visa.

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One of the brides takes part in the Phuket Town parade.

T H E P H U K E T BA BA Wedding, held last weekend in Phuket, has been dubbed a complete success by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Phuket Peranakan Association (PPA), and the Phuket City Municipality, co-organisers of the event. The highlight of the wedding, which saw six couples from Thailand married in true Peranakan (Baba) style, was the street parade down Thalang Road. This ended at the Phuket Thai Hua museum on Krabi Road, and was followed by a dinner at the Blue Elephant restaurant. The parade provided the

perfect photo opportunity for many of the island’s residents and tourists alike, with happy snappers gathering around the procession to take pictures of the impressive sight. The grooms started at Blue Elephant and then went to the Hongsyok mansion to meet their brides. They took part in traditional wedding activities such as making sacrifices to the gods, paying respect to their parents, and a flower ceremony. The official music of the ceremony is called Tee Tor Tee Cheng, an old style of music which is accompanied by Chinese drums and flutes, plus brass instruments such as saxophones, drums and

cymbals. The songs played are chosen for their meaning of love, hope, happiness and warmth. The grooms are usually dressed in a white suit, but the colour does not matter. The bride’s attire is called Punjoo-Punjung. The bride wears two shirts, a lace one atop a colourful one. The bride also wears a sarong, as well as accessories such as necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and anklets. The festival in Phuket is held in the third week of June every year. The purpose is to preserve local Baba culture, promote tourism on the island, and provide an opportunity for couples to marry in style.

FARMYARD FUN The prettiest animals of Phuket were out on show at the OrBorTor Agricultural Fair on June 24 and 25 this week. Goats, buffaloes, ducks and chickens were dressed up and paraded throughout the competition.

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Beach operators, taxis and tuk-tuks ‘must toe the line’ Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

The Toyota Vios was a blackened mess. Photo: Phuket Raumjai Rescue Foundation

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white Toyota Vios went up in flames in Chalong on Sunday afternoon (June 23). The Thai woman driving was heading south on Chao Fa East Rd at around 5.30pm, when, she explained after-

wards, she smelled something strange in the car. She stopped and got out moments before flames burst from the front of the vehicle. She then watched as the entire car went up in flames. The fire was eventually

Boat propeller kills Chinese A CHINESE TOURIST HIT by a speedboat propeller off Phi Phi island on June 19 died later the same day from severe blood loss, after arriving at hospital in Phuket. Chen Peng, 37, was taken to Phi Phi hospital after he was hit by a speedboat propeller blade, which cut the femoral arteries – the main blood vessels – in both his thighs. He was transferred to the Phuket OrBorJor hospital in Phuket Town, but died there. Pol Lt Col Charun Nabpetch said Mr Chen was on board a speedboat, named

Jandara 1, along with 10 other passengers. The boat anchored in Phi Phi Lei bay, and six passengers jumped into the water. Mr Chen and four others stayed aboard the boat. The waves grew in strength and the speedboat was parked close to the rocks, so its driver told passengers not to jump in the water while he moved the boat. But, possibly due to miscommunication, Mr Chen and a friend jumped off the side of the boat, and Mr Chen was swept into the propeller.

extinguished by a fire truck from the Phuket Ruamjai Rescue Foundation, which arrived on the scene about 15 minutes later. Initial police investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by electrical fault.

Aussie dies in leap off balcony AN AUSTRALIAN WHO jumped from the third floor balcony of a guesthouse in Patong on June 24 died the following day in Vachira Phuket Hospital. Police said Joshua John Smits, 24, suffered severe head injuries as well as injuries to his right leg in his fall from a room on Sai Nam Yen Rd. Police speculate he might have jumped because he was depressed or was drunk.

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WARNING THAT PHUKET “is now the place tourists are unlikely to visit for the second time,” Vice-Governor Jamroen Thipayapongthada said at a conference on June 19 that “tuk-tuks, taxis, motorcycles and businesses along the beach must be brought into line”. He was speaking at a meeting in Provincial Hall after a recent visit by a Senate committee – whose members examined beaches along the west coast of the island and concluded that they were unattractive and disorganised – and visits by 21 diplomats (18 EU ambassadors, their counterparts from the US and China, and the deputy chief of mission from the Australian embassy) who all – once again – urged Phuket provincial authorities to increase security for visitors. “Tuk-tuks and taxis must not act like mafia,” V/Gov Jamroen said. “They can’t

V/Gov Jamroen warned that, ‘Phuket is now a place tourists are unlikely to visit for a second time.’ just set up a rank in front of a hotel. They must not be allowed to threaten or smash up limousine counters.

“[To regulate] this I have to ask for the help of the Phuket police.” He suggested cooperation as the solution: “Tuk-tuks and taxis might come to an agreement with the hotel. “Or the hotel might issue a taxi group with shirts to indicate to tourists that if they go with this group, they’ll be safe. There has to be in a middle way.” At the meeting it was stressed that organisation must be undertaken by the local elected body, overseen by the district chief and backed up by relevant provincial government bodies. “This is a responsibility of local officials. We have to go on site. “Each type of business must set up a group, appoint a group leader, set rules and lay down methods to prevent the beach from becoming untidy. “We have to start now,” V/Gov Jamroen said. “Otherwise, when it comes to high season, it will be difficult to solve the problem.”

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Trying to save lives

he onset of the monsoon season has been highlighted this week with the death of four people who have drowned while swimming at our island’s beaches. Each year many tourists and locals alike die after taking the risk of swimming when the waves are large and the current is strong. Perhaps some don’t understand the warnings given on the beaches and at their hotels. But the reality is that many are probably aware, but, hey, the water can’t be that dangerous surely. And after all, they came to Phuket for a great beach holiday. Many pay the ultimate price for their lack of knowledge, ignorance, or complacency. Also at risk are the lives of the Phuket lifeguards, who rush into the water to try and save them. Probably the same

lifeguards who were earlier advising the swimmers to stay out of the water. So what is the solution? The lifeguards constantly try to keep people out of the water when the red flags and warning signs are up. But they usually fight a losing battle, with people either misunderstanding or overly confident in their own abilities. This week lifeguards on some of the beaches around Phuket roped off the dangerous areas, in another bid to try and deter people from entering the water. Only time will tell if their efforts have made any difference to the monsoon season drowning death toll, but it’s probably unlikely. Should there be a law introduced that gives more power to the lifeguards – people who disobey them could find

themselves with a fine or other punishment? Should the beaches be closed during the low season? Perhaps that’s too dramatic and wouldn’t be good for tourism. Maybe police could start monitoring the beaches? Many tourists might listen to a policeman as opposed to a lifeguard. But let’s be honest, the Phuket police force does not have the manpower to patrol every beach on the island every day during the monsoon season. The drowning deaths in Phuket during the low season are easily preventable if people stay out of the water when it’s too dangerous. Let’s hope the Phuket community can come up with better ways to educate, inform and enforce – after all, lives are at stake here.

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Risible rice scheme harvesting problems for the ‘Master Plan’ Voranai Vanijaka voranaiv@bangkokpost.co.th

h what a tangled web we weave when we practise a populist policy that is ill-conceived. A scheme to help farmers is much needed – no one should deny that. A poorly planned scheme riddled with holes and masked in secrecy doesn’t help anyone – this also is undeniable. Given the all-important push for the amnesty bill (the next reading is set for August), Thaksin Shinawatra needs everything to go smoothly to create a politically favourable climate. But not everything is going smoothly, and the boss is not happy, as he made known in his latest Skype meeting. Whatever happened to the minds that launched the Otop and 30-baht healthcare schemes back during the Thai Rak Thai days? Sure, these programmes weren’t flawless, and they still have their detractors, but overall, they were conceived well enough, and were successful in bettering the lives of a

particular group of people and the country as a whole. So how have we come to this mess of a rice-pledging scheme? Now the Pheu Thai government is stuck between a rock and a hard place. To prevent the country from further losses, it has to anger its voting base of rural rice farmers by reducing the subsidy. To continue pleasing its voting base (and red-shirt supporters), it has to maintain the subsidy, incurring more losses. The latter would give the Democrat Party more ammunition to discredit its ability to manage the country. (That isn’t to say the Democrats would do any better if they were in government.) On Thursday, Thai Farmers Association president Wichian Phuanglamchiak gave the government seven days to reconsider its decision to slash the paddy pledging ceiling price to B12,000 per tonne. According to him, farmers nationwide want the original ceiling price at B15,000 a tonne until the pledging programme

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Tackle jumbosized issue [Re. Phuket Opinion: Beasts of burden] I’m pretty sure that a lot (most?) tourists have absolutely no idea what they are supporting. If they did, I venture to say that a lot of them (hopefully most) would not support this. Education is the key. Thanks for this wonderful article. Keep them coming! Dave Williams

Protect the buses [Re. July? August? Phuket airport bus service starts soon...] Personally, given the reputation of the mafia in Phuket the only way this service is going to run is if the contractor has worked out how to armour plate the bus and that all the fare riding passengers inside are the police. Guest

Warnings needed [Re. Indian tourist drowning prompts Phuket beach warning]

Come on TAT do something! Leaflets could easily be printed highlighting the dangers of swimming at this time of year – and handed out at the airport and hotel receptions at check in. Many tourists arrive on the island with no idea of the dangerous rip tides that exist May to November. Of course, It won’t stop those determined to ignore the warnings, but if it saved just a few lives it would be worth it. agogohome

Gun attack fallout [Re. Thai man points pistol at Russian visitor in Phuket] Go to Pattaya instead – heaps better and much cheaper for everything including B10 taxis. Peter Wan I’ve seen this before. The girl is bored, wants a bit of fun with a nice farang guy and doesn’t tell him that she is married. Been there, more than once. It’s about time Thai girls

for the current crop ends on September 15. If the government doesn’t comply, Mr Wichian warns that rice farmers will descend on the capital en masse. The official loss for the 2011-12 crop season is estimated to be about B136 billion. For the farmers, it’s quite simple. They are already poor, and life is already unfair. Most are tenant farmers, tilling the lands owned by the rich. They have already been bled from generation to generation by unscrupulous millers, middlemen and officials. They rejoiced at B15,000 per tonne, and why not? Who wouldn’t rejoice when making more money? Now farmers are piping mad that this will be slashed to B12,000 per tonne, and who can blame them? Any of us would be ready to set fire to the office (metaphorically, of course) if management instituted a salary cut. So for the Pheu Thai government, things have become complicated. A loss of B136 billion is no joke. “You know who” lost about B46 billion

in February, 2010, and we all know what followed. There are three things Pheu Thai can do. The first is exactly what it’s doing – reduce the subsidy and face the wrath of rural rice farmers threatening to descend on Bangkok. Second, Pheu Thai could soldier through and stick with the scheme. The loss is no joke, but the country could absorb it. Thailand has done far more stupid things and suffered far worse losses (and this trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future). What the Pheu Thai government cannot afford is to appear weak, indecisive, incompetent and, frankly, clueless. Unfortunately for them this is exactly how the government is appearing. As such, Pheu Thai cannot afford to also appear to be a bunch of liars who break promises in the eyes of rural farmers. Sure, the opposition will have a field day lambasting the foolishness of continuing with a policy that is so clearly flawed, but maintaining the loyalty of rural voters is worth putting

HAVE YOUR SAY grow up and accept their responsibility and tell the guy before anything happens that she has a husband. The Russian guy did the right thing. Nathan Brown I have to say, it looks fake: blurred face of the assailant, and conveniently staged camera – such presence of mind! However, having lived in Phuket for 6 years I absolutely concur with the opinion that, if you are Thai, you can do what you want against foreigners. Maybe this is the point of the video. A. Skeptic The problem is the number of illegal firearms in Thailand. Make it like Indonesia where if you are caught with an illegal firearm you are charged with attempted murder – why else would you have a firearm? Why not stop every taxi and confiscate every firearm that is in every taxi? That would take at least 5,000 guns off the streets. How many times when

we have been ripped off by the excessive greed in Phuket has a firearm been produced? The way Phuket is becoming absorbed into the cesspit of greed, it will become too expensive for Westerners to visit. Every day I hear a story from a farang about over charging. Your choice Phuket! Johnny Murray No tourists equals no money. The whole economy of the island is based on tourism, and its such a shame that Phuket doesn’t understand it. Instead of that they let all these criminals rule the island. Anybody can threaten a tourist and hit him and avoid prison. Some of my friends already decided not to go to Phuket for their vacations because of the crazy taxi prices and increased criminal level. Max This woman made a cuckold out of her husband and took advantage of a foreigner who didn’t know she was married. I feel sorry for the husband

up with a tongue lashing from urban folk. But there’s always the third option, corrupt and unsavoury though it might be. And that is to make a private offer that the power players of the Thai Farmers Association cannot refuse, and therefore avoid a mass protest. This is the Don Corleone option (not the horse’s head, but a sack full of cash) and it’s not above politics, whether in Thailand or anywhere else in the world. However, we shall assume the integrity of the Thai Farmers Association will prevail. Regardless of which if any of these options chosen, what definitely must happen is a cabinet reshuffle. Assign blame to the expendables and put capable people (if there are any) in the right jobs to fix this mess and repair the party’s image. But looking at the big picture, there is no perfect option and things definitely aren’t going smoothly. Once Pheu Thai’s Bangkok stronghold, the Don Muang constituency has been lost.

Anti-government groups in Guy Fawkes masks are popping up all over. Red-shirt groups like the Rak Chiang Mai 51 keep provoking a bad image. Chalerm Yubamrung and Plodprasop Suraswadi keep opening their mouths. The situation in the three southern provinces is not getting any better. And on top of it all is this rice-pledging dilemma. None of this means that Pheu Thai is in danger of losing the next general election. Pundits generally agree that it can still bring out the votes, and even Abhisit Vejjajiva has conceded that the Democrats will just have to play the long game. However, everything mentioned in this article is simply not conducive to creating a favourable political climate for the amnesty bill to be pushed through. It just makes the job that much harder, which means the boss is not happy. And that means a lot of people better get their acts together, or else. Voranai Vanijaka is Political and Social Commentator for the Bangkok Post.

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but his anger is misdirected. His wife has caused both of these men a lot of trouble and they’d both be better off dismissing her to the single life. Nicholas Ian Cortese

Losing face is no excuse [Re. Phuket News: Three foreigners injured in Chiang Mai restaurant shooting] Oh dear, but hey, he lost face so everything is okay. Besides, no Thais were hurt. The level of violence because of this stupid “loss of face” or “I thought he disrespected me” attitude is absolutely ridiculous and childish. Sadly we hear of it so often that it is almost acceptable. Is Thailand part of the 21st century, or still in the dark ages? T h i s g u y s h o u ld b e charged, sentenced and jailed for a long time, and I don’t mean a few months. It’s lucky no one was killed. Laurie Howells

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Beware the quiet man-of-war [Re. The Colours of Danger] I was stung by a Portugueseman-of-war when I was 11 years old. The pain lasted for weeks and the scars more than 10 years. I wouldn’t even consider swimming in the sea at this time of year. agogohome

Where are the guns from? [Re. Phuket man wanted over gun rage incident] I’m for mandatory severe penalties for anyone caught with an illegal gun with automatic jail time and a huge fine. If the gun is used in a crime, make it much worse. Where are all of these people getting guns in the first place? Adjust their sentence according to whether or not they reveal where they got the gun. Dave Williams

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IN BRIEF Businessman kidnapped by Pattaya ‘mafia’ An Estonian businessman was kidnapped in Pattaya after he refused to pay for his condo on June 24. Pattaya City police officers were later able to rescue the man, arresting three mafia gang members – one Thai and two Russians. Pattaya Daily News

Danish man arrested in Pai for smuggling drugs Police officers from Pai district in Mae Hong Sorn province arrested a Danish man for smuggling heroin and marijuana worth more than B200,000 into Thailand on June 23. PDN

Two injured in motorcycle road rage incident Two men on a motorbike were shot trying to escape from a pick-up driver after a minor accident in a narrow street in Central Pattaya early on June 22. Pattaya One

Woman kills elderly Belgian boyfriend A 37 year-old Thai woman killed her 77 year-old Belgian boyfriend after an argument over infidelity in Pattaya on June 21. She stabbed him in the chest, and he died immediately. She has since been arrested and has admitted the offence. PDN

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Bangkok rejects rebels’ Ramadan ceasefire offer R

ebels in Thailand’s Mu sl i m - m ajo r it y south called Tuesday for the army to return to their bases over Ramadan (July 9 to August 9) in exchange for a ceasefire during the holy month, a condition swiftly rejected by the kingdom’s government. More than 5,500 people have died in the near decadelong insurgency in Thailand’s south but optimism for peace has flickered recently after talks between authorities and rebel groups including the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN). Near-daily attacks on security forces and civilians have continued despite a successful round of talks on June 14, which saw both sides agree to work towards curbing violence over Ramadan. Listing its conditions for a ceasefire a BRN spokesman said the group would “stop” its operations for the holy month if Thailand meets demands including pulling security forces back from villages to their bases.

Muslims pray in a Pattani mosque during Ramadan. Photo: AFP/Madaree Tohlala The Thai army must leave “the villages and go back to their camps”, the BRN’s Hassan Taib said in a video posted on YouTube, also calling for a suspension of “ambushes, road blocks or arrests” in Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani provinces which border Malaysia. Thailand must announce its official response to the demands by July 3, he said. “From our side, the BRN will not only reduce but stop any [violent] action. This is to give respect to Muslims

during Ramadan,” Taib added. Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat told reporters the BRN’s demands were “impossible to implement” and accused Taib of insincerity “about making peace or stopping violence”. His comments were echoed by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung who said “there was no way” the government would concede to pulling security forces back to their bases. Chalerm, who oversees

Bangkok’s response to the southern unrest, also cast doubt on the BRN’s capacity to curb the violence. “The BRN cannot control their people,” he added. “I don’t believe that violence will decrease – we have to have our own [security] measures.” Thailand’s National Security Council chief and lead peace negotiator Paradorn Pattanatabut, said he would wait for the BRN’s demands to be delivered officially through talks facilitator Malaysia be-

fore making a judgement. But he said Thailand had to respond to the demands of the south’s people and “not one particular group.” Talks started in March with the BRN, who are held responsible for much of the grinding violence which has killed more civilians than soldiers. Since then, the once reclusive group has made a series of public demands, including for separation from the kingdom of Thailand, which annexed the south more than a century ago. Several rebels groups are understood to operate in the southern provinces, but there are questions over how much control rebel leaders exercise over the footsoldiers who conduct the attacks. Thai negotiators have raised the idea of creating some form of locally-elected administration in the region, but full autonomy for the south remains taboo as the constitution insists the Buddhistmajority kingdom must not be divided. AFP

Report documents ‘modern slavery’ in Thailand THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING too little to stop tens of thousands of trafficking victims being forced into “modern slavery” in the sex trade, fishing-related industries and domestic servitude in Thailand, the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report by the US State Department has warned. The US government report places

Thailand on its Tier 2 watch list for a fourth consecutive year. This means the Thai government is failing to comply with America’s minimum standards for eliminating trafficking and is yet to show sufficient evidence of increasing efforts to address the problem. The report describes Thailand as “a source, destination, and

transit country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking”. Thailand was granted a waiver from an automatic downgrade to Tier 3 this year, because government has written a plan that could mean it soon meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, if implemented.

But the country will not be eligible for another waiver in 2014, so has just one year to make progress on the issue. The government reported investigating 305 trafficking cases in 2012, compared to 83 in 2011, but initiated prosecutions in only 27 cases during the year and obtained just 10 convictions. Bangkok Post.

RICE TO THE FINISH Hundred of Thai farmers

gather to protest a government decision to cut prices for the rice pledging scheme outside Government House in Bangkok on June 25. Thailand said that it would slash the price paid to rice farmers under a controversial scheme that caused the kingdom to lose its place as the world’s top exporter of the commodity last year. Photo: AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul

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In US, Asian immigrants better off than whites: study ASI A N I M M IGR A N TS tend to live in highly segregated enclaves in the United States and their income level is often higher than that of white Americans, said a US study out Wednesday (June 26). The nearly 18 million Asian immigrants to the United States are the country’s fastest growing minority group, more than doubling since 1990, said the research by Brown University. Data from the US Census provided a snapshot of the Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese living in the United States. The report, “Separate but Equal: Asian Nationalities in the US,” found that Indians and Japanese were the most economically advantaged nationalities, while Vietnamese had the lowest incomes. Chinese were the single largest national group, with more than four million people or a quarter of the Asian total, followed by Filipinos (3.4 million) and Indians (3.2 million). Indians had the highest median household income among Asians, at US$89,600 (B2.7 million). AFP

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Boot camps boom in Australian outdoors T

he sun is rising over Sydney’s Bondi Beach and in the pre-dawn cool, about 30 people are making their way through a set of arduous exercises – tossing weights onto the sand, doing chin-ups and flexing an enormous rope up and down. The group are part of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the fitness market – boot camp – where the confines of the gym and private, individual exercise are shunned in favour of training with a group in the great outdoors, often being pushed by a military-style trainer to a high-intensity workout. “I think I am never going to do this again. I throw up. I hate every minute of it... but the satisfaction... there’s nothing more rewarding,” explains Kristie Webster after her session at Bondi. So why does the 26-yearold drag herself out of bed in the dark several times a week, knowing that she’s in for such physical discomfort? “Because I’m insane? No, just

Boot camp enthusiasts work out on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Photo: AFP/William West purely for the fact to get fit, to get healthy.” “We push them as hard as they can be pushed, but we do it in a motivational way,” explains her trainer Dan Clay, who is originally from Essex in Britain. Clay, who runs the Dangerously Fit company, has seen the popularity of boot camps

skyrocket in Sydney in the past five years, as they have elsewhere in the world. Without the costs of major chains and few overheads, boot camps have sprung up around Australia. James ‘Chief’ Brabon, the former Australian army infantry soldier behind Sydney’s Original Bootcamp, is

considered a pioneer of the industry. After initially developing his training regime for fellow soldiers, and then their impressed wives and girlfriends, he eventually re-established the brand with gusto in 2003, using one of Bondi’s near neighbours, Coogee Beach. He said he struck scepti-

cism at first, particularly given the trend in fitness at the time towards more gentle exercise such as yoga and pilates. “And then we came out with this disciplined, highintensity sweat-till-you-drop sort of training, and people were saying ‘No, it won’t work. Won’t work, won’t last, nobody wants to be told what to do’. “And what we’ve found, is that everybody wants to be told what to do,” he says. Back in Bondi, the group are happy to have had the tough workout – an activity which is at odds with Australia’s growing problem with obesity. “The pain can sometimes be great but it’s always worth it at the end, you push yourself because you know it’s only 45 minutes,” says Stafford Hamilton, who credits Dangerously Fit with helping him shed more than 11 kilograms since he started nine months ago. “And afterwards you feel fantastic. It’s worth it, it’s worth the pain,” the 43-yearold says. AFP

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The innocent men haunted by years on America’s death row H

e spent 16 years on death row in a US jail, narrowly escaping two dates set for execution. Now Anthony Graves is one of about 140 people who walked free after being cleared of any crime. His case is a beacon for activists seeking to ban capital punishment, which was reinstated in the United States in 1976. Since then more than 1,300 people have been executed, but 142 have been exonerated by the courts. Graves was number 138. “How do you compensate a man you took so much from and that you can never replace,” says Graves. He was wrongly accused of murder and spent more than two years in prison as his case was tried, before then languishing for another 16 on death row. “They took 18 years of my life, that they can never give me back. They still owe me my opportunity to raise my children, they stole my opportunity to make free choices,” he said. Since he walked out of the prison gates in October 2010, this father of three boys says he has learned to appreciate

the small things in life. “What a blessing to open your eyes every morning, see the sun rise,” he tells AFP. He had been sentenced to die in 1994, accused of multiple murders. He was convicted after being named as an accomplice by another suspect and because the prosecution maintained the crimes could not have been carried out by one person acting alone. Six years later in 2000, the killer Robert Carter confessed just weeks before his own execution to having lied that Graves was his accomplice. But despite the 11th-hour confession, Graves remained behind bars for another 10 years in the notorious jail in Livingston, Texas – the state which on Wednesday was due to carry out its 500th execution since 1976. “The worst place you could imagine, like a hell-to-be, 24/7, 18-and-a-half years, every day, you can feel chaos, sadness and grief, that’s death row.” Three hundred people went to their deaths during his enforced sojourn. “Texas executes a lot. I was there for 300 executions. I knew most of the guys. We became like family,” he says.

Protesters march against the death penalty for Troy Davis in 2011. He was executed on September 21, 2011. Forensic science paved way for reforms “After months of investigation and talking to every witness who’s ever been involved in this case, and people who’ve never been talked to before, after looking under every rock we could find, we found not

one piece of credible evidence that links Anthony Graves to the commission of this capital murder,” said special prosecutor Kelly Siegler. Sixteen years after the trial, Siegler has finally concluded that Graves “is an innocent man.”

Another 141 men, 71 of them African Americans, have been cleared of any crime in 26 US states, according to the non-profit organisation the Death Penalty Information Center. “If statistics are any indication, the system may well be allowing some innocent defendants to be executed,” said former Supreme Court judge Sandra Day O’Connor. In fact, at least 10 people, including six in Texas, have been executed despite major doubts about their guilt, according to the centre. “There is no way to tell how many of the over 1,000 people executed since 1976 may also have been innocent,” it says. “Courts do not generally entertain claims of innocence when the defendant is dead. Defense attorneys move on to other cases where clients’ lives can still be saved.” The centre points to some possible examples – Carlos DeLuna, executed in 1989 despite a mountain of evidence that he was not the killer and the repeated confessions of another man; Cameron Willingham, put to death in 2004 for killing his three children in a fire even after an inquiry

carried out after his execution ruled that the blaze was not a result of arson; Troy Davis, executed in 2011 even though seven out of nine witnesses recanted their statements. The fear of executing innocent men and women has always been at the core of the passionate arguments by those against capital punishment. “The steady evolution of this issue since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 has been accelerated in recent years by the development of DNA technology, the new gold standard of forensic investigation,” said the centre’s director Richard Dieter. “This science, along with a vigorous re-investigation of many cases, has led to the discovery of a growing number of tragic mistakes and freed inmates.” This helped prompt many reforms, says Steve Hall from the Texas advocacy group StandDown. He points to such things as the opening of an office of convictions integrity, and post-conviction access to DNA testing. “We’ve seen too many examples where the system got it wrong. With the death penalty, once you execute, you can’t correct,” he said. AFP

Snowden: the invisible international traveller FUGITIVE US INTELLIgence leaker Edward Snowden seemingly vanished into thin air in Moscow after arriving from Hong Kong at the weekend. Now the hunt is on to find where on earth he is. Snowden’s round-theworld travels with no valid passport and caches of files revealing the dirty secrets of Washington’s super-espionage efforts are the stuff of James Bond movies from the Cold War. He r e i s a s u m m a r y of what we k now about Snowden’s whereabouts since his decision to spill the beans on US and UK surveillance programmes.

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The anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks said Snowden left Hong Kong for Moscow on Sunday on Aeroflot flight SU 213. It said that he had received emergency refugee travel papers from Ecuador – the state where he wants to seek political asylum and which is currently sheltering WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at its London embassy. Washington had by this point revoked Snowden’s passport and had filed an extradition request to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government said Washington’s

paperwork was incomplete and that Snowden had “voluntarily” left China’s special administrative region for a third country. Dozens of journalists swarming Moscow’s grungy Sheremetyevo international airport’s Terminal F failed to spot Snowden in the crowd of passengers disembarking the Aeroflot flight from Hong Kong. Some of those on board nodded when shown a picture of Snowden and asked if they had seen anyone like that on their flight. Reports then emerged that Snowden was staying in the so-called “transit zone”

– an airport no-man’s land that is not actually Russia proper because it ends prior to passport control. NO SHOW ON MOSCOWHAVANA FLIGHT

Snowden was checked in on Aeroflot’s Monday SU 150 flight to Havana but never appeared on board – unleashing speculation of his intentions and whereabouts. Some say he may have never intended to go to Havana and had just wanted to throw journalists off his scent. Interfax said that he may have already secretly slipped out of Russia by the time the flight departed.

ITAR-TASS countered with information from an unnamed source that Snowden was definitely still at Sheremetyevo. Intelligence “veterans” quoted by both Interfax and RIA Novosti speculated that Snowden was far too valuable a find for Russia to let him go so easily. Meanwhile desperate journalists on board flight SU 150 had nothing left to do but resign themselves to a half-day flight around the world with no booze served. WHERE IS SNOWDEN? Speculation now abounds as to the whereabouts of the

man Washington has painted as the most dangerous leaker of the cyber era. He could still be staying in the box-like rooms of the “capsule hotel” inside the Sheremetyevo departures area where he is reported to have spent Monday night. He may have left Russia or been taken for special debriefings somewhere in Moscow or even given refuge at a South American embassy in Russia. Or he simply could be killing time before taking a flight out of Moscow some other day in the hopes he will not be pursued by the press. AFP

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013

IMF praises Thailand’s handling of economy THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Thailand to be prepared for inflation and vulnerability from capital flows that may add uncertainty to the economic outlook. But Luis E. Breuer, leading the IMF delegation who met with executives of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and senior Finance Ministry officials, said the Thai economy has shown an impressive resilience to shocks, including the global financial crisis, supply-chain disruptions following the tsunami in Japan, and the devastating 2011 floods. Economic fundamentals are strong, including a track record of growth, stability and fiscal discipline, healthy balance sheets of commercial banks and corporations, high international reserves, and manageable public debt. Despite Thailand’s economic slowdown in Q1, the IMF mission chief was optimistic that GDP will expand by 4.75 per cent this year, and by a further 5.25 per cent next year, supported by strong private demand and an acceleration of public spending. “Against the backdrop of the global financial crisis and the devastating 2011 floods, the expansionary fiscal policy pursued in recent years was justified, aimed at supporting aggregate demand and reconstruction activities,” Mr Breuer said in a statement. “But now, the strength of the ongoing economic recovery provides an opportunity to gradually withdraw the fiscal stimulus, create fiscal space for priority infrastructure spending, and rebuild policy buffers to address future possible shocks.” He said the IMF mission welcomed the authorities’ commitment to fiscal discipline, including their objectives of keeping the public debt ratio under 50 per cent of GDP and balancing the central government budget by 2017. “The authorities are taking actions to improve tax compliance and expand the tax base, reduce tax incentives for consumption, and revamp excises, while confirming their control over current spending,” said the statement. Mr Breuer said the IMF delegation discussed additional measures that would support the authorities’ goals of increasing public spending on infrastructure, while also preserving fiscal discipline. MCOT online

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AIS promises improved 3G ‘by year end’

dvanced Info Service (A IS), the country’s largest mobile operator, has pledged to bring its third-generation (3G) mobile data speeds back to promised levels within this year. Somchai Lertsutiwong, AIS’s chief marketing officer, acknowledged that the current lower-thanadvertised mobile broadband speeds and frequent service drop-pouts are due to the complicated transition period of the 3G network roll-out. “Our poor data service will be just temporary,” he promised. “Things will get better by the end of the year.” AIS will have at least 8,000 3G base stations nationwide by August, five months ahead of schedule, said Mr Somchai. AIS now has 5,000 3G base stations on the 2100-megahertz frequency, covering 31 major provinces, with the figure rising to 6,000 covering 67 provinces

AIS’ new 3G brand endorser, TV star Jirayu ‘James’ Tangsrisuk. Photo: Bangkok Post next month. Mr Somchai admitted that AIS’s existing 2G service is

Greater operational efficiency: The Smile logo.

Cabinet approves Thai Smile spinoff T H E CA BI N ET H AS approved a plan to establish Thai Smile Airways Co as a subsidiary of Thai Airways International (THAI). A source in the Transport Ministry said the spin-off was aimed mainly at boosting operational efficiency and cutting losses for both airlines and the parent company. At the end of April, the ministry sent back THAI’s plan to set up Thai Smile as its subsidiary, ordering it to supply more details. The source said the separation of operations was needed, or THAI would lose an estimated B300 million this year. The spin-off would gen-

erate a profit of B64 million for the airline this year, and roughly B8.6 billion in total over the next five years, the source added. Running Thai Smile as a subsidiary would result in separate payrolls and balance sheets and would reduce both airlines’ financial burdens. Thai Smile would also be free to design its own business strategies to augment its revenue. The source said that once the subsidiary is up and running, the national carrier would gradually transfer 14 domestic and international flight routes it currently operates to Thai Smile. Bangkok Post

facing strong signal interference in some places, especially car parking areas in high-rise

buildings and home villages on the outskirts of Bangkok where equipment is still based

on the 900-MHz band. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has stipulated that all 3G licensees must deliver service at a minimum of 345 kilobits per second for downloads and 153 Kbps for uploads. Licensees have been having trouble meeting those figures. As a result, the regulator’s consumer protection panel has received a deluge of consumer complaints that 3G operators have failed to deliver service as claimed in promotional packages. Mr Somchai said customers should understand that 3G service will offer high performance when run on 3G-enabled devices. The quality of 3G service will also depend on the number of users. Separately, AIS has introduced baby-faced TV star Jirayu “James” Tangsrisuk as the brand endorser for 3G service. It is not clear how his face will improve service. Bangkok Post

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Perils of the green season for unwary Phuket villa owners 21 villas at Sujika Gardens sold en bloc

VERY DISTRESSING

IT’S THE “GREEN SEASON” again in Phuket with wind and rain coming across from the Indian Ocean cooling our warm humid days. It’s a great time of the year as we “locals” get to enjoy Phuket without the throngs of tourists jamming every beach, restaurant, beach club, bar, café, mall as well as the local 7-Eleven down the road. So what’s the problem with a little rain, it surely shouldn’t dampen anyone’s spirit. Time to get out the Wellington boots... Not only are the hotels, motels and guesthouses offering special promotions during this time, even private villas are throwing in free meals, massages, spa treatments, airport transfers and a host of other add-ons. The same can actually be said for the real estate business … it’s the best time of the year to view and buy a property. Being able to stroll around and experience the property without anyone staying there is a big plus. Also, sellers tend to be more flexible when it comes to negotiating during this season. Once the tough decision of which property to buy is settled, then it actually takes a few weeks or sometimes even months to complete the transaction, from appointing solicitors to perform due diligence, reviewing agreements and transferring the rights of the property at the relevant government offices. Now that the property is bought, and assuming no property management services are in place, the new owner should promptly get someone signed up to protect the investment they have just made. We’ve lost count of the number of new property owners in Phuket who didn’t feel the need to look after their property. After all, it’s just

AMY’S VIEW

Amy Koh is Sales Manager of Engel & Voelkers Phuket. For more information visit engelvolkers.com/th a holiday home; lock up the property for a couple of months until the next visit. But when they do return – horror of horrors – a spectacular assortment of moss and fungus specimens worse than any science project is growing out of their wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, table tops and jusy about everywhere else. The weather swing in Phuket can be huge, with temperatures going from a cool wet 26 degrees up to 42 degrees Celsius on hot sunny days. A locked up property with out ventilation causes the accumulated heat and moisture rot your property over time. Musty odors assail when you reopen your locked-up property; this can even lead to breathing and health problems for those living in the property. Proper, adequate ventilation is essential for all properties no matter whether it’s a sprawling seven-bedroom villa or a compact two-bedroom condominium. The property has to be allowed to breathe, whatever the season maybe. Just having a diligent maid opening both doors & windows for ventilation very day is a big step towards maintaining your property and protecting your investment in the long run.

total of 21 Phuket pool villas in a “distressed pool villa project” are being offered for sale with a B220 million price tag. Colliers Thailand is offering the villas at the Sujika Gardens gated community in Cherng Talay for sale at what it describes as being 35 per cent below replacement costs. Its marketing material described the freehold development concept as being “east meets west”. The entire 37-unit project comprises over 20 Rai and is located five minutes from the Laguna resort complex. Retail prices for the pool villas are quoted as being from between B16 million and B26 million, while smaller one- or two-storey units range from B7 million to B9 million. Colliers says the 21 remaining units for sale are mostly complete and in a good state of repair, although some finishing works is needed at an estimated cost of around B20 million.

Krabi touted as adventure site for MICE THE THAILAND CONVENtion and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) recently combined two familiarization trips, for media and for corporate executives, into a trip to showcase Krabi as an “adventurous destination of the Andaman”. Last weekend the TCEB brought more than 70 people from 16 countries to experience adventure activities available in Krabi. The aim is to push a different kind of MICE travel from what is offered currently in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.

Sujika Gardens: 21 pool villas for sale ‘at 35pc below replacement price’. The website for the development says: “Sujika Gardens’ quality and location has already attracted a cosmopolitan clientele and among the nationalities that have purchased homes are British, American, Canadian, Portuguese, Italian and Danish. Colliers describes the development thus: “This complete community located in the Cherng Thalay - Baan Don area comprises 21 unsold units of modern tropical island resort-designed pool villas plus land of 16 villas

already sold with a large office, function room, store and all infrastructure. “This property offers easy access to Laguna Phuket and many restaurants and residential communities. Each villa includes three to five spacious bedrooms, outdoor patio areas, air-conditioning throughout, European-standard bathrooms, modern kitchens and private car parking. “It is safe from tsunamis with easy access to the sea and islands providing a worldclass sailing, boating, scuba

diving and fishing environment which, together with windsurfing, biking and five first-class golf courses, makes Phuket a sportsman’s paradise.” Phuket property market expert Bill Barnett of C9 Hotelworks told DDProperty. com: “What’s clear is that it is pretty frothy out there. Opportunistic investors need to park money so we’re seeing lots of re-marketing of projects on a third or fourth round”. Propertyguru.co.sg

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BY PA S S B I Z T OW N , currently under construction by Boat Development, is destined to be the New Business Landmark of Phuket. Strategically located on the bypass road, which is one of the busiest roads in Phuket, Bypass Biz Town will provide maximum exposure and convenient access for all businesses operating from the address. The bypass road, officially Chalermphrakieat Ror IX Rd, is regarded by many as the road with the greatest potential for business on the island. Along the road there are already giant hyper markets, tourist attractions and department stores such as Big C, Tesco Lotus, Central Festival, Index Mall, SB, Homeworks, Homepro, Premium Outlet, Siam Niramit and Gems Gallery, all confirming its well deserved reputation as a premier business and residential area. It is the only route connecting the northern and southern parts of Phuket Island. It is also the route to many of Phuket’s major tourist attractions, including Patong, Kata, Karon, Nai Harn, Chalong Bay and Cape Phromthep.

CG concept image of the new Bypass Biz Town. The new Bypass Biz Town will meet both business and residential needs, with both a Commercial Zone and a Residential Zone. Cutting-edge-design commercial units with residential space will sell at prices from B6 million, as will Smart Home-Offices. The Landmark Building will be the first combined retail and commercial office building with units for sale or lease. As for the residential zone, this will be known as Nautica Villa @ Bypass Biz Town, with the focus bring on modern lifestyle, with convenient access to anywhere on Phuket. Prices for units in Nautica Villas will start from around B2 million, with the more spacious X-Villas starting at

B5 million. Just about everyone travels along the bypass road just about every day; it is the island’s main thoroughfare to get to just about anywhere. It is also growing rapidly in terms of shopping services and amenities. Construction of many large projects will start this year, including a huge expansion of Central Festival; Boon Thavorn Store; The Mall Department store; numerous condominiums and, last but by no means least, Bypass Biz Town. Bypass Biz Town is a project of Boat Development, which developed Boat Lagoon marina in Koh Kaew, Samkong Park, Boat Plaza and Grand Boat Plaza close to Phuket City, and Boat Avenue in Cheng Talay.

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Japanese to buy Bank of Ayudhya

So far, protestors battling police in Istanbul’s Taksim Square are bombarding police only with flowers, but scenes like these deter tourists. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is hoping to draw them to Thailand instead. Photo: AFP

SILVER LINING Turkish unrest ‘potential opportunity for Thailand’

he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eying growing unrest in Turkey as a potential opportunity, not to get Turkish tourists, but to snaff le Germans. What began at the end of May as a protest against the cutting down of 600 large trees to make way for property development has since become an escalating series of demonstrations, each larger than the last, against a Turkish Prime Minister seen as having an Islamist and conservative agenda that threatens to roll back almost 100 years of secular politics in Turkey and tilt the country into religious authoritarianism. As the protests have become bigger and more vociferous, the authortities have been resorting more and more frequently to water cannons and tear gas. None of which is a good

recipe for attracting tourists. Thailand should therefore take this chance to attract more German tourists, said Juthaporn Rerngronasa, deputy governor for international marketing in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. She said Dusseldorf and Munich are target markets for increasing the number of first-time visitors to Thailand, and Turkey’s political problems will benefit Thailand’s tourism. Apart from Germans, Turkey is also a popular destination for Russians. Both countries are already key markets for Thailand. Although Europe is still facing economic problems, the number of tourist arrivals from Germany and Russia are promising. During the first five months of this year, arrivals from Germany grew by 11.8 per cent to 352,691, while arrivals from Russia increased by 38.9

per cent to 830, 404. The TAT is optimistic about Germany, as this year’s ADAC Reisemonitor survey found almost half of Germans have already made up their minds to take an extra break in addition to their main annual holiday. ADAC Reisemonitor carried out an annual survey in Germany to discover trends and travel patterns. The TNS Infratest Institute was commissioned by the group to poll some 4,000 members, asking where they travelled, how long they went for, how much they spent and the transport means they used. The survey reported 45.1 per cent of respondents said they planned to go on an extra break of five days or more this year. About half of those aged over 60 plan to go on more holidays compared with 40.9 per cent for those under 29

CP to buy back Makro CP ALL PLC SHAREHOLDers approved the retailer’s proposed B189-billion acquisition of Siam Makro Plc, the country’s biggest ever takeover. About 87 per cent of shareholders who attended a meeting on Tuesday (June 25) voted for the proposal, well above the 75 per cent required, said Supot Shitgasornpongse, the company’s secretary. CP All, controlled by

billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont’s Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, offered B787 a share for Siam Makro, the retailer said on April 24. Mr Dhanin is trying to reassemble his retail empire after earlier selling control of the membership-warehouse chain he founded. He’s offering about 53 times Siam Makro’s 2012 earnings, more than double the average for the 20 retailer takeovers in emerging

Asia announced over the last five years, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Mr Dhanin is buying companies at home and abroad, including a stake in China’s Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. The Siam Makro purchase is the largest on record for Thai companies. As of March 31, CP All had cash and cash equivalents of B35 billion with no debt, according to the company’s financial statements.

and 43.6 per cent for people aged 30-39. Among those planning to take an annual holiday, 13 per cent wanted to go to Spain, 11.9 per cent Italy and 7.9 per cent Austria. For extra breaks, they preferred Austria and Italy (10.3 per cent each) and Spain (7.2 per cent), while 9.1 per cent of respondents preferred longhaul destinations. Among long-haul destinations, 22 per cent wanted to go to the US, 2 per cent chose Egypt and 1.3 per cent intended to go to Asian countries, particularly China or Thailand. Two-thirds of respondents wanted to take a maximum of seven days for other trips and 14 days for their main holiday, whereas other trips took about eight days less. The peak periods for taking second and third trips were April-May and SeptemberOctober. Bangkok Post

JAPAN’S MITSUBISHI UFJ Financial Group plans to buy a 51-per-cent stake in Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya for about 400 billion yen (B127 billion) in a bid to expand its business in Southeast Asia, the business daily Nikkei said Saturday (June 22). By turning Thailand’s fifth-largest commercial bank into a subsidiary, MUFG aims to offer a wide range of financial services to consumers and businesses in Thailand, the Nikkei report said. This will mark the first time that a bank from Japan has taken direct control of a major bank elsewhere in Asia. To date, Japanese banks have focused their operations in Asia largely on lending to Japanese companies and helping them with trade settlement, Nikkei said. MUFG will first buy out GE Capital’s entire 25-percent stake in the Thai bank, a Dow Jones reporet quoted “a person close to the discussions” as saying. It will then launch a tender off for the remaining shares, but seek to keep the other big shareholder, Thailand’s Ratanarak family, which holds 22 per cent, as a partner, the Down Jones report said. The Japanese financial group could forge a formal agreement early next month. Bank of Ayudhya has a market capitalisation of about US$6.1 billion (B240 bil-

lion). Under a typical buyout scenario in which a premium over the stock price is offered, MUFG stands to pay 400 billion yen (B127 billion) or so, making this the largest acquisition on record in Asia by a Japanese bank, the Nikkei report said. Even on an international scale, the deal is among the biggest by a Japanese bank since MUFG announced its investment, worth about 900 billion yen, in Morgan Stanley in 2008, it added. E s t a bl i s h e d by t h e Ratanarak family, which also runs Bangkok Broadcasting & TV (Channel 7), Bank of Ayudhya holds around B1 trillion in assets. The bank handles personal loans and credit cards and is strong in transactions with small and medium-sized businesses. MUFG’s lending balance, already the largest in Thailand for a foreign bank, is expected to shoot up 350 per cent through the Bank of Ayudhya acquisition. Since Thailand bars foreign banks with local branches from providing capital to its banks, MUFG plans to merge its Bangkok branch with Bank of Ayudhya, the report said. The Japanese financial group will strengthen Asian operations by applying knowhow cultivated from turning US lender Union Bank into a wholly owned subsidiary back in 2008, the report said. AFP

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The curious collector

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World War Z reviewed

NEW WORLD Exploring Thailand’s ‘undiscovered’ northeast > page 10

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Talent on display at art show Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

We like art and want to provide opportunities for kids. We are a community of art, no matter how old you are or where you’re from

Clockwise from top: Romadon congratulates a winner; local artist with his work; Mr Seaksan speaks to a youngster; school student captures ‘Old Town’.

he six winners from last weekend’s Phuket heats for the Andaman Painting Contest may have displayed artistic insight and creative technical skill, but unless B40,000 can be raised in just over a week, they will not be able to compete in the finals – due to be held in Krabi on July 7. More than 200 Phuket artists, who were separated into six categories according to age and experience, turned up to try their luck at Lan Nawamin, on Phuket Road in Phuket Town on June 22. Many walked away with cash prizes, certificates and artistic recognition, but, despite potentially being able to compete with, and hopefulyl beat their Andaman counterparts for a cash prize of up to B5,000, unless sufficient transport and accommodation costs can be raised, the artists’ journey may end prematurely. The organiser of the event, Bangkokbased artist Seaksan Kongsawad said, “This is the first year doing something like this. We have a budget, but it’s just not enough. “We’ve asked Phuket City Municipality and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, but

they said they can’t help. They just take and don’t give.” The event was organised by the Office of Krabi Culture, in association with the five provinces of the Andaman – Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Phuket and Trang. Mr Seaksan said he was incredibly pleased with the level of art on display at the day and explained the reason for putting on the show, “We like art and want to provide opportunities for kids. We are a community of art, no matter how old you are or

where you’re from. “We also wanted to highlight the new Arts Centre that has just opened in Krabi.” Local celebrity artist and Thailand’s Got Talent contestant, Romadon, was a judge at the all-day arts competition, while Phuketbased sculptor Kriangkiat Thephabutra won the adult section. The grand final will take place in Krabi on July 7 – with or without Phuket. Anyone wishing to help can call Seaksan on 081 849 2757.

Berlin Wall art fetches 730,000 euros at auction

single anonymous buyer snapped up 48 sections of the Berlin Wall bearing works by international artists for 730,000 euros (B29 million) at auction in Paris earlier this month. The fragments weighing several dozen kilos each are critiques of the divided Germany or celebrate the tearing down of the wall starting in 1989. One work by French conceptual artist Daniel Buren, Etching and Oil on Concrete, was valued at between 60,000 (B2.5 million) and 90,000 euros (B3.6 million).

Another by Erik Bulatov of Russia was valued at 120,000 euros (B4.9 million). Other artists represented in the collection included Luciano Castelli of Switzerland, Frenchman Gerard Fromanger, French-born American Arman (who died in 2005), Eduardo Chillida of Spain (who died in 2002) and Serbian Vladimir Velickovic. The concrete wall separating the Soviet occupation zone of Berlin from that of the Allies was built in August 1961. The two Germanys were reunified in 1990. AFP

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It’s got to be number one A Bangkok-based collector reveals his amazing hobby Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Issues from every country and any language are needed for my collection. My latest international magazine was Playboy Israel, in Hebrew, issued March 2013

Suphachai Rajaphitr with his latest international magazine, Playboy Israel in Hebrew.

angkok-based collector Suphachai Rajaphitr has almost 7,000 “first issues” of magazines and newspapers around the world, and now has two Phuket publications to add to his collection. Mr Suphachai, 75, contacted The Phuket News to request the first ever issues of The Phuket News and Russian-language sister newspaper Novosti Phuketa, and in doing so revealed he already owned an impressive 6,995 copies from around the world. He first began collecting in 1989, after seeing the 108-page, 40th anniversary edition of Thai Rath. “I was interested in what their first issue was like, but because it was 40 years back it was very difficult to locate. I decided that to solve this problem, I would start collecting the first issues of publications, that way in the future I have the first issue to look at, and show people who are interested. “I believe that the first issue is supposed to be the best issue from the editorial team. They have to discuss and brain storm every detail of production from the first to the last page. They have to prepare the best for their readers if they want to stay in the market for a long time. “Looking back at the first issues can be very interesting – it can bring back good memories of the past, and you can see the development of technology over the years.”

The oldest magazine in Mr Suphachai’s collection is สมุทสาร or Samudha Sarn. It was published in January 1914, during the reign of King Rama VI. He keeps his prized collection in a bookshelf in his Bangkok home, arranged by year of production. He also has an Excel filing system to keep track of the thousands of copies he owns. “My collection is based around the first issue of publications – newspapers, magazines, newsletters, periodical and even advertising supplements. “Issues from every country and any language are needed for my collection. My latest international magazine was Playboy Israel, in Hebrew, issued March 2013,” Mr Suphachai said.

Over the years he has had many positive reactions from friends and strangers alike, and has been the subject of many interviews – the latest being this one – for his fascinating hobby. Surprisingly, Mr Suphachai has never had his collection valued, and says when he dies he would like to pass his collection to the Thailand National Library for their archive, if they’re interested. But for now, Mr Suphachai is happy to keep his “first issues” for his own enjoyment, and welcomes anyone who comes to Bangkok to come and visit his home to check out his amazing collection. The Phuket News and Novosti Phuketa are proud to be a part of it.

4 EDUCATION IN BRIEF Australia ranks highest for Chinese

A recent survey by HSBC of 1,000 mainland Chinese ranked Australia as Asia’s top education destination, and fourth worldwide. It was pipped to the top three spots by the US, the United Kingdom and Canada, while Singapore was its closest rival in Asia. It has been suggested that Australia was also a favoured destination as Chinese students tended to stay on after their studies to work in various companies that have strong Chinese ties.

Mississippi blames mums for education failure

Mississippi Governor Ph i l Br ya nt bla med working mothers for their role in falling education levels on June 18. Gov Bryant said that problems with education began when “Mom got in the work place.” Critics have pointed the governor to recent reports that Finland – who shares a similar percentage (70 per cent) of working mothers – is the highest-rated country for education.

American IT to Europe’s rescue

Many of America’s top technology f irms, including Google, HewlettPackard and Microsoft have promised to help cash-strapped European governments improve IT education and provide jobs in the sector. The statement came at an EU digital affairs conference in Dublin on June 20. Google has also recently pledged to help 20,000 entrepreneurs across Europe this year through partnerships with start-up hubs in Berlin, London, Paris and Warsaw.

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Tablets in Thai classes: brave new digital world

n a rural classroom in the Thai highlands, hill tribe children energetically slide their fingertips over tablet computer screens practicing everything from English to mathematics and music. The disadvantaged students are part of an ambitious scheme by the kingdom to distribute millions of the handheld devices in its schools in a move supporters hope will boost national education standards. For opponents of the plan, however, it is an expensive gimmick designed to boost the popularity of the ruling party among parents – and the next generation of voters. At Ban San Kong school in Mae Chan in the northern province of Chiang Rai, 90 children received a tablet computer last year as part of the “One Tablet Per Child” policy that was part of the government’s election campaign in 2011. Previously the school had only a few desktop computers with limited Internet access. Now, with headphones over their ears for one hour a day during class, the students use the devices for activities including singing English songs, watching cartoons about the life of Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol and playing math games. With the school year just beginning, and the new tablet content yet to arrive, they are left to revise their lessons of the previous year as their teacher Siriporn Wichaipanid sits and watches. She has received no specific training for using the tablets and seems at a bit of a loss. “I have some knowledge. At home, I use an iPad,” she said. But “if I don’t understand, I don’t know how to teach the children”. For the students – mostly from ethnic minority Akha hill tribe communities for whom Thai is not their mother tongue – using the tablets has been a positive experience, according to the school. “The students cannot speak Thai very well but they can hear sounds more clearly

Children in northern Thailand learn on their brand new tablet computers. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault from the tablets and repeat them,” said their teacher from the previous year, Wannawadee Somdang. “Some of them dare not ask questions. It’s easier when they listen to the tablets.” For now only two of the 90 students are allowed to take the computers with them after class to use in their homes, which often lack electricity. “They don’t have Wi-Fi and it’s not convenient for them to charge the batteries. And most importantly their parents have no knowledge about the tablets,” said school principal Uthai Moonmueangkham. But using devices that would normally be out of reach for the kingdom’s poorest children is progress, even if it is only just one hour a day, he said. “They have the same opportunities as those in the city,” Uthai said. Reducing the “education gap” between the urban rich and rural poor is one aim of the project, said Surapol Navamavadhand, an advisor to the minister of information and communication technology.

By the end of 2014, the government plans to distribute handheld computers to 13 million school children at a cost of about US$100 (B3,100) each, and then replace them every two years. About 850,000 Chinese-made devices have already been given out, and the government says it will soon launch a tender offer for another batch of about 1.7 million tablets, in what it has described as the world’s largest handout of the devices for education. Experts warn that the computers offer no guarantee of an increase in education standards. The tablets are “just another tool” like a pencil, according to Jonghwi Park, an education technology specialist at UNESCO in Bangkok. “It’s not about what to use, it’s about how to use it,” she said, urging governments considering introducing new technology for learning to think hard about whether it will really help them achieve their goals. Critics of the Thai education system say much more radical changes are needed. AFP

PIADS recycles for the community

Headstart performs End of Year production

HeadStart International School will be putting on their End of Year Show on June 29 at Simon Star in Phuket Town. Starting at 10am, Preschool to Year 2 will be putting on their End of Year play. From 1.30pm to 3pm, Year 3-6 will be putting on their performance.

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Bags for sale made from fabric softener refill bags.

nherent in the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate programmes is the focus on developing responsible citizenship and creating a sustainable future. At Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) this development is encouraged by involving the students and parents in various community support projects. Over the past term, initiatives have included collection of recyclable materials, repainting the Baan Pa Klong Cheep School in the Thalang District and most recently, in May, taking part in sponsored reading to raise funds for charity. Kim Minaar, marketing manager at PIADS, said, “On May 27, a group of PIADS students and teachers visited the the Bahn Loong Pitak Orphanage to deliver the supplies that were bought with the money raised from their efforts. It was a great opportunity for the students to see what a difference they can make to the lives of these children.” PIADS’ ongoing rubbish-recycling project also assists the community as the money re-

ceived from the sales of the recyclable rubbish is deposited into PIADS’ Community Account, which is used for donations of food and supplies to orphanages. Plastic refill sachets from fabric detergents and softeners are collected at PIADS for the Baan San Fan Orphanage. The children and volunteers at the orphanage use these refill bags to make bags for sale. The money collected from their projects supports their orphanage. Another very important recycling project at PIADS is the used batteries collection. The PIADS’ community collects used batteries, which are exchanged at the pharmacy for baby bottles, baby powdered milk and baby cereal that is donated to the orphanages. This project not only supports the orphanages but also the environment, as the toxic battery acid that would normally cause toxicity complications at rubbish dumps, is disposed of safely and the metal is recycled. For more information about PIADS, visit www.thanyapura.com/piads/home

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How teens can stay fit FIGHT FAT WITH PAT Patrick du Preez editor3@classactmedia.co.th

At a young age children love to play, run around and participate in sport. As they mature and become adolescents their interests in physical activity wanes. They become less active, often eat junk food and will naturally gain weight

Patrick du Preez is the MD of Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel, Phuket Town. clubasiaphuket.com The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

t’s interesting to note how childhood obesity in children, ages 6 to 11, has doubled in the past 30 years and tripled in adolescents, ages 12 to 17, in the US. Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnoea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatisation and poor selfesteem. They are also likely to be obese as adults and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. As children get older they become far more conscious of their body weight. Girls want to be slimmer and the guys want to be more muscular. Children at junior school are generally far more active than adolescents. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the parents and schools to educate the children to ensure that they lead a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy and doing some form of physical activity. International schools often have great physical education programmes and health forms an important part of the educational curriculum. At a young age children love to play, run around and participate in sport. As they mature and become adolescents their interests in physical activity wanes. They become less active, often eat junk food and will naturally gain weight. We are all well aware that the age of modern technology – computers, mobile phones and gaming devices – has had a huge impact on the lifestyle of students and adults alike. The hot, humid conditions of Thailand does not help as it often keeps students indoors. So what can students do to get more fit? Any type of regular, physical activity can improve a student’s fitness and health. The most important thing is that your child keeps moving. Exercise should be a regular part of your child’s day, like brushing their teeth, eating and sleeping. It can be in gym, joining a sports team or working out on their own. Keep the following tips in mind: Stay positive. A good mental attitude is important. Find an activity for your child that you think is fun. Your child is more likely to keep with it if they choose something they like. Take it one step at a time. Small changes can add up to better fitness. For example, let your child walk or ride their bike to school or to a friend’s house instead of getting a car ride. Get your heart pumping. Whatever they choose, make sure it includes aerobic activity that makes them breathe harder and increases their heart rate. This is the best type of exercise because it increases their fitness level and makes their hearts and lungs work better. It also burns off body fat. Don't forget to warm up with some easy exercises

READY, EDDY, GO! Celebrity chef Eduardo Vargas (right) is at Thanyapura for a one month weight-loss programme with trainer Eddie Thompson. He will also have a weight loss menu prepared by Chef Moo, focus sessions with Mind Trainer Andrea Capellari and consultations with Thanyapura Integrative Health Centre’s Anti-Aging doctor. Eduardo has successfully opened over 15 restaurant concepts in Shanghai and is listed on the “Shanghai’s Hot List: 20 People to Watch” by global website CNN Travel.

or mild stretching before they do physical activity. This warms their muscles up and may help protect them against injury. Stretching makes your child’s muscles and joints more flexible too. It is also important to stretch out after they exercise to cool down their muscles. Here are some simple tips to maintaining a healthy lifestyle Watch less TV or spend less time playing computer or video games. Eat three healthy meals a day. Make sure they drink plenty of fluids before, during and after any exercise. Stop drinking or drink fewer regular soft drinks. Eat less junk food and fast food. Get eight to nine hours of sleep every night. There are a number of activities that students could participate in during their summer break. The important thing is to keep moving and stay active.

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Thailand may make own e-cigs

he Thailand Tobacco Monopoly says it may develop its own e-cigarettes or import them if the government legalises the increasingly popular tobacco-free product. Managing director Torsak Chotimongkol said that as a government agency it could not proceed until e-cigarettes are legalised. “We want to develop the product to meet health standards, be of a high quality and be affordable. In the first phase, we may invest to produce our own product and have a limited initial release. If we get a good response, we may consider producing more,” Mr Torsak said. E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, deliver nicotine in a vapour with flavours such as apple and strawberry. But countries around the world are struggling to regulate e-cigarettes, with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) saying it will eventually be controlled in a way similar to tobacco products. Bangkok Post

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Crotons: a welcome obsession GREEN THUMB Kevin Shupe editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Over the past few years, my love for go-son has often bordered on obsession. Having the personal belief that no fixation is good, I found some solace in the fact that I’m not alone my search for the perfect croton

Phuket resident Kevin Shupe is a keen composter, gardener and environmentalist. You c an c on t ac t him at kevinshupe@gmail.com

never knew how beautiful crotons (codiaeum variegatum) were until I moved to Phuket. Known locally as go-son, every local plant nursery carries a few varieties. The selection changes each season and sometimes by the shipment, but the full spectrum of hybrids is virtually limitless. Over the past few years, my love for go-son has often bordered on obsession. Having the personal belief that no fixation is good, I found some solace in the fact that I’m not alone my search for the perfect croton. Thai hybridisers have shown me that cultivating crotons to an art form can validate my personal fascination with the plant. Native to India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia, crotons were off the indigenous plant list for Thailand, until in 1880, Lord Paskornwongs brought the decorative plant to the kingdom from India. Thailand’s first go-son, Khaek Dam (black Indian) was received well among high-ranking courtiers and the rest is history. Crotons now permeate every corner of the country and of course our island home. My interest in go-son began some time back when I told our landlord how much I admired her two-metre tall croton. She said, “If you like it, during the rainy season, take a cutting and shove it in the ground. It’s very easy to grow.” So I did, and sure enough it did grow into a new plant. She also gave me a few varieties to which I soon discovered the beauty of contrast. The first croton had a long, thin, green leaf covered in dense yellow speckles. This variety grows wide and bushy. The other had a broader, dark purple leaf, highlighted with a gradation of light green to pink. This one grows long and thin. Placing the two together with the wider in the back was such a success that I wanted to try it again with other varieties. Since then, I have collected just over 20 varieties and I’m always looking for more.

Just some of the splendid croton varieties to be found in Kevin Shupe’s garden. What I love about gardeners is how willing they are to share. Two of my treasured crotons have been acquired by asking other enthusiasts for a cutting. If my Thai was better, I’m sure I would go door to door with garden scissors in hand. Given my linguistic limitations, I usually stick to buying new varieties and growing what few seeds I can harvest from the more established go-son around the house. Cuttings ensure the new plant is identical to the parent plant, but seeds is where the fun comes in as you won’t know what you have until the seedling matures. Crotons for the most part are very hearty and easy to grow, but this doesn’t mean you will have a 100 per cent success rate. I’ve bought identical plants from the same nursery and planted them side by side only to have one thrive and the other die. I’ve suffered through a few times of buying the more high-end varieties only to watch them die within a few weeks of bringing them home. There has also been the occasional odd plant that just decides to shed its leaves and give up on life.

Crotons do well outside in the full sun and can grow up to three metres. Younger plants should be given some relief as too much direct sun can scorch the leaves. Crotons also love plenty of water but make sure the soil is well drained. Standing water can cause root rot and when that happens I’ve found little can save the plant; best to take a cutting and hope it takes root. Pests can also be a problem. Mealy bugs sometimes go after the cuttings. I’ve found diluted liquid dishwashing soap in a water spray bottle will chase them away. The other pest is a bit more stubborn and I can’t for the life of me get any information on it. The insect or fungus is flat, about a millimetre in length and half a millimetre wide. It sticks to the bottom of the leaves but sometimes infests both sides. Soaking the leaves in soapy water while carefully scrubbing the leaves can dislodge the intruder but not always. When this type of cleaning doesn’t work, I have found pruning the infected branches a dramatic but effective remedy.

Philippines destroys B311 million worth of tusks

he Philippine Government crushed over five tons of confiscated ivory tusks from approximately 850 elephants worth an estimated 420 million pesos (B311 million) to show its support against illegal ivory trade on June 21. This is the first known mass destruction of elephant ivory outside of Africa, where the vast majority of the trafficked tusks originate. The ivory stockpiles had been previously confiscated by Philippine authorities in numerous operations and were stored in the Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesProtected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (DENR-PAWB), the agency that led the destruction, in Quezon City. DENR Secretary Ramon Paje said, “The Philippines supports the global campaign to eradicate illegal

ivory trade. This has been fuelling the slaughter of protected elephants in Africa, increasing the risk of funding oppressive militia gangs, and feeding criminal rings in Asia of their illicit trade.” Although international trade in elephant tusks has been banned since 1989, the illegal trade of elephant ivory persists in China and Japan. The extremely high value of ivory is a motivating factor for crime syndicates and terrorist groups to engage in the illegal trade. According to various reports, ivory can cost over 80,000 pesos (B62,000) per kilogram on the black market or more than 2 million pesos (B1.6 million) for an entire tusk. In the last four years, there has been a 1,500 per cent increase in price of ivory.

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THE BIG LIST LOST CITIES

For centuries, legends of lost cities have drawn adventurers and explorers in search of ancient knowledge – and just as often, ancient treasure. Here, a few exciting tales of lost or hidden realms Atlantis: The most famous lost city isn’t lost at all, because it never existed. Scholars are certain that Plato’s account of a 10th Century BC naval power that sank beneath the waves was simply made up as a setting for his musings about a perfect society – although it’s likely that Plato drew on accounts of real cities destroyed by natural disasters, which happened fairly often in the Bronze Age. Almost no-one took the Atlantis myth seriously until it became a staple of modern popular culture, more than 2,000 years after Plato wrote his fiction. Heracleion: Several hundred years after Plato, a real royal city sank beneath the waves in Egypt. Heracleion was mentioned by the historian Herodotus in the 5th Century BC, and it was rebuilt in the 1st Century BC by Marc Antony, to say sorry to Cleopatra for burning the Library of Alexandria. But about 1,500 years ago Heracleion sank after an earthquake or volcanic eruption. It is now located at the bottom of Egypt’s Abu Qir Bay, where it was rediscovered in 2000 by the French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio. Machu Picchu: Although now one of the most most popular tourist attractions in South America, the “Lost City of the Incas” was mostly forgotten for centuries. Built in around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu was abandoned just over 100 years later – it’s thought its inhabitants may have been wiped out by the smallpox virus carried by the Spanish Conquistadors. For generations Machu Picchu was known only to people living in the nearby mountains, until 1911 when a guide led the American explorer Hiram Bingham to the site. (Photo: Martin St-Amant) Shangri-La: Although ShangriLa sounds ancient and Asian, the name was introduced by British writer James Hilton in the 1930s, in his novel Lost Horizons. Hilton’s mystical mountain valley, where the peaceful inhabitants could live for centuries, was based on National Geographic story about Tibet that related the legend of Shambhala, the mythical city kingdom depicted in Buddhist mandalas. Several mountain villages in Asia now claim to have inspired Shambala and Hilton’s story of Shangri-La.

Lost 9th Century city found in Cambodia

lost city that thrived on a mist-shrouded Cambodian mountain 1,200 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists using revolutionary airborne laser technology. In what it called a world exclusive, the Sydney Morning Herald said the city, Mahendraparvata, included temples hidden by jungle for centuries, many of which have not been looted. A journalist and photographer from the newspaper accompanied the “Indiana Jones-style” expedition, led by a French-born archaeologist, through landmine-strewn jungle in the Siem Reap region where Angkor Wat, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world, is located. The expedition used an instrument called Lidar – light detection and ranging data – which was strapped to a helicopter that crisscrossed a mountain north of Angkor Wat for seven days, providing data that matched years of ground research by archaeologists. It effectively peeled away the jungle canopy using billions of laser pulses, allowing archaeologists

Khmer buildings at Ta Phrom, near the site of the rediscovered city. Photo: Johannes Janning to see structures that were in perfect squares, completing a map of the city which years of painstaking ground research had been unable to achieve, the report said. It helped reveal the city that reportedly founded the Angkor Empire in 802 AD, uncovering more than two dozen previously unrecorded temples and evidence of ancient canals, dykes and roads using satellite navigation coordinates gathered from the instrument’s data. Jean-Baptiste Chevance, director of the Archaeology and Devel-

opment Foundation in London who led the expedition, told the newspaper it was known from ancient scriptures that a great warrior, Jayavarman II, had a mountain capital, “but we didn’t know how all the dots fitted, exactly how it all came together”. “We now know from the new data the city was for sure connected by roads, canals and dykes,” he said. The discovery is set to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States. AFP

Wolf chases Canadian biker

Canadian man taking his new motorcycle for a ride through the mountains found himself pursued down the highway by a massive grey wolf. Banff mechanic Tim Bartlett first saw the wolf emerge from the trees as he drove along a stretch of British Columbia’s Highway 93. The beast lunged at his motorbike, and then chased him at full speed as he pulled away. The story might have become no more than a local legend, had not Mr Bartlett whipped out a camera and taken pictures of the intrepid animal chasing down its intended prey through the highway traffic.

Mr Bartlett told the National Post newspaper that the wolf was larger than any dog he’d ever seen, and hit a top speed of between 30 and 40 kilometres an hour as it chased him along the road. He says it closed to within a

couple of metres of his motorcycle before he was able to drive away. “It would have been a real bad time to run out of gas,” he said. “Even over the motor, I could hear it. I could hear its feet on the road.” Mr Bartlett said the impromptu wildlife encounter was “”more exciting than scary” “In my gut, I didn’t feel threatened at all. I would have felt threatened if I was walking or on a bicycle, but I knew I could outrun it.” “I don’t think it was after me, it was probably after the bike. That’s just the way I felt; I could have been wrong, I’m no wolf expert.”

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A great catch in Thalang JAMIE’S PHUKET

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Another local specialty, actually quite common throughout the south of Thailand, is hor mok – a fish curry cooked in a banana leaf

Top right, yam gung siap, a salad made with smoked dried shrimps, mango and cashew nuts, tomato, onion and chilli.

ne of the first restaurants I wrote about when I started my blog was Bang Pae Seafood. We are always hunting for good local food in interesting locations. We live near Phuket Town and I prefer real local food rather than made-for-tourist restaurants with prices to match. Bang Pae Seafood has remained a favourite of mine, and a couple of weeks ago I realised that we’d not been for ages. The restaurant is on the north-east coast of Phuket. Head up the main road to the airport and turn right at the Heroines Monument, and follow the road. After about 8km on this road there’s a left turn to the Bang Pae Waterfall and Gibbon Rehabilitation Center. And less than 1km after this, a right turn to Bang Pae Seafood. If memory serves, the sign is only in Thai (so it says บางแปซ ฟี ู ้ด). The restaurant is about 1.5km down this road, passing shrimp farms on the way. When the road ends, that’s the restaurant. It’s pretty popular with locals. When we arrived quite a few cars were parked. There are a dozen or so tables, and the location is right by the sea, though the water here is very shallow. We arrived at low tide with the sand stretching out a few hundred metres. Mangroves and other “sea trees” grow here. It’s very quiet. I do like a peaceful place to eat with a nice view. I decided to blog about Bang Pae Sea-

food again since the restaurant is still a favourite and really has not changed in five years, plus I have a better camera now, and wanted to take more photos. I have my favourite dishes. A real Phuket specialty is yam gung siap, a kind of salad made with smoked dried shrimps plus mango and cashew nuts, tomato, onion and some chilli of course! You can’t find this in normal tourist restaurants, it’s a real local dish. And another local specialty, actually quite common throughout the south of Thailand, is hor mok – a fish curry cooked in a banana leaf. We normally order a few of these as side dishes – and it normally only costs about B15 or B20 each.

Tasty stuff, well worth a try, but again not the kind of thing that is sold in tourist restaurants. Of course, my wife swears the hor mok in her home town of Chumphon is the best! Bang Pae Seafood is certainly popular with locals – a good indicator of good food at a good price. Our total bill for a family of four on that day was about B500. We did not have lobster or crab or whole fish dishes – that would cost more, but anyway, it’s good value. Read the full version at Jamie’s Phuket Blog, jamie-monk.blogspot.com. Jamie works at liveaboard dive specialists Sunrise Divers in Karon, 084 626 4646, sunrisedivers.com

GOOD TASTE Suwit “Wit” Torlek, the restaurant supervisor at Paresa resort, recently made the top 14 in the country at the Diageo Reserve World Class National Cocktail competition held at Hotel Muse in Bangkok on June 6. In the photo with Mr Suwit is Chanaporn Saelao, from Diageo Reserve.

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ITALIAN

SEAFOOD

Acqua

Trisara Seafood

Bodega & Grill is situated on a picturesque patio by the lagoon. The restaurant serves premium char-grilled steaks and seafood from a wood-fired oven, as well as authentic homemade pastas, risottos and paellas. Bodega’s generous steaks are available in portions of up to 1.2 kilogram. Angsana Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay; 076 324 101

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more. 185/5 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Rd., T. Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. 076 272151-2, 082 153 3163

Connoisseurs of fine cuisine can revel in Acqua’s experiential concept. The Acqua restaurant experience promises to deliver only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from only the best producers both local and international. Taste explosions from the portfolio of Chef Alessandro Frau, of both traditional & contemporary are offered. Kalim Bay-Patong, 076 618 127

The first truly world-class destination seafood dining experience on Phuket. A private entrance leads guests either to an outdoor, beachfront deck or to the cool, relaxed interior. The menu is a balance between local and imported seafood prepared and served in a Mediterranean way. Lunch 12.30pm-3pm, Dinner 7pm-10.30pm (Closed Sundays). Trisara, 076 310 100

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

KEE Kitchen

Art Caffè

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Enjoy fine dining with panoramic sea views in sensually indulgent setting. Delicious Thai and European creations are served on the open-air terrace. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi Beach. Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

KEE Kitchen is situated in a very convenient location, just a short walk to Patong beach and connected to Bangla Road with many parking spaces. With excellent service, the restaurant serves mouth-watering international dishes throughout the day. Don’t miss KEE Steak Night every Tuesday and Friday from 6pm onwards. The KEE Resort & Spa, Phuket, 076 335 888

The idea of Art Caffè comes from the need to have a place to stop and enjoy something different. Meet friends, exchange ideas, propose initiatives, organizing events or reflect only reading, watching and perhaps enjoying a good cup of coffee. The exhibition space is an affront to the repetitiveness of the artistic culture of the island. Naiharn-Saiyuan Road, 076 388 546

The beachfront restaurant offers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach. Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

FRENCH

Weaves Restaurant

DaVinci

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood

Great food and people you know! Authentic Italian cuisine in Nai Harn area. Three different dining areas, cocktail lounge, children’s play area, Delicatessen, live music....DaVinci is not just a meal, it is an experience of taste, atmosphere and more. Restaurant open daily 5pm-11.30pm; Deli open 11am-6pm; Sunday close; Naiharn 076 289 574. davinciphuket.com

Start your evening with delicious food and fine wine. Pick the perfect spot to take in stunning views of Patong bay, as the evening breeze surrounds you. Relax and enjoy live music to make your evening into that truly wonderful and unforgettable dining experience. Open daily 11am-Midnight. Patong; baankalim.com; baankalimrestaurant@hotmail.com, 076 618 125

Diavolo

THAI

Ceramic Kitchen

Bodega & Grill

Breeze Restaurant

Phuket’s most exciting new restaurant is situated on the waterfront at Cape Yamu. Chef Cheryl Johnson is providing diners with her innovative modern French interpretations of local ingredients. Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, and from Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Our menus change frequently. Cape Yamu, Paklok, 081 271 2320

Watch the evening sunlit ocean in the lavish and contemporary ambient atmosphere that is the Weaves restaurant. With its intimate low lit private dining, Weaves serves a variety of delectable Asian and International fusion cuisine, rich enticing desserts and tropical blended refreshments. Manathai Resort Phuket, Surin Beach, 076 270 900

The Bistro Restaurant

Tre by DoublePool Villas

An array of culinary experiences is offered to tempt and intrigue in Tre - the exclusive contemporary French Vietnamese restaurant set among the superb surroundings of the DoublePool Villas. Tre’s signatures dishes include scallops and green apples and tartar with pan-fried foie gras. Banyan Tree Phuket, Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

INTERNATIONAL

Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia. The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

A menu of modern Mediterranean influences created by Chef Ryan to tantalize the senses in a modern ambience. Offering everything from fresh seafood pastas to simple good pizzas. An impressive selection of well priced beverages and stunning sea views complete the experience. Open daily for lunch or dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala Beach; 076 302 000

INDIAN

JAPANESE

Navrang Mahal

Tamarind Restaurant

A rustic, homely atmosphere serving North and South Indian dishes, freshly prepared by hereditary chefs and served in brass Katoris in the Royal Mughal style of bygone Emperors of India. Many mouth-watering dishes prepared exactly to your liking. Open from 12.30pm - 3pm and 6.30pm 11pm daily. Karon Sea Sand Resorts & Spa, Karon Beach. Also in Patong Soi Bangla. 076 286 464

To complement an already distinctive cuisine, Tamarind is bringing to the island high quality authentic Japanese cuisine, courtesy of Master Chef Shiraishi. Gracing our Japanese menu will be fresh sushi, sashimi, healthy salads, yakitori and tempura and much more. Tamarind is your ultimate destination to savour the best Japanese cuisine in Phuket. Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

A half-century old Sino-Portuguese style house at The Vijitt Resort Phuket offers a unique authentic experience of Thai cuisine with a focus on regional specialties. Thai Select Premium Award certifies the quality and standard of product and service here. The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Rawai; fb@vijittresort.com, 076 363 600

Talung Thai

Irish Times

The only Irish owned and managed Irish Pub in Phuket. A real Irish Pub at the heart of Phuket’s world famous nightlife. In this traditionally styled Irish pub you will find a very warm welcome from the Management and their fantastic staff. All your favourite Irish food and beverages. Jungceylon, Patong Beach; irishtimespub-phuket.com

The restaurant has a stunning sunset location, offering views of the Andaman Sea. The menu of southern Thai specialties and true local dishes, are not seen on many other restaurant menus in Phuket. Chill with a cocktail from our award wining mixologist at sunset and then relax with authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala; 076 302 000

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The great northeast Perched on a clifftop that affords heart-stopping vistas of the verdant countryside, this temple devoted to Shiva, where a stone phallic symbol remains a sexual object of veneration, is both massive and remarkably intact

ess than 10 per cent of the arrivals who descend in droves on Thailand make it to the Northeast. That’s a shame. The kingdom’s largest region has much to recommend it: temples of Khmer vintage and antiquity; Mekong-straddling towns and maritime odysseys; spicy dishes to tantalise the taste buds; and incredibly friendly locals. But there are a few drawbacks too. The bigger urban centres are a bit drab and host little nightlife, English is not that widely spoken, and some of the rural roads are in a state of disrepair. But do not let these speed bumps get in the way of exploring the country’s most unexplored region. You’ll need about a week to do the following itinerary, though it’s been designed so you can start in any place, or if you’re coming from Laos or northern Thailand do it in reverse.

Nakhon Ratchasima Sometimes referred to as Khorat, this city on the Khorat Plateau is about three hours northeast of the capital. It’s a sprawling city of a quarter million inhabitants well served by buses and trains from Bangkok. For an overnighter, book a room at the Hermitage Resort, a mid-range hotel with a good spa and Chinese restaurant. The hotel’s karaoke bar will give you an earful of the northeast’s biggest night out. The city is a jumping off point for Khao Yai National Park and the dude ranch of Pensuk Great Western, which ropes in city slickers with cowboys, horses and Wild East trappings. Renowned for producing popular dairy products, the Chokchai Farm milks the cash cow of agro-tourism on weekends and official holidays. That’s when visitors come to learn all about life on a dairy farm.

Clockwise from top: an elephant line-up in Surin; Wat Phra That Phanom; Phimai Historical Park, a former outpost of the Khmer empire; Phi Ta Khon, or ‘Ghosts with Human Eyes’ Festival.

The steakhouse, which has several branches in Bangkok, is excellent too.

Phimai Historical Park Situated some 60 kilometres from the capital of Nakhon Ratchasima, in the town of Phimai, is this former outpost for the empire builders of Angkor. In fact, some of these well-preserved structures in the historical park are thought to be older than parts of Angkor Wat. Dating from the tumultuous turn of the 11th century, the centerpiece, Prasat Hin Phimai, is the most colossal sandstone sanctuary in Thailand. It is also the park’s focal point.

Land of the Dinosaurs For those fascinated by reptiles and dinosaurs – and what boy isn’t? – taking a detour due north to the provincial capital of Khon Kaen is the real reptilian deal. Ironically, the business and higher learning capital of the Northeast is situated in the midst of the region’s biggest dinosaur graveyard. A few skeletal specimens from here, first discovered in Thailand back in 1976, are on display in the Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum. The museum is on the grounds of Phu Wiang National Park. The park’s excavation pits show where some of these primeval monsters (several discovered only in Thailand) were unearthed. For a full day out, combine the park and museum with a visit to Ban Kok Sa-Nga (“Cobra Village”), where locals raise and put on snake shows beside the temple, and Ban Kok Tortoise Town, where hundreds of sacred tortoises trudge through the streets, backyards and even the homes of the inhabitants, as they are treated like sacred cows in India. Both hamlets are about 50 kilometres outside of the capital and are well sign posted.

Buri Ram Buri Ram means “Pleasant Town”. Not

a place that strains for superlatives, this humble and unpretentious hamlet is the jumping-off point for the phenomenal Wat Khao Phnom Ruang. Perched on a clifftop that affords heart-stopping vistas of the verdant countryside, this temple devoted to Shiva, where a stone phallic symbol remains a sexual object of veneration, is both massive and remarkably intact. After a morning spent touring the temple, it’s off for some wild times in the country’s capital of elephants.

Surin Just down the road from Buri Ram, also on the main railway line, is this crossroads where Lao, Khmer, Thai and Kui cultures converge; the provincial seal is the Hindu god Indra riding a sacred elephant before a Khmer-style shrine. That sets the stage for Surin’s main act – a village where elephants are treated like members of the family. At Baan Ta Klang, many visitors do a homestay, learning to eat, sleep and live like locals.

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you’ll find a photogenic selection of old wooden homes, shops and inexpensive guesthouses, and life set to a sleepwalker’s pace. The Chiang Khan Guesthouse is an old teak house enhanced with lovely river views to gorge your eyes on those cotton candy pink and fireball orange sunrises and sunsets. Run by a Dutchman and his Thai wife, who are treasure chests of information, they will arrange everything from rafting trips and cooking classes to performances of local music and side trips to the famous Chateau de Loei winery. In the guesthouse’s superb restaurant, make sure you fill up on those staples of Lao and Isaan food: papaya salad, barbecued chicken, sticky rice and spicy catfish.

At the Elephant Study Center, there are circus-like daily shows and elephant rides. For voluntourists, the new Surin Project is a spin-off of the Elephant Nature Foundation run by the famous conservationist Sangduen “Lek” Chailert. The project requires paid volunteers to help with their new facilities for abused and abandoned tuskers, participating in basic elephant care.

Mekong Odysseys As Southeast Asia’s biggest bloodline of commerce and culture, the Mekong River feeds and waters hundreds of coastal communities. To tap this rich vein of history and sights for citysore eyes, make your way up the porous border with Laos through Ubon Ratchathani and Yasothon, where visitors have a blast at the annual Rocket Festival, to the eponymous capital of Nakhon Phanom province. It’s a sleepy city with a violent past thanks to its proximity to Laos during the Vietnam War. Between the capital and the airbase is Ban Nachok, the village in which Ho Chi Minh took refuge for three years. The Vietnamese leader’s former residence doubles as a museum celebrating his revolutionary life. The province’s other main attraction is Wat Phra That Phanom, the region’s oldest and grandest temple, located some 50 kilometres south of here in the town of That Phanom. Use the Nakhon Phanom River View Hotel in the provincial capital as a base of explorations. The semialfresco restaurant comes complete with gorgeous views of the Mekong.

Nong Khai For soaking up more of the waterway’s maritime ambiance, this is Thailand’s Loch Ness, though part of the mystery it harbors is exposed during the Naga Fireball Festival held every October on the last night of Buddhist Lent, when orbs of light mysteriously rise from the river, arc hundreds of metres through the sky and promptly disappear. The pious attribute them to Naga, the seven headed Serpent Lord whose body and crested heads forms the balustrades of temples. In one tale, these dragonlike creatures dwell at the bottom of the Mekong River. To pay homage to the Buddha every year, they shoot off the fireballs. A more scientific explanation is that the orbs come from methane deposits ignited every year by the full moon. Whatever you believe, you can still soak up some of the city’s maritime magic at the legendary Mut Mee Guesthouse. It’s got rooms with Thai decorations overlooking the Mekong, a garden with hammocks, a good bar and restaurant and warmhearted staff. They also have yoga classes and massages.

Loei

In these parts, a paramount pleasure is renting a bicycle from the guesthouse to explore some of the riverside roads and the surreal sculpture garden called the Pavilion of Kaewkoo. Designed by a semi-mad mystic of Lao ethnicity who claimed to be “half man and half snake”, the mummified remains of Luang Poo Boun Leua Sourirat are encased in glass on the third floor of the main building. All in all, the garden of Bosch-like grotesques and beatific deities contains around 100 sculptures, many based on the Buddhist and Hindu canons. Some of them are 20-25 metres high. Among gourmands, Nong Khai is also reputed to have one of the country’s best Vietnamese restaurants, Daeng Namnuang, serving up delights like pork spring rolls at a riverside venue. Yet another local speciality is the sunset and dinner cruises. Mut Mee’s boat, the Nagarina, is a reliable choice. Unlike some of the tasteless versions of Thai fare the major hotel cruises offer on Bangkok cruises, this on-board meal, heavy on freshly caught fish, is the real McCoy.

Chiang Khan After a night or two in Nong Khai, it’s time for a gentle drive to Chiang Khan, a rustic town on the Mekong in the mountainous province of Loei that epitomises the “slow travel” trend. On the main drag

For Thais, the province’s most popular attraction is the Phu Kradeung National Park. The bell-shaped mountain is named after its centrepiece. Hardier visitors hike to the pinnacle where there’s a camping ground with tents to rent. It makes for a wonderful overnighter. During the day, there are 50 kilometres of walking trails to explore. At night, alpine breezes provide refreshment and the stars are rhinestones studded on a black velvet sky. For foreigners, however, Loei’s main event is the Phi Ta Khon (“Ghosts with Human Eyes”) Festival held every June or July, when young men wearing colorful, ghoulish masks and waving enormous phallic symbols around take over the streets of the town of Dansai, where old men dress up as ladyboys and traditional dancers parade and pirouette through the streets during the reenactment of a Buddhist folk tale in which the sacred and profane do a mating dance. This is an excerpt from Tuttle Travel Pack Thailand, published by Tuttle Publishing and written by Jim Algie. Priced at B465, it is available from all leading bookstores. tuttlepublishing.com

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IN BRIEF Twisted Metal

Free-to-play Spartacus game released

A new free-to-play action game, Spartacus Legends, has been released for the PSN and Xbox Live. The game is available as a free download, and puts users in the role of Roman gladiator. The game supports online multiplayer modes with various equipment options available for purchase through the in-game store. Spartacus Legends is based on the American television series that ran from 2010 until April 2013.

Pink Floyd slam Pandora plan

The rock group Pink Floyd have slammed a proposal by internet radio company Pandora to cut fees for recording artists from online plays. Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason wrote in USA Today that Pandora’s proposal amounted to an 85 per cent pay cut for songs streamed over the internet. Pandora, which has struggled to turn a profit from its freemium streaming music service despite regular user growth, has been lobbying for lower rates, comparable to the fees paid by television and noninternet radio stations.

‘Microsoft’s Xbox One double take

After a barrage of criticism, M icrosof t now dropped several restrictive features from their next generation Xbox One console. All digitally-purchased games will now be playable offline, and the company has removed the region lock-in which would have prevented gamers from Europe playing discs in Thailand. The Xbox One is due out by the end of 2013 for US$500 (B15,000).

BLAST FROM THE PAST Jean-Pierre Mestanza editor@classactmedia.co.th

One million movies D fit on one DVD disk Tom Metcalfe editor2@classactmedia.co.th

team of researchers in Australia have announced a technical breakthrough that could soon make it possible to store up to one million full length movies on a single DVD disk. The scientists at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, who worked with the Australian government’s CSIRO research agency, announced the breakthrough in a paper published this week in the journal Nature Communications.

Their technology uses two finely-tuned lasers to create a donut-shaped light beam, which can burn much smaller dots onto a DVD than single lasers. The lasers used in desktop DVD burners are limited in size by the laws of optics. They burn bits as tiny dots inside the plastic disk that measure several hundreds of nanometres across. This limits the data storage on a high-volume Blu Ray disk, for example, to around 25 gigabytes. But the new tech makes it possible to burn even tinier dots – only nine nanometres across, or two orders of magnitude smaller. That means that bits can be stored on a DVD disk at a much higher density – and the research-

ers say it means a single plastic disk could now be used to store more than 1 terrabyte of data, or 1000 gigabytes. That’s enough for one million one-gigabyte movie rips – or more than 10 years of continuous playing video on a single disk. The new tech effectively banishes the existing technological limit for storing data on optical media - a single disk can now hold almost anything - and is likely to have a huge impact on server farms and Big Data applications. The researchers say their technology is cost-effective and portable, and uses only conventional optical and laser elements like existing DVD players and burners.

Better car tech hits the road that will use both electric motors and a gasoline engine, in time for the “Garage 56” race at LeMans in 2014.

Jean-Pierre Mestanza editor@classactmedia.co.th

ar companies have been making headlines recently with several high-tech car ideas, including innovations like self-parking and even self-driving vehicles. Here are some of the recent ideas that have the tech and motoring worlds abuzz.

Battery swap

a driveway and let it park itself. But it will only work in compatable car parking spaces, and is not due for release until 2014.

Eco-speed

Self-parking cars

Volvo announced last week that they are developing a selfparking car. Although Volkswagen has already dabbled with this idea, Volvo’s car is driverless and controlled by smartphone app. Essentially the driver can leave the car in

Next year’s 24-hour LeMans race will feature the Nissan’s Zeod RC, the world’s fastest electric car (pictured). Topping out at just under 300 kilometres an hour, the current prototype is powered only by lithium-ion batteries. But Nissan is working on a hybrid model

Electric car company Tesla Motors unveiled their latest technology last week: the automatic 90-second battery swap, which the company says means their vehicles can now hit the road in half the time it takes regular car to fill up with gas. The battery swap gives the Tesla Model enough charge for 400 kilometres driving. So far there’s just one battery swap station, at Tesla’s heqdquarters in California, but the company plans to build battery swap stations across the US within the next two years.

TOP APPS THIS WEEK

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK 1

The Last of Us (18+)

PS3

Fifa 13

Xbox 360, PS3, VITA, Wii

Grid 2

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Far Cry 3 (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Tomb Raider (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Monster’s University (Game) Dragon Mobile Assistant (Media)

Animal Crossing New Leaf

3DS

Dead Island: Riptide (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Bump (Share)

iOS

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U

10 Luigi’s Mansion

3DS

Netflix (Video)

iOS, Android

Instagram (Media)

iOS, Android iOS, Android iOS, Android

o you remember Twisted Metal? T he g ra nd father of vehicular combat games, Twisted Metal featured some of the most unique and memorable characters in gaming history. Although it was initially advertised as a racing game with violence, Twisted Metal was actually a free-for-all battle game in which your weapon was a special vehicle that could shoot guns and even bazookas. Available in 1995 for the original PlayStation, Twisted Metal game was an instant classic upon release. T he s et t i n g t o ok place on Christmas Eve, 2005, in an an underground arena, a warehouse, and several other urban settings. The aim was to destroy all the other vehicles beyond recognition. The twelve memorable characters included the iconic Needles Kane – a psychotic clown that drove an ice-cream truck who had just escaped a mental hospital; the H a m m e r h e a d (t w o high-school dropouts); Crimson Fury (driving the sports car), and Mr Grimm (the motorcycle). Though the game had a simple plot-line, gamers fell in love with its gritty style and dark storylines. The character Axel – who is trapped in his own vehicle with arms attached to the wheels – became a staple character of the franchise, although he did not make his appearance until Twisted Metal 2. At the time, some criticised the game for its sloppy graphics and the short duration of its single-player mode. Still, it is considered one of the PlayStation’s first true “mega-hits”, spawning several sequels.

Do you have a Blast from the Past? Let us know at editor@ classactmedia.co.th

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IN BRIEF

World War Z

Zombie gentrification

FILM REVIEW Kong Rithdee editor@classactmedia.co.th

In the process, the genre’s subversive instincts and allusions to social injustice and alienation have given way to gentrified sci-fi and choreographed razzle-dazzle

DIRECTOR: Marc Forster STARS: Brad Pitt Mireille Enos Daniella Kertesz RUNS: 116 minutes

ike hungry ants or rabid piranhas, the hordes of zombies in World War Z swarm and sprint and leap at their targets with biological ferocity, defying the George A. Romero rule about the walking dead being essentially lethargic. The sight of these terrifying multitudes racing along streets or piling up like columns of wriggling maggots are some of the moneyed shots in a movie that views zombification as a health problem on a global scale. To fight the undead, syringes are more useful, apparently, than guns. Despite the massive set pieces depicting various cities around the world, it seems appropriate, somehow, that the film’s climactic solution to the zombie problem should be arrived at in the tranquil offices of the WHO. There’s the deadly virus of obscure origin, of course, and there’s a hero who’s not out to save the entire human race, but merely trying to save his own family, which probably amounts to the same thing. There are military types and there are scientists, either doing their damnest to dispatch the diseased or attempting to figure out how to stop the contagion. In short, nothing exactly new here. And yet World War Z, directed by the competent Marc Forster, manages to package all the recognisable elements, give them a good shake and make the whole thing pop. Foster and his team of writers, adapting the novel by Max Brooks, combine the viral apocalypse and survival-tale threads with a sci-fi/suspense element to create a tense, clever thriller and prove that there’s still some life left in the tired old tale of zombies – plus a few new avenues to be explored. Brad Pitt represents humanity in this battle. He plays Gerry Lane, an ex-investigator for the UN (just so we can feel reassured that he’s not standing in for the US) who, along with his wife and two daughters, manages to escape zombie attacks in both Philadelphia and Newark. Rescued by his former employer, Gerry is coaxed into resuming his old job: tracing the source of a viral outbreak that’s turning people into corpse-like creatures that croak and bite. He travels first to a military barracks in

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) After Earth (D/E) [G] 17:45, 22:15 After Earth (T) [G] 11:15, 13:15, 15:30, 20:00 Man Of Steel (3D/E) [13+] 12:30, 15:25, 18:20, 21:15 Man Of Steel (T) [13+] 10:50, 13:30, 16:25, 19:20, 22:15 World War Z (3D/E) [13+] 11:20, 13:50, 16:20, 18:50, 21:20 World War Z (D/F) [13+] 12:35, 15:05, 17:35, 20:05, 22:35 World War Z (T) [13+] 10:40, 12:00, 13:10, 14:30, 15:40, 17:00, 18:10, 19:30, 20:40, 22:00

South Korea and then to Jerusalem, by that stage a walled-off settlement that’s soon to becomes the site of the film’s most hair-raising and spectacular zombie invasion. By setting its action centrepiece in that ancient and still disputed city, the film slips in wry commentaries on historical cruelty, the necessity and futility of paranoia, and how zombies are an evolutionary mishap and living proof that there’s no such thing as an unnatural disaster. Like its zombies, World War Z moves fast; one of the film’s merits is the fact that all of its characters behave like they’ve already seen a few zombie flicks before, so they know most of the basics (don’t let those things bite you; shoot them in the head, etc) and don’t come across as unnecessarily dumb. But still, most of what’s satisfying in this film is also symptomatic of the genre’s lost innocence. Zombie flicks, like vampire flicks, have evolved from the pleasurable cesspool of low-budget B-horror and bloodthirsty schlock to high-concept thrillers with A-list stars. In the process, the genre’s subversive instincts and allusions to social injustice and alienation have given way to gentrified sci-fi and choreographed razzle-dazzle. Strangely, and sometimes frustratingly, World War Z displays hardly any blood at all (those few drops on Gerry’s face just aren’t enough!) and all the zombie killings are surprisingly gutless. It’s a hygienic, almost cerebral, treatment and the primal screams of the half-dead we once cherished so much are replaced by lots of shots of cool-under-all-conditions Brad Pitt thinking about how to outwit the cavalcade of corpses. The film is certainly competent in generating tension and nail-biting moments, and the final scene in the WHO lab testifies to its confidence in creating low-key horror. But sometimes it just made me long for the sight of a lunatic zombie gnawing on the leg of some virgin in a backwoods cabin, or the correspondence between spurting jets of blood and the release of pent-up anxiety in this underclass which perpetually hovers between life and death. Zombies used to be hot! Now they’re cool. Perhaps way too cool. Bangkok Post

Downey Jr signs up for ‘Avengers’ sequels

Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr has signed up to play Iron Man in two sequels to the blockbuster superhero action film The Avengers for comic book giant Marvel. Downey Jr will reprise his role as tortured tycoon Tony Stark, who donned his metal suit to save the world as Iron Man alongside Captain America, Thor, Black Widow and the Hulk in the first Avengers movie last year. Cult director Joss Whedon will again write and helm The Avengers 2, which is slated to begin production in March 2014 and open in theatres in May 2015. The Avengers – in which the superheroes help save Earth from mythical prankster Loki and an alien army – opened in North America last May with a staggering US$207.4 million in ticket sales – the biggest US debut of all time. With an estimated budget of US$220 million, it also starred Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk.

Monsters defeat zombies at US box office

Monsters University, a prequel to Pixar’s 2001 hit Monsters, Inc, buried Brad Pitt zombie flick World War Z and took the top spot at the US box office last weekend. The animated movie that tells how monster buddies Mike and Sulley became friends took in US$82.4 million (B2.5 billion) in its opening weekend, compared to just US$66.4 million (B2 billion) for the zombie-apocalyptic blockbuster. Superman reboot Man of Steel dropped to third, bringing in US$41.3 million (B1.2 billion) after opening in the top slot the previous weekend. In fourth place was This is the End, an apocalyptic comedy set in LA starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, which brought in US$13.3 million (B400 million). AFP

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Gross

Monsters University

$82.4M

World War Z

$66.4M

Man of Steel

$41.3M

$210M

This Is the End

$13.3M

$58.1M

Now You See Me

$7.88M

$94.5M

Fast & Furious 6

$4.93M

$229M

The Purge

$3.59M

$59.6M

The Internship

$3.4M

$38.3M

Star Trek Into Darkness

$3.17M

$217M

$2.21M

$403M

10 Iron Man 3

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) After Earth (E) [G] Fast & Furious 6 (E) [15+] The Hangover III (E) [15+] Man Of Steel (3D/E) [13+] Mud (D/E) [15+] Now You See Me (E) [13+] World War Z (E) [13+]

Weekend gross

12:00, 14:15, 17:40, 21:15 15:00, 22:15 12:50, 19:00 11:30, 12:45, 15:40, 18:35, 21:30 14:25, 17:00, 19:35, 22:10 16:30, 19:50 12:00, 14:30, 17:00, 19:30, 22:00

As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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END OF AN ERA

Phuket Island Lager Bar to close in Patong

he island’s long established Phuket Island Lager Bar is closing, almost 13 years ago to the day since the first venue opened in Soi Sea Pearl, Patong. The bar has been run by David Brook and his wife Kanchana, and has operated in four different locations. It first opened in Soi Sea Pearl, which David says was a highly successful outlet with 35 staff. Unfortunately it was hit by the 2004 tsunami, and re-opened in Soi Lion off Bangla Road, where it stayed for three years. The bar then moved to Soi Sukhumvit and finally into DJ Plaza, where it remained until recently. The DJ Plaza site is now being demolished and redeveloped. David says over the years the bar has hosted a number of celebrities David Brook and his wife Kanchana say goodbye to and local organisations. the Phuket Island Lager Bar after nearly 13 years. “We have had a lot of fun running the bars in each location. The best philosophy has always been: “You may arrive as a operation was the one in the original Soi Sea Pearl – pity the tsunami spoiled that. We have had a great stranger, but you will always leave as a friend.” Each bar featured a Wall of Fame plus a collecnumber of friends who have been to each one as we tion of photographs taken with celebrities who visitmoved. ed over the years, such as Mohammed Ali, Engelbert “We have always enjoyed meeting people and have met some great characters over the years. Our Humperdinck, and Bobby Charlton.

WEEKDAYS Breakfast with Sam & Kirsty

7am-11am

The Power Hour

11am-12pm

Lifestyle with Steve Johnston

12pm-3pm

Drive with Jason Wilder

3pm-7pm

Non Stop Music

7pm-7am

SATURDAYS What’s On @ The Weekend

10am-1pm

Phuket News Radio

1pm-2pm

Box Of Neutrals

2pm-3pm

Going Green

3pm–5pm

Best of Breakfast with Sam and Kirsty

5pm–7pm

Dance Anthems

7pm-10pm

Saturday Night Fever

10pm-midnight

SUNDAYS Non Stop Music

12am-10am

What’s On @ The Weekend

10am-12pm

Weekend Brunch

12pm-3pm

Phuket News Radio

3pm-4pm

Easy Sunday with Andy Saunders

4pm-6pm

Sunday Night Chill

6pm-9pm

Non Stop Music

9pm-7am

ive 89.5 are going to be at the Laguna Summer Festival over the next two months, and this weekend you can meet Kirsty from our Breakfast Show playing games and giving you free car stickers. You need to put these on your car or bike because on Monday July 1, Sam and Kirsty will be reading out a number plate on the Breakfast Show which could win you B5,000! We love giving you the chance to win on this station and courtesy of Outrigger Laguna, Sam and Kirsty also do the ‘Office Shout’ every weekday morning. All you have to do is register with them on 076 612 895 and you could win a free night out for you and 9 of your closest friends. As Jason Wilder is away, Steve is on ‘Drive’ from 3pm to 7pm at the moment. He has a new feature which he calls ‘4 to 7’, which means you get to choose the final four songs of the show – call him on 076 612 895 to get your choices on air. For a full list of what your favourite radio station is up to checkout www.thephuketnews.com

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Tourism Authority of Thailand photo competition begins

hotographers, tourists, travellers, media, and anyone with a camera are invited to participate in the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) second TATNews Photo Contest, with large cash prizes up for grabs. The theme of this year’s contest is “The magic and mystery of Amazing Thailand”. Cash prizes total B60,000 and the images will be shared globally by the TAT. Contestants just need to register an account on www.tatnews.org and submit entries according to the rules stated on the website. The submission period is now open and will close on August 2, 2013. You can enter as many images as you like, along with a caption in English for each photograph. First place will receive a cash prize of B30,000; the first runner up with receive B20,000 while the second runner-up will receive B10,000. Competition judges include Thai media experts, editors and photographers. The winners will be announced on TATNews.org on August 7 and the three winners will also be notified via email the following day. The TAT says it is looking for “original photographs that are exciting and inspirational, that tell a story or share an experience – in short, images that will motivate viewers to visit this spot and turn their own cameras to this and similar subjects.” For more information and further details, please go to TatNews.org/photo-contest-2 or contact photocontest@tatnews.org.

n KPP Cable and Phuket Cable this week: a colourful report from last week’s Baba Wedding in Old Phuket Town; the ‘Make a Wish’ Foundation have sent a very special girl on a trip to Phuket; and Tim Newton’s special report about the two colours of danger on the island’s west coast beaches. There has been a recent spate of drownings along the west coast but it’s not just the red flags we should be looking for. Finally, Alice reports on the Andaman Painting Competition at the Laan Nawamin Stadium. The new Phuket Real Estate and Property programme starts this week and will be online and on cable each week showing you all the latest properties, ‘hot spots’ and discussions about all the issues relating to one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. Phuket News TV will have almost daily reports about the latest events and news online at thephuketnews.com. Bringing you the island’s vivid lifestyle and news, in high definition.

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Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, centre, and right, Somjai Suwansupapana, the Phuket City Mayor.

BABA CULTURE IN TOWN There was a large turnout for the annual Baba wedding, held over the weekend in Phuket’s Old Town. The highlight of the event was a parade down Thalang Road, and dinner at the Blue Elephant restaurant. Visitors had the chance to be married according to the traditions of the Peranakan (descendants of Chinese immigrants) people.

GRAND LAUNCH The launch of the Bikinis & Martinis magazine was held at Twinpalms’ Oriental Spoon restaurant on Friday (June 21).

Publisher Miguel Kirjon and wife Lin.

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FUN ON CHALONG BAY O2 Beach Club in Chalong held the soft launch of its boat club on June 21.

Brad and Sonya Kenney, Larry Amsden.

Henry Cumberlege, O2 owner Khun Lek and Guillaume Bostar.

TREASURES ON SHOW Hard Rock Cafe Phuket in Patong celebrated the travelling exhibition “Treasures” when special music memorabilia arrived in Phuket last week.

Ancuza Aprodu (pianist), Phawadee de Crissey (host, Royal Phawadee Village), Thierry Miroglio (percussionist), Claude de Crissey (host, Royal Phawadee Village).

Lion Jehanbaz Ali Khan, Rohn-Napa Kanjanayothee, Denny Bowman and Hans Krake.

SWEET PIANO SOUNDS Kanokkwan Kwanyean, Wongsinee Naovarat, Victoria Wachlidz.

Pianist musician Ancuza Aprodu and percussionist Thierry Miroglio impressed at the Royal Phawadee Village in Patong when they held a recital on June 20.

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AMAZING THAILAND The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale fam trip cocktail party was held on June 12 at Tablespoon restaurant in Central Festival Phuket.

GOOD TIMES IN PATONG The KEE Resort & Spa held a Chivas Whisky Dinner on June 22 at the resort.

COFFEE TASTE TEST Siam Exclusive Coffee held a special tasting at Bocconcino in Surin on June 21.

The judges from left, Tobias Lauinger, Jorge De La Torre Koch and Pond Guinault.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 28,2013 2013 FRIDAY, JUNE

RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic

July 28th 2013

THE LIONS GO-KART TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sport Fishing Tournament Offshore The Similan Islands

25th

At Phuket Kart Racing, Patak Rd., Chalong 6.00pm - 8.30pm Organised by Lions Club of Patong Beach in aid of Eyesight Improvement Programme for children at 3 schools

27th February 2014

Proudly organised by the Rawai Beach Fishing Club, (RBFC) Phuket, Thailand.

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

57 hours of non-stop fishing!

MISS GO-KARTS 2013 Beauty competition Entry Fee: Baht 250 Cash prizes for first three winners

Huge media coverage!

5 drivers + Team Manager Entry Fee: 6,000 Baht Details at www.lions-club-patong.org/activities.html or K. Jum on 081 374 2088

For further details please contact Warren Crowe or Andy Bright info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com Warren tel: +66 (0) 812604291 Andy tel: +66 (0) 862739948 Website: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, limited edition prints, and much more!

Rawai Beach Fishing Club is an official Sponsor Club of the International Game Fishing Association. RBFC supports recreational fishing

FRIDAY JUN 28

SATURDAY JUN 29

activities, golf excursions and outings to local amusement parks, from just B200 per session. See lagunaphuket.com/events/ family-festival.

are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. Email: fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

SUNDAY JUN 30 Sunday Chillout Session End of Year Show KIS is proud to present our End of Year Show ‘Red Riding Hood in Fairy Land’. We would like to invite all members of the Phuket community to come and join in and support our children on this family fund raising event. The performance starts at 6.30pm on June 28 at the Phuket Merlin Hotel. There is no ticket fee but we will be collecting donations on the evening for ‘The Good Shepherd Foundation’. Please contact us via email to reserve seats for the show. We hope to see you there! Please contact : Kajonkiet International School Phuket, Cherish call 082 425 0104, 089 652 7599. Email: ip@kajonkiet suksa.ac.th. See kajonkietsuksa.ac.th/kis/.

Free Pony Rides, Cake Lamburg, The Rider Pony’s 19 birthday!! Please help celebrate with free pony rides, (under 60 kilos), ice-cream & cake, with fizzy-wine cocktails for parents, (limit two.) RSVP, please to Info@PhuketHorseRescue.com or 084 842 4581. 51/68 Moo 6, Cherng-Talay, Thalang. (Off route 4018, N. Bang-Tao Beach, Layan Soi 7) Map at www. AndamanHorseCenter.com.

SAT JUN 29 - SAT AUG 31

Laguna Summer Family Festival

Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person. 7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

Laguna Phuket’s Summer Family Festival rocks into action on Saturday 29 June, heralding the launch of a two-month treasure trove of fun and games for kids, together with a host of entertainment options for Mums and Dads. Right through until 31 August, Latitude Marquee is transformed into a carnival playground. Enjoy the bouncy castle, and games in the Kidz Lounge. Festival attractions planned include art classes with Artist-in-Residence, Zumba fitness sessions in Latitude Marquee, theme parties and more. And a popular return attraction for the youngsters at this year’s Festival will be the Kidz Fun Zone, serving up afternoons of sports skills, cooking lessons, adventure and educational

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

MONDAY JUL 1

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers

Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal

Pool Competition at Expat Hotel

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each sunday at Sails! Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities. Every Sunday at 12pm - 3 pm. B1,400++ per adult, B700++ per child (Ages 5-12). Call 076 396 433.

Sunsets Bar & Gusthouse (Patong). Chillout session every Sunday. Live music. Free Bar/B/Q from 4pm. Free pool table. Happy hour 12pm- 6pm. Karaoke. Everybody welcome. 62 Hasib Pee Road, Patong. Call Khun Joon for more Info 082 286 5171.

Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish and Squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

TUESDAY JUL 2 Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings

Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with French Fries, Salad buffet, Potato Salad & Gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

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Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massageed with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday. Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket. com, no phone calls please.

EVERY DAY

Enjoy Wednesday Night Free BBQ, fish and chips or buffet every other Wednesday night 8pm at the Black Dog Bar, Soi C&N, off Rat-u-thit road, Patong. Meet all the regular ex-pats and ladies for lots of fun. Please call Joon on 082 286 5171.

UPCOMING EVENTS Asalaha Bucha Day

Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's

decorated fruits to make offerings to Por Tor Kong to pass onto those spirits. An essential offering for the festival is a red turtle-shaped cake, large or small. They believe that turtles symbolise longevity.

SUNDAY JULY 28

MONDAY JULY 22

Enjoy live Jazz at Mom Tri’s Kitchen. Every Wednesday and Sunday Night in the Sea Shell Bar. Sunset Happy Hour daily from 6-7pm including selected beverages by the glass and 50% off drinks. Great live music, gorgeous sunset views and Thai and international cuisine. See momtriphuket.com.

struction tools and materials and architectural design & décor items comprising a wide range of products and technology. This is a great opportunity to introduce construction materials and decorative items to the Phuket and Andaman area. Venue: Second floor, Royal Phuket City Hotel. For more information contact 076 217 199, e-mail: info@pic-phuket.com, See pic-phuket.com.

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It celebrates the first sermon given by the Lord Buddha on the full moon day of the Asalaha (the eighth lunar month). On that day, all Three of the Triple Gem, The Buddha, The Dhamma and The Sangha, had established. It became the day that honoured the Sangha, or the community of the monks.

THU JUL 25 - SUN JUL 28

July 28th 2013

THE LIONS GO-KART TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS At Phuket Kart Racing, Patak Rd.,

Phuket Racing Chalong 6.00pm -Go-Karts 8.30pm Circuit 2013 Organised by Lions Club of Patong Beach

in aid of Eyesight Organised by Lions Clubs of Patong Beach Improvement Programme in aid of eyesight improvement programme at 3Team schools forfor thechildren children. entries welcome. For more information contact Jum on 081 374 MISS GO-KARTS 2013 2088 or jumak@ksc.th.com. Beauty competition

Phuket Artists on Show Exhibition runs until October 13. VR Gallery has asked local and resident artist to display some of their favourite works. The exhibition features three local Phuket Thai artists and two resident artists. Pieces are combinations of oil on canvas, mixed media and wood. Themes range from nature, nautical, nude and abstract creating a fascinating and multifaceted display of art work. http://www.momtriphuket.com.

Entry Fee: Baht 250 Cash prizes for first three winners

MONDAY AUGUST 12

5 drivers + Team Manager Entry 6,000 Baht HMFee: the Queen’s Birthday Details at Commemorates the birthday of Queen www.lions-club-patong.org/activities.html Sirikit, also observed as National Mother’s or (Wan K. Jum Mae on 081 374 2088 Day Haeng Chart). It is a public holiday.

WED AUG 21 - TUE AUG 27 Art Exhibition at Phuket Art Village Exhibition runs until July 31. There will be artists from Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea. Aspiring local artists are also invited. For more information, visit facebook.com/phuket. artvillage or call Pui on 089 4715 653.

Por Tor Festival

BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat

Architect & Engineering Exhibition 2013

Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located

Building, Construction and Décor Exhibition.Welcome to the best exhibition in Phuket and Andaman coastline for con-

Ethnic Chinese in Phuket believe that Por Tor Kong is a God of Devil. The seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar is believed to be the period when spirits are released. The gates are opened and spirits released to wander or revisit homes.During the festival, people bring food and nicely-

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This week in history

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Litres of water the average person drinks in a lifetime

Percentage of the world’s bird species estimated to have become extinct in the past 200 years, mostly due to human action

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The Crab Nebula, remnants of a supernova that 959 years ago lit up the sky for several months, even in daytime.

■■ June 28, 1846 Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax patents the saxophone, which combines the projection of a brass instrument with the agility of woodwind. ■■ June 29, 1880 France annexes the Pacific island Kingdom of Tahiti after bullying the Tahitian king to abdicate. ■■ June 30, 1905 Albert Einstein publishes his theory of special relativity in a scientific article titled On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies. ■■ July 1, 1908 ‘SOS’ is adopted as the international distress signal, chosen for its simple Morse Code sequence of three dots, three dashes, and three dots. ■■ July 2, 626 Li Shimin, the future Chinese Emperor Taizong of Tang, ambushes and kills his rival brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng in a palace coup. ■■ July 3, 1775 American revolutionary general George Washington takes command of the newlyformed Continental Army. ■■ July 4, 1054 Astronomers in China and the Middle East record a supernova in the constellation Taurus bright enough to be seen during the day for several months. Its remnants form what is now known as the Crab Nebula.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. In which country are Panama hats made? 2. If Au is 79, what is C? 3. What is the capital of the Pitcairn Islands? 4. Who wrote Porgy & Bess? 5. What is attar of roses? Answers at the foot of the page.

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Across 1. Hardy post 5. Paperlike cloth 9. Talk effusively 13. Suffer 14. Area 51 conveyances? 15. ___ Domingo 16. Word waiters write 17. “Forget it!” 18. Anesthetized 19. Express excitement 22. ___ Bowl 23. “___ Baby Baby” (Linda Ronstadt hit) 24. Don’t hold back 28. Inner ear part 32. Ancient Greek theater 33. Shiftless 35. “Dig in!” 36. Wait on demanding diners, maybe? 40. Age or cube 41. Georgetown athlete 42. Threadbare 43. Attack 46. Savory bit 47. Hindu month 48. Cat chat

50. Lights may do this during a storm 58. Pre-migraine sensations 59. Egyptian god 60. Bin brand 61. Refuse 62. Kind of store 63. Names 64. Transmitted 65. Cicatrix 66. “The ___ have it”

25. Bring out 26. Article of faith 27. Lowe or Reiner 28. Arm bone 29. Popular mints 30. Caffè ___ 31. ___ alcohol 33. Religious image (var.) 34. V-___ 37. Elected Down 38. Displeased 1. Cutting remark expression 2. Aviation acronym 39. Propel, in a way 3. By way of, briefly 44. Directed skyward 4. “___ Angel” 5. Prepare to strum 45. Upchucks 6. In conflict with, with 46. Lame joke “of” 7. “Big ___” (Notorious 48. Ape 49. Bowel flusher B.I.G. hit) 8. Fishing, perhaps 50. In things 9. Mohandas 51. Artificial bait Karamchand ___ 52. “Pumping ___” 10. Change back 11. Hasenpfeffer, e.g. 53. Physics units 12. Game ender, 54. Computer info perhaps 55. Not bad 15. Sweat 56. Craving 20. Fine dinnerware 57. Make a dinner 21. Eminent salad 24. Large-eyed lemur

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Ecuador; 2. 6 (elements in the periodic table); 3. Adamstown; 4. George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward; 5.Oil extracted from rose petals.

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Villa in Cherng Talay: Villa in Cherng Talay, Rental - Longterm or shore term. Price: B90,000 per month ( long ) B150,000 Short term. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Internal area: 472 sq. metre on 1.2 Rai gated land. Call +66 (81) 892 0534.

cated 19-room guesthouse+massage salon in Patong. Lease for 8 years+6 months left on lease. Call 0857546516. Email: patonghotel2013@gmail.com

M oder n f ur nished apts near Big Buddha available now. Studios & 2 bedrooms. Rates from 11000 baht/ mth, discounts for long-term. Incl wifi, maid, pool. Call: 086 282 6221; chalongapartment.com

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Rawai Pool Villa For Sale:

Beautiful Villa 550sqm. Land 2,400 sqm. with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, maid's room, laundry room, home office, Western kitchen. Large mature garden, garage for 2 cars Price B32 million. Call 081 978 5181. www. myrawaivilla.com

Kata Beach Apartment Sea Views: Western 1,2&3 bedroom units

fully furnished, parking fully fitted teak kitchens. Granite tops Western baths, sat.TV&internet included. Masterbed with ensuite bath starting 20,000/m longterm. No party people. 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com.

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan Beach, just outside Laguna, this new villa is available for long term rent. www.baanboosakorn.com A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

Modern Villa in Marina:

PROPERTY FOR SALE Luxury Villa for Rent: MagnifiBeach Condo, Beach 3 Min. Walk: Spacious 2-bedroom apartment for rent, long or short term, fully furnished, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Pool, large gardens, parking, a mere 3 minute stroll to scenic Nai Harn beach. resortgm@gmail.com.

Vassana Residence. 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment. Sea view, Swimming pool, Whirlpool. Wi-Fi, Cable TV. Only 3 Apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@yahoo.com.

bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao. Email: larion2555@ gmail.com.

Luxurious Golf Villa @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD !

3 Bedroom House for rent: 5 Rai raw land behind ACG clubhouse on long lease for compatible sporting facility. alan@acgphuket.com.

ACG Cricket Ground:

Kathu Anuphas Golf Ville, fully furnished, 15 min to Patong, 15 min to Phuket Town, 20 min to Intern. School. THB 30,000/month long term. Available immediately. Contact 087 892 6899.

Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in

Hot Price Sale-PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai 2 Bed/3

New House for Sales:

New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.

Beach House & Beach Condo For Rent: Beach house in Cape Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 million, 2 minutes walk to beach, big balcony and sunset view, 180 sqm, 2 ensuite bedrooms, big living space. PhuketAREA.com, search V146.

Three bedroom modern home available for long Term Rental. This Pool Villa is close to B.I.S. Central private location. Please check out website for more details. Contact Dianne 089 469 810. https://smore.com/r5ts.

Panwa. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 livingroom, kitchen and diningroom for 8-12 people, outdoor relaxroom for sunset meetings (no pool, in repair) and 2-rooms condo. See phuketbeach living.com.

Mansion in Town for Sale: 3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre. B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

Beautiful home in Phuket 5.9m: Spacious open plan home - 4

Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location Sales office/

bedrooms,granite top kitchen,outdoor seating,100" home cinema, LED Lighting system,Tv's,LAN & Audio every room,alarm,3 phase electric. close to Laguna. Call 086 266 2786.

shop. Internal 144 m2, back garden 60 m2, 4 car parks, kitchen, internet, phone/ fax, TV, 5 AC. 6 yrs lease then 3 years rolling, rent B35,000, sale B1.5 million. Call 085 060 0033.

Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 mil lion, f irm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.

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Beautiful Beachfront Land:

Golf View Villa for Sale: Near

next to Mangosteen Resort, 3-0-38 Rai, Chanote title, light slope, great access to Soi Saiyuan, show villa can be completed, ideal for villa or condo development. 081 536 5846.

Long Term Rental:

for long term rent. Fully furnished with kitchenette, security, parking etc. Right in the middle of Patong. More info call 076 344 922 or visit bluewaterphuket.com.

Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private Pool & Jacuzzi, Sala, 500 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanot title Tel.0816913029, E: kris.silanachai@ yahoo.com.

Patong Loft Rent: Beautiful 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Condo, Fully furnished complete with kitchen utensils, microwave, coffee machine, toaster etc, bed sheets, towels for 4 people, internet, tv etc. Avialable Nov. onwards. Call 081 4326587, 081 8915602

Accommodation Available: Patong Tower apartment

RPM Marina Condo: Luxury 3 beds 3 baths stunning condo. 179 SQM. Foreign freehold. Views to sea, marina, lake and mountains. 2 balconies. B16.9 million. Call: 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold. BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

Bungalow for rent B8,000: Nice one bedroom bungalow for rent, B8,000 per month, Mission Hills, on 1/2 Rai of land with Air Con & Internet. Call 081 892 4804 or 081 125 1873.

New Luxury Villa For Sale: 3

cent 4 bedroom Pool Villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental. Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1 Bedroom, 1 En Suite Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Pool, Large Balcony and Terrace Space, Parking. Excellent investment opportunity. See property forsalephuket.co.uk.

3 B e d H o u s e Te r m Fu n Cherntaly: Main bed & sitting room both air con, large kitchen. Newly renovated. Part furnished. 10 minutes. from Laguna, 15 minutes. from Surin Beach. 12,000 per month, minimum 12 moths. 087 272 5250. phetmeekha@ yahoo.com.

House for Sale - Chalong:

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale: 2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160-212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,500 Buy: B8,500,000 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send email to: condophuket@yahoo.com.

Andaman Beach Suite Condo Patong Beach, Phuket: Has kitchenette, ter-

race, TV, CD player, telephone, WIFI, has full use of hotel facilities, restaurant, room service, swimming pool, tennis courts and gym. 120mt to beach, 5 minutes to Patong. email penthouse2102@gmail. com, 089 972 3861, 089 570 1519.

Luxury Ocean View Apartments for Rent in Kata and Karon: 1 or 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm, kitchen, large balcony, parking, 24 hrs security, gymnasium, swimming pool. Ph: 076 486 624 and 086 281 9311. Email: bao200@gmail.com.

Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; Amazing luxury at real prices. Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

Absolute beach front land only 4 to 5 hours from Phuket. Why pay 30-50 million baht per Rai when you can have the best from B1.1 to B2.9 Million Baht per Rai!!! Email: thailandmls@ gmail.com.

British International School, state-ofthe-art villa overlooking the Loch Palm Golf Course: 4 bedrooms + maid’s room; 485 m2 built on 1,860 m2 land. B28million. Contact owner 089 724 7211.

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House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrroms, good

location, off road, patking, busy road. Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

Freehold Condo For Sale:

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.

Beautiful Karon Villa: 3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok:

3 Beds, 2 Bath 6x3m pool. Full aircon and funishings. Ready for occupation and rental. Secure estate, private parking. 6km from Heroines monument. Close to PIA, BCS and shops. 081 737 0722.

Freehold House for sale:

Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Many upgrades incl new carpor t included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.

Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront town-

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m. Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

Budget Bungalows: Two Bun-

galows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms. Close to all amenities.One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only B2,300,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email: thailandmls @gmail.com.

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.

Patong Condo for sale:

When only the best will do! 4 bed/pool villa in Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-kept gated community. 410 sq.mtr villa. 812 sq.mtr land. Overlooking lagoon. Beautiful. Call 081 270 4291. Email: thailandmls@ gmail.c om, w w w.phuketpremium realestate.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua:

pool & lake view. Fully furnished, near Kajonkiet International School, Tesco Lotus, Big C. 10 mins to Patong. Move in Mar 2014. Only B99k. Contact: 081 694 4144, 081 307 7247, email: suthipow@yahoo.com

FOR SALE RAWAI BEACH

Single House Special Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

Pool villa for sale or rent:

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

SPECIAL T WIN VILL AS. 3 O R 4 B ED RO O M S, 4 B AT H R O O M S . P O O L , LARGE TERRACE, SMALL GARDEN. LIVING SPACE 400 SQM, LUXURY FURNISHED. PRICE B8,500,000. FREEHOLD.

Five Bed Luxury Villa For Sale: NEW. Beautiful Lakeside Villa

1 Rai Land QUICK Sale in Rawai: Beautiful land with Cha-

note for sale, concrete access road, Land plat, electric & facilities ready to build your home. Direct contact Thai owner K.Dallas (Poy) 089 472 9870 or dchaibut@gmail.com.

in SURIN BEACH. Private Estate. 5 Bedroom En-suite. Unique Architectural Style. Private Pool. THB 35.7m. To view call 083 636 0245 or villasurin7@ gmail.com.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.

Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon,

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land 1 rai + 81 T/W total 1924

sqm. Does not need landscaping sale by owner land location on the top of the Soi. Tel: 084 745 4132, chanote title.

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL: thewhitehousekata@gmail. com. Villa with Pool for Sale: Free-

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1

Seaview Land Patong: Two parcels of superior land 11 rai. Inc seaview. Main road frontage. Ideal for resor t or condominiums. B150 M . N e g o t i a b l e . ( T h a i ) 0 81 3 7 0 8114 or (Ger) 081 892 1108. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com.

N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo

hold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5m pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104SqWah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.

office near Academy for sale, 280 sq metres, Chanote title, 2 beds 3 baths, nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.

tiful 2 story villa has a wrap around balconies 5 bed, 5 bath, swimming pool, office and child play area, movie room, dinning room for 8, maids room and laundry, Sala. Internal area: 472 sq. m. Total area: 1,920 sq. m. Call 081 892 0534.

portunity! 7 studio apartments within beach front development. All 7 apartments, being offered at a discounted price to a total of 18 million baht for all of them. Call: 089 83 98 255. Email: info@lantaestate.net

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

Patong Free Hold Condo:

Villa in Cheng Talay: This beau-

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

Rai is 2.5 MB, total 3 Rai of Land, Mountain View, Chanote, 3 Mins drive to Thanyapura/PIA School, 15 Mins to Airport. Contact Marisa 084 305 6667 or marisar1978@ hotmail.com.

Building 3 storey for sale: THB 26,000,000. Only 300 m. from Kata Beach. 236.25 sqm. 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. For more information call K.Chavarin 089 911 8833/081 866 9253 or email: wkongkeaw@hotmail.com

Kathu, Fully furnished Studio type 29.7 sq.m. on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. By owner. Call 086 105 8144.

3 Gorgeous Lots, Clean Titles: For sale or long lease. 2

Lots on Island-Beachfront (Bungalow-/Housing-Estate) and 1 big Mainland-Mountain property all in very quiet, safe, well maintained locations near Krabi. 089 291 4671.

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai Road.9 year lease: very low rent,strong starting, easy to manage and good return on investment. Price 1MLN. Take this opportunity. Thamad17@yahoo. com. 089 728 4005.

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2

bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale 15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,200 sqm. land, for sale 19.9 mil baht. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground electricity and security, only 800 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Academy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

fullly firnished with Chanote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition. Distant sea views. B5,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com. See phuketpremium realestate.com.

Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom,

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each bedroom. Water tank+pump. External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

B e a u t i f ul V i l l a R awa i: Beautiful 2 bed pool villa with sep maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room or 3rd b/room. Great outdoor entertaining area. 5 minutes to all conveniences. Reduced to B9,500,000. Call 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price: 2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com.

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F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai: Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.

Mission Heights:

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful Beach Land. 081 649 3557.

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner, well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 081 737 3116.

Pool Villa Rawai: 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bathroom European style single storey house with self contained guest house and pool in Rawai on 736m2 plot. Large master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe. Modern western style kitchen with granite tops, built-ins throughout. Established 7 years. Plenty of outdoor living area with several verandahs and under cover car park, air-conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge. Situated about 2km from Chalong circle in a quiet lane 1km from Viset Road. House & Guest house 180 sqm Land area 736sqm (184TW). 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, 4 Bathrooms 7x3.5m salt water pool. Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

Laguna/Layan. Luxury private pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

House on The Corner for Sale: Quiet location and only 500m

from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open - plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Land for Sale:

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership foreverbeyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@yahoo.com.

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

Comfortable 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management service available for investor. Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@ mindproperties.net.

next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with 5

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

372 m2 Ideal for office or appartment / office. All floors with air condition, bathrooms, phone lines, local phone network, internet, cable TV and office furniture. Sell by owner direct. Call 081 958 3310.

3-storey Shophouse:

Patong Tower for Sale:

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.

Nice Villa for Sale: Near Naiyang Beach, 3 bed & 4 bath, jacuzzi, open dining/living room, kitchen, fully furnished, aircon, garden, Sala, swimming pool, car park. Only 8.9MB. 087 091 8331 K. Nah, chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail.com, dreamhousephuket.com.

The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area: 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 living room and kitchen, 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from B9.9 - B12 million. Rent: from B85,000 - B120,000 per month. 088 751 2389.

One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

12 Rai Chanote to sell:

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @ gmail. com.

PATONG condos for sale:

And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.

Beautiful, modern Condos/Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountain views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool vil-

la in Kathu close to international schools. Views over Loch Palm. All bedrooms with aircon and ensuite bathrooms. Two car garage and secluded garden. Chanote title. Call 084 844 0991

Sales - House near By Pass:

2 Storeys single house in Rock Garden 5 Village - By Pass Road. Near town, quiet and safe. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms & housekeeper's room. 2 cars parking. Nice English & German neighbours. Call 089 159 3239.

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

Urgent Sales! Beach front 2 Commercial buildings (3 storeys), 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms Klong Dow beach, Koh Lanta - Krabi. Contact owner directly - negotiable price: 081 270 8622, 084 841 5635.

Luxur y Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: New villa 320sqm

NEW Studio Apt in Kathu:

30 sqm, 1 bedroom, kitchen, washing machine, aircon, balcony, fully furnished. Condo with gym, 24hr security, car park. 5 mins to Patong, Loch Palm golf. Good view. B1.25 million. Call 086 947 1273.

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major department stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. B22 millions per rai. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e-mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

Condominium in Patong for Sale: Less than 1 Km from

the beach, large 2-bedroom apartment with communal swimming pool and balcony. FREEHOLD (can be foreign owned). B7.5M. Call owner 089 724 7211 or julien@phuket immo.com.

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 132MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200310@hot mail.com

Golf Course Land For Sale:

Near British Intl School, 17 rai with public road access. Suitable for resort or housing project. Can be divided. Price: B4.5m per rai. Contact owner 089 724 7211, email: julien@phuketimmo.com.

fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service. Call 08 0 143 529 4, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Swimming pool. Gym.Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa. 4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing 7.5 M House and Pool Bypass Rd: Very clean 5 bedroom,

3 bathroom house with 5 x 10 metre pool 10 minutes south of Central Festival, walking distance to Kajonkiet Bilingual School. To see: 083 301 3470, email: wpdrake@hotmail.com.

Price B8.5 mllion. SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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“Simply more than office rental” Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.

For your private or virtual office

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6m pool. Freehold. Nice. 089 727 5407.

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FO R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata@gmail.com.

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Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

tow n. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.

FO R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUX E APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 . LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Sea View Land for Sale:

Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu: 1.5 Rai flat land at Cape

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots. OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner. B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

Beaut i ful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yel-

low zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

Beach front pool villa for sale. 3 bedrooms, furnished. Contact Siriporn on 089 649 9939.

4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

SeaView near Airport:

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4 floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted. Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen. Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private Penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com. Lovely 6 bedroom/office.Inc: 2 bedroom SC disable flat. Pool, garden, garage, storage. Opp.Tesco in well established area. Priced to sell at B9,000,000. Call 081 270 4291. Email:thailandmls@gmail.com.

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreign-

Rawai 6 Bedrooms:

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

compound Kokyang Estate Phase II, 3 min to Nai Harn beach, modern interior design, garage, developed infrastructure. For more information: phuketbuyhouse.com/1644. Call Elena 084 305 0634.

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

3 - Bed House - Sale or Rent: Sun Palm Village, Chalong.

Lounge, dining kitchen, 3 beds and 2 baths. Private swimming pool and easily maintained grounds. All furniture with fitted kitchen included. Ideal for small family or as rental investment. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keithmarshall747@gmail.com

2 Bed Thai Style House, Rawai: 110m2 Thai Style House, 2

Urgent 6.1 Rai Land for Sale: 6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5

minutes to Naithon Beach. 10 minutes to Naiyang Beach. 10 minutes to Airport. 7 minutes to New Tesco Lotus. - Roadside land and Chanote title. Call 085 793 2718.

Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Office/Study, Upstairs Balcony, Large Car Park, High Walls & Electric Security Gate. MUST SEE! See propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

N i c e H o u s e + Po o l Fo r Sale: House with Pool for sale at

Land & House area 119 sqm. Sale for B13,000,000. Contact 086 036 3944 and 086 282 7457 Khun Touch.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peaceful Nai Harn / Rawai, Balinese Pool Villa, 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, price reduced for quick sale. Please call our Agent 082 420 70 52 or send email to stayonphuket@yahoo.com.

Balinese Pool Villa:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million. Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Reduced for Quick Sale: Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent: One condo unit, half of a deluxe twin house, fully furnished and equipped, set direct on the picturesque lagoon with balcony right over it. 3 bedrooms each with shower/bathroom, roof terrace. Long term rent or sale. 090 487 8084, utaipan@yahoo.com.

Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.

For sale:

Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

Pool Villa for Sale Nai Harn:

Modern, open design villa with a large 9x3 metre pool, 2 floors, nice garden, car park and mountain views, 6 years young, 120 sqm floor, 2 bedrooms, chanote, located close to the centre & beach. Call 085 473 7812.

Land for Sale Cherngtalay: Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all. Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell health reasons. Beautiful home, plot size 892sqm, B20 million. Additional plot 1,372sqm, price B3 million. Best buy in Kamala. No question! Call 0862695108, 0807447625 Thai.

place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

Absolute Beachfront: Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www.facebook. com/Phuket.Beachfront.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc. Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.

Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com. See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

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Last 1 Studio of The Cleat condo (Phase 1) in Krabi Boat Lagoon, low-rise waterfront Condo built around the lagoon with Mangrove, Sea and Marina view and full facilities. Call +66(0)76 238 948.

Condo in Marina:

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2 , 2 0 0 L and , N ai H a r n -B10.9 million for Sale:

Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type, Sales - down payment 250,000 B D Condo Mine Phuket Town by Sansiri. Finished in March 2014.Corner room on the 7th floor with nice view. 2 Bedrooms Call:089 159 3239.

Sales - D Condo Mine:

32 sqm. of the living area, Furnished, 1 Bathroom, Fitted kitchen with dining area, Swimming pool, Restaurant. Call 083 103 3801 (English and Thai).

4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@ yahoo.co.uk.

Hilltop Land for sale, near Mission Hills golf club, was B4.2 million per rai now only B2.99 million per rai, full chanote, water/ elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold. B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

Apartment on Golf Course:

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

World Class Sea Views:

and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

Urgent Sale: 6 rai

Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, sea-view /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M B3.3M. Contact +66 (0) 83 103 3801, 081 415 7774.

Amazing Sea View Penthouse: Panoramic sea view,

Mission Hills. One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.

Land for Sale:

mountain view and Big Buddha. 310 sq metre, 2 beds, 2 baths with option to convert in 3 beds. Contact: Izzy +66(0)86 278 8300 or izzy. serenitygroup@gmail.com.

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Superb Ocean View Lux Penhouse: B148,000 per sqm, 288 sqm of heaven plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minutes walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

Prime Location 35M Lake Front: Fantastic views over the Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach area) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@yahoo.com.

Land Plot for Sale:

BEST SEAVIEW LAND-EVER! www.phuket-land-sale.com

lake and Loch Palm. Very quiet, secluded plot but with all facilities ready to go. 1551 sqm plot, freehold leasehold with full Chanote title. 081 273 6959.

Opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill, Chanote, ca. 36 m x 45 m, sophisticated hillside project, proratable, B8.5 mil direct to owner: 085 65 44 0 11 or 089 40 40 737.

7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

Ocean Front Land: Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895. Email: jospeder@live.no.

Patong Loft Condo:

3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai: 160m2 Private Pool Villa. 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (3 En Suite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Large Balconies & Terrace, Carport. Freehold, Chanote title. 2 minutes from beach! See proper tyforsalephuket.co.uk.

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Land & House for sale: 2.5 rai (N.S.-3 K document) near Kathu waterfall. 2 houses, 1 small house & 2 pools, big garage. 3 way Entrance. B28 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

15 min to Patong and only 10 min to Phuket Town, located at Kathu, total 141 sqw or 564 sqm with ready public utility. Call 081 892 0610, 081 472 0770, tan_ohio@hotmail.com.

Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. Was B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.

O p p o r t uni t y K no c ks:

B24,500,000. Deceased Estate Absolute waterfront. Occupying a stunning location on the east coast of Phuket this five-level villa has panoramic sea views from every level. Renovation work required. 085 793 2667. See exotiqproperty.com. Ref AB-V453, email: dmuir@exotiq.com.

Ur g e n t 2 N ew A p a r tments For Sale: Because

of divorce URGENT RE-SALE 2 brand new apartments. Welcome real buyers No agents. Call on +66 (0) 87 269 2274, Chrismar.

Rawai Half Rai for Sale: Land plot 100 metres to Rawai Beach, about 850 sq.metre. Chanote title deed, private road with sewer, 3 phases electricity and wall around the land. Email: rawai.steen@gmail.com, call 080 530 6880.

A b so lu t e B e ac h Fro n t Land: Songkla district near new

deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

206.4 sqm, Chanote title in Phanason residence(next to Makro). 1 min to Central festival, 5 min to town. Call 084 061 4314, 076 393 965.

Land for sale:

Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested or want a larger size? CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

Patong/Kalim sea view condo: Freehold, 2nd floor, corner unit, stunning sea view, pool, car park, security, best location, ca. 110sqm, 2 bedroom, German kitchen, all new, terrace, only a few metres to beach, B10.6 M 081 824 1385.

East Coast Sea View Land Beachfront land for sale:

2 rai absolute amazing beachfront, few min boat ride from Phuket, facing west to sunset and views of Phuket. B13 million per rai +66 (0) 86 278 8300 or izzy.serenitygroup@ gmail.com.

Patong Condo for Sale:

My condo is ready for immediate sale located at Lotus Residence, a small 3-storey boutique condo of only 12 apartments total. It is located on a southern hillside above Patong Bay. Call 084 436 2540.

Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located

close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice location hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. C ont ac t: At t apong 0 81 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.

Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay. 2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot. Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.

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Native English Teacher: Need experienceed preschool teacher, 10-14 children. Start immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

BISP - Requires Staff: BISP - Requires Summer Camp Staff July 2013 The British International School requires experienced English S u m m e r C a m p S t a f f f o r J u l y. Applicants are required to have a recognised degree and a TEFL qualification. As it is a residential camp overnight boarding duties are required. Camp dates 29th June - 27th July 2013. Applications can be submitted to ppreez@bisphuket. ac.th.

Mandarin Speaking Staff: Sea Bees Diving is urgently seeking Mandarin speaking staff for diving & non-diving positions. Please send your CV and photo to holger@seabees.com.

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d: Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-retired UK/Canadian businessman. Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

Couple Wanted: Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@ gmail.com 076 203 010.

Sales Consultants Wanted: Swiss Ser vice/Phone Operator: Swiss Service / Tele-

Design Studio - Admin Wanted: Design Studio looking for an ambitious and organised person to join our team. Successful applicant will help with general office administration and the planning of photography shoot. Applicant must have an excellent command of English. Email: photomorphic images@gmail.com.

Staffs wanted: 2 Thai nannies/ teachers. 1 Thai cook/cleaner. Must be able to speak English. Contact 084 442 3671.

Villa Manager (Live in): - Good command English in speaking, reading, writing. - Good personality and service minded, hard working. - Able to operate excel/word, in coming-outgoing emails and internet. - Experiences of working in the villa/ require live in. - Leadership and team wok plays. Experiences of housekeeping, F&B, hospitality, maintenance. - Require driving license with own car. Knowledge of basic accounting.

phone Operator .Good level of English. Ability to work under pressure. Good in communication and organisation. Responsible and reliable. Minimum one year experience. Contact: HR Department, email: Humanresources. phuket@swissotel.com or call 076 303 000.

Reception/Admin: Minimum educational level: Diploma. Female age 20 - 35. Talkative, enthusiastic, honest, ability to use computer and internet, ability to communicate in Thai and English and punctual. Contact 081 417 0978.

Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English, customer service skills, knowledge in F&B, HK, front office, Knowledge of computer basic skills, own car with driving license, working in Phang Nga -Natai Beach. Candidate send resume to: hr@luxuryvillasandhomes.com. Office: 6/84 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket 83110. Call 076 527 633, 087 881 0003.

Headteacher/Coordinator wanted: Phuket International is looking for an experienced headteacher / teacher's coordinator. If you have worked in this position before please contact us for more information. Phuket International Kindergarden and School, Chalong. Email: becky201077@gmail. com. Fulltime, flexible, strong leadership and a good team player. The restaurant has an extensive menu with a focus on pizza, burgers and authentic Thai dishes. See phuket adventureminigolf.com.

Chef Wanted:

Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5’, Phuket English TV 'Phuket News TV' and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai and English. ● Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude. ● Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

We offer: ● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@thephuketnews.com Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

Customer Care Representatives: CLBS is looking for German employees. Applicants must have strong communication skills and customer care experience. Please see our website, www.clbs.co.th/jobs for more details.

Document Control Officer: Development Management Group Co., Ltd is searching for a Document Control Officer for our Patong Beach site. This administrative position controls documents and drawings for a construction site and is open for Thai Nationals only. Successful applicants will hold at least a vocational degree or certificate and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in office work. Need proven ability to use MS Office and good English communication skills. Knowledge of engineering or construction is a plus. Call 076 617 763, email: tum@dmg-thailand.com.

Sales Managers And Reps Wanted: Club Tropical Asia is looking for experienced Managers, TO’s & Liners for the expansion of our successful operation in Phuket and Samui. Great product and huge growth potential. 084 847 1320 or salesbt@clubtropicallifestyle.com.

JV Opportunity: JV Partner

Book Keeper/Administrator: Local Christian Foundation is looking for someone to do basic book keeping and administration work. Must have some knowledge of English and computer skills. Immediate start. 086 272 3320.

to do some volunteer work looking after sick, injured and homeless dogs in Thalang area. Contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com

Phuket. Looking for experienced sales staff for new condo project in Surin. Must be able to communicate in English written and verbally. Being available on short notice is a must. Thai nationals only. Email: luc@phuket-tropicalrealestate.com.

Phuket International Kindergarden is looking for a experienced P.E. / Swimming teacher for our primary students. If you are certified in this field and Thai/ Philippine national please apply. Email: becky201077@gmail.com.

We are looking for all sorts of voices male, female, kids to adults. If you think you've got what it takes, read below.

What we require from you is simple: ● Male or female ● English language speaking ● Experience is an advantage but not essential This is a freelance position ONLY and will be paid per shift. The company is expanding therefore opportunities for full time positions may arise in the future.

Please read all the above text before applying and we will only contact those who we think meet the criteria set.

Interested?

Send your demo to: radioadmin@classactmedia.co.th

Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

in Bangtao is looking to hire enthusiastic staff - come and join our happy and healthy environment! Thai English speaking receptionist with basic accounting skills (B20k basic per month) and a customer services assistant to operate the juice bar (B15k basic per month) are required. We are also looking to hire cleaners. Please send CVs with photos to peterantonioni@ gmail.com.

Account ant Require Urgently: Job description: In charge of all payable account, prepare daily payment and monthly report, issuing invoice/tax receipt, do In/Out put VAT for Service department. Contact 076 273 319.

Asst. Sales Manager - Urgent: To join the team of a leading yacht charter company located in the Boat Lagoon Marina Phuket. Thai native, fluent in written and spoken English, pro-active and well organised. 081 968 4188.

Sales Staff Wanted: Looking for a sales professional; active, fit and healthy, sales experience, driven and self motivated. Work is business development in Phuket area for sunblock company. Competitive salary. 083 990 0994.

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New Hot Yoga Studio In Bangtao: New hot yoga studio

Sales Staff Wanted:

P.E. / Swim teacher wanted: Looking for people who love animals: and would like

Phuket’s leading law firm urgently requires a qualified Administrative Secretary. Excellent salary and benefits will be offered to the right c andi date A pply to: c ont ac t@ duensingkippen.com.

Urgently looking for 2 Junior Web/ Graphic Designers. Degree in Graphic design. Skills in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML/DHTML. Send CV and portfolio to jobs@hoteltravel.com.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right partner: Chris on 081 956 2966 or Chrisnphuket@ gmail.com.

Want ed Sal es M anag er:

Administrative Secretary:

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with a commercial focus sought for Phuket based company. New startup delivering a well-established world know building related system licensed exclusively for design, production and installation in Thailand.

Send CV: hr@luxuryvillasand homes.com. 6/84 Srisoonthorn Rd.,Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket See luxuryvillasandhomes.com, call 087 881 0003.

Looking for a sales professional; active, fit and healthy, sales experience, driven and self motivated. Work is business development in Phuket area for sunblock company. Competitive salary. 083 990 0994.

GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income. Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided. Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup. net or call 081 938 8693.

Qualifications:

● Experience in a sales environment, preferably in advertising sales in Thailand ● Thai with good English, written and spoken ● Good computer skills including all Microsoft programs, Basic graphic design

Responsibilities:

● Prepare proposals and sales contracts. ● Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge. ● Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships. ● Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain advertising services. ● Coordinate with company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales. ● Collection of artwork. ● Update company data base and online email server with updated and new contact details. ● Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and networking events. ● Assist accounts with collection of payments, when required. ● Provide on-the-job training to new sales staff. ● Other duties as assigned.

Benefit:

Social security will be paid by company, Phone, Fuel, and Mon – Fri working (08.30 – 18.00) Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume in English indicating qualifications, experience, expected salary with recent photo via email to hr@classactmedia.co.th or fax your resume to 076-612-553

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 100 Fax: 076 612 553

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13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5

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Fu l l y equipped 10m cruiser ready to sail away. Lots of gear & electronics. Sleeps 4. Volvo diesel. Aries windvane. Solar panels. Liferaft. GRP dinghy. ONLY B750,000. kmdelfina@yahoo. com.

meters W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@krabikonnect.com.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: garysmith436@btinternet.com.

Need to sell my SAILBOAT 2 mast 17 meter (50 c.v. Yanmar engine) excellent condition Fully equipped located in Chalong/Phuket valuated price B12 million

Now for quick sale B5.5 million include dinghy Call French: 080 035 1626 English: 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leemarine.net.

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready to berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available. Well protect by sea condition and full facilities provided.Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

Boat Sales and Charters: Want to build or charter your own boat to get out among Phukets many islands for fishing or pleasure? Then please contact the experts on 081 270 4291 or go to www. fishingboatingthailand.com.

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay:

A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.

Charter Boat:

62ft Hatteras Style yacht, 35 + 4 crew, large upper deck includes website: www. char terboatsphuket.com, price B5,370,000 or best offer. email: eastcoastefi@aol.com or 087 889 8044.

Located mid-soi on Bangla, Patong Beach Contact now for best units & special offers on pre-sales. 3 years contract. Price starting B1.7million. Call 08 5887 7414

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Steal For A Quick Sale: 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaft drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro385,000. Call: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

Speedboat for sale - Hull Only: Excellent condition, 12.18m Fiberglass Bowrider, 12mm thick hull, 600ltr fuel tank, 150ltr water tank, licensed for 25 passengers, storage area, manual head, 5 years old, B1.4 million o.n.o, contact 076 362 300 Ext.1801.

Sale New Boat SR-18 Finished: Only B280,000. Samran

2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very

Marine. We are professional boat builders, factory located in Pattaya. This model is SR-18 fully finished. We can delivery to you place. “This price excludes engine”. Call 081 782 0921. Email: nungnapong@ hotmail.com.

successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn Engli sh as A sia devel o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed w it h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n an d t h e C h a - am branch also holds a TEFL license. As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

6.5M RIB: New Hypalon tubing and blue cover. On a fiber glass V shaped hull. 240HP Mercury Giving comfortable cruise at 25-30Kts and 40 Kts Max Ideal for family day trips to beach skiing etc. 081 273 6959.

Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: Only B330,000. Samran

Speed Boat For Sale:

Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 8942124.

Marine. We are professional boat builders, factory located in Pattaya, This model is SR-21 fully finished. We can deliver to your place. “This price excludes engine.” Call 081 782 0921. Email: nungnapong@ hotmail.com.

Speed boat for sale! Now B290,000: 6 metre body Bayliner, 200 HP (EFI) Mercury engine, Yamaha 5 HP back up engine. Blue book. Including: trailer, 2 anchors, and cover, Garmin deep sounder and fish finder brand new. Call 081 477 5637 THAI; 086 283 0082 ENG, RUS.

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar / Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established. Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities. B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop:

KOH LIPE Dive Center for sale: URGENT SALE Speedboat

Ready to cruise. Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design. New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail. com.

Yamaha 200HP4s, Coltri Sub compressor, Nitrox system, 16 BCD, 11 regulators, 32 tanks, website, renewed TAT, buildings, 5 rooms for rent. Asking price 120,000 USD. 084 399 8978.

Guest house & Business: For sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 K document) next to Swissotel Kamala. 500 m from Kamala beach. B32 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

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PHUKET ICON BUSINESS FOR SALE

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY FOR SALE … ICES CO LTD ERSAL SERV IV N ORLD U W T E E H K T U PH N WITH IO T C E N N O HT C PANDS YOUR FREIG S PHUKET EX A G IN W O R G

PHUKET, THAILAND SELF STORAGE, POTRA COM, PRE-FAB 470,000 USD

 20 YEAR PROFITABLE OPERATION Restaurant / Guesthouse: Established restaurant covering two shop houses with private terrace and owners apartment or 8 room guesthouse. Freehold (no lease/rent). Includes all equipment and newly renovated kitchen. Contact for details. Projected ROI 4 years. Call 081 956 3166.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Restaurant/Pub: For sale in Bang Tao Beach Road. Get 10 year contract, great location 50m from Best Western Hotel & Beach. Full furniture and equipment. Price B2.5 million. Call 087 893 8590, Email: somtom_landandhouse@yahoo.de

Pa t o n g N ew H o t e l f o r Longterm Lease: 40 rooms URGENT Boutigue Hotel for Lease: A small boutigue Patong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

Business for sale

with full furnished, TV, fridge, aircon, hot water, swimming pool, restaurant and spa. Located in Soi Nanai villa. Contact 086 300 9406.

Sport Club for Sale by Owner: Set on 4 rai land with

full chanote title. Include tennis court, volleyball court, fishing lake, game room, restaurant and bar and separate guest bungalow for sale or long term lease. Call +66 81 569 6026, +61 498 248 656 (English & Thai) Email:patbittersweet@gmail. com. See www.phuketsport.com.

Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com. Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala. 40

metres to the beach. 10 rooms with full furnishings. Restaurant 54 seat. Price B8 million. For more information call 081 396 0033.

3 Business For Sale: Good location, Rawai Area. 1) Big Bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 60 pax, parking: 10 vehicles, good business. 2) Massage parlor – leased out 3) Beauty salon: fully equipped. Lease 8 years+6 months left on lease - Have owned business for 8 years - Sale: 2.9 MB. Negotiable! 087 892 6204, 091 654 1720.

Tile I t: Thalang. Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique. Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com..

CARS FOR SALE Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

Isuzu Dmax: Farang Food Paradise:

Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact:

Toyota Vios For Sale: 2007 lady owner perfect condition B359,000. Tel 081 125 1873, gordon_asia@hotmail. com.

WRITE YOUR CLASSIFIED PREMIUM: PAY ONCE PER MONTH B2,799+VAT. PAY ONCE PER MONTH WILL RUN ONLINE FOR 30 DAYS AND IN 4 ISSUES OF THE PRINT EDITION PER MONTH. *INCLUDES 1 PICTURE IN THE PAPER AND 10 PICTURES ONLINE.

5 In 1 Business For Sale: 25 year lease for sale. Well situated in fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

Good location, 1 1/4 Rai. 1) Jungle bar, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, seating: 65 pax, parking: 15-16 vehicles, good business. 2) Beauty salon: fully equipped. 3) Massage pallor. 4) Restaurant. 5) Indoor pub: fully equipped, stage, seating: 70 pax. Lease for 8 years+6 months left on lease. Sale: 5.7 MB. Negotiable! Contact: five.business@yahoo. com, 091 654 1720, 087 892 6204, (Russian) 085 709 9191 (Thai) (English) 091 654 1720.

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop

is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com.

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bar for sale in Soi Bel Air. Wally Bar, all stock, T.V. sound system, beer boxes and fridges included in sale, rent, only B10,000 monthly. Only B600,000 ono. 086 725 0771.

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Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq

metre+building+10 bed+10 bath+2 restaurants. Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@ yahoo.com.

Good location, Rawai Area -1) Restaurant – 40 pax - leased out 2) Indoor pub: fully equipped, disco - stage, seating:70 pax. Lease - 8 years+6 months left on lease.Sale:2.9 MB Negotiable. 087 892 6204, 087 244 1322, 091 654 1720.

2 Business For Sale:

Cement Production Plant:

Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery. Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.

Online upgrades:

Website link B199

Print upgrades:

Extra lines B99

Urgent banner B199 Box B199

Colour Background B199

Colour Headlines B199

G u e s t h o u se Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract(fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area. Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

INCLUDE NOVOSTI PHUKETA PHUKET’S ONLY RUSSIAN NEWSPAPER (FREE TRANSLATION TO RUSSIAN) B1,699+VAT.

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Commuter Van For Sale:

2012 Toyota Commuter Van – Low mileage 13,500 Kilo Meter. Loaded, leather seats, Back Up camera, Video System. Only B900,000. Contact via email: martin@phuketfish boat.com.

PET HOSPITAL

Backgammon: Play-

ers Wanted. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketcon nection@yahoo.com

Nissan NV 1.6 Pick up:

Had car for 6 years, no problems, excellent condition engine, body, automatic, overnight lock, very good ride. Pure Honda rotary mower, like new. B150,000. Call English 082 516 8717, Thai 086 079 0890.

Mercedes E220 For Sale:

Mercedes E220 Year 1995 for urgent sale, great condition, always ser viced on time, drives like a dream. Price: B370,000 negotiable. Contact: Mr. Lee on 081 803 7189.

CHILDREN’S CLUB

Motorbike Trailer with Tow bar: Professionally built motorbike trailer, with tow bar and coupling. Cost B45,000 to build, will sell for B25,000. Ideal for dog caring or shopping. Very stable. Please ring 084 858 1917.

MOVING & STORAGE

Chaofah Pet Hospital: 8/28–29 Moo 9, Chaofah East Road. Contact 076 283 365.

POOL TABLES

Looking for a VISA Service? Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@ gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.

PET ADOPTION

Family sports and leisure club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstartphuket. com.

FunStart:

Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006:

My name is Tida, only the other day my owner told me to find a new home that she had enough of me and I’m too old or she will put me outside, can you believe that after 3 years of faithful service I took her wherever she wanted to go and never never let her down once.

One hand, private. Only 96,000 km. Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile. B220,000. Contact Yupin English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

CHILDCARE

Phuket’s oldest international childcare facility. High-quality, time-proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-8. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076 384 638, 080 624 7060. Website: www.budsphuket.com.

Buds Nursery:

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto:

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PC&H keep Super Six lead FOOTBALL

KTM Phuket v Phuket Serenity Villas: 6 – 3 New team KTM Phuket continued their climb up the table with this decisive win against a lackluster PSV team.

uper Six Division 1 favorites Phuket Condos & Homes stayed at the top of the table with a win against Shakers, but failed to open a gap on contenders Joy Dive and Great Bangkok, who both won their games this round. Rose United defeated Sovrana to stay at the top of Division 2, while Daohang continue to dominate Division 3. Division 1 Pita Bar Phuketeers v Seduction: 2 – 0 Pita Bar went into this game as the favorites against Seduction, who are still looking for their first win of the season. Pita Bar finally broke the stalemate in the second half and went on to claim the three points. Phuket Condos & Homes v Shakers FC: 8 – 1 There was no stopping PC&H as they slotted in eight goals past the stunned Shakers team, who managed to claw back

just one goal. PC&H have now netted 31 goals in just six games, while they’ve only had six scored against them. TT Boys v Joy Dive FC: 1–4 In a match between two understrength squads, Joy Dive found the most energy to secure a win and keep them in the pack at the top of the table. Irish Times v Great Bangkok: 1 – 3 Another win for new team Great Bangkok, keeping them in second place on the table. Irish Times, meanwhile, are

still looking for their first win of the season. Division 2 Rose United v Sovrana Lounge Bar: 4 – 3 Rose United stayed on target for promotion with this narrow 4-3 win against the solid Sovrana Lounge Bar team (formerly Fruit Ninjas). Big Apple & Pita v 9th Floor: 4 – 1 A relatively even game, but Big Apple & Pita showed more class in front of goal and earned a three goal advantage and victory.

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Mew FC v Nong Ice FC: 5–2 Mew FC climbed to third place on the table, frustrating the Nong Ice team who have just two points from five games.

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Shakers FC

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Seduction

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Irish Times

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Raum-pheun Coffee Club v Two Chefs: 7 – 5 Raum-pheun CC climbed out of the relegation zone with this narrow victory against Two Chefs. Grizzly’s FC v Daohang FC: 4 – 7 Daohang FC continued their unstoppable run, this time against second-placed Grizzly’s FC. Bat Fire v Banana FC: 3–3 A close game ending in a drawn score between the two Thai teams.

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Big Apple & Pita

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Gang Junior

Phuket Serenity Villas

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Sovrana Lounge Bar

Mr Moo

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Grizzly’s FC

Mew FC

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Two Chefs

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Raum-pheun Coffee Club

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Bat Fire

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Banana FC

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Nong Ice FC

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What’s all the talk? SURF SPOT

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and clear though, no matter what the shape, size or power of the wave – it’s just all about being in the big blue. After the last two weeks of storms the ocean is back to its lovely self with plenty of fun waves on all beaches for all levels of abilities. Want to know more? Email: info@ skylaphuket.com Tim’s Tip: when you’re paddling for a wave and you think you’re on it, do two more paddles just to make sure.

Some of the Phuket hashers in Rawai last weekend, which included great panoramic views, steep hills to climb and a stream to cross. The hot and humid afternoon was cooled by a heavy downpour just as the run ended. Photo: Katie Wellington

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Run 1427: 4pm, Saturday, June 29 Hares: Manneken Pis, 15 Gets You 20, Jeanneken Pis Directions: Patong View Point. From Nanai Road in Patong go uphill at Nanai Bridge on 50 Pee Road (HHH signs). Drive 300 metres, turn right at HHH sign. The laager site is 200 metres further along. Park on the left side of the road, do not damage the water pipes or the takraw field at the laager site. More info: phuket-hhh.com

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moving from land out to sea) which makes the ocean clean, smooth and creates a tube inside the wave (green room). What’s not good is a wave that hits the shore, breaking at the same time (dumper). Waves are naughty too, and sometimes they tease you as they start to peel and look like they will break but then fade away to nothing ( fat one). The dictionary of surf jargon stretches longer than your grandad’s nose hair, but at least now you will have a few crazy adjectives up your sleeve. The school bell rings loud

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A FAT ONE, A PEELER, a dumper, the green room, what are these crazy people talking about? Surfers seem to have their own language, and when they talk sometimes sounds like a regurgitated sentence of adjectives. Listen up, potential surf groms, and I’ll let you in on a secret: sure we are crazy, but these mixed enthusiastic words to describe our passion are actually quite accurate. Waves are formed out at sea by storms and move in a clear direction, helped by the wind. When the force of these waves hit something like a rock or a sand bar, they build up and fall on top of themselves, creating the necessary ingredients for surfing. Now, depending on what a particular wave hits, how deep the water is, and if there is any wind around will determine the shape of that breaking wave. Ideal conditions for a surfer would be a consistent rolling swell of waves hitting a reef or sand bar that is shaped on an angle, so the wave breaks (peeler) from left to right or vice-versa. To top it off we want an off-shore wind (wind

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Islanders beat Rayong Utd 1-0 FOOTBALL

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PTT Rayong FC

Bangkok FC

Singh Tarua FC

Phuket FC

Nakon Rachasima FC

Trat FC

Saraburi FC

Nakhon Pathom United

BBCU FC

Krabi FC

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Ayutthaya FC

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Khon Kaen FC

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Siam Navy

-8

Rayong FC

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Sri Racha FC

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TTM FC

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Phuket FC’s Geoffrey Doumeng during Saturday’s away win. Photo: Kazira Hans

Rayong United

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Watcharapong tried several shots from distance, one of which seemed to hit the hand of a Rayong defender, but the referee didn’t spot it. Then, on the 20 minute mark, the Phuket ‘Hulks’ fans who had travelled to Rayong for the match were left roaring with joy as midfielder Geoffrey Doumeng sent the ball for ward to Thongchai Kuenkhunthod, who clipped it from the left into the Rayong’s goal area – where Giorgi was waiting to tap the ball in, putting Phuket in the lead. Rayong now changed their tactics to a full-on attack. In one dangerous attack, Nithirot ran along the right towards Phuket’s goal line, then tried to cross the ball back to his teammates, but the effort was stopped by Sato

Chana had another shot inside Rayong’s penalty box. He missed but the ball bounced to Giorgi, who tried to volley it into the goal, only for the shot to be saved by Rayong’s keeper. In the last five minutes Rayong attacked with everything they had in an effort to score an equliser. They almost had one when Phuket’s keeper Adisak Doungsri punched at an incoming ball that bounced back in front of Rayong’s Wuttipan Pantalee. He fired it straight back in, but his shot hit the crossbar and bounced away. In a nerve-jangling incident, when a Rayong player got the ball and tried to take it back towards Phuket’s goal, Wutthipong tackled him with two feet and swept the opposing player off the ground.

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huket FC secured a much needed win in a relatively close Yamaha League One match against bottom-placed team Rayong United, known as the “Elephant Warriors.” The Phuket FC players took to the field at the Rayong Provinical Stadium on Saturday, June 22, wearing a new away kit with orange shirts and black shorts, which seemed unfamiliar to fans. The Islanders wasted no time in going on the attack. Watcharapong Jan-ngam and Tossapol Karnpluk tried to advance down the right flank but the long balls they sent in towards the Rayong goal were cleared by the capable centre-backs. Elsewhere on the pitch, former Phuket players Marcio Santos and Nithirot Sokhuma, who now play for Rayong United, seemed to cause a lot of trouble for the Islanders by taking the play forward. Nithirot often stole the ball from the Phuket players, and the pair gave Islanders defender Yusuke Sato a run for his money as he moved to counter their attacks. After 10 minutes of play, Phuket found they couldn’t get into their ground game because of rain showers and a wet pitch, and resorted to long balls for Giorgi Tzimakuridze and Chana Sonwiset, but the tactic didn’t work out.

and Nene Bi Tra Sylvestre. Phuket now fell back into their own half, waiting to break on the counter attack. On one of these, the impressive Doumeng strolled past five Rayong players only to see a sixth steal the ball just before he took his shot. Wa t ch a r a p o n g l a t e r charged down a long pass from Giorgi but missed the goal by inches, and Chana Sonwiset had an opportunity in a one-on-one with Rayong’s keeper – but the goalie slid out to grab the ball from the striker’s feet before he could shoot. Just before half-time, Doumeng sent the ball to Chana who passed to Giorgi, who dove for a header but missed. In the second half Rayong United sent on their star

player Valci Junior to try and score an equaliser, but their tactics remained the same. Marcio Santos sent a long ball forward for Valci to chase down and, but Sato and Nene Bi stood tall in defence and foiled the attack. Ten minutes into the second half, Rayong United sent on David Le Bras to help Valci in the attack. The two highly-skilled players caused more problem for Nene Bi and Sato, but without team support the Rayong forwards couldn’t do much more. With half an hour left, Chana put the ball into the Rayong net after collecting Giorgi’s pass from a goalmouth scramble, but the referee ruled the goal offside. Phuket kept up their attacks, and 10 minutes later

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At this point the Rayong fans were delighted, as they expected a penalty would be awarded to them. But instead the referee pulled out a yellow card and booked Rayong’s player for diving. The final whistle blew a few seconds later, giving Phuket FC the win and moving them up to fifth place in the league. Phuket FC next play at home against Nakhon Rachasima FC, the sixth placed team in the First Division, at Surakul Stadium at 6pm tomorrow, Saturday, June 29. The Phuket News is the official media partner for Phuket FC, and publishes the Match Guide available at each home game for FREE.

Perth team to tour Phuket RUGBY UNION TH E PH U K ET LOM AS youth rugby team will host a top Australian side in July. A team from the Perthbased Joondalup Brothers club will visit the island for a week, from July 8 to July 13, for a cultural and sporting experience. The touring side will play two 15-a-side games against the Phuket Lomas on Tuesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 11, before taking part in a 10-a-side tournament against the Lomas, Krabi and Surat Thani squads. The visiting Australian players will also take part in charity work with the Phuket Lomas’ sponsors, the Asia Center Foundation, as well as participate in dragon boat

racing and Muay Thai training while on the island. The Joondalup Brothers RUFC are based in the northern suburbs of Perth in Western Australia. The nucleus of their touring U15 team has been together for

a number of years and have recently been joined by some exciting new players. Lately the squad has enjoyed a high level of success, and took the West Australian U14 minor and major titles in 2012.

Their tour to Phuket has been arranged by coaches Kim “Dafydd” Williams and Ken McDougall, and team manager Hendrik DeBeer, along with several parents whose hard work helps support the club.

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Isan skipper faces Pacific test SAILING Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

young sailor who followed his dreams f rom la nd lo cke d northeast Thailand to the shores of Phuket will soon embark on the voyage of a lifetime, when he takes part in the Transpac 2013 ocean race from San Francisco to Hawaii next month. “Find something you love and do it,” says 29-year old Patinyakom Buranrom, known as ‘Ging’, who comes from Mahasarakham province, in the heart of Thailand’s northeastern Isan region. After studying in Bangkok, he moved to work in Phuket – where he was introduced to sailing for the first time, and was especially impressed by the role of captain on the large ocean-going yachts. Soon Ging started sailing with friends from his workplace, and competing as racing crew in the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta races. Now he’s about to achieve his dream of deep ocean racing when he represents Thailand as co-skipper of the 40-foot

Racing pair: Sansiri co-skippers Patinyakom ‘Ging’ Buranrom (left) and Michael Spies, the yacht’s owner. yacht Sansiri in the Transpac race, alongside Sydney-Hobart Race veteran Michael Spies, the Sansiri’s owner. The Sansiri team, sponsored by giant Thai property developer Sansiri PLC, will compete against 58 boats and some of the best sailors in the world when they leave San Francisco on July 8 and race for the finish line at Honolulu,

a distance of 2,225 nautical miles (4,100 km) across the Pacific Ocean. Mr Patinyakom left Phuket for the United States last week, to complete the team’s preparations for the race. “I am so excited about this,” he told The Phuket News before his departure. “I’ve joined about 20 to 30 racing competitions in Asia,

and the Phuket King’s Cup was the largest, but now the Transpac 2013 race will be the best of my life.” “This race is a long way and the co-skippers take turns sailing the boat. The whole race could take 12 to 14 days, because we can’t just sail directly to our destination, but have to plan our course depending on the weather and

the wind.” Mr Patinyakom said he was honoured to be the Thai co-skipper of a foreign professional crew, and said they were one of the top teams in the Transpac race this year. Life on the boat during the race will be strict, with the crew members getting only two to four hours sleep per watch. To save weight

and maximise speed, the Sansiri is racing with just five crew members, instead of the usual eight: navigator Richard Hudson, helmsman Hugh Haliburton, Wayne Powell on foredeck, and Mr Spies and Mr Patinyakom as co-skippers. Other weight saving measures include rationing food and water, and bathing in sea water. “There are many techniques we’ve prepared. If our boat is lighter, then absolutely our boat can be faster than the others.” Sansiri PLC’s social director Ob-Oom Chutrakul said the group had chosen Mr Patinyakom as co-skipper of the Sansiri to compliment the skills of Mr Spies. “Sansiri is Michael’s boat, and Sansiri PLC support the security and equipment on the boat through Michael. Michael has experience in many competition but in this competition he has not had success yet.” “Micheal would only choose Ging [as co-skipper] and since I didn’t want to lose this opportunity I found the budget to support them. And I believe they can win,” Mr Ob-Oom said.

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Island kids win with ‘Plus One’ SPONSORED SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED in Phuket’s Thalang district two years ago, the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has been committed to providing a positive influence and sporting inspiration for the island’s children and the local community at large. Over that time it’s been thrilling to see how Phuket has grown and how sports have inspired people across the province. TSLC currently provides a variety of sport camps and events where young athletes can improve and enhance their performance, no matter what their age or ability. They are also an opportunity to experience the excitement of participating in sports at a competitive level. But they’ve also seen too many talented young athletes give up their favourite sports at a young age, whether from a lack of support, the financial burden to their families, or time limitations. To address this problem, TSLC established their ‘Plus One’ corporate social re-

sponsibility programme to help local athletes and their families financially so they can afford to take part in training sessions and participate in competitions. It has become the foundation of TSLC’s charity work on the island. From last year’s Ironkids competition to the Thanyapura Rocket Science Swim Championship and the recent Superkidz Aquathlon hosted in June, the Plus One programme has provided opportunities for many local kids to train with TSLC’s certified coaches and join the races. TSLC is also working closely with teachers from local schools, including the Muang Thalang and Ban Bangtao schools, to support students with training sched-

ules and equipment, event participation, and transport – as well as encouraging their passion for sport. Many of those children are now progressing well in their sporting skills and fitness, and some are even on their way to becoming professional athletes – a true inspiration for everyone at TSLC. TSLC is now expanding its Plus One programme to encourage more local athletes, by giving them a safe, high-quality environment to improve their skills, and the motivation and inspiration they need to pursue their sporting dreams and achievements. For more information on Plus One, please contact TSLC’s Kaye by email at: nathaphat.a@thanyapura.com

The Thanyapura Superkids Triathlon series, presented by Class Act Media, is a new series of multi-sport events for children and adults being staged on the island for the first time this year. In addition to the Aquathlon held at Thanyapura in June, three more Superkidz race days are scheduled in the current series: a running race day on September 1, a duathlon race on October 5, and the full Superkidz Triathlon race on March 8, 2014.

Phuket sides take Krabi rugby titles RUGBY UNION

he Phuket Vagabond rugby team and the Phuket Lomas girls U19 side both won their division titles at the TRU Southern Regional Rugby 7s Championships in Krabi last weekend (June 22-23). Both sides will now go on to the national Rugby 7s championships in Bangkok in August. The Vagabonds made a clean sweep of the competition in their category, without dropping a point in their two group games, the first a 41-0 victory against Prince of Songkla Rugby from Hat Yai, and the second a 34-0 win against

Plai Paraya. In the semi finals the Vagabonds faced a determined Krabi side, but saw them off with a decisive final score of 21-7. In Sunday’s final match, the Vagabonds played Surat Thani and won easily, 26-0, taking the cup and the Rugby 7s champion crown for Southern Thailand The Phuket Lomas girls U19s side were just as impressive in their route to the final, beating Krabi in their opening game 17-14, and then Kanchanadit 19-5. In their category final they beat Surat Thani 19-12 to take the girls’ U19s crown. The Phuket Lomas boys sides were unlucky after win-

ning through to the finals on first day, although both sides finished runners-up in their respective categories. The Lomas U19 boys won both their opening game, first against Surat Thani (14-7) and then against Krabi (15-5), but lost to Surat in the final 17-7. The Phuket Lomas U15 boys also won their first game against Surat (17-5) and drew their game against Krabi (1212), but then lost the final against Krabi by 12-7. The winning teams from the Southern championships will now go on to the National Rugby 7s Championships in Bangkok over the weekend of August 10-11, in pursuit of the National Rugby 7s title.

MTB Hashers hit the hills A GROUP OF PHUKET mountain bike enthusiasts are combining their love of cycling with their love of a social life, in an organised sporting and drinking club inspired by the popular Hash House Harriers movement. Organiser Allan Mossop says the group provides the same “misdirection” as the foot-based Hash House Harriers, and they are looking for like-minded souls interested in regular mountain bike rides and having a few drinks afterwards, “a much healthier and social option

than sitting in a bar doing the same.” Mr Mossop says the bike hash has riders from a wide cross-section of the community, and he’s pleased that many Russians have recently joined. Riders who don’t own a bike can hire them through the MTB Hash group for B250 per day. The Phuket MTB Hash meets once a month. The rides usually start at 3pm and finish by 4.30 pm, followed by food and refreshments. “We would like to promote riding off-road on the

island, as opposed to the boring folks who do triathlons on whippet bikes and never get dirty, or lost, or pi**ed,” jokes Mr Mossop. In the last meet they hit trails around Mai Khao, followed by a swim on the beach. They next meet on July 20, and will hold their big gathering of the year in August on Koh Yao Yai. For more information, see the group’s website at www. phuketmountainbike.com or contact Allan “Toolbox” Mossop by emailing him at: allan@pipsphuket.com

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‘Le Tour’ gears up for 100th race CYCLING

he historic 100th edition of the Tour de France gets underway this weekend, with the sport of cycling seeking to move out of the long shadow cast by the Lance Armstrong doping scandal with a celebration of cycling’s most famous race. This year’s edition, which starts on the Mediterranean island of Corsica tomorrow (June 29), is the first since the US rider was sensationally stripped of his record seven Tour wins after being exposed as a serial drug cheat. The downfall of the worldfamous Texan left a void in the Tour honours list from 1999 to 2005 and plunged cycling into crisis and self-examination over its drug-addled past. But in contrast to the pessimism surrounding cycling over the last year, the build-up to the opening 213-kilometre stage of “La Grande Boucle” has been celebratory.

Commemorative books have been published and exhibitions mounted on the centenary of the annual race that has become a French national symbol. Celebratory concerts and chances for amateur cyclists to ride stages before the professionals are also planned, as the 198 riders race 3,404 kilometres over three weeks to the finish in Paris on July 21. This year’s Tour is shaping up to be a head-to-head battle between 2012 runner-up Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador. Na i r obi- b o r n Br it o n Froome, dubbed the “White Kenyan”, and Spain’s Alberto Contador are likely to be challenged by 2011 champion Cadel Evans of Australia and Spain’s world number one, Joaquim Rodriguez. Last year’s winner Bradley Wiggins – Froome’s compatriot and Team Sky team-mate – is a notable absentee after withdrawing through injury.

out a podium finish for the 2010 winner as he returns from a lengthy absence with injury. That leaves Contador, Evans and Rodriguez as Froome’s closest challengers in a race which features six stages in the high mountains and three

Vincenzo Nibali, who was third last year, opted this year to concentrate on the Giro d’Italia, a decision which paid off as he secured his maiden Grand Tour win. Lu xembu rge r A ndy Schleck will saddle up on Corsica but his team has ruled

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Britain’s “White Kenyan” Chris Froome during this year’s Tour de Romandie in April. Photo: AFP/Fabrice Coffrini

Pts

NRL

Hawthorn

1430 1000

ACT Brumbies

415

141

Rabbitohs

362

147

Geelong Cats

1389 1100

Chiefs

383

100

Melbourne Storm

319

113

Fremantle

1057

799

Bulls

367

104

Sydney Roosters

324

139

Essendon

1267

963

Queensland Reds

307

Sea Eagles

251

Sydney Swans

1198

920

Cheetahs

345

Gold Coast Titans

296

Richmond

1202 1007

Crusaders

338

Sharks

229

Collingwood

1152 1062

NSW Waratahs

399

Bulldogs

290

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Port Adelaide

1143

989

Blues

298

Canberra Raiders

272

-36

Carlton

1211 1036

Hurricanes

303

-46

Newcastle Knights

288

West Coast Eagles

1238 1110

Sharks

285

Penrith Panthers

271

Adelaide Crows

1108 1070

Stormers

264

Brisbane Broncos

270

-3

Gold Coast Suns

1031 1114

Melbourne Rebels

344

-134

Warriors

276

-66

North Melbourne

1177 1100

Western Force

246

-105

Cowboys

240

-37

Brisbane Lions

932

1225

Southern Kings

255

-179

Dragons

208

-64

St Kilda

1004 1118

Highlanders

276

-98

Wests Tigers

194

-175

915

1247

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214

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While Froome has pointed to the “six or seven guys” who could “be competitive”, he believes Contador is his main threat. In comparison, Contador has endured a tougher, less successful season on the road than his British rival. The gulf in race form between the pair was evident during the Criterium du Dauphine, during which Contador finished a distant 61st in the time trial. It was a remarkably poor result for a man who over the years has sealed overall victory with blistering individual performances over the clock. Contador indicated days later, however, that he was confident of reaching peak condition when the going gets tough in July. “The form is perfect, I’m arriving just where I want to be. I calculate that I am at 75 per cent and I wouldn’t change a thing for the condition I have now,” he said AFP

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time trials, including a team event in the south coast city of Nice. But “El Pistolero” Contador, one of only a handful of riders to have won all three Grand Tours, has had little opportunity this year to fire his imaginary victory gun as he crosses the finish line. In contrast, Froome has won the Tour of Oman, the Tour de Romandie, the Criterium International, as well as the Criterium du Dauphine, setting him up as the leading contender for the yellow jersey. “So far this year I feel we’ve ticked all the right boxes in the build-up to the Tour de France,” he said. “Winning those races in their own respect – those are not small races – has given me a lot of confidence. “I feel as if I’m in fantastic condition coming into the last week. I’ve got the backing of a fantastic team. I don’t think at this point I could ask for too much more.”

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