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Frustration in Patong at the greed of corrupt government officers is heading for boiling point as a local businessman denies he is the bagman for the officials, but reveals that graft payments now total about B50m a month to 17 different people.

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Spiralling corruption sparks Patong anger Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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he mystery of the origins of the anonymous letter accusing local businessman Chart Jindapol of being the bagman for a network of corrupt government officials still hangs in the air, but it appears to be symptomatic of growing anger over the greed of officials, particularly in Patong.

The growing feeding frenzy has echoes of the time, a dozen years ago, when police corruption in Patong got so far out of hand that the Royal Thai Police had to send in a “fireman” – Lt Col Paween Pongsirin – to damp down the greed.

He succeeded, but now the greed is back, it seems.

Mr Chart had denied being bagman for a variety of officials, though he does seem to

Behind the fun facade is a tower of graft, say locals. know a considerable amount about the system of corruption that entertainment venue owners must negotiate if they want to stay open beyond the legal closing hour of 2am – which most of them do – or sell pirated goods, employ illegal workers or engage in other dodgy business.

Mr Chart said that he had received many complaints

from Patong business people that the corruption has become a feeding frenzy, with bribes being demanded by 17 different government offices.

Collectively, he said, business people – doing illegal business or doing legal business in illegal hours – pay B50 million a month in bribes. The Phuket News was told by the owner of one entertainment business

that he coughs up B250,000 a month in order to stay open after the 2 am closing time.

Mr Chart suggested – not a new idea – that Patong should be declared a special zone with later closing times. This would bring light into the dark underbelly of Patong, he said, and would allow the government to reap taxes, rather than all the payments for staying open late going into the pockets of “selfish individuals”.

Why Mr Chart was targeted in the letter was not clear.

Weerawit Kuresombut, President of Patong Entertainment Association, told The Phuket News, “I know Chart Jindapol, though not well. I’ve never heard his name in connection with taking bribes in Patong.”

Businessman Prab Keesin agreed. “I am a Patong person. I have never met Chart

Jindapol – never in my entire life. I have never heard his name involved with collecting bribes in Patong.”

But people are getting angry about the graft. A senior Patong businessman, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “Phuket is like a gold mine that everyone in the country wants to come and exploit, especially government officials.

“The bribes are just too much for us – we can accept paying some bribes, but not so much as now.

“They [government officials] don’t care anything for Phuket.

“I would like to give you my name, but honestly, I can’t trust anyone. We have reported the massive bribes we have to pay, to provincial departments, even to government ministers when they have visited Phuket.

But nothing has changed.

“They should not just come down here to eat, and then go again, leaving s**t for Phuket people.”

But Mr Prap, son of Mayor Pian Keesin, and named recently by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) Director as being “influential”, noted that there are two sides to the situation.

“We can’t blame only the officials because it takes two to make a quarrel. We have to blame both sides – the business people and the officials.

“Me, I don’t blame anyone.

In my opinion, it’s the law [relating to closing hours] that needs to be amended to be compatible with each place.

“When the law is not appropriate, it can give an opportunity to someone who wants to take advantage.”

Man runs in front of car, BMW driver shocks German expat caught with RETIRED GER MAN ex­pat Wolfgang Siebeck had a bizarre experience in Kathu on Wednesday morning (August 28) when a man ran out in front of the car he was driving, in what appears to be a suicide attempt.

Mr Siebeck, who has lived in Phuket for around 18 years, told The Phuket News he was driving toward Phuket Town along the Tesco Lotus-Kathu road when a man, named Golf, ran out in front of the car he was driving.

“He jumped in front of my car like he was trying to

commit suicide. Was he trying to kill himself?”

Mr Siebeck pulled over after hitting Golf and police soon arrived. Golf was taken to Vachira Hospital with minor injuries.

Golf was riding on a motorbike with a man named Mr Pichet, and one other.

They stopped at the side of the road so Mr Pichet could urinate. Soon after, Golf was hit by the car.

Thungthong Police said officers would question Golf further about the incident.

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POLICE M A N N I NG A check­point near the Heroines Monument on Tuesday night night (August 27) as part of a continuing drive against a variety of crimes, stopped a BMW car and seized 10,000 Alprazolam pills – better known as the anti-anxiety drug Xanax.

The driver, 34-year-old Warawut Kulphan, admitted he had picked up the drugs from a house in Baan Promphan in Pa Khlok, and was taking them to distribute in the Karon area.

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overnment officials last Friday (August 23) met to bring each other up to date on progress with Phuket’s Sirinart Marine National Park encroachment investigation, and it was announced that six additional land plots on the island have now been included in the probe.

The investigation was launched almost 15 months ago by the then-Director of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), Damrong Pidech.

When Mr Damrong retired in October, the investigation, in which 11 sites totalling around 600 rai had been targeted, was suspended. It was revived in February this year when the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) was brought into the investigation team, potentially giving it much sharper teeth.

The DSI – if it takes on the encroachment cases as “special” – can arrest people and compel cooperation from government departments, both powers the DNP lacks. The DSI also has experts in interpreting aerial photographs. The DNP does not.

Friday’s meeting brought together DSI and DNP officials,

The terraced land above Nai Yang Beach is among the new cases being investigated. along with representatives of the park management.

In addition to the 11 pieces originally targeted by Mr Damrong, another six totalling 600 rai are now being examined, and it seems that already four of these have been established as having illegitimate land deeds.

All seventeen pieces together represent about 10 per cent of the entire area of the park that has allegedly been stolen.

Pol Lt Col Prawuth Wongseenil of the DSI said, “It has been proposed that we take two of the first 11 cases – involving the Trisara resort and the Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach – as special cases.”

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seen by The Phuket News showed that in these two cases it was proposed that the land titles be rescinded and all those involved in the issue of the titles be prosecuted.

In the other nine cases, investigations are still not complete.

But, said Col Prawuth, “I think we have to find more information first before taking these cases to the committee [of the DSI that decides whether to declare cases as ‘special’].

“Those two areas have been turned into hotels. Before judging in each case, we will use the expertise of many departments to check.”

He told The Phuket News that charges had been laid with

the local police, but that the cases had not gone to court, which is why Sirinart Park officials had asked the DSI to take them on as special cases.

Sermyos Sommun, Deputy Director-General of the DNP, said, “We have followed all the legal avenues in the 11 cases and … we will certainly keep following these cases.

“Now we have six more cases, of which four, we are sure, are clear cases of encroachment on Sirinart National Park.”

Cheewapap Cheewatham, Chief of Sirinart Park, said, “For the other two, one of which has a Sorkor1 paper and the other a Chanote, we have to find more evidence.”

Thieves stealing protected trees BA N G KO K- BA S E D Chaweng Chailak, Director of the Forest Protection and Fire Control Department, has announced that officials will conduct an audit of three forest areas in Phuket after allegations of theft of valuable trees and encroachment.

Three teams of officials from Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga will inspect the provinces, including three conserved areas in Phuket – the Big Buddha mountain, Kamala National Forest Preserve, and Bang Kanoon Forest.

Mr Chaweng said Bang Kanoon Forest was around 5,000 Rai, but more than half – around 3,000 Rai – had been encroached by villagers, with some of the land being planted

Chaweng Chailak: ‘It’s a shame.’ with rubber trees.

Also a problem is trespassers who enter the park to try to find the steal agarwood, used in making perfume.

“Not every tree has heartwood with black lines inside

[perfume-making quality],” Mr Chaweng said. “The thieves cut down [every tree they find], and if they don’t have the black lines then they are just dumped. It is a shame.”

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croachment, Mr Chaweng said there were around 268 issues of encroachment, including 17 groups of people who had been living on the land since before Bang Kanoon Forest was declared a special area.

“Therefore we need to prove their land ownership.

But for those people who have come after the declaration, we will proceed according to the forest encroachment law.”

There was also a plan to turn around 700-800 Rai of Bang Kanoon Forest into a special eco-tourism area, he said, but details are still being studied.

One of the issues behind the encroachment was that the price of land in Phuket was high, Mr Chaweng said.

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Australians stumble on suspected dope scam IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT an Australian couple allege that their travel bags were opened and marijuana stashed inside one of them as a prelude to a scam intended to get large amounts of cash from them.

The couple, who have not been named, believe they were being set up for a phony arrest at Suvarnabhumi or Phuket airport on drug smuggling charges, followed by a demand for large amounts of money.

They were on their way to Phuket and had reached Bangkok. In the capital they left their bags in the storage space of a hotel that was not named, before going for a walk around Bangkok.

“Georgia” explained to 3AW, a local radio station in their home town, Melbourne, that at the airport they were told their bags were overweight. Checking the bags to see what they might jettison to get the weight down, they saw that one of Georgia’s bags had a lock missing, while on her boyfriend’s bag a hasp had been cut through.

By now suspicious, they took the bags to the Novotel Suvarnabhumi and checked them thoroughly. That’s when they found marijuana in a small pocket inside Georgia’s suitcase.

Georgia said they called the Australian embassy who advised them to throw the bags away and to change their travel plans. Embassy officials warned them that there might be people following them, too.

So, instead of getting on the plane as scheduled, she said, “We spent two days in Bangkok washing all our clothes and changing our suitcases just to make sure we didn’t have any more marijuana on us,” Georgia said.

She told 3AW that she suspects she and her boyfriend were intended to be victims of a scam by “fake police or customs officers” to extract large amounts of money.

“I do think it’s about money more than anything else,” Georgia said.

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Forensics expert gives evidence in body in bin case N O RW E G I A N S T E I N Havard Dokset, accused in the infamous “body in the bin” murder case, appeared in Phuket Provincial Court on August 22 for the latest hearing in the case against him.

Dokset is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Rungnapa “June” Suktong, and then leaving her body to rot in a garbage bin in a bathroom of his home for three years. Arrested in February last year, he denies murdering her, asserting that her death was accidental.

The case is proceeding slowly, partly because Dokset keeps changing his lawyer – he is now on his third – and partly because only one of the four witnesses due to be heard on this occasion came to court.

The sole witness, Pol Lt Col Kittisak Nupeung from the Phuket Forensic Science Office, explained how he and his team got into Dokset’s Kata home and found bones and decayed flesh in the bin.

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evidence [at the next hearing] on November 8.”

Dokset’s new lawyer, Suriyatham Thongsai, told media that he too might present witnesses at the next hearing.

When asked by The Phuket News whether he was happy with the hearing, Dokset, who is being held in Phuket Provincial Prison, shook his head.

“No. Today’s witness told the judge that the police themselves opened the door to my house.

But I did it. I opened the door for them. I have to prove that.”

Last time he appeared in court, on March 9, Dokset said he was confident he would be found not guilty but this latest time, when asked the same question he said only, “It depends on the judge.”

Asked how life behind bars was treating him, he answered, “I’m still alive. I have not died.”

Ms Jariya’s family reported her missing in July 2009 but it was not until February last year that a tip-off led to Dokset’s home, where police found the body in the bin.

DNA tests later confirmed the remains were those of Ms Jariya.

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NOT INTENTIONAL Pitbull sticks to his story during day in court Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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riton Lee “Pitbull” Aldhouse, accused of the stabbing murder three years ago of American Marine Dashawn Longfellow in Rawai, appeared in court in Phuket on Wednesday (August 28).

Facing a charge of “killing with intent”, Aldhouse has all along said that he did not intend to kill Mr Longfellow and that it was instead a case of “killing without intent”.

In December last year police said that they did not believe him, but in the first hearing in the case, in February, Aldhouse stuck to this declaration, as he did on Wednesday.

Today he presented a written statement in English, in which – the court translator said – he admitted the killing, but without intent. The judge ordered that the statement be translated into Thai, on paper, for presentation at the next hearing in the trial.

The prosecutor in the case, Tawan Sukyiran, said,

Briton Lee ‘Pitbull’ Aldhouse, pictured on the day he was brought back to Thailand to face trial for murder.

“This case is not over yet.

We have to examine the witnesses.” One eyewitness for the prosecution, who was due to appear in court today, was unable to appear.

Mr Tawan added that CP All, owners of the 7-Eleven chain in Thailand, intend to bring a charge of theft against Aldhouse for stealing two knives from one of their shops. One of the knives, it is alleged, was used in the killing.

The next hearing in the case will be on Monday (September 2) when Mr Longfellow’s girlfriend, Mina Khaisong – who was at the hearing today – is expected to give evidence. She was present when the stabbing took place.

The trial was delayed because, after the killing on August 14, 2010, Aldhouse f led to Britain, where he fought for more than two years against extradition.

He was finally sent back to Thailand on December 2 last year.

The killing came after a bar brawl, allegedly started

by Aldhouse, in which he was beaten by Mr Longfellow.

Afterwards, Aldhouse marched into a nearby 7-Eleven and demanded a knife.

Security camera footage showed the terrified staff of the shop flinging a couple of knives onto the floor. Aldhouse picked them up and then marched out of the shop.

Later that night Mr Longfellow was stabbed in the chest at his home in Rawai.

He died soon after.

If found guilty of killing with intent, Aldhouse could be jailed for life – execution has been ruled out because of an agreement between the British and Thai governments that cleared the way for Aldhouse’s extradition.

The crime of killing without intent, however, carries a much lighter penalty – a maximum of 15 years, which could be halved at the judge’s discretion if he believes the accused confessed freely.

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Spotted dolphin dies in Patong A YOUNG FEMALE PANTropical spotted dolphin, aged between three and five years old, died on August 21 after being found struggling in shallow water at Patong Beach.

A tourist alerted jet-ski assistant Naraworn Tonghom, who was working on Patong Beach, to the apparently weak dolphin struggling in the water. Mr Naraworn then helped bring the dolphin onto the sand.

Staff from the Phuket Marine Biological Center

soon arrived, but the dolphin was already dead by the time they reached the beach.

The dolphin, around 30kg in size, was taken to the centre where an autopsy was to be carried out to ascertain the reason for her death.

She had a cut on her dorsal fin, but it is not known if this was related to her death.

The common pantropical spotted dolphin is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, with a total world population in excess of three million.

ne of Thailand’s Deputy Prime Ministers, Gen Pracha Promnok, on Saturday (August 24) urged authorities in Phuket and neighbouring provinces to set up “one stop” service counters to improve service for tourists.

Gen Pracha’s plan was presented at a meeting at the Metropole Hotel, which included Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, Provincial Police Commander Choti Chavalviwat, representatives of the Department of Special Investigation, and officials from Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Surat Thani.

A wide range of recurrent problems were discussed, such as the island’s tuk-tuks and taxis, jet-ski rip-offs and Rohingya refugees.

Gen Pracha told those at the meeting that there should be “one stop” service counters for tourists – places where tourists could get access to all kinds of assistance under one roof, rather than having to visit multiple offices or meet many people in order to have

Deputy PM Pracha: ‘I thought it had already been set up.’ problems solved.

Gen Pracha said police superintendents should “think about it” and find a good way to help tourists when they are in trouble.

“I would like to have a one-stop service – I thought it had already been set up but it still hasn’t been.”

“The one-stop service would be where tourists can go when they are in trouble, and they can get their problems handled in one place.

“Please don’t make tourists go all over the place to see duty officers, inquiry of-

ficials, then superintendents – it makes them confused.”

Gen Pracha urged officials in the four provinces to be more careful and active when handling tourists’ problems.

“Please be careful,” he said.

“Don’t do anything to make tourists [in trouble] feel upset. I want to make it clear what I’m saying, but I think you already know what I mean.

When they get into trouble, or are hurt by bad guys, they come to the police or the DSI, but they get no help.

“Everyone has to work

together,” he said.

Gen Choti reported at the meeting that another important problem was the shortage of registered guides in Phuket.

With Chinese being the number one in terms of traveller numbers, there were still not enough guides to cater to them.

Korean and Russian tourists were numbers two and three.

Gen Choti said there were only 178 registered Thai guides who speak these languages for these nationalities to serve Phuket – 152 who speak Chinese languages, 20 Korean and just six who speak Russian.

CCTV cameras across the island were also important, Gen Choti said, and were a valuable tool for police to gather evidence and track down criminals.

Gen Choti said a request for B270 million to buy more security cameras had been rejected, so a request for a reduced budget of B89 million had been submitted.

“So far we already have 343 CCTV cameras around Phuket,” he told the meeting.

Gen Pracha said he would lend his weight to getting the budget for more cameras.

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Italian man steals cash from temple in Karon ‘to buy a meal’ ITALIAN FRANCO MEnichelli, 54, was arrested on Monday afternoon (August 26) at Wat Karon on a charge of stealing money from the place of worship.

Pol Lt Channarong Prakongkeua of Karon Police told The Phuket News, “A monk saw from CCTV footage in the wat that Menichelli was stealing money from a donation box.

The monks had been checking the cameras diligently because many things had been stolen from the wat.

“He was first spotted stealing on Sunday (August 25), around 5pm. He had two knitting needles tied together with some chewing gum on one end.

He poked this into the slot of the donation box and used it to stick to money inside.

“The first time [as witnessed on camera] he got B100.

Alerted by the monks, police officers went to Wat Karon on the same day but Menichelli didn’t come back. Yesterday, however, he returned at the same time of day and officers were watching. They caught him red-handed taking another B100.

“Menichelli told us that he spent the first B100 he stole to buy a meal. He said he used to have money but had invested it in a restaurant in Rawai that went belly-up.

“His Thai wife told us that they are poor but not so poor as to have to steal money from a donation box. She didn’t expect her husband to descend to stealing money,” Lt Channarong said.

“He told officers that he has been in Phuket for 10 years.

But the last time he came to Thailand was a year ago. We have to check whether his permit to stay is still valid. If it’s not he will be charged with overstaying.”

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fficers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), the Central Institute of Forensic Science and the Regional Fine Arts Office 15 spent four days straddling last weekend (August 23-26) at the Sea Gypsy village in Rawai, searching for bones or other evidence that might back the Sea Gypsies’ claim to ownership of the land under their village.

The 2,000-plus people living in the village are battling with a local businessman who has papers showing he owns the land under the village.

Hopes were raised on March 20 when a villager found an old bone buried near her home. This, the villagers argued, might be proof that the community had been living there since before land ownership was registered.

But Lt Col Prawuth Wongseenil of the DSI told The Phuket News, “That bone [by itself] can’t be used as evidence because it was dug up by the villagers. However, we are keeping it as a part of the overall body of evidence.”

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Col Prawuth supervises one of the digs, several fragments of human bone were found. tions to see if they could find more bones that might be dated, and looked for other kinds of evidence that might show the Sea Gypsies were living in the village before the original SorKor 1 paper was issued for the land in 1955, or the Chanote land deed 10 years later.

There is plenty of evidence that the villagers have lived there for many decades, include aerial photos from 1967 and 1976 and even a film of HM the King visiting the area in 1959.

“Now,” said Col Prawuth, “we have to look for the evi-

Korean tourist praises honesty of taxi driver A BLACK TAXI DRIVER operating from the Suriyadet Circle area in Phuket Town on Monday (August 26) went some way towards redressing the reputation of his calling, when he returned a purse and contents to a customer who had left it in his cab.

Som k r iet Won kaonoi of Cherngtalay picked up 28-year-old South Korean tourist Kim Hye Rin and her family at about midday and drove them to various places before finally dropping them at Jungceylon in Patong.

dence [of the village’s existence] before 1955. We used the movie of His Majesty’s visit and noted many landmarks, for example, Laem Ka and various houses in the area.

“Another point is that in 1965 the Chanote was issued.

This would have required a survey to be conducted. Why did the villagers agree to the results of the survey? They say they never saw land officials doing the survey.

“In addition, we have learned that there was a tradition whereby people would bury the dead in the area [of

the village]. So we started [on August 20] to conduct digs. We have found many bones and also fragments of seashells. This tallies with Sea Gypsy tradition; they believe that shells are valuable in the afterlife.”

Meanwhile, the villagers insist that the village is on ancestral land. Ming Lakkor told The Phuket News, “I’ve lived in this area since I was born. My family has always lived here. I am around 70 years old. If they [the ‘owners’] take the land, I don’t know where I will live”.

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Later, he spotted the purse and, at 8pm, turned it in to Kathu Police.

Miss Kim was delighted to get the purse back. “We used Mr Somkriet’s taxi service to travel around Phuket from noon until we got out at Jungceylon,” she explained.

“Later I realised I had left my purse in the taxi. I thought I would never see it again, so I’m very happy it’s been returned.

“I and my family greatly appreciate the driver’s honesty in returning the purse.”

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Top Indian cop dies on holiday at Phi Phi AN INDIAN POLICE CHIEF has died while swimming at Phi Phi island, off Phuket, on Friday (August 23), Indian news sources reported.

Amitabh Pathak, aged 58 and a police chief from the north-west Indian state of Gujarat, died of a heart attack on Friday while holiday on Phi Phi island, One India News reported.

Mr Pathak died while he was swimming, officials of the Indian Embassy in Bangkok said. It was not reported where Mr Pathak died.

He had come to Thailand with his family for a vacation.

He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Pathak’s body was sent to Krabi.

Indian Ambassador Anil Wadhwa said the mission is extending all assistance to Mr Pathak’s family.

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi condoled Mr Pathak’s death. “In Amitabh Pathak, Gujarat has lost a dedicated officer. The state will always remember his services,” Modi said in a post on Twitter.

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hai bars and nightclubs in designated entertainment zones, such as Bangla Rd in Phuket or Patpong Rd in Bangkok, are supposed to close at 2am.

‘Supposed to’ being the operative phrase, because a stroll down either of those streets, on most nights of the week, is sure to show the majority of the bars, go-go bars and nightclubs still open way after that time.

Yet rarely do you hear of clubs being closed down or being slapped with fines for staying open too late.

It is well known and actually, for the most part, admitted and accepted that many Patong entertainment venues, especially those along Bangla Rd, pay big bribes to various government agencies in order to stay continue to operate. As was revealed this week, it’s actually officials from 17 agencies who are taking kickbacks.

Such pay-offs obviously make a huge dent into every company, no matter how prof-

itable, and many companies, bars and nightclubs have had enough. It’s also a disgrace.

A letter was recently sent to the Phuket Media Association claiming that Chart Jindapol, adviser to the Office of the Thailand Trade Representative, was the bagman who was collecting huge amounts every month from payers of bribes. It was signed by the non-existent Association of Honest Patong Entrepreneurs – effectively anonymous.

This week, a month after the letter was sent, Mr Chart called a press conference and stated that it was somebody else that was raking in the B50 million a month, but did not say who that ‘somebody’ was.

The uneasy alliance among those involved in navigating the closing times is seemingly falling apart, which is no great surprise.

Closing times were rolled back and enforced with vigour when former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came into

power in 2001 and introduced a ‘social order’ campaign.

But holidaymakers, especially those in tropical countries, do not begin partying until late, and 2am for them is relatively early, with the vast majority of them not ready to ‘call it a night’ at that time.

When there’s been a crackdown in the past, many revellers either went back to their hotels and continued partying by the pool, or hung out on the streets outside convenience stores, the only place they could get a beer. Not an attractive sight.

So neither the tourists nor the entertainment business owners favours the law, and it has given rise to enormous corruption. It should be changed, and surely that can’t be difficult.

That it has not been changed leaves one wondering just who benefits most from the current situation, and who stands to lose the most if hours are extended.

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It shouldn’t be a family affair Voranai Vanijaka voranaiv@bangkokpost.co.th

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et’s entertain the idea that’s generating so much talk and controversy around the country, the amendment of the law on how senators are selected.

If we are to change a law, there ought to be a benchmark, and that benchmark should be the principles of democracy.

A hallmark of democracy is a built-in mechanism for checks and balances. As such, the different branches of government must be, at least on paper, independent of each other.

True, nothing is ever completely independent and there are always shady dealings behind the scenes to muddle said independence, but at the very least, we ought to set forth a system of good governance to minimise the shady bits.

On the surface, the Pheu Thai Party’s proposal that all senators should be elected is very sound and democratic. But take a look at the clause where families of MPs and former MPs would be eligible to run for senator posts, and we see dirty hands at work. This does not spell independence and good governance.

Rather, this spells family business and a lot of hanky-panky.

The number of MPs elected is

proportionate to the population of each district and province. That’s fine. So let’s have two senators from each province, all elected and none appointed. However, those running for senator should not, must not, be family members of MPs or former MPs. This is to prevent the expansion of the already endemic political family dynasties which have bogged down Thai politics for far too long.

In fact, those running for senator should not have any political party affiliations at all. Let’s tailor the law to ensure that senators are independent of political partisanship.

There should be two senators from each province, all elected by the people, none members of political families or partisans of political parties; on paper, an independent body with built-in checks and balances.

Any shady business will depend on the integrity of individual senators and the wisdom of the voting populace.

There are 76 provinces and the administrative capital of Bangkok, so at two apiece that makes a total of 154 senators. That’s enough. The length and number of terms allowed is up for discussion.

But why stop with reforming the Upper House? What is this deal with party-listed MPs? Buy one, get one free or midnight madness sales?

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Don’t blame the visa holders

[Re. Officials grill embassy workers over lost visas] I read about the news of 300 visa slips missing from the Thai Embassy in Malaysia.

The blame goes directly and only to the workers in the embassy, while the holders of the passports and visas should not be detained, rather they should be deported to their respective countries.

They paid the officials for a genuine visa but, unfortunately and unknown to them, the officials gave them stolen visa slips.

It will be a gross injustice to prosecute the visa holders who thought that it was issued by a real source – they never knew that it was stolen. I honestly suggest and maintain that these innocent people should not be prosecuted nor detained because they are not aware of the offence regarding the stolen visa slips.

It will be pure injustice to either detain or prosecute these innocent applicants and unsuspecting visa seekers because they did not participate

in the crime at all.

Equity looks to the intent rather than the form. The passport and visa holders are absolutely innocent as they had no intention nor knowledge of the stolen visa slips.

Peter Williams

Congratulations to the DNP and DSI [Re. Sirinart probe draws in six more Phuket land plots]

Great job. and well done to the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP) and DSI (Department of Special Investigation).

If the DNP, with the help of the DSI, wins the legal fight and send to court all wrongdoers for encroaching public land, with heavy sentences for both civil servants and law-breakers, it will be an enormous victory against those who think they are above the law.

To deter land-grabbers, they should be prosecuted in court with heavy sentences such as a fine, a long jail term

It’s like wedding souvenirs – nice thought, but really who needs them or wants them? We’re just here to make toasts and get drunk.

All MPs should be elected and the number should be proportionate to the population of each district and province.

So we have 500 MPs, each serving four-year terms. As for the endemic political family dynasties in parliament, doing away with the party list would help to put a check on this to some extent.

Otherwise, let the people decide through their votes.

What about Constitution Court judges? Who appoints them? The answer is in the 2007 constitution, and it can be quite problematic.

Let’s simplify: It should be the prime minister, with the advice and consent of the Senate, not the parliament.

As well, as they represent the integrity of the law of the land, the selection of judges should not be up to the whims of the people, because then they would be partial to popular sentiments, emotions that are subjective and unreliable.

Instead, judges should answer only, and directly, to the letter of the law, which is objective and certain. But still, somebody has to select the judges.

The prime minister should

make the appointment because he or she has earned the right as the democratically elected leader of the nation. But the power should not be exclusively his or hers, because that would be too much power concentrated in the hands of one person and make the judges, and hence the highest court of the land, subordinate to that one person.

The parliament should not be involved with the selection of judges, because MPs are political party affiliates and we should limit the power of political parties.

So it follows that the Senate should be the house to advise and give consent to the prime minister on the selection of judges, as in theory it is independent of political family dynasties and parties. So we have nine justices, and among themselves they may select the chief justice.

Meanwhile, the prime minister is elected by the 500 MPs in parliament, and serves a four-year term.

This is fine.

The executive, the legislative and the judicial are set up to ensure good governance in a democracy.

However, in many democracies around the world, including Thailand, legislations have been tweaked and twisted in order to corrupt the independence of each branch.

Pheu Thai’s proposal to change the way senators are selected is

HAVE YOUR SAY and have to pay all expenses to bring back the land at its original state by pulling down all illegal construction.

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The blame lies with the crane

[Re. Appeal for B500,000 in damages after Phuket crane falls] The last paragraph vindicates what I’ve said all along – it’s the cranes’ fault.

It really should be sentenced to hard labour somewhere, instead of falling about on the roads of Patong, damaging property.

Adriane Walter-Scott

It’s up to you to inform yourself

[Re. Tighter regulation coming for Phuket’s elephant camps] Yes, I forgot that everyone needs to be spoon-fed their information these days. People need to enlighten themselves.

As a tourist or visitor it is your own responsibility to do research on where you are going, and the impact you are

having on the locals.

Next time you are dealing with a police office outside of your home country ask him or her who’s responsibility it is to know the local laws.

I’ll give you a clue; it’s the visitors responsibility.

The same logic should apply to local social, environmental and economic issues.

Granted, you can’t research everything, but how much foresight should you need to research the conditions at these camps? People are far too concerned with the picture they are going home with, instead of the impact they are leaving.

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What’s that, up, up in the sky?

[Re. Phuket News: Balloon goes up for ‘ funny air’ sellers in Pattaya] Well, it was only time before this European craze found its way here.

But if nitrous oxide is a prohibited substance, will it mean vendors of children’s balloons filled with gas at

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local markets, fairs and supermarkets are going to be arrested? Hmmm. geoffphuket

Swift justice is needed for teens

[Re. German expat mugged

by Phuket teen gang] Criminals of all types should be dealt with harshly.

The guys who mugged Peter Hellmuth should be arrested as soon as posisble, given 30 lashes each on their backs by the authorities, jailed for five years each with no reduction on their sentences, and given the worst possible work in jail.

Eye in the sky

Put a stop to all the complaints

[Re: Is Phuket tourism on wrong path?]

I am surprised that people complain about so many issues concerning safety in Phuket.

Take the recent case in the U.S. state of Oklahoma where a student from Melbourne

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sound and democratic in principle.

However, the clause to include family members of MPs and former MPs exemplifies an attempt to corrupt good governance. It’s not dissimilar in intent or purpose to the law which allows for appointed senators.

The intent and purpose is to establish a democratic dictatorship where institutions are exploited to grant exclusive power to a single political party, a single individual or a single ‘’invisible hand’’.

To recognise political intent, we must look at the benchmark. If the benchmark is democracy, then family members of MPs and former MPs or political party affiliates have no business in the Senate. The intent must be to establish good governance. If the benchmark is democratic dictatorship, then it’s a family and party orgy in the Senate.

Hence, the intent is simply to gain power and control.

So there you have it, an outline for the executive, legislative and judicial branches, with built-in checks and balances to ensure good democratic governance. In practical terms however, the system – any system – will only be as good, or as bad, as the people elected and the people who elect them.

Voranai Vanijaka is Political and Social Commentator for the Bangkok Post.

was shot to death by young teenagers when he was out jogging. It is not safe in any part of the world.

Others complain that the beaches in Hawaii are worldclass compared to those in Phuket, but when I was in Honolulu, I saw a number of homeless people making the beach their home, leaving it messy and polluted.

I would advise those who are not happy living here, and always have complaints about the island to either choose to go home or find an alternative.

Nowhere in the world is perfect.

Satisfied Resident

Hotelier will be sorely missed

[Re. Well-known Phuket hotelier dies of stroke] Rest in peace Paul my old friend, you will be very much missed by all the people who knew you.

I will think about you each time I have a game of kalookie. Sweet dreams mate, God bless.

Paul French

10 THAILAND NEWS

IN BRIEF Mystery surrounds fatal stabbing Mystery surrounds the death of a 37-year-old Thai woman who was stabbed four times and discovered by her English husband in their pick-up, which had crashed into the front fence of a nearby house on Monday (August 26).

A friend of the victim confirmed she had recently opened a restaurant with a “tomboy” friend known as “Noo”, and it was known that the pair had fought on previous occasions. Police attempted to contact “Noo” by phone and locate her at the restaurant without success. Pattaya One

Key murder suspect killed at his home A key suspect in the fatal shooting of a Songkhla municipality mayor last year was gunned down outside his home in Songkhla’s Ranot district at about 7pm on Sunday (August 25).

The officers found the body of Athip Duangmak in front of the house. Athip was one of 10 suspects implicated in the murder mayor Peera Tantiserane in November last year. Bangkok Post

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Pupil overdoses on Tramadol cocktail A

student passed out after taking a painkiller and cola cocktail at a school in Samut Prakan province, after he was told that combining the two creates a similar effect to taking drugs.

The boy’s mother contacted Samut Prakan Police station on Monday afternoon to report that her son, a Matthayom 2 student in Muang district, had been found unconscious on Saturday afternoon.

She took him to the hospital and doctors diagnosed him as having overdosed on painkillers.

She questioned her son on what had happened. He eventually revealed that he took the painkiller, Tramadol, along with a cola soft drink which is popular among his friends at school, according to a report in the Thai Post newspaper.

The boy was introduced to the combination by senior students who told him that it would produce a drug-like effect.

The older students also suggested taking the painkill-

A sealed bag containing a handful of the Tramadol pills. Photo: ZngZng ers with an alcoholic beverage to enhance the experience.

Students are reportedly obtaining the painkillers from a pharmacy at a market in Muang district, where they are sold for between B2-4 per pill.

The mother told police that her son’s behaviour had changed lately.

She said he had been drinking more soft drinks, which sometimes made him seem as if he was drunk.

She added that he had also

lost his appetite, had slower responses and was going to bed earlier than usual.

She told the police that a neighbour who is a pharmacist said that a new fast-acting version of the Tramadol painkiller is being monitored by the Royal Thai Police because of its widespread use at entertainment venues.

The pharmacist said the painkiller, if taken with an energy drink or warm water, will produce similar effects to taking opium.

The tablet is used to treat medium to severe pain, but overdosing on it or mixing it with alcohol can damage the nervous system.

Pol Col Pallop Aramla, superintendent of Samut Prakan police station, said the police will coordinate with Public Health officers to investigate the use of the medicine.

A preliminary report indicates that a prescription should be required before people are able to purchase it. Bangkok Post

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Drug hubs discovered in far north A N T I- NA RCOT IC S authorities have eradicated more than 1,600 rai of opium poppy farmlands in the north over the past year, but recently discovered three major drug manufacturing hubs just a stone’s throw away from the Thai border, posing major challenges in the ongoing fight against the illicit substance trade.

Lt Gen Preecha Chanocha, the 3rd Army Region commander, said army officers had raided and eradicated 21 opium farms covering a total of 1,613 rai of land in Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang and Nan provinces, as a result of tip-offs from the Narcotic Crops Survey and Monitoring Institute.

Among the 11 drug bases, authorities found three in Myanmar, all located within a 30-kilometre radius of the Thai border. The nearest one, thought to be a large meth and heroin production hub, is about 13 kilometres from Mae Hong Son’s Pang Ma Pha district. The place is allegedly controlled by Wa tribespeople. Bangkok Post

Tobacco warnings: still at 55% TOBACCO GIANT PHILIP Morris on Monday (August 26) praised a Thai court decision to suspend government plans that would have forced cigarette companies to slap bigger graphic warnings on packets.

The firm, which makes the Marlboro brand, welcomed the Thai Administrative Court’s order to suspend implementation of new packaging rules, which were due to come into force on October 2.

The health ministry in April decided to enlarge health warnings, which feature gruesome photographs of smoking-related ailments, from 55 to 85 percent

of the surface of both sides of every cigarette packet.

“Today’s decision now clears the way for us to show the court that this measure is not only illegal but also unnecessary given that the health risks of smoking are universally known in Thailand,” said Onanong Pratakphiriya, of the company’s Thai arm.

Philip Morris has argued that the ministry overstepped its legal powers and that the move would impair firms’ abilities to display their trademarks.

The company welcomed the decision in a statement which accused the health ministry of

ignoring “the voices of thousands of retailers, manufacturers and many other impacted stakeholders”.

The administrative court said it had not ruled on the substance of a legal challenge by the firm.

“The court instructs that the health ministry’s order should be delayed until the court makes its final ruling or a further order,” it said in a statement Monday.

Philip Morris has said its production system could not cope with the new requirement to print multiple pictures, the court said. AFP

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Africa’s fake medicine trade

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rom Cameroon to Ivory Coast, Kenya to the DR Congo, traders in counterfeit drugs do a thriving business, sometimes at the cost of human lives.

“Street medication kills.

The street is killing [safe] medication,” declares a banner outside a pharmacy in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde, where the dangerous trade is rampant.

The market is saturated with counterfeit anti-malaria drugs, painkillers, antibiotics and even rehydration serum.

No domain of the pharmaceutical industry is spared by illicit manufacturers and traffickers, according to reports gathered

by AFP offices across Africa.

“That’s powerful Diclofenac [an anti-inflammatory], which is the bestseller,” says Blaise Djomo, a street vendor at Yaounde’s central market.

“And this is Viagra, which Cameroonians are really wild about.”

About 100 traders like Djomo are set up under parasols in full view of everyone, their boxes heaped with medicines.

Bubble-pack strips of pills are lined up in the wooden stalls.

People can even buy single pills at this market or even at some grocery stores. Vendors

often mix fake medication with the real thing, which has either been legally acquired or stolen from supplies meant for hospitals and clinics.

At best, fake prescription drugs have no effect, acting like placebos, but at their worst, they are highly toxic. Either way they bring in vast sums of money for those behind the illicit traffic.

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warned at a conference last February that counterfeit drugs are a multi-billion dollar business accounting for 30 per cent of the pharmaceutical market in parts of Africa.

“Fraudulent medicines have proven to be harmful and at times fatal, as well as an increasingly lucrative area for organised criminal networks,” the agency said in a press release.

“The supply routes are of two kinds. Alongside the small-scale smugglers, there are international criminal networks that undertake the supply of drugs from distant manufacturers in China and India,” said Parfait Kouassi, who chaired the National Order of Pharmacists in Ivory Coast from 2005 to 2012.

Kouassi, who made a prior-

Medication sold at the market in Yaounde earlier this month. Photo: AFP/Reinnier Kaze ity of fighting the dangerous trade in fake medicines, escaped two murder bids at the headquarters of the Order of Pharmacists. “That’s a sign

that major interests are in play and that it’s not just a matter of small-scale local traffickers,” he said.

The phenomenon is spreading and represents between 20 and 25 per cent of the drug market in Ivory Coast, adds Kouassi. In Kenya, 30 per cent of drugs sold in 2012 were either fake or counterfeit, according to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.

Cameroon health officials give a similar figure.

However, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as in many other African countries, there are no national statistics, just records of frequent drugs seizures.

In Nigeria – once known as a major source of counterfeit medicines – phony drugs and real ones that had passed their expiry date made up 70 per cent of sales in 2002, according to the World Health

Organisation.

Since then, in the continent’s biggest market with some 160 million people, officials say that high-profile efforts have greatly reduced the number of fake or adulterated drugs, but reliable figures are hard to obtain.

“Most of these fake and adulterated drugs come from China and India, from where we import more than 50 per cent of the drugs we use in Nigeria. We don’t import much drugs from the US,” says Abubakar Jimoh, spokesman of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

“They no longer bring ... illicit drugs in large containers but in small packs. They also change the labels of the drugs from outside the country to make them look original,” Jimoh said.

Health authorities have set

up a service to enable consumers to check the authenticity of drugs by verifying the PIN serial number on the product label via an SMS message.

The outstanding exception on the continent in fighting the illicit drug trade is South Africa, which has a strictly enforced licencing system, according to Griffith Molewa, head of law enforcement at the Medicines Control Council.

“We have dedicated ports of entry for medicines, restricted to Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg,” Molewa said. “We also have a vertically integrated system, meaning only manufacturers can sell to the wholesalers, and then the wholesaler to the retail outlets, and then the pharmacies can only serve the patients.”

“Any product found on the street is seized and given to the police for prosecution.

The penalty is a fine or up to 10 years of imprisonment or both.”

In most other countries, measures against the counterfeit drug trade are limited to police raids on public markets to seize fake or adulterated products, along with public information and awareness campaigns, which appear to have little effect on consumers.

For in countries where medical expenses – from drugs to hospitalisation – are not even partly reimbursed by the state, the relatively cheap price of street medication trumps the risk factor for many.

“I’m here to buy a worm treatment and something to protect my children from malaria,” customer Nadine Mefo told AFP at Yaounde’s central market. “It costs less than in the pharmacy and it soothes the children.

“Doctors say that street market medicines are dangerous, but since I’ve been coming, I’ve not yet had a problem,” she adds, clutching two packs of pills. AFP

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Asia-Pacific arrivals ‘grew 8pc in first half’ INTERNATIONAL VISItor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded by more than 8 per cent over the first part of the year according to estimates released by Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata).

Across the 31 destinations for which data is available, the increase translates into an increase of more than eight million people.

These results place the region well on target to achieve an expected international inbound volume of around 495 million people for the whole of 2013, said Pata.

A number of destinations are performing well above expectations. Japan is rebounding much faster than predicted from the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 – and the ongoing nuclear power plant problems – with an inbound volume of around five million as of June this year.

Thailand, a rapidly growing source market for Japan, has generated growth in arrivals of almost 53 per cent so far this year, and that is expected to grow more strongly since the visa exemption for Thais began on July 1. AsiaTravelTips

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BUSINESS NEWS 13

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BIGGEST SPENDERS China now leads world in overseas travel spend

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hina has overtaken Germany and the USA as the country whose citizens spend the most on travel abroad.

The second annual Chinese International Travel Monitor released by Hotels.com reveals significant insights into the changing behaviour of Chinese travellers and how the global hotel industry is adapting.

Surveying more than 3,000 Chinese international travelers and more than 1,500 hoteliers around the world, the Hotels. com report found 75 per cent of hoteliers globally say Chinese travellers now account for up to 5 per cent of their business and 45 per cent say they have experienced an increase in Chinese guests over last year, with the greatest increases coming in APAC (61 per cent).

Hoteliers see China as a positive growth market over the next three years with one in 10 expecting to see an increase of more than 50 per cent and almost half (47 per cent) anticipating an 11-50-per-cent rise.

According to the Hotels. com report, the majority of Chinese travel overseas (96

Busloads of Chinese tourists can still be seen in Phuket but increasingly visitors from China are going it alone. per cent) has been for leisure purposes, while just over half (52 per cent) said they have also visited other countries for business or education.

In a growing trend, nearly two thirds (62 per cent) of Chinese travellers say they prefer to travel independently and not as part of a group.

This development has been confirmed by hoteliers surveyed, who say 70 per cent of Chinese guests now travel independently, compared with

around 50 per cent last year.

The United Nations-affiliated World Travel Organisation, too has noted a huge rise in Chinese spending on overseas vacation. In 2012, the WTO says, Chinese travellers spent US$102 billion (B3 trillion) on international travel, an increase of over 40 per cent on 2011.

Johan Svanstrom, Managing Director of Hotels.com Asia Pacific, said, “The 2013 Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM) shows the

move to independent travel identified in the CITM last year is now preferred by the majority of Chinese travellers.

“While inroads have been made in this area, governments will have to take this into account when organising their visa application infrastructure and processes.”

Among all the excitement about soaring numbers, the CITM highlights areas that counties hosting Chinese tourists need to improve.

Topping the list, 75 per cent of Chinese travellers say hoteliers need to improve the provision of translated items, such as welcome literature, websites, TV programmes and newspapers, while 42 per cent say that they would like to see more Mandarin-speaking staff in hotels.

Payment methods are also a hot topic, with 26 per cent of Chinese travellers saying that the ability to accept Chinese payment methods is key.

Highlighting a disconnect between the desires of Chinese travellers and provisions made by hoteliers, a quarter (25 per cent) of hoteliers say they offer

cultural awareness training to staff but only one in 10 offers Chinese-language welcome materials.

Globally, just over half (56 per cent) of hotels have invested less than US$10,000 (B300,000) in developing programmes and products specifically catering to Chinese guests over the past 12 months.

When it comes to deciding where they will go and where they will stay, Chinese vacationers say personal recommendations play an increasingly vital role, with 30 per cent saying they rely on advice from family and friends, followed by online booking and review sites.

More than a quarter of Chinese travellers (27 per cent) use social media to help them make decisions on holiday destinations, with this figure rising to 33 per cent among younger travellers under 35.

“These insights highlight the need for hoteliers to adapt their marketing strategies, with a particular focus on online and social media channels, to attract Chinese travellers.”

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HOOKED ON STIMULUS

Central banks say no thanks to painful addiction cure

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ometimes you know people who seem to have it all, but their carefree façade is actually hiding a problem. In truth, they are not having a good time at all.

If that problem is addiction, overcoming it is easier said than done. Whether it is gambling, alcohol, shopping or drugs, taking away the thing they crave leads to severe withdrawal symptoms, and it is far easier (and more pleasurable) to carry on doing what they know they shouldn’t than it is to face the inevitable, painful “come down”.

And so it is, my friends, that today we find ourselves living in a world whose entire economic system is addicted to the fiscal equivalent of partying – huge levels of stimulus.

Keeping interest rates low to keep us all spending, quantitative easing, buying and selling government bonds are all aimed at keeping the whole financial system stimulated.

The world is being fed a cocktail of anti-depressants (to keep us spaced out and happy), mood enhancing drugs (to keep us distracted from real-

ity), steroids (to convince us that bulk is better than health) and the occasional Viagra (to keep us interested and ready for action). Eventually we must stop and ask ourselves: How China is currently the country most addicted to stimulus. But others are not far behind. long can this continue?

But partying is much more stimulus would clean up the down entire economies with it. stock markets at these levels So we must accept that the forever, and at some stage it fun than pain, dear readers. system, right? We could go Even the subtle word choice, through a short, sharp period most sensible cure is going to will cause a completely new hinting that the US Federal of pain, forced to sweat it out, be the gradual replacement of set of problems.

History has taught us that Reserve – the Fed – will begin and emerge cured of our ad- our stimulus with increasingly “tapering”, is enough to cause diction to debt. That would do weaker drugs, for a protracted, every credit boom has a shelf albeit more painstaking de- life. There comes a time when convulsions and cold sweats, the trick, would it not? every party must end: on go the Of course not. For politi- toxification. sending the capital markets cians, forcing the financial sysThis process would take lights, off goes the music, and spiraling out of control.

The Fed has openly admit- tem to go “cold turkey” would many years before the patient the guests are asked to leave.

Once the market “calls ted that, should it suddenly put be the surest form of political is able to survive without even away the oversized “monetary suicide, as the voters would the smallest of fixes. Basically, time” on our financial rave, that injection needle”, then – like a blame them for the recession the financial markets need to is when the fundamentals take over, the wisdom of the intoxidrug addict locked in his cell which would inevitably follow. be put on methadone.

And what of the banks?

If The entire financial system cating stimulus strategy gets and deprived of his “candy” – the financial system would governments turned off their is riding high on stimulus and called into question, and the be forced to go “cold turkey”. life support now, the banking money printing. More and markets and economy finally But surely the removal of system might implode, bringing more stimulus will not keep the tip over to the downside (just

as they did with “Greenspan’s Put” in the late ’90s).

Our stimulus high must eventually come to an end, and those who emerge from the withdrawal period in the best shape will be those who recognise the early warning signs, and ensure that their portfolios are well-positioned to survive the shock-effect when the global economy is eventually forced into rehab.

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Climbing debt levels worry Thai developers REAL ESTATE DEVELOPers are concerned that homebuyers may not be able to pay their loan installments because economic signals indicate that higher household debt is depressing purchasing power.

Pornnaris Chuanchaisit, president of the Thai Real Estate Association, said consumers have incurred high debt from credit cards, personal loans, debts from the firstcar purchase scheme and the purchase of new electrical appliances, meaning their net income may in some cases be insufficient to service their housing loans.

He said the property market still grew strongly in the first half of the year, with the continuous launching of new projects. However, large developers are doing better than small developers.

The industry will have to monitor economic trends for the remainder of the year, particularly the global economy, which is an uncontrollable external factor, he added.

“It is expected that the weakening baht will help exports. If the B2.2 trillion [infrastructure development] bill is passed it will help stimulate the economy later this year,” he said.

Chartchai Payuhanaveechai, secretary-general of the Housing Finance Association, said potential home-buyers’ access to mortgage funding has been reduced because of increased debt levels.

Previously, banks rejected about 30 per cent of applications for home loans due to the applicants’ perceived inability to service the requested debt.

This had now risen to about 50 per cent.

Banks have also tightened rules to prevent speculation so, since July, customers wanting to buy a third home can borrow only 80 per cent of the value, he said. Bangkok Post

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More than 80 per cent of Thais use smart phones to stay in touch while on holiday. Photo: Pascal Maramis

abroad, while 92 per cent of Thai travellers want to share their experiences online, updating their social media profiles after returning from trips.

Internet capability rates highly when deciding which gadgets to bring on holiday, ranking as the top consideration for aff luent global travellers (45 per cent) ahead of gadget size and weight, possibly due to the 25 per cent who require access to internet banking while away.

First-time travellers, however, listed size as the most important factor (41 per cent).

Some 83 per cent relied on internet sources for information during their trips and chose mobile phones and compact cameras as their top must-have items.

Online sources such as travel reviews, service pro-

viders and official tourism websites are used by 86 per cent of Thais surveyed for trip planning and by 81 per cent for independent travel bookings.

Travellers from AsiaPacif ic were dubbed the world’s most tech-savvy, with 80 per cent using online sources for trip planning, 76 per cent for booking trips, and 73 per cent accessing online sources during the trip. “ Te c h n o l o g y h a s changed the way we travel.

Thais use the internet to plan their trips, search for information during their trips, and share their holiday experiences on social media following their trips,” said Somboon Krobteeranon, Visa country manager for Myanmar and Thailand. Bangkok Post

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Managing Director Suttinun Pornsirikul (black shirt) and the team from online hotel booking giant Agoda.

Patong hotel reopens with green theme TH E N EW LY OPEN ED Viridian Resort in central Patong is attracting more couples and families seeking a green holiday experience after undergoing a recent transformation into a tropical garden oasis with eco-friendly appeal, say its owners.

Deva Sanctuary Co, the new owner and operator of the 78-room property, formerly

the Sea Sun Sand Resort, has revamped the venue into an eco-boutique hideaway with a “romantic garden oasis” and upgraded the poolside rooms since taking over in February last year.

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hai travellers increasingly want to stay connected while on holiday, making mobile phones their top choice as must-have equipment, followed by cameras and computers, according to a study by credit card firm Visa.

Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study 2013 reports that 82 per cent of Thai travellers take mobile phones with them, 77 per cent take cameras, 52 per cent computers and 30 per cent entertainment devices.

Gadgets are used to find essential information and share their travel experiences easily with friends and family, which is why 70 per cent of Thai travellers take a smartphone with them.

These tourists are techsavvy, with 86 per cent choosing to check-in online while

guests who want a tranquil green space in the heart of Patong,” said Viridian Resort Managing Director, Suttinun Pornsirikul.

Before reopening in July, rooms were upgraded and fitted out with “contemporary tropical décor and furniture, giving the place a fresh new personality and a modern romantic touch”.

The new name of the resort is taken from the Latin viridis, meaning green, though Mr Suttinun’s version carries more freight. He explained, “Viridian [is] used to describe a blend of aquatic blue and spring green hues. The modern back-to-nature theme reflects our ‘green’ policies to minimize power consumption and reduce waste water.”

NOK AIR IS TO START A new service linking Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport with Krabi with two flights a day, starting January 1 next year, using a 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Krabi is attracting more attention from tourists and airlines, although it gets by no means the traffic seen by Phuket.

However, Krabi is increasingly being promoted as an alternative destination because of the overcrowding at Phuket, or even as an alternative gateway to Phuket, despite the long drive after landing.

Currently, Nok Air flies to 23 domestic provinces including 10 islands, and on two regional routes, to Penang and Vientiane. Later this year it will add Mae Sot-Mawlamyine, Mae Sot-Yangon and Don Muang-Yangon. TTR Weekly

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THE BIG LIST Accidental Inventions Sometimes, the best ideas just come up and smack you in the face when you weren’t looking for them. These are inventions that changed the world, and the lucky saps who just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Penicillin: Used to help curb the spread of syphilis, infections of staphylococci and other illnesses, the discovery of penicillin has saved countless lives in the past 100 years. In 1929, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming cleaned up his lab before heading off on holiday. Upon his return, he noticed a petri dish of staphylococcus bacteria had been left uncovered and mould was beginning to kill most of the bacteria. Fleming began to experiment with the mould and, a decade later, the penicillin bacteria would become isolated and used to vaccinate several people.

Mauve: In 1856, 18-year-old chemistry student William Perkins was working to create a treatment for malaria. Instead, he came up with a muddy coal residue that produced a colour that wouldn’t fade: mauve (a dark purple shade).

The accidental invention was the world’s first aniline dye that is used to produce a permanent shade of colour for clothes. Before the discovery, the colours from clothing were made from natural materials like leaves, plants, roots, and even insects. The royal court in London loved the new invention and the discovery also created newfound interest in the industrial application of chemistry.

Coke: Coca Cola was invented in a backyard kettle in 1886 when a local pharmacist, John Pemberton, just wanted to come up with a headache cure and general pain reliever. He was in constant pain from wounds he suffered during the American Civil War, which led to his addiction to morphine. In that backyard kettle he threw in coca leaves, cola nuts, and carbonated water (much more than that as well, but it’s a top secret recipe). The two men tasted it, liked it, and decided to sell it as an alternative to ginger ale and root beer. Pemberton would later sell the rights to his recipe and the rest is history.

Popsicles: Did you know that popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old boy? Frank Epperson in 1905 was making a fruit-flavored soda with powder and water. One day, he left the concoction in a cup outside his home on a chilly night, with the stirring stick still in the water. The next morning, the drink had frozen around the stick and he enjoyed the flavour. It took Epperson seventeen years to finally serve them at a fireman’s ball and then at an amusement park in California. The snack was a hit and Epperson applied for a patent in 1923, changed the name to ‘Popsicles’ and that was all she wrote.

Potato Chips: Potato chips were invented as an insult.

A hotel chef named George Crum grew tired of a wealthy customer’s complaints about his thick and soggy fried potatoes that tasted bland. After a sending back the order, Crum decided to slice a potato paper thin, fry it until a fork could shatter it, and then over-salted the creation thinking the annoying customer would hate it. But the plan backfired and the patron enjoyed the snack, ordering a second helping.

Soon, word spread quickly across the United States about Crum’s “Saratoga Chips” and has sparked a multi-billion dollar snack industry.

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exclusively Finnish medal winners.

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he 18th annual Air Guitar World Championships were recently held in Oulu, Finland, and a new champion was crowned at the event: Eric “Mean” Merlin.

The American impressed judges with his rendition of Weezer’s Hash Pipe, an alternative rock tune that was popular around the world.

Merlin defeated his compatriot, Doug “The Thunder” Stroock who performed his rendition of Thunderstruck

by AC/DC. The competition came down to a play-off by showing off energetic dance moves and charismatic stage presence.

The competition has been held in the northern Finnish

Man revived 45 minutes after heart stops DOCTORS ARE BAFFLED by a 37-year-old man from the US state of Ohio who came back to life after 45 minutes with no heartbeat.

Tony Yahle’s heart had stopped beating and was declared dead, and his body was being prepared by nurses to be seen by his family when he began to cough and wheeze.

Doctors say he awoke fully at the hospital just five days later.

Mr Yahle, a mechanic by trade, had been suffering from a heart ailment for years but was sent to the hospital because of chest pains.

“Nobody really has an explanation,” Mr Yahle said after the incident.

Drink and let someone else drive you home A NEW SERVICE THAT aims to put an end to the city’s massive drunk driving problem has recently launched in Bangkok.

Called U Drink I Drive, the company doesn’t want you to stop drinking, in fact it encourages it.

You, the drinker, call the service and tell them where you’ll be partying and an estimated time that you’ll finish.

Next, a text is sent to you with estimated fees and a profile of a personal chauffeur that will be driving your car home Now you drive your car to the club and proceed to imbibe completely carefree – all night long. After the club closes, your pre-arranged chauffeur meets you in the parking lot to drive your car back home with you in the passenger seat (or passed out in the back seat, depending on how your night went).

The chauffeur wears a headset containing a video camera and GPS system, which sends data to U Drink I Drive headquarters to be monitored.

Patrons can also track their journey and view the streaming footage through an iPhone app.

The fee for the service starts at B500 to have your car driven home 5km.

When you consider that if you get stopped at a police drink driving checkpoint you face a fine of B20,000 and a night in jail if you’re above the BAC limit, this programme offers great value.

What’s more, you still get to take 20 minutes backing into the prime parking spots at the hottest clubs so everyone can see the new whip your parents just bought. That and, above all else, it saves lives. For more details phone 091-080-9108.

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Zombie pigeons invade Moscow THE STREETS OF MOScow have been home to some surreal scenes over the years, but dead and dying pigeons is a new phenomenon.

For the past few weeks, reports from the Russian capital indicate the strange recent behaviour of pigeons: many of them walking backward in circles, twisting their necks while others are standing still with their heads on the ground.

The strange bird behaviour was though to be

caused by Newcastle disease virus, which can be deadly to birds. But autopsies performed on the birds found they were suffering from salmonella poisoning.

“When I walk to work.

I usually see pigeons running and jumping around.

But recently they haven’t been reacting to anything at all,” a Moscow resident told reporters last week.

“They just sit there in a kind of funk and don’t even pay attention to you.

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Haircuts: the cutting truth CULTURAL INSIGHTS

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Top: A child gets his haircut, probably not on Wednesday.

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t’s almost impossible to get your hair cut in Thailand on a Wednesday.

Really, if you don’t believe me, you can just go to any barber or beauty salon in Phuket next Wednesday and see if they’re open. They won’t be.

Although the superstition against getting a haircut midweek is well known by most Thais, the majority don’t actually know why they cannot get their hair cut on Wednesdays.

Twenty-six year-old Haad Yai native Pornkamol Kwangseng says that she remembers that her grandfather used to tell her that in the past His Majesty the King would like to have his haircut on Wednesdays, and therefore many hairdressers were summoned to the royal residences on this day.

It was therefore understood that ‘common people’ couldn’t get a haircut on the same day as it would be seen as rather presumptuous, or that they were trying to ‘take something’ away from the King.

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“My grandfather used to believe that something bad would happen if he had his haircut on that day, and that it would bring him great misfortune.”

Another explanation for ‘No Haircut Wednesdays’ derives from the common Thai idiom ‘Don’t cut on Wednesdays and don’t pull out on Thursdays’, (Wan put haam tad, wan paruehat haam thon).

This is because in ancient Thailand, Wednesday used to be considered the day of agriculture, a day of growing things. Hence, as cutting is the opposite to growing, it was thought it would bring bad luck.

Kannikor Rubngarm, a 28 year-old from Bangkok, also remembers her grandfather’s strict thoughts on the matter.

“He believed that cutting hair on Wednesdays was inauspicious, and thought it would bring bad luck.

He often said that you would perhaps fight and quarrel with someone as a result.”

Two generations ago, Thais often thought that ‘trouble’ or weird incidents that occurred could be directly traced back to when they had had a haircut on a Wednesday.

Today though, as with many ancient attitudes and beliefs, many younger Thais are beginning to question the validity of their ancestors’ beliefs.

‘Poomie Smash’, a commenter on a popular Thai forum, recently wrote on the topic of haircuts:

“I have complied with this belief for 20 years because of ignorance. Now I know about it, I am not afraid of getting a haircut on Wednesdays any more.

Fear comes from ignorance, and now that I understand I’m not scared. I understand because I did research about it.”

‘Poomie’ added that the bad luck associated with Wednesday hair cuts has not disappeared completely however.

“We are still having misfortune because some barbers and beauty salons are still closed on Wednesdays. If we really need to get a haircut, we need to go to the mall and so have to pay more for transportation.”

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very day waste disposal is becoming an increasingly bigger issue in Phuket. Okay, so we can reduce our use of plastic, reuse containers and recycle other things. But have you also considered the amount of food that land in your bin unnecessarily?

There’s been an experiment conducted at the Book Café in Rawai over the past few weeks, seeing how much of their food waste can be composted.

And it’s looking good!

On Saturday, August 31 this pile is going to be examined in the Creating Compost Workshop, so if you’d like to know more about how to put your scraps to good use, get along to this informative event.

But if your interest lies more in cre-

ating something beautiful rather than worm food, then the Flower Arranging Workshop at the Roseberry Centre of Healing Arts in Surin on September 10 might be more to your fancy.

For more information about these and other workshops please contact Kez at Oasis ed. Phuket on 084 946 2171 or visit oasisedphuket.com. thephuketnews

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Battling Don tells his life story Alasdair Forbes editor3@classactmedia.co.th

People complained about me being slow and having ugly legs and no boobs.

Because there was no chance for me to meet their requirements as a waitress, I decided to end the criticism by hiring two women to cook and wait tables. They had long black hair, boobs, and good-looking legs, and it was a requirement that they wear miniskirts

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or those expats who have been in Phuket for a couple of decades, the name “Don’s” is sure to conjure up memories. Not ‘Don’s Cafe’, the official name.

Just plain Don’s.

Outside of the hotels, Don’s on Saiyuan Rd, Rawai, was one of two places on the island (the other was Jimmy’s Lighthouse in Chalong), where one could could get solid Western comfort food with no pretensions. Almost every evening there was a crowd gathered there; some went there every evening for a feed.

As the proprietor, Don Battles, tells us in his recently published autobiography, Merchant of the Orient, Don’s happened almost by accident. Had it not been for the 1997 Asian Crash, there would have been no Don’s.

Don was born in a steel mill company house in Alabama in 1934. When he was five, he relates, “I went shopping with my Mom, and she somehow lost me or I lost her. It seemed I was forever wandering off the beaten path and the straight and narrow. Life has been like that ever since.”

By the time he was 15, he had opened his first business, a record store, but Don had itchy feet and headed off for adventure in Florida where, the following year, after forging the age on his birth certificate, he joined the US Navy, then switched to the USAF. Over the next few years he roamed the US, from one airbase to another until the age of 21 when he applied for officer training and flight school but was convinced by his commanding officer that the future lay not in aircraft but in rockets.

Don ended up with rocket engine manufacturer Rocketdyne, which sent him to Cape Canaveral to work on the Thor rocket, the basis for the US space programme.

The following decades saw Don in the leisure boat business, fronting a live fishing programme on TV, working as a lobbyist in Washington and as an election campaigner for Jimmy Carter, developing software for industrial control systems, and getting into industrial energy conservation.

When the technology didn’t exist, Don invented, patented, built and applied it. Usually at a profit.

Merchant of the Orient follows the twists and turns in his career until he ended up in Thailand, where he set up a company, Siam Dontek, which was heavily involved with the Thai steel industry.

In 1997 the “Tom Yam Gung” Asian economic crisis struck. There was no work for Siam Dontek, and Don closed the business and, along with some of his staff, decamped to Phuket where he had a small holiday home.

Don was soon bored, so when a local woman offered to rent him a closed minimart, he jumped at the chance.

He bought a load of second-hand equipment, B50,000 worth of goods and enough cold beer to fill the second-hand fridge.

“I decided to bring a Weber barbecue grill up from my house to the store to cook for myself. Many people would see the ribs and burgers and wanted to eat.

From this came the first, unplanned Don’s Café.”

Business began to grow and Don learned quickly how to please his

That unique smile: Don Battles relaxes at his home in Chiang Rai. mainly male clientèle. “I was the cook and waiter. People complained about me being slow and having ugly legs and no boobs. Because there was no chance for me to meet their requirements as a waitress, I decided to end the criticism by hiring two women to cook and wait tables.

“They had long black hair, boobs, and good-looking legs, and it was a requirement that they wear miniskirts.”

As the regulars grew in number, Don expanded across the other side of the soi, creating a garden area. He also made his first foray into food processing: feta cheese, made from goat’s milk.

“Geek salad”, as the waitresses called it, was added to the menu, the cheese being made in-house.

There was nothing fancy about the menu. In fact, at first, there wasn’t a menu. “We concentrated on comfort food, those simple dishes that people told us they liked to eat.”

A problem was that some regular customers “forgot” to pay, and some of the waitresses would “forget” to charge their friends. Always the innovator, Don installed a point-of-sale computer system, the first, he claims, in any restaurant in Thailand.

Frustrated at the impossibility of sourcing many foods locally – most had to be brought from Bangkok – Don decided to make them himself. He had already rented several houses in Soi Don, and he converted some of these into a small food factory, making bakery items, sausages, cured and smoked meat, cheese and yoghurt. Later, another was converted into a temperaturecontrolled wine cellar.

By this time Don’s could seat 130 people, and many nights it was full – it was still the only restaurant in the south of the island serving up simple, tasty “farang” food.

But a combination of a rapacious landlady who Don suspected of wanting to take over his business cheap, and several run-ins with the local community were not so easily fixed. Don decided it was time to move.

He bought land further down Soi Saiyuan and started building Don’s Mall – not just an open-air restaurant but also a supermarket, wine store, delicatessen, butcher and baker, and an air-conditioned bar.

Don’s Mall was a pretty much instant success, to the point where its presence raised local land prices as developers moved in, using proximity to

the mall as a selling point.

But Don had still other ambitions. He had already collaborated with the Beef Cattle Development Station in Nakon Pathom to develop Thai beef that Westerners would enjoy, but he now had bigger plans.

“I had accomplished a major objective with the mall in Phuket and needed to move on to satisfy my ego. I hated the thought of being complacent and just keeping at one location.”

Using the ample cash flow from Phuket, he set up a food processing factory in Bangkok. He raised cattle in Ratchaburi, and signed a contract with the Minor group to become an agent for its cheeses. He opened a food distributor on Koh Samui, and then discovered the delights of northern Thailand.

Don’s Mall closed in 2010, and he is now settled in Chiang Rai, and still busy, opening a restaurant deli and bakery, growing jalapeno peppers and processing tomatillos, sauerkraut, and dill pickles, and raising fish, ducks and geese – though the rabbit business had to be abandoned when it became clear they were reproducing faster than Don could sell the meat.

Merchant of the Orient is not great literature. Nor is it a how-to for would-be tycoons. What it is, is vintage Don; a romp through a life – by no means over yet – full of astonishing accomplishments, delivered in the same folksy, no-nonsense, courteous, humorous and straight-on honest way he served up his comfort food at Don’s Café and Don’s Mall in Phuket.

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The makings of a mound GREEN THUMB Kevin Shupe editor3@classactmedia.co.th

All of this makes way for a different way of gardening where all who try it sing its praises to no end. After all, who doesn’t want a garden that fertilises and waters itself?

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

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lash-and-burn is a tactic most commonly referred to clearing out a forest or woodland to make way for agricultural land. It’s one of those atrocities of natural resource mismanagement everyone loves to point at and gasp.

On the other hand, one could make a point that it’s something most land owners are guilty of. I’m no exception either. After all, what are your options after you’ve cut down an unwanted or diseased tree? Burning often becomes a convenient solution.

Trees and plants pull nutrients out of the soil.

When dead leaves, branches and trees fall, those nutrients go back into the topsoil through a brilliantlydesigned decomposing process. Now imagine a place where we only allow the plants to wick out the nutrients from the soil but never replenish it.

The short of it is, we label garden cuttings as refuse and toss them because we don’t know or appreciate their value.

For the most part, backyard composting can effectively and quickly turn kitchen scraps and grass cuttings into beautiful black hummus. The bigger question is what to do with the more woody materials after a vigorous day of gardening.

With a little bit of extra work, you can turn these branches, limbs and trunks into a self fertilising garden bed known as ‘hugelkultur’ (mound culture).

The idea was developed by Joseph “Sepp” Holzer, an Austrian agricultural rebel who fathered a number of untraditional farming techniques, including hugelkultur.

These mounds are made from organic materials most of us throw away or burn. Using a few simple steps, this unwanted woody material can be used to create a self-fertilising garden bed that needs little watering.

Overall, most hugelkulturs are quite big and can

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take a lot of effort to finish, but for this article we’re just looking at the basics and how to use them in a small garden or landscape setting.

A hugelkultur has three basic layers. The first is wood.

You can use tree trunks or branches, just as long as it’s untreated wood. Take this wood and use it for the foundation of your hugelkultur. You do not need to dig, just lay them on the ground in whatever shape you want your garden bed to have. Try to pack the wood as closely together as possible. If you have a green branch, you’ll need to cut it up in order for it to behave.

The second layer is turves, grass and leaves. If you dug down for your hugelkultur, you may have a lot of unwanted turf laying around. Take the turves and lay the roots up on top of the wood. Cover them in whatever leaves and grass cuttings you can find.

Finally, the third layer is your topsoil, hummus or compost.

Many people like to make their mounds high enough that they can harvest without having to bend over. While this is truly a benefit for some, many of us will be happy with something more landscaped. If that’s you, it is possible to make your hugelkultur somewhat flush with the ground around it.

This requires a lot of digging. On the other hand, you can simply make a small pile of wood around a foot high. The end result is somewhat the same as a metre high bed, it just packs a smaller punch.

As the wood decomposes, nutrients are released into the soil. Heat is also sent up through the mound – but this isn’t too vital here in the tropics.

More importantly is the decomposing wood’s ability to absorb and retain water during the dry season.

This means the more wood you start with, the more water that can be stored away between rains.

On top of all this, the soil is naturally aerated as the wood breaks down.

All of this makes way for a different way of gardening where all who try it sing its praises to no end. After all, who doesn’t want a garden that fertilises and waters itself?

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IN BRIEF Taiwan seizes turtles bound for mainland China

Ta iwa n coastg ua rds seized more than 2,500 protected turtles bound for dinner plates in China, officials said Sunday, calling it the biggest smuggling case of its kind they had ever seen.

Coastguards discovered the 2,626 rare turtles – 1,180 Asian yellow pond turtles and 1,446 yellowlined box turtles – in a container on board a vessel in Kaohsiung, a port in the south of Taiwan, on Saturday. AFP

Japan seeds clouds to boost Tokyo rain

Japanese scientists fired cloud seeding equipment to help top up reservoirs serving the 35 million people of greater Tokyo, officials said on August 23, amid a sweltering summer dry spell.

Around 17.5 millimetres (two thirds of an inch) of rain was recorded over the following two hours. AFP

Greenpeace protests Shell Arctic drilling

Greenpeace activists paraglided to the top of the main stand of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to protest against drilling in the Arctic by the race’s main sponsor, the Shell oil giant.

Six Greenpeace activists unfurled a banner that read “Arctic Oil? Shell No!” just before the race began, paragliding onto the roof in full view of thousands of spectators. Two more activists managed to get onto the winners’ podium with a message that read “Congratulations, now help us to save the Arctic”. AFP

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PLANTING FOR THE REGION’S GREEN FUTURE On August 19, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket resort staff, along with local students and villagers in Phang Nga province, planted 2,000 mangrove tree saplings in Phang Nga as part of Laguna Phuket’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility activity, ‘Helping to Support a Green Community’ mangrove tree planting initiative. thephuketnews

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Rise of the Medicopolis Ramon Bencharitiwong reporter3@classactmedia.co.th

Coordination Manager for the Phuket Centre of the Ministry of Science, Nontiwat Jingjit, believes that even if Phuket and the other Andaman provinces could provide sufficient facilities and staff, issues with safety and ‘low quality’ tourists, will preclude the ‘right types’ of tourists from visiting

Above: Professor Dr Montri Chulavatnatol, an advisor for the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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angkok and southern representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology met at the Royal Phuket City Hotel on Monday, August 20 to discuss the feasibility of creating an “Andaman Medicopolis” – that is to make Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, Ranong and Trang a medical hub.

Professor Dr Montri Chulavatnatol, an advisor for the Ministry of Science and Technology, said that the central government is willing to support the Andaman region in the manufacture of Thai-made products in the medical and health sector, and also to help forge public-private-partnerships (PPP). He said the first step was research.

“We know that research and development is not easy to be achieved and costs money, but we should still invest in it to create a competitive advantage for Phuket, the Andaman and Thailand.”

A large part of the day was given over to brainstorming and group work sessions that looked at how to build support, create investment and decide what exactly to research.

Dr Ganjana Panurach, director for the Thailand Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS) as well as policy and budgeting director for the Ministry of Public Health, who led the group work sessions, said that the Ministry of Public Health would soon allocate a budget for this project and that all relevant departments should think about how best to spend that money.

Dr Ganjana referenced that the majority of spa treatment products used locally are actually made outside of the country. “Thailand should make these products itself. If local Andaman companies and organisations do not have enough knowledge then we can get people from Bangkok to help.”

She also suggested that the Andaman Medicopolis should be marketed to three different categories of visitor: ‘Platinum’, providing medical services for the elderly and retirement homes and communities; ‘Superstar’, which includes beauty and aesthetic treatment aimed at young adults; and ‘Wellness’, which would be aimed at those interested in healthy living, including spa treatments and health food.

However, Rangsiman Kingkaew, assistant managing director for Sukko Spa, fears that businesses that focus solely on high-end quality customers, as the Andaman Medicopolis will target, are risky and therefore may be easier said than done. It is for this reason that he believes research is paramount.

“It’s very difficult to run a business dependant on high-end customers without reliable research data, so creating the Andaman Medicopolis will be very challenging. We are curious about the number of visitors who visit Phuket for medical or health reasons and statistics of how much is spent per person.”

A representative from Krabi province, Somchai Harnpakdeepatima, chief of provincial development and strategy, suggested that improvements be first made in the Andaman provinces before focusing on

any kind of joint venture that involved all of them.

“The existing transportation system [between the provinces] is no good.

There are many obstacles to running a successful businesses in Krabi. Everything is still too expensive to invest in, except salt water hot springs, which are not marketed effectively enough.”

Mr Somchai said he also feared that the quality of staff in regional hospitals and in the tourism industry were not of a high enough standard.

Dr Prapornsri Narintaruksa, deputy director of the Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO), said it was a similar situation in Phuket, and posed the

question of whether the central government even wanted Phuket to be a major tourist destination, “If so, why don’t they support Phuket more? We have a very limited budget to develop our staff and facilities.”

Coordination Manager for the Phuket Centre of the Ministry of Science, Nontiwat Jingjit, believes that even if Phuket and the other Andaman provinces could provide sufficient facilities and staff, issues with safety and ‘low quality’ tourists, will preclude the ‘right types’ of tourists from visiting.

“We need to have not only the best ‘Thai-made’ products, but also sustainable tourism as well. Tourists will not come or want to stay in Phuket if the quality of services are low and there are safety issues.”

“Making a ‘good community’ will bring high quality people to Phuket and be good for businesses in the long term.”

There were, however, some representatives that were ready - Pareeya Jullaphong, general support manager for Bangkok Phuket Hospital, said that they were prepared for the Medicopolis and was willing to collaborate with other organisations to make it happen.

“The only thing we need is more registered nurses and better public transportation system for our clients.”

Another meeting to discuss how best to proceed with the Andaman Medicopolis project will be held in October.

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Yvon van Kesteren editor@classactmedia.co.th

The original game works with a spinning wheel, but it is easier to create cards that will determine which move you need to make

Yvon van Kesteren played Twister with kids from the Phuket Has Been Good to Us Foundation.

Originally from The Netherlands, Phuket-based Yvon van Kesteren is the mother of two girls.

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f you are looking for a family game that you can do indoors or outdoors, at any time of the year, Twister will be a guaranteed hit at any party or play date. There is no need to buy the game though, as for around B100 and a little time, you (or the kids) can make your own version of this fun activity.

Age From 5 years and up.

What you need 4 sticker sheets in 4 different colours (53cm x 70cm) Scissors Container or jar Plate

Preparation Draw six circles on each sticker sheet using a plate as a guide. If you are making the game for small children you can use a small plate so the play field won’t be too big.

Cut out the circles. Tape them to the floor, creating a play field of four columns, each with six circles of one colour.

The original game works with a spinning wheel, but it is easier to create cards that will determine which move you need to make.

If you have a bit of sticker sheet left over, cut out four cards. Write on the back of the card; right foot, right hand, left foot, left hand. Repeat this for each colour.

Play Players face each other from opposite ends

of the play field. Place one foot on each of the two middle circles at your end of the field.

Your opponent does the same on his or her end.

The referee takes a card out of the box and then calls out the body part and the colour. For example, the referee may call out: “Right hand, red.” All players, at the same time, must then try to follow the referee’s directions.

Any player who falls, or touches the mat with an elbow or knee, is immediately out of the game. (If you feel that a new position is impossible, or will cause you to fall, you may eliminate yourself.) The last player left in the game is the winner.

Insiders tip: ladies, make sure you wear pants.

Add-ons for more fun play If you want to take the game outside, use spray paint to create a field on a lawn or pavement or use chalk on tiles Tape the circles onto a large plastic or cardboard sheet so you can use it multiple times How cool would it be to do Twister on a bouncing castle? Just tape the circle stickers onto it To play Twister with a lot of people you can double the field and/or add more circles to a column.

Clean up There is no cleaning up required if you want to keep the play field. Otherwise, just take the stickers off the floor.

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Doggie Heaven rescues dogs who are injured, ill or neglected and gives them what they need to recover.

With the combination of good food, the right medicine, lots of love and time to rest, they find themselves recovered and ready to enjoy life again. Then we do our best to find them suitable loving homes. thephuketnews

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Jean’s noodles hit the spot STREET EATS

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Clockwise from top: Hokkien noodles are a great dinner option; one of the two restaurants, this one is located at Ban Sapam; the delicious fish balls.

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ee Sapam Khun Yai Jean has been a homely get-together point for Phuket residents and tourists to sample Hokkien noodles and chewy fish balls since 1946.

Chinese woman Jean Pupa immigrated from the Hokkien area in China and settled in Sapam village in Phuket.

She, alongside many other immigrants from China, decided to open restaurants to serve distinct Hokkien food to tin miners in Phuket Town and Kathu during the tin-mining heyday of the 1950s.

When The Phuket News visited the Koh Kaew branch, Sujit Kuenrom, the daughter of the late Mrs Pupa, was running the restaurant. “This is our 67th year running the restaurant, which is popular because of the quality of our dishes. What customers

eat today is the exactly the same recipe that my mother made herself.”

She spoke fondly of her mother: “Khun Jean was a very friendly person and very well known as a good cook in our family. Many of my family members were fishermen during that time, so my mother always had a good selection and high quality seafood for her dishes.”

Her food was so popular two restaurants are now open in Phuket.

The Mee Sapam is yellow Hokkien fried noodles, priced at B45, mixed with fresh seafood, Chinese cabbage and a few drops of thick soya sauce.

These ingredients plus a scrambled egg are blended together then added to the noodles until perfectly mixed. Also recommended is the seasoning of chilli, sugar, pickled chilli and soya sauce.

The fish balls are priced from B50 to B100 including a special sauce.

Over at the second Mee Sapam restaurant near Thepkasattri Road in Cherng Talay, the son of Sujit, Pongrat Kuenram and his wife Nasuda, run the

shop.

“This is our sixth year making the Nai Yod fish ball. We don’t use any flours or preservatives in our fish balls, and they are very tasty. We do the best for our customers,” says Mr Pongrat.

“We also sell our fish balls to places in other provinces as well.”

One of the customers at Mee Sapam told The Phuket News that the fish balls were “wonderful”.

“They are chewy like jelly, and I don’t think I can find this anywhere else.”

Another customer agreed and said the fish balls at Mee Sapam were “one of the best dishes in Phuket”.

A tour guide from Bangkok, Mr Bawornsit, said every time he brings customers to Phuket, they visit Mee Sapam.

“I always recommend Mee Sapam and the fish ball to both Bangkokians and tourists from other countries who come to Phuket with me.”

There are two Mee Sapam Khun Yai Jean branches. The first, run by Sujit Kuenram, is open daily from 9am to 6 pm, tel: 076-239543 and 081-0818395, address: 56/8 Ban Sapam, Thepkasattri road, Koh Kaew, Phuket.

The second “Ban Don Cherng Talay” branch is run by Pongrat and Nasuda Kuenram. Open daily from 9am to 9.30 pm, tel: 089-2316918 and 087-9937579, address: 93 Ban Don-cherngtalay road, Thepkasattri road, Cherng Talay.

For more information on the restaurants, visit meesapam.com or email meesapam@gmail.com

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Now, don’t try this at home Alasdair Forbes execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

Fine Bouches were amused by both, before moving on to slow-cooked carrot with garlic yoghurt (fabulous), burnt butter (intentional, and very successful) and toasted almonds, to go with one of the bigger surprises of the evening, the Gaia Estate Thalassitis 2011, made on the almost bare rocks of Santorini

Top right, the smoky sea bass fillet; centre, the twice-cooked pork belly with crispy skin.

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or media in Thailand, writing about a wine dinner is problematic. The laws introduced last year governing promotion of alcohol are clear enough when it comes to advertising, but when it comes to stories the message is, basically: Don’t write anything that might encourage people to drink alcohol.

That’s a little vague, but let’s give it a shot.

First, a severe warning to all of you readers out there: This article is not in any way intended to get you to drink silly juice in any form. So if it seems to you that it occasionally reads that way then, plainly, you’re reading it wrong.

In any case, the dinner hosted by BB&B at Bliss Beach Club on August 20 is over, done, so even if it sounds like a good one to go to, you can’t. So we’re not tempting you, are we?

The dinner, carefully prepared by chef Alex Oddy, saw eight dishes designed to complement eight wines that BB&B’s Bart Duykers reckons you may not know he has in stock, but which he believes are really very good.

There was a theme of sorts to the dinner: Old World, which meant all the wines came from Europe – from France, Greece, Italy and Spain. There will be future dinners covering the New World (USA, South Africa and Chile) and then a final battle between Italy and Switzerland, at dates and venues to be announced, and with guest lists aimed primarily at those in the F&B industry.

First up on the list at Bliss was a white from the Loire, the Joseph Mellot Pouilly Fumé Le Tronsec 2010. (If that seems like a long name, there are longer ones to come; you can drink ’em faster than you can say ’em.).

Rich, with a long-lasting finish, which chef Alex twinned with a simple but effective crab salad with crisp bread.

Bouches were amused by both, before moving on to slow-cooked carrot with garlic yoghurt (fabulous), burnt butter (intentional, and very successful) and toasted almonds, to go with one of the bigger surprises of the evening, the Gaia Estate Thalassitis 2011, made on the almost bare rocks of fabled Santorini.

The vines grow very large leaves in an effort to protect the small grapes from the harsh sun and wind, and the tough conditions are reflected in the dryness of the wine and its strong personality. BB&B reckons this vintage, kept right, will age nicely for three to five years.

Course No 3 consisted of steamed clams with Parma ham, flageolet beans and a smidgin of chili, cooled very nicely by the next wine which, though technically French, owed more to German ancestry: the Gustave Lorentz Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2007, from Alsace. This is very much a Rhine wine.

Smoky sea bass fillet with all the trimmings and a red grape reduction came alongside a three-year-old rosé from Chateau d’Esclans in Provence. This was not the famed Whispering Angel but the vineyard’s second label, Esclans.

From there the natural progression – from white to pink – was on to the reds, starting with a Rothschild Chateau Peyre Lebade 2009, created from a combination of Caber-

net Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and – mostly – Merlot. Fruity, fleshy, and matched with chicken and a Tuscan-style Panzanella salad.

Don’t fall by the wayside just yet. There are only three more courses to go. First comes a real heavyweight: Twice-cooked pork belly with cauliflower purée, celery leaf salad and jus gras. Courage, mon brave!! To go with it you get to drink an intense Tuscan red, Le Pupille Poggio Valente Riserva 2008. Truly special.

Onwards and upwards, to braised duck leg with olives, tomato and potato purée, a dish that really did rise to complement the vino – the dark, almost opaque Torres Salmos 2009 from Spain. Big and bold with a lush body that only Reubens could have painted, if you will allow such a massive mixing of metaphors.

And then all that was left was the pudding.

A light and creamy cake to go with the dessert wine, Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria 2009 from the dark mafia heartland of Sicily.

Fine food, and not at all spoiled by the diners being forced to drink glass after glass of the stuff the government doesn’t really want you to drink – except that it finds the massive taxes rather addictive.

Don’t try this at home.

Class Act Media is a media sponsor of the next BB&B event, “Book Night with Jim Newport” at the Blue Elephant on September 20.

Little slice of noodle heaven found by chance Alexander Oddy editor@classactmedia.co.th

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veryone has at least one go-to restaurant. A place that, quite often, they discovered by accident walking down the wrong street or perhaps was recommended by a friend.

All around the world small artisan restaurants pop up and are immediately hyped by social media and bloggers so that, overnight, there is a mad rush to try the new, latest and best thing.

Phuket, for the most part, is still shielded from this commercial madness for a number of reasons. One is perhaps the ambiguous naming of streets. Another is the somewhat decentralised nature of life here.

Whatever the reason, it is still a joy to discover another hidden gem amidst the very ‘samey’ offerings of most road side restaurants.

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My favourite breakfast place has got to be the one I call ‘Papa Noodle’. Never in my life have I experienced such joy in a bowl of soup. Slices of crisp fried pork belly, pieces of slow cooked pork shoulder, glass noodles, thick rolled rice noodles, morning glory, bean shoots, master stock poached egg, fried garlic and crisp wonton sheets all submerged in a gloriously aromatic, dark soup stock.

I discovered ‘Papa Noodle’ by accident while seeking shelter from a particularly torrential rainfall. I sat, soaked, on a plastic chair and simply ordered ‘one’. I didn’t know what to expect. I was unaware of the culinary mastery I was to behold. I was just wet and grumpy.

I’ve never again been able to consume three bowls of Papa Noodles guay jub, but that first time, I was in love. Or perhaps it was lust. The

truth is, after working in Phuket for two years now, it is easy to look past all the good things that Phuket has to offer. A few bouts of food poisoning, witnessing some insane driving, a couple of power blackouts and a week of monsoons can leave you slightly jaded. But that shouldn’t detract from the reasons that I came here. And being a chef, one of those reasons was, obviously, the food.

All that was once good about Phuket is still here. You may have to look a little harder to find it, but the pristine beaches, the wildlife, the crazy nightlife, the temples and everything that makes Phuket so special still exists. For me, all my favorite parts are found in sitting at a table on the side of the road eating a bowl of heaven for just 45 baht.

Let’s not forget this is still paradise.

Alexander Oddy is the Executive Chef of Bliss Bleach Club.

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Bodega & Grill

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Trisara Seafood

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

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.

Dinner 7pm-10.30pm. Trisara, 076 310 100.

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

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

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

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

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

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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 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

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

DaVinci

La Boucherie

La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located on Soi Sansabai in Patong, next to Jungceylon and just a short walk from Bangla road. You’ll find a varied menu of wonderful and reasonably priced food that includes perfectly cooked steaks and dishes from France, all with friendly and efficient service that guarantees you a very pleasant and satisfying experience. Open daily 11am-5am. 076 344 581. laboucherie-asia.com

Serving up an eclectic mix of tasty East-meetsWest tapas, and a colourful new vibe on the rooftop. Enjoy trendy fusion finger food influenced by cooking styles from around the world alongside your main course, or simply relax with Eurasian tapas and sip sundowners from a selection of creative cocktails. Open 5.30pmmidnight, KEE Resort & Spa, 076 335 888

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

Weaves Restaurant

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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

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

The Bistro Restaurant

JAPANESE

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

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

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

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

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 Tamarind 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.

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

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 thephuketnews

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The lady on the lake Hayley Mill editor@classactmedia.co.th

It is not surprising to think while riding out to the lake: “Does it even exist?” The marshes and wetland that surround the lake blend into the edges when you look at it from afar.

“Surely I should be able to see it!” And then as you come around a final corner, there it is in all of its glory

Clockwise from top: men out on Inle Lake; traversing the water with bikes on board; farmer out walking his water buffalo; produce for sale at the market. @thephuketnews

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f there is a ‘holiday’ destination in Myanmar, Inle Lake is it.

Situated southeast of Mandalay, it sits among winding narrow roads that fall away to one side, almost stopping your heart as you look out the bus window. The scenery is green and the hills are rolling, and at the centre of it all is the famous lake.

Staying in Nyaungshwe to the north of the lake was a bit like living in the Wild West, with horse carts, wide dusty streets and little wooden tables and chairs on the pavement. The pub on the main street is like something out of a Clint Eastwood movie, with the men smoking, chewing tobacco and staring at the strange foreign woman sitting in the corner looking out of place.

Still, the town is more set up for tourists than most of Myanmar, with guest houses able to organise almost anything you need.

And unlike many other more ‘developed’ Asian destinations, haggling is still barely existent in this country. Why say a price if it’s not the real price? Why indeed.

In addition to the lake, most visitors are keen to see the five day market. Because the size of the lake makes it difficult for residents of the area to get to a market, the market instead comes to them.

Moving every day, the market folk take their produce and wares from town to town, including hosting a floating market at one of the locations.

But the lake is what the tourists all come to see. It is imposing in its presence – 21km long and 10km wide. Surrounded on two sides by mountains and countless little villages, it is almost postcard perfect. The

downside is that it isn’t within easy walking distance from Nyaungshwe, meaning no lolling around lakeside watching the world float by.

To really experience just how big this lake is, you need to get out onto the water.

A five-seater longtail style boat will set you back around US$18 (B570) for the day, and will take you to all the main sights.

During both morning or afternoon there is a steady stream of traffic in both directions. Boats carry sacks and crates of produce almost spilling over the sides, most with tomatoes as more than 80 per cent of Myanmar’s tomatoes are grown here. Women sit under umbrellas to shield them from the harsh sun, and men sit on the bow gazing out across the water.

And then of course there are the famous one-legged rowers, making their way across the lake with one legged wrapped around an oar. They make it seem effortless as they kick their leg out, yet it must take years of practice to perfect the technique.

Added to the scenery are the local fishermen who smack the water with an oar to bring the fish to the surface, enabling them to be caught. At one point during our trip, two fishermen swimming in the lake stood up in unison to move their conical nets, just like synchronised swimmers. The perfect photo opportunity if you are quick enough.

Most boat trips will take you to some great sights, with a little bit of shopping thrown in along the way.

If you don’t feel like shopping, the guide is more than happy to skip it – something that would be unheard of in Phuket and other Asian destinations.

The lake feels as huge as it looks, taking more than an hour to get to Indein (also known as Inthein) the location of old ruins.

Situated in the south of the lake, it is only accessible by a small canal.

It almost feels like you need to duck down in your seat as the reeds hit the side of the boat along the way, then the canal opens up to reveal a village on stilts complete with shops and a school.

The ruins themselves are beginning to be reclaimed by the forest, but at the top of the hill is a huge area of reconstructed pagodas of all shapes and colours, and great views down to the lake.

If you want to take in the beauty of the surrounds up close, then biking is the best option. Bear in mind that the roads around parts of the lake may just jar every bone in your body while you do it.

It is not surprising to think while riding out to the lake: “Does it even exist?” The marshes and wetland that surround the lake blend into the edges when you look at it from afar. “Surely I should be able to see it!”

And then as you come around a final corner, there it is in all of its glory.

Unless you are a keen cyclist the lake is too big to cycle the whole way around. It’s best to put your bike on a boat and cross to the other side and then head to the winery.

Yes, a winery!

Red Mountain may not be the most famous brand around, but it is one of only two Myanmar wineries and a welcome relief from drinking cheap bottled brews.

The view from the top of the mountain means you can easily spend a couple of hours here soaking it all up. The view that is! Although as they say, when in Rome...

Hayley Mill was a former volunteer with Phuket charity Phuket Has Been Good To Us. She is now travelling throughout the world collecting adventures. She writes a travel blog at mshayleyj.blogspot.com

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IN BRIEF Launch date set for Infamous: Second Son

Sucker Punch, makers of the action-adventure franchise Infamous, is expected to release the third installment of the series in February 2014.

Infamous: Second Son will be a PlayStation 4 exclusive title and will take place seven years after the events of Infamous 2.

The game’s protagonist is Delsin Rowe, a 24-yearold female that possesses special abilities.

3D printed artwork in Amsterdam

The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam is pioneering the use of 3D printers to reproduce high-quality copies of famous paintings.

So far the museum has used 3D scanning techniques to reproduce Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (1889) and The Harvest (1888) amongst various others. Each copy, called a Relievo, is priced at £22,000 (B1.1 million) and is being made with the help of photography company Fujifilm.

“It really is the next generation of reproductions because they go into the third dimension. If you’re a layman, they are pretty indistinguishable [from the originals],” said museum director Axel Rüger.

Tesla founders creates new stir

Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk generated comparisons to the movie Iron Man when he tweeted that his company has “figured out how to design rocket parts just with hand movements in the air.”

Musk said his company will post a video next week demonstrating the process of the new technology.

When Musk was asked by Iron Man director Jon Favreau if the design would be similar to the film’s holographic interface, he replied “Yup. We saw it in the movie and made it real. Good idea!”

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he highly anticipated Nvidia Shield is a mobile gaming device that could provide a big boost to the Android gamedeveloping community. This handheld console has a sleek look and combines an Xbox 360-style controller with a 130mm high resolution flip up screen, which makes it easy to store away.

The controller design is a key feature since it allows room for a button interface that is familiar to gamers and easy to use. It is a comfortable design that includes two analog joysticks and a D-pad.

The device is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 4 quadcore processor and includes the ever important Mini HDMi output that can be connected to a TV.

Nvidia Shield US$299.99 (B9,000)

Since it runs on Android OS, several Windows games and entertainment applications like Netflix will be available for users.

So far, the games for the device are run through PC streaming, including Half Life 2, Devil May Cry 5, and Grand Theft Auto IV. While the device was designed for Android-specific games, the drawback to the Nvidia Shield is that the Android game market has yet to develop intriguing enough content to justify its hefty price.

In the long run though, this could be a handheld powerhouse to rival the PS Vita and other systems, and the push that Android OS game developers need to step up their games to the next level.

Italian astronaut recounts spacewalk terror

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talian astronaut Luca Parmitano last week recounted the terrifying minutes last month when he felt he was drowning in his spacesuit after it sprang a still unexplained leak during a spacewalk.

Writing on his blog from the International Space Station, Parmitano said he felt liquid on his neck shortly after starting the July 16 spacewalk and was blinded and suffocating as the water slowly rose.

“I feel that the temperature of the liquid is too cold to be sweat and above all I have the distinct sensation it is increasing in volume,” Parmitano wrote in a gripping first-person narrative of the incident.

As he slowly made his way back to the airlock, Parmitano said he could feel the water rising in his visor and the audio becoming fainter as the liquid covered the foam fabric of his earphones.

“I don’t know if I will have air or liquid in my lungs the next time I breathe... I realise I no longer know where to go to reach the airlock,” he wrote.

Once he was safely back inside the space station and repressurising, Parmitano said he remembered thinking he could open his helmet to let the water

out.

The US space agency NASA has launched two investigations into the incident, with engineers focusing on a possible fault in the spacesuit cooling system rather than the inner helmet drink bag.

His spacewalk on July 16 was stopped after about an hour and a half, marking the second shortest in the history of the International Space Station.

The 36-year-old made it safely back inside and was unhurt, though NASA experts said he faced the risk of drowning had the ordeal gone on much longer.

US spacewalks have been suspended pending the investigations.

Parmitano concluded his blog post saying: “The skill of our engineers and the technology we have at our disposal make things that are not easy seem easy.

“It would be better not to forget that,” he wrote. AFP

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

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o you remember Super Mario Bros. 3?

Widely considered to be the best game of the franchise, Super Mario Bros. 3 introduced several new concepts and abilities to the Italian plumber that quickly became synonymous with the character.

Super Mario Bros.

3 was the first game in the series to include flying, swimming, and a weapon (the fire flower).

Indeed, Mario’s ability to f ly by turning into a raccoon was such a popular in-game feature that Nintendo decided to put this look on the cover of the game.

The game, released in 1988 in Japan and 1991 in the US, was also the first in the series to include multiplayer mode, with Luigi as a playable character alongside Mario.

An overview map was used to navigate through the seven kingdoms, each with their own boss and hidden mini-games that allowed the user to stockpile power-ups and special abilities.

A nt ic ipat ion wa s fueled by the film The Wizard, which featured a preview of what the game would include. This master stroke of marketing genius helped propel Super Mario Bros. 3 to become one of the bestselling video games of all time, with more than 18 million copies sold worldwide.

The game was so popular, it spawned The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 animated series in North America, and was included in several ‘greatest games of alltime’ lists by Gamespot, IGN, Nintendo Power, and Game Informer.

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

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Scare tactics The Conjuring

FILM REVIEW Kong Rithdee editor@classactmedia.co.th

Investigating haunted houses, possessed dolls and elusive phantoms, they approach ghostly incidents with a mixture of wary pragmatism and good-natured empathy – of course they believe in God and evil, in fairy tales and demonic possession

Director: Jason Wan Starring: Vera Farmiga Lili Taylor Ron Livingston Patrick Wilson Running time: 112 minutes

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Fast and Furious 7 casts Tony Jaa

Thai action star Tony Jaa has signed on to make his official Englishlanguage feature debut in the Fast and Furious 7.

Cast as the one of the main villains alongside Jason Statham, the film will also be the first major studio film for Jaa. The actor is best known as the protagonist in the highly successful Ong Bak action film series.

The Fast and Furious 7 film is still in development and will include returning stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne Johnson.

“There is a great mix of humour and action, something I really appreciate.

There is no better film to be involved in for a first US studio production,” Jaa said last week.

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he black-hearted demons in The Conjuring work inexhaustibly to send our terror-metre through the cobwebbed roof.

Raising hell, killing dogs, freezing clocks and possessing mothers, the ghosts run through their satanic scripture and unleash each trick upon us – or rather, upon the poor family in the film, which is claimed to be based on a true account – with menace and skills that border on dark exhilaration.

This is no classic, but director James Wan is a deft conductor who orchestrates the scariest ride of the season from threads of familiarly black melodies.

Wan is a Malaysia-born filmmaker who’s responsible for the first Saw (which is easily the best in the franchise that later degenerated into witless sadism) and the passably spooky Insidious.

At the simplest level, Wan is a skilful recycler of horror motifs: The Conjuring is a carnival collection that features a haunted house, an exorcism, chilly whispers, rattling doors, shrill wailing caught on tapes, a hanged corpse from a big tree by the lake, helpless little girls alone in bed or empty corridors, a creepy music box that shouldn’t have been unearthed, a hide-and-seek game involving an antique wardrobe, a boardedup basement in which terrible, terrible things happened in the past.

But on top of skill, rhythm and timing – on top of his effective visual grammar – Wan always shows a kind of nerdy conviction in pulp-horror and the inhuman viciousness of ghosts. Those qualities, more than the scare tactics and recycled situation, make his movies, especially this latest one, tick.

Real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Fermiga) – husband a non-priest exorcist and wife a gifted clairvoyant – are seen giving lectures at top universities on supernatural phenomena and the science of dark power.

Investigating haunted houses, possessed

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dolls and elusive phantoms, they approach ghostly incidents with a mixture of wary pragmatism and good-natured empathy – of course they believe in God and evil, in fairy tales and demonic possession, and yet they insist that most strange noises you hear at night can be explained scientifically. Unless when they’re not, and one case in 1971, the film duly informs us, is so malevolent that the Warrens hardly want to bring it up.

That one takes place in the film’s central location, the haunted residence newly bought by Roger and Carolyn Perron (Ron Livingston and Lily Taylor).

The couple and their daughters – five Linda Blair-like preys to the hungry ghosts – move in to the old house and are promptly terrorised: from squeaky doors, the fright becomes more intense as mysterious bruises appear on Carolyn’s body, a girl wakes up at night because someone yanks her legs, the stench of rotten meat in the house, and another girl sleepwalks and repeatedly bangs her head inexplicably at a wall.

Fearing for their lives but too cashstrapped to move out, the Perrons seek out the Warrens and persuade the couple to ward off the angry, infanticidal spirits at their home.

Ed Warren, dressed more like a philosophy professor than a hippie-era ghost-buster, is the brains of the operation while his wife Lorraine – played with cool solemnity

by Fermiga – is the heart, the all-seeing eye, and the receptive antennae of all dangerous forces.

Naturally, The Conjuring focuses its energy on many long haunt sequences; the mix of invisible threat, plain-sight shock and crafty, pent-up suspense is very efficient.

But by having “serious” actors like Wilson, Fermiga and Taylor in the leads, the film also lifts itself up a few notches above the platitude of cursed-house cheap thrill.

In sum, this is a real scare-fest for horror fans – and even to those who prefer to squint their eyes while the terror plays out nearly non-stop on screen.

Academy Award-winning director and actor Ben Affleck has been tapped to play Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel 2 film.

The film was announced at San Diego Comic Con just last month and production will begin in 2014. Affleck will play the character as someone who is ‘older and wiser’ than Clark Kent.

“He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal [and] retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t to work with him,” said director Zack Snyder.

‘Avengers 2’ finds its Scarlet Witch

Director Joss Whedon has tapped Elizabeth Olson to play the Scarlet Witch in the highly anticipated Avengers sequel The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

The actress, who starred in Martha Marcy May Marlene, is the younger sister of former child stars Mary Kate and Ashley Olson. She will also star in the Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla and the Oldboy remake.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron is scheduled to be released in July 2015.

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SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) The Conjuring (E) Kick Ass 2 (E) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (E) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (E/3D) R.I.P.D. (E) Yam Yasothorn 3 (T)

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As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed.

For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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huket Has Been Good To Us Foundation is eagerly preparing for their next fundraising event “Red Hot Jazz,” to be held on Friday 13 September at the Boathouse in Kata Beach.

The night will be one to remember – guests dressed in cocktail attire will kick off their evening by indulging in pre-dinner drinks and dancing to the music of a live six-piece jazz band. Free flow from regions of Languedoc, France and Veneto, Italy will be enjoyed while the band wows the crowd.

And what better to accompany this than four delicious courses of French cuisine?

Santiago Lopez, director of food and beverages at Boathouse, is looking forward to the event and thrilled about the opportunity to provide the foundation’s supporters with delicious French fare.

“We are very proud to be hosting Phuket Has Been Good To Us’ next fundraising event. The menu has something to suit every taste, and will include such French delicacies as foie gras, tarte tatin and delectable lamb loin.”

The charity’s director of operations, Tina Hall, is very excited about the event and incredibly grateful for support from Boathouse. “We are looking forward to dancing the night away at the gorgeous Boathouse to the smooth jazz rhythms played by the talented six-piece jazz band B&W.” Tickets are available for a donation of B3,500. Bookings can be made by contacting PHBGTU at 076 278 146, or by emailing info@phukethasbeengoodtous.org.

All proceeds from this event will go towards funding the

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E Helping out at the Phuket Has Been Good to Us Foundation. charity’s English language education programme for underprivileged Thai children. For more details, please visit phukethasbeengoodtous.org Class Act Media is a media sponsor of this event.

ason Wilder on Drive is on the lookout for local talent to come and play ‘live’ on his show. Every week he is showcasing an acoustic set from one of the many talented singers or bands that play for their living. So if you are interested, contact him direct drive@ classactmedia.co.th If you are an avid listener of our Breakfast Show every morning between 7 and 11am you will be entertained by two madcap Australians called Sam and Kirsty.

They bring you up to date local and international news every thirty minutes as well keep you entertained with crazy stories from around the world.

They also play ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ between 7 and 8am and often call upon you for their help. You can contact them directly in the studio on 076-612-895.

If you are going to Thanyapura this weekend for Superkidz make sure you come over and say ‘hi’ as Steve will be there taking some soundbites for his Lifestyle show. That’s it for this week, thanks for listening.

arlier this month, Aleenta Resort & Spa Phuket hosted a charity event at the turtle sanctuary (Phang Nga Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre) in Thai Muang district, north of Phuket.

The resort did the activity on behalf of the Pure Blue Foundation, funded by Aleenta’s owner, Anchalika Kijkanakorn, and was part of the resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

Aleenta donated small signs to be placed at each pond at the sanctuary to give information of the marine species; helped clean the place and repaint a wall; and built a welcome arch for them.

Aside from this project, the resort donates money monthly for staff salaries and monthly expenses. The resort also encourages guests to donate money to the sanctuary. For every donation the guest makes, the hotel matches it.

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big week and a big issue. This week Phuket News TV tackles a big story – ‘Australians in Danger’. Statistically, Australians are most likely to die in Thailand (when outside Australia).

Not only that, but Australians are also the expats and holidaymakers most likely to be using the local public hospital services on the island. And in some cases they are clogging up the public health system and not paying for the services.

Phuket News TV speaks to Vachira Hospital, Australian Hon Consul Larry Cunningham, Wal Brown from the Royal Thai Police and Tim Shaw – Thai Correspondent for the Australia Channel Seven Network. Although the story is about Australians it applies to visitors and expats from many of the other regular visiting countries as well.

A fashion parade called ‘Savage Punk’ was staged at Underwoods last week – it’s certainly different and you can enjoy the highlights from the night. We also headed to the official re-opening of Central Festival East. Some famous local singers and film stars were there too.

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THANK YOU EVENING AT THE WESTIN SIRAY BAY The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket held a thank you evening for local media at the resort last Thursday (August 22). Attendees, who included representatives from The Phuket News and Live 89.5, enjoyed a fantastic evening of dining and drinking, being shuttled around the property’s various outlets before finishing with dessert and massages on the beach. Pictured centre is General Manager Janet McNab. Photo: A Day To Chill, facebook.com/adaytochillthailand

POR TOR RETURNS TO PHUKET The annual Por Tor, or ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival, celebrated by Chinese worldwide, began last Friday (August 23) in Phuket Town with the festival’s first parade from Dragon Park on Thalang Rd to the fresh market on Ranong Rd. The festival continues to run until September 4. @thephuketnews

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Blair Speers (right, centre), big boss of Hoteltravel.com, celebrated his 44th birthday on August 18 at the newly opened Chef Daniel’s Gastro Bar in Cherng Talay, with friends, fellow golfers and colleagues, treating them all to a specially devised menu. Photos: Angel Eyes Images

FASHION FUN Panatta “Mam” Bunthanom (left, third from left) staged an edgy showing of her latest fashions, titled “Savage Punk”, on August 24.

The fashion show, at the Underwood Art Factory, was appropriately industrial, with welding masks, chains and spikes contrasting starkly with the diaphanous, flowing dresses.

Suchada Sanksuwan and Pachara Uthaitham.

The grown up show was preceded by a catwalk fashion show for kids. thephuketnews

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GRAND OPENING Central Festival Phuket East held its official grand opening on August 23. The store occupies the ground floor of what used to be the Homeworks building. Homeworks, Central’s home materials and décor arm, still occupies the upper floor. The cornerstone business of Central Festival East is Tops supermarket.

BRAND NEW SCHOOL ON THE ISLAND Gecko International School held its grand opening on August 26 at its new Thalang premises, when owners Huw Roberts and Celi Harper, pictured right, officially opened the school to new students. @thephuketnews

THANK YOU BASH The 12th Anda Focus anniversary business success and thank you party was held on August 24 at Phuket Panwa Beach Resort.

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

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.

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.

The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more.

You can also find exquisite arts and craft created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission.

See thegoodshepherd.info.

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

WEDNESDAY SEP 4

Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. Email: fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure. thephuketnews

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Thursday 19 September 2013 @ Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at Central World The Thailand Property Awards reward the best of the best in the Thai real estate industry.

Join us to celebrate excellence.

Regular Rate

5,000 Baht

Don’t Miss Out the property event of the year

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that key industry players all attend

For more information and reservations Ensign Media Co., Ltd. Tel. 02 662-5195, Fax. 02 662-5198 Email : info@thailandpropertyawards.com www.thailandpropertyawards.com

Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's 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.

ing with world class surfers from Australia and Bali. Moreover we also have extreme water sports such as jet ski, fly board and more. End with the most exclusive party beside the beach. Meet Thai stars, celebrities and street icons. Visit: facebook.com/ RipCurlThailand to get free tickets and accommodation.

contact Phuket Has Been Good To Us on 076 278 146 or info@phukethasbeengoodtous.org or Boathouse on 076 330 015 or events@boathousephuket.com. Proceeds go towards helping underprivileged children in Phuket.

Thailand Property Awards 2013

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7

Phuket 80s night @ Xana Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massaged 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 5pm-6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away.

Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket.com, no phone calls please.

XANA beach club will be holding a Phuket 80s Night, bringing the best music from one of the most iconic decades. On the night there will be 80s themed cocktails, canapes and entertainment. And of course a dress code.... so glam it up with 80s clothes and accessories! From 9pm till late. More details - Annabel Fox +66 076 324 101 101.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8

THURSDAY SEP 5 Phuket Old Town Bike

Southern Phuket Pool League Walkabout A, Karon v Pita Bar, Laguna, Rawai. The Islander Bar, Rawai v Ying Yang Bar, Rawai. The White Hart, Rawai v Allstar Sports Bar, Kata. Solutions Bar, Kata v Australia Bar & Grill, Kata. No Name Bar, Karon v Bye. Bye v Buddha Bar, Laguna, Rawai. All games start 8pm. southernphuketpool.com.

Phuket Old Town Bike by TAT Phuket, cycling and learning about culture and history from Phuket mining museum, old town in Kathu, and ride along to Bang Wad Reservoir. The registration fee costs 199THB includes shirt, museum ticket, lunch and flask. Every cyclists will get the medals from TAT.

THURSDAY SEP 19

IBAP- Finding the GEMS A Look at Female Entrepreneurship in Thailand, featuring Ms Ulrike Guelich, Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, Bangkok University. In her presentation, Ms. Guelich will give some insight from interviews with successful women entrepreneurs in big family businesses in Thailand. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project is the most prestigious observatory on entrepreneurship worldwide and measures and characterises the scope of entrepreneurial activity, comparing it internationally since 1999. Ms Guelich notes that in a global comparison, Thailand has some outstanding features regarding entrepreneurship.

Doors open 6.15pm, all welcome. More details at http://ibap-phuket.org.

FRI SEP 20 - FRI OCT 18

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Thailand Property Awards reward the best of the best in the Thai real estate industry. The eighth annual Thailand Property Awards gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at Central World. In addition to well established awards such as Best Developer Thailand, Best Boutique Developer Thailand, plus a host of regional awards for the best condominiums and villa developments on the Eastern Seaboard, Phuket, Koh Samui and in Chiang Mai, the 35 categories this year include four new awards: Best Residential Development, Best Villa Rental Agent, Best Villa Architectural Design and Best Villa Interior Design. Limited individual and group tickets are still available for the gala dinner, visit www.thailandpropertyawards.com for more details.

EVERY DAY

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.

FRI SEP 6 - SUN SEP 8 Water Colour Painting Course

Red Hot Jazz Girls Go Surfing Day RipCurl is coming back with exclusive activities for 200 lucky girls to get surf train@thephuketnews

Enjoy jazz, dancing & art at ‘Red Hot Jazz’ at Boathouse. Entry donation of B3,500 includes free flow selected beverages & four courses of French cuisine. To book please

We’re bringing this popular course up North! In just 5 weekly lessons, you’ll be well on your way to painting fabulous Water Colours to be proud of. Starting on 20/09 until 18/10, 9.30am-12pm, classes are taught by a highly regarded artist and teacher. Only B3950 per person, this promises to be a fantastic creative experience.

Contact kez@oasisedphuket.com for info & to book now, phone: 084 946 2171.

Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms.

All this in a Phuket Wake Park! Welcome from 7:30 to 22:00 every day

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This week in history

GOT YOUR NUMBER

■■ August 30, 1835

Melbourne, Australia, is founded. It is named after the then-British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne.

1:423,548

■■ August 31, 1997

Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car smash in a tunnel in Paris, along with her companion Dodi Fayed and the car’s driver Henri Paul.

Chances that you will die from falling out of bed.

■■ September 1, 1939

1,825

Germany, Slovakia and the Soviet Union invade Poland, sparking off World War II in Europe.

Number of days in a lifetime that the average person spends waiting in queues.

■■ September 2, 1666

The Great Fire of London breaks out.

It burns for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings, though deaths are in single figures.

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■■ September 3, 1950

Emilio Giuseppe “Nino” Farina wins the Italian Grand Prix to become the first Formula One Drivers’ champion.

Percentage of airline pilots who admit to having fallen asleep in flight.

3:1

■■ September 4, 1998

Google is founded by two students at Stanford University, American Larry Page and Russian Sergey Brin.

Ratio of weight of garbage dumped in the world’s oceans to the weight of fish caught from them.

■■ September 5, 1960

German Junkers Ju87 ‘Stuka’ dive bombers fly over Poland at the start of World War II. Photo: German Federal Archives

Amateur boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) wins the gold medal in the light heavyweight boxing division at the Rome Olympic Games.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

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50. Eccentric 55. Kamikaze run?

57. X-Men villain, and namesakes 58. Place 59. Big name in pineapples 60. Eyelid woe 61. Leavings 62. Abreast of

22. Distinctive flair 23. Show fear 24. Having a lot to lose?

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47. Does something 8. Bygone polit. cause 48. Dirty coat 9. Tree type 49. Cut down 10. **** review 50. Coconut fiber 11. Sheltered 51. African antelope 12. Maryland stadium 52. Play thing 15. Gregor Johann 53. Capital near the ___ 60th parallel 17. Dander 54.

Adult-in-waiting?

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Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. 3M; 2. Thomas Midgely Jr; 3. Southeast Poland; 4.The spleen; 5. The Andes.

1. By what name is Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co now known?

2. Who invented leaded gasoline and CFCs? 3. At its height, the Mongol Empire stretched from China to where?

4. Which organ in the body produces tuftsin?

5. Which is the longest mountain range on land?

Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Like some columns 5. Strike 9. Cheerless 13. Paella pot 14. Maintain 15. Not fine 16. Acquisition method 19. Ones at the helm 20. “You don’t say!”

21. “___ time” 22. Old Icelandic literary work 23. Snubbing 31. West Indian folk magic 32. Catch 33. Farm call 34. Fabric 35. Acadia National Park locale 37. Bakery buy 38. Extreme suffix 39. Foofaraw 40. Ism 41. Eluding an officer 45. Feeder filler 46. Legal org.

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In Karon: Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, emerging area. call Dan 084 841 7339.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

For Rent 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.

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Rawai Pool Villa For Sale:

The Cour tyard: Upper f loor 10 m showroom frontage floor area 10 0 s m w i t h a i r/c o n s . C o n t a c t Khun Siriporn 081 691 0213, siriporn@islandfurni ture-phuket.com, www.thecourtyard-phuket.com.

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

250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

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

behind Premium Outlet. 250m road frontage, 300m deep. Sloping upwards, starting at 15m and ending at 65m above sea level. 6M/rai. Contact owner direct at 081 893 6630.

ACG Cricket Ground: Luxury Condo Rent/Sale: Seaview Villa 3 Bed Cape Yamu: Luxury single storey villa, furnished, set in private gardens with pool. Only 10 mins to PIA/BIS schools.

Includes pool cleaning, very quiet location. Only B45,000 per month. Long term. Call 086 279 6283

5 Rai raw land behind ACG clubhouse on long lease for compatible sporting facility. alan@acgphuket.com.

Luxury Condo Rent/Sale Phuket Villa Patong Beach beside Jungceylon.

Fully furnished 43sqm on the 6th floor with balcony, bedroom, living room, kitchen, cable & internet, pool, gym, laundry. Rent Long Term B30,000. Contact Nus 081 893 2330, seadream@loxinfo.co.th

Villa in Cherng Talay:

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

3 B e d H o u s e Te r m Fu n Cherng taly: Main bed & sitting

Beach 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.

3 Bedroom House for rent:

Long Term Rental:

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.

Available Nov. onwards. Call 081 4326587, 081 8915602

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

New house for sale: At Siri Village, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom. 3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.

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 months. 087 272 5250. phetmeekha@ yahoo.com.

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.

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.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,

Shop house Samkong near river: 3 floors, in Samkong Town

Town house near Tesco in town: 2 floors, 23.7Sq.wah. Near

Riverside. Facing main street & stream at the back. Nice atmosphere w playground. Convenient location near town. 089 159 3239, 081 821 320 naiyanapo@yahoo.com.

Tesco Lotus in town & Kajonkiet school.

Easy to go to Patong or Town. 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms. Living room & Kitchen 089 159 3239, 081 821 3205 naiyanapo@yahoo.com.

3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

Luxury Bangla Road: 60 SQM. Absolute Bangla Suites for sale with 2 MB discount. Roof top Bar Restaurant, swimming pool. 3min to beach and Jungceylon. 1 min from nightlife.Quiet Apart. www.southernfriedrice.com.

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families.

5km east from Heroines Monument.

Photos available. THB 4.5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) 081 892 2419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

Beach House & Beach Condo For Rent: Beach house in Cape Panwa. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 living room, kitchen and dining room for 8-12 people, outdoor relaxroom for sunset meetings (no pool, in repair) and 2-rooms condo. See phuketbeach living.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.

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

Seaview Pool Villa for Rent:

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.

2 Bed villa with lovely garden, koi pond, pool with sala/ 3rd bed and seaview.

Fully furnished, True visions on 42" screen, WiFi, new ACs. Private, quiet area but near all amenities. Call 086 279 6283.

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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.

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galow 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.

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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.

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.

sqm. For rent, colorful and boutique design in Phuket Town. Fully furnished, kitchenette. Good location, Mae-Laun Road. Call Zhu at 089 668 3639; zhunaumann@gmail.com, see Baan PhitakTaweep-phuket.com.

Guest House, 8 beautiful rooms, Low season B600 inc breakfast, High season B1200, Free WiFi, Breakfast. If 5 nights high season free airport P/U www.southernfriedrice.com.

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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.

villa. Large living room, kitchen & laundry with washer/dryer. Overlooking 8th hole green. Pool, gym & leisure centre (lochpalm.com). AVAILABLE: 01 Sep 2013, from THB 45,000 per calendar month, min 12 months.

Call 085 894 2268 or timshaw@bigpond.com.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. RPM Marina Condo:

3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

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 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.

Single House For Sale:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedr o o m s .C l o s e t o a l l a m e n i t i e s .

One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:089 652 1951.

Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

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

a prime area just 50 metres from the north end of Patong Beach (close to Graceland Hotel & the roundabout on beachroad) there are two commercial townhouse buildings incorporated into this sale. They are on offer on a freehold basis which comes complete with a Chanote land title deed.

The two 3 storey buildings sits on land measuring over 30 sq.wah.

This prime real estate has been prepared for total refurbishment and is a perfect business investments for a property developer for resell potential or a business person who wants the freedom to create their own business design concept. Plans have been drawn-up to develop the property into either a 8 room or a 14 room guesthouse/apartments. 081 893 2330.

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

FOR SALE RAWAI BEACH

Patong Free Hold Condo:

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.

Singl e H ou se Sp eci al Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

Business for Sale: Located in

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.

Budget Bungalows:

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

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

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

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.

Beautiful Karon Villa:

In soi jaofah 73 (before phunaka golf club) Land area 2 Ngan 92 sqwah, Usable area 450 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, swimming pool, room for maid. Sale: 12.9 million baht. Tel. 081-4761640(Eng) 081-8923709(Thai)

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

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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

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.

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

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.

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. INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL: thewhitehousekata@gmail. com.

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

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

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).

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

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.

When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.

Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 089 652 1951.or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua:

Two shophouse for lease in Patong: Low Rent! 2 Shophouse - 2

flrs.Can make business ground floor.

Huge 2nd floor fully furnished as 2 bed apartment with private bathrooms. Includes furniture. Big kitchen and living area. 084 189 7696.

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

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR 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

Villa with Pool for Sale: Free-

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.

+ Study or 4 BDR, 4 bathroom, maid’s quarters, full AC + hot water, pool, 2 car garage, western kitchen + extra storage. A must see. Was B21million reduced to B17million including Laguna family golf membership. Call 081 737 5001.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.B5,500,000.

089 652 1951 or thailandmls@gmail. com.

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

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.

Seaview Land Patong:

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

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai

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

Beautiful Villa Rawai: Beau-

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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.

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.

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.

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

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

fect 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.

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,200 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground 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.

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 .

Town house near Tesco in town: 2 floors, 23.7Sq.wah. Near

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.

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

Tesco Lotus in town & Kajonkiet school.

Easy to go to Patong or Town. 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms. Living room & Kitchen 089 159 3239, 081 821 3205 naiyanapo@yahoo.com.

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

fullly furnished 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.

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach area) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@yahoo.com.

Land Plot for Sale:

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.

tiful 2 bed pool villa with sep/maids room or 3rd b/room.Great outdoor entertaining area.5 minutes to all conven. Reduced to 8,600,000 Baht.

Ph: 089 6521 951 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

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

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House for Sale - Chalong: 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.

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:

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.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai: 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.

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.

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

New House for Sales:

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

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.

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

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.

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.

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bedrooms and

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:

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot 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.

(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.

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

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.

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

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.

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:

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million.

Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

bedrooms,granite top kitchen,outdoor seating,100” home cinema, LED Lighting system,Tv’s,LAN & Audio every room,alarm,3 phase electric. Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

Sales - House near By Pass:

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

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.

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room.

Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern 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.

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

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier.

Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon.

Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 50 41 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok,

Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai.

Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.

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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.

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

E M A I L; t h e w h i t e housekata@gmail. com.

PATONG condos for sale:

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning, safe, secure estate villa, close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool, 3 large bed, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done.

13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

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

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Patong Tower for Sale:

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

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.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

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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.

INFO: 081 788 8280.

EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

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

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.

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.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000.

LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.

372 m2 Ideal for office or apartment / 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:

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.

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 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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Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in New Luxury Villa For Sale: 3 Luxurious Golf Villa @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD !

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

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.

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

Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location sales office/ Hot Price Sale-PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai 2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 500 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris.silanachai@ yahoo.com.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

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).

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket 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.

Properties for sale: Luxury investment condo N/East aspect Rawai 5th floor corner sweeping ocean rural views. 126sqm, 2 bed, 2 bath, free hold, furnished, pool, B8.75million perment tenant at B40,000 p/m. Call 089 050 5664

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.

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

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

F O 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.

low zoned, safe 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.

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

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.

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: New

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.

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.

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.

renovated & decorated, large living room, fully furnished, shower & jacuzzi, mature gardens with waterfall, security.

Because of sickness NOW 3.25 MB. Call: 087 877 2320, 084 854 9889.

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

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.

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom SeaView near Airport:

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

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

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

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4

town. 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.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE 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.

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.

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.

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3

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

Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

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.

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:

Pool villa for sale or rent: 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.

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.

For sale: 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.

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.

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

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.

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell,

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.

Reduced for Quick Sale:

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

Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all.

Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.

health reasons. Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.wah, 24.5 MB. Mountain views. Best buy in Kamala.

No question! Call 086 269 6721 email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com

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RPM Owner Direct Luxury Four Bed House In Laguna

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.

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

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

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).

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

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

East Coast Sea View Land

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.

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.

Condo in Marina:

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

World Class Sea Views:

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill.

Interested or want a larger size?

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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).

Condos, 1 per floor C/W lift. Located on the 15th fairway 275 M3 per floor total.Common Pool and Sundeck.

Underground parking 1/unit, Floor 3 show unit complete Floors 1&2 are unfinished, waiting for owners choice of flooring and kitchens. Could still develop into one very large private home. Floors 1&2 could be offices star ting from B10 million. Or B32 million for project Partial financing available. Info contact 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com

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.

Seaview Chalong land price B27.5 million for 2 rai. www.phuket-land-sale.com

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

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.

288 sqm of heaven. Plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minute walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

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.

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.

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.

For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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.

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Hill Land for Sale: Very nice loca-

Ocean Front Land:

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

Patong Loft Condo: 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.

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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:

Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

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.

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tion hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. Contact: Attapong 081 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.

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.

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:

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.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peace-

ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet.

Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool.

612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

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Thai Male/Female, 25-40 years, fluent in English, good computer & communication skills, self motivated, background in marketing/Real Estate/ Travel Agency is a must. Please send CV: helena@phuketabc.com

Personal Assistant

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.

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.

Guest Service Supervisor: JV Opportunity: JV Partner 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.

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

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.

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/ SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart?

Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

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’.

Thai Reporter Wanted The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers great career prospects for the right candidate

The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national ● Have a hunger for the news ● Be a proficient photographer ● Have a willingness to learn ● Have good English writing skills ● Be willing to work to deadlines ● Be a strong communicator If this sounds like you, email your resume with expected salary to adminmgr@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

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woman with good written and spoken english for office work. Computer literacy is a must. molokophuket. com, info@molokophuket.com, Call: 084 060 7050.

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S w i s s S e r vi c e / Pho n e Operator: Swiss Ser vice /

Telephone 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.

ENGLISH- SPEAKING THAI GIRL: Looking for a Thai

Image Keyworders needed: Design Studio Looking for Image Keyworders to be creating the content of images, including titles, descriptions and keywords. Uploading images to agency’s web page. Applicant must have excellent command of English.

Thai or have the visa to work in Thailand. Contact manager: photomorphicimages@gmail.com Only English resume & cover letter accepted.

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.

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.

Couple Wanted:

New Hot Yoga Studio In Bangtao: New hot yoga studio 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.

A s si st ant Sal e s M an ager: • Thai- Male/Female, 25-

35 years • Bachelor's Degree • 2 Years related sales experience • Good command of English • Good computer & communication skills • Own a car & driver license Salary + Commission + Benefits Send CV to : cj@searasports.com

New Club Opening in Phuket We are now seeking to fill in the following positions: - F&B Manager.

- VJ / Light technician.

- Promotions Manager.

- IT Technician.

- Head Chef.

- Graphic Designer.

- Assistant Head Chef.

- Assistant / Secretary / Accountant.

- Flair Bartender.

- Head of Security.

- Singer / Dancer / Performer (female).

Native English Teache r : Need experienc ed pre school teacher, 10 -14 children.

Star t immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

Fluent command of English (speaking / writing). Experience in the field required. Must be hard working, flexible, professional, fun & talented. Thai applicants only.

WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST SALARIES IN PHUKET…HOWEVER WE ONLY HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE…SO HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Please send updated resume with photo to: clubrecruitmentpatongbeach@gmail.com

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

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

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Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Ability to engage a local radio audience. ● Previous radio and technical knowledge are a necessity ● TV Camera and Editing skill would be an advantage ● You will be working with a small, dynamic team

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@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

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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.

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13 M et re Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden

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

hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours.

Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@krabikon nect.com.

22m. Indonesian Pinisi 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.

Maintenance and repairs at competitive rates

Call Max Marine Asia now on 076 239 502 Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available.

Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: 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.

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.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000.

“This price excludes only engine”.

Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

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.

Need to sell my SAILBOAT 2 mast 17 metre (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

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay: Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

LIV Aboard For Sale: Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com

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.

Fa n t a s t i c B a r g a i n:

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.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R- 21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000.

“This price exclude only engine”.

Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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.

G u e s t h o u s e Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed 2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very 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.

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.

Kata Night Plaza: Southern Fried Rice, Popular Guest house, 40-seat restaurant, 8 rooms, 5 min walk to Kata Beach. For Sale or Rent.Trip Advisor Winner 2013 sfrkata@hotmail.com 081 894 8446 www.southernfriedrice.com.

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BAR ON BANGLA In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately.

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2 Businesses For Sale: 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.

URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique 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.

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

3 Businesses 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.

BUSINESS SERVICES 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.

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

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

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

Hotel & Restaurant for sale: Chan ote t it l e in Pato n g,C e nt r al position,new building,started 4 years ago,20 rooms,reception &restaurant fully furnished,lift.B32M negotiable 086 279 8175 (Eng/Italy)Stefano 084 840 1566 (Thai)Ning.

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.

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.

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.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

Cement Production Plant:

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

Contact 086 300 9406.

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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.

Apartment Hotel For Sale In Patong: 18 deluxe apartments and

swimming pool. Fully furnished and very well managed for more than 10 years. Beautiful hill location and calm area, over looking Patong bay. All rooms have kitchen separate,fridge,Air Con.,Cable T V,internet, hot water, safety box. Call Peter: 081 892 8526 info@phuket-besthomes.com.

Unique Rawai Investment Oppor tunity: We

run a business in Chalong that has paid back 50% of its cash investment in the first year of operation. An opportunity for a similar business exists in Rawai.

This is not a hotel, guest house, restaurant, dive shop, car rental or real estate. This business benefits Thai society as a whole and is environmentally neutral.

We are looking for 1-3 equity investors to make a total 20 million Baht investment. E-mail: tayana55islandgirl@yahoo.com.

CR-V 2.0E (i-VTEC) with clean condition and no bad accidents.

Top and full option with com plete book service and manual.

Year:20 02,Engine Size: 20 0 0 cc.,Fuel: Petrol.081 818 9696.

Farang Food Paradise:

Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact: 076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com.

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.

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.

Toyota Hilux VIGO, 4 door, 4x4, 3.0 Diesel, model 2007, mileage 87,000 km only, first owner, all service by Toyota, new tires, beige interior, Alpha Canopy/front Bull bar. Call 086 943 8989 Chalong.

on loan, (no investment required), real Italian coffee: organic espresso, 100% Arabica, decaffeinated, at a very fair price, directly imported to Phuket from Bologna, Italy. 088 768 1260.

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop

Business for sale

Pa t o n g N ew H o t e l f o r Longterm Lease: 40 rooms

Free Italian Espresso Machine: Coffee capsules machines

Restaurant/Pub:

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto:

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda

5 In 1 Business For Sale: 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.

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Lions roar, as Islanders are beaten FOOTBALL Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

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or a team hoping to go to the Thai Premier League (TPL) like Phuket FC, playing the second- and third-ranked sides back to back is no joke.

They had to quickly recover from a recent home draw with Air Force Avia FC and push on for a win, but it’s not that easy when the next game is away to Singh Tharua at their intimidating PAT Stadium.

Flying high this season, the “Port Lions” are also chasing a TPL ticket. Their coach, Dusit Chalermsaen, played his best footballers in this game, including former Phuket favourite Diarra Ali who showed his skills both in scoring and assisting Brazilian striker Leando Oliviera.

Teco’s side, too, was at full strength, with Cristian Alex in the starting lineup for the first time, having been fielded as a ‘super sub’ in the previous matches. Chatchai and Nene Bi were trusted in central defense, while Sukree E-tae and Dudu held the frontline.

In a moving ceremony be-

fore kick off, the entire crowd at PAT Stadium – supporters of both sides – gave 1 minute’s silence in memory of a Phuket fan who was killed in a road accident last Wednesday.

Surasak Khruasanit, a die hard fan, was killed in a road accident while riding his motorbike home after watching the home game at Surakul Stadium on August 21. He was still wearing his Phuket FC top.

A few minutes after kick off, the Port Lions broke forward and tested Phuket goalie Adisak with a straightforward shot that wasn’t quite strong enough for him to break a sweat.

Only a minute later Phuket had a chance. Cristian Alex dribbled through the Singh Tharua defense as opposition players backed off, not wanting to give away a corner kick.

Cristian took advantage of their hesitation to fire an unstoppable shot past the far post and into the back of the net.

The early goal gave Phuket a big boost, while spurring the Port Lions into action.

Showing why they’re near the top of the league, Singh Tharua’s head coach utilised his footballers well-honed skills and creativity to play their ground game with in-

Thai Division 1 Team

Singh Tharua forward Diarra Ali tries to get away from Phuket’s Assawin Boonman. Photo: Jujub KlongtoeyArmy tricate short passes, which had Phuket chasing their opponents all over the field, committing foul after foul to try and break up their game.

The Port Lions had one free kick after another, and it was only a matter of time until the equaliser arrived.

Ali went on another mazy run and clipped the ball to Leandro who swerved past the Phuket goalie and fired off a shot before Nene Bi could clear the ball, sending the PAT stadium wild.

The foreign strike duo seemed to have no intention of stopping at one goal, and the Port Lions didn’t let up their attacks throughout the rest of the first half.

The second half was much

like the first, with Phuket struggling to get into the game. Singh Tharua kept up the pressure, playing as good as they did during the first 45 minutes.

Leandro was close to scoring a second when he headed in from just three yards out, but Phuket’s Adisak was quick to get across his goal, tipping the ball over the crossbar by inches.

Just a few minutes later, it was Diarra Ali again working his magical moves past Phuket defenders, who tapped the ball to his right towards Phuket’s goal where Leandro was waiting.

The Brazilian took the ball straight toward Adisak before he skillfully lifted the

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1

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19

54

2

Air Force United F.C.

25

15

7

3

34 - 19

15

52

3

Singh Tharua F.C.

25

14

4

7

43 - 28

15

46

4

Bangkok F.C.

25

13

7

5

53 - 42

11

46

5

Nakon Rachasima F.C.

25

10

9

6

30 - 20

10

39

6

Saraburi F.C.

25

9

9

7

34 - 26

8

36

7

Phuket F.C.

25

7

13

5

29 - 24

5

34

8

Trat F.C.

25

9

7

9

43 - 47

-4

34

9

BBCU F.C.

25

8

10

7

26 - 30

-4

34

10

Krabi F.C.

25

8

7

10

31 - 35

-4

31

11

Nakhon Pathom United

25

7

9

9

32 - 32

0

30

12

Khon Kaen F.C.

25

7

8

10

28 - 36

-8

29

13

Sri Racha F.C.

25

7

6

12

34 - 39

-5

27

14

Siam Navy

25

6

9

10

32 - 38

-6

27

15

TTM F.C.

25

6

9

10

22 - 31

-9

27

16

Ayutthaya F.C.

25

5

8

12

22 - 31

-9

23

17

Rayong F.C.

25

2

11

12

28 - 46

-18

17

18

Rayong United

25

3

6

16

23 - 39

-16

15

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ball with the back of his foot, over Adisak’s stretching legs and giving the Port Lions a deserved lead.

Singh Tharua still wanted more goals, and it was less than ideal when Teco had to pull off Thanatep at right back after his tackles left him at risk of another yellow card and a sending off.

It was only in the last 10 minutes of the game, when

Singh Tharua’s players finally seems to tire, that Cristian had another opportunity with a 35-yard free kick. The ball curved in nicely, but there wasn’t enough power on it to beat the keeper.

In the end, the game ended with a 2-1 loss for Phuket FC, to all intents ending their quest for promotion to the Thai Premier League this season.

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Teen dream: made in China BADMINTON

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hinese coach Xie Zhuhua is the man behind teenage shuttler Ratchanok Intanon’s triumph at this month’s world championships.

While Ratchanok had been a star before her victory against China’s world No.1 and Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women’s singles final at the Guangzhou championships, Xie was forced into the spotlight after helping the 18-year-old become the youngest ever and Thailand’s first world champion.

“Guiding her to win the world title was one of my goals as her coach,” said the 47-year-old Chinese, who has been Ratchanok’s coach since day one.

Indeed, he has been working at Ratchanok’s club, Banthongyord Badminton School in Nakhon Pathom, since before Ratchanok was born.

Xie arrived at the school in 1992 through the Badminton Association of Thailand and with help from China.

He has since helped created several fine players.

Ratchanok Intanon, winnner at the World Championships, owes much to her Chinese coach. Photo: Sunny Wan His first successful student from Banthongyord was Pattaphol Ngernsrisuk, who won at the Thailand Championships and is now a coach at the school.

Pisit Poodchalad, who won a gold medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics, is another star under Xie’s wing.

However, his most notable student is Ratchanok, who was the youngest ever world junior champion at 14 in 2009 and the first player to have won the crown three times after two more victories in 2010

and 2011.

“I started working here when I was 26,” he said.

“At that time, Pattaphol was 12 and Pisit was a toddler while Ratchanok was not born yet.”

Xie said coaching Thais and Chinese needed different methods. Chinese players often look very stressed and focus mainly on the sport, Thais are more relaxed and also go to school at the same time.

“In China, their only goal is to be No.1 so it is very stressful for them,” Xie said. “Here,

we have different targets for players of different abilities.”

Xie admitted he had been approached by many countries in Europe and Asia but said he was happy to stay here.

“We work like a family and I am very happy,” he said.

With world No. 2 Ratchanok off on Monday and Friday mornings, Xie often enjoys a round of golf at a nearby course.

His favourite course is Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club where he is a member.

He is not only good at teaching

badminton but his golfing skill is also not too bad.

“Now, I am a single-handicapper,” he said.

Xie is sometimes assigned to travel with Ratchanok to tournaments, particularly those in his home country, such as the world championships in Guangzhou.

He said Ratchanok needed a proper schedule to stay fit for any tournament she takes part in.

Xie’s next and ultimate target for Ratchanok is guiding her to win an Olympic

gold medal – which he said is much tougher than helping her win the world title.

“As world champion, she will be under more pressure.

Her opponents will study her style seriously,” he said. “She must improve and work harder because everyone wants to beat the world champion.”

Kamala Thongkorn, owner of Banthongyord school, praised the coach for his contributions and creating a number of good players.

“It is difficult to find such a coach who works so hard. He is a great asset of our school,” she said.

“I know he has received several offers but he loves to work here.”

Xie also trains coaches so they can teach students the same way.

There were only about 10 students when Xie arrived but now there are about 300 at the school.

“We have about 20 young players who look capable of following in Ratchanok’s footsteps,” Kamala said. “Among them is Ratchapol, Ratchanok’s eight-year-old brother. He has won all titles in his age group and Xie is looking after him.”

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It’s okay to wipeout!

SURF SPOT Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com

WHEN A CHILD TAKES A fall, the first thing they do is look to an adult to gauge their reaction.

If the adult responds with a worried look, going in for the comfort hug, the kid nine times out of ten will take that as a sign to burst into tears and get upset.

On the other hand, just as we have seen time and time again at Skyla’s Surf Camps, when a kid gets hit by a wave or falls off their board and turns to the instructor to

gauge a response, Skyla’s has always taken the approach of cheering, congratulating and praising the wipeout.

This approach stops the kid from crying and maintains their confidence knowing that it’s okay to fall, it’s okay to stuff up, and it’s okay to get thrown about by the waves, which is all part of surfing.

The world surfing industry, as well as the surf community of Phuket, recognises safety as paramount and surf safety is taught especially when beginners are learning this awesome sport. In reality though, a surfer is going to get thrown about in the surf but this is all part of the fun.

On an elite surfing level,

Billabong, one of the industry’s leading brands, gives awards to the biggest wipeouts of the year. Call us crazy but taking a wipeout from time to time keeps you humble and makes you respect the ocean properly.

It also shows that you are not scared to take the waves on, which in the surfing world would give you the nickname of a ‘charger’.

Fa l l i n g a n d g e t t i n g smashed is all part of life, it’s how you react to this and move on that counts.

Tim’s Tip: When you start surfing bigger waves always go with someone more experienced.

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Youngbloods crush Laguna CRICKET

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n round 8 of the Outrigger T20 league, ICC took on Patong in the morning session, while the Youth side faced Laguna in the afternoon session.

In the morning match, Patong’s total of 136-5 was comfortably chased down by ICC who reached 139-3 in the 17th over. In the afternoon encounter, the Youth side amassed the league’s highest innings total this season with 202-3, which proved too much for Laguna who could only manage 154-8 in reply.

In the morning match, after winning the toss, Patong chose to bat and set a target, but lost opener Mike Khan (7) early being stumped for his second innings in a row.

However, fellow opener Imtiyaz Mushtaq (53) was in good form and he combined with Paddy Morton (30) to post a solid 79 run partnership to bolster the innings until Morton was run out with the score on 89.

Dave Thomas (22) then took on the anchor role along with Neil Quail (9) to take

The always entertaining Ali Khan lines up another big one; 20 balls, 21 minutes for 41 runs. Photo: Michael Way the Patong total to a defendable 136-5 from their 20 overs.

ICC, who were coming off a victory against the Youth side the previous week, were looking to consolidate their second place on the league ladder with a back-to-back win.

However, they too suffered the loss of an early wicket with opener Deepak Mehra (3) having his stumps skittled in the 3rd over. Shah Ullah (24) and Ali Khan (41 of 20 balls) then got the innings back on track.

When Khan fell in the 8th over with the score on 61, Arif Mushtaq (46 not out) then combined with Ullah for a 56 run partnership, taking their total along to 117-3 be-

fore Ullah was dismissed in the 15th over. Mushtaq then combined with Balesh Dessai (10 not out) to guide ICC home reaching 139-3 in the 17th over.

In the afternoon match, the Youth side were looking to set a solid target for Laguna when they chose to bat first after winning the toss.

Best (27) and fellow opener Tristan Sheridan (88) did exactly that, with a 61 run partnership, before Best was dismissed in the 7th over.

Youth captain, Pao (15) then combined with Sheridan to add a further 29 runs before he fell in the 10th over just before the drinks break with the score on 90-2.

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12

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3

8

3

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2

4

4

4

Youth

6

2

4

4

5

Patong

7

2

5

4

dropped catch of Sheridan cost the Laguna side significantly, as Sheridan powered on with a display of hard hitting and excellent running between the wickets with partner Andrew McMillan (41 not out).

Sheridan finally fell in the 20th over just 12 runs short of his century. However, by then the damage had been done, with the Youth side amassing a total of 202-3 from their 20

overs, the biggest innings total of the season.

Laguna coming off the back of three defeats, again got off to a nightmare start, losing opener Darren Shaw for a golden duck in the first over and then fellow opener Damian Clowes (4) in the 2nd over.

With their tails up, the Youth side were looking assured of victory unless one of

the Laguna batsmen could produce a remarkable innings.

Manish Sadarangani (58) tried his utmost despite a pulled muscle suffered during his innings.

He combined for a 41 run partnership with Pir Sami (17) until Sami was run out in the 8th over with the score on 47-3. Stuart Reading (18) and Sadarangani then put on a 43 run partnership, but with 13 runs per over required after the 10 over drinks break, it was always going to be a near impossible task.

Waqar Bhat (24 not out) tried his best, but it was all to no avail as Laguna could only manage 154-8 from their 20 overs.

The league table sees ICC in clear second place ahead while Laguna, Youth and Patong are battling it out for a top 4 spot to assure a semi-final berth.

There will be a break from the Outrigger T20 cricket league this weekend. On Sunday, September 8, Youth will take on the Village and Laguna will meet ICC. Play commences at 10am.

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Rooney shines in draw FOOTBALL

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ayne Rooney may have played his way out of a transfer to Chelsea after a committed display in Manchester United’s 0-0 draw against their Premier League rivals on Monday.

Rooney has been the subject of two failed bids from Chelsea in recent weeks, but he was one of few impressive players on a night when the season’s first major head-tohead clash failed to live up to its billing.

The England striker’s performance, in which he tested visiting goalkeeper Petr Cech on three occasions, prompted Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to admit that he could miss out on a move for the 27-year-old.

“I think probably now he thinks he wants to stay,” Mourinho told Sky Sports. “If that is his decision, we will respect that and say it is over.”

Rooney’s display, and Mourinho’s subsequent declaration, will have cheered David Moyes after his first home game as United manager, even though he saw his side

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1

2

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4

6

Southampton

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2

1

1

4

7

Manchester City

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1

1

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6

3

3

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Arsenal

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4

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3

9

Aston Villa

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1

2

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4

4

0

3

refused a second-half penalty following an apparent handball

by Frank Lampard.

“I thought we played very well, but couldn’t get the final cross in to get the final chance in front of goal,” Moyes said.

“I didn’t have a great view of the penalty claims, but I think it’s still a situation where the referees don’t know what is handball and what isn’t.”

Mourinho provided a provocative touchline presence and was goaded throughout

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on his return to Old Trafford as Chelsea coach, but his team rarely threatened ahead of Friday’s UEFA Super Cup against Bayern Munich.

“We play to win but if we don’t win, we don’t lose, and I think the players understand this completely,” Mourinho said.

“Both teams gave everything and I think towards the end, my players went for the defensive position and to get the point.”

The point was enough to send Chelsea top of the nascent standings, but they have played a game more than the rest and United can draw level with them if they win at Liverpool on Sunday.

Rooney’s inclusion in United’s starting XI, for the first time since April, caused the evening’s first ripple of excitement, but Mourinho’s team selection was every bit as eye-catching.

The Portuguese named a team without a recognised striker, deploying Andre Schuerrle up front ahead of Oscar, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, and leaving Fernando Torres and Romelu Lukaku on the bench.

Moyes could not have picked a more high-profile opponent for his first turn in the Old Trafford dug-out, or a more glorious evening, but the fare on the newly laid pitch was disappointing.

Twice, Oscar shot straight at United goalkeeper David de Gea, while United’s best chance of the first half saw Robin van Persie deceive half the stadium into thinking a goal had been scored with a snapshot that ruffled the side-netting.

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Rooney, for his par t, looked determined to inf luence the game, despite Chelsea’s fans mischievously taking up their United counterparts’ chants of “Rooney!” and pledging: “We’ll see you next week!”

Playing in support of Van Persie, he constantly dropped deep to demand the ball, but when he managed to find space on the edge of the box with a smart turn, his shot lacked the power to trouble Cech.

Chelsea were content for their hosts to attack them, but the tactic almost back-fired in the 56th minute when Rooney found Danny Welbeck inside the box, only for the England forward to poke the ball wide.

In response, Gary Cahill

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tested De Gea’s handling with a meaty drive from distance, but Mourinho decided his team needed a greater cutting edge and sent on Torres for De Bruyne.

For all the enmity between the sides, the game lacked bite, but United appeared to have cause to feel aggrieved when referee Martin Atkinson failed to award a penalty after Tom Cleverley’s shot struck Lampard on the hand.

Rooney raised the biggest cheer of the night with a full-bodied sliding tackle to dispossess Ramires, before giving Cech his last and most searching examination of the night with a powerful drive from 30 yards. AFP

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Family man Federer won’t follow Blake into quitting TENNIS Dave James

R

oger Federer believes becoming a father of twins keeps his love of tennis alive, so much so that retirement still remains way off his radar even if he is 32 and his powers appear to be waning.

This time last year, the 17-time Grand Slam title winner was paying fulsome praise to contemporary Andy Roddick, the man he had defeated in three Wimbledon finals, when the American quit.

On Tuesday, he was expressing similar support to another long-time American rival, James Blake, who has also announced his retirement from the sport at the US Open.

Blake is just eight months older than Federer, but the Swiss star insists he has no intention in calling a close to his career.

“Clearly when you win everything, it’s fun. That doesn’t necessarily mean you love the game more.

You just like winning, being on the front page, lifting trophies, doing comfortable press conferences. It’s nice,” said Federer.

“But that doesn’t mean you really actually love it.

That maybe shines through maybe more in times when you don’t play that well. For me, I knew it, winning or losing, practice court or match court, that I love it.”

His twin girls, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva, have just turned four.

When they were born in July 2009, Federer admitted that he wasn’t sure how being a father would impact on his career.

But despite now standing at seven in the world – his lowest ranking for a decade – and having lost in the second round at Wimbledon, which ended a run of 36 successive Grand Slam quarter-final appearances, Federer intends to

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keep playing.

“Clearly when I had my two girls, I wasn’t sure right off the bat how it was going

to be after that.

Was I going to be able to play the same schedule?

Was my love for the game

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COACH AND LEADER of the Phuket Born Free to Run running club, Ekkarat “Ricky” Phanthip won first place in his age group and also overall in the recent Hua Hin duathlon event, out of a field of 115 competitors.

Held on Sunday, August 25, the duathlon comprised a 5km run, 40km bike and 10km run.

The Queen’s Cup Hua Hin International Triathlon is held every year in August as part of the celebrations of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. The event was also created to fulfil their Majesties commitment to the development of sports in Thailand.

Ricky is a full time coach and trainer at Thanyapura Health and Leisure Club and in his “free” time takes part in suathlon races at international events in Thailand.

He likes to help underprivileged children develop their running skills, and to encourage people to have a healthy lifestyle.

The “Born Free to Run” running club is sponsored by the Phuket Community Foundation.

as big? Were we going to be able to cope with the whole thing, having twins or not?” he said.

“But we managed it totally fine.

They were at the court today.

I’m so happy to see them before and after the match.

I’m in a good spot right now. I want to enjoy it as long as it lasts.”

Now in his 16th year on the tour, Federer believes that his girls also allow him to view the familiar surroundings of the tour in a new light, something from which they all benefit.

“They’re learning as we go along, just getting to meet so many different people, cities and countries and languages, places and travels,” he said.

Federer, a five-time US Open champion, reached the second round on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 win over Slovenia’s Grega Zemlja, firing 12 aces and 35 winners. AFP

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