Volume 15 Issue 45 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555 November 8 - 14, 2008 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

The Gazette is published in association with Sea Gypsies fight eviction

petition claiming that the land was rightfully theirs and request- threat ing to continue living on it. INSIDE From the courthouse, they By Atchaa Khamlo marched some 200 meters to Phuket Provincial Hall, carrying PHUKET CITY: On Tuesday a banner that read “Phuket Com- November 4, some 300 members munity Network”. Once there, of the Rawai Sea Gypsy Com- Sea Gypsy Community leaders, munity staged a protest, starting including Supat Nunkhao, met at Phuket Provincial Court, in an with with the new Governor, attempt to continue living on a Preecha Ruangjan. disputed 12-rai tract of seaside Governor Preecha listened land they say was first settled by to their plight and told them he their ancestors more than 100 was familiar with the community, years ago. but had only driven past it. The land in question, in He said he would visit the Rawai Village, is currently home site soon and do his best to work to over 110 Sea Gypsy families, out an equitable solution to the NEW! DIY DAVE and is part of a larger 29-rai plot problem. With home improvement which the entire Rawai Sea Protesting Sea Gypsies on the march to meet the governor. Sea Gypsy Niran Yangpan, stores all over Phuket these Gypsy community calls home. who contacted the Gazette, said days, maybe it's time to learn The court had been peti- Khongthong, two of more than ders, some 300 other Rawai Sea he suspected that the chanote how to do it yourself. tioned by the inheritor of the 1,000 Sea Gypsies now living on Gypsies accompanied the pair holder eventually wanted to evict See page 28. chanote title deed for the land to the 12-rai plot. In a show of soli- when they went to acknowledge all the Sea Gypsies so that a resort issue an eviction order for darity and fearing they might be the court case with their lawyer. or other tourist business could be NEWS: Strange fish in Kwanjit Bangjak and Aroon the next to get their marching or- At the court, they handed over a built there. Rawai; Thailand awarded Smoke-free; 2004 tsunami not the first. Pages 2 & 3 INSIDE STORY: Sea Police to seek arrest warrant scouts trained to keep an eye on things in the water. Pages 4 & 5 following fatal bus crash LIFESTYLE: Halloween party pics & magic tricks. Pages 16 & 17 Salaeng driver blamed for highway tragedy

QUEER NEWS 6; AROUND MAI KHAO: Police are set to 9 pm on Sunday, killing two the salaeng driver on this road limit at the time of the accident. THE NATION 7; ANDAMAN issue an arrest warrant for the people and injuring over thirty. at the time that the accident oc- The two passengers of the COASTING 10; GUEST C HEF driver of the salaeng (motor- Eyewitnesses at the scene curred. bus who died in the accident 11; PEOPLE 12-13; HAP- cycle with side-car attached) that told police that the bus was head- We will ask the court for were later named as Saowitree PENINGS 14; AFTER DARK caused the bus crash on the night ing north on the outbound lane of an arrest warrant once the in- Klongyuan, a 23 year-old woman 15; WHAT’S ON 19; BUSI- of Sunday November 2 in Mai Thepkassatri Road when the vestigation is complete”, said Tah from Krabi, and Ampi Kanom, NESS AND MONEY 20; TAKE Khao Village. salaeng approached, driving Chat Chai Police Superintendent 29, from Nong-Kai. Police also A BREAK 23&24; BOOKS, Having already questioned against the flow of traffic. Sakchai Limcharoen. confirmed that only one passen- WORD C OURT 25; EDITO- four eye-witnesses as well as the The bus driver was forced Sakchai added that the ger remains in hospital, with a RIAL, LETTERS 26; MOTOR- victims of the accident, police are to swerve to avoid colliding with police also planned to bring broken leg. All the others have ING 29; SPORTS 30; DESIGN convinced that the salaeng was the oncoming vehicle, but subse- charges against the bus driver. already been discharged. 33; HOME OF THE WEEK 35; primarily to blame for the acci- quently lost control, careering off Eyewitness reports sug- It is illegal to drive in the GARDENING 36; CONSTRUC- dent that occurred when a fully- the road and crashing into an gested that the bus driver, Watch- wrong direction on Thai roads, but TION 38; CLASSIFIED A DS 39-51. loaded bus, heading for Satun, electric pole on the median strip. ara Wangklaew, had been driving the law is rarely enforced. overturned and crashed at about “Police know the identity of well in excess of the legal speed Source: NBT 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS November 8 - 14, 2008 Box jellyfish discovered off Phi Phi PHUKET: The Marine and Coastal Resources Department has warned of box jellyfish attacks after the highly poisonous species was found off Koh Phi Phi in Krabi province. The box jellyfish is not common in Thai waters but the recent discovery of the species off Phuket’s East coast and some beaches in Krabi and PhiPhi has sparked fears for tourists’ safety and a possible impact on the tourism industry. So far, two deaths in Thailand have been attributed to the jellyfish. The first was in 2002 on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province and the latest in April at Koh Lanta in Krabi. Earlier this year, the son of an Australian journalist was stung while swimming off Koh Mak in Trat. The jellyfish has most recently been spotted at Loh Sama bay on Koh Phi Phi. Box jellyfish are known for their powerful venom, which has caused at least 5,567 re- corded deaths since 1954. The Phuket Marine Biological Center, has circulated letters to all coastal provinces, urging authorities to set up signs warning of the presence of box jellyfish in swimming areas. Vinegar is the best solution to reduce the pain from a jellyfish sting before the victim is sent to hospital.

Community members display hand-made products at Nai Harn Beach as part of a 5-day training session on economic self-sustainability. Nakok agog over strange fish Community training CHALONG: Residents of Ban Nakok in Chalong Village 5 were taken by surprise last Thursday afternoon, when a local fisherman a big hit in Nai Harn caught a large fish in a local pond quite unlike anything ever seen in RAWAI: The Austrian-Phuket Community Center, in association with the area before. The creature had the Phuket Provincial Office, held a five-day training session late last a mouth and sharp teeth like a month to help people from east coast communities develop local prod- crocodile, two sets of strange flip- ucts and services to achieve economic self-sustainability. pers and scales described as “like The training, held from October 25 to 29, was hosted by the All those of a cobra”. Seasons Naiharn Phuket resort at Nai Harn Beach. A local Thai-language The hotel’s management staff gave talks on a variety of com- newspaper reported that the The alligator gar can grow up to 10ft in length and weigh 135kg. munity development strategies on topics including product develop- strange catch was made by 38- ment, marketing and advertising. Guest speakers included Phuket year-old Nareupol Sanguan- Office of Sports and Recreation Development Director Promchote naam, who spotted the large fish to a water well in the area and Adapted to brackish, low-oxygen Traivate. while angling for much smaller the local Fisheries Department environments, it can breath air A total of 66 people from 17 communities attended the train- plaa chon (snake-head fish), a office were called in to try and and can survive up to two hours ing. They came from Rawai (50 participants), Pa Khlock (10) and species commonly found in the determine what kind of fish it out of water. Although an aggres- Rassada (6). many tin mining ponds on the is- actually was. sive carnivore, attacks on humans The Austrian-Phuket Community Center, established on Koh land. The fish was taken to the are extremely rare. Sireh after the 2004 tsunami by international humanitarian aid orga- Mr Nareupol quickly re- Fisheries Department office, The fish was later returned nization Hilfswerk Austria, has remained active in a number of com- turned home to get bait and tackle where it was later identified as to its original owner, a resident of munity development programs on the island since the disaster. large enough to catch the fish, an alligator gar (Atractosteus the Chao Fa Thani housing es- Local manager Kamaewalai Teerasuwannachak opened the which had round black eyes, a spatula). Native to the southeast- tate identified as Mr Jamrieng, training, which ended with a closing ceremony presided over by Phuket white underbelly and weighed in ern United States, the fish can who said he was raising the fish Vice Governor Worapot Ratthasima. at a hefty 25 kilograms. The reach lengths of up to 10 feet long at home but that it accidentally caught fish was carefully moved and weigh up to 135 kilograms. escaped into the tin mine.

After his capture, the native Police catch serial cat burglar of Phang Nga’s Thai Muang Dis- trict confessed that he broken into red handed in Kathu house the house, using a knife to cut through a mosquito screen. TUNG TONG: A serial cat bur- year-old Sanchai Choophol, was He also admitted to having glar is behind bars thanks to some arrested on Saturday night in front committed several thefts in good detective work by the Tung of a house in Kathu. Police said Chalong, Patong, Kamala and Tong Police, the state-run Sanchai acted suspiciously after Cherng Talay, using the stolen Andaman News service has re- being seen by officers, first go- money to gamble on football ported. ing into the house and later emerg- matches. The thief, identified as 33- ing to flee on a motorcycle. Sanchai was previously jailed for two-and-a-half years on theft charges in Nonthaburi. Upon his release in 2006, he moved to Phuket and resumed his career of crime. At a press conference on Monday morning, he was pre- sented to the media along with numerous stolen items that were recovered. They included com- puters, motorcycles, gold rings, watches and some cash. November 8 - 14, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3

PHUKET: Royal Phuket Marina developer Gulu Lalvani was Hearing investigates awarded the title “Real Estate Tycoon wins Real Estate Personality of the Year” in the land encroachment annual Thailand Property Awards Personality of the Year at the Conrad hotel in Bangkok last weekend. crimes in Phuket Mr Lalvani was recognized for founding Thailand’s most ex- clusive luxury lifestyle yachting community and “turning Phuket into a world-class yachting desti- nation and magnet for celebrities and the rich and famous”. The Hong Kong and Lon- don based tycoon embarked on the marina project on Phuket’s eastern seaboard overlooking Phang Na Bay on retiring from his company Binatone, the world’s second largest manufac- turer of digital cordless phones, which he co-founded in 1958. Locals voice their concerns at the hearing at Royal Phuket City hotel. Mr Lalvani then set about creating his vision to construct By Tipwarintron Tanaakarachod fishermen, they said. Thailand’s first world-class luxury The DSI were also re- lifestyle community, rivaling top Gulu Lalvani (right) is congratulated by Duncan Worthington of PHUKET CITY: The Justice minded of the case of a long-con- marina resorts in Europe and the Thailand Property Report. Ministry’s Department of Special tested 21-rai plot of alleged man- Caribbean. Investigation (DSI) arranged a grove deforestation in tambon He also envisaged Phuket in business is matched by his “Phuket also has the poten- public hearing on Monday to lis- Rassada Village. becoming a world class yachting strength of character; someone tial to become a leading interna- ten to views and suggestions from A chanote title deed for part hub in one of the world’s most who mixes charm and sophisti- tional venue for conventions and local community members in of the land was issued to a na- stunning locations. cation with a good measure of exhibitions. We are continuing to Phuket who are affected by natu- tional high-ranking civil servant in Royal Phuket Marina’s first glamor and flamboyance; a rela- contribute to the social and eco- ral resources exploitation or en- 1984. The land was then passed phase of luxury condos, apart- tive newcomer to the industry, yet nomic fabric of the Phuket com- croachment, the state-run And- on by his inheritors, who began ments and penthouses was a sell- a person whose experience in munity in every possible way we aman News service reported on to develop it, until local residents out success. business is beyond reproach.” can,” he added. the NBT network. objected. The venue has also devel- Mr Lalvani said he was Visitors to Phuket exceeded During the open session, In April this year, Monthon oped into a vibrant entertainment committed to promoting the is- a record five million in 2007, an held at the Royal Phuket City “Palad Rambo” Chartsuwan filed and lifestyle center with open air land paradise of Phuket as one increase of 11.25 per cent on the hotel on November 3, villagers a police complaint at the Phuket restaurants and bars overlooking of the world’s premier tourist des- previous year. filed complaints about many de- City Police Station, charging Land mega-yachts moored in the Medi- tinations, as well as somewhere The Tourism Authority of velopment projects with DSI Di- Department Director Chairerk terranean-style marina. to own a holiday or retirement Thailand (TAT) expects growth rector General Thavee Sodsong. Dissaya-amnaj for dereliction of Facilities include a world- home and live like a king at a frac- of another 20 per cent in 2008 as Among them was the pro- duty in failing to revoke the class health club, flood-lit tennis tion of the cost of Europe or the the number of flights to Phuket posed Monkey Island project on chanote deed, which he claimed courts and a French-owned day United States. reaches 120 per day. two islands in Chalong Bay. Op- was illegally issued. spa. ponents of the project argued that Residents of Pa Khlok also The soon-to-be-opened the primates could spread disease complained of mangrove forest 2,500 sqm Waterfront Interna- among themselves and possibly encroachment near the Home for tional Exhibition Center at the to humans. the Elderly. Royal Phuket Marina constitutes They also noted that both After listening to all the lo- Phuket’s largest single space and islands are listed as crown land cals’ problems and concerns, Pol will pave the way for a new era designated for public fishing use Col Thavee Sodsong said most of of large-scale conferences and under the Fisheries Act of 1947. the cases involved encroachment expos as well as being the ideal As such, the project would in- on public land. venue for weddings and func- fringe upon their constitutional Such cases are sometimes tions. rights, they said. difficult for local police, so the As the development of vil- Rawai residents voiced DSI would step in by coordinat- las and innovative apartments their concerns over a plan for ing efforts with relevant agencies continues, along with plans for a private investors to build a 74- and collecting evidence, he said. 5-star boutique hotel, Mr Lalvani room hotel off Soi Ruamjai at The day before the hear- was hailed at the awards on No- Bang Kontee Beach in Rawai ing, the DSI team went on a vember 1 for “raising the profile Village. boat tour of coastal areas, in- of Thailand’s luxury real estate”. The hotel would restrict pub- cluding Ao Por, Cape Yamu Koh The Real Estate Personal- lic access to the beach and re- Raed and Koh Sireh, where per- ity of the Year award is for indi- serve public land for exclusive mission has been sought to build viduals making “a significant con- use by hotel guests. Such a move a marina. tribution to Thailand’s property in- would deny local residents access Some developers had en- dustry”. to the beachfront, which would croached upon government land Mr Lalvani was described impinge upon their livelihoods as in some of these areas, he said. as “an individual whose success 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY November 8 - 14, 2008 TDA to launch ‘Marine Scouts’ project

hai Dive Association Technical Committee CEO/President Rainer Gottwald is a very busy man. Recently back from a trip to Libya, where he met with that country’s leader Muammar Tal-Gaddafi to discuss ways of improving Libya’s dive tourism industry, he hit the ground running in Phuket, where he’s working on several TDA projects.

The projects include the sinking of the Coral Reef Squadron in Bangtao Bay later this month and organizing for Phuket’s hosting of a major “monofins” swim-racing competition next year. TAKING THE PLUNGE: One of the goals of the Marine Scouts project Here, he tells Gazette News Editor Stephen Fein about the TDA’s “Marine Scouts” project. is to get kids in coastal areas interested in what goes on beneath . the water’s surface. t its most basic, the TDA project (SharkProtect.Com) to Gottwald started off by saying that ing together under one umbrella. Marine Scout Project is teach kids there about the vital the TDA, as a member of the All this international cooperation Aintended to help Thai role sharks play in marine eco- World Underwater Federation is getting better on a range of sci- youngsters gain a better under- systems. (CMAS), is far more than just an entific, environmental and sports standing and appreciation of ma- To accomplish this, they association of dive industry op- projects,” he said. rine ecology so that in the future translated into the Thai language erators in Thailand. After the TDA received they will be good stewards of the the script from the documentary “I think you misunderstand funding for the first 10,000 hand- country’s marine and coastal re- film The Language of the Sharks a little bit about TDA. It’s not only books for the Marine Scout pro- sources. by researcher Dr Erich Ritter, about diving. The World Under- gram, well-known local diver Although ultimately intended who has pioneered ways of water Federation [The Confed- Detlef “Franky” Hewer kindly for use at schools in coastal re- teaching people to avoid shark eration Mondiale des Activités donated 650,000 baht to cover the gions throughout the country, the bites by better understanding Subaquatiques, or CMAS for costs of printing 50,000 more pilot project will soon kick off in shark behavior. Then, with the short] was established in 1959 handbooks. Phuket and then move to schools film-maker’s permission, the under Commander Jacques Co- The new handbooks, which in neighboring provinces Phang TDA pressed 3,000 DVDs and usteau. It was built under the were in the final phases of pro- Nga and Krabi. distributed them to schools and umbrella of scientific, sports and duction as this went to print, in- Mr Gottwald explained that universities. technical committees. clude a bilingual Thai-English the project actually follows on the In explaining the Marine “With its main office at the section entitled: Corals and Man- success of a venture on Koh Scout project and how it is able International Olympic Committee groves, All You Have to Know. Lanta in Krabi back in 2006, when to integrate international research (IOC) headquarters in Rome, This section was produced the TDA teamed up with the and multi-media resources to ac- CMAS currently has 400 asso- with cooperation from UK-based German-based SharkProtect complish its goals locally, Mr ciations in 123 countries, all work- charity Reef World Foundation When he is not having lunch (Reef-World.Org) and the Ba- with Libyan leader Muammar ngkok-based United Nations En- al-Gaddafi or working on one vironment Program (UNEP), of the many TDA projects, which operates its well-known Rainer Gottwald spends much Greenfins Thailand project out of of his time at Naithon Beach. the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) at Cape Panwa. The name ‘Marine Scouts’ PMBC reef researcher Dr actually came from him,” Mr Niphon Phongsuwan negotiated Gottwald said. with Reef World founder Anna The main project team will Miller to obtain the rights to re- be Mr Gottwald, Dr Niphon and print the book, originally published his PMBC associate Dr Hansa five years ago by Reef World and Changsang, Anna Miller and UNEP, Mr Gottwald explained. Ronnachai Chindaphol. So how did the idea for “Once the team was estab- Marine Scouts all get started? lished we decided to move for- “The idea for this project ward quickly with this project. came from Rawat Chindapol, Fortunately, the head of the TDA who is the brother of TDA Presi- Sports Committee, Ajarn Wichan dent Ronnachai Chindaphol. He Aiyarak, also happens to be the came up with the idea as he was former head of the Phang Nga thinking about how difficult it was Teacher’s Association. He helped to teach older people to better us introduce the project to the take care of the environment, educational curriculum. We are such as by not eating sharks. making it a one-day course for November 8 - 14, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5 children of all ages, but starting Club Phuket Andaman Sea, he with the first year of the second- also supports the Phuket Sunshine ary school.” Village project on Koh Sireh. The children will get the Established in 2004 after the booklet, which is in English and tsunami, the project, run by Thai, from the beginning of the ChildWatch Phuket, revolves course. It is called TDA Marine around the desire to give children Scout Handbook: All You Have who are either orphaned or oth- to Know. erwise no longer able to live with The laminated booklet con- their natural parents, a stable en- tains a complete listing of marina vironment. and coastal flora and fauna for Mr Hewer feels that it’s a both the Andaman Sea and the shame that so many Thai kids now Gulf coasts, with information growing up in coastal regions about mangroves ecosystems, Detlef ‘Franky’ Hewer know so little about the sea or food chains and environmental kindly donated 650,000 coastal ecosystems. He sees the conservation. baht to cover the cost of Marine Scouts project as a way It includes pictures and de- printing 50,000 Marine to educate all these kids. scriptions, everything that is nec- Scout handbooks. The “We have to help all the kids essary – but not too complicated. books are now in the final stages of production. here in Thailand. How many kids “The course is designed to be here in Thailand live right on the based around a half-day teach- sea and yet still cannot even ing lesson using a Powerpoint pre- future TDA Snorkel Scout or swim?” he asked rhetorically. sentation in Thai. The presentation TDA Swim Scout. These will be Mr Hewer said he hoped basically introduces the book. The future programs in the schools, the program would teach the Thai material is designed so that teach- based on curriculua from univer- kids to love the water, first by ers without a background in ma- sities in Germany that are are now swimming and then later, possi- rine biology can still teach it ef- in translation,” he said. bly, as snorkelers or divers. fectively, simply by reading “We will also establish a “But diving is very expen- though the material slowly,” he Thailand-wide Marine Scout Day sive, more than many people can explained. every January 3, which is the afford,” he noted. When the more academic birthday of our president Mr “We would like to increase first half-day of the project is Ronnachai,” he said. their knowledge about the sea pro- completed, the students will then The Gazette also talked to gressively, and with time they will watch Language of the Sharks. Detlef “Franky” Hewer to ask learn to love the sea and protect “It’s a very attractive movie why he chose to make such a siz- the marine environment,” he said. and very nice for the children to able donation to this particular see after a half day of Powerpoint project. presentations. We have trans- He said he was always For more information about the lated it into Thai. It’s about a two- happy to provide financial assis- many Thai Diving Association hour movie, covering the essen- tance to support good projects. projects and activities, visit tial role that sharks play as the As a member of the Lion’s www.tda-cmas.org. ‘policemen’ of the sea. The movie is intended to change the scary image of the Name: TDA Marine Scouts Project. shark a little bit, after movies like Jaws 1-3, or whatever,” he said. Location: Universities and schools in Thai According to the website at SharkProtect.Com, humans kill coastal regions. sharks 10 million times more of- ten than sharks kill humans. Duration: one day. “After the movie they will take a short test together, and after Stated purpose: Promote conservation and that they will be certified as TDA Marine Scouts. They will go protection of marine and coastal life in home with a nice certificate that they can put on the walls and be Thailand, and to establish and implement proud of. They can then take this small, laminated book with them environmentally friendly guidelines. as a reference source whenever Award: Booklet about the Thai Marine they go to the beach, and get tips on how to clean up or take steps to Environment. Also a Wall Certificate and Free protect the environment,” he said. “Being a TDA Marine Scout TDA Membership. will be a precursor to becoming a 6 p h u k e t g a z e t t e n e w s November 8 - 14, 2008 Missing person located Queer News PHUKET: In last week’s issue of the Gazette (page 6, November 1), we ran a missing person report sent to us by Tracey Shilling in Australia, who was unable to contact her 45-year-old brother Cobra cocktails and other roadside rat-ions Stephen, known to his friends as “Mr Bear”. SUPHANBURI: The sight of counted many regular locals, buy it. The Gazette is pleased to report that Ms Shilling has since roadside stalls selling season- people just passing through, and a Poorer folks had to catch been in contact with her brother and that Mr Bear is safe and in al fruit, diesel-flavored roast number of snake-meat enthusiasts the rats themselves if they wanted good health. chicken or other comestibles is who travelled a long way to buy to dine on them, he lamented. But a common one on any road trip at his stalls. not everyone was so pleased with in Thailand. Along the roads of Folks in this last group the new-found popularity of the SKAL announces charity dinner Suphanburi, however, the offer- usually demand live snakes and exotic dishes. Dr Surin Prasithi- SKAL Phuket has announced that it will hold its first annual charity ings are a bit more exotic, with knew all about the best way to ran, from the Suphanburi Public gala dinner at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Phuket on November cobras and field rats the current prepare them, he said. Health Office, said that properly- 22. hits. Though he was happy for cooked rat meat should pose no All profits from the event will be donated to the SKAL Phuket On October 27, Sala Ph- the extra business, Mr Sala said health risks. Children Fund, which supports the educational costs for tsunami af- romphim, who owns five stalls he was worried the increased Cobra consumption pre- fected and underprivileged children in Phuket and Phang Nga. selling the unusual delicacies interest in rat meat would put a sented more of a problem, how- SKAL is a global travel and tourism organization with an along the Suphanburi-Bangbua- strain on the local population of ever. exclusive membership made up of top executives in the travel and thong stretch of Highway 340, the rodents, which had already The practice of drinking hospitality industry. SKAL International-Phuket and South Thailand said that he has been running his been hit hard by changes in local freshly-killed cobra blood could comprises more than 60 members, who aim to promote global tour- operation for around 10 years. farming techniques. lead to parasitic infection and ism and friendship. Recently, the demand for Local farmer Phairat Wang- gastrointestinal disease, he said. The club’s dinner meetings, usually held on the third Thursday snakes and rats has soared, he dee disagreed, however. He said Assistant Professor Pan- of each month, offer members and Guests a venue for networking was happy to report. he was glad to see the rats being thep Ratanakon, Director of the and discussion. The field rat meat sells for caught and sold off because they Centre for Wildlife Protection, Most meetings feature a presentation by a notable speaker or 80-90 baht per kilogram, while breed fast, damage crops and can added that not only did eating member of the business community. For more information about the whole cobras fetch 500 to 600 spread disease. cobras pose a health risk, it was gala dinner or dates, times and venues of SKAL events visit www. baht each, depending on their Contrary to popular belief, also illegal under the 1997 Wild- skalphuket.org or contact Fredy R Muenger. Tel: 089-9734421. size. eating rats is not only for poor life Protection Act. These prices are for fresh, people, he said. Trade in cobras is punish- live-caught animals, with the The price of rat meat is able with a prison sentence of up price tags significantly lower for considerably higher than the to four years and/or a fine of up prepared meat, Mr Sala said. price of pork, meaning that only to 40,000 baht for both seller and Among his customers, he wealthier locals could afford to buyer, he said. 4-day Loy Krathong festivities planned for Rawai

RAWAI: Loy Krathong festivi- ties dubbed “Rawai Sky Festival” organised by Rawai Municipality between November 9-13 will of- ficially mark the beginning of the tourist high season and will help boost awareness among tourists of the area as a cultural destina- tion, announced Rawai Mayor Mr Aroun Soroust last month. Festivities will include pa- rades, krathong design competi- tions and singing contests. Locals and visitors can also compete in “Miss Nai Harn” and “Miss Prang Chumpu” beauty con- tests to win cash prizes of up to 100,000 baht. Popular Thai singers Jeap Photo: Robert pol- Banjapon and Cinderella will be performing mini concerts Tiffani Universe 2008 con- For more information contact on the evenings of November testants are also due to make Rawai Municipality. Tel: 076- 12 and 13 respectively. Miss appearances on November 13. 613796-8. November 8 - 14, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 7

uthorities caring for the aged report grow- ing numbers of com Aged numbers rising as elderly care declines Aplaints about paid nurs- nation in food products, Thai- Saree Ongsomwang, Man- ing care given to elderly people, land’s FDA has issued regulations ager of the Foundation for Con- a rapidly growing sector strain- allowing no more than 1 milligram sumers, said the FDA should take ing already-strained health care per kilogram of melamine in milk advantage of this opportunity to resources. products, and no more than learn from the EU’s Rapid Alert Grievances include poor ser- 2.5mg/kg in milk-based products. System for non-food products, or vices, abuse and theft. So far, the FDA has col- “RAPEX”. Speaking at an October 30 lected 1,123 samples of milk and forum on government policy on milk-based products to test for Smarty pants: Thai students how to establish a nursing care melamine. Of those, only seven chalked up three golds at the In- system for the elderly, Ubon have tested positive, 955 have ternational Mathematics Compe- Limsakul, deputy permanent sec- tested negative, and 161 are still tition 2008 in Chiang Mai. The retary of the Social Development being tested. event ended on October 30. and Human Security Ministry, said Mr Pipat urged companies Some 800 primary and sec- some attendants have been giv- to act responsibly and obtain raw ondary students from 25 countries ing sleeping pills to old people materials only from FDA-accred- participated in the six-day tour- under their care, while others ited suppliers. nament. have stolen their patients’ valu- SEXING UP SOUND SYSTEMS If possible, mothers con- The Thai gold medalists in the ables. Scantily-clad “coyote girls” dance along with the fun music to cerned about the safety of pow- individual category of the primary Standards should be set for promote a 1-million-baht car stereo system, which in this case dered infant-milk formulas should level were Jettapol Thepauyporn, nursing homes and other nursing was installed on a bus on display at a recent exhibition at Bitec breastfeed their babies instead, he a sixth-grader from Anubal services for the elderly, as this Bangna in Bangkok. said. Nakhon Ratcha-sima School and business is set to grow in the fu- Kritameth Lengraksa, a fifth- ture, she said. to hire hands to harvest rice on countries, he said. Melamine fallout: With con- grader at Bangkok Christian She estimated that in the their farm. The ministry is also planning sumers in Thailand worried about Wittayalai School. Uthaipon next few years, 15.3% of the Thawatchai Tothaiya, 30, to sanitize all 141 prisons nation- the impact on health from tainted Tantipongpipat, a ninth-grader country’s population – about set himself on fire in the middle wide after 18,000 inmates were food products after the melamine from Bangkok Christian 10.77 million people – will be of a street in Sawad Village of found infected with TB. Condi- contamination in China, the Thai Wittayalai School, won a gold older than 60 years. With younger Lerng Noktha District. He suc- tions within prisons were terrible, Food and Drug Administration medal in the secondary level. people leaving their home prov- cumbed to his burn wounds early with damp cells and filthy bed- (FDA) should set up an early inces for jobs in Bangkok, more the following morning at Ubon clothes, which made prisoners warning system similar to that of elderly people will need paid ser- Ratchathani’s Sappasithprasong more susceptible to infections, he the European Union to immedi- Around the Nation news round- vices. Hospital, police said. said. ately warn the public against dan- up is sourced from the pages of Dr Siriphan Sasat of the His brother-in-law Srisak gerous consumer products, a con- The Nation, Daily Xpress and Chulalongkorn University’s Fac- Netwong, 42, told police that Eggcellent news: Chicken sumer rights group has said. Kom Chad Luek newspapers. ulty of Nursing said that among Thawatchai was a hardworking eggs produced in Thailand are Thailand’s current elderly popu- bachelor who used his free time safe for consumption and no lation, about 25% are too ill to live from growing rice to do construc- melamine contamination has been independently. The number of tion work in Suphan Buri. found in them, FDA secretary- dependent elderly will reach general Dr Pipat Yingseri has 742,000 by 2020, she estimated. War on TB: The World Health announced. Dr Siriphan also called for Organization (WHO) plans to After Chinese authorities the establishment of a national- give the Ministry of Public Health detected melamine contamination level committee to tackle prob- (MoPH) 35.5 million baht to find in eggs in Hong Kong late last lems relating to the care given to the best way to control the spread month, Thai FDA inspectors col- the elderly. of tuberculosis in the country, the lected seven samples from three Dr Nonglak Pagaiya, an ministry’s permanent secretary, local companies. Results from the academic at the Human Re- Dr Prat Boonyawongvirot, has Medical Science Department source for Health Research and announced. found no melamine contamina- Development Office, said there Speaking at a conference on tion. were now just 97,972 registered MoPH policies for 2009, he said Melamine is a toxic chemi- nurses in the country. Of them, the WHO wanted Thailand to cal used in the manufacture of less than 25% are taking care of conduct the study because recent plastics and fertilizers. It was pre- the elderly. reports estimated that the coun- viously detected in Chinese milk try had 57,236 TB patients, with and dairy products. Milk powder Ultimate protest: A construc- 90,000 new cases per year. containing melamine was respon- tion worker from Yasothorn im- As a country with a high sible for the deaths of four infants molated himself on the evening number of TB patients, WHO in China, while another 54,000 of October 28 after he was believes that Thailand could find have fallen ill. cheated out of his pay and a way to control the disease and In a bid to prevent adverse couldn’t give his parents money come up with guidelines for other effects from melamine contami- 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH November 8 - 14, 2008

then implicated Nathaphat and Second suspect in journo killing comes in Pol Cpl Phira who were also ar- rested, Maj Gen Thetsa said. he second suspect All six have been charged wanted for the killing of with possession of Class 1 drugs Matichon journalist with intent to supply. Bunleu was T Athiwat Chainurat also charged with possession a gave himself up to Nakhon Sri firearm without a permit. Thammarat Provincial Governor Phanu Uthairat on October 31. Snitch targeted: A police in- Sakchai “Chai” Abdullah- formant was shot dead as he was ree came to Nakhon Sri Tham- riding his motorcycle in Trang on marat Provincial Hall accompa- October 28. Manat “Seuamon” nied by a well-known member of Chaiwiset, 49, was found lying the Nakhon Sri Thammarat Pro- dead on his motorcycle in Ban vincial Administration Organiza- Thung Khuan Village 3 in Muang tion. He was then handed over District. He had been shot twice to police. in the head. Nakhon Sri Thammarat Witnesses reported seeing Muang District Police superinten- two youths on a Honda Sonic dent Phusit Narasing told the me- motorcycle pull up alongside Mr dia that Mr Sakchai denied any Manat and the pillion passenger involvement in the killing. How- shooting him with a pistol. ever, he said that police had wit- Manat worked as a pig ten- nesses who could confirm that der on a farm belonging to a se- Mr Sakchai, who knew the vic- nior sergeant major from the tim, walked into Mr Athiwat’s Police inspect Haj pilgrims on the way to Haad Yai Airport on October 30. Around 250 residents of Trang Provincial Police Narcot- kitchen, called out his nickname, the Deep South were due to travel to Saudi Arabia to make the sacred journey, with more than a ics Suppression Bureau. He had and then shot him. Police refused thousand relatives and friends coming to the airport to see them off. previously served time in prison bail to the suspect and said they for murder, but was released last would recommend that the court another suspect in the case who sisot, and Amnuay Jarit-ngam, Drugs bust: Police in Surat year. He had also formerly do the same, Col Phusit added. turned himself in on October 22. headman of Village 1 in Tambon Thani have busted a ya bah worked for the police as an in- Earlier in the week, on Oc- The leaders of the protest Ban Lamnao, Bang Khan Dis- (methamphetamine) ring, arrest- formant, providing information on tober 26, more than 500 people accused the police of ‘scape- trict. ing six people, including a police local drug dealers. gathered outside Nakhon Sri goating’ Mr Lamduan in the high- Prasert also handed the po- officer, and seizing more than Police said that Mr Manat Thammarat Provincial Police Sta- profile case. lice a petition, signed by the pro- 1,700 ya bah pills. may have been killed because of tion to protest the arrest of The protest was led by the testers, demanding justice for Mr The arrests were an- his links with the police. However, Lamduan “Kop” Kaowsisot, 25, suspect’s mother, Prasert Kaow- Lamduan and attesting to his good nounced by the Surat Thani Pro- he was also known to be involved character. vincial Police Commander in the drug trade himself and po- The protest leaders also Thetsa Siriwatho on October 26. lice are investigating whether the questioned apparent irregulari- Maj Gen Thetsa named the attack could have been motivated ties in the arrest, such as why it six suspects as: Surasit “Dam” by a dispute with rival dealers. took the police almost two Phatphuang, 33; Yothika “Yo” months to arrest Mr Lamduan Sombun, 23; Bunleu “Den” Violence follows visits: Eight following issuance of the arrest Wichit, 32; Prasit “Yai” Inthajiat, people, including three soldiers, warrant on August 28, despite 46; Nathaphat “Aor” Dechdang, were injured when a powerful the fact that the suspect had been 38; and Pol Cpl Phira Phrom- bomb went off near the entrance at home the whole time and suwan, 28. to a fresh market in Yala’s made no attempt to hide from the Police seized 1,758 ya bah Muang District on October 29. authorities. pills, a 9mm pistol with 13 rounds The attack came one day after The petition also called for of ammunition, and 162,000 baht Prime Minister Somchai Wong- police to reveal what evidence in cash in the raids. sawat completed his visit to the they had against Mr Lamduan. Maj Gen Thetsa said the region. The crowd dispersed only breakthrough came following a Authorities immediately cut after Nakhon Sri Thammarat sting operation on Mr Surasit. off traffic routes leading to and Provincial Police Commander After receiving intelligence that from the market for fear that a Maj Gen Sarawut Phiranon Mr Surasit was dealing ya bah, second bomb might go off. came and assured the protest- police arranged to buy some from Pol Colonel Poompetch ers that Mr Lamduan’s case him. Mr Surasit sent his girlfriend Pipatpetpoom, deputy com- would be dealt with fairly. Maj “Yothika” to deliver the drugs, he mander of Yala Provincial Police, Gen Sarawut added that he had said. said the bombing was in response only recently taken up the post Police arrested the pair and to the authorities’ crackdown on of Nakhon Sri Thammrarat po- Mr Surasit admitted that he had insurgent cells in the area. lice chief and needed time to do bought the drugs from Mr Bunleu, Police found pieces of a a thorough review of the details Maj Gen Thetsa said. Mr Surasit metal box at the crime scene, of the case. then agreed to order another along with traces of explosive Police would hunt down batch of ya bah from Bunleu and materials and fragments of a everyone involved in Mr a meeting was arranged at a ho- mobile phone. This led them to Athiwat’s killing, including the tel in Surat Thani. When Bunleu believe that the device was deto- gunmen and the people who or- arrived along with Prasit, police nated from a remote location. dered the murder, he promised. arrested the pair. The suspects The bomb was set off just as three security officers entered the immediate area. The soldiers, all of whom are members of the Yala 11th Task Force, were sent to hospital for treatment. On the day of the blast, a spate of violence had greeted the prime minister and Army chief Gen Anupong Paochinda. PM Somchai told reporters the secu- rity situation had been improving and downplayed the need for structural reform in Thailand’s Malay-speaking South.

Around the South news round-up is sourced from Kom Chad Luek, Daily Xpress and The Nation newspapers. November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE REGION November 8 - 14, 2008 Help and Hope for Tsunami Victims The latest developments in Krabi organized program, which in- cluded English language instruc- tion, singing and a field trip to a new art gallery in Krabi. After- wards, the children took part in art and painting classes. The chil- dren were also taught about con- servation of the environment and then taken to local areas to plant mangrove trees. While the children were busy with their projects, the rela- tives who have been caring for ACROSS them (usually grandparents or aunts and uncles) were also at- tending courses. The SPF Com- THE BAY munity Bank, which provides mi- By Gus Reynolds cro-loans for tsunami families, was giving a course in basic busi- etween October 22-25, the ness management and book- Sriphong Phukaoluan Foun- keeping. Bdation (SPF) held a three- The bank has copied the day camp for tsunami orphans model of Noble Prize winner Project Abroad volunteers organising activities with tsunami orphans in Krabi. and their families at the SPF Com- Mohammed Yunnus, whose banks munity Center. offer credit to poor families to ter chance of success. All in all, he was robbed whilst in London ating your personal information, Two days of programs were help them start or expand their a job well done by all the volun- and emailed me to ask me to wire such as bank account numbers organized by volunteers from businesses. All prospective cli- teers during the camp. him some money. However, al- and passwords, perpetrating iden- Projects Abroad, a US based or- ents of the SPF Community Bank though the email was from his tity theft. ganization that sends volunteers must take this course and prepare Identity Theft hits Krabi personal email address and the In my friend’s case, the worldwide to take part in a vari- a detailed business plan for the letter bore his name, there were hackers broke into his email ac- ety of projects. Projects Abroad bank’s approval. The lows of the low season a few inconsistencies that raised count, gaining access to all his has been in Krabi for several Certified public accountant seem to have passed now and we a red flag. emails, which included informa- years, active in conservation Nate-dao Sengate and her team are beginning to see tourists trick- First, the spelling and gram- tion about his credit card pur- projects, cleaning the coral reefs from Krabi Consultants con- ling into the local hotels, bars and mar were poor. Second, he re- chases. Later, they sent out the and re-planting mangrove trees. ducted the classes and assisted restaurants. With so much nega- quested that I transfer the money letter asking all the people in his In addition, they conduct English the prospective borrowers in de- tive news around the world, not via Western Union – widely address book to send him money language classes for local schools veloping their business plans. The to mention here in our own capi- known as the method of choice to help him out of his “predica- and government officials. hope is that with this training, tal, there are lots of reasons for for scam artists. Lastly, I was ment”. The volunteers ran a well their businesses will stand a bet- people to stay at home this holi- surprised to learn that my friend I duly responded to the day season. was in London, since he would hackers, telling them I would for- However, the Scandinavian typically have informed me if he ward the money. Immediately, tourist market appears to be hold- was leaving the country. they replied, providing details on ing up well and the introduction Perplexed, I called my how to wire the money by West- of the Krabi Air direct flight from friend, and by the tone of his voice ern Union and asking me to pro- Oslo to Krabi has boosted arrival I could tell something was wrong. vide the Money Transfer Control numbers. Hoteliers and booking He had not, as it turned out, been Number so they could pick up the agents are guardedly optimistic, robbed in London. He had been money from the Western Union pointing to strong peak-season sitting at his computer in Krabi office in London. bookings, and hoping the political when his Yahoo account was When I answered that my shenanigans in Bangkok will hacked into. He had earlier re- close friend, who was the chief quieten down sufficiently to en- ceived an email from Yahoo, or of security at the US Embassy in tice tourists back during the sec- so he thought, asking him to log London, would be dropping by ond half of the high season. Let’s on and update his account. It was their hotel to deliver the money hope so. not, however, a genuine Yahoo in person, their e-mails came to In my previous article, I email, or even a real Yahoo an abrupt halt. highlighted the Nigerian hotel webpage. Funny old world. What’s scam letters doing the rounds on I am sure many of you have next? Hacking your telephone, the Internet. Since then, I have received similar emails from perhaps? received more of the same, plus banks, Ebay, PayPal and the like, the usual spam that accounts for requesting that you update your the vast majority of email these account. When you log on and Looking for a job? days. But I also received one very enter your password or pin num- Find hundreds of them special letter from a friend of ber, hackers can then access your mine; the general manager of a account. Within seconds, the at PhuketGazette.Net resort here in Krabi. It appears hackers can begin misappropri- November 8 - 14, 2008 GOOD LIVING PHUKET GAZETTE 11

Le Celtique: A cosy and fascinating place with an eclectic mix of Thai Where a rewarding and Breton artifacts, wall hangings, chunky wooden furniture and warm lighting arrangements. experience awaits By Sam Wilko ternative rock in the form of a garish ‘mec’ called Plastic here’s something almost Bertrand. His huge European- mystical about out-of- wide hit “Ca Plane pour Moi” – the-way restaurants. meaning “Everything’s Cool” TYou know, the ones that could be Breton Bertrand’s an- take some effort and brainpower them, considering the circum- to find. Somehow the food’s stances. But no – the background more rewarding, the welcome music at Le Celtique has no Bel- drink that much more appreciated gium Punk even though ca plane and there’s a smug satisfaction pour ce Bertrand. of being in the know. A simple 15-label wine list Le Celtique, in Rawai, is contains enough choices with such a place. Up a side soi off South American and French la- Soi Samakae 4 and 2, Le Celtique, bels all at reasonable cost, the despite being out of the way, is most expensive being a Chateau signposted enough to make it Belle Garde Bordeaux. There’s findable, albeit perhaps with the a sizeable bar to prop up too, with aid of a compass, military map a plethora of spirits to keep is- and an SOS flare gun. Oh, don’t land imbibers happily working on forget your thigh-high waders and their biceps and Le Celtique even thusiastic about the Thai segment rooms look as though they’ve Rawai from what’s left of Chalong waterproof miner’s lamp in the has Duche de Longueville dry of the menu. Prices are not bar- been blitzed with industrial Circle, then take a right turn at Soi rainy season. apple cider if you’re looking for gain basement but neither are cleansing agents while the Sayuan (at the 7-Eleven). Drive If you’re already familiar a real Breton buzz. they in the silly tourist domain; a kitchen fairly sparkles. down past Don’s Mall and take the with Le Celtique and scratching Still, it’s all about food, isn’t chicken fried rice will set you Le Celtique has lots of little first right after. Then follow the road your head while wondering if I’ve it? Here, Bertrand’s experience back 90 baht while pizzas are touches that make this place a to the T-junction at the very end. lost my marbles let me explain: shows as the three-language from 250 baht up. For once, the home away from home, such as Opposite is a small soi leading up This is the same popular Le menu is amazingly extensive with background music is kept to a dis- children’s chairs as well as two the hill.Le Celtique is 350 metres Celtique that was until recently a hefty 18-page, 205-dish selec- creet level and there’s also the rocking horses outside. Even up the road on the right.Sayuan Rd., in Kata. tion containing seafood and meats option of fan, air conditioning or though it’s brand new, the spirit 80/90 Soi Samakae 4, Rawai. Tel: Apparently, owner Ber- presented European style along Mother Nature’s al fresco breeze of the place is pleasingly mature. 089-5889517, 084-8426233. Email: trand Plumer and his wife Lek with eleven types of pizza before to keep things cool. The bath- To get there, head down to [email protected] decided that they’d had enough careening head first into Thai cu- of the astronomical rents there linary territory with pizzazz. and simply moved over the hill as We order the plat du jour smoothly as a Google Earth cur- which on this day happens to be sor to settle into life in the leafy a blanquette of pork (340 baht) lanes of Rawai some months ago. with potatoes, carrots, a dash of With an eclectic mix of Thai rice and the most heavenly cream and Breton artifacts, wall hang- sauce. Nom d’un nom, this dish ings, chunky wooden furniture brings it on home in regal style. and warm lighting arrangements, That, along with a bottle of Ar- the 80-cover new Le Celtique is gentine red and a sliced baguette, a cosy and fascinating place. is about the closest I get to para- Even the most jaded eye dise after a hard week of slog- couldn’t help but appreciate the ging away at the computer and golden kinnarees, the fantastic dodging motorcycles. Buddhist wall frieze, the solid It’s raining cats and dogs block tables and chairs and the out in the street, I’ve got too much overall spanking cleanliness of the work to handle and a worldwide restaurant. On top of all this, Le financial crisis threatens to spiral Celtique exudes a friendly, fam- out of control, but here, sur- ily business vibe and that’s no bad rounded by Celtic whorls and thing at all. Buddha heads, we’re safe from It must be quite different outrageous fortune as we tuck working in such tranquil surround- into the fantastically yielding ings after having been years in blanquette. Krazy old Kata with its swarms Brittany, with its rolling of tourists, but Bertrand and Lek vales, quaint stone-cottage vil- seem perfectly happy with the lages, delicious cider and crepe slings and arrows of their particu- blowouts, is a place definitely lar fate, merci bien. worth visiting and Bertrand, from In the 70’s Belgium Lorient, brings a Breton dash to spawned its own version of al- the cuisine with Lek no less en- 12 PHUKET GAZETTE PEOPLE November 8 - 14, 2008 The Bicycle Chief By Atchaa Khamlo two beautiful children, now en- needs of her ever-tiring and run- rolled at the British International down body. unanta Gollassaman has School. And then, one day, just as much to be thankful for. Life seemed perfect. But it she was reaching to pick up a cup Having graduated from was not to last. of coffee, her hand froze. This SSonklanakarin University Business was in Sunanta’s episode came a few days after with a bachelor’s degree in Hos- blood and turning a profit had she had awoken in the middle of pitality and Tourism Manage- seemingly come easy. She had the night with severe heart palpi- ment, she moved to Australia always been a very “hands-on” tations. where she studied for a Master’s operator, taking care of all aspects She went to see a doctor, degree at New South Wales Uni- of the business herself, from mar- who diagnosed her as chronically versity. keting to accounting to selling. fatigued, the result of having Armed with her MA and by She launched herself into the worked virtually non-stop for too now fluent in both French and property business when a group many years. English, Sunanta returned to of foreign businessmen pur- The combination of too Phuket where she worked as a chased a piece of ocean-front much stress, no rest and a poor tour manager at the Pacific Is- land that she owned. diet had left Sunanta’s body too land Club in Laguna for three Over the next eight years, weak to withstand the pressure years. Then, deciding to start her the business flourished, with that her intense lifestyle had ex- own business, she opened the first Sunanta, all the while, juggling the erted upon it. The choices were company on the island to offer management and administration stark but straightforward: either history tours to visitors. of the company. slow down, strengthen up or suf- Twelve years on, she was She made the headlines fer the consequences. Needless supervising more than ten tour- when she sold a sizable piece of to say, Sunanta did not opt for the ism representatives both in Thai- real estate to JW Marriott. latter. land and overseas, catering to All the time, Sunanta was She embarked on a strict tourists from Scandinavia, Great working assiduously, following regimen of exercise to strengthen Britain and Germany who were the stressful and unforgiving her heart. A friend, whom she staying at Laguna, JW Marriott working practices of her foreign called “Iron Man”, suggested that Sunanta Gollassaman faced stark choices. Lead a healthier or Amanpuri. Away from work, customers. she take up cycling and even lifestyle or suffer the consequences. she married a marketing lecturer At the same time, she was bought her a bicycle. at Sonklanakarin University. eating poorly, often skipping Sunanta quickly caught the These days, after dropping her to avoid beef,” she said. Shortly after, Sunanta and meals, drinking gallons of coffee exercise bug and was soon cy- children off at school, she now Sunanta told the Gazette her husband were blessed with and generally neglecting the cling for up to two hours a day. heads out on the bike or, if it is that nowadays she feels much raining, over to the Royal Phuket fresher and a lot more more en- Marina at for her daily workout, ergetic when she wakes up in before heading to the office for a the morning, and that she’s far full eight-hour shift. less irritable than before. Sunanta has some advice She urges Gazette readers for anyone experiencing the same who do not exercise regularly to problems that almost caused her give it a go, even if their busy to have a complete physical col- schedules make it difficult. lapse. “Make sure you get a good “It is very worthwhile to start eight hours sleep to allow your exercising,” said Sunanta. “Your body to recover; drink lots of wa- body is just like an engine. If you ter; eat lots of vegetables; avoid take care of it, it will be with you too many carbohydrates and try for a long time,” she added. November 8 - 14, 2008 FEATURE PHUKET GAZETTE 13

people out there who are older “Espresso. How do I look who are young and adventurous Old Is Okay than I am, but I’m pretty sure today, slabot?” are eager to perform such feats Correction there aren’t many who are as “Extremely youthful, mas- of derring-do. And that is precisely senile. In fact, I consider myself ter! Even though you’re 182.” my point. Let the young and fool- Last week, the Gazette fea- the Dean of Senile Seniors in my Some people worry that ish exhaust themselves with point- tured “An introduction to neighborhood, and I’d like to point they won’t be able to do all the less heroics if they want to. When Phuket’s Sikh community” out to Cat, Nat, and all their youth- things they did when they were you’re old, all you’ll want to do is (Nov 1, page 12). ful contemporaries some of the young – play football, go swim- lie in bed and drool. There were some errors TSOWNDINGS benefits of old age. ming, sing and dance the night Yes, elderly is excellent, se- in the story. We would now Many people worry about away, go skiing and windsurfing nior is super, ancient is awesome, like to make the following cor- By S. TSOW getting wrinkles when they get and whatnot. Jurassic is jolly, and old is okay. rections: old. There’s a way to beat Don’t worry about it. When Especially when you consider the ome time ago, two col- wrinkles, and with the cunning you get old, you won’t feel like alternative, which is to be dead. Sikhism’s founding Guru, Guru umnists for The Nation, born of old age I’ve mastered it. doing any of those things. Tsow’s Nanak Dev, was succeeded Catherine Bowers and Get fat. Fat smoothes out First Law of Senility declares: “By Mr S. Tsow can be flamed at by nine Gurus, not 11 as stated Natayada na Songkhla, the wrinkles. People won’t notice the time you can’t do something, [email protected], except when in the article. S your wrinkles; they’ll notice the you don’t feel like doing it any- more familiarly known as Cat and he’s trying to think of some of Nat, wrote a column musing on fat. I believe that most people, way.” This is nature’s way of tak- the benefits of being dead. The last Guru “in person”, their dread of old age. given a choice between looking ing care of us in our dotage. Guru Gobind Singh, conferred Cat stressed the importance like Pruneface or Jabba the Hutt, Take me, for example. I used the Guruship upon the Holy of maintaining a positive attitude would pick Jabba every time. to love climbing mountains. Now Book, Granth Sahib, to be and having annual health check- Nat was worried about the I don’t even want to look at them. the Eternal Guru (Enlightener) ups. Nat was looking forward to helplessness that afflicts old Climbing mountains is stupid. Once of the Sikhs, thus putting an the pleasures of being able to or- people. That can be a problem, you get to the top you just have to end to the tradition of a per- der younger people around. But and it’s one of the reasons I ad- climb down again. What’s the son becoming the Guru after he was worried about the decline vocate bringing back slavery. If point of that? To see the view from him. Sikhs now revere the into helplessness which accom- you have a slave, you don’t have the top? Buy a postcard of the Holy Book as their spiritual panies the aging process. to worry about being helpless. view and look at the postcard. master. Well, these two fine young Your slave can do everything for Because it’s there? That’s people have nothing to worry you. what George Leigh-Mallory said Upon the multi-domed spiritual about…yet. I gather they’re both Slavery has a very bad when he was asked why he throne is placed the Holy in their 40s. That’s not old; that’s reputation nowadays, especially wanted to climb Mount Everest, Scripture itself. Sikhs revere just middle-aged. When I was 40, among slaves, but there is good and it’s one of the stupidest an- the teachings within, not any I thought 50 was old. When I was news in the offing. I envision a swers that ever made its way into idols or images. 50, I thought 60 was old, and when day – and I pray it will come soon the lexicon of popular sayings. I turned 60, I thought 70 was old. – when we will have personal The ocean is also there. The Sikh Community made a Now that I’m almost 70, I’m robots as slaves. They’ll be called Does that mean we have to swim donation to the Phuket Spe- thinking that 70 is pretty youthful slabots, and they will cater to all it? The desert is also there. Does cial Education Center, with if you think about it, and old age our needs: that mean we have to cross it? Phuket Vice Governor Tri doesn’t really kick in till 80. “Old” “Bring me a cup of coffee, The tiger is also there. Does that Akhara-decha presiding as gets older the older you get. slabot.” mean we have to stick our head Chairman. He did not make a I consider myself an expert “Yes, master. Espresso, into its mouth? donation to the temple. on old age. I know there are cappuccino, or decaf?” You will object that those 14 p h u k e t g a z e t t e h a p p e n i n g s November 8 - 14, 2008 This week

CHECK OUT FOR CHILDREN: Associates of Sheraton Grande Laguna held a UNICEF Check Out for Children Thai-Temple-style charity fair on Thursday, September 18. Guests and associates enjoyed fundraising activities, including traditional Thai games, Thai classical performances LOCAL SHABU SHABU: Vice Governor Tri Akkaradacha (center) and owner of Moto Shabu and Thai food. The event raised awareness and support amongst par- Shabu Chairot Lojanarungsiri cut a ribbon to mark the Grand Opening of the restaurant, ticipants of UNICEF’s aid to children around the world. All proceeds located on the first floor of HomeWorks, on October 25.

FRONT OFFICE FUN: More than 120 staff with The Crissey Group gath- JOIN THE CLUB: Honored guest Phuket Senator Phumisak Hongyok (third from left) ered at Phuket Merlin Hotel on September 27 for the group’s annual staff cuts a ribbon with President of the Phuket Real Estate Club Tanan Tantraphaibul party. Pictured are the Front Office Team of Royal Phawadee Village, who (front row, 2nd from left) to officially open a real estate promotional event organized won the event’s talent competition. The Crissey Group comprises: All 4 by the Phuket Real Estate Club at HomeWorks. A total of 30 property related booths Diving, Aquamaster, Mermaid Cruises, Royal Phawadee Village and Sea for customer enquiries were set up at the event, which ran from October 25 to No-

THE RIGHT TO FIGHT: During a recent visit to Germany, Thai Dive Association (TDA) Technical Committee CEO Rainer Gottwald (right) met with Global Boxing Union (GBU) and Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) President Mr Juergen Lutz to accept his appointment as GBU and WIBF President VISIT VIJITT: Vijitt Resort executives Managing Director Pongsura Khoopongsakorn (back row, 2nd from left) for Asia. The GBU and WIBF are sanctioning and Assistant Managing Director Kongsak Khoopongsakorn (front left) with VIP guests during the Vijitt Resort’s bodies for women’s professional boxing. Grand Opening party at Friendship Beach on October 24. November 8 - 14, 2008 NIGHTLIFE PHUKET GAZETTE 15

Live Grooves: Rommanee Music House Photo: Anne Powell

f you’re a fan of live music and are looking for an early- evening hangout, you might Icare to take a peek at Romnanee Music House on Thalang Road. Decorated in a laid-back oriental style, with soft lighting and comfy couches, the Rommanee is popular with an after-work Phuket Town crowd, looking to chill out and chat with friends, before heading on to more fre- netic late-night fare. Opened seven months ago and filling two floors of a unique old building on Thalang Road, Rommanee Music House serves up an eclectic blend of live acts, Freestyle fun: Yoonique’s each creating a different ambi- ondly known simply as “Yonnique’s” by its regular custom- ence depending on the night of ers (The owner’s name is Yoon, and he’s very friendly with the week, ranging from Indy, his customers.), Yoonique Stone Bar next to the lake be reggae and ska to jazz and clas- Fhind Nai Harn Beach is a laid-back venue with seating in- sical guitar. side and out. Go there on Monday, Tues- There are a couple of well-worn sofas around a pool table that day or Thursday nights and the has seen better days, and benches among trees and shrubbery, which The Panic Band will be playing are softly lit with cloth lanterns. Alcoholic drinks are limited to a few their energetic brand of reggae kinds of beer in small or large bottles, but they do serve good fresh and ska. coffee. On Wednesday nights, the The musical theme is mostly reggae with live music from Ska mood is jazz, courtesy of the Band on Wednesday and Friday nights. Ska Band also performs on Rommanee Jazz band, and on the first and last Saturday of each month. Fridays and Saturdays, the Monday nights are open jam nights – any one can play – and on Dummie Doll Band entertain with the middle Saturday and Tuesday of each month, 101 Band tones Indy sets. Baby Blue also rock things down with mixed jazz. the house on Saturday nights, Yoon is currently planning a three-day, two-night “Little while Sunday winds down the Woodstock” from December 19 to 21, with popular reggae band Job week in suitably mellow fashion 2 Do booked to play, and there will be a lot of freestyle jamming with jazz from the Romanee Jazz during the event. Customers will be allowed to camp out overnight band again. and artists with things to sell can set up shop. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE November 8 - 14, 2008 Halloween Happenings Soi Romannee

Watermark alloween, on Friday October 31, was the Hperfect excuse for many of Phuket’s party people to dress up and have a devilishly good time. The Watermark at the Boat Lagoon threw a lavish ‘Dress Watermark in Sexy Black and Gold’ party as the venue also cel- ebrated its 6th anniversary. The music spots along Soi Romannee were packed with revellers dressed in ghoulish garb. For some, just wearing black was enough to go with the morbid theme. And Pirates mutinied to music and Star Wars look- alikes battled it out at Sri Panwa’s Baba Lounge.

Watermark Watermark Baba Lounge, Sri Panwa

Watermark Soi Romannee Baba Lounge, Sri Panwa November 8 - 14, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Magic Money he Rotary Club of Patong Beach put on an evening of “Magic & Enchantment” at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket on No- vember 1 for the club’s annual fund-raising event this year. TThe evening’s entertainment included a Cosmic Dinner Show with magic from illusionists, prestidigitators and psychics performing on stage and mingling with the crowd.

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November 9. PC Group Therapy, Laguna. Is your Internet connection driving you nuts? Ready to throw your PC out the window? Need advice on where to buy a com- puter, or get one repaired? Join “For Dummies” author Woody Leonhard for his weekly PC Group Therapy sessions. They’re absolutely FREE. Novices most welcome - no experience neces- sary. For directions to Sandwich Shoppe Laguna (near the Laguna entrance), go to www.khun woody.com . Sponsored by the Phuket Gazette and Khun Phuket International Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. Sportfishing Tournament 2008 November 9. Boathouse hosts Chateau Palmer Dinner. November 19-22 Mom Tri’s Boathouse, the first establishment in Thailand Registration at Captain Hook on 19 November 2008 from 6pm awarded the Wine Spectator onwards. Fishing days are 20, 21 and 22 November, starting at Award of Excellence in 1995 and 8am. Free food and beer for all anglers. For more information, the only Best of Awards of Ex- please contact Uwe at Tel: 081-719 5766 or visit www.phuket- international-sportfishing-tournament.com cellence since 2006, will host a Château Palmer wine dinner on Sunday, 9 November. The fine launched to show respect and 083-6464671. Email: info@ dining menu is devised by Boat- gratitude to the Water Goddess, phuketcomedy.com or visit house executive chef Tum- and be rid of all your misfortunes. www.phuketcomedy.com manoon and the first and only Adults: 1,800++ baht. Chil- Mâitre Cuisinier de France in dren 4-12 years: 900++ baht. November 12. Loy Krathong Thailand, chef Jean-Noël 10% discount for Laguna Privi- Celebration at the Sheraton Lumineau. Limited seating. Price: lege Card holders. For more in- Grande Laguna. 4,800 baht++. For details contact formation contact Ms Natsaran Help celebrate one of Pinyo Thippimas at Tel: 076-330 at Tel: 076-362 999. Email: Thailand’s most colorful festi- 015. Email: fb@boathouse [email protected] vals, Loy Krathong, at the phuket.com Sheraton Grande Laguna November 11. Punchline Phuket with a cocktail recep- November 11. Loy Krathong Comedy Club, Live Stand-Up tion from 5.30pm at Loy Festival at Dusit Laguna. Comedy Krathong Garden. From 6.30pm, Experience the true spirit of The Punchline Comedy enjoy a Thai buffet dinner, the most popular Loy Krathong Club presents another night of while a Thai cultural perfor- Festival with authentic Thai am- merriment and mirth at the Holi- mance entertains you at the bience at the Dusit Thani Laguna day Inn Resort Phuket in Patong. Poolside Garden. Price: Phuket. Be entertained by live Three top class, headline UK 2,200++ baht per person (in- Thai classical music and perfor- comedians booked by the London cludes welcome cocktails, din- mances while enjoying our exten- Comedy Store are flying all the ner with a glass of Thai wine, sive Loy Krathong Buffet show- way to Phuket to tickle your ribs, live traditional Thai perfor- casing the flavors of Thailand’s yes, YOUR ribs. mance and a complimentary four regions. Be part of judging Tickets available in ad- Krathong.) the “Krathong contest and Tra- vance from Woody’s Sandwich To book or purchase tickets, ditional Miss Noppamas Con- Shoppes in Patong, Chalong, and contact F&B Reservations. 076- test”. Be amazed with flying lan- Laguna. For maps and more de- 324101/7. Or email: fbreservation terns and floating Krathongs tails, contact Khun Boom at Tel: @sheratonphuket.com 20 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY November 8 - 14, 2008 ON THE MOVE Mr Glenn R Ferrer has re- Mr Robert J Lohrmann has Mr Kanakorn Sagarik has cently been promoted to Di- been appointed Vice President been appointed as the new rector of Training and Prod- and General Manager of the Food & Beverage (F&B) Di- uct Development at Kata JW Marriott Phuket Resort & rector of Club Andaman Group Resorts Thailand. Mr Spa, Marriott Vacation Club Beach Resort and Club Ferrer will spearhead a new International, Phuket Beach Andaman Beach Suite hotel, department focusing on hu- Club, and the newly-opened Patong. A native of Bangkok, man and product develop- Mai Khao Beach Club. Mr Kanakorn has twenty ment. Mr. Ferrer previously A native American, Mr years’ experience in the hospi- held the position of Director Lohrmann was most recently tality industry, including nine of Marketing, responsible for the Managing Director of the months as Resident Manager marketing the four resorts in JW Marriott Beijing and the of the Hot Spring Beach Re- the group: the Kata Beach Re- Ritz-Carlton Beijing. He has sort and Spa, six years as F&B sort & Spa, Karon Beach been with Marriott for Manager at the Merlin Beach Resort & Spa, Phuket Orchid twenty-five years and has Resort and two and a half years Resort & Spa and Kanaburi spent the past ten years in as F&B Manager of Phuket Resort & Spa. Asia. Arcadia Resort & Hotel. Money Talks By Richard Watson

he phenomenon that be investors, you begin to understand gan life as a credit crunch why the banks in question were has since evolved into a ‘Vehicles’ with reckless drivers at not sufficiently interested in the Tfar more complex entity, quality of their borrowers. creating volatility on so many fronts. forefront of crisis, but not alone Without the active participa- A perfect example of this is tion of the credit ratings agencies the Australian dollar, which over spread feeling of trepidation. Cur- cheap. The challenge is to iden- took the Fed Funds Rate back to who were dishing out AA and a period of around three months rently, there are two predominant tify what a real bargain is, as op- 1%. This interest rate was last AAA investment grade assess- has declined from near parity currencies in the world: the US posed to what will become cheaper seen in 2004, and before that in ments on these ‘vehicles’, this with the US Dollar to around 64 dollar and the Japanese yen. The still. “Never try to catch a falling the 1950s. The timing and size of Pandora’s Box might never have US cents, a drop of around 33%. Chinese Yuan also holds consid- knife,” goes a Japanese saying. the interest rate cut was widely been opened. The ultimate re- However, this has more to do with erable sway, but its influence is The Japanese are certainly anticipated by the market and by sponsibility, however, lies with capital flows back to Japan than somewhat diminished as the cur- not relishing the prospect of an the end of the day, the main US government. economic fundamentals. During rency is not convertible. ever-stronger Yen. The Bank of indices (Dow Jones Industrial and It has suddenly become the the current period of massive ‘de- Americans may be sur- Japan recently intervened to weaken Standard & Poor’s 500) had concept du jour that government leveraging’, a number of hedge prised to find their currency so the currency. If this doesn’t work, moved into negative territory. involvement in all areas of the fi- funds and other leveraged inves- strong, but it is largely due to the other central banks will move in to The US Federal Reserve nancial system is the panacea for tors have become forced sellers dollar’s remaining a safe haven assist. However, with around US$ under the previous chairmanship all its ills. For years to come, lev- of assets. Faced with the need to as well as calls on cash previ- 1 trillion in foreign exchange re- of Alan Greenspan was widely els of government intervention in generate capital, they are con- ously held abroad by US entities. serves, the Bank of Japan has no criticized for holding rates for too the financial markets will, no fronted with the fact that it is their This pressure to repatriate capi- shortage of ammunition. long at 1%. Many said this was doubt, increase markedly. best assets that are the easiest to tal has, in turn, increased losses The Australian central bank the root cause of the “credit We have already witnessed sell, especially for a fair price. in many other foreign markets, (The Reserve Bank of Australia) crunch”. Whilst most economists vast increases in regulation, es- The “VIX” index, which particularly the emerging markets. has been intervening almost daily would concur that when interest pecially since 9/11, in global anti- tracks levels of market volatility, When forced sellers are to stop the Aussie dollar from fall- rates are below inflation, prob- money laundering. This interven- has been consistently reaching abundant, bargains appear, with ing too rapidly. One surprising lems will occur, it seems some- tion was supposed to reduce the record levels, reflecting the wide- prices often becoming ridiculously area of central bank intervention thing of a stretch to blame this ability of terrorists and of orga- has been that of the Hong Kong situation for the credit crunch. nized crime to move funds. The Monetary Authority, which has In reality, it was the banks reality is that if organized crime actively supported the Hong that were involved in lending, es- cannot find its way around the Kong dollar despite it remaining pecially for mortgages, who were current regulations, then they are “pegged” within a tight range to mostly to blame. They indiscrimi- not very organized. It is equally the rising US dollar. David Bloom, nately lent money to borrowers, doubtful whether terrorists have head of currency strategy for glo- regardless of the latter’s ability to been inconvenienced either. bal banking giant HSBC, calls the repay. With hindsight, this may The real problems arise for move into the US Dollar a “flight seem insane, but when you con- members of the public who now to quality”. He also describes mar- sider that the lenders were simply require extensive documentation kets worldwide as “disorderly”. packaging these mortgages into when opening bank accounts, The interest rate cut of 50 ‘vehicles’ such as collateralized making investments, and so on. basis points by the US Federal debt obligations, structured invest- This is what happens when gov- Reserve at the end of October ment paper, etc, to sell off to other ernments interfere. November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 21

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1. What is Europe’s largest 9. What is the one place 15. Which island, named active volcano called? in all of Great Britain after a Dutchman, is said that the Queen cannot to have the cleanest air 2. Which European country’s visit? in the world? capital city changed its name from Christiana? 10. In New Orleans, the 16. Which deceptive Mardi Gras festival animals name stems 3. In which city is the ‘Wail- occurs each year in from the Greek word ing Wall‘? which month? for “Earth Lion”?

4. What was the first team 11. What film stars thirteen- 17. The sound made by a sport to be publicly year-old English actress whale can be heard over televised? Dakota Blue Richards a distance of a: 30km; b: in her debut role? 300km; or c: 3,000km. 5. Whose 1981 debut album was called ‘Boy‘? 12. Which film actor’s real 18. The USA and Canada first names are Kong are the only two coun- 6. What do the letters ‘TT‘ Sung? tries that have a border Quick Crossword stand for in the Isle of with what? Man TT race? 13. In which administrative Across Down capital city would you 19. Which European 1. Nervous 1. Sports channel 7. The Iroquois Cup is literally be living in country has the highest 3. Fast food 2. Chef, …Ramsay contested in what sport? peace? tax rate? 7. Chase 4. Lofty 8. February is the shortest 14. Which E.U. country’s 20. The “Atomium” is one 8. Noisy 5. Male and female month in the year n the population is 30% less of the landmarks of 10. Opera singer 6. Still to come UK, but which is the today than it was 150 which city? 11. Movie star 9. Water longest? years ago? Answers below 13. Lots of money 10. Bird 16. Cried 12. Wood 17. Young people 14. Clue 18. Worry 15. Change Solution below, right Puzzle Solutions Solution to this week’s Quick Monster Crossword Solution, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com Quiz Answers

1. Mount Etna; 2. Nor- way; 3. Jerusalem; 4. Baseball; 5. U2; 6. Solution to Tourist Trophy; 7. La- this week’s crosse (Iroquois Indi- Sudoku puzzle ans); 8. October, be- cause the clocks go Solution to this week’s back so it lasts 31 days Cartoon Puzzle and 1 hr; 9. House Of Commons; 10. Febru- ary; 11. The Golden Compass; 12. Jackie Chan; 13. La Paz, Bo- Sudoku is very simple: each row, each livia; 14. Ireland; 15. column and each “box” of nine squares Tasmania; 16. Chame- within the puzzle must contain all the num- leon; 17. 3,000km; 18. bers from 1 to 9 with, naturally, no repeti- Three oceans - Atlan- tions. Beware: there is only one solution to tic, Pacific and Arctic; this puzzle, which is on the this page. 19. Denmark; 20. Brussels. November 8 - 14, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Testimony to our fragile Earth ccording to authors on extraction and exploitation into cultural, social or scientific issues, young age as an opera singer in Michael Tobias and Jane a unified global culture of eco- he has been called the Carl Sagan Europe. In more than 30 coun- A Gray Morrison, protect- nomic and ecological restoration. of the humanities. Fellow author tries, she has brought to public ing innocence is perhaps Sanctuary showcases the Jane Gray Morrison has been focus issues pertaining to humanity’s deepest procreative continuing work of such animal making films about the environ- biodiversity loss, animal protec- instinct, and celebrating nature protection luminaries as Michael ment ever since retiring at a tion, pollution and human health. our highest calling. In Sanctuary: Aufhauser, Brigitte Bardot, Gene “Global Oases of Innocence” Baur, and Howard Buffett. Over (published by Council Oak), 800 color photographs take read- Tobias and Morrison profile glo- Off the ers on a 360-page journey through bally significant sanctuaries at the more than 20 countries, visiting forefront of an emerging multi- sanctuaries in Alaska, Austria, national movement to sanctify SHELF Bahrain, Bhutan, Borneo, Brunei, nature and save her last pristine California, France, India, Japan, places, a vital step toward the Malaysia, Manhattan, Namibia, total renewal of the biosphere. in ways that best integrate sci- the Netherlands, Poland, Portu- Sanctuary offers an urgent ence, public policy, spiritual val- gal, Singapore, Suriname, South reminder that the extinction of life ues and sustainable economics. Africa, Thailand, the United Arab on Earth has accelerated up to From wildlife habitats set Emirates, the United States and 10,000 times its normal, natural aside to save rare species on the Yemen. Its mission is to inform rate, putting our modern con- brink of extinction to urban shel- policymakers and scientists and sumer culture in a league with ters set up to rescue abused farm inspire a new generation of ac- super-volcanic eruptions and animals, Sanctuary takes you on tivists to be the change that cre- catastrophic asteroid impacts ear- an epic photographic journey to ates a better world. lier in Earth’s history. Pictured on many of the world’s most ex- “Sanctuary is a sumptuous its pages are species whose num- traordinary sanctuaries, complete coffee table book characterized bers are so low that every last with in-depth, science-based case by expeditionary photography and individual is known by name. studies that inspire a sense of emotional story-telling,” explained From microbes to mammals, the awe at nature’s beauty, and at the co-author Michael Tobias. academically-acclaimed conser- damage we have already done to Tobias, a global ecologist, author vationist couple re-examines her. But far from being a tale of and filmmaker, is president of the humanity’s role in the natural or- gloom and doom, Sanctuary cel- Dancing Star Foundation. As the der of life on Earth, and our re- ebrates living examples of one of author of 37 books and writer/di- sponsibility as a sentient species humanity’s highest callings, to rector/producer of more than 100 to consciously care for creation transform modern societies based films pertaining to environmental, No such thing as “first annual” event

have always been told that Barbara replies: missioner. there is no such thing as a elcome to Word Court, where Dear EZ: You neglected to tell me Smith was not a Playboy I“first annual” event. Only af- the town and state where you live. centerfold ex-model or a Playboy ter an event has been held can Barbara Wallraff unravels some of I wouldn’t publish that informa- ex-centerfold model – she was W tion without your permission an ex-Playboy centerfold model. there be a “second annual” one and so on. Has this changed? I the mystery that shrouds the English (though I rarely publish letters Take comfort in the fact grit my teeth when I see that our whose writers omit it), but I that “ex-” in phrases like these local area will have a “first an- language, debunking confusing usage and thought I might find out at least tends to turn up only in headlines, nual film festival”. what paper you read by search- where space is at a premium. Norinne Daly clearing away the clutter that prevents clear ing online for the phrase “Ex-In- “Former” is almost invariably Old Town, Maine donesian dictator” in news used where there’s room for it. understanding – all by answering readers’ sources. Barbara replies: This search returned 268 Barbara Wallraff is a weekly I’ve heard that objection to questions. results, including an Associated syndicated columnist for King “first annual” more than once, Press story – which tells us it’s a Features and a contributing and I must admit, it puzzles me. fairly conventional way of putting editor and words columnist all of them.” Did Ghosn mean “or Barbara replies: it. In contrast, a search for “In- at The Atlantic Monthly, where The folks putting on a “first an- even all of them” or “though not Another slippery “not.” You might nual” event are declaring their in- donesian ex-dictator” got just 21 she has worked since 1983. all of them”? “If not” can be used imagine that “not available” and results. tention to hold another of the both ways, and not even in con- “unavailable” mean the same same every year. The problem is that we think text is it clear which meaning he thing – but “unavailable in all of Suharto (that was his complete If a young couple told me had in mind. states” is definitely the wrong they’d just celebrated their first name) as having been an Indo- The rule about “if not” is this: idea. “Available in not all states” nesian dictator, in much the same wedding anniversary, I wouldn’t Avoid it unless it will be perfectly is more like it, but this version say, “Excuse me – you’re incor- way that Bowie Kuhn was the obvious which of the two oppo- sounds impossibly awkward. US baseball commissioner and rect. That was only an anniver- site meanings you intend. “Available in some states” or “in sary. It won’t be your first until Anna Nicole Smith was once a The phrase, if not the many states” is literally right but Playboy centerfold model. you’ve had another one.” This is speaker (here it is again — am I gets the tone wrong – the copy- like that, it seems to me. Kuhn, when he died last being insulting or polite?), is un- writers might as well add “though year, was not a baseball ex-com- trustworthy. maybe not in yours.” Can you missioner but an ex-baseball com- Please discuss the proper us-age learn to live with “not available in of “if not”. It is used in contra- On the radio in the US, I often all states”? dictory ways. hear the phrase “not available in Cory Padfield all states”, especially at the end Today I saw an example of what Royal Oak, Michigan of insurance ads. If it isn’t avail- I think is illogical or incorrect us- able in all states, where are they age: “Ex-Indonesian dictator Barbara replies: selling their product? Canada? Suharto dies at 86”. To me, this “If not” sows a lot of confusion. Mexico? means Mr. Suharto was a dicta- For instance, here it is in a recent When did the phrase “not tor, but not in Indonesia recently. Wall Street Journal interview with available in all states” take on the That is obviously untrue. What Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of same meaning as “not available I’d say is “Indonesian ex-dicta- Nissan and Renault: “It’s a double in some states”? tor Suharto dies at 86.” Care to impact in terms of profit on most Bill Schryer comment?” of the car manufacturers, if not Wilton, NY EZ Polch of TK 26 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS November 8 - 14, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] High season approacheth When it comes to administrative power, Thailand is among the most centralized nations in the world. Law enforcement across the entire country falls under a single police force that is administered, just like every government ministry, from Bangkok. Even the post office boxes in Phuket and other provinces have two slots for outgoing mail. They are marked “Bangkok” and “Other”. Just as the whole body suffers paralysis when the brain mal- functions, so too are entire over-centralized nations at risk when that center is disrupted or destabilized. Unfortunately, Thailand is now suffering a sort of administrative paralysis due to events in the capi- tal. While the elected government operates out of a semi-mothballed airport on the outskirts of Bangkok, the the traditional seat of execu- tive power – Government House – remains under an precedented occupation by the People’s Alliance for Democracy, now in its third month. In the meantime, here in low-season Phuket, the tourism indus- try continues to turn over surprisingly well considering the political mess in the capital, the fragile state of world financial markets and the latest threat to tourism here: the discovery of the deadly box jellyfish in local waters. [See news pages for update.] Given Phuket’s demonstrated resiliency, however, there is no reason to expect the rapidly approaching high season to be anything Letters other than another banner year. Already, climate refugees are start- ing to trickle in with the addition of several new direct charter routes The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. from Europe. This year’s high season will officially kick off Novem- ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms ber 15 with the Phuket Carnival in Patong. The annual event used to Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address start on November 1, but was sensibly been pushed back two weeks or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. by the Phuket Tourist Association after last year’s festivities were considerably dampened by heavy rains that often extend into early Jellyfish in Bangtao from the bottom of the boat into and accident prevention training November. beautiful smiling eyes, and could and experience. There are two Another private sector group that deserves credit for taking Regarding the article on box jel- hear the words of a nurse: “You’re main causes of accidents. Unsafe initiative where government efforts have fallen short is the Thai Dive lyfish being found in Phuket wa- alright....” conditions and unsafe actions. Association, which will soon oversee the sinking of the Coral Reef ters, I can attest that some form The ambulance transferred Most accidents are caused by Squadron artificial reef project off Bangtao Bay. of jellyfish are present on the me to the Thai International Hos- unsafe actions, or people doing Other commendable TDA efforts include its Marine Scout western side of the island and not pital where Doctor M. Goong as- dumb and/or illegal things. In my Project [see Inside Story, pp 4-5] and the announcement that the just on the east coast as the ar- sessed me. I was numb from the five-year residence in Phuket, I Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS, or ticle implied. shoulders down and could barely have never seen police stopping World Underwater Federation) general assembly will take place here Two weeks ago, while move. After more tests, the deci- anyone for committing an unsafe next May 2-9, bringing in hundreds of delegates from all over the swimming on Bangtao Beach, I sion was made to move me to the or illegal act. world during the low season and giving a huge promotional boost to was stung by a jellyfish on both decompression chamber which I The police can spend their Thailand’s dive tourism industry. feet. The stings were very pain- now call the “Bubble Hotel”. time stopping non-helmeted mo- New Governor Preecha Ruangjan’s enthusiastic support for these ful and rashes appeared on both The real reason for me writ- torbike riders or drivers without activities is also encouraging, especially given the unreasonably con- of my feet and legs. While obvi- ing this letter is to thank all the seat belts, but the lack of a helmet frontational stance some past provincial administrations have taken ously not fatal, the stings were people who helped me. or a seat belt never stopped an against this very important segment of our economy. severe and the pain lasted for As large as I am, I felt sorry accident from happening. - The Editor about two hours. for the 20 odd people that had to Don’t get me wrong: helmets I would suggest that the handle me from the boat, ambu- and seat belts are important if an Phuket Marine Biological Center lance, trolley and chamber. They accident should occur. But the root (PMBC) test the waters on the got me to safety within eight hours. cause of most accidents, injuries western side of the island, not To Doctor M. Goong, the in- and deaths is unsafe or illegal acts. just the eastern side while as- Start cracking down on In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL visible Doctor Lupa and the staff suming that the waters on the of the Thai International Hospi- speeding, illegal merging into traf- western side are too salty for box tal: I cannot thank you enough. I fic, failing to stop or yield, driving jellyfish. Something is ‘out there’. have always had a love for Thai- the wrong way against the traf- Editor: Parichat Utintu Let’s find out what. land and its people, but more so fic, failure to signal, illegal or un- Editorial Team: Steve Rubenstein, now than ever. safe passing, going too slow or Pathomporn Kaenkrachang, Atchaa Khamlo (former) swimmer After 15 visits and 62 hours impeding traffic. I commend the police for Tipwarintron Tannakarachod, Nick Davies Bangtao Beach of treatment in the “Bubble Ho- tel”, I got to know six of the nic- finally doing something about this Stephen Fein, Marc Mulloy, Dale Nottingham est people in what is now my “new concern. But why finish the exer- cise in July? It should be ongoing. Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand A letter of thanks life”. I thank you with all my heart: Kylie, Mike, Gui, Alex, Paul and Why punish offenders with a General Managers: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul, I was dragged from the water Ian. I will never forget you. I’m “slap on the wrist” fine? Make Natthira Susangrat unconscious after a diving acci- walking again. the fine a real deterrent by im- Production Manager: Suchart Changate dent about three weeks ago. As Greg Costello pounding offenders’ vehicles, tak- Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd a result, I got to meet a lot of very Sawtell Hotel, Australia ing away driving privileges (it is professional people working un- a privilege, not a right). der extreme circumstances. Education is important, but Contact us The people on the dive Traffic crackdown a don’t all licensed drivers have to Advertising Sales: [email protected] boat – John, Bee, Liam and the good idea pass a written exam? They have Classified Advertising: [email protected] rest of the crew – had to make been taught the rules but just an unexpected dash for the emer- I am glad to see that the police Website Services: [email protected] choose to ignore them. I have seen gency clinic on the island of Koh in Phuket are going to try to do written here in the Gazette that Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] Tao. The doctor and nurses re- something about the extremely the cost is too great to put police Events Sponsorships: [email protected] ceived me on a backboard where bad driving one encounters here on the roads to attack this prob- I was monitored, stabilized and [“Police to launch traffic law Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 lem. But, what is the cost of the prepared for a long speedboat trip crackdown”, Gazette, October hundreds of deaths that occur back to Koh Samui, 70 kilome- 25]. here yearly? The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors ters away. I was fading in and I am a retired aerospace Jack H. and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. out of consciousness, looking up manager with extensive safety Phuket Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2008 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. November 8 - 14, 2008 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 The election prospects of the Democrat Party By Chang Noi nor party on the constituency a pitiful 8% of the votes in the a total of 60 seats, and a 10% shift the result in contradictory ways. vote, but then plumped for one of constituency polls. could change 104. The Democrats have a good o its credit, the Demo- the two big parties (Democrats By contrast to these heart- Many of these “marginal” chance of winning some. But in crat Party is pushing for or PPP) on the party list. Possi- lands, the lower north and cen- seats are in the checkerboard re- others, especially in Bangkok and a dissolution of Parlia- bly they made their constituency tral regions have become an gion of the center and lower north. the east where the Democrats Tment and a new election choice for “local” reasons (they electoral checkerboard. Several These have to be the Democrats’ gained ground in 2007, the Demo- as a way forward from the cur- liked the candidate) but their party 3-member constituencies returned targets at the next poll. crats themselves are vulnerable. rent deadlock. What do the 2007 list choice for “national” reasons MPs from two or three parties. What chance do they have? Consider Chonburi and election results tell us about their – for or against Thaksin. Neighboring areas voted in com- Let’s suppose that all the Rayong, the political fiefdom of prospects? The same thing had hap- pletely different ways. In the seats that are vulnerable to small Kamnan Poh. In 2005, Kamnan At the December 23, 2007 pened at the 2001 and 2005 polls. Chao Phya plain from the hill shifts by the voters do indeed Poh delivered all the seats to polls, the Democrats lost deci- But this time many more people fringe down to the sea, voters change hands. TRT. But by 2007, Kamnan Poh sively to the People Power Party (around 15% of the voters) If there is a 1% shift, the had fled the country to avoid sen- (PPP), yet they still scored their switched from small parties at Democrats end up with three tencing – and the Democrats second-best results ever, taking the constituency vote to the more seats, two won from won all the seats. Local opinion 164 of the 480 seats. two big parties at the party-list. PPP and one from a small reckons there were two factors Only in 1976 did they win a And two out of three of these party. If there is a 5% shift, behind this astonishing swing: larger proportion (114 of 279). At shifters moved to the Demo- the PPP loses 23 seats, and the Poh’s sons did not pay enough at- the 1992 poll, the last time an elec- crats, only one to PPP. That Democrats gain 18. That tention, and the large number of tion led to a Democrat-headed was what gave the Democrats would be enough to give the army and navy personnel in the government, they won less than their superior showing on the Democrats a chance to head area were mobilized to oust the a quarter. party-list poll. have reverted to the old pattern a coalition. PPP. How did the Democrats do This shift has a clear impli- of selecting candidates on local But it’s not that simple. At provincial and municipal so well in 2007? cation: if the Democrats had some grounds, with less attention to party. There are also seats where the elections only a few months later, Perhaps the most startling better candidates, they should do This is where the Democrats have Democrats won narrowly in 2007 the Poh family candidates won by result was on the party list, the better in the constituencies. to fish for opportunities. and are vulnerable to a slight shift a mile. The family was paying at- 80 seats decided on a vote by But where? The return to multi-member in voting. They would gain 18 tention and the military was not a party. Nationwide, the Democrats The two main parties now voting has produced many more seats but lose 14 elsewhere. The factor. trailed the PPP by only 190,399 have an electoral heartland. The close contests. At the 2001 and net result would be that the PPP The Democrats have a votes, and won only one less seat TRT/PPP has the upper north 2005 polls, most winners won by lose 9 seats while the Democrats chance to win at the polls rather (33 against 34). At the 2001 and and the core northeast. The a mile. The multi-member format gain 4 and other parties gain the than by another “accident”. But 2005 polls, the Democrats had Democrats have the south, ex- with more parties has fragmented other 5. If there is a 10% shift in it won’t be easy. At the 2007 poll, won only a little over 7 million cluding the predominantly Malay- the vote. In several constituen- voting, the result is even more a lot of public money and re- each time, and had trailed the Muslim deep south. Over the last cies, the winners gained only ambiguous. PPP loses 20 seats, sources were mobilized behind TRT by a mile. This time, both three polls, this geographical di- about 30%, and rivals were hot but the Democrats gain only 3. the attempt to prevent a PPP vic- parties gained a little over 12 mil- vision has become clearer and on their heels. This is just a statistical ex- tory. How much this benefited the lion votes. How did the Demo- deeper. In these heartlands, the If only 1% of voters voted ercise with not much bearing on Democrats is impossible to gauge crats do so much better? opponent is nowhere. In the differently, 11 seats could change reality. But what it shows is that – and how far it will be a factor Several voters picked a mi- northeast, the Democrats gained hands. A 5% shift could change small shifts in voting could change at the next poll is unknown. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES November 8 - 14, 2008

smaller size is easier to control the end of the handle. These are for these occasions. If you do a much stronger, and can withstand Getting tooled up for DIY lot of furniture repair, get a tack- harder use, and the occasional hammer, too. These have smaller, dropping onto concrete, better elcome to our new furniture repairs/construction and up to reveal trays, which also tapered-cylinder shaped heads. than those without. home-improvement perhaps a few things for the gar- then lift up and out, like a tackle DIY column. The den and patio. Working around box. These are available at Big Wrenches: Get two sets of Pliers: One of the handiest tools term DIY is prob- the house can often turn into a C or Tesco-Lotus for around 300 wrenches, as often the head of a ever invented! You should have W bolt must be held while the nut is at least one of the “standard” ably familiar to most of you, but ‘blue-vocabulary’ session, but with baht. for the uninitiated, it simply means deference to our wives’ and Plastic toolboxes are okay, tightened, and many times, (es- type, plus one pair of the heavier “Do-It-Yourself”. children’s sensitive ears, and our but are usually not as roomy and pecially on bicycles) the head and style, with more squared jaws, This column is dedicated to blood pressure, the catches break the nut will be the same size. called “dykes” (I’ve no idea!), folks who, like myself, are living we’ll try to provide frequently. You Try to get one set of with a wire-cutter on the side. and working (or retired) here, and shortcuts and tips will discover that, wrenches that are open at each Pliers with plastic, insulated who enjoy handyman-type tasks that may help avoid over time – as the end, and one set with a boxed end. handles are nice, but unless the and small home-improvement problems ahead of box accommodates In addition, buy a few more loose handles flare at the bottom, the construction projects. We will try time. Suggestions an assortment of wrenches of the most popular plastic has an annoying tendency to provide some helpful tips on about future repair extra tools, odd sizes (for bicycles, 10mm and to slip off during use. Needlenose what to buy, and what to avoid, topics or projects parts, screws and 13mm). pliers are also quite handy, as are as far as tools and materials go, would also be most nuts ‘n’ bolts – the Check for straight, accu- a pair of sturdy wire-cutters. Get and that includes getting the most welcome. extra space helps. rate-looking machining on the several sizes of each. for your money by buying afford- In this, our The two trays are openings, and thick shafts for able tools and making the best of first column, we’ll David E. Schmidt divided into com- strength. Look for forged sets, as Locking pliers: These are ex- them. start with the most partments; good the cheaper, chrome-plated ones tremely handy tools to have. I’m Of course, if finances allow, basic tools. In the next article, for keeping small items organized. are cast from cheaper metal, and spoiled by having grown up with purchasing top-of-the line tools is we’ll discuss some additional tools can break with hard use. “Vise-Grips”, the original (and always recommended, as their and some basic supplies. Most of Hammers: Ah yes… Get in best) locking pliers, which are reliability, quality, and the avail- you will be familiar with all the touch with your caveman roots. Screwdrivers: Look for screw- made in my home state, back in ability of replacement parts basic tools, but to be safe, I’ll After all, our hands were made drivers with carbide-steel tips, the US. (bearings, brushes, etc) will save define some of them for those out for blunt impact devices. Get the usually black in color. The ones available here, you money in the long run. there who may be newcomers to fiberglass-handled, claw-type Avoid those with cheap with the folded-metal handles, are The column will address the manual crafts. (carpenter’s hammer). chrome plating, which flakes off adequate, but beware: sometimes mainly small jobs around the I recommend getting one easily, leaving the metal suscep- the toothed jaw-inserts can break house, basic repairs to the house Toolbox. The place to start is, standard and one smaller size, for tible to rust, and ones with ma- loose with heavy use. Grease the itself, installation of easy items obviously, the toolbox. The most different size nails, and nails in chining-marks visible beneath the threaded shaft inside the handle (shelves, lights, fans, etc), main- practical is the metal type having tight places, (corners, close to plating. Get ones with plastic for easier operation, and put a tenance of small electrical and a top with two cover-flaps, hinged other items, etc). Lighter nails handles, not wood, with through- drop of oil in all the pivots. Get hardware items, plumbing repairs, on the outside edges, which lift require a lighter touch, and the handle shafts ending in a cap over several sizes. In The Stars by Isla Star New friends open up wider vistas for birthday Scorpios! SCORPIO (October 24-No- to seek a trusted opinion and act lenges and this tendency could TAURUS (April 21-May 21): LEO (July 24-August 22): Your vember 22): The stars suggest accordingly. Practical Virgo is cause much time wasting this Taureans are advised to continue good intentions could be misinter- that this is auspicious timing for worth listening to, but an week. You are advised to con- on the same path they took last preted this weekend. Those born Scorpios to follow their hearts. Aquarius acquaintance won’t centrate on being realistic, es- week. The stars predict that under the sign of Leo who would If your birthday is due during the see the logical side. Where love pecially regarding property mat- wishes can come true as long as like to help a friend in need should coming week, expect your circle is concerned, the skies clear and ters. On Wednesday, an em- your attention doesn’t wander. inquire whether this would be of friends to broaden in the year recent disagreements become ployment prospect might not However, a minor romantic di- welcome before pouncing into ac- ahead and this should lead to history. However, you should en- seem suitable at first, but fur- version this weekend won’t dis- tion. At work, stormy skies clear, more travel. In the realm of per- deavor to include your partner ther investigation should reveal rupt your plans too much and but your mistrust of another Leo sonal relationships, a shy more when making plans. that there is scope for diversity. should be a welcome confidence seems to be justified. A dream Piscean is still content to admire Wear the color royal blue to en- booster. A Gemini family mem- you have early next week could from afar. Those already spoken CAPRICORN (December 22- courage more sensible thinking. ber has some good news to hold the key to a private dilemma. for will see new ways to appre- January 20): Changes are rus- share, although your first reac- The scent of lavender encour- ciate their partner this week. tling in the undergrowth con- PISCES (February 20-March tion could be one of disbelief. ages patience. cerning your career. Capricorns 20): Putting the brakes on un- The number eight can be lucky SAGITTARIUS (November who are impatient to make a necessary monetary transac- next Wednesday. VIRGO (August 23-September 23-December 21): A niggling move should receive invigorat- tions is still recommended for 23): Virgoans still pining for a question needs answering before ing news towards the end of next Pisceans. A Libran friend luck- GEMINI (May 22-June 21): long-lost love are advised to get it blows up out of proportion. week. Intimate relationships are ily has a brainwave for creative Most of those born under the sign out of the doldrums. Elephants Certain Sagittarians with some- affected by confusing signals; ways to find enjoyment with of Gemini will have found a will fly before this ill-starred re- thing on their mind are advised Pisces in particular is ready to minimum cost involved this healthier balance between work lationship is rekindled and prom- lead you up the jungle path. For weekend, but a romantic part- and play recently, but natural party ising romantic chances are being someone to rely on, accept a ner is ready to encourage you animals could be tempted to go passed by. Libra would love to social invitation from another to spend more than you can af- astray this weekend. Sagittarius take your mind away from the Capricorn and this could develop ford. This could force a dis- is a calming influence, but an past and into the present. You are into something more. The num- agreement that has been brew- Aquarian friend should be about to be amazed at how satis- ber five can bring some luck on ing for some time. Delay offi- avoided if you want to stay in fying work can be when your Thursday. cial appointments until after control. The best day for ro- fear of the unknown is overcome. Tuesday as your mood should mance is Tuesday, and business Wear pineapple yellow to encour- AQUARIUS (January 21-Feb- have softened by then. deals are well-starred on age more determination. ruary 19): Aquarians are liable Wednesday. Your lucky number to believe they are capable of ARIES (March 21-April 20): this week is nine. LIBRA (September 24-Octo- even the most impossible chal- Losing sleep over a minor ber 23): Your plans for a winter health concern needs to be CANCER (June 22-July 23): A getaway are subject to alter- avoided by scheduling a visit to modest financial windfall may ation this week, but Librans the doctor. The astral atmo- seem like a drop in the ocean, but should not compromise too sphere on Monday should make it is a sign of things to come. An much. The stars suggest that a it easier for you to attend to employment offer made by Ar- partner would like to have the this and other matters that ies could be worth considering if last word when final arrange- have been conveniently set on you are ready to come out of your ments are made. With work, a the back burner. This week- shell. Those Cancerians who window of opportunity opens end, Arians see an opportu- know they are better equipped to when Pisces is let down by nity to make amends for a work solo should wait for a more someone else. If you’re ready misunderstanding that took suitable opportunity. In the mean- to move faster than lightning, place last month. Your lucky time, moonlighting appears to be the rewards will be more than number this week is six. a viable possibility. worthwhile. November 8 - 14, 2008 MOTORING TECHNOLOGY PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Brains, Planes & Automobiles he ancient city of Ayudhaya, Thailand’s former capital, is rightly Which would you rather commute in? T famous for its many magnificent temples; around 200 of them to be precise. It is also home to the Honda Automobile (Thailand) plant, the country’s second largest manu- facturer and exporter of passen- ger vehicles. Recently, Honda opened a second plant in Ayutthaya, invest- ing around 6.2 billion baht and employing an additional 2,000 workers. This plant doubles Honda’s annual capacity to 240,000 ve- hicles. The investment in the plant was driven by the growing HondaJet demand, even in these troubled economic times, for Honda ve- hicles in the Asian region. North Carolina. A number of accessories The new plant will build or Honda claims that the key are available as options on the assemble the Accord, the Civic, cost-of-ownership of the engine City, most of them essentially cos- the popular sports utility CR-V, will be its ability to operate in ser- metic. the compact Jazz and the unique- vice for an industry-best 5,000 At 564,000 baht for the en- to-Thailand Honda City. hours before its first major over- try-level model, this compact The City is loosely based on haul, with no need to open the Honda is unquestionably excellent an outgoing Civic model and is engine for interim hot-section in- value for money. designed with value-for-money in spections. For more information, go to mind. Back to earth and the al- www.honda.co.th Five-speed automatic trans- together more terrestrial, not to mission, column-mounted paddle say mundane Honda City. shift levers, active headrests, dual This is a no-nonsense airbags and an advanced audio family car with one or two un- system, including CD player all expected features. Seating four come as standard. or five, it is well appointed with Jeff Heselwood can be reached The entry-level City comes plenty of room inside. by email: [email protected] with a manual gearbox, but most people would probably opt for the The Honda City: a no-nonsense family car with unexpected features. comfort and ease of operation of power, lower emissions and im- The GE Honda HF120 en- the automatic. The throttle is a proved fuel economy. gine was formally launched in drive-by-wire electronic arrange- Other manufacturers, in- late 2006 when it was selected ment. cluding Mitsubishi, Toyota, to power the HondaJet ad- Power is supplied by Porsche and Nissan, have all sub- vanced light jet, as well as the Honda’s latest i-VTEC 1.5 liter sequently developed systems Spectrum Aeronautical business engine, packing a robust 120 bhp similar to the one pioneered by jet. at 6,600 rpm. Honda. Certification of the Honda introduced the It is a little-known fact that HF120 is expected early next VTEC engine in 1989, the first Honda builds more engines than year, with entry into service on power unit to provide variable any other company in the world. both aircraft in 2010. valve timing with lift electronic In addition to cars and mo- Initially, production of the control. torbikes, Honda also manufactur- Honda engine will be concen- This system uses two cam- ers lawnmowers, diggers, earth trated at GE’s Lynn facility in shaft profiles and electronically movers, generators and even air- Massachusetts, but recently selects between them. It was in- craft, which are currently being Honda Aero Inc. announced vented by Honda R&D engineer developing in conjunction with the plans to build an engine pro- Ikuo Kajitani and produces more GE Corporation of the US. duction facility in Burlington, 30 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS November 8 - 14, 2008 Hats off to newcomers Phuket sailors to represent Thailand CAPE PANWA: Fickle winds sult of some inspired tactical de- and shifting tides, resulting in a cisions, which favored the skip- in NZ Keelboat championships shortened course, saw the 10- per and 2-man crew. With Katsu boat fleet employing some inter- uncharacteristically absent for esting manoeuvres and tactics in the day, the Multihulls led the Race 13 of the IMAGE asia fleet. Charro tried valiantly to ACYC 2008 race series on Sun- steal a march and negotiated the day October 26. reefs around Hamburger Island Simple beats to upwind to bring up the rear of the Cats. marks and later beam reaches on A warm welcome to An- the final sausage, with some of drew, Donna and their son Finn the more desperate boats flying for sailing Awatea in her first spinnakers on the final leg of the ACYC race since re-acquiring shortened course, provided the her. Hats off too for their fancy main action for the day. It was mast and foredeck work as a fast an idyllic route, with the fleet and impressive spinnaker hoist catching glimpses of the kids sail- was achieved. ing in the Optimist Regatta held Dismay, however, from the at Ao Yon. cast and crew as there was, in Race Official Tony set the fact, no spinnaker attached. Kevin start/finish line to allow a sail- Gillow’s impressive physical feat past, enabling the big kids to study in ascending the mast to reclaim the little ones, perhaps to get the halyard did, though, go some Keelboats racing in the Raimon Land Platu Championship 2008. some pointers. After a brief de- way to redeeming the situation. lay, allowing latecomers to join PHUKET: Phuket’s Scott Dun- Design status from sailing’s gov- Speaking to the Gazette, the race, the fleet got away a few Race 13 results canson and his crew of Trent erning body, the International Duncanson said, “We’ve had an minutes after the scheduled Racing Pederson, Jerry Chase and Kevin Sailing Federation (ISAF). Euro- intensive seven months of racing 12pm start. Nerida Roger Diggelmann 1 Scott have been selected by the pean regattas are now attracting in the Platu, competing in seven Bravo and a bottle of Cap- Awatea Andrew de Bruin 2 Royal Akarana Yacht Club to rep- fleets nearing one hundred boats, regattas, which means over fifty tain Morgan to Tia from Ooh La Simone Roger Harris 3 resent Thailand in the 2008 New and with a new manufacturer races. La for getting out there, plus con- Cruising Zealand Keelboat champion- based in Indonesia, fleets are A lot of time and effort has gratulations to the skipper and Chetak Jim Kane 1 ships, to be held November 12 to expected to grow rapidly through- been put into rig tuning, sail de- crew of the Pink Boat for win- The Four Winds John Fenn 2 16. out the Asia Pacific region. sign and development, but ulti- ning the IMAGE asia Encourage- Ooh La La Tia 3 Duncanson gained selection Invitations to challenge for mately it has been the training and ment Award. And yet, despite a Multihulls after a convincing overall victory the title were issued only to New dedication of the crew that has race well sailed, the brownie The Frog Chris Jongerius 1 in the Raimon Land Platu Cham- Zealand recognized, class cham- secured us the opportunity to points earned for sailing the ex- SEA Property Peter Dyer 2 pionship 2008, which consisted of pions and selected international compete. tra sausage cost them first place X Cat Riot Bob Brindley 3 five regattas: The Platu Open, the Platu crews of recognized world “Unfortunately, due to the in Cruising. Coronation Cup, the Hua Hin Re- standard. lack of a suitable Marina in SEA Property had a close The full results for the day, the gatta, the Platu Nationals, and the With confirmed entries Phuket, the bulk of the Thai Platu encounter of the red kind with the progressive series results and Royal Varuna Cup, finishing 1st, from America’s Cup helmsman fleet is now based at Ocean Ma- Safe Water Mark off Baan Nit, the performance handicap can 1st, 1st, 2nd and 1st respectively. Dean Barker (Emirates, Team rina, Pattaya, and this has made adding a decidedly red hue to the be viewed at: For the first time, the New New Zealand), Andrew Wills, attending all the regattas a little otherwise blue and green theme www.acyc.asiaaustraliatech.com Zealand Keelboat championships Farr 1020 / Young 88 champion, difficult, not to mention costly,” of The Firefly. Race 14 of the IMAGE Asia will be contested in the Bruce Richard Pagani (the current title he added. Her penalty spin was com- ACYC 2008 race series will Farr designed Platu 25 Class, holder), and a yet-to-be-named “Indeed, it is only because pleted at her convenience some take place on November 2 and which has seen a resurgence in Kiwi yacht racing ‘legend’, the of the generous support of our way down the track. The Frog Race 15 on November 16. Call popularity over the last few years competition will no doubt be of sponsors Raimon Land and my took line honors overall as a re- Tony on 081-7470074 for info. after gaining International One the highest level. employer PCS, for allowing me the time off, that we are able to compete internationally. The team, sailing under the name The Lofts Southshore, has recruited New Zealand Olympic medalist and coach Bruce Kendall as strategist and tacti- cian. “We’ve been very success- ful racing in the warm and usu- ally peaceful waters of Thailand,” said Duncanson, who added that he expected the racing in New Zealand to be much tougher and certainly a lot colder. “Having some local knowl- edge and expertise on board will hopefully ensure that we’re a little more competitive in such a high-class fleet,” he observed. When asked about his chances of winning in New Zealand, Duncanson was realis- tic. “As our crew are mostly amateur sailors, we don’t expect to be at the same level as the professionals; but since the Platu class is still quite new to New Zealand, we do have experience and ‘time on the water’ on our side.” He concluded, “Of course we hope to do well, but, more importantly, we view our selec- tion as a very fortunate oppor- tunity to represent Thailand abroad, and to race against the world’s best sailors.” November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 31 32 PHUKET GAZETTE November 8 - 14, 2008 November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 33

Design Duplex Condominiums Delightful duplexes urrently under construc- tion in Bangtao is the latest addition to the Cpopular Oxygen Con- dominium concept. With half a dozen projects already up and running on the island, Oxygen condominiums and its sister brand Two Villas have established a tried and trusted formula cen- tered around the concept of two- story, open plan, condominium- style duplex homes. Oxygen Condominiums come with a private pool and walled garden and are fully fur- nished in a contemporary Asian theme with international fittings and high-end quality appliances. Situated in a prime residential area, and never far from the beach but with all amenities on hand, the objective is to create a commu- nity atmosphere for couples and families. The spacious ground-floor combination living area has been designed to be adaptable for in- dividual privacy or family social- izing. Covering an area of over 200 square meters, the lower level comprises a roomy open-plan liv- ing and dining area, which looks out over the pool and high-walled garden. High ceilings allow for ample natural light to stream in through large floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which open onto a sheltered wooden pool deck with The upper level covers Although the bathrooms are at Furnishings can be selected to suit a rainwater shower. There is also around 300 square meters in to- the rear of each bedroom, glass buyers’ tastes from a range of a kitchen with an extended gran- tal. A narrow staircase runs up is used for the front-facing walls quality furniture. ite counter-top and breakfast bar, toward the back of the home so that natural light fills the bath- The Oxygen Bangtao devel- a washroom and a laundry room. leading to two equally voluminous room and offers a view through opment comprises 26 units, ten of An additional living room could be bedrooms on each side. Each of the bedroom out to the balcony which have already been sold off closed off and adapted or used as the bedrooms has a balcony and and beyond. plan. Construction will be spread a home theater, office or guest both bedrooms are fitted with Oxygen duplex homes are over two phases, with the sec- bedroom. built-in hardwood-framed ward- a harmonious combination of ar- ond phase due to be completed Broad balconies of the two robes. They also feature sunken chitectural precision and creative by the end of 2009. Prices of the upper-floor bedrooms both over- bathtubs en suite, creating some- interior design that the develop- the condominiums will range from look the pool and garden. thing of a home spa environment. ers refer to as “minimalist Asian”. 10.6 million to 16.8 million baht. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE November 8 - 14, 2008 November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 35

Home of the Week Rawai A tropical country garden he unique selling point of this modern, large three- bedroom house, located Tnear the beach in Rawai, is undoubtedly the expansive tropical garden, complete with swimming pool and its very own Sala (a Thai gazebo). The property is also sur- rounded by rubber trees, which help to isolate the home and add a sense of privacy. The house itself is also ex- tensively appointed, with three en-suite bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a laundry room and an area on the second floor that could function equally well as a study or a home office. Inside this Thai-style pool villa is a cozy open-plan living area comprising a lounge, dining room, and modern Western kit- chen, and featuring ceramic tiled flooring and painted walls. surrounded by dense foliage, cre- and the asking price for the prop- Outside, the generously pro- ating a restful ambiance. erty, freehold, is 12.5 million baht. portioned tropical garden is el- Rawai, situated at the south- egantly designed, incorporating a ernmost tip of Phuket, is re- lawn surrounded by small trees nowned for its fresh seafood and For more information about this and shrubs, with the 8x4-meter tranquility. There are numerous home, contact Patrick Lusted at pool and Sala as its centerpiece. beaches and restaurants within Siam Real Estate. Quote refer- It offers an idyllic setting for close proximity, ensuring that you ence number HSIL2263. Phone: those who enjoy hosting garden will never be short of something 076-288908. E-mail: Patrick@ parties, barbecues or simply re- to do or something to eat. siamrealestate.com Website: laxing in the sun. The property is The land has a Chanote title www.siamrealestate.com 36 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY November 8 - 14, 2008

the strength of the curry’s pun- Clingers are vines which ishment, but all remain adamant grab hold of rough surfaces by that they can handle it, even means of rootlets or sticky disk Vines & Vindaloo though what has been created is things. I’m sure ‘sticky disk hotter than the next step up from things’ aren’t the official term but By Bloomin’ Bert a vindaloo; a pahl. This is an evil you know what I mean. Examples concoction, designed, I would of these are the ivy you see in ’m rather partial to a good suspect, only to satisfy the cer- more temperate climates, the curry. It’s in my blood. After tainly justified lust for revenge climbing fig, and the philoden- I all, I am a Yorkshireman, and from Indian restaurant staff. drons. the centre of the curry universe The term vindaloo, I am led These types of vines are in the UK (many would argue the to believe, actually derives from often used to cover solid upright world), is only a few miles from the fact that for centuries, the surfaces such as trees, fences or my former home in sunny En- meat for these curries was mari- walls. You shouldn’t grow them gland – the glorious city of nated in vinegar, which comes on wood-covered walls because Bradford. There are few things I from wine, which is of course they prevent the wood surface miss from that corner of the made from the fruit of vines. At from drying, which increases the planet, but curry is definitely one last, we get to something which chance of decay. Clinging vines of them. is vaguely connected to some- may also loosen mortar between Bradford rarely gets a men- thing green and growing. bricks in masonry walls and can tion in gastronomic circles, even Vines are technically “plants sometimes be hard to remove. though it’s probably solely re- that grow horizontally over the Twining vines get around by sponsible for one of the greatest ground or climb by twining or at- encircling anything they can. culinary inventions in the history taching appendages to a support.” They are often used on poles, of mankind; a creation rarely ut- There are many different types vertical wires, or lattice struc- tered in the hushed, hallowed bowl of curry, and munching on Anyway, getting back to here in Phuket; woody and her- tures. Most of these vines will halls of whatever clubs those ex- the combination... Heavenly. curries. What’s on offer? The baceous, and evergreen and de- spiral in only one direction that is ecutive chef types probably be- By the way, for any Ameri- options generally available start ciduous. Around these parts, characteristic to the species. If long to. Bradford invented curry cans who may be a little confused off with the korma, which to be people mostly grow them for their you attempt to train one to spiral and chips. at this stage, the chips to which I honest, is a bit of a girls-blouse flowers, as many vines have in the opposite direction, it prob- There are those who will refer are what you bizarrely call curry. It can be quite tasty, but longer and more frequent bloom- ably won’t co-operate, and you maintain that the only appropri- French fries, or even freedom there isn’t a great deal of bite to ing cycles than many other plant might even damage it. Checking ate accompaniments to a curry fries more recently, I’m led to it. The kids and girlies will love forms. out the spirals that are already would be rice or chapattis, but believe. If you could please re- it, as it’s fairly innocuous. There are vines in bloom there is probably the best way to these people are missing out on fer to your so-called ‘chips’ as Then there’s the inevitable every month of the year. Most avoid upsetting it. Twining vines an incredibly pleasurable dining ‘crisps’, as they are obviously chicken tikka massala, which for of these vines are evergreen, include mandevilla, silver morn- experience. They have never more correctly known, this would some reason seems to have making them do their job year- ing glory, confederate jasmine experienced the culinary delight avoid any confusion in this re- taken over from roast beef and round. Many vines which grow allamanda, and the inevitable bou- of dunking a big fat chip into a gard. Thank you. Yorkshire pudding as Britain’s in this part of the world have un- gainvillea. national dish. Again, it’s a curry for usual and striking foliage and Winders climb by means of wimps – flavorsome and pleas- flowers; it doesn’t seem to mat- tendrils, which come in many ant enough, but not really one for ter whether they are growing wild forms and sizes. It’s the tendrils the lads. or if someone has deliberately put that wind themselves around Then we get on to the more them there – they’re every- some kind of support, rather than serious stuff, moving up to the where, in one form or another. the stems themselves. You can Madras stage. This is where Vines can be used in a va- use these to cover lattice, wire things get interesting, as these riety of ways in your garden. mesh, or other supports when you curries start to bite back. They Posts and poles, and even ugly want them to spread horizontally. aren’t phet in the same way as trees you can’t bear to get rid of Examples of tendril vines include Thai food; they somehow hurt can be transformed using vines the glory lily (the spectacular more. This is especially true when to alter their form, texture and gloriosa superba), many mem- you move on to the more serious color. Species of vines exist that bers of the pea family, and the vindaloo, which, if the chef puts cling or climb on wood, stone, passion flower. his mind to it, can cause serious brick, or even sheet metal, so you If you watch many of these pain. can choose vines to give charac- at work, you’ll see tendrils almost Unfortunately, many of my ter to boring walls or fences. visibly moving – give them a push compatriots only think about in- Closely clinging vines can also be in the right direction and their ten- dulging in a curry when they leave used to accentuate architectural drils will be well and truly locked the pub after a few pints, and lines of buildings, or larger, around whatever they can find in think it will be a good idea to hurl branching vines can soften lines just a few hours. a bit of abuse at the waiter, and you’d rather not see. Vines and vindaloo? Yes, I ask for “the hottest thing on the They’re not particularly in- know – tenuous doesn’t even menu”. A hint, gentlemen. Don’t dependent, so vines often need begin to describe it. So whinge upset the waiting staff. The word some type of support if you grow to the Gazette editor. gets back to the bloke cooking them upright. To choose the proper Alternatively, do yourself a the stuff, and he will inevitably support for a particular species of favor. The next time you’re in the make you hurt, the degree of pain vine, it’s important to understand mood for a curry, say no to the wholly dependent on the scale of how the vine is going to climb. rice or chapattis. Order a plate the insult. They can be separated into three of chips instead. You’ll be glad Once consumed, even basic types of climbers: clingers, you did. Oh, and be careful not strapping chaps are crying from twiners, and winders. to upset the chef. November 8 - 14, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

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Construction Chalong Plans for a prestigious port of call

ith a completion date scheduled for mid 2010, construc- Wtion of Palai Resi- dential Decks is currently under- way. When complete, the moated residential community will cover 9,600 square-meters (6 rai) of ocean-front land bordering Chalong Bay Pier and Marina. This low-rise development of three storeys, comprising six buildings and housing 42 one- and two-bedroom apartments is di- rected at international buyers of luxury property. It has already at- tracted interest from an overseas yachting-oriented clientele with eight units already pre sold. The project is owned by Bangkok-based developer Trio Gold Estate Co., Ltd and is un- der the management and sole agency of Arawan Property Company Ltd. The company’s managing Artist impressions of how Palai director Mr Arawat Mosrijai, Residential Decks will look when emphasized the community as- completed. The development will pect of the new development. comprise one- and two-bedroom “Of the six rai occupied by units and will cover six rai. the project, only 35% will be taken up by buildings and infra- structure, with the remaining 65% access to the pools from their being designated as green areas,” wooden sun decks. Top floor he told the Gazette. apartments will have roof-top ter- Mr Arawat highlighted the races and will also have private communal environment and facili- pools. ties that residents of the Palai Mr Arawat also pointed out Residential Decks will enjoy, that the apartments have been such as the landscaped lawns, designed to ensure that the new lotus pools, fitness sala and ex- home owners will enjoy space, pansive freshwater swimming tranquility and privacy comple- pools. mented by sea views. The development will com- Prices for the units will start prise four separate apartment at 9.5 million baht for the 105- blocks, each three storeys high square-meter one-bedroom and sporting a swimming pool apartments and 14 million baht for running along the length of the the 155-sqm 2-bedroom units. A front of the complex, giving showroom is due to be opened on- ground floor unit owners direct site in mid 2009. November 8 - 14, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Property Gazette

Properties FURNISHED VILLA NEW KATHU WOODLANDS For Sale POOL VILLA HOUSE

RAWAI BEACH POOL VILLA

For sale/rent in Sai Yuan. Big land plot (2,676sqm) near Loch Palm for sale. 3 Largest lot: 1,320sqm. Pri- Large parking space (5x8m). bedrooms, 3 baths, fully vate corner villa, 5 bed- Wood-deck pool, very high furnished. Great hill & golf- rooms, 2-storey with open standard, 4 bedrooms, green views. Land area: loft. 52-sqm pool. Large sala beautiful tropical garden, liv- 200 sqm. Indoor area: 140 & guest house. 10-minute Sale, lease. 1, 2, 3 or 4 bed- ing room, equipped kitchen, sqm. Pool: 7x3m. Price: 6.9 walk to BIS. Rent-to-own op- rooms, furnished, ADSL, dining, laundry, 6 aircons, million baht. Phone: 089- tion. 28.5 million baht ono. 1.9 million baht ono. Tel: Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, ADSL, satel- 7241140. Email: nong. Tel: +66-89-652-7818, 086-9408914. Email: lite, True TV, 5 mins to Nai [email protected] +852-9686-8475. [email protected] Harn, Rawai and Chalong Pier. Just bring your bag. Price: 29 million baht. Tel: GARDEN VILLA NEW CONDOS KARON SEA VIEW 081-618 2101. Visit our AT BAAN SAKOO IN PATONG website at www.hong chaofa.com

BANGTAO HOUSE for sale. 3 bedrooms, 5mx9m pool, auto gate, fully furnished, ADSL, sat TV, 5 aircons, 2 Located between Centara levels. Tel: 087-268 8752 or Karon Resort and Secret 084-851 6121. Or send email Cliff Resort. 10.5 rai with to [email protected], or Chanote. Very good loca- visit our website at www. tion for business (hotel & phuket home.ws LUXURY RAWAI HOUSE resort). Asking price: 250 Best location, deluxe con- DEVELOPMENT LAND million baht. No agents. BRAND-NEW HOUSE dos, fully furnished, ready to Tel: 087-2709093. Email For sale in Baan Suan Loch move in. Top Western qual- on 1 rai with 3 big bunga- ity. 2 rooms: living room [email protected] Palm. 2 stories, 3 bedrooms, lows and 1 big house. 7 4 bathrooms. Price: 10.5 mil- with pantry kitchen, bed- bedrooms & bathrooms, room, big bath. 67-sqm, TOP SEAVIEW LOT lion baht. Urgent sale! Tel: swimming pool, fully fur- 087-2799500. pool, garden, car park, 24- 2 rai, Yamu hills. Chanote, nished, 2km to Nai Yang hour security, TV. Internet, Beach and 5 minutes to gated, good road, 11.5 million BOAT LAGOON safety box. 3.6 million baht 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bath- baht. Tel: 080-5358767, Tel Phuket International Air- Twin house for sale or rent, 2 (70,000 euro). Lotus Resi- rooms at Rawai Beach. (US): 0011-760-7808584. port. Only 9 million baht. and 3 bedrooms, fully fur- dence. Please contact Pe- High-end building materials Email: [email protected] Tel: 087-2709093, 087- ter for more info. Tel: 081- and furniture. Asking price: nished. Tel: 081-344 4473, 6899679. Email: png. 081-862 2962. 8928526. Email: info@ 220,000 euro. Email: png. ON THE BEACH [email protected] phuket-besthomes. com [email protected] 2-bedroom apartment in north LAND VILLA CONDO Website: www.phuket- Patong. Foreign freehold, top besthomes.com Oceanfront estate, 160 mil- 68 RAI OF KRABI LAND BEAUTIFUL floor, swimming pools. 9.7 lion baht. Patong seaview plot, Super-prime hilltop, 280 de- million baht. Tel: 086-276- NAI YANG LAND pool, villa, 16 million baht. La- gree bay view above Shera- 2 BEDROOM Ao Po, Phuket, Thailand. 5117. Email for photos. Email: guna, 1 rai, lake view, 15 mil- ton. Chanote and Norsor 3. 23.5 rai seafront/view. [email protected] FREEHOLD CONDO lion baht. 19 rai, Phuket cen- B6.5m per rai. Email: thunder This is a luxury, low-rise two- Ideal for development or tral, 25 million baht. Condo [email protected] subdivision. Neighbors in- KOH YAO YAI bedroom condominium unit at Patong central 4.7 million Royal Phuket Marina, clude The Estate luxury de- 3.8 rai, 1 million baht. Cha- baht. 40+ rai beachfront, LUXURY HOUSE Phuket’s largest marina de- velopment, the new Ao Po note, electricity, near pier. 1,800 million baht. Tel: 087- for sale or rent. Mission velopment on the island’s east Marina and Jumeirah Pri- Thai owner needs money. Call 2849541. For further details, Heights community, 5 mins coast. Owners within each of vate Island. Quick sale. Call for more details. Tel: 081-892 please see our website at from Mission Hills Golf Club. the three-building cluster of 081-9704765. Visit www. 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 min- 8208. www.phuket-no1.com 4 bedrooms, en-suite bath- condominiums will enjoy the phuketluxuryland.com utes to Phuket airport. Ask- rooms with bath and shower, shared 20m long swimming ing price: 120 million baht. LAND IN PATTAYA FOREIGN FREEHOLD large Western kitchen, 90- pool. Lift access to the upper Chanote. Must see. No 52sq wah in a nice village. condo in Rawai, 250 meters sqm pool, garden, service in- CONDO: 63SQM, agents. Contact by email: floors, private underground PATONG Company and Chanote. Price: from the pier. 1,300,000 baht. cluded. Fully furnished. Con- parking and 24-hour hour se- [email protected] 100% renovated, freehold. 2 1 million baht. Tel: 085-159- Tel: 086-9408914. Email: tact So. Tel: 081-862 2962, curity is also provided. Foreign 0597. [email protected] 081-344 4473. freehold ownership is avail- rooms, terrace & nice view, BARGAIN. KATA BEACH able for this apartment. The pool, security. Beach: 200m, 3-level house, only 1 min to furnished, TV, Hi-Fi, 2 aircons. HILL LAND marina includes bars, restau- beach. Owner moving. 3.3 SOUTH OF AIRPORT rants, shops, a professional 4.9 million baht. Telephone: million baht. Tel: 084-840- 086-9760809. 18 Rai of Nor Sor Sam Gor spa, gymnasium, and tennis 5834. land for sale by owner. Six km courts. Tel: 076-360943, LAND IN KATHU FREEHOLD CONDO south of airport. Prepared for 084-8519795. Email: phuket 444-sqm plot near waterfall. development with roads and [email protected] RAWAI 2.5 million baht. Tel: 089- Seaview, granite kitchen, drainage. Partial sea view to- 7241140. wards NaiYang. 36 million RAWAI, 2-STOREY aircon, etc. Tel: 083-594- baht. Tel: 081-8936630. Fax: HOUSE 5644. Email: availrawai@ INEXPENSIVE LAND 076-241408. Email: baan 160sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- yahoo.com.au 0.5- to 1-rai lots near Mission [email protected] rooms, 400m from beach. Hills. 10 mins to airport. 1.15 Price: 1.8 million. Tel: 086- to 1.95 million baht. Tel: 086- 2-STOREY HOUSE 9408914. Email: rawai1@ 2 RAI (3,200 SQM) 9421930. 5.5 million baht. 4 bed- Sea view land plots available yahoo.com rooms, 2 bathrooms, 72sq at the prestigious Yamu Hills wah with some furniture at near Cape Yamu. Full infra- NICE PLOT PATONG TOWER Villa Samkong. Call Khun structure from only 5 million near Layan Hills Estate and 1 bedroom, 62sqm, freehold Nan. Tel: 081-6779837. baht per rai. Financing avail- pool villas project. Chanote in foreigner's name, hill view, Email: knahniez@hotmail. able. Tel: 086-6865998 or title and road access on 4 high floor, fully renovated. com or okika_j@hotmail. 081-7871108. Email: info@ sides of the plot. 4.5 million Tel: 081-7878231. Email: com tropical-homes.net baht. Tel: 081-5399269. 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AO POR LAND HOUSE WITH TRANG LAND NEW BUILDING PARICHART THE WHITE HOUSE FOR SALE AMAZING SEA VIEW FOR SALE VILLAGE, CHALONG VILLA

150 rai. Nor Sor 3 Gor, sea 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 view. Priced from 2.5 million bathrooms, 2 aircons, baht per rai. No agents. some furniture, 50sq wah, Please contact by email: garden. For sale at 4 million [email protected] baht or for long-term rent. for sale. 3 rai in Baan Po, Must see. Contact Nina. Muang, Trang. Very good Tel: 087-6899679. Email: for sale (27.5 million baht) KAMALA TOWNHOUSE in Rawai. Super-modern, location for business, suit- [email protected] or for rent. The White furnished, 3-storey house, able for house projects. Elec- House Villa is one of the fin- 2 bedrooms and 2½ bath- tricity access, road. Sale by est tropical pool villas in owner. With Chanote. Patong. Best location for rooms. All rooms are air- in busy area, Soi Sai Nam LAND AT PA KHLOK conditioned. Alarm system, Price: 7 million baht ono. nightlife and touring Phuket. Yen, Patong Beach. water-filter system, large No agents please. Tel: 075- Located high on the hill private pool and safe car- 210646, 087-2709093. * 4-storey above the Amari Coral parking space. 320sqm Email: [email protected] * 8 apartments on floors 2, Beach Resort at the south block of land with Chanote 3 and 4 end of Patong. No agents! title. The price is only 11.5 Chanote title Email: png.phuket@gmail. PHUKET COUNTRY * com million baht. Email: png. * Electricity, water [email protected] CLUB * 2 minutes to the beach 49 rai, nice flat land. Cha- note, 2.5km from Heroines’ NEAR CHALONG Asking price: CIRCLE LAND AT NATAI 52 million baht. Monument. 1.7 million baht near Khao Pilai Beach. 20 rai per rai. Tel: 083-1802143. New 2-3 bed villa on small, near Phuket FantaSea, 2 w/ Chanote title, only 1.7 mil- Tel: 087-2709093, quiet estate. Priced to sell. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 081-8687676. Tel: 089-6521951. Email: lion baht per rai. 300m from 3 BED HOUSE car park. 3.2 million baht. the beach. Road, electricity [email protected] Detached 3 bed, 2 bath with Email: png.phuket@gmail. access. Urgent sale. No HOUSE IN CHALONG phone line and own water. 24 com agents. Tel: 081-539 9269. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1/2 RAI LAND hour security. Approx 70 sq/ NEAR LAGUNA maid’s room, big kitchen, air wah. Kathu. 3.3 million baht PATONG LAND PERFECT LAND con, swimmimg pool. Can Land plot 1/2 rai (800 sqm) in ono. Interest free installments Baan Don near Laguna. Prime land, 5.5 rai, central lo- Nearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Very park 2 cars. Price: 8.5 million considered. Tel: +66-85-789 Chanote title, filled and ready cation in Patong. Mail or call af- good location for business. 18 baht. Tel: 083-1036578. 5092. Email: davestacey16 to build a villa on. For sale at 2 ter 11am. Tel: 081-4095175. million baht. No agents. Tel: @hotmail.com million baht. Tel: 086-943- Email: [email protected] 086-9442065, 087-6899679. NEW POOL VILLA Email: tasuwan@hotmail. Duplex renovation project 4824. Email: orchids_hkt th near Kata. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- com directly on 15 fairway for 7 RAI @yahoo.com BEAUTIFUL VILLA sale. Reduced price. See rooms, fully furnished. www. 180 meters of waterfront. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in landandhouseforsale.phuket RENOVATED www.fairway15.com Tel: Opposite Yacht Haven marina. NICE 5 BED HOUSE small secure development. 081-8941994. .net 6.8 million baht. Tel: 086- Cleared land. Great sea views. Perfect house for a family, Sala, overflow swimming DELUXE TOWNHOUSE 2809416. A beautiful 2-bedroom home Email: jgkg24@ hotmail.com ready to move in. Five bed- pool, secluded garden, large rooms and bathrooms, close car port, quality kitchen, fully of more than120sqm located MINI GOLF FOR SALE in Chalong. The home has been Mini golf course with all the PATONG TOWER KATA BEACH HOUSE to Central Festival and Rawai furnished. 10 million baht. Tel: CONDO 3 levels, only 3.3 million baht. Beach. Tel: 081-8915296. 085-7840569. renovated over the last year possible equipment. Ready to and has granite and wooden run business. For RENT OR Freehold, 5 million baht, fur- 1 min to beach. Owner mov- Email: hkthomesale18@ floors, full granite bathrooms, SALE. On 1 rai in Khao Lak. nished, 1 bedroom, lease / op- ing. Bargain. Tel: 084-840- yahoo.com Visit our website NICE LAND, RAWAI and 2 full western kitchens Tel: 081-8912273. Fax: 076- tion to buy.Tel: 084-6301770. 5834. at www.jikkycar.com Half a rai in peaceful residntial with oven and breakfast bar. 340182. Email: rkfashon@ area, hill view, concrete road. The home is fully furnished (if phuket.ksc.co.th 3.8 million baht, negotiable. desired) with quality furniture, Tel: 087-2790001. including huge sofa, large TVs CONDO @ THE and teak furniture. Within the PALMS, KAMALA INVESTORS complex is a swimming pool Brand-new luxury 2-bedroom, WANTED: PHUKET and mini mart. And, as the 2-bathroom apartment, 20 home is located on a dead-end metres from Kamala Beach. Exclusive 7-Villa Project road, it is whisper quiet every Highest quality furnishings, with Marina-Park on Phuket night. A great place to live. Pri- plasma TV. Every facility. A is looking for investors with vate sale at 3,350,000 baht. beautiful residence or invest- minimum capital entry of Tel: 087-8881921. Email: ment with very high rental re- 500,000 Euro in shares.The [email protected] turns. Please contact for villas will each be sold for more details. Tel: 084-630- 15 million Euro up. The SEAVIEW NORTH 2416. Email: jonhassall@ project Phase A is already OF AIRPORT aol.com set up with 3 years plan- 4 lots of Nor Sor Sam Gor ning time and will be devel- land for sale by owner. 4.5 rai RPM MARINA CONDO oped in 2009. Tel: 082-283 in total, 3 neighboring lots: 3- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4118. Fax: 076-620007. 1-17 Rai, and 1 separate: 1-0- 150sqm + 50-sqm terrace. Email: [email protected] 83 Rai. 5.5 million baht per rai. Freehold, corner view, pool, fit- For more details, please see Tel: 081-8936630. Fax: 076- ness, tennis. B27m. Tel: 081- the website below: http:// 241408. Email: baansorada 4772189. Email: thunderor www.grandsley.com @hotmail.com [email protected]

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RAWAIYA SUITES PANORAMIC MAI KHAO LAND CONDOMINIUMS SEA VIEW

for sale. 11 rai, Nor Sor 3, Rawai Beach, 1 and 2 bed- 500 meters to the beach. rooms, ensuite bathroom, Karon land for sale. 15 rai. Contact Tor. Tel: 084- fully furnished, 65 to 130 Chanote title. Hillside, pan- 5071834. Email: mrpantor sqm, total 27 units. Ready oramic sea view, quiet @hotmail.com to move into in December, area. Very good location for rent out in high season. Full business. 15 million baht per facilities, freehold available. rai. No agents. Please con- PERFECT LAND Prices: 3.7 to 3.9 million tact by email: allservices29 FOR SALE baht. Sales:+66 (0)76 @gmail.com on the main road to Cherng 245964 or email to: sales@ Talay and Surin. 43 rai, tharadonestate.com. Tel: CORNER BUILDING 1ngan, 85sq wah. For sale 076-245964, 085-784- OFF BYPASS by owner. 5.5 million baht COCONUT BIG COLONIAL HOUSE POOL VILLA, 2004. Fax: 076-245962. 2 units, 24 + 33 sq wah, 4 per rai. Tel: 081-9562406. ISLAND LAND NAI HARN For further details, please stories. Located opposite Email: phatsarar@gmail. see our website at www. Kejmukda restaurant, 300m com tharadonestate.com from the Bypass road. 7- Eleven is on the ground floor. VILLA IN NAI HARN VILLA + 2 HOUSES Price for the building is 15 mil- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, IN PATONG lion baht. Tel: 081-893 6630. Western kitchen, aircon. 3.9 Villa + 2 houses with 8 small Fax: 076-241408. Email: million baht. Tel: 076-288- Anuphas Golf View, built apartments. The owner is us- [email protected] 047, 081-894 1660. Email: for sale. 4.5 rai. Chanote, 2005, 600 sqm, living space, ing the villa + pool and 2 [email protected] hillside panoramic sea view, 2 floors with 3 bedrooms, 4 apartments. Six apartments 11 RAI - close to beach. 14 million bathrooms, dream kitchen, are for rent. 700 sqm freehold WAT CHALONG HOUSE PATONG baht. Please call K. Bouddha large foyer, large dining and land. For sale by owner direct Flat land with road and water for sale and rent. 2 stories, 2 for more information. Tel: sitting area, separate enter- at 40 million baht. No agents. frontage. Next to Land & bedrooms, living room, 089-2900484. tainment room and snooker Tel: 089-290 9567. Email: House Park and Wat Chalong. kitchen, well furnished, air room, maid's room, on a [email protected] Chanote: 11-3-60 rai. 4.5 mil- conditioning. Tel: 081-797- 1,700sqm tropical garden. Best location in Nai Harn. For further details, please see lion baht per rai. Tel: 081-893 7199. Email: oscarfashion12 FREEHOLD: GOLF- 40 million baht. Tel: 089-587 Excellent investment. our website at www.bromma 6630. Fax: 076-241408. @hotmail.com VIEW CONDO 8173. Rental income of 75,000 thaihouse.com Email: baansorada@hotmail. baht per month for 8 com NICE 5 BED HOUSE AGRICULTURAL LAND months in low season. For LAND, BAAN Perfect house for a family, high season, US$550 per MANEEKRAM SPACIOUS HOME ready to move in. Five bed- for sale. 120 rai agricultural land for sale, 20km from Khao night is possible. Cedar for sale. 161sq wah. Baan IN LOCH PLAM rooms and bathrooms, close Lak. 3.84 million baht. Call for roof, 2 bedrooms. Jacuzzi, Maneekram. Nice corner Secure estate, 4 bedrooms, 3 to Central Festival and Rawai further information. Tel: 087- waterfall, zeroscape. Only block toward rear of estate. bathrooms, 6 aircons, 1 year Beach. Tel: 081-8915296. 020 0191. 12.5 million baht. Tel: 085- 22,000 baht/sq wah. Please old, 327sqm on 560sqm. Email: hkthomesale18@ bed+bath+living+dining 1111155. Email: alexander call for more details. Tel: 085- Asking 20.9 million baht ono. yahoo.com Visit our website [email protected] 0691327, 084-6267730. Owner.Tel: 083-967 5777. at www.jikkycar.com +pantry+terrace=2.5 SEA, HILL & MB. Tel: 076-202771, GARDEN VIEWS 089-4880955. Fax: 076- 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 7 RAI 202717. Email: anama_ltd 160sqm, beautifully appointed 180 meters of waterfront. @yahoo.com designer apartment in peace- Opposite Yacht Haven marina. ful Kata Noi. 150 metres to Cleared land. Great sea views. Email: [email protected] LAND NEAR LAGUNA the beach. Well-established, Soi Pasak, 2 rai with Chanote. meticulously maintained and secluded development with NICE 5-BEDROOM 6.5 million baht per rai. Call HOUSE, RAWAI Khun Noi. Tel: 087-281 8006, 24-hour security. Handicap ac- Perfect house for a family, 081-737 3711. cessible. Many extras in- cluded. 14.7 million baht. Of- ready to move in. Five bed- fers invited. Tel: 087-265- rooms and bathrooms, close NAI HARN LAND 8801. Email: ruckzuck98@ to Central Festival and Rawai for sale. High-end walled plot hotmail.com For further de- Beach. Tel: 081-8915296. 720 or 360 sqm. Chanote, tails, please see our websites Email: hkthomesale18@ cable TV, mains, tel line, good at www. katanoicondo.com or yahoo.com Visit our website views. Price: 4.4 million baht www.photoshow.com/ at www.jikkycar.com or 2.25 million baht. Tel: 076- watch/aT6bx5cx 613227, 085-782 7551. KRABI AREA NEW TOWNHOUSE SEAVIEW LAND FULLY-FURNISHED 19 rai of hillside land overlook- HOUSE at Tharnthong villa 7. 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, aircon, ing mountains and Phang-nga 5 mins to Cape Panwa, kitchen. Email: datchanee09 Bay. 1.2 million baht per rai. Phuket City. 3 bedrooms, 2 @hotmail.com Tel: 086-9410410. Email: bathrooms. 2.5 million baht. [email protected] For further Tel: 084-852 8096. LAND IN RAWAI details, please see our web- site at http://krabi.land.here. and Nai Harn. Many small and PLANTATION SALE fastmail.fm/ 26 rai, Bangpae waterfall, big plots. Special: 1,773sqm best for residential. 2.2 million w/ sea view, 5.9 million baht. Tel: 085-795 5383. LAND, ANY SIZE baht per rai, whole plot or di- 19 + rai. Chanote, 24 million vide. Nick. Email: stoptong baht, sea view, beachfront @yahoo.com NEW 3 BED land available. Tel: 087-284- POOL VILLA 9541. LAND FOR SALE Land: 700sqm; house: 1 Rai, Ao Yon Khao Khad 200sqm. Agents welcome. HOUSE IN BANGTAO Road, Chalong Bay sea view. 6.5 million baht obo. Tel: 2, 3, 4 bedrooms from 3.6 6 million baht. Tel: 087-273- +66-86-6831964. Email: million baht to 13 million baht. 6590. Email: peter.duethorn [email protected] Tel: 087-2688752. Website: @web.de www.phukethome.ws 42 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS November 8 - 14, 2008 Property Gazette

Properties RAWAI POOL NEW HOUSE, For Rent GUESTHOUSE PA KHLOK

RAWAI BEACHFRONT

Private aircon room, fridge. for rent. In Pa Khlok, just 1 Cable TV, Wi Fi. 10,000 km from Heroines' Monu- baht per month. Contact for ment. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- more info. Tel: 086-940- rooms, fully furnished, 8914. Email: rawai1@ small garden. 16,000 baht yahoo.com per month. Tel: 086-690- 0626. Email: suksavat@ hotmail.com HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE NICE AND COZY HOUSE FOR RENT

NEW HOUSE THE WHITE HOUSE NEW HOUSE IN (BANDON) VILLA NAI HARN-RAWAI house for rent. 3 bedrooms, aircon. True TV. ADSL, fur- Phanason Kathu, furnished. nished. Contact Gina. Tel: Single house, 2 bedrooms. 089-6499939. Ready to move in. Tel: 089- Furnished and excellent lo- 6628733. cation, 5 mins from Rawai THAI VILLA AND POOL and Nai Harn beaches. in Nai Harn, 1km to beach, KAMALA HOUSE 162sqm. 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms. 1 guest very quiet location, stunning for rent, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- toilet. 3 aircons. Large living- view, 2 bedrooms, en-suite rooms, large living room, dining room. Telephone line Jacuzzi, open-plan lounge, kitchen, private gated estate. with ADSL. Free water sup- diner, European kitchen, pri- True TV, plasma TV, ADSL. ply and garbage collection vate garden with parking. Tel: 081-811 1067. Rent long term for 45,000 service. Please contact K. Nui. Tel: 087-3830936. baht per month. Tel: 081- BEAUTIFUL VILLA for sale/rent near Laguna. 2705126. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, for rent or sale (27.5 million small secure development. KAMALA FOR RENT just bring your bag. Price baht). The White House POOL VILLA Sala, overflow swimming pool negotiable, 1-year contract. Villa is one of the finest 4-bedroom detached house for rent. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 in secluded garden, large car Tel: 089-8742960. Email: tropical pool villas in in select quiet compound. bathrooms, ADSL, sat TV. port, quality kitchen, beauti- [email protected] Patong. Best location for 20-meter pool, sat TV. Wifi, Tel: 087-268 8752. Visit our fully furnished. 60,000 baht/ For further details, please nightlife and touring Phuket. 24-hr security. Tel: 081- website at www.phuket month. Tel: 085-784 0569. see: www.phuket-on-tour. Located high on the hill 9560527. home.ws blogspot.com above the Amari Coral for rent. 3-story villa, sea HOUSES FROM Beach Resort at the south view, hill view, garden, pool, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE WELLTA TOWNHOUSE, TAINA LITTLE HOUSE end of Patong. No agents. 4 bedrooms with 2 en-suite Bypass Rd, behind Soi Soho Rent or buy a house on my ROAD, KATA Email: png.phuket@gmail. bathrooms, 6 bathrooms, Roast Duck. Fully furnished, island? Maybe I can help for rent. Taina Road, Kata com ADSL. Jacuzzi. Big living cable TV, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, you. My name is Wellta. Tel: Center. 2 units, long-term rent room, kitchen/dining, laun- living room, fully furnished, 081-9680309. Email: info@ for five years up. Ideal for bar dry room. 5 aircons. 8m x houseinphuket.com Please or restaurant. Contact Khun KAMALA warm water, 2 aircons, ADSL, BEACHFRONT VILLAS 3.5m private pool. 2 parking parking and garden. 14,000 see my website at: www. Charoon. Tel: 086-9538692. spaces. Tel: 081-6779837, Fully furnished to a high stan- baht per month. 1.5km to houseinphuket.com/ 089-6464786. Email: dard. Western kitchen. 3 bed- Tesco Lotus. Tel: 084-848- [email protected] NEW HOUSE rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge 7474. Email: kasina_navama in a quiet area for rent. 10- LUXURY VILLA POOL for rent/sale. Fully furnished. and dining areas. Large bal- [email protected] www.phu near Laguna. Has everything, minute walk to Kata Beach, Villa 3, Soi 8/1, 70/76. Good cony overlooking swimming NEW HOUSE ket-land-paradise.blogspot. short or long term, reason- price, private area, 65sq wah. 1 bedroom, kitchenette, pool and landscaped garden. for rent at Topland Phuket com able. Tel: 089-594 4067. Tel: 081-537 6045. bathroom (hot water), big terrace, fully furnished, Stunning sea views, only project, 2 bedrooms, bath- cable TV, aircon. 2,500 meters from the beach. Pri- room, kitchen, near Tesco baht per day, 25,000 baht vately gated, parking and Lotus. 13,000 baht per per month or 252,000 baht storage. True TV and ADSL. month. Tel: 086-270 0895. per year. Tel: 076-333232, Includes daily cleaning and 083-180 8653. washing, pool & gardening HOUSE IN CHALONG service. Daily rental: 8,000 for rent near Palai Beach. 3 CHALONG NEW HOME baht. Contact Khun Suchada. bedrooms, aircon, fully fur- 2 bedroom, furnished home Tel: 084-8436837. Email: nished, kitchen, ADSL, car for rent with telephone, UBC, suchada_villas@hotmail. park. Tel: 089-728 8311. and aircon. Tel: 089-652- com www.phuket-island- homes.com 1473. LAND AND HOUSE POOL VILLA PARK 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Chalong. 3 bedrooms, living IN NAI HARN for rent. Brand new, fully fur- 3 bed, 2 bath, aircon. 25,000 room, dining room, kitchen, nished, fully air-conditioned utility room, 2 bathrooms, gar- baht per month, long term. with communal swimming Contact. Tel: 076-288047, den, 26,000 baht per month. pool. Near Boat Lagoon and Tel: 081-4761677. 081-894 1660. Email: cottrell British International School. @tttmaxnet.com Please contact: Eng: 086-940 HOUSE, TALANG GOLF-VIEW VILLA 5187, Thai: 086-952 2070. for rent. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- STUDIO rooms, covered parking, gar- 120sqm, top view, furnished, LUXURY POOL VILLA den, quiet soi/gated, part/full pool, quiet, 4km to BIS, Wifi. 3 bedrooms, 5 min to Boat furnished: 10,000 baht per True TV and TV set, long-term Lagoon & BIS. 75,000 baht month, Pa Khlok, Talang. Tel: rent: 18,500 baht per month. per month. Email: simon@ 085-0691327, 084-626- Tel: 087-2698492. worrall.info 7730. November 8 - 14, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Property Gazette

BAAN PANYAH Property Property RENTALS APARTMENT Accommodation Household Wanted Services Centralized property Cheap and new, daily, monthly Wanted Items search covering all of rate in Kathu. Tel: 076-319739, Phuket. Holiday or long 081-8923583. Email: LOOKING FOR 3 term. Tel: 089-908 7597. 2-BEDROOM HOUSE FURNITURE PHUKET ANDAMAN [email protected] BEDROOMS Email: info@seekers-prop- www.baanpanyahroom.com or apartment wanted from for sale. Very good price, good House with pool, 5 million REAL ESTATE erty-services.com end of November till end of condition. Please contact for baht, in Rawai or Nai Harn. March. Quiet, clean place in more details at 076-284257 Please contact for more infor- LUXURY VILLA Chalong to Nai Harn area. If or 081-891 3972. mation, telephone: 086-244 RENTALS AT possible, telephone or ADSL. 9625. Email: yote@phuket- PHUKET ANDAMAN www.luxuryphuket Max 25,000 baht/month. TOILET & BASIN landandhomes.com REAL ESTATE holidays.com Please contact for more Toilet and wash basin, Ameri- info. Tel: 080-698 9219. Book your villa now! can Standard brand, color: blue. WANTED FOR RENT Email: enquiry@thai- Used once but still in good con- House for rent in Kamala. We have buyers for land infocenter.com dition. Call or email for further in- Should be fully furnished and and property. Tel: 076- PATONG formation at Tel: 076-223560, have 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- 245966, 081-737 0552. LUXURY APT STUDIO ROOM IN 081-8929191. Fax: 076- rooms and TV. Needed from Email:info@phuketandama Center Patong, 1 and 2 bed- KAMALA 223566. Email: beginning of November for 3 nrealestate.com Website: rooms. Tel: 076-341827 or Need studio room or apart- [email protected] www.phuketandamanreal email for info and photos. ment in Kamala for 2-4 months, with option to renew We have property rentals. until March 2009. Quiet and estate.com Email: [email protected] months. Price range about Tel: 076-245966 or 081- DISHWASHER secured area preferred. Email: 12,000 baht per month. 737 0552. Or email to: Whirlpool dishwasher. New [email protected] BEACHFRONT MUST have internet. Email: price: 35,000 baht. Asking info@phuketandamanre CONDO [email protected] PHUKET ANDAMAN alest ate.com Website: 15,000. Tel: 084-8458671. SINGLE STOREY REAL ESTATE 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge. Email: [email protected] www.phuketandamanrea Many facilities, swimming ROOM NEEDED WITH GARDEN lestate.com We are looking for a single- pool. Wifi. Tel: 081-8920038. Finnish couple looking for a IMPORTED storey property with garden, resort room or bungalow ELECTRONIC OVENS preferably in or around Laguna with abf in Khao Lak or else- Two Electrolux electronic Accommodation NICE ACCOM where in that area for 3 area. Don’t mind some refur- IS HERE catalytic self-cleaning ovens. bishment. Budget: approxi- Available months, from December Never used. Purchase price in mately 2 million baht. Visiting - High-end villas 2008. Must have pool. Australia was A$ 2,500 October 3 for 2 weeks. Tel: - House for rent Tel+358-2-5387794, 100% ownership invest- each. Will accept 30,000 +003-57-99791857. Fax: +358-400-805728. Email: ment property from 1.7 ROOMS FOR RENT - Guesthouse baht or best offer for both. +003-57-26930780. Email: [email protected] million baht. Easy payment Clean and quiet, 3MB Wi-Fi, - Apartment or condo Email: [email protected] helen@cyprusresalesdirect. terms. Tel: 076-245966, safe, aircon, fridge, cable TV. - Hotel in town, other ar- com 081-737 0552. Or email: Tel: 083-106 1099. Website: eas LONG-TERM 48-INCH LG PLASMA TV info@phuketandamanreal www.villapatong.com Includes backpacker lodg- RENTAL LOOKING FOR LAND Flat-screen LG plasma TV for estate.com Website: ings. I'm looking for a piece of Looking for a long-term sale with wall mounting. www.phuketandamanrea Check your booking pe- rental (one year). Seeking land to build a house on in lestat e.com APARTMENT & Ideal for home or bar. Phuket: 1/2-1 rai maximum. ROOM IN PATONG riod at Email: allservices29 a stylish condo, apart- 25,000 baht. Tel: 087- Price should not be over 2 Apartment for long term: @gmail.com ment or house with 2 bed- 0869821. Email: jpoole- rooms. Location: Thalang, million baht for 1 rai. Kathu WWW.MAPHRAO. 12,000-20,000 baht per robb@knight sbridgecs.com district preferable, but any month. Room for rent: 800- Bang Tao or Surin. Rent- COM ing from November 1. other residential area would Dream sea view, east of the 1,500 baht per day. For de- 2-BEDROOM LAWN MOWER not be ruled out. Email: tails, please contact us by Budget: 25,000 - 30,000 island, approximately 400sqm APARTMENT baht maximum per month. Black & Decker GR298.One kerr17@hotmail. com telephone to 076-512151 or year old, as new. 900-Watt from 1,990 baht per sqm, 85sqm. New condo in Email: Gordonray@ 796,000 baht for 30-year 089-290 9567. Or email motor. 30cm cutting width. 3 [email protected] Patong with pool and se- mac.com GOLF-VIEW lease, longer lease available. curity. Fully furnished, cutting heights, at 28, 43 and CONDOMINIUM 12 houses have been built so For further details, please 58mm. Grass box capacity: see our website at http:// aircon, cable TV. Short or Kathu area only. Want to buy far. We speak German and long term. Tel: 081-891 25 litres. 12-m cable length. or rent long term. Email: English. Tel: 081-8918930, www.brommathaihouse. Building Quiet induction motor, there- com 5602. Email: Jankie@bali- [email protected] 087-0608400. kitesurfing.org Products fore no servicing needed. New: 5,000 baht; will sell for & Services 3,000. Email: paul.fairclough BANGTAO / SURIN @tesco.net Classified Advertisements APARTMENT Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. 2 bedrooms, Club Lersuang. QUALITY BUILDING Fantastic facilities, close to SERVICES Household Then hand it to any of our agents. the beach. Telephone: 087- Renovations, construc- Services 0790650. Email: mlcberg@ tion, electrical, plumb- netvigator.com |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) ing, carpentry, real wood, parquet, RELOCATABLE SHORT-TERM LET gardening,painting, UNITS |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Large, furnished 2-bedroom tiling. Contact K. Pueng house with big garden in Nai Modular, pre-fab buildings, for additional informa- secure self storage. Harn. Cable TV and A/C. tion at Tel: 087- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 28,000 baht per month Website at: www.safeway 2709093 or K. Ne at phuket.com (negotiable). Please contact Tel: 087-6899679 |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| for more information at (English/Thai). Email: Tel: 085-476 5223. Email: [email protected] PHUKET HOME fordplatypus @hotmail.com MAINTENANCE Construction, renovation, |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| CHALONG NEW SWIMMING electricians, plumbers, car- APARTMENT POOL penters, painters, tilers, gar- Air conditioned, cable TV, 8ft, easy set Intex above- deners, keycard setting, sand hot shower, free ADSL, new ground pools. Includes filter. 6 wash and gutter. Contact K. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| furniture. 4,900 baht per units left. Price: 6,000 baht. Rin. Tel: 084-1935124. Email: month or 380 baht/day. New Please visit our website at phukethomemaintenance@ Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, room. Tel: 085-8885144. www.pools4fun.com yahoo.com with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. 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SEADOO JETSKI SPEED BOAT, 33FT Farang owned. Low hours. Wooden hull, equiped for div- TOUR CRUISER Comes with trailer. Excellent ing. Yamaha 2x200hp. Tel: FOR SALE condition. 150,000 baht. 080-0809912. 38-ft tour cruiser for sale. Tel: 087-041 8821. Email: All fiberglass. Excellent fuel [email protected] DIVE BOAT FOR SALE economy. Mercruiser in- Long-term rent. For details board diesel engine, cruises DIVING BOAT call 081-3973291 or email comfortably at 27 knots. 320,000 BAHT [email protected] Very low hours on the en- Wooden boat 16.3x3.7m, gine. Toilet & freshwater good condition. Tel: 089-290 SPEEDBOAT 85 HP shower, large sun roof, s/s 2155. Or email: bk8409@ FOR SALE ladder at bow and stern for yahoo.co.kr For sale: fiberglass speed- beach access. Commercial boat, 85hp, with trailer. Thai registration. 1.65 mil- DINGHY 330,000 baht. Tel: 087-975- lion baht. Tel: 081-979- 3.1 metres with Yamaha 7672. Email: eric.jehannin 0525. Email: bosch.michael 15hp, red, hyperlon, 2.5 @neuf.fr @gmail.com years old, good condition. Tel: 081-787 4690. Email: 12 FOOT SEARAY [email protected] JET BOAT WOODWORK, Very fast 90 hp jet boat. Lots REPAINT & REPAIR HOBIE 14 FOR SALE of fun. Low hours. Comes with Specialized in woodwork for with launching trolley. View trailer. Contact Joseph. Tel: boat and house. New office near Tesco. 65,000 baht. Tel: 089-8744635. Email: kirkasia and workshop in Boat Lagoon 076-224596. @hotmail.com now open. Our services in- clude: boat maintenance, full 14' SEA DOO HOBIE 14 FOR SALE hull repairs, internal works, JET BOAT with launching trolley. View teak woodwork, teak acces- near Tesco. 65,000 baht. Tel: sories, fiberglass repairs, 076-224596. spray painting, boat building, home furniture, kitchens, built- BAYLINER 225 in or moveable bars, counters, BOWRIDER work desks and much more. 2006 Mercuiser 5.0l mpi v8 Tel: 076-243089, 081-968- Twin 85hp engines. Rebuilt, petrol & alpha 1 stern drive. 3118. Fax: 076-242- fast, cover, canopy, trailer, Thai registered, many extras. 742. Email: info@procarpen GPS. Price: 395,000 baht. 1.35 million baht. Tel: 081- tering.com Visit our website Tel: 085-7851597. Email: 2713447. Email: abannock at www.procarpentering. [email protected] @gmail.com com 35-FT SPEEDBOAT Fiberglass, 2x200hp, Yama- COROL 25 ha, fuel tank: 600L, water SPORTSBOAT tank: 100L. GPS, radio, CD Corol 25 Alan Warnick de- player, trailer. 2.35 million signed sportsboat built in baht. Contact. Tel: 084-625- 2007. She is 25ft with 175hp 4712. Email: wingerest@ Suzuki engine and has twin- hotmail.com berth cabin and toilet. Only US$25,000. For details con- 5.5-M CATAMARAN tact Jurg Hofer. Tel: 076- Huge dinghy, sailing equipment 273476, 081-9786086. available. 80,000 baht. Tel: Fax: 076-273476. Email: 087-4618089. jurg@ phuket-yachts.com COBALT 262 BOWRIDER THAI SPEEDBOAT Brand-new 2008 Cobalt 262 bowrider for sale. Full options 14m long, takes 25 people, and ready to turn heads! Tel: twin Yamaha 200hp V6 en- 084-4425460. Email: phuket gines in good condition. @starshipyachts.com Price: 650,000 baht. Tel: 085-7820586. DEEP-SEA FISHING BOAT 40ft-long,12ft-wide, 18-ton SKI & fishing boat for sale. Will be at WAKEBOARD BOAT the shipyard during week 40- 19ft, fiberglass, 300hp 41 for service. Fully equipped Mercruiser, tower, tow for fishing, snorkeling. Diving trailer & many extras. Must no problem. Capt and deck sell quickly. 240,000 baht. crew available. 1.8 million For more details. Tel: 086- baht. Owner moving to Philip- 2697138. Email: tye_cotter pines. Tel: 087-2825008. @yahoo.com.au Email: [email protected] November 8 - 14, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Island Job Mart

SWEDISH/GERMAN RECEPTIONIST KATA GUIDE Hotel requires a female Thai RESTAURANT Looking for Swedish/German receptionist. Must be reli- MAMMA MIA sp. tour guides for land and able and speak English. Tel: Skandinavian restaurant in sea excursions. Please con- 081-892 1621. Patong is seeking: tact. Tel: 076-485411, 087- - 2 full-time Waitresses 887 0276. Fax: 076-485- THAI ENGLISH - 2 part-time Waitresses,19- 412. Email: info@khaolakland TEACHER 23 discovery.com For further de- Thai National fluent in En- - 2 European-cooking Chefs tails, please see our website glish to teach conversation at www.khaolaklanddis to other Thai nationals work- Good salary and tips guaran- covery.com ing in the tourist industry. 9 teed. Please contact Khun hours/week: 12, 000 baht/ Lee. Phone: 081-787 8231, WEB PROGRAMMER month. Tel: 080-624 7060. 081-866 9738. Or email: We are looking for a Web [email protected] programmer for freelance or SALES MANAGER full-time employment. The ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS, MEMBER successfull candidate must RAILAND Real Estate is look- SERVICE, HR be able to start work immed- ing for a skillful and respon- We need: iately. Tel: 076-280- 838 or sible female to work in its La- - 1 Member Service staff 084-845 8881. Fax: 076- guna office. BA degree, work 280837. Or email: info@ experience in real estate, ex- - an HR officer with knowl- phuketbutler.com Please cellent Thai and English. edge of visas and work per- send resume /CV to: info@ Company provides social in- mits and experience in HR phuketbutler.com surance and a good salary. field Tel: 076-324448, 084-845 - 1 Accounting Manager with SELL LUXURY 5111. Fax 076-324448. experience of more than 5 TECHNOLOGY Email: [email protected] years and the ability to use for our special luxury products. advanced Excel program. We need a marketing/sales UNLIMITED All positions are for Thai na- person to expand our team. EARNINGS tionals. Candidates must Experience in sales consid- Thai nationals required for have a strong command of ered an asset. Salary + com- marketing office in Patong. English - written and spoken missions over 60,000 baht/ 5-day working week, 9am- (business level). Please con- month. Please send a CV to: 4pm. Will be working out- tact for more additional Tel: pascal@tailland- side. Please contact Annie 076-326291. Email: recruit electricity.com for more details. Tel: 080- ment@premierproperty 529 0087. leisure.com SHOP ASSISTANT WANTED +50,000 BAHT TOURIST BOAT Thai nationality, computer PER MONTH We require for our tourist skills (MS Office), good com- Swedish/ Norwegian/ Danish/ boat an English-speaking Thai mand of English. Tel: 076- Finnish speaking, work permit female cook and cleaner. 282425, 086-470 8125. free. Contact Marc for info. The job requires being on Fax: 076-384018. Email: Tel: 086-683 3526. Email: board the boat for island prapaipit@octopuswetsuit. marcjonker_69@hotmail. trips of up to 14 days. Email: com com [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS November 8 - 14, 2008 Island Job Mart

RESTAURANT CASA D’ORASA SUBSTITUTE We need one professional TEACHERS NEEDED waiter/waitress, English Qualified teachers preferred. speaking. We also need one Usually need at the last cook's assistant for Italian minute. If interested, please cuisine. Contact K. Orasa. send your information to Tel: 087-518 8837. Email: email: [email protected] [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! November 8 - 14, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

GAS GRIDDLE WHEEL CHAIR LADIES SOCIAL RESTAURANT & BAR Articles Cost 20,000 baht, will accept used one time. Bought for TENNIS Guesthouse for sale, opposite For Sale 13,000 baht. Double 3-liter 5,230 baht, selling for 3,500 Anyone interested in getting a Royal Paradise Hotel Patong. french fries machine. Will ac- baht. Contact Colette. Tel: group of Ladies, 40+, to- 8 guest rooms, shower, cept 10,000 baht. Both new. 089-212 1254. gether to enjoy social Tennis? aircon. TV, luxury. Tel: 081- CHILD CAR SEAT Located in Rawai. Telephone: Contact me by email or mobile. 895 6587. Used child's car seat in very 089-473 1351. Tel: 089-469 8100. Email: good condition. European FURNITURE ELECTRONIC SALE [email protected] PATONG NICE safety standards. Suits child POOL TABLE WITH GUESTHOUSE 9-18kg. 2,000 baht. Email: SLATE TOP Moving sale. All beautiful and contemporary. For info call af- 26 rooms, restaurant and bar, [email protected] for sale 35,000 ono. Chest- Business ter October 20. Contact Ben. long lease 9 years. 6.4 million type beer fridge: 5,000 baht. Tel: 087-897 5175. Opportunities baht. Contact Khun Pla. Tel: 450 BAHT EACH Wardrobes. Tel (English) : 081-925 1730. Large fans: 1,500 baht. 2 lazy 086-1490 005. Tel (Thai) : boy beige chairs: 8,000 baht. 089-487 5126. NINTENDO WII HOTEL FOR SALE, QUINL THAI Large fan: 1,500 baht. Paint- Almost brand new Nintendo PATONG EXPORT DIRECTORY ing: 3,000 baht. Plus garden LEAVING THAILAND Wii, with extra remotes. Also Bromma Guesthouse. 22 Quinl Thailand Co Ltd has just art, tools, drill, lamp: 1,000 Red and white leather bean- Guitar Hero III. Both still in rooms in 3-unit, 800-sqm launched the free online Thai- baht. Contact Pat (12pm - 8 bag: 800 baht. Karana tent, boxes. For sale due to country building. 400 sqm of freehold land Export Directory. With pm). Tel: 084-846 4256. Email: sleeps 5: 1,000 baht. Karana relocation. Email: yantyhong land. By owner direct at 45 QuinL, you can list your com- [email protected] Tent, sleeps 3: 500 baht. Tel: @yahoo.com million baht. Tel: 076-512- pany and its products, ser- 084-857 7706. Email: shertin TO ALL FILIPINOS 151, 089-290 9567. Email: vices online - with your own EXPAT LEAVING SALE @gmail.com Need help? Call Emelda. Tel: [email protected] subdomain. Email: mr@quinl. Quality teakwood furniture. Articles 084-305 0963. www. brommathaihouse.com com For further details, please Display/Book case, Desk, Side/ ARTICLES FOR SALE Wanted see our website at http:// display table, Sun-lounger with 1. Crafted wood antique vase. BRIDGE BUSINESS FOR SALE www.quinl.com Play Wednesday afternoons at Internet Cafe in Patong, fabric cushion, pair bedside 2. Glass food display cabinet. Royal Phuket Marina. Tapas 210sqm. Tel: 081-908 8303. tables w/ drawers, 6 drawer Brand new: 7,000 baht. chest, telephone cabinet. Tel: LOOKING FOR POOL + drinks included. Contact www.dream-cafe.com RESTAURANT / BAR 087-274 7648. Email: deb 3. Painting of Louisiana street TABLE Alan. Tel: 084-065 7590. IN KAMALA scene. Best for restaurant, [email protected] I'm looking for a pool table, HOTEL FOR SALE Over 200 sqm restaurant/ pub, bar. Beach front hotels in Pattaya bar with unique concept on second hand, good condi- SPONSOR LG 42" PLASMA TV Tel: 081-294 5441. tion. Tel: 089-939 5127. and Phuket. Contact Nick. 1/2 rai of land in Kamala. a needy child. The Phuket In- Excellent condition, complete Email: [email protected] Plus Kids Corner and (pool ternational Women’s Club is with wall brackets. Price: MOVING SALE table) lounge. New 5-year a volunteer organization rais- 24,950 baht. Tel: 086-943- Never used sofa, bed, mat- RESORT FOR SALE lease at 20,000 baht per Bulletins ing funds for educational 3056. tress, cooker, 3 fridges, cof- A well-known resort for sale month will be signed. Great fee machine, 2,000 DVDs in scholarships. We rely on the in Koh Jum (Krabi), 7 rai with potentials. Contact. Tel: Italian/French, Pioneer DVD goodwill of donors and spon- Chanote title in the center of 087-277 0636. Email: info MOVING SALE recorder, computer scanner- sors – small and large. If you ONE YEAR OLD LIVE the beach. Access road, wa- @svenskskola.com laser, Acer laptop, Samsung INTERNATIONAL would like to put something ter. Power will be installed suround sound TV: LG 37" w/ TV 21". Tel: 081-294 5441. back into the community in 5 speakers + cabinet: 46,000 COMEDY mid-2009. www.woodland- ESTABLISHED which you live, contact us to koh-jum.com baht. 2 small teak dressers: Punchline Comedy Club, in find out more about giving a BUSINESS FOR SALE 4,000 baht. Samsung fridge, SIZE 41 WOMENS’ association with the Lon- Quality publications, fully op- prize or being a sponsor. BAR FOR SALE 67": 5,500 baht. Imported SHOES, HOT! don Comedy Store, pre- Contact Carol (Tel: 087- erational, start now to take portable oven with 2 top burn- I bought these on Ebay and sents international stand-up Equipped with TV, pool table high season Profits. Includes 4178860 Email: carol. and fully-stocked bar. Great ers (electric): 5,000 baht. King they are too big for me. Tur- comedy at the Holiday Inn [email protected]) or K. Sue long established company set- support matress with sheets quoise leather, open-toe cork Resort, Patong, on Tues- spot on Nanai 89, opposite up and work permits. Tel: (Tel: 087-277 6948. Email: Baan Zan Market. Only and pillows: 6,000 baht. Also wedges, from the UK. Very day, 11th November, 2008. [email protected]). 085-574 4414. Email: nim have 5 plants, 4 sets of cur- unique and great condition. Tel: 083-646 4671. Email: 750,000 baht. Tel: 076-323- @c-publishing.com tains and rods. Telephone 084- Price 650 baht. Email: sylvie [email protected] 219, 089-971 2989. Email: 846 4256. @andamanavenue.com LOOKING FOR BOAT [email protected] SMALL RESORT/ PARTNER HOME I am looking for someone in RUNNING Income opportunity. 3 fully- Phuket who is interested in RESTAURANT furnished private pool villas, Agents for Classified Advertising buying a small speed boat, in Patong for lease on the main close to Nai Harn Beach, spa- such as "Crownline", as a half road. 2nd & 3rd levels sea cious and high quality, 10% PHUKET owner. I live in Rawai. Please view, fully equipped, 60 seats, return. 38.5 million baht. Con- contact me, Gary, as above if air conditioning. For 2 million tact owner. Please contact Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254 you might be interested. Tel: baht only. Tel: 081-797 7199. for more details. Tel: 086-684 Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank) 089-090 6969. Email: tropical Email: oscarfashion12@ 5368. Email: alex@sai-nam- [email protected] hotmail.com naya.com Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403 Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chao Fa East Rd

K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403

Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398

Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230

Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523

41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherng Talay

Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314 Property Information Center [PIC] 2nd Fl, Central Festival (in front of Siam Commercial Bank) 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS November 8 - 14, 2008 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

BAR AND RESTAURANT FOR PATONG BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT SALE GUESTHOUSE RESTAURANT (inside hotel) for rent in Closing down, all must go. 18 rooms, bar, restaurant, Ao Chalong Yacht Club Patong, Rat-U-Thit Rd. Key Glass-door fridges, bar stools, long lease, excellent loca- (ACYC) is accepting ten- money: 800,000 baht. Rent TVs, aircons, BBQ, stainless tion, Thai Ltd company, 2 der proposals for opera- per month: 30,000 baht. Tel: steel. Tel (English): 086-149 work permits. Reduced tion of the F&B facilities in 087-895 6704. 0005. Tel (Thai): 089-487 price: 4.9 million baht. Tel: its new Beachfront Club 5126. 080-697 1744. House at Chalong Bay. MASSAGE SHOP Applicants must submit a Busy soi, central Patong, 9 SHOP ON PATONG PARADISE resume showing a mini- bedrooms, 5 chairs, 13 staff, SAINAMYEN RD 30-room successful hotel, mum of 5 years experi- 3-year lease. 990,000 baht. Have everything for bar. only 25 million baht (no ence in restaurant man- Tel: 085-473 7847. Email: Change is optional, room, agents). Email: docucolumns agement. For tender appli- [email protected] shower 350,000 baht. Con- @hotmail.com cation information, please tact Dean. Tel: 082-278 0338. contact Allan Mossop: SALE: MASSAGE BAR FOR SALE, [email protected], or SHOP CHEAP! Tel: 076-270752, +66- Located at Patong Beach, near MASSAGE / Bar at Soi Sukumvit 1st floor, (0)81-737 0722. Applica- Simon Cabaret. Tel: 083-635- BEAUTY SALON tions must be submitted Patong. Pool table, ready to 6239. for sale. Brand new in before 3pm on Friday, 7 run for the high season. Patong. 120sqm, fully November, 2008. 250,000 /10,000 baht per BEER BAR equipped. Tel: 081-495- month. Tel: 087-113 3043. Bar at Soi Sukumvit, Patong, 4761. Email: barneywest@hotmail. PATONG on the 1st fl. Ready to run for com GUESTHOUSE the high season. Pool table. 8 rooms, 3 shops, motorbike Cheap: only 280,000 baht for RESTAURANT CLUB parking, new building. Con- 2 year and 3 month lease. Must Sell! Under renovation: RETAIL SHOP 500sqm Club 100%. Restau- FOR SALE tract: 10 years. Fully fur- Rent: 10,000 baht per month. nished. Key money: 1.7 million Tel: 087-113 3043. Email: rant 60%. 80 metres from Retail shop located be- baht only. Tel: 086-739 1348. [email protected] beach. All offers considered. tween Laguna and Surin: New 12-year lease. Tel: 084- fully stocked and profes- HOT SALE. NICE 664 4050. Email: aadams007 sionally fitted with own des- BUSINESS @yahoo.com OPPORTUNITY RESTAURANT ignated parking. Ready for Only 30 meters from Patong the high season. Genuine Chicken farm project for sale, next to Phang-nga. Monthly Beach. Good price. Tel: 081- reason for sale; would be 891 6697. Business happy to discuss possible income of 120,000 baht. E- Products & partnership. Reasonable 5- mail for info. 30% downpay- year lease. One million baht. ment and the balance up to 3 BARS AND Services Tel: 084-363 5126. Email: years. Contact at email: GUESTHOUSES [email protected] [email protected] Bangla, Nanai. Many business opportunities at www.jane QUINL THAI propertyphuket.com EXPORTDIRECTORY SPACE FOR RENT QuinL Thailand Co Ltd has just SHOP IN PATONG Prime location in Phuket HONGKONG launched the free online Thai- for rent. Best location. Soi City, 80 sqm. Rent for yoga EXHIBITION 25,000 land Export Directory. With or dance studio. Please con- Foodland, 50sqm. All This is a prestigious business QuinL, you can list your com- tact to George. Tel: 081- branches, please contact to business event in the Asia pany and its products, ser- 892 7860. Khun Peter. Tel: 081-892- Pacific region, providing oppor- vices online - with your own 8526. subdomain. Email: mr@quinl. VERY WELL SITUATED tunities for property develop- ers, realtors and investors to com For further details, please restaurant at the main south- make new contacts and forge see our website at http:// ern 3 junction of Phuket. Kata, new business. ISP is delighted www.quinl.com LOOKING FOR Rawai, Nai Harn. All com- to offer our personal presen- AN INVESTMENT pletely furnished, kitchen, bar, tation of your project at this BUDS PRESCHOOL / in Phuket & Phang Nga. dining. More than 50 seats, event. Our fee is only 25,000 NURSERY Seaview land/house. Tel: balcony, terrace, parking, of- baht, plus your marketing ma- High-quality structured bi-lin- 081-539 9269. Website fice, staff rooms, including a terial. Tel: 084-058 1217. gual child care, native English at: www.jan-property.com shop. Nice light & sound sys- Fax: 076-281067. Email: teachers to teach ages 1 1/2 tem. Special price: 3.2 million [email protected] - 6 years. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. baht. Low rent: 28,000 baht/ Transportation available from SHOP FOR RENT month, 3-year contract, can Patong, Karon, Phuket, Rawai be extended. Contact (English) RESTAURANT 19 sqm with aircon, ground PATONG and Chalong. Please contact. floor of Minotel hotel, 19 George: 089-725 6994, (Thai) for sale. Patong. Near Bangla, Tel: 076-282232, 080-624- Sawasdirak Rd, Patong. Wee: 086-745 3359. Email: ready to start. Price: 2 million 7060.Website: www.buds- Please contact Taxie for [email protected] baht. Tel: 089-728 4005. phuket.com more details. Tel: 076-296- Email: [email protected] 654. Email: info@minotel SKY STEAKHOUSE patong.com Well establisd, 3-year lease, in- cludes company and work STOP BAR FOR ELEGANT permit. Website: www.sky RENT/SALE steakhouse.net Price 28 mil- SHOPHOUSE Newly set up in Soi Sea Bargain: 4-story shophouse lion baht, low rent. Please call for more information. Tel: Dragon. Probably the most with Chanote. Fully-equipped beautiful bar in Patong. restaurant on 1st and 2nd 087-265 6089. - 2 units. floors. Fully furnished apart- ment on 3rd and 4th floors. BANGLA BAR - Top location near Soi Value: 6.7 million baht. Now for sale. Soi Crocodile. 13- Bangla. priced at only 5.5 million baht. month contract: 1,200,000 - 12 small rooms. Have to move out. Tel: 081- baht. Contact George. Tel: - Top audio/video equipment 891 5602. 081-088 1451. (Bose, Behringer etc). - Running as a go-go or open bar is possible. Need help finding a Fully equipped. Tel: 084- 848 3495 (Osi in German), lawyer? 089-590 3968 (Holger in En- glish). Email: stop-bar@ Try PhuketGazette.Net holgervolp.com Photos at www.holgervolp.com November 8 - 14, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

ACCOUNTING NO MORE VISA RUNS SINGLE FARANG SERVICE One-year educational visa Notice is looking for something ro- Monthly and annual accounts, available if you study Thai lan- mantic here on Phuket. I am tax, VAT, payroll, accounting guage. Schools in Patong and honest, slim, and pleasant, system. Reliable, efficient, Kamala. Contact Stuart 082- in and out. Please contact economical. Call Khun Mam. 283 3445. Email: stewyk via by email: ackroydee@ Tel: 086-4705809. [email protected] yahoo.com JEAB JUMPING Cameras & THAI NANNY CASTLES College educated live-in for 3- 8 models. For children’s par- Equipment year-old USA boy. Cherng- ties. Tel: 081-893 9742. talay. Excellent salary. Con- Website: www.phuketjum CAMERAS FOR SALE tact. Tel: 076-362230, 086- pingcastles.com Konika, Minolta. Like new. 854 5245. Fax: 076-362231. Paid 15,000 baht, for sale at Email: sjrose100@earthlink. only 5,000 baht. Camcorder net Canon: Paid 16,900 baht, for sale at 7,000 baht. Tel: 081- 2945441. Pets

WEB DESIGN Club GOLDEN An interesting website helps LABRADOR your business. Contact us for Membership a quality website. Email: extra Available Wants golden labrador girl- [email protected] friend to make pups. Tel: 083-967 5777. GRAPHIC DESIGN, PCC FAMILY GOLF print work, web design, mul- Phuket Country Club lifetime DOBERMAN WANTED family membership: 650,000 timedia. Good rates. Tel: 081- I am looking for a German PHUKET CITY TOUR baht. Please contact for more 085 0301. Email: sales@ Doberman puppy. Must be a information. Tel: 081-649 Tour around the island in purple-panda.net MAGIC MASSAGE male. Tel: 086-120 3660. one day, according to your 3557. Email: info@phuket Personal AND DETOX lifestyle.com wishes. From 9am to 3pm, VISA INFORMATION Services Centre, Rawai area now open. MESH DOG GUARD by car or minibus. Other Service for any kind of Thai Body cleanse inside and out, Mesh dog guard for car. Fits taxi services available. Tel: PHUKET GOLF visa. We help, always. 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Thai, bike & car rentals and much mance storyteller, Denise for details. Tel: 089-472 Western religious or non re- more. Pre-register now for Bertrand. Storytelling shows 3242. Email: cydell_28@ ligious. We can help you… big discount. Tel: 089-235 Club for kids and adults too. Or yahoo.com.ph 0969. Email: sales@ lfr- would you like to be a guest Personal in Phuket. Email: wding.ph Membership @gmail.com asia.com Website: www. storyteller at my next show? Services lfr-asia.com/online_booking. Wanted Let me train you. It's fun! Tel: Pool Tables html 083-1819079. Website: Wanted www.denisebertrand.com LAGUNA GOLF POOL TABLE MEMBERSHIP RUSSIAN LADY LEARN THAI AT HOME 3.5 x 7 foot, spliced cues, balls, Golf membership wanted for WANTED Charming Thai lady teacher triangle, brush, light, 1 coin slot. Laguna - minimum of 15 -20 Italian journalist looking for gives Thai lessons at your Free transportation and instal- years required. Loch Palm Russian speaking lady for of- home. Full course with conver- lation (in Phuket area only). also considered. Tel: 081- fice work. Knowledge of com- sation practice and home Price: 40,000 baht. Tel: 081- 7376184. Email: stuartbird2 puter absolutely necessary. study material. Beginners or 0851757. Email: ding_a_ling_ @gmail.com Period of work from 20 De- [email protected] more advanced. Tel: 081- cember 2008 to 20 March 7971497. Email: churee77@ 2009. Email: centroitaloslav Computers hotmail.com @alice.it POOL TABLE WITH SLATE TOP ENGLISH LESSONS for sale 35,000 ono. Chest- ENGLISH Personals type beer fridge: 5,000 CONTAINER COMPUTERMAN for your staff. Thai lady teacher experenced in teach- baht. Wardrobes. Tel (En- RENTAL Sales (new & used), Service ing Staff & Service personnel glish) : 086-149 0005. Tel and Repairs. WLAN, etc. Tel: BACKGAMMON Shipping containers Site of- English with specific applica- (Thai) : 089-487 5126. 084-6257744. Email: com Retired businessman looking fice / sales office from tion to their jobs and serving [email protected] for backgammon players in 2,800 baht / month. Self your customers. Individual or Phuket. Tel: 081-5778443. storage from 300 baht / Group Courses with your LOOKING FOR month. Tel: 076-281283, WEB HOSTING FROM business requirements in POOL TABLE 081-1251873. Website: 3.95 USD mind. Tel: 081-7971497. NEED ROOMATE I'm looking for a pool table, www.safewayphuket.com Tel: 076-296443. Fax: 076- Email: churee77@hotmail. 2-bedroom house in Kamala, second hand, good condi- 296427. Website: www. com 5 min to beach. 6,000 baht tion. Please contact for hostket.com per month. Tel: 081-892- more information. Tel: 089- TAXI SERVICE 8208 939 5127. The Transporter. Car, 6- Dive Gear THE GOLF GURU seater and minibus available. 18-bay driving range Advance bookings only. Tours Golf lessons also available. Fluent English ALL DIVING New mats answering service. Pick up at Equipment for sale. Suits, flip- the airport. Tel: 082-277 pers, tanks, etc. Tel: 076- Good quality range balls 9440. Email: transporter 284257, 081-8913972. New drinks bar open [email protected] 500 meters from Laguna's DIVE COMPRESSOR front entrance. SURF SHOP NAUTILUS 30 hrs use: 80,000 baht. 2 Contact Martin. Tel: 089- Kata. Sell or rent surf, skim bottles, computer, bed, fins, 7319390. Or Alex. Tel: and boogieboards. Tel: 089- spare air, complete kit: 087-2757925. Email: 8749147. Website: www. 40,000 baht. Tel: 084-309- [email protected] phuket surfing.com 6934. 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS November 8 - 14, 2008 Wheels & Motors

ISUZU 4X4 PICKUP Saloon Cars FOR SALE: NISSAN MITSUBISHI CEDIA FORD LASER PickupsClub 2 doors, cab, dark blue. SUNNY 1,800 VIRAGE TIERRA SV, 2003 Membership 110,000km. 2004. Price: Vip neo, leather, gold, 2004, limited edition. Im- 400,000 baht. Tel: 089-594- NISSAN 350Z 40,000km, 1 year full insur- maculate condition. Black. NISSAN BIG M 4017. Good condition, convertible, ance, 4 years old. 475,000 Asking 450,000 baht (nego- 115,000 baht obo. 1990, very year 2008. Tel: 081-956- baht. Contact. Tel: 089- tiable). Tel: 081-8922248. good condition with newly re- MITSUBISHI L200 7700. built engine. Very reliable, 8540277 (English) or 086- Email: rajbalaguru@yahoo. 1996 diesel, 5-speed manual, many extras. Tel: 086-684- 4417686 (Thai). Email: djxav com 208,000 kms, serviced, CD, NISSAN SENTRA 92 5368. 230,000km, good condition @loxinfo.co.th A/C, alarm, central locking. 120,000 baht. Tel: 086-064 Limited Edition with Sports MAZDA PICKUP 120,000 baht. Tel: 080-142- CHEVROLET Body Kit. 83,000km. One 0383. Email: dacasscos@ 8265. Email: qrospidou@ 2006 HONDA CIVIC 125,000km. Perfect condi- OPTRA 1.6L owner since new. Recent hotmail.com hotmail.com 1.8 I-VTEC tion. 100,000 baht. Contact. 2006, auto, 18,000km, service and new tyres. Good Auto, full options, chrome Tel: 087-9757672. Email: MISUBISHI LANCER gray. Can convert to gas. condition inside and outside. wheels, many extras, [email protected] MITSUBISHI 2-DOOR Auto gear, 99,000 baht, 35,000km, well maintained. Blaupunkt 5-CD stereo. Runs like a new car! Diesel, new tires, new work power steering, no rust, CD Asking 650,000 baht. Tel: 480,000 baht or 170,000 355,000 baht o.n.o. for quick 2001 FORD RANGER just done on aircon, good run- player, new aircon, service 084-4464492. Email: rabbit_ + take over payments. Tel: sale. Contact for test drive XL ner. 99,000 baht. Full tax and record, new tyres. Tel: 084- 081-8934661. Email: valiant or viewing. Tel: 089-216- [email protected] pick-up, diesel, well main- insurance. Phone: 083-175- 184 1856. @loxinfo.co.th 7220. Email: julianburgess tained. CD player, aircon, sil- 0485. @myway.com VOLVO 2.3 T ver. Nice pick-up, 215,000 TOYOTA CORONA Blue colour, very fast due to SLK MERCEDES 200 baht. Rawai. Tel: 089-473- ISUZU 4X4 PICKUP upgraded computer. Only 1997, green. Perfect condi- 1351. 2 doors, cab, dark blue. 625,000 baht. Excellent con- TOYOTA ALTIS 110,000km. 2004. Price: tion. 98,000km, full insur- FOR SALE dition w/ all service from ance. Asking 1.5 million baht. MITSUBISHI 2-DOOR 400,000 baht. Tel: 089-594- Volvo. Contact. Tel: 081- Tel: 087-2849690. Contact Diesel, new tires, new work 4017. 0917565. Email: vikas.malik for more details. Email: just done on aircon, good run- @courtyard.com fullmoonbeach@hotmail. ner. 99,000 baht. Full tax and 2005 com insurance. Tel: 083-175- MITSUBISHI STRADA 0485. 4 doors, aircon. 30,000km. 4-door, AC, CD, solid trans- HONDA CITY TYPE Z mission, everything new. ’98 TOYOTA SOLUNA Manual, insured, service book. Year 2001, dark blue, 1.5cc, 90,000 baht. Tel: 081-397 Excellent condition, 1.5 li- 285,000 baht ono. Contact for manual, aircon, central lock- AMAZING MAZDA more information. Tel: 086- 4222. ters, 5-speed, power win- PICKUP ing, 138,500kms. 320,000 dows and locks. 255,000 2001, gold, automatic gear- 2727636. Email: rewopnadia baht. For sale direct from baht. Tel: 081-0036902. box, full set of options. CD 25D Fighter, superior cab @hotmail.com 1990 TOYOTA owner. Contact. Tel: 081- CORONA Email: [email protected] player. Price: 470,000 baht. seats 5, low mileage, low 9707019. Email: nisaya19 running cost, in great condi- Excellent running condition. Contact for more details. CHEVROLET PICKUP @yahoo.com tion. Tel: 085-6927961. Female owner. Used daily. Tel: 086-6900626. Email: New model, year 2007. Email: [email protected] 1st class insurance. Aircon, 1993 PORSCHE [email protected] 13,000km. Looks and drives 928GTS as new. 399,000 baht. Tel: power steering, electric win- SUBARU 1800 GLF-5 dows. 105,000 baht (non-ne- Described by the test driver 084-4413633. gotiable). Tel: 076-381523, Metallic blue, very good con- TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 CHEVROLET at the Porsche dealer as the COLORADO 084-006 8736. Or email: dition, recently spent 50,000 best 928 in Thailand. 2.4 New Model 2006/2007. 2000 RANGER [email protected] baht to recondition engine, million baht. Serious inquir- Dark Blue, 40,000km all op- 4-door, common rail, 3.0cc, XL PICKUP battery, petrol pump, alter- ies only. Tel: 089-4724904. tions. Cost new: 1.75 million tax, insured. 395,000 baht. Well maintained, CD player, HONDA CITY 1997 nator. Service receipts avail- Email: [email protected] baht. Will sell for 1.2 million. Tel: 084-4413633. aircon, runs and looks great. Economical, nice car, CD able. 80,000 baht. Tel: 080- Tel: 081-7888280. 219,000 baht. For more info player, 135,000km. Can be 7179353. Email: wblueboyo call 086-269 9145. seen at QSI school. 190,000 @aol.co.uk NEW HONDA JAZZ ISUZU D-MAX baht obo. Tel: 076-354077. HONDA CITY ZX V- 4-DOOR 2004 1994 CAR FOR SALE Red Jazz, 2009 SVAT, 2 TEC 2006 2.5 manual, 100,000km, Mitsubishi 4-door. Aircon, CD 1993 PORSCHE months old. 1,000km. In- 31,000km, automatic, ABS, CD/DVD player, radio, TV. stereo. Nice car. Asking price: FORD FOCUS 928GTS cludes 50,000 baht in ac- air-bag, 2005/45 ZR, 16' mags, 399,000 baht ono. Good 100,000 baht. Please call for FOR SALE Described by the test driver at cessories. Sale due to relo- the Porsche dealer as the best 1-year warranty. 495,000 deal. Tel: 081-3873809. further details. Tel: 081-370 2006, 4 doors, blue, auto, cation of lady owner. Cash baht. Tel: 087-8866766. 9661. 1.8L, just 10,000km, full 928 in Thailand. 2.4 million or finance transfer. Tel: 087- service. 750,000 baht. Tel: baht. Serious inquiries only. Tel: 2747648. Email: debspatter 083-103 6578. 089-4724904. Email: dennis [email protected] @hbdesign.biz Wheels & Motors

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PHANTOMS 4 x 4s CHEAPEST IN Motorbikes Yellow: 45,000 baht. Silver: Rentals RENT A NISSAN THAILAND 55,000 baht. Red: 60,000. All WINGROAD bikes 2 to 5 years old. Tel (En- Auto, gold, first-class condi- TOYOTA VIGO HARLEY DAVIDSON glish): 086-149 0005. Tel NEW VIOS tion. Long-term rental only. (Thai): 089-487 5126. FOR RENT 13,000 baht per month. Tel: 083-3927150. Email: wunch HONDA DASH 125CC [email protected] 1999, 40, 000km, fast bike: 180kph, fully legal + docu- When new: 9.3 million baht. ments. Kathu. Price: 18, 000 CHEAP CAR Now, because of the world baht. Tel: 087-0331829. FOR RENT For sale. 4x4, 2 doors, markets, only 2.9 million Soft tail deluxe, 2005, as Toyota Vios, automatic, 52,000km. 450,000 baht. baht. Call Sam. Tel: 081- new, 13,000km. 790,000 HONDA CLICK Many types of car for long- for short- or long-term Tel: 081-891 5602. 1111161. Please call Joe. Tel: 084- and Honda Wave, two years term rent, from 10,000 - rent. Tel: 081-5557421, 054 8122. old, very good condition. Tel: 18,000 baht/month. Tel: 086-7467075. LANDROVER V8I 081-2945441. 081-6078567. Email: island [email protected] FORTUNER 2006 Discovery, auto, excelent GREEN YAMAHA MIO condition, 106,000km. CD, Wanted AUTO Automatic, 2.5 years old, safe vehicle. Tel: 081-543- HONDA PHANTOM, Diesel, silver Lenso alloys, 9,700 km. Good condition with P.M.P. CAR RENT 0980. 3 YEARS OLD DVD, special reg no. Toyota green book and insurance. 13,500km. Price: 55,000 New cars for rent - Toyota WANTED warranty plus immaculate. Price: 23,000 baht. Tel: 084- baht. Phone (Eng): 087-893 Vios, Yaris, Fortuner, Wish Are you leaving Phuket and/or 950,000 baht. Tel: 085-784 TOYOTA FORTUNER 668 4537, 086-953 3884. and Honda Jazz. Tel: 087- looking to sell a car? Wanted: FOR SALE 0589. Phone (Thai): 086- 0569. Email: miyax_25@hotmail. 9483052. 2646808, 083-1743880. small 4 door car up to, say 4 years Black Fortuner, 3 years old, com old. Auto or manual. Must be very good condition. 800,000 direct from owner, all in good '02 FORD RANGER baht ono. Tel: 081-803- 7189. MOTORBIKES 2.5 4DR 4WD HARLEY DAVIDSON A1 CAR RENTALS condition and reasonably priced Fax: 076-342733. Email: Very nice custom bike: Honda Near-showroom condition. for immediate sale. For quick [email protected] Steed. Green book, insurance 185,000 kms. Carryboy and sale, Tel: +34-629-791004. and tax, new. 152,000 baht. Sony CD/MP3. 310,000 baht. Email: [email protected] SUZUKI JEEP & Tel: 084-639 0392. Tel: 086-9499255. Email: HONDA PHANTOM [email protected] HONDA WAVE 1992 Suzuki: 80,000 baht. SUZUKI SV650 WANTED TOYOTA 2003 Phantom: 40,000 1996 in good condition. Very 125cc. Electric starter. Disc baht. Both in good condition. SPORT RIDER Dyna super glide, 1,450cc, fast, green book, insurance. Fully insured. 12,000 to brake. Maximum 2 years old. Tel: 087-2753614. Email: 2004. Immaculate condition, year 2004, 7,000km, white, Contact fordetails. Tel: 081- 20,000 baht per month. Tel: Tel: 081-3670991. [email protected] fully loaded, auto 4x4, one green book. 600,000 baht. 5391380. 089-831 4703. Email: owner, must see. Tel: 081- Chalong. Contact Frank. [email protected] TOYOTA FORTUNER Bicycles 7645179, 086-4780340. Tel: 086-2673051. Email: HONDA STEEDS Email: j.t.torgersen@gmail. auto 4x4 for rent, 1 year old, [email protected] com color: night blue. 3.0L diesel, 600cc choppers x2. Both 800 BAHT/DAY first-class insurance, rental for CAR RENT! 65-YEAR-OLD have books with log, reg BICYCLE 6 months: 40,000 baht, or rent HONDA PHANTOM Honda, Toyota: 15,000- FORD RANGER 4X4 and insurance. Each bike: for sale. Old from Holland. for 12 months: 35,000 baht. chopper style, blue crome, 18,000 baht per month + in- Hurricane, turbo. Full options, 160,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: We accept offers. Tel: 081- Tel: 086-9510076. Email: 13,000km, 3 years old, 45,000 087-8379732. surance. Tel: 081-5377137. year 2004. Only 48,000km. 4- baht. Tel: 087-8817600. 294 5441. door, manual gear, sound sys- [email protected] Email: [email protected] tem: 40,000 baht. Dark blue. HARLEY DAVIDSON / ‘06 TREK MADONE 5.2 Excellent condition. 450,000 ISUZU D-MAX 2004 3 BIKES FOR SALE, Top of the line D-MAX. 4WD, DYNA GOOD PRICES PICK-UP FOR RENT Frame: OCLV 120 Carbon baht. Tel: 081-8919461. Aero 4 Doors, 3L, many extras. Low Rider - 2003 Anniver- 1) Honda Dash. 1999, top 425,000 baht. Tel: 086-942- sary. Only 4,500 km. Acces- speed: 180kmh, open en- - Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite, 2006 MAZDA BT-50 1969. Or email: laclisque@ sories, new tires, Green Book, gine,15,000 baht. carbon 4X4 TDI gmail.com tax and 1st class insurance. - Wheels: Bontrager Race Lite 620,000 baht. Tel: 076-398 2) Yamaha Rainbow, 1998, in excellent condition. Only - Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 040 or 089-474 1828. Email: 7,000 baht. 18,000km. 5-speed, all op- STI, 10 speed [email protected] 3) Yamaha Rainbow 1998, tions. 525,000 baht or trade ISUZU D-MAX LS ugly but good engine, 4,000 - Front & Rear Derailleur: for 4-door automatic car of Perfect condition. 4D, 4WD, Mitsubishi Strada, 4 door, HONDA BROSS baht. Tel: 076-381280, 085- Shimano Ultegra similar value. Contact for navy blue, many extras. Only 4*4, model 2004. For long 650cc. Price: 85,000 baht. 781 1068. - Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace more details. Tel: 081-535 460,000 baht. Tel: 086-942 term rent at a good price. Call or mail to view. Tel: 7800 Pedals. 0202. Email: aadams007@ 1969. Email: laclisque@ Email: 087-8858708.Or tomas 085-796 7835. Or email: Tel: 086-945 0370. Or mail: yahoo.com gmail.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] harald20 @hotmail.com 52 PHUKET GAZETTE November 8 - 14, 2008