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October 12 - 18, 2013 PhuketGazette.Net In partnership with The Nation 25 Baht DOG DAYS WANTED: Murder fugitive living openly in sunny Philippines By Gazette Reporters

BRITISH murder fugitive Michael John Tay- lor, better known in Phuket as “Mick The Pom”, has been found alive and well in the Philippines, and now uses the online monikers “Mick Doggard”, or just “Mickdog” for short. Taylor, who celebrated his 50th birthday on September 20 this year, remains wanted for the murder of his girlfriend Jantra Weangta, 27, who was found stabbed to death in Taylor’s rented bungalow near Chalong Pier on August 17, 2004. Ms Jantra died from a single stab wound to the heart. Nearby, police found a large Bowie knife and a pair of bloodstained trousers, and quickly arrested Taylor for the murder. Taylor denied the accusation and told po- lice that around the time Ms Jantra was estimated to have been killed, he was drinking at the Moonlight Bar in Karon and then having sex on the beach with a katoey, 21-year-old Fonnoi Khonsau. He said that he found Ms Jantra dead on the bed when he and Mr. Fonnoi went to the house. British national Michael Taylor is still wanted for the stabbing murder of his Thai girlfriend. By the time Taylor’s much-delayed trial started over a year later, the prosecution had In 2006, mid-trial, he disappeared. fice in the UK have explained to the Gazette lined up 13 witnesses to testify against him, Taylor was later seen by a Gazette reader how Taylor continues to travel abroad. including Pornthip Rojanasunand, Thailand’s on the streets of his hometown of Hull, in Taylor’s lawyer, Somsak “Sam” Chattay, leading forensic investigator, who was to northern England. confirmed to the Gazette in 2006 that Taylor’s present DNA evidence. The British Embassy in Bangkok has re- passport was held at the Chalong Police Sta- Despite the fact that he faced a murder fused to confirm or deny whether or not he tion during the trial. charge, Taylor had been released on bail after re-entered the UK after he absconded from The Gazette has a copy of Taylor’s… a Chanote land title deed valued at 400,000 Thailand, and neither that embassy nor the baht was posted as surety. British embassy in Manila nor the Home Of- Continued on Page 6 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 Severe weather warning

Property issued as floods subside One man’s vision to build an eco-resort in By Kritsada Mueanhawong Phuket. Page 14 MINOR floods from heavy rains across Phuket last weekend drained early in the week, but Business more water is on its way. The Thai Get into the kitchen Meteorological Department has business with a Danish issued a severe weather warning that will remain in effect until at company. Page 17 least this Saturday. People in flood and landslide Food risk areas in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun Meet Flavio Manzoni, were urged to exercise caution. Phuket’s own ice cream All small boats were advised to man. Page 34 stay ashore, as waves reaching up to three meters high were expected on the Andaman Sea. Boats The warning follows deluges Learn what luxury is all flooding main roads in Phuket Town – notably Phuket Road, Chalong Municipality workers clear trees and soil from the only road about on board the Montri Road and Rassada Road, leading up to the island’s famous Big Buddha image. White Pearl. Page 39 all in the heart of the Phuket Old hotline can be reached by calling urged to call 199 or 076-211111. Town quarter, where water ran up 076-282255. Our staff will be available around- to 20cm deep last Sunday. In Phuket Town, municipality the-clock,” Mayor Somjai said. Art Heavy rain last weekend also workers spent hours pumping the In Kamala, more than 20 homes French street artist Noe caused a landslide on Soi Yodsanae, floodwater into Bang Yai Canal to were flooded by mud and water Two colors Phuket’s the lone road leading up the hill to clear the roads, Phuket Town during a flash flood last Sunday the Big Buddha image in Chalong, Mayor Somjai Suwansupana said. that swamped a hotel and caused walls. Page 40 on Saturday. “We also posted signs to warn a small landslip. “Chalong Municipality has motorists that some roads might Officers are on standby at the Sport teams of officers on 24-hour flood if the rain continues,” she Kamala Tambon Administrative standby, ready to receive reports added. Organization (OrBorTor), ready to It’s high time to get in of any landslides and floods in our A hotline has been set up to provide assistance 24 hours a day. shape for the Laguna area, and to assist residents,” said assist Phuket Town residents in The Kamala OrBorTor flood and Challenge. Page 49 Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol. need of help due to flooding. landslide hotline can be reached by The Chalong flood and landslide “People in need of help are calling 076-385640. Helmetless motorbiker Baby breaches in ‘bad stomachache’ RESCUE workers taking a Myanmar national with com- dies from head injury plaints of a bad stomachache to Takuapa Hospital on October 3 A HELMETLESS man died of were surprised when she suddenly head injuries last Sunday night gave birth to a baby boy. after his motorbike collided with “We received an emergency call a SUV being driven at high speed to pick up Ms Soe, 35, a Burmese on Pa Khlok Road near the Hero- worker at a rubber plantation, just ines’ Monument. after midnight. She reported hav- “The body of Prasit Munmai, ing a very bad stomachache for 50, was lying face down on the no reason,” said Preecha Rescue workers believed the woman had appendicitis. road near his motorbike when we Fungfuang, a Phuket Ruamjai because we weren’t expecting it, not notice any physical changes, arrived,” said Kittipoom Tinthalang Rescue worker based in Takuapa. but we managed. Both the mother and she said she kept getting her of the Thalang Police. Mr Prasit reportedly died instantly. “On the way to the hospital, we and baby are healthy,” he added. period. “Mr Prasit hit the asphalt heard her shout, “I can’t take it “We called Takuapa Hospital for “When we saw her, we didn’t headfirst, and died instantly,” said Phuket’s infamously deadly roads. anymore!” We saw that she was an ambulance to take them to the realize she was pregnant either. Maj Kittipoom. The driver of the SUV, Korranee bleeding, and when we examined hospital. The baby boy weighed We thought she had appendicitis. Mr Prasit is one of several who Klasuk, 53, was charged with reck- her, we saw the head of a baby. 2.8 kilograms,” he stated. We are glad that they both are have died this month from a head less driving resulting in death. “We stopped the van and deliv- “Ms Soe told us that she had safe,” Mr Preecha said. injury in a motorbike accident on – Thawit Bilabdullar ered the baby. It was a challenge no clue she was pregnant. She did – Kritsada Mueanhawong October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Sexual assault and abduction Convicted taxi driver walks free with suspended sentence, light fine By Saran Mitrarat he will not be required to serve Category 1 narcotics charge, in time in prison, the clerk added. addition to a charge for consum- THE illegal Phuket taxi driver who “However, he must present ing alcohol while driving. abducted and sexually assaulted a himself to the court every month,” He also paid a 2,000-baht fine teenage Chinese tourist while un- the clerk said. for illegally operating a regular der the influence of drugs and Mr Paitoon picked up the Chi- vehicle as a taxi. alcohol walked out of Phuket Pro- nese tourist at Phuket After the sentence was handed vincial Court a International Air- down in court today, Mr Paitoon free man on Octo- port and kept her was escorted out of the courtroom ber 4 after being ‘By October 2018, he locked in his car via the defendant’s exit. handed down a will have the right to for nearly five Mr Paitoon’s mother, present in suspended sen- apply for a taxi driver’s hours as he drove the court gallery, said simply, “The tence. around the island case is finished.” Paitoon Kruain, license in Phuket’ while repeatedly She had no other comment for 32, was given a – Konlayut Jattutasri, PPLTO touching her. the media. sentence of 13 licensing division chief The young Konlayut Jattutasri, chief of the months suspended woman held cap- licensing division at the Phuket jail time and a fine of 10,500 baht tive was freed from her ordeal only Provincial Land Transportation after pleading guilty to all charges after Mr Paitoon’s car ran out of Office, confirmed to the Gazette against him. gas. When he got out of the car that Mr Paitoon will be ineligible The court initially sentenced to push it, she fled and was to apply to operate a legal Phuket him to 26 months in prison and assisted by passers-by. taxi for five years. ordered him to pay a fine of Police quickly identified Mr “He cannot apply for a taxi 21,000 baht, a court clerk told Paitoon after the tourist gave ac- driver’s license during the period the Gazette. curate descriptions of the car, its of the full sentence handed down “However, because he pled license plate number and Mr or for three years after that. guilty to all charges, the penalty Paitoon’s driver ID number. “By October 2018, he will have was cut in half,” she said. After his subsequent arrest, he the right to apply for a taxi driver’s As this was his first offense, tested positive for ya bah [meth- license in Phuket,” Mr Konlayut Paitoon Kruain’s sentence was halved after he pled guilty to taking drugs, his sentence was suspended and amphetamine], leading to a said. and abducting and sexually assaulting a Chinese tourist. Photo: Gazette file Hit-and-run bus driver surrenders Local meth arrests lead back ONCE again, the driver of A search of the body a Phuket tour bus fled the revealed no identifying to prison inmate drug lord scene after hitting and kill- documents, but a witness to THE trend for local drug dealers ing a local resident. The the accident identified the to source their product from a incident occurred as a woman as a Myanmar na- kingpin operating out of a maxi- woman was crossing tional in her 50s who often mum-security prison was evident Thepkrasattri Road in crossed the road at that spot again this week as Crime Suppres- Thalang on October 4. to get to a grocery store. sion Division officers on Monday The 33-year-old driver, “While she was crossing, arrested and seized 2,336 pills of Natthanapong Jithang, I saw a bus travelling at high ya bah (methamphetamine) in two turned himself in at Thalang speed and yelled out a warn- raids north of Phuket Town. Police Station later that night. ing,” the witness said. Officers arrested Khajorn “After I crashed into The woman had crossed the road for groceries. Bus driver Mr Natthana- Jantasri, 30, and Jamroen Sa- her… I ran away because I pong told police that he wangwit, 28, and seized 700mg Suspects Jamroen (left) and Khajorn was afraid of being attacked by villagers. That is why didn’t have time to brake and couldn’t swerve to of ya ice [crystal methamphet- Central Prison. I came to the police station instead of returning to the avoid hitting her as a car was in the next lane. amine] during the raids. “Mr R apparently sells ya bah accident,” Mr Natthanapong said. Police later found the bus parked about a kilome- Mr Khajorn told police that he in bulk at 540,000 baht for 4,000 The fatality occurred about 400 meters from the ter from the scene. got the drugs from a man he pills,” Col Seksan said. Baan Nai Klum u-turn, close to where another hit- “It had a cracked windshield. Inside we found named only as “Mr R”, who Mr Both suspects were charged and-run victim perished about three weeks ago. Chinese passengers and a tour guide, but the driver Khajorn said was currently an with possession of a Category 1 When the police arrived with volunteer rescue had fled,” Maj Kittipoom Tinthalang of the Thalang inmate at the maximum-security drug with intent to sell, he added. workers, they found the body of the woman. Police said. – Thawit Bilabdullar facility Nakhon Sri Thammarat – Kritsada Mueanhawong 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 Taxi probe goes to the beach By Kritsada Mueanhawong a co-operative headed by Anake Salakom, a councilor of the THE Department of Special Inves- Kamala Tambon Administrative tigation (DSI) has revealed that the Organization (OrBorTor), Col Iguanas are a protected species in next two areas to be investigated Somboon alleged. Thailand. Photo: Twicepix for alleged taxi mafia activity are The investigation into reports of the Phuket beachside communi- violent intimidation by taxi driv- ties of Rawai and Kamala. ers at hotels and resorts in Rawai Exploited lizard The move from Central Phuket will begin at the taxi stand in front Festival and the Phuket Interna- of the Serenity Resort & Resi- puts rainy-day tional Airport has already received dences on Wiset Road. the support of Phuket Vice Gov- A complaint was filed on Sep- tout in hot water ernor Chamroen Tipayapongtada, tember 27 alleging that a man had NON-stop rain in Patong could not who has ordered the investigations called a limousine taxi to pick up stop an iguana tout from offering to be carried out without further his sister and her foreign partner tourists photo opportunities with delay. to have dinner, Col Somboon said. his captive reptile, a protected spe- Lt Col Somboon Sarasit, head “After the taxi picked up his cies. However, his persistence paid of the DSI’s Bureau of Special sister at the resort, the taxi was no dividends. Crime Unit 3, delivered the news not allowed to leave because a man Kathu District officers arrested at a meeting at Provincial Hall on had blocked the exit with a steel the tout on Monday on Patong’s October 1. boom gate. Phang Muang Sai Kor Road. The first people to be targeted “The man threatened the pas- “Ruonkimlhee Unruean, 46, in the investigation are illegal taxi senger – the complainant’s sister from Patong, was caught with the drivers at the taxi stand in front – and said she was only allowed iguana in front of One Tambon of the Novotel Phuket Kamala. to use taxis from in front of One Product market,” Kathu Dis- “We received a complaint from hotel,” he said. trict Chief Veera Kerdsirimongkol an Australian who bought a tour Finally, after two hours of told the Gazette. package that included taxi trans- Lt Col Somboon Sarasit, head of the DSI’s Bureau of Special Crime Unit 3, negotiating with her captor, the “The iguana touts have fers,” Col Somboon said. is investigating claims of taxi intimidation in Rawai and Kamala. woman was allowed to leave the switched to working during the “But when a taxi came to pick resort in the limousine taxi, Col day, believing that this will lower him up at the hotel, five men he explained. that he saw the five men block- Somboon said. their risk of being caught,” he blocked the car and threatened The DSI has a witness who ing the taxi driver from coming “The incident was caught on added. to attack the driver if he persisted has corroborated the complaint into the hotel, he added. CCTV, and we will use the foot- – Chutharat Plerin in his attempt to pick him up,” of the Australian tourist, saying The five illegal drivers work for age as evidence,” he said. Trainees bolster cop ranks POLICE trainees from Surat Thani saw some frontline action in Phuket last week when they received on-the-job training at a checkpoint in Baan Bang Jo, in Srisoonthorn. Thalang Police Deputy Super- intendent Amnuay Kraiwootthinan and a team of officers supervised the 14 trainees assigned to the Thalang precinct, while another 43 trainees from Surat Thani were dispatched to assist in Phuket City, Chalong and Patong. The 57 police trainees, not for- mally called “cadets” as they will not graduate as commissioned officers at the Police Academy in The police trainees conducted routine checks of vehicles and their Bangkok, have been assigned to drivers, and searched for drugs assist Phuket Police perform their and weapons. duties as part of their training at the Provincial Police Region 8 40 officers, bringing the total Training Center. number of new officers on the The 57 trainees will depart island to 97. Phuket on October 25 in order to Having new recruits assigned prepare for their graduation cer- to Phuket is part of the Royal Thai emony at Provincial Police Region Police’s current push to increase 8 headquarters in Surat Thani. the number of officers on the is- However, they will return to land in order to boost public Phuket as police officers in No- safety. vember, accompanied by a further – Thawit Bilabdullar October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Boarding the struggle bus

By Irfarn Jamdukor tor to Phuket, said, “I saw the airport bus signs inside and a few outside, but they did THE airport bus service continues to oper- not tell us where exactly the bus stop is or ate at a loss, mainly due to management where I could buy a bus ticket.” and marketing problems, its owner has told “I checked the information on the the Gazette. website, but I didn’t understand,” he said. The buses, which travel from Phuket “There was information only in Thai.” International Airport to Patong, have been Bill Daniels, a three-time visitor from the carrying only six to eight passengers each US, has never taken the bus. “There is no morning and about 12 to 15 in the after- counter to give information to tourists,” noons, company owner he said. He also noted that Prakob Panyawai said. the bus stop area was dirty. “We have not been effec- ‘It took me 20 minutes Last month, the Gazette tive in getting customers’ to find the bus stop.’ asked Mr Prakob why infor- attention,” he said. – Josh Yang, tourist mation about the bus wasn’t “We really need a counter available in English online. inside the terminal, something similar to He responded that in the rush to get the what the taxis have. We talked to airport bus up and going, he overlooked the website management twice in September about this, and vowed to have an English-language ver- but they told us we have to wait for the sion available this month. new terminal to be completed in 2015,” he Mr Prakob also alleged that airport taxi said. drivers have been luring customers away Tourists looking for the bus stop out- by telling them their service is better than side the terminal continue to have difficulty the bus. finding it, Mr Prakob said, despite signs that Another visitor complaint concerned Bus staff explain the bus stop to Governor Maitri Inthusut on his first visit. Photo: Gazette file were put up in August. cleanliness; the bus stop is dirty, Mr Daniels Mr Prakob’s concerns were supported said. The bus company is responsible for manage that area himself.” to develop the area,” he added. by several visitors who spoke with the making the bus stop attractive for custom- Mr Pakin also noted that the airport had The bus has lost 400,000 baht since its Gazette on Tuesday. ers, Pakin Sirijun, a Phuket Airport added bus signs inside and outside the ter- first run in July, Mr Prakob calculates. “It took me 20 minutes to find the bus Customer Service officer said. minal, and had installed lights at the bus If ridership doesn’t increase in the com- stop,” Korean tourist Josh Yang said. “We gave them the bus stop area,” he stop. ing high season, the company will start using Jean-Elly Longchamps, a first-time visi- said. “Now the company owner has to “I haven’t seen the owner do anything smaller vehicles to save money, he said. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 Life in the sun, on the run From page 1

… previous passport, showing it was due to expire on June 12 this year. For Taylor to be legally trav- elling today as a British national, he must have been issued a new passport by the UK authorities while he was still wanted for mur- der in Thailand. The news of Taylor’s latest whereabouts was brought to the Gazette’s attention after patrons at ‘Mick is telling the Dogs Offshore Bar in the beach everybody that resort town of Pundaquit, about 160km west of Manila and just he is innocent over an hour’s driver from Subic and his dog Bay, heard him bragging about the killing to patrons in the bar. offshore bar is Asked who to contact with such doing better information, the British Embassy in Bangkok refused to provide any because of the assistance in bringing one of its own nationals to justice. publicity.’ “The alleged offence was – Concerned resident, committed in Thailand, and in Pundakit, the Philippines therefore the whereabouts of the alleged offender is likely to be of Provincial Chief Public Prosecu- interest to the Thai authorities. We tor Chiengsean Panhya and would suggest that any informa- Chalong Police Superintendent tion on the case be shared with Kritapas Daztharasorn. Jantra Weangta (seated, right) pictured with friends before her brutal murder in August 2004. Photo: Gazette file the Thai authorities,” an However, the Gazette email from the hitting the streets whereabouts on August 31, Maj Noting the failure of communi- “Also, the suspect escaped embassy said. this weekend will Gen Choti told the Gazette it was a cation and a lack of common while on court bail, not police “This is a bilateral mark six weeks of matter for the Public Prosecutor, understanding between police and bail... This is clearly a matter for matter between no action by not the police. However, he assured the chief prosecutor in matters in- the prosecutor,” he added. Thailand and the Phil- any Phuket law he would report the information to volving the arrest of murder Nigh daily calls – by phone and ippines authorities and enforcement au- Chief Prosecutor Chiengsean as fugitives, the Gazette brought the in person – by the Gazette to all the Royal Thai Police thority to bring soon as possible. case to the attention of Col Kritapas, three top law-enforcement are the correct body to Taylor to justice – Three days later, while chasing who as Superintendent of the authorities related to the case have take this issue forward,” despite having an update, the Gazette broke the Chalong Police heads the police unit since yielded no confirmation that said an earlier email. been given a news of Taylor’s whereabouts to that brought the case to trial. He the Royal Thai Police in Phuket No embassy repre- photo, the arrest Mr Chiengsean, who repeatedly denied any further responsibility for are willing to take any action to sentative was willing to warrant for mur- confirmed that he had yet to bringing a murder suspect arrested arrest Taylor. officially claim responsi- der and for receive any notification from Gen in his jurisdiction to justice. At last report, the Gazette bility for either email. warrant. jumping bail, a Choti. “It is beyond police authority learned Taylor was heading The arrest The Gazette on August phone number, Facebook Even then, Mr Chiengsean was to arrest anyone outside of the offshore again to work – most 31 informed Phuket Pro- page, website address and even a adamant that arresting a murder country. Police have done their likely in the oil and gas industry. vincial Police Chief Choti map of where to find him. fugitive – even one that absconded job. The suspect was arrested and His online posts appear on Chavalwivat, who retired on Sep- After being informed and shown on bail during trial – was a matter handed over to the prosecutor,” “rovworld.com”, a site for off- tember 30, as well as Phuket documentary evidence of Taylor’s for the police. Col Krittapas said. shore workers. Officials look to pull sand out from under Kamala beach encroachers SHOP and bar owners that have been found to be encroaching on Kamala Beach have until October 8 to take down their offending structures. The deadline for the structures to be removed was extended to Fri- day from an October 4 deadline. If they are not removed volun- tarily, they will be demolished, said Kamala Tambon Administra- tive Organization (OrBorTor) Vice Restaurants and beach bars were told to get off the sand. Photo: Supplied President Seri Larpmark. Mr Seri first inspected con- “We will inspect the beach on we will demolish them,” he said. struction on the beach in early October 8 and make a list of any The new deadline for demoli- September. establishments that have not re- tion will be set by Vice Governor “We found many shops and moved their encroaching Chamroen, said Mr Prasert. bars encroaching on the beach, structures,” Prasert Poksakul, “Once the Vice Governor ap- and called the owners to a meet- said an official with the Kamala proves the demolition letter and ing a week later to ask them to Tambon OrBorTor on October 4. sets a date to take action, we will take down their illegal construc- “Then we will send that list to call all the bar and restaurant own- tions,” Mr Seri said. Vice Governor Chamroen ers in to sign the letter,” he said. The owners were told they had Tipayapongtada, along with a letter Mr Prasert urged beach estab- two weeks to take down the that states that if the owners don’t lishments to comply. structures and all agreed, he said. remove the structures themselves, – Irfarn Jamdukor October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 7 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 No seatbelts but all survive Ultimatum on drownings van double flip By Saran Mitrarat RESPONDING to the recent spate of Chinese tourist drownings at Racha Yai island, the head of the Conservation Club there issued the Phuket Government a safety ulti- matum on October 3. “The authorities have to put pressure on tour companies to in- crease tourist safety,” said Sarit Jandee, head of the club. “The tour companies need to do more – provide life jackets to The six passengers, including swimmers, not operate day trips three children, had minor injuries. on bad-weather days, give their SIX relatives, including three chil- guides more safety training and dren, escaped serious injury when also teach them to take more re- the van they were in flipped twice sponsibility for their customers,” before coming to rest on he said. Thepkrasattri Road in Mai Khao In the case of the most recent on the afternoon of October 6. fatality – Lin Hunhing, 30, who None of the adults or three chil- died on October 1 – the guide did dren, aged 8 to 11, was wearing a not take any action to save the seat belt when the van slid on the tourist, Mr Sarit alleged. “The guide claimed that he had rain-slicked road, flipped twice Sarit Jandee, left, asked V/Gov Somkiet Sangkaosuttirakat for help in stopping drownings. Photo: PR Dept and came to rest upright in the already warned the tourists, but northbound lane. they didn’t believe him,” Mr Sarit Mr Sarit said. “We will set our own past 10 months. action to improve the safety at The driver, Chaiyut Nanakorn, said. safety conditions for the tour Tourism is being affected, he Racha Yai Island,” he said as he 54, told police the family was on “I will give the local govern- companies.” said, as Chinese tourists begin to presented his letter of complaint their way home after visiting rela- ment 15 days to find a solution. If According to Mr Sarit, there regard Racha Yai Island as a dan- to Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet tives Krabi. none is forthcoming, we will take have been at least eight gerous place. Sangkaosuttirak at Phuket Provin- – Thawit Bilabdullar the matter into our own hands,” drownings at the island in the “It’s time for officials to take cial Hall. Lights re-ignite on deadly road stretch

The lights will slow traffic on Thepkrasattri Road. Photo: Leslie Porterfield ONE of the deadliest stretches of the traffic light at Tesco Lotus Thepkrasattri Road got new traf- Thalang has four u-turns but noth- fic lights on October 3. Or rather, ing to slow traffic hurrying along got its old ones operating again. Phuket’s main south-north route The 2.9m baht lights, located towards the airport, Sarasin Bridge at the Baan Khaolarn intersection and other provinces. between the PTT station in Sri There used to be a traffic light Soonthorn and Tesco Lotus in at the Baan Khaolarn intersection, Thalang, have been installed to but it was removed some years increase safety in the area, said ago because authorities felt traf- Director of Phuket Highways fic volume wasn’t enough to Samak Luedwonghad. warrant it, Mr Samak said. “There have been five accidents However, the number of cars on this stretch in the last three and motorbikes has increased and months, two of which had fatali- the area has developed and be- ties,” he said late last month. come more crowded, he said. He was not including the death “Putting the traffic lights here on October 3 of a woman who was will reduce the number of acci- crossing the street when she was dents on the road. It will help struck by a Chinese tour bus, nor reduce the speed of traffic, make the three deaths over the past Christ- a safe place to u-turn and increase mas and New Year period reported the safety of nearby u-turns as by the Gazette. well,” said Thalang police Deputy The 5.5km of road between the Traffic inspector Sarayuth circle at Heroine’s Monument and Meeboon. – Irfarn Jamdukor October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Turtles injured by propellers and nets wash ashore TWO injured Olive Ridley sea turtles washed The discovery of the injured turtles fol- up on Phuket’s west coast on October 6. lows an injured Olive Ridley sea turtle being One of the two, a male between 15 and 20 rescued at Koh Racha Yai the week before. years old, was found on Patong Beach with leg The creature – rated as a vulnerable spe- and head injuries inflicted by a boat propeller. cies by the International Union for The other turtle, a female between five and Conservation of nature – was rescued by the 20 years old, was found earlier that day at staff of Phuket’s Scuba Cat Diving company. Nai Harn Beach. PMBC veterinarian Patcharaporn “The turtle found at Nai Harn Beach had Kaewmong said the Racha turtle had a frac- several cuts on her fins from a net,” said tured shell, scars from fishing-net wounds Ms Rungtiwa, in white shirt, said Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, head of the Ma- and was suffering from an internal infection. everything in her home was destroyed or damaged. rine Endangered Species Unit at the Phuket It was given antibiotics and was slightly Marine Biological Center (PMBC). better, she said. Both turtles were taken to the PMBC to be – Kritsada Mueanhawong Three injured Olive Ridley sea turtles have been Firecrackers treated and are being kept under observation. Additional reporting by Orawin Narabal rescued in the past two weeks. likely cause of house fire Getting anchors off coral CHILDREN playing with fire- By Orawin Narabal crackers before the Phuket Veg- etarian Festival got underway are OFFICIALS have vowed to take the likely cause of a fire which action against boat operators drop- gutted a home in Thalang. ping anchor on live corals in popu- Two teams of firefighters ar- lar Phuket day-trip destinations rived at the house of Rungtiwa such as Koh Racha Yai, after a Nuansri, 29, in Thepkrasattri, at video showing an anchor destroy- about 8pm on October 3 to find ing the fragile marine environment her modest home ablaze. there surfaced online in early The firemen, working with lo- October. cal residents, took about an hour “I was notified by the Go Eco to extinguish the flames. Phuket team about the problem. I “We believe the fire was caused will issue a letter to all boat opera- by firecrackers. It is impossible it tors who run trips to Koh Racha was an electrical short circuit be- Yai to meet with Marine Police and cause our electricity has been cut members of the Phuket Tourist off for three days. We had to stay Association to discuss the issue,” at my parents’ house nearby,” Ms Department of Marine and Coastal Rungtiwa explained. Resources (DMCR) Phuket office Ms Rungtiwa estimated the chief Thanet Munnoy said on cost of damage to her belongings October 7. The meeting has been at about 30,000 baht. set for October 10. “Everything in my house was Dropping anchor on coral reefs destroyed or damaged by the fire,” is illegal, and carries a punishment Lack of moorings is one reason anchors have been dropped on coral at Racha Yai Island. Photo: Sourced she said. of up to four years in prison, a moorings in the area. Last year, lem at all. I actually already had a yet to be identified. Thalang Police case investiga- fine of up to 40,000 baht or both, we tried to solve the problem by plan drawn up to add 20 more “Hopefully, I will be able to tor Chatree Chuwichian said his explained chief Thanet. adding moorings at Siam Bay, moorings around Koh Racha Yai, complete the project within a officers will be looking into the Chief Thanet admitted that the Batok Bay, Tue Bay and Khonkae which will cost about one million year. Until then, I will be sending cause of the blaze. fundamental issue was a lack of Bay, but many of them were dam- baht,” chief Thanet said. DMCR officers out to the island “We have contacted experts to moorings around Koh Racha Yai. aged because they were However, the project is still in to find and charge those opera- investigate the real cause,” he said. “I understand that part of the overloaded and the ropes broke. the planning stages and the exact tors who are dropping anchor on – Thawit Bilabdullar problem stems from a lack of “We are not ignoring this prob- locations for the 20 moorings have the reefs,” he said.

5.5k 10 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 Lese Majeste: Two convicted, one released by royal pardon THAILAND’s controversial Lese Majeste law is making waves again after the appeals courts over- turned two acquittals on charges of defaming the monarchy. But the same week, high-pro- file Lese Majeste prisoner The pickup was carrying 24 people Surachai Danwattananusorn when it crashed. Photo: The Nation praised HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s graciousness after he was released through a royal par- Two pregnant don, The Nation reported. On October 1, royalist yel- women, 15 low-shirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul was sentenced to others killed in two years in prison at the ap- peals court after it ruled to overturn an earlier acquittal. horror crash Mr Sondhi was convicted for TWO of the 17 people killed in a a speech he made at a People’s single vehicle accident in Buri Ram Alliance for Democracy rally in on Monday were pregnant women. 2008, in which he quoted parts of The mostly Lao-national pas- a speech made by another Lese sengers were killed when the Majeste convict, Daranee “Da Tor- pickup truck that was carrying pedo” Charnchoensilpakul. them smashed into a tree in Ban In July 2012, Mr Sondhi was Dan District. acquitted of the charge when a The truck, which was carry- court concluded he had no inten- ing 24 construction workers, tion of defaming the monarchy. skidded off the roadway on a The appeals court later rejected straight stretch of road in dry the ruling, saying that by repeat- conditions. ing what Ms Daranee had said, Mr “No other cars were involved. Sondhi ended up spreading re- Sondhi Limthongkul was convicted for a speech he made during a yellow-shirt rally in 2008. Photo: The Nation At this point, it’s likely the driver marks defaming the monarchy to fell asleep while the vehicle was people who had not yet heard Technology Ministry and cyber kindness and graciousness. Without travelling at high speed,” Col them, thus was guilty of commit- police had insisted that the IP ad- a royal pardon, I would have served Suthee Setthawong said in an ting the crime. dress belonged to Noppawan’s another eight years in jail,” he said. interview. Nevertheless, Mr Sondhi was notebook computer and that a Mr Surachai, a former commu- The driver, named by police as immediately bailed for 500,000 password was needed to access nist insurgent and a red-shirt Chawalit Thavornkham, was baht pending further appeals. the web board. leader, also thanked the govern- believed to be taking an alternate The following day, the appeals The prosecutors asked the ment of Prime Minister Yingluck route to the border checkpoint to court overturned another Lese court to punish the defendant se- Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu avoid police detection. Majeste acquittal. the remark had come from her verely in order to set an example. Thai Party for “never abandoning” Seven passengers were injured, In January 2011, Noppawan computer, it could not be proved One day later Lese Majeste con- those convicted of Lese Majeste six seriously. Tang-udomsuk was found not that it was Ms Noppawan who vict Surachai Danwattananusorn offenses. Police found a tablet of meth- guilty of posting a defamatory posted it. was released by royal pardon af- He said that he planned to re- amphetamine in the driver’s remark about the monarchy on However, the appeals court dis- ter spending 17 months in turn to his home province of pocket and a bottle of alcohol next the Prachatai web board five agreed. It said experts from the Bangkok Remand Prison. Nakhon Sri Thammarat to be to his seat, Col Suthee said. years ago. It ruled that though Information and Communications “I am happy to receive royal treated for a number of illnesses. Krathom legalization on the table THAI authorities are considering legalizing krathom, a leaf with psy- choactive properties that is currently listed as a controlled substance, The Nation reported. The leaf, popularly used as a drug in the South, is thought to have painkilling properties and a stimulant effect. It was banned by the Thai au- thorities about 70 years ago because it was used as an opium substitute, and an opium monopoly provided the state with huge amounts of income, the Nation reported. But now, there is talk of bring- Cops continue to make arrests over krathom possession. Photo: The Nation ing krathom back as a legal remedy, particularly as a way to use of krathom for economic ben- already been seized this year and help people ease off methamphet- efit if it decides to continue most of the users were farmers amine addiction. including the plant on the narcot- and workers between the ages of The Office of the Narcotics ics list. 15 and 24. Control Board (ONCB) will con- An ONCB report estimates that The report said that in Australia sider several options: remove 404,548 people in Thailand used krathom was described as a herb krathom from the list of banned krathom in 2011, and of them, containing controlled substances – narcotics; declare it is merely a 200,000 were in the South. alkaloids – while in the US, krathom psychoactive substance; or come The report also stated that was openly sold in shops for about up with ways of maximizing the 11,339 kilograms of krathom has 1,000 baht per packet. October 12 - 18, 2013 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 In brief… Child brides on the rise Rakhine violence leaves 5 dead, more than 400 homeless FIVE people were killed and at least 482 rendered homeless in the week-long civic unrest that ended on October 4 in Myanmar’s Rakine State. By Hariati Azizan More than 100 homes, three re- ligious buildings and a petrol IN MALAYSIA, girls under the age godown were burned to the of 16 cannot legally drive or buy ground by rioters in the melee. cigarettes. They can’t even watch Authorities detained 44 suspects, certain movies or go clubbing. But including two women, involved in they can marry – lawfully at that. the violence. The suspects detained And many are increasingly doing include 37 Rakhines and two so, according to statistics from the Kaman ethnics, said senior police Malaysian Syariah Judiciary De- officer Kyaw Tint. partment (JKSM). – Eleven Media Group In 2012, there were around 1,165 applications for marriage in which one party, usually the bride, Sorry, no apology was younger than the legal mar- Of grave concern are the health risks young wives are exposed to if they conceive too early. Photo: Sam Nasim HONG KONG Chief Executive rying age. The Syariah Courts Leung Chunying finally got to approved 1,022 of them – an in- early or forced marriages, at the lems, difficulty in accessing edu- options that will allow our young meet Philippines President Benigno crease on the 900-plus marriages Human Rights Council last week. cation and loss of childhood and to achieve the fullest extent of Aquino at the APEC Summit in Bali, involving at least one Muslim mi- However, JKSM’s data shows adolescence,” said SIS legal of- their potentials. Indonesia, on Monday. nor that were approved in 2011. that child marriage is very much ficer Kartina Mohd Sobri. “There is also a risk to the Leung, however, failed to get As of May this year, JKSM re- rampant in Malaysia. Given the significant number, physical health of girls who marry the apology his people have been ceived 600 marriage applications, Sisters in Islam said it was the Government needed to review and conceive too early… As a re- demanding since eight of his com- of which 446 had been approved. shocking that child marriage still the provisions in secular, custom- sult, we have under-aged girls in patriots were killed during a In Malaysia, the legal minimum existed, because of loopholes in the ary and Syariah law that currently Malaysia today who die of ma- bungled hostage rescue operation marriage age is 18, but it is 16 for marriage laws and a continuing permitted girls under the age of ternal health complications during in Manila three years ago. Muslim girls. Those younger than belief that girls should be married 18 to marry, said United Nations delivery,” she said. “But we do extend our sincer- 16 can marry with the consent of off once they reached puberty. Population Fund (UNFPA) Malay- “This is unacceptable, and ef- est condolences. Again, we the Syariah Court. “We stand by the UN findings sia program adviser Saira forts must be taken to provide expressed our deepest regret that Malaysia, along with over 90 that child marriage is harmful to Shameem. genuine alternatives and lifesaving it’s so contrary to how we treat other countries, adopted a United children and girls, in particular, are “We need to develop alterna- choices to these young people.” visitors in our country,” Aquino Nations resolution to end child, vulnerable to abuse, health prob- tives and more progressive – The Star said. – Philippine Daily Inquirer 12 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS October 12 - 18, 2013 In brief… Somalia joins US gets debt-ceiling jitters fight against By Andy Sullivan terror, says PM PRESIDENT Obama’s administration says a SOMALIA’S prime minister said US default would be “catastrophic”. Econo- on Sunday his government was mists say not only could it plunge the country working with international partners into recession, it could prompt another global and neighbouring states to combat financial meltdown. the terror group al Shabaab, in the To many Republicans, however, the pros- first remarks by the government pect of the world’s lone superpower juggling since Saturday’s raid by US forces its bills doesn’t seem so bad. The US could on a militant base. muddle through without a debt-ceiling increase “We have collaboration with as long as it kept up with interest payments the world and with neighbouring and a few other priorities, they argue. countries in the battle against al “We are not going to default on the public Shabaab,” Prime Minister Abdi debt. That doesn’t mean that we have to pay Farah Shirdon said when asked if every bill the day it comes in,” Republican Rep- his government was aware of the resentative Joe Barton of Texas said on CNBC raid on the Somali port of Barawe, on Monday. south of Mogadishu. Mr Barton’s position could reflect a genu- ine disagreement with warnings by Wall Street and Washington analysts or he could be Beijing official downplaying the default to gain tactical advantage in negotiations with President probed over son’s Barack Obama. But Mr Barton isn’t an outlier. Nearly every Republican in the House of lavish wedding Representatives voted for a bill in May that CHINA’S anti-graft watchdog is would direct the Treasury Department to Global financial services firm Lehman Brothers’ head office in New York. Some Democrats believe investigating an official who spent prioritize bond payments and Social Security that a US default could trigger another global recession. Photo: David Shankbone more than 1.6 million yuan retiree benefits over other obligations if The plan also may not be workable in a prac- showing Democrats they are not particularly (8.2 million baht) on a lavish three- Congress failed to extend its borrowing tical sense. The US treasury handles four afraid of going right up to – or over – the edge. day wedding for his son, Chinese authority. Republicans say that approach million transactions a day, and separating some The uncertainty has weighed on financial state media said, the latest step in would minimize the fallout if Congress fails of them out would be practically impossible. markets. The CBOE Volatility index (VIX) – Beijing’s most recent crackdown to raise the debt ceiling before the Treasury “It’s mind-boggling. I don’t a measure of market tur- on waste and extravagance. Department exhausts its borrowing authority know what to say,” said Tony bulence called the “fear on October 17. Fratto, a Republican and a index” – has risen by Both past and present Treasury former Treasury Department nearly 50 per cent over the Maldives set for officials and Wall Street analysts reject that official. past three weeks amid view out of hand as naive at best. That may not be the point. fear of a default and anxi- new election In order to make sure bond payments and By presenting a plan to deal ety over a related THE Maldives Supreme Court on Social Security checks went out on time, the with a possible default, Repub- government shutdown Monday annulled the September government would have to delay other payments lican lawmakers can show that took effect on Octo- 7 presidential election results and by days or weeks. That would send a massive voters they are taking steps to minimize any ber 1. “With each passing day, the market set a new vote for October 20 economic shockwave through military contrac- potential fallout. becomes more restless,” said Leo Grohowski, after a candidate challenged the tors, hospitals, and other entities farther down And as the October 17 deadline approaches, chief investment officer at BNY Mellon Wealth outcome, citing irregularities. the priority list. they may gain a negotiating advantage by Management in New York. – Reuters UN begins dismantling Syria’s arsenal UN SECRETARY-General Ban destruction of a complex chemical Ki-moon on Monday told the Se- weapons program involving mul- curity Council that the international tiple sites spread over a country team of experts who will oversee engulfed in violent conflict, which the dismantling of Syria’s chemi- includes approximately 1,000 met- cal weapons team will number ric tons of chemical weapons, around 100 and will likely require agents and precursors,” Ban said. help from UN member states. The operation would be dan- An advance team of experts UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon gerous because personnel would from the Organization for the Pro- Photo: Reuters need to move “across active con- hibition of Chemical Weapons warheads and bombs unusable. frontation lines and in some cases (OPCW) with UN support person- The demolition work is due to last through territory controlled by nel on October 6 oversaw Syrian until mid-2014. armed groups that are hostile to forces using blowtorches and “The mission will be expected the objectives of the Joint Mis- angle-grinders to render missile to support, monitor and verify the sion,” he said. – Reuters October 12 - 18, 2013 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Top beach resort named in Phuket

DUSIT Thani Laguna Phuket, Thai- Spa, and marked the upscale Asian land (DTLP) was commended as operators first property opening in “Asia’s Leading Beach Resort” at Dubai. InterContinental Hotels & the World Travel Awards Asia & Resorts, Air New Zealand, Conrad Australasia Gala Ceremony, held and Malaysia Airlines were among recently in Dubai. the top brands to emerge victorious Graham Cooke, World Travel Awards President and Founder (3rd left) The renowned five-star property from awards ceremony. presents awards to Peter Komposch, GM, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. was selected from among 14 prop- Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia; The World Travel Awards cel- erties nominated in the category. The Oberoi Lombok, Indonesia; The ebrates its 20th Anniversary this year Asked about what he thought el- Oberoi, Bali, Indonesia and The St and is acknowledged across the evated DTLP above the rest, Peter Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia globe as the ultimate travel acco- Komposch, General Manager, com- In addition, Dusit Thani Laguna, lade, celebrating those companies, mented that his property’s ideal Phuket was also awarded as organizations and brands that are location was the main factor. “Thailand’s Leading Beach Resort”, pushing the boundaries of industry “We’re right next to the ocean while also bagging the honors as excellence in product and service. and when you emerge from the “Thailand’s Leading Golf Resort”. In the Asia section of the rooms, there are shaded [areas with] “These [awards] were really event, InterContinental Asiana trees, you can walk right out onto earned by our team in Phuket. We Saigon Hotel was one of the big the beach... and it’s rarely ever worked together for this,” Peter winners, taking the title of Asia’s crowded,” he said. exclaimed. Leading Hotel, Leading Confer- Other nominations in this cat- One other Phuket property was ence Hotel and Leading Business egory were: Alila Villas Soori, recognized at the Dubai gala, Hotel. The title of Asia’s Leading Indonesia; Amanpuri, Thailand; namely, Indigo Pearl, Phuket, which Airline went to Malaysian Air- Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan was commended as “Thailand’s lines, while the title of Asia’s Villa Resort & Spa, Thailand; Leading Boutique Hotel”. Leading Hotel Brand went to Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui; It should be noted that Dusit InterContinental Hotels & Hotel Vila Ombak, Indonesia; Thani Laguna Phuket was also Resorts. Voters from around the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, nominated as “Thailand’s Leading world selected Singapore as Thailand; InterContinental Samui Spa Resort”, but this category prize Asia’s Leading Meetings & Con- Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand; ended up going to Le Meridien Khao ference Destination. Karma Kandara Resorts, Indonesia; Lak Beach & Spa Resort. – Phuket Gazette TEAM PLAYER: Peter Komposch (2nd left) gave credit to the staff at Dusit Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, The awards gala was hosted by Thani Laguna Phuket for earning the two accolades. Photos: Supplied China; The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & All winners: worldtravelawards.com 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY October 12 - 18, 2013 Building for sustainability One man’s vision to build a sustainable eco-resort in Phuket

By Richard Randall cases, designed as conceptual think in the future? models that are far from cost Well obviously there will always THE earth possesses a finite amount effective. We have been shown be those who want concrete of natural resources – ores, timber, that by spending “X” on a wind skyscrapers. But what about the oils, for example – but our demand turbine we can save “Y” – a small smaller resort projects? Maybe we for those resources is growing amount of electricity. Yet people can start to offer alternatives to exponentially. It is time we start often scoff the minute an “eco- the concrete box rooms that looking at serious alternatives to minded” project is suggested. Yes, most mid-priced hotels and resorts help reduce the amount of waste we yes they all say – but it will cost offer now. produce in our quest for ever more than it will practically save. This is my dream plan – to more buildings. What if it could be demonstrated build a harmonious, Balinese- It doesn’t take a great deal of that an attractive construction, an style resort – consisting of imagination to visualize the amount appealing and beautiful place to stay bungalows set in gardens with of pollutants produced when native plants and herbs around a turning oil into plastic or how lake-like-swimming pool. This much rock is dug up to extract dream project would be a single steel bar or alumi- built predominantly from num window casing. natural, long lasting, I have recently allowed non-manufactured a mid-sized condo materials, or to put project being built it another way... The earth bag construction method requires minimal manufactured materials and minimal skilled labor. Photo: KaneJamison.com locally to dump their dirt! waste materials on The method I case, the earth will harden into in the commercial world. my property to be am talking about durable clay bricks. This It is only by demonstrating that used as a land fill. is a variation of method creates both a very these ideas can be translated into I have already the time-tested strong structure that can in fact actual profits will these systems accumulated around rammed-earth have far greater resistance to be taken up and implemented on 200 cubic meters construction. earthquakes than traditional a wider and globally beneficial of broken block, As its name methods of construction, but it scale by the industrialists and cement, packaging, suggests, this also has fantastic thermal and entrepreneurs of this planet. Well tiles, plastic pipe off- literally means sound insulation qualities as well, researched figures suggest that cuts, wooden forms building from com- keeping the structure cooler and my proposed eco-resort project and so on, and their pacted reject soil. therefore more efficient in its would offer investors returns project is far from finished Building block by usage of electricity. exceeding 40 per cent per annum It’s time we woke up and block as our ancestors Not only can these units be over a four year period, and even tried to educate ourselves to did with traditional building built with minimal manufactured greater in the long term. new methods of building that are methods know as “Cob”, materials and completely without all The resort itself will offer more harmonious with nature, less which have been used through- the waste and pollutants, but they the public an opportunity to wasteful and kinder to our out the world for centuries. also require very little skilled labor. stay in a beautiful resort at a environment. There are methods could be built that is not only This particular method is Hence, this method can also be used far lower cost than anything that exist right now that that if we harmonious with nature but could “Earth bag” construction, where to help disaster struck areas to comparable in the area. It will can start to implement, would also be low-cost, save on waste, grain sacks are filled with rebuild, once global awareness of vastly reduce the amount of waste, be kind to our environment, the reject soil – which is the method is achieved. and pollution, and thus free our- practical and could be shown to be normally discarded or used in I am appealing for help to selves from our dependence on a profitable and economically land fill – then compressed into make this dream come true. I am manufactured materials. sensible option? Would people sit blocks and stacked, rather like currently looking for investors for Eco-minded projects have been up and start to listen then? Would sand bags damming up a the project or sponsors who can studied, and in a few isolated that start to influence how we flooding river. Although in this help donate materials or cash and possibly manual labor or design contributions as well. All will help towards the construction of this project on land secured in a hot spot close to Laguna, in the Bang Tao beach area, an ideal location for a resort project. I also plan to conduct workshops to teach these new skills to the public. The goal of the project is to A building constructed from demonstrate that an eco-conscious rammed earth. Photo: Bomun resort can, using this construction method, be both harmonious to generate awareness, create local nature and pleasing to the eye, knowledge of these designs and while maintaining functionality building methods. Much of the and at the same time, save costs actual profits (outside of any and have an extremely low business investments to the environmental footprint. project) thereafter will be put Contrary to most other towards expanding this awareness appeals, where one-off projects and developing future resorts of are developed that then require a similar nature and further even more donations to maintain promoting environmentally aware them, this project aims to projects. demonstrate a feasible economic model for future businesses to Richard Randall is a Phuket based follow, by demonstrating that environmentalist and entrepreneur. an eco-minded design is an If you would like to know more attractive alternative to standard about his eco-resort plans or are building methods and will not only interested in investing or donating save the investors money, but be to the project he can be contacted equally profitable. This is the only by email at [email protected] way we will see any real changes or by phone on 087 884 0644. October 12 - 18, 2013 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY October 12 - 18, 2013 Bumper to bumper in Myanmar IN WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Everywhere you turn in Yangon, there is a historical piece of real estate. Photos: Bill Barnett Phuket’s property guru sips coffee, contemplates real estate future of Yangon THERE is nothing quite like raw, Sindead O’Conner, not even the fall naked ambition. Well not exactly, and rise of Southeast Asia’s last but that’s perhaps best left for great success story could revamp another time and place. Last her career. Thank goodness we week I found myself straight in are over all that loris talk. the middle of boomtown – a few hours. Lucky me. Over the past year the Yangon, Myanmar. The hype following Myanmar country’s international gateway Stopping off as I usually do for these days is almost befitting for a Yangon has continued to see an an afternoon coffee at the histori- permanent set of paparazzi, all set influx of high profile global busi- cally-twinged Strand Hotel, the to capture those star-studded ness people (see how non sexist smiling waiter pulled out his highs, lows and in between mo- we can be) and politicians. On smartphone and showed me a ments. I can only imagine if Miley the negative side, the picture of the chipmunk-like, Cyrus showed up in the country, government’s effort to bring on former US President Jimmy though they might somehow lower-cost cars and the ensuing Carter who I had just missed by frown on public twerking. As for chaos on the roadways makes me feel very Phuket high season – stuck behind a tour bus and going nowhere. You can no doubt imagine this. And yet primed up in the buzz, a very ordinary three-star hotel VINTAGE: Believe it or not, this is actually the Yangon General Post Office. charges more than a hundred dol- lars and try a top place, with a Still hotels are getting built: A down to valleys when the multiple of two or three. new Novotel in Yangon, and the flooding comes. These days speculation, like joint-venture landmark Peninsula Perhaps the largest elephant in the demand, are running down the site with Yoma is at least seeing room is the ongoing ethnic violence, street stark naked with blind am- some hoarding covering the which is the single biggest country bition. I’m purposely avoiding property. Bangkok-based Victor risk for foreign investment in more twerking references. Real Pang from ACCOR, who heads Myanmar. Welcome to a journey estate remains arcane and up development in Myanmar, without maps. complicated in a country cut off told me that he has inked eight Yet as I took an afternoon off for decades and yet there is deals across the country for from work and spent time movement in refining looking at the old colonial ownership, at least to the buildings from the late level where you can lease 1800s and the turn of that land for fifty years and century, it’s hard not to have two 10-year options. love the strangeness of This of course is predi- one of Asia’s great cated that you can find trading posts. freehold non-government The city is alive with the STREET SHOPPING: Yangon street book shop – old school style. land that has no ownership ghosts of Orwell, Kipling disputes. Start looking at and Maugham. Yet my those lovely old histor- very own personal favor- ical buildings or former ite is Pablo Neruda and his government structures epic story Widower’s vacated once the powers Tango, which turns to that be moved on to the failure and ruin amidst a newly-minted capital, stunning backdrop. Naypyidaw. Things have OLD BUT STILL GOLD: Yangon’s numerous colonial- For Yangon, what now turned very complex age buildings remain in use today. happens next, after the with bidding and structur- rain remains a blank sheet ing of deals. various in-house brands, but the of paper? For those closer or For residential properties, bank developers are all local groups. further away, you must visit, and loans are limited to one year and the Seasonality still comes into visit soon, as there is no other market is debt starved. Good news play, with the beach areas place in Asia quite like it, for remains that currently under review virtually slammed by monsoon better or worse, it’s still one of is a condominium law that may weather and usable months the region’s great cities. grant up to 30ish per cent of the really only being seven or eight units for foreign ownership, but this at best. For Yangon, the rains Bill Barnett is the Managing Director of may take time. It’s not exactly clear hit the city hard and drive hotel C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted how much time. occupancy rates from peaks through C9hotelworks.com. October 12 - 18, 2013 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Kvik-start your future Danish kitchen brand Kvik is seeking new partners as it expands into Thailand

THE Danish kitchen brand Kvik, is driven by the philosophy of known for its high-quality, low “providing the best possible prices and fast delivery times, has service and helping our custom- rapidly expanded its presence in ers to make their dreams for a fun Thailand over the last year and and functional kitchen come true.” is on the lookout for business The company takes a similar partners in Phuket. approach with its partners, Kvik Associate Thomas Sorensen providing strong ongoing sup- explained that as part of Kvik’s port, training and marketing to current expansion, the company ensure that they can create their is offering and unprecedented own successful businesses. support package to its new business “Kvik’s business is based on partners. The business module on strong relationships with our offer will include comprehensive partners in which we train, supply business academy training, sales and support each of our partners support, IT systems, all supported using the same hard-won experience by an intensive marketing and and expertise that has brought promotion campaign. us huge success across the “This is to ensure the best European markets. Our core values, possible platform for our new which we pass on to our partners, partners to succeed in the Thailand are all about giving customers the market. We have gone from two to best experience with our products 11 stores in the last 12 months and services,” said Mr Sorenson. and another four are under “Kvik’s popularity in Thailand A SOCIABLE DESIGN: Kvik pays great interest to people’s lifestyle and behaviors and have designed kitchens to construction. It is still possible to is based on its European success, compliment them. Photo: Kvik become part of the success – we along with our great Danish follows function. Kvik pays great of preparing food, this are looking for potential partners all design history. Thais connect interest to people’s lifestyle and ritual is at the center of over Thailand,” he said. with Kvik products because behaviors and have designed all cultures and families The Danish kitchen brand they are contemporary, smart, kitchens to compliment them. do it while enjoying a has been a major player in the fashionable, imported kitchens – “Take our ‘Sociable Kitchen’; laugh, and often even European market for more than 30 offered at a surprisingly low with its large multifunctional work a deeper conversation,” years and is rapidly increasing its price,” he said. island placed in the center of the he added. market share in Asia. According “The charm of Danish design room, it becomes the beating heart “Kvik’s Danish to Mr Sorenson, the company’s is their innovative, contemporary of the home. Where family and designed kitchens are strong push into the Thai market design – where form closely friends can gather and share the task crafted to ensure people have a more enjoyable experience when cooking. Our products are high- quality, durable and affordable, allowing everyone to own their own ‘cool’ kitchen,” he continued. With the posses- sive increasingly Thomas Sorensen, Kvik Development Director, strong presence in Asia-Pacific. the Thai market, Mr Sorensen said that now was the the perfect time for motivated ideal time for people consider- partners to make a successful ing becoming partners with Kvik business knowing they will have to get on board and grow along our full support,” he concluded. with the company. – Phuket Gazette “We consider Thailand as our home market in the region If you are interested and would and we are planning to expand like to be a part of the Kvik our business across Asia. This Family, please contact Thomas is why we are setting up Sorenson for more information. production and warehouse Email: [email protected] or mobile: Kvik’s Danish designed kitchens are crafted to ensure people have a more enjoyable experience when cooking. facilities in Thailand. It really is 084-926 0318 Tesco Lotus flood update TESCO Lotus Corporate Affairs flood situation and has prepared affected so far, with no other stores Director Salinla Seehaphan has detailed contingency plans, such as flooded despite high water levels in announced that in the current maintaining stocks of essential items the area. flood situation, Tesco Lotus’ top such as noodles, tinned fish and According to a press statement, priorities are to keep stores open for garbage bags. Backup distribution Tesco Lotus is committed to help customers and maintain adequate plans have been developed to its people and its local communities stocks of essential products. ensure products are delivered affected by flood, and has been one During the great flood of 2011, to customers in difficult situations, of the first companies to give help. Tesco Lotus staff were universally such as enabling vendors to deliver Recently, the company gave ass- praised for their efforts in support- directly to stores, and using istance worth over 450,000 baht to ing their communities by keeping alternative routes to avoid flooded affected communities in the five stores open and keeping them areas. Many stores now have taller provinces of Si Saket, Surin, Ubon stocked with food and other protecting walls and improved Ratchathani, Prachinburi and essentials. water pumping equipment in the Saraburi. This assistance to com- Over the past two months, Tesco wake of the 2011 floods. Only its munities is ongoing, it read. Lotus has closely monitored the Ubon Ratchathani store has been – Phuket Gazette 18 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION October 12 - 18, 2013 Signs of chaos THAILAND can claim credit for some of Southeast Asia’s most high-profile land transport boondoggles, yet often overlooked is the long-standing and scandalously in-your-face inadequacy of the Transport Ministry to provide drivers with one of the most basic motoring necessities: accurate and informative road signs. We live in an age of amazing geographic technology. Cars, cam- eras and other electronic gadgets come equipped with global positioning satellite technology capable of providing real-time spa- tial information with almost pinpoint accuracy, at least for those who take the time to use it. We suspect that the powers-that-be in the Land Transport Department and other responsible agencies are not among them. It would be impossible to estimate the number of lost man-hours, mega-liters of wasted petroleum and amount of sheer frustra- tion resulting from poorly conceived, badly maintained road signs throughout the Kingdom. The problem spans national, regional and local dimensions and demonstrates a lack of co-operation and integration among the numerous agencies involved. In rural areas, important road signs are typically covered with moss or obscured by vegetation. In most cases, such problems could be easily solved with the most meager of budgets and buckets, sponges and gardening shears. Yet they go ignored, giving our highways an appearance of decay and neglect that is particularly striking in contrast to all of the colorful advertising signage that is allowed to compete for our attention. Where they are legible, road signs are often inaccurate, if not completely misleading. As just one example, route marking signs invariably fail to indicate whether segments of national high- Demolition crew free of charge ways are heading north or south, east or west. Here in Phuket, authorities seem more interested in raking Re: Gazette online, Phuket beach Airport bus wasn’t in additional income from “official” road signs guiding motorists encroachers face Kamala Friday to private-sector businesses than getting them from any generic deadline, October 3 meant to succeed “Point A” to “Point B” as quickly as possible. A lot of volunteers would be Indeed, the most basic form of geographical literacy appears happy to pull down all illegal Do you have an opinion to voice? Re: Gazette online, Phuket Airport lost to the people who authorize, design and install road signs. structures on Phuket’s beaches. Email [email protected] bus service still struggling, Why else is the island littered with signs indicating “turn right” Just ask for it and it’ll be done… October 6 or “turn left” to get to Phuket, when the entire province is and quickly. I would expect jail time for It was designed to fail. The Phuket? These guideposts are mind-boggling even for local resi- Asterix theft, more so if they have a crimi- conclusion will be, “You see, we dents; one can only imagine what it must be like for newcomers Gazette forum nal record. Send the message loud tried, we did our best, but we trying to get their bearings. and clear! couldn’t make it work. So we have Foreign readers who cannot read Thai may be misled into think- Fine on the beach Skip to stop the service!” And back to ing that the root of the problem is a matter of important Gazette forum the old system… information being “lost in translation”. That is hardly the case; Juergen Schenker Re: Gazette online, Phuket beach the situation is equally appalling in the vernacular. Facebook Much has been written and said about Thailand’s readiness for encroachers face Kamala Friday Oxygen truck posed the terms of the Asean Economic Community agreement set to deadline, October 3 grave danger Taxi mafia brutality launch in 2015. A good place to start would be to appoint a road If the local administration is sincere in cracking down on en- sign “czar” to overhaul, standardize and lend some simple com- Re: Gazette online, Tanker truck is clearly islandwide mon sense to road signage throughout the country. croachment on Kamala beach, the best way is to fine the businesses vapor prompts Phuket scare, October 7 Re: Gazette online, Phuket taxi a few thousand baht a day until mafia probe targets Kamala, they remove the illegal structures. Seems to be a lot of vented oxygen, granted the driver is right. Rawai, October 3 Seafarer Divers Charlie Phuket I think everyone knows of the Facebook Oxygen does not explode, but it does cause combustion in a big blockades against any kind of way. No way would I be any- non-local-gang transport service Waters ran deeper where near this truck, one spark at a number of Phuket hotels, and than reported and... well, the driver will never of the brutal beatings of tourists need to be cremated. and outside drivers who try to use Ever seen what a small amount or provide such services. Re: Gazette online, Phuket floods of oxygen does when a spark is These stories have gone world- clear, but landslide strikes afore se- dropped in it? wide on newspaper websites, vere weather warning, October 7 DSI Watcher YouTube, and elsewhere. But un- There was nothing ‘minor’ Gazette forum til this DSI investigation, I don’t about the flooding in Kamala think many people knew just how yesterday – the filling in of the pervasive the brutality is. swamp that acted as a natural Airport bus, we need It seems to be in operation now sump for the village left nowhere you, don’t give up at almost every hotel on the island! for the water to go. It was nearly Unbelievable. 2 meters deep in some places be- Re: Gazette online, Phuket Airport Andy Harrison fore a digger turned up to cut a bus service still struggling, Gazette forum way into the drains. October 6 Mister Ree Mr Prakob ‘Su-su!’ Don’t give Rooms with a view Gazette forum up. Phuket needs people like you. Without forward thinkers like you, mean no more view Ladyboys must pay our future is bleak, void of tour- ists and bankrupt. Re: Gazette online, Phuket Property: Re: Gazette online, Phuket Get your website working and Best of the best 2013, October 3 ladyboys pickpocket Swedish tour- keep it optimized. People are Without a doubt there are many ist, October 3 Googling transportation options very nice properties on Phuket. This is a good opportunity to while standing in the queue at However, the price to be paid once again test the tourist court. I Immigration. for this is that more and more of would expect the 5,000 baht to be They do not want to be ripped Phuket’s beautiful green land- Volume 20 Issue 41 repaid and an extra 5,000 baht for off. Keep it up! scapes will disappear. time lost on their holiday. If they Captain Jack Chiara scream poverty, sell their motorbike. Gazette forum Gazette forum October 12 - 18, 2013 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 19 It’s all about drugs

The new Phuket Provincial Police Commander, Ong-art Phiwruangnont, 59, is from WHEN I arrived in Phuket, I saw Yasothon. He graduated from the most beautiful vistas I’ve ever the Royal Police Cadet seen – the gorgeous beaches here. Academy and has spent his Phuket is a world-famous tourist The epidemic of drownings warrants shock tactics. Photo: Nick Walker destination because of these entire career in the police force. beaches, and generates a lot of Before coming to Phuket, Maj income for Thailand through tour- Gen Ong-art was Provincial Scare the Chinese safe ism. That’s why the first thing I’ll Police Commander in Nakhon A FEW weeks ago I was swim- do is focus on tourist safety. ming at Racha Island, in Batok During the year that I’ll be Ratchasima. Bay. When I got out past the By Leslie Porterfield working on Phuket before I Here he talks about why his priority is eradicating drugs breakers I found myself face-to- retire, my first priority will be to from Phuket, and why gambling should be legalized. face with a Chinese man on a Do you have an opinion to voice? improve safety for tourists and boogie board. He immediately Email [email protected] locals, and the way to do that is struck up a conversation with me, to focus on illegal drugs. model. I will be the role model of I actually think it could be ben- asking where I was from. The Chinese are a captive I hate drugs; I have absolutely a non-corrupt officer for all the eficial to open some casinos in After determining that I do not audience. One reason they are zero tolerance for them, and I’m police in Phuket. Thailand. The times I’ve visited speak Chinese and have no plans flocking here in record numbers not willing to negotiate at all when To do that, I need to get in neighboring countries, I’ve seen to visit China, he shifted tack and is that Thailand is one of the few it comes to drug cases. touch with all the officers on the a lot of Thai people in their casi- started naming some of my fa- popular tourist destinations that A lot of drug dealers have met island. I intend to visit every of- nos. The way I see it, gambling mous countrymen: Barack Obama, allows them to get a visa on their end because of me, either ficer in Phuket, both low and is an accepted activity in many LeBron James, Michael Jordan. arrival. The TAT and the Phuket because I shot them during a raid high-ranking, so that they can get places – a normal part of life. In Having cemented our bond in this government needn’t worry about or because after they were to know me. a way it doesn’t really seem fair way, he invited me to swim far- scaring them off. In fact, a bit of arrested and tried, they were sen- As you might imagine, lower- that other countries have casinos ther out into the bay with him. scaring might be in order, and I tenced to death by a judge. ranking officers tend to feel but we don’t. Images of drowned Chinese speak from experience. Drugs cause all kinds of prob- awkward talking with higher- If gambling were legalized tourists came quickly to mind. On the rim of the Grand Can- lems. To start with, they affect the ranking officers. I don’t want here, and properly regulated, it “Can you swim?” I asked. yon in the US, at the head of emotions and behavior of the Phuket police to feel this way. We could generate a lot of income for “Yes,” he said, and after the perhaps every trail leading down people who use them, never in a are all working together, and if us. Of course, we’d have to en- briefest pause he pointed down at into the canyon, are posted grim good way. Drug-users either turn someone is a straight cop, he is sure that people didn’t cheat, and his boogie board. warnings of the fatal risk of hik- to crime or become lazy. If they worthy of my respect, regardless didn’t run off when they owed What exactly that gesture ing too far in the extreme heat hold jobs and are lazy, they are apt of his rank. debts. And players would have to meant, I’m still not sure, but I without sufficient water supplies. to deliver poor service, which can While I won’t compromise show self-control. decided it was not in either of our The National Park Service empha- adversely affect the business they whatsoever when it comes to To my mind, gambling is dif- interests to swim deeper together, sizes its point by posting work in, and by extension, the drugs, there are some issues which ferent from drugs or corruption. and I bid him adieu. photographs of people who have economy. I can be flexible about. These tend Drugs affect peoples’ physical On October 1, Lin Hunhing, a died while hiking there, and they Drugs are also one of the to be aspects of local culture that and psychological health, and 30-year-old Chinese tourist on a are careful to note that some of causes of corruption within the are deeply entrenched, and in these along with corruption cause day trip, drowned in the same the victims have been young and police force – for example, when cases I think it’s up to me to adapt. trouble for other people. Gambling waters. He was the fourth Chinese athletic; one was a marathoner. officers take under-the-table One example is gambling. I know is not like that. Also, gambling can tourist to drown in Phuket since Those photos had exactly the money from dealers. Corruption that there are a lot of illegal lotter- be controlled. June 18. Tourists from China have desired effect on me. of all kinds slows down devel- ies in Phuket, but they’ve been Nevertheless, right now only been drowning here at twice the So how about creating a bro- opment, which also affects the going on so long that I don’t think legal lotteries are permitted in rate of any other nationality. chure with pictures of the dead, economy. I can put an end to them. Thailand, and we must abide by The challenge of attracting visi- names, ages, and brief circum- So getting rids of drugs has all That doesn’t mean it’s now the law. tors to our lovely beaches while stances of drownings, to be sorts of important repercussions. okay for illegal lotteries to open My overall goal in Phuket is to at the same time warning them handed out by tour companies? In terms of corruption, another public shops, just that they should create a place where law-abiding about our dangerous waters might We want tourists to come here, thing that’s important is to pro- be discrete as usual. If they are not, people feel happy to live, and seem an impossible marketing but we want them to go home vide officers with a good role police will have to make arrests. where criminals do not. challenge. But is it? again too.

Can I put a foreign litical, sexual or offensive to any group of people. When in position, ad on a tuk-tuk? it should not touch the PLTO How to deal with a water thief Is it legal for a European company sticker on the tuk-tuk or the tuk- After two months of unreasonable we will issue you a letter saying selves. However, if that is not pos- to advertise its product on a tuk- tuk company’s logo. water consumption – as much as so, and you can take this to the sible, you may file a theft tuk? The ad would be made in a When the tuk-tuk owner comes twice the monthly average during police to file a theft complaint. complaint at the police station. printing shop in Phuket. to see us, he should bring the my six years’ tenancy – I discov- Because the water you bought We will inspect your property mock-up of the ad as well as an Cobra ered that my neighbor is stealing from us is your property, we do with the Waterworks Authority of- A4 size copy of it. We also need a Phuket water from my kitchen pipe. not have the authority to fine or ficers and if the evidence supports letter from the company request- Whom can I report this issue to charge your neighbor. it, charge your neighbor with theft. Somsok Poknaungnong, an ing to put the ad on the tuk-tuk, and how will it be handled? When you come to our office, and proof that the owner is indeed officer at Phuket Land Trans- Not so happy tenant bring the original and a copy of the owner of the company. portation office replies: Wichit your identity card or passport, and Yes, it is possible for a foreign Once we receive all the docu- the original and a copy of your company to advertise on a tuk-tuk. ments, we will consider the request. Amnat Wichain, an officer at water bill. You will need to negotiate the cost the Phuket Provincial Water- Our office is located near the directly with a tuk-tuk company and works Authority (PWA), Bang Wad reservoir, and is open supply them with a mock-up of the replies: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Fri- ad, then the company will come to The first thing I recommend day. Or call us at 076-319173. us to have the ad approved. you do is contact us so we can We do have some restrictions inspect your property and con- Sermpan Sirikong, Phuket which you should keep in mind. firm that a theft is taking place. City Police Superintendent, Above all, the ad must be safe for You could contact the police di- replies: road users – it should not be dis- rectly, but they will need to The first thing we recommend tracting – for example, not have contact us in any case. in a case like this is for neighbors Get an inspection before going to blinking lights. It should not be po- If the evidence points to theft, to try to settle the problem them- the police. Photo: Anita Martinz 20 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 ENJOY RETRO STYLE NIGHT OUT!

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PATONG POOLSIDE Properties HOUSE AT PRIME STUDIOS SINGLE HOUSE For Rent PLACE VILLAGE 54sqm, maid, WiFi, cable, FOR RENT/ SALE from 25,000 baht per month. Tel: 080-052 8082 (English & Thai). Email: phvcondo@ aol.com

APARTMENT PATONG 140sqm, fully furnished. 2 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms plus stor- Near Heroines’ Monument. age room. Spacious living and In Thanapa Park View vil- Furnished, aircon, 3 bed- dining with Western kitchen. lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq rooms, cable TV, kitchen. Large balcony. Full aircon, wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 25,000 baht per month WiFi, UBC ready. Quiet loca- bathrooms, a kitchen, a with 30,000 baht deposit. tion near Nanai. Long term: carpark and a garden. Tel: 086-607 7493. 20,000 baht per month. Tel: Rent: 11,000 baht per 084-185 8536. month. Sale: 2.25 million baht. Contact owner. Tel: SUPER LUXURY VILLA 089-615 9719. Email: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, this KAMALA [email protected] huge 900sqm property offers Pool 14m. 3 bedrooms, 3 the finest sea views in Phuket, bathrooms, furnished. Rent: state of the art games room, 30,000. Sale: 12.2 million POOL VILLA home cinema, etc. Cape Yamu. baht. Tel: 087-382 3058. IN CHALONG 300,000 baht per month. Tel: Email: kradanresort@gmail. 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, 082-420 3270. com shared pool, landscaped gar- dens, aircon, WiFi, cable TV, KATA OCEAN VIEW water included. 12-month con- CONDO tract, available December. KATA OCEAN VIEW PHUKET VILLA 5 CONDO IN KATHU CONDO Fully furnished, seaview and VILLAGE Sorry, no pets or kids. Email: non-seaview apartments, avail- [email protected] FOR RENT Fully furnished, quiet, seaview, able for long-term rental. From Kata Hill. Tel: 086-281 9311. WALK TO KATA BEACH 19,000 to 40,000 baht per Email: [email protected] New gorgeous furnished KATA NOI HOLIDAY month. Located on Kata Hill. RENT CONDO quiet 2 bedrooms, 3bath- Tel: 076-330641. For further de- Superb 2-bed, 2 1/2 bath- APARTMENT PATONG rooms home. 30,000 baht tails, please see our website at rooms, large terrace, sea view, 1 bedroom, 54sqm, fully per month. 25,000 baht for 2 www.oceanic-global.com months. Tel: 081-472 1010 beach 2 minutes walk. Email: equipped, quiet location with (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] pool. Tel: 081-892 1621. [email protected] CONDO AT Short or long-term rent, RATCHAPORN PLACE fully furnished, swimming STUDIO APARTMENT CONDO @ COZY HOUSE NEAR IN PATONG NAI HARN pool, fitness center, quiet PHUKET MARINA and secure. 12,000 baht Livingroom with kitchenette, 2-bedroom pool villa in Royal per month. Please call. separate bedroom and bath- Phuket Marina,195sqm, fully Tel: 093-742 6801. Email: room, aircon, UBC ready, free furnished, WiFi 85,000 baht/ [email protected] WiFi, quiet location, western month. Tel: 076-296029, 089- For sale. Price: 4.2 million standard, nicely furnished. 185 5318 (English & Thai), 089- Long term: 11,000 baht per baht. No agents! Not fur- PATONG STUDIO 203 9270 (English & Thai). Fax: nished, with 4 aircons, 3 month. Tel: 084-185 8536. 076-296029. Email: aood16@ RENT / SALE In Kathu for rent or sale. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hotmail.com Nice and clean studio, 10,000 Near Phuket Country Club kitchen and car park. Be- baht per month, 300m to beach, NEWLY MODERN A high-grade built house, fur- Golf Course. 36sqm, fur- hind Kajonkiet International fully furnished. Tel: 088-846 3467 TOWNHOUSE B.L. APARTMENT nished and conveniently lo- nished, aircon. 1 bedroom. School on Chao Fa West (English). Email: sellingcartel@ 18,000 baht/month. Fully fur- At Kathu, 1 bedroom, 1 living cated minutes from Rawai Rent: 13,000 baht per Road, 5 minutes to Central hotmail.com nished 3bed, kitchen, aircon, room, aircon, cable TV, ADSL, month with 1-year contract Festival. For short or long- and Nai Harn Beaches. 2 fridge, bedding, sofa, hot wa- hot shower, swimming pool, spacious bedrooms with en and common area in- term rent, 16,000 baht per PALAI BEACH ter. Available now. Tel: 085- garden and car park. Rent: month. Call to see 087- suite bathrooms. 1 guest toi- cluded. Sale: 1.75 million We have a house with two apart- 055 9576, 089-892 6174. 7,000 baht per month. Tel: 081- 270 9093. let. Aircons. Large living-din- baht. Tel: 089-472 9118. ments for long term rent. Some Email: intira.boonsith@g 692 3163. ing room. Telephone line with mail.com ADSL. Free water supply seaview, private area, fully fur- and garbage removal ser- nished. Each apartment is 75 vice. 22,000 baht per month. sqm. with 2 bedrooms, living CONDOS IN PATONG Tel: 087-383 0936 (Khun Nui). room, and kitchen. Rent: 27,000 Both at Phuket Palace and Email: hunt17@hotmail. baht per month. Tel: +46-070- Patong Tower. Long term only, com 688 4995, 080-147 1400. Email: newly renovated and well fur- [email protected] nished. Tel: 081-892 1621. October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

DELUXE TOP-FLOOR Property Property Accommodation 1 BED Accommodation NAI HARN 2-BED Services Services Available The Trees Residence, Ka- Wanted BEACH CONDOS mala. 1 year min: 23,000 baht Terrace, 2-bed and 2- Wanted per month. Tel: 084-130 3234 bath, shared pool, garden, BUILDER CAN (English). POOL VILLA WANTED free WiFi, beach 3 min- WORK NOW BEAUTIFUL 4 Wanted in Rawai/Nai Harn area: utes walk. Email: resort Home construction, repairs, BEDROOM HOUSE [email protected] ELECTRICIAN BEACH APARTMENT 3 bedrooms, fully furnished, se- renovations at fixed prices. Tel: 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms, Nice beach studio for rent cure villa with Western kitchen 081-892 8526 (Khun Peter). Electrician needed to seaview house in Kuku. For long-term. Please email for and pool. Must be in a quiet area. For further details, please see check and determine prop- rent at 35,000 baht per further info. Tel: +41-79-337 40,000-50,000 baht per month, 1 HOUSES 1 OR our website at www.phuket- erty power, need to install month. Sale at 8.7 million 8631 (English). Email: mde month bond, 2 year contract. Tel: 2-BEDROOMS besthomes.com generator and hook up. baht. Tel: 081-787 2201 [email protected] 088-760 5003 (English). Email: Tel: 087-884 8972. Fully furnished, WiFi, cable (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] TV, pool. From 13,000 baht HOSPITALITY MGR. phuket8@hotmail. com AVAILABLE KATA BEACH per month. Tel: 089-475 5 minutes walk from the beach. 1200 (English & Thai). Hospitality GM for all types of VILLA WITH Southern Fried Rice Guesthouse Email: info@welcome-inn. pre-openings from A-Z, also Property PRIVATE POOL (Trip Advisor Winner 2013). Offers com management of resorts, es- 4 BEDROOM ROCK Wanted big rooms from 600 baht (low We are looking for a 2-bed- tates, condos, marketing, in- HOUSE, SAI YUAN season) including continental room villa with private pool terim management, feasibility 4 bedrooms, 5 bath- breakfast. 1,200 baht (high sea- from 12 December to 12 studies. Email: resortgm@ OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE rooms, big garden, fully Household son) includes airport pickup. 5- January 2014 on Phuket gmail.com WANTED furnished,. Long-term night stay, WiFi, water and beach Island. Southwest pre- Items rent: 40,000 baht per Office/Retail space wanted towels provided. See comments ferred. +41-79-651 3602 month. Tel: 081-787 2201. HOTEL/CONDO asap. Approx 20sqm. In Ka- on Trip Advisor. Tel: 081-894 8446. (English). Email: orca_67 Email: phuket8@ hotmail. MANAGEMENT mala/Surin area. Tel: 082-521 Email: [email protected] @hispeed.ch com SAMSUNG FRIDGE Asset management + pre- 7745 (English). Email: mr www.southernfriedrice.com opening services by experi- [email protected] Two doors, as-new condi- enced hoteliers. Email: resort tion. 8,500 baht. Tel: 084- [email protected] ORCHID KATHU POOL VILLA Holiday 443 5050 (English), 087 - VILLAS, CONDOS AT HEIGHTS FOR RENT KATA, KARON Homes & 026 9914 (Thai). HOME RENOVATION Serviced apartment. Studio, 1 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gar- Successful property and rental bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- den, swimming pool, in a very Villa Rentals We provide services: home management company seeks and pool renovation, sauna rooms, rooftop pool, free WiFi. peaceful and secure compound. additional villas/condos. Email: Tel: 076-203208, 081-892 0038. Long-term rental only. 45,000 HITACHI FRIDGE and stream room construc- [email protected] tion. Tel: 084-191 1288. For For further details, please see baht per month. This price in- DISCOUNT R-W691FMSX. 180x80x further details, please see our website at www.orchid cludes Internet, maid once a SEAVIEW 3-4 75cm. Jan 2012, 4 doors, our website at www.homere WANTED VILLA FOR kathuheights-phuket.com week, pool service every 2 BEDROOMS external water dispenser, in- novationphuket.com LONG-TERM weeks, and gardening once a October and November end ternal ice maker, perfect month. Email: aom.phongpan condition. Sale: 25,000 Looking for a villa for long-term NAI HARN BUNGALOW of low season price. Tel: 085- lease ~ 50,000 per month. Pref- @gmail.com 237 1007. Email: patrickf baht (new: 39,900 baht). Tel: PDS PHUKET DRAIN Nice bungalow for long-term rent, 081-720 4334. SPECIALIST erences are: Hillside location, [email protected] Security, Kamala to Bang Tao, quiet location, fully furnished, 2 At Phuket drain specialists, we Pool, Single story. Tel: 080-319 beds, 2 baths, aircon/fans, cable PATONG SEA VIEW can guarantee that you will re- 9255 (English). Email: 425 TV, WiFi internet. 15,000 baht HOUSE / APT ceive a quick and efficient service per month. Tel: 087-891 7408, [email protected] Stunning new furnished KAMALA BEACH Household for everything from blocked drains 087-292 5309 (English & Thai). Patong seaview house (or GUEST HOUSE to drain repaires to pipe replace- Email: gillies18567@hotmail. Services apartment) for long lease. Private, quiet guest house, ment, our team of highly qualified APARTMENT / HOUSE com Three en-suite bedrooms. for two accommodation. 2 staff have a wealth of experience NEEDED Huge lounge and balco- bedrooms apt 2,800 baht/ in dealing with blocked drains, Our customers need urgently PHUKET HOME nies. Gloss white fitted night & 1 bedrooms house we operate a 24hr emergency apartment rentals up to 25,000 MAINTENANCE DELUXE kitchen. On Andaman 2,000 baht/night. Kitchen, service and ensure a quick re- baht per month, and house rent- Renovations, house repairs, BEACHFRONT Mountain. House only Euro bathroom, aircon, sponse time when you ever have als up to 40,000 baht per painters, tilers, electricians, CONDO 45,000 baht a month. TV, DVD, ADSL, parking, a blocked drain you will know who month. For long and short-term plumbers, carpenters, built-in 2 bedrooms, also 1 bed- Apartment only 18,000 baht swimming pool. Tel: 076- to call. Phuket drain specialists contracts. Only Kata, Karon, construction. Fluent English- room, kitchen, lounge. The a month. Tel : +44-788-548 385909, 087-277 5216 we guarantee we will beat any Rawai, Nai Harn, Chalong. Tel: speaking boss. Free quotes Point, near Central Festi- 8091(English). Contact Ron (English & Thai). Fax: 076- quote. Tel: 081-090 9516 (En- 082-420 7052. Please call or given. Tel: 084-193 5124. val, many facilities. Tel: Crane at craneprop@hot 385909. 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LISTING FRONT OFFICE / REPRESENTATIVE ADMIN Tropical Properties is expanding Thai national office man- its business and is urgently re- ager. Must speak & write quires a listing representative. English. Good salary + Candidates must have good benefits. Send CV. Email: knowledge of English, written THAI TEACHER [email protected] 2 WAITRESSES NEED LADY NEEDED and spoken. Must also be able CALL CENTER. to work with computer (Microsoft WANTED DRIVERS Qualified Thai teacher wanted Office) and have own transpor- Good salary. Speak English. Want native English speak- Three experienced motor- for small Kindergarten. Email: OFFICE ASSISTANT tation. Tel: 087-882 2856 (En- Thai national only. Tel: 085-783 ers only for call center (U.S. bike and car drivers, [email protected] For property and car rental. 0141. Email: liam@phuketfit. Bus Hrs.) sales positions based in Patong, go all Required: good English, driv- glish). Email: luc@phuket-tropi- cal-realestate.com com and tel reception pos avail. around Phuket. Tel: 093- RUSSIAN LADY SALES ing license, work indepen- Full and part time. Call for de- 768 4939. dent, flexible, Thai national. PHUKET DIGEST WANTED PERSONAL ASSISTANT tails. Tel: 093-779-5224 (En- Russian and English speak- Office at Boat Lagoon. Send MAGAZINE Tropical Properties real estate is glish). Email: steve.8888.j ing/writing. Tel: 081-968 5963 CV to Claudio at claudstrey We need Sales and Marketing ADVERTISING SALES urgently looking for Personal [email protected] (English). Email: c@bayshore @gmail.com staff, Thai national, good En- WANTED Assistant/Office Manager. Must Salary 20,000 baht plus com- projects.com glish skills, good benefits. Send have very good knowledge of CV to PhuketDigest @gmail. mission and gasoline. Working CUSTOMER spoken and written English, and on Monday-Saturday from OFFICE MANAGER com PIZZERIA STAFF RELATIONS REP basic accounting and good com- WANTED 8.30am - 5.30pm. Tel: 089-474 Thai male wanted, in Patong, Must speak and write En- puter skills are essential. Must be CLEANER WANTED 4704. Please call or send email know English and have com- Pizzaiolo Patong Beach. glish. Thai national. Good able to organize and work inde- Located on Surin Beach. Flu- to [email protected] puter skills. Tel: 081-088 cooks, waitress, barten- Salary. Email: info@phuket pendently and be in a position to ent spoken English, cleaning der. speak English, Thai na- 1451. start work almost immediately. fit.com and helping in the villa. Con- tional only, good salary. SHOP MANAGER Thai national only! Tel: 087-882 tact Jariya. Tel: 081-367 7965 Urgent need shop manager PROPERTY RENTAL Contact Mathias. Tel: 084- 2856. Email: luc@phuket-tropical- (English & Thai). Email: 322 4816. for boutique shop in Surin, flu- ASSISTANT SALES REP. ENGLISH - realestate.com [email protected] ent in English. Send CV to Tropical Properties is hiring a SPEAKING [email protected] rental assistant with experi- We require a sales rep to ence. English, written and build relationships and gen- PROPERTY MANAGER spoken, is a must. Good sal- erate sales with any suppli- Thai national. Must speak & ary and commissions for the ers involved in the destination write English. Good Attitude. right person. Must be able to wedding market. Excellent Salary + commission. Send start very soon. Thai nationals commissions paid. Tel: +61- CV. Tel: 088-413 8122 (En- only. Tel: 087-882 2856 (En- 03-9551 8955. Email: angela glish & Thai). Email:phkreal glish). Email: luc@phuket- @wedsaway.com [email protected] tropical-realestate.com

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THAI NURSE DRIVER 16,000+, STAFF WANTED NATIVE ENGLISH Thai nurse. Will be trained in COOK 15,000+ New Beach Club in Surin Beach TEACHER detox. must speak English. Private villa. Thailand area. is seeking for positions; Manager, Need experienced preschool Thai national. Good salary! Thai national only. Basic En- Supervisor, Waiter & Waitress, teacher 10-14 children, start Email: [email protected] glish. Contact Todd. Tel: 089- Beach boy, Chef. Fluent spoken immediately, Chalong, 40hr 005 0700. Email: toddplay English and helpful with team week, send resume to phuket @hotmail.com work. Tel: 081-367 7965, 081-271 [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGNER 5415. Please contact by send- Senior Arts/Creative/Graph- ing CV to Catherine or Jariya at ics designer Experience with MARKETING [email protected] or SEEKING A SALES Adobe CS Suite, Photoshop, MANAGER call. MANAGER Illustrator, Dreamweaver re- Thai only. Min 2 years experience We are a foreign company quired. Fluency in English re- at vacation or holiday club, or specialized in manufacturing quired. Tel: 093-779-5224 similar field. Salary + bonus + fashionable natural-fibers tote (English). Email: steve.8888.j com. Tel: 076-376186, 088-450 FOREIGNER bags. We would like to develop [email protected] 1833. Email: george@david SECRETARY our business in Thailand and vacationclub.com WANTED are looking for a Sales Man- Looking for a foreign na- ager / Sales Representative. ACCOUNTANT tional secretary who has a Job Description: Finding and FITNESS TRAINER driver’s licence and can WANTED Thai or foreigner, start immedi- contacting potential clients. speak very good English. Taking orders and managing Experience required. ately. English is a must, Thai Email: web@bayshore payment. Arranging product Please send CV to be an advantage. Full or part projects.com deliveries. considered at info@ time. Tel: 087-897 0501 (En- phuketfit. com Check glish). Email: aleksa@thai- Position Requirements: Living evagroup.com out our website: www. OFFICE ASSISTANT in Phuket. English speaking. phuket fit.com WANTED Prospecting and sale skills. If you are interested, please MARKETING STAFF To aid in graphic design and send resume to factory@kal Motivated, English speaking. administrative work.Thai na- oes.com Thai national only. Salary, com- tional, able to communicate DETOX / CLEANSE mission, bonus. 4 staff + leader. clearly in English. Computer CONSULTANT Tel: 0 76-376186, 088-450 1833 skills required. Marketing and REAL ESTATE STAFF Experience working in (English).T Email: hr@dvcpro design skills preferred. Willing- WANTED detox, cleanse or spa. Must perty.com ness to learn. Basic administra- We are looking for many staff speak English. Thai national tive skills (email, Word, Excel) to work with us in the pro- only. Good salary. Email: MARKETING Please send your resume to gressing and increasing [email protected] Check MANAGER [email protected]. branches at Rawai and out PhuketFit website for Thai national only. Experience Patong. more www.phuketfit.com required. English speaking. 1. Secretary/Receptionist: Salary, bonus, commission. SALESPERSON Thai female. Email: hr@dvc property.com WANTED SECONDARY EP 2. Sale/Rental Manager: Thai VACANCY Must live permanently in or foreign national, male or fe- male. ELT Phuket is looking to appoint MAID / HOUSEKEEPER Thailand and organise own residency status. Must a qualified, enthusiastic and Expat (American) requires an Both positions require: good speak fluent Thai and En- experienced teacher of English experienced housekeeper/ personality and outgoing glish. Must have experience (M1-4) to start at PPAO Ban maid with good English and communication skills, en- selling food/alchohol to ex- Taladnua School, as soon as Thai- speaking ability. Cooking thusiasm, fluent written and ecutive chefs and purchas- possible. Applicants must have experience a plus and can be spoken English, good basic ing managers. Experienced a minimum of a bachelor’s de- live in or live out. Experience computer skills, own car is in food service. Must have gree plus a recognised teaching letters and recommendations an advantages for Sale/ own car. Only people meet- certificate (TEFL). Please email from previous employers are a Rental Manager position. ing all above criteria need a letter of application and CV. must. Top notch salary will be Good salary and commis- apply. Please send resume Email: bantaladnuaep@gmail. paid for the right person! Con- sion! Tel: 076-388444. Please to [email protected] com tact Robert. Tel: 089-765 3126. send resume and recent photo to: info@harvest-pro perty.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER What we are looking for is a great all-rounder as this job has multiple roles. You will need excellent com- puter skills to manage op- erations and you will be as- ACCOUNTANT COOK WANTED sisting with the sales and Thai or foreigner, start immedi- For Bar&Restaurant in marketing activities of the ately. English is a must, Thai Karon. Basic food. Training company. Thai nationality an advantage. Full or part provided. 085-655 9008. 30 years old with an excel- time. Tel: 087-897 0501 (En- lent command of English. glish). Email: aleksa@thai- evagroup.com OFFICE ASSISTANT University degree or proven Thai national, female, 25-40 experience. People man- years old, self-motivated and agement skills. Outgoing, RECEPTION WORK attention to details, enthusi- committed and energetic. Thai female for hotel, asm for learning new things, Prepared to work in good communication skills in Patong & travel across the Nanai Road, English and computer skills required, English and good computer lit- island. Email: info @news eracy (Microsoft office). Tel: paperdirect-phuket. com good wage and commis- sion paid, holidays. Call for 076-613680, 087-267 3747 Find out about us on (English). Fax: 076-613680. www.newspaperdirect. more details. Tel: 088-444 7801. Send CV to helena@phuket com abc.com

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COFFEE & GELATO DISTRIBUTOR BOUTIQUE MASSAGE COLD ROOM Wanted: A driven distributor SHOP FOR SALE FOR SALE 2 group coffee machine and grinder, 7 gelato showcases HOTELS IN PHUKET FOR SALE for a very popular line of Dan- Patong. Located Nanai Ready to work. Main- and 16 pans, 2 gelato mak- ish alcohol products. Tel: Road. 7 beds. Fully stocked. tained every 3 months. ers / pastuerisers, 2 kitchen Contact: realestate.luxuryphuketholidays.com 089-026 3688 (English). Equipped with high end fur- For more information, cabinets, all in new condi- Email: Rchrdhearne@ya niture. Well presented. Rent: please call 080-538 4735 tion, only 12 months old. Tel: hoo.co.uk 20,000 baht per month. Re- (English & Thai). Email: 087-894 1384 (English & luctant sale: 400,000 baht. [email protected] Thai). Email: milnelaur2@ MAY PLAZA, SOI TA-IAD CHALONG Please call 087-073 4233 FITNESS CENTER or send email for more infor- aol.com 9x4sqm commercial space. GUESTHOUSE FOR SALE mation to judgedread73@ Start from 10,000 baht per 22 beds, pool, with parking Club Asia Fitness, Phuket’s hotmail.com SNOOKER & month. 1 year payment in Leading Fitness Center. For on 1.5 rai of Chanote land. COFFEE MACHINE BABY FOOT Call for photo/info. Tel: 089- FOR SALE advance. Tel: 095-759 5323. sale: 8 million baht or nearest For sale. Snooker: like new offer. Tel: 089-126 5671, 087- 729 8365. Email: sudaves HOTEL + RESTAURANT As-new coffee machine, 45,000 baht. Baby foot: 275 3614 (English), 080-698 [email protected] FOR SALE IN PATONG all attachment, grinder KATA NIGHT PLAZA 2,500 baht. Located at 5021 (English & Thai). Email: Chanote title, central posi- etc. 1-door fridge for sale Southern Fried Rice, the Patong. For more informa- [email protected] tion, new building, 4 years also. For more informa- popular guesthouse with tion, please send email to www.clubasiaphuket.com RESORT old, 20 rooms, reception and tion, please call 085-655 40-seat restaurant and 8 [email protected] FOR LEASE restaurant fully furnished, lift. 9008. rooms, 5 minutes from Kata Beach. For sale or rent. Trip 32 million baht negotiable. Advisor Winner 2013. Tel: PROFITABLE BAR Contact Stefano. Tel: 086- Business 081-894 8446. Email: sfr FOR SALE 279 8175 (English/Italian). Contact Ning. Tel: 084-840 Bulletins Opportunities [email protected], www. Beautiful, newly reno- southernfriedrice.com vated bar in the heart of 1566 (Thai). Karon (Patak Road). OCEAN VIEW HOTEL Yearly turnover 3.5 - 4 BEAUTY SALON FOR SALE million baht. Tel: 086-283 QUICK SALE SPONSOR A CHILD PROFITABLE Fully furnished beauty sa- 7020 (English). Email: In the heart of Patong. 20 The Phuket International BAR & GRILL 1km from the beach, 3 stars lon, 75sqm for quick sale. brian-christensen@mail. rooms well furnished, Women’s Club is a volun- hotel. 10 apartments and 14 300,000 baht. Foreign cli- com fully operational with very teer organization raising rooms, 1,200sqm, pool, bar. ents. Busy area. Tel: 090- good occupancy rates. funds for educational For more information, please 154 6115. Email: aselia89 6-year lease for 6 million scholarships. We rely call 080-528 1536 (English & [email protected] GUESTHOUSE baht + rental fee 150,000 on the goodwill of donors Thai). Email: nc.residence@ CENTER OF PATONG and sponsors – small gmail.com baht per month. Tel: 088- 15 rooms guesthouse for 765 0165. and large. If you would sale in center of Patong. 5 HOTEL like to put something MASSAGE minutes walk from beach, 15 BEACHFRONT back into the community Profit making Sports BUSINESSES minutes walk from nightlife. PATONG - RENT in which you live, contact Bar & Grill in Nai Yang ESTABLISHED Patong main road. 1.5 mil- Have 1 apartment with 1 BUSINESS FOR SALE us to find out more about Beach. Everything in- lion baht and 2 million baht. bedroom, kitchen and living For native English speaker giving a prize or being a cluded. Buy today, be Must sell both. Tel: 081-303 room for accommodation, includes premises stock and sponsor. Contact Carol. open tomorrow. First 2202. also 2 shops for rent at the training. Contact by email Please call 087-417 come bargain price, ground floor. Very good op- only. Email: jina949@gmail. 8860 or contact Sue. Tel: 950,000 baht. For more portunity. Tel: 076-290496, information, please call URGENT SALE com 087-277 6948. For more OF RESTAURANT 083-526 4485 (English). information please email 084-852 4257 (English). Taina Road, Kata. Tel: 090- Email: yohan_n@hotmail. us at info@phuketiwc. Email: bobcoppage@ SOLID CASH FLOW 176 7364 or send email to com com yahoo.com 34 ROOMS [email protected] Buy the business and take HOTEL 8-year lease for this 34- BEACHFRONT room guesthouse in Patong, PATONG - RENT Phuket. Plus the large res- taurant on sub lease pays you 175,000 baht per month! Please call Real Pro. Tel: 076-346875, 084-078 2753. The best location in Email: info.realpro@gmail. Patong Beach, seaview, com Please see our website fully furnished, 16 rooms, at www.realprophuket.com very good occupancy rates. Opportunities. Contact Mark. Tel: 080- INVESTOR NEEDED: 141 6040. MOBILE APP Zom Ammara, a famous Thai celebrity, is raising BANGLA BAR CHEAP! 6 million baht from inves- Absolute stunner! Cheap. tors to promote and mon- Aircon, 2 floors, 160sqm, etize on lady safety mo- contact for photos. Only 1.8 bile app project called million baht, full fitout. Good For rent or sale. 20m “GuardMe”. We will gain rent option. Bargain! Please from the beach, well-fur- US$4 million profit within call 087-881 7600. Email: nished, 38 rooms, swim- 3 years with celebrity [email protected] ming pool, restaurant, marketing strategy. parking, fully operational Please contact 02-673 HOTEL WITH with very good occupacy 9280, 081-381 5111. 24HR RESTAURANT rates. Opportunity. Long- Top location at Kata Center, term contract. Contact inside entertainment zone, Mark.Tel: 080-141 6040. GUESTHOUSE / BAR / for rent. 19 air-conditioned RESTAURANT rooms. Email: yongyut. Six rooms, all tenanted; [email protected] VERY POPULAR prime location – 2 minutes RESTAURANT to Jungceylon and 10 min- SPORTS BAR KARON Top restaurant in Ka- utes to Bangla Road. Lease: Newly renovated, trendy mala Beach for sale. 3+3, nothing to spend. Bar sports bar in Karon, Phuket. Please search by Goo- takings excellent, net 30,000 This bar comes fully equip- gle for "Grill Bill Ka- to 50,000 baht a month. ped with three large plasma mala". Tel: 081-089 0543 Price: 1.6 million baht. TVs, pool table, two bed- (English) or send email Please call 087-896 5219 rooms and website. Tel: +44- to iii_sunny_iii@yahoo. (English), 084-053 4365 (En- 20-8688-4544. Email: nm. com glish). Email: striker_1957@ windowcleaning@hotmail. hotmail.com co.uk October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

Business Products & Services Club Memberships Available Miscellaneous For Sale BUDS INTERNATIONAL BLUE CANYON SCHOOL & SLUSH MACHINE BAND IS LOOKING MEMBERSHIP KINDERGARTEN Our two-tank slush ma- FOR MUSICIAN MINI LATHE Blue Canyon life member- 35,000 baht. Tel: 080-718 Phuket's oldest international chines are great value for ship available. Contact Pete the money. We offer you 1686. Email: maxphuket@ child care facility. High-qual- Please call 084-349 2325. hotmail.de ity, time-proven schedule and the cheapest rate in Thai- Email: peter@lifecartoons. curriculum. Now in brand- land for both the machine com and the mix. A fantastic SOLAR PANELS new purpose-built school. Good condition. Used, 30 Experienced native English product which will give you an even better re- Computers baht per watt. Assorted from teachers to teach ages 1.5- 900 baht. Email: catcha123 turn. Inquire now or call We are looking for a gui- 10. Monday-Friday 8am- @gmail.com 5pm. Bus service available us 087-139 9225. Email: tarist, drummer and key- from Patong, Karon, Kata, info@funfoodthailand. board player. This is a MAC MINI WITH Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. com band for high quality/big MAC KEYBOARD Musical Tel: 076-384638, 080-624 events. Genre: pop, rock, Mac Mini A1347 (Windows 7060 (English), 087-278 5511 motown, little bit jazz/ 7 ). Mac Keyboard (WiFi) and Instrument (Thai), www.budsphuket.com blues. Available for 2 Magic Mouse (WiFi). Sale: FREE ITALIAN practice sessions per 22,000 baht. Tel: 085-790 ESPRESSO week, for 6 weeks, to 3391 (English). Email: t_rem MUSIC INSTRUMENT HOTEL BOOKING LIST MACHINE [email protected] Electric Brazillian guitar SERVICE prepare a show in a Coffee capsules ma- unique venue for every acoustic: 12,000 baht. Ampli- Hotel registration and moni- chine on loan, good or- Thursday. Besides that fier 1,200W and soundcraft STRESSED OVER toring on AGODA, Sawadee ganic Italian coffee, fair we will be booked for big Education Gigrac: 22,000 baht. Tel: PARTIES? and Booking.com Tel: 083- prices, 6 blends avail- events, festivals and 087-471 3407. 394 5863. Email: tperke@ Plan your party for all your able, direct import into weddings. We also have googlemail.com supplies at Party Always. Phuket. Tel: 076-374760, a recording studio to TEACHER FOR Personal We are located at Wana Park 088-768 1260 (English & produce/record our own TUITION Cherngtalay. Tel: 076-620 TATTOO REMOVAL Thai). Email: fepigada music. Keywords: seri- Services 166. Email: karen_leongsk We remove your tattoo. @yahoo.it ous about practice; open Mathematic Senior @yahoo.com.sg Please call 083-362 4144. to all music styles, dedi- Classes. Please call cated, team spirit, fun, 089-729 8852 or send MENTAL HEALTH humor, enthusiastic, en- email to mamoonbutt COUNSELOR ergetic. Our motto: It is [email protected] Experienced licensed (US), not about what you per- mental health counseling for form but how you perform children, adolescents and it. If you are interested, adults now available in please contact Brigitta. TEACHER Phuket. Email: parwgk@aol. Tel: 082-257 7102. LOOKING FOR JOB com American native English speaker looking for long- term employment in in- Pets BALI KUTA GOLF ternational school - MEMBERSHIP Bachelor’s degree & 1 share ACC x 3 golf TEFL & Lifeguard In- courses. Life swap / structor. Private lessons Phuket golf course. available: Young children Phuket Country / Laguna or business profession- / Blue Canyon. Please als. Tel: 092-371 4898 call 085-994 0364. (English & Thai). Email: [email protected]

PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB Dive Gear Family lifetime member- ship, transfer fee and this year's subscription. DIVE GEAR FOR SALE Price: 570,000 baht. Tel: ScubaPro Mark 10 with 076-283 288, 081-273 G250, pressure / depth 7326. Fax: 076-283288. gages. Decor BCD, with Air Email: keithmarshall747 2. Make offer. Tel: 081-091 @gmail.com 4335 (English). Email: ray_ [email protected] 30 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013

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HONDA ACCORD 1992 PAJERO SPORT TOYOTA AVANZA 88,000 BAHT Mitsubishi Pajero 2011, HONDA CRV 2.0 Black. New tyres, recently 2WD, turbo diesel. White, 4WD, OCT 2012 maintained, manual, good good condition, DVD, expat running condition. Sale: owned from new. Blue book. 88,000 baht. Tel: 084-446 820,000 baht. Tel: 087-281 8965 (English), 085-917 0451. Email: phil@helicam. 1046 (Thai). Email: harold asia [email protected]

Automatic. 6 years old HONDA CITY TOYOTA (2007). Sale: 320,000 FORTUNER baht (or next best offer). One owner. 30,000km, great 5 years old. Black color. Save 300,000 baht. 11 Tel: 083-391 6554. For condition, aircon, automatic. 90,000km. 3.0L. Full ser- months old, 13,000km. more pictures, please Sale: 350,000 baht o.n.o. vice history. Excellent New price: 1.295 million see our website at http:/ Tel: 086-595 8512. Email: condition. 850,000 baht. baht. Sale now: 995,000 /goo.gl/Dh1XpQ [email protected] Tel: 087-461 40 84. baht. Metallic gray. In- cludes navigator and rear camera. Urgent sale. FORD ESCAPE 4WD TOYOTA AVANZA 1.5L Please call 088-450 2010 MAZDA 2 For sale. Year 2011. 42,000 3005 or send email to ray HATCHBACK km. Perfect condition. Price: [email protected] Red, 1 owner, 33,000 485,000 baht. Please call 081-737 7334. km, auto transmission, PROTON CAR Rentals air bags, ABS, iPod in- 250,000 BAHT ONLY put, power windows/door Great condition, black Pro- locks with remote, extra TOYOTA ALTIS 2011 ton Savvy, 43,000km, buy di- loud horn and more. 1.6G. 29,000km, loaded, PMP CAR RENT rect from owner, only ser- NEW CARS 450,000 baht. Please Top model 3.0 XLT. Good full service guaranteed New car for rent. Toyota and viced at Proton, year 2010, FOR RENT call 081-085 4754 (En- shape, 2005. 98,500km. by Toyota. Sale: 600,000 Honda. For more informa- auto, 1.2L. Tel: 081-143 glish). Email: stephpkt@ 350,000 baht. Please baht. Please call 083-648 tion, please call 083-174 9824. Email: peterwo@me. gmail.com call 083-180 2410. 9695. 3880, 083-641 7654. com CARS FOR RENT We offer car rental at fair Pick-ups prices. Big discounts now for low season. For more in- formation, please call 084- 2012 TOYOTA VIGO 842 6147 (English & Thai). Short or long-term rent, PRERUNNER Email: [email protected] 15,000km. Black with leather delivery service, with interior. 820,000 baht o.n.o. good price. Please call Please call 084-625 8225 086-690 0626. Email: CHEAP CAR (English), 088-824 5325. [email protected] FOR RENT Email: Liquidpooldesign@ bigpond.com CAR FOR RENT TOYOTA VIGO B 3.0 D 2011 White Carry Boy fiber cargo box CBL 1970. Power windows, film, alarm, 17,100km, GPS track. Volume: 7.3m3. Load dimensions: 2.37 Short or long-term rent mx1.68mx1.85m. Max with first-class insur- load: 1.5 ton. 700,000 ance. Delivery service. baht. Sale now: 500,000 For more information, Available now in Cha- Wheels & Motors baht. Tel: 085-060 0033 please call 093-742 long. Please call 087-689 (English). Email: robert 6801. Email: thaidoodee 9679. Email: tasuwan@ @mystorageasia.com [email protected] hotmail.com Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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RIVA HULL FOR SALE BOATYARD OPENING 10 meters long, marine ply- Aluminum dinghy, 3.5m, Hard stand, 250 baht per wood hull (not completed) for Yamaha 6hp outboarder, 12L foot per month. Repairs sale. Tel: 081-968 3118 (En- tank, good condition. 50,000 done, fiberglassing, paint- glish & Thai). Email: info@pro baht. Tel: 082-415 1918 (En- ing, and stainless steel. carpentering.com glish). Email: pilotsparadise@ Tel: 082-839 7701. gmx.net BOAT FOR SALE 63FT PINISI KETCH Semi-rigid 150hp, 2-stroke, ANTI-PIRACY TASK FOR SALE trailer, 100 liter aluminium tank, FORCE Well equipped, looks great, GPS, Sonar. Price: 650,000 Bespoke anti-piracy solutions good condition. Must sell, only baht. Tel: 089-289 8628 for your yacht and crew, spe- 2.5 million baht. Tel: 086-690 (English), 080-144 6022 (Thai). cialized in the Gulf of Aden. 0444 (English & Thai). Email: Security task force on board [email protected] THAI WOODEN BOAT your yacht. Sail west with 36ft, Isuzu 110hp, radio, confidence. Tel: +1-954-762 Furuno Fish Finder. 300,000 7470. Email: asia.maritime. LIVE-ABOARD SALE baht. Tel: 083-102 7801. [email protected]

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Custom built for diving, com- pressors available, tanks included. Tel: 087-891 8912. Email: joe@similan-diving- safaris.com THE SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S

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28ft, registered for 15 pas- sengers. 200hp V6 Mercury motor, only 240 hours, re- cently totally restored. Per- SELLING YOUR BOAT? fect for snorkeling, diving SEAHORSE MARINE With high season just around JEANNEAU SO 35 36' TRAWLER (2003) trips, island hopping or water the corner, now is the right time taxi. Navigation system + 2007. Cummins 270hp die- to get her listed, Boatshed Many recent upgrades, new fishfinder. 5hp spare motor. sel, aircon, generator. Great phuket.com are always looking sails. Yanmar diesel, Thai Boat and motor in very good little boat! USD$99,950. For for new listings, big or small, registered. US$79,950. For condition. Located at Boat details contact Alan Giles. power or sail, to meet the de- details contact Alan Giles. Lagoon. Priced for quick sale Boatshedphuket.com Tel: mand for quality boats. Con- Boatshedphuket.com Tel: at 330,000 baht. Tel: 086- 084-842 6146. Email: alan tact Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 084-842 6146. Email: alan 747 9292. Email: claud [email protected] 6146. Email: alangiles@boat [email protected] [email protected] shedphuket.com 32 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013

Aircraft AIRPLAY ALTIS HAVE A PASSION TECNAM P-92 For Sale MICROLIGHT FOR AVIATION? - Price: 1.5 million baht Superb trike with Konig ra- If you have an aircraft for - Registration: U-B08 dial engine. Great economi- sale or an interest in avia- - Year of Manufacture: cal fun. Little used. Please tion and wish to learn 2002 YOUR HELICOPTER contact for more informa- how to fly or buy an air- Flying and owning your own heli- tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- craft or arrange a private - Equipment: Full stan- copter has just become possible. glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 flight, etc. Website: dard equipment Free complete flight instruction (English & Thai). Email: www.aeropromgr.com/ - Engine: Rotax 912- course with your purchase. [email protected] newsletter 80HP 350hrs. Email: [email protected] Please contact for more in- formation. Aircraft is based at Klong 15. Tel: 081-840 8418.

1999 ROBIN 2160i I would like to sell my Robin aircraft or trade it for a 4-seat Cessna or Piper (based in Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This is a well-equipped, two-seat aerobatic aircraft. Has the Christen inverted oil system. Excellent inside and outside. King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, KY197A comm, KN64A dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- sponder, CSPA400 i-com, FP5 fuel computer, CHT, OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 million baht. Please contact Thom. Email: thos_w@ hotmail.com

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Peter Gold and Noi (center), from The Stoned Crab Pub in Rawai, donated two fire suits to the Rawai Fire Dept in memory of September 11, 2001 tragedy. The Fire Dept was very excited to receive them, saying this was a very nice gesture. Noi said more suits would be coming their way in the near future. SUPERKIDZ TENNIS Thanyapura held a successful Superkidz tennis tournament last weekend. Almost 30 children from around Phuket and Phang Nga joined this competition. This weekend, come along to sup- port the kids at the Yonex Junior Tennis tournament at Thanyapura.

VEGETERIAN FESTIVAL CAMPAIGN Phuket Gazette Editor -Features, Maciej Tomasz Klimowicz (2nd left) and Vasana Subthavee, Assistant Manager-Classifieds (3rd left) received a white t-shirt from the Bangkok Phuket Hospital Marketing team. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013

CORNUCOPIA: Flavio Manzoni makes 220 flavors of ice cream at his boutique factory in Kamala. MAN OF MANY TALENTS: Executive Chef and ice-cream maker extraordinaire Flavio Manzoni. The ice cream man By Mark Knowles his boutique factory in Kamala. “When I came down here I Organics. We try to be artisan and are not quite ready for it,” he says. Hailing from Italy, and having worked at a resort and I tried the organic with our ice cream, for the If beetroot ice cream sounds HAVING your own ice cream worked for many years as a chef ice cream they had... I said, what is children mostly, as we sell to a bit extreme, don’t worry, Flavio factory... admit it, you dreamed in top resorts around the world, that?” Flavio recalls with a grimace. schools too. If children are going has scores of other sumptuous about it when you were a kid, but Flavio has always cooked and Confident he could do it better, to eat my ice cream, I don’t want flavors to tempt you. I was lucky sadly for most of us, life ends up sourced his ingredients following he soon set up a small production to put stuff that is too weird in it.” enough to be treated to just a getting in the way. For executive his personal philosophy – keep it facility in Kamala and began mak- For ingredients that can’t be small selection from his frozen chef Flavio Manzoni, however, simple and natural. He started ing his own ice cream in small found locally, Flavio sources them treasure trove; pistachio, this dream came true. Along with Manzoni Ice Cream three years ago batches. Three years on, he has from all over the globe. limoncello, mango, strawberry, his wife Gai, Flavio churns out as when he saw a market for artisan- just expanded to a larger factory “We get green tea in from coconut, rum and raisin, passion many as five hundred liters of de- style organic ice cream at many of and now makes ice cream, Japan, the vanilla comes from fruit, chocolate, and of course, licious, icy goodness a day from the luxury resorts on the island. sorbet and frozen yogurts in over Madagascar, but I buy it in Japan vanilla. After tasting them, I truly 200 flavors. too. Our pistachios are from regretted having given up on my “Yes, we make two hundred and youthful dream of owning my twenty flavors. Mostly I stock own ice cream factory. around 80 or so at any one time and Along with bulk ice cream I make the rest to order... whatever orders, Flavio also has an impres- the customer wants... I can make sive range of decadent handmade customized ice creams working ice cream truffles, as well as with other chefs too,” he says. specialty sorbets which he serves “When we get an order, we au natural – in the actual skin of make the ice cream the next morn- the fruit used to make them. ing and deliver it that afternoon, “We make our truffles with the next day. We don’t wait two Just a small selection of Flavio’s ice silicone molds. We do two or three days, none of that. We make it, creams, truffles and fruit sorbets. hundred at a time. Like our label it and boom.” hazelnut flavor... First we do one “We deliver all over the island Sicily and other ingredients from half, and then the other, then we [to] all the five-star-hotels, many countries.” put in some amaretto and put the mostly. We deliver here in Phuket, “Many chefs, they try to take two halves together and put it to Khao Lak, Koh Yao Noi, Phi something simple and make it too together in the chill blaster. We ICE CREAM DREAM TEAM: (L-R) Kotchakorn Leeweing, Flavio’s wife Monrudee, Martin Smetsers from Pura Organic and Flavio Manzoni. Phi island and Krabi. We even complicated. I like to make it make our limoncello, meringue and deliver to some of the island simple and natural. I believe that chocolate truffles this way. With resorts by speedboat,” he adds. if you have good ingredients you the sorbets, we have coconut Since day one, Flavio has tried don’t need much else.” flavor in its natural shell, mango to source all organic ingredients As a chef, he can’t help but in the natural skin and passion fruit whenever possible, and failing experiment with flavors and in its original skin.” that, the highest quality he can textures, and lately, he has been So now for the truly challenging find. Milk, his key ingredient, having some fun concocting question – with so many flavors to comes from the Dairy Home or- savory ice-creams using vegetables choose from, what is his favorite? ganic dairy in Nakorn Ratchasima, and herbs. Hesitating, Flavio answers: “The care of local organic food distribu- “We try to use organic fruit for most likely one is yoghurt with tor Pura Organic. the sorbets and we even use wild-berry. It’s an ice cream base “It’s all organic milk, this one vegetables. For example, with with the starter for yoghurt to give is farmyard certified, which buffalo milk, we add roasted it acidity and then the fresh berries. means that there are no added an- tomato and sometimes basil. It’s That’s what I like, a bit of sour, tibiotics, nothing. It’s a little more something different. Beetroot with maybe tamarind too.” expensive, but the taste is like real goat’s milk... white carrots... it’s milk,” he says. fun to experiment. But of course, If you would like to know more about “We get mangosteens and this kind of thing is not as popular stocking Manzoni Ice Cream email coconuts from an organic farm in as it is in big cities like New York [email protected] or Khao Sok, all through Pura and London; the customers here phone Khun Kay 0856693149 October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

Support the Navy League Phuket’s Community Service Projects. 1,500 baht in advance, or 2,000 PYSCPYSC PhuketPhuket YouthYouth WeekWeek && SailingSailing RegattaRegatta baht at the door. Call 087-266 7514 for reservations. Email: rucker4012 atat PhuketPhuket YouthYouth SailingSailing ClubClub @gmail.com

Oct 5-13, 2013, Phuket Vegetar- OctoberOctober 2121 -- 2626 Oct 29 - Nov 3, 2013, 9am-6pm, ian Festival. Phuket Thailand Open Powered This festival is an annual event By PTT 2013 held during the ninth lunar The Phuket Thailand Open will month of the Chinese calendar. attract top beach volleyball teams Though the origins of the festival from around the globe. Leading are unclear, it celebrates the teams to play in the tournament Chinese community’s belief are: Austria, Brazil, China, Ger- that a strict diet of vegetables many, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, will purify mind and body and Norway, Russia, Switzerland, constitute merit-making. Sacred United Kingdom and the USA. rituals are performed at all There will be intotal up to six Chinese temples in Phuket. The Thai teams taking part in the event, processions from each temple of which three are in the main draw show strict vegetarians, known and three in the qualifying. For as devotees, ostensibly possessed more information visit website: by gods, piercing their tongues, pentanglepromotion cheeks and other parts of the anatomy with sharp imple- Nov 8, 2013, 7pm-11pm, Indian ments. The devotees apparently Curry Buffet feel no pain and show no sign All you can eat, authentic Indian of real injury. and guests: 650 baht. Register at Training will be offered through in May 2013 and culminates in Curry Buffet at 499 baht net per [email protected] or contact Topper Sail Phuket, RYA Training the announcement of Thailand person. Come enjoy our cold Oct 12, 2013, 8pm-1am, Phuket Carole Dux on 076-316711. School and Thai National Coaches. best wine list at the Awards Mango and Strawberry Lassi with Latin Night, Calling all Latin The week will finish with a ceremony in October. Inquire our delicious Mutton Vindaloo, lovers and sexy senoritas… Oct 20, 2013, 6:30pm-11pm, 2-days Regatta on October directly with Jon Hyams on Dal Makhani, Bombay Aloo, The evening will feature free salsa Sunday Italian Buffet Dinner 25 and 26 with divisions for the 080-4718713 Mutter Paneer, Butter Chicken and lessons with former Usher dancer Savor our special Italian buffet Optimist, Topper, Topaz and mouthwatering Chicken Tikka, Sean Moonwalker, from 8pm. spread with a variety of choices Laser. We are also holding a Oct 26, 2013, 8pm-11:30pm, Samosas, freshly baked Naans and And from 9:30pm, after warming of antipasti, salads, pastas and beginners course on October 19 and Margaritaville-Parrot Head more. Navrang Mahal in Karon up your dancing toes, the evening pizzas, and a wide range of 20. Limited places, so book now to Party at Underwood Art Factory. Sea Sands Resort. Call 076286464 will feature a Latin inspired DJ set irresistible desserts at our award confirm your place. Interested in – including a mash-up of funky winning Italian restaurant, La joining the training week or two beats and pop favorites. The Trattoria. Priced at THB 1,320++ day regatta please contact Katy evening will feature 2-for-1 per person (food only) and 735++ [email protected] Mexican drinks all night to get for children aged 6-12 years or call 085 2159185 you into the Latin flava, as well (food plus free flow of soft as delicious tacos. For more drinks). For reservations, please Oct 24, 2013, 6-10:30pm, Wine information contact Annabel Fox call: 076-362 999, ext 7303 List of the Year Thailand on +66-76-324101 Awards 2013 – Bangkok. Oct 21 - 26, 2013 , 9:30am-4:30 The Wine List of the Year Thailand Oct 17, 2013, 11:30am-2pm, pm, PYSC Phuket Youth Week Awards is a National competition Phuket International Women’s & Sailing Regatta recognizing the efforts and exper- Club at Cape Panwa Hotel. Phuket Youth Week offers young tise among the hotels, restaurants, Another new and fascinating people the opportunity to learn cafes and wine bars in the location for our October lunch: the to sail and hone crucial skills development of wine culture historic Panwa House at the Cape in the sport, including starting in Thailand. The competition is Panwa Hotel. As usual, booking and finishing techniques, mark open to all food and beverage is required but all are welcome. rounding, boat speed and general establishments with wine lists. Members: 500 baht; non-members tactical skills essential to racing. The online registration opens

KHUN WOODY’S COMPUTER CLINIC

To celebrate the re-opening, re-furbishing and re-dedication of Sandwich Shoppe Patong, Khun Woody will emerge from quasi-retirement to put on a full Computer Clinic, Sunday morning, September 29, 10am to noon.

Topics: Windows 8.1 – the future of Windows and Microsoft and why Woody’s next machine will be a MacBook Pro. (YIKES!) After a short informal presentation, we’ll throw the floor open to any questions about anything at all. (XP? Internet? Roku? Kindle? Chromecast? Galaxy? iPhone 5s? Pirate software?)

It’s a chance to pick up where the Computer Clinics left off more than a year ago. Drop by and meet many of the best and brightest computer geeks on the island. Bring your questions, comments and tales of woe. Together we just might come up with some answers.

Mark your calendar and get there early if you want a seat – 10am Sunday September 29 at the newly updated, still fabulous, Sandwich Shoppe Patong. One day only, so don’t miss it.

Sponsored by the Sandwich Shoppes and the Phuket Gazette. 36 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Lone Ranger rides once more

Together this improbable trio battle the bandits and the corporate villain behind them. There’s a good deal of campy dialogue. Instead of asking the traditional question, “Who was that masked man?”, an Indian chief opts for a more contemporary idiom: “What’s with the mask?” Tonto plays the mask card hard, telling the Ranger, “A good man must wear a mask”, and “Never take off the The latest incarnation of the masked man stars Armie Hammer as The mask.” Apparently he is laboring to Many American men, of a certain age, will remember fondly watching Lone Ranger and Johnny Depp as Tonto. Photo: The Jiff convey the idea that in our topsy- the Lone Ranger on TV when they were children. Photo: Public Domain turvy world, where evil rules and MY LAST column talked about his home in the West to take up good is on the run, it’s the good guys Tonto adds, “Unrefrigerated.” trains!) in which the Lone the traditional portrayal of the his new job as a federal prosecu- that have to wear the masks. This The audience is too nonplussed Ranger charges down the roofs Lone Ranger. The new movie tor. An attack on the train by message is a little too heavy for the even to giggle. Helena has a of the trains on Silver and leaps about him has some major flaws, bandits derails this plan and movie to bear. Tonto has cut the wooden leg with a gun inside. She dexterously from one train to but it will still dazzle the nine-year- throws him into an unwanted part- mask out of the vest of the Ranger’s just raises her leg and blasts away another as the William Tell Over- old boy locked up inside every nership with Tonto, played by murdered brother, so it ought to look whenever somebody annoys her. ture thunders in the background American man of a certain age Johnny Depp– made up to look a little ragged. Instead, it looks like There’s also a transsexual bandit and the nine-year-old boy inside who was thrilled by the William like a witch doctor with a dead an expensive fashion accessory who carries a parasol that Tonto every American male viewer Tell Overture and the cry of “Hi- crow on his head. custom-designed by Giorgio swipes. And Tonto’s dead-crow of a certain age thrills with yo, Silver!” The movie turns Tonto into a Armani. headdress eats the peanuts he excitement. For him, this movie The future Lone Ranger is a new age schlockmeister, a Chero- When the Lone Ranger tries to feeds it, shells and all. is a gotta-see. law graduate named John Reid, a kee shaman who believes that Reid bust the madam of a brothel, Such campy diversions keep strait-laced believer in the civiliz- is actually a spirit warrior who played by Helena Bonham Carter, the movie going much longer Ye Olde Curmudgeon can be ing power of law who likes to can’t be killed (although he can and she asks what law she’s than it should. All is forgiven, scolded for having a nine-year-old quote the English philosopher be wounded), and that his white broken, the Ranger sternly though, in the magnificent final boy locked up inside him c/o John Locke. He’s headed back to stallion Silver is a spirit horse. proclaims, “You serve pickles.” scene, a train chase (with two [email protected] 38 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 E is for ericas and eucalypts

Eucalyptus torquata has delicate red flowers which bees use to make Rainbow Eucalyptus has a colorful Most ericas are characterized by tiny narrow leaves and pink, white or some delicious honey. Photo: expom2uk trunk. Photo: Gail Hampshire red tubular flowers. Photo: Derek Keats

heather are generally found etlingera. For a long time, I If any plant epitomizes provide shade. Perhaps some growing wild on temperate marveled at these heavy cone-like the tropics, this is surely it. public-spirited Thai did just that. heathland, providing impenetrable red blooms atop thick ram-rod Unsurprisingly, its native habitat is But they are a mixed blessing, for cover for ground-loving birds such straight stems which appeared as the jungles of Malaysia and though the saplings are pressed as grouse. Often replaced here cut flowers in local markets. They Indonesia where it thrives on into service here for scaffolding, THERE are plenty of plants which as a dense low growing border look even more impressive in their the humus-rich moist soil of the mature trees syphon up vast names begin with the letter “E” but or rockery plant by easier to grow natural surroundings, extravagant the rainforest. If you want to grow quantities of water. In Southern none that can rival the 2,000 strong cuphea or false etlingera , remem- Spain, they have begun to remove euphorbia family. So large is the heather, there are ber that it will, like them for this very reason. genus that that one unheralded nonetheless all gingers, need Eucalypts are nonetheless member completely slipped South African or organic soil, pro- interesting. The juvenile leaves through the net last week. Australian natives tection from wind are often different from the Naturalized here, E. cotonifolia which will thrive and time to spare. adult ones, broader and more bears absolutely no resemblance in Phuket. For Oh and plenty of attractive than their seniors. to the exotic crown of thorns, or example, space! The wood is rich in fragrant even to the brilliant yellow spurges E. densifolia, an I suppose we oil and the flowers are replete of cooler climes. Instead, it has unusual South should allow the with nectar and include some conventional reddish leaves which African variety, eucalyptus a modi- of the world’s finest honey can become a brilliant crimson has tiny green cum of space. That, plants. Perhaps we should in the right conditions, namely, in leaves and spikes unfortunately, is try more of the interesting full sun. Slender-stemmed and of tubular red the trouble. Give ornamental varieties in Thailand: multi-branched from the base, it flowers whereas this tree an inch for example, E. alba which has will tolerate poor soils and even E. australis and it will take a beautiful smooth white bark, shade, though in such conditions which actually, yard. There is a E. blakelyi which has ornamenta the foliage will remain a dull hails from Spain large colony, fully l value with showy clusters of greenish purple. An ideal plant for and Portugal, has fifty meters tall, of whitish flowers, or E. cicerea or bare spaces where little else will an upright, spire- what Australians cordata, both of which possess grow. One of the first plants to like habit and Torch ginger or etlingera, a native of jungles of Malaysia and Indonesia, call “gum trees” at silvery-gray foliage. There are 700 colonize waste land, it is a real can reach three has magnificent cone-shaped red flowers. Photo: Vinayaraj the end of my soi. species to choose from and they toughie and easily propagated meters in height. I can’t imagine will all grow here. Spoiled for from cuttings. Most ericas are characterized by clumps, up to twenty feet across, they were put there deliberately, choice. Some ericas or heathers are also tiny narrow leaves and pink, white of huge pointed dark green leaves since this clump has never been pressed into service as border or or red tubular flowers; almost all and fleshy 4-5 foot stalks rising harvested as timber [the trees are If you have a question or a bedding plants. Most varieties such require an acid, peaty or neutral soil. straight from the ground and notoriously fast growing], though garden that you would like featured as carnea or alpine heath, ciliaris Altogether more tropical in bearing these cone-like, flaming, they are planted in Mediterranean you can email me anytime at: drpa or Dorset heath and cinerea or bell appearance is the torch ginger or waxy inflorescences. climates as roadside trees to [email protected] Tip of the Week Pollination of your plants

You may have shrubs or trees nation, known as allogamy, is which are not yielding fruit. essential, so pollen from one plant There may be many reasons for is transferred to another of the same this lack. All conventional plants species in the vicinity. Cross-polli- need to be pollinated to bear nation, which often produces crops. This can be achieved stronger offspring, requires the by self-pollination, a process assistance of (mainly) insects. whereby pollen from the stamen Bees are the most important (the male part) is transferred to bio-pollinators, but butterflies, the pistil (the female part). beetles, hawk-moths and flies also Often this transfer takes place contribute importantly to this in the same flower: for example exchange. In California, 1,000,000 with tomatoes, egg plants, peas bee-hives are moved into the almond and beans. groves every season to ensure the A honey bee visiting a Sherwood Several species of eucalypt have silvery gray foliage. Photo: Brewbooks With many plants, cross-polli- flowers are fertilized. Redazalea. Photo: Hickoryrose October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Luxury aboard By Maciek Klimowicz The high-class wine and food set the mood for the rest of the WHAT makes a boat luxurious is cruise and the mood is all about not only the boat itself, it’s the fun. One of the biggest advantages quality of service on board. Boat of sailing on a private yacht is that One of the biggest joys of sailing a private boat – going where you want and when you want. Photos: Supplied Lagoon Cruises Luxury Charters you can go wherever you want, proved this point clearly on their whenever you want to. For recent promotional cruise. example, to a beautiful, white sand I’ve seen it all – the spacious beach on one of the smaller interiors, attention to detail, high islands east from Phuket, a beach quality materials, a design that usually filled with tourists. But combines beauty with comfort. In when we get there, holidaymakers many ways, the White Pearl are nowhere to be seen and we Princess 60 motor yacht is have the place all to ourselves and similar to any other luxurious boat we leave just as a big, tourist-filled available for rent in Phuket. boat arrives to disturb the Looking at it from the pier is a tranquil atmosphere. pleasure, standing on its deck Back on board, one can just even more so. To sail on it through sit in the shadow of the spacious the deep blue waters surrounding sunroof, enjoy a chat with one Phuket is one of the things that of the fellow VIPs, sip on a drink, makes life here worth living. On munch on some more snacks or that Thursday morning cruise I felt just gaze in astonishment at the pampered and it felt good. rock formations of Phang Nga The food is great, a range of Bay in the distance. Or if you’re antipasti from Two Chefs Bar & a more adventurous type, hop on Grill, designed to suit the palettes of a jet-ski available for the guests guests from different backgrounds and cut through the waves. as well as to complement the wines Don’t worry about scams and White Pearl form the outside looks great, like most luxurious boats. What matters is what awaits aboard. served on board. The potato salad extractions, this is not Patong. filled cakes suited the taste of the And if a few minutes of this high Russians and Germans on board, speed fun leaves your muscles the Gazpacho helped cope with the sore, there is a masseuse wait- heat and the mushroom pies filled ing on the White Pearl to soothe up empty stomachs. away your aches. However, that’s just a glimpse at Stepping on the dry land at the the full menu available to Boat Boat Lagoon marina a few hours Lagoon Cruises’ customers. There later felt a bit like waking up from are five different themed buffet a dream, a good dream. menus to choose from: Interna- The White Pearl Princess 60 tional, Asian, Italian, barbecue and can hold up to 12 passengers. seafood. Standout dishes include Indulging in eight hours of pure smoked pork tenderloin with mango pleasure aboard her costs from salsa and poached Maine lobster. 199 to 230 thousand baht depend- Let’s not forget the desserts either; ing on the season. The price who could pass up the sumptuous includes fuel, crew and hostesses, blueberry cheesecake, or the choco- drinks and snacks, National Park late cake with amaretto cream? fees, gourmet breakfast and Then there is wine. We rinsed lunch, use of on-board equipment, all these culinary delights down insurance and transportation to with a nicely balanced, new world and from the pier. Custom Sauvignion Blanc and a tangy, re- itineraries, overnight and half day freshing Prosecco. Guests who charters are available on request. charter the yacht can choose from over 20 different wines, among The cruise was sponsored by the them, the Whispering Angel rose Phuket Gazette, PGTV, Railand awarded a silver medal by the Magazine, BB&B (wines), Two Chefs Decanter magazine or a Nipozzano (food), Phuket Beer and Princess Riserva Chiantifrom Frescobaldi. Yachts South East Asia.

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By Mark Knowles From his earlier days, spray-painting “tags” and illegal murals in the alleys and RENOWNED French street artist Noe Two lanes of Paris as member of the is a regular visitor to Phuket, having visited groundbreaking graffiti crew RAW (Real the island several times in the past to paint Authentik Writa), his style and technique murals in his signature style of psychedelic has expanded to include works of computer colors and graffiti lettering. Perhaps his best generated design, photo montage, video and known piece here is the portrait of a young acrylic on canvas. Thai girl, painted on a wall in the historic Soi “When I started graffiti, I tried to Romanee in old Phuket Town, which has imitate New York style, but after you have become somewhat of a landmark since. more experience and become older you He returned re- develop your own cently to complete style. My letters a work commis- have a lot of influ- sioned by local ence from New resident Frank York, I would look Couture, at his at that graffiti art house in Chalong, and try to do the as well as to bring same. But with some color to the time, I started lives of the kids at working towards Phuket Sunshine finding new ideas, Village Orphanage. new forms, new Frank, who is also Noe Two’s mural of a Thai girl has become a calligraphy. the President of the landmark on historic Soi Romanee in Phuket Town. As Noe grew Phuket Sunshine older and moved Village Foundation, asked Noe if he would away from the hectic lifestyle of illegal paint a mural at the orphanage while he was graffiti painting, Noe begun to look at other here and received an instant yes. ways to express himself artistically. Frank Couture (left) commissioned Noe Two (right) to create this mural at his Chalong home. Frank kindly invited the Gazette team to “When you’re young, you’re all about visit his house to interview Noe Two and speed, adrenaline, being crazy... but later watch him in action; and I asked him how in life you’re more chilled, quiet and it all came about. mature... you think about things,” he told me. “Noe came to Phuket over a year ago on “I used to do a lot of realistic characters holiday and a painting trip. He found an old when I was mostly working on walls, but wall in Phuket Town, got authorization from then I stopped using walls and moved into the Governor to photography and create art on it, 3D art – so then I and it was featured used the computer in the newspaper. to design art. I I saw it and I moved away from thought... wow, graffiti because I this speaks to me. want my paintings So I looked up his to last through website to find time and on the out who he was, computer, the art dropped him a is not very ‘real’, message asking you can’t touch it.” ‘When are you Originally, Noe used only spray cans, but now His desire to back in town?’ employs many techniques when creating his art. leave the thrilling and he said in a but sometimes year he would be back in Bangkok. So now fleeting world of illegal graffiti – where a While he was here, Noe also painted a colorful mural at Phuket Sunshine Village Orphanage. a year later, he’s here!” says Frank. mural that might have taken many hours While he was taking a break from his and dozens of spray cans could be painted he meets as he works and travels around Noe has now been painting for over 25 years work – painting a mural of singer Erykah over the next day by unsympathetic the world. and his art has taken him all over the world. He Badu – I had a chat with Noe about his authorities – took him towards other forms, “Before I did famous people because I has collaborated with many artists to paint mu- evolution as an artist and how his art had such as paint on canvas. needed a model, so I looked for my models rals from the favelas of Brazil to New York, LA, helped him connect with people from across “So I started with canvas and I tried to on websites. With Erykah Badu, I painted Hong Kong, Beijing and even Mongolia. He said the globe. I soon found out that, despite do graffiti on canvas, but it’s too small of a her because I like her look, her style – a he is often inspired by local artistic styles, iconic having been inspired to take his name from size. So I experimented with new ways, very original style with the afro and so on. cultural images, and the many people he meets the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, Noe’s own different forms and colors and tried to do a Sometimes I do famous models, like Natalia on his travels and tries to incorporate this into story has been one of constant evolution. more abstract style, I began to put abstract Vodianova, Adriana Lima. his work. Judging from his enthusiasm for Thai- “Noe is Noah, from Noah’s Arc. I was colors in the faces, I did more and more, “But now, when it’s possible, I try to land, Noe will no doubt be back again, so keep very young and loved animals I wanted to which led to this colorful portrait style.” meet people and if I like someone’s look, an eye out on in your area, you never know choose the name of an animal; a lion, snake Many of Noe’s most iconic images are I’ll talk to the guy or the girl and see if it’s which wall might be his next. or tiger... but for me it was very cheap to close-up female portraits. Initially he painted possible to take a photo and use that to paint do that. So after thinking I said, why not images of celebrities whose music or art from. But sometimes it’s complicated, they To see more of Noe Two’s amazing portfolio Noe? Because it’s related to animals and have inspired him, but increasingly he can get suspicious and question why I want visit: noetwo-gallery.com and watch PGTV’s has three letters, so it is simple,” he said. prefers to do portraits of interesting people a photo of them.” ‘Phuket Today’ show – full schedule on pg.35 October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Photo: Texaus1 OCTOBER 12

1492 Christopher Columbus’s expedition landed in The Bahamas. 1773 America’s first insane asylum was opened. 1799 First woman jumped from a balloon with a parachute. Preparing for 1901 The “Executive Mansion”was renamed to the White House. 1928 An iron lung respirator was used for the first time. 2002 Terrorists attack on Bali killed 202 people. Asian Beach JAILED 1931 Photo: The-Lane-Team OCTOBER 13 Games 2014 1773 The Whirlpool Galaxy was discovered by Charles Messier. THE Royal Aeronautic Sports As- will be held from November 8 to 1775 United States Continental Navy established sociation of Thailand, wtth December 1 at Chao Fah Mine 1923 Ankara replaced Istanbul as the capital of Turkey. support from its President Aviation Stadium in Phuket. 1958 Paddington Bear made his debut. Princess Siribhachudhabhorn, “The Test Event Beach Games GALAXY 1773 Photo NASA recently announced that a “Test 2013 is set to prepare organisers and Event” dubbed the Pre-Asian competitors for the 4th Beach Games will be held Asian Beach Games in 2014,” next month at the temporary aero- said Chairman of the Royal Aero- OCTOBER 14 nautic stadium in Si Phuwanat nautic Sports Association Park, opposite of Lam Chan health of Thailand Group Captain Virayuth 1773 The world’s first Ministry of Education was formed in Poland. promoting hospital, in preparation Didyasarin. 1888 First motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene, was filmed. for the next year’s Asian Beach “There are three kinds of 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh, by A A Milne, was first published. Games in Phuket. competition. Firstly, the 2013 1982 US President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a War on Drugs. The Association aims to Pre-Asian Beach Games for ra- promote aeronautic sports in Thai- dio-controlled model aircraft land and develop a higher standard pylon racing from November 8 of competition within the kingdom to 10, 2013. Secondly, the DEFEAT 1815 Photo:National Gallery so that Thai sportspeople can de- inaugural FAI Paramotor Asian velop their skills and compete in Oceania Championships 2013 OCTOBER 15 international Aeronautical sports Test Event, from November 14 competitions. to 20 and lastly, the Pre-Asian 1815 Napoleon begun his exile on Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean. The 2013 Pre-Asian Beach Beach Games Paragliding Accu- 1917 Mata Hari was executed for spying for the German Empire. Games will include paragliding, racy South East Asia Open from 1989 Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL. paramotor and radio-controlled November 28 to December 1, 1990 Mikhail Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. model aircraft pylon racing, and 2013,” he added.

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1793 Marie Antoinette, widow of Louis XVI, was guillotined. 1905 The Partition of Bengal in India took place. 1923 The Walt Disney Company was founded. 1940 The Warsaw Ghetto was established. 1964 China detonated its first nuclear weapon. FRIEND 1926 Photo: peacay

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1814 London Beer Flood occurred in London, killing nine. 1917 First British bombing of Germany in World War I. 1931 Al Capone convicted of income tax evasion. 1943 Burma Railway (Burma-Thailand Railway) was completed. 1979 Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. WHALE 1851

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1210 Pope Innocent III excommunicated German leader Otto IV. 1648 Boston Shoemakers formed first U.S. labor organization. 1775 African-American poet Phillis Wheatley freed from slavery. 1851 Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick was first published. SPY 1917 42 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 BISP and Cruzeiro unite New Football Academy to be run with the support of top-tier Brazillian club Cruzeiro

BRITISH International School Phuket (BISP) will be announcing the launch of its new Football Academy at the forthcom- ing International seven-a-side Football Tournament (November 8-9, 2013), which is held annually on the school campus. The aim is to develop a center of footballing excellence in Asia under the coaching auspices of the premier Brazil- ian football club, Cruzeiro EC. An essential element of the academy is the appoint- ment of a top Cruzeiro professional coach at the school, able to work alongside the BISP sports and PE staff, to develop the academy concept and program. In October, Cruzeiro EC Youth Coach Jonathas Candido, whose youth team won the Brazilian Cup last year, will be joining the BISP staff. In addition, the school will be awarding scholarships each year to attract the very best young footballers in Asia. Of equal importance to the development of an academy is the development of close cooperation with Cruzeiro EC and Phuket FC in plans to develop coaching clinics and develop youth football leagues and represen- tative teams on the island, and to produce professional footballers for Phuket FC, Cruzeiro EC or other professional clubs seeking Asian players. It is hoped that academy players who wish to continue with their studies will be able to obtain sports FANCY FOOTWORK: BISP has signed up Jonathas Candido, Youth Coach for Brazil’s Cruzeiro EC to help develop its new Football Acadamy. scholarships in the United States or else- where. All academy players will receive a only in this way can he provide a rounded including schools with more than twice the and in a climate of excellence, across all full BISP education, culminated in an IB education that will also open up a top number of students. In addition, he also disciplines, every student will thrive. He Diploma, but will be expected to devote university education for the students should explained that the school has offered concludes that the top universities around most afternoons and weekends to the it be desired. scholarships this year to outstanding the world will soon be attracted to the academy program. Mr Richards is anxious to stress that the academic students from around Asia, quality of experience of a BISP student, and BISP Headmaster Neil Richards said he school does not revolve around sport, but including Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand, these will be reflected in the opening up of firmly believes that the school has the rather that he is enabling top young athletes as well as Canada. This academic scholar- scholarship opportunities across the globe. capacity to become the premier sports to take advantage of the excellent ship program, named after the school’s Mr Richards acknowledges that, in the international school in Asia and points to educational opportunities at the school. To founder Dr Arthit, will continue alongside longer term, his vision may result in much the success of the BISP High Performance make his point, he refers to the large the sporting scholarships. It will be an greater competition for school places within Team (HPT) Swimming Academy as a number of single subject IGCSE awards extraordinary environment for all students, the local Phuket community, particularly at model. Already several scholarships have made to BISP this year, more than any he says, because young people will respond the ages from fourteen and above where the been awarded to top international youth other international school in Thailand, positively to the achievements of their peers current scholarships are being offered, and swimmers and these are that competition for being trained under the admission will increase watchful eye of the full- dramatically at these age time professional coach groups. He believes, Simon Jones. Four of however, that this will the HPT students are prove to be a good thing swimming at the forth- in the long run for the coming FINA World local communities, both Cup in Singapore and Thai and foreign. It is members of the school important that young team will be repre- people have something sented at the State worthwhile to aspire to, championships held in and by raising the Queensland Australia as academic and sporting well as other competi- bar he believes there will tions in the region. be a positive knock-on Mr Richards said An aerial view of the extensive BISP campus in Phuket. BISP Flying Fish HPT Swim Academy is already up and running. effect across all schools. that further sports This scholarship academies in the pipe- vision, he acknowledges, would not have line included Golf and Tennis – which will been possible without the school board’s use the new covered courts facility due to commitment to becoming a non-profit be completed in October. He said that institution. By adopting this status, says negotiations and discussions are well Mr Richards, he has been free to invest under way to make these a reality. Mr and subsequently to re-invest in the Richards acknowledges that the boarding development of academic excellence and facilities at the school are critical to his the sports academies. The headmaster has vision, because it enables the school to bring not yet completed two full years at the top young athletes to live and train in Phuket. school, but said he remains confident that However, he does not believe that students the impact of the school will be felt across should suffer in any way academically. Asia in the very near future, and that this Accordingly, all the athletes will be required will have an extremely positive affect to complete a full day’s schooling on upon Phuket as a whole. rigorous international curricula. He said that Four Flying Fish athletes will be completing at the FINA World Cup in Singapore next month. – Phuket Gazette October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Royal music concert THE King Rama IX and honor 84–year–old HM King for first place, 3,000 and 2,000 Princess Sirindhorn Bhumibol Adulyadej. baht for second and Music Library is The exhibition will focus on third place, respectively. organizing a mobile the King’s musical talents by The singing contest will be music exhibition presenting 48 songs composed held on October 31 and Novem- entitled “The 8th King by His Majesty, along with his ber 1, from 3pm to 5pm. From Rama IX Royal hand-written notes, a royal 20 singers competing on each Composition” collection of vinyl records and HM day, five will be chosen to form which will be held King’s personal saxophone. the final and 10 for the grand from October 31 Of course, there will be live finale on November 2. to November 2 at music too! The 30–piece Interested candidates can Saphan Hin Park Chalearmraj band will perform apply for the competition by send- in Phuket Town. some of the King’s tunes with ing their name, nickname, age, The highlight of the help of vocalists such as phone number, the preferred the event will Suthep Wongkamhaeng and date of performance and the be an im- Pacharapol Chantiang. The songs they are going to sing pressive concert will start at 7pm and last in the first round and in the musical until 9 pm. The exhibition how- finale (must be different song) to fountain ever, will be open to the public kingrama9songs @gmail.com by and tradi- all day long . October 30. There’s only 20 tional Alongside the exhibition and spots to fill so hurry up and sing dancing. concert, a singing competition to win! – Phuket Gazette The will be held in which vocalists event is aged between 11 and 28 will have For more information contact Khun held to a chance to win 5,000 baht cash Alice on 092-514-8158 MUSIC: One of King Rama IX’s many passions The Myanmar friendship concert in Yongon THE popular love song “Kuang Ma languages and have different Chorus director Dusdi Banom- Never Walk Alone”. The show ended warmly with Lay” (“Young Lady”) echoed loudly cultures, we are mostly all Bud- yong called the 35 members of Changed into traditional Siamese “Phama Thung Le”, a medley of around the National Theatre in dhists and share much culture,” her group “culture ambassadors”. outfits for the second act, they venerable songs dating back 300 Yangon last Saturday, but, rather Ambassador Pisanu Suvanajata They’d rehearsed for four months, performed tunes from around years. VIP guests were invited to than being delivered by pop singers pointed out. “Just like the chorus, working with specialists from Southeast Asia, like the Javanese dance along, creating a memorable as usual, it came from Thailand’s we perform harmoniously.” several ASEAN member-countries ballad “Luk Luk Lumba”, in which scene of friendship. award-winning Suanplu Chorus. The event followed the success on lyrics and arrangements. They the upbeat percussion mimicked “Thailand and Myanmar are The group gave a beautiful of the “Textiles of the Two Lands” performed for 90 minutes accom- the sound of gamelans and “Illay close friends,” U Nyunt Swe rendition of the tune about true exhibition earlier this year, which panied by the ranad (xylophone) Gandangan” (“Worship of the Sun”) averred. “Learning and sharing our love overcoming differences in inspired Pisanu to organize an and a grand piano and led by Fili- from the Philippines. The segment cultures can tighten our relation- language and culture. evening of musical friendship as pino conductor Ramon Lijauco Jr. was capped by “Kuang Ma Lay”. ship.” Celebrations of that friendship “Kuang Ma Lay” was the high- well. Music, he knows, has no After a summary of its repertoire, Also performed were His continue until year’s end. Thais will light of a show called “The Melo- barriers. the chorus, dressed in black, sang Majesty the King’s compositions travel to Yangon for a Katin dies of Friendship by Suanplu The Suanplu Chorus, wearing songs about the two countries “Oh I Say” and “Sang Duen” Ceremony and doctors will offer Chorus”, which celebrated the 65th gorgeous classical costumes, sang hardy relationship – Elgin’s “Gloria”, (“Moonlight”). “Lao Duang Duean” Myanmar people free medical anniversary of Thailand - Myanmar in Burmese for nearly 1,000 guests, the theme from the romantic movie (“Moon Ballad”) and “Kamen Sai services. Thailand is also establish- diplomatic relations – hosted by including diplomats, businessmen “Ice Castles”, Carole Bayer Sager’s Yoke” (“Sai Yok Waterfall”) paid ing a 4-million baht center at a the Thai Embassy. and cultural experts from both “Through the Eyes of Love” homage to the culture of Laos and Yangon hospital that will specialise “Although we speak different countries. and the Broadway hit “You’ll Cambodia. in prosthetic limbs. – The Nation Ms Myanmar

ICC International’s role in found in all the leading the selection of 25-year-old stores in the country. Moe Set Wine as Miss Universe Pannada Wongphu- Myanmar 2013, in Yangon on dee or “Boom” is there Thursday, gives Thais a chance often promoting the to share a little in the joy of stuff. Last year she was the country’s first beauty asked to model for a contest in 53 years. Able to calendar there as well. So speak English and Mandarin the beauty pageant’s as well, the lovely winner is a organiser was happy perfect choice to represent to put its faith in ICC to her homeland at the Miss handle makeup and Universe pageant in Moscow outfits for all the contes- on November 9. tants. It’s kind of nice Thai firm ICC provided the that so many gorgeous swimwear and the makeup Myanmar girls are help- that Moe wore so stunningly ing to reflect Thai beauty in Yangon, as well as her on stage. This ASEAN underwear and shoes. Economic Community Myanmar women are thing might work out familiar with ICC products, after all. particularly the BSC and Pannada brands, which are – The Nation 44 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 A blessing in disguise Despite crashing in Krabi and unscrupulous fine print, life moves on

By Steven Layne my brain – such a re-awakening was long overdue! “UNDER the weather” is one Before I get more into that, first way to describe how I was lets rewind back to Sunday, when initially feeling last Monday I had an automobile accident. morning as I started traversing I must have been coasting at the city-block on foot, westward about 80 kilometers per hour (48 bound for the province’s prime miles per hour) on highway four in asphalt artery, where I could Krabi, Southern Thailand, en route catch a sawng taeo to work. back to Phuket, when I suddenly My oversized umbrella – held slammed on my brakes in a reflex. down at my side like it had been In all but an eye-blink, appearing the pride of a knight, ready to be and obstructing the road immedi- drawn for battle – provided a ately ahead of me was a pickup small-yet-significant sense of truck, stopped in the middle of the security as I hopped and skipped single, northbound highway lane. over puddles left over from an The truck must have been wait- early morning drizzle. ing to turn onto an adjacent Although there were no looming eastbound road (that I only noticed thunderclouds in the grayish-blue after the fact). It’s mind boggling sky overhead, the weather can turn how the highways department on you without even a seconds’ could sanction such a deadly turn- warning, especially this time of year, off like this on a cross-provincial in this part of the world. highway – one that requires all A beginners’ urban obstacle northbound highway traffic to come course at best, by no means was to a dead stop in only a short mo- WRECKED: The scene in Krabi where the author crashed his car. It cost 7,500 baht to tow the vehicle back to this part of Phuket challenging or ments notice; no turn lane, no stop Phuket and will cost another 65,000 baht to repair it, a small price to pay in the greater scheme of things. tedious to walk; there are narrow sign nor traffic light, just a single, back, both screaming in shock yet passable sidewalks along most hardly-visible overhead hazard light. after their abrupt awakening to the of the stretches of Montri, Dibuk Add rainy conditions and you’ve got screech of brakes. I yelled for and Thepkrastri roads that I had to inevitable disaster. everyone to get out of the car, fear- cover, and the traffic for the most As it had been raining much of ing that an explosion would ensue. part is slow and orderly enough to that Sunday morning, the road was There were a few onlookers who warrant safe crossings. had started coming down into Unlike many of the streets the ditch to check and see if and sois I’d scaled in anyone was hurt or worse. I Bangkok’s massive concrete relayed to them that we were jungle over the last decade, unharmed; they helped open these particular Phuket Town the passenger side door so my streets were relatively clean son and wife could escape, and easy to navigate, and as I and I forced my door open was starting to learn once and climbed up the ditch too. again, enjoyable. The truck was nowhere A small public park I must in sight at this point, but I have driven by a countless proceeded to call the number of times over the past insurance company. Upon year, suddenly stood out in all learning that there was no IDLE TIME: Phuket’s increasingly infamous traffic is much more enjoyable and bearable from this point of view, in the back of a sawng taeo. its serenity – a playground, damage to another car, vibrant gardens, a fountain – LMG Insurance was quick aged for there to be any liability As I still owe about 130,000 baht how could I have lived here Narrow sidewalks along Phuket Town’s main to claim no liability what- assumed by the company. More- ($4,000) on the car loan, I have no so long without affording the roads can be traversed without much hassle. soever, and didn’t seem over, in Thailand, fault is almost choice but to fix it for later use/sale. due admiration for such a lively and slippery, so I found out the hard way keen on offering any kind of sup- always assumed to belong to the Meanwhile, life moves on – charming neighborhood? upon braking, suddenly losing con- port/assistance. I had to literally person who collides. and I’m ever grateful for this Indeed, I had taken many trol of my vehicle, swerving to avoid demand for them to send a tow Signs, curbs, hit-and-runs, fact. Swallowing the reality of my things for granted since first colliding head-on with the back of truck after they made it clear that dangerous obstructions on the situation was difficult at first, getting behind the wheel in the stopped truck. Evading the I’d have to clear the costs. road – no chance, “you’re on especially on Monday morning Phuket two years ago, and now truck, instead I hit a roadside sign The insurance I had was the your own!” is the first and last anticipating the logistics to get to that I was forced to rely on my before continuing a few meters best one available for my 11-year- message I got from LMG. The work 10 kilometers-or-so away. shoes again, new yet familiar down into a lush and muddy ditch. old car, classified as class 2+ sad reality is this: had I crashed It had been two-plus years since thought synapses began to Everyone was intact; my son (sawng buak), and in the fine print into the truck, all the damage I’ve had to rely on public trans- reactivate in a dormant part of belted in the front seat, wife in the requires another vehicle to be dam- would have been covered, re- port on this island, and I’d gardless of who was at fault. But forgotten how easy and afford- because it was a sign I crashed able it can be, during daylight into, forget it. hours anyway. Had I crashed into the truck, With the need to plan my com- the accident would have surely mutes, I suddenly found myself been worse – my family might with more time – to walk, to not have been so lucky. None- wait, to look, to listen, to think, theless – no regrets here! When to plan, and even to read (a I think about what could have novel) again. I felt free again – happened, I’m very fortunate. like a ninja with a sacred mis- Cars can be fixed or replaced – sion, all I’ll need for the day life has no price tag. strapped on my back. Indeed, it The lifting and 100-mile towing feels good to breath, tuning in of my vehicle back to Phuket cost to the symphony of the city. me about 7,500 baht (about A bad week? I’m not so sure US$250); The initial quote from the anymore – I’d like to believe that garage for repairs will put me back there is a true blessing disguised NEED A LIFT? Phuket’s public transport is cheap and reliable, but only during daylight hours. Photos: S Layne another 65,000 baht (about $2,070). in here somewhere. October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 46 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013

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LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): work; it will be important for you to TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): ends will need to be tied up Caution should be your distance yourself from this situation. Connections made around quickly. Indulging in a little luxury keyword. Too much Romance is relaxed, with a water the middle of October can this weekend can boost your optimism can encourage sign partner more determined to be rewarding in the near mood and an earth sign friend or you to ignore warning signs in the leave their past behind. Sagittarians future, with focus on the offer of partner is keen to encourage you world of work – the stars recommend are forecast to find number nine work from another earth sign on this path. Cancerians can find not taking too much for granted. lucky this week. being too good to turn down. An number three fortunate this week. Those with a birthday this week will air sign friend’s behavior can be be more interested in spiritual CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): irritating, but the stars indicate that LEO (July 24-Aug 22): matters during the coming year. In Some anxiety can affect Your outlook in the world their heart is in the right place. A more practical outlook the realm of romance, playing games those born under the sign of work continues to be Taureans with romantic interest in allows those born under with a fire sign can result in getting of Capricorn around the positive, although you a water sign should be happy with the sign of Leo to put their burned. The number two shines for middle of October. The stars will have to make some snap what they hear. Number seven finances in better order during the Librans this week. suggest that you have nothing decisions around the middle of appears fortunate this week. second half of October. This is an serious to worry about and should October. Affairs of the heart can auspicious time to start savings SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): focus on ways of feeling calmer. be affected by an uncertain astral GEMINI (May 22-June 21): schemes and pay off loans. The After a shaky start to the Another earth sign’s lifestyle can atmosphere during the coming There can be some stars show that you will have month, the stars indicate be an inspiration and a water sign days – a budding romance with friction in the world of reason to realize the true value of that you will be more has good suggestions to streamline an earth sign will require more work around the middle friendship during the coming days, grounded during the second half of your work responsibilities. effort if you want it to flourish. of the month as your ideas can with an air sign forecast to show October. People can be hard to Romance becomes more interesting The number eight can bring good clash with those of other people. their generous nature. Leos’ lucky understand this week, but it should this weekend. Your lucky number fortune to Pisceans this week. Wednesday is the most auspicious number this week is eight. be possible to tell the difference this week is four. day for diplomatic discussions. In between flattery and genuine ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): the personal zone, your open mind VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): admiration. A fire sign is impressed AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): The stars show that is appreciated by close friends Education of some sort enough to help you progress up the Where work is concerned, your social skills are during the coming days, particularly is highlighted to be career ladder. Money matters are you may be restricted by sharp at the moment and another air sign who is important for those born auspicious on Monday and unsettled circumstances this is the ideal time for embarrassed to share a problem under the sign of Virgo during the Tuesday. Number seven can attract during the coming days. However, networking. Finances are forecast with anyone else. Number five remainder of October. Those good fortune to Scorpios. your talents for finding creative to go more smoothly; turning comes alive for Geminis this week. who have been seeking a new solutions are forecast to be useful and a negative situation to your direction of learning should be SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): this is an auspicious time to advantage can be done during CANCER (June 22-July 23): inspired to make this happen. It You may be inclined to take backpedal. The social scene is the second half of October. Organization will be can also be relevant to your the blame for someone sparkling this weekend – those who Romance can be affected by important during the personal zone as there are hints else’s actions around the are single should be pleased when an disagreements this weekend and second half of October. of a learning curve affecting a middle of the month. There are hints old flame shows they are still keen. The Arians are advised to choose The stars suggest that you may romantic relationship in a positive that another fire sign’s mistake can stars suggest that number one will their words carefully. Your have taken a lot on board since way. Your lucky number this lead to problems in your world of be important for Aquarians this week. lucky number this week is six. the start of this month and loose week is four. October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Warriors defeat Wolves By Patrick Campbell Despite their consis- tent form in the league, TWO of the English game’s top they have finished as teams – Warrington Wolves and runners-up for the last Wigan Warriors – confronted two seasons. For each other in a keenly anticipated Wigan on the other Grand Final at Old Trafford, hand, the glory days of Manchester last Saturday. In an the past beckon again, enthralling and at times brutal with a young , locally game of two contrasting halves, produced side ably watched by a sell-out crowd of managed by coach 63,000 vociferous supporters, Shaun Wane. As he Wigan emerged victorious 30 observed: “At half points to 16. time, the players were It was not always thus. Two already talking about minutes before the break, what they had to fix. pre-match favorites Warrington, That’s the mentality shrewdly marshaled by veteran they have,” adding pivot Lee Briers, had swept to a 16- “I have seen these 2 lead, with tries from Joel players come of age, Monaghan, Simon Grix and but I want them to be England forward Ben Westwood. good players and Then a score by Wigan’s Darrell good men.” Goulding close to half-time, and the Tony Smith , the sight of an insensible Monaghan Wolves’ coach un- being stretchered off, seemed to derstandably called knock the stuffing out of for more protection Warrington who, further depleted for players, but by an injury to key full-back Stefan conceded that “field Wigan’s victory bring back the memories of past glory. Photo: mjtmail (tiggy) Ratchford, leaked 28 points with- position hurt us out reply in the second period. The more than anything, Wigan are their 30-22 semifinal win over record move to NRL side New While New Zealand are the Cherry and Whites dominated both fantastic close to the line.” Huddersfield Giants, with 36- Zealand Warriors. But for many holders and Australia the territory and possession; in a Pre-match talk had focused year-old legend Adrian Morley of these young men, the season bookmakers’ favorites, much series of fluent attacks based on team selection, with Wigan’s playing his last game for the reaches yet another climax with interest will center on England’s on a superior back-line, and inspirational captain Sean club. Perhaps for some players, the Rugby League World Cup, young team for whom – for the Warrington’s depleted and dispirited O’Loughlin, who led them to it was one match too far. being played on these shores for first time ever – three brothers, troops, the resurgent Warriors ran victory in 2010, declared fit to Now both teams will have to the first time since 2000. Eight all currently playing in “Oz”, have in tries by McIlorum, Charnley, play only days before the match. focus on rebuilding, as players of the players on show at Old been selected. Mrs Burgess Green and Richards. The gamble paid off. Beaten by move on or retire. The most pub- Trafford have been named in has already expressed her For Warrington, defeat extends Leeds in the event last year, licized departure is that of coach Steve McNamara’s 24 maternal disappointment that their supporters’ wait for a cham- Warrington had named an un- Wigan’s super-star full-back man squad for a tournament a fourth son had not been pionship that stretches back to 1955. changed 19-man squad from Sam Tomkins, making a world which begins on October 26. included. Some family! Federer already looking forward to ‘Great’ 2014 By Sudipto Ganguly season without reaching a major secure a place at the World Tour final for the first time since 2002 Finals in London. LOOKING back is a waste of time, and his only success has been at World number one Rafa Nadal, as far as Roger Federer is con- the low-key Halle tournament. Novak Djokovic, Murray and cerned. While tennis fans and He lost in the Australian Open Spain’s David Ferrer have already pundits are obsessed with his semifinals to Andy Murray, fell sealed spots for next month’s below-par performance at the four at the last-eight stage to tournament involving the top eight majors this year, which has left him Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the French players. Currently seventh in the ATP in danger of missing the cut for the Open, suffered a shock second- Race, Federer’s job has also been season-ending ATP finale for the round defeat at Wimbledon to made more difficult as he is slated first time since 2001, Federer has journeyman Sergiy Stakhovsky to meet Djokovic in the Shanghai already put a positive spin on his before losing to Tommy Robredo quarterfinals with only 105 points 2013 trials and tribulations. in the US Open fourth round last separating him and ninth-placed “I always knew that this year, month. Frenchman Gasquet. after a very tough year in 2012, “I didn’t want to focus too much “It was the goal at the beginning the Olympics (and winning on what happened the last two of the season to qualify for it. I Federer: ‘I don’t want to focus too much on the past’. Photo: Reuters Wimbledon), was going to be a bit months. The US Open, I hardly consider it the absolute best of the more quiet,” the Swiss told ever thought about it if I look back, best tournament out there, so I want reporters in Shanghai on Monday at the Robredo match,” he said. to be part of that,” said Federer. after winning his first-round “It wasn’t my day. It’s one of “So it’s extra motivation for me doubles match with little-known those things you just want to move to play well and be part of that Chinese Zhang Ze. on from. I think my game has been great tournament.” “I expected myself probably not coming back, which has been very Federer, who trained in intense to be as successful and as busy important. Now it’s about staying heat in Dubai before coming to playing matches and tournaments. positive and working hard every Shanghai, opted not to play a My mindset now is, okay, next year single day. That’s been the mindset.” competitive match for over a is going to be a great year again If the over-exuberant fan month following his loss to where I’m not going to have that reaction in Shanghai is anything Robredo in New York. many points to defend, especially to go by, the 32-year-old will be But much to the delight of at some very key moments where I the star attraction in China this the local crowd, he partnered consider myself a favorite.” week even though he has now local hero Zhang, ranked 271 Federer, who won the last of his slipped down the rankings. Fellow in singles and 437 in doubles, record 17 grand slam titles at Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, Rich- to breeze past Kevin Anderson Wimbledon 15 months ago before ard Gasquet and Milos Raonic are and Dmitry Tursunov 6-2 6-1 scooping a silver at the London all breathing down his neck and to record his first doubles Games, went through the 2013 could trip him up in the race to win of 2013. – Reuters 48 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 NFL Roundup: New York, New York By Somchai Huasaikul lem racking up 17 second half 5, are now a respectable 3-2, points after starting QB Michael with more wins than many ex- NEW England Patriots quarter- Vick, of dog fighting fame, was pected them to get all year. Their back Tom Brady, who was the sidelined with a hamstring injury long-suffering fans are also be- biggest threat to the winning after the last of his many scram- ginning to talk of what seemed record at 52 games, had his bling run plays. Foles continued the to be impossible at the start of streak come to an end. destruction defense though the air, the year: a run for the AFC East After five weeks of play in highlighting the G-men’s title. The Jets now sit just one the National Football League inability to stop either the run or game behind their nemesis: the (NFL) regular season, patterns pass. New England Patriots. The pre- are starting to emerge with some On the other side of the ball, viously unbeaten Pats fell to 4-1 upstart teams continuing to Giants superstar QB Eli Manning after an abysmal loss to the Cin- perform much better than ex- took to the air, but was picked cinnati Bengals in a game played pected – while some perennial off three times, going a paltry 24 under monsoon-like conditions. powerhouses seem to have lost for 52 on the day, with two pass- The Pats will look to get back their way, miserably in some ing TDs. There is now talk of on track this weekend, where cases. Eli being benched and two-time they host the undefeated New Week 5 was the first “bye Superbowl winning coach Tom Orleans Saints. The Jets will be week” of the season, and the four Coughlin getting sacked after his riding a wave of positive teams that did not have to play team became only the third team momentum when they face a certainly needed the time to find in NFL history to allow 30 or more modest task, hosting the ways to salvage what have thus more points in each of its first winless Steelers, who are com- far been nightmarish seasons: the five games. They are also only ing off the bye week. Vikings, Steelers, Buccaneers and the second team in history to turn Redskins had a combined record over the ball at least three times Mismatch of the Week: The of 2-14 going into the bye week. in its first five games. Oh how high-flying Denver Broncos (5-0) the Steelers and Redskins — the mighty have fallen. are favored by a record 28 points widely regarded as blue chip In contrast, the New York Jets at home against the Jacksonville franchises – both remain winless. were expected to be one of the Jaguars (0-5). worst teams in the league, with a A TALE OF ONE CITY no-name defense, unproven Viewing Tip: Viewing NFL rookie quarterback and controver- games in Phuket can be a The so-called “Big Apple” is the sial coach. However, the Jets nightmare, as most games air only city to boast two NFL went out on the road in Week 5 live in the middle of the night. franchises, and my how their and took down the Atlanta Falcons This week three games will trajectories have changed in just a in an exciting Monday Night be on during daylight in Phuket. year. The Giants, who won Football (MNF) matchup with a The first, which kicks off at Super Bowls in 2007 and 2011, are last-minute win courtesy of a 7:25am on Friday, will see the off to an abysmal 0-5 start and clutch 43-yard field goal by Chicago Bears (3-2) take on New Orleans QB Drew Brees passes the ball. Photo:dbking have a net point deficit of 100 af- Nick Folk. The New York Daily the winless Giants. Monday ter losing a “must win” home game News reported the result thus: morning will see an important MNF matchup (8:30am on Tues- but inconsistent Chargers, who 36-21 to NFC East rivals the Phila- Folk Yeah! Nick Drills Kick. NFC East matchup when the day, ABC) will see the 4-1 India- fell to 2-3 after a road loss to delphia Eagles. Nick Foles, the The Jets, the only AFC East Cowboys (2-3) host the winless napolis Colts travel to San Di- division rivals the Oakland Eagles’ back up QB, had no prob- team to chalk up a win in Week Redskins (NBC, 7:30am). The ego to take on the entertaining Raiders last week. Foam: rolling your way to recovery, regeneration

LAST time I talked about recov- ery and regeneration and this week I wanted to expand on that a little bit. One of the techniques I mentioned last time was foam roll- ing. So what is foam rolling? Most people would liken it to their own personal massage, which really it kind of is. But how does foam rolling work and why is it so effective for you? Foam rolling or self-myofascial release (SMR) works by applying pressure to a specific area and helps to improve your “tissue quality”. In order to improve our “tissue length” (which is what flexibility training does) we first need to improve our “tissue quality” by removing adhesions and scar tissue that may be impairing our “tissue length”. Foam rolling does just that by helping to break-up scar tissue build-up and adhesions that form from training. Below are some guidelines for foam rolling: Foam rolling or self-myofascial release (SMR) works by applying pressure to a specific area and helps to improve your ‘tissue quality’. Photo: Supplied or until the pain decreases. from origination to insertion. Now for those of you that currently you are serious about increasing 1. Use a foam roller, massage 4. Perform pre- and post-workout. 7. Static stretch after SMR to foam roll or have tried it in the past, your flexibility and range of mo- stick or tennis ball to apply and as needed on non-training days. increase flexibility. you are right – it can hurt a little bit tion than adding foam rolling to pressure to areas of the body. 5. Increase intensity by applying the first few times but this is per- your training program is a must! 2. Roll at a slow pace for more pressure. Stack legs on Like anything in the fitness fectly normal and something you 10-20 repetitions per side. foam roller; use a partner with world, results won’t happen right can control based on how much Tip By Thanyapura’s Operation 3. If a severe pain spot is noticed, massage sticks. away, but after only a few sessions of your bodyweight you push Manager, Brian Finniss hold the spot for 30-45 seconds 6. Roll the full length of muscle you will see acute improvements. down on the foam roller with. If Email: [email protected] October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Laguna Challange 2013 REGISTRATION is still open for A fantastic spokesperson for the 2013 half distance Challenge the event, Belinda Granger has Laguna Phuket in Thailand – and been one of the greatest support- you’d be crazy to miss out on ers and an active ambassador for the chance to compete in this the Laguna Phuket race. She has unique destination event that has been coming to Phuket for the captured the hearts of triathletes LPT and now the Challenge all over the world. Laguna Phuket since 2000, hav- The Sunday December 1 race ing missed the event only once will be the first of the Challenge in that period. Family series to be staged on this “Without a doubt Laguna paradise tropical island a week Phuket is my favorite race desti- after the legendary 20th Anniversary nation in the world,” says Belinda. Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT.) “There are many reasons The days between the two why I continue to return year spectacular events in Phuket will after year – the race, the food, be filled with a Tri-Fest of the people, the weather, the training and social events held in accommodation, the sticky rice and around the luxurious Laguna and mango... my list could go on Phuket destination resort. and on.” This “Triathlon Carnival” has “This really is one of the most proved a popular attraction for amazing race experiences out international athletes eager to there. I have watched the race sample the delights of Thailand grow in size and in expertise while rubbing shoulders with the over the years, making it one of likes of Ruedi Wild and Radka the best and most exciting races Vodickova, last year’s Laguna of the year. Phuket Triathlon champions. It has a bit of everything – it’s Ruedi Wild triumphed at Laguna certainly not an easy race, but Phuket last year in a time of that’s why I love it; the hills Top finishers of Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2012 celebrate. Photo: Supplied 2:29.22. Following Wild home and the weather make it so were an elite field of seasoned challenging.” cially for families. There is just Laguna Phuket is the equally this space. – Phuket Gazette athletes including Tim Meyer, “The best thing about the race so much to see and do.” important business of the Awards Alberto Cassadei, Massimo is that you don’t just go there “Make sure that if you do head Party – hosted by race an- The Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri- Cigana and Simon Agoston. for the race itself – it’s the over to this year’s race that you nouncer Whit Raymond, these Fest is sponsored by the Phuket The 2012 women’s field entire race experience that keeps have a few days after the race parties have become the stuff of Gazette and PGTV’s nationally- top finishers were Radka me coming back. Getting to stay to explore and enjoy everything legend among the international broadcast ‘Phuket Today’ show. Vodickova, Belinda Granger, Edith in the Laguna Phuket resort and that Phuket has to offer. You triathlon community and last ‘Phuket Today’ is aired eight times a Niederfringer, Nickey Barnard, experiencing all that it has to won’t be disappointed!” year’s was no exception, and week on True Visions (channels 85 and Sarah Wheeler. offer post-race is perfect, espe- And yet another appeal of neither will this year’s be. Watch and 59) PSI, GMMZ and local cable. Triathlon tips: get ready for the Challange

BEING six weeks away from aero equipment might not be the pump or CO2 to be able to change the Challenge Laguna Phuket perfect bike for everyone. If you a flat tire. Triathlon (CLPT) Triathlon, ride slower than 35km/h normal If you don’t know how to athletes should make their wheels and a simple road bike change a flat, please get some final decisions on their race could be the better option. If you instructions now from an experi- equipment soon.Your gear has want to use aero bars, please get enced cyclist. to meet the challenges of used to them now. They require Please choose a helmet with the race. some experience and practice. sufficient ventilation. It will be hot!

SWIM RUN NUTRITION For the swim you want to On the running leg you have to Plan your nutrition ahead! Carry make sure your vision is right. rely on your shoes. Break them in some gels or whatever works for Get some new googles and before the race. I recommend to you. It is very important to know double check if they fit run at least 20km with them how to transport them on race day. correctly. Choose a comfort- before using them on race day. Place them safe somewhere on able one that does not limit Make up your mind now if you your bike. A race suit with pock- your vision. If the goggles want to wear socks or not. You ets makes sense! gets foggy inside, please use need to check your shoes now if anti fog spray or clean them you can run in them sockless or TRAINING with body shampoo or tooth not. Thanyapura is organizing an offi- paste to remove grease. Use Use a visor and sun protection cial Challenge Laguna Phuket a swimsuit, trisuit or tritop/ during competition. Your body will training special from October trishort combination with a be thankful. 18-November 3, 2013 with Get your gear ready to meet the challenges of the race. Photo: Supplied tight, but comfortable fit to Vaseline on sensitive body parts Thanyapura coaches J rgen reduce drag. is also a good idea. Z ckand Tim Jardine. Check out the race course with expert local CYCLE BIKE knowledge! The more you know For the cycle section make sure If you are advanced and use car- about the course, the bigger your your bike is in a technically bon wheels, please use the com- advantage over your competition. perfect condition. If you don’t patible brake pads for better have any bike mechanic skills, safety. Tips By Thanyapura’s Triathlon please see one of the Put at least one bottle cage on Senior Head Coach, Jurgen Zack local bike shops. your bike and make sure the bottle Email: [email protected] The CLPT course is quite does not fall out when you ride hilly and technical. A time trial over a bump. For more information contact bike with steep seat angle and Carry a spare tire and a mini [email protected] 50 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013

Youth- sailing competition kicks off at Nai Yang

RACE one of the Phuket Dinghy Phang Nga, Songkhla, and as far Series youth sailing competition as Chonburi, in order to prepare kicked of last Saturday in wild them for the international com- and windy conditions off Nai petition and the Phuket King’s Yang Beach. The wet weather Cup Regatta.” did not deter the 20 young Thai Mr Santi said it was great to sailors who were competing in see the kids’ skills develop over solo dinghy races in two classes the past four years of the series – 15 in the Optimist class and five and that he looked forward to some in the larger Laser class boats. of them competing in the King’s The Phuket Dingy Series, Cup in the future. The series is as now in its fourth year, is held much about the social side of in conjunction with the Phuket sailing and at the end of each race King’s Cup Regatta and aims to day the kids gather for a barbe- develop Thai youth sailing cue and a reading of the results. talent in the region. Competitors There are two more races to in the series are drawn from be held in the series, the next The Phuket Dinghy Series is sponsored by the Phuket Gazette and PGTV's nationally-broadcast 'Phuket sailing clubs in Phuket and the will be hosted by The Kriss Resi- Today' show. For coverage, be sure to check the TV schedule on page 35 of this issue. Photo: Supplied surrounding provinces, but dent Bang Tao from October 26 compete individually. to 27 and the final race, hosted Laser Class Optimist Class Santi Kanchanabandhu of the at Panwa Bay by the 3rd Naval Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Area Command of the Royal Rank Name Total Net Rank Name Total Net Organizing Committee, who is Thai Navy, will take place from st st deeply involved in the dinghy November 23 to 24. Once the 1 Chut Dawruang 4.0 4.0 1 Charef Rakpongbanthit 3.0 3.0 series said: “The Phuket Din- series is completed, winners of nd nd ghy Series has helped bring to each class will receive a Royal 2 Jittawat Boonrat 5.0 5.0 2 Pongphat Arkkomierk 6.0 6.0 the fore many young Thai sail- Award which is to be presented, 3rd Winai Sukkans 9.0 9.0 3rd Traitup Maneecharoen 12.0 12.0 ing talents. It serves as an along with other Regatta class th th accessible means of competi- winners, at Kata Beach Resort 4 Poghod Nunkhunthod 14.0 14.0 4 Tanakon Kaewluan 19.0 19.0 tion for young sailors from and Spa on December 6. th th many sailing clubs in Phuket, – Phuket Gazette 5 Kittitach Chauykaew 14.0 14.0 5 Keeratika Krongboon 19.0 19.0 Thai teams eye top-10 Phuket finish THAILAND’S top women’s beach volley- Currently they stand at no 40 in the world ranking of 40. Talking about the team’s pros- The Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT is ball team of Varapatsorn Radarong and rankings and they have already made pects in Phuket, he stated that the tournament supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, Tanarattha Udomchavee are looking to history becoming the first Thai team ever to will be very tough as so many of the world’s PTT Public Company Limited, Thai Beverage achieve a top-10 finish at the FIVB Beach achieve a top-5 finish on the World Tour. top teams will be competing. Marketing Co Ltd, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Volleyball, Phuket Thailand Open powered They achieved this feat at the recently “However, as it is our home event, it will Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co Ltd, Kata Group, by PTT, which will be staged later this held Anapa Open in Russia; this was a give the girls extra impetus to do well and we Woraburi Resort and Spa, TOT Public Company month on Karon beach, Phuket from repeat of their 5th place finish at the 27th can reasonably expect a top-10 finish, any- Limited, Grand Sports, Tez Tour, O’ Natural, 91.5 October 29 to November 3. University Games. Prior to competing in thing better than that will be a bonus. FM, Haad Thip Public Co Ltd and Jungceylon. A total of five Thai teams have entered Phuket, Varapatsorn and Tanarattha along The Thai teams will also be supporting The event is also sponsored by the Phuket the tournament with the number 1 team with Rumpaipreut Numwong and Khanittha some of the grass root activities in Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s nationally-broadcast joined in the main draw by Rumpaipreut Hongpak will compete in the FIVB Beach such as the PTT beach Volleyball Clinic and ‘Phuket Today’ show. ‘Phuket Today’ is aired eight Numwong and Khanittha Hongpak, and Volleyball Grand Slam tournament in Sao PTT Schools Cup. Admission to the Phuket times a week on True Visions (channels 85 and returning veterans Usa Tenpaksee and Yupa Paulo, Brazil from October 8-13. Thailand Open is free. For Thai beach vol- 59) PSI, GMMZ and local cable. Umbrella Phokongploy. The other two teams, com- Their coach, Mr Petcharat Putsorn, be- leyball fans who are unable to travel to sponsors of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World prising Srinuch Kawfong with Saowaros lieves that Varapatsorn and Tanarattha should Phuket, SMMTV will broadcast live daily Tour are Mikasa and Jinling Sports. For more Tangkaeo and Ariya Laosaengsa with Kitja be able to improve to 35 in the world broadcasts throughout the tournament, while information on the tournament, please contact Khantarak, will enter the qualifying draw. rankings by the year’s end. At the start of the semifinals on Saturday, November 2, as Pentangle Promotions Co., Ltd at Tel: 02- This year is the first time that Varapatsorn the season, the girls were ranked a lowly well as the finals on Sunday, November 3, 3113414/5 or via W: pentanglepromotions.com Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee have 94, but their ranking has gradually improved will also be televised on NBT in Thailand seriously competed on the World Tour. throughout the season to their current world and broadcast to audiences around the world. – Phuket Gazette

Tanarattha Udomchavee goes for a point. Right: Top Thai duo, Varapatsorn Radarong and Tanarattha Udomchavee, hope to finish in the top-10 at the upcoming Phuket event. Photos: supplied October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Islanders edge Warlords

BLOCKED: Giorgi Tsimakuridze attempts to cross the ball into the area.

By Steven Layne Somjit, who fulfilled his duty when he lobbed the ball over the visitor’s PHUKET FC fans, players and keeper on a breakaway seven coaching staff were all able to rest minutes into the second half. a bit easier after the club ended a Perhaps due to dwindling fan two-month winless run, having support, coupled with the timing of BATTLE OF SURAKUL: Geoffrey Doumeng (right) challenges for possession. Photos: Steven Layne prevailed at home 1-0 over the the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, the Gulf Saraburi FC “Warlords” last turnout of just over 1,200 clocked lead, while Saraburi only narrowly Sunday evening (Oct 6). in as an all-time low in three sea- missed on a number of chances Prior to this, Phuket’s last win sons so far in the Thai first division to equalize, having dominated pos- was on August 11 when they – Yamaha League One (YL1). session in Phuket territory for downed Nakhon Pathom United Coming off the bench in the much of the final 20 minutes. 2-0, also at home. second half, Sukree E-tae and Indeed, Phuket’s keeper Scoring the latest victory’s only Ludovick Takam squandered a Ninuruddin “Spider Ming” Nide- goal was Phuket captain, Ekartit good chance to double Phuket’s ha was stretched to his limits, bombarded by a seemingly end- less run of attempts by the opponents, whose well-executed set-play game lacked only in the finishing touches. Maintaining a clean sheet through to the end of five minutes of extra time allocated, Spider Ming was subsequently named “man of the match” for his fantastic performance. The victory, which restored the AIR TIME: Ekartit Somjit, the match’s only scorer, heads the ball. Islanders’ 9th place position in the 18-team YL1, was a big draw, while Saraburi claimed all four an away match against PTT psychological victory, not only for of the other results – outscoring Rayong on October 19, before Head Coach, Stefano “Teco” Phuket 11-3 – now make that 11-4! returning to Surakul Stadium for Cugura Rodriques – earning only his As a result, Saraburi fell from their final home match of the second win in 11 matches 6th into 7th place, ousted from season on October 26, against since taking the reigns – but their spot by Trat FC who beat Rayong United. The Islanders especially for fans. Of the two sides’ Rayong United 5-2 on Saturday. will conclude the season on previous five meetings in the last Phuket now have only three November 2 with an away match three years, only one resulted in a matches remaining, starting with against Nakhon Ratchasima FC. 52 PHUKET GAZETTE October 12 - 18, 2013 PHUKET PROPERTY REVIEW

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Mature market momentum By Bill Barnett residences. Unlike the boom market Singapore, and Eastern Europeans. and building methods, such as of the mid 2000s when pricing points Second is the re-emergence of prefabrication, to ultimately drive Phuket’s property expert were in the millions of dollars, this leasehold property suitable for down price. Larger groups have and Managing Director of time the sweet spot of success is in overseas buyers and arguably provides likewise been able to use their crucial C9HotelWorks.com the range of US$100,000 to 200,000 more seamless integration into a mass and internal vertical organiza- COMMENT properties. Notable launches by hotel managed scenario. Price, size tion, including sales, marketing, Laguna Shores, Amari Residences and and returns are drawing buyers who design and construction, to retain PHUKET’S real estate sector is Baan Mai Khao have seen sales have become wary of investment into margins but at the same time reduce experiencing a dynamic change that is absorption rates wind the clock back highly volatile stock market’s and product costs to buyers. sweeping across the island’s property to a decade ago. other financial instruments. We are starting to see a new series landscape. Old school thinking has A lead indicator here is a new Another sign of Phuket’s maturing of housing estates with both attached been put on the shelf as one out of buyer profile – this time out its market has been the ability of and detached houses. These are every four international passengers Asians from Hong Kong and property developers to use technology attracting a blend of both domestic arriving at the gateway airport in the and foreign buyers. This follows both a first half of the year was from Main- shift in consumers placing a higher land China. importance on pricing but also the New faces from new places abound evolutionary up-cycle of the island from the emerging mass markets from emerging to a more mature ranging from China to Eastern Europe market offering a wider array of real and the knock-on effect from tourism estate products. into the island’s broader economy is While the island’s tourism market clearly set to take off. has seen rate growth at luxury hotels, While the highly leveraged domes- we are on the cusp of a number of tic-centric trend of low-cost inland impressive new launches that will help properties, which has dominated Phuket retain its reputation as a property headlines over the past 24 leading destination for the well- months, is continuing unabated, new heeled glitterati. Offerings to watch buying trends are gaining momentum, include Point Yamu by Como, Rose- offering both diversity and an attach- wood on the Patong headland (pic ment to broader global patterns. above), Anantara Layan and more. First, there has been a rise of investment buyers into hotel branded Continued on page 11 2 PHUKET GAZETTE October 2013

Mandala October 2013 AEC PHUKET GAZETTE 3

By Pakhin Aunggulsant

Community planning and development expert and MD of Phuket marketing communications firm, Prodigy One Paving the way to

ANALYSIS WITH MAJOR construction projects underway to Phuket’s CBD 2015 develop the infrastructure required to cope with the expected influx of visitors and new commer- cial ventures, we are working closely with municipal authorities and top foreign and domestic investors to expand and transform the more than 100 rai of land and property extend- ing northwards from the junction at Central Festival Phuket and Darasamuth School to the bypass road and beyond. The area west of Central Festival is also ripe for further development as upmarket retail property. At least one major mega brand retail corporation has plans to build a brand new first- class shopping development in this area. In turn, Bangyai Road, which exits opposite Makro hypermarket, is set to become a Soho- style chic business district featuring smaller, Phuket will undergo a major transformation over the next few years as independent boutique retail outlets. Development along north-south Chalermpakiat private and government sectors collaborate to develop Phuket's main com- Road, where Homeworks, Design Square, Big C mercial area into a world-class Central Business District (CBD) in time for the and Phuket International Hospital are currently located, is set to remain exclusively for large scale island's integration into the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. retail due to various economy of scale factors, such as the large parcels of land on either side of the Of course the growth of the CBD must be junction and at the junction on the bypass road road only available for long-term rental. supported by infrastructure improvements. We in Koh Kaew. Phuket International Airport's While expansion of existing branded shopping are pleased to say that the local authorities are expansion plans are also set to comfortably experiences into luxury lifestyle retail outlets is also very much on board in facilitating the influx accommodate up to 12 million visitors by 2015. most definitely in the pipeline to cater to the of investor development. fast-growing shopping tourism trend, new The roads feeding the CBD are already being Prodigy One provides global industry research investment opportunities are also attracting improved with central government budgets to and development for strategic investor rela- major private investors from Bangkok and build underpasses and road widening projects at tions. www.prodigy-one.com. Email: overseas. the Central Festival junction, at the Tesco Lotus [email protected] for more information. 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NORTH October 2013 Living the Laguna lifestyle NORTH PHUKET

The September launch of Laguna Park, overlooking the golf course, coincides with the growing demands of the market.

LAGUNA Park is set to be Phuket’s The gated development will for families, and are priced from 12 largest residential community, provide a secure environment for a million baht. comprising up to 2,000 homes when family-friendly community, embody- The first phase will have approxi- fully completed. ing the project's concept of “Grow- mately 500 units, including 240 To be developed by Laguna ing Together.” townhomes and villas and 280 condos Property, part of the Laguna Resorts The townhomes measure 173sqm These one-bedroom units will cater and Hotels and the Banyan Tree of built-up area and feature two to singles or couples and will be Group, the project will be located bedrooms and four bathrooms, with launched in the latter part of 2013. next to the well-known integrated an option to add a third bedroom and Show units are now open at resort destination that is comprised private rooftop Jacuzzi. The three- Laguna Property's new Property Sales of five-star resorts, golf course, story residences, suitable for couples Centre, located near the entrance to From the splendid Mai Khao Beach residences, shopping village, spas, or small families, are priced from 6 Laguna Phuket, where customers can and Sirinat National Park to restaurants and bars. million baht up. find more information about Laguna Bangtao Beach and across to the Positioned to provide primary The villas offer 340sqm of living Park, as well as the group's property famous Heroines Monument, the residential homes, Laguna Park area and feature four bedrooms and portfolio on Phuket and worldwide. North of Phuket is also home to offers all the facilities, amenities, five bathrooms, with an option to three golf courses and the island's and services that collectively make add a fifth bedroom and private For more information, visit international airport - making it a convenient location for home up what is referred to as the rooftop swimming pool. The three- www.lagunaproperty.com owners and tourists. “Laguna Lifestyle.” story stand-alone homes are suitable or call +66 (0)76 362 333 October 2013 SOUTH PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Conzeptualizing SOUTH PHUKET a new Kata view IMAGINE the convenience of city easy walking distance of the condo. living, but with views across the Specially designed in modern Andaman Sea. tropical style, there are a total of 45 Q Conzept Condominium (left) is units in two buildings, offering located just five minutes walk from panoramic views of Kata and Karon Phuket’s most popular southern beaches and a lush mountainous beaches of Kata and Karon, but only a backdrop. stones throw from everything an Buyers can choose from one and owner could want or need. two bedroom suites, ranging from 85 Fresh markets, supermarkets, to 119sqm, or from four different gift and souvenir shops, and over penthouse designs (bottom left). The thirty hip restaurants are within 4-6 bedroom penthouses range in size from approximately 189 to 241sqm with en-suite bathrooms and private roof-top swimming pools. Q Conzept also offers complete common amenities including a restaurant, infinity edge pool with Jacuzzi, pool bar, fitness center and a 24-hour manned and CCTV-moni- tored security system. Because of its location, Q Conzept Condominium is also a promising investment. The company is offering an annual 7% guaranteed rental From Kata Beach across to Phuket return for investors. Foreign freehold Town, the south of the island has a is available with prices ranging from remarkable range of facilities, services, shopping, accommodation 8.3 to 79 million baht. and dining choices. There's also a beach to suit almost everyone; from For further details contact Lilly at the brilliant white sands of Kata and [email protected] or Karon to the hidden coves of Ya Nui call +66 76 330 921 and Ao Sane. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE EAST October 2013 Ready for Aseanarean? EAST COAST ASEANAREAN – it's an unusual word, but then what it represents is a unique perspective of the cruising grounds that stretch from Myanmar to the islands of Indonesia. “Everybody has heard of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean,” Ao Po Grand Marina MD, Kasem Chiarasomboon, explains. “We want this region to have it's own identity too – Aseanarean.” At the centre of this Asian sailing experience is, of course, Phuket. Offering yacht owners services and facilities unparalleled, and in many cases unavailable, in other regional destinations, Phuket has already developed a vibrant yachting scene. MARINA LIVING: Ao Po Grand Marina plans to build for lifestyle. The latest addition to that scene is the Ao Po Grand Marina. With Phang manding views of the yachts and the days – air-con will be optional. Nga Bay extending enticingly just bay beyond. “We are trying to build for beyond the pontoons, the marina is Set back from the water's edge is lifestyle,” Kasem explains. “Not already home to some 220 boats and Ao Po Grand's own property develop- everyone is doing that.” many of the island's resident super- ment – 33 exclusive condo units all The term Aseanarean was first yachts. With a new breakwater close with views across the bay in front and proposed by Raffles Marina's Francis to completion, Ao Po Grand will have a peaceful lake park behind. The Lee in 1998. With the Asean Eco- room to support another 20 plus Marina Living development offers a nomic Community slated for 2015, superyachts and even megayachts. range of 1-bed to 4-bed units, with what better time could their be for The services on land are equally prices to match that “exclusive” tag, unified cruising grounds that encom- The east coast is the gateway to breathtaking Phang Nga Bay. With impressive; the hard stands can and all accessible via their own private pass the very best South East Asia has hundreds of islets to visit, the bay currently take up to 60 boats, with elevators. to offer. One thing is for sure, with is a wonderous place to explore. The plans on the table for many more and With only four units per floor, the marina developments like Ao Po view of the bay from Phuket is facilities to bring even larger boats out design by ISM (the team behind the Grand, come AEC or Aseanaraean, making the east coast highly of the water. The marina's new yacht award-winning Sri Panwa) allows for a Phuket will be ready. desirable to developers. Not club, due to open this December, sits free flow of fresh air through the surprisingly the island's top marina's all face onto the bay on a small rise that will offer com- units. So – even on the most sultry www.aopograndmarina.com October 2013 WEST PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Patong’s Ace in the hole WEST COAST Phuket. There are many occupations Phuket Property Review talked to and business opportunities here. Every Alisa Likit-it-tiruks, the developer of square meter of land in the prime Ace Condominium Patong, about location of Patong costs 62,500 baht per square meter or even higher. how she is making her project More opportunity, more business, stand out from the crowd. more jobs. Many people are coming to work in Patong and I know they have a big problem with transporta- tion. Driving over the hill every day is dangerous and makes them tired. Finding an apartment here in Patong is very expensive, so that is why I would like to create the good quality and affordable property in a residen- tial area within the center of Patong.

PPR: What services and facilities will PPR: In a busy market like Patong, term payments for foreign buyers, your development offer? what do you offer that others in the for example 75% for the total down ALISA: Ace Condominium Patong is market do not? payment and 25% upon transfer of the perfect choice for living, as it's ALISA: The main advantage Ace ownership. secure, functional, and convenient. Condominium Patong has is the For Ace, our foreign clients can It's also a competitive alternative for location. You cannot find a condo in pay 25% down payment and the rest investors seeking an opportunity in this prime location of this quality at upon transfer of ownership. More- the real estate business. Either this price. over, the reservation payment is only renting or reselling is possible and The other advantage I would like 30,000 baht, even for foreign buyers. profitable. to suggest is the term payment for Our facilities include swimming From tourist friendly Patong to foreign buyers. Either for their own PPR: Where are your buyers from pool, sun bathing area and fitness beautiful and chic Surin Bay, the west coast of Phuket has been the residence or for investment, there and who are you aiming to attract? center. We also have 24hr security island's drawcard since tourism are quite a lot of potential buyers. So ALISA: Our main targets are and an electronic keycard entry began. Phuket's luxury property I consulted with my dad and would people who work or have business in system. I'm also planning to set up a market also began along this range like to attract this target group by Patong and people who would like to rental management team for this of beautiful beaches. With the hi- offering something special and invest in Patong real estate. property. end homes and hotels also come flexible for them. As everyone knows, Patong is the top-rated services, including the Jungceylon Shopping Center. Normally developers set very strict center of the tourism industry for www.patong-center.com 8 PHUKET GAZETTE RUSSIAN MARKET October 2013 Russian to conclusions EVERYBODY talks about Russians in of several hundred, so about 1%. One Phuket these days – from officials to of the first big “Russian” projects here expats to ordinary Thais. For some of is Vista del Mar Phuket. I put “Rus- them this a huge source of income, sian” in quotes because the investors some others are just frightened by are mostly Russian but the manage- new competition and have started ment team is truly international – rumors regarding “Russian mafia”. Swiss, Canadian and Thais. And most You can see cyrillic writing now in of the clients for some mystical reason shop windows all around Phuket – but are not Russians but French and other these are mostly Thai and Western expats from all over Asia. businesses who just want to get cashy Hotels/guest houses – No more Russian clients. So are Russian than ten out of hundreds, about 2-3%. businesses so numerous? Not at all. Restaurants – not more than 1%, I They are just more visible. believe, from hundreds of others. These is my personal statistics: Russian IT and Internet companies Travel agencies - Overall the are a specific niche market here on number of Russian tourists coming to the island. Most of them have offices RUSSIAN CONECTIONS: The writer with Phuket’s Governor Maitri Inthusut. Phuket in the first half of this year was all around Russia and headquarters Sergey is working to help establish a Russian business network for Phuket. about 250 thousand from roughly 1.5 here in Phuket. million international arrivals, which The tropical paradise environment with vast international experience. Russians it’s easier to do business here means about 17%. As there are many combined with a relatively inexpen- They are taught to take things seriously than for traditional westerners. non-Russian travel agencies working sive work force are major reasons for and to implement systematic ap- Still the total of Russian business in with the Russian tourist market, business owners to reside here. A proaches. So Russians are serious Phuket accounts for less than 5% of Russian travel agencies get about number of freelancers are also competitors, not only for Thais but also the market share – plenty of room for 10%-15% of the market only. working here – limited to their own for other foreign-owned businesses. expansion. Real Estate Agencies – a dozen laptops with internet access. Moreover, the Thai legal environ- from about 150 on the island, or less Many Russians doing business here ment and especially the way law is Sergey Nesterenko is the developer of than 10%. are well educated people, speaking enforced here is very similar to what the Vista Del Mar luxury villa project Property developers – a couple out different languages (including Thai) and they deal with back home. So, for near Naithon Beach. October 2013 FINANCE & LAW PHUKET GAZETTE 9 The five things every Phuket property investor should know INVESTING in properties in the year lease. Any contract giving you 4) Only a Chanote or a Nor Sor Sam emerging world can offer you opportu- rights to force transfer of title from Gor title will allow you to build. nities that may not be possible in the the original seller or a Thai nominee There may be a chance that you can well developed markets. However, holding the land for you is not likely to upgrade the type of title. However it is every country in the world carries a stand up in court on its own merit. never guaranteed despite any “guaran- specific set of risks of which you need to tee” from a seller that the land office be aware. 2) Markets can go both ways in the has already agreed to do it. If it is a These risks do not mean you short term. lower type of title you will often get a should not invest, but mainly that you Long term real estate is usually a good discount on the selling price but should adjust the amount of your net good bet, but if you plan on flipping be wary that it may end up impossible worth you are willing to put at risk condos or making a quick buck, be to upgrade the title. Beginners in based on these factors. I have put aware that Phuket has been booming Thailand would be best served to go together a shortlist of what I believe for quite some time already and you only for land with a Chanote title. are the top five things everyone may get stuck waiting through a needs to make sure they understand cycle. Make sure the money you are 5) Local agents and lawyers are known before they invest in a property in investing isn’t something you need to massage the legal realities. Thailand. liquid in the next ten years. You may Keep in mind that people earning get lucky and flip it quickly, but you a commission from your investment 1) Owning land in Thailand is generally also may not. have a conflict of interest inherent in not legal if you are a foreigner. their occupation, and they are sometimes afraid that if you know I have written about ways of 3) Many Chanote titles are the result HAPPY FAMILY: The writer with his securing a property in the past, and of corruption many years ago. and understand all of the risks that Phuket family. sure enough someone pointed out If you think a property you are you will not invest in Thailand. Never that I failed to mention that if you lock interested in might be anywhere near trust the seller’s lawyer or an agent’s David Mayes MBA resides in Phuket up something like US$1 million into a national park, I would go further legal opinion. A good agent’s job is to with his family and provides wealth Thai government bonds that you can than the usual title check at the land find you the property you want and management services to expats in fact legally own 1 rai. For the rest of office. Make sure the land wasn’t within your budget. After they have around the globe, focusing on UK us, the Thai government is willing to stolen from the national park. Resorts done that I would always verify the pension transfers. Faramond UK is let us lease land for 30 years. Outside have been smashed down due to this legal side of things with multiple regulated by the FCA and advises on of buying a freehold condo, Thai law and it is “buyer beware” as far as any lawyers independent of the deal you pensions and taxation. Email: offers little protection beyond a 30 recourse is concerned. are looking at. [email protected] 10 PHUKET GAZETTE LUXURY LIFESTYLE October 2013 LuxuryLuxury withoutwithout limitslimits

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With club aircraft for instruction or countless options for fine dining and introduction flights and plenty of world-class shopping, entertainment hangar space available if you want and sporting facilities, Phuket has to land your own plane. Taking off everything you need right at your from the airpark, you skim over a fingertips. beach and out across the Andaman The island's medical and education Sea, dotted with islands in all facilities are also second to none, directions, giving you the ultimate BOATS & TENNIS: RPM (top) and TSLC (above) offer world-class service. with several international standard freedom to explore this region of hospitals and schools with extensive magnificent natural beauty. pura Sports and Leisure Club. The Thai cuisine is world renowned for experience in For the TSLC megaplex offers an unrivaled its use of fresh ingredients and meeting the golfer, Phuket range of academies with competi- exquisite balancing of flavours, so needs of offers six tions, teams and training at all levels naturally many of Phuket's restau- expatriates. fantastic and ages, including football, aquat- rants strive to reach the pinnacle of Phuket No matter what courses, making ics, tennis, rugby and triathlon modern Thai cuisine and give their International you are missing it a favorite spot academies. The cutting edge guests a unique and delicious dining Airport is the of countless Thanyapura Integrative Health experience. Silk Restaurant & Bar is main gateway from home, you amateur and Centre combines several aspects of one of these restaurants and prides for visitors to professional medicine, such as physiotherapy, itself on using the freshest local the island, but are sure to find it golfers. The traditional Asian medicine and ingredients, prepared with time for those jewel in contemporary treatment technolo- honored techniques mixed with a seeking a more in Phuket. Phuket's golfing gies to keep you fit, healthy and dash of contemporary flair, to ensure exclusive crown is active. its reputation as the one of the finest entryway, there undoubtedly the With so many activities on offer, Thai restaurants on the island. Le are several serene grounds you're sure to work up a healthy Versace restaurant offers diners a private marinas and also a private of the Blue Canyon Country Club, appetite and once again Phuket taste of classic French cuisine, airpark capable of landing and which boasts two 18-hole courses exceeds expectations. You can find considered by most to be the best of storing all manor of light aircraft. that are unsurpassed in their use of delicious meals from almost any its kind in Phuket. To complement the The Royal Phuket Marina is the stunning tropical landscape to cuisine and countless respected fabulous food guests get to enjoy one Phuket's most exclusive private create a challenging game for all international chefs vie for distinction of the best sunset beach views on the marina with berths that can accom- levels of players. in creating new and unique flavors to island overlooking Patong Beach and modate 81 vessels from 10 meters to For all other sporting and health tempt the diner who thinks they've the Andaman Sea. 35 meters. This award-winning state- and fitness needs there is Thanya- tried everything. There is also fantastic shopping to October 2013 LUXURY LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Market momentum Continued from page 1 lurking around the corner? Certainly. The looming influx of a massive MEANWHILE, back to the key amount of new domestic condo- China shift. Some developers with minium units will create a large brand recognition on the Main- secondary overhang of properties. land have been able get traction – And concerns over a China slowdown, such as Laguna through its which will have a domino effect into Banyan Tree affiliation. But the the economies of resource rich question for many is how to break Australia and Indonesia is another into the market? Across Asia, storm cloud on the horizon. Hong Kong and Singapore have Still, for an island that easily sits been the two leaders in attracting within six to eight hours flying time of Chinese buyers while the rest of half the world’s population the the region is still trying to turn up numbers look like they could add up the volume. to a sustained pitch forward during What’s clear though is property in the next few years. What’s the old Phuket is rapidly accelerating into a adage for business – location, new phase. Are there dangers location, location? FABULOUS FOOD: At top international restaurants, including Silk in Kamala. be had in Phuket, from local antiques bowling and even shooting ranges! and handicrafts to the finest interna- But for a unique night of entertain- tional brands in clothing and jewelry. ment, the world-famous Simon Jungceylon and Central Festival Cabaret show is a must see. It shopping centers are the premier features outstanding set designs, shopping destinations, and you can extravagant costumes and the find almost anything, from watches glamorous performers to give guests and electronics to designer clothing a truly international performance and jewelry, all in the convenient featuring modern and traditional confines of these two fantastic acts from around the globe in English centers. They also offer an enormous and alternative languages. You won't range of international food products, believe that the showgirls are so no matter what you are missing actually ladyboys discovered in from home, you are sure to find it. beauty pageants around Thailand – it There are also plenty of entertain- is truly a uniquely Thai experience. ment options, including cinemas, By Mark Knowles Source: Phuket Airport Immigration and C9 Hotelworks Market Research. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE October 2013