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The Gazette is published in association with Kathu Police Investors targeting chief vows to clean up IN THIS ISSUE Ao Phuket project Soi Bangla NEWS: Retaurant owner mur- By Gazette Staff dered; Russian found dead. By Janyaporn Morel Pages 2 & 3 PATONG: In a bid to clean up PHUKET: Two men represent- the garbage that accumulates INSIDE STORY: Phuket tourism ing a Norwegian marine engineer- every day on Soi Bangla, Kathu under the spotlight. ing firm on June 19 met Phuket Police Superintendent Col Gris- Pages 4 & 5 Governor Niran Kalayanamit to sak Songmoonnak on June 16 AROUND THE NATION: Politics show their interest in the Ao launched a garbage-disposal becoming a bore for most Phuket development project. campaign to ease some of Pa- Thais. Page 7 The Norwegians were just tong’s waste woes. two of a host of potential inves- Col Grissak told the Ga- AROUND THE SOUTH: Triple shooting leaves councilor tors who have been inquiring zette that he called on local ven- dead. Page 8 about the development, Gov dors and municipal authorities to Niran said. discuss the problem and develop AROUND THE REGION: Samui Geir L Kjersem, Managing a plan of action with the goal of goes green. Page 9 Director of LMG Marin, met the ensuring that the air in Patong re- AROUND THE ISLAND: Check- governor at 1:30 pm, accompa- mains fresh for the many tour- ing out tai chi. Page 10 nied by his associate Carl ists who visit the beach resort. Sverdrup and Thai advisor According to new guide- CHEAP EATS: Standing room Natthasak Songserm. lines, between 6 pm and 2 am only for proper pad Thai. The Norwegians’ main ob- there is to be no dumping of litter Page 12 jective was to introduce their anywhere along Soi Bangla. Ven- firm’s offshore piling technology Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit listens to the presentation by dors are permitted to put their PEOPLE: Aging musician Norwegians Carl Sverdrup (right) and Geir Kjersem (left). keeps tradition in the family. for use in the Ao Phuket project’s rubbish out on the soi at 2 am for Pages 14 & 15 marina and convention center, in Bangkok on June 20, the Ga- behind the project, recently called refuse collectors to take away by which might be “floating islands” zette has learned. Gov Niran to inform him that the next morning. SPORTS: Brit wins TriBallistic affixed to the seabed. Dasta, a public organization Dasta is still studying the Ao Violators of the new glory; Oleydong defends belt The method proposed does under the Tourism and Sports Phuket project and looking into scheme could be fined between in Phuket; National Games not involve conventional land-rec- Ministry, held a public hearing on the idea of listing all of Phuket 500 and 1,000 baht according to gold in sight for Phuket ath- lamation techniques that require the project in Phuket on May 29 under Dasta as a special devel- existing Thai law, added Col letes. Pages 34 & 35 dumping sediment directly into and appears keen to move ahead opment zone, as requested by Grissak. PROPERTY: Construction Up- the sea, but rather the construc- with the 100-billion-baht plan. many people who attended the A transition period is nec- date: Too cool for schools; tion of huge platforms onto There has been consider- last public hearing. essary so that vendors can ad- Home of the Week; Decor: which sediment is placed. This able investment interest in the “Dasta needs more time to just to the new schedule, said Col Right said Med; Property allows natural currents to flow project among foreign firms, Gov study the issues involved and will Grissak. Those involved in the Watch: Your rights as a condo beneath the structures and mini- Niran said. hold more public hearings, but the scheme, many of whom have buyer. Pages 37-42 mizes environmental impact, they “We have been contacted dates have yet to be set,” Gov signed a memorandum of under- explained. by many potential foreign inves- Niran said. standing, have been co-operative PLUS Another advantage is that tors. We have already had a simi- “Actually Phuket is still and there is now a community the structures can be built on- lar presentation by Korean firms very attractive to foreign inves- spirit on Soi Bangla with many QUEER N EWS 6; HAPPENINGS 16; shore then towed into place and Lotte Group and Kookmin Bank, tors. I have just had a visit from vendors actively keeping the area BACKSTAGE 17; LIFESTYLE 18 & attached to the piles, they added. who are interested in joint-invest- one group who are going to take clean, he added. 19; MOTORING 20; WHAT’S O N The pair also expressed an ment in the project. With the right over a hotel in Phuket, while an- One Patong vendor told the 21; TAKE A BREAK 23 & 24; interest in investing in the project. kind of promotion, I think we can other group based in the Middle Gazette that litter on the streets ANDAMAN RANT, PATTAYA 26; Gov Niran told the men he expect more investors to show East also recently visited to dis- from fellow vendors had annoyed BOOKS, THAI 101 27; EDITO- was impressed with the technol- interest,” Gov Niran said. cuss investing in a free-trade him for some time. RIAL, LETTERS 28; GOVERNOR’S ogy and encouraged them to Another firm had recently zone at Ao Makham. They first Less than two weeks into LETTER, ISSUES & ANSWERS 29; make the same presentation to contacted the Governor’s Office brought up the idea during the the scheme, tourists are already LAYING DOWN THE LAW, HORO- the board of the Designated Ar- to inquire about investing in a light previous government,” he said. staying on Soi Bangla longer and SCOPES 30; COMPUTERS 31; eas for Sustainable Tourism Ad- rail project, he added. “I think once we announce in greater numbers than before, BUSINESS AND M ONEY 32 & 33; ministration (Dasta) in Bangkok. Dasta board member Raja- Phuket as a special zone, more added the vendor, who chose to CLASSIFIEDS 43-55. They visited Dasta officials tin Syamananda, the driving force projects will come,” he added. remain anonymous. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Russian found dead Police hunt ‘mock monk’ thief By Sompratch Saowakhon the victim and the victim did not was his guest, Col Wijak added. PHUKET CITY: Mystery surrounds the death of a Russian man give the name of the supposed “The ‘monk’ has a tattoo on who missed his flight out of Thailand on June 18 and was found RASSADA: Phuket City Police monk in his complaint to the po- each arm. He is a little over- dead in his apartment June 19. are on the lookout for a man who lice. weight and has light skin. That is Lt Col Wijak Tarom, Phuket City Police Inspector for Investi- wears a monk’s robe but is The victim told police that all we know; we don’t even know gations, identified the deceased as Oleg Syrus, 38. wanted for the theft of about 100 on June 22 a “monk” who was which temple he is apparently Col Wijak was alerted to Mr Syrus’ death at 4:30 pm by the amulets with a total claimed value walking past his house on from,” Col Wijak said. management of Thanaporn Apartments on Suthat Rd Soi 2, where of more than 100,000 baht. Prompan Rd in Rassada asked to “In fact, we cannot even Mr Syrus lived in a one-room apartment. Phuket City Police Investi- stay the night. The next morning, confirm whether he is a real “We didn’t find any evidence of robbery or assault. His packed gating Inspector Lt Col Wijak the visitor was to continue on his monk. I have ordered police of- suitcase was still in his room and there was no evidence that anyone Tarom today told the Gazette that way to Phuket City, Col Wijak ficers to be on the lookout for had tried to tamper with it,” Col Wijak said. police responded to a call from a said. him,” he added. Other tenants in the apartment block said that Mr Syrus had man on the evening of June 23. The man went to work in “I cannot confirm the lived in Thailand since 2005 and was an alcoholic, Col Wijak said. The man claimed to have the morning, leaving his guest to owner’s claim that the stolen A local source told the Gazette that Mr Syrus had worked been robbed by a man dressed sleep peacefully in his house. But amulets’ total worth is more than with two Russian tour companies during his time in Thailand, includ- as a monk who had stolen about when he returned in the after- 100,000 baht, as the prices of ing Royal Andaman Express, where Mr Syrus was marketing man- 100 amulets from his house. noon, he found that about 100 amulets are always fluctuating,” ager years ago. Col Wijak declined to name amulets were missing – and so Col Wijak said.

Appeal to help babe needing Patong hotel tenants heart operation

PHUKET: British International School (BIS) Phuket is calling for donations to help pay for special- face 30-day eviction ized medical treatment for three- month-old Ruby, daughter of the school’s art co-ordinator, Claire By Prathomporn Kaenkrachang “We offered to sell the ho- Lester. tel to Sumitra, who agreed in prin- Ruby has been diagnosed PATONG: Long-term tenants ciple but made no payment,” he with DiGeorge’s syndrome, a staying at the Vises Hotel on said. genetic disorder that has left her Sainamyen Rd on June 18 filed a K. Bandit said that in 2004 with a partially collapsed lung, complaint at Kathu Police Station a case was filed against Sumitra pneumonia and requiring a heart after finding out that they had for damages totaling 100 million operation. been served an eviction order re- baht. The court finally ruled that As Ruby was born with her quiring them to leave the hotel by she was to vacate the building in condition, no insurance company July 15. December 2007, he said. will cover the cost of any of her A court notice attached to However, Sumitra ignored treatment. the hotel door warned that the the judgment and continued to Phuket International Wo- hotel had been repossessed by collect rents keeping the issue men’s Club (PIWC) will host a Photipoom Co Ltd. The notice secret from the tenants, K. Ban- fund-raising dinner and silent auc- also warned that there was to be dit said. tion at Skipper’s bar at Royal no damage, sale or transfer of the He added that he had spent Phuket Marina on July 17. Tick- assets without written permission one day with a translator explain- ets are 600 baht each. Contact from Punyatida Krosap of the ing to all the tenants, one by one, Carole Dux (Tel: 085-7821332) to Phuket Provincial Legal Execu- that they would all have to move buy tickets. tion Office. Long-term tenants at Vises Hotel (pictured) on Sainamyen Rd in out by July 15. “We are looking at ways to At 10 am, about 38 long- Patong have been given until July 15 to move out. Private lawyers acting on make heart lapel badges to sell term tenants of various nationali- behalf of guests are now contact- to raise funds, and we welcome ties met at Kathu Police Station ready paid that the tenants stand Photipoom’s legal represen- ing K. Bandit for documents to other fund-raising ideas or initia- to file the complaint. Some had to lose is about one million baht. tative, Bandit Sirsawa, told the be used as evidence in their tives,” said BIS headmaster paid for their rooms two years in However, Lt Weerapong Gazette that Photipoom had ac- cases. George Hickman. advance, some for a year and Rakkhito explained to them that quired the building through an- The tenants are also consid- “We are looking to raise some had paid for six months. the case had already been heard other company headed by Dr ering filing a case with the Phuket 600,000 baht for the operation Some guests had contracts, oth- in court and that they would have Pranee Pha-eonchoke, who is Consumer Protection Board. and then hope to support Claire ers had only receipts for their rent to hire a lawyer to negotiate their also an executive at Thairung Police, staff at the hotel and Lester with the costs of Ruby’s payments. rights with the building’s owner, Union Car Co, at a public auc- the disconcerted tenants all told ongoing care,” he added. The total amount of rent al- Photipoom. tion in 2003. the Gazette that they did not have However, Sumitra Vassana- K. Sumitra’s current contact de- komut, who was working as sales tails. manager at the hotel when it was Sumitra also left behind an bought, had stayed on collecting unpaid electricity bill totaling more money from tenants, K. Bandit than 400,000 baht, said K. Ban- said. dit. June 28 - July 4, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Thai guides angry Restaurateur gunned over imported Russian substitutes down on Patong Hill By Sompratch Saowakhon By Janyaporn Morel “Those travel agents bring Russians to work as tour guides TUNG TONG: Police are inves- PHUKET: A group of about 10 and they no longer hire Thai guides tigating the shooting murder of a Phuket tour guides on June 17 who can speak Russian,” the let- seafood restaurant owner early filed a complaint with Phuket ter said. evening on June 17 that caused a Senator Thanyarat Atchari- The letter also said that multiple-car accident at the bot- yachai, claiming that Russians many travel agents hired Thai tom of Patong Hill. were stealing their jobs by work- guides as “sitting guides” to avoid Thung Thong Police Super- ing as guides for Russian tour being caught breaking the law. intendent Col Arayapan Puk- groups. One of the guides, who buakao identified the victim as K. Thanyarat, chairwoman asked not to be named, said there 38-year-old Sirichai “Yod” Chai- of the Senate Committee on Tour- are about 100 Thai tour guides koo, part owner of the 99 Sea- ism, was in Phuket with fellow who can speak Russian. Many food Restaurant opposite the committee members to sound out are now unemployed, even Royal Paradise Hotel complex local businesspeople and report to though some graduated with on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Pa- Cabinet what they feel are the master’s degrees in Russia and tong. major problems facing the tour- others have been conducting Initially reported to police as ism industry. tours for Russian groups for more a traffic pileup, police and sev- The tour guides claimed that than 10 years, she said. eral vehicles of rescue workers more and more Russians are be- Some of the Russians from the Kusoldharm Foundation ing hired to work as guides for working as guides are qualified arrived quickly at the scene. Russian tour agencies in Bang- doctors or teachers, but have Inside a metallic-gray 4WD kok, Pattaya and Phuket. come to work in Thailand be- Toyota Hilux Vigo pickup that The letter explained that cause they can earn much more rolled to a stop near the intersec- A motorcycle taxi driver was among hundreds of curious onlookers Russian tourists generally buy money here, she added. tion of Soi Bangtong, just north inspecting the vehicle of Sirichai 'Yod' Chaikoo, who was gunned plane tickets to Thailand and book The letter also claimed that of the Go Kart Speedway, they down on his way to Patong on June 17. their accommodation from their illegal Russian guides told Rus- found K. Sirichai unconscious but K. Sirichai was rushed to a row of shophouses. home country. Once in Thailand, sian tourists that Thai guides were still breathing. Vachira Phuket Hospital, where The number and extent of the tourists buy travel packages unable to speak Russian and that He had sustained a single doctors pronounced him dead at other injuries has yet to be re- to other destinations within Thai- many Thais were cheats and 9mm bullet wound. about 10 pm. ported. land through Thai companies that thieves. Fired from the driver’s side, From an initial investigation Police noted that the vic- use Thai guides. Some Russians brought the bullet had entered his right of the crime scene, police believe tim’s female business partner However, as local tour com- their relatives to work in Thailand, ribcage and ruptured his spine. the shooting was carried out by was shot in an assassination at- panies specializing in Russian tour creating a bad reputation for the Four other bullets fired at two assassins on a motorbike, tempt at Soi Kathu Waterfall two groups are now hiring Russians country as some of them stole the victim missed their target, hit- though they have no witnesses to months ago, but survived. as guides, Thailand is losing out, valuables from clients, the letter ting the driver’s seat, windows confirm this. K. Sirichai, acquitted by the letter said. stated. and door. “It must have been a diffi- Petchburi Provincial Court of cult hit given the location and traf- charges of raping a minor many fic conditions in the area,” Col years ago, had no criminal con- Unidentified body found off Koh Bon Arayapan said. victions, Col Arayapan said. RAWAI: The unidentified body of three days ago. He was only anonymity explained that an ex- After being hit, the victim “We know who the group a “white” man was found float- wearing blue shorts and was car- amination of the body indicated lost control of the vehicle, which of killers who shot K. Sirichai ing near Koh Bon about 11 am rying no form of identification,” that the corpse was that of a was heading toward Patong Hill are. They were employed by one on June 22. The body was dis- he said. small, dark-skinned Burmese after turning left from Soi Bang- person in Phuket to kill him,” he covered by hotel staff working in “We asked the hotels around male who had been floating in the tong. said. the area. the island to determine if they sea for about four days. The car collided with a “We think the motive be- Lt Ratthakhet Manmuang, were missing any guests, but they The coroner pointed out that minivan heading towards Phuket hind the killing was related to busi- duty officer at Chalong Police said they weren’t,” Lt Ratthakhet seawater had blanched the man’s City that came to stop in front of ness or romance,” he added. Station, told the Gazette that the added. skin and caused him to almost corpse was found about 300 Initial accounts in local Thai double in size, leading the coro- meters off shore. The man is be- media reported that the body was ner to suspect that the man had lieved to have been around 40 that of an unidentified foreigner. fallen or was thrown from a fish- years old and about 170 However, a coroner who spoke ing boat a long way from shore. centemeters tall, with white skin. to the Gazette on condition of – Janyaporn Morel “The body has some wounds, but we still cannot de- termine whether they were caused by a weapon or crashing against rocks in the sea. “We believe he died about 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY June 28 - July 4, 2008

n its advisory role to Cabi- net, members of the Senate Standing Committee on Tourism has in recent weeks beenI visiting key tourism prov- inces in the country and holding Phuket tourism: the meetings with local government officials and tourism industry leaders. When their tour is com- o-one doubts the importance of tourism to the Thai plete, they will make recommen- economy, nor the fact that Phuket and the rest of dations to Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat Nthe Andaman region is a key generator of revenue and other members of Cabinet. for the entire nation. The Phuket meeting, held at Phuket Provincial Hall on June The Senate Standing Committee on Tourism, chaired 18, brought together many famil- by Phuket’s elected Senator Thanyarat Atchariyachai, re- iar faces, all discussing very fa- cently met with local officials and industry leaders in Phuket miliar familiar topics. In addition to its Chairwoman K. Thanyarat, to hear what they think are the main obstacles to the in- whose family operates the Kata dustry – and efforts to make it not only more profitable but Group of hotels, the committee’s deputy chairman is none other more sustainable. than former Phuket City Mayor Gazette Senior Reporter Janyaporn Morel reports. Phummisak Hongsyok, whose list of credentials could hardly be trol: Phuket, Phang Nga and sporting events organized during longer. The long-time former Krabi. the low season to keep hotel Mayor of Phuket City, he also Phuket, with 37,543 rooms rooms filled, she said. served as an appointed member in 628 registered accommodation K. Suwalai described as of National Legislative Assembly establishments as of December “urgent” the need to improve and as head of the Phuket Real 2007, had about 5 million tourists tourist facilities and infrastructure Estate Club, a position he re- visit in 2007, an 11% increase to keep up with the growing ar- signed following his appointment year-on-year over 2006. The rival figures, but stressed that to the Senate to represent the TAT estimates the province gen- everyone has a role to play in that business sector. erated about 94 billion baht in rev- effort. With the committee ex- enue last year, she told the com- “As we await funding and tremely well represented at the mittee members. new plans from the central gov- local level, there were few sur- TAT estimates for Krabi, ernment, we should try to limit prises when it came to listing the which has seen a rapid expansion new construction and make the obstacles to the Phuket tourism in its international air links in re- island verdant and clean by plant- industry – most of the participants cent years, had a record 2 million ing trees, picking up rubbish and have been talking about them for tourists in 2007, generating an removing all those roadside ad- years: improved infrastructure, estimated 24 billion baht in rev- vertising signs that create such an better security for both residents enue, she said. eyesore,” she said. and tourists, the need for an inte- In 2007 Phang Nga hosted Phuket Tourist Association island, said people were placing serving up to 15 million passen- grated waste management sys- about 1 million visitors who, ac- (PTA) President Maitree a good deal of hope that the com- gers annually by 2020. tem and so on. cording to TAT estimates, spent Narukhatpichai, said there are mittee could spur the government “In early 2007 we finished Suwalai Pinpradub, Direc- just under 4 million baht, she said. many problems facing the island to action. 300-million-baht renovation work tor of the Tourism Authority of The TAT and related agen- that have yet to be addressed, The committee members on the main terminal building that Thailand (TAT) South Region 4 cies are working hard to help pro- even as tourist arrival figures con- also asked for an update on ser- began before the tsunami. Be- office in Phuket City, started in mote tourism throughout the tinue to rise. He listed inadequate vices at Phuket International Air- cause of Phuket’s very high tour- typical fashion by presenting tour- Andaman region, she assured the infrastructure and facilities, secu- port, where passengers have ism growth rate, the number of ism arrival figures for the three committee. These efforts include rity issues, lack of budgeting, road complained to them about slow passengers increases more than provinces under her office’s con- publicizing many activities and traffic and other transport prob- Immigration procedures that re- 15 % annually, but we now have lems as examples. sult in long queues and lengthy AOT approval to expand facili- “We have summarized all delays. ties further. The first phase of the the problems and submit them to Pol Lt Col Paweena Boon- two-phase expansion will in- your committee today in the hope sutthi, Superintendent of Phuket crease capacity by 5 million pas- that you will raise all of these is- Airport Immigration, said the sengers annually or more over the sues with Cabinet and help us find problems were the result of an next three years,” he said. solutions as soon as possible,” he insufficient number of officers In 2007, PIA had a total of said. and inadequate facilities. 38,368 flights, a 32.4% rise from Eam Thavornwongwong, “We have a total of 48 im- 2006, with 5.47 million passengers Chairman of Phuket Chamber of migration officers working in using the airport, a 22.6% in- Commerce (PPC) and long-time passport control. Of these, half crease over the previous year. supporter of sports tourism on the are assigned to arrivals and the The sharp rise is attributed to the other half to departures,” he said. growing popularity of low-cost As the staff need to be di- carriers. vided into shifts, they face a man- First-phase work could take power shortages during peak ar- up to two years of careful plan- rival times in the high season, ning because of the limited when they can be overwhelmed amount of land AOT has to work when a succession of six or with. seven flights touching down with “Once we begin the work, 400-500 passengers each, he there is no turning back and all said. available space will be used up “I have informed the Immi- when the project is completed,” gration Bureau of the problem he said. and put in a request for more Sukho Vuddhijoti, an staff, which we expect to get elected senator from Samut soon. We are also trying to im- Prakan who also serves as a prove our management system deputy chairman on the commit- and better co-ordinate landing tee, suggested that Phuket’s pri- schedule information with the vate sector use its resources to Airports of Thailand (AOT). This address these problems because will help us to work faster,” he waiting for central government said. action on them “will take some Phuket Airport Director time.” Wicha Nernlop reported to the “You need to know what committee that airport expansion you are aiming for, determine plans are a work in progress that what your product is and plan should see the airfield capable of from there. As for our commit- June 28 - July 4, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5 possibilities for an island land has more pressing issues to currently compiled [by the TAT]. mance”, he said. address, such as increasing traf- “We count only the number In this regard, tourists gave fic congestion, waste manage- of tourists transiting through the their airport arrival experience – ment and water supply and dis- airport, then use this figure to cal- including Immigration and trans- tribution. culate income from their esti- port to their hotels – a passing “I think the most important mated daily expenditure. In real- grade of 76%. They rated their thing is to help us solve existing ity, many tourists are not spend- hotel experiences even higher, at problems that have developed ing much here. For example, 93%. Tourists’ dining experiences along with the growth of the tour- many Korean tourists come here, – including food quality, service, ism. but they pay in their country and hospitality, value for money and “I am worried that if the Ao then use Korean-run businesses hygiene – also received a good Phuket project gets underway too while they are here. Thailand grade: higher than 80%. soon, before these other problems doesn’t earn anything at all from Tourists’ shopping and en- are addressed, it will make them them. I think this is another one tertainment experiences also more difficult to solve,” he said. of many issues your committee made the grade, with both fall- The Ao Phuket mega- should study further and try to ing into the 70%-80% range, he project is currently under the re- solve,” he said. said. sponsibility of the Bangkok-based Also on the topic of Korean Some 86%. said they felt Designated Areas for Sustainable tourists, he said safe traveling in Tourism Administration (Dasta), that the failure of Phuket in the day- a public organization under the Korean tourists to ‘As we only have time, with the fig- Tourism and Sports Ministry that accept Thai guides about 1,000 police ure dropping only is headed by a board appointed needs to be ad- officers, all of us slightly (82%) af- by the Prime Minister. dressed by a na- must maintain high ter dark. Panompol Thummachart- tional-level meet- Hovering niyom, President of Phuket Pro- ing and that Thai- levels of responsibly around the pass- fessional Guide Association, told land needs to pro- to provide security,’ ing grade of 70% the committee that he thought the duce guides fluent said Phuket were tourists’ ex- TAT should put more emphasis in several differ- perience with tour on attracting “quality tourists” ent languages. Provincial Police and travel ser- than maximizing arrival figures After many Commander Maj vices, including with its promotional campaigns people com- Gen Apirak the variety of pro- Despite being a constant source of complaints among visiting tourists, abroad. plained about Im- grams available, the issue of jet-skis monopolizing the coastline at popular beaches was Hongthong. not broached during the Senate committee hearing in Phuket. K. Panompol also said that migration and ser- guide knowledge, even though Immigration officials vices at Phuket security, value for are forced to work under a great Airport in general, Methee Tan- money and overall quality. tee, we will do everything pos- all of us must maintain very high deal of stress, it was important manatrakul, President of Thai Failing to muster a pass sible to encourage the govern- levels of responsibly to provide that they be understanding with Hotels Association Southern were public transport, beach ment to help you. We will do our security for everyone here. I think foreigners who come here on Chapter, lightened the atmo- cleanliness and water quality, all best. However, I would like to it’s time to improve our security holiday. sphere. He told the committee of which fell into the 60%-69% point out that the most important system. I’m trying to get help from He cited the August 2006 that a recent survey of about 400 range, he said. issue is tourist security,” he said. the Royal Thai Police. In the case of two drunken Korean tourists in Patong, Kamala and After the meeting, K. On the security issue, new meantime, I’ll work to increase package tourists who were re- Kata-Karon found that most re- Thanyarat said the committee Phuket Provincial Police Com- support from and co-operation fused entry by Immigration Police spondents were satisfied with would push Cabinet to establish mander Maj Gen Apirak Hong- with local administrative bodies on and had to fly back to Korea after their holiday in the Land of Smiles. Phuket as a “special economic thong said that ensuring public security issues,” he said. a confrontation with officers at the He explained that the 400 zone” so that it can deal more security was an urgent duty that Phuket Provincial Adminis- Immigration checkpoint. were asked to rate 12 aspects of independently and rapidly with the police must fulfill. tration Organization (OrBorJor) “This is the type of thing we their experience in Phuket from pressing development issues. “Phuket is a province that President Paiboon Upatising said should try to prevent if possible,” 0% (complete dissatisfaction) to Phuket Governor Niran Kala- generates a great deal of revenue that there was no need to rush he said. 100% (complete satisfaction). yanamit agreed that Phuket be for the country, but as we only into the 100-million-baht Ao He also questioned the ac- Seventy percent would be the given status as a special eco- have about 1,000 police officers, Phuket mega-project, as the is- curacy of tourism statistics as benchmark for “good perfor- nomic zone. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Children’s fun fair at ON TOP OF THE WORLD Sunshine Village

KOH SIREH: To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its opening, the Phuket Sunshine Village (PSV) on Koh Sireh will hold a children’s fun fair on June 29, starting at 1:30 pm. “This will be an open-door day for visitors to come and see first hand our project and witness the difference we can all make when each of us puts in a bit of time to serve others,” said PSV’s Frank Couture. “You will be able to meet the people behind the project, learn more about how we function, play with the kids and even perhaps help us in the future to do some good for Phuket’s less fortunate,” he added. The Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation was set up about a year after the tsunami with the objective of helping local children, orphans, children with families in difficult situations, single parents and others in need. Construction was completed in May 2007 and the village offi- cially opened its doors on June 29, 2007. For more information, call Mr Couture at 081-8235410 or visit www.phuketsunshinevillage.org Aussie, Kiwi education expos this month

PHUKET CITY: The “IDP Education Australia Expo 2008”, offer- ing guidance to young people considering studying in Australia, will be held at Central Festival Phuket on June 28. The event, to be held in the Events Hall on the 2nd floor, will run from midday until 8 pm. There will be displays and representatives from more than 100 educational institutes of all levels as well as information about how to apply for scholarships from the Australian government. A truck driver loads up a 10-wheel truck with used beer bottles at the Wongpanich Recycling Center Run by IDP, a global company offering student placement and in Kathu, which pays much more for bottles returned in cardboard crates than separately. Phuket English-language testing services, the event is supported and pro- generates about 100 tonnes of glass waste daily, about 20% of the island’s total waste stream, but moted by the Australia Embassy in Thailand, Australian Trade Com- still lacks an integrated plan to deal with the problem. mission, IELTS, TOT and Thailand’s Government Saving Bank. The Phuket event will be the fourth and final stop after similar events held in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. Students attending will be able to lodge applications for free as Queer News well as access free information about studying and living in Australia. For more information visit www.thailand.idp.com or contact K. Watinee (Tel: 02-3446491; Fax: 02-3446303). Police need a hand to solve grim mystery BANGKOK: As the international jewelery or other markings that which got stuck to the train’s un- media has been puzzling recently might aid identification. dercarriage – where it remained over the mystery of why five dis- Maj Sirirat Kongthanaj- until it stopped in Hualamphong, membered human feet have irakul, an inspector with the Rail- where it finally fell onto the washed up on the beaches of way Police, said the original tracks. British Columbia over the past owner was most likely a women Despite this hypothesis, year – the most recent find being owing to the size police have not on June 16 – Thailand now has of the arm and the ruled out the pos- its own body-part puzzle to pon- shape of the fin- No attempt had been sibility that the der: a severed arm found on the gers. body part’s tracks at Hualamphong Railway As for how made to conceal the owner was an as- Station in the heart of Bangkok it found its way to arm or hide its sault victim. Po- on June 12. the station, Maj identity, so it was lice have con- After spotting the rather rot- Sirirat said that tacted all of ten arm lying on the track at 2:10 she didn’t believe unlikely that Thailand’s train pm, a passenger notified station the limb’s owner someone had stations to check officers. was murdered. chopped it off and for any reports of A closer inspection by po- No attempt recent accidents lice, a doctor and rescue volun- had been made to thrown it on the track on the tracks. teers determined that the miss- conceal the arm to dispose of it. When he ing limb was a right arm severed or hide its iden- was asked for a at the elbow, most probably from tity, so it was un- comment on the a woman. likely that someone had chopped grisly find, Maj Gen Chokchai From the decayed state and it off and thrown it on the track Deeprasert, commander of the foetid stench of the limb, police in order to dispose of it, she ex- Railway Police, said that he believe it was severed from its plained. wouldn’t like to speculate be- owner about five days before its A more likely explanation, cause the incident had not been discovery. Maj Sirirat explained, is that the reported to him and he didn’t The arm, blackened and owner was hit by the train. The know all the details. covered in oil, had no tattoos, force likely severed the limb, Source: Daily News June 28 - July 4, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 7

eople are becoming fed up with life because of the current political ten- sion, a survey by the AbacP Academic Network for Public weary of Community Happiness Observa- tion and Research (Anchor) has revealed. Anchor Director Noppadon Kannika said that 78% of re- spondents who were asked how politics was affecting their day- political divisiveness to-day lives said they were bored with politics. will see more scholarships made Rung, told police that K. Narong, Another 25% said the cur- available. the eldest of his two children, had rent political situation depressed rented the house with another taxi them. Initiation by fire. Three second- driver for a year. Some 20% said they felt year students of Rajamangala The family was grieved by “constrained” by the current po- University of Technology, Bang- K. Narong’s loss because he was litical stalemate, while about 18% kok campus, have pleaded guilty a cheerful person who never said it was a cause of personal to assaulting a first-year during mentioned any problems and was stress. an initiation activity. to be ordained as a monk next Almost 9% said they found Suradej Suwannarat, 20, year. the political situation was annoy- sustained burns to his back after Describing K. Narong as a ing. the three set fire to him in an at- frequent football gambler, K. On the looming censure tempt to brand him with their fac- Rung said Narong’s friend had debate, 49.7% said it was being ulty emblem. told him that a few days earlier held too early in this govern- Suspects Opas Timklong- K. Narong said that if he won this ment’s term, while 22.4% said it tham, Manop Kerdsiri and Kirati time, he would win a lot of money. was being held too late. Some Rerng-art will appear at Bangkok 27.9% said the timing was just South Kwaeng Court on July 22 Surrender by squad. Nine Bor- right. for a background and probation der Patrol police on June 18 sur- Almost 55% said it is too report. rendered themselves over the al- early for the government to be Police said six other senior leged abduction and detention of ousted, while almost 60% dis- students who took a woman last Oc- agree with using police force to part in the initia- Police said six other tober at a end the People’s Alliance for De- tion ceremony and Bangkok motel, mocracy (PAD) rally in Bangkok allegedly burned senior students, who where they and other gatherings. the pubic hair of allegedly told forced the victim More than 18% of respon- FACE OFF 31 other juniors students to dip their to admit to pos- dents said it was time for the and told them to dip session of ya bah demonstraters to quit to ease na- As a way to promote tourism, villagers in Loei’s Daan Saay district their penises in penises in chili paste, (methamphet- demonstrate a collection of phii ta khone masks they will use an chili paste, would would soon give amines) for traf- tional tension, while more than the annual festival for which the area is famous. The event takes 40% expected the anti-govern- place July 4 to 6. soon give them- themselves up ficking. ment protests to have an adverse selves up. The officers effect on the country. More than are attached to 2,800 people aged 18 and over only venue with a program for Withoon Khlongmeekhun said Grave stakes. Gambling losses the same unit that had a notori- were surveyed in the poll. teaching such children. that although Sitthikorn’s bail on the Euro 2008 football tourna- ous gang of officers recently in- Lecturer Ussanee Anuruth- guarantee was adequate and he ment drove a Bangkok taxi driver volved in several abductions and Air hub holdup. Two robbers wong told a seminar on June 19 had not absconded while investi- to hang himself on June 18. forced confessions, and are now brandishing a pistol and a knife that ordinary teaching methods gations were in progress, his mis- Police found the body of remanded in a Thon Buri Prison. made off with more than 3 mil- often resulted in gifted children conduct had been “of a severe Narong Yodthong, 24, in his The nine were listed as Capt lion baht from a Bangkok Bank becoming bored troublemakers. nature and he did not deserve home in Chom Thong district at Watthana Khaonual, Lt Pakasit branch at Suvarnabhumi Airport The new agency could help temporary release”. 9am on June 18 with a suicide Nooim, Sgt Major Suranart on June 22. develop individual skills and give As this went to print his note apologizing to his family and Thanawuth, Sgt Majors Jaruay The robbers gagged and official IQ classifications, K. lawyers were drawing up a new relatives. Beside the suicide note Olarnphruek, Krissada Khom- bound nine staff, injuring one, Ussanee said. bail request. was a list of the Euro 2008 re- kham, Sanchai Seraprik, Jamlong before making off with the cash. sults. Meesuwan, Somphis Iam-ong- After 40 minutes they fled Amulet scam. A millionaire busi- Rural medicine boost. The K. Narong’s father, K. art and Anat Rattanaburee. on a motorcycle, taking the nessman accused of public fraud Education Ministry will revive a bank’s security-camera record- through sales of overpriced Bud- scheme to graduate medical pro- ing cassette with them. dha amulets was placed under fessionals for rural towns. Edu- The robbers followed one court custody on June 20 after a cation Minister Somchai Wong- employee into the bank as she judge turned down his request for sawat said the scholarships would arrived at work at 7:30 am, wait- bail. be awarded only on the condition ing for other staff to arrive be- Sitthikorn Bunchim is on that recipients agree to return to fore they had the two sets of keys remand as a suspect in the pro- work in their hometowns after needed to open the safes, staff duction and sale of the Somdej graduation. said. Nue Hua amulets, which have A similar scheme, now sev- Staff were able to give a since October brought in orders eral years in hiatus, provided partial description of the robbers’ worth 167 million baht. scholarships to promising stu- appearances and the license plate Sitthikorn has been charged dents from low-income families. number of the motorbike used in with public fraud, criminally mis- Under that scheme, each the getaway. leading advertising, use of Royal district received one scholarship Police suspect the robbers emblems and government-ap- in medicine and another in nurs- are airport workers as they ap- proved designs without permis- ing. After graduation, the holders peared familiar with the airport’s sion and peddling shoddy wares. were required to work in their internal road network and the time Criminal Court Chief Justice hometowns. The new scheme bank staff would arrive. Police were still hunting for the pair as this news went to print.

Smarty pants. Academics say a new agency should be estab- lished by the Education Ministry to teach and test mentally “gifted” children, of whom about 1,000 are born in Thailand every year. At present, Srinakharin- wirot University is said to be the 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH June 28 - July 4, 2008 Councilor, relatives gunned down in triple homicide n what police believe was a soldier was rescued from the bal- silence killing, a member of cony of the third floor of a Na Wa Tambon Administra shophouse in Yala’s Muang dis- Ition Organization, Chana dis- CRIME trict after he threatened to jump trict, and two of his relatives were to his death. shot dead in broad daylight in After an hour of negotia- Songkhla’s Muang district on June SCENE tions, police managed to bring the 17. soldier, whose name has not been Suwit Chainu, 42, was driv- Soldiers examine the murder released, to safety in a cherry ing on the Songkhla-Nathawi Rd scene in Yala’s Banang Satar picker. with his younger brother, K. District where rubber tapper Such incidents, blamed on Thaweep, 36, and cousin Suphit Korder Dorloh his three-year-old the stress of daily life for soldiers Phutharatana, 30, at about 9:30 son Anas were shot dead on June and police in the insurgent prov- am when a pickup pulled up 19. inces, have become an increas- alongside and three men in the ing problem for the security forces back opened fire with M-16 as- in the Deep South. sault rifles and a 9mm pistol. K. Suwit’s pickup truck Overkill. A year into an ambi- veered off the road and crashed tious project to churn out 3,000 into a lamp post. All three occu- professional nurses to overcome pants died at the scene from mul- a shortage in the three southern- tiple gunshot wounds. most provinces, Health Ministry The driver of the gunmen’s officials say the goal may have truck lost control during the inci- overshot its objective. dent and crashed into a roadside Prof Tada Yipintsoi, chair- ditch. The four occupants, all man of the Public Health wearing balaclavas, abandoned Ministry’s working committee to the vehicle and flagged down a solve health problems in the passing pickup truck, forcing the South, said he feared the program driver at gunpoint to drive them would create an oversupply of to Khuan Khayang Hill in Tam- nurses. bon Thung Wang, in Songkhla’s “We don’t know where they Muang district. can all find work after gradua- Police at the crime scene ATM from outside Haad Yai So- into custody and questioned over The latest incident included tion as we don’t need that many collected five empty M-16 maga- cial Security Office on January the murder case, in which they the discovery of a tunnel dug un- nurses,” Dr Tada said. zines and more than 50 cartridge 24. are now suspects. They were der a school fence. The violence-plagued prov- cases from the back of the gun- The pickup truck aban- identified as Charoen, Athit and When police questioned inces of Yala, Pattani and men’s pickup as well as seven doned by the gunmen, which had Prayat Phengsuwan; Phakdee neighbors and showed them the Narathiwat require only 300 9mm cartridge cases from inside been stolen from Krabi’s Lam- Chapphlee and Loa Kasem- sketch, they confirmed that the nurses to fill vacancies, mostly in the cab. thap district and had fake regis- suriya. tunnel was dug by the same sus- community hospitals, and to re- Songkhla Provincial Police tration plates, was the same ve- pect, K. Somphong said. place nurses who have trans- Commander Maj Gen Wirun hicle used in the ATM heist, Gen High alert. Schools in Nakhon The suspect has been re- ferred to other provinces, Dr Iamfaijit said he believed that K. Wirun said. Sri Thammarat have tightened se- sponsible for a number of assaults Tada said. Suwit was the main target of the Police will request that the curity after a series of sexual as- on students this month, but many “I don’t understand why attack as he was the key witness court immediately withdraw bail saults on female students in pri- schools have tried to prevent [former Public Health Minister in the trial of five men suspected for all five suspects in the ATM mary and secondary schools news of the attacks from getting Dr Mongkol na Songkhla] gave of stealing a Krung Thai Bank case so that they can be taken across the city, all allegedly car- out to protect their reputations, he us 3,000 nurses, as we only asked ried out by the same perpetrator. added. for 300,” he said. In the latest attack, a Urging any victims to come The current enrollment ex- teacher at the school told police forward, K. Somphong said that ceeds the number of students at that a young man had tricked a every effort was being made to all 25 branches of Boromaraj- junior-high student into leading apprehend the suspect. jonani College of Nursing that are him to a deserted classroom by One man who had been under the ministry, he noted. telling her that he knew one of detained was later released after Currently, these 25 colleges her teachers, whom he mentioned victims said he was not the at- turn out 2,500 nurses each year. by name. tacker, he added. Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, Alone in the room, the man director of Chana Hospital in allegedly tried to rape the girl, but Songkhla’s Chana district, said she fought him off and fled, the Under pressure. A Border Pa- the ratio of nurses to people in teacher said. trol Police officer shot himself the South was actually much Nakhon Sri Thammart dead at his post in Yala’s Banang higher than the Northeast. Muang District Police Superin- Satar district June 17. Dr Supat said that Dr Mong- tendent Col Yannaphat Narasing Sgt Maj Somchai Chaya- kol, who had a reputation for de- ordered a composite sketch of the phakdee, 36, was found still voting his efforts to rural commu- suspect to be drawn and copies clutching his M-16 service rifle nities, had his own reasons for the distributed to all schools in the with a gunshot wound to the project. “I can’t think of any rea- area. chin. son other than security. He might The suspect is male, aged Police said there was no have wanted to train youths in the 18 to 20, about 170 centimeters evidence to suggest that Sgt Maj region and open opportunities for tall, has light skin complexion and Somchai’s death was not a them to be state officials,” he speaks with a Southern Thai ac- simple suicide. said. cent, Col Yannaphat added. Sgt Maj Somchai, attached Dr Supat agreed with Dr Somphong Yuthao, head stu- to the Border Patrol Police Unit Tada that the project was not well dent inspector of Nakhon Sri 42 in Krabi, had been sent to Yala. planned or organized. Thammarat Educational Area 1, He was under orders to protect said that all educational institu- government officers at the Ba- Around the South news round- tions in the area have received a nang Satar District Land Office up is sourced from the pages of copy of the sketch and are on at the time of his death. The Nation, Daily Xpress and high alert. The day before, another Kom Chad Luek newspapers. June 28 - July 4, 2008 AROUND THE REGION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Environmental project launched on Samui rganizers of the Samui leg of last year’s Glo- Thai golfer Thaworn Wiratchant bal Mala Project held poses with the winner’s trophy a launch party for their at the Asian Tour’s fifth annual latestO initiative, the Green Island international golf tournament on Project, which is hoped will nur- Koh Samui. ture positive action towards en- vironmental issues on Koh Samui. week and he sunk his fifth birdie The ceremony, which was of the day on the 17th hole before held at the Fairhouse Hotel in finishing with a par putt for the Chaweng Noi on July 18, brought win. together residents and represen- “The win did not come easy tatives from local businesses to as I had to really work hard out sign a memorandum of under- there. I know my age is not a fac- standing to encourage a more en- tor as I have won on this course, vironmentally aware society. which is very challenging and After the opening cer- takes a lot out of a golfer physi- emony, a group was taken by pri- cally. I kept it steady throughout vate boat to the full-moon party and I’m extremely happy,” said on Koh Pha-ngan for a first-hand K. Thaworn. look at the effects Japan’s of heavy com- Shintaro Kai shot mercialism and The ceremony three birdies to tourism on a frag- brought together give him a score ile ecology. residents and of 70 on the final The project day and second leaders are hop- representatives from place overall. ing to expand on local businesses to “My form has the Global Mala sign a memorandum been good and I Project, which was giving chase, created environ- of understanding to but I struck a few mental-education encourage a more bad patches, programs on the environmentally which pulled me island. out of contention. aware society. Overall, I’m very Thaworn wins happy to finish in golf tourney. The Bangkok Air- second place,” he said. ways Open 2008 international golf American Han Lee shot a tournament was held at the strong final-round 64 to finish in a Santiburi Samui Country Club three-way tie for third with Prayad from June 5 to 8, with golfers Marksaeng, who was even-par for from around the region compet- the day, and Chapchai Nirat, both ing for a share of the US$300,000 from Thailand. prize purse. The tournament was broad- The tourney, Bangkok Air- cast live on ESPN. ways’ fifth annual international tourney on Samui and part of the Dope discovery. Police in Asian Tour, was Chumphon seized one of the most 182 kilograms of competitive golfing marijuana earlier events on Samui this month after a for years, with subdistrict chief many well-known became suspicious Thai professionals of a strong odor taking part, includ- coming from a ing Prayad Mark- pickup truck that saeng, Chawalit had been aban- Plaphol and doned near a pier. Thongchai Jaidee. Tha Yang Star Thai Subdistrict Chief golfer Thaworn (Kamnan) Thawee Wiratchant won Boonyakorn told the top prize of police that he found US$47,550, which three large plastic moved him into cases of dope in a 14th place on the FROM THE compartment on Asian Tour’s order GULF OF top of the truck. of merit. The stash, K. Thaworn THAILAND which has an esti- conquered the By Max Rogers mated street value course with a 13 of 10 million baht, under par score of 271, giving him is thought to have been intended his 10th win on the tour. for distribution on Koh Samui, After dropping a shot early Koh Pha-ngan or Koh Tao. on the final day of play, K. No villagers reported see- Thaworn came back with three ing any suspicious activity near birdies on the front nine. He was the truck, which was subse- three under par after 13 holes be- quently impounded and the mari- fore a bogey on the 15th. His put- juana seized. ting was solid throughout the The investigation continues. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND June 28 - July 4, 2008

By Nick Davies peacefully by accepting things the way they are. It’s good to know here is a tranquil garden how to center yourself when you in Kamala where a feel yourself becoming angry or small group regularly frustrated at something,” she gathers under the shade adds. T Ina says she has noticed a of a circular sala. Barefoot on the hardwood floor, the tai chi nov- marked improvement in her physi- ices move gracefully, mostly in cal health and her outlook on life unison, flowing through the poises since taking up tai chi. “I used to they have been shown by their suffer from back pain from os- instructor. teoporosis but since I’ve been do- The mood is friendly and ing tai chi I haven’t had any more relaxed. One of the students grins pain. It’s like an addiction now. It’s as she wobbles on one foot, her just something I have to do.” other raised as she takes a pen- Margret studied tai chi for sive step. Another smiles as she several years before moving to loses her flow and hesitates to see Phuket with her husband. Find- where the others are putting their ing a group to continue doing tai feet. A moment later, their uni- chi with was one of the condi- fied flow returns. The group be- tions that had to be met before comes one again and calmness she would agree to move to here. returns to each of them as the All three of them agree that familiarity of the moves puts them regular tai chi sessions have in a relaxed state. helped them develop into better Their instructor, Californian people by putting their minds in Rick Attix, a martial arts and tai touch with their bodies; individual chi practitioner for almost 20 levels of ability or experience are years, occasionally steps in to lead not an issue in the group. the group through their newly Rick Attix (front, left) guides tai chi students in the specially built sala in his garden. Rick explains that the move- acquired moves or to help a stu- ments of tai chi are based around dent hold the correct stance with creating and manipulating a ball of a gentle nudge. energy (chi) that flows through the “It’s all about letting go,” palms of the hands and is chan- says Rick. “I studied martial arts neled through the body. Tracy re- for many years before I began Taming the tiger counts a time when she felt the learning tai chi. Although tai chi powerful effects of the energy is derived from martial combat conjured up by performing the arts, it was a long time before I slow and gentle martial art. really understood the significance “I suddenly felt a surge of of the flowing moves of tai chi energy through my hands when I and that to perform tai chi cor- with tai chi was performing tai chi once. I rectly – in order to reap the physi- realized then that I had just had a cal and psychological benefits of ored belts like they do for karate,” real taste of what attracted me it – one has to ‘let go’. says Rick. “It’s impossible to pre- to tai chi in the first place, but I’ve “I was actually doing tai chi dict when someone will master only felt that rush once. I’ve been wrong for many years, until I later tai chi, if at all. The focus is on trying to experience it ever since studied under a Chinese tai chi physical and spiritual develop- and I think that’s what it’s all master who showed me that I ment, bringing the two together about, really.” was doing the moves far too rig- – Yin Yang. Rick may be considered a idly,” he adds. “The ultimate goal is to tai chi guru, but he is not an over- To demonstrate the nature of channel and harness the energies zealous fanatic. He understands tai chi moves, Rick stands oppo- around us to live with an en- that tai chi is not for everyone, so site one of the students, Ina, and hanced sense of wellbeing,” he he doesn’t push it on all the people they take turns gently pushing adds. he meets. each other’s shoulders in a circu- Three expat resident stu- He admits that although lar pattern that begins to flow simi- dents with time on their hands, many would benefit from the lar to a choreographed dance. Tracy, Ina and Margret, elaborate stress-reducing exercises, the Ina’s concentration eventually on how regularly practicing tai chi people who need it most are breaks and she loses balance when of tai chi and enables the practi- few months on regular visits to has improved their lives. Tracy rarely the kind who even contem- she tenses up, demonstrating the tioner to gain the full benefits of the island. says tai chi makes her feel better plate exploring tai chi. instinctive response that tai chi the exercises,” he says. Rick explains that students grounded and more accepting of The large sala in Rick’s gar- trains the mind and body to ignore. Rick has a small group of of all levels can perform tai chi everyday situations, such as when den is ideal for classes of up to a Rick explains that people regular tai chi students who meet together. There is no distinction waiting in a queue. dozen students at a time. Students instinctively resist when they are at his home two to three times a made between beginners and “Remembering the princi- can learn as part of a group or pushed. “Men, especially, will week. experienced practitioners. pals of tai chi helps me calm individually. push back, but the idea is to over- Other students come and go “Sometimes people planning down when I begin getting frus- Rick is also having a pyra- come the instinct to resist and al- sporadically. Some come to learn to learn tai chi will ask me how trated about something,” she mid structure erected in his gar- low yourself to completely relax the basics while they are on holi- long or how many sessions it will says. “I’m a lot calmer now when den, which will have a raised in mind and body. Doing this helps day or during a business trip, while take to become proficient. Some- I drive. In fact, tai chi helps you platform where people can medi- people understand the principals others may turn up once every one once asked me if I gave col- deal with everyday life a lot more tate. The following is taken from an ancient Taoist saying that Rick uses to help others understand the principles of tai chi: Your chi, in stillness, clear as a fountain, peaceful as a stream. In motion, turbulent as a river, strong as the ocean. With your whole being, de- velop your life.

Rick Attix conducts tai chi classes at his home in Kamala Natong House, near Phuket Fantasea. For more informa- tion about Rick’s tai chi classes call 081-728-9980. Email [email protected] Website: www.taichiphuket.com June 28 - July 4, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 11

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e all know that The stir-fry dishes at Pad looks can be de- Thai Hoy Tort Phang Nga (Phang ceiving, especially Nga-style shellfish pad Thai) res- the looks of certain taurant are like no other. This is “ladies”W in the Land of Smiles, but the real thing – Phang Nga style. ‘Fresh shrimps and a secret sauce the same thing applies to food – All the ingredients are hand- make the stir fries Pad Thai in this case. That’s what picked each day by Thianchai “Pu at Pad Thai Hoy the Cheap Eats col- Odd” Nockchalad Tort restaurant a umn is all about: and his wife mouth-watering where in Phuket CHEAP Maneerat “Nui” Pra- experience for can you find good- kongsin, who both between 30 and 40 quality food at rea- eats cooked at several of baht a dish. sonable prices? the island’s hotels dur- This week’s ing their careers as venue is the quint- By Sompratch chefs before setting essential Cheap Saowakhon up their own restau- Eats restaurant. If rant. you’ve ever been past the run- Pu Odd, Khun Nui and their of-the-mill-looking Pad Thai res- stir-fry dishes get two thumbs up taurant with just three tables in for uniqueness. The secret is in Samkong that I’m going to tell the careful selection of the ingre- you about, you’d be forgiven for dients and the sauce used for the passing it by without a second pad Thai hoy tort. It has a mel- glance. Drive past it in the day low sweetness that I’ve never and you won’t see anything be- tasted before – and believe me, I ally served without any sauce, but “Our Pad Thai is made by chefs know they are onto a good cause this Pad Thai place on know my pad Thai. it’s too dry like that, so we devel- combining two versions of the thing and are careful about keep- Yaowarat Road is open only in “The sauce is made from a oped our own sauce to make it dish; the traditional way of mak- ing their methods secret, prepar- the evenings. secret formula. Pad Thai is usu- tastier,” said Pu Odd. ing it in Petchaburi province – ing the sauce during the day be- which I learned when I visited hind closed doors. What they do there – and my wife’s Phang let on is that the sauce takes pa- Nga style from her hometown,” tience and care in selecting the he added. right combination of ingredients. “We make the sauce just a “We use a big brass pan for little spicy and not too sweet, the making the sauce, which is way most foreigners like Thai cooked slowly for about three food – and many foreigners come hours. This way, the full flavors to eat here, even though we have of all the ingredients have time to only three tables,” he said. come out and interact with each Pu Odd said that his regu- other,” explained Pu Odd. lar foreign customers include The noodles come from Poles, Italians and Americans, Ratchaburi province, which is who often start with a standard famous for its special type of 30-baht dish but always come noodle, and the wheat powder back for more, often taking the used for coating the fried oysters piset (special jumbo size) home is unique, said K. Nui, adding that for 90 baht. they have their own special blend Pu Odd’s experience as and method of preparation for this, food and beverage manager for too. hotels in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Libya and Hong Kong has served Pad Thai Hoy Tort Phang Nga him well. “I know how to cook restaurant is between Vachira the kind of food that foreigners Phuket Hospital and Bangkok like. I used to have a restaurant Hospital Phuket. Closed dur- in Karon, but it wasn’t easy to ing the day, Pu Odd and K. Nui find staff so I closed it,” said Pu open up shop at 6 pm and Odd. serve their Fried Oyster Pad The husband-and-wife Thai until 2 am. Dishes range in price from 30 to 40 baht. Pu Odd and K. Nui’s famous Pu Odd speaks good En- Pad Thai Hoy Tort Phang Nga. glish and he can take orders by phone. Tel: 089-6817585. June 28 - July 4, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PEOPLE June 28 - July 4, 2008 Rhythms of the South

t 77 years old, Pattani violinist Waekhader Waedeng is driven by a youthful pas- sion for traditional music, making him one of the few old-school musicians still Aplaying to audiences, with an infectious determination to keep traditional perform- ing arts from Southern Thailand alive and beating. K. Waekhader has been leading cultural performances for the past 30 years and was awarded the official title of National Artist in 1993. Gazette reporter Pathomporn Kaenkrachang spoke with the aging artisan earlier this month when he performed with his band I-Laa-Ma-Us-Li at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket campus, as part of his Cultural Tour of the region.

aekhader Waedeng, 77, discovered his passion and talent for music at an Wearly age. “It started when I was very young. I enjoyed watching the local musicians near my home and eventually plucked up the courage to ask one of them if I could try playing his violin. He allowed me and I was immedi- ately able to produce some notes by imitating the way I’d seen them play,” he said. “I was excited that it felt natural to me to be able to play it. From then on, my friends and I followed the band’s perfor- mances whenever we could,” he added. “Later on, I started to play seriously with two musician friends and we became a back- ing band for a troupe of rong ngang dancers, who perform tra- ditional folk dances incorporating movements from old-fashioned Western dances. Musical accom- paniment to these dances is ‘I also tried the violin, but I eventually found that the accordion best Bangkok native Sarasit Nilchaisri plays the mandolin in the I-Laa-Ma- played on violins, Arabian drums, suited me,’ said Suchart Waedeng, K. Waekhader’s eldest son. Us-Li band. Chinese gongs and Raman small and one large. I didn’t get ing with musicians from the traditional performing arts, how- arts, but my sons play and there drums, all with Malaysian lyrics,” married until I was 40 years old, younger generation,” he said. ever, does not deter K. Waek- are some people out there who K. Waekhader explained. so I was always free to play my K. Waekhader recounted hader from performing in the still love it,” he added. “I played the violin and the music, but unfortunately, the two tours and concerts from 10 years hopes that he will inspire others I-Laa-Ma-Us-Li now com- other two musicians played rammana players don’t play any- ago, during the peak in popularity as he was once inspired. prises five musicians. K. Waek- rammana drums [one-sided more, so it is up to me to keep of his band, I-Laa-Us-Li, who “Our traditional performing hader plays the same violin he has drums with a shallow body] – one the traditional music alive by play- once performed with rong ngang arts are unique and I really want owned for 30 years, his eldest and likae hu lu dancers for the people, especially the younger son, Suchart, is an accordion Sultan of Malaysia. generation, to understand how player, Sarasit Nilchaisri plays They toured Malaysia and valuable they are to our culture mandolin, Waeusang Bennar Indonesia for awhile. “As time and how these arts should be pre- plays the large rammana and has passed, finding rong ngang served. I feel lucky that there are Muhammed Taman Esor plays dancers to accompany has be- at least some kids out there who the small rammana. come more and more difficult. take it seriously, keeping it alive,” The band’s cultural tour of “Most youngsters nowa- he said. the region was commissioned by days are unfamiliar with tradi- “I will never quit, even if Tourism Authority of Thailand tional music and instruments. there are no dancers to accom- and is managed by K. Suchart, They play the music of the new pany. Yes, I am a little upset that who shares his father’s passion generation.” he said. today’s youngsters are not so in- for keeping Southern Thailand’s The decline in popularity of terested in traditional performing musical heart beating.

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Happily Ever After Recent weddings in Phuket

Panida Musikrak and Sutat Koydul were married at Phuket Ballroom of Royal Phuket City Hotel on June 21.

Suparaporn Na Takua- thung and Pipop Surasiang were married at Pra Pitak Grand Ballroom of The Metro- pole Hotel on May 18.

The maestro himself, K. Waekhader, leads the band with his trademark fiddle. “My younger brother and I of the songs we play. He has The I-Laa-Ma-Us-Li band used to go with our father when- learned to play all the instruments members are no strangers to ever he played in Pattani and we use in the band, but he is also fame, having twice appeared on other nearby provinces. I started our singer,” said K. Suchart. the Channel 9 Thai music Show playing the tam-tam [gong] Like his father, K. Suchart K. Phra Chuay, including a joint when I was 12 years old, then I hopes that future generations of performance with an orchestra learned to play other instru- his family will continue to em- from the US. ments, such as the rammana. I brace traditional musicianship. They also tour with Todd also tried the violin, but I even- “My younger sister used to Thongdee every year for the tually found that the accordion be a singer for the band, then my World Music Festival. best suited me. brother took over. My sister mar- K. Waekhader is called on “My brother started with the ried and moved to Chiang Mai. to perform at the Taksin Raja- Uraiwan Choopan and Minghao Ni were married tam-tam, too. In fact, everyone She has a son who is learning the nives Palace whenever HM King at Fortuna Pavilion Restaurant of The Metropole starts with that instrument be- violin. I hope he will learn our Bhumibol Adulyadej visits South- Hotel on May 25. cause it teaches the basic rhythms music,” he said. ern Thailand. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS June 28 - July 4, 2008 This week

ALL PRESENT AND CORRECT: Jutamas Pittayanaruman (holding flowers, right), sales manager PHUKET STARS: The Star talent show celebrities Wichayanee “Kam” Piaklin of Merlin Phuket Group, welcomes Director General of the Department of Corrections Wanchai (2nd from right), Suparuj “Ruj” Techatanond (left) and Chayathorn “Ton” Rujanawong (also holding flowers) along with officers from Phuket provincial prison. The officers Sethachinja (right) are welcomed at Royal Phuket City by the hotel’s Assistant stayed at the Merlin Phuket Hotel during the 5th Corrections Fair of 14 Southern provinces Front Office Manager Onsiri Bhudhakarn (second from left) on June 7. held at Saphan Hin.

FIVE ALIVE: Five seniors from Quality School International, Phuket, BREEZE EASY: Ocean Breeze Resort and Suites executives and agents celebrate completion of the celebrate the completion of the school year with a graduation Layan resort’s construction recently with a party and the launch of a promotional campaign giving ceremony at the Metropole Hotel on June 13. The graduates are apartment buyers the chance to win a Toyota Yaris. Pictured are Managing Director of Ocean Breeze set to enroll in universities and higher-education institutes in France, Peter Jensen (left) and Jeremy Khan (right) of Phuket Land Search. Thailand and the USA.

WARM WELCOME: Executive officers from TTM (Thailand Travel Mart) 2008 are welcomed by Panjaporn Limpanavisit (front left), manager of LOUNGING: Amanpuri Villa Manager Nuno de Susa (center) says goodbye to colleagues at his Cheraim Spa Village, and Marketing Officer Nattinee Namsuriya (front farewell party at Liquid Lounge, Surin Beach. Nuno is transferring to Aman Resort in India. Also right), when the officers paid a visit to the spa recently. pictured are Len Caparas (left) and Tessa Gorman.

LOUNGING: Amanpuri Villa Manager Nuno de Susa (center) says goodbye to colleagues at his farewell party at Liquid Lounge, Surin Beach. Nuno is transferring to Aman Resort in India. Also pictured are Len Caparas (left) and Tessa June 28 - July 4, 2008 FEATURE PHUKET GAZETTE 17 From the director’s chair s this article goes to member when Dean and Jenny, than what I put in the script. The print, the Andaman Norman and Tanya had only been Players really are that good. Players will be gearing a few lines of notes on the com- So what did I do, other and Aup for June 29, when puter screen. sit back and enjoy a month a they will take to the stage at The Alberto the hotelier had “character-building” rehearsals? Playhouse in Patong with their started out as an amalgam of Well, as the director, I think my new production. The show will prejudices against greatest talent is feature two original one-act com- a couple of res- my partial deaf- edies about life, love and lust in taurateurs from ness. “You need Phuket: Night in a Bar Room, back home, while to be a bit louder about a battling husband and the two couples on that line, dear wife’s evening out at a quiet bar, were composites heart,” I call out and Adjoined, a new piece about of several people from time to the madness that ensues when I’ve met over the time. It’s dis- two couple’s are disturbed by un- years. And yet, I tracting for the usual noises in their hotel rooms. honestly couldn’t Backstage actors, but at While Night in a Bar Room imagine them be- By Simon J Hand least it ensures has had plenty of rehearsal time ing played in any that everyone in over the past months, Adjoined way different from the way the the audience will be able to en- is a very new piece – hardly a Andaman Players have brought joy the show, even at the back month off the printer – and it has BACKSTAGE: The Andaman Players are warming up for another them to life. of the theater. double bill of on-stage entertainment, all in the best possible taste. been a wild ride pulling it together Ultimately, I had to admit to Up north, following their in this short time period. gether in a whirlwind. It’s been other productions. It is when they Howard that, on my part at least, recent success with Evening of Not least of the challenges, an amazing process to observe. no longer refer to each other by it’s all a bit of a cheat really. Di- One Act Comedies, The Pattaya two of Bar Room’s lead actors, Schoolteachers, architects, artists their real names – Steve becomes recting a play that I have also Players have now turned their at- Elizabeth Westgate and Tony and writers all putting away their Dean, Michael is Norman, Vicki written means that my interpre- tention to A Murder Mystery Kelsey-Stead, also have principal daily lives to play completely dif- answers only to Tanya. Their tation of it isn’t going to differ Evening, scheduled for Septem- roles in Adjoined. But such is ferent characters – and for no characters have become such a much from the way I first ber 6. their professionalism and dedica- other reason than because they part of their lives that lines from planned. All details, including ticket tion that they have both kept their thoroughly enjoy being on stage. the play become part of their daily Throughout the rehearsal sales can be found at www. heads while changing their char- As the weeks have passed, vocabulary. process, however, I have been pattayaplayers.org acters daily to fit in with the re- the characters themselves have After rehearsals at the fascinated at the way these char- hearsal schedule. become fully rounded individuals Green Man about a week ago, acters have come to life; the ac- The Andaman Players welcome All of the actors involved in in their own right. There was a publican Howard Digby-Johns tors adding new wrinkles and budding thespians of all ages Adjoined have shown remark- point during rehearsals at which asked me if Adjoined was com- back stories to flesh them out. and experience. If you enjoy able enthusiasm for tackling this I could tell that the actors were ing out as I had imagined it would They look and sound exactly theater or simply want to lend new challenge and the whole comfortable with their roles. when I was writing it. For a mo- the way they were written, but a hand backstage, email: show seems to have come to- I’ve seen it before in our ment I had to think hard to re- there’s so much more to them [email protected] 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE June 28 - July 4, 2008

By Akbar Khan during the first month. By the third month, the smoker uses just a ow that smoking is couple of pieces a day. banned in public There are three brands of places around the is NRT gum available in Phuket; land, including pubs two imported and one locally pro- Nand restaurants, many people are duced. The imported gums are making the decision to finally kick Nicotinell and Nicorettes. Nico- the habit, as it’s just not cool to rettes come in packs of 30 pieces get up from the table and leave of 2mg or 4mg and cost about 300 your friends in a club so you can to 500 baht per pack. go outside and grab your nicotine The Thai brand nicomild-2 fix. is just as effective and costs a lot It’s not the cigarettes that less than the imported gum, mak- people are addicted to but the ing it quite difficult to find in nicotine in them. Cigarettes are Phuket as it is the most popular simply nicotine delivery devices. and sells out quickly. Nicomild-2 Some studies have even shown costs about 50 baht for a pack of that nicotine can have positive nine pieces of gum, but testers at effects on the brain but getting the Gazette found that the im- that hit through cigarettes is ob- ported brands tasted better. viously detrimental to health. To chew the gum effec- As the demand for Nicotine tively, first chew it until the hot Replacement Therapy (NRT) taste of the nicotine is released , products, such as chewing gum then stop chewing for a while, and skin patches, has increased, Staff at a local pharmacy show off the latest Nicotine Replacement Therapy products, which include allowing the nicotine to be ab- local pharmacies have added to chewing gum and skin patches. sorbed through the skin. When the the variety of NRT products on flavor subsides, start chewing offer to include both locally manu- again. This can be repeated sev- factured and imported products. eral times with each piece of gum Until recently, there was only lasting about 30 minutes. one drug on the Thai market – Addiction to nicotine is not buproprion marketed in Thailand Cheating the only measured by the number of under the brand name Quomem cigarettes smoked but also from – to substitute cigarette addiction, other factors, such as the time but it is quite expensive (2,300 baht before first cigarette after wak- for 60 tablets) and some users ing up and the amount of frustra- have reported physical and men- tion one feels when banned by tal side effects after taking it. law from smoking in public One expat resident who has delivery man places. Some people can quit been using NRT products for a smoking by using NRT for about while said he used to order his NRTs must be prescribed by a per day. than 20 smokes a day would be a week, but most smokers require gum or patches from abroad and doctor. Nicotinell by Novartis are able to start with the medium two to three months. pick them up from the post of- NRT helps with the hard nicotine patches that come in patch, wearing it for two months When giving up smoking, fice, where he had to pay import part: the nicotine craving. In or- three different sizes. The small followed by the small patches for food usually begins to taste bet- duty on them. Now, however, he der for it to work correctly the patches (7 x 10cm) contain another month. ter and more is eaten to compen- can buy the same or equivalent correct dose must be taken. Al- 17.5mg of nicotine, medium (7 x Patches are convenient in sate for the cravings. products from local pharmacies though NRT is much safer than 20cm), 35mg of nicotine and the that they are applied only once Eating lots of vegetables at more reasonable prices. many other pharmaceutical op- large patches (7 x 30cm) contain every 24 hours and they slowly and drinking fruit juice helps with So what exactly is NRT and tions, precautions must be taken 52.5mg. release a small amount of nico- the detoxifying process without what does it involve? Most NRT not to overdose. The symptoms They come in seven-patch tine through the skin into the the ex-smoker gaining wait. Ex- products contain the same of nicotine overdose are very packs, each patch lasting 24 blood. The amount of nicotine ercise, of course, is a good way amount of nicotine that a smoker similar to the effects of smoking hours. For a rough idea based on that actually makes it into the to fight off any extra pounds would get from his or her daily too many cigarettes, such as nau- suggestions by Novartis, some- blood is in fact much less than the gained. rations of “cancer sticks” with- sea, queasiness or even vomiting. one who smokes over 20 ciga- amount in the patch. Those un- NRT is suitable for most out the tar, carbon monoxide, Other side effects that may rettes a day would need to wear sure of their nicotine intake can people, however you should ammonia and a plethora of other occur are usually not related to the large patch for a month, fol- try the smaller size patch and check with a pharmacist or doc- poisonous substances found in the NRT but more often related lowed by the medium for another supplement with nicotine chew- tor if you are pregnant, have a cigarettes. to the poisons remaining in the month and finally a small patch ing gum. heart or circulatory As well as skin patches to body from cigarettes. These can for the third and final month. Although condition or if you deliver nicotine through the skin take months to be eliminated from Smokers trying to ween patches are conve- Some studies taking other medi- and nicotine chewing gum, there the body. themselves off the weed any nient, many prefer have even shown cations. are also nasal sprays and fast-dis- The initial dose of NRT is quicker than that will often find the chewing gum While some solving tabs that are placed un- related to the number of ciga- themselves becoming irritable or option, because it that nicotine can discomfort will be der the tongue, but these kinds of rettes the addict usually smokes restless, although, smokers of less enables them to have positive experienced when have greater con- effects on the brain giving up cigarettes, trol over their nico- it is insignificant tine intake. In gen- but getting that hit compared with the eral, a piece is through cigarettes pain, suffering and chewed every time is detrimental to bad example given the urge for a ciga- health. to others by con- rette arises and the tinuing to smoke. nicotine will pass NRT helps over- through the skin in- come the physical withdrawal side the mouth and into the blood. symptoms and Phuket’s tranquil- If acidic drinks such as or- ity, cuisine and entertainment can ange juice, coffee or fizzy drinks help overcome the mental aspect. are consumed then the addict By breaking the addiction to should wait 15 minutes before nicotine, most people find their chewing a piece of gum. bodies rejuvenating and feeling Most addicts require 8-12 younger day by day. pieces a day to begin with and Blood pressure normalizes then gradually reduce the amount between 24 and 48 hours after as the addiction subsides. starting NRT and after three days There are two common epicurean appreciation improves doses for a piece of nicotine gum: with more refined taste and smell. 4mg and 2mg, depending on the After three weeks, the lungs smoker’s habit. By the second begin to start working more effi- month of substituting cigarettes ciently. After three months, males with gum, the time between each will have increased fertility with piece of gum is twice as long as a higher sperm count. June 28 - July 4, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Just do it - doggy style

DOG POUND: Four-legged fitness fanatics pound the moving ground of specially designed treadmills at Phuket International Dog School.

By Sompratch Saowakhon Phuket dog-lover has come up lent to a good jaunt in the park. national Dog School on Koh mill. It makes them happy and it with the answer: a treadmill for For dogs aiming for tip-top Sireh. Another is at his vehicle- helps them stay fit and active,” s development in dogs. conditioning, the treadmill can repair shop, Hirunkanchang, on said K. Soon. Phuket continues to A mechanic by trade, also be tilted at an incline of up to Srisuthat-Koh Sireh Rd. The K. Soon accepts orders for eat up open spaces, Nutthawut “Soon” Cholchawalit 10º. K. Soon had the idea for a third treadmill was given to the dog treadmills and he can make A dog owners are find- has spent the past five years de- dog-friendly treadmill after a friend whose initial grievance one in around 10 days for about ing it increasingly difficult to lo- veloping his dog-training tread- friend became fed up with trying gave birth to the idea. 40,000 baht depending on the cate areas to walk their pooches. mill. It has an adjustable speed to negotiate the hazards of “The treadmills are solid owner and the kind of dog that Add to this the lack of time a busy setting that can make the ground Phuket’s notoriously dangerous machines, weighing 170 kilo- will be using the treadmill. schedule leaves people to take beneath a pooch’s paws whiz by roads when taking his dog for a grams and using a 220-volt mo- care of their dogs and you have at up to 10kmh – much faster than walk. tor. They are strong enough to For more information contact an island in need of a solution. most dog owners can keep up for He has made three tread- support dogs of all sizes. K. Soon (Tel: 081-5379745) or After years of fine tuning any length of time, but just the right mills so far, one of which has “Most of the dogs at the dog Phuket International Dog and tinkering, one inventive speed to give a fit Fido the equiva- been installed at Phuket Inter- school love getting on the tread- School (Tel: 076-216336). 20 PHUKET GAZETTE MOTORING June 28 - July 4, 2008 Tiida offers a tidy package

Available as a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback, the Tiida’s styling takes a con- temporary slant on the BEHIND traditional three-box design. THE WHEEL lar to provide maximum width at By Jeff Heselwood shoulder level without compro- mising either the ease of opera- fter the runaway suc- tion of the levers or passenger cess of Honda’s di- safety. All Tiidas have seat- minutive Jazz and mounted side airbags. Toyota’s Yaris, Nissan Like the Jazz and Yaris, the hasA introduced its Tiida compact Tiida is a compact sedan, but it to Thailand, priced at less than need not feel as such. “Down- 600,000 baht. The name is de- sizing can sometimes be an un- rived from a Japanese word pleasant experience – there’s meaning “ever-changing tide”. usually too much to be given up. Available as a four-door But that’s not the case with the sedan or a five-door hatchback, Tiida,” said Brian Carolin, senior the Tiida’s styling takes a contem- vice-president for Nissan Eu- porary slant on the traditional rope. three-box design. There is a “As well as having the choice between two engine op- roominess of much larger cars, it tions, both gasoline: a 110bhp has all their features and more. (81kW) 1.6-liter or a 1.8 126bhp The Tiida is one of the best- (93kW). There is also the option equipped cars on the market, re- of a five-speed manual gearbox gardless of size,” he added. or a four-speed automatic. Trunk volume is also gen- With three trim and equip- erous for a car of its size, with its ment levels to choose from, the 467 liters of space comfortably Tiida will appeal to customers leading the class and, again, em- who place comfort, quality and barrassing many larger cars. Ex- space above other requirements. Nissan qualities of reliability and and quality”. opening doors and optimal hip tra versatility can be found in the Nissan has distinct target value for money; conquest buy- By focusing on the needs of points mean ingress and egress hatchback model, which has a customers for the Tiida. These ers who are expected to come customers, Nissan’s design engi- is as effortless as possible. Even sliding rear seat that can be are loyal Almera and Primera from within the segment and who neers have ensured that the Tiida the seats are larger than the class moved up to 240mm back and buyers “who value traditional place high importance on comfort is easy to live with. Large, wide- average. forth. In the authoritative Euro Standard or optional equip- NCAP crash tests, the similar ment is based on big-car features, Nissan Note achieved a respect- such as satellite navigation, cli- able four stars for occupant mate control, leather trim, auto- safety and an equally respectable matic wipers and lights, Xenon two stars for pedestrian safety. headlamps and Bluetooth mobile With versatility and comfort phone connectivity. prerequisites, the rear seats on Safety features include hatchback and sedan versions fold ABS with brake assist, four forward to increase luggage airbags and, depending on the space or recline to increase com- version, curtain airbags. ESP fort. The little Nissan is spacious (electronic stability program) is and comfortable. Extra-large available as an option throughout seats provide a seating area that’s the range. almost as wide as that found in The hardback five-door the larger Nissans. The seats model is priced between 678,000 have a main inner section made and 770,000 baht, with the four- of high-density foam with a soft door coming in at between urethane top layer. 564,000 and 594,000 baht. Both A novel feature that maxi- can be ordered from AR Siam Ad- Andaman Player (F.O.C.) mizes interior space is the posi- Nissan dealership on Thep- 3x7 tioning of the recline and height- krasattri Rd in Rassada (Tel: 0- adjustment levers on the inside of 76-239801-2). K. Jib the front seats beside the center console. This allows the seats to Jeff Heselwood can be con- be mounted closer to the door pil- tacted at [email protected]

Safety features include ABS with brake assist, four airbags and, depending on the version, curtain airbags. June 28 - July 4, 2008 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 21

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

Until June 30. Boathouse Gal- July 18-20. Kalim Surfing Con- lery extends “Islands” by test 2008. Laura Baum. The fourth annual Kalim The much talked-about ex- Celebrate Bastille Day Surfing Contest, by Phuket hibition “Islands” by Laura Baum, Boardriders Club, will be held at Mom Tri’s Boathouse Art Gal- July 14 July 18 to 20. lery, will be extended for another This contest aims to pro- month. mote the sport of surfing to the Laura Baum, accomplished First up, there will be a free French general public as well as promote American painter of ethereal wine tasting and a themed French tourism in Phuket. landscapes, was a student of buffet and barbecue at OrientAsia, Foreign contestants will Diane Kan, disciple of revered come from a variety of countries, Master Chang Dai Chien (1899- overlooking the beach, at such as the US, Australia, the 1983). The powerful watercolors, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon UK, South Africa, Japan, Tai- with stone and mineral colors Beach Phuket. wan, Malaysia, Singapore, and mixed by the artist, are painted Indonesia. All the beach boys and on Japanese gold- or silver-leaf The evening begins with wine gals will be hoping to catch some boards covered with rice paper. tasting from 6 pm until 8 pm, rad waves. The exhibition is open daily, followed by great food, company Entry forms can be found from 9 am to 9 pm, until 30 June. at www.phuketboardriders.com For more information con- and music. Contact K. Joob for details. tact Lisa Sol. Tel: 076-330015. The celebration dinner is 888 Tel: 081-9565854. Email: joob@ Email: [email protected] baht including two further glasses of phuketboardriders.com Website: www.boathouse wine during dinner. phuket.com July 22. Green Initiatives in Contact Patrick de Staercke for Event Planning: a Seminar. June 29. One Night in Phuket. more. Tel: 076-396139-442/430. “Green Event planning is The Andaman Players are Email: patrick.destaercke@ here to stay,” says Shannon back to proudly present an Kilkenny, author of The Complete evening of comedy dinner at The moevenpick.com Website: www. Guide to Successful Event Plan- Playhouse, Patong. moevenpick-phuket.com ning – a best-seller – who will As well as exceptional cui- present a seminar at Mövenpick sine, you get two one-act com- person. Includes one bottle of wine Resort & Spa Karon Beach edies specially written for this Also, Wine Connection Chalong will Phuket on green initiatives in occasion by Simon J Hand. host a Bastille Day French Buffet at 1,250 baht per person. Live band event planning. A pleasant setting and hilari- from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. and fireworks. This event is being spon- ous comedy drama. Contact Pascal for more infor- sored by the Thai Hotels Asso- From 7 pm until 11 pm. 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Ad- PGTV Fullpage K. John June 28 - July 4, 2008 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 23 PPUZZLESUZZLES The BIG Crossword Hidden Words Hidden in the grid below are up to 25 words or phrases related to items of clothing. The words may read vertically, horizontally or diagonally. They may also read right-to-left or down-to-up. Score: 15 or more, good; 20 or more, very good; 25 or more, excellent. Solution on the next page.

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1. Which UK band in 7. Who holds that 13. Where is the world’s 1991 won critical record now and when reportedly oldest tree? acclaim for the first did he break it? single from their 14. How old is it believed album Blue Lines? 8. How many to be? touchdown passes 2. What was the song? did he make in a 15. Who captains the Thai single season? national football squad? 3. What are the names of the two hecklers in 9. In 1968, Samak 16. How old is he? the box seat in The Sundaravej began his Quick Crossword Muppet Show? political career with 17. What is the name of Across Down which party? the world’s tallest 4. Who made the most building? 1. Mission 2. Santa’s helper appearances on The 10. Can pigs swim? 4. Kick out 3. Contact Muppet Show? 18. Which man-made 8. Mistake 4. Go in 11. Who sings classic structures in Peru are 9. Finished 5. Dessert 5. Who in 2004 broke David Bowie tracks one of the “New 7 10. Fire remnants 6. Noisy Dan Marino’s 20- throughout the 2004 Nature Wonders of the 11. Not me 7. Jewel year NFL American movie The Life World”? 12. Fresh 10. Country football record for Aquatic? 15. Carpet 13. Clean most touchdown 19. Iago is featured in passes in a single 12. What 2002 which Shakespearean 16. Heading 14. Element season? international hit play? 17. Column 15. Raucous movie, made in 19. The Holy… 16. Bully 6. Which team did he Brazil, did he also 20. What was his fate? 20. Warbly singing 18. Color play for? star in? Answers below Solution below Puzzle Solutions

Hidden Words SOLUTION Solution to + R A E W R E D N U S + + S D this week’s B A N D A N N A F + W + + R R Quick + + + H + + + + R + E + + E E + + + A E + + + A + A + + S S Crossword V E S T V A + + C + T + + U S + + + + S A D + S + E + S O + + + + K + + L B + + R P + R + + + I + + T + C A + E + + T + + R H + B + R + A N S K C O S Monster Quiz Answers T + A + O + + I D L D + + + + Solution to this week’s BIG Crossword + + T + X + + E H + A E + N + 1. Massive Attack; 2. Unfinished Sympa- + + + + E + R + + S I B A + + thy; 3. Statler & Waldorf; 4. John Denver + + + + R S + + + D + G + + + (3); 5. Peyton Manning (49 touchdown + + + + S T G + O + I + + + + passes); 6. Indianapolis Colts; 7. Tom P + + + H L E O + D + + + + E + A + + O + H K R E P M U J C Brady, New England Patriots, 2007; 8. + + N V R + + A C S + + + + E Solution to this 50; 9. Democrat Party; 10. Yes; 11. Seu + C E T T + C + E A + + + + E week’s Sudoku Jorge; 12. City of God; 13. Fulu Moun- + S O + S + + O + + J + + + L puzzle + + + A + + H + + + + + + + F tain, Sweden; 14. About 9,550 years old; + + + + T S + + + + + + + + + 15. Tawan Sripan ; 16. 36 (born Dec 15, + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 1971); 17. Burj Dubai; 18. Machu S H O R T S + + + + + + + + + Picchu; 19. Othello; 20. Unknown, last + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + reported in Othello as led off stage. June 28 - July 4, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 25 26 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES June 28 - July 4, 2008

ay what? That billboard over there. What does it read? “Own you own slice of paradise.” I’m sorry sir, that’s just one cliché too far and We’re the Cliché Police you’llS have to accompany us down to the police station to answer some very seri- ous questions. That’s right, the Phuket Cliché Po- lice, led by the tireless Sgt Nop, have been and Phuket is under arrest out and about once again in an all-out at- tempt to bring some semblance of shame, Babes a go go bar” as poor Sgt Nop has estate is totally out. We’ve had just about Could this be a marketing ploy designed to or at least originality, to the island’s worst had to do? With any luck he should be out enough of this… it’s all clichéd out. part visitors from their hard-earned cur- cliché offenders. of rehab next month. Firstly no-one, not even your aver- rency by dressing up a perfectly normal But it’s a thankless task, under- And we’re sorry, but all this govern- age Kazakhstan car factory worker, is little beachside cottage or two into a full- manned as we are (ahem, that should be mental talk of “coyote dancing” is just go- buying this type of hype any more. And blown spa treatment center? “under-personned”) and lacking the back- ing to have to stop. clearly everyone’s idea of “paradise” is As these establishments often fea- ing of the powers that Not once did we see different and resides very much in the eye, ture the sort of sauna and massage you be… oh sorry the “au- any sort of prairie-dwelling or possibly the trousers, of the beholder. can get at, say, Poo’s on Rawai Beach, thorities”. critters gyrating on stage, Why do Phuket real estate sellers but at a cost of five times or more, Sgt So off we go to just the regulation crop of think they have the right to go about telling Nop and I have our suspicions. Patong then. under-aged Isarn farmers’ each and every one of us that we all have Pricing is, of course, another major “Katoys R Us” we daughters doing their bikini- the very same idea of paradise and – sur- area of great concern for Phuket’s Cliché like. This backstreet clad thing. prise, surprise – it matches exactly the Police. We’ve seen “beautifully priced”, transvestite bar shows a Why this has recently piece of real estate they happen to be try- “wonderfully priced” and “priced to sell” sense of devil-may-care become described as coy- ing to sell? around the island. To whom, we ask is a élan in its truthful nomen- ote dancing is anyone’s In addition, the words “privilege”, particular item “beautifully or wonderfully clature, combined with a guess. But the Cliché Po- “prestige” and “elite” are from now on priced”? rather breathtaking sense ANDAMAN lice have spoken and from banned from real estate advertising. No, The vendor probably thinks his pric- of reality that is rarely BY SOAPBOX SID now on this particular ac- don’t whine, you’ll just have to get out your ing is a thing of extreme beauty and won- glimpsed in these parts. tivity is to be referred to as thesaurus like the rest of us and find some- ders if he can charge the unsuspecting Full marks there and common or garden “go go thing else that’s a bit more original. punter five times the going rate, but we’re no problems as far as the RANT dancing” as has been the Next, let’s take a look at the so-called not sure the duped punter would neces- CP are concerned. form in these parts since “wellness” industry. Well again, we’re sarily agree. To use another cliché… ca- However, all the “Foxy Ladies”, time immemorial. sorry but why every little mom-and-pop veat emptor. “Angel Girls” and “Dream Babes” bars Now let’s get on to more serious holiday hotel has suddenly morphed into a So there you go. The Cliché Police are going to have to go, not only on the matters: the real estate sector. “health and wellness, detoxing and organic have spoken and we’ll stay hard at work grounds of cliché littering, but also since All this “buy your slice of paradise”, wholeness spa treatment retreat” is be- trying to make Phuket a safer, more origi- they are all in grave contravention of the “secure your personal Shangri La” and yond us. nal and honest place to live. Trade Descriptions Act. “realize your tropical dream” nonsense that Or maybe it’s not. We note that with Mind how you go, have a nice day Have you ever spent an hour of your we see in just about every advertisement their dive into health-industry cliché mode and whatever you do try to avoid clichés evening with the denizens of the “Dream of brochure for over-priced, shonky real their prices have gone up correspondingly. like the plague.

elievers in such things as alien spacecraft, the power of crystals, ghosts and other super- Through the looking glass naturalB phenomena are usually pretty amenable to the idea of crete structures and entertain- Fund imposed severe austerity ter failed when it was pointed out evators stuck. The only plus as parallel universes. There are ment venues were concerned. measures on Fun Town after the that (A), no-one has ever sur- far as the national administration some people who believe in Fun He was subsequently moved to 1997 Asian-parallel-universe fi- vived drinking Fun Town’s tap is concerned has been the invalu- Town, a place that Wishaporn an inactive post in the Traffic nancial crisis. One of the key water, and (B), the annual police- able training the rapid-response Astarr, a famous prognosticator, Department. planks was a rule restricting the men’s benefit, the Tea Money teams have received – usually suggests exists as the mirror im- The second mayor, Tough- digging up of the beach for four Ball, could not take place as the once a week. age of Pattaya. Fun Town is an basturd Hardasnuts, cut his teeth months each year. The Depart- bar owners would not be in a fi- As for the hotel with the interesting spot where some un- in the rough and tumble of local ment of Hole Construction’s bud- nancial position to make their world’s most rooms, this has been usual events occur. affairs in and around Fun Town get was slashed from 700 billion monthly contributions. The challenged by some pedants on The first mayor of Fun and went on to a glittering career baht to just 590 billion baht. To mayor was moved to an inactive the basis that 400 broom closets Town was Laksthemoney Tobe- in national politics. He was the this day, no-one is sure what hap- post in the Traffic and 227 en-suite wealthy, who was originally the power behind 17 successful pened to the savings accrued by Department. bathrooms should headman of the village of Bung- coups, 12 unsuccessful coups, the budgetary measures. Similar to the not be classified as ladung, on the outskirts of the three border wars and one cur- In 2001, an attempt by then- national govern- rooms. current city. Known as an hon- rency-exchange crash, in which Mayor Purely Puritanical to re- ment, local City Not content est man, his critics were disap- it was rumored he made about strict the operating hours of Hall administrations with simple build- pointed with the general lack of 900 million baht. chrome pole palaces and to in- changed faster than ings, the collective progress as far as building con- The International Monetary troduce bromide to drinking wa- amoebic dysentery brains hit upon the through a British grand idea of sug- Prisoner of War. In FROM THE gesting and spon- an attempt to stop soring a number of this constant hem- STREETS other projects. Un- orrhaging, the next O F surprisingly, they mayor, Pirrate Sing- PATTAYA came up with food asongofsixbaht, By Duncan Stearn as the perfect arena formed a coalition for Fun Town- of all 103 political based chefs to try parties. and create the odd world record. This proved a great boon to The first was the world’s the logging industry in and around biggest hamburger. It took three Fun Town and resulted in City people four days to eat and it was Hall having the longest table of a week before they stopped in- any administration in the nation. voluntarily passing wind. The resulting national publicity The spiciest somtam dish surrounding the huge table led to ever made was next on the City Hall politicians having the agenda. The 25-kilogram monster idea of erecting even greater con- salad was consumed by 500 structions all over the city. Thais. The tallest condominium The city’s sewage system complex in the world was built. was overloaded afterwards. The problem with this comes in WHO issued a general warning the need to helicopter water and to foreign travelers about a long food to the highest floors when brown slick that appeared in the there is a blackout leaving the el- sea off the coast of Fun Town. June 28 - July 4, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Young does it again… wonderfully avid Young has written six Slodell must be married before he can col- need of a shave. He had light-colored hair bargirl novels. The first was lect the family fortune. Slodell decides on made dark by all the bottom-shelf super- The Scribe, about a down-on- a sham marriage. market gel that kept it in place. The clothes D his-luck expat who pens love Slodell goes to his friend, Victor, a he wore made Peter think of a 12-year- letters for scheming bargirls in Bangkok. graduate student and computer expert, old being dragged to church. Blue pants, a His latest is No Problem Girl (Hostage who recommends an international match- plaid short-sleeved shirt and a necktie that Press International, Ayutthaya, 2008, making service. Victor has a friend who should have been taken out behind the barn 308pp), set mostly in Pattaya. explored both Thailand and Russia before and shot.” Just what we need, another bargirl Off the settling on a temporary wife. Victor warns Mr Nick will act the Iago to deter novel, right? Slodell: the budding romance between Slodell and But David Young is different from SHELF “He toured Southeast Asia before Aree. the legion of other expatriate authors. He By James Eckardt heading to Moscow. He said the Thais Slodell submits Aree to a quiz about can write. were the warmest, friendliest, and most famous historical figures and finds she His characters are sympathetic, the beautiful people on Earth. He also said they does not know who Hitler was. He re- plots are fresh and fast-paced and the dia- The plot has many quirky twists. The were the most distant and shallow bunch ports this back to Victor who responds, log often hilarious. He is in fine form in novel opens this way: he’d ever encountered.” “There are still plenty of Russians. I’ll bet No Problem Girl. “The girls were naked. Naked and “Victor. I’m distant and shallow.” most of them have heard of Hitler.” The girl in question is Aree from a purple. It takes half the book before Slodell Slodell does make it up to Aree’s typical poor farming family in Korat. She’s “All right, perhaps not entirely naked, arrives in Bangkok. family village in Korat. He winds up with a high-school graduate who speaks fair but they were, unarguably, purple. Their Meanwhile, Aree needs the money. her crazed teenage brother and his motor- English and has just lost the job she’s held hair, their arms, their breasts and the short She has received a letter from her sister cycle gang. for six years in a factory near her home. Romanesque skirts that each of them summoning her home to become the mi- “They became part of the gang and So she comes to Pattaya and lands a job wore. Purple. At first Peter Slodell believed nor wife of the local godfather who holds rode, free wheeling, born to be wild, yippie as a barmaid. he was watching some sort of erotic trib- her father’s gambling debts. Siam Dreams kay-yay, through the darkening roads and She is, emphatically, not a hooker. In ute to Prince.” Matchmaking Agency in Pattaya is a logi- endless rice fields. Peter could see that fact, Mr Dwight, the American owner, does But we’re not in Pattaya, but Chi- cal option. they really did have command of the not want hookers in his bar. He interviews cago, where Peter Slodell is watching an Slodell is met at the airport by agency streets… This wasn’t a gang; this was an one job candidate by asking her name, age, arty nightclub review. Slodell is a ne’er- rep Mr Nick, a Brit who has fallen hope- army. They could probably restore democ- marital status, children, and then: do-well heir to a mayonnaise fortune. He lessly in love with Aree. racy in Burma once their acne cleared.” “Sprechen sie Deutch?” refuses to work and prowls the clubs at “Peter regarded his escort in noth- Will Slodell and Aree rescue each “Ja.” night to pick up girls. The hitch comes when ing short of astonishment. He was a thin other? I recommend that you find out for “Get lost.” his father dies and specifies in his will that man whose entire being seemed in bad yourself. The long and short of Thai vowels hen it comes to Thai vowels, Short Long length really does matter. I remem- aaa W khàt “scrub, polish” khàat “torn” ber in grade school that the teacher taught about “long” and “short” vowels in English, where eeh the i in “bite” is long, but the i in hèt “mushroom” hèht “cause (of an event)” “bit” is short. Or something like that. iee This terminology has been khít “think” kheet “100 grams” around a long time, but in mod- ern English there is nothing pho- ooh netically long or short about these òp “bake” òhp “encircle, embrace” vowels. These are just terms to differentiate two ways of pro- uuu nouncing the same written vowel. soop “soup” soop “smoke (cigarettes)” In Thai, on the other hand, vowel length refers to actual du- ew eew ration – the length of time it takes rew “fast” leew “vile, bad” to pronounce the vowel. In pre- vious columns I’ve written about his hand filled with 40 packs of apart from tone, vowel length is contrasting and non-contrasting chewing gum (màak faràng). the only difference. sounds. Now I’m here to tell you My friend felt like making There is one exception: the that vowel length is contrasting him chew the whole lot at once. last pair. In normal speech, Thais in Thai. That means two words There’s more to that mix- don’t always distinguish between that are the same in every re- up than just vowel length. Be- r and l, so it’s a common mistake spect except vowel length will cause Burmese has different con- for foreigners to say leew mean two different things. For trasting sounds than Thai, it was “vile” when they mean rew example, (hàt) means “prac- hard for the well-meaning kitchen “fast”. Be careful, since leew tice”, but hàat means boy to tell the words apart. While is rather rude. It’s a misunder- “beach”. this seems to us like a silly mis- standing waiting to happen. This subject reminds me of take, we often get into the same Ask a Thai friend to read something that happened to a Thai situation with pairs like b and p, these words pairs aloud to you, friend of mine. Like many small or d and t. and help you practice distinguish- restaurant owners, he hired a When two words sound the ing between them. Burmese fellow to help out same, often vowel length can help You’re armed with the ba- around the kitchen. to pick out the difference. sics of vowel length now, so get Finding himself out of pota- Each Thai vowel has a long out there and have a conversa- toes at a busy time, he sent the or short form. I won’t include ev- tion. If you come back with a man off to the market with a ery single possibility here, just black eye, though, don’t say I couple hundred baht and instruc- some of the most common ones didn’t warn you. tions to buy as many potatoes (see table, at right). (mun faràng) as he could get. For a couple of these pairs, Rikker Dockum writes regu- His employee quickly re- the tone of the two words is dif- larly at thai101.blogspot.com turned, eager to please, with a big ferent. I did that so I could stick and can be contacted at: smile on his face and a sack in to more common words. But [email protected] 28 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS June 28 - July 4, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Reading the signs The recent Senate Standing Committee on Tourism hearing in Phuket (see Inside Story, pp 4-5) brought together a number of familiar faces discussing familiar problems. The solutions to many of them are well known, but require central-government funding that has been denied for far too long. It started with the now-defunct if-they-don’t-vote-for-me-they- shouldn’t-expect-any-favors Thai Rak Thai government of Thaksin Shinawatra. This was followed by the neutral-gear administration of Surayud Chulanont. Now Phuket’s fate lies at the mercy of the em- battled Samak Sundaravej government, whose current top priority is simply to stay in power. With one administration after another failing to address Phuket’s increasingly onerous developmental problems, this island is slowly sliding into an abyss of environmental degradation, unsustainable de- velopment and stark social inequality. The effects of the latter have already been highlighted by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, which earlier this year announced that Phuket ranked dead last among Thailand’s province in terms of the personal-security index. The recent Thai Hotel Association poll of some 400 west coast Letters tourists revealed that most gave their visit here a passing grade on most aspects, with 96% reportedly saying they would recommend The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- with your views for publication in our next issue. the island to friends. ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseud- This comes as little surprise to those who have first-hand knowl- Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 onyms are acceptable only if your full name and edge of how these polls are usually conducted – in non-random fash- or send an email to [email protected] address are supplied. ion, typically by students. In most cases, the tourists being questioned don’t know that they are taking part in a serious poll and give positive responses simply to be polite. Close encounters of overlooked technical detail in the shop and a restaurant or two be- At other times, the poll conductors approach long-stay tourists self-cleaning mechanism that longing to a friend – maybe even and expat residents who confuse them with the “timeshare” touts the third sex leaves them scarred for life. stop off on the bypass road to see and refuse to have anything to do with them – thus their views are Dick Lessithertz if the tourists really wanted to not taken into account. Having read that some places Cherng Talay stay in the resort they booked Given political instability and that the Senate committee’s role around the country are installing online three months ago. is advisory only, we can expect few tangible results from the hearing toilets for katoey, it got me think- Burma’s DNA code The story is nothing short of – short term or otherwise. Perhaps the best we can do in the mean- ing about the whole tri-gender a Korean guide re-run. Thai time is follow the advice of TAT South Region 4 Director Suwalai arrangement. When reading the story about the guides: welcome to an economic Pinpradub, who recommended we do what we can locally. For the record, I’m not gay, unidentified body found off Koh slowdown. If you’ve got the She recommended that something be done about the eyesore nor am I homophobic, although Bon, I’m amazed at how far fo- skills, the tour companies will hire created by the ugly proliferation of roadside advertising. While noting my boyfriend is. I really don’t rensic science has come in this you. And if foreigners are that the TAT – and yes even the Gazette – supports many of these know where to stand, sit or day and age. cheaper to hire, then take a pay promotions, we agree that it is an island-wide problem that can and crouch on this issue of defining The anonymous coroner cut. should be dealt with jointly by both the Provincial Office and the new the third sex. said their investigation found that Dave Simmons Phuket Provincial Administration Office. – The Editor At what stage does the the body was that of a dark- Chalong Do you have an opinion you want to share? “woman trapped in a man’s skinned Burmese male. Death by puddle Email [email protected] body” become a human of the Since all that was found with third kind? Is mincing in a skirt, the body was the shorts he was There was a story the other day wearing a bright hair band and wearing, is that to mean that about a British dude who was constantly applying wads of foun- through DNA or some other kind walking through the streets of dation powder enough to give you of testing, a person’s nationality Bangkok when he stepped in a passage rights to the third door? can be determined? puddle and was electrocuted. He In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL Or does a man have to be better If so, let’s give this coroner stepped out of his hotel and endowed on top than below to the Nobel Prize! wham! he fried and died. What a qualify? Jane way to go. Killed by a puddle. It Editor: Parichat Utintu This also raises the question Kathu could only happen in Thailand. Managing Editor: Chris Husted of the fittings in the third gender’s With the neverending sup- toilet. Is there a row of stalls like Thai guides missing ply of rain that Phuket seems to Assistant Managing Editor: Nick Davies in the ladies’ or will there also be their slice of pie? have at the moment, I’ve noticed News Editor: Stephen Fein urinals? hundreds of puddles dotted Senior Reporter: Janyaporn Morel Perhaps the Japanese can We could all hear the same old around the island. I’ve also started Editorial Team: Natcha Yuttaworawit, Sompratch Saowakhon, come up with a new kind of self- song playing in the “Thai guides noticing the masses of electric angered by Russian substitutes” Semacote Suganya, Pathomporn Kaenkrachang, Matt Crook flushing toilet that’s somewhere cables that are bundled together between a urinal and a throne. It story (Gazette online, June 21). here, there and everywhere. Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand could be called the Gen-3. This How frustrating it must be to have I’m always rather terrified General Managers: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul, would also give Wan “Mr Happy busloads of cash driving past ev- by the electric cables that Phuket Toilet” Chalerm a free trip to Ja- ery day and not having it stop at has. Not only do they look mean, Natthira Susangrat pan to see the new range of toi- your door. but they sound mean, too. They Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd lets for himself. Upon his return, Even funnier was the Thai are surely out to get someone. he can set up a company to make guides complaining about Russian That poor guy in Bangkok Contact us the Thai version of the Gen-3 toilet tourists being told by their fellow was only 32 and he was in Thai- and have it endorsed by Miss Tif- countrymen that some Thais land to visit a friend who had Advertising Sales: [email protected] fany with a pink sticker on the were cheats and were not to be bought a bar. Will anyone step up Classified Advertising: [email protected] side. trusted. Outrageous! Please read and take the blame for his death? Website Services: [email protected] An international legal “Legal wrangle may leave Vises Word on the street, though, is that Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] wrangle would ensue, and mem- tenants homeless”, posted on the the puddle has disappeared, with bers of the third gender who Gazette website just three days police in hot pursuit. Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 haven’t made the full transition later. So, Scott Mitchinson, this to womanhood will be filing law- Of course the Thai guides The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors one’s for you. and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the suits against the fake Gen-3 would take their Russian guests Ted Shed directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. manufacturers because of some to trusty Uncle Daeng’s gem Chalong Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2008 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers on the facing page. June 28 - July 4, 2008 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Political instability adding to mega-project delays

he People’s Alliance for ways to do this, such as by not Democracy (PAD) using the air conditioner unless it demonstrations in is really needed. TBangkok have not had The Also, people should con- too much of an effect on Phuket’s Governor’s stantly remind themselves of how tourism industry, which typically much money they have and bud- experiences a drop in tourist ar- Letter get accordingly. rivals during the May-to-October green season. overnor Niran Kalayanamit was pro Russian tour guides. This There are 280 registered week I was informed that Thai PAD members here in Phuket. moted to his position in October 2006 tour guides are complaining that They sometimes get together to by a military-installed caretaker govern- Russian nationals are working watch the Bangkok rallies on a G here illegally as tour guides, a pro- large-screen TV set up at ment that chose to leave important funding de- fession reserved for Thai nation- Saphan Hin and they have the cisions to their elected successors. als. right to do so. Despite a new Constitution and subse- We have already been While the political instabil- through this in our experience ity may not have had a direct ef- quent election, political instability continues to with Korean tour guides. I fear fect on Phuket tourism, it has had hold up central government funding for the large-scale projects Phuket needs. the next problem may be with an impact on Thailand’s overall In his monthly letter to Phuket’s expat community, Gov Niran discusses this and other Scandinavians, as I have heard investment climate. there is a large influx of long-stay Potential investors are issues affecting the island. Scandinavian tourists expected. waiting for stability and positive We hope to deal with this signs from the government, such problem by upgrading abilities in as tax reductions and improved land put aside for one in Mai We need to improve our large number of people living these languages locally by ex- Board of Investment (BoI) ben- Khao. ability to count not only all the here who enter the country on panding language course cur- efits, before committing them- Then there is the Ao Phuket non-registered Thais, but also the visa exemptions or enter in other ricula at local colleges and uni- selves. project, which would be the larg- resident expat population. This is provinces, and then come here by versities. Political uncertainty also est of all the mega-projects un- difficult because the Thai Immi- bus, such as people who do visa affects our ability to get funding der consideration. This project gration Bureau Police currently runs to places such as Ranong. Koh Lone development. I re- for large-scale infrastructure de- would also include large MICE allows entry of foreigners under We have no way of know- cently had a visit from a group velopment projects – “mega- facilities, but I don’t see any rea- 15 different tourist and non-im- ing their numbers. There are also of English and Indian investors projects” – that Phuket needs but son why both projects couldn’t be migrant visa classes. many foreigners who arrived who are interested in starting a cannot fund without help from the developed in tandem to make The number of foreigners here by yacht, or who work for luxury villa and resort project, central government. Phuket a destination that could with work permits issued in charitable foundations or in other similar to the Amanpuri, on Koh If there is another change host very large events, such as Phuket currently stands at about capacities, whose presence in Lone. in government, investment poli- world symposiums. 7,000. The country whose nation- Phuket in not officially recorded. They came to consult with cies will also change and we will Unfortunately, the largest als hold the highest number of An improved system might in- me first to ask how to apply for again be forced to present the MICE facility on the island at the work permits is the UK, with 600, clude better links with Immigra- permission to build a pier on the same projects to the new govern- moment only has 1,500 seats. followed by Korea, Sweden, Ger- tion offices outside the province. island. They are also interested ment ministers, giving them time many and Russia. Most foreign- As the committee respon- in developing a rainwater-collec- to study and understand all the Census. I recently called many ers working here are in the real sible for looking into this has just tion system on the island. issues involved. officials to a meeting and asked estate or hospitality industries. been established, I am waiting for It is good that they are plan- We really need a MICE them to work together to find Right now we are limited to their initial report to see what ning things out well in advance. I (meetings, incentives, conven- ways of improving our ability to using visa and work permit sta- obstacles need to be overcome. gave them them the advice they tions and exhibitions) center in keep track of how many people tistics, which are insufficient be- This committee will submit a sought on which offices they Phuket and we have already had are actually living in the province. cause they fail to account for a progress report to me each month. would have to contact to apply This could also help in- for building permits. crease security for foreigners liv- ing here and help us liaise better X-ray specs. The trade in ya with foreign diplomatic missions, bah (methamphetamines) in Will mowing Issues& many of which have consuls or Phuket appears to still be limited honorary consuls on the island. to small-time dealers, but the po- the lawn get ANSWERS Ideally, I would like to inte- lice are working hard to carry out grate this information into the sat- the Interior Ministry policy of re- ellite-based geographic informa- ducing it even further. me in Want to know how to get something done? tion system (GIS) that the Inte- I think it would be great if Then this is the forum for you. rior Ministry is developing to keep we could get an X-ray scanner trouble? Submit your queries or suggestions to us watch over forest reserves and similar to the one at the airport other natural resources nation- set up at the new Tah Chat Chai and we’ll ask the appropriate people to wide. checkpoint, because there are still I am retired and living in Thai- respond to them. It is a flexible system that a lot of illicit drugs coming onto land with a non-immigrant O visa. Write to: The Phuket Gazette, 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, we could also use to map out ar- the island by road and through the My visa clearly states that em- Muang, Phuket 83000. Fax 076-213971, or submit eas where there are many luxury mail. ployment is prohibited, which I am your issue at www.phuketgazette.net resort developments, residential Unfortunately, these ma- quite happy with since I never areas or locales with high rates chines cost about 40 million baht intend to work here. of arrest for illegal drug use, for each and I don’t think it would Some of my friends, how- Janya Yingyong, an officer at to publish in journals or newspa- example. be easy to get the budget for one. ever, tell me that we are not even the Phuket Provincial Employ- pers, even if you don’t get paid, permitted to carry out minor jobs, ment Office Work Permit Sec- or work as a volunteer translat- Feeling the pinch. The fuel – Compiled by such as cutting our own grass, tion, replies: ing documents free of charge. price hikes are affecting every- Sangkhae Leelanapaporn gardening, house cleaning and so The retirement visa prohib- However, this doesn’t one. Personally, I try to adapt by on. Can you please define the iting employment means that you mean that you cannot do work conserving energy and following term “employment” as used by cannot do any kind of work “for for your daily life at your home. the principles of HM The King’s Thai Immigration because I un- anyone else” even if you don’t You are still able to clean the sufficiency economy theory. derstand it to mean any work receive pay or any other reward dishes, cut grass, cook or what- Since it is hard for someone carried out for financial reward. for it. ever in your home, just as any- like myself on a fixed salary to Ray Brown For example, you cannot be one does in their normal daily increase income, I have to limit Niran Kalayanamit, Krabi a writer who sends your stories lives. expenditure. There are many Governor of Phuket 30 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES June 28 - July 4, 2008 Landing in the middle of a nasty divorce rs X, a Thai citizen, moved husband, a foreigner, over the ownership a new lawsuit against the bank, the LED through the LED and the case will be to Phuket from abroad with of the property. and Mrs X. closed after hearing all the witnesses. her husband and bought Although Mrs X could move into the The lawsuit ordered that the prop- Once the case is closed, the other Msome property LAYING property, she could not regis- erty be returned to him, party will still have the through the “Auction House” ter it in her name until the court with the accusation that Although Mrs X could right to file an appeal in the in Phuket, officially called the DOWN case involving the previous the sale through the auc- courts and may also file to Legal Execution Department owner and her husband had tion and the loan to his ex- move into the temporarily freeze the as- (LED). The land was up for THE LAW been completed. wife by the bank in the property, she could set. If this happens, Mrs auction because of the fail- The initial court eventu- first place were both ille- not register it in her X will not be able to sell ure of the previous owner to ally decided the case in favor gal. her property – yet another repay the bank’s loan. of the previous Thai owner Mrs X is now name until the court burden for her to bear. After Mrs X bought the and Mrs X received her land forced to spend her time case involving the This case highlights property and paid all the ownership, which was offi- and money in fighting this previous owner and the need for buyers to do funds to the LED, she was cially registered with the case, for a dispute that her husband had due diligence in checking given the documents needed With Friedrich Land Department. started long before she the fine details of a pro- to transfer the property into ‘Sam’ Fauma Having done this, Mrs had even bought the land been completed. perty’s status with the land her name at the Land Depart- X was relieved and thought in question. department before com- ment office. the problem was behind her. The case is not yet pleting the purchase. Even When filing the transfer application, Some time later, she received a court resolved, but the most likely outcome is when buying through an auction house, one Mrs X discovered that the property was order delivered to the house, informing that the bank and the LED will file docu- should never assume that a desired plot of frozen by a court order because the previ- her that the ex-husband had won the case ments from the court and Mrs X will file land is free and clear for sale until a thor- ous owner was in a dispute with her ex- in a Supreme Court appeal and had filed her documentation from the purchase ough check is done. In The Stars by Isla Star Surprises are around the corner, Cancer CANCER (June 22-July 23): You has been taking notice of your lotus flowers will help clear your can encourage more positive you’ve been holding a candle for will have the opportunity to re- skills and is certain to make an mind. thinking. indicates their mutual interest. serve a rain check this weekend. offer that will be hard to refuse. The scent of peppermint en- Your busy schedule won’t allow Tuesday is the best day for mak- LIBRA (September 24-October CAPRICORN (December 22- hances your perception. you to accept every social invita- ing the right decision. The num- 23): Those of you who have re- January 20): Recognition at tion, but one from Aquarius should ber 7 can bring good luck this cently lost an important item work should ensure that this ARIES (March 21-April 20): be kept on hold. If you have a weekend. should discover its whereabouts weekend is a time of celebration You could be puzzled by the sur- birthday this week, you will be re- this week. Another lucky break for many of you. The possible prise sting you receive from Pi- lieved when friends and family VIRGO (August 23-September comes when you learn of prob- downside of this is that more sces this weekend. When you suggest delaying celebrations un- 23): You will receive a boost from able promotion; Wednesday is the commitment will be expected of understand more about this til the coast is clear. The year Cupid during the last days of most auspicious day to show su- you. Those who have already person’s current situation, your ahead is forecast to bring surprise June. Your romantic overtures periors exactly what you’re arranged a summer holiday may sympathy will be activated. romantic events and likely com- have not gone as unnoticed as you made of. Affairs of the heart are have to dig your heels in when Where business is concerned, it mitment for those who are still imagined; an event on Sunday subject to less-promising astral superiors suggest putting it on would be wise to tread water single. should provide proof of this. conditions and an unsatisfactory hold. A family getaway will help until the middle of July. In the Where work is concerned, your relationship could finally land on to resolve recent disagreements meantime, concentrate on wrap- LEO (July 24-August 22): Many inability to juggle too many re- the rocks. Wear a piece of light concerning your dedication to ping up loose ends and making of you will find yourselves at a sponsibilities needs to be ac- jade to encourage creativity. work. Keep yourself dedicated new contacts. The number 9 can crossroads this weekend. Even if knowledged. Try radically and you will reap the rewards. be lucky on Monday. you knew that this situation was streamlining commitments during SCORPIO (October 24-No- The number 4 could be lucky on imminent, the choices available July and the advantages will be vember 22): You are likely to be Monday. TAURUS (April 21-May 21): A will come as a surprise. Taurus apparent. Meditating on white running round in circles like sudden burst of energy comes headless chickens during the last AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- exactly when you need it. Plans days of June. Life is forecast to ary 19): If your plans for a spe- for relocation are subject to last- become easier to deal with in cial romantic date are washed minute hitches and your patience July and a surprise visit from an away this weekend, the stars sug- will be required. Virgo can be old friend will cheer you up be- gest that this particular relation- relied on to help, but Aquarius’s fore the middle of the month. ship may have to be forgotten. promises are too good to be true. Your luck in love improves and Scorpio is starting to become in- There is no reason to be tight- the stars forecast a meeting of terested and this liaison has good fisted with money as the stars the minds with Aries. Invest- potential for success. Tuesday is indicate that a windfall is due in ments are positively highlighted best for approaching bureaucracy July. Tuesday is best for success- next Thursday. with a complicated request. ful shopping. Wearing the color aquamarine SAGITTARIUS (November 23- can help you to avoid flying off GEMINI (May 22-June 21): You December 21): You shouldn’t the handle. will have reason to be pleased believe everything you hear on early next week. Your reluctance the gossip grapevine this week. PISCES (February 20-March to take advice from friends early Libra is ready to spread rumors 20): A dip in your financial secu- in June was the right attitude and that have no truth and Cancer rity will probably cause you to rewards are now forecast. Ro- could encourage confusing be stressed this weekend. As mance fizzles out, but those who crossed wires. Your money goes July begins, the stars support are single will see this as a posi- further than anticipated on a your efforts to become more tive outcome. Playing the field is shopping trip this weekend and solvent and a new job is high- the name of your game through- home improvements are high- lighted. A Leo friend also has out the month of July. Those in a lighted. However, a change of some useful advice regarding committed relationship could see location should be put on hold for monetary matters. Love is in the sparks fly during a family visit on the time being. The color soft gray air on Sunday when someone Sunday. June 28 - July 4, 2008 COMPUTERS PHUKET GAZETTE 31

’m fresh back from a month parent organization), puts it this in the US, and have many way: “The vast majority of this stories to tell about the fu- revenue is associated with the ture of Internet access, the search functionality in Mozilla foiblesI of industry giants, and the Firefox, and the majority of that general geekification of the uni- is from Google.” verse (which is a good thing, Got the Fox? He goes on to explain that mind you). Those stories will have paid staff work on “all the under- to wait for a while, though, while lying technology that individuals I catch up on one of the most don’t manipulate directly – net- important stories of the year: to working, layout, understanding put it simply: Firefox 3 Rules. content from websites, security, Mozilla just released Fire- and so on.” There’s also a chunk fox 3, and it’s an awesome of change allocated for Quality achievement. If you don’t yet Assurance, marketing, website have Firefox 3 installed on your support, keeping the releases computer (yes, it works with Win- straight, and the like. dows, the Mac, even Linux), you If you already have Firefox should download it and take it for 2, you’re in for some very pleas- a spin. Bet you’ll never go back ant surprises. Firefox 3 loads and to the old, tired, holey mess runs faster. Its new malicious known as Internet Explorer. Web site blocking engine (which First a bit of history. More I wrote about in Windows Secrets than any other product, Internet Newsletter last month, www. Explorer reflects Microsoft’s odd windowssecrets.com) runs rings and tortured approach to the Web. around any blacklisting program After ignoring the Internet by and currently available – and protects large for many years, Microsoft you from malware while protect- released the first version of ing your privacy. Internet Explorer in 1995, as an There’s a new Click+scroll add on to Windows 95. In 1996, wheel way to zoom in and out of Microsoft built Internet Explorer Web pages. One-click book- version 3 into Windows itself, vio- marking. Searchable bookmark lating anti-trust laws, using mo- tags. A location bar that learns nopolistic tactics to overwhelm your preferences as you use it – Netscape Navigator. That isn’t so you can type in a term (try my opinion. That’s proven fact, “Phuket”) and get a list of related attested to by court decisions all Web sites. You can even click on over the world. the icon next to a site’s address Having illegally driven its and get a full security scan. competitor out of business, In short, I strongly recom- Microsoft made almost no im- mend that you use Firefox for provements to Internet Explorer your day-to-day Web surfing. You between August 2001 and Octo- D-DAY: Mozilla claims that its open-source browser software Firefox 3 was downloaded more than 8 have to keep Internet Explorer ber 2006, when the Softies finally million times on what was called ‘Download Day’, a 24-hour period starting on June 17. patched – Microsoft has woven released Internet Explorer 7. IE IE so intimately into Windows it- has become the single largest absolutely no complications what- Microsoft plugs gaping security money to keep the Firefox infra- self that you can get infected by conduit for viruses, trojans, soever. holes in ActiveX. structure working. Even if you’re Internet Explorer without actually spyware and crapware in the his- While many people prefer Firefox doesn’t run Act- well aware of the browser wars, using Internet Explorer – but tory of computing, with major Firefox’s layout, speed, full fea- iveX. Never has. Never will. it may surprise you to learn that when it comes to going out on the security patches appearing almost ture set, adherence to Web stan- Firefox is absolutely, utterly the real battle being fought isn’t Web, use Firefox. every month. Microsoft didn’t dards, and customizability, to me free. Even if you wanted to pay between Goliath Microsoft and make any money from IE, had no Firefox’s number for it, aside from Volunteer Firefox. Far from it. As Woody (www.askwoody.com) incentive to improve it, and you 1 saving grace lies making a dona- of 2006, the last year with au- has written several dozen com- and I suffered. in the simple fact KHUN WOODY’S tion on the dited figures, Firefox received puter books, including a bunch And then there was Firefox. that it ain’t Firefox site, 85% of its $66.8 million revenue “For Dummies.” He’s also a Dave Hyatt, Blake Ross (who Microsoft. COMPUTER there’s no from – you’ve got it – Google. Contributing Editor at Windows was a sophomore at Stanford at Microsoft is mechanism for Mitchell Baker, Chief Liz- Secrets Newsletter, a Microsoft the time), and hundreds of volun- saddled with all sorts of baggage doing so. No registration num- ard Wrangler at Mozilla (Firefox’s MVP, and a bagel fanatic. teers took on Microsoft, produc- in the browser wars, foremost bers, no hassles. It’s the poster ing a fast, small and free alterna- among them a corporate commit- child for open source software – tive to IE that quickly grabbed a ment to supporting small pro- with a few very minimal restric- significant share of the browser grams called ActiveX Controls. tions, everything about Firefox is market. Microsoft responded by You may have heard the term. free, including the source code. incorporating many Firefox 2 fea- ActiveX Controls are, to a No wonder that by some esti- tures into Internet Explorer 7. first approximation, programs that mates Firefox currently com- Not to be outdone, the folks sit on Web pages but run on your mands 40% of the browser mar- at Firefox have been working fu- computer. Microsoft invented ket (see w3schools.com/brows- riously to build a better browser. ActiveX Controls long ago, and ers/browsers_stats.asp). With Firefox 3 – released to wide over the years ActiveX (and its While it doesn’t cost any- acclaim, server meltdowns, and predecessors) has provided the thing to download or use Firefox, Guinness Book of Records-shat- single most fertile ground for and the majority of work on tering volume on June 18, 2008 – malware infecting Windows Firefox comes from volunteers, the browser has completely re- PCs. Almost every month, it costs a considerable amount of defined the industry. Microsoft has spent many months working on early beta PC Group Therapy copies of Firefox 3, and you can expect that Internet Explorer 8 Join Woody and other Windows victims at his Sunday (due in a few months) will have, morning PC Group Therapy sessions, co-sponsored by the uh, borrowed many of its design Phuket Gazette. June 29 marks our once-monthly Mac Group features. Therapy session, at Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe in Firefox is designed to run Chalong, one km north of Chalong Circle next to Wine completely independently of Connection. On July 6, the PC group convenes at the Internet Explorer: the two pro- grams don’t even know that each Sandwich Shoppe in Patong, and on July 13, we’ll be at the other exist on the same machine. Sandwich Shoppe near the entrance to Laguna. Sessions You can download and install are designed to help everybody – even (especially!) complete Firefox 3, use it regularly, and computer novices – and they’re absolutely free. Driving switch over to Internet Explorer instructions at www.khunwoody.com if the mood ever strikes you, with 32 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS & MONEY June 28 - July 4, 2008 Volvo revs up its RESORT ROUNDUP Courtyard opens at Surin

SURIN BEACH: As Family fun is the part of its expansion emphasis here. market presence in Thailand, Marriott Hotels (Thailand) Ltd announced the open- By Gazette Staff The new Volvo Phuket ing of its 256-room branch is using interest-free PHUKET CITY: In an effort to Courtyard by loans and other enticements Marriott at Surin increase its share of Phuket’s in a bid to woo customers luxury car market, Volvo has Beach on June 6. away from market leaders The opening fol- opened a showroom and service Mercedes-Benz and BMW. center on Thepkrasattri Rd. The lows the launch of car dealer is also launching a num- Marriott’s first Court- ber of financing deals and other yard in Bangkok in incentives to boost sales on the November and pre- island. cedes the opening of Volvo dealer Haadyai Au- its third Courtyard resort, a 243-room resort in Cha-Am, in August. tomobile Co Ltd opened its In January, Marriott International announced that its fourth Phuket branch two months ago. and fifth Courtyard resorts, one in Kamala and another Patong, are It will be officially opened in mid- slated to open in September. August. The company has oper- The resorts will each feature a “Kidsworld” play area as well ated in Haad Yai for five years. as a business services center and Courtyard’s MoMo Café. About 40 million baht was “Besides being a destination for family and couples seeking a invested to build the showroom holiday or corporate retreat with fine sand beaches, the hotels are and buy the one rai of land on great places for trekking, snorkeling or just unwinding on peaceful which it is located, said Suracheat beaches,” said Anthony Armas, Director of Marketing, Marriott Pimphanapoonporn, general man- Hotels (Thailand). ager of Haadyai Automobile. He “Special attention is given to children at our Kidsworld, an estimates that the company will amusement and edutainment play zone for children from four years, recoup its investment within 20 while swimmers can enjoy our new 32-meter to 60m-long swirling years, with a targeted profit of 2 and turning configuration slides,” he added. million baht a year. The current The hotels will include indoor kids’ activities as well as a range target is to sell two or three cars of sports and cultural activities. Kids will be able to enjoy movies per month. and games or accompany parents on outdoor trips, Mr Armas said. Volvo models available at The hotels will have faxing, photocopying and other business the showroom range from the S60 utilities available 24 hours as well as a limousine service, a shuttle 2.OT with a sticker price of service and a fully equipped fitness center. 2,369,000 baht to the C70 2.4i at Theera Kanjana, General Manager of the Courtyard at Surin 4,299,000 baht. person. “We can check their For its grand opening in Beach, explained that guests can book nature tours through the The target market for Phu- credit in their home country so August, an event called “One hotel’s Siam Adventure Club tour desk and that the new Courtyard ket is premium car buyers includ- they can buy and lease our car Day One Trip” will be held for has five medium-sized function rooms to accommodate large fam- ing foreigners. A campaign until on the same system as Thai existing Volvo customers – a day ily reunions, celebrations or business functions. July 1 at Jungceylon in Patong will people, paying a deposit and then of activities and a chance for cus- Introduced more than 20 years ago, the Courtyard by Marriott offer interest-free financing for making a monthly payment as tomers to test new models. brand is now Marriott’s largest lodging brand in the world. customers who buy the S80 normal,” he said. The showroom can cur- model. Similar promotional activi- Another campaign targets rently display three cars. The ties will be held each quarter, he people in specific occupations, other section of the building Phuket resorts rank said. such as doctors, pilots and law- houses a service center. In a bid to attract foreign yers, K. Suracheat explained. All four mechanics in the highly in global polls customers, K. Suracheat said the This target group will be able to service center received special- SHANGHAI: The Sarojin resort in Khao Lak has been voted Asia’s dealer offers financing without the buy any model without a down ized training at Volvo Thailand Leading Boutique Hotel at the inaugural World Travel Awards Asia usual requirement of a guarantee payment. headquarters in Bangkok. Stan- dard service prices are set by and Indian Ocean Ceremony, held at the Swissotel Grand in Shanghai Volvo and are the same through- on June 19. out Thailand, K. Suracheat said. Nearly 120 Asian and Indian Ocean companies and organi- The new showroom is un- zations were presented awards on the night, with Miss World Chi- der different management than nese Zi Lin Zhang as guest of honor and TV presenter Varun the previous Volvo dealer that Sharma from BBC World as the event’s host. closed its doors in Phuket. K. The Asian and Indian Ocean Ceremony is part of the World Suracheat said he was unaware Travel Awards Grand Tour, which comprise regional awards of the reasons for the closure, throughout the world and end with a “grand final” at the Turks and adding that his dealership was Caicos Islands in the Caribbean on December 12. now working to introduce itself Since opening in October 2005, The Sarojin has picked up a to the old Volvo customers, by number of international awards. It was nominated for best Luxury offering car checks, free oil Romantic Hotel 2008 in the World Luxury Hotel Awards, and held changes and a 25% discount on the honor in 2007. spare parts. The resort also won Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel in the Nationwide, Volvo lags be- World Travel Awards in 2007 and 2006. hind its two main rivals in the Other local resorts that recently won international recogni- luxury car market. Market leader tion are the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa and Le Meridien Mercedes-Benz sold 4,024 units Phuket Beach Resort. In May, Expedia travelers ranked the JW in Thailand in 2007, while BMW Marriott Phuket and Le Meridien Phuket among the world’s best sold 1,821 cars. Volvo sold 619 hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select list. cars last year, up 36% from 2006. The list recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consis- Sales of Mercedes-Benz in 2007 tently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a rose by 15% over the previous notable value. The full list represents about one percent of the nearly 80,000 hotel properties offered on Expedia. year, while BMW’s dropped 41%. th Volvo Thailand’s president The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa placed 20 on the list with a score of 96.67, while Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Paul Stokes said last year that, in th Thailand, Volvo is shifting away placed 108 with a score of 92.79. from its traditional “safe family “We are perpetually committed to provide guests with chic, car” positioning and is now mar- cultured, discovery at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort,” said keting a sportier image with the General Manager Rudolf Borgesius. “We are pleased that our ef- aim of appealing to younger cus- forts have been acknowledged by Expedia travelers and look for- tomers. ward to extending our high level of service to even more guests.” June 28 - July 4, 2008 BUSINESS & MONEY PHUKET GAZETTE 33 ON THE MOVE Jirattikran Duangdow Youssef El Khomri, 26, Krisanaphong Thatsbut has been appointed Resort from Rabat, Morocco, has is the new IT Manager at Manager of the resort X2 been appointed Operation Indigo Pearl resort at Nai Koh Samui. She has held a Manager at Ibis Hotel Yang. With a diploma in diverse range of executive Patong. He is a graduate business computing from St positions in many luxury of the International Busi- John’s College in Bangkok, hotels and resorts in Thai- ness School for Hotel & he has worked in the hotel land, including at the Eva- Tourism Management in industry since 1995. His son Phuket & Six Senses Vatel, France. Before com- experience in hotel IT sys- Spa, Novotel Phuket Re- ing to Thailand, he worked tems includes working at sort, Sheraton Grande La- in Shanghai, where he held the Novotel Lotus, Sofitel guna Beach Resort and the several food and beverage Bangkok Silom and the Ambassador City Jomtien. management positions. Regency Park Hotel. Be- Before her latest position Before joining Ibis, he was fore joining the Indigo she was Resident Manager Director of Food & Bev- Pearl, he was IT Manager at the Arayaburi Samui erage at Mercure Hotel at the Majestic Grande Boutique Resort. Pattaya. Hotel in Bangkok.

CRASH WATCH Bankers on high alert

troubling announce- ago corrected these excesses in eaux’ negotiating position, it ment has been made the same way as the Asian Fi- should be kept in mind that by Royal Bank of nancial Crisis of 1997. Brandeaux owns the land and Scotland (RBS), the Situations this extreme are most lease extensions are for 99 AUK’s second-largest bank. It is- guaranteed to give central bank- years. sued what business television ers sleepless nights. At the oppo- Present real estate prices channel CNBC called a “crash site end of the spectrum, Ger- are somewhat academic. Brand- watch”. RBS analysts believe many has a gigantic current ac- eaux managers believe that the that by September 2008 the S&P count surplus of 7.7% of GDP. effect will be negligible, as 80% (Standard & Poors) 500 Index However, the latest confidence of their ground rent holdings are could decline by 300 points, or figure (ZEW) published in Ger- in the most expensive areas of well over 20%, in what could de- many reflects much lower confi- London, such as Mayfair, tradi- velop into one of the worst bear dence than analysts had ex- tionally the best locations in any markets since 1900. pected. downturn. RBS credit strategist Bob Then we add energy price The Student Accommoda- Janjuah further cautioned that “A rises that seem unstoppable, fol- tion Fund is also “business as very nasty period is approaching lowed by soaring commodity usual”. Current results over the – be prepared”. He is gloomy prices, which of course involves past 12 months are: about bonds since he fears a re- food, raw materials, transport – • Ground Rent Income newed bout of panic in debt mar- almost everything except asset Fund +10.29% kets, stating cash as the safe ha- prices and often profits, are ris- • Student Accommodation ven. When I heard this announce- ing. Inflationary pressures can Fund +9.63% ment, it resonated inside. Bob eventually only be contained by Global financial woes have even taken the gloss off China’s surging • Sterling Fund +9.86% Janjuah had been described by much slower global economic economy, shaving 50% off the Shanghai Composite Index in less Considering that Brandeaux the UK daily Telegraph as a “City growth. than a year. Photo: www.freeimages.co.uk targets returns on all sterling- Star” since he had correctly pre- India’s Bombay Sensex 30 based funds at 8% to 10%, these dicted the credit crunch of 2007. Index has dropped around 25% a fall in the price of oil. fund managers who want to in- are excellent returns. The shock of both stock and from its peak; the Shanghai Com- Most property funds in the vest very large sums of money in Future articles will cover bond markets simul- posite Index is UK are closed as a wave of re- Brandeaux funds. Each proposed other areas that are unaffected taneously being in more than 50% demptions from investors left investment ran into hundreds of by current conditions. crash mode is going down from its highs fund managers in a position where millions of pounds this year alone. to have some very of less than a year they simply ran out of cash in Brandeaux fund managers Richard G Watson runs Global nasty, far-reaching ago. various funds. Property is an il- believe that this money could be Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- consequences. I There are a liquid asset and to try to sell in a suddenly withdrawn in, say, two based personal financial-plan- hope this turns out to few reasons to buy falling market to raise cash to pay years and have refused all these ning service. He can be be an extremist in stock markets investors only results in “fire large investments. reached at Tel: 076-381997, view. and it is always sale” prices. It is not simply a On ground rents, only a Fax: 076-383185, Mobile: This is an un- ONEY worth remember- matter of bad management; some small percentage of leases are 081-0814611. Email: imm@ usual accumulation M ing the old stock of the best-managed property nearing maturity. Whilst the cur- loxinfo.co.th Website: www. of different events: market adage: “Sell funds are affected. rent market does weaken Brand- global-portfolios.com a credit crunch; fall- TALKS in May, go away, Naturally, after mentioning ing asset prices, in- buy again on Brandeaux in this column fre- cluding, in many By Richard G. Watson Michaelmas day”. quently over the years, I am vi- cases, prices in com- It does not always tally interested in how this invest- mercial and residential property. work but it is amazing how con- ment fund company is finding the There are also major currency sistent it has been – Michaelmas current market. A telephone call concerns. The recent statement day is at the end of September. to Adrian Parry, Director of Sales by European Central Bank Presi- Merrill Lynch states that and Marketing, revealed the cur- dent Jean Claude Trichet about stock market investors are the rent situation. the possibility of needing to raise most pessimistic they have been Brandeaux is genuinely interest rates in euros has put fur- in 10 years. Jim Paulson of ma- sympathetic to the plight of the ther stress on the US dollar. jor US bank Wells Fargo was property market, both commer- Morgan Stanley, a major US quoted on Bloomberg as being cial and residential. However, the investment bank, stated that cur- very negative about markets. One current situation has actually im- rent account deficits in Spain and ray of light came from JP Mor- proved the amount of cash being Portugal are at 10.5% of Gross gan Chase and Co. Its analysts invested in their funds and it has Domestic Product (GDP) each believe that the high volatility we been able to allocate incoming and Greece at 14%. If these were are seeing in oil prices is a sign funds to expanding capacity. not member countries of the euro that the bull market in oil may be The company has rebuffed zone, markets would have long close to an end, and will result in offers by both banks and other 34 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS June 28 - July 4, 2008

By Scott Mallon close decision loss to Jorge Arce in Mexico as an exception, but SAPHAN HIN: WBC Straw- Arce is well past his prime. weight champion Oleydong Sith- I recently browsed the samerchai (27-0. 10 KOs) used Oleydong retains schedule of fights in Thailand. sharp combination punching and Former world champion Rata- a masterful defense to batter napol Sor Vorapin (55-6-1, 44 Japanese challenger Junichi KOs) is set to take on Korean Ebisuoka (17-11-3, 7 KOs) before fighter I Hyun Kim (1-0, 1 KO) scoring a ninth-round knockout in WBC title belt in a battle for the Pan Asian Box- Saphan Hin on June 18. ing Association (PABA) fly- Oleydong, a southpaw, was weight title. Do you see anything in complete control of the bout wrong with this fight? Sor Vora- from the outset, winning every pin has more than 60 professional round on the judge’s scorecards. boxing matches; his opponent only In April 2007, in a bout to one. determine who would challenge So what made Kim so de- for the world title, the Thai de- serving of a title shot, albeit for a feated previously undefeated small-time local title. In a word: Omar Soto of Puerto Rico via nothing. Surely there are more- split decision. In November of last deserving fighters who would pro- year, Oleydong established him- vide a stiffer test for Sor Vorapin. self as one of Thailand’s most The Thai is ranked fifth by the talented boxers, outboxing Eagle World Boxing Association. It’s Den Junlaphaan (formerly known been eight years since Sor Vora- as Eagle Kyowa) to win the pin lost his world title, knocked strawweight title. out by the great Ricardo Lopez. Going into that bout, Oley- After taking five years off, he dong was a decided underdog, somehow managed to sneak into but he rose to the occasion, win- the world rankings despite not ning a hard-fought unanimous having fought even a single world- decision and gaining the respect ranked fighter since Lopez. of boxing pundits worldwide. Sometime in the next year, The challenger started Sor Vorapin will challenge for a quickly, winging looping left hooks world title. That’s the name of the and advancing without fear. game: keep winning, no matter Oleydong remained composed, who the opponent, build up your countering with right hooks and record, no matter who the oppo- straight lefts and sliding to his nent, and eventually you will be right. maneuvered into a title shot – The champion found his Oleydong told reporters after the fight that he had worked hard at staying low, bobbing and weaving in deserving or not. rhythm in the next few rounds and his training for the fight. was counter-punching effec- Scott Mallon is a Bangkok- tively. vas where he would stay for the to new OrBorJor President 124lbs: Saksamut Sakpracha based boxing writer and pho- Junichi continued to press full 10 count. Paiboon Ubatising, is a big fight (THA) d. Thepnimitr Sor Jit- tojournalist. forward, at times taunting the Oleydong is known more fan, she said. pattana (THA) (decision) champion, but he was largely in- for his excellent boxing skills than There were only a handful effective and missing often. By his KO punches, but the Trang foreigners at the free-admission Other news PATONG the sixth round, Oleydong’s native has ended his last three of event and the crowd, while cheer- counter-punches were taking four fights via knockout. The bout ing wildly during the main bout, A Thai promoter once DARTS their toll and Junichi was stand- was the 23-year-old’s first de- lost interest in several of the asked what he could do to make ing flat-footed. Oleydong was no fense of his WBC world title. match-ups that followed. his shows better. I told him to put LEAGUE longer moving to his right, instead The judge’s scores at the Apart from failing to an- together evenly matched bouts, electing to stand directly in front time of the stoppage: 80-70, 80- nounce the start of each round, the theory being fans want the PATONG: Still early in the sea- of his opponent where he could 71, 80-72. The Gazette had it 80- the emcee did a good job and kept edge-of-the-seat excitement that son, there are several teams slam his punches into the body. It 72. the crowd entertained. comes with a great boxing match. bunched up at the top and the was at this time when it became Phuket Governor Niran Improvement for future Unfortunately Thailand has standings don’t count for much doubtful Junichi would last the Kalyanamit was among the 4,000 bouts include putting the ring- gained a reputation in the inter- given that the two league lead- entire bout. people who turned up for the card girls inside the ring where national boxing community as a ers have yet to sit out on bye Midway through the ninth fight, organized by the Phuket they belong so that people who place rife with mismatches – a weeks. round, Oleydong landed a punish- Provincial Administration Orga- get carried away watching the reputation that is well founded. Shaker’s proprietor Oli was ing right-hook-left-hook combina- nization (OrBorJor), Wirat Wa- action don’t lose track of the The boxing scene in Thai- also on fire, closing out all three tion to the belt of the challenger. chirarattanawong of Petchyindee rounds. land has declined from one full games he played in – the last for Referee Malcolm Bulner stopped Boxing Promotions and the of great champions, such as Pone free beer. Mick, Timor and the action momentarily to issue a Phuket Boxing Association. Other results Kingpetch, Chartchai Chionoi, Steen, all from Queen Mary, caution to the champion for the OrBorJor public relations from Saphan Hin Khaosai Galaxy and Sot Chita- shared the high score honors borderline blows. officer Jantima Teawsakul told lada, to one with relatively few with 140s. The bout resumed and Oley- the Gazette that there was a pos- 110lbs: Noknoi Krathingdanggym deserving champions, such as dong marched in unabated and sibility that the province might (THA) d. Henry Armol (Indone- Oleydong Sithsamerchai. Now June 17 results. Shakers* 3 scored five unanswered punches play host to more big fights un- sia) (KO, Rd 3) we see fighter after fighter pad- Queen Mary 6; Hilltop 3 Picca- to Junichi’s body before the Japa- der the new administration. ding their record against no-name dilly* 6; Celtic* 2 -Offshore 7; nese fighter collapsed to the can- Jirayut Songyot, an advisor 122lbs: Medngoen Kratingdaeng- opponents. Market Bar* 7 Simply Red 2; gym (THA) d. Kaichon Perm- When a fighter gets posi- Beach House* 6 Sick Buffalo 3; thongmark (THA) (TKO, Rd 2) tioned as a world-title challenger Dogs Bollocks=bye (* = winner by fighting nothing but inferior of beer leg). 120lbs: Pet-Trang Sor Yupinda opposition and then goes abroad, (THA) d. Kansak Jor Perm- he is unprepared. Some might Standings. 1.= Piccadilly, Queen thongmark (THA) (KO Rd 2) point to Devid Lookmahanak’s Mary (24 pts.); 3. Offshore* (22); 4. Market Bar* (20); 5. Beach House (19); 6.= Shakers, Sick Buffalo* (18); 8. Dogs Bollocks* (17); 9. Celtic (15); 10. Hilltop (12); 11. Simply Red (11) (* = have played a bye week).

July 1 match-ups. Dogs Bollocks v Queen Mary; Picca- dilly v Beach house; Simply Red v Offshore; Market Bar v Hill- top; Sick Buffalo v Celtic; Shak- ers = bye. June 28 - July 4, 2008 SPORTS PHUKET GAZETTE 35 ACYC to hold new LEFT: Athlete Helle Kirstein emerges from the water to tackle the 5km run. clubhouse open day Photo by StJohn Mackay. BELOW: Nick Dobyn tends CHALONG: The Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC) will hold a family to an injury after pulling out open day on July 6 to celebrate the taking over of the site of the new of the race, effectively ACYC clubhouse. handing Bryan Hoare The ACYC inked the lease for the new site on June 20, giving victory in Race 3 of the the club the opportunity build a new clubhouse with facilities on one TriBallistic series. rai of beachfront land about 500 meters north of the existing club. There will be a sausage sizzle and other food from 10 am. To debunk rumors that the new clubhouse will become the new home for the ACYC and for the Phuket Yacht Club, located across the bay at Ao Yon, ACYC Commodore Mick Kealy said, “The Phuket Yacht Club in Ao Yon has been established for over 30 years and has been the backbone of junior sailing on the island for a lot of that time. “They, like us at the ACYC, have problems with land and se- curing a long-term future on their present site; light discussion has gone on for years about amalgamating the two clubs. “We at the ACYC are excited about our new premises and of course welcome all parties interested in building a proper yacht club in Ao Chalong to support the full sailing community on the island; but I personally feel we need to go slow on talk of amalgamation as there is a fully functioning sailing program for kids at Ao Yon all year round,” he said. However, hopes are high that the two yacht clubs will co-ordi- nate a more developed junior sailing training program in the near future. Hunt for National Games gold begins

PHUKET CITY: Athletes from all 14 southern provinces are pre- paring to put on the performances of their lives in Phuket as the Brit Hoare wins province prepares to host the Region 4 Thailand National Games qualifiers to be held in Phuket City from July 20 to 29. The action will take place at Surakul Stadium, Sanam Chai Sta- dium and at the gymnasiums and the Olmypic-size swimming pool at Saphan Hin. TriBallistic Race 3 More than 4,000 “senior athletes”, those aged 17 years and older, from the 14 southern provinces are expected to make the trip NAI YANG: After the weather The junior race was another Masters. 1. Richard Cracknel; 2. to Phuket to compete in 33 events, including athletics, football, vol- closed in on the Indigo Pearl re- close battle throughout, with po- Gary Poole; 3. David Frost. leyball, boxing, badminton, tennis, judo, takraw, swimming, table ten- sort on June 22, it was thought sitions changing continuously nis, golf female, futsal, pétanque, mountain biking and even snooker. the swim leg of the third over the 200m swim, 6km bike Splash ’n’ Dash. 1. Valentine Six events that will not be contested in Phuket but will be held at TriBallistic race in the current and 1.5km run. Victoria Bird suc- Pfalzer; 2. Maurice Briggs; 3. the 37th Thailand National Games in Phitsanuloke, from December 14 series would be canceled, but the cessfully defended her under-10s Yohan. to 24, are bodybuilding, softball, karatedo, gymnastics, bridge and Go. seas calmed sufficiently to allow title to make it three for three, Hopes are high for Phuket competitors, with more than 300 of the senior race to start with the while Christopher Thompson in- Under-8s. 1. Tim Schwab. 2. the 372 Phuket athletes taking part in the qualifiers expected to com- scheduled 600-meter, open-water advertently ran an extra 1.5km Liam Dohert. pete in the national finals, where athletes from all 76 provinces will swim. after missing the turnaround on be going for gold. The athletes had to fight the run back and still won his age Under-10s. 1. Christopher Th- Among them are 15 karatedo fighters from Phuket, including hard through large waves. Briton group. ompson; 2. Darren Edouard. Parinnya Don-ubon and Janejira Mukkapan, who became male and Bryan Hoare, winner of Race 2, Another victim of the tough female national youth champions, respectively, earlier this year. led from the start and completed course was junior athlete Lea Under-12s. 1. Yohan Garonne. A total of 4 million baht has been allocated by the central gov- the swim leg in nine minutes. Devoine, who fell off her bike and ernment to be spent on improving playing venues, including pitches The 20km bike route took injured her leg. Under-16s. 1. Victor Kirstein and courts, for the regional qualifier. in some of the local villages and There were many new also the main highway, where the faces at Race 3, with local Thai athletes encountered some strong children taking part along with headwinds. kids from the Head Start School. The 5km run, however, The next race will be on proved to be the toughest leg as October 11, once again at Indigo the sun came out and heated up Pearl. the course, making climbing the For further information visit small hills a strenuous challenge. www.triballisticclub.com What would normally have been a battle to the finish between Full results: Hoare and Nick Dobyn ended when Dobyn pulled up with a Women’s muscle injury at the start of the run. Open. 1. Michelle Hossack; 2. The children’s Splash ’n’ Margie Campbell; 3. Helle Dash and junior-race swims were Kirstein. held in Indigo Pearl’s 25m swim- ming pool. Splash ’n’ Dash. 1. Oranuch The race was a close- Sudern; 2. Lili Daefler; 3. Jenna fought battle throughout. After Doherty. the 50m swim, Lilli Daefler sprinted out to jump on her bike Under-10s. 1. Victoria Bird; 2. with the rest of the field in hot Lena Daefler; 3. Casey Van Den pursuit. Berg. The 1.5km cycle proved to be the decider as the top three Under-16s 1. Timana Hossack jostled for position through the 750m run and onto the finish. Men’s Oranuch Sudern took top honors in the girl’s race, followed by Open. 1. Bryan Hoare; 2. Jaray Daefler in second place. Jearanai; 3. Gary Morris. 36 PHUKET GAZETTE June 28 - July 4, 2008

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Construction Update by Janyaporn Morel QSI inks deal for new building

QSI – Phuket School Director Alain Siporin shakes hands with Nasakorn Kittipadakul, managing director of Pornsadtpoochai Co Ltd, which has been selected as the main contractor to build the new QSI - Phuket school building. The 12 classrooms, each 8m by 8m, will fill three floors of the new four-story building, with teachers’ PHUKET CITY: Quality four classrooms, bringing the offices on the second and third floors and bathrooms on each of the stories. Schools International (QSI) – total usable area of the building Phuket, located just north of the to 480 square meters. Tesco-Lotus supercenter on the The roof will be a prefab- bypass road, signed an agree- ricated, Steel Smart truss sys- ment for Pornsadetpoochai Co tem that can be removed years More classrooms Ltd on June 13 to be the main later for a third floor to be contractor in building a new added, including four additional classroom block at the school. classrooms. The roof can then The construction is sched- be reused to cover the new for Samkong School uled to take 65 days, with the third floor, when built. new classrooms expected to be “QSI Phuket has seen a ready for the school term start- steady yet manageable rise in PHUKET CITY: Work on the bathrooms on each of the four City Municipality and 8.3 million ing late-August. the student population since QSI construction of a new building at stories. baht from the Department of Once complete, the new International Schools took over Samkong School on Yaowarat Rd Construction began in Janu- Local Administration. building will be three-stories tall six years ago, and expects the is now about half-complete. ary and should be finished by “The school has too many and have the capacity to house same trend to continue,” said The four-story, Sino-Portu- February. students and not enough class- 12 classrooms, each 6 meters Brad Kenny, QSI Parent Advi- guese-style building will have a Walkways will connect the rooms. With the limited area of by 8m and with a covered walk- sory Member. footprint of 16.8 meters by 38m. new structure to the three other the school, we have had to de- way entrance. He added that this school The first floor will comprise of an classroom buildings at the school. molish an old two-story building Initially, only a two-story year, which ended June 13, QSI administration room, teachers’ Somruay Raksakul, the to make way for the new build- building will be erected with the Phuket had 128 enrolled stu- office and a large open hall with Phuket City Municipality civil ing, which will give the school the ground floor being open space dents, ranging from entry-level stage. engineer responsible for the build- extra classrooms needed,” he to serve as a covered multipur- pre-school children two years The 12 classrooms, each 8m ing work, told the Gazette that the said. pose area. old through to final-year high- by 8m, will fill the remaining three building is being constructed with The construction contractor The second floor will have school students 18 years old. floors, with teachers’ offices on a budget of 18.9 million baht, with for this project is Kamrai the second and third floors and 10.6 million baht from Phuket Karnchang. 38 PHUKET GAZETTE June 28 - July 4, 2008 June 28 - July 4, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 39

Home of the Week Nai Harn Estate living at its best

his week’s fully-fur tiling for an overall cool effect, nished pool villa in Nai Part of the Two with an infinity-edge for a Harn offers comfort Villas development, smooth, simple look. able and peaceful living the single-story, L- The roof has shingle-style withinT a fully-secured estate. tiles and the property is accessed shaped villa is Part of the Two Villas de- wrapped around an through a stone-and-timber, Ba- velopment, the single-story, L- infinity-edge pool linese-style gate. shaped villa is wrapped around an and provides views Utilities include telephone, infinity-edge pool and provides and easy access to Internet, mains water, three- views and easy access to the pool the pool area from phase electricity and a covered area from the living room and two the living room and carport attached to the home. bedrooms. two bedrooms. This villa is one of many A third bedroom is set in homes created in Phuket by a separate guest quarters in the leading team of developers corner of the garden, just steps known for their high-quality con- away from the pool. struction projects around the is- The kitchen is fully fitted out land. With many of their projects with timber cupboards, a stove sold out, this villa’s resale poten- and range hood, double-basin sink, tial offers the chance to secure a dishwasher and plenty of counter property in an estate already space. proved to be a success in the The floors are gloss ceramic market. tiles and the color scheme The property is available throughout is neutral, accented leasehold at 13.9 million baht, in- with creative splashes of color cluding access to all the facilities and fabrics. All the furniture, a have good-quality, modern sani- ditioned and fully furnished – an garden sala that enhances the and services of the private estate. range of natural and locally- tary fittings and are bright and ideal guest bedroom offering pri- outdoor living space and adds a sourced pieces, is included with spacious. The master bathroom vacy yet close access to the rest Thai feeling to the home. The For more information contact the home. features a large bathtub and a of the home. wide terrace that runs along the Patrick Lusted at Siam Real Both bedrooms are spa- separate shower with a rainwa- On a land plot measuring two sides of the house facing the Estate. Tel: 076-288908. cious with en-suite bathrooms, ter shower head. 380 square meters, the outdoor pool make the area ideal for re- Email: patrick@siamreal built-in wardrobes and air con- The third bedroom in the area is landscaped in tropical laxing or alfresco dining. estate.com Website: www.siam ditioning. The two bathrooms separate pavilion is also air con- Balinese style. At poolside is a The pool is in classic blue realestate.com 40 PHUKET GAZETTE June 28 - July 4, 2008 June 28 - July 4, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Design by Semacote Suganya Redesigning the Med

he architect of the Mediterranean-style homes at Saiyuan Med Village, Chaiyakorn Chaiyakit,T is diving into a fresh approach to the designs for the new phase, having learned a great deal about meshing an imaginative home-design concept with practical design solutions to make homes both stylish and practical. The quirky form of Medi- terranean facades of hobbled sur- faces embedded with starfish, cone-topped turrets, external staircases and smooth archways of the first phase remain domi- nant in the second phase and re- tain the residential development’s southern European theme, but adjustments in the designs have been made to offer larger living space for a more functional lifestyle. “The new phase is a change for the better,” said K. Chaiyakorn of Phuket Sunshine Property, adding that the Medi- terranean style was chosen to add a fresh look to the range of Phuket’s residential properties. “We listened to feedback from our customers, who liked the Mediterranean style as it re- minded them of homes in Europe, The homes at Saiyuan Med Village reflect the architect’s vision for but had some suggestions about design solutions to make homes both stylish and practical. how to improve the living spaces within the homes. “The houses in the new phase will have three bedrooms, compared with the two-bedroom houses in the first phase, and each will cover 190 square meters. But we’ve made changes to the form of the structures to make them more functional on the inside by redesigning the stairs and the roofs. These changes have been made to give the home owners be topped with a simple, single- dard staircases for Phase 2. They Another addition to the that is directly in front of the glass more space inside,” he said. form roof of cement. “We still use are much easier to walk up and homes in the new phase is a two- doors in the Phase 1 homes,” said “We’ve discovered, for ex- quality materials, but by doing this down as they are wider and meter-wide, open-sided terrace K. Chaiyakorn. ample, that the roof designs of the we have managed to create more straighter, making them less steep lined with floor tiles and covered houses in the first phase were too space,” said K. Chaiyakorn. as well,” he said. with a roof. Saiyuan Med Village is located complex with many small details Homes in the first phase “Many people, when they This is a change from the at 136/76 Moo 4, Saiyuan Rd in a small area,” he added. feature a spiral staircase set in a first see these houses imagine original design that will also help in Rawai. For more information The new approach has been rounded turret-like corner of the that they will be hot inside, but keep the houses cool instead of call 076-289377, 081- to drastically cut down on the houses. This concept has been we’ve used two types of brick to the glass-lined corridor used be- 9689550, 087-8933635. Email: variety of materials used. Instead abandoned for homes in the sec- create double walls that prevent fore. [email protected] of having several mini-roofs, the ond phase. the homes from overheating,” he “As a safety consideration, Website: www.phuketmed houses in the second phase will “We have reverted to stan- added. we have also removed the pond village.com

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ood news for condo- press, the Samak administration minium seekers who was still in power – Ed). will benefit from the Last year, the coalition led latest amendment to by the military junta moved ahead theG 1999 Condominium Act, with changes to the Foreign Busi- which will take effect from July ness Act, resulting in a scare to 4. the property market. For now, The changes come follow- that seems to be a thing of the ing a slew of complaints filed dur- past. ing the past year that have What needs to be put onto reached into the thousands each the national agenda is a revised month. Land Development Act that ad- Most of the complaints dresses not only consumer rights have been about developers fail- in a manner similar to the Con- ing to deliver projects as prom- dominium Act, but also the ability ised in advertising and promo- for longer ownership and secu- tional material. rity for overseas buyers of villas Under the new law, the and homes. Land Department is empowered Back to the amended Con- to penalize developers if they dominium Act, two key items re- don’t deliver what they promise main unaddressed and of particu- in their marketing material con- lar interest to a resort or invest- tracts. ment-led property market such as During project and planning Phuket: specific controls over phases, developers are now re- guaranteed rental returns and the quired to submit advertising and ability to obtain long-term inter- marketing collateral when per- New condominium projects, such as Casuarina Shores (pictured), have sold extremely well as many national hotel management rights mits are applied for. Once the buyers have sought out freehold purchases in the wake of last years FBA scare. for condo hotels. condominium project is complete, In the current marketplace, a physical inspection will be car- while rental guarantees provide ried out to ensure it complies with incentive to buyers, there remains how it was marketed. Condo legislation a long-term issue as to whether In the past, buyers had to limited liability companies with rely solely on the legal mecha- small paid-up capital can meet nisms of a material breach of the these payments in case of short- sale and purchase agreement, falls. which in many cases relied on and consumer rights In more developed markets, subjective interpretations so that the use of escrow accounts or disreputable developers could be past, unscrupulous developers been given a greater mandate to on an accelerated basis, thus cre- adequately controlled contingent taken to court. would pass on these costs to buy- penalize infringements under the ating an extremely tax-efficient liabilities are used to ensure prom- The amendment also aims ers who took over units during the act, which now adds “bite” to the business. ised returns in the future. to ensure greater initial phases of a department’s “bark”. Most mixed developments, People buying a branded transparency in project, forcing This all adds up to good where there is a hotel and a resi- hotel unit have to understand that “hidden costs” in- them to pay sub- news and Thailand’s amended dential component, use this busi- as they are buying a registered curred after pur- stantially higher Condominium Juristic Act is now ness structure due to the restric- condominium. chase by requiring monthly fees. adopting standards that are ap- tions placed in securing long-term The Condominium Act al- property develop- Also ad- plied to most of the world’s de- management rights under the lows a majority of owners to ef- ers to pay their ap- dressed has been veloped markets. Condominium Act and to retain a fectively change control of man- portioned share of the grandfathering While this is good news for greater degree of control over agement. While this might be common area in of projects al- condo buyers, unfortunately the land and usage of premises rights unlikely, it is possible that a sce- charges for con- PROPERTY ready in the mar- same protection is not available in freehold property. nario under which the unit was dos not sold upon ketplace. Voting to buyers of leasehold houses or The Samak-led government bought could change later. registration of the WATCH rights for the con- apartments, which fall under the has indicated that it will look at The advances of the Act project. dominium juristic Land Development Act. increasing leasehold terms to 60 have come a long way in pro- This has cre- By Bill Barnett person (CJP) or In Phuket, leasehold contin- or 90 years, though the future of tecting buyers but there remains ated an equitable owner’s commit- ues to dominate the market, this is dependent on the work ahead to bring legislation solution between the buyer and tee and clearer guidelines on man- mainly as it is the nature of the administration’s ability to retain more in tune with the standards the developer in sharing these on- agement rights are also included. luxury villa market, allowing for- leadership of the national govern- expected by international inves- going expenses, because in the The Land Department has eigners to have a form of owner- ment (At the time of going to tors. ship. Leasehold also provides a Bill Barnett is Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks (c9hotel substantial tax advantage to de- works.com), a Phuket-based hotel and residential property con- velopers who are able to amor- sulting firm. With more than 20 years’ experience in the region, he tize revenues over a 30-year pe- has played an active role in some of the island’s biggest develop- riod while recognizing expenses ments.

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Properties CHALONG VILLA SPACIOUS LUXURY HOUSE For Sale NEW VILLA

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800sqm, 4 bedrooms, 3 for sale or rent. Mission bathrooms, swimming New European-style villa in Heights community, 5 pool. Tel: 084-0645908. quiet area in Rawai. Quality mins from Mission Hills building, large living area and Golf Club. House 270sqm, huge terrace, 3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms, en-suite bath- Modern, 5-bedroom, 5-bath- NEW RAWAI with aircon, 3 bathrooms (en rooms with bath and room home in secure upscale POOL VILLA suite), 1 separate guest toi- shower, large Western development. Over 395sqm let, Western kitchen, laun- kitchen, 90sqm pool com- of living area with 25sqm en- dry, garage, wall and gate, plete with seating area, closed sala and 13x4m salt- tropical garden, True TV, fully furnished throughout, water pool, big maid’s room. 650sqm plot, Chanote title. complete with solar heat- Only 800m from BIS. Too Price: 9.5 million baht. Con- ing. Tel: 089-4720918. many upgrades to mention. tact Paula. Tel: 084-844- For sale at 27 million baht or 1486. Email: meeuwissen SHOPHOUSE FOR PHUKET COUNTRY SALE OR RENT CLUB for rent at 150,000 per [email protected] CONTEMPORARY month. Fully furnished. Tel: 400sqm. 3-4 bedrooms. VILLA 081-4077403. 300m from Rawai Pier. Price: 7.5 million baht. TOWNHOUSE Tel: 086-9408914. Email: MODERN STLYE HOUSE FOR SALE [email protected] OR RENT 3km from Heroines' Monu- ment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- YAMU HILLS, Beautiful shophouse on a rooms, newly furnished, com- PA KHLOK Chanote title of 50 wah, 4 munity-pool. 2.75 million baht. 4 bedrooms with terraces, 6 floors in Kathu. Fully fur- Rent: 20,000 baht per month. Private Land, fully developed. bathrooms (master with Sea view, Chanote, 4 million nished and equipped (used Tel: 080-5358767, (US) Tel: double Jacuzzi), 4m x 12m to be a restaurant). For sale baht per rai. For more infor- Townhouse: 2 bedrooms, 3 0011-760-7808584. Email: pool with Jacuzzi, living or rent. Very good price. mation contact Royal Coast bathrooms, 120sqm, near [email protected] room, dining room, Western Tel: 081-8915602. Co Ltd. Tel: 076-353926, Vichit temple. Tel: 084- kitchen, maid's room, solar 081-3966060. Email: 0645908. hot water, sala, built-in BBQ, Duplex renovation project di- RIVER-SIDE LAND [email protected] rectly on 15th fairway for 20 rai in Lopburi, 1 hour from parking for 3 cars, electric LAND AT NATAI gate and nice tropical garden Khao Pilai Beach. 20 rai with sale. Reduced price. See Bangkok, best for resort with SPECIAL LAND www.fairway15.com for water sports. Quick sale. Con- KATA BEACH 2.3 rai at Mai Khao Beach. 6 set on a 1,606sqm land plot Chanote title, only 1.7 million with over 400sqm of living baht per rai. 300m from the full details. Tel: 081- tact Joe. Tel: 085-4055333. 3-LEVEL HOUSE million baht per rai. 220m 8941994. Only 2 mins to the beach. from beach. Tel: 087-264- area. 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Chanote title. of the plot. 4.5 million baht. den, fully furnished. 6.5 mil- [email protected] RAWAI BEACH HOUSE Khao Khad area, 3 bedrooms, Asking price: 30 million 2 bathrooms, living room, Tel: 081-5399269. lion baht. Tel: 084-8448381. www.landinphuket.com 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Sea baht. No agents! Tel: 087- fully-equipped kitchen, fully view. 2.7 million baht. Tel: 2709093. Email: a.pueng furnished, freehold. 2.9 million TOWNHOUSE GOLFER’S FOR SALE 086-3754711. Email: ben @gmail.com baht. Tel: 084-8528096. in Than Thong 3 project. 2 bed- PARADISE LAND Two 5-rai plots (8,493sqm @LDSK.com For details, rooms, 1 bathroom. 19 sq opposite Mission Hills Golf and 8,46sqm) in Tambon please see our website at: wah on Phattana Thongtin Course. 1.43 rai, Chanote Thepkrasattri, Thalang. Al- 3.5 RAI IN PASAK www.LDSK.com/house 2-STORY HOUSE Rd, near Khao Khad view- title. Only 2.8 million baht. most level, dry, secluded land Laguna area at 6.5 million Tel: 081-8924126. Email: baht. Chanote title, square- 5.5 million baht. 4 bedrooms, point. Fully furnished. Price: near Thalang east side. Adja- [email protected] shaped plot, good location, 1.5 RAI IN PASAK 2 bathrooms, 72sq wah 1.2 million baht. Tel: 087- cent land already built on with road and utilities access. No Laguna area at 6.5 million with some furniture at Villa 2770978. large, elegant houses. Titles: agents please. Tel: 081- baht. Chanote title, square- Samkong. Contact K. Nan. SEA-VIEW LAND full Chanote, water, electric- 5399269. shaped plot, good location, Tel: 081-6779837. Email: CHALONG 6.1 rai in Mai Khao. Chanote ity. 1.5m baht/rai. Contact road and utilities access. No [email protected], TOWNHOUSE title. Tel: 084-4413871. Email: Michael. Tel: 076-521591. agents please. Tel: 081- [email protected] 3.5 million baht, 1 minute to [email protected] Fax: 076-521592. Email: FOREIGN FREEHOLD 5399269. Chalong pier, 34 wah, 2 sto- [email protected] condominium in Rawai, 250m ries, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, FLAT LAND from the pier. 580,000 baht. living room, kitchen, unfur- PERFECT LAND Tel: 086-9408914. Email: nished, 3 telephone numbers. Nice flat land for sale in Pa Nearly 2 rai at Ao Bang Tao. [email protected] Nice, quiet & safe area. Con- Khlok. 49 rai, Chanote, Very good location for busi- tact Kay. Negotiable. Tel: 076- 200m from Heroines’ Monu- ness. Price: 18 million baht. No ment, opposite Thalang mu- SINGLE HOUSE 236590, 081-8955628. Fax: agents! Tel: 086-9442065, or Pa Khlok, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 076-236590. Email: kay.boon seum. Price: 1.9 million baht 087-6899679. Email: tasuwan per rai. Tel: 083-1802143. rooms, 310sqm. Tel: 081- @hotmail.com @hotmail.com 5365030. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Property Gazette

NEW BUILDING PATONG SEA VIEW KAMALA HEAVEN ON EARTH COCONUT PANORAMIC FOR SALE TOWNHOUSE ISLAND LAND SEA VIEW

Luxury apartments with best 5-bedroom, Thai-style villa in view over Patong. Tel: 083- Phuket. Magnificent Phang for sale. 4.5 rai, Chanote, hill- 1736521. Website: www. Nga Bay view. 3 big bed- side panoramic sea view, Karon land for sale. 15 patong-view-talay.com rooms (en suite) with sea close to beach. 14 million rai, Chanote title. Hillside, views. Private swimming baht. Please call K. Bouddha panoramic sea view, quiet pool. 730.8sqm land plot. for more information. Tel: area. Very good location Construction area approx 089-2900484. for business. 15 million KHAO KHAD, 573sqm. Full security ser- AO MAKHAM baht per rai. No agents! near Phuket FantaSea, 2 vice. Located at Rommai Please contact by email: Chailay Estate. 27 million COZY HOUSE IN [email protected] bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, car CHUAN CHUEN park. 3.2 million baht, nego- baht. Tel: 081-7191705. Email: [email protected] 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house tiable. Email: png.phuket@ for sale in a quiet soi in Chuan gmail.com LOOKING FOR in busy area, Soi Sai Nam FOR SALE IN BANGLA Chuen Lagoon. 5 mins to British INVESTMENT International School, close to Yen, Patong Beach Rarely available. Ideal invest- marinas, shops/malls, hotels, Looking for an investment: 4 stories AO POR LAND ment. Serious buyers only. No any land or uncompleted * Chanote. 16 rai with pan- airport. Tel: 086-4715075, FOR SALE agents pls. Tel: 081-8306007. project? Please contact * 8 apartments on floors 2, oramic view near Ao Mak- 086-7430033. Fax: 076- Email: [email protected] Michael with information. 3, 4 ham, towards Cape 239266. Email: pskcarter@ Tel: 081-8937720. Email: * Chanote title Panwa. Wide road access yahoo.com.sg 699,000-BAHT [email protected] Visit Electricity, water direct to the site. 6 million * STUDIOS our website at www. baht per rai. Tel: 081-539- NICE 5-BEDROOM * 2 minutes to the beach One-story studios and town- bayproject.com Asking price: 9269. 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Chanote title, square- tails, please see our web- baht. Negotiable. Tel: 083- shaped plot, good location, site: www.jikkycar.com LAND AT LOCH PALM 3904176. LAND PLOT 2.3 road and utilities access. No 2.5 rai, very nice location. Can INEXPENSIVE LAND MILLION BAHT agents please. Tel: 081-539- SEA VIEW split. Tel: 086-2790837. Email: 3.5 RAI OF LAND 0.5-rai Chanote lots near 900sqm. Land plot with under- 9269. IN KAMALA [email protected] with Chanote title in Pasak-La- Mission Hills golf course ground electricity and water Small plots, 1 rai. Very good guna area. Good location and and airport. 10 minutes to supply in quiet, secure com- VILLA, THALANG sea view. Road, water & elec- HOUSE IN KATHU nice view. Suitable for small Yacht Haven. 1.25 million munity next to Mission Hills Baan Pa Khlok. 2 bedrooms, 2 tricity supply with Chanote. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, villa project, road access. baht, full price. Tel: 086- golf course. For sale at only bathrooms (1 en suite). For- Priced from 7.5 million per rai. pool, 2 floors on 222sqm of Quick sale: 2.9 million baht 9421930. 2.3 million baht. No agents eign freehold. Contact Lee. Tel: Tel: 087-6050365. Email: land. 7.95 million baht. Tel: per rai. Tel: 081-5399269. please. Tel: 081-2712825. 084-3078407. [email protected] 081-9251730. Email: [email protected] SURIN BEACH 3-BEDROOM HOUSE NEW TOWNHOUSE LAND FOR SALE NEAR BIS in Than Thong 7 project. 2 sto- 1,016sqm: 6 million baht. 3-bedroom waterfront town- ries, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 996sqm: 5 million baht. 5- house for sale. Tel: 076- fully furnished. 19 wah. Central minute walk to Surin Beach. 273466. Fax: 076-238948. location on Chao Fa East Rd, op- Tel: 081-8687676. Email: info@phuketproperty posite Villa California. 2.5 million trip.com For further details, baht. Tel: 087-2770978. CHIANG MAI see our website: www. LUXURY HOME phuketpropertytrip.com PERFECT LAND Exquisite 4-bedroom home in FOR SALE landscaped estate, 10 min- EXCEPTIONAL utes from town. Fully fur- on the main road to Cherng BARGAIN nished and adorned with an- Talay and Surin. 43 rai, 1 House located in desirable tique art pieces. 17.5 million ngan, 85sq wah. For sale by and secure estate for sale baht. A unique investment op- owner. 5.5 million baht per at 6.9 million baht. 3 bed- portunity. Tel: 053-862450, rai. Tel: 081-9562406. rooms (2 with ensuite), 3 081-4726494. Email: chris@ Email: phatsarar@gmail. bathrooms, living room, chiangmailifestyle.com com study, kitchen/diner, stor- Website: www.chiangmai age/laundry room. Veran- lifestyle.com BRAND-NEW CONDO das up and downstairs, fit- Great location near Tesco and ted furnishings, ADSL,& HOUSE NEAR BIS True TV. Fenced garden, Big C. Pool, gym, fully fur- 2-story house, 3 bedrooms, 2 nished with washer, dryer, approx 500sqm, use of es- bathrooms with ample parking tate clubhouse and swim- fridge, aircon, TV. 45sqm cor- space and nice landscape. ner unit with 2 balconies. 2.5 ming pool nearby. Tel: 084- Total area: 336sqm. 4.5 mil- 8439579. Fax: 076-323- million baht. Tel: 087-277- lion baht. Tel: 089-7247073. 0978. Email: koyangle99@ 421. Email: somlerdee@ Email: jutima021@hotmail. yahoo.com hotmail.com com Looking for land to buy? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net June 28 - July 4, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Property Gazette

11 BIG NEW KATA LOOKING FOR JOINT LUXURY VILLAS SEAVIEW VILLA VENTURE OR SALE

Stunning luxury villa, 3 bed- Resort in Chiang Rai situated rooms, 4 bathrooms, swim- in a beautiful place in natural ming pool. Designer finishes surroundings including and fully furnished. Asking lychee trees and 2,500 19 million baht ono. Contact Arabica coffee trees. Con- in Kamala with private pool. for additional information. venient location in the middle Modern Thai-Balinese style. Tel: 076-284481, 089- of Chiang Rai, just a 25- 24-hour security in a gated 4720214. Fax: 076- minute drive from airport, 35 community. Exclusive loca- 284481. Email: barry_ minutes from town, and 20 tion a few minutes from [email protected] minutes to tourist attrac- beach and center. Built in tions. Comprises 23 guests natural surroundings on flat rooms and 1 conference land with a very good hill SEA VIEW THE WHITE HOUSE BEACH FRONT, LAND IN KAMALA room. 50 rai at 39 million IN KAMALA VILLA 5.9 MILLION BAHT view. Chanote. 4 bedrooms. baht (negotiable). Contact Large, fully fitted modern owner’s representative. kitchen. All bedrooms with Email [email protected] separate bathrooms and for more details. built-in cupboards. Jacuzzi. All rooms have aircon. Free- hold or leasehold. 2 show TWIN HOUSE, homes fully furnished. 2.5 MILLION BAHT Flat land from ½ rai up to Ready now. Prices from 21 Fully furnished, Wi-Fi, 5x8m Small plots from 1 rai up to Beautiful piece of land oppo- 5½ rai. Good road & electric- million baht. Tel: 076-279- private pool and access to 100 rai with very good sea site Yacht Haven Marina. ity supply. Only 2 minutes 289, 086-2742308. Email: 20x8m shared pool. 1.99 mil- view. A few minutes from Ready to build on, road ac- from beach and center. kamalaparadise@yahoo. lion baht. Contact Martin. Tel: city center and beaches. cess, water, electricity. 7 rai Prices from 9.5 million baht com or visit: www.kamala 086-6865304. Email: martin Chanote, road, electricity & with more than 180 meters per rai. Tel: 086-2742308. paradise.com for more info. @phuketvillage.se water supply. Priced from of beach frontage. For quick Email: kim@kamalafalls. 6.5 million baht per rai. Tel: sale. Only 5.9 million baht per com PROPERTIES 086-2742308 or Email: for sale (27.5 million baht) or rai. Tel: 081-3430777. VIDEO REAL FOR SALE [email protected] for rent. The White House ESTATE SITE HOUSE, RAWAI and rent. For a more per- Villa is one of the finest tropi- Thailand’s first national for sale. 4 million baht. Living sonalized approach to your cal pool villas in Patong. Best HOUSE IN TOPLAND video property portal has room, dining room, 2 bath- property, please visit www. KARON SEAVIEW location for nightlife and tour- just been launched. Sell rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 ter- phuketproperties.com If LAND FOR SALE ing Phuket. Located high on your own property with races, carport, own water. you are a real-estate devel- the hill above the Amari Coral video or photos and down- Tel: 084-8463826. oper or owner you may list Beach Resort at the south end load your free “for sale” your properties with us. of Patong. No agents! Email: sign. Email: admin@ KATA SEAVIEW LAND Contact K. Noi or Julie. Tel: [email protected] idevelop.tv For further 1100sqm, full sea view, ac- 081-8931360, 081-719- 2903. details visit our website at cess road, electricity. Includes PATONG CONDOS, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, www.thailandproperty.tv plans for 19 apartments. 12.5 FREEHOLD fully furnished, kitchen, liv- million baht. This is the best RAWAI 3 BEDROOMS 2 freehold condos in Patong. 1 ing room. Price: 3.7 million land. Contact Tim. Tel: 087- + POOL bedroom, 54sqm each. Just baht. Tel: 081-0803414. VARIOUS 8938747. 220sqm villa, 10m pool, newly 350m to the beach. 4.6 million PROPERTIES built, big garden. For sale at 7.5 baht/unit. Under construction. in Kata-Rawai from 2.8 million million baht. Rent possible. Tel: Located between Centara LAND IN AO NANG KAMALA Will be fully furnished. Tel: 081- 4 rai in Ao Nang, Krabi. to 35 million baht. Contact SEAVIEW LAND 087-8938747. Karon Resort and Secret David. Tel: 084-0639223. Cliff Resort. 10.5 rai with 9793369. Email: phudtheera Chanote. 3.5 million baht per 6 rai with Chanote. Can be di- @phuketrealty.net rai. Tel: 084-8502499. vided. All with good sea view. CHALONG TOWNHOUSE Chanote. Very good loca- MAI KHAO LAND Road, water & electricity sup- This immaculate 2-bedroom tion for business (hotel & re- sort). Asking price: 250 mil- KOH SAMUI KRABI LAND 300 rai. Chanote, 380m to ply. Priced from 6 million baht home on an excellent estate SEAVIEW LAND beach. Urgent sale. Tel: 089- per rai. Tel: 086-2742308. is priced to sell. Tel: 085- lion baht. No agents! Tel: 10 rai, 20 minutes from Ao Hillside sea view on Koh 6474790. Email: [email protected] 7932477. 087-2709093 or email: Nang, Krabi. Chanote title. [email protected] Samui. Size: 3,200sqm, or 2 600,000 baht per rai. Tel: 084- rai. Chanote. Tel: 02-277- 8502499. HOUSE, RAWAI 1992, 083-6113020. Fax: 02-9610072. Email: phara for sale. 4 million baht. Living KHAO LAK [email protected] For further room, dining room, 2 bath- HOUSE/VILLA details, please visit www. rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 ter- 1 rai of Khao Lak land (Cha- lovesamui.com races, carport, own water. note) with house/villa for sale. Tel: 084-8463826. Top residential area close to PATONG STUDIO Bang Niang Beach. For addi- DESIRABLE HOME fully renovated and furnished tional inquiries call 081- for sale. 3 bedrooms, 2 en 1.95 million baht, freehold. 7874043 (Eng) or 081- suites, 3 bathrooms, living Tel: 089-9715664. 8825069 (Thai). Email: room, kitchen/dining, study, wolly.woerner@subaqua- laundry room, garage, ADSL VILLA IN BANG TAO khaolak.com and True TV fitted. Verandas, 10 mins to Laguna, 4 bed- klong along back, fenced gar- rooms, 4 bathrooms, swim- SEAVIEW SPA VILLA den in secure Choafa Thani es- ming pool, fully furnished. 13 Patong, large, fully furnished, tate. Price: 6.9 million baht. million baht. Tel: 081-8976998 private, pool, garden, spa, Tel: 084-8439579. Email: (English), 089-6995136 (Thai). waterfall. Tel: 089-5908233. [email protected] POOL VILLA PATONG BEACH PANORAMIC SEAVIEW BangTao, 3 bedrooms, 2 LAND FOR SALE 3.5 rai in Chalong with access bathrooms, sat TV, ADSL. 7 rai, good location. Chanote road and utilities. 9.5 million Big living room, 2 car-park- available, roadside plot. Con- baht per rai. Tel: 086-949 ing spaces. 6 million baht. tact Alex for details. Tel: 089- 6480. Email: thipsee84@ Tel: 084-8516121. Website: 7231682. Email: patongland hotmail.com www.phukethome.ws @gmail.com 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Property Gazette

Properties RAWAI POOL NEW HOUSE NICE HOUSE For Rent RESIDENCE (BANDON)

HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHALONG

800m from Heroines’ Monu- 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. 9,000 ment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- baht per month. 100m from rooms, fully furnished, nice Rawai Temple. Tel: 086- garden at corner. Fully fitted 9408914. Email: p.pimada kitchen, 2 TVs with cable @gmail.com TV installed, 3 aircons, tele- 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living phone line with ADSL. HOUSE RENT THE WHITE HOUSE room, dining room, laundry Sales & rent near Laguna, 2 21,000 baht/month for 2- OR SALE VILLA room, fully furnished, aircon NICE AND COZY bedrooms, fully furnished, year contract or 23,000 in every room, with car park, HOUSE FOR RENT just bring your bag. 23,000 baht/month for 1-year con- swimming pool (shared), baht/month, 1-year contract. tract. Tel: 081-8512280. tropical garden. High-speed Tel: 089-8742960. Email: Email: dennis.mo@hot Internet and True TV in- [email protected] mail.com cluded. 25,000 baht per month, minimum 6 months. BEAUTIFUL Tel: 081-0021364. Email: DETACHED HOUSE FOR RENT, RAWAI Phanason Kathu, furnished. [email protected] For Well maintained, fully furnished, Single house, 2 bedrooms. further details, please see all services, parking, tropical Ready to move in to. Tel: Furnished and excellent lo- our website at www. garden, quiet. 15,000 baht per 089-6628733. cation, 5 mins from both chalongparadise.com month. Tel: 081-9795755. Rawai & Nai Harn beaches. Email: info@sawasdeephuket 162sqm. 2 bedrooms with property.com THAI-STYLE HOUSE AMAZING SEA private bathrooms. 1 guest for rent or sale (27.5 million VIEWS toilet. 3 aircons. Large living- BEACH FRONT, baht). The White House Villa Perfect condition, near the dining room. Telephone line 2-bedroom house, aircon, is one of the finest tropical sea with spectacular views. 3 with ADSL. Free water sup- CHALONG cable TV, Internet. Short- pool villas in Patong. Best lo- bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large ply and garbage service. 4- and 2-bedroom, furnished houses. Bay veiws, swimming term rent: 18,000 baht per cation for nightlife and tour- dining and living rooms, maid, Please contact K. Nui. Tel: month. Tel: 081-0912905. ing Phuket. Located high on garage, enchanting gardens 087-3830936. pools. 10,000 and 23,000 baht and pool situated in affluent per month. Tel: 089-4706104. the hill above the Amari cape Yamu, enjoying full pri- for rent. Fully furnished, 2 Coral Beach Resort at the POOL VILLA OFFICE: 12,000 BAHT south end of Patong. No vacy. 85,000 baht per month. WANT TO RENT PER MONTH bedrooms, True TV, air- No dogs. Tel: 086-2796283. IN RAWAI con, hot water, kitchen, agents! Email: png.phuket AT LAGUNA 40sqm on 1st floor. Separate 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private terrace with sea @gmail.com Allamanda apartment or reason- toilet, Phuket city. Tel: 081- aircon, ADSL. 28,000 baht view, on the hill opposite NEW TOWNHOUSE ably-priced Laguna townhouse 3317693. Email: chayath@ per month. Tel: 076- Safari Pub, Tropical gar- for rent near British Interna- wanted for long-term rent. Tel: gmail.com HOUSE IN 288047,081-8941660. den. 40,000 baht/month. tional School. 3 bedrooms, fully 086-9920777. Email: jbettles PHANG NGA Email: [email protected] 1-year contract. Tel: furnished. 20,000 baht per @emtex.com for rent. A traditional Thai- 089-8742960. Email: month. Tel: 081-9241447. CONTEMPORARY house situated near Phang APARTMENT [email protected] SEA-VIEW HOUSE VILLA Nga Town. It has a very beau- KATA BEACH tiful view, natural surround- SURIN APARTMENTS Fully furnished, aircon, ADSL, 4 bedrooms with terraces, 6 Fully furnished, cable TV, bathrooms (master with double ings, on the way to Sa Nang Beautiful 3-bedroom and 1- quiet & secure, Chalong bay. BOAT LAGOON VILLA Internet. Nice. Tel: 086- Jacuzzi), 4m x 12m pool with Manora Forest Park. 2 bed- bedroom apartments 100m 20,000 baht/month. Tel: 081- Luxury villa: 4 bedrooms, 5 5958512, 081-9704638. Jacuzzi, living room, dining rooms. Monthly rent: 20,000 from the beach available for 6064279. bathrooms, 300sqm, pool. Email: nalumana2000@ room, Western kitchen, maid's baht. Includes water and elec- short- (3 months) and long- 85,000 baht/month long yahoo.com room, solar hot water, sala, tricity. Please contact K. Poo. term lease. Please email term, Wi-Fi & cable TV. Tel: TOWNHOUSE AT built-in BBQ, parking for 3 cars, Email: [email protected] [email protected] 081-8915546. Email: rolf@ NANAI, PATONG FOR LONG-TERM electric gate and nice tropical andamanproperty.com Delux townhouse, all ser- RENT garden. Set on a 1,606sqm 2-BEDROOM B.L. APARTMENT vices. Minimum rental of 6 Furnished duplex unit next to land plot with over 400sqm of CONDO, RAWAI COTTAGE New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 months. 20,000 baht/month. lagoon at Allamanda, Phuket living area. Tel: 081-9707019. for rent, aircon, cable TV, Fully furnished, near Kathu Laguna, Cherng Talay. 3 bed- bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, Tel: 081-2705374. Email: Email: [email protected] DVD, kitchenette, hot water. waterski park. 10,000 baht per cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, rooms, guest bedroom, bath- [email protected] For Tel: 089-6483711. Email: month, minimum 6 months’ garden, car park. 8,000 baht further details, please see our room, living room and kitchen. phuketcomfortcondos@ deposit required. Available in Call Leo. Tel: 086-0008585. KAMALA per month. Tel: 081-6923163. website atwww.orcella.com hotmail.com July. Tel: 076-202193, 087- BEACHFRONT VILLAS 8934830. Fully furnished to a high stan- LUXURY 2-BEDROOM, dard. Western kitchen. 3 bed- PATONG GOLDEN rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge and EN-SUITE BUNGALOW in private 4-house estate in Ka- TRIANGLE dining areas. Large balcony over- Rare opportunity. A chance to looking swimming pool and land- mala. Teak furnishings, ADSL/ satellite, plasma TV, DVD, pri- stake a claim on Patong’s scaped garden. Stunning sea Golden Triangle. A prime retail views, only meters from the vate swimming pool, mainte- nance and cleaning included. rental unit is coming onto the beach. Privately gated, parking market in July. Located on Soi and storage. True TV and Long term rent: 35,000 baht/ month. Tel: 086-9437598. Bangla and next to Thawee- ADSL. Includes daily cleaning wong (beach) road, this unit of- and washing, pool & gardening fers in excess of 120sqm of service. Monthly rental:75, 000 KATHU GOLF-VIEW VILLA prime retail space. Lease terms baht. Contact Khun Suchada. negotiable for the right client. Tel: 084-8436837. Email: for rent. 4 bedrooms, 5 bath- rooms, big pool, 4km to BIS, Contact Thira Chanphum. Email: suchada_ [email protected] pla.tuna @yahoo.co.uk www.phuket-island-homes .com lake, hill and valley view. Quiet, on top of private hill, furnished, Wi-Fi, True TV, THE GREENHOUSE BOAT LAGOON Long term: 65,000 baht per BUNGALOWS TOWNHOUSE month. Tel: 087-2698492. Chalong. New 2-bedroom 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bungalows. Fully furnished, roof terrace, very high stan- KHAO KHAD HOUSE cool, quiet, close to all facili- dards, 55,000 baht/month, Furnished, True TV, phone line, ties. 12,000 baht/month. including Wi-Fi & cable TV. nice garden.13,000 baht/ Contact K. John. Tel: 081- Tel: 081-8915546. Email: month. Email: kwanarune@ 9791976. rolf@ andamanproperty.com hotmail.com June 28 - July 4, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Property Gazette

Property NICE HOUSE Accommodation Household Wanted Contact us if you want to Available Items buy a house or land. Tel: 083-1036578. Website: PATONG CONDO www.oriental-real ROOM FOR RENT LARGE FISH TANK WANTED estate.com 40sqm, cable TV, aircon, COFFEE TABLE Foreigner looking to buy condo 100m to Patong beach, 1 Dark brown with 3 sides of freehold. 2-room unit in any year: 240,000 baht. Tel: 089- glass. Glass top with wood condition, 1 bedroom, central VILLA 2872656. trim. Comes with pumps and location, near beach. Email: MANAGEMENT filter. Will set it up. 20,000 [email protected] by self-employed person. I KATA APARTMENT baht ono. Tel: 086-9548729. have 7 years’ experience for rent. Fully furnished, steam Email: [email protected] sauna, swiming pool, gym, LAND WANTED IN with real estate and property management in Australia. restaurant, elevator, parking. FREEDOM CHALONG AREA Close to the beach. 25,000 THE LOFTS, BIG SALE DUE TO Have worked with hotel APARTMENTS RELOCATION Approx 600sqm or 160sq management in Phu ket re- baht per month. Tel: 087- on Soi Khuanyang. Fully fur- SURIN BEACH All items are 12 months wah wanted in Chalong or sort for 3 years. Can provide 8938747. nished, aircon, cable TV. 7,500 old, hardly used, in excellent Rawai area. Price nego- high-quality service and villa baht/month. Contact for more KAMALA condition, one female tiable. Contact Mr Roy. Tel: management at fair prices. details Tel: 084-8450541, 081- HOMES FOR RENT owner, nearest offers will 081-1876940. Email: bath Can carry out professional 8914561. Private 2- and 3-bedroom, 2- be accepted. Siemens wash- [email protected] duties set out in the manage- bathroom bungalows, built to ing machine: 15,000 baht. ment agreement, including KATA BEACH international standards, Cream sofa: 18,000 baht. housekeeping & mainte- Best low-season offer. Rooms LONG-TERM RENTAL within walking distance to Pine table, 130cm x 76cm nance of property. Can orga- from 400 baht, free Wi-Fi on 1- and 2-bedroom loft-style wanted for family. Location: shops and the beach. Satellite and 4 chairs: 3,000 baht. nize flight tickets and activi- computers or guests’ laptops. apartments. Ultra-modern Patong, Kata or Karon. Tel: 084- TV, aircon, ADSL, phone. No Tefal worktop cooker: ties as well as other requests. www.southernfriedrice.com design, open-plan living at its 8989274. pets. Tel: 076-385293, 081- 13,000 baht. Philips DVD Tel:087-1006111. Email: 15% off Phuket’s best Thai best. Sit on your balcony 8931360. Email: noi@phuket and CD stereo: 6,000 baht. [email protected] food. Tel: 081-8948446. overlooking Surin Beach. ABOUT 1 RAI investments.com Outside plastic table and 3 WITH SEA VIEW Please See comments at Within walking distance of www.hostelworld.com chairs: 800 baht. Size 4 tap WANTED POOL & PUMP restaurants, bars, taxis and BACKPACKER ATMs. All apartments fea- shoes: 2,000 baht. Zoggs at a maximum of 6 million baht. SERVICE BEHIND training goggles: 1,000 Kata, Chalong, Rawai, Nai Professional pool-cleaning ser- ture 42” flat-panel TVs and JUNGCEYLON SHANTI LODGE fully equipped Smeg kitch- baht. Philips Cucina juicer Harn. Contact with details. vices. 3 visits per week: 2,500 Sea Blue Guesthouse, 74/11 Shanti Lodge, 1/2501 and blender: 1,500 baht. Tel: 089-9728544. Email: baht for a standard pool. Pump ens. From 37,500 baht per Soi Banzaan (behind Jung- Bangrae Rd, Ao Chalong. month. Visit: www. phuket Tel: 084-8491323. Email: [email protected] and equipment service in- ceylon), offers shared air-con- Swimming pool, Wi-Fi, elec- [email protected] house with full range of home west.com for details. Spe- ditioned rooms, dorm beds at tricity included. Double cial offer: free Wi-Fi. Tel: services. Western-managed 200 baht per day, 1,000 baht room with fan: 6,500- Property company. Call Michael. Tel: 081-5372018. Email: a week, or just 3,500 baht 8,500 baht per month. [email protected] Household Services 076-281327, 081-8954480. per month. Hot shower, TV Double room with aircon: Email: [email protected] lounge and Wi-Fi. Tel: 076- 10,000-12,500 baht per Services 344405, 089-4746670. month. Room with kitchen: Email: seanthepilot@hotmail. BUNGALOW, 16,500 baht per month. NAI HARN com Tel: 076-280233, 081- 5363134. For details, visit: 1 bedroom, fully furnished, PATONG HOTEL: www.shantilodge.com hot shower, air condition- B12,000/MONTH ing, cable TV, CDMA Net. Large, serviced mini-suite. 5 Short- or long-term: 7,500 mins to beach, 3 mins to Soi ROOMS IN PATONG baht per month. Tel: 081- Bangla. All amenities: aircon, Aircon, cable TV, ceiling fan, 6913029, 089-7286242. free Internet, Wi-Fi. 2 left for fridge, Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar Email: kris_ silanachai@ a limited time. Tel: 076-602- & pool. Daily rate: 500 baht, yahoo.com 191. Email: garyteets@ monthly rate: 7,000 baht. Call yahoo.com For details visit: Andy. Tel: 087-2825086. www.lawanresidence.com Accommodation LAKE-VIEW APARTMENT Wanted Classified Advertisements HIGH-STANDARD Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. HOUSE Then hand it to any of our agents. Fully furnished one-bedroom flat or small house in central area. Call with details. Tel: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) 081-2737326. Rooms and houses for rent in |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Kathu (nice view). Standard rooms and studio rooms, fur- Building nished, complete with aircon, Products |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| CCTV, motorbike parking & Services and car parking. House: 2 PHUKET HOME bedrooms, kitchen, living MAINTENANCE |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| room, 3 aircons, bathroom Construction, renovation, with bathtub and shower. POOL SALT electricians, plumbers, car- Has a lake view from deck. CHLORINATOR penters, painters, tilers, gar- Quiet, clean, natural sur- Self cleaning, electronic, 2- deners, keycard setting, sand |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| roundings. 28/69 Moo 2, year warranty. New – still in wash and gutter. Call K. Rin Wichit Songkhram Rd, the box. 25,000 baht. For at 084-1935124. Kathu. Tel: 076-202585, more info call 084-1368154 MOVING SERVICES 089-1968449. Fax: 076- or 086-6845368. Email: Leaving Phuket? Heading north? |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 202911. Email: lakeview info@hite mp.co.za Visit: Loading, unloading. Fair rates. apartment_phuket.com www.hitemp.co.za Tel: 081-7761490. Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Boats & Marine

33-FOOT WOODEN FIBERGLASS BOATS FOR SALE HULL SPEEDBOAT 1 sailing boat: 52ft. 1 local perfect condition, 1.5 years for sale. Thai registered, 11- wood hull. 1 sportfisher ready old, 2 engines, Yamaha V6, meter fiberglass hull, perfect to go. Tel: 081-7195766. 200HP, 250 hours, 900,000 condition, 3 years old, 2 en- Email: [email protected] baht. Contact Jano. Tel: 083- gines: Yamaha V6 200HP. 5905464. 990,000 baht. Contact Kay. 3-METER RUBBER Tel: 081-8955628. Email: DINGY [email protected] Heavy duty, good condition. LIVEABOARD Mecury 5HP, one year old with 22m/6m, 7 cabins, 3 toilets, 3 SPEEDBOAT WANTED tank, anchor, oars. 60,000 baht showers, 330 hp HINO, 33ft+ speedboat required. ono. Tel: 081-3970364. 20kW generator. Make an Please send photo with details offer! Tel: 081-7874690. of age, specs and engine running POWER CATAMARAN hours, etc. Up to 1 million baht. Price: 3.9 million baht. LOA 19m, BEAM 7m. 4 cabins, 2 MUSTANG 2800 Tel: 084-8463816. Email: [email protected] with toilet and shower, 1 sepa- SPORT CRUISER rate head, 1 separate shower, STILETTO 27 SPORT saloon, galley, flight bridge, 2 CATAMARAN crew berths. 80% finished. Tel: 089-5871862. Email: Boat is in Pattaya. Tel: 02- [email protected] 3308592, 081-3061150. Info at Typhoon Sails website: Fax: 02-3308593. Email: www.typhoonsails.com/ [email protected] stiletto.html 2005 Mustang 30ft Sport TRIMARAN Cruiser Series II, 5.0 MPI, V8 BUSINESS FOR SALE for sale: 51-foot, 8-berth sail- MerCruiser 260hp Bravo III, 52-foot charter yacht, suc- boat. Thai registered and in good Speed 32kn. TV, DVD, aircon, cessfully run by couple in running order. Price: 1 million 2 cabins. 3.6 million baht. Tel: Phuket for 10 years. Price: baht. Tel: 081-8935200. Email: 086-6864170. Email: fredrik US$95,000. Call for more [email protected] [email protected] details. Tel: 081-6771641. HOBIE CATS SPEEDBOAT HULL AND JETSKI HIGH QUALITY R.I.B. 37-foot wooden hull, 2 years Hobies: 20, 17 or 16ft on trail- 795,000 baht. Call or email old, perfect condition. 275,000 ers. Jetski, Seadoo 130hp, 78 for details. Tel: 076-521133, baht. Contact Nicolas (Tel: hours of use, on trailer. Inflat- 087-8945643. Email: lord 081-7286188) or Kat (Tel: able, RIB, Gemini, 3.1 meters, [email protected] 084-7463032). Email: nicolas Hyperlon, as new. Tel: 086- [email protected] 2697138. June 28 - July 4, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Island Job Mart

ENGLISH TEACHER PROPERTY CARE NURSERY An English teacher is required to SERVICES ASSISTANT SPEECH, LANGUAGE AJAX PHP MASSAGE teach my 12 staff basic English Electronic Security Sales Ex- Female Thai national required THERAPIST PROGRAMMERS THERAPIST on a full-time basis. Salary and ecutive required. Thai nation- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm. Enthu- Freelancers welcome for Regular one-on-one sessions A female massage therapist hours negotiable. Please email als, degree in a related field, siasm and a love of children large Internet project. Please required with a 4/5-year-old is required to work in a luxuri- me with your contact details. 2 or more years’ sales expe- needed. 7,000 baht/month. 4 English child with delayed contact for more details at ous spa in Abu Dhabi/UAE. Tel: +61-418-997446. Email: rience. Please contact for weeks paid holiday per year + Tel: 084-6644050. Email: speech development. Special- Must be certified, speak good [email protected] more information. Tel: 076- Thai national holidays. Con- [email protected] ist experience essential. English and have at least 5 376557, 081-9586879. tact for interview. Tel: 089- Email: mark_higson@hot years’ experience. Please SHARP & SMART Fax: 076-376560. Email: 9711813. Email: info@abc mail.com ENGLISH-SPEAKING contact for more info. Tel: 02- 50m motor yacht looking for [email protected] nurseryphuket.com MASSAGE AND SPA lady for morning and after- 4437375, 050-446-4426. full crew, career-minded people. We are looking for a manager, noon help. Must have own car Fax : 02-6655764. Email: Excellent salary, will train. All RECEPTIONIST SECRETARY TO GM cashier and massage lady. or motorbike. Please contact [email protected] nationalities may apply. for beautiful small guesthouse Need female English native Must be service minded. Call for more info. Tel: 086-745- For further details, please visit Tel:076-2282468,085- in Karon. Tel: 086-2718254. speaker to serve as secretary K. Pui for more information. 8832. Email: gregmackay67 our website: www. footprint- 2748626. Send resume & Email: ninapartments@ to GM of Pornthip Seastore. Tel: 085-7859239. @hotmail.com spa.com photo to [email protected] hotmail.com Email: [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS June 28 - July 4, 2008 Island Job Mart

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RECEPTIONIST ASIA PACIFIC FEMALE NURSERY ECC requires teachers to Financial Controller/Head Tel: 076-288908. Email: WANTED SOLUTIONS TEACHER work in local government Accountant needed to man- [email protected] Requirements: We are currently seeking required. Must be a native schools and kindergartens. age the accounts depart- - Diploma or bachelor’s de- people for the following po- English speaker. Tel: 076- Must be TEFL qualified. Email: ment of a Krabi-based prop- gree in any related field sitions: 282232, 084-3088110. [email protected] erty-development com- THE YAMU HOTEL Email: [email protected] - Minimum 1 year of experi- - Accountant pany. Applicants must have The Yamu Hotel, scheduled qualifications and experi- ence. We also welcome -Customer Service Repre- to open in early 2009, will new graduates. sentatives SEEKING LIVE-IN ence for this senior position. feature 65 villas, 67 deluxe - Knowledge of Microsoft Of- FOREIGN FAMILY MAID The successful candidate rooms, 2 duplex suites with -Telemarketers (must fice, Excel and email corre- LOOKING Seeking long-term maid in will work directly with the private pools, a spa, imagina- speak English) spondence. for 1 maid and 1 babysitter private luxury house (Thai & owner and must report in En- tive restaurants, wine cellar, - Graphic Designer (must be glish. Contact for more infor- - Good written and spoken En- proficient using Flash) (live in) in Chalong area. Must farang) in Kamala. Duties: private kitchen, cigar room, have experience and good cleaning, laundry, grocery mation at Tel: 081-968- chocolate room, a 100m glish communication skills. All applicants should be English. Tel: 081-9872821 shopping and cooking. We 3140. Email your CV to: swimming pool and a bou- - Pleasant personality, ser- Thai nationals under 30 or 089-4744083. offer: 10,000 baht for 1st & [email protected] tique, is currently looking for vice minded with excellent years of age. 2nd month, then 12,500 for a dedicated professional to interpersonal skills. Student applications good work. For female aged EXPERIENCED SALES fill the position of Club Butler: Interested candidates are re- considered. 25-38, with hotel experi- quested to submit their appli- lady for real estate work at MAID REQUIRED • Female or male Please send your CV includ- ence and fluent English. Tel: cations together with a re- our Kata office. Good English FOR DUBAI • Thai national ing your expected salary to 086-1727974. Email: surat. sume of career to date, essential, good salary, good French couple living in Dubai • 25 to 30 years old [email protected] [email protected] present salary, expected sal- commission. Contact David. require 2 ladies for house- • Minimum 1-year experi- ary, references and a recent Tel: 084-0639223. Email: keeping, cooking, massage. ence in similar position photo to the address shown [email protected] Ticket + visa + accommo- SALES REPS CUSTOMER dation + 15,000 baht per • Fluent spoken English below. REQUIRED EXPERIENCED COOK SERVICE person. Interview with Ms • Outgoing & friendly per- PK International sonality to work in Patong. No ex- needed for international bis- New Internet company is Sophie, Impiana hotel lobby, Law Office Co Ltd perience or degrees nec- tro in Kata. Good English es- looking for female Thai na- July 2 at 6 pm or July 3 at Tel: 076-360846, Fax: 18/9, 17 Moo 8, Chao Fa essary. Full training and sential. Accommodation may tional with good English and 11am. Tel: +971-4-360- 076-360849. Email: zai@ East Rd, Chalong, Muang, work permits given. Help be available. Contact David computer skills, outgoing 5360, 971-50-7701544. theyamu.com For further Phuket 83130. Tel: 076- obtaining work visa given. for more information. Tel: personality. New office in Fax: +971-4-4200556. details, please see our 384014, 076-381055. Fax: For more information, call 084-0639223. Email: Patong. Tel: 086-2706370. Email: sophie@version- website at http://ghmhotels. 076-381252. Email: rung@ Alex. Tel: 085-4998656. [email protected] Email: [email protected] francaise.com com pk-phuket-law.com Looking for a job? Looking for a better quality candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.phuketgazette.net! June 28 - July 4, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

AIR CONDITIONER AQUA ONE FISH TANK WATER DISPENSER RED CORRECTION COFFEE SHOP/ Articles We have a 13,000 BTU Sap- Rounded perspex, filter, built-in For both cold and warm wa- FILTER ICE CREAM / INT For Sale phire air conditioner for sale. lights+pump, 75L. 4,500 baht. ter. Sale includes 2 x 5-gallon Sea & Sea 4-inch (10cm) red Price reduced for quick sale. About 3-4 years old, serviced Please contact for more infor- bottles. 1,000 baht. Tel: 076- correction filter in good condi- A real bargain opportunity ex- annually. 10,000 baht. Come mation. Tel: 084-4405438. 323459, 089-7291113. tion. Free for someone who ists for you: a 2-bedroom MUSIC SALE take it away. Tel: 076- Email: richard_melen@ can use it. Email: info@ house with a shop & alfresco 1,000 classical music mas- 330967, 081-892 0474. Fax: PRIVATE SALE hotmail.com warmwaterdivers.com area at the front. Rent in- terpieces in MP3 format. 076-330990. Email: John Gurios paintings, stereo, antique cludes the business and the Package: 6,000 baht. Tel: @siamdivers.com oriental carpets. Call Heyno. Tel: 2-LEVEL TRAILER living accommodation, all just 076-200148. 080-1453483. Email: heino Legal, registered with lights. FORMING ARTISTS’ recently renovated. Price: NINTENDO Wii [email protected] Suitable for 2-3 small boats/ COMMUNITY 1.6 million baht, including fur- PANASONIC LCD Wii console with sports pack dinghies, karts, etc. 35,000 International artist living in niture & all business equip- projector. Watch DVDs/foot- for sale – like new – only 2 BINOCULAR- baht. Tel: 081-3970905. Phuket wishing to organize ment. Monthly rent only ball on 100-inch white wall months old and in original pack- STABILIZED-14X40 Email: phil@asiawebworks. local artists and people in- 13,000 baht, with a renew- with 2m screen. 35,000 baht. aging. Asking US$500. 3 ex- Fujinon Techno-Stabi image- com terested in art to share able 3-year lease. Located in Call Ian. Tel: 086-2680042. tra remotes for 4-person play stabilizing binoculars. Water- work and ideas to better Patong. Tel: 076-342338, for $150. Great family fun. proof. Come with yellow Peli- the community and each 084-6976840. Fax: 076- SELLING ALL Email: [email protected]. can case. Rarely used. 25,000 Bulletins of us individually. Tel: 076- 342338. Email: terryball CONTENTS co.th baht. Please contact for more 381937, 087-0716063. [email protected] of a nightclub/disco and furni- information. Tel: 081-397- Fax: 076-381937. Email: ture for 4 bedrooms. Sofas, HP 312 SAT NAV 0905. Email: phil@asiaweb [email protected] RESTAURANT KATA tables, coolers, aircons, wa- Complete with car kit. Only 1 works.com Well-established restaurant ter pumps, sound and lighting month old. In box and com- ready for take-over. Tel: 086- equipment, visual effects plete. Unwanted gift. New: SAMSUNG LCD TV Business 1203660. systems from the best fac- 15,000 baht; will sell for 32-inch screen, about 1 year Opportunities tory. Everything is new. Used 10,000 ono. Tel: 085-789- old. 17,000 baht. Call or email GUESTHOUSE only 6 months. Contact Paul. 5092. Email: davestacey for more info. Tel: 089-972- PATONG Tel: 084-6455971. Email: [email protected] 8544. Email: av58phuket@ BANGLA BAR 26 rooms, bar, restaurant, [email protected] yahoo.com Popular Black Pearl bar now kitchen and elevator. Best lo- PRO DJ SETUP for sale. Located in soi beside cation, 11-year lease. Quick YAMAHA PIANO 2x Vestax turntables, Pioneer Tiger discotheque. Tel: 086- take over, must go back to Baby grand, black, 3 years DJM 600 mixer, 2x Behringer SONY-ERICSSON 2785265. Email for website Europe, Money needs. 6.4 old. Tel: 089-2121254. pre-amp speakers, 164 house K850I details. Email: wunchart- million baht. Tel: 081-925 records, 3xt cases, 70,000 5MP camera, UMTS, [email protected] 1730. BOSE LIFESTLYE 50 baht. Tel: 084-4405438. quad-band, email. Black/ 10+1 speakers, white, wall green, perfect condition BEAUTY SALON brackets, 6 CDs, touch- SIERRA WIRELESS (as new), warranty. Origi- Great location on Sainamyen STOP BAR FOR screen remote, complete sys- AIRCARD nal, complete with box and Rd in Patong. 200,000 baht RENT/SALE tem. 65,000 baht. Tel: 084- 4,000 baht, call after 2 pm. receipt. Comes with free for 3-year lease. Tel: 086- Newly set up in Soi Sea 4405438. Comes with CD software. Bluetooth headset. Fixed 9400022. Dragon. Probably the most Not for Vista; XP is OK. Tel: price: 11,500 baht. Tel: beautiful bar in Patong. KINGSIZE MATTRESS 076-296351, 081-0862772. 087-3892160. Email: - 2 units +ANTIMITE Email: thewizardofrockandroll [email protected] LIVESTOCK INVESTMENT -Top location near Soi Kingsize Carnation mattress @gmail.com Bangla SPONSOR For sale: chicken farm with anti-mite. Size: 6'6" x - 12 small rooms 5'6" (1830 x 1980 x 150 mm). MOSQUITO MAGNET MONGOOSE a needy child. The Phuket In- project, on 8 rai of land in - Top audio/video equipment Used only with cover, and only Mosquito magnet (Defender Rockodile, 21-speed, 1 month ternational Women’s Club is Ka Pong, Phang Nga. Guar- (Bose, Behringer, etc.) for 3 months. For sale because model). Complete with gas old: 7,000 baht. Cold-drink a volunteer organization rais- anteed income of 100,000 it’s too hard for me. Pick up bottle and in good working fridge, 2ftx5ft. 4,000 baht. ing funds for educational baht/month. Please con- - Running as a go-go or open in Rawai. Only 1,000 baht. order. Can deliver. Tel: 085- Compaq desktop computer: scholarships. We rely on the tact for more information. bar is possible Tel: 083-3902970. Email: 7895092. Email: davestacey 8,000 baht. Tel: 084-628- goodwill of donors and spon- Tel: 087-2781784. Email: Fully equipped. Contact for [email protected] [email protected] 8450. sors – small and large. If you [email protected] information. Tel: 084-848- would like to put something 3495 (K. Osi in German), back into the community in 089-5903968 (K. Holger which you live, contact us to GUESTHOUSE in English). Email: stop- Agents for Classified Advertising find out more about giving a FOR SALE [email protected] Pho- prize or being a sponsor. Apartments and massage tos at www.holgervolp.com PHUKET Contact Carol (Tel: 087- shop in Kata Center for sale 4178860. Email: carol. or rent. 5 bedrooms, aircon, BAKERY Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254 [email protected]) or K. Sue cable TV, kitchentte. Tel: (Tel: 087-2776948. Email: 076-333171, 085-216- & RESTAURANT Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank) [email protected]). 4953. Email: saranya1974@ for sale. Please visit www. hotmail.com bakeryforsale.info Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403 Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chao Fa East Rd

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BARS, BAR FOR SALE PATONG GOLDEN GUESTHOUSES NIGHTCLUB IN – NANAI RD TRIANGLE Bangla, Nanai. Many business KATA CENTER Bar with large kitchen and Rare opportunity. A chance to opportunities. For further de- pool table. Fully equipped and stake a claim on Patong’s tails visit our website at ready to run. Landlord is very Golden Triangle. A prime re- www.janepropertyphuket. reasonable. Monthly rent only tail rental unit is coming onto com 7,000 baht for next 2 years, the market in July. Located on after which it will be possible Bangla and next to Thawee- ELEGANT to renew contract for around wong beach road, this unit SHOPHOUSE 30,000 baht per year. Priced offers in excess of 120sqm of Bargain, 4-story shophouse to sell at 545,000 baht. Please prime retail space. Lease with chanote. There is a fully- contact Nat. Tel: 089-651- terms negotiable for the right equipped restaurant on 1st and 4279. Email: m_saundersuk client. Contact Thira Chan- 2nd floors. Fully furnished apart- @hotmail.com phum. Email: pla.tuna@ ment on 3rd and 4th floors. Value: yahoo.co.uk 6.7 million baht. Now priced at BAR FOR SALE only 5.5 million baht. Have to Bar at Otop Market for sale. THAI RESTAURANT move out. Tel: 081-8915602. KATA NIGHT BAZAAR Call Andrew at +61-414- FOR RENT 2.5 MILLION BAHT 794446. Email: 6mods@ Thai-style restaurant (house) ozemail.com.au on Kamala hill, prime location, ROOFTOP - The only nightclub in Kata- for rent. Built traditional Thai RESTAURANT Karon and Chalong area. No way with 3 separate buildings. for rent on the top floor of competition! GUEST ROOMS Wi-Fi. 130,000 baht per Sinthavee Hotel, Phuket - 3-story (mezzanine/balcony Four high-quality guest month. Tel: 076-292980, City. Convenient for a res- included), stock room, rooms in a new develop- 086-9473432. Fax: 076- taurant or bar. Also, a disco- kitchen. 292980. Email: thai_model nd ment on Koh Phi Phi. Long theque on the 2 floor (with - Disco is located in a ‘govern- lease and good returns. [email protected] license). Contact via email at ment zoning area’. Close to the center and the [email protected] - Top-brand sound, lighting, beach. Would suit existing FISH & CHIP effects and visual equip- guesthouse operation. Con- RESTAURANT & BAR ment and systems, new tact owner for details. Tel: Business for lease in Patong. BOOKS FOR SALE with 2-year warranties. 087-4613121. Email: Great returns & low costs. Many language books and - Has government licence. sgiandubh [email protected] Just 1.5 million baht. Call Simon at Andaman Business about 5,000 used books - All materials, equipment, Brokerage. Tel: 084-304- with bookshelves. Quick furniture, air conditioning and HOTEL IN PATONG 7700. sale: 350,000 baht. Please coolers are new with war- Hotel for sale in Patong. 19 contact K. Pui. Tel: 084- ranties. luxurious rooms (en suite), du- GO-GO BAR 1705552. rd - 3 floor has 4 newly-fur- plex penthouse, lift, swimming On busy soi off Soi Bangla. nished rooms with cable TV pool, sea views. Needs refur- Well established, good fix- BEAUTY SALON, and air conditioning. bishment. Total cost: 49 mil- tures and sound system, MASSAGE SPA - 2 rooms with balcony and lion baht. Call Simon at Anda- staff accommodation and 2 in Patong, opposite Cabana gardens/city view (Kata). man Business Brokerage. Tel: other upstairs rooms. Popu- hotel. 6 massage beds and - 2 rooms without balcony 084-3047700. lar dancers and a good web- chairs, massage room, spa and sea view. site. Rent for 30,000 baht a room, 2 aircons. 2-year con- Tel: 087-6899679. BARGAIN BAR month. Sale price: 1.99 mil- tract possible. 1.5 million baht, FOR SALE Email: lion baht. Contact Kevin. Tel: includes rental, non-nego- Located on Nanai Rd. League [email protected] 084-7300190. tiable. Contact Ben. Tel: 081- pool table, 6-month-old 42” 9586741. plasma TV, music system, PATONG SHOP/OFFICE DVD and large pizza oven. OPPORTUNITY HOTEL FOR SALE SPACE FOR RENT 500,000 baht. Please contact Bars, go-gos, nightclub and Located in Nakorn Sawan. On main road, opposite the for more information. Tel: huge area suitable for club or Quick money, daily income. Club Med hotel. 8m x 12m, 083-6491300. other development. Very long For details call Joe. Tel: 085- lease renewable every 3 lease available on excellent 4055333. years. Key money: 1 million terms. Starting from 750,000 baht. Rent: 18,000 baht per WANTED baht. Phone Simon at Anda- SPORT FISHING month. After 3 years, key Genuine business, must be man Business Brokerage for COMPANY money is 600,000 baht for 3 able to show 3 years’ prof- further details. Tel: 084-304- Turnkey, ready to start, years with rent at 18,000 itable operation, 3-8 million 7700. fully rigged. Tel: 081- baht. Don’t miss – big space! baht available. Contact 7195766. Email: Tel: 081-4154883. Email: Alan. Tel: 084-8426146. [email protected] [email protected] Business Products & Services

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HONDA CIVIC 2007 CHEVROLET CLASSIC BMW 2002 Saloon Cars As new, only 6 months old. 480,000 BAHT 1974 black. All original. Pickups ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 Low cost. New: 893,000 2002 Zafira 2.2 for sale. Only Driven daily. New tires. CD DAIHATSU baht, bargain at 800,000 80,000km. 480,000 baht. player. Taxed. 150,000 baht. MAZDA PICKUP 2005 baht. Has 2½ years on war- Contact K. Nee. Tel: 081- Tel: 086-9488139. APPLAUSE Light use only, CD player, ranty. Tel: 087-1612928. 8924311. 1994, 16-valve, blue book, 2WD, 6600km, VGC, West- very good condition. 75,000 ern owner. 345,000 baht. baht. Tel: 089-5902539. 1956 CHEVROLET MAZDA 323 Also looking for medium- 2-door, V8, auto, power TOYOTA COROLLA 5-door, cheap, 49,000 baht. OLD TIMER range car and Honda 125. 2003. 100,000km. Perfect HONDA JAZZ RED I- steering, power braking, Good condition, air condition- Tel: 084-3046723. DSI-04 fully restored and modern- ing, stereo and lots of new condition. Runs great. 3.0L, automatic, only one owner. 48,000km, red, automatic, ized. 600,000 baht. Tel: parts. Contact Sunny for NISSAN BIG M 086-2778461. more information. Tel: 083- Price: 510,000 baht. Con- radio/DVD player, 6-speed au- FOR SALE tact for more details. Tel: tomatic, very good condition. 2525509, 084-1841856. 8 years old, 240,000km, TOYOTA CAMRY 087-2709093. Email: anut Fully serviced. 430,000 baht. liner + Carryboy. 2 doors, [email protected] Tel: 085-7842004. Email: 2003 silver. Top condition. Price: [email protected] Black, 94,000km, 2.4-liter FORD LASER 295,000 baht. Tel: 089- engine, 800,000 baht. Tel: 1969. Green, Mini Cooper TIERRA SV 5873533. PICKUP FOR SALE 089-8733952. Email: style, good condition, drives Great condition, service his- Ford Ranger 2.5 turbo, four- [email protected] well, 50,000 baht. Tel: 089- HONDA CIVIC 2006 tory. Black. 4 years old. Call for TOYOTA HILUX door with gull door at rear. 6466871. details. Tel: 089-2167220. 1996 model, 2,500cc, 4 Tax and insurance. Only NISSAN FOR SALE doors, 216,000km, 250,000 50,000km. Lightly used. Station wagon, 1999, green, 1994 OPEL ASTRA baht. Tel: 084-7164826. 360,000 baht. Please con- new wheels. Insured until tact for more infomation. 100,000 BAHT CHEVROLET ZAFIRA Email: [email protected] August. Tel: 081-7281887. Wagon. Auto. AIG 1st-class Tel: 081-5399560. insurance. Kenwood MP3/ NISSAN NV USB audio + speakers. Good 2000 RANGER 1996 AUDI A4 AUTO 2005 MODEL 69,000km, automatic, condition. Serviced by Benz. 30,000km, auto, red, war- XL PICKUP black, best condition. Tel: Tel: 084-8771047. Email: ranty. Asking price: 285,000 Maintained, CD player, 083-1764075 (Thai), 086- [email protected] baht. Tel: 081-8937068. aircon, runs and looks great. 9535357 (Eng). 219,000 baht. Call 086- HYUNDAI EXCEL GLS 2699145 for more informa- tion. MERCEDES-BENZ 1995 sedan, 5-speed manual, 2.2 Sport. Only 40,000km. TOYOTA SPORT 2007 aircon. In good condition. All checks done regularly. CRUISER Non-smoking driver and pas- 1994 CAR FOR SALE Vito Limousine. Fully set up for 130,000 baht or nearest of- sengers. Purchased for 1.4 Mitsubishi 4-door. Aircon, hotel use. Massage chairs, DVD 1.8L, 190,000km, dual fer. Tel: 086-2777647. Email: million baht. Selling price: CD stereo. Nice car. Asking and TV. 20,000km, 2.6 million airbag, new aircon, trans- [email protected] 780,000 baht (negotiable). price: 100,000 baht. Please baht. Tel: 085-7831890. mission, brakes, radiator. Only 190,000 baht. Tel: Tel: 081-7975764. Email: call for further details. Tel: 2007 ALL-NEW [email protected] 081-3709661. 1997 HONDA CITY 081-4760380. VIOS S LIMITED Aircon, tinted windows, CD 11 months old, only 4,000km. CHEVROLET PICKUP player, 130,000km, in great November 2003 model. HONDA CITY V-TEC As-new condition. Top-of-the- 2007. New model,13,000km. condition. 245,000 baht. NISSAN SENTRA 62,400km. Diesel, auto, Top model, Sept 2004, auto, range, new S Limited model Looks and drives as new. Email for pictures. Tel: 076- 1995 model, 1,600cc, good 2WD. Price: 470,000 baht. 29,800km, insured, full ser- with all extras. Full Toyota 399,000 baht. Please contact 289412, 085-7833426. condition. 120,000 baht. Tel: 081-7283281. vice, very good condition. black leather interior. Auto- for more information. Tel: Email: [email protected] Tel: 081-5775719. Email: 435,000 baht. Tel: 076-383- matic. HiD headlights. Alloys. 084-4413633. [email protected] 280, 086-2817605. Email: Front and rear parking sensors. 1996 NISSAN NV Toyota Pearl serviced. 2-year 1998 MGF 1.8 VVC [email protected] Power steering and windows, 2005 Toyota warranty remaining. SPORTS CAR OPEL CORSA great aircon, stereo, metallic MITSUBISHI STRADA Bargain at 599,000 baht. Tel: CHEVROLET FOR SALE silver, 55,000km. 1st-class in- 4-door, aircon. 30,000km. Immaculate condition. Convert- 076-398233, 081-7197776. OPTRA LT SS Beautiful, in excellent condi- surance. Perfect condition. Manual, insured, service ible with red body and hardtop, Email: [email protected] black softtop. Cream leather 2006 model. Metallic black, tion. Blue, fully insured. 130,000 baht. Please call book. 285,000 baht ono. seats. Low mileage. 799,000 32,000km, one-year war- 180,000 baht or nearest 085-7981988 for more infor- Tel: 086-2727636. Email: baht ono. Tel: 076-578280, ranty. Just serviced, excellent TOYOTA SOLUNA offer. Tel: 087-2781583. mation. [email protected] 086-9410639. Email: andrew condition. 450,000 baht. Tel: 1.5 automatic, aircon, CD @damaskdesign.net 076-528016, 089-2262612. player. Just serviced, blue Email: [email protected] book. Tel: 084-3046723. Wheels & Motors

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YAMAHA VIRAGO 4 x 4s TOYOTA AVANZA Motorbikes Virago 400cc. 37,000km. Rentals A1 CAR RENTALS Black, 26,000km. Warranty Good condition. 11 years until May ’09. 420,000 baht, old. 50,000 baht. Tel: 087- or 150,000 down payment BMW MOTORBIKE 2827357.Email: jimdroz@ 4WD MAZDA FOR SALE PICKUP FIGHTER and take over payments. Tel: hotmail.com LONG-TERM RENT 086-1511600. Email: 650cc, good condition, 190,000 khunmallee@hot mail.com baht. Tel: 085-7845712. Mitsubishi Grandis 2004. HONDA AFRICA 4x4, automatic, 4-door. Rent YAMAHA NOUVO MX TWIN 750CC for minimum of 3 months: TOYOTA HILUX 2001 Good engine, green book. Fully insured. 12,000 to April 2006, blue w/ black mag 15,000 baht/month; rent for 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 87,000km, manual, 2.5 L Die- wheels, 19,000km, excellent 105,000 baht. Tel: 081- 6 months or more: 12,000 sel, D4D, full options, DVD 8927987. Email: chapmanrj 089-8314703. Email: condition, green book. 28,000 baht per month. Tel: 087- [email protected] player. 370,000 baht. Tel: 076- baht. Tel: 087-2700183. @hotmail.com 8858708. Email: tomas 147,000km, turbo diesel. 344725, 089-212 1254. Email: [email protected] [email protected] Carryboy locking cover, off- 2 HARLEY- RENT NISSAN road package, fully loaded. DAVIDSONS FORD 4X4 2004 YAMAHA FZ1 WINGROAD Tel: 084-4828957. MUST SELL 2008 Fatboy (105) 1,584cc. CHEAP CAR Auto, gold, first-class condition. Top of the line. Full options plus 17,000km. New paint, chain 96B copper and black with reg- FOR RENT Long-term rental only. 13,000 extras.Year 2001. Less than istration:1.2 million baht. 2004 FORD RANGER and tires. Moving, must sell. Honda City type Z auto- baht per month. Tel: 083- 130,000km. Leaving Thai- 250,000 baht. Comes with Dynasuperglide 1,450cc. Sil- matic 12,000 baht/month. 3927150. Email: wunchart- TURBO 4X4 land. 330,000 baht ono. Tel: ver, with book: 570, 000 baht. 2004 Model, 4 doors very good green book. Tel: 084-7137495. Tel: 086-7432011. Email: [email protected] 081-6930766. Email: daniel Email: [email protected] Tel: 081-6919346. Email: woon_ [email protected] condition, 57,000km, family [email protected] [email protected] car. 420,000 baht. Contact NEW BIKE FOR RENT Russ. Tel: 087-3810430. HARLEY-DAVIDSON CARS FOR RENT Suzuki step 125cc, 3,000 baht Road King 2003, in mint con- KAWASAKI VULCAN per month. Suzuki Hayate, FORD ESCAPE 3.0L 1,500CC ’98 Fortuner, Vios, Jazz. Short 2002 4WD 2005, automatic. 55,000km. dition. 860,000 baht. Tel: or long term. Tel: 086-743- 125cc, 3,500 baht per month. MITSUBISHI 4-DOOR 085-7831890. 259,000 baht. Great bike, Tel: 084-3061220. Many extras. As new. Only Low price. More details at 2011. Email: woon _bank 2.8 turbo diesel. 114,000km. 775,000 baht. Contact for www.huaiyot.com/ @hotmail.com 340,000 baht. 1st-class insur- more details. Tel: 089- kawasaki.html Tel: 086- ance. Tel: 087-9261381. HARLEY-DAVIDSON JAZZ, VIOS, 2908854. Email: verhaeghe V-ROD 8260790. Email: khj67@ CAR RENTAL Email: [email protected] [email protected] FORTUNER vildmanden.dk 10,000 to 20,000 baht per FOR RENT 1,200cc, Thailand’s most month, full insurance. Call TOYOTA HILUX 4WD beautiful anniversary model 089-4727304 for details. Special price for long-term with original chrome parts all SUZUKI STEP 125 22 months, 30,000km, Toyota MAZDA 4X4 rent. Full insurance. Call or over. 17,000km. 2 years on 2006, automatic, 125cc. maintained. 690,000 baht. Tel: DIESEL TRUCK email for details. Tel: 084- the road. 1.2 million baht. Green, 7,300km, taxed & in- 0511955, 084-1908555. 081-7197015, 089-4708926. 2006. Just like new. Only P.M.P. CAR RENTALS Tel: 086-2742308. Email: sured until June 2009. Green New cars for rent: Email: [email protected] 13,000km. 3.0L turbo diesel. [email protected] book. 27,000 baht. Tel: 084- Power steering, ABS. Price: Toyota Vios, HONDA CRV 8463887. Fax: 076-245736. 575,000 baht ono. Tel: 084- Email: [email protected] Yaris, Fortuner, CARS FOR RENT 2002 model, excellent 6644050. Email: aadams HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wish and Honda Jazz. Mitsubishi Triton 4-door, condition, many extras. Dyna lowrider, 2003, mint [email protected] SUZUKI GSX-R 2005 Tel: 083-1743880, Toyota Yaris. Fully insured, Bargain at 550,000 baht. condition, many chrome ex- special rate for long term. Tel: 081-9586512. Email: tras, reg number: 777. This 600cc, GPR exhaust, 087-2646808. ISUZU DMAX 2004, 3,700km, super condition. Tel: 081-9703136. Email: [email protected] bike is a 100 -year anniversary [email protected] MUST SEE! model, crimson red, beautiful 360,000 baht. Tel: 089- 9715664. CHEAP CARS 4 RENT Nice, dark blue, 4-door, 4x4, bike. Price: 675,000 baht ono. Toyota Yaris, Mitsubishi Triton, 3.0L turbo. 535,000 baht. Tel: 089-9711847. Email: RENT MY 4X4 TOYOTA FORTUNER YAMAHA TENERE long-term special rate, fully in- TOYOTA Tel: 086-9421969. Email: [email protected] sured. Contact for more infor- 2005 [email protected] 750 Tiger for 6 months, 60,000 3G, MT, 43000km, beige, 1995, with green book, mation. Tel: 081-9703136. baht, 1st-class insurance. full service, only one BMW R1150 GS 22,000km, good condition, Email: [email protected] Tel: 086-0760141. owner, excellent condi- MITSUBISHI ADVENTURE 150,000 baht. New tires. STRADA 4X4 tion. 790,000 baht ono. Classic bike. 2004 model. Please call 089-9715664 for FOR RENT CAR & BIKE RENTALS Mega Cab, turbo, 5-speed, Tel: 081-8953320. 31,000km. Excellent condi- futher details. Suzuki Caribian, new: 600 aircon, alloys, MP3, CD, Late model Toyota Fortuner, tion. 550,000 baht. Tel: st baht/day; 3,800 baht/week; Carryboy rack, full body perfect condition. 1 -class in- 081-9586512. Email: 12,500 baht/month. Honda D-MAX LTD 3.0L kit. Farang owned, never HONDA AFRICA surance. 25,000 baht/month, mnswilson@ gmail.com Phantom, new: 350 baht/ Turbo, 4x4, DVD, 11,000km. used for work. 90,000km, TWIN 750CC long term only. Non-smoker day; 2,000 baht/week; 7,000 Top of the range. For long- or great condition. 325,000 Good engine, green book. preferred. Tel: 089-4756748. baht/month. Contact Koi’s short-term rent. Also for sale. baht. Tel: 087-2770946. BMW F650 GS 2002 105,000 baht. Tel: 081- Fax: 076-620002. Email: Bar at Kamala Beach. Please contact for more infor- Email: [email protected] Very good condition. 230,000 8927987. Email: chapman garyguild@ hotmail.com mation. Tel: 084-4243562. baht. Tel: 085-7845712. [email protected] Tel: 086-2663836. 56 PHUKET GAZETTE June 28 - July 4, 2008

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