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‘WITH THE ECONOMY GOING THE WAY IT IS, PHUKET WILL ONLY ATTRACT MORE CRIMINALS’ – POLICE Police volunteers to combat street crime Police struggle to find the manpower to stem growing tide of crime infiltrating the island By Atchaa Khamlo

CHALONG Police are boosting public safety on the southern streets of Phuket by enlisting the help of local government officers and volunteers, including island residents and business people. Chalong Police Deputy Superintendent Lt Col Narong Laksanawimon told the Gazette that more than 20 officers from Rawai Municipality and local residents are joining police efforts in patrolling the streets, reporting any suspicious activities they see directly to officers on patrol at the time. A “neighborhood watch center” has also been set up in the Khok Tanode community in Chalong. The center, located near Ladthiwanaram Temple (Wat Tai), has 10 volunteers, supervised by police. “We will ask for more officers from Chalong Munici- pality to join the campaign,” Lt Col Narong said. “After just two weeks, it already seems as if the number of robberies in the area is decreasing. So far the center’s efforts have led to arrests in five cases,” he added. The move to enlist civilian help aims to curb rising crime in the area. One recent incident involved a couple being robbed in Soi Sammakee 2, in Rawai, on June 29 by a man wielding a machete. “The man was robbed last Friday near Lion Muay Thai by a guy and a girl who approached him on a motorbike. He thought might know them,” the Gazette was told by one local resident. “They then put a machete to his throat, slightly cutting his face, and he just gave them everything… Australian Ambassador calls on police to rid the island Continued on Page 2 of all firearms and bladed weapons. Full story on page 7 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS July 7 - 13, 2012 Court issues warrant for

Business prison guard shooter Phuket Deep Sea port expansion project By Kritsada Mueanhawong flounders. Page 12 AN ARREST warrant has been issued for the prime suspect in the shooting and subsequent three- Explore million-baht robbery of Phuket Northern exposure: prison guard Danunun Teepapan Reporting from Udon near Wat Chalong on June 27. Chalong Police Deputy Super- Thani. Pages 16-17 intendent Narong Laksanawimon presented to the press the arrest Food warrant issued by the Phuket Pro- vincial Court for 35-year-old Think Design Art dinner Narongsak “Man” Dang-ngam, for food and art lovers who is now wanted on charges alike. Page 19 of attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms. “Mr Danunun and Mr Aviation Narongsak had some conflict over What the Sukhoi crash a business they ran together. When they could not settle the issue, Mr means for Russian Narongsak [allegedly] came to aviation. Page 21 shoot Mr Danunun and then fled,” Lt Col Narong said. Police found a bullet hole in the driver’s side window and blood stains on the driver’s seat. INSET: suspect. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong At about 8:30pm, Chalong Po- Property lice received the report about the belonging to Mr Darunun. we found at the scene. Later, we ‘Mrs Fix it’ seeks to find shooting from a concerned local Mr Darunun was not at the found an abandoned black four- homes for people to resident, who explained that despite house when police arrived, as the door Isuzu pickup truck believed injuries sustained the victim had same resident who reported the to have been used in the attack,” enjoy. Page 31 driven his vehicle to a relative’s incident had taken him to Phuket Lt Col Narong explained. house a short distance away. International Hospital for treat- The truck, discovered in Tak Sports Superintendent Col Sirisak ment to his neck and shoulder. Daed Village, was then towed to Warasiri led police officers to the An examination of the vehicle Chalong Police Station to serve as The return of the multi- relative’s house in Soi Guan Yu revealed a bullet hole in the additional evidence in the case. hull regatta to Phuket Shrine in Chalong. driver’s side window and blood- Police are also investigating the waters. Page 47 At the scene, police officers stains on the driver’s seat. identity of a Burmese man who found a black Toyota pickup truck “We collected all of the evidence allegedly assisted Mr Narong. Chinese tourist drowns during Chalong turns to ‘community’ for public safety From page 1 officers available for patrols in key tourist areas from 9pm to night swim along Patong Beach “He filed a police report and a po- 4am each day (see page 3). A 19-year-old Chinese tourist Chinese national, Tianqi Li, 19, liceman told him there’s a gang Yet the extra patrol officers of- drowned on June 30 at Patong was pronounced dead on arrival operating in the area,” said the fer little respite for the Chalong Beach, on Phuket’s west coast, at Patong Hospital. resident. Police, who have the three sub- after going for a night swim with Mr Tianqi’s female friend was Chalong Police Deputy Super- districts of Chalong, Rawai and a female friend. also rushed to hospital. intendent Lt Col Narong Kata-Karon to protect and serve. Sakhon Chaithong, chief life- The Gazette has been told that Laksanawimon told the Gazette “Before [Maj Gen Chonasit’s guard at Patong Beach, told the she suffered no serious injuries. that police were aware of the in- order] we had only 12 patrol of- Gazette that the two Chinese tour- Mr Tianqi’s body remains at cident. “We know who the man ficers, but since the announcement ists were pulled from the surf near Patong Hospital pending further is. He is known in the area for we have six more… Laem Petch, at the north end of action by the authorities and in- being involved in drugs. We be- “But that means we have only Patong, at about 7:30pm. structions from the Chinese lieve he is no longer in Phuket, 18 patrol police in total to cover Foreign tourists spotted the two Embassy in Bangkok. but we are working towards his Lt Col Narong: ‘Kata-Karon needs Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata more patrol officers.’ in distress and rushed out to pull His death comes three weeks arrest,” he said. and Karon. That means only two them back to shore, he said. after American student abroad The “machete mugging” fol- James Wise to call for an island- officers in each subdistrict per “It seems they went for a night Joshua Shane, 21, drowned at lows the fatal stabbing of wide weapons ban (see page 7). shift,” explained Col Narong. swim,” Mr Sakhon said. night at nearly the same location Australian tourist Michelle Smith It also prompted Provincial “The tourist areas of Kata and “The woman was saved, but it where Mr Tianqi drowned last on June 20, which gained inter- Police Commander Chonasit Karon [where Mrs Smith was was too late for the man,” he Saturday. national media attention and Wattanavrangkul to order all po- stabbed] should have more patrol added. – Atchaa Khamlo prompted Australian Ambassador lice stations in Phuket to make officers,” he added. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Police chief calls for island-wide integrated CCTV system to increase island safety PHUKET Provincial Police Commander Phuket provincial government,” he said. is why we need more officers,” Gen Chonasit Wattanavrangkul on July 2, re- Maj Gen Chonasit said that CCTV could Chonasit explained. vealed plans to ask the central govern- alleviate the decade-old problem of not “We will not ask [the central govern- ment to fund a project that will see all having enough police officers being assigned ment] for a big budget for this project CCTV cameras across Phuket feed live to Phuket. because we will use the thousands of footage into a single server. “We will set more checkpoints and as- CCTV cameras that have already been in- Speaking at the monthly ‘Governor sign officers from the Phuket Provincial stalled in Phuket, by both government Meets the Press’ meeting at Provincial Hall, Police to join local police efforts, but the offices and private businesses,” he said. Maj Gen Chonasit said that CCTV footage number of police officers in Phuket is based Gen Chonasit did not make any refer- had provided essential information in solv- on its registered population. ence to the call by OrBorJor President ing recent criminal cases, such as the “Phuket has only three [administrative] Paiboon Upatising last month for the cen- stabbing of Australian tourist Michelle districts and the number of residents reg- tral government to provide 2 billion baht to Smith. istered as living here does not match the interconnect 10,000 CCTV cameras in “We will present our project to the actual number of people living here. That Phuket. – Chutharat Plerin Maj Gen Chonasit Wattanavrangkul

Phuket MP petitions Yingluck, Chalerm Special operations unit for more police ONE of Phuket’s two Members of Parliament is appealing for the Government to take immediate steps to shore up the island’s im- on tourist night patrol age following a highly-damning re- port by a Singapore-based website PHUKET Provincial Police Com- found that most of the crimes that brands Phuket: “The Crime mander Chonasit Wattanavrangkul committed in Phuket have been in Capital of Asia”. has ordered all police stations the areas that Chalong Police Sta- The report which includes im- across Phuket to take part in the tion is responsible for,” said the ages sourced from the Gazette, formation of a “Special Operations police chief. without permission, describes Unit” in order to boost patrols in Governor Tri stressed the im- Phuket as: “one of the worlds [sic] key tourist areas from 9pm to 4am. portance of how the many most dangerous destinations for Maj Gen Chonasit announced the negative incidents in Phuket di- foreign and local tourists and busi- news on June 28 at a meeting of rectly affect Phuket’s reputation nessmen”. the Regional Peace Keeping Coun- as a tourism destination. Phuket MP Raywat Areerob has cil, Phuket Office, headed by Phuket “This is one of the most im- sent two letters to top government Governor Tri Augkaradacha. portant issues that everyone has officials requesting that steps be “I have to admit that we do not to discuss together: how we can taken to restore the island’s posi- have enough police officers here to better improve our public safety. tive image among tourists in be able to monitor all areas closely,” We need to regain tourists’ confi- response to the web article. Maj Gen Chonasit explained. dence, as well as that of local One letter was addressed to “That is why I have asked for residents. Perhaps, we should be Prime Minister Yingluck special assistance from all police more stern in enforcing the law Shinawatra requesting govern- stations in Phuket to designate as part of our safety measures,” ment help in regaining the positive officers to help with the forma- said Governor Tri. image of tourism in Phuket. tion of a ‘Special Operations Unit’ Former Patong Police chief Col Arayapan Pukbuakao inspects officers “Phuket is a popular holiday The other letter was issued di- so we can patrol main tourist before their nightly patrols last year. Phuket’s top cop is now calling for destination and a lot of tourists rectly to Deputy Prime Minister areas, such as Kata, Karon, and all police stations to help with special operation units. Photo: Gazette file come here all year round. We can Chalerm Yubamrung, and re- Patong,” he added. assistance to tourists in need. Maj Gen Chonasit pointed out generate a lot of money for quested he help provide Phuket Maj Gen Chonasit said he had “This will help tourists feel safe that southern Phuket was suffer- Thailand through tourism alone. with an extra 600 police officers also ordered officers to co-ordinate during their visit and it will help to ing from higher crime rates than But if we let tragic incidents like to increase the safety of local resi- with local people in each area to restore their confidence in Phuket elsewhere on the island. this happen again, no one will want dents and tourists. help prevent crime and to provide as a tourism destination,” he said. “I looked at our records and to travel to Phuket,” he said. – Kritsada Mueanhawong Foiled tourist abduction comes amid police ‘media blackout’ THE Royal Thai Police have or misleading information, it ordered a “media blackout” for makes our work more difficult and Phuket, with only the local police sullies the image of our province,” superintendent authorized to he said. release information to the media, Both Thalang and Chalong the Gazette has learned. Police also declined to release News of the blackout follows information to Gazette reporters, yet another disturbing report, this citing the same policy. one of an attempted abduction of The Gazette was eventually able a female tourist in Patong at about to contact new Patong Police 4am on July 4. Superintendent Jirapat Phochana- The Gazette tried to contact phan, who confirmed that the case officer Maj Prathung attempted abduction did take place, Pholmana of the Patong Police, and that the perpetrator had been but were told that under a new arrested. policy set by Royal Thai Police “As [the woman] approached headquarters in Bangkok, only the the hotel, a man parked his vehicle superintendent was allowed to in front of the hotel and got out. release information to the media. He then tried to grab her and pull Kathu Police Deputy Superin- her into his car. She resisted him tendent Lt Col Kittipong Klaikaew and screamed for help,” he said. confirmed this, saying the new “Fortunately, a Japanese man media blackout policy was came to her rescue. He suffered recently issued due to the fact that minor injuries during the struggle, media too often publish false but I can’t confirm the exact information. nature of his wounds,” said Col “When the media publish false Jirapat. – Orawin Narabal 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS July 7 - 13, 2012 Oil spill threatens wildlife at Krabi mangrove forest Belanger KRABI authorities have launched a massive cleanup operation after THE lack of information publicly released on the a boat struck rocks and spilled a deaths of Canadian sisters Audrey and Noemi Belanger large volume of oil into the sea, on Phi Phi Island last month prompted the sisters’ resulting in extensive damage to protected mangrove forests in father, Carl Belanger, to accuse the Thai authorities Neua Khlong District. of covering up the true circumstances of their deaths. The spill was first reported at The leading investigators in the case have now 9am on the morning of June 30. How much oil was spilled is not refuted the allegation. The Phuket Gazette’s Chaiyot known, but one local in an affected Yongcharoenchai and Orawin Narabal report. area in Khlong Khanan subdistrict reported oil lining 10 kilometers of THE international media spotlight the responsibility over to one of his coastline, with an estimated 1,000 shone intensely on the deaths of deputies: Col Boontawee Toraksa. rai of mangrove forest affected. Canadian sisters Audrey and The lack of information forth- “This will affect wildlife and Noemi Belanger on Phi Phi Island coming from the Thai authorities cause a lot of trouble for the envi- last month. Their deaths, by ap- gained widespread criticism, and ronment and local residents. Authorities are struggling to clean up the oil. An expert said that using parent poisoning, were quickly resulted in the sisters’ father, Carl Government departments must do chemicals could affect wildlife. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong. branded as mysterious as local Belanger, accusing the Thai au- something to solve this problem is still oil in the mangrove forest. damage caused to the environ- authorities failed to provide the thorities of a cover-up in an immediately,” said Leb Chonlatee, I have assigned the relevant de- ment,” said Mr Surasak. media with quick, convenient and interview in the sisters’ home 49, of Laem Kruad village. partments to inspect and clean up The boat owner faces a fine up clear identification as to what province of Quebec, Canada. Krabi Governor Prasit the affected areas,” he added. to 10,000 baht if officers find that caused the deaths. Col Boontawee has refuted the Osathanon ordered local authori- Surasak Mongkolchaiyasit of the boat has been used for any In a decisive move, Krabi Gov- allegation. “The official autopsy ties to act quickly on the spill. the Marine Office in Krabi said purpose other than that stipulated ernor Prasit Osathanon named results have not been released yet. “This could endanger or even kill “The boat, Aor Somsak, is now in its registration documents. only one police officer, Krabi We are continuing to contact the animals in the mangrove forest,” in Phuket for repairs. The owner “Allowing oil to leak into the sea Provincial Police Commander Forensic Institute of Ramathibodi he said. has been identified and told to re- carries a fine of up to 60,000 baht, Jamroon Ruenrom, as the sole Hospital in Bangkok for the final “The Krabi Provincial Electric- port to this office by Thursday,” up to three years imprisonment, official authorized to publicly com- results. What we had been in- ity Authority cleaned up some of he said. or both,” Mr Surasak added. ment on the case. formed of were just the unofficial the oil floating on the sea, but there “The owner must pay for the – Kritsada Mueanhawong Yet, Maj Gen Jamroon handed results, which do not include all Police crack Kamala motorbike chop shop

The stolen motorbikes were seized from two houses. Photo: Orawin Narabal PHUKET Police arrested a mem- lock them properly or left the key ber of a motorbike theft ring in in the ignition. They also sought Kamala, seizing 15 stolen bikes out bikes left in remote areas. and other evidence valued at Once stolen, many of the bikes 900,000 baht on June 27. were stripped of parts, which were Provincial Police Commander then sold off to raise money to buy Chonasit Wattanavrangkul pre- drugs, police said. sented the suspect, 19-year-old Investigators are now working Athiwat Aunruean of Kamala, at a to return the stolen bikes – or press conference at provincial what is left of them – to their police headquarters June 28. rightful owners. They are also Kamala Police Superintendent trying to track down “Dul” and Natthapakin Kwanchaipruk and “Kee”, whose full names are not his team led the investigation after yet known. more than 20 motorbikes were “I would like to warn motor- reported stolen in Kamala over the cyclists to use the security locking past two months. system [that prevents the wheels All of the recovered motor- from spinning after the ignition key bikes, many of which had been is removed] every time you park. stripped for parts, were presented Also, try to park your motorcycle along with stolen license plates. in well-lit areas,” said Col Mr Athiwat confessed to being Natthapakin. a member of a three-member Motorbike theft victims can gang, identifying his accomplices visit Kamala Police Station (Tel: as “Dul” and “Kee”. 076-385310; 076-279085; 086- Mr Athiwat and his conspira- 690 9009) to see if their bike has tors tended to prey on less vigilant been recovered. bike owners – people who did not – Orawin Narabal July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 deaths dismantled Burglar gang targets foreigners the details,” he told the Gazette. A MEMBER of a gang of burglars “They are now conducting who target high-end homes of in-depth tests to search for any foreigners living in the Cherng possible cause of death, which will Talay area was arrested over the take a long time and I don’t know weekend and presented to the when the [full] results will be Phuket press Monday. released,” he added. The suspect, 27-year-old Col Boontawee explained that, Wittawat Maneesri, confessed to unlike most autopsies requested by police that he worked with a team police, this time they did not of three others to steal valuables request for any specific tests to from foriegners houses in Ayara be conducted, “We basically Hilltops Boutique Resort & Spa, as asked them to test for everything.” well as other resorts and villas in and around Cherng Talay Village 3. DARK HISTORY

The unexplained deaths of Couple caught in Audrey, 20, and Noemi, 26, saw questions resurface from similar meth bust deaths on Phi Phi Island in 2009. Norwegian tourist Erik A COUPLE suspected of selling Liuhagen, 48, died on April 1 drugs to teenagers were arrested after being admitted to hospital Sisters Audrey and Noemi Belanger died on Phi Phi Island last month, apparently from poisoning. Photo: Facebook by Phuket Police for possession with severe diarrhea. He had been ya bah (metamphetamine) and ya staying at Phi Phi Villa. A month TRANSPARENCY [to Bangkok] and had those that the police will use as evidence. ice (crystal metamphetamine) at later, on May 3, 26-year-old Ameri- samples examined in the lab. We “We have submitted the results their home in Thalang July 2. can tourists Ryan Kells and Jill St Col Boontawee expressed his found nothing wrong with any of of the tests that we have con- As a result, Weerasak Nilawong, Onge both became ill and were disappointment over the foreign the samples we collected,” he said. ducted. If they need anything else, 24, from Sri Soonthorn, and admitted to Krabi Hospital. The media who have reported police Dr Pasakorn was also involved they will make another request. Ketkaew Benjangnara, 28, from pair had been vomiting for some action in the Belanger case. “The in the investigation into the unex- But for now, the mission for our Muang District in Phang Nga, are time before going to the hospital. Canadian media have exaggerated plained deaths on Phi Phi in 2009. part has been completed,” he said. now in police custody. Ms St Onge died later that day. the situation. We have tried our best “We sent our team from the Mr Kells survived the illness. in order to determine the cause of Bureau of Epidemiology to collect According to police, the pair death. I can’t say much since it may samples just like we did with the were engaged to be married and affect the case,” he said. Canadian sisters’ case, but the had been staying at Laleena “We worked as quickly as we situation of those deaths were not Guesthouse, which is about 1,500 possibly could. As soon as we exactly the same as this latest meters from where Mr Liuhagen found out about the deaths, we case,” he said. had stayed. immediately sent the bodies for an “In 2009, we received a request On May 4, Norwegian Julie initial autopsy… We are not try- from Krabi Police to assist their Michelle Bergheim – who had also ing to hide anything from anyone. investigation. They said they been staying at Laleena guesthouse In this case, we are not specialists suspected that the cause of death in the room adjacent to Ryan Kells’ in all fields, such as public health may have been food poisoning. But & Ms St Onge’s room – died or environment. That is why we the test results weren’t what they after becoming mysteriously ill have so many people from other expected, and the police were with severe vomiting. She died in units involved in the case. unable to determine the cause of hospital while talking to police, a “All we can do now is to wait death,” he explained. short while after being admitted. for the result to come out, then we “When we went down to Phi Extensive tests failed to provide can continue with our investigation. Phi again this year, we also won- any conclusive evidence as to what We didn’t want any of this to hap- dered why such a similar those three tourists died of. pen. I just want everyone to know incident had happened on the “The unexplained deaths of the that the way we work is transpar- same island again… and again, Norwegian and American tourists ent,” Col Boontawee concluded. the results from tests in this lat- in 2009 were good case studies est incident have revealed no for us. [In the Belanger case] We THE EXPERTS connection with public health followed the exact same procedure aspects to deaths of the two that we conducted in 2009,” Col Dr Pasakorn Akarasewi, Direc- Canadian sisters,” he added. Boontawee said. tor of the Bureau of Epidemiology Dr Passakorn noted that the He also dismissed rumors that at the Ministry of Public Health’s four deaths at the now-demolished no autopsies were conducted in Department of Disease Control, Downtown Inn in Chiang Mai also the 2009 deaths. “We have autop- heads the team called in by police faltered on the public health front. sies conducted in every single case to assist in the investigation. “We believe the deaths may have of an unexplained death,” he said. “We went to inspect the area been from the same cause, but we “In the Belanger case, we col- as per the request from the Krabi were unable to determine what the lected body tissue, stool samples Police. The Krabi Police said they cause was,” he said. and vomit samples and submitted had experts for dealing with drug As for the Belanger case, he them to the Institute of Forensic cases and murder investigations, said, “The autopsy results from Medicine at the Police General but they had no specialists in pub- Forensic Institute of Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok. lic health. That’s why we went Hospital will be the main report “But then the Canadian embassy down there – to offer some help,” and [senior] police [officers in he told the Gazette. Bangkok] requested us to have the “We cannot tell the police the autopsies conducted by the Fo- actual cause of death, but we can rensic Institute at Ramathibodi provide evidence for them to con- Hospital in Bangkok, since they sider in the investigation,” he said. have specialists who are able to The public health aspect of conduct tests that cannot be done the investigation focuses on at any other hospital,” he explained. possible food poisoning, con- “I can’t reveal what specific tests taminated water or any disease they [the Canadian officials] re- that may have spread on Phi Phi, quested, but I can tell you that the Dr Pasakorn explained autopsy being conducted is to look “After collecting samples of at every single detail,” he added. nearly everything, we came back 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS July 7 - 13, 2012

Drug suspect Call to end tuk-tuk violence caught after By Atchaa Khamlo year on the run

NEW Patong Police Superinten- A MAN wanted in connection dent Jirapat Phochanaphan will with a police bust involving 9,600 soon hold a meeting with all taxi ya bah (methamphetamine) pills and jet-ski operators in Patong in last year was arrested on the an attempt to resolve the problems evening of June 29 while walking arising from their “interactions” along Wiset Road in Rawai. with tourists. The warrant for Kriangkrai Col Jirapat took over on June “Fad” Mahasod, 24, was issued 15 from Col Sermphan Sirikong, by the Phuket Provincial Court on who served just two months as September 19 last year. police chief of Phuket’s premier It followed a spate of arrests in resort town. Phuket which led to drugs with a Patong Police Deputy Superin- street value of more than five mil- tendent Kittipong Klaikaew broke lion baht being seized. the news this week, after a tuk- Mr Kriangkrai’s associate, 19- tuk driver was fined 3,000 baht year-old Thawatchai “Em” and received a three-month sus- Jokkaew, was arrested during a pended sentence for striking an raid on a house in Rawai in which Egyptian tourist in the face – twice. the ya bah pills were recovered. Col Kittipong identified the The court issued the warrant driver as 40-year-old Sirapob pending charges being brought Ngamriab. against Mr Kriangkrai for posses- Patong Police were notified of sion of ya bah with intent to sell the assault, in front of the and possession of an improvised Jungceylon shopping complex on firearm. Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road, at about Col Kittipong: Sometimes these stories damage tourism. The media should exercise discretion in running them because they can be a real double-edged sword. Photo: Gazette file Mr Kriangkrai spent a year hid- 8pm on June 26. ing in his home province of Krabi, According to the police report, But noticing that more than 10 pay him compensation. “We often have meetings with but returned to Phuket about two when officers arrived they found people had piled in, Mr Sirapob The Egyptian accepted the taxi operators to ask them to months ago to work on a boat. 35-year-old Egyptian Ahmed Taha raised the fare to 400 baht, apology, but refused any exercise self-control. Some of At the time of the arrest, Taha sitting on the busy road, ob- according to the official report. compensation. He also said he did them are not very well-educated; Chalong police found two grams structing traffic. He refused to An argument ensued, in which not want to press any charges they do not quite understand that of ya ice (crystal methamphet- seek medical treatment until he Mr Sirapob lost his temper and against Mr Sirapob, Col Kittipong when they harm tourists, they will amine) on his person. had a chance to give his account struck the Egyptian in the face told the Gazette. have to suffer the consequences, – Kritsada Mueanhawong of what happened to police twice before fleeing on foot, read However, as assault against a or that it will damage the tourism through a translator. the report. tourist is a non- industry that sustains them. Police eventually convinced Mr Sirapob came compoundable “However, now they have a him to move to the sidewalk. Af- to the police station offense under the better grasp of the fact that if they ter telling police that he had been at about 11:30pm Thai Criminal Code, do bad things, such as assaulting struck in the left eyebrow by a tuk- that night to give his it cannot be tourists, they are ‘smashing their tuk driver, he was escorted by version of events. privately resolved own rice bowl’,” he said. officers to Patong Hospital, where He told police between the parties Col Kittipong said that, in his doctors closed the wound with that Mr Taha Taha concerned. experience, tourists were more eight stitches. refused to pay him Mr Sirapob was often than not the instigators of From there he was taken to 400 baht, berated thus charged with conflicts with tuk-tuk and taxi Patong Police Station to file a re- him and approached assault, whereupon drivers. port of the incident. him in an aggressive he confessed and “They are usually drunk and Before the assault, Mr Taha manner. Mr Sirapob Patong Police Deputy was sentenced by quick to lose their temper, often Superintendent Lt Col Taha hailed a tuk-tuk to take him confessed to losing Kittipong Klaikaew. Photo: Phuket Provincial pounding on tuk-tuks or shaking and his family back to their ac- his temper and Gazette file Court to three them, but I also accept that commodation at the Centra Ashlee striking Mr Taha months in prison, sometimes taxi drivers overreact Patong Hotel, a distance of about Taha before quickly running away suspended for two years, and a and assault tourists,” he said. one kilometer. to avoid retribution from the 3,000-baht fine. “I would like taxi drivers and When asked how many people tourist’s family. Col Kittipong urged tuk-tuk and jet-ski operators to be good would be travelling, he told the While at Patong Police Station, taxi drivers to be patient and to hosts… Calling in police to help After almost a year on the run, Mr driver “six”; they then agreed on Mr Sirapob apologized to Mr Taha exercise restraint when conflicts resolve disputes amicably is the Kriangkrai was caught back in a fare of 300 baht. Taha and his family, offering to with tourists arise. best solution,” he said. Phuket. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong Seven injured as fishing boat explodes SEVEN people were rushed to leaky gas hose that fuelled the ex- hospital after an explosion aboard plosion, said police. a fishing boat queued up to take The blast damaged the engine on ice at Por Pichai Company room and holed the hull, causing wharf in Rassada on July 1. the boat to list and partially sink Police were notified of the ex- into the shallow water. plosion at 8:10am and attended the The Sathaporn 7 was salvaged, scene along with Kusoldharm but the owner estimates repairs Foundation rescue workers. will cost 2 million baht. At the scene, rescue workers Norraset Roay-utara, 39, who found the Sathaporn 7 half sunk owns the Sor Chock Anada, which and seven men injured. helped salvage the Sathaporn 7, The captain, Prawai Tongmee, said, “It took us a while to sal- 52, and a man identified as “Mr The ‘Sor Chock Anada’ attempting vage the boat, since it is big. We to salvage the ‘Sathaporn 7’. Photo: Nikorn”, 37, suffered severe Kritsada Mueanhawong just tied buoys to the boat and let burns. Five Burmese crewmen them float it to the surface. were also injured in the blast. Marketing Organization wharf the “Then, we patched the hole and All seven were rushed to previous day, it queued up to take dragged it back to the wharf to be Vachira Phuket Hospital. on ice at the Por Pichai wharf for repaired,” he told the Gazette. From their initial investigation, its scheduled departure. Police are continuing to inves- police believe that after the While waiting in the queue, a tigate the case to determine the Sathaporn 7 finished unloading its crew member turned on the gas exact cause of the explosion. haul of fish at the nearby Fish cooker, which might have had a – Kritsada Mueanhawong July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 No more weapons in paradise Australian Ambassador calls on all police to rid the island of all firearms and knives

By Atchaa Khamlo found, but also impound the tuk-tuks. He pointed out that ever since his installment as AUSTRALIAN Ambassador to Thailand James Wise Ambassador to Thailand in 2010, the authorities in on June 29 called for police to launch an island- Phuket have been calling for stronger support from wide crackdown on weapons, including those car- the central government in Bangkok. ried by tuk-tuk drivers. He explained that he and other ambassadors had Speaking after a high-level meeting at Phuket Pro- met with senior officials in Bangkok several months vincial Hall, Amb Wise said the recent fatal stabbing ago to discuss such issues and that another meeting of Australian tourist Michelle Smith had put a spot- was scheduled for July 11. light on public safety in Phuket. “At that meeting we will also be drawing to the “There has been massive media coverage of this central government’s attention our concerns, but also in Australia and it will have an effect on some people conveying to the central government the very strong who would otherwise have come to Phuket – that is wish of the authorities here in Phuket for strong sup- only human nature,” he said. port from the central authorities,” he said. Amb Wise said the Australian authorities were very Amb Wise pointed out that most Australians who pleased that the Thai police were able to find the visit Phuket have trouble-free visits. suspects. “They have been charged and they will “Overwhelmingly, the Australians who come here now face the courts of Thailand, as they should, have a wonderful holiday and many of them come but that of course is really not much comfort at all back again. Phuket remains a very attractive desti- for the family of Mrs Smith,” he said. nation for Australians, but the case of Mrs Smith “I would hope that – given the nature of the crime last week – the very, very tragic murder of Mrs Smith – the police will move very quickly to confiscate – does put the spotlight on the security situation here knives and guns and other weapons which people in Phuket. are carrying in Phuket. I understand tuk-tuk drivers “I think it provides an opportunity for us in the quite often have weapons. They shouldn’t have diplomatic community, for local authorities here and weapons. They don’t need weapons to drive a tuk- for local people here to say, ‘Look, enough is enough’. tuk,” he said. We need to fix some of these problems that we have Amb Wise suggested that one way authorities could been talking about for years – but let’s take this op- encourage tuk-tuk drivers to stop carrying weap- portunity to deal with these issues, to fix these issues, WISE MOVE: Australian Ambassador James Wise called for an island- ons was to not only to confiscate the weapons not just talk about them,” he said. wide ban on carrying weapons. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Phuket Tourist Association blasts officials for inaction over island’s foreign mafia PHUKET Tourist Association Vice President Sarayuth Mallam on June 27, lashed out at local government heads for failing to see the impor- tance of solving tourism issues and succumbing to the pressures of “foreign mafia”. “Department heads are not placing the proper importance on solving these problems. Even at this meeting, for example, many heads of the relevant organizations are not here, such as the Phuket Police Commander, the Tourist Police Superintendent and the Phuket Tourist Association Vice President Sarayuth Mallam. Photo: Immigration Superintendent. Atchaa Khamlo “Instead, they send their sub- ordinate officers to represent Police Station. However, the com- them,” said Mr Mallam at a meet- pany called a powerful policeman ing headed by Phuket Governor from outside Phuket, who cleared Tri Augkaradacha. the case. All the Patong Police Mr Sarayuth explained that it could do was issue him a warn- was necessary for the heads of ing,” he explained. relevant offices to listen to the Mr Sarayuth is already very meetings in their entirety. “Many familiar with suffering violent in- of them would like to work in timidation tactics. In 2002, he was Phuket, but some of them don’t attacked from behind and hit in the know anything [about Phuket].” head with a hammer after leaving Mr Sarayuth said that mafia in an appointment at Phuket Provin- Phuket, especially those headed by cial Court. foreigners, were having deep- Phuket Vice Governor reaching effects on public safety. Chamroen Tipayapongtada “The presence of foreign mafia pointed out that at a recent meet- in Phuket is more frightening than ing in Bangkok, Deputy Prime local mafia. They are not afraid Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung of the police,” he said. ordered provincial governors to Mr Sarayuth cited for Gover- send reports to Prime Minister nor Tri the example of a staff Yingluck Shinawatra every 30 member of a Patong timeshare days, especially provinces that company attacking a tourist. have issues with jet-ski rentals, “The tourist reported the attack black taxis and tourists being taken to the police and the timeshare advantage of. worker was questioned at Patong – Atchaa Khamlo 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS July 7 - 13, 2012

Supporters’ Club James Lakin Creepy craft spooks Chiang Mai zookeepers THE managers of the Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium re- long and the smallest just over four meters in length. passes away cently had three ancient boats moved off their pre- The plan was to use them to decorate the aquarium’s mises after a series of ghostly goings-on had staff underwater observation tunnel, but they were still kept scared stiff. in a warehouse for inspection and disinfection when After the boats arrived at the property, weird things the trouble began. started happening, including ghostly sightings and Staff and security guards started reporting weird sounds – and the boats were held responsible. things happening at night. Some of them saw a woman Narithat Charoensetsin, deputy chairman of Chiang Mai Zoo dressed in old-fashioned Thai clothing walking near the warehouse; Aquarium, said he bought the three boats, which were carved out of others saw her sitting on the warehouse roof. There were also re- extremely hard Malabar ironwood, for 70,000 baht from some villag- ports of mysterious screams. ers in Lamphun Province. Scared silly, employees started refusing to work the night shift. Villagers had found them submerged in the Ping River. Despite They claimed that the happenings were related to the three old boats. being at least 100 years old, they were still in perfect condition. Eventually, the management had no choice but to get rid of the One boat was eight meters long, a second just over seven meters haunted boats. – Daily News

James ‘Shaggy’ Lakin. Photo: Richard Dillon JAMES Lakin, Phuket resident and one of the founding members Airport director Prathuang hails of the Phuket FC Rawai Support- ers’ Club, has died at the age of 38. Mr Lakin, nicknamed “Shaggy” anti-cheat measures a success by his friends, died on the evening of June 23 of coronary failure. By Orawin Narabal His funeral was at Wat Sawang Arom in Rawai on June 30. Fol- SECURITY measures taken at lowing that, his many friends Phuket International Airport to attended a memorial gathering at prevent airport service staff, and the newly named Shaggy’s Bar. the likes of illegal taxi drivers, from Originally from Wallheath, a taking advantage of tourists were village outside Wolverhampton in declared successful by Airport the West Midlands, England, Mr Director Prathuang Sornkham on Lakin was an engineer before June 30. moving to Phuket in 2005 to set The announcement follows po- Arriving tourists no longer face running the gauntlet once outside. up a small maintenance company. lice joining forces to launch a Mr Lakin settled in Rawai, campaign in March to put a stop where he became a respected and to illegal taxi drivers overcharg- well-liked member of the local ing people and to stop tour guides community. and touts from harassing arriving Known for his passion for West passengers before and after they Bromich Albion and Phuket FC, leave the airport building. he was a founding member of the “Though sometimes people now well-known Rawai Support- tried to cheat tourists or steal their ers’ Club, which has faithfully belongings, we did our best to supported Phuket FC since its for- control and eliminate the problem, And the end of being taken for a Airport Director Prateung Sornkham declared the measures to protect mation in 2009. so as to make tourists feel 100 per ride by illegal taxi vehicles. arriving passengers a success. Photos: Orawin Narabal Friends described Mr Lakin as cent safe while they are at the air- having a great personality and a port,” Mr Prathuang explained. At the press conference held at The renovated airport will be handle only about 6.5mn people.” keen sense of humor. He added that the airport was the airport on June 30, Mr able to handle about 12.5 million “Already this year, we have Mr Lakin was married on June critical in providing new arrivals Prathuang noted that the airport passengers. seen a 12 per cent increase in the 10 of this year and is survived by with a positive image of Phuket expansion project was scheduled “Last year, we had a total of number of passengers month-on- his wife Phadala. as it is the first place they see when to start in August and be completed about 8.4mn passengers, but the month compared with last year,” – Phuket Gazette arriving on the island. by the beginning of 2015. current airport was designed to Mr Prathuang said. Waterspout destroys five houses in Krabi FIVE families are seeking refuge at a local public health clinic after a waterspout demolished their homes in Krabi on June 27. The waterspout struck the small waterfront community of Khlong Kanan in Nua Khlong Dis- trict, which comprises about 100 stilted homes raised about 15 to 20 meters above the water. Jira Butraha, 30, said her seven-year-old daughter saved her from being caught inside her home as it collapsed. “I was cooking in the kitchen when I suddenly heard a sound like a very heavy storm outside. An officer at the scene points to one of the houses in Khlong Kanan in Then my daughter came running Krabi that collapsed into the water below. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong in, yelling at me to get out of the house,” Mrs Jira said. Labsaeng, 48; and Mrs Saorada ward the houses, causing a lot of “So I ran outside and stood in Ryatalay, 49. damage. Our initial estimates put front of my home. Less than a Talengsak Puwayannapong of the damage at a minimum of 1.5 second later, the whole house col- the Krabi Office of the Department million baht,” Mr Talengsak said. lapsed into the sea. Luckily, no of Disaster Prevention and Miti- The DDPM-Krabi will provide one was injured,” she added. gation (DDPM-Krabi) led a team 30,000 baht cash and a household The water spout destroyed four of officers to inspect the site and “survival kit”, including rice, other homes belonging to Mrs render assistance. cooking oil and bedding, to each Rorpia Tawamak, 50; Mr Jumnien “Local villagers said a ‘tornado’ family. Boonyarat, 65; Mr Soonthorn rose up from the sea. It blew to- – Kritsada Mueanhawong July 7 - 13, 2012 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 NASA climate project shelved A PROPOSED project that would see the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration (NASA) use U-Tapao airbase for a climate research project has collapsed amid politi- cal squabbling and recriminations. Members of both the govern- ment and the opposition Democrat especially in Thailand and neigh- Party accused each other of fail- boring countries. These pollutants ing to properly manage the request affect clouds and, consequently, for the project. rainfall distribution, which is vital In an open letter, Thai scien- for this region. The mechanism of tists implored the government to interaction between aerosols, facilitate the collaboration, which clouds and rain is currently un- would have investigated the hy- clear,” he explained. pothesis that Southeast Asia during But the project will have to be its monsoon season is the primary shelved for some time. Parliamen- place and time when near-surface tary squabbling between the pollutants are pumped high into the government and opposition meant stratosphere, with potential envi- the project could not start in time ronmental effects for the entire to take the required measurements planet. during the height of the monsoon The NASA Southeast Asia Composition, Cloud, Climate Coupling Regional Study (SEAC4RS) project was to be “I think this project is essential season, NASA said. based at U-Tapao airbase. INSET: SEAC4RS logo. Photo: The Nation; Inset: NASA for Thai people because it is con- “On June 26, 2012, NASA can- cerned directly with the atmospheric celled the SEAC4RS mission, website announced. accused both governments of observers, who noted that U- environment of the country,” said which was scheduled to begin in NASA planned to launch the having hidden agendas. Members Tapao airbase was already being Associate Professor Serm Janjai of August 2012, due to the absence project for two months in August of the party claimed the research used by US military planes as a Silpakorn University’s Department of necessary approvals by re- and September, but stiff opposition had a secret military purpose to transit point for operations in Asia. of Physics. gional authorities in the time frame in the Kingdom over the issue barred contain China in the Asia-Pacific The base was one of several “We are in the zone where aero- necessary to support the mission’s the Thai government from granting region in exchange for a US visa Thai sites used by the US during sol pollution creation is intensive planned deployment and scientific timely approval for the project. for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. the Vietnam War to bomb Laos, due to agricultural waste burning, observation window,” the NASA The opposition Democrat Party The argument baffled some Cambodia and Vietnam. Firm presses forward with controversial Mekong dam THAI engineering firm Ch Karnchang is pressing ahead with the development of the controver- sial Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong River despite bitter opposition from villagers’ and environmental groups. Opponents of the project say the US$3 billion structure will devastate communities and ecosystems downstream in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The company’s actions alleg- edly fly in the face of a decision by the Mekong River Commis- sion, which comprises water and environment ministers from the affected countries, to ban further construction on the project until the results of an environmental impact assessment are released. Villagers hold banners reading 'Love Mekong, No Dam' during a Ch Karnchang claims it is only demonstration against the Xayaburi dam in 2011. Photo: The Nation doing “preliminary construction”, Herbertson, Mekong Campaigner Last week, hundreds of villag- though critics claim that work for International Rivers, as re- ers in Cambodia demonstrated such as the building of roads goes ported by Asia Sentinel. “Ripping against the project, which will further than that. up the riverbed and resettling en- supply electricity to the Electric- “The definition of ‘preliminary’ tire villages cannot be considered ity Generating Authority of keeps expanding,” said Kirk a preliminary activity.” Thailand (EGAT). Ten die in Surat Thani horror smash SIX tourists and four others have died, 17 more were an Indian national. Five other bodies had yet to be seriously injured, when an inter-provincial bus left identified and were sent Surat Thani Hospital. the road and crashed into an electric power trans- Another 17 passengers, including both Thais and mission pole on Tuesday. foreigners, were injured and being treated in local The driver lost control of the first-class, air-con- hospitals. ditioned Transport Co Ltd vehicle and it crashed The bus, carrying 24 passengers, the driver and into a divider strip and then slammed into the power two bus attendants, left Bangkok at 7:50pm on Mon- pole on the Surat Thani – Nakhon Sri Thammarat day evening en route to Surat Thani. The passengers’ Road in Kanchanadit district. ultimate destination was Koh Pha-ngan, an island off Among those killed were the driver and Amit Jain, Samui known for its infamous “full moon” parties. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION July 7 - 13, 2012 Time for tourism bodies to act on surf safety A recent Phuket Gazette online poll revealed that readers were evenly divided on which was the best of six possible approaches to minimize the number of lives lost to drowning during the mon- soon season now underway. As noted by many readers who commented in our readers’ forum, the results seem to indicate that perhaps there is no single best solution to this very serious problem and that a multi-tiered strategy combining all the approaches is needed. As argued in this space before, however, the Phuket Gazette continues to believe that in-flight warnings, either spoken or in video format, would be the most effective and easy-to- implement strategy for educating tourists about the dangers of rip currents. Putting up more signs in more languages would be a fine idea if our beaches weren’t so cluttered with obnoxious signage already. Lifeguards face a similar signal-to-noise problem; tour- ists are so bombarded with touts, propositions and other unwanted attention that they naturally tend to “tune out” anyone who approaches them – even if that person might come bearing criti- cal information that may save their lives. The idea of getting police involved might likewise save some lives, but it is hardly rational to expect law officers to help keep beach tourists out of the water if they can’t even keep motorists on the correct side of the road. In-flight warnings would be far more direct and effective. For a start, airplane passengers are the very definition of a captive audience. People may tune out when the flight atten- dants go into their pre-takeoff safety spiel, but they are far Gazette editors: raise the bar more likely to pay attention if they are at 30,000 feet and the captain comes on and speaks to them in their own language Re: Gazette online, Phuket Sports: seen oil on the sands. about safety issues. FIVB Grand Prix update, June 27 I would like to believe that the A short video explaining the dangers of rip currents in a Just writing to express my ut- businesses in Kamala would seek matter-of-fact way would probably be even more effective, and ter dismay and disappointment at to maintain a clean beach to at- the Phuket Gazette would be happy to provide the necessary foot- that opening sentence on your tract tourists and visitors to help age to any airline willing to show it to passengers. FIVB story about Thai ladies and hours a day. the business environment, but it The Gazette has already attempted to persuade one of the most the way they handle balls. In an area like Kata it should be appears that all of this goes unno- popular inbound carriers to spread this information, but without It’s just a cheap way to get done on motorbikes, as well as on ticed or perhaps the businesses success. some laughs at the expense of the foot, as foot patrols go slow simply do not care. We were told that the request “had to come from local tourism athletes, and Thai women in gen- enough to see everything that is In any event, I would like to authorities”. eral. going on. It’s what New York and see something done to clean the For this reason we plead that the Tourism Authority of Thai- It’s totally unnecessary and out other crime-prone cities do. area, as other beaches in the area land, Tourist Police, the Thai Hotels Association Southern Chapter, of step with the times. I’m espe- Me seem to be “trash free zones” (Pa- Phuket Chamber of Commerce, Phuket Tourist Association, cially disappointed given that some Gazette forum tong, Surin, Kata, Karon and so Phuket International Airport, Honorary Consuls Association and of the editors at the Phuket Ga- on) that do attract many related agencies and groups work together to draw up a memo- zette have Thai daughters and are holidaymakers, as well as locals. randum of understanding (MoU) for presentation to each and doing nothing to stop perpetuat- Get the results Steve Betz every carrier with scheduled and charter services to Phuket. ing the negative stereotypes of Kamala It may be impossible to cut the number of monsoon season Thai women. Re: Gazette online, Phuket Life: drownings to zero, but we are morally obliged to try. I feel sick to think that when Daunting decisions, June 27 my daughter is old enough to read, This was an article with some Roads to runes that she might be reading such valid points, but neglects to men- rubbish in her local newspaper. tion more important aspects of Re: Gazette online, Phuket villag- Lana Willocks making the right choice for your ers plead for new road, June 25 Phuket child in finding a good international Speaking of bad roads, I would school. Results! like to draw attention, and hope- Access granted – In making your choice, look at fully some form of reply from the achievements of the school, whichever department that is re- pretty please pay particular attention to the sponsible, to the appalling exam results. It’s no good send- condition of the road we live on Re: Gazette online, Singapore ing your child to an international in Moo 6. It’s part of the Baan Don buyer shells out B1.4bn in Evason school if there is no international- to Banya Road in Srisoonthorn. Phuket buyout, June 28 level qualification at the end. This road was completed only I hope LC Development keep Paul about four years ago, but is now, public access to Laem Ka Beach Gazette forum in some parts, in such a state of (Noi and Yai) open. After all, disrepair that it is difficult to drive they’ve always been popular with Bothering with along at anytime, though particu- local Thais and are among the larly bad after rain. minority of beaches on Phuket Kamala Beach About a year ago, road work- where swimming is safe all year ers built storm-water pits along the round. I am writing as a concerned full length of the road, these are Agogohome resident of Kamala with regards above the current road surface by Gazette forum to the terrible state that the beach upwards of 30cm. Presumably is in. the new road surface and drains Don’t document I have been walking my dog on will be built up to the level at some the beaches in Kamala for the past time in the future. crimes, prevent them six months, and recently have We presumed that once the noticed that there is a tremendous storm-water pits had been com- Re: Gazette online, Poll: Boost- amount of trash and debris that pleted on our road, the next stage ing tourist safety in Phuket, June remains on the beach. No one would be to repair the existing road 27 seems to care, or for that matter, surface, curb and gutter; thus giv- All of the [security measures even take notice, of the garbage ing the residents of our street mentioned] above are important, or the impact that this may have some relief from the mess we have Volume 19 Issue 27 but you missed the most impor- on the environment. to endure. tant item: Visible enforcement! The To make matters even worse, Andrew Collins police need to be on patrol 24 for the past two days, I have Thalang July 7 - 13, 2012 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Cleaning up Patong Stop saying that IT IS dumfounding to me that government officials, from police duty officers to the very top in is about good timing Phuket, all come out with the same business-based phrase to justify their pursuit of wrongdo- Somyod Singsumrung, 37, is ers: this could have a negative ef- head researcher for Patong fect on Phuket’s tourism image. Perhaps some of the fault lies Municipality’s sanitation. He took with media outlets that propagate WE HAVE a clear trash-collection over last year after working for two this phrase as a standard side one, system established in Patong to years as a safety officer for track one. But unless English-lan- keep it beautiful. The people of Pa- guage media sources across the tong must cooperate with us by not Univanich Palm Oil Public Co Ltd nation are truly twisting the words leaving garbage bins out during the in Krabi. Here he calls upon the of officials, the government daytime, but by placing them at spe- Patong public to cooperate in a should bury that particular phrase. cifically designated places by the project designed to keep rubbish In their defense, officials are SERIOUSLY: Please stop selling the side of the road by night. stating the obvious: yes, the sense- ‘Image of Phuket’. Photo: Suedehead People must place their garbage off the streets and the town less and horrific slaying of bins and trash bags at set loca- beautiful. Michelle Smith, the unknown tions for collection between 8pm cause of death of the young and early the next morning, dur- The campaign next month, Belanger sisters and even the By Alex Stone ing which time our seven garbage costing about 300,000 baht, will Cherng Talay motorbike chop- trucks are out collecting trash be conducted in Thai and English. shop gang are all bad for Phuket’s Do you have an opinion to voice? around town. During the other We run the program in English as image. Unless the tourism indus- Email [email protected] hours of the day we only have one well as Thai because there are so try shoots for a very different and truck out collecting rubbish. many foreigners living in Patong. morbid market, the killing and rob- instead say: “A person committed If we catch people putting out The well-known Rat-U-Thit bing of tourists will not be good a terrible crime against another per- their trash during the day, which 200 Pi Road will be our focus for for it. son. We will do our best to arrest is unsightly, we will issue them a the next fiscal year. When police explain to the them and see that justice is served”. warning. If they do it again, we Patong produces the second world that they are searching for It may be understandable when will fine them up to 1,000 baht highest volume of trash in all of a criminal because what they have a head official is speaking at a each time they do it. This is in Phuket, just behind Phuket City. done was “bad” for Phuket’s im- meeting composed of fellow of- accordance with the Public Health The town generates about 100 tons age, the message many will receive ficers and officials to highlight Office’s ordinance for disposal of of garbage a day during the high is that “destination branding” how high-profile crimes can have sewage and trash. season and 96 tons a day in the trumps the rule of law on these long-term negative effects on the We will also keep a list of re- low season. It’s expensive to deal shores. island, thus stressing the need to peat offenders. with that much rubbish. Patong street sweepers hard at Such pronouncements certainly close such cases as quickly as The project, now about two Patong Municipality provides work. Photo: Patong Municipality do more harm than good, ulti- possible. But to send the same years old, was originally started more than 59.6 million baht for experience from my previous jobs mately creating the impression that message to the international me- along just two roads, Nanai and garbage management in the fiscal here and it is working well. How- officials care less about the tour- dia in high-profile cases like the Phra Baramee. However, every year year, but it’s still not enough, as ever we do have some problems ists themselves than potential lost killing of Michelle Smith contin- we run a campaign to boost sup- we have to pay a fee to have the when new people and tourists visit revenue if Phuket’s image is tar- ues to seriously backfire. port and awareness of the project. trash burned at the incinerator – Phuket. They often don’t know nished. Tourists want the police to care This year’s campaign will be held last year we spent more than 17.8 anything about the project. To pre- Police officials running the halls about them and rigorously uphold for the entirety of next month. million baht in incineration fees. vent them from causing issues crying about the most recent mur- the laws in place to protect them. The beginning was a struggle, We also have many other ex- with the project I think it would der will not save lives, nor will their When it comes to crime in Phuket, because not many people cooper- penses, such as paying the be best for hotel and guesthouse babbling on about how it will af- most foreign visitors can handle ated with us, but more people are salaries of the 96 employees who staff to inform their guests to dis- fect the tourism image. So let them the truth better than boldfaced ef- starting to understand the impor- collect the trash. pose of their rubbish properly, stay away from the extremes and forts to spin it for marketing tance of the project. I am applying my management inside their accommodations. play the game by the book and reasons.

Adoption in Thailand Can I bring deli goods in my suitcase? I have been living and working legally in Thailand for two years. When I return to Thailand, what about the food, such as the brand I am a 30-year-old, single male and can I bring back with me in my name, type and amount. have intentions becoming a long- suitcase? I am mostly concerned The officer can then explain term resident of Phuket. I recently about importing “delicatessens”, which documents will be needed decided that over the next two such as cheeses, for personal con- for the import permit. years I would like to adopt a child. sumption. Also, where can I find If you have friends or relatives However, I was disappointed to a list of restricted items? in Thailand, the documents can be find out that despite meeting the Ric sent to them along with a state- criteria of legally working here and ment of Power of Attorney, and raising the child in Thai culture, I, An officer at the Thai Customs they can process and receive the as a single male, cannot adopt a countries have different age Department replies: import license from the Bangkok Thai child. Has anyone any advice guidlines when it comes to You are allowed to bring Food and Drug office for you. on this matter? adoption cheeses and other delicatessen WHO CUT THE CHEESE? You must However, if you don’t have any CR Once we have that informa- products with you, but you must get a permit before bringing deli friends or relatives in Thailand, goods into Thailand. Photo: anneh632 Phuket tion, we will be able to inform you first obtain a permit from the Thai you can inform the Thai FDA in what documents you need in or- Food and Drug Administration customs counter. Bangkok of which items you in- Nalin Thantong, Social Devel- der to request certification from before you enter the country. If you have any questions, call tend to bring with you and the opment Worker of Child Adop- your home country’s embassy in After obtaining the permit and us at 076-351124 during office flight details of when and where tion Center in Bangkok replies: Thailand confirming that you are arriving at the airport, go through hours or call our 24-hour-call cen- you will be arriving in Thailand. Being a single male foreigner qualified to adopt a child. the Goods to Declare channel. Be ter at 1164. That way, if your permit is ap- should not disqualify you from Then you can return to our of- sure to inform Customs officers proved, we can have it waiting for legally adopting a child. fice with the document and begin of all the controlled items that you Thanet Klinming, Food Techni- you at the Thai FDA office at the Because you are a foreigner liv- the interview process. are carrying and present your im- cal Officer at the Thai Food and airport when you arrive. ing in Thailand and want to adopt, Call us at 02-3547500, 02- port permit. Drug Administration, replies: For more information you can you must contact our office in 3547509 or 02-3547515; or you If the items you are bringing To import food into the King- contact us on 02-5907186 or 02- Bangkok. We will need to know visit our office at 255 Ratchwithi have a combined value more than dom, you will need to contact the 5907189 during office hours. We personal information, including Road, Ratchathewi District, 10,000 baht, you will have to pay Food and Drug office in Bangkok also have a hotline you can call at your nationality, because different Bangkok, 10400. import taxes and duties at the and the officer will need details 1156. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS July 7 - 13, 2012 Sunken Deep Sea Port upgrade project resurfaces at meeting

Infrastructure Development

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

TRANSPORT Minister Charupong Ruangsuwanm has told a consor- tium of Phuket officials and the operator of Phuket’s Deep Sea Port that he will raise the problem of the stalled 100-million-baht plan to de- velop the facility with Cabinet. Transport Minister Charupong However, Mr Charupong said Ruangsuwanm. the project must clearly provide benefits for local people if the plan is to go ahead. Mr Charupong was in Phuket on Saturday to hear in person what the expansion plan entails. His visit follows that of Deputy Transport Minister Kittisakdi Hathasongkorh in December, who vowed to support the plan to expand the port, which has run aground over its environ- mental impact assessment (EIA) report. BIG TIME: Officials tour Phuket’s Deep Sea Port, which was initially built exclusively for cargo, not passengers. Wathanachai Raunglertpanyakulaul. Wathanachai Raunglertpanyakul, Director of Chaophaya Terminal and extra activity will affect the so two large ships can dock at is fueling the need for expansion, expansion plan includes building International Co Ltd, which has water so much that it will im- the same time. said Mr Wattanachai. “A lot more a separate passengers’ lounge the government concession to pact their making a living. Not “This involves dredging about cruise liners are coming to and improving the roads and operate Songkhla and Phuket one person has agreed with the 4,000 square meters of under- Phuket, about 150 to 200 each parking spaces, Mr Wattanachai Ports, explained in December project, and so the EIA has not water earth. We will also install year. In 2010, 164,422 passen- explained. that not one local resident sur- been approved,” he said. two large mooring poles in the gers from both Asia and Europe Despite Mr Wattanachai’s best veyed as part of the EIA agreed Mr Wathanachai explained bay,” he said. passed through the port. In 2011, efforts to describe the “public with the expansion project. that the project, to cost more “The main objective of the that number rose to 200,559 pas- benefit” to be gained from the “The residents are afraid that than 100 million baht, includes expansion project is to enhance the sengers,” he said. expansion project, Transport the runoff from the construction extending the dock by 60 meters capability of the port to be able to He repeated his explanation Minister Charupong said, “The handle ships from 9,000 to 20,000 that the Phuket Deep Sea Port Government has no control over Dead Weight Tons.Big ships was originally designed to be a the committee of the Office of should easily be able to dock at cargo port only, and that [the ad- National Environment Board the port to load or unload goods dition of passengers] was because they are an independent or passengers,” said Mr agency, but after hearing Wattanachai. about this problem, I can The plan aims to ex- tell you that this has not pand the facility to cover only happened in Phuket, 106 rai of land. it has also happened in “The port will be able other places. to handle ships 210m “I have discussed this long, but not more than issue with Cabinet mem- 27.5m wide, and the bers. They suggest that ships’draft cannot be the public and private more than 9.4m. The port elements of the project will be equipped with one should be clearly 1,600-horsepower tug separated. Otherwise, the boat, 10 forklifts able to project cannot be lift three tons of goods and approved easily. Anything eight forklifts able to lift that will benefit people at five to seven tons,” Mr large should be high- Wattanachai told the The Deep Sea Port can handle some 200,000 tons lighted first,” he added. minister. of goods. An upgrade will increase this by 50%. Mr Charupong cited If the plan goes ahead, the Koh Klong Pee project the port will be able to handle causing the problem. “Phuket as a good example of a project 360,000 tons of goods and has recently become the main that had received approval from 300,000 passengers per year, he passenger port on the Andaman the Government despite under- added. coast, but the port cannot lying environmental concerns. “In 2010, 203,652 tons of accommodate two large cruise Prime Minister Yingluck goods were exported via the liners at the same time. Shinawatra and her Cabinet, at port, rising to 211,578 tons in “Also, passenger ships have the mobile Cabinet meeting in 2011. Most of the goods were [assumed] ‘berth priority’ over Phuket in March of this year, MDF [Medium Density Fiber- cargo ships. Therefore, cargo granted special permission to board] wood and rubber being ships have to drop anchor and build the Koh Klong Pee project, exported to America and the wait for passenger ships to which includes an elevated road Middle East,” he said. finish loading or unloading first,” over a protected mangrove However, it has been the ris- he added. forest, so that motorists in the ing number of cruise liners To cater to the rising number south of Phuket would have bringing tourists to Phuket that of tourists using the port, the easier access to Phuket Town. July 7 - 13, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Benefiting from a volatile market a higher profit margin. As I said, this is dollar-cost averaging in its very basic form, and there are many WHEN we talk about financial markets, to considerations to take into account, such say the last few years have been a struggle as, are you invested in the correct funds would be a little bit of an understatement. and is the policy being actively managed? First it was the US housing market, which Also, when discussing dollar-cost av- then led to the credit crunch, and now we’re eraging, what we need to take into seeing banks remain in financial trouble and account is the amount of funds that have Europe on the whole in dire straits. already been built up inside the portfolio. I mentioned a few weeks ago, that even A two pronged strategy needs to be though markets are seeing unprecedented lev- adopted when viewing a regular savings els of volatility, there are opportunities to be plan, dependent on your attitude towards had. European stocks do look cheap, but there risk. For funds already built up inside the is another way of benefiting from the peaks policy it is prudent in times of economic and troughs of an uncertain market place. uncertainty to take a more defensive view, Anyone who saves on a regular basis while maintaining on-going contributions. will probably have seen their portfolio val- Find a strategy that fits your appetite for ues drop in recent times, but should this investment risks, this ensures a certain be something to be concerned about? degree of capital consolidation while at the Well, this all depends on how long an same time bringing dollar-cost averaging investment time frame you have. into play with future contributions. The If you have regular savings investments illustrations to the right give a brief over- maturing within the next 12-24 months, view of the dollar-cost averaging technique: then it will probably be hard to get back into positive territory, not saying that it’s With Investment A: You would impossible – though in many cases it is. have purchased a total of 23,740 The red line represents investments in “Fund A” plotting share prices in up markets, For those that have regular savings units, at a closing price of US$ 2.99 whereas the blue line, “Fund B”, reflects the current state of today’s markets. plans with 24 months or more left to run, per unit, giving you a market value then this could be just what’s needed. of US$ 70,983.21. You may think, “what is he talking about, how can markets that are down With investment B: You would be a positive thing?” have purchased a total of 42,530 Well, it all comes down to something we units, at a lower closing price of call dollar-cost averaging. It is a very simple US$ 2.25, giving you a market value concept really, and it helps smooth out the of US$ 95,692.70. ups and downs of financial markets. No doubt this will be teaching many This is certainly dollar-cost averaging people how to suck eggs, but for a new in its most basic form, and again there investor or even an experienced investor are numerous factors that would need to who may be a little disgruntled with how be taken into the equation. However, this their portfolio is performing, then this is certainly one means of smoothing out could be a good refresher. Perhaps it may the market swings we are seeing. give you a little more confidence and help This, however, will only work hand in you to see that it is not all doom and gloom. hand with a portfolio that is regularly reviewed. Certainly even though things The art of dollar-cost averaging are tough at the moment, once again, there are still opportunities to be had. THE BASIC philosophy is that when mar- kets drop, you begin to purchase units at Anthony Lyman is a Senior Financial a lower price, meaning that over the long Consultant for the Montpelier Group. For any term when markets do stabilize and questions relating to dollar-cost averaging or begin to rise, you are in essence holding for portfolio reviews, please contact This chart illustrates the benefit of making consistent purchases into a fund during a more units, which should in turn produce [email protected] down market. Automobile tyre sales up in Southeast Asia Looking for a place to stay? See more classified ads at Consumer research indicates that after last year’s floods there is now a boom in the sale of pneumatic tyres for cars www.phuketgazette.net DEMAND for replacement car “While the healthy sales perfor- tyres in major cities of four emerg- mance of replacement car tyre in ing markets of Southeast Asia saw Malaysia was driven by seasonal a surge of 14% in the first quarter demand brought about by the fes- of this year over the previous quar- tive Chinese New Year period in ter, research by GfK has revealed. January, the sudden sales spike in According to the global leading Thailand was an exceptional research firm’s tracking data cov- occurrence. A result of the flood- ering bustling cities in Indonesia, ing disaster, which took place at Malaysia, the Philippines and Thai- the end of third quarter last year,” land – where vehicle ownership highlighted Ms Jasmine Lim, is highest – some 2,557,600 car Account Director at GfK Asia. tyres were replaced in the first “As a result, replacement car three months of the year (Q1). tyre sales fell by 26% in quarter The findings attributed most of four last year, but pent up demand the positive growth in Q1 to drove sales up considerably in the demand boosts in the Bangkok following quarter,” she added. metropolitan area as well as Cities in Indonesia covered by the Malaysia’s Klang Valley, which survey included Jakarta, Bodetabek, registered incremental sales vol- Surabaya, Medan, Bandung and ume growth of 38% and 16% Makassar, while the Philippines when compared to the closing metropolitan area covered the quarter of 2011. National Capital Region. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE TECHNOLOGY July 7 - 13, 2012 Scratch that, CAT’s back everywhere in Phuket, up to Kao Lak, over to Krabi town, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang, and Phang Nga town, with other locations com- ing on quickly. THREE weeks ago, I lamented the That matches my experience. imminent passing of CAT’s EV-DO I was astounded to find a 3G service – the original high speed signal (from TrueMove-H) north wireless “AirCard” that ushered in of Kao Lak several months ago, a new, faster way of surfing the at the ferry terminal for Koh Kao web without getting plugged in. Khao. Believe me, that’s off the At the time, I was told that EV- beaten track by a kilometer or DO would continue to work two. CAT’s rolling the equipment through the end of the year. out everywhere. Today, I found out differently. If you live in a spot in Phuket CAT’s going to dismantle its entire that may be iffy, all you have to EV-DO network, at least in Phuket, do is leave your address with the by August 31. The end is near. folks at the CAT counter in Cen- If you currently have CAT EV- tral. They’ll check your actual DO, you need to figure out what location and let you know if the you’re going to do with that signal is strong enough to reach. soon-to-be-useless USB dongle, They have people who go out and how to move on to the next and check every weekday. version of wireless internet. CAT has a Google map of cov- Fortunately, there’s a good erage areas at: W.mybycat.com. alternative. CAT. No, really. Even Note that you don’t need to while they’re pulling up their old have a laptop or tablet computer GOODBYE AIRCARD: Dongle the CAT says so long to his predecessor, EV-DO. Photo: Peasap. service, they’re rolling out a new to take advantage of wireless almost all of the urban areas in connection, although the CAT The prepaid service is quite one, called My Click. I can’t say broadband: you can stick a Thailand. The trick: you have to EV-DO service has been running reasonable. The last time I much for the branding, but the ser- dongle on any USB port on your choose roaming with TrueMove. around 850 to 900 Kbps. Much checked it was 399 baht for 15 vice itself is compelling. desktop computer, too. Although you’re theoretically depends on your line-of-site days “unlimited” which is, in Keep in mind that CAT is using You may find the reception’s roaming, there’s no roaming charge proximity to a CAT tower. fact, throttled after you hit 4GB the TrueMove-H network. (I better if you have a USB extension – something about an agreement CAT’s “My Click 590” package of data traffic. guess, officially, TrueMove-H is cord, and can twist the dongle that TrueMove has with CAT. is 590 baht per month, which is The 800 pound gorilla sitting in using the CAT network, but that’s around a bit. And, yes, USB dongles If you do have an EV-DO quite a bargain, even by interna- the CAT office is the long-antici- kind of a political hot potato at the work on Macs, too (although you “AirCard,” there isn’t much you tional standards. No wonder pated auction of new “3G” moment.) That means CAT has a need the “3G” version of an iPad to can do with it. You have to buy a they’re selling a ton of them. spectrum, which may or may not well-established, functioning get the CAT service – a WiFi-only new USB dongle. They’re competing directly with happen this year. HSPA+ network, here in Phuket iPad cannot connect). At this moment, CAT’s run out TrueMove-H, which offers pre- If the government finally gets – available at a very good price. It gets better. If you go to of dongles, but they’re its act together long I had a chance to talk about the Bangkok, or travel through much readily available at JIB and enough to attract bidders service at length with the folks at of central Thailand, you can use Banana IT for about 1,300 and allow them to start the CAT office in Central Festival your CAT dongle (or CAT SIM baht. Almost all dongles building out their sys- (opposite the Apple store), and I card in your phone or tablet) to these days will work with tems, we may be treated was amazed at what they told me. get on their HSPA+ network the CAT network, but if you to some much faster First, coverage. The CAT everywhere that TrueMove-H have any questions, be sure wireless internet speeds. HSPA+ network hits just about has coverage – which includes to look for HSPA coverage Some day. Maybe. at 850 MHz. That’s the In the interim, right magic combination. now, you can get decent Once you have a USB wireless access for about dongle for your computer, or 1,300 baht plus 590 baht a new SIM card for your per month. Even if you phone or iPad (cost: 99 baht), switch in six months (or you have to sign up for one a year, or two, or three) of CAT’s service plans. The that’s a good deal. best deal, by far, is their “unlimited” plan which gives Seth Bareiss holds you up to 4 GB of data per computer sessions on ev- month – enough for almost ery-other Wednesday everybody except those who afternoon, from 1 to upload or download lots of 3pm. If you have a Win- videos, or run torrents for dows problem that needs movies or TV shows. to be solved, drop by one After you hit 4 GB of us- of Seth’s free afternoon age, the line gets cut down sessions, or come to one to a much slower speed, until the cisely the same service for 799 of our free Sunday morning month’s up and you go back to baht per month. roundtables at Sandwich Shoppe sailing. If you’re Thai, take your ID card Chalong. Details in the Events The speed reporting site at to CAT and they’ll sign you up. If Calendar. Sponsored by the www.phuketinternetspeed.com you have a work permit, take a copy Phuket Gazette and Khun shows download speeds between of your passport or work permit Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. 600 Kbps and 1,400 Kbps – which to the CAT office. (You might want is comparable to many wired to take your computer, too.) Live Wire is Phuket Gazette connections on the island. If you don’t have a work per- columnist Woody Leonhard’s I’ve tested the TrueMove-H mit, you have two options: weekly snapshot of all things connection in Patong, Sam Kong, convince a friend with a Thai ID internet in Phuket. Shoot him mail Sai Yuan, and inside Central Fes- card to go along with you – real- at [email protected], follow tival, and consistently see speeds izing that they’re on the hook, him on Twitter, @PhuketLiveWire, or of 450 to 650 Kbps. That’s financially, if you don’t pay your “like” his page at facebook.com/ downright decent for a wireless bill; or, get a prepaid card. SandwichShoppe. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 Northern exposure Seeking out the Phi Ta Khon festival in Loei province By Atchaa Khamlo artists’ professionalism, since the Unfortunately for us, the water drawings appear to be slightly three level was very low because at the VISITING Udon Thani, a civi- dimensional. time not much rain had fallen for a lized, integrated and respectable Keadtipong Kotchawong, month or so. We made it only 4.4 city in the Northeast, we joined Assistant Director of the Tourism kilometers of the 13 km total route. in the merry and colorful festivi- Authority of Thailand (TAT) Udon However, we still enjoyed our river ties of the traditional Phi Ta Thani Office, told us over dinner adventure, rafting past large rocks, Khon festival, in Loei province. that Udon Thani Airport is a hub small cliffs and lush forest. The festival teaches us to be for tourists who want to cross the Our two rafts were often struck interested in history and to pay border into Vientiane, Laos. Ac- by rocks, and the staff on each raft respect to tradition. We also cording to Nong Khai Immigration worked hard to push us away planned some fun activities to statistics, more than 300,000 tour- from the rocks – we could see how do during the trip. ists, nearly 200,000 Thais and exhausted they were. It took more Our group flew with AirAsia more than 100,000 foreigners, than an hour for us to complete a to Udon Thani from Phuket. We cross into Vientiane each year. trip that normally takes about 20 arrived in Udon Thani by late The next morning, we left Udon minutes, when the water level is afternoon and visited the normal. legendary temple, Wat Every time the rafts Phothisomphon, which struck rocks, we had to was built in the late cooperate with the raft- reign of King Rama V guides and move our- about 106 years ago, selves forwards and before checking into backwards, to pry the our hotel in the city. raft free of the rocks. Udon Thani is full of re- Only one man in our ligious relics. There are canoe did not fall out at many temples, shrines and some point. Parts of the city pillars. The people of river have such a strong Udon Thani and Thai tour- current that the raft ists still believe that the would need to be maneu- sacred items which vered abruptly to avoid reside there, will bestow passing rocks. (Each blessing upon them. time someone fell out, Wat Phothisomphon’s the other people on the pagoda, which contains royal holy Thani for Dansai district in Loei, canoe seemed a bit pleased.) Buddha relics, was completed to join the Phi Ta Khon festival. It San River Co opened for raft- nearly four years ago. We were took us three hours by van to reach ing tours in September of last very impressed by the towering our destination. year and is open from June near our canoes. The village did pick-up trucks to a local Thai res- paintings, hung high above on an Before reaching Dansai, we though November every year. not get many tourists as we could taurant. Sitting in back of the truck octagon wall, which surrounded stopped for lunch and decided to When we finally reached the sense that the villagers were a little we felt crisp cool weather and the room at the pagoda’s third floor, have some fun on an exciting river end of the route, some villagers, excited when strange new faces admired the beautiful sky and where the holy relics are kept. The rafting adventure in the Phurua dis- who live next to the river, mostly appeared in their area. mountain-side view. paintings each tell a part of the trict of Loei. We divided into two children, welcomed us back with After a short meet and greet After warming ourselves with Buddha’s story. We can see the groups, each with a raft. their smiles. Young boys swam with the local people, we took two a hot beverage, we headed to the July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 17

Rungyen Resort in Dansai. ka-lang is a traditional wooden bell ship spirits, the protectors of the After we got off the main road worn around the neck of cattle and village, and to ask for sufficient and onto a small dirt road, we were buffaloes, which creates a tinkling rain to arrive in time for the seemingly deep in the forest. Ob- sound, enabling their owners to coming season. viously, not many vehicles keep track of them. This year the festival was held traveled this road and we were Some of the Phi Ta Khon fig- from June 22 – 24. quite relieved when the welcome ures carry symbolic weapons The procession started with sign for the resort came into view. made from soft reeds with a traditional Thai dancing from Loei Beyond the sign there was a small splash of red paint on the tip. The students, followed by various pa- lake with a pedal boat in the shape figures carrying these phallus- rades, consisting of many people of a white swan. shaped objects often interact disguised to be Phi Ta Khon. Most The resort seemed to have with the crowd who are highly participants were students, walk- been there for many years, since amused by their antics. ing alongside vehicles beautified in their bungalows were not new, The traditional merit ceremony traditional Thai styles. More than but we were pleased to stay of Phi Ta Khon has been passed a thousand people participated in overnight amidst the fresh air on from generation to generation. the procession. and among the abundant trees. Hundreds of photographers and It felt calm and peaceful. We cameramen, both amateurs and pro- didn’t need air-conditioning, fessionals, hurried about taking since the air temperature was photos, while groups of people around 25 degrees at night and alongside the road stood admiring in the morning. the delightful procession. We woke up early the next morn- Even though it was not well ing for the Phi Ta Khon festival in organized, those who attended Dansai town. We joined in the pro- were filled with joy to see the cession on the second day of the cheerful parade. festival. The streets were crowded Cheap products from the fes- with people, both foreigners and tival were available for purchase Thais – though mostly Thais. along the road, including cloth- According to local legend, the ing, food and souvenirs. Phi Ta Khon mask is made from The long and splendid proces- coconut husks, soft wood and sion moved slowly to Wat Phon woven bamboo. Chai (Phon Chai Temple) where Our guide told us that Phi Ta the Phi Ta Khon museum is Khon (which means ghosts that located. There a film was shown follow people in Thai) reflects explaining the history of the Phi Ta the story of a past life of the Phi Ta Khon is part of Bun Luang Khon ceremony, and one expert Buddha, known at that time as festival, which is the most important demonstrated how to make a Phi Phra (prince) Wetsandorn. In the celebration of the year, to the people of Ta Khon mask. story, King Sancha and Queen Udon Thani. The people of Dansai According to the Loei Provin- Phutsadi, Wetsandorn’s father have combined two festivals, Bun Phra cial office of Tourism and Sport, and mother, invited Wetsandorn Wet – the festival of the fourth lunar last year 45,000 tourists, includ- and his wife Matsi to return to month, and Bun Bang Fai – the festi- ing foreigners, joined in the Phi town after they had been sent val of the sixth lunar month, commonly Ta Khon festival. Annually, it away. The ghosts of the parade known as the bamboo rocket festival. brings more than 23 billion baht are meant to be following Phra Bun Phra Wet is a religious in revenue to the province. This Wetsandon back to the town. ceremony where local people year, 30,000 tourists spent Characteristic of Phi Ta Khon congregate to listen to as many approximately 21.6 million baht. festival, participants wear cos- as thirteen continuous Buddhist It took around three hours for tumes made of rags and colorful sermons. It is believed that par- us to reach the Udon Thani Air- scraps of clothing. ticipants will “make merit” and port and fly back to Phuket. They hang tin cans and a mak- be brought closer to meeting lord ka-lang around their necks or Si-Ariya, the next lord after lord AirAsia has daily flights to Udon Thani waists to create rattling sounds Buddha, in their next life. Bun from Phuket. Visit airasia.com for when they move and dance. A mak- Bang Fai festival is held to wor- more information. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Art Dinners designed to expose local artists By Bruce Stanley States at the Boston Architecture Thon and Bliss at Bang Tao. Center. He has been very busy His formula for the evening is MICHAEL Earle is an architect these past two years promoting his quite unique. He chooses a local art- and local magazine publisher with upscale magazine to an island not ist that he believes deserves the a mission to expose and support generally known for sensitivity to exposure and then chooses six of Phuket’s local artists. a beautiful or interesting environ- their paintings. Then he gives them “I moved to the island three ment. He hopes to change that by to the Executive Chef at the venue years ago after working as an supporting intelligent and eco- who visualizes and designs an ar- architect in Spain for many years. friendly design. tistic six course gourmet dinner I immediately noticed a great num- He writes most of the articles inspired by each painting. The meals ber of interesting art galleries in Think Design based on research are joined with wines to match. operated mainly by local Thai art- and his vast knowledge of the Before each course, a painting is ists in Phuket Town. They were history of art and design and has presented and Michael describes the not getting much never lost his in- techniques and the influences draw- ART LOVERS: Michael Earle, Inthira Plangklang and Andrew Sawatpakdi. exposure or rec- terest in the Thai ing upon his vast knowledge of art. ognition for their ‘Our mission is to art community. Then the chef describes how the work from the expose good design Last December, painting influenced his choice of international com- he produced one each entrée by ingredients, shape munity.” in all forms, whether of Phuket’s larg- and color. It makes for a stimulat- While wanting it is industrial, archi- est art festivals ing environment where what the to actively sup- at the Royal eyes see and what the tastes expe- port this local art tecture or interiors, Phuket Marina, rience are meant to combine for an community, from every region in which was a extraordinary marriage of arts. Michael, with his showcase Last week, the Think Design partner, Trisha the world.’ mainly of local Art Dinner was held at the Kata Miller, decided to Michael Earle painters with Beach Resort, featuring painter first launch an some interna- Inthira Plangklang, who has a stu- international-style art magazine, tional artists represented. dio at Surin Beach. Inthira has now known as Think Design. Their “It then occurred to me that we been painting for more than 10 first issue appeared in January, could produce art dinners on a years, working at learning her 2010. regular basis promoting one Thai craft with other painters as well “Our mission is to expose good artist at a time. This would be a as some university training. She design in all forms, whether it is great way to expose the local tal- is drawn to abstract paintings, but The painting entitled ‘Bangkok Floods’ was paired with this oyster tower. industrial, architecture or interi- ents and provide an entertaining ones with a meaning. Tower, which reflected her use panel explosion of dancing red- ors, from every region in the evening for those who care about “I wanted to paint about my of gold leaf and used a marine and-orange design motifs cut world. There’s an emphasis on painting. The objective of these art feelings about the flooding in theme. through by a stripe of gold leaf. eco-friendly and technological dinners is to encourage artistic Bangkok, so I read the media and Italian Chef Massimo Marcato, The cuisine produced at Kata innovations, but we also publish cross pollination of art through government reports and then made who is part of Chef Soonthorn’s Beach Resort, hosted by General articles on developing trends in different mediums.” a painting to express my sadness team at Kata Beach, provided half Manager Andrew Sawatpakdi, design as well as profiles on past He began to produce these art about the effects of the floods on of the menu’s cuisine including was equally exciting with courses and current icons who have been dinners earlier this year at such pres- the local people. First I covered the the dessert finalé named The Bal- such as the Naked Prawn, the major influences in architecture tigious locations as Andara, Centara canvas in gold leaf and then wrote ance which imitated Inthira’s Flooding Scallop and a and other forms of design.” says Grand, Le Meridien Phuket and at about the floods in Thai language. painting of swirling figures and Lobsterlamb duo accented with a Michael who trained in the United upscale beach clubs as Up at Nai I then used rather dark, basic col- bright colors. tomato reduction. ors to cover both the gold leaf and The six paintings ranged from the words.” softly muted meditations on loss The next event will be July 20 at To match her painting, Execu- to celebrations of Thai culture with Dedos Restaurant. For more tive Chef Soonthorn Ratchpol the references to rice fields and information please contact created a dish he named Oyster elephants culminating in a six - [email protected].

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Chef Massimo Marcato with his culinary interpretation of Inthira Plangklang’s painting ‘The Balance’ seen behind them. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 A head start ahead of the rest By Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai right track,” he said. “Nevertheless, standardized SATURDAY is usually a fun day testing is an important part of for everyone. It is the beginning being an international school like of the weekend and most people we are. We have 364 students are looking forward to spending from 37 different nations. It is time doing what they want and essential to have a strong bench- being with the ones they love. mark. That is why we use the Saturday, June 30 was an es- Cambridge test. What we saw pecially happy day for students of was a comparison of our school’s the Head Start International School average result with Cambridge’s (HSIS). It wasn’t just a regular world wide result, and we have Saturday but the day when stu- been very pleased with the dents could celebrate the end of result,” he explained. the school year and the beginning “Education is an ongoing of their summer break. process, it never stops. So, our Each year, HSIS holds a next step is to continue what we special event to mark the last day are doing. Our team will continue of a long and hard year of school. to work hard to make sure that “Today is the end of year per- we improve the results of the formance for our foundation. next examination,” he added. students performing are in kin- Head Start International School dergarten and primary school. It’s will be the first and only school a nice way to end the school year. in Phuket that offers the Cam- It’s a great opportunity for bridge curriculum to students. students to take some time to per- “We are going to start the ‘A form for their parents,” said Head Level Program’. We will be the Start International School Direc- only school on the island that tor Jazon Edouard. offers that program. It is an “They have been preparing after high school certification songs, plays, and sketches. Now program, which leads students that examinations are all over, towards university enrollment. It and all the hard work for the year takes place over their last two is done, this a nice and pleasant years at school: years 12 and 13,” way to end the year. The chil- said Mr Edouard. HEADS UP: Head Start International School Director Mr Jazon Edouard and his wife Miki Edouard. dren have been looking forward “For the students who’ve to it for a long time,” he added. Edouard. cation at affordable prices in a the Cambridge international stan- already finished year 11 this year, “They have been preparing for “We don’t only pick the gifted setting, which is ideal for the dardized test. they will continue on to the A this the whole semester, but most students or those who have a local community. Sixty per cent “We are the only school on the Level next year. Our school is the of them go into high-gear when special talent for performing to of our students are Thai and the island to actually use the only school on the island that exams are over. For the last two be part of the show. Everybody rest are foreigners,” said Mr Cambridge progression exami- offer Cambridge curriculum all weeks, a lot of classes have been gets to perform on the stage Edouard. nation and check point the way to year 13,” he added. putting on works in the performing equally. I think it is very good “It’s very important to us that examination from year 3 all the Mr Edouard emphasized that arts, including drama,” he added. experience for them to learn to the education we provide to the way through year 12 to test the the school doesn’t just focus on Mrs Miki Edouard, wife of be in front of a crowd,” she children lets Thai children keep students,” said Mr Edouard. academics, students are also Head Start International School added. their identity as well as their cul- “Testing is only a small part encouraged to have fun as part Director Jazon Edouard, also Head Start International ture,” he added. of their education, and education of their learning process. attended the event to support School was founded in 2005. Besides the year end party, in is not only about papers, text- “We have a very good team students, as well as the adminis- The school is a unique educa- which students and teachers books or tests. There is a lot here, who work very hard at trative team of Head Start tional institution in that it celebrate together, the school more than that. However, the their job. The performances International School. provides well-rounded learning also has one other special examination is an important aimed to show that the children “All of the children’s perfor- from pre-school through to the reason the celebrate this year. indicator, which helps parents are not only working hard learn- mances are the highlight of the secondary level. That reason, is the achievement and the school see whether a ing, but are also having a good day. They will be smiling, singing “Our school started right here of students who scored well on students’ education is on the time,” Mr Edouard concluded. and dancing. For them it is very in Phuket, and our target from special to be on stage with the day one has always been to lights and music,” said Mrs provide quality international edu- July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Indo jet crash shines light on Russian record THE mysterious crash of a of 126 Russian-built aircraft of Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100 various types through 2020. SHORT SHRIFT: The Superjet is ideal for short-haul flights, but Russian engineering reliability is now under scrutiny. Photo: Mika Stetsovski. into an Indonesian mountain in In fact, Sukhoi is best known early May not only spoiled Presi- as a military aircraft manufacturer. designed for shorter local routes back to 1990. dent Vladimir Putin’s election cel- In 2005 it was reported in Rus- and the Tupolev-Tu 334, a medium The vast majority of aircraft in- ebration party, it also has implica- craft, looks to be an ideal fit for sian media that Thailand was to range aircraft. They could not be volved were Tupolevs of various tions for Phuket – although there Orient Thai’s network. buy 12, two-seat, Sukhoi SU- used on a long haul route, such as designs and virtually all the is certainly no need to panic. The Superjet 100 is highly 30MK fighter jets – but this deal between Moscow and Phuket. crashes were within Russia or The Sukhoi Superjet 100 unlikely to fly long haul from Rus- never seemed to materialize. For the Russian airline indus- nearby states. crashed on a demonstration flight sia to Phuket. It is a single aisle, up The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is in- try, which has struggled to make The Indonesian crash only oc- in Indonesia, one of the few coun- to 95 passenger aircraft, with a tended to replace the aging an impact internationally, the In- curred there because the Sukhoi tries outside of Russia, Cuba, Iran maximum range of 4620 kilometres. Tupolev Tu134 and Yakovlev Yak- donesian crash merely underlines Superjet 100 was on a demonstra- and parts of Africa to express The distance between Moscow and 42, two Russian built short and a history of fatal crashes involv- tion flight to try and increase its interest in buying it. Phuket is 7488 kilometres (4653 medium range aircraft. Its main ing Russian-built aircraft dating international sales. While Myanmar, Pakistan and miles). But it would be an ideal fit competitors are the Brazilian built Kazakhstan were also on its visiting for an airline servicing domestic Embraer E-Jet and the Canadian schedule, Thailand was not. Thai Thailand and regional routes. Bombardier CRJ. Sukhoi claims Thai Smile’s new Airbus takes off Airways International, for example, However, with Russian tour- the purchase price and operating has expressed no interest in buying ism in Phuket increasing by 57 costs of the Superjet 100 are con- THAI Smile, the new brand airline under Thai Airways Interna- any Russian-made aircraft. per cent, to 1,014,000 persons siderably lower than its tional, has taken delivery of its first A320-200. The new jet will However, there is a Phuket con- in 2011, up to fourth place from competitors. serve the airlines’ Bangkok-Macau route from this Saturday. nection through Orient Thai eighth in 2010 (Malaysia, China At last count, there were 122 Thai Smile plans to have 11 aircraft in its fleet by next year Airlines, which in 2010 signed a and Japan are ahead of Russia), Sukhoi Superjet 100s on order, 30 and increase this number to 20 by 2015. By the end of this year, memorandum of understanding to driven by continued increases in of them to Aeroflot and the rest to three new A320-200 jets will be delivered. buy 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100-95s air traffic between Russia and small airlines servicing Russian The new airline, which will still fly under the TG banner, to replace its aging McDonnell Thailand, the types of aircraft and nearby state destinations. No was set up to respond to changes in the regional airline industry Douglas MD-80s and four Boeing Russian airlines are using be- aircraft had been sold to any ma- that will be caused by the launch of the Asean Economic Com- 747s. Delivery was set for 2011- comes of some interest given the jor Western airline. munity in 2015. 2014. Orient Thai Airlines somewhat chequered history of Unfortunately for Sukhoi, it will Thai Smile will concentrate on some domestic routes and regularly flies to Phuket. Russian aviation. now have more difficulty in mar- key cities within a three-hour flight time of Suvarnabhumi Air- The airline certainly needs a The two Russian carriers fly- keting the Superjet 100 outside of port. The airline will focus on new travelers, especially younger replacement for the MD-80s. The ing to the island, Aeroflot (via Russia until the cause of the fatal people, tourists, businesspeople and government officials. average age of the six aircraft in Bangkok) and Transaero (direct) crash is determined. Of note, how- With ticket prices 10-15 per cent lower than THAI’s, its its fleet is 23.7 years, ranking use mainly Airbus and Boeing air- ever, is that Pakistan’s Indus Air advantage over rivals, especially low-cost airlines, is that pas- 52nd in the world of 74 airlines craft in their fleets. allegedly showed an interest in pur- sengers can collect air miles under the same system as THAI. still operating this type of aircraft. Transaero has no Sukhois in its chasing eight of the aircraft, the Thai Smile plans to offer passengers “a trendy, friendly, and The new (introduced for commer- 82 aircraft fleet. Aeroflot has been day after the Indonesian crash. worthy service,” managing director, Woranate Laprabang, said. cial use in April, 2011) relatively receiving the Superjet 100 since The other types of Russian air- cheap (USD35 million) Sukhoi air- 2011 and aims to acquire a total craft are the Illyushin, a turbo prop – The Nation 22 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 Boorman bores right to the end I HAVE recently read and re- washed away. The mountain viewed three rather grim novels tops lay hidden in mist.” and I needed a break, so I turned Here they face what had never to my old faithfully funny friend happened to them in all their jour- Charley Boorman. neys through Africa and Asia: the Back in 2004, Charley and and bedeviled by some howling threat of violence. actor Ewan McGregor rode 750cc errors. Cooktown in northern Charley is in a caravan of off- BMW motorcycles for 20,000 Queensland, for example, wasn’t road Yamahas, bashing through miles from London to New York, founded in 1895 by miners jungle-covered mountains, when via Russia and Alaska, and made a searching for tin. It was gold. they are stopped by a barricade BBC documentary and book called Still, as usual Charley has fun. and a machete-wielding gang de- Long Way Around. They followed He travels up the west coast of manded US$150 for passage. this with Long Way Down from Australia mainly by motorcycle – Suddenly there’s a lot of angry Scotland to BMWs, Triumphs shouting. Capetown. and Kawasakis – “For a moment I wondered if A year later, “These guys had interrupted by it would all kick off. These guys Charley took off weapons, but in our plane journeys in had weapons, but in our body on his own from a Spitfire and a armour and helmets we looked Ireland to Sydney, body armour and Cessna to like a bunch of stormtroopers using a widely helmets we looked outback cattle from Star Wars.” mixed bag of lo- stations, a snake The thugs back off. Days cal transportation like a bunch of farm, and remote later, they are stalled at a flooded in By Any Means. stormtroopers northern islands. river crossing and face a night- Now Charley from Star Wars.” At the snake time mob of violent drunks. appears on a farm, a grizzled Denied entry to Irian Jaya, the small appendix keeper tosses a Indonesian half of New Guinea, – Charley Boorman of a puddle-hop highly poisonous they fly off for more motorcy- journey from snake at him. The cling – this time aboard 1994 Sydney to Tokyo. It is, perhaps, snake hits him in the chest, as Road King Harley-Davidsons – in a journey too far. Charley nearly dies of fright, then Sulawasi. In Right to the Edge (Sphere, falls to the floor, motionless, By the time they fly to the London, 2010, 317pp), you get made of rubber. Philippines and link up with the feeling that there was no A boat trip to Papua New another club of Harley-Davidson PLANES, BIKES AND AUTOMOBILES: Forced to travel like a normal tourist, compelling reason to make this Guinea falls through, as do enthusiasts, Charley’s itinerary Charley Boorman’s latest book doesn’t live up to his previous adventures. journey, except for money. nearly all their boat trips, so has pretty much settled into the Charley is his usual lovable self, Charley and his camera crew fly tourist track. pumping. With the chute inflated, it was fantastic.” a shambling figure in paunchy t- to Papua New Guinea. The mo- So it goes through Taiwan. the instructor ran me right to the This journey often bored me, shirt, cargo shorts, long matted torcycling is magnificent. Then he’s off on another flight edge and pushed me off. The but it’s too early to swear off hair, scraggly goatee and a devil- “The country was stunning – north to Japan. Charley is so- next thing I know I was paddling Charley Boorman. ish gleam in his blue eyes. He is like the highlands in Ethiopia, bered by visits to Okinawa and the air with my feet, the exhila- A prospect is being floated always full of enthusiasm, his two only this was rainforest with Hiroshima but shakes off his ration of take-off stopping the that he will link up with Ewan main expressions being “Amaz- water tumbling in runaway riv- thoughts of wartime mayhem by breath in my throat. McGregor again to bike from the ing!” and “Incredible!” ers and palm trees soaked by paragliding from the foothills of I was floating. I was flying. I southernmost tip to South But you can become bored torrents that came down so hard Mount Fuji. was an eagle, a hawk, I was a America to the northernmost tip with an endless litany of them whole tracts of land had been “Now the adrenaline was hayabusa – a Japanese falcon – of Alaska: A Long Way Up. Saint John’s swan songs patches of sheer brilliance. The set starts with Fairy Tale Lullaby, an almost naive story of By Marc Mulloy pixies and goblins that appeared on his first studio album in 1967, THE late John Martyn is a and ends with one of his last per- musician’s musician and his al- formances of Over the Hill (with bums often included input from John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin the likes of Phil Collins, David joining him on Mandolin) per- Gilmour and Eric Clapton. formed at the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Starting as an acoustic “folkie” Folk awards, where he received in the 1960s, his later music included a lifetime-achievement award. jazz, blues and rock with progres- His output in the intervening sive and even funk elements, while years, though erratic, has constantly some of his songs in the 1980s relied on the strength of his live play- veered towards mainstream pop. He ing represented here by his workings died in 2009 leaving behind over 40 of favorites such as May You Never, years of great music all of which is or the rousing I’d Rather Be the reflected in Ain’t No Saint, a wildly Paschal Byrne of The Audio Devil from the mid 1970s. varied, well-packaged 4-CD collec- Archiving Company, sound quality This 312-minute collection tion, first released in 2008 to is simply outstanding. was released a year before John celebrate his 60th birthday. There are 61 tracks here, Martyn passed away in 2009, but Much more than a retrospective including one song from each of now stands as a testimonial to the on John’s career this is a high value his 22 studio albums, along with musician’s great talent. Whether release for his fans like myself as it rarities and out-takes and more you’re a John Martyn connois- is packed with out-takes and previ- than 30 previously unreleased seur or not, this release deserves ously unavailable live performances. recordings that range from over- four stars as the definitive Martyn Carefully mixed and mastered by extended experimental pieces to compilation. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 23 Janpim Aewpoo A GLEAMING black Mercedes As an astute businesswoman Benz pulls in front of the sales with a sharp analytical mind, office of Chic Condo in Karon. Janpen is an important part of the Janpim Aewpoo, in smart, light company’s success. gray dress, steps out from the “I love the challenge that driver’s seat and greets me. comes with each project, which Janpim, 36, is one of the island’s are all very different in nature. My successful young property develop- father-in-law gives us a location, ers who’s riding the success of the gentleman, who was impressed and we have to work out the form thriving real estate market here. with Janpim’s poise and brains, and concept of the property from Back in the 1970s, Janpim’s had two things in mind: to per- the ground up. Then comes the parents had a small construction suade her to work for him and planning, marketing and finance. business in Phuket Town, but she for her to meet and marry his son. When I worked in finance, it was was in no way interested in the His foresight proved correct, all about figures. Managing a real world of commerce at a young when Janpim eventually met his business is a whole new game, age. All that changed, when, son Vaiyavit, fell in love, and the which has its own contributing having finished her high school couple married in 2006. factors and problems to solve.” education, she embarked on a It just so happens that Vaiyavit’s Calling herself a “property course in finance at a reputable family runs a successful business, lady,” Janpim believes the future institution in Bangkok. Chalong Concrete, or CLC, that pro- of Phuket is in high-rise build- “I just thought that I might have duces construction materials. Now ings. The business here is lively, a better chance of getting a job if I joined by a capable Janpim, forming she says, with many big players had a degree in finance. During the a formidable team, they’ve set forth from Bangkok taking part. She course, however, I developed a developing various properties in also reveals that 98 per cent of liking for this field. Finance is all town. Their well-known brands are her clients are foreigners, with about analyzing the present so that large modern housing estates like Russian buyers leading the pack. you can predict the future, and the Phuket Topland (two branches) and When asked about environmen- whole thing fascinated me. From a Tawan Place in Bang Tao. tal concerns, that are an inevitable girl who was doing so-so in school, After much success in these part of over-development, Janpim I became one of the top students.” housing projects, the company admits that there are some foul Having obtained a degree in branched out into developing con- plays. The existing building regu- About Thai Gallery finance, Janpim went on to study dominiums, and built Good Condo lations, she says, are quite adequate business administration, adding an in the Gugu area, north of Phuket. and “it’s up to the authorities to take The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of MBA to her qualifications. After a CLC’s latest project, Chic Condo, a closer look and exercise tighter their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, few years working as a finance named by Janpim herself because control over ‘rogue’ constructions. often, for having made those contributions through successful social officer for Krung Thai Bank in “it’s easy to remember,” features “We still sell, we still make a and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some Bangkok she transferred to Phuket. smart apartments, complete with profit, therefore the property foreign language skills and an interest in interacting with different While at the bank in Phuket modern amenities. The project is market is still going strong,” she cultures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of Town, Janpim met a client who currently under construction and is says with the confidence of a expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. would change her life. The expected to be completed in 2013. savvy and fearless entrepreneur. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012

GREEN DAY: Vice Governor of Phuket, Dr Sommai Preechasin (in blue jacket) presided over the closing ceremony of the Greener Busines Asia, joined by Dr Sirichai Silapa-archa, Chairman of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, Vincent Jugault, ILO Senior Specialist on Environment and Decent Work as well as management of participating hotels and the Prince of Songkhla University. Photo: Dan Miles

SET THEM FREE: Robinson (Jungceyclon Branch) recently released turtles into the Andaman GIVING BACK: Real estate developers Sansiri PCL recently hosted a lunch at Holiday Inn Mai Sea as part of their current Corporate Social Responsibility inititiative. Khao with Phuket Media to promote the firm’s CSR initiatives.

A BEVY OF BEAUTIES: ThaiBev PCL's Chang recently partnered with Real Madrid and Barcelona to launch the Chang Road to El Clasico national football tournament. To read about the Phuket playoff results, see story on page 46. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

FUNNY MAN: Coco the clown helped Americans celebrate Independence Day at FUNNY MEN: The Punchline comedy stand-up comedians left Phuket laughing at their recent Holiday Inn show. From left are Jeremy HeadStart school. Photo: fotocom agency O’Donell,Brian Higgins and Paul Myrehaug. Photo: Marc Mulloy

HARD SAYING GOODBYE: Hard Rock Cafe Phuket held a private party to bid farewell to their popular GOOD CLEAN FUN: Prominent members of the PADI dive community gather in Patong as the GM Shabbir Godil who has moved on to greener pastures. Photo: Tony Pope - Island life photos. "Go Eco Phuket" project starts to gain momentum for its September 30th reef clean-up. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 27

through different mediums. Help make Phuket a cultural destination.This event is sponsored by the Phuket Gazette.

July 20, 7-11pm: Curry Fri- days Phuket July 6 - 8, from 5 to 10pm: 3-day We present Phuket Curry Fri- seminar on silk dress making days on every first and third Fri- This 3 day seminar will allow you day. Here is your chance to to create your own classic shift enjoy an authentic and lavish dress in Thai Silk. Join European Indian curry buffet every Friday. craftsman and designer Templeton “Chicken Tikka Masala”, very Dean, and learn how to create your hot “Mutton Vindaloo', succulent own silk garments. Machines, Kebabs, Goan fish curry and fabric and supplies are provided, so much more... all served with Nan a basic knowledge of sewing and a bread and Basmati rice. All you passion for clothing are all that is can eat for only 449 baht nett! required. Class costs 7,500 baht. Draught Beer by the glass: just (The dress you make retails for 50 baht nett. Special discounts more than the class costs.) For on beverages. Venue: Navrang booking, call 083-521 9993 and do Mahal India Restaurant at Karon something a little ‘Brit’ different. Sea Sands Resort & Spa. Time: For dates, times and locations con- 7 to 11pm. For reservations, tact: [email protected] please call: 076-286464, ext 4.

July 12, 6pm to 12am: Martini July 21, 12-3pm: Saturday Manicure Ladies Night @ RE Brunch @ Two Chefs! KA TA Saturday brunch at Two Chefs Free express manicure for ladies. friendship, Phuket-based artist Now in its ninth year, Cape This event is proudly sponsored Kata Center. Every Saturday we Free Martini for ladies on arrival, Robin Gillow and South African Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek by the Phuket Gazette and are setting up our brunch buffet, and 50 per cent off drinks list for artist Libby Harrison will be comprises four days of world- PGTV. filled to the limits with home-made everyone all night long. From 6pm showing their newest work. They class yacht racing and four delights. In our smoke house, we to midnight – DJ tunes till late. have known each other since their nights of magical, beachside par- July 19, 6pm-12:00am: Martini smoke all of our fish and meats teens and attended the ties at the luxurious Cape Panwa Manicure Ladies Night @ RE ourselves and in the bakery we July 13, 7-10pm: Indian Night at Johannesburg College of Art Hotel – all captured for interna- KA TA bake all our own bread. With very Les Anges, Royal Phuket Marina together. The exhibition's ocean tional TV broadcast to 140 mil- Free express manicure for ladies. well trained chefs and a Swedish Phuket’s best Indian buffet is related theme perfectly suits the lion households. Free martini for ladies on arrival, and head chef, we can promise you back with a new chef and a new duo's subject matter. Oceans apart The regatta is run over six 50% off drink list for everyone all that you won't leave hungry or menu. Special promotion @ just in life, the style of the work being classes, including cruising and night long. From 6pm to midnight thirsty. All this for only 395 baht, 449 baht. From 5-9pm. Buy one shown is very different and suits charter yachts. It's competitive, – DJ tunes till late. and if you add an extra 300 baht drink get one free! Reservations a varied audience. The exhibition high-octane racing for the seri- you can choose to drink what you recommended. Call Mr Murat on also offers a wonderful opportu- ous boats and fun courses around July 20, 7-11:30pm: Think Design want from our free flow 081-797 3364. nity to experience South Africa the islands for the less serious Magazine Art Dinner at Dedos alternatives. For more info, please and Asia in true colour. Gallery racers. The evening parties are This Think Design Art Dinner will visit W: twochefs.com. July 14, 7 to 8:30pm: open daily from 11am to 8pm. legendary. According to one com- feature local Thai artist Khun Exhibition Opening works by petitor, "It just gets better and Watcharin, combining six pieces Aug 2, 2012: Asarnha Bucha Robin Gillow & Libby Harrison July 18-22, 10:30 to 12:30am : better. It's my favorite. We're of Mr Watcharin's art with a Day – Public Holiday "Oceans Apart". Divided by an Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket very lucky to have such a regatta specifically designed dish and This full-moon day of the eighth ocean, yet linked through art and Raceweek on our doorstep." wine responding to and influ- lunar month commemorates the enced by the artwork itself. Each Buddha's first sermon to his first individual piece of artwork will five disciples after attaining Phuket Afternoon Computer Clinic be discussed and reviewed as the enlightenment more than 2,500 years dish is devoured. The objective ago. In Thailand this day is cel- Is Windows driving you nuts? Looking for a good internet connection? Need to know of these Art Dinners is to encour- ebrated as a public holiday and how and where to get your PC repaired, or your confounding questions answered? Drop age artistic cross-pollination of art many places will not serve alcohol. by the new Afternoon Computer Clinics, hosted by Woody Leonhard and Seth Bareiss. Bring your computer. Bring your questions. Bring your sense of humor and let’s see if we can solve your PC problems. Second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 1-3pm, at the Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. Sponsored by Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes and the Phuket Gazette.. Free Computer Clinics at: Sandwich Shoppe Chalong - July 11, 1-3pm Sandwich Shoppe Chalong - July 25, 1-3pm

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CANCER (June 22-July 23): are the most auspicious days to AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): picious time for recapturing ro- Spending quiet time alone have constructive conversations. Finances are well starred mance – an air sign who drifted will allow Cancerians to Finances fall under benevolent for those born under the out of your life earlier this year get to grips with what is astral conditions, with emphasis sign of Aquarius, with could take you by surprise. Those happening in their lives. There are on investments paying off more emphasis on assets being worth already committed have reason to signs that you will make sensible lucratively than you anticipated. more than you realized. There could see that their partner’s heart is in decisions if you rely on your intu- Wear the color aqua blue to en- be a tendency to cut corners in the the right place. ition, but this is not an auspicious courage a cool perspective. world of work, which will end up time to be influenced by others’ SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): costing more of your valuable time TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): opinions. Those with a birthday LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): Work matters are fore- later this month. In the realm of ro- Organization is the key to in the coming year are forecast to Life will be kind to those cast to be troublesome mance, a rebound relationship with success this week. get back on an even keel in the born under the sign of early next week. If this a fire sign may lead to more involve- Taureans are likely to be world of work. Libra until the middle of is due to another fire sign’s short ment than you had bargained for. sidetracked by situations arising this month. The stars advise that fuse, you are advised to keep a out of the blue, but the stars indi- LEO (July 24-Aug 22): your relaxed mood will put oth- calm countenance and not force PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): cate that energy could be wasted. Jealousy in the world of ers at ease and progress at work changes. The second half of July Another water sign could Where work is concerned, another work should be nipped in is highlighted to be smooth. This is the time to diversify interests lead you up the jungle path earth sign’s opinion may seem far the bud. The stars suggest is an auspicious time to recon- and take some calculated risks. this week. The stars ad- fetched midweek, but will be well that some Leos may be feeling that nect with people who you haven’t Where affairs of the heart are vise keeping your options open worth consideration. A family ob- others are being favored. This phase seen lately – an earth sign will concerned, meeting an earth sign where work is concerned. Those ligation this weekend turns out to will pass around the middle of June; particularly appreciate hearing can prove that opposites attract. actively seeking different employ- be more enjoyable than antici- keeping a strong focus on your from you. Lucky days for love Lucky days for finances are ment should wait until later this pated. Lucky days for finances achievements and capabilities is rec- are Wednesday and Thursday. Monday and Tuesday. month when the astral atmosphere are Monday and Tuesday. ommended in the meantime. Your will be more supportive. Where love love life benefits from a sprinkling SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): is concerned, positive thinking can GEMINI (May 22-June 21): of stardust this week. A relationship Dreams are highlighted to Your social skills are help put a relationship with an earth Catching up with old that has been flagging is forecast to have hidden meanings this strong until the middle of sign back on firmer ground. Auspi- friends this weekend could be reenergized. week. Those born under the month. Capricorns cious days for money matters are remind some Geminis that the sign of Scorpio who have been who are normally content to keep a Sunday and Monday. they have allowed life to grow stale VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): searching for answers should be low profile are forecast to find recently. The stars suggest that a fire Emotions can run high enlightened. Where relocation is themselves in stimulating situations. ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): sign blast from your past may ex- this week, particularly concerned, the stars are on your Meeting people with varied interests Thinking outside the box tend an invitation that will spark off where personal relation- side and an offer made by the should encourage you to expand allows Arians to see so- an exciting summer. Business is well- ships are concerned. The stars middle of the month will be well your horizons during the summer. lutions hidden from oth- starred until the middle of July, but indicate that Virgoans who are try- worth consideration. In the realm A water sign can be a good friend, ers this week. The stars indicate you are advised to remember that ing to leave the past behind could of romance, getting closer to an air but romance should be ruled out – that your ability to turn dreams money shouldn’t be the only moti- encounter some unforeseen ob- sign loses appeal when details of those seeking a partner will have into reality will bring respect and vation. Sparkling days for romance stacles. Tuesday and Wednesday this person’s situation are revealed. better luck with other earth signs. rewards. This weekend is an aus- are Wednesday and Thursday. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Save the planet, the bottom line TEN Phuket hotels recently cel- pus, Vice Governor, Dr Sommai ebrated the completion of an Preechasin said: “It cannot be environmental awareness and denied that the Andaman cluster and initiative training and advisory pro- Phuket island, has been regarded as gram, a laudable benchmark in the a strategic location in Thailand for latest private-public sector coop- tourism. Arrivals in Phuket reached erative effort to clean up the local approximately 4.5 million last year, hospitality sector’s image. and the top source markets have Dubbed the Greener Business shifted from Europe to markets Asia (GBA) Project, the first of two such as China, Australia, South planned phases was highlighted by Korea, India and Russia. a number of “Go Green” exercises, “However, to survive and main- seminars and workshops, held on tain our destination in the long run, the island between October 2011 the tourism industry should be de- and May 2012. veloped in a more sustainable The initiative was organized in manner and must be based on a collaboration with the Phuket pro- careful, coordinated set of planning vincial government, Phuket and development strategies to avoid Chamber of Commerce, Prince of environmental and social degrada- Songkhla University Phuket, the tion and their negative impacts.” International Labour Organization Dr Preechasin took this oppor- CUT POLLUTION, CUT COSTS: A GBA hotellier presents valuable knowledge to Phuket officials. Photo: Dan Miles (ILO) and the Japan Multi-bilateral tunity to talk about environmental Programme. issues affecting the island, outlin- we have to call for continuing sup- In addition to the V/Gov, Anakasiri, Assistant to the Presi- Participating hotels included ing various environmental problems port and committed cooperation from several more distinguished speak- dent of PSU and Dr Sirichai Club Med, The NAP Patong, Peach including waste management is- all stake-holder groups. . . Everyone ers took command of the podium Silapa-archa, Chairman of the Blossom, The Peach Hill, Andaman sues, water supply, coastal area and needs to work hand-in-hand in order – all keen to emphasize the impor- Phuket Chamber of Commerce. Cannacia Resort & Spa, Kata Palm coral reef degradation, as well as to stimulate a collaborative effort to tance and role of the GBA program Though varied in background and Resort, The Royal Phuket Yacht climate change resulting from glo- rectify these issues. . .We should in raising the environmental bar, expertise, all speakers shared a mu- Club, The Royal Palm Beach Front, bal warming. serve to promote better public aware- while sustaining growth in the tual tone: It is important that we Karon Beach Resort and Malisa “In order to better cope with ness on environmental issues and local tourism industry. work together to not only make a Villa and Suites. these problems resulting from the further seek efficient and effective Among them were Vincent difference in the degrading environ- In her opening remarks at expansion of tourism, which is fre- mechanisms, practical solutions and Jugault, ILO Senior Specialist on mental situation, but also in the GBA’s first phase closing ceremony quently cited as one of the major preventative approaches to save our Environment and Decent Work, bottom line of maximizing profit on June 30 at PSU’s Phuket cam- causes of environmental problems, destination,” she pleaded. 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SIGN HERE: Signature’s Tranquility Villa at night. The Allan Zeman effect: second act of its glittering shine, down on Andara has again set the gold stan- I recall, in the early days of the resort turned out to fit like a glove, Millionaires Mile. dard of performance. initial project launch, speaking to in terms of the client mix and mar- Andara’s second act, the 13 villa Looking at the historical Allan about his philosophy when ket experience. Rental pool ultra estate tagged as Signature, resales of Andara villas over the developing property and he had the revenue for the first quarter in launched some six months ago. past two years, there have been five poignant saying “always leave 2012 achieved a remarkable THERE is little doubt that the ef- Since then, five properties have been secondary transactions and all money on the table for the next growth factor of 50 per cent over fect Allan Zeman has had on Phuket sold, and two more are on offer. traded at well over 100 per cent of buyer.” That coda has proven suc- the same period last year. remains great bedside reading for What’s more notable is that pricing the acquisition price. Calculating cessful in retaining clients and Twinning ‘Brand Phuket’ and the success-oriented – counting remains strong with units ranging the cash on cash return on pur- keeping forward momentum. Allan Zeman has proved that the multi-million dollar villa sales beats from US$6.6 to 8.2 million. chase, annual appreciation for total Phuket is a small place and the island continues to be a draw card counting sheep any day (or night). In a sector which typically sees resales is up over 30 per cent. Any social circles of high net worth for the rich and famous. High net Zeman’s play is hard to fault average monthly take-up rates at .15 investor in today’s market who can individuals from places like Hong worth individuals are still in the especially when some are won- to .25 (meaning it takes four to six get that return, please take a place Kong is amazingly small. Whispers rink and the mid-term report card dering if Phuket has lost some months to trade just one villa) at the front of the line. about money made or lost can on Andara Signature is looking to spread like wildfire and the ultimate deliver its promise. marketing tools remain word of And as for the Hong Kong mouth and satisfied investors. entrepreneur’s commitment to the Added to the mix has been the local real estate trade, he’s opting attached hospitality-led product to build up the project irrespective ‘the residences’. Positioned more of sales, with a timeline of 24-30 as an investment return and us- months to completion. One can age model, there have been two only wonder what will be the next resales within the past year, with Andara-inspired project in Phuket? gains in double digits. Bringing in respected hotelier Bill Barnett is Managing Director of C9 Daniel Meury, after a long stint at Hotelworks and can be contacted the well known Chedi (now Surin), through W: C9hotelworks.com

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Other services then, Phuket Easy Stay has morphed from agencies. we provide for our customers is helping an idea to a successful website with 169 PG: Why do you think your website has them find cars or motorbikes, set up an properties for rent and sale. Mimi also plans been so successful in such a short time? internet or cable TV account, find clean- to add removal, gardening and maintenance MC: I think it is because we make our ing services, gardeners, plumbers, services to her website soon. customers happy. Word of mouth has handyman, pool maintenance and more. The Phuket Gazette sat down with Mimi spread because of PG: What are to find out what advice she has for people this and I whole- the common looking for a mid-range property in Phuket heartedly believe if problems right now. you care about your people have customers you will when looking Phuket Gazette: What’s the most be successful. for a short- popular type of property on your PG:What area is term rental? website? the most popular MC: In most Mimi Chalisa: Most of my customers who with your clients? cases, home are looking for a long-term rental want MC: We have owners are not single-bedroom homes with a garden in properties all over keen to rent EASY DOES IT: Mimi Chalisa is creating a buzz quiet areas of the island. Short-term rental the island, and also their homes for in the mid-range rental market with her customers usually want a bungalow with in Phang Nga less than six website phuketeasystay.com (left). a shared or private swimming pool. In province and on months. Many most cases, our customers are looking Koh Yao Noi island, but most of our home owners on Phuket want to find long- communicate with the home owners for properties between 10,000 and 30,000 properties are in Phuket Town and Chalong term tenants with minimal stress. This can because of the language barrier. This can baht per month. areas. We are expanding rapidly and hope also work to the advantage of the tenant as be very frustrating for foreigners’ trying PG: How is this low season going to reach 1,000 properties listed on our site some home owners offer discounts on to find property – and this is where we compared to last year? by this time next year. longer-term leases. help. MC: Obviously, because we had just PG: Why should people use your rental PG: What are the main problems PG: What do you hope you can achieve launched the website last year, this low service and not others in Phuket? foreigners have when looking for a in the next five years with your season has been much better for us as more MC: The feedback we get from people tells property? business? people have heard about our rental services. us that we are one of the few companies MC: The biggest problem is the language MC: Our goal is for Phuket Easy Stay to This low season I’ve helped more than 30 focused on the low-to-mid price range on barrier. Many of my foreign customers become the first place people go to online customers find their ideal home. the island. When you search online for also think that the English-language rental to look for properties in our market. PG: What is the first piece of advice you property in Phuket you will get a lot of websites may be more expensive than the give people searching for property? websites dedicated to the high-end market. Thai rental services. Also, some of my For anyone seeking accommodations in MC: They shouldn’t rush into a decision. We provide another option. customers say they have driven around Phuket, please don’t hesitate to visit W: Make contact with real estate agencies or We mainly provide properties for re- to find a property but then can’t Phuketeasystay.com 32 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY July 7 - 13, 2012 Another golden boy facing the elements “HELIOTROPISM” – now there’s Second, its appearance. With its a word to conjure with, but what huge deep orange flower heads does it mean? Don’t use big words and flame-shaped yellow petals if you don’t explain them. – yes, it’s another golden boy – Well, for the uninitiated, heli- the flaming helianthus is so akin otropism is a plant’s diurnal Of course, some plants detest to a floral sun that it was used motion, its capacity to slowly sunshine and do their very best to by the Mexican Aztecs as an and imperceptably turn towards avoid it. If these shade lovers are emblem of their solar deity. the sun. (Helios is the Greek sun over-exposed, they will, like fair- More recently, it has been cel- god, trope means turn in Greek). skinned people, literally get sun ebrated in a still-life painting by By doing this, a plant derives burnt. The result: scorched foli- Van Gogh, and a poem by Will- maximum benefit from the sun’s age and dried-out leaves. iam Blake. Third and last, the beneficent rays. There is even a But most plants in the tropics sunflower is – and here’s that cool-climate plant called the revel in the endless sunshine. word again – heliotropic. Its heliotrope, so named on account of One such plant is the sunflower leaves and buds turn from east its capacity to pivot both flowers (helianthus annuus). It is asso- to west in order to follow the and leaves towards the light over ciated with the sun for a range sun’s motion across the sky, and the course of a single day. of reasons. First, its name. thereby promote the life-enhanc- ing business of photosynthesis. As the botanical epithet (annuus) implies, the helianthus is Tip of the week an annual – but what an annual. It will, given fertile soil and plenty of sunshine, grow to two or even three meters in a single year. Pot luck The flat, heavy blooms, in GROWING your very own reality a mass of tiny, densely plants in pots, gives you the packed flowerets fringed by benefit of eating ultra-fresh golden yellow petals, are huge – vegetables untainted by up to a foot in diameter. Since it contact with pesticides. grows tall and straight, it is an ideal plant to command the back Herbs such as basil, SUN WORSHIPPER: Helianthus annuus follows the giver of light as it transits chives, spring onions and of a herbaceous border, or stand across the heavens. Photo: Maja Dumat. mint, are always a good in serried ranks at the front of a EGGPLANT. Photo: Richard North. option, but you can also try garden wall. of sunflowers – a sight to behold and, as Thais well know, they more substantial vegetables. Chinese kale (kai-lang), pak choi Just remember that it is, in here in Phuket. For, the helianthus make a delicious and nutritious and some varieties of lettuce should be okay, even some vari- common with all fast-growing is not only planted in local gardens snack. Little is thrown away: even eties of aubergine (eggplant) or okra. plants, a voracious feeder and for its massive visual impact, but the leaves and discarded flower Use a potting mix that is not composed solely of commer- will need plenty of phosphate-rich is also cultivated for its seeds. heads are used as cattle feed. cial compost. This has little nutritional value and should be fertilizer and regular watering to The flower heads – which That’s the beauty of plants: they supplemented by decent top-soil. give its brilliant best. And at its quickly turn to seed – produce an can be life-enhancing, gorgeous, Plant your veggies in containers with drainage holes (those very best, it has been known to oil, particularly rich in unsatur- and utilitarian – all at the same time. for water plants have none) and remember to water regularly, if reach eight meters in height – a ated fats, which, together with not excessively. If you are growing from seed, you can find giant among annuals. soy and palm oil, is used world- If you have a question or a garden packets in supermarkets or, even better, at the shop that Moreover, the sunflower is not wide as an ingredient in cooking. that you would like featured, you can specializes in fertilizer on Thepkasattri road, south of Super-Cheap. only beautiful but exceedingly The seeds are also made into a email him anytime at: useful. You may have seen a field bread that is popular in Germany [email protected]. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 34 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012

3-BED, 2-BATH HOUSE Properties IN CHALONG For Sale 2 storey detached house with small garden, 3 beds, 2 baths. Tel: 076-282308, 089-655 7480. Email: [email protected] RAWAI VILLA: PAY IN 10 YEAR LAND FOR SALE IN KATHU Near the British International School, 3 rai with public road ac- cess. 6 million baht per rai. Tel: 089-724 7211 (English). Email: julien@phuket immo.com

PRIVATE SALE OF For sale: 2 million baht; HALF A RAI 200,000 baht yearly pay- At Ao Makham. Land is located ment. Furnished, 300m opposite Port of Phuket and to the pier. Tel: 084-242 next to Bel Air Cape Panwa 8914. Email: rawai4@ Resort. Price 4.2 million. Tel: yahoo.com 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. LAND NEAR KATA CENTER LAND NEAR LAND FOR SALE Great location, road access, 5 MISSION HILLS OUTSTANDING Near the main road to Baan mins to Kata Beach and main SEA VIEW VILLA Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. road, 1,450sqm with title deed. 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 Contact Lychee. Tel: 081-891 9118. Email: honda.1437@ 3048 (Eng & German). yahoo.co.th LAND AT FARM FOR SALE LAND FOR CHERNG TALAY QUICK SALE 390sq wah, nice flat land, quiet NICE HOUSE 4 million baht, bypass road, 9m x area, Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 88SQ WAH near Laguna Home. Price: 6 mil- 27m. Tel: 089-729 6244. Email: Pa Khlok. 2 rai 32sq wah, [email protected] lion baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086- 60m wide. Chanote. Located 709 2933. For sale. Great value and lo- on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- cated in Nai Thon. Tel: 084- Muang Mai Rd. 11 km from KARON TOWNHOUSE CHEAP LAND FOR SALE Heroines' Monument. Price: 841 7921 (English). Email: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully Close to Phuket Interna- 7.8 million baht. Tel: 089-472 excellentseaviewproperty@ furnished, aircon, ADSL, car tional Airport. 4 rai, Chanote 9118. Email: honda.1437@ 5.7 rai palm, rubber planta- gmail.com parking. Price: 5.3 million baht. title. 3.8 million baht per rai. hotmail.com tion + house with electricity Tel: 089-594 0423. Tel: 081-868 7676. Email: and water. 12km north of [email protected] Phuket. 1km from Tasai HOUSES FOR SALE 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, D CONDO 1,KATHU PENTHOUSE KATA Bang Tao area, 1/2/3/4 bed- 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. Beach. Contact Penn: -29.94sqm, mountain view, For sale, 7th floor, sea view, 2 rooms for sale, fully furnished, Near Jomthong Village on 085-670 3393. Noel: 088- price 1,278,000 baht. bedrooms, 300sqm with ter- large pool, Sat TV, ADSL, nice Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. 442 9040. THIDA HOUSE -29.70sqm, mountain view, race, jacuzzi. Price: 16.5 million location, Chanote title. Tel: 090- Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: SALE 27 MILLION price 1,280,000 baht. baht. Tel: 081-828 0972. Email: 156 7927. [email protected] -29.79sqm, pool view, price [email protected] HOUSE FOR SALE IN 1,330,000 baht. BAAN PROMPHAN KARON TOWNHOUSE 2.5 floors, 5 mins to town, 2 -29.70sqm, pool view, price 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully FULLY FURNISHED RAWAI CONDO: PAY bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Good 1,365,000 baht. furnished, aircon, ADSL, car HOUSE FOR SALE IN 10 YEARS for stay! 2.85 million baht. Tel: parking. Price: 5.3 million baht. Contact Vutdy on 081-892 083-506 9155. Email: sumitra. Tel: 089-594 0423. 3709. [email protected]

KATA APARTMENT KATHU: LAND FOR Thai-style modern town- 1.5 RAI NEAR SALE LAGUNA PHUKET Building for sale with penthouse, house with land. Size: pool, restaurant. 16.5 million Near the British International 10.50m x 10.85m. 2 bed- 2,400sqm, Chanote title, School, 500sqm including road, baht. Tel: 081-949 0171. Email: rooms, 2 bathrooms with quiet location on a gentle [email protected] water, electricity and security. living room, dining room, slope, highest point of 3 million baht. Tel: 089-724 Chao Fah Garden Home 3 kitchen and car park. Single Pasak 8, easy access via Sell: 1 million baht, 100,000 PATONG BANGLA ROAD 7211 (English). Email: julien@ in Koh Kaew near BIS, 10 house on land size: 15m by public dead-end road. Tel: baht yearly payment, fur- XL shophouse for sale. Phar phuketimmo.com mins to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 10.85m. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- 089-875 9609 (English), nished, 200m to the pier. Tel: Lap bar building. Have a look, baths, 2 aircons. Nice living rooms with living room, din- 087-418 5924 (Thai). Email: 084-242 8914. Email: make an offer. Email: coco HOUSE & FURNITURE & kitchen room, car park, ing area/kitchen, terrace and [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, fully furnished. Ready to car park. Soi Mountain View 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In move in. 2.85 million baht Kathu Waterfall. Tel: 081- Chaiyapruek Village at Land & near Boat Lagoon. Tel: 081- 535 7585, 084-119 4262, Houses Park, Chalong. Good 541 2025. Email: c.junlarat 081-356 9754. Email: pee location and entrance from by- @gmail.com [email protected] pass road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084-627 7001.

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In Thanapa Park View vil- lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a carpark and a garden. Price: 2.4 million baht. Con- tact owner. Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: nana1225@ gmail.com July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE 30 RAI IN TOWN HOUSE IN KHAO LAK CONDO IN FOR SALE Flat land near Dowroong SUPALAI PARK School in Phuket Town. Tel: 081-691 2526.

VILLA PATONG-KARON Luxury sea view 4-bedroom villa, Chanote title. Asking for 25 million baht. Tel: 086-982 2888 (English & Thai). Fax: 076-374 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fully landscaped, 3 air con- 882. Email: prim_purdue@ on 1 rai land in Phang for sale. Near Seng Ho ditioners, telephone and yahoo.com For further details, Nga, 20km from Khao Lak. Bookstore in Phuket internet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- please see our website at Price: 7.5 million baht. Tel: Town. Studio, 30sqm, rooms, kitchen. Located awphuket.com 083-180 2143. Email: floor 15, sea view, aircon, near the Heroines Monu- [email protected] furnished. Price: 1.9 mil- ment towards Pa Khlok. 1 RAI LAND IN lion baht. Ready to move Land size is 53sq wah. 3 mil- PA KHLOK in July 2012. Tel: 089- lion baht (negotiable). Tel: 1 rai of flat land in quiet area PHUKET VILLA 472 9118. 080-520 2989. Email: edc9 with Chanote title. Looking for CONDO PATONG [email protected] quick sale at 3.6 million baht RAWAI LAND SALE (negotiable). Email: jase. KAMALA HOUSE 3 BEDROOMS, [email protected] 1,448sqm, in Suksan Complex FAMILY HOME Flat. Freehold, road and electric LEASEHOLD PATONG House, fully furnished, garden, IN GOOD LOCATION access, quick sale 6 million 18 years left, 300sqm, 2 bed- Spacious 3-bed, 2-bath family GOLF VIEW LAND parking, in complex, clean, quiet. baht. Tel: 086-478 0201. Email: rooms, office , 3 bathrooms, home close to Boat Lagoon FOR SALE Price: 3.9 million baht. Email: [email protected] aircon, furnished, sundeck, car- (Heroines). Aircon, western Near British International port, photos available. Price: [email protected] kitchen, garden, shared swim- School, 1,020sqm, fully ser- 3.75 million baht. Rent 32,000 ming pool, back road access to viced. 6.5 million baht. Tel: 089- SANSIRI DCONDO baht per month for 6 months New condo. 1km to beach, POOL VILLAS - RAWAI BIS, Loch Palm and Kathu. 724 7211 (English). Email: 2 adjoining units, sold sepa- rent. Tel: 084-716 0502. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fur- Urgent sale at 4.3 million baht [email protected] near Bangla Rd and Jung- rately or together 60sqm. ceylon, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully nished. Price: 4.4 million baht, (negotiable). Includes furniture Fully furnished with aircon. 60% finance, over 10 years, easy and friendly neighbors. Tel: 085- furnished. 3.9 million baht for Tel: 081-899 7202 (Thai). KAMALA HOTEL ROOM 42sqm and 3.8 million baht to buy. Tel: 083-641 9327. Email: 478 5028 (English & Thai), +61- HOUSE IN KAMALA Email: [email protected] 18 years left on lease. No [email protected] 40-892 8498 (English). Email: for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 kitchen, 2 pools, jacuzzi. [email protected] 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ Monthly fees 2,700 baht . Price gmail.com NEW CONDO: reduced to 850,000 baht. Tel: KAMALA HOUSE URGENT SALE 084-716 0502. FOR SALE NICE PLOT OCEAN-VIEW CONDO FOR SALE IN KATA Foreign-freehold ownership. 1- HOUSE IN PHUKET bed unit in well-managed VILLA 5 FOR SALE project. 96sqm. Fully furnished and equipped. Large living room and terrace, with adjacent swimming pool. Owner's store and parking. Very private. Great value at 9.5 million baht. No Normal price: 2 million baht. Near Phuket FantaSea. agents please. Tel: 089-652 For sale at special price: Price: 3.2 million baht. Ne- Near Layan Hill Estate. 1951 (English & Thai). Email: 1.45 million baht. Modern gotiable. Tel: 081-719 1041. (Manik-Bang Jo area). For sale. 2 houses on land. [email protected] style. 30sqm. 1 bedroom, 1 Email: teddykong0222@ Ready to build housing/ 1 ngan 89sq wah. Chanote pantry, Kathu, 3km to 46sq wah, furnished, 3 bed- hotmail.com pool villas. 1,400sqm. title, near mountain, peace- Patong. Full set of built-in rooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 Chanote title. Price: 7.2 HOUSE FOR SALE furniture. Ready to move in. ful and safe, 10 minutes OR RENT aircons, carpark. Only 3.5 million baht. Neg. Contact from the beach. 7.5 million Furnished. Contact Peter. million baht. Tel: 081-787 Two floors, 3 beds, 3 baths, fully PHUKET VILLA 5 owner on 080-520 2989. baht direct from owner. Tel: Tel: 084-054 5807. 7675. furnished. Located in Permsap VILLAGE Email: edc9designs@ 083-180 2143. Email: yaris. Villa. Close to monument. gmail.com [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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OFFICE FOR RENT Properties PHUKET VILLA 5 Cheap price, near Laguna, in- FULLY FURNISHED For Rent VILLAGE cludes furniture. Excellent lo- HOUSE cation! Tel: 081-787 9767. www.farang-handyman.com

QUIET AREA HOUSE LUXURY POOL VILLA Has all, near Laguna, live in resort setting, quiet. Price: 22,000 baht per month. Tel: 089-594 4067. 2-storey house 3 bed, 3 bath SURIN BEACH CONDO near Ao Makham. Tel: 081- 400m from beach. 2 & 3 bed- 892 4311. 20,000 baht/month. rooms with pool access. Min. For further details, please see 6 months rental. Tel: 081-835 our website at http://panwa 0158 (English). Email for de- green.weebly.com tails [email protected] For Sale. Price: 4.2 million baht. No agents!, not fur- RAWAI BUNGALOWS NICE HOUSE 1 aircon bedroom, near Ao nished, with 4 aircons, 3 Fully furnished, aircon, WiFi, IN CHALONG Makham Bay, free WiFi, 3km bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV, kitchen, 1+2 bed, quiet lo- from town, 1km to Panwa kitchen and car park. Be- cation. Price start at 8,000 baht Beach. Rent: 9,000 baht per hind Kajonkiet Internation per month. Tel: 086-279 0837. month. Tel: 081-892 4311 (En- School on Chao Fa West glish & Thai). Road, 5 minutes to Central POOL VILLAS Festival. For short or long FOR RENT LUXURY CONDO term rent, 16,000 baht per 1, 2, 4 bedrooms, fully fur- FOR RENT month. Call to see 087- nished, Bang Tao area, nice 270 9093. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, location. Tel: 090-156 7927. Single house (74sq.wah ) with poolside condo, fully fur- lovely garden for long term rent nished, available now. Tel: 084- NEW HOUSE IN in Soi Parichart, Land & 523 1714 (English). Email: TOWNHOUSE houses Park. It has 3 bed- PATONG IN KOH KAEW [email protected] Fully furnished modern house rooms and 2 bathrooms, 24 with 2 bedrooms, 3 bath- hrs security + clubhouse fa- PATONG STUDIO rooms. Spacious dining area, cilities. Price: 25,000 baht per 50SQM stylish open western kitchen. month or special price of 20,000 baht per month with- For rent long term: 25,000 baht Living room with balcony, full out furniture. Contact the per month, 14th floor, sea view, aircon. All extras: LCD, internet, owner. Tel: 081-867 6466 high standing, pool, park. Tel: satellite. Quiet setting. Tel: 084- (English & Thai). Email: 081-086 3586. 185 8536 (English). [email protected] PATONG, 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE AT PRIME For rent, fully furnished, in com- LOFT STYLE - KATHU PLACE VILLAGE plex, 6-month term: 23,000 Furnished, quiet, central loca- baht per month, 1-year term: tion. Good for running. 8,000 SEA VIEW, 2 BEDROOMS 20,000 baht per month. Email: baht/month. Tel: 086-664 5575 LONG-TERM RENT Quiet, clean building. Fully fur- [email protected] (English). Email: hkmsn@ 1-2 bedroom, furnished nished and great area, cable yahoo.com houses, beautiful garden, TV, WiFi. Rent: 32,000 baht per GROUND FLOOR Chalong area 10,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-892 8208. KAMALA HILLS PATONG 1 TO 3 month. Tel: 081-892 4311. Superb, economic 3-bed BEDROOM APTS SEA VIEW HOUSE ground floor apartment for rent WiFi, maid, big pool, security, FOR RENT in stunning setting in Kamala cable TV. Close to town. From BEACH HOUSE near Heroines’ Monument. Corner unit, 3 bedrooms, 3 Fully furnished, prime location for Hills. UBC, internet and park- 22,000 baht/month. Tel: 080- FOR RENT Furnished, aircon, 3 bed- bathrooms, fully furnished. long holidays & hostel business. ing space. Tel: 081-397 7598 052 8082 (English & Thai). rooms, cable TV, kitchen. 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089- Tel: 081-595 7986, 089-871 6599 (English & Thai). Email: Email: [email protected] Tel: 086-607 7493. 472 9118. (English & Thai). Email: phudit [email protected] [email protected] CONDO FOR RENT Chalong, Rawai, magnificent RAWAI BEACH FRONT ocean views, low season rates. POOL VILLA Tel: 086-144 7101. Email: Rawai, beach front pool villa. [email protected] For rent and sale. 3 bedrooms, Kamala. 48,000 baht per furnished, land: 1 rai. Contact month. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Siriporn. Tel: 089-649 9939. CONDO AT rooms. Western amenities. 2 ROYAL PLACE storeys with decks looking ORCHID KATHU out onto Kamala Beach. HEIGHTS Minimum 3-month lease. Stylish serviced apartments. Available now. Contact Jean. Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, Tel: 088-447 7631 (English). 2 bathrooms. Rooftop pool, Free Email: ayearlikenoneother@ WiFi. Also beachfront condo. gmail.com Tel: 081-892 0038. For further details, please see our website at www.orchidkathuheights- phuket.com SINGLE HOUSE FOR RENT KAMALA BEACH New houses, apartment for rent. 2 to 4 bedrooms, furnished, cable, WiFi, cleaning lady. All Condo at Royal Place included 15,000-20,000 baht per Project, Bypass road, oppo- month. Very quiet and safe. Tel: site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2fl, 084-716 0502. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, fully furnished (2 RAWAI POOL VILLAS aircons, washing machine, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, For rent in quiet area. Long refrigerator, TV, microwave, fully furnished with small term and short term. 3 or 4-bed cable TV, 24 security with garden, quiet area. Price: villas. Villas for sale at 7.2 mil- key card etc). Pls contact 15,000 baht per month. Tel: lion baht with 60% finance op- for more details. Tel: 089- 081-607 8567. Email: tion. Super deals on rentals in 469 1813, 086-476 9612. [email protected] June, July, August. Tel: 087-893 8747. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

CHEAP ROOMS LOFT STYLE - KATHU Property Property PATONG Furnished, quiet, central lo- Building Products & Services Services Wanted From 400 baht per night or cation. Good for running. 6,000 baht per month for a fan 8,000 baht/month.Tel: 086- room. From 600 baht per night 664 5575 (English).Email: LONG TERM RENTAL or 10,000 baht per month with [email protected] WANTED aircon. Quiet mountain location Rawai-Chalong Area, 2-3 behind Nanai Road (Hasib Pee bedrooms, with enough st- Road). Five minutes by bike to HOLIDAY orage and a big ga rage. F- downtown Patong. Free Wi-Fi, APARTMENTS enced property only. Includ cable TV, fridge. Fully furnished ing furniture.Tel:087-823 7 double rooms. Bar. Tel: 087- 371 (English).Email: holge 078 6379, 082-286 5171 (En- [email protected] glish & Thai), 084-625 2173 (English). Email: nanaisauna@ yahoo.com For further details, please see our website at Accommodation www.sunsetspatong.com Available Accommodation Household DETACHED HOUSE IN Near Kata Beach. Luxury holiday rental opposite Mom Wanted Items CHEAPEST ROOMS THALANG 3 b/r, 2 baths, modern design. Tri's Kitchen. Tel: 080-529 PATONG 6928. Email: bow.jariya@ Patongbeach.Tel: 087-896 On Thepkrasattri Road, 15 min- gmail.com Please see WANT USED 5219, 084-053 4365 (English utes to Surin and Bangtao details at http://junglepara GORGEOUS FURNISHINGS & Thai), 086-002 6443. Email: Beach. 20,000 baht per month. disephuket.com/ Special JUNGLE BEACH I've just moved to a new house and stri [email protected] Minimum of 6 months.Tel: 081- HOUSE am looking for used but nice: 1) 958 3421 (English & Thai).Email: weekly and monthly prices Available from 28 th until 30 Home office: desk, chair, etc. 2) [email protected] are available! th August. 12,000 baht. Living room: couch, chairs, tables, 400 BAHT/DAY, Email:travellingbrenda@ carpet. 3) Kitchen counter-top 10,500 BAHT/M hotmail.com piece or butcher block. Etc. APTS SPECIAL PRICE: CONDO FOR SALE/ Email: mjlucare [email protected] 8,500 BAHT RENT RAWAI Furnished aircon studios 30- 50sqm. Special rate from Holiday MATTRESS, ETC 8,500 baht incl WiFi, maid Need to sell urgently king-sized service, kitchenette. Rooftop Homes & Villa mattress. Good quality, excellent pool.Tel: 086-282 6221 Rentals condition. Also TV cabinet & (English)For further details, fans. Email: w_masoet@yahoo. please see our website at co.uk www.chalongapartment.com Rawai Beach, 1 bedroom, 1 LOOKING TO BUY Looking to buy beachfront Household bathroom, aircon, WiFi, 56sqm, good price for long house with Chanote. Email: CCTV, pool, car/motor rent. term, nice/clean, 300 Services LOFT STYLE FLATS [email protected] Tel: 088-180 0351 (Khun Pan). - KATHU meters/ beaches. Tel: 086- Email: rawai4@ yahoo.com 112 1477 (English & Thai). Email: rawaireservation@ yahoo.com LUXURY POOL VILLA FOR RENT APARTMENT Located just outside Laguna, FOR RENT this new 3 bedrooms pool villa Patong Tower, long term, APARTMENT W/CAR is available for long and short SELL YOUR fully furnished, wireless & M'BIKES term rent. For more Information PROPERTY/BUSINESS internet,Truevision, 2 bedrooms, fully fur- please call : 081-891 1826, Sell your property, business, cable.Tel: 076-344 922. Secure, great location for nished, hot shower, aircon, 081-891 1826(English), 081- and boat with us for 1%, rent Email: [email protected] exercise. Long-term rental. satellite TV, internet, car 891 2926 (English & Thai). for 3% commission.Tel: 081- For further details, Please 9 to11,000 baht per month. park. For sale: furniture and Fax: 076-238 940. Email: 787 9767. For further details, see our website at Tel 086-664 5575. Email: car (Daihatsu Mira) & 2 [email protected] please see our website at www.bluewater phuket.com [email protected] motorbikes(Honda) www.farang-handyman.com 100,000 baht. Tel: 087-265 0652 (English). Email: WATERFRONT HOUSE [email protected] At Chalong, one bedroom, fur- nished. Daily/weekly/monthly Classified Advertisements rental.Tel: 081-677 1641. BUDGET RENTALS Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. Luxury pool villas. Have every- Then hand it to any of our agents. thing, near Laguna. Daily/ SURIN BEACH: weekly. Tel: 089-594 4067. HOUSE & GARDEN 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets – fully |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) fenced c/w large garden. PHUKET HOME RAWAI HOUSE MAINTENANCE FOR RENT Outdoor kitchen and living Renovations, house repairs, |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 2 bedrooms, master aircon. area. Tel: 075-664600, 086- Friendly area, must view. 9,000 941 0410. Email: here@fast painters, tilers, electricians, baht per month. Tel: 089-592 mail.fm Website: Please see plumbers, carpenters, con- struction. Fluent English- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 8905. Email: wbramley2000 website & link to photos at @yahoo.co.uk see.rental.here.fastmail.fm/ speaking boss. Free quotes given. Contact Rin. Tel: 084- 193 5124. Email: phukethome |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| SURIN BEACH: KAMALA BEACH [email protected] HOUSE & GARDEN HOUSE OR APT 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets – fully Private, quiet, 2 bedrooms apart- fenced c/w large garden. ment: 2,000 baht/night. Or 1 bed- FARANG |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Outdoor kitchen and living room house: 1,700 baht/night. HANDYMAN area. Tel: 075-664600, 086- Kitchen, European bath, aircon, Clear communication, all types 941 0410. Email: here@fast cable TV, DVD, ADSL and pool. of work on time and done right! mail.fm Website: Please see Tel: 076-385909, 087-277 5216 Tel: 081-787 9767. Website : website & link to photos at (English). Fax: 076-385909. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| www.farang-handyman.com see.rental.here.fastmail.fm/ Email: [email protected] 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. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 38 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012

SALES STAFF NEEDED URGENTLY A Phuket Town gallery is look- ing to hire a Thai national with excellent spoken English and organizational skills. Good salary given.Tel: 086-509 7510 (English). Fax : 076-223 677.Email: simon@colonial- connection.com

VARIOUS SALES & MARKETING Sales and marketing roles. Native English speakers or other nationals with fluent En- glish-speaking skills. A proven track record in sales is a must. Send CV & recent photo to Email: careers@pp- intl.com

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Female, caucasian native, English-speaking teacher with experience to teach THAI STAFF WANTED class of 10-12 children, ages (COOK) 2-6 years old, 8-4 years old. Cook needed, can make Thai Monday-Friday.Tel: 080-624 and European food. Please 7060.Email: buds.span@ contact Carla.Tel: 081-968 yahoo.com For more informa- 5963.orEmail: tion visit our at www.buds- [email protected] phuket.com

CONDOMINIUM FRENCH DELI GENERAL MANAGER BUTCHER The Sands Condominiums is Good experience, speaks looking to appoint an experi- English, serious and hard enced and qualified leader to worker, looking for work.Tel: manage the common area facili- 082-517 0544.Email: rex- ties and services, with the fol- [email protected] lowing qualifications: – Capable of leading a company VILLA MANAGER with hands-on management Must speak Russian and En- – Familiarity with the functions glish. Tel: 080-879 6058 of a condominium Send your CV to Email: – Experience in accounting and [email protected] budget management – Experience in property sys- SALES & INTERIOR tems, operations, maintenance DESIGN and management Oriental Living Interiors – Experience in leading a team Phuket is looking for bright of employees and motivated staff: 1 Sales representative, Russian; 1 – Excellent spoken and written Admin/Sales staff, Thai; 1 De- English.Please send cover letter, signer, Thai. Please call for an CV, current and expected sal- appointment.Tel: 076-325 ary, and job references.Email: 419,081-400 4678. Email: [email protected] [email protected] JOBS FOR HOTEL For further details, please see WORKERS our website at http://oriental- Hiring reception & house- living.net keeping positions now. Expe- rience preferred. Tel: 085-159 STAFF WANTED 7400 (English), 086-902 8566 1 chef and 2 waiter staff (English & Thai). Email: PROJECT MANAGER / PLAY GROUP wanted for restaurant bar in dshumny @yahoo.com SALES English-speaking Russian per- Karon. Good salary, bonus. All year round work. Must JAPANESE STAFF ASSISTANT Male 25-30yrs, Civil Engineer son wanted for playgroup. Must THAI STAFF WANTED or related field. Proficient in enjoy working with young kids. speak English, friendly per- Wedding coordinator: BRANCH MANAGER Work on shift schedule, can English & AutoCAD. Willing to Tel: 084-442 3671. sonality required. Tel: 085- Japanese female, good Salary 20,000 baht + speak English, with cus- learn about products, travel & 655 9008. English and computer excellent commission tomer service. Good salary sales. 2 years minimum expe- PHILIPPINE STAFF skills. Sa-mer Wedding & benefits. Tel: 081- with bonus. Office in Patong. rience preferred. 20,000 baht WANTED RECEPTION STAFF (Boat Lagoon). Email: 823 4627, 085-782 Contact Carla.Tel: 081-968 +benefits and sales commis- Good salary, good English. Responsible Thai female [email protected] 1200. Email: 5963, or send your CV to me sions. Send CV.Tel: 076-304 Contact Carla. Tel: 081-968 needed for reception at Patong Please see our website ying@phuket at the link above.Email: 307, 081-823 9448 (English). 5963. Email: cc@bayshore hotel. Monthly salary: 12,000 at www.sa-mer.com pooltables.com [email protected] Fax: 076-304 306. projects.com baht. Tel: 081-892 1621.

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE Experienced English speaking sales representa- tive required to join existing team at Club Mangosteen. Must have experience in fly buy / in-house or cold line sales within the holiday ownership industry. Excel- lent package available for the right candidate, includ- ing first month housing al- lowance, visas, work per- mit etc. To arrange an inter- view or for further informa- tion, call David at 076-289 399, 083-643 5949 (En- glish). Fax: 076-289 389. Email: club@ mangos- teen-phuket.com For fur- ther details, please see our website at www. mangos- teen-phuket.com

SEO SPECIALIST • 2-3 years experience in demonstrating website & SEO improvement for client sites • Wordpress CMS system ENGLISH- • Both on-site,andoff-site, SPEAKING VILLA SEO work MAID • Working knowledge of Good salary with accom- HTML, CSS, and PHP coding modation and benefits. will be beneficial Contact HR. Phuket Vil- • Good English (written) 30- las & Homes Co.,Ltd.Tel: 50,000 baht salary depend- 076-527 633. Email: hr @ ing on experience.Tel: 076- phuketvillasandhomes.com 324 184 , 089-874 0040. WANTED: PROJECT CAR RENTAL CO. Please send your CV to OAKMEADOW INT'L MANAGEMENT Is hiring 2 receptionists and [email protected] SCHOOL Person or company that has drivers. Basic English required. We are looking for a qualified Thai experience in project manage- Thai nationals only. Office is in FEMALE AND MALE female teacher.Tel :076-521 550, ment. Good salary for a person. Boat Lagoon. Please contact CREW WANTED 084-847 0732(English).Email: A company can give a quota- Khun Nui at Tel: 081-970 on live-aboard 60ft yacht based [email protected] tion. Tel: 081-968 5963. Email: 5204. or send email to info@ at Phi Phi. Tel: 081-891 9726 [email protected] mobilecarrent.com (Thai), 082-839 7701 (Eng). TOUR GUIDES NEEDED For popular speedboat char- ter and events company. Thai nationals only. Tel: 076- 383125. Email: info@coral seekers.com

SHOWROOM REPRESENTATIVE Showroom in Panwa. Ability to Speak English, Artistic back- ground a plus. Have transporta- tion. Tel: 081-927 4954. Email: [email protected]

SALES MANAGER MOUNTAIN BIKE EZYSTAYS CO LTD REQUIRED TOUR LEADER Ezystays (Travel Club), lo- Thai national. Must have a good Seeking more bike guides to join cated in Patong, is looking command of spoken and writ- our growing team. Must speak to recruit a Thai Admin As- ten English. Proven sales expe- good English, be passionate sistant for its busy sales rience and own car. We provide about biking, and be a Thai na- office. Candidates must full training, generous basic tional. Tel:087-263 2031. Email: have a good command of salary and unlimited commis- info@amazingbiketours the English language and sion potential and bonuses. Car thailand.asia be able to work efficiently expenses and fuel paid. Work- with Word and XL, and ba- ing 5½ days with generous THAI LADY sic knowledge of ac- holidays. Please send CV to Live in to take care of house counts. Salary is nego- [email protected] and give massage to farang. tiable depending on expe- 14,000 baht/month. Age 35- rience. All applicants must JOBS FOR HOTEL 50, speak English. Email: apply with a cover letter [email protected] and CV in English with WORKERS photo. We offer an excel- Hiring reception & housekeep- lent working environment ing positions now. Experience TELEMARKETING and a 5-day work week. preferred. Tel: 085-159 7400 STAFF WANTED Tel: 076-341 421. Email: (English), 086-902 8566 (En- Thai staff only, good salary and [email protected] glish & Thai). Email: dshumny bonus. Tel: 081-270 1370. Email: @yahoo.com [email protected]

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RESTAURANT Articles Wanted Articles For Sale FOR SALE GASTONE PIZZERIA Established restaurant located RESTAURANT FULL-SIZED USED in the heart of the island cur- SONY PS3 rently serving breakfast, lunch BATH WANTED EXTENSION Used for only 2 months, 2 re- HIX HEAT PRESS and dinner. Just completely Looking to find an old plastic or LADDER WANTED mote controls, English manual, DUAL PADS renovated with new kitchen, stone full-sized bath to use in a Used 20 to 24 foot (6 to 7 1 HD World Cup football & 1 I am selling my Heat toilets, private roof top terrace pet washing parlor - something meter) ladder wanted to ei- HD action game; 12,000 baht Press Made in USA, very etc. Two connected shop large enough to put big dogs in ther rent or purchase. Tel: or best offer. Call or email for ap- highly used (about 60 t- houses on main road. 40+ seat the wash them. Please email 081-797 2110. Email: iolare pointment. Contact Eric or shirts), like new. I bought dining area with room for ex- [email protected] @yahoo.com Fon. Tel: 076-219061, Fax: it in Bangkok. Paid For sale: new Italian pizza pansion. Huge owner apart- with photo 076-214803. Email: jairak@ 125,000 baht, selling restaurant at Kata Beach. ment above could easily be phuket.ksc.co.th 60,000 baht. Tel: 076- Fully equipped with latest- 283004, 086-742 3437. converted into rooms for rent or generation pizza oven, great Audio/Video Equipment Email: joelvdo@hotmail. otherwise. Must see, ready to location, attractive price. com move in. Owners relocating. Contact Claudio. Tel: 081- FURNITURE AND Contact us for details and pic- OTHER ITEMS 270 9698 (English). Email: tures. Price: 15 million baht. [email protected], SOKEN SURROUND GERMAN STEREO Wooden frame "L" sofa Tel: 081-956 3166. Email: www.restaurantgastone SYSTEM SYSTEM with mustard color uphol- FURNITURE AND MORE [email protected] phuket.com Furniture, sofa, TV and book- Amp + 5 powerful speakers, stery. 16k. Modern glass Soken AMP & 5 speaker case, chairs, lamps and more. crisp treble & solid bass. chandelier 5k. Huge silver surround sound, solid bass. All in good condition. Please BAR FOR SALE Paid 15,000 baht, sell 7,500 Cost 16,000 sell 8,000 candelabra 5k. All in excel- call or email for photos. Khun Patong, Soi Tiger. 14- baht. Tel: 082-283 8902. baht. Tel: 082-283 8902. lent condition. Standard GUEST HOUSE: Arno. Tel: 087-827 4991 (En- month lease from July 1. Email: IIBC.web@gmail. Email: IIBC.web@gmail. Lamp 1,500. All reduced for PAY IN 20 YEARS glish). Email: arnyfirst@ Rent per month: 36,000 com com quick sale. Email for pho- tos at beijingmarcher@ hotmail.com baht. Sale: 1.8 million baht yahoo.com (neg). Tel: 085-472 4427 (English). Email: thai_ Bulletins NEW INVICTA [email protected] COFFEE TABLE WATCH FOR SALE Bamboo coffee table for sale. Very large Invicta Men's Excellent condition. 110cm SPONSOR A CHILD 6913 Corduba Collection RESTAURANT Rawai beach, sell: 9 mil- square with inset in center (for Interceptor Chronograph FOR SALE lion baht, land 400sqm, 6 The Phuket International flower decoration, etc). 10,000 Blue Polyurethane watch, bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, Women’s Club is a volun- baht ono. Email: beijingmar comes with box and guar- 300m to the pier. Tel: 084- teer organization raising [email protected] funds for educational antee. Tel: 076-319699. 242 8914. Email: rawai4 scholarships. We rely Email: sunparasol@g @yahoo.com mail.com on the goodwill of donors 7KW. 3-PHASE and sponsors – small WATER PUMP and large. If you would CEMENT CONCRETE PLANTS like to put something Only 250,000 baht, beau- back into the community FREEZER, FUGE For sale, 21 rai and 136sqm TABLE tiful decorated, 100sqm, (factory space+machinery 5 in which you live, contact space plus 2x2 upper us to find out more about Sanden freezer, excl cond, rai). Can be operated on im- floors for living or storage. mediately adjacent streets giving a prize or being a 8,500 baht. Fugeball soc- Rent: 50,000 baht per sponsor. Contact Carol. cer table, as new, 10 baht Thepkrasattri, Mai Khao, month, 1km east from Phuket. Contact Chanakrit. Tel: 087-417 8860 or con- per game, 35,000 baht. Heroines Monument. Barely used (10 hours). Tel: 081-738 7099. tact Sue. Tel: 087-277 Tel. 086-283 9100. Tel: 081-892 2419 (En- Have 2 units for sale. Price: 6948. For More informa- glish & Thai). Email: 15,000 baht each. Contact tion please email us to [email protected] [email protected] Margy on 089-908 7486. CHINESE TEA BAR HOTEL: Quality Chinese tea for sale. PAY IN 15 YEARS Contact Peter to arrange a free 800SQM tea tasting. Tel: 082-278 1575. HOME AND OFFICE On the main ChaoFa-East Road, one large building with 3 rooms, living room, kitchen, Business 1 bathroom, 1 office, ready to Opportunities work and live in, another build- ing with 3 offices, showroom, Rawai Beach. For sale: 2 bathrooms, large parking 15 million baht. Land + plot and garden, aircons and LEASE building, 9 bedrooms, ADSL, 7 years renewable N&N FASHION SHOP 100m to the pier. Tel: contract. Lease: 40,000 baht Viset road, Rawai. Full equip- 084-242 8914. Email: ra per month. Sale: 2.5 million ment with LED TV and cloths, [email protected] shoes, accessories included, baht.Tel: 076-374760, 088- very good condition. Tel: 081- 768 1260 (English), 085-690 728 6759 (English), 081-573 0038 (Thai). Email: fepigada@ BEACH BAR & 2036 (Thai). yahoo.it RESTAURANT, PHI PHI HOTEL For sale on Phi Phi island. FOR RENT/SALE Buy for: 1.7 million baht or be- SHOP RENT/SALE, 28 rooms + 2 shops + big res- come a partner without in- BANGLA ROAD taurant in the heart of Patong vesting and rent the land for: near beach. Rent/key money 100,000 baht per month. 3 million baht plus 150,000 a Crowded area in Loh Dalum month. Sale: 9 million baht. bay, 3 staff rooms and tattoo Tel: 086-943 4447 (English). shop included. Contact Wing: Email: hollywood-beach@hot 081-091-7196 (Thai), Oa: 087- mail.com 041-5003 (English). Email: [email protected]

New shop in great loca- SHOP FOR RENT - tion, near KFC and 7- BANGLA ROAD BAR FOR SALE, Eleven, 40sqm, 3 years Great location, near KFC and PATONG on lease: 100,000 baht 7-Eleven, no key money. Rent Fantastic looking bar (has ev- per month. For sale: 1.5 only 35,000 baht per month. erything) on hotels route to million baht. For rent: Contact Mark. Tel: 080-141 and from the beach (good lo- 390,000 baht deposit + 6040. cation), huge potential. No 130,000 baht per month. key money. Rent: 25,000 Contact Mark. Tel: 080- EUROPEAN baht, must see. Sale: 1.6 mil- 141 6040, 085-591 6605. PARTNERSHIP lion baht (neg). Call for more Offer from now: BKK-HKT. Email: hmthailand@ya information. Tel: 080-530 7798 Email: adventuraintern@hot hoo.com (English & Thai). Email: lyn mail.com [email protected] July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Business Products & Services Club RETIRED USA MD SEEKS Memberships COMPANION Available Retired American doctor seeking companion. Age 55+, no marriage. Must BLUE CANYON FAMILY speak some English or MEMBERSHIP French. Preferably can Full life time. 900,000 baht or drive. Seeking only good best offer. Transfer fees in- company and friendship. cluded. Tel: 081-893 3462. Please send your interest Email: [email protected] to email: drbobr@yahoo. com

PCC MEMBERSHIP PCC membership for 600,000 baht, including Pets transfer fee. Please send text message or email. Tel: 086-942 0242. Email: ARE YOU LOOKING [email protected] FOR A NEW DOG OR PUPPY? Computers

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2ND HAND SOLAR SEA RAY 44DB 2007 PANELS New and secondhand solar PV panels for sale. Siemens 50W made in USA and Solarex 53W made in Australia. Tel: 084-711 2744 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected]

Mint condition, low hours, DIVE SPEEDBOAT see to appreciate. Twin Custom built Speedboat espe- Cummins Mercruiser T- cially for diving. 24 divers, 35 460Hp. Loaded with op- people max. Fiberglass, 15 tions & electronics. Price: meters, 3 Honda engines, 225 HP 18.9 million baht, nego- with only 400 hours. Side entry tiable. Tel: 081-374 8734 and exit doors, International Sur- (English & Thai). Email: vey, Radio – all in excellent con- [email protected] dition. Must see; ready for busi- ness. Tel: 084-188 4544. Email: [email protected] SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE KARNIC2250 36ft, 29 passengers, 2 Yamaha WALKAROUND (2002) 200Hp engines built by Yamaha New Suzuki 175Hp (2009) with engineer, fully equipped for 200hrs, chart plotter, fish finder & work. 1.2 million baht. Tel: 086- VHF, offers on 1.4 million baht. 144 7101. Email: marinepower Contact Alan. Tel: 084-842 6146. [email protected] www.boatshedphuket.com

SOLUTIONS TO THIS WEEK’S Cryptic URGENT SALE PVC/HYPALON ABSOLUTE BARGAIN 5.6m Hypalon Rib (never used) JET-SKI FOR SALE DINGHY REPAIRS Crossword with new galvanized trailer. Yamaha ZX cruiser. High quality, economic and Must sell. 400,000 baht. Tel: 1,852cc. Year 2010. Only prompt inflatable/grp repairs. 080-595 4247 (English). Email: 30m use, new condition. See our locally built. HD deep V [email protected] Tel: 090-156 7927. RIBS. Superb performance, price and quality. Tel: 080-349 BOAT CREW WANTED 5462 (English), 084-995 6669 (English & Thai). Email: kajoda Looking for experienced crew for BOAT FOR SALE [email protected] 6 months to cruise Phuket / 36 feet, fiberglass with fly Borneo / Phuket on comfortable bridge. Teak decks, elec- GLACIER BAY CAT Fully equipped. 10m yacht. 20m trawler yacht. Tel: 082-806 tric marine toilet. Email: Fishing or dive offshore, like new Only 775,000 baht. kmdel 9104 (English). Please send CV [email protected] condition, new parts, trailer. Tel: [email protected] to [email protected] 087-897 9192.

SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE 950,000 baht. Fiberglass, two Looking for a boat? 200Hp Yamaha outboard en- gines. Ideal for diving and tours. See more classified ads Tel: 081-894 2124 (English). Email: klaus@h2osportz at www.phuketgazette.net phuket.com 44 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012

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

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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. July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Moans, malpractice and onto Maggotts money. was introduced to tame speeds In 2004, Bernie offered through the mighty Woodcote Cor- £260,000,000 over three years in ner. There was a major redesign return for unanimous renewal of the between the 1990 and 1991 races, VETTEL knows how to celebrate then current Concorde Agreement. transforming the ultra-fast track victory, but he is a bad loser. After After many negotiations all the into a more technical one. in 1994, the race at Valencia, he said the safety teams agreed until December 31, many Grand Prix circuits were car which took away his lead was 2012. But it is now urgent to con- modified to reduce speed, and the not needed. Vettel (and Grosjean) clude a new agreement. Abbey kink became a chicane. retired because the Renault alterna- So a strong captain is needed, The entry from Hangar Straight tor failed. Renault has no answer and while other names have been into Stowe Corner was modified yet as to why they failed, but the touted, no-one in 1995 to two cars had different faults. Un- has yet make it less less the alternators failed because of emerged to dangerous and their time behind the safety car, take-over challenging. Vettel has little cause to whinge. Bernie’s role. Red Bull Vettel’s comments were exacer- Returning to looked fright- bated by Helmut Marko who said man banker who took bribes from cuits. A corruption scandal could this weekend, eningly strong “Vettel was too far ahead and so the Bernie Ecclestone in connection scupper sponsorship deals, with the deserted at Valencia and field was brought back together.” with BayernLB’s 2006 sale of F1 sponsors already suffering in the glo- 1943 bomber must fancy This hints at Red Bull feeling that shares to private equity. bal economy. It could also endanger airfield was their chances at they are the paddock’s target. Gribkowsky says Bernie bribed government subsidies if it becomes used for an im- Nigel Mansell gives Ayrton Senna a lift Silverstone. Who is Helmut Marko? Since him, and Bernie says Gribkowsky a national Cause Célèbre. promptu 1947 back to the pits after his win in 1991. But the 3.7 2005 he has been advisor to the blackmailed him. This has led to a The 2013 Concorde Agreement race. In 1948 mile lap race is Red Bull Racing F1 Team. From review of Bernie’s affairs both by Her is a contract between the the RAC leased the airfield. Their first wide open. It’s the British GP, so 1999 he has overseen the Red Bull Majesty’s Revenue & Customs and Fédération Internationale de two races were held on the airfield’s expect rain. I think it will not driver development programme, The Serious Fraud Office. The pri- l’Automobile (FIA), the Formula runways, with long straights sepa- change the leading group. which inter alia nurtured Sebastian vate equity firm has been reducing One Teams and the Formula One rated by tight hairpin corners. Practice will be at 7pm Saturday with Vettel. He is a doctor of law who its F1 interest, and may itself have a Administration. It agrees the terms For the 1949 meeting, racing the race at the same time on Sunday. owns two Austrian Hotels. case to bring. F1 requires Sponsors, by which teams compete and switched to the perimeter track. Shown live at the GreenMan, Chalong. Gerhard Gribkowsky is the Ger- Governments, Fans, Teams and Cir- share television revenues and prize For the 1975 meeting a chicane Wimbledon hits the heights WIMBLEDON enters its final stages over ter-final he will play the winner of Jo sister’s early exit. Serena knocked out the weekend. The tournament has once Wilfired Tsonga and Philipp Kohlschreiber defending champion Petra Kvitova 6-3 7-5 in again been cursed with the British in the semi-final. the quarter final to set up a semi-final date summer affecting play. The women’s singles tournament is already with Victoria Azarenka. The other semi-final Andy Murray, who usually gets clash involved Angelique Kerber center court, played his fourth round versus Agnieszka Radwanska. on number one court against Marin Number one seed Maria Sharapova Cilic on Monday and due to rain stop- was knocked out in the fourth round ping and starting play, he didnt finish by Sabine Lisicki. until Tuesday afternoon. The rain The semi-finals were scheduled didn’t affect Murray’s game too to be played on Thursday July 5 and much as he defeated Cilic 7-5 6-2 the final on Saturday. 6-3 to set up a quarter final match The biggest shock of the first against David Ferrer who knocked week didn’t involve tennis players, out Juan Martin Del Potro. but the disappearance of a Harris The All England Club helped Hawk, known as Rufus. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Rufus patrols the courts of progress to the quarter-finals by Wimbledon keeping pigeons scheduling Murray’s match to court away from the hallowed grass. one and allowing them to play on Thieves snatched him from his the roof covered center court. cage late last week and kept him The biggest shock of the men’s until Sunday, when they handed singles tournament was Rafael Nadal, POWER HOUSE: Serena Williams storms pass Czech Petra him over to the RSPCA. who could have met Murray in the Kvitova and into the semi-finals against Azarenka. Photo: AFP Rufus is trained to circle above semi-finals for the the third straight the courts in the morning and year, being knocked out by world number up to the semi-final stage with a rampant evening before play at Wimbledon to scare HIGH SPEED: Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves 100 Lukas Rossol in the second round. Serena Williams looking to restore some pride away any pigeons. at 100mph against Viktor Troicki. Photo: AFP If Murray gets past Ferrer in the quar- to the family name after the shock of her – Phuket Gazette

FOOTBALL: Manchester United STRANGE SPORTS: The World CYCLING: Slovakian Peter Sagan hope to take a sizable chunk out of Toe Wrestling Championships will be won the 122-mile third stage of the their £423 million debt by listing held on July 14 in Ashbourne, 99th Tour de France on Tuesday. on the New York Stock Exchange. Derbyshire with Alan “Fiesty” Nash The world’s most prestigious The club aims to raise £64mn. looking to defend his title. bike race started on June 30 and Manchester United were bought Wrestlers must link toes, and feet will finish July 22. by the American Glazer family in must touch flat on their opponent’s. Fabian Cancellera of Switzer- 2005, and despite being the After a starting chant, usually "one, land retained the yellow jersey by world’s most valuable club, ac- two, three, four, I declare a toe war", winning the opening day time trial cording to Forbes, is laden with the fighters proceed in an attempt to prologue and finishing fourth in debt after the takeover. pin their opposition’s foot for three the third stage. Last year, the club looked at the seconds, while avoiding the same. Defending champion Cadel Evans possibility of a US$1 billion floata- Pinning is accomplished by plac- is back in 7th place. Over the next tion on the Singaporean stock ing one foot on the same foot of the week the cyclists will travel 746 miles market, but financial uncertainty in opponent. It is understood Tom through the French countryside from Europe and Asia stalled this idea. “100m” Martin will a strong challenger. Abbeville to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. 46 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012 Living the life of an endless summer

OVER A BARREL: Anni looks to get herself barreled inside the tube. thousands of polished black stone behind me on points. She’s the boulders, with smaller rounded four-time Indonesian champion, rocks in between. It was like a and Brenda Lee from Malaysia Japanese garden. is close as well while Nelbie from PG: What’s your routine when Philippines has won back-to- you visit a new break? back competitions in Cimaja and AF: I watch the water first, look Cloud 9. So the competition is for the currents and rips, where to strong now. CUTTIN’ SOME RUG: Annissa Flynn cuts back in the curl of a wave during a competition heat. go out. I talk to everyone, and PG: When and where, does the THE Phuket Gazette recently AF: I go and hang out with my est with you, my dad’s a bit of a when I go out into the water, I ride ASC Tour finish? caught up with hometown hero surfing buddies at world famous pushover, so mostly I just catch the smaller waves first and then get AF: The ASC tour finishes here miss Annissa Tita Flynn, to talk surf breaks like ‘Uluwatu’ and up with schoolwork when I get bigger ones as I get more comfort- in Phuket, at Patong Beach, the about her recent accomplish- ‘Chengu’ in Bali, ‘Macaroni’s’, in back. Last year, I had to attend able. Eventually you get right out Quicksilver Best Event . It will be ments. If you haven’t heard the Mentawais Islands off the coast summer school over the holidays the back…and I try not to think held around September 17 - 19, much about this 14 year old surf- of Sumatra, ‘Cimaja’ in West Java and re-sit the exams I missed. too much, just watch the wave and so I have to wait a while. ing starlet, “Anni”, as her friends and ‘Cloud 9’ in the Philippines. PG: What was the best place wait ‘till a good one comes and I PG: Who are your sponsors, call her, has been traveling and PG: Tell us a little about what you surfed this year? try and catch it. and people that you might like competing in recent months on it’s like to be on tour. AF: I’m a goofy foot, so for me – PG: Do you ask for advice when to thank Annissa? the 2012 Asian Surfing Champi- AF: “It’s really good fun, I get to Macaroni’s in the Mentawais was you’re out on the water? AF: I’d like to thank mum, dad onship tour (ASC). travel with my dad, surf these in- definitely the best. AF: Well, usually people talk about and my school, Satree Phuket, credible waves, and during com- PG: What’s a Goofy Footer? everything. Everyone knows each for letting me and compete in- Phuket Gazette: What is it like petitions there are only four girls A Goofy Footer is a surfer who other so there’s a lot of joking ternationally; Roxy and the to be the youngest competitor on the wave, so it’s heaps better puts their right foot forward, so around. There’s always one surfer, Quiksilver Team for sponsoring on the ASC Tour? than free surfing. if the wave breaks left, your left who’s a local, who’ll be giving ev- me. I want to thank Adam from Annissa Flynn: It’s really good, I PG: How do you keep up with foot is back, and your chest eryone advice about where to sit Ark Surfboards. Gecko Glue, get to hang out with my friends in your homework? faces the wave. This means and what to look out for. SaltWater Dreaming and every- really good surfing spots… and I AF: I take some class notes with turns are easier and it’s more PG: We hear that you are one at my second home at Nau- get off school. me, but it’s pretty hard to con- fun…and Macaronis is a left. doing well on your second year tilus Surf Shop in Kata Beach. PG: Is that really true? Where centrate on maths when the PG: The most beautiful place with the ASC tour. do you go when you get time off waves are pumping and the sun is you’ve been to? AF: Yes, I’m really stoked, I’m Annissa is the youngest competitor school for surfing? going down, and to be totally hon- AF: Cimaja in West Java. It has in first. Bonne Gea is right and current leader of the ASC tour. Two local squads tread Road to El Clasico A TOTAL of 165 goals were scored in The Southern champion from each divi- the Phuket playoffs for the “Chang Road sion will be awarded 15,000 baht in cash, a to El Clasico”, an unprecedented 4-aside trophy and one final shot in the national cham- national football tournament. pionship against other regional champions on Held at the Phuket Soccer Arena in August 5 at Crystal Football Club in Bangkok. Phuket Town, the provincial showdown The final round will be the last hurdle on the consisted of two divisions – Under 20 and Chang Road to El Clasico. general – each with 16 determined home- In addition to round-trip airfare between grown squads. Thailand and Spain, as well as tickets for the With all their heart and passion, players Barcelona vs Real Madrid match – worth an battled through 10-minute matches, keeping estimated 180,000 baht – the winning team their eyes on the ultimate prize: a visit to Spain will also be awarded a trophy and 30,000 (U- to watch live one of the oldest and most fa- 20) and 40,000 (general) baht in cash. mous football rivalry matches on the planet: Runners up will receive a trophy and an Real Madrid vs Barcelona. appropriate cash prize. The teams who won their divisions in The first tournament of its kind in the King- Phuket will go on to play in a regional dom has been made possible thanks to a final held on July 28 at the soccer field in strategic partnership between Spain’s two front of Big C, Surat Thani. The winners WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: The Hulk will next contend the regional finals in Surat Thani on July 28. most famous clubs and ThaiBev PCL’s world of this tournament then go on to national famous beer and water brand. finals in Bangkok, hoping to claim the once Following their single-goal victory over over Portrait FC, the pressure will also be on Tournament sponsors Chang have allo- in a life time prize. Tek Kim in the U-20 finals, the Hulk finished for Talad Yai later this month in Surat Thani. cated 3.5 million baht in prizes for this Representing Phuket for the U-20 category the tournament with an +8 goal difference The two teams from Phuket will face tournament, complimenting its strong track will be The Hulk and in the general category and will look to maintain their winning streak the respective champions from Haad Yai, record as a key corporate sponsor who has Talad Yai; both teams finished the tournament going into the tournament at Surat Thani. Nakhon Sri Thammarat and regional boost support and professionalism of foot- undefeated to be crowned champions. Likewise, following a narrow 2-1 victory hosts, Surat Thani. ball in the Kingdom. – Steven Layne July 7 - 13, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 More hulls means more fun THE Rawai – NaiHarn Multihull Dyer, event organizer, “Individuals Regatta returns to Phuket’s can nominate whomever they shores next weekend for its fifth choose for the ‘Outstanding Con- straight year. tribution Award’.” This popular sailor’s regatta is Registration will begin at 6pm at unique in that it’s only for multihull the ACYC, where contestants can yachts; crews that normally sail on collect their regatta information monohull boats get the chance to packs including t-shirt, racing in- try multis – often for the first time. structions and other notices. The event will take place in The competition will have two Chalong Bay, under the auspices of categories for contestants – Firefly the Ao Chalong Yacht Club (ACYC). 850 one design and Ocean Multihulls. The fifth annual Multihull Regatta This year, in the Firefly class, has 3 new sponsors this year, and there will be two new owners, two consequently, new party venues. charters, and an unknown quan- After registration on July 12, rac- tity on Sea, to challenge the ing will be held to a tried and true consistency of Moto Inzi (the formula. The event will consist of longest owned boat) and Voodoo two races on both Friday and Sat- Child. Both boats are expected to urday, with a final race to be held place in the top three this year. on Sunday. All races to count. “This class always produces great There will be prizegiving and a action and surprises,” says Dyer. party on Friday, July 13 at the Palm The Ocean Multihull lineup looks Garden resort in Chalong and Sat- to have stiff competition with local urday in the early evening at the winners such as Miss Saigon, ACYC. The final prizegiving and Sidewinder, Thor and Da Vinci, all party will be held at Serenity Resort set to be challenged by a new Sea and Residences on the last day of Cart 26 “Sweet Chariot” and a new the races, Sunday, July 15. Sidewinder. In addition, there are a A new award will be given out number of well-sailed Corsairs and this year at the sole discretion of the other local multihulls who could race committee, which will weigh steal the show – remember what a number of factors that may in- happened at the Bay Regatta! clude anything of merit observed Event organizers say they will throughout the races – not just the run a class for crusiers as well, if boats’ score. four or more enter, and would give “At the end of the regatta it will them a handicap to make the be a bit like the Oscars,” says Peter racing fun. – Phuket Gazette A HULL OF A GOOD TIME: Crews ready for the start of last year’s Multihull Regatta. Thai ladies set new Grand Prix benchmark THAILAND’S senior womens last year’s best-ever finish. world’s current #12 squad world number five, China on June ball fans are still regretful that their volleyball team set a new bench- Though the Thai ladies were showed once again that they have 29 was an epic three over two sets. lady reps will not have the chance mark last week, finishing fourth defeated in their respective final become a ball-setting force to be Indeed, cheers could be heard to prove themselves further in the in the Fédération Internationale matches, held in Ningbo China, reckoned with. across the Kingdom following London Olympics. de Volleyball (FIVB) 2012 against the USA (world #1), Bra- Having qualified for the finals Thailand’s second win ever against Thailand narrowly missed out Grand Prix – two spots above zil (#2) and Turkey (#11), the after winning seven of their nine the Asian powerhouse. on qualifying after finishing fourth matches in pool play throughout Wrapping up the tournament in the World Olympic Qualifica- last month, the Thai ladies con- strong, Thailand had little trouble in tion Tournament in May, where cluded with a fourth place finish their final match beating world num- only the top three finishers – Rus- in the finals after winning two of ber 10 Cuba in three straight sets. sia, South Korea and Serbia – filled their five final matches. While the result will certainly the remaining 12 allotted spots. Their win against hosts and boost their rankings, Thai volley- – Steven Layne

WELCOME HOME: The squad poses on arrival in Bangkok. Photo: SiamSports 48 PHUKET GAZETTE July 7 - 13, 2012

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