ANDAMAN Edition Volume 17 Issue 41 October 9 - 15, 2010 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Festival reels in millions By Pimwara Choksakulpan vacations in Thailand and the three-day China National Day holi- TOURISTS coming to Phuket for day on Monday that marks the start the annual Vegetarian Festival from of a long holiday period in China. October 8-16 are expected to Adding to the influx are two pump at least 200 million baht into more direct flight services to the local economy during the nine- Phuket, both landing on the island day festival. for the first time on October 12. Occupancy rates in Phuket Qatar Airlines inaugural Doha- Town stood at 50%-60% on Tues- Kuala Lumpur-Phuket will arrive day, but many hotels in the island’s at 10:25pm, the first of the airline’s capital district were already fully six-daily-flights-a-week service. A CHOSEN ONE: A ‘mah song’ holds up ‘traditional’ blades piercing through his cheek. Photo: Christian Mouchet booked for the last three days of Earlier that day, Air Asia’s in- the event, said Wanaphapar augural direct flight from Ubon Suksombul, Assistant Director at Ratchathani will land at 2:20pm. Call to keep Veg Fest traditional the Tourism Authority of Thailand Ms Wanaphapar added that the (TAT) Phuket Office. bulk of the visitors coming were PHUKET Shrines Association objects like beach umbrellas, with figurines of Chinese gods TAT-registered hotels and ac- ethnic Chinese from Singapore, President Prasert Fakthongphol power drills and motorbike parts as headpieces. commodations in beach areas are Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong has asked participating shrines in in recent years. Maintaining this tradition was already enjoying occupancy rates Kong and Thailand. Other impor- this year’s Vegetarian Festival to Among the traditional items he difficult because some mah song of about 70%, she added. tant inbound markets during the have their mah song (spirit me- suggested as the instruments of do not register with the shrines. Ms Wanaphapar said the TAT period are Australia, India and the diums) use only “traditional” ob- choice are those mentioned in “They pierce their bodies out- expected a 10% rise in the num- Middle East, she said. jects to pierce their cheeks. Chinese legends. Such objects run side the temples and join the ber of visitors this year because “Phuket will be more crowded The request reflects the in- the gamut from swords, axes, and processions on the streets,” he the event coincides with school than ever,” she said. creasing popularity of “modern” maces to 12-inch spiked-staffs said. Police to launch helmet crackdown island-wide POLICE across Phuket are preparing to take expanding this campaign to come into force From July 1 next year, repeat offenders organizations introduce separate punish- the helmet crackdown campaign beyond across all of Phuket.” – at least those in Phuket City Police Dis- ments for their own staff caught breaking Phuket City Police District to cover the He assigned the superintendent at each trict – will be fined. the law. entire island, effective January 1. police station on the island to set a team up In Patong, posters featuring Kathu Po- Meanwhile, the state-run National News Phuket Provincial Police Commander to promote the campaign and inform resi- lice Superintendent Arayapan Pukbuakao Bureau of Thailand has reported that all new Maj Gen Pekad Tantipong told the Gazette dents of the impending crackdown in their and Kathu Traffic Division Inspector driver’s license applicants and people re- the move to enforce the traffic law island- respective jurisdictions. Jakkawat Boontawegunsawat, both wear- newing their licenses will be required to wide follows the success of the campaign The teams will also ask private and gov- ing helmets while sitting on a motorcycle, have a doctor’s certificate. launched in Phuket Town. ernment organizations in their areas to have been posted throughout the town. Psychological and emotional tests are “Since [the campaign was launched on] support the campaign by donating helmets. “We are drafting an MoU [memorandum also included in the examination to guaran- July 1, people in Phuket Town have been From January 1, the punishment for pas- of understanding] for private and govern- tee that no mental disabilities are found, NBT more aware of the importance of wearing sengers found riding without a helmet will ment agencies and community leaders to reported. helmets. be the same as for those in town: First- sign to acknowledge and support the crack- It was not reported whether the new rule “Now we rarely see motorcycle riders time offenders must watch the mandatory down next year,” Col Arayapan said. will go into force immediately. and passengers without helmets, so I am road-safety and traffic law film. The MoU being drafted aims to have – Phuket Gazette

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Terms and conditions apply. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS October 9 - 15, 2010 Westin defers taxi decision MANAGEMENT at the Westin of the resort in search of trans- Siray Bay Resort and Spa, a local port, said Mr Praderm. affiliate with global resort giant “Some of our drivers get only Timetable of the gods Starwood Hotels, has deferred one fare in three days,” he said. A full schedule of the processions announcing its decision on However, he added that the whether to allow a local taxi number of other taxis seen enter- for this year’s Vegetarian Festival. counter inside its new luxury re- ing the resort to pick up Page 8 sort on Koh Sireh in Phuket. passengers indicated that many Business up in air The announcement followed a more of the resort’s guests meeting on October 1 between re- wanted to use taxis, but did not Phuket International sort management and members of use local drivers simply because Airport braces for high the local taxi co-operative, Sirae they did not know about them. season. Page 10 Island Taxi Service. “We wear uniforms. We are While the meeting was under polite to guests. We keep records way, about 50 members of the taxi of each trip made in order to be Educational acronyms co-op massed at their taxi stand able to track down any lost items. Sifting through the in the front of the resort, waiting One of the Koh Sireh drivers and We are never rude… for good news. their ‘taxi stand hut’. “We just want the hotel to share alphabet soup of teacher Inside the resort were the said this was the co-op’s third at- their income with local villagers,” qualifications. Page 15 resort’s management team, three tempt in two months to set up a Mr Praderm said. representatives of the taxi co-op, counter on resort grounds, just as The resort has a list of set fares, Vegetarian delights a representative of the Hello local tour operator Hello Phuket which start at 300 baht for a taxi Phuket company and Phuket City had already done. ride into central Phuket Town, a Where to find the tast- Police Superintendent Wanchai The co-op has 70 drivers of- ride of about 5 kilometers. iest treats at this year’s Ekpornpit as witness. fering non-metered fares in vans, The cost to hire a van to either Praderm Klomsuwan, chosen sedans and tuk-tuks, but only a Phuket Airport or the Big Buddha veg fest. Page 16 by the co-op to run the taxi stand, small number of guests walk out image in Karon is 1,000 baht. Classifieds Everything you need at prices you 500 more can afford, from jobs to homes. Pages 27-38 cars on the It’s play-off time road each Check when FC Phuket play at home in their month promotional play-offs. MORE than 500 new vehicles are being registered each month, com- Page 39 pared with 50-100 per month last year, says Phuket Land Transport SOMETHING MISSING? The site of the So Nice bar near Club Med in Kata. Office Director Kanok Nurse in stabbing murder Siripanichkorn. Around 10% of new registra- A NURSE at Bangkok Hospital critically injured from a single stab tions are by foreigners and 40% Phuket has confessed to stabbing wound to the left side of his chest Policeman wanted are by Thais from other provinces, her husband to death in Rassada. that severed a coronary artery. he said. Rachada Rattanadilok na Mrs Rachada, crying over her While 2009 saw 23,760 new Phuket, 40, called Phuket City Po- husband’s body, confessed to over Kata bar spat registrations in Phuket, this year lice about 10:30pm on October 2. stabbing her husband. CHALONG Police are looking to But Mr Boonlert claims he has looks to speed past that number, Officers rushed to the scene, Neighbors said the couple’s re- question a fellow police officer rented the plot for about seven with 21,112 new registrations al- an apartment on Soi Kiatsin, but lationship was characterized by over his alleged role in the demo- years. Before So Nice Bar, which ready made from January to by that time Mrs Rachada’s hus- abuse and that Mr Nattanachai lition of a bar in Kata. he opened two years ago, he ran August this year. band, Nattanachai Padungwithi, often physically assaulted his wife Boonlert Thamsue, owner of a taxi center at the site. So far this year 4,905 cars, 45, had already been rushed to while drunk. what was the So Nice bar near Maj Wichan filed a complaint 1,261 pickup trucks and 14,833 Bangkok Hospital. When trouble began brewing Club Med, told police on October to evict Mr Boonlert in April. The motorbikes and other vehicles At the emergency room police between the couple on October 2, 6 that his Maj Wichan Suwannasit case is now at court. such as vans, tractors and road found doctors frantically trying to Mrs Rachada grabbed a fruit knife arrived around 8am with four other Now Mr Boonlert wants to construction equipment, have been save Mr Nattanachai, who was and stabbed her husband. men and pulled down his bar. press charges against Maj Wichan, registered. Chalong police said Maj who once was stationed in Registrations last year numbered Wichan, originally from Nakhon Chalong, for destroying his prop- 4,773 cars, 1,450 pickup trucks, Sri Thammarat, has been trying erty. and 17,371 motorbikes and other to evict Mr Boonlert since he Chalong police believe Maj vehicles. bought the plot for two million Wichan is still in Phuket and have The number of vehicles regis- baht in May. issued a summons to question him. tered in other provinces but being taxed in Phuket, from January to August this year, were 27,819. Last year’s total was 39,232. In the same period this year, 26,515 Phuket-registered vehicles were taxed in other provinces; last year there were 37,153. October 9 - 15, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Governor Tri sets to work NEW Phuket Governor Tri Aug- karadacha began his first week in office by meeting honorary con- suls from 11 nations, assuring them that tourism development was his top priority. Gov Tri, who has a master’s degree from the University of Ken- tucky in the US, conducted the meeting in English. The honorary consuls asked to Gov Tri with some of the consuls. continue the schedule of quarterly long-term problems Gov Tri meetings between all the honor- needed to address. The reef project in Karon Bay will use many more of the concrete frames (pictured) used to construct the ary consuls and the governor. These included taxi prices and artificial reef off the coast of Mai Khao earlier this year. Photo: Department of Marine and Costal Resources The meetings, initiated by former public transport issues in general, Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop, crime and slow processing of pas- were a valuable way of exchang- sengers arriving and departing at New artificial reef approved ing information about problems Phuket International Airport. facing Phuket’s expatriate commu- “The high season for tourism By Sitthipong Nongkaew The 10-million-baht budget for objection to the project, but said nity and working together to find is coming soon. One of the first the project was approved in Au- they would like to see more plans solutions, they said. problems that needs to be fixed is THE artificial reef project to re- gust and will see between 1,600 detailing the exact location of the Gov Tri acknowledged the re- the services at Phuket Airport. generate coral growth in Karon and 1,800 concrete cubes dropped new reef. quest and told the honorary “There should be more x-ray Bay has been given the final nod about 3,000 meters from the They want to participate in consuls not to worry, because as machines and [luggage] conveyor of approval as it passed its sec- shoreline, DMCR officer Prajuab choosing the design and location tourism development is his top belts at the airport to better serve ond public hearing September 29 Mokharat said. to effectively prevent fishermen priority, assuring the safety of visi- the large number of tourists. Some without objection. This project – similar to, but from trawling in the bay, they said. tors was one of his primary people who arrive at the airport The dropping of concrete “ar- larger than the one in Mai Khao The DMCR has offered to set objectives. well ahead of time still almost miss tificial coral cubes” to the sea floor last March – aims to protect and up a team of their officers, with He will also work hard to pro- their departing flights after wast- is set to begin mid-2011. recover marine ecology, marking Karon Municipality representa- tect tourists from being taken ing so much time standing in line,” The hearing was held at the the area where sea fishing is ille- tives, dive tour operators and local advantage of during their stays he said. Department of Marine and Costal gal. It will also serve to increase residents, to decide the best loca- here, he said. These and other issues will be Resources (DMCR) and chaired the number of dive spots in Karon tion for the new reef. Czech Republic Honorary Con- raised again at the next consuls’ by Karon Municipality deputy Bay. The team is expected to begin sul Anurak Tansiriroj after the meeting scheduled for November mayor Sompong Darbpetch. At the hearing, residents had no work this month. meeting said there were many 22, he said. Free WiFi in Phuket Town All that Jazz SIX people escaped with their lives after a PHUKET City Municipality is now TOT began testing the service woman drove her new Honda Jazz into the providing free WiFi internet at on October 1. Saphan Hin is al- pond at Saphan Hin after a night on the town. Saphan Hin and similar free ac- ready operational while the service Chamaiporn Rongwang, 23, told police cess at Queen Sirikit Park on at Queen Sirikit Park is expected she and her friends were returning to their Thalang Rd, Phuket Town, is cur- to be up and running soon. home in Wichit. She opted to take Soi rently under testing. Pamphlets explaining and pro- Saphan Hin as a shortcut. Dangerous enough in the day, the narrow, winding road TOT has signed a contract to moting the service will be available proved too difficult for Ms Chamaiporn to provide the 24-hour service at from Phuket City Municipality navigate in the darkness. both locales for three years, with from October 7, with details of She drove the car straight into the pond the municipality paying 180,000 how to log on and the operational near the Sipa Building, where the annual baht a year for the privilege. range of the networks. Loy Kratong festivities are held. Phuket City Mayor Somjai The free service in Phuket All six were trapped inside the car by the central locking. Luckily, a window was Suwansupapana said the project Town follows TOT launching a down and all six scrambled to safety after targets an initial 600 users a similar project with Wichit Mu- they opened the door from the outside. month, with each user expected nicipality in March to provide free This photo was taken at low tide. The to stay online for about two hours WiFi at Sriphuwanart Park. accident occurred at 3am, during high tide. at a time. “We expect Phuket to become a ‘learning society’,” she said. 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS October 9 - 15, 2010 Hapless thieves Spat over ‘Sarasin Bridge 2’ roadworks resolved: Coconut grove gets to stay return to scene By Atchaa Khamlo BUNGLING thieves abandoned a stolen pickup and their own car ITALIAN Thai Development Co after being unable to find the way (ITD), the contractor hired to out of a housing estate in Chonburi build the new bridge off Phuket, October 2. is having a rough time completing They were soon arrested – af- the project. ter returning to the scene and In August, the villagers’ com- asking police officers if they could plained that earthworks at the site have their car back. In the trunk of the Lancer, po- had blocked the village drains, Sombat Maithong, 45, reported lice found wire cutters, pieces of causing the village to flood. the theft of his Toyota Vigo pickup metal suitable for picking car locks ITD engineers inspected the to Sriracha Police around 3am. and various other items. drains, only to find they were Mr Sombat said he had spent Shortly afterwards Miss blocked because they had not been the night at a leaving party for a Pacharee Deeram, 18, and cleared in a long time – not because colleague at the Sriracha District Ekaphong Khongruay, 24, pulled of the construction earthworks. Electricity Office. up on a motorbike. Mai Khao Tambon Administra- He thought nothing of the Mr Ekaphong told the officers tion Organization has since thieves as they followed him into that he was the owner of the car cleared the drains and now the the Ladda Village estate in a and would like it back. The pair village floods no more. A ROAD RUNS THROUGH IT: The home amid the grove. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Mitsubishi Lancer, assuming they were promptly arrested. Back in August the villagers also Then the one project ITD has “As my house is not on land were residents. The thieves told police they complained of northbound traffic offered to do free for the villagers being used in the official project As he was opening his gate, drove round and round the estate being diverted from the Tah Chat hit a snag: the owner of the one [ITD offered to build the road for one of the thieves jumped out of looking for the way out. When the Chai checkpoint directly to house left standing in the way of villagers for free], I have not been the car, got into the pickup and police arrived, they jumped out of Thepkrasattri Bridge and off the a free road expansion past the lo- offered any compensation for re- sped off. Mr Sombat shouted for the vehicles and fled on foot. island. cal temple refused to move. location,” she added. help and called the police. The Mitsubishi Lancer proved So ITD diverted the traffic Lantom Saelim, 61, told the However, following a meeting Before long, Sriracha Police too dear to leave behind, however, back to the old route past the Gazette she and her husband Gao involving no less than the provin- inspector Jirarot Rotphanuphat and the hapless Miss Pacharee and beachfront restaurants that many Saelim, 75, had been living in the cial offices of the Highways Dept, had found the pickup and the car Mr Ekaphong returned hoping to of the villagers rely on for their house since 1991. They moved Treasury Department and the abandoned in the estate. retrieve it. – Khao Sod livelihood. there after the land they were liv- Crown Land Office, the road will ing on was used to build now go ahead, but via a 250-meter Thepkrasattri Bridge 20 years ago. detour around the house. “I am willing to move, but my ITD engineer Dr Patthanapong cousin doesn’t want to give the Thongsuk said, “We have yet to land to the project. So I am stay- determine how much the road will ing here for him.” cost as the plans have yet to be She explained that her cousin drawn up, but it will be more ex- has been farming coconut trees on pensive… When we can start the land, which was handed down building the road depends on how to her by her father, since the fast [Thalang District Office] ap- Sarasin Bridge was built in 1967. proves them.” Police net fish poachers TWO men from the Rawai sea Bangkok. The two men said they gypsy community were charged took orders from a Phuket-based this week for collecting protected middle man. fish species off the Phuket coast. Paitoon Panchaipum of the Marine Police deputy inspector CRCC said a rise demand from Lt Natthapong Preugtharathikul Bangkok has prompted a surge in and officials from the Phuket Ma- poaching of protected species in rine and Coastal Resources local waters in recent months. Conservation Center (CRCC) ar- Waters around Koh Lone, Koh rested Wijit Meesin, 35, and his Koh Aeow, Koh Racha Noi and father-in-law Boontiam Bangjaak, Racha Yai are popular poaching 58, off Koh Racha Yai with 18 grounds, he said. specimens of protected species It is difficult to catch poach- aboard their boat. ers, he said, as they now leave the Mr Boontiam confessed to the fish in buckets and throw them charges, saying the fish were overboard if they see marine po- bound for Chatuchak Market in lice approaching, he said. October 9 - 15, 2010 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Krabi needs more flights: tourism chief By Gus Reynolds

THE Chairman of the Krabi Tour- ism Association, Ittirit Kinglake, recently told the TTR Weekly that Krabi needs more airlines to sup- port the hotel industry. He pointed out that room capacity is running ahead of airline seat supply, and to five-star category and only that there are not enough flights about 1,600 airline seats a day to Krabi for tourists during the coming into Krabi, more flights high season. need to be added. Currently, almost 20% of This year, four European char- Krabi’s inbound flights are con- ter companies will fly direct to necting direct through Singapore Krabi: Thomas Cook, Nov Air, TUI JUST LANDED: Tourists make their way through the Arrivals Hall at Krabi International Airport. Photo: Lesley Chittayanon or Kuala Lumpur as the flights Fly and FinnAir. from Bangkok are often full. Thai With the upgrading of the new the blame of oversupply of hotel As with any economic cycle, provide more demand would be Air and Thai AirAsia both have terminal to be used exclusively for rooms also lies with the hotel in- the overbuilding during years of the best route to fill the hotel three daily flights from Bangkok, international arrivals, capacity at dustry itself. prosperity or overblown enthusi- rooms in Krabi. but these are not sufficient to fill Krabi Airport will increase by Thousands of hotel rooms were asm will take some time to adjust In the meantime, the tourists hotel rooms. about 60%. added by groups with little or no to a more realistic balance. A com- are enjoying a wide selection of Mr Ittiirt pointed out that with While better use of Krabi Air- hotel experience and without any bination of slowing down of room hotels all cutting their prices to gain 18,000 rooms in Krabi in the three- port could boost arrivals, some of economic justification. additions and increased flights to market share. Local school gets Bt250,000 boost MORE than 100 guests were Bangkok, Hua Hin, Bali, Shanghai, treated to a night of great food and Beijing, Singapore and Japan. fun entertainment – all in the name Three live auctions were held of charity. The Sheraton Krabi as well, and the response was a Beach Resort held a charity raucous round of bidding that fundraiser late last month to ben- raised even more money. efit the Baan Klong Muang School The evening included the usual located near the resort. top-notch buffet from Executive The Starwood Group, which Chef Frederic Molinie, a live band owns the Sheraton Hotel chain, and dancing performances by donated hotel vacation packages Thai students. to destinations throughout Asia to By the end of the night, about help raise money for the school. 250,000 baht was raised for the Silent auctions were held with Baan Klong Muang School and it Two dancers entertain the crowd guests bidding on holidays in was an evening enjoyed by all. at the fund-raising event.

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ELEVEN men arrested in Chiang Mai last week were allegedly plot- ting to overthrow the monarchy and assassinate some of the country’s top politicians. Newin Chidchob, a key power RS defends ‘Film’. Photo: The Nation broker in Thailand’s governing coalition, claimed he was one of the targets, the others being Prime ‘Star’ saga Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Deputy behind some of the violence dur- PM Suthep Thaugsuban, Defense ing the red shirt protests in May. Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, and Maj Gen Chaiya Sriramphankul, gets messy ex-Army chief Anupong acting commander of Regional A DRUG overdose, threats of law- Paochinda. Police Bureau 5, said the men were suits and the intervention of a Mr Newin said he knew who cooperating with the authorities. Cabinet minister have all been was behind the plot, and all but “We have information about the thrown into the mix as the “Film named the man responsible as weapons training they received, and Annie” baby scandal grows. former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. and their involvement in various Actress Rungnapa “Annie” Police arrested the 11 suspects activities including bomb-related Brooke claims superstar Rattapoom on the evening of October 2 at the incidents, the anti-monarchy “Film” Tohkongsub is the father of Phu Fa resort in Tambon Mae On, movement, assassination plots and her three-month-old child. where they were allegedly under- other incidents which caused dis- Mr Rattapoom’s record lable RS going training in a “secret mission”. ruption to public order in Bangkok initially cancelled all his contracts. It has been reported that the ar- and elsewhere,” he said. But in a surprise turnaround, RS rests came after one of the group, On October 4, Mr Newin, de chief executive Surachai “Hia Hor” Kittichai Chansawasdi, fled the facto leader of the Bhumjai Thai Chetchotisak came to the defense camp “because he was unable to Party, gave press interviews of his beleaguered superstar at a sustain the demanding regimen claiming the men had been paid and had been physically assaulted 20 million baht to kill him. POINTING THE FINGER: Newin Chidchob says his ‘ex-master’ was behind a press conference October 28, ac- plot to kill him and other top politicians. Photo: The Nation cusing Ms Rungnapa of dating during training”. He strongly hinted at Mr four men at the time of her affair Mr Kittichai told investigators the Thaksin’s involvement. need to explain. There’s only one ing which dissolved Thai Rak Thai, with Mr Rattapoom. group had been at the resort since “There are a few people in this person. I’m courageous enough to Mr Newin was banned from hold- After falling pregnant, she told September 7 after receiving arms country who hate me and are an- say that he is my ex-master.” ing political office for five years. all four they were the father and training near the Cambodian border. gry with me, but there is only one Mr Newin was formerly right- He remains the force behind demanded 250,000 baht from each Police refused to say whether person who can afford to hire some- hand man to Mr Thaksin and an Bhum Jai Thai, which holds sev- man, Mr Surachai claimed. the men were red-shirt fighters or body to harm me,” Mr Newin said. executive of his now-defunct Thai eral key Cabinet posts in coalition Ms Rungnapa is threatening to linked to the infamous “men in When pressed for the name of Rak Thai Party. with the Democrat Party. sue Mr Surachai for slander. black”, who were believed to be the person, Mr Newin said, “I don’t As part of the 2007 court rul- – Phuket Gazette It has also emerged that the Minister of Social Development and Human Security has called both superstars in a bid to medi- Child porn outrage in central Bangkok ate in the dispute. It has been revealed that Mr CHILD pornography openly on sale on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road “This is totally outrageous and should not be tolerated by the au- Rattapoom overdosed on anti- has incurred public outrage, it was reported on October 3. thorities,” one ambassador who lives in the area said. anxiety pills and spent October 6 The material, on sale in VCD format at just 80 baht per disc, was “You would have to look hard for any country in the world where in intensive care at BNH hospital. openly on display next to the latest Hollywood blockbusters. this would be allowed, let alone on the main tourist street of the capi- Friends of Mr Rattapoom believe It reportedly featured children from Thailand, Burma, China, the tal,” the ambassador said. the overdose was an accident, Philippines and Europe. A police officer who works on copyright infringement said the trade rather than a suicide attempt. Many of the covers reportedly showed graphic images of children in pornographic videos was run by “influential people” who could not – Phuket Gazette as young as seven engaged in sex acts. be touched by the authorities. – Phuket Gazette October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 7 8 PHUKET GAZETTE VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL October 9 - 15, 2010 Phuket’s week of spiritual reckoning THOUSANDS of tourists will be arriving on the island this week to witness or take part in this year’s Phuket to lead Veg Fest Vegetarian Festival. The festival will open with a ceremony near the Tin Mining spending of Bt33.5 bn Monument in Saphan Hin Park at THAIS are expected to splurge the country,” she added. 9am on October 7, followed by 26.3% more, 33.5 billion baht al- Last year, spending at the fes- the traditional raising of go teng together, on this year’s tival rose by 6.2% to 26.55 billion poles to welcome the Chinese gods Vegetarian Festival. baht, the researchers say. at all participating shrines through- “More people feel that they In a six-day survey conducted out the day. would like to participate in the starting September 25, some On October 8, all participating Vegetarian Festival as the senti- 23.1% of the 1,180 respondents shrines will hold ceremonies to ment in the Kingdom this year said they would go vegetarian this make merit and to offer food to was bad after the political tur- year, up from just 11.3% last year. the warrior gods. Shrines will also moil,” said Saowanee Thai- The major reason for the select devotees to assist the mah rungroj, the University of the Thai higher outlay this year is merit- song (“spirit mediums”) during Chamber of Commerce vice making. next year’s festival. president for research. Only 1.2% said they would The street processions will start “They want to make merit and take part because the festival was October 9 and continue daily feel like spending more to create “trendy”, while 3% said it would through to October 16. good things for their lives and for help fulfill personal aspirations. The processions draw crowds HEART OF THE DRAGON: A ‘mah song’ in Phuket Town. Photo: Christain Mouchet along the streets of the routes, usually resulting in traffic jams in In brief, the schedule is as fol- Phuket Hospital): 6:30am Street Kim Sue Ong Keng Shrine Tha Rue Shrine: 8:30am Street the immediate and nearby areas. lows: procession in Phuket Town (Baan Don): 8:45am Street procession in Thalang Town The Tourism Authority of Thai- Saturday, October 9 procession in Baan Mai Khao land office in Phuket, with the Tae Gun Tai Tae Shrine Saturday, October 16 council of shrine elders coordinat- Choor Su Gong Naka Shrine (Baan Pasak): 7:15am Street Thursday, October 14 ing the annual event, has published (Wichit): 7:00am Street proces- procession in Baan Pasak-Baan Sam Pai Kong Shrine (Bangku sion in Phuket Town Don, in Thalang Kim Sue Ong Keng Shrine (Baan Shrine): 3:00pm Street procession a schedule, in English and Thai, Don, Cherng Talay): 7:00am Street in Sapam and Bangku areas. for this year’s events. The book- Sunday, October 10 Tha Rue Shrine: 7:30am Street procession in Baan Don, Baan Kien, let is free at all participating shrines procession in Phuket Town Baan Sakoo, Baan Nai Yang, near Sui Boon Tong Shrine (Lor Rong and at the TAT Phuket office lo- Kuan Te Kun Shrine the airport and Baan Muang Mai. Shrine): 7:00am Street procession cated next to Queen Sirikit Park (Sapam Shrine): 7:00am Street Choor Su Gong Naka Shrine in Phuket Town on Thalang Rd in Phuket Town. procession in Phuket Town (Wichit): 2:00pm Street proces- Jui Tui Tao Boh Geng Shrine: All of the processions are worth sion through surrounding 8:00am Street procession in This is the last day of street Monday, October 11 neighborhood Phuket Town processions. In the evening, street watching, but one not to be processions from every shrine will missed is the Jui Tui Shrine pro- Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine Wednesday, October 13 Friday, October 15 move toward Saphan Hin, where cession on the morning of devotees will perform the final act October 14. 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[email protected] October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 10 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION October 9 - 15, 2010 Census made easy reporting it or stopping it. Also, perhaps some free birth-control education and Re: Gazette online, Phuket expats distribution might help. urged to complete on-line census, Making a veritable Concerned September 18 Kata Expats living here illegally will not complete the census. For Veg Fest not for me those of us who are, [Phuket] Immigration can supply all the meal of a festival Re: Phuket Gazette, When Phuket details. gets possessed, September 25 Michael G Finn THE lead story on the front page of this issue Having witnessed the past Phuket says it all: the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is a two “vegetarian festivals” in commercial tourism success. Not only is this Phuket, I will stay away this Mangrove year’s event being heralded to bring a much- year for the following reasons: welcomed 200-million-baht boost to the take part in the festival is temporary, and so • This festival is really not destruction goes on... island’s economy, it is expected to do so during becomes part of the “cultural fabric” of the about eating good vegetarian one of Phuket’s wettest months. island. It is something all residents on Phuket food, it’s about not eating meat Re: Gazette online, More man- The festival is not unique and not original, simply accept as something to persevere with. for 10 days as part of a purifica- grove encroachment in Phuket, but it has branded the others out of the Even the mah song (spirit mediums) are tion regime. If the festival had September 3 competition. managed. Each mah song joining the proces- genuine vegetarian food, then it While this destruction has There are many other similar festivals, such sions registers with one of the participating truly would be a gastronomic been going on, approximately as the Brahman (Hindu) festivals on the shrines. The organizers take no responsibility event worth staying for. As it is, another 10 rai of mangroves Indian subcontinent, predating the Phuket for “unregistered” mah song, and in years past most of the restaurants offering have been destroyed. According Festival by centuries that also stage very the Shrines Association – the mainstay of the “vegetarian” food simply do stir- to the village headman, there are similar processions, complete with obscure official organizing body of the event – inter- fry without the meat and many of influential people behind it, so facial piercings, sometimes more so than the nally “dealt with” a fake medium who the really good, inexpensive police are reluctant to stop the Phuket rendition. But tourists want to see the repeatedly sliced open a pig’s tongue instead Phuket Town restaurants close destruction. one on Phuket. of his own during a procession. during the festival making it even Please help protect Phuket’s The Phuket festival has inspired other Even before this year’s event got under way, harder to get a quality meal. mangroves! vegetarian festivals to be held elsewhere in it was an interesting surprise to hear senior • The practice of impaling Roman Grimm Thailand this week, namely in other major officials hailing it as the 185th Vegetarian oneself with any number of Patong tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya Festival. The year the Chinese laborers fell ill sharpened objects and sticks is and Chiang Mai, as well as in Haad Yai, Phang and observed abstinence (albeit bed-ridden grotesque. I have seen these Protecting Burmese Nga, Trang and Krabi. Even Penang has similar abstinence) is well documented, but the year mah song several days after the festivals and processions. the first Vegetarian Festival was held to mark festival and they have terrible women What the island can truly learn from the the occasion seems to be lost in the vague scars and infected wounds in Vegetarian Festival is how to market an annals of Phuket history. We suppose, “Don’t their cheeks, which are clearly Re: Call for action over illegal event. Its success has been no mere coinci- let accuracy get in the way of a good slogan” painful. Burmese workers in Phuket, dence. The annual event has been managed, might have been adopted in this case. • Normally, Phuket is quiet Septemb er 13 and managed well. But do such measures cause harm to and peaceful, except during the I would like to pose another The processions will cause their usual major anyone? Not likely. Do they bring business 10 days of the festival when question that needs to be disruptions to traffic and everyday life wher- and help develop an aspect of Phuket’s cul- firecrackers are set off at all addressed. ever they pass by, and that is intentional. The tural identity? An undoubted yes. And that hours of the day and night – It seems like a lot of “Bur- inconvenience to those who do not want to deserves commendation. with special intent to create mese” babies are being born, so maximum noise (in order to are we assuming that these are dependent who may or may not treated in these camps. military camps in Afghanistan waken the spirits?). all the result of consensual have Thai citizenship? Why are there so many were being raped and not So, for the one time during unions? I think it is time for someone pregnancies? Are these Burmese reporting it. the year when this otherwise After a hard day’s work, are to take a closer look at the living women being raped? And what I would imagine if this were tropical paradise is uninhabitable, these Burmese women – who conditions and not only create a is to stop the Burmese men from happening in the Burmese labor I will leave Phuket and head are already doing the same job standard that should be the raping the women? As I am a camps, the women would feel north for some peace, quiet, as a man – feeling amorous or responsibility of the employer, woman, this is just something I they had even less rights than friendly people and good food. the desire to procreate and work but also check to see how the wonder about. the American female soldiers did Name withheld while pregnant, creating a Burmese women are being Even female soldiers in US and even fewer options for Phuket

Finance for so are the company registration document, photocopies of your foreigners buying passport and/or the senior Thai in the company who will be signing motorbikes? on behalf of the company, as well as the house registration (tabien Is it possible for a foreigner liv- baan) document of the Thai per- ing in Phuket to buy a new scooter son signing. on credit? It seems to be available for new cars but the bike show- Pavadee Tongtae, sales repre- rooms tell me that credit is only sentative at the Yamaha dealer- available to Thai people even when try anytime and may not return – ship Ruampong Motor on Surin offered a 50% deposit and six- Rd in Phuket Town, replies: monthly payments. and may not pay off the loan. However, although we do not We allow foreigners to buy Stuart motorcycles though the compa- Phuket Town offer foreigners loans to buy our motorcycles, it is possible for nies they are shareholders in, but do not offer financing to indi- Numchoke Pinyosamosorn, them to buy on credit in the name vidual foreigners. Manager of Suzuki dealership of the company that the foreign- Ban Suzuki Plaza Co Ltd on ers are shareholders in. The motorcycle will be regis- Rattanakosin 200 Pi Road in tered in the name of the company. Phuket Town, replies: Prathum Saetan, Manager of However, we also require the It is common policy among Honda motorbike dealership foreigner to have a Thai national motorcycle showrooms through- United Phuket Commercial Co living in Phuket as a guarantor. out Phuket, including us, to Ltd on Bangkok Rd in Phuket The guarantor is required to minimize the risk of not being paid Town, replies: provide photocopies of his or her for motorcycles that are sold on We do not offer loans to for- ID card and house registration finance. eigners to buy our motorcycles, document. That is why motorcycle but we do let them buy motor- dealerships do not offer loans to cycles in the name of the company The Gazette notes that some banks foreigners. that they are shareholders in. offer personal loans to foreigners Foreigners can leave the coun- The required documents to do on a case by case basis. October 9 - 15, 2010 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Green Fins fight Colonizing Asia with calories AMID all the hype over Apple’s recent release of the 4G iPhone, for cleaner seas Thai consumers have been drool- By Nicholas Altstadt ing in expectation for another Kanyarat Kosavisutte is in charge of “American invasion”: Krispy Do you have an opinion to voice? Kreme Donuts. Email [email protected] the Phuket chapter of the Green Fins While failures in awarding ser- Association, in partnership with the vice contracts and licensing have Kreme, McDonald’s, KFC and MOST of the garbage in the sea United Nations Environmental Program. rendered the latest generation of their ilk have been so successful is trash that wasn’t properly dis- Here she tells us about how changing “revolutionary” iPhones all but in their campaings that they have posed of on land. our behavior at home can help protect useless, the unleashing of over- convinced customers – who are The first step in keeping our sweetened American donuts in the otherwise disgusted by the waters clean is by managing rub- and preserve marine environments. land of smiles promises to deliver. thought of a 1,000 calorie plus bish in our own houses. I am From raising the “palate regis- “snack” – that they not only “like” always recycling and since I ter” – rendering any fresh their products, but “need” them. started, I have noticed that I pro- vegetable or meat tasteless – to I remember the Marlboro Man duce much less “waste”. boosting sales in over-sized cloth- and Joe Camel; they too were Personally, I refuse to use plas- ing, the store’s high-calorie treats amazingly successful at creating tic bags and I carry cloth bags are sure to attract attention. “false voids” that needed to be filled with me all the time. If people start Krispy Kreme opened its doors with their notorious products. using cloth bags, they can easily at Siam Paragon in Bangkok on We don’t see them anymore, see how many plastic bags they the morning of September 28 to a and for good reason: they are a save in days, weeks and months. line of people stretching a half-ki- direct threat to our health. Another simple thing is to use lometer, some of whom had With 20 or so locations set to cloth handkerchiefs instead of dis- camped out overnight. open across Thailand – Phuket posable tissues. The pastry giant has seen simi- likely to be one – Krispy Kreme is My behaviors did not change all lar devotion in its bid to glaze the another regiment joining the food at once; it was a gradual process East, with people waiting in line wars, striving to increase obesity, that has become easy to manage; for an average of two hours at diabetes and open up “fashion- just start one thing at a time. Tokyo locations – months after able” new markets for pharma- Many people assume that all trash opening shop. ceuticals, over-sized elevators, will be combined in the end, but if which are living things – not tourists will not come here for div- Fishing with a clever market- extra-large cup holders, plus-sized you notice the many people along rocks. Simple behavior such as ing and instead go to other countries. ing scheme, Japanese consumers clothes and motorized chairs on the way taking out recyclables, not touching them, not anchoring Many just want more people to bit, and once the trend setters of wheels. which they earn a living from, we in them and minimizing the come to Thailand [in the immedi- Asia have caught on to something, Maybe it’s time to scrutinize the can make it easier for them by sepa- amount of rubbish we produce ate future] and don’t think about it’s only a matter of time until the marketing tactics of fast-food res- rating our rubbish. can really help. how the environment is impacted East is conquered. taurants the same way we do A lot of people toss garbage Another important point is that and its implications for tourism in Americans, long ago desensi- tobacco and alcohol: Could we anywhere, thinking collection and people should not feed fish, as they the long-term. tized to assaults on the tastebuds, slap a picture of a 300kg diabetic disposal are the responsibilities of naturally feed on coral, which As of right now, many good have come to understand “super- man with an amputated foot on government organizations. How- cleans it and allows it to grow; if tourists and divers are going to size” as a way of life; Krispy each box of donuts? ever, the burden is too much for they are fed by humans they will other places. Kreme is just the icing on the cake. Barring some drastic – and local organizations. abandon their natural behavior. We are trying to get communi- However, the export of this su- highly unlikely – measures taken Green Fins is working on a Also, bread left in the watter feeds ties to understand the problem, and persize lifestyle and all its against fast-food marketing, the campaign to minimize our environ- aquatic weeds that can grow even if we don’t see any immedi- tag-along health maladies is some- rising middle class of Thailand can mental impact and inform people quickly and damage coral. ate results, at least we can inform thing worth considering. take a good look at the US to see about sea pollution and coral reefs, If the coral reefs are destroyed, people – especially the children. Branding of the likes of Krispy what’s in store.

Rats! Can we get rid Phuket City Municipality pro- vides rat poison and insecticide of them? free to people living under the municipality’s jurisdiction, includ- I would like to know if there is ing tenants along Thalang Road. a rat catcher in Phuket. If so, they Residents can collect the poi- should go to SP Buffet Restaurant, son free every Tuesday. A week just south of the eastern end of later, our officers will go to the Phang Nga Road. affected areas and check to make The small car park on the south- sure the pests are no longer there. ern edge of the restaurant ends We can also have our officers where food waste in black bags spray an area with a poison spe- is piled and, literally, dozens of cifically designed to kill rats. very large, very healthy rats en- This is more effective, but joy a regular feast. costs about 200 baht per applica- Roger Neill tion. Residents and tenants must Phuket Town apply to have us do this. In this particular case, now that Dr Narinrach Pichyakamin, Di- we have received the complaint rector of the Phuket Provincial we will assign an officer to in- Health Office replies: spect that area and exterminate the Under Thai law, the Ministry of pests. Our officer will go early as Entrance fee for Bang Wad? Health provides information only. we know this restaurant opens at Entry to Bang Wad Dam is still There will be no entrance fee Other parts of the beautifica- We can accept complaints, but we about 5am. free, but how long will it be free to the area. It is a public road giv- tion project include a bike path, must coordinate with other rel- If we continue to receive com- to enter to enjoy? ing access to a public area. pavilions, landscaping, public evant agencies to follow up. plaints about that area we will warn Richard The project is meant for the restrooms and lighting. the restaurant owner. If the prob- Phuket Town public to enjoy. The PPIO spent The project started in August Suthasinee Jinowat, resident lem persists we will pass this case 16 million baht on paving the last year and is expected to be policy advisor at the Phuket to our Sanitation Division, which Phuket Provincial Irrigation Of- road, installing storm drains and complete next month. City Municipality Health and has the power to order the business fice (PPIO) Director Weerawat footpaths along the one-kilome- The sign at the entrance is now Environment Division, replies: to close if it refuses to clean up. Aungsupanith replies: ter stretch. in place. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS October 9 - 15, 2010 Asian superyacht event lands major sponsor By Chris Husted The company has concluded Head of Superyacht Division, of these floating palaces in Europe sales in excess of US$15 billion Francois van Well, celebrating his – yet there are no berths left for THE Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, over the past 18 years. first major sale as a yacht broker them at marinas – [which is] an- lauded as the largest power and sail “The great news was an- late last month (Sept 20) with the other major reason to bring their superyacht event in Asia, has landed nounced by Merle Wood when sale of the 61.2-meter Feadship yachts to Asia for the winter,” premier independent yacht broker kicking off the Monaco Yacht motor yacht Secret. explained Mr Fernandes. Merle Wood & Associates as a Show,” organizers said in a press Co-organizers of the Super- “The whole of the superyacht co-sponsor for this year’s event. statement issued October 5. yacht Rendezvous are Gordon world is looking to Asia as the next Headquartered in Fort Lauder- The news follows principal Fernandes, GM of Asia Pacific great cruising ground,” added Capt dale, Florida, Merle Wood has sponsor Feadship signing up last Superyachts, and Charlie Dwyer, Dwyer. established solid international month to mark a decade of sup- captain of superyacht Yannekee “We are seeing a steady growth yachting relationships throughout porting the elite Phuket event, Too. of yachts in the region as in the world, including the US, this year to be held December “The growth potential for general owners and crews love Europe, the Middle East, Far East, 16-18. Phuket and the surrounding areas Phuket and the surrounding South America and Mexico. It also follows Merle Wood’s is massive as there are thousands areas,” he said. The superyachts are coming. My Storage service opens Increased traffic anticipated for in Patong Phuket Airport this high season A NEW 50-million baht storage facility providing secure, clean and By Janpen Upatising cost effective self-storage has opened in Patong. WITH high season approaching Located in Junceylon, this is the fast, international airlines have been first branch in Thailand for the launching new – and more –flight My Storage company. services to Phuket, with some Storage space varies in size starting this month. from one to 40 square meters. The Phuket International Airport new facility has a minimum rental Director Prateung Sornkham con- period of one month. firmed that from October 12, Managing Director Sukanda Qatar Airways will operate a new Chiaranussati said on August 30: direct flight from Doha to Phuket “Patong was chosen because via Kuala Lumpur. many people live there tempo- Qatar’s new service will see rarily, especially foreigners, and three flights each way, each week, they might like to keep their be- served by a Boeing 777 configured longings secure.” to carry more than 300 passen- The company provides a high gers per trip. level of security, with CCTV and Other airlines from the Middle personal code services available. East including Emirates and Etihad, Insurance is not included in the are planning to open routes to monthly rental fee. Phuket as well, said Mr Prateung. FULL HOUSE: More international airlines are starting direct routes to Director of Phuket International There is currently a promotion “It is great news that we have Phuket, which will increase the number of tourists this high season. Airport Prateung Sornkham. of 99 baht for the first month for four and five-star airlines bring- In addition, Russian national Currently about 100 flights a any potential problems that might contracts longer than four months. ing international visitors from carrier Aeroflot, according to its day arrive at Phuket Airport, said arise from political uncertainty in My Storage plans to open a Middle Eastern countries, which website, will fly new Airbus the airport director, adding that Bangkok would not affect new service in Bangkok soon. are new [source] markets for A330 airliners between Moscow inbound arrivals are expected to Phuket. – Atchaa Khamlo Phuket,” he added. and Phuket three times a week, increase to more than 120 flights “I explained to airline operators starting December 29. during this high season. and travel agencies who were The ramping up of services is “In the past three months, over worried about these issues that the the result of many international 80,000 passengers visited Phuket instability in Bangkok earlier this road shows promoting how at- each month. Of these, most were year will not affect Phuket. tractive Phuket is in terms of food, from Korea, China, Russia and “No matter what happens [in accommodation, beaches and Scandinavia,” he explained. Bangkok], Phuket will remain safe services, Mr Prateung said. Mr Prateung also affirmed that and convenient for tourists.” olsphuket.Fom mpirepo www.e

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FOLLOWING large turnouts for Phuket’s first Asian Hospitality and Travel show from October 1 to 3, organizers have announced they plan to host the event annually. Over 3,000 tourism and hospi- tality professionals from Southeast Asia and 60 Phuket businesses participated in the three-day event. Events Thailand co-organizer Jorge De La Torre said the show was a huge step forward for the island’s capacity to hold such large-scale events. “Other shows Phuket has hosted before have not been on such a large scale, or as interna- Organizers Jorge De La Torre tionally focused,” he said. (above) and Simon Samaan (below). About 80% of businesses ON SHOW: Phuket tourism and hospitality businesses exhibited their services and products at the event. showcasing their services were Phuket based, and included hotel representatives, product wholesal- ers and restaurateurs. Activities over the three days included coffee making demon- strations, cooking and wine tasting competitions, as well as vegetable and ice carving shows. Businesses paid 49,000 baht for an exhibition booth, with Mr De La Torre saying the demand from businesses was “unprec- available. Then we can focus our tional industry representatives to Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and thanks to the networking oppor- edented” and is only expected to marketing efforts on attracting attend. Most were from Asian Europe also attended. tunity the show presented, ” said grow next year. buyers,” he said. countries with direct inbound “The feedback from 90% of Mr Samaan. “We sold out very quickly. Next Events Thailand Managing Di- Phuket flights. the exhibitors was very positive, The event will help establish year we are going to lower the rectors Mr De La Torre and Travel agents and tour opera- they all reported making good Phuket as a business center in the price, but have many more booths Simon Samaan invited 30 interna- tors from Singapore, Malaysia, contacts and business deals future, he said. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010 Into the jungle Fawcett party a month on foot. This is when the reader begins By James Eckardt to feel cheated. The author never spends a single night sleeping rough. When he reaches the jungle and The Lost City of Z the last Indian village where By David Grann Fawcett had slept, an old woman remembers the Fawcett party and A CENTURY ago, Major Percy confirms the tribe’s memory that THE READER: Greg Mortenson reads to Pakistani children. Photo: CA Institute Fawcett was one of the world’s the three men left the village head- most famous men. He was a leg- ing east into hostile Indian territory. endary explorer, leading six expe- They observed campfire smoke Behind the pages ditions between 1906 and 1914 into for three days and then the smoke the heart of the Amazon jungle. stopped. The white men were In 1925, he mounted another killed by Indians. End of story. Greg Mortenson three man expedition into the Ama- The book jumps around in time But there’s an interesting coda. THOUGH not an author by pro- and Afghanistan. These schools zon in search of a lost city he named line and location, between An American archaeologist named fession, Greg Mortenson’s name provide education to over 58,000 “Z”. The three men walked into the Fawcett’s life and Amazon expe- Michael Heckenberger spent is enveloping the literary world at children, including 44,000 girls, jungle and never came out again. dition, to present day New York many years in the region where the moment. where few education opportuni- This made Percy Fawcett more fa- with the author searching for clues Fawcett disappeared. His passion is education, and his ties existed before. mous than ever. Many expeditions of what happened to Fawcett. Heckenberger shows Grann the belief in its ability to free coun- He is also the author of the new were mounted in search of him and Eventually, we get to the remains of moats, canals and tries from poverty and extremism. bestseller Stones into Schools: Pro- many of these, too, vanished in the author’s own expedition. bridges that indicate a huge Indian During the Bush and Rumsfeld moting Peace with Books, Not great rain forest of Mato Grosso. He reaches the capital of Cuiaba, settlement, the kind described by era he did all he could to promote Bombs, in Afghanistan and Paki- This is the story behind David hires a guide and a pickup truck, the first Spanish explorers down his alternative and controversial stan. This is a first-person narrative Grann’s The Lost City of Z (Vin- and heads off through vast fields the Amazon, proving that there had method of fighting terrorism. that takes a more detailed look at tage Books, New York, 2010, of soybeans that had once been vir- once been cities of “Z”. They had Instead of spending huge his theory and the first hand expe- 400pp). Subtitled “A Tale of Deadly gin jungle. In two days they travel however, been wiped out by white amounts of public money on arms rience it is based on. Obsession in the Amazon”, the book the distance that had taken the men’s diseases. for war, Mortenson suggests us- His full biography details his life chronicles the author’s own search ing it to educate Pakistan’s and growing up in Tanzania, serving for the city of “Z” and the explorer. Afghanistan’s future generations. in the US Army in Germany, the David Grann is a mild-man- His argument is sane and intelli- death of his sister, Christa, from nered 40-year-old writer for New Bestsellers gent, in a time when foreign policy a massive epileptic seizure and his Yorker magazine and utterly un- is driven by post 9/11 hysteria. attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2 in equipped for the task – which English language books in Thailand His life’s work of building her honor. makes it all the more compelling. schools in Pakistan and Afghani- In 2009, Mortenson received Grann also pulls out all the plot 1) The Lost Symbol stan through the non-profit Central Pakistan’s highest civil award, tricks of a very clever writer. First, Dan Brown (325 baht) Asia Institute (CAI) has been docu- Sitara-e-Pakistan (“Star of Paki- he offers a teaser of a prologue as 2) True Blue mented in his New York Times stan”) for his 15-year effort to he gets lost in the jungle. number-one bestseller, Three Cups promote education and literacy in “I had lost my guide. I was out David Baldacci (350 baht) of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Pro- rural areas. of food and water. . . Then I saw 3) The Best Of Thai Cuisine mote Peace…One School At A Several US Congressional rep- something moving in the trees. Sisamon Kongpan (250 baht) Time. resentatives nominated Mortenson ‘Who’s there?’ I called. There was 4) The Girl Who Kicked The It has sold 3.5 million copies for the Nobel Peace Prize in both no reply. A figure flitted among the Hornet’s Nest and been published in 39 countries. 2008 and 2009. The award recipi- branches, and then another. They By 2009 – after 15 years of ent is chosen by a secret process were coming closer, and for the Stieg Larsson (350 baht) work – Mortenson had established and announced in October the fol- first time I asked myself, What the 5) Gone Tomorrow – Lee Child (350 baht) and supported 131 schools in ru- lowing year. hell am I doing here?” ral and volatile regions of Pakistan – Alexandra Andersson October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 15

Bilingual school gets Deciphering acronyms NEARLY every profession serves master’s degree (MA) in TEFL. up a healthy portion of acronym Without one of these advanced nod from soup, but the TEFL industry has qualifications, you can probably rule a larger portion than most. Dif- out working in Phuket’s international Cambridge ferences between meanings range schools: British International School from the minute, to the major, but (BIS), Phuket International Aca- the following acronyms are so damy (PIA), Quality Schools By Stephen Fein basic, every teacher ought to International (QSI) and Head Start. know what they stand for. Many government schools in KAJONKIETSUKSA School in English language teaching Thailand have an English Program Wichit was recently approved as (ELT) and teaching English to (EP). Schools with small budgets an official Cambridge International speakers of other languages may only have a mini English Pro- Examinations Center. (TESOL) are both umbrella terms gram (MEP) where students simply The school will now offer a for the industry as a whole. get a few more hours of English each range of internationally-accepted Regardless of location, ELT is week. Some government schools do qualifications, including the not about teaching students their not have an English program at all. Cambridge International General first language (L1). Instead, it’s Every teacher in Thailand needs Certificate of Secondary Educa- about teaching English as an ad- a work permit (WP) from the Min- tion, or IGCSE. ditional language (L2 or higher). istry of Labor (MoL) and schools University of Cambridge Inter- Demand is high on Phuket for in Thailand are regulated by the national Examinations (CIE) is the English as a foreign language Ministry of Education (MoE) who world’s largest provider of inter- (TEFL) classes, as English is not CONFUSION: Getting to know educational acronyms. Photo: Suchart Changate ultimately approve our teacher’s national qualifications for 14-19 the native language here. and presentation skills. course (DELTA) but it’s not the license (TL). In addition to this, year olds, offering a broad range Outside class, students typically There are three popular assess- only organization to do so. the Teachers Council of Thailand of qualifications that also include receive very little exposure to En- ments of English language pro- “Dip.TEFLs” can be gained (TCT) stipulates that foreign teach- International A/AS Level. glish, so teachers have to consider ficiency. The international through a number of accredited ers take a course on Thai language, Obtainable in 150 different this when planning lessons. English language testing system centers but they typically require culture and professional ethics in countries, CIE qualifications are Teaching English as a second lan- (IELTS) is managed by Cam- two years of experience before order to qualify for a TL. How- available in 160 different countries. guage (TESL) is done with bridge University and the British you’ll be accepted onto the course. ever, enforcement of this is erratic, “We are delighted the school non-native speakers inside English Council (BC). The test has two Other advanced qualifications and many foreigners are left ask- has become a registered center and speaking countries. There, both versions: academic and general include the British-based, post ing, What’s this for (WTF)? look forward to a long and pro- students and teachers benefit from training. The competing systems graduate certification in education We’ll explore the TCT course and ductive relationship which will be learners’ expo- have similar (PGCE) and eventually qualified its exams in next month’s column. of great benefit to students sure to English versions put teacher status (QTS). For non- throughout the region.”CIE Chief outside their out by US- Brits, North America and most If you have a TEFL or TESOL issue Executive Ann Puntis said. lessons. Those based Educa- of the Commonwealth is domi- you want addressed, contact Eric at Kajonkietsuska School Man- working in Phu- tional Testing nated by the postgraduate, [email protected] ager Permkiat Ketkul said the ket’s businesses or vocational Service (EST). They are the gen- school was “extremely proud and schools are often teaching English eral test of English for international honored” to be associated with for specific purposes (ESP). communication (TOEIC) and the such a distinguished and renowned They’re engaged in task-based lan- academic test of English as a for- educational institution as CIE. guage teaching (TBLT) where eign language (TOEFL).When Kajonkietsuksa School is the first vocabulary and conversational looking for entry-level qualifica- Thai bilingual school in Southern skills are specific to the learners’ tions, Cambridge University’s region to be awarded Cambridge industry. Others teach English for certification in English language International Center status. academic purposes (EAP). Con- teaching to adults (CELTA) is rec- The school also has links with ducted in preparation for sec- ognized by most as the industry’s the Prince of Songkla University’s ondary school or university en- standard. Phuket is home to many (PSU’s) Wittayanusorn School in trance exams, EAP usually places other similar courses. Haad Yai. an emphasis on reading, writing Cambridge also offers a diploma 16 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010 Faces behind the festival’s best fare

VEGETARIAN VALUES: Food vendor Yupin Ongprueska (red) with her prized ‘ow taw’ dish and one of her staff at the festival. Photos: Janpen Upatising Warinkarn Dhirawisit Watchara Chupen Pavinee Phichiensoonthon ASIDE from the thunderous roar Town, serving tasty morsels not Where: Je Ple kiosk, Ranong ta fo – kept stall owner Watchara of exploding fire crackers and the usually found on the island. Road, opposite the wet market. Chupen, his wife and their shocking ritualistic piercings of the Some vendors come from as Why here: This steaming little staff busy serving almost 24 mah song spirit mediums, the far away as Nakhon Sri Tham- soup stall has been a regular fix- hours a day. Phuket Vegetarian Festival has an- marat and Singburi provinces to ture at the festival for the past 20 In your bowl: The ingredients The ever-happy Mrs Yupin has other allure: great vegetarian food. sell their vegetarian treats over years. Last year, the popularity of used in Mr Watchara’s prized soup been serving her special dish for From October 8 to 16 from the nine-day festival. Je Ple’s vegetarian pink soup with are soya “meat” (not really meat), the past decade, using a recipe noon until late, hundreds of food Here, we tell you where to find noodles (yong tau foo, 35 baht) – snow fungus, wood ear fungus, passed down from her mother. stalls line Ranong Road in Phuket some of the best festival fare. commonly known in Thai as yen fried taro root and fried vegetable In your bowl: Mrs Yupin mixes dumplings. It’s not a task for Mr rice flour and cassava flour to- Watchara to get his ingredients in gether with water, and then deep the morning as the wet market is fries diced taro roots, wood ear International just 20 meters away from his stall. fungus, peas, sliced baby corn and education bean sprouts in a pan. Where: Loba Beng Song stall, To top it off, the ow taw will for a better 15 meters north of Je Ple on have deep-fried soya “meat” future Ranong Road. added before serving. EVERY DAY Why here: Run by the Thep- kulmanon family, this stall serves Where: Boonniyom Restaurant IS AN OPEN DAY loba (40 baht): the vegetarian ver- on Chao Fa East Road, Chalong, sion of the pork roll counterpart, 500 meters before the roundabout commonly known as lor bak in heading south. AT PHUKET INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL Chinese-Hokkien dialect. Why here: Restaurant manager In your bowl: Served as either, and 12-year vegan Pavinee fried firm tofu or malleable tofu Phichiensoothon is passionate Presently a candidate school for the served with chili dipping sauce. about vegetarian and vegan food International Baccalaureate Primary and The fried tofu is cut into triangu- – and it shows in her dishes. Middle Years Programmes lar mouthfuls and mixed with corn Her restaurant is open from and minced Shiitake mushrooms. 5am-6pm over the festival period. Spring rolls made from minced “Eating less meat can help your Entrance fee Waived for 2010/2011 pumpkin, yam bean and taro root body and have a positive influence Academic Year are also one of the stall’s popular on your life,” says the Nakhon Sri delicacies. Thammarat native. In your bowl: Dishes of note here Full and partial scholarships Where: Pae Taw stall, 30 meters are Kee Lek curry (senna leaf curry are open for application north of Loba Beng Song on with fried sajor-caju mushrooms, Ranong Road. 25 baht), Tay Poh curry (a curry Why here: Food vendor Yupin with morning glory, mushroom and Ongprueska serves exceptional soya “meat” or fried tofu, 25 baht), ow taw (fried taro roots mixed and Kua Gling (fried soya meat with flour, 30 baht). with spice, 25 baht).

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www.phuketinternationalacademy.com October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 StJohn MacKay STJOHN (pronounced “Sen Gin”) pendent new music as he best MacKay has been with Asia Island knew the trends in the music in- Homes (AIH) for ten years. He be- dustry. In his spare time, he gan working there with his cousin traveled to Poland, India and the Colin MacKay, who was building Czech Republic, long before they some of the island’s first luxury became major tourist destinations. villas. Beginning with Baan Chai But by the late 1990s, he had Nam and finishing with Samsara, become disenchanted with the AIH built to international standards. a 10,000 piece collection of long play music scene in the UK. “Rather than waiting for clients records, cassettes and tapes, and “The music industry in England to make substantial deposits to start even built a software synthesizer to lost my interest as there was more construction, AIH built projects and explore making music. focus on the bottom line than on then offered them to the public.” After he left university, he looked letting new talent develop. In StJohn inherited the company in for a job in the music industry. He 1998, I decided to take a year off 1994 and currently focuses on landed a position in the export di- and travel. I came to Phuket on internet marketing for the property vision of Chrysalis Records. The my way to Darwin, Australia.” industry through his own company, company soon recognized that StJohn spent a year in Darwin,

Island Property Marketing Ltd. StJohn could write better descrip- drawn to what he describes as a AZETTE

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to be desirable and I use my skills and gave him access to an Apple returned to England a year later to HUKET with search engines to optimize computer to write summaries of resume his life, he discovered he P THE exposure for villa projects who new releases for the company’s had changed. FOR want maximum response.” newsletters. “I arrived at Heathrow at 5am HILD

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and enrolled at Lancastershire Uni- ticular interest in what is known to Phuket. There was no going ETER P Y

versity to take a course in Applied as Indie music, recorded on inde- back to England for me.” B Physics. But the early death of his pendent labels.” When he inherited AIH, he father while he was still a student StJohn spent most of his spare quickly became one of Phuket’s caused the young man to rethink time checking out the bands in online marketing experts. StJohn About Expat Gallery his choice. pubs. He estimates he attended 150 refers to himself as an “informa- “I had always been a good stu- gigs a year on average. tion alchemist” who can analyze a The individuals profiled in “Expat Gallery” are chosen on the basis dent of the sciences but when my “It was exciting to have seen a website and improve its effective- of their contributions to Phuket, and for having made those father died, I decided to leave new band in the back room of a ness. His clients are located in contributions in successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the what I thought might be a rather pub with maybe 30 people in the Phuket, Singapore and Australia. contributions have entailed significant investment, often in the mid- dull career and work in the music audience, and for that same band to In his spare time he has been 80s and 90s when the rules of business were, ahh, not always industry instead.” become a sensation some time later.” cycling 200 kilometers a week and clear. Some are not in business at all, but all have one thing in StJohn had had a keen interest in He was promoted at Crysalis volunteering his online skills with common: if there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. music even as a child. He assembled Records as a buyer for their inde- local charities. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010 Going to Krabi on your gut instinct Known for its awesome scenery and diving, Krabi is also a place where you can find great food at bargain prices By Lesley Chittayanon is offered to each table. After a leisurely breakfast, flag TRAVELERS visiting Krabi can down a purple songtaew and head find plenty of eateries with a for Neua Klong, 17 kilometers spoonful of some of Southeast south of Krabi Town. The jour- Asia’s most flavorsome culinary ney takes 30 minutes and costs delights. 30 baht. Jump out when you see Follow your nose – or the lo- the red tower of the Chinese cals – to the best spots. Thai temple, (Wat Jeen). cuisine varies considerably, and in Inside the main hall, nuns will Krabi, it’s easy to dip your spoon show you how to make a Buddhist into a local dish and find a dash of offering (wai phra) by kneeling Indian, a sprinkle of Malay or a before a Buddha image and hold- splash of Chinese flavor. ing incense between your palms Chaokhun Restaurant is easy to in a prayer-like gesture. There is find from the morning market in the no admission charge but it is cus- town center – just walk up the hill tomary to make a small donation. and turn left at the crossroads; the Back on the main road, continue restaurant is on the right-hand side south on foot until you reach and opens at the crack of dawn. Neua Klong market. This market It’s an intimate set-up on specializes in dried goods used the terrace of a northern-style in Chinese-influenced dishes. wooden house, overlooking a However, you can find everything SPICE OF LIFE: Pots of spices at the Neua Klong market. Photos: Lesley Chittayanon small garden, and the perfect spot from pigs heads to huge shellfish. of town. The ride should cost no signature dish of northern Thailand for a Chinese local-style breakfast. From the market, take a mo- more than 20 baht. Serving up is a must-try, and the nam prik ong A tray of steamed and deep torbike taxi to Lan Rad Na, which their signature Thai-Chinese dish dipping sauce suits western palettes ALL SMILES: Stop off at Wat Jeen. fried dim sum (10 baht per dish) is less than a kilometer south out of noodles, vegetables and pork as it is a lot less robust than its or seafood in a thick broth, this is southern counterpart. A selection the perfect spot for a hearty lunch. of snacks plus cold beers for two After lunch, hop in a songtaew won’t cost more than 250 baht. and head back to Krabi town. Ask Krabi is small and very easy to your driver to stop at Tiger Cave get around, so even at 4pm, it isn’t Temple (Wat Tham Seua) in Talat too late to embark on another tour. Khao. It’s a 20 minute trip and After taking a songtaew back into costs just 20 baht. town, hire one of the eager longtail It’s an arduous 40 minute climb boatmen by the river to take you up 1,237 steps to reach the sum- on a tour of one of Krabi’s most mit, but being greeted by the huge famous rock formations, Khao Buddha set against the sweeping Kanab Nam. Trips vary in price, view of the region makes it well but a short tour to the rocks and worthwhile. This climb is only rec- mangrove forest should cost be- ommended for people in good tween 700 baht and 1,000 baht. health and under the age of 60. As the sun begins to set, take a After that uphill burn you will motorbike taxi to Loso Restaurant be ready to refuel. It’s still early on Krabi Road. Here, you’ll find afternoon so take another song- the province’s best Isarn food for taew back into town and board a the change in your pocket. This white songtaew destined for Ao rickety little shack is packed to the Nang.Ask the driver to stop at rafters five days a week and is the Chiang Mai Restaurant in Klong perfect spot for dinner. Chilat. It’s a 20 minute drive and Som tam kor moo yang (papaya will cost 20 baht. salad with pork) adds an extra The deliciously creamy khao soi, meaty bite to this classic northeast- ern dish, while som tam ma muang (mango salad made in similar style) has a zestier flavor. Dinner for two plus a few cold beers won’t cost more than 500 baht. Loso is open from 11am until 11pm. Buses leave from the Phuket Town bus station every hour and the journey takes around three hours (155 baht,from 6am-5pm daily). Alternatively, hire a car for about 1,000 baht per day. October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 19

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Gazette Editor Parichart Utintu (left) and Phuket Gazette Managing Director Oranee Hildebrand (right) congratulate Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha on his successful transition to his new office at Provincial Hall. Photo: Suchart Changate

Rocker Rich Harper Ambassador’s visit

LUCKY WINNER: Alan Lines (left) receives a Laguna Phuket Advantage tops download charts Card from British Ambassador to Thailand, Quinton Quayle after his name was drawn in a Laguna PHUKET International Blues Rock Phuket prize draw at the recent Festival star Rich Harper is now birthday celebrations for HM Number 1 on Airplaydirect.com Queen Elizabeth II. The event was worldwide blues radio downloads attended by 250 guests at The Blue Elephant restaurant in for September with his new LIVE Phuket Town last month. in Scandinavia” CD. “Downloads for Harper's music passed even the mighty Charlie Musselwhite and his new CD The Well, which was recorded on the world’s largest blues label, Alliga- tor,” said organizer Andy Anderson. “This means that more radio Getting all boxed in stations in the world that play blues have downloaded [Harper's CD] than any other CD this month. It is mega news for Rich himself, as hopefully his sales will soar through paid downloads such as cdbaby.com and amazon.com,” he said. “This is most welcome news as, since his father died a year PLAYING THE BLUES: Long time Phuket visitor Rich Harper. ago, Rich moved back to Penn- Charlie Musselwhite were the Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa on sylvania to care for his ailing headliners in 2009 and 2010, re- February 25-26, are Curtis mother and therefore cannot spectively. Mr Harper also made Salgado and Candy Kane. spend a lot of time on the road,” appearances in both years. Contact Andy Andersen on T: he added. “Rumor has it Rich will be back 086-6822639 or 086-6822639, The Los Angeles guitarist has in Thailand for the 2011 Festival E: [email protected]; been a cornerstone of the Phuket with a whole new show,” said Mr W: phuketbluesfestival.com Blues Rock Festival, headlining the Anderson. for more information about Other confirmed headliners for the Phuket International Blues annual event for the first three SAFE AND SECURE: My Storage recently opened its new service in Patong. years since its inception in 2005. the sixth annual Phuket Blues Festival. From left are Jungceylon CEO Prawit Janyasittikul with My Storage Managing Legendary artists Eric Bibb and Rock Festival, at the Hilton – Phuket Gazette Director Sukanda Chiaranussati and Facility Manager Robert Aberblom. October 9 - 15, 2010 YOUR PHUKET PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Brad Kenny honored Football legend pins a Kata win

IT’S AN HONOR: Brad Kenny (top,center) from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach received the Sahataya Naval Insignia and Certificate from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) recently. The award ceremony was held at the RTN Convention Hall in Bangkok and was followed by a special lunch in the RTN VIP lounge.

HARD WORK: Mr Kenny was awarded the honor for his participation in 63 Navy Community Relations and Handclasp projects over STAR POWER: Mom Tri’s Boathouse staff were pleasantly surprised when the past few they spotted Bryan Robson – best known for playing midfield for years. Manchester United and managing the Thai national soccer team – enjoying lunch with his wife on September 25. Staff from the restaurant were playing the final game of the Boathouse soccer tournament. The two teams thrashing it out against each other on the beach were “Kitchen United”, whose players are mostly chefs and kitchen staff, and “FC Bahn Chang”, whose players form parts of the accounting and engineering staff at Mom Tri’s. After Kitchen United beat FC Bahn Chang 3-0, Robson graciously accepted the invitation to present trophies to the winners of the Boathouse soccer tournament. Both teams came out feeling like winners when Robson signed the players shirts and posed for pictures with them. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

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LIBRA (September 24-October 23): Those on the lookout for a new em- TAURUS (April 21-May 21): Those water sign who shares your vi- The stars encourage ployment situation will hear interest- born under the sign of sion is well-starred. If you are in- Librans to see their ing information midweek from a Taurus who are growing terested in relocation, keeping an problems from a differ- water sign. In the realm of romance, irritated by a colleague’s open mind can lead to a promis- ent perspective this week. There your free spirit could cause ripples lack of motivation should find a way ing possibility this weekend. Wear is likelihood that you will turn a in a relationship. Sunday is an auspi- to communicate with this person. sapphire blue to encourage more negative situation to your advan- cious day for a heart to heart talk. Tuesday is the most auspicious day luck in love. tage by the middle of the month. for an honest discussion. Your Where romance is concerned, CAPRICORN (December 22-Janu- PISCES (February 20-March 20): dreams of creative achievement are LEO (July 24-August 22): Leos are Leo’s patience is running out – if ary 20): Capricorns Pisceans who ended the well-starred until the end of October forecast to see more you’re not ready for commitment, should see that there is month of September with and a pet project gets a green light success during the be prepared to move on. Those no earthly reason to re- their affairs in order are this week. Romance with a water middle part of October. with a birthday in the days ahead ject help this week. The stars indi- forecast to gain more in October. sign is favorable, but finding happi- Events last week have probably left are predicted to return to their cate that a work overload situation Those who left loose ends untied will ness with Leo is not on the cards. you feeling insecure about an em- roots in the coming year. needs to be addressed and another have a busy schedule with little time ployment situation, but the stars earth sign can be trusted with re- for leisure. Romance falls under aus- GEMINI (May 22-June 21): An over promise a more positive picture this SCORPIO (October 24-November sponsibility. Your outlook until the picious astral conditions this week. the top reaction from a week. Family members who were 22): A week of surprises middle of this month remains busy, However, if you are planning to go fire sign takes Geminis by angling for change are now forecast lies ahead for those born but a calmer period can be expected on a first date, remember that three’s surprise this week. The to see things from your point of view. under the sign of Scor- after then. Romance is a source of a crowd. Those already committed stars indicate that this person has Romance with an air sign burns pio. An air sign who you extended relaxation this weekend as long as could have some issues with their more on their mind than you realize, brightly, but a relationship with an open invitation to is poised to you go with the flow. partner’s choice of friends. but clearer communication is high- Pisces is dampened by events this appear. This could lead to a com- lighted after the middle of the month. weekend. mitment that you will find hard to AQUARIUS (January 21-February ARIES (March 21-April 20): A part- Finding the right balance between give. On a more positive note, ro- 19): Aquarians should be ing of the waves is fore- work and pleasure is important if you VIRGO (August 23-September 23): mance is well starred – Capricorn wary of making sweep- cast for Arians this want a romantic relationship to flour- Opening a can of worms is clearly impressed by moves you ing statements this week. If this relates to ish. Wear spearmint green to encour- could cause Virgoans un- made recently. Wear ruby red to week. If you are not sure of the business arrangements, expect a age a fresh burst of energy. necessary stress this encourage better luck with personal facts, silence is golden. Where new contact to appear around the week. A financial agreement that you finances. work is concerned, the stars indi- middle of October. Those who aim CANCER (June 22-July 23): Twists were not entirely satisfied with is cate that others may find it diffi- to boost their savings could hear and turns along the way unlikely to change. The stars sug- SAGITTARIUS (November 23- cult to keep up with the pace you helpful advice from a practical earth are forecast to delay gest that accepting what is on offer December 21): A turning set. Slow down to avoid confusion sign this weekend. Your romantic progress for some Can- is your best course of action. Money point is reached in a busi- and misunderstandings – your forecast is affected by uncertain cerians this week. The astrological should become less stressful towards ness relationship this stress levels will also benefit from astral conditions – a new relation- atmosphere becomes more encour- the end of this month, but econo- week. Sagittarians who have wanted a quieter atmosphere. Romance is ship that held promise may become aging after the middle of October. In mizing is advisable until then. A to implement changes should see the forecast to become more exciting impossible. The number five is the meantime, stay focused on prac- water sign gives useful tips to boost situation alter to their advantage. when a Piscean takes the bait. lucky on Monday. tical plans – working with another your finances this weekend. October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Phuket 2.0: Moving past a troubled year By Nicky Vermeulen recession, political instability in Thailand and the US and UK OVER 120 tourism, real estate and property market crash. business leaders came together He said that the financial crisis for the Phuket 2.0 workshop at resulted in a lack of available fi- BACK IN ACTION: Central World reopened September 28 after burning in the red shirt protests in May. Photo: AFP the Sheraton Grande Laguna nances for consumers to purchase Phuket hotel sector has not been Mr Ayling added that the main ferentiate Phuket,” Mr Ayling said. on October 1. properties and that political insta- negatively affected to the same ex- driving factors for Phuket are to He went on to say that Phuket’s Industry leaders discussed a bility resulted in foreigners being tent as the property markets have maintain traditional tourist markets infrastructure is improving with variety of potential growth mar- reluctant to invest in Thailand.He been, adding that “Phuket is very such as Russia, Europe and the road and airport upgrades, and the kets for Phuket over the next also pointed out that the strength- resilient”. UK and also develop new markets, continuous development of mari- decade. ening of the Thai baht against the “Phuket always bounces back which currently include India and nas, shopping centers, international Speaking for the hotel and euro, pound and dollar made in- quickly after crises,” he said. China. schools and convention centers. property industries was Michael vestment in Thailand much less After a difficult 2009, the in- Although the health of the glo- However, a public transporta- Ayling, Managing Director of cost-effective. dustry experienced a positive first bal economy is uncertain and the tion system is needed, he said. Laguna Resorts and Hotels. Despite all the negatives, there quarter this year. availability of finances for prop- “As far as the next decade goes, Mr Ayling pointed out factors are still buyers, Mr Ayling said, The second and third quarters erty purchases is now low, the despite the number of uncertain- that had adversely affected both pointing out that prices have low- this year were impacted by the po- idea that Southeast Asia has no ties, the medium to long-term industries, but made it clear that ered and the market seems to be litical instability in Bangkok, emerging alternative to Phuket as outlook is very positive. the hotel industry had not been hit moving toward residential and lowering revenues to 25% below competition is a positive sign, Mr “There are likely to be bumps as hard as the property market. lifestyle purchases more than in- expectations. Ayling said. along the way, but Phuket has been According to Mr Ayling, past vestments in vacation properties. The recovery in the fourth “The fundamentals of the fan- and will continue to be very resil- influences on the markets in- Mr Ayling reassured those quarter indicates there will be a tastic Thai service culture, great ient in facing its challenges ahead,” cluded the global economic attending the workshop that the strong start next year. beaches and climate will always dif- he said. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY October 9 - 15, 2010 UltraVillas on the rise in Nai Thon ONE of the island’s most pictur- esque beaches, Nai Thon, is un- dergoing a massive makeover. Over the past few years the “UltraVilla” luxury estate Malai- wana has continued to evolve into Second is the 140-seat Malai- one of the island’s premium wana Beach Club and dining lounge, addresses. located on one rai of land at the Speaking to partner and devel- southern end of Nai Thon Beach. oper Stephen Paine who also The venue will also be open to spearheaded the successful Surin the public. Heights estate, he was keen to talk The new venue will provide about two new projects being some stiff competition for Catch launched by the group. Beach Club in Surin and Baba First is the 12-unit, upscale club at Sri Panwa resort when HIGH LIFE: UltraVillas are popping up fast on hillsides overlooking Phuket beaches. Photo: Jim Welch boutique Malaiwana Residences it opens in the first quarter of next rooms does pose questions about sources. Those buyers tend to they take effect. with “to die for” West Coast ocean year. how Nai Thon can cope with this have minimal impact on Nai Thon Sometime this month, a new views. Unit sizes for the “uber” In other developments: At the many tourists. Beach, with most staying in the land usage plan for all of Phuket apartments are 600 square meters, north end of the Nai Thon Beach, At high tide, beach seating re- confines of their sizable villas for will be released by the govern- featuring 18-meter private swim- the 281-room, internationally bran- mains limited, and no doubt the days on end. ment. ming pools. ded Pullman Arcadia resort will be “Surin Beach effect” with tourists The second camp is made up Early indications point to a Configured with eight duplexes changing the area in a major way. having to pay for a seat and ser- of larger hotels – which are com- marked new control strategy. and four penthouses; prices range International hotel chain vice, looks to be inevitable. ing in fast to such a small beach. However, the plan will not seri- between 85 and 95 million baht. ACCOR are also eyeing the Nai There are two distinct camps It seems things are going to get a ously address redevelopment or With a public launch set for mid- Thon area. in the mass-tourism model, and little crowded. control of specific hotel zones, it November, four units have already Across the street, another site there are no better examples of Maybe a government zoning has been reported. been sold to buyers looking for is reportedly going to be turned these than in Nai Thon. incentive might help here, or a There is no doubt that Ultra- top-shelf projects. Construction into a well-known branded hotel. First is the “UltraVillas” camp building initiative, that could give Villas are one of Phuket’s most will start early next year and is From an impact perspective, dotting hillsides and coastlines incentives to existing residential appealing property products, but expected to be complete by 2013. the growing inventory of hotel consuming forest and natural re- and hotel owners to upgrade and putting them into a mass model modernize buildings already there. could be a step in the wrong A recent announcement of direction for the long run. new environmental regulations by the government is creating a Bill Barnett is Managing Director of rush for developers to get build- C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted ing permits processed before through www.c9hotelworks.com.

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By Sitthipong Nongkaew

THE Royal Place Condominium, located behind a wall of advertis- ing and commercial buildings at the Tesco-Lotus intersection, is entering its third and final stage of completion. When completed in 2012, the project – spread out on five rai of land – will feature three apartment towers with an additional “shared facilities” building. The first L-shaped apartment tower is the largest and is the only finished building in The Royal Place Condominium, having opened for residents in 2009. All of the building’s 158 units have Photo: wikimedia been sold. BUILT TO LAST: In Thailand, lease agreements have a maximum of 30 years, but there is always the option to extend. This bodes well for the second and third towers. The second is set for completion in May 2011 and construction has just begun on the third. The project was initiated in 2007 with overall costs estimated at about two billion baht. According to developers, the HIGH LIFE: An artist’s impression of the soon to be completed condominiums near the Tesco-Lotus intersection. Photo: The Royal Place Condominium staggered progress has nothing to and 171 in the third. stylish, with designer Architist the interior design. demand is high for condominiums do with budget problems, but is The units themselves are not Co Ltd having worked on the Residents can also enjoy the at The Royal Place. down to the limited availability of identical, with the smallest be- exterior. swimming pool and restaurant in “About 80% of the units have the Bangkok-based Syntec Con- ing 30 square meters and the Vichien Supataragul, the the central building. When fully sold in the second building, and struction Co Ltd. largest being over two times the project president, explained complete, this building will in- 10% of the units in the third tower Each of the apartment towers size at 73sqm. that the building was designed clude a clubhouse and shopping have already sold,” he said. will be eight stories high. They Prices vary as well: between with modern living in mind facilities. Mr Supataragul added that their vary in size, with the second tower five and seven million baht. and that only premium quality Manassanan Thiensawangkun, target clientele were business featuring 102 luxury apartments, The condominiums are all very materials have been used in Deputy Managing Director said people who live in Phuket. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY October 9 - 15, 2010 On the bright track with this bloomer

Over the next few months, the Gazette will feature the top 20 island plants for your Phuket patch. Each week we will review the visual ON FLOWER power alone, the appeal, ease of cultivation and adaptability of bougainvillea would rate highly on each plant. Other virtues such as scent, foliage any top 20 list. Of all the flower- and blooming period will also be considered. ing shrubs available to gardeners in Phuket, the bougainvillea is Feel free free to add to the list... one of the most popular. And deservedly so. The true flowers are small, villea produces no tendrils, so it There is scarcely a country soi white and insignificant; the real may well need support. where you will not find the shrub display is provided by the clus- Certainly, it does not object to decorating the roadside. Indeed in tered bracts, three to six in clipping. Hard pruning after many places, it has adapted itself number, that encircle the flowers. blooming will promote a bushier to highly unpromising conditions. These bracts are paper-thin, a trait habit and more flowers. The road chiseled through the which has given rise to the popu- It is also good practice to pinch hills between Karon and Kata, for lar name of “paper flower”. out the last half inch of new example, has bougainvilleas every- While the most common color growth to encourage lateral where, and though they are is pink or purple, many striking sprouting below the tip. frequently cut back, they continue cultivars have been produced in a Because it tolerates pruning, the to add a splash of color to the range of colors ranging from bougainvillea is often used as a rocky hillsides. pure white through to scarlet and hedge. The spikes will certainly They seem to do extremely well deep crimson. help to repel would-be intruders. on this island, better here than in Now there is even a chrome yel- The bougainvillea is a sun-lover, their much-vaunted Mediterranean low cultivar. Orange-scarlet hybrids and it flowers best in the dry sea- setting, where the cold winters can are especially attractive. Double son when the hours of sunlight are BURST OF COLOR: The brilliant bougainvillea. Photo: Alexandra Andersson seriously hamper growth. varieties include a deep magenta. at their peak. Five hours a day is take both nutrients and space from But then again, a tropical gar- In Andalucia, I attempted The attractive foliage has paired it’s minimum requirement. any plants in their vicinity. den without a bougainvillea is quite to grow a number before one leaves which are often reddish Give it too much water and too Their growth habit is unwieldy unthinkable. finally prospered. green in color when young. little sunlight and it will grow and and invasive. They have vicious Once established though, it But be warned, as with so grow without producing much in spines, and do not attract butter- If you have a garden that you would grew into a huge bush whose many tropical shrubs, the stems the way of color. So just remem- flies because they possess no like to be featured, please email thorny tentacles embraced the are armed with lethal spines. ber that it is less likely to bloom perfume. [email protected] entire balcony. Bougainvillea is in essence a effectively in the monsoon when The bougainvillea is not native vigorous, woody vine with a natu- its root system is moist. to either Europe or Asia. It hails rally sprawling habit, and it will And it will not need much wa- from Brazil, where it was discov- scramble without ceremony over tering in the dry season. This Tip of the week ered by a French explorer by any plants that get in its way. makes bougainvillea most defi- the name of – you guessed it – Since the stems can reach sev- nitely a low maintenance plant. Helping to balance nature Louis de Bougainville. eral meters in length, the plant will So how does the bougainvillea It quickly became popular in need to be regularly pruned, un- rate? Highly for visual appeal, THE chemical pesticide indus- less monitoring. Of these, the eighteenth century Europe, and as less you plan to cover a large area length of flowering period and try is a multi-billion dollar busi- safest marketed ones are happens with popular plants, was of wall or trellis very quickly. general adaptability. ness. Fortunately, since Rachel plant-derived. For example, soon being hybridized. Unlike a “true” vine, bougain- It is accepting of dry condi- Carson’s book “Silent Spring”, pyrethrum from the Dalmatian tions, has a high tolerance to it is now more environmentally chrysanthemum; rotenone from salt-laden winds, and is remark- conscious. Nonetheless, most legumes; sabadilla from the lily ably resistant to disease. chemical pesticides are not of the same name; and potas- Bougainvilleas will take readily selective in what they target. sium bicarbonate is the main from cuttings and can be culti- In Thailand’s paddy fields, constituent of Kaligreen and vated as pot plants. Some of the where rice leaf hoppers are a Greencure (which also acts as most spectacular and multi-hued problem, these pests are natu- a fungicide). specimens can be seen growing rally controlled by spiders In their different ways, they in containers in local nurseries. which may eat as many as fif- are all effective, and all degrade Many are venerable – at least 10 teen a day. But the application within a matter of days. years old. of commercial dust pesticides Using these responsibly, will The downsides are that despite will eliminate the spiders as well. help preserve the balance of having a thin root system, bouga- Organic pesticides require nature in your garden. invilleas are gross feeders and will October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 27 28 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

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HOUSE FOR SALE LAND AT Properties MISSION HEIGHTS Private pool villa in Patong. Price: 2 HOUSES IN PATONG CHERNG TALAY VERY NICE For Sale 8.5 million baht. All inclusive! For 390sqw, nice flat land, quiet area, SEAVIEW LAND further details, please see our Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 near La- website at www.sandybeach guna Home. Price: 6 million baht. .asia Tel: 089-472 9118, 086-709 2933. NAI HARN LUXURY CONDO PRIVATE SALE OF HALF A RAI CHEAP LAND FOR SALE At Ao Makham. Land is lo- Close to Phuket International Executive style home for sale cated opposite Port of Phuket For sale. Live in 1 and rent the Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 Same as Soi Villas Solitude, or rent. 4 bedrooms, 5 bath- and next to Bel Air Cape other or sold separately. 5.1 million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai land rooms, guest cottage, large Panwa Resort. Price 4.2 mil- million baht each, fully fur- 7676. Email: phuketann@ for sale, Chanote title. Can pool, lounge, dining room, lion. Tel: 081-891 5932, 089- nished, well kept, 2 bed- gmail.com. buy separate. Price 7 million Western style kitchen, fully 035 6702. rooms, 3 bathrooms, West- baht per rai. Contact to see. furnished. 10 minutes from ern kitchen. Center of Patong, Tel: 087-689 9679. the airport and 7 minutes LAND AT PA KHLOK 2 minutes to Jungceylon. HEAVEN ON EARTH from Blue Canyon Golf Club. 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 Contact owner at Tel: 087-279 PATONG BEACH CONDO Gor, Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - Contact: Khun So. Tel: 081- 3312. www.phukethouse Freehold studio, 58sqm, 8th floor Muang Mai Road. Near Mis- 344 4473. apartment.com Western kitchen, balcony, big sion Hill. Price 3.5 million baht. pool, nice view. Price: 3.7 million Tel: 089-472 9118. baht. Tel: 081-824 1385. Fax: 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bath- BIG FAMILY HOUSE LIVELY HOUSE 076-293149. Email: jbiwo@ rooms, 111sqm. From 4.5 PHUKET PROPERTIES IN RAWAI csloxinfo.com million baht. Must see. Tel: Phuket properties for sale 084-993 7308. For further de- & rent. Tel: 076-385292, VILLA FOR SALE tails, please see our website 081-892 5649 (English), Bangtao, 2-4 bedrooms, big 5 bedroom Thai-style villa in at www.amphaiseabreeze. 081-893 1360 (Thai). Fax: pool, fully furnished. Includes Phuket. Magnificant Phang com 076-221448. Email: noi@ auto gate, Sat TV. From 3.2 mil- Nga Bay sea view. 3 big phuketinvestments.com lion baht to 11 million baht. Tel: bedrooms are ensuite with For further details, please 084-851 6121. WATERFALL & seaview. Private swimming see our website at www. SEAVIEW BANGTAO Near Loch Palm. 4 bed- pool. Land plot 730.8sqm. phuketproperties.com 1,400 sqm plot. Fantastic view, rooms, living room, dining construction area approx. POOL VILLAS RAWAI underground utilities, 3-phase room, kitchen. Also in- 573sqm. Full security ser- 3- or 4- bedroom villas. Includes Electricity, end of road, Chanote cludes 9 aircons, TV room, vice. Located at Rommai aircon and full furnishing. Prices in Company. Ready to build on. maid service, store, UPVC HOUSE IN RAWAI Chailay Estate. 24.9 million start at 9.9 million baht, ready Tel: 086-267 0157, 086-267 hot/cold water tanks. Nice baht. Tel: 089-474 2234. to move in. For short or long- 0157. Fax: 076-325294. Email: 440sqm garden. Very term rental. Special offers! Tel: [email protected] cheap! Price: 8 million In 111sq. wah of land. 2 087-893 8747. baht. Tel: 087-417 8187. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, OCEANFRONT PLOTS 1,000SQM LAND kitchen and space around. FOR SALE FOR SALE BEACHFRONT CONDO No furniture, renovated 12 oceanfront plots with 15 meter NEW TOWNHOUSE water frontage. Each 600sqm and Near Chalong Temple. Flat and Located in north Patong, free- sale for 3.9 million baht ready to build. They’re in a peace- quiet property in a residential area. hold, top floor, 2 bedrooms. o.n.o. Contact to view or for ful, natural area opposite Yacht Price: 4 million baht. Tel: 082-420 Price: 9.7 million baht. Renting more info. Tel: 087-689 Single house with 3 bed- Haven Marina. Direct sale from 3134. Email: paul.phuket@ also possible. For photos call 9679, 084-052 2400. rooms, 2 bathrooms, nice owner. Price: 3.9 million baht per gmail.com 086-276 5117. Email: jihshand garden on 400sqm, Chanote plot.Tel: 081-343 0777. Email: @gmail.com title and fully furnished. Price: LAND FOR SALE [email protected] 1 RAI PASAK 8 4.5 million baht. Tel: 081-787 Near the main road to Baan FOR SALE HOUSE & FURNITURE 3716. Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. RARE GIANT TEAK Chanorte title. 5 minutes from Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 in Phuket Inter villa project for Laguna Phuket. Email: tony@ 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In PALACE sale. 2.3 million baht. 36.5sq 9118. Email: honda.1437@ Exotic fantasy mega-mansion, steppaboats.com Chaiyapruek Village at Land & TWO yahoo.co.th wah. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- House, Chalong. Good location dream trophy-home on 5 rai of rooms, includes furniture, cur- TOWNHOUSES tropical palatial estate in Chiang BEACHFRONT LAND and entrance from bypass road. tains, kitchen, 1 aircon unit, Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084-627 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE Mai. Only 45 million baht. Call common pool access. Tel: Bang Sak Beach, Khao Lak. 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 081-816 2066. For further de- Full infrastructure. 21m x 70m 7001. 089-873 1009 (English), 081- rooms. No agent. Tel: 081-956 tails, please see our website at 893 8524. Chanote. 9.5 million baht. Tel: 2406. www.thegoldenteakpalace.com 087-003 6078 (English & Thai). ROYAL PLACE CONDO Email: pong_ja19_9@yahoo. New 37sqm one-bedroom com condo for sale at Royal Place, near the Tesco Lotus intersec- tion on the bypass road. Comes fully furnished includ- For sale. 2-story house, 3- BEST PRICE bedroom, 2-bathroom. POOL VILLA ing all electrical appliances. Ready to move in August. Good location and atmo- Complex has pool, gym, res- sphere. Please contact for taurant etc. 1.85 million baht. more information. Tel: 081- Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: 956 2406. Email: phatsarar [email protected] @gmail.com

Thai-Balinese style with L shaped design. 2 garden view bedrooms with open plan living and modern kitchen, 2 ensuite bath- rooms. Located near BIS. Premium quality. Land size 144sqm. Price from 3.7 mil- lion baht. Tel: 084-293 7923, 080-648 9622 (English). Must visit us: www.phuket- eurasia.com 30 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

UNIQUE TWIN VILLA HOUSE FOR SALE NICE AND NICE PLOT RAWAI In a quiet and secure residential PHUKET VILLA SEAVIEW LAND SPACIOUS HOUSE 3/4 big bedrooms, pool. Big compound at Bann Saiyuan, CONDO PATONG IN AO MAKHAM terrace, 400sqm living space. Rawai. An excellent building with Price: 7.8 million baht. Free furniture. It has 3 bedrooms, 3 furnishing. Free transfer fee. bathrooms, a built-in kitchen, a Free Thai company/Chanote. living room, a large covered terrace Tel: 081-788 8280. Email: and parking space. Includes a [email protected] swimming pool and small garden. Long-term registered lease For sale. Near Layan Hill 30 RAI IN TOWN (30++). Price: 7.2 million baht. Estate (Manik-Bangjo Long lease. Near Daorung Contact: JasminConsulting@ New condo. 1km to beach, gmx.net In Heritage Project, Kathu. area),ready to build hous- School in Phuket Town. Tel: 081- near Bangla Rd and Jung- 2 floors, fully furnished, 3 ing. Price: 7.2 million baht. 691 2526. ceylon, 1bed, 1 bath, fully Chanote title included. POOL VILLAS RAWAI furnished. 3.9 million baht for bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 3- or 4- bedroom villas. Includes maidroom. 234sq. wah. 18 Please contact owner. Tel: 42sqm and 3.8 million baht 081-538 7050. Email: THAI-STYLE VILLA aircon and full furnishing. Prices for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 million baht. Tel: 081- start at 9.9 million baht, ready 8920190 (Warit), 089- [email protected] IN CHALONG 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ to move in. For short or long- gmail.com 6464823 (Rattana). Email: term rental. Special offers! Tel: [email protected] HOUSE FOR SALE 087-893 8747. 400sqm property in a quiet and KATA RESIDENCE panoramic location at Baan FROM 2.9 MTB URGENT SALE Saiyuan. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- TOWNHOUSE Luxury apartments, 60sqm, from rooms, kitchen, living room, IN PATONG 2.9 million baht. Free furnish- large covered terrace, and park- ing. Free transfer fee. Tel: 081-788 ing, plus storage. Includes 8280. Email: maurice.phuket For sale. Chanote title, easy Chanote title, company owned. Luxurious, lakeside, Thai @gmail.com access in and out with concrete Price: 4.5 million baht. Contact: -style villa in Chalong. Has road. Price: 12 million baht per [email protected] rai. No agent! Tel: 087-270 9093. 8 rooms and a swimming 2 STORY HOUSE, RAWAI BUILDING FOR SALE pool. Price: 38 million baht. 3 bed, 3 bath. European kitchen. Tel: 081-892 8740. A 4-storey building next to Bangla Built-in wardrobes. Self contained KATA RESIDENCE New detached house in Suites Absolute. Price: 35 million bungalow, all on 715 sqm of land. FROM 8.5 MTB Phanason 3, Thalang. baht. Tel: 081-078 7743. 6.8 million baht. Tel: 081-078 1112 Big 2-bedroom apartments, 253.25sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 2 RAI (English), 087-628 3673 (Thai). 140sqm. Now 8.5 million bathrooms, double garage, LAND FOR SALE IN AO MAKHAM Email: [email protected] baht. Free transfer fee. Free furnished and landscaped Bangtao near Laguna, 480sqm. furnishing. Tel: 081-788 8280. garden. 2.8 million baht. Ready for building a house. Tel: STUNNING SEAVIEW Email: maurice.phuket@ 084-851 6121. gmail.com Contact Phing. Tel: 087-278 Overlooking Patong bay. A 0067. Email: sweetpinky townhouse with 3 bedrooms and PATONG STUDIO, SEAVIEW LAND PLOTS @live.co.uk 28SQM 4 bathrooms. Includes a lockup garage. Asking price: 12 million BANG TAO Freehold, all new and furnished. Beautiful seaview, private com- 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Price: 1.75 million baht. Tel: 089- baht. Tel: 076-341618, 086-691 9657. munity, underground utilities, 3 For sale. 62sq wah, 2 bath- 971 5664. Email: ronny2507@ On Nanai Road. 2 stories, phase electricity. Ready to rooms, Villa Dawroong. 4.5 million hotmail.com 112.5sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 build. Starting price: 4.5 million baht. Contact Khun Tar. Tel: 076- Chanote, in Soi Rat-U-Thit bathrooms, bathtub, built-in LAND AT PA KHLOK baht. Tel: 086-267 0157 (En- 377052, 089-971 1268. 1, public utility area. easy ac- cabinets, kitchen, aircon and glish). Fax: 076-325294. Email: TOWNHOUSE FOR cess in and out. Just 12 mil- SALE OR RENT car park. 1km to Patong [email protected] LAND + HOUSE, RAWAI lion baht for both rai. Tel: beach, near Bangla Road Near Rawai temple. Chanote. 087-689 9679, 081-270 and Jungceylon. Price 5.5 KATU GOLF 1 ngan, 19 talangwah, 20sqm. 0875. Email: tasuwan@ million baht or nearest offer. PENTHOUSE CONDO Small new house built; much hotmail.com No agents! Tel: 087-270 Freehold 135 sqm. 1 bedroom, space left. 4.5 million baht. Tel: 9093. 2 bathrooms, 1 big living room, 083-393 4758 (English & Thai). CHEAP PATONG POOL Western kitchen, terrace with Email: [email protected] Villa with a seaview, 6 rooms, 3 SUPER DEAL, nice golf course view. Price: 5.5 bathrooms, 4 aircons, 2 kitch- KATA BEACH 49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote, million baht. Tel: 081-824 1385. CHALONG/PHUKET ens. Quick sale. Price: 6.4 mil- Beverly Hills Villa. Big pool-garden, 2.5km from Heroines’ Monu- Fax: 076-293149. Email: jbiwo TOWN In Moobaan Tinawut, lion baht only, sold before at 12 3 bedrooms. From 19 million ment. 1.7 million baht per rai. @csloxinfo.com baht; now selling for 16 million Newly renovated one-storey Samkong, close to Yada million baht. Tel: 087-053 6016. Tel: 083-180 2143. baht! Free furnishing. Free trans- house. 2/3 bedrooms + stu- Dental Clinic. 2 connected HOUSE IN KAMALA fer fee. Chanote title, one year free dio, 90sqm. Total special buildings, 2 floors, 3 bed- 2 minutes from the beach, 2 rooms, 3 bathrooms. For PATONG APARTMENT finance. Tel: 081-788 8280. Email: CHARMING price: 2 million baht. Free Condotel 9th floor. 28sqm, fully HOME & POOL bedrooms + car park. 2.3 million rent: 12,000 baht per month, [email protected] baht. Contact at K. Nam. Tel: transfer fee. Chanote title. furnished. 10 minutes to the Exclusive hillside. Big pool and sale: 2.8 million baht. Tel: 081- 089-472 5162. Tel: 081-788 8280. Email: beach. Price: 1.7 million baht. 3 FLOOR BUILDING shady garden. 3 bed, 4 bath. [email protected] 597 6302, 081-597 9441. Tel: 089-909 3882. In Chalong, for sale at 5.8 mil- Office. Very nice. Freehold. lion baht, 6 aircons, nice apart- Secure. Tel: 076-388236, 089- HOUSE IN KAMALA ment on 3th floor. Tel: 081-476 727 5407 (English). Email: 3242. Email: natthapornw@ [email protected] hotmail.com For further details, please see our website at www.villa-sale- FANTASTIC VIEW phuket.com 8 rai for sale on top of the island, view to Phi Phi, Mai Thon, Coral PATONG CONDO Island, Rawai and Chalong. All SEAVIEW around sea view! Tel: 087-263 Freehold, 125sqm, 2 bedrooms, 1308. Fax: 076-282092. 2 bathrooms, big living room, for sale. 2 houses on land. 1 Western kitchen, terrace with Ngan 89sq wah. Chanote title, near mountain, peace and SURIN BEACH nice sea, mountain, city view. 11th floor, corner, big pool, car safe, 10 minutes from the Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 parking. Price: 10.8 million baht. beach. 7.8 million baht direct for sale. 2.2 rai, 5 mins Tel: 081-824 1385 (English). from owner. Tel: 083-180 walk to Surin Beach. Email: Fax: 076-293149. Email: jbiwo 2143. Email: yaris.vios@ [email protected] @csloxinfo.com gmail.com

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POOL VILLA Properties 1 MB YEARLY 450,000 BAHT 6,000 BAHT 58 MONTHLY Pool Villa near Heroines Monu- For Rent RENTAL YEARLY RENTAL MONTHLY RENTAL PAYMENTS ment - 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, large living room, big Eu- ropean kitchen, 4-AC, fully fur- nished with teak wood furniture, HOUSE IN pool 27sqm. Price: 25,000 baht/ CHALONG month. Tel: 089-854 0277. Email: [email protected]

CONDO FOR RENT Rawai beach. 648sqm land, Rawai beach. 400sqm, Rawai beach. studio, fur- Of 35,000 baht. Located in 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bar, hotel, 9 bedrooms, 9 guesthouse, 6 bedrooms, nished, WiFi, cable TV, Rawai beach. For sale: 28 126 sqm, partly furnished, at bathrooms, WiFi. Sale 18 6 bathrooms. 30 years 30 years lease 1 million years leased pool villa, fur- Phuket Country Club. Email: million baht pay in 10 years. lease 7.2 million baht pay in baht pay in 10 years. Tel: nished, WiFi and car park. [email protected] Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: 10 years. Tel: 086-940 8914. 086-940 8914. Email: Tel: +66-86-940 8914. Email: Single house, 60sq wah, 3 [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] RAWAI HOUSE bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 For rent. Long or short-term, fully aircons. Cable TV, ADSL. furnished. Nice pool. Website: Price:15,000 baht per APARTMENT IN PATONG KAMALA BEACH 24,000 NEW PATONG APARTMENTS www.ferienthailand.com PER MONTH Large Studio & 2 Bedroom Units. 3-BEDROOM month. Tel: 081-569 7068. Fully furnished apartment room FURNISHED HOUSE Email: [email protected] with swimming pool for rent. Tel: Fully furnished 2-bedroom unit WiFi, gym, 2 swimming pools. +66-81-894 4730 (English & with aircon, en suite bathrooms 2kms to town center in quiet loca- PHUKET VILLA Thai). Fax: +66-76-292149. and a European-style kitchen. tion. Start at 20 K P/m. Tel: 080- DAORUNG NEW PATONG Email: [email protected] 2 minutes’ walk to the beach. 052 8082. Email: solitude001@ APARTMENTS For further details, please see our Price: 24,000 baht/month. A aol.com Large Studio and 2 Bedroom website at www.nanaivilla.com minimum 3-month lease. Chil- Units. WiFi, gym, 2 swimming dren and pets are ok. Facilities HOUSES FROM pools. In quiet location just 2 km HOUSE IN CHALONG include TV, DVD, cable TV, WELLTA to town center. Prices start at 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom units WiFi available. Electric, UBC Do you want to rent or buy a 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 080- for rent. Near Palai Beach. Fully and internet are extra. Call Don. house in Phuket? Maybe I can 052 8082 (English). Email: furnished with aircon and ADSL. Tel: +66-81-894 3839. Email: help you. Contact Wellta. Tel: [email protected] [email protected] 081-968 0309 (English). Email. Includes cable TV and car park. House for rent, 55sq wah, 2 Please call for more info. Tel: 089- [email protected] Near the monument, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE 728 8311. LUXURY POOL VILLA www.houseinphuket.com 1-2 bedroom houses for rent. Near Phuket International Acad- aircons, hi-speed internet, no phone line, unfurnished. 15,000 baht per month. Tel: Starting from 9,000 baht per emy in Thalang. 5 bedrooms, BUNGALOW FOR RENT cable TV. Long-term rent preferable. Price: 17,500 087-270 9093. month. At Palai, near Chalong AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS partially furnished. Price: 100,000 Nai Harn, 1 bedroom unit, fully Bay. Tel: 081-892 4311. Visit: baht per month.Tel: +66-84-057 furnished. Includes hot shower, baht per month or sale 2.95 http://palaigreen.weebly.com 5756. Website: www.thegarden cable TV and Internet. Only 9,000 million baht. Tel: 081-538 kptphuket.com baht per month. Tel: 081-691 7050. KATA CONDO APARTMENT FOR RENT 3029. Email: kris_silanachai@ A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom luxury ONE-BEDROOM yahoo.com CONDO IN PATONG apartment in Rawai with a sea CONDO A fully furnished 1 bedroom unit view. Tel: 087-882 9604. Website: - New fully furnished with WiFi with WiFi. At Phuket Palace premierpropertiesphuket.com and pool near Central Festival 227SQM HOUSE Resort. Includes parking space. Phuket. FOR RENT Tel: 081-892 1621. 5-bedroom colonial house, PATONG CONDOTEL - Beach-front condo, long-term recently refurbished to a 56sqm, fully furnished, aircon, rent with 2-bedroom many PATONG STUDIO, high standard. Wonderful Internet, cable and maid-ser- facitilies. Contact for more de- 28SQM sea and mountain views. viced. Price: 22,000 baht/ tails. Tel: 081-892 0038. Aircon, fridge, TV, DVD and month. Tel: 081-891 3740. Pool set in lush tropical ADSL. Price: 15,000 baht per garden. Very quiet, located B.L. APARTMENT month. Tel: 089-971 5664. Email: in private estate. 10 min- [email protected] THAI VILLA AND POOL utes to British Int'l School New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 Soi Naya, Naiharn. Long term. and Marinas. Price: 80,000 bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, Price: 35,000 baht per month. cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, OCEAN VIEW CONDO baht per month. Tel: 086- Fully furnished house with 3 IN KARON Tel: 081-270 5126. Email: garden, car park. 8,000 baht bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 Large, western, 110 sqm, 2 279 6283. deluxe with 2 bedrooms, 2 [email protected] per month. Tel: 081-6923163. aircons, and a European- bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen and fully style kitchen. Includes 3 TV with huge covered terrace furnished. Spectacular beach sets and 2 fridges. Price: Fully fitted teak kitchen, and seaview. Beach access 2 24,000 baht/month. Situ- baths with granite tops, fully min walk. Available for short- Classified Advertisements ated in a quiet location. A furnished, cable, ADSL, park- term or long-term lease. No minute from Heroines Monu- ing. Located in a quiet area. agents please. Tel: 076- Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. ment. Tel: +66-86-949 1913. Tel: 084-840 1262. Email: 486624, 086-281 9311. Email: Email: [email protected] north8east98@yahoo. com Then hand it to any of our agents. [email protected]

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SURIN BEACH APT & HOUSE, PATONG Property Accommodation APARTMENTS 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Full Accommodation Household Services Available 'The Lofts' apartments are situated western kitchen, spacious liv- Wanted Items on the beach road in Surin which ing/dining. All aircon, WiFi. is fully serviced by restaurants and 140sqm plus balcony. All ex- THAI WORLD 3 BED, 2 BATH, shops, and is one of the trendiest tras. Quiet. Tel: 084-185 8536. HOUSE WITH POOL GREY SOFA AND PROPERTY CLEANING PHUKET TOWN areas of Phuket. Overlooking NEAR KATHU ARMCHAIR Cleaning services for Nice house close to big Tesco Kings Park, a public park and the 4 BEDRM VILLA WITH Looking to rent a house with pool, Grey 3-seat sofa and armchair. homeowners and property devel- Lotus. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- location of Phuket's first golf LARGE POOL 1 or 2 bedrooms for 1-3 months, 3-4 years old, never really used opers. Daily cleaning to deep rooms, living room, 4 aircons, course, these apartments put you Holiday, short, daily, long term or preferred location near Kathu. – pretty much as new. Paid cleaning services. Efficient and fully furnished, ADSL, ready to on the front step of all that Surin has monthly residential rentals wel- Email: [email protected] 18,000 baht. Will sell for 6,000. cost effective. Please tel: 089-166 move in. Price:17,000 baht per to offer. One bedroom/bathroom come. Tel: 076-263717, 081-676 Ready for pick-up anytime. Tel: 8090 (Thai), 085-576 6812 (En- month, 192,000 baht for one- designed by a western architect 4849 (English & Thai). Fax: 076- LOOKING FOR 081-862 8267 (English). Email: glish). Email: info@thaiworld year lease. Tel: 089-474 0769 – trendy tropical living. Tel: 076- 263919. Email: william.amonoo A HOUSE [email protected] property.com (English & Thai). Email: 326454, 080-146 3466. Email: @gmail.com Looking for a 1 - 2 bedroom house [email protected] For [email protected] For in Kathu or Phuket town. Long SOFA FOR SALE further details, please see our futher details, please visit our KATA BEACH term. Furniture is preferably but White reclining sofa, modern Property website at www.ddproperty/ website: www.phuketapartment Low season promotion from 400 not necessarly. Quiet location. style. 3,000 baht. Tel: 086- Wanted property/show/87776 holidays.com baht per night, includes continen- Tel: 081-978 0819 (English). 278 8598 (English). Email: tal breakfast, WiFi and 10% off Email: [email protected] [email protected] LIVING IN PATONG LUXURY APT food. Free airport pickup with five LOOKING FOR VILLA PHUKET TOWN Royal Paradise Complex. night stay. Tel: 081-894 8446. SEEKING RENTAL LOUNGE FURNITURE Laguna Villa, Bang Tao area, Newly renovated Sino Email for more info and photos: Email: [email protected] Seeking a long-stay rental for Lounge furniture. Suitable for fully furnished. Required for Dec- Portugese house for rent as 1- [email protected] For futher details, please see our 15,000 baht per month or TV stand or DVD. Can be Mar period. Tel: 089-594 6456 and 2-bedroom apartment. website: www.southernfriedrice. less. I live in Thailand on a long- viewed at Bangtao Beach, near (English), 085-888 8485 (Thai). Fully furnished. Tel: 089-668 GUESTHOUSE ROOM com stay retirement visa. Email: Laguna. One light oak; one 3639 (English & Thai). Email: For rent. Small+beautiful pool, [email protected] dark colored. Original price: SEAVIEW [email protected] sauna, fitness, etc. Near PATONG BEACH 10,000 baht. Make an offer. Tel: BEACHFRONT VILLA Carrefour. Tel: 081-084 3415. CONDO KAMALA APARTMENT/ +44-794-362 4622. Email: Interested in renting a villa long- PATONG TOWER NEW Studio, 58sqm, corner, western HOUSE [email protected] term. Contract must start from 1-BEDROOM kitchen, car park, balcony, pool, Looking for a clean modern 2 the end of 2010. 4 to 5 bed- CONDO 700M FROM Newly renovated, modern 1- nice view. Long time rental, mini- bedroom apartment/house for rent KING-SIZE BED rooms and maids room pre- PATONG bed condo for long term rent mum 3 months. Tel: 081-824 Dec 9 - March 9 in Kamala. FOR SALE ferred. Not furnished. Security Fully furnished, 50 sqm, double only. 25,000 baht per month. 1385. Fax: 076-293149. Email: Close to main road/beach, cable Barely used king-size bed with and/or maid service should be bed, kitchen, living room, balcony Tel: 089-471 8467 (English). [email protected] TV and internet essential. Email: mattress for sale at only 4,000 included. Large garden with with mountain view, fitness center, Email: [email protected] [email protected]. baht. Tel: 083-180 2234 (English). swimming pool. Pets allowed. swimming pool. Price: 25,000 baht/month. Tel: 081-817 7886, KATHU GOLF COURSE Email: [email protected] Beachfront, sea view or close HOLIDAY ACCOM to the beach. Areas preferred: APARTMENT & ROOM 081-244 6970 (English & Thai). Penthouse, 5th floor, 135sqm, IN PATONG Email: [email protected] 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, big WANTED SINGLE BED FOR SALE Naiharn or Rawai. Rental will be Short term holiday rental, De- Apartment for long term rent. living room, western kitchen, Very good condition. Hardly negotiable depending on facili- cember 18th - Jan 28th. Single 8,000-20,000 baht per month. terrace with nice view. For long used. Beach colored wood ties. Email for picture and info KATA LUXURY VILLA Occupancy. Please advise if you Room from 600-1,500 baht per time rental. Tel: 081-824 1385. with wooden head board. to: [email protected] RENTAL have anything to offer. Email: night. Please contact for more Fax: 076-293149. Email: Mattress not included. 3,000 3-bedroom villa on tip of Kata [email protected] INTERESTED IN information. Tel: 076-512151, Beach headland. Built up area: [email protected] baht. Tel: 085-691 7250. RENTING VILLA 089-290 9567. Or send email: 3,400 sq ft. Sited 15m above the Email: [email protected] Long-term contract from Febru- [email protected] sea with spectacular Andaman CENTRAL APARTMENT ary 2011. 4 to 5 bedrooms. Maid Website: at www.brommathai sea views. 6m x 15m infinity pool PATONG Building NICE DINING room if possible but not neces- house.com on rocks overlooking the sea. Villa 2nd street apartment. Newly built Products ROOM SET sary. Not furnished. Security and/ surrounded by dense foliage, pool. 2 bedrooms, balcony, & Services Wood dining room table with 6 or maid service included. Large APARTMENTS IN spacious balconies, and outdoor aircon, fan, fully furnished and reupholstered chairs. Very garden with swimming pool. KATHU showers in natural settings. Very really fresh. Great location in the good condition. Quick sale at Pets allowed. Beachfront, sea Newly serviced studios, 1 bed- private. Thai, Japanese, Balinese grand condotel of Patong Beach. CUSTOM FURNITURE 8,900 baht. Tel: 089-651 5186. view or close to the beach. Areas room or 2 bedroom. Furnished design influences and artifacts. Lone-term rent. 25,000 baht per PACKAGES Email: [email protected] preferred by order: Naiharn, Excellent cook and maid pro- with WiFi and pool. Attractive month. Tel: 086-980 8537. With full interior design and deliv- Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Kamala. vided. Tel: +65-9-621 0254. prices. Tel: 081-892 0038. For Email: [email protected] ery service, including bespoke CHEAP WHITE Rental will be negotiable depend- Email: [email protected] further details, please see our manufacturing for fitted and loose LEATHER SOFAS ing on facilities. Email for picture Please see our website at: website at www.orchidkathu PATONG GUESTHOUSE furniture. We supply the best New white leather sofas for and info: [email protected] www.housephuket .com heights-phuket.com Pool, fitness, sauna, etc. Start modern quality in sofas, curtains 26,000baht each. Tel: 087-881 from 500 baht. Tel: 081-084 and outdoor furniture. Please 8075 (English & Thai). Email: 3415. Email: [email protected] contact Rick. Tel: 082-275 7737. [email protected] Website: www.guesthouse- Email:[email protected] Classified Advertisements phuket.com 60% OFF NEW Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. OUTDOOR FURNITURE CONDO IN GOLF QUALITY BUILDING Rattan furniture: lounge bed, Then hand it to any of our agents. COURSE SERVICES table, chair. Tel. 086-283 2279. Secure, great location in * Built-in Email: [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) Phuket country club and fully * Architect, construction, furnished. 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Tel: 076- Contact 087-689 9679. K. Noi. Tel: 081-606 5746. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 270703, 087-265 4268 (En- (English & Thai). Email: Email: DWF_homeservices glish). Email: [email protected] [email protected] @hotmail.com 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 October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

MOTORSAILER 33' WAKE/SKI BOAT Neptunian 33. Single-handed, FOR SALE blue water cruising yacht. VHF, radar, autohelm, GPS, depth. Completely refurbished. 2 cab- ins. Hot water. Contact for more information. Tel: 081-968 1437 (English). Email: bobedward1 @hotmail.com

2-year-old, 4.2 meters long 40 FT CRUISING Cholmark boat with a YACHT 60Hp Yamaha Enduro en- Fast fiberglass boat well gine. Includes trailer, GPS equipped for cruising. It’s been sonar, Waketower and used for circumnavigation. more. Price: 475,000 baht. Sale price: US$85,000. Please Please contact for more contact for more information. information. Tel: 086-949 Tel: 081-866 8716. Email: 1913. Email: juraj_t@ [email protected] yahoo.com

ROYAL PHUKET 43 FT ROBERTS MARINA BERTH CRUISING YACHT 20m front line Royal Fiberglass boat with equip- Phuket Marina berth to let ment warranty. It is undergo- by private owner. Please ing major refitting. Price: email for more information US$43,500. Contact for more on flexible terms and info. Tel: 081-866 8716. Email: greatly discounted rates. [email protected] Email: [email protected]

AZIMUT 46 (2001) MOTORSAILER For sale. New listing. Very good condition, mail for brochure. Please call for more details. JEANNEAU SUN GAME FISHING/ BAYLINER 245HP Tel: 086-690 0444 (English), 19FT ELITE RIB 085-887 7414 (Thai). Email: ODYSSEY 35’ DIVE BOAT (2009) 20m long, built 2007. One of the Like new. 300Hp Mercruiser [email protected] 2003, great pocket cruising yacht. Price: US$79,950. nicest we’ve seen. Price: 5 includes air berth. Price: 2.7 For further information, visit million baht. Includes mooring. million baht. For further BAREBOAT WANTED our website: www.boatshed More details, visit our website: information, see our website at: Wanted: bareboat motorsailer phuket.com www.boatshedphuket.com www.boatshed phuket.com Neptunian 33. Bluewater for one or two weeks around cruiser. New paint and var- Phuket for a Swiss inventer and nish, inside and outside. a Lincolnshire farmer with 30 NEW 35 FT POWER CAT 55 FT CRUSING Almost completed. All fiber CATAMARAN WHARRAM TIKI 30 Sailed single-handed from years experience. Please text (2009) Graham as above for more infor- 100Hp, 4 stroke engine. glass with fly-bridge. Perfect 6 double cabins, 105sqm UK. Tel: 081-968 1437 (En- Professional build and mation. Tel: +44-179-076 3249, Trailer. Price: 679,000 baht. for diving, transfers. Please sails. 2009 in composite, no glish). Email: bobedward1@ nearly new. 4-stroke O/B. +44-777-447 3916. Email: gla Contact Kim. Tel: 087-275 contact for more info. Email: engine. Price: 1.5 million baht. hotmail.com Price: 2.15 million baht. [email protected] 5563. [email protected] Tel: 087-461 8089. For further information, visit our website at: www. 8M SAILING CATAMARAN ONAN GENERATOR boatshedphuket.com Open bridge, wood, expoxy, Onan MDL3 Marine Generator fiberglass composite. 15Hp 12kVA at 1,500rpm, 2,600hrs. Yahama. All 2 years old, an- Excellent condition. Recently tifouling new in 2010. Good underwent major service: new BENETEAU condition and ready to sail. engine mounts, water pump, OCEANIS 351 (1995) Equipped to fishing with 6 hoses, etc. Includes sound Great condition. Awlgrip rods holder. 2 cabines and shield and muffler. Please call paint job.Price: US$ storage place. Thai registered for more details. Tel: 081-821 89,950. For more details, with book. Price: 440,000 1812 (English), 081-819 5152 please visit our website: baht. Please contact for more (English & Thai). Email: leigh www.boatshedphuket.com information. Tel: +49-33-22293 @gls-lithotripsy.com 0210. Email: stier@net- print.de SOLUTIONS TO SWAN 42 CRUISER/ THIS WEEK’S RACER Discounted to US$119,950. PUZZLES Must sell. Ready for King’s Cup. Please see our website: Crossword puzzle: www.boatshedphuket.com

NEW BOAT SUNNAV 18FT

For sale. Highest quality with trailer. Price: only 270,000 baht. No engine. Tel: 089-476 7443, 085-352 1940,076-377577. Con- tact for more details, email [email protected] or visit: www.sunnav.com 34 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

LIVE-IN NANNY / MAID URGENTLY NEEDED WANTED - Receptionist Experienced live-in nanny to - Night receptionist help with 3 children, aged 5, 6 - Sous chef and 7, at the Boat Lagoon. All children at school from 8am to - Waiter 4pm. Cooking and English - Waitress speaking skills would be a - Assistant general manager plus, as would a sense of - Housekeeping humour. Tel: 081-893 7027. - Engineer Email: [email protected] - Cook ADVERTISING SALES Please contact Bamboo MANAGER Beach Hotel & Spa. Tel: Class Act Media is a company 081-893 0135. Email: that produces The Phuketian, accounting1@club The Hua Hin Informer and The bamboo.com Samui Informer. We require an advertising sales manager to RECEPTIONIST handle all aspects of our publica- Cleaner, security wanted. For tions. Extensive knowledge of guesthouse in Patong. Please sales techniques, preferably in contact more information. Tel: advertising sales in Thailand. 082-598 1386. Foreigner/Thai with excellent English. Good salary, bonuses TELESALES and expenses. Please send CV Seeking self-motivated native in English and salary expecta- English speakers with excellent tions (base salary) to Jason. Tel: communication skills for a 076-620553, 086-479 7471. telemarketing position. Must Email: jason@aclassactme be comfortable and confident dia.com on the phone. Experience in the service industry or telesales URGENTLY NEEDED would be an advantage. Salary: Seeking personnel for following basic, plus commission. Tel: positions: 087-269 9206. Email: [email protected] - Receptionist - Night receptionist ADMINISTRATOR FOR - Sous chef INTERNET - Waiter Must have great computer skills, - Waitress speak and write excellent English. - Assistant general manager Thai or western person consid- ered. Tel: 084-440 7651 (English). - Housekeeping Email: bookings@villachan - Engineer grajang.com - Cook Club Bamboo Boutique SECRETARY/PA Resort & Spa Real estate and tour company 247/1-8, Nanai Road, searching for female staff. Thai Patong, Kathu, Phuket native, aged 25-35 years old 83150 Tel: 076-345345-7. with good spoken English and Fax: 076-345099. driving license. Salary + com- mission and bonus. Please Mobile: 081-893 0135. contact for more information. Email: accounting@club Tel: 081-343 0777. Email: bamboo.com [email protected] TEACHER WANTED THEATRE & BLISS LOUNGE TEACHERS WANTED We seek to recruit 3 second- RESTAURANT We are looking for staff. IN PHUKET ary teachers specialising in Palazzo looking for Stage man- Satree Phuket School is seeking Bliss Lounge Patong: Maths, ICT and Science. Tel: ager and Light - Sound techni- 1 full time, native English speak- - Bartender (Thai national) 076-612876, 080-534 5006 cians. Must be experienced in ing mathematics teacher for 11 – (English & Thai). Fax: 076- the entertainment industry and Good fixed salary, tips and 18 year-old students. Salary with 612877. Please send CV to have good English. Positions: bonuses B.A. degree in English, drama or [email protected] Floor manager, Bar manager, Bliss Lounge Kata Beach: science begins at 35,000 and Bar tender, Waiters, with artistic - Bartender/Cashier (Thai na- M.A. degree in English, drama or skills and ability to perform in the tional) science begins at 40,000 baht. STAFF WANTED Entertainment area. Tel: 076- Both include 4 weeks paid holiday, European-managed restaurant - Hostess (Thai national) 202277 Or email: info@phuket- a government health plan and and hotel requires an experi- - Waitress (Thai national) palazzo.com 3,000 baht housing allowance. enced seafood chef, the salary - Office assistants (Thai na- Minimum requirements: depends on level of experience. tional) Bachelor’s degree or above, plus Thai national. Good opportunity. STAFF WANTED Good fixed salary, tips and TEFL or CELTA certificate or Other positions; English speak- For serving seafood and Thai bonuses equivalent. We can only reply to ing bartenders, waitresses, wait- food. Good spoken English. Positions available now! applicants who meet the mini- ers and kitchen helpers. English Salary+commission. Tel: 082- 283 3154. Interested? Visit us at Patong mum requirements. Please email speaking hotel receptionists and or give us a call! your CV with covering letter to: driver. Guaranteed all season [email protected]; jobs. Hotel located at Ao Nang LOOKING FOR Tel: 085-619 4963 (Thai/En- Beach, Krabi. Tel: 075-637767, ACCOUNTS ASST glish). Please send your CV to [email protected]. Or call Tel: 084-666 3557. Be prepared to 083-640 8003, 085-150 4840 1 position. Knowledge of basic Email: [email protected] present all original certificates at (English & Thai). Fax: 075- accounting and English required. Address: 58/6 Bangla Rd. Soi interview and do teaching demon- 637812. Email: aningrestaurant Tel: 084-849 7212. Email your Patong Resort-Patong Beach stration. @hotmail.com resume to: [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

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32GB MICRO SDHC + RESTAURANT Articles ADAPTER Business FOR SALE For Sale Brand new 32gb micro SDHC Opportunities Just outside of Patong with a card with a full size sd great view of Patong Bay, just adapter. Please make sure next to the View Point. It has BABY CAR CAPSULE your phone or camera is BEST 25 ROOMS 50 seats. Very low rent and Baby car capsule for a new compatible before buying as HOTEL IN PATONG four years left on the contract. born and up to 1 year old. I will not accept return for this This 25 room hotel is located on Low price: 100,000 baht or Keyfit 30 by Chicco, red color reason. 1,000 baht. Tel: 038- a busy road in Patong and is highest bid. Tel: 087-882 1445, and in Good condition. Fits all 406492, 086-822 9421 (En- on track to gross 4.4 million 084-626 4528 (English), 084- cars, very quick & easy to glish & Thai). Email: asian baht in rooms this year. Will sell 842 3400 (English). Email: put in and take out. Price: [email protected] the 6 year lease for only 2.2 [email protected] 8,000 baht. Tel: 086-270 3517 million baht. Tel: 076-345238, (English & Thai). Email: FURNITURE 084-078 2753 (Thai). Email: HOTEL FOR RENT [email protected] Fantastic huge wood dining [email protected] For Nice, 4-story hotel with 20 fully Website: http://www.snugas table and 10 chairs. Price new: further details, please see our CHAO MASSAGE FOR ROOFTOP RESTAURANT furnished rooms, restaurant, abugbabyslings.com/im- 109,000 baht; will sell now for website at www.realproreal SALE FOR RENT Jacuzzi, roof pool, garden, ages/00000118423- 39,000. Brand new sofa. Price estatephuket.com A sauna turnkey operation in- On the top floor of Sinthavee Nanai Rd. Magnificent view of ChiccoKeyFit30InfantCarSeat- new: 69,000 baht; will sell now cluding all permits and li- Hotel, Phuket Town. Conve- Patong. Tel: 081-693 9642. large.jpg for 29,000. Tel: 084-625 5090 DIVING COMPANY censes. Includes quarters for nient for a restaurant or bar. (English). Email: cloesena@ Booking office in Chalong, sales employees and owner if rented Also, a discotheque on the 2nd MOTOR 12ED KEBAB pt.lu shop in Patong. TAT & Insur- out. Comes with restaurant floor (with license). Tel: 087- LAGOON GRILL Hardly used: 25,000 baht. ance. Tel: 084-838 3158. Email: equipment in a freestanding 270 9093. Email: a.pueng@ For rent. A fully fitted pool Commercial food mixer: [email protected] building on 3 rai land. Good gmail.com side grill at Alamanda 1 9,000 baht. Tel: 089-867 INTEX POOL FOR lease and room for expansion. Laguna with Lagoon view, 4872. SALE - CHEAP BUSINESS / HOUSE Price: 950,000 baht. Tel: 086- RESTAURANT FOR Bang Tao beach. For long- Round Intex Easy Set SWAP 529 9576. SALE PATONG or short-term rental. For POND BIO FILTER Inflatable swimming pool 2 bed house with swimming Restaurant in a good loca- more information contact FOR SALE - size about 5 meters, pool/jacuzzui in good area in tion in Patong Beach, (20+9 Khun Maew. Tel: 076- Pond Bio Filter Model CBF-1100 1m deep. Good condi- Kamala available under swap RESTAURANT IN rooms in hotel) with 30 seats 324325, 081-536 1101. 1.0 Hp. with UV Light. Included tion, used only for 2 deal for business or 8,000,000 KATHU (expandable). Equipped with submersible Pump Arwan months. Includes: pool baht o.n.o.Pls mail for details. a European and Thai kitchen, model:KSV-151. New release liner, ground cloth, cover, Email: expatbusiness@ bar counter and terrace. Sale price: 30,000 baht. Second surface skimmer, filter yahoo.co.uk with built-in furniture at only Business hand price:12,500 baht. Tel: 076- pump, repair kit.4,000 800,000 baht. Rental fee Products & 273087, 081-978 5901 (English), baht. Tel: 086-682 7818 PARTNER WANTED 40,000 baht/month. Email: 081-956 3775 (Thai). Fax: 076- (English). Email: steffen With capital or without for a large [email protected] Services 273087. Email: moose@ @calypsophuket.com nice restaurant/pizzeria/lounge waterworkswarehouse.net bar in Nai Harn. 500m from DIVE COMPANY Rawai Beach. Tel: 082-420 At waterfall. Fully equipped: Share of a well established dive Bulletins 3134. Email: paul.phuket@ aircons, 60+ seats, two business in Phuket. Own boat/ ELECTRIC HOT gmail.com bars, two bedrooms. Ready equipment, looking for a partner, PLATES: 2 RING to open! Price: 6.75 million not dive staff. Tel: 081-970 Electric hot plates, 2 rings. SALON FOR SALE/ baht. Freehold. Tel: 087-417 0160. Email: sea.andaman@ Both rings have quick heat RENT 8187. Must see in our gmail.com up sensors. Has adapter On Nanai Road. Fully equipped. website : www.phuket- plug for common house For sale: 148,000 baht. For rent: estate.com power point, but can be hard 9,000 baht per month. Tel: 086- DISCO/CLUB, SALE/ wired also.10 months old. 828 7505. LEASE Price when new: 5,500 KARON BEACHFRONT Fully equipped, 2 bars, HOTEL baht. Will sell for 3,200 baht. GUESTHOUSE kitchen. Many features, Tel: 085-275 3720. Email: RESTAURANT For sale. Phuket-Karon genuine reason for sale. beachfront hotel, 1 room + [email protected] Near Kata Beach. Bakery for Pls contact Brian. Tel: pizzeria restaurant. All fur- sale. Fully equipped. Price: 087-894 5643. Email: nished. 4-year contract. 2.4 million baht. Tel: 083-639 [email protected] Price: 1.75 million baht. Tel: SONY PS3 & 4268. ACCESSORIES 081-894 7243. Comes with second con- 5-STAR BAR FOR SALE ROOM-FOR-RENT troller and Logitech G25 A stunning lounge bar with SURIN BEACH - BUSINESS Steering wheel. Games aircon and 50-plus seats. SHOP FOR RENT Price: 5 million baht. Tel: 087- available include: Guitar Superb location adjacent 881 7600. Hero 3, Avatar, Transform- to hotels. 100 sq metres. ers 1 & 2, Star Wars: The Fully fitted, including Force Unleashed & The aircons and Cool Room. Complete Saga (Lego), SHOP FOR SALE AT PATONG 50,000 baht per month. Burnout Paradise City, Contact Dan at Prodecon GT5, Army of Two and Air- Co, Ltd. 080-146 3466. borne. Contact K. Mike. Tel: 076-326454. Fax: 076- For sale: 24 guest rooms, Tel: 086-951 2455. Email: 326454. Email: danmoglia 4 shops. Tel: 081-970 [email protected] @prodecon.co.th 8339 (Thai), 083-103 3801 (English). SPONSOR TEAK, RATTAN GUESTHOUSE IN FURNITURE a needy child. The Phuket KARON International Women’s High quality furniture for sale: 5- Urgent! Price: 350,000 6 apartments, 50m from the SHOPHOUSE Club is a volunteer organi- seater modular rattan sofa, 2 baht. For more details, beach. 80% occupancy rate. IN KATHU zation raising funds for plantation chairs, customised please contact K. Pang. Good for profit. Price: 2.9 mil- For rent. 4 floors, 4 aircon. educational scholarships. Balinese teak shelves, wooden Tel: 082-258 0203. lion over 3 or 6 years. Email: Fully furnished apartment We rely on the goodwill of benches & more. Leaving [email protected] on third floor. Very good loca- donors and sponsors – Phuket. Must sell by month end. Website: www.ninapartments tion only 26,000 baht per small and large. If you Call to view. Prices negotiable. INVESTMENT phuket.com month. Tel: 081-432 6587. Tel: 085-791 0691 (English). would like to put some- Solid business investment op- Email: [email protected] thing back into the com- portunity. Tel: 085-258 0006. munity in which you live, COFFEE SHOP LOOKING TO RENT Email: [email protected] URGENT SALE A HOTEL HOME THEATER contact us to find out more Website: www.aero promgr.com about giving a prize or be- One-time offer! Nice coffee/ Thai team with 10 years west- Bose acoustic mass 15 for /investments.html ing a sponsor. sandwich shop for sale in ern experience in the hotel in- sale + bass charger. Contact: Kata. 20 persons. Newly reno- dustry, looking to rent a hotel Please call K. Carol Jram. Tel: 080-067 6700. RETIRE NOW vated and everything included. (15-30 rooms), with restaurtant, (Tel: 087-417 8860) or Risk-free income, generated in Write or call for info/pics. quiet location, at least 10 year KITCHEN EQUIPMENT K. Sue (Tel: 087-277 Germany and covered by law. 500,000 baht, 8,000 per contract. Offers welcome in Kebab machine, freezer. Stove, 6948). Receive monthly payments for month. Tel: 089-288 0919 (En- Thai, English, French, German deep fryers more. In good con- Or email: info 20 years. Tel: 080-692 8468 glish & Thai), 089-591 7249 or Italian. Tel: +41-77-402 9447, dition. Please call for more info. @phuketiwc.com (English). Email: joe_anusara (English). Email: morten. 084-605 5994 (English & Thai). Tel: 076-366226. @yahoo.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

BUDS NURSERY Miscellaneous KINDERGARTEN For Sale Phuket oldest bi-lingual inter- national child care facility. High quality time proven TOOLS FOR SALE schedule and curriculum. Ex- Electrical hammer drills, 2 bat- perienced native English tery drills, a disc grinder, and a teachers to teach ages 1½ - small planer. Also for sale are 6. Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm. Bus screwdrivers, chisels, drill bits, service available from Patong, hole saws etc. They come with Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai a wheeled toolbox. Price: and Chalong. Tel: 076-282 35,000 baht. For more info, 232, 080-624 7060. See our please call. Tel: 089-929 5459. website at: www.buds- phuket.com Personal KARON BEACH Services Hotels, car rent, real estate, tours, restaurants. Coming soon! Website at http:// READ AND WRITE THAI www.gokaron.com Learn how to read and write Thai with experienced teacher. WEB DESIGN Both beginner and advanced. An interesting website helps Tel: 080-035 8718 (English & your business. Please con- Thai). Email: rusnee94@ tact via by email: extra_sp yahoo.com @hotmail.com Website: www.designbyconcept.net FAMILY MASSAGE AT HOME WEB DESIGN To help you save time & cost SERVICE for driving for massage. If you need a real massage, at Get your business online home call us for Professional Please contact via by Thai Masseuses. Reason- email: thesis.phuket@ able Prices Offer: "Free Trial gmail.com for 15 min." After Trial, if you are not happy, please feel free to say "NO" for continuing SIGN/ MEDIA/ hour’s charge. Real Thai ADVERTISING Massage 300 baht/hr. Oil Please contact K.Pu 086- Massage 400 baht/hr. Oil 698 6544. Email:iamtontan +Thai Massage 600 baht/hr. SIC SOUND STUDIO @hotmail.com Preferred Area: around La- Introducing quality sound pro- guna, Cherngtalay, Bangtao duction in Phuket. We offer you & Surin. Tel: 089-898 0231. a sound specialist producer TATTOO REMOVE Email: vivaphuket@hotmail. who has a lot of experience in We can remove your tattoos com sound production. We make all easily. Tel: 083-362 4144, 080- types of sound production. 718 1686. For further details, Both in Thai and English. please see our website at http:/ FREELANCE - Jingle, Radio Spot Production, /www.tattoo-delete.info PHOTOGRAPHER Car parade Spot and Campaign Make a difference to your work Spot images - In house songs Club - Pre-wedding - CD presentation Membership - Wedding - Recording, mixing and mas- Available - Portrait tering - Family memories - Recorded vocals, instru- - Party MEMBERSHIP FOR ments, drums and Percus- - Events sion, guitar, bass, keyboard, SALE instrument, blower At Phuket Country Club. Price: Contact : Tingnoi 081- 606 5746. - Backing Track (Karaoke) Ar- 625,000 baht. Includes transfer. ranged with songwriter tunes in Tel: 076-271535. www.facebook.com/ every style tingnoidwf - Providing voice and sub for Computers tingnoidwf.multiply.com advertising and television docu- mentary services - Audio Post Production for Personals Film, Short Film, TV APPLE IMAC - Recording and putting in IMac desktop computer, as new with original box Sound Effects, BGM-Audio BACKGAMMON Mix down, Video/Audio Con- and warranty. 35,000 version baht ono. Tel: 087-882 Retired Businessman 7624 (English). Email: looking for Backgammon - Sound Design, Sound Effects brianmccafferty_77@ Players in Phuket. Tel: and other related images and hotmail.co.uk 081-577 8443. sound At Sic Sound Production we accept work from all around Thailand. Contact K at 084-119 4094 (Thai & Eng) or Milk at 086- 191 6335 (Thai).Email: hashishh @hotmail.com, WEAVING BY HAND LiTTle_LiNg_MiLk 100% hand made (OTOP) @hotmail.com products made from Kra jood. Email: extra_sp@ LUXURY WEBSITE hotmail.com Websiteat: DESIGN! www.thaishop.in.th/extra Websites you will love. Tel: boom 089-235 0969. Email: sales@ lfr-asia.com 38 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

TOYOTA YARIS (2009) FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 Saloon Cars White E limited edition model (2004) Motorbikes SUZUKI KATANA 750 Rentals with 20,000km. Comes with Fully loaded, sunroof, single first-class insurance warranty. owner, accident-free. Only MITSUBISHI CHAMP III Price: 530,000 baht. Contact 65,000km!, bronze. Price: YAMAHA FINO 2008 1992, manual gears, grey, good Only 7,600km. In very good MINIBUS AND CAR for more info. Tel: 082-420 545,000 baht. Tel: 076-289510 condition. Price: 85,000 baht. condition. Price: 30,000 baht. FOR RENT 3134. Email: paul.phuket@ or 081-087 0306. Email: Call for more info. Tel: 081-536 Please call for more details. gmail.com [email protected] 6738 or 085-407 3302. Email: Tel: 089-932 5175. Email: [email protected] [email protected] PROTON GEN 2 2004 HONDA CR-V 1991, good condition, all TOYOTA SOLUNA parts original, green book, AUTO BMW GS650 X-SERIES Phuket registered. Price: Year 2002, in very good con- 70,000 baht. Please call dition with low mileage. It has for more details. Tel: 081- power steering, automatic 970 0569. Minibus, Vios, Jazz, City gear, and new tires. Service for rent. We are offering low- record is available. One expat season prices. Contact for owner. Must see! Price: BMW R1200GS & more information. Tel: 081- 269,000 baht. Tel: 084-184 2009, 9,000km. 1.6L with BMW F650GS all options, 2 airbags, 538 8567. Email: suksavat 1856. 2.0 iVTEC, automatic, 4- BMW R1200GS: In excellent @hotmail.com leather interior, ABS and WD, leather seats, power condition, 3 years old. One folding seats. Please call HONDA JAZZ VTEC door locks, power windows, Made in 2007. 1,000km, owner. Original price: 1.1mil- for more info. Contact: K. power mirrors, 6-disk CD lion baht. Selling for only BRAND NEW JAZZ (2005) So. Tel: 089-472 9370. white blue. One owner. For sale. 1 owner, full options, player, two airbags. All new Like new! Price: 325,000 695,000 baht! BMW F650GS: Top model, sport edition, just out excellent condition, 1.5L, tires, used for just over a baht o.n.o. Tel: 089-197 In excellent condition, 3 years of the showroom. For rent with 65,000km. Price 420,000 baht. year. Plus some extras. 5239. old. Original price: 700,000 first class insurance. Price: 7,000 Travelled distance: Tel: 081-606 7410. Email: 4 x 4s baht. Selling for only 390,000 baht per week. Monthly rate avail- [email protected] 106,000km. First baht! Also available: Motor- able. Tel: 081-343 0777. Email: owner. Maintenance at HONDA CLICK cycle Trailer. Can carry 1 to 3 [email protected] Honda car service center. For sale. Honda Click, 2 years bikes. Selling for half price at BMW 318I (1994) First class insurance. SUZUKI VITARA old with 16,000km, in very good 55,000 baht in excellent con- ISUZU D-MAX 1800cc, auto transmission, Very good condition, runs (2000) condition and no accidents. dition. Call Mike. Tel: 081-787 FOR RENT electric windows & mirrors, well. Price: 580,000 baht. Please call for more informa- 1752. Email: mjoneilluk@ A top 4-door model with auto- new battery, film, 6cd changer, Please contact for more tion. Tel: 081-891 4019. Email: yahoo.co.uk matic 4x4 drive and first-class LPG. Tel: 086-787 3234. Email: details. Tel: 076-212669. [email protected] insurance. Available for both [email protected] Email: subpongsatorn@ KAWASAKI 175CC short-term and long-term lease. hotmail.co.th Call for more info. Tel: 089-971 YARIS 2009 KAWASAKI 650 NINJA Year 2000 with new tires and battery. Well maintained. 5664 Yaris Model 2009 for sale.VVT- Kawasaki 650 Ninja. Green- Price: 35,000 baht. Please I / 1.5L, 27,000km Perfect con- metallic, registered on Jan 10. conrtact for more information. VIOS, JAZZ LOW PRICE dition, 15 months old. Price: Pickups Only 3,500km! Green book, Tel: 083-390 8773 (English), Short or long-term rent. 700 580,000 baht. Contact Julien. A 4x4 drive vehicle, warranty book, accident-free, 081-696 4378 (Thai). Email: baht per day, including in- Tel: 084-745 4522 (English). 1.61L, in excellent condi- no damage, 2 front sliders. NISSAN FRONTIER [email protected] surance and delivery ser- Email: [email protected] tion. Please contact for First owner. Only 225,000 baht! 2007. Axl with carryboy. Looks vice. Tel: 076-319697, 081- more info. Tel: 086-949 Please call for more info. Tel: new, 40,000km. Quick sale! 397 4689, 086-479 7549. 1913. Email: juraj_t@ 081-956 9905 or 081-956 HONDA STEED Price: 350,000 baht. Please Fax: 076-319697. Email: FORD ASPIRE yahoo.com 9903. Email: office@sunbeam- As new first to see, will buy for call for more details. Tel: 086- [email protected] management.com 125,000 baht. Very low kms. 120 6934. Call for more information. Tel: CHEAP SCOOTER SUZUKI CARIBBEAN 087-280 3616. 1993. Black, runs great but HONDA XR400 RENTAL PATONG need a pickup. Price: 120,000 ISUZU DMAX (2003) 3 years old, 13,000km, in Long term rent 2,000-3,000 baht. Please contact for more good condition, two sets of YAMAHA MIO AUTO baht/month. Can also rent information. Tel: 081-646 3031. tires (on and off road). Price: High kms but runs good. In- weekly. Step, Mio, Click, Icon 199,000 baht o.n.o. Please cludes 2 new tires, new batter- available. Tel: 076-344405, contact for more information. ies and proper service. Owner 089-474 6670 (Thai), 087-173 TOYOTA VIGO 4X4 Tel: 081-367 9551 (English). going overseas. Price: 12,000 1773 (English). Website: Year 2005. 56,000km, Email: chris.millington@ baht o.n.o. For more info, call www.seabluephuket.com/ automatic, leather seats. hotmail.co.uk Allan. Tel: 089-929 5459. scooter_rental Big tires and good rims. 1999, manual gears, 1.3L, All services recorded. No 3.0L, 4x2, automatic, 4- 3 doors, blue, and fuel sav- accidents. Price: 685,000 door. Good condition, runs ing. Call for more info. Price baht. Please contact for great. Must see and test Wheels & Motors 93,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: more information. 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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. October 9 - 15, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 FC Phuket ready for playoffs By James Goyder Fortunately most of Arjan FC Phuket travel to Bangkok Songsamssub’s men have had a FC and then have back-to-back FC Phuket fixtures THE five fixtures that will decide chance to recover as the playoffs games with Loei City immediately Sunday Oct 17: Samut Prakan FC Phuket’s promotional fate have have been delayed due to the AFC before the home game against 4pm – away been announced. under-19 Championships. Bangkok FC. Despite winning Division Two The fixture list has not been These four matches are likely Sunday Oct 24: Rayong 6pm (Southern Section) comfortably, particularly kind to FC Phuket to go a long way towards decid- away the team still needs to qualify from who start off with two away ing who wins this group. Saturday Oct 30: Chai Nat 6pm a playoff group in order to secure games. While their form at Surakul The good news for FC Phuket home a place in Division One. Stadium has been imperious, the is that they finish with two home FC Phuket have been drawn in Southern Sea Kirin have some- games, against Rayong and Samut Saturday Nov 6: Bangkok FC 4pm the same group as Samut Prakan, times struggled away from home. Prakan. If the side are still in con- away Rayong, Chai Nat, Rajvithee and The opening match is away to tention at this stage, they will feel Saturday Nov 13: Loei City 6pm Loei City. The top two teams will Samut Prakarn, who finished sec- confident of taking maximum home secure a coveted spot in the sec- ond in the Central & Eastern points from the final two matches ond tier of Thai football. League. The second match is at “Fortress Surakul”. Sunday Nov 21: Loei city 4pm The season is not set to finish away to Rayong, who finished third After all the work that has gone away until December 19, by which time in the Central & Eastern League. into the radically improved side, it Saturday Nov 27: Bangkok FC FC Phuket will have played an in- It will be essential that FC would be a major disappointment 6pm – home credible 11 months of football. Phuket can get some points on the if FC Phuket missed out on pro- board before their first home game motion. They won their division Saturday Dec 4: Chai Nat 4pm against Chai Nat, who finished by an incredible 14 points and are away second in the Northern League. clearly far too good for the third The other two teams in the tier of Thai football. However, that Saturday Dec 12: Rayong 6pm group, Loei City and Bangkok FC, will count for nothing if FC Phuket home could provide the stiffest tests for are unable to prosper at the end of Sunday Dec 19: Samut Prakan FC Phuket. Both won their divi- season playoffs. 6pm – home sions and will feel they are more It has been an incredible sea- STRIVING FORWARD: FC Phuket than capable of finishing in the top son so far for FC Phuket, but now Kick off times subject to change, check The Phuket Gazette for details against Hat Yai earlier this season. FC Phuket gear up for the playoffs. two of the playoff group. it all comes down to 10 matches. Photos: Apinun Saithong US fighter goes bare knuckle in Burma By James Goyder believe that I had knocked him down. His corner called a two A PHUKET fighter traveled to minute time out, which apparently Burma last week to participate in is allowed under Lethwei rules! What’s on AT PIA Sports & Leisure Club a brutal bare knuckle Lethwei “After that, he was afraid and promoting a healthy body & a balanced, creative mind match. kept falling over, but I had bro- Weekly Activities Programme Brazilian Football Academy US born Cyrus Washington has ken my hand in the earlier round A multi activity programme for both children Brazilian Soccer Schools has a structured been based at Tiger Muay Thai in and couldn’t finish him,” he said and adults featuring Martial Arts, Touch Rugby, training programme specific to each age Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Creative Arts. group and each ability level, for boys and Phuket for over two years and has The fight was eventually de- girls. fought over 50 times in Thailand. clared a draw but they decided to Aquatics Academy Lethwei is the Burmese equiva- award Washington the belt any- The aquatic programmes include aqua aerobics, recreational lap swimming, leisure play, competitive lent of Muay Thai, but unlike the way on account of his opponent’s swimming and coaching for a range of sports including triathlons, surf lifesaving and water polo. Thai version of the sport fighters reluctance to engage and the fact in Lethwei do not wear any gloves. that his corner had bent the rules Upcoming Events There are a few other differ- by calling a time out. Creative Arts Drama Class with “Denise Bertrand”, Phuket’s only freelance drama educator. With over 25 years experience, Denise ences between the two sports, as Washington has also fought in Bertrand is a child-centered teacher and has a gift of bringing out each child's unique expressive arts talent. Washington would discover: Malaysia, Singapore, Russia and Every Wednesday, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at Drama Room, PIA Day School “There weren’t supposed to be Australia. “There is a big differ- any headbutts but my opponent did ence between Myanmar and BSS Premiership 3V3 Tournament it anyway. He kept leading with Thailand,” he concluded. 3 V 3 Youth Tournament for kids aged 7 - 12 years old. There are 2 leagues for U9's and U12's, 6 teams of boys and 6 for girls. The leagues are played on the artificial turf FIFA approved soccer field at PIASLC. his head and eventually he paid the October 10th, the U’9s start from 8:45 am – 11:45 am and the U’12’s start from 4:45 pm – 7:15 pm price as he ran into an elbow. For more information about Cyrus “The guy was a Burmese su- Washington and Tiger Muay Thai visit: BSS Mid-Term Camp th nd perstar, Saw Nga, and he couldn’t tigermuaythai.com. Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS) will be heating up the mid-term break during October 18 – 22 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for boys and girls, aged 6 – 16 years old.

Interactive Circus Arts Now! A brand new KidzSole for the entire family. Try the “I CAN” Interactive Circus Now Programme with a lot of activities, fun and excitement. Trapeze, Swinging, Spanish Web, Adagio, Bike, Big Trampoline, Juggling, Pyramid Building and so much more. Do not miss “Walk On Water” from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm for all kids.

Free Master Class on September 18th and 6-week course starts October 30th From 10:00 am – 11:00 am for kids 4 – 7 years old, From 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for kids 8 -12 years old.

Ironkids Camp th nd PIASLC’s first Triathlon specific training camp on October 18 – 22 for kids 6 – 14 years old, where young athletes will learn everything to complete an IRONKIDS Triathlon. The training includes specific tips on triathlon swimming, cycling on local roads and runs through shaded trails. Athletes will also learn how to transition between events, bike setup and maintenance, pacing and sportsmanship. Swim, cycle, and run to become an IRONKID! CONTACT US! Email: [email protected] Tel: +66 (0)76 336 000 ext.1608 www.phuketinternationalacademy.com 40 PHUKET GAZETTE October 9 - 15, 2010

Big race in small boats Charity run to help fix By James Goyder little Rino’s broken heart

THE first of a four event Phuket By Marc Mulloy Dinghy Series, hosted by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, took RUNNERS of all ages from place at the “Sailing of Phuket” around Phuket are coming to- club on September 27 and 28. gether to help young Rino Mangon Some 21 sailors took part in the Vogt, who is bravely battling a rare event at Tha Nun, next to Sarasin cardiac condition and urgently Bridge. needs heart surgery. Under the experienced eye of Participants in the “Run4Rino Race Officer Jiray Tipsuk with Charity Run” at Nai Harn Lake on support from the Royal Thai October 17 will each set a target Navy, five races were held over number of laps to run around the the weekend. 2.1-kilometer circuit. Fourteen juniors also took part Before the run they will gather in the Optimist class and seven pledges from friends to donate a sailors in the Laser class. certain amount per lap, a maxi- The event brought together sail- COASTING: The Lasers take off to a flying start on Day One of the first mum number of which will be ors from Phuket, Phang Nga, Phuket Dinghy Series at Tha Nun. Photo: Chanut Nawnarong specified from the outset. Songkla and Sattahip. out on the water as the juniors Finally, after five races over the Walking will be allowed, hence The Optimist fleet was made up battled hard for supremacy. course of the two days, Tanakon anyone willing to help is invited to of sailors from the Royal Thai Flukey winds on the opening Patonma took second place with join in the run and help raise funds Run and raise money to help Rino. Navy sailing academy in Songkla day were replaced with more con- Suthisarn Keawnin in third. for young Rino, who suffers from honor system, but runners expect- as well as four local juniors from sistent winds the next day. This There are four events planned a condition known as Ebstein’s ing to run the entire two hours are the Sailing of Phuket club and one combined with strong currents in the series and the overall win- Anomaly. asked to obtain a mark on each lap who had traveled from Sattahip to made for some ideal conditions for ners will be presented with The event will take place in the so that organizers can verify who take part in the event. juniors and adults to demonstrate trophies at the Phuket King’s Cup cool early morning hours from ran the most laps to help Rino. In the Laser class, Thai sailor their technical sailing prowess. Regatta Royal Awards Ceremony 7am-9am.Refreshments will be Once enough has been raised Chat Dawruang won five out of Anapat Ngarmdee, 11, reigned on December 11 at Kata Beach available for all participants and an to pay for Rino’s lifesaving opera- five. Trirat Manthong took second supreme with five wins from Resort & Spa. ambulance will be on standby to tion extra proceeds will go overall with Mak Sarawat third. five. The Sattahip sailor is expected The next event in the series will assist should someone require towards surgery for the next child Rarely are so many Optimist to become a member of the Thai take place at the Sailing of Phuket medical assistance. on a list of patients awaiting treat- sailors seen out on the water com- national team next year. club October 30-31. While runners will have two ment for Ebstein’s Anomaly. peting in Phuket. The minor places were hotly hours to complete as many laps Sailing at the northern tip of contested with places being traded Notice of race and series one results as they can, it is not required that To register for the run contact David: Phuket Island was indeed pictur- throughout the fleet and lots of are available on the King’s Cup they run the entire time. [email protected] or visit esque, but no prisoners were taken action at the mark roundings. website: kingscup.com Results will be based on the www.rinosheart.com