Volume 15 Issue 41 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555 October 11 - 17, 2008 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

The Gazette is published Guns seized at in association with Kamala beachfront Tah Chat Chai shops destroyed checkpoint INSIDE By Gazette Reporters By Atchaa Khamlo KAMALA: In an effort to beau- TAH CHAT CHAI: Provincial tify the beachfront at Kamala, and regional police held a press nearly 50 illegally-built commer- conference on October 5 to an- cial structures were bulldozed on nounce the seizure of 10 guns October 7. recovered during random checks Santi Atthasap, Vice-Presi- at the Tah Chat Chai road check- dent of the Kamala Tambon Ad- point over a three-day period. ministration Organization (Or- The press conference was BorTor), told the Gazette that conducted jointly by Police Re- the move was in line with a pro- gion 8 Commander Lt Gen vincial policy to keep beaches Santarn Chayanon and Phuket tidy and attractive. Provincial Police Commander The temporary structures, Apirak Hongthong. Mujagic Magic many of them made from bam- The seizures followed a The Sheraton Laguna Puccini boo, encroached on pubic land handover in authority of the restaurant's head chef Robert and created an eyesore, he said. Kamala OrBorTor Vice-President Santi Atthasap oversees the checkpoint from the regional to Mujagic shares his secrets for “We are in favor of entre- provincial police, in line with a one of his out-of-this-world destruction of some 100 illegal structures that were clogging up a preneurs, but they need to follow four-kilometer-long stretch of beachfront. policy to crack down on hired dishes for Guest Chef. OrBorTor regulations; otherwise gunmen and other criminals com- See page 11. the result is no different from a the opportunity to encroach on The encroacher had built ing to, and leaving, the island, Maj slum. We want to see Kamala’s public land during the gap be- nearly 100 structures along a Gen Apirak said. NEWS: New Immigration beautiful beach back in its natu- tween election periods,” said Mr stretch of beach about four kilo- The crackdown involves cards issued; Pork sales drop ral state,” he said. Santi. meters long, he said. more frequent searches and ad- during veg fest; Phuket Yes- “These people were notified “This beach is public prop- “Now there is [finally] vanced detection technology to teryear. of the destruction one month ago, erty and belongs to everyone. enough space to walk to the locate contraband items stashed Pages 2 & 3 in accordance with the law. They Some 50 entrepreneurs have no beach without having to pass din- inside vehicles, police said. had time to remove their belong- more right to use it than anyone ing tables,” he said. Also seized was a variety of INSIDE STORY: Diplo- ings,” he added. else here – including tourists. Be- The newly-cleared area other weapons and illegal drugs. matic immunity in Bangla. “Most of the shops were sides, no permission to operate will now be used as a public rec- Similar “x-ray” inspections Pages 4 & 5 tour shops, restaurants and bars. tere was ever granted by the reational area for tourists, with a were conducted at checkpoints LIFESTYLE: Fringe fest, The people who ran them knew OrBorTor. We have to remove small number of legally-regis- in Tung Tong and Kathu over the veg fest, 4x4 driving tests. they were on public property, but these structures before the situ- tered souvenir shops allowed to same period, but these failed to Pages 16 & 17 insisted on squatting. They took ation gets even worse,” he said. operate there, he said. recover any weapons.

QUEER NEWS 6; AROUND THE NATION 7; AROUND THE SOUTH More CCTV cameras to spy on Patong 8; ANDAMAN COASTING 10; GUEST C HEF 11; PEOPLE 12- By Akbar Khan be supplemented with 26 more units, 16 of Col Grissak told the Gazette. 13; HAPPENINGS 14; STREETS which will be provided by the Savoey Sea- Maj Gen Apirak thinks that coverage OF PATTAYA 15; WHAT’S ON PATONG: Philandering husbands be warned: food restaurant. should be extended to other parts of the is- 19; BUSINESS AND M ONEY 20; Phuket’s premier adult entertainment district All of the new cameras, to be installed land, including Chalong and Phuket City, he TAKE A BREAK 22; BOOKS, is gearing up for a huge expansion in its along Soi Bangla and the beach road, will said. WORD C OURT 23; EDITORIAL, closed-circuit television (CCTV) coverage, show viewers around the world just how safe Phuket City Municipality will fund 10 LETTERS 24; FIRST PERSON with real-time images of the action along Soi and friendly Patong is for tourists, he said. more cameras at a cost of 4 million baht, 25; TSOWNDINGS, HOROSCOPES Bangla to be available to the public 24 hours “CCTV security is a policy of national while the Savoey Restaurant is funding 16 26; TRAVEL 27; SPORTS 28; a day by year’s end, according to the town’s police chief Patcharawat Wongsuwan. Po- cameras sourced from Singapore at a cost of DESIGN 31; HOME OF THE WEEK top cop. lice Region 8 commander Santarn Chayanon 1 million baht. 33; PROPERTY WATCH 34; CON- Kathu Police Superintendent Col has assigned Phuket Provincial Police Com- All 16 cameras funded by the restau- STRUCTION 36; CLASSIFIED A DS Grissak Songmoonnark told the Gazette that mander Apirak Hongtong to evaluate which rant will be installed along Soi Bangla, he said. 39-51. the existing 16 CCTV cameras in Patong will parts of Phuket, if any, should have CCTV,” Continued on page 2 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS October 11 - 17, 2008

From page 1 Patong CCTV Thailand to issue new immigration card BANGKOK (TNA): A new immigration card some Immigration procedures, such as be- part in the nationwide crackdown on the ex- to go online will be introduced for Thais and foreigners ing screened for being a criminal suspect ploitation of foreign labor and the flesh trade who frequently enter and leave Thailand, the or being on a police or immigration watch throughout the country, Lt Gen Chatchawan “If there are any criminal activi- state-run Thai News Agency (TNA) has re- list. was quoted as saying. ties there, these will help us in- ported. The Immigration Card is part of the ef- The report set off a frenzy of specula- vestigate and catch the culprits. The agency quoted Immigration Police forts to promote tourism and investment in tion and commentary on popular website The images will be broadcast via chief Pol Lt Gen Chatchawan Suksomchit as Thailand, TNA reported. forums, where many people posted com- the Internet, which means that the saying that holders of the “Immigration Card” Meanwhile, Immigration Police will ments such as “I’ll believe it when I see it”, public can also help us watch will include those who travel in and out of the open a 1178 call center early next year to and others called for more details – such as what is going on. country three to five times a year, regardless provide tourism-related information in eight how much the card would cost, when it might “Businesses will be able to of their nationality. languages. really be available, and what the procedures use the web feeds as public rela- Immigration Card holders will bypass In addition, Immigration Police will take might be to obtain one. tions tools for their businesses,” he said. “The cameras will not dam- age the tourism industry at all, because most tourists do not Prestigious come to buy girls out of the bars. Child labor in Phuket It is perfectly natural for them to dinner to have dinner and then go down to the bars for a few drinks and a help preserve fun night out with their friends. It shames Burmese junta is only a very small minority that will pay the bar fine to take a girl By Akbar Khan There will be a lot for them local culture out for dinner,” said Col Grissak. to report on here. The plight of “The cameras are not in- PHUKET: Burmese daily news- Burmese workers in Phuket is PHUKET CITY: Thai and expat True News stalled in an obtrusive way. They paper was ordered by well known to island residents. families will be meeting later this do not create the feeling that the Press Scrutiny and Registra- They are commonly seen huddled month to play an active role in pre- one’s privacy is being invaded. I tion Board of Myanmar to sus- into the back of trucks and at serving local cultures and tradi- have selected all the locations for pend publication for two months, squalid workers’ camps across tions while building valuable ties installation. following its publication on Sep- the island. with other distinguished members Patong Mayor Pian Keesin tember 30 of a large image de- The camps have mush- of the community. The meeting has set December 15 as the picting a Burmese child working roomed on the back of a real es- will be part of the annual Phuket deadline for this project, but we on a construction site in Phuket. tate boom driven largely by for- Yesteryear event. The would like to have it in operation Mr Yeni, News Editor at eign investment in recent years. About 1,000 participants, Irrawaddy Gazette earlier than that,” he said. , told the , “An The situation made interna- including Phuket Governor Niran The owner of Savoey Sea- anonymous freelancer in Ran- The photo on the front page of the tional headlines earlier this year Kalayanamit, are expected to at- food Restaurant, who asked that goon told us that the censorship Burmese daily newspaper True when 54 Burmese workers ille- tend the prestigious cocktail din- True News his name not be published, said, board has ordered to News showed a Burmese child gally entering Thailand suffocated ner to be held from 6:30 pm to 10 “I am very worried about my suspend publication for two working on a construction site in in the back of a truck in Ranong pm at the Grand Ballroom of the businesses here in Patong and months due to a front page pho- Phuket. Publication of the photo while en route to a construction Royal Phuket City Hotel on Oc- have a vested interest in protect- tograph that ran a caption read- resulted in the newspaper being site in Phuket. tober 22. ing the city, especially now that ing: ‘A Burmese child working on banned for two months. A crackdown followed, and The Old Phuket Foundation rebels in the three southern prov- a construction site in Phuket, on June 11 former Kathu police- was established in 2003 by Phuket inces have threatened to expand Thailand’. Apparently the editors Kyaw Hsan for the oversight,” man Decho Kaewnabon was Municipality with the aim of en- True News [their activities] throughout the of were found guilty said Mr Yeni. gunned down in front of his couraging participation from both South, including Phuket. of not sending clear draft layouts “The editors and reporters Patong home in a murder that local and foreign residents in pre- “The system that I have pro- to the Press Scrutiny Board. of True News are now afraid to remains unsolved. serving the island’s varied arts vided for Soi Bangla includes digi- “Another Rangoon source give interviews with anyone out- Decho, dismissed from the and traditions, and to promote old True News tal recording that is stored for 30 said that had submit- side Myanmar. We are unable to force for involvement in Bur- Phuket Town as a cultural tourist days. ted the layouts, but the Board find out where, exactly, the con- mese labor rings, allegedly con- destination. “Each camera has infrared failed to censor the picture. Ma- struction site is in Phuket. We are tinued in the business. His mur- President of the Old Phuket night vision capability that enables jor Tint Swe, head of the censor- very interested in covering sto- der is widely seen as a silencing Foundation Dr Prasit Koysiripong clear-image recording even in to- ship board, was then reportedly ries about Burmese migrants in killing ordered by other influen- said, “The main objectives of the tal darkness,” he added. scolded by Information Minister Phuket. tial traffickers. Phuket Yesteryear event are to “The Junta are paranoid and There have also been nu- give Thai and expat families liv- strange. The Burmese regime is merous extortion attempts made ing in Phuket the chance to get not like any other government; against Burmese workers and to know each other and build they focus only on how to con- those who employ them, often by friendly ties. The event will also trol media, especially when they people posing as government of- raise public awareness of the Old work with journalists outside ficials. Phuket Foundation and encour- Myanmar. With the exploitation One registered Burmese age further understanding and of child laborers, the Junta feel worker who resisted an extortion participation in future events and that they have been exposed for attempt was shot in the face and activities.” lacking care for their own citi- killed in Kathu on March 30. Al- “Half of the the participants zens. Later this year we plan to though there were many wit- will be local members of the com- visit Phuket ourselves,” Mr Yeni nesses, that case also remains munity and the other half will be added. unsolved. foreigners. The event will also give participants opportunities to expand their business networks,” Dr Prasit added. Funds generated during the event will be donated to the Old Phuket Foundation. “The aim of the fund is to develop old Phuket City as a cultural tourist destina- tion,” said Dr Prasit, adding that the event will celebrate the island’s historic diversity. Tickets are 1,000 baht each and are on sale until October 20. Contact the Old Phuket Founda- tion (Telephone: 081-5976880, 081-7195493, or 081-8920618), or Khun Jib at the Phuket Gazette (Tel: 076-236555, ext 104. Email: [email protected]). October 11 - 17, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Pork sales plunged during Veggie Fest By Atchaa Khamlo a single stall in Samkong Market, Rd in Samkong said sales were estimated sales were down about better during the Vegetarian Fes- PHUKET CITY: Much has been 50% during the festival. tival than at any other time of the written about high prices of veg- Jiraway, who sells chicken year due to the lack of competi- etables during the Vegetarian at the same market, said that in- tion. Festival, especially with recent come was about the same as nor- The festival also reduces flooding in other parts of the coun- mal, with the number of rival ven- processing rates at local slaugh- try destroying crops. dors closing down compensating terhouses, of which there are 19 But the 10-day period of in large part for the reduced num- on the island. VEG-FEST VESTS vegetable-only consumption also ber of buyers. Prasit, a 12-year-veteran Flag-bearing children abandoned traditional dress for white T-shirts had an impact on meat prices, The relative resiliency of of the pig slaughtering industry with big-store brand names to join the annual Vegetarian Festival especially in Phuket City, where chicken sales in Phuket City dur- currently employed at the processions through Phuket City last week. the ethnic Chinese who make up ing the festival is likely related to Phuket City Municipal Slaugh- the bulk of those taking part are the fact that the Muslim popula- terhouse, leads a team of a typically enthusiastic consumers tion, estimated at about 30% in team of 10 Thai and Burmese of a wide variety of meat prod- Phuket, refrains from pork con- butchers. Top doc warns of ucts, including pork. sumption year-round as a matter Mr Prasit and his team “Tek”, who runs pork vend- of religious belief. normally butcher about 80 ing stalls in five different markets Few Muslims choose to take swine per day, but the figure (Samkong, Rawai, Koh Sireh part in the Vegetarian Festival, dips to about 25 per day during Veggie Fest viruses Bridge and two in Patong) said which this year overlapped with the festival due to a drop in de- his average daily income of the Ramadan period of fasting mand. By Atchaa Khamlo 80,000 baht a day is typically re- that ended on October 1. Mr Prasit earns 100 baht duced by about 30% during the In fact, one Muslim woman per pig processed. However, he PHUKET CITY: The Vegetar- festival. who sells “Muslim chicken” with said he must use the proceeds ian Festival is ostensibly a period Tuadaeng, a beef seller at sticky rice at a stall on Yaowarat to pay all of his staff. of purity, but the Phuket Provin- cial Heath Office nevertheless issued a statement warning Coming soon: ‘5-Star Slaughterhouse’ people about the risks of HIV/ Aids and hepatitis infection dur- By Pathomporn Kaenkrachang ing the 10-day event. Phuket Public Health Office PHUKET CITY: While tens of chief Dr Paisan Worrasathit told thousands of Phuket residents the Gazette, “We are cautioning walked the streets in all-white people who hurt themselves with clothing and abstained from meat puncture wounds from items such during the recent Vegetarian Fes- as spades, spears, knives, pins. tival, plans are afoot to build what We fear some of them may con- authorities are describing as a “5- tract diseases as a result”. star” slaughterhouse capable of Dr Paisan was speaking in butchering up to 100 pigs per hour. reference to the scores of mah SPADES ON PARADE: A The Phuket Provincial Live- song (literally, “entranced ‘handler’ in rubber gloves tends stock Office announced the horses”) spirit mediums, who to a mah song spirit medium project as part of its plan to des- pierce such objects through their suffering from the effects of ignate Phuket as Thailand’s first cheeks in acts of ritual self-muti- having two spades stuck through “Food Safety City” in 2009, the Municipality. The project will bring the his cheeks. lation, or do so with the assistance Manager on-line news service The facility will be located island into compliance with Natu- of “handlers” who escort them blood, he said. reported on September 30. on OrBorJor land, the exact lo- ral Resources and Environment while they are entranced. “Apart from the risks asso- Phuket Provincial Livestock cation of which was not included Ministry regulations and force the All involved should sterilize ciated with sharp objects, we are Chief Dr Sunart Wongchawalit in the report. closure of 17 smaller slaughter- the instruments before piercing also checking to ensure that was quoted as saying the slaugh- Construction of the slaugh- house facilities now operating on and then take steps to prevent proper hygiene is being main- terhouse will be a joint project terhouse, to cost somewhere be- the island. viral and bacterial infection, both tained at food stalls by giving ad- between the Phuket Provincial tween 60 and 80 million baht, will It is hoped the facility will to the mah song and others who vice to vendors,” he said. Administration Organization be completed within a year, Dr help boost meat exports to Ma- could come into contact with their (OrBorJor) and Phuket City Sunart was quoted as saying. laysia and Singapore. 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY October 11 - 17, 2008 A touch of diplomacy goes a long way.

handful of ambassadors from around the world arrived in Phuket on the final leg of a familiarization tour of the Andaman prov A inces last week. The diplomats stopped in Phang Nga and Krabi before coming to Phuket to stay at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa in Karon. They were also treated to a barbeque, seafood and vegetarian dinner hosted by Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat at the Holiday Inn Patong. After the dinner, some of the diplomats went to observe vegetar- ian festival ceremonies, while others were accompanied on a tour of Bangla Road in Patong by Mr Weerasak, along with Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit, Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukban and Kathu Minister of Tourism and Sports Khun Methee Tanmanatragul, Police Superintendent Col Grissak Songmoonnark. Weerasak Kowsurat: President of the Thai Hotel Other local dignitaries who met the diplomats included Krabi Gov- Association: “After the two-day closure “You know, after the plane ernor Siwa Sirisaowalak, Phuket senator and Honorary Consul for Aus- of Phuket Airport three weeks tria Phummisak Hongyok, Phuket Senator (elected as chairwoman of crash at Phuket airport, and when ago, and the negative international the airport was closed for two the Upper House’s Tourism Committee) Tanyarat Atchariyachai, and news coverage that followed it, days, many strategies were President of the Phuket Appreciation Organization Paiboon Upatising. we thought it would be a good drawn up to regain confidence in idea to bring down the ambassa- tourists. We thought that the best Here, the Gazette reports on what the diplomats and other distin- dors who are available as soon thing to do would be to invite the guished guests had to say about the state of visitor safety for tour- as possible to show them – to let ambassadors from those coun- them see with their own eyes – ists holidaying in Phuket. Their comments were made during their din- tries that have issued travel advi- what’s really happening in Phuket. sory warnings to take a look for ner at the Holiday Inn Patong and following a speech by Minister “We think business is pick- themselves. Weerasak. ing up and tourists are coming “If they come here and feel back. I sent out invitations to relaxed and comfortable, then we members of the diplomatic corps just hope that they will tell their to provide them with transporta- own governments that everything tion and accommodation so that is back to normal here and that they can see for themselves and there’s nothing to worry about. report back to their own home “There is nothing to fear, but countries about what’s really go- it’s best that when the ambassa- ing on here. dors go home they can tell their “We have other interna- own governments that Phuket, tional events to support here, Phang Nga and Krabi are safe such as beach volleyball and places to visit. the King’s Cup Regatta. There “That way is much better will also be a large-scale famil- than our going abroad to tell iarity trip this month with 800 them.” members of the media coming from all over the world. They will go all over the country, in- cluding the Andaman prov- inces. “Most ambassadors have come with their families. They might have come before, but this time they have had a chance to see some things that they might not normally see. “The Swiss ambassador has already booked another holiday here later this month. They’ve had great fun learn- ing about Phuket’s charismatic attractions other than the beaches, such as the shrines Italian Ambassador H.E. Mr and Chinese culture here.” Ignazio Di Pace: October 11 - 17, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Diplomats on tourists’ safety in Phuket

safe – no problem at all. Every and an honorary consul here in day I recommend that people Phuket to help them overcome come here. any problems. “I had three emails today “The police are not a prob- from Danish citizens on their way lem for tourists unless they com- here. They asked me if there mit crimes. I do know of one ex- were any problems here. My re- ample where a Russian tourist ply was ‘No. Not at all. It is was falsely accused of a crime. safe’. This was not in Phuket though. It “Phuket is wonderful be- was on an island in Phang Nga cause the beaches and the people province. The police carried out are very nice. a good investigation; our tourist “It is a very international was acquitted and all accusations area, so it is easy to communi- were dropped. cate with everyone here. I think “We know that some Thai these are the main reasons that tour guides are concerned about people come here.” the Russian tour guides and we are communicating with the au- thorities about that. “There is a need for native Alan Cooke – ex British consul Russian speakers in Thailand and Phuket: Phuket, just as there is a need for Thai people to work in Russia and “Phuket has always been safe to Moscow as experts in Thai mas- visit. The present situation is no sage and Thai cuisine, so the different from any other. problem of people getting jobs in “It’s important that the mes- other countries should be solved sage gets back to the respective on a mutually beneficial basis.” embassies in Bangkok that they can adjust and revise and give a true representation of the per- ceived risks of travel in Thailand. “At the moment, Thailand is unfairly described in these travel advisories. This is not unusual, but Danish Honorary Consulfor Denmark, Mr Kennerth B. R. Carlson embassies will always err on the and his wife are escorted along Soi Bangla to see for themselves side of caution. the sights and sounds that attract foreign tourists. “Essentially, they are bu- Russian Federation Minister- reaucrats, so that’s the way they “There is no problem about Counselor and Deputy Head of will operate. They are not com- Mission Mr Mikhail V Baranov: safety in Phuket. There has mercially motivated; they are not aware of the realities of the com- never been a problem about “In Russia we have a prov- mercial world out there; and they safety. erb that says a bomb never strikes make what I think are unfair and “The problem that existed in the same place twice, so I think Having a good time? A tourist unreasonable judgments. Just sim- for some time – maybe just a few that after the 2004 tsunami, the enjoying the vibrant night life ply, dare I say it, to protect their days – was when there were the possibility of such a large-scale that Patong has to offer. own positions.” strikes (sic) and the airport was natural catastrophe is not so closed. great; so I think Phuket is quite “That was on the television safe in this respect. all over the world and it showed “I dont think anyone can say some of the hardships faced by that Phuket is not safe in any other tourists. aspects. The island is very well “That was not, I would say, adapted for international tourism a problem of safety, but a prob- and the locals seem very friendly. lem of discomfort for the tour- The local police are also doing ists. Luckily, this is over now, their jobs well. and it’s fine. I hope that many “We have a constantly ris- tourists will come back here. ing number of Russian tourists “Phuket is an island of coming to Phuket as well. This natural beauty. The sea is fan- Honorary Consul for Denmark Mr year it’s going to be 500,000 com- tastic and there are a lot of ac- Kennerth B. R. Carlson: pared to 300,000 in the previous tivities no matter what your year. This shows that our people tastes. “Actually I am from Swe- love Thailand and Phuket. They “I have been here several den. Although I am Swedish, I am feel quite safe here, and if any- times and I enjoy it every time. I the Danish Consul. Anyway, I thing happens – things do happen always say I will come again.” think that Phuket is absolutely in life – we have the embassy 6 p h u k e t g a z e t t e n e w s October 11 - 17, 2008 Meditation and Buddhism 101 course offered Queer News PHUKET CITY: Middle Way Phuket, which has payment of which is due at the first session. The been conducting free monthly meditation training fee is to cover travel expenses for the monks, who sessions in Phuket for more than a year, is now of- will fly in for the sessions. Drinking session fering a twice-monthly course on Meditation and The fee may be reduced if more than five Introduction to Buddhism. people register for the course. The course, to be taught by English-speaking The classes will take place at the Phuket monks, runs from October 12 to February 22. The Mediation Center. To get there from Central Fes- takes tragic turn ten 2½-hour sessions will take place on the second tival Phuket, head south on the bypass road and and fourth Sundays of each month. turn left into Wirat Hongyok Rd at the first set of SUKHOTHAI: The more dip- was safely tucked in bed. The course outline is as follows: 1. Benefits traffic lights, at the sign to Wat Naka. somaniacal among us will most Halfway home, however, of Meditation; 2. Nature of Mind; 3. Various Tech- Make a U-turn when you see the park on likely have had the unsettling Surakiat woke from his inebri- niques in Meditation; 4. Right Attitudes in Medita- your right about one kilometer past the temple, experience of coming round, ated slumber. Realizing that tion; 5. Five Hindrances; 6. What is Dhamma?; 7. then take the next left into Soi 7 and turn left again after a heavy session, not quite someone else was driving his Lord Buddha; 8. Noble Eight-Fold Path; 9. What is into Soi 7/2. sure where we are or how we got Honda, he jumped to the con- “Boon”?; 10. Virtues Development in a Team. For more information, visit www.meditation there. clusion that the driver must be There is a registration fee of 5,000 baht, full thai.org or call 076-360846 or 083-9688717. Usually, this can be recti- stealing the car. fied by stumbling out, flagging Driven perhaps by instinct down a taxi and demanding to as much as alcohol, he pulled out STAMPS be taken home, hopefully before his .38 revolver and emptied it the full force of the hangover into the “thief”. sets in. After the car came to a halt One unlucky drinker in the in the middle of the road, Sgt early hours of September 5 had a Maj Songsak, who had been fol- Thai Post honors 50 years rather more tragic experience. lowing behind, pulled up along- Regaining consciousness side to see what was wrong. in the back seat of his own mov- On seeing the body of his ing car after a night on the town, boss, he shouted at Surakiat, of Thai-Korean relations he mistook his friend, who was demanding to know why he had driving him home, for a robber shot Lt Songsak. hailand Post this month is stealing his vehicle – and emptied Realizing his mistake, he marking 50 years of diplo all six shots of his revolver into joined Sgt Maj Songsak in a Tmatic relations between him, killing him at the wheel. desperate bid to resuscitate the Thailand and the Republic of The sorry tale started on the lieutenant, but to no avail. Korea with a special issue of two afternoon of September 4, when All who knew the tragic commemorative stamps. 54-year-old Surakiat Kaewphet, pair said that Surakiat and Lt One stamp features an im- the chauffeur of the director of Songsak were good friends and age of the Chakri Maha Prasat Sri Samrong Hospital, drove into regular drinking partners. Sura­ Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, Sukhothai town to meet some kiat used to say that he loved Lt where royal banquets are held in of his friends in the local law Songsak like a younger brother. honor of royal guests. Visitors enforcement community. Surakiat, a big fan of the are permitted to tour the hall and One drink led to another, police in general, was friends take pictures of the exemplary and the group soon found them- with all the officers in his local architecture daily from 9 am to selves having a grand time in the station and would often treat 4 pm. Tor Phu Tao restaurant. them to meals and drinks. The Chakri Maha Prasat When it was finally time to Whenever any policeman Throne Hall was built in 1876 go home, Surakiat’s friend Sub Lt was ill, he would use his connec- and originally designed by Brit- Today, the ground floor is still (UNESCO). Songsak Jaidee offered to drive tions at the hospital to make sure ish architect John Clunish, who home to thousands of books and In a recent press release his pal, who was so intoxicated the law enforcement officer got was commissioned to draw up the there are reading rooms on the marking the 50-year anniversary he could barely walk, back to his the best rooms. plans by HM King Rama V. upper floor. of official relations between the home in Sri Samrong District. These strong bonds with the On the ground floor of the Juhammu Pavilion was two democracies, Permanent Lt Songsak laid Surakiat boys in brown, however, were three-story hall guard is the cen- built in 1776, adding to the his- Secretary for Foreign Affairs down in the back seat of the apparently not strong enough ter and the weapons which from toric Changdeokgung Palace, Virasakdi Futrakul said that the chauffeur’s Honda City and to get him out of trouble for his the east and the south museum which was built in 1405. The Republic of Korea is now an asked one of his underlings, Sgt mistake, as he has been charged in both sides of the floor. The original palace was completed economic powerhouse in Asia Maj Songsak Yahjai, to follow with murder and carrying a fire- second level is used for state in 1412, covering 500,000 square and a vital strategic partner for in his car so he could take Lt arm in a public place without banquets and for receiving for- meters. Throughout history, the Thai trade and investment. Korea Songsak home when Surakiat eign ambassadors. On the highest palace has been damaged and ranks as Thailand’s 11th largest level are the sacred remains of restored many times. The last trading partner, while Thailand Kings Rama IV, V, VI, VII and Korean emperor, Sunjong of the is one of the premier holiday VIII and their queens as well as Joseon Dynasty, stayed in this destinations for Korean tourists. a large Buddha image. palace until his death in 1926. In 2007, more than one million The other stamp in the Both Changdeokgung Pal- Koreans visited Thailand. Phuket series features an image of the ace and the Chakri Maha Prasat is the most popular honeymoon Juhamnu Pavilion at Chang­ Throne Hall in the Grand Palace destination for Koreans. deokgung Palace (“Palace of in Bangkok have been listed Mr Virasakdi pointed out Illustrious Virtue”) in Seoul. The as World Heritage Sites by the that both Thailand and the Re- two-story pavilion once served United Nations Educational, Sci- public of Korea are at important as a library for Korean kings. entific and Cultural Organization political junctures, as they have recently elected new govern- ments. He believes that both governments will be pro-active and will expand their co-oper- ation in all areas, such as trade, tourism, science and technology, education, cultural exchange, and people-to-people contact. He explained that the friendship between Thailand and the Republic of Korea pre- dates the official establishment of diplomatic ties. In the late 14th century, Siamese envoys were sent to the Koryo Kingdom, now the Republic of Korea. However, due to the dif- ficulty of traveling from Siam to Koryo by sea, it was not until November 1950 that official con- October 11 - 17, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 7

ublic Health Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung on October 2 launched P a campaign to ban alco- Health Minister Chalerm hol sales on public holidays. Drinking leads to crime and road accidents, resulting in death and injuries, Mr Chalerm said. He citied a 2006 report that plans holiday booze ban 31%, or 16 million, of the popula- tion were drinkers. Nine million in the neck and one of his legs; of them drink alcohol on a regu- and Jeerasak Feungsanthia suf- lar basis. fered a knife wound to one of his Mr Chalerm assigned the arms. Disease Control Department to A Poh Teck Tung Founda- consider invoking Article 28 of the tion worker claimed that a Siam Alcohol Beverage Control Act of Ruamjai supervisor gave his men 2008, which prohibits the sale of the order to “get them all”. alcohol on days designated by Two groups had agreed on ministerial regulations. separate territories to assist ac- The regulation should be is- cident victims, but Siam Ruamjai sued in one month and include had begun encroaching on the public holidays such as New Foundation’s turf, he alleged. Year’s Day, Songkran and reli- Pol Maj Gen Sakkachat gious holidays, Mr Chalerm said. Kittikajorn said that after dealing Dr Saman Futrakul, head of with the attack, police would call the department’s tobacco and al- in rescue foundation chiefs for cohol consumption control group, talks. said the regulation had been The trouble followed an in- drafted and submitted to Deputy cident between the same rescue Permanent Secretary Paijit teams on September 27 in Bang Warachit. Kapi district that left two injured After obtaining the National and five rescue trucks damaged. Alcohol Consumption Control Committee’s approval, the regu- Chopper crash. An Air Force lation would need Prime Minis- helicopter crash-landed on Phu ter Somchai Wongsawat’s signa- CENTENNIAL SINKING SURVIVOR Kradueng mountain about 10 am ture and be published in the Royal on October 4, injuring two flight Gazette FLOAT YOUR BOAT: Yen Kaewmanee, a-108-year-old resident of Phetchaburi, gives a thumb-ups before it can be intro- from his wheelchair to the new boat granted him by HM Queen Sirikit after he nearly drowned in a mechanics. duced. September 19 boating accident. The helicopter from an Air Violators would face up to Force base in Lop Buri was de- six months in jail and/or a fine of livering supplies to the military up to 10,000 baht. partment, said key officials would during the previous 24 days, Rescue rumble. Four Poh Teck telecom station on the mountain, The regulation would pro- report to the minister on how the Health Ministry spokesperson Dr Tung Foundation workers were which is a popular tourist attrac- hibit liquor sales from 11 am to 2 scheme could be implemented. Suphan Srithamma said on Oc- injured after “Siam Ruamjai” res- tion in Loei province, when the pm and from 5 pm to midnight The scheme aims to dis- tober 5. cue workers allegedly opened fire chopper crash-landed, Air Force every day, except by vendors with courage the use of foam contain- During three weeks in Sep- on them on the night of October deputy spokesman Group Cap- special permission. ers, plastic bags and loud-engine tember, mobile medical teams 1 at a gas station in Bangkok’s tain Monthol Satchukorn said. The Alcohol Watch Net- vehicles in the parks. treated 217,308 patients. Most Bang Bon district, police said. work and its allies quickly sup- “We won’t impose a ban, but were suffering from athlete’s foot Prapan Lomchan, 33, sus- Around the Nation news round- ported the plan, asking that it in- we will seek tourists’ co-opera- and skin rash. The second most tained an eye wound; Apirak up is sourced from the pages of clude major festivals, such as Loy tion in protecting the environ- common disease among flood vic- Rakjaeng was shot in the stom- The Nation, Daily Xpress and Krathong and the Red Cross ment,” he said. tims was fever. ach; Anek Saetho, 39, was shot Kom Chad Luek newspapers. Society’s annual fair. Mr Upai confirmed that his The Health Ministry will department would abandon a plan conduct surveillance to monitor Green scheme. Natural Re- to invite private investors to run the disease outbreak after the sources and Environment Minis- accommodation services inside flood period for a month for dis- ter Anongwan Thepsuthin on national parks. “The plan is sus- eases such as leptospirosis, diar- October 2 floated the idea of giv- pended because society doesn’t rhea and dengue fever. ing “green label” status to some agree with it,” he said. Dr. Suphan said the Health national parks as a way of turn- Ministry has sent over 490,000 ing them into fully “eco-friendly Flood recovery. The Public relief items to help flood victims, locations”. Health Ministry will seek Cabi- including mosquito repellent and The minister plans to estab- net approval to spend about 3 bil- medicine. lish a working committee to pur- lion baht to help people affected The health ministry also pro- sue the idea and decide which by flooding, Deputy Prime Min- vided relief items to flood victims parks would be part of the ister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said including boots to prevent lep- scheme. on October 3. tospirosis infection, bicarbonate, Upai Wayupat, director-gen- More than 200,000 flood alum, and chlorine to kill bacteria eral of the National Park, Wild- victims are suffering from water- which can cause severe symp- life and Plant Conservation De- borne diseases and 24 had died toms in humans. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH October 11 - 17, 2008 Stressed policeman goes on shooting spree, killing officer, injuring two ob-related stress apparently ries. After stealing 4,000 baht in led to a police lieutenant kill- cash and her ATM card, they ing a senior police officer loaded her into the back of her and injuring two others in Toyota Soluna and drove her to J Trang, where they dumped her, two shooting rampages on Sep- tember 28. police said. Before he was shot dead in a gunfight at Muang Yala Police Pricey nest egg. The Koh Mak station, Lt Bunchuan Jatharawas, Tambon Administration Organiza- of Bannang Sata Police Station, tion (OrBorTor) in Phatthalung’s was being questioned by Lt Col Pak Phayun District is facing fi- Danai Ratajai for his earlier nancial difficulties after being or- shooting of a junior special opera- dered to administer two nearby tions officer, who was seriously islands where bird’s nests are injured. collected. While being escorted by Col The order followed an ap- Danai to a room, Lt Bunchuan, peal to the court that there were who was not handcuffed, in vio- irregularities in the tendering pro- lation of security regulations, cess for the concession to collect snatched Col Danai’s service pis- the nests. tol from his holster and fired four The previous concession shots at him, killing him instantly. expired on September 30. The Lt Bunchuan later ran and court ordered OrBorTor Koh fired one shot at Col Chaithat Mak to administer bird’s nest is- Inthanoojit, a Deputy Yala Pro- lands 4 and 5 pending investiga- A group of local fishermen in the fourth day of their blockade of the channel to Songkhla Harbor, tions and a review of the new con- vincial Commander, who was which has caused great hardship among others needing access to the sea. The fishermen are protesting also about to question him, but the drilling work by an oil exploration company in an area they say should be reserved for fishing. cession contract. lone bullet merely grazed his Songkhla is the operations center for many oil companies with concessions to explore for oil in the Pradit Jariya, President of back. Gulf of Thailand. OrBorTor Koh Mak, said that he Col Chaithat survived by has sent a temporary squad of 10 jumping out of a window on the perintendent Col Somphian was run over by a train in Surat Thipsuda Singkharat, 62, a Volunteer Defense Corp (VDC) officers to watch over the islands second floor, but suffered a shoul- Eksomya said Lt Bunchuan, a Thani on September 28 after be- teacher at Anuban Songkhla before a full team of police, for- der dislocation and other serious Deputy Crime Suppression In- ing tied to the tracks. Police are school, had been tied up and her injuries. spector, had a good career record unsure whether she was alive mouth sealed with duct tape. She estry and VDC officers can be assembled. In the ensuing gunfight, Lt and was well liked by his col- when the train hit her. had also been beaten and elec- K. Pradit complained that Bunchuan fired three shots at Sr leagues. The body of Nipharat Tha- trocuted with a stun gun. Sgt Maj Piding Jehkoh but all bul- However, he suffered from wonphon, 27, from Ban Na Dem On September 29, Maj Gen the OrBorTor would have to pay commissioned police officers 300 lets missed. Sgt Piding then re- duty-related stress and had been District, Surat Thani, was found Wirun Eamphaijit, Commander of baht a day each in bonuses, while turned fire at Lt Bunchuan. away on leave since Sepetmber by police at around 7am, about Songkhla Provincial Police, an- Two bullets hit him in the 26. Col Somphian said it was be- 3km from Ban Na Dem railway nounced that his men had ar- NCOs would get 200 baht. The OrBorTor would also chest while a third hit him in the ing investigated why Lt Bunchuan station, after the driver of a rested Waragon Kaowpradit, 22, have to spend 3,000 baht a day head, killing him. went to Decha’s home and fired Bangkok-Yala train reported see- from Krabi, and her boyfriend Sr Sgt Maj Decha Chuayiam, into his house at around 6:30 am ing a body on the track. Kormarudeen Rakchat, 19. Both to hire two boats, and 80 baht per head for meals. All this would the special operations officer, on the day of that incident. Her ankles and wrists had had confessed to the crime, Gen come to at least 500,000 baht per who had been shot in the stom- An internal investigation is been tied to the rails. Wirun said. ach and a leg by Bunchuan on also trying to determine if any Relatives of the victim told K. Thipsuda had looked af- month, he said. K. Pradit said that there had the morning of September 28 at personal problems had added to police that they had not seen her ter Waragon when she was a already been reports of people his home, was last reported to still Bunchuan’s stress. since about 7pm the previous child and paid for her to study. be in critical condition. evening and had been unable to Police said that Waragon, stealing bird’s nests from the is- land, but that he thought the team Bannang Sata Police Su- Train track trauma. A woman contact her. who had moved away from K. of VDC officers would solve the Police said they are investi- Thipsuda 10 years ago, came gating whether a jealous lover back to K. Thipsuda’s house with problem. He added that he would could have been behind the kill- her boyfriend to steal money. have to wait for the order from ing. The police said that after breaking into K. Thipsuda’s house the Phatthalung Administrative Court before he could award any Ungrateful child. Police have in Muang District, Songkhla, new concessions. arrested a former foster daugh- Kormarudeen punched K. Thip- ter and her boyfriend for the kill- suda in the stomach and Waragon Village chiefs shot dead. A gun- ing of a 62-year-old kindergarten stunned her, leaving her uncon- man using an M16 rifle shot dead teacher whose body was found scious. dumped on a hill in Trang’s Na They then bound and gagged a village chief in Tambon Kota Baru of Narathiwat’s Raman Yong District on September 28. her. She later died from her inju- District on September 29, one day after a similar incident took place in Rangae District. Rosah Isormusorm, 47, was found lying dead on the side of a back road in Tambon Ngern- ngam of Raman district. He was heading to a local fresh market on his motorbike at the time of the incident. The same district on Sun- day also witnessed the shooting death of Ahama Lakuning, 33, a former ranger from the area.

Around the South news round-up is sourced from Kom Chad Luek, Daily Xpress and The Nation newspapers. October 11 - 17, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 9

Ad- Central Full page K. Ann 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE REGION October 11 - 17, 2008 Nigerian scams just keep on coming

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               Travel Co by Western Union. what we have no control over? #$%                 Western Union transactions Well, we tend to complain any-           are not reversible and the scam way. Maybe it makes us feel bet- )*+,-./ .00123 is complete. You are now out the ter, or helps pass the time during )4+55/3!! $20,000. these slow periods. )$+'6-131.2(3/! No shopping trips for you. In the midst of all this dis-               The original hotel scam let- concerting news, I keep receiv- ters were hilarious in their inepti- ing scam letters addressed to my 7/   5 !  (8 tude, still using improbable names resort trying to bilk me out of what and bookings for the Nigerian Oil little money I have left in my bank Ministry. account. This is a typical example of an email inquiry message from Nigerian scammers, along with the usual Now, though, the letters have I am sure you have at some follow-up email offering to make payment in advance. The ruse is designed to make the victim think become more refined, but still time received a “Nigerian” scam that or she will make a few extra bucks on the deal. share some common character- letter. They usually originate from istics. Nigeria or the Ivory Coast and For your troubles in helping the money, they will never be They will then ask you to They now originate from the refer to a large sum of money, in to set up a bank account for them, heard from again. forward this money to their UK, which lends them a bit more the millions of dollars, that some they will pay you the cool sum of The new, improved Nige- agent. So instead of them paying legitimacy. organization needs to transfer out a million dollars or so. The catch? rian hotel scam letter works like you $3,000 to stay at your hotel, The person requesting the of their country. They need just $1,000 for “admin this. The “customer” contacts the they will send you $25,000 for all rooms is usually a doctor, minis- The writer usually claims to fees” to get the paperwork com- hotel and says he has a big group of the expenses of the trip. ter or other authoritative figure. be the relative of the recently de- plete to send you the money. that needs to stay for a relatively They will ask you to pay They seem to always use posed head of state or the widow A thousand dollars to make long period – 10 days to two weeks. XYZ travel agent $20,000, and you capital letters, e.g., ROOM RE- of the recently deceased Minis- a million? Sounds like a deal. But It’s a good booking for the hotel. get your hotel’s $3,000, and an- QUEST. Don’t ask me why. ter of Finance. surprise, surprise, after you send After you confirm the room other $2,000 for your troubles. And they usually ask to pay availability to them, they will then $2,000 to make one money wire in full in the first letter and give advise you that because of some sounds pretty good. the impression that they are in a credit card problem, or regulation So here’s how it works. hurry. (In reality, this is because in their home country, they would They have a stolen credit they only have a day or two be- like to charge their entire trip, air- card with which they pay you the fore the credit card is canceled fare, transport, other hotels, etc $25,000. by its owner). to your hotel. It clears through your credit Pictured on this page is a sample inquiry letter and a sec- ond letter after I replied to an- other “customer”. Note: they are both doctors! I have now prepared a form re- ply letter asking them to go to our on-line credit card facility to make payment, and so they are never heard from again. They target small resorts and guesthouses that have a credit card machine, but not on-line credit card facilities. Recently, I have seen letters to large restaurants for making pre-paid bookings for groups of 30 or more. So, beware!

Looking for a job? www.phuketgazette.net October 11 - 17, 2008 GOOD LIVING PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Guestchef A chef from another planet By Akbar Khan

orget fusion. Never mind gether are a match made in nouveau. My epicurean heaven. Warm Sicilian Pudding created by Robert Mujagic excursion to Sheraton To reproduce that rasp- FLaguna’s Puccini restau- berry ice cream would be very rant was like tasting flavors of the difficult, and before you think, future. “Hey, he said he would reveal, Robert Mujagic, the Execu- and I haven’t read any top-secret tive Chef at Puccini, may have details yet,” I will just let you worked with Michelin Star chefs know that one of the ingredients around the world but it seems that in the ice cream that gives it a now he has entered a league of tang worth crossing the island for his own with treats that must be is wasabi. tasted to believe. To help you understand Warm Sicilian Pudding what makes Robert’s creations so special, I am going to reveal Dark chocolate: 185g just a couple of his secrets, not to Butter: 180g tantalize your taste buds but to Caster sugar: 200g help you understand that if I were Egg whites: 170g to say he is a “chef from another (6 egg whites) planet”, I mean it. Plain flour: 95g I won’t reveal everything, nor drive you mad describing ev- Method ery course; just enough for read- Melt the butter, sugar, and the ers to get the gist and be able to chocolate together in Bain-marie put their ovens to good use. (a cooking term for a container, The prawn dipped in that usually a pot that takes heat from sauce was splendid and to find a larger pot of hot water), then out what the sauce was I tasted add the egg whites and mix some alone and then realized that quickly before mixing in the flour. it was espresso foam. Only the potato skins are Tips used in the potato soup, and for Keep the mix in a container in the the health conscious, it looks fridge overnight. loaded with anti-oxidants. Use a cake ring (diameter I am not going to reveal the 4-5cm), (height 5-6cm). other ingredients; all I will say is Cut a strip of baking paper that the color of the soup is iden- (15cm long, 7cm wide). tical to the ruby in the ring that Grease the inside ring with Richard Burton used to win butter and place the baking pa- Elizabeth Taylor’s heart. per strip around. It is delicious beyond de- Cut a square piece of bak- scription. If you need to impress ing paper (5cm²) and put the ring someone who thinks they have on it. tasted it all, then this is it. Perfect Finally, put the mix into ¾ for a romantic dinner. of the ring (help with spoon or The black angus steak ap- even finger). peared grilled. It was well done Keep in the fridge as long on the outside and rare on the in- as you want before baking. side – extremely soft and succu- lent – but it was in fact poached. Baking I won’t reveal anymore, though, Pre-heat the oven to 200°C. Put as it is not the recipe that is being your Sicilian Pudding on a baking exposed this week. tray and bake it for 12 minutes Phuket’s steakhouses be (time may vary depending on your warned; there is a now a new oven). benchmark to try and beat. Once your Sicilian Pudding The dessert was la pièce de is baked, take off the ring (be résistance. It was a piece of hot careful; it’s very hot), and then Sicilian pudding with a scoop of the baking paper (slowly). raspberry ice cream. Now, al- You are now ready to eat though Chef Robert shared the your Sicilian Pudding. Serve it up recipe for the chocolate Sicilian, with the ice cream of your choice he did not share the recipe for the for a lovely hot and cold combo raspberry ice cream, which to- tailored for your tastebuds. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE PEOPLE October 11 - 17, 2008

July 4, 2006. A remake of Thai cinema classic Bangkok Dan- gerous. Starring Nicolas Cage. Same directors: Danny & Oxide Pang from Hong Kong. So far I’ve met only one Blog Dangerous Pang brother: Danny. They are twins, and apparently you rarely get them both together. They share riter Jim Newport, author of the Vampire of Siam the preparation and the shoot (one books and his latest novel Chasing Jimi, was directs on Monday, one on Tues- day, etc). Seems like a good sys- Winvited onto the set of Bangkok Dangerous, the tem; takes a lot of the stress out Hollywood hit movie starring Nicolas Cage now screen- of the job. ing around the world. His role: Production Designer. July 25. OK. Met them both now. Here, Jim lets the Gazette print parts of his blog writ- They are identical, so never know ten during the eventful months of filming on location in the who I’m speaking to. Nicolas Cage will spend a week each in Big Mango. the Presidential suites of the 9 best hotels in Bangkok. In a pro- cars as a stand-in for Prague. through our shooting. When you duction meeting, the accountant Frank Cadillac likes the Oriental work in a position like mine on a announced they had secured the and will stay there the entire time. foreign production, you immerse rate of US$1,800 a day at the Ori- yourself in the project. You live it ental. “But breakfast is not in- Aug 12. Day 2: all-night shoot in day and night – week in, week cluded,” she dryly informed. Soi Cowboy. Within 24 hours a lo- out – with the sacrifice of all else “Breakfast?” The producer cal newspaper reports: “Looking in your life. blurted out. “He has his own dangerously shifty in a Hawaiian That is why film making is f**king chef!” shirt and black wig, Hollywood so seductive. We live in first-class superstar Nicolas Cage was, last hotels, are driven everywhere. And July 26. Official memo: “Please night, spotted lurking outside the if you’re fortunate enough to be note that Mr Cage uses the Tilac Bar on Soi Cowboy – the a Production Designer, people pseudonym Frank Cadillac. When very same Bangkok go-go bar think you are doing something im- referring to him in official paper- where fellow thespian Hugh Grant portant and leave you alone. work please be sure to use his famously had his tackle felt.” What a life. pseudonym.” You get paid to watch an Aug 23. Oopening scene. Nic’s actor of the caliber of Nicolas July 28. I now have about 100 character sits alone quietly eating Cage perform his magic every carpenters, painters and laborers in a Prague pub. He looks at his day. You spend lots of somebody on 6 sets on 2 huge stages. watch (counting down: 22 min- else’s money enhancing your utes) and leaves. This sets his pat- own ego (artists love to spend July 29. Nic Cage will fly in a tern; it’s 22 minutes before the hit. other people’s money). And private jet from LA. This will cost This intense personal scene you’re with a great group of fel- upwards of $250,000 and will take was shot in a 2-storey bar/restau- low international gypsies. close to 4 days (the plane needs rant/disco (The Witches Tavern) Making movies is easy. Real to touch down 4 times to refuel). decorated for Prague. But we had life is hard. the next 2 days off and Nic ALTER EGO: Jim Newport stands by a Bangkok Dangerous poster Aug 7. Five days before starting wanted to fly somewhere, so he Sept 20. Left the set early last featuring Hollywood star Nicolas Cage - who Jim has come to respect Principal Photography. In the “paid” to go into the club while it night with food poisoning. Woke as a true professional. flurry of paperwork I sign every was open at 9 pm and do the up this morning and found I had the coup happened. Also, our end described to me): about 10 pm day, I notice the animal wrangler’s scene rather than wait until 1 am slept through the war. No CNN, scene involves the attempted as- Thai police on our set start get- budget (6 elephants will be used when we could close it. BBC or any other TV coverage. sassination of a politician. This is ting reports. We were setting up in the shoot) included 3,000 baht We shot on the second floor Martial law imposed and Nic a huge scene, thousands of ex- a scene in the middle of a ware- (US$85) for 6 days work for the while downstairs was open to 200 Cage, family & Norm G (pro- tras, police, military, etc. house complex where Nic shoots “shit correcting boy”. drunken punters who did every- ducer) flew the coup to Korea. every guard in an attempt to get thing but flash their tits to get his But we’ll muster on, I’m Sept 23. Nic is nervous… He to Mr Big. Mr Big flees in his Aug 8. Production meeting. It is attention. The DJ spun tunes and sure. You can’t stop filming! has been protected by a squad black Mercedes. Nic shoots the noted that every day we will be a band belted out their routine. of bodyguards, both his own pro- car and all in it except Mr Big. providing meals for a minimum of Nic is amazing. When you Sept 22. Nic is back. Found out fessionals and Thai secret police. Just as he’s about to do Mr 250 crew and cast. see the scene, I defy you to tell that people just wanted to put He is probably a choice target for Big, a squad of police cars bursts there is anything distracting him flowers in the soldiers’ gun bar- anyone wanting to get in the news through the gate, red lights flash- Aug 12. Principal photography from his assignment. rels. But we have a few new – and thus he’s insisting we ing. At midnight, after an elabo- begins on a Bangkok street that Sept 11. Hard to believe it’s been problems: we can’t fire guns any- “shoot him out” as quickly as rate lighting set-up and many re- we have dressed with signage, five years since 9/11. And hard more. We were in the midst of a possible. hearsals, they were all set to roll, medieval stone walls and foreign to believe we are half way huge four-night gun battle when On the night of the coup (as when suddenly Nic was whisked October 11 - 17, 2008 PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 13 off the set by his guards, the po- to go. Day 2 of the big parade lice cars turned and headed off scene. 1,500 extras. 2 elephants into the night (they were real po- (and a shit-carry boy), marching lice cars; there’s a lesson there) band, 2 WWII Willys jeeps, 7 and, as a final insult, the black cameras… but somehow the Mercedes was seized (it belonged edge is missing. Even though this to an official of the party that had is the biggest production number just been deposed) and was also of the show, we all seem to just driven away. All within minutes. be going through the paces. For The Thai A.D. calls a “wrap”. most – thoughts are on home, family… or the next job. Sept 28. Snakes. We have been And there’s no Nic. We’ve inundated with rain for the past lost our star power. Even with this three nights and the major exte- much of a circus, we draw only rior set (the safe house, recreated a couple of hundred onlookers. with landscaping, garage and The second night in Nakon driveway, in jungle by a canal) is Pathom, we tied up Main Street flooded. for three nights and had 5,000 We still owe a day’s shoot- people behind the yellow riot tape. ing, including the big explosion Even Bruce, my new visual that destroys the house. All the effects friend, and William, my canals in Bangkok have burst new producer friend, will shortly their banks. Our house and its be off to Prague to film the open- beautiful gardens were flooded. ing of the movie. Others will go Four feet of water swept in and back to the US, Germany, Aus- stayed for three days. tralia, New Zealand – and the As this was in the middle of majority, back to their families acres of scrub and wetland, scores scattered throughout Thailand. of snakes were swept up in the deluge. Not liking this any more Oct 12. Final shot. Chinatown. than we did, they sought high Just like the film of the same ground. Inside the set. name, when we scout the loca- The house was full of snakes tion and add a bit of tin to an al- when the first crew member ley wall to make it match the next braved the flooded roadway and location, three cellphones pop out crept inside. Cobras, pythons, vi- of three shopkeeper’s aprons. pers, dozens of them were loung- The calls are to property owners, ing about the stairs and balcony – partners, husbands – to determine enjoying the sun and doing what how much extra money this in- snakes do. fringement on their life will cost Needless to say, we’re not us. The location manager looks shooting there anytime soon. at me and shrugs: “It’s China- town.” Cinema often repeats it- Sept 29. Nic Cage finished a day self. early and left on the first plane out We shoot from 5:30 pm to this morning. At his request I gave 10:30 pm. There is a sense of ju- him a full set of plans for the house bilation, melancholy and relief and grounds. He has just bought on the set. We’ve been shooting an island in the Caribbean and a chase scene through China- may build a version of the house I town’s backalleys) using a steadi- designed. I said I’d consider it an cam. But with a steadicam the honor and he told me how much entire crew is locked out of the he admired my work. set as the camera operator fol- When we started the project lows the actor, moving 360º I wasn’t sure how I felt about around him to get the shot. Nicolas Cage. I had admired his The last shot is inside a work in some things (Leaving warehouse with the actor racing Las Vegas, Lord Of War) and not from one end to the other. On the in others (Con-Air, National last take they leave the camera Treasure). I realize now it was rolling as it bursts through the the films that were lousy – not door, shooting the entire crew the performance. Nic Cage is a who burst into shouts, screams, pro. I am a fan. applause… and a few tears. We can’t believe it. It’s Oct 8. Winding down. Five days over. 14 p h u k e t g a z e t t e h a p p e n i n g s October 11 - 17, 2008 This week

MAKING MIRACLES: Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina Gulu Lalvani (left) and his wife Semiramis Lalvani (2nd left) congratulate Karl Buhlmann (right) and his partner Thomas Buhlmann (2nd right) during the Miracle Dream Grand Opening Ceremony for the Karl Buhlmann Foundation at the COOL SERENITY: Finnish Formula 1 driver Kimi “Iceman” Raikkonen (center) pulled in to Town Square of Royal Phuket Marina on September 29. The foundation Outrigger Serenity Terraces for a jazz brunch party pit stop on the beach on October 4. The aims to provide education and health-care opportunities for children. event marked completion of phase 1 of the luxury residential property in Rawai.

STARBUCKS BEACH CLEANUP: Partners from all seven of Phuket’s Star- VEG-FEST DONATIONS: Laguna Phuket made merit during Phuket’s annual vegetarian bucks outlets lent a hand during Community Cleanup Day on October 1. festival by donating food and clothes to nearby shrines, including Pasak Shrine, Baan Starbucks volunteers bagged a bumper crop of beach rubbish at Patong Don Shrine and Bang Ku Shrine. Pictured are Managing Director of Laguna Resorts & Beach. Pictured are (from left): Inzee, Tina, Aey, Ann, Aor, Pump, Kwan, Hotels Plc Michael Ayling (4th from right) and Laguna Phuket staff handing over dona- Pond, Thum, Bejing, Sun and Gift. tions and 20,000 baht to Cherng Talay Shrine, which were received by Niramit Changlek

HELPING HANDS: The Elderly Persons Centre at Talang had a helping hand from Phuket-based employees of Bovis Lend Lease and parent company MARRIOTT MILESTONES: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa and Marriott’s Phuket Lend Lease Corporation for the 2008 Bovis Lend Lease Community Day on Beach Club associates were recently awarded special Marriott pins for completion of September 25. Bovis employees around the world contributed their time, five years of service in the “Marriott Milestone Celebration”. energy and skills to address various needs in communities on the annual October 11 - 17, 2008 FEATURE PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Hissing the Literary Heights

ver the years, many people to serious upper back as well as in the mid-19th century. line rhymes with the third syllable dence of suicide among leading have commented rather respiratory problems. His most famous work, Mai of the second line; the last of the Nitwit poets. Ofavourably on my com- The letter signifying the Kunglung Nom (roughly trans- second with the last of the third Until the early 20th century, mand and understanding of the word ‘snake’ looks much like an lated as ‘I Get Excited When I and also with the first of the fourth prose literature consisted largely language and literature of Thai- innocent note on a music sheet. Glimpse Your Rack’), is ac- line; and the last syllable of the of mythological and historical land; some of these It’s a linguistic claimed as the quintessential ex- fourth line rhymes fables, almost all of people have even trap. ample of the fusion of the most with the last of the which were of Indian been known to oc- “There was a young You need to commonly used distinct forms of second line of the origin. casionally enter the lady from Surin, place your tongue poetic expression: the Schlong, next succeeding Amongst them: realms of sobriety. a beauty with legs in a special posi- the Clap, and the Clot. stanza. ‘Wetsokandshin’, the So, in an ef- tion (most epilep- The Schlong is similar to a This complex tale of a king who be- fort to help my that ran to her chin. tics find this easy) limerick, for example: structure explains came an ascetic af- reader gain further She spoke quite and, half-way “There was a young lady why so many poets ter contemplation of insight into the quick, through pronounc- from Surin became alcoholics a withered tree; mind of, for ex- ing the letter/word, a beauty with legs that ran or addicted to other FROM THE ‘Wartsandall’, the ample, No 69 at ‘some like it short and bring the upper to her chin mind-altering sub- story of a prince who the Lick Me Lots thick, part of your palate she spoke quite quick, stances. STREETS loved a princess and A Go Go, I thought but I prefer it long and into contact with ‘some like it short and thick, A favourite O F was killed by the it might be useful to thin’.” the lower part of but I prefer it long and form of verse is PATTAYA thrust of a spear share some of the your neck. thin’.” called Nitwit poetry By Duncan Stearn which guarded her; knowledge I have Most people The Clap is rhythmical, for in which it is ac- ‘Chuckawobblywan’, gained from years find it easier sim- example: ceptable to use el- the tale of a princess of study into the Thai language ply to hiss in order to get their “I did but see her passing ements of Schlong, Clap, and Clot. beloved by a crocodile; and and its literature. meaning across. by, but I’ll pay for medication til A stanza in Schlong can ‘Bhungiton’, the tale of a princess As most people know, Thai Many expats and regular the day I die.” serve as a sort of argument at the beloved by an elephant. is a tonal language and there are visitors have asked me about the The Clot takes much of its head of a set of verses with the ‘How Khum’ is one of the eight distinct tones: high, low, depth of Thai literature, so the inspiration from the Japanese Clap. theories of the genesis of man- middle, rising, falling, guttural, following is a potted overview of Haiku, but due to the tropical na- This Nitwit poetry takes the kind, the How Khum being the glottal, and staggering. the rich and varied history of writ- ture of Thailand’s climate the form of narrative addressed by sacred goose from whose eggs For many foreigners, trying ten material as it pertains to the structure has been modified to a traveler to his lady-love, of a the first human beings were sup- to learn the language is extremely Kingdom. concentrate on food rather than journey in which every object posed to have been hatched. difficult due to the number of Poetry is a very ancient art the seasons (the feature of and circumstance serves to re- It is perhaps no surprise that words that sound the same, and in Thailand and not many visitors Haiku). mind the wanderer of some vir- when opium smoking was out- others that are seriously tongue- to Fun Town realize that the na- The lines contain an equal tue or beauty of his correspon- lawed in the mid-20th century, the Thaing. tions’ greatest poet laureate, number of syllables, arranged in dent. standard of literary works im- For example, pronunciation Khun Deelan Toomars, died of stanzas of four lines each. For some unexplained rea- proved exponentially. of the word for ‘snake’ can lead liver failure in the next province The last syllable of the first son, there is a very high inci- 16 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE October 11 - 17, 2008 Heaven sent... By Sompratch Saowakhon & Chris Husted

f there was one aspect of this year’s Phuket Vegetar ian Festival that shone like a Iheavenly star it was how much the festival had grown on previous years. After the initial days of merit making at Chinese shrines around the island, thou- sands took to the streets either as part of the street processions or as engaged onlookers. MAN MEETS MUD The processions began and ended according to schedule, in race series splash-up keeping traffic delays to a mini- Driving in Phuket is always a thrill, but last weekend saw even mum, and street sweepers more wild driving than usual in the Chaofa Challenge 2008 off- pootled along behind, sweeping up road racing event held behind the Honda showroom on Chao Fa the shreds of red paper left be- West Rd. hind from exploded firecrackers. Some 40 teams took part in the race, which forms Race 5 in So diligent were these street the Nas Challenge race series. sweepers that they even worked The Nas Challenge is a “Southern Thailand only” event, with the witching hour before midnight the first four stages already held in Krabi, Songkhla, Koh Pha- on the last night of festivities to ngan and Koh Samui, respectively. make sure the streets were clean The final race event will be held in Trang from October 30 to before the sun rose the next day. November 2. In short, the festival was so well co-ordinated this year it was PRE-OCCUPIED: A mah song (‘entranced horse’) parades the streets nearly professional. of Phuket City while under the influence of a warrior god. Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit celebrated the first the auspicious time of 7:19 am ko teng poles is considered the official day of the festival like after two hours of religious cer- “official” end of the Vegetarian thousands of other Phuket resi- emonies. festival, most locals know that the dents, by dressing up in white and Visual highlights of the festival truly closes after the “run- enjoying a meat-free meal at one spectacle included dancing drag- ning of the gods” at midnight on of the nine participating shrines, ons and teams of men carrying the last day of festivities at in this case Jui Tui Shrine on Soi ornate Chinese palanquins, with Saphan Hin. Phuton in Phuket City. the deafening sounds of explod- Devotees from each shrine Gov Niran said he intended ing firecrackers and banging arrive in turn at Saphan Hin just to refrain from eating meat and drums throughout to keep evil before midnight, and run from the to observe other rituals through- spirits at bay. shrine’s main gate to a pyre in the out the festival, which kicked off Scores of entranced devo- center of the grounds while car- late afternoon on September 28 tees known as mah song (liter- rying a palanquin with an effigy with the traditional raising of ko ally, “entranced horses”) were of their most-respected ‘god’ teng poles at the many partici- carefully looked after by their seated within. pating shrines in Phuket City and handlers as they endured the long As they run, other devotees in Kathu, where the festival has walk barefoot through the city. and merit makers throw fire- its roots back in the tin mining era Most were shaking, their crackers at them. Most fire- in the early 1800s. eyes glazed over in a trance state crackers are aimed at the devo- Also making an appearance allowing them to endure the pain tees’ feet, though some people was Phuket Provincial Adminis- of sharp objects thrust through aim a little higher, hoping for an tration Organization President their cheeks. Among the pierc- auspicious shot to land the mild Paiboon Ubatising, a long-time ing objects were swords, shov- explosives in the palanquin, which supporter of Jui Tui Shrine. els, scepters and large metal happens to be head high. The first major procession hoops, to name just a few. The effigies and palanquins to draw parts of Phuket City to a The procession was the sec- are then burned in a huge bon- standstill came on the fourth day ond of nine street processions held fire. As the gods return to the of the festival with the parade during the festival, which ended heavens on plumes of smoke, from Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in on the evening of October 7 with hundreds of devotees in the Samkong to Jui Tui Shrine in the the lowering of the ko teng lan- crowd set alight prayers written heart of Old Phuket Town. tern poles and a farewell food on sacred paper and pray aloud Crowds lined the streets for offering to the Warrior Gods. as their wishes are carried on the the procession, which started at Although the lowering of the wind with the gods.

CORRECTION In the story on the F&B Expo in the September 20-26 is- sue, the Gazette was given a results list stating that Songwut Chitiutipong, winner of the Flair Bartender open competition, works at the Banyan Tree. However, he is actually a waiter with Phuket Brewery. We regret publication of the error. October 11 - 17, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 17

SHOW US YOUR FRINGE: The Power Crew breakdancers on stage at The Playhouse in Patong. Fringe Festival breaks out Patong is famous for its nighttime adult entertainment, but into this hedonistic environment a little culture has arrived in the guise of the first Phuket Fringe Festival, which runs from October 3 to 14 at The Playhouse in Patong. The festival was the brainchild of David Shrubsole, GM of The Playhouse and Creative director of the Manathai hotel group, whose passion and drive enabled the festival to become a reality in a short space of time. The festival showcases talent from Phuket and abroad with a nightly show covering all tastes from classical Thai dance to the latest techno loops and beats with a large measure of theater, short films, fashion and one-man shows thrown into the eclectic mix. Phuket was well represented, notably by The Phuket Acadamy of Dance, local theater group The Andaman Players, DJ Kensho, street artists Romadon and Manoo and musicians Khun Sak and Men in Black, among others. Special guests included Students from Rajabhat Chiang Mai University, Canadian Storyteller Denise Bertrand and Pasukang Sriemas representing Southern Thailand. The diversity, talent and organization of this first Fringe festival bodes well for next year’s event and hopefully puts Phuket on the map as a place for entertainment and culture. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE October 11 - 17, 2008

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EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

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n 2008, the picture is not that different from the 1930s, when the world saw exactly Iwhat was meant by the eco- It’s a matter of Depression nomic term “depression”. This was in the wake of the ing money, it alleviated some of aware that frozen credit markets Wall Street “crash” of October the problems. In reality, it took were in the process of destroy- 1929 when a giant speculative World War II to bring an end to ing the fabric of the American bubble suddenly exploded. The the economic slump as demand economy. Frozen credit markets ruling thought that went through for a huge range of goods and mean that companies would have lawmakers of that period was to services changed everything. problems financing payrolls; small essentially bring people to a bet- We are in the second year businesses would collapse. ter standard of behavior that, in of a credit crunch, also the result Louis Alexander, Chief turn, would lead to a sustained of speculation, and, as this col- Economist of Citigroup, said the economic upturn umn is being writ- position was getting worse every based on rock solid ten, we see US day and doing more damage to foundations. lawmakers in Con- the US economy. The US Sen- The 1920s gress turning down ate eventually passed the bill. had seen a great the Paulson plan to However, by that stage so many deal of speculation “bail out” the other unrelated measures had and credit creation economy. Their been attached as to make the which had come to thinking (lawmak- original Paulson plan a bit like a an abrupt end. ers) was more to “needle in a haystack”. Therefore, it do with punishing Many people are watching seemed that the MONEY Wall Street (Busi- stockmarket values and, whilst best way forward ness) than helping Hundreds of unemployed men line up at a soup kitchen during the they are important, perhaps the was to bring in TALKS Main Street (the Great Depression. The financial events of 2008 are not too dissimilar remarks made by Art Cashin, di- policies that would American public). from those preceding the Wall Street Crash of 1929. rector of floor trading operations encourage Ameri- By Richard Watson The mem- for banking giant UBS in cans to save for bers of Congress type recession/depression. We ance requires new congressional America, brings the whole situa- what they wanted and to discour- that voted against the bailout are are on very dangerous ground. authorization. tion into perspective. He noted age borrowing and lending. either guilty of stupidity or being This can rapidly spiral out of con- Stephen Roach, the chair- that equities (stock markets) are This, although American totally unscrupulous. The fact trol; credit markets are already man of Morgan Stanley’s Asian currently a sideshow, the real cen- lawmakers did not realize it at the that elections are imminent leads frozen. The next stage is for a operations and former Chief ter being the credit markets. He time, is called a “credit squeeze” one to believe in the latter. rise in unemployment, foreclo- Economist of the group, is ex- went on to say that on the day of or “credit crisis”. The only guar- Congress is being assailed sures and bankruptcies in a tremely critical of the amended congress refusing to pass the bill anteed result is a recession and by members of the public who are speedily increasing cycle. It is bill. “During times of crisis and the US Federal Reserve, under if policy is maintained it leads to incensed by the thought of up to important to add that all these panic, the policy response should chairman Ben Bernanke, had in- “depression”. In those days eco- US$ 700 billion of taxpayers’ events are accompanied by a err on the side of overkill. This jected US$ 600 billion into Ameri- nomics was not exactly a sci- money being used to bail out great deal of human misery. They approach errs on the side of un- can and Global money markets. ence; they were effectively grop- “these rich folks on Wall Street”. are not called depressions with- der kill”. Cashin stated that Bernanke was ing around in the dark. In addition, for Republican out justification. One of the main reasons for scared, and that: “if he is scared, The Depression was re- congressmen, there is a wish to The original Paulson plan Congress refusing to pass the I am scared”. lieved to a degree by the “New strongly distance themselves from has been watered down by poli- original (but amended) bill was This column stated in the Deal” policy of then US Presi- the Bush Administration, and for ticians to the point that it is not the reality that most members are Phuket Gazette’s issue of July dent Roosevelt, in 1933 onwards. Democrats there is a perfect op- really a US$ 700 billion bailout. up for re-election in November. 16-23, 2005 that: “It is very un- In today’s economic terms his portunity to look after the “little Now it is a down payment of US$ Enough of their constituents were likely that the US housing bubble policies were actually “pump guy”. 250 billion with two separate loudly protesting about bailing out is just about to “pop”. Unfortu- priming” or government spending. Turning off the Federal tranches for the remainder. The Wall Street, etc. nately, bubbles, whether they are However, it meant that, with spending tap will, if continued, first requires presidential approval These same constituents in such historical areas as tulips, the Federal Government spend- take us quickly back to a 1930s for US$ 100 billion, and the bal- appeared to be completely un- stock markets or real estate, are inclined to go to extremes. It is the nature of markets to go too far in any direction before stabil- ity reasserts itself.” This was an article on the reckless lending in the US Residential property mar- ket. Last words to Warren Buf- fet: “The US economy is on its back, having suffered cardiac arrest.”

Richard G Watson runs Global Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- based personal financial-plan- ning service. He can be reached at Tel: 076-381997, Fax: 076- 383185, Mobile: 081-0814611. Email: [email protected] Web- site: www.global-portfolios.com October 11 - 17, 2008 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 21

Spot the Difference Can you find the seven differences between the two cartoons below? And can you find them faster than the rest of the family? Solution on the next page.

The BIG Crossword © 2008 Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd Across 79. Insane, …compos 2. Family maxim 71. Sewage pipe mentis 3. Boarder trap (1-4) 1. Makes confusing 80. Kenyan capital 4. Get by 73. Jet-bath 9. Doing well 81. Crept (towards) 5. Exams 75. Years in decade 15. Squirm 84. Treachery 6. Studies hard 82. Canadian province, 16. Muffled (sound) 87. Fragrant 7. Noisy insect …Scotia 17. Basil sauce for pasta 91. Unit of resistance 8. Said yes 83. Famous record 19. Humpback or minke 93. Insecticide (1,1,1) 9. Not as many label (1,1,1) Solution, tips and 21. Devoid (of) 94. Every evening 10. Reproductive gland 85. Music discs (1,2) computer program 22. Country, …Britain 97. Quits (premises) 11. Coral bar 86. Desire 23. Acrobat’s apparatus 100. Wild feline animal 12. Spanish rest period 88. Bonnie’s crime at www.sudoku.com 24. Floating log platforms 101. Turkish doner… 13. Suggest partner 25. Gag 103. Cordless or mobile 14. Hot springs 89. Poisonous 27. Brings into play 105. Pecans or almonds 18. Perfume, 90. Perished 29. Light beams 106. Chilled …toilette (3,2) 92. Breakfast batter 31. Flavoring herb 107. Out of condition 20. Remains cake 33. Aggravated 108. Shrek is one 26. Bean-shaped 94. Weather feature, 35. All …on deck 109. Office circular body parts El… 38. Yesterday, …, 110. Yields, …in 28. Antelope 95. Truthfulness tomorrow 111. Wanders 30. In vain, to no… 96. Milk coffee style 40. Cooking fat 113. Appear to be 32. Water-main outlet 98. Mistreat 42. Obliterate 115. Extremely 34. Ku Klux… 99. Admittance 43. Russian mountains 117. Nailfile material 35. Chopped 101. Conserved 44. Adds soundtrack to 120. Beginning (of illness) 36. Fiction books 102. Slanted timber cut 46. Close 122. Gallows rope 37. Rides waves 103.Platter 48. Fluctuate 124. Animator, …Disney 39. Female rabbits 104. Bacon &… 49. Scoffing laugh 127. Prison room 41. Following 109. Computer screen 50. Eyelid inflammation 129. Used word 45. Intelligence organ 110. Gapes stupidly 51. Titled processor 47. Flatten 112. Of the sun 53. Tibetan priests 131. Ridicules 49. Post of doorway 114. Bashfulness 55. Slightly open 133. Collector 52. Dines 116. Actor, Jack… 56. Worship 134. Door lock 54. Actor, …Rickman 118. Nastily 58. Chair meeting 136. Tribe’s spiritual 56. Debtor’s note (1,1,1) 119. Blush 61. Also emblem 57. Recede 121. Flammable gas 63. Foundation garment 137. Edition 58. Fussy people 123. Of sight 65. Fleeing (of horse) 138. Knowing 59. Make amends for 125. Valuable quality 69. Convince 139. Donkeys 60. Immediate 126. Topic 71. Suave 140. Wooden hammers 62. Flightless bird 127.Prang 72. Ousts 141. Survey 64. Devastated 128. Peru beast Sudoku is very simple: each row, each column and each “box” of 74. Horde 142. Callously 66. Drifting (into coma) 130. Sits for portrait nine squares within the puzzle must contain all the numbers from 75. Walks cautiously 67. To remove 132. To say farewell, 1 to 9 with, naturally, no repetitions. Beware: there is only one 76. Immature Down difficulties (4,3) in Italy solution to this puzzle, which is on the next page. 77. Expand 68. Chatty 135. Canvas shelter 78. US honeymoon falls 1. Amusing 70. Edit (text) Answers on next page 22 PHUKET GAZETTE TAKE A BREAK October 11 - 17, 2008

Get your brain in gear with the

1. What is the name given to 8. On which island is the 15. True or False: English a male swan? Palace of Knossos? is the official language of the United States of 2. In which country is 9. Mount Usborne, which America? Cotopaxi, the highest stands 2,312 feet tall, is active volcano in the the highest point in 16. What do pop star world? which British depen- Britney Spears and dency Adolf Hitler’s wife Eva 3. What major change at Braun have in com- Wimbledon was made in 10. What singer was mon? 1969? nicknamed by his fans “The Lizard King”? 17. How many degrees is 4. Who is the sympathetic the angle between the lover of Bill Sikes in the 11. When was the last hands of a clock at 1 novel Oliver Twist? Japanese soldier found o’clock? Quick Crossword 5. In which popular 1995 hiding in the Philippines? film was the main charac- 18. Which animal is the Across Down ter replaced 48 times 12. In which country was mascot of toy-chain OPEC founded in 1960: Toys R Us? 1. Emblem 1. Water vessel during the six months of filming? a) USA, b) Iraq, c) 4. Flowing 2. Spot Venezuela, d) Kuwait? 19. Which unit of weight 7. Boxer, Mike… 3. Artist’s tool 6. Which company makes shares its name with 8. Stop 4. Boundary 13. Where was the Duke of the alternative name 10. Fib 5. Weird the sunglasses as worn by the Men in Black? Edinburgh born? for a snow leopard? 11. Unpretty 6. Nap 12. Weather 9. Specs 7. What is the name of the 14. In the book Little 20. What is the SI unit of 13. Coffee cup 13. Doctor cat in the Dilbert cartoon Women, what is the frequency? 15. One of the senses 14. Color series? sister’s surname? Answers below 17. Women’s clothing 15. Grave 19. Simple 16. Fizzy drink 20. Honorable 18. Cry

Solution below Puzzle Solutions Solution to this week’s Monster Sudoku puzzle Solution to this week’s Quiz Quick Crossword Answers

Solution to this week’s BIG Crossword 1. Cob; 2. Ecuador; 3. The competition was opened to profession- Solution to this week’s als; 4. Nancy; 5. Babe; Cartoon Puzzle 6. Ray-Ban; 7. Catbert; 8. Crete; 9. The Falk- lands; 10. Jim Morri- son; 11. 1975; 12. Iraq; 13. Corfu; 14. March; 15. False (The US does not have an offi- cial language); 16. Both were married for less than one day; 17. 30 degrees; 18. Geoffrey the Giraffe; 19. Ounce; 20. Hertz. October 11 - 17, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 23 The Return of the Wild Man

homas McGuane was with whom he shares a love of “Babylon Revisited” and bliss came in a blue Pacific wave self the 50-age scope of an Alice once my hero. Over 30 fishing and hunting, though it’s Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”. and the most beautiful hookers Munro story, McGuane presents T years ago, I read his mas- difficult to imagine a more differ- “North Coast” is a mere six lined up around the cruise-ship the saga of an alcoholic orange terly third novel, Ninety-two in the ent writer. pages but packs an enormous terminals and chatted about the farm manager who sails his ketch Shade, and was entranced by the The last five of his nine nov- emotional wallop wrapped up in future.” across the Gulf of Mexico in wild humor and magical clarity of els take place in his adopted home precise plot and pacing. The ending is a shocker, a search of a long-lost elderly fe- his prose. of Montana as do We meet two young wilder- crude betrayal male seer in In this most of the 10 sto- ness guides, Austin and Ruth, of all they hold Key West. It’s short, doomed, ries in his latest trekking in deep Pacific coastal sacred for McGuane’s own drug-and-booze collection Gallatin forest, following a GPS heading chemical kicks. “Babylon Revis- fuelled tale of a Canyon (Alfred to a secret destination. The “Miracle ited” – a refu- would-be skiff A. Knopf, New couple are heroin users, alternat- Boy” also gee from the fisherman in York, 2008, 220pp). ing between pure stints in the wild breaks the mold drug-soaked Key West, there McGuane is and urban drug excess. of the disaf- 1960s returns to are magnificent almost 70 now and “And they were wise; they fected elderly in his old haunts passages of Off the his choice of char- never went to Vancouver unless, the other stories. “where every- pure prose-po- acters reflects his as a kind of enfranchisement, This is a first- one had a gun”. etry that I’ve re- age: wealthy re- they were prepared to use. person, seem- Ironically turned to again SHELF tired men striving, “To land in that town with ingly autobio- enough, he and and again over and failing, for a empty pockets hoping to impro- graphical ac- his best friend’s the years, begin- By James Eckardt second life with a vise your way onto the golden count of a boy’s trade at the time ning with the woman in rural thoroughfare was to risk terrible journey from had been smug- classic opening line: “Nobody Montana. These stories show the consequences, and they were too the Midwest in gling Cuban knows, from sea to shining sea, failings of his writing in later life: smart for that. the 1950s to his refugees in their why we are having all this trouble arch, mannered, baroque prose “Hence this trip through a mother’s home sailboat. with our republic.” that succeeds as physical descrip- primeval forest known with sur- in Rhode Island and her extended But just when you think It was a hard act to follow tion but utterly fails as dialog or prising intimacy by Austin. Irish Catholic family. The occa- you’ve figured out the arc of the and McGuane hasn’t, though he character development. “In certain respects, it was sion is the deathbed vigil for the story it expands into another retains his mastery of the lan- That said, he has produced a perfect life: you descended boy’s grandmother and, per- seaborne ordeal and a trial of re- guage. a perfect gem of a short story, so from some of the wildest coun- versely enough, all hilarity breaks pentance and absolution. His fictional territory has perfect it belongs in the company try left on the planet, sunburned loose. And just when you’ve writ- ranged from Upper Michigan to of oft-anthologized masterworks and hard muscled after a season But as fine as these two sto- ten off McGuane as calcified, he Key West to Montana – the old like Hemingway’s “A Clean, of gazing upon creation, straight ries are, they pale in the shadow turns as lively and epic and pen- stamping grounds of Hemingway, Well-Lighted Place”, Fitzgerald’s down into the city of man where of “The Refugee”. Allowing him- etrating as Conrad. A wimp with bad grammar

am writing a story for young adults about bullying. In one Barbara replies: scene, the bully tells the bul elcome to Word Court, where Barbara Ilied, “You bump heads with No doubt “peruse” will someone as big and tough as me WWallraff unravels some of the mystery someday be a contronym – a and you’re going to end up shorter word with two opposite meanings and squatter than you already that shrouds the English language, debunking (as in “off” in “The alarm clock are.” To which the other boy, is going off – turn it off!”). But it getting to his feet, says, “‘As I.’ confusing usage and clearing away the clutter isn’t yet, according to the Ameri- “To be correct, you should can Heritage Dictionary, the New have said, ‘…as big and tough that prevents clear understanding – all by an- Oxford American Dictionary and as I.’” also me. I’ve run this past several swering reader’s questions. Merriam-Webster’s people, who think the bully is Collegiate and Webster’s New right. as I shouldn’t be picking on a little wouldn’t be messing with me”? World disagree – but what is the Which should it be – I or me? guy like you.” At least, that’s ac- That’s definitely, unmistakably point of having a slightly fancy Robert Lytle cording to most traditionalists. ignorant. word that can mean both “read There are language com- carefully” and “skim”? Barbara Wallraff is a weekly Michigan Misusing peruse mentators who argue in favor of If “peruse” can mean both syndicated columnist for King Barbara replies: using “as me” no matter what – The verb “peruse” is commonly equally, I think we’ll almost surely Features and a contributing mainly because they think “as I” used when referring to reading stop using it to mean anything editor and words columnist at I love your idea of having sounds pretentious. something quickly, scanning or at all. The Atlantic Monthly, where the kid show how plucky he is by So, you could have the bully skimming, such as “peruse a I hope you’ll join me in stick- she has worked since 1983. correcting the bully’s grammar – say “as big and tough as I” and magazine”. ing with the traditional use. but not with that sentence. have his victim correct him with The American Heritage A phrase like “someone as “As me.” Dictionary defines “peruse” as big and tough as…” might end But I wouldn’t recommend “to read or examine, typically with with either “me” or “I”, depend- it, and here’s why: people who great care”. ing on its grammatical role: is it a want to sound educated but don’t Is “peruse” commonly mis- subject or an object? know the rules for using “me” and used, or is this word a contronym? Try mentally replacing the “I” tend to use “I” for everything. Shirley Sloan whole phrase with “me” or “I” No doubt you want your Michigan alone, and that should tell you bully to seem ignorant – bullies which word is right. usually are. You’d say, “you bump heads Therefore, he shouldn’t know with me,” correct? Therefore you the rules about “me” and “I”. Give a dog should also say, “you bump heads But I doubt he’d be inter- with someone as big and tough ested in sounding educated (let a loving home. as me.” alone pretentious) – so he prob- Then again, if the bully sud- ably wouldn’t misuse “I”. Call Soi Dog denly had a change of heart and Why not have him, instead, was good with grammar, he might use a double negative, like “You at 081-7884222 say, “Someone as big and tough don’t know nothing or you 24 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS October 11 - 17, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Turning on the tourists As the high season approaches, (it officially begins on November 1), more tourists can already be seen around Phuket. This week the Gazette is carrying a number of reports related to recent efforts by authorities to boost security on the island as well as initiatives to reassure tourists of their comfort and safety. The TAT and provincial authorities have had to work hard to counteract negative international news coverage of the People’s Al- liance for Democracy (PAD) protests that forced the closure of Phuket International Airport for two days in August. One initiative by the Ministry of Tourism to counteract negative media coverage, as well as travel advisory warnings issued in some of the countries that feed Phuket’s tourism industry, has been to in- vite foreign diplomats to experience Phuket’s tourist attractions for themselves. (See this issue’s ‘Inside Story’ on pages 4 and 5.) In addition to visiting some of the region’s natural beauty spots, the foreign diplomats experienced Thailand’s unique brand of hospi- tality, with some being escorted along Soi Bangla. This initiative dem- onstrates that the region’s tourism authorities are realistic about the attractions that draw foreign tourists to the island, and is quite possi- bly a more effective approach than other confidence-rebuilding ini- tiatives, such as TAT roadshows staged abroad, because nothing sounds more attractive to others than a first-hand account. And it is Letters the people who will be relating these first-hand accounts that can make a difference. The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. On matters of tourist security, one of this week’s front-page ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms stories in the Gazette reports on the installation of more CCTV cam- Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address eras in Patong. Though these devices may or may not offer a solid or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. deterrent against criminal acts, they certainly increase the chance of catching miscreants and demonstrate that tourist security is being Safe in Rawai again The evils of cocaine are sold openly under the neon taken seriously. lights all over Patong? Security has also been beefed up at the Chart Chai checkpoint, It is very interesting to see that I read about those Brits being If your reporters have big (see page 1, this issue), where vehicles enter and leave Phuket. A the Rawai snatch-bandit fingered busted for little bits of cocaine in enough spheres then they will number of weapons were seized at the checkpoint through the use of by Midnight Bar’s Gopkul Se- Patong. Big cocaine dealers in prove me wrong and report on high-tech scanning equipment recently deployed there. jorhor was then identified online Patong have a growing clientèle this. I buy the Gazette every The fact that several weapons were found in a short period by Sheila McCormick as the and are quite open about their week and will read with antici- would suggest that crime is rife on the island. It is undeniable that mugger who had been attacking activities. pation. crime exists in Phuket, as it does in any city; however, the threat of foreigners, after she saw the pic- I have little faith in the Jim violent crime against tourists seems relatively low for those who take ture on the Gazette website [See Kathu Police when it comes to Koh Phi Phi the same kind of preventative measures for personal safety as they Gazette news, October 4-10]. exposing these guys and if the would in their own countries I now realize that law en- Gazette cannot do it, then I will A farang apology In Chalong and Rawai, police have been seen more frequently forcement agencies need to work try the Bangkok Post. and in greater numbers. Some of their arrests have included foreign- more closely with the media to The dealers are largely fash- I was interested and saddened to ers who chose to take risks and broke the law of the land they were suppress crime. Without the Ga- ionable Brits. Some have been read the letter “Why do farang visiting. We can be thankful to the police for that. – The Editor zette, I for one would still be busted, but they seem to be back look down on Thais?” [Letters, paranoid. Congratulations to the on the streets soon after. Do you have an opinion you want to share? Gazette October 4-10]. Email [email protected] Chalong cops and the Gazette The main thing that bugs me As a foreigner who lives newspaper for helping keep the is that I have lost a few good bud- and works here, to my shame this island clean. dies who own businesses in is too often correct. Because my Cliff Patong to this drug, which is of- fellow expats are usually such an Chalong ten cut with things such as smack embarrassment, I try to have as In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL and speed to get people really little to do with them as I possibly Why be a serial hooked. Once hooked, nice can. Most are blissfully unaware mugger? people turn into obnoxious rude of their gross ignorance and ar- Editor: Parichat Utintu people. rogance. Chief Reporter: Akbar Khan I don’t think that the Gazette edi- Johnny Francesco While the letter made a tors will print my letter, but I am Patong sweeping generalization, I will Editorial Team: Suganya Semacote, Sompratch Saowakhon sending it anyway for the record. now do the same. The farang that Pathomporn Kaenkrachang, Atchaa Khamlo When I read the Gazette, I al- No reports on the the writer of the letter works with Chris Husted, Nick Davies, ways try to come up with ques- real criminals are probably in some form of Stephen Fein, Marc Mulloy tions that the reporters have property development. missed. Reading about the arrest I was out shopping with my Thai They are too lazy to learn Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand of the “Rawai bandit”, there are girlfriend and learned that most Thai properly, if at all, and under- General Managers: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul, things the Gazette does not an- of the street vendors are not Thai, stand very little of Thai culture, but either Burmese or Nepalese. Natthira Susangrat swer. as they have been living here Is it that the money that I wonder if they all have work only a couple of years. They Production Manager: Suchart Changate Phuket attracts also brings these permits and, if so, how were they spend most of their time with fel- Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd people? Why, if he had a criminal issued? low expats and only frequent cer- record already, was he not caught I am surprised that the Ga- tain farang restaurants and wa- earlier? Are amphetamines a ma- zette does not provide an Inside tering holes. Contact us jor cause of these crimes – and, if Story about this kind of thing that Phuket is too full of such so, why is more not being done to is happening now and chooses people. Because they are intel- Advertising Sales: [email protected] stop this hard drug trade? instead to do re-runs on the old lectually challenged, they fail to Classified Advertising: [email protected] What is most important, air disaster. understand that cultures are not Website Services: [email protected] though, is that Nop the robber had The Gazette has also run a inferior or superior – but simply Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] a partner when he mugged few stories on intellectual prop- different. farang – why did the Gazette not erty violations in quiet areas of To all Thais, please accept Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 report what happened to Nop’s the island. Why does the Gazette my apologies on behalf of my fel- The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors sidekick? seem to be afraid of revealing low farang. and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the Annoying Mouse who is behind all the fake Carl directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. Phuket watches, bags and DVDs that Cherng Talay Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2008 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. October 11 - 17, 2008 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 25 The case against Monkey Island

I set up the Wildlife Friends Foun- Apart from that, conserva- dation with the following objec- tion of African and South Ameri- tives: can primates on a Thai island, as 1. To rescue wild animals FIRST suggested, is an unfortunate idea from places where they are mal- for a few reasons. Thailand has treated or neglected, and to help PERSON 14 primate species in the wild; 12 them to spend the rest of their are under serious threats. If any lives in a sanctuary as close to island or any given piece of for- the natural environment as pos- dwin Wiek is the director and founder of the Wild est should be used for conserva- sible with the best possible care. life Friends Foundation (Thailand). He has lived tion of wildlife within Thailand, it In particular, to provide sanctu- should be used for Thai wildlife ary for those animals that no-one in Thailand since 1990. Between 1996 and 2000, as areas of natural habitat be- else is prepared to care for, such he spent his weekends watching wildlife in the come more and more scarce. as the sick and disabled. junglesE of Kaengkrachan in Petchaburi province, where he Claims that the islands in question could maintain healthy 2. To educate people, par- also observed wild animals kept in confinement at people’s populations of various species are ticularly children, in preventing homes, such as gibbons on chains and bears locked in false. The islands are so small cruelty to animals. In particular, that probably only two different to campaign against illegal trade tiny cages. species of primate could co-exist in wild animals for the pet indus- In an effort to take action against the hunting and con- there. Their numbers would try, and to discourage the use of reach just a few dozen each, animals for entertainment, such finement of wild animals, Edwin set up the Wildlife Friends which is never enough for a as performing animal shows. Foundation in 2001. Here, he talks about his foundation’s objectives and his objections to healthy gene pool, and inbreed- the proposed Monkey Island Project. ing is one of the biggest concerns. 3. To prevent hunting of wild Any research on captive animals and to promote conser- wildlife as suggested will have vation of all natural resources, all these elephants are born in killed”. Shocking but very true. businessmen who are proposing little or no value to the conserva- fauna and flora alike; to educate captivity and would otherwise be Zoo animals are often kept Monkey Island off Phuket. The tion of the wild populations. local people, tourists and the in- out of work due to the logging ban, in small enclosures, while tigers MonkeyLand zoo has been open Finally, there is the environ- ternational community to appre- the truth is different. are kept on short chains and since 1998. Visitors are charged mental impact of a monkey island ciate, understand and protect wild Many elephants make too drugged to make it possible for an entrance fee and the zoo has to consider. The partially inhab- animals, their rain forest and man- many rides in the high season, tourists to have pictures taken never been able to prove where ited islands off the coast of grove and marine-park habitats. walking for hours in the full sun with them. These animals are most of the animals kept there Phuket are some of the last un- Also to assist the Royal Forestry with up to three people and a being used (read exploited) to the originate from. disturbed breeding grounds for Department and other organiza- wooden frame on their backs. maximum level possible without MonkeyLand has neither a several species of rare birds, fruit tions concerned with the rescue Many of the elephants are con- any concern for their wellbeing. record of successful rehabilitation bats and other small wildlife. and conservation of wild animals. stantly stressed from spending of any primates to the wild, nor The introduction of free- days and nights near busy roads. PHUKET MONKEY any viable populations in captiv- roaming primates on these islands 4. To gather knowledge to Baby gibbons, eagles and ISLAND MADNESS ity that are living in the (semi) will see bird eggs eaten, nests implement release programs for snakes seem to appear all over wild. In the meantime, the zoo is destroyed, and damage to other animals that qualify for re-intro- the island to be used as props in I have read, with much in- constantly looking for new pri- animals and their habitats – the duction into the wild. souvenir photos for tourists in and terest, articles in the Gazette mate species to add in order to extent of which cannot yet be around the bars and beaches. about plans for a Monkey Island attract more visitors and more seen. PHUKET – HELL These lovely baby gibbons are off the coast of Phuket. This money. The Environmental Impact ISLAND FOR ANIMALS taken from the wild after their sanctuary has been presented as The Jane Goodall institute Assessment (EIA) currently un- mothers are shot and can only be a “primate conservation project” suggested in an open letter to the dertaken for the Monkey Island Phuket is a paradise for used for three to four years, be- run by “conservationists”. In re- South African government in project is paid for by Monkey- people but it can be hell for ani- cause as they grow older, they ality, I believe it is nothing more 2003 that an additional “Chimpan- Land and can’t be called unbi- mals in tourism. Here some ex- become aggressive. than a zoo - a collection of exotic zee conservation project” by ased. A proper EIA should be amples: The animals are drugged so animals - with the sole purpose MonkeyLand should not be sup- undertaken through the proper Elephants are still taken out that they stay docile with people. of making money for a few indi- ported, as the conservation issue channels, and should take over a of the wild as babies and trained Tourists should know better then viduals without any concern for would nowhere be served, and year to complete. It seems that to perform for tourists. They are to pay for a photo to be taken of wildlife conservation or the envi- there would be a negative impact MonkeyLand is trying to cut cor- later used as taxis for “elephant them with an animal. Our cam- ronment. on the local environment. Conse- ners for their own benefit and trekking” and rides. Although paign slogan says, “For a picture The MonkeyLand zoo in quently the new project was not objectives. people are made to believe that of you and me, my family got South Africa is run by the same granted permission. – Compiled by Akbar Khan 26 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES October 11 - 17, 2008

he Thai people have al ways had an affinity for the supernatural. They A New Ministry for the Supernatural go to fortune tellers to T Tsow: No. I’m a person of to promote the worship of will be tasked with determining Dr Kluapee: We’ll have a have their futures predicted, wear amulets to protect themselves superstition, which is even better. Kubera and Lakshmi, the Hindu which dates of each month are national lottery twice a year. The from danger, and consult sooth- Dr Kluapee: But do you god and goddess of wealth. Also auspicious. On inauspicious days, fortunate virgins will be sacri- sayers to get the winning lottery believe in the supernatural Tsai Shen, the Chinese god of citizens will be urged to stay ficed on the winter and summer numbers. world? wealth. They’ve been sadly ne- home. We believe this will lead solstices. The number of Thais who Tsow: Well, I believe in the glected in recent times. We hope to a dramatic improvement in the Tsow: I guess it will be a don’t believe in ghosts is prob- natural world, and things always that winning their favor will bring traffic flow. great honor for them. ably about the same sound better in threes, don’t about an upsurge in the economy. Tsow: Good idea. I’m sur- Dr Kluapee: Of course. as the number who they? Logic sug- Tsow: I’m glad your min- prised nobody thought of that Now, to attract greater wealth to don’t have mobile gests that if there’s istry is adopting a scientific ap- before. Thailand, we plan to introduce a phones, which is a natural world, proach. Do you plan to sacrifice Dr Kluapee: We’re trying number of new names for our almost zero. there’s got to be a black chickens to Rahu? to be innovative. Now, astronomy people that are associated with In times of subnatural world Dr Kluapee: Of course. has made great progress in recent money. stress, people turn and a supernatural We’re already doing that. We plan years, but astrology too has not We’ll have boys with names to the supernatural world to balance it. to leave no supernatural stone been idle. like Satangchai and Ruaymak, for reassurance; Dr Kluapee: unturned. We’re establishing a Our scientifically trained as- girls with names like Bahtwadee and these are TSOWNDINGS I’m glad you think Department of Prognostication to trologers have detected a new and Ngernying. We believe that stressful times. So logically. And do predict future events. Nationally pantheon of gods and spirits out auspicious names like these will I was not surprised By S. TSOW you believe in renowned astrologers and fortune beyond the blogosphere. Despite attract wealth to their owners. to hear that the ghosts? tellers will be in charge. It will the distance, we suspect that they We’ll encourage people to government is planning to estab- Tsow: I’m an American. have a Rishi Section and a Board are exercising a powerful influ- give their children nicknames like lish a Ministry of Supernatural We don’t believe in ghosts, but our of Mediums, Soothsayers, and ence on earthly affairs. So we Bank and Money, and new nick- Affairs. I interviewed the official children do. Channelers. And there’ll be a are exerting every effort to iden- names coined from the surnames widely tipped to become the min- Dr Kluapee: That’s good Bureau of Wizards, Witches, and tify and propitiate them. of billionaires like Gates, Buffett, ister, Dr Kluapee Kraseupong: enough. You pass. What do you Warlocks whom citizens will be One school of thought holds and Soros. Branson. Don’t for- Tsow: Congratulations, Dr want to know? able to consult at the auspiciously that they are ancient Aztec and get Branson. Rich and cool. Kluapee. It’s rumored that you’re Tsow: What is the purpose named website www.www.org Inca deities who fled the planet going to be appointed head of the of your new ministry? Tsow: Lots of W’s there. during the horrors of the Spanish S. Tsow can be flamed at new Ministry of Supernatural Dr Kluapee: Our ministry Er, is W an auspicious letter? conquest. If we can confirm this, [email protected], except when Affairs. wants to mobilize all possible su- Dr Kluapee: No. Don’t be we plan to earn their good will he’s deciding whether to Dr Kluapee: Thank you, pernatural resources in the ser- silly. There’s no such thing as by sacrificing virgins every six change his first name to Soros but before we begin this interview vice of the country. Thailand is auspicious letters. There are only months. or Satangchai. And his new I must ask if you are a person of currently experiencing economic auspicious numbers. In fact, our Tsow: Er, how do you plan nickname, of course, will be faith problems. To rectify this, we plan Department of Prognostication to select the virgins? Branson. In The Stars by Isla Star A calmer year ahead for Librans LIBRA (September 24-October chill out this weekend. Cancer has are seeking romance, you will be pearls of wisdom you need. The partner this weekend. 23). Most Librans will notice new the ideal solution to relieve your impressed by Aries this weekend. scent of eucalyptus can help to faces in familiar places this week. stress. The stars suggest a busi- Wear amber yellow to encourage sharpen your mental powers. CANCER (June 22-July 23). During the rest of October your ness proposition coming next positive energy. Work continues to bring more life is enhanced by introductions week. Don’t sell yourself short ARIES (March 21-April 20). satisfaction than usual and this to people, some of whom may as this could be a way to earn CAPRICORN (December 22- Your load of responsibilities light- trend should continue until the become useful business contacts. more and work less. Number 9 January 20). Where finances are ens this week and the atmosphere end of the month. If you who New romance is also indicated, can be lucky on Monday. concerned, your focus should be begins to be more upbeat. Where were recently tempted to move but if your heart is already spo- on keeping your head above wa- romance is concerned, a meet- in a new career direction, you will ken for, this could lead to confu- SAGITTARIUS (November ter. If you are tempted to invest ing at the middle of the month probably put this idea on hold. sion. If you are celebrating a 23-December 21). You will dis- in business this week, you will could lead to the relationship There are signs that promotion in birthday this week, you should cover the reason behind a friend’s benefit from reflecting on lessons you’ve been dreaming of. How- your present situation is about to achieve more under calmer as- icy manner this week. Although learned earlier this year. Novem- ever, this may tempt you to put be offered, but serious discus- tral conditions in the year ahead. your instinct is to help, think twice ber is a more auspicious time to travel plans on hold, which would sions should take place first. The before doing so. The rest of Oc- take chances. An ongoing prop- not be a wise move. An impor- number 8 can be lucky on Mon- SCORPIO (October 24-No- tober promises to become busy erty dispute could cost more than tant missing item is forecast to day. vember 22). Scorpios who are and fulfilling, but you will need a you’d anticipated, but allowing the come to light this weekend. starting to run out of steam should lot of energy to keep up. If you sun to set on this issue will lighten LEO (July 24-August 22). Your your spirits. TAURUS (April 21-May 21). knack for knowing when to Taureans who suspect that some- pounce on a golden opportunity AQUARIUS (January 21-Feb- one is keener to become more pays off this week. Being espe- ruary 19). Your usual dreamy na- intimately involved than they are cially alert on Tuesday could lead ture gives way to a more practi- must make their feelings clear. to the opportunity of the year, al- cal outlook this week and you will Your tendency to sweep difficult though rivalry with another fire have no trouble in succeeding issues under the mat could allow sign may be ignited. A family mem- until the end of this month. An- an uncomfortable situation to ber is forecast to ask for assis- other air sign could remind you brew. State your case clearly at tance this weekend, which could of a forgotten debt this weekend. work this week as there are signs interfere with your plans to relax. This is the ideal time to balance your talents are being taken for Romance is well-starred on Sat- your books. Romance is well- granted. The number 7 can bring urday and wearing marigold or- starred and some kind of com- good fortune on Tuesday. ange can enhance your attraction. mitment is highlighted. The num- ber 4 can be lucky on Tuesday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21). VIRGO (August 23-September Your powers of persuasion are a 23). Keeping an even keel will be PISCES (February 20-March force to be reckoned with this a challenge for you this week. 20). Your reluctance to ask for week. Using them at the right Your emotions are subject to ups advice needs to be addressed this moment will be the key to suc- and downs until the end of Octo- week. The stars suggest that you cess and Wednesday is well high- ber. Going off in hot romantic pur- may not find your way out of a lighted for settling business suit of Capricorn is not advised – tricky situation. Swimming round agreements. Leo would like to play it cool to make a lasting im- in circles causes nothing but ex- get closer, but jealousy from pression. Finances improve after haustion and it appears the answer someone else is indicated. Wednesday, so delay negotiations is much simpler than you imagine. Those already in a close relation- until then. The number 9 can be Sunday is best for seeking the ship see a surprising side of their lucky this weekend. October 11 - 17, 2008 TRAVEL PHUKET GAZETTE 27

Dili Days... Matt Crook samples the simple life in Timor’s capital

he word going around their lives. The buildings lie in ru- town was that there was ins, families are torn apart, and going to be a Mexican yet every day I meet people with Tparty somewhere. It’s amazing stories who are open and difficult to say whether we were inviting and hopeful for the future. invited to the party, as a friend of Life in Dili is inspiring and a friend had been told not to bring interesting. To be among and talk too many people. to people who have been through The idea of a Mexican party so much in such a short time is a in the middle of Dili was just too somber experience, but it gives good to turn down. I had not even you an insight into what life has an inkling of what such a party been like for the Timorese. would be like, but if it were any- Dili is easy to get to, with thing like the ones I’d seen on international airlines flying in and television, I could have dug it. out several times a week. While As a city populated by a not an obvious place for a vaca- tight-knit community of expats – tion, I would recommend Dili to aid workers, NGO staff, peace- anyone, even if only to see first- keeping troops – the Mexican hand what the place is like. party had a muddled, global feel. The city needs an influx of The three of us arrived to a people who aren’t interested in garden full of foreigners. A Mexican parties, but who want Timorese security guard opened to see the place for what it is. the gate for us; there would be Once you are in Dili and no unwelcome guests here. have experienced a slice of A short man, who I pre- Timorese life, there is an entire sumed was a real Mexican, went world waiting to be discovered around with a large bag of masks. around Timor-Leste, where few On several occasions he rolled his Modern conveniences are scarce and life is simple, but what you have is the chance to see a developing travelers have made the journey. head back and howled into the country and meet people who until very recently were forced to endure horrors the likes of which most Each of Timor-Leste’s 13 dis- night. people would not want to imagine. tricts offers something new and He ambled over to a bell exciting. hanging by a rope and began out of the party. We left the Although confused at first, rience in Dili. Thanks to the in- Dili is only the gateway and roaring, always with one hand on Macarena and the man with the the pool kids were happy to have credible presence of the UN, is a very separate entity to the rest the bell rope, which he rang to masks and sauntered along unlit the company. Soon we all real- there are dozens of hotels, res- of the country. the delight of all. roads back to the place we call ized that none among us had any taurants, bars and clubs catering Many times I’ve heard trav- So this is Mexico, I thought home. skill with a pool cue. to Western tourists. elers talk about how Thailand has to myself. On the dance floor was Dili is an eerie place by The game went on and on, However, Dili quickly be- changed over the past 20 years, some sort of Timorese line dance night. Attacks on foreigners are the cards were turned and turned, comes boring if you choose to and how too many people now going on to Macarena. extremely rare, but when on my and at the end of it all my friend frequent only these places. visit Pai, Koh Pha-ngan, Chiang There weren’t many own I’ve been heckled and and I had won. We were handed Dili can be expensive and it Mai and so on; and yet these very Timorese people at the party. It’s screamed at and even stalked on our buck-fifty back. and the stake doesn’t have much of a back- same travelers have an adventure uncommon for expats to mingle the streets. of our opponents and there came packer scene, and the list of calling out to them, and it’s just a with the locals in Timor-Leste We were halfway home the offer of more games and palm “things to see and do in Dili” is few hours away. much beyond work commit- when we came to the local pool wine. short. ments. hall: an open-air shack with a With an odor and appear- Modern conveniences are There is an enormous social single table where bare-chested ance similar to raw eggs, palm scarce and life is simple, but what gap between the Timorese and local youths play for kicks and wine, the preferred tipple of many you have is the chance to see a everybody else, which is under- bucks. Timorese, tastes so acidic and so developing country and meet standable given that it’s only two It was past midnight and bitter that your tongue retreats people who until very recently years since violence erupted and before we knew it we were with astonishment with every were forced to endure horrors the up to 150,000 people fled their hanging out with six Timorese mouthful. We declined the offer likes of which most people would homes. street punks. The stake was and left feeling content. not want to imagine. Many have still yet to re- $1.50 and the game was two-on- These two sides of the city When I interact with turn; the country is in a constant two, potting balls in ascending – a Mexican party under lock and Timorese people, they are excited state of rebuilding. numerical order while playing key and six kids hanging out just to see a new face that doesn’t But these Mexicans: what’s cards were turned over, we didn’t around the corner – is an indica- come with a logo or a uniform. the deal? My friend and I snuck know what for. tion of what travelers can expe- The people in Dili are rebuilding 28 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS October 11 - 17, 2008 Top volleyball teams to return to Phuket KARON: While doubt lingers More than teams from about erage of the semi-finals on No- over whether Olympic champi- 30 countries are expected to take vember 8, and the final and 3rd ons Misty May-Treanor and Kerri part in the tournament, including and 4th place play-offs on No- Walsh will return to Phuket to Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, vember 9. defend their FIVB champion title, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, The matches will be tele- tournament organizers have con- France, Georgia, Germany, Great vised live on Thailand’s national firmed that eight of the world’s top Britain, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, TV, on Eurosport and in the US. 10 beach volleyball teams will be Mexico, the Netherlands, New In addition to the live broadcast, in Phuket to vie for the honor. Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, a special highlight show of the At the time of going to Switzerland, Thailand and the tournament will go out to more press, May-Treanor was still re- USA. than 4 million households world- covering from an injury sustained Thailand as the host coun- wide. when the duo from the US made try is allocated two teams in the Admission to the tournament sporting history by winning their main draw and an additional four is free. The program includes second consecutive Olympic gold teams to participate in the quali- beach volleyball camps, and there medal in the sport in Beijing ear- fying rounds. will be cheerleaders and many lier this year. The tournament is sanc- other activities and games in the The 3rd Phuket Thailand tioned by the Federation tent village adjacent to center Open, the penultimate stop on the Internationale de Volleyball court. Swatch-FIVB Women’s Beach (FIVB) and the Volleyball Asso- Local organizations spon- Volleyball World Tour, will be held ciation of Thailand (TVA), and is soring the tournament include the on Karon Beach from Novem- played over six days of competi- Tourism Authority of Thailand ber 4 to 9. tion. The country quota play-offs (TAT), the Sports Authority of The tournament, which of- will be held on November 4, Thailand, PTT Public Co Ltd, the fers prize money of US$175,000, qualification rounds on Novem- Kata Group of Hotels, the Phuket has attracted entries from the ber 5 and the main draw between Gazette, PGTV, Haad Thip, world’s leading professional November 6 and 9. Matches will Woraburi Resort, the FBT, the beach volleyball teams to what is start at 9 am daily, except on fi- TOT and CS Loxinfo. Interna- regarded as one of the biggest nals day, when matches will start tional sponsors of the event are Kerri Walsh (right) blocks yet another smash as she and her Olympic beach volleyball tournaments in at 3 pm. the Swatch Group, Mikasa and gold-winning teammate Misty May-Treanor win the Swatch FIVB Asia. There will be global TV cov- Descente. Phuket Thailand Open on Karon Beach last year. Photo by FIVB PATONG DARTS LEAGUE Call for sponsors to PATONG: As the season enters chance of winning the league. LEAGUE TABLE support junior cricketers its final weeks, the Patong Darts In Piccadilly’s six-point win League is in for a thrilling finish. over Sick Buffalo, Stephen had September 30 results: Queen PHUKET: The Phuket Cricket the team’s expense. Leaders Queen Mary (125 points) three closes and was looking good Mary* 8 Market Bar 1; Picca- Union (PCU) is calling for spon- The eight-a-side tournament will have a bye week on October for the high score with a 140 when dilly* 5 Sick Buffalo 4; Offshore* sors to support young cricketers is limited to 20 teams. Teams tour- 7, when second-place Offshore teammate Tony flipped in a 145 6 Amigos 3; Shakers* 5 -Hilltop on the island so they can com- ing from abroad will be recom- (122 points) meet third-place (t20, t20, x25). 4; Celtic* 5 Simply Red 4; Beach pete in an inaugural international mended to stay at designated sup- Piccadilly (118 points). In a six-point home win over House = bye (* = winner of beer cricket tourney at the Royal porting hotels that are offering Queen Mary are set to play last-place Hilltop, Pascal from leg). Selangor Club (RSC) in Kuala discounted rates and ground as- Offshore and Piccadilly in the fi- Shakers topped the high score Lumpur. sistance. nal two weeks with 140, while teammate Greg Standings: 1. Queen Mary* (125 Organized in conjunction “The team spirit will benefit In fourth place, Market Bar closed out the beer leg in classic points.); 2. Offshore (122); 3. with the Kuala Lumpur branch of tremendously from the presence (104 points) still has an outside form with a double one. Piccadilly (118); 4. Market Bar Malaysia’s Federal Territory of parents and officials, and con- (104); 5. Sick Buffalo (85); 6. Cricket Association (FTCA), the sidering the attendance of chap- Shakers (82); 7. Beach House inaugural RSC/FTCA Interna- erones, a wholesome carnival is (74); 8. Celtic* (67); 9. Amigos tional Youth Under-15 Cricket designed to keep everyone well (63); 10.Simply Red*(56); Carnival 2008 for the FTCA/RSC fed and entertained. The 8-aside 11.Hilltop (54) (* = missing a bye Challenge Trophy will be held promises to be a weekend of week). from October 24-26 quality family time amidst healthy Although the tournament competition,” Said FTCA Presi- October 14 match-ups: Queen organizers only ask for a US$100 dent Wilfred Abraham. Mary v Offshore; Market Bar v confirmation deposit, which is “It is expected that the en- Piccadilly; Shakers v Sick Buf- fully-refundable on the team reg- tire ground will be lined with A- falo; Beach House v Amigos; istering their arrival in person, all boards and team tents sponsored Hilltop v Celtic; Simply Red = bye other costs, including travel and by well-wishers. Teams in (home teams first). accommodation must be paid at brightly colored uniforms mirror- ing the commitment of their spon- sors will be the bright spark in the festive atmosphere of the carni- val. Live-commentary on the back-to-back matches ensures there is never a dull moment in the three camaraderie-packed days,” he added. “The future of our young cricketers is in our hands. What better way to develop and expose our young talents than to enjoy this fantastic sport in the beauti- ful venues of Kiara Annexe and Kinrara Oval,” he said.

For more information email Phuket Cricket Union Honor- ary Secretary Richard Brown at [email protected] October 11 - 17, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 29 30 PHUKET GAZETTE October 11 - 17, 2008 October 11 - 17, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 31

Design by Semacote Suganya

ery few villa complexes manage to produce a truly distinctive and Arabian nights in the heart of Kata Vunique blend of design styles, but that is what Warayuth naments that adorn the walls and “Lek” Horkawe and Jaran Jong- the panels separating areas charoenkamol have accom- throughout the villas. plished with their work at The “The molds, made of cop- Baray Villa in Kata. per and aluminum, were created The stunning result is a by one of the artists who helped combination of Thai and Arabian cast the statue of Luang Por designs that have been brought Chaem at Wat Chalong. He together at the complex, which worked with our team to custom- sits on two rai attached to the make many other molds, such as Sawasdee Village resort. Baray for door knobs, door locks and Villa comprises 14 villas, each other forms of domestic art,” said offering 110 square meters of liv- Lek. ing space, and a private pool of “Without close inspection, about 30sqm in front each villa. much of the artwork could easily “We started drawing up the be mistaken to have been crafted design for Baray Villa last Octo- from wood, but actually it’s resin,” ber. The whole process [to he added. “Resin now has roles completion of construction] took in construction and decoration. about 11 months,” explained Lek, It’s easy to mold and fast to managing director and owner of make.” the resort. To add to the Arabian am- His partner in the design, biance of the resort, Lek and Jaran, is an architect who worked Jaran used the color of golden in Dubai for years and is also the sand throughout the villas. man responsible for much of the In Lek’s opinion, even pho- design of Sawasdee Village. tographs fail to capture the im- The exterior and gardens at pact on the senses that Baray Large divans and discreet lighting make you feel as if you are camped out in the Arabian desert. Baray Villa are mostly Thai, but Villa has. the interior is unmistakably Ara- the headboards forms only part above the pool bar that has a per- out area with large divans. He also “There’s only one way to bian, Lek explained. The overall of the border of the wall piece, forated design, allowing light to came up with the idea of using a see how beautiful it is, and that’s design of the villas is character- encircling an Arabian-style geo- pass through and create an intri- canvas roof to represent the to come and visit,” he said. istically Thai in that individual metric pattern, Lek explained. cate reflective pattern off the desert,” Lek said. homes are separated by gardens, There is extensive use of water below. Fitted into the walls at Al but each villa is also encompassed columns throughout the develop- As with the dome at the Majlis are large light fittings with by a fence lined with Arabian ment. “All the columns feature pool bar, the domes atop the vil- tiny shards of colored glass con- sema-style design along the top. Arabian-style capitals and many las can be illuminated at night in tained within an Arabian-style Inside the homes, instead of are covered with Arabian pat- different colors to wonderful ef- frame, while in the villas hang using small doorways as portals terns. They would look too plain fect, Lek added. Moroccan-style lanterns. to separate chambers, Baray without them, so we had our art- So extensive is the use of Using glass fragments to Villa uses very wide open-plan ists create resin panels of intri- Arabic designs in the resort’s refract light and thus provide a designs. A common feature of cate Arabic designs and cover the new restaurant, it even bears an soft glow is more commonly seen traditional Thai homes, these of- columns with them,” Lek said. Arabic name: Al Majlis. This in lanterns hung throughout Thai fer long sight lines with extensive Another common Middle word, which refers to the room temples. use of mixed Thai-Arabic designs Eastern design feature used in in an Arabian house that is used “Although the lighting is soft, in the decor fitted throughout. the homes are domes, the most for receiving guests, is conse- we used many low-intensity light All the artifacts in the prominent of which forms the quently synonymous as a tea bulbs – more than 100 bulbs in homes were handmade by the ceiling of the master bedroom. room, explained Lek. each villa – to create a warm at- same team of craftsmen in “We used the same style domes “The same designer, Jaran, mosphere,” said Lek. Chiang Mai who made the orna- seen in Turkish mosques and figured out how to make best use resin recreations of Arabian ments dotted throughout Sawas- adapted them,” explained Lek. of the limited space we had. He designs and geometric patterns dee Village. But the kanok above There is also a resin dome came up with the idea of a chill- have been used to create the or- 32 PHUKET GAZETTE October 11 - 17, 2008 October 11 - 17, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 33

Home of the Week Kata A 100-million-baht lease on a luxury lifestyle

his week’s Home of the Week is a magnificent two- T storey, four-bedroom pool villa in Kata that is on the market for a cool 100 million baht. For 90 years at a time, the home owner can lease his or her own multi-level piece of paradise perched on a hilltop and enjoy the unobstructed view over the Andaman. The 700-square-meter villa rests on a 1,600sqm plot sur- rounded at the end of a private driveway that is part of an ex- clusive estate. The architecture is essen- tially traditional Thai with hard- woods and sandstone featured throughout, a theme which is car- ried through to the solid wood and rattan furniture. The Thai-style roofs with broad overhangs of hardwood beams provide shade around the High ceilings, high-quality hardwoods and the home’s high vantage point all add up to a pretty high price for this taste of Thai-style luxury pool terrace, which is the villa’s living atop a Kata hillside in an exclusive estate. centerpiece. and wall-to-wall sliding glass and The openness of the home’s modern fully-equipped European- centre and restaurant. The 18-meter infinity-view wood doors that can be opened interior architecture allows natu- style kitchen and two large en- swimming pool is surrounded by to allow air to flow unobstructed ral light to pour into the upper suite guest bedrooms. three separate pavilions arranged through the home. floor, which is reached by an open There is also a separate For more information contact in a U shape of two separate liv- Other outdoor features staircase. Another staircase leads maid’s quarters with enough Norbert Zuber at Tropical ing areas and a lower-floor bed- worth mentioning are the “float- to the master bedroom, which space for two live-in staff. Homes Real Estate. Tel: 081- room. ing sala” dining area, which rests boasts superior views, as it is the The homeowner can take 8088898. Email: norbert@ The villa’s layout celebrates on a pond, and a lotus pond highest point on the estate. advantage of the private estate’s tropical-homes.net Website: life in the open with high ceilings framed by a rock garden. The home also features a clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness www.tropical-homes.net 34 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY October 11 - 17, 2008

t seems you cannot turn on the TV, read a newspaper or magazine these days and fail Ito be confronted by apoca- Tackling the Green Giant lyptic images of ozone depletion, vanishing rainforests and melting polar ice caps. Recently, I received a call from a large international media outfit that was working on a story about exemplary green real es- tate and hotel developments. They wanted to know if I could pro- vide them with some local suc- cess stories. As my mind became more clouded than London fog, I promptly descended into a listless stupor that very nearly spoiled my lunch. In the days and weeks that followed, I became increasingly ABOVE: This chic rainwater aware of the many environmen- collection stem designed by tally-friendly ways in which the Scenic Blue design team, Phuket could help to save our pictured here at the Chelsea planet. One of the Bangkok dai- Flower Show in the UK earlier lies recently reported that 70% of this year, demonstrates that the world’s population live in ur- going green does not mean ban areas, a figure which is ex- having ugly tanks spoil your pected to rise significantly in the garden view. coming years. Paved areas such as high- LEFT: This 'Leaf Eater' gutter ways, walkways and parking lots design from Australian account for some 35% of all sur- company Rain Harvesting face area. If you factor in roof- (rain-water-harvesting.com) space the figure jumps by a fur- keeps leaves from joining the ther 25%. In many parts of the rainwater collected. world, the use of white roofing has become common practice in order to lower surface tempera- lands, which share many common continue and rising gas prices eating, organic foods are becom- as Six Senses sponsoring group- ture by reflecting heat. Many US energy issues with Phuket. The drive up the cost of basic com- ing more common on restaurant wide initiatives as well as smaller states mandate both the building extensive use of solar panels and modities, the future trend will be menus. Local entrepreneurs will but equally meaningful solutions of flat-roofed homes and the use wind turbines is being planned towards renewed growth in local no doubt identify and act on these like the garden plots at West of white in order to reduce en- there, as is the introduction of agriculture and home gardening, opportunities. Sands. ergy consumption. new technologies to allow natu- both in rural and urban areas. Local gardening is doubly Phuket is sorely lagging be- Even simple things like light ral airflow to cool dwellings, thus Crucially, this will beneficial be- hind when compared with many bulbs have enormous potential for replacing that mother of all en- depend upon the cause it lowers other leisure destinations, where savings. Every time you turn on ergy wasters: the air-conditioner. availability of wa- petrol consump- eco-accommodation, recycling a normal incandescent bulb a little Transport will be by highly effi- ter. Collecting tion by reducing and the harnessing of wind, wave over 10% of the power is used cient “carts” that will run on rainfall and creat- the distances that and solar energy are becoming for light with close to 90% being biofuels. ing large water food needs to be key agenda items. lost through heat dissipation. While most islands in that storage facilities transported, while While our island looks to Energy-saving compact part of the world struggle with adds synergy to lowering pressure tourism and property as important fluorescent lights are not only six water problems, the extensive use the entire process. on commodity economic providers, looking af- times more efficient, but they last of flat-roofing and continuous Urban or- prices by reducing ter our planet needs to become up to10 times longer than regular guttering to catch rainfall allows ganic farming is PROPERTY demand. more a part of our daily lives. light bulbs. The math is easy. You for better storage of this precious becoming a global Thinking glo- save electricity, have lower resource. phenomenon. One WATCH bally but acting lo- Bill Barnett is Managing Direc- power bills and get better value Given Phuket’s growing example in cally is neither for- tor of C9 Hotelworks for money while doing your bit for water shortages and its mush- Phuket, West By Bill Barnett midable nor com- (c9hotelworks.com), a Phuket- Mother Earth. It is hard not to rooming population, it is surpris- Sands in Mai plex. It is about based hotel and residential “see the light” with this seemingly ing that such simple, cost-effec- Khao, was a pioneer in commu- taking simple steps and making property consulting firm. With no-brainer bit of logic. tive solutions do not figure more nity organic gardening in a resi- responsible decisions; even small more than 20 years’ experience I recently came across an prominently on developers’ agen- dential resort setting. With our actions can help. in the region, he has played an article about Virgin boss Richard das. tourism-based economy and There are bright spots on active role in some of the Branson’s private Caribbean is- As global food shortages growing trend towards healthier the horizon, with hotel chains such island’s biggest developments.

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Construction by Nick Davies Cherng Talay to get new bi-lingual kindergarten aan Kajonkiet Suksa bi facilities at the school will include dows in the new school, allowing lingual pre-school and various laboratories, such as a natural light and fresh air to fill kindergarten is cur kindergarten learning center and the classrooms. Brently under construc- library, a computer room and a “Although all the class- tion on one rai at 13/3 Sri song and drama room. rooms are air conditioned, we will Soonthorn Road, Cherng Talay. School grounds, providing open the windows whenever it is Construction of the school space for the children to play and practical to ensure the children is set to be completed this month, learn outdoors, will include a receive plenty of fresh air,” Ms with the school set to open its sandpit, herb garden, treehouse van Oers said. doors to students on October 27. and Wendy playhouse. Mr Permkiat went on to The new school is a sister School director Permkiat say that the school’s aim is to fo- school of the existing bilingual Ketkul said, “Lessons will be con- cus on promoting healthy bodies Kajonkietsuksa School in Wichit. ducted with a holistic approach and healthy minds among the stu- The new building will be a to learning. dents, especially with yoga as an single-storey school near Laguna. “We integrate yoga, art and integral part of the children’s ev- Teaching will be based on the dance into the lessons under the eryday activities. Thai Education Ministry’s cur- guidance of qualified and experi- “The children will be en- riculum, translated into English enced teachers. couraged to be creative, self and supplemented with interna- “In each air-conditioned confident, flexible, and open tional materials and teaching classroom there will be a native through yoga and meditation methods. English teacher, a Filipino teacher classes designed to be fun, The new school is being and a Thai teacher.” along with creative activities, built by Vasi Construction Co., Mr Permkiat added that such as painting, drawing, mod- Ltd. teachers at the school will em- eling and making sand cre- When complete, the school phasize the importance of moral- ations. We also make sure the will have four classrooms, each ity, kindness and tolerance in a Baan Kajonkiet Suksa bi-lingual kindergarten in Cherng Talay is set children will have healthy, var- with capacity for 25 children. multi-national environment. to be completed in time to welcome new students on October 27. ied lunches and lots of fruit at Classes will comprise Pre Kin- “In a school with so many zette that the children will be in- has been designed to be open to snack times,” he said. dergarten, Kindergarten 1, Kin- different nationalities, children will structed in English about 80% of the elements and allow as much School hours will be from dergarten 2 and Kindergarten 3. learn this automatically and play- the time and there will also be Thai natural light into the building as 8.30 am to 3.30 and there will Students ages will range from fully,” he said. culture and Thai language possible. be extra Thai and English les- two-and-a-half to six years old. The school’s co-ordinator classes. “The children will benefit sons available from 3.30 pm to Apart from the classrooms, Barbara van Oers told the Ga- She added that the school from the inclusion of many win- 5.30 pm,” Mr Permkiat added. A miracle in the making onstruction of Chalong Miracle Lakeview be Chalong Miracle Lakeview will comprise gan earlier this month luxury condominium units, home offices and on 66 rai at Soi Nanai two-storey homes situated around a 22-rai C lake. off Chao Fa West Road. The luxury village will comprise con- dominium units, home offices and houses set around a 22-rai lake with trees circling the develop- ment. Construction is being car- ried out by Bangkok-based con- struction company Ritta Co., Ltd. The project’s designer is Khun Urapong Prateep Na Thalang. ing 791.33 sqm and will cost ex- rear, along with covered parking Two five-story buildings will actly 26 million baht, while the areas. comprise five types of condo- two-storey houses will each oc- The home offices will also minium unit ranging in size from cupy 433.02 sqm and cost exactly have three-meter-high ceilings one-bedroom units covering 24 million baht each. and will have large, partially- 162.53 square meters each to Plans for the homes include shaded roof terraces ideal for three-bedroom penthouse units several luxury features, such as barbecues. measuring 525.9 sqm. Prices for three-meter high ceilings, swim- Project owner Chanakarn these units range between just ming pools with direct access Bousangin told the Gazette, over 8 million baht to 26 million from the living rooms, pool ter- “Construction has just started on baht. races and pavilions with views Chalong Miracle Lakeview and The home-office buildings across the lake and secluded gar- we expect it to be complete will be four-storey units occupy- dens with water features at the within two and a half years.” October 11 - 17, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Property Gazette

Properties LUXURY NEW CONDOS LARGE POOL VILLAS For Sale DEVELOPMENT LAND IN PATONG

WOODLANDS HOUSE KARON SEA VIEW GARDEN VILLA near Boat Lagoon marina. AT BAAN SAKOO Tel: 089-8731019. More details and pictures at: www.phuketexclusive holiday.com Largest lot: 1,320sqm. Pri- Best location, deluxe con- vate corner villa, 5 bed- dos, fully furnished, ready to LAND AT PA KHLOK rooms, 2-storey with open move in. Top Western qual- Located between Centara loft. 52sqm pool. Large sala ity. 2 rooms: living room Karon Resort and Secret & guest house. 10-minute Ao Po, Phuket, Thailand. with pantry kitchen, bed- Cliff Resort. 10.5 rai with walk to BIS. Rent-to-own op- 23.5 rai seafront/view. room, big bath. 67sqm, pool, Chanote. Very good location tion. 28.5 million baht ono. Ideal for development or garden, car park, 24-hour for business (hotel & resort). Tel: +66-89-652-7818, subdivision. Neighbors in- security, TV, Internet, Asking price: 250 million +852-9686-8475. clude The Estate luxury de- safety box. 3.6 million baht baht. No agents. Please call: velopment, the new Ao Po (70,000 euro). Lotus Resi- 087-2709093 or email Marina and Jumeirah Pri- dence. Please contact Pe- 49 rai, nice flat land, Cha- [email protected] on 1 rai with 3 big bungalows RAWAI, 2-STOREY vate Island. Quick sale. Call note, 2.5km from Heroines’ HOUSE ter for more information. and 1 big house. 7 bedrooms 081-9704765. www. Tel: 081-8928526. Email: Monument. 1.7 million baht 160sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- & bathrooms, swimming phuketluxuryland.com info@phuket-besthomes. per rai. Tel: 083-1802143. HOUSE WITH rooms, 40m to beach.1.7 mil- LARGE GARDEN pool, fully furnished, 2km to com Website: www.phuket- Nai Yang Beach and 5 min- lion baht. Tel: 086-9408914. 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, house best homes.com SEA, MOUNTAIN, utes to Phuket International Email: [email protected] CONDO @ THE on small development with GARDEN VIEWS Airport. Only 9 million baht. PALMS, KAMALA 24hr security and swimming 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Tel: 087-2709093, 087- ON THE BEACH Brand-new luxury 2-bed- pool. Only 5 mins from Heroines MAI KHAO LAND 160sqm, beautifully ap- 6899679. Email: png.phuket 2-bedroom apartment in room, 2-bathroom apart- Monument. Fully furnished pointed designer apartment @gmail.com north Patong. Foreign free- ment 20 metres from Ka- with solid teak furniture in peaceful Kata Noi. 150 hold, top floor, swimming mala Beach. Highest quality throughout and with all appli- metres to the beach. Well- pools. 9.7 million baht. Tel: furnishings, Plasma TV, etc. ances, curtains and blinds. Full established, meticulously MINI GOLF FOR SALE 086-2765117. Email for Every facility. A beautiful security and fly screens, 3 maintained and secluded de- Mini golf course with all the photos. Email: jihshand@ residence or investment aircons, 5 ceiling fans. True velopment with 24-hour se- possible equipment. Ready to gmail.com with very high rental re- TV/ cable TV, phone, ADSL. curity. Handicap accessible. run business. For RENT OR turns. Please call for further Walk-in condition with great po- Many extras included. 14.7 SALE. On 1 rai in Khao Lak. details.Tel: 084-6302416. for sale. 11 rai, Nor Sor 3, tential for extension and/or FOR URGENT SALE million baht. Offers invited. Tel: 081-8912273. Fax: 076- Email: [email protected] 500 meters to the beach. private pool. Now 3.8 million 126sq wah in Bang Tao area, Tel: 087-2658801. Email: 340182. Email: rkfashon@ Contact Tor. Tel: 084- baht. Tel: 085-7823273. very close to Amanpuri Resort FOREIGN FREEHOLD [email protected] phuket.ksc.co.th and Surin Beach. Price: 22 5071834. Email: mrpantor Condo in Rawai, 250 meters For further details, please million baht. Contact Khun @hotmail.com from the pier. 580,000 baht. see our websites at www. LAND IN PATTAYA FRUIT FARM Nantana. Tel: 084-2611161. Tel: 086-9408914. Email: katanoicondo.com or www. 52sq wah in a nice village. Com- IN PHANG NGA pany and Chanote. Price: 1 mil- [email protected] CHEAP KRABI LAND photoshow.com/watch/ Chanote title. 9.8 rai, 4km from 2-BEDROOM HOUSE aT6bx5cx lion baht. Tel: 085-1590597. Phang Nga Town, 50km from 2.5 rai at Ao Nang, Long block 2km from Heroines Monu- Phuket Airport. 300 fruit NEW HOUSE suitable for row of bungalows. ment. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- SEAFRONT LAND URGENT SALE: trees, fish ponds, 2 farm- in Srisuchart Grand Ville 3. Chanote title. 2 million baht per rooms, big living room, big AT KOH YAO NEW TOWNHOUSE houses, 100sqm. 6 million 47.5sq wah, 3 bedrooms, 2 rai or nearest offer. Tel: 083- kitchen, 24-hr security. Tel: 5,320sqm of seafront land on 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- baht. Tel: 085-1510823 (Thai), bathrooms, some furnishings. 6450244. Email: neung1love 083-1036578. Koh Yao Yai. Price: 7.5 million rooms, opposite Boat Lagoon, 086-2740056 (English). Email: Located in Phuket City, near @hotmail.com Tesco-Lotus. 2.8 million baht baht. Email: m_rombaut@ close to British International stefanmariaschmitz@yahoo LUXURY VILLA (negotiable). Contact to view. yahoo.com School. Tel: 081-9793369. .com Tel: 087-2770978. LUXURY HOUSE FOR SALE for sale or rent. Mission 4-bedroom villa in prestigious 50-RAI LAND, Heights community, 5 mins managed estate, private pool from Mission Hills Golf Club. and sea view. 25.9 million CHANOTE TITLE Phang Nga, 8km from town 4 bedrooms, en-suite bath- baht. Tel: 081-6919106. rooms with bath and shower, Email: kent@karlssons- center, 30 rai of powered li- cenced factory for meat + large Western kitchen, phuket.com. For further de- 90sqm pool, garden, service tails, please see our website fish, walk in fridge + freezer 8,000 hardwood trees planted included. Fully furnished. Con- at www.karlssons-phuket. tact So. Tel: 081-8622962. com/villa/index.htm on 20 rai. Genuine sale. Tel: 087-2694083. NEW POOL VILLA near Kata. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, fully furnished. www. landandhouseforsale.phuket .net Price: 6.8 million baht. Tel: 086-2809416.

2 HILLTOP VILLAS and apartment. Private resi- dence, Loch Palm Golf. 65 mil- lion baht. Tel: 089-1956822.

SHOPHOUSE IN PATONG The only unit in the prime area on Rat-U-Thit Rd. 5- storey corner unit, more than 240sqm usable area. 9.5 million baht ono. Tel: 089-7804568. Email: [email protected] 38 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS October 11 - 17, 2008 Property Gazette

NEW KATHU NEW BUILDING TRANG LAND ONE-STOREY HOME SPECIAL NEW HOUSE, POOL VILLA FOR SALE PROMOTION SALE NAI HARN-RAWAI

near Loch Palm for sale. 3 bed- for sale in Parichart-Land & rooms, 3 bathrooms, fully fur- House park. 3 bedrooms, 2 nished. Great hill and golf-green bathrooms, 96sq wah. Fully views. Land area: 200sqm. In- furnished, aircon through- door area: 140sqm. Pool: out, top-class design & deco- 7x3m. Price: 6.9 million baht. ration, telephone line, water 11 big new luxury villas in Ka- mala with private pool. Mod- Tel: 089-7241140. Email: for sale. 3 rai in Baan Po, tank, pressure pump. Tel: nong.insurance @yahoo.co.th 081-8921715. ern Thai-Balinese style. 24- Muang, Trang. Very good hour security in a gated location for business, suit- community. Exclusive loca- able for house projects. Elec- BIG HOUSE tion a few minutes from RAWAI HOUSE tricity access, road. Sale by at Heroines' Monument. 3 bed- beach and town center. Built owner. With Chanote. rooms, 2 bathrooms, large liv- in natural surroundings on in busy area, Soi Sai Nam Price: 7 million baht ono. Yen, Patong Beach. ing room, big garden, built-in flat land with a very good hill No agents please. Tel: 075- furniture. For sale at 8.5 million view. Chanote. 4 bedrooms. * 4-storey 210646, 087-2709093. baht. Tel: 083-1036578. Fully-fitted modern kitchen. 3-storey house villa, sea * 8 apartments on floors 2, Email: [email protected] All bedrooms with separate view, hill view, garden, pool, 3 and 4 NEW TOWNHOUSE bathrooms and built-in cup- 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suites, 6 * Chanote title at Tharnthong villa 7. 3 bed- boards. Jacuzzi. Rooms have bathrooms, ADSL. Jacuzzi, COCONUT big living room, kitchen/din- 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms * Electricity, water rooms, 2 bathrooms, aircon, aircon. Freehold or leasehold. at Rawai Beach. High-end ISLAND LAND kitchen. Email: datchanee09 2 show homes fully fur- ing, laundry room. 5 aircons. * 2 minutes to the beach building materials and furni- @hotmail.com nished. Ready now. From Private pool 8x3.5m, 2 park- Asking price: ture. Asking price: 220,000 17.5 million baht. Contact for ing spaces. Chanote. Tel: euro. Email: png.phuket@ 52 million baht. LAND IN RAWAI more information. Tel: 076- 081-6779837, 089-646- gmail.com Tel: 087-2709093, and Nai Harn. Many small and 279289, 086-2742308. 4786. Email: sync_ koji@ 081-8687676. big plots. Special 1,773sqm. Email: kamalaparadise@ hotmail.com HOUSE AT CHALONG sea view, 5.9 million baht. Tel: yahoo.com Website: www. kamalaparadise.com Single house, 385sqm, fully 085-7955383. CORNER SHOPHOUSE for sale. 4.5 rai. Chanote, hill- furnished 3-4 bedroom, 3 bath- 2-STOREY HOUSE Cherng Talay, brand-new, 3 side panoramic sea view, KATA TOWNHOUSE rooms. Price: 5.8 million baht. 5.5 million baht. 4 bedrooms, HOUSE NEAR storeys, near main road. close to beach. 14 million Urgent sale. 84-sqm house. For Only 5 million baht. Tel: 089- Call or mail for details. Tel: 081- 2 bathrooms, 72sq wah MAIN ROAD with some furniture at Villa baht. Please call K. Bouddha sale by owner. Call or email for 1956822. 5377137. Email: khunapp@ A single home in a garden Samkong. Call Khun Nan. for more information. Tel: details. Tel: 081-4985915. hotmail.com connected to a main road. Suit- Tel: 081-6779837. Email: 089-2900484. Email: [email protected] RAWAIYA SUITES able for residence. Tel: 081- [email protected] or CONDOMINIUMS CAPE PANWA, KATHU 8205266. Fax: 076-206220. [email protected] 3-BEDROOM HOUSE 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, PERFECT LAND Email: umavadee@cscoms. Rawai Beach, 27 units, fully WITH POOL furnished, 65sqm, one-bed- sea view, fully furnished, Nearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Very com For further details see Land: 700sqm. Chalong. ready to move in. House in FOR URGENT SALE good location for business. 18 www.phuketgifts.com room condos with en-suite Asking 6.5 million. Tel: 086- bathrooms. Construction com- Kathu: 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- 44sq wah. Chanote, for sale in million baht. No agents. Tel: 6831964. Email: franklee plete November 2008. Avail- rooms, with Italian kitchen, Pen Villa soi, opposite The 086-9442065, 087-6899679. [email protected] 1-RAI LOTS able freehold. Price: 2.7-3.9 mil- aircon. Email: info@phuket Plaza, Moo 3, Surin Beach. Email: [email protected] in gated community. Sea view. lion baht, full facilities. Tel: 076- sunnyrentals.com For further 1.5 million baht. Contact Khun HOUSES IN RAWAI East coast, Pa Khlok. Starting 245964, 085-7842004. Fax: details, see our website: Nantana. Tel: 084-2611161. BRAND-NEW CONDO www.phuketsunnyrentals.com Great location near Tesco and and Nai Harn from cheap to at 3.5 million per rai. Royal 076-245962. Email: hakan@ special luxury Jacuzzi villa Coast Company Ltd. Tel: 076- tharadonestate.com For fur- LAND AT NATAI Big C. Pool, gym, fully fur- nished with washer, dryer, priced at 4.8 million baht (ne- 353926, 081-693- 2791. ther details, see our website: HOUSES IN OLD near Khao Pilai Beach. 20 rai with fridge, aircon and TV. 45sqm, gotiable). Tel: 085-7955383. Email: eam1008@ mac.com www.tharadonestate.com PHUKET TOWN Chanote title, only 1.7 million corner unit with 2 balconies. at Thalang Rd. Price: 13 million baht per rai. 300m from the 2.5 million baht. Tel: 087-277- baht. At Soi Soon-U-Thit. Price: beach, road, electricity access. 0978. Email: koyangle99@ 8.4 million baht. Land in Koh Urgent sale. No agents. Contact hotmail.com Sireh for sale: 1-1-66 rai. Price: by phone. Tel: 081-5399269. 2.9 million baht per rai. Tel: 081-3979809, 081-9700121. KAMALA NICE PLOT SEA-VIEW LAND near Layan Hills Estate and 6 rai with Chanote. Can be di- NATAI LAND pool villas project. Chanote title vided. All with good sea view. Chanote title, 4 rai 150sq wah and road access on 4 sides of Road, water & electricity sup- on the main road, 2km from the plot. 4.5 million baht. Tel: ply. Priced from 6 million baht Natai Beach. 7 million baht. 081-5399269. per rai. Tel: 086-2742308. Direct to owner. Contact K. Nid Email: [email protected] (081-9707019) or K. Joi (089- BEACH SHOPHOUSE 5920438) for further info. in Kamala. 5 bedrooms, per- NEW HOUSE Email: [email protected] fect guesthouse. Great in- FOR SALE/RENT vestment. 25 million baht. Tel: 2-storey house. 3 bedrooms, HOUSE IN NAI YANG 089-1956822. 2 bathrooms, fully furnished. for sale. Airport area, 800m to True TV. Internet. 300m from beach, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath- 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Heroines’ Monument, toward rooms, new, 300sqm. Tel: Cherng Talay, in gated com- Pa Khlok. For sale at 3.7 mil- 080-5358767, Tel (US) : 0011- munity, brand new. Only 3.5 lion baht, rent: 25,000 baht/ 7808584. Email: phuketone million baht. Telephone 089- month. Tel: 087-2646808, @gmail.com 1956822. 083-1743880. Looking for land to buy? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net October 11 - 17, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Property Gazette

SEA VIEW PARICHART TOWNHOUSE IN THE IN KAMALA VILLAGE, CHALONG PROJECT ‘THE INDY’

Small plots from 1 rai up to 100 rai with very good sea 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 view. A few minutes from bathrooms, 2 aircons, some city center and beaches. furniture, 50sq wah, garden. Chanote, road, electricity & at the entrance to BIS. For sale at 4 million baht or Townhouse is at the corner water supply. Priced from for long-term rent. Must 6.5 million baht per rai. Tel: and adjacent to the project’s see. Contact Nina. Tel: 087- public garden. 2 floors, 6.5 086-2742308. Email: kim 6899679. Email: tasuwan @kamalafalls.com meters wide, 3 bedrooms, @hotmail.com. No agents. 3 bathrooms. Land: 32sq wah. Tel: 089-4729118. GUESTHOUSE IN THE DOUBLE VILLA, KATA HEART OF PATONG Superior sea view, 4 bed- THE WHITE HOUSE 7 rooms, very nice and clean, SEA VIEW VILLA rooms. 36-sqm pool, 800-sqm IN KAMALA small bar and good atmosphere, plot. Only 24 million baht. Tel: ready for high season. 2.5 Mil. 085-7839062. Small plots, 1 rai. Very good sea baht. No key money. Contact view. Road, water & electricity Niklas. Tel: 087-0896721. Email: supply with Chanote. Priced [email protected] GOLF VIEW LAND from 7.5 million per rai. Tel: FOR SALE 087-6050365. Email: tim@ PHUKET COUNTRY 1 rai, Kathu (near BIS): B5.7m. kamalaparadise.com CLUB 1 rai, Pa Khlok: B2m. ½ rai, Duplex renovation project di- Baan Porn: B3.5m. Tel: 086- LUXURY APT rectly on the 15th fairway for 5205564, 084-1069906. NEAR BEACH sale. Email: tom.fekete@ jack_filtech@hotmail .com No 321, corner, 2nd floor, gmail.com Please see the 108sqm, freehold, 2 bed- website below for details. HOUSE NEAR BIS rooms, big balcony, kitchen, http://www.fairway15.com 2-storey house with 3 bed- fully furnished, quiet and nice rooms, 2 bathrooms, ample complex. Private use or for parking space and nice land- for sale (27.5 million baht) or KALIM CONDO renting out. Special price: for rent. The White House for sale. Freehold. 2 bedrooms, scaping. Total area: 336sqm. 9.85 million baht. Tel: 076- 4.5 million baht. Tel: 089- Villa is one of the finest tropi- hotel service, seaview, high 344350, 087-2646354. cal pool villas in Patong. Best 7247073. Email: jutima021 Email: gerard vanhal@ gmail. rental return. 10 million baht. location for nightlife and tour- LAND IN KAMALA Tel: 085-7839062. @hotmail.com com For further details, HOUSE WITH ing Phuket. Located high on AMAZING SEA VIEW please visit our website: the hill above the Amari Coral 3-STOREY BUILDING KHAO LAK www.residencephuket.com Beach Resort at the south end and nice restaurant. Luxuri- RIVERFRONT LAND of Patong. No agents! Email: ous rooms in front of 5-star 2 rai, about 5km from central MY WIFE GAMBLED [email protected] hotel and beach. 1.9 million Khao Lak. 1.3 million baht per so now you get it cheap. Land baht. Contact Atom. Tel: 086- rai. Tel: 086-2811945. Email: and/or house for sale. Tel: 9401015. [email protected] 086-6831964. PANORAMIC Flat land from ½ rai up to SEA VIEW 5½ rai. Good road, electric- ity supply. Only 2 minutes from beach and center. Prices from 9.5 million baht per rai. Tel: 086-2742308. Email: kim@kamalafalls. com

PERFECT LAND in Rawai. Super-modern, fur- Karon land for sale. 15 rai. FOR SALE nished, 3-storey house, 2 Chanote title. Hillside, pan- bedrooms and 2½ bath- oramic sea view, quiet area. on the main road to Cherng rooms. All rooms are air-con- Very good location for busi- Talay and Surin. 43 rai, ditioned. Alarm system, ness. 15 million baht per rai. 1ngan, 85sq wah. For sale water-filter system, large pri- No agents. Please contact by owner. 5.5 million baht vate pool and safe car-park- by email: allservices29@ per rai. Tel: 081-9562406. ing space. 320sqm block of gmail.com Email: [email protected] land with Chanote title. The price is only 11.5 million THALANG, PA KHLOK baht. Email: png.phuket@ NICE 5-BEDROOM – CHEAP gmail.com HOUSE, RAWAI single house, 190sqm, big fruit Perfect house for a family, tree garden, 2 bedrooms with ready to move in. Five bed- VILLA + 2 HOUSES aircon, 2 bathrooms, living IN PATONG rooms and bathrooms, close room, kitchen, 1 room without to Central Festival and Rawai Villa + 2 houses with 8 small aircon, store room, car port, apartments. The owner is now Beach. Tel: 081-8915296. 30-year-old fruit trees, more Email: hkthomesale18@ using the villa + pool and 2 apart- than 1 rai. Chanote title, sur- ments. Six apartments are yahoo.com For details, see our rounded by wall. 5 million baht website at www.jikkycar.com available for rental. 700sqm ono. Call Kamonwan at 084- freehold land. For sale by owner 4454574. direct at 40 million baht. For PHUKET COUNTRY more photos, contact me. Fur- CLUB HOUSE IN KATHU ther details also on the website Thai-style villa at Phuket Country 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 4 bath- shown below. No agents, Club golf course. Brand new, rooms, patio, garden. 86sq please. Thank you. Tel: +66- 800-sqm plot. Villa living area: wah, 7.4 million baht. Tel: 081- 89-2909567. Fax: +46-8- 320sqm. Beautiful villa, 21 mil- 9565650, 089-6469278. 380492. Email: lars.micksater lion baht. Includes golf member- Photos, map and more details @comhem.se www. bromma ship. Tel: 081-9241447. at www.kathu-property.com thaihouse.com 40 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS October 11 - 17, 2008 Property Gazette

Properties HOUSE WITH BOAT LAGOON NEW HOUSE For Rent SWIMMING POOL VILLA (BANDON)

RAWAI SERVICED APARTMENTS

for rent. 1km from Hero- Luxury villa: 4 bedrooms, 5 ines' Monument, fully fur- bathrooms, 300sqm, pool. nished, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 85,000 baht/month long rooms, 1 living room, 1 term, incl Wi-Fi & cable TV. dining room. European- Tel: 081-8915546. Email: 78-sqm suite apartment. style kitchen. Rental price: [email protected] BOAT LAGOON RAWAI ADSL, aircon. 15,000 25,000 baht per month, for sale/rent near Laguna. TOWNHOUSE BEACHFRONT baht per month. Tel: 086- minimum 1-year contract. 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, 9408914. Email: rawai1 Internet, telephone, elec- RAWAI POOL just bring your bag. Price @yahoo.com tricity (no extra cost). For GUESTHOUSE negotiable, 1-year contract. more details please contact Tel: 089-8742960. Email: Tel: 089-8746770 or email [email protected] RAWAI FLAT [email protected] For further details, please Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, see www.phuket-on-tour. 2 bathrooms, living room, CAPE PANWA blogspot.com 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, swimming pool, bal- 5-STAR roof terrace, very high stan- cony, cable TV, ADSL. Tel: 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, di- dards, 55,000 baht/month, 081-6067410. rect pool access. 3 bedrooms, THE WHITE HOUSE incl Wi-Fi & cable TV. Tel: Private aircon room, fridge. VILLA fully furnished. Ready to move in. True TV, 10,000 baht per 081-8915546. Email: rolf@ 2 HOUSES FOR RENT Killer sea view. House in Kathu: month. Tel: 086-9408914. andamanproperty.com 16,000-18,000 baht per 3 bedrooms. For further details, Email: [email protected] month. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- please see our website at: RAWAI-HOUSE rooms, fully furnished, 2km www.phuketsunnyrentals.com BRAND-NEW & POOL from Heroines' Monument. for rent. 2 bedrooms, fully fur- Tel: 083-1036578. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE TOWNHOUSE close to BIS. 3 bedrooms, nished, aircon, cable TV, near Heroines’ Monument. house for rent. 3 bedrooms, fully furnished throughout. Internet, hot water. Jacuzzi, LUXURY TOWNHOME Furnished. ADSL, aircon. aircon. True TV. ADSL, fur- 20,000 baht per month. Tel: kitchen. Price for long term: at Layan Beach. Private garden 18,000 baht per month. Tel: nished. Contact Gina. Tel: 081-9241447. 38,000 baht per month. Tel: estate with 20-meter swim- 086-2778461. Or email to: 089-7286242. Or email to: 089-6499939. ming pool. Fully furnished, 3 [email protected] [email protected] bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE NEW HOME, Beautifully furnished 3-bed- NICE AND COZY 90,000 baht per month. Tel: RESTAURANT 081-8954763. Email: peter@ CHALONG room house with secured HOUSE FOR RENT Thai restaurant for rent in Soi oceanbreezephuket.com 2-bedroom furnished home for garden, large pool, phone, for rent or sale (27.5 million rent with telephone. True TV True TV, Internet. Close to baht). The White House Villa Patong Resort, Bangla. Fully and aircon. Tel: 089-6521473. Boat Lagoon. 29,000 baht per is one of the finest tropical furnished with 70 seats. Tel: KATHU RENTAL 081-8912273. Fax: 076- 28 B/MONTH month. Tel: 076-260400, pool villas in Patong. Best lo- 084-6903446. cation for nightlife and tour- 340182. Email: rkfashon@ Newly built modern house near TOWNHOUSE, phuket.ksc.co.th Loch Palm. 3 bedrooms, aircon, ing Phuket. Located high on TAINA ROAD, the hill above the Amari European kitchen. ADSL KATA CENTER SINGLE HOUSE Internet, True TV. 28,000 baht Coral Beach Resort at the STYLISH 3-BEDROOM for rent. 2 units, long-term 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Furnished and excellent lo- per month. Call or mail for de- south end of Patong. No POOL VILLA rent for 5 years up. Ideal for 60sq wah. Fully furnished, lo- cation, 5 mins from Rawai tails. Tel: 086-3355408. Email: agents. Email: png.phuket Luxury, modern, furnished bar or restaurant. Contact cated in front of Meaju Garden and Nai Harn beaches. [email protected] http:/ @gmail.com Villa on 800sqm plot. Gar- Khun Charoon. Tel: 086- Place project. Aircon in big bed- 162sqm. 2 bedrooms with /phuketrental.googlepages.com/ den. ADSL. True TV, alarm 9538692. room. Rent: 20,000 baht per private bathrooms. 1 guest home month. Tel: 081-6912526. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE system, mid- or long-term toilet. 3 aircons. Large living- rent: 73,000 baht per month. For long-term rent in a quiet road dining room. Telephone line Tel: 087-3863388. Email: in Kamala. Walking distance to with ADSL. Free water sup- [email protected] beach, total re-furbishemnt com- ply and garbage collection For further details, please visit pleted in Oct, 2008 to a very high service. Please contact K. www.flickr.com/photos/ standard. New kitchen and bath- Nui. Tel: 087-3830936. 22419624@N08/ rooms. 40,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-8974180. Email: [email protected] STYLISH HOUSE RENTALS FOR RENT Covering all of Phuket. TWO VILLA CONDO Spacious 2-story gallery-house, Short and long term. Tel: Oxygen Condo - Baan Saiyuan. 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, 089-9087597. Email: info Two-storeys, fully-furnished. 3 partly furnished, cable TV. @seekers-property- bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private ADSL (TOT & TT&T). 2 ter- services.com pool, Jacuzzi, and 24-hour races, walled garden, car park. security.True TV, Wi-Fi, garden Rent: 21,000 baht per month. B.L. APARTMENT Tel: 076-388639 or 083- & pool maintenance included. New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 Available for long- and short- 1062680. Or email Hans at bedroom, living room, aircon, term rental. Tel: 081-0909296. [email protected] cable TV. ADSL, hot shower, Email: majones [email protected] garden, car park. 8,000 baht 3 MINUTES TO BIS per month. Tel: 081-6923163. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE House for rent. 3 bedrooms, 3 for rent/sale. 60sq wah. 3 bathrooms, hot shower, 3 SURIN BEACH bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully aircons. Western kitchen, APARTMENTS furnished, 1km from Heronies' True TV, phone line, ADSL, Beautiful 1 bedroom & 3 bed- Monument in Thalang. Rent: covered parking. 35,000 baht/ room apts. 300m from Surin 16,000 baht. Buy for 3.2 mil- month. Call 081-8942009. Beach. Contact jgstryker@ lion baht. Tel: 087-2839181. gmail.com for details. STUDIO APARTMENT, NEW HOUSE, VILLA 3 KAMALA CHALONG TOWNHOUSE for rent or sale. Fully furnished, Aircon, True TV, near beach, Furnished, quiet, 2 bedrooms, Villa 3 Soi 8/1, 70/76. Good pool, kitchen, private car park. airconditioned. 17,000 baht per price. Private area. Tel: 081- 12,000 baht per month. Tel: month. For more details email 5376045. 084-8500568. [email protected]. October 11 - 17, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Property Gazette

HOUSEMATE Property Property Accommodation REQUIRED Accommodation Household Wanted Services Available House in quiet area, 2km from Wanted Items Laguna, own bedroom with en- suite bath, ADSL, sat TV. Tel: LOOKING FOR LAND RENTALS WANTED MODERN 076-615814. 6-SEATER DINING I'm looking for a piece of land Siam Real Estate have clients APARTMENTS APT WITH KITCHEN SUITE to build a house on in Phuket: 1/ waiting for good quality rentals with Internet. 2-room studio BEACHFRONT Looking for 2-bedroom 6-seater dining suite for sale. 2-1 rai maximum. Price should NOW - both holiday and long- apartments off Nanai Rd, fully CONDO apartment, fully equipped 25,000 baht. Moving house. with furniture and kitchen not be over 2 million baht for 1 term rentals. If you want to rent furnished including TV, large 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge. Tel: 076-200774, 081-086- equipment. Wanted from De- rai. Kathu district preferable, your property quickly and get fridge, hot water, fans, safe, Many facilities, swimming 8041. Email: terry@belair cember 1 until mid-February. but any other residential area top dollar, contact us immedi- aircon and kitchenette. From pool. Wifi. Please contact for panwa.com Please email with photo and would not be ruled out. Email: ately. Tel: 076-288908 . Email: 7,500 baht per month for long more information at Tel: 081- monthly rental. Email: [email protected] [email protected] term. optional ADSL Internet 8920038. BABY COT & MORE Please visit our website at available. Tel: 087-2650652. [email protected] Beautiful baby cot bought in SINGLE STOREY www.siamrealestate.com Email: [email protected] Tokyo 2 years ago - brown WITH GARDEN NICE ACCOM ACCOMMODATION wood. Cost 30,000 baht, sell- We are looking for a single- KARON CLIFF IS HERE Wanted: two 1-bedroom ing for 6,000 baht. Also CAP storey property with garden, LOOKING FOR LAND Seaview Bungalow special - High-end villas apartments, 8,000-12,000 Thai buggy: 500 baht. Please preferably in or around La- contact Khun Pet at Tel: 081- Hotels, guesthouses or loca- promotion: 700 baht/night - House for rent baht per month. Please con- guna area. Don’t mind some tions? We have many unad- for long stay. To find out 8919826. Email: [email protected] - Guesthouse tact for more details at Tel: refurbishment. Budget: vertised and confidential op- more, contact Khun Som on 089-594 6456. approx 2 million baht. Visiting portunities. Only serious buy- 081-8925434. Website: - Apartment or condo 'OLD' BATHTUB October 3 for 2 weeks. Tel: ers please. Investments start www.karoncliff.com - Hotel in town, other areas HOLIDAY RENTAL WANTED +003-57-99791857. Fax: at 6 million baht. Contact Includes backpacker lodg- Looking for a holiday rental for I'm looking for an 'old' claw- +003-57-26930780. Email: Simon. Tel: 084-3047700. PATONG, 2-BEDROOM ings. one month starting middle or foot bathtub. Does anyone [email protected] APARTMENT Check your booking period end January. Quiet place and have one to spare? Tel: 081- 80sqm 2-bedroom duplex at Email: allservices29 8943040. Fax: 076-344834. ENGLISH BUILDER pool access required. Email: TOWNHOUSE apartment, 2 shower rooms, @gmail.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] WANTED working 10 years in Phuket. living room, kitchen, dining 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom town- Renovations, refurbishments, area, private balcony, maid WANTED: UNNEEDED house sought. Approx 1 million modifications, repairs and main- service. Tel: 081-4236906. HOLIDAY WANTED ITEMS! tenance. Excellent work under- APARTMENT baht. Please contact me if you Fax: 076-344485. Email: 1- or 2-bedroom apart- Furniture & household items! taken. Tel: 081-9241447. Quality apartments for have something available. [email protected] ment from January to Please donate to the Lions short-term holiday-makers Please call for more informa- March 2009. Quiet, clean Club of Phuket Pearl charity in Patong. More info at tion at Tel: 086-2782931. LUXURY 2-BEDROOM place in green area, aircon sale. Profit will go to the needy! Email: gary [email protected] VILLA www.patongapartments.com MANAGEMENT APARTMENT and ADSL (preferably Call Liana on 089-5878173. Fax: 076-209299. Email: by self-employed person. I in Patong. 78sqm luxury 2-bed- TT&T) wanted. Budget room duplex apartment, 2 bath- [email protected] RENT TO OWN have 7 years’ experience with LUXURY VILLA about 15,000 baht. Email: room suites, kitchen , spacious [email protected] WANTED real estate and property man- RENTALS AT URGENT - OFFERS agement in Australia. Have dining and living room area. Call www.luxuryphuket I am looking for a property 081-4236906. Fax: 076- WELCOME in Kata or anywhere not worked with hotel manage- holidays.com CHEAP ROOM 3 Toshiba mini fridges, 2 Re- ment in Phuket resorts for 3 344485. Email: somtch@ too remote. Need 2 bed- hotmail.com Book your villa now! NEEDED lax-style leather chairs, 4 rooms and at least a small years. I provide high-quality Cheap room in Patong needed mirrors 50cm, 2 Polytron garden. No deposit, but service and villa management by English teacher. Long term, TVs. Tel: 087-1860337. at fair prices. Can carry out pro- APARTMENT & DELUX 2-BEDROOM must have pool and TV. Please can pay 200,000 baht per ROOM IN PATONG DUPLEX, KATA Email: [email protected] year for 10 years. Email: fessional duties set out in the contact for more information management agreement, in- Apartment for long term: Kata 2-bedroom 2-floor apt. [email protected] at Tel: 084-7469878.Email: FURNITURE FOR cluding housekeeping & main- 12,000-20,000 baht per Swimming pool, sea view. [email protected] tenance of property. Can orga- month. Room for rent: 600- Internet, TV, parking. From SALE GOLF-VIEW nize flight tickets and activities 1,500 baht per day.Tel: 076- 28,000 baht/month, no kids. Couch, one chair and coffee CONDOMINIUM as well as other requests. 512151, 089-2909567. Email: Tel: 081-2705374. Email: Building table with glass top, rattan [email protected] and teak, off-white cushions. Kathu area only. Want to buy Tel:087-1006111. Email: orcella@ phuket.ksc.co.th Products or rent long term. Email: [email protected] Please visit our website at Please visit our website at Contemporary style. Round [email protected] www.brommathaihouse.com www.alex malcolm.net/ & Services dinner table with glass top, apartments_files/ 80cm diameter, chrome base, orcella_residence.html with 4 chairs in dark wood Classified Advertisements and chrome bases. (Bought SEA BLUE GUESTHOUSE QUALITY BUILDING from Index.) Tel: 082- Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. BEHIND JUNGCEYLON SERVICES 2765998. Email: gelars@ hotmail.com Then hand it to any of our agents. 350 baht/day or 2,000 baht / Renovations, construc- week for private room with tion, electrical, plumbing, 27” TV, DVD, aircon, Wi-Fi. carpentry, real wood, Household |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) Also, shared dorm beds: 200 parquet, baht/day or 1,000 baht/week. gardening,painting, tiling. Services Tel: 076-344405, 087-173- Contact K. Pueng for |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 1773. Email: seanthepilot additional information at @hotmail.com Website: Tel: 087-2709093 or K. PHUKET HOME www.seabluephuket.com Ne at Tel: 087-6899679 MAINTENANCE |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (English/Thai). Email: Construction, renovation, [email protected] electricians, plumbers, car- NEW SERVICED penters, painters, tilers, gar- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| APARTMENT deners, keycard setting, sand HONEST THAI wash and gutter. Contact K. New serviced apartment in Rin. Tel: 084-1935124. Email: Kata for rent. 60sqm, use of BUILDER I promise satisfaction. I am a phukethomemaintenance@ |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| pool, parking, restaurant and yahoo.com gym, cable TV and Wi-Fi. Daily building college graduate. I will rate: 2,000 baht. Weekly: design, plan and execute your 12,500 baht. Monthly: home or extension. Satisfied ENGLISH BUILDER |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 45,000 baht. Tel: 084- customer references available. Electric, plumbing, reliable, 0639223, 081-7888280. Tel: 086-7438202 . Email: decent service, gets the job [email protected] Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, done. Tel: 083-1750485. with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. 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DEEP-SEA FISHING BOAT 14' SEA DOO TOUR CRUISER 40ft-long,12ft-wide, 18-ton JET BOAT FOR SALE fishing boat for sale. Will be at Twin 85hp engines. Rebuilt, 38ft tour cruiser for sale. All the ship yard during week 40- fast, cover, canopy, trailer, fiberglass. Excellent fuel 41 for service. Fully equipped GPS. Price: 395,000 baht. economy. Mercruiser inboard for fishing, snorkeling. Diving no Tel: 085-7851597. Email: diesel engine, cruises comfort- problem. Capt and deck crew [email protected] ably at 27 knots. Very low available. 1.8 million baht. hours on the engine. Toilet & Owner moving to Philippines. COBALT 262 freshwater shower, large sun Tel: 087-2825008. Email: BOWRIDER roof, s/s ladder at bow and [email protected] Brand-new 2008 Cobalt 262 stern for beach access. Com- bowrider for sale. Full options mercial Thai registration. 1.65 SEA RAY (USA) 260 and ready to turn heads! Tel: million baht. Tel: 081- SUNDANCER 084-4425460. Email: 9790525. Email: Year 2006. LOA: 8.53m; [email protected] [email protected] Beam: 2.59m; Draft: 1.55m. 2 double cabins. Motor: Mercury DIVE BOAT FOR SALE WOODWORK, 350 Magnum MPI Bravo. This Long-term rent. For details REPAINT & REPAIR Sea Ray has been fully call 081-3973291 or email Specialized in woodwork for optioned plus more with the [email protected] boat and house. We are now Germin large multi-screen dis- opening our new office and play with interfaced radar. Can workshop in Phuket Boat go anywhere as a weekender NEW 10-METER Lagoon. Our services in- and with all the comforts of CATAMARAN clude: boat maintenance, full 220V power and air condition- 4 double cabins, 32sqm sail hull repairs, internal works, ing. It is ready to go and explore area. 9HP Honda. 490,000 teak woodwork, teakwood the surrounding areas. New baht. Tel: 087-4618089. accessories, fiberglass re- condition and highly recom- pairs, spray painting, boat mended for viewing. Please BRAND-NEW BOAT building, home furniture, contact me for more details. kitchens, built- in or move- Brand-new flybridge boat. Tel: 081-9786086. Fax 076- able bars, counters, work Fiberglass. Offers. Email: 273476. Email: jurg@phuket- desks and more… Tel: 076- [email protected] yachts.com 243089, 081-9683118. Fax 076-242742. Email: [email protected] MUSTANG M43 COROL 25 SPORTSBOAT For further information, FLYBRIDGE please visit our website at Corol 25 Alan Warnick de- www.procarpentering.com signed sportsboat built in 2007. She is 25ft with 175hp Suzuki engine and has twin- berth cabin and toilet. Only US$25,000. For details con- tact Jurg Hofer. Tel: 076- 273476, 081-9786086. New 47 footer, available Dec, Fax: 076-273476. Email: Volvo IPS drivers, 2- or 3- jurg@ phuket-yachts.com cabin layout, call James Egan today for pre-boat show spe- cial price. Tel: 089-8668876. THAI SPEEDBOAT 14m long, takes 25 people, twin Yamaha 200hp V6 en- MUSTANG M37 gines in good condition. Price: FLYBRIDGE 650,000 baht. Tel: 085-782- 0586.

SPEEDBOAT, DEC 2006 33ft wooden hull, 2x200hp Yamaha, 23 pax+2 crew. Fully equipped. 900,000 New 2008 model arriving baht. Contact for more de- soon for PiMEX. Available in tails. Tel: 086-1922174. December, many upgrades. Call James Egan today for SKI & pre-boat show special price. WAKEBOARD BOAT Tel: 089-8668876. 19ft, fiberglass, 300hp Mercruiser, tower, tow trailer & DINGHY FOR SALE many extras. Must sell quickly. 3.1m, 15hp Yamaha. Contact 240,000 baht. For more details. for more details. Tel: 081- Tel: 086-2697138. Email: 7874690. [email protected] October 11 - 17, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Island Job Mart

PA FOR FASHION BUSINESS Excellent English, computer skills, initiative, confidence and own transport required. Immediate start, exciting, varied position. Tel: 087- 9078528. Email: boxergirl@ boxergirl.net NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER Teach English for Mattayom 3- 6, MLP/EP. Location: Chalerm- prakiat School. Phuket City. Tel: 076-224125 ext 323. Email: swpk_mlp@yahoo. com REPRESENTATIVE WANTED One of Phuket’s leading real HOLIDAY VILLAGES SALESPERSON DANISH-THAI estate agencies is looking (THAILAND) Real Estate, Phuket branch re- RESTAURANT for a representative for its Club Med. quires dynamic salespersons in Patong requires staff: Chef, booth at Jungceylon. Good We are currently seeking a Se- aged 30-40. Thai nationals, kitchen helpers, waitresses command of English is a curity Co-ordinator (1 position). fluent English, computer skills and bartender wanted. must. Salary + Bonus. Thai - Male, Thai national and results oriented. Duties Working hours: 6 pm-2 am. will be property scouting, 60/6-7 Aroonsom Square. nationals only. Tel: 087- - Salary commensurate with 8822856. Email: luc@ telemarketing. Candidates will Tel: 076-290452. SECURITY SYSTEMS SECRETARY TO experience go through a 3-month proba- phuket-tropical-realestate. TECHNICIAN MANAGER com - Good English communication tion training period in Phuket. SEEKING We need a foreigner with se- Kajonkietsuksa school re- skills Average salary: 30-60,000 TOUR LEADER RECEPTIONIST curity-systems technician quires a secretary to the Tel: 076-330456-9 ext 304. baht. Forward CV via mail. for daytrip boat and live- knowledge. Ability to speak School Manager. Female, AND THERAPISTS Fax: 076-284154. Please Tel: 086-0043008. Email: aboard with good experi- Thai would be an advantage. Thai national with strong, Required for Phuket Spa. Re- send CV, recent photo and [email protected] ence from Phuket, Similan Must be flexible. We also friendly communication skills, ceptionist must have good En- references by email to: and Burma dive sites. Please need two Thai salespersons computer literacy and good glish skills. Tel: 085-567- 8929. [email protected] send CV and picture. Email: Fax: 076-282703. Email: who can speak fluent English. spoken and written English. ADMIN: ASSISTANT [email protected] natali1800@hotmail. com Please contact for more de- Salary: 12,000-15,000 baht. ACCOUNTANT tails. Tel: 084-8440008. Email: manager@kajonkiet STAFF REQUIRED Female, Thai national, En- BLACK AND WHITE Fax: 084-203426. Email: suksa.ac.th Therapist required for spa at glish (spoken and written), LOCAL AGENTS Restaurant in Kathu is ex- wit@ phuketsecurity. com small boutique hotel in Kalim, assistant to accountant, REQUIRED Patong. Tel: 081-8920038. panding. Patong staff For further details, please PROOFREADER good with Microsoft Office, Help Thai ladies find love wanted. Contact Nat. Tel: visit our website: www. & COPYWRITER Word, and Excel. Please online while you earn great 086-9432976. phuketsecurity.com Looking for a native English RECEPTIONIST, KATA send CV, references and ex- commissions. Full or part speaker to proofread and Hotel requires a female Thai pected salary. Walk-in inter- time. Call Joy for more infor- 12 SALESPEOPLE write articles for publication. receptionist. Must be reliable views are also possible. Tel: mation at Tel: 084-8518847. REQUIRED LIVE-IN NANNY Email: mueller.1971@gmail. and speak English. Tel: 089- 076-245962. Email: hakan Email: [email protected] Home-based Phuket market- Wanted: live-in nanny for 2 com 4073698. @tharadonestate.com ing: www.skyumtravelimages. children aged 4 and 11. com. 15% commission. Na- Must speak English and NURSERY SCHOOL tive-speaking salespeople have experience, age 25- Requires teacher. 45-hour Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? from each of the following 45. Own room with private work week. Must love chil- countries: USA, UK, Australia, bathroom provided. For dren and have good English. Germany, France, Italy, more information or to ap- Children ages 18 months to 3 Find more Recruitment Classifieds at Spain, Netherlands, Russia, ply call Gala at Tel: 083- years. Chalong. 12,000 baht. Thailand, China, Japan. Send 3955336. Please call for more informa- www.phuketgazette.net! CV to [email protected] tion. Tel: 080-6247060. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS October 11 - 17, 2008 Island Job Mart

KHA - SOUS CHEF HARRYS, KARON A chic, modern Thai restau- BEACH rant in the heart of Singa- pore’s new Hort Park – re- cently voted “Best New Restaurant – Singapore 2008 ” by Time Out maga- zine is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join its dynamic team. The candidate reports di- Staff wanted. rectly to the Executive Chef We need your application be- and must be capable of as- fore October 30. suming charge of the Harrys Karon is now preparing kitchen and culinary team in for the upcoming high season. the absence of the Executive This is a great opportunity to be Chef. The Sous Chef is re- a member of a happy and quired to manage the daily hard-working team. operation of the kitchen and support the Executive Chef We are now looking to fill the with cost control, food pro- following positions: duction, ordering and writing - 2 Chefs (European food). menus. - 2 Chefs’ assistants (Thai Job Criteria: food). - Experience in preparing - 4 Waiters / waitresses modern Thai cuisine. - 2 Bartenders - Versatility, and at least 3 Good English skills are neces- years’ experience in a hotel sary for all positions, except or hospitality environment at Chefs’ assistants. Only Thai Chef de Partie or Sous Chef nationals need apply. level. Please call Khun Henrik at - Proficiency in spoken and 089-0088146. written English. Please visit our website: - Initiative and positive atti www.harrys.se/karon Employment tude, leadership and man- Harrys is one of the biggest agement skills. and most successful restau- Wanted - Proficient in recipe writing, rant franchises in Sweden. costings and computer sys- Besides the 2 restaurants in tems. Phuket, there are 34 Harrys BUILDING Tel: +65-9-3247007. Fax: in Sweden and 1 in Norway. MANAGER +65-6-5422283. Please The original venue, located at On-site supervisor, 15 email your detailed resume in Radhustorget in Falkenberg, years’ experience, 2 years MS Word format to : recruit first opened in 1993. in Thailand. English, 44, @epicure.sg experience with Thai and Closing date for applications Burmese. Honest, reliable. is October 8, 2008. SALES EXECUTIVE Just finished project in KHA is part of the Epicure & MARKETING Kata. Min wage: 60,000 group of restaurants. www. • Good command of baht/month. William. Tel: epicure.sg English 083-1750485. For further details, please • 2 years’ experience in visit our website at www. property GERMAN CHEF kha.sg • Enthusiastic AVAILABLE • Team player Looking for a job, all types • Creative of cuisine. Please contact SEEKING STAFF Tel: 076-273466. Email: for more information at New staff needed for great tan@phuketpropertytrip. Tel: 083-3917422. Email: Chalong restaurant. Good salary, com. For more details [email protected] great fun. Please contact for please visit our website at more info. Tel: 081-4760380. www.phuketpropertytrip. HOUSE WORK Email: [email protected] com GARDENER EXPERIENCED WEBMASTER I am going back to the UK. I www.salamexicali.com. and handyman for private WRITER WANTED wish I could take my house- house in Rawai. Experience re- keeper with me. She is a fan- Expert webmaster BEAUTY SALON quired in gardening. Look after Writer needed to assist tastic worker, speaks reason- familiar with VPS, Control TELE-SALES JOBS STAFF ponds, painting and general me, part-time, writing able English, very punctual and Panel, etc, wanted. Full training given. Must speak wanted. Good salary, ac- house maintenance. Need articles for publication. honest, great with children. excellent English. Good salary, commodation, commision, Thai with basic English. Driving I live in the Chalong area. Work from home. Will work in Rawai, Chalong, commission and career pros- negotiable. Contact Khun license a plus. Call Gretta. Tel: Email for details. Email your rates to: Kata, Karon. Laeye “Peang” pects. Work from home. Email: Dee for more information at 085-7833494. Email: gretta Email: [email protected] [email protected] has all her papers. Her con- [email protected] Tel: 086-9488593. returns@ gmail.com tact is Tel: 089-0099768. Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! October 11 - 17, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

DRAFTING HOTEL FOR SALE, Articles EQUIPMENT (UNUSED) Bulletins SPONSOR PATONG BEACH Business For Sale Leroy 13-piece lettering set. a needy child. The Phuket In- Bromma Guesthouse. 22 Products & 450mm. Brass rolling parallel ternational Women’s Club is rooms in 800 sqm building. Services rule. Rotring bow compass w/ ROLLY TASKER a volunteer organization rais- 400 sqm of freehold land. For LEAVING THAILAND ext. Rotr drop comp. Faber drop SAILS ing funds for educational sale by owner direct at 45 mil- Red and white leather bean- comp. 14 Rotr Rapidograph Rolly Tasker Sails (Thailand) scholarships. We rely on the lion baht. Tel: 089-290 9567. bag: 800 baht. Karana tent, Pens. 4 tri scales. Set sqs, Co Ltd gives notice that goodwill of donors and spon- Fax +46-8-380492. Email: sleeps 5: 1,000 baht. Karana French cvs, etc. Cost 22,000 Harmex Group (Thailand) sors – small and large. If you [email protected] Tent, sleeps 3: 500 baht. Tel: baht. Selling for 7,500 baht. Co., Ltd has 30 days to would like to put something For further details, please see 084-8577706. Email: shertin Tel: 089-5944236. Email: settle all debts for rent, elec- back into the community in our website at http:// @gmail.com [email protected] tricity, water, storage and which you live, contact us to www.brommathaihouse.com transport owed to Rolly find out more about giving a NINTENDO WII GYM EQUIPMENT Tasker Sails (Thailand) Co., prize or being a sponsor. ESTABLISHED BAR Almost brand new Nintendo FOR SALE Ltd. If payment in full is not Contact Carol (Tel: 087- in busy Soi Bangla. Strong cus- Wii, with extra remotes. Also Call Gerry on Tel: 086-120- received by October 31, 4178860 Email: carol. tomer base. 1.95 million baht. Guitar Hero III. Both still in 3660. Or Email chilligarden@ 2008, then all goods recov- [email protected]) or K. Sue Tel: 086-9433056. boxes. For sale due to country hotmail.com ered from the leased pre- (Tel: 087-2776948. Email: relocation. Please send email mises at 26/2 Moo 6, Chao [email protected]). OCEAN VIEW for complete details. Email: Fa Road, Tambon Chalong, [email protected] BIG DOGHOUSE PATONG Size: 2mx1.5m. 12,000 baht. Amphur Muang, Phuket Bar/restaurant and 6-room Province, will be disposed of Business THE FIRST YEARS Small doghouse, 1mx1m, for guesthouse for 8.5-year lease. sale at 2,000 baht. Tel: 080- by any available means to Opportunities Remarkable ocean views, 3.5 Imported quality Quinny three 5334044. offset the aforementioned million ono. Contact Lucas. Tel: wheel baby/toddler stroller debt. By motion of Board of 089-6483093. with Maxi-Cosi car seat Directors Rolly Tasker Sails RESTAURANT CLUB <13kg: 10,000 baht.Good AUDIO & VIDEO (Thailand) Co Ltd 20/09/08. Must Sell! Under renovation 500 quality traditional dark wood SHOP AT EQUIPMENT sqm Club 100%. Restaurant BOAT LAGOON crib with pads and mattress: 60%. 80 metres from beach. All for sale. Souvenir gift shop, 7,500 baht.Or everything: - Cambridge Audio ampli- offers considered. New 12-year clothing boutique and second- 15,000 baht. Tel: 081-787 fier: 4,000 baht lease. Tel: 084-6644050. Email: hand bookstore located oppo- 9454. Fax: 076-246180. - Celestion speakers: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 3,000 baht site hotel and nestled among a constant tourist trade. For sale - High-spec InFocus projec- PATONG at 150,000 baht. Tel: 081- SIZE 41 WOMENS’ tor: 10,000 baht GUESTHOUSE 9583046. SHOES, HOT! ...and much more audio, for sale in Paradise. 30-room I bought these on Ebay and they video and computing equip- restaurant. 25 million baht. Mail: INTERNET, RENTAL are too big for me. Turquoise ment. All nearly new and all [email protected] leather, open-toe cork wedges, CYCLE, GAMES prices negotiable. Internet cafe, coffee shop, from the UK. Very unique and Tel: 083-1998142. Email: great condition. Email for pho- BEER BAR computer games, bicycle rental peter_ [email protected] shop. Low rent. Steady income. tos. 650 baht. Email: sylvie@ Bar at Soi Sukumvit in Patong. andamanavenue.com Tel: 086-2771046. Email: 400,000 baht, 10,000 baht/ [email protected] 12,000 BTU CARRIER month. 2 years, 4 months STEREO HI-FI (TEAC) PORTABLE left on lease. Pool table and all RESTAURANT CLUB Combination record player (33 12,000 BTU Carrier portable equipment included. Tele- 500sqm, 12-year lease. Re- 1/3 and 45 rpm), double-deck aircon with ventilation tubes to phone: 087-1133043. Email: tape player/recorder & AM/FM hook up to a window. 3 years old. [email protected] cently renovated. Great loca- radio. Twin speakers. Includes Needs 6,000 baht in repairs. tion: 80m from the beach. Must new spare stylus, plus about 20 Cost 23,000 at Power Buy. Any sell. All offers considered. Tel: LP records. All for 2,500 baht. offer considered. Tel: 081-077 NICE CLOTHING 081-5350202. Email: info Tel: 089-5944236. Email: 1006 or just email me at SHOP @thaijobseeker.com [email protected] [email protected] Best location in town, ready RESTAURANT for products, 90% furnished. Well-established restaurant and Tourist traffic. 550, 000 baht. WEB DESIGN, ONLINE bar. Live entertainment venue in Tel: 089-7333318. BOOKING Agents for Classified Advertising premium Patong location. For Logos, business cards, bro- sale at 14 million baht. Genuine PATONG chures etc. Tel: 089-2350969. PHUKET buyers only. Tel: 083-1736521, Email: [email protected] GUESTHOUSE, 5 084-0782753. ROOMS+1 Websire: http://www.lfr- Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254 No Key Money, 600,000 baht asia.com/eng.html Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank) per year. Lease includes LOOKING FOR rental+200,000 baht deposit. AN INVESTMENT A&D LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403 Please contact for more informa- in Phuket & Phang Nga. Work permit, visas 6,999 tion at Tel: 087-1731773. Email: Seaview land/house. Tel: Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chao Fa East Rd baht. Company set up 15,999 [email protected] 081-5399269. Please see baht. Accounting 2,000 baht. our website: www.jan- K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 All other legal matters. Tel: property.com Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403 STOP BAR FOR 087-8881761. RENT/SALE GUESTHOUSE ACCOUNTING Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 Newly set up in Soi Sea FOR SALE Dragon. Probably the most SERVICE Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398 6 well-appointed guest rooms, beautiful bar in Patong. Monthly and annual accounts, busy bar/coffee shop, 5 bikes. tax, VAT, payroll, accounting - 2 units. Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 5-year lease. Turnkey busi- system. Reliable, efficient, Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230 - Top location near Soi ness. Tel: 084-8424850. economical. Contact Khun Bangla. Mam for details. Tel: 086- - 12 small rooms. Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 KATA BAR 4705809. Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523 - Top audio/video equipment (Bose, Behringer etc). BUDS PRESCHOOL / NURSERY 41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 - Running as a go-go or open bar is possible. High-quality structured bi-lingual Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherng Talay Fully equipped. Contact for child care, native English teach- information. Tel: 084- ers to teach ages 1 1/2 - 6 years. Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275 8483495 (K.Osi in German), Mon-Fri 8am-3pm. Transporta- Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314 089-5903968 (K.Holger in tion available from Patong, for sale. Perfect location, good Karon, Phuket, Rawai and English). Email: stop-bar@ profit, seats 35. Priced for quick Property Information Center [PIC] holgervolp.com Photos at Chalong. Tel: 076-282232, sale: 550,000 baht. Tel: 087- 080-6247060. Website: nd www.holgervolp.com 2 Fl, Central Festival (in front of Siam Commercial Bank) 2815795. www.buds-phuket.com 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS October 11 - 17, 2008 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

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WANTED THE GOLF GURU WEDDING SERVICE Blue Canyon Golf member- 18-bay driving range Choose your preferred type ship. Please contact Mitch for Golf lessons of wedding style. Thai, West- more information. Phone: 089- New mats ern religious or non religious. 472 0918. Good quality range balls Wat Po trained. Experience We can help you… in Phuket. New drinks bar open the best healing massage Email: [email protected] with relaxing music in calm Computers 500 meters from Laguna's surroundings. front entrance. JEAB JUMPING 1st Anniversary promotion CASTLES ENGLISH Contact Martin. Tel: 089- (October only) : 8 models. For children’s par- COMPUTERMAN 7319390. Or Alex. Tel: 087-2757925. Email: 1-hr Thai massage reduced ties. Please contact for more Sales, service and repair. Ser- from 250 baht to 150 baht. information. Tel: 081-893 [email protected] vices include wireless Internet. 1-hr oil massage reduced 9742. Website: www.phuket Mail or call for more information. from 350 baht to 250 baht. jumpingcastles.com computermanphuket@gmail. LEARN THAI Location: Ya Nui Road, Rawai. com. Mobile phone: 084-625 with an experienced teacher SURF SHOP NAUTILUS 7744. Please contact for more info: of Thai language. Tel: 084- 086-529 9576. Kata. Sell or rent surf, skim 447 5257. Email: mikeroper and boogieboards. Tel: 089- 7 HP COMPAQ [email protected] 8749147. Website: www. Slim-line computers including phuket surfing.com Samsung LCD 17". Window MASSAGE AT YOUR Personals XP license. Internet cafe clos- PLACE ing forces sale. Tel: 089- Relax and enjoy Thai oil, deep PHUKET CITY TOUR 1037000. BACKGAMMON Tour around the island in tissue massage in your home. Retired businessman looking one day, according to 10am-9pm. Contact Ms Da. for backgammon players in MACBOOK AIR: Tel: 089-0503945. your wishes. From 9am to 39,000 BAHT Phuket. Tel: 081-5778443. 3pm, by car or minibus. Apple Mac Book Air. 1.6Ghz Other taxi services avail- Core2 Duo, 2 Gig memory, PROFESSIONAL WARM FAMILY MAN SWIMMING COACH able. Please contact for 80 Gig HDD, Wifi, Bluetooth, Attractive, thoughtful but more information. Isight Webcam. Email: For non-swimming adults and humorous, hopes to find a Tel: 087-6899679, [email protected] childern. Learn swimming, cute girl. Please email: 087-2709093. snorkeling and scuba diving [email protected] CHEAP LAPTOP step by step at your personal Email: allservices29@ pool or at my Dolphin Club. Tel: Compaq C733TU, 14,500 baht. gmail.com 089-8676776. Email: jimmy- GeForce 8800GTS MSI OC + Pets [email protected] Thermalright HR-03+. 5,500 GRAPHIC DESIGN baht. Tel: 089-9087350. Or print work, web design, multi- email: [email protected] media. Good rates. Tel: 081- 0850301. Email: sales@ Take purple-panda.net Miscellaneous me For Sale home SERVICE COUNTER with Ideal for bar or shop. Length: 2.5m, height: 1.2m. 8,000 you! baht (was 35,000 baht new.) Tel: 076-200774, 081-086 8041. Email: terrywallace94 Soi Dog Foundation Tel: 081-7884222 @hotmail.com

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MITSUBISHI CEDIA HONDA JAZZ 13,000 Saloon Cars VIRAGE Pickups Motorbikes Rentals BAHT/MONTH 2004, limited edition. Immacu- manual gear. Tel: 076-282- late condition. Black. Asking 182, 081-4763242. Fax: 076- FOR SALE NISSAN 450,000 baht (negotiable). ISUZU 4X4 PICKUP HONDA WAVE A1 CAR RENTALS 282182. Email: nat@ phuket- SUNNY 1,800 Tel: 081-8922248. Email: 2 doors, cab, dark blue. 100 CC festival.com Vip neo, leather, gold, [email protected] 110,000km. 2004. Price: 40,000km, 1 year full insur- 400,000 baht. Tel: 089- CAR RENTAL ance, 4 years old. 475,000 5944017. 10,000-20,000 baht per CHEVROLET month, full insurance. Tel: baht. Tel: 089-8540277 (En- OPTRA 1.6L glish) or 086-4417686 (Thai). 089-4727304. Email: [email protected] 2006, auto, 18,000km, gray. MITSUBISHI L200 Can convert to gas. Blaupunkt 1996 diesel, 5-speed Fully insured. 12,000 to 5-CD stereo. 480,000 baht or Wanted manual, 208,000 kms, ser- with sidecar. 10,000km, 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 2006 HONDA CIVIC 170,000 + take over pay- viced, CD, A/C, alarm, cen- 25,000 baht. Tel: 087- 089-831 4703. Email: 1.8 I-VTEC ments. Tel: 081-8934661. tral locking. 120,000 baht. 8181535, 085-8817001. [email protected] Auto, full options, chrome wheels, Email: [email protected] WANTED: 100CC Tel: 080-1420383. Email: MOTORBIKE many extras, 35,000km, well [email protected] maintained. Asking 650,000 HONDA STEEDS Honda Click or similar – electric SLK MERCEDES 200 800 BAHT/DAY baht. Tel: 084-4464492. Email: 600cc choppers x2. Both have CAR RENT! starter. Please contact me if 1997, green. Perfect condi- MITSUBISHI 2-DOOR you have or know of one avail- [email protected] books with log, reg and insur- Honda, Toyota: 15,000- tion. 98,000km, full insur- Diesel, new tires, new work able. Tel: 081-7020880. Email: just done on aircon, good run- ance. Each bike: 160,000 baht 18,000 baht per month + in- VOLVO 2.3 T ance. Asking 1.5 million baht. o.n.o. Tel: 087-837 9732. [email protected] Tel: 087-2849690. Email: ner. 99,000 baht. Full tax and surance. Tel: 081-5377137. Blue colour, very fast due to insurance. Tel: 083-1750485. Email: [email protected] upgraded computer. Only [email protected] HONDA WAVE 625,000 baht. Excellent condi- HARLEY-DAVIDSON WANTED ’98 TOYOTA SOLUNA ISUZU 4X4 PICKUP VROD tion w/ all service from Volvo. 2 doors, cab, dark blue. PICK-UP FOR RENT 125cc. Electric starter. Disc Contact for more details. Tel: Excellent condition, 1.5 li- brake. Maximum 2 years old. ters, 5-speed, power win- 110,000km. 2004. Price: 081-0917565. Or email: 400,000 baht. Tel: 089- Tel: 081-3670991. [email protected] dows and locks. 255,000 baht. Contact for more de- 5944017. TOYOTA FORTUNER tails. Tel: 081-0036902. WANTED TOYOTA CAMRY Email: contact @purist.biz 2005 I want to buy a Toyota For- MITSUBISHI STRADA New Model 2006/2007. tuner, up to 2 years old. I am 4 doors, aircon. 30,000km. Dark Blue, 40,000km all op- based in Phuket. Please Manual, insured, service book. 1,200cc, Thailand’s most Mitsubishi Strada, 4 door, tions. Cost new: 1.75 million 1993 PORSCHE email me with details if pos- 285,000 baht ono. Contact for beautiful anniversary model 4*4, model 2004. For long baht. Will sell for 1.2 million. 928GTS sible, with price. Email: paul more information. Tel: 086- with original chrome parts all term rent at a good price. Tel: 081-7888280. Described by the test driver over. 17,000 km. 2 years on [email protected] at the Porsche dealer as the 2727636. Email: rewopnadia 087-8858708.Or tomas @hotmail.com the road. 1 million baht. Tel: [email protected] best 928 in Thailand. 2.4 086-2742308. Email: kim@ WANTED NEW CIVIC million baht. Serious inquir- kamalafalls.com Honda CBR 600. Contact ies only. Tel: 089-4724904. P.M.P. CAR RENTALS Richy. Tel: 083-1750485. Email: [email protected] CHEVROLET PICKUP New model, year 2007. RED HONDA New cars for rent: 13,000km. Looks and drives PHANTOM Toyota Vios, Others Yaris, Fortuner, FORD FOCUS as new. 399,000 baht. Tel: for sale. 62,000 baht, perfect Wish and Honda Jazz. FOR SALE 084-441 3633. condition. 12,000km. Year Tel: 083-1743880, 2006, 4 doors, blue, auto, 2007. Tel: 087-8987411. 087-2646808. 3 WHEEL TUK-TUK 1.8L, just 10,000km, full ser- Email: [email protected] vice. 750,000 baht. Call for 2000 RANGER 2006 for sale. Top model, 2.0 further details. Telephone: XL PICKUP I-Vtec. Usage: 18,000km. SUZUKI GSX-R 600 RENT A NISSAN 083-1036578. Well maintained, CD player, WINGROAD 800,000 baht. Tel: 081- 2005, GPR exhaust, 4,800km, aircon, runs and looks great. Auto, gold, first-class condi- 7753593. 219,000 baht. For more info top condition. 360,000 baht with book. Tel: 089-9715664. tion. Long-term rental only. SUBARU 1800 GLF-5 call 086-269 9145. 13,000 baht per month. Tel: Metallic blue, very good con- HONDA CITY TYPE Z 083-3927150. Email: wunch dition, recently spent 50,000 [email protected] 20 months old, 130 cc, doesn't Year 2001, dark blue, 1500cc, baht to recondition engine, 1994 CAR FOR SALE YAMAHA FAZER require registration. There are manual, aircon, central locking, battery, petrol pump, alterna- Mitsubishi 4-door. Aircon, 1000 only 3 or 4 of them in Phuket. 138,500kms. 320,000 baht. 2003, GPR exhaust, CHEAP CAR Good for promoting your shop tor. Svce receipts available. CD stereo. Nice car. Asking FOR RENT For sale direct from owner. Tel: Price: 80,000 baht. Tel: 080- price: 100,000 baht. Please 24,000km, good condition. or restaurant. Price: 60,000 Toyota Vios, automatic, for 081-9707019. Email: 7179353. Email: wblueboyo call for further details. Tel: 320,000 baht, with book. baht. 087-8858708. tomas short- or long-term rent. Tel: [email protected] @aol.co.uk 081-370 9661. Tel: 089-9715664. [email protected] 081-5557421, 086-7467075. 48 PHUKET GAZETTE October 11 - 17, 2008

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