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SPECIAL REPORT Island land to kill for A MAN was gunned down in broad daylight as an ar- gument concerning land rights erupted in the Pracha Samakkee Community. The piece of land is one of many plots now worth millions of baht per rai that was grabbed and fenced off by settlers after it was declared public in 2003. Full story Pages 4-5 Child rape cases grind forward ONE of the four men charged with child-rape on the island in the past 16 months is still on the run, while the other three have “Stopping buses and trucks from using overheated while traversing the steep grades over yet to be handed verdicts Havoc on Patong the hill road to enter Patong is not enough, the hills into Patong. for the heinous crime. when we know the true problem is the state Most recently, on December 29, a runaway Full story Page 8 of the Patong Hill road and the large vol- bus loaded with Thai and Russian tourists Hill forces officials ume of vehicles using it,” Vice Governor slammed into five vehicles after its brakes failed. Chamroen Tipayapongtada said. Two people died and 26 were injured in the crash. Changes in “The ‘one-way ban’ on Patong hill is not to push forward with a permanent solution. We will try it for a TUNNEL VISION month, then see if we can come up with boat stay stopgap safety plan better ways to prevent road accidents.” It is the residents living in the same village who Tired of runaway tour buses wreaking have fought the hardest against the proposed law docked havoc and carnage in their neighborhood, tunnel through the hills to Patong, V/Gov PHUKET Customs Chief residents living at the bottom of the hill near Chamroen pointed out. Nanthita Sririkub sought By Chutharat Plerin the Suwankiriwong temple (Wat Patong) “The Patong tunnel project is one of the best input from local marine have threatened to protest if action is not solutions we have, but it has yet to pass public stakeholders on Wednes- OFFICIALS will go ahead with a trial one-month ban taken, V/Gov Chamroen explained. hearings. Some villagers will not let us move day in order to send on buses and trucks travelling over the hills from “And if those villagers blocked the road, ahead with the tunnel because they will lose their recommendations to Bang- Thung Thong into Patong starting next month, de- I cannot imagine how bad the situation land,” he said. kok about the recent spite consensus among all major stakeholders that the would be,” he said. “We cannot please everyone, but we… changes to boat stay law. ban is likely to result in more major accidents on the The residents live at the main crash site west-coast roads. for runaway tour buses whose brakes have Continued on Page 8 Full Story Page 3 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 Too fast to be furious:

Property Reality not reflected in cameras can’t keep up central index for building By Saran Mitrarat materials. Page 13 DRIVERS on Phuket moving at the reckless speed of over 200kmh Business are outpacing the ability of the island’s new speed cameras to Marketeer eyes Phuket capture images of them. for launch of semi- “In Thalang, the cameras are submarine. Page 17 set to photograph cars traveling in excess of 120kmh. However, the images of the licenses plates People on cars going extraordinarily fast An interview with are too blurry to read,” Thalang Police Deputy Superintendent Jamaican expat model Sarayuth Meeboon told the Gazette Tracy Dawkins. Page 39 on Tuesday. “The company that installed the cameras is already taking steps Food to fix the problem.” Raw, vegan food can Daily, 15 to 20 tickets are is- be savored beyond sued to speeders on the straightaway in front of the Muang detox. Page 41 Thalang school. Phuket’s speed cameras, in four Explore areas on the island, are not all trig- gered by the same speed. The Baz heads back to the camera on the bypass road is set real Thailand north of to capture cars travelling faster Drivers have 15 days to pay their 500-baht ticket. Photo: Saran Mitrarat the bridge. Page 42 than 90kmh, said Lt Col Rungrit Rattanapagdee of the Phuket City for the vehicle is suspended. caught and later try to renew their Traffic Police. “If drivers don’t pay the fine plates at the Land Transportation Sport Tickets are mailed to the car and continue to drive the car with Office, they will not be able to do Where you can go to owner’s address and expected to a suspended plate, they are sub- so.” arrive in four to five days, leaving ject to additional charges and The money from the 500-baht drive your bike like a about ten days for the recipient to fines,” said Maj Sarayuth. fines is sent to the Royal Thai maniac. Page 50 pay the fine before the license plate “If they manage to avoid being Police headquarters in Bangkok. 27-year-old dies while jet-skiing Security guard found POLICE have yet to estab- get back on the jet-ski, the lish what caused a young staff rushed out to assist Iraqi tourist to die after he fell him. dead in rental room from his jet-ski at Naka Is- “They took him by boat land on Monday afternoon. to Ao Por Pier, where the A PHUKET department store se- give him a ride to work. Mariwan Qader Salim, 27, Pa Khlok Administration curity guard was found dead in “I came to pick him up for was pronounced dead by Organization rescue team his rental room off Suthat Road work as usual, but when I arrived, doctors at Thalang Hospital sped him to the hospital. on Tuesday morning. he was already dead,” said the at 5pm, Thalang Police However, by then it was too Police called to the scene found boss, who did not wish to be Deputy Superintendent late,” Col Kitthiphum Sathid Tipratkaew, 53, lying on named. Kitthiphum Thinthalang said. explained. his bed. “He had hypertension. I imag- “He was staying at a re- “I haven’t received the “He appeared to have been dead ine that’s the cause of death. Last sort in Patong and went to report from the hospital as to for more than two hours,” said Sunday he fainted at work. I told Koh Naka on a day-trip,” Lt cause of death. At this stage, Capt Udom Petcharat of the him to go home and rest. On Mon- Col Kitthiphum explained. all we know is that it seems Phuket City Police. day he took sick leave, and on “Jet-ski staff said they saw Mr Salim was pronounced dead on arrival at he passed out before falling “There was no trace of a Tuesday I found him dead.” him fall off the jet-ski less the hospital at about 5pm. Photo: Gazette File off the jet-ski.” struggle and the room was undis- Mr Sathid’s body was taken to than 500 meters from the “He was young and looked turbed.” Vachira Phuket Hospital to deter- beach at about 3:15pm, but they said he fell without strong. However, he may have had an underlying Mr Sathid’s boss discovered mine the cause of death. hitting anything.” medical condition,” he added. his body when he stopped by to – Saran Mitrarat On seeing that Mr Salim was not attempting to – Thawit Bilabdullar January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 New boat rules on hold Customs chief seeks feedback, may rescind shorter stay order By Saran Mitrarat Thailand were permitted to stay six months. PHUKET Customs will take into “Under the new rules, the boat account opinions from Phuket’s can stay only as long as the per- The motorcycle was dragged several meters. Photo: Karon Police marine industry before deciding mit-to-stay issued to the yacht’s whether or not to enforce new captain remains valid. regulations that would reduce boat “This may be 15 days, 30 days stays in Thailand to two months. or up to two months, depending Fatal crash The new rules were announced on whether or not the visa was by Phuket Customs Chief issued by a Royal Thai Consulate raises fears Nanthita Sririkub on January 9. or Embassy. Permits-to-stay “According to new regulations issued to captains with tourist handed down from Bangkok on visas may be extended at Phuket of bus ban December 26, all foreign-flagged Immigration only once for a A BUS accident that killed a mo- boats entering Thailand are al- period of 30 days,” she said. torcyclist on the Kata Hill road on lowed to stay in the country for a “If a captain leaves Thailand and Monday morning raises concerns maximum of two months at a obtains a new tourist visa from about increased bus traffic on that time,” Ms Nanthita said. an embassy, when the captain route after the controversial “However, we have set a meet- re-enters Thailand the boat can Patong Hill bus ban takes effect. ing for January 15, where yacht stay for another two months, as Worrapong Chaichomphu, 25, brokers, agents and marina rep- the captain will have a new was travelling downhill toward resentatives will be able to give permit-to-stay.” The rule reduces boat stays from six months to two. Photo: Gazette file Chalong when a bus travelling their feedback on the new rules. Captains should take care to uphill crossed the center line and “If there is too much resis- allow no gaps between the end of and fails to return before the ex- “Under the new rules, the daily struck him. tance, they may be rescinded and one permit-to-stay and the begin- piration of his old permit-to-stay, fine doubles from 500 baht a day “He was thrown from his mo- the old rules reinstated.” ning of another, Ms Nanthita said. he will be fined 1,000 baht a day to 1,000 baht a day, and the maxi- torbike and struck an oncoming Ms Nanthita explained that pre- “If the captain leaves his boat for each day the boat is here after mum fine also doubles, from 5,000 motorcyclist. The bus dragged his viously all foreign boats entering here while he goes on a visa run his permit expires,” she said. baht to 10,000 baht.” motorcycle for several meters be- fore it stopped,” said Lt Chamaiporn Supakom of the Tiger Disco trial to begin next month Karon Police. Mr Worrapong died en route to THE long-awaited manslaughter for the first witness testimony.” nationals Duangporn Budklor, 34; the hospital. trial over the deaths of four people Both parties were formally and Nipaphat Sudtasorn, 36, died The bus driver, Banjerd in Patong’s Tiger Disco inferno in charged on July 10 last year, after in the inferno. Chuangsri, was charged with August 2012 will begin next a lengthy investigation and an ap- The trial comes after a series reckless driving causing death and month. peal by Tiger Group legal counsel of delays in securing evidence, destruction of property. Tiger Group CEO Piya Thamrongsak Boonrak for a “fair despite Thailand’s leading foren- Once the trial ban on buses and Isaramalai and Sara Entertainment investigation”. sic police being dispatched from trucks travelling west over Patong Co Ltd each face a charge of caus- Tiger Group CEO Piya posted Bangkok to investigate the fire. Hill begins (see page 1), Patak ing death through negligence under bail the same day on surety of an It also comes after a damning Road over Kata Hill is likely to see Section 291 of the Thai Criminal Tiger Group CEO Piya Isaramalai undisclosed amount paid in cash. report by the Building Society an increase in bus traffic. Code, which carries a maximum The popular night venue erupted Inspectors and Officers Associa- “I do not think this is a good penalty of 10 years in jail. “By the end of the month, both into flames at about 4am on Au- tion and the Association of idea. Accidents will be more likely “They also face charges of parties will be in court to explain gust 17, 2012, while hundreds of Siamese Architects, which cited on Kata Hill if more buses have to causing physical and mental injury, what evidence they have to sup- patrons were still inside. failure by nightclub management use it,” Lt Chamaiporn said. and trading after hours,” Phuket port their plea,” said Mr British tourist Michael to adhere to multiple fire-safety “I hope the officials find a bet- Provincial Chief Public Prosecutor Chiengsean. Tzouvanni, 24; French tourist regulations. ter way to keep people safe on the Chiengsean Panhya said. “Then the judge will set a date Emmanuel Becard, 30; and Thai – Chutharat Plerin roads.” – Chutharat Plerin 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 Chinese arrival numbers plunge before Year of the Horse festival Land grab: CHINESE arrivals have dropped SUPONGDETH Vetchatam, 53, walked into the by 60 per cent despite the upcom- ing Chinese New Year, said a tour Phuket City Police Station at about 7:30pm on company owner catering to the January 9 armed with only his lawyer and a Chinese market. Smith & Wesson .357 revolver. He was Kritchakorn Roongmong- kolnam, owner of Tranlee Travel surrendering himself for the murder of Echa Co Ltd and a member of the Yala, the 49-year-old Koh Kaew resident he had Phuket Tourist Association Execu- tive Committee is fearful that the gunned down about 24 hours earlier. ongoing political situation in The Gazette’s Irfarn Jamdukor reports. Bangkok will make for a tough 2014, despite the positive outlook Mr Supongdeth claimed he shot years ago when disputes broke out from Acting Director of the Tour- Mr Echa in self-defense. Police over who owned which plots, ism Authority of Thailand Phuket have yet to conclude their investi- particularly one plot claimed by (TAT) Anupharp Thirarath. gation, but little will change the Methinee Janpong, 34. “From October to December fact that Mr Echa was shot three “Ms Methinee presented a 2013, Chinese tourist arrivals Chinese tour companies worry over arrival numbers. Photo: Leslie Porterfield times, twice in the head. Chanote title deed for 85 wah dropped 60 per cent. I think this However, government officials Director of the Phuket Office of The dispute was over land, said [340sqm] issued in the name of trend will continue through the suggest current hotel occupancy Tourism and Sports, Santi Pawai, Mr Supongdeth. Land in the her father, Tanit Janpong,” ex- Chinese New Year,” said Mr and record tourist arrivals last supports Mr Anupharp’s view. Pracha Samakkee Community in plained Tachin Yeanmak, chief of Kritchakorn. year point to a rosy future for “Phuket is doing well. We have Koh Kaew that he claimed he the Land Measurement Division at “I monitor the Chinese tourism Phuket despite the protests in checked hotels throughout the is- owned. However, he failed to pro- the Phuket Land Office. market and I believe the news of Bangkok. land and hotel occupancy is at 95 vide any documents to support his However, the investigation has the turmoil in Bangkok appears “I don’t think we have to worry per cent. I believe the numbers will assertion. stalled as Mr Tanit has not pre- worse than it is to people abroad, about Phuket tourism this year,” continue to increase as we ap- “I have owned the land for nine sented himself to the Land Office and it is scaring Chinese tourists said Mr Anupharp. proach the Chinese New Year this years. I grow coconut trees on it,” to valid the request to measure the away from Phuket.” “We are monitoring the situation month,” said Mr Santi. Mr Supongdeth told police. “I even plot. “Tourists do not view Phuket in Bangkok. As soon as the time is “Last year the hotels were fully fenced it off so people would “We issued formal requests for as an island more than 1,000 kilo- right, we will launch several cam- booked during the holiday. This know that it’s private property.” him to present himself on July 27, meters from Bangkok, they see paigns to promote tourism in the year will be the same.” After inspecting the land days 2012; on March 28, 2013; and Phuket as a part of Thailand.” 14 southern provinces.” – Chutharat Plerin earlier, he found parts of the fence most recently on December 24, had been removed. 2013,” Mr Tachin explained. “I heard Mr Echa was the one “If he doesn’t present himself who removed the fence, so I filed within 30 days of our most recent a complaint with police that same request, we will have to ignore his day,” Mr Supongdeth explained. request to validate the measure- The fatal confrontation oc- ments marked out on the Chanote. curred after Mr This might jeop- Supongdeth ardize his brought work- claim.” ers to the The Land disputed land to Office ignoring rebuild the Mr Tanit’s re- fence. quest might be “I caught Mr the least of his Echa clearing worries. During the land. We the investiga- started arguing, tion, officers and he threat- discovered that ened me with the Chanote pre- his scythe,” he sented by Ms said. ‘I went back to my car and Methinee does “He started got my gun. I fired two not match the coming toward original kept in me, so I went warning shots into the air, the Phuket Land back to my car but he kept coming Office archives. and got my gun. “While in- I fired two toward me, so I shot him ’ specting the warning shots – Mr Supongdeth plot in 2011, into the air, but he kept coming officers saw a public irrigation toward me, so I shot him and ran ditch nearby that was not away.” marked on the Chanote issued to Lt Col Anek Mongkol of the Mr Tanit. We have yet to estab- Phuket City Police confirmed that lish why,” Mr Tachin said. police had found a hand scythe at The land grab at Pracha the scene in addition to a gun hol- Samakkee, now marked as a le- ster. gitimate community complete with Mr Supongdeth was charged an entrance gate, has lead to the with murder and released on bail village growing from 40 house- for an undisclosed amount. holds eight years ago to more than 200. SETTLERS “There is no more room,” one villager, who asked not to be There may be good reason for named or photographed, told the Mr Supongdeth’s inability to prove Gazette. the ownership he proclaims: the “Phuket officials declared the entire Pracha Samakkee commu- deserted tin mine public land in nity was built on the remains of a 2003. At that time, many people deserted tin mine, for which a came and marked off areas as their swathe of mangroves had been land,” the 38-year-old said. cleared. In addition to “free settlers” Claims to ownership of land in making the area their new home, the area came under scrutiny two the owner of the tin mine also pre- January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Bring your lawyers and guns sented a document to newcom- session is nine-tenths of the law.” ers that he said proved that he “The murder last week was the continued to have rights to the first in this area. I believe the main land despite the fact that the con- problem was that Mr Echa arrived cession to mine tin from the land and claimed land that seemed to had expired. be free of any owner,” he said. “It seemed free because Mr BOOM TIME Supongdeth does not reside on the land.” The boom in new residents saw Regardless, the villager main- land prices skyrocket. tained his faith in the law as the “Eight years ago, I bought a best way of protecting land rights. plot that was 450 square meters “Without any land documents, for 60,000 baht. Today, that land no one can prove ownership. That is worth about 200,000 baht,” said leaves people to come up with their the villager. own solutions in resolving disputes However, according to the reg- over exactly who owns which ister of land values maintained by plots of land,” he said. the Land Office, the man could easily be selling himself short. NO INTEREST “The cheapest recorded value for land in the Pracha Samakkee Officers investigating Mr area is 1,550 baht per wah [4sqm], Echa’s murder told the Gazette but the highest is 25,000 baht per plainly that they had no interest in wah,” said Land officer Mr Tachin. uncovering any false claims to That means the choice plots in land at Pracha Samakkee. the freely settled area can fetch “That is an issue for the relevant up to 10 million baht per rai. land officials to investigate. We A 60-year-old who has lived at will take action only if a govern- Pracha Samakkee for more than Pracha Samakkee community was built on the remains of a deserted tin mine. Some plots which were claimed ment agency formally requests 10 years said conflict over land is as free land by settlers as early as 2003 are now valued at about 10 million baht per rai. that police investigate the land a relatively new phenomenon for “Now, we have to keep an eye spite the recent killing in broad theirs,” he said. “That way claims,” Phuket City Police the community. out for people trying to steal land, daylight and repeated attempts by people can keep an eye out for Deputy Superintendent Parinya “We used to live together as a and make sure residents in our outsiders to claim land. people trying to steal land.” Tanthasuwan told the Gazette. community. We were like family. community are safe.” “It is still not dangerous to live “In this case, we’re just going When there was trouble over land, The elderly villager, who also here. People should build fences NINE-TENTHS to investigate the murder.” we could negotiate and find a so- asked not to be named or photo- to mark off their properties and lution together because we all knew graphed, maintained that Pracha talk with neighbors to let them The younger villager agreed, Additional reporting by who lived on which plots,” he said. Samakkee is a safe community, de- know which areas they claim as affirming an age-old maxim: “Pos- Kritsada Mueanhawong 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 Lucky draw winners land free plane ride above Phuket THIS year’s edition of the annual Phuket boat Wealth Management, Credit Suisse, show (PIMEX) offered solid testimony to the Singapore improving global economy and the renewed • Suna Thawarosakul, Phuket vibrance of the marine leisure industry in Asia, • Irina Kiseleva, Manager, Five Star Sea particularly at its hub in Phuket. Cruises, Phuket Among the many highlights of the show The 45-minute flights will take off from were the lucky draws for free scenic flights Phuket Airpark and the winners will decide over Phuket, sponsored by the Gazette and where to go from there. Mr Hayes faces trial. Photo: Facebook Phuket Airpark. Anyone who did not win the lucky draw The winners, each of whom will fly aboard but wishes to experience a private flight over News Dog, the Gazette’s new single-engine Phuket, is welcome to contact the owner of Embezzlement, aircraft, are as follows: Phuket Airpark, Robert Suchard Raksangob fraud trial date • Sergey Nesterenko, developer of Vista (081-8104 510) or, for Russian language, del Mar, Phuket Andreas Salov (094-3862 294). British Honorary Consul Martin Carpenter picked the winner set for Aussie • Simon Lints, Director, International – Phuket Gazette of the third lucky draw. Photo: Kanjana Sriboonsom RELL Vivien Hayes, the Australian founder of the Stoney Monday Oasis Hotel, has denied criminal charges of embezzlement and six counts of fraud involving more ‘Bagman’ case bumped than 80 million baht. His trial begins on June 10. Mr Hayes, 51, was arrested in November after two separate war- Businesses unwilling to aid in Patong corruption investigation rants were issued for his arrest: By Saran Mitrarat breakdown of monthly “standard one in 2009 and the other in 2011. fees” collected: 3,000 to 5,000 He appeared in court on De- THE Phuket bagman investigation baht from small businesses; cember 19 to hear the charges and into corrupt government officials 10,000 baht from medium-sized to learn his trial date, said who collect bribes from Patong enterprises; and 100,000 baht Weerasak Promthong, a lawyer business owners has been can- from big businesses. representing six plaintiffs in the celled, businessman and adviser to “The majority of business own- case against Mr Hayes. the Thailand Trade Organization ers have declined to offer any “It would have been to his ben- Chart Chindapol told the Gazette. information or confirm any accu- efit to confess his crimes in court, Mr Chart alleged in August of sations regarding officials who but he denied all the charges,” Mr last year that officials from at least collect money from them.” Weerasak told the Gazette. 17 offices were extracting bribes “I can’t pursue the case until I Following Mr Hayes’ denial, that totalled almost 50 million baht get the information I need. I hope the judge set the trial in motion. a month from Patong business that one day I will be able to con- “On June 10, the court will hear owners to overlook closing times tinue the investigation.” testimony from the prosecutor,” for night-entertainment venues, Meanwhile, Phuket’s top cop explained Mr Weerasak. selling of pirated goods, use of il- insisted that there is no police “On June 11, Mr Hayes will ap- legal workers and to “protect” bagman in Patong. pear in court to hear more their businesses. “It’s just a rumor. Police run testimony from the prosecutor, “I personally received many investigations based on evidence. and on June 12, he will hear testi- complaints from Patong business- As of right now, we have no evi- mony in his defense.” men about local government dence of any bagman in Patong,” Meanwhile, Mr Hayes remains officers demanding extortion Phuket Provincial Police Com- incarcerated at Phuket Provincial money,” said Mr Chart. mander Ong-art Phiwruangnont Chart Chindapol at a press conference in August. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong Prison. Despite the many complaints, told the Gazette. “Bail was set at more than 26 Mr Chart has since failed to con- gation. They may be willing to pay bribes “I want to meet Mr Chart and million baht,” Mr Weerasak said. vince these business owners to “Business owners want to now in order to compete with talk with him. I would like to get “He was unable to post it.” provide enough information to make as much money as possible, other businesses,” Mr Chart said. the information regarding this – Irfarn Jamdukor continue pushing for the investi- especially during high season. Mr Chart gave the press a bagman directly from him.” Bomb fears undone by ladies underwear A LOTTERY ticket seller raised the alarm of a potential backpack bomb outside of a Phuket bank on January 10. However, a police in- vestigation revealed only various female garments, including under- wear. “The ticket vendor saw a teen- ager put several things in the bag and then drop it near the stairs of the Kasikorn Bank branch on Chana-Charoen Road. She got Police poke the ‘underwear bomb’. scared, and asked a friend to call the police,” said Maj Ratthakhet Ratthakhet. “When we opened it, of the Phuket City Police. we found female clothing and un- The police received the call at derwear.” 1:20pm and rushed to the scene. The “underwear bomb” is the At the bank branch, police second reported bomb scare found the backpack on the ground since a car bomb with possible ties about 10 meters away from the to the Deep South was found stairs to the entrance. They set a parked in the Phuket City Police perimeter and directed customers parking lot in December. The first to exit through a back door. suspicious bag turned out to con- “We used a steel bar to care- tain nothing but shrimp paste. fully open the bag,” said Maj – Kritsada Mueanhawong January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Protests silence Provincial Hall By Saran Mitrarat

PHUKET protesters, led by former Employment Rassada Mayor Suratin Lian- udom, compelled officials to close office empty Provincial Hall on January 13 as they staged a rally in support of THE Phuket Provincial Em- the “Bangkok Shutdown”. ployment Office (PPEO), the As the Gazette went to print on island’s sole agency for issu- Wednesday, Provincial Hall ing and renewing work remained closed. permits for foreigners, closed “The protest in front of Phuket its doors on January 14. Provincial Hall will continue until “We are responding to the the big protest in Bangkok suc- request from protesters on ceeds,” Mr Suratin said. January 13 asking for all In Bangkok, People’s Demo- government offices to close,” cratic Reform Committee (PDRC) said PPEO Chief Yaowapa leader Suthep Thaugsuban has re- Pibulpol. peatedly vowed that the protests “We will re-open if the will continue until caretaker Prime situation changes; that deci- Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has sion will be made on a resigned from office. day-by-day basis.” Phuket Governor Maitri Ms Yaowapa asked any for- Inthusut has declined to comment eigners in urgent need of on how long Provincial Hall will contacting her office to call be closed. Phuket Provincial Hall has been closed since January 13 as a result of the on going political protests. 076-219 660. The Phuket Passport Office “I have assigned at least closed on Monday and remains “The Passport Division in will make an announcement when dent Sermphan Sirikong confirmed one officer to stand by to an- closed, despite assurances from Bangkok has terminated its server we resume normal services.” that at least 40 officers are on duty swer the phones, just in case protesters that they would allow connection with provincial Meanwhile, Phuket Immigration to provide security. there is a problem we have the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sec- passport offices while the and the Phuket Land Office remain “The most important thing is to to fix immediately,” she ex- tion at Provincial Hall to continue Bangkok office is closed,” the open, staff told the Gazette. make sure that no third party starts plained. operations. Phuket Passport Office said. “We Phuket City Police Superinten- any trouble,” Col Sermphan said. – Saran Mitrarat Democratic duty of accessorizing

Kanokphan Saeauy, 22, sells political accessories in support of the protests. THE number of vendors selling made less money today than she political paraphernalia at the did at the last protest because of Phuket Provincial Hall protests the increased competition. has significantly increased since “Last time, I made about 10,000 the protest on December 9, de- baht, but today I have only made spite the number of protesters 6,000 baht,” she said. “I am here decreasing, vendors explained to for two reasons: the first is my the Gazette on January 13. duty to protect my country, and “I sold whistles at the last big the second is to help my family protest. Since then, the number of sell these accessories.” vendors has increased by about 20 Ms Monthathip voiced the same per cent,” said 50-year-old sense of duty as Ms Kanokphan. Monthathip Jormtai. “I only made 4,000 baht today, “There are about 600 protest- which is about half of what I made ers that have been here all day, but in a day during the last protest. I there are more vendors this after- believe it is because protesters are noon because they believe that making their own accessories at more protesters will come to- home. night,” said Sawat Engsuwan, a “However, the income is not my vendor sitting near the main pro- main reason for attending the pro- test stage. tests. I am here because this is the Kanokphan Saeauy, a 22-year- right thing to do for Thailand,” Ms old student selling political Monthathip said. accessories, mentioned that she – Irfarn Jamdukor 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 Justice moves slowly

Vice Governor Chamroen admitted in child rape cases that the bus ban was not ideal. By Irfarn Jamdukor The following month, a woman Bus ban on in Thalang returned home from NONE of the four men charged work to see her daughter running with child rape in Phuket over the out of her stepfather’s bedroom. Patong Hill past 16 months has been acquit- When confronted by her mother, ted or found guilty of the heinous the 13-year-old girl said her step- crime. father had been raping her for moves ahead One suspect, a Laotian accused years. From page 1 of repeatedly raping his handi- The man admitted to police that capped stepdaughter, fled the he had been raping the girl since …would like residents to think country and has not been cap- she was five years old. about the public benefit the tunnel tured. He is now in Phuket Provincial would bring.” Of the three men arrested, two Prison. No trial date has been set, Once the east-west ban is en- are still waiting for their trials to a prison official told the Gazette forced, all vehicles larger than the begin. The third, a Mai Khao shop- on Wednesday. stipulated limit will be stopped at keeper accused of raping a child The most recent case, involv- the Thung Thong police check- in October 2012, is free on bail as ing a 10-year-old girl in Phuket point and drivers will be warned he awaits the conclusion of his Town, took place in November. not to attempt to use the Patong trial in April. A 24-year-old man took a Hill road, Phuket Land Transpor- The Gazette has declined to pro- neighbor’s child to buy snacks in tation Office (PLTO) Chief vide names in the interest of nearby Rassada. When the pair re- Terayout Prasertphol explained protecting the victims, who were turned home, the girl told her “We will give them the option between the ages of 5 and 15 parents she had been raped, and of turning around, but anyone when the alleged rapes occurred. doctors who examined her con- who ignores the warning will be In the case of the Mai Khao firmed clear signs of rape on her fined 2,000 baht each time they shopkeeper, the court has heard body. are caught,” he warned. testimony from the girl, her mother Police found and arrested the Mr Terayout also voiced con- and case investigators, and will man later that month at a deserted cern over the bus ban. hear from her father on April 3, Karon resort owned by his uncle. However, he pointed out that the said Phuket Public Prosecutor He denied the charges and is be- gradients of the alternative routes Atikun Puangprom. ing detained at Phuket Prison, were not as steep as those in the “The following day the judge will Phuket City Police Deputy Super- Patong hills, and so drivers were hear defense testimony, and then The 9-year-old girl from Mai Khao waited while her mother filed a complaint intendent Sien Kaewthong told the expected to use their brakes less he will hand down the verdict.” for police inaction in October last year. Photo: Gazette file Gazette. frequently, meaning their brakes The alleged rape took place raped,” the mother said. 15-year-old daughter who was “The case is still under investi- were less likely to fail. when the girl’s mother, who The shopkeeper denied the handicapped by polio. gation,” Col Sien said. Karon Mayor Tawee Thong- owned a small shop, sent her charges, but according to the The girl was found to be five “The suspect continues to deny cham was not overly worried daughter to a store nearby. mother offered her money “not to months’ pregnant, and doctors the charge, so we have to ques- about heavier bus and truck traf- A neighbor reported seeing the make a big deal of it”. advised that in the interests of her tion more eyewitness in order to fic passing through his ambit, as shopkeeper emerge from a back Eight days later the mother filed health, the pregnancy be termi- get information that will make him long as drivers were cautious. room zipping up his trousers, fol- a complaint of inaction against the nated. The stepfather, meanwhile, confess. We will hand over the But Kitikraisri Keawwan, the lowed by the 9-year-old girl, who police. fled the country. case to the prosecutor as fast as Chief Administrative Officer at was pulling up her shorts. The two subsequent cases re- “We sent the arrest warrant to possible, but we can’t say when Kamala Tambon Administration When questioned by her ported by the Gazette involved international police via immigration that will be. Organization (OrBorTor), was mother, the girl said she had been stepfathers charged with repeat- officials months ago, but the sus- “We are also waiting for the clearly opposed to the move. raped and was taken to Tah Chat edly raping their stepdaughters. pect has not been found,” said rape test results from Vachira “Buses and trucks need a lot Chai Police Station and then to The first came to light in June Patong Police Superintendent Phuket Hospital.” more space than cars, and the hill Thalang Hospital for an examina- last year, when a Thai woman Chiraphat Pochanaphan. The punishment for sex with a road through Kamala is narrow tion. married to a Lao national told “We will monitor progress with minor under 15 years of age is with a cliff on one side. I do not “The result of the medical ex- Patong Police that her husband had the investigation team and keep four to 20 years in prison, a fine think this is a good idea,” he said. amination was that she had been confessed to repeatedly raping her following this case.” of 8,000 to 40,000 baht, or both. Phuket Town python takes a break A PYTHON found taking a nap in a Phuket Town kitchen was escorted to more natural surround- ings by rescue workers early on January 9. When Anchalee Boonjit returned home from work at about 1am that day, she realized that all was not right. “I heard a sound in my kitchen,” she said. “When I went into the room, I saw a snake on my storage shelf, lying on top of some pillows.” Kusoldharm rescue workers quickly went to her apartment, across from The Book on Phuket The python was found relaxing on some cushions in the kitchen. Road. Rescue worker Phoonsab “We bagged the python and re- They entered the abode to find Saeueng suspects that the snake leased it into the wild, where it a three-meter-long python came from the Bang Yai Canal, shouldn’t bother any more stretched out on traditional Thai which runs behind Ms Anchalee’s people,” he said. pillows. room. – Kritsada Mueanhawong January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 In the midst of life Death of renowned DJ Doris echoes around the world

FRIENDS, fans and family will honor Paul Norris, the renowned ‘DJ Doris’ from Phuket Island IN MEMORY Radio 91.5FM, with a Celebration OF of Life. Paul died in a motorcycle acci- PAUL NORRIS dent early last Sunday morning, a tragedy which prompted an out- pouring of grief from around the ‘It was like waking up world. from one’s worse “I think people completely un- nightmare to have found derestimated how well-known and much loved he was,” said ra- out about this tragedy. dio station colleague and good Love you so much Paul.’ friend Byron Jones, founder of – Michael Spigarolo 91.5FM. “We have been receiving a stag- gering number of calls, SMS texts ‘An absolute tragedy. He and emails from around the world, including the BBC, Scotland TV was funny and sarcastic! and from people everywhere that My heart goes out to his Paul made lifelong friends. mum, dad, sister Gillian, “These are people who have taken the time to choose their his brother-in-law Andy words to express their condo- and two nephews. And of lences. It’s been overwhelming.” Wreaths have been laid outside course to everyone else the radio station in Kathu. who had the pleasure of “We don’t even know who knowing him. RIP Paul.’ they’re from. There’s even a Thai – Jacqui Marshall garland there to remember him,” Paul Norris, better known as DJ Doris, was famous for his Scottish sarcasm and his gentle spirit. Photo: Supplied Byron added. The son of a butcher from had never met, but he wanted to Paul’s unique presence on the be greatly missed.” ‘RIP Paul. Your Stirling, Scotland, Paul made his come out and get things going,” airwaves made him an iconic fig- Paul’s remains have been repa- boundless enthusiasm way to Phuket some 17 years ago, said Byron. ure in Phuket radio. Within minutes triated to his home in Scotland. after forging a career as an event “He was there for our first of the news of his fatal accident “As soon as we know the fu- inspired many.’ DJ in the UK, followed by years show and there at our first breaking across the internet, neral arrangements, we will – Alastair Carthew of playing to fundraiser, the scores of fans throughout Phuket inform you,” Byron said. nightclub ‘I consider myself a very ‘Abbatastic’ at began posting comments of shock “Following Paul’s funeral, we ‘Paul, you were an inspi- crowds in lucky individual as I Les Anges at and grief. plan to hold a ‘Celebration of China, Spain, Royal Phuket Of the hundreds of condo- Paul’s Life’ on a day and at a ration to me and of course Greece, Hong am living the dream Marina.” lences posted on Facebook, Karl Phuket venue to be confirmed many people. You’re a Kong and Thai- each and every day.’ To Byron, Webster wrote, “As I write this I later. legend taken too soon land. – Paul Norris Paul was always have tears in my eyes for your and “We thank you all from Paul’s He returned there. our loss… What a cruel world we family and from ourselves for from life. Thanks for being to the UK, but soon came back to “He was always full of energy live in… so sorry to hear this ter- your kind messages and respect.” you. Heaven will be a his beloved isle to work at and enthusiasm – and he was there rible news.” 91.5FM. in tough times years ago when I Karen Harris posted, “Shocked To record a message for the brighter place and Phuket “Paul was here on our very first wanted to throw the towel in… and saddened. Thoughts and Celebration of Paul’s Life, email a little darker. RIP mate.’ day. He flew out to join us in Feb- and he talked me out of it,” Byron prayers to family, friends and [email protected] to – Garry Holden ruary 2008, when we started. We recalled. Tracey [Paul’s partner]. Paul will arrange a recording time. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra considers resigning PRIME Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has However, he said that if anything “unto- Ms Yingluck could be charged for vio- considered resigning in the face of pres- ward” happened, it would be her lating Article 157 of the Penal Code, which sure from the People’s Democratic Reform responsibility, a source told the paper. punishes officials who abandon their du- Committee (PDRC), it emerged last week. Ms Yingluck is understood to have then ties, and could face jail time. According to a report in The Nation, Ms spoken to her brother Thaksin, who lives Meanwhile, Army chief Gen Prayuth has Yingluck told Army Commander General in self-exile in Dubai. told his subordinates to prevent violence Prayuth Chan-ocha she was tired of the po- Mr Thaksin reportedly told his sister to during the anti-government protest. litical tension and asked him what to do, hang on in the prime minister’s position. To protect themselves from being at- The Nation reported. He said that the Constitution did not allow tacked, soldiers were told to dress in Gen Prayuth refused to offer any sug- her to resign, adding that she could even be plainclothes while guarding government agen- gestions and said it was her decision. prosecuted for doing so. cies and their command posts. PM Yingluck Shinawatra. Photo: The Nation Deadlock grips Bangkok, but life grinds forward despite protesters

THE People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) tried to bring Bangkok to a standstill last week in a bid to force out the govern- ment of Yingluck Shinawatra. While the so-called “Bangkok Shutdown” wasn’t quite as com- prehensive as many feared, with the vast majority of the city re- maining accessible, political deadlock was palpable. So far protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is refusing all requests to talk with the govern- ment, The Nation reported. The most recent bid to get the PDRC to the table came last Wednesday, when the government tried to host talks over the possi- bility of delaying the scheduled election on February 2. Mr Suthep refused to partici- pate. He insisted his group would not engage in any such talks with the government until the protest- ers had “won the fight”. He repeatedly said earlier that his group wanted nothing less than People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban is refusing all requests to talk with the government. Photo: The Nation the mass resignation of the care- taker Cabinet, including Ms tions are corrupt and that only a winning future polls. mances and fiery speeches. days, though it failed to justify the Yingluck. special People’s Committee com- Monday’s protests were well The protesters stuck to their estimate. Protest leader Suriyasai Katasila posed of non-politicians can attended, with seven stages promise to allow the BTS and MRT Most analysts expect the pro- said in a Twitter message that the reform them, but the group has erected at important intersections systems to continue functioning, test to cause violence. There have PDRC was still firm in its demand so far failed to spell out what kind throughout the city aimed at para- though they failed to leave single been almost nightly attacks on that Ms Yingluck step down to of reforms it believes Thailand lyzing traffic. lanes open for buses and ambu- PDRC guards by shadowy fig- pave the way for national reform. needs. The movement’s detrac- Most of the rallies had atten- lances, as they had vowed to do. ures. People whose livelihoods “Election postponement is not our tors claim it wants to rig elections dance in the tens of thousands, The Center for the Administra- have been affected can also be main goal,” he tweeted. to prevent the electorally suc- with a jubilant atmosphere tion of Peace and Order expected expected to vent their frustrations The PDRC insists that elec- cessful Pheu Thai Party from buoyed by musical perfor- the protest to last four or five on the protesters going forward. Red shirts trade in for white shirts to protest THE Red Shirts are increasingly donning white in rallies across its stronghold provinces in the North protests backing elections on February 2 which they and Northeast. see as the best way out of Thailand’s current politi- The UDD and the government, with which it is cal impasse. closely allied, are attempting to keep their distance The United Front for Democracy Against Dicta- from the PDRC in order to avoid provoking chaos. torship (UDD), as the Red Shirts are formally known, The UDD has been urging its supporters to wear have also been trying to ensure their presence is not white in its latest protests, which have been joined by forgotten as the PDRC protests take the limelight. citizens who are not Red Shirts but support elections. On January 12, the day before the PDRC’s shut- Pro-election protesters have also been releasing white down, the UDD held rallies in the provinces of balloons and lighting candles in support of elections. Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan, en- The UDD has vowed to fight any attempt by the circling Bangkok with displays of strength. Army to stage a coup, though the Army leadership The day of the shutdown itself, the UDD held denies it has plans to do so. January 18 - 24, 2014 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 In brief… Smuggler’s paradise Myanmar MP files for general amnesty MYANMAR MP Thein Nyunt has proposed a bill that seeks military Philippines loses US$29bn through illegal imports approval of a general amnesty for political prisoners. The bill, sub- By Jerry E. Esplanada mitted on January 13, seeks THE Philippines government lost approval of the National Defence more than 1.33 trillion pesos and Security Council, as required (US$29.7 billion) in revenue from by the current constitution. 2002 to 2011 due to mass stock President Thein Sein granted smuggled through the country’s amnesty to 13,274 prisoners since ports, the Federation of Philippine he coming to power in 2011, win- Industries (FPI) has reported. ning wide international approval. In a 20-page study revealed this – Eleven Media week, the FPI claimed that lost revenues from 2002 to 2008 Indonesian party reached up to P889.5bn, with fur- ther losses of P119.65bn in 2009 chief bagged for and P326.76bn in 2010 and 2011. US$205mn graft The FPI, which represents about 800 companies, arrived at INDONESIA’S anti-graft agency those figures by comparing “dis- arrested Anas Urbaningrum, parities in import data” from the former chairman of President Philippines Bureau of Customs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s (BOC) and the International Mon- Democratic Party, last Friday in a etary Fund (IMF). long-running case that has dam- The IMF reported more than aged the ruling party’s popularity ahead of elections. US$284bn in total exports to the Dockside workers unload container cargo at the Batangas Port in the Philippines. Photo: Philippine Port Authority Philippines from 2002 to 2008, Mr Urbaningrum faces bribery while the BOC reported only downsizing, if not closure, of cies (such as the Department of charges in a US$205 million graft $195.01bn, a disparity of $88.9bn. many firms leading to unemploy- Social Welfare and Development) scandal surrounding the construc- “The huge discrepancy is most ment and dislocation of laborers.” and charity organizations; and the tion of a sports stadium in likely due to smuggling,” the FPI Smuggling also “discourages designation of special courts to Hambalang in West Java province. said. foreign investors” from setting up handle smuggling cases. – Jakarta Post In 2010 and 2011, “data from operations in the Philippines “once The FPI had recommended the foreign exporters said goods they realize their products are al- same measures to previous admin- Singapore tycoon shipped to the Philippines ready sold freely in the domestic istrations. But “not a single amounted to more than $70.5bn nical” smuggling. Lost revenue market,” Mr Arranza noted. recommendation has been adopted gets his mum back and $78.4bn, respectively,” the due to “outright smuggling,” or In its report, the FPI made sev- by the Bureau of Customs,” Mr TWO men have been charged group said. But government sta- operations that take place in iso- eral recommendations to the BOC Arranza pointed out. with kidnapping in Singapore tistics showed imports of only lated parts of the country and do to help stop smuggling. In defence of his agency, new after they abducted and held for $51.07bn in 2010 and $54.3bn in not involve import documents, The group recommended, Customs Commissioner John ransom the mother of supermar- 2011, or disparities of $19.43bn was not covered by the FPI study. among other remedies, classify- Phillip Sevilla called his bureau’s ket tycoon Lim Hock Chee. and $24.1bn, respectively. Mr Arranza pointed out that ing smuggling as an act of plunder anti-smuggling drive one of the Mr Lim’s mother, 79, was lured According to the FPI, smug- both forms of smuggling “have with penalties based on the cu- agency’s “three principal man- into a car by a man who said he glers employed the “same old robbed the government of much- mulative evaded duties and taxes; dates” – along with revenue had seen her son injured in a bad tricks” – undervaluation, mis- needed revenues.” disallowing free ports and eco- collection and trade facilitation. fall. After almost 12 hours of ne- declaration, misclassification and The smugglers also “created nomic zones as ports of entry for “These three are equally impor- gotiations, Lim left S$2 million in diversion of shipments. unfair competition to local manu- imports; destruction of smuggled tant. We want to move forward a bag under a tree in a park. His FPI chair Jesus Arranza branded facturers, resulting in decreased goods, except some items that can on all these three,” Mr Sevilla said. mother was released in the early intentional misreporting as “tech- capacity utilization, as well as the be donated to government agen- – Philippine Daily Inquirer hours the next day. – Reuters ‘Sultan of Malacca’ arrested for sedition POLICE on Tuesday arrested an individual who claimed to be the sultan of Malacca. State deputy CPO Datuk Shah Gzali Khan Shahadat said the man was being investigated under the Sedition Act. The man was picked up at 10:50am while travelling to Pulau Besar to attend what was The man was arrested in relation believed to be a thanksgiving to an event allegedly held to mark function relating to a reported the revival of the Malacca sultanate. revival of the Malacca sultanate. “None of the followers were “The arrest was made based on arrested. However, that all depends at least 10 reports made by sev- on their actions… Anyone ob- eral organizations which expressed structing the police and civil apprehension after a so-called servants in the discharge of their investiture and invitations to attend duties will be arrested,” he said. the event,” he told reporters. On January 8, Malacca Chief Shah Gzali Khan said an inves- Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron tigation revealed that about 50 said the state government had followers of the man were headed dismissed a claim by one Raja for Pulau Besar on Tuesday, ap- Noor Jan Shah to be recognized parently to attend the thanksgiving as the sultan of Malacca. event. – The Star 12 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS January 18 - 24, 2014 In brief… Suntory purchases Syria conflict creates boom Beam to be No.3 SUNTORY Holdings Ltd on Mon- day said it would buy US spirits in amphetamines business company Beam Inc for US$13.6 billion cash in a deal that would By Stephen Kalin dom had increased since then, and make the Japanese company the Kuwait and the United Arab Emir- world’s third-largest spirits maker. SYRIA has become a major am- ates were also big consumers. The deal brings together phetamines exporter and consumer The trader said production in Beam’s Jim Beam and Maker’s as the trauma of the country’s Lebanon fell 90 per cent in 2013 Mark bourbons, Courvoisier co- brutal civil war fuels demand and from two years earlier, and wholly gnac and Sauza tequila with the breakdown in order creates attributed the drop to a shift in Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu, opportunity for producers. production to Syria. He said some Hibiki and Kakubin Japanese whis- Drugs experts, traders and lo- production might also have moved kies, Bowmore Scotch whisky cal activists say Syrian production to Syria from Turkey during the and Midori liqueur. of the most popular of the stimu- past year. lants, known by its former brand Khabib Ammar, a Damascus- name Captagon, accelerated in based media activist, said Syrian Nigerian anti-gay 2013, outpacing production in fighters involved with the drugs other countries in the region such trade were buying weapons with law draws US ire as Lebanon. the money they made, though NIGERIAN President Goodluck Reports of seizures and inter- Reuters could not independently Jonathan signed a bill on Monday views with people connected to verify claims that Captagon prof- that criminalizes same-sex rela- the trade suggest it generates hun- its were being used to fund either tionships, provoking criticism dreds of millions of dollars in side of the conflict. from the United States. annual revenues in Syria, poten- Syrian government forces and The bill contains penalties of up tially providing funding for rebel groups each say the other to 14 years in prison and bans gay weapons, while the drug itself uses Captagon to endure pro- marriage, same-sex “amorous re- helps combatants dig in for long, tracted engagements without lationships” and membership in gruelling battles. sleep, while clinicians say ordinary gay rights groups. Most other economic activity in Syrians are increasingly experi- Syria has ground to a halt in the past While most businesses, such as butcheries, are struggling due to menting with the pills, which sell Migrants rescued two years due to the violence, short- supplies, the amphetamine business has taken off. Photo: Reuters for between US$5 and US$20. ages and international sanctions. a transit point for drugs coming Even before the conflict, Saudi The drug was first produced in by Italian navy Consumption of Captagon out- from Europe, Turkey and Leba- Arabia received about seven the West in the 1960s to treat hy- THE Italian navy rescued more side the Middle East is negligible, non and destined for Jordan, Iraq tonnes of Captagon in 2010, a peractivity, narcolepsy and than 400 migrants from two boats according to the United Nations and the Gulf. third of world supply, according depression, but by the 1980s was south of Sicily last weekend as the Office on Drugs and Crime The breakdown of state infra- to UNODC figures. banned in most countries because immigration crisis that killed hun- (UNODC), but it is a significant structure, weakening of borders A member of a prominent drug of its addictive properties and no dreds in shipwrecks last year drug in the Arab Gulf, and nascent and proliferation of armed groups trading family in Lebanon’s Bekaa longer has a legitimate medical continued. markets were detected in North during the nearly three-year battle Valley, where much of that use. Its active ingredient, One boat contained 236 men, Africa last year. for control of Syria has trans- country’s drug production and fenethylline, is metabolized by the women and children, mostly from Sitting at a crossroads in the formed the country from a stopover smuggling takes place, told Reuters body into the stimulants amphet- Africa; the other carried 200. Middle East, Syria has long been into a major production site. that demand from the Gulf king- amine and theophylline. Second death from H7N9 Sharon legacy debated bird flu hits Hong Kong ISRAEL buried former prime min- A 65-YEAR-OLD man infected from the virus was last month. ister Ariel Sharon at his family with the H7N9 bird flu virus died Researchers in the United States farm on Monday, celebrating the in Hong Kong, the government said last month that while it is not military achievements of a man said on Mon- impossible that regarded as a war hero at home day, the second the H7N9 virus but as a war criminal by many in such death in could become the Arab world. the city. easily transmis- Eulogized first in a ceremony The man, the sible between in Jerusalem, and later in the green third person in people, it fields of his estate, speakers hailed Hong Kong to would need to a life entwined with that of Israel be diagnosed undergo mul- since its 1948 creation, gently al- with the strain, tiple mutations luding as well to the controversies came from the southern Chinese to do so. Scientists around the that also defined his career. city of Shenzhen and had eaten world are on alert for any sign the US Vice President Joe Biden and poultry there, local media said. virus might develop that potential former British prime minister Tony The H7N9 strain was first re- and start to spread rapidly. Blair laid wreaths at his grave, 10 ported in humans in February in So far everyone who has been km from the border of the Gaza mainland China. It has infected at in contact with the latest Hong Strip, with the army on high alert least 150 people in China, Taiwan Kong victim have tested negative Members of the Knesset guard carry the flag-draped coffin of former in case rockets were fired out of Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon. Photo: Reuters and Hong Kong and killed more than for the strain, authorities said. the Palestinian territory. 46. Hong Kong’s previous death – Reuters Two missiles were launched Mr Sharon, 85, died last Satur- – a non-breakable commitment to into southern Israel soon after the day after spending the last eight the future of Jews, whether 30 funeral ended, the army said. It years of his life in a coma result- years or 300 years from now,” Mr responded with air strikes on two ing from a stroke. Biden said, using Mr Sharon’s militant camps in Gaza, Palestin- The death of the former gen- nickname. ian officials said. No injuries were eral re-opened debate into his There was no direct mention of reported in any of the attacks. legacy. Opponents denounced his events that made Mr Sharon a “We are accompanying to his ruthless conduct in military opera- hated figure in the Arab world, final resting place today a soldier, tions while friends praised him as such as the 1982 invasion of Leba- an exceptional soldier, a com- a strategic genius who as prime non that he masterminded as mander who knew how to win,” minister stunned the world in 2005 defence minister. However, in his Israeli President Shimon Peres by pulling Israeli troops and set- eulogy, Mr Blair said the man said in Jerusalem, Mr Sharon’s tlers out of Gaza. known at home as “the bulldozer” hefty coffin draped in Israel’s blue “The security of his people was had left “considerable debris in his and white flag. always Arik’s unwavering mission wake”. – Reuters January 18 - 24, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Building materials

By Steven Layne index ‘unrealistic’ PHUKET provincial authorities are seeking a revision to the central price index for construction Phuket operators mostly source materials, pointing to outdated materials at retail prices. and inaccurate value estimations for building supplies imported to estate companies. the island. In accordance with the Meanwhile, the Revenue De- governing mandate, the Revenue partment reported collecting 9.6 Department will return approxi- billion baht in tax revenue in mately 10% of the collected Phuket in 2013, exceeding their revenue to Phuket locales and an- target by 5%. other 5% to the PPAO. In 2013, it The economic issues headlined reportedly had already paid back the agenda at the latest Phuket 472 million baht to Phuket, not meeting of the National Economic including certain business tax and Social Development Board returns, mostly for real estate (NESDB), presided over by Gov- companies, which are projected ernor Maitri Inthusut at Phuket to total about 109 million baht, the Provincial Hall on December 24. meeting was told. The NESDB Also in attendance were falls under the authority of the Phuket Provincial Administration Prime Minister's office. Organization (PPAO) President In related news, a joint public- Paiboon Upatising, President of private meeting about Phuket's ongoing push to become a the Phuket Chamber of Com- A billboard at the Bang Khu intersection reads: ‘Self management: a choice for Phuket’. Photos: Jeremie Schatz merce Kriengsak Suksomboon, Special Administration Zone Director of Phuket Office of that central government estimates prices that already include VAT Phuket in 2013 had exceeded the (SAZ) took place on January 17 Commercial Affairs Prakong for construction materials don't and transport, while the central previous year’s figure (about 8.5bn at the Prince of Songkhla Univer- Rukwong, Phuket Treasurer reflect reality in Phuket. government estimates values at baht) by more than 1.1bn baht. sity Phuket Campus. Check Ms Thida Boonrat and President He said that the values are bulk or production rates, even The meeting was told that of phuketgazette.net for updates of the Federation of Thai outdated and too low since they though Phuket operators source 2013's tax revenue, 3.8bn baht from the meeting. Industry Phuket, Mr Jongrak don't take into account various the materials from general had derived from Value Added Thailand has two SAZs – Narukatpichai, and other govern- factors such as VAT, transport outlets at retail prices, he said. Tax (VAT); 48% of which was Bangkok and Pattaya – with ment officials and representatives and shipping expenses. Meanwhile, a representative collected from restaurant and the city of Mae Sot in the North from the private and public sectors. In reality, operators purchase from the Revenue Department hotel businesses, 20% from and Koh Samui also under Mr Prakong told the meeting materials using credit, and at reported that tax collection in wholesalers and 12% from real consideration, in addition to Phuket. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY January 18 - 24, 2014 Sitting on the outside looking in concept took off. But the hotel business, which is where we started Club Med, had over time evolved from what had been a simple deal driven product, EXCLUSIVE or inclusive? For the and moved sideways in the 1970s hospitality industry, the burning to attract a young, single market. question about all-inclusive resorts The properties which probably is becoming a hot global topic became the launching pad for what once again. You need to go back we see at today’s party palace no further than the dawn of the beach clubs took the entertainment global financial crisis and the surge theory far and wide. Slide up to in the consumer class to test the bar, and use beads (no money the theory of value added sales needed at the club) and hook up propositions. with like minded individuals. If you wind back the clock All inclusive hospitality grew to the 1950s, the birth of the all-in- across the world – Southern one vacation can be traced back to Europe and the Mediterranean, the the founding of Club Med where Caribbean and South Pacific. a single tariff paid for the bed, Further niches developed into food and beverage and all venues for romantic couples and the activities a traveller could in time, the entire concept took to want. No more digging into the wal- the deep blue sea and pushed let each and every time you wanted its way into the modern cruise to move from your mat on the industry where breakfast, lunch beach. More and dinner is importantly, only an entr e the concept to endless of knowing offerings 24 in advance hours a day. exactly what Eventually All-in-one vacations start with a single tariff that includes bed, food, beverage and activities. Photo: Dorina Andress the vacation Club Med was going to did not keep new strategy as the East becomes same time, other resort areas are of European-based chains who are cost caught up with the the new West. seeing an emergence of the all-in- offering somewhat cookie-cutter on quickly. times, where What many hoteliers don’t un- clusive concept. On a recent trip experiences. While interest is It’s interest- a greater em- derstand is that the Club Med to the Maldives, I spoke to a growing, the jury remains out if all- ing to view The first all-inclusive resort, Club Med. phasis was model at the best of times is number of hoteliers who were inclusive will again capture a the entire one- placed on very strong fundamentally. While introducing operational programs broader customer base in the age size-fits-all packaging which product versus experience. Yet packages are priced of TripAdvisor and the caught on in the hotel and restau- here in Asia over the years, the per person, in fact growing number of rant business in terms of buffets concept has pushed its way into a average rates in many travellers who want to which operated on a similar deeper regional market and in fact cases exceed that of experience unique concept of single pricing. Back has prospered when compared to other hotels given the getaways. in the 1960s in the US, the food other areas of the world. These multitude of couples In Phuket, there service business took such offerings days, Club Med has Chinese co- or families. Distribution for sales which had been receiving strong is little doubt that Club Med to heart and the institutionalized ownership and has undergone a is largely done in house with guest bookings including those offering remains one of the most traffic in many resorts hitting 60 premium drink packaging. What is successful hotels on the island. to 70 per cent of customers book- the key selling proposition remains You have to remember that in the ing through the internal network. intact and there are guests who still 1990s the Laguna Beach Club In the day and age when OTAs like to lock in the cost but are (now an Outrigger) was operated (online travel agencies) are happy to pay for better products. under a similar concept by commanding premium commis- Within the travel sector, Hyatt Pacific Islands Club. Also Twin- sions, the ability of Club Med to Hotels last year announced palms experimented with the rely on internally-generated busi- new ventures in Mexico and theme at Baan Yamu a few years ness is a significant cost savings. Jamaica, branded as Hyatt Ziva ago. Still, in the age of same Over the past year, we have and Hyatt Zilara and aimed at sameness, there is a lot to be said seen Club Med push into new different segments. The group is about knowing the cost of your projects like ski resorts in China working hard to reinvent the holiday before you even start and other active locations. At the concept, despite a good number packing. January 18 - 24, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY January 18 - 24, 2014

Potential benefits of ‘green’ walls and roofs

Aesthetic improvements •Green walls can reclaim disregarded space by providing aes- thetic stimulation where it would not otherwise be found. They It’sIt’s alive!alive! can also serve to create privacy and a sense of enclosure while limiting the negative psychological effects associated with property demarcation. By Steven Layne structure projects Improved energy efficiency there, resulting in a •Green walls can reduce the temperature fluctuations at a wall's LAST November, an great success... surface from a range of 10-60 C to one of 5-30 degrees C, in energetic Chilean man In the case of Tokyo turn limiting the movement of heat between building walls. They came into the Phuket or New York, these cit- create this reduction by trapping a layer of air within the plant Gazette offices to pitch ies have four seasons mass, reducing ambient temperature via evapotranspiration and his vision and innova- and there is an extreme shading and creating a buffer against wind during winter months. tion – a simple yet po- difference between the tentially revolutionary heat of summer and the Building structure protection solution for Phuket's in- cold of winter, which •Temperature fluctuations over a building's lifetime can be dam- creasingly congested, means that non-en- aging to organic construction materials in building facades. Green polluted and unappeal- demic plant varieties walls provide an additional layer of exterior insulation and thereby ing urban spaces. present problems of vi- limit thermal fluctuations. Ignacio Espoz Babul, tality, so the option is •Green walls can protect exterior finishes and masonry from UV director of Santiago- to only use native radiation and rain. based LatinGreen – a plants or remove them patent holder, innovator [the non-endemic ‘The green coast of mythical easter island’ project. Improved indoor air and installer of “Green” plants] at the start of quality walls, roofs and buildings – pas- malls, houses, roads and urban winter, which is not ideal. •Air that has been cir- sionately talked of his travels spaces. Green roofs and walls, Before I came to Thailand, I also culated throughout a around the world to promote mak- sculptures, vegetable patches and visited China. I have several pro- building with a strate- ing the world a better place – one advertising billboards, are part of posals pending there... one with a gically placed green wall at a time – and of course, to these systems. university in Beijing, to build a wall will be cleaner generate a little business, besides. One highlight project I was great green wall with endemic than that on an uncov- In the January 4-11 issue, the involved in was 'The Green Coast plants... it will include an extrac- ered building. Gazette Property section featured of Mythical Easter Island' in June tion system from behind the wall •These processes re- the first part of the interview, in of 2012. With the help of the Chil- to accelerate the capturing of dust move airborne pollut- which Babul elaborated on his ean Navy, we moved thousands and pollution, so as to generate ants such as toluene, vision; green infrastructure's func- of plants and trees on an old eigh- purified air. The Chinese capital is ethyl benzene, xylene, and other volatile organic compounds. tionality and viability for investment. teenth-century, distinguished ship one of the world's most polluted •People in the world spend 80-90% of their time indoors. It has And now the conclusion. named Esmeralda, more than cities, which unfortunately at this been estimated that problems associated with poor indoor air quality negatively affect workplace production by $60 billion per year in This 'Green Revolution' of the United States. yours – how did it all begin? ‘...then came the idea Where has it taken you? Improved exterior air quality The story begins in the 1980s, to create real parks with •Green walls mitigate air pollution levels by lowering extreme when in my home country, Chile vegetation that besides summer temperatures through photosynthesis, trapping particu- – houses, gardens and city late matter and capturing gasses. squares began to disappear and be providing a new space, •The ability of green walls to provide thermal insulation for build- replaced by large buildings; we had would represent a ings means less demand on power, and as a result, fewer pollut- no place to play football, so we ‘green lung’. ing by-products are released into the air. started playing on rooftops. From there, all the smog could be seen – Ignacio Espoz Babul Noise reduction in the city; then came the idea to •The vegetated surface pro- create real parks with vegetation vided by strategic urban that besides providing a new 5,000 kilometers from the main- time, and all winter, the lack of greenery such as green walls space, would represent a 'green land to one of the most isolated wind and rain make it unlivable. and roofs will block high fre- lung'. and mysterious islands in the Thailand, with its tropical cli- quency sounds, and can also Years later, self-sustainable world: Easter Island, with its hun- mate and especially Phuket, has block low-frequency noises. green projects in different climes dreds of mysterious giant human the best conditions for green in- and latitudes in the city, country- stone figures. I recommend you frastructure, and it has a wide Urban agriculture side, desert, on the coast or at high go there at least once in your life- variety of plants... My desire to •Green walls offer the oppor- altitudes – are a reality. Today, you time – it's amazing. The work was integrate green infrastructure has tunity for urban agriculture, can see projects across South done with the help of the Navy, been further inflamed here in such as vertical gardens of America, North America, Europe community and local companies Phuket, where I had a very com- small fruits, vegetables and and Asia, supplementing green over about a month long period; fortable stay as a tourist, and thus herbs. infrastructure in buildings, hotels, we undertook several green infra- understand its idiosyncrasies. On site wastewater treatment •Several water-recycling systems can be applied to which pump grey water through a green wall, which then passes through filters, gravel, and marine plants. •Treated water is then sent to a holding tank for household or irrigation use or released into the public water treatment system.

Reduction of Urban Heat Island effect •The reintroduction of vegetation into urban environments pro- motes the occurrence of natural cooling processes, such as pho- tosynthesis and evapotranspiration. •With strategic placement of green walls, plants can create enough turbulence to break vertical airflow, which slows and cools down the air.

For more information about green walls, roofs and infrastructure, see: latingreen.com and worldgreenroof.org January 18 - 24, 2014 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Penguin warms for tropics LOOKING to build on its recent Can you tell us a little bit successful launch in Malaysia, one about your operations thus far Korean marketeer is now eying the in Malaysia? Phuket and Phang Nga marine We recently launched the Pen- leisure markets for its simple yet guin in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, innovative semi-submarine vessel. with a local tourism company there. “The Penguin” was one of In the beginning, four Penguins several interesting marine products were launched, strictly for busi- that stood out at this year’s Phuket ness, in which mainly Chinese International Boat Show (see tourists are the targets. The opera- page 44 for more details about tion is expected to make about the event); To learn more about $1,000 additional income per boat the product and its marketing per day. prospects, the Gazette spoke to Kyoonsung Cho, managing direc- Are there any other factors po- tor of Trust Link Trade, the official tential operators and investors marketing partner of Raonhaje (the should consider? Penguin’s Korean manufacturer) in The biggest concern on the boat the Southeast Asia region. operator’s side is maintenance – in case of an emergency, malfunction Tell us about the Penguin – what and fixing the defect without wast- are its key selling points? ing time. There have been many other Therefore, we would like to try sub-marine concept products – a joint venture for which TLT Inc which can take more than 20 people Kyoonsung Cho of Trust Link Trade (left) was at the recent Phuket International Marine Expo looking to partner and Raonhaje enters into a joint in- at once. These are designed to go with local tourism businesses to launch electric-powered semi-submarines (background). Photo: Maciek Klimowicz vestment with a Thai partner or deep down into the sea. There are manufacturer. ferentiate themselves from other view, the tour programs for tourists investor. Then, we will establish our concerns that they may cause some The manufacturer’s name competitors by providing a better are pretty monotonous in terms of base for maintenance and the as- damage to the marine ecosystems Raonhaje means “joyful tomorrow” service option for their tourists or the variety of choices, which can sembly line of other boats in the including coral and other sea crea- in Korean and has been developing customers. The retail price of this make tourists feel bored of the same future. We can also provide me- tures. Therefore, these types of life boats for a few decades; its boat is set at US$100,000 (about 3.3 programs and no competition among chanics and a maintenance training vessels are strictly prohibited by mother company HLB Inc supplies million baht) but the price is nego- boat operators, which can affect program either in Thailand or in Thai marine regulations. the life boats to a number of world tiable for operators who consider better quality tourism demand. If Korea. However, the “Penguin” is a famous ship building companies, ordering more than five vessels. My there is any active tourism business semi-submarine which only requires such as Hyundai Heavy Industries company TLT has a plan for a pilot which is willing to introduce the Pen- What about the ROI? two meters depth of sea for opera- Co Ltd as well as Samsung Heavy candidate client to have a chance to guin, we believe it can contribute The ROI itself varies depending tion and has a depth-alarming Industries Co Ltd. test-operate the Penguin without more variety to tourism programs upon the scale of investment and sounder to prevent any damage Therefore, the technology ap- any other additional expenses except operation type. In the case that the from collision to the rocks and coral plied to the “Penguin” has been for the inland delivery costs. What ultimately led to the deci- operation has five boats, each run- under the sea. The vessel is pur- proven already in terms of safety sion to launch in Southeast Asia? ning for $100 per one hour use, for posely designed for slow speeds as and watertight [features] – its iron What is your impression so far Above all, here is the biggest mar- six hours a day. The daily income to conserve nature and to ensure frame structure inside the boat and about the marine industry in ket for this kind of product – will be $600 per boat. The rest of safety at the same time. its buoyancy in the water. Phuket and the region? especially in Thailand. One figure the calculation depends on fixed and Another key selling point of the I personally have been to the from the Ministry of Tourism [and variable costs of the boat operator, “Penguin” is that it is electric pow- Similan Islands for tourism twice Sports] declared that approximately but generally speaking, we project ered, and thus is a very eco-friendly Who is your primary target here and have talked with many other 24 million tourists came to visit Thai- that that the ROI can be made in product that does not cause pollu- in Phuket and neighboring prov- tourists. They said that the nature land in 2013. This makes it the 4th one year. – Phuket Gazette tion [from petrol emissions], either inces? was fantastic and had been much biggest tourist market in the world. in the seawater or in the air. The Penguin is ideal for boat op- more beautiful before being dam- This is the main reason I did not hesi- For more information or inquiries, call erators in Thailand whom have aged by the 2004 tsunami. tate to make the decision [to do Kyoosung Cho on 82-10-4374-3254 Please tell us more about the some concerns about how to dif- However, from another point of business here]. or email [email protected] Yetagun maintenance complete, Looking for a place to stay? natural gas delivery resumed THE annual maintenance in the See more classified ads at Yetagun gas field in Myanmar was completed on Monday (January www.phuketgazette.net 13), one day ahead of schedule, with nation-wide gas delivery re- suming shortly thereafter. According to Dr Pailin Chuchottaworn, President of PTT, the nation’s energy sector was able to generate enough elec- tricity during the temporary pipeline shutdown on December 31 last year. The energy conglomerate’s A PTT plant in Rayong. Photo: Love Krittaya head said that all consumers, in- down their unnecessary power- cluding the power, industrial and demanding activities in order to transportation sectors were not prevent power shortages during affected, and went on to thank all the Yetagun shutdown. sides for joining the energy Most natural gas sources in conservation campaign, which Thailand have been in service for significantly reduced energy con- quite a long time and it is neces- sumption during the gas field sary that they be maintained on maintenance shutdown. schedule, the president said, reaf- The company had earlier urged firming that PTT would do its various factories, government of- best to ensure an uninterrupted fices and other energy hungry and flow of gas supply to all corners energy related organizations to cut of Thailand. – NNT 18 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION January 18 - 24, 2014 Success of ban in enforcement THE Phuket Land Transport Office’s trial ban on bus and truck traffic to Patong via the infamous Phra Barami Road over Patong Hill is a good idea. (see page 1) However, lack of proper enforcement by responsible officials, especially Traffic Police units, has the potential to jeopardize suc- cess during the trial period – and in the long term, if the measure is adopted on a more permanent basis. The idea to ban trucks and buses heading westward over “Mt Mayhem” will certainly be costly and perceived as a ma- jor injustice and inconvenience by responsible business operators with proven safety records; such measures seldom sit well with victims who are forced to endure sanctions im- posed on them due to the negligence, recklessness or sheer stupidity of others. However, something must be done to stem the loss of life, in- juries and property damage that occur annually on the road, one of the most accident-prone sections of tarmac anywhere in the southern region. The ban, set to go into effect after a few weeks of public aware- ness campaigning, would likely improve not only safety, but also traffic flow over the hill. For every serious accident that has taken place there over the years, there have probably been at least 10 other incidents of breakdowns or stall-outs by underpowered or overladen trucks. Such instances increase the dangers on the already notoriously hazardous stretch and rapidly result in traf- Kamala Hill route not any better fic tailbacks that sometimes take hours to resolve. That said, none of the suggested “alternative” routes into Re: Gazette online, Phuket Only possible answer to both: Patong, especially the hilly coastal roads through Kamala and greenlights trial ban on buses over money makes the world go Karon, are particularly safe either. Authorities should carefully deadly Patong hill, January 10 around. compare the number of bus and truck accidents that take place “Bus drivers should use the Ricardo along those roads before and after the trial ban goes into effect, Kamala Hill road instead; it’s much Gazette forum in order to statistically determine whether the change is truly easier to navigate than the Patong Crimes of the rich justified – or is just making one area safer at the expense of Hill road,” said Vice Governor Protesters message Chamroen Tipayapongtada. others. Re: Gazette online, Murder fugi- If the trial ban is successfully implemented and adequately Obviously he isn’t aware of the is loud and clear almost daily accidents on that hill. tive in Phuket land dispute enforced, and these are indeed big “ifs”, those who will suffer surrenders to police, January 10 The road through Cherng Talay Re: Gazette online, Phuket faces most will undoubtedly be business supply trucks based over the “He started coming toward me, and Surin to Kamala is far too nar- 40 per cent drop in Chinese tour- hill in Muang District, home to many of the major warehouses so I went back to my car and got row in places and this will cause ist arrivals in January, January 9 on the island. Most will be desperate to avoid the time and ex- my gun,” said Supongdeth massive traffic jams, but at least The tourists don’t need any pense of travelling half way around the island to deliver goods to Vetchatam. the buses won’t be able to drive Thai message or help to “under- Patong, and this will likely introduce a fertile new avenue for That statement makes self de- too fast. stand the true situation” [of the official corruption. The last thing we need is to create an under- fence a bit of a stretch, legally, in Mister Ree political protests]. They have a ground “corruption toll road” until such time as authorities most jurisdictions. But coming Gazette forum very clear understanding of actually build a tunnel under the hill. from a well-connected land- what’s going on. All considered, however, we cautiously support the trial ban, owner in Phuket it might still sound Thailand has to accept the con- especially if it can be thoroughly and justly enforced. plausible. ...plan would spoil a sequences of the current political What really gets me is that in turmoil while the tourists explore lovely coastal road... Thailand well-heeled murder sus- other attractive countries. pects get bail on the spot, while Chiara Re: Gazette online, Phuket poor people rot in jail for months Gazette forum greenlights trial ban on buses over for picking mushrooms in the deadly Patong hill, January 10 wrong place. Oh, I think it would be a ter- Top Cat Tiger disco victory rible shame to see huge diesel Gazette forum coaches spewing black smoke Re: Gazette online, Tiger Disco and fumes along the beautiful, Would like some help trial over inferno deaths to start winding Kamala coastal road. next month, January 11 Nosey shedding pounds It’s kind of a victory that this Gazette forum case is even reaching court – it Re: Gazette online, Colorectal looked for a while like the owners Disease Institute opens at would wriggle free. ...and it doesn’t solve Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Janu- Now, for the victims and their the uphill problem ary 9 families, may justice be served. Bangkok Hospital should also Susan open a weight loss center. Many Kathu Re: Gazette online, Phuket people are waiting for this. greenlights trial ban on buses over Concern deadly Patong hill, January 10 Gazette forum Fix the cameras I still sense danger in this idea because some drivers have lost Re: Gazette online, Too fast to be control of the vehicles going up DSI too slow to act furious: Phuket speed cameras the hill. can’t keep up, January 15 They don’t downshift into a Re: Gazette online, Investigation I'm glad to know. This very lower gear in time for the engine against Phuket violent taxi sta- poor performance on the part of to catch up and then they roll tion postponed, January 10 our authorities needs to be ex- backwards, and that’s very dan- First question: why weren’t the posed. Phuket needs cameras that gerous for whoever is behind taxi drivers arrested or fined im- work. Anything less than that is them. mediately as this did not happen simply a waste of time and money Can a sign be put up before the for the first time? – and, in this case, of course, lives. Volume 21 Issue 3 hill to warn drivers to downshift? Second question: why does it Think about it. Ben take at least three months more be- Matt Henderson Gazette forum fore anything will start to happen? Gazette forum January 18 - 24, 2014 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Putting the brakes on tourist bike accidents

Paitoon Sillapavisut, 41, is a Nakorn Sri Thammarat native who graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University IN THE recent Seven Days of Kid-Friendly: Thalang Road every Sunday evening. Photo: Maciek Klimowicz Danger road-safety campaign, in Business Management. there were five road deaths in He has been the senior Phuket. Two of the people who manager of the Phuket Good time walking died were foreigners riding motorcycles. branch of Road Accident I READ the article written by Don Foreigners here are much more Victim Protection Co Ltd. Limnun-thaphisit in the Decem- likely to have accidents while ber 7 issue of the Gazette since 1998. By Jeremie Schatz riding motorbikes than driving Here, Mr Paitoon talks regarding the Lardyai walking cars. about what causes visitors street. However, I did so after Do you have an opinion to voice? There are several reasons for stumbling upon the event by Email [email protected] this, but the one I think is most to have motorcycle accidents on the island and suggests chance last weekend. within our control concerns the what measures should be taken to prevent them. I expected another of the ubiq- it into Phuket Town is correct, rental shops. They often only ask uitous Thai markets with fried this is a shame. for a passport and don’t insist on chicken, cheap knock-off goods Although Phuket is somewhat seeing a valid driver’s licence. along the road at every tourist spot submit all the necessary docu- and blaring dance music. What I of an anomaly in Thailand with it’s Authorities in Phuket should on the island, and at almost every ments, but need to fly home the discovered was a place with large expat population, high prices crack down on this practice and beach. following day. We can’t process much more character. and slightly diluted culture, in make sure that every rental shop Then, there is the mindset of the claims in one day. We need A plethora of small food stalls Phuket Town we can still feel the require a valid motorcycle driver’s tourists – they’re here to have a time to investigate the accident cooked up meat and vegetable beating heart and the cultural soul licence before renting out a bike. good time. Sometimes that means and make sure the motorcycle is skewers, Thai omelets and espe- of the island. The architecture, Neglecting to ask for a licence their common sense goes out the covered. This has caused fights cially tasty fresh spring rolls. people and food speak to a dis- is the first ingredient in a recipe window. They might have an between tourists and insurance There were some clothes and tinct history and exhibit a for disaster. It puts inexperienced “anything goes” attitude which company staff. other goods being hawked but character that cannot be experi- people into traffic they probably causes them to lose self-control, Drivers should keep in mind what I noticed was a much dif- enced within the confines of a don’t understand. The rules here and to lose the concern they nor- that if they are at fault, RVP won’t ferent mood altogether from other five-star resort. are bound to be different than the mally have for their safety and that cover damages, and they will likely weekend markets and fairs. Phuket Town and Lardyai walk- rules in their countries – for in- of others. have to pay for repairs out of their The colored lights illuminating ing street are an ideal alternative stance, at home they may drive They may drink and drive, and own pocket. the old architecture set a festive for vacationing families who want on the other side of the road. This they may get in a group and start Even if they manage to avoid tone, and it had a family-feel, with to escape the kid-unfriendliness of can cause confusion while driv- driving wildly, just for fun. accidents, foreigners without lots of kids running around hav- Patong’s party scene and raucous ing, especially when making turns. Even if they avoid hurting any- driving credentials may still get ing fun, screeching and howling nightlife and enjoy a hiatus from We have heavy traffic and a lot one during an accident, dealing in trouble with the law. If a with laughter. high decibels and scantily clad of people who drive at high with insurance issues could ruin policeman stops them, they Live musicians and street per- katoys. It’s quick work finding a speeds. This raises the risk of ac- their vacations. could be arrested, which would formers made it feel less like a place to park and there are a vari- cidents for inexperienced drivers Rental shops are required by not be a pleasant addition to their consumer event, and although ety of chic cafes and small pubs who are unfamiliar with our roads. law to insure each motorbike with vacation. there is plenty of shopping, it is a to take a load off, shoot the breeze And that’s not to mention the insurance called “Road Accident I want foreigners who rent place people are going just to hang with some locals and watch the many hills and curves which Victim Protection”, or RVP. It bikes without a license to remem- out and have a good time. world go by. cause accidents even among costs the rental shop 320 baht per ber that a split second can change The crowd was markedly Thai, I wholeheartedly agree with Mr people who are familiar with them. bike per year. RVP pays up to five their lives forever. What happens with a distinct lack of tourist Limnun-thaphisit that visitors to Another contributing factor to million baht per accident. in that short moment could cause hordes, which was surprising at Phuket are doing themselves a dis- foreigners’ accidents is the high One problem we have encoun- them to never go home to their this time of year. If Mr Limnun- service by hiding out under their number of rental shops here. tered with foreign claimants is time loved ones, or prevent someone thaphisit’s statistic that only one beach umbrellas and not explor- There are motorcycle rental shops constraints. For example, they else from going home to his. per cent of visitors to Phuket make ing the charms of Phuket Town.

Crabbing in Phuket Another popular spot for crab- bing is at Tri Trang Beach, which is between Patong Beach and Cops don’t need permission Is there anywhere on the island I Paradise Beach. can take my 3-year-old boy crab- I heard that police cannot stop ficer before stopping someone. As a result, we set up specific bing? I used to do it when I was A Phuket City Municipality of- people who are breaking the law Traffic police have the authority to checkpoints as ordered by com- young and think it would be en- ficer replies: unless they have an order from stop anyone who is riding without manding officers so that it is tertaining for him. We don’t A lot of people enjoy crabbing their commander. a helmet, running a red light and easier to stop and apprehend those necessarily need to catch crabs big and fishing at Saphan Hin, the pub- For example, if they have set so on, whether the offender is driv- drivers breaking the law. enough to eat, just to stick in a lic park in Phuket Town, when the up a checkpoint under order from ing through a checkpoint or not. bucket and put back. tide is out. their commander, they can pull However, the police have to Spencer Coleman Be sure to check for signs that people over for not wearing hel- consider their duty before appre- Phuket might prohibit fishing or crabbing mets, but if they are just out and hending suspects. For example, if in certain spots. about, and see someone without an officer is on traffic duty and Kaisorn Promsakha, Patong a helmet, they cannot ticket that stopping someone would nega- Municipality officer, replies: person. Is that true? tively affect the flow of traffic, People may catch crabs and Curious he can, instead, report the vehicle fish in areas not protected by law. Kathu registration plate number or the There are two popular spots for description of the driver and ve- crabbing near Patong: Kalim Beach Sarawut Meeboon, Thalang Po- hicle to another patrolling officer. and Tri Trang Beach. lice Traffic Deputy Inspector, Sometimes there are too few Kalim Beach has a rocky area Sarawut Meeboon replies: officers in a police box, making it of tidal pools where crabs and other Police have the authority to ap- difficult for them to stop offend- shellfish hide. Most people go crab- prehend people breaking the law ers. This is one reason why bing between 4pm and 6pm. any time. drivers may notice that police of- Be sure to check on the tides Police officers need not wait for ficers do not stop everyone who He can’t stop scofflaws, he’s got a before entering the area. an order from a commanding of- breaks a traffic law. job to do. Photo: Chutharat Plerin 20 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW (PIMEX)

Nakalina Furniture team (from left to right) Khun Pakin, Khun Tanipol and Khun Wilaiwan, enjoyed the Welcome Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut (2nd left) attended the opening ceremony of PIMEX, and was warmly welcomed by Cocktail Party. Gulu Lalvani (2nd from right), founder of Royal Phuket Marina.

TICC APERITIVO ITALIANO: THARN PRINTING VISIT GET TOGETHER The Thai-Italian Chamber of Com- merce marked its partnership with Seiwa Marine for PIMEX 2014 by hosting a cocktail party at Diamond Beach Club.

Giovanni Quaratesi (left), Secretary General of TICCC; GIacomo Mauri (right), President of TICC; and his friend Linda From left to right: Praveen Kaivikai, Tharn Printing; Jaruwan Phattarajariyakul, Graphic Dissart. Designer for the Phuket Gazette; Natthira Susangrat, General Manager of the Phuket Gazette; Somchai Srivutichan, CEO of Tharn Printing; Kitti Prueksachatrat, Tharn Printing.

Youngsters visiting Central Festival Phuket on Children's Day, last FACE PAINT FUN AT Saturday, lined up for balloons and face painting as free activities were CENTRAL FESTIVAL put on by staff and students from British International School Phuket.

A little baby (in a BISP shopping bag) A happy customer from BISP’s Central enjoying her balloon art from the BISP BISP Marketing Manager Kirsten Smallcombe with a recipient of her face-painting Festival face-painting activity. Central Festival booth on Children’s Day. handiwork on Children’s Day.

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Properties For Sale

FOR SALE SEA VIEW HOUSE IN THALANG 6 RAI LOVELY LAND POOL VILLA 1 bedroom apartment at New 2-storey house. 1km PA KLOK MISSION HEIGHTS Eden Resort Karon. Only 15 from the Heroine Monument. Quiet area, nice mountain 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bath- apartments in complex. Fully 400sqm, 4 bedrooms/rest view. Flat land, easy to build rooms, huge living room, furnished, gym and 20x5m rooms, big living room, big or for investment. 3 minutes large swimming pool, priced swimming pool. Tel: 087-882 kitchen, fully furnished. For to monument. Chanote title. 12 million baht or 15 million 9604. Email: artlpmj@yahoo. sale: 6.9 million baht. Rent: Priced for quick sale at only baht depending on your com 30,000 baht per month. For 3 million baht per rai. Tel: needs. Please call 076- more information, please call 081-894 5848 (English & 528024, 087-060 8400 (En- KARON BEACH LAND 095-767 6757 (English & Thai). Email: vass_t99@ya glish). Email: picharly@ FOR SALE Thai). Email: bank4xhd@ hoo.com gmail.com Sea view, 400sqm: 4.5 mil- gmail.com lion baht, 800sqm: 8.8 million baht. Tel: 082-538 5909 (Thai) RAWAI POOL CONDO PAY IN 12 YEARS Down 200,000 baht + 16,000 FISHERMANWAY baht per month, furnished, VILLA FOR SALE ready to live. Cash sale: 2 million baht, 1 bed, 1 bath, PATONG SEA VIEW, 350SQM kitchen, 12-car space, 200m STUDIO CONDO 11.9 MILLION BAHT to Rawai Beach pier. Tel: 084- 4 units only, 80% construc- 242 8914. Email: rawai4@ Cozy, fully furnished, 50 tion progress done. Tel: 087- yahoo.com sqm, 10th floor, sea view. 3.5 million baht. Tel: 097-183 465 8883 (English & Thai), 7552 (English). Email: molly 089-724 6026 (English & PRIVATE POOL VILLA [email protected] Thai). Email: info@mindpro FOR SALE IN RAWAI perties.net For further de- 2-storey pool villa with 3-bedroom private pool villa tails, please see our web- in quiet tropical environment, KARON BEACH HOUSE separate big guest bun- FOR SALE site at www.mindproperties. located few minutes away net/Sea_View_House_For galow and carport on Or long-term rent, beautiful from Rawai Beachfront. _Sale_at_Cape_Panwa_Phu 1,293sqm of land. Living sea view, 2 bedrooms, 2 space villa = 270sqm, Ensuite bathrooms, private ket_ PKET002-Property.htm carport, 6x3m swimming bathrooms. 8.5 million baht. with partial built-in Tel: 082-538 5909 teakwood furniture. pool. Start from 7.9 million Price: 12.5 million baht. baht. Tel: 080-789 4500 (En- CHEAP LAND Tel: 091-245 7809 (En- glish & French). Email: sales 2 RAWAI POOL VILLAS FOR SALE glish & Thai). Email: @phuketpondockvilla.com PAY IN 25 YEARS Close to Phuket Interna- [email protected] Website: www.phuketpon Freehold, 1 million baht down tional Airport. 4 rai, dockvilla.com + 35,000 baht monthly. Cash Chanote title. 3.8 million sale: 7.5 million baht, each baht per rai. For more in- villa has 5/6 beds, 5/6 baths, formation, please call 300m to Rawai Beach pier. 081-868 7676. Email: HOUSE IN Tel: 084-242 8914. Email: [email protected] VILLA DOWROONG URGENT SALE - [email protected] Phuket Town. 3 beds, 3 baths, MODERN VILLA 47sq wah. Tel: 089-909 2771

PRIVATE THAI- BALINESE POOL VILLA FOR SALE IN RAWAI 3-bedrooms private Thai- Balinese pool villa in quiet tropical environment. Few minutes away from Rawai A spacious family home Beachfront, ensuite bath- in Boat Lagoon, modern rooms, private carport (2 contemporary, 4+1 bed- cars), large terraces, 8x4m rooms, 4 baths, large din- swimming pool, living area: ing area, fully furnished, 269sqm, land: 696sqm. 616sqm. For more infor- Chanote. Price: 11 million mation, please call 076- baht. Tel: 080-789 4500 (En- 238948. Email: sale@ glish & French). Email: chris phuketpropertytrip.com [email protected]

SEAVIEW VILLA 650sqm. 4 bedrooms, pool, near BIS. 38 million baht. Email: [email protected]

LAND FOR SALE

Khok Kloy. 8.5 rai land, Chanote title. 2km from Sarasin Bridge. 1km from Beach. Road access and power supply. Recently measured by government. Only 850,000 baht per rai. Please contact Paew: 089- 972 5378 (English&Thai), Tin: 089-288 4537 (Eng- lish&Thai) January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Properties For Sale

LAND NEAR KATA BEAUTIFUL CENTER THIDA HOUSE 27MB LAND CHANOTE POOL VILLA CHEAP LAND & Great location, road access, PHUKET Big shady lot near beach. HOUSE FOR SALE 5 minutes to Kata Beach and 1 to 5 rai, Sakoo, 10 15m pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 main road, 1,450sqm with minutes south from air- bathrooms, office, furnished title deed. Contact Lychee. port. 5 minutes to beach. quality, freehold, secure. Tel: Tel: 081-891 3048 3.5 million baht per rai. 076-388236, 089-727 5407 Tel: 087-076 6016. (English). Email: cosmo HABITOWN Email: kanchanajit09@ [email protected] www. KOH KAEW gmail.com villa-sale-phuket.com For sale. 115sqm, 3 bed- Thai-style modern town- rooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 air- house with land. Size: HOUSE FOR SALE The land of 35 rai and AT NAI YANG cons, includes built-in furni- 10.50m x 10.85m. 2 bed- NEW CONDO: URGENT a house with aircon, 2 ture, 2 floors. Resale down rooms, 2 bathrooms with SALE/RENT House with swimming pool bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 150,000 baht. Tel: 089-772 living room, dining room, for sale at Nai Yang Beach, and kitchen at Tambon 7012. Email: gyb_giff@ya kitchen and car park. near Phuket Airport. 3 bed- Bornok, Prachuap Khiri hoo.com Single house on land size: rooms, 3 toilets. 3.95 million Khan, 20km from Pra- 15m by 10.85m. 2 bed- baht. Tel: 089-215 2177 (En- chuap Khiri Khan town. NAI HARN rooms, 2 bathrooms with glish & Thai). Email: tippa The land is 1.3km from UNIQUE THAI STYLE living room, dining area/ [email protected] Petchkasem Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - 1km kitchen, terrace and car Price is only 10 million to Nai Harn Beach. 6.9 million park. Soi Mountain View LAND FOR SALE baht. Nor Sor 3 title baht. Tel: 081-081 9875 (English Kathu Waterfall. Tel: 081- 1 rai + 81sq wah, 192sqm, deed. Please call 086- Special price, modern LAND NEAR & Thai). Email: soundofmusic 535 7585, 084-119 4262 Rawai, Soi Salika. Ready to 615 9719 style, 30sqm, 1 bedroom, MISSION HILLS [email protected] For further de- build. Tel: 089-645 5049 tails, please see our drop box at 1 living room, 1 pantry. In Kathu, 3km to Patong. www.dropbox.com/sh/ixn BURASIRI HOUSE 53lu67undl4e/uEaXCFm_I5 HABITIA KOH KAEW Full set of built-in furniture. Ready to move in! Contact Selling down payment, 2 HOUSE IN PHUKET Ya. Tel: 081-797 5138 floors, 3 bedrooms. 300,000 VILLA 5 FOR SALE LAND & HOUSE baht only. Contact Wah. Tel: FOR SALE 086-267 5262 Location: Phanom Dis- NICE KAMALA HOUSE FOR SALE Pa Khlok. 2 rai 32sq wah, trict, Surat Thani, near CONDO AT Khao Sok National Park. Kamala freehold house with 60m wide. Chanote. Located land. Only 1.2km to beach. on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- RATCHAPORN PLACE - Land: 120 rai + rubber This house has very nice Muang Mai Rd. 11 km from plantation, 8 years old. 6 Modern style, Sino-Por- 560sqm land, good for swim- Heroines' Monument. Price: million baht. tuguese, area: 36.50sq ming pool or another apart- 7.8 million baht. Tel: 089-472 wah with 118sqm living ment for rental. 6.9 million 9118. Email: honda.1437@ 46sq wah, 3 bedrooms, space approx. 3 bed- baht. Negotiable. Contact Mr. hotmail.com 2 bathrooms, 3 aircons, rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 Lewis. Call for viewing now. furnished, car park. Only car park. Sale down pay- Tel: 089-497 4445 (English), 3.5 million baht. Tel: ment 500,000 baht. Tel: 081-787 7675 089-394 2981 (English & CHERNG TALAY 087-270 9093 Thai). For further details, LAND PLOTS In Kathu for sale or rent. please see our website at 3,750 baht per square meter. Near Phuket Country www.thailandsold.com PRIVATE SALE OF Tel: 086-950 2707, +32-49-329 Club Golf Course. 36sqm QUICK SALE! HALF A RAI 7948 (English & Thai). Email: furnished, aircon. 1 bed- - House: 1-rai area, fur- [email protected] room. Sale: 1.75 million nished, 2 bedrooms, 2 Ao Makham. Land is located 30 RAI IN TOWN opposite Port of Phuket and Website: www.zoutdesk.nl/ baht. Rent: 13,000 baht aircons. 1.9 million baht. Flat land near Dowroong per month with 1-year Please call 081-667 next to Bel Air Cape Panwa School in Phuket Town. Resort. 4.2 million. Tel: 081- PATONG HOUSE contract. Common area 1637, 082-539 6433 Tel: 081-691 2526 included. Tel: 089-472 891 5932, 089-035 6702 Sea, hill and city views 9118 house, plus three separate apartments for rent. Total 360sqm. 7.65 million baht. Luxury pool villa, Nai Tel: 081-824 1385 (English). Classified Advertisements Harn, 3/4 bedrooms, is- Email: jbiwo@csloxinfo. 2BR, 7TH FLOOR, land views. 7.8 million Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. com LAKE VIEW CONDO 2-bedroom corner unit baht. No offers.Tel: 089- Then hand it to any of our agents. 593 0986 2 RAI LAND MAI KHAO (59.64sqm). Never occu- pied, furnished, sunny, 350m to beach, situated 70m new condo, built by one |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) off Soi Mai Khao 7, flat coco- of Thailand’s most es- THE SANDS, NAI HARN nut land, fully developed. 6.25 tablished quality devel- 2-bed unit, ground floor. 150 million baht per rai. Tel: 086- opers. Top construction sqm. A bargain at 6.6 million |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 954 7517 (English). Email: and after-sale service baht. Tel: 089-652 1951. Email: [email protected] and management. Con- [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| venient to shopping, ser- vices, and main travel routes for the profes- CONDO IN |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| sional and leisurely life- SUPALAI PARK style. Be at ease in your uniquely located and el- evated view, modern |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| and convenient lifestyle home. This unit is a spe- cial corner unit with lake & mountain views, added |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| privacy, modern ameni- ties, pool, fitness, CCTV, Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 140 baht, gated community and For sale. Near Sengho rental management ser- Bookstore in Phuket with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. vices. Priced to sell at Town. Studio, 30sqm, All advertising must be paid for in advance. 3.8 million baht. Tel: 087- floor 15, sea view, aircon, 276 1225 (English), 081- furnished. Price: 1.55 mil- Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. 692 7397 (English & lion baht. Ready to move Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. Thai). Email: patong15 in. For more info call 089- @gmail.com 472 9118 24 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

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RAWAI POOL STUDIO LOVELY APARTMENTS 2-BEDROOM BEACH 1,000 baht per day, 25,000 FOR RENT FOR RENT APARTMENTS FULLY FURNISHED PARADISE baht per month. Available Please visit our website at RAWAI / NAI HARN 3 minutes walk from Nai HOUSE FOR RENT for 1,2,3,4,5 bed. Private http://pukeyomefc2.web. Harn Beach, spacious, large 1-3 bedrooms, Chalong Studio, each has bedroom, fc2.com/phuketcondorent. gardens and shared pool. area. Start from 10,000 bathroom, aircon, LED TV, htm Email: chrispalmer56@ Email: resortgm@gmail. baht per month. Tel: 081- desk, fridge, kitchen, pool, gmail.com com 892 4311. For further de- parking. 200m to Rawai tails, please see our Beach pier. Tel: 084-242 VILLA WITH POOL CONVENIENT STUDIO website at http://palai 8914. Email: rawai4@yahoo. FOR RENT OR SALE 33SQM green.weebly.com com 260sqm, 4 bedrooms in quiet 33sqm studio/apartment, fur- area. 400sqm yard with 5x8m nished, kitchen, 10 minutes 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- SEA VIEW CONDO IN pool. Fully furnished and to Central. 6,000 baht per NEW FURNISHED rooms, pool villa, very PATONG BEACH equipped. 55,000 baht per month. Email: paulistathai@ 3-BED VILLA quiet, western standard, 1 to 2 bedroom serviced month. Tel: 087-921 4260. hotmail.com Brand-new, fully furnished, aircon, WiFi. Tel: 083- apartments for rent on daily/ Email: [email protected] modern 3-bed/3.5-bath villa 395 5330 (English), +41- monthly/yearly basis and Vassana Residence and with private garden and swim- Palm Breeze Resort. 07-9661 4061. Email: c. sale also. Book now. Please ming pool. (5 minutes to Ao spleiss@robert-spleiss. call 081-797 7199, 086-683 PATONG TOWER Low season prices start- GORGEOUS CONDO Po Grand Marina and Mis- ch Please visit our web- 07 86. Email: highstylecon ing at 30,000 baht per sion Hills Golf Course). Tel: Beautiful Patong Tower month for long-term rent. site at www.naiharn-villa. [email protected] 081-893 5270, 093-014 5072 com Beach Condo with stunning Sea view rooftop deck (English & Thai), 081-893 280-degree panoramic views and bar over looking the 5270 (English & Thai). Email: CONDO AT of the ocean, mountains and Andaman Sea. 2 bed- [email protected] For RATCHAPORN PLACE town. Large outdoor patio rooms, 2 bathrooms. further details, please visit and wrap-around balcony. LCD TV in every room, SINGLE HOUSE the website: http://phuket FOR RENT / SALE Completely renovated, inter- washing machine in ev- renthouse.com/10296/show net and washing machine. ery apartment, swim- case Available from 21 March, ming pool. 160sqm in 2014. Email: PatongTower size, free WiFi. Tel: 087- [email protected] For fur- 882 9604. Email: artlpmj LUXURY VILLAS ther details, please see our @yahoo.com FOR RENT KAMALA website at www.Patong TowerRental.com 2 villas in modern style, one of 3 bedrooms and In Kathu for rent or sale. STUNNING KATA one of 2 bedrooms, pri- Near Phuket Country PRIVATE THAI- BEACH VIEW vate swimming pool, big In Thanapa Park View vil- Club Golf Course. 36 BALINESE POOL VILLA Kata Beach villa, furnished, garden, jacuzzi. Contact lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq sqm, furnished, aircon. 1 FOR RENT IN RAWAI 3 beds, 3 baths. 70,000 baht Francesco. Tel: 085-790 wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bedroom. Rent: 13,000 3-bedrooms private Thai Ba- per month, long term. Tel: 7816. Email: francesco bathrooms, a kitchen, a baht per month with 1- linese pool villa in quiet tropi- 081-003 6902. Email: con [email protected] See carpark and a garden. year contract, common cal environment. Few min- [email protected] Please visit our website at www.villa Rent: 11,000 baht per area included. Sale: 1.75 utes away from Rawai Beach our website at www.villaca cheloni.com month. Sale: 2 million million baht. Tel: 089-472 front. Fully furnished, ensuite tasia.com baht. Contact owner. Tel: 9118 bathrooms, private carport (2 089-615 9719. Email: cars), large terraces, 8x4m COMFORT [email protected] swimming pool. Long-term BUNGALOW HOUSE PHUKET VILLA 5 NICE HOUSE rental. Available now. Tel: 080- 75sqm, long-term rental: KATA OCEAN VIEW FOR RENT CHALONG 789 4500 (English & French). 10,000 baht per month, 2- CONDO WALK TO KATA BEACH 400sqm, furnished, 3 bed- Email: christophe.soula@ room furnished, complete Fully furnished, seaview 2 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, rooms, 2 bathrooms, Euro- hotmail.fr household, big veranda with and non-seaview apart- furnished, new home. 500m pean kitchen, 4 aircons, tropical garden, pool, acqui- ments, available for to beach. Available 18 Janu- swimming pool, jacuzzi. RAWAI BEACH CONDO sition, available 10 March long-term rent. From ary 2014. 30,000 baht per Rent: 20,000 baht. Sale: 4.9 1 bedroom. Mountain view 2014. Please call 080-697 19,000 to 40,000 baht month. Tel: 081-472 1010 million baht. Tel: 082-809 balcony. 8,500 baht per 4629 (English). Email: h.lief per month. Located on (English & Thai) or send 2873 (English & Thai) month. Tel: 086-057 7714 [email protected] Kata Hill. Tel: 076-330 email to kahunadan@hot 641. www.oceanic-glo mail.com bal.com SEAVIEW POOL VILLA 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, stunning ocean-facing prop- HOUSE AT erty. 15 minutes to BIS/PIA SAI YUAN schools. Cape Yamu. Rent: 80,000 baht per month. Tel: Comes with 3 bedrooms, 086-279 6283 2 bathrooms, 4 aircons, big living area. No fur- nished, build-in kitchen COZY HOUSE NEAR and car park. Locate be- NAI HARN hind Kajonkiet School on Chao Fa West Road, just only 5 minutes to Central Festival. Available in January 2014. For short or long term rent. Please call to see and have more information: 087-270 9093 A high-grade built house, furnished and conveniently located minutes from Ra- BEAUTIFUL CONDO wai and Nai Harn Beach- FOR RENT es. 2 spacious bedrooms 1 bedroom, 65sqm, nicely with ensuite bathrooms. 1 furnished, balcony with golf guest toilet, aircons, large course view. Rent: 10,000 living-dining room, tele- Fully furnished. 60,000 baht per month. Sale: 1.9 phone line with ADSL, free baht per month. 3-month million baht. Phuket Country water supply and garbage deposit. Tel: 081-6930935. Club. For more information, removal service. 22,000 Email: phuketaccount@ please contact Ole. Tel: 085- baht per month. Tel: 087- hotmail.com 795 4741. Email: oleanda 383 0936 [email protected] January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

5 BEDROOMS Property Property Accommodation ON BOAT Accommodation Household Services Services Available 5 bedrooms, fully furnished, Wanted Help aircons, private and closest Wanted to nature. Email: rachai.mon HOTEL/CONDO ROOM FOR [email protected] ELDERCARE MANAGEMENT VILLA WITH Man with poor vision/hearing Asset management + pre- HOSPITALITY RENT@SURIN BEACH PRIVATE POOL One bedroom, 44sqm, fully ORCHID KATHU needs someone to do light opening services by experi- MANAGEMENT We are looking for a 2-bed- furnished, 5 mins to Surin HEIGHTS housekeeping. Must speak enced hoteliers. Email: resort And rental/marketing man- room villa with private pool Beach. Tel: 083-060 7475 Serviced apartment. Studio, 1 some English. Full or part time. [email protected] agement for resorts, condos, fon Phuket Island. South- (English & Thai). Email: porn bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Tel: 080-520 5087 (English), villas, estates by experienced west preferred. +41-79-651 hoteliers. Email: resortgm [email protected] rooms, rooftop pool, free WiFi. 081-085 0801 (English & Thai). HOME RENOVATION 3602 (English). Email: Fax : +1-413-622 2635. Emai: We provide services: home @gmail.com Tel: 076-203208, 081-892 0038. orca_67@hi speed.ch [email protected] and pool renovation, sauna For further details, please see BOUTIQUE ROOM our website at www.orchid and steam room construc- FOR RENT tion. Tel: 084-191 1288. For Property kathuheights-phuket.com 1 bedroom, fully furnished, Household further details, please see Wanted safe, cozy area. Tel: 089-668 Holiday our website at www.home THE NCHANTRA Items 3639 (English & Thai). Email: POOL SUITE Homes & renovationphuket.com [email protected] For 1-3 bedroom private pool Villa Rentals WE WANT TO RENT A further details, please see our suites for sale and rent. Tel: BUILDER CAN RESORT website at www.BaanPhitakTa SHELVES, DESK & 076-510011, 081-979 7306 WORK NOW Phuket, preferably Kata or weep.com KIDS' BED Fax: 076- 614101. Email: 2- BEDROOM BEACH Home construction, repairs, Patong, but open to all ideas. APARTMENTS Selling dark brown shelves renovations at fixed prices. Tel: [email protected] Experienced hoteliers. Email: 3 minutes walk from Nai Harn from Index, one office desk, a 081-892 8526 (Khun Peter). More information, please see [email protected] NAI HARN BUNGALOW Beach, spacious, large gar- kids' bed and more. Very For further details, please see our website at www.nchantra Nice bungalow for long-term rent, dens and shared pool. Email: cheap. Tel: 086-025 0604 our website at www.phuket- poolsuite.com IN KATA, KARON, quiet location, fully furnished, 2 [email protected] (English) . Email: hcumber besthomes.com PATONG beds, 2 baths, aircon/fans, cable [email protected] Experienced hoteliers provide TV, WiFi internet. 15,000 baht KATA NEW SEA VIEW NAI HARN BEACH 4- PROPERTY property management (with per month. Tel: 087-891 7408, APARTMENT MANAGEMENT BED CONDOS own maintenance staff) and 087-292 5309 (English & Thai). New 1 and 2-bedroom apart- Large renovated condo, can Household Experienced property manag- effective rental services. Email: gillies18567@hotmail. ments. Long and short ers (hoteliers) are seeking ad- sleep 8 pax. Rooftop terrace, Email: [email protected] com terms. Sea view, huge bal- garden front. Beach 3 minutes Services ditional properties to manage cony, TV panels, WiFi, free and/or rent. Own maintenance walk. Email: resortgm@gmail. VILLA/GUESTHOUSE/ parking. Sea view, pools, com staff, dedicated marketing gym, expensive furniture in- manager. Email: resortgm HOTEL WANTED PRIVATE POOL PHUKET HOME For purchase or rent long term: VILLA side. Email: osa.com@ VACATION RENTALS MAINTENANCE @gmail.com me.com The best choice for 15-40 rooms, no more than a 30- 3-bedroom private pool KATA BEACH Renovations, house repairs, living! For further details, PDS PHUKET DRAIN minute drive from Patong. Must villa located minutes painters, tilers, electricians, please see our website at Superb 1, 2 & 3 bed apart- SPECIALIST be in a quiet location and have a from the famed Laguna ments, holiday rent at Kata plumbers, carpenters, built-in sea view from at least 30% of the http://cooolrent.com At Phuket drain specialists, we area. Tel: 084-842 2262 Beach. Email: resortgm@ construction. Fluent English- rooms. Tel: +41-79-289 1259. can guarantee that you will re- (English & Thai). Email: gmail.com speaking boss. Free quotes Email: hotel.phuket.wanted ceive a quick and efficient service lita.hine@ hotmail.com given. Tel: 084-193 5124. @gmail.com SEA VIEW 3-BED for everything from blocked drains VILLA, PATONG PRIVATE POOL VILLA Email: phukethomemainte FOR RENT IN RAWAI [email protected] to drain repairs to pipe replace- Luxury villa of character APARTMENT / HOUSE POOL VILLA 3-bedrooms private pool villa in ment. 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DANISH STAFF DETOX STAFF WANTED Thai national: experienced Danish speaking, 20-30 years detox consultant, OR we can old, Send your CV and photo to train you in detox. Must [email protected] speak and write English.Tel: 3 WAITRESSES FOR KARON CLIFF 085-783 0141.Email: info@ RESTAURANT Hostess, maid, engineer, waiter, phuketfit.com Three English-speaking wait- and kitchen staff wanted. Tel: VILLA MANAGER resses wanted for restaurant. 087-265 6089. (LIVE IN) Thai nationals Only. Tel: 081- Manager of house team, House SALES ASSISTANT 270 9772. Email: liam@ OFFICE ASSISTANT keeper, Food & Bever age, Re- (RETAIL) Thai national, female, 25-40 phuketfit.com pairs. Excellent speak English, To assist customers in finding years old, self-motivated and leadership, service minded skills. items, provide excellent cus- attention to details, enthusi- Own car. Tel: 087-881 0003. tomer service at all times and WEBMASTER/ asm for learning new things, Send CV to hr@ luxuryvillasand build good guest relations. GRAPHIC/IT WORKER good communication skills in homes.com Good spoken English and Knowledge in photo and video English and good computer pleasant personality is a and good English skills re- literacy (Microsoft Office). must. Base salary 20,000 baht quired. Thai national only. Tel: Tel: 076-613680, 087-267 EUROPEAN + commissions. Please send 086-690 0444. Please con- 3747 (English). Fax: 076- CHEF HIRE your resume to nina@tiger tact rico@princessyachts 613680. Send CV to helena muaythai.com thailand.com @phuketabc.com Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa is looking for chef, sous chefs, bartenders, and service staff. We want both full time and part time. Good salary with work per- mit. Tel: 081-905 8353. Please call or send email to hrbangtao@oceanresort group.net

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LOOKING FOR MANAGER Thai national with good En- glish. Salary 15,000 baht. Tel: 089-870 2796.

MECHANICS Looking for qualified mechan- ics for project on a yacht. Email: boatcrewwanted@g mail.com

LAGUNA BAR HIRES (THAI) Manager, bartender, cashier and sexy ladies, staff must speak English. Tel: 090-652 5610.

GERMAN CC NEEDS STAFF We are seeking German- speaking people to work as a Call Agents, part and full time in our home office. Please contact us for further informa- tion. Send mail to: job@ callcenteragent.at

REAL ESTATE OFFICE STAFF Siam Real Estate are opening new office in Laguna and re- quire Thai staff with good En- glish, computer and admin skills. Salary + commissions. Tel: 076-288908. Send CV to [email protected] For further details, please see our website at www.siam realestate.com

BRANCH MANAGER ISS Facility Services require YACHT STEWARDESS Branch Managers for 2 new THAI EMPLOYEE - locations in Had Yai and Koh Thai national, 2 females, good OFFICE JOB Samui. Preferred applicants English, salary+tips. Tel: 087- Want an interesting job? are English-speaking Thai na- 384 2743.T Email: info@yacht- New internet firm needs an tionals, degree educated with charter-thailand.com employee, 20-35 years old, previous experience in prop- very good English and PC. erty or hotel management. THAI COOK WANTED SENIOR & JUNIOR STAFF FOR GUEST RELATIONS CV in English only. Tel: 076- Excellent salary and benefits Thai food+European snacks. To COOK RESTAURANT English, Korean or Russian 322663, 090-070 9633 (En- on offer. Tel: 076-610315, 081- work cafe bar Karon Beach, To assist Head Cook in Chief cook, cook helper, speaker+service mind. Sal- glish & Thai). Email: massi 958 6879. Email: scott.d must be able to speak reason- maintaining a successful bartender, waitress, good ary 12,000-20,000. Dormi- [email protected] @th.issworld.com able English. Tel: 081-891 9461. and profitable F&B Depart- salary, Thai national. Tel: tory avail. Tel: 085-184 9659 ment - Degree in F&B 081-116 1245 (English). (English), 085-184 9682 Management or related (English). Email: tiffany.1 degree, trained in tradi- [email protected] tional Thai and Western COPYWRITER foods. Thai national, fluent Siam Real Estate urgently re- in English. Starting salary quire an experienced English- EUROPEAN KITCHEN 14,000 to 17,000 baht per speaking copywriter to write CHEF month plus service charge. property listings. Can work from Experience in European, Position available now. Tel: home in own time. Training Mediterranean cuisine. Look- 086-6041 333 (English). given. Average listings: 60 per ing for job here in Phuket. Tel: Please send CV to gm month. Good commissions 097-041 9481. Please call or @ccshideaway.com paid. Tel: 076-288908. Email: send email to klaus.jkalisch richard@ siamrealestate.com @yahoo.com SALES EXEC ISS Facility Services require CAFE & BAR STAFF sales executives for our CALL CENTER WANTED Phuket and Had Yai offices. Newly established. Call Bartender, waiters and wait- Applicants are English-speak- Center (outbound) in resses, receptionist, guest re- ing Thai Nationals who have Chiang Mai looking for lations, and bar supervisor previous sales experience, Dutch, French, German needed. Thai nationality only. their own car and are available speaking Agents WP+ Salary 15,000-30,000 plus to travel to nearby provinces. Visa provided after trial pe- good benefits. Tel: 085-184 Retaining salary and generous riod for relocations. Room 9682 (English), 085-184 9659 sales commissions offered. provided in first month. In- (English).Email: recruit@ TeL: 076-610315, 081-694 terested applicant, please chamberofsecrets.com For 9088 (English & Thai), 081- apply with CV at jobs@ further details, please see our 958 6879 (English). Email: cmmd-intl.com website at http://chamberof [email protected] secrets.com

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Bulletins Bar & Business Opportunities Restaurant Equipment INVEST IN SWISS SPORTS BAR STOCKS Lively and trendy, pool table, RESTAURANT JARANYA HOTEL The best Swiss stock fund 3 flat screen TVs, 2 bed- IN KAMALA BEACH FOR SALE SMART RGBW LED for small and mid caps. Per- rooms at rear, cheap rent, Fully equipped kitchen, LIGHTING formance 2012+24%, 2013+ website. Please call 084-840 inside air-con dining If you are not 100% satisfied 30% in Swiss-France. www. 0704. Email: nm.window area, outside dining with the lights in your bar or swiss activealpha.ch or con- cleaning @hotmail.co.uk area, bar, charcoal BBQ restaurant, then upgrade tact Niklaus Siegrist. Tel: 089- station and a wood-fired now to the newest and 291 5437 (English& Ger- pizza oven. The cozy, RESTAURANT elegant design is very smartest wireless RGBW man). Email: niklaus.siegrist FOR SALE LED lighting system in just inviting for customers. @invest-partners.ch Area 3,800sqm with twin minutes. Then control bright- Google for Grill Bill Ka- house, good lease, low rent, ness and colors with a re- mala! Tel: 081-089 0543. main Rawai Road. Sale: 1.3 mote or Smart Phone! Tel: Email: iii_sunny_iii@ HOUSE + BUSINESS million baht. Please call 089- 085-292 3170, 089-415 yahoo.com 646 7176 1217. Email: smartalarmco [email protected] For further details, please see our BOUTIQUE MASSAGE BRING GROUP website at www.webstore. SHOP FOR SALE TO MY SPA! Patong. Located Nanai 4-floor, 61 guest rooms, smartalarm.co.th/RF_LED_ World-class spa for big group 640sqm, includes fully Lighting/cat1796909_217 Road. 7 beds. Fully stocked. in Boat Lagoon. Big commis- Equipped with high-end fur- equipped restaurant, 5 4535.aspx sion. Contact Waree Spa. minutes from Patong niture. Well presented. Rent: Tel: 081-569 1661 20,000 baht per month. Re- Beach and Bangla Road. luctant sale: 350,000 baht. Price: 110 million baht BQ116 ICE CREAM negotiable. Tel: 086-268 MACHINE Call 087-073 4233 or email: For sale. Tired of the traf- NEW 3963 Soft ice cream machine, [email protected]. DISCOTHEQUE fic and high prices of Pics available. never used, still packed. Phuket? Or just want a BANGLA PATONG BQ116. Production ca- weekend getaway? I For rent, 500 seats, BAR FOR SALE pacity: 10-14kg per hour HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE/ complete, ready to open. have built in Farang spec VILLA WANTED Good opportunity, Patong LOST / MISSING (14-20 l/h). Cups per hour and style, a beautiful re- Please call 081-895 For purchase or rent long Beach, seaview, fully equip- PERSONS (60g per cup): 160-230. treat, a main house with 7597. Email: info@phu term: 12-40 rooms, no more ped, 4 big screen TVs, 30 For sale at 1/3 of its 2 big garages, a guest- ket-besthomes.com than a 30-minute drive from seats, software cashier, cost. 49,000 baht. Tel: house with garage, a Patong. Must be in a quiet popular location.Tel: 093-698 082-414 0600. Email: bungalow and a 900sqm location and have a sea view 1921 (English), 087-205 [email protected] exercise gym. It all rests RESTAURANT from at least 30% of the 2566 (Thai). Fax: 093-698 on 24 rai and is currently FOR SALE rooms. Tel: +41-07-9289 1921. Email: jeromearmand a working shrimp farm, Kata Beach, fully equipped 1259. Email: hotel.phuket. [email protected] COFFEE & GELATO but could be used for indoor/outdoor area, very [email protected] For sale. 2 group coffee ma- many purposes, located beautiful, 3 million baht. chine and grinder, 7 gelato 2 hours north of the is- Email: phuket8757@gmail. OPEN YOUR OWN Looking for Alex Giles PARTY STORE & Patcharee Goontee- showcases and 16 pans, 2 land. 12 million baht, this com gelato makers / pastueri- price will not last long, the RESORT High profit potential. Com- ganock (Cherie). Last FOR LEASE known residence was sers, 2 kitchen cabinets, all houses are worth more pletely turnkey. Easy to run. Rawai. Tel: 076-384267, in new condition, only 12 than 12 million baht. Tel: BUSINESS SALE Proven 20-year biz model. 085-444 7474 (English & months old. Please call 087- 081-728 8269 or email to Money making company Full training provided. Tel: Thai) 894 1384. Email: milnelaur2 [email protected] of waterprofing, thermal 082-989 8280. Email: Funtas @aol.com insulation, construction [email protected] chemicals, electrical ma- terials and lights etc. For 2 BARS FOR SALE sale. Please call 081-893 Bangla Road, Patong, 3 5717 years lease. 2.5 million baht In the heart of Patong. 20 and 4.7 million baht. For rooms well furnished, more information, please call fully operational with very INCREDIBLE PROJECT 087-184 6739. good occupancy rates. INVESTMENT 6-year lease for 6 million Luxury project for sale. 50% baht + rental fee 150,000 process done. Only 5 million DUMPING baht per month. For more baht. For more information, Soil, sand, construction, information, please call please call 080-891 1611. debris. Please call 081- 088-765 0165 Email: aopoproject@gmail. 893 5717 com January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

Business Products & Services Club Miscellaneous For Sale Memberships COWBOY SHOW NEW CARDIO TENNIS Available The art of the western cow- WORLDWIDE Ditch the gym, grab your boy rope tricks. For more in- AIR TICKETS racket. Non stop 60-minute formation, please call 084- Our service is for domes- fun workout with music. PHUKET 447 5257 or send email to tic and international flight Only 300 baht per person. COUNTRY CLUB mikeroper2003@hotmail. tickets. Open daily from Lessons hitups also avail- Family life membership com 8.30am to 9pm. Delivery able. For more information, 500,000 baht. Will split trans- service. For more infor- please call 090-706 6674, fer fee. Tel: 081-750 1064 40FT SEA CONTAINER mation, please call 081- 090-071 7163. Your court or (English). Email: tomultma 537 2655, 085-571 4489 For sale: secondhand sea ours. Please visit our website [email protected] container 40ft. I can send a at www.tennisjuniorpro.com photo. Please contact Rob BLUE CANYON GC for more information. Tel: TRANSLATION CENTER HOTEL BOOKING LIST MEMBERSHIP 084-744 4648 (English). PHUKET SERVICE 10 year individual member- Email: [email protected] We translate all documents Hotel registration and moni- ship for sale. 350,000 baht. from and into English, Span- toring on Agoda, Sawadee For more information, please WHEATGRASS JUICE ish, French, German, Italian, and Booking. com Tel: 083- call 087-088 2665 (English). Chinese, Arabic, Russian Lumpoons Coffee House. At 394 5863. Email: tperke@ Email: robin_briars@yahoo. and Thai. For more informa- Chalong. Please call 081- googlemail.com co.uk tion, please call 076-296029, 476 5808 089-203 9270 (English & Education SOLAR PANELS Thai). Email: aood16@hot STRESSED OVER BLUE CANYON G.C.C. Good condition. Used, MASSAGE THERAPY mail.com PARTIES? Family golf share for sale: 30 baht per watt. As- AT YOUR PLACE Plan your party for all your 780,000 baht. Free transfer. HOME SCHOOLING sorted from 900 baht. Thai traditional massage: supplies at Party Always. Please call 076-284428, Home schooling your 6-9 Email: catcha123@g 500 baht per hour. Aroma- TATTOO REMOVAL We are located at Wana Park 081-787 9495 (English). year old child? Join our home mail.com therapy massage: 1,000 We remove your tattoo. Cherng Talay. For more infor- Email: [email protected] school group in Chalong. baht per hour. Call for reser- For more information, mation, please call 076-620 Please call 087-904 7113 vations. Open daily 9am- please call 083-362 4144 166. Email: karen_leongsk BLUE CANYON (English). Email: akedeya@ 10pm. Tel: 092-464 8471 @yahoo.com.sg Family for 820,000 baht. hotmail.com Kid’s Stuff Includes transfer. Tel: 089- 868 6842. Email: nagel.kla ENGLISH [email protected] CONVERSATION WANTED CHILD BED LAGUNA GOLF CLUB French student (27 years old) This portable bed by 350,000 baht + transfer, ex- looks for 2-3 hours of weekly Fisher-Price is in perfect pires 2024. Please call 089- English conversation with condition. Can be used 868 6842. Email: nagel.kla native English speaker. Tel: for a child up to 11 Kgs. [email protected] 084-690 1139. Email: ppvis This bed is foldable and [email protected] ideal when travelling. BLUE CANYON CC 4,000 baht. Tel: 087-328 MEMBERSHIP LEARN FOREIGN 0058 (English & Thai). Blue Canyon Country Club LANGUAGES Email: labrezevincent@ lifetime family membership Russian, Chinese, English yahoo.fr for sale. Asking 840,000 baht and Thai. Four-week courses with transfer. Interested par- of 40 hours cost 10,000 baht ties please contact Mike. Tel: per person at The Genius 091-224 1773 (English). Language School Patong, Personal Email: ohmer13@hotmail. Phuket. Tel: 076-296029, Services com 089-203 9270. Email: aood [email protected] LAGUNA GOLF MEMBERSHIP 23Y PERSONAL Rarely available. Price: Personals COUNSELING 730,000 baht. In Phuket from Phuket Mental Health December 20 - January 1. Counseling. Experi- Please call 076-362150, enced, Licensed, US 081-083 4935 (English). BACKGAMMON Counselor for children, Hong Kong: +85 20 9460 Players wanted. Tel: 081- teens, and adults. Tel: 0660. Fax: +85 20 3015 577 8443. Email: phuket 086-271 8153 (English). 0806. Email: gperchthold@ [email protected] Email: [email protected] gmail.com 30 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

Saloon Cars Motorbikes

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012 FORD FIESTA S HONDA ACCORD MOTORBIKE 2,000 HONDA WAVE 125I HIGHLINE 22,000km, 1.6ltr automatic SALE FORD QUICK SALE BAHT MONTHLY Disk brake, electrical starter, ESCAPE 495,000 Year 2001, automatic, dark transmission, top line, power 1990, black Honda Accord, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha. 19,800km, perfect condition, green, 151,000km, good all, dual airbags. 1 year MFG runs well, new tyres, manual, Sale or rent, brand-new, 1/2 32,000 baht. Farang owner. condition. 172,000 baht.Tel: warranty. Runs and looks power windows, aircon is years old. Scoopy, Click, Email: pierrekojfer@gmail. 076-381124, 084-744 2165 brand new. Sale: 440,000 cold. Need to sell: 75,000 Fiore, Next. Down: 10,000 com (Thai). Email: roger_som baht. Tel: 083-448 1101, 087- baht or best offer. Tel: 084-446 baht+12 payments x 2,000 [email protected] 942 7318 (Thai), 080-012 8965 (English), 085-917 baht. Tel: 084-242 8914. 2929 (English) 1046 (Thai). Email: [email protected] YAMAHA YZ 250F 2009 TOYOTA AVANZA SILVER PROTON Ford Escape 3.0 XLT. Pick-ups SAGA 1.3 NEW Automatic black Toyota Year 2004. 40,000km. SPECIALIZED VTT Avanza, 26,000km. 7 Tel: 089-589 5453. Shimano brand, 50km seats, big trunk, leather Email: sopasalon@hot only, farang seller. Cost seats, aircon, never rent- mail.com 2013 NISSAN price: 24,000 baht. Sale: ed. Single foreign owner. NAVARA SPORT 2007, excellent condi- 17,000 baht. Contact by Stereo MP3/USB. Sale: tion, full Moto X Gear in- email: pierrekojfer@g 400,000 baht. Tel: 082- CHEVROLET AVEO cluded. Price: 100,000 mail.com 414060. Email: bkkjedi 2012 BLACK baht.Tel: 084-840 4317 @gmail.com 1.4L automatic, leather, clean, full service book, 45,600km, taxed and insured. 299,000 14,000km. Top line, auto/ JEEP WILLY 1987 baht. Tel: 092-893 0652 PWR shift, loaded, 2 Rentals 280,000 BAHT year MFG warranty. 130 PS, new tyres, new JEEP CJ7 2WD 150,000 baht take over Year 2011, automatic, 1 CAR FOR RENT brakes, new seats, new owner, 15,000km with in- New brakes, interior, sus- and 12,236 baht x 48 RENT MOTORBIKE springs, additional hard top. surance. Sale: 300,000 pension, exhaust, full tax and months or 700,000 baht 2,000 BAHT / MONTH Short or long-term rent. Honda Dream 2,000 baht, For sale for family reasons. baht. Please call 086-476 insurance, Blue book, just cash. Please call 083- Please call 087-270 9093. automatic 3,200 baht per Tel: 080-055 4003. Email: 9612 restored. 280,000 baht. Tel: 448 1101, 087-942 7318 [email protected] 089-035 4461 (Thai), 080-012 2929 (En- month, delivery service. Tel: PHUKET CHEAP CARS glish) 086-683 7162 (English & Thai). Email: yosompetch For rent. Short or long-term @hotmail.com rent.Tel: 083-174 3880. CAR RENTAL 2012 TOYOTA VIGO @ FAIR PRICES PRERUNNER NEW CARS FOR RENT We offer long-term and short- Champ Prerunner, 3.0L term car rental. One year 15,000km, manual, turbo rental starts from 12,000 diesel, black, leather in- baht monthly. Please ask for terior. Price: 790,000 offer. Tel: 085-655 2613 (En- baht. Tel: 084-625 8225, glish & Thai), 084-847 4377 088-824 5325 (English). (English). Email: info@thai dreams.se MITSUBISHI TRITON 2012 Short or long-term rent, CAR FOR RENT 4-door, GLX, double cab, delivery service, with 17,000km, one owner, no good price. Tel: 086-690 accidents, warranty to 2015, 0626. Email: bcarrent as new. 525,000 baht o.n.o. @hotmail.com For more information, please call 084-746 8607 CAR FOR RENT Short or long-term rent New Honda Jazz, Toyota HILUX VIGO 3.0 D4D with first-class insur- Vios, good price, short or 89,000km, 1 owner, De- ance. Delivery service. long term, insurance, delivery cember 2006. Price: Please call 093-742 & service. Please call 088-768 Wheels Motors 585.000 baht. Please call 6801. Email: thaidoodee 9411 (English & Thai). Email: 089-723 4029 [email protected] [email protected] Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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BOAT SHARE 1/4 share in two boats, one Riviera 48 and one Gulfcraft 34. Fully equipped for diving / fishing / touring. Professional management and crew. Boat Lagoon. Email: [email protected] Agent Commission: 10%

TASAR DINGHY 19 FEET BAYLINER Two sets sails. Launch and BOAT road trailer. Asking price: 200hp Mercury (EFI) includes 130,000 baht. Email: Sailing trailer, cover and anchor, Blue [email protected] book. Engine Mercury. Body: 180,000 baht and trailer: 80,000 CAPTAIN WANTED baht, all together: 240,000 baht. Tel: 086-948 0095 (English & For large motor yacht. Must be Russian). experienced and speak En- glish. Also English speaking deckhand required. Tel: 081- 787 1752. Please send CV to 25' SPORT CABIN [email protected] CR IN KRABI Maxum SCR 2013 refit US factory. 5.7ltr Merc HYPALON with just 5 hrs. Aft cabin, DINGY 3.3M sleeps 4. Full options. Thai registered, with book. Like new. 2.8 mil- lion baht or best offer. Tel: 082-272 5413 (English) , 084-411 6938 (English & Thai). Email: larry@ middle-earth.net Brand-new, UV cover, SAILING storage cover, pump, CATAMARAN oars, kits. Only 110,000 baht. Tel:089-971 0278. A STEAL FOR Email: eddyelan@ya A QUICK SALE hoo.com

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Epoxy Duracore Radical Bay for sale in Samui, hardly used, will take 1.4 2007. Italian demo million baht, includes trailer, yacht. Cranchi 47ft. Hard perfect for charter or per- top. Fully loaded with sonal use, safe, light and tropical aircon, genset, fast. Tel: 081-894 0339 electrical winches, ga- (English). Email: hilltribe@ 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D-4 rage, roof. Ray Marine poppiessamui.com IPS 300. Genset, aircon. premium navy, BBQ, ice "Bose" surround. Ray maker, 3 fridges, "Bose" marine. Low hours. Fully sound, neon light. Twin U.S. 42FT BERTRAM loaded. Fast and eco- 570hp with reliable shaft nomical. As new. Bar- drive, under 300hrs. gain. Only 339,000 eu- Brand-new condition. ros. Tel: 089-971 0278. Price: 335,000 euros. Tel: Email: eddyelan@ya 089-971 0278. Email: hoo.com [email protected]

THE SOLUTION Strong, seaworthy boat, hull in good condition. TO THIS WEEK’S Needs re-powering with Hino engines to make a Cryptic Crossword perfect game fishing char- ter boat. 3 million baht. Thai registered. Engine cost 500,000 baht. Call Andy: +441 7715394550. Email: [email protected]

1989 BERTRAM 505 CONVERT Long range, fully equipped sportfishing yacht for sale. Price: 7 million baht. Tel: 087- SELLING YOUR BOAT? 13-METER CRUISER FOR SALE: HOBIE 834 5293. Email: info@the With high season just around Wooden hull cruiser regis- BRAVO 12' bigblues.com the corner, now is the right time tered for 17 people. Cost 1.6 Fantastic little Hobie Catama- to get her listed, Boatshed million baht, but will sell for ran. Great for kids and adults phuket.com are always looking 700,000 baht. Just refur- wanting a fun dinghy boat re- NEW BOAT SR-21 for new listings, big or small, bished. Tel: 082-414 6931 (En- sponsive in light wind. Length FOR SALE power or sail, to meet the de- glish). Email: phil@krabikon 12'. Sail area: 86sqf/8sqm. SR-21. Price: 375,000 baht. We mand for quality boats. Con- nect.com For further details, Email [email protected] or also produce 18-37ft boats. SR tact Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 please see our website at call our Thai mobile: 086-685 Marine, Phuket and Pattaya. Tel: 6146. Email: alangiles@boat www.krabikonnect.com/ 9359, or to Singapore: 65-977 081-782 0921. Email: samran shedphuket.com #!boat-for-sale/c10mg 38457. [email protected] 32 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

Aircraft For Sale

HAVE A PASSION AIRPLAY ALTIS 1999 ROBIN 2160i FOR AVIATION? MICROLIGHT I would like to sell my Robin If you have an aircraft for Superb trike with Konig ra- aircraft or trade it for a 4-seat sale or an interest in avia- dial engine. Great economi- Cessna or Piper (based in tion and wish to learn cal fun. Little used. Please Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF how to fly or buy an air- contact for more informa- 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This craft or arrange a private tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- is a well-equipped, two-seat flight, etc. Website: glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 aerobatic aircraft. Has the www.aeropromgr.com/ (English & Thai). Email: Christen inverted oil system. newsletter [email protected] Excellent inside and outside. King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, TECNAM P-92 KY197A comm, KN64A - Price: 1.5 million baht YOUR HELICOPTER dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- - Registration: U-B08 Flying and owning your own sponder, CSPA400 i-com, - Year of Manufacture: 2002 helicopter has just become FP5 fuel computer, CHT, possible. Free complete flight OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 - Equipment: Full standard instruction course with your million baht. Please contact equipment purchase. Email: pat@ Thom. Email: thos_w@ - Engine: Rotax 912-80HP aeropromgr.com hotmail.com 350hrs. Tel: 081-840 8418.

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Regent Cape Panwa Phuket hosted a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with a thrilling theme inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s - “La Nouba”. Guests enjoyed dinner and a fabulous live show.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE MOEVENPICK RESORT BANGTAO BEACH PHUKET

Guests enjoyed a glittering, star-studded night at the Moevenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket on New Year's Eve as they ushered in 2014 with a unique “Oscars” themed celebration.

General Manager of Regent Phuket Cape Panwa Brice Borin with his wife and son.

Methee and Wipa Tanmanatragul enjoyed their New Year’s Eve together. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 State of the ‘Art’ surgery is here

Dr Art Hiranyakas demonstrates the finger and hand controls of the da Vinci robotic surgery console. Photos: Jeremie Schatz Bangkok Hospital Phuket making strides towards specialized health care

By Jeremie Schatz Founded and directed by Dr by a surgeon, the robotic viewed in 3D at a console and multiple applications in mind, “This Art Hiranyakas, the institute machine is similar to endoscopic allows the surgeon greater technology is meant to be used for THE Bangkok Phuket Colorectal offers patients state-of-the-art or “keyhole” surgery whereby a precision and control while space surgery, you can operate on Disease Institute officially opened medical care by an internationally few small incisions are made, a maneuvering into harder to reach people [who are] in outer space... to the public on January 9. trained specialist and his team of tiny camera and surgical tools are areas by less invasive means. or even war surgery,” says Dr Art. Located on the third floor at dedicated nurses. Furthermore, inserted and the operation is Since the hospital acquired the Bangkok Hospital has developed Phuket's Bangkok Hospital in many of the diagnostic tools and viewed on a monitor. The da Vinci machine two years ago, Dr Art a certain type of reputation over Samkong, the institute specializes treatment procedures at Dr Arts' system takes this method a step has completed more than 200 the years: “Our hospital has been in the diagnoses and advanced disposal cannot be found any- further by using robotic arms surgeries, mostly to treat pros- well-known for dental proce- treatment of a multitude of where else in southern Thailand. with thin articulating tubes that tate cancer patients. “It is very dures and cosmetics and they colorectal diseases including One such device is the da Vinci are manipulated via finger, hand useful for prostate surgery and [patients] usually come during the colon and prostate cancer. surgical system. Operated remotely and foot controls. The scene is others in the deep pelvis.” He ex- high season. We've experienced plained that before endoscopic that for 18 years. Nowadays, we surgical techniques it was often are trying to be more serious necessary to make incisions big about health care so we are enough to fit both hands and promoting this kind of center... a surgical tools. Combined with the tertiary care center.” difficulty of accessing areas deep This new shift towards within the abdomen, this made for specialized health care is one highly invasive procedures. reason why Dr Art made the Dr Arts' sub-specialty is move from Bangkok two years laparoscopic colorectal surgery – ago and founded the institute. endoscopic surgery relating to Bangkok Hospital will be continu- the abdominal cavity. Completing ing this trend with the unveiling over 900 surgeries as part of his of a new cancer treatment center training, Dr Art has developed a opening alongside the Colorectal specialty in diagnostic and thera- Disease Institute in the next four peutic colonoscopy (examination to six months. of the large bowel and parts of the small bowel). For more information, visit: He now prefers to use the da phukethospital.com/Health-Centre/ Vinci machine whenever possible, Colorectal-Surgery-Center.php or “It is easier for the surgeon and Bangkok Hospital Phuket 2/1 the patient will get a better Hongyok Utis Road, Muang District, outcome as well.” The remotely op- Phuket, 83000, Thailand, Tel: +66 (0) erated machine was developed with 7625 4425

Dr Art Hiranyakas with his dedicated team of nurses. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

Phuket International Women’s May 24, 2014. Visakha Bucha Day Club. Contact Carole Dux on Visakha Bucha Day is observed 076-316711 or visit the website on the day of the full moon dur- at: phuketiwc.com ing the 6th lunar month, which usually falls in either May or early Apr 6, 2014. Chakri Memorial June. It is a day to commemo- Jan 18, 2014, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am. Day rate three important incidents: the Ministry of Sound: The Beach Chakri Day commemorates the birth, the enlightenment and the Party Returns origins of the Chakri dynasty, passing away of the Buddha. Following the huge success of its founded by Rama I, who estab- These events are believed to have party with “Ministry of sound” in lished Bangkok as the nation’s fallen on the same lunar day and December, XANA is excited to an- capital. HM King Bhumibol month (but on different years). nounce a second event, by public Adulyadej is the ninth monarch demand.... the beach party returns of the Chakri dynasty. Jul 11, 2014. Arsarnha Bucha will feature Ministry of sound’s Day very own resident from London, Apr 7, 2014. Substitute Holi- This full-moon day of the eighth lu- DJ Tim Cullen.For more info con- day for Chakri Day nar month commemorates the tact Annabel Fox at 076-324101, A public holiday in Thailand. Buddha's first sermon to his first email [email protected] five disciples after attaining Enlight- enment more than 2,500 years ago. Jan 25-26, 11am-12pm. Alice in Apr 13 - 15, 2014. Songkran Festival Evening candlelit processions are Wonderland staged at all Thai Buddhist temples. A musical from London. A won- Songkran is the Thai New Year derful way to celebrate Children’s Festival, also known as the Wa- day with the family!The perfor- ter Festival. Held during the hot- Aug 12, 2014, Her Majesty the mance will be held at the Simon test month in Thailand, Songkran Queen's Birthday Star Theater in Phuket Town. is celebrated by Thais through- Her Majesty' the Queen’s Birthday This is another Gazette Headline out the country, who pour water Also marked as Mother’s Day in Event, presented by Events – traditionally only a little, but Thailand. International for Phuket’s these days a lot – on other people international community. For to wish them good luck for the Oct 23, 2014. Chulalongkorn more information or bookings con- new year. Memorial Day tact Sonu Kapoor on 091-326 0279, Chulalongkorn Day commemorates email [email protected], May 1, 2014. Labor Day the passing and reign of King Rama or visit the website at: events- Public holiday for all commercial V, who is best remembered for international.com workers, but government offices abolishing slavery in Thailand. will remain open. Jan 31, 7-11pm. Indian Curry wards. Ticket price: 1,100 baht. nounced from afar only nine Nov 6, 2014. Loy Krathong Buffet at Navrang Mahal in VIP tickets, with seating 1,500 months after the Gautama Buddha May 5, 2014. Conronation Day Festival Karon Sea Sands Resort baht. This is the third in the on- attained enlightenment. Coronation Day commemorates One of the most beautiful festi- All you can eat, authentic Indian going series of Gazette Headline the accession to the throne of HM vals in Thailand. It is traditionally curry buffet at 499 baht net per Events, presented by Events In- Feb 20, 11:30am-2pm. Phuket King Bhumibol Adulyadej on May performed on the full moon night person. Come enjoy our cold ternational and supported by the International Women’s Club 5, 1950. of the twelfth lunar month. mango and strawberry lassi with Boat Lagoon, Laguna Phuket and February Lunch our delicious mutton vindaloo, Central Festival.For more infor- February’s lunch will be held at dal makhani, bombay aloo, mut- mation or bookings contact Sonu the beautiful regent Cape Panwa ter paneer, butter chicken and Kapoor on 091-326 0279, email Hotel. All are welcome but prior mouth-watering chicken tikka, [email protected], booking is essential. Members: samosas, freshly baked naans or visit the website at: 500 baht; guests: 650 baht. and more. Contact Jaspal Singh events-international.com For booking contact info@ on 076-286464 or visit the phuketiwc.com. The Phuket Ga- website at: navrangmahal.com Feb 14, 2014. Makha Bucha Day zette and PGTV’s ‘Phuket To- Makha Bucha Day, which falls day’ show, the island’s only na- Feb 7-8, 7-11pm. The Fab Beatles on the full moon of the third tionally broadcast television pro- A tribute to the Fab Four! Dates: lunar month, commemorates gram (aired daily on True Vi- February 7 and 8, air-con tent, Buddha’s ordaining of 1,250 sions channels 89 and 58), are Boat Lagoon, from 7pm on- monks who had arrived unan- proud long term sponsors of The 36 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 @ the cinema

12 YEARS SLAVE

Drama Director: Steve McQueen Time: 134 minutes

BASED on a true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is JANUARY 18 abducted and sold into slavery and forced to work on a planta- 1535 Francisco Pizarro founded Lima, the capital of Peru. tion in New Orleans. He 1778 James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands and named them struggles not only to stay alive, the "Sandwich Islands". but to retain his dignity. 1886 Modern hockey was born with the formation of The Hockey Winner of the Golden Globe Association in England. in drama cathegory. 1943 The uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto took place. 2005 The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial jet, was unveiled. JACK RAYAN – SHADOW RECRUIT JANUARY 19 KING 1986 Photo: Dick DeMarsico Action Director: Kenneth Branagh 1935 Coopers Inc sold the world's first briefs. Time: 105 minutes 1942 Japanese forces invaded Burma. 1977 Snow fell in Miami, Florida. BASED on a character created 2006 The New Horizons probe was launched by NASA on the first by Tom Clancy. Young agent mission to Pluto. Jack (Chris Pine) uncovers a 2012 The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload was financial terrorist plot. The story shut down by the FBI. follows him from 9/11, through his tour of duty in Afghanistan RIDE 1885 Photo: Au Kirk into his early days in the CIA. When Ryan believes he's uncov- JANUARY 20 ered a Russian plot to collapse the United States’ economy, he 1841 Hong Kong Island was occupied by the British. goes from being an analyst to 1885 LA Thompson patented the roller coaster. becoming a spy and must fight 1934 Fujifilm was founded. to save his own life andthose 1972 Pakistan launched its nuclear weapons program. of countless others. 1986 Martin Luther King Jr Day was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES

Horror ISLANDS 1778 Photo: Jacques Director: Christopher Landon Descloitres JANUARY 21 Time: 84 minutes 1793 Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine. A YOUNG California Latino 1899 Opel manufactured its first automobile. named Jessie (Andrew Jacobs) 1911 The first Monte Carlo Rally took place. begins experiencing a number of 1954 The first nuclear-powered submarine was launched. disturbing and unexplainable 1976 Commercial service of Concorde begun. things after the death of his neighbor. As he investigates, it isn't long before Jessie finds he's SPEED 1976 Photo: DarkAvira been marked for possession by a JANUARY 22 malevolent demonic entity, and it's only a matter of time before he is 1506 The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican. completely under its control. 1970 The Boeing 747, the world's first "jumbo jet", entered com- Fifth movie in the Paranormal mercial service. Activity series. 1984 The Apple Macintosh was introduced. For current schedule go to sfcinemacity.com SIZE 2005 Photo: Steve Walsh

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1960 The bathyscaphe USS Trieste broke a depth record by descending to 10,911 meters in the Pacific Ocean. 1973 President Richard Nixon announced that a peace accord had been reached in Vietnam. 1997 Madeleine Albright became the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State. MAC 1984 Photo: Marcin Wichary 2002 Reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped in Karachi, Pakistan and subsequently murdered.

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1857 The University of Calcutta was formally founded as the first fully-fledged university in South Asia. 1862 Bucharest was proclaimed capital of Romania. 1908 The first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell. 2011 At least 35 died and 180 were injured in a bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Phuket is the bikini island INTERNATIONAL recording artist, TV host beautiful women or handsome men in tropi- and world peace ambassador Charles cal surroundings are your thing, Bikini Dupois arrived Phuket on January 15, along Island-Reality TV might the program for with One World Music Film & TV Manag- you. It is not about falling in love (although ing Executive Producer Kerry Crinis, to this is bound to happen) It’s a full-on 28- scout for various locations and islands that day party, culminating in a seven day may be suitable for the filming of what they elimination process, where 150 contestants say will be a controversial new reality TV will begin to eliminate each other down to Series: Bikini Island-Reality TV. the winning couple – who will receive If 24-hour parties, the companionship of US$250,000 in cold hard cash. The concept of the show is very simple; two women to every man. The women will stay in shared accom- modation and the men – on their own. This 13-week series will be filmed on a secret tropical island resort in 2014/15. The show will bring together 100 gorgeous handpicked single woman and 50 successful bachelors from across the globe. Many exciting activities will await them, such as the Even more beautiful women are coming to Phuket soon. Photos: MarkPhoto: Sebastian The White House recreation of Thailand’s for the producers. Their task, to create Scandinavia, Italy, UK, Germany, USA, infamous full moon party conflicts and confusion. A spy may be a France, Russia, Ukraine, and several other and the non-stop party he or she, or both. Viewers will have to countries. The female contestants shall be atmosphere of Ibiza. There watch out for the betrayals that will between the ages of 18 to 35, must be single, will also be various daily occur in the affairs of the heart. have a great personality and of course look activities of scheduled On the 28th day of filming one lucky great in a bikini. The male partying, challenges and female and male contestant, who have contestants must be attractive, single, high-jinx planned as the been voted as achieving the most bonded between 25 to 45 years of age and have a background for the court- and compatible relationship, will be great personality. Casting will begin early 2014. ship of the hapless singles. announced as winners of the $250,000 The show is being negotiated through But there's more – a prize-money, as well as receiving an inter- an international agent to air in 120 number of spies will be national trip together for seven nights to countries on free to air and pay TV. Watch placed on the island, un- any destination in the world. this space. Winners will receive US$250,000 in cash. known to everyone except The girls shall be cast from Brazil, Spain, – Phuket Gazette 38 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 A mixed bag for the new year

Plumerias are a favorite of hybridists all over the world. Photo: Zachi-Evenor The humble hibiscus hase been used to make countless hybrids. Photo: Andrew Fog IN LAST week’s column, we were still harp- market gardeners and responsible for the these new forms is at the annual plant ing on about the letter “H”. But before re- was known, rather dis- world-wide obsession market at Saphan Hin. The range of turning to horticulture and hybrids, try your dainfully, as “grass”. with hybrids – an “H” on coloration will enchant you. hand at these questions. The first is about Nowadays, it is consid- which to conclude. I am Creating hybrids is not an occupation for vegetables: As we all know, even in the trop- ered a luxury, rich in reminded of this art – and the faint-hearted. To begin with, you must ics, vegetables have to be re-planted every antioxidants as well as vitamins B and C. it is an art – by a recent piece in the Bangkok select parents with outstanding characteris- year. But there are two which are perennial Thais usually stir fry it, a good way of Post by Normita Thongtham. She points out tics. The aim is to create varieties with the and can live and produce for more than one retaining its unique flavor. that in the Philippines, 22 hibiscus hybrids valued attributes of each . Normally this season. What are they ? Wait for it….Well, Okay. How did you do ? I only got one have been developed by one university de- process is conducted with flowering plants the answer is…. asparagus and rhubarb. right. partment alone – the Institute of Plant to improve the blooms, but the procedure You can be forgiven for not knowing, Here’s another easier question. What is Breeding. Many more hybrids arrive in may target improved disease resistance, since, with reservations, the only fruit to carry its Phuket by way of Cali- greater size, or in the case neither grows readily seeds on the outside? fornia and Hawaii. of fruit or vegetables, here. But I have an The answer is of course Similarly, there are many improvements in taste. Australian friend who is the strawberry, as I’m new hybrid versions of Put crudely, the process trying rhubarb from sure you rightly divined. mussaenda, at least involves the breeder seed, and I await the And finally. You can twenty developed by the taking pollen from the results with interest. As buy pear liqueur (though same Philippine univer- male part (the stamen) for asparagus, it is culti- I have not encountered it sity. One, a peach- and transferring it to the vated in Phuket [seen in Phuket) with a ripe, colored mussaenda female receptacle (the sometimes on fresh perfectly-formed pear (samples of which were pistil). But it does not stop market stalls] but it is inside the bottle. The planted in Phuket along a there, since all the sta- mostly imported – China Rhubarb. Photo: Rhubarb Farmer narrow-necked glass stretch of the bypass Asparagus. Photo: Muffet mens have to be removed being the biggest supplier. Asparagus needs bottle has not been cut. How did the fruit get road before the underground tunnel was from plants so that they do not self-pollinate. very fertile soil and is not even averse to there? The answer is that bottles are placed envisaged), is named Queen Sirikit after her Few results will match expectations: it may saline conditions. Only the young shoots are over young pears or buds and left, wired in Majesty the Queen. take years to create a hybrid with the desired edible; the plant quickly becomes woody and place, for the whole growing season. When In fact, Thais are enthusiastic hybridists traits. As I said, not for the faint-hearted. produces attractive, ferny foliage. But more ripe, the pears are snipped off at the stems and have been assiduous in developing new succulent shoots will develop from the and alcohol is added. Hey presto! varieties of orchids, euphorbias (crown If you have a question or a garden that you root stock. When I was a boy in south Questions for the avid horticulturalist. of thorns), aglaonemas, plumerias and would like featured you can email me at: Worcestershire, it was cultivated widely by This particular gentleman must also be held adeniums. Perhaps the best place to discover [email protected] Tip of the Week Gardening tool maintenence It pays to buy good quality gar- away the dirt and discoloration dening implements. But tools, even and the metal is coated with a expensive ones, deteriorate film of oil. This oiled sand can quickly in this hot, humid climate. be used time and time again. Plastic biodegrades and becomes Photo: Spitfire Cutting tools will need to be brittle, termites can attack wooden periodically sharpened using a handles, metal rusts. tip is to keep a plastic bucket ths carborundum stone or local Clean and dry tools after use, filled with coarse builder’s sand. sharpening services. When blunt, and if possible store in a rain- Mix in a liter of cheap general pur- bow saws will need to be fitted proof place. Rust can be pose oil, and jab your tools in the with a replacement blade; stiff removed with steel wool. A good mixture until the sand has abraded secateurs will require oiling. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 39

What’s it like behind the scenes when you are doing a show or a photo-shoot, is it anything like we’re led to believe from the modeling reality TV shows? As I said, Phuket is really small, AA perfectperfect so you end up with the same girls most of the time, so we’re like the Phuket model family. We all bond and it’s really cool – it’s not catty at all, like people think it is, with girls bitching about each other and modelmodel ofof that sort of thing. islandisland

So life Photo: Asya Vyalykh life what else do By Mark Knowles pageants and they think it’s silly, and disadvantages. In Thailand for you get but if you’re smart enough you example, they often feature the up to in HAILING from another tropical can seize the opportunity and “white skin, blue eyes” look, as your spare paradise on the opposite side of reach a lot of places. I ended up that is the popular ideal of beauty time? the globe, Jamaican-born Tracy hosting my own radio show, and here. So if you need a black I love to travel as much Dawkins is no stranger to island life. later my own TV show. After girl, that’s where I fit in! I could as I can and learn about She has achieved some notoriety in that, I ended up going to a pag- probably get more work if I was other cultures and taste Phuket as a model, actress and erst- eant in Saint Martin (a Caribbean based in Bangkok, but I’m based different cuisines. I also while PR and marketing executive island). I didn’t win the pageant, here in Phuket because I love it do some charity work, and now calls the island home. In but the people I met there really here and also because of my other I did some work for an exclusive interview, we spoke helped me and eventually I ended day job in PR and marketing for special needs kids at a with Tracy about island life, up representing Jamaica at the a hotel chain. school in Phuket Town competing to be Miss Jamaica and Miss Caribbean Queen beauty and also at an old age the difficulties of doing photo-shoots pageant. Between the radio show, What are some of the most home there. I’m also a with tigers, elephants and snakes. the TV show and modeling, I interesting or difficult photo- regular blood donor at can’t complain, it really opened a shoots you’ve done here? the Red Cross and I So Tracy, how long have you lot of doors. I’ve done an elephant shoot, was part of a volunteer been in Phuket and how did you a tiger shoot and a snake shoot, program that encouraged end up here? So what are some of the so you could really only do that foreigners to donate blood, Well, as of the 26th of this modeling jobs you have done in Thailand! Animals are unpre- as they are often short of month, I will have been in Phuket here in Phuket and how do dictable, you can say they’re certain blood types more com- for three years. I ended up here you get them? tame, but you never know when mon in foreigners than Thais. because of friends who had been I’m a freelance model, so I don’t they are going to get angry or trying to get me have an agent, but strike, or look at you and say To follow Tracy and see more over here for years I’ve been lucky ‘hmm... she looks yummy’ but images, like her Facebook page at: and I was like, ‘no with getting a lot that’s the job so somebody has facebook.com/TeezeUnstoppable Photo: Asya Vyalykh way I’m going to of jobs here. I’ve to do it! or on instagram @_teeze_ Thailand, it’s that done a lot of music tsunami place.... videos, fashion I’m afraid!’. So, shows, especially eventually I ended for the Katalina up booking a ticket Collection – a local to come here for swimwear designer three months and – and I’ve been in voil ... three years a few movies as an later I’m still here, extra. I’ve also loving it, and don’t done a few com- have any fear of mercial shoots for anything! Photo: Victor Tongdee international brands like Fuji cameras When did you begin your and Guinness beer. modeling career? Phuket is a smaller market, so I started modeling when I was you are generally best to represent 15, when I entered a pageant in yourself, then you can take what- Jamaica and I was actually elimi- ever jobs you want and you’re not nated because I was too young – tied to an agency. Because of that, you had to be seventeen or over, you also have to do a lot of self- but I thought I could trick them promotion and social media is also with my height. A few years after very useful. I do a lot of photo- that, I did a bikini pageant and shoots and put the pictures up on came in second in that one and my Facebook page “Teeze Un- then I did a few more and eventu- stoppable”. I’ve got almost 7,000 ally ended up as a finalist in Miss likes, so people see my photos and Jamaica World when I was 17. call me for jobs.

Did entering Miss Jamaica Do you find being from the World help open doors for you Caribbean you are often the to pursue a modeling career? odd one out in the local It did – a lot of people stereo- modeling scene? type girls who enter beauty Yes, but it has its advantages 40 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 THINK Design: Art you can eat By Bruce Stanley guests who experience his cuisine. flight. It was my first taste of the Aziamendi is a three dimen- bird that haunts so many public WE’VE all heard about those sional art box featuring brass places and I will look to them with elegant and exclusive, more than sculptures by Entang Wiharso renewed interest in the future. five star little boutique resort prop- sourced in Indonesia and a ceiling The final offering was an erties hidden away around Phuket created by the Spanish design architectural salute to the Sydney but few of us ever get the chance team, A-cero, that is an homage Opera house with elegant white to visit one. to the Andaman Sea. chocolate triangles balanced over It was my good fortune to When Michael Earle produces a sea of Blue Curacao. be invited by Publisher Michael an art dinner as part of the With a 5,500 baht price tag this Earle to attend the 40th THINK mission of his THINK Design THINK Design art dinner was a sold Design art dinner out success. All guests at Iniala Beach were invited on an art House, tucked away tour of the three villas on a quiet road and the one penthouse. near Natai Beach in There were delightful Phang Nga. surprises to be found Iniala is the in each pavilion. At former home of the entrance, Steven Mark Weingard, an Pettifor explained he English derivatives found a Thai glass art- trader, who has a ist, Maitree Siriborn, great eye for art and working from a studio design. He’s invited in rural Northeast Thai- Photos: Bruce Stanley some of the rock land. Using glass Michael Earle welcoming chef Atxa at the Iniala Beach House. stars of international mosaics most often interior design encountered in Bud- to create stylish, dhist temples, he verging on the in- was commissioned to credible, interiors in make installations at the the three villas entrance to the resort and penthouse that Chef Atxa preparing his six course menu that celebratres arts. property. comprise Iniala. The fitness studio Seemingly no expense has been magazine, he always brings has Andy Warhol original prints spared to make this boutique prop- pieces of art to the attention of a of Muhammed Ali staring down erty a hideaway for a select clique noted chef who then creates a from the walls and the pool table of guests who appreciate the latest dinner inspired by the visual is set in tens of thousands in design and luxury. language of the art. Swarovski crystals. There’s Weingard has recruited Graham Not so in the case of Chef a metallic wale diving into the Lamb of Glam interior architec- Eneko who decided instead to rooftop pool of one villa and ture as his design director and create a six course menu dedi- thousands of celadon ceramics Steven Pettifour, who co-curated cated to the celebration of six of set in the walls of another. Iniala the Thai pavilion at the 2011 Venice the classical arts. is an exciting visual adventure Bienniale, as Iniala’s art director. Set to the soothing music and Chef Eneko’s restaurant, Weingard also invited three of Daniel Figueras who played Aziamendi, is where the select Michelin star chef Eneko Atxa, classical Spanish guitar, the guests at Iniala Beach House can at 36, the youngest chef to re- first course was a foie gras con- enjoy an award winning menu. Black rice and clam paste celebrating Goya’s paintings. ceive such recognition, to open struction dedicated to the art Aziamendi, the resort’s restaurant of sculpture. His balancing of cir- with his Basque inspired cuisine. cular foie gras tastes set on glass Chef Eneko created his own was made in honor of Chef Eneko’s signature restaurant, Azurmendi, fondness for the Anish Kapoor’s near Bilbao, Spain, where he pre- sculpture, Tall Tree and The Eye, sents a menu using fresh, locally– at the Guggenheim museum in sourced products elevated by his Bilbao. research into how to extract The second course, devoted to ultimate flavors. His goal is to music, was intriguing, with dry provoke intense emotions in ice creating an atmospheric cloud over tastes of the sea. The third offering was a vivid green, locally sourced, pak mieng with slow cooked egg, an ode to literature. Each course was thoughtfully paired by a different wine chosen by Head Sommelier Fabien Etienne, who mixed the tastes from Italy, Germany, New Zealand and a Late Harvest Chenin Blanc from Hua Hin Hills here in Thailand. Chef Eneko’s fourth course was a dramatic tribute to the black paint- ings of Francisco Goya’s later life with a black rice and clam paste ac- cented with calligraphic black strokes. Dance was celebrated in the fifth offering with the falling of chestnut Swarovski-encrusted pool table leaves over the frolic of pigeons in White chocolate triangles balanced over a sea of Blue Curacao, a tribute to Sydney Opera House. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Real food, in the raw By Mark Knowles The restriction of not being able to heat food has led raw food chefs IF YOU hear the term “raw food” to become highly creative in pre- you might, like I did, take it to mean paring their dishes – necessity is the “food waiting to be cooked”. But mother of invention, after all. So, in Rawai, in the island’s south, the instead of being littered with fry owner of Atsumi Raw Food Cafe, pans and pots, the kitchen at Raw Anna Wasin is championing the Food Cafe is rather spartan, stacked health benefits and sublime, simple with containers of fresh unproc- flavors of natural, raw, organic, un- essed ingredients and containing a processed and uncooked ingredi- few simple appliances – a blender, ents by crafting dozens of tasty and a juicer, a dehydrator, a fridge and nutritious dishes for her patrons. freezer. With these simple tools, the The idea for opening a raw food team at Atsumi Raw Cafe manages cafe grew from her experience in to offer a large menu with some running the Atsumi Retreat Healing amazingly tasty and unique dishes. Center, a spiritual and health focused I decided to try the recom- spa retreat, also in Rawai. mended Caesar salad and was very “I started Atsumi Retreat Heal- impressed with its raw interpreta- ing Center eight years ago and as tion – fresh and crunchy romain part of our detox programs we lettuce served with a creamy have raw food programs, which horseradish dressing, smokey egg- included just basic raw foods, very plant, cashew cheese and black strictly controlled, quite different olive and sun-dried tomato crou- Atsumi Raw Food Cafe serves healthy vegan raw food, nothing on the menu ever sees the inside of a frying pan. from the style of food we do at tons. Next, it was on to the Thai Raw Cafe,” says Anna. coconut dumplings, which featured of them include superfoods such Seeing that many of her custom- a wonton-like wrapper made from as cacao, spirulina or chia to give ers were looking for ways to seaweed, filled with fresh julienned you that extra boost, and if you are continue a healthy lifestyle after vegetables and a cashew and black on a diet or eating light, they can completing their detox program, sesame dipping sauce. also be a meal in themselves. she decided to open Atsumi If you want to indulge Raw Cafe in order to pro- your sweet tooth, without vide healthy and delicious the guilt, make sure you try raw food dishes, not only to one of the fabulous desserts. former detox program par- I chose the raw blueberry ticipants, but to all those cheesecake, which is served seeking a healthy eating op- frozen – a technique which tion in Phuket. is employed to keep all the “We want tourists and ingredients in place. It’s expats alike to come and hard to believe how sweet have a chance to try tasty and refreshing this healthy and healthy food. I would alternative is compared to say we have about 70 per old-fashioned cheesecake. cent organic produce and all The best thing about eat- our menu items are suitable ing raw food is that there is for vegans,” she said. no feeling lethargic or bloated The belief in the health after you eat – you feel full, benefits of eating vegan raw your hunger is completely food has grown exponen- satiated, but you could also tially in popularity over the get up and run a marathon Owner Anna Wasin (left), her son Tao and head chef Suree. last few decades and is straight afterwards if you based on the preposition that were so inclined. cooked food (defined as any The blueberry cheese cake is frozen instead So if you are looking for a food that has been heated to of baked and is simply delicious. healthy meal, whether you are over 40 degrees Celsius) loses its One of the most popular menu doing a detox program, on a diet, natural enzymes and much of its items is the “Raw-Sangna” featur- training hard, or just want to try nutritional content, making it ing layers of zucchini with something completely new, make harder, and less productive, for the fermented almond cheese, marinara sure you stop past Raw Food Cafe. body to digest. To be vegan, the sauce, smokey eggplant bacon and food must have no animal prod- walnut, macadamia and fig pate – Raw food cafe is located on Wiset ucts whatsoever, which leads to I definitely recommend it for those Road, at the corner of Soi Mangosteen, some interesting “substitution” in- wanting to see just how tasty, in- roughly halfway between Chalong and gredients such as almond milk and teresting and creative raw food can Rawai piers. For more information and almond butter in place of their dairy be. To wash it down, there is a some inspirational raw food recipes, based versions. range of juices and smoothies, all see the website: atsumirawcafe.com

The peaceful premises of the cafe also feature a large rear garden and sala for diners. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

KhaoKhao LakLak attackattack GADABOUT pedal-philes living in ous rush to the sea. As you enter our bags in our suite and then head pyrotechnic sunset splendor and Phuket are continually in search this area from the south, the road out with Khun Jack, our helpful ordered up cold beers and som tam of more benign, cyclist-friendly becomes a switchback of snak- guide on a trip to the Nam Tok Sai from the little beachside restau- venues in which to enjoy their ing turns and hills through the Rung (literally seven colors, or rain- rant, then settled down to drink-in passion. Naturally enough, many Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park bow waterfall). The ride took us both the beer and the relaxation such cycling getaways tend to be headland. The park entrance is at with your bicycle? past cool lakes, once the site of tin that comes after a good ride. found across the Sarasin Bridge, the highest point on the road Well, thankfully there is another mining works, now reclaimed for Another great Khao Sok ride is which a waggish friend recently overlooking the Andaman Sea and very appealing side to this area as more bucolic pastimes such as along Khuk Khak Beach itself at described as being “where Thai- offers some good forest hikes we discovered when we turned kayaking and fishing. Then, after a low tide. The sea goes out a long land really starts”. Almost as soon down to the beaches below and west off the main highway a short ride along busy highway 4, way here leaving an expanse of as you do cycle across those around Kao Lak Mountain with few miles north of the main town we turned inland along Nam Tok hard-packed sand ideal for a fat 1,500 meters of turquoise water, its Chinese temple dedicated to and followed the signs to The Sai Rung Road through silently tire mountain bike ride at sunset. you feel as though the wizard of the Sarojin Resort and Spa. Sarojin is brooding rubber Of course it’s a things are starting to mountain. a stunning oasis right on the white tree groves and, highly saline envi- calm down. Traffic Highway 4 then sands of Bang Sak Beach with the after a short ronment which isn’t quite so maniacal, descends into the most sumptuous gardens, limpid uphill hike, to the can take a toll on the locals seem to have Khao Lak itself on a pools, great dining and luxurious primary forest your bike, so a little more time and recently widened accommodation. In addition, they around the falls best take an old smiles for you and the band of black tar have pioneered the experiential con- themselves. These one…or borrow a air is certainly cleaner. macadam so broad cept of assigning “imagineers” to falls are one of friend’s! While eternal vigilance you could land a help their often young honey- seven sets that You can cycle plummet off the are the watchwords of Jumbo jet on it. Your mooning guests get the most out The author at the entrance to for miles along the lycra lout pedaling senses are immedi- of the surrounding environment. escarpment inland Rainbow Waterfall. the Khao Lak anywhere in Thailand, ately affronted by the The “imagineers” provide all sorts from Khao Lak beaches all the once across the bridge The author and friend jumbled bric-a-brac of alluring trips and experiences and the Sarojin also offers candlelit way back from Pakrong headland at Rainbow Waterfall. there does seem to be strip development such as candlelight dinners by champagne dinners alongside these to the main nightlife area for a little more time to look around along the highway, which seemed mountain waterfalls; snorkeling and tumbling waters to their young, beers and food and then cycle and smell the buffaloes. to reassert itself with rapacious offshore dining adventures on the “loved-up” clientele. back by moonlight. We found it Heading north up the west abandon soon after the horror of resort’s opulent launch the Lady We then rode back towards the impossible to get lost on the coast of the Isthmus of Kra on the 2004 tsunami that so devastated Sarojin; or cycling adventures coast past the entrance to the return leg… all we had to do was Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road), Khao Lak. This stretch of road is around the quiet environs of the Sarojin and the Tsunami Monu- keep the sea on our left and keep you’ll soon come to the famous anything but cyclist-friendly, as Sarojin. They give their guests free ment to catch the sunset at pedaling as the moon rose over tourist area of Khao Lak. The area it’s hot, congested, dusty from use of mountain bikes with maps Pakarong, or Coral Cape. This is the ocean! boasts some lovely, long, scalloped ongoing construction, and because attached to the handlebars for self- a lovely west-facing promontory With a little ingenuity and help beaches bisected by rocky prom- it is the main north-south artery to guided tours, or an “imagineer” between the broad sweeps of from friends like those at the ontories. Inland, the forest-clad Ranong, it hosts some very fast will, if you like, accompany you Khuk Khak Beach to the south and Sarojin, a Khao Lak cycling at- hills rise steeply and as a result a and dangerous traffic including the and show you the rides. Bang Sak Beach to the north upon tack can be most enjoyable… and series of waterfalls cascade off infamous visa-run minivans. We arrived at around 4pm which which the Saroijin sits. We arrived it’s all only a hundred kilometers these rocky slopes in a tumultu- So, why come to Khao Lak was perfect timing to quickly drop at 6pm as the sky morphed into north of Phuket Town.

A spectacular sunset at Bang Sak Beach near the Saroijin Hotel. The lush green backdrop of this trail makes for a very relaxing ride. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 44 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 Bon voyage PIMEX! 2014 fleet sails out of RPM with strong sales and success for exhibitors, new and old alike

IT WAS all smiles last Sunday who attended, noting the strong evening as the 11th Phuket Russian presence. International Boat Show at the “We are extremely pleased Royal Phuket Marina drew to a with the quality of visitors at the close. Happy exhibitors cleared show. Although the actual num- their displays before moving on ber of people seemed low, the to enjoy a well deserved respite quality of those coming through from a busy weekend at the was excellent,” she said. boardwalk restaurants and bars. “Many of the visitors were Rus- By all reports, this year was sian so we employed a Russian a fantastic show with many interpreter on our stand which exhibitors saying the event had greatly assisted us in capturing generated several yacht sales and those who did not speak English.” dozens of high quality leads. Being newcomers to the Thai Grant Saunders, managing yachting market did not slow director of Pinnacle Marine, who Multihull down either, with the now represent Italian Yacht team making a sale on the builder Azimut in Thailand, said opening day of the show. the show was a great success “We sold a Summerland 40 LC, for his business. a power catamaran built by “The show proved to be bet- Fountaine Pajot which was a great ter than anticipated and I was result for us – directly from the delighted with both quantity and show. We also have numerous quality of potential buyers we very strong leads to follow up this met,” he said. week so we expect more sales will An impressive turnout of super luxury yachts filled the berths of Royal Phuket Marina during the show. “We had a fantastic response, come to fruition,” said Ms McKee. both to the yacht, and to our Aside from yachts, this year’s for the captains and crews of the presence at PIMEX, and I would show featured some innovative yachts as they waited their turn like to extend my sincere thanks new marine products bound to to move out to their permanent to everyone who visited us with penetrate the local market, includ- berths in RPM or other marinas. words of encouragement and ing a locally-produced Hookah Two Superyachts, 17 yachts over support. apparatus, and a semi-submarine 20m, and the rest of the fleet made “The yacht that we displayed (see business story on page 17). an impressive spectacle as they [an Azimut 82], although not a The show wasn’t all business eased their way down the chan- current model, is a wonderful rep- though and many guests and nel to the open sea. resentation of the brand; the style exhibitors enjoyed a sumptuous By the end of the show, over which is unmistakably Italian, the poolside cocktail party at the RPM 3,800 visitors from 56 different quality and craftsmanship were villa hosted by Aziamendi with countries had enjoyed the products all features that attracted much 3-star Michelin chef Eneko Atxa on display and the social facilities attention and comment. We are from the recently opened Iniala on the boardwalk at RPM. In all, 54 extremely fortunate to have been Resort in Phang Nga, with enter- per cent of these visitors were from given the opportunity to represent tainment by the lovely EKA and overseas with the largest group be- this iconic brand in Thailand.” her soulful music. ing from Russia. Yachts, property A first time exhibitor at PIMEX, Another highlight at this and Harley-Davidsons were sold, Australia and New Zealand based year’s show was a lucky draw strong contacts established by all Multihull Solutions agree that the in which four lucky contestants and the health of the marine indus- show was an excellent way to sound won a flight over Phuket (see try in Thailand reasserted. Visitors out the Southeast Asian yachting story on page 6). and exhibitors now look forward to market. Multihull Solutions Mar- The show’s final day on the 2015 show, to be held from keting Manager Kim McKee said Sunday ended with a fanfare of January 8 to 11 next year at Royal that the show delivered quality, if ship’s horns from the assembled Phuket Marina. not quantity, when it came to those fleet. Monday was equally busy – Phuket Gazette The two Simpson Marine superyachts drew plenty of attention.

The Harley-Davidson exhibit was also popular at PIMEX 2014. PIMEX Director Andy Dowell (left) Governor Maitree Inthusut and RPM’s Gulu Lavani. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 46 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): is ready to help you put this matter LEO (July 24-Aug 22): and can inspire you to do the same. New ways of solving old in clearer perspective and results Leos who have not been In the realm of romance, a long problems are forecast can be expected later in the month. looking forward to taking distance relationship with an air sign to spring to mind. In the realm of romance, those who care of certain tasks are needs more effort to keep it alive. Capricorns who have been had their feelings hurt by an air sign helped by the cosmic climate this Lucky days for money are struggling to put certain situations are advised to forgive and forget. week. Bureaucratic matters go Wednesday and Thursday. in the past should be able to do so most easily on Wednesday and by the end of the month. In the ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): Thursday. On a personal level, it SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): realm of romance, another earth Family issues are pre- GEMINI (May 22-June 21): can be hard to relate to certain This is an auspicious sign’s interest becomes more dicted to take up more This is not an auspicious friends; taking temporary distance week for business obvious. Quiet time is advisable of your time than usual week to push your luck. from those you are not seeing meetings and signing this weekend as there are signs that this week, with focus on those The stars indicate that eye to eye with is recommended. agreements. Those born under gossip on the social scene could younger than you. Arians who those born under the sign of Gemini Romance with an earth sign is the sign of Scorpio who are sure drive you nuts. have given particular people more can be tempted to try a little too forecast to become more serious. about their goals should end the freedom can receive a wake-up hard to meet their goals. The astral month on a successful note. In AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): call. Setting firmer guidelines will energy will encourage you to be VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): the realm of romance, a series of What goes around is be of benefit to all concerned. At calmer towards the end of the There are signs that events can cause you to reach a forecast to come around work, confrontation with another month and it would be wise to tread Virgoans could take too decision concerning an unstable for Aquarians this week. fire sign midweek can clear the water until then. Romance with much on board during the relationship with another water The stars suggest that those who air to find better understanding another air sign is hot on Sunday second half of January. It may be sign. Quality time alone this did good deeds recently have with this person. Sparkling days for and Monday. hard to turn down offers of work, weekend will be more enjoyable something positive to look forward romance are Sunday and Monday. but your energy is highlighted to be- than forcing yourself to socialize. to. If you have been too self-focused CANCER (June 22-July 23): come drained. This weekend, try- of late, support from others can be TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): The stars suggest that ing to assist a water sign friend is SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): thin on the ground. Those with a Embarking on a voyage this is a week when forecast to be a lost cause. Your heart Finances become less birthday this week will embrace of discovery this week some of your fixed is in the right place, but the stars of a cause for concern useful life skills in the coming year. is highlighted to help opinions can be blown away by advise that you can better concen- during the second half of Auspicious days for finances are Taureans develop stronger self-con- the wind. Fresh insights lead to a trate on your own needs at the mo- January. This could be the result of Wednesday and Thursday. fidence. This could involve starting more open perspective and this ment. an unexpected windfall or a payment to learn a new skill or seeking will be appreciated by your friends. being made before you expected it. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): spiritual knowledge; either way, the Finances improve as the end of the LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): A relaxed mood means that A wild goose chase stars suggest that you will soon find month approaches, but caution is Living in the moment is Sagittarians will enjoy their leisure can be tiring this week. responsibilities easier to deal with. recommended meanwhile. Where the best way for Librans time more this week. Moving out The stars suggest that On the social scene, a fire sign is affairs of the heart are concerned, to leave stress behind of your comfort zone can lead impatience to achieve more in the keen to turn a platonic relationship Cancerians can discover that they this week. There are hints that an to interesting encounters. New world of work can put Pisceans on with you into romance. Lucky days are more compatible than they earth sign friend has the right romance with an earth sign is the wrong path. Another water sign for money are Monday and Tuesday. thought with a fire sign. approach to a finding more harmony highlighted for those who are single. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Final four showdown

By Somchai Huasaikul to work best for this observer. Note to online viewers: I AFTER 16 weeks of ups and spent the first ten minutes pull- downs and too many head- ing my hair out trying to find an scratching results and side lines online stream that worked for to list here, the ‘final four’ this game, since I am too cheap going into the NFL Conference to pay for the NFL package. Championship round has sur- The people at usatvnow.com, prisingly produced the two which purports to show all CBS matchups that many prognosti- programming live, had a picture cators had predicted all along: The of an empty theater and a sign Denver Broncos versus The New that read something to the effect England Patriots in the American of “all seats taken by paying Football Conference (AFC) cham- customers” and other links on pionship and the San Francisco sites like Vipbox and Rojadirecta 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks for the failed. I finally managed to find right to represent the National a functioning phantom stream Football Conference (NFC) in posted on the comment page of Super Bowl XLVIII (Super the NFL website comment board Bowl 48 for those of you whose for the game and would suggest Roman numeracy is rusty). fellow NFL fans do the same What a long, strange trip it has when desperate. been. In the AFC title game, the The NFC championship match number one seed Broncos will will be no less classic, with host the Patriots in a matchup the Seahawks hosting the San pitting the two guaranteed Hall Francisco 49ers (XLIXers for of Fame quarterbacks, Peyton ancient Romans that the NFL still Manning for the Broncos and caters to). Again the timing could Tom Brady for the Patriots. not be worse for Phuket fans: The Broncos are coming off 6:30am Monday morning. This of an impressive win on the road reviewer will devote more time in San Diego, where they got to the NFC side in the next off to a 17-0 lead after three The NFL Conference Chamionship round will pit the Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots and column, since the only action quarters and then held off a the Seattle Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers. Winners will go head to head in Super Bowl 48. over next weekend will be the fourth quarter drive by QB Phillip meaningless “Pro Bowl” to take Rivers and the Bolts to win 24-7. line of scrimmage, the Patriots ground and held his top receiver Brady vs Manning, Vegas place in Hawaii on Wednesday Playing at Foxborough, the under Bill Belichick found success TY Hilton to just four catches, oddsmakers appear to think the morning [Wednesday, January Patriots (aka ‘The Brady Bunch’) in the same way they have done albeit for an average of over 25 Broncos’ stout defensive line 23, 8am Phuket time, NBC] continued to display the remarkable so many times before: identifying yards per catch. On the other side will put an end to the Pats’ sur- Note: Super Bowl 49 is to be diversity that has made them and nullifying the opponents’ of the ball, they took advantage prising success on the ground. played in New Jersey at 6:25am the most successful – and most strengths, while identifying their of a newly found smash-mouth They opened the betting by on Monday, February 3, Phuket hated – team in the NFL this weaknesses and systematically running game to exploit the Colt’s establishing the Broncos as 6- time. Any local venues that millennium. [Disclosure: the exploiting them. weak inside line to produce six point favorites playing at Mile want to organize a Super Bowl author is a Pats fan]. In the matchup against young running touchdowns – and no High Stadium. This game will be party at that ungodly hour can Known for their trademark superstar QB Andrew Luck and passing TDs for Brady. Final played at the worst time possible get free publicity for it in this passing game based on Brady’s the Indianapolis Colts, the Patriots score NE 43 – Indy 22. for Phuket fans: 3am Monday space by sending an email to quickness in the pocket and ability managed to contain Luck’s In a classic AFC Champion- morning [Jan 19]. Alcohol or [email protected] as to read defensive schemes on the mobility to just five yards on the ship game once again pitting coffee time? Irish coffee seems soon as possible. Tennis champ holding her ground

SERENA Williams, five-time champion played well within herself in stifling conditions on Rod Laver Arena to advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Serbia's Vesna Dolonc last Wednesday, January 14. The victory was her 60th in the main draw at the Austra- lian Open, which tied her with Margaret Court for the most wins at the tournament in the Open era. With temperatures surpassing 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) early on Wednesday, the 32-year- old American appeared content to expend as little energy as possible against the 104th- ranked Serb and anchored her play around the middle of the Photo: Jason Reed baseline and simply blasted Dolonc off court. World tennis champion, Serena Williams beats Serbian Vesna Dolonc. Williams won almost 90 past her seemingly at will to Karolina Pliskova or Daniela per cent of her first serve points clinch victory in 63 minutes and Hantuchova in the third round. and belted Dolonc's serve back set up a meeting with either – Reuters 48 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 EPL:Arsenal gets personal By Martyn Herman 47 and Chelsea 46 with fourth- placed Liverpool further back on 42 ARSENAL survived a late scare to after also winning on the weekend. regain top spot in the Premier “It's a massive three points – League with a 2-1 victory at Aston especially because we dropped a bit Villa on Monday, January 13 with in the second half. We have done both their goals arriving in the space that a few times, letting teams come of a minute in the first half. on to us but we dealt well with it,” England midfielder Jack Wilshere Wilshere told Sky Sports. opened the scoring after 34 minutes “In the past we used to feel the with an accurate left-foot finish and nerves when we were up against it. Villa self-destructed, conceding But this season we haven't and Per possession straight from the re-start Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny and allowing Olivier Giroud to have been brilliant all season.” double the visitors' lead. Arsenal dominated possession in Christian Benteke's stooping the first half without really hurting header raised hopes of an unlikely Villa until Nacho Monreal picked out comeback and the Belgian striker Wilshere who took one touch came close to an equalizer but before sweeping a low shot past Arsenal hung on to continue their Brad Guzan. fine record at Villa where they have Villa, disrupted by a head in- Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (center) celebrates after their first goal against Aston Villa. Photo: Darren Staples not lost since 1998. jury to defender Nathan Baker Arsenal began the evening in which required a seven-minute Lowton's superb cross from the he failed to connect properly the second half was more about third place after wins for title stoppage, then gifted Arsenal right was met by a diving Benteke with a header from in front of goal. fighting,” he said. rivals Chelsea and Manchester possession and Wilshere's ball who scored his first goal since While Wenger looked displeased “They made it very physical, put City at the weekend but re- into the box found Giroud who September. with some of his side's play, he the ball up high in the air and we sponded in style to move a point finished in clinical fashion. Arsenal suddenly looked jit- was pleased with their resilience as had a very good resilient perfor- clear at the top. Arsenal appeared to be coast- tery and with the clock ticking Villa threatened. mance in the second half. Overall Arsene Wenger's side have 48 ing after the break but Villa down, another Lowton cross “It was vital because the first we have shown again both sides of points from 21 matches, City have roused themselves and Matthew looked perfect for Benteke but half was more about playing, and the game.” – Reuters Edfors ready to rule the green once again SWEDEN’S Johan Edfors believes the played nine holes against the stunning casions and was playing really solid and signs are encouraging after he won the par- backdrop at Black Mountain Golf Club, the consistent. Hopefully I can keep this up three contest, a light-hearted precursor to quality of the players on display was and have my fourth win on the Asian Tour the season-ending US$1 million King's Cup enough for the Swede to know his title very soon,” said Que. Golf Hua Hin which teeed off at the Black ambitions will be put to a stern test. The With his impeccable form last year, Mountain Golf Club on January 16. King's Cup will be lit up by more than 30 Que was the man to look out for atop Modeled after a similar tradition at the proven champions from the region's the leaderboard each week and he Masters Tournament, Edfors received a premier Tour and Edfors, a three-time hopes it will be no different at the Black Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand tees off timely confidence boost when he came up winner in Europe, knows it will not be a Mountain Golf Club as he starts the New at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin. tops ahead of his title challenge at the King's walk in the park as he seeks another Year on a fresh note. Cup, which recently inked a five-year victory at the Black Mountain Golf Club. Like Que, Thailand's 18-year-old boy here because it is so windy,” said Jazz, agreement with the Asian Tour. “The standards have gone up dramati- wonder, Jazz Janewattananond has also who inked his place in the history books “It's definitely a great way to start the cally over the last couple of years. There shown his star credentials. as the youngest to make the cut at the 2010 week having won the par-three contest. are so many young ones coming up and Jazz, who steals the limelight not only Asian Tour International in Bangkok. I hit some really nice shots out there the old ones never seem to fade away from the exploits on the course but also his The Thai struggled with his swing in despite the strong winds. It's a sign of either. The competition is getting tougher loud and attention-grabbing apparel, 2012 but modifications to his game last good things to come. I had quite a long as there are so many good players over produced impressive back-to-back top-10s year has paid off handsomely and he hopes break so it's good to have the game back here now,” said Edfors, who lifted his in the Philippines and Indonesia late last year. it will extend into the 2014 season, where in shape,” said Edfors. second Asian Tour title after a splendid Despite playing on his home course he has already secured his card. “I had a “It's always nice to come back to play in wire-to-wire triumph at the Black this week, Jazz feels there will be no real swing fix in 2012 but that didn't work to Asia. I've a second home here in Black Mountain Masters in 2009. advantage, as whoever can tame the gusty my advantage. I changed back to my old Mountain and I'm actually thinking of playing Meanwhile, after describing his 2013 conditions will stand of good chance of swing and that has been the key to a good a lot more in Asia now,” added the 38-year- season as his best year ever, Philippines' lifting the King's Cup. season for me,” said Jazz. old who owns a villa that overlooks the 11th Angelo Que is looking to end the season “The toughest part of playing at Black For the first time ever, the King's Cup hole at the Black Mountain Golf Club. on a flourish at the King's Cup. Mountain is playing against the strong will be broadcast live, over four rounds on While it was all fun and laughter at the “I've no complaints as this is my best wind. Everyone has a chance to win here. the Asian Tour's global television platform. informal social event where contestants season ever. I finished top-five on five oc- You don't really have a home advantage – The Nation Thai badminton world champion loses to China yesterday. Open last year, had stamped her Hong Wei 21-12 21-17 to take claimed the women’s doubles Third-seeded Wang per- authority on many major com- the men’s doubles crown. title with an impressive 21-17 21- formed solidly to stun the petitions including the Hong Earlier, second-seeded Chen 15 win over their compatriots second-seeded Thai teenager 21- Kong Open, Denmark Open, Long overpowered Malaysian the Luo sisters, Ying and Yu. 13 21-19 in 46 minutes to Singapore Open, German Open ace and world No 1 Lee Chong The Thai shuttlers, including Wang Yihan beat the Thai champ. capture the season-opening and Asian Championships. Wei 21-14 21-15 to clinch the Ratchanok, will next take part competition. Meanwhile, top-seeds Boe men’s singles title. in the Malaysia Open Superseries BADMINTON world champion The latest victory has taken Mathias and Mogensen Carsten In the mixed-doubles event, Premier in Kuala Lumpur be- Ratchanok Intanon failed to Wang’s winning streak against of Denmark shattered China’s top seeds Zhang Nan and Zhao tween January 14 and 19, and break the hoodoo and lost once Ratchanok to an incredible eight dreams of making a clean Yunlei outclassed second seeds hope to improve their world again to China’s Wang Yihan in matches. sweep of the titles in this Xu Chen and Ma Jin 21-18 21- rankings in the $500,000 tour- the final of the US$600,000 Wang, who crashed out in year’s Korea Open when they 18 in an all-Chinese final. nament. Korea Open Superseries in Seoul the second round of the Korea brushed off Fu Haifeng and Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua –The Nation January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Thalang crush Village

Thalang cricket team set a tight field to confine The Village to just 61 all out in the 23rd over. Photos: Supplied THE Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) but perhaps not anticipating before- at a run rate of almost 9 per over. cricket league welcomed in the hand they would amass over 300 However, it was not to be when new year with the Village and runs. Captain and opener, Andrew they got off to a poor start losing Thalang teams both looking to reg- Macmillan (25) got Thalang off to both Martin Foster and James Firth ister their first wins of the season a flying start until he fell in the 8th for ducks and the scoreboard at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) over with the score at 47. Village showing no runs but 2 wickets on Sunday, January 12, 2014. struck back just before the drinks down. Unfortunately for the Village, In one of the most compre- break removing a threatening it did not really get any better with hensive defeats in recent times, Simon Wetherell (14). Garry Lane only one of their batsmen, T Thalang crushed their opponents, (10) joined Thomatos for a useful Donovan (11), reaching double scoring a massive 302-4 from their 43-run partnership. However, it figures. Extras contributed 21 runs 35 overs with the Village in reply was the match winning partnership of their innings total of 61. being bowled out for just 61 of 176 runs between Paddy In the previous week's clash, runs. The match also saw the first Ledeboer (76) and Thomatos ICC were winners against Patong century of the season from which broke the Village back. after scoring 258-5 with Patong Thalang opener Justin Thomatos During the the lunch break, the managing 198-9 in reply. who posted an unbeaten 143 runs. Village batsmen must have been This week on Sunday the 17th, After winning the toss, Thalang hoping for a divine intervention, Thalang will try for two in a elected to bat and set a large target with a massive 303 runs required row against a determined Patong who will be looking to register their first win of the season. Play starts at 10am. Southern hospitality With round two matches now completed, the league table sees SIXTEEN bowlers Laguna, ICC and Thalang in a three representing 10 way tussle. – Stuart Reading countries competed in a Ryder Cup style Anyone interested in playing or bowls match on joining as a member should contact January 11 at Kamala [email protected] Lawn Bowls Club. or visit www.phuketcricketgroup.com The Southern for more information. Justin Thomatos posted an unbeaten 143 runs. Hemisphere took on the Rest of The World in a series of fours, Kamala Lawn Bowls Club. pairs and singles matches. Captains George Sasonow and Rob Knight picked the group- ings and order in secret prior to each round. After the fours, the score was one each with both captains choosing a strong four who were fortunately drawn apart to leave the scores level. The pairs resulted in some close games but the Southern Hemisphere led 4 to 2 after that round. This forced the Rest of the World captain to top load his order in the eight singles to avoid an early defeat as 7.5 points would have been enough for the Southern Hemisphere to claim the 2014 trophy. That tactic seemed to have paid off as after the first five singles, the Rest of the World led 6 to 5 needing only 1.5 points out of the last 3 singles to win. However, suspecting that the Rest of the World captain would employ that order, George kept his strong suit to the end and that proved decisive as the Southern Hemisphere won the last singles games to triumph 8 to 6. – Phuket Gazette

Upcoming tournaments at Kamala Lawn Bowls include the Phuket Open Singles Championships on February 22 (all are welcome to enter) and a Champions League pairs tournament in March. 50 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014 Pre-season off to a great start Phuket FC down Ratchaburi in their 2014 opener

By Steven Layne and nicely weighted missile from captain Wasan Natasan and swiftly Adisek Wisetsin in midfield, on a attacking midfielder Rattapon REBRANDED and reborn this year counter attack, to Myanmar tryout Auttawong. In addition to Myanmar as the the “Ronins”, Phuket FC Pai So on the left wing, who in a national team player Pai So trying kicked off their 2014 pre-season in one-two touch, diverted the ball to out for a vacant left-back position respectable form last Sunday, Adisak, who’d evaded his marker in the second half, fans in the first defeating Thai Premier League near the left goal-post. half seemed satisfied with the trial squad, Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC by Adisek sent his shot towards the performance of experienced Japa- a score of 1-0 in an evenly-weighted far post, through the legs of the nese Terukazu Tanaka; though used SKIN IT: Anusak Laosenthai euphoric after scoring. Photos: Steven Layne friendly match at Surakul Stadium. keeper and out of leg’s length from to playing in midfield, Tanaka In two 45-minute halves, under a sliding Ratchaburi defender. showed he can hold his own in the some clouds and periodic light While the match didn’t yield any left-back position. Saksee Cup (January 25-27) showers, both sides employed a other goals, fans finally got to Within the week, the club is ex- number of promising fronts and as soothe their anticipation and gauge pected to make a decision to sign •Jan 25 - Brunei DPPM vs Nakhon Sri Heritage* many counter-attacks, but only en- the new-look club’s chemistry and Tanaka and/or Pai So, to serve as a •Jan 26 Phuket vs Brunei DPPM FC joyed a handful of on-target shots showcasing of talent – some old, crucial reserve Asian player for de- at goal to engage an anxious yet but mostly new. fender Sato. The Asian Football •Jan 27 Phuket vs Nakhon Sri Heritage captivated crowd. Namely, its four Brazilians – Confederation (AFC) regulations *This match will be played @ BISP, the others will be played at Surakul Back and forth play was played Cruzeiro midfielders Cristian Alex allow Thai clubs to field one addi- out to no glorifying avail... that is and Eber Bessa; forward Ney tional Asian player in addition to was a good start to the [pre] sea- though [Pai So] didn’t mark well until the final moments of unoffi- Fabiano and defender Tales dos three non-Thai players fielded at any son. I’m very happy of our training early on, he was able to adjust his cial regulation. Santos – as well as returning Japa- given time, bringing the maximum in the last few weeks and we’re game well in the end. We’ll have to The match’s only goal was nese defender Yusuke Sato, Thai number of non-Thai players fielded going to continue to work hard.” see a few more practices and I’ll scored by seasoned forward Anusak striker Eakartit Somjit, defender to four. Last season, Sato was Asked about his impressions of talk to the administration before we Laosengthai in the final moments of Sakareya Kolea, midfielders Aleef Phuket FC’s only Asian (non-Thai) Tanaka and Pai So, Coach Teco said: make our decision.” the second half, giving the 1,000 or Poji and Watchara Kriaram and player and the club was left vulner- “They’re both good players... I so paying spectators a little some- keepers Ninurudin Nideha and able when Sato was out for several know Tanaka very well and he’s Phuket FC’s next match will be on thing to feel good about on a waning Adisak Duangsri. matches due to a minor calf-injury. used to playing in midfield, although Saturday, January 18 against Russian Sunday night. Also making a good impression After the match, Coach Stefano our vacancy is for the left-back. Pai club FC Forward Vladivostok. Kickoff The goal was set up by a long in their debut for the club was new “Teco” Cuagara told the Gazette: “It So’s main position is left-back... al- will be at 6pm. Admission is 100 baht. Reborn as the ‘Ronins’

TOWER POWER: Tales dos Santos quadruple-teamed in the area. January 18 - 24, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Getting down andTaking advantage dirty of the warm-up By Jeremie Schatz appear to be purebred moto-cross bikes sporting high clearance DRIVING a car or riding a suspension, performance exhaust motorcycle around Phuket, one and aggressive off-road tyres. will quickly come to grips with Upon closer inspection, it's revealed the “rules of the road”. It can that they truly are the ubiquitous often make you wonder if you Hondas at heart. made a wrong turn and ended up It is obvious that some of the on a racetrack. However, if you racers have invested time and do indeed feel the need for speed money in their machines and there is a place where you can blood, sweat and maybe a tear let loose and driving like a ma- or two in learning the sport. niac is encouraged. But you are Certainly some of the racers are going to have to get dirty. gear-heads who are partial to On Soi Suksan 1, which con- turning their own wrenches, but nects Wiset Road to Patak Road if you don't have the knowledge just south of Chalong circle, is or resources, never fear. Mr what remains of a motocross Chaiyawat tells of a shop that is track. “Loong” Chaiyawat, who popular among off-roaders for has been racing motocross since modifying bikes called Gang he was just a kid, recalls that it Service and can be found in was once an official track host- Karon – on Patak road near the ing races on a Southern Thailand Phad Thai Shop. Look for the circuit. With an apparent lack of green and white “Bike Point” sign. sponsorship, it went defunct The scene is very open and sometime around 2006. friendly and anyone is invited What is certain is that if you to join in or find a seat outside Nan Sahapat (left) and M Sampan take to the air during a Sunday afternoon race. Photos: Jeremie Schatz happen by this dusty patch of of the dust cloud to watch the hillside on a Sunday between 5 action. It is a good opportunity and 6pm, you see motorcycles for beginners to practice flying through the air. Every maneuvering corners and get week a group of motocross comfortable on the jumps, since enthusiasts fill up their tanks, it is usually not too crowded gear up and rip around the track. and there are breaks where the There are no time-clocks or track is empty. checkered flags, just a bunch of For those looking for an guys getting together for some adrenaline rush on two wheels, friendly races. yet don't want to get thrown You can see a variety of bikes under a bus, go check out the being used but Mr Chaiyawat old motocross track. Maybe you says that most people use will make some new thrill-seek- modified 110cc Honda Waves. ing friends and you just might get At first glance, the machines the urge to test your mettle. Modified machines and purpose-built bikes are raced. Sometimes you can have the track all to yourself. To carb or not to carb IF YOU were to take a poll here in Phuket of the types of sports people do for fun or competition, chances are some form of endurance sport would rank number one. Our roads are constantly being utilized by cyclists or runners and our beaches have people going for long runs or swims to stay in shape. No matter what the form of exercise is, it is important to understand how to fuel your muscles properly. Carbs and fat are energy sources. Our muscles work by contract- ing and in order to do this they need read in a magazine that it is a good fuel. That fuel comes in the form idea to stop eating carbs and fats. of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) If they do this, they may not have and when broken down releases enough energy available to exercise energy. Once the ATP has been and thus could lead to other health broken down, it is important for problems. Bottom line is – it is ok the body to continually produce to eat carbs and fats (we may have more in order to prolong our train- to modify or adjust a little bit) as ing sessions. we need them as part of our diet, Endurance training is very differ- especially for those people who ent than high intensity training and partake in any type of endurance or thus requires different fuel sources. distance training or competition. The breakdown of carbs and fats So, the next time someone tells is the primary energy source you to cut out carbs and fats be sure to regenerate your ATP stores. to take a good hard look at whether Protein can be used as well but pre- this is actually the right thing for you dominantly carbs and fats are used. or not and whether this will help or Now, if we think about that for a hinder your health and fitness goals! second, we often hear about people who want to lose weight and Fitness tip by Thanyapura’s exercise more but at the same time Operation Manager, Brian Finniss they have been told by someone or Email: [email protected] 52 PHUKET GAZETTE January 18 - 24, 2014