ANDAMAN Edition Volume 17 Issue 45 November 13 - 19, 2010 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Bang Tao beach huts hold out

By Pimwara Choksakulpan However, a week before the eviction deadline, his office began AFTER receiving yet another no- seeking assistance to resolve the tice of eviction from the local au- impasse without having to enforce thority, the restaurants and stalls the eviction orders. along the beach at Bang Tao are “If the buildings are not vacated set to stay. by November 14, we do have the Manote Panchalad, president of legal authority to remove them, but the Cherng Talay Tambon Admin- we are trying to meet with the ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT: Just some of the restaurants on the sand at Bang Tao Beach. Photo: Pimwara Choksakulpan istration Organization (TAO), told Thalang District Office or a higher the Gazette that his officers posted authority to find a solution,” Mr restaurant owners expanded their “Negotiation among the TAO, Department Phuket Office, but they notices of eviction on October 13. Manote said. businesses… again,” he said. the Thalang District Office and the never enforce what they tell us to The notices were posted on “This problem started many Today he finds himself in the owners of those businesses is nec- do,” said tour vendor “Ko Waen”. permanent structures at the site years ago, not only in front of the same situation. essary in order to find the best “We don’t think they will re- that were deemed illegal. Laguna Beach Resort, but also in “We have the authority to re- solution for managing Bang Tao move our businesses, because if The move followed the TAO front of the Sheraton Grand La- move the buildings, but we do not Beach.” he said on Tuesday. they do, they will have to do the receiving an official order from guna Phuket and at Surin Beach,” have enough officers to actually The business owners seem un- same all the way from the the Thalang District Office to in- he added. enforce it. perturbed by the latest eviction Sheraton to Surin Beach. spect the area for illegalities, Mr Mr Manote explained that his “On the other hand, if we do orders. “Most of the owners here are Manote explained. officers tried the same maneuver remove the buildings, villagers “They warn us to remove the local people. We just earn living The notices gave the beachfront two years ago. who have businesses there will get buildings every year, sometimes it’s and we have have been here a long operators until November 14 to “But we didn’t have the man- together and put pressure on us,” the TAO, sometimes the District time. I have sold tours packages vacate their premises. power to follow up, and so the he said. Office, sometimes it’s the Marine here for 10 years,” he added. Locals ramp up flood relief efforts for South THE people of Phuket have collected more of the Phuket Village Headman’s and Goods were donated over two days by than 14 million baht in donations for people Tambon Chief’s club also traveled to Haad hotels, private businesses and individual in flood affected areas of the country. Mean- Yai, where they helped cook meals for vic- people at four collection points throughout while, Patong Municipality is continuing its tims of the flood. the resort town. efforts. Joining them were Phuket Provincial Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukha- The figures were announced at a press Health Office doctors and officers who baan, who was born in Nakhon Sri conference Tuesday, presided by Phuket assisted in medical treatment. Thammarat, traveled with the donations. Governor Tri Augkaradacha. Separate from the provincial donation “The area [Chian Yai] is like a bowl, with The province organized six donation drives, Patong Municipality conducted its water running in from everywhere, espe- drives, beginning on October 18. The lat- own. cially from the mountains,” he said. est, last Saturday, saw various organizations A van carrying 15 Patong Municipality “If there is flooding, sometimes the vil- and citizens donate about 11 million baht in officers and a six-wheeled truck hauling lage will stay under water for months. Most goods and more than three million baht in donations including 20,000 bottles of wa- Students lend a hand packing supplies. of them are quite poor and the area does cash, which was sent to Haad Yai, ter, rice, canned fish, milk and clothing, left not receive media attention as it is rural.” Phatthalung, Nakhon Sri Thammarat and last Saturday morning for Chian Yai Dis- Municipality in cooperation with the De- “The expenses to transfer the donations Surat Thani. trict in Nakhon Sri Thammarat province. partment of Disaster Prevention and are quite high, but we are happy to do this,” In addition to goods and cash, members The collection was organized by Patong Mitigation (DDPM) in Patong. Mr Chairat said. – Atchaa Khamlo 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS November 13 - 19, 2010 Netherlands consulate

Loy Krathong opens for business Be in the know in time for one of By Nicholas Altstadt degree in civil law from Leiden Thailand’s most beautiful festivals. University in The Netherlands. His Page 6 THE Kingdom of the Netherlands career highlights include twenty has expanded its consular services years as an active director of the Landing in Phuket in Thailand by opening new con- Netherlands Council for Trade Qatar Airways’ CEO sulates in Phuket and Chiang Mai. Promotion. Seven Smulders has been roy- He has also been serving as an lists the benefits of the ally appointed by the Netherlands honorary adviser to the Thai Con- new route. Page 13 to serve as the Kingdom’s honor- vention and Exhibition Bureau’s ary consul for Phuket. exhibition department for two Food for thought The Netherlands Consulate in years. Phuket officially opened on Oc- In addition, he is still very ac- Sample some of the tober 22. It provides almost all tive in the global trade fairs and tasty local flavor in Nai services of a consulate except is- exhibition industry. Harn. Page 14 suance of visas and passports. Mr Smulders, whose career The consulate also serves as the has taken him to all corners of the Netherlands honorary consul for emergency contact point for both Phuket Seven Smulders globe, speaks five languages and Project relaunch residents and Dutch travelers in has an understanding of Thai. the region. Phuket, Mr Smulders said. The Netherlands Consulate is Award-winning design Phuket, along with Phang Nga, “Thailand is so huge, and es- the 18th foreign consulate to open for Bluepoint condos Krabi and Surat Thani provinces, pecially after the [2004] tsunami, in Phuket. back on track.Page 21 is covered by the consulate, lo- the Netherlands government real- cated in the Dara Hotel on Chao ized that Phuket is so far away In response to the growing need for Fa West Road, diagonally across from Bangkok, we had no repre- Gazette readers to contact their Classifieds from Central Festival Phuket sentation in Chiang Mai or consular representatives on Phuket, shopping mall. Phuket,” Mr Smulders said. the Gazette Guide now includes Everything you need at prices you An estimated 180,000 Dutch “The government decided the contact details for all 17 active can afford, from jobs to homes. tourists visit Thailand every year. time was right to open a consu- honorary consulates on the island Pages 27-38 About half of these are estimated late here,” he added. that co-ordinate through official Sport to visit the South, including Mr Smulders has a master’s meetings every three months. Team Udorn swing big at the Pro-Am Golf 11,437 pills seized in mega-bust tournament. PHUKET Police busted a two-mil- Pages 39 lion-baht drug deal orchestrated by a drug kingpin working behind bars in Prachinburi. A sting operation led to the ar- rests Monday of Saichon “Moe” Nison, 34, of Prachinburi and Thai worker drowns Chaowalit “Nong” Chedchupat, 25, of Bangkok. RELATIVES and friends watched One man trying to help was The pair were arrested at the in horror as Thai construction caught in a rip current and dragged 999 Hotel in Phuket Town with worker Kittisak Thongtirat was out to sea. Lifeguards were forced 11,437 ya bah (methamphet- swamped by a big wave then dis- to launch a jet-ski to safely re- amine) pills in their possession, appeared in rough surf at Karon cover him, Lt Nitikorn said. police said. Beach on Monday. Lifeguards, local business folk On October 13, a police infor- Duty officer Nitikorn Rawang and even the Navy joined the mant gave Phuket Police of Chalong Police said Mr search, but it was not until Tues- information that a “big” ya bah Kittisak, 25, went swimming near day afternoon that Mr Kittisak’s dealer had contacted him from the Centara Grand Beach Resort body was found about 100 meters inside prison via mobile phone to BUMPER BUST: The pills seized in the sting operation. Phuket, where he was working. offshore, two kilometers from set up a drug deal. planned to send the two drug drugs from Mr Chaowalit, who “His friends and relatives where he was last seen. The informant said Prachinburi mules to Phuket in October, but was waiting in Phuket Town. warned him and tried to stop him Mr Kittisak had worked at the Provincial Prison inmate Umpon postponed the deal. While Ms Saichon was leading entering the rough surf while hotel for three months and en- Ratniyom, an acquaintance, asked On Monday, Ms Saichon, one the informant to Mr Chaowalit, wearing jeans, but he wouldn’t lis- joyed swimming in the sea, Lt him if he would like to buy the ya of the mules, called the informant police were following closely be- ten,” said Lt Nitikorn. Nitikorn said. bah, worth about 1.5 million baht, and set up a meeting in Khok Kloi, hind. “People nearby and friends The brand-new, 1.9-billion- and 200 grams of ya ice valued at Phang Nga. When they were sure that Mr rushed to help him, but nobody baht, five-star Centara resort 560,000 baht. After meeting, Ms Saichon Chaowalit, who arrived by bus could do anything,” he added. opened just last month. Mr Umpon, 47, originally brought the informant to buy the from Surat Thani and was wait- ing in Phuket Town, police nabbed Ms Saichon. Police made Ms Saichon take them to Mr Chaowalit’s hotel, where they spotted him standing in front of his room. When he saw the police, he bolted into the room and jumped out a window, but to no avail. He was arrested at the scene. The pair were presented at a press conference on Tuesday chaired by Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha and Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pekad Tantipong. Police said that both suspects confessed to possession of the drugs with intent to distribute. – Atchaa Khamlo November 13 - 19, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Temple thief Fanelli case on hold shooting By Atchaa Khamlo ‘self-defense’ and Stephen Fein LEGAL proceedings against con- – Police fessed killer Ronald Fanelli are on hold until the American returns to Phuket, the Gazette has learned. A MAN gunned down by police He is currently undergoing psy- last week was shot in self-defense, chiatric examination at a facility police say. in Surat Thani “Police were chasing him, and Mr Fanelli, a former US Navy the robber started shooting at the officer, was sent to Suan Saran- officers, so they returned fire,” rom Hospital for examination on Phuket City Police Superintendent September 13, reportedly at his Wanchai Ekpornpit said. own request. The man was shot four times The case against him has been in the chest. deferred until an evaluation report “He died instantly at the scene,” is issued and he is returned to said Col Wanchai. Phuket Provincial Prison, a source No identification was found on at the jail told the Gazette. the body. Police believe he was Mr Fanelli has been charged Burmese and working illegally as with the murder of bar hostess a laborer. Wanphen Pienjai, a 37-year-old Officers were pursuing the man mother of two who disappeared after responding to a call report- from the Sweethearts Bar in Kata ing that Koh Sireh Temple had been on June 18. Care of the late Ms Wanphen’s two children now falls to her mother Sa-ard, pictured here with Wanphen’s broken into. The subject of police manhunt daughter ‘Farm’. Photo: Courtesy of thailandfriends.com, which is organizing a charity fundraiser for the family inJanuary. The temple had recently suf- almost a month long, Mr Fanelli fered a spate of burglaries, Col was arrested in a rented home in However, he later returned the January in Bangkok. “If either of the children wanted Wanchai explained. Karon on July 17. list with the questions unanswered Bill Rini, who visited the family to attend university they indicated Police arrived at the scene to During his confession at a press and a brief note saying he needed in September with the first install- that they would review that with find the man trying to rob the do- conference at Phuket City Police to consult his lawyer first. ment of the money raised, wrote her when the time came. nation box, he said. Station on July 18, Mr Fanelli de- Meanwhile, a group of online on his personal blogsite: “Amusingly, everyone there When the man saw the offic- scribed the killing as a “terrible, poker players based outside of “Sa-ard [Wanphen’s mother] translated ‘Rotary’ to ‘Lotary’ and ers, he ran into the surrounding terrible mistake”. Thailand has raised about 30,000 brought down a letter sent to her thought it had to do with the lot- forest, Col Wanchai said. The Gazette left a long list of baht for the surviving family of by the Phuket Rotary Club grant- tery. I had to explain what a rotary Police also suspect the man questions with Mr Fanelli during Ms Wanphen. ing Wanphen’s children, Farm and club was and everyone seemed to was involved in other criminal a 10-minute meeting with him at The group hopes to increase Iang, scholarships amounting to do that embarrassed chuckle activities and may have been part Phuket Provincial Prison in early that amount to 100,000 through a 6,000 baht (about US$193) a year when they realized how far off of a gang, Col Wanchai added. September. charity fundraiser scheduled for each while they stayed in school. they had been.” City arson: six cars in a week US consular clinics A WAVE of arson attacks has left Car owner Patcharin Kongpetch six vehicles damaged or destroyed said she had no idea as to the mo- over the seven days. tive for the attack, as she had been to return to Phuket The latest attack took place at parking in the same spot for two THE Consular Section of the US • Passport renewal applications. 1am in a small soi off Phang Nga years and hadn't had any disputes. embassy in Bangkok has an- • Notarial services and certified Road, in the heart of Phuket Town. The attack was the sixth simi- nounced its staff will be in Phuket copies, including income affida- Phuket City Police duty officer lar incident in since November 3. on December 17 to provide con- vits for retirees in Thailand. Somchai Nuubun told the Gazette All six fires were started by a gaso- sular outreach services. • Applications for extra visa that police and Kusoldharm Foun- line-doused tire being placed next “Dates are subject to change, pages will be accepted, but the dation rescue workers were the The latest vehicular victim burns. to the front-left tire of the vehicle, but we intend to stay as close to passports must be taken back to first responders. after the car was damaged beyond Capt Somchai said. this schedule as possible,” the the US Embassy for final process- Equipped only with a chemical repair. Important documents con- Money problems and revenge embassy wrote in a recent release. ing the next business day. fire extinguisher, they were unable tained in the passenger seating area were possible motives for the at- During the outreach session, Exact hours, venues and costs to stop the blaze as it spread and were also destroyed. tacks, said police. US consular staff will provide: have yet to be announced. engulfed the front half of the car. The flames were finally doused about 30 minutes later, but only 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS November 13 - 19, 2010 Lucky ladyboy UK envoy to arrive 2012 THE UK will not have an official ability to speak fluent Thai, and ambassador to Thailand and Laos from his love of football. He is a doubles the fun until 2012, British embassy West Bromwich Albion fan. Deputy Head of Mission Daniel In the interim, London-born Pruce told the Gazette this week. Asif Ahmad, former Deputy Di- A LUCKY 42-year-old ladyboy is Mr Pruce was on a one-day rector of the Foreign Office Asia set to marry not one, but two visit to Phuket, his first official Pacific Region unit, has arrived in young men in a lavish wedding visit to the island, on Tuesday. Thailand to carry on as chargé ceremony in the central Thai prov- He met the Phuket governor, d’affairs as “acting ambassador”. ince of Nakhon Sawan. the provincial police chief, then Mr Ahmad, an economics Somjit Songjaeng has lived with visited the head of Phuket Immi- graduate from Durham Univer- her first husband-to-be, 22-year- gration. He wrapped his visit up sity, is a former director of the old Anurut “Jack” Kraisa, for six by speaking at a meeting of the UK Trade and Investment Asia years. Not content with one lover, She met both of her husbands- British Business Association – Pacific unit, which is run jointly she met her second fiancé, 27- to-be in Pattaya. The wedding Phuket. by the Department of Trade and year-old Sathit “Bank” Rawdyoo, ceremony will begin on the morn- Mr Pruce explained that former Industry and the Foreign & at the end of last year. ing of November 13 with Buddhist British Ambassador to Thailand Commonwealth Office (FCO). It can’t hurt that Ms Somjit is rituals at the house of the “happy and Laos, Quinton Quayle, has British Embassy Deputy Head of On local matters, Mr Pruce said Mission Daniel Pruce a millionaire. Born in Takhlee Dis- triple”. In the evening there will joined drinks giant ThaiBev’s UK- his meeting with Governor Tri trict in Nakhon Sawan, she moved be a 50-table wedding party with based operations, but is expected intensive 18-month Thai-language Augkaradacha was positive. to Switzerland 25 years ago. There food, music and a cabaret show. to return to Thailand regularly. course, as well as ethics and cul- “It was very interesting, in par- she fell in love with a young Swiss Many people were afraid the “Quinton’s replacement has tural training to prepare “him” for ticular his vision of the future of man named Christian who worked unusual arrangement might cause been identified and that person has the posting. Phuket, especially regarding trans- in a watch factory. problems, but Ms Somjit said she been nominated to the Thai gov- “Our experience through portation. We spoke about taxis, The couple moved back to would be the central “go-between” ernment,” he explained. Quinton and David Fall at the em- fares, standards of services and Thailand, but after two years they who made sure everyone under- The candidate cannot be named bassy is that it makes an enormous rail links, all of which are very began to have problems and split. stood each other. until the Thai government has ac- difference if the ambassador important for Phuket,” he said. Ms Somjit moved back to Swit- Ms Somjit is also planning on cepted the nomination, he added. speaks good Thai. Accidents on Phuket rated zerland and opened a restaurant – paying for her two young hus- However, regardless of how “It adds a great dimension to highly in his talks with Phuket which became very successful. bands to continue their education soon the candidate is approved, the the effectiveness of our work,” he Provincial Police Commander Maj She returned to Takhlee and and improve themselves. She said person will not take up the post added. Gen Pekad Tantipong. bought property, including land she was sure that all three of them of ambassador until about March Mr Fall and Mr Quayle were “There were some good ideas where she built three houses now had the same heart and would live 2012, he said. known for their proficiency in I can take back to the embassy,” worth 20 million baht. together happily ever after. The candidate is to undergo an Thai. Days before flying out, Mr said Mr Pruce. The Know Before Quayle was a guest on several You Go campaign, posted on the Thai TV talk shows. FCO website, will likely boost its Much of his popularity with the attention to road safety for travel- Thai people stemmed from his ers, he added. – Phuket Gazette Beach clean-up by art ART galleries across Phuket from December will stage a series of exhibitions comprising artworks made from trash collected during beach clean-ups. The grand opening of the Ma- rine Litters Exhibition will be at the Nakhonnai Museum, opposite the Mangosteen Resort & Spa on Saiyuan Soi 2 in Rawai, on De- cember 1. Doors will open at 6pm. Come January, the exhibition will move to Rawai Art Village on Wiset Road. The collection will move to Phuket Town in February, when One of the art pieces. it will be on display at the Wua Gallery on Phang Nga Road. In played at each venue,” said March, the exhibition will move Thongthai Srigaroon, the project’s to the Room 2521 gallery on director. Thalang Road. “All the works will be for sale The project will involve local 25 with part of the proceeds going artists. “About 30 works from to the Community Hospital project about seven artists will be dis- on Koh Yao,” he added. November 13 - 19, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Krabi rallies flood relief By Robert Reynolds

THE worst flooding in decades and the ensuing images of villages be- ing washed away in Isarn and of Haad Yai City lying under water has given the residents of Krabi a deep sense of gratitude about how lucky they were. Apart from localized flooding, A bevy of beauties help launch the Krabi Andaman Festival 2010. some temporary road closures and the electrical supply going on and off, the Krabi region did not sus- tain any major damage. Yet many local residents could Annual festival not watch the daily reports of suf- fering and do nothing. Inspired to help their fellow countrymen, Volunteers pack bags of food, water, toiletries and other necessities. various groups in the province to net Bt500m offered their assistance by raising Donated clothes were cleaned money and collecting donations of and separated by size and style – THE annual Krabi Andaman Fes- food and clothes to send to the for boys and for girls – and packed tival is expected to generate about affected areas. into waterproof containers for dis- 500 million baht for the local On November 8, several of tribution. economy, officials said. these groups met at the Sriphong The overall effort was overseen Krabi Chamber of Commerce Phukaoluan Foundation Commu- by Chuan Phukaoluan, former (KCC) president Phuvadit nity Center to join forces. Krabi Mayor and president of the Preechanont told the Gazette that The Scouts raised funds and tion of Krabi also donated funds, Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation. more than 10,000 tourists are ex- contributed manpower, while the while volunteers from the local On November 9, the first con- pected to join the festivities, which foreign expat community in Ao technical college helped pack voy of four trucks left for the began on Friday. Nang made an outstanding con- food, water and toiletries into in- stricken areas of Nakhon Sri The event is designed to high- tribution with generous donations dividual emergency-relief bags to Thammarat. On November 11, the light Krabi tourist attractions, local Traditional fishing skills on show. to bolster the effort. distribute to those stricken by the second convoy departed for Haad culture and cuisine. The Thraha Santisuk Founda- floods. Yai and Songkhla. “The activities each day have Couples always come here for different charms that should not marriage proposals and single be missed. Activities on the first people come to ask for luck in love day were at Baan Koh Klang, on from the goddess Phra Nang.” Prasong Canal, where the fishing Saturday is the final day of three village invited people to come and days of live stage performances see their traditional lifestyle,” he on Maharaj Road Soi 8, the “walk- said. ing street” in the heart of Krabi “Activities on the second day Town. are at Ao Thalane, home to one of Held in conjunction with the the lushest mangrove forests in main festival is the Krabi Food Krabi. Festival at Lan Pudam in Krabi “On the third day, activities will Town, which will conclude on be held at Rai Ley Beach, re- Tuesday. nowned for its romantic feel. – Pimwara Choksakulpan

Devotees pray to the local fertility goddess Phra Nang. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS November 13 - 19, 2010 Keeping Loy Krathong afloat By Janpen Upatising LOY Krathong is renowned as Selected perhaps the most beautiful of all traditional Thai festivals but it seems to be losing its luster among Events Phuket youths.. Phuket City: Saphan Hin On the night of November 21, November 21 millions of floats adorned with 5pm Loy Krathong Parade from flowers and alight with candles Phuket City Hall to Saphan Hin will be set adrift at sea, on canals, 8pm Live folk music at Saphan Hin lakes and rivers to send off any traces of bad luck from the past Patong (organized by Patong Municipality) year. November 20 Unlike Songkran, which marks Main stage on Soi Bangla: the beginning of the Thai New Year 6pm Cultural performance by with over-enthusiastic patrons students from Thaksin University in “blessing” passers-by by pummel- Songkhla, followed by scholarship ing with them water, Loy Krathong ceremony invokes a sense of inner peace 7:30pm Miss Bar Beer Contest among those who take part. November 21 Yet, teenagers in Phuket told the 6:30pm Parade from Prachanukhro Gazette the festival held little at- Rd to Soi Bangla traction for them. Some did not 7:30pm Music and live even know when the event would performances on eight stages along Patong Beach, including shadow be held. plays, angklung performance, and For Wattigorn Wonglhaw, aged live contemporary and traditional 15, the event is simply not excit- music ing enough. Above: A boy makes a wish before setting his krathong afloat. Photo: Robert Pollai “Loy Krathong in Phuket is so Chalong: Ladthiwanaram quiet. It doesn’t seem to have Likewise, 17-year-old Mawika the marvels of Loy Krathong is Temple (organized by the Chalong Tambon many activities to do or shows to Lodjeang said, “If you asked me that in true Thai spirit it not only Administration Organization) go see,” he said. when it is, I couldn’t tell you, be- centers on the family, but also November 20 Manit Onsuntipaup, 18, said the cause the day of the event changes extends to the community as a 8:30pm Miss Noppamas beauty lack of promotional buzz may be every year.” whole. contest for kids the cause. While many youngsters seem to “People in my neighborhood “It’s not like the Vegetarian Fes- be losing touch with the festival, usually get together a few days November 21 6pm Krathong-making competition tival last month, which was more others are happily keeping the tra- before the event. We help each 7pm Stage performances by lively. I was told about it every day dition alive by enjoying the time other to make the krathong. It’s students through TV and radio, but news with their families. like our community activity,” said 8pm Miss Noppamas Contest about Loy Krathong is dead quiet. Floating lanterns are now part of “I go to the festival with my Naphat Satapoomin, 14. Chalong Pier “I still haven’t heard or seen the festivities. Photo: Fraser Morton parents every year at Suan Luang. “Once we have made the any advertisements on TV about It’s just another cultural event, but krathong, we float them into the (organized by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization) where or how the event will be At age 14, Suttikit Pikulpol likes I can spend time with my beloved sea at Cape Panwa. We also sit November 20 organized,” he added. the event, but he has to rely on family,” said 14-year-old Jarupong down and eat together near the pier. 7pm Live Thai country folk music Jantima Permpoonsaptavee, someone to tell him when it will Theeraprayoon. Even young Naphat worries the 15, agrees. “It’s different from the be on. “I enjoy the event, but to Wanon Vunlime, 18, also enjoys festival might disappear, with more November 21 Vegetarian Festival. I know when be honest I don’t know when Loy his family time. “Mom and dad and more people thinking the event 6:30am Alms offerings to Buddhist that festival is coming. I see the Krathong is each year. I usually took me to Patong Beach last year. is not worth taking part in. monks 8am-3pm Longtail boat races yellow flags with Chinese writing. find out two or three days before I think it is the best place to enjoy “If we don’t help each other, 7pm Miss Noppamas Contest and But for Loy Krathong, it’s not the event when someone tells me,” the event. It was fun,” he added. the festival may disappear one live country folk music clear when it will be on.” he says. For many Westerners, one of day,” she said.

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FHM Model committed Refugees flee war zone THOUSANDS of refugees poured suicide: Police into Thailand to escape fighting in Burma which erupted following the POLICE have announced an FHM country’s first elections in two de- model found shot dead in her cades on November 7. luxury condominium in Bangkok On the day the country went last month committed suicide. to the polls, which critics dis- Deputy national police chief missed as a sham designed to Panupong Singhara Na Ayutthaya prolong military rule, ethnic Karen gade 5 led by commander Na reportedly said Sasithorn “Pik” rebels took over key government Kham Mwe refused, leading to ris- Onmiwol, 28, shot herself after tak- buildings in Myawaddy on the ing tensions in Karen State. ing an overdose of sleeping pills. Thai-Burma border. Na Kham Mwe said he seized The verdict represents a turn- Thai authorities began sending positions in Myawaddy to protest around for the police, who refugees back to Myawaddy No- the elections. “I am doing this for previously said they believed Ms vember 9 after a state of quiet democracy,” he told reporters on Sasithorn was murdered. returned to the town, The Nation the border. The model was found lying on reported. The fighting caused as many as her bed with a bullet wound to her The audacious move by a rogue 15,000 refugees to flee into Mae Sot. head on October 11. Her boyfriend brigade of the Democratic Karen Fighting also spread further was prime suspect in the killing. Buddhist Army (DKBA) provoked south to Payathonzu, over the Gen Panupong said on Novem- the Burmese army to attack with border from the Three Pagodas ber 8 police had thoroughly heavy artillery on Monday. At least Pass in Kanchanaburi province. three people were killed and 20 DKBA troops reportedly razed examined the crime scene and Fighting sent an estimated 15,000 fleeing to Mae Sot. Photo: The Nation found no evidence that anyone else injured in the fighting. government buildings, including had been in the room. A rocket-propelled grenade the Ministry of Information and sults of the Burmese elections had were neither free nor fair and de- Lt Gen Jaramporn Suramanee landed in the Thai district of Mae the Ministry of Construction. yet to be announced. The military manded the release of Suu Kyi and said investigations had shown the Sot across the Moei River, which “They have documents on all junta’s proxy party, the Union Soli- other political prisoners. door to the condo was locked runs along the border, reportedly the data and conspiracies planned darity and Development Party Japan said it was “deeply dis- from the inside. injuring several people. against us in those buildings,” one (USDP), was widely expected to appointed” with the elections, DNA found on the murder The Burmese army had sought DKBA commander told Burmese win by a landslide. while British Foreign Secretary weapon, a .32 caliber Smith & to absorb ethnic armies as a Bor- exile news agency the Democratic The polls were dismissed by William Hague described the result Wesson revolver, belonged to Ms der Guard Force. While most of Voice of Burma (DVB). many Western leaders. US Presi- as a “foregone conclusion”. Sasithorn. Her fingerprints were the DKBA agreed to the plan, Bri- At the time of writing the re- dent Barack Obama said the polls – Phuket Gazette also found on the gun. Police used 3D imaging to simulate the moments leading up to Ms Sasithorn’s death, said Lt Flood toll reaches 165 as evacuations continue Gen Jaramporn. THE death toll from Thailand’s tions to evacuate several districts. in restoration costs, the town’s Before shooting herself Ms flooding has reached 165 as offi- Eighteen provinces are still mayor has said. Sasithorn had swallowed more cials prepare to evacuate people flooded, the Thai News Agency The nationwide disaster has than 10 sleeping pills, which was from parts of the South at risk reported on November 7. prompted deep concern from His enough to kill her, he said. from flash floods and landslides. In Haad Yai in Songkhla, which Majesty the King Bhumibol The Nation reported that police The Chi River in Northeastern was hit by its worst ever floods Adulyadej. believe the motive for the suicide Thailand is also at risk of bursting last week, authorities are strug- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was stress from romantic and fi- its banks, threatening the prov- gling to remove some 10,000 tons said HM The King worried about nancial problems, and the fact that inces of Maha Sarakham, Buri Ram of garbage and debris from the people affected by the flooding Ms Sasithorn was an “introvert”. and Roi Et. streets. and suggested authorities consider Police have informed Ms Heavy downpours were expected Songkhla Municipality faces more flood-prevention projects Sasithorn’s friends and family of in Surat Thani, Phattalung and Bt250 million in damage to public along the Chao Phraya River and their findings and they had not con- Nakhon Sri Thammarat over the and private property and requires other waterways in the future. tested them, Lt Gen Jaramporn said. Trang-Phatthalung Rd. Photo: The Nation coming days, prompting prepara- an equally large amount of money Survival kits given by HM The King have been distributed to Muslim clerics and imams in Narathiwat in addition to a large amount of relief supplies already delivered to flood victims across the country. November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 10 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION November 13 - 19, 2010

Pandora’s box Change for the better Driving around Phuket recently I have noticed a few Let’s keep FIVB things that do not bode well for Re: Gazette online, Phuket opin- the future. ion: Making sense of the numbers The first is the huge amount game, October 31 of traffic on the roads which A good article and one which seems to increase daily. As we I fully support, and I believe I approach another high season I alive in Phuket see a change in the reporting on am sure that traffic jams will your paper. BY ALL accounts, this year’s Phuket Thailand become commonplace. Second At one time it was my opinion Open women’s beach volleyball tournament perhaps as a result of the first, that you were selective in the was the best, biggest and most entertaining to the attitude of drivers seems to things you reported as several date. have become more aggressive major crime incidents in Patong A real boon for tourism at the tail end of here in 2012 and 2014. Both will feature beach and risks are taken more fre- were never reported. the low season, the competition showcased the volleyball (see ‘First Person’ on facing page). quently (such as running red Whichever light one views the considerable talents of these professional This year’s event caused a large influx of lights and illegal U-turns). Third, statistics in, one thing is sure athletes and culminated in an exciting day of foreign tourists. Not only competitors with the actual infrastructure of the and that is that the crime rate for finals matches ending with a rivetting tie- their families and friends came to Phuket, but roads which are often potholed, serious crimes on this island is breaker for the championship. also many took part in the Beach Volleyball missing markings or poorly lit appalling. Perhaps best of all for Phuket is the fact Around-the-World (BVAW) event. The BVAW gives me further concern. Phil Skingsley that three successful satellite tournaments draws people who can afford to jet in from all Combined with the endless Phuket have formed around the main competition. over the world to indulge their passion for the construction and sheer number The inaugural PTT Interschool Cup involved sport: “high-quality tourists” in TAT-speak. of trucks and cement mixers I five teams of six girls each, while the hotly Unfortunately, the organizers of the event Here comes the sun wonder where this is all leading. contested Federbrau Inter-Hotel Competition have told the Gazette that without better Is there actually any town drew in eight teams from resorts around the financial support from the province, next Even though the roads are planning for Phuket or have the island, with scores of drum-banging supporters year’s event might have to go to another getting chockablock with modern-day prospectors already turning up for the exciting finals. province more willing to provide adequate tourists, I’m happy high season opened Pandora’s box? The Bob Selznick and pro volleyball player Yupa funding. has arrived. Phuket Gazette does a good job Phukrongploy, the partners who organized This would be a terrible blow to Phuket, Planning during the monsoon of raising warnings but I worry both the hotel and school competitions, have especially coming at a time when the sport season blows, especially if no one is paying attention. gotten great feedback from players in both really seems to be taking off here. you’re on a motorbike. Justin Bradshaw competitions. They have also been asked to Having sensibly put sustainable tourism There’s nothing like living on Chalong organize beach volleyball competitions year- development as his top gubernatorial priority, Phuket and having to deal with round. we hope Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradecha morbid, London-like weather for A year ago in this space, the Gazette ques- and the Phuket Provincial Administration months on end! I’m definitely You get only one tioned why the sport – which appears Organization will join PTT, the Gazette and the looking forward to not having to chance to make a purpose-built for a resort island like Phuket – other proud sponsors to make what is already send last minute text messages had not attracted many Thais to join the large the world’s largest world tour event even to my friends saying I need to first impression number of foreign spectators in the stadium. bigger and better next year. “rain check” our rendezvous Now precisely that seems to be happening. After five years of continual development, it because of the wall of water Being relatively new to Phuket The local Sports Authority of Thailand office would be a real shame if next year’s stop in heading my way. and to the perilous joys of plans to develop the sport in Phuket in the the Kingdom is called the Pattaya Thailand Most of all, I’m looking saddling a rickety Honda Click run-up to two large tournaments to be hosted Open. forward to days filled with on its roads, I headed west last sunshine, frolicking fun and week to visit Patong. spontaneous gallivants around After safely negotiating the Exasperated, I finally came alloted space and off I strolled paid some 3km away at the the island on the weekends. roller coaster road down to the to the conclusion that Patong with my bucket and spade to Kathu Police Station. Sundowners at Promthep, a full town, I suddenly found myself must be landlocked and the play in the sand. Nevertheless, I paid the fine day at the beach, al fresco immersed in a dusty noisy traffic beach was a metaphor for When I returned, much to my and swore to not enter the town brunches, barbecues with jam New Delhi would be proud something else entirely. horror, an industrial sized chain again anytime soon. friends... could it get any better? of, leading me into the Bermuda I did eventually locate the and a parking fine were glued to Aggravated Andrew Sun Lovin’ Sista Triangle of one-way systems. beach, parked my bike in an my bike, stating a fine must be Phuket Kathu

Abandoned Elderly Why the haze?

There is an old, bedridden lady What happened? The rain finally who lives behind us. She has chil- stopped and I still couldn’t see the dren who do not seem to look after hills for the haze. her and cries for hours at a time At first I thought it was mist night and day. formed by the morning sun warm- Is there a government agency ing the soaked earth, but that that can make sure she is looked should lift by midday when tem- after properly? peratures have risen. But this haze Peter Allen has been hanging around for days. Chalong authorities such as Tambon Ad- It’s too late in the year for the ministration Organizations or local annual “Great Indonesian Burnoff” Onura Saetiuu, a social devel- municipalities. to hit us, so what is it? oper at Phuket Provincial Of- We help find solutions on a Dave McFlintock fice of Social Development and case by case basis. Phuket Town Human Security, replies: The personal information of the In order to pursue a case, we informant will be kept as evidence, An officer at the Thailand Me- will request detailed information as sometimes we are given false teorological Department such as the informant’s name, information that is damaging to our weather station at Phuket In- address and telephone number to department. ternational Airport, replies: help us find the location. We also Also, we may need to contact Haze has been covering the is- need to know where and when the person to clarify information land for six days now because of this incident happened. in the report. high pressure conditions. It might It is also helpful if the informant To report any issues regarding take a few days, but the sky will knows contact information for the children, women and the elderly, clear. Phuket experiences haze like elderly woman’s relatives. call our 24-hour hotline at 1300. this every time a high pressure Our officer will go to the You can also contact our provin- system covers the region. This is woman’s residence and examine cial office between 8:30am and common at this time of year, es- the situation there. Sometimes we 4:30pm by calling 076-212-726 or pecially when low-speed winds work in cooperation with local 076-240414. occur with cloudy conditions. November 13 - 19, 2010 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 International support means sporting success

Wirat Patee is the director of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) office in Phuket. Holder of THE Sports Authority of Phuket a bachelor’s degree in physical [under the SAT] is responsible for PACKING MEAT: Trussed pigs in a pickup. Photo: m.a.r.c./Flickr the organization and development education, he is currently work- of youth participation in 43 dif- ing toward a master’s degree in ferent sports. Piggy in the middle Because it is included in the sports management. Here he talks about devel- Thailand National Games and the oping sports with Phuket’s youth. AFTER many years of repressing Thailand National Youth Games, my empathy for the animals in beach volleyball is one sport that today’s mass meat industry, I By Alexandra Andersson we are encouraging and provid- practice beach sports and perfect have finally had to give in. I am ing young players training for. winds and sea for sailing, but we now a reluctant vegetarian. Do you have an opinion to voice? We now have 25 kids practic- need more support from the local I say reluctant because I do not Email [email protected] ing beach volleyball with a local community. Although Phuket disagree with the principle of hu- coach and we have both three- hosts many international sportiong mans eating animals. When you try and kid yourself that the vast and five-year development plans. events, locals pay little attention. consider how integral meat eating majority of the meat in restaurants The first thing is that we ex- Children, parents and teachers still has been to our survival as a spe- and shops has not been kept like pect to win some medals in the focus on studies, not sports. So, cies, electing not to eat meat seems that. There is a reason it is cheap. Thailand National Youth Games, I think schools should give the the unnatural choice. Even on a purely selfish level, which Phuket will host in 2012. children a chance It is unfortunately not as un- do you really want to ingest food The kids should do well in the tour- One sport that Phuket young- natural as the conditions in which that has been standing in its own nament because they will have chance to practice in the PTT sters are becoming very interested livestock are kept these days. feces all its life, been cannibalized trained on real beaches and will volleyball camps and the main in is soccer. This is because FC Quaint farms with a balanced at- or covered in abscesses? be familiar with the settings. competition helped draw attention Phuket is getting close to Division titude towards animal rearing, Containing such a high volume But if they are to be successful to the sport. I sent letters to many 1 and we can see match results slaughtering and eating have been of bodies, blood, disease and ex- in national or international com- schools asking for students to and the team’s movement in the replaced by factories. cretion in such a contained space petitions, I admit that a foreign come and cheer at the competi- press. There is also a Facebook Factories which, not unlike any – day in, day out – has caused coach or someone more qualified tion each day. About six schools following and many fans cheer the other businesses, have the goal of bacteria and viruses to mutate and is needed to pass along knowledge responded. team on at Surakul Stadium and producing as much product as spread. Bird flu, Pfiesteria, H1N1 and techniques to our local coach. Another sport we are develop- attend away games. possible, at the highest profit. and foot and mouth have all been After hosting the Thailand Na- ing is sailing. We asked 19 local This has encouraged more boys The thing the meat industry has linked to these putrid production tional Youth Games, Phuket will organizations to send 30 youths to come to Phuket for the Vision long forgotten however, is that the pits. host the 4th Asian Beach Games in each to attend sailing camps at a Asia Program, organized by the product they are dealing with is The free-range quaint little farm year 2014. We also expect suc- sailing school near Sarasin Bridge. Asian Football Confederation to alive. They will not “waste” money ideal may be making a comeback cess in these Games, because by We will support them to compete develop grassroots and youth soc- on its physical, emotional or men- in the West, but out here I think it that time we should have more in as many sailing competitions as cer across the continent. tal wellbeing. will be more of a challenge to seek youths playing beach volleyball. we can, especially the King’s Cup There are four youth football The highest density of animals it out. The Swatch FIVB Beach Vol- Regatta next year – we’ll train clubs in the program: Kata, Kathu, are crammed into the cheapest Until I find it, my conscience leyball World Tour that just finished them to do their best. Bor Rae and Cherng Talay. We aim environments, fed the cheapest will not allow me to risk being a last Sunday was really advanta- Phuket has an advantage due to to support these kids to pursue food, and their health, mentally or part of the literally sickening geous for us. Our kids had the its location. We have beaches to football as a career. physically, is not tended to. Don’t mass-meat production scene.

Central Festival as many more throughout the car park. parking no longer The new CCTV system is working quite well, with almost gives me the chits 100% efficiency. Of course, we cannot tell you Last week I noticed there that how many new CCTV cameras are no longer any staff handing out have been installed for security parking chits when I enter the reasons, but our security person- undercover parking at Central Fes- nel can see everything by zooming tival Phuket. Is this a permanent in. change? Or were they just sick on They can now see things such that day? The empty sentry box as registration plates and even the is still there, but no more staff. drivers in the cars in much more I did notice that the fine young detail. man is still there to salute me as I And all this can be recorded. drive by. The previous CCTV cameras at Terry Seagram the security boxes could only Photo: FIVB Chalong show an overall image without any zoom capability. Kanthida Khawthong, manager Although the department store of the Tourist Marketing De- already had CCTV in the car park Volleyball music much to shout about partment at Central Festival, area and inside the mall, to improve replies: confidence and security for our I really enjoyed the Phuket Geoffrey Rowe, Managing Di- stroyed. That’s why there was a The number of staff on duty at consumers, in the near future Thailand Open beach volleyball rector of event organizer lot of repetition. entrance security boxes is being more CCTV cameras will be in- competition, but I have to ask, Pentangle Promotions, replies: We had about a dozen CDs ini- reduced as we stopped using our stalled at every point in Central. who chose the music? It seemed We had a problem this year. We tially, but we ended up with just car parking ticket system last With more than 50% of the like they just kept playing Village had a lot of music, but the van three or four, so the Village People week. shops, all in different areas of Cen- People over and over again. that was carrying a lot of our stuff tended to get a bit overplayed this We have installed more CCTV tral, undergoing renovations, we What’s up with that? down from Bangkok had an acci- year. cameras, with cameras now in would like our CCTV system to Spike Mee dent. Quite a few people have com- place at the entry points, as well cover the whole place. Karon A lot of our CDs were de- mented on it already. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS November 13 - 19, 2010 Dusit to unveil three new sites By Anand Singh Mr Chanin Donavanik, CEO of Dusit International, expressed exceptional confi- DUSIT International is planning to open dence in Phuket tourism. He revealed a three more hotels in the south of Thailand positive outlook for hotel businesses on the to handle an expected surge in tourism. island in terms of occupancy rates, saying One of the hotels will join the Dusit Thani that Phuket remains highly popular with for- Laguna in Phuket. It will likely be a trendy eign and domestic tourists. hotel, possibly a D2, which is one of Dusit’s He also pointed out that the improving MORE ON THE WAY: Dusit International is investing in three new resorts in Thailand. newer brands. political climate encourages optimism. This will make it the second Dusit-owned One of Dusit International’s distinguished hold and Leasehold Property Fund dence and provide security in terms of re- hotel on the island. The other two proper- properties, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket has (DTCPF) by year’s end, which will make turns to investors. ties are planned to become luxury hotels, seen a rise in bookings for the fourth quar- it the largest hotel property fund in the Thai The fund’s incorporation is pending ap- one speculated to be built in Samui as the ter of this year, through to next year. Stock Exchange. proval of the Securities and Exchange Dusit Thani Samui and another as the Dusit Tourism growth will also be supple- DTCPF will be backed by three of the Commission. Devarana, to be built in Phang Nga. mented by foreign airlines’ decisions to company’s resorts, namely the Dusit Thani Earlier this year Dusit International an- Dusit International representatives reaf- add more direct and chartered flights to the Laguna Phuket, Dusit D2 Chiang Mai and nounced the successful acquisition of the firmed their confidence in the growth of island. the Dusit Thani Hua-Hin. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. Previously the Thai tourism industry and anticipated According to The Nation, Dusit plans to Dusit Management Co, a subsidiary of owned by Laguna Resorts & Hotels Plc, an increase in the number of inbound tour- finance its expansion through its new in- Dusit Thani Plc, will hold 99.99% of the fund a local subsidiary of the Singaporean Ban- ists for the coming year. This should benefit vestment fund. The group is preparing to and will lease the three hotels from the fund yan Tree Group. The resort has been under hotel industries across the country. offer the four billion baht Dusit Thani Free- at fixed and variable rental rates to gain confi- Dusit’s management for 23 years. Know the buzz words affecting your investments INVESTMENTS come in all ucts often carry additional higher tees” that aren’t what they seem possible to establish, with any de- shapes and sizes. Over the years risks, such as “counter-party risk” to be. Recent examples of this in- gree of certainty, in advance of its many Phuket expats have prob- which can render the investment clude: Guarantees issued by small expected maturity date such as for- ably been offered investment worthless. subsidiaries, not carrying the full estry products, traded or products that are touted as “100% The counter-party is usually a faith of the major institutions and second-hand life insurance or en- capital protected”. bank, insurance company or fi- ing asset (often an index, such as guarantees that only cover a small dowment policies or litigation These offerings can be loosely nancial institution which provides the Dow Jones Industrial Average part of the investment value. funding. grouped as “structured products” the “guarantee” or “protection” in stock index) and, far more signifi- Also, the use of low-cost sub- Does this mean that all of these and are often far less secure than return for the majority of the in- cantly, the guarantor’s deposit ordinated instruments, like products are a scam? No, not nec- the name implies. vestors’ capital being deposited vehicle. sub-prime or toxic notes, rather essarily, but the risks become much Structured products are offered within the counter-party’s own When Lehman Brothers filed than an institution’s primary debt higher when dealing in assets that to investors under many names by fixed interest instruments. for insolvency in September 2008, structures, as well as the use of a are difficult to tie into any refer- banks, building societies and fi- In extreme cases counter- investments “guaranteed” by the remote jurisdiction whose legal enced valuation. In general the nancial advisers. They normally party’s may require over 99% of failed bank, most notably those structure makes enforcement of longer the term of these kinds of run for fixed terms of three an investment deposited in such promoted in the UK and the contracts practically impossible. investment, the greater the risks. months or longer and are de- instruments, leaving less than 1% Singaporean markets, were ren- The nature of many structured The right structured notes on scribed using words like to invest. This means that, effec- dered worthless overnight. products means the beginning and the right terms in relation to the “guaranteed”, “protected” or “dy- tively, 99% of your investment is Only a few years earlier struc- end values are supposedly defined, right assets may have some valid- namic”. invested in, and reliant upon, the tured products known as but there is no investment valua- ity but too many of the structured In some cases they’re given solvency of the counter-party, and “precipice bonds” had spectacu- tion available for the period in products currently available suit the complex titles such as “capital only 1% is invested in the under- larly failed due to another risk – between. product designers and distributors accumulator auto-call option”. lying asset. that of leverage – when the mar- In short, not only do investors more than the investors. These reassuring titles imply a The returns on any structured kets fell way beyond expectations. often not understand the risks or Forewarned is forearmed – higher level of investment secu- product are dependent, to differ- Investors were virtually wiped contractual nuances of what most structured products should rity. The reality is that the opposite ent extents, on the leveraged out. they’re investing in but also, in be seen as predatory financial in- is often the case; structured prod- performance of both the underly- Other dangers include “guaran- many cases, they have no idea struments, something that marks what it’s worth at any given point a very clear and very present between the start and the matu- danger on your investment rity of the investment. radar. As a result structured products have become the natural hiding Bill Anderson is the Phuket Associate place for every kind of illiquid or Director of MBMG International. untraded asset whose value is im- E: [email protected] November 13 - 19, 2010 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Phuket joins Qatar Air global network By Alexandra Andersson passengers from East to West. He added that Thailand is the Popular connections for the number-one destination in the A NEW daily direct flight connect- Doha – Phuket route include West- world for this niche clientèle, with ing Doha and Phuket is set to ben- ern European cities like London, a 30% market share of the medi- efit the island in a number of ways. Stockholm, Berlin, Moscow as cal tourism industry, and he has The first Qatar Airways flight well as cities in Northern and been working with Mr Suvat to from Doha landed in Phuket on Southern America. promote it. October 12, and is part of the Mr Al Baker said that they de- The first ever medical tourism airline’s aggressive expansion cided to add a direct Phuket route roadshow in the Middle East was strategy. due to the success of their Bangkok held in Doha last month and the Phuket is one of nine new des- – Phuket flights. Last year, they direct route will give Phuket a tinations added by the airline in the carried 200,000 passengers into competitive edge over other medi- past year, with plans for adding Phuket, and this year they plan to cal tourism destinations in Asia, another 120 destinations in the increase that to 300,000. like Singapore and Korea. next three years. “Phuket is a favorite destination “Medical services in Qatar are “Our growth strategy is to be- from the Middle East and from expensive, and there is a certain come a global network operator,” passengers that fly with us from lack of expertise, so medical tour- said Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Europe,” Mr Al Baker said. ism is a selling point for Middle Baker. Thailand’s Ambassador to Qatar, Eastern tourists,” Mr Suvat said. “In a radius of only five hours Mr Suvat Chirapant, went on to When asked whether the route flight time from Doha, there is a explain that Middle Eastern tour- will be popular with Thais wanting NEW DIRECTION: Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is expanding the airline, population of over three billion ists have increasingly been looking to holiday in Qatar, the ambassa- and Phuket is the latest destination on the radar. Photo: Alexandra Andersson people, and this is what we will tap. to Asia as a holiday destination dur- dor was skeptical, citing the harsh In response to comments about convenient option.” “Doha will serve as an excel- ing their harsh summer climate. climate and lack of natural attrac- layover times of up to eight hours He also added that the Kuala lent gateway for you, connecting “Previously Florida was the top tions in Qatar as an obstacle. for passengers transferring from Lumpur pit stop that is currently Phuket to key cities around the choice, but after 9/11 it has been “It is more of a business or European flights Mr Al Baker said: part of the Doha – Phuket route world.” harder for them to get visas there MICE [meetings, incentives, “We do realize this is an issue will be eliminated as soon as more According to Mr Al Baker, the and they don’t feel as comfort- conventions and exhibitions] des- for many of the connections. But aircraft are available. increased accessibility of Phuket able going,” he said. tination, rather than for leisure and as with everything, we cannot “When this happens I am sure to the rest of the world will Medical tourism is also another recreational tourism,” he said. satisfy every passenger, so for this there will be massive improve- help boost tourism, particularly sector of the industry that is set Demand for the route has al- very reason we have increased the ments in the connections between since Doha’s geographical location to benefit from the route, Mr Al ready proven high, with frequent frequency of our flights to European capitals and Phuket,” makes it ideal for carrying Baker said. bookings, Mr Al Baker said. Bangkok, so it gives you another he added. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010 Get down to Grandma’s garden

MAN’S TOUCH: THE true essence of Thailand lies Restaurant in its cuisine. owner Chef Nathee is You’ve got to doff your cap to magic in a country that has absorbed the kitchen. Japanese, Chinese and its neighboring lands’ culinary influences and somehow managed to mix and regur- gitate (bad choice of word, I know) them as its own. This is the genius of the eminently unique and delicate mélange that is Thai cuisine. but now rather And don’t get me troubled and need- started on foreign in- lessly cable-strewn fluences on the Thai streets of Nai Harn language. to a highly recommended Thai prompted act of polit- So, with high ex- dining place – Lan Yai Ma – esse. No matter – it’s pectations and “Grandmother’s”. great to see children an over- We choose to dine outside in with an appetite for loaded the garden of this converted house something other than Nissan and, even before the seating ar- processed food, al- truck we ne- rangements are sorted, the kids though at that stage in gotiate devour the complimentary brus- the evening they would have gladly the once- chetta, offering me a sodden chewed on table mats – visiting UK tranquil morsel of garlic bread in a heavily social workers please take note. Lan Yai Ma’s broad-ranging menu is predominantly focused on Thai food and naturally so, seeing that Chef Nathee, hailing from near Bangkok, has gained experi- ence in both Marriott Courtyard and Hilton kitchens. He’s a hard- working and talented man. Chicken fried rice and basil leaf chicken or locally known as khrapouw gai (each 60 baht) go down a treat with the kids and it’s YUMMY: Clear tom yam seafood and not long before they’ve wandered a kiwi soda and fish and chips (top). off to examine other male diners’ the fish is almost perfect and the tattoos and their female compan- vegetables spot on al dente. ions’ gold adornments. Meanwhile The atmosphere at Lan Yai Ma tom yam goong and tom yam sea- is best described as “polite” with food (both 95 baht) are decidedly couples whispering sweet noth- spicy while a Lan Yai Ma mixed ings, groups of European diners salad (120 baht) is washed down quietly discussing, no raised by the house red – a vino da voices, soft background music tavola (95 baht); I have three that deserves to stay in the back- glasses, of different sizes, the last ground and attentive service. And, big enough to contain three gold- as with most upper-level pri- fish and an underwater coral vately-run restaurants, it effort- castle. No wonder I was banished lessly knocks corporate attempts from the driver’s seat when we to create an intimate dining ambi- headed back home. For mains it’s ance into a cocked hat. superbly grilled sea bass, mashed potatoes and grilled veggies (225 Opposite The Kiwi Bar on the road baht) and this is where Chef from Nai Harn to Rawai. T: 084- Nathee shows his true mettle as 0686089. Closed Saturdays. November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010 Helping the handicapped A Dane’s desire to make the island a better place for wheelchair users, for both tourists and local residents. By Alexandra Andersson his work and his mission to help Last week, that dream became SHOP AND SERVICES others beyond their disability and a reality when she opened her new KIRSTEN Sonder’s dream of see the world,” Kirsten said. business: Phuket Handicap Tours Kirsten’s 20-year stint working helping disabled people in Thailand Back then, Kirsten had been & Solutions Co Ltd in Chalong. with disabled and elderly people in began in 2002 when she met a holidaying in Thailand for many her homeland has given her the wheelchair-bound man at a party years, taking time off from her MEET AUNT KIRT means she needs to make her in Denmark. busy work as a carer for the dis- Phuket venture a reality. Kirsten, a healthcare worker, lis- abled in Denmark. Known as “Aunt Kirt” to her Thai People with impaired tened as John Busk talked about his Taking her advice, John ven- friends, Kirsten has moved to the movement are her business traveling the world, rat- tured to Thailand, but his trip was island permanently to set up her priority, and pro- ing holiday destinations on facilities blighted by the services he en- business. viding a service and treatment for disabled tourists. countered for disabled tourists. She strives to not only help tour- that can make Confined to a wheelchair since His experience sparked Kirs- ists, but Phuket residents too. daily tasks more birth, John knew all to well the chal- ten’s idea to one day operate a Her shop sells and rents high manageable lenges facing disabled travelers. much-needed service for the dis- quality disability items. She also is her mis- “He was so passionate about abled in Phuket. strives to employ as many local sion. disabled people as possible, to She can set an example for other busi- also place Phuket more handicap friendly nesses. large, cus- “IN 2008 Thailand signed a UN resolution on disabled rights, and Meeting Kirsten, you are imme- tomized since then there has been a marked improvement in disabled diately struck by her deep sense of orders access to local government buildings.” social responsibility, which stems for equip- “The Big Buddha, the Tin Mining Museum and public toilets are from her upbringing. She comes ment from WHEELCHAIR WILL: Kirsten some leading examples.” from a long line of civil servants. overseas. Sonder wants to help dis- “People behind these projects understand that when they build a “My family always taught me Not only abled tourists and locals. new public attraction they have to consider handicapped access.” to think about what you can give are many of – Kirsten Sonder the society you live in,” she said. the products unavailable elswhere in “This is the idea that if you Thailand, they are also cutting touch somebody in a wheelchair, edge in terms of design. you will become disabled your- Her service involves con- self. If you so much as sit in a sultancy work with resorts and wheelchair, the myth says that International businesses in Phuket to help them it can create bad karma that education improve their services for the could handicap a relative,” she disabled. said. for a better She also wants to help local gov- “I hope my business will go future ernment libraries, schools and some way to reducing the stigma EVERY DAY hospitals on best practices for dis- attached to being disabled here in abled access. The latter she will Phuket,” she said. IS AN OPEN DAY not charge for. Superstition is not the only Two modified, disabled-friendly reason disabled people are margin- tour buses are on order and ex- alized in Thailand, according to AT PHUKET INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL pected to arrive in Phuket within Kirsten. weeks. The buses will be used to “You don’t see disabled people take tourists and locals on trips to out and about in Thailand because Presently a candidate school for the surrounding provinces. the infrastructure is not disabled- International Baccalaureate Primary and friendly, and the facilities aren’t Middle Years Programmes LONG ROAD readily available,” she says. “Many places do sell wheel- Kirsten said opening the business chairs, but they are made from Entrance fee Waived for 2010/2011 has been fraught with challenges. materials that would not hold up Academic Year “There has been little support when trying to maneuver side- from disabled organizations in walks in Phuket.” Thailand,” she said. Kirsten hopes her new business Full and partial scholarships “To some degree, superstition will provide an alternative option are open for application still stands in the way of Thailand’s for disabled travelers, and locals progress for handicapped ser- on the island. vices,” she said, referring to the “wheelchair ghost” attitude that still For more information visit www. exists in Thailand today. handicaptourism.com

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www.phuketinternationalacademy.com November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Dorinda Roseberry DORINDA Roseberry developed “I had a fabulous time creating many of the therapies used in new spa options at The Porchester. Phuket’s spa industry after she was I re-introduced schmeising, a tra- recruited by the Banyan Tree Spas ditional therapy where liquid soap in 1994 to develop their signature is whipped onto the body, invigo- treatments. Before her arrival on the rating the skin.” island, there was only beach mas- During the early 1990s, she sage and a couple of simple sau- continued her study of healing nas. She introduced healing thera- “I was always drawn to spiritual therapies. When she was contacted pies such as yoga, Reiki, crystal energy. I joined an ashram led by a by the GM of the Banyan Tree, therapy and meditation to be used Hindu woman sometimes referred who was recruiting a Spa Direc- to complement massages, body to as the Holy Spirit. I began to study tor, she immediately sensed the job wraps and herbal scrubs. the energy centers, the seven was hers. “I was fortunate that the Laguna chakras located at the back of the “I picked up a magazine and Phuket owner gave me a free hand body. At the same time, I fully en- there was a story about life in to develop a spa program that joyed the pleasures of the party life Phuket. It was an example of how started with massage but offered as I believe we are meant to enjoy there are always signs and symbols many choices for improvement.” our bodies and should express our to tell us in which direction to take AZETTE

Dorinda stayed with the Banyan humanity on all levels.” our lives.” G Tree Spas for five years as the brand In England on holiday in 1984, Dorinda stays busy these days HUKET expanded around Asia. By 1999, she she became involved in London’s caring for her four young children P THE was ready to go on her own and health and therapy culture. She stud- with her life partner at Roseberry FOR offer consulting for spas and heal- ied crystal healing, rebirthing and Thailand, Nikorn Banjerdlert, who ing centers around the world. She how to contact spirit mediums. shares her talents for healing. HILD opened Roseberry Thailand and has “I managed clothing shops for a She still advises spas around the C ETER P a center for healing near Surin Beach few years as I wanted to study hu- world on their healing menus, of- Y where she continues to expand her man energy, and I’ve always been fering spiritual and intuitive B range of therapies. good at management. Then I moved bodywork, Tibetan energy balanc- She came to understand healing to work in the therapy rooms of the ing, aromatherapy, crystal healing, therapies while still a child. Born in fitness center which joined The and more therapies to uplift and en- About Expat Gallery Fiji of a local mother and a father in Sanctuary, a ladies’ health club in lighten people. The individuals profiled in “Expat Gallery” are chosen on the basis the New Zealand Air Force, her Covent Garden. There, I worked “People want to go beyond mas- of their contributions to Phuket, and for having made those contri- parents sent her to boarding school with some of the most renowned sage when they go to a spa. They butions in successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the con- in Auckland. Under the influence original healers in England.” want to learn to expand their sense tributions have entailed significant investment, often in the mid-80s of a nun who became Dorinda’s After The Sanctuary, she was of themselves and how to contact and 90s when the rules of business were, ahh, not always clear. mentor, she became aware of the given the opportunity to manage one the energies outside their own body, Some are not in business at all, but all have one thing in common: if spirit world and began communi- of London’s most established Turk- energies that can help them with a there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. cating with Catholic saints. ish baths, The Porchester Spa. better life.” 18 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010 Whacky world news BROCCOLI TWO BOB to have the phallic image removed, A PHEASANT which was also underscored by a miss-spelled sentence referring to A NEW super strain of broccoli the man’s sexual preference. has been developed by Brit boffs which contains twice the level of GHOSTS ON CALL nutrients than the common green bush. GHOSTS calling their friends on If you’d like road kill with that mobile phones has risen by 43%, then you can enroll at Bourne- according to reputable spiritual mouth University where a course news sources. has been established following his skin has filed assault charges. Uncannily, receivers in most years of lectures in the forensic The lad wasn’t keen for the tat- cases report numbers being archeology department where too in the first place but succumb “withheld” or “00000000000000”. pheasant, rabbit and dear car- to persuasion and opted for a “yin casses are regularly analyzed to and yang” symbol with a blue PARKING MAD determine butchering techniques dragon, according to police. throughout history. The unnamed “victim” was told BRITS spend 45 weeks of their WORLD’S SMALLEST CAR to keep the design covered for a few lives looking for a parking space, BRITISH constructor Perry Watkins drives in the world’s smallest car MATE’S MOMENTO weeks and when he eventually re- according to a recent survey. during a presentation prior to the “Motorshow” fair in Essen, Germany AN AUSTRALIAN man who was vealed his tattoo to his flatmate, she London is the worst at 182 on November 8. His car is only 41 inches high and has a go-kart engine. duped into having a tattoo inked sighed and said, “I don’t think that hours a year, followed by Passengers not pictured. Photo: Patrik Stollarz on his back by a friend and ended was what you were after”. Birmingham, Glasgow and up with a 40cm penis etched in He is now seeking AUS$60,000 Newcastle. See www.cfnr.co.uk for more of Crazy Fool’s rants on news and sport. Nerdwell’s rapid-deployment plan for women primp. First she has to bathe. And cide what to wear. Inspecting the Fardley: The man must estab- the door. For every five min- then she must wash her hair. Not daunting collection of apparel in lish a deadline for the woman to utes she lops off her previous only is shampoo required, but a her wardrobe, she will spend 20 complete her beautification proce- score, there will be a pecuniary veritable battalion of lotions, gels, minutes choosing an appropriate dures. I’d begin by limiting her reward of, say, 20 baht. MY FRIEND Fardley Nerdwell and hair conditioners. garment. to half an hour. As her skills im- Me (scornfully): No woman is has conceived a solution for one Me: That’s true. In my experi- Me: And shoes. Don’t forget the prove, I would tighten that to going to rush her primping for a of the greatest problems ever to ence, the whole business takes the shoes. twenty, possibly even fifteen, min- lousy 20 baht! She won’t even vex the mind of man. He ex- average Thai woman at least 45 Fardley: In all, I calculate that it utes. twitch for less than 50. pounded it to me just the other minutes. takes the average Thai woman Me: Ha! There isn’t a woman in Fardley (testily): The precise day: Fardley: She then has to dry her approximately three and a half the world who would be ready to amount to be offered will be de- Fardley: I have devised a rapid- hair, which takes another 15 min- hours to get ready to go out. In go in fifteen minutes. And you ig- termined by extensive field-test- deployment plan for women. utes. But are we finished? Heav- the meantime, the man is down- nore one critical fact. It’s im- ing. And then, for every Me: Let’s hear it. ens, no. She must arrange her hair, stairs, impatiently frowning at his possible to make five minutes she tar- Fardley: Every man has suffered coiffing and combing it into an watch, sighing, grumbling, tap- a Thai woman ries beyond her from women’s dilatory habits in infinitude of possible styles. Then ping his foot, and slowly perish- do anything she previous record, preparing to go out. It doesn’t she must make up her face. Ap- ing from frustration. does not want I’ll cut her matter what the occasion is. The plying the requisite cosmetics will Me: You know, Fardley, when to do. You may monthly allow- male of the species will quickly take at least another half hour. you first met Noy, she was a browbeat and ca- ance by 100 throw on a shirt and trousers and Me: You’re too optimistic. Make simple upcountry girl who would jole her; you may baht. be ready to go in an instant. The that 45 minutes. throw on a frock, jump into her threaten, bluster, and storm; but Me: Have you proposed this sys- woman, on the other hand, has to Fardley: And then she has to de- flip-flops, and be ready to go in a she’ll never do it if she doesn’t tem to Noy yet? If so, I’m sur- minute. want to. prised you’re not sporting a black Fardley: That was then. Now is Fardley: Ah, but you overlook eye. now. Noy has since discovered the fiendishly clever means by Fardley: I’m working up to it. an entire universe of clothing, cos- which I propose to effect this Eventually Fardley did propose metics, and accessories un- miracle. I envisage a carrot-and- his plan to Noy, and she rejected dreamed of when she was a simple stick approach—a system of re- it with scorn. “I am trying to be farm girl. With every discovery, wards and punishments that will beautiful for you! You don’t the length of time it takes us to transform the woman into a veri- want me to be beautiful? You leave the house has escalated ex- table whirlwind of preparatory want me to be ugly?” Thus ponentially. But to counter this activity. I’ll use a stopwatch to cowed, thus defeated, thus re- horror, I have now come up with time her from the moment I say, duced to dust and ashes, Fardley a rapid-deployment plan. “Noy, get ready, we’re going had to back down. And so it will Me: Which is? out” to the moment she steps out always be for any foolish man who has the temerity even to contemplate the rapid deploy- ment of women.

S. Tsow can be commended for his wisdom at [email protected] Photo: November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 19

November 13. Roger Moore at Six Senses Sanctuary November 17-20. Phuket International Roger Moore from the UK, has studied numerous health, holistic- Sport Fishing Tournament 2010 fitness and wellness techniques for more than 20 years and has worked with a variety of world- November 13. Amorica Rojas at Registration for the renowned healing Masters. From Six Senses Sanctuary annual tournament will be Taoist to Native American healers. Unite mind, body and spirit on November 17 from 5pm The UK’s Tatler magazine rated through self-healing movement Roger as “one of the top-ten with Amorica Rojas. Amorica onwards. Fishing will take place over the following therapists worth traveling around works for various health retreats the world for.” He uses a variety as a wellness consultant, educator three days. The prize-giving of healing methods to ensure and movement therapist. Her party is on the 20th. This every person receives a profound passion for pilates has inspired her event is sponsored by the and enriching healing experience to publish The Connection, a book Phuket Gazette and PGTV. – such as personal development that teaches people to reach a life techniques, Reiki, intuitive of balance and happiness. Private Contact Uwe Schittek on healing, aquatic therapy, Chi Nei pilates classes are available at T: 076-282036, E: uweschit Tsang abdominal massage and 9,000 baht for 90 minutes. 9am - [email protected] or visit Native American sweat-lodge 6pm at Six Senses Sanctuary. W: phuket-international- therapy. Price per session with Contact T: 076-371400 E: pr- Roger is 9,999 baht for 60 [email protected] W: six sportfishing-tournament.com minutes. From 9am-6pm at Six senses.com/SixSensesSanctuary for more information. Senses Sanctuary on Koh Naka. Phuket Contact T: 076-371400, E: pr- [email protected] or visit November 13-18. 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SWEET TOOTH: Chutarat Manachaiporn- pis had a ‘sweet time’ at the brunch. Photo by Nicholas Altstadt SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Movenpick’s General Manager Hansruedi Frutiger with some of his many kitchen staff at the Karon resort last Sunday. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010

Across 1. Male sheep 4. Sugar cane scraping machine 10. Christianity’s first man 14. Hot time in Paris 15. Dinner course 16. Ali __ & the 40 thieves 17. Leg 1. What year was the first Wimbledon Tennis 18. Name for this ( )? Championship held? 20. __ had it! __ 2. What is the superhero Daredevil’s real name? 21. Up and ! 22. For a specific purpose 3. Who was Marion Morrison? 23. Simpleton 25. Measured with a watch 4. Who sang the theme song for the James Bond film 28. How was __ know? The Spy Who Loved Me? 29. Italian wine city 30. Body of salt water 5. Which of the seven dwarfs has a long beard, brown 31. Parody top, green hat and long eyelashes? 32. Having one color 35. Seine contents 6. What is the lightest weight division in boxing? 36. 401(k) alternative 37. Post traumatic stress 7. What is the world’s all-time top selling single with 44. Cheerful over 37 million copies sold? 45. Friendship 46. Finishes 8. In the TV show The Simpsons, which fictional place 48. Baseball bat wood is Springfield’s neighboring town? 49. Cave-dwelling dwarf 37. Thicket 50. Sir __ Newton 38. Sorry 9. What number is between 5 and 9 on a dart board? 51. Climb 39. Comedian Philips 10. What book’s opening line is “It was the best of 53. Hairless 40. Hazelnut times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of 55. Nipper’s company 41. On the loose wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the 56. Comradeship 42. Without weapons epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity?” 59. Russian space station 43. Appetite 60. Antiquing agent 44. Mischievous person 11. Name the London borough and Royal Observatory 61. Mournful songs 8. Dusk, to Donne 47. Rarely encountered site that marks international time? 62. And so on 9. Not EMP 49. Thrice, in prescriptions 63. Moon of Jupiter 10. Asleep 50. That is, in Latin 12. Ireland is known as The ___ Isle? 64. Hate 11. Colorful pullover garment 52. Zhivago’s love 65. Coloring material 12. Of the absence of life 54. Falsehoods 13. What occupation was formerly called a whitewing? 13. Symbol 57. Append Down 19. Possessed 58. Become an ex.parrot? 14. What is the correct name for a male rabbit? 1. Queen 24. Degrees in a right angle 2. Throwback 26. Long March leader 15. What was the reason for the Tour de France not 3. Souvenir 27. Animosity being held from 1915 to 1918? 4. Settle a loan 30. Pertaining to the eyes Provided by BestCrosswords.com. 5. Med school subject 31. Phases Used with permission. Quiz answers on page 33 6. Strain 33. Bran source 7. Prime minister 34. Jackie’s second Puzzle solutions on page 33

SCORPIO (October 24-November pute is forecast to be resolved by an GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Your made by an earth sign will be kept. 22): Money matters are air sign colleague, leaving you free goals are beginning to In the realm of romance, Sagittarius in the spotlight for Scor- to concentrate on more important change and this will en- gives you a warm feeling this week- pios this week. The stars matters. Your financial luck improves, able Geminis to make end, but pursuing a relationship will suggest that you will be presented although household repairs could sensible plans for next year. During be hard work. with the choice of working harder cost more than anticipated. The num- the second half of November you and enjoying financial rewards or ber nine brings luck this weekend. come to see that family and friends VIRGO (August 23-September 23): opting for a more laid-back lifestyle. mean more than fame and fortune. Virgoans are advised to Those in a committed relationship AQUARIUS (January 21-February ARIES (March 21-April 20): Keep- However, the stars suggest that a consider their methods are advised to listen carefully to what 19): Work continues to ing the lines of commu- period of financial stability is about of communication this their partner has to say before de- be a breeze for most nication open should be to commence. There should be no week. The astral atmosphere could ciding. If your birthday falls during Aquarians. A slight a strong focus for Arians excuses for no exercise this week – prevent important messages getting the week ahead, expect to expand downside could arise on Wednes- this week. Even if this involves your mental energy will be sharper across clearly and you should not your skills in the coming year. day or Thursday when problems people with completely different when physical activity increases. simply assume that others know with agreements are highlighted. opinions to yours, there should still what you are talking about. Your fi- SAGITTARIUS (November 23-De- However, the stars suggest that suc- be a way to reach a satisfactory CANCER (June 22-July 23): Your nancial situation starts to improve cember 21): Sagittar- cess will result from your ability to conclusion. The stars indicate that self discipline needs during the last half of November – it ians are forecast to have say the right thing at the right time. Tuesday is the most auspicious day some work this week. would be wise to put something to a chance to repair dam- An overdue conversation with a ro- to finalize agreements. Your lucki- The stars advise that a one side for the holiday season ahead. aged friendships this week. A wa- mantic partner this weekend should est days for finances are Monday and lack of attention to important mat- Being over-possessive in a romantic ter sign you fell out with last month help to set this relationship on a Thursday. Romance with a shy wa- ters could cause problems during the relationship starts to cause unneces- is ready to make the first move, smoother path. Wear the color bur- ter sign is well starred this weekend. latter part of November. Monday is sary ripples. but you should be prepared to meet gundy to encourage stronger luck the best day to face up to facts and them halfway. Romance that was with finances. TAURUS (April 21-May 21): start dealing with them. Cancerians LIBRA (September 24-October 23): put on hold is set to be rekindled Taureans may suffer who got cold feet when faced with Networking is forecast with positive results. A financial PISCES (February 20-March 20): from over-sensitivity a possible romantic link earlier this to be productive for windfall should arrive between now Pisceans are predicted to this week. Wednesday month now have the confidence to Librans this week. and the end of November, but cer- experience a restless is highlighted to be a day when try again. Wear the color pearl white People who could not be contacted tain family members could expect week. If you are hoping you could be vulnerable to others’ to encourage peace of mind. earlier this month should now be more than their fair share. to hear news relating to a legal mat- comments. The stars advise giv- available and discussions are fore- ter, the stars suggest that this could ing another earth sign who is in- LEO (July 24-August 22): The best cast to lead to rapid progress. CAPRICORN (December 22-Janu- be delayed. Those with a romantic clined towards negativity a wide laid plans can fall apart Thursday is an auspicious day to ary 20): Most Capricorns partner away from home may learn berth. Your romantic outlook with this week. Those born make decisions that could alter the will be content to tread that they will have to wait longer be- a water sign is positive, but an air under the sign of Leo course of your life. Your sunny water this week. This is fore being reunited. On a brighter sign recently met is probably still who thought they had everything un- mood ensures that romance blos- the right approach to take as the stars note, a financial commitment is caught up in a previous relation- der control could be taken by sur- soms – Aries is keen to find out suggest that attempting to force re- about to end. The number five can ship. The number eight can bring prise. Another fire sign is likely to let more about you. The number seven sults won’t work. A work related dis- bring some luck this weekend. good fortune this weekend. you down midweek, but promises is lucky this weekend. November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Work resumes on Istana villas By Nicky Vermeulen driven into the ground. The Istana Phuket villas were DEVELOPERS at Istana Phuket named as one of Thailand’s have taken on the services of their top 10 luxury properties in the new building contractors, HatYai July 2009 issue of Asia Property Nanthakorn, with work resuming Report. on November 15 after several With floor plans ranging from months of downtime to implement 1000 to 3200 square meters, changes on the project. prices, for what could arguably Building on the 60-rai property be called the island’s most in Nai Thon will resume initially spectacular villas, start from US$ on Istana Phuket’s showpiece, 4.25 million for four-bedroom ISTANA PHUKET: The villas have already been named as one of Thailand’s Top 10 luxury properties. Villa 16, which developers hope villas and rise accordingly to US$ resorts and villas for their special features, adding to Istana’s un- selection, materials and access- to have ready by next year’s 6.45 million for five and six vacations where money may be no iqueness is the team putting the ory selection. second quarter. Six villas and the bedroomed villas up to US$ 8.45 object but adhering to their eco- villas together. Gary Fell of world- Bar Solutions, one of the concierge building are expected to million for the extravagantly sized values is an objective.” renowned GFAB Architects is premier bar consultancies in the follow soon after. seven-bedroomed Villa 19. Each villa will feature a home responsible for ensuring the world, designed custom cocktail Full completion of the project Once complete, the villas will cinema, a designer Italian kitchen, opulence of 19 individually stations and bars for each villa is expected in 2013. boast a number of features fusing cabinetry and wardrobes, home designed villas along with one of which allows catering of up to180 Hong Kong based developers home-buyers’ lifestyle choices gymnasiums, Antonio Lupi bath- Asia’s most innovative interior guests. Prism Estates created a buzz in the with eco-friendly living. rooms, finely wrought stone and design companies A2Zen. Australian chef Rob Staedler real estate market when nine of According to property guru Bill timber floors, walk-in wine cellars Together they work with created the kitchen plans to the 19 “super villas” were sold off Barnett, “Luxury travelers are also and 16-seat dinner tables. GFAB and Prism Estates for facilitate culinary creations and plan before a peg had even been seeking more socially responsible Besides the aforementioned space planning, furniture events. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY November 13 - 19, 2010 Go ahead Phuket, make my day CLINT Eastwood has shone on Pessimism, doom and gloom seem to be the silver screen for more decades than I can remember. Etched touted from the rooftops of late, lest we somewhere deep in my subcon- scious is the memorable line, “Go forget – what a difference a day can make ahead make my day.” A total disconnect, to say the least. good. Yes, a lot of hype, personal Phuket is not exactly the mean Tracing the roots to where our interest and BS was involved, but streets of San Francisco, and collective business psyche went why sweat the small stuff? Dirty Harry sounds better as the from the light into pitch-black Then someone turned off the name of a beer bar instead of a darkness is hard to trace. lights in the middle of the party movie. We’ve had Sars, bird flu, a tsu- and only a few have found their As I type this out on a plane nami, political upheaval and way into the next room. trip back from Hong Kong, I re- economic plunder. And yet the Those left behind have devel- count my trip. destination has stood strong, oped night vision and found the One day earlier, I was sitting in grown and evolved. darkness to their liking, or they’ve a meeting for a new large project Pessimism at its best can’t fully simply forgotten the warm feel- in greater Phuket. While the group explain our grand funk these days. ing that the sun on your face can of investors, brand gurus and de- A close friend once pointed out provide. signers fielded issues over an that people who look for only the The great debate about endless stream of cups of coffee, worst in situations and launch whether Phuket is doomed or one topic stood livid attacks on destined to thrive will go on, and out clear in my friend and foe critics’ endless rants of despair slightly hazy alike are only are part and parcel of our com- mind. suffering from munity, and a bit like om- A series of insecurity. But budsmen gone postal. Any bar- collective comments by island he’s not Dr Phil and I’m not buy- tender will tell you there’s flavor property brokers, hoteliers and ing into that one. in the mix. support businesses presented in Yet conversations, media re- As we head into what appears summary form, all of a sudden ports and online chat rooms are to be a very good high season, cast a specter of darkness on what filled with twisted angst foretell- danger lurks around every corner, had been a sunny day. The angel ing our imminent demise. Tales be it political factions threatening of death had somehow found his abound of murderers roaming street action or unimagined global way into the boardroom and taken amongst us, a mafia that dwarfs events. a seat. the violent Mexican killing ma- As for me, I’m here at 35,000 The message subconsciously chine, of liars, cheats and nonstop feet with a planeful of passengers presented was disturbing; a mayhem 24/7. who run the gamut from giggling, NEW DAWN: High season is just over the horizon. It might be the best in negative, almost end of days sce- My approach is to get up in the smiling tourists to unsmiling, a long time. Photo: Jim Welch nario. There was little hope for morning, glance skyward for rain whining and visibly unhappy new ideas, niches, innovation or or shine and proceed with some travelers. even the least hint of optimism. canned hope of a good day ahead. A baby nearby opens his lungs It’s a bit like Phuket staring into Once the two lattes kick in, things with screaming that breaks the the mirror, smiling with upbeat become even better. sound barrier for a solid 10 min- Twinpalms to go ‘all in’ warm vibes, but like those carni- Five years ago, everyone was utes, and I make the choice to LEADING Phuket-based hospital- wholesalers, especially in the val mirrors the face staring back buzzing, kicking it and spreading block out these short negative ex- ity group Twinpalms are set to growing Australian market. had no resemblance of the other. encouraging words of all things periences and turn back to my debut an all-inclusive resort con- Club Med remains the best laptop. cept with the launch of “club- known of the all-inclusive resorts, Just a few minutes later, the yamu” in January. though recently new properties newly improved infant is sound Located at the managed Baan have been successfully launched in asleep and dark foreboding clouds Yamu development on the east coast, destinations such as the Maldives. have parted into sunshine as the the resort is set to tap into a family German tour operator TUI has jet descends for landing. and activity concept in which seen its Robinson Club brand con- Unbuckling the seatbelt, I mut- rooms, food and beverage and ac- tinue to grow in recent years. ter to myself, “Okay Phuket, make tivities are bundled into one price. For Twinpalms, who have suc- Properties for sale within Laguna Phuket my day.” Day trips will be available to cessfully launched new entries 1 Allamanda 2-Bedroom Suite THB 7.5 M 2 Sheraton Island Villa THB 18.5 M nearby Koh Rang island. such as Catch Beach Club and Bill Barnett is Managing Director of GM Olivier Gibaud says he has Bake, the innovative approach to C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted received positive market feedback the Phuket “same-same” hotel mar- through www.c9hotelworks.com. about the project from overseas ket is likely to turn a few heads.

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Off-plan prices project can now be relaunched,” range from 14 to 32 million baht. said Roland Bleszynski, Managing Before construction work had Director of Abode Developments even begun, the project won the Co Ltd. Originally launched in Royal Architectural Institute of MAKING A POINT: Construction work on Bluepoint condos at the southern end of Patong will begin in March 2011. 2008, the owners decided to put Canada’s Excellence Innovations In the project on hold when the global Architecture, which was awarded Mr Raff’s homage to the front responsible way,” he said. Both freehold and leasehold financial crisis hit. to Bluepoint Architect Paul Raff. facade of the Louvre was a The unique architectural units are available and in addition deciding factor in winning the approach maximizes views over to three sea view homes, Blue- award. the Andaman while maintaining point has nine landscaped The Bluepoint “louvre” will use privacy for residents. rooftop garden penthouses and a composite product made pri- Condominiums will be housed eight plunge pool garden homes marily of waste sawdust from the within three buildings, each all with sea views. timber industry. with three levels. “Great thought has been given Mr Raff said the project uses Units range from one to three to creating a small project that is local, non-toxic materials and is bedrooms, from 107 to 240 respectful to the environment,” energy efficient square meters with several floor said key investor Kjetil Horgen “This significantly reduces plans to choose from. Øiseth. energy consumption and the Mr Bleszynski told the Gazette “Landscaping has been des- carbon footprint,” he added. that recent environmental zoning igned for the rooftops of the three “Our design aim was not only regulations, restricting building buildings to reduce cooling costs to maximize the feeling of living work between 40-80 meters and to help the development fit into in this gorgeous part of the world, above sea level will not affect the the surrounding environment,” he but to do so in an environmentally Bluepoint project. added. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY November 13 - 19, 2010 Crown of thorns an island favorite This is one plant you will see everywhere on Phuket, and for good reason. The Euphorbia milii can add vibrance to any garden. THE Euphorbia milii is the most Hybridized in recent years, it is popular flowering shrub in Thai- still typically cerise, or salmon land and well worth a mention in pink. But yellow, cream, and now our Top 20 Phuket plants. It is a white form, are becoming more however, sometimes snobbishly widespread. marginalized by horticulturists, Moreover, there is a variety and given little space in most ref- which has tiny, luminous, scarlet erence books on flowering plants. flowers peeping from a dense Nevertheless the crown of bush of small, brilliant leaves. thorns, or the poi-sian in Thai, While the common deciduous remains the container plant you variety does suffer from leaf drop, are most likely to see on the is- this one is less prone to shed its land, wherever there is human leaves. habitation. Slow growing, it takes readily In Phuket, that means most to a pot, and is much prized by places. Arranged in front yards, Thai gardeners. It has been known perched on front walls, or look- to grow to a half a meter bush, or ing down from balconies, there more and will bloom all year long. they will be, showing off their red, In terms of propagation, Eu- cerise, or yellow clusters of phorbias do produce seeds blooms. reluctantly. But the preferred It is accurate to identify the method of renewal is by cuttings crown of thorns as fundamentally or air layering. a pot plant, and not strictly a can- Air layering needs patience and didate for the garden border at all. skill: striking cuttings does not. But But much of its appeal does it is important to realize that these BUDDING GARDENER: Panumas Tungmun with his crown of thorns at his derive from the fact that it toler- cuttings will not take if put straight home in Koh Keaw. Photos: Alexandra Andersson ates life in a pot better than any into a potting medium. They will other tropical flowering plant, that just go rotten. it will bloom more-or-less all year Instead, place them in warm long, and that it will put up with water for a few minutes, then let Tip of the week relatively poor soil and dry condi- them dry out naturally for a day tions. Just give it plenty of sun and POTTED PLIGHT: The crown of or two. The cut end will form a water occasionally. thorns is seen largely as a pot plant. callous. Now is the time to im- Understanding biodiversity On the other hand, the crown of cerise or yellow blooms, encircled merse them in soil. They will thorns will thrive in a flower bed, by a truss of attractive pale green almost certainly take. THERE are about 260,000 plant ter; cool climate shrubs and trees and will almost certainly grow larger leaves. The crown of thorn is particu- species worldwide. Because the may need an extended period of and faster in your garden than it The leaves are a striking back- larly strong on visual appeal, and earth’s climate has never been chilling in order to produce flow- would if constrained by a pot. drop to the brilliantly hued flowers. unbeatable on ease of cultivation constant, they have needed to ers or fruit later on. There aren’t many people who A mature plant will yield a num- and adaptability. It is the most change, adapt and evolve in Though plants from the rain try to grow it this way. After all, ber of these floral stems, each at good-natured of tropical plants. order to survive. forest require filtered shade, they don’t need to. It also does a different height. Apart from the odd monarch cat- Their extraordinary diversity most of our garden plants have well in a rockery, and it will pro- The crown of thorns, which is erpillar, it is resistant to pests and is closely linked to soil condi- to cope with intense sunlight: vide a very effective barrier if native to Madagascar, belongs to disease. The only downside is tions, terrain and climate. they may reduce the amount of grown as a hedge on account of the vast euphorbia family which however, that it needs careful han- Thus almost no tropical exposed foliage by tilting their its armor. has more than two thousand named dling because of its vicious spines plants will survive frost: in leaves upwards, or produce The crown of thorns is well species, including the popular va- and toxic latex. Andalucia a few years ago, one reddish new growth that con- named. A succulent, it produces riety known as the poinsettia. In our Top 20 list, it is a must night of unseasonable freezing tains pigments to screen distinctive, long, thick stems cov- Euphorbia millii also has for inclusion. temperatures destroyed entire ultra-violet light. ered with two centimeter long Christian associations, since it has plantations of avocados. Coastal plants often have spines. been speculated that Christ’s If you have a garden that you would Desert plants such as cacti waxy leaves which resist salt At the top of each stem is its crown of thorns came from this like to be featured, please email will rot if given too much wa- spray. crowning glory: a cluster of pink, plant. [email protected]

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1 RAI OF LAND LAND FOR SALE Properties Located on the main road be- APT FOR SALE, SURIN BEACH Near the main road to Baan SEAVIEW LAND 5.95M For Sale tween Loch Palm and BIS. RAWAI 2.5M Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. Nor Sor 3 Kor title deed. 4.9 for sale. 2.2 rai, 5 mins 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 million baht. Tel: 087-472 walk to Surin Beach. Email: 9118. Email: honda.1437@ 7870 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] yahoo.co.th SEAVIEW POOL VILLA [email protected] 19.5MB OFF PLAN ROYAL PLACE CONDO LAND AT PA KHLOK PATONG SEAVIEW New 37sqm one-bedroom 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 Kor, Land for sale 1:2:72 rai. Nor Sor condo for sale at Royal Place, Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - Muang Mai 3 Kor. Hasip Pee Road. Price: near the Tesco Lotus intersec- Road. Near Mission Hill. Price Near Surin/Bangtao. Exclu- 16 million baht. Tel: 084-406 84-sqm, fully-furnished and tion on the bypass road. 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089-472 sive new development, 9803, 085-040 7423. equipped apartment w/ Comes fully furnished includ- 9118. ready to build at any time. kitchen. 5 mins walk to ing all electrical appliances. Million dollar plus homes al- beach. Rental management Ready to move in August. ready built in the area . All THE HEIGHT PHUKET service, maid service, pool Complex has pool, gym, res- 2-STORY HOUSE utilities available. Fantastic Or LAND ONLY 5.95 million Ocean, pool & mountain view. with jaccuzi, WiFi, cable TV. taurant etc. 1.85 million baht. IN PATONG views. Land area: 540sqm, baht (ready to be built on at Price: 19.5 million baht or best 2.5 million baht. Tel: +212- Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: Chanote title included. any time). Near SURIN & offer. Tel: 086-883 9815. 661-492628. Email: smadih [email protected] Leasehold or freehold. Tel: BANG TAO beaches with @hotmail.com for details. 084-744 2240. Email: ross fantastic views. EXCLUSIVE 3-BEDROOM HOUSE @funboatcruises.com PRIVATE SALE OF For sale. 62sq wah, 2 bath- NEW DEVELOPMENT HALF A RAI BEACHFRONT LAND with several exquisite homes rooms, Villa Dawroong. 4.5 million At Ao Makham. Land is lo- Bang Sak Beach, Khao Lak. baht. Contact Khun Tar. Tel: 076- HOUSE & FURNITURE already built. All utilities avail- cated opposite Port of Phuket Full infrastructure. 21m x 70m able. House area is 350sqm, 377052, 089-971 1268. Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, and next to Bel Air Cape Chanote. 9.5 million baht. Tel: 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In land area 540sqm. Comes Panwa Resort. Price 4.2 mil- 087-003 6078 (English & Thai). with Chanote title. Leasehold Chaiyapruek Village at Land & lion. Tel: 081-891 5932, 089- Email: pong_ja19_9@yahoo. NICE PLOT House, Chalong. Good location or Freehold. Tel: 084-744 035 6702. com 2240. Email: ross@funboat and entrance from bypass road. cruises.com Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084-627 BEACHFRONT CONDO 7001. RAWAI POOL VILLA Located in north Patong, free- hold, top floor, 2 bedrooms. QUICK SALE NAI HARN LUXURY Price: 9.7 million baht. Renting 700sqm of land at a great location CONDO also possible. For photos call in Nai Harn. Includes Chanote 086-276 5117. Email: jihshand title. Located near 7-Eleven, res- @gmail.com For sale. Near Layan Hill taurants and bars. A few min- Estate (Manik-Bangjo utes drive to the beach. Net price: 2.8 million baht. More info Tel: Freehold with 3 bedrooms and area). Size: 1,364sqm. sea view. 50 Pi Road, 49sqw. NICE AND 086-478 0201. 3 bathrooms at a secure and SPACIOUS HOUSE Price: 7.2 million baht. Tel: 4-bedroom with balconies, 2 quiet location. Price: 11 million 080-520 2989. bathroom, aircon, fully fur- baht. Tel: 081-091 3621. nished. Chanote. Price 17 million baht ono. Tel: 087-270 BEAUTIFUL SEAVIEW LAND 9093. Email: a.pueng@ NAI YANG LAND IN AO POR VERY SPACIOUS gmail.com EUROPEAN LAND AT CHERNG TALAY 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 390sqw, nice flat land, quiet area, rooms, 111sqm. From 4.5 In Heritage Project, Kathu. Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 near La- million baht. Must see. Tel: 2 floors, fully furnished, 3 guna Home. Price: 6 million baht. 084-993 7308. For further de- bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 Tel: 089-472 9118, 086-709 2933. tails, please see our website maidroom. 234sq. wah. 18 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 minutes at www.amphaiseabreeze. million baht. Tel: 081- For sale. 2 rai, 90sq wah with NAI HARN 12-RAI to Phuket airport. Asking Chanote title. In Laem Thong, price: 120 million baht. com Villa in quiet area in Rawai. 8920190 (Warit), 089- Near Nai Harn Lake. 12-rai plot Ao Por. Sale price: 7.5 million Chanote. Must see. No Quality building by Dutch 6464823 (Rattana). Email: 1km from the beach. Please baht o.n.o. No agent! Tel: agents. Email: allservices constructor. Large living [email protected] call for more info. Tel: 080-528 HOME & OFFICE 087-270 9093. [email protected] PHUKET VILLA 5 area and huge terrace. 3 8578. Home & Business at Phuket bedrooms with aircon, 3 NAIHARN APARTMENT en-suite bathrooms, 1 Villa 5. One living room, 1 din- Freehold for sale. A furnished separate guest toilet. West- ing room, 5 bedrooms, 1 of- 106sqm unit on the top floor, ern kitchen, garage, beau- fice, 4 shower/WC, 1 busi- with a swimming pool and a tiful garden, laundry, True ness room, 1 store, 1 kitchen. gym. Price: 4.6 million baht. Visions TV. 650sqm plot Plot of more than 500 sqm.Tel: Tel: 087-283 3358. 076-248696, 085-475 5581 with Chanote title. Price: 9.8 million baht. Please con- (Thai). Fax: +41-44-700 4416. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE Info: [email protected] Website: tact Paula. Tel: 084-844 2 stories, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- http://www.thai-swiss.ch/ 1486. Email: meeuwissen rooms. No agent. Tel: 081-956 Immobilien.immobilien.0.html [email protected] 2406. PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB CONDO 1 BR/ 1 BA (59 sqm.). Needs renovation.1.8M baht. Tel: 081- 085 6715 (English). Email: [email protected]

5-STAR VILLA 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, housekeeper's quarters, laundry, 2 kitchens, swimming pool, steam bath, garden with sala and waterfall, parking for 2 cars, fully air conditioned. Located in the center of Patong on a private street. Very quiet, 5 minutes from the beach. Land title is chanote. Sale in- cludes company. Price on re- quest, or can rent long term (mini- mum 1 year). Tel: 081-893 4207 (English), 084-376 4733 (Thai). Email: [email protected] 30 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010

SPECTACULAR SEAVIEW LAND PLOTS, URGENT SALE SEAVIEW BANG TAO NICE HOUSE OCEANFRONT BANG TAO RUBBER PLANTATION Plots starting at 4.8 million baht. 88 SQ WAH LAND, MAI KHAO Beautiful view, private, upscale 48 RAI Villas built at any budget, or build development. Build yourself or your own. Show houses ready for with our expertise. Starting at viewing. Terl: 086-267 0157 (En- 4.8 million baht. Show Villas glish), 089-590 3665 (Thai). Fax: open now. Tel: 086-267 0157 (En- 076-325294. Email: bannuaton glish), 089-590 3665 (Thai). Fax: @yahoo.com 076-325294. Email: bannuaton yahoo.com New detached house in KAMALA BEACH HOUSE Phanason 3, Thalang. Price: 2.4 million baht or 55,000 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 7.5 rai plot with 168-meter SEAVIEW LAND For sale. Located on the main 253.25sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 euros. It has 2 bedrooms, a liv- 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. ocean frontage, Nor Sor 3 North end of Bang Sak Beach. road to Laguna Phuket. Suitable bathrooms, double garage, ing room, a kitchen, a small gar- Near Jomthong Village on Kor, ready to build. Sur- 68 meters of road frontage. 2 rai for a housing project. 4 million furnished and landscaped den and car parking. Contact Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. rounded by a peaceful and 3 ngan and 52 sq wah. Price: baht per rai (Nor Sor Sam Kor). garden. 2.8 million baht. Khun Mam. Tel: 089-472 5162. Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: natural environment. The 7.5 million baht. 6km north of Le Please contact owner's repre- Contact Phing. Tel: 087-278 [email protected] ideal place for secure in- Meridien Khao Lak Beach & sentative. No agents please. 0067. Email: sweetpinky CHEAP ROOMS SALE, vestment. Price: 15 million Spa Resort. Tel: 081-894 7644. Tel: 080-520 2989. Email: @live.co.uk RENT baht per rai. Call for more in- [email protected] Just renovated and looks great. TOWNHOUSE FOR formation. Tel: 081-970 1-BEDROOM CONDO Rent or quick sale. Contact for fur- 9196. Email: helena.klaic SALE OR RENT Andaman Beach condo on 1,100SQM LAND PLOTS CHEAP PATONG POOL ther details. Tel: 087-277 8781 @pick-place.si Website: Patong Beach. A fully furnished Very nice land plots on a secure Villa with a seaview, 6 rooms, 3 (English). Email: tj_biggie@ maikao.info bathrooms, 4 aircons, 2 kitch- hotmail.com For further details, 84sqm unit on the 16th floor in a development estate, 500m from ens. Quick sale. Price: 6.4 mil- please see our website at http:// building with many facilities and a golf course. For sale only. Price: CONDO, COUNTRY lion baht only, sold before at 12 cheaproomspatong.web.fc2.com a panoramic seaview. Freehold. 1.89 million baht. Tel: 081-343 million baht. Tel: 087-053 6016. CLUB Price: 12 million baht, including 0777. Email: montha_phuket@ /phuket.html Condo at Phuket Country Club tax and transfer fee. Contact yahoo.com for sale. 132sqm. 1 bedroom. Songpan. No brokers please. LAND, AO NANG KLONG NAI HARN BEACH Huge balcony. Fully renovated. Tel: 081-737 8662. NAI HARN LAND Nice land in Ao Nang, Krabi 17-RAI 4.5 million baht. Call or EMail for In Moobaan Tinawut, Land in Nai Harn Area. Price: 6 with a mountain and sea view. Only one in Phuket, yellow zone. more pics and details. Tel: 081- Samkong, close to Yada million baht per rai. Please cal Very good investment. On the Near Phuket Yacht Club Hotel 922 4045 (English). Email: SEA VIEW PATONG Dental Clinic. 2 connected 081-693 9571. same beach as the Sheraton and Sabana Hotel. Tel: 081-693 [email protected] Near Patong beaches with fantas- hotel. Price: 3.5 million baht 9571. buildings, 2 floors, 3 bed- tic views. Comes with Chanote per rai. Chanote title. Land rooms, 3 bathrooms. For NOT FAR FROM LAGUNA title. Leasehold or Freehold. 21 THAI-STYLE 5-BED rent: 12,000 baht per month, million baht with furniture. Tel: 086- area: 22 rai. Tel: 087-949 Modern house, practical area POOLVILLA sale: 2.8 million baht. Tel: 081- 982 2888 (English & Thai). Fax: Laguna area, 5-bedroom 3664 (English & Thai). Email: BEST PRICE and reasonable price. Tel: 089- 597 6302, 081-597 9441. 076-374882. Email: prim_purdue ensuite with jacuzzi. Original [email protected] POOL VILLA 898 0231.Email: vivaphuket@ @yahoo.com For further details, Thai-style temple roof, 12m x hotmail.com For more info, please see our website at www. 6m swimming pool. 33 million 2.85M 3-BEDROOM URGENT DEPARTURE please access my link www. awphuket.com baht. Tel: 087-893 4636. Email: Villa California, 40sq wah. 2 SALE c2phuket.com/misc/detail. [email protected] bathrooms, large living area, Sale by owner of plots with php?post_id=41153 built in teakwood kitchen. Just Chanote titles: 424sqm for 1.961 RAWAI CONDO renovated. For more details, million baht. 440sqm for 2.035 A 28sqm and 56sqm units. With 2 ½ RAI PLOTS please call 081-895 6833. million baht. 363sqm for 1.678 OCEANFRONT seaview close to the beach. Price: Located in Soi Pasak 8. Chanote. million baht. Also for sale are 2 rai PLOTS FOR SALE 650,000 baht and 1.3 million baht 5 mins from Laguna Phuket. Email: [email protected] GOOD DEAL plot divided in two 400sqm seg- respectively. Tel: 085-757 3240. ments for 1.85 million baht each A 3-bedroom 2-bathroom house or 800sqm for 3.1 million baht. on a 700sqm plot. Located in Nai POOL VILLAS Electricity and access road. No Harn within walking distance to 7- VERY NICE In Bang Tao area. Fully furnished, agents please. Tel: 087-269 Eleven, restaurants and bars. SEAVIEW LAND 2-4 bedroom units with a large 2133. Email: [email protected] Price: 4.5 million baht. For more pool, big garden, automatic gate. info, please call 086-478 0201. Includes satelite TV and ADSL. 1,100 SQM LAND PLOTS Tel: 084-851 6121. Website: Thai-Balinese style with L- Very nice land plots on a secure phukethome.ws shaped design. 2 garden 12 oceanfront plots with 15 development estate, 500m from SEAVIEW LAND view bedrooms with open meter water frontage. a golf course. For sale only. Price: FOR SALE plan living and modern Each 600sqm and ready 30 RAI IN TOWN 1.89 million baht. Tel: 081-343 kitchen, 2 ensuite bath- to build. They’re in a peace- Long lease. Near Daorung Near Supalai Resort on the 0777. Email: montha_phuket@ rooms. Located near BIS. ful, natural area opposite Same Soi as Villas Solitude, School in Phuket Town. Tel: 081- east coast of Phuket slope. yahoo.com A 3-rai plot with road and Premium quality. Land size Yacht Haven Marina. Di- Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai for 691 2526. electricity access. Price: 144sqm. Price from 3.7 mil- rect sale from owner. 3.9 sale, Chanote title. Can buy lion baht. Tel: 084-293 7923, BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDS million baht per plot. Tel: separate. Price: 7 million 3.15 million baht per rai. No CHEAP LAND FOR SALE agents please. Tel: 080-520 080-648 9622 (English). Family Villa close to Bangtao 081-343 0777. Email: mon baht per rai. Contact to see. 5989. Email: pakaporns@ Must visit us: www.phuket- beach. Price for quick sale: 25 [email protected] Tel: 087-689 9679. Close to Phuket International yahoo.com eurasia.com million baht o.n.o. Tel: 081-895 Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 6267. IDYLLIC COUNTRY million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 ESTATE STUNNING VIEW 7676. Email: phuketann@ Situated on 7 rai near Chiang SURIN BEACH gmail.com. Mai, high-end house with west- For sale and rent. 59.5 million ern specs and beautiful land- baht fully furnished. Tel: 089- scaped gardens. Medical rea- 898 0231. Email: vivaphuket@ HOUSE FOR SALE sons force sale well below mar- hotmail.com For more info and ket value at 9.5 million baht. De- photos, please visit www. tails and pictures upon request. c2phuket.com/misc/detail. Tel: 053-448181, 081-724 9155 php?post_id =41177 (English). Fax: 053-448181. Email: [email protected] 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT KARON BEACH CONDO New condo in a building with 2 bed, 2 bath condo, 10th floor, pool and garden. In Patong cen- Sakdidet Rd. Near Poly Waterfront Suites. A one-minute ter. Furnished 83 sqm unit on the Phuket. 47sq wah. Price: 1.7 walk to the beach. Great beach 6th floor. Freehold. Top stan- million baht. Contact K. view. 16 million baht. Email: dards. Tel: 089-728 4005. Email Sunit. Tel: 081-787 9021. [email protected] [email protected]

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Rawai Beach, or 360,000 Rawai beach. studio, fur- Rawai Beach. 648sqm Rawai Beach. 400sqm, Of 35,000 baht. Located at baht in yearly rent. A villa nished, WiFi, cable TV, land, bar, hotel, 9 bedrooms, guesthouse, 6 bedrooms, Rawai Beach. For sale: 28 guesthouse with 4 bed- 30-year lease: 1 million 9 bathrooms, WiFi. Sale 18 6 bathrooms. 30-year lease years leased pool villa, fur- rooms, WiFi and 4 moto. baht paid over 10 years. million baht paid over 10 7.2 million baht paid over 10 nished, WiFi and car park. Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: years. Tel: 086-940 8914. years. Tel: 086-940 8914. Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: Nai Harn, Soi Samaki 2. [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Quiet area. ½ rai land plot with a two-storey house that has two bedrooms, two bath- APARTMENT AT LOCH 5-STAR VILLA APARTMENT& ROOM 2 BED POOL VILLA, 3-BEDROOM RAWAI rooms and a fitted kitchen. All PALM GOLF 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 50 Pi Road. For long term (min FURNISHED HOUSE rooms have aircon. It also 1 apartment (125sqm), 1 apart- housekeeper's quarters, laun- 1 year). Starting from 15,000 2 bathrooms, aircon, internet, has two big terraces and a ment (145sqm). 2 bedrooms, 2 dry, 2 kitchens, swimming pool, baht per month for a 1 bedroom. cable, fully furnished. 26,000 baht nice garden with pool. Price: baths, kitchen, living, swimming steam bath, garden with sala 25,000 baht per month for 2 per month. Tel: 080-533 7669 30,000 baht per month, di- pool, private per apartment, very and waterfall, parking for 2 cars, bedrooms. Big swimming pool, (English), 087-470 9257 (Thai). rectly from the owner. Tel: nice view, WiFi, satellite. Long- fully air conditioned. Located in best view, bar, restaurant, mas- Email: [email protected] 083-388 8036 (Thai), 089-972 term (1 year) 25,000 to 32,000 the center of Patong on a pri- sage, hammam, Jacuzzi, park- 5378. baht per month. Tel: 076- vate street. Very quiet, 5 minutes ing, free WiFi. Tel: 076-296708, LUXURY APARTMENT 296708, 087-284 4823, 089-724 from the beach. Land title is 087-284 4823. Email: beniluxjp IN PATONG 1666. Fax: 076-296708. Email: A 2-bedroom unit with WiFi, a POOL VILLA channote. We are selling with @hotmail.com For further de- [email protected] For tails, please see our website large pool and seaview. Tel: 086- Near Heroines’ Monument. A fully the company. Price on request, further details, please see or can rent long term (minimum at www.benilux-phuket.com 279 0837. Email: bricothailand furnished house with 3 bedrooms @hotmail.com and 3 bathrooms, including 4 our website at www.benilux- 1 year). Tel: 081-893 4207 (En- aircons. Price: 23,000 baht per phuket.com glish), 084-376 4733 (Thai). 1+2 BED BUNGALOW Near the monument, 3 Email: [email protected] At a quiet location in Rawai. It has HOUSE + POOL month. Tel: 089-854 0277. Email: aircons, hi-speed internet, CHALONG [email protected] HOUSE IN PATONG WiFi and aircon. Bungalows cable TV. Long-term rent Brand-new modern house with start from 7,000 baht per month. Unfurnished. Quiet soi. 3 beds, BEACH FRONT VILLA preferable. Price: 17,500 3 baths; 4 aircon. Minimum 1 3-BEDROOM 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. In Rawai. A 7-bedroom house Tel: 086-279 0837. Email: baht per month or sale 2.95 It has a luxurious western-style [email protected] year. 25,000 baht per month. Tel: TOWNHOUSE with a private pool and access million baht. Tel: 081-538 081-970 5940 (English), 089-729 Located on Narni Road. 3 beds, kitchen and dining area. At a to the beach. Must see! It will 7050. quiet but central location. Price: 1968 (English & Thai). Email: 3 bathrooms, electric showers, be available in January. Tel: [email protected] 3 aircons. Fully furnished, fitted 26,000 baht per month. Tel: 088-168 5032. Email: info@ AMAZING SEA VIEWS 084-185 8536. POOLSIDE STUDIO kitchen, shared swimming pool. thenetworkproperty.com APARTMENTS PATONG STUDIO Available now. Price: 32,000 Short or long term lease, free Includes aircon, kitchen, fridge baht per month. Tel: 084-051 LUXURY VILLA-POOL WiFi, maid service, 63 channel and cable TV. Price: 12,000 baht Near Laguna. 2 bedrooms. It has NEW PATONG CONDOS 1226 (English & Thai), 087-381 cable, 42" TV, large swimming per month. Negotiable for long- 0319. Email: stevesumpton@ everything, including a Jacuzzi AVAILABLE New studio and 2 bedroom pool, quiet location, 2km to stay lease. Tel: 085-757 3240. btconnect.com room. Rent: 25,000 baht per Bangla. Tel: 080-052 8082. Email: month. Tel: 089-594 4067. units. Free WiFi, maid, large swimming pool, quiet location. [email protected] GUESTHOUSE KAMALA ONE-BEDROOM Staff apartment, 4 rooms, UBC, CONDO Tel: 080-052 8082. Email: HOUSE IN PATONG [email protected] A large villa with 5 bedrooms 30 RAI FOR LEASE cable, safes/hot water, shower. - A new, fully furnished condo with Fully furnished with 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, 10 min- Flat land in new Daorung Lease 3x3. Sale price: 1.8 million WiFi and a pool near Central 3 bathrooms, internet and cable. utes to the beach. Private on School. Very good location for baht o.n.o. Tel: 089-971 6120. Festival. Only 5 minutes’ drive to the SURIN CONDO an exclusive estate with a business. Tel: 081-691 2526. - Beachfront condo, 2 bedrooms beach. 2 units are available. Rent: 1 b/r, 200m from beach, direct pool set in a garden on cen- for long-term rent. Tel: 081-892 25,000 baht per month. Agents pool access for rent. Tel: +852- tral-east coast. Price: 80,000 READY TO MOVE IN! NEW HOUSE FOR RENT At Phuket Inter Villa, New 3-bed 0038. Email: info@orchidkathu are welcome. Tel: 086-478 0201. 2-2810 0610, +852-2-950 8557. baht per month. 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SIAM REAL ESTATE ACCOMMODATION IN LONG TERM RENTAL Property Accommodation RENTALS PHUKET 25,000 BAHT/MONTH Household Services Available We have the largest selection Are you looking for Budget Ac- Need apt from mid-November for Items in Phuket of quality holiday commodation in Phuket Town? 6-12 months. Patong, Karon, and long term rental villas! We're near Mission Hospital. Tel: Kata. One or two bedroom. Need SEARCHING FOR Tel: 076-288908. Or email: 084-720 3048. For futher details, cable TV and internet. Must have FRIDGE WANTED PROPERTY? 3-BEDROOM [email protected] please visit our website : either pool or balcony/terrace with Looking to buy a small fridge; To sell or buy property. We of- TOWNHOUSE For further details, please www.narisaplace.net view. Email: benfoster@media- freezing compartment a plus. fer houses & land plots for see our website at www. types.co.uk Tel: 088-440 2062 (English). sale and rent in Phuket. If you siamrealestate.com APARTMENT & ROOM Email: [email protected] are looking to rent or buy prop- IN PATONG JAN 5 - APRIL 1 erty or would like to list your KATHU GOLF CONDO Apartment for long term rent. Looking for bungalow or apart- MOVING SALE property for rent or sale, 62sqm with bath, bedroom, liv- 8,000-20,000 baht per month. ment for January 5 - April 1. – Teak wood bar w/2 bar stools: please contact us for quick ing room, kitchen and balcony Room from 800-1,500 baht per Want a/c in bedroom, cooking 15,000 baht sale. Visit us at www.thenet for long term rental. Nice view. night. Please contact for more facilities, TV, internet. The area – Dining room table w/6 chairs: workproperty.com Tel: 076-293149, 081-824 1385. information. Tel: 076-512151, should be around Rawai / 10,000 baht Located on Nanai Road. 3 Fax: 076-293149. Or pls send 089-290 9567. Or send email: Chalong. If you have photos/ – Toshiba 43" Projection TV: beds, 3 bathrooms, electric email to: [email protected] [email protected] info, please send to me. My 12,000 baht Property showers, 3 aircons. Fully fur- Website: at www.brommathai max budget is 15,000 baht per – Sofa and two chairs: 6,000 Wanted nished, fitted kitchen, shared PATONG LUXURY APT house.com [email protected] baht swimming pool. Available now. Royal Paradise Complex. – Recliner chair w/ footstool: Price: 32,000 baht per month. Please email for more pictures: EXPAT LOOKING FOR A 1,000 baht. PATONG CONDO Tel: 084-051 1226, 087-381 [email protected] 500 BAHT A DAY, PLACE Sold separately or all for 40,000 WANTED 0319 (English & Thai). Email: RAWAI BEACH I have been living and working baht. Call or email me for details. Looking to purchase a condo or stevesumpton@btcon SURIN BEACH in Phuket for the past 4 years. Tel: 076-305657, 087-888 1913 apartment in Patong that is 1 or nect.com APARTMENTS I am looking for a place to stay, (English). Email: steveru@ 2 bedrooms and close to 'The Lofts' apartments are situ- starting Jan 1. Guesthouse or phuketinternet.co.th Bangla Rd (within 2 minutes by ated on the beach road in Surin garage or shared; I'm not motorbike). My budget is up to DAILY/WEEKLY/ which is fully serviced by restau- fussy. For more information. 8 million baht. Freehold pre- MONTHLY rants and shops, and is one of Tel: 087-467 2564 (English). Or MOVING BACK HOME ferred. Email: jonscranton Luxury villa, near Laguna, the trendiest areas of Phuket. send email to: pmgthailand SALE [email protected] has everything. Special daily Overlooking Kings Park, a pub- @hotmail.com – Table and chairs: 2,000 baht rate: 1,300 baht. Tel: 089-594 lic park and the location of – Stereo, Panasonic: 1,000 RENTAL: KATA / KARON 4067. Phuket's first golf course, these Nice pool guesthouse, 1 bed- SEEKING RENTAL baht room, 1 bathroom, WiFi, cable Long term renal in Kata or apartments put you on the front Seeking a long-stay rental for – Microwave LG 1000 cooker TV, covered car park. Email: Karon wanted. 1 or 2 bed- APARTMENTS IN step of all that Surin has to offer. 15,000 baht per month or – Single bed and mattress KATHU [email protected] rooms with basic furniture in a One bedroom/bathroom de- less. I live in Thailand on a long- – Wooden Dresser: 2,000 Newly serviced studios, 1 bed- quiet location. I'm open to an signed by a western architect – stay retirement visa. Email: baht apartment or a house. Need room or 2 bedroom. Furnished trendy tropical living. Tel: 076- KATA BEACH [email protected] – Professional Coffee Ma- fast internet. Budget up 12,000 with WiFi and pool. Attractive 326454, 080-146 3466. Email: Low season promotion from chine: 4,500 baht baht per month. Email: jons prices. Tel: 081-892 0038. For [email protected] For 400 baht per night, includes [email protected] further details, please see our futher details, please visit our continental breakfast, WiFi Building – HP Scanner and Printer: website at www.orchidkathu website: www.phuketapartment and 10% off food. Free airport Products 1,500 baht. SEAVIEW heights-phuket.com holidays.com pickup with five night stay. All is new. Tel: 081-271 8923 BEACHFRONT VILLA Tel: 081-894 8446. Email: & Services (English & Thai). Email: Interested in renting a villa long- PATONG TOWER NEW PHUKET TOWN, [email protected] For [email protected] term. Contract must start from 1-BEDROOM 3 BED, 2 BATH futher details, please see our the end of 2010. 4 to 5 bed- Newly renovated, modern 1- Nice house close to big Tesco website: www.southernfried CUSTOM FURNITURE MOVING SALE rooms and maids room pre- bed condo for long term rent Lotus. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- rice.com PACKAGES Sofa, washing machine, bed- ferred. Not furnished. Security only. 25,000 baht per month. rooms, living room, 4 aircons, With full interior design and de- room, furniture, treadmill, and/or maid service should be Tel: 089-471 8467 (English). fully furnished, ADSL, ready to WANTED BEST VILLA livery service, including be- kitchenware and much more. included. Large garden with Email: [email protected] move in. Price:17,000 baht per RENTALS spoke manufacturing for fitted Tel: 087-270 2334. swimming pool. Pets allowed. month, 192,000 baht for one- Siam Real Estate have many and loose furniture. We sup- Beachfront, sea view or close RAWAI SEAVIEW year lease. Tel: 089-474 0769 tenants waiting for good quality ply the best modern quality in FRIDGE FOR SALE to the beach. Areas preferred: CONDOS (English & Thai). Email: holiday and long term villa rentals sofas, curtains and outdoor Samsung 190 liter fridge, 2 Naiharn or Rawai. Rental will be Luxury condos for 2,000-3,000 [email protected] For fur- in all price ranges.Owners get furniture. Please contact months old, in excellent condi- negotiable depending on facili- baht per day. Tel: 082-801 ther details, please see our best rates contact us today! Tel: Khun Rick. Tel: 082-275 7737. tion. Price: 4,000 baht. Tel: 089- ties. Email for picture and info 3445, 081-090 1805. Email: website at www.ddproperty/ 076-288908. Email: info@siam Email:[email protected] 929 5459. to: [email protected] [email protected] property/show/87776 realestate.com Website at: www.siamrealestate.com BED FOR SALE Holiday 2-month-old king-size bed Classified Advertisements CONDO 700M FROM Homes & Villa with headboard, medium to PATONG firm, in excellent condition. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. Fully furnished, 50 sqm, double Rentals Price: 12,000 baht. Please Then hand it to any of our agents. bed, kitchen, living room, bal- contact for futher details. Tel: cony with mountain view, fitness 089-929 5459. center, swimming pool. Price: KAMALA GUEST |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) 25,000 baht/month. Please con- HOUSE tact for more information. Tel: Private, quiet one bedroom Household house and two bedroom apart- 081-817 7886, 081-244 6970 Services |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (English & Thai). Or send email ment for vacation rental. Tel: to: [email protected] 076-385909, 086-278 8598. Email: [email protected] HOME CARE PHUKET |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| We do all kinds of repair, reno- Accommodation BEACH FRONT HOUSE vation and shop fitting. Prompt, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths. Right Wanted efficient, fair and reliable service. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| next to the water (put your feet Tel: 089-909 8604. 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WE NEED NEW SIMPSON 12M LISTINGS CATAMARAN To replace recent sales. Big or Built to a high standard in UK small we sell them all. We're (1993). Price: US$169,500. a "no sale no fee" brokers. For more details, please see Call Alan. Tel: 084-842 6146. our website: www.boatshed For further info, please see our phuket.com website: www.boatshed phuket.com WHARRAM TIKI 26' 12M MOTOR YACHT (2010) (1992) As good as new with a G.R.P. Cummings Diesel 6Hp 4-stroke O/B, din- 300Hp engine. Just rebuilt. ghy & outboard engine Price: 2.5 million baht. For and mooring. Only 1.3 more info. visit our website: million baht! o.n.o. For www.boatshedphuket.com more information, see website: www.boatshed phuket.com AZIMUT 46 (2001) For sale. New listing. Very good condition, mail for brochure. FOUNTAINE PAJOT 44 Please call for more details. (2006) Tel: 086-690 0444 (English), Professionaly maintained in 085-887 7414 (Thai). Email: excellent condition. Price: EUR [email protected] 429,950. See our website: www.boatshedphuket.com 43 FT ROBERTS CRUISING YACHT 55 FT CRUSING Fiberglass boat with equip- CATAMARAN ment warranty. It is undergo- 6 double cabins, 105sqm ing major refitting. Price: sails. 2009 in composite, no US$43,500. Contact for more engine. Price: 1.5 million baht. info. Tel: 081-866 8716. Email: Tel: 087-461 8089. [email protected] 33' KETCH 38 FOOT CATAMARAN RIVIERA 44' WAKE/SKI BOAT SEABOB GRP RUNABOUT 4.5M FOR SALE Neptunian motorsailer. VHF, It has 4 double cabins, 2 toi- FLYBRIDGE (1984) 30Hp Yamaha 2008. Only GPS, Depth, Radar, Autohelm. lets/showers. In composite, Twin 350Hp Cummins diesel 30 hours of use. Price only 2 cabins. Full galley. Single under construction. Price: engine. Thai commercial Ref. 175,000 baht! For more info, handed, blue water cruiser. 390,000 baht. For further infor- 15+3. Price: US$ 179,950. For visit website: www.boatshed Contact for more info. Tel: 081- mation, please contact. Tel: more info, see: www.boatshed phuket.com 968 1437. Email: bobedward1 087-461 8089. phuket.com @hotmail.com

RIVIERA M430 (2005) SWISS CAT 20 FT NEW BOAT 2-year-old, 4.2 meters long Offshore, no limit. High In excellent condition. Twin Made of fiberglass. Comes SUNNAV 18FT RACING YACHT performance product. For Cholmark boat with a 425Hp Mercs. Selling for with a Tohatsu 50Hp trailer with For sale. Highest quality FOR SALE more information, please 60Hp Yamaha Enduro en- US$249,000. For more de- full equipment. Registration: with trailer. Price: only Inglis 47' racing yacht. Lift call Alex. Tel: 081-955 gine. Includes trailer, GPS tails, please visit our website: 300,000 baht. Please call for 270,000 baht. No engine. keel, sweptback spread- 5569. sonar, Waketower and www.boatshedphuket.com more info. Tel: 089-471 1805. Tel: 089-476 7443, 085-352 ers, masthead and frac- more. Price: 475,000 baht. 1940,076-377577. Con- tional asymmetrical and Please contact for more tact for more details, email 1.5 bowsprit, twin wheels information. Tel: 086-949 [email protected] or and aft nav station. Excel- 1913. Email: juraj_t@ visit: www.sunnav.com lent condition, ready to yahoo.com race.Call for more info. Tel: +61-418-939336 (En- glish). Email: nomadaust @hotmail.com SOLUTIONS TO THIS WEEK’S JEANNEAU SUN PUZZLES ODYSSEY 35’ 2003, great pocket cruising Crossword puzzle: yacht. Price: US$79,950. For further information, visit our website: www.boatshed phuket.com

40 FT CRUISING YACHT Fast fiberglass boat well equipped for cruising. It’s been used for circumnavigation. Sale price: US$85,000. Please contact for more information. Tel: 081-866 8716. Email: [email protected]

FAST TOUR/ FISHING BOAT One owner, wonderful, fast tour boat, RIB rigid foam, 150Hp engine with Yamaha 5Hp for security. Full elec- tronics, toilet, large sun Impossibly Possible Quiz answers: cover. Up to 8 people, 1. 1887 2. Matt Murdock 3. John Wayne 4. Nobody cruising at 25/30 knots in does it better by Carly Simon 5. Bashful 6. comfort. Priced to sell! Strawweight, 46.36kg 7. Elton John, Candle in the Below US$35,000. Hurry, Wind, 1997 8. Shelbyville 9. 12 10. A Tale of Two best offer accepted. Tel: 076-270703, 087-265 4268. Cities by Charles Dickens 11. Greenwich 12. Emerald Email: [email protected] 13. Street sweeper 14. Buck 15. World War I 34 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010

SUNRAYS SCHOOL GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sunrays School is looking to fill Experienced Thai national, full the following positions: or part-time. 8,000-10,000 1. Marketing Executive: Must baht to start. Fun place to be able to execute a marketing work. Call for more info. Tel: plan. Must be proficient in Thai 087-380 0525. Send your CV and English. to email: boxergirl@boxer 2. Teachers: Thai, Arts and girl.net Visit our website at: Music. Ability to teach more www.boXXerworld.com than one subject an advantage. Part time positions for teaching TEACHERS WANTED Arts and Music welcome. Tel: IN PHUKET 076-522292 (English), 080-529 Satree Phuket School is seek- 3084 (English), 081-797 5937 ing a native English speaker to (Thai). Fax: 076-522292. Email: teach science full-time and an- [email protected] other candidate to teach math part-time. Starting salary is BOUTIQUE MANAGER 30,000 – 35,000 baht, with 4 In Surin required. We are seek- weeks of paid holiday, govern- ing an energetic and well- ment health care, and 3,000 groomed Thai lady to work as baht housing allowance. the manager of a beautiful Minimum requirements: new boutique in Surin. The bachelor’s degree or above, successful candidate must be plus TEFL or CELTA certifi- friendly, enthusiastic and cate or equivalent. Send your knowledgable about fashion. CV with a covering letter Must have very good English to: [email protected], and sales skills. Prior experi- [email protected], ence in fashion retail is an ad- [email protected], a_pupata vantage. We offer an attractive [email protected], salary with benefits. Tel: 076- [email protected]. 364007. Please send your CV Tel: 084-666 3557,089-647 to email: [email protected] 9085, 089-587 1018,086-945 or [email protected] 9280. Be prepared to present all original certificates at the interview and do a teaching PHUKET BABYSITTING demonstration. Phuket's first professional babysitting service is looking for DIVE INSTRUCTOR / staff. If you speak English, like DIVE MASTER children, and can work either part Individuals or team required for or full time, please call us. Khun new PADI dive center on Koh Tracey: 084-745 1222,Khun Jum Island in Krabi Province. Joy: 081-797 1497. Email: Outboard engine knowledge [email protected] would be an asset. Interested TELESALES candidates can contact. Tel: 084-773 2792. Email: kenseibt Seeking self-motivated native @gmail.com English speakers with excel- lent communication skills for a telemarketing position. Must FREELANCE SALES be comfortable and confident REP on the phone. Experience in A quality contemporary furniture the service industry or manufacturer is looking for an telesales would be an advan- enthusiastic freelance/part-time PROJECT tage. Salary: basic, plus com- sales representative, speaking CO-ORDINATOR mission. Email: careers@pp- Thai and English, to expand busi- Right To Play seeks Thai with intl.com ness in Phuket, Bangkok and fluent English, computer lit- Samui. Tel: 053-022177. Email: eracy, training and experi- [email protected] ence to work on education WEBMASTER program. Please contact POSITION TEACHING AT PSU IN Khun Alisa. Tel: 02-652 9274, We require an experienced HAAD YAI 076-321435, 081-122 4803. English-speaking Prince of Songkla University, In- Fax: 076-321435. Email: info. Webmaster. Second lan- ternational College Haad Yai [email protected] guage a plus. Send CV with campus, is looking to fill 3 lec- photo. Tel: 081-892 7847. turer positions: English, Science SUSHIBOX JOB Email: patrick@oceanic- and Social Science. Please OFFERS! global.com Visit at website send cover letter and resume. Sushibox is opening soon in www.oceanic-global.com Email: [email protected] Ocean Plaza, Soi Bangla, Patong. We are offering the fol- VILLA MANAGER PREMIER HOLIDAY lowing job opportunities: REQUIRED CLUB PHUKET – Assistant Manager (1) Must have excellent spoken Seeking admin assistant (2 – Hostesses (3) and written English skills. Ex- positions),receptionist (2 – Waitresses (3) perience in property or hotel positions),HR assistant (2 and people management es- positions). Tel: 076-326292. – Sushi students (3) Earn as you BOOKING WAITRESS NEEDED WANT VOICE TALENT sential. Should be a good Should submit a resume with learn how to make sushis! ADMINISTRATOR New Italian restaurant needs We want voice talents. If you communicator, structured and a recent photograph to email: Excellent salary and working Part-time, working from home. a waitress, Thai nationality have a good voice and speak system oriented. Thai National admin@premierproperty conditions. Call Khun Oy for Excellent written & spoken only. Must speak English. clearly. Tel: 086-191 6335 required. Tel: 088-223 4561. leisure.com or fax: 076 -326 293. an appointment. Tel: 083-643 English. Western with good 10,000 baht monthly + ser- (Thai), 084-119 4094 (English Please send CV and salary For further details, please see 8709 or 089-934 8284 (En- computer skills. Tel: 084-838 vice charge. Please contact for & Thai). Please send a voice requirement by email: info@ our website at www.premier glish & Thai). Email: sushibox 1000 (English). Forward CV to more details. Tel: 076-343019. file to us at sicsoundstudio villachangrajang.com propertyleisure.com @gmail.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] @hotmail.com Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

HOTEL OFFICE EXPAT PLUMBERS MANAGER NEEDED WANTED Good English skills and ability Expat plumbers and electricians. to communicate, Must be orga- Must have own company setup nized and have bookkeeping with work permits. Please email: and hotel knowledge. Starting [email protected] salary: 15,000 baht per month. Tel: 080-052 8082 (English). PHUKET BEACH Email: [email protected] CLUB CHIEF ACCOUNTANT The Phuket Beach Club in Bangtao is situated on 64 rai Bachelor’s degree in Account- of prime beachfront land. ing. At least 2 years experience Opening in mid-December, in Chief Accountant position or we aim to be the Number 4 years in Assistant Chief Ac- One family adventure desti- countant position in a hotel nation and water sports business. Tel: 076-239707, training centre in Thailand. 083-503 3329, 081-877 9292. Fax: 076-239708. Or email: With a soon to be com- [email protected] pleted modern beachfront restaurant, a 150 meter PROPERTY SCOUT floating pier, an aqua park, WANTED ATV park, water sports cen- tre, horse riding and a child Real estate company looking for minding centre amongst our property scout. Find new houses, facilities, it is not hard to see take photos and talk with that we are gearing up for a webmaster. Thai national with bright future. basic English language skills. Tel: 081-968 0309 (Thai). Email: We require the following [email protected] members of staff to help us achieve our goals. ALL LOOKING FOR applicants must be able to ACCOUNTS ASST start ASAP. 1 position. Knowledge of ba- Restaurant Staff sic accounting and English – Chef (1) required. Tel: 084-849 7212. – 10 Kitchen staff/cooks Please email your resume to: [email protected] – 20 Waiters/Waitresses – 4 bar staff STAFF WANTED - ALL – Thai F&B Manager (1). POSITIONS – 4 Hostesses Thurmann Group is rapidly – 4 Cleaners expanding and seeking quali- – 4 Security Guards fied full- and part-time staff in – 2 General Resort Assis- various positions for its com- tants panies with different levels of experience and skills. All positions apart from Kitchen staff, cleaners and We are currently looking for: security guards MUST • Waiter/Waitress speak English. • Restaurant Manager (Thai) Beach Club Staff • Club Manager – 6 Lifeguards/Waterpark At- • Sales & Marketing Manager tendants • Purchase Manager – 1 Waterpark Supervisor • Personal Assistant – 4 ATV Operators • Bartender – 2 Horse Handlers • Cashier – 2 Water Sport Instructors • Safety Instructor for trampo- – 1 Water Sports Adminis- lines trator • Marketing & Sales Executive Please email your CV to: • Cleaner paul@phuket-beach Location: Patong. Tel: 076- club.com Contact Paul 341613, 087-418 1365. Inter- McCarthy. On 084-898 ested candidates, please 1611. For further details, email your curriculum vitae: Visit at www.phuket-beach [email protected] club.com Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 36 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010

HOOKAHS AVAILABLE BAR FOR SALE 11 UNIT APTARTMENT- BAR FOR SALE Articles FOR BAR Bulletins At Bangla Boxing stadium. HOUSE With accommodation on For Sale New hookahs in stock to add to New Tiger, fully furnished bar Off Nanai Road in Patong. Bangla Rd in Patong. Email: bar or restaurant. Email for cata- with a 3-year contract. Tel: Newly renovated, secure in- [email protected] log. Tel: 080-052 8082 (English). 082-256 5386. come with little work due to WIFI, TELEPHONE, FAX Email: thailand.shisha@ long term rentals. Includes ROOFTOP RESTAURANT WiFi unit, a telephone, and a fax gmail.com SHOP CHEAP PRICE Chanote title. Sale by owner. FOR RENT for sale cheap.Tel: 086-953 FOR SALE Price: 9.8 million baht. Tel: On the top floor of Sinthavee Ho- 8616. Email: harlequinjen@ Massage & Internet Travel 087-265 0652 (English). tel, Phuket Town. Convenient for gmail.com SONY PS3 & Email: [email protected] ACCESSORIES Agency. Good area of Patong. a restaurant or bar. Also, a dis- Cheap! Quick sale. Tel: 081- cotheque on the 2nd floor (with SMALL TOSHIBA Comes with second con- 537 7137, 089-544 3555 (En- BAR FOR SALE license). Tel: 087-270 9093. FRIDGE troller and Logitech G25 glish & Thai). Email: sunisadia Bar on Nanai Road. Price: Email: [email protected] Small Toshiba Fridge. 6 Steering wheel. Games @hotmail.com 550,000 baht. Tel: 081-925 months used. 3,000 baht. Tel: available include: Guitar 1730. SALON FOR SALE 088-442 2770 (English). Email: Hero 3, Avatar, Transform- BOUTIQUE [email protected] ers 1 & 2, Star Wars: The GUESTHOUSE 15 YEAR OLD RESORT Great business. Good lo- Force Unleashed & The A lovely guesthouse with 20 BUSINESS cation on Nanai Road. Complete Saga (Lego), GAS OVEN nice room stastefully deco- Includes bungalows, restau- Reluctant sale due to preg- Burnout Paradise City, Large gas oven for sale, 3 rated! Contract 5 years and rants, cafe/bar and owner’s nancy. Stock, equipment GT5, Army of Two and Air- months old, little used. 22,000 monthly rent is 131,500 baht. residence. 3 sublease-con- and many extras are in- borne. Contact K. Mike. baht. Tel: 089-197 7438 (Thai), Key money only 2 million baht tracts also included. 3 years cluded. Price: 500,000 baht Tel: 086-951 2455. Email: 088-168 8145 (English). Email: (negotiable) Contact me; we return on investment. Prime or o.n.o. Tel: 081-091 4244. [email protected] [email protected] can find a quick deal! Tel: 089- location in Kata. 8 years left on 564 6585 (English), 083-968 the lease, in 2.5 rai of land, DOG CARRIER TABLE AND CHAIRS 8625 (English & Thai). Email: 100m to beach. Price: 15 million BEAUTY SALON [email protected] baht. Please contact via email: 'Pet Cargo' airline approved A very unique and trendy bamboo AND MASSAGE [email protected] carrier for large dog. Used once. table and 4 chairs in good condi- Soi Patong Tower, close 76cm high x 94cm long x tion. Paid 30,000 baht selling for RESTAURANT to the beach. All equip- 74cm wide. Originally 11,000 10,000 baht. Tel: 089-150 2909 FOR SALE MASSAGE SHOP SALE ment available. Ready for baht. Will sell for 5,500 baht. (English). Email: artchampagne Prime location in Patong opposite On Nanai Road. Price: high season. Cheap price: Tel: 081-845 1492 (English). @hotmail.com post office on Rat-U-Thit Rd. For 450,000 baht. Please contact 150,000 baht offer. Call Email: [email protected] SPONSOR more info, please call. Tel: 084- for more information. Tel: 089- Dave at 086-144 7101,or TEAK, RATTAN 847 8626, 081-124 8051. Email: 909 1153. Bee at 089-618 0307. a needy child. The Phuket ming [email protected] WHEY PROTEIN FURNITURE International Women’s Email: marinepower76 FROM USA High quality furniture for sale: 5- Club is a volunteer organi- BARS IN PATONG @yahoo.com Optimum Nutrition, Dymatize, seater modular rattan sofa, 2 zation raising funds for GUESTHOUSE FOR FOR SALE Gaspari, MuscleTech, BSN RENT, PATONG In Soi Thai Boxing. Stadium plantation chairs, customised educational scholarships. WORK PERMIT Supplements available now. Balinese teak shelves, wooden 120,000 baht per month. Key Bar: 1.4 million baht. Kangoro We rely on the goodwill of Business and work permit for Free shipping anywhere in Thai- benches & more. Leaving money is 1 million baht and re- Bar: 900,000 baht. Boom donors and sponsors – sale. Tel: 082-284 4778 (En- land. Vitamins, Protein, BCAAs Phuket. Must sell by month end. fundable deposit is 500,000 Boom Bar: 1.3 million baht. small and large. If you glish). Email: bmasters150665 and other supplements. Shop Call to view. Prices negotiable. baht. Flexible price! Tel: 086-967 Tel: 080-055 1006. would like to put some- @yahoo.com online now. Paypal accepted. Tel: 085-791 0691 (English). thing back into the com- 0372 (English & Thai). Email: Tel: 082-415 9925. Email: bill Email: [email protected] munity in which you live, [email protected] @naiharngym.com Website at: RESTAURANT IN LAST MINUTE SPECIAL contact us to find out more KATHU www.naiharngym.com/store/ about giving a prize or be- PATONG GUESTHOUSE OFFER Bar & ing a sponsor. FOR RENT Restaurant & Bar for sale in SNORKEL ITEMS Restaurant Please call K. Carol (Tel: 26 rooms with restaurant Khao Lak. 2 fridges, 7 tables, 24 Stratos adjustable fins, venturas 087-417 8860) or K. Sue (Tel: area. 2.5 million per year. Key chairs, 7 bar chairs, 7 fans and a mask, snorkel scubapro, Equipment 087-277 6948). Or email: money: 500,000 baht only, lot of kitchen stuff nearly new - boots, gloves, rubber suit. Price: [email protected] and refundable security de- deadline: 7 November! Price: 4,200 baht. Tel: 087-993 8737. posit is 500,000 baht. Tel: 200,000 baht. Tel: 087-830 2070. PIZZA OVEN, MIXER, 084-806 6213 (English). Email: [email protected] POND BIO FILTER SS SINK Email: annychou@hotmail. Website at: www.plathong.de 2-door refrigerator, freezer, Business FOR SALE com Near go-kart course. Fully Pond Bio Filter Model CBF- steinless steel cook top, gas Opportunities CAT FARM SALE tank for sale. Tel: 086-276 7608. equipped kitchen with an 1100 1.0 Hp. with UV Light. In- LOCAL GROUND open-air bar and 100 16 persian cats – adults, kittens, cluded submersible Pump FLOOR seats. 3 bedrooms are females and males for sale. Com- Arwan model:KSV-151. New COFFEE MACHINE RESTAURANT IN 120sqm interior plus 50sqm available. Ready to open pany available also. Tel: 081-271 release price: 30,000 baht. ELECTROLUX PHUKET TOWN covered outside. On the any time. Rent: 40,000 8923 (English & Thai). Email: Second hand price:12,500 1 year old. New price: 7,900 Top location. Rent: 15,000 ground floor of Soleluna Hotel baht per month. Long [email protected] baht. Tel: 076-273087, 081- baht. Will sell for 4,500. This baht per month. 2 hotels oppo- in Patong. Convenient for a lease for 5 years: 2.8 mil- 978 5901 (English), 081-956 is the best for cappuccino site, many others nearby. restaurant or bar. Tel: 076- lion baht or o.n.o. Big car HOTEL FOR SALE 3775 (Thai). Fax: 076-273 and espresso. Tel: 081-271 Price: 450,000 baht. Tel: 087- 364770, 087-008 5143 (En- park Contact: Khun Da. A 12-room hotel with a 30-seat 087. Email: moose@water 8923 (English & Thai). Email: 031 7086 (English & Thai). glish). Email: vissiasafina Tel: 081-892 3597. restaurant for sale at a prime workswarehouse.net [email protected] Email: [email protected] @alice.it Patong location with a 9-year reg- istered lease from the land depart- ment. Price: 3.2 million baht for a quick equipment purchase. Email: robindonovan@gmail. com

CONTRACTOR PARTNER WANTED Looking for an established Con- tractor/ Developer who is inter- ested to partner up with a Ger- man-American professional com- pany. Tel: +1-888-847 1077, +1- 808-620 0540. Email: michael@ mhe-international.com Website at: www.mhe-interna tional.com

INCOME FROM GERMANY Join in a lucrative business model in the energy industry. Legally secure approach for 20 years. High-torque and secure investment, from 10,000 euro. High return without time or ini- tiative. Tel: 080-692 8468 (En- glish). Email: joe_anusara @yahoo.com November 13 - 19, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

RAINBOW ICE CREAM Business Products & Services Fruit sherbet ice cream bars. IPOD CLASSIC Safe with the GMP standards, 80GB the Halal standard and OTOP products. 15 flavors to choose from, such as Strawberry, Durian, Mango, Chocolate, etc. Retail - Wholesale - Delivery. Great for Ceremonies, Birthday parties, and many other types of gatherings. Tel: 086-191 6335 (Thai), 084-119 4094 (English & Black in good condition + Thai). Email: ditsararat@ iPod HiFi speaker system yahoo.com with remote control. Price: 14,000 baht. Tel: 080-532 5671. SIC SOUND STUDIO Club Membership IPOD TOUCH 32GB Available Black, like new. Price: 7,000 baht. Tel: 080-532 5671, 089- 726 4711. PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB PCC lifetime family member- Personal ship. 630,000 baht, including Introducing quality sound transfer fee. Tel: 076-283288, Services production in Phuket. We 081-273 7326. Fax: 076-283 288. Email:keithmarshall747 offer you a sound specialist SPORTS THERAPY @gmail.com producer who has a lot of Deep tissue therapist with 14 experience in sound pro- years' experience from the US. duction. We make all Club Will take 7 years off your back. types of sound production. Tel: 085-889 7758. Both in Thai and English. Membership - Editing audio files and Wanted LEARN THAI AT HOME convert all types of audio Thai lady with 8 years experi- files ence, can give Thai lessons - Jingle, Radio Spot Pro- WANTED: LAGUNA and English lessons at your duction, Car parade Spot GOLF home. Full course with conver- and Campaign work Spot Golf club membership wanted. sation practice and home - In house songs and CD Pls contact me if you have one study material. Beginners or presentation (Audio) available for sale. Email: hoviky more advanced. Please con- - Recording Mixing and @hotmail.com tact for more information. Tel: Mastering 081-797 1497. Email: teacher - Recorded vocals, Instru- Computers [email protected] ments, Percussion, Gui- tar, Bass, Keyboard, Blower Personals ENGLISH - Backing Track (Karaoke) COMPUTERMAN - Audio Post Production for Sales, Service, Repairs. BACKGAMMON Film, Short Film, TV ADSL, WLAN, Web De- Retired Businessman - Recording and putting in sign and more. Tel: 076- looking for Backgammon Sound Effects, BGM, 384385, 084-625 7744 Players in Phuket. Tel: Sync sound to match the (English & Thai). Fax 076- 081-577 8443. picture 384385. Email: computer - Sound Design, Sound Ef- [email protected] fects and other related sound Pets *** Recording room for Miscellaneous rent*** For Sale BAANTOMMY DOG At Sic Sound Production SITTING we accept work from all Dog sitting in closed garden around Thailand For more area for days, weeks or months. information call. 084- NINTENDO DS No cages. Tel: 076-226611, 082- 1194094 or 086-1916335 . LIGHT FOR SALE 113 4799 (English & Thai), 080- Email: sicsoundstudio@ 040 2013 (English). Email: hotmail.com [email protected] See our website: baantommy. npage.de BUDS NURSERY KINDERGARTEN PERSIAN CATS - Phuket oldest bi-lingual interna- ADULTS tional child care facility. High Moving back home. Persian quality time proven schedule and American short hair adult and curriculum. Experienced Comes with 9 games and a black case. In good con- cats. Cheap - from 1,000 baht. native English teachers to Tel: 081-271 8923 (English & teach ages 1½ -6. Mon-Fri 8am dition. Price: 7,500 baht. Tel: 089-726 4711. Thai). Email: garfield_catfarm - 5pm. Bus service available @yahoo.it from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076-282 232, 080-624 7060. See our website at: www.buds-phuket.com

TRAMPOLINE WEB DESIGN Visit trampolinethailand.com An interesting website helps for large trampolines at the your business. Please con- best prices. For a surcharge of tact via by email: extra_sp 950 baht, we deliver to your Need help finding a lawyer? @hotmail. com and please front door in Phuket in 4-5 see our website at: www. days. Email us or call: 081- Try PhuketGazette.Net designbyconcept.net 720 6462 (Herve) or 087-707 9461 (Sukanya). 38 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010

YAMAHA NOUVO Saloon Cars TOYOTA CORONA Pick Ups ISUZU DMAX (2003) Excellent runner, very powerful. HONDA PHANTOM New Engine, 13,500 baht. Black, 7,000km. Selling Papers included. Please call for 60,000 baht. Please CHEVROLET OPTRA for more information.Tel: 084- contact or email for more November 2006, black leather TOYOTA 249 1925 (English). Email: deatails. Tel: 082-787 2832 cream, 90,000km, manual. In HILUX VIGO [email protected] (English & Thai). Email: top condition with new tires [email protected] and batteries. Price: 360,000 MOTOBIKES baht. Call for more info. Tel: 081- 1988,in good condition, Yamaha Nouvo Elegance, 577 8443. with manual gear, CD 3.0L, 4x2, automatic, 4- 135cc, 3 months old. Selling player and aircon. Good Rentals door. Good condition, runs for 49,000 baht. We also power car with new tires. great. Must see and test have a Honda Click Limited PEUGEOT 206 Price: 110,000 baht. Call drive! Price: 450,000 baht Edition, selling for 27,000 Walid for more info. Tel: o.n.o. Tel: 087-270 9093. baht. For further information, VIOS, JAZZ 087-276 7018 or 083-180 4-door, dark-blue, pick-up please contact. Tel: 081-271 LOW PRICE RENT 8481. truck with a diesel engine. Like new. 40,000km in 8923 (English & Thai). Email: mileage. Price: 690,000 Bicycles [email protected] baht. For more info, please 4 x 4s call. Tel: 089-726 4711. 2004, red convertible with TREK 16 SPEED BIKE HONDA CLICK 73,424km. Price: 800,000 54cm frame, hardly used. baht. Please contact for TOYOTA MITSUBISHI PICK-UP 14,000 baht. Location: Ka- more information. Tel: 081- FORTUNER 2004, Mitsubishi Strada 28 mala. Contact for more de- Short or long-term rent. 810 5559 Turbo Intercooler. 21,000km, tails. Tel: 076-385910. Email: Includes insurance delivery automatic, 4WD, 4-door. One [email protected] service. Call for more info. owner since new. In good con- Tel: 081-607 8567. Email: MAZDA MX5 1.6 (1993) dition. Price: 439,000 baht. [email protected] Well maintained and depend- Please contact for more in- Motorbikes able Classic. Blue book in 11 months with all inspec- formation. Tel: 087-885 8708 tion, 8,500km. Selling for order. 600,000 baht. Please (English), 076-396932. BRAND-NEW JAZZ call for further information. For sale. Made in 2005. HONDA AIR BLADE 39,000 baht. Please con- Top model, sport edition, just out 2.7 engine. First owner. Email: tomasholmberg77 tact for more info. Tel: Tel: 086-267 0157 (English), @hotmail.com Black and white, 15,000km. of the showroom. For rent with 089-590 3665 (Thai). Email: Bronze color, in good Price: 30,000 baht. For more 084-304 6250. Email: first class insurance. Price: 7,000 [email protected] condition and well main- information, please contact. [email protected] baht per week. Monthly rate avail- tained. Price: 756,000 Tel: 089-726 4711. able. Tel: 081-343 0777. Email: baht. Please contact for NV GOOD [email protected] MITSUBISHI CHAMP III more information. Tel: CONDITION 1992, manual gears, grey, 080-520 5989. BMW R1200GS & good condition. Price: 85,000 HONDA CBR BMW F650GS baht. Please call for more in- 1,000 RR (2006) BMW R1200GS: In ex- CHEAP formation. Tel: 081-536 6738 NISSAN NV cellent condition, 3 years MOTORBIKES or 085-407 3302. Email: Year 2000 (Queen Cap), auto- old. One owner. Original For rent in Chalong. [email protected] matic gear, CD player. Price: price: 1.1million baht. Monthly rentals start at 175,000 baht. Tel: 081-925 Selling for only 695,000 2,500 baht for manual 0956 (English & Thai), 081-719 baht! BMW F650GS: In bikes and 3,000 baht for auto bikes. For more in- PEUGEOT 405 0956 (English & Thai). Email: Year 1996, just resprayed excellent condition, 3 [email protected] years old. Original price: formation, please call (blue). Price: 98,000 baht. Sam. Tel: 082-277 9105. Please contact K. Neung 14,000km, sport bike, full 700,000 baht. Selling for for more information. Tel: power (170Hp), 998cc, only 390,000 baht! 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FC Phuket’s Team Udorn shine Bangkok bout ends in at charity Pro-Am deadlock

By Alexandra Andersson BIS Under-9 (A) team. Photo: Michael FC PHUKET drew 1-1 with Weinstein TEAM Udorn scooped the first Bangkok FC in the Division Two Phuket Property Dot Com Pro- “Champions League” last Satur- BIS footy comp Am Invitational at the Blue Can- day, their first match since yon Country Club last week. midfielder Camara Ahmed suffered ALMOST 700 footballers were in A field of 30 touring golf pro- a heart attack during play a week action at BIS last week for the fessionals joined 90 amateurs earlier. school’s ninth international football from Thailand, Singapore, Malay- FC Phuket supporters at the tournament – the largest of its kind sia and Hong Kong to raise over match wore white t-shirts bear- in Asia with 74 teams taking part. 500,000 baht for the Phuket Has ing the stricken midfielder’s Local schools BIS Phuket, Been Good To Us foundation. image. About 5,400 baht raised Youth Football Home (YFH), The first-ever charity golf Pro- through shirt sales will go to- Watsuwan School (Patong), Am on Phuket was deemed a wards his growing medical QSI, Headstart and Phuket Inter- success by all involved. costs. national Academy battled it out Thai Team Udorn notched up Teenage striker Adisak Krais- against teams from all over Asia. 92 points, led by Thai golf pro orn gave FC Phuket the lead The (YFH) boy’s won the Over- Udorn Duangdecha. with a simple finish after 31 minutes, following a deflection 15s section. Flying the flag for the Simon Yates and his team were TROUSER POWER: Udorn hosts were the BIS Over-15 girls’ A second (89 points), closely fol- Duangdecha’s team won off Bangkok FC goalkeeper team. They beat BIS Vietnam1-0 in lowed by Corey Harris and his team the competition in style. Bayongon Bounde. the final to claim gold. in third (88 points). Players used About 50 FC Phuket fans who The BIS Under-13 boys’ A team the stableford scoring system. Fellow Team Udorn member, something back,”pro golfer Keith had made the trip to Bangkok were came close, reaching the final but The lowest score of the day amateur Khun Watcharatorn, Horne said. hoping the defense could hold out had to settle for silver after being was shared with pros Keith Horne carded 70, the lowest male gross “Everyone had fun and we are to give the team a vital win away beaten 2-1 by Tanglin Trust and Scott Barr, each carding a score, beating a number of the pros pleased to announce that we will from home, but it was not to be. School, Singapore. For more on five-under par 67. Amateur Betina on the day. make it an annual event,” said Peter Jirat Kinkkrodklang, later this year’s tournament visit www. Lorenz produced the lowest fe- “It’s great to come and play Bolton Co-Founder of Phuket Prop- named man of the match, grabbed bisphuket.ac.th. male gross score. charity events like this and give erty Dot Com. a brilliant equalizer for the home side after 72 minutes. The draw gave the first point of the compe- tition to Bangkok FC, who are last Iron world champ ready to fend off the rest in the six-team group. In other results, Samut Prakarn THE world’s most successful Australia, Italian Massimo Cigana, Alexander is relishing a return to the Championship will be contested at FC beat Loei City 2-1, and Ironman athlete of recent Tim O’Donnell of the USA and island to compete for the US$75,000 Laguna Phuket just a week after Chainat FC drew 2-2 with Rayong years, Australian Craig Alex- Paul Amey of Great Britain. Ironman 70.3 prize purse. the 17th LPT on November 28. FC to leave Group A wide open. ander will contest the One of the most “I am really looking forward to The Phuket Ironman 70.3 The Southern Sea Kirin are now Ironman 70.3 Asia- respected triathletes returning to Phuket after a few course has a 1.9 kilometer swim, in third, after a convincing home Pacific Championship amongst his peers and years away to race the inaugural an extended 90km bike ride and a win and three draws on the road. at Laguna Phuket on a favorite of fans Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Cham- 21.1km run. FC Phuket’s next match, December 5. worldwide, Alex- pionship,” he said. “This will against fourth-place Loei City on Alexander is the ander – known to certainly be a unique race in an For further information visit: www. Saturday is crucial. Kick-off time latest addition to a many as “Crowie” – amazing country.” lagunaphukettriathlon.com or www. at Surakul Stadium is 6pm. stellar line-up of elite has proven himself the The Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific ironmanphuket.com – James Goyder professional triathletes most versatile swimmer, heading to the island. runner and biker across all As Ironman World distances of triathlon. Champion for the past His back-to-back victories two years, Alexander is set in the grueling Hawaiian to face-off against fellow Ironman put him in the elite Ironman 70.3 world company of only three oth- champion Michael Rae- ers who have won the lert of Germany and a Ironman World Champion- host of top pros, ship two years in a row. including five-time Winner of the Laguna Ironman champion Phuket Triathlon (LPT) Luke McKenzie of in 2002 and 2004, 40 PHUKET GAZETTE November 13 - 19, 2010 US take FIVB gold By Somchai Huasaikul while giving birth to two boys in but today we weren’t serving very the past two years. well. I feel like we both grew up a AMERICAN volleyball star Kerri The fourth-seeded Americans lot here.” Walsh won her 39th career FIVB became just the fourth women’s The Brazilian Salgado sisters world tour gold medal, part of a team to win a Swatch FIVB World defeated the top-seeded team in historic day in the Phuket Thai- Tour gold medal after winning five Phuket and suffered just one loss land Open, played on Karon beach elimination matches. They had lost in the tournament, but the semifi- last weekend. in the second round to Elsa nal defeat at the hands of the Along with partner Nicole Baquerizo and Liliana Fernandez Italians prevented them from play- Branagh, the US side defeated sur- Steiner of Spain, but then swept ing for the gold medal. prise opponents Marta Menegatti six straight opponents before the Instead, the eighth-seeded team and Valeria Rosso of Italy, 21-23, title match. finished the season with a bronze 21-14, 15-11. In the gold medal tiebreaker set medal. Carolina and Maria Clara to 15 points, the USA led just 5-4 In the five-year history of Salgado of Brazil won the bronze when they went on a 6-2 run to events in Phuket, the Americans medal by defeating Sanne Keizer gain control at 11-6. have won the last four, with Walsh and Marlene Van Iersel of Holland, Surprise finalists Menegatti and also winning in 2007 with May- 21-17, 21-14. Rosso, the first Italian team to Treanor and Jen Kessy and April The title gives Walsh sole pos- ever compete in a gold medal Ross claiming the titles in 2008 session of the lead in overall tour match, seemed to have the crowd and 2009. wins. on their side. In the Federbrau Beach Volley- She had been tied at 38 with The 16th-seeded duo became ball Hotel Challenge, Le Meridien former partner Misty May- partners during the week preced- took the gold, while the Hilton Treanor, since the end of 2008. ing last week’s tournament in Sanya, Arcadia Resort and Spa took silver Walsh partnered with Branagh China, due to an injury to Menegatti’s and the JW Marriott took bronze. for the third time last week. Two regular partner, Greta Cicolari. In the school tournament Brit- of their events have produced wins, “We really came here to win ish International finished in first, having also won in Dubai in 2008. gold; it was not enough to just be SOS Children’s village came She missed the entire 2009 sea- here,” Rosso said. “We made it second and another BIS team rd son and all but two events this year this far due to our service game, came 3 . GOLDEN SMILES: US champs Kerri Walsh and Nicole Branagh. Photo: Apinun Saithong

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