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INSIDE US child porn charges PHUKET: Police on Saturday sented him with a warrant issued January 24 announced the arrest by the Criminal Court less than a of a Ukrainian man allegedly in- week before, on January 21. volved in the international distri- Lt Col Ekachai Pram- bution of child pornography over anakul, an inspector with the Re- the Internet. gion 5 Tourist Police, said Mr The suspect, 31-year-old Shynkarenko was with two other Maxsim Shynkarenko, was ar- men, both Caucasian foreigners, rested by Tourist Police on Janu- at the time of the arrest. ary 23 at a luxury rented house He did not attempt to resist on Saiyaun Road in Chalong. He arrest or flee, Lt Col Ekachai said. has denied the charges. Mr Shynkarenko is now in THE MOTHER OF Announcing the arrest custody at the Bangkok Criminal BRUNCHES were Tourist Police Com- Court, where prosecutors will The Phuket Gazette’s Dan mander Attakrit Thaneechat, arrange for his extradition. Ogunshakin loses sight of Phuket Provincial Police Com- There are no charges pend- his feet at Indigo Pearl’s mander Apirak Hongtong and ing against Mr Shynkarenko for Sunday Brunch. Page 16. other officers. criminal offenses in Thailand, Lt The arrest followed co-op- Col Ekachai added.

NEWS: Box jellyfish semi- eration between the Tourist Po- Mr Shynkarenko, wanted nar; Apirak named top cop; lice and two US government on a warrant issued by the US Mr Shynkarenko (seated) at a press conference last Saturday. US Consular outreach. agencies, the US Immigration and District Court of New Jersey, will Pages 2 & 3 Customs Enforcement Agency face five charges, including dis- three laptop computers, cell Some of the images he dis- and the US Department of tribution of child pornography and phones, hard disks, DVDs and tributed allegedly involved the FEATURE: Actor and Homeland Security. money laundering. related equipment. sexual abuse of children as young AIDS activist Nicholas Mr Shynkarenko was appre- He fled the US after the Mr Shynkarenko allegedly as a year old. Mr Shynkarenko Snow talks to the Phuket hended following the swoop on the warrant was issued. made millions of dollars from his could face life imprisonment if Gazette. suspect’s hideout in Chalong. Presented as evidence was activities and had some 300 cli- found guilty by the New Jersey Page 12 The arresting officers pre- electronic equipment including ents in many different countries. court.

LIFESTYLE: Hip-hop band Thaitanium wows Phukana and tells all to the More Rohingyas arrive in Thailand Gazette. Pages 16 & 17 BANGKOK / PHUKET: A boat They were later handed to fled Burma or Bangladesh to food and water in December. INSIDE STORY 4; AROUND with 78 Rohingyas arrived in police after being given food and seek a better life in Southeast The military has denied act- THE NATION 6; AROUND THE Ranong on the southern Anda- water, he said. Asia. Thailand has about 20,000 ing in an inhumane way but pic- SOUTH 7; AROUND THE IS- man coast yesterday amid mount- Marud Hussen, 50, spoke of them in port cities working in tures have emerged recently of LAND 8; GOOD LIVING 10; ing pressure on the government to reporters in broken Thai. He the fishing industry. a boat full of Rohingyas being MOTORING 13; PEOPLE 12; over ill-treatment of the ethnic said he and his colleagues col- The Rohingyas have been in towed out to sea. HAPPENINGS 14; INSPIRA- minority from Burma. lected 10 million Kyat (about the spotlight since Hong Kong’s Despite some rather dra- TIONS 15; LIFESTYLE 16; The latest boat people are 350,000 baht) to hire the boat South China Morning Post broke matic “reports” and opinions of- WHAT’S ON 19; BUSINESS aged 14 to 55. Some of those to leave Arakan state in Burma the story of their plight several fered in local blogs and chat AND MONEY 20; TAKE A found in a rickety boat with a bro- on December 30. weeks ago, saying the Thai Navy rooms, most resort managers and BREAK 21 & 22; HORO- ken engine off the coast of The group wanted to ob- had allegedly towed about 1,000 tourism officials contacted by the SCOPES 23; EDITORIAL, Ranong near the Surin Islands, tain work in Ranong before ex- of them back out to sea. Hundreds Phuket Gazette say they are not LETTERS 24; FIRST PERSON about 120 kilometers north of tending their journey to Malay- are said to have died. expecting the arrival of the 25; BOOKS 26; SPORTS 28; Phuket, were injured, navy com- sia, he said. Survivors rescued by Rohingyas on Phuket’s beaches PROPERTY 30-34; CLASSI- mander Lieutenant Kwanchai The stateless Rohingyas India’s Coast Guard said they any time soon. FIED ADS 35-48. Ketphan said. are mostly Muslims who have were abandoned at sea with little – Nation/Gazette reporters 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS January 31 - February 6, 2009 US Consular Outreach Box jellyfish training planned PHUKET: Following the sight- tended by representatives of pro- training given by Dr Gershwin will service to visit Phuket ings of box jellyfish in waters off vincial and municipal organiza- be highly beneficial in understand- Phuket in October last year, plans tions. ing the variety of jellyfish species PHUKET, KARON: The Consular Section of the American Em- are afoot to offer specialist train- Governor Preecha said dur- that may be encountered here. bassy in Bangkok will hold a last-minute consular outreach visit to ing and advice to local authori- ing the meeting that even though Dr Somchai pointed out that Phuket on February 2. ties and officials on the varieties there have been relatively few a sting from a box jellyfish can The following services will be available from 8 am to 12 of jellyfish and how to treat jelly- box jellyfish encounters, it is im- be fatal because it causes the noon on February 2 at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, fish-sting victims. portant to learn more about them victim’s heart to seize up. How- at 333 Patak Road in Karon: Phuket Governor Preecha and other species of jellyfish that ever, he added that performing Ruangjan chaired a meeting with may be found in the region, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 1. Passport renewal applications (US$75.00 or 2,550 baht for adult provincial authorities and staff to reassure tourists that Phuket’s (CPR) on box jellyfish sting vic- passports, and US$85 or 2,890 baht for children’s passports); from the Phuket Marine Biologi- authorities are taking the matter tims was worth trying as it could cal Center (PMBC) at Phuket seriously. help restart the heart and would 2. Notarial services and certified copies, including income affida- Public Health Offices on Janu- “If we learn more about the be more effective than washing vits for retirees (US$30.00 or 1,020 baht); ary 20 to discuss plans for intro- different species of jellyfish, we stings with vinegar. “Numerous ducing first aid stations at will be better equipped to deal jellyfish sting victims have been 3. Limited information about social security, VA and other federal Phuket’s beaches and to an- with them and they will not seem successfully resuscitated in this benefits. nounce an upcoming jellyfish edu- so scary,” Governor Preecha way,” he said. cation seminar. said. Governor Preecha said that Please bring exact change for the required services. Consular Australian jellyfish special- PMBC head Dr Somchai there were no concrete plans yet Reports of Birth cannot be processed during consular outreach ist Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin will be Bussarwit said that there are at for first aid stations at Phuket’s trips, nor can visa pages be added to passports. in Phuket to head the seminar at least 10 species of Irukandjis – beaches but that he was currently However, applications for more visa pages can be accepted, the public health offices on April jellyfish with stings that can be considering how best to introduce but the passports must be picked up the following day in Bangkok 3, which is expected to be at- fatal – known in Australia, so the them in the near future. by the applicant or an authorized representative. Phuket OTOP fair For more information email: [email protected] or call the Jet ski lifesaver training American Citizen Services Unit at: 02-2054049. set for February PHUKET CITY: The 4th Phuket One Tambon One Prod- uct (OTOP) Fair is set to take place at Saphan Hin in Phuket City from February 3 to12 with booths selling a wide range of hand made products and tradi- tional arts and crafts around a main stage area. The announcement was made by Phuket Vice-Governor Smith Palawatwichai, Mr Somsak Songnui, chief of the Phuket Pro- vincial Community Development Office (CDO) and Mrs Supalak Suhiranyawaanich, Phuket OT- OP board member. Patong lifeguards display their beach rescue training certificates. The organizers expect the PHUKET: Phuket Vice Gover- project, which is designed to help fair, which will exhibit OTOP nor Vorapot Rattasima was joined the lifeguard team save lives and products from different regions of by Pol Maj Gen Attagrit is also aimed at reducing the num- Thailand, to draw about 1,000 Tharechat, Commander of the ber of jet ski-related incidents. visitors daily and result in total Tourist Police Division, and Oran In addition to teaching life- sales of 8 million baht. Hangjalaun, Chief Transportation savers correct operating proce- Mr Somsak said that of Officer, at Loma Public Park, dures for the machines, two days the total OTOP budget of 1.5 mil- Patong Beach, to officially launch were dedicated to training those lion baht, 863,000 baht would be jet ski training for Patong’s Beach who rent water craft at Patong spent on organizing the Phuket Rescue Team on January 21. Beach, in a bid to increase safety. OTOP festival and the remain- The dedicated lifesaving The objective of the pro- der on an OTOP “roadshow” machines were donated by gram is to improve safety stan- and a large OTOP fair that will Yamaha and Wachira Marine Co dards for Patong’s many water take place in Ubon Ratchathani Ltd. craft rental outlets and to improve province from February 25 to Vice Governor Vorapot has the water rescue capabilities of April 2. been appointed president of the of lifeguards at Patong Beach. January 31 - February 6, 2009 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Three Chiang Maj Gen Apirak Rai men under voted one of arrest for murder, assault Thailand’s top PHUKET CITY: Police on Janu- ary 28 held a press conference to announce the arrest of three young men charged with the ten cops bludgeoning murder of a teenage boy in tambon Wichit last night. The press conference was conducted by Phuket Provincial Police Commander Apirak Hongtong, Phuket City Police Superintendent Wanchai Ekpo- rnpit and Deputy Superintendent Chaiwat Auykham. They identified the victim as 16-year-old Surapol Boonpa, who died at 3 am on January 28 at Vachira Phuket Hosptial from in- juries sustained in a beating by three men. The suspects, all building workers from Chiang Rai, were man enjoys free dental services at the monthly “Muncipality identified as: Ekachai “Ek” AMeets the People” event, held at Chalermprakiat Park in Khamfu, 21; Kittikun “Keng” Phuket City on January 24. The event, which takes place on the Funkiaw, 22; and Traisit “Boy” last Saturday of every month, is run by Phuket City Municipality Sriyodtanyachai, 30. and features a whole host of free services such as health checks, According to eyewit- family planning, drug advice, Thai massage, a mobile library, nesses, the three men met with fitness testing, free hair cuts, free organic fertilizer, pest control, a group of teenage boys and girls pet vaccination and recycling, to name just a few. The next event at the entrance to Panyamon Soi will take place on February 28. 3, off Pattanatongtin Road in Wichit Village 1, at about 8:30 pm on January 27. A fight inspired by jealousy over one of the girls present re- Pol Maj Gen Apirak Hongtong of the Phuket Provincial Police. sulted in the three men beating the PHUKET CITY: Phuket Provin- cycles like the ones deployed to victim and two of his friends with cial Police Commander Apirak patrol beaches in Karon at the wooden clubs and metal bars. Hongtong has been named as one start of this high season. Mr Surapol and his friend of Thailand’s 10 most outstand- Keeping Phuket safe and Mr Nattawut were sent to ing police officers, National Po- crime-free will ensure that visi- Vachira Phuket, where Mr lice Chief Pol Gen Patcharawat tors come to Phuket in droves, Nattawut is still being treated. Wongsuwan recently announced. spending money that will help the The third victim, 18-year-old The list was drawn up by a national economy, he added. Satit Klinkham, did not require 12-member committee which in- To this effect, he said he hospitalization. cluded members of the judiciary, hopes to reduce crime on the is- All three men confessed to international businessmen and other land to such an extent that he will their involvement in the beating respected figures – but no mem- soon be able to erect a sign de- murder and were sent to Phuket bers of the Royal Thai Police. claring the island a crime-free Provincial Prison pending assault Maj Gen Apirak has been zone. and murder charges. an almost omnipresent figure since taking over as Phuket’s top cop in June last year, holding al- most daily press conferences to announce arrests and constantly encouraging the 1,000 officers under his command to be vigilant in the battle against crime. He was transferred to Phuket following his previous posting as Provincial Police Commander of Ranong, a posi- tion he held when 54 illegal Bur- mese workers suffocated in the back of a cold storage van while being smuggled into Phuket. His resume also in- cludes a stint as Superintendent of Phuket Immigration. In 2004, he took a leave of absence in an unsuccessful bid to win a seat on the Phuket Provin- cial Administration Organization under the banner of the now-de- funct Thai Rak Thai party. After hearing the news, Maj Gen Apirak told reporters that with just 1,000 officers the pro- vincial force needs more high- tech equipment including more closed-circuit television cameras, X-ray machines and electric bi- 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY January 31 - February 6, 2009 Americans on Obama By Dan Waites On January 20, Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the USA. The inauguration of the nation’s first mixed-race president was a historic moment, watched by millions around the globe. For many Americans, Obama’s election represents a turning point for the US – a rejection of George W Bush’s controversial policies and “The Change We Need”. Others are less hopeful, seeing the election of a young and relatively inexperienced politician to the highest office in the land as dangerous in such unsettled times. There is no doubt President Obama faces formidable challenges – global recession, climate change and ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to name just a few. But how do things look from this tropical island, half a world away from the White House and President Obama’s daunting in-tray? The Gazette asked a number of long-time American Phuket residents for their views on the man, the moment and the prospects for his presidency.

Marque Rome, writer ghetto accent and started doing near as I can tell, he has never Barack Obama – maybe I pro bono cases for indigents in worked with anyone in his cabi- should say Elvis Obama – is cer- Chicago, a city in which he has net except David Axelrod, a me- tainly one of the greatest conun- no roots. He was elected presi- dia expert who directed his cam- drums in American politics. Born dent after four years in national paign. in Hawaii to an upper-crust politics – two years of which he I have high hopes for white family, he is black. After spent running for office. Obama, but his life is an entire studying at Hawaii’s most pres- He has wrapped himself in puzzle. tigious private academy, attend- the mantles of hope and change, ing Columbia and becoming yet his voting record on Iraq and Woody Leonhard, IT expert world outside the Lower 48. made it to the White House on a president of the Harvard Law on the Patriot Act, two of the I think it’s wonderful that the US Obama’s inheriting a presidency substantial trade union vote. Dur- Review and a constitutional law- most controversial acts mounted has (finally!) elected an intelligent, that’s more challenging than any ing the campaign, he was on yer – the ticket into the top ech- during the Bush administration, is erudite and capable individual who since, oh, Roosevelt or even many occasions downright pro- elons of power – he adopted a the same as John McCain’s. As has significant exposure to the Hoover. So far, I’m very hopeful. tectionist. In troubled times such But I sure wouldn’t want to be as these and with a democratic walking in his shoes. majority in both chambers of con- Even if the economy falls to gress, it is particularly likely that pieces, and the international po- he will go down the path of pro- litical landscape crumbles, we tectionism, which would be a ter- Americans can take solace in one rible thing for the US and the indisputable fact: it would’ve been world. Free trade is good. worse under Dubya. And then there is the $700 billion bailout and the $825 bil- Richard Watson, financial lion stimulus. The 2009 budget planning consultant deficit is projected to be an ab- President Obama is in a unique solutely breathtaking $1 trillion. position to improve the lives of mil- This is starting to add up to real lions of people in Africa. Already money. And where in the world his popularity in sub-Saharan Af- is this money going to come rica is at an all-time high for any from? The US government must US president; his encouragement go out and borrow every penny of democracy, human rights and (either that or print more sensible economic policies can be money). Put a fork in the US of great benefit. dollar – it’s probably done. The statement by the new And tax cuts? C’mon now administration’s treasury secre- Mr. President – you’re looking at tary, Timothy Geithner, that Presi- being in the hole “a tril” next year. dent Obama believes that China How can you talk about tax cuts? is manipulating its currency, is How can that possibly work? A very negative. America is going to lot of it really doesn’t add up. probably need to issue trillions of dollars in Treasury Bonds to fi- Bill Barnett, property devel- nance all these stimulus packages. opment consultant As China is the biggest buyer of The big day has come and gone US Treasury Bonds, it seems a and in the words of one of the poor start alienating that country. inauguration commentators, now China is also starting to feel the is the time “the rubber hits the cold winds of this global financial road”. For us here in Thailand we crisis. This is a time for co-opera- are living in a parallel world to tion, not confrontation. those in the US, with all eyes turned to Abhisit and his fledging Philip Lawson, IT profes- government. The looming ques- sional tion here and abroad is whether Most of my American friends one man make a difference given think that Obama is some sort of a new era of economic crises, messiah – a real rainmaker with domestic affairs and looming big an ideology not terribly up for de- ticket items like terrorism. De- bate. I just don’t see it. He is mocracy is intended to be for and probably an exceedingly intelligent by the people, not one person. man, but his “solutions” to many While consensus works in theory, US and international problems in actual fact we ride the fortunes are a product of politics and votes of both of these gentlemen for as opposed to pragmatism and re- better or for worse. One thing for ality. sure is its going to be the ride of Take free trade. Obama our lives. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 5 6 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE NATION January 31 - February 6, 2009 Scorpion Queen Beware of MoPH to shuffle staff to impostors in ease worker shortage breaks own record saffron robes BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry plans to move over 16,000 temporarily employed health workers into civil service positions in a bid to resolve the shortage of medical workers, Minister Wittaya BANGKOK: In the face of a Keawparadai has announced. worsening economy, more and The move comes after the Cabinet learned that there are 25,000 more men are using the saffron vacancies available for official government positions. Under the plan, robes worn by monks as a guise Mr Wittaya said PM Abhisit Vejjajiva had assigned him to work with to get money from others. the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) to resolve the “We have found an increas- shortage of medical workers by pushing 16,000 temporarily employed ing number of monk impostors healthcare workers into becoming government officials. since last year, when the Mr Wittaya said he ordered MoPH permanent secretary Dr Prat economy started to turn sour,” Boonyawongevirot to consult with the OCSC on placing the largest said Phra Rattana-methee, who group of temporary employees in the public health ministry – 7,000 heads the Buddhist clergy’s pa- nurses – into civil service positions. He has also set up a task force to trol and monitoring division in find out how to increase fixed allowances for all health workers within Bangkok. the ministry. Previously, the government approved the fixed allowance The latest case of a monk for rural doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses only, which led to ill- PATTAYA: Thailand’s Scorpion Queen, Kanchana Ketkaew, set impostor was found behind the feeling among other healthcare workers. To reduce tension, the MoPH a world record by spending 33 days and nights covered with Samiannaree Temple in Don will hold discussions with 13 ministry health professionals over increasing 5,000 scorpions, it was announced on January 24. Mueang district, he confirmed. fixed allowances for all healthcare professionals. Ms Kanchana, whose latest stunt at Ripley’s Believe It Or “He pleaded guilty,” Mr Community Nurses Club chairperson Janyawat Tabchan said Not Museum in Pattaya, made it into the Guinness Book of Phra said. “He said that by act- the ministry should put over 7,000 temporary nurses into an official World Records, had previously set a record for having a scor- ing like a monk he could get free government position as a first priority, then increase fixed allowances pion in her mouth for two minutes and three seconds. food from religious people and for community nurses, to maintain community nursing with the health Ms Kanchana told a press conference at the museum that share it with his daughter. And in ministry in the long term. “The minister promised to work on these she was very happy with her latest record. She revealed that the evening, he could still live a issues for a month but we think that the process was slow. We want she had been stung 13 times during her time in the glass room. normal life.” The impostor was him to know we are watching and waiting,” she said. Living with scorpions for 10 years had enabled her body to tol- reported to the police. erate the venom, she explained. She vowed to reclaim her record Mr Phra said impostors if any person surpassed her feat of staying with scorpions or generally do not fear legal action holding a venomous scorpion in the mouth. She also expressed because their offense carries a Consumer body backs hope that her record would promote Thailand to the world and light punishment. boost tourism, while urging the public not to follow her example “Some impostors say they in attempting such stunts as they could be fatal. welcome the arrests because efforts to pass new law Museum manager Somporn Nakseutrong said that they always get free clothes from BANGKOK: The Dangerous pharmaceutical products and Kanchana’s current record was a huge improvement over her police as a replacement for the Products Bill should be medical equipment as unsafe previous one, when she lived with 3,000 scorpions for 32 days. saffron robes that must be re- amended, in terms of responsi- products, as patients would be at moved,” the senior monk said. bility for damages, as it threat- risk from side-effects. ens healthcare services and Drug makers, importers, medical workers across the hospitals, clinics, medical work- FDA warns of lead poisoning from lip gel country, the Medical Council ers such as doctors and nurses said on January 21. who prepare and prescribe drugs; BANGKOK: The Food and The latest fashion trend than regular lipstick, which is usu- Dr Itthaporn Kana- pharmacists, drug stores, dentists Drug Administration (FDA) has among teenage girls is to spread ally put on only the lips. The tint chareon, the council’s Assistant who fit artificial teeth and tradi- warned against the dangers of us- colored gel on their lips and is applied to the inside of the lips, Secretary General, said that the tional Thai medicine practitioners ing a popular “Tint” colored make- cheeks to make them look bright causing the poison to be quickly law will hurt consumers as might also have to take responsi- up gel as it is contaminated with pink and orange. The cheap tints absorbed into the body. medical workers will be afraid bility for unsafe products, Dr lead and could lead to severe are mostly found in local markets The FDA has randomly col- to prescribe drugs for patients. Itthaporn said. health complications. and department stores. lected 693 samples of lipstick sold “The government should “We want the government “We found that over 100 “It makes them feel that in border markets across the hold a public hearing before to urgently find a resolution as the people who used this tint required they have healthy lips and country during the past three pressing ahead to impose the law will be implemented next hospital treatment last year,” said cheeks,” Dr Pipat said. years and found that 164 of them law,” he said. month. This move is not only to the FDA chief Dr Pipat Yingseri. Tint is applied differently contained banned cosmetic col- The junta-installed gov- prevent possible adverse impacts oring. Laboratory tests showed ernment drafted the law aimed on medical workers from law en- that the tainted substances in Tint at protecting people from un- forcement but also to protect the could cause cancer in animals. safe goods and helping them interests of consumers,” he said. “Make sure that they’re sue the manufacturers for com- safe for your health and don’t buy pensation. It is to be enforced Sourced from The Nation, them if they don’t have any la- next month. Daily Xpress and Kom Chad bel,” Dr Pipat added. The law includes drugs, Luek newspapers. January 31 - February 6, 2009 AROUND THE SOUTH PHUKET GAZETTE 7 PULO welcomes government policy for deep South PATANI: A long-standing Malay- Mr Kasturi did not go into Muslim separatist group said that details as to which organizations it welcomes the new government’s are included in the Patani Malay policy for the Muslim-majority Movement, but described the south, saying it “represents a genu- movement as “a new front still in ine step towards reform and change the process of forming”. in the region,” on January 24. Sources familiar with the In a statement sent to The separatist leaders in exile said the Nation newspaper, Kasturi coalition will consist of long-stand- Mahkota, foreign affairs chief of ing separatists groups who have the Patani United Liberation been holding secret dialogues with Organisation (PULO), said the Thai officials and mediators over policy could lay the foundations for the past three years. a political settlement of the conflict. Other observers familiar Thai-Muslims burn the US national flag during a protest outside central mosque in Pattani on January Moreover, according to the state- with the separatist movements 20. Hundreds of Thai-Muslims have held demonstrations against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. ment, representatives of the Patani said they were not optimistic with Malay Movement, a loose coalition the idea of a new front being Arrests made in pangolin trader killing of separatist leaders, have agreed formed. to form a special body to engage in Commentators said that SURAT THANI: Region 8 Po- old Surasak “Boy” Suthin. Surasak killed Mr Wiphat after dialogue with Thai government rep- many of these groups had tried lice arrested two youths for the The arrests stemmed from the luring him to the spot by claiming resentatives. for two decades to come together murder of a pangolin trader who killing of 38-year-old Wiphat they had a pangolin to sell.When “It is our hope that after long under the banner Bersatu, but was shot dead in Kanchanadit dis- Sutham, who was killed on De- Mr Wiphat arrived, Surasak beat years of struggle, which has cost failed to make much headway as trict in December. cember 17. Mr Wiphat’s killers him with a length of wood. When the lives of many innocent people member organisations were re- The arrests of Praphan burned his body and stole his Mr Wiphat fought back, Surasak in the region, that at long last luctant to make serious conces- “Pad” Thitchalad, 21, and money and mobile phone. Mr shot him dead, Praphan said. there can be a sustained process sions for the sake of unity. Thirawuth “Por” Seera, 18, were Wiphat worked trading pangolins, The three then dragged Mr of dialogue based on principles of Many also doubt the level announced by Region 8 Deputy an arboreal, insect-eating mammal Wiphat’s body into the woods and democracy, openness and sincer- of influence older leaders have on Commissioner Lt Gen Bunsong also known as the “scaly anteater”. set it on fire to try and destroy ity,” the statement read. the new generation of insurgents. Phanitatara at Region 8 Police Pangolins are highly sought after in the evidence, police quoted Headquarters in Surat Thani on China for the alleged medical at- Praphan as saying. Thirawuth, January 24. Police are still hunt- tributes of their meat. Praphan ad- however, denies any involvement Museum plan given green light ing for a third suspect, 21-year- mitted that he, Thirawuth and in the crime, police said. KRABI: Krabi Provincial Admin- The plan to convert the Luang istration Organization (KPAO) Lanta into a floating museum has approved a budget of more was first announced in 2007 while Protected species saved from the pot than 38 million baht to convert a the ship was still in service. TRANG: Police arrested two Crested Serpent-Eagles as well as turtles from traders in Nakhon Sri retired battleship into a floating At the time, it was reported women for selling protected ani- five Snail-eating Turtles and 10 tor- Thammarat for between 70 and 100 naval museum. The 90-meter that the KPAO was to finance the mals at a fresh market in Trang toises of an undetermined species. baht each, and that she sold them Luang Lanta battleship, which project by commissioning a on January 20. Wipha Nakrach, The pair have been charged at her stall for between 300 and was retired from service at the Jatukham Ramathep edition to sell 39, and Praphai Lakphetch, 51, with possession of protected ani- 500 baht, police said. Most people end of 2007, will be moored at to the public, though that plan were arrested at their stall at Trang mals without a license under the who bought the reptiles would re- the mouth of the Krabi River. The seems to have been abandoned Town Municipal Market. Police 1992 Wild Animals Protection Act. lease them, though some were 38-million-baht budget for the since the amulet bubble burst. The seized the carcasses of 12 White- Mrs Wipha confessed that probably destined for the cooking project was passed by a meeting of expected completion date of the breasted Waterhens and two she had bought the tortoises and pot, police quoted her as saying. the KPAO council on January 21. project was not announced. Bridge builders shot by suspected militants Body found on the tracks YALA: Four bridge-builders, in- ings as evidence. One of the vic- where some 10 people were NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: Mr Ahnon was found by a cluding the contractor and fore- tims was project contractor Jatupol working. The suspected militants A badly injured man was found ly- rubber tapper and taken to Ron man, were shot dead by suspected Ratt-anasit, who had come with a shot the four men at close range ing on a railway track in Ron Phibun Phibun Hospital, but doctors were Muslim militants in Bannang Sata foreman and driver to inspect before fleeing the scene with district in the early hours of Janu- unable to save him. district on January 24. Police progress. three guns belonging to the vic- ary 22. The man, identified by po- Police believe Mr Ahnon is rushed to the site and found the The police investigation tims. A day earlier, three people lice as 20-year-old Ahnon Tola likely to have fallen from a train four bodies with bullet wounds found that a group of four young were killed in Yala in separate in- from Narathiwat’s Yi Ngor district, and are now trying to establish under the bridge. They retrieved men on two motorcycles had ap- cidents believed to be connected later died in hospital. which train he was travelling on. spent .357 and 9mm bullet cas- proached the victims at the site to the insurgency. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND January 31 - February 6, 2009 Kathu Mining Museum By Tipwarintron Tanaakarachod

The entrance to the museum displays the sino-Portuguese architecture and its stucco design windows. Phuket: the so called Pearl of the ing Museum was first conceived tracks originally used for ore Andaman is rightly lauded as a by the mayor of Kathu, Prasert transportation, images of mining travelers’ paradise, with its clear Khoakitpaisan, who first mooted cliffs and abandoned mines, in- blue sea, white sandy beaches the idea for a museum to com- cluding the old Queen mine. The and breathtaking countryside. memorate the community’s proud second section is comprised of Less well known, perhaps, is the tin mining heritage back in 1999. indoor displays, tracing the history island’s rich tradition in local art, It wasn’t until 2006, however, that of the tin mining process and culture and community history, Mr Prasert’s dream gained trac- chronicling the lives of the min- immigrants, arriving on Phuket, the household against the back- particularly concerning tales of tion, finally becoming a reality ing community of the time. from across the sea, in search of drop of an old shopfront. the mining industry. The fascinat- with its completion in 2008. The first hallway of the their fortune. Other important artifacts ing history of Kathu’s mining in- The museum building was museum is where the historical Moving on to the next room, from the period include photos, dustry, one which has survived designed by local architect journey begins. The Pothongbus visitors are transported back to letters and a host of documents generations, remains one of Punjaphat Churaj in a Sino-Por- Arcade displays a mine-owners an age when tin mining flourished related to the mining process, Phuket’s most enduring legacies. tuguese style, with a large court- treasure chest, including many on the island and the Chinese way such as maps, drawings, an old The Kathu Mining Museum yard located in the middle of the valuable possessions, namely Ba- of life, introduced by the immi- mining concession and a license in Kathu district 5 is built on the structure. The museum’s win- yae rings, hair pins, precious grants from across the sea, in- issued for the prospecting of min- site of an old tin mine called dows feature a stucco design and stones and jewelery. fused the Phuket culture. Bang erals. Torsung, located on Phanturat hill. old style window arches. The “Mineral of life” room Niao Nai Thu market, old style “The kingdom of knowl- Looking north from the museum The Kathu Mining Museum demonstrates the various types of Chinese coffee shops, Chinese edge” is a mining library that you can also see the Get-Ni hills, is divided into two main sections. tin mine that operated on the is- opera , opium dens and Chinese houses documents concerned while the lush fairways of Loch The first section features an out- land, while “The Creation of Al- pharmacies dispensing traditional with the mining business, and oth- Palm Golf Club extend to the east. door display exhibiting a range of chemy” details the the workings Chinese herbal remedies were ers that shed light on the local The idea for the Kathu Min- artifacts including a set of old rail- of a smeltery and displays some just some of the many examples culture and way of life of the of the many products made from of Chinese influence on the local people at the time. tin ore. Visitors are invited to try way of life. Mining library services are their hand at manufacturing their A fascinating insight into the also available online through a own products out of tin ore. customs of the Ba-Ba civilization virtual “E-Museum”, which pro- The room named “The jour- is provided in a room containing vides an information resource for ney of Chinese merchants” a statue of a wedding couple, students, researchers, travelers chronicles the history of Chinese photographed with the head of and local people. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 10 PHUKET GAZETTE GOOD LIVING January 31 - February 6, 2009 La vie en Rosé By Dan Ogunshakin of utter decadence, negotiating an accompany the food. array of food seemingly capable The moment had arrived. efore arriving in of appeasing even the most insa- Heading outside, the sight that Phuket, I thought I had tiable appetite. Given their virtual greeted my eyes had me salivat- a pretty good idea of tour of every dish, I had the feel- ing like a pack of Pavlovian dogs. B what brunch was all ing that I had gorged at Indigo All the superlatives in my lexicon about. It was a filler in that rav- Pearl’s ‘tables of plenty’ and was would fail to adequately describe enous window between break- bracing myself for disappoint- what I beheld. Fresh seafood, tan- fast and lunch; what friends did ment. talizing hors d’oeurves, a when they could meet for neither. Surely it couldn’t be as good Tandoori curry station, Thai din- It was not quite breakfast; not as everybody said...could it? ing, BBQ area, mouth-watering quite lunch but you got fed. Arriving at the brunch, a meat roasting on a spit, fresh sal- Phuketians, on the other tinge of apprehension mingled ads and vegetables, cold cuts and hand, have an entirely different with a sense of childlike excite- cheeses and a seemingly endless Just some of the smorgasbord of delights on offer at the Indigo concept of brunch, and one that, ment. selection of sweets and desserts. Pearl En Rosé brunch. PHOTOS: Sharon Ryan. after a recent sampling, draws Set inside and out, the En Feeling like the proverbial as varied as they were delicious, Mauritius, Chef Pravesh has re- me to the inevitable conclusion Rosé brunch offers diners the op- “kid in a candy store”, I skipped preparing the palate to feast on sided at Indigo Pearl for the past that their way is far superior to portunity to sit surrounded by up to the seafood station and se- the fabulous Tandoori chicken two years, helping to fashion the mine. tropical flora or within the cool lected fresh oysters, mussels and and duck, which came with fluffy concept of brunch into an art Indigo Pearl, located in Nai confines of the air conditioned smoked salmon, accompanied by naan bread and mango chutney. form. Yang, is an iconically designed re- dining room, designed after In- a delicious spicy chilli dressing. Time acts strangely when Trained in the country of his sort, drawing inspiration from digo Pearl’s inimitable fashion . Sipping on my Spanish rosé, enjoying a brunch that spans four birth, Appadoo graced the hotel Phuket’s tin mining past and com- Bracing myself for the epi- I reasoned that the only way to hours. At the beginning, it seems kitchens of France, the Seychelles bining it with a chic contempo- curean onslaught, I took a mo- appease the gluttonous monster almost to stand still. Having and Dubai before arriving in Thai- rary design to create an elegant ment to peruse the wine menu, within was to sample everything sampled a smorgasbord of as- land. A keen traveler, he has used setting, ideal for a soothing va- choosing a sparkling rosé to ac- and resist becoming fixated on a sorted dishes and several glasses his wanderlust to hone his skills cation or, as on this occasion, a company my first selection. The single station – notwithstanding of wine, a cursory glance at the in the kitchen, “I like to study dif- memorable brunch. En Rosé brunch was, as the the fact that the seafood in par- watch revealed that only an hour ferent cultures and different Each Sunday, Indigo Pearl name suggests, complemented ticular was quite spectacular. It and a half had gone by. Taking cooking techniques. It’s really hosts the brunch “En Rosé”. by a selection of free flowing required more than a modicum of but the briefest of moments to interesting to have a fusion of Friends in-the-know had assured rosé wines; one Spanish, one control, believe you me. digest, over a nice glass of Chil- styles from different parts of the me that this particular brunch Argentinean, one French and one Everything tasted as divine ean red, it was suddenly pointed world,” he said. was unlike any eating experience sparkling. Alternatively, a red and and as fresh as you could imag- out that a further hour had inex- Indigo Pearl’s idiosyncratic they had ever known: four hours white option can be chosen to ine. The hors d’oeurves were plicably ticked by. design also exerts an influence The barbecue and spit- over the presentation of the roasted meat section was a high- brunch, “We always try to design light. Tender steaks, juicy lamb the buffet with the concept of the chops and melt-in-the-mouth resort in mind. Our grill is a prime pork, courtesy of a couple of example, it reflects the hotel’s suckling pigs, roasted aromati- design,” explained Chef Pravesh. cally over a spit and cooked to For Appadoo, the key to the perfection, were the perfect way perfect brunch is variety, “We to satisfy any carnivore’s always try to make it different cravings. every week, but there are cer- With just an hour to go, time tain things you have to include. accelerates. The next 30 minutes You need a good roast, for in- heralds the opportunity to indulge stance, as well as nice oysters in some exquisite cheeses, as you and fresh seafood. sip your remaining wine, which “We launch new concepts continues to flow, but not nearly fairly regularly, offering different so freely after 3pm. menus and different wines. This The final 30 minutes incites allows us to keep the brunch fresh a blind panic as you know time is and develop new ideas,” he added. fast running out and soon all this My only gripe was that the fabulous food will be beyond wine was curtailed an hour before reach. The desire to attack the the buffet ended and the final 60 desserts with the fury of a minutes suffers somewhat with- velociraptor takes hold. Having out the combination of the two. feasted without respite for three When paying 1,755 baht nett, it and a half hours, nobody needs ought to be served up until the end. dessert, and yet, like everything With a heavy heart – and a else, they are just too delicious rather heavier stomach, it was to refuse. As four o’clock came time to roll back home. My and went, I was left feeling like friends were indeed wrong. It a cow fattened for slaughter, wasn’t as good as they said; it more than a little merry and de- was better. Believe me when I lirious with delight. tell you that Indigo Pearl is the The architect of this pan- jewel of the Andaman. Oh, I theon of pleasure is Indigo know what you’re thinking; Pearl’s Executive Sous Chef you’re thinking, “It can’t be that Appadoo Pravesh. Born in good...can it?” January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 11 12 PHUKET GAZETTE PEOPLE January 31 - February 6, 2009 HIV positive and on a mission for the truth By James Goyder in Thailand where there are prac- tically no HIV positive people angkok-based enter- who are “out” about their status tainment writer and at a public level.” actor Nicholas Snow According to Nicholas it is tested positive for HIV crucial that people who might be B at risk get HIV tested because, in early 2008. Since then he has taken it upon himself to become “unfortunately the majority of an ambassador for HIV/AIDS people with HIV first learn they awareness and has launched have HIV because they become www.actionequalslife.com, a so- ill with an opportunistic infection cial networking website created and seek medical treatment as a to promote the issue. result.” Nicholas recently spent HIV is primarily transmitted three weeks in Phuket filming through unprotected sexual inter- The Marine 2, playing an ambas- course, contaminated needles or sador taken hostage by terrorists from a mother to her baby, either at a resort in a fictitious Asian through birth or breastfeeding. country. HIV normally leads to ac- In his spare time he visited quired immunodeficiency syndrome several of the island’s nightclubs (AIDS), a condition in which the wearing a T-shirt emblazoned immune system begins to fail after with the message, “You now being compromised by HIV, lead- know you know someone who is ing to life-threatening opportunistic HIV positive. The absolute lat- infections. However, treatment with “Why and how did I become HIV positive in the third decade of an epidemic in which we all have the est fashion is to know your HIV knowledge with which to protect ourselves? The bottom line is, I didn’t use a condom, but it could status. Get Tested. LIVE antiretroviral drugs dramatically happen to anyone in a moment of passion.” LONGER.” increases the life expectancy of According to Nicholas, “In people infected with HIV and can your behavior accordingly to en- “Why and how did I become Nicholas clearly has no regrets Phuket, I wore the T-shirt on my even prevent the transition into sure that you do not risk passing HIV positive in the third decade over his decision to go public with days off everywhere, to Jung- AIDS. Even after HIV has pro- the virus onto others. of an epidemic in which we all his positive status. “Since early ceylon, to the gay clubs in the gressed to diagnosable AIDS, the The World Health Organi- have the knowledge with which October, I have reached tens of Paradise complex, to the movie average survival time with zation (WHO) estimates that to protect ourselves? The bottom thousands of people with my set before changing into my antiretroviral therapy is estimated AIDS has killed more than 25 line is I didn’t use a condom, but messages (of HIV awareness). wardrobe; basically every- to be more than five years. With- million people since it was first it could happen to anyone in a mo- I would like to encourage in- where.” out antiretroviral therapy, death identified on December 1, 1981. ment of passion.” creased vigilance over safer sex Nicholas is making such a normally occurs within a year. It is estimated that about 0.6% Over a year has passed practices for anyone, negative or dramatic public statement be- According to Nicholas, “If of the world’s population and since, as a new year’s resolution, positive. I want to continue to cause he feels there is a lack of someone learns they are HIV 1.4% of the population of Thai- Nicholas sought out an anony- bring attention to this issue for the openly HIV positive people in positive as the result of voluntary land is infected with the virus, mous, free HIV test at the Silom rest of what I hope will be a very Asia. He feels it is important that testing early after exposure, then with 80% of new infections in the Community Clinic in Bangkok. long life.” people are aware that they know they can monitor their CD4 or T- country occurring through het- In that time he has become HIV testing is available people who have the virus. cell count (the cells which the vi- erosexual sex. one of the most visibly open HIV from most hospitals and some Nicholas’s message is par- rus attacks) with their doctor and Nicholas first became in- positive people in Asia and has doctors’ surgeries in Phuket. A ticularly pertinent in Phuket, take medicine when appropriate. fected with the virus through an written about this journey in a test normally costs around 500 which has the second-highest This medicine can keep the posi- unsafe sexual encounter with an- book that he is gradually publish- baht, with some hospitals offer- HIV infection rate in all of Thai- tive person healthy for as long as other man in Bangkok in late ing on-line at www.Act- ing instant results. 2007. By his own admission, had ionEqualsLife.com, entitled Life land. He says, “I wear the T-shirt possible, and there are people who The Marine 2 will be re- he known then that, of men who Positive: “A Journey From The to challenge the attitudes of oth- are living decades with HIV. I am leased on DVD worldwide ers about themselves, their sex told that a normal lifespan is pos- have sex with men in Bangkok, Center of my Heart”. approximately one in three is HIV While he may regret some later this year. For further lives, and about people living with sible.” information, please visit positive, he would probably not of the decisions which led him to HIV/AIDS, and to give at least Being aware of your HIV www.actionequalslife.com. one face, name and story to HIV status also means you can modify have taken that risk. become infected with the HIV, January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS January 31 - February 6, 2009

BEST TABLE MANNERS: Associates and students from the Prince of Songkla University’s GETTING VOCAL: Students of the British International School’s art program received Phuket Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism hosted a dinner for Her Royal Highness some pro pointers from renowned British vocal coach Joshua Alamu on January 22. Princess Sirinthorn at the PSU International Convention Center in Hat Yai on January Joshua has worked on several major television projects including the BBC celebrity 5. Her Royal Highness visited the campus as part of an inspection tour. duet series ‘Just The Two of Us’ and T4’s reality show Musicool. He has also worked with Brit pop artists Daniel Bedingfield, All Saints and Take That.

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Gazette’s sponsorship of computer MEAL MONEY: About 600 Thai youngsters are to receive professional English- guru Woody Leonhard’s “PC Group Therapy” computer clinics, the guru himself showed language education with 300,000 baht raised through a 10,000-baht-per-head charity up at the newspaper’s offices with a giant cake from... well, Khun Woody’s Bakery. dinner prepared by leading French chef Jerome Nutile (right) of the Michelin-star Seen here with him are (from left): the Gazette’s Managing Editor Nick Davies; General restaurant Le Castellas en Provence. Also pictured are (from left): Luc Baudet, wine Manager Niladaa (‘Jib’) Mastanawattanakul; and Managing Director Oranee (‘Ann’) maker from the Mas Neuf Vineyard in France, sponsor of the wines that evening; Hildebrand. Khun Woody’s regular Sunday morning PC therapy sessions, held at his Alfredo Fernandino, General Manager of Hung Fat’s; Peter Hamilton, Board Member Sandwich Shoppes around the island, have grown from a handful of die-hard geeks to of the ‘Phuket Has Been Good to Us’ foundation and Director of The Yamu, which standing-room-only groups of local computer users at all levels. underwrote the evening; and Chairat Sukaban, Deputy Mayor of Patong.

GOLDEN GUESTS: Special guests from the Netherlands Mr and Mrs Gijsbert van Manen (seated) were recently treated to a surprise dinner at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia HAPPY DAYS: Mike Turner (back), owner of Mike’s Bar in Phuket Town, his wife Resort & Spa in celebration of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Nipa (left), and staff (left to right) Joy, Nicky and Mel recently celebrated the restaurant van Manen have been visiting the resort regularly for 20 years. The couple also received and bar’s 10th anniversary. The venue serves traditional pub snacks and dishes and a three-day, two-night complimentary stay at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur as a wedding was renovated three years ago. anniversary gift. January 31 - February 6, 2009 INSPIRATIONS PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Rendez Vous Year of Ox heralds year with Botanica of honest endeavor By Bruce Stanley

ers themselves. year to come. Other traditions In a bid to sate the include visiting senior members of Nian’s hunger, villagers the family as a sign of respect, would place food outside the preparation of traditional foods their door at the begin- and married couples or elderly ning of each year, hop- relatives presenting money in red ing that if it ate the food envelopes to younger family it wouldn’t eat them. members. One time villagers 2009 is the year of the Ox, noticed the Nian was the second sign of the Chinese scared away by a small zodiac. The Ox symbolizes good child dressed in red. fortune achieved through hard From then on, residents work and determination. It is a hung red lanterns outside powerful sign and those born un- their doors for protec- der its influence are considered tion. born leaders, highly dependable The Nian never with the ability to achieve great anuary 26 marked the first returned to the village and from things – but also stubborn and in- day of the first month in the that point onwards red became dividualistic. Chinese Lunar calender, the a lucky color in China. The new The year 2009 is also an Year of the Ox. year period extends for fifteen “earth year” which has a tumul- J days, during which a number of Chinese New Year is cel- tuous relationship with Ox’s ele- ebrated with gusto by Phuket’s traditions are observed by the ment of water, yet this is not a hen Barbara Stobel that characterized her art from ethnic Chinese community and by Chinese in homage to their an- negative combination by any was a young girl liv- childhood has matured into dis- the many Chinese tourists who cestors. means. The main characteristic ing outside Hanover tinctive, individual paintings and travel here for the holiday. In the days leading up to of the combination is durability, in Germany, her mixed media constructions that Legend has it that Chinese the holiday, Chinese families give suggesting a pragmatic environ- W New Year began with a fight their homes a thorough cleaning, creative impulses pushed her to are unique, show versatility and ment for the year ahead. redesign the world around her, to defy classification. She is fasci- against a mythical beast called the symbolic of washing away the Given the state of the glo- the frequent exasperation of her nated with the female form and Nian (year) who would eat live- bad luck from the past year and bal economy, this may be what is parents. She would paint designs creates womanly images from stock, crops and even the villag- preparing for good luck in the required in 2009. on the wallpaper, cut patterns acrylic, oils and even objects she with scissors in the curtains and finds. Her work is full of surprise. rearrange the plants in the gar- Botanica has a playful sense with den. Upon finishing school, she materials that results in art that discovered that silk would be the is beautiful and decorative. medium for her art. For the next Though she has been classically ten years, she painted on silk, cre- trained and can recreate paint- ating everything from clothes to ings from the Old Masters, she wall hangings. She sold her cre- seems more interested in work- ations at weekend art markets ing with her own ideas and using while working professionally as materials that capture her imagi- a nurse and a trained podiatrist. nation. By 1997, she had met and Her show at the Rendez married her husband, George. Vous Gallery, near the intersec- Together they resolved to begin tion of Yaowarat and Thalang a new life; a life in a place full of Roads in Phuket Town, is filled sunshine, away from the dark with work that incorporates metal winters of northern Europe. They pipes, beading, oils and construc- settled upon Dubai. Barbara was tions that will leave the viewer soon accepted into a Master both intrigued and surprised. Class at the International Art “I am a very peaceful, pri- Center where she completed a vate person,” said Botanica. “I two-year training program, work- seldom leave my studio. I often ing primarily with oils. She then work on five paintings at a time, began showing her work in group each with a different use of ma- exhibitions and selling her cre- terials and intent. Lately, I have ations on the Internet. been creating more abstract She adopted an artist’s paintings using Asian images with name, “Botanica”, and by 2001, gold leaf,” she added. she and George had discovered This is Botanica’s first gal- Phuket. They decided to buy land lery show on Phuket as she has in Rawai and build a home and a a devoted following of collectors studio. who buy her work from her Botanica has spent the past Internet site, www.botanica- four years in her Rawai studio art.com painting and working with mixed Her work is available for media. The same instinct to im- viewing and purchase at Rendez provise with original materials Vous Gallery until February 13. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE January 31 - February 6, 2009 Thaitanium steels the show By Damir Khamzin metropolitan New York City, be- nated for the “Favorite Artist lieves that many American Thais Thailand” award. hailand’s leading hip-hop are out of touch with their roots, When asked about their fa- artists, Thaitanium, were and part of his goal is to appeal vorite artists, Thaitanium were in Phuket on January to them. “We lived for a long time quick to reply. “Tupac would have 19 to give a select audi- in the States, and met a lot of to be one of the main ones. Dr Dre, T Thais who inspired us to connect Biggie; all those guys were a great ence at Phukana Bar in Phuket City a real taste of the Thai hip- more with our roots. When we inspiration. Their music really hop scene. came back to Thailand we tried pushed us to where we are today,” Rappers Prinya “Way” to mix it up a bit in the music in- said Way. He was quick to thank Intachai, Khanngoen “Kan” dustry. We thought that we could his idols. “All of the artists from Nuanual, and Nay Myo “Day” bring the New York style to en- America have really inspired us to Thant put on a memorable show ergize the scene here, and we get this far. We learned a lot from and soon had three hundred ador- think it’s working,” said Way. them, and now we are trying hard ing fans screaming their names. Way came from New York to bring that kind of style to Thai- The group certainly knows how looking to boost the hip-hop scene land, and so far so good.” HANGING WITH FANS: Singing in both Thai and English, Thaitanium to inspire a crowd. in Thailand, and that’s when he Apart from performing and appeal to a broad audience. Far left, Khanngoen “Kan” Nuanual; Rap and hip-hop were not met the other two members. Kan making their own albums, second left, Nay Myo “Day” Thant; far right, Prinya “Way” Intachai. very prominent in the Thai music and Day started out as a DJ/MC Thaitanium have started their own scene until the emergence of duo in San Francisco’s under- record company, Thaitanium Inc, They believe the state of the Having toured in North Thaitanium. What they brought ground house-party scene. and are looking for fresh faces to industry is not up to scratch com- America, Australia and all around was a mix of culturally inspired Natives of Bangkok, they add to the growing Thai hip-hop pared to the rest of the world, and Asia, the group has performed in lyrics that speak of issues rel- had emigrated from Thailand in community. say they are trying to fix it, mak- front of many crowds in many evant to young Thais, combined pursuit of an education and to Among such artists are the ing the Thai music scene prom- different scenes. with a Western style and rhythm. kick-start their music careers. up-and-coming Phuket-native inant on an international level. “I definitely enjoy being in Singing in both Thai and English, Following their return, South Side Crew. “You know, it’s Along with recording al- the States, and performing in Thaitanium appeal to a broad au- Thaitanium got together in not just about us. We are quite bums, introducing new artists, and Australia is always fun, but I think dience, not only in Thailand, but Bangkok in 2000 and relocated successful, but we want to share promoting hip-hop in Thailand, I like Thailand the best. It’s great also throughout Asia and the to New York City to produce it with everyone else, you know? they also have other interests. when you go on stage in Bangkok young English-speaking Thai records. “We really thought we That’s why we opened up our own Kan started his own clothing line or Phuket, cause you feel more communities in Europe, North made the right choice going to label, Thaitanium Inc, and are try- called 9face, and Way is pursu- connected to the people,” said America, and Australia. Thai be- America. We met a lot of musi- ing to give other young Thai musi- ing an acting career. Way. liefs and cultural nuances are cians there and learned a lot about cians a start,” said Kan. Having worked their way to When asked what they woven together with New York the industry,” said Kan. One of the group’s main ob- the top, Thaitanium have become think about the island, Thaitanium street-style lyrics, making them a Since then the band have jectives was to add flavor to the an inspiration to many young have only good things to say. huge hit around the world. become a huge success. They Thai music industry. Thais around the world, and they “Paradise that’s just an hour from Blending the sounds of two have opened for the likes of 50 Having worked with Ameri- show no signs of stopping. Bangkok,” was Way’s verdict. very different worlds is no easy Cent and Fort Minor and have can companies in New York and They are currently working The group’s three members feat. Thaitanium have been suc- played at the MTV Asia Awards, LA, Thaitanium are now trying to hard on their new album, saying say they can’t wait for the next cessful because they are unique. where they performed with establish Western-style habits that it is sure to set a good ex- time they can come to unwind Prinya “Way” Intachai, born in Simon Webbe, and were nomi- within the Thai music scene. ample for the community. here after some hectic touring. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE January 31 - February 6, 2009

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This series is Director, Sterling Assets): Expat the Buddha delivered his Funda- imbued with the touch of a Financial Planning - The Profes- mental Teachings - just months woman’s story that subtly con- sional Option. before his death. – Alex Traub (Castlestone Man- agement): The Real Commodity February 10-16. Mom Tri’s Story. Boathouse presents photo- – Steve Noon (Standard Bank, graphs by Stephen Tothill. Isle of Man): Safe Banking in Stunning “Phuket Dreamscapes” 20 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY January 31 - February 6, 2009 Managing change

MONEY with managed futures and expecting it to perform by TALKS virtue of time alone. By Richard G. Watson If this “buy and hold” strat- egy is employed with a unit trust/ here were very few mutual fund or local bank, for people who foresaw just example, it can result in a large how bad a year 2008 loss on the investment. ‘It is our T was going to be. And policy to remain fully invested at how many people could have pre- all times’, might be the explana- dicted that by January 19, 2009, tion, but this is like saying, ‘we saw the UK government would have a train moving towards us but announced a second bank bailout were too stupid to move off the and that prime minister Gordon track’. Brown would have publicly said An advanced alternative to he was “angry” with the Royal this (used by equity managers) is, Bank of Scotland. ‘We reversed 30% into cash. This The only constant in our is our maximum. After all, the cli- world is change; therefore it ent is paying us to manage a port- makes sense that when investing folio; the client can move com- we employ an investment vehicle pletely into cash on their own’. that is itself constantly changing. Where has money actually ‘Managed futures’ are such a ve- been made in significant amounts ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND: How many people could have predicted that by January 19, 2009, the hicle. in recent years? Three such ex- UK government would have announced a second bank bailout and that prime minister, Gordon Brown, A very interesting book was amples come from the investment would have publicly said he was “angry” with the Royal Bank of Scotland? published some thirty years ago: house, AMT Futures. Some of AMT Futures, via its investment that simple question, tens of bil- perceived that the economic cir- Future Shock the following in- division, manages the different lions of dollars would have been cumstances prevailing require the by Alvin formation has funds. saved. use of a fund with a different bias. Toffler. The Richard G Watson runs been published The following details are of The answer, in retrospect, The funds currently held by CFL book was Global Portfolios Co Ltd, a in Money Talks interest in light of several scan- was that Madoff used an account- are the following: about change Phuket-based personal fi- before, but the dals, e.g. Madoff. AMT have as ing firm that only employed three QUANTAM (high-frequency and its com- nancial-planning service important point administrators Custom House people – totally inadequate and trading): 24% plexities, and it and has over 25 years ex- is that these ex- Group, Dublin, a major firm that an obvious indicator that some- made the claim perience in this field. He amples have administers funds for many thing was wrong. WINTON (diversified/system- that change can be reached at Tel: seen many groups. The custodian bank is the In the offshore world, atic/trend follower): 21% would become 076-381997, Mobile: 081- changes since, Northern Trust Company, Chi- there’s another question that ALTIS (long-term trend follower, ever more 0814611. Email: imm@ but keep making cago. This bank is not that well should always be asked. Is the commodities bias): 20% complex and loxinfo.co.th Website: money. known as it specializes in custo- investment house accepted by the QIM (systematic short-term rapid. Change, www.global-portfolios.com The cor- dian work (and therefore does not offshore insurers? 1200 pattern, recognition models, eventually, is porate structure have the losses of commercial and, In the case of AMT, the an- 27 markets): 16% inescapable. is simple. The particularly, investment banks). swer is yes, as it should be. When it comes to invest- parent company is Amalgamated Northern Trust has assets of over The AMT fund that will be de- BANYAN (systematic very ment – an area that affects most Metal Corp PLC London, formed four trillion dollars, or around 30% tailed here is the CFL Fund (I will short term and fast reacting, 10 of us – we have been taught to in the 1870s and a founder mem- of annual US GDP. The auditors return to the other two in subse- markets): 16% view investment choices from a ber of the LME – the London are one of the “big four”: KPMG quent articles). NODE LANGLOIS (specialist fixed perspective. Metals Exchange. One of its sub- , Cayman Islands. This is rated by AMT as the sugar trader): 3% For example, “buy and sidiaries, and the one of interest When examining any fund most conservative of their fund There are around 450 Funds hold”. This refers to the technique to investors, is AMT Futures Lon- management group only a few range; they rate it as “cautious”. in the “universe” accessible to of buying an investment portfolio don. To compress this further, basic questions have to be asked; However, it is seldom that AMT, and selection of the win- for example, who are the audi- any fund, especially one with 10 ning funds is undertaken by very tors? years’ track record, can average experienced staff who are only This may seem simplistic but a return of 17% a year. Last year interested in the ‘best of the best’. it makes the difference between was a more difficult year than av- CFL could be described as being caught in a Ponzi scheme erage; the fund made a net re- a ‘fund of funds’ and its track (fraudulent investment scheme) turn, after charges, of 11% in US record is very successful in easy by the likes of Bernard Madoff dollars. economic conditions, during re- and retaining your capital. CFL is made up of a num- cessions and in the current glo- The Securities and Ex- ber of funds that AMT’s manage- bal financial crisis. change Commission (SEC) in ment changes from time to time. One of the biggest advan- America investigated Madoff’s These changes are made when tages managed futures funds operations several times from a fund manager disappoints in have over most other asset 1999 onwards; if they had asked performance and also when it is classes is the fact that managed futures can and do make money through rising and falling mar- kets. More on the even higher performing funds in the AMT range next week. January 31 - February 6, 2009 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 21

Hidden Words Hidden in the grid are lots of words that are drinks. The words may read vertically, horizontally or diago- nally. They may also read right-to-left or down-to-up. Score: 15 or more, good; 20 or more, very good; 25 or more, excellent. Solution on the next page.

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1. What is the world’s 8. In what year did the 15. Who played Lord largest desert? 1st man walk on the Melchett in of the Moon? Blackadder II? 2. What is the name of the principal train operator in 9. Which family fea- 16. Who played 006 in the U.S.A.? tures in the novel the film Goldeneye? Little Women? 3. Which of these is closest 17. Who presented to mainland Spain: 10. Who painted Irises Crimewatch UK Majorca, Ibiza or Mi- and Sunflowers? with Nick Ross norca? prior to Jill Dando? 11. Which series starred 4. Which Scandinavian Gary Burgoff and 18. Which stick and capital city’s name begins Alan Alda ? ball game uses the and ends with the same largest pitch? Quick Crossword letter? 12. Who was the Blue Across Down Peter presenter who 19. Who was mainly 1. Songs 2. Basic 5. In which country does was sacked for snort- responsible for the Benfica FC play their ing cocaine? pioneer garden City 3. Makes bread 4. Armed forces home matches? of Bournville? 7. Flesh 5. Rodent 13. Which word goes 9. Without parents 6. Pistols 6. Who in 1997 becoming after piece and before 20. What did Edward I the youngest ever US times to make two remove from 10. Inexpensive 8. Ammunition Masters Golf Champion? new words? Scotland in 1296 12. Fruit 11. Injure and place in 16. A score 13. Nuisance 7. What was the name of the 14. What song put Fun Westminster Ab- 17. Male deer 14. In the night sky hurricane that devastated Lovin’ Criminals in bey? 18. Loud 15. Sunny side up New Orleans in 2005? the UK chart in 1996? Answers below 19. Thieve 17. Ball of fire Solution below Puzzle Solutions Hidden Words SOLUTION + C + + + + + S + + + + Y + S Solution to + O + + + + B C W + + E + O + this week’s + R + M A + E O + I K + D + + Quick + D S T I + E T + S N A + + + Crossword + I N H + L R C I + + E + + + + A + + E + K H + + + C + R + F L + + + R W S + + H + + E + K L I M + + R + H A + + + T + + + + + + + + Y M A + + + A + Monster Quiz Answers + + M + + + + P + + K + + W + + U + + + + A + + + + E + + + Solution to this week’s BIG Crossword 1. Antarctica (The Sahara is the R + + + E G E D A N O M E L + world’s largest HOT desert!); 2. T E A + N D C + + + + + L + + AMTRAK; 3. Ibiza; 4. Oslo; 5. Por- + + C E + O A + + + + + L + + T + + I F + + R + + + + U + + tugal; 6. Tiger Woods; 7. Katrina; R + + F U + + + O + + + B + + 8. 1969; 9. The March Family; 10. O + E + + J + + + T C I D E R Solution to this Vincent Van Gogh; 11. MASH; 12. P E + + + + + + + + A + E + + week’s Sudoku + + + + + + + A + + + G R + + puzzle Richard Bacon; 13. Meal; 14. + S P R I T E + L + + + + + + C A P P U C C I N O + + + + + Scooby Snacks; 15. Stephen Fry; 16. + + + + + + + + + + C + + + + Sean Bean; 17. Sue Cook; 18. Polo; + + P I S M E L + + + + + + + 19. George Cadbury; 20. Stone of + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Scone (Stone of Destiny). + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + January 31 - February 6, 2009 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Horoscopes by Isla Star Birthday Aquarians will be on less shakey ground in the year ahead In Greek mythology, Aquarius is the cup-bearer to the gods and is the 11th sign in the Zodiac. In this regular column, the Gazette’s agony AQUARIUS (January 21-February 19): aunt Madame Mali helps shed light on cross Only your stubborn attitude is keeping progress at bay. Those Aquarians who are able to swallow some humble pie will see the light this week. Monetary matters are forecast to improve as the month cultural issues by answering readers’ of February begins, but discretion is advised where loans are concerned. If your birthday falls during questions about the right (and the wrong) the coming days, look forward to a steadier year than the one just passed. Wear the color lavender to things to do in relationships, especially those encourage peace of mind. between Thais and foreigners. PISCES (February 20-March 20): Although work should have got off to a good start this year, the stars suggest that many Pisceans who Send your questions to: are less than satisfied with their present employment will receive an interesting offer this week. Your [email protected] luck in romance is also about to take a turn for the better – those already in a committed relationship that has been faltering recently will benefit most from this astral support. If you’re single and seeking, Leo could bring romantic relief. What is the right age for children ARIES (March 21-April 20): Clarity is resumed during February for Arians whose vision has been clouded. Tuesday is the best day to sleep alone? to ask a close friend why their behavior has been uncharacteristic lately, but you could be opening a Dear Mali, can of worms. Where business is concerned, the only sensible approach at present is to cross bridges I am a Thai married to an English man. We have a daughter when you come to them; a series of surprising developments is forecast to take place later this month. who is now 18 months old. My husband wants us to put her into a separate bedroom from us, but I feel that she is too young to be left TAURUS (April 21-May 21): alone at night. Taureans are advised to remember that the future doesn’t have to be defined by the past. During the At the moment our daughter sleeps in our bed and because of month of February you will be offered some chances to move on in new directions, but confidence will this, my husband often sleeps in another bedroom. I worry that my be required to ensure success. Romance is one area of your life that can become more fulfilling if you husband is beginning to think that I am rejecting him in favor of our are prepared to put mistakes behind you. The number five can bring some good luck this weekend. daughter. What’s your advice on how to reach a happy compromise with my husband? GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Khun Kaew Sharpening skills is vital to enable progress for those born under the sign of Gemini. While you were Chalong. able to enjoy more success than many others last year, there is now strong focus on the need to be innovative. Those who are tiring of flirtatious fun could soon consider putting down romantic roots. Mali replies: Thank you for bringing up an interesting cultural situ- Capricorn would provide an earthy balance for your airy dreams. Wear the color sage green to en- ation. In Thailand it is common for children to sleep with their par- courage a wiser attitude. ents – sometimes for up to 10 years – whereas in the West children are often given their own rooms in order to make them more CANCER (June 22-July 23): independant. Romance is strongly highlighted this week. Still waters run deep where Cancerians are concerned and I would suggest you talk to your husband and find a compro- someone born under a fire sign is about to cause ripples in your personal life. At work there are signs mise, such as having the child’s bed in your room or a triple bed. that an important business agreement could be put on hold. This delay needn’t be a source of stress as Explain to him that this will not be indefinite and set a cut-off age the outcome should prove more positive than anticipated. The number eight can bring good fortune this when your daughter will have her own room. weekend.

LEO (July 24-August 22): Where do all those scars come Finding your feet in a new job is probably taking longer than anticipated. Those born under the sign of Leo who are unsure of new colleagues’ acceptance, are advised to organize a relaxed social event to from? break the ice. Where recent romance is concerned, you learn that still waters run far deeper than suspected – if a new partner is already showing signs of expecting control, it may be time to move on. Dear Mali, Why do so many Thai people have big scars on their arms or VIRGO (August 23-September 23): shoulders? A smooth passage at work so far this year could be disrupted by someone’s unreliability during the first I understand about scars on the legs which are often from fall- part of February. Those Virgoans who don’t know how to approach this situation are advised to ing off a motorcycle or motorcycle exhaust pipe burn wounds, but consult an experienced Arian friend for advice. Money matters are subject to adverse astral conditions how about the arms or shoulders? this week, so you should refrain from splashing out on luxury items. The number nine can bring some Tom Parkhurst modest luck this weekend. Patong Mali replies: Many scars are LIBRA (September 24-October 23): indeed from falling off a motor- The missing piece of a puzzle comes to light this week and this should enable many Librans to make cycles, as this is one of the most financial gain during the month of February. In the world of work, your efforts late last year are about common forms of transport in to be rewarded in the form of more responsibility. A salary increase will need to be negotiated and Thailand. Wednesday is the best day for such discussions. Love is in the air this Sunday. However, I believe the scars you are referring to are probably SCORPIO (October 24-November 22): related to the tuberculosis vac- Your tried and trusted methods of doing business could need bringing up to date. Those born under the cines that Thais receive in school sign of Scorpio who have not been enjoying much success since the start of the year, would benefit when they are young. Some from listening to Virgo this week. Learning new skills will be a good focus for February. Where love is people have strong reactions to concerned, someone’s half-hearted approach to a relationship begins to grate on your nerves. the vaccine, which ends up leav- ing a scar. SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21): Sagittarians should test the temperature of the water before diving into new career opportunities. An offer that came your way in January could prove too good to be true. Someone born under a water sign can give you trustworthy information regarding this matter. Romance is about to take on a new lease of life when a casual relationship becomes more important. The number two can bring good fortune this weekend.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20): A relaxing week sets the scene for February, and many of those born under the sign of Capricorn will enjoy discovering new leisure time activities. Your attitude towards work finally becomes more laid back, but certain family members may not appreciate living on a tighter budget. Those who are single could be swept off their feet when they meet an artistic Aquarian this weekend. Wear the color coral pink to encourage a more open mind. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS January 31 - February 6, 2009

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Excessive signage is a dangerous blight

Long-term expatriate residents of Phuket will no doubt be familiar with the marketing terms used to “brand” Phuket as a tourist destina- tion over the years. Long known as the “Pearl of the Andaman,” the island has long prided itself on sun, sea and sand. But with the number of hotel rooms on the island now pushing 40,000, the time has long since passed when Phuket’s tourism economy could rest on its image as a mere beach paradise. Thus, there has oft been talk of transforming Phuket into an information and communi- cations technology (ICT) city, medical hub and home to a world-class convention and exhibition center and sports complex. Of course all of these schemes fall under the umbrella of develop- ing Phuket into an “international city”, generally conceived as a Thai version of Singapore – but friendlier, more fun and much less restrictive. Unfortunately, the relative lack of order here tends to work against Phuket’s chances of ever really emerging as a truly “interna- tional-standard” destination. One area where the island is sadly lack- ing is the almost complete lack of regulations on advertising signs, especially along roadsides. A string of provincial governors, cabinet members and even Letters prime ministers have all decried the effect these have on the island’s once-gorgeous landscape, yet no local government body has been The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. able to effectively regulate or otherwise convince the private sector ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms to advertise in a more attractive, environmentally-friendly way. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address In fact the situation has continued to worsen – to the point of or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. absurdity along most major roadways. A good example is evident at commercial buildings in the Sino-Portuguese style shophouses, the the person does, but not adding begging, I am keen to take ad- entire frontages of which have been covered with enormous alumi- I have a solution to the mess if they don’t. vantage of the island’s public num signs – each trying to outdo the other to catch the attention of Perhaps, someone at the transport system. passing motorists, all of whom would be well-advised to keep their to beach clutter could pass this along to However, I notice that a eyes on the road. Gazette the working groups responsible number of the buses that ply Given the preponderance of this new style, maybe future shop- I believe there is a simple solu- for the beach clean-up. routes around Phuket don’t ap- house projects should incorporate these billboards into the original tion to the problem of excessive pear to have any English signs on design and simply bill them “Sign-o-Portuguese” works of art. Martin Gregory chairs and umbrellas on the Patong them, making it a matter of blind Joking aside, all this visual pollution only serves to obscure im- beaches. guesswork when deciding on portant road signs and other markings, namely what remains of the It won’t decrease rev- Wine crime which one to board. painted center lines in dangerous and hilly stretches of road like the enues, and should actually save While this makes the whole one over Patong Hill. a bit of labor. As someone who enjoys a glass process quite a jolly romp, my Many years ago, the highways department set up a number of blue Currently, the chairs and of wine on a regular basis, it re- boss finds my constant tardiness roadsigns in English that read: Please remember to drive on the left. umbrellas are stacked each ally gripes me to have to pay the rather bothersome and is threat- This is an example of the type of important information road evening, and then all set out in extortionate fees that are being ening to fire me. signs should contain, though in this case the Gazette recommends the the morning. Even in high sea- charged across Thailand for even Could anything be done to few that remain be translated into Thai. the cheapest bottle of plonk. – The Editor son, I rarely see more than half facilitate my selection process of the chairs in use. I understand that the major- when choosing which bus to take? The best solution would be ity of wine must be imported and Alternatively, I would be to allow the operators to put subsequently that is going to bump happy to hear from anyone who chairs out only when there are up the price, but to charge a 400% likes their employees arriving af- In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL customers for them and then luxury goods tax is insane. ter lunch, if at all. I also understand that Thai- have the operators re-stack them Rick Marsden land has its own wine developers Editor: Parichat Utintu as soon as their guests leave. Kamala Managing Editor: Nick Davies Instead of roughly two to support, but it is a fledgling in- dustry compared to others around Editorial Team: hours fairly hard work, concen- trated into the beginning and end the globe, and simply doesn’t cut Good job Atchaa Khamlo, Khunakorn Terdkiatkhachorn of each day, the work of moving the mustard. Passara Kaewbumroong, Thanasorn Chookate the chairs and umbrellas out onto My friends and I have I am the news editor of a news- Tipwarintron Tannakarachod, Dale Nottingham the beach and then re-stacking formed our own wine apprecia- paper in the South East of Swe- Daniel Ogunshakin, Daniel Waites them would be spread over the tion club and don’t view wine as den. The paper is called Östra a luxury but rather as a necessity Marc Mulloy, Stephen Fein entire day. Småland. This will keep the beaches and a way of life. Some of the My family and I visit Phuket Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand much less cluttered and unsightly bottles we are buying are costing at least once a year, especially at least twice as much as they General Managers: Natthira Susangrat - Advertising as there would be fewer of them when our girls have their winter out than there are now. would in our home countries and holidays. Niladaa Thanakul - TV & Events This would be especially to me it is unfair to punish people When we are at home in Production Manager: Suchart Changate nice for those of us who enjoy for wanting to enjoy something Sweden, we follow what is hap- Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd walking on the beach in the morn- they love.We are calling upon pening in Phuket by reading the ings and evenings; at both those those who impose this tax to sig- Phuket Gazette on line. nificantly reduce it and allow Contact us times there would be far less I must say that I am very chaos than there is now. those who enjoy wine right here impressed and you have got a Advertising Sales: [email protected] I wouldn’t think it would be in Phuket to do so at a reason- splendid paper and website. Classified Advertising: [email protected] too hard to enforce such an ar- able price, particularly now Just wanted to let you know Website Services: [email protected] rangement, and as I said, if ev- there’s a recession. that you are doing a good job. Gary Strang Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] ery operator works in the same We will be back in Phuket way, revenues should be exactly Kathu Events Sponsorships: [email protected] on February 11, so until then we the same as they are now. Bus signs shall continue to read the Gazette Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 They can still harangue all online every day. The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors comers with their usual, “You As a newly arrived resident with Ulf Carlsson and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the want a chair?”, putting one out if a job that pays slightly less than Kalmar, Sweden directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2009 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 25 FIRST PERSON In search of total wellness

Ana Maria Tavares, a veteran of the hospitality industry, joined Six Senses in 2006 to create the Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket. After her spell with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, she continued her achievements with Hyatt International in Bangkok, where she successfully opened the Grand Hyatt Erawan. More success followed at the renowned Chiva-Som International Health Resort, where Ana Maria was the founding general manager and deputy managing director. Under her direction, Chiva-Som was voted the world’s premier destination health resort by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Ana Maria later joined Shun Tak Holding Limited in Hong Kong as the owner’s representative for three international 5-star properties before taking on the leading role for the global development of Six Senses Destination Spas. Here, she helps define the meaning of the word wellness and explains how the wellness industry has grown over the years.

ix Senses Destination physical well-being as one might total wellness, soaking up inspi- Spa Phuket is located on mistakenly believe, but that total ration and knowledge. the pristine private island wellness actually encompasses all Wellness is by no means Sof Naka Yai to Phuket’s aspects of human existence. exclusive to the wealthy. All one north-east, in Phang Nga Bay. In order to lead and sustain needs to strive for is to be well, The retreat integrates four a happy, healthy and fulfilled life, to become aware what wellness themed spas in which guests can we must cater to all seven needs. entails and how to implement enjoy Asian-influenced treat- This can be achieved through an changes in your life. ments and ready-made programs. amalgamation of holistic fitness, These changes can be big ‘Healthy Escapes’ offer a integrated health and spa thera- or small. You can start by switch- wellness retreat for a single day pies, healthy eating and relax- ing from escalators and elevators while ‘Life Passages’, which in- ation, as well as the social and to using the staircase regularly or clude three-day to three-week environmental consciousness we by cutting out certain unhealthy structured programs, provide sup- all need to develop. foods and beverages and making port and guidance through life’s There are various views on more conscious choices on future challenges and transition towards when the wellness industry began. restaurant visits. You can start a healthier and more enriched One driving force behind its early “With the ever increasing pace of life comes an increasing need for prioritizing differently for the sake lifestyle. development was the quest to “get stress and tension release. Without this, our physical, educational, of emotional, social and spiritual All guests on a Life Passage more from a spa experience”. As nutritional, social, emotional and spiritual needs are neglected.” balance. or a general multi-day stay receive early as the 1940s in the United The choices are plentiful and a personalized, structured program States, spas in upscale hotels be- with the implementation of new pace of life comes an increasing the steps towards total wellness based on an individual wellness gan to develop into what we now standards in 2003 to establish need for stress and tension re- and wellbeing are manifold. consultation upon arrival. know as ‘destination spas’. quality and credibility in the indus- lease. Without this, our physical, Reflecting on the introduc- These programs all revolve With increasing education try. educational, nutritional, social, tion of Six Senses Destination Spa around spa treatments and fitness and awareness of the fact that At the beginning of the 21st emotional and spiritual needs are Phuket, even the uninitiated will activities, lectures and classes, as wellbeing is our personal respon- century, the wellness revolution neglected; we are no longer able notice that it is not merely a re- well as consultations which in- sibility, expectations among spa took off and the wellness indus- to manage stress and conse- sort but a total wellness retreat. clude nutritional and naturopathic goers and the fitness-oriented in- try became established. Services quently feel unwell, uneasy, A team of wellness special- advice. Supporting the wellness creased. Food producers recog- and product providers that had burned out, unhappy, lonely, ists is there to guide and support experience are two wellness-ori- nized and acted upon the need for been working towards the same choked-up, sluggish and drained guests on their way to total ented cuisines: organic ‘Fish- healthy food choices, and the or- goal – but had been largely dis- – in a nutshell, out of balance. wellness. Guests experience etarian Spa’ and ‘Raw Foods’. ganic food and beverage indus- parate up to this point – were Hence the need for retreats what healthy and wholesome liv- At Six Senses Destination try developed an increasing num- united. – opportunities to recharge and ing means and learn how to take Spa Phuket the aim is to immerse ber of markets from the Ameri- What had been emerging refocus – has grown and contin- it away with them. The steps that guests into ‘total wellness’, which cas to Asia. over decades is now blooming into ues to grow. are implemented back home may encapsulates seven aspects of Disease prevention became a multi-billion dollar industry, with The quest for guidance and be big or small. It is important wellbeing: Physical, Stress Man- a new focus among scientists and ever greater entrepreneurial op- support to re-establish a balance that each guest leaves inspired, agement, Educational, Nutritional, medical practitioners. Eventually, portunities reaching a continu- accompanies this need and the understanding that long-term Social, Emotional and Spiritual. holistic medicine started to be- ously increasing number of answer is in destination spas, wellbeing is in their own hands These aspects clearly indicate that come increasing popular. Austra- wellness advocates. which have developed into oases and goes far beyond mere physi- wellness is not merely related to lia, as the driving force, started With the ever increasing where guests are immersed in cal fitness and a slim body.

prices on the leaflet should be 10 Beach, Sarasin Bridge – 30 Baht Bus price baht more. Bangrong Port, Ao Por – 35 Baht Can my Thai My problem is that this does Naiharn – 40 baht. not accord with what bus drivers changes charge either. So now I have Tuktuk: wife bequeath three possible bus prices: leaflet The price starts at 250 baht and prices, bus driver prices and TAT increases depending on how far are driving prices. Can somebody please tell you go. our home to my me the proper cost of the local me mad bus around Phuket to save any Airport shuttle bus: more frustration between Thai 85 baht from Phuket Interna- daughters? have been living in Phuket and farang? tional Airport to Phuket City. for several weeks now and David Banfield ur home and land with Friedrich Sam Fauma, Senior have more or less comes to Phuket Chanote title are reg- Partner, Director, and Advisor terms with the true cost of Issues I Settaphan Buddhani, Director & istered in my Thai of International Law Office, various taxis. of Tourism Authority of Thai- wife’s name. We have Patong Beach Co Ltd replies: However, as I use the local O songtaew bus quite often I am still land, Phuket Office replies: twin daughters aged seven who ANSWERS were born in Australia and also Yes, this would be possible and having difficulty knowing what Bus fares may change depend- Submit your queries or have Thai citizenship. I reside fully legal. the fares are. I have a list of prices ing on the price of gasoline. The suggestions to us and we’ll here on a retirement visa. If my In a last will, your wife should on a leaflet called “Transporta- prices on January 13, 2008 were ask the appropriate people wife passed away, could her appoint you not only as legal tion in Phuket”, but bus drivers as follows: to respond to them. property be transferred to our guardian for the children but also angrily proclaim that the prices Write to: daughters with me as their guard- as Executor of your Estate. there are incorrect. Songtaew from Phuket City ian until they reach the legal age? In that will, she could also be- To try and settle the matter bus station to: The Phuket Gazette, And would a will stating my queath her property directly to you. I have been to the TAT office to Kathu – 20 Baht. 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Muang, wife’s wishes be legal? It would also be possible to get confirmation that the prices Bangtao, Karon, Patong, Ao Phuket 83000. Fax 076- Ted Woodward give the property to the children are right, only to be informed that Makham, Ao Chalong – 25 Baht 213971, or submit your issue Phuket whilst they are still minors. they are not current and that all Surin, Kamala, Kata, Rawai at www.phuketgazette.net 26 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES January 31 - February 6, 2009 The miraculous story of Abu Dhabi chitecture and a burgeoning population of World War I when the vant eyes, and his man- 860,000. The miracle is how far it has come Japanese introduced cul- ner was quiet but master- so fast. tured pearls. ful. He was dressed sim- “The vast majority of the people In the 1950s came ply in a beige-colored shirt could not read or write,” Al Fahim writes. the discovery of oil but the of Omani cloth, and a “Illiteracy was probably about 98 per cent. long-reigning Sheik Shakh- waistcoat that he wore The handful who learned to read did so bul hoarded the revenues, unbuttoned. He wore a Off the using the Quran, the only book available distrustful of both the Brit- dagger and a cartridge to us at the time. ish and his Saudi Arabian belt; his rifle lay on the Children had no schooling besides neighbors. Meanwhile, his sand beside him. I had SHELF reading the Quran in the religious school. brother Sheik Zayed bin been looking forward to By James Eckardt As soon as the young boys were twelve Sultan Al Nahyan, the meeting him, for he had a or thirteen they would join their fathers, youngest of four, was bid- great reputation among confess that a history of Abu Dhabi, either fishing, pearl diving or tending to the ing his time in the eastern the Bedu. They liked him capital of the United Arab Emirates, animals to contribute to the family in- oasis of Al Ain, where his for his informal ways and Iwouldn’t have interested me in the past. come.” growing reputation ce- his friendliness, and they But now that I’ve been living in Abu Dhabi From Rags to Riches is both a fam- mented the loyalty of the respected his force of for the past two months, working on the ily history and the history of the nascent desert tribes. Sheik Zayed character, his shrewdness, editorial desk of The National, a new En- nation that only came together in 1971 af- was very much the beau “Children had no and physical strength.” glish-language newspaper, I find the his- ter the withdrawal of the British, east of ideal of the Arabian man: schooling besides In 1966, Sheik tory of my new home fascinating. Suez. Before then, the seven emirates, strong, handsome, wise, a reading the Quran. Sayed organized the fam- Mohammed Al Fahim’s From Rags known as the Trucial States, had signed master horseman, fal- Young boys would ily coup that sent Sheik to Riches: A Story of Abu Dhabi is aptly treaties with Great Britain as a protector- coner, marksman and Shakhbul into exile. titled. Born in 1948, Al Fahim grew up in a ate. camel rider. He was re- join their fathers, Sayed rapidly began desperately poor collection of palm-frond The Gulf was also known as the nowned for his tolerance, either fishing, pearl distributing the oil revenue huts on the beach of the Gulf of Aden. Pirate’s Coast, where hardy seamen generosity and hospitality. diving or tending to to his subjects and con- A couple of thousand people eked out preyed upon traffic in the Gulf until Brit- It was Sheik Zayed who structing a modern a miserable living by fishing or pearl-div- ish gunboats arrived in the 19th century to welcomed explorer Wilfrid the animals ” economy. Five years later, ing. There were no roads, no schools, no blow all the dhows out of the water. Thesiger in 1948 when he he brought together the hospitals, no electricity and only brackish There had been extensive trade with emerged from his epic journey across the United Arab Emirates as its first president. well water to drink. People went shoeless the coast of Iran, formerly occupied by Empty Quarter. Here is his description of He became the George Washington of the with only one new change of clothing each Arabs until the Iranians drove them out Sheik Sayed: UAE, someone venerated by everyone year on the Muslim holiday of Eid. and even occupied a good many islands in “He was a powerfully built man of here in Abu Dhabi. Al-Fahim’s book is Today Abu Dhabi, along with its neighbor the Gulf. This spawned the pearl fishing about thirty with a brown beard. He had a clumsily written but the tale is neverthe- Dubai, is world famous for its dazzling ar- industry, which was to collapse after strong, intelligent face, with steady, obser- less irresistible. America the Beautiful America. I want to see them advertising ing - $250 Fine”. “No Dogs Beyond This who freely pours his largesse into the pock- skin whiteners, cellphones, sports cars and Point”. “Disposal of Household Garbage ets of his worshipers. He will bless you even condominiums. I want them lining the high- or Refuse PROHIBITED by Law”. “No more, they add, if you’ll just send in $32 to ways of America from coast to coast. Smoking, Bare Feet, or Pets”. In addition, keep their program going. TSOWNDINGS Let’s hide those boring trees and make ev- on the highways you often see signs read- The thinking mind is compelled to ery American highway look just like the ing “Buckle Up! Under Age 18, NH inquire, if God is such a money tree, why By S. TSOW road to Patong. Law”.Live free or die indeed, but in the bother his believers with such importuni- meantime make sure you obey all the little ties? Why not go to him directly? And why I briefly went home to the Two Meals in One rules and regulations. insult his generosity by asking for a mere United States last autumn. American restaurants serve huge portions $32? Why not $32,000? Maybe I have been in that could easily feed two people. If you Tricky Pricing, Hidden Tax Do the televangelists place more finish everything on your plate, they have Most price tags in shopping malls and de- trust in human gullibility than in divine prodi- Thailand too long; I got a to roll you out the door. If you ever visit partment stores end in 99 cents. This is a gality? few surprises: the US, take a doggy bag or risk coming brazen attempt to fool you into thinking that Best of all are the TV commercials. back twice your original size. you’re paying $3.00 for a $3.99 flashlight American law requires advertisements for Hide Those Trees when you are actually paying a penny short medical products to include disclaimers Much of the US is still an unspoilt wilder- Live Free, But Buckle Up of $4.00. It is this sort of shameless trick- warning of side effects. Take, for instance, ness, with vast expanses of forested hills The motto of the State of New Hamp- ery that has enabled the US to achieve the pill for erectile dysfunction that we shall and evergreen trees often stretch to the shire is “Live Free or Die”. Lest you for- world-wide economic hegemony. call Arise. horizon on both sides of the highway. get it, this feisty exhortation is emblazoned But it gets worse. To add to the chi- Romantic music plays as we see an What’s wrong with this picture? Plenty. I on the license plates of every automobile. canery, the price tag never includes the elderly couple strolling by a sylvan pond. drove across a good part of the country But a rest stop just inside the New Hamp- sales tax, so your $3.99 flashlight will typi- The man confesses sheepishly that he was and didn’t see a single billboard. shire border features a cluster of stern cally cost you $4.15! You’ll dig four dol- having problems performing his husbandly This misdemeanor must be rectified. signs: “Disorderly conduct, loitering, inde- lars out of your wallet expecting to get a duty before he discovered Arise. His wife I call upon Thai billboard entrepreneurs to cent behavior and consuming alcohol pro- penny in change, when lo, you’re hit with gazes adoringly into his eyes, overwhelmed get cracking on the billboardization of hibited.” “Illegal dump- a bill for $4.15 at the by the return of his manly prowess. checkout and have to dig A voice-over ruins the mood by in- out another 15 cents. toning: “Arise may be injurious to the health The good news is if you suffer from heart problems, high that most products are blood pressure or diabetes. In some cases, much cheaper than they it can cause blindness, liver damage, pa- used to be, because ralysis or death. If an erection persists for nowadays everything is six hours, please consult your physician.” manufactured in China By this time, nobody with a function- and Bangla-desh. God ing brain would go near the stuff, although bless globalization. with other parts of the anatomy failing the idea of a six-hour erection would pique the Enthralling TV imagination. One of the unique fea- tures of American TV is S. Tsow can usually be scolded at televangelism. Sleek, [email protected], except when he’s well-fed preachers in dreaming about the possibility of a sharkskin suits and dia- six-hour erection. mond pinkie rings pro- claim the gospel of a God Coming up: Horrid Airways and the of Abundance; a deity Airport from Hell. January 31 - February 6, 2009 MOTORING PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Audi’s true off-roader pable of getting the Q5 from a standstill to the benchmark 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds. Pretty good for a diesel. The driveline of the Q5 sees BEHIND its differential mounted ahead of THE the clutch, immediately behind the engine. This repositions the front WHEEL axle well forward, resulting in a By Jeff Heselwood long wheelbase and ideal load dis- tribution. All versions of the new udi has, for the first SUV are fitted with permanent time in its history, re- quattro all-wheel drive. The gaso- corded annual sales line engined model and the larger exceeding one million diesel are both mated to a seven- A speed auto transmission, while the units. Considering the general downturn in car sales towards the 2.0 TDi is fitted with a six-speed end of 2008, that is no mean feat. manual gearbox. In part it is consistent with A unique feature, un- Audi’s global expansion plans, matched by the competition, is but it is also down to the fact a sophisticated electronic stabil- that the Ingolstadt automaker ity program (ESP) that can de- builds cars people actually want tect when a roof rack is fitted to buy; unlike the US ‘Big and calculates the increase in Three’ that continued to pro- center of gravity. In this in- duce mammoth trucks, with stance the ESP cuts in slightly A tire pressure monitoring system is standard, as is a panoramic glass sunroof and adaptive lighting gas-guzzling propensities, long earlier as the handling limits are that turns the headlight beams to follow the road. after the public decided they approached. and a lane assist system that lighting which turns the head- deliveries are expected early were not for them. One such Although this is a luxury alerts the driver to potential haz- light beams to follow the road. this year. example of Audi’s success is SUV, it is a true off-roader, ca- ards when changing lanes. A No prices for south-east pable of scaling a gradient of 31 the new Q5 off-roader. tire pressure monitoring system Asia have been quoted just yet, Jeff Heselwood can be con- degrees, with angles of approach Audi introduced its new is standard, as is a panoramic but in Europe the top model sells tacted at [email protected] mid-sized off-roader at the Los and departure of 25 degrees. glass sun roof and adaptive for around 38,000 euros. First Angeles Motor Show late last The ground clearance is a sub- year. Whereas the existing Audi stantial 20 centimeters and a Q7 is a vast seven-seater of ex- wading depth of 50 centimeters tremely large proportions, the Q5 is permitted when driving has more manageable dimen- through water. Standard equip- sions. The new vehicle is not ment also includes a hill descent quite what is termed a ‘cross- assist system, which makes over’, but is infinitely more sport- driving down steep slopes safer ing than its larger cousin. by restricting the speed to be- With a choice of three en- low 30 km/h. Furthermore, the gines – one gasoline and two ESP and ABS have special diesel – many observers predict mapping for off-road driving. that the Q5 2.0 TDi will become Optional is electronic con- the best seller in the range. trol for the dampers and dy- Equipped with direct fuel injec- namic steering, which varies the tion, this unit also has twin steering ratio and power assis- counter-rotating balancer shafts tance, from a direct ratio at low to reduce vibration. Producing speed to a more indirect one at a massive amount of torque, higher speeds. When the Q5 which peaks at 350 Nm, it also reaches its handling outer lim- has a decent power output at its, the dynamic steering, in tan- 170 bhp (125 kW). dem with the ESP, makes slight The other motors available adjustments to the steering with the Q5 are a turbocharged, angle automatically. gasoline direct injection, two li- The interior is equally com- ter version, developing 211 bhp prehensively equipped, with and 350 Nm of torque; and a three-zone automatic air-condi- three liter TDi V6 producing 240 tioning and a quality audio sys- bhp and 500 Nm, which kicks tem with eight speakers. Op- in between 1,500 and 3,000 tional features include a park- rpm. The latter engine is ca- ing aid with rear view camera, 28 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Phuket FC rue King’s Cup brawl woeful finishing many qualities, including skill, tween the two sets of players pace and creativity. However, when a series of industrial a propensity for turning the strength challenges started fly- other cheek is clearly not one ing in. A strong referee just might of them. It was, therefore, of have been able to contain the little surprise that when two op- situation: this one clearly could posing players squared up to not. each other following a poor The Lebanese number challenge. It was only a matter nine got involved once again, FOOTBALL: Phuket Acade- of time before they all went only this time he utterly lost the micals and Phuket FC faced off ‘steaming in’. plot. He proceeded to launch a recently at the British Interna- PHOTO: www.siamsport.co.th It was difficult to see ex- fearsome attack, in a manner tional School. Phuket Acade- actly what happened in the en- reminiscent of an enraged wind- micals emerged 3-2 winners and, By James Goyder point when a successful yet sub- suing melee although, even from mill, his two arms spinning wildly. if negotiations for an 11-a-side limely bog-standard cross-field the stands, I could clearly see Fortunately his attack was league in Phuket are successful, ast week I bore witness pass by a Thai player was the Lebanese number nine launched in such a spectacularly matches like this could become a to one of the most re- greeted with a standing ovation. throw a punch. unco-ordinated manner that, regular fixture in the Phuket markable footballing The start of the second The referee evidently saw comically, not a single punch sporting calendar. Lspectacles of my entire half was marred by serious head even less, because despite the came close to connecting. This Phuket FC dominated the life. As a lifelong football fan who injuries to two Lebanese play- mass brawl that erupted before time, the referee was standing opening 45 minutes, squandering has attended countless games, in- ers, both accidental. The Leba- his very eyes, he failed to bran- a meter away staring straight at a host of chances, including a cluding four FA Cup finals, this, I non team, clearly frustrated, dish a single yellow card, let him as he made his concerted, penalty from captain Andrew have to tell you, is no small claim. perhaps suspected – wrongly I alone a red. Once the scuffling if wildly unsuccessful, attempt to Higgingbottom before finally tak- I was present at the Surakul might add – that the injuries had players had been separated and inflict grievous bodily harm on ing a deserved lead through Josh Stadium to watch Thailand play been deliberately inflicted. The becalmed by a combination of the opposition. Did he send him Isitemiz. Phuket Academicals Lebanon in the semi final of the referee then proceeded to give security guards and coaching off? Not a chance; he didn’t even equalized almost immediately 39th annual King’s Cup. a sequence of decisions which, staff, the Thailand team waited show him a yellow card. when a long range free-kick from A lackluster first half was note- at best, could be described as patiently in their half for the All of which begs the Matt Hayes eluded everyone in- worthy only for some inept ref- contentious. game to restart. question; what would the Leba- cluding the Phuket FC keeper. ereeing and the fact that one of To the ire of the Lebanese The Lebanese team had nese number nine, Zakaria Phuket FC were left to rue the nets appeared on the verge side, the majority of these went other ideas and promptly went Charara, have needed to do for their missed chances when of collapse. in favor of the home side. At on strike, or more accurately a the referee to have taken puni- Manon gave Phuket Acade- Thailand scored twice, one point, Thailand manager sulk, refusing to return to the tive measures? micals an unlikely half time lead, largely due to the Lebanese side Peter Reid could be seen vis- pitch. In a mass show of sym- At this stage, Lebanon, finishing smartly after a quickly being slightly worse than awful. ibly sympathizing with an irate pathy for the reluctant Lebanon having somehow found time be- taken throw-in. In the second half The home crowd, by contrast, was Lebanese player after Thailand players, the Thai supporters tween scrapping and sulking to Phuket FC pressed forward in highly entertaining. Still reveling had been awarded a throw-in, started to throw them their actually contemplate playing a bit search of an equalizer but were in the excitement of having inter- which should have gone to the bottles of water. Some of the of football, were searching for frustrated by a combination of the national football on its doorstep, away side. more generous spectators even an unexpected equalizer. The woodwork and some sharp it got rather carried away at one The Thai team possesses tossed in the odd beer. Some- referee though, clearly had other goalkeeping. With the visitors how, it is hard to imagine this ideas and despite there still be- committing numbers upfield happening at Anfield. Eventu- ing 15 minutes to play decided Academicals were able to exploit ally, after extensive negotiations, to blow for full time. space at the back and Mark diplomatic relations were re- It was also revealed that Lightfoot added a third to put the stored and the Lebanese team both teams were staying in the game beyond doubt. Karl Ward consented to finish the game. It same hotel. Whether hostilities scored a late consolation goal for was soon apparent that consid- were renewed remains open to Phuket FC but it was too little too erable ill feeling remained be- conjecture. late for the Phuket Town based outfit. -James Goyder PEGS players negotiate Canyon Course GOLF: The Phuket Expat Golf to imagine a tougher test of golf. Canyon Course on day two was Society (PEGS) recently held its Over sixty golfers took part the stellar performance of the Club Championships at the Blue in the event and it was a testa- championships. Canyon Country Club. ment to the dedication and die- Playing off the black tees, The event was split in to three hard competitive spirit of the Ken Abday emerged victorious, separate tiers to suit golfers of PEGS members, that almost all posting a combined net total of all abilities and prizes were turned up for more torture on day 153 to beat Scott Davidson by awarded for both gross and net two, undeterred by their score of three strokes. scores in each group. the previous day. Liam Stewart reigned su- Players tackled the world- There were a number of preme off the blue tees, coming renowned Canyon Course and fantastic single-round scores home two shots clear of Bob the Lakes Course on consecutive posted over the course of the Simpson, while a count-back was days. Facing blustery conditions two-day competition, but Scott required to declare Chris Cleet the during both rounds, with winds Davidson’s 80 gross from the winner off the white tees after approaching gale-force, it is hard black championship tees on the he and Albert Luth had both reg- istered aggregate net scores of 152. The winner of the society’s match play event also went down to the wire, with Jimmy Nixon eking out a narrow victory over John Connelly (of two holes-in- one fame) on the final hole, fol- lowing an epic final round at Blue Canyon Country Club. The dinner and prize giving ceremony was held at Skippers at the Royal Phuket Marina, where the celebrations went on well into the wee small hours. The next tournament will be at Mission Hills on January 29. For further information about PEGS visit www.expatgolf.com. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 29 30 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY January 31 - February 6, 2009 Advice on tap 1 PVC, are made in several stan- dard sizes, including thread sizes, 3 to allow compatibility of parts from different manufacturers. I realized that if I drilled a hole into a threaded ‘end cap’ (used for blocking off unused pipes) I would have a functional replacement for the rotten nut. I took the broken nut with me to my corner hard- ware store, found the correct size end cap with the same internal 1. The nut on the tube, broken diameter and matching threads, section forward. and bought two of them (always 2. The lower section of the his week, we’ll repair a allow for error) for 30 baht. faucet tube, the retaining clip 2 kitchen faucet by means (photo #3) and the rubber o-rings. of a little custom fabri- First, loosen the broken nut 3. The PVC threaded end cap cation. In the first photo, and then extract the tube. Re- piece used to replace the nut. T 4. The PVC piece with the hole one can see that the broken part move the o-rings and retaining is a type of small ‘nut’ piece, fit- clip, and then finally the nut. drilled and enlarged. 5 is the PVC replacement piece ted over the upright faucet tube. Drill your hole in the PVC Made of cheap ‘cast’ metal and installed after a coating of silver end cap from the inside, because paint. weakened by internal corrosion, drilling on a concave surface an accidental knock with a pan makes it easier to center the bit. caused a portion to break off. The The size of the hole is very im- 4 damage meant that the nut no portant; too large and it will slip longer hold the tube tightly and over the retaining ring. Use a bit leaking occurred. smaller than the tube’s diameter The second photo shows and, making sure it is centered, the broken nut above the white drill your hole. Enlarge it until the plastic retaining clip, on which it tube barely fits through. Use a presses down to hold the tube in cone-shaped grinding stone in place within the faucet base. It your drill (as I did), a slender cir- also shows the two rubber o-rings cular file (called a ‘rat tail’ file) when the tube just barely fits into below, which provide the water- or create a sanding tool by wrap- the hole. (photo #4) 5 tight seal. Individual parts for ping some sandpaper around the Paint the end cap if desired. these types of faucets are not shaft of the drill bit. Silver looks good – there’s even available. It was either replace The advantage of the grind- ‘chrome’ spray paint available – the whole assembly, at 350-400 ing stone method is that it’s easier but it’s your call. (Why not hotrod baht, or, alternatively, find or fab- to keep the hole centered as you red or electric plum?) After the ricate a replacement. My belief enlarge it. If you sand or file by paint dries, slip the nut onto the in the value of money comes hand, be careful to either roll the tube, wet the tube end and care- from my blue-collar roots and it PVC piece as you work or hold fully re-install the retaining clip galled me to replace an entire as- the piece steady and slide your file/ and rubber o-rings (Water lubri- sembly due to the failure of one sanding tool around the inside rim cates and helps avoid tearing the little piece. of the hole with each stroke. Ei- tight-fitting o-rings). Insert the I tried various types of nuts, ther way, try to do about a quarter tube into the base, tighten the nut even parts from a garden hose of the circumference of the hole and that’s it! Problem solved for and washing machine fittings, but on each stroke. Don’t stroke a tenth of the cost of replacing to no avail. Then I thought of us- straight in and out, as this will cause the whole assembly. (photo #5) ing a PVC plumbing fitting. the hole to lose its round shape and Beautiful? No. Acceptable? Plumbing parts, both metal and could ruin the piece. Again, stop Yes. Cost-effective? You bet! January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 31

Decor Acrylics Acrylic Inzpirations

cific style,” she said. “What’s more, there are no In addition to creating health risks involved with our fur- pieces for retail, those behind niture. The material we use is Inzpire use the experience and pure acrylic and, unlike plastic, expertise they have gained in the contains no other chemicals,” she field by acting as consultants for added. Phuket Inzpire has more interior designers and architects. than 100 products available for Many designers branching away retail, but the designers think par- from traditional materials and ticularly highly of a select num- designs and wishing to create a ber of their creations, namely their new look have sought their ad- take on contemporary chairs and vice. Notably, designers from Ja- tables and home and office fur- pan, England and France have nishings, as well as their outdoor Beam me up Scotty: Star Trek-style chairs and chic coffee tables are just some of the pieces available contacted Inzpire and taken a at Phuket Inzpire. and vintage bar collections. keen interest in their products. For the future, Chanyapatr esign company Inz- the design, manufacture and sale at the forefront of the contempo- With the environment high believes that a blend of materials pire, along with its of each item. Although many rary furnishings market for on the list of priorities in the 21st will be at the forefront of interior branch in Phuket, households around Phuket have houses, condominiums, resorts century, and eco-friendly becom- design. “Mixing and matching will DPhuket Inzpire, was yet to embrace this innovative and offices. The initial perception ing a byword of contemporary be a key feature in interior design. the brain-child of a group of like- style, the unique designs are start- of the furniture is futuristic, but culture, Chanyapatr was quick to The combination of wood, leather minded individuals with a passion ing to pique the interest of according to Chanyapatr Kaew- point out that their product was and acrylic can produce products for design, who developed their Phuketians, both homeowners sopa, manager of Phuket Inzpire, not detrimental to the environ- of great beauty,” she said. creative vision with transparent and businesses. that was never their intention. ment. “Our furniture is sustain- acrylic to produce chic, cutting- Staff at Phuket Inzpire “We were actually focus- able and can be used for a long Phuket Inzpire is located at edge pieces of furniture. maintain they can create any style ing on the material, in terms of time and is 100% recyclable. It 100/400 Chalermprakiet Road What started as a labor of to match the ideas of their cus- how we could mold it and its can be used to create alternative 9 (bypass), Tambon Rassada, love has metamorphosed into a tomers, and they believe their subsequent function as an item pieces and help save the world,” Muang, Phuket 83000. T: 076 successful business that oversees monolithic products will soon be of furniture, rather than a spe- she said. 376169-70. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY January 31 - February 6, 2009

Design Kamala Teakwood luxury on the lakeside

iewed from the road, the facade of this simple Thai contempo- Vrary house looks much like many others of its type. It is only on entering the property and passing beneath the elegant two- meter gable that you begin to get a sense of the uniqueness of this ingeniously conceived home. The teak-wood residence nestles in six rai of lush real es- tate, on the shore of a lake and shaded by the surrounding hills. Adjoining the house is a glass conservatory, or green- house, as it is more popularly known to Thai people. Designed predominantly for horticulture, greenhouses are more often seen in colder countries and are gen- erally less suited to tropical cli- mates, since they have a ten- dency to trap excess heat. Faced with this challenge, designer and architect Pakhin Aunggulsant of Able Architects Looking into the house at night, hidden beneath the canopy and drenched in the reflection from the lake, the mood is unmistakably wistful turned to the latest technology, and romantic. utilizing special glass panels simi- erings or events. lar in design to those used in The garden hosts a rich mis- modern airports. The extra cellany of tropical plants, of ev- thickness of the panels prevents ery type and size. Beneath the the air inside the structure from high canopy of coconut palms the overheating, maintaining an eq- eye-level Heliconia give way to uable “cool zone” without the small ferns and the lush grass need for air conditioning, thus carpet under your feet. increasing energy conservation. The boundary of the garden The conservatory features a is demarcated by a stone wall, high ceiling and a corridor filled over which water flows, creat- with natural light, which streams ing a beautiful cascading effect in through the side walls and the around the edges of the property. roof. Part of the interior has been A stroll through the narrow decorated with classic Thai and walkways throws up a kaleido- modern-style furniture, lamps, scope of colors, created by the drawings and paintings as well as swathes of variegated flowers a range of unique ornamental ob- that catch your eye and lead you jects, particularly animal figures. along the green pathway, dotted Potted ferns and other small with slate stones laid out on plants hug the perimeter, harmo- pebbles. Walking through this niously linking the living space to “jungle”, you come across a Thai the natural world outside. sala, a place to relax and soak up The owner’s passion for the beauty of the natural environ- The conservatory has been decorated with classic Thai and modern furniture, lamps, drawings and nature is evident in every detail ment, before setting off again to paintings as well as a range of unique ornamental objects, particularly animal figures. PHOTOS: of the grounds that surround the enjoy the next experience in this Torsak Jaichuen / Narawut Sawatdiwet / Katayut Werapornkan. house and which make up around sumptuous garden. lighting showcases the true archi- heat. Looking into the house at rectly to a swimming pool. At 70% of the total plot. Perched on the lake shore, tectural beauty of this house and night, hidden beneath the canopy the side of the pool there is a The site is essentially di- the house is bathed in the ever- its surroundings. and drenched in the reflection function hall building with a vided into two distinct zones. The changing reflections of the wa- The unique lighting charac- from the lake, the mood is unmis- wooden deck. Powerful lighting first zone is the “private” zone ter. At sunset, as the sky turns teristics of the house are made takably wistful and romantic. has been installed in the trees, which includes the energy-sav- dark blue and a gentle orange light possible by “smart” lighting, which Back in the garden, the lighting up the pool area and ing “smart” house. The second shines down upon the lake, await- involves the installation of special lines of coconut trees planted lending it a lively and dynamic zone incorporates more open ing the blackness of night, you lights that are activated and regu- alongside the vast lawn fashion feel against the magnificent space, suitable for hosting gath- really begin to appreciate how lated according to human body a graceful avenue that leads di- backdrop of the Kamala hills. January 31 - February 6, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

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Construction Update New Thai-Balinese villa development underway By Khunakorn Terdkiatkhachorn rooms, a maid’s room, living area, pantry kitchen, private swimming KAMALA: Construction of Ka- pool, parking space for two cars mala Nathonghouse Phase Two and comes fully furnished. began in August 2008 and is ex- Type B units have 160 sqm pected to be completed by Janu- of floor space with three bed- ary 2010. rooms, four bathrooms, a living The residential project of area, kitchen pantry, parking Thai-Balinese-style villas de- space for two cars and private signed and developed by Kamala swimming pool. Sinsap Co Ltd is being built on 12 Types, C and D, both con- rai in Kamala. Construction is be- tain three bedrooms and two ing carried out by Attnop Engi- bathrooms, as well as a living area, neering. pantry kitchen, terrace and park- Kamala Nathonghouse ing space for two cars. Type C is Phase One developed 42 units, all slightly larger and includes a pri- of which were sold within a year vate swimming pool. and a half of the project’s launch. In addition, phase two of Phase Two will comprise a Kamala Nathonghouse will be total of 16 villas, eight of which, serviced by the resort’s club- the developers say, have already house, which owners will have been sold. The villas are being full access to. marketed as holiday homes in a The clubhouse facilities in- resort-style environment. cluding a spa, fitness center, com- Buyers can choose from munal swimming pool, sauna, four villa types. Type A, the de- WiFi and pool table luxe classic villa, has 300 square The units are available free- meters of floor space and in- hold or leasehold and cost up- cludes four bedrooms, five bath- wards of 10 million baht. An artist’s impression of how a ‘Type B’ villa will look following completion of the project. Developer looks ahead with low-cost housing alternative By Nick Davies However, we aim to sell about 100 “Also, all the materials used units in the next 12 months,” he to build our homes are specially PHUKET: Entering the Phuket said. treated with organic-based com- housing market in the third quar- Christoph explained that pounds to ensure that they will not ter of 2008 with a range of low- because of the global economic be affected by mold or termites cost, prefabricated luxury homes, downturn, his company now pays for many decades, and once in Prize of Wood Industry’s area less for raw materials and com- place, the homes can be treated manager Christoph von Burg (in- modities, allowing him to offer over and over again to guarantee set) is looking forward to a pros- clients a reduction of about 10% continuous protection,” he added. perous year ahead despite grow- on prefabricated homes. Prize of Wood Industry was ing concerns about the state of The homes are designed in established in 2001 as an importer the global economy and its sub- accordance with US building and exporter of premium quality sequent impact on the housing codes and offer a range of long- wood flooring and interior deco- market, he told the Gazette. and short-term savings for buy- rating materials, offering pre-fin- “After entering the Phuket ers, said Christoph. ished solid and laminated floor- housing market and setting up our “The cost-saving advan- ing, and solid door plywood. single-story prefabricated show tages to buyers of our prefabri- “With the recent addition of home on Chao Fah West Road, cated homes include a short con- prefabricated wood roof trusses we sold four homes last year. struction period of just three Prefabricated homes such as this single-story unit by Prize of Wood from Geno Truss among the Industry offer a range of cost savings for home buyers. building products that we provide, months and that materials are come in the form of the energy- we can now offer a complete delivered to the site by container saving features of the construc- house-building service directly to all at once, making it possible to tion materials used, such as insu- the customer – with no third- build relatively cheaply, even in lation with viva board, fiberglass party suppliers involved – from remote areas,” he said. membranes and solar controlled our factory in Pathumthani,” said “Long-term cost savings low-emission windows. Christoph. January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Property Gazette

Properties 15 MILLION BAHT FREEHOLD, RAWAI MUST SELL For Sale MOVING 14 MTB

DOUBLE VILLA IN KATA BEAUTIFUL PARICHART 27sqm, studio, furnished, 5 BEDROOMS VILLAGE, 200 meters from the CHALONG beach. Asking 580,000 5 mins to Kamala Beach, baht. Tel: 086-940 8914. 4 bed, 5 bath plus 2 car Email: [email protected] garage. Studio apt above large pool. Western Panoramic sea views - 5 CONTEMPORARY kitchen, furnished, UBC, bedrooms, 466sqm living Patong, sea view, 60sqw VILLA WiFi. 370 m2 home on 2 space, 36sqm pool with 2-storey house. 2 bed- 4 bedrooms with terraces, 6 700 m of land. Quality Jacuzzi, 4 minutes from build inside-out. Tel: 084- ensuite home, in tranquil rooms with balconies, 2 bathrooms (master w/double Rawai setting. Luxury pool Kata Beach. Ready to bathroom, air-con, fully Jacuzzi), 4m x 12m pool w/ 850 0568. with Jacuzzi, three sun ter- 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, move into. Only 24 million furnished. Chanote. Price Jacuzzi, living room, dining races, sala. Multi-room au- 2 bathrooms, 2 aircons, baht. Email: allservices29 15 million baht ono. Tel: room, Western kitchen, dio sound system. Full some furniture, 50sq wah, @gmail.com 087-270 9093. maid's room, solar hot water, AO POR LAND Western kitchen. TV / En- garden. For sale or for long- sala, built-in BBQ, parking for FOR SALE tertainment room. Full re- term rent. Must see. Con- 3 cars, electric gate, alarm PATONG CONDO HOUSE FOR mote security system / tact Nina. Tel: 087-689 system and nice tropical gar- 125 SQM SALE/RENT CCTV plus security lighting. 9679. Email: tasuwan@ den on a 1,606sqm plot with Must be seen. 2 bathroom, 2 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Viewing confirms exten- hotmail.com over 400sqm of living area. bedroom with big living room. little garden and 1 car park. sive luxury. Tel: 084-778 Good price. Email: nisaya19 Western kitchen, terrace, Near Tesco Lotus in Srisuchart 5652. Email: davek26@ @yahoo.com SEA VIEW 3.2 RAI pool and car park. Stunning Grandville 3. Tel: 087-277 hotmail.co.uk at north end of Bang Sak Beach. sea/mountain views. Tel: 076- 0978. Take Thap Tawan beach road to 293149, 081-824 1385. NICE PLOT Bang Sak Beach Resort, 6km PATONG TOWER near Layan Hills Estate and 150 rai. Nor Sor 3 Gor, sea 22 RAI FOR SALE south of Takuapa. Tel: 081-894 CONDO pool villas project. Chanote view. Priced from 2.5 million on Koh Yao Yai. 22 rai for sale 7644. HOUSE, NAIHARN: title and road access on 4 + 8 rai tax paid land for free, 1.6 MILLION BT Two luxury 1-bedroom apart- baht per rai. No agents. ments with cable/satellite TV, sides of the plot. 4.5 million Please contact by email: (48,000sqm) on Koh Yao Yai 2 bedrooms, bath, screened Wi-Fi, full sea and mountain baht. Tel: 081-539 9269. [email protected] with 150 meters beautiful POOLVILLA porch, completely furnished, views, parking, pool and secu- white sandy beachfront and ONLY 4.9 M BAHT gated open area, few neigh- rity. Ready to move in or rent. FREEHOLD PATONG magnificent Phang Nga Bay The small, beautiful villa is lo- bors, pick-up truck. Tel: 076- Tel: +44-247-652 4051, New condo, private road, secu- ON THE BEACH views. The land has main road cated in Ban Sayoarn, a 288396. Email: ayersjack +44-797-757 5685. Fax: rity, 2 pools, fitness quality and 2-bedroom apartment in north access at the back of the quiet area close to Mangos- @yahoo.com +44-247-652 4051. Email: good potential for profit.Tel: 083- Patong. Foreign freehold, top plot, with government water teen Resort. 2.5km to [email protected] 391 8720. floor, swimming pools. 9.7 and electricity on the bound- Rawai, 3km to Nai Harn STUNNING SEAVIEW million baht. Tel: 086-276- ary. The land area is quite flat Beach. 70 sqm house. 2 LAND ON SAMUI CHERNG TALAY LAND 5117. Email for photos. Email: along the beach and rises up to bedrooms, 1 living room 10 seaview building plots on 900sqm, great location, SURIN BEACH [email protected] about 60 meters in height with kitchen, and 1 bath- Samui with full infrastructure, Chanote title. Price 3.4 million Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 gradually towards the back of room with hot water. Fully located on residential hillside land, baht. Tel: 086-047 2463. Email: for sale. 2.2 Rai, 5 min APARTMENT IN the plot. All land has pan- furnished, cable TV, DVD above the village of Bang Po, [email protected] walk to Surin Beach. Tel: PATONG oramic sea view of at least player, Internet, telephone. giving stunning, panoramic 082-411 2138. House also available in 180 degrees. There is a pos- Land of 400 sqm, tropical seaviews of Koh Phangan, the LAND IN MAIKHAO Benjamas Housing Complex. sibility to extend the land with garden, 21 sqm pool, out- Angthong Marine Park and the 7 rai, 1.7 million baht per rai, Tel: 076-344922, 081-892 another 11 rai on the beach. door shower. Chanote title, Gulf of Thailand. These 10 plots near Westsands. Chanote NEW HOUSE IN 6829. Email: jctailor@loxinfo The beachfront will be 360 ready to move in. For sale are for sale in block. Total land and public road. Tel: 083-633 NAI HARN-RAWAI .co.th meters in total. Price 3.5 mil- at only 4.9 million baht. A size: 10 rai. Price: 28 million 4994. lion baht per rai. Tel: 086-272 bargain! Tel: 081-958 baht. Tel: 086-272 6508. Email: 6508. Email: henkideainvest 0621. Email: bergman. [email protected] NEAR LAYAN HILLS @yahoo.com SPECTACULAR VILLA ESTATE [email protected] Video and more pictures at with stunning ocean views. 3 Half rai to 2 rais. 4 million baht http://phukethus.blog HOUSE & FURNITURE bedrooms, main house and 2 per rai for quick sale! Chanote CHEAP LAND SALE spot.com/ The text is in FOR SALE pool-side villas, truly an im- title, road and utilities. Ready to 7 Rai Maikhao Beach. Chanote, Swedish, but pictures are Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, pressive house with every build house. Tel: 081-539 9269. public street, 1.9 million baht. universal! 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In amenity, 60 million baht for Email: [email protected] Tel: 080-719 3785. Chaiyapruek Village at Land & appointment. Wide choice of House, Chalong. Good location other villas for sale also. Con- and entrance from By-Pass tact Kingdom Realtys. Tel: road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: 080-699 2436. Email: info@ 084-627 7001. kingdomvillarentals.com

for rent. 3-story villa, sea view, hill view, garden, pool, 4 bedrooms with 2 en-suite bathrooms, 6 bathrooms, ADSL. Jacuz- zi. Big living room, kitchen/ dining, laundry room. 5 aircons. 8m x 3.5m pri- vate pool. 2 parking spaces. Tel: 081-677 9837, 089-646 4786. Email: sync_koji@hot mail.com 36 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Property Gazette

KAMALA APARTMENT NEW BUILDING LAND AT PA KHLOK COCONUT TOWNHOUSE IN THE BLOCK SALE FOR SALE ISLAND LAND PROJECT ‘THE INDY’

49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote, 6 x 60 sqm apartments in 2.5km from Heroines’ for sale. 4.5 rai. Chanote, attractive Thai-style block. Monument. 1.7 million baht hillside panoramic sea Price: 17 million baht. Half per rai. Tel: 083-180 2143. view, close to beach. 14 rai plot with Chanote title. million baht. Please call K. at the entrance to BIS. Located in the popular Bann Bouddha Tel: 089-290 Townhouse is at the corner Hua Kwang estate, built in PHUKET 0484. and adjacent to the project’s 2006. Swimming pool, bar COUNTRY CLUB public garden. 2 floors, 6.5 area, maid's accommoda- KHOK KLOI HOUSE meters wide, 3 bedrooms, tion, wireless internet, 2.9 million baht, 4 years old, 3 bathrooms. Land: 32sq aircon, own electric meter, 118sqm house on 904sqm plot. wah. Tel: 089-472 9118. own water well, freehold Quiet area, 3 bedroom, 1 bath- business, motorcycles in- in busy area, Soi Sai Nam room, big kitchen, aircon, phone MISSION HILLS cluded. Tel: 087-894 8379. line, 2 car covered parking. LAND FOR SALE FREEHOLD PATONG Email: adrianheritage@ Yen, Patong Beach. for sale. New studio with pool. Chanote. Tel: 081-728 4821 or Located close to Mission yahoo.co.uk For further de- * 4-storey 081-693 2759. 46sqm fully furnished, price: 3 tails, please see our web Hills Golf Course. Two 1.5 million baht. Great deal. Tel: 089- * 8 apartments on floors 2, rai plots for sale only 2 mil- site at: www.kamalathai 3 and 4 LAND IN RAWAI 728 4005. Email: antoniocpala styleapartments.com lion baht each. Tel: 081-891 @yahoo.it * Chanote title Nai Harn and Chalong. Big and 1826. Fax: 076-238940. * Electricity, water small plots. Special plot with Email: [email protected] wall. 1 rai 43sq wah. 5.3 mil- HOUSES, BANGTAO BARGAIN RAWAI * 2 minutes to the beach HOME lion baht per rai. Tel: 085-795 for sale. 2-3 bedrooms, from Asking price: SALES AND RENTALS 3 million baht to 14 million 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Duplex renovation project 5383. For further details, 52 million baht. in South Phuket. We have it, baht. Tel: 087-268 8752. western kitchen and aircon. th please see our website at directly on 15 fairway for find it, or make it! Pool villa for Price reduced to 3.5 million Tel: 087-2709093, www.warmwaterland.com For further details and pho- sale. Reduced price. See 4.8 million baht. Contact Nico. baht. Tel: 076-288047, 081- 081-8687676. tos, please visit our website www.fairway15.com Tel: Tel: 085-795 5383. For further 894 1660. Email: cottrell@ HOUSE FOR SALE at www.phukethome.ws 081-894 1994. details, please see our website tttmaxnet.com 74 square wah, garden, con- RAWAI: BRAND at www.warmwaterland.com VILLA 4 BEDROOMS NEW HOUSE nected to main road. 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, fur- 5 mins to Yacht Haven. 2 rai, PERFECT LAND 2 storey, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath- TWIN HOUSE, VERY nished, 2 telephone lines, HOUSE IN KAMALA Bali style, swimming pool. Eu- Nearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Very rooms, aircon, car park, land- CENTRAL, NEW ADSL, cable TV and True Price reduced to 3.9 million. 2 ropean standard furniture. good location for business. 18 scaped garden and swimming Twin house 59.6 sqw. Visions. Only 7 km to air- bedroom, 2 bathroom, next to Tel: 081-719 7015. Email: million baht. No agents. Tel: 086- pool. Very good location in Rawai Just completed on new de- port and Naiyang Beach. Print Resort and Kamala Beach. [email protected] 944 2065, 087-689 9679. Bangkontee. Available now. velopment Chaofa Gar- 4.8 million baht. Tel: 076- Tel: 086-277 3381. Email: [email protected] Asking price: 15.5 million baht. dens near Brit Int School. 621021, 081-820 5266. INEXPENSIVE Tel: 084-851 1961. Email: 2 bed, 2 bath corner unit. Fax: 076-206220. Email: PATONG BUILDING HOUSE LOTS CHANOTE, 29 RAI [email protected] Spacious garden. Priced [email protected] Bangla Rd, area 330sqm, 4 Chanote titles. East side, elec- at 1.6 million baht per rai. Nice over 200,000 baht below For further details, please floors, Chanote, finance avail- tricity, 1/3 to 1 rai, price from and cheap land 12 minutes SINGLE HOUSE project price. Tel: 089-216 see our website at www. able. Cheap 16 million baht. 850,000 baht. Tel: 086-942 from Phuket airport. Located RAWAI 6909. Email: julianburgess phuketgifts.com Tel: 087-881 7600. 1930. 200m from main road, electric- 300m from the beach and @myway.com www. ity/ water well/ road access to close to Nai Harn beach, new julianburgess.co.uk/ the land. Good for housing house 200 sqm + 50 sqm chaofagarden for slide project. Tel: 081-539 9269. guesthouse in 2 private. Large show Email: [email protected] gardens, wonderful hills view, 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, KOH KHO KHAO LAND kitchen, big living room and for sale. Bargain price 2 3/4 rai BEAUTIFUL terraces, furnished, aircon, NAI YANG LAND only 6 million baht. Have full Cable TV, quick sale, reduced Chanote, only 2 minutes to to only 5.5 million baht. Call beach. Perfect for resort or Davide at 083-181 4418. luxury home in an unspoilt environment. Tel: 085-655 1 RAI LOTS 4409. in gated community. Ocean view. East coast, Pa Khlok. KATA BEACH HOUSE Starting at 3.5 million per rai. 2 mins to beach. Great loca- 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 Royal Coast Company Ltd. tion, 3 levels, quiet street. 3.5 minutes to Phuket air- Tel: 076-353926, 081-693 2 million baht. Tel: 084-840 port. Asking price: 120 791. Email: eam1008@mac. 5834. million baht. Chanote. com Must see. No agents. Please contact via by PHUKET COUNTRY email: allservices29@ AGRICULTURAL LAND CLUB gmail.com for sale. 120 rai of agricult- home for sale or lease includes ural land for sale, 20km from golf membership. Contact Jim. resort area of Khao Lak. Total Tel: 089-648 4911. price 3.84 million baht. Please HILL HOUSE AT telephone 087-020 0191 for KATA LAND AT further information. THE HILL TOP for sale. Sea view, 2.5 rai and 50 sq wah. Price 600sqm for total area. 5.9 million baht. In Thalang. Two-story house with 3 KHAO LAK VILLA Newly built villa in pristine lo- Nice view with road access. bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Email: [email protected] 2 kitchens, parking, pool. cation 20 km north of Khao Nice location, 5 minutes to Lak. 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom. Kata Beach. Can adapt Big community swimming LAND FOR SALE/ for 2 apartments for rent. pool shared by 9 houses. 600 EXCHANGE Please take a look and meters to a true paradise 3 rai with Chanote. Price ask for price ono. Tel: beach. 4.25 million baht. Tel: 5.8 million baht. Tonsai area 087-689 9679. 081-892 1097. Email: info@ for freehold, West Coast swethai-realestate.com Condo. Tel: 081-273 4212. January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Property Gazette

HOUSE IN PHUKET KARON SEAVIEW VERY NICE CONDO FOR HOUSE FOR LOCH PALM TOWN SEAVIEW LAND SALE/RENT SALE/RENT POOL VILLA

Located on the west coast of Phuket island. Pa Khlok, fully furnished, 10.5 rai with Chanote. aircon, 3 bedrooms, 3 Perfect location for busi- bathrooms. 262sqw, big ness (hotel & resort). garden. Sale: 9.5 million for sale. 4.5 storey build- Price 300 million baht. baht or rent 40,000 baht ing in the center of Phuket No Agents!! Tel: 087- per month. Tel: 081-693 Town. Ideal for living or 270 9093. at Phuket Asialand, Surin 1617. 600sqm land, 230sqm living for business. Contact Beach. Sale: 7.9 million space, garden, 4 bedrooms, Bob. Tel: 083-528 4293. baht. Rent: 30, 000 baht golf course view, on main Email: [email protected] COMMERCIAL MAIN ROAD, road. Ready in 3 months. BUILDING per month with 100, 000 COMMERCIAL LAND baht deposit. Tel: 081- Partly custom made, fully fur- 1,200sqm land on main road LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY for sale. 5th floor at Jungceylon same as Soi Villas Solitude, 477 2152. Email: info@ nished. Price all in, only 14 mil- Nanai Rd. 13.5 million baht in- to airport, 1 km south Heroine's The Sanctuary Phuket Condo, Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai land methaya.com lion baht. Email: allservices29 cludes the rental contract per Monument. 80 m deep, 15 m room 106. Current price: 1.6 - for sale, Chanote title. Can @gmail.com year of 541,200 baht. Tel: wide. Lots of drive by traffic for 2.14 million baht, private. Owner buy separate. Price 7 million 083-522 1992. 3 BEDROOM POOL advertising. Priced to sell 7.5 m sell for 1.49 million baht. Lake baht per rai. Contact to see. VILLA RAWAI baht.Tel: 081-649 3557. Email: LAKEFRONT LAND view. Tel: 087-6069756. Free- Tel: 087-689 9679. CHAOFA GARDEN Full aircon, fully equipped, [email protected] IN GOLF CLUB hold, finance available! See pic- kitchen, 24-hours security, Directly on the lake. 1 rai at Loch ture on www.samui_view.com HOME Koh Kaew. Bargain, 2 bed- LAND IN RAWAI great location. For sale. Tel: BEST PRICED Palm Golf Club. Pricey but worth between Chalong and Rawai. 085-783 1890. it. Beautiful! Build your home, full LAGUNA APARTMENT room, 85sqm. List price: 4.9 BEACHFRONT LAND million baht, now 2.8 million 2,788 sqm with Chanote title. security, great location & views. 2 bedroom. 113 Moo 2, fair- KARON BEACH LAND in Thailand. Prices from as low baht. Tel: 087-272 0303. Call or mail for further details. as 1.3 million baht per rai. Tel: 081-649 3557. Email: way view. Leasehold convert- for sale or trade. Land per- Tel: 089-885 4517, 081-908 Email: admin@thaisunshine [email protected] able to freehold. Email: querfurt fect to build, 4 guesthouse 8580. Email: ruedi.kaufmann developments.com For fur- [email protected] 4 RAI, NAI HARN with a seaview condo on top. @gmx.ch ther details, please see our NEW STUDIO CONDO BEACH Price 6.9 million baht. Beach 1 2 SINGLE HOUSES for sale by owner. Located on website at www.thaisunshine Opposite Tesco lotus, 4th DIRECT FROM OWNER block. Tel: 081-303 2202. floor. Fully furnished, 35sqw. Down payment at Dusit Buri Soi Naya, Nai Harn Beach. 4 developments.com/ The valley 2 new homes. No Price 1.95 miilion baht. Finish Project. 78sqw, 1.2 million rai (6,400 sqm). Main road land_for_sale.php agency fees, new house, 3 bed- SALE/RENT in April 2009. Tel: 081-979 baht and 68sqw, price 1 mil- access, Chanote title deed. rooms, 2 bathrooms, salon, NEW CONDO 3369. Email: phudtheera@ lion baht. Tel: 083-522 1992. Perfect for housing project. Studio room, fully furnished. BEACH LAND Price: 10 million baht per rai. covered garage for 2 cars, nice KOH YAO YAI phuketrealty.net garden. Land 240sqm, house Near university & Phuket LAND IN AO POR Tel: 081-979 2008. Email: town. Rent: 8,000 baht per 8 rai direct beach front land, 80m [email protected] 130sqm. Close to Heroine’s to the beach. Public road and VILLA IN NAI HARN 75 meters from sea, seaview, Monument, Surin Beach. All fa- month or sale 1.3 million baht. 13 rai 3 ngan 98sqwah. Nor Tel: 083-103 6578. water at the back. White sand, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, PATONG GUESTHOUSE cilities in proximity to airport, Brit- no rocks, beautiful view, with western kitchen, aircon, room Sor 3 Gor. Tel: 081-892 ish International School, hospi- 9592. Freehold guesthouse, Patong CHALONG TOWN road side house on it. Priced to for pool. 3.9 million baht. Tel: Beach. For sale at best offer. tals. In a beautiful and peaceful sell. Tel: 081-649 3557. Email: 076-288047, 081-894 1660. green valley. 2,900,000 baht HOME Call or mail for details. Tel: 086- This immaculate 3 Bedroom [email protected] Email: [email protected] BARGAIN HOUSE 588 8383. Email: sumalee1955 for sale by owner contact 086- 2734149. home on a new estate is IN RAWAI @yahoo.com REAL ESTATE priced to sell. Tel: 089-652 KOH YAO YAI 1473. Email: anandaestates INVESTOR WANTED BEAUTIFUL HALF RAI CAPE PANWA CONDO @yahoo.com Invest from 10 million baht and AVAILABLE 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, get a FREE beachfront villa! Very nice flat land with pond 116 sqm, luxury quality fin- 2.5 MILLION BAHT Email: admin@thaisunshine view. Large concrete road, ishing. Freehold 5 million baht. 2 bedroom house in managed developments.com electricity, ready to build. Tel: 087-279 6700. estate, near BIS. Ready to move Chanote title. Located behind in. (Quick sale). Tel: 087-272 TOWNHOUSE - BAAN Corner unit, 26 sq wah. the Shell Museum. Email for URGENT SALE 0303. BAI MAI Price: 990,000 baht. Tel: photos. Price: 4.2 million baht. House in Kathu. Good price 2 storey w/ 2 bed & 2 baths. The Phang Nga Bay, Anda- 086-952 9517. Email: Tel: 089-589 0085, 081-091 townhouse. 2-story, 2 bed- 37sqw. Two Villas project man' s big opportunity is- [email protected] 1097. Email: micsta75@ room, 2 bathroom. Tel: 089- PERFECT LAND land. Be one of the first de- FOR INVESTMENT near Bkk hospital. Price 2.9 hotmail.com 288 8519. million baht. Tel: 081-979 velopers. Prime beach front 3369. Email: phudtheera@ real estate and stunning phuketrealty.net seaview. Crying out for in- vestment. Prices start at 1.5 million baht. Tel: 087- RAWAI/NAI HARN 267 0714. Email: charles LAND araines @hotmail.com 2x80 wah. Flat walled land for sale. Below cost. All ameni- 2 rai in Khao Lak. 10 min ties. Views. Chanote title. walk to the beach, direct PERFECT LAND Price 2.1 million baht. Tel: FOR SALE access to the road. Elec- 085-782 7551. tric, water and cable. Per- on the main road to Cherng- fect choice for hotel or villa Talay and Surin. 43 rai, investment. Must see. EXCLUSIVE 1ngan, 85sq wah. For sale Please contact K. Noon for POOL VILLAS by owner. 5.5 million baht info. Tel: 076-340318, near Boat Lagoon marina. Tel: per rai. Tel: 081-956- 081-894 6353. Email: 089-873-1019. More details 2406. Email: phatsarar@ [email protected] and pictures at: www. gmail. com phuketexclusiveholiday.com

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Properties CHALONG HOUSE RAWAI POOL For Rent GUESTHOUSE

HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHALONG

for longterm rent. Fully furnished, living room, Private bedroom, bath- kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 room, aircon, ADSL, Wi- bathrooms, aircon, TV, Fi, cable TV. 3,500 baht ADSL, Tel line. 3 mins weekly. Tel: 086-940 from Chalong Bay. Tel: 8914. Email: rawai1@ 2 bedrooms, kitchen, liv- 081-176 8404. yahoo.com ing room, dining room, laundry room, fully-fur- PATONG RENTALS nished. Aircon in every 5 BEDROOM HOUSE We have number of apartments room, car park, swim- WITH POOL & houses for rent from 20, 000 ming pool (shared), tropi- House & bungalow in large pri- baht per month through to cal garden. High-speed vate gardens. 10 mins to airport; luxury high-end rentals. Tel: Internet and True/UBC 10 mins to beach; 10 mins to 2 089-649 8703. For further de- satellite TV included. golf courses. Tel: 089-226 tails, please see our website at 25,000 baht per month, 2612. Email: [email protected] www.gardenislandphuket.com minimum 6 months. Tel: 081-9682855. Email: SERVICED OFFICES [email protected] FOR RENT KATA LUXURY starting from 15 sqm up to RAWAI For further details, APARTMENTS NICE AND COZY HOUSE FOR RENT/ please see our website at 400 sqm in central Patong HOUSE FOR RENT BEACHFRONT SALE, RUNGRAVEE http://chalongparadise New, fully furnished, 1 or 2 Beach. 500 meters from the .com bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full beach and Bangla Road. No aircon. Large Western teak key money. Fully furnished kitchen and bath, 130sqm, with phone line/internet. LUXURY large seaview terrace, pool, Ready to move in. Tel: 076- houses & villas with a private parking. Weekly, monthly 293061, 087-015 9206. pool is in Chalong/Rawai. From and long-term rates avail- Email: david@ freedomleisure 3,000 baht per day (inclusive able. Serviced also available. group.com of maid/pool and gardening Tel: 089-592 6890. Email: Furnished and excellent Near Phuket Airport. service). Move in today call [email protected] location, 5 mins from Twinhome with 2 bed- 076-281084 daytime or call HOUSE FOR RENT Rawai and Nai Harn rooms. Ready to stay. Tel: Tel: 083-1073022 evening. OR SALE beaches. 162sqm. 2 bed 089-1334447. BOAT LAGOON rooms with private bath- RAWAI HOUSE POOL VILLA rooms. 1 guest toilet. 3 HOUSE IN PHUKET aircons. Large living-dining for rent. Long or short term, 68,000 baht per calendar for rent. Location on Bypass room. Telephone line with fully furnished, pool. month, long term. 3 double Road, behind Soi Soho Roast ADSL. Free water supply bedrooms, own pool, mod- Duck. Fully furnished, cable TV, For further details, please and garbage collection ern and fully-furnished on 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Large see our website at service. Please contact small compound near Boat kitchen, living room, hot water, www.ferienthailand.com K. Nui. Tel: 087-383- Lagoon. Free Wi-Fi, cable house for rent. 3 bedrooms, aircon, garden, secure, private Phanason Kathu, furnished. 0936. TV, 4 flat screen TVs, Single house, 2 bedrooms. aircon. True TV, furnished. parking, ADSL. 1.5 km from big NAI HARN BEACH DVD, security, outdoor Ready to move in. Tel: 089- Contact Gina. Tel: 089- Tesco. To Patong Beach 15 maintenance, linen & 662 8733. B.L. APARTMENT 6499939. mins. Price per month 13,500 kitchenware, shared gym. New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 baht, long term 12,000 baht. For Available mid-February. further details, please see our PATONG TOWER bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, 4 BEDROOM MANSION Tel: 084-783 9054. Email: cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, Message Rawai, private pool, website at http://www.phuket- [email protected] CONDO land-paradiseblogspot.com Two luxury 1-bedroom apart- garden, car park. 8,000 baht big garden, full aircon, west- ments with cable/satellite TV, per month. Tel: 081-692 3163. ern and separate Thai kitchen, NEW HOUSE NEAR Wi-Fi, full sea and mountain completely furnished. Tel: 085-783-1890. RAWAI BEACH House for rent, 2 bedroom, LAGUNA views, parking, pool and secu- VACANT ROOMS POOL VILLA 2 bathroom, 800sqm land, for rent. Full furnished, 2 bed- rity. Ready to move in or rent. OR HOUSES private pool, full furnished, room, 2 bathroom, 3 aircons, Tel: +44-247-652 4051, 360 degree, panoramic sea CHALONG BEACH ADSL, Tel, garden. Avail- hot water, washing machine, +44-797-757 5685. Fax: view in Cape Panwa. 1,800sqm Townhouse, 3 bedrooms with able from February. Price: ADSL, Tel, garden. 10 mins to +44-247-652 4051. Email: villa with 2,200 sqm garden. everything. Tel: 089-470 35,000 baht per month. Bang Tao beach. Price 15,000 [email protected] The room is monthly US$1,500 6104. For further details, Contact Paew. Tel: 089- baht per month. Tel: 089-795 or the house monthly, US$ please see our website at 972 5378. 6363. Email: sara_supertik@ HOUSES & CONDO 250,000. Golf Course view in www.houserentalsphuket.com yahoo.co.th Loch Palm. The new house is for rent. Prices from 18,000- 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, bath- JAPONICA 100,000 per month in Rawai, 850sqm with 1,500sqm gar- HOUSE IN ERAWADEE den. The room monthly is room, aircon, ADSL, cable Stunning, 2 bedrooms, villa. Chalong, Lochpalm, Kamala. halfway between Patong and PATONG SEA US$500/month or house TV. 15,000 baht per Sea view from every room, Contact Jiab. Tel: 089-474 Phuket. 2 bedrooms, one with VIEW monthly, US$5,500/month. In- month. Tel: 086-940 8914. overlooking Kamala bay, ex- 1124. aircon, living room, kitchen. clude satellite, water, electric bill Email: [email protected] otic Zen style, fully furnished Long term rental. Tel: 081- and management fees. Please with 3 flat screen TV, infinity STUDIO APARTMENT 6919120. call for details. Tel: 082-418 pool. Japanease gardens with KATA NEW CONDO 2188. Email: travelman.more sala, other villas for rent in all Brand new, elevator, restau- 25,000 THB/MONTH 28 sqm, furnished, 1 bedroom, @gmail.com price ranges. Contact King- rant, swimming pool. Walking NEAR MONUMENT aircon, TV, ADSL, fridge, dom Realtys. Tel: 080-699 distance to the beach, shop- Detached 3 bedrooms, aircon, kitchen. Great location on 2436. ping and nightlife. For rent or CHALONG HOUSE 3 bathrooms, hot/cold water, Thepkrasattri Rd. 12,000 baht See the ships come in from sale. Tel: 085-783 1890. for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath- western kitchen, UBC, ADSL, per month (negotiable). Tel: this 3 bdrm, 3bthrm, 2 NEW SINGLE HOUSE room, living room, kitchen and covered parking. Tel: 081- 076-310334, 081-893 6414. kitchen house with private telephone. Tel: 081-5379878, 8942009. Fax: 076-310296. Email: for rent. Yoo Charoen Village, pool overlooking Patong POOL VILLA RAWAI 3km from Laguna Phuket, 2 Beautiful 2 bedroom villa with 089-7298472. Email: suwittrai [email protected] bay. ADSL, cable and True @hotmail.com telephone lines, ADSL, 3 bed- Vision. Priced right for long private pool. Close to Rawai BARGAIN RENT room, 2 bathrooms, warm wa- and Nai Harn beaches. Fully FOR LONG LET CHALONG NEW HOME term lease. Available Feb 2 Bedroom home with tele- ter, aircon. Price 14,000- 09. Call for showing. Tel: furnished, aircon. 35,000 1BD CONDO KAMALA 2 bedroom villa fully air con- 18,000 per month. (Eng) Tel: baht per month available from for rent. Fully furnished, pool, ditioned. Tel: 081-004 6328. phone, cable TV and air-con. 087-882 1963. Email: Tel: 089-652 1473. Email: 087-4172757, (Thai) 087- [email protected] 16 February. For long term let. Jaccuzi. 5 mins to beach. Call Email: goggsiehere@hotmail 4172756. Tel: 081-970 1716. Andre. Tel: 080-558 4007. .com [email protected] January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Property Gazette

SALES/RENTALS CENTRAL PATONG PATONG SKILLFULL Property Property Are you looking to buy or Good aircon room, quiet, 10 APARTMENT EUROPEAN WELDER Wanted Services rent a property? We can help minute walk from beach and 300 meters to the beach, MIG and TIG. Can work with you! For a professional ser- Bangla road. Fully furnished clean, modern, comfortable, steel, aluminum and stainless vice. Tel: 087-8173019 considering sale as well. Tel: aircon, tv, fridge, big bed, steel. CAD drawings in FLAT OR HOUSE WWW.MAPHRAO. (French, Eng), 083-1036578 081-8948446. pool, parking. Tel: 081-082 Solidworks. All kinds and COM (Thai). For further details, 5707. For further details sizes of jobs are of interest. from October 8 until please see our website at PATONG LUXURY please see our website at Tel: 084-676 4261. Email: March 2009. Could be in Dream sea view, east of http://www.oriental- APT http://www. phuket- [email protected] Phuket or Krabi, including the island, approximately realestate.com Center Patong, 1 and 2 bed- accomodation.info Koh Lanta. The important 400sqm from 1,990 baht rooms. Tel: 076-341827 or SALT POOL things are seaside (or at per sqm, 796,000 baht email for info and photos. APARTMENT IN CHLORINATORS least sea view) and a for 30-year lease, longer Accommodation Email: [email protected] PATONG Latest salt water chlorinator swimming pool. Two bed- lease available. 12 House also available in – self cleaning model. rooms, for a couple. No Available houses have been built so Benjamas Housing Complex. 30,000 baht, includes instal- pets and no parties. Can CCR ROOM FOR far. We speak German Tel: 076-344922, 081-892- lation. Please contact for be a quiet location. Email: RENT and English. Please con- THE POINT CONDO 6829. Email: jctailor@lox more info. Tel: 076-613264, [email protected] tact for more information Room available at Nanai, FOR RENT Patong. Free Wi-Fi, pool, hot info.co.th Please visit our 084-850 1387. Email: Tel: 081-891 8930, 087- Fully furnished studio: website http://www.blue [email protected] 060 8400. water, car park, quiet area. APARTMENT SWAP 14,000 baht per month. Tel: Nice for living. 17,000 baht waterphuket.com I am looking to swap rental of 081-677 9447. Email: per month. For further my Sydney 2 bedroom apart- I HAVE BUYERS [email protected] details,Tel: 089-874 2960 . Household For further details, please ment for a Patong apartment for low-priced condos. please see our website at http:/ Accommodation Items see our website at: http:// from December 15 to March Please send pics + info to /www.clubcoconutresort.com Wanted thepointphuket.com 27, 2009 – or part thereof. info@phuket-villa-property. My apartment has aircon, com ROOM FOR RENT ESPRESSO COFFEE cable TV, and Internet. Five 2 BEDROOMS in Naka townhouse, Living ROOM / APT - MACHINE mins to city and beaches. APARTMENT room, kitchen, washing ma- CHALONG Brand new coffee machines Tel: +61-2-9904 2073, VILLA 85sqm. Fully furnished, chine, telephone. 3 minutes I am looking for a room/apart- for home / office use. Make +61-430-218110. Email: MANAGEMENT aircon, cable TV, new condo in to Central. Nice for living or ment for one person for Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino. Patong with pool and secu- approx 1 month, February, in/ For every machine we supply [email protected] by self-employed person. home work. Price 8,000 rity. Long term. Tel: 081-891 baht per month. Tel: 089- near Chalong. Must have free 450 Espresso coffee pods I have 7 years’ experi- 5602. Email: Jankie@bali- aircon, shower, etc. Email: (capsules) imported from Italy. HOUSE FOR RENT ence with real estate and 874 2960. NEEDED kitesurfing.org [email protected] 9,900 baht all included. Tel: property management in 076-385221, 086-773 4538. House for rent needed for 6 Australia. Have worked LOFT STYLE FLAT - months. No kids, no pets. 3 APARTMENT & KATU HOUSE WANTED Fax 076-279340. Email: gio with hotel management in [email protected] bathrooms, furnished, pri- Phuket resorts for 3 ROOM IN PATONG Secure, convenient location. House wanted for long-term vate pool. ADSL Internet is years. I provide high- Apartment for long term Long-term. Email for pho- rent close to Naithon Beach. Email: [email protected] a MUST! Karon, Kata, Nai quality service and villa rent. 12,000-20,000 baht tos. 9,000 baht per month. Household Harn or Rawai. Email: kot management at fair per month. Rooms from Tel: 084-850 2926. Email: [email protected] prices. Can carry out 800-1,500 baht per night. [email protected] Services Tel: 076-512151 or 089- LONG-TERM professional duties set RENTAL HOUSE WANTED out in the management 290 9567. Or send email: KATA STUDIO I would like to rent a one-story agreement, including [email protected] APARTMENT Looking for a long-term house for long term. Chalong, housekeeping & mainte- For pics, see our website at: for rent. 28,000 baht a rental (one year). Seeking a Rawai area. Max: 150,000 nance of property. Can www.brommathaihouse. month, building includes stylish condo, apartment or baht per year. Email: beng organize flight tickets and com pool, restaurant, elevator, house with 2 bedrooms. Lo- [email protected] activities as well as other gym. Walking distance to cation: Thalang, Bang Tao requests. APARTMENT IN beach, shopping and night or Surin. Renting from No- LOOKING FOR LAND PATONG life. Tel: 085-783 1890. vember 1. Budget: 25,000 Please contact for - 30,000 baht maximum Looking for beach front land more information at Fully furnished, aircon, hot at Koh Yao Yai. Please con- water, internet, big pool. per month. Email: Tel:087-100 6111. LAKE VIEW [email protected] tact for more information. Email: Short and long-term rent. APARTMENT Tel: 081-894 2908. Email: [email protected] Tel: 076-341562. Email: [email protected] [email protected] TO RENT HOUSE / CONDO Looking for a house or condo ENGLISH PLUMBER Classified Advertisements with pool for a month from Dec 19. Rental must be less than Professional service, includ- Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. 18,000 baht. Responsible ing electrics, water, sealing, guests; we rent out property home refurbishment. Dam- Then hand it to any of our agents. age free quote. Call Richard. Rooms and houses for rent ourselves in Seoul. Tel: +82- 2-3675 5537. Email: tama Tel: 083-175 0485. Email: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) in Kathu (nice view). Stan- [email protected] dard rooms and studio [email protected] rooms with full furnishing, |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| air-con, CCTV, motorbike BAAN SIAM parking and car parking. Building Construction shop, fitting, House: 2 bedrooms, Products renovation, wood work. En- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| kitchen, living room, 3 & Services glish/Thai. Tel: 084-455 aircons, bathroom with 3536. bathtub and shower, hot |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| and cold water. Lake view QUALITY BUILDING from deck. ** Quiet, clean, PHUKET HOME SERVICES MAINTENANCE natural surroundings ** 28/ Renovations, construction, 69 Moo 2, Vichitsongkram Construction, renovation, elec- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| carpentry, real wood, par- tricians, plumbers, carpenters, Rd, Kathu, Phuket 83120 quet, painting. Contact K. Thailand. Call: 076-202585 painters, tilers, gardeners, Pueng for additional details. keycard setting, sand wash or 089-1968449. Fax: 076- Tel: 087-270 9093 or K. Ne 202911. Email : lakeview and gutter. Contact K. Rin. Tel: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| at Tel: 087-689 9679 (En- 084-193 5124. Email: apartment_phuket glish/Thai). Email: allservices @hotmail.com phukethomemaintenance@y Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, [email protected] ahoo.com with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 40 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Boats & Marine

NEW BENETEAU INFLATABLE CYCLADES 50.4 DINGHY12FT/18HP 2008 direct from owner! 4 2007 AquaPro Divemaster cabins, 4 toilets, skipper cabin 1,198. Aluminum hull, spare electronic pack, yacht club tube, cover and wheels. Must sprayhood see. Tel: 081-693 0079. Email: - Bimini+davit [email protected] - Tender cholamark 3.10 + 20M POWER Yamaha 8HP CATAMARAN - Solar panels Live-aboard, wood-epoxy - Safety equipment composite, not finished. 1.8 - Bedding + towels + galley Million baht. Tel: 087-461 - Fans in 4 cabins + salon 8089. - Insurance all risk The boat is fully equipped for 2 PROPELLERS charter and ready to go. For Suitable for sailboat, bronze, sale by owner contact 086- 1.5” to 1.25” bore. Port & SB 273 4149. Price 8,000 baht each, ono. Tel: 087-275 9618. Email: [email protected] 36 FOOT JENNEAU SAILING yacht. Originally bought from SPEED BOAT 2008 Sunsail, fully overhauled. Low 36 FT, 2x200 HP out boards, price. Now at Boat Lagoon Thai registration up to 25 passen- dock E7. Tel: 087-626 5396. gers + crew. Asking price 1.2 www.thailandboating.com million baht. Tel: 084-4478349 English, 087-284 8154 Thai. Email: [email protected] FOR SALE Power boat. Crownline 252EX 2007. Only 69 hrs. 350HP NEW COBALT 262 5.7ltr Bravo. Drive on aluminum Brand new Cobalt 262 for trailer. 2.3M baht ono. Tel: sale. Top of the line bowrider with full options. Candied red REGAL 38 FOOT HOBIE CAT 14 30FT MOTOR YACHT SPORT FISHING BOAT 081-833 7836. Or send email to: [email protected] graphics, fully transferable This yacht is like new!! All with launching trolley & spares, Beautiful Sea Ray Sundancer. 6 metre custom built centre warranty. Lying Phuket, VAT luxury options, 36 original good condition. Price 65,000 Fully loaded. 300 hours. 2.3 console mariner 115hp, very paid, ready for the high season! hours. Be fast! Go fast! Only baht. Phuket town. Tel: 076- million baht. Immediately. low hours usage, great boat LONG TAIL FIBER Tel: 084-442 5460. Email: US$185, 000. Tel: 089-652 224596. available Tel: 076-317538, for share with friends, GLASS [email protected] 5664. 085-111 1455. Or email: 550,000 baht ono. Tel: 084- Komboda diesel, 1 engine 3 FREE BEER SAILING [email protected] 849 2804. years old. Not used much. For further details, please see our website at http://starship SAILING DINGHY Max 6 pax overnight; 14 pax Price 45,000 baht. Tel: 085- yachts.com 5M50 day trip fishing, snorkelling, AFFORDABLE TWO MILLION BAHT 798 6929. Motor mercury 60 ch. 1 year 6 kayaking. Tel: 081-677 RENTALS Fiberglass speedboat, pair LUXURY DAY DIVING NEW LUXURY 70FT months old. Price 500,000 baht. 1641. Phuket to anywhere custom of 250hp Suzuki 4-stroke CATAMARAN Tel: 087-266 7209. Email: day or fishing trips. Very flex- outboards. Used 150 hours. BOAT for sale, luxury day/overnight Shangani is a New Luxury [email protected] BRAND-NEW BOAT ible and affordable. Unbeat- Please contact for additional 70ft Catamaran Charter in Brand-new flybridge boat. able prices. Max 8-10 pax. details at Tel: 076-203010. steel diving boat. 26m, 2x cummins 350hp, twin disc Phuket. Tel: 076-32 6026, DINGHY TRAILER Fiberglass. Offers. Please Tel: 084-849 2804. Email: 081-968 5357. Fax 076- for motorbike. Good for fish- contact for more details. [email protected] gear boxes, 1x50kva & 1x URGENT SALE 16kva gen, fully equipped. 270678. For further details, ing. Yamaha 2 hp. Tel: 081- Email: [email protected] www.tuatara-thai. com please see our website at: 0808831. For photo email: 36' wood/fiberglass speedboat Price 8 mil baht ono. Contact www.tigermarinecharter. [email protected] NORYACHT REGAL 3760 in good condition with two Phil 084-017 4175. Email: SPEEDBOAT 470 only 46 hours, like new!! Full 200hp Yamaha engines. Boat [email protected] com Or sent to our email: SAIL BOAT IF Demo boat with 50hp Tohatsu. options, only 6.9 million baht. is equipped for long distance webmaster@tigermarine MARIHOLM 26 FT Fiberglass. L: 4.7m, W: 1.9m. Tel: 089-652 5664. trips with 800 L fuel tank. 32 FEET charter.com Good boat for day trip divers CATAMARAN Complete, including 6 hp Max speed: 30 knots. Price: (wooden trailer included in sale). built 2007/8 from plywood outboard engine. 750,000 550,000 baht inclusive of trailer 12 FOOT SEARAY SPEED BOAT FOR For quick sale; make an offer. and epoxy fibreglass. Plenty baht. Tel: 076-596393, and Bimini. Tel: 087-889 6904. JET BOAT SALE URGENT Tel: 076-398368, 087-053 of space, nice to live on. 089-590 6943. Email: Email: [email protected] Very fast 90 hp jet boat. Lots 33ft wooden hull, 2x200 hp, 0090. Or Fax 076-398365. 720,000 baht. Tel: 087-092 [email protected] of fun. Low hours. Comes with Yamaha 2007, 23+2 pax. Contact for more details. 9921. Or, please send email: SAILING DINGHY trailer. Call Joseph for details Price 800,000 baht. Tel: 086- Email: [email protected] [email protected] 192 2174. STABLE DAY BOAT Fun, fast, carbon-mylar rig Tel: 089-874 4635. Email: Launched 2003, Bear Cat, trailer. 90,000 baht. For pic- [email protected] 9.5m with twin Mariner ture please email. Tel: 089- 200hp engines. Ideal dive or 972 6017. Email: asiasail@ BAYLINER 225 day trip boat. Out of water yahoo.com BOWRIDER for one year. Boat is on hard- 2006 Mercuiser 5.0l mpi v8 stand at the Boat Lagoon for FLYBRIDGE BOAT petrol & alpha 1 stern drive. your inspection. Excellent for sale. Brand new 36 foot fi- Thai registered, many extras. condition. Asking 1.3mil baht. berglass boat. Perfect diving, 1,350,000 baht. Tel: 081- Tel: 081-536 2069. Email: sightseeing or fishing vessel. 271 3447. Email: abannock [email protected] Email: [email protected] @gmail.com January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Island Job Mart

AUTOMATION SALE Salary range: 40,000 to 75,000 baht. Experience an asset. Must have tech- nical knowledge be skilled and able to read electrical drawings. Thai national, own car. Please send CV to: info@elec-pro. com

RECEPTIONIST / TOUR SELLER We are seeking a Thai national with experience and good in English to sell tours. We offer a salary of 8,000 baht per month +20% commissions. Call or mail for further details. Tel: 081-827 8442. Email: wojidkowbengt@hotmail. com

TRAVEL AGENT SEEKING THAI STAFF Asia Sensations travel is ur- gently looking for 2 French- speaking Thai staff to work in the office. These positions are for Thais only. Knowledge of travel is a must. Plaese con- tact Khun Ao. Tel: 076- 282906. Email: info@thai lande-circuits.com

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Full or part-time MA expe- LEADING REAL VILLA STAFF ADVERTISING rienced in European ac- ESTATE AGENT REQUIRED COMPANY RUSSIAN LADY counting. Role includes is looking for office assistant with western and Thai food seeks Thai national female PART-TIME WANTED general accounting tasks, that can take care of general background and good English for office assistant position. FEMALE WANTED Italian journalist looking for month-end accounts, an- administration and secretarial skills. Villa butler who can Requirements: excellent for a small restaurant in Russian speaking lady for of- nual budget. Must have duties. Basic computer skills supervise staff, assist the knowledge of spoken and Karon. Please contact for fice work. Knowledge of com- good Excel skills. Salary and a good command of writ- chef and accompany guests written English, advanced more infomation. Tel: 081- puter absolute necessity. Pe- negotiable. Immediate ten and spoken English are the to the market. Contact. Tel: computer skills. Please send 891 4019. Email: riod of work from now until 20 start. Tel: 076-340318. main requirements. Tel: 081- 076-318266. Fax: 076- your CV. Tel: 084-844- tkoschig2000@hotmail. March 9. Tel: 089-196 8472. Email: diego@dive-the- 787 1108. Email to : 318267. Email: ptkac@ 1469. Email: thairusmedia@ com Email: puccio@meteve- world.com [email protected] mac.com gmail.com phuket.com Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 42 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Island Job Mart

HOTEL MANAGER BOAT YARD Owner will be changing MANAGER management of 18 room Yacht Haven Marina is Kata Hotel during March. presently planning a new I seek an individual with haul out facility with travel HANDYMAN experience as Hotel Man- lift able to handle 20 to 25 SECRETARY WANTED boats. We are looking for WANTED ager or Ass't Hotel Man- Thai national, full time, expe- ager in Thailand. I also a yard manager with the Must have good English, rienced. Please call for more require that the candidate following: marine engi- some typing and com- information. Tel: 076-388- be fluent in English and neering qualifications/or puter skills. Chalong area, 593. Thai. For further informa- strong technical experi- 40 hour/week. Please cal. tion, please contact me. If ence in this field, previous Tel: 080-624 7060. CLEANING LADY telephoning from Thai- boat yard experience, WANTED land, please dial: 001-1- strong communication Thai national, full time, area 202-319-8354. Email: skills & good command SENIOR SALES Cape Panwa. Please call for [email protected] of written & spoken En- MANAGER more information. Tel: 076- glish. Computer literate, is looking for a new challenge! 388593. proven managerial skills I am Swiss, 44 years old, RESTAURANT STAFF with ability to create & multi-lingual (German, French, Family run hotel with a large implement systems and a English) experienced in adver- QUALITY / COST number of repeat guests is sound all-round knowl- tising and hotel business, Sin- SUPERVISOR currently looking for: waiter/ edge of boats & the indus- cere, open minded and team Experienced building waitress. Enthusiastic, try. This is a full time posi- oriented. If you are seeking a professional required to friendly, good command of tion. Tel: 076-206704. highly motivated personality I assist Developer with English. Chef wanted: Thai Fax: 076-206706. Email: would be very glad to hear residential construction and international food, mini- zara@yacht-haven- from you soon. Kind regards, part time, quality control mum 2 years experience. phuket.com Website: Stefan. Tel: 087-268- and costs. Email: kbay Thai nationals only. Tel: 076- http://www.yacht-haven- 4981. Email: stefanhalden [email protected] 280650. Email: office@palm- phuket.com [email protected] garden-resort.com

Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

CERAMIC POT SALE BEDROOM SALE HOME MULTIGYM GYM KATA Articles All styles at huge discounts Locally hand crafted. Two side 2 months old. Cost 8,500 for sale. equipment only. Bulletins For Sale to clear existing stock. Tel: tables, bed and sealy baht; will accept 7,000. Lat New paint and chromium. 081-895 3215. posturpedic mattress, 2 pull, butterfly, bicep curl, leg Tel: 086-120 3660. Email: years old, excellent condition. curl, chest press, and more. [email protected] CHEST FREEZER Must be seen, bargain price One Carabina clip is bent but very good condition. Trainer 60,000 baht includes bed- works fine. Selling due to relo- ELECTRONICS SALE exercise new 20,000 baht, ding. Tel: 084-840 4300. cation. 45kg. Tel: 085-724 DVD Players, Recorders, sell 9,000 baht. HP computer, 0796. Email: danm_uk@ Titles, Home Theatre sets, yahoo.co.uk etc. Email for details. Tel: Laptop and desktop. 1,000 3 PIECE SUITE DVX French movies. Tel: 089-908 7350. Or email: 081-294 5441. 3 seater sofa, 2 arm chairs, MOVING SALE [email protected] Italian suede leather, remov- For sale at low prices: SUUNTO DIVER'S able cushions. Aquamarine - Bravia 26" LCD TV GOLD & SILVER COMPUTER color. Original cost: 9CT gold watch: 6,000 baht. 280,000 baht. Will sell for - Kitchen Furniture Suunto Moskito dive com- Lady's dress ring, emerald 20,000. Tel: 076-279346, - Philips DVD Micro Theater puter, just serviced, new style: 3,000 baht. My ring: 081-597 9744. Fax: 076- - Sony Micro Hi-Fi System battery. 2 years old, good 7,000 baht. 9 CT, solid silver 279 346. Email: peterb@ji- condition. Price new was Email: bretonne_expat@ rose bowl: 6,000 baht. Tel: 087- net.com 16,000 baht. I need 6,000 yahoo.com Website: http:// 922 3242. Email: patongman baht. [email protected] www.flickr.com/photos/ 123@ hotmail.com MOVING SATELLITE 33827300@N05 CITIZEN DIVER'S DISH SIZE 41 WOMENS’ WATCH Moving Satellite dish for TRAILER FOR SHOES, HOT! INFLATABLE BOAT Citizen diver's watch. Depth Sale (7 foot),including I bought these on Ebay and AMAZING EFT Suitable for 4m inflatable gauge, dive log and stop Dynasat receiver. 10,000 they are too big for me. Tur- WORKSHOP FIBREGLASS boat. Large wheels for easy SWIMMING POOL watch. Comes with extra baht .Pick up in Khao Lak. quoise leather, open-toe cork Want to lose weight the easy launching. Strong steel struc- wedges, from the UK. Very Clifton fibreglass swimming stainless steel strap. Two Tel: 086-281 1945. Email: way? Find lasting freedom ture. 28,000 baht. Tel: 084- unique and great condition. pool, size 3.4m x 2m x 1.4m years old. New: 15,000 baht. [email protected] from cravings, over eating 850 1387. Email: dominic@ Price 650 baht. Email: sylvie deep. Includes pump/filter, I need 6,000 baht. Email: and emotional eating. Come hitemp.co.za @andamanavenue.com pool light and chlorine feeder. [email protected] GAS GRIDDLE and participate in our 'FOOD 200,000 baht. Tel: 076- Cost 20,000 baht, will accept & YOU' workshop. After- 13,000 baht. Double 3-liter RECUMBENT FISHTANKS / noon of Sunday, 25 January. 613264, 084-850 1387. AQUA SCOOTER EXCERCISE BIKE AQUARIUM Email: [email protected] 150W underwater AQUA french fries machine. Will ac- Tel: 083-201 4621. Email: Want to buy a recumbent 2 fishtanks for sale: 300 liter scooter. Includes charger. cept 10,000 baht. Both new. whispertheway@yahoo. excercise bike in good condi- with lights, pump, fish, plants. Ideal for snorkeling. MAX Located in Rawai. Telephone: co.uk Website: www.tim SWIMMING POOLS tion. Can collect if the right 150 liters with pumps, fish depth: 20m. Excellent condi- 089-473 1351. robins.net/workshops.php Pool equipment & saunas all bike found. Tel: 081-892 and plants. Very beautiful! tion. Tel: 084-850 1387. types & sizes. Salt genera- 7948. Email: jypenman@ Will sell cheap to good hands! tors from 29,500 baht. Con- Email: [email protected] BIKE JACKET AND FULL FACE phuket.ksc.co.th Call to make an offer! Tel: 089- SPONSOR tact K.Nathan or K. Wan. 867 0424. Email: alikedive Tel: 086-970 1541. Email: 35 SUN CHAIRS - Leather road bike jacket with a needy child. The body armor: 5,000 baht. BABY / TODDLER @hotmail.com [email protected] for sale. Adjustable teak STUFF Phuket International Website: www.turbopools chairs, 1-2 years old, need a - Nolan full face Syncrotech Imported quality Quinny Women’s Club is a saunas.asia varnish. New: 12,000 baht; helmet: 5,000 baht. Speedi SX, three-wheel baby/ Bar & volunteer organization now: 1,500 baht each. Con- Second hand but good condi- toddler stroller with Maxi- Restaurant raising funds for tact Khun Poo. Tel: 081-091 ESPRESSO COFFEE tion. Tel: 081-895 4480. Email Cosi car seat (fits together). Equipment educational scholar- FOR SALE 3724. for pic: [email protected] 10,000 baht. Good quality ships. We rely on the Top quality espresso roast, traditional dark wood crib goodwill of donors and whole bean, 100% Pure High- CHEST FREEZER NEW POOL SALT with pads and mattress. SALE SPEAKER BINS sponsors – small and land Arabica Coffee from Medium sized, good condi- CHLORINATOR 7,500 baht. Or everything for smoke machine, spot lights, large. If you would like Chiang Mai. Only 400 baht tion. Price: 6,000 baht. Self cleaning, fully electronic, 15,000 baht. Tel: 076-282- lasers, bar butler. Price to put something back per kilo. Only 75 kilos available Trainer exercise machine never use chlorine again! 795, 081-787 9454. Fax: 25,000 baht ono. Tel: 082- into the community in at this price. Hurry, call now! cost 20, 000 baht new, sell: 30,000 baht installed. GUAR- 076-246180. Email: andersp 280 7576 (English). which you live, con- Tel: 081-091 4335. Email: 6,000 baht. Tel: 087-271 ANTEED. Tel: 084-850 1387. @loxinfo.co.th tact us to find out [email protected] 1280. Email: [email protected] WALK-IN FREEZER more about giving a GLASS FRONTED WANTED prize or being a spon- DISPLAY Wanted: walk-in freezer with 3 sor. Contact Carol Agents for Classified Advertising fridge: 6, 000 baht. X trainer x 4 meter footprint or a refrigera- (Tel: 087-417 8860) exercise machine: 6,000 tion unit for a 24 cubic meter or Sue (Tel: 087-277 baht. Callaway Golf Clubs and walk-in freezer. Tel: 081-091 6948). Or email: PHUKET bag, used once: 12, 000 baht. 4335. Email: ray_vaillancourt@ [email protected] Tel: 087-271 1280. yahoo.com Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254 Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank)

Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403 Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chao Fa East Rd

K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403

Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398

Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230

Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523

41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherng Talay

Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

EST BEAUTY SALON GREAT BUSINESS GAME FISHING VIDEO PRODUCTION Business GUESTHOUSE on main road, Cherng Talay. OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS Promotion & private video. Opportunities NANAI RD Good year-round business Small exclusive development Game fishing business, boat and Make low cost & short time. Location at junction of from local & tourist marketing. on Samui with great pan- company for sale. Tel: 086-124 HP Phuketps. Tel: 087-462 Nanai Rd - Bangzaan Rd, 6 work stations + customer oramic sea views of Koh 7528. Email: buchwa@yahoo. 8697. next to Seven/Eleven. 6- PATONG area. Everything under one Phangan, and the Gulf of com.au Website: http://www. rooms and Today year old & incl in price 195, GUESTHOUSE Thailand. This development is phuket-fishing.com BUDS PRESCHOOL Beauty Salon at bottom, 000 baht. Rent only 6, 000 40% completed and it com- 18 rooms, bar and restau- separate entrance to / NURSERY rant for long lease. Excel- baht/month. For details con- prises 23 apartments with FOR RENT room. Selling due to get- tact Ken. Tel: 087-279 0280. 153-204sqm living space, Rawai beach road, nicely fur- High-quality structured bi- lent location. Thai com- ting bigger family. Ask- lingual child care, native pany, 2 work permits and and 9 exclusive apartments nished unit with aircon and ing price 899, 000 baht, MASSAGE PATONG starting from 153-170sqm terrace (100% sea view). English teachers to teach website. Price 4.7 million 3.5 year lease left. ages 1 1/2 - 6 years. Mon- baht. Tel: 080-697 1744. Central location for lease until with private living space, and Perfect location for coffee Price reduced for quick August 2011. No key money, double communal pool with shop, ice cream, salon or cock- Fri 8am-5pm. Transporta- deal. Tel: 081-787 can easily convert to bar or water features and spacious tail bar. Rent 25,000 baht per tion available from Patong, PATONG 2573. other business. Realistic price. outside living area. The total month. Tel: 087-270 6297. Karon, Phuket, Rawai and RESTAURANT Tel: 085-473 7847. Email: land size is 3 rai. Price 75 mil- Chalong. Tel: 076-282 232, 080-624 7060. fully equip, stocked, staff at- [email protected] lion baht. Tel: 086-272 6508. QUIET GUESTHOUSE tached. Furnished apartment. COCKTAIL BAR AND Email: henkideainvest@ Website: www.buds- near Carrefour. Rooms, pool, phuket.com Bargain price. Quick sale. Tel: NAIL SALON MOTORBIKE RENTAL yahoo.com fitness equipment & sauna. 082-280 7576. Email: closejon in Sai Yuan area. 165,000 AND TOURS Small and beautiful. Tel: 081- baht. Rent 8,000 baht/month. @yahoo.com.au Price includes 14x big bikes. ELITE CREDITCARD! 084 3415. WEB DESIGN Please contact Tel: 087-795 Nobody can make a direct appli- Fully equipped office/shop, An interesting website helps HOSTESS BAR SALE 9553. Email: panyalak_k13 website, excellent return. 2.4 cation. Issuing in Europe; start- near Patong City Hotel. @msn.com ing limit Euro 5,000. Email: HOME BUSINESS your business. Contact us for million baht. Tel: 081-539 a quality website. Email: extra 255sqm, 16 seats, 2 years 1380. adventuraintern@ hotmail.com that really works. lease low rent all included. [email protected] Website: BEST PRICED Phuket resident shows www.designbyconcept.net Open now 170,000 baht. Tel: BEACHFRONT LAND ITALIAN novel new concept – not TURNKEY BUSINESS RESTAURANT 084-843 6400. in Thailand. Prices from as low Travel agency in Phuket City MLM.Website: www. and Hotel with 10 rooms next as 1.3 million baht per rai. with TAT license and website. wealthwithlifestyle.com to Kamala beach for sale. Fully THAI KARAOKE BAR Email: admin@thaisunshine Great location with huge poten- furnished and operational, Fully equipped, open 2 years, developments.com Website: tial. Includes 100 sqm bar/rest, good opportunity. Tel: 087- STEAL MY very popular, best location, http://www.thaisunshine at present sub let. Also extra 270 5806. GUESTHOUSE established clientele. Will help developments.com/land_ 3 floors over 4 buildings for 2.2 million baht for 9 year in transfer. Evening viewings. for_sale.php commercial or residential use lease. Includes 12 remodeled Price 750,000 baht. Tel: 084- Tel: 089-618 6894. STOP BAR 843 6400. for sale, newly set up in Soi rooms and fully equipped res- REAL ESTATE taurant/bar; company w/ INVESTOR WANTED GREAT Sea Dragon. Probably the FACTORY FROZEN most beautiful bar in Patong work permit, website, etc. Invest from 10 million baht OPPORTUNITY Next to Jungceylon and rated STORAGE and get a FREE beachfront Guesthouse 18 rooms + - 2 Units for sale. On 3 rai including staff #1 on TripAdvisor. Email: villa! Email: admin@thai large office/residents, long - Top Location near Soi Bangla [email protected] rooms, 3 phase electric city sunshinedevelopments.com lease, great location, central provided. 4.2 million baht. Tel: - 12 small rooms For further details, please see Patong. Price: 3.75 million BAR & RESTAURANT 087-269 4083. baht. Vendors terms avail- - Top Audio/ video equipment our website at http://www. for lease. On Nai Harn/Rawai able. Please contact for more (Bose, Behringer, Sony etc.) thaisunshinedevelopments. Road. Well established venue. BUSINESS FOR SALE information. Tel: 087-383 - Fully equipped com/investor_wanted.php 30 covers, 8 years lease. Live & work all under 1 build- 6505. Email: property.thai@ - Rent 50, 000 baht/month 12,000 baht per month. Built 2 ing in Phuket Town. Fully op- hotmail.com - Contract until Feb 20/10 erational restaurant with bak- GUESTHOUSE KATA years ago. All fixtures & fit- - Extension possible tings. All stock. Tel: 087-275- ery, ice cream & coffee shop, Invest safely in property. PHUKETREALESTATE seats over 30 people. Good Close to Kata beach. One of - Price 2.6 Million baht 4867. Email: thaichips@ DOT COM yahoo.co.uk lease, low rent. Huge building. the most popular guesthouses Phuket Real Estate dot com is Information: STOP-Bar, Soi All offers welcome. Must sell! in Phuket. Good also in low for sale. Please send expres- Sea Dragon, after 9.30pm ask Call Nick. Tel: 084-664 0401. season. Company with sions of interest / offers via for OSI. Business Chanote ownership. Can also email. Tel: 087-888 1921. Products & BAR SALE, PATONG discuss renting. For details call Email: [email protected] For KOH PHI PHI OTOP 081-8948446. further details, please see our GUEST ROOMS Services Welcome Bar at Patong website at: http://phuket 4 twin and fully equipped OTOP. 550,000 baht o.n.o. BANGLA ROAD realestate.com guest rooms in modern Call Craig at the number . bar for sale, Soi Crocodile. building with long lease. A & D LEGAL Tel: 089-507 1311. Email: Good price. Tel: 089-290 SKILLFULL Close to the beach, enter- ACCOUNTING [email protected] 7841. EUROPEAN WELDER tainment and shops. Val- Land transfer company MIG and TIG. Can work ued at 4 million baht, but 15,999 baht visa, work per- with steel, aluminum and will offer a substantial re- mit 6,999 baht accounting stainless steel. CAD draw- duction for quick sale. Tel: 2,000 baht audit other mat- ings in Solidworks. All kinds 087-461 3121. Email: ter on request. Free advice. and sizes of jobs are of inter- sgiandubh69@hotmail. Tel: 087-888 1761. est. Tel: 084-676 4261 com Email: phuketwelder@ PHUKET LANGUAGE hotmail.com SCHOOL NIGHT CLUB 1 year Visas offered with situated in a well known free Thai lessons included. RESTAURANT & area. 3 year contract, fully GUESTHOUSE Stay in Phuket. No more Visa equipped. Price 2 million baht. runs. Also offered: inexpen- in Rawai 6 rooms, aircon, Tel: 081-489 6158. Email: sive Thai and English lessons fridge, TV, DVD, com- [email protected] pany + 1 work permit. - private and corporate. Also monthly TEFL teaching 1.9 million baht. Please contact Lars. Tel: 087- BUSINESS IN PHUKET courses: Call today! Tel: 095 7597. Email: petter TOWN 082-283 3445. Email: [email protected] @oslogryta.net Business & company for sale in Phuket Town, 100m from Robinson. 3 story building w/ BAKERY & COFFEE 100 sqm per floor. Shop (1st) SHOP and apartment (3rd). Rental Need help finding a in Phuket town. 2-level agreement: 3/6/9 years. 2.9 shophouse, fully operational million baht. Tel: 081-088- lawyer? with staff, client base, cheap 7640, 084-054 8137. Email: rent, good profit. Must sell. le.french.hype.bazar.phuket Try PhuketGazette.Net Tel: 084-664 0401. @gmail.com January 31 - February 6, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

ANNA'S LANGUAGE SALT POOL EXPERIENCED SCHOOL CHLORINATORS MASSAGE No More Visa Runs. One Latest salt water chlorinator – Professional massage. Ban- year educational visa. Also self cleaning model. 30,000 yan Tree trained; worked at cheap Thai, English, Ger- baht, includes installation. Tel: top Phuket hotel. Speak good man, French and TEFL 076-613264, 084-850 1387. English. Now working indepen- classes. Schools in Patong Email: [email protected] dently with my own place and Kamala. Please contact close to Laguna. Also make to K.Stuart. Tel: 082-283 I HAVE BUYERS FOR outside home visits. Contact 3445. Or sent to email: low-priced condos. Email: Chompoo. Call or send SMS [email protected] [email protected] to 084-627 5061.

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GOOD LOOKING NIKON D50 DSLR FARANG, 57 DIVE CAMERA Nikon D50 with kit lens and AND FLASH would like to meet attractive, Tamron 55-200 telephoto educated lady for possible Olympus C60200M & lens. Tripod, backpack, etc romance. Please send details YSI25 strobe tray & included. Call to inquire and and photo: phuketwanderer ARM. Price 18,000 baht. test. 18,000 baht (negotiable). @googlemail.com Please contact for more Tel: 084-930 0676. Email: information. Tel: 087-978 [email protected] 8820. NICE THAI GIRL living in Udon Thani, 43 years old, 1,55m tall, slim, a little bit Computers of English. Looking for farang only for long term relationship and more. Interested. Email:adventuraintern@ hotmail.com

KIND EUROPEAN MAN Attractive, family-oriented, looking for a lovely lady on a serious basis. Email: [email protected]

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PERSONAL SERVICE CHEAP ACER I will be in Phuket at the begin- LAPTOP & PS ONE THE GOLF GURU ning of March for about 10 - Acer Aspire 3004 WLMI: 18 bay driving range, PGA days. I am looking for a pretty 10,000 baht o.n.o. golf professional lessons. woman with a sense of humor - PS One + 7 sport games: Half hour 1,500 baht. Club and good English to share 2,000 baht. repair available. One tray some good times with. Hope Tel: 084-455 6743. Email: of balls 50 baht. Contact to hear from you soon. Email: [email protected] Martin at 089-731 9390 [email protected] open 8:00am to 8:00pm. Tel: 089-731 9390. ENGLISH Pets COMPUTERMAN Sales, service, repair and tu- CALLAWAY X TOUR ition. WLAN, ADSL etc. Tel: GOLF CLUBS TWO DOGS NEED 084-625 7744. Email: R/H, full set of woods and HOME computermanphuket irons. Includes bag and ex- They are friendly but will pro- @gmail.com tra putter. 12,000 baht. tect your home. Please con- Tel: 081-363 0543. Email: tact for more information. Tel: [email protected] Mobile Phones 081-252 5665.

NOKIA N73 Personal Surfboards Musicphone, never used, Services black. Quick sale at just 7,000 baht. Tel: 083-396 4994. SURFBOAD MINI MAL MASSAGE AT HOME 7' 4" Hawian wood vaneer, We come to your house. Thai Voodoo, best board in Phuket. Golf Stuff 2 hr 300 baht, oil 2 hr 400 Price 30, 000 baht. Tel: 087- baht. Tel: 080-051 0820. 881 7600.

FULL SET OF GOLF CLUBS Titanium driver w/ graph- ite shaft, 3 wood, 5 wood, driving iron, 3-9, pw, sw, all Tru Temper LEGAL & ACCOUNTING steel shafts, Faldo Hot SURF SHOP JEAB JUMPING SERVICE Blade putter, Nike bag. NAUTILUS CASTLES Company formation, Visa & 10,000 baht for the lot. Kata. Sell or rent surf, skim 8 models. For children’s par- Work permit, all monthly & an- Tel: 087-278 9908. Fax: and boogieboards. Tel: 089- ties. Tel: 081-893 9742. nual accounting. Reliable, eco- 076-273685. Email: 8749147. Website: www. Website: www.phuketjum nomical. Call Khun Mam. Tel: [email protected] phuketsurfing.com pingcastles.com 076-615814, 086-470 5809. 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 31 - February 6, 2009 Wheels & Motors

1,958 V.W BEETLE CHEVROLET OPTRA Saloon Cars BMW K1200R 1.6 black/white. A/C, CD-ra- 1.6 Estate, year 2005, 1 year Pickups ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 dio. Blue book and taxed. Great of top insurance, family car, looking car. 160,000 baht ono. only one owner (farang), excel- NISSAN NAVARA S.V. CAR TRADING Tel: 087-051 5831. Email: lent condition. 510,000 baht. Quality used car in Phuket for PICK UP sowhatsitallabout@hotmail. Contact Khun Porn at Tel: 2007 Make, full options, low sale/rent. Opposite new com 076-661572, 087-274- Honda showroom, Chao Fa mileage. Price 630,000 baht. 0680. Email: noegabriele@ Tel: 085-783 1890. Road. Tel: 081-693 1617. VOLVO 2.3 T hotmail.com 2006 with green book. Only Blue colour, very fast due to THE BEST LOOKING 2003. 130,000km. Perfect NISSAN 2000 MODEL condition. Runs great. 3.0L, 2,900km, full factory spec, upgraded computer. Only MISUBISHI LANCER Toyota Vigo Prerunner 11/ Full options, LPG, new engine, automatic, only one owner. immaculate. Price 695,000 625,000 baht. Excellent con- Auto gear, 99,000 baht, 2008. 6,000km, 1st class in- perfect car, powerful stereo. Price: 490,000 baht. Con- baht. Tel: 084-850 7170. dition w/ all service from power steering, no rust, CD surance, moving back to Only 75,000 baht. Tel: 085- tact for more details. Tel: Volvo. Contact. Tel: 081-091 player, new aircon, service Spain, price negotiable. Tel: 783 1890. 087-2709093. 7565. Email: vikas.malik record, new tyres. Tel: 084- 087-606 9756. Or email: FORD ASPIRE 184 1856. MERCEDES-BENZ 120,000 baht. Very good @courtyard.com [email protected] VITO condition, aircon, radio. Tel: 2006 HONDA CIVIC 1990 TOYOTA MITSUBISHI 2007, limousine, perfect con- 081-719 7015. Or email: CORONA 2006 TOYOTA VIGO [email protected] 1.8 I-VTEC STRADA 2005 dition, great for hotel or V.I.P. Excellent running condition. Full options. Tel: 085-783 Auto, full options, chrome 85,000km, manual gear, wheels, many extras, Female owner. Used daily. CD Player. Good condition, 1890. MAZDA MX5 1st class insurance. Aircon, Soft & hard top, driven daily, 35,000km, well maintained. runs great. 2.5L. Only one Asking 650,000 baht. Tel: 084- power steering, electric win- owner. 300,000 baht ono. MOVING QUICK SALE really fun car to drive. 650,000 dows. 105,000 baht (non-ne- Chevy Aveo. 520,000 baht, baht ono. Tel: 084-849 2804. 446 4492. Email: rabbit_ Must see!! Tel: 087-270 [email protected] gotiable). Tel: 076-381523, 9093. can finance 120,000 baht 084-006 8736. Or email: deposit. 12,000 baht per MAZDA 323 SALOON [email protected] Prerunner to sell. 58,000km, month. Honda Air Blade 1999, silver, alloy wheels, HONDA CITY ZX V- TOYOTA HILUX + TEC 2006 manual, 3.0cc diesel. Full op- 7,000km. Price 35,000 baht. full electrics, new CD radio, tions, DVD-MP3, rear parking YAMAHA NOUVO 31,000km, automatic, ABS, Tel: 089-534 6797. excellent condition, farang MITSUBISHI CEDIA sensors, front Para shock, etc. Motorbike: Nouvo elegance, air-bag, 2005/45 ZR, 16' mags, owner. Price 245,000 baht. VIRAGE Nice pickup in very good con- 3500km. 49k baht. Pick up: 1-year warranty. 495,000 Contact Peter. Tel: 087-279 2004, limited edition. Im- dition! 650,000 baht. Please Hilux great cond.150k baht. NISSAN TEANA 2.3 baht. Tel: 087-886 6766. 8286. maculate condition. Black. contact (Eng) 089-7256994, Tel: 085-156 9084. Email: JM Asking 450,000 baht (nego- [email protected] URGENT CAR SALE (Thai) 086-7453359. Email: tiable). Tel: 081-892 2248. jdelatorre@helmsbriscoe. TOYOTA YARIS Mazda Astina, year 1993, Email: rajbalaguru@yahoo. ISUZU DMAX 2008 com FOR SALE red, manual, looks perfect. Call com Brand new, bought for 735,000 Model 2006/2007. Kuna. Tel: 081-893 5105. baht. Selling for 595,000 baht. Blue, 25,000 km, VGC. 2000 ISUZU Less than 4,000km. Tel: 081- TOYOTA VIOS 1.5S 485,000 baht. 1993 PORSCHE ADVENTURE 271 3045. 1.5cc. Sporty. Full options, Tel: 081-788 8280 928GTS 150,000 km, reliable, good brown. Year 2004, 84,000km. condition. 330,000 baht obo. for sale. 2004, top model. (Eng), Described by the test driver NISSAN NV Price 830,000 baht. Tel: 081- Tel: 080-695 0692. Tel: 081-693 0079. Email: WINGROAD 089-971 8399 (Thai). at the Porsche dealer as the [email protected] 892 9592. best 928 in Thailand. 2.4 Silver, extra cab, factory NISSAN SENTRA 92 million baht. Serious inquir- canopy, auto. 3 years old, CD, BMW E39 523 I MITSUBISHI STRADA TRANSPORTATION 230,000km, good condition ies only. Tel: 089-472 4904. TV, 50,000 km. Farang owner YEAR 2004 120,000 baht. Tel: 086-064 2005 Fantastic cars for sale. Email: [email protected] leaving Phuket. Price 220,000 Very well maintained, used few 8265. Email: qrospidou@ 4-door, air-con, 50,000km, baht. Tel: 083-967 2213. 1985 Honda, new paint. hotmail.com manual, 2WD. 250,000 baht. times, 30,000 km. Price: 1.45 SLK MERCEDES 200 1978 Toyota, new parts. million baht. Possible payment Tel: 086-272 7636. Email: 1997, green. Perfect condi- MAZDA PICKUP 1991 Nissan. 75,000 baht over 4 years at 5% interest with [email protected] NISSAN SENTRA tion. 98,000km, full insur- 125,000km. Perfect condi- each 350,000 baht down payment 2000 ance. Asking 1.5 million baht. tion. 100,000 baht. Contact. and 48 installments of 27,500 CHEVROLET PICKUP Make offer. All cars farang New LPG, automatic, ste- Tel: 087-284 9690. Contact 2006 for more details. Tel: 087- owned, serviced, all come baht. Tel: 076-344818, 081- reo, aircon, looks perfect. for more details. Email: full Price 295,000 baht. Tel: 9757672. Email:eric.jehannin with one year insurance and 375 0016. Fax: 076-344057. Supercheap asking price of [email protected] 084-4413633. @neuf.fr tax paid. Tel: 076-396780, Contact for more details. only 99,000 baht. Tel: 089- 081-606 3002. Email: [email protected] 728 6752. Wheels & Motors

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MITSUBISHI 4WD CBR 400RR 4 x 4s 2.8L Motorbikes Beautiful silver CBR for sale Rentals A1 CAR RENTALS Silver, new tires, CD, engine with Green Book. 3 previous 2003 TOYOTA SPORT battery with warranty. Sale HONDA AIRBLADE owners. 95,000 baht o.n.o. 250,000 baht. Contact more Call or email for details. Tel: CRUISER Excellent – almost new – con- NEW VIOS detailos. Tel: 081-367 0991. 087-086 9821. Or email: 67,000 km. 3L automatic. 4x4. dition. 9,000km, recently ser- car for rent. Automatic, essentialtrader@btinternet. MANY factory extras. New viced, tax & insurance. Green 1,000 baht per day, tires and brakes in November MITSUBISHI 4WD book. Blue & white color. com 15,000 baht per month, 2.8L 08. Comfortable cloth interior, Asking 41,500 baht. Please maximum 1 month. Tel: Fully insured. 12,000 to perfect for tropical climate. Silver, new tires, CD, engine call: 086-270 5462. Email: HARLEY DAVIDSON 083-189 2143. Email: battery with warranty. Sale Road King, 2005 perfect con- 20,000 baht per month. Tel: Fantastic vehicle in excellent [email protected] [email protected] 089-831 4703. Email: condition! A steal at 380,000 250,000 baht. Tel: 081-367 dition. 850,000 baht. Tel: 0991. [email protected] baht o.b.o. Moving; must sell HONDA STEED 085-783 1890. CAR FOR RENT asap. Tel: 089-401 6852. 600ccm. Original condition, 2 Honda Civic for rent, Email: [email protected] ISUZU MU7, 4WD pipes with great sound. A real SUZUKI 1400 CC manual. 850 baht per day. Black, 4 months old, 2, 540km. beauty for sale! Just 155,000 GSX Tel: 089-666 6726. Email: Bicycles Price 950,000 baht. Tel: 087- baht. Includes number plate year 2005, 12,000km, black [email protected] RANGE ROVER '04 281 4024. 333! Tel: +66-81-894 5061. - red as new. Price 310,000 REDUCED 3.6 PROFESSIONAL Or send to email: baht. Tel: 086-9800023 RACING BICYCLE MILLION BAHT G-WAGON – FOR [email protected] (French, English). MINIBUS/JAZZ/VIOS SALE BY EXPAT "Merida road 850" 14 FOR RENT Shimano gears as new first 2004 model. Good condi- HONDA STEED 95' HONDA WAVE tion, 2.8L turbo diesel, auto- serious biker to see will buy at 400cc, very good condition, 125CC matic, 4WD, leather inte- 14,500 baht. It's less than half customised. Carefully main- taxed and insured until 2010. rior, and CD stereo. Full in- price new. Contact Dorn's tained. Sale 115,000 baht. Great condition. Green Book. surance, 490,000 baht. Tel: Place. Tel: 089-4741520, Tel: 083-396 4994. 23,000 baht ono. Tel: 080- 087-2786078. 076-260468. Or email: ops 695 5380. Contact email: @theestategroup.com [email protected] ‘06 TREK MADONE 5.2 CHEAP YAMAHA blue/ blue, excellent condition. TOYOTA FORTUNER Frame: OCLV 120 Carbon Still under warranty. Tel: 089- Big bike for sale. 750cc, HONDA CBR 150 R Aero 2006, silver, auto, diesel, full Short or long term. Price: 8662121. benzine, year 2001. Price One owner, good condition. options, 3.0, 90,000kms. Tel: 11,000-18,000 baht/month. - Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite, 60,000 baht. Tel: 083- Newly licensed with book. 086-167 4607. Tel: 081-538 8567. carbon 180 2143. 45,000 baht. Tel: 084-058 5460. Please send email to - Wheels: Bontrager Race Lite UNIQUE FORTUNER 2006 [email protected] CAR RENTAL - Shifters: Shimano Ultegra OPPORTUNITY AUTO Toyota Vios long term rent. STI, 10 speed Range Rover 2003. 4.5 HONDA CB 750 YAMAHA XV750 CC Price 14,000 baht per month. - Front & Rear Derailleur: litres, 101,065km, well Diesel, silver Lenso alloys, Looks good and runs well. Suzuki Jeep, powersteering, Shimano Ultegra maintained, Grey. Grey/ DVD, special reg no. Toyota Green book and photos avail. air con. Price 10,000 baht per green interior. Only 2.9 warranty plus immaculate. - Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace 110,000 baht ono. Tel: 087- month. Tel: 084-441 3633. million baht. Contact Khun 950,000 baht. Tel: 085-784 7800 Pedals. 0569. 077 9816. Or sent email: Chantra. Tel: 081-909 TOYOTA FORTUNER Tel: 086-945 0370. Or mail: [email protected] harald20 @hotmail.com 9707. FORD RANGER 4X4 2007, auto 4x4, full insurance, Hurricane, turbo. Full options, HARLEY DAVIDSON 3.0cc diesel, airbag, ABS. 2006 TOYOTA VIGO year 2004. Only 48,000km. 1. HD 2002 Sportster 1200 Rental for long term, 6 months Others prerunner for sale. 58,000km, 4-door, manual gear, sound for sale. 1998, 60,000km, cc. Twin plug, white color, 40,000 baht per month or 12 manual, 3.0cc diesel. Full op- system: 40,000 baht. Dark red wine colour, very good bike book. Sale 380,000 baht. months 35,000 baht per month. tions: DVD-MP3, rear parking blue. Excellent condition. condition. Green book – 2. HD 2004 Heritage classic Tel: 089-591 9998. Email: KIA K 2,700 MOBILE sensors, front Para shock, etc. 450,000 baht. Tel: 081- Phuket plate – motorbike is 1450 cc. Silver color, bike [email protected] HOME Nice pickup in very good condi- 8919461. in Patong for test ride. Price book. Sale 750,000 baht. Tel: New Kia Mobile Home. 2 tion. 650,000 baht. Please call to sell: 155,000 baht. Tel: 081-691 9346. Or email: TOYOTA AVANZA beds to sleep 4. Fully 089-725 6994 (Engl) or 086- VIGO 4WD 4X4 2005 086-834 7630. [email protected] 1,500CC AUTO equipped with bathroom, 745 3359 (Thai). Or email: G, manual, complete & top for rent. 18,000 baht per kitchen, 150 liter fresh wa- delatorre@helmsbriscoe. condition, extras, service YAMAHA NOUVO month; 5,500 baht per week. ter tank, 2 aircons, 220 com book. Price: 560,000 baht. HONDA PHANTOM ELEGANCE& MIO Tel: 089-700 4094. Contact SHOPPER Amp/h battery capacity, Tel: 087-294 5737. Mio, 8,000km at 32,000 for more details at. Email: solar panels (160 watt), LAND ROVER 9 years old, 22,000km. Very baht. Nouvo Elegance, [email protected] etc. Please contact us for DEFENDER TDI SUZUKI CARIBIAN good condition. Price 50,000 5,000km at 48,000 baht. more details and pictures. pick-up. 90,000 kms, aircon. Economical red Jeep, good baht. And also Honda Wave, Both in excellent condition. CAR RENTAL 1,850,000 baht. Tel: 081- 480,000 baht. Tel: 081-814 condition, 1 year registration, Honda Click for sale. Contact Contact more details. Tel: 10,000-20,000 baht per 894 6506. Or email us at 6482. Please sent email to aircon. 100,000 baht. Tel: more details. Tel: 081-294 081-363 0543. Or email: month, full insurance. Tel: [email protected] [email protected] 076-319457. 5441. [email protected] 089-472 7304. 48 PHUKET GAZETTE January 31 - February 6, 2009

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