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‘THEY PROBABLY DIRECTLY INGESTED A POISON FROM SEAFOOD, MUSHROOMS OR EVEN CHEMICALS’ Canadian sisters dead on Phi Phi after ‘poisoning’ Police searching for man seen Gloving up for turtles on CCTV footage carrying the women into their hotel room By Kritsada Mueanhawong

AUTHORITIES in Krabi suspect food poisoning as the most likely cause of death of Canadian sisters Noemi and Audrey Belanger, whose bodies were discovered on June 15 by a maid at a resort on Phi Phi Island. Krabi Provincial Police Commander Chamroon Ruenrom, who inspected the sisters’ shared hotel room at the Phi Phi Palm Resi- dence resort, said there were no signs of foul play. “I went to the investigation scene myself. There were no signs of violence and their belongings were there in the room. We be- lieve food poisoning is the cause of death, but we have yet to A WORLD Boxing Organization title fight will take identify what kind of food [the women ate],” said Gen Chamroon. place at Nai Yang Beach next month to raise funds for sea turtle preservation projects in Phuket and “We recovered more than 20 different medicines from the room, other provinces along the Andaman coast. which will be kept as evidence,” he added. The bodies of the sisters, both in their 20s, were initially sent to Full story on Page 6 the Institute of Forensic Medicine (IFM) at Police General Hospi- tal in Bangkok for postmortem examination. IFM Commander Somboon Tantrakul said the bodies were to Student tragedy sends be transferred at the request of the Canadian Embassy to the Ramathibodi Hospital, a government teaching hospital in Bangkok. shockwaves worldwide Krabi Governor Prasit Osathanont on Monday morning held a The tragic news of the drowning of an American meeting to discuss the implications of the incident. Among the exchange student in the waters off Patong Beach attendees were Krabi Police Commander Chamroon and Krabi last week has sent ripples through media agencies Hospital Director Komgrip Phukrittayakamee. around the world. The death of Joshua Shane is Gov Prasit stated that the incident was extremely sensitive; another reminder of the need for tourists to be edu- Krabi’s tourist industry would suffer if false reporting were to cated about the dangers of the rip currents that flow spread, he said. Out on bail after false rape away from Phuket’s beaches. Continued on Page 2 allegation. Full story on page 3 Full story on Page 5 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 23 - 29, 2012 Aussie on bail after

Technology Live wire: Make your false report of rape Windows legal or pay the price. Page 14 AUSTRALIAN Stevie Rochelle Bamford was convicted and sen- tenced for perverting the course Health of justice after falsely reporting Mosquitoes suck: A being raped in Patong on June 10. Phuket dengue fever Sentenced to a 15-day custodial sentence, Ms Bamford was granted update. Page 16 bail and won the right to appeal the sentence. Food According to the court report, Ms Bamford was sentenced to Dewa offers a romantic one month in prison, but given her Friday for meat lovers age and that she had confessed, and lovers. Page 18 the sentence was halved. Bail was set at 40,000 baht. In her report to Patong Police, Education 21-year-old Ms Bamford claimed How to choose the she was attacked by three men while taking a tuk-tuk back to her school that’s right for hotel at about 2am. your children. Page 21 However, CCTV footage taken at the end of Soi Bangla shows Ms Bamford leaving the area on a Property motorbike taxi at about 3am on Ms Bamford confessed to lying to police after staying out late in Patong Sansiri launch their Sunday, June 10. and then arguing with her boyfriend. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong fourth condominium “The Australian confessed to Ms Bamford to her room was had already damaged Phuket’s the police that she had lied about questioned by Patong Police. tourism image. project. Page 29 being raped,” Patong Police Su- He explained that he escorted Meanwhile, Ms Bamford is at perintendent Sermphan Sirikong her to her room so she could get liberty and staying in Phuket Sport told the Gazette. money to pay him. While she got awaiting the Appeals Court ruling. “Her motive is unclear but it the money, he noticed that bro- Phuket Immigration is prepar- Boxing: In the fight of appears she and her boyfriend had ken items were scattered around ing documentation required to the century it’s the sport an argument that night,” Col the room. deport the young Aussie if the rul- that loses. Page 47 Sermphan said. Col Sermphan expressed his ing is upheld. The motorbike driver who took concern that this “false report” – Atchaa Khamlo Runaway school girl ‘Nong Fah’ Policeman caught in the ‘line of ire’ A CHALONG policeman is recov- ing in the direction of the entrance. not home yet but safe and well ering in Vachira Phuket Hospital Sgt Maj Nikom, who was stand- Nuengruthai Suansan the mother band and I are so relieved that after being shot last Tuesday ing there, was hit,” said Col of the missing daughter Mullika Nong Fah finally contacted us af- morning at a live music bar near Boonlert. “Nong Fah” Suansan told the Ga- ter hearing the news of her Chalong Circle. Police are search- The five men then got into a zette on Wednesday that her daugh- disappearance. She said she is safe ing for four suspects still at large. car and headed off toward Karon. ter had finally made contact. with a girlfriend in another prov- The victim, Snr Sgt Maj Nikom When police came across the Nong Fah, who disappeared on ince, but she did not say where.” Jeenyuen, received shotgun car in Karon it contained only one June 8, was last seen on CCTV “She has not yet said when she wounds to the neck, chest, stom- suspect, 28-year-old Suppanet getting off the bus at Muslim will come back home. We’ll let her ach and arm. He was rushed to Entrance to Saraphanpleng, where Sukkaew of Surat Thani. He was Wittaya Phuket School in Koh decide that. At least now I know Bangkok Hospital Phuket for the shooting took place. promptly arrested. Kaew. She failed to show up for she is safe,” she said. emergency treatment. came angry when the band re- Police are searching for the oth- classes and was not seen again. Mr Somsak describes his Following removal of the shot- fused to play a song they ers, one of whom they have Somsak Suansan, Nong Fah’s daughter as a quiet girl who en- gun pellets, Sgt Maj Nikom was requested. named as Wutthichai Songsri, 33, father said, “At 9am a teacher joys reading. transferred to Vachira Hospital. Lt Col Boonlert Onklang of from Trang. He is currently on called us and told us she didn’t “She never slept over anywhere The shooting occurred at the Chalong Police said the group then bail pending a murder investiga- turn up for her first class. We else. When she came home, she Saraphanpleng Bar, a live music went to their car and returned with tion in that province. were worried about her and feared usually did her homework and venue on Patak Road, about 300 firearms, the exact number and Police have charged Mr she might have been kidnapped.” read books. She never went out, meters from Chalong Circle. types of which are unknown. Suppanet and Mr Wutthichai with After receiving the phone call except when going with us.” Witnesses said that at about “They pointed their weapons attempted murder. Mrs Nuengruthai said, “My hus- – Chutharat Plerin 1:45am, a group of five men be- into the air and fired before shoot- – Atchaa Khamlo June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3

Phuket City top cop transferred ‘Ocean View 16’ to face charges in graft probe THE Public Sector Anti-Corrup- tion Commission (PACC) will rec- ommend that legal charges be pressed against 16 current and former Phuket officials, all alleged to have conspired to encroach on state forest land high in the Ka- mala Hills north of Patong Beach. PACC Secretary-General Patong Police chief Col Sermphan Sirikong has been named as Col Dusadee Arayawuth on Monday Chote’s replacement. led his team and members of the media to the disputed site, which PHUKET City Police Superinten- covers over 200 rai. dent Chote Chitchai has been Parts of the expanse afford transferred to Takua Thung Po- impressive views overlooking lice Station in Phang Nga prov- Patong Bay to the south, but the ince, just north of Phuket. area is accessible only by a dirt The transfer comes after Col road that runs off the main road Chote was temporarily suspended to Kathu Waterfall, in Kathu. from duty on May 5 following al- At the entrance to the site, the legations of underage staff PACC team pointed out a wooden working in Phuket Town clubs welcome sign heralding their ar- and entertainment venues. rival at what apparently was Phuket City Police Acting Su- intended to become the “Honey perintendent Sakchai Limcharoen Green View Resort”. also confirmed to the Gazette on Nearby they noticed a large, June 15 that Col Sermphan unoccupied house still under con- Some of the land offers breath-taking views of Patong Bay. Inset: PACC Secretary-General Dusadee Arayawuth. Sirikong, who took up the post of struction and an excavator. The of the former Interior Ministry plot “owners” was approved by the gally issued SorKor 1 papers.” Patong Police Superintendent on PACC team noted that the land had Permanent Secretary, the PACC former vice governor and seven SorKor 1 papers bestow a right April 10, has been named as a small watercourse running team said. officers from related agencies. to use the land; their issuance is a Col Chote’s replacement. through it, proving it was a wa- Investigators said a Chanote for A PACC press release named 16 common first step in the process “The order is effective from tershed area. the 48-rai plot was issued to the officers from a variety of govern- of obtaining title deeds – legally today [June 15]. However, I have The PACC investigators told the well-connected relative based on ment agencies deemed responsible or otherwise. yet to be informed when Col media that 20 Chanote title deed a report issued by the Phuket Land for abusing their positions in the “SorKor 1 land has to have been Sermphan will be in post as Phuket applications had been received for Office survey team, which noted case. Among those listed are of- used by the holder for some eco- City Police’s new commander,” plots in the area, of which seven that the area was used as a fruit ficers of the Phuket Land Office, nomic benefit, but the land here is said Col Sakchai. Chanote titles had already been is- plantation interspersed among Kathu District Office and Forestry part of a forest preserve and wa- “When that happens, I will re- sued based on SorKor 1 papers. natural vegetation. Department. tershed… From our investigation, vert to the position of Phuket Among the Chanote holders were However, the PACC team de- The PACC will petition the Land the issuance of SorKor 1 papers Provincial Police Deputy Com- a retired former Phuket Vice Gov- termined that the plot was on Department to revoke the deeds, appears to have been illegal,” Col mander,” he added. ernor (three plots), a relative of a virgin forest land and concluded as it does not have the authority to Dusadee said. Col Jirapat Phochanaphan, former Interior Ministry Permanent that the survey report was im- order such a revocation on its own. “The PACC will ask the Depart- chief of Samran Rat Police Sta- Secretary (one plot), and three properly issued. On this, the PACC After the site inspection, Col ment of Special Investigation to tion in Bangkok, will take over the other individuals (one plot each). recommended that legal action be Dusadee told members of the pursue this matter as a special of position of Patong Police Super- The retired former Phuket Vice taken. press, “We came here because we encroachment on protected forest intendent. Governor, a Phuket native, bought The investigators also found that wanted to see with our own eyes land,” he said. – Chutharat Plerin one of the plots from the relative the Chanote issued to one of the whether or not the land was le- – Phuket Gazette Man beaten, left for dead at garbage tip POLICE are investigating an at- tack that left a man with severe head injuries at a garbage tip be- fore dawn on June 13. The police were notified of the man’s condition by a passer-by who noticed him, unconscious and bleeding profusely from the head, next to a collection of garbage cans on a dark stretch of Soi Khanom Jeen Factory in Rescue workers attend to the man Srisoonthorn Village 2, Thalang. at the scene. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar The man suffered from a large fying him as 31-year-old Wichai open wound to the top of his skull Thumwong, listed as a resident of and his face was badly swollen, Baan Muang District, Sakon possibly indicating a brain hem- Nakhon province. orrhage, said one Kusoldharm Initial questioning of local resi- Foundation rescue worker who dents failed to find any witnesses arrived at the scene. to the attack or people who knew Kusoldharm workers rushed the victim. the man to Thalang Hospital, However, witnesses said four where staff quickly had him trans- youths on two motorcycles were ferred to Mission Hospital, north seen speeding out of the soi where of Phuket Town. the attack took place shortly be- Thalang Police officers found fore Mr Wichai was found. official papers on the man identi- – Thawit Bilabdullar 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 23 - 29, 2012 Chainsaw takes cut Food poisoning suspected out of drug problem in Phi Phi hotel deaths POLICE wielding chainsaws took a cut out of the drug-supply in From page 1 Phuket on June 13, bringing down “We have to ensure that the in- several enormous kratom trees on formation disseminated [by the Luang Poh Road. various departments and organi- Despite kratom trees being na- zations] is accurate and consistent. tive to Southeast Asia, their leaves “The Canadian Embassy was have been considered a controlled notified and their staff have arrived substance, in the same category on Phi Phi to collect the facts sur- as cannabis, since promulgation of rounding the case,” he added. the Kratom Act in 1943. The law Dr Komgrip said, “We have ex- made planting the tree illegal and amined the two bodies and we are ordered all existing tress cut sure that they both died of the down. same cause. We believe food poi- Officers from the Phuket Crime soning is the cause of death.” Suppression Division, led by Pol Evidence at the scene suggests Maj Roongsak Maichandee, in- that whatever killed the sisters had spected the site in Talad Yai, CHAINSAW MASSACRE: Police cut a rapid and simultaneous onset on The two sisters being taken from the hotel. Health authorities are now Phuket Town. The raid followed down several large ‘kratom’ trees both, as neither were apparently attempting to identify the cause of death. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong reports from local residents that in Phuket Town. able to call for help. dispatched a team to check shops, Isabelle Soucy, a high school there were “many kratom trees” “Both bodies had skin lesions restaurants and communities on art teacher who taught both girls, in the area, located in the heart of trees’ leaves from being used as a and blue fingernails and toenails. Phi Phi Island to gather more told the Montreal Gazette that resi- the town near the Phuket Provin- drug,” Maj Roongsak said. Both presented evidence of vom- environmental evidence. dents in the sisters’ hometown of cial Commerce Offices. The community reported to the iting and defecation before death.” “There are many possible Pohénégamook, Quebec, were “We found four enormous police the several “youngsters”, “Our initial examination identi- causes of death, so we need to do badly shaken by the deaths. The kratom trees. We believe each one both from the local community fied that they bled from the gums, more investigation,” he said. Belanger family, which includes an is at least 10 years old,” Maj and elsewhere, came to the area mouth and nose and had black It was possible the young older sister, is well known and well Roongsak said. to collect the leaves to make a con- tongues,” Dr Komgrip revealed. women may have inadvertently loved in the small town, she said. “We cut them down and moved coction known as “4 x 100”. “It is probable that they directly eaten food tainted with pesticide, “They were very engaged, them to the CSD Phuket office. The concoction – a combina- ingested a poison contained in sea- Dr Chakrarat added. social girls, really good girls. This So far nobody has come forward tion of kratom leaf extract, cough food, poisonous mushrooms or So far, he said, it was not clear really touches everyone here so as the owner of the trees,” he syrup, cola and ice – is well- even chemicals. However, staff at which shops or restaurants the deeply,” Ms Soucy said. explained. known throughout Southern Krabi Hospital could not verify the women went to during their stay “I don’t understand what hap- “After today’s inspection, the Thailand, where reports of its ex- cause of death,” the doctor added. on the island. pened. It seems from the television officers cut down all the kratom istence go back to 2004. Dr Chakrarat Pittayawong- The sisters had visited both news that the hotel they were stay- trees in the area to prevent the – Kritsada Mueanhawong anon, from the Department of Chiang Mai and Phuket before ing at was a nice hotel, not a Disease Control’s Bureau of arriving on Phi Phi Island on dump. I don’t understand – if they Epidemiology in Bangkok, said June 12, he said. were sick, why they didn’t ask for Phuket Prison dubbed ‘white’ the deaths appeared similar to Tourism Authority of Thailand help? They are girls who know cases of an American and a Nor- (TAT) Krabi office director how to look after themselves, they wegian who died four years ago Wiyada Srirangkul said the deaths can speak French and English… on Phi Phi. Other tourists had had not had an immediate effect I just don’t understand why it hap- died under similar circumstances on Krabi’s tourism industry, but pened so fast and why nobody else in Chiang Mai. admitted she was worried about was sick at the hotel,” she said. “The causes of those deaths the future. News of the deaths was widely were not confirmed, most likely “I hope we can ascertain the reported in the North American due to the delay in evidence exact cause of death soon. Then media, with Canadian news out- collection,” he added. we can solve any problems and lets particularly interested in The Bureau of Epidemiology restore confidence,” she added. following up on the investigation.

Inmates at Phuket Prison stand ready for their daily exercise as part of Bus station ‘bomb’ bag false alarm the ‘White Prison’ anti-drug campaign. Photo: Orawin Narabal PHUKET City Police responding PHUKET Provincial Prison has ing drug use and trade in Thai pris- to a report of an unattended suit- been declared a ‘White Prison’, ons – “and to protect [sic] prison case at the new Phuket bus ter- with no cell phones and no drugs officers from getting involved in minal on June 13 considered the to be found within its walls. drugs”, Mr Rapin explained. threat serious enough to call in the The news follows six months “We currently have 1, 845 pris- bomb squad. of inmates, wardens and the oners, of whom 1,562, or 84 per Phuket City Police Deputy Su- prison grounds being searched. cent, were convicted of drug- perintendent Jamroon Plaiduang, The searches failed to turn up any related crimes. and bomb-disposal officers from drugs or mobile phones, prison “That number shows us that both Phuket and Thung Song Dis- chief Rapin Nichanon announced drugs remain a serious problem trict in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, on June 13. in our society, therefore we have arrived at the scene at about 9pm. The sustained campaign of set up defensive measures to pre- After suiting up and taking full searches follows a policy instituted vent drug problems among both bomb-protection measures, Ex- by Corrections Department Direc- our prisoners and officers,” he plosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tor-General Pol Col Suchart said. officers discovered that the bag Wongananchai, aimed at eliminat- – Orawin Narabal contained only women’s clothing. Local resident Sumpas Sungsin discovered the suspect piece of luggage while conducting his neighborhood watch patrol. Mr Sumpas told police that he observed a woman placing the suitcase at the scene at 8pm and Having declared the scene safe, the bomb-disposal officer displays the later leaving the terminal on a contents of the suitcase. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong motorcycle. After waiting for an hour for “The police were afraid that the We’ll take it to the station and re- her to return, he decided to report suitcase might contain a bomb or turn it to the owner when she the unattended bag to the village other weapons. Luckily, we found contacts us,” said Col Jamroon. headman and police. only lady’s clothes and shoes. – Kritsada Mueanhawong June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Drowning puts Phuket in spotlight TWENTY-ONE year old Joshua Shane arrived in Thailand on May 25, in the company of 20 other Rip current safety tips students from Arizona State Uni- versity (ASU), to take part in a A rip current is a strong channel of water flowing summer study abroad project en- seaward from near the shore. titled “Urban Sustainability and Planning in Thailand”. HOW TO SPOT A RIP CURRENT: The group, which had also • Look for the “seam” where waves are drawn together planned to visit Bangkok and Chang Mai, before flying back to • Look for a channel of churning, choppy water the USA on June 19, were staying • Look for a steady line of sea foam or debris in Patong. • Look for different colored water beyond the surf zone At about 10pm on the evening • Look for a break in the incoming wave pattern as waves of Tuesday, June 12, Mr Shane and three friends decided to go for roll into shore a night time swim in the sea at the • Be aware that even if you don’t start swimming near a front of the resort they were stay- rip, you will naturally be pulled by the water in that direction ing at. Shane’s three friends returned to the shore safely, but HOW TO ESCAPE A RIP CURRENT: were unable to find him. An alarm was immediately • Don’t panic. Rip currents or undertows around Phuket raised and a search was initiated are rarely strong enough to pull a person underwater by a Marine Police team. Unfor- • Conserve your energy. Most swimmers who die after tunately, the night’s search was being caught in a rip current die due to exhaustion unsuccessful and eventually post- Joshua Shane’s body was recovered off Patong Beach, 200 meters from • Don’t swim directly against the rip current poned until first light the next day. where he entered the water. Photo: Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai The search continued, but was • Swim parallel to the rip current, because they are called off at 1pm as rescuers came Patong Hospital, and later identified beachfront, none noticed red flags usually very narrow and easier to escape this way to the conclusion that, given the by multiple people asscociated flying in darkness to indicate the • Swim towards a place where the waves are breaking, rough sea conditions, the length with the Arizona State University dangerous conditions. because generally floating objects (you) are transported of time and eye-witness accounts research team. Sources told the Gazette that back towards shore of Mr Shane’s disappearance, the Despite an almost positive iden- the students received no warning operation was no longer a rescue tification, Phuket Police have asked of the dangers of swimming at mission. the Central Institute of Forensic island beaches during their stay. Soon after, AZCentral.com’s Science in Bangkok to conduct However, the Gazette on June 15 news website broke the news that DNA tests to confirm that the body received an email from Arizona State Mr Shane’s parents had been in- recovered is that of Mr Shane. University spokeswoman Julie formed that their son was missing, “Although people close to Mr Newberg that read: “In response to presumed drowned. Shane have already positively iden- reports concerning the tragic On June 14, a body was discov- tified the body as his, the only way drowning death of Arizona State ered in the water off Patong Beach we can release it without the rela- University student Joshua Shane, near Loma Park, about 200 meters tives travelling to Thailand is by media reports citing sources that from where Mr Shane went miss- conducting DNA tests and com- stated that university students were ing some 40 hours earlier. paring the results with samples not warned of dangerous swimming Mr Shane’s body was first provided by relatives,” Capt Jirasak conditions off the beach of Patong, spotted by an Australian tourist Boonsang of the Patong Police told Thailand are incorrect. riding a rented jet-ski about 300m the Gazette. “Students participating in the off the north end of Patong Beach A classmate, who wished to study abroad program in Thailand [see Letters to the Editor]. remain anonymous, explained that did receive repeated warnings The tourist reported the dreadful the students who had gone from their program leaders and discovery to a jet-ski operator and swimming had felt emboldened local authorities not to swim in the a lifeguard, who together went into when they noticed a sign water at Patong Beach, which the surf and recovered the body. indicating a “swimming area”. In poses significant dangers because The body was transported to the visual cacophony of the Patong of strong rip tides [currents].” EscapingEscaping aa riprip currentcurrent

Image by Surf Life Saving Australia, which provides beach safety resources at www.beachsafe.org.au 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 23 - 29, 2012 One killed as pickup slams into Heroines’ Monument POLICE believe that the driver of a pickup who lookers when police and Phuket Kusoldharm died after slamming his vehicle into the Hero- Foundation workers arrived. ines’ Monument before dawn yesterday fell Mr Somyot, a civil defense volunteer, was asleep at the wheel. given oxygen and emergency treatment at the Thalang Police were notified of the accident scene, but was pronounced dead on arrival at at the roundabout just before 4am last Sunday. Thalang Hospital. Arriving at the scene, they found the wreck- According to witnesses, Mr Somyot’s age of a black Mitsubishi pickup against a pickup was travelling at a high speed along roadside billboard. Thepkrasattri Road southbound when it hit the The driver, 42-year-old Somyot Piwsalap, hard, concrete base of the monument. De- was thrown from the truck and was found ly- flected to the left, the vehicle rolled three times After rolling three times, the vehicle came ing unconscious on the pavement with multiple and took out a roadside safety railing before to rest below a sign promoting a merit- wounds. finally coming to rest against the billboard. making ceremony next weekend. Photo: Mayor Somjai retains her post. He was surrounded by a large crowd of on- – Thavit Bilabdullar Thavit Bilabdullar. Voters re-elect Somjai as Phuket Gov Tri enters ring to save turtles City Mayor A WORLD Boxing Organization Marine Biological Center (PMBC). THE preliminary vote count in last (WBO) title fight will take place Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, Sunday’s Phuket City Municipal- at Nai Yang Beach next month to who heads the PMBC’s Marine ity elections shows that Somjai raise funds for sea turtle preser- Endangered Species Unit, said, Suwansupana has been re-elected vation projects in Phuket and other “According to research, the reduc- as Phuket City Mayor, recieving Andaman coast provinces. tion in the sea turtle population and 11,477votes of the 15,786 voters At a press conference at the subsequent decrease in nesting who showed up at the polls. Royal Phuket City Hotel on June activity is caused primarily by Ms Somjai, the only candidate 15, Phuket Governor Tri commercial fishing practices.” in the election for Phuket City Augkaradacha, Government Traditionally, from 5,000 to Mayor, received 35 per cent of the Spokesman Prompong Nopparit 10,000 sea turtles nested at sites total number of votes available in and other dignitaries announced on Andaman beaches. That num- the electorate. the five-bout card that will take ber has now dwindled to just a few Sunday marked the start of her place in Sakoo on July 6. hundred. The trend indicates that third successive term as Phuket The two-hour event will be tele- sea turtles, many species of which City Mayor. vised nationally on Thai TV are already listed as ‘highly endan- Ms Somjai’s Khon Noom Channel 7 starting at 3pm. gered’, could be on the way to (Young Turks) party won 21 seats The main event will pit re- total extinction in local waters. on the Phuket City Council. nowned Thai boxer Pungluang The PMBC plans to use the pro- The Khon Roon Mai 2555 (New Sor Singyu (41-1-0) in a WBO Prompong Nopparit (left) and Governor Tri Augkaradacha ready to (support) ceeds it receives from the event Generation 2012) party, led by Oriental Bantamweight (118lb) title the rumble on behalf of the sea turtles on July 6. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo to expand its satellite tracking former Phuket City councilor defense against Filipino journey- project, in which microchips are a somewhat inconsistent per- to raise 3 million baht. Admission, Phairoj Ruamphunpong, won man Rey Migreno (16-20-3). affixed to the turtles’ shells as a former who is capable of bouncing however, is free. three seats, all in Ward 1. It will not be the first time the way of tracking their movements. back from defeat, he said. Proceeds from the event are to In accordance with the Elec- two have squared off in the ring: “Through this we will gain use- The event, to be held on a spe- go to several organizations run- tion Act,the Phuket Election Pungluang Sor Singyu (real name ful information to aid our cially-constructed ring at Nai Yang ning sea turtle preservation Commission now must forward Panya Utok) easily defeated the preservation project,” he said. Beach between 3-5pm, is expected projects, including the Phuket the preliminary results to the Elec- Filipino in a unanimous decision “We have one 60-year-old fe- tion Commission of Thailand’s the last time they fought, which Undercard male turtle named Mae Sri Nuan head office in Bangkok for con- was just last month in Nakhon who has been wearing a chip for firmation before Ms Somjai and Ratchasima. Kwanchai 13 Coins Express v Phaitong Seuangsima (112lb) around three months now. We the other winners in the election Phuket Gazette boxing con- Bualuang Kiattisombat v Singthong Kor Sonthong (126lb) want to implant more turtles with can be installed as mayor and tributor Scott Mallon said the Buangen Kiattisombat v Nongbua Mor Burapha (112lb) chips, at a cost of about 5,500 councilors, respectively. result should not be taken as a Buakaew Kiattisombat v Napaphon Superchamp (105lb) baht per turtle,” he said. – Kritsada Mueanhawong foregone conclusion; Migreno is – Atchaa Khamlo Phuket Island: Lord of the flies THE Phuket Chamber of Com- merce on June 15, voiced its con- cern over the increasing number of flies swarming across the is- land, which the chamber fears could affect tourism. “We have received complaints from residents about the rising number of flies spreading across the island,” said Deputy Secretary General of Phuket Chamber of Commerce Charan Sangsarn at the meeting held at the Phuket of- fice of the National Economics and Social Development Board. “If we don’t find a solution to the problem, it could have serious ramifications for tourism,” he President Paiboon suspects the landfill is to blame for the increase in added. flies. Photos: Landfill: Gazette file. Fly: Mark Span Phuket Public Health Office issue that Phuket is facing,” sug- contributing to the the large num- Chief Dr Sak Tanchaikul gested Phuket Provincial ber of flies,” he continued. acknowledged the importance of Administration Organization Sommai Prijasilpa, who chaired the issue and promised to contact (OrBorJor) President Paiboon the meeting, said that all related related organizations to identify the Upatising. organizations would be invited to source of the problem, as well as “We have so much garbage that the next meeting on the topic in a solution. the incinerator cannot dispose of hopes of finding the fastest way “The main source of the prob- it all, so we’ve had to bury a por- to put an end to the issue. lem might come from the garbage tion of it. Maybe the landfill is – Kritsada Mueanhawong June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Epidemic disease control drill at Phuket International Airport PHUKET Provincial Health Office, assisted are alerted and told to rendezvous at the by three airline companies, carried out an quarantine reception area. Dressed in full exercise last Thursday, aimed at prevent- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), these ing a serious infectious disease spreading key medical staff are responsible for screen- among passengers on board an aircraft and ing, not only the sick passenger, but then infecting the island population. everyone disembarking from the aircraft. The drill took place in and around Phuket Deputy Phuket Provincial Chief Medical International Airport’s multipurpose build- Officer, Dr Wiwat Seetamanotch, outlined ing. Personnel and equipment from Business the reception protocol “When the plane Air, Thai Airways and Air Asia Airlines lands, all passengers are ordered to stay in played a part in the exercise to test the Public their seats until medical staff have evacu- Health Emergency of International Concern ated the patient.” (PHEIC) plan. “Once the potentially infectious traveler The scenario begins with the fictitious has been removed from the aircraft, the crew country of ‘Neverland’ reporting an and remaining passengers are escorted to outbreak of a generic strain of bird flu virus. the quarantine area for physical examination.” Nearly a month after the warning was “If their results are normal they’re issued, Phuket air traffic control receives allowed to leave the containment site.” Health officials practise the evacuation of a contagious passenger. Photo: Orawin Nabal an emergency message from a ‘Neverfly “However,” he stressed, “they must report Airlines’ plane approaching Phuket. International Airport in 30 minutes at 10am. Airport authorities react to the threat by periodically, in person, to the Surveillance and In the exercise scenario, a 45-year-old Even before landing at Phuket, flight implementing the contagion containment Rapid Response Team (SRRT) of the female passenger aboard the flight starts to attendants follow protocols to minimize the plan, which involves setting up of a Provincial Public Health Office until the end exhibit symptoms of an infectious disease. risk to other passengers. The sick traveler reception area and mustering key staff to of the virus incubation period.” She has a temperature of 38.9 degrees Cel- is supplied with a hygiene mask and isolated help maintain the integrity of the cordoned- “Anyone getting off the aircraft suspected sius, has rapid, shallow breathing and is from other passengers. At the same time off quarantine reception area. of carrying an infectious disease will auto- coughing. the aircraft pilot informs Phuket air traffic Once the operation has begun, doctors matically be transferred to Vachira Phuket The flight is due to arrive at Phuket control of the situation. and medical staff from hospitals in Phuket Hospital for medical treatment,” he added. Phuket Light Rail: First stop at feasibility studies THE Office of Transport and Traf- fic Policy and Planning (OTP) will ignore all feasibility studies con- ducted by companies that have expressed interest in developing a light-rail system in Phuket. The news was delivered by Kobkul Motana, the assistant director of the Bureau of Regional Transport and Traffic Promotion under of the Ministry of Transport’s OTP department, on Friday, June 15. At a meeting attended by Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha, Ms Kobkul said that, according to Thai law, only the Thai government could con- Kobkul Motana told the governor duct such studies. that only the government could Whether or not this was ex- conduct the feasibility study. plained to the companies that have already conducted their feasibility of the potential environmental studies was not elaborated on. impact. The study should not take However, Ms Kobkul added, more than one year to complete “The Cabinet is now considering and the budget for the study amending the act to allow private should be available by fiscal companies to conduct this type of 2014,” she added. study.” Switching topics to the pro- A similar study in Phuket that posed rail link between Phuket and focused on developing a bus rapid Surat Thani, Ms Kobkul explained transport system, was carried out that a provisional budget of 124.6 in 2006, but deemed inappropri- million baht to carry out a feasi- ate at the time. bility study for that project had “Now things have changed, already been approved by the such as the increasing volume of mobile Cabinet meeting in Phuket tourists. We have, therefore, been in March. asked to reassess the viability of a “I believe the study will begin light-rail system that would run at the end of the year and should from Phuket International Airport be completed within about 14 to Chalong Circle,” Ms Kobkul months. Our tentative idea is to explained. link the new railroad with the con- “I will request that the Ministry vention center [in Mai Khao] and of Transport set a budget of 30 to Phuket Airport, as well as Phuket 40 million baht to carry out the Town,” she said. study, which will include a review – Kritsada Mueanhawong 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 23 - 29, 2012 Phuket needs to clean up its act PHUKET Vice Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has given local officials until June 30 to at least draw up action plans to address key problems affecting the island. Speaking at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on June 14, V/Gov Chamroen listed several key is- sues, including trash, roadside Illegal but can still be seen at major billboards, flower vendors at traf- intersections. Photo: Gazette file fic lights and the long tailbacks at Every blood donor is a hero, say the Koh Kaew. World Health Organization. Photo: Phuket Red Cross TRASH Vehicles parked and double parked by the food vendor stands cause substancial tailbacks on Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew. Photo: Mark Dee Phuket marks “Main roads are surrounded by trash. This is especially obvious when examining median strips,” World Blood V/Gov Chamroen said. He asked everyone to notify the Tah Chat Chai checkpoint was also Donor Day police if they witnessed anyone criticized. Photo: Phuket Police THE Phuket Red Cross last week- throwing trash onto median strips. end stepped up its donation drive “The trash clogs up drainage as part of the World Health Orga- ditches, which causes the roads nization (WHO) “World Blood to flood during heavy rains,” he Donor Day” campaign. pointed out. Hundreds of donors turned out The vice governor also asked at the Phuket Regional Blood Cen- that trees and grass along the main ter (RBC), operated by the Phuket roads be better maintained in or- Red Cross, on June 14 to mark der to create a better impression the WHO international day, ob- for passers-by. served around the world. Billboards are to be targetted in the V/Gov Chamroen is concerned that residents are lazy when it comes to In line with this year’s WHO BILLBOARDS clean up. Photo Mark Dee trash, especially along roads and at junctions. Photo: Gazette file campaign slogan “Every blood donor is a hero”, Governor Tri Billboards also made the vice stopped from working at street Phuket when arriving by land. always filled with parked cars,” Augkaradacha assisted in handing governor’s ‘Phuket cleanup’ list. intersections. They cause too He used the substandard he said. out certificates of merit to long- “Many advertising signs along many problems and negatively af- condition of the restrooms there “People are usually parking term blood donors marking 48th, main roads look untidy and im- fect Phuket’s image,” he said. as an example of why related their cars in the lane to buy food 60th, 72th and 84th donations by properly zoned,” he stated. He pointed out that one such agencies needed to better and other things, but the lane re- Phuket residents, both Thai and Local organizations, including vendor was struck by a car and coordinate work efforts and not ally should be available for moving foreign. the Phuket Highway Department, killed while selling garlands. continue in the “not our job” traffic,” he explained. Donors were also treated to were encouraged to check “The police must arrest them mindset that allows a wide range V/Gov Chamroen pointed out free medical checkups and free whether or not the billboard own- for illegal sales,” he added. of tourism-damaging problems to that police used to issue fines to souvenir t-shirts. ers had been properly taxed. persist. people who parked their cars ille- “We, the Phuket Red Cross and “If they haven’t paid their taxes, TAH CHAT CHAI “This mentality turns easily ac- gally in the red-and-white the Vachira Phuket Hospital blood then their signs should be re- CHECKPOINT complished tasks into much more no-parking zones near the Mus- bank, held this event to praise moved.” difficult ones,” he said. lim Wittaya Phuket School, on blood donors who give their own Before the removal of any Failure to maintain clean Thepkrasattri Road southbound in blood without asking anything in signs, owners would be con- restrooms at the Tah Chat Chai TRAFFIC Koh Kaew, but the locals were so return. They are such heroes,” tacted, he said. Checkpoint was also raised. upset that they held a small pro- said Phuket Red Cross President “The toilets need to be cleaned. Traffic congestion caused by test over the issue. Nalinee Augkaradacha, who is also FLOWER SELLERS Perhaps inviting a private opera- the cars illegally parked in the He suggested that the Muang Gov Tri’s wife. tor to maintain the toilets in northbound lane of Thepkrasattri District chief set up a meeting with “We also expect the event to V/Gov Chamroen also voiced exchange for the right to collect a Road in Koh Kaew, near the Bang the local religious leader in order encourage more people to donate his concern with the impression user fee would fix the problem,” Khu morning market, also made to help people understand that blood and to continuing donating that roadside garland vendors were suggested V/Gov Chamroen, add- the vice governor’s list. they shouldn’t park in prohibited in the future,” she added. making on tourists. ing that the checkpoint was the “The Phuket Provincial Police areas. – Chutharat Plerin “Garland vendors need to be first impression tourists have of say the left lane [northbound] is – Atchaa Khamlo Monkey marauders loot village ALMOST 2,000 marauding mon- keys are terrorizing villagers liv- ing near Don Pu Ta forest reserve in Nakhon Phanom Province by stealing their farm produce and looting local grocery shops. The monkeys are reportedly on the rampage because they have run out of sources of food, leading had caused serious problems. them to raid the nearby village of She said her store was the most Phonko. affected because she sold food and Local beliefs, however, have snacks. The mad monkeys are coming to prevented the villagers from put- The monkeys invade the store town. Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli ting a stop to these troublesome in packs of 10 to 15, she said. clever creatures. With the door creatures’ antics. The villagers Sometimes Ms Phimchai is able closed, the monkeys just pull the believe that the monkeys are the to chase them away, but other tiles off the store’s roof, make a “army” of the “spirit” of Don Pu times they manage to grab items, hole and raid the shop anyway. Ta forest and that a mysterious which they share amongst them- “Other times the monkeys are misfortune will befall anyone who selves after escaping the store. very aggressive and bare their harms any of them. There are even times that she teeth, so I have to let them take Local shopkeeper Phimchan has been forced to close the shop, what they want,” she said. Noinang, 50, said the monkeys but that isn’t enough to stop the – Nation Channel June 23 - 29, 2012 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Naked painting stirs up outrage A THAI talent show that allowed quick to point out the hypocrisy a contestant to paint a picture on surrounding the outcry by Ms national television using her na- Pornchita. ked breasts has provoked a storm Commentators pointed out that of controversy throughout the it was less than two years ago that country. users on social networks were Cultural Minister Sukumol distributing pictures from a sexy- Khunploem summoned the pro- modeling shoot of Ms Pornchita. ducer of the show for a dressing creating what looked like a work In some of the pictures, the down, saying that Thai society of abstract expression. actress was scantily clad in front “cannot accept” such behavior. The two male judges thought of two naked black men. The show, entitled “Thailand’s what they saw was an artistic In another, Ms Pornchita was Got Talent”, aired on Channel 3 performance and naked – and cov- on June 17. agreed to let Ms ered in paint. Ms Duangjai, dressed in a Duangjai go ‘Thai society cannot “The ministry checked shirt and jeans, told the through to the next will question the three judges she was an artist be- round of the accept a scene of a program organiz- fore commencing her act. competition. naked woman on air’ ers as to how the Music started and she turned But the only inappropriate – Sukumol Khunploem, her back on the audience, danc- female judge on the scene was allowed Thai Culture Minister ing in front of the canvas. She panel, Pornchita on air,” she told lo- painted the crude outline of a per- Na Songkhla, was cal media. son on the sheet. outraged by what she saw. She “Although the performance Then she took off her shirt, shouted: “I really don’t get it! I aims to show the contestants’ doused her naked breasts in vari- don’t get it! I don’t like it!” be- skills, Thai society cannot accept ous colors of paint and began fore storming off. a scene of a naked woman on rubbing herself on the canvas, However, many observers were air,” she said. Ms Duangjai bared her breasts on television for ‘art’. Photo: The Nation Dems claim Thaksin offered deal A POLITICAL row has broken out But Pheu Thai figures claimed over claims by former Democrat the story was pure fantasy. Party secretary general Suthep The prime minister’s secretary- Thaugsuban that Thaksin general, Suranand Vejjajiva, said Shinawatra tried to persuade Mr Suthep “dreamed up” the the party to join the government claim, adding the government had coalition. no need to seek support from the Mr Suthep said he was ap- opposition party to boost its sta- proached on several occasions by bility. “Suthep is highly intermediaries claiming to repre- imaginative,” he said. sent Mr Thaksin. Pheu Thai MP Kokaew They invited the Democrat Pikulthong, who is also a red-shirt Party to join the current Pheu leader, called a press conference Thai-led government, he said, on to dismiss Mr Suthep’s claim. condition the party allowed a con- He said he had asked some troversial reconciliation bill and people close to Mr Thaksin and DREADING ARRIVAL: The woman, with cocaine-caked dreadlocks, said Mr Thaksin. Photo: The Nation she was a victim of human trafficking. Photo: Public Relations Department constitutional amendments they all denied that anyone had ap- through Parliament. senior liaison figures whom he proached Mr Suthep. However, Mr Suthep said he turned said had good intentions towards MP Kokaew admitted that he had Dreadlock drug mule down the offer and thanked the the country. not phoned Thaksin directly. claims she’s a victim A SOUTH African woman sen- that the real reason for the trip was tenced to 15 years in a Thai prison to smuggle drugs for a gang of for cocaine smuggling claims she Nigerians, according to South was the victim of a human-traf- Africa’s Times Live newspaper. ficking scheme. She was told the men were Dreadlocked Nolubabolo “very brutal” and if she refused, Nobanda was arrested by police she could be killed. at Suvarnabhumi Airport in De- “We were to swallow the drugs cember after arriving on a flight wrapped up in condoms so that from Brazil. She had 1.5 kilograms when we got to the point where of cocaine in her hair. we had to deliver [them] we could On June 18, a judge sentenced just eject them from our bodies at her to 30 years in prison for the the toilet. crime, which was reduced to 15 “I cried and said I could not years due to her pleading guilty. swallow the [stuff]. I was vomit- However, Ms Nobanda claims ing but I was forced to try,” she she was the victim of a scam. told the paper. She said a friend convinced her They then hit on the idea of hid- to travel to Brazil to buy “hair ing the drugs in her hair, she said, chemicals” to sell in her home an act that ended in her being ar- country. rested on arrival at Suvarnabhumi When she arrived, she was told Airport in Bangkok. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION June 23 - 29, 2012 Branding paradox set in paradise MUCH has been said on the buzz-word topic of “branding” Phuket over the past year, but we would like to suggest that product substance and quality now be assigned a priority at least equal to, if not greater than, that of the packaging. In these days of high-stakes mass-consumerism, branding is of course an effective device for companies wishing to make their products stand out, and for tourism destinations to define and pro- mote themselves in the world’s travel markets. As the word suggests, branding pre-dates mass marketing. It goes back to the days when ranchers began “branding” their cattle with red-hot irons in order to identify them as their own. While the word “brand” may come from the ranching indus- try, perhaps the first true branding exercise goes way back to the Bronze Age, when Moses descended Mount Sinai with two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. It is sometimes forgotten that the first four of these dictates established what remains the most popular spiritual product on the block: monotheism. It would thus appear that these Com- mandments are assigned a higher priority than the ones most of us remember: Do not kill, commit adultery, covet they neighbor’s (branded?) ox, and so on. The branding element in Moses’ message was so compelling that taboos against having sex with children or family members couldn’t even crack the top ten. Food for thought. But getting back to our own little Promised Land, the best so- briquet anyone has yet to come up with for Phuket is “Pearl of the Putting pressure on Phuket’s Press Andaman”. Maverick MP and massage parlor magnate Choovit Kamol recently warned us, however, that corruption is turning Re: Gazette online, Phuket Opin- Soi Yodsane and cleared tree our island into the “Rotten Oyster” of the region. ion: Corruption and the duality of branches that were too close to the Efforts to use “Phuket” in commercial branding have had lim- man, June 17 cables. Good planning, as this ited success, at best. Phuket Island Lager, brewed in Bangkok, Democracy can’t survive with- power station supplies a big area, at has been around for more than a decade, but still struggles for out its Fourth Estate. Do you have an opinion to voice? least down to Rawai, and it is vul- significance in terms of market share. And Bangkok-based car- Corruption can’t be reformed Email [email protected] nerable and needs to be improved. rier Phuket Air did the Phuket brand no favor at all when it was without the press. Overall, I wonder what stopped blacklisted for two years by the EU for safety reasons. In Phuket, the media outlets them from putting the cables un- Phuket benefits little from the “Amazing” sloganeering of the strengthen government criminals actions and how bad it makes der ground. Tourism Authority of Thailand, so perhaps we should pursue our through negligence. Australians look. I do not mind planned work as own international campaign. A good first step might be to inculcate No investigations are made of Jon Patong long as I am notified some days the proper pronunciation of the island’s name, as abuse, deliberate corruption; no actionable details Gazette forum in advance. The Phuket Gazette or otherwise, has been a source of much bawdy humor over the are published. It is known that used to provide a good service past 30 years, and well beyond our shores. media-outlet owners can recite a when it informed us about work Maybe video imagery would help, something set to exotic Thai litany of reasons for playing for Wake up and smell that was on its way. music, with a beautiful girl on a beach seductively blowing a kiss the other team, but the truth is that It would be very good if PG into the camera and whispering: “It’s pronounced Pooket.” they play for the other team. the... could establish a routine were the But no matter how slick one’s marketing ploys, it’s substance Journalist PPEA informs the paper about that calls the shots. Without terminating the ongoing desecration Gazette forum Re: Gazette online, Phuket needs future work so that it can inform of Phuket’s natural beauty, “branding” becomes a buffoon. to clean up its act: V/Gov readers. Integrity of a name Chamroen, June 15 Jens in Soi Yodsane What is wrong with flower sell- Gazette forum ers at junctions? If I want to buy Re: Gazette online, Phuket Opin- a garland for my car, I find it much ion: Corruption and the duality of easier to buy it from these people. Poisoning concerns man, June 17 They do not cause a problem. Oh, my goodness, what a silly They do not hold up traffic. Re: Gazette online, Canadian sis- comment [see above]. You obvi- They do not hassle people to sell. ters found dead in Phi Phi hotel ously don’t live here [on Phuket]. They are making a living, the room, poisoning suspected, June 16 The media here plays for their best way they can. Five suspected deaths from advertisers, and constantly – yes, If the vice governor wants to poisoning in the space of a few daily – publish a barrage of com- clean up Phuket, I would suggest years on a tiny island is cause for plaints so trite as to be meaningless starting with the tuk-tuks and concern. – all from disgruntled foreigners taxis, instead of targeting inoffen- Well done Gazette team for such your anonymous self. sive garland sellers. bringing the news into the spot- Roger Bauman Swerv light. Way too many deaths are Gazette forum Gazette forum covered up in Thailand, and hon- esty is the best policy with regards to crime and safety issues. Aussie cries wolf Shed some light on Tony Gazette forum Re: Gazette online, Aussie woman the blackouts jailed for false rape report in Phuket, poisoning suspected, Re: Gazette online, Phuket black- Youth face tragedy June 15 out hits unsuspecting residents, You could tell from the initial June 13 Re: Gazette online, Phuket offi- story that something didn’t add Any blowout in a transformer cials ramp up ‘child protection’ up. I hope after the 15 days in near the pier had nothing to do with campaign, June 14 prison she gets deported with a this and yes, there have been many Tragic to see such young kids “never to return” stamp. electric failures, too many, but being exposed to drugs. All this does is damage the al- overall the PPEA [Phuket Provin- Unfortunately, Phuket is full of ready fragile tourism industry and cial Electricity Authority] is doing temptations and also full of par- affect any genuine cases against a good job. ents that don’t have time to take women in the future. They finished a section of care of their kids... so it is an ac- Volume 19 Issue 25 The Australian consul should cables between Soi Yodsane 2 and cident waiting to happen. also inform authorities in the Soi Baanre in about six hours. Bjarne woman’s home country of her During the cut they went in to Gazette forum June 23 - 29, 2012 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 The merit in being Running the rat race an organ donor

Natchaya ‘Amp’ Suebsak is a 29-year-old, Phuket native. Oddly, she has two bachelor MANY Thai people who believe degrees in Communication in reincarnation think that donat- Arts and is the owner of a ing an organ after death may af- chocolate shop in Phuket. Only getting a carrot would metaphorically be the same as ending up fect their body in the next life, back home, as a bald University of California lab rat. Photo: Jschroe such as being reborn without the She suffered from renal organ they donated. failure for many years until LIVING in Phuket is like being a Making merit is a good thing, she underwent a kidney lab rat, running on a wheel, after but to make a merit that can ex- a piece of cheese that can never By Chris Hudson tend other people’s lives is the transplant. A presenter for be reached. You are the rat, the biggest merit of all. Take my life, the Thai Red Cross Society cheese is Phuket (the fantasy ver- Do you have an opinion to voice? for example. in association with True sion with a lounge chair and an Email [email protected] I was 20 years old when doc- Corperation she shares her umbrella drink on a private beach) tors told me I had renal failure. I and the wheel is your job. was sick for six years and my story with others to show Maybe some jobs, such as the wheel,” they say. family spent at least six million them how being an organ teaching English or being rich, Saddened, the rat reaches into baht on treatment. Even though donor can make all the come with enough time off to en- his tiny pocket and takes from it my father is a government officer, difference in the world. joy being in paradise, but speaking the last piece of cheese he pos- he couldn’t claim any money to for myself, the fantasy Phuket is sesses and hands it to the man in cover my medical bills. no more real than the lab rat’s the coat. My life is proof of “You get I thought of my parents and how contacted by True Corperation, cheese. What now? what you give.” I’ve been donat- hard they were trying to save my who wanted me to be a presenter As soon as you cross the Run. ing blood since I was 16. The first life, I couldn’t really consider do- for the “Let Them See Love” bridge, a man in a white coat says, Now the rat doesn’t run for time was while I was in ing it. So I continued with the campaign for the Organ Dona- “Run on this wheel little rat or you cheese; he runs for the memory Matthayom 4 (Grade 10) at Satree dialysis. tion Center of Thai Red Cross can’t have that cheese (pointing of the cheese, and to be allowed Phuket School. Then one day a miracle hap- Society. towards Phuket).” off his spinning wheel. While at college, I supported pened. At 2am the phone rang – it It allows me to speak to hospi- So you run and run and still it Then, one day, a gap wears in all kinds of Red Cross Society was the message I had been wait- tals, radio stations, newspapers doesn’t get any closer. Everything the rat’s wheel from all the run- activities, not just by making ing to hear. The Thai Red Cross and at seminars about the impor- is harder, things are more expen- ning and he sees his chance. At a blood donations, but also as the Society had found me a kidney tance of organ donation. sive and people are less friendly. sprint the rat runs for the dangling volunteer Master of Ceremonies donor! I would invite everyone to do- Why? The cheese of course. If cheese ahead. for most events. I was so scared that surgery nate blood now and organs after you want that cheese you’d have Nearly there – he’s almost got it. Then I found myself on kidney might go wrong and that I might death. Because one human being’s to make sacrifices just like every- Will he finally get the cheese? dialysis for six years. not wake up. organs can help at least nine one else. Will all this sacrifice have been I also had many painful treat- But then I thought: if I survived people. Then the man in the coat says, worthwhile? ments involving tubes going in and the surgery, I’d get to take care I am so happy to be part of the “You’ve done so well little rat, but Splat. out of all sorts of different parts of of my parents and continue doing campaign, and the best part is haven’t you reached the cheese Oh no. Motorbike and no hel- my body, which were the most good things for society. when I get to hear that my life yet?” met? painful moments of my life. After that my fears just drained story has inspired others to fight “If you haven’t reached it yet, “That’s why we always keep A few times I even thought away. on. Now I feel that I’m giving you must give us some of your them on the wheel,” says one lab- about killing myself, but whenever Once I fully recovered, I was something back to society. cheese or we can’t let you run on coated man to another.

Phuket Waterworks Author- ity Director Pisak Chonlayut When you find your ‘lost’ passport replies: A Thai friend of mine reported In the Patong area, lots of ac- her new passport missing to the commodation, such as resorts, police, because she couldn’t find houses, hotels and apartments it in her home. Later, she found it have been constructed recently. and applied for and was granted a We, the Phuket Waterworks Au- Schengen visa to travel around thority, have tried to meet the water Europe. demands of residents by supplying When she went to the airport as much water as we possible can, she was denied boarding the air- but it still isn’t enough. craft by Immigration Police, Still dry in Kata I cannot tell you why the bill is because the police station that she still the same, because I’ve not been had reported her passport lost to For the past six months we provided with enough information. had blocked it. have been forced to buy water It may be a problem with the sup- Is it possible to make her pass- from water tankers because the ply or a problem with your water port valid again or does she have government water feed does not meter. I suggest you visit our of- to apply for a new one? supply water on a regular basis. fice so we can resolve the matter. Henrik Enevoldsen The government water bill is still You can ask our officers to Krabi the same even though we have check your water usage for the bought three to four tank refills at past 12 months and compare it Benjapa Tubthong, Phuket 250 baht each time. with the 12 months previous to Passport Office Chief replies: Turn that passport ‘red light’ into a ‘green light’. Photo: Raymond Brown When we made an inquiry, the that. If there is a problem, then When a passport is declared re-activated. To do this, you will either to Phuket Passport Office government official said the wa- you can tell our office and request lost, it is blocked immediately to have to return to the same police or to the Department of Consular ter is being routed to Patong. Last an inspection. prevent crime or fraud. If you station and revoke your report. Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign year, we had no such issues. This Our working hours are Mon- have not yet applied for a new Then you must bring the new po- Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand, story does not seem credible. day to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. passport, it is possible to have lice document (stating that your Bangkok. So we can reactivate Kata No Nam We can be contacted by telephone your ‘reported missing passport’ former report has been revoked) your passport. Kata Beach at 087-0120295 or 076-319173. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS June 23 - 29, 2012 Vespa dealer to kick-start sales While Japanese-branded motorbikes continue to dominate Thailand’s roads, a faded-yet-familiar Southern European icon has reemerged on the scene. Building on a six-decade-old reputation of premium quality, Italy’s Vespa is claiming a growing stake of Phuket’s automatic scooter market. Steven Layne reports: Also, it is difficult if not impossible to source Market Penetration authentic spare parts for older models.” While engine technology of newer models has adapted with the times, the original sell- DRAGO Andaman Company, Phuket’s ing point of Vespa scooters remains in tact. first and only authorized Vespa dealership, After 65 years, its chassis is still con- reported the sale of over 200 brand new structed from steel. scooters in 2011, the firm’s inaugural year Indeed, Vespa scooters have a reputa- of operation. tion for being durable and can outlast the “This year our sales target is 300,” show- human lifespan – if looked after properly. room Manager Supamat Thammakoranont Asked about how Vespa positions itself told the Gazette. against Japanese scooters, which cost half The annual sales goal increase of 50% as much if not even less, Mrs Supamat has already faced some bumps along the clarified: “Vespa is a premium brand for road, she admits. people who care about quality and durabil- “Up until the start of Quarter 2, we were ity. People who buy Vespa are unique and selling 15 to 20 scooters per month. How- want to be seen as different from other ever, sales in the last few months has people,” she said. slumped by about 50%.” She added that the scooters are equipped Mrs Supamat attributed the decline to a with advanced anti-theft systems; its igni- number of factors. tion key switch comprises a microchip that “The recent earthquake, as well as the prevents duplicates from working. start of tourism’s low season, rainy season With up to 80% of the scooters’ assem- and [Thai] school term have all affected CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC: Supamat Thammakoranont poses in the Drago Andaman bly done by hand, the bikes are particularly consumer decisions. With the economy showroom. Inset: Phuket Vespa club on a recent charity road-trip. reliable for the hilly terrain of Phuket. slowing down, households are pinching “We have had customers from as far as “These two classes are assembled at a Beyond sales and servicing, Mrs Supamat their pockets more,” she explained. Satun and Pattani. This year new Vespa plant in Vietnam, though all the components went on to talk about another integral strat- Nonetheless, Mrs Supamat said that she dealerships have opened in Haad Yai and are made and sourced in Italy. This [bina- egy of the company: customer relations. expects sales to pick up by Quarter 3, re- Surat Thani, though we’re still the main tional production line] reduces costs for “We have created a small community vealing that the dealership is planning some dealer in the South,” she said. buyers by about 30%.” among our clients – a sort of club if you promotional activities this month. Located along Wirat Hongyok Boule- The showroom also stocks 300cc mod- will – for which we organize road trips. So “In addition to advertising in local me- vard, near the Weekend Variety Market in els. Produced and assembled entirely in far, we have gone to Pa Khlok, Phang Nga, dia, we will open a sales and promotion Phuket Town, Drago Andaman’s show- Italy, these massive scooters sell for Krabi and Khao Lak. booth at the main shopping complexes. room stocks about 30 brand new Vespas 310,000 to 345,000 baht. “At least 10 riders join each trip. While “Since Vespa is less known among the – all post-2010 models. Next to the showroom is a service center, these trips are mostly for recreation, we also younger generation, one of our key objec- Mrs Supamat said that the most popular equipped for routine maintenance, repairs, incorporate other activities such as charity tives is to increase brand awareness and let colors among Phuket buyers include cream, customizations and modifications of all newer fund-raising. Our next trip will be to Surat people know that we are here,” she said. white and black – though the showroom models – though not for older ones. Thani in September,” she concludes. As the first and largest Vespa dealer in stocks Vespa’s full color assortment. “The main difference between new and Southern Thailand, Drago Andaman’s cli- As for price, 125cc and 150cc models old Vespas is the transmission. The new For inquiries, contact Miss Supamat of Drago ents come mostly from Phuket, Krabi have starting price tags of 89,000 baht and automatics are easier to drive and maintain Andaman by T: 076-522-340, or visit W: Ranong and Phang Nga. 114,500 baht, respectively. when compared to older manual models. dragoandaman.com Customs: more pleasure floating in SPORTS and Leisure Vessels (SLV) and value per vessel equating to ing in the fiscal year, the current And though VAT revenue from clearing Phuket Customs are on the Import Revenue 33.3 tons and 10.7mn baht, re- annual rate of increase in the num- such imports this year has already rise, with the respective boats’ spectively. ber of transactions (+25.8%), outstripped last year’s total by sizes, value and overall contribu- In the previous fiscal year (Oc- mean-weight (+44.7%) and mean- 16.3%, it has not yet surpassed the tion to the national tax pool rising The 2012 Thai Government fis- tober 1, 2010 to September 30, value (+2.8%) of the pleasure boats amount collected in 2009 (25.1mn proportionately, raw data indicates. cal calendar began on October 1, 2011), VAT revenue from SLV im- reflects the increasing importance baht) and 2010 (26.4mn baht). According to Value Added Tax 2011 and will finish on Septem- ports totaled 19.9mn baht. of boating to Phuket’s economy. However, a new benchmark (VAT) receipts reported through ber 30, later this year. This came from the taxation of Indeed, this year’s SLV im- could likely be set in the remain- May 31, Phuket Customs have so Worth an estimated 420.4 mil- 31 vessels – in total weighing ports, their combined weight and ing three months of the year. far collected 23.2 million baht from lion baht, the SLVs imported have 715.3 tons, and worth an esti- estimated value have already sur- the import of 39 SLVs in the cur- a combined weight of 1,299 met- mated 323.1mn baht. mounted respective figures from Also, see yachting story on page 15. rent fiscal year. ric tons, with the average weight With four months still remain- each of the previous four years. – Steven Layne Thai auto sales peak in May SALES of automobiles in Thailand record for this segment, said massive 85.8% to 59,960 units. rose to 115,943 units in May, set- Vudhigorn Suriyachantananont, In the first 5 months of 2012, ting a new monthly sales record TMT Vice President. aggregate sales volume hit for the Kingdom’s automotive in- Compared to the same period 483,052 units, up 33.5% on year. dustry since operations began last year, the volume spiked Passenger car sale volume more than 50 years ago. 137.5%. increased 22.6% and commercial The monthly sales volume had “Since early this year, demand vehicle sales volume rose 42.2%. hit multiple record highs this year. has been high, thanks to the popu- “The growth momentum con- According to year-on-year data larity of new models and tinues in June, as all plants resume compiled by Toyota Motor Thai- government’s support. This, com- normal operations. This facilitates land (TMT), auto dealers in the bined with the fact that production product delivery. Despite the tur- month saw an increase of 107.6%. has resumed to normal capacity, moil in Europe, the Thai economy Of the total, passenger cars has spurred the market,” he said. has witnessed no direct impact. accounted for 55,983 units, Commercial vehicle sales also But, we have to wait and see,” Mr which also set the new monthly increased on year in May by a Vudhigorn said. – The Nation June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE TECHNOLOGY June 23 - 29, 2012 Get legal, get locked down you anything, if you have a genu- ine copy of Windows. The vast majority of PCs in Phuket are running pirate copies of Windows – even the PCs sold LAST week I talked about the by the leading computer shops likely increase in the amount of come with pirated Windows, spam being generated by botnets despite you asking for a real copy running on PCs here in Phuket. when you bought the PC. I don’t have any numbers – I’ve heard of many, many nobody does – but Thailand’s people who brought PCs to Thai- Internet Service Providers are land, took them to a repair shop, getting blocked left and right by and had them returned with pirate spam filters, all over the world. copies of Windows installed. For The reason is simple. An enor- no apparent reason, the repair mous number of people in people took it upon themselves to Thailand are running PCs that have blast away a good copy of Win- been taken over by botnets, and dows and replace it with a 99 per cent of the people running counterfeit one. infected PCs don’t even know it. If you think there is any chance Here’s how to increase your you have a pirate copy of Win- chances of getting infected: dows, take these steps: 1. Run Windows XP. If you Step 1: Click Start, right-click really want to dance with the devil Computer (or My Computer) and in the pale moonlight, run a pirate choose Properties. At the bottom copy of Windows XP. Yeah, even you’ll see if the copy of Windows the “good pirate copies” that say you have has passed 'Windows they’re genuine are susceptible. Genuine Advantage'. Even if the 2. Use Internet Explorer 6. It’s notice says you have a “Genuine” like sticking a placard on your PC copy, you don’t necessarily have that says, “infect me”. a genuine copy. Keep going. OH, THE SHAME AND IGNOMINY: The cheaper the skate the fishier the smell. 3. Keep using an old version of Step 2: Get rid of your old Flash, or Adobe Acrobat Reader. antivirus software and install on the Microsoft site. Warning: in machine several times, and you And, if you are running a About two years ago, Flash and Microsoft Security Essentials rare cases I’ve heard of WDO may have to go back to the Win- pirate copy of Windows, for Reader became the number-one (MSE). It’s free, fast, and very wiping out pirate copies of Win- dows Update app several times to heaven’s sake, get a real one. “vector” for PC infections: right accurate – and you’ll never be dows. Back up your data before get them all installed. There are lots of corners you can now, more PCs are infected via bugged to pay for antivirus again. you run it. I keep a running series of cut in the PC industry, but that Flash and Reader than all other Bonus #1: If you can install Whether you have a pirate copy recommendations about Microsoft isn’t one of them. I’ve been rec- exposures combined. MSE, you have a close-enough- of Windows or not, here’s what Update at AskWoody.com, and I ommending for almost three Last August, Avast published the to-genuine copy of Windows. you can do to protect yourself: tell people when to patch and when years that people install Win- results of a six month study that Bonus #2: MSE catches many Step 1: Download and install to hold off. But if you haven’t dows 7 on any PC other than old found 74 per cent of the rootkit in- rootkits that other AV products Internet Explorer 8, if you’re run- patched Windows in the past few laptops (which can’t handle it). fected machines they scanned were miss. ning XP, or Internet Explorer 9, months (or years), it’s much more If you have friends in North running pirate copies of Windows Step 3: If you have got MSE if you’re running Vista America or Europe, XP. (Rootkits are infection pro- installed, download and run Win- or Windows 7. You they can buy copies of grams that run “underneath” dows Defender Offline (WDO). should download and Windows 7 Home Windows and are thus very hard That’s the only tool I know that install the latest ver- Premium for $50 or to detect and remove.) can find and disinfect most Win- sion of IE, even less, in three packs, Minimizing your chances of dows rootkits. You can’t run though I don’t recom- and about $100 for being infected is easier than you WDO from inside Windows, it has mend that you run it – single packs. think – and it doesn’t need to cost to be run outside. Full instructions I recommend Firefox The cheapest cop- or Chrome. See the ies of Windows 7 next step. I’ve found in Phuket Step 2: Download, are at SuperCheap, install and use either but there are many Firefox or Chrome. alternatives, and they Both are free. Person- aren’t a whole lot ally, I’m using Chrome more than 3,500 more and more these baht. days. They both co- Do yourself and exist with IE with no your PC a favor, and problem, and neither is get legal, at least with as susceptible to active infections important that you get patched Windows, OK? as IE. up now. Step 3: Don’t use Adobe After you’re caught up, follow Seth Bareiss holds computer sessions Reader. Download and install Foxit my site for recommendations every other Wednesday afternoon, PDF reader. It works almost as about when to install Microsoft from 1pm to 3pm. If you have a well, and doesn’t have as many patches and when to hold off. Windows problem that needs to be security problems. Step 6: Download, install and solved, drop by one of Seth’s free Step 4: If you use Firefox or religiously use Secunia PSI. PSI afternoon sessions, or come to one of IE, get Flash updated to the latest scans your computer constantly our free Sunday morning roundtables version. Chrome has a Flash and figures out if there are updates at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. Details player built in and sandboxed – for any of your programs. in the Events Calendar. Sponsored one of the main reasons why I use Optionally, it will automati- by the Phuket Gazette and Khun Chrome over Firefox these days. cally install all of the latest Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. Step 5: Get Windows and updates. Free, and it’s worth its your Microsoft applications up to weight in gold. Live Wire is Phuket Gazette date. Click Start, Programs (or These are the simple, basic columnist Woody Leonhard’s All Programs) and near the top steps that every Windows user weekly snapshot of all things internet click Windows Update or needs to take, to keep their PC pro- in Phuket. Shoot him mail at Microsoft Update. Follow the in- tected. While there are lots of [email protected], follow structions to download and install fancy things you can do, just fol- him on Twitter, @PhuketLiveWire, or all of the current updates. lowing these steps should ward “like” his page at facebook.com/ You may have to re-boot your off the vast majority of problems. SandwichShoppe. June 23 - 29, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Boating industry starting to show signs of recovery Following the abolition of excise duty on sports and leisure vessel imports in 2004, the local marine industry has flourished. However, economic turmoil in Europe and the US has had dire impacts on the ALL ABOARD: The ninth annual Phuket Raceweek (see back page) is one prosperity of this otherwise lucrative industry. of the events that puts Phuket on the map. THE yachting sector is showing 2006 to 2008,” says Tony Nixey, many pleasure boat sales in Thai- kets,” he said. ring to vessels under 40ft, is also signs of recovery following a owner and Managing Director of land. We did not have to try hard Tony went on to note that showing signs of recovery in three-year-period of stunted Go Boating Thailand Co Ltd. to sell during that time as buy- 2011 saw a rise in investment 2012, Tony says. growth and sluggish sales brought During this period the marine ers simply walked in the office from the high-end segment in “The industry cannot survive on by global economic turmoil, a market was developing strongly in with cash and asked ‘how larger Superyachts, with the with only the top-end selling. It local industry expert has observed. Thailand as boaters were keen to much?’” he recalled. trend still upwards. needs the bottom-end to be “Despite what some figures take advantage of the reduction in “2009 saw the start of the “The average length and value moving to bring new buyers and indicate [see ‘Customs: more plea- import duties to 0%, a policy world wide economy down-turn of a superyacht is increasing year ‘new blood’ into the industry, sure floating in’ on page 12], it implemented early in 2004. and sales of smaller boats was the on year. The top end is very buoy- whom later may become buy- seems to me that our strongest “The strong global economy first [segment] to be effected. ant right up to the current date. ers of larger yachts and years in terms of sales were from during those years resulted in “The average guy who previ- Gulfcraft for example now have properties in Thailand. ously could afford [boats worth] 7 Superyachts, ranging from 105 “The trend is still upwards, US$ 150,000 [approximately 4.7 to 135 feet, under construction and I’m seeing the small boats million baht by today’s exchange and most of these were ordered come back on line. Thankfully The brighter side rates] simply disappeared over night. in 2011 and 2012,” he said. the current markets are getting “The risks became greater and The midrange sector, referring stronger for new boat sales. people were just not ready to to boats from 50 to 80 feet long is “We are still not out of the spend as much on luxury items... also beginning to recover. woods yet, though, as many of the Euro crisis and with political problems lead- However, such recovery is not manufacturers are still finding ing to the closure of the airport in all due to the strength of buyers, things tough. And with the Euro stocks are looking cheap. How- December 2008, people simply put but mainly to deals that the manu- [financial and economic] issues, ever, to do this you would need off investing here,” he explained. facturers have offered in their some European boats could sim- to be able to take a significant level Tony observed that from 2009, drive to keep stock and produc- ply disappear, as they have done of risk, which obviously is not there was an influx in Phuket of tion moving, he notes. Stateside, or be bought up by for everyone. cheaper craft from the USA where “Buyers today are whole differ- overseas investors such as [those IN AN attempt to avoid sound- When making investment ing like a broken record, I think private owners and dealers were ent bunch from those in 2005 from] China. decisions there are several fac- slashing their prices to clear stock. through 2009. Nowadays the first “The marine markets and indus- it is prudent to look at the posi- tors to take into account. If we tive aspects of the current “This not only helped kill off thing a buyer asks when coming try have been through a tough time look at price-to-earnings the new boat dealerships, but into the office is: ‘How much and we are all looking for a rosier European financial anguish. ratio’s, Europe is now cheaper To use complex financial also affected the local resale discount will you offer?’” future,” he concludes. than it was in March of 2009 – value of boats on the used mar- The small boat market, refer- – Steven Layne terms: the banks were ham- considered the epicentre of the mered, markets took an almighty financial crisis. hit and in the words of Dad’s Panic might seem sensible, but, Army’s own Corporal Jones, “the macro backdrop always “Don’t panic”. looks awful when the market is However, one man’s woes this cheap. There are no such Looking for a place to stay? are another man’s opportunity. things as toxic assets, only toxic As of today, there are certainly prices.” See more classified ads at some attractive-looking Euro- No doubt current market pean stocks, since they are volatility presents significant www.phuketgazette.net becoming very cheap. opportunities for short-term As many Euro Zone politi- trading, however, as with all cians remain in limbo investments a long-term view regarding their next move, the should always be employed. usual doom and gloom Right now may be a perfect remains. There seems to be a time to jump off the fence and whole range of conflicting take up the reins. interest groups within Europe. One thing I’ll be doing is In times of financial panic waiting for the outcome of the investors flock towards election in Greece, as this will safety, and it is no surprise either add more uncertainty to that if we look at U.S and UK the markets or give the mar- Government Bond yields, they kets a much needed boost. If are heading towards all-time you have got the guts then there lows as many investors seek are some very attractive propo- to sit on the financial fence sitions to be had. before regaining their appetite for stomaching more risk. Anthony Lyman is a Senior Financial That said, if you have an in- Consultant for the Montpelier Group. vestment timeline of 5-10 years, For more information contact it is unlikely that you would re- [email protected] or gret buying into the markets, as follow him on twitter @ many valuations of European AnthonyLyman. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 The truth about dengue fever Phuket’s top doctor cautions people to protect themselves. A PROMINENT Phuket doctor patients now totals 11,202. event adds water above the has warned residents to protect Although Phuket remains a safe existing level and the eggs hatch. themselves from dengue fever, zone, Dr Wiwat said, people here Development to adulthood takes also known as “break-bone fever”, should not forget to protect approximately 7-20 days, by removing all sources of stag- themselves. depending on food and tempera- nant water from around their “We haven't recorded any den- ture conditions,” Florida-based homes and minimizing exposure gue outbreak zones in Phuket, but I entomologist, Michael Hudon, to mosquito bites. want people in every area to be explained. According to the According to the US Centers aware of how dan- CDC, dengue is for Disease Control (CDC), gerous this fever “There is no specific endemic in many dengue (pronounced den' gee) is can be. Since the medication for treatment parts of the tropics a disease caused by any one of fever is caused by and subtropics; it four closely related dengue a virus transmitted of a dengue infection” occurs annually viruses. All are transmitted to by the Aedes during the season humans via the bite of an infected mosquito, it is best to protect your- when Aedes mosquito popula- mosquito. In Phuket, this mos- self from being bitten in the first tions are high. These areas are quito is most commonly the Aedes place,” Dr Wiwat suggested. also at periodic risk of epidemic aegypti. The onset of the rainy season dengue, when large numbers of SQUASH FIRST, CHECK LATER: Aedes aegypti mosquitos carry the Dr Wiwat Seetamanotch, coincides with an increase in the people become infected during a potentially deadly dengue virus. Photo: Matti Parkkonen. Deputy Chief Medical Officer at prevalence of mosquitoes, which short period. fever) and bleeding from the nose, year in Phuket there were 225 the Phuket Provincial Health Of- vector the dengue virus. Infec- “I would suggest that people mouth, gums and recorded cases, with no deaths. fice (PPHO), told the Gazette tion rates are typically higher avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, under the skin,” Dr Wiwat said. During the same period, nation- that dengue fever cases have during this time. cover open water containers He advised those who suspect ally, there were 29,759 patients increased dramatically since the “Mosquitoes lay their eggs with lids, change the water in they may be in- with no resultant beginning of this year. above the waterline in a con- containers frequently and flush fected to consult a “Cover open water deaths.” Nationwide, the number of tainer, then, a rainfall or irrigation out stagnant water collected in doctor rather than containers with lids, Installing mos- drains,” Dr Wiwat added. try to self-pre- quito screens, There is no specific medica- scribe medicine change the water in wearing long- tion for treatment of a dengue available at local containers frequently and sleeved clothing infection, according to the pharmacies. and spraying CDC's publication on the Epide- “Otherwise you flush out stagnant water exposed areas of miology of Dengue. Persons won't know how collected in drains.” the skin with a who think they have dengue much the virus has – Dr Wiwat repellent are the should rest, drink plenty of spread inside your best ways of fluids, and consult a physician. body. It is best to check prop- avoiding dengue. If they feel worse (vomiting erly,” he concluded. Typically, the more active the and severe abdominal pain) in the “This year from January to ingredient a repellent contains, first 24 hours after the fever May 2012 there were 180 the longer it will provide declines, they should go immedi- recorded cases of dengue in protection from mosquito bites. ately to the hospital for evaluation. Phuket, with only one death. “Avoid dengue at all costs,” “Symptoms of dengue, which Throughout the whole nation advised one Phuket Gazette usually present within five or six there were 11,202 recorded reader, aged 48. “I had it about 10 days of exposure, typically start- cases and 8 deaths over the same years ago and it almost killed me. ing with fever. Symptoms can period,” said Ms Arunee I have been through a lot of medi- include severe headache, joint and Suphanam, Chief of the Depart- cal problems during my years, but muscle pain, diarrhea, vomiting, ment of Disease Prevention and for a complete package of KNOW THY ENEMY: The male Aedes aegypti (far left) with two females, skin rash (may appear over the Control at the PPHO. misery, dengue fever is very hard (center and far right). Top left; a flying pair. Image: Emil August Goeldi. body 3-4 days after the onset of “For comparison, for all of last to beat.” – Phuket Gazette June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Given the chance of his young life By Chris Hudon schooling they often times cannot afford. To this end, gyms may act as what we IMAGINE that you are thirteen years old would think of in the West as a boarding and school just isn’t your thing. Your mother school. The gym assumes all responsibility lives with her new boyfriend in for taking care of the fighter and pays for his another province and you’ve been in trouble housing, meals, medical bills and training quite a bit lately – understandably so. What is interesting about the situation Now imagine that amidst this unstable between Yoduman and Phuket Top Team, period of your early life, someone is that this kind of arrangment is being offers you the chance that many poor conducted between a foreign-owned Thai boys dream of – to train gym and a young Thai fighter – professionally in Muay Thai. certainly not the norm. NOT YOUR AVERAGE BAG BOY: Yoduman is eclipsed by the size of the bags he trains with. You won’t have to pay for the “He’s basically living like an training, you’ll even earn money adult now in his own bamboo (some of which you’re expected to apartment [on site] with another give to your mother) and your kid who’s 16 years old. He’s fighting boarding will be paid for by the regularly – it’s a full-time job,” says gym. Best of all, it’s in Phuket. Phuket Top Team owner Boyd This was the offer made to Witsanu Clarke. “We’ve had four different “Nong Arm” Mamohchoke, now 14 kids come through and out of all of years old, and the latest addition to Phuket them he’s been here the longest and Top Team (PTT) Gym in Chalong. Called seems the most passionate about it.” “Yoduman” by his trainers, Nong Arm is Yoduman says he enjoys his time at Phuket from a province in Isaan near the Laos bor- Top Team, although it is sometimes difficult. der. He has been training professionally at He trains six days per week, running early in Phuket Top Team for 3-4 months. the mornings and resting only on Sundays. It’s important to give some back- To date, Yoduman has had four fights, with a ground. Phuket Top Team does not force record of three wins and one loss. Yoduman to fight nor is he the youngest “He wants to be a champion and has told professional fighter in Thailand today. the other trainers that he’d like to fight out- In traditional Thai gyms, it is sometimes side of Phuket. As a young kid, I guess he customary for training camps to take on doesn’t know exactly what he wants but poor children who’ve chosen to pursue one thing that he does know is that he’s Muay Thai as a career, instead of the getting paid,” said Mr Clarke. Yoduman works the pads with Kru Daeng during training at Phuket Top Team. Photo Chris Hudon

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Toyota Pearl Used Car Co., Ltd, 61/2 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Rd, Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83000 Thailand. Tel: (076) 377818 Fax: (076) 377847 18 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 Two’s company, but three’s a trio IT SEEMS a while since I have taurant. There is also a choice of written about steak and, as with two ground peppers, served in all self-respecting carnivores, my mini-pestles, and three flavored need to seek out some rare meat salts to spice up the night. returns as surely as does the full Dewa has a large selection of moon. So when I heard through wines and F&B operations man- the jungle drums the magic word “Chateaubriand is also ager, Michel Bachmann, suggests ‘Chateaubriand’ my hunger for considered the founder of we try a merlot. The wine he pro- quality meat returned. Romanticism in French poses is a 2008 Chateau Pey la Tour Chateaubriand is not a castle (2,250 baht) a Bordeaux Superieur, that belongs to a brigand but a literature and ‘romantic’ is which, by the way, means ‘upper’ way of preparing and cooking ten- definitely a word that would Bordeaux and not ‘superior’ as was derloin steak named after suggested to me once by an François-René de Chateaubriand, describe the setting at Englishman. Michel is right, this a French writer, politician, diplo- Dewa’s Terrace Grill”. wine was made to be drunk with a mat and historian who died in Chateaubriand. There are also 1848. Despite the actual cooking wines by the glass at 330 baht. being done by his personal chef, our order in straight away: one Now to the music. There is a Montmireil, the vicomte’s name is 420 gram grain-fed Chateaubriand jazz trio, called ironically enough now synonymous with this deli- for two, medium rare (1,850 “Jazz Trio” who play excellent jazz cious meat. Chateaubriand is also baht). There is a wide range of standards unobtrusively in the cor- considered the founder of Roman- side dishes to choose from and we ner every Friday and Saturday ticism in French literature and plump for a baked potato, night adding to the casual, classy ‘romantic’ is definitely a word that creamed spinach and sauteed atmosphere of the place. would describe the setting at mushrooms. For sauces we A few more couples drift in and Dewa’s Terrace Grill. Unfortu- choose both Mushroom and by the time the meat arrives I note nately for this writer, however, the Béarnaise (a sauce made of clari- that there are eight couples alto- only thing I desired this evening fied butter emulsified in egg yolk gether dotted around the airy terrace was on a plate, as I was accompa- and flavored with herbs). whispering to each other. Pretty nied only by a grizzled male French Béarnaise is considered to be an soon the velvet sounds of a muted cameraman-friend who also could offshoot of Hollandaise sauce, trumpet and the velvet wine work not resist the call of those drums. one of the five sauces in the their magic and I find myself wish- LOVE ME TENDER: One portion of the delicious Chateaubriand for two. We both arrive just in time to French haute cuisine sauce rep- ing that my wife were next to me see a magnificent sun setting into ertoire. The only difference is in instead of a hairy Frenchman. the sea and almost immediately a their flavoring: Béarnaise uses We end the evening on a sweet cooling sea breeze picks up. The shallots, chervil, peppercorn, and note with my colleague tempted open air terrace is located on the tarragon, whereas Hollandaise by a baked mango on puff pastry edge of the national park and is uses lemon juice. Incidentally the with ginger and Grand Marnier about as tranquil as it gets nowa- name is related to the province of (150 baht ) while I devour their days in Phuket. It is a Friday night Béarn in France where part of my signature dessert: a dark choco- and those drums were correct family’s ancestry comes from. late mousse with candied Thai chili because Friday is ‘Chateaubriand Bread is provided to mop up (180 baht). One of the advantages For Two’ night – hence my French these sauces and is cleverly of not having my wife with me is partner. We both forgo any appe- cooked inside an earthenware cup that I can actually have a dessert. tizers, even though there is a wide at their own bakery “Bread and So there you have it. Dewa has section of buffet starters, and get Butter” located just under the res- the perfect romantic setting for a Chateaubriand for Two and if the romantic evening is a great success there are even hotel rooms conveniently located just PUFF PIECE: Baked mango on puff pastry with ginger and Grand Marnier. a short walk away from the table. If, on the other hand, it all Dewa Phuket Resort is situated at 65 Dewa Terrace Grill is open every day goes horribly wrong it is good to Moo1, Tambon Sakoo Road near from 6-11 pm. Reservations can be know that the airport is only five Phuket International Airport and Nai made on T: 076372300 or E: minutes away. Yang Beach. [email protected].

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON: The Jazz Trio even take requests as long as they fit the mood. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 19

Pullman’s pulling power The soon to open Pullman Phuket Arcadia recently launched a mass recruitment campaign to staff the 277 room hotel. The 43 year old General Manager, Brett Wilson, took time out of his busy schedule to talk with the Phuket Gazette. Phuket Gazette: What is your background almost a buzz-word that represents a differ- in hospitality and why choose Phuket? ent experience with a focus on the guest. This Brett Wilson: I’ve worked in the hospitality is why we prefer to employ people with a industry since I was 18 years old with the great attitude rather than experience. The lat- InterContinental Hotel Group for many years ter can be taught. We want the best for our – from the Maldives to China, then with staff, our guests and for our owners. Anantara where I spent almost 18 months in Everything we do focuses on these three Bangkok before moving to Accor when I elements and tries to align them. heard of an opening in Phuket. Phuket is PG: In order to find these people you really where I’ve always wanted to be as my launched this huge recruitment campaign. wife and I got engaged here and we’ve had Tell us how that is going. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME: Pullman Phuket Arcadia’s Australian GM used the Häfele our first child in January. We love Bangkok BW: When I sat down with my Human Design Center to organize a massive two-day recruitment drive. Photo: Marc Mulloy but, from a lifestyle perspective, coming to Resources team I knew we had to do things Phuket just seemed so right for us. differently and we decided on a mass recruit- PG: Tell me a little about Pullman ment. Normally when you recruit someone Phuket Arcadia brand. you ask what they can do for you but here BW: It’s a brand new opening in October we wanted to show what we could do for of this year and this is new brand for Phuket them. We created a few areas here with a and probably the newest brand coming from touch of ‘Pullman’ so that people could feel Accor. There are 65 hotels worldwide at the an emotional attachment to what we are try- moment, expected to grow to 150 by 2015. ing to achieve and a desire to join us. Hopefully The Pullman brand seems to fit well in Asia we create an energy so that people go out and is definately a lifestyle brand. and spread the word. We need to hire 222 PG: How do define the Pullman style? people for our opening and hope to build that BW: I would say ‘young at heart’ even up to about 330 staff as the hotel expands. though our target age group is probably from PG: Looking at all the applicants here 35 through to 70. You’ve seen our tagline today, you seem to have attracted many ‘New attitude hotels by Accor’and I think more than that. Will you keep the our hotel is trying to become one of the best applications for the future? hotels in Phuket. It’s hard to define but we BW: One of the great things about the want our customers to find in us the answer Accor as a company, is that we have other to a certain desire as to how a hotel should be hotels opening so we’ll try to support our – with a certain edge. We want Pullman to be sister hotels after we’ve made our choices. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 Young scribes come of age Two Phuket students have won international recognition for their short stories in a regional writing competition. Here Koji Maehara and The Lonely Potato Claudia Martin explain their inspiration for writing IN THE silent kitchen with no movement, there was a food basket. In that basket, sat a lonely egg shaped and what the awards mean to them. vegetable. He lay absolutely still, fitting in with the motionless surroundings, waiting to be admired. The marvelous thought of being tasted and the pleasant sounds of people’s joy when appetizing food went into someone’s mouth were irresistible. KOJI Maehara is a rare gem. Born about fewer things, but in a lot He had seen his friends (The same kind of vegetable as him) taken to the dining table and them smiling in Tokyo on December 26, 2000, more detail,” he said. with happiness as they entered pupils mouths. The UMMMMM’S!!!! And the AHHHHH’S!!!!! The to parents who are both Japanese “I felt weird by writing about people that just ate them were licking their lips to taste the leftovers of the flavoursome food that had just and non-native English speakers, something that had no feelings as gone down their throats. he was taught to speak English if it did have feelings!” he added. But, the fabulous thought of this made him feel more and more jealous. Every time another vegetable before he learnt Japanese. As with many great writers in that was not him was taken out of the vegetable basket to be eaten, it felt like an arrow was shot right Although his mum does speak their early years, young Koji felt through him, and the pain would last for a millennia. Then, his hopes would sink down lower into his English as a second language he a sense of accomplishment on body and he would feel as though it would fall out of his body and he would have no feelings. usually speaks Japanese with her finishing writing his story, but felt As the long and dull days past, he felt like he was trapped in a film that was playing on the TV and the at home but awkward person that was watching the movie held down on the slow-motion button. Everyday just felt like a always English about it being waste of time for him, just sitting there in a place where no one needed him. He would ask himself “Why with his brother. read in public. am I here” and would repeat it over and over again. His profi- “I felt And on top of all this, he knew that he couldn’t stay in a healthy condition for long and that he would ciency in happy when it start to rot. Then, slowly his skin would turn moldy and wave after wave appalling smells would con- English has was finished, taminate the air. People would never touch him if that happened! since grown in but I was also After another dreadful day, the sun came up from nowhere and the amazing light that it provides shone leaps and embarrassed right through the window to mark the early morning. He looked around him and then he saw nothing! bounds, and he because I There were no vegetables except for him. The family would have to use him for their meal now! recently won a didn’t want Waiting for the meal that he was going to be included in was the last thing he wanted to do right now. short-story anyone to read Then, the sounds of people entered the kitchen room and shadows lay down across writing compe- it! But now I the patio floor. After that, instantly groups of people followed each one of them. tition at his am very proud Foot by foot, they trotted towards the dining table. Oh! I wish this meal was the school, the though!” he ex- last one in the day! I can experience something that I was meant to live for! British Interna- plained. When the dishes were being cleaned and the table was clear of plates, the tional School, Like most family happily walked out of the kitchen. He was so excited he couldn’t Phuket (BIS). good-quality control himself. He started jumping around in circles (Well, that’s what he Little did his pieces of writ- thought he was doing. Vegetables don’t have legs so how can they jump???) teachers know Eleven-year-old Koji Maehara of ing, Koji’s British International School, Phuket. WOOSH! An arm wiped out him out of the basket and he soared what glory work took through the air. He whizzed down to the ground. His body split apart in would become of his essay, time. “It took two weeks of lit- two halves. Yellow mushy squirted out from the inside. He knew he was meekly titled The Lonely Potato. eracy periods at school, which finished. His heart broke apart as well. Koji’s story placed third in the meant a total of three to four “Oh look. A potato on the floor,” a voice said. overall final of the primary hours working on my story. school category of the Federa- “I also spent a lot of time tion of British International checking words, by using dictio- Schools in South East Asia naries and thesauruses. I did a lot (FOBISSEA) short-story writing of this in my own time and in ‘Child Soldiers’ right on target competition. class,” he said. WHEN a 14-year-old writes about child something about it,” she said. Young Koji, who joined BIS in As for winning his award, he soldiers in Sierra Leone, it tends to have Different stories take different Year 4, when he was eight years said, “I am really happy and proud an impact. Claudia Martin’s short story strokes, and Claudia wrote her piece in old, explained that his inspiration for my mum. She really wanted had precisely that effect. Her story just three hours. “But the research was for the imaginative story struck me to study in a British School.” Astray reached the overall final of the roughly half a term’s theme and I had him while “messing around with secondary FOBISSEA short-story writ- to read books on the subject as part of a friend”. Koji read and presented his story at ing competition. class,” she explained. “I really enjoy being able to the Year 6 graduation ceremony in “I have a passion for writing any- As for winning the award: “I cer- write in detail about something the BIS school auditorium on June way, but I was studying the theme of tainly didn’t expect it and I am very that doesn’t have much to de- 20. He also received a trophy for his child soldiers in English class and I was proud of it. My parents think it is great scribe. That way I can write achievement. really moved by it. I felt I had to write and they are very proud, too.” Claudia Martin, 14.

Growing master of the visual art WHEN considering what would be most appropriate to graphically represent the Phuket Gazette’s editorial in support of the 28th National Youth Games held recently in Phuket – and hence dubbed the ‘Phuket Games’ – the Gazette thought nothing would be better than an image created by a young student in Phuket. Coming to our rescue was Peraya ‘Nita’ Kaykul (above, left), a student enrolled in the BIS Phuket International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. When filing her image (above, right), published as the editorial cartoon featured on page 10 of the May 26 issue of the Phuket Gazette, young Peraya wrote: ‘Sorry if the quality is not up to it.’ Don't worry Khun Peraya, it's more than up to standard. The Phuket Gazette thanks you. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Daunting decisions What Ex-pat parents should consider when selecting the right school for their children By Lennard Kolthof better option. It prepares your child for an international community. In- CHOOSING your child’s school ternational schools usually follow a might be one of the most daunting Western curriculum, with a world decisions you ever have to make. focus, plus additional Thai and for- It might even be harder when eign language/cultural classes. living abroad, as educational stan- Choosing a Thai (bilingual/ dards that are common back home, English Program) school is an may not be supported in the new option if you’re staying in Thailand county you’re living in. and have no plans to move back to The first, rather difficult point Western society. A Thai school may you have to consider, is where your still offer English for the majority child will study, live and work when of subjects, but curriculum will be he or she gets based on the Thai older. standard, in THE GRADUATE: It may seem like a long way off, but thinking about where your child wants to be in 10 years is essential when making a decision about which school he or she should attend. Photo Will Folsom Are you here in order to prepare Thailand for a few your child for Thai are allowed to watch a class. Or triggered. swimming periods at the school’s years or are you society. better yet, ask if your child can The fourth point to look at is the age-appropriate swimming pools, as here with no plans The second have a trial run and join a class facilities and the physical education swimming is a great physical activ- to go back home? point to look at is for the day. (PE) program at the school. A vast ity and a very important skill. These kinds of questions are im- the school’s mission and vision The third point to look at is the amount of facilities are needed to When choosing a school ask: portant since they directly affect the statements. These inspiring state- amount of time instructing from text- support effective learning. “Are children offered sports and curriculum your child should fol- ments should reflect the purpose of books. Teaching from textbooks A fully equipped library with how many PE sessions per week?” low to increase their chances of a the school and its disposition to- immediately tells you that creative books from well respected Is there appropriate PE successful future. wards education, learning and the learning is taking place less than at publishers covering both fiction and equipment and is there a covered If you are staying here for a school community. schools with a fewer amount of text- nonfiction is a must, and it should PE/activity field to protect the chil- couple of years and are planning to Parents should investigate how books (or even no textbooks at all). be made available for parents to dren from the elements? send your child to a school in your this mission and vision has been put Frequent use of textbooks cre- take reading home. Obviously it is difficult to envi- home country, then an international into practice at the school and its ates a static, teacher-centered way All classrooms should have an sion where your child will or would school is definitely the answer. community. This is important since of teaching (not learning). Explor- interactive white board so that like to be a decade from today. Make sure the international school teaching and learning practices ing through using one’s own learning in classrooms is taken However, it is possible for you as you choose offers a student portfo- should be based on the school’s creativity and independent thinking a step further. a parent/guardian to influence your lio that is recognized all over the mission and vision. in a social setting is what you want What about display boards in and child’s chances at a positive future, world, so that transitions between How this vision is realized will for your child. Activity-based learn- around the classroom? if you look for the right things. schools are easy and hassle free. affect your child as a student and ing through exploration, in a strong Children’s work should be dis- If you are planning to stay here your role as a parent in the school social setting, is when children are played so that they can see how they Lennard Kolthof is currently finishing but you want your child to study community. During an intake ses- most encouraged to learn. They use have progressed, feel proud and his Master’s in Education and is the abroad or at an international univer- sion with the School Head or Head and expand their own skill set to the show parents when they are visit- Marketing Coordinator at Kajonkiet sity within Thailand, then an of Department, ask how their vi- best of their ability. Thus, indepen- ing the school. International School Phuket and a international school is also the sion is put into practice and if you dence and creative thinking are Children should enjoy weekly Physical Education instructor. If ever a wiz there was KAJONKIETSUKSA International School (KIS) Phuket is re-vamp- ing an American classic – giving the Wizard of Oz a new twist for today’s audiences. Although the play draws largely from the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, the KIS production is arranged in the style of oratorio. There will be two narrators, one of whom is the Wiz himself. Dialogue is taken from the wizard’s memories of a failed career and the story unfolds as he looks back. Parents and the community will be able to see children perform in a family-friendly show. “I’m looking forward to playing the part of the Tin Man, especially when I get to freeze and go rusty,” said Marley, a Year 4 student. The play opens on June 28 at 9:30am, with another performance on the same day at 3pm. The fi- NEVER MIND THAT MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN: From left: Suttipon Rattana nale will be at 6pm on June 29. All as the Wizard of Oz and Alicia Debrot as Dorothy in the scene where showings are in the main hall of Dorothy arrives at the Emerald City and confronts the Wiz. the new KIS building in Kathu. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 Heartbreak’s hardest road RECENTLY I reviewed a pair of When his mother was still alive books – The Lifeboat and The Star- and he was still speaking, he also board Sea – by a pair of first-time had his own imaginary TV interview female novelists that were compe- show called It’s That Kid! Every tent enough in terms of prose and episode was carefully preserved by plot but sorely lacking in character- persecuted ruthlessly by bullies, his mother on cassettes. ization. In a word, they lacked heart. always on the alert for flight. He His memories of his mother – Scott O’Connor’s Untouchable shares a small rundown house in a cooking up a storm in the kitchen, (Tyrus Books, Blue Ash, Oklahoma, bad neighborhood in Los Angeles cheering on her beloved LA Dodg- 2011, 381pp) is chock full of heart: with his depressed, grief-stricken ers in Dodgers Stadium – are that rich emotional identification father. The two live on fast food. rendered in virtual prose poems. with a character that arises from According to the father, the His father is equally grief- inhabiting that person from the in- mother collapsed one day while stricken, a situation not helped by side out. The grief and fears of a teaching her high school history his job on a cleanup crew for ex- motherless child become yours too. class. The Kid doesn’t believe him. ceptionally messy suicides and “Here he comes, Whitley Earl Influenced by his only friend, murders. He is further burdened by Darby, com- Matthew Crump, knowing the real cause of his wife’s monly known as “Here comes The Kid, son of militant death. But he is capable of his own The Kid, big fundamentalist prose poem about growing up with make room, make way. GRIEF ENCOUNTER: Scott O’Connor’s father and son search through the head, big feet, Christians, he his grandmother in the New Mexico dark realms of familial loss to find each other. spindly body, the Don’t get too close. swears a covenant desert. While working construction whole contraption Known to have germs, not to speak until on a gated retirement community, mal routines. The father rescues over the opposite wall to respond threatening to tip his mother returns he’d sneak in to be alone. a huge half-mad dog that has been with his own crowded mural of over at any cooties, bad breath, B.O. home. He commu- “He would find a filled pool and trapped in a nearby sewer. “The everyday life, gradually gathering moment as he navi- Known to be diseased, nicates by notepad. strip down to his underpants, lie dog was a good idea,” the father three companions from school and gated the buckled He’s also a on his back and float. Watching thinks. “The dog would forget the drawing them into this site of sidewalk, read- known to be contagious.” comic book artist, the tops of palm trees moving sewer; forget the pound, and then mystery. justed the weight of his overlarge creator of Extraordinary Adventures against the purple sky, feeling the the dog would be fine, friendly and Alone and together, father and backpack. Here comes The Kid, featuring boy wonder Smooshie warmth of the water, his skin tak- fine.” Now, how to communicate son confront their loss and grief. make room, make way. Don’t Smith. ing on sun. When his ears bobbed with the dog? They battle to find their voices get too close. Known to have “Smooshie was the most popu- under there was a rushing sound, The son explores a house that and to reunite at last on the eve germs, cooties, bad breath, B.O. lar talk show host in the history of a seashell roar, and when they has recently burned down. Some- of the new millennium, beneath Known to be diseased, known to TV because he had a time machine came back about there was noth- one has left a ceiling-high pastel a desert sky. It’s been a terrible be contagious.” that let him go back and forth ing, just the silence of the desert.” chalk mural of a red-haired angel but triumphant journey and the The Kid is eleven years old and through the years and interview all Then two things happen that in the charred living room, wings reader shares in their sense of the pariah of his schoolroom class, sorts of people.” jolt father and son out of their dis- lifting up to the sky. The Kid takes redemption. Laugh away the low season blues On Stage

STAND-UP comedy comes back to the island on Wednesday June 27, when three star comedians take to the stage at the Holiday Inn Resort Patong for a night of fun. Hailing from Canada, the UK and Scotland, respectively, Paul Myrehaug, Jeremy O’Donnell and Brian Higgins are currently tour- ing Asia, also performing in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok. Canadian Paul Myrehaug is COMIC RELIEF: Paul Myrehaug, Brian Higgins and Jeremy O’Donnell will used to world traveling. Just last be performing at the Holiday Inn Resort, in Patong, next Wednesday. month he was in Kuala Lumpur and in March he performed for fast one-liners and observational booking deals. the troops in Afghanistan and humor has made him an audience The first offers a show ticket spent Christmas aboard the and critic favorite, both in the UK and dinner at Sam’s Steakhouse for HMCS VANCOUVER, entertain- and abroad. 2,400 baht per person. The sec- ing the crew as the warship Tickets are available at outlets ond special includes the ticket, sailed off the coast of Italy. around the island at the early- dinner and one night's accommo- Scotsman Brian Higgins was a bird price of just 960 baht each, dation in a Superior room at the paramedic before taking up com- including Woody’s Sandwich Hilton for the incredible price of just edy. He has since gone on to earn Shoppes (Patong and Chalong), of 8,550 baht per couple. Break- plaudits for his anecdotal style Shakers Patong, RPM Health fast is included. To book, call including being described as the Club at Royal Phuket Marina and 076 370 200 and ask for Morgan. ‘people's favourite comedian’ by from event sponsor the Phuket So, an Englishman, a Scotsman industry rag, The Stage. Gazette, at their offices on and a Canadian walk into the The evening’s compere, Jer- Thepkrassatri Road. Holiday Inn Resort… emy O’Donnell, spends as much Tickets at the door will be Want to know the punchline? time writing for hit TV and 1,200 baht. However, host spon- Then come along on Wednesday radio shows as he does perform- sor Holiday Inn Resort Patong is June 27 at 8pm for the Phuket ing on stage. His mix of lightning offering two very special pre- Punchline Comedy Night. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 23 Dr Wiwat Seetamanotch DR WIWAT Seetamanotch has a eventual application on a national quick analytical mind, matched level. only by his quick actions. He In his own words, Dr Wiwat is hardly ever leaves things undone ‘hyperactive’ and it would be wrong and there seems to be no ‘pend- to assume that DMAT is his only ing’ tray on his office desk. achievement. Perhaps this explains why cri- “I am an analyst, I am constantly sis management appeals to him, assessing crises.” and why, in terms of personality people are great at improvisation and His ongoing work includes help- at least, he appears to be the best have an excellent, workable model.” ing transport police identify the cause man for the job. In 2008, Dr Wiwat set about de- of injuries and death in traffic acci- As deputy chief of Phuket veloping Thailand’s first DMAT dents and working out solutions to Provincial Health Office (PPHO), based on the Japanese model. Dr help reduce them. the fifty-three-year-old doctor was Wiwat built a capable team that Dr Wiwat’s bonhomie means the brains behind the installation included doctors, nurses and elec- that work never bores him. “I love of Phuket’s first Disaster Medical trical and IT technicians. He even my work,” he admits, “and Assistance Team (DMAT), a got the Thai Air Force involved and although I am a doctor, I think like group of medical and technical its personnel were trained in air a scientist. It’s fun digging around personnel trained to deliver urgent evacuation techniques. to find solutions to problems.” medical treatment to people The Phuket DMAT are now able While Dr Wiwat is having fun injured during a crisis. to deploy, move and set up a make- with his crisis management work, The event that led Dr Wiwat shift hospital in a matter of hours. one thing he would like to see hap- to this field was none other than They are also equipped to operate pen in his lifetime is support for the 2004 tsunami when, while using their own generator and radio Phuket people with disabilities and working at the PPHO and as di- equipment. their caretakers. This, he says, is a rector of Thalang Hospital, he The true ‘test’ came in 2010 when project that is close to his heart. witnessed how woefully unpre- Had Yai was hit by the worst floods For Dr Wiwat, that means: pared Phuket was in terms of of this century. Dr Wiwat’s team assessing situations, designing emergency medical assistance. moved in and was lauded as response packages, inspiring others After the tsunami, Dr Wiwat by the national press. to get involved and stepping back went for disaster preparedness The Phuket DMAT team also to monitor from a distance. training in Sweden, Australia and took part in medical assistance “I see myself as the water in a About Thai Gallery Japan. He was most impressed by operations during the mudslide in mixture of sand and gravel that The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of the Japanese model, which he Krabi and the prolonged flood in eventually turns into concrete. their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, thought could be adapted to suit Ayudhaya last year. From that lowly substance, perhaps often, for having made those contributions through successful social situations in Thailand. Despite the success of Phuket beautiful temples can arise,” says and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some “Japan experiences about one- DMAT, Dr Wiwat never rests on the good-natured health officer. foreign language skills and an interest in interacting with different fifth of the world’s earthquakes and his laurels and the system, he Dr Wiwat is married to Khun cultures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of as such has a well established cri- says, is subject to constant revi- Surangsri, a medical researcher. expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. sis response system. The Japanese sion and improvement for its Together they have three children. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012

IN MY HAPPY PLACE: At the launch of The Happy Place project were the MD Worawut Hogthong (center) with a team from Siam Commercial Bank.

IT’S OFFICIAL: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket and Asia Image Events announced that the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2012, would be held at Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket. Kasemkij Hotels’ Travel Industry Group Director Poomiphat Navanukroh (2nd from left), event organizer Image Asia Managing Director Mr Grenville Fordham (5th from left), TAT Executive Director Southern Region Mr Poramet Amatyakul (3rd from left) Trade Marketing Manager (Remy-Cointreau) for Mount Gay-Rum, Kanittha Kasemwattana (1st from left) and Miss Thailand World 2012 Miss Vanessa Muangkod (4th from left) participated in the press conference held at the TAT Headquarters in Bangkok recently.

PULLING TOGETHER: The team from the soon-to-open Pullman Phuket Arcadia were at their recent mass-recruitment day.

BORN THIS WAY: The Phuket Academy of Dance put on their song and dance extraveganza recently at the Hilton Arcadia Grand Ballroom.

The Northern Thai Club of Phuket held a bowling tournament at Big C’s CS Bowl last week with more than 150 teams competing. The event raised over 450,000 baht for local charities. Seen here (L to R) are: Nonglak Kongpen, club committee member; Nattaporn Panitpichetvong, event chairwoman; Tanaporn Tanthai, club vice president; Lt Col Rattapong Siriburanapong, club president; and Janpen Arno, club committee member. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

Hard Rock Cafe Founder’s Day Hard Rock Cafe Phuket celebrated HRC’s 41st anniversary on June 14 and invited more than 50 children from Uncle Pitak’s Orphanage to come for lunch, play games and help blow out the candles on the anniversary cake. Photos: Marc Mulloy 26 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 27

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CANCER (June 22-July 23): where a financial matter is con- AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): should not be disappointed and The stars suggest that cerned – the stars suggest that The month of June it’s not too late for others to set Cancerians could have to Thursday is an auspicious day to should end on a more their sights higher. In the realm admit they were wrong sign contracts. Where romance is hopeful note for of romance, communication this week. A fire sign is poised to concerned, you have reason to see Aquarians. Recent ups and downs breakdown with an earth sign point out that mistakes have been that an air sign’s broken heart has have probably left you wondering could be caused by words lost made – your best option is to see finally mended. when things will start to go your in translation. Monday is the best this as part of a learning curve and way. The stars suggest that this day to get your message across. move forward. Those with a birth- LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): week will bring clues of how the day in the week ahead are fore- As the end of June A golden tip from a astral atmosphere will offer support TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): cast to make more sensible deci- approaches, Librans are water sign can put house during July. Your ability to adapt, Lucky stars are poised to work sions in the coming year. Romance forecast to be in a posi- hunting Sagittarians onto where others are less flexible, is an on behalf of Taureans this week. with an earth sign takes on new tive frame of mind. A tedious task the right track. The stars indicate asset at work this week. Sparkling A financial issue that meaning this weekend. that demanded more effort than that July is an auspicious month for days for romance are Sunday and has been dragging on expected should be finalized, leav- relocation – a change of scene will Monday. for too long should be LEO (July 24-Aug 22): ing you free to focus on more encourage your creative energy to settled by the end of June and There are hints that Leos rewarding work. Where romance flow. The area of romance is PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): your bank balance is forecast to may overlook important is concerned, a heart to heart talk cloudy; another fire sign could Where work or business make the wait worthwhile. Those details in documents this with a fire sign can result in a show their butterfly tendencies. is concerned, the stars who have been trying to send ro- week. Your distraction may be due more harmonious relationship. Love with a water sign is better advise Pisceans to widen mantic signals to an air sign are to an unsettled atmosphere at Those who are single are forecast starred. Fortunate days for finances their net. Losing your supported by the cosmic climate work, which is set to clear by the to find love with an earth sign. are Wednesday and Thursday. fear of the unknown can help to this weekend. Wear the color end of the month. In the mean- open doors to success and this silver to enhance your charisma. time, keep a cool head and avoid SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): week is an encouraging time to rushing agreements. In the realm A wave of events can Capricorns’ powers of take some calculated risks. Another GEMINI (May 22-June 21): of romance, there are signs that a make this a week to concentration could let water sign has useful connections There are hints that Geminis will relationship with an air sign could remember for many them down early next to offer and valuable experience to learn something about a water be affected by an opportunity for Scorpios. Insecurity at work week and the stars recommend share. Your luck in love remains sign that could make them see this person to move away. should be relieved when news ar- keeping life simple until after steady until the end of the month, this person in a more rives on Tuesday or Wednesday Wednesday. Where affairs of the with commitments well starred. negative light. The VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): – there are signs that your opin- heart are concerned, an air sign’s stars advise getting to This is an auspicious ions will finally be taken into con- answer to a domestic problem can ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): the heart of this matter before a week for Virgoans to sideration. Those who have a bu- cause friction on the home front. The world of work friendship is affected. Travel is reach understandings. A reaucratic issue on their minds If you are single and seeking, an- holds promise until the well starred until the end of this calmer mood should enable you will be glad when an air sign other earth sign’s interest won’t end of June, with the month – taking a last minute to see things more easily from oth- agrees to pull strings on their be- be hard to miss this weekend. The spotlight shining on less stress short break will be beneficial for ers’ points of view. Another earth half. Dazzling days for romance stars forecast better luck with and more monetary gain. Those those who are expecting a busy sign is happy to meet halfway are Saturday and Sunday. money towards the end of June. who dared ask for the moon time in July. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Sansiri to launch downtown condo

IN RESPONSE to the positive “A portion of the titles will be feedback that Sansiri PCL has re- ‘free-hold’, so foreigners will also ceived in its first year of have an opportunity to become expansion into Phuket, the owners,” he told the Gazette. Bangkok-headquartered mega- Mr Apichart, along with Senior developer has announced plans for Executive Vice President Uthai its fourth condominium develop- Uthaisangsuk, co-introduced the ment on the island – ‘the BASE’. new project to local media at a press Representing an investment of conference held earlier this week at 800 million baht, the development the Blue Elephant restaurant in will comprise 311 units in two, 7- Phuket Town. storey mid-rise buildings, to be built “This is our fourth [the BASE] on a four-rai (6,400 square meters) development so far, and it is the first plot of land. one outside of Bangkok,” Mr A prime selling point of the Apichart noted. project is its central location off “We see a lot of demand and Wichit Songkhram Road – just potential here. We want Phuket to behind Thainaan Restaurant, serve as a benchmark [market] for across the street from Central this brand and other future Festival Phuket – within walking upcountry expansions,” he added. distance to most of Phuket Highlighting the success of the Town’s major shopping centers. brand’s initial three developments, In contrast to the firm’s initial located in the On Nut, Chaeng three dcondo projects in Kathu, Wattana and Rama IX areas of the A rendering of what the BASE will look like upon completion. Inset: Uthai Uthaisangsuk and Apichart Chutrakul. which were designed for the lower- capital, Mr Uthai added that the doors, yet most people who buy Starting at 1.9million baht, one- A presales event is planned at middle income bracket, the BASE’s firm also has plans to launch an- condos are working-class people bedroom units will range from 33.5 Sansiri’s Phuket Gallery, next to the target group is a notch up the so- other ‘the BASE’ in Khon Kaen who also enjoy the ‘city life’. to 34.5 sqm, while two bedroom initial dcondo development in Kathu, cioeconomic tier. later this year. “The layout of the complex and units, priced from 4mn baht, will from June 29 to July 1. “We expect that a majority of our Speaking on the brand’s central rooms highlights and exemplifies span from 55.5 to 58.5 sqm. Construction of the project is clients [for this project] will be theme, Mr Uthai said: “The contrast this indoor-outdoor contrast, while The two-bedroom units will be expected to commence by the start affluent, working-class Thais, be- between nature and civilization is an maintaining an element of privacy.” corner suites, with six units of next year, with units expected tween the age of 30 and 55,” said important factor of the design. The development will offer two planned on every floor, roughly 12 to be ready to occupy by the sec- Sansiri CEO Apichart Chutrakul. Phuket is widely known for its out- room styles: one and two bedroom. per cent of all units. ond quarter of 2014. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY June 23 - 29, 2012 Now everyone is flying, or should be

DID she or didn’t she? Please don’t make me a VIP, Mythbusters and those hell bent on just leave me alone, let me get to disputing urban lore often point out my room and – as long as the that the innocuous phrase “Qu’ils bed is comfy, Wi-Fi is working mangent de la brioche”, often and the neighborhood is interest- translated into English as, “Let them after coming in on one of those ing – it’s all good. eat cake”, had nothing to do with AirAsia red birds. Who would At school I loved sitting in the Queen Marie-Antoinette. have imagined that for a little over back of the room. Somehow Over the past five years, Asia’s 8,000 baht I could visit such a things were more interesting middle class continues day in and great exotic destination? sitting with the truants and misfits day out to be the region’s travel I struck up a conversation on who irked those in authority. superstars. It’s like a casting call the plane with my seat-mate who The whole premise of thinking for American Idol, only bigger. works in Bangkok and who was that an ever-increasing population Anyone who has visited an air- travelling with a large tour group. can go out into the world to see, port recently can’t help but have Forget Chiang Mai, or to experience and to travel is such “Now everyone can fly” etched Kanchanburi, these people were a breath of fresh air. This is Asia’s into their memory-scape. headed into the great wide open. decade and while things are no It’s like one of those insane I often cross the invisible line doubt going to be on the edge of jingles you can’t get out of your between the few and the masses craziness, it’s the future. head. No amount of booze, sleep from staid legacy airline carri- We can smugly want to keep the deprivation or therapy will help – ers and budget airlines. There is club small and open to only those it’s still there. a reason they call them Airbuses who float through vacations or busi- Sure there are calls from tour- and the LCCs tend to be chaotic ness trips without even speaking to ism officials and online gripe-sites trips, with rugby scrums of a local unless they are a driver, wait- about when elite, high rolling tour- people providing scenes straight ress or guest services staff. Or else ists will return, but somehow I out of Noah’s Ark. we can make it real. Sure it’s not can’t see plane-loads of Greeks I travel a lot and despite a previ- always pretty and things will be pulling up in tour buses at Phuket ous life as a corporate hotelier, where messy, but isn’t that life? International Airport anytime soon. flying was at the front of the bus While we all know what hap- Unless they are job seekers or we followed by suites at hotels and all pened to our dearly departed start seeing a trend of Euro boat- the perks that you can image, at Marie-Antoinette, today follow- people wading ashore. Anything is times the journey became surreal. ing the Yellow Brick Road with possible. My tastes can run anywhere Dorothy and Toto is simply too But this has little to do with my from private pool villas to a Holi- much fun to miss. point, which is about the miracle day Inn Express, ibis or the wide There’s plenty more room on of Asia’s Low-Cost Carriers assortment that lays somewhere the magic bus; so if you care to (LCC) and how profoundly in the middle. Big hotel rooms get off your couch and join the connected we have all become. confuse me; I wake up in the rest of humanity, jump on in. I’m sitting in a hotel room in middle of the night wondering Does anyone know happened to Colombo, Sri Lank typing this where I am. that piece of cake? Anyone? TICKET PLEASE: Now anyone can get on the bus. Photo: Jared Earle Club Lersuang changes its name

THE NAME GAME: Baan Puri’s name is loosely translated as “Our Home, Our Place”. owner-management since 2010 Bangkok, for their steadfast support, – after the dismissal of the advice and fine attention to detail, former directors. and the owners for never wavering THE Board of Directors of Club In choosing the new name, from the path of resolving the prob- Lersuang, a private residential loosely translated as “Our Home, lems practically and commercially. estate in Bang Tao, Phuket, has Our Place”, Baan Puri’s owners have May all who are involved with or announced that the property will re-affirmed their ownership of the who may stay at Baan Puri be well, be renamed “Baan Puri” effective property and look forward to happy and peaceful.” July 1, 2012. enjoying peace of mind, security and Managed by leading property The new name, chosen from freedom from further difficulties. firm Jones Lang LaSalle (Thai- a list submitted to leaseholders, In a recent press release the own- land), the development is popular represents a fresh start for the ers wrote “We thank our lawyers, among resort vacation rentals. property, which has been under Amphon Anuporn Associates, – Phuket Gazette June 23 - 29, 2012 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 31 CBRE: retail construction booms SHOPPING center developments tion, research has revealed. reached significant levels, with 29.6 market share of leasable area in than 100,000 sqm was completed. are flourishing globally, especially in According to a report by CBRE million square meters under con- Bangkok’s shopping malls, plans Likewise there was virtually no new Asia and other emerging markets, Group, one of the world’s largest struction globally, the report said. to open 5 new malls up-country development in the mature shopping where retailer expansion has reached real estate services firm, develop- CBRE’s research team looked at within this year,” he said. center markets of North America unprecedented levels of construc- ment of new shopping centers has developments in 180 major cities CBRE’s research highlighted and the Pacific region. worldwide, with a focus on that the total retail supply in the Sebastian Skiff, Executive Direc- projects completed in 2011, and Thai Capital, as of the first tor of CBRE Retail in Asia, those currently under construction. quarter (Q1) of this year, rose commented, “Overall, retailers have The research found that emerg- to 5.75mn sqm, rising 1.0% shifted their focus to exploring new ing markets such as China, Turkey, from the previous quarter, and markets and new opportunities in and India are far more active than 5% from Q1 last year. which they are able to grow their the more mature markets of West- Chinese cities dominated the businesses and carry out cross-bor- ern Europe and North America. construction activity, with half of der expansion initiatives. In 2011, new shopping centers all the shopping center space un- “This strategic growth is contrib- opened in 63 (35%) of the cities der construction being in the most uting to the escalation of high quality covered in the survey, of which 50 populous country. retail space in emerging markets, were in emerging markets. Asia accounted for 70% of all such as China, Malaysia and Viet- In contrast, only five cites in schemes currently being built. nam. These markets are seeing an Western Europe saw the opening of Outside of China, the most ac- influx of retailers and outside inter- a new center last year. tive markets are Abu Dhabi, est which consequently fuels the On Bangkok, James Pitchon, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur (Klang Val- demand for new developments. Executive Director and head of ley), New Delhi and Sao Paolo. “Mature markets such as West- CBRE research in Thailand said: In Europe, new shopping cen- ern Europe and North America have “The retail market saw a full recov- ters were completed in just 15 out substantial retail development offer- ery from the 2011 floods. All retail of the 96 cities covered in the ings. We will not likely see such stores closed during the floods were survey. Outside of Russia and expansive growth in new malls, but reopened and retail sales improved. Turkey, only the Ukraine (Kiev rather a constant elevation of what “The two key trends are [the and Kharkov) and Italy (Milan and already exists as owners respond to development of] community malls Turin) saw the completion of new store formats required by re- in Bangkok and the expansion of more than one new center. tailers, and more modern facilities major retail developers up-country; London, with the completion preferred by most consumers.” CPN, the country’s leading retail of Westfield Stratford City, was property developer with a 22% the only city in Europe where more For more info, see W: cbre.com

Biz leaders call for update on stalled convention center KEY business leaders in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi are calling for the government to announce the current status of the plan to build an international convention center at the north end of the is- land for fear of the long-awaited project having stalled yet again. Phuket Tourist Association Vice President for Marketing Bhuritt Maswongsa said that lack of up- dates of the plan is affecting the Bhuritt Maswongsa of the PTA. confidence of investors who have If the NEB finds the impacts are long supported the project. acceptable, the project will be fast- “The project will benefit Phuket tracked, but if the NEB finds and the greater Andaman area, es- ',6&29(5/8;85<,1$5$5(/2&$7,21 otherwise, “we won’t allow con- pecially in the MICE [meetings, struction,” he said. incentives, conventions, exhibitions] )ODQNHGE\½YHVWXQQLQJEHDFKHVDQGRYHUORRNLQJJOLWWHULQJ3DWRQJ%D\ Mr Bhuritt refuted these claims, market as MICE tourists have three saying, “The Phuket business com- times more purchasing power than DQGWKH$QGDPDQ6HD%OXHSRLQWRIIHUVDWRXFKRIVHUHQLW\LQRQHRIWKH munity wants the center to be in Tah normal tourists,” he added. Chat Chai [in Mai Khao] because ODVWDYDLODEOHVHDYLHZSORWVRQ3KXNHWµVGHVLUDEOHZHVWFRDVW%OXHSRLQW The call for a public status up- it’s the center of development in the date of the project follows north of Phuket and the gateway to LVFRPSULVHGRIIUHHKROGDQGOHDVHKROGFRQGRVDOOVRSKLVWLFDWHGLQVW\OH Wuttipong Chaisaeng, advisor to the Khao Lak and Krabi. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior ZLWKHQYLURQPHQWDOSUHVHUYDWLRQLQPLQG&KRRVH%OXHSRLQWDQGLQYHVWLQ “The project will not affect sea Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit, visit- turtles laying their eggs as the ing the selected site on March 7. DQXQULYDOOHGOLIHVW\OHFKRLFHLQDWUXO\PDJLFDOORFDWLRQ project site is not on Mai Khao Mr Wuttipong expressed “grave Beach. Also, the project site is not – concerns” about the project’s viabil- as claimed – “the last natural forest    ity, citing the environmental impact on the beach in Phuket,” he said. the project would have. “We want the Thailand Conven- “After inspecting the site, I see FRQWDFW#EOXHSRLQWFRQGRVFRP tion and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) the big problems concerning envi- to help push the project through, as ronmental impact issues,” he said. ZZZEOXHSRLQWFRQGRVFRP so far we have the TCEB has done Specialists from NEB need to little to make this project a reality,” review the project in detail and de- 7HUPV &RQGLWLRQV7KHGHYHORSHUUHVHUYHVWKHULJKWDWDQ\WLPHWRPDNHFKDQJHVWRWKHSURMHFWDWLWVRZQGLVFUHWLRQ,PDJHVDUHFRPSXWHUJHQHUDWHGDQGIRUYLVXDOUHIHUHQFHRQO\ Mr Bhurritt said. termine for themselves the extent – Kritsada Mueanhawong of those impacts, he said. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY June 23 - 29, 2012 The last of the Red Brigade Phuket. Maybe that explains my A small shrub, it blooms best failure to spot it before. Excuses, in full sun, and prefers well- excuses… drained, gritty soil. It is becoming The leaves are often reduced increasingly available in local plant IT IS always exciting to discover to small scales closely held against nurseries. Look out for Pratat a new plant. I recently chanced on bright green stems and are con- farang in Thai. a shrub with fine, arching, broom- sequently barely visible, but the Another relative rarity, at least like leaves, and masses of tiny but deep scarlet flowers are produced in this author’s experience, is the brilliant red tubular flowers. Its most of the year round. More- quassia amara. This native of name? Russelia equisetiformis. over, the wiry stems create a South America is a much larger Despite the tongue-twisting cascading effect that is especially shrub, up to three meters tall, but botanical label, this is not a shrub attractive when overlapping a also has tubular, scarlet flowers. that draws attention to itself and, wall or bank, hence the name; The leaves are initially red: only in any case, it is not common in fountain bush. as they mature do they turn a glossy green. The flowers are quite impressive, borne in long racemes up to ten inches long, and are fol- lowed by glossy black fruits. Quassia need plenty of mois- ture, so ensure it is not allowed to dry out completely. Prune to main- tain size and shape. Other red shrubs are more familiar presences. Ixoras – named after the Indian goddess Shiva – comes in a range of col- ors of which orange or scarlet TUBULAR TONGUE-TWISTER: Russelia equisetiformis, also known as the Fountain bush or Firecracker plant. Photo: Carl E Lewis is only one hue among many. The hardiest and most popular to the constant sunshine. Now – inedible tubers, and bearing huge variety of ixora is a vivid orange ixoras blaze away, utterly leaves up to three feet long. or scarlet, but since there are unfazed by the tropical heat. It sports a bright red – yes, red more than 400 varieties – almost There are many hybrid culti- again – inflorescence, which is all indigenous to the tropics – the vars from the yellow Frances actually not a flower but a bract. It choice is enormous. Perry to the rose-pink Rosea, but is extremely popular as an orna- Coccinea is a variety seen fre- the scarlet Exotica is a favorite. mental in gardens, partly because A LAST BLAST OF SCARLET: Bitterwood or quassia amara (top left), quently here, a compact grower No garden should be without its flowers last a long time. alpina purpurata (right) and ixora coccinea (bottom left). Photos: Drew with tiny, glossy evergreen some ixoras. They are also good Unlike its distant cousin, the Avery, Stefan Lins and Ramesh NG leaves and typical clusters of container plants for your patio. crepe ginger,(costus speciosus), densely packed florets. By pinching out some of the tips, which has tightly packed, cone- It is often the preferred choice you can encourage branching. shaped flower heads and which is for low screens, hedges, or for Prune after flowering. often featured in massed plantings, flanking a wall. It is not only one The red ginger (alpinia alpinia has bracts which open out of the least expensive shrubs purpurata or khiing daeng ) is to display spectacular blooms. It available, but one of the most more difficult to cultivate, maybe is sometimes grown as a container reliable bloomers. because it is a herbaceous shrub plant, but it will need plenty of care A neighbor initially planted that requires lots of water. and attention. rows of heliconias in a bed Considered not a true ginger by alongside his front wall, but some authorities, alpinia is an If you have a question or a garden that deprived of shade and short of unusual looking plant, consisting of you would like featured, you can email moisture, they soon succumbed leaf stalks rising from – in this case me at: [email protected]. Tip of the week Plant diseases VIRTUALLY all plant diseases are caused by three kinds of organisms: fungi, bacteria and viruses. Any of them may be responsible for leaf, stem and flower ailments, but the vast majority of soil-borne diseases are caused by fungi. Note that what often appears to be a disease is actu- ally the result of cultural problems, such as nutrient deficiency (or excessive fertilizer), sun-scald or soil dry- ness and/or soil compaction. Fungi are microscopic organisms. Most produce spores that are carried by insects, wind, garden tools or by hand. Damping off (sudden collapse) of seedlings, powdery mildew (white or grey circular blotches), root rot or rust (powdery pustules on the undersides of leaves) are all caused by fungal invasion of the plant. Viral diseases are most often spread by leaf-eating insects, such as aphids, leafhoppers, white flies and leaf miners. Aphids. Photo: anemoneprojectors June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 34 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012

Properties For Sale

OUTSTANDING SEA VIEW VILLA

For sale. Great value and lo- cated in Naithon. Tel: 084- 841 7921 (English). Email: excellentseaviewproperty@ gmail.com LAND FOR SALE THIDA HOUSE Near the main road to Baan POOL VILLAS RAWAI SALE 27 MILLION 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fur- Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. nished. Priced from 4.2 million 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 baht, 80% finance over 10 9118. Email: honda.1437@ years, easy to buy. Tel: 083-641 yahoo.co.th 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ hotmail.com PRIVATE SALE OF HALF A RAI At Ao Makham. Land is located QUIET LUXURY opposite Port of Phuket and APARTMENT next to Bel Air Cape Panwa Unbelievably quiet luxury apart- Thai-style modern town- house with land. Size: Resort. Price 4.2 million. Tel: ment in Soi Rico's, Bangla Road, 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. jacuzzi in the bathroom, rooftop 10.50m x 10.85m. 2 bed- HOUSE FOR SALE IN swimming pool and bar with rooms, 2 bathrooms with PHUKET VILLA BAAN PROMPHAN LAND NEAR living room, dining room, view of Patong Bay. Need to sell 30 RAI IN TOWN CONDO PATONG 2.5 floors, 5 mins to town, 2 MISSION HILLS now at 8.25 million baht. Fantas- kitchen and car park. Single Flat land near Dowroong bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Good tic investment opportunity. 3 house on land size: 15m by School in Phuket Town. Tel: for stay! 2.85 million baht. Tel: minute walk to beach and 10.85m. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- 081-691 2526. 083-506 9155. Email: sumitra. Jungceylon. Tel: 081-894 8446. rooms with living room, din- [email protected] Email: [email protected] ing area/kitchen, terrace and www.southernfriedrice.com car park. Soi Mountain View Kathu Waterfall. Tel: 081- CONDO IN TOWN HOUSE 535 7585, 084-119 4262, SUPALAI PARK DAOROONG LAND NEAR KATA 081-356 9754. Email: pee For sale, 3 storeys, 4 bed- CENTER [email protected] New condo. 1km to beach, rooms, 3 bathrooms, fully fur- Pa Khlok. 2 rai 32sq wah, Great location, road access, 5 near Bangla Rd and Jung- nished, 10 minutes to Central 60m wide. Chanote. Located mins to Kata Beach and main ceylon, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully Dept. Tel: 083-649 1218. on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- road, 1,450sqm with title deed. PENTHOUSE KATA furnished. 3.9 million baht for Muang Mai Rd. 11 km from Contact Lychee. Tel: 081-891 For sale, 7th floor, sea view, 2 42sqm and 3.8 million baht Heroines' Monument. Price: 3048 (Eng & German). bedrooms, 300sqm with ter- for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 SINGLE HOUSE 7.8 million baht. Tel: 089-472 race, jacuzzi. Price: 16.5 million 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ FOR SALE 9118. Email: honda.1437@ baht. Tel: 081-828 0972. Email: gmail.com hotmail.com NEW POOL VILLA [email protected] for sale. Near Seng Ho Bookstore in Phuket LAND AT 1 RAI LAND IN PAKLOK Town. Studio, 30sqm, LAND FOR floor 15, sea view, aircon, CHERNG TALAY 1 rai of flat land in quiet area QUICK SALE furnished. Price: 1.9 mil- 390sq wah, nice flat land, quiet with Chanote title. Looking for 4 million baht, bypass road, 9m x lion baht. Ready to move area, Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 quick sale at 3.6 million baht 27m. Tel: 089-729 6244. Email: in July 2012. Tel: 089- near Laguna Home. Price: 6 mil- (negotiable). Email: jase. [email protected] 472 9118. lion baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086- [email protected] 709 2933. In Thanapa Park View vil- lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq HOUSE FOR KARON TOWNHOUSE SALE/RENT BEAUTIFUL HOUSE D CONDO 1,KATHU wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully 3-bedroom house, 3 aircons, For sale in Land & Houses FOR SALE -29.94sqm, mountain view, bathrooms, a kitchen, a furnished, aircon, ADSL, car fully furnished. For sale, make Phuket. 9.5 million baht. price 1,278,000 baht. carpark and a garden. parking. Price: 5.3 million baht. an offer. Quiet, cul de sac at Land area: 440sqm. Home Price: 2.4 million baht. Con- Tel: 089-594 0423. -29.70sqm, mountain view, Chuan Chuen Lagoon. Rent: area: 300sqm. 3 bedrooms, tact owner. Tel: 083-180 price 1,280,000 baht. 2143. Email: nana1225@ 25,000 baht per month. Sale: 4 bathrooms, swimming 3.45 million baht, negotiable. Tel: KATA APARTMENT -29.79sqm, pool view, price gmail.com pool, fully furnished. Tel: 081- 1,330,000 baht. 081-866 8716 (English). 606 2284. Building for sale with penthouse, pool, restaurant. 16.5 million -29.70sqm, pool view, price baht. Tel: 081-949 0171. Email: 1,365,000 baht. [email protected] Contact Vutdy on 081-892 NEW CONDO: Fully landscaped, 3 air con- 3709. URGENT SALE KAMALA 3-BED ditioners, telephone and POOL VILLA internet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- rooms, kitchen. Located HOUSE & FURNITURE Reduced from 9 to 7.5 million for Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, near the Heroines Monu- quick sale. Seaview on hill be- 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In ment towards to Paklok. hind Fantasea. Tel: 082-413 Chaiyapruek Village at Land & Land size is 53sq wah. 3 mil- 0034 (English). Email: imccon Houses Park, Chalong. Good lion baht (negotiable). Tel: [email protected] For further de- location and entrance from by- 080-520 2989. Email: edc9 tails, please see our website at pass road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: [email protected] http://villakamala.com 084-627 7001. Normal price: 2 million baht. For sale at special price: 1.45 million baht. Modern style. 30sqm. 1 bedroom, 1 pantry, Kathu, 3km to Looking for land to buy? Patong. full set of built-in furniture . Ready to move in. See more classified ads Furnished. Contact Peter. Tel: 084-054 5807. at www.phuketgazette.net June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

3-BED, 2-BATH HOUSE HOUSE IN KHAO LAK CONDO AT IN CHALONG FARM FOR SALE ROYAL PLACE 2 storey detached house with small garden, 3 beds, 2 baths. Tel: 076-282308, 089-655 7480. Email: [email protected] HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT Two floor, 3 bed, 3 bath, fully fur- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms nished. Located in Permsap 5.7 rai palm, rubber planta- on 1 rai land in Phang Villa. Close to monument. tion + house with electricity Nga, 20km from Khao Lak. Email: [email protected] and water. 12km north of Price: 7.5 million baht. Tel: Phuket. 1km from Tasai 083-180 2143. Email: HOUSE IN PHUKET Beach. Contact Penn: [email protected] VILLA 5 FOR SALE 085-670 3393. Noel: 088- 442 9040. CHEAP DCONDO Condo at Royal Place 8th floor, only 1.23 million baht, Project, bypass road, oppo- lowest price on market. Email: site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2fl, FULLY FURNISHED [email protected] 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, HOUSE FOR SALE kitchen, fully furnished (2 BUNGALOW WITH aircons, washing machine, BIG GARDEN refrigerator, TV, microwave, cable TV, 24 security with For sale, 4.5 rai, 5 minutes to key card etc). Pls contact 46sq wah, furnished, 3 bed- Mission Hill Hotel, 10 minutes for more details. Tel: 089- rooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 to airport. Tel: 083-649 1218. 469 1813, 086-476 9612. aircons, carpark. Only 3.5 million baht. Tel: 081-787 RAWAI SAIYUAN HOT PRICE 7675. PHUKET VILLA 5 Royal Place Condo. Price: 2 SINGLE HOUSE APARTMENT Chao Fah Garden Home 3 Ground floor, 1 bedroom, pool, VILLAGE million baht, 39.5sqm, 6th floor. SUPALAI HILL in Koh Kaew near BIS, 10 fully furnished, quiet, 1.8 million Tel: 081-788 1705 (English & For sale, 55sqm, 3 bedrooms, TOWNHOUSE mins to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 baht. Tel: 085-788 5214. Thai). 2 bathrooms, 2 storeys, fur- IN KOH KAEW baths, 2 aircons. Nice living nished, nice garden. Tel: 083- & kitchen room, car park, KAMALA LAND KHAO LAK LAND 649 1218. fully furnished. Ready to FOR SALE Ocean view, 45 rai, suitable for move in. 2.85 million baht 1 rai. Last opportunity: 9.8 mil- resort. Adjacent to golf course, BRIGHT 2-STORY near Boat Lagoon. Tel: 081- lion baht. Ready for building. 40 mins to Phuket Airport. Tel: POOL VILLA 541 2025. Email: c.junlarat Tel: 089-472 5162. 083-180 2410. REAL Phuket presents this @gmail.com bright modern pool villa in Rawai. A 2 story villa, 3 bedrooms, 3 LAND FOR SALE HOUSE IN KAMALA NICE HOUSE bathrooms and a spacious living IN KATHU 88SQ WAH area, separate kitchen, 12 Near the British International meter pool and large sundeck. School, 3 rai with public road Tel: 082-273 7880 (English). access. 6,000,000 baht per Email: [email protected] For rai. Tel: 089-724 7211 (En- further details, please see our glish). Email: julien@phuket For sale. Price 4.2 million website at http://realphuket.net/ immo.com baht. No agents, no fur- component/estateagent/prop- nished, with 4 aircons, 3 erty/542/sv_00421 KATHU: LAND FOR bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, SALE kitchen and car park. Be- GOLF VIEW LAND Near the British International hind Kajonkiet International 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, FOR SALE 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. School, 500sqm including road, School on Chao Fa West Near British International water, electricity and security. Road, 5 minutes to Central Near Jomthong Village on Corner unit, 3 bedrooms, 3 School, 1,020sqm, fully ser- 3 million baht. Tel: 089-724 Festival. For short or long Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. bathrooms, fully furnished. viced. 6.5 million baht. Tel: 089- 7211 (English). Email: julien@ term rent, 16,000 baht per Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089- 724 7211 (English). Email: phuketimmo.com month. Call to see 087- [email protected] 472 9118. [email protected] For sale. 2 houses on land. 270 9093. 1 ngan 89sq wah. Chanote CHEAP LAND FOR SALE title, near mountain, peace- PATONG BANGLA ROAD Classified Advertisements Close to Phuket Interna- ful and safe, 10 minutes tional Airport. 4 rai, Chanote from the beach. 7.5 million XL shophouse for sale. Phar Lap bar building. Have a look, Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. title. 3.8 million baht per rai. baht direct from owner. Tel: Tel: 081-868 7676. Email: 083-180 2143. Email: yaris. make an offer. Email: coco Then hand it to any of our agents. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] RAWAI POOL VILLA |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) 3 bedrooms with aircon, 8x4m pool, 2 toilets, 400sqm land, fully furnished, sale from |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| owner, 5.2 million baht. Tel: 084- 852 4091. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| NICE PLOT |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| FOR SALE

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Properties QUIET AREA HOUSE LONG-TERM RENT For Rent 1-2 bedroom, furnished houses, beautiful garden, Chalong area 10,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-892 4311. FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE KAMALA HILLS DETACHED HOUSE IN APARTMENT CONDO AT THALANG Kamala, highest room with ROYAL PLACE 3 b/r, 2 baths, modern design. lovely mountain view, 2 bed- On Thepkrasattri Road, 15 min- rooms, 2 bathrooms with utes to Surin and Bangtao study room including cleaning Beach. 20,000 baht per month. service 8 times per month. 24hr Minimum of 6 months.Tel: 081- 958 3421 (English & Thai).Email: 1 aircon bedroom, near Ao security guard. Undercover parking for one car. For rent [email protected] 2-storey house 3 bed, 3 bath Makham Bay, free WiFi, 3km from town, 1km to Panwa 36,000 baht per month. Con- near Ao Makham. Tel: 081- tact Sirinart. Tel: 086-478 0339. PRUKSA VILLE 892 4311. 20,000 baht/month. Beach. Rent: 9,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-892 4311 (En- THALANG For further details, please see Near Tesco Lotus, 3 bedrooms, glish & Thai). our website at http://panwa B.L. APARTMENT fully furnished, internet, UBC. green.weebly.com New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 bed- Rent: 13,000 baht per month. Tel: room, 1 living room, aircon, cable 089-7956 363 (English & Thai). VILLA LONG TERM TV, ADSL, hot shower, garden, Email: [email protected] 3BR HOME IN KAMALA RENT and car park. Rent: 7,000 baht Gated community. Clubhouse per month. Tel: 081-692 3163. Condo at Royal Place with swimming pool & gym. 10 GREAT LOCATION Project, Bypass road, oppo- GREAT PRICE mins walking to Kamala Beach. site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2fl, GROUND FLOOR Home secure estate with 4 Fully furnished with cable TV. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, KAMALA HILLS bedrooms en-suite. Fully fur- Large garden. Email: vivian@ kitchen, fully furnished (2 Superb, economic 3-bed nished with pool and sala. Lo- vivianngdesign.com aircons, washing machine, ground floor apartment for rent cated opposite golf course, 10 refrigerator, TV, microwave, in stunning setting in Kamala mins to most places (BIS, Cen- cable TV, 24 security with KATHU GOLFVIEW Hills. UBC, internet and park- tral, etc). Available now! 55,000 key card etc). Pls contact Villa and penthouse for rent, ing space. Tel: 081-397 7598 baht per month, minimum of 6 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, for more details. Tel: 089- 330sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- (English & Thai). Email: months. Tel: +61-8-6161 2691, maid's room with bathroom, 469 1813, 086-476 9612. rooms, big pool, 4km to BIS, 2 kitchen, fully furnished, [email protected] +61-43-592 2900 (English), superb view of Loch Palm Golf swimming pool, WiFi, gar- +61-46-831 5377 (English & & Valley. Quiet, secure on top den. 55,000 baht/month. KHAO LAK HOUSE Thai). Fax: +61-8-6161 2691. of private hill, furnished, WiFi. Tel: 089-729 6244. Email: 2-BEDROOM For rent: 2 floors. Lovely all- Email: [email protected] Long-term rent: 65,000 baht. [email protected] HOUSE, BANG TAO round porch. 2/3 bedrooms. 2 LUXURY POOL Available on 23 June 2012. Tel: bathrooms. Near beach, river, VILLA FOR RENT 087-269 8492, 087-091 1552. shops. Charming and quiet. Located just outside La- BEACH HOUSE KATA APARTMENT Tel: 076-211 239. guna, this new three-bed- FOR RENT Rent from 15,000 baht, fully fur- room pool villa is available nished, 10 minutes from beach. HOUSE AT PRIME SEA VIEW BUNGALOW for long and short-term PLACE VILLAGE Tel: 081-949 0171. Email: rent. Tel: 081-891 1826 [email protected] Private cottage, pool set in established gardens, fur- (English), 081-891 2926 nished, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- (English & Thai). Fax: 076- 238940. Email: kevinq@ LUXURY POOL VILLA 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- rooms, only 15 mins to either loxinfo.co.th Near Laguna, quality furnish- rooms, kitchen, terrace, PIA or BIS. 35,000 baht per ings, spa, bar, security, BBQ. living room, parking, fully month. Tel: 082-420 3270. Rent: 22,000 baht per month. furnished, cable TV, HOUSE IN CHALONG Kamala. 48,000 baht per Tel: 089-594 4067. month. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- internet, 2 aircons, hot wa- PATONG NEW Near Palai Beach, for rent, 2-3 ter. Only 5 mins to Surin 2-BED CONDO rooms. Western amenities. 2 LUXURY POOL VILLA bedrooms, aircons, ADSL, fully near Heroines’ Monument. Beach, Bang Tao Beach Best view. 80sqm. Parking. storeys with decks looking Simply as good as total com- furnished, cable TV, car park. Furnished, aircon, 3 bed- and Lotus Cherng Talay. Security. Long lease. 25,000 out onto Kamala Beach. fort. Laguna. Rent: 32,000 baht Tel: 089-728 8311 (English & rooms, cable TV, kitchen. Tel: 089-470 7488. Email: baht/month, Elec+bond. Pri- Minimum 3-month lease. per month.Tel: 089-594 4067 Thai). Tel: 086-607 7493. [email protected] vate. Tel: 087-372 6770. Available now. Contact Jean. (English & Thai). Tel: 088-447 7631 (English). KATA HOUSE Email: ayearlikenoneother@ CONDO PATONG ONE BEDROOM gmail.com Studios and one-bedroom Fully-furnished, bedroom, apartments for rent at Phuket bathroom, kitchen terrace, Place and Patong Tower. Tel: air-con, internet and cable 081-892 1621. TV. Price: 9,000 baht per PHUKET VILLA 5 month. Tel: 081-606 2827. VILLAGE Email: [email protected] TOWNHOUSE IN KOH KAEW SINGLE HOUSE THALANG Private house, 1 bedroom, fully furnished. Near Tesco Lotus Thalang. Rent: 7,000 baht per month. Tel: 089-795 6363 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected]

ORCHID KATHU HEIGHTS Stylish serviced apartments. Studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Rooftop pool, Free For Sale. Price: 4.2 million WiFi. Also beachfront condo. baht. No agents!, not fur- Tel: 081-892 0038. For further nished, with 4 aircons, 3 details, please see our website bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, at www.orchidkathuheights- kitchen and car park. Be- phuket.com hind Kajonkiet Internation School on Chao Fa West Road, 5 minutes to Central Corner unit, 3 bedrooms, 3 LUXURY POOL VILLAS Festival. For short or long bathrooms, fully furnished. Private pool, located in Rawai, term rent, 16,000 baht per 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089- quiet area, near the beach, 3-4 month. Call to see 087- 472 9118. bedrooms. For rent or sale. Tel: 270 9093. 087-893 8747. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

DETACHED HOUSE IN Property Property THALANG HOLIDAY Accommodation Household Services Wanted 3 b/r, 2 baths, modern design. APARTMENTS Wanted Items On Thepkrasattri Road, 15 min- utes to Surin and Bangtao RENTALS WANTED Beach. 20,000 baht per month. 3-BED HOUSE WANTED We have a large number of Minimum of 6 months.Tel: 081- CHALONG clients looking for rental prop- 958 3421 (English & Thai).Email: Min 3-bedrooms, min 2 bath- erties in the Rawai, Nai Harn [email protected] rooms, long term, garden, area. If you have a property telephone line. Quiet location for rent, please contact us to- like Ban Prantong. Email: day on 087-620 8420. PI CONDO FOR SALE/ [email protected] Rentals. RENT RAWAI Near Kata Beach. Luxury LONG TERM RENTAL holiday rental opposite Mom LONG TERM RENTAL WANTED Tri's Kitchen. Tel: 080-529 WANTED Rawai-Chalong Area, 2-3 6928. Email: bow.jariya@ Rawai-Chalong Area, 2-3 bed- bedrooms, with enough st- gmail.com Please see rooms, with enough storage orage and a big ga rage. F- details at http://junglepara and a big garage. Fenced prop- enced property only. Includ disephuket.com/ Special erty only. Including furniture!Tel: HOMEBUYERS ing furniture.Tel:087-823 7 weekly and monthly prices 087-823 7371 (English).Email: VALUATION&SURVEY are available! [email protected] LG WASHING 371 (English).Email: holge MACHINE Buying a house in Thailand? [email protected] 56sqm, good price for long LG WF-T655LTD washing Worried there may be some CHEAP ROOMS building problems in the fu- term, nice/clean, 300 machine. Just 4 months meters/ beaches. Tel: 086- PATONG LOOKING TO BUY old. For sale due to moving ture? We offer building surveys Accommodation From 400 baht per night or and reports to put your mind 112 1477 (English & Thai). Looking to buy beachfront abroad. Price new: 5,990 Available Email: rawaireservation@ 6,000 baht per month for a fan house with Chanote. Email: baht. Now 3,500 baht or at rest! Tel:081-787 9767,076- room. From 600 baht per night 615 727(English & Thai). For yahoo.com [email protected] best offer. Call Erik in En- or 10,000 baht per month with glish or Scandinavian. Tel: further details, please see our CHEAP ROOMS aircon. Quiet mountain location website at www.farang-handy 089-291 2782. Email: FROM 350 BAHT behind Nanai Road (Hasib Pee [email protected] man.com APTS SPECIAL 350 baht per night or 6,000 PRICE: 8,500 BAHT Road). Five minutes by bike to Holiday baht per month for a fan room. downtown Patong. Free Wi-Fi, Furnished aircon studios 30- 500 baht per night or 10,000 cable TV, fridge. Fully furnished Homes & Villa 50sqm. Special rate from SELL FAST NO baht per month with aircon. double rooms. Bar. Tel: 087- Household 8,500 baht incl WiFi, maid Rentals COMMISSIONS Quiet mountain location be- 078 6379, 082-286 5171 (En- service, kitchenette. Roof- Services hind Nanai Road (Hasib Pee glish & Thai), 084-625 2173 List property or business, top pool.Tel: 086-282 6221 Road). Five minutes by bike to (English). Email: nanaisauna@ save thousands. For further (English)For further details, downtown Patong. Free Wi- yahoo.com For further details, details, please see our please see our website at GORGEOUS Fi, cable TV, fridge. Fully fur- please see our website at website at www.property- www.chalongapartment.com JUNGLE BEACH thailand.com nished double rooms. www.sunsetspatong.com HOUSE Bar.Tel: 082-286 5171, Available from 28th June SPACIOUS FURNISHED PRO SERVICE 087-078 6379 (English), 084- to 30th August.12,000 625 2173 (English).Email: STUDIO LOFT STYLE FLATS baht.Email:travell AND RENOVATE - KATHU [email protected] Walking distance: Beach, [email protected] - Water leaks Jungceylon, Paradise, Bangla. - Sanitation For further details, please Available on 1 June 2012. Aircon, see our website at - Sinks hot water, WiFi+satelite TV, DVD sunsetspatong.com - Grease Tanks Player. 10,000 baht per month. LUXURY POOL Tel: 083-110 2113, 087-353 5786. - Water Heaters VILLA FOR RENT APARTMENT W/CAR & Email: [email protected] - Sprinkler Systems M'BIKES Located just outside Laguna, 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, hot SEAVIEW BUNGALOW this new three bedroom pool - Pressure pumps villa is available for long and shower, aircon, satellite TV, Seaview / mountain view bun- - Water Treatment short term rent.Tel: 081-891 internet, car park. For sale: furni- galow. Five minutes from Kata Secure, great location for - Piping 1826, 081-891 1826(En- ture and car (Daihatsu Mira) & 2 Beach. 6,000-7,000baht/ exercise. Long-term rental. glish),081-891 2926 (English - Deep wells motorbikes (Honda) 100,000 month.Tel: 082-492 2237 9 to11,000 baht per month. & Thai). Fax: 076-238940. Data Water Work Ltd., Part. baht. Tel: 087-265 0652 (English). (English).Email: Tel 086-664 5575. Email: Email:[email protected] Tel: 081-396 5050. Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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TEFL TEACHERS WANTED Newly opened language school in Phuket Town. Tel: 081-083 5735. Email:michael@ misterenglishschool.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR CC’s, located in the lush hills of Kata, is your home away from home. Currently under renovation but when open, our hotel will have gone through many major upgrades. We are now looking for a Marketing Director who will be responsible to direct and oversee the hotel's marketing plans. Experience in under- standing tourism trends in Phuket is required, as is the ability to adjust marketing plans as required. You will also need at least 2 years of experience in the MANAGER IN tourism industry and familiar- PATONG ity with a variety of the field's Bali Hai Massage needs concepts, practices and pro- English-speaking Thai cedures. person to run day shift. Must be self-motivated and Good command of English able to meet stated goals and skills. Please contact for objectives. Attractive com- more information. Kathy: pensation package offered. 086-745 7745 or Balihai: Position available now.Tel: 084-441 7538. 076-333 222, 086-604 1333 (English). Email: sales@ ccbloomshotel.com For fur- ISS FACILITY ther details, please see SERVICES www.ccbloomshotel.com Service Manager required for rapidly expanding business. Reporting to ex- EZYSTAYS CO LTD pat General Manager. Ezystays (Travel Club), lo- preferred applicants are cated in Patong, is looking thai national, degree edu- to recruit a Thai Admin As- cated, aged 30 plus, and sistant for its busy sales have experience in prop- office. Candidates must erty and personnel man- have a good command of agement. Very attractive the English language and salary and benefits be able to work efficiently offered.Tel: 076-610 315, with Word and XL, and ba- 081-958 6879.Email: sic knowledge of ac- [email protected] counts. Salary is nego- tiable depending on expe- PROJECT MANAGER / rience. All applicants must SALES apply with a cover letter Male 25-30yrs, Civil Engineer and CV in English with or related field. Proficient in photo. We offer an excel- English & AutoCAD. Willing to TEACHER WANTED RECEPTIONIST lent working environment learn about products, travel & Chalermprakiat School is Work in guesthouse at Kathu, and a 5-day work week. sales. 2 years minimum expe- looking for a native English good English. Salary: 12,000 Tel: 076-341 421. Email: rience preferred. 20,000 baht speaker to teach English. A baht.Tel: 080-879 6058. [email protected] +benefits and sales commis- degree & TEFL is required. sions. Send CV.Tel: 076-304 Tel:084-446 3049. Please 307, 081-823 9448 (English). email your cover letter and CV SUCCESSFUL Fax: 076-304 306 to [email protected] SALES & VARIOUS SALES & NEW SALES For more information please MARKETING MARKETING MANAGER IN contact Clarke. Sales and marketing OPERATION CLUB ASIA FITNESS Company requires enthu- Experienced sales persons to PATONG Club Asia Fitness - Phuket's roles. Native English siastic, motivated individu- speakers or other na- join an existing successful Bali Hai Massage needs leading fitness centre requires JOBS FOR HOTEL als to join our well-estab- sales company. Top commis- English-speaking Thai an Operations Manager & WORKERS tionals with fluent En- lished and successful glish-speaking skills. A sion rates on offer. Professional person to run day shift. Sales Consultant. Require- Hiring reception & housekeep- team. English speaking. sales environment in a new of- Good command of En- ments: Thai national with de- ing positions now. Experience proven track record in Full training, great com- sales is a must. Send fice setting. English speaking, glish skills. Please con- gree and ability to communi- preferred. Tel: 085-159 7400 missions & startup / entry Finnish speaking required. tact for more information. cate in English. Please sub- (English), 086-902 8566 (En- CV & recent photo to packages available. Email: Email: careers@pp- Please send details of CV to Kathy: 086-745 7745 or mit your CV to Emai: info@ glish & Thai). Email: dshumny jengore @hotmail.com [email protected] Balihai: 084-441 7538. clubasiaphuket.com @yahoo.com intl.com

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SALES & INTERIOR DESIGN Oriental Living Interiors Phuket is looking for bright and motivated staff: 1 Sales representative, Russian; 1 Admin/Sales staff, Thai; 1 Designer, Thai. Please call for an appointment.Tel: 076-325 419,081-400 4678. Email: [email protected] For further details, please see our website at http://ori- ental-living.net

SALES MANAGER REQUIRED Thai national. Must have a good command of spoken and written English. Proven sales experience and own car. We provide full training, generous basic salary and unlimited commission potential and bonuses. Car expenses and fuel paid. Working 5½ days with generous holidays. Please send CV to don@ rain- water-solutions.com

CAR RENTAL CO. Is hiring 2 receptionists and drivers. Basic English required. Thai nationals only. Office is in THAI STAFF WANTED JAPANESE STAFF Boat Lagoon. Please contact ASSISTANT Khun Nui at Tel: 081-970 Work on shifting schedule, Wedding coordinator: Japa- BRANCH MANAGER can speak English, customer 5204. or send email to info@ nese female, good English and mobilecarrent.com Salary 20,000 baht + service. Good salary with bo- computer skills. Sa-mer Wed- excellent commission & nus. Patong. Contact Carla. ding (Boat Lagoon). Email: benefits. Tel: 081-823 Tel: 081-968 5963. [email protected] Website: SALES STAFF NEEDED 4627, 085-782 1200. www.sa-mer.com URGENTLY Email: ying@phuket A Phuket Town gallery is look- pooltables.com PLAY GROUP PHILIPPINE STAFF ing to hire a Thai national with WANTED excellent spoken English and English-speaking Russian organizational skills. Good Good salary, good English. person wanted for playgroup. salary given.Tel: 086-509 Contact Carla. Tel: 081-968 SALES Must enjoy working with 7510 (English). Fax : 076-223 5963. Email: cc@bayshore REPRESENTATIVE young kids. Tel: 084-442 677.Email: simon@colonial- projects.com Experienced English 3671. connection.com speaking sales representa- tive required to join existing team at Club Mangosteen. Must have experience in fly buy / in-house or cold line sales within the holiday ownership industry. Excel- lent package available for the right candidate, includ- ing first month housing al- lowance, visas, work permit etc. To arrange an interview or for further information, call David at 076-289 399, 083- 643 5949 (English). Fax: 076-289 389. Email: club@ mangosteen-phuket.com For further details, please see our website at www. mangosteen-phuket.com

PHILIPPINE STAFF WANTED Good salary, good English. Contact Carla. Tel: 081-968 5963. Email: cc@bayshore projects.com

FEMALE AND MALE CREW WANTED on live-aboard 60ft yacht based at Phi Phi. Tel: 081- 891 9726 (Thai), 082-839 7701 (Eng). Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 40 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012

CHINESE TEA SOKEN SURROUND Articles Bulletins SAFE WAY 11 UNITS APT- Quality Chinese tea for sale. SYSTEM UNIQUE COMPANY For Sale Contact Peter to arrange a free Amp + 5 powerful speakers, HOUSE FOR SALE tea tasting. Tel: 082-278 1575. crisp treble & solid bass. Cost FOR SALE 15,000 baht, sell 7,500 baht. 100% Price: 14 million SONY PS3 COFFEE TABLE Please contact for more infor- baht. 50% Price: 7million Used for only 2 months, 2 re- Bamboo coffee table for sale. mation. Tel: 082-283 8902. baht. Established in 2001 mote controls, English manual, Excellent condition. 110cm Email: [email protected] and specializing in sales 1 HD World Cup football & 1 square with inset in center (for and rental of containers, of- HD action game; 12,000 baht flower decoration, etc). 10,000 fices, mobile toilets and all or best offer. Call or email for ap- baht ono. Email: beijingmar GERMAN STEREO kind of mobile units. Large pointment. Contact Eric or [email protected] SYSTEM inventory of rental stock, Fon. Tel: 076-219061, Fax: Soken AMP & 5 Speaker tools, machinery and regu- 076-214803. Email: jairak@ Surround Sound, Solid lar clientelle. Genuine in- phuket.ksc.co.th Articles Wanted Bass. Cost 16, sell 8000. quiries only. Contact Gor- FURNITURE AND Tel: 082-283 8902. Email: don. Tel: 081-892 4804. OTHER ITEMS [email protected] Email: gordon_asia@ Wooden frame "L" sofa with hotmail.com Off Nanai Road, newly mustard color upholstery. EXTENSION renovated, secure income 16k. Modern glass chandelier LADDER WANTED with little work, more than HI-DEFINITION BEACH BAR FOR SALE 10% return on investment, 5k. Huge silver candelabra Used 20 to 24 foot (6 to 7 MEDIA PLAYER 5k. All in excellent condition. meter) ladder wanted to Middle of Patong, kitchen, 2 long-term rentals, Chanote Standard Lamp 1,500. All re- either rent or purchase. Digital home entertain- staff rooms, possibility for res- title, company included. duced for quick sale. Email for Tel: 081-797 2110. Email: ment just took a giant leap taurant. Price: 850,000 baht. Sale by owner, detailed photos at beijingmarcher@ [email protected] forward. Internet, Android Tel: 087-266 0809 (Thai), 082- sales folder available. Bar- yahoo.com and a Media Streamer on 818 4424 (English/German). gain price: only 4.9 million your TV. Bursting with baht. Tel: 087-265 0652 HIX HEAT PRESS FULL-SIZED USED features that allow you to Business KATA RESTAURANT (English). DUAL PADS BATH WANTED engage with social me- For sale or lease. Tel: 081-949 Looking to find an old plastic or dia, Android apps, online Opportunities 0171. Email: kata_residence I am selling my Heat Press BAR PIZZA CAFE Made in USA, very highly used stone full-sized bath to use in a streaming, and casual @hotmail.com Want to make some money? Bar (about 60 t-shirts), like new. I pet washing parlor - something games, movies and mu- restaurant-beer garden, pool bought it in Bangkok. Paid large enough to put big dogs in sic. Tel: 076-248698, EUROPEAN GASTONE PIZZERIA table, pizza oven, near OTOP 125,000 baht, selling 60,000 the wash them. Please email 081-895 7097 (English & PARTNERSHIP! RESTAURANT market and Centara Hotel. 2.5 baht. Tel: 076-283004, 086- [email protected] Thai). Email: hdmedia Offer from NOW: BKK-PHKT. million baht. Tel: 082-601 8942 742 3437. Email: joelvdo@ with photo [email protected] Email: adventuraintern@hot (English & Thai). Email: nina_ hotmail.com mail.com [email protected] FURNITURE AND MORE Audio/Video MASSAGE THERAPY Furniture, sofa, TV and book- Equipment Bar & Thai traditional massage, MASSAGE SALON SPA case, chairs, lamps and more. Restaurant aroma therapy massage. Con- Quality set up, excellent street All in good condition. Please tact Mata.Tel: 087-889 6089 appeal, spray tan, near OTOP call or email for photos. Khun STAGE-SOUND / LIVE Equipment For sale: new Italian pizza (English & Thai). market and Centara Hotel. 2.5 mil- Arno. Tel: 087-827 4991 (En- MUSIC restaurant at Kata Beach. lion baht. Tel: 082-601 8942. Email: glish). Email: arnyfirst@ Stage-Sound system (Live Mu- Fully equipped with latest- [email protected] hotmail.com sic) for sale Incl. All audio com- PRIME LOCATION generation pizza oven, great SHOP HOUSE ponents, made by Behringer. IN RAWAI location, attractive price. RENT/SALE BAR FOR SALE FREEZER, FUGE TABLE Please contact for more infor- Refurbished for 170,000 baht. Contact Claudio. Tel: 081- On Patong beach road, looks Sanden freezer, excl cond, mation. Tel: 076-486118, 086- Nice bar and 5 bedrooms on 270 9698 (English). Email: nice and clean, fully equipped, 8,500 baht. Fugeball soccer 942 5244. Fax: 076-443137. three floors. Includes a lot of [email protected], cheap rent, no key money. table, as new, 10 baht per Email: [email protected] furniture and music systems. www.restaurantgastone Price: 750,000 baht or best offer. game, 35,000 baht. Tel. 086- www.siam-interact.com/sound Tel: 087-474 0169. Email: phuket.com Contact Ricco. Tel: 080-537 6125 283 9100. system/ [email protected] (English).

ESTABLISHED SPA 3.5-storey house, 3 bed- HOTEL SALE/LEASE FOR SALE rooms, 2 bathrooms. Ha Newly renovated 12-room A popular spa, sauna, mas- Yaek Chalong traffic circle towners suite, has bar and res- sage, beauty salon (has rental by the school. Rent: 35,000 taurant. Great location in Ao income), and bar is for sale in baht per month. Sale: 9.8 Nang, Krabi, lots of potential, Nanai Road. Price: 3.5 million million baht, negotiable. Aussie owner retiring (again). baht.Tel: 082-286 5171, 087- Contact Tik. Tel: 081-825 Tel: 080-693 4362 (English). 078 6379 (English). Email: 9420 (English & Thai). Email: austhaihotel@hotmail. [email protected] com June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Business Products & Services IF YOU PLAN TO PCC GOLF TRAVEL MEMBERSHIP We are a service for 550,000 baht, not including worldwide air tickets of- transfer fee. Tel: 081-270 fering special prices and 2045. Email: nongnut100@ new promotions. Tel: hotmail.com 085-571 4489 (English & Thai). Email: tdc_asia@ hotmail.com, www.face PCC MEMBERSHIP book.com/pages/TDC- Asia/128263777279116 PCC membership for 600,000 baht, including transfer fee. Please send BUDS NURSERY text message or email. Tel: Phuket's oldest bi-lingual in- 086-942 0242. Email: ternational child care facility. [email protected] High-quality, time-proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new house purpose- built school. Experienced na- LOCH PALM GOLF tive English teachers to teach MEMBERSHIP ages 1 - 8. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. 585,000 baht. Please con- Bus service available from tact for more information. Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Tel: 081-270 5609. Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076- 384638, 080-624 7060. www. buds-phuket.com LAGUNA PHUKET PHUKET LEARN TO Laguna Phuket Regular 3 DAYS WITH NURSERY SWIM PROGRAMS Family membership, valid SILK OPENINGS Beginners to adults and water until 2026. Transfer fee to safe classes for nannies. Tel: be paid by buyer. 400,000 A 3-day workshop will 088-443 2030. baht.Tel: +61-4-278 7588 allow you to create Accepting children 3 (English). Email: hkarbons your own classic shift months old - 4 years old. @yahoo.com AQUA FITNESS dress in fine Thai silk. Experienced nannies. Lose weight, be fit and have fun. Nutritious meals. Tel: 088-443 2030. www. phuket Join European Outdoor activities. learntoswim.com Fitness craftsman Templeton Resonable rates. Equipment Dean and learn how Skill development SECONDHAND to create your own silk BOOKSHOP OPEN activities garment. In Jungceylon shopping mall. Inside food court on the base- CALL NOW: TECHNOGYM Machines, fabric and ment floor. Tel: 089-724 2136 ELLIPTICAL 082-539 8252 (Thai). supplies provided. (English & Thai). Email: south Top condition Excite Se- Only basic knowledge 081-868 7676 (English). [email protected] ries cross trainer with of sewing and a touch screen advanced in- passion for clothing is SATELLITE TV Club terface LED for TV, PC etc. all that is required. THAILAND Only 85,000 baht o.n.o. Satellite TV Thailand provide all Memberships Tel: 076-206704, 081-958 Class date: July 6,7,8. sorts of satellite TV accessories, Available 0905 (English). Fax: 076- Class hours: Friday 5- including HD systems. We ship 206706. Email: zara@ 9pm, Sat & Sun 10- all goods cash on delivery any- yacht-haven-phuket.com where in Thailand. Tel: 080-694 LAGUNA GOLF CLUB 5pm. Located in MEMBERSHIP Rawai. 0663 (English & Thai), 089-821 3772 (English). Email: sales@ Valid till 5/2030. Full mem- thailandpropertys.com, www. bership. 580,000 baht in- Pool Table Class cost: 7,500 baht satellitetvthailand.net cluding transfer fee. Email: (the dress you make [email protected] would retail higher LEARN THAI AT HOME COIN-OPERATED than the cost of the From an experienced Thai LAGUNA FAMILY GOLF POOL TABLE class). teacher, you will be able to speak MEMBERSHIP Imported, USA made, size 7.5" Thai perfectly as well as under- 12 years. Price: 495,000 baht, x 4.5" includes keys, cues, To book stand Thai culture. Tel: 084-447 includes transfer. Email: balls, etc. Price: 32,000 baht. call 083-521 9993. 5257. Email: mikeroper2003@ chanchira.panpaen@gmail. Tel: 084-631 9196 (Thai), 080- hotmail.com com 595 0458 (English). 42 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012

BMW 525 I HONDA CLICK/ Saloon Cars 1993,good condition. Price: 4 x 4s ISUZU 2006 LS 4X4 SCOOPY Rentals 380,000 baht. Tel: 087-265 Many to choose from, 2 years NISSAN NV WINGROAD 6089. old, good condition, prices start Queen’ cab with covered back, JEEP SUZUKI 1997 at 25,000 baht. Tel: 083-641 A1 CAR RENTAL 1500cc twin cam engine, year MERCEDES 2009 OCT 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ 2000/01 with only 102,000km. C Kompressor, 1 owner. hotmail.com Very good condition (only three 6,000km. Sunroof. Price: 2 owners) and extremely reliable. million baht. Tel: 087-840 8163. Alloy wheels, MP3 stereo, full KAWASAKI VULCAN service history. Price: 150,000 TOYOTA MRS Auto, 86,750km, excellent baht or nearest offer. Tel: 089- CONVERTIBLE-05 condition. Price: 485,000 973 8327, 089-973 8328. baht. Tel: 084-848 0281 Email: mwatson68@hotmail. Green, good condition, (English). Fully insured, 12,000 to com power steering, 5 seats. 20,000 baht per month. Price: 170,000 baht. Tel: Tel: 089-831 4703. Email: 084-057 7505. JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 L [email protected] 2010 MAZDA 3 2.0 (REAL ONE) New Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Silver with black leather. All Jeep Wrangler, 4L automatic. Custom. Year 2011, only MOTORBIKE the options. Nav system. Original import from Japan. 2,050km. Still 1.5 years on 2,000/MONTH 30,000km. Tel: 081-301 0724 JEEP SUZUKI Black label, full registration, first SINGLE CAB warranty. Tel: 089-588 4550. Honda Click automatic for rent. (English & Thai). Email: geoff 82,000km. Perfect condi- class insurance. Soft top and Only 2,000 baht per month. Tel: [email protected] tion 1.3 million baht. Tel: hard top. Price: 980,000 baht. 087-279 5110. 089-932 5175. Email: wojid Tel: 086-783 7873, 086-316 HONDA JAZZ 2004 [email protected] 6976 (English & Thai). Email: YAMAHA FINO [email protected] FOR SALE CHEAP CAR 78,000km, automatic, silver, FOR RENT top of range, 2 years serviced FORD RANGER MAX at Honda dealer. 350,000 18 month old,low usage, su- baht.Tel: 089-594 8849 (En- TOYOTA FORTUNER per accessorized Ranger 2007 V 3.0 glish). Email: pjmcevoy@ Max 3.2 only 850 k. Tel: 081- Blue, power steering, good yahoo.com 375 0016. Fax: 076-344057. condition. Price: 165,000 Email: [email protected], baht. Tel: 084-057 7505. 2008 CHEVROLET www.thaksinproperties.com/ CAPTIVA rangermax.html 2.0 TD AWD Full option. Up- NISSAN FRONTIER 2008. Lady owner, ridden graded sound system with 2 PROTON SAVVY 255,000 B only in Phuket Town, with amplifiers and manual equalizer. BARGAIN! 2002-Dependable, runs green book. Asking price 3 color monitors and iPhone in- Great little car for sale. Only good, looks good. 4 wheels 23,000 baht. Tel: 084-889 terface. 890,000 baht ono. Tel: 320,000 baht. Less than 1 year drive, 5-speed. 3.0 Turbo Die- for sale. 77,000km. Auto, 2676. 084-189 3070. Email:simon@ old. Low mileage. Perfect condi- sel. Blue book in hand. Please 4x4. In excellent condi- phuketfood.com tion. Tel: 084-203 1739 (English). leave message if no answer. tion. Serviced by Toyota Available now in Chalong. Email: [email protected] Tel: 082-686 7841 (English). Pearl. Price: 920,000 Tel: 087-689 9679. Email: Email: [email protected] baht. Tel: 086-942 2007. BMW MOTORBIKE [email protected] FORD RANGER TOYOTA COROLLA FOR SALE PICKUP & CARRYBOY 170,000 BAHT ISUZU DMAX 140,000 km, turbo diesel, 5- Dependable, runs good, CAB 4 2006 V.3 CAR RENT gear manual, 2.5L. Price: looks good. Automatic. Insur- For sale, auto, 4x4, excellent Motorbikes Cars for rent, full insurance, 290,000 baht. Tel: 076-486118, ance paid through Nov. Leave condition. Price: 460,000 baht. from 12,000 baht per 086-942 5244 (English), 089- message if no answer. Tel: Tel: 089-874 5996. month. Contact Nina. Tel: 999 2380 (English & Thai). 082-686 7841 (English). KAWAZAKI Z 1,000 CC 087-461 5471. Email: info@siam-interact. Email: [email protected] TOYOTA VIGO 2008 Year 2007. 11,165 Km. Mint2 com 4 wheel drive, automatic, die- owners, same as new excel- HONDA CITY 03 1.5 sel, 4 door, 4x4, ETCi VSC & lent condition. Price: 350,000 F650GS, 650cc. Year CAR RENTAL 3.0 VTEC HONDA FOR SALE cruise control, clear blue me- baht. Tel: 087-083 8203. 2005. Only 13,200km, ALL MODELS 05 ACC 3.0 VTEC, 1 owner, jubi- Simple family car. Good condi- tallic, excellent condition, one private original owner, AUT or MT, delivery ser- lee model, all extras, all serviced tion, cosmetic wear, no smok- careful owner. 65,000km. mint condition, full service vice, short or long term, and with blue book, 820,000 ing, no crash. US$10,000. Tel: 720,000 baht. Please contact HONDA ST 1300 record. Price: 235,000 first-class insurance. Tel: baht. Tel: 081-970 9055. Email: 083-102 0070 (English). Email: for more informationTel: 089- PAN EUROPEAN baht. Tel: 087-269 8492. 087-281 1211 (English). [email protected] [email protected] 474 0543, 081-271 9050. 2010 Honda ST 1300 in black. 3,000km, as new. Awesome touring bike, V4 YAMAHA NOUVO engine. Comes with green KAWASAKI ER6N 135CC Wheels & Motors book. 599,000 baht. Tel: Excl condition 2010,ABS model, 7 months old, 5,500km, re- 086-281 2033 (English & service history. 14,000km, insur- cently serviced, green book, Thai). Email: senna@ ance. Price: 185,000 baht. Con- excellent condition. Price: cscoms.com tact Noel. Tel: 081-719 6730 (En- 39,000 baht. Email: gphol glish). [email protected] Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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BOAT FOR SALE 36 feet, fiberglass with fly bridge. SEA RAY 44DB 2007 Teak decks, electric marine toilet. Email: [email protected]

35FT POWERBOAT FOR SALE 10.5m powerboat with twin Yamaha 200hp outboards and deep V design. Perfect for snor- Mint condition, low hours, keling or diving tours. Small cabin see to appreciate. Twin with two sleeping places, sun Cummins Mercruiser T- roof, toilet and outside shower. 460Hp. Loaded with op- The boat is new but has not been tions & electronics. Price: used in 5years so it needs some 18.9 million baht, nego- finish work. Therefore the low tiable. Tel: 081-374 8734 price of only 700,000 baht. Tel: (English & Thai). Email: +46-243-219216. Email: info@ [email protected] swedcraft.com

SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE POWER BOAT 950,000 baht. Fiberglass, two FOR SALE 200Hp Yamaha outboard en- 36 feet, fiberglass with gines. Ideal for diving and tours. flybridge. Perfect for diving Tel: 081-894 2124 (English). or tours. Email: Jgkg24@ Email: klaus@h2osportz hotmail.com phuket.com

SOLUTIONS to this week’s Cryptic Crossword URGENT SALE PVC/HYPALON ABSOLUTE BARGAIN 5.6m Hypalon Rib (never used) JET-SKI FOR SALE DINGHY REPAIRS puzzle: with new galvanized trailer. Yamaha ZX cruiser. High quality, economic and Must sell. 400,000 baht. Tel: 1,852cc. Year 2010. Only prompt inflatable/grp repairs. 080-595 4247 (English). Email: 30m use, new condition. See our locally built. HD deep V [email protected] Tel: 090-156 7927. RIBS. Superb performance, price and quality. Tel: 080-349 2ND HAND SOLAR 5462 (English), 084-995 6669 PANELS BOAT CREW WANTED (English & Thai). Email: kajoda New and secondhand solar PV Looking for experienced crew for [email protected] panels for sale. Siemens 50W 6 months to cruise Phuket / Fully equipped. 10m yacht. made in USA and Solarex 53W Borneo / Phuket on comfortable GLACIER BAY CAT Only 775,000 baht. Email: made in Australia. Tel: 084-711 20m trawler yacht. Tel: 082-806 Fishing or dive offshore, like new [email protected] for 2744 (English & Thai). Email: 9104 (English). Please send CV condition, new parts, trailer. Tel: more information. [email protected] to [email protected] 087-897 9192.

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Aircraft HAVE A PASSION AIRPLAY ALTIS 1999 ROBIN 2160i For Sale FOR AVIATION? MICROLIGHT I would like to sell my Robin If you have an aircraft for Superb trike with Konig ra- qircraft or trade it for a 4-seat sale or an interest in avia- dial engine. Great economi- Cessna or Piper (based in AIRPLAY ALTIS tion and wish to learn cal fun. Little used. Please Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF MICROLIGHT how to fly or buy an air- contact for more informa- 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This Superb trike with Konig radial craft or arrange a private tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- is a well-equipped, two-seat engine. Great economical fun. flight, etc. Website: glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 aerobatic aircraft. Has the Little used. Tel: 089-111 6457, www.aeropromgr.com/ (English & Thai). Email: Christen inverted oil system. 081-397 7598 (English & newsletter kajoda1954 @yahoo.co.uk Excellent inside and outside. Thai). King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, KY197A comm, KN64A dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- sponder, CSPA400 i-com, FP5 fuel computer, CHT, OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 million baht. Please contact Thom. Email: thos_w@ hotmail.com

TECNAM P-92 - Price: 1.5 million baht - Registration: U-B08 - Year of Manufacturie: 2002 - Equipment: Full stan- dard equipment - Engine: Rotax 912- 80HP 350hrs. Please contact for more in- formation. Aircraft is based at Klong 15. Tel: 081-840 8418.

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Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Euro twists and turns of Ireland who finished bottom of taken by UEFA for racism in the the group with the worst goal tournament. It followed separate record of any team in the group claims that Spanish fans also ra- GROUP stages of the European stages. Spain topped the group cially abused Mario Balotelli and Championships produced a num- with Italy narrowly beating Russian fans taunted the Ethiopian- ber of twists, plenty of action Croatia to second place. Czech Theodor Gebre Selassie. and a few talking points. Group D consisted of England, The debate over goal-line In Group A, Russia started the France, Sweden and Ukraine. technology continued when Championships in barnstorming The “Three Lions” was not Ukraine was denied a perfectly fashion beating the Czech Re- assured of an easy route to the good goal in their match against public 4-1 and were immediately knockout stage as all four teams England because the officials did touted as potential winners of the were quite evenly matched. not see the ball cross the line. tournament. Eventually losing to A tentative first game for Greece in their final group stage England against France ended in match, they therefore did not a 1-1 draw, though victory over qualify for the knockout stages. Sweden 3-2 increased expecta- The Czech Republic bounced tion levels among supporters and FAIRYTALE: Wayne “Shrek” Rooney grabs the winner in his first Euro 2012 back from a defeat to top the a 1-0 win over the Ukraine appearence to take England through to the quarter-finals. Photo: AFP group, followed by Greece. secured a place in the knockout Group B was dubbed the stage as group winners. “group of death”. It turned into a France finished second in the fight for second place behind the group despite losing 2-0 to Swe- ever improving Germans, who den in their last game. won all their games. Talking Points The Netherlands were viewed The voice of racism has sadly as potential winners before the been heard during the group tournament started, but finished stages and UEFA has tried its best at the bottom of group B to deal with the situation. without a win. UEFA fined the Croatian Foot- Portugal followed Germany into ball Federation 80,000 Euros after the knockout stages after beating its supporters racially abused Italy’s both Denmark and the Netherlands. Mario Balotelli. The case against Group C featured the Republic Croatia was the first official action The other Euro tussle rounded by natural forests, look at glorious works of art by van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Renoir and watch motor races, with wealthy car owners able try the track. THE EUROPEAN Grand Prix (EGP) was The promoter turned up at the Monaco originally an honorific title for the Italian Grand Prix to convince Bernie Ecclestone Grand Prix in 1923, followed by the that there should be a GP at the facility. He French and Belgian Grands Prix. tried again at the Portuguese GP in 1992, In 1983, the F1 schedule was disrupted where he was reportedly robbed of by a track cancellation three months be- $250,000 of valuables from his hotel room. fore the event, and as a stopgap Brands Despite all this, plans were made for an Hatch was able to create an EGP in its place. Asian Grand Prix in 1993 to replace the The success of the event, led to it Mexican Grand Prix. Regrettably Autopolis TACTICS: Drivers’ skills or the pit crew’s discipline may decide the European GP winner. Photo: AFP returning the following year, however Brands was so remote, with hotels hours away by the title “German Grand Prix”. The circuit utilizes the roads skirting Hatch was unavailable as it was hosting the bus, plans failed to materialize. Since 2008 the EGP has taken place in around the city’s harbor and America’s Cup British Grand Prix. So the EGP went to the Ecclestone quickly added the first and only Valencia, a semi-permanent street circuit in port area including a section over a 460 ft foreshortened and unpopular Nürburgring F1 race ever held at Donington Park to the Spain. It has a contract to host the For- swing bridge and includes some roads circuit. Brands Hatch again hosted the EGP schedule, which brought back the EGP. mula One European Grand Prix for seven designed exclusively for racing purposes. in 1985, but the race was replaced in 1986 In 1998 the EGP was dropped, but it years. Disappointing attendances and fur- Called the “Other Monaco”, it is a track by the Hungarian Grand Prix. returned the following year when ther resistance to one country hosting two with almost no overtaking possibilities, and In 1990, a wealthy and eccentric Japa- Nürburgring readopted the EGP name. It was races led, in March, to the announcement the outcome is likely to be based on quali- nese businessman built an extravagant removed from the F1 calendar for the 2007 that the EGP would be discontinued in 2013, fying and tactics. circuit called Nippon Autopolis to host an season. From then on there would only be with the Spanish Grand Prix alternating Qualifying is something Vettel knows, F1 race at the top of a mountain in a one GP in Germany, alternating between between Barcelona and Valencia. In April it and so does Hamilton. Could Grosjean be remote part of Japan. Nürburgring and Hockenheimring. However, was announced that the entirety of the Grand up there too? Find out on Star Sports. In a gloriously Japanese way, the idea was the Nürburgring race of 2007 was renamed Prix at Valencia would be discontinued and Qualifying on Saturday, and the race on Sunday, that people could escape to a hilltop sur- EGP due to a dispute over the ownership of any EGP would be elsewhere. both at 19:00 will be shown live at The Green Man

BASKETBALL: The NBA playoffs STRANGE SPORTS: Corsica will TENNIS: Rafael Nadal continued reached its climax with the Miami host this year’s first event in the Red his domination of the French Open Heat taking a 3-1 series lead over Bull Cliff Diving World Series. with victory over Novak Djokovic the Oklahoma City Thunder. Divers perform 4 dives from a in the final. One more victory for the Heat height ranging from 26-28 meters. The victory gave Nadal a record will see them clinch the NBA Moves include front, back, breaking seventh French Open Title Championship title. reverse, front twists and reverse twists. at the Roland Garros. LeBron James and his all-star Each participant must perform a Maria Sharapova regained the team saw off the Boston Celtics in minimum of two different take-off world number one spot by defeating the Eastern Conference to reach the positions. These vary from front, Sara Errani in straight sets, 6-3 6-2 finals, whilst The Thunder defeated back, reverse, inward and armstand. in the women’s final. the San Antonio Spurs in the West- The degree of difficulty for each Wimbledon starts June 25 with ern Conference to reach their first required dive is a minimum of 3.6. Sharapova looking to add to her soli- NBA final. The Heat now play host The competition format follows tary 2004 title on current form, in Miami and have the chance to lift traditional high diving, with a mix of whilst Nadal will look to take back the trophy in front of their own fans. rules from FINA and HDA. the title he lost to Djokovic last year. 46 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 Islanders face the bull, gain first home victory

BRAZILIAN FLAIR: Phuket Midfielder Marcio Santos takes a strike. HEADS UP: Nenebi scores Phuket’s first goal in Sunday’s match. Photos: Peerapat Rattana. Ratchasima FC on March 28) top- draw against Airforce United. shot just three minutes into play. the crowd after many question- Football: ping their six draws and five losses. The most notable of the stadium’s Not long after, a close range able calls. Thai Yamaha One Indeed, the Islanders were hun- upgrades was a large, video-capable, shot by Bangkok’s fleet-footed Phuket’s coach Miloš Joksiæ, gry for victory. LED-powered scoreboard, rising British striker Lee Tuck deflected who spent parts of the match fum- PHUKET FC recorded their first And despite gorgeous weather, over the southeast stands. off the far post. ing at the sideline, later told home win of the season last Sun- only 1,200 paying fans turned up And while live action was broad- After weathering the opening reporters he was very happy with day with a 2-1 win over mid-table for the 6:30pm kickoff at cast on the scoreboard throughout salvo, it was Phuket who opened the team’s fighting spirit and the side Bangkok FC, despite some un- Surakul Stadium. the entirety of play, the scoreline the scoring at 17 minutes when de- game’s final result. favorable calls in the visitors favor. To everyone’s awe, the half-a- was only briefly displayed when fensive stalwart Nene Bi went on Bangkok FC pressed the attack The result follows the re-branded century-old stadium had a renewed goals were scored. the attack and headed home a beau- for the remainder of the match, and Phuket FC (formerly FC Phuket) charm, having received a number Despite the upgrade in technol- tiful cross from Wuttipong even had the favor to equalize with losing 2-0, away to Royal Navy FC of improvements in recent months. ogy, ‘official time’ was still kept Sittitanyakit. seven whole minutes of injury time on June 13 in Chonburi Province. Leading up to Phuket’s hosting privy to the handful officials. Some exciting play followed, with awarded by officials. Going into Sunday’s match, of the 28th National Youth Games The Bangkok FC “Iron Bulls” Bangkok FC’s Korean forward However, Phuket clung on, and Phuket were dangling in 16th place late last month, the stadium had took control of the game early, equalizing at 39 minutes when he players and fans alike were exu- of the 18-team Yamaha One league, been closed for football competi- with Phuket’s Brazilian keeper converted a header following a long berant when the final whistle having won only one match (an tion, with Phuket’s last home Alonso Jose Carvalho Da Silva free kick from midfield. finally blew, sealing their first away victory against Nakhon match held on May 19 – a 3-3 punching away one dangerous Phuket fans were infuriated at home win in 10 matches. that point – not just about the goal The win puts the Islanders in a itself, but about the two question- good position to begin their climb able calls leading up to the freekick out of the relegation zone. and goal that left Phuket with two Their next match will be against yellow cards, to Niran Phanthong a troubled Chanthaburi FC side that and Watcharakorn Klaithin. sits in dead last and has yet to win a With the score tied, the pressure match all year. was on again for Phuket, only to The Wild Hares have just two be nutrealized just seconds before points from two draws and are on the first-half whistle blew. a staggering -39 on goal difference Phuket’s Watcharakorn, whose with half a season left to play. nickname is “Bird”, darted like a Chanthaburi’s recent losses, in- swiftlet through four Iron Bull de- cluding 0-7 and 1-9 home results fenders before finishing with a against Bangkok FC and Ratchaburi beautiful scoring strike to the right Mitrphol FC, were cited to the fact of the Bangkok FC keeper, sending that the team’s foreign players re- home fans into a frenzy. fused to field for the matches in The Islanders came out on the protest at not having being paid in attack in the second half, but all over a month. hopes of an insurance goal faded at The club has reportedly now paid 59 minutes, when Phuket defender the salaries of its African and Wuttipong Sittitanyakit got his sec- Malaysian players, who are ex- ond yellow card of the night and pected to field on Sunday in Phuket. walked off the field head down. Kickoff for the match is set for The yellow card was one of 6:30pm. For updates, see the Phuket thirteen handed out by the ref- Gazette sports section online. eree, who was jeered loudly by – Stephen Fein and SW Layne June 23 - 29, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 47

Timothy Bradley remains undefeated despite a contraverial win in Las Vegas. Photo: Facebook Pacquiao’s promoter won’t agree to a rematch until the fight is investigated. Photo: Stefan Kloo Pacquiao vs Bradley: Boxing is the real loser ON JUNE 9 at the MGM Grand in Pacquiao’s persistent straight the difference between the win- Game stating, “Bradley gave with a few punches, controls the Las Vegas, Timothy Bradley (29- left to the bald noggin of Bradley ner and loser. Pacquiao a boxing lesson.” tempo of the bout and makes his 0, 12 KOs) scored a highly con- dominated the first half of the At the completion of the bout, Judges are technically required opponent miss, the judges may troversial split decision over Manny twelve-round contest. judge Jerry Roth scored the fight to view the two combatants as very well give him the round. Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38 KOs) to win Bradley may have won round 115-113 for Pacquiao, a plausible “Red Corner, Blue Corner,” void Just how did the final tallies of the WBO (World Boxing Organi- two, but Pacquiao was in complete score. Judges C.J. Ross and of favoritism because of nation- three experienced judges vary so zation) welterweight championship control after six rounds and headed Duane Ford both had it 115-113 ality, popularity, promotional ties greatly from others watching the of the world. While Bradley won towards an easy victory. At the mid- for Bradley, quite different from or personal preference. very same contest? In all likelihood, the bout on the scorecards, way point, judge Jerry Roth had the how the majority of journalists, However, a fighter’s profile, this question will remain unan- whether he actually deserved the fight five rounds to one in favor of boxing experts and fans scored human nature, inept or unfocused swered. Despite the loss, fans will victory is questionable at best. Pacquiao. Judges CJ Ross and it. The Phuket Gazette scored it judges and the environment in always think of Manny Pacquiao The decision sparked the ire of Duane Ford had it four rounds to 116-112 for Pacquiao. which a bout takes place can eas- as a winner and an all-time great. boxing spectators around the world two, also in favor of the Filipino. If the knockout is the purest ily lead to problematic decisions. Nevertheless, the record and prompted promoter Bob Arum Bradley then changed tactics demonstration of a winner and That said, not all viewers take books will forever show that on to ask Nevada State Attorney and in lieu of trading punches loser, decisions are the bane of into consideration that each round June 9, 2012, Manny Pacquiao General, Catherine Cortez Masto, with Pacquiao, began boxing. The the sport and its evil twin. There is essentially a separate fight, lost to an undefeated boxer to investigate the decision. strategy served him well, as Ross is an old adage, “Don’t leave the with a winner chosen at the end named Timothy Bradley. “The public has a right to and Ford would give Bradley five decision in the hands of the of each stanza. A boxer can suf- Given boxings’ decline in know,” said Arum. “The fight- of the next six rounds. judges”; if Pacquiao made one fer two or three knockdowns popularity, one thing is certain: ers have a right to know. The Pacquiao threw fewer punches mistake in his fight with Brad- over several rounds and still man- the judges got it wrong June 9, only way to restore fans’ confi- as the fight progressed, missing ley, it was his failure to end the age to emerge victorious. leaving fans bitter and turned off dence in boxing is by letting an frequently, and his inactivity and bout by knockout. In addition, scoring criteria in to the sport. Manny Pacquiao independent body investigate attempts at stealing rounds by only Obviously, knockouts occur in- professional boxing are often lost, but boxing is the real loser. every detail of the fight, no fighting hard the last minute of consistently and thus the overlooked; ring generalship, de- matter how big or small.” them may have been his downfall. requirement for supposedly fense, effective aggression and A member of Ring magazine and Arum declared that there Although Bradley’s punches impartial judges. solid punches. A fighter who con- Yahoo’s rating panel, Bangkok- would be no rematch until an lacked any real zest, his defensive Herein lies one of the major tinuously moves side-to-side based Scott Mallon is a boxing investigation takes place. prowess, rapid-fire combinations flaws in the sport – the subjec- backpedaling may look the part manager and matchmaker as well The Nevada State Athletic and slick side-to-side movement tivity of the judges. of the loser; however, if he scores as a sports photojournalist. Commission, who oversaw the coupled with Pacquiao’s increas- Judge Duane Ford, 74, bout, stated they will stand by ingly leisure pace lent a smidgen recently demonstrated this sub- their judges, and that an investi- of credibility to the scoring. jectivity when he defended his gation is unnecessary. In this contest, a smidgen was score on the HBO show Fight Tuesday Football FANCY a game of footy? A group of local lads who play Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Phuket Town are looking for new players. They have been playing at a floodlit-astroturf-facility, Phuket Soccer Arena, for the past two years, but numbers have dwindled recently. It’s not a league – it’s just for fun, and anyone is welcome.The only requirements are that you show up on time, are fit enough to play for two hours and pay the weekly pitch fee (usually 150 baht per session). If you would like to have some fun on the footy pitch each week and meet some other expats with a passion KNACKERED: After two grueling hours of Tuesday for football, email Eric: [email protected] night football. Photo: Fraser Morton 48 PHUKET GAZETTE June 23 - 29, 2012 Asia Yachting Grand Prix to kick off in Phuket

THE RACE IS ON: From left: Kasemkij Hotels’ Group Director, Poomiphat Navanukroh, TAT Executive Director Southern Region, Mr. Poramet Amatyakul, Miss Thailand World 2012, Miss Vanessa Muangkod, regatta organiser and rights owner, Grenville Fordham, TV personality and yacht racing enthusiast, Kipsan Beck. CAPE PANWA Hotel Phuket Raceweek, the numbers suggest,” said Grenville recognised as “Best Asian Regatta” by the “Although formal entries tend to come in dur- ninth edition of Phuket’s ‘home-grown’ Fordham, managing director of organisers, Asia Boating Awards in Hong Kong – one of ing the final month preceding the regatta, international yacht regatta, marks the start Image Asia Events Co., Ltd. only two Southeast Asian regattas to receive entries at this stage are a bit higher than they of the 2012/13 Asian Yachting Grand Prix, “Yacht repairs, servicing and provision- such accoladed at the time. were at this time last year. There’s a positive which decides the coveted title of “Asian ing go alongside hotel accommodation, Hosting the event for the first time this ‘buzz’ in the yachting community, so we an- Yachtsman of the Year”. The regatta will marina berthing, wining and dining, trans- year, Cape Panwa Hotel recently signed a ticipate a strong fleet this year. The feeling be held from July 18-22, 2012. port and other services, bringing in millions multi-year title sponsorship deal in order to we get from participants is that they’re very About 40 yachts and up to 500 yacht of baht. In addition, we pump about 5 mil- name and host the regatta. much looking forward to the new venue.” owners, captains, crew, families and lion baht into local suppliers for “This new partnership is a perfect fit with Online registration for Cape Panwa friends from more than 20 countries will infrastructure, entertainment, boat hire, our position in the market,” said Tirawan Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2012 is open. There descend on Cape Panwa Hotel on logistics and other services,” he added. Pangsrivongse, Kasemkij, Hotels’ Project is a special offer for entries registered Phuket’s south-east coast for four days Reliably good winds on the water, and Development Manager, adding that Phuket before June 17. Participants wanting to book of intense, fun, competition and five attention to the highest quality onshore, have is a leader in promoting the fast-growing rooms at regatta rates either at Cape Panwa nights of beach-side parties. made Phuket Raceweek a firm favourite of sports tourism sector. Hotel or its sister property, Kantary Bay “The financial benefit of this regatta to regional and international sailors for many Commenting on the number of entries Hotel, should visit: phuketraceweek.com/ Phuket businesses is much higher than the years. In 2011, the regatta was officially expected for 2012, Mr Fordham said, accommodation.htm – Phuket Gazette

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