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The Gazette is published in association with Gov Niran Land Office chief vows to stamp out IN THIS ISSUE indicted over underage NEWS: Police seize 10,000 ya bah pills; Fake cops shoot prostitution Burmese; Fugitive nabbed in . Pages 2 & 3 By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn INSIDE STORY: Garbage griev- encroachment ances under the spotlight. (TNA, Gazette): Just PHUKET: Phuket Governor Pages 4 & 5 one day after Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit has ordered AROUND THE REGION: Khao Niran Kalayanamit slammed the Kathu Police Superintendent Col Lak celebrates first Bike Phuket office of the Ministry of Grissak Songmoonnak, Kathu Show. Page 7 Natural Resources and Environ- District Chief Khantee Silapa and ment (MNRE) for not reporting Patong Municipality officials to AROUND THE SOUTH: Dentist cases of encroachment, a com- work together to immediately put dies after surgery shooting. plaint was filed against Land De- a stop to underage girls working Page 8 partment Director Chairerk as prostitutes on the island. AROUND THE NATION: Kids Dissaya-amnaj for failing to can- The order follows recent warned against mangling their cel a Chanote land title deed is- sweeps of nightlife entertainment manhood. Page 9 sued on 21 rai of mangrove for- venues in Phuket as part of a est in Rassada Village 3. crackdown ordered by Interior AROUND THE ISLAND: Villagers “Palad Rambo” Minister Chalerm Yoobumrung. are doing it for themselves. Chartsuwan, an MNRE officer The raids turned up girls younger Page 10 in charge of law enforcement is- than 15 working as prostitutes at PEOPLE: Matt Crook is hear- sues, along with residents of Vil- karaoke bars in Phuket City and ing voices. Pages 14 & 15 lage 3, filed their complaint with Patong. Phuket City Police on March 29. Governor Niran confirmed LIFESTYLE: Diesel delivers MNRE official Monthon Chartsuwan files a complaint against Land that “underage prostitutes” were flowers with fashion. Several government agen- Department Director Chairerk Dissaya-amnaj for failing to cancel a discovered in Patong in late Feb- Pages 18 & 19 cies and Phuket MNRE officials land title deed issued on 21 rai of mangrove forest in Rassada. had previously concluded that the ruary. SPORTS: Yellow Tiger; Kids on disputed land is mangrove forest tect national forest, conservation However, Paitoon Pan- “During the crackdown on the pull; Flying Fish take the under Royal protection and that land and other natural resources chaiyaphum, chief of the Marine entertainment venues in Patong plunge; Lizards go on the a Chanote title deed should never from exploitation. and Coastal Resource Conserva- staying open after the 2 am clos- rampage. Pages 34 & 35 have been issued to former Inte- The Phuket Provincial For- tion Center Region 4 Office in ing time, police found a number PROPERTY: Construction Up- rior Ministry Permanent Secre- estry Office reported that 26 il- Phuket, reported that Phuket’s of Thai females younger than 15 date: Saphan Hin has a face- tary Anan Anantakul in 1984. legally felled logs were seized marine and coastal resources working as prostitutes,” he said. lift; Decor; Gardening: Bert The deed was later passed onto from protected forest land in the were receiving adequate protec- Gov Niran did not reveal the berates ginger-tops; Property K. Anan’s family, he said. Nakkerd Hills and there was evi- tion by his agency. names and locations of the bars Watch: set to ex- Citing examples of defor- dence of continued destruction of The center had received or how many child prostitutes plode. Pages 37-42 estation and encroachment mangrove forest along the banks good co-operation from the dive they employed. across the island, Gov Niran on of the Bang Chee Lao canal, site industry and tourism-related busi- Police reported that some March 28 criticized the Phuket of the disputed 21 rai, and Tha nesses in monitoring protected of the girls had been brought to PLUS office of the MNRE for failing Chin canal, also in Rassada. areas, he said. Phuket to work as prostitutes, No suspects have been ap- The office dispatches pa- making the issue one of human QUEER NEWS 6; DINING OUT 12; to report any encroachment or HAPPENINGS 16; LARGER THAN make arrests, despite evidence prehended, the governor said. trol boats 15 days a month to pre- trafficking, said Gov Niran. LIFE 17; TRAVEL 20; WHAT’S ON that encroachment was continu- Noting that such encroach- vent fishing within the three-ki- Last week, Phuket Provin- 21; TAKE A B REAK 23 & 24; AM- ing in some areas. ment is often organized and paid lometer exclusion zone, and other cial Chief Administrative Officer BROSIA, MOTORING 26; BOOKS, Speaking at the monthly for by influential investors, Gov illegal activities, K. Paitoon said. (Palad) Piya Bharatasilpin said THAI 101 27; EDITORIAL, LET- meeting of the Phuket Provincial Niran ordered the Phuket MNRE The agency is also work- that one establishment on Phun TERS 28; FIRST PERSON, ISSUES Security Committee, Gov Niran office to seek assistance from the ing to create artificial reefs and Pol Rd Soi 11 in Phuket City, AND ANSWERS 29; ANDAMAN R ANT, urged all agencies to step up the provincial administration’s envi- minimize damage to coral reefs where there are a number of HOROSCOPES 30; COMPUTERS 31; fight against illegal occupation and ronmental protection unit if they by installing moorings at dive “massage parlors”, had been BUSINESS AND M ONEY 32 & 33; use of government land. He also found themselves incapable of sites so dive boats will not need closed after a girl younger than CLASSIFIEDS 43-55. called for better efforts to pro- fulfilling their duties on their own. to anchor, he said. 15 was found working there. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS April 5 - 11, 2008

New airport chief ‘Bogus cops’ slay Burmese in failed extortion announces By Natcha Yuttaworawit construction company Muang Ake Built Up So Sung in the face and neck before fleeing, Ltd, which has been contracted to build a he added. expansion plans KATHU: A Burmese laborer was executed project in the area. Police arrived to find the victim lying by a shotgun blast to the face on the night of Witnesses said two well-built men cov- face up wearing only a Burmese-style sa- By Janyaporn Morel March 30 after refusing to pay money de- ered with tattoos arrived at the camp on a rong. manded by two Thai men posing as under- small motorbike. Identifying themselves as His body was sent to Patong Hospital MAI KHAO: An increase of al- cover police officers, Tung Tong’s police off-duty police officers, they demanded for examination. most 16% in passenger through- chief has told the Gazette. money from workers, Col Arayapan ex- Police artists are working on composite put at Phuket International Air- Tung Tong Distict Police Superintendent plained. sketches based on witnesses’ descriptions to port (PIA) has prompted the an- Col Arayapan Pukbuakhao on March 31 iden- After collecting 190 baht from one track down the pair, Col Arayapan said. nouncement of plans to expand tified the victim as So Sung, 25, a construc- woman and 500 baht from another, So Sung Initial evidence suggests that the cul- airport facilities to support up to tion worker living at a workers’ camp on the emerged from his room and told his fellow prits were professional gangsters and not stu- 15 million arrivals and departures road that runs along the northern boundary workers not to pay because the pair were dents, he said. a year by 2011. of Loch Palm Golf Course. only students, not real police, Col Arayapan Police have begun showing eyewit- During a press conference The murder was reported to police about said. nesses photos of possible suspects in the case, held at PIA offices, PIA Direc- 10 pm by Akasak Hemklang, owner of the This enraged the men, one of whom shot Col Arayapan added. tor Wing Commander Wicha Nernlop said that the airport re- corded 2.84 million arrivals and Man stabbed departures between October 2007 and February 2008, a Post office sting nets to death in 15.82% increase on the same period the previous year. There were 5.5 million ar- Soi Romanee rivals and departures at the air- 10,000 ya bah pills port in the fiscal year October PHUKET CITY: A sound tech- 2006 to September 2007, he By Sompratch Saowakhon nician tidying up after a jazz event added. in the popular tourist street Soi “PIA can currently handle PHUKET CITY: Phuket Police Romanee was stabbed to death up to six million passengers a intercepted a package containing early on March 31 after a re- year, but the increasing number 10,000 ya bah (methamphet- ported “misunderstanding”. of visitors means facilities must amine) pills with an estimated Lt Col Adul Nirapai of be improved,” K. Wicha said. street value of 5 million baht at Phuket City Police said that po- Initial plans include expan- the Phuket City Post Office on lice received a call at 2:10 am, sion of parking facilities by 12,500 March 21. reporting that a man had been square meters, which will provide The seizure came after the stabbed in Soi Romanee. 328 additional car-parking spaces arrest the day before of two men “We arrived to find Komkrit and another 200 spaces for mo- in Phuket City for possession of Koysomboon crying, standing torcycles, at a cost of 20 million illegal firearms, Region 8 Police over the body of his friend 45- baht, he said. commander Lt Gen Thanee year-old Sanit Pumsuwan, from Current facilities, spread Thawisri announced at a press Samut Prakan,” Lt Col Adul said. over 26,000sqm, comprise 366 conference on March 24. “Komkrit was walking car-parking spaces and 77 spaces Gen Thanee said that Phu- across the road to place a key- for buses, he added. ket natives Sorrapong “Aod” board outside his house when a A budget has yet to be fi- Phadungkarn, 30, and Pathitta gang of motorcyclists sped past nalized for new terminal buildings, Mathong, 23, were in possession just in front of him. which will take about three years of two automatic handguns, a “He swore at the motorcy- modified rifle and about 160 to complete, he said. Region 8 Police commander Lt Gen Thanee Thawisri points to weapons clists after they had passed, but Work on improving public rounds of ammunition. seized in the initial raid. three men drinking in a pickup facilities – toilets in particular – Police also seized bank ac- parked nearby thought that he is already underway, he added. count books and deposit slips as Lt Col Pongnarin Suthin searched At 9:30 am on March 21, was swearing at them, “PIA only has 1,300 rai at evidence of transactions worth 7 the couple’s residence at 207 officers retrieved a large card- “An argument started and its disposal, limiting the scope of million baht, he added. Wandee Apartments in Rassada, board box from Aod’s postal Sanit came to help Komkrit. Sanit possible expansion,” said K. On March 20, undercover where officers found the cache box. Inside was a plastic con- pulled out a knife and pointed it Wicha. narcotics agents received a tip- of weapons, bank slips and bank- tainer of fermented fruit and a at the three men. They began “There are two limousine off that Aod and Pathitta were books, said Gen Thanee. second container of ya bah pills fighting and Sanit was stabbed companies operating at the air- awaiting a large shipment of ya During interrogation, the in blue bags. with his own knife,” he said. port, which gives customers a bah pills to arrive via suspects said that a package con- A total of 50 bags, each con- “Sanit was stabbed 11 times choice, but we are in discussions Post’s express mail service, said taining ya bah sent from North- taining 200 pills, were seized. in the chest and down his left with the limousine operators to Gen Thanee. ern Thailand would arrive at the Police suggested the fer- side. He bled to death. find ways of improving their ser- At 9 pm that day, a team of Phuket City Post Office the next mented fruit was used to conceal “We are still searching for vice,” he added. officers led by Phuket City Pol morning, he said. the drug’s scent. the three men,” Lt Col Adul said. April 5 - 11, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Murder fugitive arrested in Patong By Sompratch Saowakhon Crying and overcome with rage, she attacked Krieng and PATONG: Kathu Police took into slapped him in the face several custody on the night of March 27 times before police were able to a fugitive wanted for murder and pull her away, Maj Pakpum said. other crimes committed in Samut On the night of December Prakan in December 2006. 31, 2006, Ketsaraporn, her boy- Kathu Police Inspector for friend and other New Year’s Eve Investigations Lt Col Chalerm- revelers were preparing to ring chai Hernsawat identified the in 2007 in front of her home in suspect as Kriengkrai “Krieng” Thai Ban Mai, Muang A plume of black smoke rises above Patong as The Courtyard, Saelee, 26, a native of Tambon District, Samut Prakan, he ex- formerly the Grand Tropicana Hotel, burns on March 28. Paknam, Muang District, Samut plained. – Photo by Yann Flavelli. Prakan. About 11:30 pm, Krieng and Kriengkrai was arrested Fugitive murder suspect three male friends arrived at the about 10:30 pm while selling home on motorcycles. Marriott’s Courtyard ablaze clothes at a stall at the Ko Kaew Kriengkrai ‘Krieng’ Saelee, 26, was taken into custody in Patong The gang had been fighting outdoor market on Rat-U-Thit PATONG: Crowds gathered on Ruamjai Rd on the afternoon of on March 27. with members of a rival gang who March 28 as flames engulfed the corner section of The Courtyard 200 Pi Rd, near Jungceylon. were also celebrating at the hotel, formerly known as the Grand Tropicana Phuket and now The Samut Prakan Criminal a press conference on March 30 victim’s home, Maj Pakpum said. owned by Marriott. Court issued an arrest warrant that Krieng was wanted for the Riding pillion, Krieng “The fire started about 2 pm and took firefighters about 30 for Kriengkrai on January 4 this shooting murder of a 14-year-old opened fire with a short-barrel minutes to put out,” Kathu Police Superintendent Col Grissak year for charges of murder, at- girl in the waning hours of 2006. shotgun. Ketsaraporn was killed Songmoonnak told the Gazette. tempted murder, illegal possession Maj Pakpum Hoyai of Sa- and two of her friends, both male “We believe that a spark from workers carrying out of a firearm and ammunition, and mut Prakan Muang District Po- students from her school, were construction might have ignited insulation and started the fire,” he discharging a firearm in public, Lt lice identified Krieng’s victim as injured, he added. said. Col Chalermchai said. Ketsaraporn Chuenban, a student The other three men were “We have no more information at this time. We are still The arrest warrant was dis- at Haad Ammara School in arrested and charged, but Krieng investigating the cause of the fire. It is too early to put a value on tributed to police nationwide af- Samut Prakan at the time of her managed to escape and fled to the extent of the damage,” Col Grissak added. ter the suspect fled Samut Pra- murder. Phuket. He had been living in The Phuket Grand Tropicana hotel made headlines in February kan, he said. Maj Pakpum told the Ga- Phuket for about a year before last year after several guests contracted legionnaires’ disease, Kriengkrai moved to Patong zette that many of the victim’s his capture, he said. which was found in the hotel’s cooling system. to live with relatives who owned relatives and friends had attended Maj Pakpum named the a clothing stall at the Ko Kaew the event to see the man who had other three men as Kunapan Market, Lt Col Chalermchai taken Ketsaraporn’s life. Among “Pom” Hemsuwan, 20; Vitun BIS launches E-waste for art project added. them was the victim’s mother, “Ko” Pon-Eim, 37; and Pornthep KOH KAEW: Year 12 students at British International School, Phuket Police in Samut Prakan told Ketsanee Munmom, 41. Mee-Sri, 31. are collecting discarded hardware to use in their E-waste Sculpture Project. People are encouraged to support the project by donating old Sweden mulls issuing travel warnings hardware, such as computer parts, phones, remote controls and video PHUKET CITY: The Swedish ready taken such measures. “We years include the rape of a 12- players. Embassy in is consid- continue to receive reports of year-old girl and the attempted The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the growing ering posting warnings on its sexual offenses committed rape of a woman, both on Koh global problem of electronic waste. website advising Swedish women against foreign women and men,” Samui in January 2006. The disposal of electronic components in landfills is a growing of potential dangers when trav- the British Embassy warns on its At a recent press confer- concern worldwide as the heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and eling in Thailand. website. ence, Thai Tourist Police Com- mercury that they contain can leach into groundwater long after be- The move comes after a “Female travelers in par- mander Pol Maj Gen Choochart ing dumped. number of sexual assaults and ticular should maintain a high Suwannakom was quoted as say- Donations can be made until the end of April by calling 076- killings of female foreign tourists state of personal awareness dur- ing his department would follow 238711 or email: [email protected] in recent years, most recently the ing their ,” the through with a plan to distribute stabbing murder of 26-year-old warning states. whistles to female foreign tour- Swedish tourist Hanna Backlund Phuket Governor Niran ists at beach destinations as a on March 15 at Mai Khao Beach. Kalayanamit was recently quoted way of ensuring their safety. “We are considering post- as saying Miss Backlund’s mur- – Ingrid Jakobsen ing a general warning on our der had hurt Phuket’s reputation. website addressing the dangers Tourism is the biggest one faces when traveling in Thai- earner of foreign money for Thai- land,” said General Consul Chris- land, bringing in more than tina Palm from the Swedish Con- US$16 billion in 2007. sulate in Phuket. Other violent attacks against Other countries have al- female Swedish tourists in recent 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY April 5 - 11, 2008 Trash: A big problem ith a multitude of un- registered inhabit- huket’s waste-handling resources are being ants in Phuket and stretched beyond their limits – and so far the funds growing numbers W needed to tackle the issue on a large scale have of tourist arrivals to the province, P garbage has reached unmanage- failed to materialize. able volumes with which the is- land is struggling to cope. Gazette reporters Sangkhae Leelanapaporn and The sole existing incinera- Pathomporn Kaenkrachang ask some key government tor located in Saphan Hin can- officials what’s being done to solve the mounting garbage not keep up with high demand and does not have the capacity problem. to burn the vast quantities of gar- bage produced on the island. timate that up to 1,000 tonnes of A tale of two cities The incinerator can burn up garbage generated per day by to 250 tonnes of garbage a day, 2013. herng Talay and Patong are far short of Compre- Camong the island’s fastest- Phuket’s daily hensive studies growing areas and both are suf- garbage genera- into the invest- fering huge trash-management tion of about 520 ment of a second headaches. tonnes daily. incinerator at the In Cherng Talay, Tawat Waste that plant have al- Rojthanapong, director of Health is not burned is ready been con- and Environment of Cherng Talay piled behind the ducted, but ap- Tambon Administration Organiza- incinerator in proval was never tion (OrBorTor), said that only landfills next to granted by the about 10,000 residents are regis- water-retention military-installed tered in the area, but the actual ponds. government. number of people working and liv- This prac- Phuket ing there is triple that amount. tice has already Governor Niran Foreign workers, workers wreaked an envi- Kalayanamit said from other provinces and hotel ronmental catas- in October last employees who move there from trophe. year that the pro- other districts have created a Last June, ‘We are currently posal would likely growing demand for accommo- toxic effluent collecting used glass in be approved af- dation, bars and restaurants in from the retention Cherng Talay every ter national elec- recent years, he said. ponds leaked into tions in Decem- This, in turn, has attracted nearby mangrove Wednesday,’ said Mar- ber, but so far it construction workers, creating forests and into ann Samraan, vice- remains in limbo. an increase in the number of con- Khlong Koh Kui president of Cherng To fill the struction camps. and Khlong Koh Talay OrBorTor. gap, local govern- “We collect 30 to 35 tonnes Phee, killing large ment administra- of garbage daily, or 950 tonnes quantities of farmed fish and other tions and the private sector have monthly,” K. Tawat explained. marine life there. therefore introduced a number of “Last December, which is ister Anongwan Thepsuthin pre- ers for 70 satang per kilogram. The problem is predicted to local waste-reduction plans and the peak period for tourists visit- sided over the launch of the glass The company has been operat- worsen. Government studies es- projects in recent months. ing Phuket, we collected a whop- program together with the Phuket ing a similar project in Khon ping 980 tons. Four or five years Provincial Administration Office Kaen. ago the number was about 10 (OrBorJor), the Cherng Talay So far, however, the Bang- tonnes daily.” OrBorTor, the Development of kok Glass end of the deal has yet About half of the waste is Environment and Energy Foun- to come into effect. organic, while 20% to 25% is glass dation (DEE), and the Depart- Mar-ann Samraan, vice- bottles. ment of Environmental Quality president of Cherng Talay Or- A glass-recycling program Promotion. BorTor, said, “We are currently was announced in February to The Cherng Talay OrBor- collecting used glass from hotels much fanfare, but it is not yet fully Tor is to collect bottles and pro- and from 7-Eleven shops in operational. vide a central site where the pri- Cherng Talay every Wednesday On February 13, Natural vate company Bangkok Glass Co using OrBorTor trucks. Resources and Environment Min- is to then sort and deliver to trad- “The glass is then dumped April 5 - 11, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5 in need of bright ideas

in the low season and 80 to 100 Patong’s waste-management sys- The circle game Garbage dumped in Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd Soi 2, in tonnes in the high season. Within tem by distributing plastic garbage Patong, is just part of the 80 to 100 tonnes of the next five years, this number bags in 10 colors, each designated hile local governments is expected to soar to 135 tonnes for a particular category of waste, Wstruggle to get their waste- trash produced in Patong every day during high a day. was announced in September last management systems up to season. With up to 100,000 people in Patong at “We have never conducted year. speed, little is happening at the a survey into the makeup of The project has yet to get national level to support their ef- any one time during the holiday season, the Patong’s garbage, but it is be- off the ground, due to lack of forts. waste problem is in dire need of a solution. lieved that bottles pose the larg- budget. There are also concerns Governor Niran said back in est problem of the different types about how the multitude of bins October that alternatives to cen- of waste,” he said. required would appear in a tour- tral government support have “In the past, no-one seemed ism area. been sought. interested in collecting the glass Another plan, still in its in- “If the central government waste as it was heavy and cum- fancy, has recently been does not approve funding for an- bersome and generated only launched. Over the past four other incinerator, the private sec- small profits – as little as 20 months, Patong Municipality has tor may then be offered the satang per kilo- been using a chance to tackle the island’s gar- gram,” K. Wirat garbage-con- bage-disposal problems instead,” added. vertor machine he said. “Now things courtesy of the If this is the case and the are looking up Industry Engi- private sector is prepared to in- with Bangkok neering Club vest, then sections of the Public- Glass Co express- ( Chomlom Private Investment Act will have ing interest in col- Usahakam to be changed, said Governor lecting the bottles Kreungjakol) Niran. with a view to that transforms Multi-million-baht plans for selling them on. food waste into alternative garbage-disposal so- “Also, the materials used lutions have already been submit- bottle situation im- to make dish- ted by PTT and Ecco, which proved even fur- washing liquid, were outlined in the signing of an ther recently with glass, plastic and MOU between the Ministry of a Phuket-based construction Energy, Phuket Province and secondhand shop materials. British renewable-energy com- also showing in- Wirat Jinda, director of In addition pany Sepco, Gov Niran ex- terest in taking the Health and to more facili- plained. glass off our ties, better envi- Sepco has already surveyed hands,” he said. Environment of Patong ronmental edu- the Phuket incinerator area and Garbage is Municipality, said that cation is needed, said that it would be able to dis- currently col- the garbage problem in said K. Wirat. pose of the garbage in the 128- lected twice daily Patong has already Unauthorized rai landfill, turning it into a green by 16 garbage dumping of con- zone and public area using mod- trucks and sepa- reached ‘crisis levels’. struction waste ern garbage-disposal technology rated by garbage and people’s from the UK. behind the OrBorTor office on Back in Patong, however, workers before being delivered to tendency to ignore rules on litter- Even if this plan goes Srisoontorn Rd. the garbage problem has already the incinerator in Saphan Hin. ing are adding to the problem, he through, it has been widely ac- “We made a deal with reached “crisis levels”, said Wirat “We allow the garbage added. knowledged that simply increas- Bangkok Glass to come and re- Jinda, director of Patong Muni- workers to keep the things that “I have been to Malaysia ing incineration capacity is not a move the glass for delivery to cipality’s Health and Environ- they think they can sell them- and on educational viable long-term solution to Bangkok, but not enough glass ment department. selves, because they receive only garbage-management tours and Phuket’s waste management has built up yet because we just He said that the number of a modest salary that does not I’m very impressed with both needs. started the project two months residents registered as living in stretch far in a place like countries and the fact that people While recycling and collec- ago,” he said. Patong is 18,087, but the real fig- Phuket,” K. Wirat said. seem to respect the littering tion initiatives at the local level Cherng Talay will host an- ure is closer to 50,000. A Patong-based incinerator laws,” he said. should help alleviate trash woes, other waste-reduction facility, an In the tourist season, this is out of the question due to pro- “Thai people don’t. We it is clear that without some big OrBorJor project to transform number jumps to about 100,000, hibitive land costs for such a fa- have the wrong kind of attitude. ideas and large-scale govern- organic waste into fertilizer. The he said. cility and regulations that ban Cheating the system seems to be ment backing, these will prove facility is scheduled to open this Some 65 to 85 tonnes of gar- such a project in the area. regarded as desirable. This has to be band-aid solutions to a month. bage is produced daily in Patong A scheme to improve to be changed.” growing environmental crisis. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS April 5 - 11, 2008 Queer News Heartbroken man leaps to his death at hotel PHUKET CITY: A young Thai “They had dinner in the ho- man was found dead on the morn- tel room but they started arguing Burglar busted ing of March 28 after falling from because K. Charas said that he his 19th floor room at the Royal loved her, but she said she just Phuket City hotel. wanted to be friends,” Maj Maj Wicharn Suwannasit, Wicharn told the Gazette. Inspector at Phuket City Police “She left K. Charas’ room Station, said that police received about midnight. The last thing he during cat nap a call at 2 am from hotel staff said to her when she was in the reporting that a man had been elevator was that if she did not NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: found dead on the fourth-floor love him in this life, then he hoped In most professions, apart from outdoor deck of the hotel. to see her again in his next life,” those involving heavy machinery Police identified the man as he added. or driving perhaps, falling asleep Charas Srituwanont, 24, from “K. Charas and the woman on the job will earn you a strict Chonburi. “Charas was dressed had been friends for about seven telling off, a warning letter or in in shorts and a brown T-shirt. In years, but they both had their own the worst case, the sack. his wallet, we found US$272 and separate partners,” Maj Wicharn In the burglary trade, how- about 3,000 baht. He worked on said, adding that K. Charas was ever, sleeping on the job can have a cruise liner,” Maj Wicharn said. engaged to be married to another somewhat more serious conse- K. Charas checked in to the woman. quences as one young army de- hotel on March 27, but the room Police found no evidence of serter in Phraphrom District dis- had been booked in the name of foul play and are treating the covered March 27. a female friend of his, whom Maj death as a suicide, Maj Wicharn Pvt Chanchai Phanrak, 25, Wicharn declined to name. said. who a few days earlier had de- serted his unit at their base in Chonburi, was found fast asleep Police nab motorcycle thief in bed by Chaiwat Phensawat, PHUKET CITY: A prolific mo- Honda Click from Koh Sireh and 22, the son of the owner of the torcycle thief has been charged a Kawasaki Neon that he had house he was robbing in Village with stealing four motorbikes in hidden behind a tree in Saphan 6 Tambon Naphru. Phuket within a four-week pe- Hin, only for it to be discovered K. Chaiwat was on his way Hapless Pvt Chanchai Phanrak (right) was found fast asleep after he riod. by a passerby who then alerted to the bathroom, when he noticed At about 5 pm on March 23, Phuket City Police, Col Nos said. a strange man sleeping on his had attempted to burgle a house. ‘When I got into the room, however, I found that the bed was very soft and comfortable,’ he said. a police officer spotted Nakhon On March 22, Sankom stole sister’s bed – his sister was stay- Ratchasima native Sankom Krai- a black Suzuki Step in Wichit, he ing with a relative at the time – he was from. bed was very soft and comfort- am, 21, by the side of the road added. and her possessions scattered He also confessed that at able. I thought I’d just lie down outside Soi Tawee Sup in Wichit “He would look for an un- around the room. the time of his desertion, he had and shut my eyes for a moment removing a number plate from a locked motorcycle parked outside Chaiwat crept in for a only just been released from and then make my escape with Honda Click motorcycle, said a house and wheel it out of sight. closer look to make sure the man military prison where he had the things I had stolen. But be- Phuket City Police Superinten- Sankom would then go and make really was a stranger and then been incarcerated on charges of cause I was so tired, I fell fast dent Col Nos Svettalekha. a counterfeit key at his home so called his father, Prawet theft. asleep. The next thing I knew the The officer approached that he could return to the bike Phensawat, 46. “Before the incident, I’d occupants of the house had me Sankom and radioed Phuket City and ride away on it. He would The pair grabbed the sleep- been visiting a relative in Maharaj pinned down,” Pvt Chanchai la- Police Station, officers there con- either keep the bike or sell it for ing stranger, tied him up and Hospital [in Nakhon Sri mented. firmed that the plate number and 3,000 baht,” said Col Nos. waited for the police. Thammarat City]. I then wan- Lt Col Wutiphong Titisroj, bike description matched that of Sankom, who was released Police soon arrived to arrest dered around aimlessly until it Deputy Superintendent of a motorcycle reported stolen at from Kathu Police Station in De- the sleepy trespasser. Police said was nearly dawn when I came Phraphrom Police Station, said 11 pm the night before, he added. cember last year for stealing that Pvt Chanchai confessed that across a house with a window that Pvt Chanchai had commit- The bike had been stolen mobile phones in Patong, has been six days before his fateful nap, open. ted at least 10 burglaries and his from outside the owner’s home charged with robbing at nighttime, he had requested a day’s leave I decided to sneak in and rob commanding officer would be in Rassada, he said. which carries harsher punish- from his base in Chonburi and the house. When I got into the notified of his arrest so he could Sankom was arrested at the ments than robbing during the day, then fled back to the South where room, however, I found that the be prosecuted. scene and taken to Phuket City said Col Nos. Police Station, where he con- He is being detained at fessed to stealing the Honda Click Phuket City Police Station, he said. and three other motorcycles in The bikes are being held by Phuket, Col Nos added. Phuket City Police while the in- Sankom told police that ear- vestigation continues, he added. lier in March he had stolen a – Alin Boonkrungthong April 5 - 11, 2008 AROUND THE REGION PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Big bikes boost dampened spirits

nusual weather pat- Organizing Bike Show staff terns for this time of placed “No Drugs” signs all over year, with heavy rain the area, supporting the official Ueach afternoon, have efforts. Instead of offending shattered dreams of most Khao Khao Lak visitors, the money for Lak-based businessmen who the road signs could have been hoped to cash in during the Eas- used to educate Thailand’s youth ter spike in tourist numbers be- about the negative effects of fore the wet season begins. riding tuned-up Honda Dreams This year, however, the wet recklessly and the prolonged ef- season came more than a month fects of using ya bah (metham- early. This is mind boggling, es- phetamine), the latter being a pecially as the previous wet sea- huge problem that has been ig- son was so long and heavy. The nored by Thai officials for more rain in March was so heavy that than a decade. most visitors to Khao Lak were Even though there were confined to their resorts and dined some minor glitches in the live- at resort restaurants. music part of the show, the event Hardest hit were local dive was hailed a success by its orga- shops, receiving many cancel- nizers, which it clearly was given ations and complaints, especially the short amount of time avail- when visibility at the Similans Is- able for promotion. lands dropped to an all-time low Beautifully crafted, custom after a storm at the end of Harleys and hard-bodied biker March. babes were all on show, with live After the storm, visibility as music and beer a-plenty. short as five meters was reported Nearby restaurants were – a nightmare for any Similans- packed and received a fair slice lover knowing that visibility of up of the trade. to 50 meters is possible. Expats have their fingers The slippery roads caused crossed that the event will be several traffic accidents in and Custom bikes and their riders stopped off at Khao Lak on their way to Phuket Bike Week. repeated next year. Anything that around Khao Lak. helps boost interest in Khao Lak Local drivers still find it un- markings signaling the sharp among Thailand fans is at an all- In appreciation of the forth- is a stepping stone towards the necessary to switch on their curve ahead – something long time high, making it inevitable that coming event, local authorities beach becoming a leading tour- headlights when heavy rain im- overdue. the face of the area will change erected several billboards in ism destination in Thailand. pairs visibility. At least two mo- continuously. Khao Lak that read, “If it’s ille- torists were killed in the center Face off. In the past six months Khao Lak-lovers need not gal in your country, it’s also ille- Franky Gun is an expat writer, of Khao Lak in March. a number of new shops, pubs, res- worry, however, because in con- gal here!” artist, designer, scuba instruc- A 100-meter stretch of the taurants and plazas have opened trast to destinations such , Some foreign bikers and tor and businessman who left guardrail at the around Khao Lak where all development is concen- even non-biking Khao Lak visi- Germany in 1991 to live in first curve near center, near the trated around a single beach, tors may have found these Thailand. He moved to Khao Khao Lak beach, Nang Thong Khao Lak’s 120-kilometer-long boards offensive; the boards in- Lak in 2001 and since calls on the southern Beach intersec- coastline provides enough space ferred that every visiting for- Khao Lak his home. Franky half of Lamru tion and along to cater for the upcoming tour- eigner and foreign biker were can be contacted via email to: National Park, has Bang Niang Rd. ism boom without making it as breaking the law. [email protected] been destroyed There are too overcrowded as Patong and after weekly inci- many new busi- . dents of cars and nesses to list on trucks slamming this page. Easy Rider. On March 7 and 8, into it. ANDAMAN Khao Lak’s Bang Niang Beach was host to Until the appearance has Khao Lak’s first Bike Show, end of 2007, the COASTING changed dramati- which was a lighter version of the local OrBorTor By Franky Gun cally – some say annual Phuket Bike Week. The replaced that part for the better, event was organized by K. of rail on a monthly basis, but any while others say they preferred Damon, owner of Badgers Biker interest in doing so now is gone. the old, laid-back pre- Bar, located on Petchkasem Rd Local authorities have yet Khao Lak. halfway between Nang Thong to erect warning signs and road Khao Lak’s popularity and Bang Niang beaches.

Ad- Kan Eang @ pier 3x4 K. Able 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH April 5 - 11, 2008 Dentist gunned down by patient young dentist was shot for autopsy. dead by a patient in Police suspect the victim the clinic where she was killed after having an argu- Aworked in Songkhla’s ment with his companions. on March 22. Police suspect the patient Teachers flee. More than 200 was actually a hired gunman. teachers in government schools Phichaya Asawasunthorn- in four border districts of net, 26, was shot by a patient in have sought the OK Saha Clinic in Daan Nok, transfer out of the area, a senior a town along the border with Ma- education official said on March laysia and home to Thailand’s 28. busiest land-border-immigration Soljai Wibulkij, director of checkpoint. Songkhla Education Service Area Witnesses told police that as 3 office, said the teachers stated Dr Phichaya was turning away their wish to be transferred out from the patient to pick up some of the districts at the end of the dental tools, the patient drew a school year. 9mm pistol and shot her three Some wanted to work in times in the back before fleeing schools close to their families, from the clinic. He escaped in an while others want to be trans- Izusu DMax pickup truck, they ferred out of the violence-stricken said. areas, K. Soljai said. Dr Phichaya was rushed to Sadao Hospital by her boyfriend Forest fears. National-park of- Purana Lohanawakul, the owner ficials are worried that the insur- of the clinic. gency in the Deep South may be From there she was trans- contributing to the depletion of ferred to the better-equipped the area’s forestland and bio- Prince of Songkla University diversity. Hospital in Haad Yai, where she Last year, rangers at The died from her wounds. 340-square-kilometer Budo- The gunman registered in Sungai Padi National Park re- the patient’s log under the name ported 13 arrests for illegal log- “Phairoj Seubsai”, but a subse- Explosive rounds ging with seizure of hundreds of quent investigation revealed that cubic metres of hardwood timber. no such person exists, police said. One of four soldiers injured in Pattani’s Nong Jik District on March 27, when an improvised explosive Park Superintendent Sitthi- Officers believe the man device buried beneath the road surface was remotely detonated by suspected insurgents. The soldiers, chai Madsri said the arrests rep- was a hired gunman. in a Humvee, were escorting military doctors on their rounds to local villages at the time of the blast. resent only a tiny fraction of log- A personal dispute, possibly gers who have invaded the park, linked to the victim’s relationship Cap Pratheep Onrot, duty officer in Yala’s Betong district on the Shortly before midnight, which encompasses the range of with the owner of the clinic, is at Songkhla Muang Distirct Po- morning of March 22. guests heard a violent argument hills that stretches through the likely to have been the motive for lice station, of the incident. Police were called to the in Room 207 and a hotel security provinces of Pattani, Yala and the killing, police said. Police investigating the in- hotel at 10:30 am after cleaners guard went to ask the men to keep Narathiwat. The clinic owner had been cident learned that on the morn- found the victim’s body lying on the noise down. “Entering the forest is like married once before, they noted. ing of his death, K. Theeraphong the floor of the room. At 8:30 am the next morn- entering ‘no man’s land’. It is too went fishing with friends in Ban The man appeared to be in ing, four of the men checked out. dangerous to send in rangers as Fish shock. A man was killed Nong Hoi in Singhanakhon Dist- his mid-forties, police said. A cleaning woman said that one we don’t know who is who. We while using a live electric cable rict’s Tambon Chingkho. The room showed signs of of the men told her not to clean only have old shot guns while they to shock fish in Songkhla’s K. Theeraphong was using a violent struggle; furniture was room 207 just yet as their friend carry modern weaponry,” K. Singhanakhon District on March a live wire to stun fish in the pond scattered and the walls and bed was still sleeping. Reception Sitthichai said. 29. so they would be easy to catch. were splattered with blood. staff told police that the group “We dare not even ask se- Friends rushed 24-year-old After he accidentally electro- From the victim’s hand, po- seemed in an unusual hurry to curity officers to fly in patrol he- Theeraphong Choptang to Song- cuted himself, his friends rushed lice collected as evidence strands leave. licopters because of the high risk khla Hospital, where he was pro- him to hospital, but he died on the of hair believed to be those of his After being informed of the of being shot down.” nounced dead on arrival. Doctors way. killer. killing, the police alerted officers established the cause of death as The victim checked into the at all border crossings to keep a Around the South news round- multiple organ failure caused by Malay mystery. A Malaysian hotel on March 21 with four other watch out for the four Malay- up is sourced from the pages of a massive electric shock. tourist was found beaten to death Malaysian men, hotel staff told sians. The body of the victim The Nation, Daily Xpress and Hospital authorities notified in his room at the Cathay Hotel police. was taken to Betong Hospital Kom Chad Luek newspapers. April 5 - 11, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 9

oys who want to It is an essential skill that will change sex by having save many lives, he added. their testicles surgi- cally removed should Caution urged over Hot heads. The rising tempera- B tures have seen a correlation in think again, experts have warned. The warning follows a complaint the rising number of patients by gay activist Nathee Theera- seeking psychiatric help in Na- rojjanaphon to the Medical Coun- khon Ratchasima province. cil that a 16-year-old boy in testicle chop shops The number of patients at had his tes- Nakhon Ratchasima Psychiatric ticles removed and his two Hospital has risen by 20% since friends, aged 14 and 15, were also the hot season began, its deputy seeking to have the operation. director, Dr Norachat Rattana- Removing their testicles chata, said on March 28. could make their complexion and Most patients are over 40 body look like that of a woman, years old. Common symptoms the boys believed. are insomnia, depression, stress Dr Supachai Kunarata- and mental disorders, he said. napruk, chief of the Public Health Ministry’s Department of Health Passport to prison. Police in Service Support Department, Bangkok on March 28 arrested said there is no scientific evidence Korean Kim Hoi Sung for alleg- that removing a boy’s testicles edly forging passports for sale. can change his sexual appear- Mr Kim was arrested on ance and complexion. Soi Lard Prao 96 at 1:15 pm while Instead of looking beautiful, delivering false passports to an boys would face dangerous side- undercover police officer. effects and risk having to take Tourist Police Commander hormone drugs for the rest of Pol Maj Gen Chuchart Suwanna- their lives, she said. khom said police seized 63 South Most sex-change opera- Korean and Hong Kong pass- tions for male teenagers in Thai- ports from Kim. land have been done by legal and Kim said that he had been illegal clinics in Bangkok, Chiang living in Thailand for seven years Mai and Phuket, she added. and had been hired to forge pass- The clinics use websites to ports at the rate of 10,000 baht advertise the operations, which each, police said. cost 4,000 to 5,000 baht. Hot season He superimposed pictures Dr Supachai said that most of his customers on passports that operations are of poor standard Contestants pose during the swimsuit competition of the Elite Model Look Thailand 2008, held March he bought from South Korea, po- and dangerous. 24 at Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel in Bangkok. lice said. Medical Council secretary- general Amnat Kulasanant said an official complaint because the Injured were two gas sta- fall below 1,200 annually by the Online car tax payment. The his agency will charge any phy- rest were too embarrassed, he tion workers, the drivers of two year 2010. Land Transport Department now sicians who perform sex-change said. other vehicles, the station owner The ministry on March 26 accepts online payments for ve- operations on boys under 18 with- “Not all foreigners agree to and two staff of the gas station launched a project to provide free hicle taxes through 10 banks. out parental consent. marry the women after they convenience store. Most of them swimming lessons to 400 chil- The service, which began meet. Some men came just to suffered ear injuries. dren. last week, is expected to wel- Conniving to be cops. There have sex,” he noted. K. Chaiya said that the lead- come payments from 200,000 were 161 cases of cheating re- Splashing out. The Public ing cause of death in under-15s vehicle owners in its initial stage. ported by would-be police cadets Sonic boom. Seven people were Health Ministry wants to teach is drowning. Most victims are Each year, 27 million cars sitting the annual Royal Thai Po- injured in Samut Prakan when a as many as 11 million children between the ages of five to nine in Thailand are subjected to road lice entry exam, which were truck’s natural gas cylinder ex- under 15 years old to swim. and most drownings occur in taxes totaling around 16 billion taken by nearly 100,000 appli- ploded while being filled at a PTT Teaching more children to March and April, when children baht. cants, said Deputy national police gas station on Bang Na-Trat Rd swim will reduce the number of are on school holidays and the spokesman Pol Maj Gen Rueng- about 12:30 am on March 30. drownings each year, said Public weather is hottest, he said. Around the Nation news round- sak Jaritek. Police suspected that the Health Minister Chaiya Sasom- Just 16% of approximately up is sourced from the pages of Total scores, individual tank might have been defective sap, who wants the number of 13 million children under 15 know The Nation, Daily Xpress and scores and amount of right and or the staff tried to overfill it. children who die by drowning to how to swim, he said. Kom Chad Luek newspapers. wrong answers were exactly the same among the 161 cheats, he said. When the cheats were asked to retake the exam, the results varied widely, he added.

For love or money. Many women in Isarn are paying large sums to matchmaking agencies in the hope of finding foreign hus- bands. In January, one agency in Khon Kaen allegedly took more than 10 million baht from local women looking for well-to-do farangs, said Lt Col Verravoot Siangsai of the Khon Kaen Muang District Police. Some agencies charge up to 70,000 baht for introductions and a chance to meet after a series of online chats. If a couple introduced to each other by an agency marry, the agency charges another 50,000 baht, plus 10% of the dowry paid by the foreign groom, he said. About 50 women made complaints about several agen- cies in January, but only one filed 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND April 5 - 11, 2008

By Nick Davies

ucked away on the slopes of Nakkert hills Sufficiency Economy off Chao Fa East Rd, T an allotment overflows with indigenous plants, fruit trees, palms and orchids for sale. This is one of Phuket’s two Suffi- keeps agriculture local ciency Economy agricultural projects supported by the Depart- ment of Agricultural Extension under the Ministry of Agriculture. The second project is in Cherng Talay. The project provides a cen- tral location where locals can turn their home-grown produce into income and agricultural knowl- edge can be passed on to the com- munity. School children go there on day trips to learn about grass- root economies, while horticultur- ists come to buy plants, trees and flowers at reasonable prices, in- cluding a wide range of indig- enous orchids. Sufficiency Economy is a theory of a self-supporting micro- economy at village level that was conceived by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The phrase “One Tambon One Farm” was coined under the same premise as the better-known “One Tambon One Product” concept. The Sufficiency Economy HM The King’s wish was project at Soi Nagkok is a boon to see a traditional way of com- for local community members munal self-sufficiency maintained and indigenous plants. Local that provides sustainable incomes rubber tapper K. Wirat can for community members while earn extra income from preserving traditional ways of cultivating plants that he is also life, free from the trappings of helping to save from extinction. spiraling debts that many were experiencing as they embraced well on their way to maturity, are modern, yet often more-costly just a few hundred baht and there and less-sustainable, farming are several types of palms, ferns methods. and creepers. A small wooden shack on The orchids are still highly the plot of land is adorned with valued and cost about 1,000 baht easy-to-read posters depicting for each plant. the methods and benefits of fol- of sustainable agriculture. ing there are unique to the area ence in their native habitat. One individual who has ben- lowing the self-sufficiency initia- Among the most striking and include varieties that were on Now the orchids and many efited from the project is K. Wirat, tive. and colorful plants growing in this the verge of extinction. other indigenous species of plant a local rubber tapper. He now has The area is also a resting hillside garden are the varieties In the past, these orchids have hope of salvation. They are a place close to home where he space for community members of orchid that have been carefully may have been unscrupulously cared for with green fingers and can offload his raw rubber, for and doubles as a conference transplanted onto old wood and ripped away from the bark of their allowed to flourish until they pro- which he earns about 70 baht per venue for visiting officials to hung from trellises. host tree in the jungle and sold in duce new shoots, which are care- kilo – a day’s work for K. Wirat. pass on concepts and methods Many of the orchids hang- city markets, dwindling their pres- fully transferred to another pot or He can also earn more money piece of wood and allowed to from the plants he helps to culti- grow on their own. vate at the project. The project covers almost To find this Sufficiency one rai, which was donated by Economy project, take Chao Fa Nang Sanya Hiranwadee and is East Rd to Soi Nagkok, opposite under the supervision of project’s the TOT offices. co-ordinator Watcharee Duang- Follow the road leading up kaew of the Agricultural Office, towards the hills for about two Phuket City district. kilometers until it turns into a dirt Plants and trees are track. On the left, you will see a cheaper here than in commercial large, official-looking sign on the nurseries. Orange and lime trees, left written in Thai and English. April 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 11 12 PHUKET GAZETTE DINING OUT April 5 - 11, 2008

veggies and tasty saffron rice priced at (270 baht). By now, Mali’s almost full- house and things are getting a little Moods by strained around the edges, but the ubiquitous smile on the wait- staff’s faces stays firmly in place. In spite of the rush, our waiter still has time to give a cuddle to a Scandinavian baby at the water the next table. egular readers of this works effectively. With some 40 labels to column may recall the The restaurant is big and choose from, the wine list at Mali Sea Hag restaurant in bold in concept, with dining and Waterfront is capable enough but Patong with its colorful chill-out options ranging from al- a word of caution: It’s better to R choose higher-end labels towards owner, K. Kenya, a few weeks fresco or covered lakeside-dining ago. Well, this week we have yet to sprawling on a sofa or prop- the 2,000-baht level as some of another loosely- ping up the bar. the cheaper ones here are a little African-related A spotlight compromised and can come back eatery in Mali pierces a silver the next day with a nasty bite. Waterfront, situ- On the shaft up into the As for the menu, it’s not ated lakeside in clear night sky exclusively seafood and even in- Karon. menu while colorful cludes an admirable “Phuket Old The land- WITH bead lights Town” southern-Thai food sec- locked country Sam Wilko wrapped around tion, featuring such local delights of Mali is one of Mali Waterfront four recently as braised pork in sweet-and-soy the poorest in the transplanted Dine alfresco or lakeside at the moody Mali Waterfront. sauce, as well as other Phuket world, whereas palms provide dishes, along with Italian food, Mali Waterfront is downright chic. ambient lighting. head our way, hesitate, change circulated quickly. hamburgers and sandwiches. Mali in West Africa features the At the far end by the bar is their mind and then waft over the The early-evening service There is also a free salad-bar. Niger and Senegal rivers; Mali a sand-floored area with sofas hillside to Patong to empty them- (and I don’t mean vespers) is ex- Make no bones about it, this Waterfront features the nearby and a dance space cleverly illu- selves on Sin City while we sit emplary, with lots of smiles and is a tourist venue and as such per- dunes of Karon Beach and its minated by more string beads, and enjoy the cool evening breeze. attention. I order, gently pointing forms very well, but don’t expect large lake. lending the whole place a decid- It’s a full-moon night and out that our five-year-old is rav- haute cuisine, five-star service And that’s where the simi- edly cool feel. every table is reserved, catering enous and guess what? He gets and piping-hot food served larities abruptly end. Over in the northeast night to a party slated to start at 11pm. his fish and chips within minutes tableside. Mali Waterfront has been sky, silvery-gray, post-apocalyp- A member of staff points out that and settles into his food even be- Even the aspiring rat chef open for a little more than two tic-like towers of clouds boil and Mali Waterfront has been mad fore I can take a sip from my ab- in the movie Ratatouille acknowl- months and its dining area sports twist, lightning flashing and growl- busy almost every evening since solutely minuscule dry martini edged the difficulty of getting ser- a black-and-white theme that ing from within. They threaten to its opening, so word must have (160 baht). vice just right, but somehow I get My shrimp bisque (80 baht) the impression that roller blades soon arrives and is deliciously for staff members here – as in creamy with a juicy great shrimp the movie – would be a little (dead) pierced by a lemongrass risqué. stalk. By now, diners are arriving To end the evening, the little in droves and all of a sudden the lad has a strawberry ice cream great service begins to falter as (80 baht) and before you know orders are taken seemingly faster it, it’s time to crank the starting than the kitchen can handle, or handle of the Bentley once again. maybe the kitchen’s up to speed It’s been a mixed night out and the wait staff isn’t. but the cheerfulness of the staff Any way you look at it, af- overall and the wonderful loca- ter some 20 minutes we get our tion at Mali Waterfront have been main dishes, both seafood plates enough to ensure that it was an and both cold. enjoyable one. We sip our wine and sto- ically eat our fish and chips (180 Mali Waterfront is located baht) and poached fillet of red lakeside at Karon Beach. Tel: snapper with dill cream sauce, 076-396082-3. April 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PEOPLE April 5 - 11, 2008

hen Pop Idol burst onto UK television screens in 2001, it Happily Ever After Wushered in a new era of reality TV that would go on to take many forms around the world, most notably American Recently married in Phuket Idol, which is currently in its sev- enth season. Who could forget the faces of those stars who shot to fame on these programs, such Tanida Silapa and Pol Sub as… Actually, can anyone re- Lt Patiwat Yodkwan member any of the stars of that celebrated their nuptuals first season? at the Royal Phuket City “It’s obviously about enter- Hotel on March 24. tainment and ratings. There isn’t really any substance in it as such; it depends on who works on the shows and what they can give,” said Joshua Alamu, who has ap- peared as a vocal coach on such UK television shows, including Pop Idol, Dance X and X-fac- tor. “Working on reality shows was a great experience. It was glamorous on one side, while on Khanittha Putkaew the other it was all politics. I en- and Kiattisak joyed working with the contes- Jenkarn were tants and developing them, get- ting them to believe in them- married at the A man of many talents, Joshua showcases his musical abilities. Phuket Merlin selves. I love taking an artist and Hotel on March 20. saying, ‘How can we make you better? How can we make you days. What I’ve been doing is more confident?’” said Joshua. working with the kids in the Joshua gets Joshua was in Phuket to hold school with singing and perfor- involved and singing and songwriting work- mance. I also did one songwriting offers student shops for students at British In- workshop,” he added. Delphine ternational School (BIS). “I’ve Born and raised in London, Lobelle, 17, been here for the best part of six Joshua has family in the UK, as some advice well as Ghana and Nigeria. “I on the fly. spent three years in Africa. I ab- solutely adore African music. It’s track for a part of who I am, part of my movie called roots. It’s influenced the whole Dark Eden, world, from jazz to rock,” he said. which will be a Playing a prominent role in trilogy. I’ve all of Joshua’s vocal coaching is been asked to speech-level singing (SLS), a do all the mu- technique that has helped shape sic for it: the the voices of many of the most songs, working successful vocalists of the past with the artists. 50 years. “I work with the I’ll also record Speech-Level Singing organiza- some of the tion, which is a worldwide orga- songs and nization, set up by [vocal coach] write a lot of Seth Riggs, that’s based in LA in them myself,” the US. Mega-stars have trained he added. in this technique, from Kelly Some scenes from Dark Clarkson to Stevie Wonder,” said Eden will be filmed in Thailand. Joshua. The low-budget movie will be part Hoping to bring SLS to martial-arts thriller, part love Thailand, Joshua was testing the story and part tragedy. “It’s about water at BIS with the help of a soul who discovers who he is,” friend and colleague Claire said Joshua. Cornielje, head of visual and per- As a vocal coach who forming arts at BIS. works with singers both signed Claire and Joshua plan to and unsigned, Joshua has come build on their workshops and open across a range of talents during this level of vocal coaching up to his career. “I think everyone can the whole community. sing. Whether they can sing tech- Joshua’s first break in the nically or not is another thing. I music industry came at an audi- can take a bad singer and make tion also attended by revered vo- them good, take a good singer cal coach Carrie Grant and her and make them better or take a husband David Grant, who had a great singer and make them fan- string of UK hits in the 1980s and tastic. As long as they’re willing now also works as a vocal coach. to put in hard work, I’m happy to “Carrie heard me sing and work with them,” he said. gave me work straight away, so Speaking about the current I started doing backing vocals for state of pop music, Joshua said, people like Take That, the Spice “Now we’re looking at people Girls and Robert Palmer. Then who can really sing and write David and Carrie set up a band songs. There are a lot pop bands called United Colors of Sound and developing management deals they asked me to join. We were and record deals as we speak,” signed to Sony, disbanded eight he said. years later and that’s when I fell While pop music is still alive into teaching,” he said. and kicking, there will be massive “It’s come right back around marketing campaigns and mimed and I’m now working on a sound- performances a-plenty to sit April 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 15 The man behind the voices Joshua Alamu knows a thing or two about music, but you may not even recognize his name. He has been in a band signed to Sony, worked on a string of reality-TV shows and vocal-coached stars such as Westlife, Will Young, All Saints and Joss Stone. While in Phuket to hold a number of workshops at British International School, Joshua spoke to Gazette desk editor Matt Crook about life behind the scenes in the music industry.

about the same old things – love hate, peace, there’s nothing new you can cover – but you have to take those concepts and talk about them in a fresh, imaginative way,” said Joshua. Joshua’s perspiration may have paid off. “At the moment, one of the songs I’ve done has been thrown at Pink and I’m about to see if that works out,” he said. In terms of whom he re- spects, Joshua is all praise for the guys behind the scenes. “I admire the educators, the guys who you don’t hear about, who spend all their working days getting those other guys out there: the publish- ers, the teachers, the A&R guys, the technicians, all those guys. They’re the ones who really make it happen. If it wasn’t for them, nobody would sell any records,” he added. through. “I hate miming. You ei- Joshua’s career has been ther sing or you don’t. It’s just a built around helping others find waste of talent. People should be their voices. able to make mistakes, but then “The one bit of advice I mistakes don’t equal entertain- would give is to not be afraid to ment I guess,” said Joshua. express who you are with your While singers miming is a voice. Don’t be afraid to get up faux pas for Joshua, writing on stage and do it, even if it goes songs is a different matter. “Writ- wrong, because you will learn ing is a craft. It’s something you from it and just get better,” he need to work at. Sometimes art- said. ists work well with writers and “Stick your finger up at the then they decide to write on their world and just get up and do it.” own. Then the music isn’t as good,” he said. “Good songwriting is 1% For more information about inspiration and 99% perspiration. Joshua and his vocal training You have to work hard to write a visit www.euphonicaproduct song. It all starts with talking ions.com or www.epcrew.co.uk 16 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS April 5 - 11, 2008 T his week

RIGHT: HRH Princess Ubol Ratana Rajakanya talks with Phuket Governor Niran Kalayanamit at the ITB 2008 (International Tourism Bourse) trade show. Minister of Tourism and Sports Weerasak Kowsurat stands in the background (far right). AUSTRIAN ACCOLADE: Austrian Ambassador to Thailand Arno Riedl (center) and guests congratulate Phuket Senator Phummisak Hongsyok (2nd from right) for being appointed Austrian Honorary Consul to at a celebratory dinner at Thai Thai restaurant at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: Varunchai Rungruan (front, left), Phuket showroom MISSION POSSIBLE: Hollywood star Maggie Denise Quigley, of Mission Impossible III and manager of the Hafele Design Studio at The Courtyard, joins Hafele management Rush Hour 2 fame, is welcomed to Royal Phuket Marina by Gulu Lalvani on March 27. from other provinces at the Hansa Cocktail Party on March 21.

TV TIME: Mercure Patong Phuket Executive Assistant Manager STRIKE: TV stars Puttipong “Pet” Promsakha Na Sakon Nakhon (left) and Sinitra “Noon” Boonyasak Narongchai U-Thanang (back, 3rd from left) welcomes Thai TV star (right) join Jungceylon Operations Manager Naresh Janthalakhana (2nd from right) and SF Cinema Marketing Trisadee “Por” Sahawong (center) and winners of the SF Cinema Director Suput Ngamwongpaiboon (2nd from left) at the opening of SF Bowling on the third floor of Jungceylon City movie contest “Enchanted” for their prize stay at the resort. on March 15. Joining them is Phuket Reporters Club chairman Thongthuan Sukmuang (center). April 5 - 11, 2008 FEATURE PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Keeping a clean sheet in Thailand he subject of laundries, Everything else went into As I explained to the washing machines and the washing machine, which woman who is buying an apart- dryers is one that I am tossed them back and forth until ment: Have the maid or driver Tinvolved in regularly in you decided that the water was take the clothes to a local the sale and fitting-out of new dirty enough. laundrette. properties. You emptied it out and re- My local laundrette is I’ve been dealing with a filled it until the water was clean, owned by Apple, who came to lady who is buying a luxury apart- put the clothes through the Phuket from Nakhon Sri ment in Phuket and she wanted mangle to Thammarat 20 to know where the washing ma- squeeze the wa- years ago and chine and dryer would go. ter out and hung worked in hotels I pointed out to her that I them on a as a receptionist, had not used a washing machine clothesline to dry. LARGER including at the for 20 years and that, in my opin- Then came THAN Crystal Beach, ion, the available space would be those disposable LIFE Karon, and Pat- better used for wine fridges. nappies. Take By Graham Doven ong Beach Hotel. I told her that if I bought a them off, wrap She became new washing machine and dryer them up and best known as the it would cost the same as taking throw them in a rubbish bin. smiling face who greeted guests all my clothes to my local laun- Soon after that, automatic at the internationally renowned dry lady for about five years. It would cost you the same as a brand new washing machine to send washing-machines and dryers restaurant Baan Rim Pa. Once a week I take a bas- your laundry to Apple every week for five years. started appearing in people’s Now she has a husband, ket of laundry and pick up last homes. You didn’t need to wash two children, a laundrette in week’s, all freshly washed, sheet, the one with the elastic Apart from that, I have al- the nappies any more but every- Cherng Talay and she is about to ironed and hanging up ready to around the edge? ways had an aversion to laundry. thing else went in, except per- open a bed-linen shop. go straight into my wardrobe. What is it about bedding I used to help my mother some- haps, as they were termed, some Apple’s laundrette does any- If I buy a washing machine sets here and why is there never times with her smaller children. ladies’ “delicates”. thing and more for most people’s and dryer, I still have to do the a top sheet, just a bottom sheet That included changing nappies. Quite a few delicates got needs, including sending clothes ironing – and that’s the worst with elastic, a couple of pillow You knew you had to shredded in the older machines for dry cleaning. part. cases and a quilt? change the nappies because and many ladies preferred not to I’m certainly not going to Sure you can get a maid to The top sheet is the perfect the kid became red in the face risk their unmentionables, espe- buy any washing machines and do it, but the last time I tried to cover in the tropics and protects and then squawked. cially the lacy items. dryers for my house. I don’t need get my cleaning lady to do the the quilt from unpleasant, sweaty Nappies were a big deal In fact, even here in Thai- all the grief. ironing, my girlfriend’s best soft- bodies. When I came here you then. You had to clean them, rinse land, where we have access to I definitely prefer the Apple satin top finished up with a big couldn’t find a single sheet – only them, boil them in copper, rinse cheap laundry services, most la- solution. hole in the sleeve. sets – and only the advent of in- them out again, wind them dies prefer to take care of their I don’t see why I should Have you ever tried ironing ternational supermarkets made it through the mangle and hang own unmentionables and spend a lot of money to make my bed linen? How about the bottom possible to find single sheets. them out to dry. delicates. life more difficult. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE April 5 - 11, 2008 Diesel unveils spring-summer range at Indigo hile the global brand’s spring- n elegant ensemble of guests were on March 27 summer-2008 col- treated to delightful finger food and drinks at the lection was being W Indigo Pearl Resort before being treated to a paraded, two words screamed A out from Diesel’s runway: new glimpse of Diesel’s spring/summer range for 2008. rave. While Diesel has tradition- ally targeted the 18-to-35s mar- The Gazette’s Matt Crook was there to separate the ket, this new line shifts the focus black from the white as the colorful concoctions flowed to the 15-to-25s bracket. down the catwalk. The women’s line in particu- lar was reminiscent of a style pro- pelled into the mainstream by new-rave bands, such as the Klaxons, and their devoted fol- lowers. In the women’s range, neon colors, off-the-shoulder tops and baseball caps drew a lot of the attention. Brightly colored hot- pants and over-sized belts also made appearances, but the real standout was the faded floral dress. Floral prints are becoming increasingly popular, but it was bold of Diesel to show a dress that reeks of 60s’ “flower power”. The dress accentuates the bust while flowing formlessly be- low down to the ankles. It cre- ated a look, but did no favors to the model wearing the dress. French Connection and Oasis both have more-appealing their spring-summer offerings, high-set boots. Rising to just be- with caps either splashed with used in the women’s outfits looked floral dresses on the market this Diesel’s, at times, harps back to low the knee, this moon-walking neon colors or just plain. The caps hastily thrown together. This lazy, season. While some designers a decade later. footwear was an effective con- looked dated, but the women’s mismatched look worked occa- have applied a 50s’ retro look to Also prevalent were silver trast to the bright colors used in a headbands created interest. sionally or else truly harked back number of the tops. The boots Wide headbands have come to new rave, where anything goes were one of the items that really and gone over the years, but com- in terms of clothing combos. stood out as being sexy. bined with Diesel’s less-outland- Where Diesel’s range In keeping with the youth- ish designs, they added a myste- looked best was with simple, plain ful appeal of the range, Diesel rious chic. outfits and patterns, such as the adorned several female models At times, the combinations use of worsted fabric that gelled perfectly with the high-set boots. The less color Diesel used, the more appealing the look was. The men’s lines also incor- porated worsted fabrics, along with low-neck vests and under- stated jackets. The men’s cloth- ing worked better than the women’s because the items seemed somehow more casual and less overdone. Patterns ranged from stripes and camou- flage through to occasional hints of the more garish look that Die- sel went for with its women’s items. Pants were hung low, which at times appeared juvenile. Diesel’s latest range will appeal to a broad span of ages, although perhaps less so to over-30s. The music at the pre- and after-show parties was a telling sign of what Diesel tried to do. Electro-clash, indie-tronica, new rave – call it what you will, it’s all April 5 - 11, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19

Diesel’s spring- summer-2008 range features everything from neon caps and off-the-shoulder tops to low-hung jeans and floral dresses.

The models pose after showcasing what Diesel hopes we will all be wearing this summer.

electro and it’s all vogue. It isn’t, however, new and so Diesel’s Phuket offering felt trendy, but lacked any resemblance of being cutting edge. Although Diesel is famed for its denim, there was little of it on display in Phuket. The fashion show was well received and the audience bubbled with excite- ment. With so many standout ho- tels, resorts and locations on the island, fashion labels could gain a lot from traveling to Phuket. Hopefully, there will be more in the future from Diesel and other labels. Diesel’s spring-summer range has, according to the press release, been inspired by deep- sea aquatic life. The entire range, of which only a snippet was shown in Phuket, comprises sil- houettes and colors that are said to suit urban and suburban lifestyles. “Pale-blue washed jeans, air-light texture shirts and black- and-white fitted denim” are just some of the designs that can be found in Diesel’s first-floor bou- tique store at Central Festival. Catwalk calamity of fantastic fashion? The 100 or so in attendance watch as Diesel shows off For more information call the Diesel store at Central Festival its latest lines. Phuket at 076-249864. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE TRAVEL April 5 - 11, 2008

and named the hotel after their TALES baby daughter, Alina. The Alina OF A Resort came first, and then eight years later the duo opened the TRAVELER Alina Grande Hotel across the Paradise street. B y Scott Mallon The Alina Resort offers ho- tel rooms and bungalows equipped f you’ve seen the movie Col- with a choice of air conditioning lateral, starring Jamie Foxx or fan, hot water, refrigerator and and Tom Cruise, you might Found cable TV. To top it off you can Iremember how Foxx, a cab- dine at the beachfront restaurant. bie, made his way through the Prices start at about 800 baht a hard times in his life. Clipped to night. the sun visor in his cab was a The Alina Grande Hotel photo of a beautiful island. When- boasts new rooms with king- or ever he was feeling blue or hav- queen-sized beds, balconies and ing a less-than-stellar day, he views of the sea and hills. Tradi- looked at the photo and it took him tional Thai art graces the estab- away from his troubles, helping lishment and the swimming pool him remember there is more to is situated beneath the hills. life than driving a cab. As if that is not enough, Maybe you’ve thought there is a travel agency and mini- about it at one time or another: market within the hotel, as well palm trees, white-sand beaches as a patio bar and swimming pool. and a crystal-blue sea, sipping on There are other places to stay in a cold beer and taking it all in. the area – but with an average For some, Pattaya is too in your rate of 1,500 baht per night, you face, Koh Samui and Phuket are get one of the best deals on the too touristy and Hua Hin is just island here. missing that wow-factor. There are no huge malls or Maybe you’ve already been movie theaters on the island, but to these places and are looking there is more than enough to do. for a change. Whatever the rea- If you tire of drinking at one of son, if you are seeking that per- the tiki bars along the beach or fect getaway, I’ve got just the gorging yourself with seafood, place for you – and I’m hesitant you can always take a trip to one to tell you about it. Call me self- of the waterfalls on the island. ish, but I love Koh Chang and Than Mayom Waterfall want it all for myself. consists of four levels and is the Ferries between the island most popular of the waterfalls on and Ao Thammachat Pier on the Koh Chang. In addition, you can mainland in Trat run every 30 swim in the large pool that rests minutes, from 6:30 am to 7 pm in front of the falls. Another wa- daily. The cost is 120 baht each terfall worth traveling to is the direction. The trip breezes by and three-level Klong Plu Waterfall. there is food and drink available. As with any waterfall you hike Once you reach the island, to, be careful – the Klong Plu falls take a songtaew to your final are quite slippery and the last destination. Fares run between 50 thing you need to ruin your holi- and 80 baht depending on day is a 50-meter fall. whether you go to White Sand Koh Chang has good food, Beach (50 baht) or Lonely Beach affordable accommodation, ex- (80 baht). traordinary scenery and a laid- No matter where you de- back vibe. For those who care, cide to go, upon landing you’ll be there is a bar scene. It certainly rewarded with breathtaking tropi- doesn’t rival the nightlife of cal scenery. The island is about Phuket or Pattaya, but for a semi- as close to paradise as you will deserted tropical island, it’s more find anywhere on earth. There is than enough. just enough development to fulfill Life doesn’t get much better than on White Sand Beach. The worst thing about Koh your basic needs – yes, there’s Chang is the trip back to Bang- Internet and cable TV – but the island is the most developed. the preferred backpacker desti- keep you busy – at least for a few kok. island is still relatively undevel- Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches nation with unspoiled beaches and days. You might also choose to oped. have four- and five-star hotels low priced-bungalows farther do what I did: nothing, except lay- Whether you’re looking for with spectacular sea views. away from the pier than White ing on the beach sipping beer. For further details about trav- inexpensive bungalows or four- Lonely Beach, while no longer Sand Beach. My stay at the Alina Grand eling to Koh Chang by Ferry and five-star resorts, there is a quite as lonely as it once was, has The White Sand area of the Hotel was what you would ex- call 039-597143, 039-528288. full range of accommodation on still managed to keep from turn- island is a great place to take the pect on an island paradise – per- For more information about Koh Chang. ing into an overdeveloped tour- family. It is quiet but with enough fect. Ek and Dave founded the Alina Grande Hotel visit The White Sand area of the ist-destination. Lonely Beach is small restaurants and shops to Alina Hotel and Resort in 1998 www.alinaresort.com April 5 - 11, 2008 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 21

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island Until April 24. BIS IB Visual For further details contact Arts Exhibition. Pete. Tel: 081-9565650. Email: A display of works by graduating [email protected] Web: students of the British Interna- VISAKHA BUCHA DAY www.phuketcomedy.com tional School IB program at Room Limited gallery on the by- May 26-29. Phuket Celebrity pass road. May 19 Golf Tour. Open to the public until April The tour will take place in 24, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Visakha Bucha Day is a Patong. Closed during Songkran, public holiday observed This is a unique event from April 13-16. where players of all handicaps Contact K. Gai. Tel: 076- on the day of the full and abilities can play a round of 238711-20 ext 3603. Email: moon during the sixth golf with top football, snooker and [email protected] Website: lunar month of the entertainment celebrities from the www.bcis.ac.th Thai calendar. UK. It is a day to Each evening you will be April 6. PC Group Therapy – entertained by the group of ce- Patong. commemorate lebrities at the Graceland Hotel Join Windows for Dummies… three important in Patong. author Woody Leonhard and his incidents: the birth, Contact Jeff Ogden for fur- band of techie irregulars in a the enlightenment and ther information. Email: wide-ranging discussion of com- the passing away of the [email protected] puter topics. If you can’t get your Win- Buddha. Miraculously, these May 31-June 1. 10th Phuket dows to work right, if you need events fell in the same month and on International Rugby 10s. to find a decent Internet connec- the same date in the Buddhist era. Marking a decade of inter- tion, if you’re going to buy a com- national rugby on Phuket, this puter in Thailand or if you need year’s Rugby 10s tournament to get one fixed, this is the place will be played at Karon Munici- to be. 10 am until midday at the Songkran is celebrated by 081-6072672. Email: thaisenior May 5. Coronation Day (Pub- pal Stadium. Sandwich Shoppe Patong. Thais throughout the country by [email protected] Website: lic Holiday). For details contact Patrick For further information con- pouring – traditionally only a little, www.thaiseniorpga.com Coronation Day commemo- Cotter. Email: phuketrugby@ tact Woody Leonhard. Tel: 089- but these days a heck of a lot – rates the ascension to the throne gmail.com Website: www. 1960940. Email: woody@ water on other people to wish April 20. PC Group Therapy of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej phuketvagabonds rfc.com khunwoody.com Website: www. them good luck for the New Year. – Laguna. on May 5, 1950. khunwoody.com 10 am until midday at the June 15. The 2008 Laguna April 17-20. Phuket Interna- Sandwich Shoppe Laguna. May 14. Punchline Comedy Phuket International Mara- April 6. Chakri Memorial Day tional Cricket Sixes. Club - Live Stand-up Comedy. thon. (Public Holiday). Winner of prestigious April 26-May 17. Soldiers – Punchline Comedy Club in The 2008 Laguna Phuket Chakri Day commemorates awards from the International Art Exhibition. association with the London International Marathon is ex- the origins of the Chakri dynasty, Cricket Council and the Asian In his 20 paintings, K. Comedy Store presents another pected to be another success this founded by , who estab- Cricket Council, the Phuket In- Thaweesak is questioning himself night of live international stand- year with more than 1,000 par- lished Bangkok as the nation’s ternational Cricket Sixes will be as to what causes wars and de- up comedy. ticipants in the 42km marathon, capital. held at Karon Municipal Stadium. struction, whether it be past wars Three top comedians, two 21km half-marathon, 10km run, HM King Bhumibol Adul- Phuket Sixes attracts club or current conflicts. glass-filling intervals and a joke and 5km walk. There will also be yadej is the ninth monarch of the cricket teams from around the He looks at who is involved competition will fill a night of fun a 2km kids’ run. Chakri dynasty. world, along with local Phuket in the wars, the instigators and and laughter. Registration is available at sides, to enjoy the competition and the victims. Comedians Paul Thorne, www.phuketmarathon.com Early April 10-12. Phuket Bike camaraderie of cricket. He also observes how non- Tom Wrigglesworth and Ian bird offers end on March 31. Week. sensical and destructive it is to Moore will perform from 8 pm to Registration closes June 5. Phuket BikeWeek is an an- April 20-24. Phuket Asian Se- have wars. 11 pm at the Holiday Inn Resort, For more information con- nual celebration of everything niors Masters 2008. At D Gallery, RPM, daily Patong. tact Roman Floesser. Tel: 02- about motorcycles. There will be Come watch the Phuket from 11 am until 7 pm. Tickets are available from 2362931. Email: direct@ exhibitions, bike cruises and week- Asian Senior Masters 2008, a Contact Bowie for further Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes. goadventureasia.com end parties. The bikers will then senior professional golf event. information. Tel: 076-360867. celebrate Songkran outside the This event will have a full field of Email: [email protected] Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa. more than 140 senior golf profes- Website: www.dgallery.co.th For further information sionals from more than 20 coun- email [email protected] tries. April 27. PC Group Therapy or [email protected] or On April 20 there will be a – Chalong. visit www.phuketbikeweek.com pro-am tournament; entry is 10 am until midday at the 30,000 baht per team of four golf- Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. April 13-15. Songkran Festi- ers. val (Public Holiday). Play commences each day May 1. Labor Day (Public Songkran (Thai New Year), at 7:30 am. Free Entry for spec- Holiday). also known as the Water Festi- tators. Public holiday for all com- val, is held during the driest For more information con- mercial workers, but government months in Thailand. tact Prachuab Subcharoen. Tel: offices will remain open. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2008

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verybody wants it. Some tard-yellow bedroom on suffer- women would trade ance and make a point of telling their sex appeal for a any visitors that you are in the Eslice of it. Britain’s Posh process of decorating… “Oh, Spice needs it so bad it hurts. A touch of taste this? Not us at all...” Is that liv- Model Kate Moss has it, and it ing well or just another form of has been her salvation. I am talk- But the blind pursuit of good floorboards… a great eye for self torture, like staying the size ing of course, about good taste. taste is not really the problem yes, white… taste, so you you were at university well into Taste commands serious anymore. The problem is that and I’ve had a AMBROSIA’S don’t. your fifties or trying to cook like respect in Western culture and good taste has become standard- haircut, yes… Whoa TV chef even though you don’t we are reminded daily that it gets ized and is now as inevitable as longish and knew we could get home until eight? you farther than mere good looks, sea grass. Everybody is doing it blondish… It’s all be brought to And here’s the worst of it – brains or money. In the end it’s with a matter-of-fact, pragmatic not even that heel so easily? the really tasteful have realized not very surprising that we are efficiency as if conforming to good taste used Who would the only way of demonstrating all slavishly engaged in the ongo- some official directive. to be aspira- have guessed their gifts is by stepping outside ing struggle to become that I give you the following: silk- tional and now how anxious to the zone and doing “Off Taste”. woman described as having cashmere blankets, painted floor- feels like a re- get it right – or Off Taste is very, very com- “fabulous taste”. Then again, the boards, elk skins, ticking and quirement of at least to be plicated. It’s about introducing crusade has got way, way out of deep-seated white sofas. I could responsible citi- seen to have out-of-kilter touches that some- hand. go on, but why bother when any zens, such as got it right – we how don’t jar with the whole; it’s

As a good-taste wannabe – of us could recite the elements in recycling. [email protected] would become about letting things clash, but in a and show me a woman who isn’t our sleep? There is also a formula The real SECRETS in the process? good way. – I know only too well the ex- for clothing: lean jeans, cashmere downer is the Remember You don’t just need a good tremes of which we are capable. sweaters, white cotton shirt, big terrible tyranny shopping, as in eye, you need an almost extra- I have obsessed about ring, hair in a tangly ponytail. of good taste – the fact that at the frivolous hit-and-miss habit? sensory perception of what Egyptian cotton-crisp white The truly tasteful can afford the flower stall you are drawn to Remember the car-crash outfits works with what. You’ve got a sheets and spent indecent to break the mold, but even the the faded peonies and not the chosen in a breathless red mist snowball’s chance in hell of nar- amounts on linen tea towels. I maverick touches – disco ball in gaudy chrysanthemums; that because we had fallen in love rowing it down to a formula. I’m have bought things entirely be- the TV room, macaroni cheese when you go to buy a new dress with the clashing prints, or the telling you, the nightmare is only cause someone with OGT – of- at the dinner party – are part of a or the paint for the hall you are Moroccan handbag bought on just beginning… ficially good taste –owned them, carefully calculated bigger pic- thinking cool aesthetics rather holiday – and not even during that copied picture-hanging forma- ture: the unexpected twist being than originality or – God forbid – ethnic moment? Ambrosia Sakkadas, a Britain- tions and flower arrangements. the signature of highly evolved fun. Remember ugly stuff? Re- born Greek Cypriot and gradu- You may roll your eyes at this, good taste. You toy with the idea of member the houses of your par- ate of Central St Martins Col- but actually it’s all in the detail. It’s not just that everywhere going crazy with lilac, but white ents’ friends that were sometimes lege of Art & Design in Lon- Even worse, I have even you go people are following some with a hint of white wins through like the sets of Agatha Christie don, is an artist, designer and uttered the words, “I don’t care version of “The Rules Of 21st because safe taste always tri- murder mysteries, but mostly a newspaper columnist. Her if they are awful – I just want to Century Good Taste”, which umphs over individuality. You riot of synthetic bean bags, tar- tasteful first novel Greek Girls see inside their apartment.” Taste means our environment has a su- think that the turquoise dress is tan blankets and artifacts turned Don’t Cry, is available from makes people popular, even if permarket-branded predictability divine, but you know it isn’t the into lamp shades? amazon.com, and a second is they are terrible human beings. about it. And we’ve painted our obvious dress to buy if you have Now you live with a mus- now in the works. BMW makes big claims about new X6 MW claims its new X6 forced-induction electronically limited to 250kmh. The X6 is the third X-series is the “world’s first powerplants. Its flag- To optimize packaging, al- model in the range and is built in sports-activity coupe” ship is a twin-turbo lowing a relatively low hood line, the States, as is the X5, which is B(SAC). While it is cer- V8 producing a mas- the twin turbos and the catalytic produced at Spartanburg, South tainly the first in this so-called sive 408bhp (300kW) converter are located within the Carolina, while the X3 is as- upmarket segment, what about at 5,500rpm. vee of the engine. In addition, the sembled by the Magna Corpora- the Toyota RAV 4, which could This 4.4-liter location of the turbochargers al- tion of Canada in Austria. It is arguably be labeled the first SAC? model makes the X6 lows improved performance from significant that German manufac- Perhaps a moot point, but the most powerful the turbos without compromising turers, notably BMW, Mercedes- whereas the Japanese model is production model in the front-suspension layout. Benz and, to a limited extent, firmly established – particularly BMW has revved up its X-series with what the X-series range. In Second up is the 3.5L gaso- Porsche, look overseas for pro- among the highly impressionable it calls its ‘sports-activity coupe’, the X6. addition, it chucks out line motor – “International Engine duction. The strength of the euro youth market – the X6 is trying 600Nm of teeth-pull- of the Year 2007” winner. The is one of their principal concerns, to position itself as a top-line, four- and diesel, the X6 does, however, ing torque, from 1,800rpm through diesel variants are expected to be but the US is their major market wheel-drive model with the lat- have a lot to offer. to 4,500rpm, and offers up a sprint the biggest sellers in the X6 – particularly for compact SUVs est technology. For the first time in BMW’s time of 5.4 seconds from 0 to range. The X6 30d – and logistics and With a variety of award- history, the entire model range is 100kmh. Top speed, as always has a single turbo- economics defi- winning engines, both gasoline turbocharged with a quartet of with European volume cars, is charger, six-cylinder nitely come into diesel engine deliv- play. ering a healthy The X6 range 235bhp at 4,000rpm is well fitted with a and 520Nm of BEHIND host of standard torque. THE equipment, such as Other impor- climate control and tant features incor- WHEEL electric seats, while porated in the X6 By Jeff Heselwood the top-of-the-range include a brake-en- model has self-lev- ergy-regeneration system com- eling rear suspension and Ne- prising an intelligent alternator vada-leather upholstery. control, which improves fuel The famous BMW iDrive, economy. This is achieved as the allowing driver and front-seat- alternator reduces drag on the passenger control of climate, au- engine by only engaging when re- dio, navigation and communica- quired to charge the battery. Ad- tions, is fitted to all models, but ditionally, the energy generated for the average driver is still too by the engine on over-run – un- complicated to operate. der-braking or going downhill – The model range launches that was previously wasted now in May this year. Although no charges the battery. prices have been announced, Other green measures in- they will undoubtedly be higher clude low-rolling resistance tires than the RAV4. and a high-precision injection sys- tem to optimize combustion within Jeff Heselwood can be con- the motor. tacted at [email protected] April 5 - 11, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Novelist of the new Japan

orn four years after the end of woman with cropped blond hair arrives teries. World War II, Japanese novelist to ask Mari’s help. Her name is Kaoru, a The beautiful Eri announced to her Haruki Murakami is a world former professional wrestler and now parents at dinner that she was going to Baway from traditional masters manager of a love hotel called Alphaville. sleep and has been in a deep sleep for nearly such as Yasunari Kawabata and Yukio Her problem is a naked, bleeding Chi- two months. Mishima. nese prostitute who has been stripped and Mari confides this to Takahashi as His passions are jazz and Scotch beaten by a client. they meet in a park whiskey, not samurais and saki – and in- She’d called her in the dead of night. stead of historic nostalgia, Murakami ladles Off the friend Takahashi, Mari has always out a potent dose of urban hyper-realism who had told her been jealous of her and wild surrealism. SHELF about Mari who sister’s beauty and Twelve of his novels have been trans- By James Eckardt speaks fluent Chi- reluctantly confesses lated into English, the latest being After nese. to Takahashi that the Dark (Harvill Secker, London, 2007, Together, the one time she felt 201pp.) I’ve read half of them and been metabolism that maintains life continues two women clean up close to her sister delighted by all. undiminished, producing the basso continuo and clothe the Chi- was when they were After Dark takes place on a single of the city’s moan, a monotonous sound nese prostitute. The both trapped in a night in Tokyo, from just before midnight that neither rises nor balls but is pregnant camera then follows dark elevator. till just after dawn. Adding to the intensity with foreboding.” her assailant, a mid- Throughout this is Murakami’s narrative adoption of a rov- The camera then zooms in at a night-shift computer slender novel, the ing camera eye. This cinematic device brightly lit, nearly deserted Denny’s Res- work-er named whole movement is provides both grand sweep and personal taurant in an entertainment district of bars Shirakawa. by Takahashi toward intimacy. The novel opens: and love hotels, just before midnight. (Time A parallel plot is Mari who slowly “Eyes mark the shape of the city. is indicated by a clock at the top of each the mysteriously opens up and pro- “Through the eyes of a high-flying chapter.) sleeping Eri. The vides a slender ray of night bird, we take in the scene from mid- A 19-year-old college student named camera rests on her, hope at the end of the air. In our broad sweep, the city looks like Mari Asai is nursing a coffee and reading then focuses on a story when she a single gigantic creature – or more like a a thick tome when she is interrupted by television screen crawls into bed with single collective entity created by many another student eager to talk. where a man with a her sister as a new intertwining organisms. Tetsuya Takahashi had met Mari two shrouded face keeps day dawns: Countless arteries stretch to the end years earlier at a swimming pool with her vigil over her body. “Eventually, of its elusive body, circulating a continu- beautiful older sister Eri. A trombonist in a Later, Eri Eri’s small mouth ous supply of fresh blood cells, sending out jazz band, he is on his way to a rehearsal awakes trapped in a does move slightly, as new data and collecting the old… To the in a nearby basement. room inside the TV screen and searches if in response to something… rhythm of its pulsing, all parts of the body A long conversation ensues, with vainly for escape. Later still, she’s restored “Whatever it is, something is trying flicker and flare up and squirm. Mari mostly a reluctant participant. to her bed. What’s going on here? to send a sign to this side through a tiny Midnight is approaching, and while Takahashi takes his trombone to re- Surrealism, remember. All of Mura- opening in the consciousness. Such an im- the peak of activity has passed, the basal hearsal, but not long after, a giant of a kami’s novels toy with out-of-body mys- pression comes to us with certainty.” No need to be tongue-Thai’d anymore t’s easy to start learning a phrasing, intonation. Whenever I meet someone language. You might pick up I recommend the same to who’s lived in Thailand for a while a few words from friends, anyone, but sometimes it’s help- and who thinks it’s hopeless to Imemorize a line or two from ful to hear something particularly learn the language, I want to a phrasebook, even study some puzzling explained by someone prove them wrong. grammar. who has been through the same If that’s you, then read this At the same time, it’s easy learning process. That’s where I column and see if the language to get in over your head. And come in. isn’t worth another try. when it comes to mastering a new This column will serve as a Next time we’ll kick things language, who isn’t in over their useful forum for your questions. off with an overview of free re- head? Pronunciation, vocabulary, gram- sources for the would-be student Think of all the English lit- mar, I’ll tackle them all. of Thai. erary references in, say, a Shrek The column will be geared We’re already in over our movie. Now compound that with toward beginners, but I’ll gladly heads. We might as well keep pop-culture references, slang and take questions on any topic, any swimming. characters who speak with half- level. a-dozen accents – and this is If it’s not suitable for here, Rikker Dockum writes regu- marketed as entertainment for I could always write about it on larly at thai101.blogspot.com kids. my blog, which tends toward and can be contacted at: If you consider how a for- more advanced topics. [email protected] eigner learning English must feel, shine of Koh Samui, I was brows- intensive study, I’m a perpetual it’s dizzying. Yet somehow there ing the stacks at the library. student and it reminds me of how are billions who speak or study While you were honing much Thai I have still to learn. English as a second language. your karaoke skills, you would The good news is that Thais So what makes you think have found me reading up on ety- appreciate even the tiniest you can’t learn Thai? mology or serial verb construc- amount of effort on your part. That’s where I can help. tions. As you may have noticed, You’re reading the maiden voy- I’m not a polyglot who most people you meet will be im- age of “Thai 101,” a new col- wants to learn every language. pressed that you are making the umn in which I’ll address ques- I’ve studied a few, but Thai has effort to learn their difficult lan- tions and issues for students of captivated me in a way I can’t guage at all. the . shake. Some will heap praise upon I’ve lived in Thailand off Last year, as I approached you as if you had just recited the and on for six years. the five-year anniversary of the entire Ramakien, when all you did During these years, learn- first time I ever uttered sawatdee was order lunch. ing, improving and mastering my khrap, I tried something new – I I have learned the most by Thai has always been one of my started a blog, with which this col- simply speaking Thai with Thais main pursuits. umn shares its name. every day. I ask questions, and I While you were enjoying the I called it Thai 101, be- pay careful attention to the way latest bestseller beneath the sun- cause even after several years of natives speak – word choice, 28 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS April 5 - 11, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Stamping out Thailand’s unwanted visitors The capture of alleged international arms dealer Viktor Bout in Bangkok last month is only the latest in a series of high-profile ar- rests of foreign criminal suspects, fugitives and even international terrorist suspects hiding out on Thai soil or using the country as a base of operations. The trend has been trumpeted by the as evi- dence of better co-ordination of investigations with its foreign coun- terparts, but the reality is that Thailand has become an attractive destination for international fugitives. Many of the reasons for this are obvious and differ little from those of other foreign visitors: the food is delicious, the climate good and the living cheap. These same factors that have led to Thailand’s development as a mass-tourism destination (see “First Person”, facing page) also make Thailand a haven for some dangerous characters. Apart from the ease of entry under the current visa exemptions that apply to nationals of more than 40 countries, once in Thailand, criminals enjoy many infrastructure advantages they would not else- where. Letters For example, Thailand has thousands of Internet cafés across the country, where those of ill-intent can keep in contact with co- The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- with your views for publication in our next issue. conspirators and track investigations against themselves with little ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseud- risk of detection. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 onyms are acceptable only if your full name and or send an email to [email protected] address are supplied. The string of headline arrests started with the 2003 capture in Ayudhaya by Thai police and CIA operatives of Indonesian national Riduan “Hambali” Isamuddin. Why not charge throughout the island? planning and supervision of the A number of foreign sex offenders have been extradited to Photographic evidence turtles during their release. stand trial for child molestation, with the suspects in at least two them? should be as good as “catching in Crowd control was also an issue cases found to have lived in Phuket. I read with disgust your article on the act”. The whole thing sounds as people clambered closer and Thailand is also an attractive destination to hide out for more the dumping of rubbish near a bit dodgy, doesn’t it? Perhaps closer toward the point of release. run-of-the-mill criminals, such as 21-year-old American bank-robber beautiful Nai Thon beach [see the truck company is too power- Repeated requests by the Morgan Hoke, aka “the Ponytail Bandit”, who entered the Land of “Sakoo OrBorTor: ‘no action’ on ful and nobody dares to stop them? host for people to step back and Smiles early this year on her own passport after allegedly committing Nai Thon dumping”, March 29 Mike not to obstruct the turtles’ path a string of bank robberies with her husband in Texas. issue]. This is typical of money- By email fell on deaf ears. To further ex- Hoke was apparently so confident in her safety here that she hungry developers: short-term acerbate the problem, no one had her mother fly in from Texas to join her – along with her pet cat. thinking and the destruction of a You can get away seemed to do anything about it Phuket also suffers from an influx of Thai criminals and fugi- beautiful environment. with murder until the host allocated volunteers tives on the run [See news pages]. Hopefully, the planned move of One wonders at the reluc- to help. Police Region 8 headquarters to Phuket will signal the start of a tance of the Sakoo OrBorTor to The response by Sakoo The turtles were released serious new approach to crime enforcement on the island – we are act upon this and charge the of- OrBorTor to what I thought was among the feet of the participants going to need it. – The Editor fenders. Is the OrBorTor on the conclusive evidence of illegal with just a 4-meter-wide avenue Do you have an opinion you want to share? payroll? It seems more than dumping [see “Sakoo OrBorTor: between the crowds of people Email [email protected] likely. ‘no action’ on Nai Thon dump- and the spot where the turtles Paul Nelson ing”, March 29 issue] was, I think, were being put on the sand. By email evidence of some money pass- Once the turtles were in the ing hands. water, they had to dodge people The rustling of I have never heard of a law standing and swimming in the brown envelopes anywhere – yes, even in Thailand water.Feelings of sadness, frus- In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL – that requires the police to be tration and anger all became evi- This sort of photographic evi- present when a crime is commit- dent as the release progressed. dence [see “Sakoo OrBorTor: ted. With better planning and Editor: Parichat Utintu ‘no action’ on Nai Thon dump- The above being said, I now supervision, this really could be a truly wonderful event, the idea Managing Editor: Chris Husted ing”, March 29 issue] would hold know that regardless of eye wit- up in most courts of law world- and intention were certainly there! News Editor: Stephen Fein nesses, photos, videos and so on, wide. I can commit murder and get Aidan Chief Reporter: Sangkhae Leelanapaporn I can hear the rustling of away with it if no policeman sees Cherng Talay Editorial Team: Natcha Yuttaworawit, Janyaporn Morel, brown envelopes from here and me. Sompratch Saowakhon, Semacote Suganya, Pathomporn I am in Yemen. Actually, if there is a shred Hook, line and Kaenkrachang, Nick Davies, Matt Crook, Skyler Swezy. It’s sad and unnecessary. of truth to the OrBorTor’s state- drinker The Nai Thon community should ment, then any crime without a Managing Director: Oranee Pienprasertkul take their rubbish and dump it at policeman being present is not an I fully support the Interior General Managers: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul, the Vasi Construction premises. arrestible offense. Sad. Minister’s decision to enforce a 30-day drinking ban. Phuket resi- Natthira Susangrat Neill Campbell Don Aleman Yemen By email dents will finally experience some Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd peace and quiet. What is the point of Sea turtles nearly Samuel Crisp Contact us stomped I got my April fuel Advertising Sales: [email protected] CCTV? Classified Advertising: [email protected] If the photographic evidence [see It was supposed to be a shining I almost fell off my office chair Website Services: [email protected] “Sakoo OrBorTor: ‘no action’ on example of wildlife conservation when I read the devastating news carried out with the best of in- on April 1 about the 90 days with- Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] Nai Thon dumping”, March 29 issue] isn’t enough to press tentions, however, the sea turtle out booze! Luckily, my assistant Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 charges on the company that release at Laguna turned out to was not so easy to fool, and I’m owns the truck, why have Phuket be a poorly organized “show” for happy again! The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors authorities bothered to install ex- anyone with a camera. 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he increase in mass money and land. tourism has positive and We should do business with negative effects on long-term sustainability in mind, T Phuket. Mass tourism FIRST not just short-term profits over brings in more guests and helps three to five years. Currently, promote the island, yet package when a major crisis occurs ev- tourists spend less during visits PERSON eryone suffers and we must wait and package-deal vacations are at least two or three years to re- sometimes priced below the com- huket continues to attract an increas- cover because supply keeps go- bined value of the accom- ing up while demand remains modiations, transportation and ing number of tourists each year, relatively constant. meals provided. spawning constant growth and private Everyone wants the number I think the demand for tour- of tourists to go up and up, but they ism services is increasing. The construction while the island’s infra- forget to consider that more ar- structureP development struggles to keep pace. name Phuket has become very rivals does not always equate to well known; I think it is a place A mass tourism trend has developed and more more profit; less can be more – if everyone wants to see once in you manage it correctly. More their life. and more tourists arrive here on package tours, tourists and unregulated growth Phuket currently has which are especially popular among Asian visi- can not only mean reduced prof- 380,000 registered accommoda- tors. its, but also lead to unecessary en- tion rooms at all levels, from “no vironmental destruction and stiff star” rooms to full 5-star accom- Methee Tanmanatragul, former President competition. modations. of the Thai Hotels Association Southern Chap- We have to plan for future These support every grade crises, accepting that anything of tourist, but package tourists ter and currently the managing director of Phuket Rising Sun Residence in Chalong, is can happen without warning –in- arriving on charter flights always wary of mass tourism. cluding disasters both natural and stay at the 2- to 4-star hotel cat- Here he shares his thoughts on mass tourism, infrastructure woes and related top- man-made. Nowhere in the egory. Very few of them stay at world is completely safe. five-star hotels. ics. Compiled by Gazette Chief Reporter Sangkhae Leelanapaporn. I’m not concerned with Some 2,000 new rooms are regualting how individual hotels expected to be added next year. market their products and ser- I think it would be great if the Middle Easterners who come simply can’t keep up. for enforcing new regulations on vices. number of rooms built correlated here to enjoy the rainy season. Consider as an example permissable development. I’m worried about the over- to actual market demand – and If we could better manage Phuket International Airport. The government should con- all management of Phuket’s tour- not just the profit projections of supply and demand, it would be- There is insufficient parking and sider putting in place regulations ism industry, especially its affect investors. come less necessary to compete security-check lines for depar- to limit growth on new construc- on infrastructure requirements. To protect Phuket against among ourselves using promo- tures are very long. I don’t think tion and improve tourism-indus- For example, better regula- oversupply, new construction tional price discounts. Then, if we tourists want or expect this. They try management. It would not be tion and organization could fix should reflect supply and demand became faced with a major cri- shouldn’t have to wait for more difficult, but would require deter- Phuket’s transport woes. There factors as forecast by such tour- sis, there would be less need to than an hour to clear Customs mination and commitment from all is no need for an expensive light ism industry experts as the World worry. We could still fall back on and Immigration. The situation is sides. Sitting down to discuss the rail system. Other countries that Tourism Council (WTC) or the using big discounts to survive as problematic for both arrivals and issue would be the necessary first receive more tourists than Phuket Pacific Asia Travel Association a last resort. departures, but with more tour- step. do not have light rail transport, but (PATA). Currently there is a problem ists coming every year the gov- In Singapore and Hong they manage their bus and other I think it’s true that Phuket with the rate of overall growth ernment infrastructure is having Kong, they forecast how many transport systems well. is becoming a year-round tourist compared to infrastructure devel- trouble catching up. three- or five-star hotels should Currently when a guest destination. A few years ago, we opment. Infrastructure mainte- As previously stated, the be built over a five-year period. walks out of the Phuket airport, began calling the low season the nance and new construction is best solution would be to control Then they adapt these plans ac- it is as if he or she is a piece of “green season” instead. funded by the government, but the mass tourism by evaluating sup- cording to what the market does meat that everyone is fighting The green season is aimed demand for it is created by rapid ply and demand according to over that time. over to grab and eat. That’s how at specific groups that travel dur- growth in tourism and new WTC and PATA forecasts. In- This is very different from it is now, but if we had better ing this time of year, such as In- projects built by the private sec- vestors would have to comply, Thailand, where investors can do tourism management the situation dians, Chinese, Australians and tor. Government infrastructure with the government responsible whatever they want – if they have would certainly improve. Re-entry permits: the art of staying in Thailand I obtained my first non-immigrant due to expire on February 8. I with a one-year permit-to-stay, B, multiple-entry visa in the UK explained that I would renew my apply for a re-entry permit before last year and have since then been work permit when I returned to Issues& you need to leave Thailand again. living and working in Thailand. Thailand. However, they insisted Otherwise, if you leave Thailand, My non-imm B visa was I could be issued only a single- ANSWERS you will need to obtain a new visa. due to expire, so I went to Kuala entry visa, but that I could up- The re-entry permit will al- Lumpur to obtain a new non-imm grade this to a multiple-entry visa To submit an Issue, write to The Phuket Gazette, 367/2 low to you to return to Thailand B visa. in Thailand. Yaowarat Rd, Muang, Phuket 83000. Fax 076-213971, or without voiding your one-year My accountant prepared all However, my accountant submit your issue through our website permit-to-stay. the paperwork for my application. told me that this cannot be done at www.phuketgazette.net A single-use re-entry permit Upon presenting these papers in in Thailand and that I will have to costs a1,000 baht and a multiple KL, I was told by embassy staff return to Kuala Lumpur and Pol Capt Krissarat Nuesen, of Immigration Office before your re-entry permit costs 3,800 baht. that I could be issued only a again apply for a non-imm B visa the Phuket Provincial Immi- visa expires. You qualify for the With a one-year permit-to- single-entry, three-month B visa. before my current visa runs out. gration Office, replies: permit-to-stay under category 7.1 stay and a multiple re-entry per- When I questioned this, all I was Can you please advise me You can apply for a one- of the Order of The Royal Thai mit, you no longer need to obtain told was that the problem was my of the best action as my business year permit-to-stay based on the Office Headquarters, No. 606/ a new visa from an embassy or work permit, but they couldn’t requires me to leave Thailand non-immigrant B visa that you 2549. consulate. say exactly what. often and having a single-entry received from the Thai embassy For further information see In the month before your I was in Kuala Lumpur on visa makes this difficult. in Kuala Lumpur. www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/ permit-to-stay expires, just come January 30 and my work permit, Robert J Scammell You must apply for a one- 2notice/rtp606EN.pdf to our office and apply for a new which is valid for one year, was By email year permit-to-stay at the Phuket Once you have been issued one. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES April 5 - 11, 2008 Phone freaks break their silence s there nowhere left on our fish, pet hamster or whatever, be- had to endure a particularly nasty small planet that’s safe from fore we dropped below the ra- divorce in Sydney, but did enjoy the annoying ring tones of dio-wave horizon. As far as the a moment of comic relief when Imobile phones and the inane rest of the known world was con- his buxom soon-to-be ex-wife prattle that subsequently ensues? cerned, I ceased to exist. Was I answered her mobile while be- Sid went on his annual dive some sort of social misfit, an out- ing questioned by the judge in trip to the Similans a couple of cast from normal civilized life, court and was fined for con- weeks ago. As the good dive-ship because I didn’t seem to have tempt. Lollypop slid out of Tap Lamu, a one last inane prattle that I ur- Nowhere seems safe in wave of agitation spread though gently had to deliver to someone? today’s Phuket. Sid has had to the assembled throng of sub-aqua That’s the way life has be- endure mobile misery on the enthusiasts. come. We have to beach, in the herbal sauna and A frisson of phone or text our even in the swimming pool. A guy energizing fear Facebook pals ev- I train with keeps his mobile seemed to galva- ery 24 hours, just poolside and interrupts his laps nize my fellow to let them know just to talk to his travel agent. aqua-naughts that the grim At least we’re safe under- causing them to reaper hasn’t water (so far), which is one of dive into their lug- smashed our mo- the great boons to being a scuba gage, pull out their biles from our enthusiast in this age of mobile mobiles and call sweating hands misery. At least down there, home for one last ANDAMAN and consigned us among the coral gardens and mo- idiotic conversa- BY SOAPBOX SID to that place ray, they can’t reach you. You’d tion before we slid where no mobile think that the other divers would out of network network can pen- have enjoyed the three days out range. RANT etrate. of network range as much as Sid The typical Yes, that’s did. But oh no. conversation went a little like this: the modern version of hell. A Even before we were back “Hello, it’s me. Yes, we’re mobile-less realm where people within a few miles of the coast, on the boat now just leaving the talk personally to each other, all my fellow divers were wav- harbor. What? What did you say? employing such quaint, old-fash- ing their phones, waiting, like ner- Oh yes, right, it’s in the biscuit tin ioned communication strategies vous parents-to-be, for the net- next to the stereo where we al- as eye contact, facial expressions works to come back on. And the ways keep it. What? What? The and, heaven forbid, bodily con- a real one-on-one conversation Delivering a baby? Hold on moment their phones were online, cat’s got scabies? Well she’ll have tact. with the possibility of a cuddle a tick, that’s my golf partner on it was back to inane conversa- to wait until I get back. Yes, in Yes, yes, I know that what thrown in. the mobile. I’ll just let him know tional business as though they had three days. Well I’ll call you as used to be called a phone now As the ultimately intrusive that I’ll be 20 minutes late joining never been away. soon as we get back into range transmits both still and video im- modern device, the cellphone has him on the links. “Hello, yes just getting back again. Okay, good luck in the ages of you and your friends as spawned a rash of new rules of Making love? Oops, hold on into port. How’s the cat? Really, Godzilla look-alike competition.” you make rabbits’ ears behind etiquette and social engagement. honey, that’s the difficult client I rabies not scabies? Who won the Smacked of gob, Sid felt a their heads just before they bungy When is it socially unacceptable told you about calling from Hanoi. Godzilla contest? Really, Godzilla. bit left out of all this. jump off the Kawarau Bridge in to take an incoming call? Many It’ll take a moment to let him Well I never.” Wracking what’s left of my Queenstown, or launch them- seem to think that their mobiles know that his jellied eels will be At this point Sid jumped brain, I couldn’t think of a single selves down the Cresta bobsleigh take precedence over all real-life, delivered to him tomorrow. overboard and was last seen do- absolutely urgent conversation I run in Saint Moritz. interpersonal exchanges in which And so it goes on. ing a ferocious breast stroke back needed to have about my gold- But it’s just not the same as they happen to be engaged. True story. One pal of Sid’s in the direction of the Similans. In The Stars by Isla Star ARIES (March 21-April 20): ous progress in business. A misunderstanding this weekend. seems likely that this person will As the month progresses, offers Those of you who were the sub- Sagittarian friend has some pearls Those of you who would like to no longer be part of your friend- of business opportunities will be ject of an April Fool’s joke will of wisdom, but Leo can’t see the get to know a certain someone ship circle. April is the ideal month presented and at least one has a get a chance to retaliate. Life is full picture. Luck is on your side better are advised to make your to spread your wings socially; ac- chance of success. Where ro- forecast to be lighthearted as the concerning a possible change of intentions clear. There are signs cepting invitations with no imme- mance is concerned, attraction of month progresses and cares dis- residence. that a new romance is bubbling diate appeal can lead to more opposites could fade away when appear as your contentment in- under. Pace yourself in the heat enjoyment than anticipated. On a more compatible Taurean creases. The only event likely to CANCER (June 22-July 23): Most as energy is liable to be Tuesday you will need to shows interest this weekend. rock the boat could occur mid- of you are forecast to cruise running low. This is not Those of you plan appointments care- week when an old flame expects through life during April. As the the right time to take up fully as delays are indi- AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- romance to be rekindled. This end of the month approaches you a physically demanding who were the cated. ary 19): Although your need to be would be an invitation for mis- will be glad to have put something sport. Wear the color subject of an a free spirit is strong, if you are takes to be repeated. Wear the on one side for rainy days. Those peacock blue to en- April Fool’s SAGITTARIUS (No- single and searching for a color ivory to encourage a wise who haven’t managed to do so courage balance. joke will get a vember 23-December soulmate you could find your attitude. could find themselves tightening 21): Memory lapses are match this week. Cancer finally belts. In the meantime, new em- LIBRA (September 24- chance to indicated during the days comes out of their shell for long TAURUS (April 21-May 21): ployment prospects will be pre- October 23): After a retaliate. ahead. An ongoing per- enough to make a romantic ap- Mentally you are fighting fit, but sented. This will probably involve joke played on you last sonal dilemma is prob- proach and a magnetic attraction physically you are somewhat more travel than family members week backfired, you now see the ably responsible for this and you is forecast. Those already in a drained. Recent commitments are happy about, but a compro- funny side. The over-sensitive at- should endeavor to move on. Ac- committed relationship will be have demanded more energy than mise can be found. titude of last month finally gives ceptance is the key as there is impressed by their partner’s expected, so put the emphasis on way to a more down-to-earth nothing you can do to change the achievements this week. Wear relaxation for now. Heat builds up LEO (July 24-August 22): Your mood. Those who have recently situation. A new person in author- lavender for peace of mind. in a new relationship and the per- hopes for a holiday are tempo- become single will be content to ity at work causes ripples, but you son concerned could demand rarily dashed, but short trips can remain that way. Celebrating your will soon find that they have the PISCES (February 20-March more involvement than you’re compensate. The air is clear for freedom could include a last- power to improve unsatisfactory 20): Putting all your eggs in one ready to give. This Sunday is the reconciliations; those of you who minute trip this weekend. Money conditions. Wear the color light basket is inadvisable. Those of best day for a heart-to-heart talk have regretted words spoken in matters will receive a boost when jade green to encourage a posi- you who have been searching for concerning the situation. the heat of the moment are ad- an investment finally pays off. tive outlook. the right investment are advised vised to make the first move. A Number four can bring some luck to wait until next month when a GEMINI (May 22-June 21): dream you have early in the week on Monday. CAPRICORN (December 22- realistic proposition is forecast to Those of you who have recently could shed some light on a big January 20): You will be happy to appear. In the meantime, expand been reminded how important decision. The number 5 is lucky SCORPIO (October 24-Novem- drift through life during most of your social circle to include those family relationships are will be this weekend. ber 22): Those of you who sus- April. Having achieved a long- you would like to do business ready to make extra effort. Your pect that an acquaintance has term ambition, your confidence with. Working with Aries would tendency to act first and think VIRGO (August 23-September been spreading rumors will dis- has grown and this is being no- be rewarding, but don’t expect to later is getting in the way of seri- 23): Your gestures are open to cover the truth this weekend. It ticed by some powerful people. see eye to eye with Gemini. April 5 - 11, 2008 COMPUTERS PHUKET GAZETTE 31

made a New Year’s resolu- nese market. The Park signed a tion to keep a database and memorandum of understanding track all announcements with Singapore-Hangzhou Sci- Iby government agencies Some of Thailand’s ence and Technology Park, which concerning ICT and software de- will act as a matchmaker to iden- velopment. I am regretting that tify and link potential partners with commitment already. March saw Thai software businesses. more than 40 announcements The most sensible of all from Thai government agencies best laid ICT plans these plans is an initiative of on high-technology projects SIPA’s electronic-commerce sub- planned for the next five years. committee to match the demands I’ll try to make some sense project for the year. It will pro- of E-commerce and software in of it all. Let’s start with the mas- vide a network and the tools to the tourism industry with local ter plans. The Information and use it and it will act as a central software providers. Communications Technology collection point of digital content The first three priority (ICT) Ministry is developing its contributed to and accessible any- E-commerce applications for the National ICT Master Plan 2007- time, anywhere, by anybody. initial stage are electronic mar- 2011 to submit for Cabinet ap- The Application of Digital keting, online reservations and in- proval in September. Its purpose Library for Education project is teractive digital mapping. is to reduce the digital divide be- another part of the Digitized There are more than 1,000 tween people in metropolitan and Thailand plan. This one is by the potential target clients in the tour- rural areas, allowing everyone in Office of the Basic Education ism industry that need software Thailand access the Net. Commission, under the Ministry and systems to improve produc- Meanwhile, the Association of Education. Students and tivity. Future applications could of Thai Software Industry teachers will have access to a digi- include customer-relationship (ATSI) is work- tal library of management and electronic-pay- ing with the Na- books, articles, ment systems. tional Science music, videos, The big question is, “Where and Technology photographs and are all these software develop- Development other learning ers and IT professionals coming Agency’s Tech- from and who is going to train resources. Even the BOI does not paint a pretty picture when describing the nology Manage- There are state of Thailand’s IT labor. Yet plans are afoot to change that. them?” A program initiated by ment Center also many Source: “BOI software incentives package and other related ATSI will train senior students in (TMC) through projects and pro- ICT industry”, compiled by Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) software programming and devel- the Industry grams on the Investment Promotion Officer Patipol Kornkamonpruk. opment processes to make them Technology Assistance Program drawing boards to help Thai soft- “industry ready” when they (iTAP). ware companies. The National terprise Promotion to establish a aims to promote Thai software in graduate. Students from the nine The program aims to de- Innovation Agency, under the Sci- Digital Content Incubation Cen- emerging markets. To this end, universities of the Rajamangala velop Roadmap 2020 – a plan by ence Ministry, will provide fund- ter aimed at supporting IT start- Nectec has already signed a University of Technology system the TMC to set the direction of ing support to private companies ups and SMEs providing con- memorandum of understanding to will be sent for training and work Thailand’s software development to encourage innovation and the sultancy, training, technical sup- promote Thai software in Bhu- at local software companies in over the next 12 years. patenting of intellectual property. port and electronic media. The tan. ATSI has asked SIPA for 5 the ATSI network. In addition, the National The Software Industry Pro- center will aim to have such com- million baht to make a Thai-made Sripatum University in Electronics and Computer Tech- motion Agency (SIPA) believes panies promote collaboration software suite for Laos. Bangkok plans to invest 300 mil- nology Center (Nectec) is devel- that open-source software is a among local software developers. The Thai Software Export lion baht to upgrade its ICT in- oping a knowledge-engineering- crucial area of innovation, and ATSI plans to set up a soft- Promotion Association plans to frastructure to become an “ICT technology roadmap. The five- encourages local users to support ware fund to provide soft loans boost software exports by help- Campus”, offering ICT and soft- year plan has three phases: 1) and promote open source. of three years to businesses so ing local companies tap into the ware-related courses. The uni- collect information that can be Nectec and the Open they can invest in Thai software. international market. Plans in- versity will also open its “Infor- accessed through a specially de- Source Software Network will ATSI is also working with clude targeting the financial mation Service Institute” to pro- veloped content-management next year establish the Linux the Department of Industrial Pro- market in Vietnam, followed by vide IT courses. system; 2) create a digital library Technology Center as a base for motion, SIPA, Microsoft, , Japan and the Philip- SIPA can evidently pull that automatically summarizes in- local open-source-software de- Rangsit University and 20 other pines. many rabbits out of a hat. They formation; 3) develop a knowl- velopment. The three-year goal local software producers to set On the heels of the “Go To are hoping to produce 10,000 IT edge-based system prototype is to produce a 100% Thai-made up the country’s first software US Market” scheme, Software and computer professionals “as with artificial intelligence, allow- open-source mobile device for factory. Park Thailand has developed the Thailand has a lack of IT skills, ing people to search for any kind data collection and storage. Promoting Thai software in “Go To Chinese Market” pro- especially computer engineers”. of knowledge through text, voice SIPA will work with the other countries is a big priority. gram, to encourage local software How they are going to achieve and images. Office of Small and Medium En- With the help of ATSI, Nectec businesses to penetrate the Chi- this has yet to be revealed. Education Minister Somchai Wongsawat recently made three startling announcements: 1) the Education Ministry will buy one million notebook computers to be loaned to students; 2) he will ask the ICT Ministry to provide high- speed Internet access to all 32,434 public schools in Thailand; 3) the Education Ministry will spend about 12.4 billion baht over the next four years to “develop IT personnel for providing IT knowledge to students”, which hopefully means lots and lots of qualified IT teachers. Nectec has designated Digitized Thailand as its flagship 32 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS & MONEY April 5 - 11, 2008

By Semacote Suganya

PHUKET CITY: Central Retail Corpora- tion (CRC) has announced that the Phuket HomeWorks spend B1bn HomeWorks supercenter, currently under construction across the bypass road from Central Festival, is the corporation’s larg- est HomeWorks project to date. The home fittings and furnishings on Phuket supercenter supercenter is being constructed at a cost of one billion baht and is expected to open gest project to date. With investment capi- in smaller shopping malls. “With bigger, before the end of October. It is currently tal of a billion baht, this kind of investment stand-alone HomeWorks centers, we can 20% complete. is more than that of some hotels. We are offer more products and a greater variety Up to 300,000 customers per month willing to invest this much because we are so customers can get exactly what they are expected to shop at the center, con- confident that Central and HomeWorks want,” he said. sisting of a HomeWorks superstore, a work together very well,” she said. “Besides, Phuket has the fastest- Power Buy store and an electronics and K. Nilubol added that the Home- growing property market in Thailand. So computers center. Works store in the supercenter will be if we want to be responsive to customers’ HomeWorks will take up 10,000sqm unique in that 30% of its product range needs, we must have a bigger format, new of the new building while Power Buy will will not be available at other HomeWorks items and a complete range of products. occupy about 3,000sqm. The remaining outlets. “As people in Phuket have high- We have some imported products as well,” area will be rented out said Kamchai spending power, we will be offering high- he added. Louiyapong, Vice-President – Business end products in a range of areas, from built- Smaller stores inside the complex will Development of CRC Power Retail Co in furniture to wooden floors and even be allocated into the following zones: Zone Ltd. outdoor spas,” she said. 1 restaurants; Zone 2 banking, retail and He added that the the two-story The Homeworks and Power Buy in services shops; Zone 3 decor stores; Zone building will cover a total area of the Homeworks supercenter will also of- ‘We are willing to invest this much because 4 furniture; Zone 5 food; Zone 6 small 26,000sqm. fer greater ranges of goods than their coun- we are confident that Central and shops of about 80sqm each. An enclosed walkway over the by- terparts in Central Festival, which will re- HomeWorks work together very well‘ – The entrances will be lined with small pass road linking Central Festival and main open, said K. Kamchai. Nilubol Jirapattanapongm, Marketing retail shops and a central area will be used HomeWorks will allow customers to shop “Central Festival focuses on fashion Director of CRC Power Retail Co. for staging events. at both stores. The cross-flow of shop- and entertainment, but HomeWorks is for In attracting commercial tenants, K. pers is expected to be a major draw card home and home services,” said K. Kam- we do ourselves because we have a dif- Kamchai said, “The front of the building for commercial tenants in the new center chai. “We will co-ordinate our marketing ferent customer target group.” will have an area of 400sqm with high vis- Khun Kamchai said. plans and join activities with Central, so “Our target clients are owners of new ibility. We are confident that people who “With investment capital of 1 billion customers will flow between the two. and old homes. People who are renovat- rent shop spaces in this area will attract baht, we expect to recoup our outlay in People who rent shop space can be as- ing or redecorating their homes think of us many customers from their shops being eight to 10 years,” he added. sured they will have customers as our first,” she added. very prominent.” Nilubol Jirapattanapongm, Marketing strength is marketing.” Asked why HomeWorks opened the Another attraction, K. Kamchai said, Director of CRC Power Retail Co, said K. Nilubol explained, “We often small outlet in the basement of Central is parking. “Often there is not enough park- that HomeWorks and Power Buy will be share media coverage with Central Festi- Festival, K. Kamchai explained that that ing space at Central, so shoppers will be the main attractions for customers. val with things such as advertising and pro- small-shop format is well suited to able to park here and walk to Central us- “HomeWorks in Phuket is our big- moting events, but much of our marketing Bangkok where HomeWorks has outlets ing the bridge,” he explained. April 5 - 11, 2008 BUSINESS & MONEY PHUKET GAZETTE 33 ON THE MOVE Mövenpick Resort & Spa Ghaninbhadj Singhsant Chonlathich Na Nakorn, in Karon has appointed has been appointed Direc- from Phuket, has been ap- Andrew Johnstone, from tor of Training (Corporate pointed Assistant Sales & England, as Public Rela- Office) at Centara Hotels PR Manager of Mercure tions Manager. An Oxford & Resorts. Mr Singhsant Patong Phuket. He gradu- Polytechnic graduate and graduated with a Bachelor ated with a Master of Busi- British Army cavalry of- of Arts in Mass Communi- ness Administration from ficer, he also holds an MA cation from Chiang Mai Central Queensland Uni- from the Royal College of University. versity, Australia, and a Defence Studies. He has previously Bachelor of Arts (Hotel Since moving to worked in the training field Management) at Rangsit Phuket in 2001, Mr John- with international brands University in Bangkok. stone has written for many including L’Oreal and Uni- K. Chonlathich was travel and lifestyle publica- lever, and was at Man- at Le Meridien Phuket tions and was also features power Thailand before Beach Resort before his editor at the Gazette. joining Centara. Mercure appointment. Weak dollar has ripple effect worried. If Japan was able to fall embryonic. he falling US dollar The not-so-glorious greenback is hurting might appear to be bad into a financial quagmire after the the economies of many nations. Several decades ago, the news only for America, booms of the 1970s and 1980s, it world economy was almost to- but the weak dollar is is possible that the US could fall tally reliant on North America and T into the same trap. They both . Then Japan causing strains in many econo- mies. share one common problem: too entered the equation. With so Japan is watching the yen, much debt. many substantial economies appreciate rapidly against the The euro zone appears to be reaching a “critical mass”, the dollar. There is no sense of na- the beneficiary of the falling US dynamics of the situation have tional pride in having a strong dollar. The value of the euro is changed. yen. Quite the reverse, it is mak- rising rapidly, which is good for In 1998, the Russian ing Japanese exports to the euro-zone residents vacationing in economy was on the verge of greater US dollar zone more ex- America or importing goods from collapse and its size was of little pensive and less competitive. a weaker currency area. consequence; 10 years later, Rus- The Japanese economy ap- However, for exports, it sia, if expressed as a European pears to be managing to stay out makes the euro an expensive pro- economy, is now Europe’s larg- of a recession, although economic duction center and manufactur- against the dollar. However, cur- such as Malaysia and many est automobile market. It also has growth is so weak ers are, where pos- rencies are no different from countries in Eastern Europe have large foreign exchange reserves the economy is al- sible, moving op- other areas of financial markets. grown dramatically. The center and even boasts its own sover- most stagnating. erations to cheaper They resemble pendulums and of economic gravity and foreign eign wealth fund. One year ago, countries. The when they move in any direction exchange reserves have moved It shows just how much can the Bank of Japan, more rapidly the they generally move too far be- rapidly to the East. change in a decade. Japan’s central euro appreciates, fore correction sets in. US economic problems and bank, was poised to the greater the There is increasing concern their potential to spread to West- Richard G Watson runs Global increase interest pressure for manu- that a significant percentage of ern Europe will cause pain fur- Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- rates from the dis- facturers to relo- the world is going to experience ther afield. Groupings such as based personal financial-plan- mal base rate of cate. a protracted recession; something Asean have a lot of interregional ning service. He can be reached 0.5%. However, as MONEY Usually dur- so bad that economic historians trade, which helps insulate them at Tel: 076-381997, Mobile: the credit crunch, felt ing the economic will have to go back decades to from problems outside the re- 081-0814611. Email: imm@ mainly in the US and TALKS cycle, the US leads find parallels. gion. Even a decade ago inter- loxinfo.co.th Website: www. later in Europe, the way, followed This is only one school of regional trade was somewhat global-portfolios.com started to take hold, By Richard G. Watson by the UK and then thought; many economists believe conditions for any Europe. Impacts that there is a recent trend of interest rate hike started to dis- that are felt in America today are milder and shorter historical appear. felt some months later in other norms. The Bank of Japan is more parts of the world. (The “real” The greatest asset that we likely to cut interest rates, but world as opposed to the “finan- have today, compared with even when you have rates at 0.5% it cial” world, which usually antici- a decade ago, is the rise in the is only a little way to go before pates events.) This can be felt size of some emerging econo- reaching zero. The Bank of Ja- both when economies are slow- mies. These include China, India, pan is aware that it has limited ing and recovering. and Brazil, but it is easy room to maneuver. Japan may Currencies, such as the to overlook parts of the Middle have the world’s second highest pound sterling and the euro, can East and newcomers such as foreign reserves at around US$ best be described as expensive Vietnam. In addition, countries 1 trillion, but it also has the world’s highest domestic debt at 180% of gross domestic product. This debt is different to the debt in countries such as America. In the US, the debt was mainly incurred by consumers, although the government played a substantial role. Japan’s debt was caused almost completely by crazy government spending in the 1990s when the ruling party thought that the way to raise Ja- pan from recession was to throw money at the problem. Quite how anyone expects Japan to be able to repay its do- mestic debt remains unanswered. This is an area that has many economists and investors 34 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS April 5 - 11, 2008

By Scott Mallon

t was early evening and get- ting dark as a car sped along the highway towards Bang- Ikok. A cellphone rang re- Phuket’s Yellow peatedly and Yellow Tiger barked out the same phrase to callers: “Somsak lost by third-round knockout, Somsak lost by third- round knockout!” It was October 4, 2006 and Somsak Sithchatchawal had just Tiger still roars been knocked out by Panamanian Celestino Caballero in a bout that His love for boxing and came up with the nickname Yel- came to shock Thai fans – and it Muay Thai inspired him to study low Tiger to give readers a moni- was Yellow Tiger’s job to break the different styles of the writers ker they could remember. De- the bad news to them. at the magazine and to give writ- cades later, it’s the name he is Yellow Tiger embarked on ing a shot. It wasn’t easy; he had known by. his career as a boxing writer some a third-grade education and was Yellow Tiger writes for 30 years ago, 10 years before the untrained in journalism. Before Muay Lok Magazine, where he championship reign of the great long, though, he had his first ar- has his own fan club, Chik Song Khaosai Galaxy. Now one of ticle published and he was writ- (the Open Envelope). Thailand’s most well-known box- ing full time for the magazine. Despite being unable to ing journalists, known to his read- It was while working at Box- speak a word of English, he has ers as Yellow Tiger and for one ing and Muay Thai Magazine traveled the globe covering fights distinguishing feature: a lazy left that he was given the name Yel- and has met some of the biggest eye that he’s had since birth. low Tiger. Malaysians are some- names in boxing. In 1975, Yellow Tiger mar- times referred to as Tiger People Not bad for a once poverty- ried a go-go dancer in Phuket. He because of the abundance of ti- stricken fisherman from Phuket was struggling to make ends gers in the region. Phuket, where who was married to – and WBC super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero (left) with meet working as a fisherman. Yellow Tiger hails from, is next to dumped by – a go-go dancer. Yellow Tiger (right) after knocking out Somsak Sithchatchawal in the Malaysian border – or so Madly in love, he worked hard to three rounds in October, 2006. build a life with his new wife; she thought people in the Bangkok- Scott Mallon, a Bangkok- had other ideas, however. “It was rough at first,” he closed, but he used his contacts to based Muay Thai community. based boxing writer and pho- After a year of marriage and said. “I was in bad shape. No- find a job as an office boy on the Since he was the only tojournalist, is a member of The poverty, it became too much for body would give me a job. Even now defunct Boxing and Muay southerner working on the maga- Ring magazine’s ratings advi- her to bear. One day while Yellow the soi dogs were scared of me.” Thai Magazine. zine, his editor, Prateep Buaram, sory panel. Tiger was out at sea, she packed Within a few days, he landed her bags and left, never to be seen a job as a janitor at Nonthaburi again. He was devastated. Boxing Stadium. It was there he Yellow Tiger quickly de- nurtured his love for Muay Thai cided he was in need of a drastic and boxing into a career. He life change. He hopped on a fish- worked at the stadium for a few ing truck and headed for Bangkok years, learning the ins and outs of in search of a new life. He had the sport and making valuable con- just 85 baht to his name. nections. The stadium eventually

ALL TOGETHER NOW THALANG: Students from Baan Prujumpa School, Wat Meuangmai School, Baan Pa Khlok School, Baan Borkruad School and Wat Thepkrasattri School competed in various sporting events on March 9 as part of the Annual Festival of the Two Heroines. Games, which were played at Thalang Chanasuk Memorial Field, included tug- of-war, mountain biking, rattan ball, sea boxing and sack racing, with 500 baht going to winning teams. Pictured in a grueling tug- of-war are students from Baan Pa Khlok School. April 5 - 11, 2008 SPORTS PHUKET GAZETTE 35

PATONG Supercross DARTS Flying Fish make a splash stars to LEAGUE at international meet perform at PATONG: Market Bar continued their fine run with a 2-1 victory SINGAPORE: Two swimmers Bike Week over Offshore. Valhalla saw from British International School KATHU: As part of Phuket Bike double, but still got the beer and (BIS) Flying Fish Swimming Club Week, to be held April 10 to 12, Queen Mary stretched their un- took part in the Singapore Na- motorsport fans will be treated to beaten streak to 30 wins in a row. tional Age Group Championships a motocross stunt display by bik- In Queen Mary’s decisive from March 7 to 9 with some ing brothers Michael and Aka 7-2 road win over Beach House, impressive results. Robinson. Steen of Queen Mary hit a 180 Bianca Goetz, 12, a Singa- The show will take place to take the high score yet again. porean national, won three silver April 12, at a time yet to be con- Dogs Bollocks, who got off to a medals in the 12-year-old free- firmed, at Patong Go Kart on slow start, bit into the Sick Buf- style events: for the 100m Wichit Songkhram Rd. falo and took the beer for good (1:03.18), 200m (2:17.40) and Between them, Michael and measure. 400m (4:49.10). Aka Robinson have held the Shakers had the finishing Goetz also picked up a New Zealand Motocross and touch against Valhalla, with Shaun bronze medal in the 50m freestyle Grand Prix Championship, the (30.00), securing her position in the closing a 54 (14, X20), Andy a 69 Members of the Phuket relay team, who made it to the finals in the Asia Pacific Motocross and (T19, X6) and Oli checking out Singaporean youth national squad 4-by-100-meter-medley event. Among the swimmers are BIS Supercross Championship and on a 58 (4,14, X20). to take compete in the Southeast students Gavin Lewis (far right) and Karnnika Porter (2nd from left). the AAM SIC Malaysia The disadvantages of elec- Asian Age Group Championships Motocross Championship. tronic scoring came into the spot- in Bangkok from June 6 to 8. ships, which were held March 21 14th in the 100m breaststroke and light when the all-important beer Thai national Karnnika Por- to 27 in Ubon Ratchathani. recorded a personal best of leg had to be replayed after a ter, 15, swam the 50m and 100m Two swimmers from BIS 3:03.52 in the 200m breaststroke. AC Milan scoring error mid-way though. breaststroke events, achieving Flying Fish represented Phuket at In the men’s 50m butterfly League secretary Steen has the second-fastest time in the 15- the championships, with Porter final, Lewis recorded a swim of requested captains of home year-old age group and the fifth joined by Gavin Lewis, 17. 27.51 seconds – 0.07s outside the to return to teams remember to SMS results overall fastest time for that event. Porter finished the 50m national record. In the men’s 50m to him as soon as possible, pref- These performances quali- breaststroke race in 37.27 sec- freestyle, he swam 25.39 seconds Phuket erably after the game. fied Karnnika to swim in the Thai onds – just two seconds outside to take sixth place – 0.5s outside Send additional match notes National Age Group Champion- the national record. She finished the national record. PHUKET CITY: AC Milan to darts@phuketgazette for in- Academy Croatia will return to clusion in this forum. ISLAND FURNITURE CRICKET LEAGUE Phuket for the third time to hold CHERNG TALAY: Match nine runs, with the side all out in the win by eight wickets. a training camp at Surakul Sta- March 25 results: Beach House of the Island Furniture Cricket 12th over. LLL were awarded 15 dium on Wichit Songkhram Rd 2 Queen Mary* 7; Sick Buffalo League at Cherng Talay LLL’s B Davis and C Du points for their efforts, taking from April 28 to May 1. 1 Dogs Bollocks* 8; Simply Red Wittayakom School on March 2 Preez did the damage with the ball, them to the top of the league lad- Head Coach Damir Cavka, 1 Piccadilly* 8; Market Bar 5 saw the Liquid Lounge Lizards with bowling figures of 4-0-15-4 der with 74 points. VCT added along with his assistant Coach Offshore* 4; Valhalla* 4 Shak- (LLL) take on the Village Cricket and 5.4-1-14-5, respectively. A just one more point to their tally, Miro Pelvic, will offer a work- ers 5 (* = winner of beer leg). Team (VCT) for the second time Hodges also picked up a wicket. to take them to seven on the shop for 50 of Phuket’s football in as many weeks. After lunch, LLL went out points league table. coaches and a training camp for Standings: 1. Queen Mary (31 In their previous encounter, to chase down a minuscule tar- C Du Preez was named 100 children aged 11 to 14 years. pts.); 2. Piccadilly (29); 3. Shak- LLL won easily by 380 runs. This get of 45 runs to win. However, man of the match. The training camp will cost ers (16); 4.= Dogs Bollocks, Off- time, VCT batted first, a chore they lost opening batsman C Du Patong Cricket Club is sec- 1,500 baht per day for coaches. A shore (15); 6= Market Bar, Sick they took to with copious Preez for a golden duck (out on ond overall in the league with 56 price has yet to be set for children. Buffalo (13); 8.= Beach House, amounts of beer. the first ball faced), which gave points. Island Cricket Club has 51 The Milan coaches will se- Valhalla (12); 10. Simply Red (9). In one of the quickest in- VCT something to cheer about. points and VCC have yet to lect five Thai coaches and a yet- nings in the league’s history, VCT D Orchard showed his dis- score. to-be-determined number of play- April 8 match-ups: Simply Red soon found themselves back in like for running singles by scor- The next matches will be ers to attend the AC Milan v Queen Mary; Valhalla v Dogs the pavilion without troubling the ing 24 not out off 11 balls, includ- played at Cherng Talay Wittaya- Croatia Institute for two weeks Bollocks; Shakers v Piccadilly; scorers. None of the batsmen ing five fours. Although LLL lost kom School on April 6. in May with all expenses paid. Sick Buffalo v Offshore; Market made it to double figures and the one more wicket, they reached For details email Mark For more information call K. 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Construction Update by Janyaporn Morel La Flora Resort opens its doors

Although La flora Resort has opened its doors to the public, the A multi-million-baht rejuvenation of Saphan Hin has begun to make the area more appealing and protect resort is still only 90% complete. The remaining construction work the coast from erosion. Inset: a computer-generated image of the Phase 1 completed. is expected to be complete by the end of April.

PATONG: The five-star La Flora are working to complete the in- Phase 1 of Saphan Hin Resort is on the beach road in terior decoration, which we ex- Patong is now 90% complete and pect to have ready by the end of is accepting bookings. April so that we can offer 100% The resort, which is built on service,” said Pussadee Fun- makeover 20% complete three rai of land, has opened the ngern, director of sales and mar- doors to 28 guest rooms and keting of La Flora Resort. PHUKET CITY: Work on the The first phase of the “This first phase needs seven pool-villas out of a total of “Out of the 35 units we have first phase of a project to beau- project commenced at the begin- about 180 days to complete and 67 units, which will comprise 57 in service at the moment, 65% tify 6,000 square meters along the ning of March and comprises a we expect to finish on time, al- rooms and 10 pool-villas. are occupied. By the end of April Saphan Hin waterfront is now three-meter-high, 268m-long though we are facing some prob- Open now are the Current we hope to be completely up and 20% complete. stone embankment. Phase 1 also lems, such as not enough work- Restaurant, a rooftop bar and two running as most of our facilities The project, which is being includes a 2.8m wide, 380m long ers,” said K. Kriangsak. parallel lap-pools. The buildings are already finished. We will open co-ordinated by Phuket City Mu- concrete promenade along the When completed, Saphan take up 80% of the total area, the Spa Flora Spa by the end of nicipality, is expected to be com- waterfront. Hin will be a public area that K. leaving 20% for gardens and April as well,” she added. plete by September. Funded by Phuket City Mu- Kriangsak hopes will be well re- communal pools. La Flora Resort’s rates are Kriangsak Chuchatpong, di- nicipality, the first phase of con- ceived by locals and visitors to Construction of the hotel between 7,000 baht and 35,000 rector of the Public Works Divi- struction has been allocated a Phuket. began in June 2007 and has been baht per night. The resort was sion of Phuket City Municipality, budget of 10 million baht. “Saphan Hin is a well- developed by STP Group Man- designed by Visanu Saensiri and told the Gazette that the aim of Phase 2, which is currently known place where people go to agement Co Ltd, which is the Sahayotha Co Ltd is the construc- the “Ley Nai Muang” project is in the planning stage, will shift the see the sunrise in the morning, just same developer as La Flora Khao tion contractor. to protect Phuket’s coast at focus of the project onto land- like at Promthep Cape where Lak Resort & Spa and The Racha Saphan Hin from potential ero- scaping. people go to see the sunset in the on Koh Racha. For more information contact sion by sea water. “We still need another bud- evening,” said K. Kriangsak. “We have changed some La Flora Resort, STP Group The landscaping of the area get for the second phase. We are The project was designed design details along the way, Management, 39 Thaweewong is also set to make Saphan Hin waiting for next year’s budget by Phuket City Municipality and which has delayed the construc- Rd, Patong. Tel: 076-344241. more appealing as a place for the and expect to finish about mid- the construction contractor is tion work slightly. We have now Fax: 076 344251. Website: public to visit. next year. Phuket Rock Co Ltd. finished the main structures and www.laflorapatong.com 38 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2008 April 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 39

Decor by Natcha Yuttaworawit Head north for stylish furniture or long-lasting wooden furniture made in tradi- tional Lanna style, Fcheck out the new range of home and garden furniture from on dis- play at House & Home. The Lanna style is consid- ered one of the original forms of Thai architecture and design. This range of handcrafted wood- en furniture and ornaments, in- cluding chairs, cupboards, folding screens, bowls and lamps are keep the cost down,” he added. imaginatively crafted by artisans “These furniture items are from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai; built to last a long time. They are but look like they could have been made of durable woods, such as made generations ago. pine, teak and other hardwoods Managing Director of House and they have all been expertly & Home, Paranyoo Banchuen, DISTINCTLY LANNA: Handcrafted hand made,” he added. said this is one of his favorite col- and hand-painted furniture from Because the furniture is lections. “I like these for my own the North of Thailand. handmade, each piece is unique home. I want others to know and new designs are being about this lovely decorative furni- crafted all the time. ture and I’m quite sure you will empty corner. The bases are One brilliantly practical tomers have found that transport- K. Paranyoo said that new not find them selling as cheaply in hand painted with patterns of piece of furniture is a stair chair. ing the furniture can be more additions to the collection arrive other Phuket stores,” he said. Lanna lines and topped off with It’s a chair that unfolds to make costly than the price of the furni- each month, always adding some- For simple decoration, there cotton shades. a step ladder, just the right height ture itself,” said K. Paranyoo. thing different. are ornamental carvings, such as There is a wide range of for changing a light bulb or reach- “Westerners seem to really graceful and curious-looking stylishly carved folding partitions, ing a top shelf. The stair chair like these wooden items because House & Home is open daily Siamese cats. Wooden felines ideal for dividing a room or cre- sells for 2,900 baht. they look like antiques from from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm and have an antique finish causing the ating an area to change clothes. “The cost of the furniture is Northern Thailand but they are located on Chao Fa West Rd. paint to appear aged and cracked. The prices range from 1,000 baht kept low as the store buys the not overpriced. We buy directly For more information, call their Large, standing lamps are a to over 10,000 baht for the more furniture directly from the people from the manufacturers, so there customer service department at great way to artistically fill an intricately carved partitions. who craft it. In fact, some cus- is no middle man, which helps to 076-209309-10. 40 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2008 April 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Gardening by Bloomin’ Bert The insidious ginger heads know I sometimes go on a bit and have been known to drone incessantly about the Imost inane subjects. Believe it or not, I have even been ac- cused of ranting about things that have absolutely no connection NO FRECKLES HERE: The with gardening. white ginger is a tall, Sometimes, rants are abso- tough plant topped by a fluttery flower. lutely necessary and some sub- jects so significant, that they jus- tify repetition. I’m not referring to global warming, world health issues or the futility of war. Photo by Forest I’m talking about something & Kim Starr far more insidious, concerning those who suffer from an incur- able, but seldom-discussed afflic- tion: Gingervitis. Gingervitis is a condition that some of us are born with; unfortunately little can be done about it. If it was just the unfor- tunate color of their orangy-reddy hair it wouldn’t be so bad, but combined with their worryingly cause. There is little anyone can Ginger (hedychium coronar- These things don’t need As with ginger-headed pale skin and those inevitable do for him. ium), is a tropical perennial and a much encouragement. With a bit people, these things aren’t very freckles, it’s just not right. He has noticed a bizarre not-too-distant cousin of the culi- of TLC, they will quickly out- good at standing up for them- God help the ginger kids. irony. He rightfully points out that nary ginger (zingiber officinale) grow any container you might selves. They must have it really bad. while there are many strange of tea-dunking biscuit fame. have in the house, so yearly divi- You should be prepared to Ever since that episode of South people in this world who, for rea- Otherwise known as the sion is needed. stake them, as they start tilting Park with the “We’ve all seen sons best known to themselves, butterfly ginger lily, or mahahong As with other plants that and falling over as the stalks them – on the playground, at the choose to dye their hair various in Thai, it is originally native to produce one-off flowers at the struggle to carry the weight the store, walking on the streets – shades of red, you don’t meet too India. White ginger is an attrac- end of a stem, it’s a good idea to plant when the heavy flowers are they creep us out” speech, I have many gingers who choose to dis- tive, tough plant that will reach deadhead spent flower blooms in full bloom. At least they don’t had a strange suspicion that their guise their plight. up to a couple of meters in height and remove old stems, allowing have Gingervitis though. peers must take the mickey mer- Gingers do have something if grown in containers. nutrients into the developing parts Maybe we should form a cilessly. I know I would have. Still in common with the world of The leaves are 20 to 30 cen- of the plant promoting new society here in Phuket for these do actually. flora; a plant named in their honor. timeters long, lance-shaped and growth. afflicted individuals. Then they Even my own sister is guilty Actually, the moniker is where the sharp-pointed. The plant is easy The white ginger plant does will have a place where they can of blatant, out-and-out gingerism. similarities end, as the ginger to spot, as these leaves are ar- best in partial shade and soil with get together and swap amusing One of her daughters has a mas- plant family has far less dodgy ranged in two neat, opposite rows a lot of organic matter. The plants ginger anecdotes. I’ve got a sive mop of red hair. Ginger? She hair and decidedly fewer annoy- that run up either side of the stem. should be kept fairly moist. If name for it: the PGA. The Phuket insists not. My niece is about as ing freckles. The white ginger can be one potted, the stems can be im- Gingervitis Association. “auburn” as Chris Evans. To any- The ginger plant is best of the most fragrant plants in the mersed in water up to the crown. I even know of a wooden one who’s never seen that par- known for its long history as a garden, bearing flowers that not This is one of those plants house where they can meet regu- ticularly irritating ginger buffoon pungent spice for cooking and as surprisingly, given its alternate that you can successfully propa- larly. Perhaps calling it the PG on British television program TFI an herbal remedy for various ail- epithet, vaguely resemble butter- gate with rhizomes. Woodhouse would be pushing it Friday, well he’s an… irritating ments; more importantly it forms flies. Dummies’ guide to the pro- a tad though. Maybe not – gin- ginger buffoon. the basic ingredient for the ulti- The flowers eventually give cess: Plant the rhizome in the gers are a strange lot. Having said that, gingers do mate tea-dunking biscuit. way to showy seed pods chock smallest pot in which it will fit seem to be somewhat proud of Here in Phuket, we’re more full of bright red seeds. The plant loosely, and cover with ten centi- Want to know more about a their carrot-top looks. I was chat- likely to see the more floral ver- is popular in Hawaii and the Pa- meters of potting soil. Water it. plant in your garden? ting to a friend of mine today, who sions – more commonly known cific Islands were it is used in leis Place the pot in a bright or sunny Email Bloomin’ Bert at: has full-blown ginger-vitis, over by the color of their flowers: red, – those garlandy things they hang spot till the rhizome sprouts. Keep [email protected] several bloody Marys. He’s a lost yellow or white ginger. White around each others’ necks. the soil on the dry side. That’s it. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY April 5 - 11, 2008 Sky’s the limit to tourism growth ith more than 5.4 million tourist arriv- als to Phuket in W2007, the market will have to look to the skies in order to maintain its upward mo- mentum. LEFT: The Sarojin in Khao So far, the Airports of Thai- Lak is among the many land (AOT) has failed to grasp upscale resorts now the scope of expansion needed operating in Khao Lak, an for coping with the increased lev- area that is some 70 els of traffic in the region. kilometers from the Current problem areas are nearest airport, in Phuket. lack of parking, management of vehicular traffic flow at airport BELOW: Koh Kho Khao entrances and exits, inferior pas- may soon have an airport senger facilities and minimal and bridge linking it to the apron space and passenger fast-growing tourist areas docks. It appears that this lack of Phang Nga, but will it be of long-term planning will inevi- enough? tably choke the goose that laid the golden egg for Phuket’s tourism. While Phuket has done little to improve airport facilities, its do- mestic competitors are expand- ing. On Koh Samui a second airport is in the works. At Koh poses infrastructure challenges quirements of their users. In Kood, an island in , such as the need for a bridge to Krabi, for example, Tiger Air- plans are underway for a new the island, which is currently ser- ways ceased flying to the Krabi commercial air- viced by ferries, it airport as demand did not meet port aimed at the appears to be a its short-term goals. same tourist de- step in the right di- Koh Samui, in contrast, has mographic as rection. been an excellent case study as Phuket’s. The Khao a destination airport success story With inter- Lak hotel market in a location dominated by tour- national hotel continues to ex- ism. The existing airport, privately chains such as Six pand, with interna- owned and operated by Bangkok Senses opening up tional chains such Airways, has grown over the on Koh Kood, the PROPERTY as the Meridien years with an attractive and ex- island represents and Ramada add- otic design that reflects both Thai- strong competition WATCH ing to the current land and the local flavor. cess to Khao Lak but it would keep up with market demand, and is quickly be- inventory of 4,000 has a also free up space at the existing then visitors will go to other loca- coming the fourth- By Bill Barnett rooms in the area. vested, long-term interest in the Phuket airport, enabling it to bet- tions in Thailand or fast-growing largest island des- Although the prop- facility and remains focused on ter service its own direct market. locations such as Cambodia or tination after Phuket, Koh Samui erty industry in Khao Lak is still the larger picture of the develop- At Phuket Airport, mean- Vietnam. and Koh Chang. in its infancy, this is predicted to ing market. while, the main discussion point Looking to the skies, the an- Meanwhile, back in the take off as well. At major airports the land- remains the lengthening of the swer is out there but it appears Andaman region, there is good While this government- ing and take-off fees amount to runway at a time when smaller to be in a holding pattern. news that the provincial govern- sponsored airport initiative is a more than 10% of overhead costs regional aircraft growth is far ment in Phang Nga is looking to positive, it is often the case that for airlines, making the small, re- outpacing that of the larger and Bill Barnnett is managing direc- build an airport north of Khao Lak these substantial infrastructure gional airports a more lucrative more fuel-hungry 747s of a by- tor of C9 Hotelworks (c9hotel on Koh Kho Khao. While this projects don’t quite match the re- option for both international and gone era. works.com), a Phuket-based low-cost carriers. In a nutshell, Phuket and its hotel and residentaial property Therefore, a private airport neighbors need either a second consulting firm. With more than in Phang Nga operated by a low- airport or a large-scale expan- 20 years’ experience in the re- cost carrier might be the recipe sion, neither of which are on gion, he has played an active for long-term success. Not only books for the current facility. If role in some of the island’s big- would it allow better tourist ac- the pace of infrastructure can’t gest developments. April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Property Gazette

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HOUSE FOR SALE, KATHU

House and land in Karon. Moo Baan Chao Fa Thani. Very spacious new villa in 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- Detached house, 260sqm quiet area in Rawai. Euro- Immaculate villa. Private rooms, sea view, swim- of land, communal pool, pean style, quality building, area, big lush garden, pool. ming pool. 11 million baht. 24hr security. 2-3 bed- large living area and huge 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Tel: 086-2728440. Email: rooms, 2 bathrooms, open terrace. 3 bedrooms with big living room, Scandi- [email protected] kitchen, large living room, aircon, 3 bathrooms (en kitchen, huge patio, fully Property age: built October fully furnished, garden. suite), 1 separate guest toi- furnished, contemporary 2006. Offer terms: freehold. Tel: 089-6639669. Email: let. Western kitchen, laun- Balinese-Thai style. Living House type: detached. Ask- [email protected] dry, garage, wall, gate, tropi- area: 450sqm. Land: ing price: 6.8 million baht. KHAO KARD- cal garden, True TV. 1,400sqm. Near Heroines’ Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms (all en AO MAKHAM 650sqm plot with Chanote. Monument with scenic hill suite). Total land area: 375sqm. For sale at 9.5 million baht, view. Chanote. 12.9 million Title deeds: Chanote. Ameni- BEAUTIFUL or rent (long term only) for baht. Tel: 084-6907057. ties: Tesco Lotus 10 minutes. 3-BEDROOM, 35,000 baht per month. Central 10 minutes. BIS 10 3-BATHROOM HOME Contact Paula. Tel: 084- minutes. Reason for selling: 8441486. Email: meeu FOR SALE BY OWNER Relocating to Krabi. Tel: 081- [email protected] Beautiful, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- 9565650. Email: mailpete@ rooms, study, Western kit- hotmail.com Full details visit Chanote. 16 rai with pan- chen, aircon,191sqm, pool, www.kathu-property.com oramic view near Ao 3.6 MILLION BAHT 225sqm of land. 6.4 million Makham toward Cape RENTAL INCOME baht. For more info call: 087- Panwa. 6 million baht. Wide 4 pool-villas near Laguna. 3863388 or email: shanya. road-access directly to the The Oasis: 3-bedroom, 3- 48 million baht. Tel: 086- [email protected] For further VILLAS site. 6 million baht per rai. bathroom modern home. 9520772. Email: kamala@ details, visit our website: Two boutique, seaview villas Tel: 081-5399269. Email: Fully equipped kitchen, phuket.ksc.co.th www.flickr .com/photos/ for sale near Cape Yamu. Each [email protected] 14mx5m pool and jacuzzi. 22419624@ N08/sets with 4 bedrooms, gym, studies, Fully landscaped, 2 car ga- SHOPHOUSE CHALONG games rooms, 10-meter pools, rage. 2km from British In- Modern building on busy soi. KRABI/AO NANG lounges, Western kitchens, din- ternational School. Brand- 5.25 million baht. Tel: 084- ing room, two maids rooms and TOWNHOUSE AREA, SEA VIEW FOR SALE new construction. Tel: 8419040, 081-7974061. Phuket is called the Andaman more. Tel: 076-283288, 081- 076-239370, 085-796- 2737326. Fax: 076-283288. Boat Lagoon luxury, 3 bed- pearl, but Krabi has the beauty room waterfront townhouse. 9324. Email: oasisphuket@ LAND FOR SALE, of nature. Large plot, 3½ rai Email: keithmarshall747 @ yahoo.com SEAVIEW YANUI BEACH gmail.com. For further details, Rooftop jacuzzi and marble (5,600sqm) of Chanote land CONDO PATONG 1,000sqm. Road and electric- please see our website at www. floors. 10.7 million baht or for sale. Solid investment. The Seaview, 2-bedroom condo ity, leasehold 30 years+30. land has 123-meter frontage kykinternational.com best cash offer. Contact K. with wrap-around balcony So. Tel: 081-8622962. INEXPENSIVE LAND 4 million baht. Tel: 081-979- road. The land is surrounded with views of the Andaman 7767. Email: tamsinstead@ by a park and forest zone. ½ RAI NEAR ½-rai house lots near air- Sea, Patong, mountains, and yahoo.co.uk Less than 100m from the sea. MAI KHAO BEACH port and Mission Hills Golf RAWAI BEACH lush jungles. Fully furnished. Boat access close at hand. plot near beach. Only 1.2 Course. Chanote, under- HOUSE 7.9 million baht obo. Please Electricity available. 10km million baht. Call Kenny at the ground electricity. 1.06 HOUSE IN PATONG House with 2 bedrooms, 2 contact either: Phuket Paradise from Ao Nang. Perfect for number above. Tel: 086-571 million baht, full price! Con- One-story house, furnished, baths and 2 reception rooms Properties at 081-0875828 or small resort or residential de- 3667. Email: mmcgrath2 tact Chris Fisher. Tel: 086- 23sq wah, 3 bedrooms with just meters from the sea. Tropical Properties Real Estate velopment. 8 million baht per @hotmail.com 9421930. aircon, 1 bathroom with hot Recently renovated. Reduced 076-340792. Email: scuba water, living room, kitchen. rai. Contact Kag or Edwin for to sell at 2.95 million baht.Tel: [email protected] for further HOUSE IN PATONG Tel: 076-341724, 081-569- more info. Tel: 086-7866350. 02-5097872, 086-3754711. details please see websites Email: buurmanb@hotmail. Two stories. Two bedrooms, 0664. Fax: 076-344485. Fax: 02-5097874. Email: POOL VILLA FOR SALE at:www.phuketparadise Email: [email protected] com living room, two bathrooms [email protected] Website: properties.com/view_detail. and kitchen. All rooms fully www.ldsk.com/house Bang Tao. 3 bedrooms, big php?propertyID=323 or furnished. 4 million baht. Tel: living room, 2 bathrooms, 2- www.phuket-tropical-real 2 HOUSES FOR LAND FOR SALE 081-7977199. car parking. Contact for SALE IN KARON 2 plots. 500 and 1,000sqm INTERESTING LOCATION estate.com/more_detail.php? more details. Tel: 087-893- id=111852 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, land located between Rawai and Chanote. Plots in small private 3183. Email: phuketmat 109sq wah. 200m walk to Nai Harn. Chanote title. Price: BANG TAO LAND development near Nai Yang. @yahoo.com Website: beach. Contact K. Mol. Tel: 2.5 million and 4.5 million baht. Nearly 2 rai with Chanote Quiet countryside setting. www.phukethome.ws LAND FOR SALE 084-0623429. Tel: 089-7284005. title at Ao Bang tao. Very Paved road. Ready to build on. Manik-Bangjo land. Chanote. good location for business. 3.5 million baht per rai. Tel: 4 rai at 2.7 million baht per rai. Price: 16 million baht. Tel: 087-2630810. For further de- ON THE BEACH Located in residential area and 087-6899679. tails, please see our website at 2-bedroom apartment in close to road. Tel: 081- www.arun-estate.com north Patong. Foreign free- 5399269. Email: talayjan@ hold, top floor, swimming yahoo.com pool. 9.7 million baht. Tel: 086-2765117. Email for PATONG CONDO VIEW photos. Email: jihshand@ 35sqm. Furnished, TV, pool, gmail.com parking, freehold. 2.1 million baht. Email: [email protected] SEA VIEW, 3.2 RAI at north end of Bang Sak Beach. This land is between Thap GREAT Tawan Beach Rd and Bang Sak OPPORTUNITY Beach Resort, 6km from Due to health problems, I Takuapa. Tel: 081-8947644. am offering two houses for quick sale: one on half a rai of land and another on 1 rai. LAND FOR SALE Both are located in a good 11 rai in Pasak area located residential area 5 mins near Laguna Phuket. Only 2.8 from Laguna resort. Buy million baht per rai (Nor Sor 3 both for 15 million baht. Gor). Good-sized plot and no Call Bepy for more info. Tel: need for fill-soil. Tel: 081- 081-8930692. Email: toto 5399269. Email: talayjan@ @phuket.ksc.co.th yahoo.com 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS April 5 - 11, 2008 Property Gazette

REAL BARGAIN THAI-STYLE KARON LAND DESIRABLE HOUSE IN KAMALA FOR SALE

Two-story Mai Khao Villa. 645sqm tropical garden, on more than 1 rai of land- 15 million baht per rai, Cha- Chanote, 3 aircon units, scaped gardens. Illumi- note. Hillside, panoramic double bedroom (2nd floor nated security walls, elec- sea views, quiet area. with sea view), 3 bathrooms, tric gate, three 10,000L fil- Contact for details. Tel: maid’s room, living/dining tered water tanks with lo- 089-7727012. Email: area, Thai-Euro kitchen, tele- cal water plus ground well [email protected] COCONUT BANG WAD DAM, phone, partially furnished, with automatic pump. unique and elegant home/ ISLAND LAND NICE PLOT private water well, carport. Emergency generator, office. This property lo- Price: 6.9 million baht. Tel: cable TV, 3-phase electric- BEAUTIFUL cated ideally on Samkong 076-206595, 081-397- ity, 2 phone lines. Large NAI YANG LAND Rd, Phuket City, represents 9380. Email: phuket.house swimming pool, waterfall, the ultimate in a comfort- @yahoo.com koi fish pond, garden light- able home with adjoining of- ing. 3 to 4 bedrooms all en fice suite. Recently refur- SALE BY OWNER suite, 4 aircons, 4 ceiling bished and tastefully deco- fans, 2 stories plus wine rated at a cost of more Last corner unit, new 2-story for sale. 4.5 rai, Chanote, hill- Nice plot overlooking natural cellar/storage room. Teak than 4 million baht, this prop- townhouse. 3 bedrooms, 2 side panoramic sea view, lagoon behind Bang Wad walls and hardwood floors. erty is now available for dis- bathrooms, carpark, 113sqm. close to beach. 14 million Dam. Approx 26 rai, sloped Fully furnished with many cerning home buyers. The Between Heroines’ Monu- 5 mins to Phuket Airport, baht. Please call K. Bouddha land, access road, water extras. Natural surround- home consists of: master ment and Laguna. Reduced close to the beach. 10 rai, for more information. Tel: and electricity. Good for ings and hill views with bedroom with balcony, el- from 1.95 million baht to only 120 million baht. Must see. 089-2900484. residential project. 2.5 mil- enough land for future ex- egant en-suite “spa” bath- 1.8 million baht. Tel: 087- Tel: 089-7727012. Email: lion baht per rai (negotiable). pansion, eg 3x 2-bedroom room, large second bed- 3863388. Email: shanya. [email protected] Tel: 081-5399269. Email: rental units. Chanote avail- room with balcony and en- [email protected] For further AO POR LAND, [email protected] able through holding com- suite bathroom and a third information please see our URGENT SALE pany for foreign owner- LUXURY VILLA double bedroom with bal- website: www.flickr.com/ ship. Asking 18 million IN CHALONG cony. The property has a NEW LUXURY CONDO photos/22419624@N08/ baht; walk-in, walk-out. Luxury villa situated in a private maid’s bedroom and sepa- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sets Willing to accept 50% estate in Chalong area. Land: rate toilet/shower. The fit- Cape Panwa Resort facilities. down and 50% after 6 1,000sqm. 3-story house: ted kitchen features an ad- Paid 4.5 million baht. Quick sale NEW TOWNHOUSE months. Includes Mazda 770sqm. 6 bedrooms with joining breakfast/dining at 4.9 million baht with freehold in Tan Tong 7 project. 2 sto- 626 sedan car. Tel: 081- aircon and en-suite bathrooms. area. The home also offers title. Contact Dave. Tel: 087- ries, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 8922942. Email: gsantos Living room, dining area, private a vast, comfortable sitting 8938834. 19sq wah. Central location on [email protected] swimming pool. Chanote. Tel: room with contoured ceiling Chao Fa East Rd, opposite Villa 081-9583341. Email: lavilla and atmospheric lighting. 150 rai, Chanote, pan- VILLA FOR SALE California. 1.9 million baht. Tel: [email protected] The adjoining 3-level office oramic sea view. From 2.3 Foreign freehold in Thalang, 087-2770978. TWIN HOUSE suite is ideally suited for nu- million baht per rai. Contact near Surin. 2 bedrooms, 2 RESORT B1.99m TOWNHOUSE merous business opportuni- for more info. Tel: 089- bathrooms, 1 en suite. Living RAWAI Twin house, 80sqm, in- in Than Thong 3 project. 2 bed- ties. The property features 7727012. Email: se_rim@ area, kitchen, aircon. Private SEAVIEW HOUSE cludes terrace, 1 bedroom, rooms, 1 bathroom. 19sq an attractive garden and hotmail.com parking. The street is secured New, super modern and fur- 1 bathroom, furnishing, wah. Located near Khao 2-vehicle carport. Asking by an electric gate operated by nished. Best location, 2 or 3 bed- aircon, clubhouse, security Khad Viewpoint. On Phattana price is a realistic 8.5 million RAWAI, 3 a personal-card-swiping sys- rooms, 3 bathrooms, garage, guard, resort facilities, Thongtin Rd. Fully furnished. baht. Call for details. Tel: BEDROOMS POOL tem. Includes company pa- garden. Sale from owner. Free- common pool, 200sqm, Price: 1.2 million baht. Tel: 081-7191705. 220sqm living space, newly pers and Chanote. 2.1 million hold. 11 million baht. Tel: 085- quiet area, 5 mins to Nai 087-2770978. built, 700sqm land. Sauna, baht. Contact Lee. Tel: 084- 3078407. Email: thai.prop@ 7839062. or visit our website: Yang Beach. Tel: 076- THAI-STYLE HOUSE Jacuzzi, top-quality interior, www.phuketdir.com/ 245966, 085-7842004. saltwater pool, PVC-window yahoo.co.uk KARON BEACHFRONT near Laguna, 3 bedrooms, poolseahouse Fax: 076-245962. Email: living room, 2 bathrooms, doors. Resale, original price: info@thailandproperty Land for sale. 10.5 rai with kitchen. 7.5 million baht. Tel: 10.9 million baht. Save 3 mil- HOUSE WITH POOL group.com For details, Chanote. Very good loca- 087-8938590. lion baht. Now only 7.9 million Land & Houses Park. 2 million SURIN BEACH LAND please visit our website at tion for business (hotel & re- baht. Top bargain. Come and baht down, 5 million over 3 FOR SALE www.thailandproperty sort). Asking price 250 mil- KATA SEAVIEW LAND see now. Tel: 089-6525664. years. Tel: 087-8950328. 1,016sqm: 6 million baht. group.com/development_ lion baht. No agents! Email: Best land in Kata, 1,200sqm. Email: [email protected] 996sqm: 5 million baht. 5- detail.php?idc=184 [email protected] 3-phase electricity, Chanote, GREAT SHOPHOUSE minute walk to Surin Beach. easy access, building plans for for sale. 3 years old with 3 FOREIGN FREEHOLD Tel: 081-8687676. LAND FOR SALE 40 METERS OF 19 units. Net profit of 60 mil- bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Ex- condo in Rawai. 27sqm. 10-min drive across Sarasin BEACHFRONT lion baht. Great deal! Com- cellent location on busy Chao Close to bank, 300m from the PHUKET CITY CONDO Bridge. Chanote, 80 rai. Has 2-rai plots on Koh Yao Yai. 30- pany transfer. Only 12.5 mil- Fa West Rd. 6 million baht. pier. 650,000 baht, nego- lion baht, includes plans. Tel: Contact K. Piyanute. Tel: 081- tiable. Tel: 086-9408914. Corner condo unit overlooking road and utilities access. Suit- min speedboat ride from 089-6525664. 8926991. Email: [email protected] pool. Great location opposite able for hotel or residential Phuket. Full public utilities. Great Tesco, near Big C and Central. projects. Nice location, just nature retreat in tropical para- 42sqm plus two balconies in 300m from the beach. Only dise. 4 million baht per rai. For a modern building. TV, stereo, 3.5 million baht per rai. Tel: photos and details contact Mr aircon, washing machine, fur- 081-5399269. Email: C. Tel: 087-2670714. niture all included. Will be fin- [email protected] ished by mid-2009. 3 million 1 RAI, GREAT SEA baht obo, but the price will in- LAND FOR SALE VIEW, KAMALA crease near the project’s in Rawai. 85sq wah. 1.5 mil- 1 rai of land in Kamala, stunning completion. Tel: 087-277- lion baht. Also have 1 rai at 5.5 view. Price: 10.5 million baht. 0978. Email: koyangle99@ million baht or best offer. Tel: Tel: 081-8921097. Email: hotmail.com 084-6268105. [email protected] Looking for land to buy? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Property Gazette

KATHU POOL HOUSE HEAVEN ON EARTH LAND & ABSOLUTE SAI YUAN HOUSE HOUSE FOR HOUSES PARK BEACHFRONT LAND FOR SALE QUICK SALE

5.9 million baht. 280sqm of living area. Swimming 5-bedroom, Thai-style villa in pool. 3 en-suite bedrooms. Phuket. Magnificent Phang at Parichart Village 35/20 in Khao Lak, Phang Nga. 400 Two-story house with addi- Discounted from 2.9 to 2.7 Western kitchen. Air-con- Nga Bay view. 3 big bed- Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- rai. 4 million baht per rai. tional living space in the at- million baht. House on big ditioning throughout. 5 rooms (en suite) with sea rooms, 2 aircons, some fur- Chanote. Separate plots at tic. Sea view, 640sqm. 5 land plot, 294sqm. Ready to mins from Patong. Email: views. Private swimming niture, 50sq wah, garden. 6 million baht per rai. Urgent bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, move in, with kitchen, cable kathuhouseforsale@ pool. 730.8sqm land plot. Chalong area. Urgent sale! sale! Tel: 081-5399269. car park. Nice garden, big TV, telephone, aircon and 3 yahoo.com for pics or call Construction area approx 4 million baht, must see. Email: [email protected] swimming pool. A few min- carports. Call! Tel: 089- Tel: 081-5379684. 573sqm. Full security ser- Contact Nina. Tel: 087- utes from Nai Harn Beach. 8737865. Email: nuchpn@ vice. Located at Rommai 6899679, 087-2681341. For more information call hotmail.com Chailay Estate. 27 million BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Email: tasuwan@hotmail. APARTMENT 084-8475700, 087-898- TROPICAL baht. Tel: 081-7191705. com 7642. Email: morn_48@ Bang Tao Beach Gardens. POOL-VILLA Email: [email protected] yahoo.com APARTMENT in Chalong. Brand-new, spa- Beautiful, 2-bedroom, ground- floor apartment (124sqm), PATONG BEACH cious, 2-bedroom villa with HOUSE FOR SALE Now commencing construc- deluxe kitchen and large living FOR SALE overlooking gardens & pool. HOUSE FOR SALE Pool Villa in Chalong. 743sqm. Two-minute walk to Bang Tao Villa-style, 3-bedroom house tion of 4 top-quality, poolside, area. Priced to sell. Tel: 089- open-plan, 1-bedroom apart- 6521473. 3/4 bedrooms including maid’s Beach. Furnished. 10 million located in good position within quarters. Jacuzzi. Bar (fully baht. For info please contact Villa California. Extended, air- ments. On a very quiet natu- equipped). Office. Garage. Thanisara. Tel: 081-8928259. conditioned master bedroom, ral site in the hills at the LUXURY Large external entertaining Email: thanisaraferguson@ with mirror-door wardrobe north end of Patong Beach. APARTMENT, KATA area. Garden. European-style gmail.com included and large en-suite 2 mins from the beach and 70sqm in luxury, newly built kitchen. Quick sale: 8.5 million bathroom. 2 air-conditioned center of Patong. Road ac- complex, 400m from Kata baht. Mr Jonathan Hirst (sales in Irawadee 2 Project, lo- bedrooms and separate bath- cess and good water supply. Beach. Pool, steam sauna, top manager). Tel: 076-381490, cated near Khao Khad view- PATONG CONDO rooms. Lounge with aircon. Starting at 4.9 million baht. kitchen, Jacuzzi. Come and 081-2710015. Fax: 076- point. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath- Motivated seller. Growing Dining area, utility room. Ex- For full details contact look. From 2.9 million baht, full 280539. Email: jonathan@sea- room, fully furnished. Only family has bought land to tended and modern European- Andy. Tel: 081-8913466. luxurious furnishings. Tel: 089- property-international.com 1.5 million baht. Please con- build on. Selling, smart, mod- style kitchen with 4-ring hob Fax: 076-296160. Email: 6525664. tact to view. Tel: 087-277- ern 1-bedroom condo. Fur- oven and washing machine in- [email protected] nished, parking, tennis court, RAWAI SEAVIEW 0978. Email: koyangle99 cluded. Connected to main @hotmail.com 40m pool, lush tropical gar- water and sewage lines. No PATONG TOWER HOUSE den. Asking good, fair price. CHALEYKERE CONDO 3 stories. 3 bedrooms. Pool. septic tank. Viewing recom- 3.8 million baht, negotiable. mended. 2.2 million baht. Tel: VILLAGE IN KATHU One-, two- or three-bedroom Garden. 11 million baht. Tel: AIRPORT & Tel: 087-2650118. Email: BEACH LAND 089-2891502. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, condos. All newly renovated. 081-7839062. Website: [email protected] swimming pool. 2.5 million 1 rai (1,600sqm) with four 2- Tel: 087-2770552, 087- www.phuketdir.com/pool baht. Tel: 081-9347637. 2773086. seahouse bedroom houses. Includes 2 THE COCO VILLAS bathrooms, full furnishings, NEW RAWAI SALE B6.5M POOL-VILLA 2- and 3-bedroom units in a BEACHFRONT LAND communal swimming pool, 80 RAI, BEACHFRONT PROJECT FOR SALE Internet. 19 million baht for all. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, tranquil area. High-quality ma- At Bang Sak Beach, 10 mins Beautiful piece of land oppo- Higher price range. High profit. Tel: 081-6919346. Email: 300m from the new pier. 3.9 terials, private pools. Tel: 086- from Khao Lak, 340m of site Yacht Haven Marina. No brokers. Only serious cus- [email protected] million baht, negotiable. Tel: 2823616, 086-2746886. beachfront. Chanote, good Ready to build on, road ac- tomers. Email: phuketproject 086-0760141. Email: than Fax: 076-367068. Email: road. 4 million baht per rai. Tel: cess, water, electricity. 7 rai [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 089-7298365. with more than 180 meters of PRIME SLOPING beach frontage. For quick sale. LAND FOR SALE 2½ rai, asking 20 million baht LAND IN RAWAI Only 6.9 million baht per rai. per rai. Behind the Govern- Many small and big plots for Tel: 081-3430777. sale. 1 rai. 43sq wah. Sea ment Savings Bank, Patong. view. 5.9 million baht. Tel: 400 meters from Phrabar- 085-7955383. SUPER BEACHFRONT amee Rd. Suitable for condo/ APARTMENT, 5* serviced apartments. New, wide access-road. Quiet. LAGUNA TOWNHOUSE Stunning design. 2 en-suite Contour done. Owner avail- 59/09. 2 stories. 3 bedrooms. bedrooms and Jacuzzi. able for discussion. Contact Unique lake-and-golf-course Western-style kitchen, ter- K. Songpan for more informa- view. Only 24 million baht. race. Views of Kata Bay and tion. No brokers please. Tel: Tel: 085-7839062. hills. Beach path. Pools, spa, 081-7378662. gym, restaurant. Good rental pool. 16.5 million baht. Tel: KAMALA CONDO SALE PROPERTIES FOR SALE 085-8822587. Email: speedj and rent. For a more personal- 1 bedroom. 650sqm. Com- [email protected] munal pool. Service. Quick ized approach to your property, please visit www.phuket sale only 2.3 million baht. Tel: 085-7839062. BEST DEAL! properties.com If you are a real Land for quick sale. 400sqm for estate developer or owner you 1.6 million baht at Nai Harn may list your properties with SEAVIEW LAND Beach. Tropical location in the us. Contact K. Noi or Julie. Tel: 14 rai of seaview land located best area, 10 mins from beach. 081-8931360, 081-7192903. in Rawai on a hill side. Hill Contact K. Krit for appointment. views. Price 6 million baht per Tel: 081-6913029. Email: 4-BEDROOM VILLA rai. Contact Tip. Tel: 086- [email protected] WITH LARGE POOL 9496480. Email: thipsee84 Nice villa with large swimming @hotmail.com pool. Very safe and quiet loca- POOL VILLA FOR SALE tion with security. Available for Bang Tao, 3 bedrooms, 2 long-term or holiday bookings. bathrooms, big living room, sat Tel: 076-378361, 081-676- KOH SAMUI TV and telephone line. Tel: LAND FOR SALE 4849. Fax: 076-263919. Email 084-8516121. 2 rai of land with one house, for full details. Email: info@ six bungalows and 10 rows etwood.com of houses ideal for rentals. CHEAP LAND Near beach. Chanote title. FOR SALE KOH YAO YAI Asking price 30 million baht. near Mission Hills. 1.7 rai. Quick sale, 4 rai, Chanote, No agents! Email: anutsaman Only 2.2 million baht. Tel: 087- water, electricity, 5 mins to [email protected] 2699206. Email: phkt51@ beach. 500,000 baht per rai. yahoo.com Tel: 081-8928208. 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS April 5 - 11, 2008 Property GazetteGazette

Properties NEW FURNISHED BEAUTIFUL HOUSE NEW VILLA For Rent VILLAS IN CHALONG FOR RENT

COMPLETE SEA VIEW

Close to Laguna. 300sqm, Fully furnished house for rent Nai Harn, near Sai Yuan Rd. 3 bedrooms, living room, in Chalong. 3 bedrooms, 2 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and pool. Long- or bathrooms and 2 aircons, living room. Fully furnished, short-term rent. Tel: 081- set in the quiet and beautiful open-plan Western kitchen, 7344324. www.phuket Baan Maneekram Estate. 8mx4m pool and lovely greenlandvillas.com Private garden, TV, DVD, 800sqm garden. Gardener NICE, MODERN PHUKET VILLA, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fridge, microwave, washing and pool cleaning is included. HOUSE FOR RENT DAORUNG pool, full kitchen. ADSL, True machine, telephone line and For long-term rent. Please TV and a view that won't SOI NAYA Internet access, etc. Rent: contact Paew at Tel: 089- stop! See the fireworks! A 16,500 baht a month, mini- 9725378 or Wolfgang at Tel: must-see! Available for long- mum 6-month contract. To 083-3888036. term in April 5, 2008. 75,000 view the house call 087- baht per month. Tel: 087- 8874659 after 7 pm. Email: 8821963. Email: benlee53 [email protected] NEW HOUSE FOR RENT AND SALE @hotmail.com For more details visit: Furnished and excellent lo- Fully furnished. Phuket Vil- www.phuketchalong.com cation, 5 mins from Rawai las 3, Soi 8/1, 70/76. Good KAMALA & Nai Harn beaches. 162- Beautiful villa, 180sqm, 2 price. Private area. Contact BEACHFRONT VILLAS sqm. 2 bedrooms with pri- bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, CHALONG SHOPHOUSE at Tel: 081-5376045. Fully furnished to a high stan- kitchen, living room, aircon, This new 3-story shophouse vate bathrooms. 1 guest toi- dard. Western kitchen. 3 bed- ADSL, garden, pool. Tel: is available for long-term let. 3 aircons. Large living- rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge 081-9683702. lease. Ideal for home office/ RENTAL BAAN dining room. Telephone line and dining areas. Large bal- shop accommodation. Inquir- PRANGTON with ADSL. Free water sup- House for rent, 55sq wah, cony overlooking swimming ies at: 089-6521473. 5-bedroom luxury villa. Se- ply and garbage service. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pool and landscaped garden. HOUSE FOR RENT cure, gated complex. Ultimate 22,000 baht per month. no phone line, unfurnished. Stunning sea views, only in Srisuchart Grand Ville 3 luxury. Fully furnished. Maid’s Please contact K. Nui. Tel: ABSOLUTE BEACH- 15,000 baht per month. meters from the beach. Pri- Project. 3 bedrooms. 2 bath- room, office/guesthouse. Stun- 087-3830936. Tel: 087-2709093. vate, gated, parking with stor- rooms. Some furniture. 1 car FRONT VILLA ning. 85,000 baht per month. age. True TV and ADSL. In- park. Garden area. Good loca- Rawai. 260sqm. 3 bedrooms Long-term rental. Mr Jonathan and 3 bathrooms. Pool, sala, QUALITY 4 cludes daily cleaning and tion. Tel: 081-7372595. Hirst (sales manager). Tel: 076- BEDROOM HOUSE washing. Pool and gardener Jacuzzi, ADSL, cable TV. 381490, 081-2710015. Fax: KAMALA VILLAS Short- term rental from 6,700 Two-story house in secure es- FOR RENT service. Daily rental offered; PATONG APARTMENT 076-280539. Email: tate. Fully furnished. With a/c. weekly: 40,000 baht; to 8,400 baht per day. Tel: Beautiful, 4 bedrooms and 300m from beach. Clean, jonathan@sea-property- 2 phones. 2 UBCs. Large con- monthly: 140,000 baht. Con- 081-2596052. Email: phuket- international.com 2 bedrooms, fully furnished, modern, comfortable. Aircon, crete walled yard. 300 meters tact K. Suchada. Tel: 084- beachfrontvilla-rawai@ everything included, private TV, fridge, big bed, pool, car from Chalong Pier. Long-term 8436837. gmail.de estate, security. Long-term park. Tel: 081-0825707. STUDIO rent: 45,000 baht per month. rent for low season. Tel: Website: www.phuket- APARTMENT,KAMALA Tel: 081-5697127. HOUSE AT CHALONG NEW CHALONG HOME 086-9437598. accommodation.info 2-bedroom, furnished home Private kitchen, aircon, True For rent near Palai Beach. 2 TV, ADSL, pool. 4,000 baht KATHU HOUSE or 3 bedrooms, aircon, fully for rent. Phone line, True TV, FOR RENT BRAND-NEW 2 RAWAI aircon. Tel: 089-6521473. per week; 12,000 baht per furnished, phone line. Tel: 089- month. Tel: 084-8500568. Modern, furnished house. Tele- 3-BEDROOM HOUSE 7288311. POOL-VILLAS for rent near Boat Lagoon 3 or 4 bedrooms, furnished, phone line. UBC. 17,000 baht HOUSE FOR RENT per month. Tel: 085-6919182. and British International CHALONG BEACH near beach. 35,000 baht per in quiet and safe area, long or NAI HARN BUNGALOW School. Fully furnished and month. Tel: 086-9408914. RENT/SALE Two furnished, 3-bedroom short term. 5km from Laguna. LUXURY POOL VILLA air conditioned. Please con- Email: [email protected] Quiet. Furnished. Phone. Cable townhouses for rent. 10,000 Furnished, True TV, telephone New, 3 bedrooms. 5 mins tact for more info. Tel: 086- TV. Soi Naya. 12,000 baht baht per month. For more info line, Internet, big garden, 3 bed- from BIS and RPM Gym. Se- 9405187 (English), 086- per month. Email: pakadog@ call Tel: 089-4706104. RAWAI POOL HOUSE rooms, 2 aircons, 2 big bath- curity. Wi-Fi, cable TV. Short- 9522070 (Thai). gmail.com for rent. 4 bedrooms, 500sqm rooms, bathtub, hot water. or long-term rental. 75,000 BEACHFRONT CONDO house. 10m pool, high end Only16,000 baht per month, baht. Tel: 085-4737847. CONDO FOR RENT Kalim-Patong, high standard, and newly built. fully fur- or 13,000 baht if you pay lump ROOMS FOR RENT Email: [email protected] IN CITY fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, nished. Never seen! Big gar- sum for 1 year. Tel: 087- in Patong. Air conditioning. Condo in best location in kitchen, pool, many facilities. den. 5 mins to Nai Harn 4172757 (English), 086-682- Fridge. Cable TV. Hot wa- HOUSE FOR RENT Phuket City, with pool and park- Tel: 081-8920038. Beach. Tel: 089-6525664. 9804 (Thai). ter. From 500 baht/day. near Neramit Villa, Thalang. 3 ing. Fully furnished, aircon, TV, 10,000 baht/month. Tel: bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully kitchen. Long- or short-term 089-7284005 or Email: furnished. 60sq wah. 19,000 rent. 6,500 baht per month. [email protected] baht. Tel: 087-2839181. Tel: 081-7197015. April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Property Gazette

Property Property Accommodation Building Household Wanted Services Available Products Services & Services HOUSE FROM HOLIDAY KATA SEAVIEW SEAVIEW LAND WELLTA ACCOMODATION APARTMENT WANTED Houses from Wellta. You Serviced 3-bedroom 1 or 2 bedrooms, aircon, 2 to 5 rai, preferably in want to rent or buy a house townhouse with private pool. kitchen, cable TV, ADSL. Daily TAM Kata-Karon or Kamala up on my island? Maybe I can Tel: 084-3050210. Email: or long-term rent, from 16,000 CONSTRUCTION to Nai Thon. Zoning must be help you. My mame is Wellta. [email protected] baht per month. Contact for de- Quality building services, suitable and legally entitled Tel: 081-9680309. Email: For details, visit our website tails. Tel: 084-8381421, 089- all jobs done by qualified for condo project according [email protected] at http://rentphuket.com 8749147. staff with English-speaking to Building Control, City Plan- For details, visit my website boss! Fair prices and free estimates given. 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6 double cabins, 2 saloons, For sale: Jeanneau sailing built 2006 in wood-epoxy Rawai: Fully renovated & un- yacht,1990. 39ft Sun- composite. No engines. used. New trampoline, new charm, ex-Sunsail. Fully B1.5M. Tel: 087-4618089. blocks, sheets and trapeze equipped and well main- harness. 2 masts, 2 main tained. Moored at Yacht sails, beach wheels. Light, Haven. Ideal family cruiser. PRICED TO SELL fast & cheap for quick sale. US$60,000. Contact me Power Cruiser built in 2001. Be quick. 150,000 baht. for further information. Tel: Twin Cummins engines, ra- Please contact for more de- +65-97552285. Email: dar, sounder, GPS, radio, tails Tel: 085-7829020. [email protected] water maker, full galley, 4 Email: [email protected] double cabins and much CONSOLE 6M more. Tel: 081-9390176. FISHING RIG Email: [email protected] CROWNLINE BOATS Demo boat. Bargain if stays in Must be seen. For details Phuket. 750,000B! Call An- please see our website at Call now for best deals on a drew at 081-8941530, 083- www.phuketisland.com new boat ready for high sea- 3927150. Email: wunchart- son. Price increase imminent. [email protected] One boat is 220LS, can be FIBERGLASS delivered to Thailand for 1.55 RUN-ABOUT million baht, ex-VAT. Superb HOBIE CATS Small fibreglass speedboat value and full warranty. AND JET-SKI with 15hp Yamaha outboard in Tel: 076-238803, Hobies: 20, 17 or 16ft on good condition. 14 feet long, newly restored and painted. 081-891 7057. trailers. Jet-ski: Seadoo Fax : 076-273319. 130hp, 78 hours of use and 120,000 baht, including launch on trailer. Inflatable, RIB, trailer. Can be seen at Boat La- Email: Gemini, 3.1 million baht, goon. Contact for more [email protected]. Hyperlon, as new. Tel: 086- infomation. Tel: 076-321203, please see our website at 2697138. 081-9681975. Email: leon www.crownline.com [email protected] April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Island Job Mart 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS April 5 - 11, 2008 Island Job Mart

SALES STAFF REAL ESTATE STAFF OFFICE QSI SCHOOL WANTED Thai staff only. One Accoun- SALES STAFF SWEDISH FEMALE ASSISTANT/SALES of Phuket, an American- English speaker. Experience in tant, female, 5 years’ expe- FOR CONDO SALESPERSON Phuket Ocean Villas are style school, has the sales would be an advantage. rience, can sign for a mini- Following our huge sales Travel consultant. We are looking for motivated indi- following anticipated We offer excellent benefits mum of 4 million. Must success in our current an expanding travel agency viduals to join their team. vacancies for the 2008/ and commissions. Please con- speak and write English. One project we are launching located in Phuket City. We Applicants should be fluent 09 school year: pre- tact Michael for details. Tel: Purchasing, female, must a new project, Seaview are looking for a in English and Thai, and school teacher and a high 081-8937720. Email: speak English. One Secre- Haven Lagoon Condo Swedish female travel have excellent computer school English teacher [email protected] tary. Must speak and write Phase 2. Our company is consultant, 25+. skills. Please contact for (not ESL). Successful good English. Please contact seeking sales staff who Computer/Internet knowl- more information. Tel: 076- candidates will be native for more information and to MASSAGE SHOP meet the following edge is essential along with 527565 . Apply by email: English speakers, have at make an application. Tel: 076- Staff wanted for busy shop requirements: 1. Must be a past in the travel industry, [email protected] least a bachelor’s degree 203487, 089-8736889. in Patong. Accommodation fluent in English, both organizational skills and a and hold appropriate Email: wnammatapetersen available. Aged 20+. Tel: spoken and written; 2. really good working teacher certification. @hotmail.com 085-4737847. Attractive, outgoing knowledge of Thailand. TELEMARKETING Letters of interest may personality; 3. Experi- Please contact for more Progressive company seeks be emailed to ENGLISH SPEAKING RESEARCHER- ence required. Please info at Tel: 076-246427, English speaking telemarketing [email protected] LADY WRITER contact for more infor- 081-7879454. staff to work from Chalong of- Please include your for morning and afternoon Part time to do research and mation at Tel: 081- fice. Hours to suit. Experiece resumé and references help. Must have own car or report facts about America and 5976195. Forward Please apply by sending useful, but not essential. Good and be prepared to motorbike. Tel: 086-745- the American economy. Please your CV via email. mail to: rates of commission offered. document qualifications. 8832. Email: gregmackay67 email information about yourself [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 081-8337836. @hotmail.com to: [email protected] April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Island Job Mart

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REPUTABLE LAW PEARL ISLAND FIRM SEEKS SALES EXECUTIVE PROPERTY 1. Executive Assistant WANTED Sales and marketing. 2 po- - Good English Sell advertising space in Adrenaline Sports and sitions. Qualified candi- - Excellent organizational skills dates, age 25-35, must Lifestyle SE Asia maga- have a bachelor’s degree - Translation skills zine. Qualifications: and a minimum of one 2. Junior Assistant Between 28-42 yrs old. 5 year’s experience in prop- - Good English years experience in erty sales and marketing. - Ability to work in a team marketing and sales to big companies. Excellent Must also be fluent in En- 3. Junior Accountant LHP FOUNDATION glish (written and spoken), personality, interpersonal, SALES POSITIONS is seeking a Thai national with Employment - Ability to comprehend simple have a driving license and communication, negotia- Wine Connection is looking prior social work and experi- Wanted accounting data be proactive with good pre- tion and problem solving- for sales executives. 3 ence caring for HIV patients sentation and computer Salary and benefits subject to ex- skills. Good written and positions are available. and other health conditions. perience. Please contact for ad- spoken English. Please Foreigners as well as Thais IRISHMAN 42 skills. Tel: 076-362600, Tel: 076-614060. Email: Seeking position in any field. 081-970 4173. Fax: 076- ditional details. Tel: 085- contact for more informa- are encouraged to apply. [email protected] 1618251. Email: siripansa _ tion. Tel: 075-637754, Positions are available in Experienced driver - bus and 362602. Please contact by heavy goods vehicles. Tel: email and enclose your CV. [email protected] 086-697 0379. Email: Phuket, Khao Lak and niikii.k@gmail. com or Krabi. Salary, commissions 076-381920, 085-7920452. Email: joop@anchanvillas. TIMESHARE JOBS IN Email: [email protected] com For further details visit our website: and monthly support HONG KONG please visit our website at CHEF & WAITRESS www.adrenalineseasia.com package offered. Apply Absolute is looking for 4 www.anchanvillas.com – JUNGCEYLON today at Wine Connection English-speaking, sensible, HOTEL, DIVING, Chefs and waitresses Chalong. Please contact experienced, cold-line and SALES wanted for a restaurant/cafe for more information. MANAGER & in-house sales staff to join Male, 43, Swiss national, MAID WANTED opening soon at Jungceylon Tel: 076-282411. Fax: its newest sales center in STAFF NEEDED sales manager (13 years of JULY/AUGUST shopping center. Good loca- 076-282414. Email: Hong Kong. Excellent advertising experience), ho- 1. Thai female manager with tion! Contact K. Oh. Tel: gmphuket@wine product, potential and tel business (head waiter) Farang male on Phuket 3-5 years experience in ho- 087-8810300 or Email: connection.co.th package. and diving ( PADI instructor). wants maid from July 7 until tel or resort management. [email protected] Fluent in German, English August 18. Cleaning, shop- Must speak and write per- Sales manager is John and French (basic knowl- ping, sometimes cooking fect English. Parnell, training starts and looking after children. March 9. Don't miss this edge of Thai and Italian). I am 2. Electrical engineer. Must Must speak English. Driver's MARINE KINDERGARTEN opportunity! Email: looking forward to hearing speak English. license needed. Lodging is TECHNICIAN TEACHER WANTED [email protected] from you soon, kind regards, Please contact for more infor- provided. Salary: 15,000 Sailing yacht-charter company New international school in Email your resumé or Stefan. Tel: 087-2684981. mation. Tel: 089-8736889. baht. Please contact for is looking for a technical man- BKK is looking for early child- apply online at For more information please Send your CV by Email: more information. Tel: 076- ager. Good salary for qualified hood teachers. Please con- www.clubabsolute.com/ contact me by email at: wnammatapetersen@ 302600, 084-4406856. candidate. Email: thailand@ tact for details. Tel: 02- fivestar stefanhaldenstein@hotmail. Email: [email protected] dreamyachtcharter.com hotmail.com 6426386, 081-8690566. com April 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 53 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

DIVING SIMILAN Articles Similan and Richelien rock. 4 NIGHTCLUB IN RAWAI GREAT DEAL! HOTEL IN PATONG For Sale days/nights for 16,500 baht, KATA CENTER RESTAURANT/ BUSINESS SALES 12-16 April. Tel: 085-7955383. GUESTHOUSE & RENTAL UNIT Restaurant with 3-year - Hotel for sale: 3 rai, newly FRIDGE FOR SALE lease. Guest house 5-year renovated boutique re- Large, 3-door. Excellent con- lease. Both easy to renew. sort, great deal, best loca- dition. 27,000 baht ono. Con- No key money. Kitchen fully tion in Patong. tact Dean. Tel: 087-2847407. equipped. 6 big rooms plus - Hotel for sale: 55 rooms owner’s apartment. Rent: in 5-rai area, small luxury Bromma Guesthouse, 3 MOVING SALE 45,000 baht per month. For resort located in the quiet units, 4 floors. Interior area Please contact at Tel: 086- sale at 1.3 million baht. end of Patong. New con- of 800sqm on 400sqm of 9507788. Website: www. Owner going home. Tel: struction, clean and great land. 40 million baht. Tel: picasaweb.google.co.th/ 089-6475422. atmosphere. 089-2909567. For further kingkongsimon/simonfurniture details, please see our web- - Hotel for rent: best loca- tion in Phuket City. site at: www.bromma BAR AND thaihouse.com SHOW HOME: Please contact via email KATA NIGHT BAZAAR RESTAURANT 390,000 BAHT FOR SALE for an appointment. Email: 1-bedroom home built to PRICE 3.5 MILLION BAHT [email protected] OR PARTNERSHIP 50%. Fully equipped bar and res- DOMAINS Australian standards as a taurant with pool table. Only FOR SALE - The only night club in Kata, display, export unit, fully in- bar on Nanai to serve En- heilprodukte.com Karon and Chalong area. No ROOFTOP stalled on your land. Ideal for glish fish and chips. Has competition! RESTAURANT art-gallery-worldwide.com small lot; can be relocated good local trade. Please for rent on the top floor of easily. Tel: 076-281283, - 3-story (mezzanine/balcony stainless-artwork.com contact K. Larry. Tel: 085- Sinthavee Hotel, Phuket City. phuket-house-for-sale.com, 081-8924804. Please see included), stock room, 7919844. Email: lonpon Convenient for a restaurant or website for info: www.safe kitchen. [email protected] bar. Also, a discotheque on the asiabarsphuket.com wayphuket.com - Disco is located in a "gov- 2nd floor (with license). Email: thailady.mobi ernment zoning area". [email protected] For further details email: MONITOR FOR SALE - Top brand sound, lighting, CRUISE BUSINESS [email protected] Fujitsu Siemens 17” CRT Business effects and visual equip- FOR SALE monitor for sale. 1,000 baht, Opportunities ment and systems, new Turnkey, fully-equipped SALON & SPA in Khao Lak. Tel: 076- with 2 year warranties. 24m boat (would make a for lease or rent with all equip- MASSAGE SALON FOR SALE 443149, 086-2811945. - Have government licence. nice private pleasure boat). ment included. In the base- Email: [email protected] ALL KINDS OF HOTEL Websites, company, etc. 9 ment of Fantasia in Phuket Beautiful brand new massage restaurant and kitchen inven- - All materials, equipment, salon. 120sqm in Patong. furniture, air condition and million baht ono. Please con- City. Tel: 086-5930086. BANG TAO GYM tory for sale. Contact Jan tact for more information. Ready to run. Contact Alex. Jensen. Tel: 081-9683882. coolers are new with war- Tel: 081-4954761. Second hand gym equipment ranties. Tel: 089-6525664. Email: for sale. Good price. Tel: 081- [email protected] - 3rd floor has 4 newly fur- BOOKS FOR SALE 5250078. BUSINESS FOR RENT FORMER CLINIC English school center and law nished rooms with cable Many language books and FOR SALE TV and air conditioning. SEAVIEW about 5,000 used books with MONGOOSE office for rent in Phuket City. near airport on 4 rai of land. 38 - 2 rooms with balcony and GUESTHOUSE shelf. For quick sale: 350,000 million baht. Industrial. Tel: Rockodile, 21-speed, 1 month Tel: 081-6072489. gardens/city view (Kata). and restaurant in Patong. baht. Please contact K. Pui. 085-7839062. old: 7,000 baht. Cold-drink Contact Kevin. Tel: 084- Tel: 084-1705552. refrigerator, 2ft x 5ft: 4,000 GUESTHOUSE - - 2 rooms without balcony 7300190. baht. Desktop computer. LAGUNA and seaview. Restaurant. Spa. Swimming MONKEY’S NUTS START YOUR OWN Compaq: 8,000 baht. Tel: Tel: 087-6899679. Email: RESTAURANT 084-6288450. pool. 29-year lease. 4.2 million [email protected] ELEGANT Well-known successful bar in baht. Buy or rent. Tel: 083- SHOPHOUSE prime location for sale. Very Develop your own concept POOL TABLE 1823751. Bargain, 4-story shophouse low price, no key money. Con- and see guests rushing RESTAURANT with Chanote. Fully tact Raymond for full details. through your doors. Great lo- No coin. Blue/brown. 33,350 FOR SALE BAR FOR SALE equipped restaurant on 1st Tel: 084-8454562. Email: cation. Fully equipped. baht. A must see. Tel: 089- between Chalong and Rawai. Geckos pub/restaurant in Ka- and 2nd floors. Fully fur- curtains_unlimited@ 200,000 baht + rent at 6503160. 40 seats. Quality furniture and mala. Must be seen. Tel: 089- nished apartment on 3rd hotmail.com 6,800 per month. Tel: 083- professional kitchen. 3-year 2908016. and 4th floors. Valued at 7904245. renewable lease. Reasonable Articles B6.7 million, now priced at BAR/RESTAURANT rent. Asking 1.3 million baht SPORTS BAR only B5.5 million. Have to FOR SALE Wanted ono. Includes 6 months’ rent. move out. Please contact One of the busiest bars on OFFICE IN KATA FOR SALE Tel: 084-0603477. Email: in Karon. 1.8 million baht. Good for more information. Tel: Nanai Rd. Established for 11 For rent 40sqm, outdoor [email protected] FREEZER WANTED location. Fully equipped. Please 081-8915602. years with year-round kitchen, aircon, cable TV, Small freezer wanted, suitable contact George for more infor- trade. Known for good qual- telephone and furniture. for home use. No fridge, just mation. Tel: 085-0693221. BAR FOR SALE ity food. Pool table & dart Contact for more informa- freezer. Email: alanphuket Email: gordon_charlton@ Great Patong location. Contact GUESTHOUSE, board with established tion at Tel: 084-6714178. @hotmail.com hotmail.com Kevin for more information. KARON teams in two pool leagues Tel: 084-7300190. and darts league. TV projec- Beautiful guesthouse. 6 MASSAGE FOR SALE SHOP FOR SALE apartment suites from tor & 6ft screen. Website Small shop in soi Kebsup. 2 Bulletins Sainamyen Rd. Large, clean RESTAURANT 45sqm. 50 meters from and Wi-Fi Internet access. 4- chairs and 5 massage beds. shop with 2 rooms. Shower. FOR SALE beach. 2.9 million baht for year lease with reasonable Contact for more information Fully furnished. 400,000 baht Restaurant/bar on Karon main inventory. 55,000 baht monthly rent. Please contact SPONSOR at Tel: 0873861799. ono. Please contact to K.Dean. road for sale. Seats 38. 3 floors monthly rent. Tel: 086- for more information. Tel: a needy child. The Phuket Inter- with big newly-furnished apart- 084-8379068. Email: dna- national Women’s Club is a vol- Tel: 087-2847407. 2718254. Email: ninpro ments. Monthly rent: 15,000 [email protected] [email protected] For unteer organization raising baht. Tel: 088-9729149. Email: further details, please see GUESTHOUSE - funds for educational scholar- TAILOR SHOP AT [email protected] KATA JUNGCEYLON our website at www. ships. We rely on the goodwill offshorebarphuket.com with bar/restaurant, Well established tailor shop at of donors and sponsors – small NEW NANA PLAZA Internet cafe, laundry. 5 Jungceylon, Patong for sale. and large. If you would like to BEAUTY SALON PATONG min walk from beach, in- put something back into the Tel: 086-3287376. Email: Near Tai Pan Disco, loyal Beer and go-go bars avail- WILD, WILD WEST side Kata night bazaar. community in which you live, [email protected] customer base. Perfect able starting from 1 mil- 1 or 2 investors wanted for Close to the fastest de- contact us to find out more small shop for your wife or lion baht for 3 years. Also steak house & saloon. 90% veloping area in Kata about giving a prize or being a SHOP FOR RENT girlfriend. Very low rent. food license. Finance ready. Excellent location. 9- beach. Freehold title with sponsor. Contact Carol (Tel: Newly refurbished. Top loca- Price: 250,000 baht obo. available. Contact Lee. year lease. Please contact company, easy transfer. 087-4178860 or carol.fryer tion in Phuket City. Thai/ Tel: 081-6064467 (Thai/ Tel: 086-6109230. Email: for more information. Tel: Tel:081-8948446. @piwc.info) or K. Sue (Tel: Farang. Furniture available. English). Email: arto.tiitinen nanaplazapatong@ 084-6644050. 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Con- CUSTOM BIKE lievably nimble handling make [email protected] tact for more details. Tel: FOR SALE this my all-time favorite bike. 087-2709093. Email: anut But for reasons beyond my MOTORCYCLE [email protected] control, we sadly need to part. RENTAL Tel: 081-8948588. Email: Mio, auto from 3,000 baht/ [email protected] month. Wave 125 from 4 x 4s 2,700 baht / month. Contact MOTORBIKE: Gerard. Tel: 081-9781793. Limited edition 143hp turbo 7,480 BAHT New cars for rent. Special with inter-cooler. Leather BLACK TOYOTA JEEP Suzuki, red, modified, new seat, price for long-term rentals. MOUNTAIN BIKE Registered in Phuket. Engine: Alcantara Sports interior. 5-gears. 1990, 2 doors. Plas- battery and tire. Call for details. Tel: 081-5388567. Email: Best bike, cheapest price. Rent Honda Boss 650cc. Top end. 16” wheels. Reg. 09/04. tic roof cover. Good condition. Tel: 086-5150234. Email: [email protected] or buy. Tel: 081-0776646. Rebuilt. All receipts available. 53,000km. 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