Island's First Underpass Opens

ANDAMAN Edition PHUKET’S LEADING NEWSPAPER... SINCE 1993 Now NATIONWIDE Island’s first underpass opens ConstructionConstruction continuescontinues asas PhuketPhuket vehiclesvehicles drivedrive onon throughthrough INSIDE TODAY August 23 - 29, 2014 PhuketGazette.Net In partnership with The Nation 20 Baht THE FIRST FEW HOURS ARE CRITICAL Hard Rock Cafe GM ‘ ’ arrested for killing in Sydney, Australia THE General Manager of Hard Rock Cafe Phuket was arrested for his alleged role in a decades-old cold case murder in Australia. Gerard Caleo, 42, was arrested by Homicide Squad detectives after what they said was a major breakthrough MISSING in the gruesome murder of Rita Caleo. Policy change Full story Page 3 Numbers plummet for faster response for expats’ famous Ranong visa run times in missing THE number of people attempting to re-enter Thailand at the once-popular child cases visa run destination of Ranong has dropped by about 50 per cent accord- By Woranut Pechdee ing to visa run companies and Ranong Immigration officers. ANXIOUS parents of missing children no The sudden drop in numbers longer have to wait 24 hours before police comes after the August 13 deadline can take action to find them, under a for implementing the Kingdom’s new policy revealed by Phuket City Police stricter policies for visa-exemption Superintendent Sermpan Sirikong last week. stamps in an attempt to crack down “Now, when someone in your family goes on foreigners working illegally. missing, you can inform police immediately,” said Col Sermpan. Full story Page 7 The new policy came into sharp focus this week when the worried parents of 13-year- Billion-baht battle old Sirinut “Nong Guy” Chaowalert made a public appeal for any information to locate rages over legality their daughter, who disappeared from the family home in Rassada last Saturday. New police policy set to find missing children and protect families. Image: Chutharat Plerin of land title deeds Nong Guy was found alive and well, stay- from Bangkok and gave us photos of Nong your child or someone you know goes miss- THE Land Department has set up a ing at a friend’s house in Thalang, on Guy, which we quickly shared.” ing, you can notify the police immediately,” task force to re-affirm the Royal For- Wednesday, much to the relief of her parents. Col Sermpan explained that steps were Col Sermpan explained. est Department’s investigation results “I received the missing person report from taken to heighten public awareness of the Col Sermpan cited the case of a mother that deem two land title deeds for 65 Nong Guy’s sister on Saturday night,” said dangers of kidnapping following the kidnap- currently wanted by police for abducting her rai worth more than a billion-baht Lt Pittaya Thanawut. ping and rape of 6-year-old “Nong Cartoon” two British-Thai daughters from their natural illegally issued. “We did not have much information, but in Bangkok last December. father as being one that might have benefited If the Land Department concurs, at least we were able to send out an alert to Anti-kidnapping posters have already been substantially, if Pattaya and Phuket police had the land owner’s lawyer has vowed patrol officers throughout Phuket and share distributed in Bangkok schools and in some been able to take action earlier. to take the case to the courts in order this information among people registered on other provinces, he said. However, some Phuket schools have… protect his client’s investment. the police Line chat group. “In Phuket we have not been given the “The next day, Nong Guy’s mother arrived order to distribute these posters yet, but if Continued on Page 4 Full story Page 5 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS August 23 - 29, 2014 ‘Ya Ice Butcher’ slays

Business Wine knowledge is friend, attacks another power in highly compe- By Woranut Pechdee titive Phuket. Page 29 ONE man died, while a woman lay seriously injured in hospital on Property August 14 following an attack by Dig up a great deal at a drug-crazed man thought to be high on ya ice (crystal metham- Sansiri’s dcondo Mine phetamine). in Kathu. Page 31 Phuket City Police were called to a dormitory on Santisuk Soi Mai Luan Road at 6:30pm, where they In Focus found the 25-year-old suspect, Delve into one of Niwat Sampoosri, locked in the Thailand’s largest indus- room attempting to kill himself. “Mr Niwat had attacked his tries – rubber. Page 34 22-year-old girlfriend, Rarinya Putthawong, with a meat cleaver,” Boating said Capt Pornthip Chumsri of the Phuket City Police. “A friend of Monte Carlo yachts the couple, Chalermpol gently match style with Pasurawiroj, 25, tried to help Ms Rarinya. However, Mr Niwat at- performance. Page 35 Police broke down the door to stop Mr Niwat from killing himself. tacked him with the cleaver too.” Mr Chalermpol and Ms Rarinya Niwat locked himself in the room to breaking down the door. Well-being managed to escape the room and and attempted to commit suicide. “We stormed the room and A look at the difference were quickly transferred to Vachira “He locked the door and was overpowered Mr Niwat. He was Phuket Hospital with severe inju- yelling and screaming. He then then transferred to VichiraPhuket between food allergies ries after rescue workers arrived. drank fabric softener and attempted Hospital by Kusoldham rescue and intolerance. Page 37 Mr Chalermpol, who suffered to cut his own throat and wrists. workers,” Capt Pornthip said. deep lacerations to his chest, was After that, he tried to electrocute Mr Niwat is to be tested for ya pronounced dead upon arrival by himself,” said Capt Pornthip. ice and charged with murder and Sport doctors. Ms Rarinya suffered Police spent more than an hour deadly assault with a weapon. Royal Patronage over wounds to her abdomen. trying to coax Mr Niwat out of Additional charges might also be WMC marks a milestone Following the pair’s escape, Mr the room, but eventually resorted brought, Capt Pornthip added. for Muaythai. Page 38 Russian’s death ruled suicide POLICE have concluded that a laceration running the length of his bathroom bin Russian tourist found dead in his forearm. corroborated Looking for a place to stay? 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Those able to speak to the media. I will say now, unable to fit in the court room were told that however, that I denied the charges. The they would be seen by the court in early charges are too much for us.” September. The driver confirmed that he, and some of The drivers were charged for gathering the other drivers, have court dates set for more than five people for illegal activities car- September 1. ried out by criminal associations. “Some of the other suspects and I will give The crushed Benz. Photo: DDPM Patong “We cannot say much at the moment as further statements in September,” he said. our cases are being processed,” one Karon – Chutharat Plerin Police arrested 108 suspects. Photo: Gazette file Mercedes-Benz, tuk-tuk crushed Hard Rock GM arrested in rainy landslide A MERCEDES-BENZ, a tuk-tuk and four other vehicles were crushed in a landslide after a deluge of rain saturated a Patong construction site on August 15. over grisly 1990 murder “There were six vehicles parked at the site, as it is close to By Gazette reporters that Mr Chye, his sister and her the owners’ homes. When the land husband had been involved in a below a retaining wall gave way, HARD Rock Cafe Phuket General dispute over a 107-million-baht part of the wall collapsed,” said Manager Gerard Caleo, 42, was ar- property, reported the Sydney Wisit Methasunthornwat, head of rested in Australia for his alleged Morning Herald. the Department of Disaster Pre- role in the gruesome murder of Rita Inspector Lehmann said that vention and Mitigation (DDPM) Caleo, reported the Sydney Morn- police believed the same people Patong office. ing Herald on August 15. were responsible for both Mr Chye “Fortunately, no one was hurt. Mr Caleo was arrested by and Mrs Caleo’s deaths. We are now working on remov- Homicide Squad detectives after “We do think that both the mur- ing the dirt and remnants of the landing in Sydney on a flight from ders are linked. Rita Caleo was wall.” Kuala Lumpur at about 6am. He murdered some 10 months after The vehicles crushed by the has been charged with solicitation the murder of Dr Michael Chye, earth and cement wall on Soi to commit murder, accessory and yes… we do believe that the Nanai, about 200 meters from 50 before the fact to murder and ac- same persons are responsible,” Pi Road, included a Mercedes- cessory after the fact to murder. Inspector Lehmann said. Benz, a tuk-tuk, a Honda City, a A manager from Hard Rock The inquest into Mrs Caleo’s pick-up truck, a rescue worker Cafe Patong declined to comment death in 1991 heard that she had truck and a motorcycle, Mr Wisit to the Gazette. handed her solicitor a sealed en- said. However, it is believed that Mr velope just three months before Patong Municipality officers Caleo is the brother of Mrs Caleo’s Gerard Caleo was the GM of Hard Rock Cafe in Patong. Photo: Gazette file her own death. were dispatched to the construc- husband, Mark Caleo. Detective Inspector John Mrs Caleo’s death came less The envelope read: “To be tion site to investigate whether or Mrs Caleo, 39, was stabbed to Lehmann, from the Unsolved Ho- than a year after her millionaire opened only if my death is unnatu- not the landowner had permission death on August 10, 1990. In an micide Team, told the Sydney brother, Michael Chye, was shot ral.” Inside were the names of to build on the site, Patong adjoining bedroom were her two Morning Herald that Mrs Caleo’s dead as he drove his Mercedes two people she accused of orga- Municipality Chief Administrative children. Her body was found at killing was made to look like a rob- into the garage of his mansion nizing the assassination of Dr Officer (Palad) Poonsak Nak- 1:30am by a live-in nanny who bery. in Woollahra. Chye. senaare told the Gazette. heard suspicious sounds. “An intruder broke into the The gunman managed to suc- Mrs Caleo wrote in the letter “If the owners do not have Her husband was at work at the house and she was attacked in her cessfully flee the scene. that if she died an unnatural permission, we will report them time of the killing, according to bedroom,” Inspector Lehmann An inquest into his death in death, the same people would be to the police,” Mr Poonsak said. police. said. “It was a horrific murder.” 1991, about two years later, found responsible. – Chutharat Plerin 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS August 23 - 29, 2014 Police put paid to crackdown Island swamped by deluges on closing time By Gazette reporters crawl at Tesco-Lotus intersection, where knee-deep water caused PATONG Police have denied FLOODS across Phuket late last long tailbacks. rumors of an order demanding that week saw Patong Police Station The underpass construction site they more strictly enforce the inundated twice within two days was also flooded, though con- 2am closure of and traffic at the critical under- struction manager Chalermpol nightlife venues in pass intersections on the bypass Wongkiattikun said that the severe Phuket’s premier road drawn to a halt. weather was not expected to party town. The flood alerts started pour- cause delays to the project. “I’m sorry, but ing in before dawn on August 15, “We have a special drainage I’ve not heard when a heavy rainstorm blasted system that is also backed up by about this,” said through Phuket, leaving the large water pumps that can drain Patong Police carpark and first floor of Patong water from the site within 24 Superintendent Police Station underwater. hours,” Mr Chalermpol said. Chiraphat Pocha- Col Chiraphat “The flash flooding started at By Monday afternoon, blue naphan when asked about the about 5am and lasted a couple of skies over Phuket heralded a wel- rumored order. hours,” said Lt Col Suttichai come reprieve to the downpours, Col Chiraphat offered no fur- Tianpho of the Patong Police. but only after humidity had ther comments. However, both “Some of our computers were reached 98 per cent and more than Patong deputy superintendents, Lt damaged during the flood, as we 47mm of rainfall had been Motorists navigate the rising flood waters in Patong. Photo: PR Dept Col Suthichai Chaiyarat and Lt Col were not able to move them to a dumped on and around Phuket Khunnadet Nanongkhai, con- higher floor in time. The water is Patong Hospital was affected the second floor as the station was Town within just three hours. firmed that no special order had now being drained from the build- by the storm, but able to recover swamped again. However, the Thai Meteoro- been handed down. ing. Everything else at the station quickly. “The water is about up to our logical Department Phuket office However, police have been is running normally.” “Rainwater flooded the car- knees in the station,” said Col warned that more heavy rain was asked by Phuket Provincial Police Motorists on Nanai Road and park, but our ambulances were still Suttichai last Friday. “The com- due to arrive by this weekend. Commander Peerayuth Karajedee Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road also able to get in and out. It has now puters and case files are still on San Jantharawong, chief of the to make rounds after midnight to found themselves stuck in flood been drained,” Patong Hospital Di- the second floor due to the flood- Department of Disaster Prevention boost tourist confidence in their waters brought by the deluge. rector Sirichai Silpa-archa ing yesterday. Right now, we’re and Mitigation (DDPM), warned safety, Col Suthichai noted. “Flash flooding also inundated confirmed. getting the refrigerator to the sec- for small boats to stay ashore dur- “Everything we are doing is to Phang Muang Sai Kor Road, Less than 24 hours later, Patong ond floor.” ing heavy weather and urged improve tourist safety,” he said. which runs behind Jungceylon Police were scrambling to move Further east, on the bypass tourists not to swim where red – Saran Mitrarat shopping mall,” said Col Suttichai. everything from the first floor to road, flooding slowed traffic to a flags are posted on the beaches. New policy designed to find missing kids fast From page 1

…already taken the matter into their own hands. “Every morning, each of our teachers checks a list of students to make sure all students are present,” said Utain Jitsamruoy, director of Satree Phuket School. “If someone is missing, the teacher will call the parents to make sure that the student is taking the day off. If parents tell us that the student is not at home, then we will notify the police immediately.” Phuket City Police Superintendent In one Phuket cold case, Sermpan Sirikong. Photo: Gazette file Samudchaya “Nong Pin” Yan- punya went missing at the age of Worried parents of the boy, 12 in December 2011. She had named by police only as “Nong skipped school on that day and Ice”, in less than 24 hours reported gone to a Phuket Town internet their son missing from their home. cafe to use the popular social net- “After failing to find him, working portal Facebook and “do village headman Sangkom Sinthu- homework”. pradit went to Phuket’s main bus Just 11 days after Nong Pin’s terminal with the parents and many disappearance, the girl’s mother, local village defence volunteers to Samruay Saenthaweesuk, voiced see if he was there,” explained Col her fear that the 12-year-old might Sermpan. have been abducted by someone At the station, the search team she met online while using found the boy, and the couple Facebook. attempting to abduct him and take The possibility of such preda- him to Bangkok. tion was confirmed by reports the The results of searches for 7- day before from Nakhon Sri year-old Natthapa “Nong Dear” Thammarat where 37-year-old Papkaew, who disappeared last Phuket resident Wimol Srida was year, were tragically different. arrested for raping three teenage Days after Nong Dear went girls he met on Facebook. The missing on a Friday night from her youngest was just 13 years old. neighborhood in Chalong, bone In April this year, fast action fragments – later confirmed to be by a Phuket village headman hers via DNA testing – and her prevented the abduction of a tattered clothing were discovered 4-year-old boy. in a nearby wooded area. August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Fight for Freedom Battle begins over claim to billion-baht prized resort real estate

By Kritsada Mueanhawong “I stand by my words that the two plots are fully legal,” he said. Thammasak Chana THE Land Department has set up “I believe somebody wants to pick a task force to establish whether on my client, so they filed a com- Officials set on two land titles covering 65 rai at plaint against him.” Freedom Beach – with an esti- Mr At did not elaborate on who reclaiming 700 mated value of at least 1 billion baht might have targeted Mr Eakkachai – were legally issued. for investigation, but did reveal that The task force was officially the land – which he estimated to rai of park land formed last Friday and has 60 days have a value of “at least 1 billion MORE than 700 rai of public land to submit its findings, Land De- baht” – had been used to secure a inside Sirinath National Park could partment Deputy Director-General mortgage of 400 million baht. be returned to the public by Sep- Thammasak Chana told the claim- “The complaint is affecting my tember 16 if land documents ant, Eakkachai Sae-Iw, and his client as people who are looking under investigation by the Land lawyer, At Srisamut, on Tuesday. to buy the land have lost their con- Department are found to have been The two Chanote titles, num- fidence,” he said. illegally issued. bered 98414 and 98415, are both “While this drags on my client “I am quite confident that most alleged to cover land within the is responsible for paying interest of the [12] documents [under in- Khao Nakkered National Forest. on the 400mn-baht debt. My cli- vestigation] were illegally issued. “We received a request from ent was going to build a resort on We are just waiting for officers the Royal Forest Department ask- the land, but the project is on hold from the Land Department to ing us to revoke the titles as they because of this complaint.” finish their investigation,” said said they had confirmed the land The dubious origins of the land Director-General Niphon Chotiban in question is within a protected titles came under scrutiny by the of the Department of National forest,” Mr Thammasak said. National Counter-Corruption Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conser- “If the new task force agrees Eakkachai Sae-Iw used the land titles to secure a 400mn-baht mortgage. Commission (NACC) in 2012 in a vation (DNP) on Monday. and asks the Land Department to “If the Land Department de- land was acquired before the area probe that revealed that “at least “I am also confident that none revoke the titles, the claimant will cides to revoke the titles, the court was declared a national forest and 13 officials were involved in ille- of the Land Department officers have 30 days to appeal.” may not agree – and the court is that he could prove purchase of gally issuing land titles” would risk their livelihoods by Mr Eakkachai’s lawyer, Mr At, the highest authority,” he said. the land through a tax payment At that time the land was esti- approving illegal land documents. said he will appeal any decision to Mr At claimed that Mr receipt – the lowest form of land mated to be valued at more than “If all of the 12 plots [under revoke the titles. Eakkachai had evidence that the claim available in the Kingdom. 3bn baht. investigation] are found to be illegal, we will be able to reclaim at least 700 rai of public land.” Land Department Deputy Patong scion Prab Keesin not above the law: officials Director-General Thammasak PREECHAVUDE “Prab” Keesin, son of former stopped soon after the officials moved on to Chana assured that the Land De- Patong Mayor Pian Keesin, must remove the Tri Trang Beach, south of Patong. The sand- partment is taking the investigation sandbags from the beach in front of his Patong bags were still on the beach on Monday. “very seriously”, and that it would Bay Garden Resort or else he will have to an- Mr Sayan explained on Tuesday that the be complete by September 16. swer to the military, Kathu District Chief Sayan backhoe could not continue work due to the “We are working hard to deter- Chanachaiwong vowed this week. incoming high tide last Friday afternoon. mine the land ownership. We are At an inspection of the resort for alleged Prab Keesin promised that he would clear also in the process of confirming beach encroachment last Friday, officials the beach after the southwest monsoon sea- all documents from applicants who watched as a backhoe broke apart several son was over – sometime in late October. attempted to upgrade their land sandbags that formed a seawall to protect the “If we removed them now it would dam- deeds from a SorKor 1 to a resort from high-tide waves (see page 9). age the resort and it would be dangerous for Chanote title,” he said. However, work on removing the sandbags our guests.” – Woranut Pechdee The sandbags remain on Patong Beach, for now. – Kritsada Mueanhawong 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS August 23 - 29, 2014 Lucky B26mn lottery winners make education priority A PHUKET couple who won 26 million baht when he heard that the winning number was “I was laid off from the [now closed for from the national lottery last weekend have 662842. refurbishment] Royal Phuket Yacht Club set their children’s education as their top “I didn’t mention anything to my friends, two months ago, and my wife is a teacher’s priority in spending the windfall prize. but I quickly, quietly walked home to check assistant at Wat Sawang Arom School in Sutin Nuanjan, 46, and his wife, with my wife that it was true,” he said. Rawai,” Mr Sutin told the Gazette. Puangkaew 39, discovered on August 16 “She showed me the ticket; we hugged “We will share the money among our four that they had won millions of baht. and cried.” daughters. Of the two youngest, one is still “On Wednesday [August 13], we went An officer at the Government Lottery at school and the other is at university, so to the market in Rawai and asked a lottery Office in Bangkok confirmed to the Ga- we will make sure the money pays for their vendor there for tickets with the number zette on Monday that the couple had won education first.” 8240, as that is the number of our car reg- 26mn baht. The couple will also make merit by do- istration,” Mr Sutin told the Gazette. The lottery win came as a welcome re- nating to nine Phuket temples and will have “But the vendor only had 662842, and prieve as the couple were worried about nang talung (shadow puppet plays) per- that turned out to be the big winner.” their meager income and their children’s formed in Rawai for five days and nights, Mr Sutin was with friends near his house future. Mr Sutin said. – Woranut Pechdee The couple bought ticket number 662842. Cyclists push beyond halfway mark from Sweden to Phuket Doctors are concerned about Ms By Isaac Stone Simonelli movies they are posting online,” Samrong’s mental recovery. Susanne said. WITH a five-day sprint across Before the trip got underway, Argument over Turkmenistan behind them, a Susanne explained that she and group of cyclists who departed Hans would be following the jour- Sweden in April for the fair shores ney with a mixture of horror and cash woes ends of Phuket to raise money for a lo- joy, as Calle had become a kind of cal post-tsunami orphanage have little brother to them. in suicide bid now crossed the halfway point – Now, both Hans and Susanne A WOMAN plagued by financial on target to arrive well in time for follow Calle and his team’s jour- woes was rushed to hospital on the 10th tsunami anniversary. ney with joy. August 15 after she ingested a “The desert race through “I guess I should say that it has lethal insecticide. Turkmenistan was incredibly hot been a little bit scary – but it hasn’t, Chamnan Kornsuwan, the and dry. We had 500km to cover as we have kept close contact. woman’s boyfriend, called and could only get a five-day tran- “I am filled with happiness Thalang Police to the scene at sit visa,” one of the cyclists, Calle from all of their stories about how about 10pm. Wollgard, told the Gazette. “Before helpful and kind the people they “I think she tried to kill herself that, we had done Iran quite meet on their way have been – because of the financial problems quickly – our bodies were a bit opening up their homes, giving we’re having. We had an argu- worn out, but we managed.” them food – and so on. ment. She told me she was going With more than 8,000 kilome- Hans said that the team’s sto- to poison herself, but I didn’t be- ters under their belts, and about ries of kindness have been touching. lieve her,” he said. 8,000km more to tackle before “Being a westerner you hear About 10 minutes later, Mr crossing the bridge to Phuket, about Serbia or Iran and you hear Chamnan found her unconscious morale is high for Calle, Fredrik about those places in a geopoliti- Jessen, Tomi Blumen and cal context. The average person, on the kitchen floor with a bottle The Swedes, with Turkmenistan behind them, have passed halfway. of insecticide next to her. Christofer Johansson. ‘the-man-in-the-street’ in these Ms Samrong was rushed to “Right now, we are in the city the start, continues despite Tomi are keeping tabs on the team. places is just so amazingly kind,” Thalang Hospital where doctors of Buchara, Uzbekistan. A couple and Fredrik suffering from seri- The orphanage, which will be Hans said. closely monitored her condition of days ago we reached a mile- ous stomach problems. the benefactor of the charity ride, When Calle was recently asked before later discharging her. stone when the meter showed “To be honest, I also don’t feel is run by Susanne Janson and about the most extraordinary por- Hospital Director Arnon 8,0000km, which means half- 100 per cent either,” Calle said. Hans Forssell, who have set up a tion of the trip – since last speaking Kaewbumrung confirmed that a way!” Calle said. Once they have recovered, the room to allow the children to fol- to the Gazette – it was the kind- resident psychologist was follow- “Morale is good, I think. Of team’s next big challenge is China. low the cyclists’ epic journey. ness of the Iranian people that ing up on Ms Samrong’s recovery. course there are days when you “It’s the biggest country on our “We have a special room at bubbled to the surface. “With cases like this, we are don’t want to cycle, and of course route. We’ll have to cover about Barnhem that we call ‘The Happy “The people are just amazing: always concerned about the there are days when we don’t love 5,800km of desert, mountains, Tour Room’ where the children they invite you to have food and patient’s mental well-being. Such each other. But we are starting to small villages and big cities – it’s can follow them [the cyclists] on shelter almost every day; they are patients need extra attention to see the end of this journey.” going to be awesome.” the map, paint the flag of each cheering for you all the time; and make sure they make a full recov- The positive attitude of the With regular updates rolling in, country they enter and learn a little if you need any kind of help, they ery,” he said. group, which has been quintes- the children of the post-tsunami bit about all the countries. And the are always there for you – we just – Thawit Bilabdullar sential to the team’s outlook from orphanage Barnhem Muang Mai children love to watch the small loved it.” August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Numbers dive for

Police confirmed that the targeted bank would be refunding all victims Ranong visa runs in full. Photo: Redspotted By Chutharat Plerin Skimmers bank BOOKINGS for Phuket’s renowned “Ranong visa run” have plunged 1.4 million from by as much as half, a fall that is threatening the once-daily service Krabi ATMs that has become a hallmark expe- MORE than 1.4 million baht was rience for many expats. skimmed from the accounts of 43 The number of people attempt- ATM card holders across the bay ing to re-enter Thailand at Ranong from Phuket in Krabi between has dropped by about 50 per cent, August 7 and August 13, Krabi popular Phuket visa run compa- City Police revealed last week. nies and Ranong immigration “After questioning victims, it officers confirmed to the Gazette appears that the skimming has on Monday. mostly targeted Bank of Ayudhaya “We cut the Ranong run because customers,” Col Wittaya Meksai we don’t want to deal with the strict of the Krabi City Police said. enforcement,” said a representative Col Wittaya added that some of at one Phuket visa run company that the victims included Bank of declined to be named. Ayudhaya card holders withdraw- “We can take only people holding money from ATMs belonging ing non-immigrant B [business] to other banks. visas there, which means about Police confirmed that Bank of five people instead of 10 – it’s fi- Ayudhaya would take full respon- nancially not worth it.” sibility for the skimming and However, another well-known compensate in full all customers visa run company, KBV, explained Ranong visa stamps in expats’ passports won’t be as common as they once were. Photo: Gazette file who had lost money. that they were continuing the run, “Police are now collecting but now only irregularly. Since the order to tighten up on Myanmar asking what has hap- Deputy Superintendent Banphot information from all banks in Krabi “We still go, but only if we have visa-extension stamps came into pened to the tourists in Thailand.” Kittivira pointed out on Monday to locate the ATMs that were 10 customers for the van. We now effect on August 13, the number The strict enforcement comes that genuine tourists had nothing fitted with skimming equipment. offer visa runs to other places, of visa runners at the Ranong as Thailand attempts to crack to worry about. After that, we will check the such as Satun [on the Malaysian border has halved, confirmed down on foreigners abusing the “Genuine tourists will be fine. CCTV footage in the targeted border], so we advise our custom- Ranong Immigration Superinten- system and working illegally. All you have to do is prove to the areas to see if we can identify the ers to go there if needed,” said dent Aekkorn Butsababodin. “It is not only Ranong. The rule officers at the border that you are suspects,” Col Wittaya said. Preeyapan Adithepwarangkul, the “Since then, our officers have applies to every border checkpoint a legitimate tourist, so either have Those falling foul of the scam owner of KBV Visa Run. refused to allow foreigners to throughout the country,” Col the right visa or the necessary included Taweepong Charoenrup, “Immigration officers are strict re-enter Thailand if they had just Aekkorn said. “Even tourists documents to prove your legiti- captain of Krabi FC, who discov- on visa-exemption stamps. So we completed a visa-exemption stay,” entering on their first visa-exemp- macy,” Col Banphot said. ered that more than 300,000 baht always suggest that our custom- Col Aekkorn said. tion stay may be refused at the “A travel itinerary, hotel book- had been illegally withdrawn from ers call us ahead of time for the “The drop in numbers has been border if we suspect that they will ings, tour bookings or any other his Krungthai Bank account via an most up-to-date information about so significant that I have even be working illegally in Thailand.” similar travel documents will be ATM in Taiwan. what is happening.” been contacted by officials in However, Sadao Immigration helpful proof.” – Saran Mitrarat 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS August 23 - 29, 2014 Phuket’s first underpass

Officials and ClubMed represent- opens, building continues atives inspect the grounds. Club Med gives By Chutharat Plerin THE 600-million-baht underpass located beside the Central Festi- green to Kata val Phuket shopping mall is now THE five rai of public land returned open to northbound vehicles, to the Kata-Karon community Phuket Highways Office Director when Club Med was given a new Samak Luedwonghad confirmed lease on life on August 11 will be to the Phuket Gazette on Tuesday. developed into a public park. The underpass was opened on “Representatives of the public Saturday from 10am to noon and and Club Med decided that the best then opened to traffic again way to use the land will be to de- on Tuesday after it was determined velop a green space where everyone that the road surface for north- can exercise and play sports,” said bound traffic at ground level was Phuket Provincial Administration unsafe. Organization (OrBorJor) President “After opening the underpass Paiboon Upatising on Saturday. for two hours on Saturday, we The resort would cover all closed it to allow traffic to travel construction costs of the park. as normal. However, on Monday The OrBorJor leased the plot to we discovered yesterday that the Club Med in 1985, with the 30-year road surface wasn’t safe for The unofficial opening of the underpass came days ahead of the planned opening. Photo: Jeremie Schatz lease set to expire in September next northbound traffic due to drain- year. age issues derived from the Yai Road. smoothly by next week and com- Mr Samak urged motorists to Club Med was able to renew the recent heavy rains,” Mr Samak The underpass was originally pletely finished by the beginning drive carefully while the underpass lease for only three years. said on Tuesday. slated to open for a mid-May trial, of October. is still under construction, and to Although President Paiboon ini- Though the underpass is open, but was set back by heavy rains. “Construction workers are be patient with any tailbacks. tially reported that the land to be the northbound traffic cannot The unofficial opening of the focusing on repairing the road “Please drive slowly and care- handed back covered three rai, he make a left-hand turn toward underpass comes days ahead of surface and removing construc- fully. We have only one lane open confirmed last Saturday that the full Makro along Wichit Songkram the planned opening at the end tion waste from the roadway. for northbound traffic right now. area of public land reclaimed Road. Those wanting to turn to- of this week. However, with the Motorists should be able to make Any accidents there would covered five rai. ward Kathu are advised to drive project 85 per cent complete, it left-hand turns toward Kathu by produce enormous tailbacks,” Mr – Woranut Pechdee north until they can access Bang is expected to be functioning next week,” Mr Samak said. Samak said. August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Waterfall area inspected for Tear downs rage on encroachment By Woranut Pechdee AN INVESTIGATION squad on A MASSIVE military sweep of Sunday inspected developed areas some of Phuket’s most popular allegedly encroaching on the pro- beaches on August 14 saw almost tected forest surrounding the two dozen illegal structures force- Wang Kee Aon Waterfall in the hills fully removed and charges pressed of Patong, one of the places HM against the business owners. King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited “We are following orders from on a trip to Phuket in 1959. the National Council for Peace and The team, composing Royal Order [NCPO]. Multiple business Forest Department (RFD) offic- owners have ignored the order to ers and Navy personnel, were remove their establishments, so following up on complaints from we are doing it for them,” said Col residents that claimed the area had Somchai Ponatong of the Army’s been overrun by construction. 41st Military Circle. “The complaints said that many The owners of the establish- buildings had been constructed in ments have been ordered to this area, diminishing the natural present themselves to local police landscape,” said Cheewapap or the Navy to face charges for Cheewatham, a former Sirinath encroachment, failure to obey an National Park chief who now official order and building with- serves as director of the RFD’s out permission. Demolition began on many of Phuket’s most popular beaches in accordance with an order issued by the NCPO. Forest Protection and Fire Con- “If they refuse to present them- trol Division. selves, they could be taken to Mayor Pian Keesin. Box Restaurant on Kalim Beach staff were already doing it them- “We found that there are at least military court,” Col Somchai added. “Patong Bay will stay, as Mr and found that restaurant staff had selves,” said Col Somchai. three construction sites near the The Navy started demolishing Prab was able to present a legiti- already begun tearing down parts Later that day, officials inspected waterfall. Additionally, PVC pipes the Windsurf Shop and Restaurant mate Chanote title. We have already of the building the military had and ordered torn down more than have been installed upstream to and Tri Trang Restaurant, but left checked its legality with the Land ordered them to remove. a dozen structures that were en- divert water to nearby house- standing Patong Bay, owned by Office,” Col Somchai said. “The Navy did not interfere in croaching on Nai Yang beach and holds, which diminishes the Prab Keesin, son of former Patong Officials also visited the White the tear-down of White Box, as on Cherng Talay beaches. volume of water flowing to the waterfall.” Although officers believed that Ancient remains unearthed, WWII shipwreck discovered the area looked like it had been ANCIENT human bones have been unearthed area to receive protection status, she said. encroached on, Mr Cheewapap along with clay pots believed to be up to 5,000 News of the discovery of ancient human said that they would have to wait years old in Khao Na Wang Mi in Krabi, across remains in Krabi came as the Fine Arts De- for verification from the Land Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. partment on Monday dispatched divers to Department and aerial photo inter- Following the discovery in a cliff area in inspect a sunken ship, possibly from World pretation of the land boundaries to Thap Prik, north of Krabi Town, the Phuket- War II, about a kilometer off Chumphon. be completed. based 15th Archaeology Office director Riam Fine Arts Department archaeologist Siri “We can’t move forward until Phumpongphaet said the office would regis- Ploymukda led divers to investigate the ship- the land title documents for the ter the area as an protected site to prevent wreck, lying at the bottom of Thong Kho Bay buildings are checked and the further damage. in Tambon Bang Nam Jeud. boundaries determined. However, Ms Riam said the belief that an area must The team found the ship, 50 meters long the waterfall is in a protected for- be registered before being granted protection by 8m wide, on a shallow seabed. est area, so if we can prove that was incorrect. Mr Siri said an initial inspection to deter- the construction sites are en- When an ancient object is discovered and mine the metal-hulled boat’s origins would The ship, possibly from WWII, was found at the croaching, the buildings will be confirmed by the Fine Arts Department, the take three days and then there would be a bottom of Thong Kho Bay off the coast of demolished,” he said. significance of the find is sufficient for the week-long investigation. – The Nation Chumphon. Photo: The Nation – Kritsada Mueanhawong 10 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS August 23 - 29, 2014 Japanese man may have fathered at least 12 Thai surrogate babies By Amy Lefevre Col Naiyawat Padermchit of the No debt with Metropolitan Police Divison 4 said THE lawyer of a Japanese man at least 12 babies tested were suspected of having fathered at fathered by Mr Shigeta. new budget, least 12 babies using Thai surro- Thailand has been gripped by gate mothers, submitted DNA surrogacy scandals recently, samples to Thai police on Mon- following allegations that an Aus- says NCPO day in a bid to clear his name. tralian couple had abandoned their GEN Prayuth Chan-ocha, head of The 24-year-old man, Mitsutoki Down’s syndrome baby with his the Army and the National Coun- Shigeta, identified by police as a Thai birth mother, taking only his cil for Peace and Order (NCPO) Japanese national twin sister back told the National Legislative As- who travelled fre- to Australia. sembly (NLA) on Monday that quently in and out ‘It’s a DNA sample, yes. Earlier this the proposed 2015 fiscal year bud- of Thailand, has He wants the truth to be month, Thai po- get would not leave problems or not been charged known’ lice discovered debt for the country. with any crime. – Kong Suriyamonthon, nine surrogate Gen Prayuth proposed the His lawyer, Mitsutoki Shigeta’s lawyer babies with their 2.575-trillion-baht budget on Kong Suriya- nannies and a Monday for approval by the NLA. monthon, said his pregnant surro- The budget will adhere to the prin- client wants to clear the allegations gate mother at a Bangkok ciples of economic sufficiency, against him. apartment, dubbed the “baby fac- reported The Nation. “It’s a DNA sample, yes. He tory” by media. Police later said The assembly voted 183 in fa- wants the truth to be known,” Mr that they had found more babies, vor of supporting the bill on the first Kong said on Monday, adding all suspected of being fathered by Japanese businessman Mitsutoki Shigeta is said to have fathered at reading, while three abstained. that he did not know whether Mr the Japanese businessman. least a dozen babies from Thai surrogate mothers. Photo: The Nation The Army chief expects the Shigeta would return to Thailand. “We have intelligence that [Mr Thailand’s Interpol director, The National Council for Peace economy to recover in the latter He declined to confirm Mr Shigeta] is a rich man and his Apichart Suriboonya, told and Order has given preliminary half of this year on the back of a Shigeta’s whereabouts, but said father gave him a lot of money. Reuters, adding that police had approval for a draft law to make clearer political situation and that the samples had come from We also know he took children not yet found any link to human commercial surrogacy a criminal effective budget measures. Japan. from Thailand to Cambodia,” trafficking. offense. – Reuters Boiler explodes, 22 injured in accident

The boiler explosion occurred early on August 17. Photo: The Nation A BOILER exploded at a dyeing building. The blaze was extin- plant in Samut Prakan’s Muang guished in 30 minutes. district on August 17, injuring 22 Police said six workers were on workers and residents. Several duty, including the operator, iden- nearby homes were also damaged tified as Sor Mon San, 25, who in the accident. was taken to the intensive care unit Of the injured, 17 were migrants of a hospital with burns all over including a Myanmar national in his body from scalding water. charge of running the boiler. Four A police source said there may others were from a Thai family have been problems with water living next door to the factory. pipes cooling the boiler, causing The entire plant and its machin- steam pressure to build up and ery, owned by Wongwisit Dyeing exceed the safe limit resulting in Co, was destroyed. Damage was the explosion. estimated to be about 10 million Thawee Kaewchart said the baht, reported The Nation. pre-dawn blast sent him and two The site has been declared off- children diving into a ditch by their limits pending an inspection by house, which was flattened by the police to determine the cause of force of the blast. Mr Thawee had the accident. No one has been burns on his arm and both of his charged yet. children had burns on a large part The explosion blew out the up- of their bodies. per and lower lids of the Jeerasak Sukhonthachart, per- five-meter-tall by three-meter- manent secretary of the Labour wide boiler and sent the main unit Ministry, said registered migrant flying some distance away from workers would be provided assis- its original site. The explosion lev- tance from the Social Security elled six homes and damaged a scheme while those unregistered few others while setting fire to would get initial assistance from machinery on the other side of the their employer. August 23 - 29, 2014 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Helping those who help our neighbors

Benjawan Tamphanuwat, 66, from Bangkok, is the president of the Kusoldharm Phuket taxi drivers could learn from Borneo drivers. Photo: Saran Mitrarat THE Kusoldharm Rescue Founda- Rescue Foundation. She first tion was established on September served as head of the 27, 1976. The original purpose of organization from 2000-2002, Taxis, take notes the organization was to form a team of workers that would then took up the post again in THE world renowned destination collect bodies that had been 2009. of Borneo is, without a doubt, full abandoned, buried in random Here, she talks about the of wonders: wild orangutans, the By Alex Stone places or involved in an accident. importance of maintaining a rare proboscis monkey, “head Workers would be called to houses” with plenty of human Do you have an opinion to voice? retrieve the bodies, then they positive, productive and safe skulls to go around, schools of Email [email protected] would pray for the deceased and working environment so that rescue workers, both paid hammerhead sharks and incredibly have a funeral ceremony so that and volunteer, can work together as a harmonious team friendly taxi drivers. barriers. Drivers who are confi- the person’s soul could move on. Flying halfway around the dent in their English-language We did this because of our and be ready for any situation they may face. world to remote Malaysian Borneo skills – much easier to find in faith, and we did it to help others. isn’t worth the trip only to witness Borneo than Phuket – are more A group of 19 people made up or causes any problems, I will not We must be ready to deal with the honest, fixed-rate taxi drivers likely to initiate a casual conver- the original administration board keep them around. anything – on land or in the sea. at work, but it is certainly some- sation, acting almost as informal when Kusoldharm was founded. I greatly admire my staff and The organization is run solely thing to reminisce about upon tour guides while taking a person Now, there are 50 paid staff and volunteers for having the heart to on donations. However, we never return to Phuket and when involved to exactly where they asked to go, about 300 volunteers, some of help other people while asking for send our staff out to collect in a taxi transaction, particularly at with no additional stops to book whom have been working with us little or nothing in return. money. The only way a donation Phuket International Airport. unwanted tours. for almost 20 years. Every worker must pass a can be made is by visiting our Unlike the chain-smoking taxi Beyond English-language skills The foundation has evolved and training course with the Phuket headquarters in Phuket Town. drivers that often greet visitors at and a general hospitality that puts adapted since its modest beginning Provincial Health Office in order Our focus is on Phuket, but we Phuket Airport with dress shirts most Thai-taxi hospitality to more than 40 years ago. Nowadays, to take part in lifesaving missions. also help out if there is an acci- unbuttoned and attitudes meant to shame, the drivers in Borneo we do a lot of social and charity The course includes CPR certifi- dent or disaster in other provinces. establish a fictional level of domi- charged reasonable prices. work apart from cations, first aid For example, in 1989, a plane nance, the drivers in Borneo were There isn’t a long pause as they our duties as a ‘It is no secret that techniques and crashed in Phang Nga, and many well dressed and incredibly polite. attempt to calculate how big of a rescue foundation. this is a hard job. Not more. people died. Kusoldharm Founda- On the way out to see the oran- sucker they think a person is (so It is no secret Our workers tion coordinated with Phang Nga gutans at the Semenggoh Wildlife they can adjust the price accord- that this is a hard many people would are normally asso- provincial authorities in retrieving Centre, one driver began talking ingly). It’s a quick response that job. Not many willingly do the work ciated with the bodies from the crash site. about how certain local plants are seems so reasonable the act of people would will- that our staff do.’ grisly business of And of course, when the 2004 used in traditional medicines for a bartering feels rude. ingly do the work saving lives on the tsunami hit, Kusoldharm rescue variety of illnesses. He wasn’t sell- In general, people, especially that our staff do. Most are volun- road, but we also train our staff workers served tirelessly. ing anything, he was simply tourists, don’t mind the price of teers and the staff are paid little. in marine search and rescue. We We work 24 hours a day, seven imparting information he thought a taxi. What they mind is the feel- I am always watching over my are having to adapt to the days a week and all of our ser- we would find interesting. ing of being ripped off. staff very closely. People in our ever-increasing number of water- vices are done for free. Such conversation makes a per- Come the AEC 2015, I would foundation must love each other related accidents in seas near the No one is forced to join our son feel good. There is something welcome the drivers of Borneo to and always have a positive atti- island. Many of our staff mem- team. They all follow their heart undeniably welcoming about the Phuket, as Phuket has a bounty tude, as our job is to help others. bers and volunteers have learned and passion, and most volunteer. interaction. of it’s own reasons to visit. De- I work hard to gain the trust essential techniques to save oth- I believe that is why we are still One of the main differences cent taxi drivers could make all and respect of my staff, and if one ers, and even themselves, in the here and why we are always get- between Phuket and Borneo taxi the difference to countless of our members is disrespectful case of a marine emergency. ting stronger. drivers boils down to language peoples’ experiences here.

Legalities of profitable video blogs I have a YouTube channel show- past activities while I am in the Can you tell me where the beach is? ing a video diary of my travels Kingdom, is this considered work? Is a there a statutory definition for around Thailand. I am trying to Concerned vlogger “beach” in Thailand? For example, understand what laws I need to Thailand the area of land below the mean be aware of in relation to my cur- tidal height? Or that area of land rent and past activities. Is Yaowapa Pibulpol, chief of below highest astronomical spring uploading videos to YouTube con- Phuket Provincial Employment tide? Or something else? sidered work? Does it matter if I Office (PPEO), replies: Hydrographer have YouTube ads turned on or No, it isn’t, as long as the up- Bang Tao off? I have many other videos on load is for fun or to share for free. my channel, which I made 100 However, if you turn on Somyot Laochoo, director of Not sure where the beach ends and where it begins. Photo: Saran Mitrarat per cent outside Thailand – before YouTube ads while living in Thai- the Phuket Land Office, replies: Some laws mention the word Harbor Master.” my arrival. If I have ads turned land, or post them in your own blog The Land Office has no exact beach, but there is no precise defi- But the act does not give any on and am being paid for these where they can collect revenue, definition of what constitutes a nition of what exactly is a beach. definition of what a “beach” is. this could be considered work. beach. The definition is controlled For example, Section 117 of the However, Marine Department Even if you posted videos while by the Marine Office. Thai Navigation Act BE 2456 says, regulations give two definitions outside Thailand, but then turned Anytime we have to deal with “No person shall construct build- for “coast” or “shoreline”. on ads while here, this would be measuring land next to the beach, ings or other structure encroaching One definition, for where there considered work, as you are mak- we have to work with the Marine over, in or underwater of any river, is no beach [no sand], is the high ing money while in the country. Office and make sure the plot of canal, marsh, reservoir, lake using tide mark. However, if you activated the land is not on the beach. as a communication path or for a The other definition, for where ads before entering the country, common use of the public, or of there is a beach [sand], is where and still received revenue once Phuripat Theerakulpisut, direc- the sea within Thai waters or on the water meets the “sea bank” – here, this would not be considered tor of the Phuket Marine the beach of such sea unless that is, where land meets the sand, as working. Office, replies: permission is obtained from the beyond high-tide mark. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION August 23 - 29, 2014 A step in the right direction THE welcome news that the Royal Thai Police no longer need to wait 24 hours before launching a missing child search is one of the greatest leaps forward in policing policy in years (see page 1). A regular reader would not have to flip through a pile of back issues to know of the countless international law-enforcement conferences reported over the years – and the standard photo opportunities of local police targeting “bad guys”, primarily in the hope of saving Thailand from losing face and defending the nation’s lucrative tourism reputation. This latest move targets the saving of lives of those most valu- able to any society: children. It also brings the Royal Thai Police in line with world standards. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD) teams across the United States. “The first few hours after a child is abducted are critical,” says the FBI on its website, although admitting that the CARD teams were only established in October 2005. However, the FBI brings some common sense to the problem – and a counter to the Thai Police mantra that they do not have enough officers: the FBI has only 60 CARD officers who make up five teams working the entire US. The policy shift also caters well to the changing social fabric of Phuket, where many parents are from other provinces. Most Thais Take away jet-skis, not restaurants in Phuket are not Phuket natives, and many of them leave their children with elderly family members or friends while they work. Re: Gazette online, Military bull- Can the Army stay? Sadly, as the tragic tale of Nong Dear shows, anytime a child is dozes Phuket beach structure, owners to face charges, August 14 out of sight of his or her parents could be a time for worry. Re: Gazette online, Patong Po- To their credit, the Thai police now (unofficially) use to their Very sad to see the Windsurf and Tri Trang Beach Restaurant de- lice deny Mother’s Day shakedown benefit another recent cultural shift – the Thai dependency on Do you have an opinion to voice? on Soi Bangla, August 13 being connected online. Police use the chat application Line to molished. Both provided much Email [email protected] What this is indicative of, is that update the media on breaking news stories. News of a missing needed facilities on the beach. I cannot understand the re- corruption remains the primary child can be quickly spread the same way. driving force in Phuket, and that Of all sad irony, the case of missing Nong Pin in 2011 high- moval of beach chairs and No hope for change the NCPO has pushed the crimi- lights how she herself could have been using at the time of her umbrellas from the beach – there nals (including corrupt police) off disappearance, one of the greatest tools in locating missing per- is very little natural shade avail- Re: Gazette online, We can’t save to the side to lay low for awhile. sons: she was last seen in an internet cafe using Facebook. able – yet we are still plagued with drivers from themselves: Phuket However, they are so accus- The global online networking portal has 24 million users in noisy jet-skis who have very little police, August 16 tomed to corruption that they can’t Thailand, who collectively send more than 5.5 billion messages regard for swimmers. Insane driving will continue stay away. each month. Yet despite the plethora advertisements that target Phuket Oldie until the police are actually out on They seem addicted to wrong a specific Facebook readership, the has yet to see one Gazette forum the roads giving out tickets. Gazette behavior, all the way up. I think localized public notice for a missing person. Everyone drives like a maniac… the Army needs to take care of Mark Zuckerberg, 29, has yet to sire children, but has amassed because they can. everything in Thailand for at least more than 893.48bn baht from Facebook. Maybe he can afford to Culture of apathy Why not speed up and go another 10 years – minimum. spare a few localized ad slots to promote missing children notices through red lights if there are Hmmm, not good – if the Royal Thai Police can seize the initiative. Re: Gazette online, Phuket road never any repercussions? Gazette forum safety: Time to tank it in, August Road stops for no helmets 17 doesn’t improve safety. Cops in As a Canadian expat living in pursuit vehicles are the only thing Boost surfing tourism Phuket for the past 17 years, I that could work, but Col Sakchai have found that it is not so much says there are no plans for that. a “culture of carelessness”, but So driving will remain insane here. Re: Gazette online, Club Med giv- more a “culture of apathy” that Kamalala ing green to Kata, August 18 seems to permeate the very core Gazette forum This is an ideal spot for a skate at every level of Thai society. park for kids. With Surfhouse at They know what the rules are, one end of Kata Beach, a skate- but they just don’t care. Back off the beach boarding bowl at the other, and Police and military enforcement ocean surf in between, it would with steep fines and/or jail time is Re: Gazette online, Phuket offi- become a mecca for surf tourism. urgently required for all traffic vio- cial assures Patong kingpin not Mike lations. Be careful out there. above the law, August 19 Gazette forum Ian Which part of “now” do you Gazette forum not understand? If the low season weather causes damage to Hoping for foresight your resort, it is obviously built Beware of both still too close to the public beach. Re: Gazette online, Phuket’s first Phil Phelan underpass opens as construction and flowing water Facebook continues, August 19 Will this be a 300-million-baht Re: Gazette online, Patong Police swimming pool or not? Let’s hope Station goes for a swim during Heavier fines needed they had the foresight to allow for Phuket flash flood, August 15 the annual monsoon rain and don’t A flash flood is fast moving Re: Gazette online from The Na- blame “unusual monsoon rainfall” water that can sweep people and tion, Nationwide wheel-locking if it does flood. even cars away, with only 20 or campaign kicks off, August 19 Hopefully this will be the an- so centimeters of depth. A great start but they should swer to the traffic congestion That water in the picture is as start towing cars away and im- problem. It may also serve as the stagnant as it gets. The danger is pose heavy fines to re-claim them. role model for the proposed contagion from sewage. I would The drivers would think before Patong tunnel in regards to drain- Volume 21 Issue 34 not be standing around in it. doing it again, for sure. age. Good luck, boys. 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Until August 28, 2-4:30pm. Kidz Activities by Quest September 6-7, 8:30am-4:30pm During July and August, kids and parents are invited to visit Canal Village every Tuesday and Thurs- day afternoon to take part in the kids’ activities program of the day, which include treasure hunt, wacky games, bbq chefs, and kids vs wild, all taking turn for an afternoon of kids’ entertainment. “Kidz Activities by Quest” is the highlight activity during Laguna Phuket’s Summer Fam- ily Promotion, a trove of extra benefits and added value for all Laguna hotel guests which include free dining for kids, free kids’ golf, free Laguna Tours Excursions and extra beds (terms and conditions apply). For more information call 076- 362300 or visit: lagunaphuket .com/events/family-festival

September 6-7, 8:30am- 4:30pm. Phuket Cycling Fest 2014 Phuket Cycling Fest 2014 kicks off in Phuket Town with ad- October 4, 7pm. Dinner and baht, guests 750 baht. Contact and 107), are proud to sponsor The Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s vanced race of 70km, interme- Rock Party at Bliss Maggy Wigman on 86-594 1758, this annual charity event. ‘Phuket Today’ show, the island’s diate race of 26km and a begin- Dinner and Rock party at Bliss in email [email protected] only nationally broadcast television ners race of 10km.The program celebration of giving to needy kids November 6. Loy Krathong program (aired daily on True Visions also includes a bicycle workshop in Phuket through the Rotary Club October 23. Chulalongkorn A festival traditionally performed on channels 79 [HD] and 107 [SD]), as well as a meet and great event of Patong Beach. Opens at 7pm Memorial Day the full moon night of the 12th lunar are proud to sponsor this event. with Thai celebrity “Wan Wan”. and closes at midnight. Tickets are Chulalongkorn Day commemo- month, which usually falls in No- Entrance fee of 350 baht includes 3,000 baht at the door or 2,500 rates the reign of Rama V. vember. Loy Krathong is not a pub- November 20-22. The Phuket a T-Shirt. For more information baht in advance. lic holiday International Sportfishing call 076-212213 For more information call 081-892 November 4, 9am-4pm. PIWC Tournament (PIST) 9207, email [email protected] presents The Melbourne Cup November 7-8. 2014 BISP Inter- Registration on November 19 from September 18, 11:30am-2pm. or go to rotarypatong.org The PIWC presents The Melbourne national Football Tournament 6pm onwards at the Tamarind Bar Phuket International Women’s This event is proudly sponsored Cup, “The Race That Stops a British International School Phuket & Grill in Chalong. For more Club September Lunch by the Phuket Gazette. Nation”. For more information con- (BISP) in Thailand is proud to host info, visit: phuket-international- The September lunch will be at tact Maggy Wigman on 86-594 for the thirteenth consecutive year, sportfishing-tournament.com. Bollywood, Phuket Town. Early October 16, 11:30am-2pm. 1758, email info@piwcphuket- the seven-a-side Football Tourna- This annual event, now in its booking is recommended as seats Phuket International Women’s .com or visit piwc-phuket.com ment. Over 1,000 young players 10th year, is proudly sponsored by are limited. All are welcome. Mem- Club October Lunch The Phuket Gazette and from all over Asia are expected at the Phuket Gazette and PGTV's bers 600 baht, guests 750 baht. For The October lunch will be at Di- PGTV’s ‘Phuket Today’ show, this exciting competition. 'Phuket Today' show, the island's more information contact Maggy vino, Cherng Talay. Early booking the island’s only nationally broad- For more information email BISP only nationally broadcast television Wigman on 86-594 1758, email is recommended as seats are lim- cast television program (aired Athletics Director Jeff LaMantia at program (aired daily on True Vi- [email protected]. ited. All are welcome. Members 600 daily on True Visions channels 79 [email protected] sions channels 79 and 107).

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FAMILY POOL VILLA GUEST HOUSE SALE- LONE BEACH LAND For fun and elegant entertain- KHAOLAK OCEANFRONT FOR SALE ing. Perfect for British School. Guest house at Khaolak Cen- VILLA 34 rai beachfront 300m. Please 6 beds. Happy to show. ter for sale, 14 rooms with fully contact Ms. Janjala. Tel: 084- THB18m neg. Tel: 098-515 equipment. 3 storeys. (10x30 305 3264. 4733(English), 084-185 4746. M)ground floor can make Res- Email: [email protected] taurant and Bar, close to high- SEAFRONT LAND way road,opposite Khaolak KAMALA FOR SALE HOUSE NEAR Laguna Resort. Near Beach. 6 rai, Chanote, seafront 66m. KHAO LAK Tel: 076-485118, 081-894 1030 Tel: 089-897 2141. 10x10 Furnished & Co Ltd (English & Thai). Email:info Mangrove, Proton, Honda @khaolaktravellerlodge.com. Luxury brand-new villa, 400cc all 1mn baht. Urgent.Tel: www.khaolaktravellerlodge.com 083-632 5721, 083-632 5732. Fully furnished and ready 2 POOL VILLAS to move in, 3 bedrooms 4 NEXT TO PIA NEW CONDO IN NAI bathrooms with infinity SALE OR RENT YANG! 10m long swimming pool Brand new condo in Nai Yang, and truly beautiful sea top floor (8th floor), 2 mins from view. Located in a small the airport, ocean facing, Fully development, only 50m furnished, gym and pool, 30 from the sea and 3 min- sqm, 5 minute walk to the utes from Ao Po Grand beach, convenience stores on Marina. For sale: 19.9 your door step. New shopping million baht or long-term 2-bedrooms, private pool, mall coming up across the rent: 150,000 baht per new house in Rawai Beach street! Very special cash price! month. Tel: 081-343 area. 50,000 baht per 2.3 million baht, foreign free- 0777. Email: montha_ month. Sale 6.9 million hold. Please send message in [email protected] baht. Email: gm@thenet English. Tel: 090-160 0603. workproperty.com Email: No1phuket@gmail. KATA BEACH FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE com Best location, road frontage, 15 Land 1.5 rai, far from beach LAND PLOTS million baht. Business or near Amora Hotel Cherng 3.1 MILLION BAHT house, 7 bedrooms, 7 bath- Talay. Land 2 rai, Soi Pasak. rooms. Tel: 086-595 8512 (En- Have electric and water. No glish & Thai). Email: nalumana need to fill land, good for hous- [email protected] ing. Tel: 081-937 8152.

QUIET GREEN AREA LAKEVIEW HOUSE Ready to move in. Villa Fully furnished house in Three-bedroom lakeview house 1: on 1,100sqm land, Chalong, 2 aircon bed- in Chalong, inside Land & 16.9 million baht. Villa 2: rooms, lovely garden. House Park, Phuket. Price: 8.4 2 plots, each 1,100sqm on 2,200sqm land, 21.9 Start from 10,000 baht / million baht. Tel: 076-219892, in a development with million baht. Brand-new, month. Tel: 081-892 4311. 089-472 5834 (English & Thai). underground electricity each with 3 bedrooms, 4 http://palaigreen.weebly. Fax:076-219893. Email: charu and security for sale. bathrooms, 12m swim- com [email protected] Conveniently located, ming pool. Guest bunga- only 10 mins from airport, low with 1 bedroom, 1 PIA International School, bathroom. Perfectly lo- ANDAMAN HOUSE FOR SALE Nai Yang Beach, Ao Po cated in a development BEACH SUITE Marina and shopping with underground elec- Spectacular seaview condo lo- th center. Ready to build, tricity and security, only cated on the 12 floor in Patong. 3.1 million baht per plot. 800m from Mission Hills This 127 sqm apartment com- Tel: 081-343 0777. Golf Course, less than 10 prises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, minutes to airport, Phu- 3 balconies and a spacious living ket International Acad- / dining room, has everything you emy and Ao Po Grand need for comfortable living. Close In Soi Sansabai, Patong. Classified Advertisements Marina. Please call 081- to shops, the beach (2 minutes Call Yooyen for details on 343 0777. Email: mon walk), and access to our swim- 087-895 0362 (English & ming pool and other facilities. Tel: Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. tha_phuket@yahoo. Thai). Email: panyaah249 com 076-341879 (English & Thai). @gmail.com Then hand it to any of our agents. Email: [email protected]

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PALM BREEZE CONDO 2-BEDROOM Nai Harn, 2 bedrooms, 1 BUNGALOW SEAVIEW LAND TOWNHOUSE bathroom, Fully furnished. KOH KAEW FOR SALE KAMALA PHUKET TOWN Urgent sale US$199,000. Near Int school. Western kitchen, FOR SALE / RENT No agents! For more informa- air con, quiet estate. 2.95 million. tion, please call 081-956 Tel: 087-999 6174(English). 1077. Email: gtbbkk@yahoo. com

NICE STUDIO APT, B 1.5 MILLION BUILDING Studio of 36 sqm. Phuket Town BANGLA - PATONG at Green Places. Quiet. De- 25 million baht, XL commer- tails on request. Tel: 095-437 cial / residential building in Soi 2.75 rai 4,500sqm. Nor Sor 9062 (English). Email: lilly@ Bangla Square, Patong. 4 3 Kor title, ready to be built, mail.ru floors + 6m frontage. Over building permit, electricity, 360sqm in total. For more in- road access, only 10 mn In Supalai City Hill es- formation, please call 087-881 baht / rai. Tel: 088-768 0942. tate. Very quiet, safe, 7600 (English & Thai). Email: Email: pascal.elephan tbouti convenient. 3 years old, HOUSE FOR SALE [email protected] [email protected] 2 storeys, furnished, 3 NAI HARN bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3-bedrooms, fully fur- WiFi, decorated, shady nished, 5 minutes to the PHUKET NEW CONDO garden, well-maintained beach. Reduced to 3.9 FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE IN by original owner. For million baht for quick sale. 2-bed, 2-bath. Sugar Palm UDON THANI sale: 2.8 million baht ono. Tel: 088-168 5032. Condo. Right at Suan Luang 59 rai: 150,000 baht per rai. For more information, Park with direct access to su- Beautiful land, perfect for re- please call 089-874 00 perb park, lake and ocean sort living. Many big trees and 61. Email: stephenfein@ HABITOWN views. 10th floor, corner unit, 90 a creek, very peaceful moun- gmail.com KOH KAEW FOR SALE sqm. 10 min to Central shop- tain views. Next to a national park. Power, water, easy ac- 115sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- ping center, 20-30 minutes to 3-BEDROOMS ZCAPE beaches. 65,000 baht per sqm. cess. 15 minutes from air- rooms, 4 aircons, includes port. Beautiful part of Thai- 2-BATHROOMS 1-BEDROOM CONDO built-in furniture, 2 floors. Re- Call Noi 087- 269 8492. REAL SEAVIEW land. Contact Nisa 086-211 LAND IN COMPOUND LAGUNA sale down 150,000 baht. Tel: 1599. (English & Thai). Email: Brand-new, semi-fur- Seaview land, Yamu hills, Villa in good compound 089-772 7012. moon_ [email protected] with sport club. Fur- nished, two 1-bedroom LAND FOR SALE 0.967 rai 5.5 million baht, free- condos (27.7sqm & 29. hold, Chanote. Tel: 084-625 nished, opposite Laem Back of Loch Palm, 510sqm, Hin Seafood & Maeju, 41sqm), adjacent units BEAUTIFULLY part of a small gated commu- LAND FOR SALE 5090. Email : yamu.hills. on 6th floor in Zcape de- [email protected] near PIADS. For more FURNISHED nity of 2 villas, next to small Close to the beach in Mai information, please call velopment, ready now. CONDO lake. Chanote title and, if in- Khao. 4,136 sqm. Chanote title 081-719 0014. Email: Near Laguna, Boat Av- Attractively furnished, Fully terested, complete house 16.9 million baht. Negotiable [email protected] enue and beaches. Thai equipped, 4th floor, 37sqm, plans provided for free. 6 mil- price. Contact Khun Tik.Tel: or foreign ownership 1-bed condo in the Royal lion baht, negotiable. For 085-784 7218 (English & Thai). LAND AND HOUSE ok. Both priced at under Place. Tel: 081-828 0615 more information, please call Email: khrutphuketproperty PARK 2 million baht. Tel: 085- (English & Thai). Email: 087-266 4583 (English), 082- @gmail.com 3-bedrooms, 2-bath- 235 1532 (English & 440 6884 (Thai). LUXURY dom [email protected] rooms, 2-storey house for POOL VILLA Thai). Email: thanasak. sale. 200 sqm land, for [email protected] LAND - PATONG BEACH photos. Tel: 084-845 4743. Opposite White Box restaurant. APARTMENT FOR SALE Email: attivitaphuket@ya LARGE SEAVIEW Sea View & beach front. 48 mil- hoo.co.uk LUXURY VILLA IN BOAT LAGOON lion baht/rai. Plots of 22 rai, 10 2-bedroom, marina apart- HOUSE AT LAYAN Just 3 minutes from BIS, rai, and 4 rai Tel: 084-847 9977 ment for sale in Boat La- 900sqm land, 350sqm build- (English & Thai), 084-058 8892 goon, north of Phuket Town, ing, 3 bedrooms + maid (English & Thai). Email:info in a residential maritime room, 4 bathrooms, studio, @pacificlighthotel.com PATONG SEAVIEW township surrounded by CONDO 14x4m swimming pool, fish commercial plaza and sport- Within unique develop- ponds. 15 million baht. Con- Located in Andaman Beach ment – 8,700,000 baht. ing facilities. Fully furnished, th tact Alex. Tel: 089-651 3250. Suite, this 120 sqm, 12 floor Please call 081-077 1765. private carport, large swim- VILLA WITH POOL apartment consisting of 2 ming pool available for resi- Email: phuketformations 4-bedrooms, pool villa for bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and @gmail.com dents. Living area: 198sqm. 3 rai, Chanote. Price: 54 sale, Fully furnished, 12.5 3 balconies, a spacious living FOR SALE / RENT Freehold. Price: 11 million million baht. Tel: 081-787 million baht or rent long room and spectacular sea- SEA VIEW baht. Tel: 080-789 4500 (En- 4383. Email: ruggdan@ term: 75,000 baht per views has everything you glish & French). Email: Chris gmail.com 1-bedroom apartment at month. Tel: 089-729 2989. need for comfortable living. Eden Resort Karon. Only [email protected] Email: tabppg@gmail. Close to shops, the beach (2 FREEHOLD POOL VILLA 15 apartments in com- com minute walk), access to plex. Fully furnished, swimming pool and other fa- gym and 20x5m swim- CHEAP LAND & LAND & HOUSE cilities. Tel: 076-341879 (En- ming pool. Please call HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE glish). Email: jayney mac 087-882 9604. Email: @yahoo. com.au Location: Phanom Dis- ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] trict, Surat Thani, near PALACE Khao Sok National Park. - Land: 120 rai + rubber plantation, 8 years old. 6 BEACHFRONT From 1.1 million baht. POOL VILLA million baht. VILLA RAWAI 800m from Nai Harn FOR SALE / RENT Beach. For more information, please call 080- Land of 35 rai and a 124 1245. Email: kay@ house with aircon, 2 phuketandamanreal bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Magnificent penthouse in estate.com and kitchen at Tambon Karon with panoramic sea Bornok, Prachuap Khiri view apartment. Reduced Khan, 20km from Pra- by 10 million baht for quick chuap Khiri Khan Town. sale, includes an additional TITLE CONDO 2BR The land is 1.3km from two-bedroom apartment. 800sqm, 3-4 bedrooms, REDUCED Rawai, 800sqm land, Petchkasem Road. - House: 1-rai area, fur- Now 46 million baht. Free- 2 living rooms, private Rawaii: 66 sqm, 6.5 million Fully furnished, 3 bed- Price is only 10 million nished, 2 bedrooms, 2 hold. Please call 080-124 beach, from 35 million baht if closed within in 30 rooms, 3 bathrooms. baht. Nor Sor 3 title aircons. 1.9 million baht. 1245. Email: kay@phu baht. Sale: 29.9 million days.Tel: 089-772 7136 Price: 15 million baht. deed. Please call 086- Please call 081-667 ketandaman realestate. baht. Email: gm@thenet (English). Email: tedlee Contact Nisa. Tel: 089- 615 9719. 1637, 082-539 6433. com workproperty.com [email protected] 674 4898. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE August 23 - 29, 2014

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PATONG 1 BEDROOM PATONG 1 & 2 7,000 BAHT VILLA FOR RENT Patong 1-bedroom unit, BEDROOM UNITS FOR RENT, PER MONTH NAI YANG HOUSE FOR RENT seaview, quiet, security, Modern kitchens, large pool, RAWAI / NAI HARN 1-bedroom house, furnished, 3-bed, Fully furnished. Long gate, aircon, power, WiFi. free WiFi, maid, cable, park- WiFi + cable TV, quiet area. time rental. 21,000 baht per 18,000 baht per month. Call ing, gym. For more informa- For more information, please month. Please call 084-847 Tam. Tel: 080-383 3060. tion, please call 080-052 call 081-892 4311. http:// 4377 (English), 084-842 8082 (English & Thai). Email: panwagreen.weebly.com 6147 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] [email protected] CHALONG HOUSE FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 4-BED, 3-BATH Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, PATONG 1 & 2 HOUSE 3-bedrooms, 2-bath- 3 bathrooms and 3 aircons. BEDROOM UNITS NEAR LAGUNA Vassana Residence and 3-bedrooms, 400sqm, free rooms, 4 aircon. Fully Tel: 087-266 7191. Modern kitchens, large pool, 4-bed, 3-bath with private Palm Breeze resort. WiFi and cable TV. 25,000 furnished with small gar- free WiFi, maid, cable, park- pool, landscaped garden, Starting at 30,000 baht baht per month. For more in- den, quiet area. Rent ing, gym. For more informa- and only a few minutes drive per month for long-term formation, please call 081- 15,000 baht / month. Tel: tion, please call 080-052 to Villa Market and Laguna. HOUSE FOR RENT rent. Sea view rooftop 892 4311. http://palaigreen. 086-690 0626.Email: 8082 (English & Thai). Email: Short and long term. Available deck and bar over looking weebly.com [email protected] [email protected] now. Please call 089-655 the Andaman Sea. 2 7480. Email: suppamas@ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. live.com LCD TV in every room, BRAND NEW KATHU GOLF AND CONDO FOR RENT swimming pool, washing MODERN VALLEY VIEW VILLA IN TOWN machine in every apart- POOL VILLA KATA BUNGALOW 1, 2 and 3 bed Kathu golf and Furnished condo with ment. 160sqm in size, SOI 4 valley view villa. For rent, big aircon, TV, fridge. Gym free WiFi. Tel: 087-882 Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, pool, 4 km to BIS. Quiet, on 9604. Email: artlpmj@ya kitchen, bathroom, terrace, In Chalong, 4 bedrooms and pool. 7,500 baht per top of a private hill. Fully fur- month until September. hoo.com, www.premier WiFi and cable TV. Price: nished. Maid, WiFi, security. with furniture and swim- propertiesphuket.com 9,000 baht per month. For ming pool. Call wokki. For more information, Long-term 35,000, 38,000 and please call 081-978 more information, please 75,000 baht per month. For Tel: 080-144 1168. Email: call 081-606 2827(English & [email protected] 1558. Email: keng.na. more information, please call [email protected] Thai). Email: nij017@hot 087-269 8492. LOVELY APARTMENTS mail.com FOR RENT Brand New Modern Pool 3-BED VILLA RENT Please contact 081-539 Villas (2 & 3 beds). Fully 9612, 087-633 1472. Email: KAMALA HOUSE furnished. Free WiFi, HOUSE FOR RENT Villa in Kamala, 3 bedrooms [email protected], Satellite TV, Pool & Gar- FOR RENT / SALE www.pukeyomefc2.web.fc2. all air con, 4 baths all ensuite, THALANG den Maintenance. Be- bath tub in master, Fully fur- com/phuketcondorent.htm tween Cape Yamu & Ao nished, Euro kitchen, wash Po Marina. Tel: 081-893 machine, Internet, cable TV, 5270, 093-014 5072. large garden so dog/cat OK, KATA BEACH Email: srdupouy@gm- abundant free water, central APARTMENT ail.com, www.tropical- hot water. Facebook: house Nice 1 bedroom, kitchen, house.net rentkamala. Price: 35,000 WiFi, spa, Fully furnished, baht per month. Tel: 086-773 500 baht per night. Tel: 086- Near BIS single house. 3 4538. Email: [email protected] 595 8512 081-970 4638 APARTMENT bedrooms, Fully furnish Email: nalumana2000@ya FOR RENT PATONG ed, airconditioners, furni hoo.com Condo pool, security, 46 ture, kitchen. 28,000baht square meters, Fully fur- per month. For more in- LUXURY 1 BED nished. For more informa- formation please call PATONG KARON OCEANFRONT tion, please call 089-728 081-892 1732. Email: 100 sqm, pool, Fully fur- LUXURY APT 4005 (English&Thai). Email: ann@siammileage. com nished, WiFi. Price: 5-star, 1 bedroom. Pools, [email protected] 18,000 baht per month. Fully furnished, 5 bed- quiet area. 24,000 baht per For more information rooms, 4 bathrooms. Tel: month. Available now. Tel: please call 081-271 094-595 2451, 094-595 087-531 1124 (English&Thai). 2-BED APT PATONG 200SQM 7092. Email: bricothai 1444. Email: righthere Email: dfenocchio@hotmail. 100 sqm, pool, Fully fur- WAREHOUSE [email protected] [email protected] com, www.karonhill.alter nished, WiFi. 18,000 baht Near Chalong circle, vista.org/ per month. For more informa- modern lockup. Price: tion, please call 081-271 25,000 baht per month. 7092. Email: bricothailand Tel: 081-082 5707. @hotmail.com August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 19

Property Property Accommodation Holiday Household Services Services Available Homes & Items Wanted Villa Rentals DELUXE BEACHFRONT ESTATE,CONDO,VILLA HOUSE FOR RENT MODERN KITCHEN MGMT CONDOS NEAR BIS 2 bedrooms, also 1 bedroom, 1-3-BED APT & POOL & APPLIANCES Managed by hoteliers, profes- ELECTRICIAN 3 bedroom house for rent sionally operating resorts, prop- kitchen, lounge. The Point PENTHOUSE Electrician needed to in Burasiri, opposite British erty & rental management. near Central Festival, many 1, 2, 3-bed, spacious. Beaches check and determine prop- International School. Spe- Email: [email protected] facilities. Tel: 081-892 0038. & Kata town 3 min walk. Email: erty power, need to install cial rate for Annual rental. [email protected] generator and hook up. Call now! Tel: : 081-597 PROPERTY, VILLA Tel: 087-884 8972. 6195. Email: unique_ 2-BEDROOM HOUSE MANAGEMENT [email protected] CHALONG Newly painted 4-year-old BRAND NEW Experienced hoteliers / prop- For sale. Complete with all erty managers offer pre-opening, house, 2 minutes from Chalong MODERN POOL Property Circle, 5 minutes from Tesco VILLA modern appliances, fridge management and rental ser- LUXURY and dining table. Please vices of resorts, villas, apart- CONDOMINIUM Lotus, great location, quiet and Wanted secure estate. 13,000 baht per call for photos. Bargain ments & estate management 14000 B / M price at 85,000 baht. Tel: including juristic persons. 7th floor, 1bedrm, living rm, month. Contact Pha. Tel: 076- 384567, 093-165 1642 (English 084-650 1048, 085-354 Email: [email protected] VILLA / GUESTHOUSE / kitchen, Fully furnished, pool, 9694. fitness, 24hr security. Close to & Thai). Email: michaelhiggin HOTEL WANTED [email protected] For purchase or rent long term: Central Festival, Head Start Int. CONSTRUCTION 15-40 rooms, no more than a 30- School, BigC, Hospital.Tel: BABY BED FOR SERVICES minute drive from Patong. Must 086-683 7162. Email: yosom Brand New Modern Pool SALE [email protected] DISCOUNTS ON Villas (2 & 3 beds). Fully All types of construction be in a quiet location and have a sea view from at least 30% of the SERVICED APTS furnished. Free WiFi, satel- undertaken, by our own lite TV, pool & garden workforce, under western rooms. Tel: +41-79-289 1259. PRIVATE POOL VILLA Email: hotel.phuket.wanted maintenance. Between management. Contact us for 3-bedroom private pool villa lo- @gmail.com Cape Yamu & Ao Po Ma- more details and a free quo- cated minutes from the famed rina. Tel: 081-893 5270, tation. Competitive prices. Laguna area. Tel: 084-842 2262 093-014 5072. Email: srdu Tel: 085-576 6812 (English), INVESTMENT (English & Thai). Email: lita.hine [email protected] www. 089-166 8090 (Thai). Email: PROPERTY @hotmail.com tropical-house.net Can turn into daybed. ajb@thaiworldconstruc Wanted in Phuket, Phang Nga Our serviced studio and Paid 20,000 baht, price tion.com, www.thaiworldcon or Khao Lak areas, cash buyer. SEA VIEW 3-BED VILLA, negotiable. Tel: 085-136 struction.com two-bed apartments are Tel: 087-278 5037. Email: peter PATONG VILLA FOR RENT 3031 (English). [email protected] now available at dis- Luxury villa of character w/ counted rates! Great loca- NAI YANG PDS PHUKET DRAIN Patong sea view. Estate pool, tion near the Big Buddha, 3 bed, Fully furnished. Long time FULLY INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST OFFICE / RETAIL private and secure. 60,000 pool, aircon, furnished. Tel: rental. 21,000 baht per month. KITCHEN SPACE WANTED baht per week; 200,000 per Tel: 084-847 4377 (English), 084- At Phuket drain specialists, we 086-282 6221 (English), Coffee machine and professional month; 1 million baht per year 842 6147(English & Thai). can guarantee that you will re- Office / Retail space wanted 082-804 0518 (Thai). Email: sound system. For more infor- – plus utilities, service extra. Email: [email protected] ceive a quick and efficient service asap. Approx 20sqm. In Ka- info@chalongapartment. mation, call Ann 081-979 0770. Minimum deposit of 20,000 for everything from blocked drains mala / Surin area. Tel: 082- com Email: [email protected] baht. Tel: 086-587 0196 (En- to drain repairs to pipe replace- 521 7745 (English). Email: glish & Thai). Email: natawa ment. Our team of highly qualified [email protected] NICE AND QUIET SALE NEW & USED [email protected] staff have a wealth of experience Accommodation CONDO PATONG ITEMS in dealing with blocked drains. SEEKING LONG-TERM For rent. Fully furnished, Refrigerator, cash register, We operate a 24hr emergency VILLA RENTAL KATA NEW SEA VIEW Wanted close to all amenities and pizza accessories, ice cream service and ensure a quick re- Prefer unfurnished, single APARTMENT nightlife: Wi-Fi, cable TV, show case and more. For price sponse time. when you have a storey only, 2 bedrooms + gar- New 1 and 2-bedroom apart- DVD, gym, pool, parking, call 084-845 4743. blocked drain, you know who to den. Must accept 2 Labrador ments. Long and short terms. RENT APARTMENT/ 24 / 7 security - 20,000 baht/ call. Phuket drain specialists. we dogs. All areas considered ex- Sea view, huge balcony, TV HOUSE RAWAI month. www.cekipa.wix. BAR CONTENTS FOR guarantee we will beat any quote. cept Patong. Contact Keith. Tel: panels, WiFi, free parking. Sea Need to rent apartment or house com/phuketcondo Tel: 081- SALE Tel: 081-090 9516 (English), 085- 081-929 2267. Teresa: 081- 867 view, pools, gym, expensive fur- in rawai / nai harn from 25 Sep- 797 1718. (English). Email: Pool tables, TVs, fridges, point 224 6685(Thai). Email: kjoshea 7223. Email: kmh.thh.1@gmail. niture inside. Email: osa.com@ tember to 10 Desember. Email: cekipa@gmail. com of sale tables and chairs, ETC, @hotmail.co.uk com me.com [email protected] In Patong. Tel: 085-562 6711.

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VILLA MANAGER / ENGLISH ENGINEER TEACHERS NEEDED English speaking Thai national ELT Phuket is looking for with strong background in electri- teachers. Competitive sal- cal or mechanical engineering for ary and bonuses. Apply onsite living and management of within.Tel: 084-847 3033. Team for two large villas in Ka- Email: maxbeardsley mala. Must have driving license, @gmail.com computer skill and be technically competent acquainted with new technologies. Ability to handle ac- LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER counts, payroll and monthly pay- Live-in housekeeper wanted for ments of invoices desired. Tel: small family in Kathu. Duties in- 081-968 1178(English). Please clude cleaning, laundry, some email alinda-jane@koh plus.com childcare and cooking. Excel- for more information. lent salary.Tel: 094-593 0729(English). Email: ritaloui FINANCE MANAGER [email protected] 40-50K Compensation based on expe- HOST FOR TOUR rience. Seeking a motivated in- GROUP dividual to take on this challenge Qualified accountant to bring all Looking for part time host / accounting / reporting functions guest attendant in Phuket. in-house. Must have experience English speaking. High pay. in preparation of management re- Email us.Tel: 098-487 4168 ports, and also financial reports (English). Email: aarenlee@ for auditing. Must have experi- ilike-phuket.com ence in systems/process imple- mentation, payment & approval policy, design reports. Must have OPC'S WANTED. KOH PART-TIME TEACHERS COPY WRITER experience VAT / WHT / Social SAMUI. NEEDED!! Siam Real Estate require an Security. Must have experience P.A. / COMPANY EUROPEAN CHEFS OPCs wanted for Koh Samui. Native speaker for English, Chi- English speaking freelance in tax planning. Quickbooks ex- SECRETARY We are hiring Sous Chef and Ex- Good sales people. Must nese and Japanese. Bachelor's copy writer with experience perience a plus. Email: julio@ Managing Director of multiple ecutive Chef. We want both full- speak English. Good salary. Tel: degree or higher. Must be able to in real estate copy. Flexible tigermuaythai.com companies is looking for a Phuket- time. Good salary and work per- 077-413598 , 093-680 2498. teach various ages of stu working- times; own hours. based, native English-speaking mit for the right candidate. Tel: Email: opcbigsy@yahoo. com dents.Tel: 076-219337, 095-429 Good rate per copy. Tel: 076- MARKETING STAFF foreigner or a Thai national with 081-905 8353. Email: hrbang 5251(English & Thai). Email: 288908. Send CV to Fast-growing real estate com- native English speaking capabili- [email protected] nyc.phuket@gmail. com [email protected]. pany is looking for marketing ex- ties. • Company Secretary expe- CHINESE NO calls. ecutives to join our property rience is a must. • Experience as BOAT CREW PROPERTY REP SALES booth in Patong. Female / Thai an Executive Assistant with strong Two positions available on the Phuket's leading agency is REPRESENTATIVES national - Friendly personality organizational/detail-oriented Chalong-based premier power now looking for one position English speaking TO and Sales and outgoing communication administrative skills. Must pos- catamaran Blue World – a Chi- only to represent us and deal Reps needed. Experience in THAI EXECUTIVE skills, fluent in English, multilin- sess excellent business e-mail nese Speaking Tour Guide and with our Chinese speaking cli- timeshare only. Start immedi- CHEF NEEDED gual is a plus. Good salary and correspondence skills. Must also a qualified Boat Engineer. ents. You should have exten- ately. Tel: 076-342794 , 088-450 The Chakri Group of Res- attractive commission. Send possess excellent note-taking Both vacancies are for Thai Na- sive knowledge in sales and 1833. Email: hr@davidvacation taurants has 6 successful your CV with recent photo to skills and be very computer savvy tionals. Excellent conditions know Phuket island well. Read- club.com restaurants throughout [email protected]. Tel: and proficient with Microsoft and rates of pay. Please send ing and speaking Chinese is a KL, Malaysia. We are re- 076-613680, 087-267 3747(En- Office.Tel: 090-916 3460(English). photo and CV to Mike. Tel: must. Terms and conditions LOOKING FOR LIVE-IN cruiting Executive Chefs glish). Fax: 076-613680. Email: Email: securecomm@yahoo. 085-475 0447 (English).Email: will be presented at the inter- NANNY with hotel experience of a [email protected] com blue [email protected] views. Tel: 076-341045, 081- Full-time, to take care of 8- minimum of 7 years. Tel: 459 0152. Please send your re- year-old daughter. Play & do (60) 03-5569 2211, +60 sume to info@phuket-condos- activities with children after 016-227 7610. Email: cal homes.com For future details, school. Require English speak- [email protected] please see our website at www. ing. Tel: 090-070 9633(English). www. chakri.com.my phuket-condos-homes.com Send CV to [email protected]

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Bar & Business Opportunities Restaurant Equipment RESORT RESTAURANT A GOLDEN LOCATION RESTAURANT GUESTHOUSE + 67/18 Moo 4 Soi Sermsuk. 2 FOR SALE Shop for quick sale.Three FOR RENT RESTAURANT SALE rai. Chanote. 8 bungalows, Fully equipped, pizza oven, no floors, 4 Fully furnished apart- Kata Beach, nice area, 6 Small guesthouse + restau- GUESTHOUSE 22 rooms, restaurant, pool, key money, 3-year lease, ments, a multi-purpose space months deposit + 20,000 rant for takeover. Contact for CLOSING well, company, reduced to Chalong. Tel: 084-845 4743. for coffee shop or other. Now key money. Tel: 095-473 details. Tel: 082-270 6385 Many items for sale. Call or 26mn. Tel: 076-381934, 086- Email: attivitaphuket @yahoo. occupied by a coffee shop. 5769. (English & Thai) , 081-891 send email to receive a list, 940 1860. Fax: 076-381934. co.uk Negotiable price 16 million. 4019. Email: tkoschig2000 photos and prices. Tel: 085- Email: bigasail@samart. Tel: 085-784 7218. Email: @hotmail.com 159 7400(English). Email: co.th, www.biga-sailing.com ONCE IN A LIFETIME khrutphuketproperty BUSINESS @gmail.com [email protected] OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE BAR FOR RENT SUPER LOW COST New 7-roomed modern hotel Looking for a business? On Bangla Road. Great loca- for rent. Fully staffed and op- FRANCHISE CHINESE Since 2005, Business tion, fully equipped, near Bulletins Best business for your Thai erational in prime Karon loca- Brokers in Phuket have road. Contract until January tion. 200 meters from beach, PROPERTY REP partner. Rapidly expanding Phuket's leading agency is been finding the best 2015. Price: 590,000 baht franchise operating in 40 luxury rooms. Fully fur- opportunities and prices. only. Contact Khun Robert nished, return customers. now looking for one position countries. Proven system. only to represent us and deal Tel: 081-278 71 17(En- Tel: 082-829 4106 (English). Fast return. Email: david.m@ Call for further details 081- glish). Email:uniccoli 396 5059 with our Chinese speaking faramond.com clients. You should have ex- @gmail.com, www.phu ket-islandproperty. com B10MN MORTGAGE tensive knowledge in sales WANTED PATONG and know Phuket island well. Will pay 6% interest annu- 5 LUXURY APTS MASSAGE SHOP Reading and speaking Chi- ally, interest only quarterly in PATONG NANAI nese is a must. Terms and KARON advance, 50% of property 8-beds, 5 chairs, staff ac- conditions will be presented GUESTHOUSE value. Email: gordon_asia@ commodation. Wide shop at the interviews. Please hotmail.com front, rear access. Quick send your resume to the sale needed. 350,000 baht or email address below. Tel: best offer. Email: roy_bald 076-341045, 081-459 0152. [email protected] Email: info@phuket-condos- UNIQUE STRETCH homes.com LIMO BUSINESS BAR & RESTAURANT Only stretch limousine in Twice the size, yet half Bar, commercial kitchen Thailand. Turnkey busi- the price. 100sqm each and restaurant. 2 storeys, 2 SHOPHOUSES ness with website and plus terrace. Fully fur- 3 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, FOR RENT many customers. Just nished, pool, great loca- 2 decks, includes furniture. One minute walk to beach. start and make money! tion. Would consider villa In good location. For sale Ideal for restaurant, bar, mas- 2.8 million baht. For 580,000 baht. Rent only sage. 2nd fl furnished as 2- swap to Nai Harn area. 2 mins walk to beach, lo- more information please 20,000 baht per month. For bedroom apartment w/2 11.9 million baht. Tel: cated on the tourist road, call 089-932 5175(Eng more information please call baths and kitchen. Tel: 084- 081-271 7092. Email: 5 storeys, 7 furnished lish&Thai). Email: woji 085-348 51 37 (Thai), 081- 189 7696(English & Thai). bricothailand@hotmail. bedrooms. 13 million dkowbengt@hotmail. 086 3812 (English). Email: Email: janum0012@hotmail. com baht. Tel: 081-171 9705. com [email protected] com August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

Business Products & Services Club Personal Miscellaneous For Sale Memberships Services Available Wanted SEO-SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNET A customized campaign GOLF MEMBERSHIPS GERMAN by our SEO specialists FOR SALE TEACHER NEEDED will improve your Google Lifetime Phuket Country Club We are looking for a German ranking and focus your and Loch Palm memberships teacher for a 10-year-old internet marketing ef- for sale. 550,000 baht and child from 22-28 Dec 2014 forts. Free quote. Please 500,000 baht. Incl. maintenance and for 1 Jan 2015 - every contact by email: julian fee for 2014 & transfer fee. Tel: morning for two hours in [email protected] 081-979 7047 (English), 084-752 Patong. Tel: (41) 079-3696 4605(Thai). Email: petemorrow 535. Email:bharati.schnei @hotmail.com [email protected]

MASSAGE THERAPY AT YOUR PLACE PHUKET COUNTRY Golf Stuff Thai traditional massage: CLUB MEMBERSHIP 500 baht per hour. Aroma- Family lifetime membership therapy massage: 1,000 for sale 485,000 baht or best CALLAWAY baht per hour. Open daily offer. Includes transfer fee GOLF CLUBS 9am-10pm. For more infor- and maintenance until end of Big Bertha, 3 woods, 9 irons, Computers Building mation please call 092-464 the year 2014. Tel: 085-152 putter and bag, 5 years old. Products & 8471. 5616. Tel: 084-818 6045. Services IMAC Personal Sevices 21.5" / 13,000 baht. 4GB WOOD WORK AND INSURANCE SERVICE RAM / 500GB HD. Wire- MORE Car, Motorbike, Health,Tra- less keyboard & mouse. Built in Furniture for homes, vel, Property Service at For more information kitchens, flooring, deck- ings, home,call to make appoint- please call 076-510143. wardrobes,etc. Teak deck- ment. Tel: 087-267 4342(En- ings for boats and interior glish). Email: agentsmithr work, anti-fouling and osmo- @gmail.com sis repairs, and fiberglass Personals and gel coat works. We're also an authorized applicator of Xypex, crystallization wa- VISA SERVICES terproof systems. Yes, All for UAE and Singapore for 3 BACKGAMMON Wood and More! Tel: 076- days. Please call 080- Players wanted. Tel: 081- 243089, 081-968 3118, 081- 697 1860. Email: sky75 577 8443. Email: phuket 271 3228. Fax: 076-238947. @list.ru [email protected] Email: info@procarpente ring.com 24 PHUKET GAZETTE August 23 - 29, 2014

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HONDA JAZZ 2004 CARS FOR RENT: CAR RENT 130k but still looks and drives 2011 PAJERO 4X4 HYUNDAI EXCEL ISUZU MU 7 SUV JAZZ, VIOS @ FAIR PRICES like new. 200,000 ono. Tel: FOR RENT Delivery with Insurance. Long We offer low prices in high 081-958 6512 (English), 081- This car is fully loaded, term rent from 14,000-16,000 season. Book now and get 787 8559(Thai). Email: mns including GPS. Low sea- baht per month. Please call our discounted prices from [email protected] son special price. Long 081-537 7137 (English & 15,000 baht per month. Tel: time rental @fair price. Thai). Email: app_wilawan 084-847 4377 (English), 085- Please call 084-847 @yahoo.com CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 655 2613 (English & Thai). 4377 (English). Email: Email: [email protected] Red SUV, 7 seats, 2007 info@ thaidreams.se model, 2.4l V6, Tiptronic / Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5GT 1992 sedan, manual in Automatic. Excellent Condi- 4x4 model. Expat owned fair condition, cheap car RENT MOTORBIKE tion. One farang owner since for 3 years. 60,000 kilo for wet season. Price: 1800 THB/MTH Honda Dream 1800THB/ JAZZ 12,000 new. 500,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: metres. Recent service 50,000 baht + o.n.o. Tel: MTH, Wave i 2400THB, BAHT/MONTH 081-837 5774. Email: slarti and new turbo. Usual GT 091-653 9049 (English). VW CONVERTIBLE Honda Click auto 2800THB/ @onthenet.com.au refinements, aircon front and back, electric every- MTH. Tel: 086-683 7162. thing. Good condition. Email: yosompetch@hot TOYOTA VIOS G 2009 Green book, etc. Price: mail.com 116,000 km, 1st class insur- 720,000 baht. Tel: 081- HONDA CITY ance till May 2015, airbags, 787 6055, 081-787 6055 2007 AUTO ABS, EBD, blue book. Tel: (English&Thai). Email: EXCELLENT CONDI- TION. One lady owner. 04 model, automatic, 115 092-079 7875. Email: bythe wheelykingzoom@hot Pick-ups Free delivery service. Regular Honda service. HP, 75,000km. For more [email protected] mail.com Please call 081-607 90,000km. First Class information, please call 8567. Email suksavat@ insurance til Jan 2015. 091-040 8869. hotmail.com, www.phu NEW JAZZ FOR RENT Price for sale 320,000 st ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 ket-carrent.net Full option,1 class insured, CAMRY 2.0G baht o.n.o. For more in- special rate for long-term 82,000km. Black. New paint. formation, please call TOYOTA VIOS rental. Tel: 080-521 9888 (En- First-class insurance. Price: 089-874 2942. Email: glish & Thai), 084-051 1955 675,000 baht. For more infor- 1.5L, 2005 chantal.fernandes 4 door; 5 speed. Auto win- (English & Thai). Email: mation, please call 081-895 @gmail.com Motorbikes sornin_s@yahoo. com 4480. dows, new air conditioning and clutch, one foreigner lady. 225,000 baht o.b.o. Call the number above. For more information, please call HARLEY 089-970 5795. Email: free DAVIDSON VROD 4WD, 2008, automatic, [email protected] 105,000km, 4 new tyres. Price: 460,000 baht. For more information, please Others call 081-894 6968.

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Beautiful, loved and ca- red for. 2004. 1130 cc vrod, new types, new battery, lots of extras to Kubota UIS-3, runs only Year 2012, 60,000km. many too list. 35k kilo- 48hr with standard 40cm Price: 850,000 baht. For meters. 100% legal bike bucket and rubber belt. more information, please with green book. 475,000 Extras: 20cm bucket and call 088-753 7491 (En- baht. Tel: 087-462 3791 Wheels & Motors steel belt. Please call glish). Email: rus.zapes (English). Email: steven 089-588 4550. [email protected] [email protected]

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HOBIE CAT 16 New mainsail, beach wheels, mast float, boat cover, racing harness, lifejackets. 150,000. Tel: 087-976 0066 (English). Email: peterfb999@yahoo. co.uk

JEANNEAU SO 37 (2001) 2-cabin owner version, In-mast furling, Yanmar 3 cyl diesel. Only 39,950 GBP For details contact Alan Giles. Tel: 084- 842 6146. Email: alangiles@ boatshedphuket.com

JEANNEAU SO 37 (2002) Yanmar 3 cyl diesel, never chartered and in very good condition, competitively priced DECK HAND at 69,950 US$ For details contact Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 For 31m motor yacht. Yacht 6146. Email: alangiles@boat Haven Marina. To handle shedphuket.com Boatshed lines and anchor, clean inside phuket.com and out. Live aboard. Thai National. 30,000 baht per month. Tel: 087-417 8715 NEW KARNIC 2052 (English). Deep V Hull, Hydraulic steer- ing, Bimini, Stereo & marine heads. Full factory warranty, special low season price SALE BY OWNER 799,950 THB inc VAT. Now in Due to low usage – 2007 stock at our Boat Lagoon NORTHSHORE 46 CHEAP DIVE Gulf Craft 33/F W/A, 2x225 SEARAY 280 PACE 40FT (1987) Showroom. For details con- Suzuki (300 hours), aircon, COMPRESSORS tact Alan Giles. Andaman SUNDANCER SPORTFISHER Well-maintained lifting keel generator, jack plates, RIB Bauer Mariner 250, year 2006, Boat Sales.Tel: 084-842 6146. sloop, 56hp Yanmar4JH Die- dinghy, many extras. 6.1 2 new engines 300hp fitted price baht 140,000. L&W 245 Email: boats@andamanboat sel (2005),just reduced to million baht. Tel: 089-873 2013, includes trailer and cov- year 2002 + another L&W 245 as sales.com ers. Price: 4,250,000 baht. 95,000 AU$. For details con- spare parts. Total baht 70,000. 3713 (English). Email: Tel: 081-968 3118. Email: tact Alan Giles. Tel 084- 842 Both in working condition.Tel: 081- [email protected] info@procarpen tering.com 6146. www.Boat shedphuket. 370 3376 (English), 081-970 com 7480(Thai). Fax: 076-280074. FRASER 41 (1988) Solid construction by De Kleer FIBERGLASS ONE CHEAP DIVE Twin CAT 3208 TA, needs BAYLINER 190 Brothers in Canada. A success- ENGINE BOAT COMPRESSORS repair, new fiber glass and BERTRAM 35 ful competitor on the local racing Bauer Mariner 250, year 2006, 115hp Mercury 4-stroke. 15hp Speedboat for sale. Made in paint to hull October FLYBRIDGE (1982) auxiliary 4-stroke, new 300W scene. Perkins 4108 50hp aux- 2012, engine 115hp over- price baht 140,000. L&W 245 2013. Urgent sale. Price: 2 x 215hp Cummins Diesels, iliary diesel. For details contact year 2002 + another L&W 245 as stereo, GPS, trailer, Thai regis- hauled in 2013, excellent 800,000 baht ono. Tel: an inexpensive example of tered, 2009, price: 590,000 baht. Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 6146. condition. Price: 350,000 spare parts. Total baht 70,000. 082-839 7701. Email: ger these quality sport fishers. Email: alangiles@boatshed Both in working condition.Tel: 081- Tel: 084-584 6795 (English). baht. Tel: 087-897 0076 (En- [email protected] Reduced to only 77,000 US$ Email: [email protected] phuket.com Boatshedphuket. glish). Email : [email protected] 370 3376 (English), 081-970 For details contact Alan com 7480(Thai). Fax: 076-280074. Giles. Tel 084- 842 6146. CLASSIC S & S SWAN www.Boatshedphuket.com 57 KETCH HYPALON The last of the Sparkman & SOLUTION TO VOLVO PENTA DINGY 3.3M Stevens Swans, a beautifully 380HP presented, elegant yacht with THIS WEEK’S A STEAL FOR many recent upgrades. Only A QUICK SALE US$349,000,will buy this top Cryptic crossword quality head turner. For details contact Alan Giles. Boatshed Abbreviations: UPPER CASE (if used as part of anagram, in phuket.com. Tel 084-842 6146. brackets). Email: alangiles@boatshed Normal spelling: lower case. Brand-new, UV cover, stor- phuket.com Anagrams: italic (indicated in clue by words ‘out’, ‘possibly’, Marine engines for sale: age cover, pump, oars, ‘strangely’, ‘wild’, or similar). Volvo Penta TAMD71B, 6 kits. Only 110,000 baht. Letters left out: underlined. cylinder, 380hp, 2500 rpm, Tel:089-971 0278. Email: HARD TO FIND Across: 9. SEVENTEEN: s-event-een 10. AIRFORCE: icarefor turbo charged. 1) Engine TEAK BOAT 12. ERNE: rene 13. ATTACH: chat(Ta) 14. JANITOR: Jan.-1- [email protected] 2007.Italian demo yacht. tor 15. INSURANCE: curesinan 17. TECHNICAL: thancecil number 207112 4065, with Cranchi 47ft. Hard top. 18. KESTREL: lestrek 20. ANCHOR: ranch(O) 21. TOME: to- reverse gear box Twin Disc Fully loaded with tropical me 24. SPOTLESS: place-below 26. PAYMENTS: manypets MG-507, 198:1, 5M74752. aircon, genset, electrical 28. ARMY: mary 29. BUCKET: tuckbe 31. PRECEDE: rep-cede 2) Engine number 2071 CAPELLI RIB FOR winches, garage, roof. This 80-year-old solid teak 34. PARTIALLY: iparty(all) 36. CARPETBAG: getbarcap 1240 64 with reverse gear 38. RETITLE: letrite 39. TAMBON: bantom 40. PLAN: p-L-an SALE Ray Marine premium boat is ideal for a Phang Nga box Twin Disc MG-507, Capelli RIB, 8m. 250hp navy, BBQ, ice maker, 3 41. AMERICAN: acinema(R) 42. ORANGEADE: doagreean Bay live aboard, or a land- Down: 1. ASTERISK: ratekiss 2. EVENTS: seven(T) 3. 198:1, number 5M7 474. Yamaha 4-stroke outboard fridges, Bose sound, Net Weight: 850kg per en- based guest house. 1.5 SENTINEL: sent-line 4. INSANE: asnine 5. PATHETIC: thepacti motor with 361 hours. Garmin neon light. Twin 570hp million baht. Call John on 6. TRAJECTORY: tocarryjet 7. MORNING: M-nogrin gine. Two silencers: MGS GPS with Blue chart for with reliable shaft drive, IN /OUT 5’, 45°. Price: 1 090-798 5605. Email: johne 8. ACETIC: ace-tic 11. TROLLEY: tellroy 16. RARITY: tryair Southeast Asia. 860,000 under 300hrs. Brand- mango@yahoo. com For 19. SAPAM: mapas[up] 20. ANS: Ans. 22. OUTRE: route million baht per engine. Tel: baht. Tel: 076-348134, 084- new condition. Price: 23. SEVERE: sever-E 25. EBULLIENCE: E-bull-niece 26. PIT: pit 081-306 1150 (English & current pictures and finish 626 4969 (English)Fax : 076- 335,000 euros. Tel: 089- out options, www. face 27. HAMPERS: hampers 30. KEYSTONE: tonyseek Thai). Email: rm2@food 348134. 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CANCER (June 22-July 23): vision can help you shine in AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): creative project could take off. There’s temptation everyday situations as it perfectly This week’s influ- Later, your ability to multitask can and there’s tempta- complements your practical ences are perfect come into its own, especially if tion, and though a abilities. As the sun powers into for smoothing over you’re juggling opportunities highly desirable pur- your sign on Friday, you’ll be any rough spots in associated with work or a personal chase seems to be buoyed up and ready for action. a relationship and ambition. Try not to skimp on the calling your name, you don’t have for increasing your social reach. detail, though. to splurge. Yet, the upside is that LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): Yet, you’ll need to be vigilant money-making opportunities can Despite all the on the financial front if you’re TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): be more plentiful, and if so, now hustle and bustle, SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): contemplating making a major You’re right in the is the time to take advantage. and of course fun, Though new purchase or closing a deal – so be middle of the action Indeed, this can be a very produc- associated with an adventures and sure to carefully analyze the small at home as you play tive week if you’re willing to make active social life, friendships may print. Indeed, it might help to host, dive into a a plan and stick with it. you might need more time to seem vibrant and review your money goals and flurry of crafty or reflect on issues Libra. And should exciting, choose reflect on your spending habits. arty activities and set the world to LEO (July 24-Aug 23): something come up that requires with care where to invest your rights for you and your family. Go A heart-warming your attention, do act upon this. energy in order to get truly tangible PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): easy on Tuesday though, regard- Venus-Jupiter link As the sun switches signs into results. Meanwhile, you might Your creative ap- ing money matters, as things means that people, or Virgo, this becomes more possible be caught up between work or proach to the may not be what they seem. On more possibly one because you’re entering a phase personal goals and the needs and various problems Friday, as the sun eases into Virgo, person, could easily when you'll naturally crave peace demands of the family. Finding a and situations you reject anything impractical and opt fall under your spell. In addition, and quiet. balance could be crucial to your encounter may net for the facts. you can generally seem to attract overall success this week. you a promotion or the admira- good fortune as your personal SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): tion of your peers or friends. This GEMINI (May 22-June 21): charm works its magic. So, if you A top-notch oppor- CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): is a side of you that others might A message or note need support for your ideas, you’ll tunity might inspire Current positive come to appreciate more and may be a cause very likely get it. Yet, where money you to push extra trends are amplified more. Yet, the advice of someone for celebration and is concerned, don’t plump for an hard regarding a this week as you with a decidedly practical this good news offer until you’re sure it’s for you. goal or ambition. could find yourself approach could enhance your list can raise a smile. Yet, it’s not all about work, as this in the right situation of accomplishments even more. There’s a lot to look forward to VIRGO (Aug 24-Sept 23): week’s alignments hint that your to take advantage of a fabulous this week and you’re in a prime You may find you’re personal charisma can also have opportunity. However, when it ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): position to take advantage. Yet, doing a lot of prob- a lot to do with any success you comes to communication, what Romantic and cre- matters on the home front might lem-solving in your might enjoy. However, to truly you say may have more of an ative opportunities not be quite so clear cut, espe- sleep, with the capitalize, do take time to think impact than you imagined, so can blossom this cially if there's a clash with answers you get things through as you’ll be in a choose your words carefully if week. A liaison may career or goals. Perhaps it’s time seeming perfectly tailored to your much better position to take dealing with a partner or some- develop wings and to look more closely at your needs. What’s more, your creative positive and sustained action. one close to you. become something special or a priorities. August 23 - 29, 2014 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 29 UCaaS market in Wine knowledge is power APAC to expand

By Maciek Klimowicz

TIMES when a waiter in a restaurant could get away with just about any wine recommendation – a white for the fish or a random red to go with meat – are luckily over. These days, customers are UCaaS includes online meetings and more and more knowledgeable video conferencing. Photo: Asim18 and demand an ever-growing level of service. Better trained staff can OVER the past few years, the be the key to success, especially Unified Communications-as-a- in Phuket’s highly competitive Service (UCaaS) market has been environment. experiencing tremendous growth The fact that local food and in the Asia-Pacific region and is beverage and hospitality estab- expected to continue until 2018, lishments are aware of the helped by strong growth in verti- connection between better staff cals that have highly mobile training and increased competi- workforces, such as high-tech, tiveness could be clearly seen professional services, logistics, during the recent Intensive Cali- travel and hospitality services. fornia Wine Training Program The UCaaS market is defined organized by World Class Wines as an integrated communications Co, Ltd and California Wines Co, and collaboration environment that Ltd in cooperation with WineCraft combines or unifies voice, video held at Patong’s Holiday Inn. and text communications delivered The hotel’s conference hall was through hosted, cloud and man- packed with representatives of aged services. such renowned establishments as The Asia-Pacific UCaaS market Trisara, JW Marriott, Outrigger, is expected to grow from 53 billion Avista and others, who attended baht (US$1.67bn) in 2013 to 95bn the two-day training with hopes baht (US$2.98bn) by 2018, at an of expanding their knowledge and estimated CAGR of 12.4 per cent. gaining appropriate certification. The telephony services segment is The course, conducted by the most widely adopted market, and international wine specialist, it is likely to maintain its prominence Singapore national Lim Hwee in the future. Although the audio Peng, a Certified Specialist in conferencing services segment has Wines (CSW), focused on the matured, it is expected to remain an wines of Napa Valley, California, important segment throughout the one of the world’s smallest but forecast period. Mobility, video-as- most diverse wine growing re- a-service (VaaS), web conferencing gions, which in its relatively short, and cloud contact center services 150-year history, has produced are expected to be the key growth some of the world’s greatest Singaporean wine scholar and international wine specialist Lim Hwee Peng led the two-day training course. service segments. wines. Everything, starting with Frost & Sullivan has evaluated the region’s wine industry origins, ing builds confidence and com- demand is ever growing as is the improvement.” the top 10 service providers in the its most influential characters, soil, petency, which helps wine and understating of the wine culture Any conversation about wine Asia-Pacific region and assessed weather profiles and much more, food professionals in their day- in these parts of the world. Lim, culture in Thailand cannot be them using the Frost Industry Quo- was covered during the training, to-day jobs, enabling them to who has had a chance to observe complete without the mention of tient (Frost IQ) matrix. The Frost accompanied by a number of answer any question a well-trav- this growth through his years of outrageous taxes and import IQ matrix is comprised of four premium Napa wines to create eled and knowledgeable guest providing wine knowledge to duties resulting in excessively quadrants: champions, challengers, a perfect match of knowledge might want to ask. local hospitality and food profes- high prices of wine in local out- defenders and explorers. and fun. “It’s not enough to say sionals, confirms. lets. But according to Lim, it’s The Frost IQ is a proprietary “The world of wine is a con- whether a wine is fruity or not. “The service I’m providing nothing that should deter anybody Frost & Sullivan vendor assessment stantly evolving universe – a People know more and more and here is for a niche market, but I from the wine business here. tool that accurately operationalizes never-ending learning journey,” that’s why courses like this have do notice growth. Just a few “Many people complain about and captures the merits and chal- explained Lim Hwee Peng. “It’s a future here,” he explained. years ago, during such training, high duties and tax problems, lenges faced by technology vendors a constant process not of trying And being in Thailand and I needed a translator to help the but if you speak to the locals in their respective segments and ge- to catch up, but of staying ahead Southeast Asia in general, this audience understand what I was and let them know that you in- ographies. The tool aims to provide of the game. This is why it’s might be more true than anywhere explaining. Not anymore. Now I tend to do business with them, key decision makers with a local- important for wine professionals else. On one hand, wine is not a can crack jokes and everybody they will tell you that these are ized yet objective perspective of the to get as much certification as part of the region’s native culture, understands. I think this shows just small issues to overcome industry in a highly heterogeneous possible,” he added. so more time and effort is needed how it’s all developing. And and it shouldn’t prevent people business environment. According to Lim, such train- to propagate it. On the other, the it’s very encouraging to see this from doing business here.” – Phuket Gazette

Hua Hin cleans up Rubber prices down Investors applauded VENDORS in Hua Hin started to THE Rubber Research Institute of INVESTORS from more than 20 gradually move out of the beach Thailand has predicted that the companies have met for discussions areas on Sunday evening and were rubber price in the country will with the Chief of the National Coun- ordered by Hua Hin Municipality drop due to the decreasing oil price, cil for Peace and Order (NCPO) to finally clear out by Monday. currency appreciation and economic General Prayuth Chan-ocha. Authorities have also scheduled slowdowns in the Eurozone and The NCPO Chief thanked the 25 a “Big Cleaning Day” in order to China. investors and seven Federations of return the beaches to their natural The institute’s projection was Thai Capital Market Organizations state and ensure that restaurant based on the rubber price on the in recognition of their great contri- and food stall owners keep their Tokyo Commodity Exchange and bution to Thai trade. The group has food prices. the 7-month record-low oil price. invested around 510 million baht Vendors who wish to continue The strengthening of the baht and (US$16mn) recently, however, operating in the beach area, must concerns over economic slow- they will be encouraged to double strictly abide by the new rules set downs in the Eurozone were also their investment outlay in the near by the NCPO. – NNT influencing factors. – NNT future. – NNT 30 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS August 23 - 29, 2014 The business of education Preschool learning app aspires to build a solid academic foundation

By Jeremie Schatz despite the fact that in 2010, Thai- land spent 22.3 per cent of the THAI tech startup Taamkru re- national budget on education cently received support from according to World Education several organizations including News & Reviews. Silicone Valley based 500 Startups Within the first two months resulting in an infusion of following its release in January, US$620,000 from a seed funding Taamkru reached the prestigious round. ranking of number one on the Taamkru (Thai for “ask the Thai app store in both the kids teacher”) aims to raise the standard and education categories. Credit of education for preschool-aged for the app’s rapid succession to kids in the Kingdom and beyond popularity can be partially attrib- through a series of mobile and web uted to it’s availability in Thai, apps. English and Chinese as well as The Taamkru team consists of lessons across English, IQ, math- four founders who each bring a ematics and science. specific piece of expertise to the Taamkru has accrued more Taamkru puzzle. From child de- than one million creative exercises velopment to coding, the team has with a new lesson added every- garnered the attention and support day to keep the content fresh and needed to get their startup off the engaging. ground. To further validate their credibil- The free Taamkru app seeks to ity, Taamkru ensures that all of take advantage of Thai’s outright Taamkru looks to turn attention away from traditional workbooks and make learning fun. Photo: Alberto G their content aligns with the stan- obsession with mobile technology dards of the Ministry of Education. by infusing an element of educa- tinually logged and the app adapts CEO and cofounder Wicharn old attend early childhood devel- But perhaps the success and tion into the endless varieties of to the student’s progress, ensur- Manawanitjarern said that after opment centers and only two-thirds impact of Taamkru can best be mindless games that have reached ing that they aren’t left behind or about six months, they have now of those centers meet quality summed up in one word: accessi- pandemic levels of popularity. bored with content that doesn’t reached 100,000 active users assessment standards. bility. Most children already have The app’s creators hope to challenge them. across the multi-platform app. Furthermore, out of 65 partici- access to the tools needed to take bridge the ever-elusive gap be- An even more noteworthy Although they certainly seek to pating countries in the Programme advantage of Taamkru – a phone tween education and fun. They are feature of the app is that it allows monetize the app, they have for International Student Assess- or tablet and internet access. encouraging educators to cast parents to monitor their child’s strong motivations to raise the ment, Thai students ranked 48th in It might seem overly optimistic aside boring workbooks in ex- progress in real-time and compare level of early childhood develop- reading and science and 50th in to expect a simple app to pull the change for a more modern and it with the results of other kids in ment in Thailand from its current mathematics. In education, Thai- floundering Thai education system engaging method of education. a nationwide database. low standing. UNICEF claims that land falls in 8th place out of 10 up from the depths, but at least it’s Participants’ responses are con- In a recent interview, Taamkru only 84 per cent of kids 3-5 years Southeast Asian countries. This is a step in the right direction. Local start-ups The efficacy of seasonal timing strategies to the 147.8% return obtained by be able to show on their annual buying the DJIA (Dow) and hold- statements that they are holding ing onto it, while simultaneously them. This is known as window pitch for success missing the crashes of the dot com dressing and the increase in vol- bubble and the financial crisis of ume has the opposite interpretation LOCAL entrepreneurs recently their business plans during the THERE is a lot of confusion over 2008. This makes the strategy by technical traders as the one gathered at Prince of Songkla Phuket event, two hotel booking whether it is possible to time to look bullet-proof, but in statistics mentioned above. Also, most em- University Phuket to share ideas online services and one online the markets. If you are speculat- we rely on the law of large num- ployees receive their annual and pitch their start-up compa- education service. ing, or trading, you rely on bers to achieve results close to bonuses in the beginning of the nies to potential investors. The Echelon Thailand 2014 in technical analysis of some sort and statistically significant averages. year and inevitably some of this event in Phuket was part of Bangkok will host over 700 do, in fact, time the market. As an The next 25 years is a relatively finds its way into the markets. Echelon Thailand 2014. Echelon influential business leaders, investor on the other hand, you small sample size, and so devia- On any given year or over a is a tech industry conference, venture capitalists, promising should look at underlying funda- tion from the longer term historical short number of years this strat- organized by Singapore based start-ups, and the regional press, mentals and attempt to make a averages could easily occur. De- egy may not work, but in the long company e27, which aims to making it the hotspot for any purchase when it represents value viations often occur in runs as run the seasonal timing strategy bring together entrepreneurs and company interested in grasping as a stand-alone investment or well, meaning that there may be a is one of the few that actually investors in order to boost the the attention of today’s decision contributes to desirable attributes bunch of years close together stand up to statistical measure. number of successful tech start- makers in the international when looked at from a portfolio where the normal relationship fails Anybody can easily duplicate Sy ups in Thailand. technology industry. perspective. That said, there is a to hold. Anyone who has played Harding’s strategy on their own Three local start-ups pitched – Mark Knowles statistically significant seasonal roulette knows how the wheel can via a discount broker and the ETF tendency which has been well put up an extremely long run of with the symbol “DIA”, which documented and has produced black or red as soon as you start represents a low cost basket of great results in real time. betting against it. the stocks that make up the Dow. Sy Harding has been writing a On the other hand, there are The activity requires strict disci- newsletter making real-time calls very good explanations why the pline however, so if you find that based on his seasonal timing strat- phenomenon behind the old Wall you are not able to stick to it egy since 1990. He has had Street adage of “sell in May and 100%, then you will be better off impressive performance and done go away” normally holds. For one, with a buy and hold strategy or much better than a buy and hold many traders take holidays over dollar cost averaging. strategy. The question is though, the summer and the lack of vol- is this luck or will this be repeated ume often leads to negative David Mayes MBA lives in Phuket and in the coming 25 years as well? If reversals (a lack of volume behind provides wealth management you look into the statistics behind an advance is often interpreted by services to expatriates throughout his strategy, the answer is that it technical traders as a sign of South East Asia, focusing on UK likely will. The caveat is that it also weakness). pension transfers. He can be may not, and a little explanation There is also good reason why reached at 085-335-8573 or of statistics and game theory may December and January are good [email protected]. Faramond help understand why. months on average. Many fund UK is regulated by the FCA and Over the last 15 years, the strat- managers buy stocks that have provides advice on taxation and egy has returned 271.5% compared performed well over the year to pensions. August 23 - 29, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 31 Dig up a deal: dcondo Mine By Mark Knowles tin mining past and developed with an ‘In- DCONDO Mine is the dustrial Loft’ style in a latest in Sansiri’s popular prime location. The lo- condominium projects in cation offers great lake Phuket under the dCondo and mountain views brand. According to from many units as well Suriya Wannabuit, Sansiri as a large central court- executive vice president of yard and huge swimming project management and pool, which serves as the marketing, the success of community hub for the the company’s dcondo de- development; it also fea- velopments is due to their tures a modern-style There are two styles of unit to choose from: Studio and two-bedroom. Photos: Supplied central locations near clubhouse for socializing, There are two styles of unit to choose Mr Suriya explained, “Sansiri will offer the Phuket Town and their af- events and parties. from: Studio and two-bedroom. At 29 ‘Make It Yours’ campaign for 11 Sansiri de- fordable entry-level prices. Consisting of 436 units square meters in size, the studio units have velopments on Phuket including dcondo Mine, “Many of our dcondo cus- spread over two eight- their own balcony, kitchen area and bath- dcondo Kathu-Patong, dcondo Creek, Habitia tomers are young working storey buildings, the room, while the 60sqm two-bedroom Koh Kaew, Habitown Koh Kaew, Burasiri Koh couples, but we are also project also offers a fully units come with an en-suite master bed- Kaew, B-Avenue, The Deck Patong, Baan Mai attracting a lot of single equipped fitness room to room, dining area and living room. Each Khao Phuket, The Base uptown and The Base executives,” he said. complement the center- unit has a holistic functional design and downtown. The special offer includes a dis- Dcondo Mine is located piece 70-meter swimming maximizes space for residents. count equivalent to 10 times the deposit value in Kathu on Phra Phuket pool surrounded by lush Units are priced from 1.6 million to 4mn (up to 100,000 baht) off the purchase price, Kaew Road, just west of Central courtyard and pool. landscaped gardens. plus, and until September 30, discounts of available on special units. Tesco Lotus Samkong and close to Other facilities include a 24-hour secu- up to 1.5mn baht are available under Central Festival and Big C. Sansiri says rity service, CCTV monitoring and key Sansiri’s “Make it Yours” promotion. For more information and prices visit dcondo Mine was inspired by the island’s card access. Speaking of the ‘Make It Yours’ campaign sansiri.com or call 1685. Gateway provinces see jump in land prices ahead of AEC CHIANG Rai and Udon Thani are start until next year, demand for among those reaping benefits of land in gateway provinces had plans to link Thailand with neigh- been on the rise since last year. bors This is most pronounced in Land prices for residential de- Chiang Rai, which is the gateway velopment in key gateway to Yunnan in China, and Udon provinces to neighboring Asean Thani and Nong Kai – the gate- countries have risen by between ways to the Lao capital. 20% and 50%, even though the Investment in these provinces Kingdom’s 2.4-trillion baht mega- is for residential, retail and ware- infrastructure projects will not get house development in support of under way until next year. the country’s logistics-system The provinces witnessing such links to AEC countries. boosts are Chiang Mai and Chiang Kittipol Pramote Na Ayudhya, Rai in the North and Udon Thani director of the Thai Real Estate and Nong Khai in the Northeast, Association, said the master plan where developers believe that de- for the infrastructure and logistics spite the delay in mega-projects system would change the country’s due to the political situation and property business across all sec- the ruling junta's reassessment of tors – not only residential projects. state spending, there will be con- “We see retail businesses ex- tinued strong residential demand panding their investment to in locations to support the support demand in the provincial country’s logistics system after market, which leads to residential, the Asean Economic Community warehouse and manufacturing (AEC) comes into effect next year. expansion to the provinces in the Meanwhile, demand to develop next stage,” he said. residential projects around the Infrastructure investment will mass-transit routes in greater change the country’s demograph- Bangkok remains strong, with de- ics, and also expand development velopers confident that new and from Bangkok and its suburbs to extended routes under construction the provinces in the future, he added. will kick off in the next three years. However, most property firms Land prices in the main provinces continue in a wait-and-see mode, central to the country’s logistics and will decide their next moves system connecting to neighboring if and when the ruling National countries are increasing following Council for Peace and Order gives rising demand for residential, retail its approval to the 2.4tn baht mas- and manufacturing development, ter plan to develop Thailand’s despite the fact that the new invest- infrastructure and logistics system ment in mega-infrastructure The bulk of the budget, at projects still awaits final approval by 741.4bn, is for two high-speed rail the next government. routes linking with Southern China, Issara Boonyoung, director of Laos, Malaysia and Singapore to the Business Housing Association, facilitate expansion in trade and in- said that though investment in a vestment in the region. double-track rail system will not – Phuket Gazette 32 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY August 23 - 29, 2014 Warning signals for Phuket’s unlicensed accommodation sector PART of every real estate cycle wish to obtain licenses for hotel across Asia since the early 1990s operations but due to the vague is the appearance of exotic prop- hotel geared legislation, are unable erty investment propositions. to qualify even if they wanted to. Imagine it’s Groundhog Day and At a time when Phuket’s hotel the past is destined to replay, time Certainly, there are supply edges closer and closer to and time again. We can always issues for developers the 50,000 room level, the reality count on the condominium hotel ‘ on the ground is that a swelling new sector to surge as we crest a wave or operators who may inventory of unlicensed establish- of undying consumer exuberance. wish to obtain licenses ments is creating a substantial gray Over the past few months as accommodation market. Manage- part of our island property research for hotel operations but ment of these properties, given they I’ve come across between 20 to due to the vague hotel have no statutory requirements, 30 new developments offering can offer low-cost prices which le- geared legislation, are There is often no guarantee that a hotel-managed property investment rental programs, term guaranteed gitimate hotels simply cannot. At is going to stay that way in the long term. Photo: Hochgeladen von Uspbart returns and rental yield investment unable to qualify even the end of the day, if increasing opportunities. As I start to read the if they wanted to. quality is the island’s tourism man- does have a very dark side. As this debacle. Bali has experienced information, what remaining hair date, this alternative market could buyers have found, in develop- the same growing pains. What’s there is on the back of my head to immigration as the law requires,’ easily derail the process. ments such as Laguna’s Allamanda, amazing is to see the skyrocketing starts to stand on end. nor do the budding hotel-type More critical though, is consumer there is often no guarantee that a fortunes of Internet accommoda- The majority of these projects operators have experience in the protection for real estate buyers. hotel-managed property investment tion booking giant AirBnB, whose are informal options for unit running of hospitality operations. The island’s buying demographic is is going to stay that way in the growth depends on so many buyers who can, of course, avail For hotels that pay tax, obtain shifting and the new markets are long term. properties operating without themselves of the unique oppor- permits, and operate under the ap- perhaps a bit more inclined to take For the island’s government the licenses or paying tax. At the end tunity to cash in on the island’s plicable legal system, this is clearly the offering of high-sustained rental issue of addressing both unli- of the day, tourism remains boom. Vague descriptions ramped not a fair playing ground. For the yields at face value. As history has censed establishment and creating Phuket’s primary growth engine up return projections, often- island, taxes that should rightly come shown, this clearly will not be the broader, more practical ways, that and the bigger it becomes, a promised long-term returns, and back into the infrastructure arena case. Non-traditional accommoda- villas and developments which rational degree of regulation is numbers that defy any historical are not paid and guests at many of tion typically prospers when there offer rentals can come into the simply mandatory to control the paradigm – we have seen them all these establishments put themselves is a hotel undersupply. But once mainstream, are much needed. As beast within. in the Phuket marketplace. at a safety risk, given that their pres- hotels are plentiful these offerings for vigilance in consumer protec- Where the sector has some ence in condominiums or villas is can only effectively compete on tion, potential buyers need to Bill Barnett is Managing Director of very credible players, at the other often unknown to authorities. In lower prices to induce demand. appoint experienced legal advisers C9Hotelworks. He can be contacted end of the spectrum, are develop- times of emergency, no one knows While I’m a big fan of entre- to read the fine print and need to through: c9hotelworks.com. See ments which don’t have hotel that there is an actual tenant. preneurism, and also to some ask serious questions about man- more of Bill's writing on his hotel licenses and avoid paying any form Certainly, there are issues for extended, well-crafted, hospitality- aged properties. industry focused blog The Phuket of tax. They do not report guests developers or operators who may led residential offerings, the sector Sadly, Phuket is not alone in Insider. Thailand scoops beach awards THAILAND has taken the num- over that now attracts many mil- dangers continue to rampage ber one spot in the new Global lions of visitors annually, but the across its islands and beaches Beachfront Awards with an amaz- number of those visitors continu- largely unchecked. ing 1,250 “true beachfront” ing north to Chiang Mai and other The country’s thousand-plus hotels. Thailand beat out the USA cultural destinations is just a small beachfront accommodations span and Mexico in second and third fraction of those heading south to every price and quality range, from place respectively. Thailand’s famous beaches. five-dollar backpacker huts to The awards, organized by the Beach-lovers in both Europe super-luxurious, international five- Beachfront Club website that maps and North America are now seek- star resorts. The new wave of and details seaside hotels around ing new, more pristine sands in creatively-designed, boutique the world, are the result of a re- an era when long-distance travel beach resorts is helping push Thai cent survey of more than 11,000 is faster and cheaper than ever. accommodations to the forefront, hotels in 109 countries. The longer travel times to the new while still offering something for According to the website “true beach destinations in Southeast every taste and budget. beachfront” means only those Asia are now affordable for While Southeast Asia recorded hotels directly on the beach or millions of beach-lovers. the world’s fastest growth in tour- oceanfront, with no road or traf- Spain, where beaches are also ism between 2009 and 2013, fic between the rooms and the the major attraction, gets over 60 Thailand was the biggest winner, water. The website has more than million tourists a year. But the rise taking 40 per cent of all visitors 12,000 qualified hotels in its data- in Spanish tourism over the past to the region. base. Thailand’s win over so many five years totalled just 16 per cent, Thailand’s beach tourism in- heavyweights of global tourism tiny beside Thailand’s whopping dustry faces so many dangers might surprise some people, but 88 per cent increase. from environmental degradation it also comes as Thailand reached A more pristine, natural environ- and over-development that its the Top 10 tourism destinations ment ranks high among the desires chances of retaining the top spot worldwide for the first time, com- of visitors from developed coun- in beach tourism well into the ing in at Number 10 in 2013 with tries, and even among the new future is in doubt. The first ma- 27.4 million international visitors. wave of visitors from highly ur- jor clean up of encroachment on In the five years between 2009 banized China. Thailand’s beach Phuket’s beaches was initiated by and 2013 Thailand recorded the environments are – relatively the military government in July world’s highest rate of tourism speaking – in reasonably good con- 2014. For now, Thailand’s beach growth by a wide margin. And the dition. Nevertheless, environmental environments remain more natu- largest number of those visitors, by degradation and over-development ral than most, while the future far, were headed for Thai beaches. are perhaps the greatest current remains uncertain. Bangkok is a hugely popular stop- threats to Thai beaches, and these – Phuket Gazette August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 The summer of the American Century ONE word can best describe the as passionately as it was possible to 63-year-old American author Bill hate a person. The fact that Ruth Bryson: Genial. His 17 books are reportedly had by that point slept all told in a breezy, affable, hu- with Gehrig’s wife would seem, not morous, intimate, first person surprisingly, to have had something style that immediately ingratiates to do with that.” itself upon the reader. He has If baseball was America’s na- written funny travel books about tional sport, boxing ran a close America, Britain, Europe and second. Heavyweight bouts at- Australia. The Life and Times of tracted a huge crowd and media the Thunderbolt Kid is a mem- frenzy. Jack Dempsey was boxing’s oir of his childhood in Iowa. Ha- hero. He dispatched the heavyweight ving spent most of his adult life champion, the giant Jess Willard, in in England, he delves with some this fashion: “Dempsey charged authority into the differences from his corner and smashed between American and British Willard’s jaw so hard that he broke English. His masterpiece is A it in thirteen places, then followed Short History of Nearly Every- up with a hook that sprayed six of thing which covers the develop- Willard’s teeth across the canvas.” ment of human knowledge from It was a more brutal time. Bean the Stone Age to the present. balls and brawls were common in His latest book, One Summer baseball too. (Anchor Books, New York, 2014, This was a For all the heroes of the age, 509pp), focuses on a few months summer of roaring however, none matched Charley in 1927 that marked the pivot of prosperity,‘ of the rise Lindbergh. The world had never the American Century. This was a seen such mass hysterical adula- summer of roaring prosperity, of radio, movies and tion. Later manias over the Beatles of the rise of radio, movies and tabloids, of Charles and the American moon walkers tabloids, of Charles Lindbergh’s were nothing compared to the mob solo flight across the Atlantic, Babe Lindbergh’s solo scenes that accompanied Ruth’s 60 homeruns, the Jack flight across the Lindbergh’s grand tour of America Dempsey-Gene Tunney fight and aboard his Spirit of St Louis. Atlantic, Babe Ruth’s Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run in 1927. Photo: Library of Congress Al Capone’s rule over Chicago. Bootlegger Al Capone was Bryson brings it all back to life. 60 homeruns, the wildly popular too. “Chicago was attitudes, American humor and sen- He offers, for example, this Jack Dempsey- to corruption what Pittsburgh was sibilities. Peacefully, by accident, thumbnail portrait of Captain Charles Gene Tunney fight to steel,” Bryson notes. “It refined and almost unnoticed, America had Nungesser, a French air ace and and cultivated it, and embraced it just taken over the world.” early rival to Charles Lindbergh. and Al Capone’s rule without embarrassment.” Capone It was also a time of unparal- “With his Gallic charm and a over Chicago. would soon come undone by the leled hatred: hatred of blacks and chestful of medals, Nungesser Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. other “inferior races”, especially proved irresistible to women, and Bryson brings it all But not before the American the Jews. Hitler and the Nazis did in the spring of 1923 after a whirl- back to life. gangster became enshrined in not spring from a vacuum. They wind romance he became engaged Hollywood movies. had long befriended Charles to a young New York socialite with This was also the summer’ of “Moviegoers around the world Lindbergh who gave a speech in the unimprovably glorious name of Babe Ruth, “the most brilliant, head- suddenly found themselves exposed, September 1941 for the America Consuelo Hatmaker. . . [Her father] strong, undisciplined, lovable, often for the first time, to American First isolationist group. He urged opposed his daughter’s marriage to thrillingly original, ornery son a bitch voices, American vocabulary, American to stay out of the war Captain Nungesser on the grounds that ever put on a baseball uniform”. American cadence... Spanish con- in Europe and blamed warmonger- – not unreasonable on the fact of it With Lou Gehrig batting beside him, quistadores, Elizabethan courtiers, ing by Britain, Franklin D – that Nungesser was destitute, he made the New York Yankees the figures from the Bible were sud- Roosevelt and the Jews. broken-bodied, something of a greatest team in history. Their part- denly speaking in American voices. Three months later, Pearl Har- bounder, unemployable except in nership would eventually sour. “By With American speech came bor was bombed. Lindbergh was time of war, and French.” the 1930s, Gehrig would hate Ruth American thoughts, American no longer the hero of the age. Bill Bryson. Photo: Wes Washington 34 PHUKET GAZETTE August 23 - 29, 2014 For the love of latex By Jeremie Schatz These rubber sheets, which are then purchased by second-dealers VISITORS to Phuket are often – a type of middleman – make perplexed by the many things up the higher-grade rubber that going on around them. Following processing facilities sell. a recent visit to a working rubber Once the sun rises, a small plantation and whirlwind tour of amount of latex continues to drip the world’s largest rubber factory, from the cuts made in the tree. many of the questions I had been After it coagulates in the collec- accumulating over the years, re- tion cups, it is harvested and garding the omnipresent farms sold as a lower-grade material blanketing southern Thailand, were they call “cup lumps”. This rub- answered. ber undergoes less processing and A number of useful innovations is delegated to making things like were spawned following the shoe soles and rubber bands. discovery of rubber’s potential. Once the second-dealers have However, it wasn’t until the pro- sold the rubber sheets to the cess of vulcanization (the addition processing factories, they are of chemicals to enhance various evaluated for quality and workers desirable properties) was discov- cut out contaminants. They are ered in 1840 by Charles Goodyear then hung on racks in smoking – as in Goodyear the tyre manu- rooms where they remain for three facturer – that its applications days to remove even more mois- increased exponentially. ture from the rubber. Once the booming automotive “Smoking is to get more DRC industry became dependent on [dry rubber content] out of the rubber for tyres and other parts, rubber sheets. The rubber sheets production erupted. Endemic to the that we are buying from the market tropical Americas, the vast quanti- consist of around 90 per cent DRC, ties of rubber trees growing wild in and then after the smoking process the northern Amazon were the first this increases to around 97 to 99 to be exploited. per cent,” explains Mr Ong. th In the late 19 century, rubber A plantation worker feeds fresh rubber sheets through a series of rollers to remove moisture. Photo: Jeremie Schatz Once a rubber tree’s produc- seeds were smuggled out of the tion has dropped off, it is cut Amazon to Britain where high- produce latex year after year. produce fruit in about 18 months number of people until the fact is down and destined to fuel the yielding strains were developed and Many tree-based crops take providing rubber farmers income revealed that every tree is tapped, smoking process. subsequently brought to Southeast years before they begin producing from their land in the long wait to the latex collected, and is all The production of natural latex Asia, in particular Malaysia, to be and rubber is no exception with tap their rubber trees. Farmers claim initially processed by hand. over synthetic versions has its grown. Seeds were smuggled north farmers having to hold out for that pineapples and rubber trees The tapping process must be benefits. The labor intensive pro- once again into Thailand, which seven years before tapping their have a symbiotic relationship, with carried out at night since sunlight cess keeps millions of people in now stands as the world’s largest trees. one depleting the soil of certain and warm daytime temperatures work – especially those from less producer of natural rubber. However, as can be witnessed nutrients, while the other replen- cause the latex to coagulate before fortunate backgrounds with limited In Phuket, and all over southern all over Phuket, young rubber trees ishes. Thailand has been one of the reaching the collection employment options. Thailand, unbroken lines of rubber are planted far enough apart and top five producers of pineapples container. Workers em- The planting of rub- trees with little catchment bowls allow light through their canopies for years. bark at midnight and ber trees also serves to dangling, stretch off in every direc- for other crops to grow amongst About 95 per cent of the 12.5 make a shallow diagonal enhance soil fertility tion. As a monoculture crop, rubber them – such as the famously sweet million rai of rubber plantations are cut halfway around the and help prevent ero- trees are attractive since they are and delicious Phuket pineapples. small-holdings run by about one trunk of the tree just sion. In contrast to fairly hardy and once established, Pineapples can flower and million families. It seems like a large below the last cut. synthetic petroleum- “The way they cut it, based rubber, swathes they have to have a tech- of rubber plantations nique... if they cut too act as carbon sinks to deep they will injure the absorb greenhouse tree and the next thing gasses. you know it will have Low viscosity latex As is frequently the some deformities that quickly drips from the cut. case, there is a effect its lifespan,” ex- flipside. Having a plains Marketing Assistant at Von monoculture of any variety has Bundit, Michael Ong. consequences for the environ- The latex removed from the tree ment. Pests that feed on this is of low viscosity and quickly drips particular crop run rampant and, down the cut and off a small metal typically, farmers increase pes- spigot into the collection cup. Work- ticides in response. Although the ers then revisit every tree around trees can make soils hospitable daybreak to collect the liquid latex. for certain species, they deplete One rai contains 60 trees, which other nutrients that have to be can produce 3 kilograms of latex supplemented with fertilizers. per day on average. Monocrops also devastate Once the latex is collected, three the diverse ecosystem that many liters is mixed with two liters of animals depend on for their water and a small amount of habitat, a scenario seen with the formic acid to induce coagulation. endangered status of orangutans Blocks of bright white latex with the in Malaysia, Indonesia and Borneo look and consistency of fresh – a result of intense oil palm mozzarella cheese are then run production. through a series of presses to flat- Although synthetic rubber and ten the blocks and remove moisture. the potential for more lucrative The floppy sheets are then crops for farmers poses a threat hung on lines to dry for three days to natural rubber production, our and subsequently moved to lines current level of dependence on indoors to dry slowly for an addi- this resource ensures that the tional month. latex will keep on flowing. August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 35 No compromises in Monte Carlo

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Superyachts are now more welcome in Maldives. Photo: Gazette file 36 PHUKET GAZETTE August 23 - 29, 2014 Mysterious treasure in order to make it easier for merchant ships to sail within the territory. Aerial photographs, which were taken in 1984 show IN MAY of this year an unbeliev- remnants of impressive canal able discovery was made in a palm networks, moats and ponds in plantation in Khao Chaison, a Palembang, in southern Sumatra, district within Phatthalung province. which were built during the Wee Thapsaeng, the owner of a Srivijaya Empire. 7-rai plot of land was using his The city of Ligor, modern day tractor to plow the land, in order Nakhon Sri Thammarat, was an to prepare it for growing palm important trading center within the trees. What emerged, however, Srivijaya kingdom. The ancient was not just mud and earthworms, canal network, which runs as one would expect. To his through Phatthalung may have surprise, Wee also found several connected Ligor with the sea and gold plates emerging from the the various towns in the region. disturbed ground. Although many trading vessels A visit to the local goldsmith would have voyaged along the quickly confirmed that the objects canals during the Srivijaya period, were indeed solid gold. News of maritime journeys during that time the discovery soon spread among were fraught with danger. Several the villagers sparking a frenzied ships were sunk due to storms and rush to look for more gold. Hun- other catastrophes. The hoard of dreds of villagers started digging gold discovered in Phatthalung may in Wee’s plot of land and true to have been in transit through Srivijaya their expectations, more gold was territory, but for some reason the discovered. By the time the Fine vessel carrying it must have sunk Arts Department had heard of the in the canal along with its precious news and arrived to investigate the cargo. The invaluable treasure site, villagers had dug up hundreds would not resurface again for of gold plates, bracelets, nuggets another 800 years. and animal pendants. Anek Sihamart, chief of the Initial investigation of the Fine Arts Department is worried, artifacts confirmed that the gold Ancient trade routes suggest the journey of the discovered treasure. Graphic: Gunawan Kartapranata however, that if the gold rush was indeed ancient. In fact, the is not stopped, villagers could hoard found in Khao Chaison it. According to her daughter, the from around the 8th to the 12th accounts. seriously damage the ancient turned out to be more than 800 characters translated as ‘Power- century AD. The boundaries of the Srivijaya was a maritime em- site and the historical artifacts. years old, according to experts ful Being’. empire stretched from what is pire. During its heyday, the rulers The fact is, discoveries dating from the Fine Arts Department. So how did Chinese-inscribed now modern-day Sumatra, Java, of Srivijaya controlled the most from the Srivijaya period have Villagers who lived nearby said treasure, or for that matter, any the Malay Peninsula and the south important sea routes and allowed been very rare and this find, if that the site of the discovery used treasure end up in the middle of a of Thailand, up to Surat Thani it to foster trade between China confirmed to be from that period, to be an old canal bed, which had field in Phatthalung province? province. The empire prospered and the various kingdoms in could reveal some intriguing long since dried up. They also said Assuming the experts at the Fine from maritime trade and fostered India. Its location made it a mari- information about the empire’s that an old Chinese vessel had Arts Department have correctly its commercial relationship with time trading center and propelled history that has never come to been uncovered there several years dated the treasure hoard, the gold the ruling Tang Dynasty, and then it into one of the wealthiest and light before. The Fine Arts ago. One of the villagers who must have originated from an era later with the Song Dynasty of most populous kingdoms in the Department has now offered to managed to dig up a gold plate that preceded the Sukhothai China. Srivijaya was also an region during that period. Back buy the ancient gold back from from the plot of land, said that her Kingdom. In fact, around 800 important center for Mahayana then, the rulers of Srivijaya villagers who may have taken find was buried only 20 centime- years ago when the treasure was Buddhism. In fact, the earliest understood that their regional those pieces home, at prices ters underground. When she lost, the boat carrying it must have mention of Srivijaya was made in dominance was owed to the fact higher than the market value. uncovered the plate, it resembled been sailing along an ancient the 7th century AD. A Chinese that they controlled the most They have also asked the military a piece of paper that had been canal that ran through, what was monk called Yijing, who travelled important trade routes. The kings for help in fencing off the area folded many times. The plate had then, the Srivijaya Empire. to the empire in the year 671 AD, of Srivijaya ordered the building so that proper excavation of the Chinese characters inscribed into Srivijaya was a regional power wrote about Srivijaya in his travel of canals throughout their empire, site can be done in due course. August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Troublesome tummies allergies include: cow’s milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, strawberries, ba- nanas, chocolate, wheat, peanuts, fish, shellfish, beans and oranges. Those with a true food allergy, A WHOPPING 45 per cent of us if ever exposed to the allergen – believe we are allergic to basic once or multiple times – will cer- foodstuffs such as wheat and dairy tainly know about it. products – causing anything from A food intolerance, on the other bloating to insomnia, according to hand, involves any adverse reac- an article called “The Allergy tion to foods. In this case, the Fraud” which was published in the immune system’s roll is uncertain, UK’s Daily Mail. because the standard allergy tests Another food item that many come up negative. people believe wreaks havoc on So where does this leave the 45 their health is monosodium per cent who experience uncom- glutamate (MSG). fortable side-effects like abdominal The Gazette recently ran a spe- bloating, gas or diarrhea, after eat- cial report about MSG that laid out ing certain foods? some of the arguments both for and against the substance. One of POSSIBLE SOURCES OF the arguments in the article pro- FOOD INTOLERANCE posed that sensitivity to MSG can cause reactions like headaches, di- It is believed that one of the most arrhea and bloating. common explanations for food It seems that the issue of food intolerance is digestive disorders, sensitivity, food intolerance, has such as irritable bowel syndrome become a widespread health is- (IBS), and the issues that come sue. 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By Maciek Klimowicz Letter by Gen Chatta and his performance of the Loyalty Oath on IN recognition of the benevo- behalf of the WMC as well as lence of HM King Bhumibol speeches delivered by the per- Adulyadej to grant the World manent secretary of the Ministry Muaythai Council (WMC) Royal of Tourism and Sports, a repre- Thai Patronage, the WMC on sentative of the Ministry of Wednesday held a special cer- Culture and by the WMC Vice emony at the Sports Authority of President Stephan Fox. Thailand headquarters in The cultural part of the pro- Bangkok. gram included performances of The WMC, which is the national Muay Thai Wai Khru by juniors governing body for Muay Thai, was from Laan Khru Suea House, inaugurated in 1995 under the di- Muay Thai Dance and the We are rective of the Royal Thai Muaythai anthem. Government to foster and promote The Royal Patronage marks an all aspects of Muay Thai as a cul- important milestone in the devel- tural art form, a competition sport, opment of Muay Thai under the self-defense and fitness, and in guidance of WMC. Just 19 years short, a way of life. ago, when WMC was inaugu- Among the honorable guests rated, Muay Thai had no invited to take part in the celebra- international recognition, the tion were HE Gen Pichitr sport received coverage only on Kullavanijaya, the privy councilor Thai television channels and only to HM The King; Gen Wimon three national federations had Wongwanich, the former presi- been recognized by the National dent of the WMC; Gen Chatta Olympic Committee. Buakaw Banchamek receiving the Prince Cup from HSH Prince Alber II of Monaco. Photo: Supplied Thanajaro, the current president Today, 78 national federations of the WMC; guests from minis- have been observed and Muay ever to be nominated for the In- recently included in the World through the “Sport is Your Gang” tries, international embassies and Thai is recognized by the Olym- ternational Emmy Awards. Games, which are both under sport-awareness campaign. consulates, organizations as well pic Committee of Asia, From a local sport it has patronage of the International The “Sport is Your Gang” cam- as national and international SportAccord, The Association For become a worldwide phenom- Olympic Committee. paign is carried out in cooperation press. International Sport for All enon featured in major multi-sport Muay Thai has won the with “Peace and Sport,” under The event included the deliv- (TAFISA) and the International competitions such as Arafura “Spirit of Sport Award” in 2014 the high patronage of HSH Prince ery of the Royal Standard and a World Games Association, and re- Games, TAFISA Games, SEA bestowed by SportAccord (the Albert II of Monaco. Also, WMC Royal Letter from HM The King ceives TV coverage from major Games, Asian Indoor and Asian umbrella organization for 104 recently signed a memorandum by military cadets from the broadcasters such as Eurosport, Beach Games. world-recognized sports) for us- of understanding with the UN Chulachomklao Royal Military ESPN and FOX Sports. Muay Muay Thai is part of the ing sport as a means to reach out Women’s UNiTE Campaign to Academy, reception of the Royal Thai is also the only martial art World Combat Games and was and develop local communities End Violence Against Women. Bondi Bar Bashers claim the league title By Rashmi Chandwaskar Paddy Morton at short-cover, with not last long and fell for 10 off 16 but to attack and hope for a BBB completing their campaign with a the scoreboard reading just 4 runs. balls, with only one towering hit out batting collapse. VCT’s Mydeen full complement of eight wins from CONTINUING their domination of The floodgates opened and wickets of the ground to his credit. Platts was first to face Mushtaq, BBB’s eight before competing in the up- the Outrigger T20 cricket cham- kept falling in a flurry, with Justin continued his stand and was re- harvester of half-centuries, but on coming finals scheduled for pionship, BBB won their sixth Swart, the wrecker–in-chief, pick- warded with a 15 not out off 21 a day when nothing seemed to be September. match in a row against VCT, and ing up 4 wickets for a miserly 14 balls. Morton picked up the last two going VCT’s way, his first ball was The next fixture is on Sunday, in the process the league by virtue runs. Swart, who had recently been wickets in successive balls (mean- expertly driven to the boundary. By August 24 with Bondi Bar Bashers of topping the points table, with two removed from the BBB bowling at- ing that he is on a hat-trick when the end of the second over, BBB had playing ICC in the morning and matches left to play. tack for infringing on the no-ball rule, next he bowls in the competition) figures of 0 for 12, and were look- Thalang playing Laguna in the af- Opting to bat after winning the more than redeemed himself by in- ending the VCT innings in 11.2 ing comfortable. Swart continued ternoon. Start times are 10am and toss, VCT sent in their openers, jecting consistenty accurate line and overs for a score of 42. his good form with the bat and hit 2pm respectively. Kevin Quilty and Sam Ali, to hope- length — troubling all the VCT play- BBB, changing their batting line four 4s in an unbeaten innings of fully salvage pride after their abject ers unfortunate to face the in-form up in order to provide much needed 22 off 15 balls, while Mushtaq — Interested in getting involved surrender in previous matches. South African. batting practice for their other bats- mathematically unable to reach his in cricket in Phuket? Email However, BBB had other ideas, and The big-hitting Divan Mydeen ini- men, sent in Mushtaq and Swart to sixth consecutive 50 — had to settle Phuket Cricket Group Chairman at their bowlers struck in only the sec- tially signalled hope for VCT when open the innings in a left-hand, right- for 20 off 17 balls. [email protected], ond over when Ibrahim Mushtaq he joined Martin Platts, who was hand combination. With very few BBB, having won the Outrigger or visit PhuketCricketGroup.com and had Ali caught by stand-in captain looking steady at the crease, but did runs to defend, VCT had no choice T20 league, now look forward to AcgPhuket.com for more information. August 23 - 29, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Suarez adds bite to Barca By Tim Hanlon paper over the cracks by converting midfielders into center backs, with the idea BARCELONA have added Luis Suarez to being that they would be comfortable in their star-studded forward line but it could possession and bring the ball out of defence. be their defensive reinforcements that make The combative Argentine Javier the difference as they look to win back the Mascherano has done relatively well in this La Liga title. role, despite his lack of height, but Sergio The club’s first trophyless season in six Busquets and Alex Song have also been years has sparked an overhaul with new tried out in the position with little success. coach Luis Enrique bringing in fresh faces Barca have now added strength and depth for many positions ahead of the La Liga to their defence but there are still question campaign that kicks off on Saturday. marks over the signings of Mathieu and All eyes will be on Suarez, signed from Vermaelen ahead of the Catalans’ curtain- Suarez holds up his jersey during his presentation at the Nou Camp stadium. Photo: Reuters Liverpool for a fee reported to be 81 raiser against Elche on Sunday. cal short passing football. seven or eight new signings and youth play- million euros (65 million pounds), when The club paid 20 million euros for the “We will play the attacking style that has ers coming in.” he finally makes his competitive bow for 30-year old Mathieu while Vermaelen ar- caught the imagination of millions of people Luis Enrique coached the Barca B Barca at the end of October, after he was rives at the Nou Camp with a poor injury around the world but we also need to de- (youth) team for three seasons until 2011 handed a four-month ban for biting at the record, having fallen down the pecking or- fend,” Luis Enrique told a news conference and is keen to give the young players a World Cup. der at former club Arsenal. in Barcelona. chance. The prospect of him lining up with Goalkeepers Claudio Bravo and Marc- “We have an incredibly talented squad. Eighteen-year-old forward Munir El Neymar and Lionel Messi in attack is Andre ter Stegen, signed to replace Victor My work and that of my staff is to find a Haddadi has shone during pre-season and mouthwatering, yet the club’s title hopes Valdes, would appear to be sound invest- system that fits. We will look at all possi- is pushing for a chance in attack. are likely to depend on them shoring up a ments. bilities and consider the qualities of the “It will depend on his performances if rearguard that looked vulnerable at key players. he is in the first team. I think he has done times last season. Barca basics “Basically, the three forwards will play well and it is clear he has a lot of quality,” The backline has been neglected in re- Barca struggled to adapt last season to the centrally but at times they will vary this and said Luis Enrique. cent years with close-season recruits new tactical ideas introduced by coach a lot will depend on the approach of the “It is the same with the other youth Jeremy Mathieu and Thomas Vermaelen the Gerardo Martino, who resigned after one opponent. We will do different things. players. I am always saying it is great to first centre backs to be signed since Dmytro campaign in charge. “The team is prepared physically but as have young players like we have that have Chygrynskiy in 2009. They have gone back to basics with Luis regards the football I would have liked two plenty of drive and ambition.” The club had previously attempted to Enrique whose teams play the club’s typi- months more as we have a new coach, – Reuters 40 PHUKET GAZETTE August 23 - 29, 2014