ANDAMAN Edition Volume 17 Issue 30 July 24 - 30, 2010 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Killer confesses By Atchaa Khamlo and Stephen Fein How the case unfolded RONALD Fanelli, an ex-US Navy officer PHUKET City Police were under pressure to quickly solve the who confessed to stabbing to death bar host- high-profile Wanphen murder case that was tarnishing ess Wanphen Pienjai last month, described Phuket’s image. Within a month, they were sure they had the the killing as a “terrible accident”, saying man they were seeking. that he never intended to harm her. June 18. Wanphen Pienjai is last seen alive leaving the Clean-shaven and appearing somewhat Sweethearts Bar in Kata in the company of a foreign man disoriented, Fanelli, 37, was presented who came to the bar asking about ladyboy prostitutes. bound in handcuffs to the media at a press conference chaired by Phuket Provincial June 24. A man on his Police Commander Pekad Tantipong on way to work finds the July 19. rotting corpse of a woman stuffed into a Placed on the table in front of him were suitcase and dumped the pair of camouflage shorts he was wear- beside a road in Wichit. ing at the time of the murder, the switchblade used to kill Ms Wanphen, a June 25. Employees small bag belonging to her, a mobile phone of the Sweethearts Bar and a SIM card. identify the body as that of Ms Wanphen. Other evidence seized by police, but not presented, included a foam mattress and June 30. Phuket City the motorbike used to dispose of Police appeal to the Ms Wanphen’s body, which was stuffed public for help in their into a large suitcase and dumped in a re- search for the prime mote part of Wichit, several kilometers from suspect and release a facial composite. Mr Fanelli’s rented home, also in the Wichit VICTIM: Wanphen Pienjai area. July 2. Phuket City After a brief statement outlining the de- Police offer a 50,000-baht reward for information leading to tails of the case, Mr Fanelli told the press the arrest of the killer. flatly, “I killed her.” He had been treated fairly by police, he July 14. The body of Ms Wanphen Pienjai is cremated at a small ceremony at Wat Kitti Sangkaram (Wat Kata). added. The atmosphere at the press conference July 17. Former US Navy officer Ronald Fanelli is arrested was somber, with many officers showing at his home in Thanthong Village housing estate in Chalong. sympathy to Mr Fanelli, who now faces the rest of his life behind bars in a Thai July 19. Fanelli confesses to stabbing Ms Wanphen to death at a press conference at Phuket City Police Station. prison. Continued on page 5 CONFESSED: Fanelli recounts the night of murder. Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Lost tsunami buoy recovered By Pimwara Choksakulpan The unit was successfully recovered by Providing information to the media were Royal Thai Navy SEAL divers aboard the Rear Adm Rueangtip Thiantong, deputy THE tsunami detection buoy that last week frigate HTMS Bangpakong, which returned commander of the Third Naval Area, HTMS was reported adrift and no longer transmit- to Phang Nga Naval Base at 9am July 18. Bangpakong Captain Chalermchai Suan- ting data was recovered by the Toyal Thai A press conference at the base was told kaew and Raydant International General Navy on July 17. July 18 that the HTMS Bangpakong left Manager Aurasa Paenghom. The buoy is reportedly not as badly dam- Phang Nga Naval Base at 5pm July 16 with Raydant International is the private firm aged as initially feared and the unit will be a crew of 210 seamen, five Navy SEAL contracted by the National Disaster Warn- redeployed in its original position off Phuket divers and three representatives of Raydant ing Center (NDWC) to maintain Thailand’s LOST AND FOUND: Navy divers prepare to hoist after the monsoon season. International. Continued on page 2 the buoy aboard. Photo: HTMS Bangpakong

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Apart from learning everything Foreigners by numbers they will need to know to succeed Why expats are being in the beauty competition, the con- counted in the National testants will also do some charity painting work at the Baan Laem Census 2010. Page 9 Sai School. This year’s pageant promises Travel to serve up some bombshells, as Penchant for Penang: chief organizer Nawat Itsornkraisil has this year given a blanket green Discovering beyond the light for plastic surgery. visa run. Page 15 “In previous years,” he said, Some of the contestants at the Cape Panwa Hotel. Photo: Thanasorn Chookate “the contestants were always du- and they’re absolved from criti- barred from adjusting on Miss bious about it and kept asking, cism in case the girls aren’t. Thailand World contestants is gen- Property ‘Can I do this? Is this much okay?’ Purists will still object, but der, so ladyboys (transsexuals) are Why Kamala Liberty is So we’ve now made it clear with these days many of the world’s still not eligible to compete. a blanket decision: Plastic surgery beauty queens – including those Meanwhile, the organizers worth US$7 million. is okay for this competition.” from Venezuela and India – have claim they are putting more em- Page 23 It’s two birds downed with one had tummy tucks, butt lifts and phasis on contestants’ skills and stone for the organizers: they no boob jobs, or at least a little facial talents. “We’d love someone who longer have to scrutinize appli- rearrangement. can sing different styles and speak Classifieds cants to make sure “they’re real”, The only thing surgeons are 10 languages,” Mr Nawat joked. Everything you need at prices you can afford, from jobs to homes. Pages 25-34 Sport Tsunami buoy salvaged FC Phuket bombs out From page 1 to Yala; Claire Haigh tsunami warning system, of kicks out in Singapore. which the early detection unit is a Pages 35-36 key part. In order to carry out the mis- sion, HTMS Bangpakong had its crane modified to hoist the two- tonne unit. The crane is normally Brit, 29, dies in hotel fall used to lift engine blocks, Capt A BRITISH man fell to his death resolve a conflict between himself Chalermchai explained. from a Patong hotel on July 18 in and his elder brother, and that he The navy was able to track the what Phuket Police believe was an had chosen to end his life as a re- drift of the buoy using GPS data, act of suicide. sult. The nature of the problem which located the unit 205 nauti- Case officer Nitikorn Rawang between the siblings was not cal miles west of the base at 4am of the Kathu Police identified the specified in the letter. on July 17. deceased as Mark Edward An investigation of the hotel Despite heavy rain and high Stevens, 29, of the UK. where Mr Stevens was staying winds, the unit was found using Police were notified by hotel uncovered whisky bottles in his radar and then visually confirmed staff that a man fell to his death third-story room and bloodstains at 6:30am. from atop a hotel on Rat-U-Thit leading from the room to the roof The SEAL divers found the The buoy being lowered onto the ship’s deck. Photo: HTMS Bangpakong 200 Pi Rd, Lt Nitikorn said. of the five-story building. unit’s eight-meter anchor chain Mr Steven’s remains were A security guard who witnessed connected to the much-longer system, the pressure-sensitive The unit was most likely hit by taken to Patong Hospital for ex- the fall said he went up to the roof- mooring cable, the length of which “tsunameter”, is presumably still a passing ship, as indicated by amination. top soon after the incident but could not be estimated. on the sea bottom 3,500 meters impact marks. The only other ap- Initial investigation revealed that found nobody there. The chain had to be cut in or- below the surface at the buoy’s preciable damage was a broken Mr Stevens arrived in Phuket two Given witnesses accounts, po- der for the unit to be recovered. original mooring site 600 nautical warning light and missing solar weeks earlier. lice presume the death was a The buoy was hoisted aboard miles northwest of Phuket. cell, she said. In his pocket police found a let- suicide but are awaiting a medical at 10:45am and arrived at port Raydant’s Ms Aurasa said the “I think the buoy must have ter of apology to his parents. He report to confirm the cause of 11:30pm the same day. unit’s internal electronic circuitry been hit by a big ship during a said that he had been unable to death, Lt Nitikorn said. The other key component of the was undamaged. storm, because despite its bright yellow color it is still quite diffi- cult to notice in rough seas. The cost of the damage is quite low compared to the total cost of the buoy,” she said. The unit would be turned off to conserve its battery, then cleaned and stored at the Phang Nga base until a redeployment mission is ready. The NDWC has ordered a new mooring line 4,500 meters long, 200 meters of electric cable, and a new solar cell and warning light, she said. She expects the redeployment to take place when monsoon con- ditions begin to abate, probably around November or December, she said. July 24 - 30, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Alien deportations to set new record By Atchaa Khamlo

PHUKET is on target to set a record number of deportations of illegal workers this year, with 7,086 illegals already having been deported from the province, ac- One of the affected students receiving hospital treatment. cording to the latest statistics from the Phuket Immigration Office. In 2009, 10,790 illegals were Schoolkids hit by deported, preceded by 7,867 in 2008. Announcement of the figures comes on the heels of a nation- food poisoning wide crackdown by special immigration task-forces ordered SOME 120 students from Afterwards many began suffer- by Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Prachanukroh 36 School in Ka- ing attacks of vomiting and Kajornprasart. mala were treated for food poi- diarrhea. These continued the next The task-force responsible for soning at the local public health day, at which time school officials Phuket was sent from the Surat clinic on July 18. led them en-masse for treatment. Thani Immigration Office, the An illegal alien being ‘processed’ in Phuket Town. Photo: Gazette file Instructors and school officials Patong Hospital Deputy Direc- head immigration office for the identification documents. firmation of their employees’ na- rushed the students to the nearby tor Dr Atundre Lamsagun said, South. The force included local The list of alien workers in tionalities, employers must Kamala Public Health Center, but “Those most gravely afflicted are immigration officers who sought Phuket submitted for review in- contact the PPEO within 30 days overwhelmed staff there had the largely from the girls’ dormitory. and deported illegal workers from cluded approximately 50,000 so that work permits can be is- group transferred to the better- Teachers gave them medicine dur- May 20 to June 21. names, of which about 5,327 have sued for them. equipped Patong Hospital. ing the night, but the conditions The crackdown was conducted been confirmed by their home Cabinet has set a February Twenty-five of the ill-at-ease of many worsened until this af- in conjunction with the Thai gov- countries, Mr Nopadol said. 2012 deadline for completing the group were admitted for immedi- ternoon when they were brought ernment campaign to register all A total of 55,316 Burmese, Lao national identification process, he ate treatment and 28 more kept in to hospital.” foreign labor in Thailand. and Cambodian laborers are per- added. for observation. The rest were al- A medical team inspected the The worker registration process mitted to work in Phuket. Mr Nopadol cautioned employ- lowed to leave. dormitories, the bathrooms of is still far from complete, as it first “For the remaining people [alien ers not to hire undocumented alien The students, of both sexes, which passed inspection. requires government officials to workers] – more than 40,000 – it workers and advised anyone with were all boarders at the school. In the dormitory, inspectors compile lists of alien workers in will take about a year, as there are knowledge of such activity to call They had eaten a variety of found wet and dry instant noodles the country. many waiting to be approved. In the PPEO at 076-219660 or 076- foods on the preceding Saturday as well as fresh tamarind that The lists are then sent to Thailand there are around one mil- 219661. night during dinner: gaeng som some of the girls had eaten, but it Myanmar, Laos or Cambodia for lion Burmese alone, who all must “The number of illegal alien (sour-spicy orange curry soup), is not known with certainty what confirmation of the workers’ na- be processed,” said Phuket Pro- workers in Phuket is about the noodles, fried fish and scrambled caused the outbreak. tionalities. The workers must also vincial Employment Office same as those who here legally, eggs. – Phuket Gazette personally obtain documentation (PPEO) Superintendent Nopadol likely higher,” he said. proving their nationalities. Ployoudee. “Phuket is a developed area The Cambodian and Lao gov- The PPEO has yet to receive with a lot of construction, tour- ‘Health Promoting ernments have set up identification instruction on how to handle cases ism and fisheries, so many people centers in Bangkok, but Myanmar of alien workers not confirmed as come here to work because they has not, forcing their citizens to nationals of other countries. can get good salaries,” Mr Hospital’ for Kamla return home to secure personal Mr Nopadol said that upon con- Nopadol said. THE KAMALA Public Health Cen- nese government will provide 30 ter will be home to the country’s million baht for development of first “Health Promotion Hospital”, the center and be responsible for incorporating traditional Chinese the design of a new single-storey medicines into its array of medi- building that will stand beside the cal services. existing health center. The center, part of a post-tsu- To be completed next year, the nami project which begun in 2005, center will initially offer health is co-funded by the Chinese gov- checkups and traditional Thai ernment. massages to both Thais and for- Deputy Public Health Minister eigners, she said. Pansiri Kulanartsiri said during an It will be staffed by Kamala inspection of the site last week Health Center and Patong Hospi- that the Chinese offered to help tal personnel as well as Chinese build a traditional medical center medicine practitioners who will on the site, which was directly come to Phuket as part of an ex- affected by the 2004 tsunami. change program. Under the agreement, the Chi- – Sitthipong Nongkaew 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS July 24 - 30, 2010 Gov Son-in-law sought warns over ‘family arson’ over By Sitthipong Nongkaew A KALIM man whose home burned to the ground early on July stolen 18 suspects the blaze was inten- tionally set by his son-in-law as The counter at the Phuket City an act of revenge. Pawnshop. The sign above the win- dow warns of legal action against Kathu Police Duty Inspector goods anyone who tries to pawn fake gold. Jakkapong Luang-aon received a report of a fire on Phra Barami Rd PHUKET Governor Wichai mobile phone shop owners. Soi 6 about 1:15am. By the time Phraisa-ngop on July 14 took time Gov Wichai told the audience, police and 15 Patong Municipal- out from his regular schedule to “If sellers are sure the goods they ity firefighters arrived there was focus his attention on stolen goods are selling are legal, they would little left of the stilted two-story being traded in Phuket. follow the rules, and shops must dwelling, he said. Addressing about 300 business obey the law, too. Police questioned Ha Channoi, operators at a special seminar held “Businesses are asked to check 53, the owner of the home, who to brief shop owners on their le- the ID cards of people they buy was on the upper floor with his gal obligations under the Auction goods from, especially when buy- wife and son when the fire broke The charred remains of Mr Ha’s home in Kalim. Photo:Sampawat Wannasangkam Sale and Antique Sale Control Act ing gold, copper wire and mobile out downstairs. completely, replied with threats to found. Mr Ha said he also lost BE 2474, Governor Wichai said, phones. This helps the government All three escaped unharmed. burn down the family home or 60,000 baht in cash that was in “If the [business] operators did not in its fight against theft and the pur- Mr Ha said he often repri- even kill him, Mr Ha said. the home at the time. buy stolen goods, there would be chase of stolen goods,” he added. manded his 34-year-old son-in- Mr Ha said he initially thought Capt Jakkapong estimated the no more stealing.” Gov Wichai said that any shops law for his failure to be a good the son-in-law was kidding. damages at about 700,000 baht. Among those present at the semi- found trading in stolen goods would family man and had suggested a He has reassessed that view Police are now seeking the nar at the Katina Hotel in Phuket face strict punishment and have trial separation from his daughter. now that his home has been re- son-in-law for questioning, but Town were antique dealers, gold their business licenses revoked. The son-in-law, thinking he duced to cinders and his are not ruling out other possible traders, secondhand car dealers and – Phuket Gazette wanted to end the relationship son-in-law is nowhere to be causes. Insensitivity spurs culture crackdown By Atchaa Khamlo “enlightenment elevation” point, and Stephen Fein is a symbol of the Buddha’s greatest enlightenment. Mr THE Phuket office of the Minis- Tawichart said that the try of Culture is on the lookout foreigner’s decision to place a for the inappropriate use of Bud- plumbing nozzle there was not a dha images following the shock- deliberate attempt at sacrilege, ing revelation that one foreign but born out of ignorance. restaurant owner modified a The offending statue has since Buddha image to serve as a been removed and the owner has garden fountain – one that not been charged with any crime, spouted water from the crown Mr Tawichart said after a meet- of its head. ing of the newly-established Safe Phuket Culture Office director and Creative Media Development Tawichart Intorrarit said on Committee at Phuket Provincial Wednesday that the sacrilegious Hall on July 14. lawn ornament, spotted in the gar- The public should report other den in a restaurant on Rat-U-Thit inappropriate uses of Buddhist 200 Pi Rd in Patong, was a sign icons to his office, which lacks that many foreigners who visit the manpower to make thorough Phuket understand little about inspections over the entire island, Thai culture. he said. Buddha images must be con- Mr Tawichart said the estab- structed according to a detailed lishment of the new committee, set of body proportions to rep- which includes representatives resent the Buddha’s perfect from the media, should help in- harmony, both physical and crease awareness and better spiritual. involve the public in the fight to The apex of the head, referred preserve Thai culture for future to in ancient texts as the generations.

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From page 1 gambled in tournaments under the Sarakham province in Isarn. He name “MadYank”, he had also recently lost his internet Phuket City Police Superintendent laughed briefly with a tone connection, he noted. Wanchai Ekpornpit told the Ga- of bitter irony before reply- Altogether, this caused the zette that Mr Fanelli initially denied ing, “Yes, but that was a long former sailor to “snap” when the charges, but changed his mind time ago.” Ms Wanphen approached when confronted with evidence Mr Fanelli declined to com- him playfully in his bed- including CCTV images and re- ment on the motive for the room asking for sex, corded telephone conversations. murder, asking reporters to read Col Wanchai said. Police also explained to him that his statement to police. Mr Fanelli stabbed pleading guilty to a murder charge Phuket City Police Super- Ms Wanphen once in customarily leads Thai judges to intendent Wanchai Ekporn- the back then again in the GRIM REALITY: Fanelli at the July 19 press conference. Photo: Atchaa Kamlo commute a death sentence to life pit told reporters after the chest, Col Wanchai added. suitcase in front of him while he gypsum tile roof, and then rented a imprisonment. press conference that Mr Fanelli was drunk at rode his motorbike to where he house in Kata to try to avoid detec- Mr Fanelli, originally from several factors ap- the time of his arrest and the dumped Wanphen’s body off tion by police. New York and a former US Navy peared to have exact timing of events remains Chao Fa Thani Rd in Wichit. Phuket Police were under in- lieutenant who served aboard the contributed to Mr unclear, Col Wanchai said, but Ms Wanphen’s wrists and tense pressure to bring Ms USS Nevada, said he came to Fanelli’s mental added that it appeared Wanphen ankles were found broken, appar- Wanphen’s killer to justice. Thailand about three years ago and state at the time of had stayed with him for about one ently so her body could be stuffed Maj Gen Pekad said the arrest has lived here since. the stabbing: he was day before she was murdered. into the suitcase. followed several days of surveil- Asked if he were the same drunk and his Thai wife In a re-enactment of the mur- The re-enactment also revealed lance following a tip-off by a Ronald Fanelli who was a former had left him and taken their young der carried out earlier, Mr Fanelli that Mr Fanelli had returned home person whose identity will remain professional poker player who child back to her native Maha told officers that he carried the and hid the switchblade above the anonymous. Neighbors knew nothing… NEIGHBORS of Ronald Fanelli were always with her, because of said he and his family kept to language. themselves and didn’t have close “They led normal lives as far relations with anyone in the resi- as I could see; I didn’t really know dential estate where they lived for them,” she said. about one year before his sudden Neighbors said the confessed disappearance. killer was rarely in evidence. Wanphen Pienjai was murdered No one in the neighborhood at a two-story townhouse in the knew him. He had no rowdy par- recently-built Tantong Villas es- BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: The home ties, no big fights, no traffic of tate, opposite Phuket Villa where Wanphen was murdered. friends or visitors. California on Chao Fa East Rd. Jantorn, said that Fanelli had lived “His wife often took the baby The neighborhood is neat, pros- in the house one year. out for a walk in the stroller,” said perous and modern, with “His wife contacted me about a fruit vendor living on the soi. well-paved walks, trees and places renting the house. My dealings – Marque Rome for recreation – the type of estate conformable to the tastes of Phuket’s rising middle class. Fanelli and his family lived on a small dead-end soi – containing perhaps 20 homes – five blocks past the guarded entrance. The house where he lived is up for rent. His former landlord, Urai 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS July 24 - 30, 2010 PM Abhisit steps up to defend own teen critic PRIME Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he violently put down in May. users on web forums claimed the teen had Wathanyu Thaokhamlue, Mark V11’s fears for the well-being of a teenager forced The youngster announced his withdrawal insulted the monarchy. The claims were father, admitted his son had criticized the to withdraw from a TV singing contest for from “True Academy Fantasia Season 7” accompanied by screen shots of Facebook PM, but claimed the screen shots showing posting critical remarks about the PM on earlier this month after complaints about appearing to show the teen had posted defa- anti-monarchy comments were doctored. Facebook. the remarks to the production company. matory comments about HM the King. The family were loyal Thais, he said. Mr Abhisit warned against anyone Academy Fantasia rules ban contestants On July 14 his parents held a press con- Director-general of the Department of threatening Withawat Thaokhamlue, 17, from making political comment during the ference to announce their son was quitting Special Investigations, Tharit Pengdit, said known as “Mark V11” on Facebook, and contest. But the production company re- the show. his bureau would investigate the remarks. said he would look into how he could help fused to ban Mark V11, pointing out that Flanked by his mother and father, Mark During Mark V11’s first and last appear- the teen. the remarks were posted before the show V11 apologized to PM Abhisit. “I wrote those ance on Academy Fantasia on July 17, the Mark V11 had lambasted the PM for not started. remarks as a teenager would – I did not use teenager urged all Thais to love HM the King resigning after the red-shirt protests were The accusations grew more serious when much discretion or judgement,” he said. and to reconcile. Korean wave feared killing Signs of Red defiance Thai culture been extended to silence the red THE ROYAL Institute fears the shirts, Mr Sombat earlier told The teen craze for all things Korean is Nation. “I think what [the govern- destroying the Thai language skills ment] is most afraid of is that the of the nation’s youngsters, Thai people will scrutinize them,” he Rath reports. said. Dr Kanjana Naaksakul, an hon- Within two days of his release orary fellow of the prestigious from jail, on July 11 Mr Sombat academic institute and president of By Dan Waites led a 100-strong “flash protest” at the National Association of Thai Rachaprasong. Language Teachers, said that THE RED mob may be gone, but Shouting “People have been despite years of campaigning political dissent has not entirely killed here!” and “The military the problem of poor use of Thai disappeared from Bangkok’s shot people!”, Mr Sombat and oth- persists. Ratchaprasong shopping district. ers tied red ribbons to the street The situation is now even more A band of democracy activists sign. Other campaigners painted worrying because of the influx of has begun a new wave of protests themselves red and lay as if dead Korean songs and fashion, she at the commercial hub, in defiance on the ground. said. This has made Thais more of the state of emergency still in The following week, Red Sun- interested in foreign languages place in Bangkok and 15 other day returned. This time, riot police than before. Thai youth are study- provinces. Mr Sombat: A thorn in the side of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. prevented any more red ribbons ing Korean as a supplementary Long-time campaigner Sombat and a thorn in the side of Prime Mr Sombat allied himself with the beings tied. subject rather than Thai, even Boonngamanong, 42, said his Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva’s govern- red shirts out of opposition to the Thai-language daily Khao Sod though they can’t even use their “Red Sunday” group would hold ment. 2006 coup. reported that police arrested one native language correctly yet. peaceful protests every Sunday to Political magazine Matichon Mr Sombat insists those re- man, itinerant activist Nathee Dr Kanjana proposed that the remind the public – and the gov- Weekly earlier this month pictured sponsible for the 90 deaths during Sorawaree, and fined him 100 baht Ministry of Culture begin a seri- ernment – that 90 people died in Mr Sombat – with a lone middle the 10 weeks of protests be for “making loud noise and caus- ous campaign for the preservation this year’s red-shirt protests. digit raised provocatively at the brought to justice. ing an annoyance”. Mr Nathee was and correct usage of Thai. At the Already well known in NGO camera – on its front cover. He is also demanding the lifting not arrested for violating the emer- same time, the Ministry of Edu- circles, Mr Sombat’s name hit the An article inside detailed Mr of emergency rule, banning gath- gency decree, the paper noted. cation should emphasize the study headlines in late June when he Sombat’s activist credentials, de- erings of more than five people, It emerged on July 20 that the of Thai from an early age. was jailed for tying a red ribbon scribing his advocacy work for that is still in place in 16 provinces Ratchaprasong Intersection street The report added that the Royal to a street sign at Ratchaprasong. Thailand’s ethnic minorities and after it was recently revoked in sign had been removed by the Institute is also very worried Released after two weeks, he combating human trafficking and Lampang, Sakhon Nakhon and Pathumwan district authorities about the declining use of now looks set to become a figure- rights violations. Roi Et on July 20. because it had been defaced with Thailand’s dialects. head for democracy campaigners, No fan of Thaksin Shinawatra, The state of emergency had graffiti. July 24 - 30, 2010 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 New plaza opens on wasteland By Lesley Chittayanon

THE RECENT opening of Krabi’s brand-new night plaza, an event celebrated with five nights of live music, cultural acts, shopping and Above: Edgy fashion boutiques lead the new-wave shopping at the Krabi Night Plaza. Photos: Lesley Chittayanon socializing, marked a new era in Krabi development. Spirits were retailers who have cottoned on to sic scene but also positioned it- high and the tone of the party sig- for Krabi’s social scene. Mr Chuan the need to offer shoppers some- self as a cozy watering hole for naled much hope for the forthcom- explains, “This location is so close thing fresh and organic. Finally Krabi’s expat community. Laid- ing high season. to the town’s most popular attrac- business owners in Krabi are be- back weeknights play to the sound The neat little bamboo retail vil- tions, it makes sense to offer ginning to ditch the copycat of acoustic folk songs, while lage is the first stage of a plan to visitors a more extensive range of mentality and trust their own weekends feature classic rock regenerate an area of wasteland amenities.” imagination. Edgy fashion bou- mixed with more upbeat en- close to the town center. He also revealed that future tiques and retro coffee shops sembles. Project developer, former plans include the development of might be new kids on the Krabi The space has been designed to Mayor Chuan Phukaoluan, recog- a tower hotel overlooking Krabi’s block, but locals were keen to accommodate concerts, exhibi- nized the site’s potential and iconic twin peaks, Khao Khanab acquaint. tions and other events. The on-site enlisted the help of innovative ar- Nam. Making waves at the plaza is spa is in the final stages of comple- chitect and popular musician A good percentage of the shop the Amata Bar, which has not only tion and will soon add an additional “P’ Choy” to create a new heart units have been snapped up by helped to revive Krabi’s live mu- dash of luxury to the experience. Plaza mastermind Chuan Phukaoluan Art expo harks back to roots A NEW art exhibition at the Krabi Contemporary Art Gallery has unveiled an opportunity for artists based in the southern provinces to showcase their work. The exhibition, open until Sep- tember 23, is a selection of works produced by the Leh Tai Group, a band of artists from the provinces throughout the South. Their vibrant collection makes clear reference to local culture and borrows many familiar icons of One of the art works. the south. Whether it’s a charac- in even the most abstract work, ter from the nang talung (shadow while works such as Teng goes puppet) stage or the dappled light INTER, cleverly juxtapose comi- sprinkled through the canopy of a cal with classical by placing the rubber plantation, each work has shadow puppet jester in Leonardo close ties with the background of da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man propor- its master. tional diagram. Cultural symbols can be seen – Lesley Chittayanon Tsunami sculpture returned KRABI’s treasured tsunami me- an important tourist attraction in morial sculptures have returned the province. from Bangkok and are currently The memorial site, accessed via on display at Krabi City Hall. a wooden walkway meandering The main artwork, entitled through a shady woodland area, ‘Hold Me Close’, was created by is now eerily desolate. the late French artist, Louise Bour- Krabi resident Carolyn geois, and was commissioned as Srikaow, who lost her sister and the striking centerpiece of daughter in the tragedy, said, “I Nopparat Thara Memorial Park. understand the need to protect this Saddened by the news of the precious artwork. However, it is artist’s death, local residents important that the people of Krabi placed wreaths at the entrance to have access to it.” the site to mark the passing of this “It’s a beautiful reminder that highly respected artist. we will never lose touch with the The relocation of the sculptures loved ones we lost that day, and also upset locals, as they were also to cherish every moment of greatly treasured and considered life.” 8 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION July 24 - 30, 2010 A life wasted That said, I fully support the proposal of a median strip all I KNEW Ron (Fanelli) quite well along Chao Fa West Rd. U-turns when he was in London. and crossing into the oncoming [Gazette online, ‘It was an lane slows down and endangers accident’: Wanphen’s killer tells Stand up and the traffic. Force motorists to Phuket press, July 19]. drive to the next proper intersec- Always a bit of an odd ball, tion to make a safe U-turn. but this is unbelievable. What a Amazing waste of life! Thailand Poker Player London Alternative healing be counted IT SHOULD be great when this No sympathy opens [Gazette online, Phuket to SYMPAHTY for this guy? Are AS SOME readers may already be aware, the 2010 National Census is underway in Phuket, get first ‘Health Promoting they kidding? How do you Hospital’ in Thailand, July 20]. accidentally stab someone in the which is the first Thai province where this impor- tant data is being collected. [See First Person, British Honorary Consul Martin Carpenter I’m a big fan of traditional herbal back, then in the chest? The medicine and acupuncture. I cops should save their sympathy facing page] estimates that there are between 5,000 and This is the 100th anniversary of the national 7,000 British citizens who call Phuket home. know there are places in Phuket for the victim. RIP Khun Town where traditional medicine Wanphen. survey, conducted every 10 years since its incep- It is very likly that people of many other tion, and the 11th time the counting has taken nationalities have expat populations in Phuket is available but the language John problem can be an issue. California place. numbering into the thousands. Although it is somewhat coincidental that the The problem of Phuket’s unregistered Mister Ree Time for tighter national effort has kicked off in Phuket, it nev- population is a regular topic in this space be- Phuket ertheless seems appropriate given that few other cause it has so many implications. Sick and tired controls? provinces in Thailand have experienced the kind Statistically, it skews Phuket to be at or near WHAT is with the universal SO, YET again, being drunk of social and demographic changes we here in the top of the list in many undesirable cat- application of the word “infec- makes it all okay. And also Phuket have seen over the past 10 years. egories, including the incidence of violent tion” at Thai hospitals? I’ve been gambling seems to be a pastime. The previous survey, conducted in 2000, put crime and deadly disease. cursed with a high rate of Time to control alcohol, I think. the island’s population at 249,446. At the same time it means we are forced unfortunate incidents since Also, this long-term tourist may The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office in to suffer with grossly inadequate government arriving in the Land of Smiles, have been here illegally for three June this year listed the registered population of funding for law enforcement, public and have been a bit disappointed years. Time for ID cards for Phuket at 335,913, but the actual figure when healthcare, education, infrastructure devel- to hear that all of my ills – foreigners. If you have nothing migrant workers from other parts of Thailand, opment and many other vitally important whether they be animal bites, to fear and are here legally, then long-stay tourists and workers from neighboring needs. hopefully it may help clear out lands are factored in is much higher. This is the best and only chance the island burns, mosquito-borne diseases, some of the dregs of society Phuket Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop has has to get an accurate assessment of the num- and even bone sprains – all that seem to have ended up here been quoted as saying he thinks there are about ber of people living here – and it is one not to conveniently fell under the same over the last few years. 800,000 Thais living in Phuket year-round, with be missed because we will have to wait a de- diagnosis: infection. I hope the Thai police get another 100,000 low-wage workers from neigh- cade for another chance. At the risk of sounding like a over their sympathy and give boring lands. Noting that all collected information is com- typical ignorant westerner, can this individual the stay he Although tourists will not be counted in the cen- pletely confidential, the Gazette encourages expats not reasonably expect deserves in the Bangkok Hilton. sus, for the first time low-wage foreign laborers, everyone to cooperate with the census takers doctors at so-called “interna- I feel so upset and hurt for the long-stay tourists and resident expats will be. and to stand up and be counted. tional” hospitals to speak enough family of this poor lady who English to properly explain a was only trying to help out her surely they are, that should not be tampering with their bodies at for a flyover and an underpass diagnosis? They are, after all, family. be necessary [Gazette online, such a young age. The various either [Gazette online, Bt1.5 charging western prices. Is Pen Miss Thailand World contestants clinics will be advertising their billion needed for Phuket there a culture gap between the Phuket in Phuket for ‘training’, July end product next! underpass projects, July 20]. Is East and West when it comes to 21]. Laffinmahedoff this perhaps a typo or are they doctor-patient communication in Fantastic plastic If brains count for as much Phuket really considering building both? which doctors don’t feel the PLASTIC surgery for beauty as beauty, cosmetic surgery If so, then it’s certainly a need to elaborate? contestants? If the selected girls would also not be required. In Over and under brilliant way to inflate the cost Todd Jackson were genuine beauties, and any case, these girls should not I DON’T understand the need involved. Chalong

Is McDonald’s area where rent is substantially higher than in the city. double-pricing? The Phuket Gazette is correct to point out that rentals are higher Most expats should be aware in key tourist areas, especially in that the global corporate giant Patong. McDonald’s actively participates However, the price of a Big Mac in double pricing in Phuket. is 92 baht, or US$2.85. This is A comparison of the prices on substantially lower than that in their website and actual prices in Europe, such as in Germany, Patong show a massive – up to € 40% – price increase. where a Big Mac costs € 3.62 (US$4.67), and in France, where There is even a difference be- Saichon Submakudom, Com- € tween the prices at McDonald’s it costs € 4.05 (US$5.22). munications & PR Director at Our food quality is no different in Phuket Town and those charged McThai (the operating company at McDonald’s in Patong. to McDonald’s throughout the rest for McDonald’s in Thailand), of the world, and yet our costs What is one to learn from this? replies: That McD’s, far from being sup- are significantly higher. portive of Thailand’s important Today we operate no fewer We have priced our products tourism industry, are actually than 134 McDonald’s restaurants lower where our guests are mainly sticking it to the visitors as much nationwide, from north to south, local, therefore we have price as Patong’s appallingly greedy tuk- east to west. tiers, and the prices on our website tuk drivers. One of the key factors that af- are the most commonly charged One would expect better from fects prices at each individual prices. such a big player, and don’t tell McDonald’s restaurant is transpor- However, we have noted on the me it’s because the rent is higher tation and logistics so that we left-hand side of every menu page, here – you could cope with that deliver fresh buns and other raw “Prices and menus may differ at with a fractional price increase materials to our outlets every day. each branch.” around the whole country, keep- In addition to this are the lo- For more information, contact ing the prices fair for everyone. cal labor charges, which in McThai Co Ltd, 97/11 Big C Going large, Phuket must cover the extra Rajadumri Building, Office Patong cost of staff living in a tourist Room 1, 5th floor, Rajadumri Rd, July 24 - 30, 2010 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Thailand Census 2010: Safety is just Making foreigners count down the road Phuket Provincial Statistical THERE has been some improve- Office (PPSO) chief ment to the state of the roads here in Phuket, but there is still a long By Ruth Higgins Yuthachai Apichaicharnkit, way to go before they reach a PHUKET is the first province in is spearheading the 2010 Na- consistently safe level across the Do you have an opinion to voice? the country to begin data collec- island. Safe roads are necessary Email [email protected] tion for the national census, col- tional Census in Phuket, in for Phuket, especially since the lating statistics from July 1 to which foreigners living on the driving that goes on here is risky, August 31. island will be counted. Here he explains why. to say the least. The census was due to start The specific area of Chalong is nationwide on July 1, but was a perfect example of the – literally postponed in most of the country One of our biggest problems is and sound trucks with informa- – uneven road quality. Chao Fa until September 1 due to the un- rain because we have only two tion placards on them. East Road used to be the lesser rest in Bangkok. Phuket started months to complete the census. I urge all organizations to help alternative to its sleeker, wider and early because the PPSO had al- Another big problem is people the public understand. straighter sibling, Chao Fa West ready signed an agreement with who refuse to take part. Some We contacted all 17 honorary Roadd, but it appears to be catch- Phuket Rajabhat University. Its foreigners have refused to take consuls in Phuket and we have ing up. students, who will help collect part because they don’t under- received very good cooperation. The section of road in front of data, have exams in September. stand what is going on. We would British honorary consul Martin the entrance to Land & Houses For the census, we are not like them to understand that this Carpenter has given advice on the Park has had a significant upgrade, counting the number of people will not affect any aspects of their forms, which are in English, going from a windy, dusty, one- The Patong road sinkhole. registered living in each house, but lives, such as laws, taxation or French, Cambodian, Chinese, lane nightmare to a polished, safer instead the actual number of immigration status. Japanese as well as Thai. He has and wider version of its former heavy rains characteristic of this people living there. This includes We just want to know exactly also kindly done radio interviews self. Crossing the small bridge out- time of year. foreigners who have been living how many people are living in for us. side Fatty’s restaurant is no longer Many of these potholes are in Phuket for at least three months Phuket. The data will show only He estimates there are some a near-death experience. found on the smaller, more resi- and plan to stay here. numbers, not details of the people 5,000 to 7,000 Brits staying in Kwang Road, the long, straight, dential roads, but this does not People staying in apartments surveyed. Phuket. wide road that connects Chao Fa make them any less dangerous. for more than three months are To verify to the public that cer- As for the number of Burmese East and Chao Fa West roads, also To make driving in Phuket an also being counted. tain university students are laborers working and living here, used to be scary, since the nature experience as safe and relaxed as If a person’s main residence is working for us, they will wear World Vision Foundation of Thai- of the road lends itself to speed- the rest of the island, there needs elsewhere, not in Phuket, then the their student uniforms and have land says the number of illegal ing, yet it was riddled with potholes to be a comprehensive revamp of survey will count where they are student ID cards, as well as duty aliens living in Phuket is double the the size of a truck’s wheel. all roads, so an overall standard physically present most of the cards issued by the PPSO. number of those staying here le- About six months ago, how- can be achieved. time. All information collected is gally, which means there are ever, it underwent a well-needed With the increasing traffic is- Accuracy is important because treated as confidential. probably more than 100,000 alien re-pavement and is now covered sues Phuket is experiencing, the the census data will affect gov- In case our staff cannot com- workers in Phuket. in sleek, even asphalt to the glee design and layout of these roads ernment policies. For example, municate with foreigners being We are using fellow Burmese of many speeders. should perhaps also be addressed identifying an aging population will surveyed, we have intermediary who can speak Thai to help work- These road upgrades are signs so that traffic can flow freely, affect healthcare and welfare poli- forms in different languages for ers at their camps understand that of positive change here in Phuket, without having to “jump left” as it cies. Survey forms will be scanned foreigners to fill out. Our staff will we are just counting how many and appropriate spending of tax- approaches an intersection. by ICR [Intelligent Character Rec- transfer the data onto the official of them there are and that we will payers’ money. Such efforts must This would not only benefit ognition] scanners and staff have statistics sheets later. not have any effect on their lives be intensified, however, as the residents, but also provide tour- been trained how to fill out the We are trying to publicize this or on their work in Thailand – even summer season has seen new pot- ists a more pleasant, enjoyable forms correctly so the scanners in various ways, through TV in- if they are illegal. holes cropping up all over the and safer stay in the tropical para- will read the data accurately. terviews, radio announcements Compiled by Atchaa Khamlo place, due to erosion from the dise that is Phuket.

Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok However, I have just been told through salaries from full-time Also, why did FC Phuket team is strong, just like the Hulk. 10330. Tel: 02-6964900-2. Email: that when she returns to work, the jobs, and not through any other choose “South Sea Kirins” as their For more information: FC [email protected] money she makes will be included means, then they can choose to mascots, when they are also called Phuket, 27 Moo 6, Near Ao Nam in determining how much personal pay their “personal income tax” the “Hulks”, which I love by the Bor School, T. Wichit, A. Muang, The Phuket Gazette notes: income tax I will have to pay, as together or pay it separately. way. Phuket, 83000. Tel/Fax: 076- “Double pricing” is a term usu- if it were me who were earning But if the wife earns income that I have checked the FC Phuket 391233. Website: fcphuket.com ally used to describe when a the additional income. is not from a regular salary, then website (fcphuket.com) and the business in a single location That’s not exactly “personal it must be included as part of the fan website (phuketfcfanclub Is ‘tea money’ tax charges one customer a higher income tax”. It’s more like husband’s income, and he must .com), but cannot find any an- price than another customer “household income tax”. pay the tax that the wife’s extra swers to these questions. I look deductible? purely on the basis that the cus- Can someone please explain? I income incurs. forward to any information you tomers are different. have no problem with paying my For more information contact can provide. If a person or a registered Thai This means the same store taxes, but how I can be held re- the Phuket office of the Revenue Terry Seagram company gives a “voluntary con- charging at least two different sponsible for paying tax incurred Department at 23 Narisorn Rd, T. Phuket Town tribution” to any government prices for the same product. by another family member just Taladyai, A. Muang Phuket 83000. office or to a single government Double pricing is not usually bamboozles me. Tel: 076-211280, 076-214950. Naruebeth Ayupong, Director of officer in particular, is that volun- used to describe different outlets If it is true that I am liable to Fax: 076-216674. FC Phuket, replies: tary contribution tax deductible? of the same parent company pay tax according to what other 1688 is the lucky number for An officer at the Phuket office charging different prices for the family members earn, then I can’t Loving FC Phuket, the team. We invited a sinsae (for- of the Revenue Department, same product being sold at differ- wait until our daughter gets a job tune teller) from Singapore to who asked not to be named, ent locations. and starts earning her own salary since ‘1688’ replies: Just how ‘personal’ – then I guess I’ll be paying her name our team in January this year, tax… and so will she! I love the Gazette’s coverage and our team has been better No, you cannot file a tax de- since. is income tax? Dave Cooper keeping me up to date with duction without a receipt from the This is also reflected in our Wichit Phuket’s own football team, FC government office that you gave My Thai wife and I have just Phuket. But one thing confuses company name, Football Phuket the money to. had our first child, and my wife is An officer at Phuket office me and I have yet to hear an ex- 1688 Co Ltd. For more information contact looking to rejoin the workforce. As of the Revenue Department planation that makes sense: Why South Sea Kirins is the nick- the Phuket branch of the Revenue our child is still just a baby, my wife replies: does the FC Phuket logo have name for our team, but Hulks is Department at 23 Narisorn Rd, T. is looking for only part-time or ca- “1688” in it? Surely it is not the the name of our fan club. Taladyai, A. Muang, Phuket sual work so she can still have According to Thai law, if a hus- year the club was formed, so why Also, green is our team’s color, 83000. Tel: 076-211280, 076- enough time to tend to our child. band and wife both earn income is it there? so we have green jerseys, and our 214950. Fax: 076-216674. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS July 24 - 30, 2010 When shares go up in smoke different companies, reducing the risk of one or more failing. A fund with, for example, 50 individual investments is far less risk-prone than investing in just THE vilification of the global oil one of those companies. giant BP from their ongoing ca- Picking the appropriate invest- tastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico ment fund is obviously important will not have gone unnoticed by and a solid long-term performance investors with stocks and shares. record is a pre-requisite. The spewing oil has not only Investment funds come in all created America’s worst environ- shapes and sizes. An excellent way mental disaster, but has also of reducing risk is to invest in caused a financial disaster for BP’s Multi-Asset Funds. worldwide investors. These funds invest in a broad The collapse of BP’s share spectrum of assets depending on prices will certainly cause some which of those asset groups are ex- trouble for many Phuket expats. pected to do well in the future. Those Before the accident on April 20, assets can include shares, bonds, BP provided investors with an at- commodities, property or cash. tractive dividend yield of about 6%. At the moment the global eco- The Company was valued at US nomic recovery can be considered $180 billion and was expected to tenuous at best and therefore a provide a good return for this year low-risk investment positioning is and beyond. recommended. In the present economic cli- Due to the high yield, BP’s BURNING MONEY: The BP oil spill is spewing the company’s share price into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia shares are included in a vast ma- mate, being heavily invested in jority of UK pension funds and are ant saw its share price plummet BP and has lost approximately US$ few companies. The possibility of global equities, particularly only a also held independently by numer- by nearly 50%. 380 million. Many other global trouble for investors is not limited few individual equities, is not an ous investors. BP was one of the darlings of pension plans also include BP as to potential environmental disasters. advisable policy. Multi-Asset As this newspaper went to Margaret Thatcher’s privatization one of their holdings. The ongoing global economic Funds provide an extra level of di- print, a temporary fix had been bandwagon in the 80s and 90s. What a difference a day makes. crisis has created a tumultuous en- versification that considerably reached in the form of a cap to The UK Government sold its final Now valued at less than US$100 vironment for investors, high- reduces the risk when investing. contain the spewing oil, but stake in the company during the billion and forced to cancel its divi- lighting the all-important practice Diversification is an often used, the total financial cost of stock market crash of 1987. dend for this year, the company of diversification. but equally often ignored, invest- restoring the environment and Consequently, to this day it is is in a perilous position. For Phuket and other islanders, ment theme. Ignore it at your peril containing the spill was not yet held by thousands of UK inves- Although unlikely, the possibil- offshore investment funds offer however, just ask ex-Lehman fully known. tors. However, the impact is not ity of bankruptcy has been raised. an attractive way to diversify Brothers bankers! Although BP’s share price confined to UK nationals. This should be considered a wake- hard-earned savings and reduce saw a marked increase follow- CALPERS, the California Pub- up-call for investors who have the risk associated with investing Bill Anderson is the Phuket Associate ing the “temporary fix”, at one lic Employees Retirement Fund, significant amounts of their total in single stock shares. Director of MBMG International. point during the crisis the oil gi- also holds a substantial stake in assets invested in one, or only a Most funds invest in numerous Email:[email protected] Car sales accelerate to 10-year high IN JUNE, the Thai automotive growth of 62.6% year-on-year, quarter. In May, Car dealerships market saw its highest rate of according to Toyota Motor in Phuket reported first quarter growth for the past decade. Thailand. This follows reports sales that were up about 40% A total of 70,557 vehicles were of strong sales throughout Thai- year-on-year. sold last month, representing a land for during this year’s first Of the vehicles sold in Thailand last month, 32,946 were passen- ger cars, 75.7% rise from last year. The remaining 37,611 were all commercial vehicles, represent- ing a 52.5% growth over June last year. The one-tonne pickup mar- ket segment saw a year-on-year growth of 46.7% in June, with sales of 31,327 vehicles. Toyota Motor Thailand’s vice TOYOTA TALISMAN: The Toyota Vios is one of this year’s best sellers. president Vudhigorn Suriya- sumer confidence to the market. compact segment, with various chantananont said: “A recovering The main boost came from sales new products in the market.” economy is bringing back con- of passenger cars in the sub- Small cars that have recently been launched in the Thai market include both the hatchback and sedan versions of the Mazda2 and the Nissan March. Ford has also launched both sedan and hatchback versions of its Fiesta, with delivery expected to start next month. Toyota Pearl Sales Manager in Phuket, Eakaphob Boon- prasarn said his dealership had the highest sales rate in South- ern Thailand during the first quarter. “We have found that the car to pick-up selling ratio is at about 60:40 in the favor of cars, the most popular of which is the Vios model,” he said. – The Nation July 24 - 30, 2010 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11

By Sitthipong Nongkaew SIAM Commercial Bank (SCB) Bold move as recently raised their fixed-deposit interest rates, setting off a trend that has seen several other major Thai banks following suit. The in- banks boost creases follow the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) decision on July 14 to hike the key policy rate by 25 basis points. savings rates On July 15, SCB announced that all fixed-deposit rates would ment that SCB is maintaining their Branch, agreed: “The interest rate be increased from 0.1% to 0.55% loan rates in order to support con- has been increased in deposit ac- per annum. Later that same day, tinued economic expansion. counts in keeping with the BOT’s both K Bank and Krung Thai Bank According to Mr Kannikar, the policy to raise interest. (KTB) both announced increases new rates are designed to help “I think BOT has considered on fixed-deposit rates in addition encourage saving. Thai Chamber that if the economy is getting bet- to an increase in loan rates. of Commerce chairman Dusit ter, the interest rates deserve to be According to the Bangkok Nontanakorn also commented that increased. Post, Thai Military Bank (TMB) the new interest rates will attract “It’s following basic economic also announced an increase on foreign funds and strengthen the theory that if the economy is good, July 21. Thai baht. people save more money. It’s also President of SCB Kannikar Jirawan Thongchoo, Manager part of the government policy to Chalitaporn said in a press state- of SCB Phuket Boat Lagoon promote more saving,” she said. LEADING THE WAY: Siam Commercial Bank was the first to raise savings rates. Soaring capacity prompts new Happy routes BASED on their recent success, Air’s Phuket-Haad Yai route as an most popular among Thais, but Happy Air’s Phuket routes in- Additionally, reservation and Happy Air has announced that they example. many foreign tourists and expat clude Phuket to Haad Yai, Nakhon ticketing company Juthamaf will be diversifying their routes “The route has been about 70% residents making “visa runs” to Sri Thammarat, Langkawi, Bang- Thaimwong has revealed that throughout Thailand. to 80% full, with this figure con- Penang and other cities in Malay- kok and Rangoon. Happy Air will also start flying Joe Sontipun, sales and market- tinuing to rise as more people learn sia are also beginning to use the These routes began with flights from Bangkok to Nan starting July ing director of the Phuket-based about the service between the two service to avoid the 10-hour bus to Langkawi on July 10, to 24, at a price of 2,800 baht, and scheduled carrier recently con- largest airports in southern Thai- ride between Phuket and Haad Yai, Suvarnbhumi and Rangoon on from Bangkok to Luang Prabang firmed that business was good, land,” he said. the latter of which is located just July 22 and Nakorn Sri Tammarat for 3,500 baht. citing the load factor on Happy Thus far the service has been 50km from the Malaysian border. on July 23. – Phuket Gazette Opening the ‘window’ to your new business THE BUSINESS Development Department of the Commerce Ministry recently kicked off the “Single Window Point” service to facilitate the setting up new busi- nesses in Thailand. The service will significantly ease this process in several ways. Registration will be shortened from four days to about an hour. The “Single Window Point” also only requires three documents The new “Single Window Point” with the company, tax payment, service will reduce the amount of and employer account numbers. business registration documents. The service will be located at ensure transparency in order to the Commerce Ministry, Nonth- promote further business growth aburi, and five offices in Bangkok, in Thailand. and will become fully operational The World Bank currently ranks nationwide on October 1. Thailand 12th out of 183 coun- New enterprises will get a single tries and territories in terms of ease form to fill, to save paper and re- of doing business. duce documentation procedures. – The Nation Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who presided over the opening ceremony of the new service July 6, said “The government will con- tinue to develop the system and regulations to facilitate business growth in the country and attract foreign investment,” he said. He also added that this will en- sure Thailand’s place as one of “the world’s top 10 easiest places to do business” in the near future. Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot said the de- partment would allocate 40 million baht to developing the business fa- cilitation system in Thailand. Find more Nandor von der Luehe, chair- Recruitment man to the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, said it Classified ads at was a good start, and added that www.phuketgazette.net! the government should streamline the whole administration and 12 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010 Dreamcatchers of the highest order the most attentive viewers baffled as to what is real and what is a By Scott Phillips dream, but it never fails to engage. Dreams are not places with a defi- nite beginning, middle and end, so Inception why should a movie about them Director: Christopher Nolan be any different? Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Rumor has it that it took Nolan Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt close to a decade to write the Genre: Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller script for Inception, possibly be- cause he had to sort out of the Gazette Rating: 5/5 rules in making dreams an on- CHRISTOPHER Nolan is one of screen reality. He does have to the few filmmakers that Hollywood adhere to a few basic rules, but isn’t afraid to entrust a US$200 for the most part he has created a million budget to when he pitches story in which characters are free a project that lists him in the triple- Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Inception, where dreams provide the setting in what could be the year’s best film. – sometimes forced – to explore threat role of writer, director, and in average user rating only by The dreams, the laws of time and done before: Implant, rather that the dark recesses of each other’s producer. Godfather and The Shawshank Re- space do not apply, allowing for extract, and idea into a person’s minds. Now that’s good sci-fi. It’s not without good cause. He demption. Yes, it’s that good. some very innovative scenes. mind. This is called inception, and On top of that, it’s just an awe- took on the same roles on his pre- Inception is endlessly inven- Of course, some minds are it requires ingenuity, deception, a some action thriller. There are vious film, The Dark Knight, which tive, thrilling, and – get this – not highly valued in such a world, and team of smart people, and dreams plenty of gunfights, car chases, became the third top-grossing film afraid to assume its audience will those with special skills can make within dreams. explosions, and a zero-gravity in US box office history. be open to the idea of thinking lots of money by entering dreams To explain more would start to fight scene in a hotel hallway that More importantly, though, his about what they’re watching. and extracting secrets from pow- spoil the movie, but suffice to say is destined to become legendary, movies are brilliant. Though some are criticizing the erful people. that some characters come with that will help Inception stand the His latest production, Inception, film for being too confusing, the Cobb (Dicaprio) is such a thief. baggage – dark and heavy minds test of time. will undoubtedly be a contender concept behind the film is simple: He steals secrets. “It’s not strictly from troubled pasts – and their So long as you don’t flaunt a for the best film of year... and then Imagine a world in which people speaking legal,” he explains. dreams don’t provide the best set- “don’t make me think, just enter- some. It already holds the third can first recreate, then con- No, I suspect that it wouldn’t be. ting for others to enter. tain me” persona when it comes spot in the famous IMDb.com sciously enter and interact within Cobb leads a team on a mission The plot does indeed become to movies, do yourself a favor: Go Top 250 Films list, being surpassed the dreams of others. As with most to achieve what no one has ever complex and is likely to leave even see this flick. What else is on… Despicable Me Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russel Brand, Kristen Wig Genre: Animation/Family Gazette Rating: 4/5 Gru (voiced by Carell) is an ill-intended madman planning to steal the moon from a secret hideout in his suburban home. His plan is interrupted when he meets three orphaned girls who slowly start to change his wicked ways. Not exactly Pixar-cali- ber, but certainly fun enough for parents to enjoy. Kids, of course, will eat it up. Predators Director: Nimrod Antal Starring: Adrian Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins Genre: Action/Sci-Fi Gazette Rating: 4/5 In this latest chapter in the Predator fran- chise, a mercenary (Brody) relunctantly leads a group of elite warriors to an alien planet. They come to realize they’ve been brought together as prey to be systemati- cally hunted and eliminated by a new breed of Predators. Adrenaline-fuelled fun with a side order of blood and guts. Pop Star Director: Robert La Force Starring: Bongkot Kongmalai, Montol Jira, Nirut Sirijunya Genre: Drama/Thriller Gazette Rating: 2/5 In this 90-minute soap opera, a pop-star musician, Jay (Jira), returns to Thailand after studying overseas to find his ex- girlfriend (Kongmalai) went and married his dad, but for a laughable reason. More drama ensues. It’s not a comedy, but viewers might find it hilarious that this film actually takes itself seriously. July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 13

WHILE celebrating the fifth con- secutive 40th birthday party of a friend’s wife the other night, we discussed just how much the is- land has changed over the years. It’s frightening to realize that it’s no longer acceptable to mo- torbike down to the sea with a wildly salivating crossbreed hound barking excitingly on the handle- bars at the prospect of peeing on tourists’ beachside sand castles. Nyet! Dogs are no longer allowed on “our” beach during the day. And it’s impossible to pick up a 15-baht khao phad gai these days LOCAL HIDEOUT: The 18-year-old Nikita’s Bar in Rawai has nor to actually enjoy a quiet snor- been a firm favorite with expats since its opening. keling session at Kata without the risk of being brained by a jet-ski then getting the inflated repairs bill. But, as painfully as longtime expats on the island have to admit it, things have to move on. Nikita’s niche Talking of moving on: One bar which has been in operation for summary: “Never go into a restau- made all the difference. Cordon sine… Niki, the owner, makes the right turn into Rawai Beach at at least 18 years and that can lay rant that has the name of the owner bleu with French fries (270 baht) sure that each rice order is mixed the end of Vichit (or Wisit) Road claim to being among the forerun- on its signage” – or words to that is for only of those of a robust with khao daeng – wholemeal rice and Nikita’s is 200 meters further ners of Phuket’s nightlife scene is effect. I, for one, avoid the appetite while the massaman curry – and this says a lot for, in many up on your left. Nikita’s, right on the water’s edge “Mama’s Kitchen” sort of places (160 baht) is perhaps Chef Sapan longtime resident minds’, a popular in Rawai. Nikita’s decided a few and especially ones that adhere to at his best: Its delicate flavors and beachside cocktail bar… now with Contact T: 0812720561 E: info@ months back that it was time to a particular national identity. The light touches make it stand out. great and recommendable food. nikitabarphuket.com or W: nikita stop ordering food from the next- genius who opened a failed Polish- But there again, that’s Thai cui- Nikita’s Bar. Rawai Beach: Take barphuket.com door restaurant – a long-lasting themed bar near us perhaps needs but eclectic arrangement at the serious professional counseling as best of times – and is now serv- to what constitutes an attractive ing up tasty dishes from its own drinking location in tropical zones. kitchen. Anyone who has been to grim, But first, a potted history: Not gray, Warsaw would testify so. unlike the Lighthouse on Nikita’s, in sharp contrast, has Chalong’s waterfront, Nikita’s has been happily readapting to its new been the scene of many bawdy role as the beachside dispenser of nights, high drama, hook-ups, good food in the area. There’s a marriage and divorce proposals white-wine list that covers 12 la- and never-ending New Year’s cel- bels while you can browse through ebrations and is, incidentally, a a 15 label red-wine list with a favorite tourist spot as it offers bracing menu of beachside cock- top-of-the range Thai dishes, tails – all at 160 baht and all (hic) courtesy of Chef Sapan, lately of pretty strong. After a couple of the nearby Royal Phuket Yacht very professionally-mixed vodka Club, Salvatore’s in Phuket Town, Martinis it’s easy to drift off into and Joe’s South. It’s not the place a beachside reverie but a storm to meet tattooed, gold-dripping moves in and my dinner guests “halooa, you wanna-buy-me- arrive so we move “indoors” dlink?” hostesses and is a firm (Nikita’s is mostly fan-cooled favorite with those who enjoy the covered and tree-covered al- sight of the sun setting over the fresco dining.) distant islands, nursing a cool beer We order a massaman curry, a or cocktail. vegetarian pizza, a cordon bleu Celebrity chef, Anthony and a blistering fish and chips Bourdain, who gained instant fame cooked in Chang-Beer-fueled bat- 10 years ago with his oft-funny, ter which is sublime, except for often “why am I reading this the pre-frozen chips. A twenty- debauchery?” book, Kitchen Con- minute spud-pealing session for fidential, blandly states in his the evening’s orders would have 14 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010 Phil Hollywood PHIL Hollywood retired as a Com- Chief Petty Officer, the highest rank mander in the Royal Canadian for an enlisted man. Navy in 1981 and set sail on his In 1966, he became an officer homemade 40-foot sailboat the and taught meteorology for many following year. years. “My dream had always been to He came to Southeast Asia for retire early and sail around the the first time in 1973, aboard a de- world. I spent five years building stroyer sent to remove Canadian my sailboat at home while still in the second one to moor at the Boat soldiers from the Vietnam War. He the Navy. Lagoon in 1992. He became the also worked on anti-submarine “I went to the office from Harbormaster, a post he held for patrols and served on cruisers, mine- 7:30am to 3:30pm, came home and five years. During this time he set sweepers, and an aircraft carrier. had dinner, and then worked on the up the Andaman Sea Net, a ham After Phil sold Wikiwyn, he boat until 11pm. When I was fin- radio network to pass on weather bought his home near Prince of ished and figured out how to live on information to craft on the seas Songkla University where he now my pension, I left the Navy and left from Singapore to Sri Lanka. He spends his time gathering infor- Canada. I’ve never been back.” also trained marina staff and set up mation on the internet.

With a sailing partner, Phil sailed computerized operating systems. He has had a lifelong interest in AZETTE down the west coast of North He was an essential member of learning. He downloads movies G

America to Panama and then out the King’s Cup Regatta organiz- and music and has taught himself HUKET P

to the Galapagos Islands and on ing committee for 14 years, pro- video editing. On the wall of his THE

to Easter Island, Tahiti, Tonga, viding weather information and office is a road map of Thailand, on FOR Fiji, New Zealand, Vanuatu and serving as administration manager. which he has marked the extensive HILD

Australia. In American Samoa, he Phil has also been active with road network he has traveled. C spent 18 months designing and the Langkawi International Regatta, “I think I’ve been in every prov- ETER P Y implementing a computerized the Phang Nga Bay Regatta and ince. I love to head out for a long B stores system in a tuna factory. Phuket Race Week. drive around Thailand. It’s much After ten years of sailing around He started life in Eastern Ontario, better than sailing, which is just a the Pacific Basin, he arrived in Canada. He left home at age 13 and mode of transport, a way to get About Expat Gallery Thailand. supported himself by working in a from A to B. But with driving, you The individuals profiled in ‘Expat Gallery’ are chosen on the basis “I immediately fell in love with bowling alley setting up the heavy can really see the country.” of their contributions to Phuket, and for having made those people, the food and the climate wooden pins. At age 15, he joined After many years of jogging contributions in successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the around Phuket. My plan had al- the Canadian Naval Reserves and around his neighborhood, Phil contributions have entailed significant investment, often in the mid- ways been to sell the boat and buy was sent to Western Canada to now keeps fit by working out on 80s and 90s when the rules of business were, ahh, not always a house when I found a place that work on a minesweeper. his stationary exercise bike. clear. Some are not in business at all, but all have one thing in I wanted to stay.” He was an ordinary seaman for “I’d say my life is very smooth common: if there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. Phil’s boat, the Wikiwyn, was 12 years and rose to become a and peaceful. I’m a happy man.” July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Pulau Penang in a nutshell By Nicky Vermeulen is covered with an array of vibrant red, blue, green and gold trimmings. WHILE most people on Phuket There are some other places of know Pulau Penang in Malaysia interest, which Discovery Over- for its appeal as a visa-run town, land Holidays (DOH) – one of the what they might not know is that leading tour companies in Penang the island’s name derives from the – can help you visit with one of areca nut tree that grow through- their knowledgeable tour guides. out the region. DOH tour rates are reasonable and July is a good time to visit the usually include a meal while out main district, Georgetown. Every exploring. year, the city holds a month-long Bayview Hotel Georgetown is celebration from July 1 to 31 to a popular and comfortable choice commemorate the addition of their for four-star accommodation. The historical district, nicknamed hotel is currently running various “Core Zone” to a conservation promotions on their accomm- project operated by the UN. odation packages. Listed as a UN Education Sci- Firefly Airlines are also promot- entific and Cultural Organization ing their new route to Penang with (UNESCO) World Heritage Site on MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: There’s more to do in Penang than just apply for your Thai visa. Photo: Nicky Vermeulen three days and two nights, includ- account of its culturally-rich and legacy of British colonialism. the edge of the strait between family members living there, all ing airfare and accommodation. diverse heritage, Penang has Throw in some Portuguese, Penang and mainland Malaysia. with the same last name.The sons For more information on the earned the right to be conserved Islamic, Dutch and Indian influ- A short walk down the pier will bring their wives and children into services available from these hos- for future generations. ences, the evidence of which can provide you with sneak peeks into the village and any daughters have pitality providers, visit DOH at Founded in 1786, the island be seen along what the locals call the rustic homes of the Chew Clan to leave when they marry into discoveryoverland.com. has, through 500 years of trading “the road of harmony”, and you members, who have been living another clan. For the Bayview Hotel George- and cultural exchange between have one of the most interesting there since the middle of the 19th The Khoo Clan house in town, email bayviewgeorgetown@ East and West, become a contrast- cities in South East Asia. Century. The Chew Clan village Georgetown is a beautiful example bayviewhotels.com or visit the ing combination of influences; A scenic location in the Core consists only of members from one of Penang’s heritage. It features website www.bayviewhotels.com from the traditional sacred cus- Zone is in the Chew Clan village, Chinese family, the Chews. intricate carvings on the interior For Firefly Airlines latest deals toms of Chinese ancestry to the which has been built on jetties on To date there are about 700 and exterior of the building, and see fireflyholiday.com. Out and about

Kek Lok Si Buddhist temple

This temple is the biggest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. It’s seven-story main pagoda houses 10,000 alabaster and bronze Bud- dhas. Also known as the “temple of supreme bliss”.

Khoo Kongsi

A large Chinese clan house that produces creative photographic opportunities with its authentic old-world, pre-war charm. Chi- nese operas are held at the clan house during the seventh lunar month each year.

Discover Penang by trishaw

Take a walk or trishaw through the oldest and most historical neighborhood of Georgetown, known as “The Core Zone”, as many of the structures in this area are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Georgetown by night

Enjoy a meal at the only revolving restaurant in Penang. It is located on the top floor of the Bayview Hotel Georgetown and provides spectacular night views of the island as diners revolve 360º over the course of an hour. Banana leaf cuisine

All that multi-cultural history makes for an equal amount of multi-cultural food. A must-try gastronomic experience is banana leaf cuisine, which customers eat with their hands. Wash it down with a glass of mango lassi. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010 July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 17

August 1. Swiss Feast August 4-7. First annual Exceptional cuisine at a grand Stereolab Phuket Kite Jam Sala’s Chillin’ & Grillin’ Swiss buffet. There’s a lot more Surin Beach and Stereolab will than just fondue and rösti. Swiss host the first ever international BBQ – July 31 music will fill the air, but no Kiteboarding Competition in Alphorns will be played! 950 baht Phuket, under the “KTA Open July 24. Seafood Extravaganza per person. From 7pm-10pm at Event” umbrella. From 9am - at Le Meridien Phuket the Pacifica Restaurant. Contact 5pm. Registration will be on the Enjoy a night of seafood fare and Carlos Sanchez Vizan. beach, or you can contact and pre- indulgent portions coupled with an T: 076-396139 register on the website. For fur- equally mouth-watering spread of E:carlos.vizan@moeven pick.com ther information contact Willy appetizers, soups, salads and an W: moevenpick-phuket.com Kerr. T: 089-529 2050. dessert selection. 1,350 baht net E: [email protected] per adult. 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CROC ON THE RUN: Well-known Teacher Andrew ‘The Croc’ Scott, pictured with Erika Kaempfer, said farewell to Phuket with a pool-party at the IN TRAINING: Miss Thailand contestants (above) have been using the Cape Panwa Hotel as their “Training Camp” in Dara Hotel on preparation for the Miss Thailand World 2010 pageant. Photo:Thanasorn Chookdate July 16.

TENNIS BOUT: The Evason Phuket hosted its first tennis championship from HOSPITAL HELPING HAND: Bangkok Hospital Phuket staff and their trusty mascot recently held free-of-charge July 9 to 11, with 32 doubles teams taking part from around Thailand’s south. medical lessons for students from the Bann Bang Lharm and Bann Kho Klang schools in Phang Nga.

Looking for a place to stay? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net July 24 - 30, 2010 YOUR PHUKET PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Raceweek in focus WITH this year’s Six Senses Phuket Raceweek getting underway on July 21 the Phuket Gazette is proud to announce the win- ner of this year’s Phuket Raceweek Amateur Photo Contest. Simon Andrews won with his photo “Close Quarters” (below) showing two yachts in very close proximity as they prepare to round a mark mid-race, capturing in an instant just how competitive yacht racing can be in Phuket regattas. For his exceptional photo, Mr Andrews has won a five-night stay at the The Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa, home of the Phuket Raceweek regatta this year. The event will be held in and around Chalong Bay from July 21 to 25.Professional photographers and people working in publishing were not eligible to en- ter. A special mention goes to the photo “Evolution Sail Crew in Action” (right) sub- mitted by Anne Sophie on behalf of the Maestracci family. On June 20, DaVinci held its Launch Party for the restaurant’s new yacht at Les Anges at the Royal Phuket Marina. At the launch, a blessing ceremony was held on the yacht, and the DaVinci raceteam, who will be taking part in raceweek, posed for a few photos (bottom,right). From left are: Michael Coleman, Philippe Auer, Andy Pape and Frank Schefter. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

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LEO (July 24-August 22): Leos Your plans to create more consis- of a fire sign who won’t listen to fire signs, particularly if this in- will need to practice tent financial security are taking your opinion. volves property matters. Those putting something out shape and you should not listen to hoping to relocate will see eye to of sight and out of advice from unreliable sources – PISCES (February 20-March 20): eye with other earth signs. Capri- mind this week. An issue that you a water sign is predicted to sug- Your resilience is strong corn has some helpful hints this cannot resolve for the time being gest a new investment possibility, during the last week of weekend. Where romance is con- could occupy your thoughts, but failure is highlighted. July. Pisceans who cerned, while the cat’s away, the leaving little space to concentrate have nearly reached breaking mouse might be tempted to play. on matters which you can ad- SCORPIO (October 24-Novem- CAPRICORN (December 22- point over a difficult issue will be dress. The stars suggest that Au- ber 22): Scorpios January 20): Many inspired to approach it from a new GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Your gust will bring resolution. If you should gain the control Capricorns are forecast direction. The stars back your ef- instincts are not at their are celebrating a birthday during they need this week. If to reach a turning point forts to see success. You may dis- sharpest this week. An the days ahead, variety is forecast this relates to a business situation, this week. By the time August agree with an air sign friend’s unusually sluggish to be the spice of your working you will be in the best position commences, you could be on a choice of romantic partner, and mood could cause Geminis to be life in the coming year. possible to dictate what will hap- completely different track. Those are advised to restrict conversa- left behind, leaving others to gain. pen next. However, where ro- hoping for improvement in their tion to other subjects. It would be wise to delay impor- VIRGO (August 23-September mance is concerned, there will be working environment are forecast tant appointments until August 23): What you see is a price to pay if you steamroll a to stumble across a golden oppor- ARIES (March 21-April 20): commences as the stars suggest what you get this partner’s opinions. If you are tunity. A romantic partner shows Arians’ ability to your energy will be stronger then. week. Virgoans aren’t single, the stars indicate that a you that action speaks louder than bounce back should en- Finances are highlighted to be a usually inclined to indulge in too match can be made with an earth words this weekend. Friendship sure that you can com- source of disagreement for those much daydreaming, but the stars sign you already know. with another earth sign is forecast pensate for mistakes made earlier with a partner this weekend. suggest that an abstract mood to be affected by a financial this month. The stars predict that could cause you to expect unreal- SAGITTARIUS (November 23- question. the last week of July will be a pro- CANCER (June 22-July 23): istic outcomes. Where romance is December 21): Visitors ductive build-up to achievement in Someone who was a concerned, you are advised to could be a drag on your AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- August. There are signs that ro- mine of information keep your feet on the ground as energy during the last ary 19): Those born mantically related troubles could earlier this year has the an air sign is forecast to spin sto- week of July. Those born under under the sign of distract you from work – this ability to help you further. ries around you. An end of the the sign of Sagittarius who are Aquarius who have Sunday is a good day to reach Cancerians who would like to put month bonus should boost your desperate to offload some respon- been confused by someone giv- compromises. Tuesday is a lucky their lives on a more even keel are bank balance. sibility should not feel guilty. Leav- ing them the cold shoulder are day for finances. forecast to be satisfied with de- ing others to their own devices forecast to find out the reason why velopments this week. Events this LIBRA (September 24-October won’t shed a bad light on you. this week. Sunday is a good day TAURUS (April 21-May 21): weekend will remind you that ro- 23): At work the ball is Where love is concerned, your to clear the air, but the stars Taureans are forecast mance can be found where you in your court this week. free-spirited nature is not what an suggest that it will take a while to be at cross purposes least expect it. Cupid is ready to Many Librans will find earth sign is seeking. The number for this relationship to heal. Your with certain individuals support a liaison with an earth themselves in an enviable position one can bring good fortune next enthusiasm for a work project this week. You are advised to be sign, but flirtation with Aquarius regarding choices for the future. Wednesday. is dampened by the interference careful when having contact with won’t lead to anything serious. July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Shortcut road in town gets the nod

Pimwara Choksakulpan Jirarattanakorn, local officials and residents. FOLLOWING a successful pub- There was an almost unani- lic hearing process, Phuket City mous agreement that the project Municipality will move forward should move forward as no seri- with a project to build a new road ous objections were put forward. connecting Chao Fa East Rd to The 24-million-baht road will be Saphan Hin. built under the Department of The final public hearing, orga- Rural Road’s “Dust Free Road” nized jointly by the Department of initiative, which is funded under Rural Roads and Phuket City Mu- the Thai Khem Khaeng (Strong nicipality, was held at the project Thailand) fiscal stimulus package. site on July 8. Work is scheduled for comple- About 100 people gathered for tion by December 8, 2010. the event, which was held under The road will connect Sakdidet a tent outside the grounds of the Soi 1 and Chao Fa East Rd, pass- Mineral Resources Center 2, ing though two plots of Treasury Photo: Pimwara Choksakulpan across the street from the en- Department land covering a total trance to Suan Luang Park on of about 20 rai. GETTING TO WORK: The eagerly awaited Saphan Hin shortcut road is due to be completed by December. Chao Fa East Rd. The first plot, about 12 rai, is Phang Muang Khor Rd that is Upon completion, the new road along Sakdidet Soi 1 and save The hearing was chaired by currently assigned to the Indus- home to several government of- should ease growing rush-hour lives,” Mayor Somjai said. Anupong Jongwang, head of the try Ministry’s Primary Industries fices, including the Phuket congestion along Chao Fa East Rd The road should provide some education and information technol- and Mines Office (PIMO), Region Provincial Employment Office and and the narrow Sakdidet Soi 1, improvement to long-suffering ogy division at the Rural Roads 4. The second seven-rai plot is Red Cross Regional Blood Bank. which is currently the only con- commuters in the area, but is un- Department Region 8 headquar- used by the Phuket Juvenile Ob- Phang Muang Sai Khor Rd nector between Saphan Hin and likely to quell local outcry over the ters in Krabi. servation and Protection Center. which has yet to be officially points west and south. need to complete Sakdidet Soi 7, Among those attending were The 684-meter-long section named, is currently a dead end “I guarantee Phuket City people a project which has been held up Phuket City Mayor Somjai needed to complete the road will road that exits onto Sakdidet will benefit from this road. It will for over a decade because it would Suwansupana, Phuket Rural start at the back of PIMO grounds Soi 1, near the junction with make driving more convenient, involve the destruction of pro- Roads Office Director Teeraporn and connect with the existing Rattanokosin 200 Pi Rd. reduce the number of accidents tected mangrove forest. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY July 24 - 30, 2010

Brewing battlelines Wyndham making island debut in December THE TERM “non-traditional ac- commodation”, which refers to The US-based Wyndham Hotel Group, which represents over 7,000 vacation homes, condos, or apart- properties worldwide, will open the new 133-room Wyndham Pantipa ment rentals, is slowly becoming Resort in Kalim this December. Perched on the hillside with ocean more than a blip on the hospitality views, the property is near to the entertainment and nightlife district of sector’s radar. Competition is Patong. The hotel chain is looking to expand both their core namesake heating up between this rising and Ramada brands in Phuket in the near future. market and traditional accommo- dation, which typically refers The great escape with David Lees to hotels. One move that recently caught Long-standing tropical villa interior designer David Lees, who’s work the attention of the hotel and tour- graces many of Phuket’s high-end residences, has moved into the ism world is the launch of hospitality market. He and his wife have restored a residential villa in Exclusive Villas by Paresa, a new Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, near Bumrungrad Hospital into a boutique venture by the private pool villa hotel. Named the Ariyasomvilla, a newly built addition was just added resort of the same name in to the original structure from the 1940s and now features 25 rooms Kamala’s Millionaire’s Mile. along with an organic restaurant and lush gardens. Combining both Paresa has seized an out-of-the- Thai and Asian influences, the vibe is a peaceful oasis in the heart of box opportunity to take advantage the Big Mango. of its existing high standard of The Villa Amanzi in Kamala, now under the hospitality services of service to take on outside villa neighboring Paresa Resort. Photo: Paresa Phuket Laguna summer rates target residents management and rental services Ultimately, the loser in the game for its nearby neighbor, Villa will be the property owner, who Leading destination resort Laguna Phuket has rolled out special sum- Amanzi at Cape Sol. simply wants rental yields com- mer rates for both expat and Thai residents at their seven properties. The use of Paresa’s facilities for mensurate with their investments. With entry level offerings from 2,000 baht up through 7,500 baht per villa owners and guests, such as Non-traditional accommodation night for the upscale pool villas at Banyan Tree, Laguna is trying to the spa, restaurants, fitness cen- of a number of independent-villa remains important in any resort reach a large pool of potential vacationers. The offer is valid until the ter and others, are included as part booking sites on the internet. destination. It offers great niche end of October and includes brand names such as Sheraton Dusit of the deal and provide an increase For many real estate agents, products and value for the money. and Outrigger. of incremental revenue for the villa. resales and rentals are currently Be it condo-hotels, oceanfront Paresa’s General Manager, Scot providing the support for their live- vacation homes or even an apart- Toon, views the move as a win- lihood amidst an ongoing hope for ment rental, the options are Nominations open for Asia Spa Awards win for both the hotel and villa a property rebound. Often heard attractive. owners. in whispers and behind closed In today’s market, though the The new trend of extending the doors, agents continue to wonder hotel supply continues to surge, hospitality services of major re- if the property boom is gone for these types of properties all need sorts to neighboring private good, or if it is just waiting for a some sort of management, sales residences is becoming increas- jump start. and marketing operations in order ingly common. The Outrigger What is becoming evident to compete. Determining who is Laguna Phuket Resort’s new ser- though is that like any developing better at this – hotels or agents – vice offerings and InVision business model, the ability to adapt there are merits and demerits for Hospitality’s move into Bang Tao’s is essential for survival. Hotels are both. Scale often lacks personal- The Residence are a few other slowly diversifying and entering ity, but it does add reach. examples. the scene of rentals, creating a I remember sitting on a rock at Following the real estate mar- bridge between two major com- the southern tip of Africa at the ket slump in the wake of the peting markets of the tourism Cape of Good Hope a number of Thaksin coup and the global fi- industry. years ago. It was mesmerizing to nancial meltdown, brokers At the same time, villas are watch the convergence of two increasingly moved into the more slowly learning how to play the great oceans as they swelled and Photo courtesy Golden Tulip Mangosteen stable environment of estate man- volume-based strategy that domi- swayed, each giving and taking but agement and the associated nates tourism-industry thinking. continuing to be part of the same. Nominations were recently opened for the sixth annual Asia Spa off-shoot of rentals. 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HOUSE ON THE HILL: The Liberty Villa overlooks the Andaman Sea in Kamala. NOT TOO SHABBY: The villa’s cinema (top,right) and some of the bedrooms. LIBERTY Villa, a private residence equipped with a poolside deck and extractor fan and a walk-in wine finishings, new buyers will need on Millionaire’s Mile, designed by mini-kitchen. cooler will keep foodies occupied to furnish the villa with their own Parisian architect Arte Char- Aside from a Thai kitchen, in the kitchen for a while. ornaments and furniture. pentier, has recently been placed there is also the villa’s master A 17.5-meter by four-meter The villa is not listed as a resi- on the market for US$7 million kitchen, boasting a breakfast bar infinity pool is paired with an out- dential property, but instead is (about 224 million baht). with ample space to seat six people door bar for further indulgence listed as a company. Buyers The one-rai property on the and fitted with all mod-cons and the property’s sala has should note they will be buying Kamala headland supports a liv- elevators linking floors. The lav- you would expect in a luxury mutli- a 270º ocean-view with a wrap- all shares of the company to pur- ing area of 1,213 square meters ish villa flaunts five bedrooms million baht Phuket pad. around deck and four sets chase the property. which is split into five levels and with en-suite bathrooms, each Top-of-the-line appliances, of floor to ceiling folding glass offers a number of unique features, decorated in its own unique style stainless steel cabinets, corian doors. For more information contact Joanne including a cinema, a private and color-scheme. countertops, gas and electric Although the villa is well Baylis at E: sales@awesomevillas man-made beach and a series of An entertainment room is cooking utilities, a ceiling mounted equipped with appliances and .com or visit W: awesomevillas.com 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY July 24 - 30, 2010

ALL GARDENERS have heard of In annuals, biennials, and perennials. If pressed, they will tell you that annuals are plants that bloom only once, and will need to be re- planted or re-sown the following bloom year. Biennials, on the other hand, generally flower the year after they have been planted and then give up the ghost, while perennials, in the right conditions, will come back year after year. but The distinction is sometimes blurred in a tropical garden, be- cause many flowering plants here do not die back completely on ac- count of the temperature never once dropping low enough to kill them off. For example, pelargoniums [geraniums], which in Europe are generally grown as annuals be- cause they will not survive winter a year frosts, enjoy an extended life- cycle in the sub-tropics and tropics. Nonetheless, general rules of Simple to maintain, thumb do apply and most annuals in a Phuket garden will flower only beautiful to look at: for one season. So why bother The world of annuals with them? After all, shrubs will go on year after year, often with minimal maintenance. HEAD TURNER:The gerbera can be found in garden centers throughout Phuket and comes in a range of striking colors. Photo: Forest Purnell The main reason is that annu- Since it hails from Central The smaller French marigold available, but you may be able to Zinnia violaceae is one of the als provide a brilliant range of America, it is perfectly at home in has a neater habit and russet red beg, borrow or steal some from a most colorful of plants. Apart from colors, bloom more-or-less con- a Thai garden. flowers, often tipped with yellow. fellow gardener. the varied flowers, which range tinuously during their solitary The tender annual gerberas, a Both have attractive, pinnate Zinnias are another annual that in shape from dome to daisy-like, season, often possess both single spectacular member of the sun- leaves and are said to deter cer- do well in Thailand. While they the zinnia has a palette of colors and double forms, and generally flower family, can be found in tain root-eating critters such as can grow in temperate climes, matched by few flowers: white, flower at a manageable height, containers in some garden centers, nematodes. When crushed, the they originate from Mexico and yellow, orange, red, purple and where their striking hues can be but less often in actual gardens. It leaves exude a pleasant, musky enjoy the sunny climate of places even green. The flowers appear, fully appreciated. is one of the most dazzling of all odor. Packets of seeds are widely like Phuket. characteristically, as single dra- Annuals with a low habit in- the daisies, with large flowers – matic blooms at the end of long clude petunias, impatiens [busy pink, white, red or yellow – that stems, and are much loved by lissies], alyssum, gazanias, ger- may be as much as 12cm across, butterflies. beras, pansies and lobelias. Taller and with a striking center that Tip of the week Some gardeners grow them plants include the “black-eyed consists of hundreds of tightly expressly for this reason, but they Susan” [rudbeckias], snapdrag- packed florets. are a striking flower in their own ons, larkspurs, hollyhocks, Sometimes this center – or ca- Mowing tropical grass right. The are easy to grow from statice, and cosmos daisies. pitulum – is a contrasting black. THE GRASS in Phuket lawns may seeds, do well in containers, and, Because they invariably grow gerberas require full sun, mildly well be Malaysia grass [steno- like African marigolds, usually well in Phuket, favored annuals acidic soil and regular watering in taphrum], also known as St Augustine reappear as seedlings in the fol- include African marigolds [ta- the dry season. grass. Other warm-season varieties lowing year. getes] and gomphrenas, an Although they belong to the include Bermuda, bahia, and zoysia, Two observations: Though they attractive and good-natured annual same family of asteraceae, Afri- but they are not easy to find. Malaysia grow in the wild in central that thrives in both containers and can marigolds are much less fussy grass, recognized by its broad, flat America, they appreciate a moist, in open ground. As with the best about conditions. Moreover, the leaves, is arguably better in shade and humus-rich soil and a modicum annuals, Gomphrena globosa, also Tagetes erecta has a happy ten- can tolerate dry periods. of shade. Otherwise they will be known as “bachelor button”, pro- dency to self-seed, so last year’s But be careful when you cut Ma- Photo: Wikimedia stunted and produce small flow- duces its globular, tightly-packed crop often reappears, phoenix- laysia grass. It has a creeping habit ers. Secondly, do not expect the flowers continuously, especially if like, in the form of seedlings. and spreads by means of surface runners or stolons. If you trim it re-seeded versions exactly to rep- you dead-head the old bracts. The The large, densely-petalled too drastically, the runners will be eliminated, and the grass will lose licate the colors of their parents. standard color is deep magenta, heads are usually chrome yellow much of its capacity to thicken and expand. Temperate grasses, but there is also a russet-red cul- or deep orange in color, and are such as rye, bluegrass, or fescue enjoy a really close shave, as golf If you have a garden that you would tivar which can be readily often used to provide a vivid bor- greens testify, but not Malaysia. like to see featured, please email propagated from packeted seed. der for flower beds. [email protected]. July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

Properties NAI HARN LUXURY LAYAN LAND LIVELY HOUSE For Sale CONDO IN RAWAI

HOUSE IN ANUPHAS GOLF VILLE LAND FOR SALE KATHU LUXURY near the main road to Baan POOL VILLAS Don - Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. for sale. 11 rai, flat land. 3 min 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 from Layan beach, hill and In 111sq. wah of land. 2 9118. Email: honda.1437@ lake view. Price 3.8 million bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, yahoo.co.th baht per rai. Tel: 089-813 kitchen and space around. 1447. Email: kwanphuket@ No furniture, renovated CHEAP HOUSE hotmail.com sale for 3.9 million baht for sale. Kathu, 3 bed- FOR SALE o.n.o. Contact to view or for rooms, maid room, aircon, 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 1-story house on land. 1.5 rai, 3 more info. Tel: 087-689 small swimming pool, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully URGENT SALE rooms, 111sqm. From 4.5 SEA VIEW LAND 9679, 084-052 2400. Chanote title. 8 million million baht. Must see. Tel: 2-bedroom villas, near golf furnished at T. Tai Muang, Phang Super sea view land 132sqwah. baht. Tel: 081-854 0061 084-993 7308. For further de- course, 12 minutes from Nga. 2.5 million baht. Tel: 083- 76 meter from sea level. Nor sor 3 (English), 087-395 7301 tails, please see our website Patong. Price: 8.5 million 180 2143. Email: yaris.vios@ gor. 2 mintures from Patong Bay. SEAVIEW LAND (English & Thai). at www.amphaiseabreeze baht. Tel: 076-321445, 089- gmail.com Urgent sale for 8.2 million baht. IN AO POR .com 724 7211 (English), 080-522 Tel: 086-982 2888 (English & 4433. Fax: 076-323724. Thai). Fax: 02-960 7051. Email: Email: julienmayard@me HOUSE IN KAMALA 2.85 MILLION BAHT LAND AT [email protected] NEAR BOAT LAGOON CHERNG TALAY .com For further details, please see our website at 390sqw, nice flat land, quiet area, www.phuket-cottages.com KATHU GOLF VIEW Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 near La- LAND guna Home. Price: 6 million baht. for sale. 17 rai with view of Loch Tel: 089-472 9118, 086-709- 2933. HOUSE & FURNITURE Palm Golf Course. Connects to Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, main road. Nor Sor 3 Gor. Price For sale. 2 rai, 90sq wah with ROYAL PLACE CONDO 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In 5.9 million baht per rai. Tel: Chaiyapruek Village at Land & Chanote title. In Laem Thong, New 37sqm one-bedroom 087-269 8492. House, Chalong. Good location Ao Por. Sale price: 7.5 million condo for sale at Royal Place, for sale. 2 houses on land. 1 and entrance from By-Pass baht o.n.o. No agent! Tel: Jao-Fah Garden Home 3 in near the Tesco Lotus intersec- Ngan 89sq wah. Chanote title, road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084- 087-270 9093. Koh-Kaew near BIS, 10 min tion on the bypass road. near mountain, peace and NEW TOWNHOUSE 627 7001. to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 baths, 2 Comes fully furnished includ- safe, 10 minutes from the aircons. Nice living & kitchen ing all electrical appliances. beach. 7.8 million baht direct LAND AT PA KHLOK 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 room, car park, fully fur- Ready to move in August. COMMERCIAL from owner. Tel: 083-180 Gor, Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - nished. Ready to move in. Complex has pool, gym, res- BUILDINGS 2143. Email: yaris.vios@ Muang Mai Road. Near Mis- Tel: 081-541 2025. Email: taurant etc. 1.85 million baht. for sale. Each building has 3 floors. gmail.com sion Hill. Price 3.5 million baht. [email protected] Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: On big road at Kamala Beach, Tel: 089-472 9118. [email protected] near Krungsri Bank. Price 20 million baht. Tel: 083-180 2143. CONDO IN KRABI 30 RAI IN TOWN Email: [email protected] 89sqm, 2-bedroom condo, fully 48 RAI KHAO LAK / Long lease. Near Daorung 3-BEDROOM HOUSE furnished. Corner unit, 7th floor in for sale. 62sq wah, 2 bathrooms, BANG SAK School in Phuket Town. Tel: PRIVATE SALE OF Ao Nang, Krabi. Mountain and 250m from the beach. Chanote, Villa Dawroong. 4.5 million baht. 081-691 2526. HALF A RAI sea views. Price: 4.59 million Nor Sor 3. Only 1.7 million baht. Contact Khun Tar. Tel: 076- at Ao Makham. Land is lo- baht. Please contact: K. Chaiyot. Call or mail for further info. Tel: 080- 377052, 089-971 1268. BRAND-NEW CONDO cated opposite Port of Phuket Tel: 081-737 9404. 522 4089 (English), 081-397 4957 Mid Town, Royal Place Project. and next to Bel Air Cape (Thai). Email: kamala@ phuket. 2 stories, 100sqm, corner Studio condo, fully furnished, rea- Panwa Resort. Price 4.2 mil- CHEAP LAND FOR SALE ksc.co.th sonable price. Tel: 086-476 9612. NEW HOUSE IN lion. Tel: 081-891 5932, 089- position with 3 bedrooms, 2 THE BANYAN VILLA 035 6702. Close to Phuket International bathrooms. Quiet location, Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 2 carparks, 2 minutes to LOW PRICE million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 Super Cheap. Price: 2.5 mil- CHANOTE LAND LUXURY POOL LAND IN BANG TAO Half rai, walled plot. Near La- VILLA FOR SALE for sale. 470sqm, includes 7676. Email: phuketann@ lion baht. No agents! Tel: gmail.com. 087-270 9093. guna. 2.4 million baht. Tel: 086- 4 km from Layan Beach, 3 Chanote title. Ready to build 470 5809, 080-695 9665. bedroom pool villas for sale houses with a fence. Tel: 084- or rent. 40% finance avail- 851 6121. able for up to 15 years. In- terest free. Tel: 081-891 1826 (English), 081-891 for sale. 3.4 million baht, 2-STORY HOUSE 2926 (English & Thai). near Land and Houses IN PATONG Fax: 076-238940.Email: Park. 29.5sq wah, 2 bed- [email protected] For rooms, 3 bathrooms, hill further details, please see view, common pool, club our website at www.baan house. Tel: 089-873 1009 boosakorn.com (English), 081-893 8524.

sea view. 50 Pi Road, 49sqw. 4 bedrooms with balconies, 2 bathroom, aircon, fully fur- nished. Chanote. Price 17 million baht ono. Tel: 087-270 9093. Email: a.pueng@ gmail.com 26 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

4 APARTMENTS KATA HILL-MUST SELL! LAND - 300SQ WAH HOUSE IN KAMALA ONE SALE THE HEIGHTS BAAN BAI MAI Luxury villa. 3 bedrooms, big pool IN PAKLOK close to pier. Exclusive private PHUKET and garden. Includes furnishings. Located on main road near property, with 4 apartments, for sale. Ocean, pool & From 19 million baht. Now 15 Paklok temple. Price: 4.9 mil- pool and big terrace. All together mountain view. Price: million baht or best offer. Please lion baht. Contact for more infor- 6.9 million baht including fur- 19.5 million baht or best contact for more information. Tel: mation. Tel: 087-891 1246. nishings. Tel: 081-788 8280. offer. Tel: 086-883 9815. 081-788 8280. Email: mnswilson@gmail. com LAND FOR SALE SINGLE HOUSE BEACHFRONT CONDO PHANG NGA for sale in Supalai Hill, near Located in north Patong, free- for sale. Only 2.3 million baht. 85 rai, 15 mins from the airport, Heroines Monument. 55sqm, hold, top floor, 2 bedrooms. PARICHART 2 bedrooms, car park and with Chanote title. Price: 3 beds, 2 baths. Call K. Aree for Price: 9.7 million baht. Renting VILLAGE, CHALONG garden. Call K. Nam at Tel: 300,000 baht per rai, nego- more info. Tel: 083-649 1218. also possible. For photos call 089-472 5162. tiable. Email: phuketmark@ 086-276 5117. Email: jihshand yahoo.co.uk BEACHFRONT CONDO @ gmail.com Located in north Patong. 2 2 RAI ON bedrooms. Tel: 086-276 5117. BEACHFRONT LAND NEW DETACHED MILLIONAIRES' MILE HOUSE For pics, please contact For sale. 20 rai, includes Cha- 2 adjoining Chanote title blocks of [email protected] note title on Koh Sireh. Good for 1 rai each. Awesome ocean condo/pool villa. Price: 15 mil- views, on Millionaires' Mile in lion per rai. Call for more infor- 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 Kamala. 17.5 million baht for one TOWNHOUSE mation. Tel: 087-472 7870. bathrooms, 2 aircons, some rai, or 33 million for both. Tel: 081- IN PATONG furniture, 50sq wah, garden. 933 4783 (English), 081-933 6335 for sale in Samkong near For sale or for long-term rent. (Thai). Email: spartan@truemail Bangkok hospital. 2 stories, LAND AT PA KHLOK Must see. Contact Nina. Tel: .co.th 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car parking 087-689- 9679. Email: tasu space. Email: info@allabout [email protected] for sale in Phanason 3, webanddesign.com Thalang. 253.25sqm, 3 THAI-STYLE VILLA bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, IN CHALONG HOUSE ON double garage, furnished SALE APARTMENT THE WATERFRONT and landscaped garden. IN PATONG Renovated house, 2 bedrooms 2.95 million baht. Con- New condo with pool, 46sqm, includes furnishings. Price: 6.8 tact Phing. Tel: 087-278- furnished, freehold. Price: 2.9 million baht. Freehold. Tel: 081- 0067. Email: sweetpinky million baht. Tel: 089-728 4005. 49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote, 788 8280. @live.co.uk Email: [email protected] 2.5km from Heroines’ Monu- ment. 1.7 million baht per rai. SEAVIEW LAND NEW RENOVATED Tel: 083-180 2143. 4-BED POOL VILLA 5.95 MILLION BAHT Luxurious, lakeside, Thai TOWNHOUSE Near Surin beach. Exclusive CHALONG Villa 3 Park, Phuket town/ -style villa in Chalong. Has development. Million dollar homes Contemporary-style villa with Chalong, 3 bedroom townhouse, 8 rooms and a swimming HEAVEN ON EARTH alredy built. All utilities. Very quiet. swimming pool for sale with "The 90sqm, Chanote title. Renovated. pool. Price: 38 million baht. Contact: K. Ross. Tel: 084-744 Best Price" you could ever For quick sale 2.2 million baht. Tel: Tel: 081-892 8740. 2240. been offered. Tel: 076-280838, On Nanai Road. 2 stories, 081-788 8280. 087-276 7997, 086-475 7799. 112.5sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 Fax: 076-280837. Email: offy_ bathrooms, bathtub, built-in LAND FOR PROJECT LAND FOR SALE IN [email protected] For pic- BEAUTIFUL HOUSE, cabinets, kitchen, aircon and 9 rai in a developed estate, KOH YAO YAI tures and details, please visit FULLY FURNISHED car park. 1km to Patong ready to build, 500 meters from Beautiful land set amongst the the website at www.phuket beach, near Bangla Road a golf course. For sale direct tropical jungle of the island. While butler.com/node/218 and Jungceylon. Price 5.5 from owner, only 2.9 million this property is classed as inland, million baht or nearest offer. baht per rai. Tel: 081-343 0777. it is positioned a mere 500 metre 2 RAI WITH 15 ROOMS No agents! Tel: 087-270 5 bedroom Thai-style villa in walk to the beautiful sandy beach For rent. Located on main road 9093. Phuket. Magnificant Phang of Klong Son Bay in Phang Nga PATONG HILL LAND Nga Bay sea view. 3 big Bay. Nor Sor Sam Kor. 5,033 rai near town and university in Trang. Panoramic seaview. Many lot bedrooms are ensuite with of land. Price 1 million baht/rai. Picture available on request. Price: RAWAI SEAVIEW sizes. Includes Nor Sor 3 Kor. 7.5 million baht. Tel: 089-651 42sq wah of land with Chanote seaview. Private swimming Negotiable.Tel: 076-281121, 084- Price: 20 million baht per rai. 848 7474. Fax: 076-281121. 3479, 089-874 8133. Email: Ready to move in, 254sqm. title. Two stories with Chalong pool. Land plot 730.8sqm. Tel: 089-476 7400. Email: Email: kasina_navamachiti@ [email protected] 2 floors. Near Downrung Bay view or mountain view. Tel: construction area approx. [email protected] yahoo.com school, Laemchan area, 086-951 6505. 573sqm. Full security ser- close to Phuket Town, nice vice. Located at Rommai RAWAI SUPER OFFER living room and garden, 4 TWIN VILLAS Chailay Estate. 24.9 million 2-story, 3-bedroom pool bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully SURIN BEACH AT NAI YANG baht. Tel: 089-474 2234. 17 RAI WITH PALM TREES villa. Fully furnished and furnished, 2 car parks, very Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 with garden. Price: 4.4 mil- nice and quiet area. Price: for sale. 2.2 Rai, 5 min walk POOL VILLA At Kok Kien, Takuapa, lion baht. Tel: 087-272 6.8 million baht. Tel: 081-541 to Surin Beach. Email: For sale. Located in Bangtoa Phang-Nga. 85,000 baht per 0303. 2025. . [email protected] area, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, rai. Contact Khun Piek. Tel: 380sqm, living acres, 580sqm. 081-892 4094, 084-304 Land with a big pool, 5-aircons, 9339. quite place, 5-car parking spaces, 5 minutes from the beach. Price: 11.5 million baht. 3 RAI LAND IN TRANG Only 600 meters from beau- Tel: 084-851 6121. Website: tiful Nai Yang beach, this www.phukethome.ws modern pool villa is perfectly located. Featuring a chic, clean-cut design coupled RAWAI/NAI HARN LAND with a choice selection of 180 wah, walled, elevated, plot quality materials and furni- off Saiyuan Road. All utilities. ture, this villa is a promising Bargain price. 4.2 million baht. investment for holiday seek- Tel: 085-782 7551. ers and permanent resi- dents. Price: Bt10.2mil. PATONG SEAVIEW Contact Khun Penprapa. Tel: 3-story, 2-bedroom pool villa. 087-898 9646. Email: pen Fully furnished and modern. [email protected] Price: 16.5 million baht. Tel: 087-272 0303. for sale. 3 rai in Baan Po, Muang, Trang. Very good location for business, suit- able for house projects. Electricity, access road. Looking for land to buy? Sale by owner. With Chanote. Price: 9 million See more classified ads at baht ono. No agents www.phuketgazette.net please! Tel: 075-210646, 087-270 9093. July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 27

Properties LARGE SEA VIEW THE GREENHOUSE NICE & MODERN 3-BEDROOM KATA CONDO For Rent VILLA POOL BUNGALOWS HOUSE FURNISHED HOUSE

KATA SINGLE HOUSE Fully-furnished small house. 1 bedroom,1 bathroom, kitchen, terrace, aircon, TV and Internet on private hill. Price: 9,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-606 2827 (English & Thai). Email: nij017 Furnished with 4 bed- In Chalong, 2 bedrooms, Furnished & excellent loca- @hotmail.com rooms, 4 bathrooms. Lo- fully furnished, cool, tion. 5 mins. to Rawai & Nai cated on a private estate green, QUIET with ADSL, Harn beach. 162sqm. 2 bed- PATONG CONDO with security. Walled pool cable and aircon. Price: rooms with private bath- PRIVATE RENT and garden. 10 minutes to 13,000 baht per month. rooms, 1 guest toilet, 3 Near the monument, 3 Fully furnished 1 bedroomed BIS. Rent: 80,000 baht per Contact John. Tel: 081- aircons, 1 large living/dining aircons, hi-speed internet, cable TV. Long-term rent apartments available 1 Aug. month. Tel: 086-279 6283. 979 1976. room, 1 telephone line w/h Large, western, 110 sqm, 2 Includes gym, swimming pool, ADSL. Free water supply / preferable. Price: 17,500 baht per month or sale 2.95 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wifi, security and parking. 800m garbage service. Baht with huge covered terrace to beach. Tel: 085-069 0938 3-BEROOM HOUSE STUDIO IN million baht. Tel: 081-538 PHUKET TOWN 20,000baht/month. Call Khun Fully fitted teak kitchen, (English). Email: nnorthwo@ IN KATHU Nui at 087-383-0936. Email: 7050. Fully furnished, kitchen, aircon, baths with granite tops, fully hotmail.com Furnished house in Kathu on a [email protected] private road. Has UBC, internet ADSL. Near Dowrung School. furnished, cable, ADSL, park- 5 Minutes to Big C. Rent: 6,500 ing. Located in a quiet area. HOUSE FOR RENT and a European kitchen. For PHUKET VILLA long-term rent. Tel: 089-875 baht per month. Tel: 080-531 Tel: 084-840 1262. Email: 3-bedroom house for rent in DAORUNG 2532, 081-477 2929 (English & 0697. north8east98@yahoo. com Kathu. Close to the interna- SURIN BEACH Thai). Email: paulstrong23@ tional schools. 10 minutes CONDO hotmail.com from Phuket Town and 15 min- RAWAI STUDIO 1 bedroom, pool, 150m utes from Patong. Small pool 1 room with bath and terrace. from beach. Please email 30 RAI FOR LEASE and maid’s room. Tel: 087-892 MAI KHAO VILLA RENT: Fully furnished with a pool and Jeff. Email: jgstryker@ Flat land in new Daorung 6899. Email: ianmorgan369@ 2 bedrooms, big sala, Euro- ADSL. Long-term rent. Price: gmail.com School. Very good location gmail.com pean standard, lovely garden. 11,000 baht per month. Tel: for business. More details. Furnished, located in a safe 081-606 7410. Tel: 081-691 2526. place, aircon, TV, internet. VILLA KARON BEACH Agents welcome. Tel: 089-470 FOR RENT/ SALE House for rent, 55sq wah, 2 Bungalow on Karon beach. 8926, 085-471 6662. Email: 84 MONTHLY Financing available. Tel: 081- bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Studio with sea view. For fur- MODERN HOUSE [email protected] PAYMENTS OF 895 7310 (English & Thai). For no phone line, unfurnished. ther details, please see our further details, please see our NEAR BANG TAO 100,000 BAHT 15,000 baht per month. Tel: BEACH website at www.karoncliff.com websitewww.horizonresiden 087-270 9093. HOUSE WITH 5-RAI ceandspa.com GARDEN PATONG CONDO For rent 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- EUROPEAN-STYLE FOR RENT rooms and 1 separate guest THAI VILLA AND POOL BUNGALOW Soi Naya, Nai Harn, long term. Furnished, good location, 7th bungalow. Very peaceful lo- Renovated bungalow for long- Price: 35,000 baht per month. floor, parking & pool 400 cated house in Thalang. Sur- term rent. 4 bedrooms, large Tel: 081-270 5126. Email: meters from beach. Price: rounded with 5 rai of fruit trees, living room, annex,study and [email protected] 12,000 baht a month. Tel: 084- ideal for family with children and dining room. Large renovated 058 2410 (English). Email: pets for rent only for 35,000 baht Located in central Rawai. For western-style kitchen with Fully furnished, 2 bed- [email protected] per month. Tel: 081-343 0777. pantry. Charming front garden sale: 400sqm, land + villa, 6 58 MONTHLY rooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, fur- and a back garden with totally aircon, hot water, washing PAYMENTS OF renovated pool close to Laguna 5-ROOM HOUSE 4-BEDROOM nished. Tel: 086-940 8914. 35,000 BAHT machine, ADSL, WiFi, tel, with a lounge and kitchen. 75,000 BAHT PER MONTH Email: [email protected] and walking distance to Bang garden. 10 minutes to Aircon throughout the house, Boat Lagoon Marina, Partly Tao Beach. Tel: 076-270703, Bang Tao beach. Price cable, safe, fans, WiFi, pool. furnished. Tel: 076-238948, 087-265 4268 (English). Email: 18,000 baht per month. Price: 35,000 baht per month 081-968 9046 (English & Thai), RAWAI HOUSE [email protected] Tel: 089-795 6363. Email: plus utilities. Tel: 083-636 9213 081-353 9730 (English & Thai). For rent long-or short-term. [email protected] (English), 084-628 4018 (Thai). Fax 076-273466. Or please Fully furnished with a nice pool. FRIENDSHIP BEACH Contact for more details. At send email to: pen@phuketpro Website: www.ferienthailand. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living email: [email protected] pertytrip.com com room, kitchen, balcony, garden SEA VIEW HOUSE and gardener, sala & BBQ. RAWAI Located in Rawai beach. For Fully furnished including aircon, 1 bedroom + loft, 1 bathroom, sale: 28 years leased apart- fans, shared pool, private en- kitchen, high & vaulted ceil- ment, 92sqm, furnished and trance and secure parking. ings, lots of windows. Fully fur- car park. Tel: 086-940 8914. Price: 18,000 baht per month nished, Including aircon and Email: [email protected] + utilities + cable + internet/ WiFi. Price: 28,000 baht per TV. Tel: 089-729 7622 month. Tel: 081-540 2391. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

KATA BEACH NAI YANG HOUSE Property Accommodation Low season promotion from 400 3 bed/3 bath house. 5 minutes to Building Household Services Available baht per night, includes continen- airport and beach. 23,000 baht Items tal breakfast, WiFi and 10% off per month. For futher details Products food. Free airport pickup with five please contact at tel: 081-891 & Services PROPERTY RENTAL night stay. Tel: 081-894 8446. 4552 (English & Thai). Email: HANDMADE SERVICES 5,000 BAHT/MONTH Email: [email protected] For [email protected] WATER FANS Owners and managers, list your ROOM TO LET futher details, please see our WOODWORK Look real with stead & concrete villla to increase rentals. For website: www.southernfriedrice ACCOMMODATION AND MORE construction. Indoor or outdoor, futher details please contact at .com Room in a private home, lo- We can build furniture for the great for swimming pools. tel: 080-699 2436. Email: cated in a secure gated com- house, flooring and decking, all in Peaceful, relaxing sounds. [email protected] PATONG SEAVIEW munity in Chalong. All ameni- wood and other materials. We Commercial & residential, For further details, please see Best location. 75-300sqm, 1 & ties. Tel: 087-077 9816. Email: can also build teak deckings on American speaking. Tel: 081- our website at www.kingdomvilla 2 bedrooms, en suites, Euro- [email protected] boats and do internal work, spray 477 4884. rentals.com pean kitchen, lounge, balco- painting of full hulls, antifouling nies, car park and huge pool. POOL VILLA FULLY and moisture repairs, fiberglass LEATHER SOFAS Property Lake-view apartment in Weekly to yearly rates from FURNISHED and gel coat works. Tel: 076- 3-seater from 14,900 baht. Hot Kathu. Fully furnished room 19,999 baht per month. Call K. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, big 238947, 081-271 3228. Email: special, plus two recliners Wanted to let with aircon, hot water, Mike. Tel: 087-268 1170. For garden, 10 mins from Patong [email protected] 59,900 baht. Tel: 087-276 0529. cable TV, and free WiFi further details, please see our beach with pool 6 x 11m. Tel: website at www.luxuryhouses NEED COMMERCIAL internet and car park. Quiet 087-505 9409 (English & Thai). NEW WHITE LEATHER area and beautiful view. Daily phuket.com Email: [email protected] QUALITY BUILDING COUCHES PROPERTY SERVICES Need a 200-300 sqm building/ or monthly payment. Tel: 076- Brand new factory wrapped shophouse for long-term lease 202585, 089-196 8449. NANAI PATONG * Built-in white Italian leather sofa. Each for a warehouse/showroom/ Email: lakeviewapartment TOWNHOUSE 500 BAHT PER DAY - * Architect, construction, set comes with a lamp, couch owner apartment. Please [email protected] 2-floor, 2-bedrooms quiet area. LOW RATE renovations, and coffee table for 49,000 baht confact for more information. Tel: Fully furnished, kitchen, WiFi, * Carpentry, real wood, par- for each set. Tel: 087-881 cable TV. Price: 20,000 baht/ 8075 (English & Thai). Email: 087-621 3955 (English). Email: LONG-STAY quet [email protected] month + electric. Tel: 081-270 [email protected] APARTMENTS 5374. Email:orcella@phuket. * Painting For further details and pictures, Located in the center of Patong. ksc.co.th * Tilers please see our website at WANTED 2-BEDROOM Rent per month: 10,000 baht + www.phuketfurniturefarm.com/ + 2 BATH HOUSE * Sand wash elec/water, aircon , TV, free ACCOMMODATION IN * Teakwood furniture Livingroom_Set.html In the Patong area. Must be a WiFi and fridge included. Tel: two-bathroom, two-bedroom CHALONG * Teakwood sala 087-137 9158 (English). Email: From 8,000 baht per month. Elec- LIVING ROOM house with room for a plunge [email protected] New pool guesthouse, 1 bed, * Trailer car delivery ser- pool. Ground floor only with tricity, WiFi, swimming pool and 1 bath, with WiFi, cable TV, vices FURNITURE SET good access. Tel: 082-814 0048, cable included. Location: Shanti motor bike. Rawai Beach. Perfect for a condo. New Euro- SEAVIEW BUNGALOW Lodge. Tel: 076-280233. ** Fair prices and free esti- pean quality leather sofa, smoked 082-814 0048 (English). Email: Right on Karon Beach, in the Price: 500 baht per day. mates given ** [email protected] glass coffee table and designer nature and in a quiet place. For Please contact for more info. ** Made to order ** CONDO 700M FROM Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: lamp. Price: 49,000 baht. Tel: 087- further details, please see our PATONG Contact: 087-270 9093 881 8075 (English & Thai). Email: LOOKING FOR 2- website at www.karoncliff.com [email protected] BEDROOM POOL VILLA Fully furnished, 50 sqm, double (Thai), 087-689 9679. [email protected] For further details, please see our Looking for a 2-bedroom pool villa bed, kitchen, living room, balcony (English). Email: with mountain view, fitness center, BEACHSIDE [email protected] website at www.phuketfurniture in Rawai/ Naiharn/ Chalong/ EUROPEAN-STYLE PENTHOUSE Kata/ Karon/ Phuket Town with swimming pool. Price: 25,000 farm.com/Livingroom_Set.html BUNGALOW Bang Tao Beach Penthouse. a nice modern interior. Looking baht/month. Tel: 081-817 7886, Renovated bungalow for long- Features 2 pools, gym, sauna, to rent for 14 months for about 081-244 6970 (English & Thai). SILK CARPET term rent. 4 bedrooms, large 2 bedrooms, open-plan kitchen 30,000 baht/month. Tel: 081- Email: [email protected] PRO BUILD PHUKET For sale: very beautiful silk carpet. living room, annex study and and huge lounge opening onto 676 1387. Email:vincentbroere@ Professional quality Size 3.30m x 2.50m. Bought at dining room. Large renovated a terrace. Also private roof top hotmail.com APARTMENTS KATHU assured construction. Harrods in London for 12,000 western style kitchen with and plunge pool. Full aircon, euros 6 years ago. Very good New serviced studios, 1 bed- Proven portfolio of con- pantry. Charming front garden WiFi, TV, maid, etc. 60,000 baht condition/quality. Additional items: 2-BEDROOM HOUSE room or 2 bedrooms. Fur- tracts. and a back garden with totally per month. Tel: 076-325307. Weber Grill and 2 wooden chairs WANTED nished with WiFi and pool. Just completing 1,000sqm renovated pool. Close to La- Email: [email protected] Italian style. Please contact Tom. Looking for a 2-bedroom house Attractive prices. Tel: 081- at Nai Yang complex for guna and walking distance to For more details, see our Tel: 082-808 6174 (English). in Thalang, Pa Khlok for long- 892 0038. For further details, Singaporean client. Bang Tao beach. Tel: 076- website at: www.phuketpent Email: [email protected] term rent. No furniture required, 270703, 087-265 4268 (En- please see our website at house.webs.com YOUR PROJECT can renovate by myself. Email: www.orchidkathuheights- NEXT? glish). Email: [email protected] TEAK BED BASE [email protected] phuket.com Tel: 084-053 3336. 2-BED APARTMENT Thai-style king-size teak bed PATONG [email protected] base, with mattress (hardly used). 2 bathrooms, pool, aircon, Price: 8,000 baht. Tel: 089-908 Classified Advertisements ADSL. In a quiet area. Price: 2454. Email: supanova999@ 20,000 baht. For futher details. DESIGN AND BUILD yahoo.com Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. Tel: 086-279 0837. Email: PHUKET Then hand it to any of our agents. [email protected] TEAK FURNITURE Two teak bedside tables with SEAVIEW CONDO drawers. Thai-style teak TV & |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) For rent or sale. Located in DVD stand with cabinet. Will Rawai. Tel: 081-090 1805. Email: sell separately, or discount for [email protected] the lot. Tel: 089-908 2454 |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (English). Email: supanova999 @yahoo.com 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT Full range of services available; |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| from basic construction to furni- Surin Beach. Price: only ture and interior design solutions Household 15,000 baht per month plus for property developers and Services |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| electric. 50sqm with balcony, home owners in Phuket. Profes- fully furnished, aircon, wire- sional team of architects and less internet, satelite TV, ste- sub-trades. reo, safe, pool. Rent for mini- HOME CARE PHUKET Please contact: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| mum 3 months. Tel: 083-280 Renovation, all repairs and 9100 (English), 086-476 4012 Joe Raess. HP: 081-968 3221. maintenance. Prompt and (Thai). Email: johanhultner@ joe@thevillasoverlooking efficient, fair and reliable. hotmail.com For further de- layan.com Tel: 084-455 3536. Email: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| tails, please see our website www.designandbuild homecarephuket@gmail. at www.suringate.com phuket.com com Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

MAXUM 2,100SC BOAT FOR SALE (2005) In excellent condition. Price: 1.1 million baht. For further details, please see our website at www. boatshedphuket.com

DUNCANSON 30 SLOOP Cruiser/racer, reduced to 1 Sea worthy & strong 35ft. Is- million baht. For further details, land Runabout (Thai registra- please see our website at www. tion). Fish or fun. 115Hp boatshedphuket.com Isuzu 4 stroke. Diesel twin- disk 2:1 marine trans. In- ROBERTS SPRAY 44' cludes Honda 6.5 winch, Thai registered for 20 pax. For Furuno Fcl-600L color LCD further details, please see our souder, Furuno VHP FM website at www.boatshed 3000 radio telephone, po- phuket.com table diesel transfer pump12/ 24V, poetable air pump 12V. SELLING YOUR BOAT? Sell or trade for Isuzu/ Toyota. Try www.boatshedphuket.com 4-door pickup (equal value). The "no sale no fee" brokers. Call for more information. Tel: Call Alan for more information. 081-978 0860. Tel: 084-8426 146.

2 ONE-MAN KAYAKS RL28 SWING KEEL In good condition. Paddles in- SLOOP cluded. Price when new: 17,000 Big sail wardrobe. Price: baht, will sell for 8,000 baht. Tel: AUS$33,000. For further de- 087-209 5174. tails, please see our website at www. boatshedphuket.com 23M DIVE BOAT TWIN DIESEL SEADOO JETBOAT Rebuilt last year. Price: 5 million 215HP FAST BOAT STORAGE baht. Website: www.boatshed 2005 Seadoo Jetboat. 1,500cc, BOAT + INCOME TRAILER 20M DAY BOAT AVAILABLE phuket.com trailer + tower, condition 90%. 5 MILLION BAHT 3 years old, 2-level steel Certified. For 45 passen- Boat storage close to Boat can reach 60Mph. Special trailer. Originally designed gers, 450Hp Nissan engine, Lagoon. Power, water, security. LANDFALL 39' SLOOP price: 670,000 baht. Tel: 081- to haul sailing dinghies. 25Kw generator and dive Contact for more details at: longkeel, reduced to 1.9 million 754 7599. Email: csutivas@ Just registered. Original compressor. In good condi- [email protected] baht. For further details, please hotmail.com price 120,000 baht. Will tion and ready to work. see our website at www.boat sell for 40,000 baht. Con- Price: 2.9 million baht. BAYLINER SPEED shedphuket.com SCHIONNING tact: Nid 089-474 1246 or Seller financing. Email: 18.5FT BOAT POWER CAT 42' Phil 081-397 0905. [email protected] FOR SALE SEALINE 260 Twin diesel inboards, 4 double 5.9 meters. 130Hp in outboard, Economical single diesel, end berths. Excellent condition. like new. Now 750,000 baht or of season. Bargain at only 1.2 Price: US$329,000. For further 2008 Gulf craft. In perfect PHUKET RACEWEEK condition + fully loaded with NEW SEADOO RXTX best offer. More details. Tel: million baht. www.boatshed details, please visit our website 21-25 JULY 081-788 8280. phuket.com at: www.boatshedphuket.com the best equipment. Now 255HP Can still take 3 more paying New 2008 Seadoo Rxt-x servicing a number of 5-star crew on Swan 55 for Raceweek. 255Hp. Special price: only resorts. LIC for 17 passen- Call Horst as above for details. 485,000 baht. Can do 70mph. gers + crew. Also for rent Tel: 078-383080, 086-940 1860 2 units left. Tel: 081-754 7599. from 38,000 baht per day. (English). Fax 076-381934. Email: csutivas@hotmail. Contact: Ross. Tel: 084-744 Email: [email protected]. com 2240. Email: ross@funboat www.biga-sailing.com cruises.com

RIVA HULL AND MERCURY 40HP SOLUTIONS TO Riva Hull style, 10m long, for THIS WEEK’S sale to the best offer. Mercury Seapro 40Hp for sale: 60,000 PUZZLES baht. Tel: 076-238947, 081-968 3118. Email: moodiving@ya hoo.com Word detective secret word: water MOTORSAILER Crossword puzzle:

Neptunian 33. Bluewater cruiser. New paint and var- nish, inside and outside. Sailed single handed from UK. Tel: 081-968 1437 (En- glish). Email: bobedward1@ hotmail.com

KING’S CUP WINNER FOR SALE Firefly 850 one design cut. Regatta winner. Top condi- tion. GM racing sails. Price 1.8 million baht. Call Bill 084-057 5756. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

NANNY STAFF REQUIRED JULY 15-SEPT 1 Need to strengthen our web devel- Babysitter for 6 month girl. 11am- oper team. Applicants must have 5pm. Must speak some English. previous experience in mainly Tel: 080-521 0788. Email: shop PHP, MySQL. Knowledge of [email protected] javascript, css, seo optimization and flash is a plus. Full-time. We 'd like you to start ASAP. Tel: 076- POOL MANAGER- 239820. Fax: 076-239828. Email: ENGINEER [email protected] Urgently required a person to For further details, please see our manage our large pool inven- website at www.latitude1mari tory. Also an experienced site time.com engineer needed to monitor and supervise staff. Excellent pay and conditions. Tel: 076- NEW BUSINESS 527594, 089-195 6722. Email: OPENING PATONG [email protected] Famous Entertainment Co Ltd PR MANAGER/ Seeking the following: ADMINISTRATOR * Club Manager Palazzo Theatre and Restaurant * Bar Manager in Phuket looking for PR Man- * Restaurant Manager ager/Administrator. Must have * Marketing Person experience in the promotion and distribution of an entertainment * Accountant/Book Keeper project in the tourist market. Tel: * Administration Officer 076-202277, 082-810 1518 (En- All applicants must have ex- glish). Send your resume to: perience in related positions [email protected] and must speak Thai and En- glish. Will pay top salary and ENGLISH THAI TEACH help with relocation for the right Teachers available in Kathu/ person. Contact: Tal Derhy on Patong. Translation service +66885-00 8646. Please available. Contact Richi. Tel: send an updated CV/resume 089-723 7727. to: [email protected]

POOL CLEANER LIVE IN NANNY Full-time position in Chalong area. Family looking for a live-in nanny/ Salary includes social security. housekeeper. Must speak En- Tel: 081-893 4661, 081-975 8351. glish and have experience. Please Email : [email protected] send your CV and reference letter to [email protected] BOUTIQUE HOTEL NATIVE ENGLISH Seeking an Assistant Hotel Female Caucasian to teach Manager, Thai national - 25 to class of 10-12,5-7 years old chil- 35 years old. dren, located in Chalong. Work Must have college degree in hours: Mon-Fri (08.00-16.00). hospitably field, 1 year work Start in August. Tel: 080-624 experience in a hotel - Front 7060. Email: phuketkindergarten Office and Food and Bever- @yahoo.com age. Must also have strong com- munication skills in English PHUKET BABYSITTING and knowledgeable in Excel. We are a care agency looking for a professional, dedicated We offer a competitive salary, career carer for one of our cli- very exciting commission ents. He has a friendly and out- and bonus structure. going personality and requires Also seeking: Bartender/Re- social and physical support ceptionist - Thai national. due to a disability. You will be Must have strong communi- required to help with personal cation skills in English, 1 and domestic care duties, such year work experience in the as lifting, washing, dressing, food and beverage industry, eating and social outings. friendly and good with - Candidates must have good guests. English Salary 7,500 baht per month, - Experience in care work service charge and bonus. - References Tel: 086-604 1333 (English). - Thai national Email: sales@ccblooms hotel.com Please send your CV to: [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 31

SECRETARY WANTED BARISTA WANTED RECEPTIONIST/ For property management Young person with barista ex- CASHIER company in Cherng Talay. perience required for new cof- For a beautiful spa in Karon. Must communicate well in fee shop in Chalong. Thai & En- Good salary and staff room. English and good computer glish speaking. Happy person- Tel: 086-271 8254. Email: skills. Tel: 083-391 7254. ality. Advanced barista training [email protected] Email: parkfld@ yahoo.com provided for right person after trial period. Salary based on ex- PADI DIVING TELE MARKETING JOB perience. Please contact for INSTRUCTOR Native English speaker, top more information. Tel: 080-534 Required now for dive center on rates. Working in Patong. 4964 (English & Thai). Email: Phi Phi. For more info please send Please contact for more de- unikorn [email protected] email to: [email protected] tails. Tel: 086-479 4027. TEACHER WANTED ASSISTANT WANTED GOLDEN COMPASS HeadStart International Assistant to service director. MANAGEMENT School, Phuket, is currently Qualifications required: Expe- Seeking experienced closers for seeking qualified, experienced rienced (minimum 5 years) in their desk in Patong. Package and caring teachers for Physi- water filtration, domestic & includes commission, spiffs cal Education, Kindergarten, commercial. Good command and guaranteed daily up flow. Primary and Secondary levels. of written and spoken English, Please contact: John Gillinder. Tel: 076-612876. Fax: 076- leadership qualities. Driver's li- Tel: 084-308 3688. Email: 612877. Please email CVs to cense is essential. Contact to [email protected] [email protected] make appointment: 076- For further details, please see 620193. our website at www.headstart NEW INT'L PRIMARY phuket.com GRAPHIC ARTIST SCHOOL IN RAWAI WEB DESIGNER The IPC is seeking to ap- Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign. point a head teacher. Must Employment Full-time or part-time position de- have PGCD and minimum 5 Wanted pending on skills. Creative work years experience. Be a environment with unlimited po- leader with passion to inspire tential. Must read and write En- and motivate both staff and EMPLOYMENT glish reasonably well. Tel: 086- pupils. For futher details, WANTED 275 2480 (English). Email: please email your CV to: ca- Chef with 5 years experience in [email protected] reers@ palmhouseprimary top London restaurants (Non-re- Please visit our website at: school.com quest). Tel: 083-640 8003. Email: www.graingerdesigns.com.au monodyalderson@hot mail.com

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LIFE VEST Articles SWEDISH CANDY/ Life vest, Helly Hansen navi- Business SHOP HOUSE Business For Sale SNACKS gate, swoon-safe, size 7 (54-56) Opportunities IN KATHU Products & Stock clearance and end for people over 80kg. Price: for rent. 4 floors, 4 aircon. of season sale. All Scan- 1,000 baht. Please contact for Fully furnished apartment Services CAR SEAT BASKET dinavian/Swedish candy more information. Tel: 089-480 on third floor. Very good loca- Two used car seat baskets. and snacks must go. Bar- 2089 (English). Email: construc BUSINESS FOR tion only 26,000 baht per Brand: Cool Kids. Model: Bono. gain prices! Licorice, Bilar, [email protected] SALE month. Tel: 081-432 6587. Price: 1,000 baht each. Tel: Cheez Doodles, Chips Salon, 12 bedrooms, 085-151 5319 (English & Thai). etc. Tel: 076-513408, 087- Patong beach Rd. Price: 4 DOG FLY BOX INVESTOR Email: [email protected] 274 6602, 085-885 6798. For a large breed dog. Metallic, million baht. Call Khun Fax: 076-513408. Email: Yuu. Tel: 081-428 7894. NEEDED custom made in alluminium. 27 million baht. Guaranteed by MEDIA PLAYER [email protected] For 1.5 x1.2 x 1.2m, 35kg, wheels, PINNACLE 250HD further details, please see 60 million baht villa. 15% inter- lockable, foldable. Price: 28,000 FITNESS COMPANY est. Tel: 085-792 0908. Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD our website at: www.scan baht. Plastic box 70 x48 x100. FOR SALE snax.nu media player. Play from your Price: 5,500 baht. Photos avail- 30,000 baht for the fitness PC or USB to your TV. This digital able on request. Tel: 089-970 equipment. 60,000 baht for INTERNET CAFE media player lets you enjoy PC- BED AND MATRESS 7386. Email: stefan_breit@ equipment and website, signs, FOR SALE based media files on your TV. yahoo.de FOR SALE brochures, and phone number. Near Prince of Songkla Price: 4,000 baht. Tel: 081-370 Bed and Seally orthopedic Call for more deatails. Tel: 081- 0084. Email: [email protected] MOVING SALE University. Shop with mattress for sale. Bought for 477 4884. small built-in bedroom. 45,000 baht, will sell for 7,000 Full set of office furniture, photo studio equipment. Tel: 081-081 Only 250,000 baht. Call BABY ARTICLES baht. Tel: 089-289 5102 (En- PATONG RESTAURANT/ for more details at the Cool kid car seats for 1-4years 9424. glish & Thai). Email: buapan BAR SALE number: 080-698 0873. or max 15kg, used only [email protected] Moden, 10 tables, Thai/western 9months. Original price: 4,500 Bar & food, 14 months left on lease baht, will sell for 1,800 baht. DEHUMIDIFIER FOR with 3-year option for renewal. ROOFTOP RESTAURANT Carera six baby bottle steam SALE Restaurant Located at 2 had Patong road FOR RENT sterilizer unused, shop price Tired of the high humidity? Buy Equipment kra-thu. Sale price: 395,000 on the top floor of Sinthavee Ho- 2,333 baht, will sell for 1,000 this dehumidifier. Fixed price baht. Owner moving overseas tel, Phuket Town. Convenient for baht. Both items for 2,500 2,000 baht. Tel: 089-289 5102. so good price for quick sale. Tel: a restaurant or bar. Also, a disco- baht. Tel: 089-474 5359 (En- Email: buapanjindasree@ COFFEE MAKER 081-141 6092, 080-623 1163 theque on the 2nd floor (with li- glish), 081-537 9951 (Thai). yahoo.com This coffee machine operates (English). Email: janey_991@ cense). Tel: 087-270 9093. Email: [email protected] with coffee powder (15 bar Ital- hotmail.com Email: [email protected] HARDWOOD ian pump). Tel: 084-336 7355 BENCH SEAT (English), 084-942 4474 (Thai). GUESTHOUSE PROFITABLE ELECTRIC HOT Fax: 075-637470. Email: BUSINESS PLATES: 2 RING Beautiful hardwood bench FOR SALE seat. Good for inside or out- [email protected] 1,500,000 bht, 8-rooms, fully Prime location in Kata. 4 sub- Electric hot plates, 2 rings. side. Tel: 082-878 0392 (En- Website at: http://www.golden- furnished, rent 52000bht/ lease-contracts in 4-5 star Both rings have quick heat glish & Thai). Email: olay1@ paradise.com month, contract 10year. Tel: area. 10 bungalows, house, up sensors. Has adapter yahoo.com 088-383 5225 (English). Email: restaurants, 3 shops on 2.5 rai. plug for common house [email protected] 100m from beach. Price 3 x 5 power point, but can be hard Bulletins million baht in 2 years. Email: wired also.10 months old. GARMIN GPSMAP [email protected] Price when new: 5,500 60CX SHOP FOR SALE baht. Will sell for 3,200 baht. Color map navigator, pre- Shop for sale on beach Tel: 085-275 3720. Email: BEAUTY SALON loaded with marine charts. road, Patong. Price: [email protected] For sale. Located only One year young, never 450,000. Call K. Kyuu. 100 meters from used. Price new 25,000 Tel: 081-428 7894. Jungceylon, Patong. baht, make an offer. Please STEEL CABINET FOR Rental agreement BUDS NURSERY contact for more informa- FAST SALE unlimited. All furniture KINDERGARTEN tion. Tel: 081-077 3307. Gray steel cabinet for sale. 400,000 BAHT under guarantee. Rent: Phuket oldest bi-lingual in- Email: [email protected] (height 185cm, width 82cm, GUESTHOUSE 8,000 baht per month. ternational child care facil- depth 42 cm). Fixed price Sale: 750,000 baht with ity. High quality time proven only 1,200 baht. Has to go SWIMMING POOL- stock. Contact for more schedule and curriculum. before Wednesday! Tel: 089- AMAZING! info at: Experienced native En- 289 5102 (English & Thai). 16ft diameter Intex Ultra frame [email protected] glish teachers to teach Email: buapanjindasree@ above ground pool. Includes ages 1½ -6. Mon-Fri 8am yahoo.com acc. and salt chlorinator - 5pm. Bus service avail- pump. Normal price: 88,000 INTERNET CAFE able from Patong, Karon, JIGSAW PUZZLES baht. Special clearance price: for sale. 10 computers, printer, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and One 1,500-piece Waddingtons 50,000 baht. Other models in copy and fax machine, over- Chalong. Tel: 076-282 "One of the Family" by F G stock. Tel: 089-216 7220 (En- seas calls. Tel: 085-794 9687. 232, 080-624 7060. See Cotman. 88 x 58cm. Price: 350 glish). Email: julianburgess our website at: www.buds- baht. One 3,000-piece Arrow @myway.com phuket.com Puzzles, 'Italian Garden, Gar- BAR BANGLA ROAD nish Island, Co, Cork, Ireland' TEAK, RATTAN Located in Patong, Nanai rd/ - 60 seats. 118 x 89cm. Price: 550 baht. FURNITURE Banzaan Rd, next to 7- - Front of Bangla Road. SOUTH AFRICAN Tel: 086-940 2111 (English), High quality furniture for sale: 5- Eleven. 3 rooms with fans, 3 - Located on the corner of BILTONG High quality Biltong and food 087-270 7698 (English & Thai). seater modular rattan sofa, 2 aircon rooms, plus a room Soi Eric. Email: tom_woods6@hot products. For more info please plantation chairs, customised with separate entrance out to - 3-year contract. mail.com Balinese teak shelves, wooden the street for a reception or for see our facebook "South Afri- renting out or a beauty salon, - Start from 1st July, 2010. can Biltong Thailand". Tel: 080- benches & more. Leaving SPONSOR Phuket. Must sell by month end. etc. Rent: 34,500 baht per Contact Tat. Tel: 081-537 073 0425. BAGLESS VACUUM Call to view. Prices negotiable. a needy child. The Phuket month, 2 years. Tel: 085-795 3799. CLEANER Tel: 085-791 0691 (English). International Women’s 2101, 081-787 2573 Email: Club is a volunteer organi- FAB-EVENT Electrolux zac 6,707 war- Email: [email protected] [email protected] PLANNER ranty till 11/06/2010. New zation raising funds for Website: A full service and all-in- 6,000 baht, now 2,500 educational scholarships. HOTEL FOR RENT www.bluebarpatong.com baht. Colour: red/white. Tel: SONY PS3 & We rely on the goodwill of Nice, 4-story hotel with 20 fully clusive wedding planning 076-319560, 084-441 3871 ACCESSORIES donors and sponsors – furnished rooms, restaurant, and event consulting (English & Thai). Email: small and large. If you Jacuzzi, roof pool, garden, BEACH HOTEL & firm. Please contact Comes with second control- K.Sivakon. Tel: 086-403 sawasdee-khrap@hot ler and Logitech G25 Steer- would like to put some- Nanai Rd. Magnificent view of RESTAURANT mail.com thing back into the com- Patong. For rent (5+ years). Beach hotel & restaurant with 17 9076. Email: yai@fab- ing wheel. Games available event.com include: Guitar Hero 3, Ava- munity in which you live, Tel: 081-693 9642. rooms, 80 seats, private apart- tar, Transformers 1 & 2, Star contact us to find out more ment. 60m Private beach Fan- LIFE VEST Wars: The Force Unleashed about giving a prize or be- BUSINESS FOR SALE tastic location. Price includes Life vest, Helly Hansen navi- & The Complete Saga ing a sponsor. Located in the center of Patong, rent for 6 years, turnover over 12 WEB DESIGN gate, swoon-safe, size 7 (54-56) (Lego), Burnout Paradise Please call K. Carol guesthouse with 16 rooms, bar million baht. Contact Khun SERVICE for people over 80kg. Price: City, GT5, Army of Two and (Tel: 087-417 8860) or and laundry area for sale. 9 Yupayao for details. Tel: 076- Get your business online 1,000 baht. Please contact for Airborne. Contact Mike. K. Sue (Tel: 087-277 years lease + key money. 279795, 084-851 9397 (English Please contact. more information. Tel: 089-480 Tel: 086-951 2455. Email: 6948). Or email: info Price: 2.5 million baht. Tel: 087- & Thai). Email: thaikamala@ Email: 2089 (English). Email: construc miketipton @netseven.com @phuketiwc.com 137 9158 (English). Email: gmail.com Website: www.hotel- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] thaikamala.com July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

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Personal Personal Services Services Wanted BEE MASSAGE AT HOME SPANISH TUTOR WANTED Thai massage, 2 hours for Students in Kathu require expe- 300 baht. Oil massage, 2 rienced Spanish Tutor for min 7 hours for 400 baht. Oil + hours per week, after school. Thai massage, 2 hours for Beginner and intermediate levels. 500 baht. Tel: 080-717 Email: [email protected] 4644.

ENGLISH LESSONS Personals Private english lessons with australian tutor. Lessons tai- BACKGAMMON lored to your needs. Call Tanya Retired Businessman looking PHUKET BABYSITTING at 085-692 2459. WEAVING for Backgammon Players in Looking for a professional Phuket. Tel: 081-577 8443. service to take care of your BY HAND LOSE WEIGHT FIT loved ones? If you need a 100% hand made (OTOP) 50-YEAR-OLD babysitter, a nurse or a carer, products made from Kra Improve your health, build GENTLEMAN then check out our website: jood. Email: extra_sp@ muscle. Learn how to Young looking. Looking for Thai www.phuketbabysitting.com hotmail.com Website at: sculpt your body and en- lady, 25 to 35 years old. Non- www.thaishop.in.th/ hance your looks. Motiva- smoking, quiet and with no chil- extraboom tion, diet, nutrition and work dren. Wanted to share a house in THE SIAM PHYSICAL out plan. Do it right with Phuket. Call David 085-790 8241. THERAPY personal trainer.Location: Clinic. Sports injury? Mus- TATTOO REMOVE Chalong. Tel: 081-477 cular/joint pain? We can We can remove your tattoos 4884. make it better, licensed easily. Tel: 083-362 4144. Television Physiotherapist' 01. Tel: Website at: www.tattoo- Sets 081-423 6569. Email: delete.info NO CUSTOMERS? [email protected] Send your business informa- tion to me and I can help you 40" LCD SAMSUNG Dive Gear get them. Email: siilia7@ Full HD TV. Price: 17,000 baht. gmail.com Email: [email protected] SIGN/ MEDIA/ ADVERTISING 2 DIVE TORPEDOES Please contact K.Pu 086- Price: 6,000 baht each. Call 698 6544. Khun Moddang. Tel: 076- Email: iamtontan 211122. @hotmail.com Golf Stuff Need help finding WEB DESIGN An interesting website helps CALLAWAY LADIES/ a lawyer? your business. Please con- MANS NEW tact via by email: extra_sp golf sets. Price: 7,000 baht @hotmail.com Website: Try PhuketGazette.Net each. Please Khun Moddang. www.designbyconcept.net Tel: 076-211122. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

MIRA AUTO MOTORBIKE SALES Saloon Cars 89,000 BAHT 4 x 4s Motorbikes * 2 Yamaha Finos: VIOS, JAZZ Daihatsu automatic direct - 1 year and 3 months, LOW PRICE RENT injection. In very good condi- 4,500km. Price 36,000 baht. CHEVY OPTRA 1.6L tion, carefully maintained. TRITON 2.5GLS DID NOUVO ELEGANCE 4 years old, 4x4, 125,000km, 2008.Yamaha Nouvo Elegance, - 8 Months, 5,600km. Price: Black with cream colored Lady owner. Call for more info. serviced, new tires and regis- in excellent condition. Green 37,000 baht. leather, used 83,000km. New Tel: 084-184 1856. tires and new insurance. Top tration. Price: 420,000 baht. book included.Price: 33,000 * Yamaha Mio, 8 months, condition. Price: 395,000 baht. Contact for more details. Tel: baht. Contact for more details. 6,900km. Price: 36,000 baht. * 2 Yamaha Elegance: Please call for more details. Tel: PROTON GEN 2 085-385 9062. Email: ellak@ Tel: 086-278 5118. Email: 081-577 8443. live.se [email protected] - 1 year and 4 months, 8,100km. Price: 39,000 baht. Short or long-term rent. - 2 Years, 11,800km. Price: Includes insurance delivery HONDA ACCORD (2003) TOYOTA D4D SPORT BIKES FOR SALE service. Contact for further Fully loaded with sun roof, 36,000 baht. CRUISER - SR 400cc. Price: 65,000 details. Tel: 081-607 856. 3.0L, V6, power seats. Asking All bikes newly serviced and in 2002. 4-door, 2.5L, automatic, baht. Email: suksavat@hotmail. price: 675,000 baht. Please good condition. Call for more pre-runner, Carry Boy and full - CBR 400cc. Price: 20,000 com contact for further information. option. 123,000km. Price: baht. Contact for more details. details. Tel: 083-280 0087. Tel: 085-258 0006. 2009, used 9,000km. 1.6L 385,000 baht or nearest offer. Tel: 081-737 4012. with all optionals, 2 airbags, Contact for more information. HONDA CB400 ISUZU DMAX leather interior, ABS, and Tel: 087-294 5737. YAMAHA XTZ 750 Excellent condition Honda For rent. Black, 2-door, manual FORD ASPIRE folding seats. Price: 525,000 SUPER TENERE CB400. Used 37,000km. gear, full options, with insurance. baht. Contact: K. Nid. Tel: Good condition. Includes Perfect Island bike, regularly Please call for more informa- 089-474 1246. Pickups green book. Price: 230,000 serviced and well taken care tion. Tel: 081-691 3029. Email: baht. Call for more information. of. Price: 120,000 baht o.n.o. [email protected] HONDA CIVIC V-TEC Tel: 087-896 9076. Email: Please call for more info. Tel: NISSAN NV [email protected] 084-847 3033 (English & Red, in excellent condition, recent Nissan NV 2000 (Queen Cap), overhaul. Price: 160,000 baht. Tel: Thai). Email: maxbeardsley@ Others automatic, CD player. Price: gmail.com 086-952 2887 (English).Email: 175,000 baht. Please call for BIKE + CAR BEST BUY [email protected] more details. Tel: 081-925 Honda Phantom 200, to sell 0956 (English & Thai). Email: at 40,000 baht. Toyota Corolla BMW 650GS (2005) GERMAN SIDECAR 1991, to sell at 65,000 baht. 750CC TOYOTA CAMRY [email protected] Black with side panniers, Have very good machines. approx. 45,000km. One owner. 1960 refurbished,Chiang 2.4V Jiang, BMW copy, black. NAVARA 580,000 BAHT Please contact for further Bought new from BMW dealer deatils. Tel: 084-395 3857. in Phuket. Bike can be viewed Price: 59,000 baht. For more 1996, manual gear, 1.3L, Double cab, silver, leather information, contact Philipp. 3 doors, blue, and fuel seats, and low kms. In very at BMW as it is in for a normal check up! Price: 400,000 baht Tel: 085-4711144. Email: saving. Call for more info. good condition. Price: 580,000 [email protected] Price 95,000 baht o.n.o. baht. Please contact for more HONDA STEED o.n. o. Contact: Kan (pronounced Tel: 087-270 9093. information. Tel: 081-537 9684. Gun). Tel: 076-236688. CAR BATTERIES White color and full options. BARGAIN - Dead battery? Tired of Navigation system, used TOYOTA ALTIS (2008) ISUZU DMAX (2003) Rentals short life local batteries? 45,000km. In top condition. Altis 1.6E.Used 11,500km. Maintenance -free imported For sale 1.19 million baht. Bargain sale as leaving for Puma batteries now avail- Europe. Cost 790,000 baht Tel: 089-780 7558. 400cc, in excellent condi- able at YSE Marine Engi- when new, selling for 599,000 A1 CAR RENTALS tion. Used only 13,000km! neering in the Boat Lagoon baht. Call for more info. Email: HONDA CIVIC (2001) Price: 149,000 baht. Call for Marina. Free installation [email protected] Automatic, top model, ABS, more info. Tel: 081-277 at our workshop and call- airbag, bronze color, real 8872. out service available leather, low kms, condition like throughout Phuket. Tel: CHRYSLER NEON new. Price: 420,000 baht. Call (1998) 3.0L, 4x2, automatic, 4- 076-238665 or 081-968 for more info. Tel: 089-472 9118. door. Good condition, runs HONDA CLICK 1975 (English & Thai). great. Must see and test Lady owner, 2008 model, Fax: 076-238665. Email: HYUNDAI EXCEL (1999) drive! Price: 460,000 baht 20,000km, black and white. Fully insured. 12,000 to [email protected] Low millage, in very good con- o.n.o. Tel: 084-270 9093. Price: 22,000 baht. Contact: 20,000 baht per month. For further details, please dition. Road tax paid until next K. Aom. Tel: 081-695 5963 Tel: 089-831 4703. Email: see our website at www. year. Quick sale at 69,000 (Thai), 088-443 3451 (English). [email protected] ysemarine.com baht. Please contact for more FORD RANGER 5 Email: [email protected] details. Tel: 083-252 5509. Urgent sale! 2.5L. Great for Blue, used 105,000km, transport or as a company 2.0L, 2 airbags, ABS, MAZDA 3 MAXX (2005) car. Price? make me offer! automatic. Price: 120,000 Top model, automatic, sunroof, Call for more details. Tel: 086- Wheels & Motors baht. Please contact for climate control, 72,000km. 690 0444 (English) and more information. Tel: 084- Price: 625,000 baht. 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|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. July 24 - 30, 2010 PHUKET GAZETTE 35 PM Cup to lure young footy stars SOME of the most promising collect a whopping 580,000 baht. young footballers in Thailand will Ten football teams, each the arrive in Phuket at the end of this winners of their respective re- month to take part in group play gions, will be divided into two of the sixth annual Thailand Prime groups as follows: Minister’s Cup football tourna- Group A: Pathum Thani, ment. Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi, Phuket Tourism and Sport Of- Phatthalung, Bangkok. fice Director Buayan Suw- Group B: Chonburi, Surin, Khon anmanee said Phuket will host Kaen, Chiang Mai, Phuket. group play in the boy’s 16-and- The first match, which kicks under category from July 31 to off at 4pm on Saturday, July 31 August 7. at Surakul Stadium, will pit home- Big prizes are at stake: the top town favorites Phuket against two teams will go on to play in Surin. the 220,000-baht final matches, Other matches will be played set to take place at Suphachalasai at the Fifa Tsunami Memorial Stadium in Bangkok from Sep- Football Center, at the Baan Ao tember 17 to 19. Nam Bor School on Cape Panwa, The same prize money will be and at the Cherng Talay Witt- Claire Haigh (right) defeated Sun Jiau in an intense fight at Martial Combat 6 in Singapore. Photo: James Goyder up for grabs in the 18-and-under hayakhom School field. category, with 200,000-baht Be sure not to miss it, the tour- prizes in the 12-and under, 14- nament is promising to have some and-under and women’s open of Thailand’s best footballing Phuket fighter takes categories. young stars on show. The men’s open winners will – Phuket Gazette honors in Singapore Current standings: By James Goyder opponent proved to be stiff com- “I started to get the timings of Division Two petition. The two exchanged her attacks better as the fight pro- A LONG-term Phuket resident explosive attacks in the first gressed, and she didn’t seem to (Southern Section) made history in Singapore earlier round, with Haigh landing a kick be strong on ground fighting po- this month after claiming an in- and right hook early, followed by sitions. Eventually, I was able to Rank Team Points Rank Team Points tense victory in the first major Jiao countering with kicks to the take advantage of her fatigue and women’s mixed martial arts fight lower body. finish the fight,” she said. 1 FC Phuket 34 8 Pattani FC 22 to ever take place in the country. Haigh dominated most of the The following night at Martial 2 Satun Utd FC 28 9 Yala FC 21 Claire Haigh, who is from the round, but the clock expired be- Combat 6, another long term 3 Ranong FC 28 10 Hat Yai FC 20 UK but has lived in Chalong for fore she could do any real damage. Phuket resident was in action. Ray 4 Trang FC 27 11 Nakhon Sri over two years, was the star of In round two, Haigh secured an Elbe, the head of the MMA pro- 5 Surat Thammarat FC 18 the show at Martial Combat 6. Her early take-down and took Jiao’s gram at Tiger Muay Thai in battle against Sun Jiau from China back, but did not manage to force Chalong, became the Martial Com- Thani FC 27 12 Phang Nga FC 15 was the fight of the night, with her into submission. Rising to their bat Superfight Champion after 6 Phattalung FC 25 13 Chumphon FC 12 Haigh emerging victorious by way feet, Haigh landed several key defeating Alan Fenades from In- 7 Krabi FC 25 Source: ais.co.th/aisleague of ground and pound in the third punches to wear Jiao down be- dia with a first round submission. and final round. fore securing another Muay Thai Her victory was witnessed by clinch and several devastating over 1,000 people at Sentosa Re- straight knees before the round sorts World and will be seen by finished. millions more when it is broadcast By the third round, it appeared by ESPN Star Sports to 24 Asian that the body blows were taking countries. their toll on Jiao. Haigh then took Haigh is a Muay Thai champion the fight to the floor and mounted who trains at Tiger Muay Thai and her opponent while landing a se- is used to fighting at the stadiums ries of brutal elbows, causing the in Patong. referee to step in and stop the fight Haigh was the favorite going with one minute and 30 seconds into the contest, but her Chinese left on the clock. 36 PHUKET GAZETTE July 24 - 30, 2010

By James Goyder

FC Phuket lost 2-0 at home to Yala on July 18 in a surprise result that is a setback to their otherwise impressive bid to win the Football Association of Thailand’s Division Two Southern title. FC Phuket went into the game at the top of the table having taken maximum points from every home match so far this season. Yala, by contrast, were sitting in tenth position, with just four wins from sixteen games. The home side got off to the worst possible start when they Staring conceded the opening goal from a harmless looking free kick after only two minutes. FC Phuket keeper Safari Nelson was in poor position when Yala’s Abdun Safee launched the free kick from the halfway line over defeat in his head and into the empty net. Yala FC could easily have gone two goals up five minutes later when they saw a strike ruled out by a dubious linesman’s flag. FC Phuket enjoyed a lot of pos- session after that, but were unable the face to create quality chances and Yala FC took the lead into halftime. DOWN BUT NOT OUT: FC Phuket manager Arjan Songsamsub saw his team lose their first home game this season on July 17. Photo:Fraser Morton A second half onslaught was ex- was brought down in the box set- for his earlier penalty miss but receiving medical treatment. Despite the setback, FC pected by the Surakul faithful, but ting up a penalty kick for Diarra dragged his shot wide. Alone with four FC Phuket de- Phuket remain seven points clear Yala were desperate to hold onto Ali, but it was a tame effort that Despite FC Phuket’s domi- fenders between him and the goal, at the top of Division Two their lead and changed tactics ac- Yala keeper Nirudin Nideha easily nance, when the second goal did he decided to go it alone. (Southern Section) and are on cordingly, choosing to play their stopped. arrive it was Yala who scored it. He did so with brilliant effect, course for a place in the promo- midfield extremely close to their The feeling that it was not FC In the 84th minute Amat Kadaffi leaving three defenders trailing in tion playoffs. defense. Phuket’s day was reinforced five received the ball wide on the left his wake before cutting inside and In the 64th minute FC Phuket’s minutes later, when Diarra Ali was wing while his strike partner Maha placing a shot beyond the despair- See page 35 for the latest league table teenage striker Adisak Kraisorn given a glorious chance to atone Manayoopee was off the pitch ing dive of the hapless Nelson. for the Division Two Southern title.

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