Volume 17 Issue 8 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555 February 20 - 26, 2010 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

The Gazette is published in association with ‘Dowsing rod’ drug INSIDE detectors under fire HE SCIENCE and Tech- suppression units at a number of nology Ministry is set police stations on the island. T to test the effectiveness of Former Phuket Governor the Alpha 6, a ‘molecular re- Preecha Ruangjan instigated sonance’ contraband detector purchase of the island’s first two being used by anti-drug agencies devices in early 2009. in Phuket. All eight devices have been The move comes after in use for around two months, tests on the similar GT200 bomb- following a launch ceremony in Phuketian splendor detection device revealed it late December 2009. The Gazette takes a tour of succeeded in detecting explo- Police at Tah Chat Chai Chinpracha House, a fine relic of sives in only four out of 20 tries. Checkpoint are using their Alpha the island’s tin-mining past. Prime Minister Abhisit 6 in an effort to detect drugs Vejjajiva has ordered a review of coming on to the island. Page 27 the use of all ‘molecular “Though I have never resonance’ bomb and drug detec- heard a report of officers finding NEWS: Air steward plun- tors following the test results. drugs with this device, it is still in ges to death; Patong Taxi “Scientifically speaking, use at the checkpoint,” Tah Chat Federation formed; Fa- dogs have already been proven Chai Police Superintendent rang fugitive nabbed; Haiti to be more efficient than the CONTROVERSY: An Alpha 6 contraband detector. Makers claim the device Sakchai Limcharoen said. aid tops Bt3mn. bomb detectors,” he said. is powered entirely by static electricity generated by its user. Wirote Suwanwong, who Pages 2 - 5 Critics of such devices acquire some 1,000 dowsing The Science Ministry will heads the provincial drug AROUND THE ISLAND: claim they are little more than devices in recent years, Mr test the Alpha 6, which sells for suppression unit, said his men Tiny tusker born in Rawai dowsing rods. Abhisit said. around 400,000 baht, with the have been using two of the and the USS Curts ports in Makers say the devices are All agencies using such same techniques used to examine devices and insisted they were Phuket. powered by static electricity and gear must report to him how the GT200. effective. Page 7 can detect contraband substances many devices they have, how Of the eight devices in use The devices were used in from up to 300 meters away. they use them and how much in Phuket, the Interior Ministry the recent seizure of 2,080 ya GOOD LIVING: The Thailand has spent between they spent for the discredited bought six and Phuket Provincial bah pills, Mr Wirote said. Gazette spends an eve- 700 and 800 million baht to technology, he said. Office two. They are used by drug – Gazette and Nation staff ning at L’Orféo in Rawai. Page 13

AROUND THE NATION 6; Sisters torn apart by swim tragedy LIFESTYLE 8 & 9; PEOPLE F FOUR sisters who her side at 8pm on January 16. “I saw young girls in the transferred to her home town in 10; EXPAT GALLERY 11; entered the sea at Nai Her younger sister, Karn- water in distress,” he said. Nakhon Sri Thammarat Province HAPPENINGS 12; WHAT’S Harn Beach for a jana, 10, has since been dis- Former lifeguard Thaveesuk for her funeral. ON 15; BUSINESS & O Valentine’s Day swim, two were charged from the hospital. Seeson, 29, said he Mr Hohlfeldt Currently, there are no MONEY 16; TAKE A BREAK pulled unconscious from the This is the second death of and 10 others pulled three sisters lifeguards stationed on Phuket’s 17 & 18; TSOWNDINGS, water: one has since died in a child at the southern end of Nai from the water. “We finally found beaches. A contract to supply HOROSCOPES 19; EDITO- hospital, the other was hos- Harn Beach in as many months. the last girl, but she had been under lifeguards held by LP Laikham RIAL & LETTERS 20; FIRST pitalized for two days. A 10-year-old boy drowned at the too long,” he said. Co expired in November. PERSON AND ISSUES AN- Siriluck Glomsuk, 12, was in same spot on New Year’s Day. Both Mr Thaveesuk and Mr Phuket Provincial Admin- SWERS 21; SPORT 22 & a coma for three days before German tourist Wolfgang Hohlfeldt administered CPR to istration Organization President 23; PROPERTY 24; PROP- Vachira Phuket Hospital doctors Hohlfeldt said that at 4pm on young Siriluck for 15 minutes, but Paiboon Upatising said he ERTY WATCH 25; PROP- told her parents that her life support February 14, as he was walking to no avail. expects to announce the winner ERTY 26; CLASSIFIED machine should be turned off. along the beach, he heard a cry At the time of writing, of a new tender on March 8. ADS 28-44. She died with her family by from a woman pointing out to sea. Siriluck’s body was being – Atchaa Khamlo 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS February 20 - 26, 2010 Ex-soldiers’ Hoteliers Burmese ride 90% trafficking high season plot foiled occupancy WO former soldiers face OTELIERS island-wide up to five years in jail for are still enjoying 90 per- Tattempting to smuggle four Hcent occupancy rates as Burmese illegal immigrants from the peak season tails off. Phuket to Kanchanaburi. This year is a big improve- Immigration Police arrested ment on last year, said Vice Cpl Chettha Moonnam, 52, and President Tan Chee Kiong of the L/Cpl Prasit Moonnam, 48, on the Thai Hotels Association (Sou- evening of February 9. thern Chapter). Since last There were four Burmese November, three-and four-star women in the back of the men’s hotels have been reporting pick-up when it was stopped at average occupancy rates of about about 10pm on Thepkrasattri Road 90 percent, he said. in Tambon Srisoonthorn. The Taxi federation formed He credited the rise in part women’s work permits were to increased charter flight expired. The two men told the ORE than one thousand destination in the world,” he said. group and 500 members of the arrivals and partial recovery of police this was the first time they tuk-tuk, motorbike and With the aim of improving Saving Co-operative, another the global economy. had tried to smuggle alien Mcar taxi drivers are traffic flow around Patong, the motorcycle taxi association. Indigo Pearl Resort General workers, adding that the women banding together to form a new federation will set up fixed stands All Patong taxis will have to Manager Arnaud Girodon said had each paid 2,500 baht to be ‘Patong Taxi Federation’. from which the various types of join the federation. Drivers will his resort at Nai Yang Beach has taken to Kanchanburi. One of the organization’s taxi will pick up passengers. be issued stickers, allowing police seen a 25 percent increase in Phuket Immigration Police primary goals will be to clean up “Right now tuk-tuks parked and municipal officials to check if occupancy compared to the same Inspector Suparerk Pankosol said the image held by many of at the side of the road are creating they are members, Ko Aew said. period last year. the two men would be charged Patong’s taxi drivers. traffic jams, but the problem can The federation will The same optimism is with sheltering or aiding illegal A second aim will be to be solved,” he said. collect information and conduct being reported island wide. aliens. They face up to five years improve traffic flow by having a Rental cars parked along the background checks on all its Dusit Laguna General Manager in jail and/or fines of up to 50,000 central body that will oversee all beach road were also a major members, he said. Peter Komposch compared baht under Thai law. three types of transport. problem, he said. “Most of our group members this year’s high season to After posting land title deeds The federation, formally A call center will be set up still run black plate [unregistered] that of 2008. as bail, the pair were allowed to established on January 8, is the to assign taxis for passengers. taxis. We’re going to set up a “We are operating almost leave Thalang Police Station. brainchild of Patong Municipality. “They won’t be driving cooperative for black plate taxis at the same occupancy rate The Burmese would be Around 90 members elec- around looking for customers like and get them properly registered as 2008, which is a 10 to fined up to 20,000 baht each and ted Setthasak ‘Ko Aew’ Buason they do these days,” Ko Aew said. with green plates,” he said. 15 percent increase on last repatriated, Lt Col Supaperk said. as temporary president of the A meeting with other taxi Asked if the reputation of year,” he said. The women’s former em- Patong Taxi Federation at its first groups would take place soon and Patong taxis, particularly tuk-tuks, Hilton Phuket Arcadia ployer in Rawai canceled their meeting. Ko Aew already leads a new president might be chosen was affecting tourism in Patong, Resort & Spa Marketing Com- work permits about one month ago. a group of more than 500 saloon as a result, Ko Aew said. Koh Aew said he thought the munications Manager Nampetch Lt Col Suparerk said the car and minivan drivers. These groups include more poor state of the tourism economy Tipaxsorn said her resort was women could be allowed to re-enter “The federation wants to than 1,000 tuk-tuks, as well as the was a world-wide problem, not currently running at 86 percent Thailand, but legally this time. improve Patong’s image and make roughly 900 members of the one particular to Patong. occupancy. – Gazette reporters Patong the number one tourist Patong Hired Motorcycle Taxis – Atchaa Khamlo – Kitima Pornmongkhonwat Another young life lost on the roads YOUNG MAN was tail lights were switched off. The dead man, who was not killed when he drove Mr Uthen, from Nakhon wearing a helmet at the time of A his motorbike at high Phanom province, died the collision, suffered a very speed into the back of an instantly in the smash, which serious head injury. Rescue 18-wheel truck parked on the happened around 9pm on workers took the body to Vachira bypass road. February 7 in front of the Phuket hospital for examination. Police believe 22-year- Namsaeng Rice Trading At the time of writing, old Uthen Thepohol failed to Company on the southbound police were still searching for the notice the truck because its bypass road in Rassada. truck driver for questioning, who When Phuket City Police was not present at the scene. and Kusoldharm Foundation Police said in January rescue workers arrived at the there were 18 deaths, ten serious scene they found Mr Uthen lying and 409 minor injuries on dead on the road, his crushed Phuket’s roads. motorcycle beside him. – Gazette reporters February 20 - 26, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Cops net huge haul of ya ice ARCOTICS police Khwanlamai, 33, Prachuap selling another 20 bags of the drug arrested five mem- ‘Dam’ Phensawat, 40, Yugran to an agent for 80,000 baht prior bers of a drugs gang ‘Tik’ Sangnimit, 27, Suriphorn to the arrest. N on January 13, seizing ‘Nuu’ Saethohn, 23, and Athitiya The swoop followed the ya ice with a street value of ‘Et’ Buasaai, 33. arrest of a small-time dealer almost half a million baht. They were picked up in a earlier the same day. The arrests come hot on the car parked in front of Chotima Police said they caught heels of Phuket Provincial Police Apartments on Soi Hachara off Anek ‘Boy’ Leewongsingkul, 37, Commander Pekad Tantipong’s Anuphas Phuket Kan Road in in Village 5, Tambon Rassada in warning that ya ice (crystal Phuket Town. possession of a small bag of the methamphetamine) use is on the Police said they found 67 drug at 10am. increase on the island. packets of the drug totaling 155.7 Searching Mr Anek’s home, Phuket Narcotics Sup- grams stuffed in socks hidden in they found several more baggies pression Bureau police said the the gang’s car. They also weighing a total of 12.58 grams, as five suspects were transporting recovered a quantity of orange ya well as a set of electronic scales. a large shipment of the drug from bah (methamphetamine) tablets They charged Mr Anek Bangkok to agents in Phuket. with the letters ‘WY’ imprinted with possession of an illegal Police named the five on the side. narcotic with intent to supply. suspects as Wachara ‘Neung’ The gang confessed to – Gazette reporter The gang point to the drugs they were set to deliver to agents in Phuket. Aussie falls to death Encroachers spotted from the sky destruction, each between two and three rai. On the morning of February 11, officers after room mix-up visited one of the sites in the Kamala Hills, where they found two men cutting down trees. Phuket with 13 colleagues from They arrested Samart Phokham, 41, from V Australia airlines. Maha Sarakham, and Daeng Porgwang, 52, from After a night out drinking in Nakhon Phanom. They confiscated an ax, a knife Patong, he returned to his hotel and a shovel as evidence. and mistakenly attempted to enter The two men confessed to illegal encroach- room 515 rather than his own, ment after being hired by a man named ‘Lo’. which was number 5105, Col They did not know Lo’s real name or where Boonlert said. he lived, they told police while in custody at A Syrian couple inside were Bang Khanoon reserve forest last month. Thalang Police Station. woken by Mr Edwards, who OREST protection officers arrested two The encroachment areas were probably angrily kicked the door when his men for illegal encroachment after being cleared to be used as rubber or palm oil keycard failed to open it. Fhelicopter surveillance revealed signs of plantations, Mr Panumet said. The Syrians called reception, forest destruction in Phuket. A new road cutting through a hilly forested asking them to send security. Panumet Dam-on, chief of the Phuket area in tambon Pa Khlok was also revealed by Around this time, Mr Forest Protection Unit, said officers spent three the aerial survey, Mr Panumet said. Edwards apparently lost his hours in a helicopter searching for signs of “We’re still in the process of checking land balance on an external walk- encroachment on February 8. titles for that one,” he said. Nathan Edwards, a 25-year-old air way and fell, dying instantly of The team flew over three sites. The first steward from Adelaide, died after “The forest encroachment situation in plunging from the fifth floor of his head trauma. was Bang Khanoon forest reserve in tambon Phuket has not reached an extreme,” he said. hotel in Karon. V Australia released a Thepkrasattri, two-thirds of which has already “The largest area of destruction we’ve statement expressing regret for been destroyed. found is at Bang Khanoon forest, where about YOUNG Australian air the accident. Finding no new signs of destruction there, 180 rai has been cleared.” steward fell to his death “It is with the deepest officers surveyed the heavily forested Nakkerd “The rangers are working hard to protect Aat Phuket’s largest resort sorrow that we confirm the loss and Kamala hills. the area,” he added. hotel in the early hours of of one our team members in They spotted six new patches of – Sitthipong Nongkaew February 14. accidental circumstances whilst Police believe Nathan off duty in Phuket yesterday Edwards, 25, fell five stories at evening,” it said. the Hilton Arcadia Resort & Spa “We have no further on Karon Beach after trying to comment to make as our priority enter the wrong room. at this time is to protect the Chalong Police Inspector privacy and offer our support to Boonlert Ongklang said he our crew member’s family at this received a report that a tourist very sad time.” had plunged to his death at the Mr Edwards’s body was hotel around 3:30am. taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital Col Boonlert said Mr for examination. Edwards was on vacation in – Gazette reporter 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS February 20 - 26, 2010 Early bird catches an education HUKET International Phuket Academy Day School Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop P (PIADS) has announced (above) collects donations from its Early Bird Registration for tourists. A Haitian survivor (left) the 2010/2011 academic year, as digs gets treatment. well as its full and partial Schol- arship Program. Donate to help Haiti PIADS, implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) deep Phuket Red Cross Program, and staffed by highly Krungthai Bank savings qualified, internationally recruited account #: 805-033-522-4 and IB experienced teachers, is Account name: Phuket Red encouraging students from nursery for Cross for Haiti up to grade nine to apply for a num- ber of openings for the upcoming Rotary Club of Patong academic year. Registration ends see W: rotarypatong.org on April 19. The PIA Scholarship Haiti Photo by Logan Abassi (UN Dev. Program) Program is offering part/full time ONEY raised in baht going to the charity. Shelter two million baht for Haiti. event. They were snapped up scholarships for academic ex- Phuket to help Box is a worldwide Rotary project Phuket’s Governor Wichai quickly by hordes of tourists until cellence, outstanding ability in the M earthquake-stricken that is sending survival kits to Phraisa-ngop was among many supplies ran out. visual or performing arts, swim- Haiti may surpass the 3-million- the devastated country, where volunteers who bar-hopped in “It looks like Phuket ming, leadership potential and baht mark, as the Rotary Club 200,000 lives were lost in the Patong on the evening of has hit 3 million baht,” Mr qualities of active citizenship. of Patong has already sent more January 12 earthquake. February 11, carrying a donation Leonhard said. These scholarships are than 400,000 baht to its Rotary members, Phuket box and asking tourists to give Both the Rotary Club and open to students in grades six up Canadian-based Shelter Box residents and others including the a little cash. the Phuket Chapter of the Thai to, and including, grade nine. relief project. Rotary Club of St Moritz, Switz- A total of 1.4 million baht Red Cross Society, chaired by Interviews will be held in March Club president Woody Le- erland had raised 405,000 baht for was collected on the night, much Thaisika Phraisa-ngop, are with successful applicants being onhard said matching donations Shelter Box, Mr Leonhard said of it from the sale of 300 baht still accepting donations for the notified in April. For more from the Canadian government Meanwhile, the Phuket ‘Phuket help Haiti’ T-shirts relief effort (see above). information contact: E:fawn will result in more than 800,000 Red Cross has raised around produced specifically for the – Gazette reporters @pia.th.co. T: 076-336000 W: phuketinternationalacademy.com Expat fugitive bus-ted N EXPAT fugitive be jailed for up to three years if wanted by police for nine found guilty, said case officer Pol A months in connection Capt Umporn Musikpan. with two cases of fraud was ar- Mr Van Eyersen will also rested at Phuket City Bus Sta- face fraud charges for the tion on a bus bound for Bangkok misappropriation of membership on February 15. fees while he served as managing Belgian Yvon Van Eyer- director of the Easy Fitness sen, 57, was sought for his Center, located on Chao Fa involvement in the mis- West Road. appropriation of 6 million baht Almost 2,000 members lost in customer investments from their 4,000-baht joining fee his Phuket Patong Assest Com- following the fitness center’s pany last year. closure in April last year. He was denied bail and could – Kitima Pornmongkhonwat

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(Patong Merlin Hotel) 076 294 381-2 February 20 - 26, 2010 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Leukemia Plastic ploy hits snag patient HE ‘Phuket No Shopping policy of using sunlight- Bag’ project was officially degradable plastic bags at all of Tlaunched on February 14, its shops in Phuket and other gets royal but a controversial plan by island tourist destinations in the region. retailers to charge for plastic Despite this, many 7-Eleven bags is on hold. outlets in Phuket not run directly treatment The launch ceremony, by CP ALL, but through its SIXTEEN-year-old Young Jenarong gets some good which included the signing of a franchisees, continue to distribute Phuket leukemia pa- news from the Bureau of the Memorandum of Understanding regular plastic bags in large A tient has been granted Royal Household. (MoU), took place at Central numbers and free of charge. 800,000 baht to pay for medi- find financial assistance for Festival Phuket. Some retailers are taking their cal treatment after writing a let- Jenarong and his mother. About 1,000 people turned own approach to encouraging use ter to HM King Bhumibol The Phuket chapter of the up for the event, which was the Three students with cloth shop- of reusable bags. For example, for Adulyadej asking for help. Thai Red Cross Society, Phuket highlight of a three-day public ping bags at the ‘Phuket No every purchase over 300 baht at Jenarong Tapklaeng was Social Welfare Office and Karon awareness campaign aimed at Shopping Bag’ project launch. the B2S Bookstore at Central diagnosed with leukemia one Municipality are helping Jenarong reducing the use of plastic bags date has been postponed in- Festival Phuket, if the customer year ago. Due to his illness, he get treatment in the chemotherapy and promoting other ‘green’ definitely while project organizers takes the products home using has been unable to attend classes ward at Prince of Songkla Univer- initiatives, such as recycling and continue to lobby three major their own bags the store will at Dowroong Wittaya School sity (PSU) Hospital in Haad Yai. the development of renewable holdouts to go along with the plan: donate three baht to the United since then. In a letter he wrote Doctors at Vachira Phuket energy technologies. Tesco-Lotus, 7-Eleven and Nations Children’s Fund, better to HM the King in November Hospital and PSU Hospital are Many government and Carrefour. known as Unicef. last year, Jenarong said that his conducting tests to see if private sector organizations had Energy office director Central has also agreed to mother did not have the money Jenarong could benefit from exhibits, including displays of Jirasuk Tummawetch said repres- donate the proceeds from the sale required to pay for his expensive stem cell donations from the artificial flowers and other items entatives of all three are expected of plastic bags to environmental treatment. bone marrow of his 14-year-old made from recycled goods. to meet with the Phuket governor protection projects. “I just want to be a nor- sister Natthakarn. There was also a wide variety to discuss their involvement soon. – Pimwara Choksakulpan mal boy... go to school and According to the Red of reusable cloth bags for sale. A source told the Gazette make friends,” he wrote. “I Cross, Jenarong’s mother Plans to add a financial that Carrefour is willing to sign have to fight the pain all Wasuthida earns just 800 baht incentive for people to use the MoU, but only if Tesco-Lotus Have your say the time.” a month washing clothes out of reusable shopping bags has hit a does so as well. Have you been charged for The letter struck a cord. her Kata home. snag, however. A spokesman from CP plastic bags in Phuket? If Last month, Phuket Governor “I want to thank HM The Although 24 major retailers ALL, which operates all 7-Eleven so, be a citizen reporter by Wichai Phraisa-ngop received King for helping my boy,” on the island signed an MoU outlets in Thailand, earlier said sending an email to a letter from the Bureau of the Wasuthida said. agreeing to charge one or two it would not charge for plastic [email protected] Royal Household asking him to – Pimwara Choksakulpan baht for plastic bags, the launch bags because it already has a 6 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE N A T I O N February 20 - 26, 2010 Corruption draining disaster relief funds BANGKOK: Disaster reports PACC secretary-general Phin- awarded to the same contractor from six Northeast provinces have yo Thonchai said. at sites that were inspected and been found to be false and The PACC also proposed approved by the same group of submitted by corrupt officials that the word ‘disaster’ be more officials. In one district, one wanting to get their hands on 475 clearly defined in the regulations, manager was found to be in Staff of Siam Ocean World in Bangkok preview the aquarium’s million baht earmarked for so officials and contractors can charge of all projects as well as Chinese New Year show with messages from the deep. emergency relief, the Public be stopped from exploiting their inspection. Sector Anti-Corruption Com- ambiguous interpretations. In addition, no blueprints or mission (PACC) said. Random inspections at 168 work plans were available for Queer News The findings would soon be sites given the ‘disaster-zone’ tag most of the projects, while forwarded to the National Anti- uncovered several irregularities. several were awarded to Corruption Commission for a For instance, officials had used the unqualified contractors. Tiger pelts gone to dogs final decision on the indictment same photos over and over again In many cases government of officials from local gov- in several different reports on inspectors could not even locate NAKHON RATCHASIMA: skins were made by painting dog ernment bodies in Roi Et, Udon flooding. projects or repair works that they More than 200 tiger skins seized and cattle skins with stripes. Thani, Kalasin, Surin, Nakhon Also, several relief projects had approved. near Khao Yai National Park last The monks at the temple Phanom and Sakon Nakhon, in the same districts were Source: The Nation week weren’t quite what they claimed all the skins belonged to first seemed. Examination re- the temple abbot. The abbot was vealed that the majority were planning to tattoo the skins with actually dog and cow pelts Buddhist scripture and sell them painted with stripes. as lucky charms, his disloyal Former The 204 animal pelts were monks told the authorities. seized from a temple in Pak DNP Director Jatuphon Chong District by officers from Burusaphat said it was unlikely minister’s the Department of National that the abbot was working alone Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conser- and that his accomplices are now vation (DNP) on February 12. being hunted. relative The officers were acting on a tip- “I want to warn people who off from locals who saw a suspi- like to buy holy items made from cious number of animal pelts be- animal remains that this is not just murdered ing dried in Wat Simalai illegal; they can also be conned. Songdhamma. For example in this case they YALA: A relative of a former in- Initially the skins appeared weren’t tiger skins, but dog and terior minister was shot dead out- to have come from tigers and cow skins – if you worship them side his home in the early hours other big cat species. There was they will not bring good fortune. of February 9. also one crocodile skin. After They are a cause of animal cru- Forty-one-year-old Karin being examined by experts, how- elty as well,” Mr Jatuphon said. Matha, the kamnan (chief) of ever, it was found that only the With this being the Chinese Tambon Balo in Raman District, crocodile skin, one leopard skin year of the tiger, he was particu- was shot multiple times by an and five skins from other cat spe- larly worried about the smuggling unknown number of gunmen cies were authentic. of tiger parts, he added. armed with M-16 and AK-47 The almost 200 remaining Source: Khao Sod assault rifles. He died at the Dinner is served scene. A US soldier taking part in Cobra Gold joint military training exercises Mr Karin was a relative of in Chonburi prepares to swallow a scorpion as he learns how to Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, who survive in the jungle. Photo by Charnnarong Porndilokrad served as interior minister under Thaksin Shinawatra. Lt Gen Kasikorn Khirisri, commander of the Civilian-Po- Sex aids, porno seized lice-Military Taskforce, said po- BANGKOK: Police seized more also included a large selection of lice are investigating three pos- than one million baht’s worth of dildos, a quantity of Viagra and sible motives for the killing: a per- pornography and sex aids in a raid an assortment of other sex aids sonal dispute; a dispute over lo- on a Bangkok warehouse on and aphrodisiacs. cal politics; or a connection to the February 10. Maj Gen Thanaphol warned ongoing problems in the Southern Commander of the Special that the sex aids and aphrodisiacs border area. Operations Police Division had not been approved by the au- “We cannot yet discount any Thanaphol Sonthet said police thorities and could be dangerous. of the motives. We have to wait found almost 4,000 pornographic Police have yet to track for police to collect detailed evi- DVDs in the warehouse on Si down the owners of the goods. dence and witnesses,” Gen Thammathirat Road. The haul Source: Khao Sod Kasikorn said. “The assailants could have taken advantage of the unpeaceful situation in the area to mask the true motive of the attack,” he added. Pheu Thai Party MP Sukar Matha, another relative of the vic- tim, said he believed the killing was either motivated by a per- sonal conflict or related to the in- surgency. Local politics were unlikely to have motivated the killing as Mr Karin was not involved in any political disputes, he said. Mr Karin was the second member of the Matha clan to be murdered in recent years, he added. Source: Kom Chad Luek February 20 - 26, 2010 AROUND THE ISLAND PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Valentine’sVavVadfkdjfsdljfdlksfj tiny tusker ourists have been flocking to the Saiyuan Elephant TCamp in Rawai to see a baby elephant, or ‘chang noi’, born there over the weekend. Prapoj Hoysung, mahout of the 32-year-old mother Phang Phimpha, said the baby was born at 3:16am on Saturday, just as Phuket was preparing for the dual US Navy crew members of the USS Curts paint railings along Kamala celebrations of Chinese New Beach front as part of a ‘ComRel’ project. Year and Valentine’s Day. Both the new-born male and his mother, who had to endure 24 months of gestation, are in USS Curts cares good health. Phang Phimpa was allowed merican naval ship the relations project) was organized to stop her work carrying tourists USS Curts (FFG-38) with the help of the Rotary Club more than three months ago to and her 220-member of Patong and Kamala municipal- prepare for the birth, he said. crew were anchored ity, and included a visit by the crew Mr Prapoj said the time of A members to Kamala Beach off Phuket recently for five days birth and other details would be of R&R. School, which was severely af- taken to a monk to ensure the While on respite from their fected by the 2004 tsunami. elephant is given a suitably military duties, the crewmen USS Curts Commander auspicious name. volunteered to help with a Thomas Workman and Command New-born elephants are community service project in Master Chief Michael Maley born with an average mass of 77- Kamala, including adding a fresh presented souvenir hats and coins 113kg, consuming up to 11 liters coat of paint to a 200-meter to the school and local government of mother’s milk per day. stretch of seawall railing along officers, and thanked them for the Depending on the sex and sib- the Kamala Beach road. opportunity to give something back lings, an elephant may be weaned Despite individual crew to their host community. until their tenth year of life. members having just 48 hours on The volunteers were also However, Thai tourists shore before going back out to treated to a Thai lunch and some have already coined the name sea for a six-month deployment, traditional Thai dancing by some ‘Ang Pao Valentine’ for the baby many of them volunteered eight of the school children, which pachyderm.Ang Pao is the name hours of their free time to make added a special flavor to their ex- of the red envelope used to the contribution to their host perience and promoted a cultural contain cash gifts given on community. exchange between Thailand and Chinese New Year. The ‘ComRel’ (community the volunteers. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE February 20 - 26, 2010 And all that jazz... Island Inspiration By Elizabeth Branca On Valentine’s Day, the Cool Jazz Band of Marseilles, France took the stage after dark at the Jazz in the Park concert, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tongkah. The nine-man band started their set with Sinatra’s Fly Me To The Moon and played for almost two hours, covering many jazz favorites. The venue was packed with happy couples out to enjoy a night of live music under the stars. When the seating area opened, guests were treated to a sprawling array of catered Thai-style food and candle lit lounges serving brightly hued martinis. Earlier, the Phuket Chamber Youth Orchestra kicked-off the outdoor event with Pachebel’s Canon and a Vienesse polka.The young group of musicians have been practicing diligently for their debut perfomance. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Queen Sirikit Park was illuminated in lanterns, serving as the perfect festive backdrop. The ‘Classic’ and ‘Super’ Car Show displayed an impres- sive collection luxury autos. The polished chrome drew many curious visitors into the automobile promenade for a closer look.

CLOCKWISE: Puwanart ‘Beaver’ Dejarkom conducted the Phuket Youth Chamber Or- chestra for their debut event. Lanterns were hung in Queen Sirikit Park to to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Sexy red cars were featured in the The Classic and Super Car Show. Members of the Jazz Cool Band jam the night away at the Jazz in the Park concert.

ince setting up his studio and gallery in Bang Tao more than a year ago, SThailand’s top fantasy artist Veerachan Usahanun has added more pieces to his ‘Miracles of Ganesh’ collection, inspired by scenes of the sea. The Creator (right), 120x16cm combination technique on canvas, depicts the Hindu pachyderm god Ganesha breath- ing life with an aquatic theme through a saxaphone. Artist Veerachan was inspired by shells and sealife he discovered around

the island. The incredibly detailed painting explores life’s many fan- Looking for a place to stay? tasies and mysteries comprising See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net an array of weird and wonderful characters with human and animal forms. Veerachan’s paintings take up to three months to create, be- ginning with full-size sketches, which are then recreated in amazingly intense detail on canvas or MDF board. His paintings are also spec- tacularly enhanced with crafted wood and metal frames individu- ally created for each painting. “Living and working in Phuket has given me a fresh out- look and inspiration,” said Veerachan. “Phuket is a good location to live and work, as people here seem more open to my art.” The ‘Miracles of Ganesh’ collection began about five years ago, and Veeracahn has so far created 13 large paintings in his unique, three dimensional combi- nation technique. For more information visit www.fantasyganesha.com. February 20 - 26, 2010 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 9 More adventures in the the jungle

oga for children is fun and healthy. This is the second Ypart in the series ‘adventures in the jungle’ which The wildcat features instruction by children’s yoga teacher Barbara Van Oers, from the Abbysan Yoga & Wellness Center. Yoga kids can stretch like a wildcat, float like a butterfly, bend like a tree, and relax like a lizard. Traditional yoga postures are playfully offered as a story guided with music and materials. Each pose challenges and stimu- lates the imagination and senses of the child. The tree The Yoga Moment’s lessons The lizard have themes like jungle, sea or your hips, keeping your back as 3.Rock folds down over thighs moon, which all turn into excit- straight as you can. When you into child’s pose while the lizard ing, wonderful yoga adventures. can’t go any further, let your back squats nearby. Many positions are inspired gently curve over. 4. The lizard asks: “May I rest by animals and things in the 4. Stay here for a few seconds, on you?” natural world to make the kids’ then come forward and stretch 5. Lizard places sacrum on rock. yoga practice fun. out your legs. Relax and Theopen yourbutterfly heart. Poses help to stimulate the 6. Lizard leans back across the child’s muscle suppleness, Benefits: This posture is favourite rock with one position facing the strength, concentration, and self among kids. It keeps the hips floor, the other to the ceiling. Both esteem.Yoga is essential for help- open and flexible and the whole children should be comfortable. ing children relax in a stressful pelvis and abdomen healthy. The 7. Close your eyes and breathe world. The poses are for kids of forward bend part also gives the in and out a few times. all ages. Now, let’s go on an back an invigorating stretch. 8. Slowly open your eyes and adventure! The butterfly come back up. Lizard on a Rock Tree If your look carefully you see a Benefits: Apart from it being a lot In the jungle you see a beautiful, 2. Make your back as flat as you teaches how to synchronize lizard on a rock, motionless. of fun, this exercise stretches the huge tree, very quiet and strong. can. As you breathe out, lift your movements with breath. back as high as you can, like an back, recharges and gives a Technique: wonderful, relaxed feeling. Technique: “angry cat”. Butterfly 1. For this exercise you need a 1. Stand upright with your feet 3. Push down into your arms, Beautiful, colorful butterflies are friend. One is the rock, the other After the yoga session we sit together. Imagine you are a tree rounding your back and dropping flying around and play with you. is the Lizard. together for about 10 minutes and and you send roots deep into the your head down. 2. We connect through our toes draw what we experienced in the ground, through your feet. 4. Breathe in, tilt your pelvis and Technique: and kneel back to back. Then we jungle. That’s it for our jungle 2. Gaze softly at a point on the push your belly toward the floor. 1. Sit on the floor and draw the become reptile and stone. adventure. wall. Become as still in your body 5. Hollow your back, move your soles of your feet together. Bring as possible. head right back and look up. your heels as close as you can 3. Lift your right foot and place 6. You are now a “happy cat”. and hold onto your feet or ankles. the sole as high up on your left 2. Sit up straight and tall. Bounce thigh as you can. If this is too Benefits: This simple dynamic your knees up and down for difficult, place your foot on your pose loosens up the neck, about a minute. shin instead. shoulders and spine. It also 3. Extend gently forward from 4. Join your hands at your heart. Find your balance, breathe in, take your arms above your head and join your palms. Your arms and hands are the branches and leaves. 5. Balance here, breathing deeply and becoming still and centered. 6. Release the pose slowly and repeat on the other side.

Benefits: This classical balancing pose gives poise and teaches how to be strong and rooted, without being rigid.

Wild Cat A wild cat creeps through the jungle, looking for a prey.

Technique: 1. Rest on your hands and knees, placing your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE P E O P L E February 20 - 26, 2010 Aqualung lovers unite hen Rupert Hay and Joanne Li from Hong Kong, requested something Wdifferent for their Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony the simple solution came from Monica Angove at Tropical Phuket Functions. An underwater wedding ceremony on Phi Phi Island would be the dive of a lifetime. After months of planning, the betrothed couple were ushered out to Phi Phi on chartered Tawan Cruises Riviera 42' yacht along with their intimate wedding party of family and friends. Rupert is an experienced diver with 200 dives under his scuba belt, whereas his bride Joanna, although far from a rookie, has only about fifty. Both were very enthusiastic to tie the knot in an Cerebral craft in Truth underwater location at Ao Nui Koh, which is one of Thailand’s most romantic urrently on display at Galeria Phuket 346, are 14 collected works of con- destinations and premier dive spot. temporary Thai artist Sutee Kunavichayanaont’s and his exhibit the “Half- The soon to be wedded couple and CTruth”. Inside two Sino-Portuguese style buildings, Sutee’s modern art, their PADI wedding entourage had a brief influenced by icons Dali, Warhol and Pollack, dots the floor and walls of the rehearsal en route to the watery chapel. gallery and cafe. Open and flooded with natural light, sinewy sounds of bass After the boat anchored, the bride, pulse through the speakers, while guest groom and guests suited up for their unique sip their cocktails and take in Sutee’s dive with fins, masks and tanks. Dressed expressive works – the space is the in a flowing white wedding gown, jewels embodiment of metro-chic. and scuba gear, the bride slipped into the Remarkably, Sutee’s body of work blue water to exchange vows and rings. spans three decades, having been fea- “For a somewhat off the wall tured in the national galleries of France, experience, the wedding worked Japan, UK and the USA at a very young seamlessly, we couldn’t have wished for age. In recent years he has become a more. We and our family will remember favorite among sophisticated collectors this perfect day for the rest of our lives” worldwide. Using a variety of mediums, said the blushing bride. ranging from resin to iron, to LED light, The ceremony commenced when his work portrays a uniquely cerebral groomsmen, bridesmaids, wedding photo- inter-pretation of social, environmental and grapher and co-ordinator watched the cultural messages existing in Thailand. bride and groom join hands. Via sculpture, painting and acrylic Highlights from the deep sea nuptials molds, Sutee’s messages are conveyed included an exchanging of vows, a like a quiet and thought provoking con- wedding kiss sans the gear, followed by a versation, prompting those to ponder the ‘carry over the threshold’ and a meanings of social symbols and cultural celebratory dance. To finish off the dive, boundaries. “We follow rules and cus- the couple then toasted with Gatorade and toms with out thinking… I am not criti- ate ‘wedding cake’ (a chocolate Hershy cizing anyone. My art prompts people bar). to ask: ‘Why do we follow traditions?’” After the ceremony the groom One of the works featured at the explained: “We had hoped for a unique gallery, The Elegant Middle Finger, is and memorable day for our wedding and a striking hand pose painted on wood certainly, we had all that in this wonderful with gold-leaf. “The middle finger is sa- location of Koh Phi Phi. cred to Buddhists monks because they “Everything was fantastic and we bless with it, but in the West the middle owe many thanks to Monica for arranging finger is taboo…” this event over the last few months, and Sutee enjoys that fact that exhibit scuba Nick and the crew for pulling visitors take pause to discuss his pieces, together such a special underwater “I play on the cultural differences and ceremony and day trip.” question their meanings. All meanings Following the ceremonial dive, the have contradictions within different cul- newlywed couple and their wedding party tures and can be perceived as a bless- members changed into their swimwear ing or an insult… Or maybe both.” and enjoyed a relaxing tour of Phi Phi with The Half-Truth exhibit will remain on display at Phuket 346 until May 9 and more snorkeling. is open to the public. For more information on the artist or the exhibits venue visit Nick Fawcus-Robinson of Scuba www.phuket346.com or call 076-256128. Nicks dive company can be contacted by – Elizabeth Branca email at [email protected].

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EXPAT GALLERY postings included Dubai, Lisbon, Gabon, Geneva, Ivory Coast, Rio de Janeiro and a particularly long Robert de Graaff stay in Kinshasa, Zaire. He quickly rose through the obert de Graaff arrived in beaches, hunting for wild pigs and ranks of InterContinental and was RPhuket in 1996 as the first looking for lobsters in the sea.” appointed Assistant to the Presi- General Manager at the Allamanda When Robert was 13, his dent of Operations for Europe in the Laguna Phuket group of parents sent him back to Holland and the Middle East. resorts. to finish his education. In 1974, “I liked the adventure of His congenial personality he was drafted into the military, opening new hotel properties in and particular talents at creating and after officer training school challenging locations such as East- guest satisfaction were the skills he was posted to Aruba in the ern Europe in the days when it required in the mixed-use resort. Dutch Antilles in the Caribbean. was still behind the Iron Curtain.” But the Asian financial crisis the “This is where I first be- In 1987, Robert struck out following year provided Robert came involved in dealing with on his own and returned to his with a new opportunity. people and discovered I had an roots in Brazil. He opened his own He decided to set up what ability to learn languages easily. I property, the Hotel Taba dos is today the Albatross Lufthansa decided I wanted to go to Cornell Pataxos, and the following year City Center, a full service travel University in New York and study was appointed General Manager agency at Laguna Phuket’s Ca- hotel administration.” of the Hotel Salvador Praia where nal Village, next to his popular He was initially rejected by he says he tripled gross operat- AZETTE international restaurant, the Alba- Cornell as his application was too ing profits. G tross Café. late for the next term, but Robert He returned to international HUKET P

“I’ve had an interesting in- was not to be discouraged. operations with airline/hotel com- THE

ternational career in the hospital- Through the efforts of the pany SAS as a financial control- FOR

ity industry and have worked in 25 Dutch Ambassador, he got a job ler and General Manager for a HILD countries. But I have been happy in the front office of the Marriott property in the Arctic Circle. He C ETER

these past 14 years working and Group’s famed Essex House hotel then operated the SAS hotel in P Y living in the cosmopolitan environ- in New York City, and then secured Kuwait during the Gulf War, from B ment of Phuket. It really does have a place at Cornell. an office in Brussels. the best of many cultures.” He graduated in 1979 after In 1992, he was recruited as Robert was born in Holland working hard to condense the GM at the Amari Rincome in ABOUT EXPAT GALLERY but his family moved to Salvador four-year program into three. Dur- Chiang Mai. he individuals profiled in the Gazette’s ‘Expat Gallery’ series in Northeastern Brazil while he ing the summers, he worked on “When I came to Thailand, Thave been chosen on the basis of their contributions to Phuket, was a small child. (His father Dutch cruise ships sailing between it felt very much like my home in and, as foreigners, for having made those contributions in worked in the tobacco export New York, Bermuda and the Ba- Brazil. There are many festivals successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the contributions business.) He stayed in South hamas, and became the ship’s Fi- and a colorful culture. The people have entailed significant investment, often at a time (mid-80s to America for his first 13 years and nancial Controller. are both fun loving and there is a mid-90s) when the rules of business were, ahh, not entirely clear. became fluent in Portuguese, After graduation from strong sense of family. My wife Some of our subjects are not business people at all, but have English and Dutch. Cornell, Robert was recruited by Busaba and I really enjoy our added real value to Phuket as English teachers, journalists, artists, “It was a wonderful child- InterContinental Hotels to work business. We get to travel every engineers, fund raisers, etc. But all have one thing in common: if hood. Many weekends we would as a roving auditor for their prop- time we meet with a customer.” there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. ride horses behind the beautiful erties around the world. His – Bruce Stanley 12 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS February 20 - 26, 2010

BRAVERY BONUS: During the Tourist Police volunteers meeting on February 6, the CEO of KINGS OF COMEDY: John Moloney, Stewart Francis, and Pete Johansson brought down the the Crissey Group, Claude de Crissey ( 3rd from left), handed out certificates of appreciation house with laughter on February 10 at the Punchline Comedy Club, held at the Holiday Inn along with bonuses. The three award receipients were Ronnachai Patpien (2nd from left), Resort in Patong. The three comedians split sides with their more than sixty years of Dussadee Tinavpura (5th from left) and Wattana Jeamprapai (4th from left). The officers stand-up experience between them, each of them delivering a unique, 40-minute stand-up garnerd accolades after thwarting a robbery attempt against a guest in a Patong hotel. routine.

SCHOOL DAY SMILES: Phuket International Academy Day School (PIADS) was just one of several Phuket schools which participated in the Phuket Private Education Fair, on February FEELING FINE: VIP guests give the thumbs up after dining on seven courses at Climax 15 at Central Festival. PIADS is currently offering ‘early bird’ student registration from Poolside Dining & Music Lounge at Absolute Bangla Suites. The February 11 event launched nursery to grade nine, and accepting students for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Fine Wine Dine Phuket International Culinary Club. Pictured are (left to right): PGTV Executive Programme starting next academic year (2010/11). The event offered perspective students Producer Marc Mulloy, Phuket Gazette Desk Editor Scott Phillips, Absolute World Group of and their families the opportunity to meet representatives and gather information from Companies Chairman Bryan Lunt, This Week in Phuket Manager Adam Duggan, Climax several private schools. Pictured are (right to left): PIADS Headmaster Mr Len Peters, Poolside Dining & Music Lounge Operations Manager Stephan Bouwman and This Week Administrative Secretary Kasanan Suwanmongkol and a prospective parent. in Phuket Managing Director Aaron Doolittle.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS: Getting into the spirit of the new year, JW Marriott Phuket Resort FUNGI FETE: Duangjitt Resort & Spa opened the largest kids club in Patong on February 14. and Spa Vice President and General Manager Robert Lohrmann and ‘associates’ dressed The Magical Mushroom Kids Club kicked off with a big party, where each mushroom in traditional Chinese garb on February 15. Mr Lohrmann and his sales team celebrated house was filled with toys, games and costumed hosts. Children spent the day exploring the year of the tiger by greeting hotel guests and wishing them good fortune. the brand new fungi-shaped playhouses and making new friends. February 20 - 26, 2010 G O O D L I V I N G PHUKET GAZETTE 13 A triumph of form over content palatial surroundings yet On the invariably get your order wrong. But hey, they look good, and that’s menu what counts, right? WITH Nah, not really: So that’s Wilko why it’s truly enlightening to rediscover a restaurant where content is as important as form. very morning, outside a This enlightened Nirvana of the large lapidary store along senses (steady on, Wilko…) is to Chao Fa West Road, a be found in Rawai in the form of E L’Orféo. smartly-dressed security guard energetically waves on by the In its third incarnation now, frantic rush-hour traffic. His new owners Stéphanie Roy and white gloves are spotless, his Benoit Anglade, both French, baseball hat immaculate and his form a genial couple and are affable hosts. New to the displays and rich color schemes. trousers pressed to perfection. Check-out the bathrooms, they’d Despite the admirable at- restaurant business, they’re enthusiastic – infectiously so – put William Somerset Maugham tention he pays to his appearance himself in a foot-stamping, and the undeniable enthusiasm he and it’s a pleasure to know that, in a restaurant as attractive as interior-décor rage of jealousy. displays in his line of work, he is, A choice of air-conditioned to all intents and purposes, com- L’Orféo is, they’re assiduously determined to get things right. dining and alfresco soft-lit pletely useless. tarpaulin-covered space, maybe He is, not to put a fine point A tuna tartare with plum and ginger priced at 340 baht and duck it’s best to sum up the place as a on it, an ashtray on a motorbike; haute gamme upscale refuge a chocolate teacup; a windshield foie gras poêlé with raspberry vinegar and fresh mango for 630 from the usual west-coast over- wiper on a submarine. Not one busy choice restaurant choices. driver heading north to work on baht make up delicious, if somewhat pricey, appetizers. “Comparisons are odious,” this section of road heeds his said the bard. well-natured admonitions or The feuilleté of red snapper with cream sauce, spinach and So I won’t mention other Rich color schemes and a choice of alfresco or air-conditioned dining needs to be urged onwards in the similar restaurants on this ‘sunny right direction. fresh pasta for 530 baht and New make for an exotic experience at L’Orfeo in Nai Harn. Zealand lamb tenderloin with place for shady people’ to quote This form-above-content dressed waitstaff and the a baseball-capped chap by the rosemary sauce, sautéed potatoes Maugham’s description of the regional mania is, to put it the least, sumptuous décor serve only to gate, blowing his whistle to and vegetables at 550 baht bring South of France, not least of all perplexing for us farangs. In spite complement the food as they guide diners into the car park? up the rear as main courses. because I don’t want to sound too of the thousands of totally illegal should do, and do so well. As a Not… Astute Gazette readers, revolting. And who does? three-wheeler motorcycles that culinary experience, it’s hard to L’Orfeo lounge bar and perhaps having by now shot off Wines are well represented reduce road traffic speed to 1kph top it in the immediate area. It’s restaurant is located at 95/13 their weekly angry emails to the with 11 red labels; a palatable until we can get past the things, pricey but an ideal venue for a Soi Sai Yuan, Nai Harn. T: 076- beleaguered editor complaining matti rosso and blanco house only to narrowly avoiding blow out. One suggestion to Ben 288935 or 081-956 0204. that the crossword is too easy and selections along with two rosés, smashing into oncoming traffic and Stéphanie though; how about W: orfeo-phuket.com the quiz too hard, would also have which are fast becoming the doing exactly the same thing, tipple of the air-kissing orange- nothing is done about them. realized two pertinent factors that form L’Orféo’s make-up: One – colored, sun-bed-addicted people Yet I was once pulled over in northern ‘Engerland’. by a traffic cop in Phang Nga that they don’t muck around in menu selection and two – that the L’Orféo also offers nine Province while heading to the whites and a champagne choice. beach for, wait for it… Not fare here doesn’t exactly come at street-noodle prices. As for us, we happily ploughed wearing a shirt. After expressing through a bottle of Château Roc my surprise I was subsequently Fair enough, but with food presentation and execution that du Breuil, Côtes de Bourg AOC, and brusquely informed that not 2003 and enjoyed great desserts wearing a shirt was a bona-fide complements the exotically fitted- out interior complete with silk after. traffic violation. So in summary, the well- And so the form-above- swathes, large dried-flower content mania spreads and spreads, like a good-looking bacteria (if there is such a thing), even into the hospitality industry where impeccably-clad wait- staff members attend table in 14 PHUKET GAZETTE February 20 - 26, 2010 February 20 - 26, 2010 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 15

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

April 6. Chakri Day – Public Holiday Chakri Day commemorates the origins of the Chakri dy- Phuket International Blues Rock Festival – February 26-27 nasty, founded by Rama I, who established Bangkok as the nation’s capital. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the Presented by THAI Airways International, the Blues Fest ninth monarch of the Chakri dynasty. is back to rock the Hilton Arcadia for the 5th time with April 8-11. Phuket Oilfield Classic 2010 the best program in the event’s history. On top of the The Red Mountain and Loch Palm Golf Courses wel- bill is the legendary Charlie Musselwhite and his band come all competitors to their 2nd Annual Charity Golf from the USA, who will bring the Festival to the finale Tournament. This event attracts International golf pros Saturday. One of Australia’s top musicians and a house- as well as local competitors. Come join in the fun on the weekend before Songkran and see if you can win some hold name in the Blue’s world for the last 35 years of the fantastic prizes available to all contestants. Lucky Richard Clapton will close the show with his band Fri- contestants will bid for a once-in-a-lifetime collectible at day. Rich Harper returns by popular demand, and from the Charity Auction, like a framed Carlos Santana Guitar Malaysia comes the AkashA world music band. From or the F1 Checkered Flag signed by all the F1 Drivers. For further information, contact Mark Cameron. 6pm - 1am at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort, Karon T: 081-882843. E: [email protected]. Beach. For further information contact Andy Andersen. W: www.phuketoilfieldclassic.com. T: 086-682 2639. E: [email protected]. April 13-15. Songkran Festival – Public Holidays Songkran – Thailand’s biggest holiday – celebrates the February 20. Fashion Session at Royal Phuket Marina March 5. Great Night on Fire at Watermark beginning of the Thai New Year. Also known as the Water “Phuket Professionals” present their 2010 collections. The Watermark Restaurant at Boat Lagoon welcomes Festival, Songkran is held during the driest months in Fashions and accessories by leading International brands: guests to Great Night on Fire: A Fire & Music Wine Thailand, and is celebrated by Thais throughout the coun- Calvin Klein, Mona, Rip Curl, StarBlu and Grace of Art. Dinner. Enjoy fire dancing, live music and a four-course try by pouring (traditionally only a little, but these days a At Skippers Bar on the Boardwalk, Royal Phuket Ma- dinner accompanied by an exquisite wine selection. Be lot) of water on other people to wish them good luck for rina. DJ set by J.C. Free Entry and Free Canapes. From dazzled by an artistic fire dance performance by beauti- the New Year. 7pm to 9:30pm at Skippers Bar & Restaurant. For fur- ful Nong Kwan and a live atmospheric DJ set by ther information contact Murat Can Sakarya. Pierandrea, aka ‘The Professor’. Prices are 1,700++ baht. May 1. National Labor Day – Public Holiday T: 081-797 3364. E: [email protected]. Seats are limited. Please make your reservation in Thailand’s National Labor Day is a public holiday for all W: royalphuketmarina.com. advance at 076-239730. From 7:30pm to 1am at Water- commercial workers, but government offices will remain mark Boat Lagoon. For further information contact Mario. open. February 24-25. Blues Festival Fund Raising Dinners T: 084-305 9243. E: [email protected]. Join musical legends for dinner in two exclusive Phuket W: watermarkphuket.com. International Blues Festival fund raisers. Join Australian music superstar Richard Clapton at Baan Rim Pa, Patong March 27. Saint Patrick’s Day Ball at JW Marriott Free Computer Clinics from 7pm to 10pm on February 24. On February 25, join Resort and Spa. American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and his wife Bringing in a bit of the celtic festivities from around the Have a computer problem? Frustrated with your Henrietta. Limited to six guests per dinner. Four seats world, JW Marriott presents the first St Patrick’s Ball Internet connection? Upgrading from a pirate copy of are still available for dinner with Richard Clapton. For Phuket has ever seen. This event is about all things Irish, Windows? Want to know where to buy a computer, or reservations contact Andy Andersen. T: 086-682 2639.E: including the best of food, beer and craic. The Life Home get one fixed? How about "3G" phones, or "HD" TV? [email protected]. W: phuketbluesfestival.com. Project is proud to be the beneficiary of this event. Tick- Join “For Dummies” author and Windows victim ets are 3,000 baht and include free flow wine and beer at Woody Leonhard at one of his FREE weekly February 27. House Sessions Volume II at Royal dinner. The night will be sparkled with live and silent auc- Computer Clinics, held every Sunday morning at Phuket Marina tions along with many raffles. Join us for an evening of Woody’s Sandwich Shoppes in Chalong, Patong and Another evening of smooth, chill, and uplifting house sophistication, fun and dancing till dawn. From 6:30pm to Laguna. Even if you don’t know a USB from a DVD, tracks. Featuring special guest DJ T.J., Bangkok’s smooth 2am. For further information contact Nid. T: 086-984 1580. drop by and ask away. All clinics are from 10am-12pm. house maestro is back again by popular demand, this time E: [email protected]. with a special guest percussionist. Kick off your shoes February 21 & 28 – Chalong and relax on the grass with a fine view of the marina. April 2-8. Day-Night and Day art gallery at Royal March 7 – Patong Groove to the music and enjoy fine wines and cold beer Phuket Marina For more info contact Woody. T: 076-290468. from the bar, and just chill with us at Grasslands, Royal Day-Night and Day will feature the works of renowned E: [email protected]. W: KhunWoody.com. Phuket Marina’s new open-air pier-side venue. Tickets artist Nguyen Tan Cuong on mixed media are 100 baht with one free glass of wine or one free canvas. The theme of time in ‘Day–Night and beer. Free Entry between 7pm-9pm. From 7pm to 11:30pm Day’ contains several moments that continu- at Grasslands - Royal Phuket Marina. For further infor- ously run around and mingle, opposing the mation contact Mr Murat Can Sakarya. T: 081-797 3364. contradicting aspects of the flow of time. The E: [email protected]. artist has participated in art exhibitions in Viet- nam, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Philippines, February 28. Makha Bucha Day - Public Holiday Belgium, Korea, Italy, USA, England and Makha Bucha Day, which falls on the full moon of the Canada. The exhibition runs from 11am to 7pm third lunar month, commemorates the Buddha’s ordain- on weekdays and from 12pm to 6pm on Sun- ing of 1,250 monks who had arrived unannounced from day. At D Gallery in the Royal Phuket Marina. afar only seven months after the Buddha began his teach- For further information contact Watinee (Ann) ings. It is also the date the Buddha delivered his Funda- Kaewket. T: 076-360867. mental Teachings – just months before his death. E: [email protected]. W: www.dgallery.co.th 16 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY February 20 - 26, 2010 Exploring averages manager’s performance is benchmarked against a global in- dex, which is weighted heavily in favor of the US, Europe and Japan. This would virtually can- cel out the advantages of going the global route. Fortunately, not all funds that invest worldwide are man- ONEY aged with a view of replicating M indexes. There are several that TALKS truly just invest in the best of By Richard Watson the best. 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The commission is hearing testimony on the root causes of the recent in the road and is also attractive financial crisis and how now to prevent it in the future. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP he global financial crisis for investors who intend to ‘dol- has left in its wake two dif- lar-cost-average’their entry ment. This term, originally coined companies, Russia has other at- make this feasible. Tferent economic scenarios: rather than relying on simply by the US investment bank tractions which usually remain In emerging markets, a debt laden countries in the west placing one lump sum into an Goldman Sachs, stands for Bra- unheralded, such as the retail sec- single country approach is often and emerging markets with investment. zil, Russia, India and China. tor. Since the fall of communism, combined with extremely high risk, strong economic fundamentals in Dollar cost averaging is a These four countries are certainly a number of Russian retailers as these markets often end in a many Asian countries. technique that is easier in theory enjoying strong economic growth. have emerged. In a short space frenzy of investment; only to be However, there are excep- than in practice. Simply put, if an Brazil and Russia have huge sup- of time some have become followed by a long lasting crash. tions; Japan, with its enormous investment goes down in value, plies of natural resources while highly sophisticated and profit- Thailand is a perfect ex- debt, has more in common with it is human nature not to want to India and China have vast human able, but have had to go to the ample. The main SET index the west. put good money after bad, or in resources. stockmarket to fund expansion. reached its peak in early 1994, at Investors in stockmarkets military terminology: ‘never The combination of all four The use of four countries in over 1,700. Before the onset of will naturally be attracted to the reinforce failure’. gives an investor access to com- a group is also a defensive ap- the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, areas of growth. However, many In the investment world, pletely different economies with proach, in that the fund manager the index had already fallen to the companies benefiting from adding capital to a market or enormous growth potential. can divert funds from Russia to 1,400 level. In the months that emerging world growth have group of markets that have fallen Goldman Sachs may have India, for example, if political cir- followed, the index collapsed to their roots in the US, Europe in value lowers the average cost coined the term ‘BRICS’, but a cumstances of market conditions just over 200. Even now, the in- and Japan. of entry. number of other groups have warrant this strategy. dex is only at around the 700 level. The use of a truly ‘interna- For those of a positive dis- adopted this approach, as it is so In the investment world it is The investment world is tional’ or ‘global’ fund may well position, it means that falling mar- attractive. Another feature of this always useful to have al- fraught with hazards. have a place in the current envi- kets have advantages, although method of investment is that it ternatives. Few would have thought ronment. This type of fund has in the longer term the investor still gives an investor access to com- Naturally, investors can also that after Japan’s stockmarket the ability to ‘cherry pick’ the best wants markets to rise. panies that probably would not invest in just one country; in the reached its peak in late 1989, of global opportunities. The big- BRICS is another area of appear in any usual portfolio. larger, long-established markets twenty years later, it would only gest risk to this type of fund is investment that is particularly of Russia is a prime example. there is often sufficient depth, be worth around 25 percent of the reality that the fund interest in the current environ- Most notable for its emerging choice and liquidity available to those highs.

to do despite the recession. Low cost carriers form first alliance What does it mean for Phuket? AirAsia is establishing its By Alastair Carthew rationalize costs, build wider net- is aimed at just that: reducing second hub in Thailand after t was only a matter of time. works, improve customer service costs, pooling expertise and cre- Bangkok, and Jetstar has made Air Asia, the world’s most suc- and create better inter-line link- ating an alliance in Asia Pacific an immediate impact with its Icessful low-cost carrier, and ages on the ground. that could prove a genuine direct services from Australia. In Jetstar Airways, the Qantas long The fully commercial airline powerhouse if the two airline fact, given that much of Jetstar’s haul low-cost carrier subsidiary, industry has had alliances since cultures gel successfully to take traffic from Australia is during announced the first alliance of 1997, when Star Alliance was on the established full-service Phuket’s low [‘summer’ season] budget airlines. formed, followed by One World carriers. and Australia’s winter, this link up This is good news for then Sky Team. These alliances It signals a red flag to the will hopefully result in even more Phuket, which is already well have successfully created new other regional budget carriers, flights during the low season. served by both carriers. products and services, and helped most of whom operate on razor An Air Asia counter at Changi Alliances like this always Airport, Singapore. Photo: AFP/ The non-equity alliance fol- rationalize networks and reduce thin margins, which restrict their cost a bit upfront before the cost Roslan Rahman lows an industry trend of recent their own costs. abilities to expand their networks; saving synergies kick in, but if the years driven by the need to The Air Asia-Jetstar linkage something Air Asia has managed two carriers can hold their ticket costs through prudent cost con- trol, the full-service carriers are in for a tough time. The danger, of course, is that the alliance will become so dominant in the Phuket market that they won’t have sufficient competition or incentive to keep their fares down. Time will tell. The alliance is really indica- tive of what has happened world- wide where consolidation is con- tinuing to happen, particularly in Europe, as smaller and medium- sized carriers continue to struggle, while being gobbled up by larger carriers such as Lufthansa and Air France. It is the first low-cost car- rier alliance of its type, but it will certainly not be the last. February 20 - 26, 2010 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE TAKE A BREAK February 20 - 26, 2010 Get your brain in gear with the

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Hidato: How to play and this week’s puzzle solution. WHATZIT? Puzzle Monster solutions Quiz 1. Search party. Answers 2. Hang on a Solutions minute. 3. Upside-down. Wonderword Solution: Assistance 1. Korean Solution to this week’s crossword: 2. Russian flogging whip 3. English 4. Burt Lancaster 5. Cholera 6. Japan 7. Roman 4-horse chariot 8. Hot SE Aussie wind 9. Yiddish 10. Beetroot 11. Polynesia 12. Walter 13. Go into space 14. Finland 15. On an anvil 16. Beech 17. Green 18. Encore 19. Sheep 20. Dried meat February 20 - 26, 2010 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Made in tech savy Taiwan water buffaloes, or rice fields. fasts. In the new Taipei, my ing in Taipei is at least double that called Darkie. Its logo was a Indeed, I was told that Taiwan breakfast was usually a cold ba- of Bangkok, and sometimes black song-and-dance man in a doesn’t grow rice anymore. The gel, purchased the night before more. The meal that costs Bt40 top hat and bow tie, with bulging rice is imported from Thailand, from a 7-Eleven. in Bangkok costs NT$80 in banjo eyes and a huge grin. It was TSOWNDINGS Indonesia, and the Philippines. Taxi wars: Taipei has often Taipei. It’s almost impossible to only a matter of time before the So are the servants. In the been a bellwether for things to find a hotel room for under racist implications of the logo and By S. TSOW old days, the Soon-Send Amah come in Bangkok. Many years NT$1200, and it took me some the name would be brought to the Agency provided Taiwanese ago, the Bangkok taxis didn’t hard digging to find a room in a attention of the manufacturers. maids and houseboys for rich for- have meters. You had to negoti- hostel for NT$500. In due course the logo was s a young GI in the 1960s, eigners. Now the Soon-Send ate the fare with the driver. As in Bangkok, though, changed to a racially neutral en- I was stationed in Taiwan. Amah Agency is no more, the In those days, Taipei’s taxis what you pay depends on where tertainer in a top hat and bow tie, AIt was nicknamed the foreigners are no longer rich, and had meters, with the fare start- you buy. A chicken curry that with normal eyes and a smaller Bao Dao, the Precious Island. It the servants are imported from ing at NT$35. (The New Taiwan costs NT$80 at a streetside can- grin. The name changed from was my first introduction to Asia Southeast Asia for rich dollar is roughly equivalent to the teen costs NT$390 in the restau- Darkie to Darlie, and it’s a popu- and a fine place for a young man Taiwanese businessmen. baht.) This was a great improve- rant of the posh Grand Hotel. lar brand in both Thailand and to sow his wild oats, and I retain Some random notes: ment over the meterless taxis of Toilet-paper wars: Most Taiwan even today. an enduring affection for it. Breakfast wars: In the old Bangkok. products in Taiwan are labeled But in Taiwan there is now Time changes everything, Taipei, you could get breakfast Shortly after I returned to only in Chinese. This can be a a new toothpaste called ‘White- and nowadays Taiwan has out on the streets, where stalls Bangkok, metered taxis began to problem for foreigners. Toilet men’. There’s no logo, but the morphed from a poor, rural, served hot soya milk and rice appear. And guess what? The paper comes in colored square motto is ‘Guardian of Tooth’. I agrarian society into an affluent, soup. Nowadays, forget it. I had starting fare was Bt35. The anony- plastic packages, so I could never look forward to the advent of urban, high-tech one. In the old to search long and hard to find a mous and unsung bureaucrat who be sure what I was getting. It Whitemen toothpaste in Thailand. days, pedicabs plied the streets soya milk shop, and I never saw instituted this innovation should might be napkins, Kleenex, pam- I also hope it will guard more than of Taipei, which were abounded rice soup sold anywhere. have received a knighthood. pers, or tampons. Usually I had one tooth. with little sidewalk restaurants. This is a gastronomical ca- Now the bad news: When I to ask a salesgirl. I would have Water buffaloes and rice fields tastrophe to be lamented. Thais returned to Taipei this time I found had fun trying to wipe my bottom S. Tsow can be flamed at ruled the suburbs. should be grateful that they can that the starting fare had doubled, with a tampon. [email protected], except When I returned this past still get such amenities on the to NT$70. Don’t tell the Bangkok Toothpaste wars: Many when he’s out campaigning October, there were no more sidewalks in the morning, not to taxi drivers. years ago, in both Thailand and for Thailand to import pedicabs, sidewalk restaurants, mention jok, the king of break- Price wars: The cost of liv- Taiwan, there was a toothpaste Whitemen toothpaste.

turned sour should find a way to LEO (July 24- SCORPIO (Oc- Your luck in love is strongest on do so this week. The stars sug- August 22): Leos tober 24-Novem- Monday and Tuesday. Wear the gest that a tactful fire sign will are likely to be dis- ber 22): The last color aquamarine to encourage offer a useful suggestion. A mayed when an week of February creative energy to flow. Piscean’s old-fashioned approach earth sign friend’s is forecast to to romance makes a strong copycat tenden- bring challenges impression on those looking for cies are revealed. The stars for those born under the sign of AQUARIUS love. If you are already commit- advise that you should keep new Scorpio. One of these will be con- (January 21- ted, your partner’s recent plan to business ideas to yourself while nected to an ongoing financial February 19): change employment begins to you are still working out how to dispute. You are advised to spend Those Aquar- look more attractive. Number put them into practice. The time this weekend organizing your ians who are not PISCES (February 20-March nine can be lucky in the arrival of visitors should be personal administration as this will sure which busi- 20): A blow is softened for many upcoming weekend. enough encouragement to take a enable you to put a valid case ness direction to head in receive Pisceans early this week. Less much-needed break from work forward. Monday is an auspicious a clear green light early next than welcome news may have GEMINI (May this week. Your lucky day for day to schedule appointments for week. Romantic sparks are fore- dampened your spirit recently, but 22-June 21): romance is Sunday. Money – the stars will back your efforts cast to fly on a blind date with a you will learn of some kind of Many Geminis comes your way on Tuesday. to achieve a fair outcome. water sign this weekend, but compensation. The stars forecast will be disap- mixed signals from Taurus lead an easier time during the last pointed to dis- VIRGO (August SAGITTARIUS to confusion. The stars suggest week of February, with empha- cover that a business deal is not 23-September 23): (November 23- that certain technologies can be- sis on monetary gain from over- up to scratch this week. Monday February continues December 21): come troublesome midweek – seas. Those with a birthday in the is the best day to schedule a to be a powerful Last-minute, make sure that you are backing days ahead will enjoy more free- meeting, but you should approach month for Virgo- work-related up your important work and dom in the coming year. The num- a water sign colleague with ans, with emphasis on financial decisions that confirming appointments. The ber eight can bring good fortune caution. The stars suggest that gain this week. Plans for travel you made earlier this month may number seven can make your day on Wednesday. final agreements should be can now be made concrete and turn out to have been the wrong next Thursday. delayed until the beginning of you may start to think of extend- ones. Some Sagittarians can ARIES (March March. Your chances of romance ing this trip. A more confident expect this week to be frustrat- 21-April 20): with Libra improve when this approach to romance will lead to ing, but help from a Capricorn col- Your outlook is person finally has more free time. a happy outcome with Pisces. An league will be worth its weight in mostly sunny The scent of jasmine will help earth sign friend has dramatic gold. In the realm of romance, an this week. Those encourage a lighter mood. news this weekend – this could air sign’s interest makes your day born under the lead to a new direction in your on Sunday. Building a relationship sign of Aries who have been CANCER working life. with this person is predicted to waiting for closure to a work- (June 22-July bring happiness. Wear a piece of related issue should breathe a sigh 23): Cancerians LIBRA (Septem- rose quartz to encourage some of relief midweek. If a romantic who have been ber 24-October 23): much needed relaxation. affair has been causing you doubt, living in cloud Librans’ light-hearted Taurus has some worthwhile cuckoo land mood allows them CAPRICORN advice this weekend. Financial will have a more realistic out- to coast through the (December 22- transactions should be double- look this week. A tedious task last week of February. Scorpio January 20): Cap- checked on Monday and Tues- that you have been delaying could try to bring you down to ricorns are fore- day as mistakes are highlighted turns out to be less stressful their pessimistic level this week- cast for a profit- to occur. Wear the color cin- than you imagined. Where end, but your refusal to join them able week ahead. namon brown to encourage an romance is concerned, you will will send a clear message. A fam- Most gain will be related to per- optimistic outlook. be cheered to learn that Cap- ily reunion is particularly enjoy- sonal achievement, but the stars ricorn is nuts about you. Turn- able when you learn that a suggest that your bank balance TAURUS (April ing a platonic relationship with favourite relative is thinking of will be healthier than expected by 21-May 21): Taur- Libra into something more is moving closer to you. Wednes- the end of February. Those who eans trying to out of the question. The day is the most auspicious day to have been tiring of another earth wriggle out of an number one can bring some plan bureaucratic meetings and sign’s despondent mood find the agreement that good luck on Thursday. Thursday is lucky for romance. right words to say this weekend. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS February 20 - 26, 2010

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Bag charge needed soon The delay of an initiative by 24 island retailers to begin charging for plastic bags comes as a disappointment, especially given all the publicity and fanfare that went into organizing the three-day ‘Phuket Green Island’ event intended to kick off the project last weekend (See page 3). According to Phuket Energy Office Chief Jirasuk Tummawetch, the initiative has been put on hold indefinitely while the organizers continue to lobby holdouts 7-Eleven, Tesco-Lotus and Carrefour into signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Organizers hope the scheme will create an ‘all for one and one for all’ mentality among retailers and consumers, raising public aware- ness about the need to reduce the ever-growing volume of solid waste produced on the island. Critics of the initiative say that charging just one or two baht for plastic bags won’t be enough to change consumer behavior. Others say it will benefit the retailers at the expense of consumers. Still others point out that plastic bags comprise only a small fraction of the solid waste stream. All of these objections considered, the Gazette feels the initia- tive really needs to go forward – for public awareness reasons as much as anything else. Phuket is just one tiny microcosm of the earth’s population Letters of 6.7 billion people, almost all consumers of an immense array of petroleum-based products. These include not only the obvious The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. things like plastic bags and gasoline, but also the petroleum-based ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms fertilizers we grow our food in and the synthetic textiles we wear. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address The list is practically endless. Even car tires, which can be made or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. from natural rubber, are now largely made from petroleum-based synthetic rubber. The changing faces foreigners before they hurt the The shanty is piled with garbage, As a species we are at a real crossroads as we near the end of economy too much. tools, makeshift clotheslines and the fossil-fueled second industrial revolution. The fate of future gen- at Phuket’s markets Rod Anders human waste. erations will depend on our ability to radically change the way we Singapore The camp is not fit for hu- I have spent many holidays produce and use energy, ending our unsustainable dependence on man habitation, and is blighting in Phuket over the last 25 years petrochemicals and developing new, more efficient and renewable Governor Wichai what would otherwise be a pleas- and seen sweeping changes on this technologies. ant neighborhood. beautiful island. I am writing to needs more time Some hope may lie in increasing global interconnectedness and It is a sad and shameful point out an unpleasant trend that new technical innovations that might eventually allow us to create Please organize a petition to situation, and one that needs to I have noted over the past couple and share energy more efficiently, in much the same way we already keep Governor Wichai Phraisa- be addressed. of years. This change is detrimen- share files over the internet. ngop in Phuket so he can finish Ann Miller tal to the tourism industry, though The almost instantaneous global outpouring of aid to Haiti, in- the projects he started, especially Chalong thankfully it is reversible. cluding from here in Phuket, hints at the type of global civilization we the tuk-tuk meters. This is our I have always enjoyed a are going to have to build if we want to pass on a sustainable planet last chance to save the tourist Trash and burn walk around Phuket’s markets, to future generations. We need to start somewhere and we need to trade here. and still pick up a pair of shorts start soon, and the plastic bag initiative is a good first step in the right I have been involved in tour- We are extremely con- or a trinket now and again. But direction. ism in Phuket for nearly 20 years cerned about an illegal rubbish – The Editor the faces behind the stalls have and he is the only one who can dump which has appeared near changed. Now they’re staffed by make anything happen, but the the British International School. foreigners, and they are consis- directive for him to stay has to We have read with interest tently very rude. If you don’t buy come from the government in your recent articles concerning from them they shout abuse af- Bangkok. Please try. toxic gases released into the In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL ter you. They make visiting the We are also lobbying the atmosphere by the burning of market an unpleasant experience. Thai newspapers through our plastic and other repellent rubbish Editor: Parichat Utintu The presence of these for- Thai partners. They also care in Patong and at the Saphan Hin eigners shows there must be incinerator. News Editor: Stephen Fein about this and realize the nega- some ‘fat cat’ who owns the The trash at the illegal dump Features Editor: Nick Davies tive publicity about Phuket’s tuk- stalls, not a local small trader. By tuks is doing much harm to the mentioned is regularly burned, hiring these unpleasant foreign- giving off foul smelling toxic Editorial Team: island. ers the fat cat is cheating a Thai John Devenport fumes and smoke. It is continually Passara Kaewbumroong, Thanasorn Chookate out of the chance to earn an hon- Chalong replenished by illegal dumping by Atchaa Khamlo, Kitima Pornmongkhonwat, Pimwara est living. vans and trucks. Chocksakulpan, Sitthipong Nongkaew, Fraser Morton I for one spend much less Shanty shamed This concerns us deeply. It Marc Mulloy, Scott Phillips, Dan Waites, Elizabeth Branca time – and therefore money – in is not only harmful to the school the markets now. I assume other I am writing with concern children exercising in the school Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand tourists find the experience simi- about the growing migrant work- grounds, but also to the residents General Manager: Natthira Susangrat larly unpleasant and spend less ers’ camp on my soi. In recent of Village 4, Soi Han Farang and Production Manager: Suchart Changate time in the markets, reducing the months I have seen the semi-per- the neighboring areas. Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd amount of money they spend. manent cluster of corrugated tin Unbelievably, a new Thai On top of this, these for- and wood shacks multiply from housing development is also be- eigners are sending their salaries five to 20, each shanty housing ing constructed opposite this site. Contact us out of the country, further dam- about a half-dozen bodies. We are writing this letter in Advertising Sales: [email protected] aging the economy. And worse I understand this is a com- order to bring this grave pollution Classified Advertising: [email protected] than that, many Western tourists plicated situation for Thailand, problem to a wider audience, and Website Services: [email protected] will not be able to differentiate dealing with a refugee population in the hope that something is done Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] between these foreigners and in the hundreds of thousands, but to resolve this matter. Events Sponsorships: [email protected] Thais and will think it is the Thai the time has come to manage the Let us hope your people who are rude and crude. situation. involvement will bring this to the Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 I hope the Tourist Authority These shacks have no run- attention of the local authority of Thailand and other relevant ning water and no toilets, and the concerned. The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and authorities can stem the tide of squatters’ camp residents are Residents contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, foul-mouthed and ill-mannered using my lawn for a bathroom. Koh Kaew, Village 4 the shareholders, or the directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. Copyright © 1994-2010 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. February 20 - 26, 2010 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Building a better future for Phuket

Tossaporn Thepabutr has served as one of Phuket’s two IRST constituency Members of Parliament for the past two F years. He is also Honorary Consul for the Republic of PERSON Korea. Born in Phuket in 1962, Mr Tossaporn grew up on the island. He studied in the United States at Western Kentucky University and completed a Master’s Degree at Rajabhat Suan Dusit University in Bangkok. As deputy chairman of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Tourism and Sport, improving the tourism industry in Thailand in general and Phuket in particular is Mr Tossaporn’s primary focus. Here he discusses the state of the island’s infrastructure and the tourism industry for Phuket Gazette readers.

’ve been involved in politics budget is determined by the size for many years. I’m happy of the island’s registered with my work, and that I’m population. But the official size of Iable to put money into the population and the actual Phuket. population are different because When I was born, the island Phuket has so many people was a very quiet, very peaceful coming to live and work here place to live. Now the island is without registering themselves. busy, with a lot of traffic, a lot of They just migrate here and start people, and is more dangerous making a living. This means we than before. Wherever you live don’t have enough budget to things have to change, but things spend for the actual number of in Phuket have changed very people living on the island. quickly indeed. Another big issue for the I agree with Phuket island is the International Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop’s Convention Center and Exhibition idea to fit taxi meters to the Hall project in Mai Khao. Even island’s tuk-tuks. This will make designing the center is going to things fair for everyone, cost more than 100 million baht. especially passengers. But the I’m aware there are some rumors governor needs to control the about how the design budget is rates charged for journeys. It being spent. They are just rumors. won’t be easy to push the The money for the design hasn’t ‘Gov Wichai’s plan to introduce tuk-tuk meters will make things fair for everyone, especially passengers.’ changes through, but I totally even been paid out yet. agree with this great idea. When the project is finished Phuket governor’s road projects, and we’re all working hard to number of tourists coming through Another one of Gov we will have to appoint a committee especially the proposed 600-meter make them happen. the gates there will double from Wichai’s ideas that I support is the to administer the project, and also stretch of road through mangrove I also want to push for a 6 million to 12 million in coming creation of an entertainment zone. to link it with the Welcome Gate, a forest from Sakdidet Road Soi 7 flyover at the Darasamuth School years. There will be a lot of work The governor is trying to set up project which belongs to the Phuket to Saphan Hin. And the road from junction. I’m going to try my best to do, and we need more roads an entertainment zone to support Provincial Administration Org- Patong to Chalong. The to move this project forward. and hospitals. We also have to tourists who want to enjoy anization. We have to try and use Environmental Impact Assess- We’re waiting for the design now. manage the local people, so we nightlife, like they do in Las Vegas. the Welcome Gate to support the ments for those projects haven’t Phuket will continue to need to be prepared and try to But the most pressing Convention Center. been approved yet, so they need change. I think everyone knows make everyone happy. problem in Phuket, the big issue Building new roads isn’t more time to work on them. We that Phuket International Airport Be patient for a better right now, is that the governor’s easy. We can see this from the haven’t dropped these projects yet estimates that within six years the Phuket future.

Issues& Is my Aussie driving How can I stop them ANSWERS license valid here? from stealing birds? I hold an Australian car and heavy vehicle license. Can I drive Every day we see people catching birds in front of our house, in Submit your queries or a car in Phuket with that license? a private village in Chalong. We called Chalong Police, who came to Gill our house and said it wasn’t their job to stop it. In a few weeks all the suggestions to us and Brisbane we’ll ask the birds will have disappeared. What can we do? Who is responsible appropriate people to An officer at Phuket Provincial Land Transport Office replies: for bird protection in Phuket? respond to them. Michel Wagnieres Write to: We do not allow you to drive a heavy vehicle in Thailand, but Switzerland it’s possible to drive a car. Please bring your Australian driver’s li- cense to our office. We will tell you whether you can use that license Mr Boonrit, an officer at Chalong Tambon Administration Or- to drive in Phuket or not. ganization (TAO), replies: If not, you will have to apply for a Thai driver’s license. Please come to the office before 9:30am on a working day. You will need to We do not have bird protection services here in Phuket, but bring us the following documents: please call us and give us your address and phone number. Or come to our office at the address below on a business day to fill out a 1. Passport and work permit with one photocopy of each; complaint form. 2. Australian driver’s license; We will come to your home with officers from the Public Health 3. Medical certificates. and Environment section of the TAO to investigate. Processing time The Phuket Gazette will depend on the situation. 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Muang For more information contact Phuket Provincial Land Trans- For more information contact Chalong Tambon Administration Phuket 83000. Fax 076- port Office, 42/4 Rattanakosin 200 Pi Road, T. Talad Neua, Muang, Organization, 38 Moo 4, T. Chalong, Muang, Phuket 83000. T: 076- 213971, or submit your issue at www.phuketgazette.net Phuket 83000. T: 076-211019, 076-220792 ,076-214930, 076-214929. 282255, 076-383775. E: [email protected]. W: phuket E: [email protected] chalong.go.th 22 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORT February 20 - 26, 2010 Scoreless opener for Phuket FC Phuket 0, ers until they have a few more matches under their belts. Phattalung 0 “It’s too early to judge. We won’t really know how good this huket FC have a new team is until they have played squad, a new nickname more games together. P and a new kit, but it was “I don’t know if I will make the same old story at Surakul Sta- changes to the side or not, but we dium yesterday, when they played will have to take a few days to a scoreless draw against to analyze this performance Phattalung. first,” he said. The match was the first of The state of the pitch was the season in Division Two unsatisfactory, he added. (Southern Section) play in the Officials said the newly laid Football Association of Thailand. sections of the pitch should be fine Hopes were high for Phuket by the time Phuket hosts Nakhon FC to record their first-ever home Sri Thammarat in the next home win against Phattalung, who fin- fixture on February 28. ished dead last in the division last Before that, on February 20, year, but when the final whistle they have a road game against blew, neither side had found the Phang Nga FC. back of the net. Robert Odametton’s disap- Of three foreign signings, pointing departure has left a only one made the starting line- vacancy for an accomplished up: Nana Nenebi from the Ivory striker, a hole that FC Phuket will Coast was a commanding pres- need to fill if they are to be ence at the back and a constant New signee Nana Nenebi in action for Phuket FC at Surakul Stadium on Sunday. Despite a recent overhaul of competitive this year. danger from set pieces. the team, Phuket FC walked away from a scorelss match, the first of a new FAT season. Off the field, the level of or- Midfielder Diarra Ali, also training, disappointingly failed to poor condition and was not time in introducing him soon after ganization has improved dramati- from the Ivory Coast, injured him- agree to terms with the club. conducive to good play. half time in place of the disappoint- cally. There is even a club shop self training in the days before the There were very few goal- Last season’s outstanding ing Anurak, who missed on his one selling Phuket FC merchandise match. scoring opportunities through-out player, midfielder Japan, was a good scoring opportunity. inside the stadium. Striker Robert Odametton the match and the Surakul sur- surprising omission from the start- Phuket FC manager Arjhan On the field there remains from Ghana, who looked ex- face, which appeared to have ing line up, but new manager asked the press to reserve judg- much work to be done. tremely promising in pre-season been partially re-laid, looked in Arjhan Songgamsub wasted little ment on the current crop of play- – James Goyder Sawasdee Cricket League Phuket gets new youth pitch weekly roundup Team # of games # of # of Total played wins losses Points

1) Kingfisher Island Cricket Club 3 3 0 55 2) Patong Cricket Club 2 2 0 43 3) Laguna Cricket Club 2 2 0 38 4) Liquid Lounge Lizards 3 1 2 32 5) Village Cricket Team 3 0 3 16 6) Phuket Cricket Development Club 3 0 3 10

he Village Cricket Team took on the Liquid Lounge Liz- ards at Cherng Talay School on February 14. The Village TCricket Team were all out for 180 runs against the runner up team from last season’s Island Furniture League. Captain Kevin Quilty fired up his troops for the bowling The opening of Phuket’s new youth football pitch at Headstart International School brought out some healthy insult to come, but while the Village fielders chased down every competition between parents and children. ball, it was all in vain as the Liquid Lounge Lizards’ captain and dults and children marked followed shortly after, and despite Macro) might provide a conve- opening batsmen scored 41 runs not out. Dave Kelleway did the the grand opening of a the pitch being narrow and more nient solution. most damage, scoring an impressive 94 not out to ensure the Anew 5-a-side football suitable for small-sided games, “I hope we can use the Liquid Lounge Lizards won by nine wickets. pitch at Headstart International that didn’t stop the 18 adults from football pitch as much as possible, Cricket fans should note the final of the Sawadee Cricket School with two days of matches. attempting to play at the same but it all depends on whether it competition has been postponed and is now tentatively scheduled February 12 saw parents and chil- time. can be maintained properly. We for March 6 at BIS. dren gathered at Headstart to cel- Football carnage subse- would easily play up to three ebrate the opening of the pitch, quently ensued, although a good times a week, although I think which will be used regularly by time was had by all. twice is more realistic since many children at the school and the The following day Karl of us are also playing football at local community. Ward, a local footballer who has PIA at the moment. The day started as children been instrumental in the building “I think footballers around first got their chance to test out of the new pitch, organized a Phuket/Central will enjoy the fact the new playing surface. Parents tournament for local footballers. that we now have our own qual- 25 players, mainly from Phuket ity pitch for regular practice ses- Town, gathered and were divided sions. It’s a good location for into four teams of six for a mini everyone, and we don’t have to tournament. worry about pitch availability and Finding a suitable surface to frequently changing times. Also, play football on in Phuket Town I think it will be a social thing, with has long been a problem and the frequent gatherings,” he said. large contingent of farang For information about footballers in the area have been practicing on the pitch at constantly frustrated in their quest Headstart or to register an to find a playing venue in recent interest in football in Phuket, visit years. Ward, however, believes www.phuketfootball.com. that this pitch (situated opposite – James Goyder February 20 - 26, 2010 SPORT PHUKET GAZETTE 23 Martial arts medalist hosts judo seminar ore than 20 adults she is making a competitive Sophie will be training with and children gath- comeback. Sophie’s last compe- Chone at Phuket Witthayalai ered at the Phuket tition was in 2005 but she will be School in Phuket Town. MInternational Acad- returning to action in April to take He is delighted at the new emy last Saturday for a Judo semi- part in the Thailand Open. addition to his Phuket team. “We nar by Olympic veteran Sophie “I just want to see if I can have been training together for Cox. Sophie, a teacher at PIA, compete again. I think the level about two weeks. She still has a represented Great Britain at the of Judo in Thailand is probably lot of ability but she needs strength 2004 Olympic Games and has slightly lower then in the UK, be- and fitness if she is to return to won five European medals. cause it is not as popular here, competition. I am very happy to Sophie gave everyone a but there might be people have her on the team her experi- brief introduction to Judo, focus- coming from Japan or Korea to ence is valuable to our kids, ing mainly on the self defense as- compete,” she said. because she has been in so many pects. She is planning to set up an Sophie will be traveling to international competitions. extra curricular Judo school at Bangkok as part of a Phuket “The thai champion at her PIA to give students more in depth team led by Phuket native Chone weight is very strong so it will be knowledge of the sport. Changkol, who has represented difficult for Sophie to win but However, she might have to Thailand at Judo. He now Sophie does have a lot more put teaching Judo on hold for the teaches in Phuket Town and one experience, which will be an next few months in order to get of his students recently won a advantage,” he said. Olympic veteran Sophie Cox gives Chone Changkol a first-person some lessons herself, because Southern Thailand championship. – James Goyder demonstration of a proper Judo throw at a Judo seminar at PIA. Rugby players hit F1 season surges to high gear he 2010 Grand Prix season promises to be one of the the road for charity Tmost interesting and excit- ing Formula 1 racing contests in years. Seven-time champion Michael Schumacher comes out of retirement to join the re- branded Brawn outfit; Fernando Alonso is at the helm for Ferrari; and reigning champion Jenson Button joins 2008 title holder Lewis Hamilton at McLaren. It is the first time four champions will be on the grid in more than two decades. Refueling is prohibited this season, although tire changes will with Timo Glock and Lucas di by a Cosworth V8 engine. still be allowed. This means that Grassi; US F1, based in Charlotte, The 2010 season gets un- the cars will start a Grand Prix North Carolina, is the first Ameri- derway in Bahrain on March 14, with anything up to 200 liters of can team for many years; Cam- followed by Melbourne two Three local rugby players (from left) Bob Pearson, Jeff Klentzi, and Pete gas on board and drivers will have pos Meta from Spain will run weeks later. It is too early to Burgess, will bag the ball and pick up their bikes to cycle from Bangkok to conserve their tires until the Bruno Senna; and a revamped predict a winner – or indeed a to Phuket to raise money for charity. first pitstop. Lotus team will be led by Air Asia champion – but it promises to be hree rugby players plan compare his body to ours, you will This will play into the hands boss Tony Fernandes. All the a fascinating year. to cycle from Bangkok see what I mean! We are hoping of smooth drivers like Button and newcomers will be powered – Jeff Heselwood to Phuket to raise to do it in six days, which means Alonso. Hamilton, by compari- money for the Asia Cen- cycling an average of 160 son, has a more aggressive style T and may destroy his tires in the tre Foundation, an organization kilomters per day. It will be very helping disadvantaged children difficult but hopefully a strong early stages of the race. and children at risk by providing fresh breeze from the north and One other minor tweak has care, training and education.. the psychological support from all been added in order to improve Bob Pearson, Jeff Klentzi the donors will help us,” he said. the ‘show’: the top 10 drivers in and Pete Burges are hoping to Anyone interested in spon- qualifyin have to start the race on raise 300,000 baht in order to help soring the trio should contact Pat the same tires as they used in the the foundation. Cotter by email at: phuketrugby@ final qualifying session. The cyclists all play for the gmail.com. There are also four new Bangkok Bangers, a rugby team – James Goyder teams. Virgin Racing comes in that participates in the Phuket Rugby 10s every year and have a fierce rivalry with the Phuket Vagabonds rugby team. Jeff Klentzi was inspired to make the 957-km journey after playing in the Rugby 10s. “Every year during the International Rugby 10s, our club – the Old Bangkok Bangers – helps to sponsor the scholarships of a few Asia Centre Foundation children. Unfortunately, despite all this effort, there is never enough, so we have decided to try to do a little bit more this year. “None of us have ever cycled this far before. Although Pete is a proper cyclist, Bob and myself are not, and when you 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY February 20 - 26, 2010 Krabi steps into the luxury echelon by Leslie Chittayanon he click-clack of well- heeled travellers is a rare Tsound on the streets of Krabi. Many visitors only catch a glimpse of the modest little town through the tinted windows of their transfer vehicle, en route to some swanky beach resort. In the past, Krabi never as- pired to being anything more than a sleepy backpacker stopover; it was comfortable shuffling along in the same old familiar flip flops. But lately, the town has taken baby steps towards a more com- prehensive tourist infrastructure. Without selling out to crude commercialism, Krabi is confi- Clockwise: Krabi Villa offers five premier vacation homes with opulent dently carving a niche in the high- amenities including a private pool. Takola Restaurant features Thai- end market. fusion menu options made wth the freshest ingredientsfrom their on- Using facets of leisure, art, site farm. Wat Gaew Korawaram is currently under construction in culture and health to attract new Krabi and will house one of the largest collections of Buddhist literature. interest, the town is gaining cred- ibility and becoming a more ap- and drink champagne in the outside the town centre. Lush pealing destination to affluent jacuzzi until 3am, without causing nature paints the perfect travellers. any disturbance, enjoy a private backdrop for al fresco dining and The 46-berth marina, set to butler service, and you tell Villa Buddhist art pieces add an almost open at the end of March 2010, staff what time you want the temple-like aura. The array of could bring a new wave of cleaners to arrive.” classic Thai dishes, such as tourism with it. Krabi Villa provides guests mango and cashew nut salad and The marina is located close with a mobile phone with speed tom yam kung (a hot and sour to the Krabi’s centre, and will dials for massage, free transport broth with shrimp), are always provide a convenient gateway for to the beach, and the in-villa butler sensationally flavoursome. luxury travellers. With this sturdy service. Every service can be This blend of delicious food, rung on the ladder, Krabi has the tailored to suit guests’ individual rustic décor and jungle ambience, opportunity to climb to new levels needs, ensuring the ultimate ensures the restaurant remains a of popularity and profitability. relaxing experience. favourite among locals and As local hotels struggle to Many luxury travellers are international visitors. keep afloat during turbulent switching to this style of Across town, Takola Rest- financial tides, luxury pool villas accommodation due to the aurant is a newer addition to are becoming an increasingly maximized space, privacy and re- Krabi’s dining scene, and also popular choice of accom- laxation, not to mention offers the winning combo of modation. considerable savings. exotic setting and consistently These managed homes not Krabi’s dining scene may good food. Takola trades tradition only feature all the lavish lack the variety found in Phuket; for trend; with brilliant white trimmings of a high-end resort for however, it makes up for it with columns, waxy foliage and a cheaper rate, but are un- authenticity. Ruen Mai is Krabi’s subdued lighting creating a paralleled in terms of privacy. longest-standing restaurant, and is modern tropical accent. Pierre-Yves Loiers, the well known beyond provincial Takola prides itself on its creative force behind Krabi Villa, borders, for its exceptional food range of healthy dishes, which describes the advantages a and incredible ambience. are accompanied by a bed of private pool villa has over a The restaurant is located in mixed leaves, freshly picked from resort suite. “You can play music a concealed leafy oasis just the on-site hydroponic farm. The chef adds a dash of restaurant’s spicy cuisine. cleansing facials and invigorating elegance to everyday dishes by Luxury spa treatments are body scrubs are performed by incorporating high quality a necessary indulgence on any professional therapists using ingredients. Diners can choose visit to Asia, and Kantawan Spa, nature’s finest ingredients; red curry with imported beef, or in Krabi, offers a tranquil setting customers can also enjoy private enjoy spring rolls stuffed with for some star-rated pampering. use of the sauna and Jacuzzi after fresh river prawns; the restaurant The traditional Lanna-style teak their skin treatment or massage. excels at putting a classy spin on house overlooks a lotus pond, and A stylish new yoga studio everyday fare. the interior is designed using has recently opened in Krabi, and The wine list features a natural materials and subdued offers bilingual instruction in number of new world wines, lighting to promote relaxation. various styles of yoga. Soul of which complement the Asian massage, deep- Yoga offers three classes each day, including hot yoga and children’s yoga. Other noteworthy sites for the discerning traveller include Krabi Contemporary Art Gallery and Wat Gaew Korawaram. Works of national and international artists are exhibited in the new art gallery, many of which depict local landmarks and scenery. The new temple, which is still under construction, will house the South’s largest library of Buddhist literature. In Krabi, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich local culture and enjoy a truly authentic experience, while still enjoying all the essential elements of a luxury holiday. February 20 - 26, 2010 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Flashpacking in Cambodia villas per year and pay electricity charges only. For the initial three years, a 10 percent guaranteed return is in place. Once that term ends, the revenue is split, with 50 ROPERTY percent going to unit owners and P 10 percent for capital refurbish- ment. The remaining 40 percent WATCH is retained by management for operating expenses and fees. Mr Hunter said the man- Bill Barnett is Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks agement arm Song Saa Resorts (c9hotelworks.com), a is looking for other idyllic and re- Phuket-based hotel and property mote locations in Laos and consulting firm. His BLOG Myanmar for further expansion. (thephuketinsider.com) is The Source for all Hotel and Real Song Saa is set to open in Estate News in Greater Phuket. the second quarter of 2011 with rack rates (daily room rates) he recent launch of forecast at US$400 for one-bed- Cambodia’s first private room villas and US$650 for the two-bedroom villas. However, island resort, the luxuri This Cambodian island is home to one of the country’s first luxury villa resorts. INSET: One of Song Saa ous Song Saa, turned getting there is no easy feat. Bar- Resort’s 14 villas, half of which were sold within the first two weeks of the property’s launch on the market. T ring swimming, most travelers heads in the local property indus- try when more than half of its villas arrive via Sihanoukville and then Thailand, plus options). However, planning in Koh Rong. He envi- graphic of travelers who are for- were sold in the first two weeks take a 30-minute boat trip to the the word is that the Thai govern- sions smaller development plots saking traditional organized travel of the property’s international island. A small pontoon Cessna ment is expected to liberalize being sold by larger land owners and venturing to destinations once marketing campaign. The resort, transfer service is also in the freehold ownership of apartments in order to get the development the reserved of more adventur- developed by Rory Hunter and works for those who prefer to fly in the next year or so. market moving and critical mass ous backpackers, but they still marketed by CBRE, comprises in. Mr Hunter expects many According to Mr Hunter, infrastructure in place. want their home comforts and 14 villas; five two-bedroom and adventure and cultural tourists land development costs in Cam- Most of Asia’s tropical is- access to their modern gadgets. nine one-bedroom units, which who are already visiting Siem bodia, including in Phnom Penh, land destinations were first dis- In summary, it looks as are being marketed as ‘lifestyle’ Reap and Phnom Penh to add the range from 15,000 baht to 35,000 covered by backpackers. Much though Cambodia’s healthy investment and resort yields, destination to their itinerary. baht per square meter. However, is being written about the evolu- supply of beach-front property, rather then straight residential Foreign ownership of prop- beach land in Sihanoukville, near tion of the budget backpacker to low development costs and grow- real estate. erty is not allowed in Cambodia the new airport, ranges from Bt5 today’s urban ‘flashpacker’ ing access though regional low- Villa owners who put their but there have been revisions million to Bt13 million per rai. (affluent backpacker). cost carriers will put the country units in the rental program are al- which allow for 99-year lease CBRE’s David Simister is ‘Flashpacking’ is a term that on a fast track into the island- lowed 30 days free usage of their terms (versus a 30 year lease in currently working on master also reflects a growing demo- resort market. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY February 20 - 26, 2010

The inside scoop behind what’s contaminating the H-2-Uh-O! world’s water supply

nce I learned about a lesser-known chemical called ‘Bisphenol-A’ O(BPA) – commonly present in the plastic bottles used for drinking water – and the the potential health problems it poses to humans, I dug much deeper into the subject of drinking water. After my research, I want to share the real truth about the water situation in the world. Both community and private sources of drinking water are susceptible to a myriad of chemical contaminants – bio- logical pollutants that may vary depending on source conditions, treatment procedures and other factors. Some of the more com- mon chemical pollutants include pesticides, fertilizers, petroleum products, and indus- trial solvents. Some problem organisms, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa and algae, cause problems with taste and odor, while others are potential pathogens. Threats to drinking water quality originate in livestock and plant products, industrial wastes and activities from our businesses, residences, recreational areas and transportation systems. The drinking water from our taps is unsafe to drink be- cause it contains pharmaceutical residues. People who drink tap water are SOURCE FOR CONCERN: More and more of the world’s water sources are becoming conaminated with the wastes from commercial drinking second-hand drug residue. The chemicals, especially pharmaceuticals. Among the most prevalent chemicals that find their way into drinking water are estrogen, basic problem is that after a drug is swal- tranquilizers, seteroids, and chemotherapy drugs. lowed much of the compound is excreted polluted with female hormone residues, clofibric acid; a drug which is used to lower The long term effect of all this is difficult in urine and will end up contaminating which could affect the development of blood cholesterol levels. The possibility that to estimate. drinking water. So when you turn on your male babies. this could have been caused by industrial There is not yet any evidence show- tap you get bits of old contraceptive pills, A report published in 1999 by the UK spillage was ruled out when it was estab- ing a clear link between water pollution antibiotics and tranquillizers in your nice Environmental Agency reports that 57% lished that clofibric acid is not manufac- and problems (such as fertility) affecting sparkling glass of apparently clean of the fish in a studied river have experi- tured in Switzerland. human beings. But the absence of any drinking water. enced a sex change. Chemicals in treated When the chemists checked other such evidence may possibly be a result of You can’t see the drug residues, of sewage and factory waste are blamed for lakes and rivers they found low concen- the fact that, as far as I know, no one has course, and the water companies can’t get upsetting natural fish hormones. The re- trates of the drug were extremely com- yet done any research into this issue. The them out. From time to time newspapers searchers found that fish were more likely mon. When researchers in Germany research would be extremely simple to do and magazines around the world discover to be affected when they spent time close started looking for clofibric acid, they found and wouldn’t cost very much. new research showing that fish are chang- to a sewage outlet. They also found that the drug in all sorts of water supplies - Scientists would simply count the ing sexes from male to female in drug pol- fish who lived upstream (away from the including tap water. Intrigued, the research- number of people with fertility problems luted rivers (it is, of course, the female sewage outlet) were much less likely to ers looked harder and they found several (or some other specific disorder) who had hormones from contraceptive pills and be affected. other drug residues, including lipid-lower- drunk re-circulated water, and then com- hormone replacement therapy which The chemicals in sewage which are ing drugs, analgesics (including diclofenac pare that figure with the incidence of fer- cause this phenomenon). most likely to affect fish are female hor- and ibuprofen), beta blockers, heart drugs, tility problems among people who had I raise the question of whether or not mones, such as estrogen. Strangely, some antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs and hor- drunk fresh spring or borehole water. But public drinking water supplies could be scientists still seem puzzled about the mones. They found these drugs in both who would want to do such research? source of the fe- natural bodies of water and in drinking Certainly not the water companies. male hormones. water – and they found that the How are the drugs in your drinking While they were concentrations were highest in heavily water affecting your health? Is your daily studying lake populated areas. cocktail of tranquillizers, antibiotics, hor- water for pesti- Once they had ruled out industrial mones, steroids, chemotherapy drugs, cide contamina- spillage the researchers realized that the heart drugs, painkillers and so on making tion, a group of drugs had come from human body wastes. you ill? How do all these drugs interact? Swiss chemists Further surveys between 2006 and 2007 Are they likely to be at least partly respon- were surprised of the drinking water for more than 28 sible for the way the increasing rate of to find that the million Americans detected the wide- cancer diagnoses? No one knows, and the lake was also spread but low-level presence of pharma- authorities don’t seem to want to know. polluted with ceuticals and hormonally active chemicals. Maybe they are frightened of discovering what’s really in our water. While the US government regulates the levels of pathogen’s in US drinking water, there are no rules restricting the disposal of pharmaceuticals and other com- pounds, apart from one: the herbi- cide atrazine. It seems that as we continue to populate and aggregate, our wastes will certainly accumu- late where we live. Therefore, we must accept that there will be a certain degree of contamination. Meanwhile, politicians around the world now drink spring water, at taxpayers’ expense, which is bottled at source before it has a much chance of becoming contaminated. What you will drink tomorrow? February 20 - 26, 2010 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Phuketian splendor

ost tourists who dust the sand off their feet and venture into Phuket’s Old Town mansion. In accordance with Last year a local bus- M Chinese custom, many of the inessman built two rows of are charmed by the Sino- Portuguese architecture they find items are paired; an imposing shophouses on what had been there. The sheltered walkways, cabinet, ten-feet high, winks Chinpracha House’s front lawn; classical pillars and stucco across the hall to its identical twin. parts of the beautiful old perimeter flourishes of Thalang Road and While much of what can be fence were destroyed. The land its siblings are fine relics of the seen at Chinpracha House came had been sold off by members of island’s tin-mining heritage. from China, much else was shipped the Tantawanit family. While the But the town offers much at huge expense from the West: the Phuketian splendor of the mansion grander examples of the Sino- geometric floor tiles from Italy; a remains open to the public, who Portuguese style than the grand dining table from England; knows if it will remain so. See it shophouses that line its central the walls enclosing the grounds while you can. – Dan Waites streets. Scattered here and there from Amsterdam. Other items were collected by the house’s late are the stately mansions of the For more information island’s prominent tin-mining resident, Pracha Tantawanit, who Two showy Chinese cha- of indoor courtyard enclosing a had a fondness for antiques: an old contact: Old Phuket Tour, dynasties. And what some might 245/45 Srisoonthorn Road, not know is that at least one is racters emblazon the entrance to pond. Light streams from the typewriter sits on a table; a decrepit Chinpracha House: ‘Lian Bee’, vaulted ceiling, koi carp laze telephone, bug-eyed with bells, Thalang, Phuket. T: 076- open to the public. 3520712. M: 081-9702605. Tucked away off Krabi meaning ‘Beautiful Lotus’ in beneath the lilies. Though it may hangs from a wall. Road, Chinpracha House was Hokkien. This was the name of look like a pretty though pointless built in 1903 while King the company through which the curiosity, this chim jae, as it is Chulalongkorn was still on the family traded in their three bases: known, is an old fashioned air throne. The man who built it, Fujian, Phuket and Penang in conditioning unit. The water cools Prapitak Chinpracha, or Tan Ma Malaysia. Now known by Phuket the air around it, generating air Siang in Hokkien Chinese, was just expats more for its visa extensions currents inside the building; the 20 years old at the time. His father, than anything else, Penang was koi eat the mosquitoes that would Tan Niaw Yee, was a Fujianese coupled tightly with Phuket by the otherwise make the water their soldier who had moved to Phuket tin trade. What was mined on this home too. Properties for sale within Laguna Phuket island was shipped to Penang, and Striking too is the ornate in 1854 and made a fortune in the 1 Allamanda 1-Bedroom Suite THB 6.5 M 2 Allamanda 2-Bedroom Suite THB 7.5 M burgeoning tin mining business. onwards to the world. mother-of-pearl furniture that Their descendants, the Tan- Stepping inside the mansion, Prapitak Chinpracha imported tawanits, still own the house. the most striking feature is a kind from Fujianese palaces for the

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Tel: 087-884 VILLA Starting at just THB 12 [email protected] 4663 (English), 089-292 Top spec villa, 600m from beach. million. 9416 (German). 210sqm, 2 bedrooms, 3 bath- Tel:+66(0)76 279280 ; CONDO PATONG 58SQM rooms, pool, sala, big shade sail +66(0)81 539 8118 or Freehold, 7 floors, furnished, 3B/R VILLA lookout, modern furniture. 10.2 Email: million baht. Tel: 084-653 5863. 400m to the beach, car park, IN SAI YUIN RD martin.phillips@phillips- pool. 1.6 million baht. Call Lovely quiet private estate, property.com owner at Tel: 081-082 5707. well maintained 4 year old 3 B/ RAWAI VILLA www.phillips- Room Villa for sale for 9.5Mil property.com HOUSE SALE OR RENT THB, Neg. Western kitchen, 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished, 5 aircons, cur- swimming pool, kitchen, tains, large common pool & NEW ON THE MARKET! bighall bar, near Simon. Rent sala. 24/7 security with key 3 lots, approx 1 rai each. Bang 70,000 per month or sale 19 pass access. Contact Michael Pae waterfall area, east side. million baht. Tel: 087-267 7281, for extra pics or veiwing of the Beautiful views, privated road. 085-243 3878. house. Sale price is 9.5MIL & Must see to appreciate. 2.75 NEW DETACHED NEW HOUSE FOR company already established million baht per lot. Finance HOUSE SALE/RENT possible. Call Chris. Tel: 086- NEW APARTMENT so just change over the direc- Spacious in prime loca- 942 1930. NAI HARN tors’ names. Tel: +61-3-9766 tion. 3 ensuite bedrooms + Free hold, top floor, 102 sqm. 2 3633, +61--414 4732. Email: guesthouse, all AC, maid's bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fully fur- micsta75 @hotmail.com room, private pool, in FREEHOLD PATONG nished with 42inch plasma tv., 1,000sqm walled garden. Just finished, new apartments. spa, gym, tennis, big swimming 3 BR, POOL, 354 SQM Part-furnished. Chanote. Selling at good prices. Tel: 084- pool. Only minutes to beach. 6.5 Modern home w/ pool. 3 bed- 14.9 million baht. Tel: 087- 845 2170. million baht. Tel: 089-593 6815. rooms, 4 baths, kitchen, dining, 273 0141. Email: alangath Email: shmaen2006 @hotmail.it living, parking. 8.5 million baht. @gmail.com LAND FOR SALE Tel: 085-782 6900, 085-782 near the main road to Baan for sale in Phanason 3, In Srisuchart Grandville Thalang. 253.25sqm, 3 3, not far from Tesco Lo- 6900. Email:dahammer6089 PATONG HOUSES Don - Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, tus. 3 bedrooms 2 bath- @hotmail.com 5.9 million baht, seaview, 3 HOT DEAL LAYAN 9118. Email: honda.1437@ double garage, furnished rooms, 1 car park and story, 7 rooms, 3 bathrooms. yahoo.co.th and landscaped garden. little garden. Very nice BEACH FRONT CONDO New pool villa, 7.2 million baht. 2.95 million baht. Con- house contact to come North Patong. 2 bedrooms, free- 6 rooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 tact Phing. Tel: 087-278- see at 087-277 0978 or hold, great sea view. 9.7 million story. Tel: 087-053 6016. CHALONG HOUSE 0067. Email: sweetpinky [email protected] baht. For pics, please contact @live.co.uk me at Tel: 086-276 5117. Email: [email protected] SUPERB LOCATION PERFECT LAND IN NAI HARN SHOPHOUSE Nearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Very good location for business. 18 mil- Are you looking for the 12 mos old, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 lion baht. No agents. Tel: 086-944 Land 3 plots, Chanote of 3/ IDEAL FAMILY HOME perfect location in Nai baths, kitchen, 1 aircon unit, 2065, 087-689 9679. Email: 4 of rai each, sale by lot or full Harn? Excellent plot of furniture. Rent: 24,000 baht per [email protected] plot, road, electric, water, Land - 1 rai - with house in month. 3.8 million baht, pay lake view. Start at 4,500 baht a safe soi. Only ten min- 3.6 million. A bargain! Tel: 080- per sqm. 522 3357 (English), 086-476 utes walking distance 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, CHEAP LAND Land 19 rai, Chanote, lake from Nai Harn Beach! Call large room wall, gated, se- 2093 (English & Thai). Email: view, road, electric. Under now. Tel: 081-892 1057(En- cluded, very nice. 5.5 million [email protected] 4.8 rai of land between the air- priced at 5.5 million baht per glish & Thai), 081-691 baht. Possible long-term port and the Sarasin Bridge rai. Tel: 081-787 4383. Email: 9679 (English & Thai). rent 18,000 baht. Tel: 081- 48 RAI KHAO LAK / near Mai Khao includes ac- [email protected] Email: service@phuket- 537 1173 (Thai), USA 503- BANG SAK cess. Can be subdivided into 4 consult.com 697 8528, 971-533-0654. 250m from the beach. Chanote, plots. 6 million baht. Tel: 080- Nor Sor 3. Only 1.7 million baht. 521 5425 (English). Email: LAND NEAR RAWAI Call or mail for further info. Tel: 080- [email protected] FOR SALE 522 4089 (English), 081-397 1 rai 2 ngan 97 whaa with 4957 (Thai). Email: kamala@ chanot. Tel: 089-885 4517 (En- phuket.ksc.co.th TOWNHOUSE FOR glish & Thai), 081-908 8580. SALE OR RENT Email: [email protected] Luxury 5+1 bedroom villa TOP SEAVIEW LOT conveniently located 800m 2 rai, Chanote, 6 million baht 30 RAI IN TOWN from BIS and central to ma- per rai. Tel: 089-473 8338. Long lease. Near Dowrung rinas, shopping, golf, airport Email: [email protected] School in Phuket Town. Tel: and beaches. 535sqm of 081-691 2526. practical, contemporary liv- ing with indoor or outdoor 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE entertaining, excellent for sale. 62sq wah, 2 bath- LAND FOR SALE bathrooms (Jaccuzi) and rooms, Villa Dawroong. 4.5 Several plots of land for sale, spacious bedrooms. Func- million baht. Contact Khun Tar. In Moobaan Tinawut, excellent locations, great tional kitchen with open- Tel: 076-377052, 089-971 1268. Samkong, close to Yada value. Situated in Layan, plan dining. Safe and se- Dental Clinic. 2 connected Mission Hills and Paklok. 1/ cure estate. Perfect for a buildings, 2 floors, 3 bed- 4 rai to 3 rai plots. Tel: 081- young family. Excellent SURIN BEACH rooms, 3 bathrooms. For 891 1826 (English), 081-891 rental return for investors. Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 rent: 12,000 baht per 2926 (English & Thai). Fax: Sale price 19.5 million baht. for sale. 2.2 Rai, 5 min walk month, sale: 2.8 million 076-238940. Email: kevinq Tel: 084-442 1580. Email: to Surin Beach. Email: baht. Tel: 081-597 6302, @loxinfo.co.th [email protected] [email protected] 081-597 9441. February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Property Gazette

FLAT LAND SEAVIEW CONDO LUXURY POOL MUST SELL NOW HOUSE FOR for sale. 9,312sqm, flat land near 1.7 MILLION BAHT RAWAI VILLAS beautiful villa Kata Beverly Hills. SALE / RENT Bang Pae waterfall on border CONDO 3 bedroom/bath, big pool with with the main road to Mission jacuzzi, garden, includes fur- Hill. Asking price 3.5 million baht nishing. From 20 million baht, per rai = 1,600sqm.Tel: 081-693 now 17 million baht. Tel: 081- 4075 (English & Thai). Email: 788 8280. [email protected]

CHEAP HOUSE 4 RAI NAI HARN FOR SALE Chanote. 6 million baht by rai. 50% finance available, 1 story house on land. 1.5 rai, No agents please. Tel: 089-594 Rawai beach. For sale, ready to move in for just 9 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully 4017. 54sqm, 150 meter from million baht, 4km from furnished at T. Taimuang, sea, financing 1 years. Layan Beach, excellent lo- Phang Nga 2.5 million baht. Tel: VILLA FOR SALE Tel: 080-078 0931. Email: cation, great value. Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: yaris. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathroms, [email protected] 081-891 1826 (English), [email protected] fully furnished. Tel: 081-895 081-891 2926 (English & 7310. See at www.horizon Thai). Email: kevinq@lox TWIN HOUSE WITH residenceandspa.com VERY NICE SEAVIEW info.co.th For further de- BUSINESS LAND tails, please see our web 2 houses with business. Area 400SQM POOL HOUSE site at www.baanboosa totals 285 sqm. 5 years. Rawai seaview, 12m x 4m pool korn.com 4,950,000 baht. Tel: 076- 312sqm. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- indoor area all as new for sale. 9.9 281196, 086-045 3139. Email: rooms. Fully furnished, 24- million baht. Tel: 084-843 3613. [email protected] hour protection. 5 minutes to 1.7 MILLION Chalong Bay, 10 minutes to freehold, 120sqm. Fur- Nai Harn Beach, 20 minutes nished. 8.5 million baht. TWIN HOUSE BEST DEAL IN KATA THE ROYAL PLACE 1 bedrooms condo, sale/rent, to Patong Beach and 15 min- Contact Adrian. Tel: 082-801 4th floor unit with 2 balco- same as Soi Villas Solitude, 100m. from beach. 2,500,000 utes to Phuket Town. Sale: 3445. Email: troyadrian@ nies. Approx area: 42sqm. Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai land baht or 20,000 baht per month. 6.5 million baht. Rent: hotmail.com Fully furnished, ready to for sale, Chanote title. Can Tel: 086-025 8276. Email: 45,000 baht per month. Please contact Khun Sam. move in. Please email: buy separate. Price 7 million [email protected] info@allaboutweband LAND AT PA KHLOK Tel: 085-110 6449 (English & baht per rai. Contact to see. design.com Tel: 087-689 9679. 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 Thai). For further details, Kor, Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - VILLA FOR SALE please see our website at http://ipdproperty.com/30- Muang Mai Road. Near Mis- for sale. Heroines' Monu- NEAR LAGUNA BEACH LAND sion Hill. Price 3.5 million baht. chalong-villa/30-chalong- NAI HARN LUXURY ment. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- villa.html CONDO KOH YAO YAI Tel: 089-472 9118. rooms. 4 bedrooms, 4 8 rai beach land, public road & bathrooms at 3.3 million water 80m long white sand LAND AT baht. Call Jane. Tel: 089- SHOPHOUSE - beach, no rocks, include shop CHERNG TALAY 729 8009. CHALONG house, Beautiful view Beautiful 390sqw, nice flat land, quiet area, 12 months old, 3 storey, 3 bed- land. Tel: 081-649 3557. Email: room, 2.5 bath, 1 km south of [email protected] For chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 near PRIVATE SALE OF Laguna Home. Price: 6 million Circle. Full kitchen, 1 air con, hot further details, please see our HALF A RAI water, all-glass front door, office baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086-709- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. website at http://www.phuket in Ao Makham. Land is located furniture, beds, very clean. Rent 2933. Open-plan kitchen, living lifestyle.com opposite Port of Phuket and 28,000 per month. Valued at 3.7 room. The villa is fully next to Bel Air Cape Panwa million, you pay 3.6 million baht in- airconditioned and fur- NEW BRAND CONDO Resort. Price 4.2 million. Tel: cluding additions. Bargain! Tel: APARTMENT, KARON nished. Built on 360sqm, Mid Town, Royal Place Project. 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. 086-476 2093. 3-floor apartment in Karon Plaza Studio condo, fully furnished, rea- 176sqm living area, with a for sale. Fully furnished w/aircon. sonable price. Tel: 086-476- 9612. ROYAL PLACE CONDO beautiful garden. The loca- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms w/ hot tion is only 10 minutes to water, kitchen, and large living New 37sqm one bedroom CHEAP LAND FOR SALE 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo for sale at Royal Place, Bang Tao beach and 5 min- room. 2 balconies + terrace. The utes to Laguna. Price 5.5 Close to Phuket International 111sqm. Start 4.5 million 5-BEDROOM near the Tesco Lotus intersection apt also has a room for renting million baht. Tel: 089-813 Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 baht. Must see. Tel: 084-993 out. Pls contact at Tel: 076- POOL VILLA on the Bypass Road. Comes million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 7308. For further details, fully furnished including all elec- 1447. Email: kwanphuket@ 396693, 087-267 6830 (English), hotmail.com 7676. Email: phuketann@ please see our website at 087-267 5957 (English & Thai). trical appliances. Ready to move gmail.com. www.amphaiseabreeze.com in August. Complex has pool, Email: [email protected] gym, restaurant etc. 1.85 million baht. Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: LAYAN LAND [email protected]

SHOPHOUSE - CHALONG Rawai beach. Land and 12 months old, 3 storey, 3 bed- house for sale. 6.5 million room, 2.5 bath, 1 km south of baht. Credit lease 360,000 Circle. Full kitchen, 1 air con, hot per year. Tel: 086-940 8914. water, all-glass front door, office Email: [email protected] furniture, beds, very clean. Rent for sale. 11 rai, flat land. 3 28,000 per month. Valued at 3.7 min from Layan beach, hill million, you pay 3.6 million baht in- and lake view. Price 4.2 HOUSE IN ANUPHAS cluding additions. Bargain! Tel: million baht per rai. Tel: GOLF VILLA 086-476 2093. 089-813 1447. for sale. Kathu, 3 bedrooms, maid NEW HOUSE IN room, aircon, small THE BANYAN VILLA 17 RAI WITH PALM swimming pool, TREES Chanote title. At Kok Kien, Takuapa, 8 million baht. Phang-Nga. 85,000 baht Tel: 081-854 0061 per rai. Contact Khun (English), Piek. Tel: 081-892 4094, 087-395 7301 084-304 9339. (English & Thai). HOUSE & FURNITURE for sale. 3.4 million baht, FOR SALE COMMERCIAL Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, BUILDINGS near Land and Houses Park. 29.5sq wah, 2 bed- 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In for sale. Each building has 3 floors. rooms, 3 bathrooms, hill Chaiyapruek Village at Land & On big road at Kamala Beach, view, common pool, club House, Chalong. Good location near Krungsri Bank. Price 20 house. Tel: 089-873 1009 and entrance from By-Pass million baht. Tel: 083-180 2143. (English), 081-893 8524. road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084- Email: [email protected] 627 7001. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS February 20 - 26, 2010 Property Gazette

2.4 MILLION BAHT HOME PROPERTY IN KATA PRIME LAND FOR SALE Khok Kloy town, Phang Nga. 4 GOOD FOR BED & MUST SEE POOL VILLA IN KATHU years old. 118sqm home on BREAKFAST URGENT SALE! FOR QUICK SALE with in 2km of 3 golf 904sqm plot. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath- or big family. One project with courses, rooms, lounge, big kitchen, 4 apartments, pool, fully deco- 5 rai, 50sq wah with aircon, phone line, 2 car covered rated, furnish incl. Thai com- Chanote title, parking. Chanote. Tel: 081-728 pany needs money now. 7.9 near Central/Tesco 4821. million baht for 4 apartments. Lotus/Big C. Tel: 081-788 8280. Perfect for private KRABI, AO-NANG complex. POOL VILLAS WAS BT10.5M Only 5.5 million baht Land area 320 sqm., 2 bedrooms. NOW BT8.5M 2 bedrooms, furnished on Beautiful, 2 bedrooms, 2 per rai. 6-7 million baht. Second home Boat Lagoon Marina. Central is- 50sq wah. European fit in, bathrooms and extra vaulted 120sq wah (480sqm) land, with strong rental income. Tel: land, house for sale, freehold title, Tel: 081-854 0061 5 minutes to beach, com- ceiling room, fully European 2 story. Thai building of 15 087-897 7380. Email: mraxelmay approx 200sqm. Built in German guestrooms, fully furnished, (English), munal pool, 24 hour guard. furnished, free form swim- @gmail.com kitchen, jacuzzi, beautiful furniture For 3 million baht o.n.o. ming pool. 5 minutes to Nai 1 reception, 2 studios. 10 087-395 7301 (with or without). 50" flat, carport, min walk to Kata beach. Tel: 087-271 4484, 085-889 Yang beach. Must sell very (English & Thai). MANEKRAM 161SQ WAH rare. Corner unit. From 31 Jan 1220. Email: supha2007 urgent for 8.5 million baht 20 million baht. No agents 2010. Tel: 085-258 3900. Emal: please. Tel: 085-441 4999. Corner block to the rear of the @hotmail.com o.n.o. Call for more details. estate. 19,000 baht per wah. [email protected] Tel: 087-271 4484, 085-889 HOUSE IN BANGJO Email: [email protected] 1220. Email: supha2007@ for sale. 2 bed, 2 bath, chanote, LOVELY POOL VILLA 2-STOREY HOUSE hotmail.com BEAUTIFUL western kitchen, saloon, fully fur- Big pool & garden. 3 bedrooms, NAI YANG LAND IN PATONG nished. Price 6 million baht. Con- LAND AT PA KHLOK 4 baths, office. Quiet hillside tact Khun Lek. Tel: 089-5903665. near beach. Freehold. Secure. NICE HOUSE Very nice. Tel: 076-388236, 089- WITH POOL 400SQM POOL HOUSE 727 5407 (English). Email: Rawai seaview, 12m x 4m pool [email protected] indoor area all as new for sale. 9.9 For further details, please see million baht. Tel: 084-843 3613. our website at http://www.villa- sale-phuket.com SALE CHEAP CONDO 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 min- NAI YANG PATONG 49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote, utes to Phuket airport. Ask- MODERN VILLA Modern studio apartment, fully 2.5km from Heroines’ Monu- ing price: 120 million baht. Top spec villa, 600m from beach. furnished, beach 400m. 1.1 ment. 1.7 million baht per rai. Chanote. Must see. No 210sqm, 2 bedrooms, 3 bath- million baht. Tel: 081-082 5707. Tel: 083-180 2143. agents. Please contact via rooms, pool, sala, big shade sail by email: allservices29@ lookout, modern furniture. 10.2 gmail.com 4-BEDROOM million baht. Tel: 084-653 5863. 3-BATHROOM HOUSE 3 RAI LAND IN TRANG Rawai. 2 floors, aircons, hill SALE HOUSE KATHU HOUSE IN KATHU views, cul-de-sac. Tel: 081-270 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, for sale. Freehold, 2 floors, 2 6310. Email: jackiebeyers@ swimming pool, 73sq wah. bedrooms. 2,000,000 baht. Tel: hotmail.com Please contact for more de- 081-415 6415. tails. Tel: 089-908 4873. sea view. Hasip Pee Road, FLAT LAND BAAN BAI MAI 49sqw. 4 bedrooms with bal- IN CHERNG TALAY NEW HOUSE IN conies, 2 bathroom, air-con, for sale. Over half rai. 2.6 million NAI HARN-RAWAI fully furnished. Chanote. Near Nai Yang beach. 3 baht. Tel: 086-047 2463 (En- Price 17 million baht ono. bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, glish), 086-161 1136 (Thai). Tel: 087-270 9093. Email: 220sqm. 4.2 million baht. [email protected] Tel: 085-796 2827, 089-473 LAND FOR SALE - 2 RAI 5873. Nice land for sale in Pakhlok, near for sale. 3 rai in Baan Po, MARINA VILLA, 14 MB! the waterfall. Great mountain and Muang, Trang. Very good New Pool Villa in Boat Lagoon. ROMAN STYLE seaviews. 2 rai plot. Price 4 million location for business, suit- 14 million baht. Tel: 076-238948, CONDOMINIUM baht per rai. Please contact me able for house projects. 081-968 9046 (English & Thai), Bangkok studio condominium. for more details. Tel: 081-895 Electricity, access road. 081-353 9730 (English & Thai). Modern furnished luxury studio 3347. Email: nickfrangoudes@ Sale by owner. With Fax: 076-273466. Email: pen condominium in prestigious Ro- gmail.com Chanote. Price: 9 million @phuketpropertytrip.com For manesque style complex, with baht ono. No agents further details, please see our built-in kitchen, cable, internet, HOUSE IN RAWAI please! Tel: 075-210646, website at http://www.phuket gym/pool, aircon, washing ma- for sale. Single-story house, 087-270 9093. boatlagoon.com chine, parking, 33sqm. Sale 155sqm living area, fully fur- 950,000 baht. Rent 8,500 baht per nished, 2 bedrooms with bath- BEACH LAND month. Tel: 089-504 8882. Email: room, 1 living room, kitchen, QUICK SALE HOUSE IN [email protected] aricon, safe, bathroom with KHAO LAK 5 RAI CHALONG washing mashine, covered car Beautiful 5 rai, Chanote title. 94sq wah, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath- Hard to find better than this, next KATA CHEAP park and terrace, swimming rooms, 2 car park, big garden, GUEST HOUSE for sale in Samkong near to 5-star resort. 118m of beach full furnished. Price 4.5 million pool 4x8m, land area 640sqm. Can resale as penthouse, 4 con- Price for the house 5.2 million Bangkok hospital. 2 storey, front, stunning property. Tel: baht. Tel: 087-886 4208. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car parking 081-649 3557 (English). Email: dos, 2 apartments, balconies, baht. Land lease for 96,000 garden, near beach, security can space. Email: info@allabout [email protected] For for sale or rent. 3-story villa, baht per year. Long term lease LAND ON COUNTRY extend. Offer over 7 million baht. webanddesign.com further details, please see our sea view, hill view, garden, contract. Tel: 076-248100. CLUB Good investment. Tel: 086-276 website at http://www.phuket pool, 4 bedrooms with 2 Near club house, 550sq wah. 13 6597. lifestyle.com en-suite bathrooms, 6 bath- million baht. Includes member- LAND AND HOUSE NEW TOWN HOUSE rooms, ADSL, Jacuzzi. Big ship. Email: [email protected] HOUSE IN KAMALA living room, kitchen/dining, PATONG LUXURY 2 houses on land. 2 ngan, 3 bed- laundry room. 5 aircons. SEAVIEW VILLA BEACHFRONT CONDO rooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fur- 8m x 3.5m private pool. 2 Super sea view over Patong. North Patong. 2 bedrooms, nished, Nor Sor Sam Kor title, parking spaces. Tel: 081- Ready to move in. 25 million freehold, great seaview. 9.7 good location, 5km from the 677 9837, 089-646 4786. baht, freehold. Tel: 086-982 million baht. For pics, please beach. Price: 10 million baht. Di- Email: sync_koji@hotmail 2888 (English & Thai). Fax: 02- contact Tel: 086-276 5117. rect from owner.Tel: 083-180 2143. .com 960 7051. Email: prim_purdue Email: [email protected] Email: yaris.vios@ gmail.com @yahoo.com For further details, please see our website at http:/ Quick sale, 232sq wah, 25m. in Phuket Inter villa project for /awphuket.com attached to Chaofa West sale. 2.3 million baht. 36.5sq Rd, near Wat Chalong, 3 wah. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- bedrooms, 3 toilets, 4 aircons, rooms, includes furniture, cur- 2 GOOD INVESTMENTS Looking for land to buy? 2 houses, furnised. Panoramic 2 phones, ADSL, 1 temporary tains, kitchen, 1 aircondioning Kata. Land at Banpara Pakhlok warehouse. Price 14 million unit, common pool access. See more classified ads on main road, 2,532sqm. Call baht (negotiable). Tel: 089- Tel: 089-873 1009 (English), for more information at Tel: 081- at www.phuketgazette.net 697 0928, 089-723 8209. 081-893 8524. 367 0991. February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 31 Property Gazette

BEAUTIFUL LUXURY WESTERN STYLE Properties VILLAS VASSANA RESIDENCE HOUSE LAYAN- MODERN HOUSE IN KATHU For Rent with private pool, 3 to 4 bed- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 TROPICAL FOR RENT rooms, fully furnished. For rent powder room, hot water, 4 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. or sale. Tel: 087-8938 747. aircon units, telephone, ADSL, Fully furnished with parking NICE HOUSE NEAR cable TV, washer, dryer, west- lot. Built in BBQ in the gar- LAGUNA ern kitchen, 40" LCD TV & den. Cable TV, UBC, internet. In Pasak 3, fully furnished. KATA CONDO entertainment. 160 sqm. For 23,000 baht per month. 15,000 baht per month, mini- rent or sale. Tel: 02-860 3254, Please contact for more in- mum 6 month. Tel: 086-690 081-400 0796, 087-895 3555. formation. Tel: 081-432 6587. 2119. Email: ruangruk27@hot Email: popeyepse@hotmail. mail.com com pool villa. Long term rental. 5 BEDROOMS LUXURY Quiet location on Soi VILLA PATONG AWESOME Pasak 8, Cherngtalay (off 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Rawai with private garden, OCEAN VIEW main Thalang Rd). 2 Storey for rent in Nanai Road, Patong swimming pool, ADSL. Long or 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with villa with 3 spacious double beach, 2 bathrooms, private short term rental. Tel: 086-279 2 and 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool green quiet area, great bedrooms all rooms car parking, communal swim- 0837. Contact for more details room, with sea view. 115sqm price. Must be seen call Edwin. ensuite. Western kitchen ming pool, telephone line + at email: bricothailand2@ inside with a huge 50sqm Tel: 086-786 6350. with oven, washing & internet ADSL. The price for hotmail.com rent is 30,000 baht per month for terrace, teak kitchen, fur- tumble dryer & mod cons. long term rent o.b.o. Tel: 086- nished, long term preferred, for sale. Rawai/Nai Harn, Fully furnished to high Eu- 952 2070. 25,000/month. Tel: 084-840 Soi Kerny. 3 exclusive SUPER DEAL! ropean standard, bed linen 1262. Or email: north8east luxury apartments. Each 35,000 BAHT PER and towels provided. Suit MONTH @yahoo.com apartment comprises 2 bed- working couple or young BRAND NEW HOUSE rooms and 2 bathrooms, for rent near British Interna- family. Secure walled gar- large Euro-style kitchen and den, terrace decking and tional School and opposite living room, large balcony Boat Lagoon, 3 bedrooms, 2 HOUSE IN NAIHARN private pool. Must view. back and front with sweep- Long term rentals only bathrooms, fully furnished, fully ing views over Rawai and air conditioned. The price for please - 6 months plus. Andaman sea. Swimming 65,000THB per month. Tel. rent is 20,000 baht per month for pool and roof top whirlpool. long term rent o.b.o.Tel: 086- K.Da +65 819 703 947 to Price start at 8.5 million Newly renovated & deco- arrange viewing. 952 2070. baht. Tel: 087-882 9604. rated duplex townhouse. Rawai beach. 5-bedroom Email: [email protected] Excellent convenient loca- pool villa, long-term lease, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE tion, next to Land and 2 NICE HOUSES IN furnished, cable TV, WiFi. for rent in Kathu. 2 bathrooms, House Chalong, on the SAMKONG telephone line, security sensor, 3 BEDROOM for rent. Near Bangkok Phuket Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: for rent. From 20 Feb 2010 quiet road between Chaofa covered car parking. The price CHALONG Hospital & Tesco Lotus. 2 [email protected] until 30 Nov 2010. Low East and West Road. The for rent is 25,000 baht per 3 bath, 3 car parking, furnished, floors, aircons, nice place, well season price 20,000 baht house is fully furnished. 2 month for long term rent o.b.o. aircon, 13,000 baht per month kept, parking. Good for home per month, 3 bedrooms, bedrooms with large built in Tel: 086-952 2070. 1 year lease 6 months ad- office or residential unit. 22,000 FULLY FURNISHED computer, pool. Naiharn. wardrobes, 2 bathrooms, vance. Tel: 081-370 3199. baht per month/each. Contact HOUSE Tel: 083-388 8036. large western kitchen with washing machine. All owner. Tel: 081-797 3138 (Thai), 2 bedrooms, 2 aircon, hot PENTHOUSE 3 BEDROOM rooms are equipped with 083-551 8855 (Eng). shower, free internet, cable STUDIO FREEDDOM CHALONG 2 BATH air-con units. Private cov- TV. 12,000 baht per month. 21st floor overlooking APARTMENTS garage, storage, furnihsed, ered car park. Looking for PATONG TOWER Near Chalong Bay. Tel: 081- Patong Beach, small Patong. kitchen, fridge, cooker, aircon, year, 15,000 per month long term rental. Only Modern 1 bedroom condo for 892 4311. kitchen, able to use facili- fully funished, aircon, TV, safe 1 lease, 6 month advance , pri- 20,000 baht per month. long-term rent on beach road. ties of the Andaman Beach. bathroom, hotwater. 12,500 vate. Tel: 081-370 3199. Call us now. Tel: 081-823 Tel: 084-8473 304. See www. Suites Hotel, Restaurant, baht per month. Tel: 081-891 4627 (English & Thai). selectphuket.com PROPERTY IN SURIN room service, tennis court, 4561, 084-845 0541. HOUSE FOR RENTAL FOR RENT swimming pool, and newly land & house 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 PATONG LUXURY Two apartments in Surin: a 50 fitted out professional gym, 150SQM NEAR B.L. APARTMENT APARTMENT sqm with 1 bedroom and a 92 LOCH PALM aircons & full furniture security wireless internet available if 24 hrs. only 20,000 baht starting New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 2 bedrooms, ADSL, large sqm with 2 bedrooms. Tel: Golf Club. 2 bedrooms, living required, short or long lets. rental 1st March '10 pls contact bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, swimming pool 2 levels +46-8-4081 8820, +46-76-192 room, 24 hour security, Tel: 089-972 3861. Email: 080-2280777. Contact Mr. Ley. cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, 200sqm. Long or short term. 8893 (English), +46-70-732 [email protected] kitchen, hot water, garden, with garden, car park. 8,000 baht Tel: 086-279 0837. Email: brico 7657 (English). Email: mats furniture, store tank pump. per month. Tel: 081-6923 163. [email protected] [email protected] Price 17,000 baht per month. KAMALA BEACH RAWAI BEACH CONDO Tel: 086-411 7842, 084-186 for rent. Very nice, new apart- Bungalow long term rental, 0947. ment and houses, fully fur- start from 11,000 baht per nished, aircon, internet, Cable Classified Advertisements month. Daily cleaning, WiFi, 3 BED HOUSE PATONG TV, quiet, cleaning lady. cable TV. 1 minute to Rawai Roof, terrace, spa. Amazing. 18,000-20,000 baht. Please Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. beach. Tel: 086-143 7915 (Thai, 35,000 baht per month. www. contact for more details at tel: Eng, German). gardenislandphuket.com 083-6453 546. Then hand it to any of our agents.

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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. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS February 20 - 26, 2010 Property Gazette

PENTHOUSE KATHU ANDAMAN ESTIMATE Property Accommodation STUDIO W/ POOL, GOLF SERVICES Household Services Available KAMALA 135 sqm, 1 bedroom, 2 baths, 1. Full building design Items big living room, western 2.Estimate budget and kitchen, terrace, quiet, nice BOQ. ONE BEDROOM APART LUXURY MODERN PHUKET REAL ESTATE view, partially furnished. 25,000 3. Make BOQ to secure bank fully furnished, wifi, pool and SOFA DOT COM baht per month, long term only. loans Tel: 083-201 4621. Email: parking quiet location in Patong Tel: 076-293149, 081-824 1385. for sale. Large L-Shape. 3 piece [email protected] 22,000 baht / month. Tel: 081- Fax: 076-293149. Email: 4. Draw building structure brown material. Brown and Please go to visit our website: 892 1621. [email protected] 5. Draw house renovations cream cushions. 20,000 baht http://phuketrealestate.com 6. Fix home building service o.n.o. Tel: 080-529 8377 (En- PATONG LUXURY APT glish), 089-651 1727 (Thai). 45 sqm, kitchen, swimming PATONG BEACH Tel: 089-651 3093. Email: Center Patong, 1 and 2 bed- Email: [email protected] pool, available from 1 April. Tel: SEA VIEW CONDO [email protected] rooms. Tel: 076-341827 or Property 085-158 7638 (English). Corner, 125 sqm, 2 bed- email for info and photos. Email: BATH AND TAPS FOR Wanted Email: [email protected] rooms, 2 baths, living room, [email protected] SALE For further details, please see Western kitchen, terrace, KNOCK DOWN TEAK Cream colour quality bath tub - our website at http://: panoramic view from 11th floor, HOUSE SALE 180cm x 90cm. Good condi- HOME RENTAL APARTMENT & ROOM www.husiphuket.se pool, car park. Freehold. Tel: An Aussie couple want to IN PATONG 076-293149, 081-824 1385. tion. Modena tap system. Good rent a villa or residence, 4-5 Apartment for long term rent. Email: [email protected] condition. Selling due to new beds, furnished or unfur- 8,000-20,000 baht per month. APT PATONG 1 BR bath purchase. Worth 30,000 nished, from 1 April 2010 for Room from 800-2,000 baht per New, fully furnished, cableTV, baht new. Selling for 7,500. Tel: A/C, hws, balcony. From KATHU GOLF APT a minimum of 3 months up to night. Please contacr for more 62 sqm, 1 bed, 1 bath, living room, 081-894 4582. Or send email: 12,000 baht per month + 12 months. From Layan to information. Tel: 076-512151, Western kitchen, balcony, nice [email protected] utilities long term. Tel: 082- Surin, but prefer Laguna area. 089-290 9567. Email: info@ and quiet. Long term only. 11,000 814 0048 (English), 083- Prepared to pay up to brommathaihouse.com For fur- baht. Tel: 076-293149 Email: 29 & 21" TV REAR 393 9533 (Thai). Email: 80,000 baht per month. Tel: ther details, please see our web [email protected] PROJECTION +61-7-5444 5612, +61-438- site at www.bromma thaihouse. [email protected] – Samsung 29" TV: 3,000 082632 (English). Email: com baht [email protected] BANGKOK NEW KARON BEACH APARTMENT – Samsung 21" TV: 1,500 SEA VIEW KATA GUESTHOUSE baht. APARTMENTS Upmarket. Promotion rate: 799 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fur- APT: MAX 3M BAHT nished, spectacular ocean, Both have remotes and work Quality, modern 1 bedroom apart- baht. For further information, Are there any apartments out valley view. Only $150 per perfectly. They are a little ments with pool, kitchen, cable please see website at the link there for sale at a max of 3 night. Suits couples or fami- over 2 years old. Silver colour. TV and Internet – from 14,000 baht below. Tel: 02-2599 884. Email: million baht? Should be in lies. Please contact for more Tel: 084-653 5863. Email: per month (min: 6 months). For [email protected] southern part of Phuket. information. Tel: 087-881 7600. [email protected] Email: [email protected] more info. Tel: 081-270 5374. Please visit our website: http:/ /www.mhc-guesthouse.com Email: [email protected] HOUSEHOLD ITEM WANTED - KATA SALE GUESTHOUSE AT 800 BAHT GUESTHOUSE ONE BEDROOM APART PER DAY pool chair teak, comfort chair, set I'm looking to purchase an ex- fully furnished, wifi, pool and CHALONG sofa bamboo, many items call for isting guesthouse in Kata with parking quiet location in Patong aircondition, hot water, Cable details. Tel: 081-367 0991. TV, free internet, ADSL, new lease and any other perks soon. 22,000 baht / month. Tel: 081- 1-4 million baht of high quality, Ideal size would be 10-20 rooms 892 1621. building. Price 5,000 per month or 400 baht per day. plantation teak. Processed MOVING SALE with bar/restaurant. Email: Household & kitchen Items, Please contact for more in- from sawmill factory. Suitable [email protected] 2 big jars, big TV, big fridge EDEN RESORT IN formation. Tel: 085-888 5144. for small to medium size KARON project, or private villas and for sale. Moving back home. VILLA / APT Sale or Rent. 1 bedroom with spas. 90 days completion. Tel: 076-319058. Email: Looking to purchase a 2/3 bed separate kitchen and dining PATONG BEACH Contact Ms Harris. Tel: 081- [email protected] apartment or villa in or close to room, fully furnished, ADSL and SEA VIEW CONDO Rawai beach, room+motobike. 937- 7219. Laguna/Surin. Need to take satellite TV. Stunning sea views Corner, 125 sqm, 2 bed- Low rate for a month, fully ownership no later than mid- and large swimming pool with rooms, 2 baths, living room, equipped, WiFi, safe, night life. Household May. Would prefer Laguna re- access to gymnasium. Sale 6.5 Western kitchen, terrace, Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: Holiday Services sale but all others considered. million baht or rent for 30,000 baht panoramic view from 11th floor, [email protected] Budget 15.5 million baht. Tel: per month. Small complex with pool, car park. Freehold. Tel: Homes & Villa +44-633-8542 0001. Email: big views. Tel: 087-882 9604. 076-293149, 081-824 1385. Rentals PHUKET HOME [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Building MAINTENANCE Products renovations, house repairs, & Services KATA LUXURY VILLA painters, tilers, electricians, Classified Advertisements RENTAL plumbers, carpenters, con- 3 bedroom villa with spectacu- struction. Fluent English Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. lar Andaman Sea view. Built up speaking boss. Free quotes area 3,400 sqft & is sited on the given. Contact Rin. Tel: 084- Then hand it to any of our agents. QUALITY BUILDING 1935124. Or send email to: SERVICES rocks 15M above sea.6M x 15M infinity pool.Villa is sur- phukethomemaintenance@ * Built-in |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| rounded by dense foliage;has yahoo.com (heading) * Architect, construction, reno- spacious balconies;outdoor vations, showers in natural settings;& is * Carpentry, real wood, parquet very private. Thai ,Japanese, & CONSTRUCTION |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| SERVICE * Painting Balinese design influences & Construction, supervision + * Tilers artifacts.Excellent cook & maid |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| provided. Tel: +65-9-621 management, design and * Sand wash 0254 (English). Email: build new villas or renovate * Teakwood furniture [email protected] For your existing villa. Contact 2 |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| * Teakwood sala futher details, please see our home. Tel: Tel: 081-255 7003. And website at www.housephuket. Email: [email protected] com * Trailer car delivery services ** Fair prices and free estimates |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| given ** ** Made to order ** Contact: 087-270 9093 |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (Thai), 087-689 9679. (English). Email: [email protected] 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. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 33 Boats & Marine

23M, 75" YACHT - SELLING FISHING SUPERSALE BOAT

Very nice - Teak yacht, - 8 years old Call & email for info & pics. - 18m x 4.5m Now 9.5 M. Tel: 086-010 - Hino diesel engine ek100 6988 (English). Email: with 315hp [email protected] - All wood recently refin- ished - Ready to use FISHING SPEED BOAT - 2.2 million baht Tel: 083-042 7537 (English & Thai). Or email: jirawat@ thesun-group.com

WINDSURFING BOARD WITH SAIL Windsurfing board with sail for sale. Only 15,000 Baht!! Tel: 28.5 feet, 2 out boat en- 089-932 5175. Email: wojidkow gines, 4 stroke Susuki 45 [email protected] knots, 2x225hp, new cover, 2 GPS, fishfinder out & HOBIE CAT 16 down rigger, radio, CD, all FOR SALE completely for fishing Thai Hobie Cat 16 in very good con- dition for sale. Only 139, 000 FORMOSA 51, 1976 registerd and good trailer (4 wheels). Contact Khun baht. Tel: 089-932 5175. Email: Reduced to 85,000 pound. For [email protected] further details www.boatshed Lek. Tel: 080-040 8038 (En- phuket.com glish & Thai). SEA KAYAK 2 SEATER SELLING YOUR BOAT? Cost 28,000 baht new, asking The "No sale No fee" brothers. JEANNEAU 35, 2003 price 12,000 baht for quick sale. 3 double cabins. 27Hp Yamar Call Alan on Tel: 084-842 6146. Contact Steve. For more de- spinnaker. Only $79,950. For Please see our web site at tails, Tel: 084-845 1200. further details. www.boatshed www.boatshedphuket.com phuket.com FORMOSA 51 1976 KELSALL 55', 1983 Classic ketch. Own this cruis- Great charter catamaran re- KAYAK FOR SALE ing legend for only 99,995 duced to Euro 169,000. For New feelfree atlantis 14 cockpit pounds. Tel: 084-842 6146.For further details. www.boatshed cover. 25,000 baht. 9am.-5pm. further details. www.boat phuket.com Tel: 089-591 9804. shedphuket.com 17M THAI WOODEN MAXUM 2100SC NEW 9 RXT-IS 255HP BOAT [email protected] SPECIAL Ideal for diving or ecotour busi- 40 hours of use, 220 HP/ 5 Lt Brand new 2009 RXT-IS 255hp ness this boat is like new! Hino Mercruser engine, Bimini cover, (last unit). 70 mph! Special 320 hp, generator 20Kw, TAT, in excellent condition with Thai price: only 565,000 baht. Tel: Insurance ok, 30 people max. registration. Tel: 087-418 3552 081-754 7599. Email: csutivas Based in Chalong pier. Low (English & Thai). Email: simon @hotmail.com price to quick sale 1.8 million [email protected] baht. Contact Chris. Tel: 082- 55 FOOT CRUISING 281 5490 (English). Email: BOAT FOR SALE CATAMARAN [email protected] 35 feet, Thai reg. Fish or fun New! 6 double cabins, 105sqm. For further details, please see 115hp. Isuzu 4cyl, diesel twin, Sails, composite. Ready to our website at www.gipsea- disk 2 : 1 marine trans. 450,000 sail!. 1.8 million baht o.n.o. Tel: phuket.com baht. Tel: 085-069 9800. 087-461 8089. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS February 20 - 26, 2010 Island Job Mart

MARKETING STAFF 600SQM NIGHTCLUB, Looking for marketing staff to BANGLA ROAD work in Patong. Req: Thai Na- New nightclub opening tionality, good communication soon!Several positions available!! in English, positive and hard Floorstaff, Barstaff, Promotion working. Basic salary, high com- staff etc. Fluent English, outgo- mission and 7 hour workdays. ing attitude needed. Good salary Send your CV with picture to: & benefits. Contact now. Tel: 076- [email protected] 340215, 085-783 0303 (English). Fax: 076-340215. Email: HOUSE MAID NEEDED susanna.karranto@sk- To look after 5 villas in Rawai. ravintolat.fi For further details, Good money, easy work. Tel: please see our website at http:/ 083-641 9327. /seductiondisco.com

HOTEL PRIVATE RECEPTIONIST HOMESCHOOL TEACHER Hotel in Patong wants male Two very nice girls aged 4 and 9 receptionist with good spoken are looking for a top qualified fe- and written English and abil- male homeschool teacher (need ity to use basic hotel booking to be able to teach in all subjects system. Tel: 076-296654. like english, math, science, his- Email: [email protected] tory, geography etc.). Please do not apply for this job if you are "just" NATIVE ENGLISH an English teacher. Private and SPEAKER very well equipped classroom, To live and work abroad as a good salary, work permit (long term financial advisor. Attractive contract) and free accommoda- conditions, airfares paid, rent, tion provided. Tel: 075-662099, plus bonuses, etc. Tel: 085- 089-873 0201 (English), 081-978 114 4762 (English). Email: 0602 (Thai). Fax: 075-637246. [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Island Job Mart

EARN 40,000 BAHT PER MONTH Are you young and outgoing, English speaking? New com- pany, workpermit given and visa assistance. Email: [email protected]

SALE STAFF WANTED Full- or part-time. Thai national- ity with English speaking Employment skills. Tel: 081-537 6866. Wanted

WEDDING PLANNING LOOKING FOR A JOB MANAGER AND STAFF Experienced, self motivated, 1. Wedding Planner/Manager creative (gastro/events). Ger- 2. Dress Shop Staff man, sms 084-630 7484. A Japanese wedding company is seeking enthusiastic persons EXPERIENCED aged 25-35 years old, Thai na- PROJECT MANAGER tional. 5 years experience in Thailand, 1. Excellent written and verbal now seeking contracts in English and good computer Phuket for resorts, apartment skills. Previous experience in blocks, and single houses. Tel: wedding/hotel industry would 086-948 6368 (Jurgen), 089-288 be an advantage. 7294 (Alan). 2. Able to communicate in spo- ken English, with some com- GUIDE WANTS TO puter skills. Monthly salary WORK 10,000 baht. Can speak good English and understand Swedish. I worked Please contact us by email. For for 4 years as a tourist guide in position (1) also send resume Phuket. Tel: 080-535 5200 and salary requirements: (English & Thai). Or send [email protected] email:su_kongrit@hot www.sa-mer.com mail.com Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 36 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS February 20 - 26, 2010 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

HAVEN ACADEMY GAMEFISHING Articles BAGLESS VACUUM GARMIN GPSMAP Audio/Video Offering the Swedish national BUSINESS For Sale CLEANER 60CX Equipment curriculum and the Calvert Boat, company, 2 work per- Electrolux zac 6,707 war- Color map navigator, pre- School curriculum. Haven mits, web site, all equipment. ranty till 11/06/2010. New loaded with marine charts. Academy welcomes students Tel: 087-889 4588. Email: FRAMED CROSS- 6,000 baht, now 2,500 One year young, never SONY 60INCH from every nationality and is [email protected] STITCH PICTURES baht. Colour: red/white. Tel: used. New Price 25,000 PROJECTOR TV now accepting enrollment for Website: www.phuket-fishing. Three beautiful, large, framed, 076-319560, 084-441 3871 baht, make an offer. Please 25,000 baht. Includes match- the next school year. Tel: 087- com hand-made cross-stitch pic- (English & Thai). Email: contact for more informa- ing metallic stand with glass 268 1412 (English). Email: tures in matching frames. Two sawasdee-khrap@hot tion. Tel: 081-077 3307. shelving. Recently serviced with [email protected] For GUESTHOUSE 6 @ 8,500 baht (Thai dancers) mail.com Email: [email protected] 3-month on-site warranty. Call further details, please see our ROOMS and one @ 10,500 baht (Na- Todd on 089-005 0700.Email: website at: www.havenacade Banzaan Road. 500,000 baht, [email protected] myphuket.com ture scene). Tel: 087-897 3497 LLADRO FIGURINE POOL PUMP 2.5 years left on lease. Contact (English & Thai). Email: catch Tahitian Dancing Girls, #0100 1.5hp Pentair Whisperflow. Mats at 081-787 2573. Or Tab [email protected] at 085-795 2101. 1498. It's 11.75 inches, retired Hardly used. 12,000 baht o.n.o. Bulletins Business 1995, hand painted. DF file avail- Tel: 086-683 1964. Email: FRIDGE AND AIRCON able by email. Very slight dam- [email protected] Opportunities GUESTHOUSE KARON 3 Sanyo fridges 5.2 cubic. 3 age to 2 fingers on 1 hand. 12 rooms furnished to a high LG aircons 12,000BTU. 2,000- 40,000 baht ono. Please con- HALF PRICE FISH TANK standard with spacious bar/ 6,000 baht. Tel: 084-682 1066. tact for more information. Tel: SEA VIEW GUEST restaurant area seating 45+. Fish tank for sale cheap, half HOUSE 1.2MB 081-895- 7727 (English). Email: of new price. Comes with Building is well situated on [email protected] Newly renovated 8 bedrooms, main road, feehold sale or long MOVING SALE, NEW steel stand. L: 153cm, W: restaurant and bar. Fully equipped STUFF 45cm, H: 55cm. Located in lease available. Tel: 081-891 kitchen, pool table. Modern fix- 9461. Must go before 1/31/10. INTERNET DOMAIN Phuket Town, near Morning tures and fittings inc. 3.5 year NAMES FOR SALE Star School. Call Harry for ap- – Room fan: 36 cm, 390 baht lease. Chalong. Tel: 085-465 RESTAURANT/BAR when new. Now 200 baht www.kamala.asia pointment. Tel: 087-272 8128. 1589 (English). Email: thebrit Email: eric@insurance-in- for sale Nanai Road close – Hot water pot, aluminum, www.karon.asia [email protected] Pictures thailand.com crossroad Banzzan Road. 290 baht when new. Now 150 www.nanaplaza.asia available http://profile.image 600,000 quick deal price down. baht. and more. Unique opportunity. shack.us/user/Scuttle_Butt Tel: 081-787 2573 (Mats), 085- Tel: 089-350 2592 (English). E-CONCRETE 795 2101 (Tab). Email: [email protected] TENNIS RACKET MIXER TEAM BUILDING BUSINESS Yonex RQ IS. Used only 3 Makita Jackhammer. In- NAIL & BEAUTY SHOP times. Price: 4,500 baht. Tel: cludes 3 bits, all well kept. We sell Anti-aging products; MULTI STATION work whenever and wherever Modern nail and beauty shop, for sale, 6 station tower spartan, 087-265 8779. Email: weutschi Used on one job. Tel: 084- behind Jungceylon Patong, 3 [email protected] 185 8536. you want. Good investment op- universal gym. Email: chilli portunity. Thais or expats are year contract. 650,000 baht. [email protected] welcome to join. More info con- Tel: 089-504 8882, 087-588 ARC WELDER WELPRO WEBER BBQ GRILL tact at the number: 085-441 0230. JACUZZI (NEW) Super invester, Wel ARC 160, 22.5 inch in diameter 57cm. 4999. Sapphire Jacuzzi 'Palm Island' cost over 12,000 baht new, "New", comes with cover. Tel: PATONG BAR (Diamond). 5 seats with total of boxed. Asking 5,000 baht. Tel: 081-776 1490. BAR FOR SALE RESTAURANT 65 jets and 2-speed blower. Di- 084-845 1200. Soi Crocodile established. 20 Prime location, furnished, full mensions: 1990 x 1990 x years, good customers base. bar outside eating, expat re- 850mm. Dry weight: 225kg. MUSIC COLLECTION ERIC CLAPTON Tel: 081-569 5267. peat customer. Tel: 081-124 Operating vapacity: 1,090 litres. MP3 collection, over 30,000 signed and framed guitar, 8051. Email: mingrestaurant Price: 545,000 baht. SPECIAL tracks tagged. Comes on 1st pressing slowhand SPONSOR COMPANY FOR 5,000 @hotmail.com PRICE: 345,000 baht. Tel: 076- 250GB, USB drive. 31,000 baht. LP and more. 150,000 a needy child. The BAHT 273577, 081-978 5901 (En- Email: [email protected] baht. Tel: 082-807 2988. Phuket International Clean company, can get work INTERNET SHOP glish), 081-958 0743. Fax: 076- Women’s Club is a volun- permit. Buyer pays for chang- Soi Tan, 8 months old, 10 com- 273579. Email: moose@water TWIN CORDLESS teer organization raising ing shareholders. Call 085-795 puters. Rent 10,000 baht. workswarehouse.net PHONES CONTEMPORARY funds for educational 5383. Tel: 085-795 5383 (En- Quick sale. Tel: 086-177 9097. Reach cordless digital en- DINING scholarships. We rely on glish). Email: nicostokvis@ hotmail.com AIRCON FOR SALE hanced telephone with caller ID table, glass and steel. the goodwill of donors and PATONG GUESTHOUSE as new, large capacity. function. CL-33501DM twin Size: 110cm x 190cm. sponsors – small and very close to the beach and 25,000 baht o.b.o. Tel: 086- handsets. 1,500 baht. Tel: 083- large. If you would like to BAR FOR SALE center, long-term contract. Tel: Price: 25,000 baht. Tel: Patong Nanai Rd. 231/3, 950 7788. Email: simonking 550 2432 (English). Email: 089-500 8357. put something back into 087-883 7672. [email protected] [email protected] the community in which 450,000 baht. Tel: 085-477 you live, contact us to find 5935. out more about giving a GOOD BAR FOR SALE prize or being a sponsor. New Tiger Boxing Stadium. Classified Advertisements Call K. Carol (Tel: 087-417 4 year contract, fully fur- 8860) or K. Sue (Tel: nished, equipped. Tel: 082- Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. 087-277 6948). Or Email: 426 1730. Email: fasa6075 Then hand it to any of our agents. [email protected] @hotmail.fr

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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. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

RAWAI BEACH FRONT 7-12% YEARLY Restaurant with 2 bedrooms. FASHION SHOP IN DIVIDEND YIELD FLOWER IN LOVE House for lease key money. KATA Website at http://www.thai Flower in Love is a 350,000 baht. Tel: 089-646 7176. stocks.com flower shop in Phuket. We have a fresh and 150 MILLION BAHT GUEST HOUSE artificial flower service PROJECT for rent. 20 rooms very close to for any occasion in Nai Harn, seek 50% partner the Christine massage. Long- (wedding, graduation, with 25 million baht. Tel: 085- term contract. Tel: 087-883 funeral, party) and 792 0908. For sale 300,000 baht and 7678. arrangement (bouquet, rent at 6,000 baht. Shop is vase, basket, wreath, 60sqm near bar zone. decor). Free delivery in 800,000 BAHT Contact Kim. Tel: 080-148 Business Phuket area. Special YEARLY RENT 3034. Products & service to those who order from us: a free RESTAURANT Services photo of the order via SHOP HOUSE IN FOR RENT NICE GUESTHOUSE MMS or e-mail. You KATHU In front of Hotel on Nanai Rd, in Rooms, pool, fitness, sauna. can trust us in deliver- for rent. 4 floors, 4 aircon. Patong. Fully equipped, fully Near Carrefour Kasemsap. 56/ ing the best flowers to Fully furnished apartment furnished-new one. Tel: 076- 75. Tel: 081-084 3415. the one you love. To on third floor. Very good loca- 344778. place your order today, tion only 26,000 baht per please call Fern at 076- Rawai beach. Hotel, 9 month. Tel: 081-432 6587. MASSAGE PARLOUR PHI PHI ISLAND 221687 or 086-556 rooms, bar, pizzaria, for rent 6 months +. Aircon, BAR 1033. Website:http:// 200sqm. 70m to the sea. fans, 5 beds + foot chairs, etc. Fully equipped with all new www.flowerinlove- Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: ROOFTOP RESTAURANT 3 experienced ladies. I have to wooden furnishings and pk.com [email protected] FOR RENT work o/seas so need to rent it stock. Interesting theme in a on the top floor of Sinthavee out ASAP. 12,000 baht per great central location. Sound Hotel, Phuket Town. Conve- month, 15,000 baht deposit. system, LCD televisions, GUEST HOUSE nient for a restaurant or bar. BUDS NURSERY KAMALA Tel: 083-636 9213 (English), double chiller and draught KINDER GARTEN Also, a discotheque on the 2nd 084-628 4018 (Thai). Email: beers. New licences and staff apartment, 4 bedrooms, floor (with license). Tel: 087- Phuket oldest bi-lingual in- UBC, cable, safes, hot water [email protected] good turnover. 2nd floor fitted 270 9093. Email: a.pueng@ catering kitchen, living area ternational child care facil- showers, lease 3x3. Sale 1.8 gmail.com ity. High quality time proven million baht ono. Tel: 089-971 N A V E E N.....O N E - and 3 bedrooms - 1 with en- suite and private balcony. 3rd schedule and curriculum. 6120. VILLA CLASSIC Experienced native En- ENTRANCE TO LAGUNA Would you like to invest in our floor penthouse apartment STORE with living room, en-suite bed- glish teachers to teach brand new project? The plan is ages 1½ -6. Mon-Fri 8am Located next to a Queen Air room and large private ter- PATONG STEAK to build 5 modern luxurious pool - 5pm. Bus service avail- Tour Agency and 7-eleven race. Low monthly rent and GUESTHOUSE villas with emphasis on privacy. able from Patong, Karon, (opening soon). Rent: 13,000 long lease. Price discussed Spacious grill restaurant/ Location: Beautiful Rawai area. Kata, Phuket, Rawai and baht per month plus key during site visit - no dreamers bar, 65 seats, 6 rooms, Amount for this investment Chalong. Tel: 076-282 232, money. Email: kornkamonat please. Contact me, as long lease, best equip- starts from 0.5 million baht up 080-624 7060. Website: [email protected] to 30 million. ROI up to 20%. above, for further details. Tel: ment. Tel: 081-894 0570. 087-461 3121 (English). www.buds-phuket.com www.hermanns- Profit share up to 30%. Option PATONG GUESTHOUSE to join our European team. Email: sgiandubh69@ phuket.com hotmail.com for sale. 8 rooms, bar and small Very suitable for first time inves- SIGN/ MEDIA/ restaurant, 200m. from beach. tors or investors with minor ADVERTISING CHALONG CAFE Well established customer experience in the development NO.1 CARWASH SALE Please contact K.Pu in new shopping plaza. Large base. Takeover money 1.6 business. Tel: 089-971 0928. OR RENT million baht, no rent for 1 year. Email: dir@naveendevelop 086-698 6544. patio, rent paid until August. State of the art, automatic Inquiries under info@holiday- ment.eu Website at http:// Email: iamtontan Price: 630,000 baht. Tel: 080- carwash. Email: carwash_ 4you.com Tel: 081-536 2954. www.naveendevelop ment.eu @hotmail.com 706 1350. [email protected]

QUICK SALE SHOP/ OFFICE FAB-EVENT Good Location at Nanai Road, PLANNER Patong. 4.50 x 9 meters. Call for A full service and all-inclu- more details. Tel: 081-537 sive wedding planning and 7137 (English & Thai). Email: event consulting firm. [email protected] Please contact K.Sivakon. Tel: 086-403 9076. Email: GUEST HOUSE yai@fab-event .com BEACH ROAD Patong. Very rare lease. Have 100% full year, long gross in- MEDIA & come 2009, 6 million baht. 21 MARKETING rooms 7 years/term, rent 173,000 SERVICES baht per month. Yours for Phuket Creation 4,950,000 baht. Call Real Pro Co Ltd. Tel: 084-078 2753. Email: Desigh for your identity [email protected] - Logo - Brochure UP MARKET - Business card MASSAGE SHOP - Web design Up-market Massage Shop for - Signage Sale in Sasong Road, Hua Hin. WEB DESIGN Good shop frontage, top decor, - Presentation all products and fittings to be An interesting website - Photo sold. Asking 29,000,000 baht helps your business. - Corperate identity Contact via by email: (negotiable). Moving to Austra- Tel: 086-953 1706. lia. Tel: 087-302 4352 or email: [email protected] [email protected] within Website: www.design Email: phuketcreation Thailand. Or tel: 61-44-749 9639 byconcept.net @gmail.com or email mudboots1@hotmail. com for outside Thailand.

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Fitness Personal Equipment Services

EXERCYCLE LEARN TO SWIM In good condition. Computerized Beginner to imtermediate. Indi- programs and heart rate moni- vidual or group classes. Con- tor. Purchased 12 months ago tact Martyn. Tel 084-308 0827 for 40,000 baht. For sale at Email: [email protected] 20,000 baht or make me an of- Website: www.ufit-thailand. fer. Tel: 087-882 6184. Email: com [email protected] SPANISH LESSONS Do you want learn or improve Golf Stuff your spanish? I will teach you. Private lesson, 400 baht per hour CALLAWAY GOLD for all levels. Tel: 084-771 7969. Email: Elmomentoloestodo Callaway Diablo 9gr. Callaway @hotmail.com irons 3-9. Callaway Gold pitcher + sandwedge bag. Nike putter. 10,400 baht. Tel: 087- AWARD-WINNING ANTI-AGEING BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHER Why waste your money and 273 1280 (English). Email: [email protected] Freelance photographer avail- pain for Botox? Now you can able for hire, over 10 years' ex- live younger, no pain, safe, perience, any occasion or as- great result. Celebs use it, too! VARIOUS GOLF CLUBS FOR SALE signment, contact Sakhorn. Call now for special offer. Tel: Tel: 086-305 6372. Email: Tel: 076-240042, 084-889 5533. 085-441 4999. [email protected] Email: [email protected] Portfolio http://simpson38. multiply.com Cameras & Mobile Phones Equipment Personals SAMSUNG OMNIA VIDEO CAMERAS SGH-I900 FOR RENT Only used once & kept in a BACKGAMMON TATTOO REMOVE High-end video production box. Nearly 2 years old. Touch Retired Businessman We can remove your tattoos equipment for rent. From screen, internet. Excellent looking for Backgammon easily. Tel: 087-135 7954. For camera to complete kit, we condition with all accesso- Players in Phuket. Tel: further details, please see our have it all! We also offer, 3D ries.10,000 baht or make me 081-577 8443. website at http://www.tattoo- Consultancy, 3D Training and an offer. Tel: 087-882 6184. delete.info 3D Shooting. Tel: 02-678 5758, Email: [email protected] 081-256 7608, 085-943 9739. FUN, GOOD-LOOKING Email: exploretv@ gmail.com SONY ERICSON GUY WEB DESIGN for more information Model W980. Perfect condition, 43, seeks younger female friend SERVICE black, Bluetooth, 3.2 megapixel for nice dinner and fun times. Get your business online at: camera, 8 GB internal memory, Email: sbluxurypromotions@ [email protected] Club Walkman Handy (best audio cox.net Membership experience, as demonstrated in tests conducted by experts). Pets WEAVING Available Was 17,900 baht; will sell for BY HAND 7,900. Email: junkcoconut@ yahoo.de 100% hand made (OTOP) CHALONG PHUNAKA products made from PUG MISSING- Golf Course membership, 4 Krajood. Email: extra_sp 5,000THB REWARD years. 85,000 baht neg. Tel: @hotmail.com Website at Lost & Found 076-344487, 087-281 4535. http://www.thaishop.in.th /extraboom CLUB ASIA FITNESS LOOKING FOR CENTRE Will Colin Stevens, formerly of 30/ 8 month old male dog, Offering Les Mills, aerobic, 22 Moo 1, Viset Road, Rawai. missing since February LOSE WEIGHT AND Please contact me on 084-838 6th in Nai Harn. He is a GET IN SHAPE spin bike and yoga. Cardio, free weights, swimming pool, Spa, 6571. I have something that might fawn colored Pug and has Are you tired of being tired? sauna and steam. Call or mail belong to you. Tel: 084-838 6571 a distinctive scar on left, Exercise & detox pro- for details. Tel: 076-354027, (English). Email: digimansa rear leg. 5,000THB RE- gram. Tel: 0814774884. 087-275 3614. Email: info@ @yahoo.com WARD for the return of him. clubasiaphuket.com For fur- Tel: 082-271 7109 (English ther details, please see our & Thai), 080-744 1136 ARGENTINA STEAK Musical (English & Thai). Email: Sea view, steakhouse, sea- website at http://www.clubasia Instruments [email protected] food, wine, coctails. Table res- phuket.com ervation. Tel: 086-120 5454. For further details, please see our website at http://www.sky BLUE CANYON GR. PIANO FOR SALE PUREBRED BEAGLES steakhouse.net FAMILY GOLF SHARE Brand "Royale", old but nice Completed shots and papers, 1.2 million baht. 2 years. sound. 150,000 baht. Please 7 weeks old. 24,000 baht. Subs and T/F included. Tel: contact for more information. Please Call K.Chuck. Tel: 087- IT'S DRAMA TIME! 081-956 0527. Tel: 086-120 7375. 209 5174. Classes for kids and teens. Start Jan 23 in Davinci's Function Room Computers Naiharn. Tel: 083-181 9079. Website at http:// www.denisebertrand.com ENGLISH COMPUTERMAN SKY STEAKHOUSE Sales, Service, Repairs. Steak and seafood, wine cellar, WLAN & Internet specialty. coctails, sea view. Table reser- Also web design. Tel: 076- vation. Tel: 086-120 5454. For 384385, 084-625 7744. further details, please see our Email: computermanphu website at http://www.sky [email protected] steakhouse.net February 20 - 26, 2010 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Wheels & Motors

2007 MAZDA 3 4X4S Saloon Cars HATCH 1.6L Pick Ups HONDA CR-V, 2005 model. DUCATI MONSTER Rentals Red, 5 -door hatch w/leather, Prestige, white, special edi- 325,000 BAHT sound system and auto-every- tion, low kms, 1 owner, full thing! 34,000kms, with 11 NISSAN NAVARA Honda service. Must be seen. Mercedes Benz 190E. Super A1 CAR RENTALS months insurance. 625,000 09-2008 690,000 baht. Tel: 076-521133, Economy,1994, black, very SE, like new, just 10,600 km, baht, or 135,000 baht and 087-894 5643 (Thai). Email: good condition. One owner, no open cab, black, park sensor, take-over of 46 payments of [email protected] accidents. Regularly serviced. extras. Price 450,000 baht. 10,800 baht each. Call 081-787 Only 58,000 kms! Aircon. Rare! Tel: 081-270 1576. Email: 3190. No agents please! Tel: Immaculate condition, yellow Fax: 076-330728. Tel: 081-273 [email protected] SUZUKI CARIBBIAN 081-787 3190 (English). Email: color. Only 6,000 km. Year 2285 (English), 089-647 6374 4x4, 5-speed, ice cold aircon, [email protected] 2003. 380,000 baht. Tel: 083- (English & Thai). Email: san PICK-UP MAZDA well maintained, new: brakes, aircon and clutch. Tel: 081- 105 7505 (Thai), 081-893 [email protected] 1400CC Fully insured. 12,000 to 20,000 DAIHATSU MIRA- 539 2298 (English). Email: 0278 (Eng). 2 seater, manual, aircon. Re- baht per month. Please con- 90000BAHT [email protected] Automatic, 1998 model, genu- cently overhauled. 79,000 tact for further info. Tel: 089- HONDA ACCORD 2005 ine 63,000 km. Only 2 owners, baht. Tel: 081-811 7613. ELECTRA GLIDE HD 831 4703. Email: a1carrent MERCEDES/MUSSO @gmail.com an older lady and myself. Tel: SUV 600,000 baht, year '97 model. 085-069 0938. Email: nnorthwo CAR FOR SALE Contact Mats. Tel: 081-787 2573. Nissan single cab. 2.5, extra Excellent cond 4WD Silver, @hotmail.com black leather, low kms 460,000 springs and shocks in 2007. MOTORBIKES BRAND NEW CAR Price 240,000 baht. Must see baht. Tel: 089-908 7133. Email: OPEL FOR SALE [email protected] FOR SALE FOR RENT 3 doors, white color. Price contact please. Tel: 087-881 Honda Airblade, 35,000 baht. Honda City (just out from 130,000 baht. Please contact. 1775. Nouvo Elegance, 44,000 baht. showroom) auto, first class Tel: 081-389 7015. Email: ISUZU CAB 4, YEAR Honda Click, 2 years old, insurance. Only 7,000 [email protected] MAZDA 2007 FOR SALE 2000 28,500 bath. Tel: 080-227 0144. baht per week. Monthly 2.4 i-VTEC. Top model with Open cab, excellent condition. Power Dragon, 3.0 turbo, full options, Honda service, Email: [email protected] rate available. Tel: 081-343 2001 HONDA CRV Price 350,000 baht. Call for 167,800 km. Price 250,000 0777. 97,000km. One expat owner. more information. Tel: 087-881 baht, blue, good condition. Price 890,000 baht. Tel: 089- Silver, clean leather, low miles, HONDA AFRICA nice, runs great. Price 400,000 1775. Please contact for more info. TWIN750 996 2692. Email: sj.holmqvist Tel: 089-616 1995. Email: HONDA CIVIC 2002 baht. Tel: 081-788 8535. 29,000km. Genuine green @gmail.com [email protected] FOR RENT 4 x 4s book, new tyres. 160,000 baht. Automatic, full insurance, Tel: 081-719 6730. Email: FORD FOCUS airbag, ABS, 1700cc. 18, 000 TOYOTA YARIS [email protected] baht per month. Please con- S LIMITED Finest, black, year 2006. Motorbikes Lady owner. 73,000 km, tact owner for more information. 2007, white. Down payment URGENT SALE MOTORCYCLE Tel: 089-472 9118. Email: 100,000 baht, finance 10,704 full service history. No Toyota Fortuner Auto en- FOR SALE accidents. Quick sale at 5 KAWASAKI NINJA [email protected] baht x 43 month period. Please gine 2.7, bronze color, Honda Phantom, 2008, fire edi- 450,000 baht (negotiable). ZX10-R call for more info. Tel: 087-501 good condition and regular tion. 50,000 baht. For more info. Tel: 081-979 1966 (English Phuket plates, green book, CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 5697 (owner). service. 800,000 baht plus Tel: 081-389 7015. Email: FOR RENT & Thai). Email: chaya car insurance. Contact Dynajet Onboard system, IXIL [email protected] Near new Red Captiva available [email protected] owner. Tel: 081-538 7050. Xtreme rear pipes, excellent 1997 HYUNDAI for long term rental (2 months TIBURON condition, 14,000km, new Metzzler tyres, just serviced, YAMAHA FINO or more). 18,000 baht per Auto, leather, airbag, ABS, too many extras to list. AND CAR month. Please contact. Tel: CD, top condition. Price VOLVO AND MIRA NICE JEEP 335,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: 087- Fino 7 month, yellow and black 081-837 5774, 089-667 1844 239,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: 083- Fully restored 5-speeds. AND CBR 400 153 0985 (English). Email: white. 36,500 baht. Car 1991 (English & Thai). Email: 647 3509, 087-294 5737. Both have new engines, paint, tires, A/C systems. [email protected] nissan engine. 59,000 baht. Tel: [email protected] Volvo Diesel price: 165,000 076-281196, 086-045 3139. HONDA JAZZ 2005 baht. Mira price: 120,000 94 HONDA MAGNA, Email: [email protected] ISUZU DMAX 1.5 Vtec, auto, full insurance, o.n.o. For more info. Tel: 750CC, V45 FOR RENT silver, 5 door, excellent condi- 089-970 5795. Email: 150000 Bath. In good condi- HONDA WAVE FOR Space Cap, manual gear, air, tion, 475, 000 baht ono. Part [email protected] tion. New chrome, color, SALE 14,000 BAHT CD, stereo, electric windows, finance option. Tel: 080-529 saddle, sissy bar. Changed 100cc, 5 years old, disk central locking, diesel, insur- 8377 (English), 089-651 1727 motor and many other parts. brakes, electric start, green ance included. Low rent. (Thai). NISSAN NV Tel: 076-274745, 089-469 book, blue color. Tel: 076- Please contact for more de- AUTOMATIC 0020 (English & Thai). Email: 288542, 089-973 5081. Email: tails. Tel: 089-728 6242. Email: mh [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TOYOTA SOLUNA 1995, new paint, taxed / in- New engine, gears, paint 1.5SLI sured, CD/mp3, alarm, job and roof. Only one in 5 speed, manual, CD power steering, central Patong. Jeep price: 200,000 player, only 22,000km. locking. Price 115,000 baht. CBR price: 50,000 Was 269,000 baht. Now baht. Please contact. Tel: baht. Tel: 087-283 9208 Wheels & Motors only 195,000 baht. Tel: 086-948 8139. Email: (English). Email: brazilboy 089-289 2297. [email protected] [email protected] Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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