Rearing to Go Often

Volume 13 Issue 31 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555August 5 - 11, 2006 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

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IN THIS ISSUE Phuket flights By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn NEWS: Tsunami concern rules revealed prompts seabed survey; Gov unhappy with deal over air- PHUKET: Australian budget air- port meter taxi desk. By Janyaporn Morel line Jetstar has unveiled its fares Pages 2 & 3 and flight schedules for long-haul PHUKET: Provincial authorities international operations that will INSIDE STORY: Scarred for life. have distributed to dive operators include a service between Syd- Pages 4 & 5 in Phuket a draft of the new ney and Phuket starting in No- AROUND THE ISLAND: Tradi- regulations governing the licens- vember this year. tional Thai dance. Page 8 ing of dive businesses. Subject to regulatory ap- AROUND THE REGION: Biker At a meeting on July 26, proval, the airline, a subsidiary of gang probed. Page 9 Phuket Governor Udomsak Us- Australian flag carrier Qantas, warangkura gave the parties con- will launch its Thai operations on ON THE MENU: Showered with cerned a week to reply with com- November 23 with a direct Mel- surprises at Sala Bua. ments or suggestions about the bourne-Bangkok service. Page 13 regulations. The following day, Jetstar PEOPLE: The 3rd Evason The draft regulations, in will launch its first scheduled Phuket Race Week. Thai language, are divided into Sydney-Phuket service. Both Pages 14 & 15 three parts. The final version of services will initially be three LIFESTYLE: Beauty: A whiter the regulations will come into ef- times a week, using Airbus A330- shade of pale; Cocktails. fect in about one month and busi- 200 aircraft with 303 seats in two Pages 18 & 19 nesses will then have a further classes – economy and SPA MAGIC: Surely Centara. 60 days to comply with the regu- StarClass, Jetstar’s premium cab- Page 20 lations. in. One part covers environ- Jetstar General Manager of FIRST PERSON: The right to mental concerns and protection Pricing and Offline Channels, protest – legally. Page 27 of coral, and applies to boat race WHEELIE: Traffic was delayed for a couple of hours while the David Koczkar, speaking in NATURE NOTES: Mangrove for- organizers as well as dive busi- problem was sorted out. – Photo by Sylvie Yaffe. Bangkok, said, “We lead the low ests. Page 29 nesses. {Editorial: page 26} fare market in Australia, a posi- BUSINESS & MONEY: Low The second part gives in- tioning we hope to now lead with turnover at flower show; structions on how to register as our flights to Thailand, encour- Money Talks. Pages 32 & 33 a dive operator, while the final aging more people to travel more part sets out plans for the for- Rearing to go often. SPORT: Roundup of the 3rd mation of three committees. “Bangkok and Phuket are Evason Phuket Race Week; The first committee will re- KATA: The infamously steep stretch of Patak Rd climbing two of the most popular tourism New driving range. ceive applications for permission out of Kata toward Chalong claimed another victim on July destinations in Asia for Austra- Pages 34 & 35 to operate a diving business or 31 – a truck laden with concrete slabs. lians, and with Jetstar’s high PROPERTY: Home of the organize boat races; the second No one was hurt when the load slipped off the end of brand recognition in Australia and Week: Kata; Decor: Desks; will examine applications before a genuine national appetite for Construction: Surin Sabai. presentation to the governor and the truck, but it was a couple of hours before a crane, brought low fares, we believe we will Pages 36-39 the third will inspect licensed in to offload the cargo, cleared it all to the side of the road, encourage thousands of regular businesses and deal with illegal allowing traffic to flow freely again. and new tourists to [fly to] these PLUS operators. destinations.” QUEER NEWS, STAMPS, TRASH 6; The draft covering registra- salaries and wages, and details to submit reports or that are The economy fares are AROUND THE SOUTH 7; AROUND tion dictates that dive operators of any related website, the com- deemed to have submitted inad- strictly no-frills; Jetstar passen- THE NATION 10; PHUKET DIARY must register their business with pany payment system, diving equate reports will risk having gers who want to eat en-route 15; HAPPENINGS 16; MOTORING the Phuket Marine Office and courses and students. their permission to operate with- will be able to buy meals and 17; TRAVEL 21; TAKE A B REAK must present the company’s reg- The dive businesses that are drawn. snacks either when they buy a 23-24; OBITUARY, BOOKS 25; istration documents and tax in- granted permission to operate The moves were announ- ticket or on board. They will also EDITORIAL, LETTERS, ISSUES & formation, the work permits of from the province will also have ced on July 26 at a meeting have to pay for pillows, blankets ANSWERS 26 & 27; HORO- foreign staff, all boat registration to submit monthly reports giving chaired by Governor Udomsak and inflight entertainment. SCOPES, DOVEN 28; COMPUTERS documents including the names details of income, current staff at Phuket Provincial Hall. Rep- The airline’s website at 30; CLASSIFIEDS 40-51. of captain and crew, records of and dive trips. Businesses that fail Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS August 5 - 11, 2006 Dive industry rules unveiled Teens targeted in HIV awareness drive From page 1 ensure tourism in the long term resentatives from the diving and by protecting the environment for PHUKET: The growing number tourism industries, local govern- future generations. of young adults testing positive for ment and tourism authorities also “We will wait for comments HIV/Aids in the province has attended. from everyone concerned before prompted the launch of an a- The Governor explained to enacting the regulations so that wareness drive aimed at teenag- the assembly that the draft regu- we do not have to change them ers and those in their early 20s. lations were not designed to make later. I believe that other prov- At Phuket Provincial Hall people’s lives more complicated, inces will follow our lead.” on July 25, former Senator for but were to be put in place to pro- Palad Nivit said that no dive Khon Kaen and women’s rights tect the environment and to en- operators had opposed the regis- activist Rabiabrat Pongpanich, sure operators were acting within tration process. currently President of the Soci- the law. Some, however, had stated ety for Promoting Happy Fami- He also said that any ideas their concern about the possibil- lies, chaired a meeting of the raised in the meeting could be in- ity of rules mandating the train- heads of the three Chalermprakiet corporated into the regulations ing of Thais as dive masters or Centers in Phuket. before they came into effect. instructors. Based at major government Measures suggested in the They pointed out that this hospitals throughout the country, meeting, but not yet included in was an expensive process and, the centers provide support for the new regulations, included in their experience, the Thais, af- HIV/Aids patients. setting safety and insurance ter training, would often quit to During the meeting, private standards and encouraging the seek work elsewhere in the in- organizations pledged 420,000 training of Thais as dive mas- dustry. baht to the centers to help launch Women’s rights activist Rabiabrat Pongpanich, left, with Vice- ters. Gov Udomsak was abroad the campaign. Governor Worapot Rattasima and Governor’s wife Maneephan After the meeting the Gov- at the time of going to press. He K. Rabiabrat said, “I worry Uswarangkura. ernor told reporters, “We are try- was expected to bring the new more about teenagers contract- ing to establish a system that will rules into force soon after his re- ing HIV than adults, because to their children more about rela- ships. They do not know the true be acceptable to all, and help to turn on August 3. teenagers are less likely to prac- tionships and teach them about life, meaning of love and often lack tice safe sex… Teenagers often because teenagers are easily in- the ability to differentiate between want to engage in premarital sex fluenced – especially the girls. love and sex. They should love Jetstar set to launch Phuket service and they tend to trust their part- “Most teenagers have un- themselves, their parents, their ners more than their parents. For protected sex and do not know self-respect and their families From page 1 • Meanwhile, Malaysia Air- this reason, parents need to talk enough about sexual relation- first,” she explained. www.jetstar.com, through lines has resumed its pre-tsunami which flights may be booked schedule between Phuket and and paid for, shows both the Kuala Lumpur, reverting to two Sydney-Phuket and Melbourne- flights a day. Bangkok fares set at A$199 Starting August 1, flights Tsunami worry sparks (about 4,400 baht), subject to have been taking off from Kuala availability Lumpur at 9:30 am and 6:10 pm The Jetstar service to Phu- every day, with return flights at ket will leave Sydney on Mon- 10:25 am and 7:20 pm. deep seabed survey days, Wednesdays and Fridays at An introductory fare of 3:20 pm. 2,222 baht return is being offered The return flights will take for flights taken before or on Au- By Stephen Fein of the continental shelf edge in Andaman coastline is vulner- off from Phuket on the same days gust 14. Bookings must be made the Andaman Sea, some 300 ki- able not only to tsunamis gen- at 10:20 pm. by August 11. CAPE PANWA: The Jakra- lometers from shore. erated by sudden tectonic uplift The service from Mel- Up until September 15, the thong Tongyai, a 38-meter De- The purpose of the mapping events displacing large volumes bourne to Bangkok will take off airline is also offering return partment of Fisheries research is to determine whether or not the of water – such as was the case on Mondays, Thursdays and Sun- flights for 2,599 baht if booked vessel operating out of the Phuket steeply-sloping shelf edge, which with the December 26, 2004, days at 2:10 pm, with the return at least 14 days in advance, or Marine Biological Center, will be has never been mapped, is stable. tsunami – but also to a “second- flights taking off on the same days 3,099 baht if booked at least three fitted out with cutting-edge Ger- There is concern that, if the ary” class of tsunamis that origi- at 9 pm. days in advance. man technology to map sections shelf edge is not stable, another nate when there is little or no big earthquake in the region could water displacement, as is the trigger a submarine landslide, case with an underwater slide. causing a tsunami. “Even though there is no Police seized 7,568 ya bah pills in July The research, to be carried water displacement, the sheer out during three separate voyages volume of such a submarine land- PHUKET: Police seized 7,568 ya marijuana; nine for possession of One person was arrested at the end of this year and the slide, which can be in the order bah (methamphetamine) pills in krathom, an indigenous plant that for manslaughter. There were 15 beginning of next, is part of a joint of thousands of cubic kilometers Phuket and arrested 117 people has a stimulant effect, and one cases were bodily harm, eight of effort between Thai researchers of material, can also create a tsu- in connection with drug offenses, for possession of cocaine. which were solved. from the Southeast Asia START nami,” explained Dr Anond. statistics for the July 1 to 25 pe- In addition, 192 people were A total of 68 thefts were Regional Center, based at Chula- Both he and Dr Weinrebe riod show. arrested on gambling charges, of reported, four of which involved longkorn University in Bangkok cited the case of the tsunami Of the 117 arrested, 56 whom 12 were held for involve- motorcycles being stolen. Three and led by Dr Anond Snidvongs, waves, up to 15 meters in height, were held for possession of ya ment in the underground lottery. people were reported for fraud. and a team of German experts that killed thousands of people bah, 22 for sniffing glue or paint Two murders were re- Sixty-seven people were led by Dr Willi Weinrebe of the along the northern coast of Papua thinners, 29 for possession of ported, with no arrests so far. arrested for working illegally and IFM Geomar Research Institute New Guinea in 1998. nine were arrested for possession in Kiel, Germany. They said that most scien- of unlicensed firearms. Information gathered will be tists agree that the waves were A further 18 were arrested analyzed in an effort to find evi- produced by an underwater slide, for offenses related to prostitu- dence of past submarine slumps and not by any uplift associated tion, while one person was caught or landslides in the area. with the 7.0-Richter-magnitude distributing pornographic mate- If found, such evidence earthquake that is thought to have rial. might indicate that Thailand’s triggered the slide. August 5 - 11, 2006 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Gov unhappy at deal for airport meter taxi desk By Janyaporn Morel enforce the definition of “limou- In other words, PBC mem- sines” as cars with engine ca- bers who decide to take the PHUKET: Phuket Governor pacities of two liters or more. meter-taxi route, yet remain PBC Udomsak Uswarangkura has The limousine operators’ members, will pay twice – once expressed displeasure with new organization, Phuket Limousine as their share of the PBC con- arrangements announced by the and Business Service Coopera- cession and again through PTMC Airports Organization of Thailand tive (PBC), in order to extend its at a rate of 40 baht a trip. (AOT), granting exclusive rights concession to run services at the K. Charn said that the AOT to organize meter taxis at the air- airport, was forced to agree to signed a contract with PTMC port to a firm that owns no cars. this stipulation. In return, the con- last year, authorizing it to orga- At a meeting held on July cession fee was halved. nize the meter taxi services at the According to the deal, all airport. He added that the AOT Guest of honor, Privy Councillor Gen Suryuth Chulanonda, releases 26, the AOT announced that it birds as part of the opening ceremonies on July 29 of this year’s had awarded a concession to cars with engines smaller than is “following provincial policy on Halal Food, Hilal Town festival. open a meter-taxi counter in the 2,000cc will have to downgrade offering more transport options for airport to the Phuket Taxi Meter to become meter taxis or cease customers”. Co (PTMC). operating at the airport. Gov Udomsak, however, The governor expressed his Manod Choosak, the PBC was not impressed. He said, “The Phuket tourism leaders surprise, however, that PTMC President, said that the PBC has AOT have assured me that they does not operate any cars of its about 65 “limousines” with en- cannot cancel the contract with own and will act merely as an gines smaller than 2,000cc. He PTMC now, even though the tour Suvarnabhumi agent for other companies, at a said he did not know how many company does not have cars it- of these would become meter self. PHUKET, BANGKOK: Fol- adviser to the organization, was charge of 40 baht per trip. PTMC will pay the AOT taxis. Only 30 of the PBC’s mem- “Therefore I will allow the lowing the inaugural flight from clearly impressed. bers’ saloons have engines that AAT to give PTMC a three- Phuket International Airport to “I’m very happy that Thai- around 30,000 baht a month for comply with the two-liter rule. month trial period to see how the Thailand’s new Suvarnabhumi land has a very big – and very the privilege of running the counter. In return, all meter taxis Charn Jaimjaroen, Assistant service works. If PTMC devi- Airport on July 29, key repre- beautiful – airport. It can serve Director of Phuket International ates from any points in the con- sentatives of Phuket tourism up to 45 million passengers a year wanting to pick up passengers at Airport, said, “Under the terms tract then [the contract] will have businesses and the Provincial and within the next two years it the airport will have to use PTMC’s services. of the contact we cannot allow to be canceled,” he said. Government called on the cen- will be expanded to cater to any companies to operate meter The Governor added that he tral government to expand the double that number.” The no-taxi “taxi” company taxis at the airport without going had envisaged the meter taxi desk country's major domestic air- However, he added, “I think stands to make good money; the airport is, it seems, about to get a through PTMC. If the PBC being run by a collective of meter ports. the central government should wants to have meter taxis then it taxi drivers. He wanted the driv- With some 20 VIPs and improve the other airports in lot more taxis. This is because of will have to pay PTMC.” ers to be able to make a living members of the media from Thailand, too, because flights another decision by the AOT to without having to pay fees to third Phuket on board, Thai Airways should connect and not just cre- parties, he explained. International (THAI) flight TG ate air traffic to [Bangkok]. Main American fugitive arrested PTMC was last in the news 1882 landed at Suvarnabhumi at cities in each region should have PHUKET (Gazette, Nation): An charged with molesting children in 2003 when it still had taxis and 12:59 pm. a big airport such as this.” alleged pedophile wanted in the before he escaped to Thailand announced that it was increasing After disembarking, the As an aside, K. Pattana- United States was arrested in five years ago. According to po- its fare to the airport from else- group was given a three-hour tour pong noted, “It’s a pity that the Phuket on July 28 after laying low lice he later opened an English- where in Phuket to 250 baht be- of the 155-billion-baht airport, Sky Train will not be picking up in Thailand for five years. language school in Bangkok. cause the limousine concession which is scheduled to open for passengers from the airport for Police and apprehended fu- The arrest followed a raid barred non-limousine operators regular flights on September 28. the next two years. That service gitive Charles Todd Stokes, 45, in by officers on an apartment collecting passengers from the Phuket Vice-Governor Ni- should start when the airport a hotel room in Cherng Talay, stokes maintained in Pattaya. airport. ran Kanlayanamit said, “This is opens in September.” Phuket Tourist Police Inspector There they allegedly found At the time of going to good for tourism, especially when Phuket City Mayor Somjai Pol Maj Bundit Khaosutham said. around 100 photographs of boys press, the company’s principal, we promote on our road shows Suwannasupana was proud of the Stokes, who used to work aged nine to 11, both in school Patipol Prakobtan, was not avail- that Thailand has an airport with image Suvarnabhumi airport gives as a teacher in Florida, had been uniform and naked. able for comment. the latest technology, and Su- tourists arriving in Thailand. “I’ve varnabhumi is big enough to sup- been to many countries and I port the airlines that plan to come think this is the only airport that here.” has a clear identity. The decora- Pattanapong Aikvanich, tion truly shows Thailand’s cul- former President of the Phuket ture,” she said. Tourism Association and still an – Sangkhae Leelanapaporn 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY August 5 - 11, 2006

p until the attack that changed her life for ever, K. Tassaya lived Uwith her maternal grandmother in Patong. Her job as a waitress at the Seagull Home Hotel in Patong helped support her parents, both rubber tappers This man living on Soi Yodsane in Chalong, where she grew up with them and her two older brothers, now 23 and 26. Before the attack, K Tas- saya’s three-year-old daughter threw Napasorn “Ice” Iat-talod was taken by her father to live in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, where the child was being raised by her paternal grandmother. K. Boon- wiwat, an employee of HomePro acid all in Phuket, returned to Phuket to work, but after the attack fled to his home province, where Kathu Police say he remains at large. K. Tassaya’s case became over his national news after she contacted the Paveena Hongsakul Founda- tion for Women and Children in Bangkok, and photos of her inju- ries were shown in national Thai- language daily newspaper Kom lover. Yet Chad Leuk. On April 6, 2006, 20-year-old waitress RAGE Tassaya ‘Ae’ Wanich fell victim to a brutal acid attack perpetrated by her jealous and She told K. Paveena that the abuse started three years ago, enraged boyfriend, 23-year-old Boonwiwat still she when Boonwiwat nearly strang- Iat-talod (above). Courageously speaking out led her to death with the electri- for the first time since the tragedy that left her cal cord of an iron and forced her to beg for her life. She finally left face, arms and back in need of multiple skin him after he followed her to work grafts, here K. Tassaya tells the Gazette’s in a jealous rage one day and Sompratch Saowakhon of the pain she has loves him sliced her ear with a knife, she endured – and her plans for the future. said. “On April 6 this year he came to try and make up, but I Foundation is paying all of the Saying that she thought expression of that love and a real in Nakhon Pathom has allowed refused and asked to end the re- medical costs. other women might learn a les- commitment between us.” her to slowly recover both physi- lationship. When I turned to walk Remarkably, despite the son from what happened to her, “Even though I loved him, I cally and mentally, but that she away, he splashed acid on my abuse she has endured at the she said, “After I fell in love with was afraid of him – but I never still fears the reaction people will head, face and body. My aunt then hands of K. Boonwiwat, she told him four years ago, it made me thought he would do something have to her scars when she goes rushed me to Vachira Phuket the Gazette in a telephone inter- feel good when he got very jeal- like this. But I don’t want to talk out in public. Hospital,” she said. view that she had already for- ous. I felt like it showed that he or think about him any more, be- K. Tassaya admitted that The caustic acid was the given him. loved me as much as I loved him. cause it brings up so many bad after the attack such feelings had kind commonly used in the pro- “Now I am 20 years old. I I never thought his jealousy would feelings and memories,” she said, caused her to fall into such a deep cessing of liquid latex into rubber fell in love for the first time in my end up making me the way I am sobbing. depression that she had contem- mats. life four years ago. Maybe it was today,” she said. “Now I know “We loved each other most plated suicide as a way of ending Now, some four months af- the last love of my life too, be- love can have a dark side, too.” of the time we were together. I them. It has only been with all the ter the assault, she is staying with cause I am not sure if anyone will “But I still don’t understand loved him and I know he loved love and support of her parents relatives in Nakhon Pathom want to love a girl who looks the why he did this to me. He started me, too. So I am ready for him to and other family members that Province and undergoing a series way I do now,” she said. to abuse me when he thought I come back and love me again, be- she has been able to get through of skin grafts at Yanhee Hospital Fortunately, since the attack had a new lover, but in fact I never cause I have already forgiven it, she said. in Bangkok. The third procedure K. Tassaya has received a tre- did. I have only ever had one him for everything,” she added “I love my daughter, but is scheduled for August 19. mendous outpouring of support lover – him. I thought that our She said that the warmth now she lives with her paternal The Paveena Hongsakul from friends and family. having a child together was an and kindness of her aunt’s family grandmother in Nakhon Sri August 5 - 11, 2006 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5

K. Tassaya (far left) with a friend before the attack; with K. Paveena of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Women and Children in Bangkok; and as she was after the attack – scarred for life.

‘We loved each other most of the time we were together... I loved him and I know he loved me, too. So I am ready for him to come back and love me again, because I have already forgiven him.’

Thammarat, so I haven’t had a K. Tassaya’s mother had ing skin from the back of her legs In Nakhon Pathom, K. “But I still can’t come back chance to see her since my hus- refused the offer, saying no and transplanting it to parts of her Tassaya continues to wait for yet. I don’t want to go back to band did this to me,” she said. amount of money could make up head, back and neck. word from the police about her Phuket looking like this, so I have She still refers to K. Boon- for the damage he had caused. “The doctor lets me go to spouse. She confided to the Ga- to wait until the appearance of my wiwat as her husband, even Knowing that she might recover at my aunt’s home be- zette that she wants him to be face and body improves first,” she though the couple were never le- never see her daughter again only tween procedures. That helps, arrested, if only so she could have said. gally married. adds to the misery she has had to not only because I would get bored the chance to sit down with him, When the Gazette con- “Our families haven’t really endure. staying in the hospital all the time, look him in the eyes and ask tacted Kathu Police for an update talked since this crime, except She hopes to return to but also because everyone there “Why?” into the investigation, an officer when his mother called mine of- Phuket, but is not sure when that understands me and I don’t feel In the long term, she wants said K. Boonwiwat was known fering us 50,000 baht if we would will happen as she first wants her like I need to cover up my scars to return to Phuket because it is to have fled to Nakhon Sri drop the charges against their appearance to improve. The skin in front of them, as I do when I her home and where all of her Thammarat and police there had son,” she said. grafts she needs involve remov- go out in public,” she said. family and friends are, she said. been notified. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS August 5 - 11, 2006 Queer News Major embarrassment for a Sergeant-Major Senior Sergeant Major walked up to the hotel he was a from the Border Patrol little disappointed to find that two Police received a les- of the women had somehow dis- Ason in how victims of appeared. But reasoning that a crime feel after an encounter with bird in the hotel room is still bet- three attractive young women in ter than three around a lunch table, Thung Song, Nakhon Sri Tham- he went upstairs with the remain- marat province. ing beauty. Officers from Thung Song At this point, all training and Police Station were called to the experience he had gained from JS Hotel. There, waiting for them his work in the élite Border Pa- A Phuket Gazette reader wearing full dress uniform and a trol unit must have abandoned sent in this photo of a dump RASHING sorrowful expression, was Sgt him. He allowed himself to fall site next to the newly reha- T Maj Somneuk (name changed for for one of the oldest tricks in the bilitated Nai Harn lake. reasons that will become appar- book. “What appeared to be Phuket ent). His temptress companion debris from a construction He related a tale of woe to insisted that he have a shower site had actually overflowed his colleagues from the thin brown before they took their conversa- onto the roadway of Route immediately adjacent to the will be prosecuted. Site for line. He had been shopping in the tion to more carnal levels, so he 4233,” he wrote, “until some- recently renovated prom- new Tambon Administration local market, he said, when three eagerly ripped off his uniform, one came along with a bull- enade of the Nai Harn lake, Organization offices.” pretty women aged between 25 along with his gold chain and dozer and plowed it into the where many visitors and resi- But, the reader added, and 30 drove by in a yellow Buddha image and a gold ring, and foliage. dents alike enjoy casual “During a short period of Toyota. dived into the bathroom. “The site is on a road strolls and other activities.” time I noticed several differ- He then saw them pull up a Emerging a few minutes used daily by visitors on The sign at the right of ent people stop and add their little way in front. He walked over later fresh and clean, he found the their way from Nai Harn to the picture says “Garbage household garbage to the and applied all the charm that woman had disappeared and, per- Laem Promthep. It is also dumping forbidden. Offenders growing pile.” police worldwide are renowned haps not surprisingly, so had his for. It worked; the three women jewelry. agreed to go for lunch with him. He dressed rapidly and Sgt Maj Somneuk couldn’t rushed down to reception, where Special flower stamp believe his luck when, after they he was told that his temporary had chatted for an hour or so, one beloved had been picked up by of the women suggested they her friends in the Toyota only a to honor the Queen should all meet at the the nearby couple of minutes earlier. JS Hotel and continue the con- After reporting the incident A new five-baht stamp is to be issued on August 12 as part of versation in more intimate style. to his brother officers at the scene celebrations to mark HM Queen Sirikit’s sixth-cycle birthday. On the other hand, the 45- Sgt Maj Somneuk – apparently The stamp, which is 31 millimeters square, depicts a flower year-old Senior Sergeant Major unable to face the embarrassment called Mahaprom Rachini, which was named by Her Majesty. reasoned, what women could re- of going to the police station – The flower grows on a new variety of a shrub from the same sist the fine figure of a Border decided that he would rather not family as the custard apple, or noi na in Thai. Patrol Policeman in full uniform? take matters further, and drove First day covers will be available from all post offices, When the beaming cop off. Source: Kom Chad Leuk priced at 12 baht. A million copies of the stamp are being printed. August 5 - 11, 2006 AROUND THE SOUTH PHUKET GAZETTE 7

three-time winner of the Chumphon provin- cial “Mother of the AYear” award was forced to come to the aid of her A MOTHER’S LOVE son when he was detained in Cambodia after running up gam- gamble, saying that they could not bling debts. assist Thai nationals if they got On July 23, Bunnak Pan- into trouble abroad and adding nak, 61, traveled to the border that, in the end, it is the gamblers’ town of Aranya Pratet in Sa families that really suffer. Kaeo Province, where she re- quested help from 2nd Lt Death in the line of duty: A Prathuan Kaset of the Thai bank employee was gunned down Rangers. in front of shocked diners at a She reported that on July 19 noodle stand in Trang on July 25. she received a call from her son, Police believe the motive for the Thaweep Uchuphap, 21, a sec- killing might be related to the ond-year law student at victim’s work as a debt collector Ramkhamhaeng University, say- for Thanachart Bank. ing that he had been gambling in Hemarat Thongreut, 38, a casino in the Cambodian bor- was shot twice in the head with der town of Poipet. a .38-caliber pistol as he was He was 50,000 baht in debt parking his motorcycle. His two to a loan shark who would not assailants made their escape on let him return to Thailand until a motorcycle. the debt was settled, she said. Police said that they thought After transferring the the gunmen probably knew their 50,000 baht into the account of WATER GUNS: Soldiers recover weapons abandoned in a pool by insurgents after an attack on a police victim well and followed him un- the loan shark, K. Bunnak con- position in Saiburi District, Pattani. til they had a chance to get a tinued, her son was still not re- close-range shot. leased. Instead, the loan shark to Pol Maj Phakphong Saiubol, an There they found the money safely, K. Bunnak broke down in As for the motive, police demanded a further 11,000 baht inspector at the Aranya Prathet lender holding K. Thaweep and tears of happiness. said they were investigating two in interest and threatened to send immigration check point. After learned that K. Thaweep had Maj Phakphong, however, possibilities: a personal dispute or K. Thaweep to be detained in checking immigration records Maj pawned his passport and ID card could not restrain himself from a bank customer angry at K. Phnom Penh if the money was Phakphong confirmed that K. for 50,000 baht. scolding the youth for causing so Hemarat, whose job included not forthcoming. Thaweep had left Thailand on The officers were then able much trouble to his parents. seizing people’s property in lieu Scared that paying the July 6 and had not returned. to arrange a swap whereby the K. Thaweep then gave his of unpaid debts, and which could 11,000 would still fail to secure Maj Phakphong ordered money lender would come to the word that he would stop gambling well have made enemies for him. her son’s release she decided to officers from the checkpoint to border and exchange K. for good and concentrate on his go to the border herself. go the Grand Diamond City Ca- Thaweep for the 11,000 baht in- studies. Around the South news round- After listening to her report, sino, where K. Thaweep was terest payment still owed. Maj Phakphong warned up is sourced from the pages of 2nd Lt Prathuan took K. Bunnak being held, to assess the situation. On seeing her son return Thais not to cross the border to Kom Chad Luek newspaper. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND August 5 - 11, 2006

By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn

ith the seemingly unstoppable on- slaught of modern Wvalues and culture, many people are worried about the loss of more traditional aspects of life. That is why Supachock Nisapakulchai, 36, Director of the Junior Good Will Ambassadors in Phuket, is trying to preserve tra- ditional Thai dance in the only way possible; by passing knowl- edge on to the next generation. Although he is a native of Bangkok, K. Supachock has been teaching Thai dance in Phuket as part of the Junior Good Will Am- bassadors program for the past four years. “I have a lot of experience in Thai dance. My family shares my love of Thai traditional cul- ture, particularly dance, and has always supported me in my ef- forts. I graduated in Thai danc- ing from the Fine Arts Institute. Now I encourage my daughters to learn Thai dancing as well. I’m very lucky that they have all taken to it and enjoy it,” he added. “My first daughter, Nattida, was chosen as a Junior Good Will Ambassador for Thailand and was presented with a trophy by Three of the Junior Good Will Ambassadors in the stunning costumes that make Thai dance so attractive – and so well known worldwide. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. She got the chance to show her Thai dance skills in many countries around the world. “Later, my second daughter, Phanklreo, was also selected as a Junior Good Will Ambassador. “My third daughter, Kata- THE DANCING wan, was at first not as keen on dancing as her older sisters. However, with our encourage- ment she came to love it as much as the rest of us. All three of my daughters have now been to dis- play Thai dancing abroad as Jun- AMBASSADORS ior Ambassadors in countries such as China, Mongolia, South Korea, and success beyond his family, perseverance. It can be divided “We have about 20 children their school work, and to work as Australia and Japan. They have which is why he has put so much into four main categories: North- studying with us now. They do part of a team. It also makes them benefited greatly from it,” he effort into the Thai dance classes ern, Isarn, Central and Southern, not study everyday, though we do smile more. added. in Phuket. though within each category there increase the number of practice Praerawee “Prae” Song- K. Supachock, however, “Thai dance it not easy to are many different styles, so stu- hours before shows. nam, 13, a pupil of K. Supachock, wants to spread his knowledge learn; it takes concentration and dents never get bored. “The students don’t practice agrees. She has been dancing “Here we emphasize Thai- just dancing. They also have to with the Junior Good Will Ambas- Chinese and Southern dance learn how to act, and how to hold sadors in Phuket for six months styles to reflect the make-up of a smile throughout a show. This and said, “I love acting and mu- the population,” he explained. is important – the smile is another sic. Studying here has also helped K. Supachock often invites symbol of Thailand,” he added. me to concentrate, before I experts from the Fine Arts De- The fee is a modest 1,500 started dancing my concentration partment to come and join with baht for a 30-hour course. “At span was very short. the program. first we didn’t charge anything “Thai dancing is very diffi- “We are proud that the Thai but eventually our costs became cult but I still love it. The classes Culture Council recognized the too high. have improved my self confi- work we do and chose us to to “We have to pay for make- dence as well – before I would be part of the Junior Good Will up, clothes and accessories for never have dared perform in pub- Ambassadors program. the shows as well as everyday lic,” she said enthusiastically. “I would like to see more expenses, such as fuel and wa- The children are often in- places to learn Thai dance in ter,” he explained. vited to perform at events in Phuket. After all, it is one of the Thai dancing has benefits Phuket, and select from a vari- most recognizable symbols of our beyond the course, he believes, ety of themes to suit the occa- country. helping children concentrate on sion. “Sometimes we perform at wedding parties – we can even do shows portraying the bride and groom when they were beginning to fall in love with each other. These really entertain the guests,” K. Supachock said.

Junior Good Will Ambassadors in Phuket is on 45 Kra Rd, Phu- ket City. The class is open to all children aged between 5 and 17. For more information call Tel: 01-7911049 or 01-5359543. August 5 - 11, 2006 AROUND THE REGION PHUKET GAZETTE 9

tions about his team mate Mat- erazzi’s clash with French super- Criminal biker star Zinedine Zedan. He politely avoided any con- troversy, however, preferring to enjoy the island, while pleasing his gang probed fans with greetings and the oc- casional autograph.

Checking out: On July 19, Ubonrat Suwanrat, 37, the owner on Koh Samui of small money exchange and travel office in Bophut, reported By Barry Singleton illegally obtained land plots on the receiving suspect travelers’ island. checks from Morgan West Kar- n July 18 a team of The DSI claimed the men rick, 30, from Norway. more than 100 officers bribed local officers into issuing Karrick exchanged four from the Department illegal title deeds for parcels of checks, each worth US$100, tak- Oof Special Investiga- public land and also forced some ing away 14,000 baht in cash. tions (DSI), the Tourist Police and local businesses to sell to them at Later that day, when K. Ubonrat the Drugs Prevention and Sup- below the market price. presented the checks at a bank, pression Department arrested However, doubts have since she was informed that they were members of an alleged criminal been cast on these allegations, as fakes and that she would not organization known as the Ban- the prosecution’s case against the therefore be remunerated. didos, a motorcycle gang founded gang seemed much weaker than Samui police checked the in the US in the 1960s with a his- originally suggested to the media Italian striker Luka Toni relaxes on the beach on Koh Samui. island’s hotel lists, eventually dis- tory of violence and drug-dealing. at the time of their arrest. covering that Karrick was stay- The DSI had been investi- The men were kept in cus- Land authorities and local who helped his national team lift ing in Chawaeng. gating the gang – which allegedly tody pending a police investiga- administration officials have re- this year’s soccer World Cup, ar- They visited him in his room has a Bangkok chapter – for sev- tion into “illegal assembly” cently been urged to take stron- rived on Samui recently with his where they found 10 books of eral months before receiving a tip- charges and two cases involving ger action against all illegal de- wife and younger brother. forged traveler’s checks plus the off that some members were hid- former business partners who velopers. Charoen Chanparn, a After the grueling tourna- 14,000 baht he had received from ing on Koh Samui, including one accuse the gang of threatening Koh Samui land officer, said that ment, Luka and his wife took ad- K Ubonrat. of the leaders, Kim Lingard them out of their share of a busi- his office is already scrutinizing vantage of the Samui sunshine to Karrick later confessed that Nielsen, 36, a Danish national. ness. various development projects on relax and recover, staying at the he had bought the checks on Other suspected members the island, which may be deemed brand new Barisa Resort and Spa Khao San Rd in Bangkok, but included another Danish citizen, Dodgy titles: Sathorn Luang- illegal and repossessed. in Chawaeng. could not provide any details two Britons and several Thai na- patipat, the President of the Surat On the beach in front of re- about the supplier. tionals thought to be involved in Thani Consumer Protection As- Italian hero on Samui: Luka sort, Luka attracted plenty of in- He was remanded in cus- illegal activities including money sociation (CPA), recently warned Toni, the celebrated Italian striker terest from fans and also ques- tody. laundering and blackmail. that people considering buying Police divided into teams property on Koh Samui risked re- and set out to arrest the gang. ceiving illegal land titles. One team arrested and charged According to the CPA, in- Peter Watkin-Jones, 40, at his formation from the Samui Land house in Bophut, but the other Office suggests that just 10% of teams searching for foreigners the developers operating and ad- found that their suspects had al- vertising in magazines and on ready fled the island. websites are licensed. Two of them, Nielson and K. Sathorn also said that his associate Crispin Paton-Smith, these unauthorized developers were later arrested in Pattaya. It often take advantage of their cus- later transpired that Peter Buch tomers; he thus recommended Rosenberg, the fourth foreigner that potential buyers make exten- sought by police, had already left sive inquiries and check the back- the country for a meeting in his ground details of both the devel- native Denmark. oper and the property before con- Of the three Thai suspects, templating signing a contract. only Pramual Somwongse, a sur- Once they have signed a veyor at the Samui Land Office, contract, owners are obliged to was apprehended. Two other sus- accept the status of the property pects, named as Samroeng Bua- they have bought, even if the title nak, a well-known local property is not legitimate, K. Sathorn said. agent, and Pratheep Muangkaew, One example of a suspect who runs an accounting firm on deed is for land that has been il- Koh Samui, escaped arrest. legally reclaimed. Samui residents However Pratheep, a pros- recently petitioned the Forestry ecutor attached to the Labour Department (FD) to inspect two Court in Bangkok, later turned cases of encroachment on man- himself in to the police. Buanak grove forests on the island. is believed to have escaped to Sunthorn Wacharakuldilok, Singapore before the raid. the Director of the Forestry Initial reports suggested that Department’s Forest Protection the gang members had formed and Suppression Division, said the partnerships with local criminals first plot had already proved to in order to invest 3 billion baht in be illegal, while the second case overseas drug money by buying was still under examination. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE NATION August 5 - 11, 2006 Separatists ‘masquerading as security force members’

he Southern Border hicles after an argument with his Provinces Peace-Build- ex-wife last year has been ding Command (SBP- handed a death sentence. T PBC) launched a pub- The Saraburi Court found lic-relations campaign warning Anuchai Noithai, 41, guilty as southern communities to keep charged, after witness testimony watch for insurgents pretending and evidence showed he had pre- to be security officials. pared a shotgun, gasoline and a To get the message out, 10 letter for his parents in case he military vehicles equipped with died. loudspeakers were dispatched Anuchai’s defense of men- throughout the restive region, tal illness was deemed weak be- following a gunfight between in- cause medical reports indicated surgents and authorities at the that he suffered from depression SBPPBC’s strategic headquar- and stress, not clinical mental ill- ters in Pattani’s Sai Buri Dis- ness. trict. Five people died in the Although Anuchai pleaded shootout, three of them security guilty to 15 counts, the court officials. viewed pleas as resulting from his Insurgents were able to failure to overcome damning evi- carry out the assault because they dence. They therefore declined were dressed like officials. Two to reduce his punishment as is of the insurgents, Hassan Wa- normal with guilty pleas. mae, 24, and Yudeen Baka, 30, In court was Anuchai’s ex- were shot dead by an army wife Somneuk Morya, who sur- ranger unit. vived the rampage. She said she SBPPBC commanders told was pleased with the decision, as a press conference that authori- justice was served. ties had managed to retrieve at On the night of April 27, least 10 weapons captured by the 2005, after failing to make up militants during the attack. These with K. Somneuk, Anuchai shot include one .38 handgun, four DEATH PIT: Reporters and officials look into a pit with 2,500 chickens culled from 12 villages in her and seven other people. M16 assault rifles, four machine- Phitsanuloke’s Noen Maprang District. Mass deaths of fowl reported in Tambon Bannoi Sumkheelek Among the four who died were guns and 180 rounds of ammuni- of that district immediately raised fears of a new avian ’flu outbreak. Somneuk’s daughter Parichart, tion. Seven provinces including Phitsanuloke have been labeled as bird-flu “red zones” where surveillance her 70-year-old mother Khan- Authorities arrested three for the disease is being increased. The others are: Phichit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Uttaradit, thong and her 28-year-old brother Nakhon Sawan and Nakhon Pathom. suspects in connection with the Pradit. attack. education because they are The network said the gov- Open University Professor Jitti- Cancer statistics: Of the more School’s out for poor fami- forced to pay mounting “special ernment paid 1,100 baht per pu- nant Dechakhupt said at a semi- than 50,000 deaths from cancer lies: A new study by the Edu- expenses” not covered by the pil per year for primary educa- nar on child development. recorded in Thailand in 2004, cational Network for Children government. tion, but parents had to find an “Thai families’ lack of inter- Isarn accounted for more than found that, in spite of guarantees The study discovered that additional 7,137 baht a year to est in providing ‘brain-education’ any other region, caretaker of state-funded schooling for a the government covered just one cover the cost of “special ex- toys to their young children could Health Minister Pinij Charu- minimum of 12 years, poor chil- baht out of every 10 baht of ac- penses” demanded by schools. be a contributing factor in [the sombat told a seminar to mark dren cannot afford even basic tual primary-education costs. These typically include fees children’s] inability to solve prob- the 54th birthday of HRH for Internet access and special lems effectively when they grow Crown Prince Maha Vajiralong- “activities”, such as boy scouts up,” she said. korn. and girl guides activities. Brain-education toys are The region accounted for About 6.5% of families re- those that teach children to solve 19,221 of the 50,818 fatal cancer moved children from school be- problems, such as assembly kits, cases, followed by the Central cause they could not afford spe- jigsaw puzzles, mathematical region (10,690), the North cial expenses, the study found. games or find-the-missing-part (10,174), Bangkok (6,648) and kits. the South (4,085). Toy story: Most toys in Thai Toys for children from one K. Pinij said the Ministry of households emphasize children’s to six years of age mainly fo- Public Health needed to be “more physical development rather than cused on increasing physical proactive” in tackling cancer by the improvement of brain func- strength, improving hand-eye co- encouraging the public to undergo tion, Sukhothai Thammathirat ordination and enhancing dexter- examinations more regularly; ity, Jittinant said, citing a study more than 80% of the fatalities conducted by the National Health occurred because the patients Foundation among 1,580 house- sought help too late. holds across the country. Liver cancer accounted for Brain-education toys made most of the deaths, followed by up only 35% of toys provided for cancers of the lung, cervix, children from one to three, and breast, colon and mouth. 36% for children from three to The most frequent causes six, she said. of cancer were food contamina- Duangjai Khoosriwinij, the tion by alphatoxins generated by head of the Association of Thai fungi, overdone cooking from grill- Toy Industries, called on the gov- ing and deep frying, unsuitable ernment to push forward a project food preservatives, use of banned to build at least one “toy library” food coloring and certain chronic in every district in Thailand. viral diseases, he said. Free screenings for cancer Capital crime: A man who shot were provided at the seminar four people dead, wounded three venue, a cancer center in Udon others and damaged seven ve- Thani Province. 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ome 248 years ago, the all-round clever chap On the Samuel Johnson wrote, S“It is commonly ob- I doubt weather it menu served, that when two English- men meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other what each must al- ready know, that it is hot or cold, gets better than this bright or cloudy, windy or calm.” Well, some of you are not Englishmen, so I have, almost by Divine Right, carte blanche to talk about the weather until the cows – or buffaloes – come home. “Let me tell you about WITH winds,” as my very patient En- Andy Johnstone glish friend once began. “There is a whirlwind from southern Sala Bua Morocco, the aajej, against which the fellahin defend them- I am not one to put style selves with knives. And there is ahead of content, although the the ghibli, from Tunis…” regular reader may disagree. But Some years later, this con- in this case I have to remark that versation came to mind when the presentation of our dishes is what was merely a gentle zephyr spot on. Just look at the photos. caressing the island on the drive The colors are combined to to Patong’s Sala Bua restaurant perfection and each arrangement – part of the Impiana Phuket has the look of an almost haphaz- Cabana – had gone through the ard masterpiece on the plate. And stages of being a moderate the taste? Well, sadly for you, breeze to just about as close as dear reader, the Gazette does not Phuket gets to strong wind by the have scratch-and-sniff yet. You’ll time we set down at the car park. just have to try it for yourself. Continuing the meteorologi- Wine? Of course. Embrac- cal theme, a stern English look ing the 21st Century and throw- freezes the security guard to the ing off, for the time being, the spot before he has the chance to orthodoxy of years gone by, we say, “Can not park,” or for, that A delectably thick salmon steak for Dining Companion 1... choose a Chilean Salamanca matter, “Hail, Andy,” to which I Cabernet. Yes, dammit, a red, to would have replied, “No, it looks ture and enthusiasm for food Downed in a sec. We order “Why?” just before the bread roll complement our fish. like rain…” bowls us over. another brace. thrown by a child at a neighbor- Chef Ronnie deserves each The Sala Bua staff gently Nothing appears to be too Our waiters and waitresses ing table connects with the back and every one of his awards, but direct our party of three into the much trouble for this multi- for the evening – under the guid- of my head. he, by extension, recognizes that heart of the restaurant, just after award-winning chef; he is soon ance of Chef Ronnie – suggest a Momentarily stunned by his entire crew are intrinsic to his the sun has dipped below the ho- tempting us with a host of delights plate of three starters for us. This this unwarranted assault, I catch and Sala Bua’s success. rizon and the remaining vestiges from the menu, though not before is a splendid idea, an idea that is sight of the lights of the fishing The cost of a meal for three of pink and orange alter to violet inviting us to sample a cocktail or surpassed by the reality, the holy boats bobbing up and down – plus wine comes to around 3,500 and finally dusky dark blue. two. trinity that arrives a few minutes they’d hardly bob side to side, I baht, which represents astound- The color scheme inside is The younger of my two later. suppose – on the sea. “Fish” ingly good value for money for an appealing mix of earth tones companions decides not to try a It’s a bit of a struggle to springs, fairly leaps, to mind. one of the best beach-side res- and dark woods, which are easy virgin cocktail, but goes for a know where to start. Dip into the Sea bass steamed in Maldon taurants in Phuket. on the eye and guaranteed to re- swift Coke. We older diners roasted pumpkin and prawn ri- salt is for me, a delectably thick lax the diner, well, these diners sample Margaritas – one is the sotto first? The Caesar salad salmon steak for Companion 1 Sala Bua, Impiana Phuket Ca- anyway. scrummy “traditional” version, a served with Canadian bacon and and a feather-tender minute – as bana, Patong Beach. Tel: 076- We meet Ronnie Macuja, real pearl of a drink – while the goat’s cheese? Or the scallops in 60 seconds, not size – steak 340148 or email: exchefipc the Exec Chef and a bit of a leg- other is a “golden”, which be- served with green-lipped mus- for Companion 2 are our choices, @impiana.com for more infor- end as far as Phuket’s dining stows the mouth with the extra sels? presented, naturally, with sea- mation or to make a reserva- goes. His warmly generous na- warmth of an aged tequila. The decision is made for me sonal turned veggies. tion. when, inveterate gentleman that I usually am, allow the ladies to go ahead of me. Scallops it is, and I smile in- wardly, sure that this must be the best of the three. But then … a few mouth- fuls of the slightly-sweet risotto and I muse that, actually, that’s the best. And the same happens with the Caesar salad. My inde- cisiveness returns with a pleas- ant vengeance. Sensation overload is al- ready approaching – and we’ve only just started. The satisfied sighs of epicurean enjoyment around the table galvanize my thoughts into words into under- statement. “This is rather good, isn’t it?” The band strikes up in the corner, thankfully not sounding as if it is merely tuning up. A string of hits – and no misses – per- formed at a discreet volume round out the comfortable si- lences as we eat. The choice of our main course is left entirely up to us. “Duck,” says the elder of my two Scallops served with green-lipped mussels. companions to which I reply, 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PEOPLE August 5 - 11, 2006 Happily Ever After BACK Recent weddings in Phuket

Left: Tasha Armatmuangbang and Warren Purdom were married at The ON DRY Chedi hotel on July 15. LAND attling winds and salt spray for most of the day can Below: Prapaporn Chotipradit and make a person thirsty, which is why all regattas Philip J. Cope require copious amounts of fluid at the end of the were married at B Baan Chin Pracha, day for competitors. the Tantiwit The 3rd Evason Phuket Race Week was no exception family home in Phuket City, on to this rule, with most of the rehydrating taking place at July 5. The Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa. – Photos by Dan Miles.

Do Not Drink Tap Water! August 5 - 11, 2006 PHUKET PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 15 PHUKET DIARY of coming events

Until October 29: Sound Runners in the 13-km race, 4-km fun run, with entrants com- Waves Sunday Sessions. which will get underway at 6 am, peting in male and female catego- The island’s two best party will compete in 11 age groups: ries. venues have teamed up for the Boys and girls up to 16 years old; Entry fees are 250 baht for summer. Laem Singh’s Sound Men's and women's open; Men the half-marathon, 200 baht for Waves Crew have moved to Wa- 30-34 years; 35-39 years; 40-44 the mini-marathon and 150 baht termark for the season. years; 45-49 years; 50-54 years; for the fun run. Kicking phat tunes, pro- 55-59 years; and men over 60 All races will start and fin- gressive, funky & happy house years; Women 30-39 years, and ish at Rassada Tambon Adminis- with a feel-good vibe. Undoubt- women over 40 years. tration Organization offices on edly the best DJs around. A must The 3.5-km fun run is aimed Rassadanusorn Rd. for those in search of good dance at children, with runners compet- The opening ceremony will music. ing in one of four categories: chil- be at 5:30 am and the races will Sound Waves will be on the dren 10 to 13; children 13 to 15; start at 6 am. Competitors should last Sunday of each month: Jun an open category; or a team cat- arrive early in order to allow time 25, Jul 30, Aug 27, Sep 24 & Oct egory for parents with children. for signing-in. 29. A la carte brunch every Sun- No child under 10 years old may For more information, call day from 11 am to 6 pm, amazing compete. Tel: 076-213151, extension 137. promos on Moët & Chandon Both races will start and fin- Champagne: 2,995 baht. So come ish at Cherng Talay Municipality August 20: Annual Rotary early for brunch. Decks off at 10 Offices. bowling tournament. pm. Entry to the 13-km run costs The Rotary Club of Anda- 100 baht, while entry to the 3.5- man will hold its fifth annual Anda- August 12: HM Queen Sirikit’s km fun run is free. All runners man Bowl tournament at CS Birthday. will receive a souvenir T-shirt. Bowl, at the Big C supercenter, HM The Queen’s Birthday For more information call on August 20, to raise money for is a public holiday and is also Tel: 076-324440 ext 207 during community projects. marked in Thailand as Mother’s government office hours. Entry costs 3,000 baht per Day. team of three. Play will start at August 13: Rassada Race Day. 10 am sharp. August 12: Cherng Talay mini- Tambon Rassada will orga- For more information, con- marathon. nize a day of foot races on Au- tact Andaman Rotary Club Vice- The Cherng Talay Munici- gust 13. President Prasit Wiponchai at Tel: pality will hold a 3.5-kilometer fun There will be a half-mara- 01-6063263 or the club direct at run and a 13-km mini-marathon. thon, a 10.5-kilometer race and a Tel: 076-281058.

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GENERALLY ACCEPTED: Lars Backstrom, Finnish Ambassador to Thailand (2nd from left) officially appointed Pamuke Atchariyachai (2nd from right) as Finland’s Honorary HAPPY DAY: Wolfgang Meusburger, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Phuket Consul-General in Phuket. Also pictured, from left, are the ambassaor’s wife, Brigitta Resort & Spa, presents a drawing to World Vision Foundation Executive Director Backstrom, Vice-Governor Niran Kanlayanamit and K. Pamuke’s wife and Phuket Senator- Chusak Wuthiwaropas (white shirt). The drawing represents the Happy Home refuge elect Thanyarat Atchariyachai for street children, paid for by donations collected by the Holiday Inn.

ROOM FOR FUN: Graham Bibby (left), Owner of the Red Room restaurant and bar in Cherng Talay enjoys the venue’s After Work Party on July 20 with, from left, General GOING WITH THE FLOW: Phil St Hill (right) Sathorn Sonsaklserm (red shirt) Manager Marc-Antoine Audibert, Mr Bibby’s wife Nan and DJ Eddy Frampton, resident respectively Director and Managing Director of the Lava nightclub at the Royal DJ from the Bed Supper Club in Bangkok, who provided music for the evening. Phuket City Hotel, celebrate the opening of the venue on July 21 with friends.

WELL COVERED: Cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new Allianz CP GRIN AND EAT IT: Payao Province Senator Suradeth Yasawasdi (right), who is also General Insurance office in Phuket were Allianz President & CEO Pakit Iamopas (in Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism, was clearly delighted as he toured the blue) and Phuket Chief Administrative Officer Nivit Aroonrat (in yellow). Also pictured, AHRA Food & Beverage Show & Hotelex Exhibition 2006 at the Royal Phuket City in the rear, is the branch’s Manager, Nathanon Koysomboon. Hotel after opening the expo on July 13. August 5 - 11, 2006 MOTORING PHUKET GAZETTE 17

sports car quite often overlooked here in Thailand is the excel- Alent Nissan 350Z. True, this is no supercar in the Ferrari/Porsche/Lamborghini AA LITTLELITTLE BIGBIG HITHIT BEHIND mold. But, priced below 5 million THE baht, it is surprisingly good value. Nissan’s principal market WHEEL for the 350Z is, not surprisingly, By Jeff Heselwood the US, where the Datsun 240Z, its pioneering forerunner, became of the 350’s heritage. Aluminum such a big hit. surrounds for the air-conditioning The original 350Z was controls add a touch of class and launched four years ago in the there is a host of oddments bins States and made its debut in Eu- around the cockpit, including rope two years later. In 2005, a fully-trimmed door pockets incor- 350Z Roadster was added to the porating bottle-holders. There is range. also a lidded compartment behind A combined total of around the seats that is large enough to 160,000 of these cars have been hold a briefcase. sold worldwide. In Japan the 350Z is raced The Nissan is powered by in the Super GT series, with driv- the award-winning 3.5-liter V6 ers Richard Lyons, the 2004 engine producing, in the latest champion, and Germany’s Mi- version, a healthy 295bhp (218 chael Krumm in the lead car, and kW), up from the initial 276bhp Satoshi Motoyama and Tsugio of the earlier model. Matsuda in the other. Voted one of the best en- Lyons, who himself has tried gines in the world for a record 11 to break into the major leagues years in a row by the influential of motor racing, in both the States magazine, and his native Britain, replaces Ward’s Auto World The Nissan 350Z sells for a remarkable 4.8 million baht. the motor is acclaimed for its Sakon Yamamoto who is leaving smooth power delivery. An all- to join the fledgling Super Aguri alloy, 24-valve twin-cam, the en- To rein in the abundant The auto model also offers what is essentially a two-seater Formula One team. gine will rev to a screaming power, the 350Z is equipped with Tiptronic manual control. sports car. Leather abounds and In Thailand, the Nissan 7,000rpm, with peak power arriv- lightweight Brembo ventilated Electronic brake-force dis- there is a sophisticated sound sys- 350Z is distributed by Siam ing at 6,400rpm. disc brakes – four-pot at the front, tribution (EBD) is standard, as is tem. For safety, six air bags are Nissan Automobile Co, and sells All this equates to a 0- two-pot at the rear – and speed- Brake Assist, the system that fitted. for a remarkable 4.8 million baht. 100kmh time of 5.8 seconds (6.3 sensitive power steering. Drive is detects emergency braking and As with the original 240Z, seconds for the Roadster) and an through either a five-speed auto- increases line pressure in con- the three center-mounted ancil- Jeff Heselwood may be con- electronically-limited maximum matic transmission or a six-speed junction with the ABS. The inte- lary dials are angled toward the tacted by email at jhc@ speed of 250kmh. manual gearbox. rior is not large, but adequate for driver, just to remind the owner netvigator.com 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE August 5 - 11, 2006 Cool cocktails from the Man on Chumphon Rd few months ago, WHEN Thanarat Kityakarn, WHEN better known as The Man’s Powerman, a DJ on A cocktails: local radio station, 89 Power Right, Cha-Ba Zone, opened an outdoor Baan. restaurant on Chumphon Rd Below, Phuket opposite the police station. Ever Green. Korn Non, or “Before Bed- time” as it translates, offers a WHITE selection of food as well as cof- WHITE fee, fruit juices and beers in a quiet atmosphere with music cho- sen by Powerman himself. Of all the items on the menu, Powerman – or Man for short – is most enthusiastic about his selection of frozen cocktail shakes. IS He has more than 10 IS varieties all made from a mixture of fruit juices and the North brand of vodka, which is distilled from rice. He experimented with gin and brandy before finally settling on vodka, ordered specially from Bangkok, which RIGHT he says give the cocktails a RIGHT mellow flavor to suit the style of his bar. All the fruits used in the cocktails are freshly squeezed. dvertising for K. Man recommends skin whiteners Cha-Ba Baan (hibiscus in is at fever pitch bloom) and Phuket Ever Green. on Thai TV. Cha-Baa Baan is a Envious teens distinctive cocktail, the sweet with a slight tint taste of the strawberry mixing inA their skin quiz snowy-white TV well with the tang of the lime friends on how they got so white. juice and the vodka gives it a At the supermarket, checkout slightly bitter edge, making the staff zap a paper-white customer; tongue tingle. it turns out that there are now because, well, it’s green”, K. Fresh-squeezed lime juice 2 tsp high-tech gizmos for measuring Ingredients, for one serving: Man says. Fructose syrup ½ oz skin whiteness – and you can North vodka 1oz This apple-based cocktail Ice 1 glass never be too white. Strawberry juice 2oz is very sweet, more like a It’s not just your face that By Natcha Fresh lime juice 1tsp candy bar than an alcoholic Method: must be white if you’re to be a Syrup ½oz drink. The vodka is barely Core, peel and blend the apples. trendy young miss these days. Yuttaworawit Ice 1 glass noticeable behind the strong Use only the juice. Add the Armpits, too, should reflect light apple flavor. remaining ingerdients and shake the way the Alps do. If the ads targeting the chaps. Gotta have Method: Definitely one for those well before pouring into a are to be believed, the effect of a white face, lads, if you don’t Blend and filter the strawber- who like their cocktails mild. whisky tumbler. revealing a sparkling armpit is want to be regarded as a total ries. Use only the juice. Add the apparently so stunning that hick. And, if the Bioré ad is to be remaining ingredients and shake Ingredients, for one serving: All cocktails are priced at gobsmacked young men will pour believed, having a whiter face well before pouring into a The ingredients are only 50 baht a glass. Korn Norn ketchup accidentally into each means you play basketball better, whisky tumbler. similar to Cha-Baa Baan, but is opposite the police station on other’s laps. too. using apples in place of straw- Chumphon Rd and is open from The cosmetics companies White skin may boost one’s The next cocktail, the Phuket berries: 6 pm to around midnight. For have also recognized that, in tar- self esteem – no one wants to Ever Green, is a bright, almost more information call Tel: 01- geting women, they are missing look like a peasant who spends fluorescent, green color. North vodka 1 oz 5842529. half the potential buyers. So now her days toiling in the fields – but “We called it Ever Green Apple juice 2 oz – Jenjira Ruengjarus products such as Men’s Bioré are are all these creams and other treatments good for you? Dr Saksit Kritalukkul, skin specialist at Phuket International Hospital explains that there are two basic types of skin whitener: those that alter skin cell structure and are available only from medi- cal practitioners such as himself, and over-the-counter lotions avail- able from any beauty shop, phar- macy or supermarket. The prescription treatments include topical creams and laser therapy. Some of the creams block the synthesis of melanin, the sub- stance that gives color to skin. Others go further, by also aug- menting the body’s natural ability to get rid of excess melanin. August 5 - 11, 2006 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19

Lasers may be used in many ral ingredients and undertake con- ways, Dr Saksit said – “that siderable research to make sure would be another book entirely” that our cream is gentle on the – but one use is to break up the skin and will not irritate it. The melanin deep beneath the skin. formula we sell here is made spe- But, he warns, “These cifically for Asian women. medicines are a double-edged “The products are tested by sword – they have advantages our own dermatologists to make and disadvantages. Some have sure of this. In addition, Garnier side-effects, mostly allergic reac- Light has a sun protection factor tions. The severity of the reac- of SPF 15 to protect the skin from tion will depend on the therapy sunshine.” used and the susceptibility of the user to allergies.” The over-the-counter creams, he says, are mostly bleaching agents, descendants of remedies used by the ancient Greeks. They are, he believes, generally safe. The only real dan- ger lies in overusing a product, which may cause skin irritation. The other thing to bear in mind is that people with naturally light skins are more likely to get skin cancer from exposure to the sun – melanin, which gives a per- son a darker skin, forms a natu- ral barrier to harmful solar rays. It stands to reason that those who whiten their skins, whether through the use of the over-the-counter preparations or by having a specialist apply medi- cal treatments, also heighten their own risk of contracting skin can- cer. That said, few of those who hanker after a white skin are likely to go lie in the sun. The phrase “bleaching ag- ent” may conjure up image of a chemical used for cleaning toilets, but Praew Jitapunkul, Senior Product Manager in Bangkok of French shampoo and cosmetics company Garnier, says, “Our product is made from lemon es- sence. “We look for the best natu- 20 PHUKET GAZETTE SPA MAGIC August 5 - 11, 2006

SpaMAGIC

By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn Centara at Central Kata Resort

he spa at the Central Kata Resort is the new- est branch of the nation- T wide Centara Spa chain. Treatments are designed as antidotes to the stress of mod- ern life, combining ancient East- ern healing and relaxation tech- niques with Western rejuvenation practices. Entering the spa, I was greeted by the gentle scent of aromatic oil burners, assuring me that I had come to a true place of relaxation. Tranquil treatment from Central Spa Manager Monchanok Sung welcomed me. She has The rooms are sparsely fur- gently lull the body and senses into more than 10 years’ experience nished with just a treatment bed, a greater state of relaxation.” It in spas and has been working at to minimize distractions. The sounds almost like a religious ex- this spa for two years, beginning rooms are decorated differently, perience. when it was known as the but each has wooden paneling The massage comes with a Chiwit-Chiwah Spa at the Jiva and soft lighting, giving off a calm choice of essential oils. Resort. The resort was taken earthy feel. Paintings, ornaments I opted for “Tropical Re- over by Central Hotels & Re- and flowers grace the walls. treat”, a mixture of sage, rose- sorts in May this year. Including K. Monchanok, mary and mint, as it is claimed to K. Monchanok took me on there are four therapists at the help lower mental stress and a tour of the facilities. Centara spa. The same styles of massage strengthen the memory, which is Spa has four massage rooms – are offered in all nine branches never a bad thing. three single rooms and one for of Centara Spa. Three other oils are also couples. For those wanting to K. Monchanok recom- available: Thai Romance, a con- lieves fatigue and clears the head; It seemed as though she was to- splash out, there is also a private mended the popular “Tranquility coction of ylang ylang and lav- and Floral Sanctuary, a jasmine tally focused on my relaxation. suite that includes a sauna, jacuzzi Massage” that, according to ender designed to uplift the spir- oil that “relaxes and renews”. Unfortunately, as the saying and shower. Outside, looking over Centara Spa’s pamphlets, will, its; Siamese Bliss, consisting of K. Monchanok explained goes, time flies when you’re hav- the pool and gardens, is a corner “reconnect mind, body, and soul lavender, sweet orange and lem- that the therapist would press on ing fun and the 90 minutes of the with foot-massage sofas. using slow flowing movements to ongrass, which purportedly re- and massage the lymphatic sys- massage were over all too soon. tem and blood vessels, thereby At only 1,100 baht, this is among improving circulation. the least costly hotel spa treat- The massage would also ments available on the island. makes my skin appear younger The Tranquility Massage is and healthier, she said. one of the most popular treat- She suggests that people ments on offer at the spa. Other should go for a massage about treatments available include foot three times a week to improve the massages, manicures, mud wraps circulation, but not more often and facials. than that – the effectiveness of Centara Spa also has the massages decreases if prac- couples’ packages including the ticed more frequently. “Romantic Interlude” which lasts She also advises that people three hours, costs 5,200 baht and should not sunbathe immediately includes a Tranquility Massage, after massage as the oils com- a body wrap and an organic bined with sunlight could lead to Jurlique facial. burning. The spa uses only Jurlique My therapist was to be K. products in its treatments. Monchanok herself. The style of Central Hotels & Resorts massage is different from that of currently have a special Mother’s other spas, focusing on the lymph Day offer of a free 60-minute nodes and spine. massage with every room booked K. Monchanok spent about by August 7 for a stay between 30 minutes massaging my back August 10 and 16. before moving to my legs. I felt warm, as if I could feel the blood Central Kata Resort is on Ked- being moved around my body. Kwab Rd, Kata. Centara Spa Her experience shone is open daily from 8 am to 10 through in the massage. It felt as pm. Bookings should be made if her hands were transferring in advance by calling Tel: 076- energy to my body as they softly 370300 or through the Centara but surely manipulated my back. website: www.centaraspa.com August 5 - 11, 2006 TRAVEL PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Head for the hills and a bowl of hot noodles hat views, what service, so exclu- Thailand sive. We realized W that this was cer- TRAVELER tainly the place to eat. Our bamboo sala had just By Bill Owen Where the heat for those noodles comes from… two small tables, surrounded by four chairs and a scattering of hills, so far off in the distance they Rai, beyond which it eventually stopped and asked for more di- we could see our destination: Ju Thai cushions on the floor – and looked more like ants than the spills into the Mekong for its jour- rections. However, in these parts, Jee – a Lahu village perhaps 30 offered some of the most stun- enormous creatures they were. ney south to the sea. distances, times and road condi- small houses, all built of bamboo ning views of North Thailand’s Then we went on to Pong A fleet of bamboo rafts tions seem to take on a slightly and perched tenuously atop a rugged landscape that we had Nam Ron Hot Springs, where we passed us, heading toward Chiang different meaning. Nothing ever small peak. There is no electric- ever seen. managed a late breakfast on the Rai. seems definite and the phrase ity here, apart from that gener- We had just traveled some river bank. Chai, the owner of an Loaded with both tourists “the blind leading the blind” best ated by some newly-installed so- 35 kilometers to reach this res- excellent food-vending stall, and supplies, these rafts were on describes the feeling one starts lar panels, which were proudly taurant – it really is amazing just boiled eggs for us in the steam- one of several overnight trips of- to get. displayed in all the gardens we how far people are prepared to ing, sulphury spring water. fered by tour operators in Thaton, It was with some relief that passed as we made our ap- travel to eat sometimes. The eggs were very hot – which have an overnight stop in we eventually found our way to proach. Located high in the Doi and pungent – but not really to one of the hill tribe villages en our first major hill tribe village, a We had finally reached our Chang hills, the quaint village of be recommended, despite K. route. Although a little commer- Lahu settlement nestled into the lunch spot – the exclusive restau- Ju Jee faces north, overlooking Chai’s insistence that they impart cialized these days, it is still well hillside. Local children, pigs, dogs rant with the spectacular view. the Mae Kok River valley below mystical powers to those who dine worth the trip – if only for the and chickens all mingled around Needless to say, half the village and vast, seemingly endless hills on them. river journey itself. as we asked which track to take came out to greet us, looking at beyond. “Also encourages great After a short stop for drinks next. us as we ate and even sitting with Our journey started earlier potency,” he chuckled, mention- and a rest at the My Dream All the villagers pointed high us – but I guess that’s half the that morning in Chiang Rai. From ing in passing that he had six chil- Guesthouse on the river bank, we into the mountains beyond – and fun. there we headed northwest along dren. drove across a suspension bridge told us to keep going. One chuck- Oh, yes. The meal was the river bank, eventually pass- From there we shifted our and began our ascent into the hills led a bit and shrugged his shoul- delicious – by far the most de- ing the large Karen hill tribe vil- rented vehicle into four-wheel- – and what a climb it was. ders when we asked how long it lectable bowl of “Mama” instant lage of Ruamit on its northern drive mode; the now unpaved No maps here – and cer- would take. noodles that I had ever tasted. banks. road wound its way through the tainly no road signs – just off- On we climbed. At 1,400 Happy travels. There we stopped and forest, still following the fascinat- road tracks snaking ever higher meters, we broke out of the for- watched as a train of elephants ing river that flows from the vil- into the hills. These tracks – it is est. Here the road began to climb Note: Thanks go to my good old slowly wound its way over the lage of Thaton down to Chiang probably too generous to call even more steeply, with deep ra- friend and co-driver Alex, Man- them roads – connect the many vines at either side. aging Director of Contact Travel hill tribe villages still high above We carefully edged our in Chiang Mai, who is always How to get there us. 4WD along the narrow ridge un- game and as crazy as I am to Fly from Phuket to Chiang Rai, connections for which are avail- The only way to navigate or til suddenly, there in the distance, explore exciting new locations. able from several domestic carriers. For my trip, I flew Phuket- get one’s bearings here is to stop Bangkok-Chiang Rai on One-Two-Go by Orient Thai, at a one- the occasional passing motorbike way cost of 3,400 baht, excluding airport tax. With good connec- and ask the rider for the way. tions and reasonable service, this seem to be the best deal avail- Fortunately, most people able right now. were able to direct us to the next Renting a vehicle baan or village – where we There are several good rental agencies in Chiang Rai. Make sure you rent a good 4WD vehicle for such a trip – and consider hiring a driver if you are not as intrepid as us. My favorite rental firm is North Wheels, Chiang Rai branch (Tel: 053-740585; Fax: 053- 740588; Website: www.northwheels.com). Note: It is essential that you speak a little Thai – enough to ask for directions en route. Don’t get discouraged; many hilltribe people only speak their own language, but most villages will have at least one Thai speaker. Where to stay There are many options in Chiang Rai. The Golden Triangle Inn, in the center of town, offers excellent value with rooms starting at 650 baht per night. They also have a good tour company, Golden Triangle Tours, that offers excellent overnight trips to such areas (Tel: 053-711339, 053-713963). My Dream Guesthouse is located in the small Karen Village of Khaew Waaw Dam, approximately 25 kilometers outside Chiang Rai on the banks of the Mae Kok River. Rooms with riverside views start from just 400 baht per night. Great riverside restau- rant/sala. Sometimes closed for short periods during the low sea- son, so check availability in advance; (Tel: 053-609033; Website: www.mydreamguesthouse.com; Email nan@mydreamguesthouse .com). 22 PHUKET GAZETTE August 5 - 11, 2006 August 5 - 11, 2006 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 23 PPUZZLESUZZLES The Cryptic Crossword

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1. The Arc de Triomphe; 2. A Quick Crossword site of special scientific inter- Solution est; 3. Ants; 4. Barenaked Ladies; 5. The SMS Derffling- er and the SMS Von der Tann; 6. Chess; they are all Grand- masters; 7. White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It); 8. Jupi- ter; 9. Gustav Holst; 10. Os- car Wilde; 11. Righteous Among the Nations; 12. Polo; EZ Trivia Answers: 13. Woodbine Willy; 14. 1. Wayne Rooney; 2. Springfield; 3. JK Rowling; 4. Adolf Hitler; Mervyn Peake; 15. A wasp’s 5. Tinsulanonda Bridge in Songkhla; 6. Chester Charles Bennington; Sudoku solution nest; 16. The Texas Long- 7. Google; 8. Neil Armstrong; 9. Boris Becker, at age 17; 10. The horns; 17. Def Jam Vendetta; Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. 18. Hugo Weaving; 19. The Amu Darya and Syr Darya riv- Rhyme Time Answers: ers; 20. Losing My Religion. 1. Slight; 2. Might; 3. Right; 4. Bite; 5. Bight; 6. Fight; 7. Light; 8. Knight; 9. Plight; 10. White. August 5 - 11, 2006 F E A T U R E S PHUKET GAZETTE 25

By Quetta Locchi ne of the most charis- matic characters of Phuket, Fabio Ferlini, A true lover of Phuket Ohas died at age 59 af- ter a short, swift bout of cancer. same period, Fabio never left his including Federico Fellini. He Chinese medical theory, and co- If you were in Phuket in the beloved island, except for short even appeared in a Franco lon cleansing regimens, among late ’70s and early ’80s, and dined holidays. He may be one of the Zeffirelli film as a golden, god- others. at any of the rustic Karon Beach few people to have lived here like figure. He used his knowledge and restaurants, chances are you will continuously since the early ’80s. After leaving Verona, he expertise not only for his own remember the long, tall Italian He built with his own hands spent time in Rome then Brazil, health and well-being, but also to holding court each evening. traditional Thai wooden bunga- Denmark (where he married a help and heal others. For years Fabio arrived in Phuket lows on the land of the Sung- Danish woman and had a son), he offered free massage therapy when he was in his early 30s, af- Kaew family – not once, but Amsterdam, America and many and advice to ailing villagers. ter spending much of his adult life twice. other places. Fabio was an enigmatic up to then travelling the world. The first time it sat where One thing that allowed him man of many contradictions. He sought out beautiful the Hilton Phuket Arcadia now to travel so freely was his gift for Even though he was a vegetar- spots in South America, Europe is. When the land was sold for languages. Fabio spoke many lan- ian, he never lost his love of all and Indonesia before landing on development, he dismantled the guages well, including English, Italian food and at a party he a stunning, undeveloped Karon house and rebuilt it in its current Thai, French, Portuguese and could frequently be found next to Beach. location, surrounded by a lush Spanish, and could also commu- the meat platter. Long-time friend Sek Sung- garden – his pride and joy. nicate adequately in others. He was an extremely well- Kaew was 9 years old when he Plants, insects and nature in This gift was very useful in read intellectual, yet had the com- first saw “the long European man general were a focal point for the aftermath of the tsunami, mon touch and could chat up even walking on the beach”. He re- much of his interests and he spent when he tirelessly translated for itinerant workers. Fabio Ferlini. members how Fabio immediately many hours looking after his gar- and comforted many survivors at He was known by many, immersed himself in the daily life Karon Beach, gazed at the sun- den. Provincial Hall in Phuket City, the but was also a deeply personal of the village, learning to speak set and felt an incredible univer- Fabio Ferlini was born of a center of volunteer efforts in man who rarely shared his pri- Thai and taking part in local cer- sal energy, he knew that this was prominent family and raised in the Phuket. vate thoughts. emonies and celebrations such as “the end” – this was the “last center of Verona, Italy, in a house In recent years, Fabio in- Fabio always provoked a Loy Kratong and the Vegetarian place” for him. surrounded by vineyards. He was dulged his long-time interest in reaction in people and could never Festival. It was evident that he felt a hippy in the ’60s, complete with holistic, Eastern-based forms of be ignored. As Sek Sung-Kaew In later years, Fabio told K. this way because, unlike many of long, curly hair, and mingled with therapy and herbal remedies. He said, “Everyone always noticed Sek that when he had arrived on the expats who arrived during the the cinematic figures of the day, studied reflexology, massage, him.”

esides howling factual mistakes, Jake Need- ham’s last thriller, Kill- MORE CHEAP CYNICISM Bing Plato, was marred by the puerile misanthropy typi- His new case puts all his in the plot and one colossal sur- the dark heart of a country that cal of self-loathing expatriates. powers of endurance to the test. prise that goes against all the con- lived off greed and sex. No mat- He deftly side-steps this The nude corpse of a wo- ventions of thriller writing. ter how you tried to dress the defect by making the hero of his man is found in an unregistered An identical murder in place up, Tay thought, Thailand Off the fourth novel a native Singa- room in the Marriot Hotel. She Bangkok brings Tay together would always have the soul of a porean. In The Ambassador’s has been shot in the ear with a with the Embassy’s Regional Se- whore.” SHELF Wife (Prime Crime Press, Hong .22 pistol, her face mashed to a curity Officer, the beautiful Cally Apropos of Bangkok: Kong, 2006, 349pp), Inspector pulp, thighs spread obscenely and Parks. First introduced as a blank- “In the hard white light of By James Eckardt Samuel Tay is a 48-year-old vet- a flashlight jammed between faced bureaucrat, she turns posi- the swampy coastal plain, the city oblivious to Bugis Street. These eran of the Special Investigations them. The murder scene has tively coquettish in Tay’s pres- lay before them like a spread- flaws could be forgiven if the Section of the CID (Criminal In- been professionally wiped clean. ence. She drives Tay down to eagled tart on a rumpled bed- book ended in a slam-bam sur- vestigation Department). Oddly No clothes, no clues, no nothing. Pattaya to interview a retired spread.” prising climax. It doesn’t. In the enough, he is always complain- Then an FBI agent named spook named John August, owner The pace is also slowed climatic scene back in Singapore, ing about the heat – “nasty, Tony DeSouza, legal attaché at of the Baby Girl Bar. August dis- down by a number of annoying the prime suspect is indeed guilty sweaty, stinking hot” – which is the American Embassy, turns up misses the terrorist angle and re- and pointless side plots that add and promptly confesses. In the fi- like an Eskimo complaining about at Tay’s house on a Sunday with veals that the Bangkok victim nothing to Tay’s character except nal chapter, the obvious master- the cold. the information that an Interpol was also a lesbian. to make him lose credibility. mind is exposed. Both are taken Nonetheless, Sam Tay im- fingerprint check identified the The Thailand section is The same can be said for care down by the deus ex mach- mediately enlists the reader’s corpse as that of Elizabeth flawed by large doses of cheap other improbabilities: that’s he’s ina of August John. sympathy because he is laboring Munson, wife of the American cynicism: only vaguely aware of Pattaya It’s a limp, lame end to what under a horrible secret: he is ter- Ambassador to Singapore, “To tell the truth, Tay didn’t and utterly ignorant of Singapore’s starts out as a rousing thriller. rified of blood and gore. And his Arthur Elliot Munson III, who is like anywhere in Thailand very Orchard Towers (the “Four Jake Needham had his job is to inspect murdered corp- on a return flight from Washing- much. Beneath its veneer of ex- Floors of Whores”) – which is like readers hooked and then let them ses. Why does he do it? He can’t ton. otic temples and saintly monks lay a policeman in the 1970s being off the line. exactly say. He is wealthy, thanks DeSouza assumes the mur- to an inheritance from his Chi- der is a terrorist attack. Tay, who nese-American father. He gradu- does not, gets his first clue when ated as a top student at National he learns from a former high-so- University and then, inexplicably, ciety girlfriend that Elizabeth chose police work. Munson was having an affair “Looking back on the deci- with another woman. sion he had made as a young Tay is off on the chase. man, he could not for the life of Needham’s strengths come him remember now exactly why to the fore here: crackling dialog he had made it; but regardless of and a keen eye for detail. There the reason, he had stuck with it.” are several clever red herrings 26 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS August 5 - 11, 2006

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Maritime sports rules must be kept clear and simple Not so long ago, the only major sporting event on the waters around Phuket was the annual King’s Cup Regatta. The Ao Chalong Yacht Club had its regular weekend races, but they were mostly for local sailors and all the boats were locally-based. The competitive scene grew with the start of the Phang Nga Bay Regatta and then, three years ago, Phuket Race Week, deliber- ately timed to take advantage of monsoon season weather when wind could be virtually guaranteed – solving a problem that dogged the other two events. Now it seems that the rest of the boating world is discovering the delights of Phuket. The F1 circuit, which canceled a planned race when the tsunami threw everything into confusion, is coming after all, in 2008. Added to this are two more new events. The Rubson Raid Turquoise, a sort of seaborne Gumball Rally featuring high- powered inflatables, will arrive this December. There has also been an announcement by the organizers of the world championships for fast two-man Tasar dinghies, who have set their sights on Phuket as the venue for an event in July next year. The Rubson Raid was going to be held around the Cape Verde Letters archipelago, off the western coast of Africa, but, the organizers an- nounced, “With the safety of the competitors and the event always uppermost in our minds, it was clear that a new choice needed to be The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- with your views for publication in our next issue. ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseud- made…” That choice was Thailand, specifically the Andaman coast. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 onyms are acceptable only if your full name and All of this is good news for the island. For a start, such events or send an email to [email protected] address are supplied. bring to the island hundreds of people who fill hotel rooms, eat in restaurants – and possibly even buy OTOP goods. Leave Norwich alone struck by the emphasis now be- Sleepless in Siam #2 Perhaps more important than the immediate economic benefits ing put by nearly all developers is the positive exposure Phuket receives from international TV, news- Your editorial “Dodgy claims” (aided and abetted by the real Surely there must be at least one paper and magazine coverage. [Gazette, issue of July 22] com- estate agents) on “Return on In- late-night disco in Patong? In Footage of the King’s Cup is already distributed to more than a menting on the recent Norwich vestment” (RoI). Europe most discos close be- dozen TV channels from Australia to Europe to South America, pro- Union insurance company report On examining the figures, it tween 5 and 6 am. jecting a glamorous image across the globe. on “Holiday Hazard Hotspots”, in is clear that the rental use has, in For people on holiday, there The F1 race and the Rubson event will likely receive even which Phuket is cast in an unfa- most cases, been grossly overes- must be venues and possibilities greater coverage, given that they feature fast and furious action, vorable light, is quite amazing. timated to come up with the re- for enjoyment at night. which makes great footage for the armchair sportsman and potential Why not take a drive quired RoI figure, with no evi- Lars Persson tourist alike. Some 50 print journalists and 20 TV crews are expected around the island’s roads or read dence given in justification, no Sweden to converge in Phuket to cover the Rubson Raid alone. your own publication covering the track record, and often no mar- As the provisions of the new dive business regulations will also horrendous murders and assas- keting organization in place to The way forward for apply to boat racing competitions held in the province, let us hope sinations in Phuket. Ignore if you obtain the required rentals. Immigration? that officials involved will clearly understand the significance of these wish the house break-ins, the rob- The problem with this ap- events – and make the red tape as easy to navigate as possible. beries, the rip-offs and the regu- proach is that it will attract people The last time I went to the Immi- – The Editor lar accidents such as the sinking who buy mainly as an investment, gration Office for my 90-day re- of tour and ferry boats. and who have little intention of porting, an officer there saw what Most residents and tourists living there. I wanted, delayed what he was who understand the true situation If and when such investors doing for an instant as he indi- in Phuket will agree that the Nor- realize the returns promised do cated for me to pass him my In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL wich Union figures can only be a not materialize, then many will sell passport. He stamped it and sent true reflection of both the hazards their “investment” and move their me on my way. Not a word was and the crime situation in Phuket. money to a better return. The spoken, but a warm smile said it Editor: Parichat Utintu Why would Norwich Union effect on Phuket property prices all. Managing Editor: Alasdair Forbes lie? Their figures are just a re- will not be pleasant. If that was the initiative of Deputy Editor: Chris Husted flection of their clients’ experi- Some of the bigger, or more the officer concerned, I am im- pressed. If it is the way things are Chief Reporter: Sangkhae Leelanapaporn ences collected through their in- enlightened developers seem surance claims. Is the Gazette now being done at the Immigra- Editorial Team: Stephen Fein, Andy Johnstone, Natcha Yuttaworawit, now to be including a hotel in their really asking readers to believe development or establishing links tion Office, even better. Janyaporn Morel, Jenjira Ruengjarus, Dominic Earnshaw. it’s all a conspiracy of some sort? with a hotel. Michael Way It’s time for the Gazette, the This will improve the rental Phuket Managing Director: Rungtip Hongjakpet Izmen Tourism Authority of Thailand use, but many projects will not New TAT office is General Manager: Oranee Pienprasertkul and all the others with vested in- achieve the RoI advertised and terests on the island to take their this will reflect badly on the in- unnecessary Marketing Manager: Natthira Susangrat collective heads out of the sand dustry in a couple of years’ time. Your article about the opening of Classifieds Manager: Phatsara Raktammakit and face up to the reality of what Kim Rawlinson the new Tourism Authority of Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd is really going on in Phuket. England Thailand office states that the Shooting the messenger is new 14-million-baht premises not going to help. Contact us John Edkins Sleepless in Siam #1 were necessary because the old Ao Yon offices on Phuket Rd were “too Advertising Sales: [email protected] small” for the number of tourists Classified Advertising: [email protected] With reference to the Online Ga- ‘Overestimated’ RoI zette Issue & Answer about late- who visited it each day. Website Services: [email protected] opening discos in Patong: Dear If the TAT really wanted to Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] will reflect badly Mr Sleepless in Patong, how help tourists, they would erect a many hotels are there in the booth at the airport warning ar- Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 I am about to retire, and, after town? Move. Go somewhere less riving tourists of the numerous many pleasant holidays in Phuket, noisy. Better still, stop complain- scams they can expect to be sub- I have decided to buy a property ing and get a life. jected to during their stay here. The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors there. Siam Sam Werner and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. On a recent visit, I was Perth, Western Australia Phuket Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2006 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials or business owners are published as Issues & Answers in the Phuket Gazette Online. August 5 - 11, 2006 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 The right to protest, but in the right way FIRST PERSON t’s every provincial governor’s worst nightmare. A call comes in that a road has been blocked by a group of Iangry protesters, who demand that he come to the protest site immediately to hear their grievances. Such protests put the Governor in an awkward spot. He is not an elected official, but rather an appointee of the central government, serving as its highest-ranking representative in the province. Thus, his duties include maintaining law and order – even if it means mobilizing the police to forcibly disband demonstrators. Here, Phuket Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura talks about his approach to dealing with such protesters in general and two recent protest cases in particular: the blockage of the Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang by villagers of Baan Kor En and a sit-in protest by villagers on Pra Baramee Soi 8 in Patong who refused to vacate homes they had built on encroached-upon land.

have to first listen carefully welfare as a negotiat- to what the villagers want so ing point. that I can understand the They must have Iroot cause of the problem. known from the begin- That is my rule. ning that the land they Once I have done this, I try decided to build on be- to find the best way to solve the longed to someone else, problem. However, villagers but they decided to build should make sure they protest in homes and settle there the right way, not doing anything anyway. that violates the law. Then, when the The right to protest is en- land- owner wanted the shrined in the Constitution, but land back so he could that doesn’t give protesters the hand it over to the gov- right to break the law. ernment for a public I simply don’t agree that road project, they de- people have the right to do some- cided to protest. thing “wrong” in order to achieve I offered to list what they view as a “greater them as a priority group good”. I will not allow them to do on the provincial regis- that, and if they break the law, try of poor people, then then I will refuse to negotiate with I talked with the Phuket them. Provincial Administra- Both sides need to exchange tion Organization and opinions in a reasonable fashion, Patong Municipality with a view to making the other about finding them a side change their stance. temporary, low-cost That wasn’t the case in housing alternative. some recent protests, such as at When the Baan the Phra Baramee Soi 8 protest Khor En villagers and with the Baan Khor En mob, blocked Thepkrasattri because their actions troubled not Rd, I went there to see only the government, but also the the problem at first The scene of a recent protest at Baan Khor En. public at large. hand. What they were In the case of Phra Bara- doing was not right; they closed cannot be rectified in a day or cases, people approached the gov- when we explained that we had mee Soi 8, people there con- off the road [by erecting a tent two. ernment through the normal already agreed in principal to buy structed dwellings on a private across it], blocking traffic and They need to give us more channels and a solution was found the land needed [to re-engineer individual’s land without first created a large traffic jam. time. without a mob protest having to the road] and that the construc- seeking permission from the We tried to solve their prob- Many people have died take place. tion work was almost ready to go owner. Then they simply refused lem, but we told them to under- from accidents [on dangerous We are willing to negotiate. ahead, they folded up their tent to leave, using their children’s stand that problems like these bends] on the island. In other In the case of Baan Khor En, and went home. Do custom car-warning lights break the law? Issues& Many new cars seem to have dif- Are there any regulations Owners may not change & ferent colored warning lights. about this? the color of the back, front, ANSWERS Normally, the brake lights are red Punjaporn brake or indicator lights, at least and the indicators orange. I have Patong not legally. noticed that many cars now have Pol Col Teeraphol Thipja- We will stop vehicles that Write to: The Phuket Gazette, 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, clear brake lights and red indica- roen, Superintendent of Kathu are in violation of the regulations. Muang, Phuket 83000. Fax 076-213971, or submit your tors. Police Station replies: I would like to warn people not issue at www.phuketgazette.net This can cause confusion Non-standard color brake to change the color of the lights for following vehicles. lights and indicators are illegal. on their cars; it is dangerous. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES August 5 - 11, 2006

In The Stars by Isla St ar

LEO (July 24-August 22): Aim high and SCORPIO (October 24-November 22): AQUARIUS (January 21-February 19): TAURUS (April 21-May 21): A mixed be prepared to accept a little less. The best Some of you will have a hard time getting You will be in a position to control the at- week lies ahead for you. A colleague’s in- offer you can hope for will be presented your brain into gear this week. Your slug- mosphere this weekend. Keep your opin- eptitude last week could necessitate last later next week; rejecting this in order to gish mood should give way to a more up- ions to yourself and don’t provoke dis- minute rushing on Saturday, but you should wait for something better will be reason beat feeling by Wednesday, but this is an agreements. Keep the business ball roll- be able to relax after that. Set quality time for regret. You who are suffering from ideal time to look carefully at your fitness ing by making new contacts on Monday; aside on Sunday to smell the roses. A cash unrequited love will soon recover. Libra is regime and diet. Even minor changes will you’ll be surprised to find out how lucra- bonus of some sort is forecast to boost poised to take your mind off this sorrow- be of benefit. Cancer would like to get to tive these will be. Romance with Pisces is your bank balance on Wednesday. Keep ful scenario. Your diplomacy is needed on know you better, but is having trouble find- well-starred, but Sagittarius could be a news of this bounty to yourself as Cancer Sunday, when an insistent family member ing the right approach. Monday is a good gold-digger in disguise. The number 9 is is considering requesting a loan. The num- has a bee in the bonnet. day to discuss money. lucky on Wednesday. ber 1 is lucky on Monday.

VIRGO (August 23-September 23): You SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December PISCES (February 20-March 20): A lucky GEMINI (May 22-June 21): A wet week- should be able to take a welcome break 21): Keeping your nose to the grindstone break in the middle of the week allows end won’t do much to dampen your spir- from work this week. Put your heart and is difficult when there are so many diver- you to have another stab at applying for a its. The atmosphere takes a downturn on soul into making romance work and you sions on offer. Let your fun-loving friends desirable job. This should be a good in- Monday, when bureaucracy threatens to won’t regret it. The outlook is sunny for know that work takes priority this week. centive to spruce up your appearance. spoil your day. Say what is necessary with those seeking new employment; another Aries, in particular, is in the mood to party Money matters continue to improve, with a smile and be prepared to concede a point Virgo can pull strings on your behalf. On and thinks that you need to join in. On the end of this month seeing your credit at or two just to keep the peace. Love is in Monday, lack of bureaucratic understand- Thursday, someone close needs immedi- an all-time high. Wear the color sunflower the air on Sunday; a fledgling relationship ing prevents progress. Try again on ate help and you may be the one who has yellow to send a sincere romantic mes- may become stronger. Wear the color Wednesday for more positive results. The to drop everything and rush to the rescue. sage to someone you’d like to know bet- amber to emit warm vibrations. number 8 is lucky this weekend. ter. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20): CANCER (June 22-July 23): For one rea- LIBRA (September 24-October 23): You Unless you’re prepared to work for pea- ARIES (March 21-April 20): You will be son or another you will thank your lucky should have good reason to jump for joy nuts, a new job offer will be disappointing. frustrated by the stop-start motion of a stars this weekend. You could easily find this week. Expect to get glad tidings from If you enjoy your current occupation, but business project’s progress. There’s little a mislaid document that can settle an on- overseas regarding a financial matter that are suffering from boredom, you should you can do about this situation, so it would going dispute in your favor. Romance oc- has been decided in your favor. Romanti- meditate on how you can improve the situ- be best to focus on other issues. Children cupies much of your attention as the month cally speaking, you see clearly the way to ation. Schedule any meetings with those are likely to be the cause of an unsettled progresses; a proposal could be made soon. move into a more harmonious future. Sun- in power for Tuesday or Wednesday as atmosphere at home; you should act im- Make business appointments short and to day is the best day for clearing the air with the stars will back you up. Leo has started mediately before bad behavior gets out of the point to avoid wasting time on Tues- the person concerned. Wear the color aub- to find you interesting and will make a hand, but be prepared to listen first. Wear day. Scorpio is wondering how to ask a ergine to give off the right vibrations. subtle approach soon. amethyst to help you slow down. burning question.

-Tech is one of the big pered and now has projects worth gest and best-known several billion baht spread around construction compa- Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, K-Tech looks to Phuket as Knies in Thailand. Ap- Chiang Mai and Phuket. It also propriately, it’s founder, Bob Der has a project worth a billion baht Kevorkian was one of the biggest in Koh Khut, an island in the Gulf and best known characters in near Koh Chang, where it is build- alternative to Big Mango Thailand’s property industry. ing a high-end hotel. He was a friend of many of The reins of the company is getting more and more difficult. Thailand’s most influential figures have passed to Bob’s son, Dom- Traffic, communications, trying to and a well known inic, who is now establish worker’s camps; it’s supporter of good heavily involved getting tough. causes and charities, LARGER with the company’s “As a result of working with so people in the con- THAN activities in Phuket. the Central Group on Central struction industry and LIFE “K-Tech is Tower in Bangkok, we came here indeed in many other By Graham Doven committed to Phu- to build Phuket’s biggest shopping fields were saddened ket’s future,” says centrer, Central Festival. when the K-Tech chairman died Dominic. “In terms of size and “We also built extensions to last year. volume of projects, it is probably the Evason Resort, Gracelands Bob Der Kevorkian estab- our biggest operation outside resort in Patong and the Royal lished K-Tech in 1997 after many Bangkok. Phuket Marina, as well as the years working with international “We’ve been here now for new extension to the Indigo Pearl construction company, Philip six years and we believe that Village Resort [in Nai Yang]. We Holtzmann. It was hardly the best Phuket’s got legs, quality projects are also involved in community of timing as that was the year of and quality buyers. We are look- projects, including a health cen- the Asian financial crash. ing to expand more down here and terin the south of the island. K-Tech, however, pros- move away from Bangkok, which “We are currently looking at Royal Phuket Marina engineer H. Mete Izmen (left) and Dominic Der Kevorkian of K-Tech, which has done a bit of building at the marina.

four or five other projects, includ- Phuket is growing, as indeed it is ing what will be the biggest in in surrounding areas such as Phuket – which I can’t name yet. Phang Nga and Krabi,” he ex- We plan to establish a base here plained. with offices, staff quarters, a per- There are many indications manent camp for workers and a that Phuket is being targeted by holding yard. new investors, such as Austra- “We have to go where the lia. A recent article in the Week- private sector is going, not gov- end Australian stated, “more and ernment projects. The market in more Australians are investing in property offshore. “Phuket has been nominat- ed as one of the top five global destinations for retirement ac- cording to a recent survey by a leading global travel organ- isation,” the newspaper noted. The rumours of all the usu- al problems encountered in buy- ing in Thailand are still flying around, but continuing interest in the island – and K-Tech’s grow- ing order book – indicates that there is still plenty going on. August 5 - 11, 2006 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 29

here are 74 species of mangrove tree in Thai- land, providing both food Tand shelter for many liv- ing organisms. The soil in a man- The stunning diversity grove forest is similar to that of a tropical rainforest. The nutrients in the soil are very close to the surface and in both rain forests and mangrove forests, the trees have very shal- of the mangrove forest low root systems. The mud is an important part of the food chain, which depends on mangroves later down the line. First of all, the mangrove trees break up waves. Once the disturbance caused by wave ac- tion has ceased, the fine particles in the water, combined with man- grove tree bark and leaves, form sediment, in which algae grow. This is the start of the food chain. The algae are food for snails. Decomposed leaves are food for crabs and prawn. The decomposing leaves and bark are also eaten by bacteria and fungi. The tide carries the nutrient- rich particles out of the mangrove forest into deeper water, for ex- ample, Phang Nga Bay. This be- comes food for plankton, algae, and later for the mangrove trees themselves as well. Mullet – a species of fish very common in Phang Nga Bay – also feed on the decomposing leaves. In fact, the amount of pro- tein generated directly from the eating of decomposed mangrove leaves and bark is much higher in mangrove forests than in any other environment in the world.

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The tangled roots of mangrove trees provide small fish with shel- ter from bigger fish; the little fish hide in the root system to keep from getting eaten. This allows them to survive to become big- Above, Rhizophora genus man- ger fish, at which point, they will grove roots reflect in the water, try to catch smaller fish. NATURE creating art from nature. Mangrove forests are the breeding grounds for hundreds of NOTES Right, a Pacific reef egret, one species of fish. Many of these By Dave Williams of the creatures that benefits fish species are very important to from the mangrove’s bounty. commercial fishermen. Birds, too, rely on the man- grove trees for food, in the form fruit bats can be found in other All of this eating on the of insects and flowers found on habitats, the mangrove is an im- ground is being watched from the trees. Both terrestrial species portant environment for them. high above by birds such as and sea birds frequent the forests. If you like durian, you should brahminy kites and white-bellied The most common terrestrial bird like fruit bats because they polli- sea eagles. They eat other species found in southern Thai- nate many kinds of durian. In fact, smaller animals in addition to land feeding on the mudflats and they are the sole pollinators of fish. in the shallow water include Pa- some species. So, the next time you’re cific reef egrets, Chinese pond Soldier crabs can be seen lucky enough to be in a mangrove herons, common sandpipers, little by the hundred at low tide. Fid- forest, take a minute to watch all herons, common redshanks, ru- dler crabs and several other spe- the life that depends on this very fous-necked stints, and a few cies share the mudflats with them. special environment. other less common species. Fifty-four species of crabs Sitting in the mangrove trees have been recorded in the man- Dave Williams runs eco-expedi- watching for fish or prawns are grove forests of Thailand. Crab- tion company Paddle Asia. For a variety of kingfishers. The eating macaques eat the crabs. details, visit www.paddleasia. brown-winged kingfisher, black- So do birds and otters. com capped kingfisher, common king- fisher and the collared kingfisher are the most common. At least 204 species of birds have been recorded in Thailand’s mangrove forests. Spiders live on the trees, too, hunting other insects, and bats can be found hanging out in the caves in mangrove areas. One of the most important spe- cies of bat to live in the mangrove forests is the fruit bat. Though 30 PHUKET GAZETTE COMPUTERS August 5 - 11, 2006 Smart home solutions for homebuyers and developers tems costs and a more competi- designed and structured wiring I T ISSUES tive market will benefit us all. system to accommodate home One of the best sites on the automation in the future. 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Max Huber from Surin Boontal, 37, from Nathanon Koysomboon, Switzerland has Chiang Mai, has been ap- 28, a Phuket native, has been appointed Ex- pointed Front Office Man- been appointed Branch ecutive Chef at Le ager of the Club Andaman Manager of the new Alli- Royal Meridien Phu- Beach Resort. K. Surin has anz CP General Insurance ket Yacht Club in Nai more than 16 years’ expe- Co office in Phuket. He Harn. He has 20 rience in the hotel and hos- holds a science degree years’ experience in pitality industry, including from Ramkhamhaeng the kitchens of five- stints at the Lotus Pang University. Before taking star hotels and mov- Suankaew Hotel in Chiang up his current post, he ed to work in Thai- Mai, the Novotel Chiang worked as an adviser with land in 1997. Before Mai and the Swissôtel Le Consultant of Technology joining the Yacht Concord in Bangkok. Be- Co Ltd in Bangkok for Club, he was Execu- fore moving to Phuket he four years and with QBE tive Chef at the Am- worked as Front Office Insurance (Thailand) in ari Atrium Hotel in Manager at Ao Nang Villa Phuket for two years as Bangkok. in Krabi. Assistant Manager. Central Hotels opens Phuket Bright colors of flower sales office show mask low turnover By Janyaporn Morel in the past were generally hotels so the pe- K. Sawitt also complained about the riod before the high season was usually the high cost of doing business in Phuket. In Rat- he show of flowers at the 14th An- best time for me. chaburi, his hometown, he said, it cost about nual Phuket Flower and Plant Show “Now I’m beginning to get good busi- 400,000 baht a rai to set up a garden center at Saphan Hin from July 17 to 26 ness in the low season as well, thanks to the but in Phuket the cost is about 600,000 baht. Twas as spectacular as ever, but the growing number of property developments,” “Here everything is dearer – the trans- bright colors masked tough times for the plant she added. portation, the labor cost – and on top of that and garden business, which is suffering, sell- Pornpilart Raktae-ngan, 44, from the price of plants is high as well,” he added. ers say, from the current poor economic situ- Phuket Chemi-Kaset Phan (Phuket Chemi- Wirat Kanankhao, 54, owner of Wirat ation and increasing competition. cal and Agriculture) on Thepkrasattri Rd, Phan Mai on Phun Pol Rd, agreed that the After 10 days of the show, which fea- agreed that the flower show was disappoint- number of stalls was a major factor in his tured displays by some 80 businesses of all ing. “I heard from all the sellers that they were poor sales this year. sizes, few of the exhibitors were overjoyed not making good profits. I think that is be- “Last year I sold plants worth about by the money they had made. cause of the poor shape of the economy and 300,000 baht during the fair, but this year I Orawan Chanprasert, 26, owner of rising fuel prices, which have made people sold about 100,000 baht,” she said. “There Thanapon Garden, which opened on the by- reluctant to buy [plants]. were many sellers from the other provinces pass road three years ago, has joined the fair and they had a greater variety of plant than every year since. DUMPING us.” She told the Gazette, “My income from But although her profit was disappoint- the show was about half what it was last time. “I didn’t raise my prices – I cut them from ing, she still felt that coming to the show was I think it was because there were many more last year – but I still couldn’t match my show worthwhile. “It’s a good opportunity to meet stalls this year, while the number of buyers turnover last year, which was about 20,000 new customers even though many people just was about the same. baht a day. This year my best day was only came to look and then said that they didn’t Sajeephan Maneesnongkhun. “My average turnover was about 6,000 5,000 baht.” want to buy now because they feel plants are baht a day – a total of 60,000 baht over the Sawitt Niyomthong, 28, from Suan an unnecessary luxury.” PHUKET: Central Hotels & Re- period of the show –and my profit was half Sawitt Garden in Pa Khlok, who also has Not everyone did badly at Saphan Hin. sorts has opened a regional sales what it was last year. I even dropped my another garden center in Ratchaburi, com- Suk Chuaysakul, 52, has traveled up from office in Phuket, headed by As- prices about 30% from what I charge at my plained about out-of-towners dumping at the Songkhla to join the fair in Phuket every year sistant Sales Director Sajeephan garden center, but sales were still slow. show. since 1998. Maneesnongkhun. “The number of garden centers in “Many gardens from Bangkok came and “I got about the same amount as last K. Sajeephan, formerly Phuket has increased a lot; you can see them they set their prices so low that it ruined the year,” she told the Gazette, “about 100,000 Sales Manager at The Chedi, is on every road on the island.” market for anyone else selling orchids – or baht for the 10 days. The reason my sales now responsible for sales for the However, the news is not all bad, she other plants, for that matter. We just could were better than other people’s, I think, was Central Karon Village and the said. “I came here to find more customers, not compete on price. The other factors were because in my garden I have many plants that company’s two recent acquisi- and the stall fee was cheap; it was only 3,000 the poor economy and rising fuel price. My are different from those that other people sell.” tions, the Central Karon Beach baht for whole fair. daily turnover last year was about 8,000 baht, Variety, it appears, is the spice of com- Resort, where the new office is “[At the garden center] my customers but this year it was half that amount.” merce in the market-gardening field. situated, and the Central Kata Resort. Chris Bailey, the group’s Marketing Vice-President, said last week, “Central has three ex- isting regional sales offices in Singapore, the UK and Germany. “We intend to expand this coverage to include opportunities in East Asia and Australia. How- ever, it was also important that we ensured our own backyard was professionally covered, and with our growing number of ho- tels and resorts in the South, Phuket was a natural choice. “We are confident that K. Sajeephan and her team will bring professional sales-management service to the travel industry in Phuket and the South,” he added. 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he hope and ultimate in- tention of every investor is simple: to make Tmoney. While the ma- Well-grounded investments jority of investments in a healthy market will achieve this aim, the inevitable com- bination of volatility, ad- ONEY It sometimes is an advantage to be small verse situations or poor M returns often tests pa- tience to the limit – TALKS in relative terms because it certainly causing some investors to opt for bank deposits By Richard Watson increases the range of choices available. as a safer and less stressful alternative. Any individual who wants to UK today is still held on a lease- returned a profit of 165% be- learn more about investments can hold basis. tween its launch and July, 2006. take the simple route of turning The financial standing of the Since its inception, it has never on one of the business channels British nobility has in general spi- experienced negative perfor- on television, such as CNBC or raled sharply downward over the mance – and this is true of every Bloomberg. There, 24 hours a centuries. Even financially con- fund that Brandeaux manages. day, you can watch interviews servative members of the nobil- In the early years of the with fund managers, who discuss ity faced difficulty when they fund, Brandeaux focused only on their approach to investment. found themselves targeted by the ground-rent situation. Re- Usually, if stock markets are socialist government policies that cently, however, it has been re- going in a negative direction or came into being after World War vealing a more long-term strat- the outlook is uncertain, fund Two. At that time, the Labour egy. It has been buying proper- managers will mention increasing Party government introduced ties in the most expensive areas investment in bonds – and some- “death duties”, now known as of London with a view to taking times in cash. The average inter- inheritance tax, at very high lev- advantage of what it refers to as view usually consists of a men- els. “significant reversionary inter- tion of three asset classes: equi- The result was that very est”. ties (investment in a corporation few members of the nobility were In other words, leases are through the stock markets); able to retain their castles and approaching maturity in some bonds (with fixed interest returns) estates. cases, and the capital gain is go- and cash (bank deposits). The very nature of property ing to be enormous. For financial institutions with changed, with former estate lands Brandeaux recently gave an billions or even hundreds of bil- ending up in leasehold agree- example of an expensive apart- lions of dollars or other curren- ments. These now exist over a ment block, where the total re- cies to invest, these three options multitude of property types, from turn was 35% annually. Of – or a combination of them – rep- apartment blocks and factories to course not all such investments resent the choices available. office towers, department stores will have such robust returns, but and even foreign embassies. All the Brandeaux strategy is never- ADVANTAGE these leaseholders have one thing theless a superb one. in common: they must pay the This is an outstanding in- For the individual investor, the ground rent in order not to lose vestment vehicle for retired situation is actually much more the property. people or for anyone wanting to attractive; it sometimes is an ad- It was an American, a hold a truly safe investment. The vantage to be small in relative woman from Louisiana, who saw fund deals once a week. Although terms because it certainly in- the opportunity that this situation the entry cost is listed at 1.5%, creases the range of choices presented. She had been a pro- one large financial institution has available. Among my favorite in- fessional fund manager in Europe extended its offer of just 1% un- vestment instruments – one un- for 25 years before seizing the til the end of this year. Even bet- ter, the returns to investors are available to institutional investors opportunity to turn ground rents Stock markets can go up or down, sometimes in a big way. Ground – are ground rents. Ground rents into a vehicle for investment. rents, in contrast, are truly safe. completely tax free, there are no as an investment option are, She tested the concept of exit charges, and investment can briefly, investment in real estate ground rents for several years in from UK insurance giant Royal – regardless of the vagaries of be in either Euros or US dollars. assets in the United Kingdom. the early 1990s by managing her & SunAlliance, which had ac- economic cycles, the state of the Ground rents are thought to own independent brokerage fund, quired the distribution rights to the property market or any other fac- Richard Watson runs Global have come into being between attached to a pension fund. Af- original fund. I realized that this tor. Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- four and five hundred years ago. ter confirming that the theory was an investment opportunity The performance of the based personal financial plan- During this period, the nobility and worked in practice, in February unlike everything else available – fund has been strong, meeting ning service. He can be reach- aristocracy owned most of the 1996 she created her own fund anywhere. It was, and still is, some very high levels of expec- ed at Tel: and Fax: 076-381- land in the country, including large management group, Brandeaux, unique, offering a net return of tation with average annualized 997, Mobile: 01-0814611. tracts that are now large towns and launched the Brandeaux between 8% and 10% annually returns of 9.77%. The fund had Email: [email protected] and cities. To finance expensive Ground Rent Income Fund. lifestyles, it was necessary for the Its success was instant. upper classes to devise a solution Very shortly after its launch, I so they could retain their land was fortunate to have the whole while generating income from it. concept explained to me in detail The solution? They offered by a Regional Sales Manager long-term leases, typically for a minimum term of 99 years. A small number of leases were for 299 years and an even smaller number for as long as 499 years. In return, the leaseholder was able to build a house on the land – but he had to pay a ground rent for the duration of the lease. This payment had to be made, other- wise the entire property, includ- ing any buildings on it, would be legally repossessed. The leaseholder could ap- proach the owner to buy the lease; in some cases, terms were mutually agreed upon and free- hold ownership resulted. In real- ity, however, a significant per- centage of urban property in the 34 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORT August 5 - 11, 2006 Bowling tourneys coming up

PHUKET CITY: Two bowling tournaments are coming up soon, one organized by the local Rotary Club of Andaman and the other by the Phuket Chamber of Com- merce. The Chamber of Commerce tournament will be held at Pearl Bowl, near the Pearl Hotel on Montri Rd, on August 5. Entry will be 3,000 baht per team of three, which includes the cost of lunch, hire of bowling shoes and T-shirts. The winning team will re- ceive a trophy donated by the Governor of Phuket and a 5,000- baht prize. Second place will merit a trophy and 3,000 baht prize from the Chief Justice of Phuket, and third place a trophy from the President of the Chamber of Commerce and 2,000 baht. Entries may be registered at the Phuket Chamber of Com- merce, 1/1 Montri Rd, Phuket City, anytime before the tourna- ment. For more information, con- The new driving range is already attracting good numbers of players wanting to hone their skills. tact the Phuket Chamber of Com- merce at Tel: 076-217567-8 or Fax: 076-232038. The Rotary Club of Anda- Driving range opens on Kwang Rd man’s fifth annual tournament will be held at CS Bowl, at the Big C WICHIT: Phuket’s emergence mosphere and playing golf here,” available since the center’s grand 10 pm. For more information, supercenter, on August 20. as a golf tourism destination got he said. opening on July 21. call the center at Tel: 076- Entry will cost 3,000 baht another shot in the arm recently The goal of the center is to 223977 or contact David Ed- per team of three, which includes with the opening of a two-tier, 50- provide both serious golfers and The Mountain View Golf Cen- ward (Tel: 09-2917078; Email. the cost of lunch, hire of bowling bay golf driving range on Kwang new practice players with a tre is open daily from 7 am to [email protected]). shoes and T-shirts. Rd. friendly golf center with a relaxed In both cases, players are The facility, Mountain View environment. Standard prices for advised to arrive on time as no Golf Centre, also has a short the driving range will be a bucket PATONG DARTS LEAGUE late entries will be allowed and game practice area, PGA coach- of 50 balls for 50 baht. Equipment the entry fees are non-refundable. ing studio, floodlights for night may also be rented. Later this Play will start at 9 am for the play and a restaurant with both year, the center plans to add a Chamber tournament and at 10 Thai and international menus. par-3 course for day/night play, Didi’s go two points ahead am for the Rotary one. Director David Edward, a he added. In both cases, surplus pro- British PGA pro for 11 years, has The center will offer pro- PATONG: Didi’s and Dog’s closes, match-winning darts, etc ceeds will go to charity had coaching experience in the grams from one-on-one coaching Bollocks finally played their to: [email protected] or by For more information, con- US, Europe, Australia and the to ladies’ classes and group les- make-up game held over from sms to: 09-8740061. tact Andaman Rotary Club Vice- Maldives. sons in the evening under flood- July 11, with Didi’s eking out a 5- President Prasit Wiponchai at Tel: “With my 11 years of expe- lights. 4 win before losing the beer leg. July 25 results: Dog’s Bollocks 01-6063263 or the club direct at rience, I chose Phuket to run this A variety of promotional That, coupled with a three- 3 Piccadilly* 6; Valhalla 4 Off- Tel: 076-281058. business because I love the at- offers and discounts have been point win over Soi Saen Sabai shore* 5; Footrot Flats 7 Jungle neighbors TaiLife, put them two Juice* 2; Didi’s* 8 TaiLife 1; points clear of second-place Shakers* 3 Coyote Bar 6 (* = Piccadilly, who took all three winner of beer leg). points against Dog’s Bollocks at home earlier in the week. Standings: 1. Didi’s (20 points); Piccadilly’s win came 2. Piccadilly (18); 3.= Amigos**, courtesy of some outstanding Coyote (16); 5. Offshore (14); 6. play by high-score winner Tony Jungle Juice (12); 7. Valhalla (11); and a clutch team game finish 8.= Queen Mary**, Dog’s by Jeff. Bollocks (10); 10. Shakers (7); 11. Dog’s Bollock’s Tony had to Footrot Flats (4); 12. TaiLife (3) miss that match after a mishap (** = 1 game in hand). right before the game which re- sulted in him needing eight August 8 fixtures: Queen Mary stitches under one of his eyes. v Valhalla; TaiLife v Coyote Bar; The results of the Amigos v Footrot Flats v Didi’s; Piccadilly Queen Mary make-up game will v Amigos; Jungle Juice v Shak- be reported in the the next issue. ers; Offshore v Dog’s Bollocks Send reports of 180s, high (home team first).

Problems with an extra-marital affair? Need somebody to love? ASK KHUN WANIDA "MOMMA DUCK" Fax your questions to 076-213971 or e-mail to [email protected] August 5 - 11, 2006 SP O R T PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Three provinces Evason Race Week ends give green light in crescendo of weather to Rubson By Chris Husted Raid AO CHALONG: Despite fore- casts for light-to-moderate winds, PHUKET: The governors of squalls gusting over 30 knots, Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi driving rain and large waves have all agreed to allow the marred the start of the final race Rubson Raid Turquoise Thailand in the 3rd Evason Phuket Race 2006 competition to take place Week regatta on July 30, after in and around the three prov- three days of the best yacht-rac- inces. ing weather Phuket has seen in Phuket Governor Udomsak years. Usawarangkura signed an agree- The near gale winds tore the ment on behalf of all three after wind speed meter off the top of a video conference with his coun- Switchblade’s mast, and the terparts in Phang Nga and Krabi downpours restricted visibility to on July 26. 50 meters as yachts approached The Rubson Raid, an annual the first mark. event, features teams of four The Classic class race was competing in identical high-speed canceled and the light Firefly inflatable boats. catamarans, Moto Inzi and the According to the event recently launched Chi Machine, website, it will feature, “naviga- stayed safely in port. However, tion contests and speed trials (of yachts still in the running for top 50 nautical miles plus) … even a honors or for more points in their water-ski relay event”. It will also classes were willing to brave the have “… land-trekking competi- adverse conditions. tions, adventurous ‘happenings’ in David Lindhal’s La Samu- the mangroves, walking and dra managed to stave off sev- HANG A LEFT HERE – Lee Marine Vino rounds a mark at speed, but not fast enough to catch Somtam swimming races”. eral attempts at overtaking by Express. – Photo: www.guynowell.com The three governors all John Vause’s Ruby Tuesday, to and Wade Lewis’ Team Simpson took the class with four wins. Plunkett on Princess Isabella agreed that the event would be secure another win, giving the Marine finishing second and third Jerome Perignon on Aliocha did scored three wins in three races good for tourism. Speaking after Phuket-based yacht five wins overall respectively. not manage to finish the final race, to win the class, with Kevin the video conference, Gov from six races and victory in the Bob Brindley on X Catriot but finished third overall in the Ashby on Lily finishing second Udomsak noted that the organiz- IRC 1 class. was the only entrant in the class. and Richard Bell on Sun Flyer ers have already reserved 200 Craig Murphy and his crew Multihull Racing class to sail the Gunther Nutt on Kerida finishing third overall. seats on flights to Thailand for the on Switchblade sailed well to final race. However, his solo first won the Classic class, with Julian This year’s Phuket Race teams and he hoped that “a lot of place third in the class. place was still not enough to dis- Hill’s Sanook finishing second Week attracted 31 entries, and tourists” would come to watch the In IRC 2, Mick Kealy’s place Marc Cudennec’s first and Graham Chuck on Amjuna event organizers Image Asia, de- event. Minx secured a crucial victory on place overall on Chi Machine, third. spite the extreme conditions on He also pointed out that the a shortened course over Stuart Roger Kingdon in second place Tom Howard, celebrating the final day, say they are confi- teams would have to buy fuel lo- Crowe’s Cinders to win the class on Moto Inzi or John Stall in third the 100th birthday of his yacht dent that the number will grow cally, putting money into the local on a count back. Despite George place on Charro. Seraph, finished fourth overall. as yacht owners in the region economy. Foose and his crew on Free Wind In the Multihull Perfor- A trophy carved from the grow to appreciate the excellent The competitors themselves putting in a fine performance to mance Cruising class, Chris solid oak original rudder of Ser- – indeed, at times downright scary will not stay at hotels during the finish third in the final race, their Runnegar on Chameleon was yet aph was awarded to Nutt as a – sailing conditions at this time of raid. Instead, they will be based efforts were not enough to snatch again too quick for Bob Mott on special prize. year, which have contributed to aboard the clipper Star Flyer, third place overall from Jim Kane his recently-purchased Kilo, and In the Club class, Greg the event’s growing popularity. which will ferry them from one on Chetak. event venue to another. As the Sports Boat Racing So far, 14 teams out of the class had completed six races 25 invited have confirmed their before the final day, they were participation. The maximum num- not required to sail in conditions ber of teams that will compete that were decidedly dangerous will be 20. for the smaller craft. Belgian Philippe Martin, Former world junior sailing who devised the Raid four years champion Scott Duncanson ago, is expected to come to scored a perfect record of six Phuket in August for more dis- wins from six races on Somtam cussions to cover details such as Express to win the class, with safety and fuel supplies. Jim Poulsen’s Lee Marine Vino 36 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY August 5 - 11, 2006

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he west coast of Phuket pool has an infinity edge and there is famous for its spec- are two outdoor bathrooms on the tacular sunsets and this terrace. Talmost-complete luxury To the side of the property home with free-standing guest is a guest villa with a large bed- villa is in a prime location to view room and living room with mar- them. The white sands and tur- velous views and a luxurious bath- quoise waters of Kata Beach are room. just a few minutes away and the The materials used in this area has many shops and restau- home are top quality and include rants, and is only 15 minutes drive slate and glazed ceramic tiles, from Patong Beach. imported granite, hardwood tim- Offering expansive and bers in the doors and windows as never-to-be-built-out views of the well as timber cornices, skirtings Andaman Sea and Crab Island, and balustrades. off Kata Beach, this two-story The color scheme of the home has been designed to take home is – in keeping with the full advantage of its 800-square- tropical environment – cool and meter plot. crisp. It features pale gold, white The entry-level floor fea- and beige as well as plenty of tim- tures a spacious living room with ber trim and attractive panel an adjoining dining area, both with walls. Utilities include UBC tele- floor-to-ceiling glass doors open- vision, telephone, broadband ing on to a full-length terrace. Internet connection, well water, The European-style kitchen, water filtration, a septic tank and complete with high-quality fix- a home security system. The tures and equipment, has its own property will be fully furnished terrace. and will include a carport and There is also a guest bath- landscaped gardens. room on this floor. The land title is Chanote and Stairs lead down to the large the price is 26 million baht. bedrooms and a maid’s room. The master bedroom has a pri- For more details contact Rich- vate en suite bathroom. ard Lusted at Siam Real Estate, The two other bedrooms tel: 076-288908, visit the web- share a bathroom. All bedrooms site at www.siamrealestate. com open to the pool terrace and have or email: info@siamrealestate. expansive sea views. The 36sqm com August 5 - 11, 2006 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Decor by Nat ch Yuttaworawit Desk-bound

Desks may be basic or unexpected; At 27,000 baht, This simple yet classic design offers plenty of note the unusual yet elegant legs storage space for documents, writing instruments – and whatever of this model at 25,000 baht. else a businessman might want to keep hidden from view.

One of the few matching desk/chair combinations we found in the showroom, this single-drawer desk At 16,500 baht, this durable hardwood desk will is just right for the kids at 6,500 baht. stand up to years of fist-pounding and other abuse.

he typical businessper- is Phuket Intercraft on Chao Fa alone, as they are not sold as part son or clerical staff West Rd in Tambon Wichit, of matching desk-chair combina- worker spends more which has been selling a wide tions. Fortunately, there are plenty T waking hours in the of- range of desks for 18 years. of chairs to choose from at fice than anywhere else. For In the rather cramped five- Phuket Intercraft, which is also people running a business, the story showroom building, Inter- happy to take orders for custom office is the nerve center and fo- craft has desks to match just designed desks, chairs or both. A cal point – far more than just a about every budget and décor delivery service is also available. place to make phone calls, issue theme, from modern Western If you are going to be directives and slave away at the desks to those crafted in Thai, chained to a desk all day, why not computer. Chinese and other Asian styles. at least get yourself a nice one? The state and appearance Owner Vorapan Suwancha- of one’s office also says a lot walit explained that the company Phuket Intercraft is on the about its occupant – so it has to has two factories, both right northbound lane of Chao Fa look good. across the street from the show- West Rd, at 91/5 Moo 2 Tambon When it comes to furnish- room, that employ more than 160 Wichit, Amphur Muang. For ing an office, there really is only craftsmen, mostly from the North more information contact K. one place to start: the desk. De- and Northeast – regions of Thai- Vorapan at Tel: 076-264348, spite all the talk of the “paperless land he says are renowned for 076-264037 or 01-4771002. office”, the desk has not changed carpentry. Email phkintercraft@hotmail. much since man first began to put All prices are for the desk com. ink to paper. But while the basic concept remains the same, the variations are endlessly evolving. Fortunately, there is no lack of selection in Phuket when it comes to desks, especially as the bypass road has established itself as a regional hub for retail furni- ture sales. For some business owners, the high durability and low main- tenance of a steel desk make it the most practical option. But for those seeking the natural el- egance and understated beauty of a handmade, wooden desk, options are more limited. One good place to start the search for a stylish wooden desk 38 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY August 5 - 11, 2006

Gardening with Bloomin’ Bert

e all have a name. as if it can’t quite decide in which Some of us are direction to grow. It’s the flow- prouder than others ers that make the tree so appeal- of the epithet with ing. The dramatic flowers always W appear on the ends of branches, which we were saddled at birth. Thais have a great system in this sometimes giving the impression regard, with babies being given that the inner parts of the tree are nicknames that reflect their char- just there by accident; a kind of acters in the first few days of their afterthought. lives. It’s a system that makes In Phuket, the frangipani sense. flowers almost non-stop year- As ever, the western world round, appearing in an almost thinks it’s far too advanced for endless number of varieties and that kind of simplistic logic, and colors. The most fragrant variety is riddled with parents who insist of frangipani is probably the on “demonstrating their child’s in- Singapore plumeria, with its bril- dividuality” (I almost want to do liant white flowers, always with that double-fingers-in-the-air five petals, but with varying thing) by bestowing on the child shapes. the most ludicrously embarrass- Other varieties and colors ing moniker they can summon up. include pink, red and yellow, and These people are obviously delicate mixtures of these on totally oblivious to the fact that some hybrids. the hapless child will inevitably Luckily, the frangipani is grow up, having to explain the extremely easy to grow in any weird name to people he or she Phuket garden or pot. If you like meets at work and in the pub for the look of a friend’s or next door years to come. Big, bold, fragrant neighbor’s frangipani, all you For originality you could al- need to do is cut off a branch and ways go with Heavenly Hiraani stick it into a well-drained pot full Tiger Lily (the daughter of Paula of rich soil. Yates and INXS singer Michael of Daisy Boo. What are these much more “interesting” for her it was. The trouble with lanthom Hutchence) or maybe Peaches people on? to be called “Krystyna”. Try ex- is that it sounds like rathom, a sad SHOCK Honeyblossom, Pixie, or Fifi And what about these ri- plaining that to millions of bank word, and because of this it was Trixibelle (the daughters of Yates diculous spellings that have started clerks without getting bored. shunned by most people, because It will look a bit miserable and and Bob Geldof). Or traditional to crop up recently? If you want “Well, actually it’s… aaargh.” of the possibility that having it in mope for a while and most of the favorites such as Frank Zappa’s to name your child Christina then The plant world, sadly, has one’s garden might bring sadness leaves will shed. Once it gets offspring: Moon Unit and Dwee- that’s all well and good. But it’s more than its fair share of dodgy into one’s home. over the initial shock, however, it zil. These rock star types. spelt C-H-R-I-S-T-I-N-A. Not a names. Well not so much dodgy Over the past few years, will liven up and grow rapidly. It Demi Moore and Bruce difficult concept, one would have as mysterious, with nobody be- HRH Princess Maha Chakri might even bloom during the root- Willis have three children running thought. ing able to pin down who origi- Sirindhorn has managed to re- ing process, though the bloom around: Rumer, Scout, and Tal- Christina makes a phone nally came up with it the name, verse this perception, by promot- doesn’t indicate that it’s fully re- lulah. Sylvester Stallone’s inno- call to her bank, they ask her or why. ing the name leelawadee instead. covered yet; you might want to cent little angels are Sage Moon- name, she gives them what they The frangipani is a case in Another name! cut off the flower so the plant blood and Sistine Rose, and Ben want: “Christina Jones”. And they point. Frangipani aficionados A few weeks ago, the devotes more energy to root de- Affleck’s son is Indiana August. write it down. Easy. have been arguing for years over dreaded durian was given honor- velopment. It is healthy leaves, Jamie Oliver, a British celebrity Actually, there’s a slight the source of the plant’s most able mention in this column. Fran- rather than flowers, that indicate chef who really should know bet- problem. Her parents decided in common name. Some say it was gipani is a little like durian. Not healthy roots. ter, has a daughter by the name their wisdom that it would be inspired by an ancient perfume because it smells as if it’s em- The frangipani isn’t particu- from Italy. Others are insistent erged from the depth of Satan’s larly fussy about how much sun that it was named after the white inner crevices (the opposite is true it gets in its initial stages, but it sap that oozes from its cut stem. in fact), but because you can does need a fair amount of wa- There are even experts smell it before you see it. ter early on. Once it gets going, it (quite what they’re expert in I’m In the world of fragrant requires very little care, and be- not sure) who claim it reminded plants, the frangipani reigns su- cause it’s a sun-worshiper, it will early French visitors to the West preme. It emits an incredible be happiest in the sunniest posi- Indies, the original home to the smell, vaguely similar to a rather tion in the garden. plant, of “frangipanier” – coagu- expensive perfume, but better. Worldwide, the frangipani is lated milk. Who knows? Come to The frangipani’s waxy flowers associated with a number of dif- that, who cares? have a particularly tropical fra- ferent religions and cultures. Something else that makes grance. Many Southeast Asian Muslims the frangipani stand out is the long It’s found in many Thai gar- plant it in their cemeteries, and list of alternative names: plu- dens these days as a decorative Hindus use its flowers as temple meria, temple flower, dead man’s tree, although it has to be said offerings. In Hawaii, ceremonial finger, egg flower and cayenne that the tree itself is nothing to leis (welcoming garlands of flow- jasmine are just some of its alter- write home about and is a bit of ers put around the necks of native epithets. an ugly duckling. guests) are made from the fran- In Thai, it’s a lanthom. Or It looks gnarled and stunted, gipani. It is also a feature of many Thai temple gardens, too, as you’ll see all over the island. Here in Phuket, most of us enjoy the frangipani for what it is – a natural air freshener that doesn’t look half bad either. At least it’s not called “Daisy Boo” or “Krystyna”. That would just be silly. Mr Oliver, I hope you’re taking note.

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Construction Update by Janyaporn Morel Phuket Asialand Co Ltd builds on success New luxury six-story apartment block for Surin Beach Computer-generated image of the six-story Surin Apartment project, as it will look when complete. ollowing the success of Phase 1 is on 3.5 rai of land lion and 20 million baht, has been be on seven rai of land. Each sqm, and construction is expected its first project, Surin Sa- at the foot of a hill some 400 sold. property will have its own swim- to be complete in 2010. bai, Phuket Asialand Co meters from Surin Beach. The penthouses will have ming pool and parking space for “Our main idea is to sell Ltd has launched new Construction of the nine- their own terraces and swimming two cars. good-quality residences because F unit block began in June last year pools, and occupiers of the other “We will start to build the quality is easy to sell. apartment and villa developments in Surin Beach and Cherng Talay. and took 11 months to complete. units will have access to a com- two show houses in September “We target Europeans and A six-story, 35-apartment The block is now occupied. munal pool. this year, and we will have the Americans, but welcome any block, along with two villas, are Mr Chiappetta said that the All residents will be able to sales office there. nationality,” added Mr Chiap- being built next to the existing six-story block – which will com- use the fitness center and restau- “Prices will range from 18 petta. five-story, nine-apartment Surin prise 17 studios apartments, four rant that are included in the de- million to 23 million baht each and Sabai project. one-bedroom apartments, three sign. although the villas share the same For more information, contact Construction of another de- 2-bedroom apartments, nine Phase 2 – Chernglay Villas basic design, individual buyers Phuket Asialand Co at Tel: velopment featuring 12 stand- three-bedroom apartments and – will be near Wat Cherng Talay can alter the specification. 076- 271 077. Alternatively, alone villas in Cherng Talay – two penthouses, will be complete on Pasak 4 Rd, about 2 kilome- “For example, they can ask contact Michel Chiappetta at called Chernglay Villas – is due in December 2007. ters from Bang Tao Beach. for an extra bedroom,” he said. Tel: 04-8485273, K. Nan at Tel: to start in September this year. Prices begin at 2.2 million This development of three- The villas will be on plots 07-2677514 or visit www. Michel Chiappetta, the Di- baht for the studios, 5 million baht bedroom “Thai-style” villas will ranging from 709sqm to 1,100 phuketasialand.com rector of Phuket Asialand, said for the one-bedroom units and 7 that the two apartment develop- million baht for the three-bed- ments constitute the first phase room apartments. of the company’s projects. “Prices vary according to The other two are Cherng- the floor and the view the buyer lay Villas and a third development has from the apartment,” noted – Mai Khao Asialand at Mai Mr Chiappetta, adding that one Khao Beach – which has yet to of the three-bedroom penthouses, have a start date assigned. which are priced between 19 mil- 40 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 5 - 11, 2006 Property Gazette

Properties HOUSE FOR SALE NEW 3-BEDROOM FREEHOLD FLATS RAWAI For Sale VILLA IN RAWAI 2-BEDROOMS

HOUSE IN NAI YANG FOR SALE

2-bedroom house, fur- Phuket Palace Condo- nished, appliances, in gated With pool. New 2-story villa. minium, fully furnished, 1 or 2 bathrooms, 1 storage, community, pool, sauna. 2 278sqm living space, 3 2 bedrooms, 1 or 2 bath- kitchen, living room, quiet minutes to Nai Yang Beach. bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, rooms, with kitchen, living area, 400 sqm land, new. USA standard. Please con- fully-fitted kitchen, living room. 120sqm. Asking 5.9 4,300,000 baht. Tel: 06- tact for more information. room, dining room and maid/ million baht. Tel: 09-871- 2775110. Large garden, 2 bedrooms, Tel: 09-5878154. Email: office room. 3x7m swim- 9739. 1 bathroom, 100sqm, [email protected] ming pool, finished garden SALE OR LEASE close to the airport, 5 mins and double carport. Also 2,500sqm Thai-style villa, from Nai Yang Beach. Tel: includes: 5 aircon units, hot VILLA FOR SALE built 1997, with panoramic 01-8991351 or 01-920- TOWNHOUSE KATHU water and fitted closets. sea view. Located Cape 2527. For further details 2 years old, 2 bedrooms (one Land has Chanote title Panwa. For sale at US$4.5 please see our website: with aircon), 2 baths, living & (440sqm). This beautiful million or for lease at www.karonstudio.com dining area, and kitchen. villa is selling for 6.9 million US$39,000 a month. Call Mr Chanote title. No agents. Ask- baht. Only one available. Abdulloh at Tel: 01-569- ing 1.6 million baht. Please call Tel: 01-5990502. HOME SWEET HOME the owner, K. Chanittha at 7220. Agents welcome. New, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- Tel: 09-7298018 for further rooms, tastefully furnished, details. Email: hugbou@yahoo Thai villa located on Cape 14 RAI SEAVIEW Chanote. Asking 3 million LAYAN BEACH .com APARTMENTS Panwa, overlooking beauti- land. at Khao Khat, Ao baht. Tel: 09-5926482. ful Chalong Bay. This Thai- Makham. 14 rai of flat land Resort managed fully fur- style residence has 3 bed- with stunning seaview, con- RAWAI CONDO SALE nished. Studio suite apart- KATA GAME ZONE rooms and bathrooms, a crete road access and elec- or rent. Freehold studio 2,500 ments, ready to move in. for sale. The famous mini- Western-style kitchen, tricity. Nor Sor 3 Gor. Per- baht/month or will sell for Prices from 3.5 million mart and game shop is now great room and a large fect for housing or hotel 450,000 baht. 400 meters baht. Swimming pool, gym for sale. This is a very good op- swimming pool. 19.5 million project. Price: 75 million from the beach. Tel: 06-686- and clubhouse. Just min- portunity: small investment baht. Tel: 01-897-4180, baht. For details please con- 5567. Email: chotip36@ utes from beach. Tel: 01- with great profit. Requesting 07-265-9977. Email: gay@ tact via email. Email: info@ hotmail.com 7371231. For further de- 600,000 baht. Tel: 076- islandtechnology.com or baansuanvilla.de 330231, 01-9561028. Email: tails please visit www. [email protected] FOREIGN OWNERSHIP oceanbreezephuket.com [email protected] Nai Harn Beach Condos, high- LAND FOR SALE quality, up-market, safe, se- APARTMENT - 12.5 rai (20,120sqm) near RAWAI VILLA cure, large 2-bedroom units Heroine’s Monument, in for sale or rent. Detached BEACH FRONT, 50 RAI for sale. 2-bedroom apartment completely furnished and between Surin and Bang Tao Thalang. Ideal for residential house, 2 bathrooms, 2 bed- equipped, great location and project. Price 13.4 million baht. rooms, 400sqm of land. Beaches. 4.5 million baht. views, 8 million baht, a must- Please contact for more infor- - 27 rai (43,200sqm) on 15,000 baht per month or for see! Tel: 01-6493557. Email: Thepkrasattri Rd, KM 34.6. sale at 5 million baht. Near mation. Email: jgkg24@ [email protected] hotmail.com Price 24.6 million baht. Tel: beach. Tel: 06-6865567. 01-4084991. Email: chotip36@hotmail. HOUSE FOR SALE RAWAI TOWNHOUSE com New, 2 bedrooms, 2 stories, On west coast of Phuket, 1.3 million. 2 bedrooms, BEACH FRONT LAND 3 bathrooms, aircon, hot wa- Chanote, completely reno- PHUKET PANTEP ter. Fully furnished.150 great location, ideal to de- velop. 14 million baht per rai. vated incl aircon, hot water, Condo Sale. 32sqm, freehold, meters from Patong Beach Western kitchen with granite brand-new, 450,000 baht. For more information, please Only serious buyers. Email: [email protected] counters. Please contact for Tel: 06-6865567. Email: call Tel: 01-0263029 or 04- more details. Tel: 06-267- [email protected] 8144090. 0157, 09-5903665. Email: [email protected]

SURIN BEACH LAND 1,000sqm, private sale. Short walk to beach, quiet secluded Chanote, 15 rai, 65 million area. Road, water, electric baht. Located on Bangsak and bore. 4 million baht. Tel: Beach, Takuapa. Tel: 01- 07-8836112. Email: costello 1719705. @exeemail.com.au August 5 - 11, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Property Gazette

BEST VALUE for money. Looking for a new PLOTS NEAR 68 RAI 712-SQM, SEAVIEW HOTEL FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE shophouse in Phuket? Here it LAGUNA BEACH FRONT 15 MILLION BAHT is: in “Goldenville Village”, on Chanote plots on Pasak hill- the main road between top. 1,000-1,600sqm. From Phuket City and Patong. 4 3 million baht. Tel: 01-893- stories, with a lot of extras, 0692 or 01-9798685, or including roof terrace, built-in- Email: [email protected] kitchen, solar water heating system, etc. Excellent loca- Ao Por, 3.2 million baht. Tel: Naka Island. 200m beach- KATA SEAVIEW Land 720 sqm, house area tion. To view, ask for K. in Kuraburi, Phang Nga. 01-1719705. front, 80 villas, total 120 556sqm, Chanote title. Road, 350 sqm, near British Orasa’s house at the Golden- electricity. 3.7 million baht. Price: 68 million baht. Tel: rooms. Tel: 07-8896074. Email: info@ sea-property- school, BKK hospital, Lo- ville office. Price: only 2.7 mil- Tel: 01-5376866. 01-1719705. lion baht. Email: peterwiniker 5 RAI, CHALONG phuket.com tus. 4 bedrooms, 4 bath- @hotmail.com Value! All utilities. 2.8 million rooms, 4 terraces, garden, SMALL PLOT baht per rai. Agents wel- fountains, Jacuzzi, pool, in Rawai. 210 sqm square plot. NEW VILLA HOUSE IN PATONG ½ RAI IN RAWAI come. Call the owner at Tel: sala, furniture. Quiet, little 790,000 baht. Second-floor FOR SALE 06-6831964. House 4.8 milllion baht. 23 sq 2.2 million baht. Electricity, traffic. 4 car parking spots. seaview. Tel: 07-8938747. wah, 1 km from Patong 2 entrances. Please call for road. Chanote title, quiet area. Beach, 3 bedrooms-aircon, Tel: 09-6525664. HOUSE FOR SALE more information. Tel: 01- 2 FURNISHED UNITS New house, 1,496sqm, 4 bathroom-hot water, kitchen- 272-3055. with kitchen and hot and cold ette, cooker hood, living room, BEAUTIFUL LAND bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, lo- bathroom. 5 mins walk to bus/ cated close to by-pass road 2 cable TV, 2 fridges, wash- Plots from ½ rai in luxury beach. 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All NEW HOUSE 5376866. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 230sqm. 1.9 million baht. Call KATA SEAVIEW bedrooms with aircon. Priced @ NAI HARN Mr Herbest at 01-8921512. aircon, large garden, car park. 380sqm square plot. Easy to for quick sale at 3.4 million Hill view, just a few minutes Price: 7.1 million baht. Tel: 06- build on. Chanote title. Tel: 06- 300-METER BEACH baht. Please call for more in- to the beach, Chanote title. 9536881. PA KHLOK LAND 2670898. land for sale. Koh Yao.18 rai or formation. Tel: 01-9700134. Over 1,600sqm, including for sale. Developed & vacant subdivide into 1-rai plots. 2.9 the house. Full landscaping/ SEAVIEW LUXURY 2 rai, 96sqw. 3 million baht. LAYAN BEACH million a rai. Nor Sor 3 Gor, CONDO & VILLA garden. Tel: 01-7371688. villa Layan. Exclusive villas Tel: 01-6163704. Email: apartments. Resort managed beautiful view, road, 24hr sales. We offer an excellent Fax: 076-273083. Email: with panoramic view of Layan [email protected] and fully furnished. 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2.2 rai of absolute beachfront land with Chanote title at Khok Kloy. 25 mins from Phuket International Airport. No agents please. Please contact. Tel: 07-8891717. Email: [email protected] 42 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 5 - 11, 2006 Property Gazette

LAND FOR SALE BEACH RESORT 5-BEDROOM 4.1 RAI, NAI THON 27 rai on Koh Lanta, Krabi, 2 CONDO FOR SALE For sale, 400sqm with 24 seaview home for sale. Lo- Chanote. 100m to the beach, HOUSE FOR RENT million baht per rai. 40 minutes bungalows, beach bar, beach cated in Baan Suan Kamnan, gentle slope, partial sea view. from airport. 13 rai on hill with shop and restaurant. Going the most exclusive residential 6.5 million baht per rai. Email: panoramic sea view and 14 rai concern on the best beach on area in Phuket. Quiet, safe and [email protected] with beachfront of 245 Koh Yao Yai. For more infor- offers easy access to the meters length. Please contact mation, email to: han@ rest of the island and its for more information. Tel: 01- yaoyairesort.com Website: beaches. Email: pococonnor Properties 5350060. Email: famar5@ www.yaoyairesort.com @hotmail.com For Rent hotmail.com Rawai. Sea view, 126 sqm In Palai, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- living space, communal CASUARINA SHORES KAMALA rooms, kitchen, living room. CHERNG TALAY pool. 4 million baht. Tel: 07- Spacious off-plan, Phase II townhouse for sale. 2.9 mil- CHALONG NEW HOME 27,000 baht per month. land for sale. 1,330sqm plot 8896074. Email: info@ beachside apartments for sale lion baht. Tel: 04-6252989. Perfect Western-style home Tel: 01-8957731. for 3 million baht, and a 1,750 sea-property-phuket.com from 9 million baht. Full facili- Email: thaiclassicmac@ for rent. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- sqm plot for 3.8 million baht. ties, excellent capital appre- hotmail.com rooms, aircon and telephone. NERAMIT HILL Peaceful and quiet, each is ciation and rental income ex- Tel: 09-6521473, 076-280- New house, long-term, 3-bed- suitable for a family home. PRIVATE pected. Located beside La- SMALL PLOT, 300M 466. rooms, living room, kitchen, 5 3km from Laguna and Layan BUNGALOW guna at central Bang Tao from beach. Very quiet, very minutes to Patong. Tel: 07- Beach. Chanote titles. Tel: 01- Koh Lanta, Klong Dao Beach. Award-winning inter- nice location in Rawai and only WELLTA’S WEBSITE 2674342. Email: agentsmith 8912926. Email: vikundaq@ Beach. Wooden bungalow national architects. Experi- 2 minutes walk to Chalong Hi, my name is Wellta, and I @ji-net.com loxinfo.co.th 50m from the beach. Quiet enced and credible develop- Bay. 350sqm, Chanote, with was born in Phuket. House and shady, 32sqm, car ers. New release already plans already completed for a rentals and houses for sale on NEW BUNGALOW KATA SEAVIEW park, cable TV. Tel: 01- 50% sold. Tel: 01-6064809. beautiful pool villa. Build your my island. Tel: 01-9680309. at Pakhlong Talang Palm Gar- den 56/6. 15 minutes to Brit- apartment. 3.5 million baht. 9680571. please see our website at: own villa and keep the Email: info@houseinphuket. ish Curriculum Intern’l School. Coffee shop, pool, fitness cen- www.casuarina-shores.com developer’s profit! (I can even com For further details please 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ter. Fully serviced. Tel: 07- supervise the building if re- see our website at: www. HOUSE FOR SALE kitchen. 52.3 sq wah, unfur- 8938747. quired.) Includes Thai com- houseinphuket.com or rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- 3-BEDROOM HOUSE pany which can be transfered nished. 15,000 baht a month rooms, kitchen, 80 sq wah. IN KATHU to your name so you don’t need ono. Tel: 01-6063525. SMALL SEAVIEW OFFICE BUILDING Big garden, cable TV, Tel + Detached 3-bedroom, 2- to transfer the land or pay tax. plot located in central Rawai. space just 2 km from Lotus on BEAUTIFUL VILLA ADSL, 25 minutes to Phuket bathroom house in quiet vil- 1.4 million baht. Tel: 06-684- 790,000 baht. 220sqm, road, the bypass road on the way to 2 bedrooms. European stan- City, 10 minutes to interna- lage close to Patong and 5368. Email: bisop5@yahoo. electricity, water. Tel: 01- airport. New 2-story office dard. Fully furnished, aircon, tional school and Boat Lagoon. major shopping areas. Mas- co.uk 5376866. building space of 240 sqm telephone, UBC TV, swim- Furnished and quiet place, ter bedroom has en-suite with 6 car park spaces for 30- ming pool, tropical garden. 2 1km east of Heroines’ Monu- and hot water. ADSL phone FOR SALE – PATONG year lease. 12 million baht or minutes to Rawai and Nai Harn ment.18,000 baht per month. line, own water well. UBC Studio-condo, 32sqm, sea HOUSE FOR SALE other options available. Tel: Beaches. Long-term let at Tel: 076-527020, 09-474- TV, fitted curtains, 3 air- view, 150m from beach & Soi 076-238777, 01-7371678. 25,000 baht a month. Tel: 0222. Email: mammos56@ cons. 72 sq wah, Chanote Bangla. 2 aircons, fully fur- Fax: 076-239739. Email: 07-2810452. hotmail.com title. Offers in region of 3.6 nished, swimming pool. For- [email protected] million baht. Please contact eign freehold. Price: 1.5 million HOUSE FOR RENT BIG HOUSE FOR SALE for full details. Tel: 076- baht. Tel: 076-340792. HOUSE FOR RENT Kathu. Large 3-bedroom, 2- 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 203064, 01-0876702. Ao Chalong. 10 meters from bathroom house near golf aircons, big garden, car park Email: davestacey16@ ½ RAI IN RAWAI beach, 1 living room with course and international area about 1 rai. Asking 15 hotmail.com kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath- school. Fully furnished, Euro- Rawai. 150sqm, communal Chanote title. 2.2 million million baht. Tel: 01-569- rooms, 1 garage, 1 terrace pean-style fitted kitchen, pool, 3 bedrooms, absolute baht. Good location, perfect 8345. Email: julie_ phuket@ 30,000 baht per month. Tel: aircon, UBC and phone line. privacy and security. 6.2 LUXURY HOME for house. Be quick! Please hotmail.com 05-0691611, 05-8848606. Located on private road with million baht. Tel: 07-889- Chalong. 5 bedrooms, 4 bath- call for more details. Tel: 01- Email: phukethorst@hotmail. only 4 houses & 2 pools. Tel: 6074. Email: info@ sea- rooms, 2 balconies, 485sqm, 5376866. NICE HOUSE com 09-8752532, 06-9402227. property-phuket.com 412sqm plot. Nice, quiet area. Nice house at Sai Yuan, on the 2 minutes to Wat Chalong, 5 way to Nai Harn Beach. Price: minutes to Chalong Bay. 7.5 NICE PLOT OF LAND 15 million baht. Tel: 076- million baht. Please call the in Rawai. 472 sqm. Flat, ready 239444, 09-7276672. Email: owner direct (24 hours) Tel: to build with concrete road and [email protected] 04-1879896. electricity in luxury Western- style housing development NICE & CHEAP: 1 RAI LAND FOR SALE area. 2.1 million baht. Tel: Mai Khao. Access to Bangduk Point East project. Chanote 076-396548, 06-2663710. Hill, Chanote, flat land, quiet title. 1 rai, 179 talang wah. Fax: 076-396548. Email for area, electricity supply. 1.1 rai 4km from Heroines’ monu- details at: info@butterfly-it- for 1.8 million baht. Email: ment. Tel: 09-8718327, 01- service.com [email protected] 8953649. 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FOR RENT BY DAY DISCOVERY RAWAI NICE HOUSE LAND & HOUSES PARK KARON STUDIO SEAVIEW PATONG or by year. Luxury apart- gardens near Laguna. 2-bed- for rent. 900sqm house with New house, 3 bedrooms, 2 APARTMENT ments: 35-75 sqm, with pool, room, newly-built fully-fur- garden. Un-furnished, 2 bed- bathrooms, fully equipped, 2 at Residence Edouard in Soi nished houses with large rooms, 2 bathrooms, open air conditioners. 23,000 baht Veerakit in Patong. Tel: 076- communal pool. Available kitchen, living/dining area. a month. Contact K. Tik at 296800. www.residence- short/long term. Tel: 076- Quiet. 25,000 baht per Tel: 09-7280999. edouard.com 271544, 09-1956722. Fax: month. Agent : PPH. Tel: 06- 076-271545. Email: info@ 906-0166. FURNISHED & NEW VILLA FOR RENT phuketmarbella.com For fur- Includes kitchen, hot-water 3 bedrooms, aircon, 2 bath- ther details, please see: NEW 2-STORY shower. 5 mins walk to bus/ Large studio apartment for rooms, fully furnished, big- www.phuketmarbella.com house near Tesco, Index, beach. Farang comfort in local rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath- Dulwich. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Nice apartments in the best dish sat TV, many extras. area. Tel: 01-9683546. Email: room, Western-style rooms, furnished. 25,000 neighborhood on the island. 15,000 baht per month. Tel: VILLA WITH POOL [email protected] kitchen, pool, near Karon baht per month. Tel: 09-444- Baan Suan Kamnan, just 01-8081804. 4-bedroom villa in Rawai avail- Beach. Free WiFi (ADSL), 1124. Email: nacky2u@ outside Patong, overlooking able for long-term rent. Fully KAMALA, LONG LET good price. Please contact hotmail.com the sea and Patong. Quiet HOUSES furnished with swimming pool. 2-bedroom house, 3 aircons, for more details. Tel: 076- and apartments. For rent in Tel: 06-0043008. Email: furnished, UBC, phone line, 398436-7, 06-9062220. and green residential area. LAKE HOUSE Really SUPER.1- and 2- bed- Patong & Rawai beach. Price [email protected] For fur- parking. 11,000 baht a month. Email: karonstudio@ New, in Kamala, fully fur- room apartments. Long- 5,000-15,000 baht per ther details, please see our Tel: 07-1789273. hotmail.com Or for more in- nished. Has 2 bedrooms, UBC term only (3 months and month. Contact for more info. website: www.ayudhya.net formation please visit: and air conditioning. Asking more). Also one large free Tel: 09-4740227. Email: FOR RENT www.karonstudio.com 17,000 baht a month. Tel: standing, 3-bedroom, house [email protected] 3-bedroom house. Pool, walled HOTEL NEAR BEACH 01-8928208. with breathtaking views. 13 big rooms with fridge, hot garden, near Nai Harn Beach. RAWAI RENTAL HOUSE Apartments with comforts SHOP HOUSE 25,000 baht a month. Mini- water, 7 aircons, reception, BIG HOUSE FOR RENT 160sqm, 2-story house cen- (furniture, aircon, safe, 46/2 Ket Kwan Rd, Kata. bar, kitchen. 1.3 million baht mum 1 year, no agents. Tel: 3 bedrooms, living area, kit- tral Rawai Beach for rent at ADSL internet and UBC) 10,000 baht per month, 1- per year. Please contact for 01-3971835. chen, etc, on Phisit Gorani Rd, 5,000 baht a month or lease Prices from 20,000 baht. year lease. Contact for more more information. Tel: 07-898- Patong. Monthly rent: 15,000 for 10 years at 200,000 baht. Tel: 06-67866350. Email: details. Tel: 076-330-889. 0759, 075-637126. Email: baht. Available from August 2-BEDROOM HOUSE Tel: 06-6865567. Email: [email protected] Fax: 076-333187. Email: www.harald_junker@yahoo. 10. Tel: 09-4717629. Email: Nice 2-bedroom house, fur- [email protected] [email protected] de maxgmuender@ hotmail.com nished, 5 minutes to Phuket NICE PATONG City. Quiet area, huge yard, BIG SHOPHOUSE APARTMENTS condo. 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Property Wanted PATONG 1 & 2 BED 2-BEDROOM APT HOUSE OR APT APARTMENTS Patong hillside luxury 2- I’m looking to rent a house Nanai Rd area. Quality bedroom, 2-bathroom for at least 1 year. I require apartments, fully fur- apartment available for aircon and ADSL or a phone nished, Western kitchen, rent now. Fully furnished, line that can have ADSL aircon, cable TV, internet. pool, aircon, satellite TV, quickly. I have 2 small par- Long term only. 12,000 - etc. Clean apartment in de- rots. ADSL is needed with- 20,000 baht/month.Tel: sirable area. 25,000 baht out exception. Please con- 01-2705374. Email: per month. Contact for tact for more information. [email protected] details. Tel: 05-0717134. Email: howardbloom@pc- For more information, Fax: 076-346158. Email: man.com please see our website at: [email protected] www.orcella.com LOOKING FOR ROOMS IN PHUKET CITY Household Clean and quiet with Internet VILLA KATA BEACH connection. Weekly and to rent. 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Jet cruise 1. 244 passenger capacity. Length: 30.73m. Hoft family boat, 2 twin bed- Gross: 322 tons. 2 x rooms, 2 bathrooms + 1,540KW MTU engines. shower saloon, dinette, gal- Docked at Rattanachai ley kitchen. 2 years old but slipway. Phuket price at with complete interior refur- 12.2 million baht. Please call bishment within 12 for more information. Tel: months. Twin Volvo Penta 01-4084991. engines + turbo, dinghy. New mercury outboard used regularly, very reliable. SPORT FISHING Sale due to owner upgrade charter boat. Luxury 40ft viewing at ocean Marina twin-engine sport fisher with Pattaya. Price: 5 million aircon and electric toilet. Li- baht. Tel: 01-8335750. censed for 10 passengers. Offered for 4.8 million baht ex-boat yard re-fit and inclusive 16' HOBIE CAT of website. UK Tel: 44-1279- 1987, 16' catamaran. Still good 656066. Email: cruisephuket for a lot of fun! Situated at Ao @yahoo.com For further de- Makham. Please contact for tails, please see our website more info. Tel: 06-5413629. at: www.cruisephuket.com Email: [email protected] 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 5 - 11, 2006 Island Job Mart

SILK RESTAURANT & BAR Thai fine-cuisine bar/restau- rant in Surin beach urgently requires DJ (part-time or full time) * Male or female, Thai or PEERAPAT WORK CS foreign BUSINESS CENTER @HOLYCLOTHING.COM * Creative and a good en- Situated near Wat Chalong, Customer Service Agents tertainer we are looking to fill the po- needed for an expanding Contact K. Angkana. Tel: sition of Showroom Sales Internet fashion retailer. 076-271241. Email: silk@ Executive. Preference will Are you CS experienced, silkphuket.com For further be given to a bilingual (Thai- hard working, a team details, please see our web- English) young woman with player, computer savvy w/ site at: www.silkphuket. excellent presentation skills fluent English? Superior sal- com and a customer service- ary + bonus. Thai or for- minded attitude. Attractive eigner. Tel: 05-7899249. remuneration package for Email: took@holyclothing. FITNESS MANAGER the right candidate. Please com Visit our website at For new big fitness center. call K. Oy Tel: 076-281588 www.holyclothing.com Foreigners accepted. Must for an appointment or email have work experience, resumé to: chitrada-phuket computer skills, perfect @peerapatholding.com WORK IN INTERNET shop. We’re looking for Thai English and motivation. No nationals, women, to work as dreamers, only profession- NANNY/MAID cyber café receptionists. 1 full als. Good salary and career Seeking honest, reliable nanny time, 1 nighttime (6 pm to mid- opportunities. Please send to look after two farang chil- night). Possibility of lodging. CV. Email: bigbhouda5@ dren, ages 6 and 4. Some En- The applicant must speak hotmail.com glish required. Please call K. English. Patong and Phuket Boo at Tel: 04-6903884 or City area. Please contact K. Email: [email protected] Yupha by email or by phone. TOUR DESK STAFF SWISS PALM Tel: 076-341255. Email: leco To work for diving company BEACH RESORT WEBMASTER @liontchai.com selling scuba diving and boat- PATONG needed. Good knowledge of ing tours. Experience pre- ferred, will train suitable Urgently required: MYSQL/PHP and English. STAFF FOR INTERNET Good salary for the right per- applicants. English-speaking - 1 Cabinetmaker/joiner cafe Rawai. Thai female, basic son. Tel: 01-0775698. Email: English knowledge and com- essential. Email: jgkg24@ - 1 Gardener [email protected] puter skills. Good salary of- hotmail.com - 1 Chief technician fered. Tel: 076-288808, 07- Must be able to manage a ENGLISH-THAI 2650652. Email: rudi542001 SALES EXECUTIVE small team and have knowl- translation. Required by travel @yahoo.de Required by wine importer & edge of English. Good work- company for one day only on distributor for the hospitality ing conditions. October 17, 2006. Kata Beach DIVING INSTRUCTOR industry. A hard worker with Please call for more infor- area only. Would suit hotel re- PADI instructor required for 5 a strong track record in sales mation. Tel: 076-342099, ception person. Start time star dive center on Phi Phi. & marketing. Good salary & 01-8365413. 9:30 am, finish 5 pm. Must be Please contact for more infor- commission. Email: info@ presentable, speak good En- mation. Email: jgkg24@ mbsthai.com glish and excellent Thai. Pay- hotmail.com DAILY MAID ment will be 10,000 baht. Yes, SECRETARY French couple looking for 10,000 baht for one day. CUSTOMER SERVICE wanted. Self-motivated fe- maid who speaks and under- Drinks & lunch included. Email: manager. Advertising media male 25-32 years old. Fluent stands basic English. Should [email protected] company in Phuket City seek- English, computer skills: Word, be able to cook Thai food well. ing an experienced person to Excel. University graduate. Some working experience BAR MANAGER manage our busy print shop. Property/tourism the pre- with foreigners/hotels desir- Needed for upscale hotel. Must speak English well and ferred background. Please able. Please contact for more Layan Beach area. Please have strong communication email resumé, photo, ex- information. Tel: 076-316708, email resumé, photo, ex- skills. Please call Jame for pected salary and telephone 05-9522498. Email: jbplest@ pected salary. Email: metta@ more information. Tel: 09- number. Email: thailand@ yahoo.com phuketpavilions.com 4730575. scandinavianlaguna.com August 5 - 11, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Island Job Mart

SATREE PHUKET English program. Openings for science, math, drama and En- glish teachers. Call EP Dept for more info. Tel: 01-367- 5870. Email: a_pupatanun@ hotmail.com

BAR MANAGER and hostesses needed. Nai Harn. Who can help? Email: [email protected]

IT TEACHER Urgently needed for English woman. Phuket City. Please call for more information. Tel: 05-1249406.

URGENTLY required staff. * HR Manager * Senior Accountant Please contact for more infor- mation. Tel: 076-582290, 01- 8454667. Fax: 076-582292. Email: netr7466@hotmail. com

IT JOBS Blue D.Zine Software Com- pany is recruiting for the fol- lowing positions as part of business expansion. - 2 Junior Programmers - 1 Web Designer - 1 Sales Assistance Please send CV or contact for more information. Tel: 076- SALES SUPPORT 248305, 09-4740065. Fax: LADIES REQUIRED 076-248754. Email: career @bluedzine.com Campbell Kane (Thailand) Ltd is the developer of IT STAFF Cape Yamu, The Yamu Full-time position, IT staff to in- Hotel and The Bay project. stall, setup, and manage com- Cape Yamu and The Bay pany server and network. are exclusive luxury resi- Network is both LAN and wire- dential property develop- less. Required proficiency in ments on Phuket East network management, Coast. We are looking for Microsoft server configura- young, good-looking Thai tion, backup office database, ladies with competent En- IP webcam security and se- glish skills, both written cure network system. Please and spoken, to welcome contact for more information. visitors to our Pavilion. Email: pat@destinationair. They must be have “guest- com relations” character, be in- formative and take care of our clients. Appropriate Employment candidates should submit their resumé to Human Re- Wanted sources Department 28/7 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Rd., Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket HANDYMAN 83000. Tel: 076-204008- FOR HIRE ASST MANAGER HORIZONS NEEDS 9. Fax: 076-239837. Email: Thai man, 30, with 5 years’ English-speaking Thai lady, teachers! Horizons Learning [email protected] experience in construction 25-35. Outgoing with experi- Center requires qualified, expe- See www.capeyamu. com control and home-care jobs. ence to run and market 2 juice rienced teachers for these po- Urgently required: a site in- Very responsible, honest. shops in Phuket. 12,000 baht sitions from Aug 2006: nurs- spector. 15,000 baht/month. Tel: up a month + commission. ery; music/drama; Mandarin. 01-8953185, 09-591- Please contact. Tel: 01-823- Email: pamela@horizons- HERMAN’S 3996. Email: malaisiam@ 9448. Email: [email protected] phuket.com Restaurant is looking to fill the hotmail.com following positions: Restaurant Manager PART-TIME ADMIN MANAGER EXECUTIVE ASST. PA/SECRETARY INTERNET/RECEPTION to manager (Thai) to assist Thai female wanted for - Male, with a good command Housekeeper. Available for Experienced English-speaking wanted! Good English, com- foreign clients only. Fair spo- Thai, male or female, wanted puter + Internet skills. If you foreign manager. English, ac- Internet/reception duties. of English counting and computer skills, Must speak English. Tel: 076- ken English. Please call for to manage Andaman Lighting enjoy traveling, meeting Waiter & Waitress more info. Tel: 06-9469997. System’s general office people, sales and marketing, good presentation and pleas- 330484. Email: johnnymc21 - Good command of English admin. Good salary for the admin and secretarial work ant personality required. @hotmail.com Email: [email protected] Housemaid right skills. Tel: 076-254826, plus entertaining and being ac- - For the house of the owner PROJECT 01-8937027. Fax: 076- tive in a highly-paid, secure job REAL ESTATE of Herman’s Restaurant. En- MANAGER/QS 254827. Email: ianpotter@ with huge commission ben- BRANCH MANAGER Admin/secretary for real estate glish required With 25 years EXP offers hotmail.com For further de- efits in a big corporation, then Required for existing shop in company. Strong English skills, - Work 3-4 hours a day professional service at a tails, please see our website get in touch! Please contact. Karon must speak fluent En- computer literate, knowledge reasonable fee. Call any- at: www.andamanlighting. Tel: 01-9799911. Email: glish and Swedish. Email: info of the island, car license. Email: Bartender time. Tel: 07-9752326. com [email protected] @liveaboard-thailand.com [email protected] Tel: 01-8943740. 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 5 - 11, 2006 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

RESTAURANT BAR IN PATONG Articles Business Koh Lanta. Must be seen. 28 For sale or lease: 200,000 Business Products & Services for Sale Opportunities seats inside, 16 outside. Rent baht. Fully furnished, good lo- until March 31, 2009. Rent cation. Tel: 07-2835083. 200,000 baht per year. Ask- ing price: 650,000 baht. Rent NEAR-NEW TV & BAR FOR SALE for 2006-2007 is included in KAMALA AMP FOR SALE Nice bar with beach view the price. 50,000-baht dis- RESTAURANT & BAR Samsung 29" HD TV: for sale. Located at Sunset count if I can sell during Au- Famous for pizza + 11,000 baht. Philips 25"” Plaza, Patong Beach, close gust. Please contact Conny. Texmex. 40 seats, air con- FST TV: 5,500 baht. Musi- to Sea Pearl Hotel. Asking Tel: 09-9858309. Email: ditioning, equipment, stock cal fidelity X80 stereo price: 490,000 baht. [email protected] and furniture. For sale at AMP: 14,000 baht. Items Monthly rent: 25,000 baht. 500,000 baht + rent 6,000 1 year old or less. Tel: 01- Tel: 07-0713695. Email: baht per month. Please call 397- 7598. [email protected] THE PROPHET for more information. Tel: OF PROFITS 03-1753996, 06-945- 7% NET INTEREST For all your offshore money 1642 (Thai). needs. Investigate, then in- LAWN MOWER Invest in shophouses and earn vest. Please contact. Tel: a nice income. 1.4 million baht RESTAURANT Honda GXV120, 5,000 00-35799 933627. Email: per unit. Email: yvanito@ Urgent sale, Mango Tree, baht. New electric BBQ, investormorse@yahoo. yahoo.com Nanai Rd. Inspect and make 2,500 baht. Children’s car com For further details, seat, 500 baht. Bike, 300 offer. Please call Brian for SALE/RENT please see our website at: more information. Tel: 07-067- baht. Tel: 09-5944067. www.investormorse.com Restaurant /bar/guesthouse 3360. TEAK TABLE on Nanai Rd. Fully furnished. Big kitchen, 7 rooms with O’MALLEYS IRISH PUB INVESTMENT Seats 3, incl chairs. Excellent aircon. Tel: 01-6480736. Small business, big opportu- needed. We are a dynamic condition, only 5 months old. Email: [email protected] nity! Recently refurbished pub new company looking for a Paid 22,000 baht will accept & restaurant, located in Phu- silent partner in a new business 13,000 baht. Email for photo or PHI PHI ISLAND ket City. Package includes all venture. If you wish to qua- call Tel: 076-292708. Email: Interesting and cheap busi- paperwork, visas, 2 work per- druple your investment in just [email protected] ness on the beach. 3-story mits and all licenses for a 4 months, then contact us. building with sea view. Tel: smooth takeover. 400sqm, Email: investphuket@yahoo. 2 PHOTOCOPIERS 06-7396031. Email: fepigada live-music stage, sound and com Xerox, Ricoh reconditioned @yahoo.it light system, UBC TV, 3 new desktop copiers with service pool tables (incl pool room),15 BAR WANTED by farang. 25,000 baht each. SHOP GALLERY tables, 40 bar stools, 5 fridges Farang wants to buy a bar in Call George. Tel: 06-9724805. and freezers, kitchen equip- Soi Bangla. Tel: 09-4755752. Decorated, fully furnished. Email: [email protected] Need to sell. 80sqm. Please ment and over 300 taxi-bikes TEAK CABINETS contact for more information. with O’Malleys vests driving 2 new, dark teakwood cabi- Call K. Vichit at Tel: 09-724- around the city! Offers con- BIG LAUNDRY nets. 6 doors. Size: 2.7m x 1m 3878. sidered. Available as leasehold FOR SALE x 70cm. Price: 25,000 baht or freehold. Tel: 09-7292846. Low-season bargain. Big in- each. Email: manuelbkk@ Email: scottshaw77@lycos. PATONG GUESTHOUSE dustrial laundry in Patong gmail.com co.uk for lease. 13 rooms, bar, res- for sale. More than 20 ho- taurant, owners unit, recep- RETIRE ON ROCKET tels, restaurants and live- aboard boats as custom- Bulletins tion, fully equipped and operat- science. On-line option trader ing. Opened in year 2001. 5 offers private tuition. Learn to ers. Selling as laundry needs years. 3.6 million baht, no key trade the financial markets expansion so big opportu- nity as many hotels want to money. Please contact. Tel: safely and profitably from 076-344707, 01-6916147. home, with a small account. join. For more information Email: [email protected] You will be amazed that it’s Tel: 09-4758914. Email: VISA & LEGAL MINIBUS SERVICE [email protected] not rocket science. Zero expe- SERVICES COMMERCIAL rience required. Have an in- SPACE FOR LEASE come in the tropics regardless GERMAN CARWASH of other people. 100% seri- Soi Yodsane 1, Chalong. On tecnology for sale from im- ous. Limited places. Tel: 01- the ground floor of a new porter. Wash 100 cars or 7373958. Email: otrader123 12-unit apartment building. more a day. Selling, installa- @hotmail.com 50sqm, plus a large terrace tion, service, training, invest- ment. Please contact for more Minibus with aircon, full in- area in front. Two aircon BISTRO/BUSINESS units. Prefer shop/cafe but information. Email: carwash_ surance and careful driver. for rent. A newly built bistro/ [email protected] Can go anywhere at your will consider for office use. cafe in a great location in 7,500 baht/month. Call/ request. Tel: 01-5388567. Phuket Boat Lagoon is avail- NICE BISTRO/CAFÉ email for details. Tel: 01- able for rent. If you are inter- bar. Patong Nanai apartments. 8938592, 06-2826221. ested, or have a related busi- Top restaurant equipment in- Email: saneroad@yahoo. Company Registration 2,229 ness or any other idea and are cluded. Email: thomaspatong JEAB’S JUMPING com baht; One Year Visa 5,999 looking for an ideal spot, then @gmx.de baht; Retirement Visa 5,999 CASTLES please get in touch. Tel: 01- baht: Work Permit 5,999 7 different models for PATONG INTERNET 9799911. Email: moo_ RESTAURANT baht; UK & US Visa 16,999 children’s parties. GENERAL MEETING café. Close to the beach. 60 [email protected] for sale/lease. Be part of a baht. No more visa runs – Tel: 01-8939742. Notice is given to all Directors sqm. Computers & all equip- new entertainment complex. get a one-year visa for only Email: and Share holders of ment. For sale at 650,000 DISCOTHEQUE Uniquely-designed venue. 5,999 baht. Establish your [email protected] Thaipinga Co Ltd of a general baht. Rent: 6,000 baht per in central Patong, 550sqm, Stands out. Very attractive Thai company today to buy www. meeting held at 111 Rath U month. Tel: 04-1831199. with implicit advantages and terms. Please contact for land or start your business for phuketjumpingcastles.com Thit Rd Patong, Phuket. 15/ attractive hotel, seeks serious more information. Tel: 05- only 2,229 baht! Property 08/06 at 12 noon. Nature of BUSINESS CENTER financial partners. Initial start- 1274273. Email: mjbruggink title search, sales contract business to be transacted will for sale. Patong Beach, prime up 9.3 million baht according @yahoo.com and land registration. Thai- be. Removal of Director, re- location. Includes 15-room to business plan. Please con- land’s LARGEST legal ser- VISA RUN TO moval of Director from resid- guesthouse, 64-seat restau- tact for full details. Tel: 01- BEST FOR OFFICE vice network. Always low ANDAMAN CLUB ing on company premises, ap- rant, 5 motorbikes, 1 jeep, 9684541. Email: j_vpartners Ownership for sale: 2.3 million prices by our licensed Thai Only Eve. Wow, low-season pointment of managing Direc- Internet café and established @hotmail.com baht. 4-story unit next to Joe lawyers. Please contact for price 1,300 baht only. In- tor and return of directors travel agency. No brokers. Tel: Mansion, before Lan Nawa- more information. Tel: 076- cludes lunch at hotel, visa, work permit belonging to 01-0820039 Ilan or 01-091- KATA BAR FOR SALE min Park, near Pearl Hotel. Im- 345277. Email: info@siam- transfers, insurance, break- Thaipinga Co Ltd. Tel: 076- 1662 Niki. Email: patong05@ 4 bedrooms + kitchen. Fully portant places within walking legal.com For further datails, fast, soft drink, aircon boat. 344799, 09-5912506. gmail.com For more informa- stocked, 3 TVs, pool table, 3- distance. All recently reno- please see our website. Tel: 09-1954877 (QISMI), Email: johnanddebra@ tion, please see our website year lease. Must be sold this vated. Fax: +81-92-606- www.siam-legal.com 01-5352637 (EVE) www. hotmail.com at: phuketdir. com/coaststar/ week; best offer over 1 mil- 4133. Email: hiro-phuket@ evevisarun.com index.htm lion baht. Tel 04-8478139. nifty.com August 5 - 11, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

CHEAPEST + BEST Personal Personals FARANG INSURANCE! Services I am a farang, living in Thai- If you are looking for the land and I would like con- BEST + CHEAPEST insur- BACKGAMMON tact with a woman 30-45 ance on ANYTHING, please years. Please send email THERAPY Retired businessman looking email us with details, or call for backgammon players on and attach picture. I am 1.9 for a free quotation! Please Stuctural intergration. Trig- meters tall and I speak “nit ger-point, chiro and deep- Phuket Island. Please call contact for more details. for more information. Tel: noi” Thai, so you have to Tel: 01-9799911. Email: tissue therapy. Take 7-10 speak English. Your job is to years off your back and 076-386113, 01-577- [email protected] 8443. take care of me and my neck. Please call Jay for house. Salary is 10,000 more information. Tel: 07- baht a month. Please con- 3828820. tact for more information. NATURAL HERB YOUR FUTURE SHOP Tel: 076-333540. Email: VISA RUN TO FORETOLD [email protected] RANONG 100% concentrate prod- Richard de Meath, interna- ucts, outlet, export, all prod- TRANSLATION Now every day. Tour bus or tionally renowned clairvoy- ucts FDA approved. Soi Private service English to new minibus. Fully inclusive: ant and Tarot Grandmaster, Namyen 35. Everything for Thai, Thai to English. Please Pets boat, Myanmar visa fee, will reveal the secrets of the body. Contact for more contact K. Mam for more buffet lunch, snacks, wa- your future. Please contact. information. Tel: 01-538- information. Tel: 06-741- ter, coffee, DVD movies, Tel: +44-(0)12028. Email: 8529, 04-6433915. Email: Computers 1479. richarddemeath@tiscali. music. Only 1,500 baht. [email protected] BABY PARROT Please call for more infor- co.uk FOR SALE mation. Cockatoo, African gray LANGUAGE SCHOOL Tel: 04-7457024. PRO DATA RECOVERY LEARNING ITALIAN (DNA sexed). Please con- TEFL and training academy. All kinds of computer Qualified teacher is avail- PERSONAL ASS’T/ tact for more information. Teacher training 7 Aug, En- magic. Please contact for able to teach Italian to all COMPANION Tel: 01-5979255. Email: glish, Thai, others. Please con- more information. Tel: 06- who need to practice Ital- I would like to hire female [email protected] MR AND MODERN tact for more information. Tel: 6827277, 01-5819782. ian for their family life, personal assistant/compan- CARPET 076-219241, 076-219251. Please see our website at: their job or for their studies ion. I am a retired American Oriental and modern hand- Email: [email protected] phuket-data-wizards.com in the tourism industry. Can businessman who needs knotted carpet, rug and kilim also do translations. Please help relocating to Phuket. DOG LOVER dealer (specializing in wash- I-GET ADVERTISING contact for more informa- Please contact for more in- WANTED ing and repair). Please con- All you want to advertise and ACER DESKTOP tion. Tel: 01-2716990. formation. Tel/Fax: 001-1- Leaving area so looking for tact for more information. organize. Moreover we can Acer desktop, comes with Fax: 076-211099. Email: 321-7777447. Email: new owner to adopt my 2 Tel: 01-9563061. Email: silkscreen or embroider shirts Windows XP Pro, 512MB [email protected] [email protected] beautiful shiatsu dogs. Male [email protected] for your team. Recently RAM, 60GB HDD and 17" and female, 11 months old. For further details, see our opened, we have very special LCD monitor. 27,000 baht. Cannot separate and must website at: www.mister- prices. Please contact for Please contact for more info. DEPRESSION, FEAR have secure outdoor area for carpet.com more information. Tel: 06- Tel: 06-9517487. Email: LEARN THAI Anxiety. Free support group in them. Free of charge to right 9473123. Fax: 076-225800. [email protected] AT HOME English. Please contact for applicant. Please call Mike. Charming Thai lady teacher more information. Email: Tel: 06-2776698 for more gives Thai lessons at your [email protected] information. home. Full course with con- versation practice and home SOULMATE study material. Beginners or Looking for soulmate. Well- DOG HOUSE more advanced. Please con- educated European guy based Beautiful, high-quality wooden tact for more information. in Phuket looking for a well- dog house. Ideal for small to Tel: 01-7971497. Email: educated Thai lady, 20-30 large breeds. New: 8,500 [email protected] years old, preferably in baht; now only 4,000 o.n.o. Phuket. Should have a positive Can be delivered within view of life and a good sense Phuket. Please contact for ENGLISH TEACHER of humor. All replies with pho- more info. Tel: 01-7191522. I teach children and adults tos will be answered. Email: Email: chfredo68@yahoo. IELTS, TOEFL, business & [email protected] com general English. Please con- tact for more information. Tel: 05-7888262. For further de- tails, please see our website at: www.thinkgist.com/ajarn

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SWEDISH TRANSLATION Who can help to translate English material into Swed- ish? Swedish and English a must; German and Thai an advantage. Please contact for more information. Tel: 09-7308566. Email: meteve@meteve-phuket. com 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 5 - 11, 2006 Wheels & Motors

Saloon Cars HONDA CITY OPEL ASTRA GL BMW 320 2000 NISSAN NV REXTON 3.2 INJ MILLENNIUM HATCHBACK 6-cylinder BMW S 320. Built QUEEN CAB 5-door, automatic, 1.6i, year 1986. Has Toyota Supra 6- 1995, dark blue, good condi- cylinder, double turbo, tion, 130,000 baht. Tel: 01- 220hp of 205. Mature CD 8920618. change-over switch, 5-gear transmission, Ricardo SPECIAL OFFER seats, new frame, no rust. Car/pickup. Clean in and out. Honda City Type Z, central Offers of 135,000 baht up- 5-speed manual transmis- Mercedes. 2 years old, full 1500cc, red, automatic, CD locking, CD player. Please con- wards. Please contact for sion. Aircon, AM/FM radio- options, 60,000km, still un- player. Only 65,300km. The tact me for special price. Email: more information. Tel: 06- casette player, alloy wheels. der warranty, top condition. car stands out as new. Driven [email protected] 0453139. Email: Runs perfectly. 150,000 New 3.5 million baht, selling for 5 years by lady, never in an roger_sommer1@hotmail. km. 195,000 baht ono. Car for 1.6 milllion baht. Tel: 09- accident. Very good condition, SUPER CAR com is in Patong. Please contact 6525664. Rich for more information. non smoker. Price: 450,000 with gas for sale. Mercedes Phuket’s Most Trusted & Tel: 01-5378394. Email: baht. Tel: 01-9562406. Email: 500SE W126. Please con- Reputable Supplier of the Finest farang_rak_thailand@ [email protected] tact for more information. NISSAN SUNNY 3 CARIBIAN JEEPS Quality Used SALOONS, yahoo.com Tel: 09-6620804. Email: 1995 model, 1600cc, green, FOR SALE SEDANS, JEEPS & PICKUPS automatic, CD player. Full [email protected] Year 1994, 1996, 1997 for options. Very good condi- New cars or trade-ins – PORSCHE 96 MITSUBISHI sale 130,000-140,000 baht. tion. Driven by lady, non- we have what you’re LEXUS FOR SALE STRADA Tel: 01-6078567. Email: smoker. 250,000 baht. looking for 3.6 million baht. 3000cc V6. [email protected] Please contact for more 2.8L, excellent condition. Only 9,000km. Black, 9 air 260,000 baht. Tel: 06-953- For more info please call us at info. Tel: 076-241095. bags, red plate. Max tires 0669. Tel: 076-224632, 216243 20". Tel: 09-8731841. Email: [email protected] www.suremotor.com WILLYS JEEP 1964 BMW 5 SERIES TOYOTA COROLLA NISSAN TURBO 1999 Porsche Boxster for saloon. 1.5 DXi, 1998, PICKUP Rebuilt with Nissan engine, 1990, clean inside & out, 5- alloy wheels, roll bar and sale. Anyone interested manual, metallic silver paint, Nissan Frontier 2500cc JAZZ contact me via email for speed manual, rebuilt mo- radio-tape player, aircon, tax new canvas roof. Very good tor. Silver. Call for test drive. turbo diesel. 110,000km. condition, recently serviced. more information. Email: and full insurance until Jan 07. July 2001. Good condition [email protected] 250,000 baht ono. 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Motorbikes HARLEY-DAVIDSON Rentals 1. Heritage Classic Twin Cam, 2001, black, con. 98%, reg- BARGAIN istered. Price: 835,000 baht. CUSTOM STEED 2. Fat Boy Evo. 1,340cc, 1991, red, book. Price: 465,000 baht. Call Sumon or see bike at West Coast on bypass road, Phuket. Tel: 01-6919346. Email: [email protected] Beautiful, customized 400cc Steed. Sounds great. Green book, taxed, etc. Will sell for 2005 HONDA WAVE 118,000 baht or consider 125cc. Almost-new condi- long-term rental at 8,900 tion. Silver color. 3,000km. baht per month. Tel: 09- 30,000 baht. Leaving Phuket A1 CAR RENTAL LOOKING FOR 7288138, 06-9429183. so must sell. Title, license and SECONDHAND CAR insurance are current and all Around 1 year old, Vios or 1995 JEEP RANGE ROVER paperwork is available. Email: [email protected] Jazz or Honda City. Please Top condition, big wheels, 250,000 BAHT HONDA PHANTOM contact for more information. rust protected, customized, custom 200cc, taxed, in- FOR SALE 750 VIAGO Tel: 01-6078567. Email: 80% of all vital parts new in sured, 20,000km, lady own- chopper. Everything good. [email protected] June. Must sell for surgery. er for 4 years. 60,000 baht. Needs engine. 30,000 baht 145,000 baht. Please call Yamaha chopper: black, tax- ovno. Please contact for more Cars, trucks, jeeps – fully Tel: 06-2666350. ed, insured. 75,000 baht. Tel: information. Tel: 07-1466622. insured for rental. Best HONDA WAVE 125 07-1789273. prices for long-term rental: wanted. Require disc HONDA CR-V 2003 12,000 -20,000 baht per brakes and electric 4.2 HSE. Built 1994. Full-op- HONDA STEED month. Please contact for 53,000km, black, regularly HONDA CBR 400 starter, about 2-3 years tion Limousine Edition. Custom 400cc, registered in more information. Tel: 09- serviced, very good condition, Gray, in good condition, not a old, prefer red, blue or 120,000km. All bills from 1993, not a rental bike. Tax 8314703, 076-200900. owned by non-smoker. rental bike. Farang-owned, black. No more than services at Range Rover ga- and insurance paid until De- Email: a1carrent@myway. 650,000 baht. Please contact green book. Price: 60,000 25,000km. Please contact rage. Top condition and safe. cember 2006. Genuine com for more information. Tel: 06- baht. Email: mazen_ kinj@ for more information. Tel: Includes cheap service con- green book. Solid Honda me- 6826099. Email: holger@ hotmail.com 01-2712684. Fax: 076- tract. No bargaining, serious chanics in perfect working or- divesupply.com 214676. buyers only please. Tel: 09- der. Beautifully customized, MAZDA M3 FOR RENT FOR SALE 200CC 6525664. many custom made parts. Mazda M3 for long-term rent Phantom. 3 years. CID. 3k. ISUZU D-MAX One-of-a-kind. A true eye (minimum 3 months). 2,000cc, WANTED CHEROKEE 95,000 baht new, will sell for Hilander. As new, 2005, gray, catcher. Price: 129,000 5-door hatchback, just over 1 I would like to buy Cherokee or 60,000 baht. No offers. Tel: 4 doors, 28,000km. Buy for TOYOTA TIGER baht. Tel: 09-9087350. E- year old. 25,000 baht a month. Grand Cherokee. Please con- 07-2741388. 625,000 baht, or lease at Customised Toyota Tiger X- mail: [email protected] Tel: 01-9704765. tact for more information. Tel: 100,000-baht down pay- tra Cab. Lots & lots of ex- 01-6774545. ment+52 x 11,393 baht. Tel: tras! Big wheels/tires, FOR SALE BMW BIKE Wanted 06-2718254 (English), 03- chrome petrol cap, chrome R1100R 1995 model 22,500 YAMAHA SPECIAL “MONKEY BIKE” 1823343 (Thai). Email: trimming, chrome tray bars, km. Green book. Only two Big 400cc bike in good condi- Honda 4-stroke. Must be in [email protected] nudge bar, chrome side rails. owners. 200,000 baht. Tel: tion. Only 60,000 baht. Please OFF-ROAD BIKE good condition with low mile- Midnight blue, spotlights. 01-2525665. contact for more information. wanted. I am looking for an off- age. Tel: 06-0406866. Email: TOYOTA SPORT This is an awesome looking Tel: 01-9680331. Email: jiept road bike such as AX1, MTX, adrian.j.simpson@gmail. com Cruiser. 3-years-10-months 4WD in excellent condition! MTX 125 FOR SALE @yahoo.com etc. Must be at least 250cc old, blue, 4 doors, 2500cc, Contact Oat for more infor- In good running order. Green and 4-stroke. Also willing to Others 75,000km, no accidents, mation. 450,000 baht o.n.o. book, black color. 35,000 trade for a brand new Honda many extras. 450,000 baht. Tel: 01-2666500. Email: baht. Call evening only. Tel: HONDA 600cc Phantom.Tel: 01-8926251. Tel: 06-2746511. [email protected] 09-9520753. STEED Email: [email protected] Excellent condition, ser- TRAILER viced regularly. Purchased MOTORBIKE WANTED for motorbike. Used for taking Feb for 155,000 baht; will Honda 110/125, around dogs to the beach. Only Wheels & Motors sell for 120,000 baht. Have 10,000 baht. Please con- 2,500 baht. Please contact Advertisements registration book. Please tact for more information. for more information. 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