ANDAMAN Edition Volume 19 Issue 7 February 18 - 24, 2012 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Strangled son identified

By: Stephen Michael Fein

THE PARENTS of Mark Robson, Over 2,000 school officials gather a 27-year-old who went missing to listen to Dr Smith. on Phuket last month, have con- firmed that the body of an uniden- tified victim of strangulation dis- Earhquake covered in Karon on January 25 is that of their son. Mr Robson, who held both Brit- threat 2012 ish and South African passports, DR SMITH Dharmasaroja, entered Thailand using his British former Director of the National passport on December 5 and ar- Disaster Warning Center, spoke rived on Phuket in mid-December, with secondary school directors when he was joined by both of and deputy school directors on his parents. February 9. After they returned to their He spoke on the likelihood of home in the South Africa, Mark an earthquake and tsunami disas- stayed in regular contact by email ter and urged the administrators until January 15, when his mes- to “prepare, but not to panic”. sages ended abruptly. “Earthquakes have occurred Mrs Robson’s growing con- in many countries lately, and cern heightened when she was our [National Disaster Warning contacted by school staff in Taipei asking why Mark never reported Council Foundation, a non-gov- The late Mark Robson, with his mother and father, during their December holiday in Phuket. Photo: Facebook ernment organization] warning for a teaching job he was sched- center has detected some move- uled to begin on February 8. known action was a bank with- graphic to be published. on January 27. Mr Tomenson was ment from [tectonic] plates in After confirming that he missed drawal on January 23. Realizing the body was recov- reluctant to forward the photos, the Indian Ocean and Andaman his flight to Taipei, Mark’s parents The break in the case came the ered on January 25, two days after but sent a single image at the Sea that indicates an earthquake contacted authorities in South Af- following day, when Mr Mr Robson’s last known bank family’s request. The parents con- could happen here soon,” he rica, as well as the Phuket Tourist Tomenson provided the media an transaction, the Gazette contacted firmed the body as that of their said. Police Foreign Volunteers. updated photo of Mark, with a Mr Tomenson to ask if police had son based on appearance and, af- “Although 2012 could be a Frank Tomenson, the volun- mustache and beard, taken by his compared photos of the unidenti- ter viewing more photos, the year when many natural disas- teers group leader, contacted the parents while on Phuket. fied body with those of Mr clothes he was wearing. ters occur, I would like everyone media on February 9 with a miss- That night, a Phuket Gazette Robson. Mr Tomenson said he was un- to prepare for the worst, but not ing person poster bearing an image news editor noted the resem- Learning that they had not, happy with some media reports to panic about the possibility,” of a clean-shaven Mark, along blance between Mr Robson and images were sent to Mr Tomenson, that seemed critical of the police. he told the educators. with the basic details about his last images of the body recovered near who contacted the family and known whereabouts. His last Freedom Beach, which were too mentioned that a body was found Continued on page 3 Monorail solution for British drunk driving concerns PHUKET Provincial Office will seek cen- lions of British tourists in Phuket annually. that a “don’t drink and drive” campaign tral government approval for a Korean- Consul Carpenter noted that the number could save lives. funded light-rail system with service from of British nationals involved in road traffic After promising to discuss the idea with the airport to Patong, Kamala and Rawai, incidents in Phuket had increased from pre- his officers, Gov Tri revealed that he in- the governor told a visiting British Em- vious years. He went on to suggest that tends to seek government approval for a bassy officials on February 17. alcohol was probably at fault in many cases. light rail service linking Phuket Airport to The news was revealed during a cour- “In the past we’ve lost many British na- points in Patong, Kamala and Rawai. tesy visit to Phuket Provincial Hall by tionals, particularly to motorbike accidents, The request would come during a mo- British Embassy Deputy Head of Mission many of them drink related. We would like bile Cabinet meeting next month, he said. Steven Chandler and Honorary Consul for it if the Phuket Police could run a ‘don’t Mr Chandler observed that improved Phuket Martin Carpenter. drink and drive’ campaign,” he said. public transport system would be good for The pair visited Phuket Governor Tri Mr Chandler added that of some 19 mil- the tourism industry and said he was aware Augkaradacha to discuss public transport lion British people who visit Thailand, many that such projects had been under consid- British Embassy Deputy Head of Mission and drunk driving issues that affect mil- include Phuket in their itineraries. He agreed eration for a few years. Steven Chandler. Photo Atachaa Khamlo 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 18 - 24, 2012 Policing Phuket’s News Swiftlet breeding: Regulating an illegal elephant business practice. Page 4-5 THREE elephant camps in Phuket are being investigated after con- Technology cerns were raised about the ori- How to keep bugs at bay gins of the baby elephants in their possession. with the right anti-virus Officers of Central Investiga- software. Page 12 tion Bureau of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok investigated People Phuthai Souvenir Market in Chalong, ATV Elephant Camp near Revealing lies and the Big Buddha image in Karon and facing emotions with Dr Sheraton Camp in Cherng Talay to determine if the baby elephants Paul Ekman. Page 17 were born in the wild or not. “We came down to examine the In Focus elephant camps in Phuket as part Pitch invasion: Quality of our investigation of Sai Yok El- ephant Park, where there are 51 The raid followed reports by Dutch wildlife activist Edwin Wiek. Schools International elephants. We got search warrants cause they do not have her identi- elephant rehabilitation camp,” said gets turfed up. Page 19 for the camps and found one baby fication document.” Col Watcharin elephant in each of the three “If the mother elephant is work- “Meanwhile anyone found camps,” said Col Watcharin ing illegally in the tourist trade, so guilty in this case can expect to Property Phusin, the superintendent of the are the baby elephants,” Mr get up to four years in jail, a 40,000 Island living gets a regional Natural Resources and Tassanes added. baht fine, or both in accordance lesson in green simplicity Environment Crime Suppression DNA from the three baby el- with Wildlife Preservation and Pro- Division. ephants will be checked against tection Act,” he added. from Jindarin. Page 27 Tassanes Petkong, an officer the DNA of the supposed mother While the testing is being done with the National Park Department in a laboratory in Bangkok. The the baby elephants will stay with Sport Wildlife and Plant Conservation results will take about two weeks, the present owners, who have been Center, told the Phuket Gazette, said Mr Tassanes. told they are not allowed to move Up the Andaman with a “The mother of the three baby el- “If the test leads us to believe them from their present location, paddle. A growing sport ephants from Sai Yok Elephant the elephants were illegally bought, said Col Watcharin. recognized. Page 44 Park is also being investigated be- they will be taken to Lampang’s – Atchaa Khamlo Gone in 60 secs, back in 30 mins Digging for drug treasure trove IT TOOK Police just half an hour PHUKET Police are searching for Kawee revealed that Mr Yusobe to arrest a suspect for the theft of a man-and-wife team of alleged and Mrs Patcharee had visited him a pickup in Thalang District on major drug dealers who are on the in Phang Nga the day before with February 9. They think the man run after officers unearthed a trove a plastic bucket. They asked him may have been deranged or under of methamphetamines outside to fill the bucket with ya bah and the influence of drugs. their home in Mai Khao. ya ice, and return by boat across Cherng Talay Police were noti- Phuket Provincial Police Com- the Chong Pak Pra Straits, to avoid fied of the theft at 10:30am by mander Chonasit Wattanavrangkul the prying eyes of officers at the Sakhon Chalermwanphenyo. provided details of the operation Tah Chat Chai road checkpoint. Mr Sakhon said he parked his at a press conference on Monday. Once ashore he was to bury the pickup in front of his home then Acting on a tip-off, Tah Chat drug-laden container in a specified left the keys in the ignition and The thief, who would only give his Transported by boat and burried, Chai Police on February 10 served but now police evidence. location near the couple’s house. went behind the house to eat. name as ‘Maan’, is now in custody. a search warrant at the Mai Khao At the location, police recov- As he was eating, he heard the the small RorPorChor Reservoir, home of suspected drug dealers of ya ice (crystal methamphet- ered 758.3 grams of ya ice, 7,800 truck engine revving. By the time opposite the entrance to the Ban Yusobe Laiban and his wife amine) weighing 14.4 grams in total. ya bah pills and a digital scale. he ran back to the front of the Bang Jo Remand Prison. Patcharee Klomsanoh. Also present at the house was Mr Kawee and his wife were house his pickup was gone. They eventually found the sus- The couple were not home, but Kawee’s wife Halia Waharak. charged with possession of a Cat- Mr Sakhon notified Cherng pect, a man aged 25-30, dressed police detained 41-year-old Kawee Searching the premises, police egory 1 drug with intent to sell. Talay Police immediately and only in a loincloth and walking Maliwan when he tried to flee the found a package containing under Police have requested arrest within half an hour Thalang Po- around the area “like a man in a dwelling. A search of his person one gram of ya ice hidden in a warrants for Yusobe and Patcharee lice spotted the vehicle parked a deranged state or under the influ- uncovered 152 ya bah (metham- flashlight in the kitchen. and are already tracking them, Maj few kilometers away in front of ence of drugs”. phetamine) pills and two packages During police questioning Mr Gen Chonasit said. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 ‘Ae Inside” murder suspect Land owner fights back

negotiates bail By Atchaa Khamlo matters were settled in 1996. “I finally bought the land from THE 65 rai of land along Freedom Thaweep in 1997 and own it, Beach, which came to the atten- along with his wife, Siew-iam. tion of the National Counter Cor- “In 2008 Siew-iam defended her ruption Commission (NCCC) af- right to the land after her husband’s ter an attempt to sell it for 4 bil- death, when the issue was brought lion baht, was on February 10 vis- to court,” Ms Benja said. ited by one of the owners want- Without a Sor Kor 1 being is- ing to assert her right to the land. sued before the 1994 ministry Benja Sawetwaan was joined in declaration that no land on an is- Phuket by her son Ekkachai Sae- land can be issued a title deed that yu, investigation committee does not already have the proper chairman Viroj Pao-in and Pheu proof of ownership, the NCCC had Thai Party spokesman and party doubts about the legitimacy of Ms ‘Pod’ wanted but currently in hiding list MP Prompong Nopparit. Benja’s title deed. “I have the documents neces- However, the Administrative POLICE are in telephone negotia- sary to prove that I rightly own Court dealt with a case similar to tions with murder suspect the land,” Ms Benja stated. Benja’s in 2005 and ruled in fa- Atsadakorn “Pod” Seedokbuab, a Ms Benja raised the issue that Gen Viroj listens as Ms Benja explains the history of the land. MP vor of the landowner. Phuket businessman they believe the ongoing investigation, espe- Prompong stands beside the general. Photos: Atchaa Khamlo Another issue raised earlier by was behind the killing of Wisut cially claims that the “Ae Inside” Ekkachai explained the history of “Then, in 1978, the government MP Prompong was that much of “Ae Inside” Tangwitthayaporn killing was connected with Free- the land and land title deeds. announced it would survey land the land exceeded the 30 per cent early last month. dom Beach land titles, was “Originally the land belonged nationwide, so Thaweep requested gradient limit. Under a law enacted Mr Atsadakorn, owner of KPP tarnishing her reputation and cast- to Prateep Wutthithammaporn, but his land be surveyed. But the gov- in 1954, no one could claim own- Cable TV and a vice president of ing her as a social pariah. was later transferred to his son ernment never came to examine ership of such land. the Phuket Chamber of Com- She was frightened of being ex- Thaweep Wutthithammaporn, the land. Ms Benja pointed out that law merce, is demanding immediate torted, as some people had who paid taxes on the land in 1973. “In 1990 he presented the For- allowed for a title deed to include bail release in return for his sur- threatened that she would be “in “In 1977, part of the Narkkerd est Department with the proper steep land, provided that the claim render, police sources have said. trouble” if she did not pay them, Hill range, which overlaps with documentation for the land and re- had been made before 1954, which Maj Gen Pisan Chuldilok of the she said. some of the property, was de- quested a title deed be issued, but was why the land was covered in Region 8 Police and Mr To clearly establish herself as clared a forest preserve. the process was not finished. her case, she said. Atsadakorn have yet to reach an the rightful owner and prove she “But Mr Thaweep filed a com- “There were some issues in Lt Gen Viroj said his committee agreement, but the negotiations are had the proper documentation for plaint citing that he was the rightful 1990, when people were trying to would consider all issues and rule continuing, the source said. the property, Ms Benja and Mr owner of some of the land. get hold of the land, but those objectively based on the facts. Truck driver from Swedish Parents claim the body of SA Mark Robson From page 1 body falling after he died, he said. horror crash arrives at court Unless further evidence emerges, Chalong Po- “I don’t like what I am reading in some media, not lice had little choice but to keep the cause of death THE truck driver who killed four just here, but also in the South Africa. The police listed as “suicide by hanging,” he said. young Swedish holiday makers weren’t aware of Mark’s disappearance until I in- Mr Robson appeared to have several friends on and their Thai driver in Khok Kloy, formed them late last week,” he told the Gazette. the island. Anyone with information about the case Pang Nga on February 1, appeared Mark’s parents could see no reason why he would should contact Chalong Police, he said. in Phang Nga Provincial Court on take his own life as he had “everything to live for”. Chalong Police duty officer Nitikorn Rawang told Valentine’s Day. Garry Halpin, a foreign police volunteer based in the Gazette he was aware of reports that the par- Muhummadyukee Jehyusoh, Chalong, is now working with the family to repatriate ents had identified the body, but said final 27, who surrendered to police the Mark’s body. He confirmed on Wednesday that plans confirmation would have to be made directly to day after the accident, was to bury Mark’s body in Surat Thani are now on hold. him by the parents. charged with dangerous driving, Mr Halpin said he intends to visit a hotel in Thalang, Provincial Police Deputy Commander Chalit being unfit to drive, causing the Mark’s last known whereabouts, to see if they could Kaewyarat said autopsy results found no injury to death of five people and leaving provide any clues as to what happened to Mr Robson’s internal organs, upholding the Patong Hospital re- the scene of an accident. belongings or how he spent his final days. port that Mr Robson’s death was the result of He admitted he caused the ac- As for the body being in a “sitting position” upon suicide by hanging. cident, but could not explain how discovery, he said that in his experience this was more “However, we will continue the investigation he came to be in the wrong lane. Roadside flowers laid near the common than people realize in suicide by hangings. because we are still not entirely convinced that he Police alleged that the only plau- scene of the accident in Phang Nga. Cuts across his lower back could have been from the hanged himself,” Col Chalit added. sible reason was that he fell asleep while driving the six-wheeled re- appearance on Tuesday, Mr frigeration truck, as forensic Muhummadyukee had been re- examination of the truck ruled out turned to Phang Nga Provincial mechanical failure. Prison, Khok Kloy Duty Officer Mr Muhummadyukee was re- Capt Santi Prakobpran told Phuket portedly released on bail, Gazette. guaranteed by his employer at the “More evidence needs to be Chotepatama Company, who put presented to the court for them to up the 300,000 baht. As part of make a decision. We will have to the bail conditions he was to re- wait for results from the investi- port to the court every 12 days. gation,” he said. However, following his court – Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 18 - 24, 2012 Volunteers continue search Tourism finds for missing Carmel Brooks Having caused problems in other regions of FRIENDS of an Australian where, in which case she Thailand, the growing number of swiftlet barns woman who fell overboard would have been totally in Phuket came under scrutiny at Phuket from a yacht sailing to exhausted. Has anybody Provincial Hall last week. Officials have decided Phuket late last week are checked the hospital or not giving up hope that she medical centers in that to set up ‘zones’ for the business - despite the may still be alive and are area?” she asked, raising fact that it is illegal. The Phuket Gazette’s Stephen calling on volunteers to the possibility that she continue the search off the might be suffering from Fein and Warisa Temram report. coast of Trang. amnesia. Australian national Ms Black also spoke to Carmel Brooks is known Ms Brooks’ brother, who PHUKET Province will establish Fa West road in Wichit – also to have fallen overboard has been in touch with Dr “swiftlet ranching zones” on the serve as sort of museums, explain- from the sailboat Gerald. island following complaints that ing how the nests can be collected Moondancer on February “From what Carmel’s flocks of the birds that cough up from high up in the limestone 2 near Koh Rok, about 40 brother said, [Dr Gerald] the key ingredient for birds’ nest cliffs on islands around Phang kilometers due south of did not see it happen. He soup are creating a public nuisance Nga Bay. Koh Lanta in Krabi waters. was down in the cabin hav- and health hazard. The reality of how the bird’s Friends are holding on to hope that Carmel Brooks After being alerted of managed somehow to swim to a nearby island. ing a sleep and it was her Following a complaint filed nests are sourced nowadays is the situation, the Royal turn at the helm. They with the province by the Phuket somewhat different, however. Thai Navy and other maritime “I don’t think she is a very were taking turns. When his alarm Chamber of Com- The organized agencies in the area conducted a strong swimmer, but she is very went off, signaling it was time for merce (PCC), theft of bird nests search for Ms Brooks, but called fit and healthy,” she said. him to take over, he went up on Phuket Vice Gov- is a good way to it off February 8. Ms Black said Dr Gerald has deck. But she wasn’t there. Ap- ernor Somkiet lead any avian Michelle Black, a friend of Ms continued the search with help parently she had a sailing safety Sangkaosutthirak species down Brooks and her sailing compan- from friends in Phuket. harness on, but it had been unat- last Wednesday the path to ex- ion Dr Gerald Goeden, still hold “I am sure they will continue tached from the boat.” chaired a meet- tinction. As a way some hope that Ms Brooks might to search for her as long as they “It is just too terrible for me to ing on the issue at of conserving the have swum to safety on one of can. I still want to believe that she think what she went through. I just Phuket Provincial local white-nest the many islands or rock outcrops will be found. Maybe another boat need to know something so we Hall. swiftlet in Koh Lanta Marine National saw her and helped her, or she can have some peace,” she wrote. The PCC, rep- ( Aerodramus Park. managed to swim ashore some- – Stephen Fein resented at the fuciphagus) meeting by their population, the secretary Surachai V/G Somkiet Sangkaosutthirak. government has Chaiyawat, com- long offered pri- plained that unregulated growth in vate concessions to selected the swiftlet ranching industry was nesting sites on state land, such harming tourism-related busi- as in the Phang Nga Bay National nesses on the island. Marine Park. Driven by demand from the However, actual control of growing number of Chinese tour- natural swiftlet nesting areas in ists to Phuket, restaurants the south of Thailand has led to specializing in bird’s nest soup violent confrontations and even have sprung up all over the island murder in the past, with many “in- – some large enough to accom- fluential figures” allegedly modate many involved. The bus loads full of conflict sur- tourists in one ‘People rearing rounding these sitting. swiftlets in Phuket are nesting sites is Bird’s nest mostly due to soup has been a doing so illegally.’ the price of the delicacy in – Phuket Provincial nests, which China for over Livestock officer can fetch thou- 400 years, sands of US largely due to the belief that eat- dollars in the prime export mar- ing it strengthens the kets of Hong Kong and the cardio-pulmonary system, in- United States of America. creases metabolism, can cure the Representatives from the Pub- common cold – and even serves lic Works and Town & Country as an aphrodisiac. Tour operators Planning, Phuket Office, Phuket specializing in the inbound Chi- Treasury Office; Phuket Public nese market are well aware of Health Office (PPHO), Phuket Pro- Phang Nga Bay’s reputation as an vincial Livestock Office, Phuket important source of the key ingre- City Municipality, other local ad- dient for the soup. ministrative bodies and Phuket Some of the larger restaurants Chamber of Commerce all at- that specialize in the dish – like the tended the recent meeting. PP Bird Nest Ltd Company Res- An officer from the Phuket taurant at Saphan Hin and another Provincial Livestock Office told large new establishment on Chao the Gazette after the meeting that rearing swiftlets is clearly unlaw- ful. “People rearing swiftlets in Phuket are doing so illegally, be- cause the bird is a protected species. Apart from the laws cre- ated and upheld by Livestock Department, there are numerous regulations from a variety of gov- ernment agencies in place that restrict this activity,” he said. “For example, if you apply for a building permit for your home, then modify the structure to serve February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 swiftlet aviaries difficult to swallow aviaries, which were built about damage tourism,” he said. two years after the restaurant To experience first hand what opened, he said. was driving the industry, the Ga- However, PCC secretary Mr zette visited the PP Bird Nest Surachai said that with- Company Ltd Restaurant at out zoning future Saphan Hin. The restaurant is conflict with resorts designed to resemble a limestone and restaurants was cave formation. Upon entry inevitable in Phuket one hears the recorded coo- The owner of a ing of swiftlets, much easier Nissan dealership in on the ear than what is Surat Thani and Suzuki played near motorbike showroom in the NHA resi- Phuket, Mr Surachai said dents. other parts of the south When the have already been nega- Gazette arrived, tively affected. one bus load of Chi- “Parts of the coastal nese tourists were in district of Pak Phanang in the main dining room, Nakhon Sri Thammarat were which surrounded by now so overrun with swiftlet an amusement-park barns that the people who used style corridor with to live in these areas had been displays about forced to move swiftlet collection away,” he said. in the wild. The biggest threat Aerodramus fuciphagus. A Gazette re- was the fact that the Photo: Lip Kee porter was birds can carry dis- barred at the en- Management of Pak Nam Seafood Restaurant said the five large swiftlet barns near their establishment does eases including avian flu, he said. trance of the esablishment for not bother diners. Photo: Stephen Fein. Inset, edible swiftlet nests made with solidified saliva. Photo: Kowloonese “What if there were an out- unspecified “copyright” issues as a swiftlet barn, that’s illegal. It not bother anyone. Until the zones When the Gazette arrived, the break and the Public Health after explaing the purpose of his is a zoning issue regulated by the are determined, those making a liv- mechanical squealing of artifi- Ministry had to declare a quaran- visit. Public Works and Town and ing from raising swiftlets will be cially-produced swiftlet calls was tine? The publicity would badly (see page 8 for more) Country Planning office,” he said. allowed to continue,” he said. clearly audible from speakers The Ministry of Public Health “There are very few swallow mounted at the nearby complex of also has regulations about swiftlet aviaries in Phuket. Most are at five swiftlet barns. The calls are rearing, because the birds cause Laem Nga on Koh Sireh and in used to attract swiftlets, which noise pollution, air pollution and Nabon [in Chalong],” added V/ nest in colonies. can carry diseases, she said. Gov Somkiet. Building 7 resident Sopon V/Gov Somkiet told the meet- To see how people living near Maros, 27, said the bird calls fill ing the birds can vector at least the aviaries were affected by the air from dawn until about 9am 11 different diseases to humans. them, the Gazette visited the new every morning, then again for an Since swiftlet rearing is illegal, National Housing Authority project hour around dusk. there isn’t a single license issued off Rassadanusorn Road in “It doesn’t really bother me, but for this activity in Phuket, the Rassada. other people in this building com- source said. Building 7 of the sixteen-block plain about it,” he said. Despite this, the reality on the complex sits about 100 meters A manager at Pak Nam Seafood ground – and also in the air – is away from one of the largest explained to the Gazette that the that the business is booming and swiftlet aviaries on the island, bird calls were directed out toward more and more people want to be which also abuts the popular Pak Phang Nga Bay and were hardly a part of it. Nam Seafood Restaurant on audible to their diners. The res- Not all such investors are in Rassadanuson Road. taurant had no problem with the remote, coastal areas. In October, one woman was given 15 days to remove a new structure built for swiftlets on the fourth floor of her commercial building, located in a densely settled area on Montri Road, across the street from the PCC office. Those at the meeting agreed that it would be more realistic to zone the activity, keeping aviaries away from densely-settled areas and other locales where they might cause a nuisance, than to try to enforce existing regulations. To this effect, Phuket Provin- cial Office assigned local government administrative bodies (OrBorTors and municipalities) to inspect all swiftlet aviaries in their jurisdictions as a first step in cre- ating zones where the business would be tolerated. “Phuket will create swiftlet avi- ary zones, after which time all illegal aviaries [outside designated zones] will be pulled down by Treasury Office officials in Phuket. At this point, OrBorTors must inspect and record how many aviaries are in their areas of control and make sure they are located in areas where they will 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 18 - 24, 2012 Royal Thai Navy intercepts 27 Phuket-bound Burmese By Warisa Temram in Burma, west of Ranong, hop- ing to make landfall in Phang Nga. THE Royal Thai Navy Third Area From there they were to meet an Command arrested 27 Burmese unnamed Thai “agent” who en route to Phuket aboard a fish- would take them the rest of the ing boat off the coast of Ranong way to Phuket. Each was pre- on Friday. The group were pared to pay 3,500 baht for the charged with entering the coun- service, he said. try illegally and sent ashore to be A mobile phone used by the prepared for deportation Burmese to contact the agent was The arrest was made by the seized as part of the ongoing in- staff of HTMS Chonburi under the vestigation, he said. supervision of Lt Commander All of the Burmese were trans- Warawut Seejarak. ported to the Pak Nam Police “We intercepted the Bumese Station in Ranong and prepared immigrants along the southwest for deportation. shore of Koh Chang Island, off Two days before the capture of the coast of Muang District the Burmese, 85 Rohingya men Lt Commander Warawut Seerjarak and staff aboard the HTMS Chonburi captured the boat of Burmese. Ranong,” he said. and boys were intercepted off the A preliminary investigation re- coast of Satun. The Rohingya are stateless At this time of year, when seas munity of Rohingya living in vealed that the group began their The group was reportedly Muslim people whose homeland are relatively calm, they often set Phuket and making a living selling journey from the former Burmese headed for Malaysia when they is between the borders of Burma out in boats toward Malaysia in Indian crepe known as roti, a capital Rangoon. were spotted by national park rang- and Bangladesh, neither of which search of a better life. source in the Special Branch Po- They left Koh Song Province ers and arrested by local police. claim them as citizens. However, there is a small com- lice told the Gazette. Pharmacists to Over a million victim to ‘Banknote Ripper’ crack down on MORE than a million baht worth afraid that his father would spend “I don’t blame him for doing of torn up 1,000 baht banknotes all the family’s savings, so in a this. I used to work in a bank and methylene blue was found in a trashcan in Hua “rash” and ironic gesture he took I know the ripped notes can be Koonjae, Chonburi on February 3. a pair of scissors to the 1.3 mil- reconstructed easily,” he added. By the time the police received lion baht of banknotes. Police said that the case was a the report of the 1.3 kilograms of Mr Worrapong ‘Yoo’ family matter and no formal shredded up banknotes local resi- Ratsattarat, 60, and his son arrived charges would be made. dents were already making at the Chonburi Provincial Police An Officer from the Bank of conjectures that the money was gold shop, met with Chonburi Station to claim the money. Thailand said, “the destroyed connected to a drug dealing busi- Provincial Police Commander “He mentioned that our money banknotes can be exchanged for ness or to the robbery of former Jamnong Rattanakul and ex- was running low because I kept new ones if it is 100 per cent re- Permanent Secretary for Trans- plained the situation. supporting the other gold shop. I paired. If it is not 100 per cent, port Supoj Saplom. Worrapan, “The Banknote Rip- didn’t know how serious he was then its value will be reduced It was not until February 6 per”, felt neglected by his father’s though,” said Mr Worrapong. based on how much is missing.” that Worrapan ‘Bird’ Rotsattarat, support of another son who ran a The Banknote Ripper had been Police have collected The Phuket Pharmacists Club secretary 30, and his father, who owns a gold shop in Pattaya. He was collecting money from gold pur- Banknote Ripper’s finger prints, Kiattisak Parnrungsri. chases, 20,000 to 30,000 baht DNA and gave him a drug test, to PHUKET pharmacists will restrict each time, for two years, explained be included in the case file. the sale of products containing Mr Worrapong. “I didn’t intend to do what I methylene blue to minors, follow- “He was afraid that I would did. I was just rash. It won’t hap- ing reports of youths taking the find out, so he decided to destroy pen again,” said The Banknote compound to avoid testing posi- that money,” said Worrapong. Ripper. tive for methamphetamine. The announcement came dur- ing a meeting on Saturday led by prominent Phuket pharmacists. The meeting followed a report that some youths were taking the ubiquitous compound to turn their urine blue, rather than the tell-tale purple that indicates a positive re- sult for meth in the Government Pharmaceutical Organization’s “Meth Cassette” test kit. The Phuket pharmacists will now make it a priority not to sell any medication containing meth- ylene blue to anyone under the age of 18, Kiattisak Parnrungsri said. Isolated cases of blue urine com- ing up during drug testing had confused health officials in the past. “Teenagers who think taking ‘meth blue’ will prevent them from being caught are wrong. If your urine is blue or green, as is the case after taking ‘meth blue’. You will probably be detained until your results are cleared,” he explained. February 18 - 24, 2012 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Red-shirt leader fires coup claim

inform Jatuporn, but not the government,” Mr Sukumpol said, adding that in his ca- pacity as defense minister he was duty-bound to foil any coup attempts. The controversy comes as the Pheu Thai Party prepares to amend the 2007 Consti- tution, which includes clauses that allow the judiciary to dissolve political parties if they are found guilty of malfeasance. PHEU Thai MP and red-shirt leader Jatuporn Two predecessor, to the Pheu Thai party, Prompan has claimed the Army is plotting the Thai Rak Thai and People Power par- a coup to overthrow the government in ties, were dissolved by court rulings. This April, prompting Defense Minister led to the formation in late 2008 of the Demo- Sukumpol Suwanatat to deny that any such crat Party-led administration of Abhisit plan exists. Vejjajiva. Mr Jatuporn’s warning comes amid con- Pheu Thai claims the charter is undemo- troversy over the government’s plans to cratic, since it was drafted by a committee reform the Constitution, which it claims is appointed by a military junta. Proponents illegitimate because it was drafted by the Defense Minister Sukumpol denies Red-Shirt leaders accusations of military coup plan set of the current constitution, the 17th char- unelected military junta that overthrew the for April. Photo: The Nation ter since Thailand was established as a administration of former premier Thaksin against the government, Mr Jatuporn said. Mr Sukumpol said he wanted Mr constitutional democracy in 1932, point out Shinawatra in 2006. Self-exiled Thaksin, older brother of Jatuporn to be aware of the consequences that it was approved by almost 60 per cent Mr Jatuporn, who has made several such Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, will of raising false alarms, particularly when of voters in a nationwide referendum held warnings in the past, claimed he was alerted phone in to the concert via video link, he the country was trying to bring about rec- in August 2007. to the alleged plot by US intelligence agents. added. onciliation. The party’s opponents are likely to fight The United Front for Democracy against Some members of the Pheu Thai party- He doubted the authenticity of reports hard to prevent any amendment of the con- Dictatorship (UDD), better known as the led government were unimpressed by Mr Mr Jatuporn supposedly received from in- stitution. Such an attempt sparked mass “red-shirts”, will stage a concert on Febru- Jatuporn’s comments, however. formants working for US intelligence, he street protests in 2008, leading to the sei- ary 25 as a show of strength aimed at “Jatuporn talks too much,” Defence added. zure of Bangkok’s two airports and the fall dissuading Army officers from moving Minister Sukumpol told The Nation. “I wonder why US intelligence chose to of two Thaksin-aligned governments. Govt to compensate Chuvit demands flesh-trade crackdown CHUVIT Kamolvisit, an MP who massage parlors, as well as beer made his fortune in the massage bars, spas and resorts, he said. parlor industry, is demanding a “There are prostitutes working Deep South victims crackdown on prostitution. on Phetchaburi Road,” he said. Mr Chuvit, leader of the Rak “Their bases are very close to the Prathet Thai Party, said govern- Pheu Thai party headquarters.” ment officials, other politicians and Mr Chuvit was once the larg- businessmen were running est owner of massage parlors in Thailand’s sex industry. Thailand. The establishments, “The sex industry earns more mostly concentrated on Bangkok’s than 200 billion baht a year. It’s Rachadaphisek Road, were later [equivalent to] almost 10 per cent identified as fronts for prostitution. of the country’s national budget,” In 2003, Mr Chuvit was ar- he said. rested after hiring 600 men to raze Chuvit wants to take action against In particular, Mr Chuvit de- the sex industry. Photo: The Nation several shops and bars on a plot manded that Prime Minister of land he owned on Sukhumvit Yingluck Shinawatra take action procurers negotiate prices with Road. against human trafficking. potential customers, as well as of Enraged, he blew the lid on “Up to one million Thai women scantily clad women waiting for Thailand’s prostitution industry, work in the flesh-trade. Of them, customers in front of karaoke par- claiming he had paid millions of about 100,000 are younger than lors and row houses. baht in bribes to senior police of- 18 years old,” he said. Many prostitutes work the ficers in order to operate. Mr Chuvit handed out CDs con- streets, while others are based at Soon after, he launched his ca- A bomb-disposal team inspects the scene of a blast on a local road in taining video clips showing how what appear to be conventional reer in politics. Tambon Khuen Bang Lang, Yala. Photo: The Nation THE government is to offer com- administration. pensation to victims of terrorism The Democrat Party accused and state violence in the Deep the government of rewarding its South, it has announced. supporters, since most of the A committee appointed to look compensation money would reach into the conflict decided to offer families of “red-shirt” members payments of up to 7.5 million baht killed during the anti-government to families of people killed in the protests in April and May 2010. conflict, as well as those injured At least 5,000 people have been in the violence. killed in the Deep South conflict Among those to receive com- since 2004, when the conflict pensation are the victims of the flared up, allegedly in response to infamous Krue Se Mosque and the Thaksin government’s handling Tak Bai incidents, 37 cases of of the situation there. so-called “enforced disappear- Insurgents operating in the ances” by security forces, as southernmost provinces of Yala, well as the victims of other vio- Pattani and Narathiwat, as well as lent incidents. four districts in Songkhla, are be- The move may silence critics lieved to be fighting for autonomy who attacked the government’s for the region, which has a Mus- decision last month to offer com- lim-majority population. pensation to victims of the Much of the disputed area national political conflict that en- formed the independent sultanate gulfed Thailand after the downfall of Patani until it was annexed by of the last Thaksin Shinawatra Siam in 1902. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION February 18 - 24, 2012 Swift actions to regulate crime EFFORTS by Phuket Provincial Office and related agencies to tackle the problem of unregulated “swiftlet ranching” are ad- mirable in their foresight, but regrettable in approach. As many residents of this island are aware, mainland Chinese are one of the largest and most rapidly growing segments of the inbound tourism market. The increase in this market has led to a growing number of bird’s nest soup restaurants, as well as heightened demand for the key ingredient: the saliva produced nests of Aerodramus Fuciphagus, also known as the “white nest swiftlet”, “edible-nest swiftlet” or nok nang ane in Thai (see pg 4-5 for detailed report). To some it may seem premature to worry about a profusion of swiftlet barns in Phuket, which certainly has a number of more pressing tourism-related concerns. As its name suggests, Aerodramus swiftlet (Fuciphagus) is spec- tacular in flight and, in addition to hacking up threads of saliva reportedly fit for the consumption of emperors, is interesting in many other respects. For example, it is one of the very few bird species to have developed echolocation to navigate through the darkness of caves, its natural habitat. At the risk of sounding anthropocentric, swiftlets are much easier to have around than pigeons, crows, buzzards or seagulls. They sleep most of the day and feed by night on insects, popula- tions of which they help to keep in check. The Gazette was unable to find any tourism business operators in Phuket who had specific complaints about swiftlets, including Traffic laws are for everyone the management at one of the most popular restaurants on the island that is a stone’s throw away from one of the largest swiftlet Re: Gazette online, 4 Swedes, 1 selecting, approaching, inspecting barn complexes in Phuket. Thai dead in horror smash near and, if happy, using ATMs in All that said, the government is right to restrict where swiftlet Phuket, February 2 Phuket. barns are permitted: many of us enjoy the birds’ aerial acrobat- There are traffic laws in Thai- Having searched the internet for ics in the twilight sky, but few would want to live right next door land, but they are not observed by photos of all the different para- to a swiftlet complex. either Thais or foreigners. for gas or attempted to take you phernalia criminals can attach to Most of the regulations that forbid swiftlet ranching are based What’s needed is a clampdown to a tourist shop so he can collect a bona fide machine, I’m now on the bird’s threatened status in the region, which is hardly the by the police on drivers, as well his commission. more confident that I’m able to case anymore thanks to the ranching boom. Unfortunately, rather as much higher fines and penal- Now I travel with a little as spot something amiss. than try to change existing legislation to legalize swiftlet farm- ties for breaking traffic laws – it’s possible in the way of luggage. C James ing and then regulate the industry, the authorities have instead the only thing that both Thais and Just carrying hand luggage, I take Chalong opted to take the easy route by setting up “zones” where an ille- foreigners will understand. a slow leisurely ride on my Honda gal practice will effectively be permitted. Now, the traffic is more or less Click, park for free and with the Flight of fancy In this sense, there is little difference between this and the lawless. Cops have checkpoints in exception of the occasional rain, way the jet-ski rental business and other technically-illegal in- the same places, so they’re easy quite enjoy the slow ride. Amaz- Re: Gazette online, Transportation dustries are “regulated” in Phuket. Worse yet, is the fact that to avoid for anyone who is drunk ing what you see when your not still the number one issue over local administration organizations, not all of which have stellar driving or breaking the law. griping the seat in the back of a Phuket airport’s expansion reputations for transparency or fairness, will now be in the busi- Please, Thai police, get out on speeding taxi. project, February 6 ness of deciding who can ranch swiftlets, and where they can do it. the roads, issue heavy fines for Matt The math here is unbelievable. reckless driving; driving on the Gazette forum The Airbus A380 is certified to hold wrong side of the road; driving up to 835 passengers, though over a solid line; running a red most configurations carry only light; drunk driving; speeding and Where am I? 500 (and they don’t fly into so on. Phuket). So they’re saying that Do this now to prevent further Re: Phuket Gazette, Muddled map with 32,000 transiting passengers disasters, and, ultimately, to es- skills in Phuket, February 12 per day, we’re moving the equiva- cape the rest of the world no The inability to read maps is not lent of 64 full A380 flights in and longer wanting to visit Thailand. just confined to Phuket – it is very out of Phuket? Johan common in many parts of Asia. Impossible. Phuket’s head is in Gazette forum While most of us acquired this the clouds again. skill from our fathers, or by being j in hkt Follow that taxi a boy scout, or during our school- Gazette forum ing, the map problem is just a fact of life in these latitudes. Re: Gazette online, Transportation So, please don’t be so hard on still the number one issue over the locals. Why not start a cam- Be my valentine Phuket airport’s expansion paign to have map reading as a project, February 6 voluntary subject at local schools? Re: Gazette online, Phuket to I became fed up with the whole Why am I not surprised launch anti-AIDS campaign on business of catching taxis to and Gazette forum Valentine’s Day, February 2 from the airport a long time ago. Surely, for a region that admits It wasn’t just having to run the it has the highest incidence of taxi driver gauntlet when exiting Forewarned is AIDS in Thailand, the campaign the terminal or the inflated fares, should be running continuously. although I’ll admit they were fac- forearmed As was mentioned in the article, tors in my decision to change my this sort of stigma if it continues travel habits. It was the whole Re: Phuket Gazette, Protect your- to latch onto Phuket could, in the business. Having to find a taxi self from ATM skimming, Janu- long run, seriously hurt the tour- early in the morning, or if prear- ary 28 ism business here. ranged, making sure the driver I must thank Woody for such Having said that, I am glad that knew the pick up point and then a scary article. steps are bing taken. Perhaps they waiting, wondering if he was lost That, and other recent horror should aslo consider giving out or had decided not the bother. Not stories concerning ATM skuldug- free condoms. to mention the couple of times gery, have made me much more Pete Godfrey when the driver has had to stop aware of my surroundings when Patong February 18 - 24, 2012 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Sea Gypsies’ homes Snorkeler survives being washed away jet-skier aggression

John Pramongkij, 58, has lived in the sea gypsy community in Laem Tukkae, Koh Sireh since WE NEED help from the Rassada birth. His house is one of eight Municipality to re-build and pro- located on the beach being tect our houses from the big destroyed by waves during the waves. Since August last year, monsoon season. His house, eight houses in the village have been constantly suffering damages which also accommodates his by waves from storms. So far we wife, daughter, son-in-law, have only received 2,000 baht for niece and two nephews, is the The rocks off Laem Singh Beach, were Mr Hall was hit by the side of the each damaged house, which is not most damaged of the eight jet-ski. Photo: Josh Hall nearly enough to fix them. A month ago, while my family houses. ON TUESDAY February 7 at and six others were sleeping in the around 2pm I was at Laem Singh house a storm struck. It was so Beach snorkeling around the By Josh Hall strong we were forced to flee the southern portions of the rocks house. The waves destroyed the when a French-Algerian tourist pillars that support the house. ran over my legs with his rented Do you have an opinion to voice? A wall was built to protect us jet ski. I was staying very close Email [email protected] from the waves, but has started to the rocks (2 feet), as I’m an to collapse and needs to be fixed. experienced snorkeler/swimmer the situation can be.) We don’t know why the wall was who has been to this area many He stopped short and made ges- built, as before it was there the times, and I’m aware of the idiots tures for me to come towards him sand on the beach naturally pro- who jet-ski. This incident was ex- (so I could fight him I guess?), tected us from the waves. ceptionally dangerous. and then he drove off to Laem Seven of us went to Rassada I was lucky that he hit me with Singh Beach. Municipality to ask for help, but I the side of the jet-ski and not closer I swam back to the beach and haven’t had a response from them to the jet fuselage. I complained complained to the Kamala Jet Ski yet. I had to spend 20,000 baht to that he had just hit me. He turned Club guys who operate the jet-skis fix the pillars myself. Sea gypsy community in Laem Tukkae. Photo Atachaa Khamlo the jet-ski and came at me with there and they said “not my prob- We have to sleep in our house intent to hit me again. In my coun- lem”. still, despite it being unsafe. When initially damaged by the big wave those days I don’t earn any try the skier could possibly be I am writing this to warn all the house starts shaking we have last year, the situation has just been money. My nephews are hired by charged with attempted murder, swimmers who go there about to go to my mother’s house, getting worse. One house has lost a jet-ski operation and my children and the jet ski company would be some of the idiots who rent these which is nearby. We’ve been car- its pillars and others have had the are threading shells for souvenirs. held partially liable for this sort of dangerous jet-skis. I also want rying on like this since last August. ground under them eroded away. We would like the government thing, which would give them in- people to realize that the jet-ski We will not move into my We have to stay here, because to help us by fixing our damaged centive to watch their customers companies don’t seem to care if mother’s house, as she also has we don’t have the money to build houses. We have asked for help more closely. (Yes, I know, I am one their jet-skis almost kills you. people staying there and we don’t new homes. I earn about 250 baht from Rassada Municipality a few not in my country, and am not They just tell their renters to go want to bother her. a day from fishing, but I can’t go times. The officers said they would saying it should be that way, just have fun so they can collect their Since the eight houses were out to sea when it’s storming. On help, but nothing has been done. giving an example of how serious money.

Wholewheat flour, a ATM Scam: Where’s the limit? disappearing act? How many people have been der to help consumers who have Consumer Protection Office, I bake my own wholewheat scammed when using ATM ma- problems involving all kind of fi- Bank of Thailand Southern Thai- bread. I have now run out of chines here? One moment you are nancial activities. land branch. 472 Petchakadem wholewheat flour and cannot find loving life on this paradise island, If there is something the local road, T. Hat Yai, A. Hat Yai, any in Phuket. I used to get it at and the next, 200,000 baht is gone bank or police officers can’t help Songkhla 90110. Makro, but the management there in less than 12 hours – goodbye you with, I suggest you to con- told me that they are no longer paradise island. tact our office directly. going to stock it. None of the major This happened to my friend, You can send us the letter of retail shops in Phuket stock this and after going through all the complaint that you filed with the item. Is it such an exotic item that correct channels he was told he bank or police. it cannot be found? Weird, because wouldn’t get his money back, be- By submitting all of the com- all bakeries sell wholewheat bread. cause the CCTV image of him and plaints you have filed with the police Is there any shop in Phuket where the scammers suggested he had In this case, the card limit must and bank to us we will be able to I can buy wholewheat flour? consented to the situation. What have been changed to 200,000 look up the issue in the database. Breadman happened to his 30,000 baht limit baht per day by the customer. The contact number for Finan- Kathu a day? Are Siam Commercial Bank If anyone needs more informa- cial Consumer Protection Center (SCB) customers protected tion or further advice please contact is 1213. Any call made in South- Tops Central Festival Phuket against this or not? SCB call center at 02-777 7777 ern Thailand will automatically be Food Section Manager Jantima transferred to the Financial Con- Arab replies: Siam Commercial Bank Phuket Prasit Suwansunthorn, the sumer Protection Southern There was a shortage for a branch employee replies: complaint center officer of Fi- Thailand Office in Hat Yai, couple of months due to flooding An ATM limit can be changed nancial Consumer Protection Songkhla. in the north of Thailand. However, by customer request. It starts at a Southern Thailand Office in If you wish to file a complaint we received a new delivery of 20,000 baht per day limit for a sav- Hat Yai, Songkhla replies: to Financial Consumer Protection wholewheat flour on February 11. ings account. Then our customers The Financial Consumer Pro- Southern Thailand Office you can Now we have the usual brands are welcome to change their limit tection Center was established send the information by fax to Daily withdrawal limits at SBC start such as Waitrose flour products up to 200,000 baht per day. under the Bank of Thailand in or- 074-234-701 or by mail: Financial at 20,000 baht. in stock. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS February 18 - 24, 2012 Local suppliers to extend reach are prepared to invest in a new warehouse Indeed, the By Steven Layne in Phuket to keep up with increasing de- regional whole- mand.” sale and resale RED Bull’s national distribution arm is “Phuket’s current warehouse is at ca- market is ex- looking to capitalize on local supply mar- pacity and its location [next to the Metropole panding, and kets, a strategy which could extend the Hotel in Phuket Town] is inconvenient for Durbell’s cur- reach of Phuket-sourced products into our transport needs. rent business greater national, regional and global mar- “We’re looking for about 4 to 5 rai (6400 strategy reflects kets. to 8000 square meters) somewhere outside this remarkable THUMBS UP: Durbell company executives have revealed a five year Durbell, a key logistics affiliate of the of town and expect the construction bud- trend. strategy to source more products from local suppliers. Photo: The Nation Red Bull Beverage Company (the produc- get to be up to 50 million baht,” he said. Currently, ers of Krating Daeng) aims to diversify its Speaking on condition of anonymity, 90 per cent of Durbell’s national distri- At the end of five years, the company offerings and keep ahead in the expanding the spokesperson confirmed that Durbell bution lines are supplied with Red Bull aims to source half of its supplies from wholesale and retail business. is shifting its marketing strategy to be Beverage products, while 10 per cent of its mother company, and half from local A report in the Nation recently revealed more decentralized and regionally inte- their products come from non-Red Bull supply markets. that the company is investing 500 million grated. suppliers. Durbell’s main Southern region ware- baht in domestic expansion projects, “One competitive advantage local sup- The company’s target for 2012 is to house and office are located in Surat which include the purchase of 300 new ply markets have is lower production costs. double the proportion of non-network Thani – one of 13 regional offices na- transport trucks, as well as new ware- What we can offer to local producers and suppliers to supply 20% of its distribu- tionwide – with regional sub-warehouses houses in Chanthaburi and Phuket. suppliers is experienced logistics to move tions, with the other 80% of products located in Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Confirming that report, a spokesperson the product swiftly and efficiently,” the continuing to come from within the Red Ranong, Chumphon, Nakhon Sri from Durbell told the Phuket Gazette, “We spokesperson said. Bull supply network. Thammarat and Prachuap Khiri Khan. FC Phuketonomics: ball business DESPITE having nearly been dis- gross income of 1,905,230 baht. of tickets sold (199,138), total mean match atten- solved due to swelling debts, FC The remaining 960,244 baht revenue from ticket sales (9.84mn dance of a mere Phuket 1688 Co Ltd generated the came from the sale of team mer- baht), and that for merchandise 2,909 spectators per fifth highest turnover out of 18 chandise, including jerseys, polo sales (7.65mn baht). game, while mean in- Division 1 clubs, statistics released shirts, tee shirts, hats, scarfs and Division 1 champions Buriram FC come per game stood by the Thai Premier League (TPL) bumper stickers. (who have now been dissolved and at 80,832 baht per have revealed. Meanwhile, another Southern merged with Premier League cham- match. Concluding last month, the 2011- Thai club, Songkhla FC (who pions, Buriram PEA to form Buriram This is compared 2012 season’s tallied receipts show have now changed their name to United) had the second highest turn- to FC Phuket’s mean that the Southern Sea Kirin had gen- the Fighting Bulls United), who over, raking in 14.71mn baht, or attendance at about erated more than 2.8 million baht, earned honors for the league’s 24% of league revenue. 4,900 spectators per which equates to 4.5% of total rev- highest turnover and turnout. This came from the sale of game, with each enue generated in the league. Generating more than 17.4 mil- 128,222 tickets which produced match producing on From 17 home league matches lion baht, or 28.4% of league 7.5mn baht, and merchandise average 112,000 baht at Surakul Stadium, the club sold revenue, the Southern Fighting sales amounting to 7.15mn baht. from tickets, and 83,261 tickets, which produced a Bulls led the tally for total number The third highest turnover was 56,000 baht from produced by the now relegated, merchandise. Chiangmai FC, which made 7.12mn In spite of these baht from 147,637 tickets, and enticing numbers, 2.13mn baht from merchandise, FC Phuket’s profit- equating to 11.6% of league revenue. ability remains at this Marginally outdoing Phuket for time, in a state of un- fourth highest turnover, was tapped potential. league runners up, and subse- Club executives quently promoted, Chainat FC, recently disclosed who made 3.44mn baht or 5.6% that the team utilized a budget of this merry-go-round will have to of league turnover, with just over 34.6mn baht to cover expenses be closely monitored if the club 2 million baht coming from 60,611 for training, recruitment and re- is to avoid the financial turmoil tickets, and another 1.38mn baht muneration of club executives, of last season. from merchandise. staff and players. Meanwhile, up and coming All in, combined revenue from The club’s biggest contributor teams in Division 2 can look for- 18 Division 1 teams last season was the Phuket Provincial Admin- ward to continued financial was 61.2mn baht. istration Organization (OrBorJor), support from the Thai govern- Of this, 36.4mn baht, or nearly which dished out more than 17mn ment, which has allocated more 60% was generated from gate re- baht to the team. than 110mn baht from the National ceipts with a total of 890,268 tickets The list of sponsors also included Sports Development Fund. sold, while 24.7mn baht, or 40% Yamaha (1mn baht), Leo Beer Each of the 81 Division 2 was revenue from merchandising. (1.5mn baht), I Mobile (1mn baht), teams will be given 1mn baht, The biggest turnover and turn- Idea 8 broadcasting (200,000 baht), with the remainder of funds to out from a single match was when Siamsport broadcasting (400,000 go towards competition organi- Songkhla hosted Buriram on August baht) and sponsor advertisement zation, and prize pots. 7, 2011 at Tinsulanond Stadium. (800,000 baht). The budget is being adminis- A total of 36,715 tickets were sold While a number of new spon- trated and dissemenated by the to spectators for that match (which sors have stepped forward to Thailand Sports Authority and ended in a 1-1 draw), generating front at least 15mn baht to en- Football Association of Thailand, 1.5mn baht, which is in addition to sure that FC Phuket will be able with an additional amount of no less 1.9mn baht from merchandise. to compete in Division 1 for the than 40mn baht also to be sourced That record setting turnout is in 2012 season, which begins next from private sponsorship. stark contrast to the overall league’s month, the management of funds – Steven Layne February 18 - 24, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Inflated eats face scrutiny IN LIGHT of the continuously ris- Blue Flag (“Tong Gazette, “These will not be fice of Commercial Affairs ing cost of living, accounting books Fa”) government certi- strict price controls, just Phuket website states that ven- of rice and noodle vendors across fied vendors will be suggestions. There are dors who refuse to comply with Phuket and Thailand could become expected to charge as many factors we [authori- the price suggestions, and are subject to increased audits this year. low as 15 baht for a ba- ties and auditors] will need suspected of unnecessarily As of February 20, the Depart- sic rice and omelet dish to consider as to whether maintaining high menu prices, ment of Internal Trade (DIT) will and up to 30 baht for prices exceeding the gov- would be subject to auditing by issue official price cap suggestions other items, while gen- ernment suggestions are the Revenue Department. for 10 common Thai menu items eral food centers will be justified or not,” she said. Such audits would require to be priced under 35 baht. asked to charge 25 to 30 It’s broad measure, aim- vendors to provide detailed docu- These include rice dishes served baht and as much as 35 ing to guide the market, not mentation of their expenses and with omelet, curry, boiled egg, baht inside shopping and control it, she emphasized tax records. pork leg, basil stir fried or fried business centers. Nonetheless, food Anyone found in violation of the JUSTIFIED JACK: Vendors must be weary of gouging. rice (with pork or chicken), as well The move is a response vendors nationwide will Prices of Goods and Services Act, as several common noodle dishes by the Ministry of Commerce to a and palm oil actually decreasing. be asked to comply with the B.E. 2542 (1999) may be subject to – with and without soup. wave of complaints from consum- Confirming that the price sug- price suggestions, when pos- a maximum penalty of seven years Price suggestions for such ers who have been dissatisfied with gestions will affect the island, sible, or else face the possibility in prison and/or a fine of 14,000 baht, items will be divided into three cat- recent menu markups, despite costs Phuket Internal Trade Office Chief of being audited. the announcement also stated. egories depending on vendor type. for many base items such as eggs Supatcha Boonpalit told the Phuket An announcement on the Of- – Phuket Gazette Taiwan bar raised Flower sales bloom TOURISM operators have in- Phuket were as much as creased expectations for the Tai- 200,000, but declined sharply af- AS EXPECTED, flower shops’ 40 orders for carnation arrange- “Red roses are the most popular wanese tourist market following ter the tsunami. However in the revenues blossomed in Phuket on ments that start at 500 baht. Most flower here, with 90% of our cus- a recent tourism promotion “road last two to three years, the num- Valentine’s Day, last Tuesday. of the people ordering flowers tomers ordering them. White roses show” trip to Taiwan. bers are showing good signs and Many flower shops reported from us are adults,” said Mr Pran. and lilies are also popular. I think A number of Phuket senior of- there are now three more direct record orders for floral arrange- “Even though flower prices sales are stronger than Valentine’s ficials and tourism business flights from Taiwan to Phuket.” ments, from both inside Phuket and went up by 20 to 30%, it hasn’t Day last year,” he said. operators negotiated deals in Mr Paiboon agreed and went off-island. Classic red roses were affected demand. We still re- Flowers are not the only popu- Taiwan from February 7 to 11, on to outline the significance of the most popular items among the ceived a lot of orders yesterday lar items for the Valentine’s Day. focusing on markets in two Tai- Phuket tourism road show trips. adults, while teddy bears and [Monday] and expect more While most adults enjoy roses, wan cities: the country’s capital “Phuket’s tourism sector has chocolates were increasingly popu- throughout Valentine’s day,” he youngsters tend to prefer some Taipei, and its third largest city, benefited from the success of lar among teenagers. added. sweets for their sweeties. Some Taichung. previous road shows, such as Flower shops in Phuket Town Another Phuket Town shop flower shops are expanding their Leading the entourage was those in China, Hong Kong, Ma- had displayed special flower ar- called “I am Flower” reported product lines accordingly. Phuket Governor Tri laysia, Singapore, Indonesia, rangements in shopfronts in order “very good” sales, with orders The owner of the Buppha Augaradacha, Phuket OrBorJor Dubai, Qatar and Australia. The to lure in customers seeking to buy gushing in from Phuket and off- Flower Shop in Phuket Town President Paiboon Upatising, success shows in the number of flowers for loved ones. island. said, “We began receiving an in- Phuket Tourist Association new direct flights from each of Pran Suppasri, owner of the “We arrange the flowers into creased number of orders President Somboon Jirayus these markets, and we have the “Flowers by Metha” flower bouquets at prices starting at 600 yesterday [Monday], but not as and Bangonrat Shinaprayoon, same expectations for Taiwan.” shop, said business began pick- baht. We received 50 to 60 orders much as last year. Most adults the director of the TAT regional “China Airlines now flies di- ing up at his shop the day before yesterday, and more continue to order flowers, but the teenagers office in Phuket. rectly to Phuket and tour agents the day of love. pour in today. Our customers are have been buying teddy bears Speaking about the bigger pic- [in Phuket and Taiwan] have re- “We ordered most of our red both Thai and foreigners, and about and chocolates that we have ture of the Taiwanese tourist sponded that [Taiwanese supply roses from China. We already re- 10% of orders are placed from made available as another option market, Somboon commented, of] tourists will increase,” he said. ceived 40 to 50 orders of 1,000 Bangkok,” said shop assistant for our customers,” he said. “Before, Taiwanese arrivals on – Phuket Gazette baht each. We also received 30 to Chayatrid Gurtsripeng. – Warisa Temram Kata – Karon branded green THANKS to the charitable initia- groups, as well as beach mas- tive, if not clever product place- sage groups operating along Kata ment marketing, of Kasikorn and Karon beaches. Bank (K Bank), Kata and Karon “Since most of the existing beaches will be branded ‘green’, umbrellas and tents were in de- but not necessarily in the name teriorating condition, the scenery of the environment. wasn’t beautiful and the beach K Bank, or the Thai Farmers’ wasn’t orderly. In order to make Bank, last week donated 3,000 it [the beach] beautiful and or- beach umbrellas and 50 beach derly with umbrellas all of the tents to the Karon municipality. same color, Kasikorn bank has All of the new umbrellas and made this donation to the Karon tents are green and branded with municipality to be used by op- the K Bank logo, and will replace erators from now on.” the old and damaged ones. Karon Mayor Thawee The tents and umbrellas were Tongcham accepted the dona- presented by K Bank’s Executive tions on behalf of the members, Looking for a place to stay? Vice President Vasin Vanichvoranun, and agreed to distribute them to during a donation ceremony held on beach operators. See more classified ads at February 9. “The old ones made the beach Mr Vasin said that the new less beautiful and needed to be re- www.phuketgazette.net umbrellas and tents will be uti- placed,” he said. lized by beach chair and umbrella – Warisa Temram 12 PHUKET GAZETTE TECHNOLOGY February 18 - 24, 2012 Keeping malware at bay for free CONTINUING the series answer- Some antivirus programs, ing questions I hear most often from though, are notorious for being PC users here in Phuket, I have a hard to uninstall. Norton was one very unpopular choice for antivirus of the worst, up until a couple of (AV)software. Here’s the question: years ago. If you have to uninstall “Woody, I got a copy of (one PC. There’s no reason to pay for Norton, download and use the of the major antivirus products) protection over and over again. Norton Removal Tool. Some when I bought my new PC. It Get MSE or AVG Free and break people report having problems worked fine for six months, but the pay-pay-pay habit. getting rid of McAfee completely. now it wants money. I tried in- Although it’s a relative new- If you’re using McAfee and want stalling a pirate copy, but it won’t comer to the AV game, MSE to switch to MSE, download and download updates – and as you consistently rates highly in head- run the McAfee Removal tool. know an out-of-date antivirus to-head tests. It installs easily, Step 4: No matter how you program is about as useful as an runs like the wind. It never, ever get rid of your old antivirus out-of-date bottle of milk. tries to get you to spend more product – with Windows Add/ What antivirus product(s) do money on a different version. Remove, or with a specialized you use? What do you recom- And it doesn’t cost a satang. I’ve removal tool from Norton or mend for people who aren’t converted all of my PCs to MSE McAfee – reboot your computer particularly interested in PCs, but – Windows XP, Vista and Win 7 once the uninstall is complete. know that they need to protect – and never looked back. Step 5: Run the Microsoft Se- themselves?” To get your copy, go to curity Essentials installer. It will All of the major antivirus/ microsoft.com/security_essentials ask to connect to the internet to antimalware products work very and watch the installation video. get updates. Don’t do it just yet. well. It’s getting harder and Click the Download Now button, Step 6: Reboot your computer KEEP TROJANS AWAY FROM THE GATE: The combination of genuine harder to draw a distinction and you’re on your way to using once again. Windows 7 and MSE really does work. Photo: Darcy McCarty among them. one of the best pieces of software Step 7: Hook your computer The one I like best is the one Microsoft has ever made. up to the internet. Click on the that costs the least: Microsoft If you’re already running an MSE icon down in the system Security Essentials. MSE is ab- antivirus products – even if it’s tray – next to the clock at the solutely free, and it will never, out of date, or begging for more bottom. Click the Update tab uh, bug you to upgrade or spend money – you’ll have to uninstall (see screen shot on this page), more money. If you don’t trust it before you can install MSE. then click the Update button. Microsoft to protect its own Here’s how: Step 8: On the MSE Home software, there’s always AVG Step 1: Download Microsoft tab, choose the button marked Free. I talk about AVG Free Security Essentials. “Full” and click “Scan Now”. briefly in my Windows books. Step 2: Disconnect from the Step 9: Your computer’s go- But for most people, most of the Internet. ing to slow down for a while – time – and for me, my PCs at Step 3: Uninstall your current maybe ten minutes, maybe a home, and at the Sandwich antivirus program. Uninstalling a couple of hours – while the scan Shoppes – Microsoft Security well behaved antivirus program is finishes. Once it’s done, you Essentials does it all. as simple as clicking Start, Con- may have to click to delete any Whatever you do, dump the trol Panel, Add or Remove bad stuff that MSE has found. I bloated anti-everything-ware Programs, finding the program in suggest you be merciless, and program that came with your question and double-clicking on it. delete anything that looks even vaguely suspicious. Step 10: That’s it. You don’t The best, free way to keep your PC safe is with Microsoft Security Essentials. have to do anything more, and MSE will keep itself updated and Pirate Police will appear at your browsers tied up in knots. Occa- running non-stop. door. sionally the default search engine I’ve had many people ask if Locking down Windows 7 com- gets changed, or the home page MSE will update itself, even if you puters isn’t all that difficult. You gets switched. Minor problems. turn off Automatic Updates for need a genuine copy of Windows 7 I’ve never seen a keylogger, Windows (which I recommend at (which shouldn’t cost much more rootkit or data stealing program my website, AskWoody.com). The than 2,000 baht ). You need to use on any of those PCs. The com- answer is yes: al- a “Standard” not bination of genuine Windows 7 though MSE an “Administra- and MSE really does work. uses the Win- “Microsoft Security tor” account. dows Update Essentials does it all.” You need to ap- Seth Bareiss holds computer mechanism and ply updates once sessions on every-other Wednesday programs to keep a month (details afternoon, from 1:00 to 3:00. If itself updated, your Automatic Up- and timing, which vary each you have a Windows problem that dates setting doesn’t hold any sway month, are on my website), and you needs to be solved, drop by one of over Microsoft Security Essentials. need Microsoft Security Essentials, Seth’s free afternoon sessions, or Microsoft Security Essentials which is free. If, in addition to all come to one of our free Sunday checks to make sure you’re run- of that, you don’t do anything stu- morning roundtables at Sandwich ning a “genuine” copy of Windows pid – like installing a program that Shoppe Chalong. Details in the before it’ll install. I’ve heard ru- says it’ll remove 114 infections on Events Calendar. Sponsored by the mors that some of the “not so your computer, or intentionally al- Phuket Gazette and Khun Woody’s genuine” versions of Windows lowing a program to change your Sandwich Shoppes. available in Phuket are good enough browser’s home page – you should to trick the MSE installer. Thus, if be quite safe. Live Wire is Phuket Gazette you aren’t quite sure about the I run about twenty different PCs columnist Woody Leonhard’s pedigree of your copy of Win- that way, with users that span the weekly snapshot of all things internet dows, it’d be a good idea to gamut from grizzled veteran to ab- in Phuket. Shoot him mail at download MSE and see if it will ject newbie, and I’ve never had an [email protected], follow install. If it doesn’t, the installer infection under Windows 7. him on Twitter @PhuketLiveWire, or will tell you that you don’t have Yes, some people have installed “like” his page at facebook.com/ “genuine” Windows. That’s it. No smiley icons and gotten their SandwichShoppe. February 18 - 24, 2012 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Skyscrapers and economic woe THERE’S an economic-cycle currency devaluation and theory based on the link between speculation in stock and property, the building of skyscrapers and eco- coincided with the completion of nomic strife. Guess what it’s called? the Petronas Towers in 1997. The Correct: the Skyscraper Index. 1,483-foot Petronas Towers were While many trends and theories Chicago’s 269-foot Auditorium the tallest buildings in the world, these days are based on cycles, completed in 1889, coincided with but also heralded the start of the this economical theory is based on the British banking crisis of 1890, Asian financial crash. the completion of skyscrapers. So and a world recession. 2000-2003, Dot com bubble: what is this theory and does it have 1893, US panic marked by the The construction of the 1,671-foot any credibility? collapse of railroad over-building: Taipei 101 skyscraper began in Let’s first unravel the theory The building of Chicago’s 302-foot 1999 and was completed in 2004. and then you can make up your Masonic Temple; the 348-foot The duration coincided with the own minds. Manhattan Life Building; and the recession in the early 2000s and A tall index: Barclays recently 353-foot Milwaukee City Hall, the tech bubble. published the new Skyscraper coincided with the collapse of 2007-2010, The great Index which shows there is an railroad overbuilding. It also recession: The 2010 completion unhealthy correlation between the coincided with a string of bank of the tallest building in the world, construction of the world’s next failures and a run on gold. the 2,717-foot Burj Khalifa, Dubai, tallest building and an impending Still don’t see the link? Let’s coincided with the current global financial crisis. Sounds far- look at some more recent financial crisis. fetched, and is there any evidence examples. So is this information reliable? to support this theory? All we can 1973-1975, US and world When investing you have to take do is look at the historical time that economic crisis: The 1972 into account many factors, but I Barclays is drawing this construction of One World Trade firmly believe trusting just “one” information from. Center; the 1973 completion of indicator, like the Skyscraper 1873-1878 The long Two World Trade Center; and the Index, is foolish. But there does depression: The United States 1974 construction of the Sears seem to be an undeniable trend economic recession with bank Tower in Chicago, coincided with between the completion of failures that came to be known as a period of speculation in monetary skyscrapers and economic the “Long Depression” coincided expansion from foreign lending. It misfortune around the globe. with the construction of the also coincided with the collapse Investors look at everything Equitable Life Building in 1873. At of the Bretton Woods system, a from macro indicators like BUILDING SKYSCRAPERS: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, completed in 2010. the time the building was the first rise in oil prices which caused a inflation, unemployment and GDP the next world’s tallest skyscraper underway; the economic skyscraper at a height of 142 feet. global economic crisis, and growth, to more bizarre ones like is built? Well, looking to China prosperity in those regions don’t 1890, British banking crisis speculation in stocks, property, the diaper-rash indicator and the where 53 per cent of the world look set to falter any time soon. and world recession: The 309- ships and aircraft. hemline index to measure the skyscrapers currently under foot New York World building, also 1997-1998, Asian economic health of the economy. construction are, and India where Contact Anthony Lyman at E: known as the Pulitzer building and crisis: The Asian economic crisis, Should we hold our breaths as 14 new skyscrapers are currently [email protected].

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BLACK CLOUD: A telltale sign of retina detachment. SEE NO EVIL: Floaters in vision can be triggered by age.

By Doctor Captain Wiriyaluppa THE CAUSES FLASHES THE SOLUTION WE TEND to think that if it doesn’t hurt it must be fine, but AND LIGHTNING ignoring irregular eye symptoms is a big mistake. Why? Because First we should understand the Retinal tears can be successfully there are no pain receptors in the eye, so if you’re seeing things basic anatomy of our eyes. I In most cases the process described treated with the help of laser treat- but feel no pain it doesn’t mean you’re okay. usually tell my patients to think will cause no medical problems. In ment applied to the retina to seal Today, we will talk about “floaters and flashing”. These two of their eye as a ball filled with a small amount of cases, the the tear and prevent the progres- are important warning signs which can lead to serious eye gel. In medical terms we call this contracted vitreous can generate a sion of disease. diseases. Floaters are tiny black spots, specks, flecks or cobwebs gel vitreous, which is mainly pulling effect on the retina, similar If the condition has gone too which drift aimlessly in your field of vision. Although they can be water and accounts for about 60 to the resistance of pulling wallpaper far and the retina has already annoying, ordinary eye floaters are common and usually aren’t per cent of the eye’s total mass, from a wall. detached, surgery will be required cause for concern. In contrast, flashing, which is the sensation giving it form and shape. Lining This pulling will send electrical to push the retina back into its of flickering light or “lighting” triggered by eye movement, will the inner wall of the eye, like impulses to the brain and will be original position. The retinal require medical attention. wallpaper, is the nerve tissue interpreted as flickers or light and detachment surgery is one of the membrane called the retina. cause the person to see flashes, most complicated eye procedures As we age the vitreous like lightning. When the tugging and requires a retinal sub- consistency will liquefy somewhat, force is too strong, the retina can specialist ophthalmologist to contracting and moving the form tear and blood vessels inside can perform the surgery. It is of the vitreous. It is as the vitreous start bleeding. In this extreme important to note, that not every liquefies which can cause the effect case, the person will see many patient who receives surgery after of floaters. floaters at the same time. a detached retina can regain their These changes are considered full vision. normal with age, and as much A study in the Journal of the as we would like to help; eye American Medical Association in professionals can’t help you late 2009 found that the sudden stop aging. presence of eye floaters and flashes means that one in seven people with these symptoms will have a retinal tear or detachment. About 50 per cent of people with a retinal tear will have a subsequent detachment. When should you consult a medical professional? • If you begin to see floaters in If you do not consult with your vision. your medical professional • If the number of floaters in immediately, the vitreous can your vision significantly increases pass through the retinal tear fast, immediately consult your and start ripping the retina from doctor. the inner-eye wall. If retinal • If you see flashes in your detachment happens then the field of vision. person’s vision will be seriously • If black spots obscure your impaired. field of vision. If left untreated, retinal detachment can lead to Doctor Captain Wiriyaluppa is permanent blindness in a matter an ophthalmologist and retinal of days or weeks. consultant in Phuket. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Facetime with Dr Paul Ekman

By Bruce Stanley world. He was successful in lo- and movements,” said Dr Ekman. cating the Fore tribesmen and Ekman’s work was the basis for DR PAUL Ekman has built an im- began extensive photographic re- a popular television show, Lie to pressive career around research cordings of facial expressions that Me, which had a three-year run on on the human face and the many mirror what he has determined to Fox television networks. He was subtle micro-expressions which be the seven basic human emo- named one of Time Magazine’s expose emotions. He believes that tions of anger, sadness, fear, Top 100 Most Influential People of regardless of geography or cul- surprise, disgust, contempt and 2009 and as one of the most influ- ture, mankind has facial expres- happiness. He returned to Papua ential psychologists of the 20th GRIMACE AND BEAR IT: Emotions are expressed using 43 facial muscles. sions in common that even reach New Guinea the following year to century by the American Psycho- to the world of primates. confirm his research. logical Association. Recently he presented a lecture, Ekmans research tool is called His trip to Asia was inspired by Emotional Intelligence and Educa- Facial Action Coding System his recent visit with the Dalai Lama tion: Reading Faces, Recognizing (FACS), which determines which in New Delhi. Feelings and Revealing Lies at the of the faces 43 muscles are work- “I have had several meetings with Thanyapura Sports and Leisure ing to His Holi- Club at the Phuket International express an ness the Academy where he described his emotion. Dalai Lama research into human emotions and Over the where we their expressions. past 50 have dis- Speaking exclusively to the years, his cussed the Phuket Gazette after his lecture, research on importance Dr Ekman offered further details reading the of emotions about his life and career. faces ex- in human “When I was a student in the pressions, life. Of 1950s at the University of Chicago has been course we and New York University, I focused adopted by come to my research on micro-facial ex- the Ameri- the subject pressions which confirm whether can Central from very a subject is telling the truth or not. Intelligence different The basis of my research was work Agency belief sys- done by Charles Darwin and his in- (CIA), the tems, but vestigations while he traveled Federal Bu- we do around the world making notes on reau of agree that various cultures. Darwin believed Investiga- emotions that human beings shared common tion (FBI) can be help- facial expressions,” Dr Ekman said. and the ful tools to Ekman graduated from Adelphi Transporta- assist with University in 1958 with a Phd and tion Security issues such then spent two years in the Ameri- Administra- as stimulat- can military as a clinical psychology tion (TSA), ing human officer. In 1960, he joined the fac- who uses his justice and ulty of the University of California Screening reducing San Francisco where he continued Passengers stress, said his research into human emotions by Observa- Dr Ekman until his retirement in 2004. tion He is cur- “I was satisfied with Darwins re- Techniques rently the search which was quite contrary to (SPOT) manager FORETHOUGHT: A Papua New Guinea the prevailing popular beliefs at the program. tribesman shows his emotion. of the Paul time as expressed by anthropologist “Through Ekman Margaret Mead who taught that hu- my training programs, I have been Group, a company that produces man emotions were conditioned by able to help assess the probability training devices to help his clients experience rather than biology. I de- of deceptive behavior. I dont believe develop competence at learning termined that I needed to go and test that lie detector tests are reliable. In how to read emotional expres- aboriginals where there had been no my experience, I have found that sions, and continues his research human contact to prove Darwins Secret Service agents in the United into training techniques for national theories,” he added. States are the most accurate at suc- security. In 1967, Ekman headed into the cessfully determining the credibility jungles of Papua New Guinea to of a suspects statement. This is be- To learn more about reading the find a Stone Age culture that had cause they have been trained to emotions behind facial expressions, had no contact with the outside carefully observe human emotions check out www.paulekman.com 18 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 Kata’s hot spot to chill by the sea Find out what all the cheer is about down at RE KÁ TA, the island’s latest laid-back beach restaurant.

RE KÁ TA (doesn’t that name shout out loud?) is the newest incarnation of the passed-away Oasis, next to Boathouse at Kata Beach. The base for the annual King’s Cup Regatta, it’s not hard to see how the place and Spa, up the coast in Karon, got its spiffy name. was once managed by a certain KATA CREDENTIALS: RE KÁ TA is located at the southern end of Kata Beach, just a few yards from the waterline. Essentially, RE KÁ TA is a Monsieur “Hotelier”, demon- beach club: Simply lay your 1,000 strating that fitting names in the baht down and you’ll get full hospitality industry aren’t that rare. amenities, such as a swimming And, even though you can score a pool, a potentially amusing “walk- burger at RE KÁ TA, the emphasis through” automatic shower that I’ll is firmly on healthy dishes that, lay heavy odds will be the demise having been purposely cooked of some cell-phone-toting, below 42 degrees centigrade, retain inebriated punter sooner than later their life-preserving enzymes and (the gate-like structure lies directly vitamins. on the way to the rest rooms), Our first impression of RE KÁ towels, sun deck and more. Oh, TA is of the music tumbling out of and the 1,000 buckaroos give you the German-designed sound exactly that much credit at the bar system serving the pool and bar and restaurant. Clever, or what? area (the restaurant and beach It’s a trendy, “look at me” sort terrace are more conducive to of place, designed by Fredo conversation). Here, we take in a Taffin, the same artist who few Italian and Brazilian ballads created Ku De Ta, Bali’s famous with groovy hip-hop and at one club-restaurant-beach bar. It’s point Charles Aznavour, for Chef Bryan Burger also the stomping ground of goodness’ sake. Still, it’s all set at and tables with innovative lighting, South African Executive Chef an acceptable volume level, but pastel-colored parasols and vivid Bryan Burger. Now, before the don’t count on napping through throw cushions along with that obvious jokes and puns are Happy Hour. automatic shower trap. Further wheel-chaired out it has to be The alfresco lounge section towards the beach, you’ll find a recounted that Le Meridien Resort features faux-water hyacinth sofas medium-sized restaurant fitted out in a blue-and-white theme that leads onto a beach terrace crowned by tropical almond trees daily housing the noisiest dusk- AT YOUR SERVICE: Staff at RE KÁ TA at work in the restaurant. chorus of sparrows imaginable. As you can imagine, it’s all very jolly, holiday-like and distinctive, especially when a passing waiter flips over what had appeared to be a randomly placed balloon, presses a button and magically turns it into a light. He does the same with a chair; never a dull moment here. So what of the food? RE KÁ TA’s “Living Cuisine” concept is not a unique culinary movement as organic food and restaurants have been around for quite a while, but dining beachside in chic, modern surroundings with healthily prepared ingredients certainly scores plus points. Grilled sea scallops with rum jelly DESSERT AHOY: Just one naughty treat. Photos: RE KÁ TA and Sam Wilko on a bed of diced mango works risotto with beef and mushroom concoctions. RE KÁ TA’s certainly well, as does an incredibly al dente jus is filling to the extreme. the real thing and ideal for party salmon dish. For mains, snow fish Happy juice? An adequate 14- groups who are looking for a beach in a pastry crust that provides just label list does the business with a experience without the vendor- the right amount of saltiness to spanking Languedoc com- hassle ingredient. complement the fish is almost near plementing the evening’s damn perfect; but then I’m a fish proceedings. And, being beachside, RE KÁ TA is Open from 9am to lover. For the carnivores among there is no shortage of mini- Midnight daily, T: 076-330421, E: us, seared wagyu beef on vanilla umbrella-adorned alcoholic [email protected]. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 19 QSI Tigers unveil new den

QSI Phuket director Patrick Buckley TIGER TURF: The new upper football field is made from ‘Tiger Turf’, apt considering QSI Phuket are nicknamed The Tigers. Photo: Sarah Foster-Gross By Fraser Morton

QUALITY Schools International (QSI) Phuket unveiled its new and improved sports den last week, with students rushing the field af- ter the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The US$120,000 (just over 3.7 million baht) new facilities include a multipurpose basketball court, a football field enveloped by a 100- meter running track and a new garden and waterfall. Emotions ran high at the open- ing ceremony last Friday, with large crowds turning out to hear school director Patrick Buckley give a heartfelt speech, which paid tribute to the efforts of all involved LET THE GAMES COMMENCE: Members of the advisory board help cut the ribbon. ON TRACK: Students take in an easy first lap of the track. in the major facility upgrade. Turf”, an apt name when your team uled over the Christmas holiday Brad Kenny, advisory board 800-square-meter basketball “We are celebrating our new logo, name and mascot is a roar- break, and although work has member and whose company ESP court. Mr Prieur said students facilties, and also that at QSI ing tiger. The new facilities will be been ongoing, students and oversaw project development, said decades from today will still be Phuket, we don’t give up on our used for T-ball, football, basketball, teachers have been able to see the the new facilities has given the able to enjoy the ultra-durable kids.” tennis, badminton, track and field remarkable transformation at the school and everyone concerned Swiss Flex court. He added that “Our new facilities comm- activities and the football field will school each day. with it, a huge boost. Phuket interest in synthetic sports unicate to our students and their be used for the flag raising cer- Before work began, the upper “This is a fantastic achievement courts and pitches is in high de- parents that we want to give them emony each morning before playground usually reserved for for everyone concerned.” mand, with artificial pitches the best educational opportunities, classes, a QSI Phuket tradition. primary students, was a little Among the many people direc- popping up all over the island, in- and sport is a very important as- Facility upgrades have been a more than a dusty patch of land tor Buckley thanked on the day, cluding a brand new 5,000sqm pect of our curriculum.” top priority at QSI Phuket since with a climbing frame. Today the was CJ Prieur, director of Seara soccer field in Patong. In a fitting tribute to the home director Buckley joined the school new sporting arena has ample Sports southern Thailand. side, their new football pitch is in August last year. The majority space and safety for students to Seara Sports were responsible For more information, check out made from a surface called “Tiger of construction work was sched- hone their athletic abilities. for re-fitting the new “Swiss Flex” W:qsischool.org or T:076-524243. Get training for Boathouse Wine & Grill QSI’s Fun Run YOU still have time to get in shape the event, which means the only for QSI Phuket’s next Fun Run. thing left for community members This is the 10th annual event for to do is enjoy themselves. QSI Phuket and promises to be Entry fee is 200 baht per another fun-filled day for all entrant, 100 baht per student, and involved. pre-registration is possible at QSI The event has evolved from a Phuket until Friday, March 9. community outreach project into Additionally, registration on the a fully-fledged running event, day of the event begins at 9:30am. attracting serious athletes and As part of the festivities, those hellbent on fun. there will be live music and 91.5 French and Thai cuisine at its best with Chef Jean-Noel Lumineau at the helm. ‘Best Races range from 1 to 12- Phuket FM Radio personality, of Excellence’ Wine Spectator award winning cellar. Book the captain’s table for a kilometers and all members of the DJ Dorris. Black Truffle experience paired with wines throughout February. public can join. The all-day event There will also be food and is for the whole family, with drink vendors, as well as a Reservations for 4 - 8 persons. carnival-like booths and games. silent auction with top-notch Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm (50% off). The event will be held at Bang prizes from sponsors around Restaurant is open everyday from 6.30am - 11am. Wad Dam on March 10, from the island. 9:30am to 5:00pm. The Phuket Gazette sponsors Visit our website for special events and guest chefs’ visits. The parents, students and this event. teachers of QSI Phuket will Boathouse Resort on the beach continue their tradition of For more information, check out 182, Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100 providing staff and materials for W:qsischool.org or T:076-524243. +66 (0) 76 330 015 [email protected] www.boathousephuket.com www.facebook.com/boathousephuket 20 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 Yoknapatawpha on the Hudson WILLIAM Faulkner’s novels take on Batista’s palace. Quinn joins place in Yoknapatawpha County in her in flight to the jungle, to se- Mississippi. William Kennedy’s nov- cret Santaria rites and a meeting els take place in Albany, New York. with Fidel Castro. His Albany Cycle of eight novels in- Hemingway is well drawn. Of clude two of the very best in Ameri- Beads and Two-Tone Shoes (Viking, him, Quinn writes: “Since he moved can literature: Billy Phelan’s Great- New York, 2011, 328 pp). The novel to the Finca in 1939 it had become a est Game (1978) and Ironweed opens in 1936 when eight-year-old place where the grand and the great (1983) which was made into a Daniel Quinn is awakened by among writers, generals, movie movie for which both Jack strange music in his Albany house: stars, journalists, baseball players, Nicholson and Meryl Streep re- it’s Bing Crosby and the local jazz sailors, drinkers, and women queued ceived Oscar nominations. piano player named Cody Mason. on the front steps to talk, swim, A recurring character in these The novel then jumps to 1957 party, flirt with or just shimmer in novels is the newspaperman Daniel in Havana when the reporter the waves of mythic glow that ema- Quinn, William Kennedy’s alter ego. Daniel Quinn is pushing 30 and nated from this maestro of the word, In his youth Kennedy had worked screws up the courage to approach the hunt, the deep sea, the saloon, for a newspaper in Puerto Rico with Ernest Hemingway at the Floridita the bull-ring, the wars, the self.” a young man named Hunter Th- bar. In comes Renata Suarez Unfortunately, many of the Cu- ompson and later covered the Castro Otero, young, beautiful and rich, ban characters speak in a form of revolution in Cuba. He eventually a student revolutionary against the bad Hemingway, including Fidel settled back in Albany where he Batista dictatorship. She is es- Castro. This section ends with the found fertile ground for newspaper corted by her brother in law, a return of Quinn from his Castro in- exposés about the colorfully corrupt shady newspaper publisher. He terview and the mysterious Irish-American political machine. promptly gives Quinn a job. Quinn disappearance of Renata. At 83, Kennedy had drawn a is infatuated by Renata whose boy- Now the action moves 11 years similar narrative arc for Changó’s friend is soon killed in an assault into the future, 1968, on the day after Robert Kennedy has been CUBAN CRISIS: The author strives to convey the struggle for dignity and freedom. shot. Quinn is working for an Al- bany newspaper and rather the battle lines are drawn starkly to be, brilliant invention, the poor prosaically is married to Renata. with Quinn and radical Dominican guy can’t help himself, smothering We learn that she had been saved priest Matt Daugherty on the side the song with his gift, exploding it, from a Cuban torture chamber by of righteous community activists. and Quinn’s pulse is up and canter- the rather improbable intercession They all rendezvous at a table for ing, those left-handed arpeggios, the of the voodoo Santaria god the last concert of jazz pianist Cody glissando that surprises and he Changó. Meanwhile, the streets of Mason. And here Kennedy kicks notches the speed upward . . .” Albany’s black neighborhood out the lyrical jams: The novel takes Quinn from threaten to explode into riots at the “There was a beauty in his ease, childhood to young manhood to the death of Bobby Kennedy. his sureness, no clunked notes to- cusp of middle age and all the while Much of this section is told night, and he switches keys and ups he is faithful to his better nature and through the comical misadventures the tempo, just a little, and ba-boom the strivings of the people around of Quinn’s father George who goes that left hand, the power of it, him for dignity and freedom. wanders the streets in a fog of for- he’s on a ride, six choruses and Though the cartoon colors are of- getful dementia. There is a wide counting, feel that beat, beat, beat, ten too garish, the narrative plunges cast of noble black characters who that goddamn beat, this is stride on on towards resolution, much as THE FLORIDITA: A statue of Hemingway is at the bar. Photo: Tony Hisgett are fighting a corrupt City Hall and high, stride the way it’s supposed Cody Mason’s last song. Meryl Streep is The Iron Lady Lead Actors: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant, Alice da Cunha Director: Phyllida Lloyd Genre: Biography/Drama however, seems to progressively PhuketRelease: February 9 get worse as we watch Streep re- peating the same motions, EVEN before the nominations gestures, and facial expressions. were announced, Meryl Streep The story concerns power and was a favorite to win Best Actress the price that is paid for it, yet de- at the Oscars on February 26. spite a surprising and insightful The film The Iron Lady tells the portrait of an extraordinary and story of Margaret Thatcher, a complex woman it can be unin- tures, including the aide who is al- woman who smashed through teresting at times and is disjointed, ways asleep from too much drink barriers of gender and class to be in the extreme. The flashback - a running gag that gets annoying. heard in a male-dominated world scenes are a bit muddled and can Approximately two thirds of the and who became the Prime Min- be confusing and the movie felt a film is spent on the post 2003 era ister of the UK. Meryl Streep’s little too safe, trying as it does not (post Dennis Thatcher’s death) portrayal has no soft edges and to be controversial. Margaret with Thatcher wandering around Streep is astonishing as Margaret Thatcher herself was such a de- her flat, talking with her daughter Thatcher, but director Phyllida cisive person, that whichever side and hallucinating about Dennis as Lloyd (who also directed Meryl in the film picked, it would be criti- she succumbs to dementia. Mamma Mia) seems uncertain cized so the film ultimately Yet, the poetic humanity and the about what she wants to say about achieves its goal. revelations of a strong woman is the woman. Yet this “Margaret Thatcher” is worth watching. The first half an hour works a two dimensional character and Overall the movie was really well. Streep is perfect as the action scenes in the latter half well done, but just shy of great- Thatcher, and while the plot seems are largely irrelevant to the plot The ness and Meryl Streep’s a little clichéd, it at least enter- supporting cast is good, but other performance truly elevates the tains. The following hour, characters are practically carica- film into a great biopic. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Karudee Chotithamaporn

KARUDEE Chotithamaporn’s job was to instruct local guides love affair with the history of the in the proper use of English terms Nyonya Baba culture started at concerning such esoteric a an early age. In a boarding school subject as Taoism, practised in Penang, lonely and homesick, widely on Phuket. She also she found solace and security lectured at the Rajabhat University reading about her Chinese roots and Prince of Songkhla University and her ancestors’ migration to on Nyonya history. this part of the world during the Mandarin, Karudee and her six Having taken steps back from 17th century. other siblings were sent to various charity work and teachings, Widely regarded as expert on boarding schools in Malaysia and Karudee is now busy helping the culture of this sub-group, the Singapore where, under the British her partner Visit Eiemvirotrit vivacious Karudee explains that rule, English was taught. with his hotel business in the culture of Nyonya Baba, which The nomadic upbringing was Patong, but she never strays far originated from the port town of anything but easy as Karudee from her love of Nyonya Baba. Malacca in Malaysia, is a melting recalls: “I would cry my eyes out She wants to preserve what she pot of many influences. when the time came to go back to calls the core characteristics of Nyonya Baba refers to the school, but my father wouldn’t the Nyonya Baba culture: Chinese migrants and their budge. I hated it, but now I am architecture, costume, food, children, who settled down along indebted to my father and his vision and the history of its people’s the east coast towns of the Malay for making me who I am today.” maritime journey. Peninsular – Medan, Singapore, With that she means her excellent Her quest in this onerous task Malacca, Penang and Trang in language skills – English, Mandarin, often has her scouring for southern Thailand. Though deeply Hokkien, Bahasa Malayu and Thai original Nyonya laceworks in proud of their Chinese roots, the – and her love of history. Indonesia for Thai embroiderers Nyonya Baba nevertheless Karudee graduated with a to emulate. Her own goldsmith adopted the cultures of the foreign degree in psychology from the at the family gold shop is coaxed traders and rulers of the region, University of Alberta. At 21, she into producing intricate jewellery namely the Dutch, Portuguese, came back to Phuket to help with based on ancient designs, at British and the Malays. the family’s mining and gold times against his protest. About Thai Gallery Karudee is part of this culture. trading business. So great is her mission zeal that Born to a Chinese Malaysian Karudee’s expertise in Nyonya she is willing to use her own The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of father and an Indonesian mother, Baba culture became known demolished gold shop to their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, of- her family, originally from Penang, during the late 2000s, when she demonstrate to the public the precise ten, for having made those contributions through successful social settled down in Phuket to manage played a key role in the revival of ways to renovate a Sino-Portuguese and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some for- and later own a mining business. tourism after the tsunami home. There will be a website, she eign language skills and an interest in interacting with different cul- Upon her father’s insistence devastation of 2004. As a says, charting the progress of the tures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of that to get ahead in life all his spokesperson for the Phuket renovation and she will hand out expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. children must speak English and Tourism Association, part of her architectural plans free of charge. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 23

is presented by Phuket Airpark, the Phuket Flying Club and Bird- man Wingsuits, and supported by Up Close & Personal Aero Pro, the Phuket Gazette and PGTV. As with all aerial events, WorkshopWorkshop this one is subject to weather and final clearance by aviation au- February 17 and 24. Special In- withwith thorities. Contact Pat James, dian Feast Promotion Phuket Airpark at 085-2580006, Royal Phuket Marina is pleased to ChrisChris Thomas-KingThomas-King pat@ aeropromgr.com or visit introduce you to our new Special phuket flying.com. Friday Indian Feast. We are de- lighted to offer a 25 per cent dis- February 29. Skippers Pub Quiz count on the Indian Buffet and 10 Chris Thomas-King has sold more records and appeared in Nights at Royal Phuket Marina per cent off the listed menu on Fri- more successful movies than any other blues artist this Join our Wednesday Quiz Nights day nights. This authentic home- century. There is a reason for it! 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WINDS OF CHANGE: Summer Wind Club & Restaurant held its grand opening at Patong Promenade. (From left) Titi Phatanachinda - GM of Patong Promenade, Petchtumrong Longthong, Krisana “Kristi” Matzenberger - Manager of Advertising and TV Promotions at PGTV, Pannaporn Guinault - MD of The Guide Phuket and Summer Wind Club & Restaurant owner Dechpaiboon Pahupunto.

THE INN CROWD: The Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach recently hosted the South East Asia Director of Sales and Marketing of InterContinental Hotels Group meeting.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Catch Beach Club threw a Pink Party for Valentine’s Day.

LOVE ALL: A “Sweet Mixed Doubles” tennis tournament was held at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club for Valentine’s Day. Q-TIES: Auto Express Phuket imported and sold Asia’s first Audi Q3 last week. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Boathouse celebrates 23 years at Kata Beach A FINE evening of classical mu- teach piano and opera at Mahidol sic, opera and exquisite cuisine University, to bring their talented was presented by Boathouse Re- students to perform for invited sort on the Beach to mark their guests. 23rd anniversary. After completing extensive up- Narong Pattamasaevi, owner of grades to Kata Beach’s finest Boathouse, and Marie-Laure resort, Boathouse Resort on the Fluery , Boathouse GM, invited Beach plans to continue its presen- Dr Nopanand Chanorathaikul, tation of fine cultural events for Guests Lori Ashton, Ian Coulson and Ms Nancy Tsui Ping, who guests and the Phuket community. and Kathy Manthei Coulson.

MUSICALLY MINDED: (From left to right) Rasikamon Siyapong – Accompanist, Nattida Gumchai – Soprano, Miss Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei – Soprano Coach, Nopanand Chanorathaikul – Pianist Coach, Lalit Worathepnitinan – Soprano, TALENTED TRIO: (From left to right) Lalit Worathepnitinan – Soprano, Dolpiti Kongviwatanakul – Pianist and Marie–Laure Fluery – General Manager of Boathouse Resort on the beach. Rasikamon Siyapong – Accompanist and Nattida Gumchai – Soprano. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012

Across 1. “Forbidden” fruit 6. Celestial body 10. Wharf 14. Capital of South Korea 15. Zhivago’s love A Gazette staff member completed this 16. Architectural pier 17. Curt maze in 30 seconds. Can you beat their 18. Toward the mouth time? Make your way out of the maze. 19. June 6, 1944 20. New York city 21. By airplane 23. Sephia maker 25. Altar in the sky 26. Tabula ___ 29. Internet writing system 32. Male deer 37. Euro forerunner 38. Belonging to us 39. Ski lodge 40. Describe fully 43. Goes with the flow 44. “The Time Machine” race 45. Male sheep 46. Fiddlesticks! 47. Held on to 48. Enlivens, with “up” 49. Son of, in Arabic names 36. Paces 51. Bambi’s aunt B A 38. Outsmart 53. Doubt 39. Benjamin 58. Delight 41. No. cruncher 62. Pipe 42. Climber’s challenge 63. Switch ending 47. Gnarled 64. Actor Hawke 48. Haggle 65. Actor Tamiroff 50. Baked dough 66. ___ breve 52. ___ lift? 67. Distributed cards 53. Ellington, e.g. 68. Basic monetary unit of Ghana 10. Muslim judge 54. Footnote abbr. 69. Colored 11. Go back, in a way 55. Big rig 70. Bears the ictus 12. ___ all-time high 13. Hurrah! 56. Boot bottom 57. Tailless amphibian Down 22. Queen of Ahasuerus 59. Cries of discovery 1. About 24. Grads 60. Anklebones 2. Rind 26. Summarize 61. Tolkien tree creatures 3. Go (over) carefully 27. Litmus reddeners 62. Tic ___ Dough 4. Capital of Zambia 28. Twilled fabric of silk 5. Nicholas Gage book 30. Hesitant sounds 6. Swill 31. First name in cosmetics Provided by BestCrosswords.com ___ Provided by Puzzlemaker.com 7. Skater Lipinski 33. Mai Used with permission. Used with permission 8. Turkey’s highest peak 34. Having wings 9. “M*A*S*H*” name 35. Costume Puzzle solutions on page 37

AQUARIUS (January 21-February open, nothing will change. Where VIRGO (August 23-September 23): nor details and ready to enjoy 19): Opportunities a possible romantic relationship is Money is forecast to whatever the social scene has to could be missed in the concerned, a plan is likely to back- slip through your fin- offer. In the world of work, your heat of the moment this fire this week Arians should be gers too easily this networking skills should encour- week. Aquarians who aren’t on the careful who they trust with inti- week. Virgoans are advised to set age new contacts to be made dur- ball are likely to miss out to oth- mate secrets. Those already com- a tight budget, particularly those ing the second half of February. ers with keener attitudes. The stars mitted appreciate a partner’s spon- with a partner or family member suggest that you need to focus taneous gesture this weekend. prone to over-spending. Your luck SAGITTARIUS (November 23- more strongly this is not an aus- with finances picks up at the end December 21): Negative picious time for multitasking. The TAURUS (April 21-May 21): CANCER (June 22-July 23): Fam- of February, but caution should be feelings that have been stars advise keeping negative Taureans who turned ily affairs absorb much a keyword until then. Love is in bubbling under the sur- thoughts to yourself as speaking over a new leaf at the of Cancerians•f atten- the air this weekend if you are face could emerge this week. Some your mind at an inappropriate start of the year could tion this week. The single and seeking, expect a prom- Sagittarians will have to contend moment is highlighted to land you be compromised when a water stars indicate that a problem involv- ising response from a water sign. with jealousy in the world of work, in hot water. sign acquaintance tries to persuade ing children requires careful han- and others learn that a friend has a you to step out of line. The stars dling – a quick fix solution will not LIBRA (September 24-October 23): hidden agenda. Romance should be PISCES (February 20-March 20): suggest that remaining true to work in the long run. In the world Your load is due to played by ear as what you see might The stars shine on your your goals will require a strong of work, success during the sec- lighten this week. not be what you should believe. A attempts to make a last- will this week. In the realm of ro- ond half of February is indicated There are signs that financial situation that has been ing impression in the mance, there are signs that mixed to boost your confidence. Your luck Librans with too much on their occupying your thoughts for too world of work. An air sign col- signals from a fire sign indicate in love is affected by cloudy astral plates will soon have more free- long should be sorted out by the league could hold the key to help- that history is repeating itself. Best conditions an earth sign takes dis- dom. If this relates to work, you end of February. ing you make progress, but deci- days for financial matters are tance when you least expect it. might want to think twice before sions will need to be taken quickly. Tuesday and Wednesday. accepting more responsibility in CAPRICORN (December 22- Those with a birthday in the week LEO (July 24-August 22): Where the immediate future. The stars in- January 20): A clash of ahead will be more inclined to take GEMINI (May 22-June 21): A work or business is dicate that an offer made in the cultures could arise at chances in the coming year. In the change of routine could concerned, an earth second half of February could re- work this week. Those realm of romance, a more confi- be all that Geminis need sign is forecast to beat quire more commitment than is who have been finding it hard to dent approach to a relationship to see life from a differ- about the bush early next week. indicated. Auspicious days for fi- communicate with a particular per- with another water sign is needed. ent angle. The feeling that you are Leos who feel their patience is nancial dealings are Wednesday son are advised to seek advice stuck in a rut can be forgotten by running out should set definite ul- and Thursday. from someone with more experi- ARIES (March 21-April 20): approaching life in a more carefree timatums. On the other hand, your ence. Where romance is con- Having to be strong for way. The stars advise leaving work faith in another fire sign is restored SCORPIO (October 24-November cerned, the stars predict that it will others is highlighted to worries behind and joining a water when you see that they are ready 22): A more harmonious be time to admit that your heart’s drain Arians’ energy this sign friend in search of some fun to compromise. This weekend is week lies in store for not in the romantic relationship an- week. The stars suggest that you this weekend. Your luck with a sparkling time for romance. Scorpios. The astral at- other earth sign would like to should encourage people to help money increases during the sec- Contact from an old flame comes mosphere should encourage you have. Lucky days for money are themselves; if your door is always ond half of February. at exactly the right moment. to be less preoccupied with mi- Sunday and Monday. 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A stress-free

island lifestyle SIMPLY STUNNING: The resort community comprises simple grass roof cottages connected by golf cart paths. By Steven Layne stressful lives with more stress.” southern cape with direct beach ac- systems, installed by Phuket based, “Laboratory testing has proven Born from 40 years resort ex- cess. Just behind the beach there MonoSun Technology. what the locals already told us; this NESTLED along a virgin island perience, Eugene explains that the is a 120sqm swimming pool, and Compensating energy sup- is some of the cleanest water you cape is the Jindarin Beach Club goal of Jindarin is to offer a lifestyle the recently opened beach bar and plies, the resort’s power grid is will every drink,” Eugene said. & Resort, a minimalistic and au- in which less is more, and to not restaurant. reinforced by two centrally lo- While many paradise retreats re- thentically eco-friendly tropical overwhelm existing natural beauty On the southeast side of the cape cated diesel generators, while quire an arm and a leg to access, retreat on Coconut Island off with artificial stress stimulants is the second phase community, much of the resorts facilities, in- another prime feature of Jindarin Phuket’s east coast. from back home. Jindarin Summit. With 12 slightly el- cluding its spa and pier facilities is its secluded, yet prime location. With the rare offering of stress- “We want to encourage our evated ocean view lots, a key feature are fed by a 1.6 kilowatt solar and A 24-hour boat taxi service links filtered island bliss at highly guests and buyers to adopt a sim- is its own private pier providing deep wind turbine system. the resort to Phuket’s shopping ven- competitive prices, the new devel- pler lifestyle, recognizing they can do water access. The Ancient Spa, with “When the government installs ues, Phuket Town, banks, schools, opment is attracting moderate with less ‘stuff’ and more nature.” its five treatment bungalows, are electricity on the island, we plan movie theaters and restaurants, all income weekenders and high pro- Surrounded by the ocean, land- nestled on the hillside above the pier. to convert the generators to op- within 20 to 30 minutes. file investors alike. scaped gardens and a simple Opened six months ago, the erate on a mix of diesel and And with prices equal to what Speaking with the Phuket Ga- farming and fishing community, third and final phase, Jindarin Gar- cooking oils so that we can re- shoe-box-sized condos in Phuket zette, project owner Eugene McCain the resort community comprises dens is 75 meters inland from cycle our kitchen wastes. All are going for, it’s no surprise that revealed Jindarin’s central concept: simple grass roof cottages con- Jindarin Beach and features an rubbish from Jindarin Beach all 12 Beach lots have already “Many people who come to nected by golf cart paths. 800sqm lotus pond and tropical Club & Resort will be sorted and sold-out. At the time of going to Phuket or Hawaii envision a sim- Set to be in full operation by the landscaping, while future plans are recycled,” Eugene noted. press, four Summit lots, and pler lifestyle as an alternative to summer, the three-phase develop- in the works for a meditation hall Lying at the foot of the island’s about half of the Garden lots were their more frenetic lives in urban ment features 40 lots, each and huts. largest hill, the property benefits still on the market, starting as low centers. But when they frequently spanning on average a quarter of a As for the development’s eco- from a natural underground wa- as 1.5 million baht. visit or move to these islands of rai, or about 400 square meters. friendly attributes, all the Beach ter way, where ample, natural and tropical paradise, they find them- The first phase, Jindarin Beach, Cottages being built are supplemented fresh water is made available For more information please visit selves replacing their former is on the west side of the island’s with solar panels and solar hot water through three wells, year round. www.jindarin.com. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY February 18 - 24, 2012 Asia’s big two markets mature ticated model of brokerage agen- cies, which then sprouted wings and multiplied. Next were investment buyers who supplanted the early end us- TALK about “dream island desti- ers. The calendar which many nations” in Asia and without a doubt thought of as human years turned Phuket and Bali rule the numbers out to be compacted into a shorter game in terms of popularity. term growth cycle closer to dog If talk turns to resort real estate years (especially the bigger both are heavyweight contenders breeds who are likely to bite the in the title fight. Round after round, bullet after nine or ten years). punches or Infrastructure blows only end for real estate also with the ringing moved up and of a bell. Practi- onwards – legal cally speaking, and tax advisors, when it comes to designers, interior the life cycle of fit out specialists, property, Phuket landscapers, and arguably has a host of others moved through arrived. Then the business mile- glossy publica- stones faster than tions, mass its counterpart. movement road In what is of- shows and inter- ten referred to as national profiles the “Golden Age” took the message starting at Y2K (or far and near. in much simpler Later, sec- terms the 2000’s) ondary sales up to the sub (re-sales) went, FUTURISTIC: The new Bali airport is going ahead. But what happens if there is a slowdown in tourist arrivals? prime dilemma, with an incred- the market went Thai mask. Photo: Vee Satayamas ible growth due to the bombs in 2002 and pelled domestic investors to lead the hospitality sector. from a developing one to a monster stint, from infancy to now domi- 2005, came to the party later. pack, with a thriving economy fu- As Bali will eventually see a on steroids. nate broad resort grade While the island always had a large eling market capital and debt slowdown in tourist arrivals (the Trends in the past are often the transactions. Short-and-long- villa market – what was missing markets. same as Phuket will), and guaran- key to understanding the future so term rentals, vacation lets, were the estates, master planned While the island has its share of teed returns diminish, hotel demand we have our work cut out for us. fractionals, condo and villa re- communities and multi-million dol- mixed-use hotel and residential will retract and unit owners will see From the early days, supply and sorts - the hybrid products now lar ultra villas trading hands. projects, in macro terms it remains fewer returns. This will inevitably demand were incredibly favorable took the industry to one that was Strangely enough when the glo- in single digits when compared to trigger units being placed into a as buyers flocked to our shores coming of age, mature and mim- bal financial crisis was in full the entire total accommodation sup- newly found secondary market, but faster than developers could icking a traditional western model meltdown mode, Bali was just ply. For the most part, in domestic investors who have le- launch projects. First came direct of diversity and depth. cranking up the volume signaling developments veraged their sales, moving into a more sophis- Bali on the other hand, perhaps that a party was going to be held - where guaran- condos with the a real estate rave up. Indonesia’s teed returns are bank could be economic growth remains one of offered, there re- forced to price the success stories over the past mains a core these down be- few years and one key sector – hotel component low current hospitality-led residential or condo and a secondary existing values. hotels – have become a defining property offering. An emerging characteristic of the market. Risk remains secondary mar- At that time, Phuket flattened mitigated. ket will no doubt like a pancake once foreign de- On the flip see primary or mand went into hibernation mode, side of the coin, new sales dis- but down south domestic buyers Bali has not only placed and flatten have flooded the shop of dreams embraced mixed the pancake. Po- over the past five years. use projects but a tentially the wild Bali has inched the industry for- substantial num- card difference wards in the curve, just like Phuket ber of developers between Phuket had done, but that’s where things sell out the entire and Bali is that the start to get interesting. Will a part- inventory of latter has a larger ing of the ways be coming soon? units, contracting proportion of do- Phuket has seen an explosion of them to a hotel mestic mid-scale hotels for longer than I management Balinese mask. Photo: Rex Boggs investment buy- can recall and is now hitting a seri- company, offering a limited period ers which could create a wide scale ous tipping point of potential of guaranteed returns which later decline on values. oversupply. A strong wind has pro- revert to a revenue or profit split The darker side is that with with unit owners. thousands of these units operat- The buying pool is made up pri- ing as hotels, unlike single asset marily of Indonesians from Jakarta, owners who have to take a long Surabaya and other key cities across term pricing approach, individu- the archipelago. Over the past year, als will force managers to offer as we have done an increasing room rates at any price thus hit- amount of work there, I often ask ting the broader hotel market. the question – how deep is the mar- Everyone loses. Everyone. ket and how long can this last? While this is not a doomsday Returning from a week there prediction, warning signs remain speaking to agents and develop- for Southeast Asia’s largest ers, most anticipate a general economy and certainly there are slowdown over the next six to 12 lessons to be learned for Phuket. months. From our analysis, the long-term effects of this invest- Bill Barnett is Managing Director of ment-driven product cycle could C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted have a wide-ranging impact on the through W: c9hotelworks.com February 18 - 24, 2012 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Mövenpick celebrates major global growth IT WAS recently announced that model that is stress resistant to constant Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts plan 11 new change. This has been the foundation of hotel projects across nine countries bring- our success in recent years and the phi- ing the company’s total number of operat- losophy that has helped us achieve the ing and planned hotels worldwide to 100. milestone of 100 hotel projects in a sus- The new hotels are in France, Egypt, Tuni- tainable way,” Peres said. sia, Morocco, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, The new hotels in the region are: The 26-villa boutique-style Samoeng resort will be opened in late 2012 by Mövenpick in Chiang Mai. Bangladesh and Thailand. A new 350-room hotel in Chifeng, Inner The upscale company of Swiss heritage Mongolia, China, designed by Hirsch/Bedner now has 69 hotels in operation and 31 in de- & Associates will be opened by the upscale Budget hotel brand takes on Asia velopment of which nine will open this year. Swiss hospitality company in 2015. “We have always believed in growth, but On Hainan Island, South China, the 380- THE192-room Tune Hotel Pattaya starts the network as the year goes on,” Mr at a sustainable pace. In every region from room Mövenpick Resort & Spa, Phoenix receiving its firsts guests on February 17. Hansing said. Europe and Africa to the Middle East and Island, Sanya, will be launched in 2013. Group Chief Executive officer of Tune “Red Planet is opening Tune Hotels in Asia we have carefully consolidated our de- The 270-room Mövenpick Resort & Hotels, Mark Lankester said: “The open- Angeles, Cebu and Makati in the Philip- velopments to maintain a balanced portfolio Spa, Jimbaran, 200 metres from one of ing of Tune Hotel Pattaya marks a crucial pines in the coming weeks before we distribution that ensures decision-making is Bali’s most popular beaches will be the point of Tune Hotels’ expansion in Thai- open more hotels in Indonesia and Thai- effective, resources are efficiently utilized Swiss company’s first hotel in Indonesia land. It verifies our strong commitment land (including Phuket) later in the year. and development is sustainable,” said Jean when it opens in 2014. towards Thailand and its tourism indus- The Tune brand is spreading in key cities Gabriel Pérès, president and chief operating In Malaysia, the company’s new 250- try. This follows the successful opening across these countries where we will be officer of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. room resort will be based on Pantai Pandak of Tune Hotel Hat Yai, and with more Tune presenting more rates offering superb “A hundred hotels worldwide is a major Beach on the South China Sea coast and Hotels coming up in Thailand we are proud value to out loyal customers.” achievement for our company, and I am will be launched in 2015. to be playing an even bigger role.” delighted. Such a landmark is a credit to The company’s entry into Bangladesh will The Tune Hotel Pattaya is owned and the hard work of everyone at Mövenpick be heralded by the opening of a 280-room developed by the visionary Bangkok- Hotels & Resorts,” he said. resort on the sandy sea front of Cox’s Bazar, based investment company Red Planet “In a challenging economic environment the longest beach in the world at 124 km. Hotels and Chief Executive Officer, Tim it is vital to have a reliable business model Towards the end of this year, the com- Hansing, said the great rate on offer for that is stress resistant to constant change,” pany will open a 26-villa boutique-style the opening won’t last long as they will said Pérès. resort, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, be snapped up by keen travelers. “This has been the foundation of our suc- in Samoeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand. “Pattaya will be one of the busiest ho- cess in recent years and the philosophy that Meanwhile, here in Phuket, Jones Lang tels in the network, so we don’t expect has helped us achieve the milestone of 100 LaSalle Hotels are brokering the sale of the these great rates to be available for long hotel projects in a sustainable way,” he added. 362 key Mövenpick Resort and Spa on Karon but there will be more chances for trav- “In a challenging economic environ- Beach according to Thephuketinsider.com. elers who love the brand to take FINE TUNED: The budget hotel chain will open ment it is vital to have a reliable business – Phuket Gazette advantage more great value rates across in Phuket soon. 30 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY February 18 - 24, 2012 NorthNorth andand SouthSouth TheThe biodiversitybiodiversity ofof ThailandThailand

FROM MOUNTAINS HIGH TO BEACHES LOW: Thailand’s topography allows for diverse microclimates such as woodlands in the north (left) to beaches in the south (right). Photos: Takeaway and Pewee

THAILAND is a large and varied Sometimes, I wish that there country, especially in terms of its was more experimentation with length from north to south (1600 plant varieties in the south. kilometers), and its coastline of Alright, there is one near in- 2,600 kilometers. Because of the surmountable issue with any resulting range of micro-climates, plants that need a cold season, or it is able to produce an unending at least a cool period, something range of flowers, trees and fruit. that the montane regions of the Put another way, Thailand’s north are able to provide. I, my- biodiversity is immense, the country self, admit to failing with is still the trustee of an extraordinar- brugmansias and bird of paradise ily rich natural landscape. On a small flowers, both of which thrive in island such as the higher and Phuket, there cooler regions is both coastal of the north. But wetlands and there seems to tropical forest. be a reluctance And while the wetlands, often the site to experiment with plants. of mangrove swamps, are being In the case of fruit trees, a prime eroded, and the forest, which is a reason for this is the high cost of mixture here of rainforest and de- arable land. It is, sadly, far more ciduous woodland, has been profitable to erect an apartment block degraded by plantations and logging, than grow orchards of langsart. these habitats still exist. However, some species could be In the north, there are highlands commercially viable. Take the avo- clad in elevated woodlands, where cado. It grows extremely well in trees such as teak and rosewood, Phuket. I have two in my garden and pine and oak can flourish. Again, I know of one expat here who loves most have fallen victim to the com- the fruit so much he has more than mercially wielded chainsaw, but 30 in his patch. Another friend has the Kingdom is still home to more one mature tree that crops regularly than 10,000 species of plants, in- twice a year. Yet visit the average cluding over 100 types of wild supermarket and you will pay the orchid. Riches indeed. earth for imported huss avocadoes. While much of this floral cornu- In the case of many fruit, they copia is nation-wide, some plants are tend to be cultivated in specific ar- limited in their distribution and are eas. For example, the langsart associated with different regions of (lansium) is grown extensively in the country. For example, the north- Uttaradit province Or, they are sim- ern highland provinces can grow ply too big for the average garden. cold-climate shrubs such as oolong Mangoes, sataws, mangosteens, tea, and other fruits such as plums jack fruit or tamarinds are all liable and strawberries. Doi Chang has been to get out of hand. known for its Arabica coffee for But guavas, pomeloes, rose decades, in fact, ever since the Doi apples, rambutans and Thai lemons Wawee Highland Research Center (what we call limes), not to mention was established on nearly 3,000 rai papaya and bananas, can all be grown of land in 1985. I wonder how many in your garden. people are aware that Thailand is a It can be done and to the conse- producer of both major beverages quent benefit not only of people, but of the world tea and coffee. of birds, bees and butterflies too. February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 31 32 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012

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LAND AT RAWAI FULLY FURNISHED SUPERB FOR SALE KAMALA HOUSE SEAVIEW LAND BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SALE CONTEMPORARY 640sqm, 5 mins to Nai Harn FOR SALE IN AO MAKHAM SEAVIEW LAND 8M VILLA Beach. Chanote title. Price: 3.3 million baht. Tel: 081-770 9309.

KAMALA HOTEL ROOM 20 years left on lease. No kitchen. 2 pools, jacuzzi. Monthly fees 2,700 baht . Chao Fah Garden Home 3 Price 900,000 baht. Tel: 084- Near Phuket FantaSea. 180º views across Phang in Koh Kaew near BIS, 10 716 0502. Price: 3.2 million baht. Ne- Nga Bay. 2 rai, reduced to 8 mins to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 5 bedrooms. Between Boat gotiable. Tel: 081-719 1041. million baht. For further de- baths, 2 aircons. Nice living Lagoon & BIS. 120sqm Email: teddykong0222@ tails on this once in a life- & kitchen room, car park, swimming pool, fully fur- BOAT LAGOON hotmail.com time opportunity. Tel: 076- fully furnished. Ready to nished. 26 million baht. Tel: POOL VILLA 279280, 087-381 1485 (En- Modern 4-bedroom, 4-bath- move in. 2.85 million baht 082-276 4314, 082-276 glish & Thai), 12-303 0790 room villa with 8x4 meter PHUKET ALLAMANDA near Boat Lagoon. Tel: 081- 4318. Email: caronitk@ (English). Fax: 076-279282. pool. For sale freehold with RESIDENCES 541 2025. Email: c.junlarat hotmail.fr See our website Email: jaekayjosh@gmail. Chanote title, or leasehold. 1 deluxe condo unit (duplex @gmail.com www.phuketfinder.com house), fully furnished, set com Please see website: Newly-built, 316sqm internal www.phillips-property.com/ area. In beautiful marina within the unique Phuket La- KAMALA HOTEL ROOM guna complex with balcony phuketproperty/869/land- 24 RAI CHEAP complex, just 5 minutes for-sale-cape-yamu-phuket- 20 years left on lease. No CHALONG drive to British International right over the lagoon. 3 bed- kitchen. 2 pools, jacuzzi. Monthly thailand/ 24 rai close to Phuket Zoo. 3.8 School. Contact owners to rooms, roof terrace with sala, fees 2,700 baht . Price 900,000 For sale. Chanote title, easy million baht per rai. Direct from view: Tel: 081-270 1970 etc. For sale or long-term baht. Tel: 084-716 0502. access in and out with con- owner , with chanote title. Email: (Josh) and 081-270 2070 lease. Tel: 081-737 0365. BANG TAO POOL VILLA crete road. Price: 12 million [email protected] (Michi). Email: joshburack@ Email: [email protected] 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully FOREIGN COMPANY hotmail.com For further de- baht per rai. No agents! Tel: furnished. Nice area, auto gate, WITH LAND 087-270 9093. 380sqm of land, 650sqm large BEACHFRONT HOUSE tails, photos and price, 5 RAI LAND FOR SALE Thai company with magnificent please see our website: Near Phuket Airport. Tel: 089- living room, storage, sat TV, sea views land plot. Foreign Di- 2BED 8.5 MB ADSL. Tel: 084-851 6121. 155sqm. New ready to move in. www.thevillaphuket.com 724 4703. Email: maria@ rector. 180º views across Phang whiter.sg KAMALA PENTHOUSE Nga Bay. 2 rai, reduced to 8 mil- Private & common pool. Fur- nished. Tel: 087-897 0501 (En- BARGAIN BANG TAO HOUSE lion baht. Tel: 076-279280, 087- PATONG SEAVIEW Kamala Penthouse bargain FOR SALE 381 1485, 123-030790. Email: glish), 089-588 1919 (English & HOUSE IN PATONG Thai). Email: [email protected] TOWNHOUSE sale. Beautiful, quiet hillside 2 bedrooms, fully furnished. [email protected] 4-storey townhouse, approx surroundings. 208sqm with Urgent sale, only 3 million baht. 270sqm, opposite The Unity in wooden deck and plunge Tel: 084-851 6121. northern Patong. Top quality, pool. 2 beds, 2 baths, large KATA BEACH living room with high ceiling. 5 STAR CONDO easy walking distance to beach. Chanote "freehold." Fully furnished. Must see to THIDA HOUSE Private resale (leasehold) lo- 6.3MB negotiable. Tel: 081- appreciate. At special bar- SALE 27 MILLION cated in five-star resort. 960940 (English). For further gain price as owner leaving. One bedroom corner apart- details, please see our website Just 9.3 million baht. Call ment with living room, built- at http://khunwoody.com/ today for more details. Tel: in kitchen and balcony with patong-townhouse-for-sale.htm 02-501 6241, 089-137 5325 outstanding and impreg- (English). Email: mbdett nable view overlooking the KATA OCEAN VIEW [email protected] famous Kata Beach. Fully 5.5MB furnished, including HDTV, Newly built 40sqwah, near Luxury, 90sqm, ocean view con- etc. Ready to move in. Sea Pearl project, Patong. dominium with furniture. Tel: +1- NICE CONDO BYPASS Fixed price is 200,000 2 stories, 3 beds, 2 bath- 408-627 5793, 090-484 1571. Opposite Big C, 55sqm, 1 bed- Thai-style modern town- Euro. If interested, please rooms, fully furnished, 2 Email: [email protected] room, fully furnished. Price: 3.8 house with land. Size: call 089-825 3420 (English) aircons, kitchen with hood, Website: www.oceanviewkata. million baht. Tel: 081-614 10.50m x 10.85m. 2 bed- or email to: b.rusconi@ refrigerator, dining room, liv- shutterfly.com 5372. Email: surasaksakul@ rooms, 2 bathrooms with liv- bluewin.ch For further de- ing room, hot water, cable hotmail.com ing room, dining room, tails, see website at http:// TV and internet. 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Properties LUXURY POOL VILLA KATA SEAVIEW 2-BEDROOM For Rent FOR RENT WESTERN APART TWIN HOUSE A new 3-bedroom pool villa available for rent, long or short term, fully or partly furnished. HOUSE FOR RENT 5 minutes from Layan Beach, NAI HARN just outside Laguna. Tel: 081- 891 1826 (English), 081-891 KATHU NEAR 2926 (English & Thai). Fax: LOCHPALM SINGLE HOUSE 076-238940. Email: kevinq@ Big apartment, 180sqm, unfur- FOR RENT loxinfo.co.th For further de- nished, car port, terrace, internet, tails, please see our website 1 bedroom, great sea cable TV, swimming pool. at www.baanboosakorn.com view, penthouse, 100sqm, 20,000 baht/month. Tel: 089-875 with huge terrace. 2 bed- 2856 (Deutsch), 081-891 6632 rooms, 2 baths, ground (Thai). VACATION RENT floor 115sqm with 60sqm Near beach. 2 storey Thai KATA, NAI HARN covered terrace. Sat TV, KATHU 1-BEDROOM style house with 12x6m 1, 2, 3-bed apts, villas and pool Internet, fully furnished, fit- CONDO penthouses. 5 mins walk to common pool, big terraces. ted kitchen, parking. Tel: Modern, large, quiet area, fully 2-3 bedrooms, kitchen, the beach. Email: resortgm@ At Land & Houses Park 084-840 1262. Email: In Phuket Town. 20,000 furnished, modern kitchen, liv- aircon, TV, WiFi. For rent gmail.com Chalong. 3 bedrooms, 2 north8east98@yahoo. baht/month. ing area, 2 aircon. Close to from March 1. 25,000 baht/ com bathrooms, fully furnished, Surface: 45sq wah everything. Contact Toon. Tel: TV, internet, 4 aircon, month. Tel: 083-388 8036 THAI VILLA AND POOL 081-103 9646. (English), 089-972 5378 Nai Harn, long term, mid- (180sqm). Western kitchen, solar hot PATONG POOLSIDE - 2 storeys: ground floor water, 24hr security. Club- (Thai). For further details, March. 40,000 baht per month. APARTMENT please see our website at with living room, kitchen, house with large swim- Tel: 081-270 5126. Email: 52sqm, Furnished Western SEA VIEW MODERN www.phuketquality bathroom, terrace, garden ming pool. Tel: 087-273 [email protected] kitchen, 42" TV with Cable, WiFi STYLE VILLA house.com and parking lot. 6218, 081-085 3583. & maid. Minimum 6 months. 6 bedrooms, panoramic ter- PATONG LUXURY Rent: 22,000 baht per month. - Top floor with 2 bed- race, 17m sea-view swim- SURIN BEACH APARTMENT Tel: 080-052 8082 (English). rooms, 1 bathroom, 2 bal- ming pool, Finnish sauna, so- 16,000 baht per month for conies and living room LOVELY Large house short or long term Email: [email protected] phisticated security system APARTMENTS rental with maid. 85,000 baht long-term rent. Large pool. Tel: - Peaceful area in a nice and much more. Available for per month. Tel: 082-557 9018. 081-080 8831 (English & Thai). neighborhood (and uncom- rent for long term only at Email: [email protected] BALINESE POOL VILLAS monly large roads) 160,000 baht/month inclusive BANG TAO VILLAS Luxury boutique villas available - Only minutes away from of in-house maid service. Located just above Phunaka FOR RENT HOUSE IN PATONG for short or long-term rent. Bangkok Hospital Phuket Pool villas, 1, 2, 4 bedrooms, Swimming pool, two or three and Central Festival Golf Course in Chalong Hill. fully furnished, sat TV, ADSL. bedrooms. Rates from US$89 - 24-hour security Tel: 081-892 7847 (English). Tel: 085-674 6786. per night. Tel: 076-384691, 087- Email: patrick@oceanic- - Clubhouse with swim- global.com For further details, 264 9695. Email: enrico@ ming pool easyhomephuket.com For fur- please see our website at Phuket Town and also avail- APARTMENT IN Call 081-868 7676 or 089- PATONG ther details, please see our www.oceanic-global.com/ able close to central, cable 868 2268 for more infor- villa-neptune.php TV, internet, security, swim- Swimming pool, fully furnished. website at: http://villasuksan. mation or house inspec- ming pool, gym. 15,000 baht Promotion rate from March. Tel: com/gallery.htm tion. to 20,000 baht PCM. Can 081-894 4730 (English & Thai), also supply motorcycle and 081-892 5983 (Thai). Fax: 076- HOUSE FOR RENT HOUSE WITH truck. Tel: 081-539 9612, 292149. Email: nanaivillaphuket@ IN KATHU LUXURY VILLAS LARGE GARDEN 087-633 1472. Email: chris gmail.com For further details, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully FOR RENT [email protected] please see our website at www. furnished, 2 aircon, kitchen, small 3-4 bedroom villas at Phuket nanai villa.com garden, cable TV, internet. Rent: Private Lagoon project. 500m Newly built 40sq wah, near 25,000 baht per month. Tel: 086- from Chalong Temple, Luang KAMALA BEACH Sea Pearl project, Patong. POOL VILLA RAWAI 739 3220. Pu Supa Temple and Phunaka New houses, apartment for 2 stories, 3 beds, 2 bath- Golf Course. Save up to 40% 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully rent. 2 to 4 bedrooms, fur- rooms, fully furnished, 2 with one year contracts. Short furnished. Tel: 083-984 7546 RENT 2,500 BAHT nished, cable, WiFi, cleaning aircons, kitchen with hood, term rentals available. Tel: 085- (English), 081-037 3229 (Thai). PER MONTH lady. All included 15,000- refrigerator, dining room, liv- 575 3300. Email: A@kulbit. Fax: +49-321-2101 4327. Email: Single house with big garden. 30,000 baht per month. Very ing room, hot water, cable com For further details, please For rent at Thalang. 80sq [email protected] For further Rent 2,500 baht/month. Long quiet and safe. Tel: 083-645 TV and internet. Tel: 089- see our website at http:// wah, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- details, please see our website term: 3 years. 5 mins to airport. 3546. 469 1813. phuket9.com rooms, fully furnished. at www.hinsch.org/haus Tel: 083-649 1218. 20,000 baht/month. Tel: PATONG STUDIO CONDO NEW 4-BEDROOM 081-607 8567. Email: Furnished studio, ocean, city, HOUSE KATHU [email protected] mountain views, pool, balcony, For further details, please 4 rooms, 3 baths, western kitchenette, AC, cable, WiFi, see our website at www. house. 170m, security gated, parking, LT 15,000 baht. Tel: +1- phuket-apartment- internet 28,000 baht. Email: 808-283 4188. Email: maui house.webiz.co.th [email protected] [email protected] February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

OFFPLAN BEACH APARTMENT Property Accommodation CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT Building Products Services Available 1 bedroom condo at Sugar 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. At & Services Palm Phuket Town , fully fur- Panwa Beach, can swim or fish nished, excellent facilities. from gate. Long term rent: ESTATE & RESORT LUXURY APARTMENT For sale 2.3 MB with down 15,000 baht per month. Please MANAGEMENT IN PATONG payment. 2 years under con- ontact for more information. By experienced EU Resort/Es- Swimming pool, fully furnished. struction. Tel: 076-261999, Tel: 080-649 0500. tate Mgr. Several projects in South Promotion rate from March. Tel: 089-873 7768 (English & Phuket under management. 081-894 4730 (Eng & Thai), Thai). Email: p_surasiang Email: [email protected] 081-892 5983 (Thai). Fax: 076- @hotmail.com Holiday 292149. Or send email : nanaivilla Homes & Villa [email protected] For further RAWAI HOUSE OFFSHORE details, please see our website at FOR RENT Rentals WORKER www.nanaivilla.com 2 bedrooms, master aircon. Many expat offshore work- Friendly area, must view. 9,000 ers find it difficult to obtain fi- PATONG STUDIO baht per month. Tel: 089-592 1,000-1,500 BAHT/DAY nance, but there is some CONDO 8905. Email: wbramley2000 Contemporary Thai style house, good news! Right now the Furnished studio, ocean/city/ @yahoo.co.uk 2 storey, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- QLD government is giving a mountain views, pool, balcony, rooms, fully furnished. Thalang $10,000 Building Boost kitchenette, aircon, cable, area, near beach ( Bang Tao, SPRAY RENDERING WANT USED LAND & HOUSE Layan, Nai Thorn, Surin ). Close MACHINE FURNISHINGS Grant to anyone who takes WiFi, parking. Long term rent: FOR RENT 15,000 baht per month. Tel: +1- to new Tesco Lotus. Tel: 089-795 PFT G4 spray rendering ma- I've just moved to a new house and out a mortgage on building 4-bedroom house and a 20 808-283 4188. Email: maui 6363. Email: vicky_grc@hotmail. chine (check out You Tube) for am looking for used but nice: 1) a new property in the boom sqm.-showroom on 700sqm town of Mackay, Queens- [email protected] com sale. Includes 40m of hose. For Home office: desk, chair, etc. 2) land, main road to Cape applying cement render and Living room: couch, chairs, tables, land. Let our professional Panwa. 15,000 baht/month. Australian mortgage bro- PATONG CONDO KATA SEA VIEW VILLA plaster. Quick, clean and easy carpet. 3) Kitchen counter-top Tel: 089-486 2747, 086-568 to use. Ideal for new condo or ker get you the finance Fully furnished with kitchen and Beautiful private pool villa. 2 bed/ piece or butcher block. Etc. 1744. Email: sapmanee@ hotel project. 200,000 baht. package for an investment living room. Only 25,000 baht 3 bath plus luxurious guest Email: [email protected] gmail.com Tel: 081-891 3466. Fax: 076- property you need. If you per month. Tel: 081-817 7886 apt. Interior space 289sqm. 296160. Email: antc@phuket. already own a property or (English & Thai). Email: wintin Gorgeous en suite stone and ksc.co.th Household are paying tax in Australia [email protected] NAI HARN- MODERN marble baths, multiple sand- or New Zealand, you can POOL VILLA stone decks. Western kitchen, Services easily qualify. Contact Sam RAWAI HOUSE waterfall and ponds. 12.9 mil- or Dale. Tel: 087-885 1522, 2 BEDROOMS lion baht. Tel: 080-075 1321 WALL RENDERING 082-277 9105 (English). Quiet area, fenced garden. (English), 081-326 2083 (En- & PLASTERING Email: offshorefinance Short term 800 baht per day. glish & Thai). Email: susan@ Wall rendering and plastering PRIVATE VILLA @hotmail.com Tel: 085-787 3046. Email: eastcoastrubber.com using German spray technol- MANAGEMENT [email protected] ogy. Clean, quick, totally Experienced villa manager LUXURY SEAVIEW smooth, flat, and no cracks available to oversee your Property SALE / RENT VILLA BANG TAO or hollow spots. Quote per Phuket property. Below CONDO RAWAI Available from April 1, Holiday rental, villa sales, m2. Contact Andy. Tel: 081- market rates on packages Wanted 2012. 3 bedrooms, 4 bath- Quiet area, nice and clean, 300 land sales. Tel: 086-267 0157. 891 3466 (English). Fax: and full services. For more rooms, living room, west- mtrs from the beaches. Tel: 080- Send email: bannuaton@ 076-296160. Email: antc@ info call Dao. Tel: 089-898 ern kitchen, private pool, LOOKING TO BUY 078 0931 (Thai). Email: rawai yahoo.com For futher details, phuket.ksc.co.th 0231 (Eng & Thai). Email: storage/maid's room, park- CONDO [email protected] please visit our website: [email protected] ing. Fully furnished with all 1 or 2-bedroom apartment, www.villasomeday.com kitchen equipment. Pool/ good location, freehold only. Household CONDO FOR SALE garden maintenance, cable PHUKET HOME Email: [email protected] OR RENT TV, internet, 2 LCD TVs. No KAMALA BEACH Items MAINTENANCE 1-bedroom condo at The Trees smoking/pets indoors. 3-5 HOUSE OR APT Renovations, house repairs, NICE STUDIO Residence Kamala. 2 years old, months: 60,000 baht per Private, quiet, 2 bedrooms apart- painters, tilers, electricians, APARTMENT modern furniture, excellent facili- month. 6-11 months: 55,000 ment: 2,000 baht/night. Or 1 bed- HANDCRAFTED plumbers, carpenters, con- I am interested in buying a studio ties. Rent long term 18,000 baht baht per month. 12 months: room house: 1,700 baht/night. TEAK WOOD struction. Fluent English- unit around Kata or Karon beach per month. For short term and holi- 50,000 baht per month. Tel: Kitchen, European bath, aircon, futon sofa beds. Unparalleled speaking boss. Free quotes area. The unit should be relatively day rental contact owner. For sale 081-811 5304 (English & cable TV, DVD, ADSL and pool. comfort and durability. Ship- given. For futher details, please new or less than 10 years 4 million baht. Tel: 076-529082, Thai). Email: janne@raya Tel: 076-385909, 087-277 5216 ping door-to-door anywhere in contact Rin. Tel: 084-193 5124. old. Email: quentin@acetone- 086-280 3118 (Thai). Email: paula divers.com (English). Fax: 076-385909. Thailand. Tel: 087-043 2482. Or send email: phukethome solutions.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.bangkok futon.com [email protected]

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CHEF/KITCHEN FREELANCE MODELS MANAGER Looking for male and female Required for small hotel in European models.Height: 170- Patong. Must have experience 185 cmJob period: 13-24 Feb with Western food. Thai na- 2012The shooting will be set tional. Tel: 076-342143, 081-606 on Andaman sea, Phuket, 5772 (English & Thai). Fax: Phang Nga, Krabi with Power 076-340300. Email: pauljames Catamaran. Tel: 081-797 3323. @expathotel.com Email: [email protected]

PART TIME DRIVER SALES EXECUTIVE WANTED REQUIRED Driver with their own car to pick - Self-motivated, flexible ap- up food packages from five cen- proach to work tral locations - Mon to Sat - and - Good communicator (Good deliver to the dog pound in level of English) Thalang every afternoon. Gas - Property sales experience an money and weekly wage. Email: advantage [email protected] - Reliable and honest HEADSTART SCHOOL Please send us your CV with We are currently seeking Thai recent picture and expected or Filipino nationals to fill the salary: Cattaleeya.Imsamarng following positions: Assistant @ap.jll.com Teacher, Art Teacher, Full time Supply Teacher. Tel: 076- RECEPTION 612876, 088-765 5878 (En- CUSTOMER SERVICE glish & Thai). Fax: 076-612877. Manager Thai lady. We are Please send your CV to els@ looking for someone with an headstartphuket.com. outgoing personality, good SALES MANAGER ACCOUNTANT Property Sales Consultant. 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SAMSUNG 10KG BAR SOI CROCODILE SUNSET PLAZA KARON SMALL BAR Articles WASHING MACHINE Bulletins Lease 22 month, rent 20,000 Condos for rent/sale. 1-2 or 4 RESTAURANT For Sale Brand-new (2 months old) baht. 1.6 million baht. Tel: 086- bedrooms, fully furnished. for sale. Patong. 230,000 baht. Samsung AG (Silver Series) 940 3535. Tel: 081-968 8849. Email: Call Alan. Tel: 087-264 1133. 10kg washing machine. Paid assistancemanager@aloha PLARFSKIN 2.8 9,500 baht. Will sell to best of- HAIR STUDIO FOR SALE residence.com FARANG PARTNER Top version with snood tracks, fer. Tel: 086-619 3475 (En- Well introduced, all aircon, prof. WANTED USB and proton neutralizer. glish). Email: scottefiske@ equipped. High share of foreign- BAR SOI CROCODILE Business partner wanted for Used correctly in combination hotmail.com ers. 2 floors. First floor is Hair Lease 23 month, rent 25,000 bar / restaurant / guesthouse. with infrared and a keypad salon, second floor is spare baht. 2.1 million baht. 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Price re- Furniture, sofa, TV and book- duced for quick sale. 250,000 RESTAURANT case, chairs, lamps and more. Audio/Video baht. Tel: 085-473 1693 (En- BAR FOR SALE FOR SALE All in good condition. Call or glish & Thai), 083-339 6837 IN BANGLA Low monthly rent includes email for photos. Khun Arno. Equipment (Thai). Email: mark.tilsley@ On Soi Sea Dragon. Rent all equipment. Very small key Tel: 087-827 4991 (English). yahoo.co.uk 25,000 baht. Asking 1.2 money includes all stock. Email: [email protected] million baht negotiable for Tel: 088-650 7076, 080-143 HI-DEFINITION MEDIA SPONSOR A CHILD GUEST HOUSE DEAL quick sale. Tel: 081-476 5541. Email: bannuaton@ CHINESE TEA PLAYER The Phuket International PATONG 4700. Email: barpatong yahoo.com Quality Chinese tea for sale. Digital home entertainment Women’s Club is a volunteer Great location, 20 rooms, @yahoo.com Contact Peter to arrange a just took a giant leap forward. organization raising funds for rent only 66,000 baht per KAMALA HIGH STREET free tea tasting. Tel: 082-278 Internet, Android and a Media educational scholarships. month. 2 sub leases pay 1575. Streamer on your TV. Bursting SMALL BUSINESS, Bar for long established High We rely on the goodwill of do- 59,000 baht per month. Call Street bar with pool table and with features that allow you to nors and sponsors – small now. Tel: 076-345238, 084- GOOD PROFIT Get an income of over 400,000 accommodation. Current HANDCRAFTED engage with social media, An- and large. If you would like to 078 2753. Email: info.realpro baht and accommodation with owner moving away. 400,000 TEAK WOOD droid apps, online streaming, put something back into the @gmail.com For further de- this growing and profitable laun- baht. Tel: 085-473 1693 (En- Futon sofa beds. 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BOBCAT SKID STEER SUPER TRUCK Price: 125,000 baht. Contact good condition, full service. First registered April 2010. gmail.com Bobcat 753 skid steer loader: Pascal. Tel: 085-471 5043. Runs and looks perfect, spe- As-new, top model, travelled cial plate number (Phuket Engine major overhaul, pump 20,000km, V6, 2,500cc. 700), comes with green and rams re-sealed, new axle Price: 1.3 million baht. Tel: CHEVROLET 2007 BMW R1200GS book, saddle bags. Asking bearings and seals. 300,000 baht 087-276 0529. CAPTIVA 2.4L Excellent condition. Cost now 1.1 price: 75,000 baht or best of- o.n.o. million baht. Now 695,000 baht. fer. Tel: 082-803 1406 (En- BMW F650GS, excellent condi- Bobcat 853 skid steer: Engine 2005 TOYOTA glish & Thai). Email: janthong and hydro rebuilt, with attach- MRS CONVERTIBLE Mazda Familia pickup truck. tion, 3 years old. New cost [email protected] Manual, 5 speed, 155,000 on 700,000 baht. Now 390,000 baht. ments, backhoe, 4-1 bucket, 88,000km, 150Hp, 6-speed, concrete breaker, post hole au- manual. Price: 1.39 million the clock. Super clean. Su- Contact Mike. Tel: 081-787 1752. per reliable. 9 years of Email: [email protected] 2010 KAWASAKI ger, road brush, fork lift tynes. baht. For more info. Tel: 089- KLX250S 600,000 baht o.n.o. 932 5175 (English & Thai). Mazda dealer records. Fresh Perfect condition with 2,700km. Email: wojidkowbengt@ service 2 weeks ago. Original HONDA STEED 600CC Twin axle trailer with brakes, lights Price: 120,000 baht. Tel: 081- hotmail.com owner's manual. Lovingly With green book. Price: and ramps. Registered in Thai- 367 2916. cared for by old farang couple Unique car in top condi- 135,000 baht. Individual cus- land. 100,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: for 9 years. JVC AM/FM/ tion. well kept and no dam- tom 1995. Tel: 089-697 0928. 081-891 3466. Fax: 076-296160. CITROEN AND AUDI 80 Email: [email protected] FOR SALE CD, aircon. No secrets. 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AMERICAN CENTER PROUT SNOWGOOSE RIB 3.1M STINGRAY CONSOLE SPEEDBOAT 37 ELITE Like new, used 1 month. Angler 2600cc. Nice boat with 2 FOR SALE (1986) Many recent upgrades Hypolon. 78,000 baht. Tel: x 225hp 4-stroke outboards, year 10.5m - 2-eng Yamaha and much new equipment, Just 084-063 4619. 2006. 1,700,000 baht. Tel: 085- 200hp 2-stroke - 25 pax reduced to 129,950 AU$. Call 691 1837. Email: mangeolsson commercially licensed. Alan 084-842 6146. Website: @hotmail.com Perfect for tours or diving. www.boatshedphuket.com 22M EXCURSION 1.2 million baht or nearest BOAT BENETEAU OCEANIS 46 JOTUN SEAFORCE 30 offer. Tel: 086-278 8735 RUBBER BOAT Luxury sailing yacht 46Ft/ New 20 ltrs pail bought in FISHING BOAT (English & Thai). Email: 3.8 METER 14.4m. Price EUR 260,000. Tel: Singapore @ S$23/ltr. Offers FOR SALE phuketspeedboattours Yamaha, 30 horse power. 10 087-465 2686, 082-046 9341. invited. Please contact for @gmail.com driving hours. Price 240,000 Email: info@phuketdiamonds. more information. Tel: +65-9- baht. Tel: 087-2700941 (Thai). com Please see our website: 781 7508 (English). Email: Email: Tiinapaavola@medul http://phuketdiamonds.com/ my.lady.jo.david@gmail. MAXUM laris.fi oceanis46/ com SPEEDBOAT Newly renovated stylish Thai boat. Perfect for par- 2011 BAYLINER HUNTER 280 SAILING Maxum 2100sc, great con- Bayliner 185 BR, year 2011, CRUISER dition, year 2005, used less SEA KAYAK ties, diving or private excur- 15.8m, 165Hp Hino engine, Feelfree Atlantis 14',cockpit sions. Can take 60 people, bimini top, swim platform, Yanmar 2GM20F, new interior, then 100hrs. Must sell, leav- Garmin fishfinder, stereo, ex- sail, dinghy/outboard, moor- 12+2 persons reg. Price: 1.3 ing Thailand. 700,000 baht. cover, perfect condition. . Big saloon, upper deck, million baht (neg). Tel: 085- 22,000 baht. Please contact VIP room. 1 engine, 1 gen- cellent condition. Price 890,000 ing, superb. Price: 1.295 million Tel: 089-852 9142 (English). baht includes trailer. Tel: 087- baht. Tel: 087-269 3743. 477 9535. Email: jarii69@ Email: seangetchell@ for more information. Tel: erator. 2.4 million baht. Tel: hotmail.com 089-5919804 (9am-5pm). 084-063 4619. 279 8085 (English). Email: Email: davidrwarburton@ hotmail.com [email protected] hotmail.com 42 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012

1999 ROBIN 2160i CESSNA 177RG Aircraft For 1995 SOCATA T20 HAVE A PASSION CESSNA 172P I would like to sell my Robin Good cross-country plane Sale TRIDAD FOR AVIATION? With full IFR for 3 million qircraft or trade it for a 4-seat (cruising speed 135 knots). If you have an aircraft for baht. Everything on the Cessna or Piper (based in Hua Registration: HS ASP. Air- sale or an interest in avia- aircraft is new, including Hin). The Robin: TTAF 300hrs. craft serial number: 1263. tion and wish to learn how Garmin Aera 500. Interior SMOH 60hrs. This is a well- Manufactured 1977. Blue HELICOPTER to fly or buy an aircraft or and exterior was redone equipped, two-seat aerobatic seal overhauled engine, No- arrange a private flight, etc, in 2010. The engine has aircraft. Has the Christen in- vember 2006 (80hrs). Over- please contact Pat. Email: 700hours with TBO at verted oil system. Excellent hauled propeller (80 hrs). Air- pat@aeropromgr. com 2,000. Dual nav/dual inside and outside. King KMA24 frame: 2,780 hrs. Reason of Website: www.aeropro com, EGT, transponder, audio panel, KX155 nav/com, sale: Formerly a 1/3rd partner gr.com/newsletter etc. Registration: HS- KI203 vor, KY197A comm, who does not fly anymore. SEX. Cost: 2.8 million KN64A dme, KR87 adf, KT76A However, now the law has baht. Location: Best transponder, CSPA400 i-com, changed.... Price: 925,000 Ocean Airpark (near FP5 fuel computer, CHT, OAT, baht. Please contact for more TECNAM P-92 Bangkok). Email sonny Pitot heat. Price: 4 million baht. information. Tel: 081-843 -Price: 1.5 million baht @salientgroup.net Please contact Thom Email: 4026. Email: beric@cha -Registration: U-B08 [email protected] non.co.th -Year of Manufacturie: 2002 Showroom condition, one owner. Low 750 hrs total -Equipment: Full stan- time, 5 seats, full King IFR dard equipment 2007 Robinson R-44 Clip- panel. Asking 4million -Engine: Rotax 912- per 1. Only 350hrs total baht. Please contact for 80HP 350hrs. time. Asking 11 million more information. Aircraft is based at baht. Please contact for Tel: 085-258 0006 Klong 15 more information. Tel: 085- (English). Contacts: Tharee for more 258 0006 (English). Email: Email: pat@aeropromgr. infomations. Tel: 081-840 [email protected] com 8418.

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By Neil Quail debacle with a statement that arro- gantly attempted to divert culpability NOT since 1986 has a Six Nations “We take responsibility for the (as it is called now) rugby match pitches, but we are not responsible been postponed when, coinciden- for the decision to call it off. I’m tally, Ireland were due to play France not sure the argument of safety is at the old Parc des Princes, but a suddenly a good one. Today a Six quarter of a century later on Satur- Nations game in Italy was played day night in Paris it happened again. in the snow and the referee was Referee Dave Pearson deter- French,” said Camou. mined the pitch unplayable just As this paper went to print before the 9pm kick-off, due to Camou had called for an even more freezing conditions and concerns farcical solution – to have the game over player’s welfare, leaving almost rescheduled for next season. For- 80,000 eager rugby fans stranded tunately reason has prevailed and and bemused by the travesty. the game will be played on March Forecasts had indicated the like- 4 - even if Camou takes his ball lihood of below zero temperatures home to throw out of the pram. THE FACE OF FRENCH RUGBY: France’s Rugby Federation chief Pierre Camou prepares to face the press after the days earlier, but in a bewildering At the Stadio Olympico in Rome, Ireland-France Six Nations game was cancelled over concerns for players’ safety. Photo: AFP move, Stade de France ground Italy hosted England in similar con- Hodgson’s second charge-down points with two tries, three con- with a penalty of his own to can- staff had covered the pitch as the ditions as those in Paris – which the try in two weeks followed by versions and two penalties while cel out the advantage gained, but it ‘modern’ French stadium has no astute Camou noted – that made han- Farrell’s conversion put England Alex Cuthbert was the only other was quickly recovered by undersoil heating system. dling difficult and both sides opted within a score at 15-13. England name on the Welsh score sheet. Halfpenny latching on to a pass For anyone that has never played for a kicking game to gain yards. took the lead minutes later when The first half ended with hon- from Cuthbert for the simplest of outdoor sports in northern Europe Two penalties from Owen Farrell Marco Bortolami was deemed ors even from the boots of Greg finishes and a standard conversion. during winter, covering a grass pitch gave England a 6-0 advantage, but offside and Farrell added the three Laidlaw and Halfpenny who scored Any hope for Scotland evapo- to prevent freezing and then uncov- the first try came from the home side points. Another penalty for England a penalty each, but Scotland were rated when Rory Lamont was sent ering the surface during freezing when Giovanbattista Venditti poached came off the back of a solid scrum the dominant side for the closing to join DeLuca in the sin-bin and temperatures ensures…yes, you a loose ball for his first international and Farrell made no mistake, un- 10 minutes. Cuthbert touched Wales exploited their advantage with guessed it – a frozen pitch in a very try. Tommaso Benvenuti went over like Tobias Botes who missed two down shortly into the second half another try from Halfpenny. The short space of time. only a minute later after he intercepted kickable opportunities - a lost and Halfpenny made no mistake Scots would have felt hard done by It was a gutsy call by Pearson, a pass and Kristopher Burton con- chance to secure a maiden victory with his kick for a 10-3 Wales lead. when Stuart Hogg scored after com- and one which earned him the re- verted to send the Azzurri into the for Italy over England. Scotland were reduced to 14 ing off the bench had it not been spect of players and coaches. break 12-6 ahead. Wales continued their impres- players after DeLuca was sin- for Laidlaw, back on the pitch, hit However, French Rugby Federation Burton extended Italy’s lead to sive form with a 27-12 win over binned for a late challenge and the line moments later. His conver- chief Pierre Camou was not im- nine points with a penalty awarded Scotland at the Millenium Stadium Halfpenny punished Wales by col- sion boosted Scotland’s score, but pressed and compounded the for English indiscipline shortly af- in Cardiff. Leigh Halfpenny took lecting three points from the the scoring had ended and Wales foolhardiness of the organizational ter the restart, but Charlie center stage once again scoring 22 resulting penalty. Laidlaw replied now top the Six Nations table. Tottenham spurred by Adebayor TOTTENHAM Hotspur blasted five past Newcastle United last Saturday with Emmanuel Adebayor as maestro to the carnage. Emmanuel Adebayor assisted in four of the goals as he set up both Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Louis Saha to score inside the Toon’s box within the opening six minutes. Adebayor provided Saha again in the 30th minute, who slotted the ball into the bottom left corner. Niko Kranjcar blasted in from close range following up an Adebayor effort, initially saved by FETCH: Louis Saha scores his first of two against Newcastle. Photo: AFP Tim Krul to go into the break four Thierry Henry’s extra-time win- Chelsea’s poor form continued goals to the good. ner at Sunderland was a fitting parting losing 0-2 away to Everton. The Adebayor eventually got his own gift to leave the Gunners fourth place Blues have managed only three to complete the rout.with Saha tak- in the league before returning to the points out of a possible 12 as they ing over as provider. New York Red Bulls. slid into fifth.

FOOTBALL: Zambian football fans FOOTBALL: All eyes were on Old FOOTBALL: The prodigal Argen- were delirious in their celebrations Trafford last weekend to see Luis tine striker Carlos Tevez has re- when the “Chipolopolo” stepped off Suarez and Patrice Evra reunited af- turned to Manchester City after the plane in Lusaka as African Cup ter the racial abuse incident that saw three months of illegitimate leave. of Nations champions. Suarez handed an eight-match ban. We say prodigal because his ab- The final was played in Gabon, Prior to the game, it was stated Luis sence has cost the 28-year-old £10 where 19 years ago the entire Zam- Suarez would shake Patrice Evra’s million in fines and salary losses. bian squad died tragically in a plane hand to put an end to the divide. Tevez has been fined £1.2mn plus crash. The current squad admitted Suarez has since been lambasted for a salary forfeit of £200,000 per week they drew strength from the occa- failing to shake the United player’s and looks set to have another hefty sion and location’s poignancy. hand, but a replay shows Evra drop- fine slapped on the bill after making Scores deadlocked after 120mins ping his, as Suarez reaches to grasp. more inflammatory remarks before of play an enthralling shoot-out fol- Evra also appears to incite the leaving his homeland saying that lowed with the Ivory Coast. Liverpool support with wild celebra- “Mancini [City’s manager] treated me Stophila Sunzu scored the 18th spot- tions at full-time directly in front of like a dog”. However, Tevez is back, kick to seal the title for Zambia. the departing crowds. with his tail between his legs. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 Paddling Lanta to Phi Phi

By Fraser Morton

RELIEVED but exhilarated five paddleboarders successfully finished their 32-kilometer paddling challenge from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi earlier this month. In a time of 4 hours and 32 minutes on February 3, the “Stand Up Paddle” (SUP) team successfully laid their boards to rest on Phi Phi Don. Team members were Starboard team rider, Lina Augaitis; Owner of Lanta Paddlesports, Pete Compere; Swedish SUP ambassador, Richard Billter; Starboard team rider, Andrew Dye; and Swedish SUP ambassador, Stefan Druve Regen. Compere said the success of the event would mean that the Lanta- Phi Phi challenge would become an annual event, saying it was a hugely enjoyable day’s paddling. And the course length of 32- kms could also be a contender for a long-distance race on the SUP professional tour. “The distance of the course is LONG SLOG: It took the team 4 hours and 32 minutes to make the 32- WE MADE IT: The Stand Up Paddle Lanta-Phi Phi team members Pete great, and Thailand is a perfect kilometer crossing from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi. Compere, Lina Augaitis, Andrew Dye, Richard Billter and Stefan Druve. destination for people to travel to as kilometers were very tough. Starboard and Amara Watersports. years young, is the world’s traditionally a coastal-water- a warm water event,” Augaitis said. “It was a great day and will The next Lanta-Phi Phi fastest growing sport. Easy to based sport to include lakes and While team member Druve, form a lasting memory for me,” challenge is planned for March learn and providing a full-body rivers around the world. who had only paddleboarded once Bilter said. 2013. workout are reasons why the before, said he “couldn’t believe” The event was organized by Paddleboarding has its roots in sport is experiencing a surge of For more information contact Pete he made it, Bilter said the last four Lanta Paddlesports with help from Hawaii, and although only six interest. It is also evolving from Compere at [email protected]. Keeper’s ball!

FEARLESS: Budding goalies will have a chance to develop their game with BSS head coach Martin Hill at TSLC later this month. Photo: Neil Quail GOALKEEPERS are a breed unto niques in this important position. themselves. Both hero and villain, Leading the course is BSS as with any position on the play- Phuket Head Coach, Martin Hill, ing field. But one characteristic of who is a vastly experienced goal- a goalkeeper that can never be keeper with hundreds of games doubted is that of bravery. The last played in goal throughout his ca- line of defense, the last hope when reer. Martin will encourage the all seems lost, that is a goalkeeper. players at the camp to become It may sound daunting, but the comfortable and confident be- thrill of making a save to keep your tween the posts using specialized team in the game is a feeling like coaching games. no other. Of great goals there are There are four different size of many, but great saves are few and goals ranging from the smaller U8 far between. So if being a goal- Goals up to full-sized professional keeper is a dream of any youngster goals. This ensures that players from here on Phuket, then Brazilian Soc- 6-16 years of age can participate in cer Schools at Thanyapura Sports the sessions with all the correct and Leisure Club is where those equipment. Based on TSLC’s full- dreams can be realized. sized synthetic pitch, the players will On February 21 and 24, from have plenty of space to practice and 4-7pm, BSS will provide an oppor- enjoy their new skills. tunity for aspiring goalkeepers to be coached on the key aspects of To register, contact Martin at goalkeeping and help develop tech- [email protected] . February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Village go coco-nuts over Patong defeat

By Neil Quail

IN A crucial Island Furniture League match, Patong and the Village faced each other on Sunday at the ACG with both teams need- ing a win to boost their hopes of a show- down with title favorites, Laguna CC. Undefeated so far this season, the Vil- lage knew that taking points from Patong would effectively end the reigning champi- ons expectations of at least making another final and place themselves in strong con- tention to become champions. Village support has been extraordinary CHASING THE TAIL: Tom Gordon follows the all season, and this game again brought out example of Ross to hit 32 against Patong. the crowds whose vocal presence sug- gested that a portion of the ‘Barmy Army’ – England’s traveling cricket support fac- tion – had left Dubai, where England are playing Pakistan, to take up temporary resi- dence at the ACG. It certainly made for an interesting af- ternoon of cricket with Village players saluting their support in the clubhouse, on taking wickets, in styles reminiscent of modern day footballers celebrating a goal. Had the ground not been so dry, a few shirtless body-slides towards the pavilion may also have been witnessed. Having won the toss, the Village decided to take advantage of the cooler morning VILLAGE PERSON: Tim Ross finds the middle of his bat during an unbeaten stand of 42 under Craig Patterson pins down Richard Folds conditions and bat first. Kevin Quilty and the watchful gaze of wicketkeeper Dean Noble (center) and Seemant Raju. Photos: Neil Quail during his six-wicket haul. Justin White opened for the Village, but Patong’s paceman, Anil Rawat sent a stump- runs before Joshi Naresh, returning after an crocodile’s in a feeding frenzy, with young voracious predators, Patong’s lower order shattering wake-up call to Quilty with his extended absence, trapped him lbw. This Gordon racing to 32 off 38 balls. Craig would have take the role of helpless prey second delivery that sent alarm bells ring- brought Tim Ross into the fray and along with Patterson (11) was dropped when on 2, but such as waterfowl, with Noble, Jhagta and ing throughout the Village side. Diwan Mydeen, the pair added 58 to the score. recovered, and with Mark Ashman (9 not Naresh all recording ducks and Patong ca- Crucial to these games is lasting the 40 Ross blasted his way to 42 off 40 balls before out) they both got in on the buffet to help pitulating on 90 runs all out. overs and Martin Foster, who next came being caught by Folds, again in support of reach a score of 172 by the end of the 37th Patong’s misery ended in the 23rd over to the crease, was determined to anchor Jhagta’s bowling. Ross should have been dis- over. Raju topped the Patong bowling fig- with Patterson claiming six wickets and only the innings. His defensive tactics prevented missed earlier, but a fumbled catch at mid-on ures with 3 for 36, while Jhagta took 2 for 17 runs conceded, his wild celebrations re- any further loss, and with White (22), a by Mike Khan allowed his innings to continue. 30 and Naresh posted 2 for 32. flecting the importance of his contribution partnership of 36 was forged. Mydeen’s run was ended when he was on 16, Slightly demoralized, Patong very soon to the team’s win. However, both batsmen were unable to ad- caught by Naresh off a Seemant Raju delivery. slipped into despair when the top order The Village’s 82 run victory over Patong vance the partnershipGolf or their score Guruwhen a With the score at 98 for 6, the game collapsed for just 17 runs with Patterson now sees them at the top of the table with a catch on the boundary by Patong’s captain seemed to be in Patong’s hands. But like and Mydeen bagging a brace each in un- four from four winning streak. Richard Folds, silenced the crowd who thought their dismal catching display, it soon slipped der 20 minutes from the start of the On Sunday, February 19, Laguna CC Foster’s (10) hike to square-leg off a Kishor from their grasp. Patong innings. take on Island CC. Jhagta delivery was on its way for six. A few Patong could have put the innings to bed Sadarangani (15), Rawat (27) and Folds minutes later, White too was dismissed when at 130 had they held even later catching op- (22) hinted at a recovery, but Patterson and For more information on cricket visit Maneesh Sadarangani found a gap to bowl the portunities, in particular that of Chris Gordon this time White, combined to send Patong’s phuketcricketgroup.com. opener with the score at 36 for 3. who was dropped on 10. However, the tail- hopes plummeting to a resignation of defeat. The Phuket Gazette is the local media partner A brief visit by Paul Stamp yielded three end not only wagged, but thrashed like a The Village tail-end being compared to for the ACG. France leapfrog into first THE 2012 Fair Play League hit Germany Green keep pressure on the take on Germany White. Argentina’s the midway point last weekend at leaders, Brazil, by claiming a hard U14 side grabbed top spot in the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure fought 3-1 victory over a dogged league for the first time this season Club (TSLC). France team. The second group of with a victory after a game that In the U14 division, Germany matches saw Brazil against Thailand, showcased their goalscoring capa- Green took on France after their first again in both age groups. The U14 bilities. Germany White recovered defeat of the season last week. In an match was another tight affair. Thai- well, but eventually succumbed to a exciting display of football, both land capitalized on more opportunities 8-4 defeat. The U11 draw saw two teams attacked relentlessly which than Brazil and ran out 5-3 winners. teams hoping to reboot their season created plenty of goals and action. The U11 Brazil team continued on after losses in the previous week. In In the final five minutes, France their determined march towards the an extremely competitive match Ger- ahead by one goal, scored two un- 2012 title by claiming their fifth win many White’s superb defense held answered goals to win the game 9-6 out of five games in a 4-1 defeat of a against a creative Argentina attack for which also jumps them to first place developing Thailand team. a 2-1 victory, a result that has lifted in the league. The U11 match saw The final matches saw Argentina them into third spot on the table. 46 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012 Goals galore in Super Six league

PEACEFUL MOMENT: The Lounge (left) and Phuket Serenity Villas (right) pose before their match, which ended 7-2 in favor of PSV.

Phuket Super Six League table (above) after week one. Action from PSSL first round. CIAO: Ristorante Rugantino. HEARTY LADS: Pita Bar Phuketeers.

By Neil Quail out of the park on a 10-0 scoreline. goals from Ross Robinson and Tom PSV’s German wunderkind both sides, the Phuketeers found The experienced Italian team took Davies, and although the Nanai Boys Sascha Wondruschka. Norwegian their momentum with Yannik PHUKET’S new Super Six League an early lead from a goal by Jacopo fought back, Shakers FC team even- midfield maestro Kyrre Amundsen Christll and Carl Brain pillaging (PSSL) exploded into action with 41 Jajo, and from there the Italian side tually ran out 9-2 winners. clawed one back for The Lounge, goals from the start. The onslaught goals recorded over just four games gorged themselves at the The Lounge, managed by local but PSV held firm and took the continued and the Phuketeers rav- on openeing night at Football Island. goalscoring buffet. football stalwart Billy Chima, met points with a 7-2 victory. aged a horde of 11 unanswered Alberto Mancuso’s Ristorante The second match of the evening Phuket Serenity Villas (PSV) in the In the final game of the goals to put them top of the league. Rugantino began the net-busting saw Shakers FC and Nanai Boys mix third game. Pre-match favorites, evening, Pita Bar Phuketeers frenzy by knocking Joseph it up on the flood lit pitch. A strong The Lounge players were stunned played the all-Thai Babynoname For more information visit Arimathea’s young Eden FC team start from Shakers was rewarded by early on by powerful strikes from team. Despite early chances for phuketfootball.com/supersix. Sweet sixteen in AFL round four three games. A nervous start from break with two more goals added telling tactic as the reigning cham- both teams eventually gave way by TSLC in this fashion. SGS did pions powered into a three-goal to a scoring spree by TSLC who manage a consolation score, but lead. Thalang worked tirelessly to opened their account midway TSLC were far stronger on the keep pace with the game, but through the first half. night, victorious on 6-1 scoreline. struggled to match Portrait FC’s SGS pushed for an equalizer and The only premier division match movement and fluidity. Portrait created a few chances, but the played, saw season eight division control of the game was consoli- TSLC goalkeeper foiled them at one champions Thalang Tigers play dated with four more goals. BANK ON IT: AFL teams enjoy a pre-match get together for the cameras. every opportunity. As the half drew the premier division season eight Thalang Tigers grabbed a brace, to a close, TSLC punished SGS champions, Portrait FC. but at the final whistle Portrait took CANCELLED and postponed the card, sixteen goals were with three breakaway goals in as Depleted squads for both teams the win on a 7-2 score line with games meant only two matches scored to ensure an exhilirating many minutes to take a command- meant little respite for players who Somsak bagging a hat-trick to were played in round four of the night of football. ing four goal lead into the break. ‘made the ball do the work’ at the bring his season’s tally up to 10. Adult Futsal League presented by TSLC and SGS faced off in the TSLC continued the ‘guerrilla’ cost of their usual dynamic exer- Thanachart Bank on Thursday first encounter with the home side tactics throughout the second half, tions. Portrait started the more For information on the AFL email evening. looking to keep their unbeaten content to sit back and absorb the lively side, attacking Thalang at [email protected]. Despite only two games on record having won their previous pressure before hitting SGS on the every opportunity. It was again a – Phuket gazette

STRETCHED: Portrait FC pulled out a 7-2 victory in round four of the AFL against Thalang Tigers with both teams missing players. Photo: TSLC February 18 - 24, 2012 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 48 PHUKET GAZETTE February 18 - 24, 2012

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