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EWS Confusion over Ao N : PHUKET CITY: A gang of Phuket project; OrBorJor teenagers, possibly angry with takes over seventh school. the police for setting up road- Pages 2 & 3 blocks to crack down on motor- INSIDE STORY: Watch out for cycle gangs, launched an attack CCTV. Pages 4 & 5 on Phuket City Police Station in AROUND THE ISLAND: Gelatin’s the early hours of August 22, lob- not just for kids. Page 7 bing beer bottles at the building. AROUND THE REGION: Samui Pol Lt Theeradet Jiraksa resources run low. Page 8 told the Gazette, “A teenager stopped his motorcycle on the GOOD LIVING: Southern fried road in front of the police station Viking fare. Page 13 and threw a beer bottle at the PEOPLE: Really ‘going native’ front of our building. It didn’t do Bill O’Leary. Pages 14 & 15 any damage, though. LIFESTYLE: Jig’s health tips; “I couldn’t get a clear view Power of olive oil; Keeping ro- Much of the most spectacular scenery in Phang Nga Bay is within national parks, leading tour operators of him as he was a long way mance alive. Pages 18 & 19 to worry that higher entry fees would hit their businesses hard. – Photo: Tourism Authority of Thailand. away, and the motorcycle he was SPA MAGIC: Plumeria at driving had no registration plate,” Thiwa Ratri Resort. Page 20 he added. Later, more youths arrived BETWEEN THE LINES: Quest for and began throwing empty beer exclusivity. Page 27 bottles at the station, but still from FEATURES: Doven; Top Dog; Park fees hike too far away to hit the building Phuket Diary.Pages 28 & 29 or any vehicles in the parking lot BUSINESS & MONEY: in front of it, Lt Theeradej said. Sotheby’s is here, but not to “I think they may have auction; Money Talks: Baby been angry with police for set- Boomers retiring. Page 32 put back a year ting up checkpoints to arrest motorcycle gang members. But SPORT: FIVB Women’s Tour they may just have been drunk. event moved to Karon; Road Earlier this month, some whereby visitors to Thailand pay “There have been many races; Darts. Pages 34 & 35 By Suganya Semacote & Sompratch Saowakhon 500 tour operators rallied at the 10 times the fee for Thais, has incidents of teenagers fighting on PROPERTY: Home of the Tourism Authority of Thailand itself long been an embarrass- [Chumphon Rd] outside the po- Week: Rawai; Decor: Grand- PHUKET: The Ministry of Natu- Office in Phuket to demand that ment for tour operators and oth- lice station, but they don’t usual- father clocks; Construction: ral Resources and Environment the fee hike be scrapped alto- ers in the hospitality industry. ly target us. That is why I think Phuket Modern Life home of- will postpone its planned doubling gether, or that at least their con- K. Sarayuth said he saw that this time they may have been fice and townhouse project; of national park entry fees by cerns be taken into account be- the postponement of the fee hikes particularly angry with us.” Gardening. more than a year, Phuket Tourist fore any price increases went into as a partial victory only, as tour Phuket City Police Super- Pages 36-39 Association (PTA) Deputy effect. operators consider that even small intendent, Pol Col Nos Svettale- Chairman Sarayuth Mallam told Citing the effects of simi- increases are threatening to tour- kha said, “Following this incident PLUS the Gazette on August 24. lar entry fee hikes imposed in the ism. I have told my officers to be more Speaking by telephone from past, the tour operators said that Thanapong Apaiso, Chief vigilant around the police station. QUEER N EWS, TRASH 6; AROUND Bangkok, K. Sarayuth explained doubling entry fees would dam- of the Sirinath Marine National Incidents like this must not be THE N ATION 9; AROUND THE SOUTH that Natural Resources and En- age their livelihoods by causing Park in Thalang, confirmed that allowed to recur. If we catch the 10; HAPPENINGS 16; MOTORING vironment Minister Yongyuth a decline in the number of tour- the entry fee hikes would be post- offenders they will be severely 17; TRAVEL 21; TAKE A B REAK Tiyapairat has agreed to postpone ists visiting the parks, especially poned until November 30, 2007. punished. 23-24; HOROSCOPES, BOOKS 25; the fee hike, from 200 baht to 400 foreigners. He said that although he “Teenagers currently cause EDITORIAL, LETTERS, ISSUES & baht for foreigners. Entry fees for Thais were had yet to receive official con- a lot of problems for police, but ANSWERS 26 & 27; TECHNOLOGY It will now come into effect also set to double from Septem- firmation, he had been made we still have the same number 30; CLASSIFIEDS 40-51. on November 30 next year, he ber 15, from 20 baht to 40 baht. aware of the postponement by of officers, so we have to work said. The two-tier pricing system, ministry officials in Bangkok. much harder than before.” 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS September 2 - 8, 2006 Mystery over Police still Chinese looking for firm’s role in abductor Ao Phuket CHALONG: Police are still searching for the second man al- PHUKET CITY: It is some two legedly involved in the abduction weeks after it was reported that of Jitra Soonsud, 35, who was Thai Longstay Management Corp found handcuffed and drugged in Ltd (TLM), a private company a house in the Phuket Country 30% owned by the Tourism Au- Home estate, on Chao Fa East thority of Thailand (TAT), signed Rd, on May 29. a 40-million-baht “primary con- “We know who he is and we tract” with a Chinese state- have a warrant for his arrest, but owned enterprise to help develop I don’t want to reveal any more part of a long-stay project at details at this moment,” Pol Lt Col Saphan Hin. Jessada Sangsuree of Chalong But locally, information is Police Station told the Gazette. hard to come by. Phuket Vice- The man is believed to be Governor Niran Kanlayanamitr, from Nakhon Sri Thammarat. K. head of the provincial committee Jitra, an independent real estate for the Ao Phuket project, said broker, alleges that on May 29 he knew nothing about it. she went to the home of Sassiri The developer, China No 17 Klinhom, a government official Metallurgical Construction Corp, from Surat Thani Province with was reported to have inked a deal, whom she was involved in a prop- along with five other local and erty deal that had turned sour. international marketing agencies, K. Jitra told police that Sas- to build and sell a project called siri and another man dragged her inside the house and then forced “Phuket Bay International City”. Phuket Governor Udomsak Usawarangkura (right) hands over ownership of Bussabong, a monkey trained However, V/Gov Niran to pick coconuts, to Mardnai Kongtup from Cherng Talay (blue shirt). The Governor was helping officials her to swallow several pills and could not confirm whether the from the Community Development Department hand out essentials worth more than 300,000 baht to sign a document. project the Chinese developer 103 poor families from around the island. The essentials included sarongs, pots and pans and even a They also took 105,000 baht was involved in is the same Ao couple of samlor equipped as mobile kitchens. from her, along with her car, Phuket project as has been on the which was later found abandoned provincial government’s drawing but undamaged. board for the past two decades, Sassiri, Assistant Registrar despite the descriptions of the at the Kian Sa District Office in two projects being remarkably Surat Thani, presented himself on similar. Lucky Complex to be June 1 to Chalong Police Station The original Ao Phuket to deny charges of extortion and project, would be built on reclaim- causing bodily harm. He was re- ed land off Saphan Hin and leased on bail of 150,000 baht. would include hotels, meeting and science learning center Col Jessada said, “K. Sas- conference facilities, shopping siri has told us nothing. He wants areas, a marina and an “IT city” to talk about it only in court.” that planners hope will lure high- By Jenjira Ruengjarus about 500,000 baht a month,” K. vided into three parts: a retail tech businesses from around the Anchalee said. “They signed the store area; an export goods area US consular world. PHUKET CITY: The Phuket contract before the tsunami, and run by the One Tambon, One According to a report in The Provincial Administration Orga- many investors and business own- Product (OTOP) group; and a services in Phuket Nation, TLM’s “Phuket Bay In- nization (OrBorJor) has failed to ers were interested in joining the duty-free zone. KARON: Officials from the Con- ternational City” is to be a long- secure funding for its grand plan project. Royal Sawasdee had al- “The new plan is to convert sular Section of the American stay resort located within Saphan to redevelop the area around the ready restored some parts [of the the first and second floors into an Embassy in Bangkok will visit Hin, designed as a complex that Lucky Complex at Saphan Hin complex] and they had a plan to IT section or an area for private Phuket on September 15 to pro- would include a conference cen- and will instead convert the va- create a duty-free plaza on the businesses,” she said. “We will vide consular services to US citi- ter, single-story houses, condo- cant six-story building into office 20-rai area.” move our offices to the third and zens. miniums, a shopping center and space and a “Science Learning However, she added, “Af- fourth floors because we have The following services will a marina.” Center”, OrBorJor President ter the tsunami, the investors and outgrown our current offices, and be available from 8 am until noon However, V/Gov Niran said Anchalee Vanich-Thepabutr an- the business owners withdrew the fifth and sixth floors will be in the Similan Room of the that the Ao Phuket Development nounced at the Phuket Merlin from the project because the num- the Science Learning Center,” K. Phuket Hilton Arcadia Resort & Board – at least to his knowledge Hotel on August 15. ber of tourists dropped more and Anchalee explained. Spa: – had yet to decide whether the “The investors, the Royal more every day,” she said. “So “But now, we are still in the • Passport renewals (US$67 or project, once built, would be man- Sawasdee Co Ltd, had signed a Sawasdee Co stopped their planning stages. The project is not 2,680 baht for adult passports); aged by the government or a pri- contract to lease the Lucky Com- project and have given the build- nearly ready to start, and so far it • Insertion of additional passport vate sector organization. plex from the OrBorJor for 20 ing back to the OrBorJor.” is just an idea. The Learning Cen- pages (no charge); – Janyaporn Morel years and were willing to pay The Royal Sawasdee Co ter will require a budget of about (Note: Bring a photocopy of your Ltd, led by President Roongroj 60-70 million baht, which is more passport photo page for all pass- Phamornsuwan, has about 20 than we currently have,” K port renewal applications and re- years’ experience in retail busi- Anchalee said. “In the next few quests for extra pages.) ness, including cooperations with years I expect that everything will • Notarial services (US$30 or BBC France. The original Lucky be finished with a budget of about 1,200 baht for the first notarial; Complex project was to be di- 100 million baht,” she added. US$20 or 800 baht for each additional notarial); • Embassy registration and/or address change; • Absentee ballot application and voting abroad information; • Information on social security, VA or other federal benefits. All applicants are asked to bring the exact fee for the services required. For more information, call the American Citizen Services Unit at Tel: 02-2054049 or Email: [email protected] September 2 - 8, 2006 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Dive industry rules published

By Janyaporn Morel nouncement also stipulates that from the province will also have organizers of “boat races and to submit monthly reports giving PHUKET CITY: The Phuket speedboat races” must obtain details of income, current staff provincial authorities have re- permission to hold races. and dive trips made. leased details of new dive indus- The second part sets out the Businesses that fail to sub- try regulations that came into ef- procedure dive operators must mit reports, or which are deemed Phuket City Municipality and the Phuket Education Service Area fect on August 25, when they follow in order to register, while to have submitted inadequate re- Office staged a Good Manners competition for students of all ages were signed by Governor Udom- the third is the registration form ports, will risk losing their permis- from kindergarten to high school on August 29. sak Uswarangkura. itself. sion to operate. Competing students had to demonstrate how to wai, how to A draft of the regulations As announced previously, One major addition to earli- stand when talking to an adult, receive something from an elder had been under review for the dive operators must present, along er versions of the regulations is person or give something to an elder, walk on the knees past an elder, walk past a standing elder, sit politely on the floor, prostrate previous two weeks by Phuket with the registration form, the that dive operators must also state oneself to worship the Lord Buddha, bow or curtsy, and receive a Provincial Chief Public Prosecu- company’s registration docu- officially which dive sites they gift from royalty. tor Bathoon Thongton. ments and tax information, the use and update this information The Governor wanted to work permits of foreign staff, all whenever there are changes. wait until this review was com- boat registration documents in- All dive operators are re- plete before putting his name to cluding the names of captains and quired to register at the Phuket Body of missing tourist found the document. crew members, records of sala- Marine Office by September 30 The new regulations consist ries and wages, and details of any this year. PHANG NGA: The body of Nang area by a police sniffer dog of three parts.The first is the an- related website, the company’s Copies of the new regula- Scottish tourist Shenaz Kapoor, team. nouncement ordering dive oper- payment systems, diving courses tions and related documents may who had been missing since a Pol Lt Col Worawit Yama- ators to comply with the new reg- and students. be downloaded from the Gazette white-water rafting accident on ree told the Gazette, “We identi- ulations and citing the laws back- Dive businesses that are Online, at www.phuketgazette. August 15, was found near the fied the body using medical and ing the regulations. The an- granted permission to operate net/news/index.asp?id=5192 Song Phraek waterfall in Phang dental records that were passed Nga on August 24. on to us by the British Embassy. A British consular official Miss Kapoor had a distinctive confirmed that Miss Kapoor’s birthmark on her right shoulder City to get new slaughterhouse body had been formally identified that we were able to use to iden- and repatriated to Scotland for a tify the body. PHUKET CITY: Phuket City are using now is too small and out- The new slaughterhouse funeral service. “Her family in the UK have Municipality has announced plans dated. The method used to kill should be able to kill more than Her body, found caught un- now confirmed to the British to build a new high-standard pig pigs is still the old system of hit- 300 pigs a day. der a rock in shallow water, was Embassy that the body is that of slaughterhouse to replace the ting them over the head and then “If we have a modern discovered in the Baan Mae Miss Kapoor,” he added. current one near Ruam Phun Pol hosing them down with hot wa- slaughterhouse we may be able Bridge. ter,” K. Chaiyapreuk said. “This to increase the market for local- Chaiyapreuk Phanpreuk, is not as hygienic as modern ly-made pork products. At pres- Deputy Mayor of Phuket City, methods.” ent, high-end resorts buy pork OrBorJor signs up 7th school said that the move is necessary He explained that, in the from outside the province,” K. PHUKET CITY: The Phuket Baan Maireab and Kathu Wit- because the Provincial Adminis- new slaughterhouse, a machine Chaiyapreuk said. “We may also Provincial Administration Orga- taya (English), Thalang Pranang- tration Organization (OrBorJor), will be installed that can adminis- consider building a factory to pro- nization (OrBorJor) has added a sang (English and IT) and which owns the land where the ter an electric shock to stun the duce Chinese sausages.” seventh school to its portfolio in Cherng Talay (balanced curric- current slaughterhouse is, had in- animals before an automatic The slaughterhouse is ex- its drive to promote educational ulum). formed him that the lease will not knife slits their throats. pected to cost around 60 million excellence in Phuket. The OrBorJor spent more be renewed when it expires at the “The new slaughterhouse baht. It has not yet been decided At a ceremony at The than 30 million baht in 2005 on end of 2007. The OrBorJor has will be next to the incinerator. whether it will be privately fund- Metropole hotel on August 23, recruiting 333 teachers. This year other plans for the land, he said. This is very convenient for dis- ed or paid for by the Municipali- OrBorJor President Anchalee its budget is 20 million baht for The new slaughterhouse posing of carcases. The new fa- ty, or using a combination of mu- Vanich-Thepabutr signed a mem- 233 teachers, and it has allocat- will be built on a three-rai plot be- cility will be cleaned out daily nicipal and private funds. orandum of understanding ed a further 22.5 million baht to hind the Phuket Incinerator on with high-powered water hoses,” After the new facility opens, (MOU) with Baan Nabon School, hire the same number of teach- Rattanakosin 200 Phi Rd. Work he said, “and the building will be the Provincial Livestock Office whereby the OrBorJor will help ers next year. is slated to start early next year sealed against rats and other an- will cancel all permits for slaugh- the school to build on its record The OrBorJor has also pro- and should take about a year. imals. The consumer will get a tering pigs elsewhere in Phuket. of success in teaching science, vided 14,569 exercise books, text- “The slaughterhouse we 100% guarantee of safety.” – Sangkhae Leelanapaporn mathematics and information books and teachers’ manuals to technology (IT). 61 of Phuket’s 64 government The other six schools that schools, including the seven that have already signed MOUs are have signed MOUs, as they had Muang Phuket and Talad Neua shortages of books. (strong in science and math), – Jenjira Ruengjarus 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY September 2 - 8, 2006

Sixteen police CCTV cameras should be up and running in Patong by November 1 as part of the first phase of a police project to boost security in popular tourist areas. Phase 1 will cost 16 million baht and take 180 days to complete. Work will include installation of 48 TV cameras – 16 each in Patong, Kata-Karon and Phuket City – with monitoring centers in the three police stations responsible for those areas: Kathu, Chalong and Phuket City. WE’RE Here the Gazette’s Janyaporn Morel investigates what the CCTV system entails and what it means to local law enforcement.

or Pol Col Phuwadol After that we will expand the can monitor activity on eight large, Vudduccanok, Deputy system by inviting the private sec- high-tech monitors. Commander of Phuket tor to join. We will eventually “Each police station will be F Provincial Police, the have many hundreds of camer- responsible for monitoring their reason for installing the police as, which will be good for every- own areas, but all the footage will CCTV network is simple. one,” he said. be relayed [from the local police “The CCTV is necessary “We will be linked by fiber- station] to the command center for Phuket because Phuket is a optic cables, which are stable and in the city, which will be manned big tourism destination, with some very efficient. We will be using 24 hours a day,” he said. 4 million tourists bringing about fiber-optic cable for at least 10 The provincial monitoring 70-100 billion baht into the coun- years, because there will be no center will respond directly only try annually,” he explained. new technology to crimes com- “We expect CCTV to help to replace it,” he mitted within prevent crime. Once we have said. Phuket City. Re- cameras set up around the island, He down- sponse to crimes crime statistics will fall. played concerns or emergencies “Even when crimes do oc- that the project in the other areas cur, we can use the CCTV to aid may itself fall will be coordinat- in investigations. The chance of prey to criminal ed with the rele- recording a crime in action and elements stealing vant agencies in responding immediately is not the cabling. “Fi- those locations, high, but it’s also useful for that. ber optic cable is he added. “We expect cameras to be also not so ex- To ensure up and running at Patong Beach pensive now, uninterrupted by November 1, and the other which makes it monitoring ability, areas – Kata-Karon and Phuket less attractive to each camera will City – will follow after that,” he thieves,” he said. ‘We expect CCTV to be fitted with an said. Once in- help prevent crime. uninterrupted Col Phuwadol explained stalled, the cam- power supply that the 48 cameras are just the eras will record Once we have cameras (UPS) unit in first phase of a much larger and send images set up around the case of power project. He expects more surveil- to command cen- island, crime statistics outages. All foot- lance cameras to be hooked up ters at local po- age will be back- at the offices of local government lice stations, will fall.’ ed up and stored agencies, such as Tambon Ad- where police will – Pol Col Phuwadol for later refer- ministration Organizations (Or- monitor the im- Vudduccanok, Deputy ence. BorTor), and private sector or- ages on three 60- Commander of Phuket “Karon ganizations, such as hotels, shops inch LCD moni- Provincial Police Municipality and banks. tors that can dis- have requested “The CCTV technology we play the footage from as many that a monitoring room be set up will use is not new technology, but as six cameras simultaneously. at the Municipality’s new offices it’s a new concept for Phuket. We In addition, footage from all [which are currently under con- are investing 16 million baht for 48 cameras will be relayed to a struction] and this can be done. 48 cameras, but we don’t expect command center set up at Phuket In the future, we will have the system to stop there. This Provincial Police headquarters in ‘Karon Police Station’, but for project will set up the backbone. Phuket City so that officers there now the command center for that area will be at Chalong Police Station. “Patong Municipality can also have monitors set up at their offices. But the response centers will be at the police stations. Rawai and Chalong Pier will be included in the next phase of the sira Sintuwongsanondh, Strategic tential use is for police cars to be project,” he said. Marketing Planner for the CAT equipped with Wi-Fi enabled lap- The project is the first in IT Security project, explained that tops, so that patrol officers can Thailand to use CAT Telecom’s the cameras will also have built- access the camera footage as “CAT IT Security” service, in wireless capability using well.” which uses high-speed, wireless CDMA2000. “We will use fiber-optic ca- CDMA2000 1X EV-DO technol- “CDMA2000-1X EV-DO bles to hook up the CCTV project ogy, which is compatible with is a mobile telecommunication in Phuket, but police will later also most wireless devices. system, so we will be able to ac- have the option of connecting to Although the cameras in cess the cameras – or even the the cameras – or to the Internet Phuket will be relaying images Internet – through a laptop with through the cameras – using through fiber-optic cables, Saeta- a CDMA ‘air card’. Another po- wireless CDMA,” he said. The private sector, if they want, can be linked to the system, he added. However, the network will not be used to set up Phuket’s first public-access Wi-Fi or WAP network, K. Saetasira confirmed. In the West, one of the main arguments against police CCTV public-monitoring systems being set up is that they invoke an Or- wellian image, creating fear among the public that their every September 2 - 8, 2006 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5 WATCHING YOU

Above: Coming to a street corner near you – Phuket is following the West in installing CCTV in a bid to cut crime. Left: Patong’s aura of sinful excitement draws big crowds of tourists – and thieves to fleece them.

this violates human rights, we another IT or telecommunications have to first consider the objec- company – to check whether tive. If the objective of installing their current CCTV system can the CCTV network is simply to be linked with ours. prevent crime and to protect nor- “Many hotels have ex- mal people, then it’s very useful. pressed interested in connecting “But in any criminal case, to the system. Somchai Pikul- police should complete their case thong, President of the Banks of first before releasing footage to Phuket Association, said that the the media. If the suspect has not banks [in Phuket] will join the yet been found guilty, police network,” Col Phuwadol said. should not release the footage to “We also plan to invite pri- the public,” he said. vate estates that already have “I think the CCTV security CCTV security systems to join system is good and it is important the network. The OrBorTor, for a tourism province such as once they realize the benefits of Phuket. As we can see now, the the system, will be able to take number of offenses against prop- part in areas they administer,” he erty in Phuket is high and the added. trend is increasing, because Col Phuwadol has also pro- where business is good, criminals posed using the system as part often come to take advantage of of a wider police communications people. network. “We could use it for vid- “And there always remains eo conferencing and exchanging the difficulty in preventing crime,” information with police in other K. Banthoon added. provinces,” he said. To that end, Col Phuwadol Hooking the system up to is looking forward to seeing an the local Office for Disaster Mit- explosion in the number of CCTV igation and Prevention and using movement will be tracked and to the footage – and decisions Thongton agrees that there is a cameras hooked up to the net- CCTV cameras for traffic regu- scrutinized by the state. about how it will be used – fall to potential for problems, especially work. “New businesses that do lation were other options, he add- Many people have argued the discretion of unjust or unscru- in criminal cases where footage not have CCTV for security can ed. that while there is nothing wrong pulous officials. is released to the media too ear- ask the CAT to hook them up. “If we have CCTV all over with such a system in theory. The Phuket Provincial Chief ly. Businesses that already have the island, there will be less real problems arise when access Public Prosecutor Banthoon “To consider whether or not CCTV can ask the CAT – or crime,” he concluded. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS September 2 - 8, 2006 Queer News I think I’ll go visit my sister. You wanna come? hree boys are now safely back The police then contacted the boys’ at home after a four-day bi- parents and told them to come pick them cycle adventure across Roi-Et up. Tawee’s and Tontrakan’s parents TProvince. said the boys might have to wait a bit; The mini-biker gang set off from they had no money for the bus fare and the home of gang leader Tawee Senput- would have to try to borrow it from tawong, 13, in the Kasetwisai District neighbors. of the province with the aim of visiting In the meantime, Tawee and Ton- his sister who is incarcerated on theft trakan told Phongphet that they were charges in a Juvenile Observation and going out to buy food and would be back Protection Center in Roi-Et Town. soon. After a few hours the two boys On August 18, young Tawee led had still not returned, so police sent out his two younger accomplices, Tontrakan a team to look for them. They could find Phosrirat, 10, and Phongphet Thaonoo, no trace. Phongphet was collected by 9, out on two old bicycles. The boys took his parents. turns pedaling and balancing on the back The search was called off when for the 70-kilometer journey. the boys turned up at school the follow- When they reached the town ing day, having cycled the 70km back Tawee became confused by the unfa- home. miliar streets and found he could not re- After the story was released, remember where the detention center was. porters went to interview the object of The boys therefore decided to pedal the boys’ quest, Tawee’s 15-year-old around the town in an attempt to find it. sister. When they could pedal no more, She said that this wasn’t the first they stopped at a sala for the night. They time her brother had done something like remained there for two days before a this. park security guard finally noticed them Two weeks earlier he had turned and kicked them out. Soon after, the up at the center in the middle of the night boys, now exhausted and very grubby, after cycling all the way to see her. were stopped by a police officer. She said that three years before, After talking with the boys the of- when Tawee was 10, he had cycled all ficer discovered that they had been re- the way to Nakhon Ratchasima where ported missing and took them ©to Roi- she had been working, a distance of One of the pret- Et Town Police Station. They recounted about 300 kilometers. tiest beaches on TRASHING their tale to the police officers there. She explained that she and her Phuket’s shore is The officers, taking pity on them, brother were very close and she was Ya Nui Beach, in treated them to a meal and held a col- the only person Tawee would listen to. Tambon Rawai. Phuket lection to raise money for them. In total When she was living at home she would Sadly, no one has they collected over 500 baht, most of it take care of her brother as the family seen fit to clean up the garbage Seen a nasty informal dump in your coming from Pol Sen Sgt Maj Naphrat was very poor and their parents were brought in by the weather, resulting neighborhood? Send us a picture, to Supratri who had won money in a re- busy working, she said. in the mess pictured above. [email protected] cent lottery. Source: Kom Chad Luek September 2 - 8, 2006 AROUND THE ISLAND PHUKET GAZETTE 7

By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn ention the word “jelly” and some people think of the M squiggly blob of bright green substance they loved to eat when they were children. JELLY DELI But for 25-year-old Nata- back for more when they realize added separately and allowed to cha “Nut” Mayong, jelly is far that the flavors are more com- cool before the next can be ap- more than strangely-textured con- plex and far less sweet than they plied,” she said. fection – it’s an outlet for her cre- had expected. Although she already has an ativity and a means of expression. Although she employs four impressive variety of molds, K. K. Nut is an artist, and gelatin is staff, K. Nut always does the Nut is always on the lookout for her chosen medium. tricky parts herself. These in- new ones. She is also happy to Originally from Chumphon clude blending the ingredients, complete orders using any molds province, K Nut started selling her cooking and placing the heated that customers supply her with in creations in the food court on the liquid into the gelatin molds, where order to fill special orders. second floor of the Tesco-Lotus they cool. The cost of K. Nut’s con- supercenter about a year ago. “I worry that the taste will gealed creations start from as He kiosk is called Woon change if I don’t make it by my- little as two baht a piece, and Khun Nut in Thai – woon is the self, but I do let my workers help range to as much as as 270 baht Thai word for jelly or gelatin – in other ways, such as by remov- a pound (453 grams) for an intri- and also bears a sign in English ing the gelatin from the mold af- cately decorated jelly “cake”. that reads, “Jelly Fruit Juice”. ter it has cooled,” she added. For those with the required K. Nut said that she be- Working with gelatin is patience, K. Nut plans to offer came interested in gelatin des- harder than many people think, classes in how to make gelatin serts after attending a fair in she said. “It’s tricky to get the confections in the future. Bangkok, where one of the food consistency just right: not too firm “This business makes me vendors had an impressive array or so weak that it becomes wa- happy because I get to create of gelatins on sale. tery – especially when dealing new designs all the time,” she Having long been interested with so many different flavorings said. in cooking – and dessert-making and colorings”, she said. in particular – K. Nut asked the Natacha ‘Nut’ Mayong has more than 1,000 jelly molds. Also, removing the gelatins Jelly Fruit Juice delivers within owners whether they held classes K. Nut is constantly look- well as milk for white. from the mold carelessly can re- Phuket City. Special orders to teach the tricks of the jelly- ing for new ways to bring new To dispel the myth that jelly sult in hours of painstaking work should be placed at least one making trade. taste sensations into the gelati- is just for kids, K. Nut said that being wasted, she said. day in advance. For more infor- nous realm. “I love to find new most of her customers are actu- “It takes about five hours to mation, visit the shop or call K. MOLDS ingredients. Whenever I eat, I ally adults, who initially like the make one layered gelatin cake, Nut at Tel: 06-2785838 or 06- As it happened, they did. So af- always wonder if I could adapt unique designs – and then come because each layer needs to be 6915959. ter a 10-day crash course, K. Nut the taste of the food in my mouth returned to Phuket. A year to gelatin,” she said. passed, with K. Nut working Even though gelatin is usu- hard every day to perfect her ally produced from collagen ex- technique and acquire new jelly tracted from skin, bones, carti- molds, of which she has now lage, ligaments and other animal amassed more than a thousand – tissues, that fact did not stop K. many of them imported. Nut from taking part in last year’s These include shapes such Vegetarian Festival. as hearts, flowers, bears, Christ- Using a special formula that mas trees, fish, dinosaurs, dol- she says is 100% vegetarian, K. phins, ducks and roses – to name Nut’s creations turned heads at but a few. last year’s festival, during which With so many possibilities, they sold well at Jui Tui Shrine. K. Nut suspected that there might be a niche market for cute, FAVORITES colorful gelatin cakes and confections in Phuket, so she opened her “It was quite successful because shop at Tesco-Lotus. Her com- the gelatins were attractive and pany delivers within Phuket City, quite different from the regular sending “gelatin cakes” to cus- vegetarian fare,” she said. tomers’ homes or hotels, where The most popular flavors are they are often the centerpiece of kati (coconut milk), chocolate, surprise parties. coffee and various fruit juices, These often bear such tid- she said. Among the flavors she ings as “Happy Birthday” or “I has recently added to meet cus- Love You”, which K. Nut spells tomers’ requests are jackfruit, out using her special molds, of lychee, taro, and corn. which she has all 26 English-lan- To make the necessary col- guage letters and a good number orings, K. Nut uses fruit juices of Chinese characters as well. and colored flavoring syrups, as 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE REGION September 2 - 8, 2006

found to be polluting public areas. Surinya Yunan, Assistant to the Samui Mayor, ordered the action. After several failed attempts to stop hotels and resorts allowing untreated waste to drain into the sea and nearby Chaweng Lake, which is part of the public water supply. In addition to blocking the outlets, K. Surinya said that he also created a blacklist of hotels that were breaking Samui’s environmental codes. Hotels that do not introduce adequate sewage treatment FROM THE equipment or find alternative ways to dispose of their waste- GULF OF water risk losing their accommodation licenses, he said. THAILAND Tesco-Lotus, Samui’s larg- By Barry Singleton est retail outlet, is also under scrutiny. Samui officials are con- ccording to an 18- cerned that waste from the shop- month study funded by ping complex is being disposed of the European Com on public land. K. Surinya said munity and Associa- that if this proves to be the case, A the company will face heavy pen- tion of Southeast Asian Nations Energy Facility, Koh Samui will alties. soon run desperately short of the water and electricity needed to Wicked weevils: Environmental develop and grow in coming experts from the Department of years. Agriculture recently announced Kecha Thirakomen, Project that Koh Samui’s palm trees are Director of the Feasibility Study no longer threatened by an infes- for the Sustainable Development tation of leaf-eating beetles, of Samui Island, earlier this known as Brontispa longissima The current power supply on Samui, delivered through tangles of cables like the one pictured above, will that began around three years month said the situation needs be able to meet demand only for the next two to three years, say experts. critical attention because the is- ago. land will be able to meet demand Small “Ten Bien” wasps, for only another two to three formally named Asecodes his- years. pinarum, were imported from As Samui continues to de- Vietnam to feed on the beetles’ velop and grow, ever-greater de- Koh Samui facing larvae, saving the trees. Howev- mands are being placed on its er, according to local farmers, resources. The study also points there are still dangerously high out that the island is still served numbers of Red Palm Weevils on by a modest electricity substation the island. Potentially even more and lacks the water-storage fa- destructive, the weevils, also cilities needed to guarantee con- resources shortage known as Rhynchophorus fer- sistent pubic supply. rungineus, can bore deep into The research team sug- mentioned as potential fuel for cubic meters. It also says new sellers from various sectors of the trunk of the coconut tree, gested a number of solutions to an island power station. basins must be built in order to the industry and encourage ex- becoming difficult to detect. these concerns, some based on Regarding water supply, avoid future droughts. change and co-operation be- The Ten Bien wasps are existing local resources. researchers recommended that The findings come at a time tween them through the creation sadly ineffective against the Red In terms of sustainable pow- the authorities first extend the when Samui is facing important of regional tourism packages and Palm Weevil, which often kills er, solar energy and wave-gen- capacity of existing reservoirs, questions regarding its future. combination tour programs that trees outright. The weevils are erated power were recommend- such as the one located in Cha- Many local residents hope the could be offered to international best controlled by the regular ed. Coconut husks were also weng, by a total of by 2.5 million recommendations will provide visitors. application of pesticides, poured guidelines for a more sustainable Thirty Indonesian compa- directly on to the larvae. approach to development. nies were represented at the Funds are now being sought event, which took place at the by the local government to rid the Regional roundup: On August Samui Palm Beach Resort in island of this newest pest. If left 23, the Tourism Authority of Thai- Bophut. to spread, the Red Palm Weevil land hosted a special travel exhi- could destroy much of the island’s bition on Koh Samui to encour- Raising a stink: Several hotels remaining coconut plantations. age greater co-operation between in Chaweng experienced prob- Thai and Indonesian tourism com- lems during the recent high sea- Tax haul: The Surat Thani Rev- panies. son when local officials ordered enue Office recently released its The aims of the exhibition the Public Works Department to mid-year tax figures for the prov- were to bring together buyers and block sewage outlets that were ince, which include tax revenue from the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phang Ngan and Koh Tao. Between October 2005 and June 2006, the tax office collected a total of 3.7 billion baht, up 5% from the same period for the previous year. Of the total, around 2.5 billion baht came from personal income tax, an increase of 32%. Officials attributed the increase in collected taxes to better efficiency by tax office staff. However, community leaders expressed concern that the money would not be fairly allocated to improve amenities and services for local people. September 2 - 8, 2006 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 B2bn allocated to four-year drive to boost English skills he caretaker Cabinet If it is deemed fit to revise has approved a 2-billion- the content in accordance with baht budget for a large- IAU’s decision, the institute Tscale project to provide would then discuss the changes intensive English teaching in both with the Obec and an expert com- schools and tutorial classes. mittee, she said. The project is aimed at up- grading the standard of English Candid camera: Following the competency among Thai people Internet posting of photos of a to an international level. young woman using a public re- Headed by caretaker Dep- Famous former Muay Thai champion Tawee “Iron Wheel Put” Phipakul (left) told journalists who stroom in Bangkok’s Siam tracked him down about his new business selling pork with yellow rice in Trang Town, where he uty Prime Minister Surakiart Square, police have warned operates a vending stall with his youngest son, Kittipan (right). Sathirathai, the project will begin women to be more careful when this year and run until 2010. using public toilets and dressing The three target groups are: rooms. One of the vans was sent testing unit at the department of- ventional PCR test takes about high-school and university stu- Wisut Wantibut, deputy to Phichit, where the demand for fices, Dr Warachit said, and, un- eight hours to garner results, but dents, who are expected to im- head of the Crime Against Chil- bird-flu tests is particularly high. like the department’s 12 provin- the real-time PCR shortens the prove their skills by 50%; students dren, Juveniles and Women Sup- The other is going to be kept on cial branch laboratories, they are test time to between three and with special qualifications or tal- pression Division, advised wom- standby at the department. Each capable of conducting tests us- four hours, he said. ents, who are expected to mas- en to look out for tiny devices that of the units is equipped with its ing real-time polymerase chain re- ter advanced usage of English; might be hidden in toilets and own generator and is worth 15 action, reducing by half the time Around The Nation news round- and at least 60,000 members of dressing rooms in spas, fitness million baht. needed to confirm a case of hu- up is sourced from the pages of the workforce. centers and shopping centers. The laboratories are almost man bird-flu infection. The Nation and Kom Chad Luek At the same time, the Cab- “Don’t expose too much of as well-equipped as the bird-flu The 12 laboratories’ con- newspapers. inet also approved a further 529 your body and please don’t think million baht for additional Man- you can do absolutely anything at darin teaching during the same all when you are alone,” he said. period to ensure all 12th-graders It would be better if the state undergo Chinese-language study. imposed sales restrictions on tiny digital cameras rather than wait- Simple solution: Excessive cov- ing for them to be misused and erage of violence in the media trying to catch those responsible, could lead to a generation that he said. considers rapes, murders, as- The maximum penalty for saults and robberies common- anyone caught committing such place, said activist Taenkhun Jit- a crime is a three-year prison issara, head of the “One Family, sentence, he added. One Grateful Child” project. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Culture Ministry Off streets, into debt: Social in Petchaburi Province, the ac- activists criticized authorities in tivist called for urgent action from Chiang Mai for failing to provide parents, saying they should “pro- garland sellers with interim assis- vide children with a warm family tance after taking them off the and have lots of time to talk to streets in the run-up to the Royal each other”, lest they fall prey to Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 horti- the violent messages directed at cultural exhibition, which begins them by the media. on November 1 and ends on Jan- Taenkhun encouraged chil- uary 31. dren to hug and wai their parents A female activist, who every day and embrace His Maj- asked not to be named, said the esty the King’s “sufficiency econ- garland sellers, mostly children, omy” theory in their daily lives. were already facing economic The project, which thus far difficulties and would have to has attracted more than 100,000 endure hardship for another six young participants, is slated to go months. to violence-torn Pattani next She said money from sell- month to promote the project ing garlands at intersections was there. a major source of income for more than 80 poor families who Heavenly body count: The Of- had done it for more than 10 fice of Basic Education Commis- years. Most fathers in these fam- sion (Obec) will not immediately ilies were laborers or construc- revise the content of its textbooks tion workers, while the mothers regarding the solar system follow- had no other jobs, she said. ing the decision of the Interna- tional Astronomical Union (IAU) Running a fowl: The Ministry of to downgrade Pluto to a “dwarf Public Health’s Medical Scienc- planet”, an Obec official said. es Department unveiled two new The Institute for the Promo- mobile laboratories in an effort to tion of Teaching Science and cope with rising demand for ad- Technology will have to study the vanced laboratory facilities in re- matter first, said Obec Deputy mote areas hit by bird flu, said Secretary-General Areerat Wa- Department Director-General Dr tanasin. Paijit Warachit. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH September 2 - 8, 2006 Thai captives escape Aceh pirates

hree Thai fishing-boat lice Station, on August 21. Offic- captains kidnapped by ers rushed to the scene, but the pirates from Aceh in perpetrator had already fled. TJuly have escaped their K. Somphop’s wife, Wanna captors and safe are in the hands Bandon, told police that the ar- of the Indonesian authorities. gument started after a neighbor, The three men, Mutahlem whom she knew only as Sgt Maj Matlem, Rawhim Ali and Bunlert Od, clipped her favorite dog with Phrommun, all natives of Song- his vehicle. khla, were seized on July 25 and She told her husband, who held on the Indonesian island of decided to go over to Od’s house Sumatra. to confront him over the incident The pirates initially de- and demand that he drive more manded a ransom of 1.2 million carefully in future. baht for the safe return of the K. Wanna said, “Sgt Maj Od three men. shouted that we should go and After the intervention of the live somewhere else. This was Thai Embassy in Jakarta, a ran- the start of a violent argument. som of 300,000 baht per person Sgt Maj Od kicked Somphop and was agreed upon. he fell to the ground, entangled The owners of the three with his motorcycle. boats on which the men served “Then Sgt Maj Od pulled out then transfered the money into an his gun and shot Somphop twice. Indonesian bank account. Then he got in his Toyota pickup Before the captives were and drove off.” released, however, Indonesian It was reported that police police swooped, arresting Indo- now know the full name of Sgt nesian citizen Aslee Marujah Maj Od, and that he works in when he attempted to withdraw crime suppression. At the time of the money. going to press, however, he had The police then sent a 100- still not been found. strong force to raid a suspected Boys in Pattani beat the heat by diving into a river. pirate hide-out in Langsa, Aceh. Blood bath: A fighting-cock ex- No trace of the Thai hostages or pert was shot dead at close range their captors was found. Sting stung? A police sergeant On August 23, the Com- who had bought guns from him while he was bathing outside his Independently of the police in Satun has been arrested on mander of Satun Provincial Po- and officers were now working lover’s house in Bang Khan Dis- action, however, the Thai fisher- suspicion of selling guns. lice, Pol Maj Gen Thonjareon Su- to track them down. He added trict, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, on men had managed to escape from Police were alerted to the wanno, sent a special unit to in- that he was particularly con- the morning of August 18. the house where they were be- alleged crime when staff at Satun tercept the sergeant, after receiv- cerned that the guns may have The victim, Sophon Kaew- ing held in Medan. Locals helped Post Office reported that Pol Sgt ing information that he was due ended up in the hands of people taewa, 42, was washing himself them get to the police. Suriyan Matthing, 36, had been to pick up another package. involved in the insurgency raging after feeding his fighting cocks, At the time of going to press receiving suspicious packages. After Suriyan signed for his in three Southern border prov- which he kept at the house of his the men were still in the care of Post office staff said that Sgt delivery, officers swooped and inces. minor wife, Nisa Bamrung, 35. the Indonesian authorities, but Suriyan had received more than demanded to see the contents of The General added that po- Sorn Petseengern, a neigh- were expected to travel back to 20 packages since June this year. the package. Inside they found a lice were also investigating the bor, pulled up on a Honda Wave Thailand shortly, via Penang in Each package had a stated value police-issue .38 pistol. source of the police-issue weap- motorcycle, parked in front of the Malaysia. of around 20,000 baht. Sgt Suriyan gave a state- ons. house, walked into the yard of ment saying that formerly he had Nisa’s house and shot Sophon been a Squad Leader at Raman Booze cruise busted: Three five times at point-blank range in District Police Station in Yala men were arrested in a joint op- the chest and throat with a 9mm Province, but since last year had eration by Satun Customs offic- pistol. been assisting the Department of ers and the Royal Thai Navy for He then got back on his bike Special Investigations in Satun. attempting to smuggle foreign and drove away. He also admitted that he or- wine and liquor into the country. K. Nisa told police that, be- dered the guns with the intention Officers boarded the Chok fore the shooting, Sophon had of selling them on to customers Dee Tammalang 2 close to Koh walked over from his major in the South. Doi Yai. On board they discov- wife’s house to feed his fighting Gen Thonjareon said that ered 1,920 bottles of wine and cocks. The gunman, Sorn, was Suriyan had a list of all the people spirits on which duty had not been also a fighting-cock expert and paid. had been engaged in a long-running dispute with Sophon over Dog fight: Police in Nakhon Sri gambling on fights. Thammarat are hunting for a fel- At the time of the killing, low officer after a man was shot Sorn was apparently drunk after twice in the head during an argu- coming back from a funeral in a ment over a dog. The victim, truck neighboring village and had de- driver Somphop Saejeam, was cided to settle the argument once left in critical condition. and for all, she said. The shooting was reported to Pol Lt Col Thammanoon Around the South news round Faijoo, Deputy Superintendent, up is sourced from Kom Chad Nakhon Sri Thammarat City Po- Luek newspaper. September 2 - 8, 2006 PHUKET GAZETTE 11 12 PHUKET GAZETTE September 2 - 8, 2006 September 2 - 8, 2006 GOOD LIVING PHUKET GAZETTE 13

Norwegian Meatballs Guest with Stewed Cabbage Serves 2 people chef By Jenna Wise Ingredients: 500g ground beef; ½ medium onion, chopped small; erje Hoff was an English 20g flour; teacher in his native 3 beaten eggs; Norway for 30 years Black pepper and salt to taste; Tbefore moving to Phuket 2 teaspoons Aroma sauce. and starting the Southern Fried Rice guesthouse and restaurant. For the stewed cabbage: He opened the European and 1½ cups medium-chopped white Thai restaurant, specializing in cabbage; Norwegian food, in Kata, in De- 1 tablespoon butter; cember last year. 1 cup milk; “I met my former business 2 tablespoons medium-chopped partner when I came to Phuket onion; on holiday,” he said. “She was an 1 cup cranberry jelly; excellent manager and chef, but 1 cup brown sauce prepared sadly she became ill and had to from packet mix. stop working.” Terje then hired Chonticha Method: Kampongpi to oversee the Mix all the ingredients for the kitchen, and he said he is happy meatballs in a large bowl. with the way his new cook pre- Form four balls and then fry pares all of the 250 dishes on the them on medium heat for about menu. 10 minutes, or until they are “The Norwegian and other cooked. Scandinavian visitors all compli- To prepare the stewed cab- ment our Norwegian meatballs,” bage, put all the ingredients into VIKING DELIGHTS Terje noted. a pan and heat slowly. You can also add ground ditionally served with this meal. meat used in the Norwegian The guesthouse has seven Simmer for about 10 min- nutmeg to the stewed cabbage. Terje says that the main differ- meatballs is more roughly ground spotless, attractive rooms, priced utes, adding more milk or water Cranberry jelly, brown ences between Norwegian and and Norwegian meatballs are big- from 300 to 2,500 baht a night, if necessary. sauce and boiled potatoes are tra- Swedish meatballs are that the ger. including breakfast. There is also free wireless Internet both in the Southern Fried Rice guest rooms and in the dining Serves 2 people area. Downstairs there is a bar with pool table. Ingredients: Southern Fried Rice is also 2 cups steamed jasmine rice; the home of the Phuket Chess ½ cup mixed seafood; Club, only the third chess club to ½ pineapple, chopped small; be formed in Thailand. The game 1 tablespoon onion, chopped small; is a passion of Terje’s, and he 1 tablespoon tomato, chopped small; welcomes anyone interested in 1-2 tablespoons cashew nuts; playing. If anyone can beat him, ¼ small red chili, chopped finely; he says, he will buy them a drink. 2 teaspoons soy sauce; Southern Fried Rice guest- Method: house and restaurant is at 100/ Put 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a wok and heat. 14-15 Kata Rd (in the Kata Fry the seafood for two to three minutes, then add the Night Bazaar behind Kata Thai vegetables, pineapple pieces and cashew nuts. Stir Boxing). Tel: 076 284632 and well. Add the soy sauce and continue frying for a 01-8948446. Email: sfkata@ couple of minutes before serving. For a special ef- hotmail.com. It is open seven fect, serve the fried rice in a scooped-out pineapple days a week from 8 am until half. late.

Deep-fried fish with three tastes Serves 1-2 people

Ingredients: 1 fresh white snapper, weighing about 600g; 5 garlic cloves, chopped small; 3 medium-hot fresh red chilis, chopped small; 2 tablespoons tamarind juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; ½ medium-sized onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons sugar.

For the topping, mix together: 1 cup finely chopped pineapple; 1 medium-hot red chili, finely chopped; ½ medium-sized onion, finely chopped; Spring onions to decorate. In another pan mix the chopped To serve, drain the fish and Method: garlic, medium-hot chilis, tama- place on a serving dish. Pour the Wash the fish well. Heat enough rind juice, fish sauce, sliced on- sauce over before arranging the vegetable oil in a large pan to deep ion and sugar. topping. Decorate with attrac- fry the fish. Fry it for about five Heat this sauce slowly and tively cut spring onions and serve minutes, taking care not to over- let simmer for two to three min- with Southern Fried Rice for a cook it. utes. delicious, filling meal. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PEOPLE September 2 - 8, 2006 Happily Ever After Recent weddings in Phuket BECOMING

Left: Elizabeth Amancruises Manager Bill O’Leary recently made Doyle and Barry headlines when he passed a provincial-level review O'Gara from Ireland, were committee’s interview in his application to become a married at Le Thai citizen. Now just a signature by the Interior Méridien Phuket Minister away from officially becoming a Thai national, Beach Resort on August 2. the Australian-Born long-time Phuket resident tells the Gazette’s Stephen Fein why he wants to be a Thai national – and what the process entails.

SF: How long have you been import. It’s very bizarre, we are living in Phuket? total imports. I pinch myself ev- Bill: I have been here for ery morning! 19 years. I first came here in Below: Pornthai 1987. I got a job delivering a sail- SF: So do you live near the Chainok and Giles ing boat from Hamilton Island to Amanpuri? Howle from Phuket. It was the famous Bill: Yes, at Surin Beach. England cruiser/racer Stormvogel. The hotel owned the land that I celebrated their I was cruising around here live on. I was very lucky. I ran in wedding at the in 1987 and 1988 when I met to what is now probably the top Kata Beach Adrian Zecha. He offered me a luxury boutique hotel company in Resort on July 28. job as an arm of the Amanpuri’s the world … Here in Phuket, business, renting boats to the rich Amanpuri has the best real es- and famous. tate between Singapore and In- So I got on board in 1988 dia… Everyone in Phuket knows and have been there ever since. that the headland location there is just phenomenal. SF: Do you still get out on the The Amanpuri personifies boats these days? the entire company. Amazingly, Bill: I did for many years, it’s the exact place I arrived in but now we have trained up 60 Phuket by boat. I arrived there crew, so they operate all the boats on Stormvogel on the same day and I pretty much drive a desk. Amanpuri had its soft opening in But I still go and meet and take 1987. all the celebrities out; because I like that part of the job. SF: What inspired you to apply for Thai citizenship? SF: Any really big names? Bill: Well, I am really do- Bill: All of them. Of the ing it for my four children. They really big names, the top 20 ce- were all born here and I don’t lebrities in the world, the list of want them to grow up and not those who have never been to have a sense of identity and Amanpuri is short. culture about where they are from. SF: What sort of privacy do I want them to be part of they get? somewhere, rather than part of Bill: Well, that’s the whole this “lost generation” culture of thing. It’s all very, very private expat kids who don’t belong any- because it’s on a headland. Other where and are just going to be self, “I am going to try and get people can’t get in. It’s extremely drifting around the planet. Thai citizenship?” strict. Also, they all read and write Bill: About 10 years ago, I and speak Thai. They are very guess. I started to feel like I was SF: They have Thai in their es- at home here. Whenever I went never let me in. sence. anywhere else, I felt like I wasn’t Bill: (laughs) Plus, I was at home. Yeah, It’s that strict ‘It’s a attracted to many Every time I returned to so the celebrities painstaking of the virtues of Phuket I felt like I was returning can have a really process, Thai culture; the home, even though it wasn’t my good holiday with- serenity and the home in any kind of formal sense. out having to worry though; trying to patience and the So I thought to myself, “I about invasion of become Thai is resolve. Those wonder what the process is? Is it privacy and stuff not for the faint- things attracted possible?” I had heard that other like that. And the me to the Thai people had done it. boats are just an hearted.’ side. It has been a very painstak- extra arm of that. In 20 years, I ing, lengthy process. I knew it It’s even more pri- have been imbued could be put to an end at any turn vate – they can go out for seven with the culture. I am steeped in by any official. But I thought, or 10 days and never see any- what it is to be Thai and how to “Well, there’s nothing to lose … one. behave. why not give it a shot?” I have also read up on the If an event isn’t listed SF: Does all your family live culture and history and I think it’s SF: When did you first submit in the Gazette’s on Phuket, too? the most amazing country on the something to the government? Bill: Yes, I live here with planet, so I wanted to be part of Bill: I started the process Events Calendar my wife Carolyn and my four that too. about seven or eight years ago. I it probably isn’t one. kids live here, too. They are 13, It’s a painstaking process, first got my Thai residency, which 11, seven and three. A son, my though; trying to become Thai is is actually more stringent that the List your event now. eldest, and three daughters. not for the faint-hearted. citizenship. They do all their homework very well. There are phuketgazette.net/calendar SF: Where is your wife from? SF: When did you embark on a lot of unsavory expats out Bill: Australia. It’s a full this? When did you say to your- here… September 2 - 8, 2006 PHUKET PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 15 A THAI CITIZEN SF: Can you hold dual citizen- ister still has to sign off on it. As I ship with Thailand as an Aus- said, it is not for the faint-hearted. tralian? This interview was in Thai; two Bill: I haven’t gone through hours of in-depth questioning. the complete process yet, but I will check it out as it goes. But SF: Is it true that you had to Bill O’Leary: ‘…the process Australia has no problem with us sing the National Anthem and of becoming Thai turns you being dual citizens ... I think there the King’s Theme? Thai, I think.’ will be no problems with Thailand Bill: Yes. You have to be either. That’s a big part of their good at those. I practiced for questions, too. It’s a very serious months. The National Anthem is endeavor. People who are mar- much easier than HM the King’s ried to a Thai might find it easier. Theme, Phra Baramee. Of I lost 10 points by not being mar- course my son picked them up ried to a Thai. faster than me. They asked me why my SF: Do you think your appli- Thai was so bad, and I told them, cation for Thai citizenship will “If you let me be Thai then of be approved? course I will go and learn a Thai. I am a Thai inside my Bill: I think my chance is more…” But it’s a points process, heart and that’s all that matters pretty good. The devil is in the and I got 10 for personality. Plus, to me.” detail, of course, but I have got I have always paid my taxes. And one of the panel said, this far. They interview scores of “That’s the best answer you people about you. The people you could have ever given for why SF: Did you have to pass a lan- work with, the people you work you should be Thai.” And that is guage test? for – even the guy down the amazing coming from a 13-year- Bill: Well, you have to sit street. They do their homework old Billy, and it is his truth, be- through an interview with eight … I think that only people who cause he has lived here his entire people, including a Vice-Gover- have been through the process life. He is a part of this country nor, the District Police Chief, the can really ever know what it is and culture. How could he not Provincial Tax Office chief and like. It isn’t easy, but I don’t think be? others… I think the Interior Min- it would be worth it if it was.

SF: Yeah, they just sent one This is the first time I have back to Alabama... spoken about it; the process was Bill: And he was teaching, humbling. too! SF: Why humbling? SF: It seems that for every guy Bill: Well, the paperwork like Andrew Biggs you have got borders on the phenomenal. But another guy like Karr. now that it seems to be near to Bill: Yes, that’s the thing. fruition, it feels like it is worth it. The Thais tend to think, “Better My children will have that now. safe than sorry… Let’s not let any foreigners become Thai.” SF: Are you applying for the That’s the way they keep out the whole family? bad elements… Bill: I didn’t want to go But the process of becom- through the complete process if ing Thai turns you Thai, I think. they didn’t allow me. Why go to Because you become so patient all that effort – taking the little and tolerant, loving and under- girls down to be fingerprinted and standing of the culture that you all that? think “They certainly aren’t go- It’s a huge process. I ing to let too many people have thought that if I got through the this privilege and honor” – for me screening process, and also my it’s an honor. son Tim, then we’ll take it from They do not just give this there. He speaks perfect Thai, far away, it is very special to them better than mine. and the recipient also feels that In one of the many screen- it’s very special. ing interviews, they asked Tim if The recipient has to feel that he would be upset if they declined they are up to the task of being a his application to become a Thai great ambassador for the coun- citizen and he replied in perfect try. It is really quite a serious Thai, “Not at all. I don’t need a thing. piece of paper to know that I am 16 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS September 2 - 8, 2006 T his week

TASTY PIPS: Pip Austin, General Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Parichat Utintu (3rd from left), Editor of the Phuket Gazette, joins Robiah of Sileni Wine from New Zealand, talks to guests at a wine maker’s dinner at Zainal (center), Director (Thailand) for Tourism Malaysia; former Director (Thailand) Sani Sham The Evason Resort and Six Senses Spa, in Rawai, on August 19. Evason Ahmad (2nd from right); Deputy Director (Thailand) Ahmad Zawawi Bin Zakaria (2nd from Executive Chef Justin Maiklem from Australia designed a six-course dinner left), and Supreeya Jitrawiparat (left), Marketing Manager Tourism Malaysia’s Phuket office, with each dish paired to a different Sileni wine. at an reception for media and tour agents at the Royal Phuket City Hotel on July 18.

SUAVE SHINDIG: Phuket-based publishers Image Asia held the official launch party of their One2Go Magazine, the in-flight magazine for Orient Thai Airlines, at the Aspasia resort in Kata on August 19. The event attracted the ideal crowd of islanders for a night of sophistication and outright fun. September 2 - 8, 2006 MOTORING PHUKET GAZETTE 17

ord Thailand has added a new seven-seat SUV to its line-up with the FAustralian-built Territory FORD’S TOP GHIA Ghia. FORD’S TOP GHIA “The decision by Ford Thai- BEHIND land to add the Territory is fur- THE ther proof this innovative model is a world-class vehicle,” said WHEEL Ford Australia President Tom By Jeff Heselwood Gorman. “Australian motor-vehicle The list is endless. Suffice expertise is being recognized to say that the Territory Ghia is around the world and the export very well equipped throughout. of the Territory to Thailand is tes- Tom Gorman says, “Our tament to the quality of cars we design engineers had a brief to are building here,” he added. create a Territory with enhanced The Territory features Hill performance and other excellent Descent Control, an alloy spare features – but not to compromise wheel, and front and rear towing functionality and versatility.” eyes. There are three specifica- The Territory is Australia’s tions of the vehicle in other mar- best-selling SUV, racking up nu- kets but in Thailand we have the merous awards, including Wheels top-of-the-range, all-wheel- Thailand is getting the top-end Territory Ghia with all-wheel drive and 258bhp, four-liter engine. Car of the Year 2004 and con- driveTerritory Ghia . development and manufacture of you get the opportunity; although cruise control switches. The pre- secutive Best Recreational Four- Powered by a 258bhp (190 its models. Ford, along with GM it is something of a contact sport, mium audio system features a six- wheel Drive titles in Australia’s kW), four-liter engine, the torque Australia brand Holden and Japa- nobody gets hurt and, of course, disc in-dash system, complete Best Cars awards. Ford Thailand output is particularly impressive, nese giant Toyota, vies for the top the cars are totally expendable. with 150 Watt amplifier and sub- hopes to sell around 120 Territorys peaking at 383Nm at the rela- spot in the Outback. The export of the award- woofer. a year and is confident of meet- tively low engine speed of just Traditionally, Ford and Hol- winning Territory to other coun- The pedals are power ad- ing its target. The Territory Ghia 2,500rpm. A six-speed automatic den also fight for honors in the tries, such as New Zealand and justable, while there is an electro- costs around 2.95 million baht all transmission is standard and fea- Aussie V8 sedan series, with the South Africa, has made the SUV chromatic, auto-dimming rear- in. tures a sequential speed-shift with laurels generally going to which- one of the most popular in the view mirror; particularly useful in a leather-covered shift lever. ever company can produce a southern hemisphere. Phuket, where few drivers seem For more information on the Ford has been selling cars quick car and a quick driver in In some markets it com- to turn their high beams off. Territory Ghia visit www.ford. in Australia since its inception in any particular year. Holden is on mands a turbocharged engine Dynamic stability control co.th 1904, but it was in 1925 that pro- top at the moment, with Garth producing a healthy 330bhp, but and traction control are standard, For information on the Aussie V8 duction began, at a facility in Tander leading the championship; in rural Thailand 258bhp is while there are ventilated disc series, visit www.v8supercar. Geelong, 80 kilometers from Craig Lowndes in a Ford is sec- deemed sufficient. brakes front and rear, with twin- com.au Melbourne, Victoria. The com- ond. There’s a long way to go to It is, however, extremely pot calipers at the sharp end. pany claims to be the only Aus- the end of the season though, and well-appointed. There is a leath- Anti-lock braking is standard, as Jeff Heselwood may be con- tralian manufacturer that is that could all change with im- er-wrapped steering wheel, is electronic brake force distribu- tacted at Email: jhc@ wholly responsible for design, mense speed. Worth watching if which incorporates audio and tion. netvigator.com 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE September 2 - 8, 2006 Happy thoughts the secret to staying young By Janyaporn Morel At the event Khun Jig revealed to the Gazette her beauty very woman wants to secrets. “I’m an early riser. I keep her body and face wake up about 5 am every morn- looking as young and ing and go for a run or a quick Ebeautiful for as long as walk around my neighborhood possible, and there are many while listening to music. methods touted as the ultimate “I spend about 45 minutes way of fighting the ravages of trying to get into a sweat and time. make my body feel fresh, be- Naowarat ‘Khun Jig’ Yuktanant – ‘You should cure your scars from the inside first.’ Thai superstar actress cause when I start my day feel- Naowarat “Khun Jig” Yuktanant, ing fresh, I feel good for the rest ing for me. My sons visit me when an education, which they can tors and supporting them through who has featured in more than of the day.” they can, and this makes me use for their future. My first son encouragement. This work, she 300 movies and is now a mother Khun Jig keeps herself busy, happy,” she says. wants to be a movie director, says, helps her maintain a healthy of two teenage boys, has shown but rates being happy as equally Both her teenage boys – 17- and the second one wants to be perspective towards life. over the past 20 years that she important. “I just stay in a good year-old TJ and 16-year-old JJ – a lawyer. I’m just their mom, “For me, beauty comes knows a trick or two for stav- mood, and do not get angry dur- live and study in the US, one in who stands beside them and from within. You should cure your ing off Mother Nature’s cruel- ing the day. We can be nice and San Francisco and the other in helps them to realize their scars from the inside first. You est jest. happy; it’s easy if we set our Connecticut. dreams. can put on makeup and dress Special guest at the Beauti- minds to it.” “I have never had any prob- “I also teach my sons that nicely, but if your mind is not ful Mom event at the Bangkok Taking time out to relax also lems in my family, even though I they have to help themselves first good, you will never be a beauti- Hospital Phuket on August 19, helps, she says. “In my leisure have raised my children by my- before asking for help from any- ful person. Khun Jig is known for taunting time, I usually go to the movies, self. I always take care of my one else,” she adds. “So you have to make your men by asking them to guess her dine out or exercise with friends, children as if they were friends In addition to keeping a day happy. Smile and think posi- age – perhaps her inspiration for I don’t have a lot of long holidays, because if I thought of them only busy daily schedule, K. Jig does tively, and don’t work too hard at sporting a hot pink Guess top at except when I’m making a movie as my sons I would worry about volunteer work for the Blue An- becoming rich. You’ll be a richer the event. abroad – and even that’s relax- them too much,” she says. gel project at Ramathibodi Hos- person with a beautiful mind and Money is not an issue in pital in Bangkok. a good personality. her relationship with her sons, She helps patients at the “Try to be happy with your she says. “I am not rich. The hospital, talking to those from life, because life is short, and you only thing I have given them is upcountry before they meet doc- will be beautiful to me.”

he fruit of the olive tree is at first glance incon- spicuous and unimpres- The humble olive sive, but that small olive T on sensitive skin. People who packs a lot of health benefits. In addition, the secondary Olive oil is good for the plant materials and the high pro- tend to have oily skin, however, body whether it’s applied to the portion of vitamin E in olive oil should refrain from putting on skin or eaten with salads or other fend off so-called free radicals, additional oil. foods. It’s been a guarantor of “thereby putting the brakes on cell The palette of products us- health and beauty since antiquity, aging,” says Hellmiss. ing olive oil as a base has grown and now more and more cosmet- Olive oil is also good for the in recent years. The Body Shop ics companies have rediscovered skin. Its fat composition is very cosmetics chain offers a bath and its natural properties and are us- similar to that of human skin, shower gel and the classic olive ing it as the basis for entire lines claims Dieter Oberg, who repre- oil soap in addition to an olive body of personal care products. sents a Munich-based organiza- spray, which is designed to hold “Cleopatra and Nefertiti tion offering information about moisture in the skin after a bath. knew the wonderful effects of olive oil. As a result, olive oil gen- Alternatively, the skin can olive oil,” says Margot Hellmiss, erally doesn’t spark allergies. be treated to a peel made of ol- author of Healthy and Beautiful “In addition, it is absorbed ive oil and rounded olive oil pits. Through Olive Oil. quickly, doesn’t leave a greasy A Greek company, Korres, When olive oil is used in the film behind and helps lock mois- and a German company, Just kitchen, its higher proportion of ture into the skin,” Hellmiss says. Pure, also include olive oil pits in unsaturated fat lowers the level The result is soft, smooth skin. their peeling products. Olive of LDL cholesterol in the body, The higher proportion of Stones Natural Scrub from Kor- helping prevent clogged arteries unsaturated fat and vitamin E also res and Just Pure’s Olive Pit and heart disease. work on the outside, particularly Herbal Peeling are two products September 2 - 8, 2006 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19 KEEPING LOVE IN THE PINK he blissful state of being One of Mr Wesner’s sug- in love usually lasts less gestions is that they make a date than a year and often for with each other just like a couple Tonly a few months. The who have just fallen in love. thrill recedes and along with it the “This could take the form of feeling of having to be with or a dinner with one playing the think about the other person the guest and the other the host,” he whole time. says. It is also important for a pair The relationship becomes to keep discovering new things. routine, both in and out of bed, By doing so the two sides do run and although there is nothing ab- the risk of experiencing something normal about this, it does pose they don’t like as well, but a sound some dangers. That is why relationship must be able to with- couples should work hard at stand that. “Lower your sights a keeping their love alive and make little,” Mr Wesner also suggests. a regular effort to rediscover the One way of injecting new passion that brought them to- life into a time-honored relation- gether in the first place. ship is to “take a walk down “The craziness and the in- memory lane”, says Mr Wesner. tensity just goes after a while,” A return to the location of says psychologist Ursula Nuber. a holiday spent together could This cooling-off is inevitable as remind both sides of what origi- the partners get to know each nally attracted them to each other better and the amount of other. Couples must also realize new and exciting things they can that happiness does not neces- learn about each other dimin- sarily mean doing everything to- ishes. gether. “Sooner or later it becomes “It is more satisfying if each apparent that loverboy leaves his person manages to retain some socks lying around too and that independence.” Ms Nuber stres- the princess spends far too much Even in the healthiest rela- other about – this alone can keep couples should also seek to spend ses the need for couples to feel a time on the phone chattering to tionships, there’s no escape from things fresh and lively. A typical “quality time” with each other degree of freedom within a rela- her girlfriends.” routine, which is a natural devel- example might be spending an with the aim of celebrating their tionship, adding: “You can’t miss Most couples believe that opment. “After all, the aim is to unusual holiday together. relationship outside the confines a person if he or she is always love is all you need – with no ex- integrate the other person into a According to Ms Nuber, of everyday life. there.” – Thorsten Wiese, dpa tra effort involved. However, this normal, everyday life. Nobody attitude can make a relationship wants to live in a permanent state fade into the gray of monotony, of alarm,” says psychologist Prof boredom and alienation. Georg Felser. “We tend to assume that a Nevertheless, too much rou- relationship must work of its own tine should still send alarm bells accord,” says Joerg Wesner, a ringing, especially if both parties psychologist who specializes in take each other for granted. “The counseling couples. “Actually this inquisitiveness and the exploration hands-off approach is what of the other person in all his or makes a relationship deteriorate.” her facets eventually comes to an This is the feeling that end – and often one person rides creeps up on couples who feel roughshod over the needs of the they know everything there is to other. All of a sudden, habits that know about the other person – had been perfectly acceptable and that’s when the interest starts before begin to get on the part- to vanish along with the little sur- ner’s nerves.” prises, the compliments and the That’s when couples have gestures of tenderness. Regard- to start working at their relation- less of age this phase is usually ship, said Prof Felser. Rituals can accompanied by a marked drop help and, above all, couples need in intimacy, with love-making to experience extraordinary typically declining by half. things that they can talk to each makes a comeback that are claimed to clean the face dients responsible for these rapid and body, leaving the skin smooth. results, Biotherm says: olive wa- German cosmetics maker ter, which neutralizes free radi- Sante bases most of its personal cals, and olive fruit extract, which care product lines on olives. smooths the skin. Shower gel, body lotion and For a quick beauty treat- shampoo strike a refreshing note ment, however, it’s sufficient to through the addition of lime, gin- reach for the olive oil that’s in the ger or grapefruit. Sante cosmet- kitchen cupboard, assuming it ics, from makeup to rouge and holds a bottle of high-quality cold- eye shadow, also are based on pressed olive oil. olive oil and should be used to feel Four tablespoons of this, the effect of the olive’s protec- warmed up slightly and mixed tive, skin-smoothing, healing oil, with sea salt can be used as a says spokeswoman Silke Fleiss. skin-tightening peel. Biotherm in Düsseldorf also Mixed together with lemon appears convinced of the power juice, olive oil is an ideal overnight of the olive. It claims that its fa- treatment for wrinkles, and soak- cial cream, Age Fitness Power 2, ing hands in warm olive oil makes will revitalize the complexion and them supple and is good for fin- liven up puffy skin in just five gernails as well. days. There are two active ingre- – Melanie Brandl, dpa 20 PHUKET GAZETTE SPA MAGIC September 2 - 8, 2006

SpaMAGIC

By Jenjira Ruengjarus Plumeria at Thiwa Ratri Resort

arrive at the Plumeria Spa, at the Thiwa Ratri Resort in Kamala, in the mid-after- Inoon after a hectic morning. The spa is located in a quiet spot, marred only by the sound of building equipment as construction of the Balinese-style resort continues around it. Only a few parts of the spa are open and staff outnumber guests, but the atmosphere is great – I feel I am actually in Bali. I am greeted by Kriangkrai Hiranwattana, Thiwa Ratri’s Hu- I don’t try. K. Nita then massag- man Resource Manager, and es me with the lemongrass aro- Sales and Marketing Manager matherapy oil. She is very cute Nijjaree “Cherry” Cammang. HEAVEN SCENT and I become sleepy as the mas- As we enter the spa sage and oil takes effect. grounds I smell an aroma in the After the treatment, K. Nita air and inhale deeply; the smell There I meet therapists “After going to a spa, I sug- of my choice – I choose lemon- serves me a glass of bale fruit relaxes me. We walk past a wall Rungmanus “Roong” Pansasa- gest that you rest instead of go- grass. juice. Although the spa has only covered in vines with water cas- dee and Nita Thanpolkang, who ing right back to work, because After taking a bath I head been open four months, it is the cading down from the top. The both welcome me, offer me a after a spa treatment our bodies for the steam room, where it’s a best I have visited. sound of the water splashing off glass of iced water and begin to are relaxed and aren’t ready for balmy 40ºC. I stay inside for about All three treatments took the leaves gives me a chill, mak- explain the spa packages. work.” 20 minutes because, as K. Nita about an hour and forty-five min- ing me feel like I am walking near K. Roong, who has two “Your body should have had explained, the steam helps to utes because the employees had a waterfall. years of experience working in time to fully relax. Try to stay out open the pores before it receives to leave early that day, but the Once inside, I see the spa spas, advises, “You should have of the sun after a spa, because the other spa treatments, helping typical time for a body scrub is is divided into six therapy rooms a spa treatment at least twice a your skin will be more sensitive,” the skin to absorb the herbs the 50 minutes (1,500 baht), 60 min- some singles, some doubles. month, if possible. For someone K. Nita adds. therapists use. utes for aromatherapy massage There are also beds for foot mas- who sits at a desk for long peri- They recommend that I After the steam room ses- (1,500 baht), and about 20-30 min- sages. The scent of lemongrass ods each day, it is best have a start with a sauna, followed a sion, K. Roong leads me to a pri- utes for the steam room. emanates from the steam room. massage twice a month and a body scrub and end with an aro- vate room where I undress and Other services available in- I inhale deeply. scrub twice a week. matherapy massage with a scent she prepares my body scrub. The clude foot massages, Thai, Swed- scrub is a mixture of tumeric and ish and sports massages, and pure honey, which head, back and is rough enough to shoulder massages remove any dead which all range in skin and helps my price from about skin absorb the lo- 1,200 to 2,000 baht. tion. Applying the The spa pack- scrub also helps to ages are available improve my circu- at the following lation, K. Roong prices until October explains. 31. I am quite shy The Plumeria as I am covered Welcome package only by a small costs 5,000 baht towel, so when K. and lasts three Roong finishes hours, the Experi- scrubbing my back ence of Siam is and asks me to turn 6,000 baht for about over, I nervously keep my eyes four hours, the Romantic in Love closed the whole time. She scrubs package for couples is 6,800 baht everywhere, including my chest. for 200 minutes, and the After The whole process takes Sun Refreshment is 5,000 baht for about 45 minutes, after which K. 180 minutes. Roong leaves me alone, smoth- ered in the lotion, for about five The Plumeria Spa, Thiwa Ratri minutes. While she’s gone I start Resort and Spa. 99/99 Moo 3, to feel cold, even though I am Kamala Beach, Kamala, Kathu, covered by a blanket. Phuket (near Phuket Fan- But she soon returns and I taSea). Open daily, 9 am to 10 wash off, immediately feeling pm. For more information call lighter, as if I could jump and the office Tel: 076-279999 or touch the roof if I wanted, though K. Cherry at Tel: 09-4716341. September 2 - 8, 2006 TRAVEL PHUKET GAZETTE 21 DELIGHTS of diving off Redang

worms mingle with angelfish, TALES parrotfish, wrasse and other reef OF A dwellers. Night diving can be a rewarding experience, with many TRAVELER nocturnal creatures such as crabs, eels, urchins, squid, spiny B y Ed Peters lobsters and cowries making an appearance. f you asked how Pulau A little further off the coast, Redang, 45 kilometers off Pulau Lima is a cluster of five the east coast of Malaysia, islets with table, staghorn and fire I is faring after a decade and coral dominating the shallower a half as a national marine park, depths, while soft coral colonies the answer would have to be: not begin at around 18 meters. Apart too shabbily. from the usual reef fish, black tip Before 1990, Redang fol- reef sharks, moray eels, lionfish lowed the same path as a score and puffer fish are all often spot- of other islands in Asia. Home to ted here. a substantial fishing community, To the south, the dive site its reefs and beaches gradually off Pulau Ekor Tebu mainly com- came to the attention of divers prises steep granite boulders One of the best getaways that Malaysia has to offer, Redang has some beautiful dive sites. and other tourists. But then agri- down to about 20 meters until it cultural development on the island reaches the sandy bottom. deluged the surrounding waters The site is especially noted with silt, scuppering snorkeling for the huge variety of corals; for more than a year. brain and lettuce corals in shal- With the creation of the lower water, with whip corals, marine park, however, and thanks sponges and other soft corals to nature’s resilience, coral and deeper down. fish numbers gradually returned Repeat visitors to Redang to previous levels. Developers sing its praises, regaling each moved onto the island fairly other with sightings of old famil- swiftly though, and six major ho- iar inhabitants of the reefs around tels subsequently opened. the island. So, unsullied “Prospero’s An outsize moray eel that Isle” Redang is not, but the tem- used to lurk underneath the jetty pests that swirled around in years at the Marine Park Centre has gone by have abated, and you can apparently moved to a shipwreck now dive and otherwise amuse offshore, while a second slightly yourself here knowing that on smaller eel is regularly spotted shore and below the waves this around a rocky outcrop nearby. is one of the best getaways that There’s also a giant grou- Malaysia has to offer. per, which lurks by a big rock near The park comprises seven the jetty. It has gradually become other smaller islands. Most of the bolder over time and now dares major dive sites are within a 20- to swim up near the surface and to 40-minute boat ride away. show off its full glory. Mini Mount is a popular day- Of course, diving is not and-night dive site, partly as it is compulsory on Redang. You can so near to some of the major re- trek off round the island, take a sorts. The reef drops to 18 meters day’s cruise around the archi- at its deepest and has granite pelago, try spotting the turtles that boulders carpeted with soft cor- come to lay their eggs or – if all als, sponges and stinging hydroids that seems over ambitious – in- scattered around the sandy bot- dulge in a moderate fry up involv- tom. By day, cowries, spider ing the beach, a towel and some shells and colorful Christmas tree factor 15. Fishing boats raft up off Redang. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE September 2 - 8, 2006 September 2 - 8, 2006 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 23 PPUZZLESUZZLES The Cryptic Crossword

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1. The Latin for “three 7. Who wrote the novel The 15. Name Alexander the roads” gives us which Currents of Space? Great’s father. modern word? 8. Apart from the Sun, which 16. In 1892, Charles-Émile is the brightest star seen 2. Harold Sydney Harms- Reynaud projected the from Earth? worth, 1st Viscount Ro- first animated movie. thermere, founded which 9. In which constellation is it? What was it called? British newspaper? 10. Which oil tanker recently 17. Where did Zen Bud- sank in the Philippines, its 3. What was the nickname dhism first emerge as a Quick Crossword cargo polluting several is- of Australian Rules Foot- philosophy? CROSS OWN lands? A D ball star Gordon Coven- 1. Alpine country. 2. Product of 20 dn. try? 11. “Operation Ripper” was a 18. Complete this list: Le- 7. Draft animals. 3. Organ of taste. military operation during gion; Cohort; ? 8. Beats with a better 4. Additional. 4. Near which city is Lake which war? card. 5. Forte. Fusaro? 19. What is the botanical 10. Not contrived. 6. Little bite. 12. Joshua Richards is re- term for the spreading of 11. Snake for the neck? 7. Full version of 13 ac. 5. The USS Delaware was nowned as a virtuoso play- seeds by ants? 13. Public transport ve- 9. Hidden. captured in 1777 by the er of which instrument? hicle. British during a battle in 20. Which gangster was 14. Popeye’s favorite 12. Bars of metal. 15. Sheriff’s men. which river? 13. In which country would stabbed to death in 1958 vegetable. you find Semien Wollo? by actress Lana Turner’s 17. Flat fishes. 16. Eye affliction. 19. Was in debt. 18. Relatives. 6. Who led the Communist daughter? 21. Not needed. 20. Organ of hearing. Party of Malaya against 14. Camogie is the women’s the British in the 1950s? version of which sport? Answers below, left Solution below, right Puzzle Cryptic Crossword Solutions Solution Monster Quiz Solution to Cartoon Puzzle Answers

1. Trivial; 2. The Dai- Quick Crossword ly Mail; 3. Nuts; 4. Solution Naples; 5. Delaware River; 6. Chin Peng; 7. Isaac Asimov; 8. Siri- us; 9. Canis Major; 10. Solar 1; 11. The Korean War; 12. The tunonica; 13. Ethio- pia; 14. Hurling; 15. EZ Trivia Answers: Philip II of Macedon; 1. Quito; 2. Fernando Alonso; 3. Renault; 4. Freddy Krueger; 5. 25 (its position in the alphabet); 6. Woodwind; 7. Street 16. Pauvre Pierrot; 17. Sudoku solution China; 18. Century; Fighter; 8. Ranong; 9. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf; 10. 1 19. Myrmecochory; million. 20. Johnny Stompa- Rhyme Time Answers: nato. 1. Trace; 2. Pace; 3. Chase; 4. Face; 5. Bass; 6. Base; 7. Ace; 8. Mace; 9. Lace; 10. Your Grace. September 2 - 8, 2006 F E A T U R E S PHUKET GAZETTE 25

In The Stars by Isla St ar

VIRGO (August 23-September 23): If Cancer is dither- investments this month. The stars will back your choice actly how to react. Use spare time this weekend to sort ing over a business deal, look elsewhere for a partner. of where to put your money. Leo would like to lead you out things that are cluttering up your home; fresh energy Your instincts should be telling you not to invest more up the garden path – make sure you don’t end up deep in needs space in which to flow. Scorpio needs to cry on than feels right. Support will come from an unexpected the jungle. Your subtle attempts to raise the subject of a your shoulder, but don’t encourage this to become a regu- direction. If it’s your birthday this week, look forward to salary increase will be ignored at work. Assert yourself. lar habit. The number 5 comes alive on Monday. a year of change, mostly for the better. The number 6 is lucky on Monday. AQUARIUS (January 21-February 19): Avoid wasting GEMINI (May 22-June 21): If you know you didn’t play energy on projects that should really be abandoned. Close fairly last month, you will probably have more on your LIBRA (September 24-October 23): Early nights and re- relationships will benefit from more auspicious astral in- plate than you want this week. The chances of romance laxation are recommended. Your recent tiredness could fluences during September. You will have to juggle fi- with Aries are looking more positive, but you should avoid lead to something more serious if you don’t let up. Where nances when a bill arrives in your mailbox midweek. Can- playing cat-and-mouse games. Remember: once bitten, rocky finances are concerned, you spy a glimmer of light cer has been asking about you – get ready for romance. twice shy. Tuesday is the most auspicious day for ar- at the end of the tunnel next week. Wear the color peach ranging a meeting with your bank manager. to encourage calmness. PISCES (February 20-March 20): If you were hoping to get a second chance to make the right impression you CANCER (June 22-July 23): The answer to a mystery is SCORPIO (October 24-November 22): You will perk up will get it this week. If this is about a new job, make sure revealed this week. Leave this matter firmly in the past; after a weekend of socializing. Continue working on re- you have all the information you need to prove you’re the there’s nothing you can do to change it. You realize that ducing stress levels by starting a modest, but regular, ex- right candidate. If you are single, you are about to be your platonic feelings for someone are changing. Let this ercise routine. Aquarius has set their heart on getting to swept off your feet, most likely on Wednesday. relationship develop at its own pace and Cupid will help. know you better; expect an approach to be made within Keep a firm grip on your wallet this weekend – others the next few days. ARIES (March 21-April 20): Life has posed some seri- would love to see you throw your money away. ous issues for you recently, so you should accept invita- SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21): You will tions to socialize this weekend. Long-distance communi- LEO (July 24-August 22): Wishing for the moon won’t need to drive a hard bargain in order to get what you cation is highlighted; take this chance to rekindle a friend- bring it any closer. If you are lonely and would like to want this weekend. Pisces is about to play a tricky game ship. On Tuesday you will have a setback related to busi- become romantically involved you will have to wait a little where romance is concerned, so keep your head screwed ness, but every cloud has a silver lining. Wear the colors longer. This month, the accent is on success in business on. The color light green will help you remain as cool as chocolate brown and cream to mellow your mood. and your focus needs to be strong. Something you would a cucumber. like to achieve before the end of the year comes closer TAURUS (April 21-May 21): You will learn something to on Thursday, but have legal papers carefully checked CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20): Check your your definite advantage this week. You should know ex- before signing on the dotted line. The Greatest Bar of All am a New Yorker, but I foremost he was a saloon singer. “Publicans had never been never knew that Manhasset He loved saloons, and clearly so packed, so loud, so happy and is the ultimate bar town on loved the word. Every time he sad at the same time. As the li- ILong Island, its half-mile- said ‘saloon’, his vocal cords re- quor flowed, and the grief grew, long main drag on Plandome Rd laxed and his streetwise Hoboken and the laughter mounted, a type lined with lots and lots of famous accent reemerged, overtaking his of hysteria set in, though some of bars. The best was Publicans, a valiant attempt at Ivy League elo- the hysteria may have been classy everyone-knows-your- cution. A saloon was the birth- caused by a lack of oxygen. The name community center. Off the place of his voice, he said. A sa- air was so thick and hot with For author J R Moehringer loon was the launch pad of his sweat and smoke that breathing the bar was the father he never SHELF identity. A saloon was where his was an effort. The barroom had. He immortalizes it in his By James Eckardt mother took him as a boy and sat looked like Dante’s Manhasset. great sprawling memoir The Ten- him on the bar and told him to sing Eyes bulged. Tongues lolled. Ev- der Bar (Hodder & Stoughton, ery home run he clouted hovered for all the men. I looked around. ery five minutes someone drop- London, 2005, 368pp). in the sky like a second moon.” Was everyone getting this? Frank ped a bottle, and large sparkling “As an only child, aban- This is the stuff myths are Sinatra grew up in a bar! No one lagoons of booze and crushed doned by my father, I needed a made of and Moehringer has the seemed all that surprised, but I glass began to form … In such a family, a home, and men,” he skills to bring a whole bevy of bar- was pounding my fist on my sea of sadness, it seemed, all the writes. “Especially men. I needed room characters to brilliant life. thigh.” whiskey in the world was but a men as mentors, heroes, role As the boy grows up, Charley and An era ended with the drop.” models, and a kind of masculine his cronies – Cager, Fuckembabe, “He thanked us for inviting death of owner Steve from a Moehringer moved from counterweight to my mother, Jedd, Joey D, Tommy, Bobo, Colt, him to speak of his ‘art’, and heart attack at age 47. After the Manhasset to Denver in 1990, but grandmother, aunt and five fe- Smelly, Bob the Cop, Fast Eddie though he was an artist, he said, funeral, his legion of friends he left behind for his readers a male cousins with whom I lived. – initiate him into the mysteries he wanted us to know first and gather at his bar. timeless place. The bar provided me with all the of drinking, women, betting, fast men I needed, and one or two cars and the art of Frank Sinatra. men who were the last thing I Against all odds, the author needed.” is accepted into Yale and against His love affair with the greater odds, he graduates. In his Publicans bar started when he sophomore year he goes into an was seven and passing a softball emotional tailspin at the failure of field with his mother while the bar his first love and nearly flunks out. team in their orange uniforms was But it is the love songs of Frank playing a league game. There he Sinatra that save him. At gradu- saw his Uncle Charley the bar- ation, who should be guest speak- tender and the bar owner, Steve. er but Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. “The men sported cummer- bunds of blubber that stretched their XXL jerseys … Everything about the men had this surreal, cartoonish quality. With their scant hair, giant shoes, and over- developed upper bodies, they looked like Blutos and Popeyes and steroidal Elmer Fudds, except my lanky Uncle Charley, who patrolled the infield like a flamingo with sore knees. I remember that Steve wielded a wooden bat the size of a telephone pole, and ev- 26 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS September 2 - 8, 2006

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Guilt by association Although there is no evidence that notorious American teacher John Mark Karr ever visited Phuket during his 10-month stay in Thailand, entry of his name and the word “Phuket” in the popular news.google search engine generates an alarming number of “hits” from media outlets around the globe. This sad fact indicates that once again Phuket is being linked, albeit indirectly, with pedophilia. This is extremely unfortunate because, in fact, no evidence exists that pedophiles, foreign or otherwise, are flocking to Phuket – despite the admittedly large size of its sex industry. Nevertheless, the province is routinely mentioned, along with Pattaya and Koh Samui, in foreign press reports about the “lure of Thailand” to pedophiles. That is not to say that reports of foreign pedophiles are unknown here. Just last year, Canadian Jocelyn Leblanc was ordered deported after confessing to charges of sexually molesting a five- year-old male student in Patong. Although the Gazette was unable to confirm all the details of that case, we do know Leblanc was handed a two-year jail term, reduced to one year because of his admission of guilt. What happened after that is vague; although police said he was to be deported, the Gazette has received an unconfirmed report that he is still on the island. Another theory is that he was sent back to Letters Canada to serve out his sentence there. However, the Canadian Embassy, like other foreign missions, refuses to divulge such infor- The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- with your views for publication in our next issue. mation to the media, citing the “right to privacy” of its nationals. ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseud- The only other case that has come to the public’s attention was Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 onyms are acceptable only if your full name and that of Scotsman James Fraser Darling, sentenced a decade ago to or send an email to [email protected] address are supplied. 33 years in jail for sexually abusing nine Sea Gypsy boys. On appeal, his sentence was reduced to time served and he was deported. A word of warning glish very well, there are infor- his shop, but that never hap- Child molestation is probably no more common in Phuket than mation brochures written in cor- pened. in most of the countries in which these damaging reports are gener- about credit cards rect English with very few mis- I also have no idea what ated. Yet perception can mold reality; all the media attention linking takes and the maps are clear and time the service starts and ends Phuket to the Karr case may reinforce misperceptions that Phuket is We were recently the victims of easy to understand. and I am also clueless as to which a haven for pedophiles – even at a time when Thailand has made Visa fraud – over US$3,125 was There are only a very few part of the airport the bus leaves considerable progress in protecting its youth from sexual predators. charged to our account by some- parks in Thailand that can match from. Until Thailand becomes party to an effective system for track- one in Bangkok. We used the card this. Of course there are more ing cross-border movements of known child molesters, the best we only once in the past two months. One thing is for sure, if I Thais using the service as there can do in Phuket is to prevent the island from becoming a destination The unauthorized charge came have to pay 400 baht to see a does not seem to be any infor- of choice for foreign pedophiles. right afterwards. waterfall in a tropical forest, I will mation in English. Some contact Would-be molesters need to know that they face stiff jail terms A friend of ours told us that go to Malaysian Borneo. At least information with your article [Air- with no chance of parole, release on bail or deportation unless there soon after he used his card in they don’t kill their hornbills there. port Bus B3m in the red, issue is follow-up. Without follow-up, all that the authorities will achieve is Phuket he had two charges made Thailand can learn a lot from August 19] would have been to hand the pedophiles a license to begin their depravity anew on to his Australian credit card – one Malaysia. They have a plan: Vi- helpful. some foreign shore. – The Editor for 4,000 euros and the other for sion 2020. They want to be a de- A simple website might be 7,000. veloped country by the year good. Can you please let me This is written as a warning 2020. I think they are on the right know where I can get general to others to be wary of unautho- path. information? rized charges to your cards when Manu Alders Would the Tourism Author- you use them in Phuket. Phuket ity of Thailand office have a In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL Steve Soper schedule I can have? Phuket We stand corrected. Although a Jaisabai number of websites state that Kata Editor: Parichat Utintu there are charges for using still There is no website with this in- Managing Editor: Alasdair Forbes Malaysian national and video cameras in Bako formation. For up-to-date infor- Deputy Editor: Chris Husted parks far superior Park, Touirism Malaysia con- mation on the bus service, call Chief Reporter: Sangkhae Leelanapaporn firms that Mr Alders is correct. the Tourism Authority of Thai- – Editor Editorial Team: Stephen Fein, Andy Johnstone, Natcha Yuttaworawit, Thank you for your editorial on land office in Phuket at 076- Janyaporn Morel, Jenjira Ruengjarus, Dominic Earnshaw. national park fees [Gazette, issue 211036 or 076-212213 during of August 19]. Problems catching office hours, seven days a week. However, your information – Editor General Manager (Marketing): Oranee Pienprasertkul the airport bus regarding Bako National Park in General Manager (Televison): Chutimon Srithep Sarawak is incorrect. There is no I am very interested in using the Vocally local Marketing Manager: Natthira Susangrat camera or video fee charged. airport bus as I abhor supporting Classifieds Manager: Phatsara Raktammakit I know only a few places in the overpriced tuk-tuk and taxi While I was happy as a sandboy Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd Borneo where you have to pay a limousine services to and from the to see my profile in print [Cheap camera fee: Turtle Islands Na- airport. Eats, Gazette issue of August 26] tional Park, Danum Valley Con- Getting a ride from friends I was a little peeved [at the im- Contact us servation Centre, Sepilok Reha- to Central Festival Phuket or plication in the caption] that I am bilitation Centre for orangutan Surakul Stadium is quite easy but “not local”. Advertising Sales: [email protected] and the canopy walk in Poring. I’m still not sure where to wait I agree that I’m not a Thai Classified Advertising: [email protected] They are all in Sabah. and what time? national but I have lived and Website Services: [email protected] This makes Bako Park, However, finding informa- taught in Phuket City for the past Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] which I think is one of the best in tion about the bus seems very dif- six months and have no immedi- Southeast Asia, very cheap to ficult. I once had a friend try to ate plans to change either my job Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 visit. explain where the bus stop at or address. The difference in entrance Central was. Steve Garner fees for Malaysians and foreign- I had another friend say he Phuket The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the ers is negligible. What’s more, had a schedule and was going PS: I have no objection to being directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. national park officers speak En- to have it laminated to put up in referred to as “a local farang”. Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2006 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials or business owners are published as Issues & Answers in the Phuket Gazette Online. September 2 - 8, 2006 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 THE CHOSEN FEW

ers businesses involving national which is evidence of residency BETWEEN security or “matters affecting status. morality and culture”, which for- In many cases, local retailers have Regarding citizenship: under THE LINES eigners may enter only with spe- the Citizenship Act of 2508 cial permission from the Cabinet (1965), foreigners applying for ministers concerned. These two been able not only to compete, but to Thai citizenship need show only schedules, he said, “need little that they are of legal age; have a By Patsya revising”. thrive against ‘foreign” competitors. trade or profession; have lived in The third schedule is the one Thailand continuously for five Chongtong currently under scrutiny. This To cite examples: the retailer to beat years; “have knowledge about specifies businesses in which Thai language as specified by the ome people think that Thais are “not competitive” and in Phuket on price is not one of the Ministry”; and “behave well”. Thailand, home of in which foreigners may engage Many foreigners fit this pro- the multi-million-baht only after receiving approval from foreign concerns K. Yanyong is file yet hardly any receive Thai Elite Card, which of- the Director-General of the rele- citizenship – which is difficult for fers expedited pas vant government department. alluding to, but Super Cheap, the natives of the Americas, Europe sage through airport The Director-General, how- or Oceania to understand. It ap- SImmigration and a few other ever, must in turn first receive island’s homegrown retailer, which pears to be big news, in fact, if perks, is just a cheap holiday des- permission to grant such excep- they are even considered for it. tination. tions from the Commerce Min- attracts such large crowds that many But it’s more than that; it’s istry’s permanent Foreign Busi- CITIZENS an exclusive place, as two recent ness Operators committee – people shop elsewhere simply to news items illustrate. headed by K. Yanyong. A case in point occurred about The first involves Com- “A number of additions will avoid the crush. the time K. Yanyong was mak- merce Ministry Deputy Perma- be made to this list, especially [in] ing his announcement: Phuket’s nent Secretary Yanyong Puang- the service sector of the econ- provincial office received appli- rach, who earlier this month an- omy,” he was quoted as saying. cations for Thai citizenship from nounced that amendments will be think not; the streets are lined Yanyong’s assertion that Thais two foreigners, one Australian, made to the Alien Business Op- IN CRISIS with them, with new ones open- can’t compete? Aren’t Thais the the other Indian (see also p14). erators Act of 1999, regarding ing every day. As far as compe- experts on massage? They have “Both say they have lived what businesses foreigners are “Strict guidelines are necessary tition is concerned, moreover, the been a pillar of this country’s tour- in Thailand a long time and love permitted to conduct. regarding [an] increase in [mini- inability of small retailers to com- ism business for decades. Thailand and the King,” a vernac- “The law stipulates yearly mum] foreign investment [in such pete on price with “hypermarts” One cannot help suspecting ular report noted. amendment to the Act,” he said, businesses] so that Thais have a is hardly unique to Thailand. Gi- that the aim of additions to the “They answered questions “and the Business Development chance to compete,” he said. ant retailers and their unrivaled Foreign Business Operators Act from the relevant government Department is in the process of Readers perhaps imagine power over the market is a world- is perhaps not to ensure compe- agencies; speak Thai well; have amending three schedules in the the Deputy Permanent Secretary wide phenomenon – one of the tition, but to exclude it. learned the national anthem and addenda.” has mom-and-pop businesses in hallmarks of “globalization”. That Thailand is an exclu- the King’s Theme by heart, and K. Yanyong chairs the com- mind, right? But in many cases, local sive place may be easily deduced sang the songs harmoniously. mittee that oversees what types Well, yeah… if those mom- retailers have been able not only by identifying those among one’s “Both answered every of business foreigners may oper- and-pop businesses happen to be to compete, but to thrive against acquaintances who have been question correctly, in accordance ate. A large number of foreign- giant retailers. “Take large-scale “foreign” competitors. granted permanent Thai residen- with regulations issued by the In- ers, it seems, are opening busi- retailers, for example,” K. Yan- To cite examples: the retail- cy status or acquired Thai citi- terior Ministry last year setting nesses in the service sector – yong said. Presently the minimum er to beat in Phuket on price is zenship. Go ahead, count ’em up. forth criteria for Thai citizenship.” services in which Thais are said investment foreigners need for not one of the foreign concerns One may know persons Vice-Governor Worapot to be “not yet competitive”. permission to enter this sector is K. Yanyong is alluding to, but who have spouses, children, Ratthasima said the applications Incredibly, the spa business 100 million baht. This figure prob- Super Cheap, the island’s home- homes and businesses in Thailand, would be passed on to the Interi- was cited as an example. As the ably should be increased because, grown retailer, which attracts who have lived here for a decade or Ministry for consideration. law currently allows foreigners to as it stands, a mere 100 million such large crowds that many or more, yet none have either cit- However, a Thai reporter operate spas, K. Yanyong vowed, baht is too little, thus allowing gi- people shop elsewhere simply to izenship or permanent residency. sneered at the idea of foreigners “Amendments taking into account ant international retailers to en- avoid the crush. It may come as something becoming citizens. “They’re just the current situation must be enter the Thai market too easily. As for “spas” – so-called of a surprise, then, to discover trying to get comfortable in Thai- acted.” “The result is that small Thai after the town of Spa in Belgium, that, under Section 5 of the Alien land,” he said. The first schedule to be retailers are in crisis.” famous for its hot springs, which Registration Act of 2493 (1949), Such remarks only serve to amended lists types of business- But are they really? Has Thailand’s glorified massage and all foreigners aged 12 years or validate K. Yangyong’s point of es that foreigners are barred anyone noticed a dearth of small beauty emporiums nearly all lack older living in the kingdom must view. This is, after all, an exclu- from outright. The second cov- retailers here in Phuket? I should – can anyone take seriously K. have a Thai identification card, sive place. How do I find my errant husband? have been married to an En- Adisorn Chanta, a lawyer with However, in this case, if you glishman for 10 years. We the International Law Office, bring evidence of your marriage Ihave two children, who have replies: Issues& to the Immigration Office and both Thai and English passports. Immigration may be able to explain the problem, we may be My husband left me last help – if they have the informa- ANSWERS able to help. year after we had big problems, tion. Normally such information We do not know if we have and he took the children with him. is not open to the public, but un- Write to: The Phuket Gazette, 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, your husband’s address in our I want to see my kids and der Thai law you and your hus- Muang, Phuket 83000. Fax 076-213971, or submit your records. This depends on whether finish with him. I know he is still band are one person, so you issue at www.phuketgazette.net he has reported it to us, as he in Thailand but I can’t find him. should be able to see it. should. He has a non-immigrant O Whether you were married mother to see your children regu- kosin 200 Phi Rd in Phuket City. If he is renting a house, visa and goes to Burma on a “visa in Thailand or England you can larly. I recommend that you hire there should be a record from his run” every 90 days. apply in a court to file for divorce a lawyer to help you with divorce Pol Capt Krissarat Nuesen of landlord – landlords are supposed Could Immigration help me and eventually for custody of the and custody proceedings. the Phuket Immigration Of- to report foreigners living in their to find him? If Immigration can children by using your husband’s You could also ask for help fice replies: properties. The trouble is, not all find him, are they allowed to tell last known address for filing in at the Phuket Provincial State Usually the private address of them bother to do so. me? What can I do? court. Attorney’s Office; there is a le- of a foreigner may not be di- Phuket Immigration Office Nuttaporn Certainly you will be able to gal assistance department in that vulged to anyone not involved is at the Saphan Hin end of Patong enforce your legal right as a office. Their office is on Rattana- with that person. Phuket Rd, in Phuket City. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES September 2 - 8, 2006

he buffalo died, send money please, said the letter. The buffalo fell Tsick, then died in the middle of the rice field. When it died it fell on papa and broke his leg, and while they were taking him to the hospital on the motorcycle they had a crash with a police car. Then when the writer of the letter sold the buffalo meat, a dozen villagers got food poison- ing and had to be taken hospital. A very expensive business, all this, which apparently explains why money is required when the buffalo dies. I had always wondered why the buffalo dying was a reason for requesting money, especially in Phuket where I have no idea what buffaloes do. I have not seen a buffalo doing a hard day’s work in Phuket for as long as I’ve been here. The only useful thing they do is live in a field that needs fertilizing. I have a friend who contrib- utes to this publication and he recently wrote a piece about how the buffaloes of Phuket are being pushed into ever-decreasing habitats. Much like the snakes, Take it easy when the buffalo are around. It could cost you 20,000 baht if you hit one, and that’s not counting the repairs to the car. lizards and other forms of wildlife that are being pushed out by the rapid development. The buffaloes of Kamala were regularly photographed walking along the beach at sun- Horns of a dilemma set. Every afternoon, just before sundown, they would head down beast from the wild African Cape For serious buffalo enthusi- chromosomes.” So now you traffic, but motorists have to be to the beach and walk the length buffalo or the feral buffalo found asts, here’s an excerpt from Wiki- know. wary of them, especially at night. in the edge of the surf, silhouett- in Northern Australia. pedia: “The classification of the The buffalo has been the They are very hard to see in the ed by the setting sun. I suppose the prospect of Water Buffalo is uncertain. Some workhorse of Asia for centuries, dark, especially when covered in I used shots of this remark- looking up from a peaceful rest authorities list a single species, pulling plows in the rice fields and mud from a day spent pleasantly able sight in a tour- in a deckchair to see Bubalus bubalus, with three sub- pulling carts. Although the buffa- wallowing. ism video that I LARGER a herd of ferocious species, the River Buffalo (B. lo is still working for a living in Hitting a buffalo is very un- made for the Thai horned beasts stam- bubalus bubalus) of South Asia most parts of Southern Asia, in pleasant for both buffalo and the government. They THAN peding toward you and the Carabao, or Swamp Buf- much of Thailand it has little to vehicle and its occupants. So take were absolutely LIFE could be a bit unset- falo, (B. bubalus carabanesis) do. it easy driving round the old rice beautiful shots, but By Graham Doven tling. However, un- of the Philippines and Southeast In Phuket, it is being pushed fields at night. Although they the powers that be like the African buf- Asia, and the Arni, or Wild Buf- into smaller and smaller areas, don’t seem to have much purpose, didn’t want them in the video. falo, which will attack anything falo, (B. bubalus arnee). and is often seen crossing busy it is going to cost you around Pollution, they said. Pointing out in sight, it is extremely rare for “Others regard these as roads in Thalang. It’s a pleasant 20,000 baht if you wipe one out. that the real pollution was garbage Asian buffaloes to become ag- closely related, but separate spe- sight to see the old buffs lumber- To pay for the buffalo that is, not and waste – and the fact that a gressive unless very frightened. cies. The Swamp Buffalo is pri- ing across the road, oblivious to the car. few buffalo turds didn’t hurt any- Mind you, there was a case marily found in the eastern half body – failed to change their in Kamala when one of these of Asia and has 48 chromosomes. minds. placid old local buffaloes attacked The River Buffalo is most- PHUKET DIARY They also thought that it and killed its owner – and became ly found in the western half of would turn some tourists away, stew for its troubles. I remember Asia, and has 50 chromosomes. September 16: The 7th Phuket ing, heckling, drinking and sloppy though they would have to be this well, because I got to eat a Fertile offspring occur between International Beer Festival at judging. tourists who did not know that the couple of bowls of this particular the two. It does not readily hy- The Watermark. Entry fee: 800 baht covers Asian buffalo is a very different buffalo myself. bridize with cattle, which have 60 This year the Phuket Inter- 12 beers. To register for the com- national Beer Fest will take place petition (or just for the drinking) on the opening day of the Mu- contact Stuart Bird at Tel: 01- nich Oktoberfest. 7376184. The venue? Where else but Watermark Bar Restaurant at the September 24: Ramadhan. Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina. Islamic holiday to mark the It is a festival designed for beginning of the one-month an- drinking copious quantities of the nual fast. Not a public holiday. amber nectar; but to avoid it seeming like a mere slosh-up, it September 24: Sound Waves is loosely disguised as a competi- Sunday Session at Water- tion – a competition of beer hyp- mark. The island’s two best party venues have teamed up for the summer. Laem Singh’s Sound Waves Crew have moved to Watermark for the season. Kicking phat tunes, progressive, funky & happy house with a feel-good vibe. Undoubtedly the best DJs around. A must for those in search of good dance music. Sound Waves will be on the last Sunday of each month: Sep 24 & Oct 29. Decks off at 10 pm. September 2 - 8, 2006 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Filling in the blanks for all that property

t would of course be hypo- critical of anyone living here, me included, to condemn all Ithe new construction. The same thing that brought us here continues to attract others, though the unspoiled beaches, beautiful countryside and sleepy villages that first attracted visitors to Phuket barely three decades ago are now virtually all gone. But as new developments multiply, it is difficult to be certain of just what effect the building boom is having on Phuket’s environment, though it is easy to see that large areas of former jungle are being cleared from hillsides to satisfy the increasing demand for a room with a view. This is where the soil comes from… … and this is where it is going. How many rare plants are being swept away is anybody’s zled me for a long time is: where although the hill would be lower guess. We have already seen in does all the soil used for building than before and have a flat top, some areas of the island that, in come from? Every day of the For at least a mile nearly every hill at least trees and other vegeta- times of heavy rainfall, properties year trucks loaded with red earth tion would have the chance to re- can be damaged and even swept can be seen thundering down the has been cut away or is in the colonize it. away when there are no trees to roads on the way to construction This article is not intended hold the soil together. sites. process of being cut away. It is a to be seen as having a go at the What effect this is having A site of 100-plus rai close construction and development in- on the wildlife population is not to me will take an estimated grotesque sight. dustry. so clear. Other than a few pro- 28,000 truck loads of soil to fill, I Thailand needs foreign cur- tected animals in the national was told by the developer, but he rency, and Phuket is providing park, Phuket’s wildlife is largely had no idea where it comes sight. What remains is vast cliffs One was the same as I had seen plenty of it, and as long as there insect and reptilian. from. I would again be a hypo- of red earth. at Ban Liphon – a huge red scar is a demand for housing and new Millions of frogs and lizards crite to condemn this practice as When it rains it is clear that cut out of the hillside. The sec- hotels, developers will meet that feed on mosquitoes and other in- my own small plot was also filled water pouring down these cliffs ond was different though. Invis- demand. sects. They, in with soil. continues to erode the soil away, ible from the road, the top of the But unless development is turn, provide I asked and even nature must find it im- hill was being sliced off. better controlled with, say, more food for snakes my builder if he possible to get anything to grow As destructive as this may areas of designated green belt, that become knew where it on such a surface. A look on the sound, it struck me that this was then we can certainly kiss para- food for the only MAKING TRACKS came from and, map shows this area to be next a far more environmentally dise goodbye and, along with it, wild mammal I again, he had no to, or maybe even within, the friendly method. In years to come, the tourists the island relies on. have ever seen By Top Dog idea. When you boundaries of Khao Phra Thaeo on the island – need soil you National Park. and that was only once a couple simply phone one of the supply That landfill is needed is in- of years ago – the mongoose. companies and order by the disputable, but surely there must I have to admit that I have truckload, he said. be a better method than this. no idea how many of them exist It appeared that the only Another truck I followed here; the majority of mammals way to find out was to follow the took me down a road I have were hunted to extinction years trucks. The results were quite dis- passed many times but never ago. turbing. One I followed took a left driven down. It leads into a val- What is obvious is that these turn halfway between Talang and ley of stunning natural beauty, animals’ habitats in the lowlands the Heroines Monument heading which has probably only been are disappearing fast. Few frogs south. The turn is signposted Ban seen by a few people, as the road live higher up in the hills, so I pre- Liphon. actually goes nowhere. sume numbers of all species are Go down this road a few I shall keep its location a falling. miles and you come to an area secret, but it is amazing how At least Phuket is doing of foothills. For at least a mile much beauty still exists here if something to protect the environ- nearly every hill has been cut you get off the main roads. ment. We have to hope that the away or is in the process of be- Even down this secret road, law that forbids any building on ing cut away. It is a grotesque however, there were two sites. land higher than 80 meters above sea level is never rescinded, though some properties I have seen look suspiciously close to this figure. I hope that the committee set up by Governor Udomsak Uswarangkura to monitor construction projects will be given the power to prevent work starting before environmental impact as- sessments are carried out. One question that has puz- 30 PHUKET GAZETTE TECHNOLOGY September 2 - 8, 2006 Waste technology powers up the production of fuel By John Seebach his week I will drift away from focusing on the IT sector a bit, and dabble Tin technology and alternative fuels instead. As an undergraduate engineering student in northern New York State, I had a physics teacher who was nothing short of a genius with a true gift of making complicated subjects under- standable. I signed up for just about anything he was teaching and one of my favorite courses was world energy resources. Now, remember this was back in the late ’70s, so this guy was truly ahead of his time when he predicted that rot- ting garbage and animal products would someday help to fuel the world’s insatiable appetite for energy. Today, such products are actually making their way into the pipelines that feed our world’s energy needs.

CONVERSION

To be more specific, there is a now a refinery system, called “thermal conversion”, that takes just about anything from your average slaughterhouse that is not packaged for the grocery store and churns it into a heavy sludge rich in BTUs (British Ther- mal Units). To explain, BTUs are a measure of a fuel’s energy ca- DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Inside the Missouri plant that is turning slaughterhouse waste into fuel oil. pability. For example, burning gasoline would have a high BTU its local-water treatment plant, as municipal sewage, old tires, be sold to utilities as is, or further have to respond to the real world content compared with burning and is now supplying 75% of the mixed plastics and nearly every distilled into vehicle-grade diesel of varying supply. If they get two paper or wood. It takes roughly water-treatment plant’s energy other wretched piece of junk no- and gasoline, or, via a steam pro- truckloads in a row of just feath- 270 tonnes of turkey offal and 500 needs. Think about it: they are body wants to deal with, and turn cess, made into hydrogen. ers for example, they need to deal tonnes of pig fat to produce 500 using waste products from food it into high-grade fuel oil. This is very encouraging with that high-protein peak. Or if barrels of low-grade fuel oil processing plants to clean up One drawback of this new news because there is currently they get too much blood at once, worth US$12,600. This “me- waste products from the local citi- technology is the foul odor it pro- a push to get hydrogen fuel-cell the result is too much water. The dium” BTU content product is zens – that’s garbage cleaning duces. Back in 2005, when the technology implemented in the solution so far has been to blend then combined with higher-grade garbage. plant finally went online after automotive sector. If this technol- disparate truckloads of stock in a oil to produce diesel and heating In our energy-hungry world, years of delays, the local residents ogy can be developed commer- holding tank, making what enters fuels that burn much cleaner than it’s a dream come true. This ther- picketed the plant and cially, it means much the process relatively consistent. coal, for example. mal-conversion process will soon forced it to shut down. more than cheap fuel, it This technology is breaking A thermal-conversion plant be refined to take materials other Ozone scrubbers, One means clean-burning new ground not only in fuel oil in Missouri has teamed up with than slaughterhouse waste, such which are used to elimi- drawback fuel will be produced energy supply but also green en- nate odors at tire-burn- from waste products ergy, and deals directly with ma- ing and natural-gas pro- is the foul produced from our own jor waste problems as well. duction plants, were then odor it food processing plants. There is finally a solution to introduced at the plant. produces So why has suc- what to do with all those turkey This was just the ticket cess in this field been so and cow leftovers from the to get the plant back up long in coming? Basi- slaughterhouse, and ah yes, let’s and running, and since then it has cally, everything has been more not forget about all the human operated at 70% efficiency, pro- complex and expensive than any- poop that gets turned into hydro- ducing more than 5,000 barrels of one guessed. gen power in the process. crude oil a day. First, the conversion pro- The positive side of this cess needed tweaking. Each vari- John Seebach has 25 years’ equation is that the oil produced able – temperature, pressure, vol- consulting experience in Infor- does not need to be refined to be ume, tank-residence time – needs mation Systems and Business useful. Just add a few chemicals to precisely match the feedstock, Process Re-engineering. His and it is ready to feed hot-water which proves to be far from easy company, Island Technology, boilers, thermal heaters and a host on an industrial scale. offers IT solutions and Broad- of other industrial energy sys- The most difficult aspect has band services throughout S.E. tems. The oil meets specification been finding the sweet spot in the Asia. For more information, D396, a grade widely used by process parameters. This isn’t a email john@islandtechnology. electricity generators. The oil can laboratory; the plant operators com September 2 - 8, 2006 PHUKET GAZETTE 31

Find more Property Classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net! 32 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY September 2 - 8, 2006 ON THE MOVE Denis Thouvard, from Torsten Richter, 34, from Nuttaphol Sakulkosol, 40, France, has been promoted Germany, has been pro- from Bangkok, has been to General Manager at Le moted to Hotel Manager of hired as Director of Engi- Royal Meridien Phuket the Sheraton Grande La- neering at Le Meridien Khao Yacht Club. Mr Thouvard guna Phuket. Mr Richter Lak Beach & Spa Resort. K. has more than 18 years’ has a hospitality degree Nuttaphol received a degree experience in the hospital- from Cornell University in administration and organi- ity industry. From 1996 to and three years’ experience zation management from 1998 he worked on the in food and beverage. He Phuket Rajabhat University renovation of Le Royal worked for six years at the and has more than 10 years’ Meridien Phuket Yacht Sheraton Park Lane Hotel experience in the hospitality Club. He also worked with in London. He was previ- industry. He was previously Starwood as General Man- ously Executive Assistant Chief Engineer and Loss Pre- ager of the Sheraton Manager of Food and Bev- vention Manager at Mayfair Grande Sukhumvit, Bang- erage at the Sheraton Marriott Executive Apart- kok. Grande Laguna. ments, Bangkok. Sotheby real estate franchise opens doors

CHERNG TALAY: Sotheby’s end audience is CB Richard Ellis has come to Phuket, though it’s (CBRE). But Saralrat Saephoo, not quite the famous 260-year-old a sales administrator for the com- London auction house. Hunter pany, said that she does not be- Sotheby’s International Realty lieve that another broker on the (HSIR) is a franchise from US- island will make a difference to based Sotheby’s International CBRE’s sales base. Realty (SIR), which does have “We are not worried about links with Sotheby’s auction the [competition] because we house. have many customers and they The brokerage, started by give us good feedback,” she said. husband-and-wife team Andrew “The demand in the high-end and Krista Hunter, aims to attract market is greater than in any wealthy clients from around the other market.” world and offer unique property The Hunters moved from in the region. Shanghai, China, to Phuket after Mrs Hunter said it’s not just researching the realty opportuni- the price that will determine what ties available in Southern Thai- the firm offers. “We represent land. Mrs Hunter said she and her any unique property – something husband hope to open separate out of the ordinary, something offices in Phang Nga and Krabi. special,” she said. “Obviously a SIR is a subsidiary of Rea- lot of properties in Phuket fall into logy Corp, itself a spin-off from that category just by virtue of Cendant Corp, a New York- Since Mikhail Gorbachev dismantled communism, Russians have enjoyed unprecedented freedom, includ- Phuket being something special.” based provider of business and ing the freedom to travel, many to Phuket. But since the tsunami, numbers have plummeted. – Photo EPA/Sergei Chirikov HSIR offers a number of consumer services, primarily in advantages to sellers, she said. the real estate and travel indus- These include the ability to list tries. Phuket properties on the Sothe- SIR was formed in 1976 “to OrBorJor in drive to attract by’s International website and in provide independent brokerages the Sotheby’s auction house with a powerful marketing and magazine. HSIR can also give referral program for luxury list- Russians to return to Phuket and get referrals from more ings.” It has a long-term strate- than 300 other Sotheby brokers gic alliance with Sotheby’s, the PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial sian capital from September 19 ber plummeted to about 9,000 – around the world, Mrs Hunter Michigan-based owner of the Administration Organization to 22. a drop of 91%. said. SIR has also sent represen- venerable auction house. (OrBorJor) has allocated 2 mil- The aim is to boost the num- The TAT has recently stag- tatives from the main office to SIR supports franchisees lion baht for the Tourism Author- ber of Russian tourists coming to ed presentations across Europe train the five brokers on staff at with operational, marketing, re- ity of Thailand (TAT) to stage a Phuket. and Asia, but this will be the first the local branch. cruiting, educational and business presentation called “Phuket In 2004, 102,349 Russians in Russia since the tsunami. Another local realty com- development resources. Happy Hour” in Moscow during visited Phuket, but in the year “We want to stage a pre- pany that courts a similar, high- – Jenjira Reungjarus a Leisure 2006 Expo in the Rus- following the tsunami that num- sentation about Phuket to let them know about our events, sports and many tourism services,” said Suwalai Pinpradab, Director of the TAT Region 4 office in Phuket. “There have been charter flights from Russia before and we want them to return,” she added. Seven or eight business- people, OrBorJor and TAT officials, and Phuket Tourist Asso- ciation members will go to Mos- cow. “We hope that the presentation will help us to attract more Russian tourists next year, and that arrivals from that country will return to close to the number we had in 2004,” K. Suwalai said. September 2 - 8, 2006 B U S I N E S S & MONEY PHUKET GAZETTE 33

he baby boomer generation – those born in the decade after World War TII, roughly 1945 to 1955 – are no longer babies. They are graying now, and are either retired or not far from it. What is interesting about this generation is that these people have greater affluence and much wider choices than any generation before theirs. Lloyds TSB, a major Brit- ish bank recently conducted a survey of the attitudes of people approaching retirement in the UK. One of the results was an eye-opener: more than 91% of respondents said they wanted to retire outside of the United King- dom. In reality, for most of the 91% this will not happen, for a variety of reasons such as family ties, friendships and fear of the unknown. But significant num- Malaysia offers 10-year visas and the right to own one or two properties. – Photo: EPA/Ahmad Yusni bers of people will move, usually to warmer climates. In North America this will mean reloca- tion to the “sunshine belt” and in Europe a move to warmer areas in the south. Benefits of the The world, as we are all very aware, is much “smaller” than it used to be. Modern com- MONEY munications and transport make the difference. Another great change that TALKS took place in the 20th Century baby boomers By Richard Watson was the rapid decline in the im- portance of the extended family unit. Many will bemoan this as a opportunities that otherwise would living in this region is the natural Certain income levels or The idea was to transport tragedy but it is reality. not exist. It also makes better beauty of the plants, birds and fixed deposits are also required 300,000 Japanese retirees to a On top of that, educational health care facilities available to other wildlife. Gardening is a to guarantee the financial stabil- substantial chunk of coastal land improvements have led to greater local residents. popular hobby among senior citi- ity of the applicant – in this re- in Somalia with first-world infra- wealth and individual freedom in However, Southeast Asian zens. gard Malaysia is similar to Thai- structure – roads, electricity, many countries. Whether people governments have generally been Malaysia has stolen ahead land. housing, medical care, entertain- choose to exercise that freedom very slow to recognize the mas- of its rivals. Its government has There are other valuable ment, shopping, golf courses and is entirely a personal matter. sive benefits that this retirement realized that retired people want incentives in this program. For so on. immigration could bring to their security, so it offers 10-year re- further information see the excel- The benefits to Somalia RETIREMENT economies. newable visas and the right to lent Malaysia My Second Home would have been a massive infu- They pay lip service to the own one or two properties. website at www.imi.gov.my/Eng/ sion of capital and many employ- The significance for Southeast theory but do not appear to have The scheme, known as im_MalaysiaMy2Home.asp. ment opportunities. Asia is that a small percentage thought the whole situation “Malaysia My Second Home”, Take a look, too, at the ex- Somalia, however, descend- of the 91%, which equates in through. requires the retirees to meet cellent magazine The Expat, ed into civil war – where it re- real terms to a substantial num- If countries in this region certain criteria: for example, the available in hardcopy and online mains. ber of people, are already mak- are really serious about encour- properties they buy must cost at www. expatKL.com. The project was canceled. ing this region their retirement aging retirees, they must ask more than a stipulated mini- The most ambitious project home. themselves: “What do retirees mum. ever devised for retirees was Richard Watson runs Global A significant number will want?” This is for two simple rea- envisaged in the mid 1980s by Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- spend some months every year One of the prime desires is sons: Malaysia does not want to some heavy-hitting Japanese in- based personal financial plan- in Southeast Asia and travel the security of owning the prop- encourage “breadline” retirees vestors. ning service. He can be reached home for the remainder of the erty to which one retires. Coun- and it does not want foreigners The country selected was at Tel: and Fax: 076-381997, year. Others will spend most, if tries such as Indonesia, Thailand competing for property with Somalia because of its year- Mobile: 01-0814611. Email: not all, of their time in this re- and the Philippines offer retirees poorer Malaysians. round hot climate. [email protected] gion. packages but all of them limit the Countries such as New retirees to owning apartments in Zealand and Australia have long condominiums. understood the economic benefits Many retirees, however, of this “gray immigration”. One want to have their own gardens “gray” immigrant is worth, on – part of the attraction for people average, more than 10 tourists in terms of the host nation’s income. Catering to specific markets by creating the regultory, physi- cal and skills infrastructure is already being done in this region. One perfect example is the medical tourism; it is widely understood that this is a very profitable area. Thailand, Malaysia, Singa- pore and India are aggressively promoting this form of tourism with great success. The benefits are not merely financial; medical tourism pro- vides local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to develop hospitals of a high standard and gives local medical professionals career 34 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORT September 2 - 8, 2006 Grueling course International beach for beach and mountain volleyball venue marathon moved to Karon

KARON-LAEM PHROM- category of the full marathon is THEP: All are welcome to join 20,000 baht, while the first wo- the Phuket International Moun- man to complete the circuit will tain Beach Marathon 2006 on win 12,000 baht. October 22, when athletes run Competitors must pay and from Karon Circle to Laem Ph- register before race day. Regis- romthep and back to complete a tration forms can be downloaded full marathon circuit of 42.195 or completed online, in Thai or kilometers. English, through the event web- The event, being organized site: www.phuketmarathon.org by the Kata-Karon Municipality, Entrants must also confirm the Tourism Authority of Thai- registration and pay the appropri- land and Phuket Hotel Associa- ate entry fee to the race oragniz- tion, also includes a 21.1-km half- ers at Karon Park from 10 am to marathon, a 10.55-km mini-mar- 9 pm on October 21. athon and a 5-km Fun and Fami- Entry to the marathon is 500 ly Run.All aces will start between baht, half-marathon 400 baht, 3 am and 11 am at Karon Circle. mini-marathon and Fun and Fam- The top prize in the men’s ily Run 300 baht. Mini-marathon set for Naiharn NAI HARN: The Rawai and 35 years, VIP and families with Chalong Tambon Administration children under 7 years. Organizations (OrBorTor), The All races will be run under Evason Phuket Resort & Six International Association of Ath- Senses Spa and Phuket Rajabhat letics Federations (IAAF) rules, University have teamed up to or- and will start and finish at Nai ganize a mini-marathon and fun Harn lake. run on September 10. First-, second- and third- The 10.5-kilometer mini- place winners in each category marathon will be raced with sepa- will win 1,000 baht, 700 baht and Thailand (red tops) lost to Japan in the finals of the FIVB Beach Volleyball Challenge 2005, but Phuket rate divisions for men and 500 baht, respectively. The top won the big prize – the right to hold the 2006 top-level tournament. women, with the following cat- five in each race will receive a By Natcha Yuttaworawit The move was announced under the government’s One egories in each division: under 15 trophy. at an August 25 meeting at the Tambon One Product (OTOP) years, open, 30-34 years, 35-39 For more information or to KARON: The venue for the Kata Beach Resort, attended by program. years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, enter call Rawai OrBorTor at Tel: Swatch-FIVB World Tour Wo- Phuket Sports Association Pres- Other aspects of the excit- 50-54 years, and over 55 years. 076-288651 ext 14, or 01-5375345 men’s Professional Volleyball ident Eam Thavornwongwongse, ing tournament remain un- Entry costs 200 baht per person. (K. Tor), 01-0834944 (K. Aom), tournament, originally scheduled Karon Municipality Mayor Taw- changed, with up to 60 of the Entry to the 4.8-km fun run 01-8943287 (K. Yui), 07-8848229 to be held at Kata Beach Novem- ee Thongchaem, private compa- world’s top women’s beach vol- costs 100 baht per person. The (K. Jarongchai) or 09-9087639 ber 1 to 5, has been moved to ny representatives and related leyball teams expected to com- race categories are: open, over (K. Yo). Karon Beach. personnel from the Kata Group pete for about 7 million baht in of hotels, which will host the prize money. event. These include four teams K. Eam, also Director of from beach volleyball power- the Kata Group, told the Gazette house Brazil, two from Greece that the tournament was moved and others from China, the US, to the new location, in front of the Netherlands and Belgium. Kata Beach Resort in Karon, The event is the last of 15 because high tides were expect- stops on the US$3.36 million (135 ed to inundate Kata Beach dur- million baht) FIVB World Tour ing parts of the last day of the Calendar for 2006. Play will be tournament, Loy Krathong Day. broadcast by iTV and admission A survey of Kata Beach on is free of charge. August 21 conducted by K. Eam, Phuket’s hosting of the Geoffry Rowe of event organiz- event follows the success of the ers Pentangle Promotions and FIVB Beach Volleyball Chal- other officials determined that lenge 2005, held in Patong last Kata Beach would be unsuitable December, which saw over 3,000 for tournament play on that day fans turn up to cheer on the biki- due to high tides. ni-clad competitors. The tournament requires a The Japanese pair of Shi- minimum 8,000 square meters for nako Tanaka and Eiko Koizumi four playing courts, including a won that event, beating out center court with seating capac- Southeast Asian Games gold ity for 3,000 spectators. medalists Jarunee Sannok and Additional space is also Kamoltip Kulna of Thailand in needed for the sale of products the final. September 2 - 8, 2006 SP O R T PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Schools combine for first joint sports day PHUKET CITY: August 25 marked the first Students in the schools took part in a day- time that Dowroong School and Darasamut long event that included cheerleader and aero- School have joined together on the sports field bic dance competitions, track races, long jump at Surakul Stadium. and shot put.

PATONG DARTS LEAGUE Didi’s go two points ahead PATONG: Didi’s pushed their up nine beer leg wins after 12 Patong Darts League lead to weeks of play. Newcomers three games with a crucial 5-4 TaiLife and Footrot Flats have win at home over second-place been most generous in this regard, Piccadilly. having bought nine rounds each. The winning dart was Team captains are re- thrown by Thai player Bao, aka quested to send match results to “Baoster”, whose partner Pikey league secretary Steen as soon hit some big scores to get down as possible. Send any additional into doubles territory before the match information to: darts@ Piccadilly pair of Markus and phuketgazette.net Chris. Piccadilly came back to win August 22 results: TaiLife* 3 the beer leg with yet another OffShore 6; Footrot Flats* 3 Dog’s clutch finish by Jeff. Bollocks 6; Shakers* 1 Amigos 8; Piccadillian Ulf, who actu- Jungle Juice 4 Valhalla* 5; Didi’s 5 ally hails from Sweden, hit two Piccadilly* 4. (* = winner of beer leg) 140s in his winning singles match against Didi’s Simmo. Standings: 1. Didi’s (29 pts.); 2. In other matches, Valhalla Piccadilly (26); 3.= Coyote*, Off- were the only team to take all shore (23); 5. Amigos (21); 6. Dog’s three points in their 5-4 win at Bollocks (18); 7. Valhalla (16); 8. Jungle Juice. Dog’s Bollocks Queen Mary* (15); 9. Shakers (14); picked up a 6-3 away win over 10. Jungle Juice (12); 11. Footrot Footrot Flats before losing the Flats (9); 12. TaiLife (7) (* = one game beer leg. Shakers posted a surin hand). prise beer leg win after an 8-1 thumping by the Amigos. Beer legs: 1. Coyote Bar* (9); 2. Piccadilly (8) 3.= Didi’s, Queen OffShore continued in their Mary*, Amigos (7); 6.= Valhalla, winning ways, with a 6-3 win at Shakers, Jungle Juice (6); 9. OffShore TaiLife, who salvaged the beer (5); 10. Dog’s Bollocks (4); 11.= leg and its associated point. The TaiLife, Footrot Flats (3) (* = one win put OffShore in a tie for third game in hand). place with Coyote, who maintain a game in hand after their match September 5 fixtures: TaiLife v with Queen Mary had to be post- Amigos; Footrot Flats v Queen poned. Mary; Shakers v Piccadilly; Jungle More importantly, Coyote Juice v Dog’s Bollocks; Didi’s v lead the league in the all-impor- Valhalla; Coyote Bar v OffShore Bar tant quest for beer, having racked (home teams first). 36 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY September 2 - 8, 2006

Home of the Week Rawai Use of timber makes dream home unusual

f the patina of fine timbers timber skirting and cornice, and and the appeal of natural a hardwood floor. The bedrooms materials is a “must” in your have ceramic tile floors with Idream home, then this hardwood borders and the bath- single-story, 500-square-meter rooms have hand-glazed tiles, home with three bedrooms and glass basins, white marble count- three private en-suite bathrooms ers, wooden cabinets and big tim- is sure to please. ber-framed mirrors. Located in a peaceful cul- Many of the rooms have de-sac in Rawai, the home is timber-and-glass bi-fold doors close to the many amenities of opening onto the garden or the the area. The neighborhood in- swimming pool terrace. Window cludes beautiful beaches, restau- and door frames are also custom- rants and bars. Not far away are built in timber, as are the eye- Chalong’s banks, post office, catching internal and external medical and dental services, doors. yacht club, veterinarians and Outdoor areas feature markets. hand-glazed tiles set into colored The well-equipped Western sandwash. There are two out- kitchen includes black granite door shower areas, one with a counter tops, a four-burner cook “rain shower”. The garden is Many of the rooms have timber-and-glass doors opening onto the garden or the swimming pool terrace. top, an oven, an exhaust hood and walled for privacy and the street solid timber cabinets both above frontage has a terracotta brick and below the bench tops. wall. The three main bedrooms all The land title is Chanote and have built-in closets and en-suite the property is priced at 17 mil- bathrooms, with the master suite lion baht. featuring a corner Jacuzzi. A fourth bedroom, without bath- For more details contact Rich- room, is suitable for use as a ard Lusted at Siam Real Estate study. at Tel: 076-288908, or visit the The home also has many website at www.siamrealestate. out-of-the-ordinary features, such com or send an email to: info@ as vaulted ceilings, timber beams, siamrealestate.com September 2 - 8, 2006 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Decor by Nat cha Yuttaworawit

Square-faced clock from Lin Fu Gallery, featuring Chinese calligraphy. 800 baht.

Grandfather clock with plain Mother-of-pearl inlaid grand- case, from Muangthong Watch Striking colors: Wall clock from father clocks, 18,000 baht from Yaowarat, 11,000 baht. Lin Fu Gallery, 1,200 baht. Muangthong Watch Yaowarat. CLOCK THESE n any living room, the quiet powered by gravity, in the form China and are powered by two tick of a clock adds a spe- of three weights. AA batteries. They come in two cial serenity to the atmo- These impressive clocks basic styles: square clocks with- Isphere. Quiet electric clocks cost between 10,000 and 18,000 out glass costing 800 baht and don’t quite make the grade in this baht, with the cases at the top end rectangular clocks with glass-cov- respect; even those that have a of the range featuring intricate ered faces costing 1,200 baht. tick don’t have the quiet mechani- mother-of-pearl inlay. cal murmurs that a traditional K. Thanormkiat sells and • Muangthong Watch Yaowa- piece of clockwork has, or the fixes clocks at his shop, and of- rat, 38 Yaowarat Rd (near the throat-clearing noises it makes fers free delivery for any grand- intersection with Phang Nga before it strikes. father clock bought. He also sells Rd), is open from Monday to Thanormkiat Korsermsri, wristwatches. Saturday from 9 am to 6:30 pm. owner of Muangthong Watch If, on the other hand, trying For more information call Tel: Yaowarat, has a range of me- to remember to wind a clock ev- 06-7459708. chanical clocks ranging from ery week or every month is not • Lin Fu Gallery, 25/3 Mae wind-up wall clocks to impres- for you, Roongtham Lakhaphan, Luan Rd (opposite Soi Pan- sive weight-driven “grandfathers” the owner of Lin Fu Gallery, takes thep) is open from Monday to – freestanding long-case clocks. a more modern route with his Saturday from 8:30 am to 6 pm. K. Thanormkiat’s father timepieces. For more information call K. and elder brother started the busi- The brightly-painted, hand- Roongtham at Tel: 01-537- ness 30 years ago on Bangkok made clocks are imported from 9211 or 076-220104. Rd. There was one particular grandfather clock that K. Than- ormkiat particularly liked. About 20 years ago, his father wanted to sell it, but K. Thanormkiat persuaded him to keep it. He still has it in his shop, which he moved to Yaowarat Rd a year ago. He also has a range of other grandfathers, with the mecha- nisms imported from Germany and the cases made in Bangkok. These clocks, he says, have a working life of at least 100 years – making them future an- tiques – because they do not rely on plastic motors driven by batteries but on brass movements 38 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY September 2 - 8, 2006

Construction by Sangkhae Leelanapaporn Modern living in the city

Commercial and residential: home offices (left) and townhouses.

MD Development, the “Our land plot is in the 5.5 million baht for units facing in Phuket City; we are very lucky cide which section of the market company responsible for shape of a lucky Chinese ‘gold onto Sakdidet Rd and 4.2 million in that respect,” she added. to target,” she added. Chalong Park View, has bag’,” she noted. baht for units facing into the de- “Phuket doesn’t have Thitiya Jujinda, Sales Ex- S a new project on the “People believe this will velopment. [much in the way of] quality ser- ecutive of SMD Development southern edge of Phuket City. bring good fortune to their lives “I have heard that the buy- viced apartments like in Bangkok, told the Gazette that the project The Phuket Modern Life and their businesses. We started ers plan to open a variety of busi- and we intend to change that. We had been very successful since project, being built on 15 rai of marketing last May and we have nesses, including a home deco- plan to keep the apartments for the first phase went on sale at a land near the intersection of Sak- already sold all 10 home offices,” ration store,” K. Nucharin said. rent, apart from the top floor, booth in Tesco-Lotus in May. didet Rd and Chao Fa East Rd K. Nucharin said. The home offices will be 8m which we may sell,” she ex- “We intend to develop the will have both commercial and Apart from the home of- wide and be built on 160sqm of plained. land so that people can live and residential properties. fices, the project will have 65 land. The three-story buildings Apart from the buildings, work in the same place. The first units are expected townhouses and 16 shophouses. will have three bedrooms, four SMD also has plans to provide “About 40% of the whole to be ready for buyers to occupy The future serviced apartment bathrooms, a meeting room, one leisure facilities in the develop- project [excluding the serviced in around seven months. blocks will contain 220 units. storeroom and two car-parking ment. Two rai of land has been apartments] is already pre-sold. Nucharin Angthanadilok, Construction will begin with spaces. They will be priced at set aside for a “tropical park”. We are aiming to present a new Manager of SMD Development, the shophouses. Work is slated to 4.99 million baht. said that the company will invest start this month, with buyers ex- The town around 300 million baht in build- pected to be able to move in houses, also three ing 91 units – some of them around seven months later. The stories high, will shophouses, some home offices three-and-a-half-story shop- each have a 120- This 300-million-baht and the remainder townhouses. houses will be large. Each will be sqm footprint and SMD also plans to build ser- 4.5 meters wide at the front an will have three bed- viced apartments on the plot in occupy a 90-square-meter plot. rooms, three bath- project is being the future, though the cost of The shophouses will have rooms, living and these is not included in the 300 four bedrooms, three bathrooms dining rooms and million baht. and a living room and will sell at one car-parking spot. They will sell developed on a plot of for 3.2 million baht apiece. “We started land shaped like a clearing the land in April this year and right now we are building a road lucky Chinese gold through the project. Work has been going slowly due to bag, with the aim of the recent heavy rain but we expect to have the whole project, excluding bringing good fortune. the serviced apartments, finished within two years,” K. Nucharin An exercise area and chil- style of modern home that stands said. dren’s playground will also be out from other developments in “As for our serviced apart- provided. Phuket,” she said. ments, we are still researching “It will be a very beautiful “We will have security market demand and may yet area with many kinds of palms guards on duty 24 hours a day and change our plans. and other plants,” K. Nucharin just one entrance gate so that the “At the moment we plan to siad enthusiastically. project can be kept secure,” she build a pair of 12-story buildings “I think the property busi- added. with a total of 220 units. ness in Phuket still has very high “The project will include a growth potential because we For more information contact clubhouse and full amenities such have many people, both Thai and Phuket Modern Life, Market- as a fitness club and swimming foreign, coming to work here. ing Office at Tel: 076-242695, pool. “This means that the de- 076-281516-7 or see SMD “It is very difficult to find mand for housing is high; the Development’s website at: good land for building apartments project owner just needs to de- www.smd.co.th September 2 - 8, 2006 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 39

Gardening with Bloomin’ Bert Intellectually challenged cane

think it’s fair to say that I’m The world outside Thailand – the juices can irritate your skin, not the most politically cor- is getting more and more politi- so wear gloves. rect person in the world. Per- cally correct by the day. Luckily, The cane will grow like a haps that’s one of the many in this more sensible corner of the maniac in a relatively short pe- I riod of time. A few years ago I reasons I choose to live in Thai- world we are less affected by the land. I don’t think there’s even a wave of idiots banning dolls that had a carport with a rather bor- word or phrase for “political cor- don’t endorse same-sex mar- ing wall down one side of it, with rectness” in Thai – explain the riages, or who tell us that we large expanses of glass bricks in concept to most Thai people and can’t call short people “dwarfs,” the upper reaches of the wall. the inevitable response is to ask or that we should rename the I bought a couple of dumb why anyone would even bother. population of the world “human- canes and sat them at the foot of Case in point: a school in kind.” Just wait, they’ll be calling the wall. They grew. And they Thailand needs a teacher for its ladies “wo-humans” next. grew. They tried to “go toward kindergarten class. The adminis- The word “dumb” falls the light,” as they say in those trator would prefer a lady, maybe neatly into the category of words made-for-TV movies, and all the because a person of the female we’re just not allowed to use any- leaves turned to face the open gender would fit in better at the more. I actually agree that it front of the car port. school, or maybe because stu- probably shouldn’t be used to Then they got bored, and a dents have been used to a mother describe people who can’t speak, little too tall for their own good. figure in the past. Perhaps they’d but what can possibly be wrong As they started to lean sideways just prefer a woman – who with using it to describe people under their own weight I wired knows. whose intellectual skills are some- them to the wall. Almost over- Whatever the reason, that’s what lacking? How else would night the leaves turned toward the what they advertise for, and that’s you describe the kind of individual next nearest source of light – the what they get. Sorry, gents, we’ve who looks down a hosepipe to see glass bricks above. just been discriminated against. why the water’s not coming out If you ever put dumb canes Tough luck. That’s just the way yet? in a shaded area such as a hotel life is at times. Fortunately, the gardening lobby, all the leaves will be fac- On another teaching note, I world hasn’t been affected by the them dry and curl up. Put it in the six inches long and stick it in some ing the direction where they can was a “learning facilitator” (I insanity of political correctness shade, and it will thank you al- moist soil and it will grow. Let a get the maximum amount of light. believe “teacher” is considered and we can still call a spade a ways. stem bend sideways and touch They’ve figured this out for them- oppressive in some educational spade (obvious, I know – my That’s not to say that you the ground and it will sprout roots selves, so perhaps this cane isn’t circles) in a past life. Some of the apologies). should shove it under the stairs too – it’s a determined beast. so dumb after all. kids – sorry, “young people” – I The dumb cane, or sao noi where it will never see the light Bear in mind, however, that Isn’t it refreshing that I can taught were spoiled at- pra pairng in Thai, is of day; “bright, diffused light”, as this is not a child-friendly plant, say that here without fear of a tention-seeking brats. I a case in point. those proper gardening books say, so it shouldn’t be grown where PC backlash? certainly wasn’t aware Why Some would ar- is ideal. kids have access, just in case No need for the dumb cane that they were “emo- gue that it got its rather Even growing new plants they put some in their mouth. to be consigned to the remedial tionally challenged”, as am I un-PC English name isn’t exactly rocket science. Cut Even cutting and repotting the class – and I’ll make sure I put they are now. from the fact that it a length of the stem as little as dumb cane needs a bit of caution that on the blackboard. When I was in British? doesn’t look particu- school, the less-able larly bright, but most kids were in the “reme- Cos would agree that it was dial” class. Now they actually named for the lump them in with all me dad fact that it renders leaf the other kids, presum- munchers unable to ably so that no one has woz speak. a clue, rather than just Apparently it con- one or two students who were in tains several noxious, irritating the dark before. Everyone miss- substances, such as calcium ox- ing out doesn’t seem to be a prob- alate crystals, that affect your lem in the PC world. throat and voice box if you’re daft The teacher can’t even enough to try to eat it, making it write on a “blackboard” any more than just difficult to speak more. The term is now “chalk- — it may even kill you. board,” to avoid racial offense. But there is an upside. The I applied for a new passport dumb cane, or dieffenbachia, back in the UK a few years back. looks impressive, and is a superb The application form had a space way to fill a corner in a shady area in which I was supposed to ex- without much work. plain the basis of my claim to It has a stem about five cen- British nationality. To be honest, timeters in diameter and big I hadn’t a clue how to answer. leaves about 30cm long. The The nice lady in the pass- leaves range in color from light port office wasn’t much help ei- to dark green with white, cream ther. She was limited in the re- or yellow markings. In most sponses she could offer, for fear plants, the leaves appear out of a of discrimination against some- single stem. one else. So I wrote, “Cos me dad Some varieties have slightly woz.” They gave me a passport different appearances, but they anyway. all have the same theme of pale Political correctness is an creams and greens. insane way to reformat the lan- It’s not a difficult plant to guage for no good reason. My look after and will demand very dictionary describes political cor- little attention aside from regular rectness as “a real or perceived water, without letting the soil get attempt to refine or restrict lan- too soggy. guage and terms used in public The major requirement to discussion to those deemed ac- raising dumb cane is a good lo- ceptable or appropriate.” It is, of cation. The cane will suffer a bit course, complete and utter non- in the Phuket sun, as strong sun- sense. light burns the leaves and makes 40 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS September 2 - 8, 2006 Property Gazette

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Tel: 09-649- RAWAI 500SQM 8703. house. On 800sqm land, infrastructure, quality building. SMALL PLOT KATA Once you see, you'll want to Seaview 2.4 million baht only. buy. 18.5 million baht. Big pool. Be fast. Call now. Tel: 01- Please call for full details. Tel: 5376866. 09-6525664. September 2 - 8, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 41 Property Gazette

RAWAI SMALL PLOT HOTEL FOR SALE Electricity, road. 620,000 PATONG APARTMENT HOUSE FOR SALE baht. The last plot will sell fast. FOR SALE Please call for more information. Tel: 01-5376866.

RAWAI 800SQM Only 1.8 million baht. Nice area, good infrastructure. Naka Island. 200m beach- Electricity, road. Tel: 01- 3 million baht. Must sell, front, 80 villas, total 120 5376866. Two bedroom, two bath, discounted price. 2-bedrooms. Tel: 07-8896074. lounge, dining area, kitchen rooms, includes all furniture 3 HOUSES ON 2 RAI in good condition. Fully fur- and appliances. Quiet gated Email: info@ sea-property- Chalong tropical garden. 2 phuket.com nished with aircons, phone, community, pool, sauna, wells great for spa or beauty UBC, storage. Central but gym. 1 min from Nai Yang farm. 12.9 million baht. Call 220SQM HOUSE quiet location near Beach. Custom floors, cabi- owner. Tel: 01-5376866. Jungceylon. Nice views nets, tile, and lighting. Euro/ Balinese style. 7.5 million baht, over pool and hills. For fact USA standards. Contact for newly built on 500sqm plot 1 RAI NEAR BEACH sheet E-mail: patongsun@ more information. including pool, furniture and front. Chalong, 4.5 million yahoo.co.uk garden. Tel: 07-8938747. baht. Near marina. Great and Tel: 09-5878154. Email: quiet, but expensive. Housing [email protected] HOTEL FOR SALE area perfect for water sports. Top quality, great design, un- Tel: 06-2670898. LAND FOR SALE STUNNING LAND believable gardens. Only 5 RAI in Rawai. Land with 8m wide buyers, please no brokers. Tel: HOUSE FOR SALE road, underground electricity, 06-2670898. quiet, 2 minutes from beach. 3.8 million baht, pay half, half HOUSE KATA on finance. We can do con- New. 2 rooms. Big, nice, top struction or you can do it your- quality. Only 7.9 million baht. self. Tel: 09-6525664. Come and look and have free coffee. Tel: 07-8938747. Chalong. Electricity, water, WANT SOME LAND? road access. Price: 2.7 mil- I want to sell some of mine, so Rawai. 150sqm, communal TOP SEAVIEW lion baht per rai. Tel: 07- come and pick a piece. Call for pool, 3 bedrooms, absolute apartments in Kata. Unbeliev- 8896074. Email: info@sea details. Tel: 06-6831964. able quality and space. 2 bed- privacy and security. 6.2 -property-phuket.com million baht. Tel: 07-889- rooms, only 4 million baht. CONDO STUDIO Tel: 06-2670898. 6074. Email: info@sea- property-phuket.com Furnished. 32sqm, pool, cor- NEW CONDO ner unit, ocean view. 2.2 AO MAKHAM FOR SALE million baht. 5 min to Bangla. beach front. Condo apartment LAND FOR SALE IN At Blue Canyon Country For sale by owner. Email: on beach. Your garden, your TAI MUANG, Club , 1 condo, number guntmit@aol. com beach. Includes yacht. It may Phang Nga. 102. 265sqm, 3 bedrooms have a high price, but there is - 62 rai, 7.7 million baht. Con- and 3 bathrooms. Priced at no better deal, and no better HOME SWEET HOME crete road, front, electricity, only 55,000 baht per sqm. New, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- property. Please call for more well water. Tel: 01-6971154. Email: details. Tel: 07-8938747. rooms, tastefully furnished, - 12 rai, 6 million baht. Pet- [email protected] Chanote. Asking 3 million KATA TOP SEAVIEW kasem road side, beautiful baht. Tel: 09-5926482. Villa 9.9 million baht. Originally pond, very scenic. Sale by YANUI BEACH 1 RAI 5 villas, only 2 left. Includes owner. Stunning mountain view, 1.5 RAI FOR SALE pool. 230sqm on 400sqm. Be Contact Khun Apple great for villa. Chanote title. Only 1 million baht per rai. fast, great investment. Tel: Tel: 01-8601464. 4.3 million baht. Can build for Near Heroines’ Monument, 10 09-6525664. you under your supervision. minutes to British curriculum LAND FOR SALE Tel: 01-5376866. school. Tel: 09-8731019. KATA BE FAST in Lampang. 142sqm, ideal for Seaview. Top view, unique. resort house. Land in a real LAND FOR SALE 3.2 million baht. You build or estate project on Phaholyothin 4 rai, 351sqm near JW NEW HOUSE we build your house for you. highway, very beautiful with Marriott resort in Thalang. 3 in Kamala. Small 2 bedrooms. This is the last top view in panoramic hill view. 1.7 million million baht per rai. Please For quick sale at 1.25 million Kata so take this opportunity. baht. Call Khun Apple. Tel: 01- contact for more details. Tel: baht. Good area. Tel: 01-892- Feel free to take a look. Once 8601464. 09-2891502, 09-9915502. 8208. you see, you'll want to buy. Building garantee. Tel: 09- 6525664. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS September 2 - 8, 2006 Property Gazette

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT FOR SALE HOUSE IN NAI YANG CONDO FOR SALE FOR SALE: Properties FOR SALE 7.5 MILLION BAHT For Rent 140sqm townhouse in Boat Lagoon Marine Residence. Water view, 2 bedrooms, LUXURY HOUSE 2 bathrooms, maid/utility Three bedrooms, near La- room. Fully furnished. guna, furnished, spa pool, Washer and tumble drier. poolside bar, garden, aircon. Rawai sea view, 126 sqm Very good condition. Free ½ rai. 29,000 baht a month. Large garden, 2 bedrooms, living space, common pool. use of gym. 50m pool. Res- Tel: 09-5944067. 2.2 rai of absolute beachfront land with 1 bathroom, 100sqm, 4 million baht. Tel: 07-889- taurants, hotel, bank, super- close to the airport, 5 mins 6074. Email: info@sea- market and more. New KATA LUXURY Chanote title at Khok Kloy. 25 mins from property-phuket.com apartment. 2 bedrooms, fur- Phuket International Airport. from Nai Yang Beach. Tel: medical center opening 01-8991351 or 01-920- soon. Close to international nished, ADSL, aircon, teak No agents please. 2527. For further details school and all major shops. kitchen, huge terrace, 2 bath, Please contact. Tel: 07-8891717. PHUKET PANTEP 24-hour security. Call to quiet area. Avalible Sep-Oct, please see our website: Condo for sale. 32sqm, free- www.karonstudio.com view. Tel: 06-282-0567. Full service a partment 1800/ Email: [email protected] hold, brand-new. 450,000 day or non service. Tel: 09- baht. Tel: 06-6865567. Email: 5926890. Email: north8west FOR SALE: 32M BAHT [email protected] [email protected] BOAT LAGOON TOWNHOUSE On one plot: 5-bedroom, 5- CONTEMPORARY and Patong. - 17 rai: Boat La- 2 stories, unfurnished, 1 bathroom villa plus one build- APARTMENT Bali villas. Villa Suksan is a CLASS SEAVIEW goon, sea view, 2.5 million minute from Chalong Pier, quiet, secluded development ing with 15 apartments (35 - for sale. 2-bedroom apartment villa rental. Available Novem- baht per rai. - 5 rai: Patong, 5.5 35.3 square wah. 3 bed- of boutique villas combining 75sqm) and a pool. Soi Veera- between Surin and Bang Tao ber! Views do not get better. million baht per rai. - 3 rai: rooms, 3 bathrooms. Price: luxury and affordability. 2- or kit, Patong. Tel: 01-7376479. Beaches. 4.5 million baht. Very safe and quiet. 5 bed- Patong, 5 million baht per rai. 2.9 million baht. Tel: 076- 4-bedroom villas offered at www.residence-edouard. Email: [email protected] rooms total. Alternatively, rent Tel: 07-8942337. 236590, 01-8955628. Fax: pre-construction prices. Only com 3-bedroom house or 2-story 076-236590. Email: molly_ 2 plots left. Reserve now. Tel: STUNNING SEAVIEW bungalow apt. seperately. HOUSE FOR SALE [email protected] 06-0043008, 04-0535780. NEW VILLA, RAWAI Kata. 400, 800 or 1,600sqm Private entrances and pool New house, 1,496 sqm, 4 bed- Fax: 076-341372. Email: New villa Rawai. 1 story, plots. Beautiful view over access. Email: pococonnor@ rooms, 5 bathrooms, located HOTEL IN SURIN [email protected] quiet area, high-end style, 3 Kata. 3.2 million baht for hotmail.com close to bypass road with la- beach. For sale: 37 million bedrooms, Jaccuzi, 220sqm goon views. Close to Lotus & baht. 1 rai, 200 sq wah. 19 400sqm, with road, electric- living space, freehold or lease ity, Chanote title. Transfer no PATONG, 2-BEDROOM Central department stores. guest rooms with owner’s 500sqm land plot. Includes LAYAN BEACH problem. Tel: 09-6525664. apartment. Patong hillside, Price: 20 million baht. Tel: 01- suite. Pool and restaurant in- furniture. 7.5 million baht fi- APARTMENTS luxury 2-bed, 2-bath apart- 5375284, 09-7291066. cluded. Email: nice_ampaipon nance available. Tel: 06-267- Resort-managed, fully-fur- CONDO IN TOWN ment. Fully furnished, large @yahoo.com 0898. nished studio-suite apart- for sale or rent. Safe and quiet pool, aircon, satellite TV, etc. NEW, SEAVIEW ments, ready to move in. area. Fully furnished, mini- ASDL (if required). Very clean apartments. Located on 360SQM PLOT RAWAI TOP VILLA Prices from 3.5 million kitchen and balcony, key card, and private apartment in de- Patong hillside up Nanai Rd. 350m from sea. In Rawai, with High-end villa, 4 bedrooms. baht. Swimming pool, gym car parking and pool. Conve- sirable area. Long-term rental We offer: 1-bedroom, 47sqm concrete road, electricity, Living space: 500sqm, land: and clubhouse. Just min- nient for transport, close to @ 25,000 baht/month. Tel: apartments; 2 bedroom 72/ Chanote, Thai company if 1100. New, includes exclu- utes from beach. Tel: 01- Central Festival. Tel: 076- 076-346158, 05-0717134. 95sqm apartments; and a needed, architect’s plans and sive furniture, swimming pool, 7371231. Website: www. 272371, 01-8944735. Email: Fax: 076-346158. Email: 172sqm penthouse. Starting only a 350m walk along a garden house. No better deal oceanbreezephuket.com sales@phutawanresidence. [email protected] at 2.25 million baht. quiet soi to Chalong Bay. 1.4 around. Finance available. com Tel: 04-7085253. Email: million baht. Tel: 06-684- Freehold, 30 million baht, in- BALI VILLA berthike @aol.com Website: 5368. Email: bisop5@yahoo. cluding new 4WD and motor- NEW 2-BEDROOM www.blue-ocean-view.com co.uk bike. Start your life at the top. HOUSE FOR SALE Exclusive pool villa featuring 2- New house, 1,496 sqm, 4 4 bedrooms, sitting on 600 HOUSE Tel: 07-8938747. No furniture. 2 bedrooms, FANTASTIC LAND LAND FOR SALE bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, lo- sqm of land. Available on free- cated close to bypass road hold or leasehold basis. Ready shower, big veranda, quiet 2½ rai. Loch Palm. Fantastic Sea view, Patong view, 180 KATA HOUSE area. Muangtong 1, 3km to position with good view. Of- degree, all services, ideal de- and apartments. Only good with lagoon views. Close to to move in. Only 8.9 million baht! Tel: 06-0043008. Email: town, 2km to beach. 6,000 fers in excess of 10 million velopment. Approx 300sqm. deals. Buy and save or make Lotus & Central department stores. 20 million baht. Tel: 01- [email protected] baht per month. Tel: 05- baht. Please call for more in- Tel: 07-2650118. Email: good profits. Tel: 09-652- 8855415. formation. Tel: 06-2790837. [email protected] 5664. 5375284, 09-7291066. LUXURY HOME KATA COTTAGE Chalong. 5 bedrooms, 4 bath- SERVICED CONDOS sale. Seaview cottage. Fur- rooms, 2 balconies, 485sqm, and apartments. Ror rent long Classified Advertisements nished 2.4 million baht up. 412sqm plot. Nice, quiet area. term or short term. Tel: 076- Great view. Please call for 2 minutes to Wat Chalong, 5 292628, 09-491-2496. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. more information. Tel: 04-630- minutes to Chalong Bay. 7.5 Please see our website: Then hand it to any of our agents. 1770, 01-4874812. million baht. Tel: 04-1879896. www.bluewaterphuket.com

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CHALONG NEW HOME BEAUTIFUL VILLA APARTMENTS SEAVIEW PATONG KARON STUDIO VILLA FOR RENT Perfect Western-style home 2 bedrooms. European stan- in Patong. Near Wat Patong, APARTMENT for rent. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- dards. Fully furnished, aircon, Soi Khuanyang 256. Small rooms, aircon and telephone. telephone, UBC TV, swim- kitchen, refrigerator, fully fur- Tel: 09-6521473, 076-280- ming pool, tropical garden. 2 nished, European style, 466. minutes to Rawai and Nai Harn aircon, cable TV, fan, hot Beaches. Long-term let at water, bathroom. 8,300 baht BEACHFRONT CONDO 25,000 baht per month. Tel: per month. Tel: 04-8450541, Kalim, Patong. High standard, 07-2810452. 01-8914561. 275sqm living space, fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, Large studio apartment for 1,200sqm of land, 10m kitchen, pool, many facilities. SHOPHOUSE BLOCK DISCOVERY GARDENS rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath- pool, 3 bedrooms. Fully fur- Short term. Please call for 5 terraced houses for rent on Near Laguna. 2 bedroom, Nice apartments in the best room, Western-style nished. Nai Harn. 70,000 newly-built, fully-furnished neighborhood on the island. more information. Tel: 01-892- the bypass road. 35,000 baht kitchen, pool, near Karon baht per month. Tel: 07- 0038. per month. Call K. Vachira. houses with large communal Baan Suan Kamnan, just Beach. Free WiFi (ADSL), 8896074. Email: info@sea pool. Available short/long outside Patong, overlooking Tel: 01-3269495. good price. Please contact -property-phuket.com KAMALA, LONG LET term. Tel: 076-271544, 09- the sea and Patong. Quiet for more details. Tel: 076- 1956722. Fax: 076-271545. and green residential area. 2-bedroom house, 3 aircons, FURNISHED & NEW 398436-7, 06-9062220. furnished, UBC, phone line, Includes kitchen, hot-water Email: info@ phuket Really super 1- and 2- bed- Email: karonstudio@ HOUSE FOR RENT marbella.com room apartments. Long In Kata-Karon. Located on parking. 11,000 baht per shower. 5 mins walk to bus/ hotmail.com Or for more in- month. Tel: 07-1789273. beach. Farang comfort in local term only (3 months and formation please visit: Patak Rd, near PTT gas sta- FOR RENT BY DAY longer). Also one large, free- tion. Furnished. Aircon, TV, area. Tel: 01-9683546. Email: www.karonstudio.com LUXURY HOUSE [email protected] or by year. Luxury apart- standing, 3-bedroom house freezer. 2 bedrooms. Tel: 06- ments: 35-75sqm, with pool, with breathtaking views. 9544155, or 04-0600972. Three bedrooms, near La- guna, furnished, spa pool, SHOPHOUSE at Residence Edouard in Soi Apartments with comforts Veerakit in Patong. Please BEACH HOUSE poolside bar, garden, aircon. 46/2 Ket Kwan Rd, Kata. (furniture, aircon, safe, HOUSES contact. Tel: 076-296800. The one and only house di- ½ rai. 29,000 baht per 10,000 baht per month, 1- ADSL internet and UBC). Apartments in Patong and www.residence-edouard. rectly on Kamala beach. 2 month. Tel: 09-5944067. year lease. Tel: 076-330889. Rates from 20,000 baht. Rawai. From 10,000 to com Tel: 06-7866350. Email: bedrooms w/aircon, 2 bath- 25,000 baht per month. Fax: 076-333187. Email: [email protected] rooms, fans throughout, Tel: 06-6865567. Email: TOP VIEW, TOP VILLA [email protected] BIG HOUSE FOR RENT home office w/ADSL mo- freeholdprop @yahoo.com for rent. Overlooking Loch dem, European kitchen, fully 3 bedrooms, living area, kit- PATONG SEAVIEW Palm golf course. 5 bedrooms, PATONG 2-BEDROOM chen, etc. On Phisit Gorani Rd, furnished. UBC and electric- furnished. 95,000 baht per Condo. Newly remodeled 1/1 KARON APARTMENT apartment. Large and luxuri- Patong. Monthly rent: 15,000 ity extra. Available immedi- month. Tel: 07-2698492. condo, 14th floor. Spectacu- Central Karon. 50m from the ous. UBC, swimming pool, baht. Tel: 09-4717629. Email: ately. 50,00O baht per Email: [email protected] aircon, good location and lar seaview. 100 meters to month, 12-month lease. beach. Newly furnished and [email protected] beach, Soi Bangla. Full renovated 2-room apartment quiet. Price: 25,000 baht per House photo at online Ga- HOUSE FOR RENT month. Tel: 06-2790837. NAI HARN kitchen, granite floors. All zette advert. Tel: 01-894- with 2 balconies, cable TV, Home and office, 1,500sqm, Sweet home for rent. Fully amenities, maid service. Short 3839. Email: donandinge Wi-Fi, aircon. 20,000 baht per Phuket City area, Wichit Song- HOUSE & GARDEN furnished, short/long term, 2 or long term. Tel: 04-159- @csloxinfo.com month. Long term only. Tel: 0501, 01-3753970. Email: 06-2718254. khram Rd. Fully furnished, 4 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 [email protected] bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Tel: conditioning, fully furnished, balconies, TV/music. Move PATONG TOWER 3-BEDROOM HOME 04-0629587. European kitchen. Email: in! Tel: 04-8519072. Email: OFFICE BUILDING 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, nicely Chao Fa Rd. 207 sq wah, 3 [email protected] goodtasteforgoodlife@ space. Just 2 kms from Lotus furnished. UBC, DVD, aircon, bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, nice APARTMENTS yahoo.de on Bypass Road. New 2-story pool, parking, seaview, 300 living room, good kitchen, cool Chalong. Titima Mansions; 2 NICE PATONG office building space of 240 meters of beach. Central garden, parking for 3 cars. bedrooms, furnished, aircon, condo. Aircon, big bedroom, CENTRAL KAMALA sqm for rent. Tel: 076-238- Patong. 23,000 baht per Fully furnished. For rent at hot shower, security and gar- cable TV, fridge, microwave, Large 2-bedroom apartment. 777, or 01-7371678. Fax: 076- month. Tel: 04-8473304. 40,000 per month or for sale dens. Tel: 01-8914964. Email: parking and pool. 10,000 baht All modern conveniences, 239739. Email: supotpac@ at 6.7 million baht. Tel: 01- beachcomberwa@yahoo. per month. Tel: 05-2453132. UBC, etc. 25,000 baht per phuket.ksc.co.th HOUSE FOR RENT 597-8315. Email: phuket8@ com.au Email: [email protected] month. Tel: 01-8111067. Nanai road, good views, 1 hotmail.com RAWAI HOUSE bedroom, Thai -style, short or For rent, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- long term. Cheap. Email: LARGE VILLA rooms. 15,000 baht. Tel: 01- cosmicrhythms2003@yahoo Kamala. 300sqm, 4 bed- 8081804. .com rooms, 3 bathrooms, separate granny/maid accommoda- APARTMENTS PHUKET B.L. tion, beautiful real teak fur- Patong. For long-term rent. 1 apartment. New in Kathu. Big nishings, plasma TV, full-size bedroom, TV room, cable TV, room, 1 bedroom, aircon, snooker table, UBC, ADSL, 2- aircon, good seaview. 8,000- cable TV, Internet, hot show- /3-car garage. Set on ¾ rai 12,000 baht per month. Tel: er, garden, car park. 8,000 with tropical garden. 60,000 09-2909567. www.bromma baht per month. Tel: 01-692- baht per month, minimum 1- thaihouse.com 3163. year let. Tel: 01-8111067. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS September 2 - 8, 2006 Property Gazette

Accommodation LOFT STYLE Property Wanted apartments Kathu. 4 large Accommodation The Stone Doctor Available apartments, 6,000-15,000 baht Wanted per month. Tel: 01-9684230. Specialist European stone- HOTEL WITH LAND IN Email: [email protected] care products and services: BEACH/SEA VIEW KATA/KARON KATA BEACH AIRCON ROOM • Restoration Looking for a hotel to buy. I am interested in buying New guesthouse with ev- PATONG SEAVIEW in Patong. Wanted to rent • Sealing/Protection Must have a beach or an 1.5-2 rai of land in Kata or erything. Facing the CONDO from December 11-20. • Maintenance amazing sea view. Email: Karon. Must be suitable to beach, only a 5-minute New remodeled 1/1 Need daily cleaning of room All your maintenance, [email protected] build house on. Email: walk, without traffic, to condo, 14th floor. Spec- and change of sleeping protection & cleaning needs sverker_gustafsson@ beach. Please see: www. clothes. Must have fridge, for natural and manufactured tacular seaview. 100 stone. yahoo.com southernfriedrice.com meters to beach, Soi and be in walking distance WANTED: SHOP Tel: 01-8948446. Bangla. Full kitchen, gran- of Bangla and the beach. • Marble • Sandwash SPACE IN KAMALA ite floors. All amenities, Email: erik_eriksen@ • Granite • Terracotta LAND WANTED • Slate • Terrazzo I need to rent a shop for a maid service. Short or long yahoo.com Seaview, beachfront land in KARON • Sandstone • Ceramics, etc restaurant in Kamala. Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi. 10 term. Tel: 04-1590501, Must be in a good location. APARTMENT 01-3753970. Email: Prevent: rust, stains, mildew, -100 rai. Tel: 01-6936437, algae, scratches Tel: 05-7866596. Email: 06-6841260. Central Karon, 50 meters [email protected] Remove: builders’ residue, [email protected] from the beach. Newly fur- incorrect sealants, rust, stains, HOUSE WANTED nished & renovated 2-room mildew, etc. Daily care & cleaning products also available. Looking to buy a 2- to 3-bed- apartment with 2 balconies, cable TV, Wi-Fi, aircon. SERVICED SHOP IN BANGLA room house in Phuket or Krabi. APARTMENTS Tel: 07-2824930, 076-271217 Maximum price: 4 million baht. 19,000 baht per month. Fax: 076-271218 ROAD PATONG in Chalong. Spacious studio Email: Email: wanphenstephen@ Long term only. Tel: 06- I am looking for a shop in 2718254. suites with rooftop spa and [email protected] Soi Bangla. Must be at least hotmail.com pool garden. Aircon, Wi-Fi, 4.5m wide and 5m deep, sat TV, kitchenette, house- and near the beach. Prefer BUNGALOW RESORT PATONG keeping. From 9,000 baht a long lease (3+3 years). Will or guesthouse. I am looking to Good rooms still at low-season month. Contact for more be prepared to fly in from rent a bungalow resort or prices. Price depends on length details. Tel: 06-2826221, Australia after talking. Call guesthouse in the Rawai or of stay. Tel: 01-8948446. 01-8938592. Email: Tel: +61 425 7778-98 Chalong areas. Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] (Australia). Email: madler51 [email protected] Please see our website at: Building @hotmail.com www.southernfriedrice.com Products AUDITION ROOM NAI HARN & Services I am looking for an audition APARTMENT FOR YOU SWEET HOME ONE-STORY SHOP room to rent. The room must 1-bedroom apartment in Soi We are looking for one-story Fully furnished, short/long be at least 7m long and 4m Nanai 2. All-inclusive low-sea- SAFEWAY STORAGE buildings suitable for a small wide, with white walls (for son rate 12,500 baht/month. term, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Document 250 baht per shop. Seeking locations in background). One of the short Tel: 01-5362954. Email: rooms, 2 balconies, TV/ month, - 20ft container: 2,400 Phuket Town, Kathu, Chalong walls should be without win- [email protected] For music. Move in! Please baht per month, - Self store: from and Patong. Anyone with dows (background). With further details, please see our contact for more info. Tel: 650 baht per month, - Site of- property like this available aircon would be great. Please website at: www.phuket- 04-8519072. Email: fice: 5,200 baht per month, - with very reasonable rent contact for more information. apartments-4you.com/ goodtasteforgoodlife@ Mobile toilet: 2,200 baht per Household please call Tel: 076-214000. Tel: 06-6285292. patong/baan_arunsri.htm yahoo.de Email: [email protected] month. Tel: 076-281283, 01- Items 1251873. SEEKING HOUSE BEACHFRONT WANTED LUXURY 3-4 BED BEACH HOUSE to rent. German family is look- 1-2 YEAR OLD Looking for a beach-front HOUSE W/POOL Long-term rent. Beach bunga- ing for house to rent near in- low in a new 5-house private ALL KINDS OF furniture & fridge. Electrolux restaurant or business prop- ternational school. Min 1 year. Private luxury house with WOOD WORK erty to buy or to lease. Please resort on mainland, with views refrigerator, L-shaped sofa, 2 Please contact for more infor- private pool, tropical gar- to Samui, for long-term rent. Specialise in wood work closets and rack. Total value: contact me with full details. mation. Tel: 06-188922. den, fully fitted western Tel: 09-0543505. Total privacy and quiet. For for houses & boats with 28,000 baht. Will sell for kitchen, etc. E-mail for fur- non-smokers. Tel: 01-891- our own factory and 10,000! Tel: 09-0114069. LAND TO BUY 1 RAI ther details. Tel: 01- Email: [email protected] HOTEL WANTED 4260. Email: tigerseyes@ boatyard - furniture, kitch- I would like to buy a plot of 7722300, 01-6764849. ens, built-in or moveable Small hotel/resort wanted on bycall24.de Website: www. around 1 rai in a nice, quiet Fax: 076-378360. Email: bars, counters, desks, etc. Phuket or nearby islands. home.arcor.de/bhouse ANTIQUE FURNITURE area. Price should not be over [email protected] We repair and rebuild. Email info/pics to Alan. for sale. Chinese furniture 1 million baht. Please contact Please call us for anything Please contact by email: EN-SUITE ROOMS from Ching Dynasty. Serious for more information. Email: that has to do with wood [email protected] Close to beach, private hot buyers only. Pictures/prices [email protected] 2 BEDROOM HOUSE work. Tel: 01-9683118. IN KATHU shower, aircon/ fan. Please con- upon request. Please contact for more information. Tel: Fax: 076-243089. Email: tact for more information. 1 RAI PLUS GUESTHOUSE Fully furnished, 2 mins pro_carpentering@yahoo Looking for Chanote land with 076-342280, 01-9781956. Tel: 07-2676024. Email: and restaurant in Patong, from Phuket Country Club. Email: [email protected] .com [email protected] a sea view, up to two rai, pref- Karon, Kata or Phuket City. 12,000 baht per month. erably on the west coast of Please email or phone me if you Tel: 076-296301. Email: Phuket. Must have road ac- have or know of something ap- [email protected] cess and utilities. Email: propriate. Please contact for Agents for Classified Advertising [email protected] more information. Email: chrillearninge@hotmail. com SEAVIEW LAND PATONG LUXURY wanted. I’m looking for 1-2 rai APARTMENTS PHUKET of seaview land in the Ao SMALL HOUSE, Central Patong 1- and 2- Makham area. Tel: 05-032- LONG TERM bedroom apartments. K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 7100. Email: [email protected] Looking for a small house, 2 Email for information and Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403 or 3 bedrooms with kitchen, photos. Please contact for more information. Email: bathroom and furniture. Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 NEED SEAVIEW Internet (ADSL) required. [email protected] LAND Needed for up to 6 months Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398 I am looking for prime or more. Location: Kathu, HOTEL PROMOTION Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 seaview land at Patong Patong, Kamala or nearby. Long stay incl ABF: 18,000 Beach. It must be overlooking Max budget: 15,000 baht baht monthly. Beachfront, Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230 the bay and city. Please con- per month. Please send an pool & spa, free wifi internet. tact for more information. offer by email. I will arrive in Tel: 01-8920038. Email: Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 Tel: 07-0540120. Email: Phuket on October 6. Email: anthony_sharman2006@hot Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523 [email protected] [email protected] mail.com 41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! Srisoontorn Rd, Cherng Talay September 2 - 8, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 45 Boats & Marine

SPEEDBOAT 27 FT 25' SPORT FISHING FERRY FOR SALE Located in Chalong Bay. / DIVE BOAT Wood/epoxy covered, bot- Wood core/fiber/epoxy, in tom renewed and Mercury and out. Built March 2006. 225hp engine fully repaired Yanmar 85 (30 hours). in Feb 2006. Thai captain Teak deck, fast (26 knots), takes care of the boat. fuel efficient, strong. Price: 850,000 baht. Please 880,000 baht. Thai regis- contact for more info. tered. Please contact for Jet cruise 1. 244 passen- Tel: 04-6288630. more information. Tel: 07- ger capacity. Length: 1323150. Email: skiyemen Email: 30.73m. Gross: 322 tons. @yahoo.com Two 1,540KW MTU en- [email protected] gines. Docked at Rattana- chai slipway. Phuket price TANKER VESSEL at 12.2 million baht. Please FISHING BOAT FOR SALE call for more information. FOR SALE Tel: 01-4084991.

SILVERTON 40

Fishing boat in good condi- Thai registered, 150,000 li- tion. Jim Young’s “Vindex” ters, width 6m, length 23m, design. Built-in cedar strip/ ready to move. 1.6 million epoxy, 35ft long, 12ft beam baht. Contact Tel: 01-891- 300hp Cummins 6BTA die- 2333. Email: surin123@ 40ft, family boat, 2 twin sel ZFHG, hydraulic steering csloxinfo.com bedrooms, two bathrooms from main cabin or fly + shower saloon, dinette, bridge. Sleeps 2 couples in galley kitchen. Two years forward cabin or conv. area, old but with complete inte- WC/shower/hand basin. In- SEA-DOO F16 JET BOAT rior refurbishment within 12 cluding berth until Oct 06. months. Twin Volvo Penta Contact Peter for details. engines + turbo, dinghy. Tel: 01-8166940. Email: New Mercury outboard [email protected] used regularly, very reliable. Sale due to owner upgrade. Viewing at Ocean Marina Pattaya. 5 million baht. Tel: 02-6777555 ext 238, 01- Top condition, new engine 8335750. 2001, Thai registration. Bar- gain at only 250,000 baht. Tel: 09-6525664. DIVING BOAT HUNTER 280 $50,000 Great w/end boat. For 4. Af- fordable, shallow draft, in good condition, just been refitted, ready to sail. For inspection, price and details, call Simpson Marine at Tel: 076-239768. For sale. Length 23m, width For further details, please 5.30m, depth 1.90m, gross see our website at: 58.48 tons, nett 39.76 tons. www.simpsonmarine.com 2 diesel engines. 50-person capacity. 4.5 million baht. RIVIERA 47’ 2004 Tel: 09-7246953. In showroom condition. Equipped with aircon and full electronics from Simrad and SEA-DOO extra fuel tanks. Call Simpson JET BOAT Marine for price and details at Tel: 076-239768. For further details, please see our website at: www.simpsonmarine.com

BENETEAU FIRST 7.5 Great off-the-beach sail trainer and racer, easily handled, 5-meter speedster, 1997. trailable phone. Price 1.6 mil- Twin 85hp, trailer, GPS, lion baht. Call Simpson Marine fishfinder, fast, completely for price and details at Tel: overhauled, cover, new 076-239768. For further de- upholstry, in excellent tails, please see our website conditon. Price: 465,000 at: www.simpsonmarine. baht. Tel: 09-8713086. com

BENETEAU FLYER KING’S CUP REGATTA Big 26ft trailer boat with Can take 3-4 more on Swan cockpit shower and toilet. 55, 10 -day package, bunga- Twin 115HP 4 stroke Suzuki's. low incl. Also have lots of boat Call Simpson Marine for price stuff for sale. Tel: 076- and details at Tel: 076- 383080, 06-9401860. Fax: 239768. For further details, 076-381934. Email: bigasail please see our website at: @samart.co.th Website: www.simpsonmarine.com www.biga-sailing.com 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS September 2 - 8, 2006 Island Job Mart

ACCOUNTANT & BOOKKEEPER Siam Real Estate require an experienced English-speaking accountant who uses Quick Books and can provide monthly figures and advance tax planning. Please send CV or contact for more information. Tel: 076- 288908. Email: richard@ siamrealestate.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT We are looking for a dynamic and hard-working individual with good communication skills to report to the MD. You should be willing to learn, and have at least the following RESTAURANT qualifications or equivalent: MANAGER * Thai female fluent in spoken Experienced English speak- and written English. ing manager required for * Bachelor’s degree or equiva- new Indian restaurant in lent in business or law or ac- Laguna area. Good salary counting. and share of profit for the right person. Please apply * Excellent computer know- with your details, including ledge including MS Office and expected salary. Tel: 01- Internet. 8937028. Fax: 076-254- The successful applicant will 827. Email: ianpotter@ receive a generous compensa- hotmail.com tion package, including a performance bonus. Interested candidates may apply by sub- YACHT CREW: mitting a full resumé and re- Guest officer. To be part of 3- cent photos to: man crew on a 75ft commercial boat. Take care of guests, Sunbelt network-Phuket drink & food. Female with a Sunbelt Siam Venture Co., Ltd high service level. Nice appear- SALES COORDINATOR/ Royal Phuket City Hotel ance and fluent in spoken En- LOOKING FOR manager. Wanted: Sales Co- glish. You should have, or be Building, 1 Fl. 154 Phang Nga SALES EXECUTIVE ordinator/Manager for boat willing to learn, food & bever- Rd, Muang, Phuket. Tel: 076- We are looking for open- excursion/tour company. 233333 ext. 3618. Fax: 076- age work. Good salary, with minded people who are - Thai national, able to speak 233343, 05-782 9300. Email: bonus. Tel: 06-0106988. seeking a challenging career [email protected] Email: michaelcrona@email. and write basic English to join our office in Phuket - Must have computer skills com Captain position also City.You must have good BLUE FROG RAWAI available. For experienced, spoken and written English, - Must be able to manage tour Looking for full-time cook for certified, seaman. experience in property desk staff at hotels, coordi- Looking for a job? foreign and Thai food, must sales, your own car and nate bookings, and undertake speak English. Up to 25,000 RESTAURANT computer skills. Please office duties as required. www.phuketgazette.net! baht per month depending on manager. Sunset Beach Re- email CV with photo to: info Please send resumé with ex- experience. Call Pavel at Tel: sort is looking for a restaurant @phuketandamanrealestate. pected salary. Email: info@ 06-2832279 for more infor- manager. Tel: 076-342482- com simbaseatrips.com mation. 5. Fax: 076-342500. September 2 - 8, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Island Job Mart

OFFICE ASSISTANT Aquamarine Divers Co Ltd, an operator of live-aboard diving cruises, is looking for an OFFICE ASSISTANT, as ASSISTANT follows: MANAGER - Female, Thai national Honest, hard-working staff - Beginner or first experi- under 30 years needed to ence in diving/tourism busi- be trained for managerial po- ness sitions in Krabi business. - Computer skills (a must) Must have excellent cus- - Basic accounting skills (a tomer service skills, super- plus) visory ability and good En- -Bachelor’s degree or glish skills. Please call. Tel: equivalent 04-0646590. - Good command of English - Pleasant personality. RENTALS Long-term career perspec- MANAGER tives for motivated and capable candidates. Please Siam Real Estate require a email CV, photo and ex- Thai rentals manager for pected salary. Tel: 076- holiday and long-term rental 383083, 01-5848502. Fax: business. Must have good 076-280397. Email: admin English, sales experience, @philkade.com and own car. Must also know the island and be computer literate. Good salary and commissions. Tel: 076- Employment 288908. Email: patrick@ Wanted siamrealestate.com

2 TOUR GUIDES STAFF MANAGER, SHOPCLERK Thailand Holidays needs 2 professional tour guides. French Fashion shop in Speaking German is a Phuket City opening soon must. Please call. Tel: 02- seeking for staff. Need to 5742192. have good English skills + good personality. Please contact for all details. Tel: 09-163- 8166. Email: KITCHEN/BEDROOM vjnong@gmail. com FITTER Must be reliable and experienced with own transport & SWEDISH GIRL tool kit. Call Alan. Tel: 04- ACADEMIC AFFAIRS OFFICE ASSISTANT seeking work! I’m a 23- 8473304. Email: select- staff. We have two positions International property agent year-old girl from Sweden, [email protected] available for Academic Affairs staff. Candidates should have is seeking candidates for the I’m looking for almost any the following qualifications: above position. Applicants kind of job in Phuket and can SALES MANAGER - HEADMISSTRESS - Thai female must be fluent in written and start November. I have an advertising. Looking for the school. Native Thai teacher, CASUAL BOAT-BOY spoken English, have basic Aerobics Instructor’s di- - Bachelor’s degree or higher right person to join our growing with license and minimum 3 We require the services of a bookkeeping skills, be com- ploma and good skills in tak- team at a quality magazine years’ teaching experience, casual-hire boat-boy. Good - Very good in written and spo- puter literate, and be hard ing care of children, office publishing company. Experi- good English required. Please command of English and a ken English working, self motivated work and lots more. Inter- ence required: minimum 1 year contact for more info. Tel: knowledge of boats needed. Please contact for more infor- and proactive. Email: ested? Please contact for sales, some English, pleasant. 076-282232, 01-7884665. Call for more information. mation. Tel: 076-264770. internationalpropertyagent full details. Email: cozmoz8 Salary negotiable. Email: Fax: 076-381447. Email: Tel: 076-239768. Email: kajonkietsuksa.school @yahoo.com @hotmail.com info@ artandcultureasia.com [email protected] @gmail.com 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS September 2 - 8, 2006 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

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130,000 BAHT Saloon Cars HONDA JAZZ, BMW 316 E-30 1994 Nissan Centra with re- PORSCHE NISSAN NV BRAND NEW Good and cheap car. Many conditioned engine, brakes AUTOMATIC new parts. 80,000 baht. and shock absorbers. Not just Expat owner. Year 2002 1.6 Tel: 089-0114069 Email: a runner – drives well and is in SLX. Metallic gold. Very good [email protected] excellent condition. 130,000 condition. 57,000km. 2-door Please see photos of the baht. Tel: 087-8811775. queen cab. Price: 250,000 car here: Email: [email protected]. baht. Please contact for www.s107.photobucket.com/ co.th more information. Tel: 086- albums/m305/Thaifun/ 1999 Porsche Boxster for 2712758. Email: davidan New Honda Jazz VTEC BMW%20316/ MAZDA FAMILIA sale. Anyone interested dannatandy@hotmail .com AT(AS) 1.8 automatic in Mazda Familia 1400, red, 13 contact me via email for silver. Only 37 miles! Pur- yrs old, 155,500 km. 90,000 more information. Email: ‘83 TOYOTA COROLLA 1999 NISSAN BIG M chased from Anuphas baht. Tel: 076-280021. Email: [email protected] Great condition, grey, aircon, Phuket, but now not Stick shift, good transporta- [email protected] tion. Lots of rust. 30,000 baht. 2.7L, manual, diesel, carryboy needed. Cost 667,000 DAEWOO ESPERO w/padded truck bed, first class Phuket’s Most Trusted & baht; selling for 600,000 Tel: 081-3709661. 1995. Beautiful. Automatic. insurance until Jan 07, full main- Reputable Supplier of the Finest baht with original invoice BMW 320 COUPÉ Full options. 139,000 baht. tenance records. 280,000 baht. Quality Used SALOONS, and warranty. View at Ka- TOYOTA COROLLA 1.5 1988 6-cylinder Toyota en- Tel: 086-9429444. Email: Contact for more information. SEDANS, JEEPS & PICKUPS mala. Can be registered by 1998, 4-door, manual, silver, gine, automatic, in good con- [email protected] Tel: 087-8821186, 087-270- buyer as first owner, but excellent condition. 205,000 dition. Tel: 086-9429444. New cars or trade-ins – 2523. Or Email: mark_schram this needs to be done by baht ono. Call Mr.Rudi. Tel: Email: bkkphuket@gmail. we have what you’re HONDA JAZZ VTEC @hotmail.com the first week of Sept. Call 076-288808, 087-2650652. com looking for Mark, Tel: 089-9191596, Automatic, May 2005, 22,000 km, one owner/driver. NISSAN NV 2002 For more info please call us at or for Thai, Khun Pin at Tel: OPEL ASTRA BARGAIN Excellent condition. All service 081-9812800. Email: Dark blue. 16 v injection, 529,000 baht. Full service Tel: 076-224632, 216243 FORD LASER GLXI record. 2 years’ factory guar- records available. Manual www.suremotor.com [email protected] 1600cc. 5 gear manual, new 2001 gearshift. Canopy included. (re-conditioned) engine. Electric antee remaining. First-class 95,000km, excellent con- insurance. Buying bigger, new Only 64,500km. Price: WRX SUBARU RALLY doors, windows and mirrors. dition, full service history, 250,000 baht ono. Tel: 076- Radio/CD/MP3 player with 6 car due to family expansion. JAZZ 2004 Fully working turbo chip. Price 330,000 baht. Tel: 089- Tel: 081-9563166. Email: 284026, 081-8921027. 800,000 baht ono. Tel: 085- speakers and automatic an- 5743331. Email: info@ ABS, airbags, keyless entry/ tenna. 5 good tires. New bat- [email protected] alarm, CD player, rear sensors, 2453132. Email: tj_biggie@ emergencyasia.com MITSUBISHI STRADA hotmail.com tery. Aircon. 165,000 baht. 1996, 2.8L, excellent condi- 7-speed automatic with paddle Tel: 089-8663846. Email: Pickups shift, 30,000km. Reasonable BMW 320 tion. 260,000 baht. Please [email protected] contact for more information. offers. Tel: 087-8814734. OPEL ASTRA 1.6 AUTO Beautiful, with 6-cyl engine. 1995 dark blue van. 5 doors. Tel: 086-9530669. Email: [email protected] NISSAN SUNNY Perfect, no rust, new paint, Price: 175,000 baht. Tel: CD, Ricardo seats, twin turbo 2000 NISSAN NV 089-5355248 or 084-159- 1995 model, 1600cc, green, QUEEN CAB 2004 HONDA JAZZ automatic, CD player. Full 24V. Quick sale,going back NISSAN TURBO Red, 31,000km, automatic 8873. to Europe, 125,000 baht. Tel: options. Very good condi- pickup truck. Nissan Fron- w/7-speed paddle shift, 076-381415. Email: thaihop BMW 5 SERIES '89 tion. Driven by lady, non- tier with 2500cc turbo die- ABS, air bags, and CD. No smoker. 250,000 baht. [email protected] Silver, rebuilt motor, clean in & sel. Just 110,000km. July, accidents. 460,000 baht. Please contact for more info. out. Must sell now! 150,000 2001. Good condition and Tel: 087-8814734. Email: Tel: 076-241095. Email: HYUNDAI SONATA baht ono. Tel: 081-8239448. Car/pickup. Clean in and out. maintenance. 320,000 baht [email protected] [email protected] Very good condition, 25,000 Email: [email protected] 5-speed manual transmis- ono. Tel: 076-282-170, 081- km, automatic, leather seats. 4761271. Price: 180,000 baht. Call Miss sion. Aircon, AM/FM radio- CAMRY FOR SALE HONDA CITY I-DSI TOYOTA COROLLA casette player, alloy wheels. saloon car. 1.5 DXi, 1998, Pen. Tel: 086-6834996. Immaculate black Toyota Auto, 2004, bronze. 1 careful Runs perfectly. 150,000 manual, metallic silver paint, MITSUBISHI Camry 2.4. Under 3 years lady owner, 37,000km. Per- LANCIA 1800 BETA km. 195,000 baht ono. Car radio-tape player, aircon, tax is in Patong. Please contact STRADA old (October 2003) and fect condition. 480,000 baht. 1975 Coupe. 1800cc, 5-speed and full insurance until Jan Rich for more information. only 45,000km, in show- Tel: 081-2573447. manual, original, good condition. 2.5 turbo, 2-door pickup. 07. Very good condition. Tel: 081-5378394. Email: room condition! Fully loaded 125,000 baht. Tel: 076-345- Sept 2002. 67,000km. 220,000 baht. Tel: 076- farang_rak_thailand@ with all optional extras. 018, 081-9039862. Email: Good condition. 375,000 TOYOTA VIOS 288808, 081-090964. Email: yahoo.com baht. Tel: 081-0879983. Price new: 1.675 million [email protected] [email protected] baht. For sale at 965,000 IVORY baht. Absolutely beautiful Automatic, 11 months old, car. Please call Tel: 086- 20,000km, leather seats, LEXUS FOR SALE 2715319 to view (Laguna many options, gold color. 3.6 million baht. 3000cc V6. Gazette Online Classifieds area) or to see photos 530,000 baht. Please con- Only 9,000km. Black, 9 air Please email: grenville@ tact for more information. bags, red plate. Max tires 20". layangardens.com Tel: 081-3670991. Please contact for more infor- 10,000 readers every day! mation. Tel: 089-8731841. September 2 - 8, 2006 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Wheels & Motors

SUZUKI INTRUDER 750 4 x 4s REXTON 3.2 INJ 3 CARIBIAN JEEPS A powerful and beautiful chop- MOTORBIKES HONDA JAZZ for sale. Years: 1994, per. Rebuilt 50hp engine. Lots FOR SALE FOR RENT 1996, 1997. All for sale: of extra chrome. 115,000 - 2000 Honda Phantom, New, good condition. 20,000 MITSUBISHI 130,000-140,000 baht. baht. Tel: 089-9087350. great condition, black, baht per month. Tel: 087- STRADA 4 WD Tel: 081-6078567. Email: Email: [email protected] 150cc, 2-stroke, 38,000 8969322. Email: mingong [email protected] baht. [email protected] - 1999 Honda Dream, in AFRICA TWIN SPORT CRUISER good condition, red, 100cc, P.M.P. CAR RENTAL Mercedes. 2 years old, full 750CC 12,000 baht. Toyota. 3-years-10-months Many types of car for rent. options, 60,000km, still un- old, blue, 4 doors, 2500cc, Great bike 47,000 km. First Please contact for more info. der warranty, top condition. offer. Price 50,000 baht. Tel: Short term or long term. Very 75,000km, no accidents, Tel: 087-2702523, 07-882- special price for a new car. New 3.5 million baht, selling many extras. 450,000 baht. 086-2791602. 1186. Email: mark_schram for 1.6 milllion baht. Tel: 089- Tel: 087-2646808, 084-746- Excellent condition, full ser- Tel: 086-2746511. @hotmail.com 4787. vice history, many extras in- 6525664. cluding new tires, Carryboy, HONDA PHANTOM 2005 HONDA WAVE roof rack and bull bars. TOP OF THE RANGE Motorbikes 200 cc 20,000 Km 45,000 PHUKET CAR RENT 125cc. Almost-new condition. 410,000 baht ono. Tel: 081- Ford Ranger 2001, 4WD, 4 baht. Yamaha 400 cc Chop- Silver color. 3,000km. Tel: 076-205190, 3670231. Or email to: doors. New respray, 56,000km, per 45,000 baht no offer. 30,000 baht. Leaving Phuket 089-7242823. [email protected] white with black leather, CD, MTX 125 FOR SALE Tel: 087-1789273. so must sell. Title, license and www.phuketcarrent.com power steering, etc. Lady In good running order. Green insurance are current and all owner. Never used commer- book, black color. 35,000 paperwork is available. Email: cially. Reason for sale, have new MARLBORO CHEAPEST JEEP SUZUKI JEEP baht. Call evening only. Tel: [email protected] 80,000 BAHT SUV. 375,000 baht. Please 089-9520753. YAMAHA for rent. Suzuki Caribian jeep, contact for more information. white, reliable. Only 8,900 Good car. 1993, white, 4 Tel: 081-8111067. SUZUKI CRYSTAL baht a month, or 7,900 if seats, 145,000km. New motorbike. 2-stroke, 110cc rented for a minimum of 3 battery and starter, aircon, FOR SALE CHOPPER FORD RANGER TURBO bike, runs well. Only 7,000 months. Tel: 089-5917761. tires in excellent condition. A Yamaha Virago 250, nicely baht. Tel: 085-7866596. Email: Email: [email protected] bit of rust but runs very well. 37,000km, 5 years old, 4 modified, must be seen. Tel: doors, full history and insur- roger_sommer1@hotmail. A very reliable car. Tel: 081- 087-1466622. com BLACK HONDA JAZZ 9581430. ance. Farang owned. Immacu- late, with extras. 500,000 Great bike, 1 owner only, for rent. Excellent car for touring baht. Please contact for more 24,000km. 35,000 baht. Phuket. Aircon, CD player, very HONDA WAVE Rentals good rates. Tel: 086-2664343, MITSUBISHI information. Tel: 087-27 125CC Please contact for more in- 32429. formation. Tel: 076- 081-4154043. Email: neil_ GWAGON Always serviced 19,000 383539, 081-8931894. [email protected] Automatic, 2004, 1 owner, baht. All papers. Please con- Email: [email protected] A1 CAR RENTAL white, excellent condition, KIA SPORTAGE 4X4 tact for more information. must be seen. 730,000 Reliable, comfortable car in Tel: 087-1789273 . Wanted baht. Tel: 086-2825107. good condition. Genuine off- road 4x4. Tel: 081-5399560. GSXR 1100cc Email: [email protected] HONDA STEAD for sale. 1990, red and WANTED CHEROKEE TOYOTA HILUX black, not bad for year. Big I would like to buy Cherokee or For sale. 400cc Stead, year X-tra Cab 1997 model, very bike-all original, new tires Grand Cherokee. If you have 2000. One of the best cus- good condition, 2.8-liter en- JEEPS FOR SALE and battery. 180,000 baht one call Tel: 081-6774545. gine, 155,000 kilometers, tomized choppers in Thai- Jeeps (Mitsubishi, Willys, ono. Tel: 076-292729 or Cars, trucks, jeeps – fully in- 150,000 baht ono. Leaving land. Must be seen. Tel: 087- Ford) from 85,000B to 081-0813826. Email: sured for rental. Best prices Thailand, must sell. Please 2741388. 260,000B. Ask for Mail. [email protected] for long-term rental: 12,000 Others contact for more info. Tel: Tel: 081-8924282. Email: -20,000 baht per month. 076-288500, 087-8957810. [email protected] Toyota Altis 1.8G, top Email: [email protected] HONDA PHANTOM VIRAGO CHOPPER TRAILER FOR model, long term only. 1 YEAR OLD 750cc. Everything in good for motorbike. Used for taking Please contact for details. order. Needs engine. 30,000 dogs to the beach. Only 2,500 ISUZU D-MAX ISUZU D-MAX gray-black, side bags, only Tel: 089-8314703, 076- for sale. 3ltr turbo, 4 doors, 4 x4, 2,800km, sell for 69,500 baht ovno. Please contact for baht. Tel: 076-330247, 089- Hi-Lander. As new, 2005, 200900. Email: a1carrent@ silver color, immaculate condi- baht(New 92,500 baht). more information. Tel: 087- 6450160. Email: bt5@tesco. gray, 4 doors, 28,000km. myway.com tion, 45,000km, 2 years old, Tel: 086-2775110. Email: 1466622. net Buy for 625,000 baht, or Sony stereo, payment options. [email protected] Tel: 086-2788300. Email: lease at 100,000-baht down [email protected] payment+52 x 11,393 baht. Tel: 086-2718254 (En- Wheels & Motors glish), 083-1823343 (Thai). 2002 RED HONDA Email: [email protected] SONIC Advertisements SUZUKI CARIBIAN 29,000km. Mag wheels. SPORTY Strong motor. All paperwork 1.3, silver, 2½ -year mainte- TOYOTA FORTUNER up to date. Asking 20K baht. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. nance history by Suzuki Selling due to travel. 3.0, 4WD. Email: [email protected] Then hand it to any of our agents. shop. Good price & condi- 2006 model, diesel, full leather, tion. Tel: 089-7238859. wood dash, etc. Price: 1.15mil- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) lion baht. Save money com- JRD CHOPPER FORD HURRICANE pared with new car. Please contact for more information. for sale. 16 months old, 4x4. Sept 2004 model. Only |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| Tel: 086-5983612. Email: black, good condition. 18,000km, immaculate condi- [email protected] 5,500km. 36,000 baht. tion. Manual gearbox, midnight Tel: 081-8928056. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| blue. Price new: 830,000 baht; selling for 570,000 baht. 1995 JEEP Please contact for more infor- Top condition, big wheels, rust YAMAHA DRAGSTAR |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| mation. Tel: 081-8919461. protected, customized, 80% 400 cc ‘98. Everything in TOP Email: coconutgrove707 of all vital parts new in June. condition. Price: 99,000 baht. @hotmail .com Must sell for surgery. 145,000 Tel: 086-8260790. Email: baht. Tel: 06-2666350. [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| ISUZU D-MAX 4X4 Late 2003 model with extras. WILLYS JEEP HONDA BLACKBIRD 66,000km. Excellent condi- 1964 1100XX |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| tion. One owner. Not a Phuket 2001 silver Honda Super truck. Must sell, leaving coun- Rebuilt with Nissan engine, alloy wheels, roll bar and Blackbird 1100XX. Digital try. I paid 720,000 baht; will dash, green book, new tires, Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 85 baht, sell for 500,000. Pay new canvas roof. Very good condition, recently serviced. 19,000km. Awesome look- with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. 320,000 baht and take over ing. 230,000 baht ono. Tel: the balance of 180,000 baht. 180,000 baht. Tel: 086- 0477292. Email: jpfaut@ 086-2783352. Email: All advertising must be paid for in advance. Tel: 081-2700203. Email: [email protected] Deadline for Wheels & Motors page: Saturday 12 noon. [email protected] hotmail.com 52 PHUKET GAZETTE September 2 - 8, 2006

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