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Controversial Being ‘hyperlocal’ appears to be paying dividends for dolphinarium GrabTaxi in Phuket. creates splash PROPERTY with first shows The trainers and dolphins ‘wowed’ the packed 900-seat facility on Saturday and Sunday.

By Chutharat Plerin Suanpon, the managing director of Dol- We are working toward more visits to phins Bay Phuket. schools. A NUMBER of local schools and orphan- Despite the widespread knowledge of “We will be continuing to do this, as we ages were invited to join the soft opening the soft opening and a very active local believe wholeheartedly that education and of Phuket’s highly-contested dolphinarium movement by members of the ‘Phuket Says awareness are the key drivers to help MontAzure teams up with last weekend. No to Dolphin Shows’ Facebook group, people make better informed decisions Twinpalms for new luxury Though the manager of the Dolphins there were no protesters blocking the gates about whether or not they want to visit such development. Bay Phuket facility declined to detail ex- to the facility. shows. We also believe that what we are do- actly how many invitations went out, the “It is not our objective to publicly pro- ing strengthens our community in Phuket.” five dolphins, two seals and their trainers test, as there are potential risks involved,” Nonetheless, the response from those debuted on Saturday to a packed 900-seat the group explained to the Gazette on community members who attended the LIFE&STYLE house. Facebook. show was beaming. “We actually had to add a 2pm show “Our objective is to raise awareness and “This was my first time seeing a dol- on both Saturday and Sunday because educate the community about the cruelty phin. It was a good chance for me and I there were so many people coming to the of dolphin captivity and to lobby relevant would like to thank my teacher and the attraction. We did not want to turn them government and private sectors. dolphin show owner who let us see the away and ruin our reputation,” said Dol- “We are working tirelessly to do this. show for free,” said an 11-year-old from phins Bay Phuket General Manager We have visited Taiji [Japan] and have seen SOS Children’s Villages Thailand. Supreecha Suthamanondh. first hand the truth behind the lucrative Jeerawat Siribumrungsook, the director The event was the first time for many captivity trade. We have successfully of SOS Children’s Villages Thailand, Dig into the history of the people in Phuket to see a dolphin and seal implemented an online awareness cam- brought about 100 children… Erawan Shrine, targeted in performance, as most have not visited such paign that is strengthening daily and the Bangkok bombing. facilities before, explained Waratthaya captured the attention of the community. Continued on Page 3 2 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015

functional by 2021. – Chutharat Plerin Police given quotas for Reveal of beach drunk driver arrests management Island gains 200 plan delayed LOCAL officials are still wran- gling over how to manage more officers Phuket’s beaches, forcing Vice A FLOCK of new police offic- Governor Chokdee Amornwat ers arrived on the island add- to postpone revealing details of ing 200 more bodies to the new plan beyond his self- Phuket’s force. imposed November 1 deadline. The new recruits, who re- V/Gov Chokdee admitted that cently graduated from the the release of a concrete plan re- Provincial Police Training garding the future of the island’s Center Region 8 in Surat beaches would be delayed for at Thani, were welcomed to the least another two weeks. force on November 1, con- Until a permanent plan can firmed Phuket Provincial be laid out, the current 10 per Police Deputy Commander cent zoning rules will remain in Peerayuth Karajedee. place. “With more officers we will – Chutharat Plerin be able to increase our capabil- ity and efficiency, as right now we are struggling with the large Killer of loved number of tourists compared to our small number of officers,” wild bovine said Col Peerayuth. The new recruits will be surrenders placed at stations throughout the island as needed. THE killer of a much-beloved – Chutharat Plerin gaur, a protected species of bovine, surrendered to police in Phuket Provincial Police Commander Teeraphol Thipjaroen gave police officers the green light Krabi after a warrant was is- Police catch up to pull over and arrest anyone suspected of drunk driving in Phuket, after he was revealed that sued for his arrest. they would now need to make more than 150 drunk driving arrests a month. For the full story, Preeda Paklaw, 41, pre- visit PhuketGazette.net. For more on Col Teeraphol, see page 9. Photo: Chutharat Plerin sented himself, along with his with alleged shotgun, to the Plai Phraya Po- the GPS signal from a stolen along with French national Ms Paweeni told police that lice. ATM skimmers iPad on October 31. Phellipe Andre Dias, 26, were Mr Desruelles owned three res- Mr Preeda told police that THREE alleged ATM skimmers Brazilians Lucidio Firmino apprehended in their rental taurants in Patong and that he while he was hunting, he saw were arrested in Chalong after Da Silva Junior, 24, and Juan room in Chalong. The arrests was having trouble paying the something in the dark that police tracked them down using Pablo Da Costa Varao, 21, followed Koh Tao Police in- rent and employees’ salaries, looked like a serow. He then forming local officers that a confirmed Lt Col Jongserm shot twice. Mainland serow is tourist’s stolen iPad had been Preecha of the Patong Police. a species of goat antelope na- taken from the east coast tour- –Kritsada Mueanhawong tive to the region. Adults reach ist island to Phuket. an average weight of about 150 Inside the room, officers kilograms. found three ATM skimming de- Bangkok push The 800-kilogram gaur, vices, a laptop with customer named Jao Kai Dam (black card information, three ATM expedites light eggs boy) by locals, had mi- cards and the stolen iPad. grated to the area from Khao The three men were charged rail project Sok National Park last year. for electronic card fraud, as OFFICIALS are rushing to get Mr Preeda was charged with well as theft. Phuket’s light rail project chug- possession of a firearm, carry- The men denied all charges, ging down the tracks, con- ing a firearm in public without but admitted to bringing the firmed Sirigate Apirat, the permission and killing a Cat- skimming equipment from Bra- project secretary for the Office egory 2 protected species. zil to Thailand. of Transport and Traffic Policy – Kritsada Mueanhawong – Kritsada Mueanhawong and Planning (OTP), on No- vember 3. Following a number of ad- Anti-trafficking Belgian expat justments made to the project in September by officials from training starts found dead the OTP, Mr Sirigate explained AN INTERNATIONAL e-learn- A BELGIAN expat was found that the plan, excluding the ing program designed to train dead at his rental room in Environmental Impact Assess- law enforcement units to tackle Patong on November 1 after he ment (EIA) proposal, would be human trafficking was launched was allegedly unable to pay finished by the end of the year. in Phuket on October 29. rent for his businesses. However, pressure from About 40 Phuket officers Ronald Desruelles, 60, was Bangkok has pushed every- will be the first in all of Asia to found hanging by a rope in his thing forward by one month. undergo the training developed bathroom at Prince Edouard With several investors al- by the United Nations Office Seaview Apartments and Re- ready interested in the project, on Drugs and Crime sort by his girlfriend Paweeni Mr Sirigate expects the public (UNODC). Sooksan, 30. transport system to be fully – Kritsada Mueanhawong November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Dolphin show plays to full house From page 1 animals slated for shipment for his role in the Academy- from Ukraine to the Phuket fa- award winning documentary, …to the dolphinarium on Sun- cility had a direct connection to The Cove, lashed out against the day. the annual slaughter of thou- facility following its soft open- “We received the invitation sands of dolphins in Taiji. ing. to see the dolphin show for free. However, Mr Supreecha as- “It is my hope that the new I think it’s good for students to sured the Gazette that the dolphin abusement [sic] park in have the chance to see real dol- dolphins that were eventually Phuket also has a soft closing. phins, as some of them have brought to Phuket had no di- We [Dolphin Project] will con- never been able to before. We rect connection to Taiji. tinue to support the local received good feedback from “People need to know that environmentalists and support the children – they enjoyed the we aren’t torturing the animals. their effort to educate the tour- show,” Mr Jeerawat said. They were born in captivity and ists and encourage them to not However, not everyone who raised by humans,” Ms buy a ticket to the dolphinarium,” was invited decided to take Waratthaya explained. “Please he told the Gazette. “I feel con- Dolphins Bay Phuket’s offer. be assured that they are well fident that the abusive animal act “The organization ‘Phuket taken care of by specialists.” will eventually close and be re- Says No to Dolphin Shows’ To ensure that the Dolphins placed with some sort of cruelty came and told us about dolphins Bay Phuket was being set up free entertainment. It’s just a being kept in captivity. After legally, the Department of Fish- matter of time.” they told us the story about how eries committee invited Mr Supreecha acknowl- bad they [people] treat the dol- members of the Phuket Marine edged that it was unlikely for phins, no one wanted to go there Biological Center (PMBC) to there to be an understanding [the Phuket dolphinarium],” said review the company. The team between his operation and the Susanne Janson, the manager of had two primary objectives: Those against the show have vowed to continue educational campaigns stance taken up by those who Barnhem, a post-tsunami or- ensure that the facility met na- within the community. Photos: Kongleaphy Keam support ‘Phuket Says No to phanage. tional standards and check the Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, Chalong, with Chalong Moo 2 Dolphin Shows’. In February this year, a group import licencing. head of the endangered species headman Thanakrit Kaewlipon “I know that those against of children from Phuket’s Gecko “We checked the venue sev- unit at the PMBC. explaining to the Gazette that the dolphinarium will continue School presented a letter to the eral times and made clear what “Dolphins are social animals he was proud to have the to protest our attraction. How- mayor of Taiji denouncing the changes were necessary to best that need to learn from their dolphinarium on the island. ever, as I have made abundantly annual slaughter of thousands of take care of the dolphins. Once parents and friends how to sur- “The dolphinarium will bring clear from the start, we are fol- dolphins in Japan, which is used they met all national standards, vive. As these dolphins were tourists to the village and supply lowing legal procedures and to secure a select few dolphins we were able to sign off on the born and raised in an aquarium, jobs for locals. It’s not that we ensuring that the animals are for dolphinariums around the facility. We also looked into the they are well adjusted to this don’t understand those who are being well taken care of by spe- world. documentation of the dolphins environment and would not be against the facility, but we don’t cialists,” he said. Early protests against Dol- themselves and were able to able to survive in the wild,” Dr have a problem with it. In fact, “At the end of the day, we phins Bay Phuket focused on confirm that there were no con- Kongkiat said. “We can not just we are proud to have it here and are giving adults and children the ‘Taiji connection’. flicts with CITES [Convention decide what is best for dolphins to welcome tourists to our area.” the opportunity to see real dol- Sea Shepherd Conservation on International Trade in En- based on our feelings.” However, renowned dolphin phins at their convenience, as Society confirmed to the Gazette dangered Species of Wild The venue also succeeded in trainer-turned-animal rights ac- finding them in the wild is not in 2014 that the original marine Fauna and Flora],” said Dr garnering local support in tivist Ric O’Barry, well-known that easy.”

Looking for a place to stay? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 4 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 Beach clubs to be demolished Airport taxis in hot water in January By Kritsada Mueanhawong of the Airport Limousine and AFTER much controversy and Business Service Cooperative delay, Surin beach clubs are PHUKET Governor Chamroen Co Ltd, was also asked to join expected to be torn down in Tipayapongtada has ordered all the meeting. January, confirmed Phuket Gov- relevant officials to keep a “According to Mr Muham- ernor Chamroen Tipayapongtada closer eye on airport taxi mad, the customers paid for to the Gazette. services after a customer their taxi at the Infinity Tour Cherng Talay Administra- complaint went viral on Octo- service counter at the airport,” tion Organization (OrBorTor) ber 31. Mr Jaturong said. “He said that President Ma-ann Samran is Montira Sakorn’s Facebook he wasn’t sure of how to get to now working together with lo- post alleged that the taxi she the destination, so he stopped cal authorities to remove the hired from the airport to Patong by the company’s building in buildings, the governor added. failed to bring her and her boy- Thalang to ask for directions. “I am aware that some people friend to their destination. However, when he returned the may think this is bad for tour- Instead, it left them waiting at customers were gone.” ism. The buildings were funded the taxi company’s building in MOTS and PLTO officers by the government to provide Thalang for an undisclosed are in the process of investigat- tsunami victims with a place to amount of time. Governor Chamroen ordered an investigation into an incident that left ing both the Infinity Tour conduct their business after their The driver supposedly told two passengers stranded at a taxi company’s building in Thalang. Company and the Airport Lim- previous properties was de- them that he had to sign in at ousine and Business Service stroyed. However, they are now the company. When the taxi had already paid for the taxi. Cholsuwat, the superinten- Cooperative Co Ltd to clarify in the hands of big private busi- driver didn’t come back, Ms Government officers took dent of the Thalang Police; the problem. ness owners,” Mr Ma-ann said. Montira called the police, who quick action after learning of and Jaturong Kaewkasi, the Regardless, Mr Jaturong “I do not have much choice instructed her to take photos of the incident, holding a chief policy adviser from the fined Mr Muhammad 1,000 but to take the land back so the licence plate number, get meeting with Santi Pawai, di- Phuket Land Transport Office baht and suspended his licence that no one can make money details of the taxi company and rector of the Ministry of (PLTO). for one month for failing to off of it.” hire a tuk-tuk to get them to their Tourism and Sports (MOTS) The taxi driver, Muhammad bring his passengers to their – Chutharat Plerin destination, even though they Phuket Office; Chanuchan Arobee Mooshor, an employee final destination. Speed cameras keep up THE four speed cameras that came online at the end of 2013 are booking about 10 drivers a day, confirmed Phuket Provin- cial Police Commander Teeraphol Thipjaroen on November 2. Motorists caught speeding in Phuket face a fine of up to Cameras are placed in four 1,000 baht, but have nearly one undisclosed locations. Photo: month to come to the police sta- Gazette file tion and pay. “If they fail to do so, the the bypass road; one on Phuket Land Transportation Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang; Office will cancel their driver’s and one in Tah Chat Chai. licence,” explained Col The licence plate number is Teeraphol. then run through the police da- The cameras, which only tabase to allow them to find the photograph the licence plate of name and address of the owner the speeding vehicle, are in un- of the speeding car. A ticket is disclosed locations: one within issued within 15 days. Phuket City limits; one on – Kongleaphy Keam November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 5

AS PHUKET continues to taxis were to be granted a stumble through the fog of desk inside the arrival hall beach rules following the of Phuket International Air- National port and Council for three cabs at Peace and a time were Order’s given room cleanup last to park out- year, it is re- side the hall freshing to – the sacred look back on territory of simpler times the island’s at Patong Beach. Just a de- airport limousines. Of cade ago, as the island course, how many years it geared up for its first high took to get the metered taxi season after the tsunami, a drivers to use their meters total of 1,000 masseuses was a completely different rolled out beach mats and got issue. to work on 1,000 tourists for Then-Phuket Governor what was reportedly the Udomsak Uswarangkura world’s longest massage. took a strong stance at the There is something striking time, saying he wasn’t wor- about the photo; no beach ried about limousine driver umbrellas, chairs or protests – something that loungers. And despite the nearly every governor since presence of more than 2,000 has had to face for one rea- people on the beach, it looks son or another – as his main beautiful. concern was that tourists The lead story, however, and other airline passengers has nothing to do with the pic- should have a fair selection ture on page one. It is, in fact, of transportation options in that masochistic, perhaps even Phuket. What were we say- necrophilic, dead horse that ing about dead horses just keeps on keeping on: air- again? See support for port taxis. GrabTaxi, monorail, yel- Ah, yes, even with the taxi low-roofed tuk-tuks, mafia allegedly being swept roaming metered taxis and up in island-wide raids last the list goes on… yet traf- year, the issues of taxis to and fic congestion congeals and from the airport continue to personal transport options rage on. Nonetheless, the remain everyone’s primary November 5-11 issue of the way of moving throughout Phuket Gazette marked an the island. important step forward: meter – Isaac Stone Simonelli 6 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015

Chalermphon Ajaraboon said Prayut defends the group Ubahira RKK may be Article 44 use behind the recent bombings. in rice-pledge Officers arrest investigation lese majeste THE enforcement of Article 44 of the interim charter in the extortion gang rice-pledging scheme was IN ONE of the biggest crack- mainly to grant legal protection downs on a ‘lese-majeste gang’ to members of committees this year, police are investigat- working on related cases, ing a famous fortune-teller and Prime Minister General his alleged accomplices over Prayut Chan-o-cha said on suspicions they demanded November 3. sponsorships and bribes, which The need to quicken the pro- they claimed to be for the Royal cess was crucial, as the cases Family. will be considered by the civil The suspects identified during courts and have only one-year a press conference were named prescriptions, PM Prayut said. as: fortune-teller Suriyan The order will also protect Sujaritpolwong, better known as rightful officials from ‘dark Mor Yong; his secretary authority’, the premier added. Jirawong Wattanathewasilp; Po- PM Prayut invoked his special lice Major Prakrom power to guarantee officials Warunprapha, who died in deten- protection against legal and dis- tion on October 30; and Sukkho ciplinary actions while they Tarmseree. They will face trial work on cases related to the in the Military Court on charges managing of rice in govern- of lese majeste, illegal possession ment stockpiles and the selling serious damage.” Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua of weapons and having unli- off of rice stocks. The comment caused panic Hin district was hit by an oil censed radio communication Such actions during the inside the Lion Air plane and slick. devices and a station. Yingluck Shinawatra adminis- eventually led to a serious flight The slick began washing up Police expect more suspects tration were considered illegal. delay. along the 10-kilometer stretch to be identified and more arrest Mr Pichit was charged with of Hua Hin early last week. warrants issued. spreading false information With the sand and seawater that might cause panic at an air- covered with foul-smelling Backfiring joke partment and the Command port. black oil and garbage, the au- Centre for Combating Illegal Resort owners If convicted, Mr Pichit could thorities warned tourists to stay could put flier Fishing yesterday said a recent face up to five years in jail, a out of the water and away from survey found a total of 8,024 to be hit with fine of up to 200,000 baht or the beach until it was cleaned. behind bars problematic licences of first, both. A 23-YEAR-OLD passenger second and third-class fishing civil lawsuits found himself in legal trouble vessels, ranging from 0.2 gross Bomb attacks GOVERNMENT officials are for a ‘bomb joke’ that backfired Trawlers may tons to 602 tonnes. preparing to file civil lawsuits on an air stewardess after The list of offending vessels seeking compensation from 10 boarding his first flight on No- will be submitted to the Na- ‘linked to peace resort operators found guilty of vember 1. lose licences in tional Council for Peace and encroaching on or misusing Pichit Boondaeng boarded Order to issue licence-revoca- talks’ in South land in Phu Tub Berk, a popu- the Hat Yai-bound flight at Don IUU crackdown tion orders, after which the A SERIES of blasts in Yala at lar destination in Phetchabun Mueang Airport to attend a THE owners of more than continued use of those trawlers the end of last week was an at- province, the director of friend’s wedding ceremony in 8,000 trawlers in 22 coastal for fishery purposes would be tempt by insurgents to boost the Forest Protection and Songkhla. Once inside the air- provinces may lose their com- subject to jail terms and fines. their negotiating power ahead Fire Control Office said on craft, an air stewardess told him mercial fishing licences as the of the resumption of peace talks November 3. he needed to put his carry-on authorities consider cracking early next month, an intelli- Atthapol Charoenchansa bag inside an overhead luggage down on those whose licences gence source has said. said the Royal Forestry Depart- bin. He responded by handing don’t correspond to the vessel Hundreds take Unrest in the deep South has ment had also assigned Manop his bag to her and jokingly say- size or fishing activity, and flared for more than a decade. Sai-Unjai, head of the Forest ing, “Be careful with the bag. those who have failed to renew on Hua Hin oil Talks with insurgent groups to Resource Management Office It may explode.” their licences for several years. try to achieve peace were be- 4, to ask the provincial public “I wanted to tease her be- As the country aims to com- spill at beach gun by the previous prosecutor to file a request for cause she’s pretty,” Pichit ply with the regulations on A CLEAN-UP operation with government. legal execution to the Lomsak Boondaeng said at a press illegal, unreported and unregu- 500 officials and members of Southern Border Provinces Provincial Court in order to conference on Monday. “I had lated (IUU) fishing, the Marine the public was launched on Police Operations Centre com- make way for the demolition of no idea that it would cause Department, the Fisheries De- October 28 after the beach in missioner Police Lt Gen the resorts. Israeli minister proposes deporting stray dogs, cats CLAWS were out on Monday after an so eager for Thailand’s pups as to ille- a letter leaked to the press. sition political party. Israeli cabinet minister proposed send- gally smuggle them out of the country A spokesman for Mr Ariel said that The report in Yedioth Ahronoth said ing stray dogs and cats to another coun- for the meat trade. the proposal had been rejected after ini- Mr Ariel, a member of the far-right try as an alternative to government- “Use the budget to transfer stray dogs tial consultations within the Agriculture Jewish Home party, views spaying and funded efforts to sterilize them, re- and/or cats of one gender (all the males Ministry. neutering as possible violations of ported Reuters. A novel idea that has or all the females) to a foreign nation Nonetheless, the idea was heavily God’s directive “to be fruitful and mul- surprisingly not been tabled in Phuket that will agree to accept them,” Agri- criticized by animal rights activists and tiply” and ritual law that prohibits – despite some nearby countries being culture Minister Uri Ariel suggested in many an amused member of the oppo- animal cruelty. November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 7 8 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 Last train to thug-free public transport MORE glimmers of hope have emerged that the days of the island’s notorious ‘tuk-tuk and taxi mafia’ may be numbered. Issues of democratic development aside, one of the National Council for Peace and Order’s (NCPO’s) greatest achieve- ments has been its no-nonsense approach in breaking up the tourism-killing stranglehold that thuggish, self-entitled trans- port syndicates have maintained over the island for decades. Unbeknown to many expats, Phuket’s well-deserved repu- tation as a tourist rip-off destination is just as prevalent among Thai tourists as foreigners – especially where public transport is concerned. A glimmer of hope shone through earlier this week, when police launched an investigation into a claim by a recently- arrived Thai tourist that her taxi driver abandoned her and a companion in Thalang after being picked up at the airport by a member of the Airport Limousine and Business Service Cooperative. Interest in the case mushroomed after the victim’s Facebook account of her experience went viral. Although just a single incident, the subsequent investigation shows the ris- ing power of social media to expose such events and exert influence over the law enforcement community, compelling them to take action. Another step forward comes with the increasing popular- Hoping that education is the answer ity of smartphone applications that enabled taxi services like Re: Opinion: Fighting problems. GrabTaxi and Uber, as well as the introduction of yellow- Andaman trash, October 28 Much less traffic, crime, pol- topped tuk-tuks offering 30-baht rides in Phuket Town. I don’t know what the an- lution, graft, hotels, condos, Even more positive news came when the NCPO’s efforts swer is, but I hope education income, money and tourists. to speed up the establishment of a light rail system for the helps. Unfortunately the pollut- Oh well island hit headlines this week. Do you have an opinion to voice? ing and littering fines are Gazette forum While there are some technical concerns with the existing Email [email protected] antiquated and polluters choose 23-billion-baht proposal, especially as it relates to Phuket to pay the fine if caught rather Town, we fully endorse the introduction of a light rail service story, but I’m glad he came for- than change their ways. Encouraging folks along the island’s main north-south corridor, with a loop link- ward. I’m especially glad that it It’s a community and cultur- ing it to Phuket International Airport. was not a human that he shot, but to reduce, reuse ally based problem and Now is the best, and possibly last, chance for Phuket to still sad about the beloved gaur. certainly isn’t helped by a ju- take advantage of all these technological developments and It is okay to hunt for food, Re: Phuket Challenge: stickk to dicial system which rarely for the island’s public transport to move forward, relegating but you must be mature and re- no bags for a week, November 1 imposes maximum fines, espe- our shameful past to the history books. sponsible with your weapons. Good idea. The hardest fight cially when the culprits simply If we don’t, there will no doubt be a whole new generation William Moynihan in conservation is to engender confess and get off with a 500- of self-entitled street thugs ready to slide in and fill the void. Facebook public awareness. baht fine. But you set your sights too Skip Asking customers high. No one can live in the Gazette forum modern world without any plas- what they want tic bags. Kids deserve a life, How would you line your bin? not to be trafficked Re: Phuket beach management Or pick up after your dog? Suc- plans delayed again, October 31 cessful campaigns encourage If you want to sell a success- people to reduce plastic bag use, Re: UNODC anti-human traf- ful product, you talk to the and re-use the bags if possible. ficking program launched in experts in the concerned field As with all human waste, it’s Phuket, October 30 and ask customers what they Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Can someone explain how want. CaptainJack the cute little girls that sell the Make a survey among them Gazette forum flowers get changed out once in this case and ask the tourists they hit puberty and get an atti- if their needs are met. They will tude after being made to work go back and tell their friends Prebook your taxi the bars until the early hours and associates about the good selling flowers? vacation they had. Re: Governor clamps down on Sisters, or just more kids Mouth to mouth propaganda airport taxis, November 3 shipped down from the villages? is still the best. I thought they stopped this a Every kid deserves a life and be wise few years ago. I have had this education, not to be a trafficked Gazette forum happen to me and I just lock the money making machine. doors and refuse to get out of the Johnny Murray car until they start to drive again. Facebook Virgin beaches will But these days I don’t take fix many problems too many airport taxis in Being responsible Phuket, I make sure I prebook it as I’ve had too many experi- for your weapons Re: Phuket Vice Governor's vir- ences where they renegotiate gin beach dream, October 31 on the way to my house. It’s not Volume 22 Issue 45 Re: Gaur killer surrenders to Returning the beaches to worth the hassle. police, October 30 their ‘virgin’ condition will also John B Williams I don’t think this is the whole solve many of Phuket’s other Facebook November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Creating camaraderie

Phuket Provincial Police Commander Teeraphol Thipjaroen, 56, is a I HAVE basically worked in Phuket since I first graduated Prachinburi native. He from the academy. graduated from the Royal My positions thus far have Police Cadet Academy and included Phuket City Police In- has been working in Phuket Something as simple as going to see the sunset can be rejuvenating. vestigator and Traffic Police; Tah Chat Chai and Patong Po- since 1983, except when he lice Superintendent; Koh Lanta was transferred to take posts Surviving the slump Police Superintendent; Krabi in Krabi and Surat Thani. City Police Superintendent; Here he talks about how building trust and offering HAVING lived on the island for and Surat Thani Deputy Police three years, I have seen my fair support to Phuket’s police force will help create a Commander, before coming share of people come and go. By Katie P Arnold back to the island as Phuket happier working environment for officers, which in It’s easy to get in a slump when Provincial Police Deputy Com- turn will foster a better relationship between police all of the friends you originally Do you have an opinion to voice? mander at the beginning of this and residents of the island. moved here with move on to Email [email protected] year. new adventures, get married or I have known people on the become homebodies. island for a very long time. with other departments to work using only registered resi- The mentality of ‘been there, ing the Walking Street Market; However, Phuket is constantly together with us and drive us dents, there is roughly one done that’ is rather consuming. trying new dishes when you re- growing and new people are towards success. We cannot police officer per 250 people. So you end up going to the alize that your usual fried rice always coming in, which hope to be successful without However, we are doing our same five restaurants and bars, man is no longer there; driving means our problems are more the support of others. best and utilizing the services having the same conversation to the beach at 10am with a 20 complicated than in other parts I aim to be more than just a of police and civil defense over and over with newcomers baht Thai iced coffee and 30 of the Kingdom. commander to these officers, volunteers to support our ever- and don’t really venture out to baht fried chicken and sticky When I accepted this posi- more like a coach and avid sup- growing network. all of the places that kept you rice for breakfast and then go- tion as the police commander porter. I believe that if they see As for what the officers need here in the first place. ing to get a massage even of the island, the only thing I how hard I work for them, then to focus on, criminal activity is It wasn’t until recently when though you are all sandy. could think about was how I they will work hard for me, and always a major problem. A lot all of my original crew came Though the time has come wanted to make it better. I will for all of Phuket. of this is related to drug use. back to the island to celebrate that my visitors are now going use my experience to help me When people become police The drug situation in Phuket the wedding of one of our dear- back to their lives in other accomplish this. officers, they understand what is quite disturbing and it is est friends, that I started going countries or start new ones with I am not afraid to work hard, the job entails. However, I spreading quickly among teens. out to do all of the things I did their new husbands, I feel revi- but I can only do so much. think that Phuket is a rather Most of the time it is linked to when I first came here. talized and lucky to live here. There are many projects hap- complex place to work and also family problems due to the I must admit that the thought My advice to anyone who is pening on the island right now, has a higher cost of living than worsening economy. of having everyone around me feeling in a slump is to be ad- so the challenge is to ensure other places. That being said, police cannot again felt overwhelming and I venturous, even if that means that Phuket police officers are In addition to the local com- fix this problem alone. Arresting was anxious that I would have laying on the beach with a happy with their work. I truly munity, we are constantly drug users and dealers is only an to do the standard Big Buddha, book, trying a new restaurant, feel that if they are happy with attracting tourists and expats end result, not a solution. Bangla Road, Phi Phi Island or taking a day off to treat your- themselves, then they will en- who live and work here, as well I find that in Phuket, the com- run around. But once they ar- self with a massage and coffee. sure that the people of Phuket as Thai people who are not reg- munity is always helping each rived, I realized that those are The hardest part is telling your- are happy too. istered as residents. other and looking out for crime, adventures that they had al- self that you will enjoy it. To achieve this, I will look Compared to the number of and in turn, it helps the police ready been on and we could just My goal is to keep enjoying closely at their welfare, resources people in Phuket, the number of to do their job more efficiently. enjoy the small things that we these small things and appreci- and support systems to see what officers is hardly enough. We If we can create an environ- loved doing together. ate the fact that I have the I can do to improve those areas only have about 1,200 police ment where we all try our My three-year-slump in ac- ability to do them, even if it and give my officers more con- officers taking care of about 12 hardest and everyone helps tivity disappeared and I began means doing them solo, be- fidence in their work. million tourists a year in addi- one another, then we can to appreciate things like, sitting cause when you live in a I want to build a strong team. tion to the locals and expats. make Phuket the best that it at a restaurant on Thalang Road beautiful place like Phuket, you As a leader, I will coordinate If we do a rough calculation can be. watching people pass by dur- are never alone. Words from the Wise Are surrogacy services available in Phuket? “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s MY HUSBAND and I are re- Bangkok Hospital Phuket tion that provides details of their chains, but to live in a way that respects and productively challenged and replies: specific fertility challenges. enhances the freedom of others.” have been trying in vitro fertili- Additionally, the couple zation in order to conceive. Un- We do provide this service must find a surrogate on their – Nelson Mandela fortunately we found out that and it is fully legal. However, own, as we do not provide one my body is unable to carry a there are many details and or offer services to locate one. child throughout the entire legal processes related to this The surrogate must then be pregnancy. 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In mains the leading taxi-booking case of traffic jams, when the application in Malaysia, but is taxi cannot move more than 6 better known in Phuket, and kilometers per hour, the fare is much of the rest of the region, charged at 1 baht per minute. as GrabTaxi. For airport pick ups, which cost The company continues to an additional 100 baht, passen- work hand-in-hand with local gers are required to make government offices, after gar- advance bookings, anywhere nering the support of the former from two hours to seven days Phuket Governor Nisit ahead of time. Jansomwong earlier this year, The pricing strategy is ad- as it establishes its brand and justed for every market, taking pushes any competition (such into account the local dynam- as Uber) to the side. The most ics of the area. This can be seen The company’s key strategy is to understand local issues in each community it services. Photo: Tech in Asia recent campaign saw the com- by reviewing the frequently pany team up with the Patong who mainly only understand vehicles and motorbikes.” tures that comes with the app. asked questions section of its Municipality for the annual Thai, will see the address in Since it’s launch in 2011, They know who their driver is website. Patong Carnival, when it of- Thai,” a GrabTaxi representa- MyTeksi has expanded to 26 cit- and can also see the fixed fare “Right now, we’re really just fered rides anywhere on the tive, told the Phuket Gazette. ies in Malaysia, Singapore, upfront. They can easily get a focused on Southeast Asia. We island to and from the party “Our call center personnel also Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines ride without the need to haggle. want to be present in more cit- town for 100 baht. speak Thai, English and Chi- and Thailand. The company has It has made travelling around ies and towns in this region. The key to the company’s nese to aid coordination also diversified the services of- Phuket much more convenient We’re aggressively hiring penetration into the infamous between drivers and tourists. fered to include taxis (GrabTaxi), and stress-free,” the represen- people to join us,” the represen- Phuket-taxi market is their fo- Our drivers and passengers love private hire vehicles with driv- tative wrote to the Gazette. tative wrote. “We want to do cus on being ‘hyperlocal’. this value-added service.” ers (GrabCar), motorbike taxis “The drivers are also seeing great, not just good, and for that “This means that we under- “GrabCar is still new in (GrabBike) and delivery services increased earnings. They don’t we need not only the best minds stand local issues and are able Phuket, having launched only in (GrabExpress). waste time sitting idle anymore but also the most passionate to leverage this local knowledge September this year. Our focus Two of these services are as they have a continuous people who believe in to build a viable business model now is on growing both supply currently available in Phuket: stream of bookings.” GrabTaxi’s cause – that is, that suits each community. For and demand in Phuket, as well GrabTaxi and GrabCar. With the support of former changing the way that 630 mil- example, in Phuket, GrabCar as on expansion plans. Region- “Response has been positive Phuket Governor during their lion people in Southeast Asia (private hire vehicle service) ally, we have over 141,000 from both drivers and passen- launch, the company has coor- commute, and providing them passengers can key-in their ad- drivers on the GrabTaxi network gers. 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To the bride and groom The Deck Managing Director of the Andaman Embrace Resort Patong, Salisa Limsakul moving in and her groom, Sompob Kiattisin, were married at the resort on Nov 1. The Sansiri PCL invited the media and real estate agencies to an exclusive viewing of wedding was decorated with elegance and included a beautiful flower arch. More The Deck on Oct 30 and hosted the ‘Live it up on Patong: The Deck rooftop pool than 500 guests came to celebrate with the happy couple. party’. The recently completed condominium is located in the heart of Patong and has already sold 70 per cent of its condos.

Uthai Uthaisangsuk, senior executive vice president of business development and project BRIDE AND GROOM: Salisa Limsakul, managing director of the Andaman Embrace development division (condominiums) for Sansiri PCL welcoming guests with an Resort Patong with her groom, Sompob Kiattisin. opening speech at the event. Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest press conference in Bangkok

Banyan Tree Hotel in Bangkok, along with Laguna Phuket held a special confer- ence on October 29 discussing the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest event, which will see thousands of athletes from around the world descend on the island for the legendary Laguna Phuket Triathlon on November 22. In addition to celebrating its 22nd anniversary, this year Laguna will be welcoming back the Challenge Laguna Phuket on November 29. (From L-R) Santi Pawai, director of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Phuket Office; The Challenge Laguna Phuket race will see both its champions from the men’s Prapa Hemmin, event director of Laguna Resorts & Hotels PLC (Laguna Phuket); and and women’s fields, Swiss Olympian Ruedi Wild and world champion Melissa Nohn Suvachananonda, general manager of Sport Spot Thailand (TYR). Hauschildt of Australia, defending their titles from last year’s race. Stay for Good Program: Feeding TSL Auto visits Communities Together 2015 In celebration of World Food Day, Banyan Tree Phuket and Angsana Laguna Phuket Phuket Gazette associates and guests hosted a lunch for underprivileged children at the Child Watch Phuket Foundation on October 28. The activity was part of the Stay for TSL Auto Corporation Co Ltd visited the Phuket Gazette at the Phuket Reporter Good Program: Feeding Communities Together 2015 campaign. Club office to introduce their PR and marketing team on October 30.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: (from L-R) Komson Angkutrothum, TSL Auto marketing manager; Woranut Pechdee, PGTV reporter; Supanan Supawong, Phuket Gazette Banyan Tree Group representatives, along with Rungtawan Pattarasuwannakit, CSR assistant sales manager; Pornthip Absungnern, TSL Auto customer relations manager ( right), Michelle Alejo, assistant marketing and PR manager (center) and guests, management officer; Viran Sombutsakul, Phuket Gazette advertising and sales together with children and staff from the Child Watch Phuket Foundation. representative. November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 13

History made by Bangkok Hospital doctors Laguna’s youngest visit Oregon Health and hole-in-one Science University Doctors from Bangkok Hospital visited Oregon Health and Science University, a champion global leader and research institute in Portland, Oregon, to present research top- ics to its staff and research team. Laguna Phuket Golf Club recently celebrated another extraordinary achievement – with its Louise finished 4th in the Six and youngest member, six-year-old Louise Landgraf, Under Division of the IMG Golf becoming the youngest golfer ever to achieve a Junior World Championship held hole-in-one on the newly upgraded golf course. in San Diego in July.

WORKING TOGETHER: (from L-R) Dr Art Hiranyakas, director of the Bangkok-Phuket Colorectal Disease Institute and Bangkok Hospital Phuket; Leah Cronn, assistant professor and assistant director of OHSU Global – SE Asia; Dr Jeanette Mladenovic, provost and vice president of OHSU academic affairs; Dr Kongkiat Kespechara, CEO Louise Landgraf swinging at the upgraded Laguna Phuket Golf Club during its first and managing director of Southern Group of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services; and Dr Junior Golf Tournament held in June. Justin Denny, director of OHSU Global – SE Asia. 14 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 Weighing in at Island readies for inaugural ‘Bike for Dad’ event Phuket Classic MORE than 800 Phuket resi- back at Provincial Hall. The governor also noted that dents made their way down to Bike for Dad is being held registration dates have been Bodybuilding Phuket Provincial Community to express loyalty and gratitude shortened from the entire Hall on November 2 for the to HM King Bhumibol month of November to Novem- first day of registration for the Adulyadej in honor of his 88th ber 2-10. inaugural ‘Bike for Dad’ event. birthday, as well as to promote People who wish to register For the Phuket event, par- unity throughout the nation. may do so in person at Phuket ticipants will bike for 29 “I am very glad to see so many Provincial Community Hall from kilometers from Provincial people showing respect and join- 8:30 to 4:30 with their identifi- Hall to Wat Chalong and back ing the event organized for HM cation card or passport, or online through town to Saphan Hin, The King,” said Phuket Gover- at www.bikefordad2015.com. More than 800 people showed up before completing the loop nor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. – Kongleaphy Keam on the first day. Photo: PR Dept Wilaiporn Wannaklang

THE weigh in for this year’s Phuket Classic Bodybuilding Laguna Tri-Fest warms up Event will be held between 2pm and 4pm on November 7, CHALLENGE Laguna Phuket’s With hundreds of athletes, at the Dara Hotel. Tri-Fest event will see hundreds each with three to five follow- The following day, specta- of international athletes come to ers, family members, friends, tors can expect the same visual the island for the legendary La- partners, media, sponsors or delights of well-toned and guna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) to supporters travelling together well-oiled bodies strutting be held on November 22 and to Phuket from around the their stuff on stage on the Challenge Laguna Phuket on world, the event is projected to ground floor of Central Festi- November 29. generate more than 93 million val Phuket. The event was presented to baht in tourism revenue. When asked if she will be organizers and sponsors for As is the annual tradition, displaying her wares, organizer media last month at a confer- athletes are being asked to and world female title holder, ence chaired by Santi Pawai, raise funds through donations Wilaiporn Wannaklang laughed. director of the Ministry of Tour- and sponsorships for the “No. Exercising my brain to ism and Sports Phuket Office; resort’s long-established ensure this year’s event is Nohn Suvachananonda, gen- ‘Laguna Phuket Foundation’ more successful than last eral manager of Sport Spot to operate its various chari- RACE READY: (from L-R) Santi Pawai, director of the Ministry of year’s is all the training I need Thailand; and Event Director Tourism and Sports Phuket Office; Prapa Hemmin, event director; and table programs. for this occasion. My body re- Prapa Hemmin. Nohn Suvachananonda, general manager of Sport Spot Thailand. Over the years, millions of mains fit, but my brain is even Laguna Phuket Triathlon baht have been raised for sharper.” and Challenge Laguna Phuket the unique challenges of Chal- “To date, a combined 1,300 projects, such as renovations This year, foreign contestant are linked by a Tri-Fest of train- lenge Laguna Phuket are athletes have signed up for the for local schools, survival numbers have increased with a ing and social activities held at attracting entries from leading two main races. Registration for swim courses, a Community handful of well-known interna- Laguna Phuket during the week international pro-athlete per- both races is open until Learning Center, Seedlings tional names participating, Ms between the two races. sonalities, as well as age November 15, and a total of ap- Phuket and a mobile learning Wannaklang noted. “The enduring appeal of groupers worldwide,” said Ms proximately 1,500 athletes are center. – Phuket Gazette Laguna Phuket Triathlon and Prapa. expected to sign up this year.” – Phuket Gazette

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November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Understanding Bangkok blast point held deeply-rooted beliefs about Trimurati, another Hindu god, spirits, omens and many other as a counter force. superstitions that defined how In recent years, operators of things were done and when. several commercial buildings THE Erawan Shrine is a re- When the Erawan Hotel in the area have decided to vered place of worship located opened for business in 1956, it build shrines to Hindu gods for in the heart of Bangkok. was said that there had been this very reason. The Amarin Flanked by some of the many accidents that had occurred Plaza has Lord Indra, the king capital’s best malls and five star during construction of the hotel. of the Hindu gods, at its en- hotels, the shrine is frequented This was attributed to the belief trance. Gaysorn Plaza, another by hundreds of Thai and for- that the land on which the hotel luxurious mall across the street, eign devotees every day. On a was constructed was sacred. The has a shrine built for Phra typical day, the shrine is usu- construction had disturbed many Lakshmi, the wife of Lord ally crowded with devotees of the ancient forces that had al- Vishnu, the sustainer of the who come to offer their prayers. ways been there. universe. There is a thin haze of smoke that The hotel executives therefore Due to the sacred shrines lingers permanently from the invited Rear Admiral Luang devoted to the gods and the burning incense sticks. Outside Suwichanpat, a naval com- hundreds of devotees who the gates of the shrine, vendors mander and well-known shaman, come to pay their respects sell flowers, food, incense sticks, to find an auspicious opening daily, the Ratchaprasong inter- even caged sparrows. The spar- date for the hotel. On visiting the section has become known as rows are sold to devotees, who site, Luang Suwichanpat re- The Erawan Shrine, site of the recent Bangkok bombing. Photo: The Nation the ‘Intersection of the Gods’. set them free in the belief that this marked that the hotel had never Despite the fact that it is one will bring them good karma. performed a rite to ask for per- cial centers were character- for business in the 1990s, it of the busiest and most devel- On most days, a troupe of tra- mission from the sacred deities ized by rapid modernization was believed that the cosmic oped spots in Bangkok, it is ditional Thai dancers can be that resided in the area. The and consumerism, the owners vibes of the Erawan Shrine still believed that the area is seen per- hotel’s name, still believed in the mystical were so intense that the filled with sacred forces that forming in The construction had ‘Erawan’, forces of the area. When the storeowners installed an addi- need to be revered and front of the disturbed many of the was also the World Trade Center opened tional shrine for Phra respected. statue of ‘ name of the Brahma, the ancient forces that had god Indra’s Hindu god always been there. three-headed who created elephant. Ac- the universe. To many people, cording to’ Luang Suwichanpat, the Erawan Shrine is a sacred all this required a proper cer- and inviolable place. emony to be performed in order But the shrine has been the to pay respects to the gods. center of tragedy more than This was why the Erawan once. In 2006, a man was Shrine was built in the year beaten to death after he used a 1956, according to historian hammer to smash the statue, Siripoj Laomanacharoen. breaking the bust and shatter- In the following decades, ing the entire body. Later it was belief in the shrine’s spiritual revealed that the perpetrator power grew among devotees. was mentally unstable. Then, Many people flocked to the on August 17, a big explosion shrine with their prayers. Some caused by a bomb hidden in a came asking for solutions to backpack, ripped through the their problems. Couples came front gate of the Erawan Shrine. to ask for children. Students The merciless act of terrorism came to ask for good grades. resulted in the death of 20 in- Devotees believe that if their nocent people who were prayers are answered, they praying, and many more were must bring a wooden elephant injured on that fateful day. to the shrine. Today there are The history of the Erawan scores of wooden elephants of Shrine is shrouded in all shapes and sizes placed mystical belief. Ratchadamri there by happy devotees. Road was built in 1902 during During the decades that fol- the reign of King Rama V. lowed the installation of the Ploenchit Road was built to Erawan Shrine, the surround- form the Ratchaprasong inter- ing Ratchaprasong area went section 18 years later. through a period of remarkable During the 1950s, Bangkok commercialization. In the was modernizing and the num- 1960s, Thai-Daimaru depart- ber of foreigners that visited the ment store opened just across city for business and leisure was the street from the shrine. Thai- on the rise. It was during this Daimaru was reputed as the period that Pol Gen Pao first building in Thailand with Sriyanont, chairman of Saha an escalator. Many more de- Hotel Group got the idea to build partment stores followed in the a new hotel on Ratchadamri coming years, including the road, in order to cater to the in- World Trade Center, which to- creasing number of visitors. day has been renamed as Although Bangkok was mod- Central World. ernizing fast, most Thais still Although these commer- 16 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 You’re not a camel, drink up water’s functions to support Here are my water rules: these points:” 1. Start the day with a mini- Water regulates all body mum of two medium-sized functions including: our chemi- glasses of clean, pure water ‘YOU’RE not sick; you’re cal messengers, the hormones; 2. Drinking is amazing for thirsty. Don’t treat thirst with dealing with the slow killer – curbing hunger, so before medication,’ says Dr Fereydoon inflammation; nutrient uptake reaching for food, drink some Batmanghelidj, the author of – you are what you assimilate, water the acclaimed book Your not just what you eat; cell ac- 3. Drink more water at the Body’s Many Cries for Water. tivity and energy production – start of the day as drinking too We all know that water is that is why starting the day with late at night may disturb your essential to life and that in fact a coffee instead of water is such sleep by getting you up often it makes up more than 70 per a bad idea; detoxification – to go to the bathroom cent of most living things. We water is the cheapest and most 4. Try not to drink too much also know that although we can powerful supplement to get rid during meals, as it can dilute survive weeks without food, a of toxins. the stomach acid, which is used person will die within a few I could continue, but I expect to break down your food. days without water. That should you get the point. 5. And finally: watch out for say it all. According to Dr over-consuming caffine, sugar I agree with Dr Batman- Batmanghelidj a ‘dry mouth is and alcohol, which can dehy- ghelidj and believe that most one of the very last indicators drate the body. people are suffering from de- of dehydration of the body. By Dry mouth is one of the very last indicators of dehydration of the body, Craig Burton is a Certified Sports hydration especially in a the time dry mouth becomes an says Dr Batmanghelidj. Photo: Clara Sanchiz climate like Thailand and that indicator of water shortage; Nutritionist (CISSN) with a this is making a lot of people many delicate functions of the a loss of enzyme function. A de- the symptoms of dehydration, Bachelor of Science degree weak, tired, sick and yes, even body have been shut down. hydrated body loses simply focus on building the (Sports Science) and a National playing a role in them being This is exactly how the aging sophistication and versatility.’ habit to never get even close to Academy of Sports Medicine overweight. Let’s look at process is established – through So, instead of focusing on that stage. (PES) certification. Risk of dense breasts WHILE the average age of American women diagnosed with breast cancer is in the late 50s, in Thai women, it’s a de- cade earlier, averaging out at 48. Screening should thus start earlier and experts now recom- mend an annual check up from the age of 40. For Thailand, that means conducting screenings of more than 16 million women every Asian women tend to have denser year and therein lies a major breasts than western women. Photo: Bill Branson problem. Radiologists are in short supply in the kingdom, this, a dense breast makes can- with the current number stand- cer harder to detect. ing at a meager 1,332 Breast tissue consists of fatty nationwide. and fibroglandular tissue. If Dr Poonpit Thongchai of the more than 50-per-cent of your Thanyarak Breast Centre at breast is made of fibroglandular Siriraj Hospital’s Faculty of tissue, then your breasts are Medicine, notes that Asian classified as dense. women – and that includes And dense breasts, Dr Thais – have denser breasts Poonpit explains, means more than western women. While thorough check-ups. there is nothing abnormal about – The Nation November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 New director Twinpalms teams up with MontAzure takes reins at Banyan Tree for new luxury development project PHUKET’S MontAzure, a a project designed by the same mixed-use community in the designer as ours. So it was a Kamala district, has teamed up strong fit.” with leading hospitality com- Twinpalms Residences pany Twinpalms to launch a MontAzure was designed by branded residential project on Martin Palleros of Tierra De- one of the last direct sign, who also designed beachfronts on the west coast MontAzure. The sales gallery of the island. will open in December this year Twinpalms Residences and will feature a beachfront Nampetch Tipaxsorn MontAzure will comprise 75 Twinpalms restaurant in North luxury condominiums, with Kamala. NAMPETCH Tipaxsorn has 100 meters of beachfront lo- MontAzure is the brainchild taken up the position of direc- cated between Millionaire’s of three of the most prestigious tor of marketing and commu- Mile and the Amanpuri head- property and hotel investment nications for Banyan Tree and land. After its 2017 completion, groups in Asia – Arch Capital Angsana Laguna Phuket. it will be operated and managed (Hong Kong), Philean Capital In her new role, Ms by Twinpalms. (Singapore), part of Pontiac Nampetch will manage all mar- The project presents the first Land Group and Thailand’s keting and public relations phase of MontAzure’s 15-bil- Narai Group. activities, including marketing lion-baht plan on a 454 rai site, Twinpalms Residences strategies to generate revenue which will feature a branded MontAzure will offer one and and brand awareness for both five-star hotel, four beach clubs two-bedroom units with pent- properties. for public and private use, 13 houses having access to a Ms Nampetch has more than private hillside estate villas and private roof top and pool. 15 years of experience in both a 200 rai nature reserve. Prices range from 8mn baht to sales and marketing on the is- “We are genuinely excited to 93mn baht. land. Prior to joining Banyan enter into this agreement,” said Buyers will also have the Tree Group, she was the direc- MontAzure Managing Director option of combining unit tor of marketing and Roland Bleszynski. “The types to create a three-bed- MontAzure Managing Director Roland Bleszynski (left) and Twinpalms communications at Movenpick Twinpalms brand is synony- Managing Director Carl Langenskiold shake on it. room unit with a private Resort and Spa Karon. How- mous with a refined resort rooftop and pool. ever, the vast amount of her experience, and this combined Twinpalms resort operates in said Twinpalms Managing Di- Facilities include a residents’ experience comes from her with consistently exceptional Surin and is the brand behind rector Carl Langenskiold. “We lobby, beachfront restaurant work as sales and marketing standards of hospitality has cre- the Catch and Bimi Beach were looking for growth op- and bar, gym and yoga studio, communications manager for ated strong recognition and, Club’s, as well as the Palm Sea- portunities and MontAzure spa pavilions, library, lounge, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort above all, an extremely loyal food Restaurant. offered a perfect solution for outdoor event space and on-site & Spa. following worldwide.” “There were simply too us to extend our brand and management office. – Phuket Gazette The multi-award winning many synergies to ignore,” management capabilities into – Phuket Gazette November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Slippery slopes of landscaping The single existing steep stone path down to the flat area needs to be made more substan- tial and set on a diagonal, so that I WAS recently consulted about it is less difficult to clamber changes to a large, established down. It could then usefully be garden of some four rai in La- continued along the base of the guna. Nothing unusual about hill until it reaches the proposed that, but here’s the catch. The ‘sala’ at the end of the play area. villa itself, in the throes of ma- As for the mature trees in the jor renovation at the behest of garden, sadly some need to go, a new owner, is sited on a steep or at least be subjected to dras- hillside, and the front garden – tic pruning. Overgrown rubber mostly Malaysia grass – slopes trees and devil trees (alstonias) steeply down from the adjacent add little or nothing to the ap- swimming pool, then suddenly peal of the garden. They could levels out as a flat expanse. be replaced with small orna- Originally designed as a play mental trees that flower all year area and bordered by mature Stone terracing is not a new solution for steep slopes, as can be seen on the mountains of Machu Picchu, round, by adding colorful rubber trees, this level ground Peru. These terraces were built in the 15th century. Photo: PCLVV plumerias to the existing white slopes briefly away again to the ones, or by adding palms that boundary wall. At the right-hand taking over. Lower down, the or perennials. My personal ous, is to create one or more rock not only allow grass to flourish limit of the property, a natural problem is compounded by the preference would be for low- gardens across the gradients. but also add an exotic feel. My barrier is created by a bamboo overhanging branches and ex- upkeep, colorful shrubs such Like the terraces, these would choice of palm would be the el- screen about two meters tall. posed roots of mature trees, as ixoras, cuphea and lan- have a dual function: both re- egant foxtail palm – both at the Despite its dramatic situa- which means that here too grass tana, or for succulents such as taining pockets of soil that could top of the slope below the swim- tion and south-west aspect, the is struggling to survive. adeniums, agaves, yuccas, sustain a variety of plants, and ming pool to provide a tropical garden lacks color. Part of my proposed solution sedums, or bromeliads. These adding interest and color. Such vista from the house, and maybe Moreover, the most precipi- – a traditional one – is to erect would not only add color but rocks need to be partially em- at the lower edge of the lawn. tous slopes are becoming dry stone terracing from natu- also interesting sculptural bedded in the existing slope, denuded of grass because the ral materials on the steepest shapes to a presently feature- with any striations running hori- If you have gardening questions, soil has been leached away, inclines, and to add new top less area. zontally to create a natural email [email protected]. leaving bare patches of reddish soil to the areas behind the A less expensive alterna- effect. Impermeable rocks, such Many of Patrick’s creative and and sterile subsoil. In places, walls. These beds could then be tive, especially if the terraces as granite, that do not stain, are academic publications can be more robust, local grasses are planted with shrubs, succulents are not intended to be continu- the best bet. found at Green galoshes Wordpress. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 PROPERTY FOR SALE

BEST VIEW AND AREA 2-BEDROOM HOUSE IN PATONG PATONG POOL VILLA CHALONG Condo for sale: Enviroment is Leafy, aircon, secure, re- very quiet, lovely houses, no traf- cently painted, partly fur- fic, cul-de-sac and a lots of nished, 152 sqm / 64sqm greenary, enjoy walking, 5 min- house. 2.3 million baht. For utes drive to central Patong, more information, please 73sqm, 4 years built. So far no call +61- 0433-366 121 (En- one has lived in this condo. All glish), 076-296189 (Thai). new interior. Very low manage- Email: [email protected] ment fee, just 8.5 million baht. Freehold. Tel: 081-107 4036. Email: [email protected]

CONDO UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! ANDAMAN BEACH Reduced! Now only 1.69 mil- SUITE lion baht (US$47,700)! Same price as the special offer that was on the first day of Freehold, 3 bedrooms, 3 pre-construction/off plan bathrooms. Dining room, sales almost 3 years ago! 1 open plan lounge, kitchen. bedroom, 1 minute to beach Bargain price: 7.9 million & airport. Great investment baht. Tel: 087-893 1753. opportunity! The unit rents out for 15-16,000 baht per month! That is more than Spectacular modern sea- POOL VILLA RAWAI 10% yearly return! Fully fur- view Condo. Located at 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom nished with fridge, TV, mi- HOUSEHOLD BUILDING Patong, this 127sqm, 12th guesthouse, 1000sqm, mature crowave, water heater and 2 PRODUCTS & floor apartment is newly garden, Chanote. 14 million baht aircons. This specific unit ITEMS renovated with 2 bedrooms, by owner. Tel: 085-796 5771. has never been rented, so all SERVICES 2 bathrooms, 3 balconies, a Email: [email protected] fresh and brand new! New spacious living / dining room airport complete soon so HOUSE CLEARANCE and has everything you need easy rental or future sale! IN YA NUI for comfortable living. Close Nai Yang. Tel: 090-160 0603 My house will get demolished SUN PROTECTION to shops, the beach (2- FREEHOLD SEA VIEW (English). Email: No1phuket and all items must go! Super op- FILMS minute walk), access to APARTMENT @gmail.com Please look at portunity & cheap! Rawai For your house or condo. swimming pool and other Kata, 2 bedrooms, quiet lo- pictures and more info at Beach. For more information, More information: www. facilities. Tel: 076-341 879 cation. For sale or rent. Tel: www.facebook.com/nai please call 081-415 4645 (En- traegerbia.com. Email: info (English & Thai). Email: 086-281 9311. Email: bao yang1bedroom glish). Email: norbert.emmeri @traegerbia.com [email protected] [email protected] @gmail.com

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BULLETINS BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES CLUB MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES All occasions from portraits to special occasions, model coach- BLUE CANYON ing, underwater photography and FAMILY MEMBERSHIP more. Please contact Martin Edwards (photographer). Tel: Blue Canyon family mem- 082-426 4560. Email: under bership available. Price ne- [email protected] gotiable. Tel: 084-846 3776. Email: r.kutner42@gmail. com BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PCC MEMBERSHIP 420,000 baht plus shared transfer fee. Rawai. Tel: 091-647 6216. Email: [email protected] PATONG TATTOO SHOP FOR SALE Fully equipped, tattoo shop BLUE CANYON for sale in Soi Loma. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP 300,000 baht. Patong. Tel: Blue Canyon family mem- 087-382 0764 (English & bership available. Price ne- Thai), 089-650 7076 (English gotiable. Tel: 081-271 7701 & Thai). Email: kangaroo (English). Email: hemalegdr [email protected] @hotmail.com November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 21 JOBS/RECRUITMENT

LIVE IN AMERICA COMPETENT ENGINEER SALES STAFF WANTED REAL ESTATE AGENT Looking for live-in caregiver in Electrical Marine Co Ltd is the Sales staff wanted, able to CAPTAIN WANTED America. All travel expenses leading marine electrical supplier speak and write English. Reply Address: 73/10 Soi 10, Ao paid. Luxury private living space. in Thailand for over 25 years. We by email only. Good income. Cha-long, Phuket 83130. Seeking for female caregiver,18- are looking for 1 competent elec- Patong. Tel: 081-893 7720. Must speak English. Tel: 40 years old, to assist with one trical engineer and 1 trainee to Email: cc@bayshoreprojects. 076-280420, 089-875 8691 senior female and one female support Western trained engi- com (English). Email: admin@ special needs child. Excellent neer. Please send CV, photo and riverrovers.com salary. Must speak some En- expected salary. Address: 223 Moo 8 Paklok. Tel: 076-272177, LOOKING FOR glish. Tel: +1-0763-498 4722. RECEPTIONIST Email: jwetterlind@intravan 088-765 1832 (English & Thai). SALES MANAGER Real Estate Agent position Email: orawan@electrical-ma We are looking for hotel recep- tage.com DVC looking for experienced available at international rine.com tionist, speaking Thai and En- villa phuket for experienced glish fluently. Kalim. Tel: 092-726 timeshare SM. Good package + Thai female agent who can TEACHER WANTED 9738 (English), 092-726 9967 WP for right candidate. Patong. speak Thai and English Home schooling, native English, (English). Email: Tomsky38@ Tel: 076-342794. Email: hr@ for both sales and rental in female, Monday-Friday, 9.00- MARKETING AND hotmail.fr davidvacationclub.com Chalong, Rawai, Kata to 2.00pm, 4 children, 7-9 years old. SALES MANAGER Patong area. Salary plus Salary: 40,000 baht. For more commission. Email: nina information, please call 081-343 [email protected] 0777. Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com

Ani Villas is searching for a creative, driven and orga- nized individual to lead its sales and marketing for Asia. Ani Villas, is a collec- tion of 5-star luxury rental es- tates that offer bespoke, fully staffed and serviced va- cations to families and groups seeking pampered and exclusive experiences. The position is based in the company's Asia HQ of Phuket, Thailand and would involve travel to Sri Lanka and key markets for our agents and clientele. Contact us with your CV for more infor- mation. Tel: +1-0718-577 1188, +1 0264-584 1688 (English). Email: ira@anivil las.com, www.anivillas.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT Asia Pacific Representatives Ltd is an international com- pany dealing with customers in Asia and Australia, as well as decorative surface sup- pliers from Europe. We are looking for Customer Ser- vice Assistant. 30-35 years old. Thai national. Excellent English. Chalong. Tel: 076- 281341. Email: jobs@apr- pfleiderer.com

YACHT SKIPPER FIRST MATE For private 19m MY based in Phuket and cruising South China Sea. Hands on personal- ity and experience as skipper - first mate is mandatory, a tech- nical background would be help- ful. Please submit your CV and phone number by email: ulrich [email protected] 22 PHUKET GAZETTE November 7 - 13, 2015 PROPERTY FOR RENT

FURNISHED HOUSE CONDO FOR RENT APARTMENT PATONG FOR RENT Furnished condo on 7th floor 140sqm, modified, furnished, 2 bedrooms with aircons, 2 bath- view over Chalong Bay and near quiet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rooms with hot water, garage, vil- Home Pro Shopping Center, storage, spacious living room / lage pool, tennis courts, and fit- swimming pool and car park ac- dining room, full western kitchen, ness park. Wichit - Phuket Town. cess. Short/long term rent. large balcony, full aircon, free Tel: 086-267 7380 (English & 10,000 baht per month. Contact wifi, LCD / satellite. Tel: 084-185 Thai), 086-007 4010 (English). Kitipong. For more information, 8536. Email: [email protected] please call 081-677 8638 (En- glish & Thai). Email: emedward @hotmail.com LOVELY APARTMENTS STUDIO - 33SQM FOR RENT 6,000 BAHT Please contact 081-539 9612, 33sqm studio for rent. Kitchen, 087-633 1472. Email: chrispal furnished, 6,000 baht per month. CHALONG [email protected] For further Cosy and cheap. Chalong/ BEACHFRONT HOUSE information, please see our Phuket Town. Email: cagnes website at http://pukeyomefc2. [email protected] web.fc2.com/phuketcondo rent.htm

ACCOMMODATION PROPERTY & RENTAL AVAILABLE MANAGEMENT CJP & property management services. Resolution of compli- ance issues. Kata, Karon - PATONG LUXURY APT. CHEAP RENT HOUSE FULLY FURNISHED 1-bedroom house for rent. Phuket. Email: development@ Paradise Hotel Complex. 150m Fully furnished 1-3 bedrooms, BRAND-NEW TOWNHOME For more information, please AssetManagementSolutions aircons, WiFi, starts from 6,000 to beach, large 1 bedroom, In Habitown, Koh Keaw, 3 bed- call 089-649 9939. Email: Phuket.com kitchen, light, airy. Tel: 086-276 baht / month. For more informa- rooms, 2 bathrooms, near BIS. siri_phuket@changrunner. 7608. tion, please call 081-892 4311. Long term: 18,000 baht per com http://panwagreen.weebly.com month. Tel: 099-363 9278. 2-BEDROOM BEACH HOLIDAY APARTMENT 2 beaches + Kata town in 3- TOWNHOUSE COSY APARTMENT SUPALAI CITY HILL minute walk. Rooftop pool, ga- Fully furnished, 5th floor, 2 bed- PROPERTY SERVICES zebo, sundeck. Kata, Karon. rooms, swimming pool, gym, se- Email: [email protected] cure, Phuket town. 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 089-471 1805. HOUSE FOR RENT 2 air-conditioned bedrooms,1 bathroom, a living room, fur- 4-BEDROOMS nished house, kitchen, near 5-BATHROOMS Phuket Zoo. Chalong, Soi Palai. For sale (2.8 million baht) or POOL VILLA Tel: 081-537 9878 (English & rent (12,000 baht/month) in 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom pool Thai). Email: tiwus@hotmail. Supalai City Hill Estate, villa for rent in Chalong, co.th Phuket Town. 3 bedrooms, 10x5m pool, fully furnished, 2 bathrooms, quiet, conve- WiFi internet, cable TV, fully- nient location, furnished, full equipped Western kitchen. CONDO FOR RENT kitchen, decor, garden, car Short or long term available. 34sqm,1 bedroom, a living room, park, 2 aircons. Available For more information, please fully furnished, opposite Central from Nov 2015. Tel: 089-874 call 081-397 6921 (English), Festival Phuket. Phuket town. 0061, 086-291 4115. Email: 093-584 3711 (Thai). Email: Tel: 081-537 9878 (English & [email protected] [email protected] Thai). Email: tiwus@hotmail. co.th

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YOUR HELICOPTER Flying and owning your own helicopter has just become possible. Free complete flight instruction course with your purchase. For more in- formation, please send email to [email protected]

TECNAM P-92 - Price: 1.5 million baht - Registration: U-B08 - Year of Manufacture: 2002 - Equipment: Full standard equipment - Engine: Rotax 912-80hp 350hrs. Tel: 081-840 8418. November 7 - 13, 2015 PHUKET GAZETTE 23 BOATS & MARINE

29' LUXURY SPEED BOAT Mercruiser 350 Mag Bravo III, teak decks, 2 berths, electric toi- let and shower, 1 million baht. Krabi Boat Lagoon. For more in- formation, please call 087-884 6280. Email: mark.dimension@ gmail.com

DIVE BOAT NEEDED Reputable dive center on Koh Lanta is looking for one more dive boat to rent for 3 - 6 months. Koh Lanta. Tel: 089-474 0543 (English), 084-443 2138 (English & Thai). Email: ulf@lantadiver. com

20M RPM BERTH 20 meters E dock berth at the Royal Phuket Marina to let by private owner. Long or short term. Competitive rates available. Email or call for more information. Tel: +44 0786-658 8395 (English). Email: [email protected]

WHEELS & MOTORS

FORD EVEREST 4WD 2012 4-DOOR TRITON HONDA CRV 2007 2004 manual great condition. Ur- Great condition, Triton 4-door 95,000km, 2.4L 4WD, full op- AUDI TTS DUCATI gent sale: 395,000 baht. First to pickup, under 20,000km. For tions, good condition, Blue book. MULTISTRADA drive will buy. Chalong. Tel: 081- sale: 585,000 baht. Kamala. For 520,000 baht. Chalong. For 895 7908 (English & Thai), 081- more information, please call more information, please call 892 6710 (English). Email: 062-723 2336 (English). Email: 089-962 3013 (English). Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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