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The Gazette is published in association with Tragic end to resort Mad about Maseratis INSIDE love tryst TAFF at a luxury resort Police are still unsure on Racha Yai Island are whether he jumped, or fell while in shock after one of the trying to hide from searchers. Shotel’s employees mur- “He either killed himself , or dered a fellow worker before he fell down accidentally,” said climbing a 72-meter mobile phone Col Chinarat. tower and later plummeting to his Col Chinarat said the own death. couple’s relationship hit rock Police said Harin bottom after Mr Harin was Tinnarong, an electrician at the repeatedly unfaithful to Miss luxury Racha resort, stabbed his Varaporn, a reservations agent at girlfriend and colleague, Varaporn the resort, and she told him she Let’s go surfing now Pimhom, on Saturday night after wanted to end the relationship. Local and international surfers she told him she wanted to end Mr Harin became enraged hit the waves in Kamala for the their relationship. and threatened to kill Miss Nattipat Kulwanich and Atchara Itsarachai tried out the front seats King of the Jungle Quiksilver Superintendent Chinnarat Varaporn and a friend who had of one of three Maseratis at Central Festival last week event Rittakananond of Chalong Police advised her to end the relationship, See page 23 said Mr Harin, 31, stabbed Miss Col Chinnarat said. ORE than 40 million probably only ever be an Voraporn, 36, in the chest six or The electrician reportedly told baht’s worth of expensive fantasy. NEWS: Pregant mom’s seven times with a kitchen knife. a friend two days before the tragedy Maserati motor cars The Maseratis are very crime spree; Spinal patient M A fellow worker told he was going to ‘deal with the lot of went on show at Central quick and boast top speeds of returns home; Yellow shirts investigators she heard screams them’, Col Chinnarat said. Festival last week, and although almost 300km/h, but fast see red. Another employee at the Pages 2 - 4 coming from a staff bathroom. there were only three cars, doesn’t come cheap when its When she went to resort told police she heard Mr crowds of car fans, both rich and wearing a Maserati badge. LIFESTYLE: Chill with investigate, she saw Mr Harin Harin telling Miss Varaporn ‘If poor, gathered to dream about The cars range in price Tai Chi Timeout and get running away from the area. you stop being my girlfriend, you owning one. from 12.5 million baht up to an the beef on barbecues. Chalong police rushed to will die’. Atchara Itsarachai and incredible 17.3 million baht. the island and joined security staff Miss Varaporn was taken to Pages 8 & 9 Nattipat ‘Ing’ Kulwanich But for that sort of from the resort in an all-night Phuket by speedboat, but died couldn’t wait to jump into the money, they do have motors, NEW! Family fun with a search for Mr Harin. before rescue workers could get driver’s seat of the open-topped ranging in size up to 4,691cc, new range of puzzles for At 6am, they found his her to Vachira Hospital. Spyder model. which can pump out between young and old alike. broken body at the foot of the Police found the bloodied But with price tags well 400 and 440 horsepower, and tower, about 300 meters from knife which was used to kill Miss beyond their means, these girls can take the car from 0 to 100 Pages 17 & 18 the resort. Varaporn near Mr Harin’s body. understand that owning one will km/h in less than five seconds. His neck was broken. -Kitima Pornmongkhonwat AROUND THE NATION 5; AROUND THE ISLAND 6; LIFESTYLE 9; TEEN TALK 10; EXPAT GALLERY 11; Governor to crack down on jet-ski scams HAPPENINGS 12; WHAT'S ON 15; MONEY TALKS 16; HUKET Governor Wichai those involving jet-skis and “Tourists are falling foul of collude with the jet-ski operators. TAKE A BREAK 17 & 18; Phraisa-ngop has vowed to motorcycle taxis, after Australia’s these scams and complaining to Gov Wichai said fees HOROSCOPES, BOOKS 19; Pclamp down on corrupt Ambassador to Thailand, Paul the government and their demanded to fix ‘damaged’ jet- EDITORIAL AND LETTERS officials and scams such as jet- Grigson, raised the issue with embassies, and although the skis were often inflated to pay 20; FIRST PERSON, ISSUES ski rip-offs following official Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. number of scams is small, the off these corrupt officials. AND ANSWERS 21; SPORT complaints by Australian Mr Grigson told the PM that damage done to the island is The activities of the 22 & 23; PROPERTY diplomatic officials. large numbers of Australian great,” said Gov Wichai. government officials concerned WATCH 24; PROPERTY LE- Deputy Prime Minister tourists had complained about He has vowed to look at the would come under close scrutiny GAL 25; THE GRAY AREA Suthep Thaugsuban has ordered being ripped off by dodgy jet-ski jet-ski scams more thoroughly and and every related agency would 26; GOING GREEN 27; a thorough investigation into operators who demanded has also promised to investigate be contacted over the next CLASSIFIED ADS 28 - 40. scams on the island, particularly exorbitant amounts for repairs. corrupt government officials who week, he said. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS August 22 - 28, 2009 Melissa’s out of hospital Tourism will take off and on her way home on direct flight plans ICHARD Branson’s class, including all taxes Direct flights between Australian airline, V and surcharges. Premium Phuket and Chiang Mai are also RAustralia, is about to economy class will cost planned, and a new fleet of start flying regular direct flights $AUD899 (24,270 baht) and a aircraft had already been ordered from Brisbane and Melbourne business class seat will cost to service the new routes, he said. to Phuket. $AUD1,499 (40,470 baht). Most of his airlines’ The airline, which is a Virgin Blue chief executive bookings, up to 85 percent, were subsidiary of Virgin Blue, will fly Brett Godfrey said the new route now being made online, he said. twice weekly between Brisbane would open up ‘some very “That gives us a big and Phuket and once a week exciting opportunities’. advantage because it means we between Melbourne and Phuket. Meanwhile, Air Asia is don’t have high overheads, and The Brisbane flights will planning to transform Phuket into can therefore offer better value begin on November 22, and the an international hub by the end ticket prices,” he said. Melbourne flights are set to start of the year. Mr Tassapon said a resort on December 3. Thai Air Asia CEO, destination such as Phuket N American tourist who was taken to a ferry wharf in a And in a move which is sure Tassapon Bijleveld, said the needed airline support to bring in wheelbarrow after breaking her back in a cliff diving to boost tourism for Phuket, the number of Air Asia passengers the tourists, and once Phuket was Aaccident, is out of hospital and is on her way home to Korea. airline is offering super cheap had increased by 20 percent in opened up to major population Melissa Kelman, 28, a belly dancing teacher from St Louis, discount flights to launch its the first half of this year, and the centers in the region, the number Missouri, shattered three vertebrae in her back when she jumped new routes. airline was now keen to introduce of tourists would increase rapidly. into the sea from a 20-meter clifftop on Phi Phi. For a limited time, direct flights from Phuket to Ho Earlier this year, Air Asia Because there are no cars on the island, the only way to get Australians will be able to fly to Chi Minh City in Vietnam, opened an office in Patong, and her to a ferry which would take her to hospital was by wheelbarrow. Phuket for only $AUD399 Guangzhao in China, and Bali and there are now plans to open a When she arrived in Phuket, X-rays revealed she had (10,770 baht) one way economy Medan in Indonesia. second office in Phuket City. shattered three vertebrae. Surgeons at Phuket International Hospital operated and fused the vertebrae. She was allowed to leave hospital last week, but will have to wear Police charge pregnant mum a back brace for at least the next five months, probably even longer. Before flying home to South Korea, where she now lives, HALONG police have Melissa said her doctors had told her she would probably never arrested an eight-months dance again. Cpregnant woman who they She is now hoping to resume her English teaching career. say systematically robbed more Melissa said she had instructed her lawyer to seek damages than 40 beauty salons. from the tour company which organized her Phi Phi trip. Tassanee Suklan, 28, from - Fraser Morton Koh Kaew, has been charged with stealing and receiving stolen goods. Police raided her home and recovered a range of items including a laptop computer, three mobile phones, and a motorbike, all suspected of being stolen. Police Major Jarun Bang- prasert said Mrs Tassanee had been stealing from beauty salons for the past year. He said the mother of two befriended her victims, and as soon A victim identifies Tassanee Suklan at Chalong police station. as they turned their backs or left the room, she would steal whatever admitted stealing wallets, mobile She said her husband, who she could get her hands on. telephones, cash and credit cards. had lost his job, did not know she More than 30 of her victims She allegedly used the was stealing. turned up at the Chalong police proceeds of her robberies to Major Jarun said Mrs station to identify her after she furnish her home, feed and clothe Tassanee was facing up to three was arrested. her family, and buy a laptop years in jail if convicted. Police said Mrs Tassanee computer and a large TV. - Khunakorn Terdkiatkhachorn August 22 - 28, 2009 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Touring bike pair Yellow shirts see pedal into Phuket red over petition HUKET’S yellow-shirt leaders have filed police charges against the Pisland’s red shirts, accusing them of illegally gathering signatures for a petition seeking a royal pardon for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Similar actions have been taken by yellow-shirted People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders around the country. Phuket PAD co-ordinator Aparat Chartchutikumjorn and about 30 PAD members filed complaints at Phuket City and Cherng Talay police stations last week, claiming the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) petition was illegal. PAD members present their complaints at Phuket City Police Station. The document, which named listen to Mr Thaksin address the Papers containing the 3.5 N American couple have Abraham and Cassandra three local UDD leaders, said the crowd via a broadcast phone-in. million signatures were packed arrived in Phuket after have explored most of the world, red shirt action was an attempt to The former PM led the crowd in more than 500 boxes, all Acycling more than having traveled throughout Canada, obstruct justice and amounted to in singing the Royal Anthem of HM wrapped with red cloth. 6,500km throughout South- the US, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, contempt of court. the King Sadudee Maha Raja, as Meanwhile, the PAD has east Asia. Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos The red-shirt petition asks the procession, led by monks and started collecting its own Abraham Bates and and Vietnam. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej to students carrying Thai flags and signatures from people who Cassandra Auxier, both 34 and “We love the excitement overturn a Supreme Court pictures of HM The King, marched oppose the red shirts’ petition. from Kentucky, set off from and the adventure of exploring decision last year which sentenced to the Grand Palace. Ms Aparat said more than Hanoi nine months ago and have new places,” said Cassandra. Mr Thaksin to two years jail for Red-shirt leader Veera 10,000 anti-Thaksin residents pedalled through Vietnam, Laos, The couple are traveling corruption resulting from a land Musigapong read the petition to had already signed and a list of Cambodia and Thailand. light, and have allowed themselves deal while he was prime minister. Injun Buraphan, deputy private their names had been sent The pair have known each a total of only 35kg in luggage, The former PM, who is now secretary of His Majesty The to Bangkok. other since high school, and have including spare parts for their living in exile, refuses to return to King, during the short ceremony. -Atchaa Khamlo travelled the world together, but bikes and a water filter. Thailand to serve his sentence. this is the first time they have Armed with a map and a His supporters have spent toured on bicycles. Lonely Planet guide book, they months collecting signatures for They fell in love with have been averaging about 100km the petition, and on Monday, a Thailand when they were here each day. crowd of about 10,000 red shirt in 2000, and vowed to return to “We usually set off about supporters gathered in Sanam take a closer look. 7am and ride until 1pm or 2pm,” Luang in Bangkok to deliver the Abraham quit his job as a said Abraham. petition, which contains about bar manager and Cassandra “Sometimes we stay in a 10,000 Phuket signatures, to the tossed in her job as a copy editor hotel, or in someone’s house, or Office of His Majesty’s Principal with a marketing research firm, in a tent,” he said. Private Secretary. and they bought a couple of “Sometimes we simply find More than 100 UDD touring bikes for $US500 each a place in the jungle and sleep in supporters took buses from Phuket and set out to see Southeast Asia. our hammocks.” to join the red-shirt rally and to “When we were here last After resting for a year in time, we didn’t have enough time Phuket, Abraham and Cassandra to see everything we wanted to will head to Australia and see, and we decided the best way Argentina before finally heading to see the country was by bike,” home to Kentucky. said Abraham. -Kitima Pornmongkhonwat 4 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS August 22 - 28, 2009 Market gets makeover Security fears over veggie fest fireworks HE fifteenth Asean clashed with the annual week- highly sensitive explosive detection Summit meeting in long Phuket Vegetarian Festival, technology used for security. October now appears which begins on October 18, But fireworks and street T certain to be moved he said. processions associated with the from Phuket to the twin resorts Officials also raised fears Vegetarian Festival are limited to of Cha-am and Hua Hin, that the festival’s firecrackers areas in and around Phuket City, although Prime Minister Abhisit and street processions featuring which are well away from the Vejjajiva will not make an official flashing swords, knives and spirit two resort complexes in Cherng decision until Monday. mediums would interfere with Talay and Karon, which were Deputy Prime Minister in security arrangements. tipped to host the summit. charge of security issues, Suthep Phuket Governor Wichai Sethaphan Buddhani, Thaugsuban, and Foreign Phraisa-ngop said Pattaya had director of the Tourism Authority Minister Kasit Piromya have both also been hoping to host the of Thailand office in Phuket, said said Phuket would miss out summit, but many Asean he had asked Asean secretary because of security fears linked members had lost confidence in general Surin Pitsuwan to UNICIPAL workers, shopkeepers and volunteers to the Chinese Vegetarian the resort town after rioting red postpone the conference, to avoid have cleaned up Kaset Market in Phuket City, spray Festival which will be held at the shirts disrupted proceedings in it clashing with the annual ing the floors with high-pressure hoses, picking up same time. April, forcing Thailand to cancel Vegetarian Festival. piles of garbage and scrubbing the filthy floors with M Phuket’s chances of hosting the summit. “But the schedule was detergent. They also laid poison baits in a bid to kill off the many the summit were looking good Gov Wichai agreed that already set and many of the rats and cockroaches which infest the market. after last month’s successful hosting the Asean summit during foreign delegates had already Phuket City Deputy Mayor Watcharapong Anantakul said Asean Foreign Ministers’ the Vegetarian Festival could have confirmed their attendance on the clean up, which was included in celebrations marking HM Meetings and the Asean Regional caused security problems those days,” he said. Queen Sirikit’s birthday last week, was part of a city-wide effort Forum at the Laguna Phuket because of the large crowds, The the timing of the to maintain a clean and healthy environment, something which resort complex. heavy traffic and the use of Vegetarian Festival cannot be was especially important in a popular tourist destination like Phuket. But everything changed last firecrackers during the daily changed because the festival One market worker said stallholders needed to keep their week when Foreign Minister street processions. dates are determined by stalls clean and dispose of rubbish in the bins provided. Kasit Piromya announced the He said the large number of lunar cycles. “If we keep everything clean, more people will come to do move to Hua Hin. firecrackers on the island during the -Atchaa Khamlo and their shopping here,” he said. The summit would have festival might also interfere with the Nation Reporters Tamiflu’s on the free list HE Phuket Public Health day, one in the morning and one Office has signed in the evening, for five days. Tcontracts with 12 private Oseltamivir can treat clinics to distribute the anti-viral normal H1N1 influenza as well drug Oseltamivir free of charge. as the newer A(H1N1) strain. The clinics, which can Under the program, clinics source supplies from government can charge patients for hospitals, have already distributed consultation but not for the 600 tablets under the program. oseltamivir, which is also known The tablets come in boxes as Tamiflu. of 10 tablets each and there are Patients seeking treatment currently 44,000 tablets in at the clinics are not given either stock in Phuket, enough to treat the rapid test or blood test for 4,400 patients. A(H1N1), because these tests Patients take two tablets per are only available at hospitals. August 22 - 28, 2009 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Addict drove off in the governor’s car UDON THANI: A drug-crazed addict stole the Police tried to flag down Ong-at, but when provincial governor’s official car and took it for a he refused to stop they shot the vehicle’s tyres. joyride after finding it parked with the engine running. Ong-at lost control of the vehicle and crashed Ong-at ‘Kai’ Macharoen, 39, ran down three into a ditch, leaving the SUV badly damaged. motorcycles as he raced through Udon Thani Town Although he was injured in the crash, Ong-at before police shot one of the back tires, sending the ran into bushes beside the road, but was quickly Ford Everest SUV crashing into a ditch. caught by police. Udon Thani Provincial Governor Amnaj Police said Ong-at appeared to be under the Phakarat’s official driver, Khomchai Bunsit, said influence of drugs, and was unable to provide a he parked the car outside provincial hall while he clear statement. Plaifa Srihakom, 2, who won the lucky draw from the votes to name dropped off some documents. Ong-at’s mother, Mrs Pranom Macharoen, Chiang Mai Zoo’s panda cub, meets Lin Ping at the zoo last Wednesday. He said he left the engine running to keep the said her son was addicted to ya bah The girl won 1 million baht, a car and a trip to China's Panda center. aircon on, and when he returned he saw the car (methamphetamine). being driven out of the compound at high speed. Source: Kom Chad Luek/Khao Sod Fortune teller saw suicide Murdered man may have been ‘silenced’ NARATHIWAT: A young police was lying next to his body. inspector shot himself dead last NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: Police said they believed Mr Mr Athiwat, but were struggling Doctors concluded he had A suspect in the murder of Jaruphat may have been to find proof,” Col Phudis said. Thursday after a fortune teller told committed suicide. him the next time he went back to Matichon journalist Athiwat ‘silenced’ by the masterminds “It’s possible Mr Jaruphat About three weeks ago, Chainurat was shot dead in the early behind Mr Athiwat’s killing. was killed to silence him, but his village, it would be in a coffin. Maj Phatrawut consulted a Maj Phatrawut Yangkhlang, hours of last Wednesday morning . Mr Jaruphat was suspected officers need to conduct further clairvoyant after visiting his Jaruphat ‘Chet’ Nuannim, 35, of being involved with gangs of investigations,” he said. 32, an inspector at Muno Police terminally ill mother in Station, was found dead in his was shot six times in the back as gunmen in the area. Mr Athiwat’s widow, Suphanburi, where she lived. he left a funeral in Nakhon Sri Superintendent of Nakhon Phonphimon Chainurat, said she police accommodation after he The fortune teller told him failed to turn up for work. Thammarat City. Sri Tham-marat City Police, Phudis was sure Mr Jaruphat would be the next time he went to He was taken to Maharaj Narasing, said Mr Jaruphat had a killed sooner or later and that the He was killed by a single Suphanburi it would be in a coffin. gunshot to the head, and a pistol Hospital, but died en route. murky past and police had been same fate awaited three other Source: Khao Sod Mr Jaruphat was a suspect closely following his movements. suspected gunmen unless the in the killing of Mr Athiwat, who “We were still investigating police arrested his killers quickly. Queer News was shot in his home last August. his involvement in the killing of Source: MCOT/Khao Sod Bite worse than his bark UDON THANI: A drunk driver bit two police officers who asked him to take a breathalyser test. Police said salesman Chatsak Ploicharoen, 36, was weaving all over the road as he drove his pickup truck towards a police checkpoint in Udon Thani. Police signaled for him to stop, but he drove straight through the checkpoint. Two officers chased after him on motorbikes, forcing him to stop a short distance down the road. When he was asked to blow in a breathalyser, Mr Chatsak bit Sgt Maj Phanomporn Sukarom on the forearm. Sen Sgt Maj Pongprida Wannaram stepped in to help his partner, but not before Mr Chatsak bit the second officer’s index and middle fingers down to the bone. The injured police officers managed to subdue Chatsak who was taken to Muang Udon Thani Police Station and charged with refusing to stop at a checkpoint, drink driving and assaulting police officers. Sgt Maj Phanomporn and Sen Sgt Maj Pongprida were taken to Udon Thani Central Hospital for treatment. Mr Chatsak told police he had been drinking with friends in Udon Thani, and when he saw the police checkpoint, he was worried that a drink driving charge might affect his career as a traveling salesman. He said he thought he only bit the officers very lightly and had no idea his teeth would go in so deep. Source: Khao Sod 6 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND August 22 - 28, 2009 Competing for conservation Savvy students show off their tech skills at annual science fair

The third annual ‘eco-friendly’ kayaking event in tambon Wichit featured some unorthodox ‘eco-events’, including blindfold- and water-boxing for children. ayakers and local contestants battled it out over the Thai Navy were on hand in sports enthusiasts 1.5km two-man kayak heats, the water to ensure the safety of turned out along the which were split into races for the young boxers. K banks of the man- under-12s and older participants. Although the water boxing grove-lined waterways in Wichit In the under-12’s division, appeared brutal from afar, both last Sunday to take part in the Sinuchan Petum and Watchapong victors and losers in the event district’s third annual kayak Yamkeaw from Wat Tepnimitr came away beaming. racing contest and other ‘eco- School in Wichit, eased to victory. In the blind boxing contests, friendly’ activities. In the men’s heat, brothers school children entered a More than 400 spectators Surachart Tongthip and Tiyut specially made ring wearing turned out for the day’s human- Thongthip saw off all other blindfolds and attempted to powered action, which had competitors to scoop first place. outwit their opponents by participants competing in some Following the kayaking, the tiptoeing over dry leaves exciting yet slightly unorthodox gloves were off in the under-12s scattered on the floor. sporting events. division of the water boxing, Dance performances and As well as the kayak racing which saw children don boxing an award ceremony followed the competition, young participants gloves and attempt to knock kayaking contest and fist fights. also tried boxing with blindfolds their opponents off a wooden The event was presided over and suspended above the water. beam suspended six feet above by Wichit Mayor Kreetha Saetan, With mangrove trees the water. who also gave out prizes at the providing the lush backdrop, Volunteers from the Royal end of the day.

udding scientists had The fair featured the chance to get exhibitions on King Mongkut some hands-on and Thailand’s contribution to Bexperience with science and technology. scientific experiements and Dean of the university’s interactive technology at the Faculty of Science and 22nd annual Science Develop- Technology said that more than ment Fair, held last week at 5,000 students flocked to the Phuket Rajabhat University. fair from the Andaman region. The event was part of Glass blowing and herbal Thailand Science Week, in and forensic medicine demon- which schools around the strations were the most popular country focus on the study of side shows at the fair. science and pay tribute to The three-day event also Thailand’s ‘Father of Science included science contests and a and Technology’, King Mongkut speech about astronomy by (Rama IV). Professor Suthat Yoksan. August 22 - 28, 2009 GOOD LIVING PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Al fresco on the Verandah menuOn the WITH Daniel Ogunshakin

how me a man who prefers his meals indoors, and I will call S him misguided, for there is great joy to be had from the simple pleasure of eating al fresco. Be it a picnic in the park, an afternoon barbecue, or a Spiced minced chicken on sugar romantic dinner for two under a The floor-to-ceiling windows, which part like curtains, give the impression that the Verandah is outside. cane sticks. moonlit, starry sky, the enjoyment never fades. emphasizes the rustic decor. steak with fried potatoes, spinach rendered all resistance futile. excellent, the service must rank As an Englishman, the We started with a pomelo with corn, herb butter and Porto The tiramisu is always a among the best I have experi- opportunity to eat outside was caprioska and a passion fruit wine reduction, the seafood popular choice but the eyes were enced in Phuket, while the set- often cruelly curtailed by the margarita. Guisado, fresh seafood simmered drawn to the toffee apple ting, decor and views helped to British weather. The carta features classic in a tomato broth with chorizo, cheesecake with blueberry sauce. create a wonderful evening. That’s why us British start Thai and Western fusion dishes potato and green peppers and a The creamy cheesecake A trip to the Verandah won’t barbecuing the minute the sun with a range of choices influenced full-bodied Saint Clair Pinot Noir. topping on a bed of sliced apples cost an arm and a leg. Although emerges from behind the clouds. by the Mediterranean, spiced with The seafood Guisado was wrapped in caramel, restied on a it might no be a restaurant you’d Technically, the Verandah a hint of northern Africa. spectacular, featuring giant tiger delicious biscuit base. It was quite visit every night, it hits all the right restaurant at Phuket Pavilions After finishing our aperitifs, prawns, rock lobster and squid possibly the highlight of the notes for special occasions. isn’t outside, but a series of huge we plumped for our own fusion, pieces sat side by side with the evening’s dining experience. The Verandah is offering floor-to-ceiling windows, which selecting the combination Thai chorizo and potatoes, all bathing As the stars twinkled in the Phuket residents a 20 percent part like a curtains, create the spring rolls and spiced minced in a rich tomato broth. moonlit sky, the relaxed setting discount on food and beverages. impression that it is. chicken on sugar cane sticks from Feeling satisfied, it was provided the opportunity to look The Verandah is located at Looking out over Laguna, Thailand and a vegetable salad going to take something very back at a thoroughly enjoyable Phuket Pavilions, 31/1 Moo 6, with the Andaman to the right and with lobster and tuna ‘two ways’ special to tempt us into a dessert. dining experience. Cherng Talay. For more inform- Phuket’s rolling hills to the left, from the Med. A quick glance at the menu The food and wine were ation call 076 317 600. the view is spectacular and almost To complement the has a Mediterranean feel. appetizers, we selected a Saint This bella vista is something Clair Sauvingnon Blanc from the which didn’t escape the attention superb Marlborough region of of either the interior designer or New Zealand. the chef, given the distinct flavor Of the four, the tuna was of Thailand and southern Iberia in the stand-out performer. the decor and menu. As the name suggests, the “The designer took his tuna was prepared in two inspiration from the old colonial contrasting ways; one seared with houses of the trade routes, with Szechuan pepper, the other tartare accents of Sino-Portuguese mixed with ginger, served with a salsa of with the southern Thai style of mango, chili and white radish. living,” said Phuket Pavilions’ The fish melted in the mouth resident manager, Sophie Couturier. and the spiciness of the Szechuan “The menu tries to reflect pepper was delightfully mellowed this with a fusion of southern Thai by the sweetness of the mango. food and colonial Mediterranean The dry, zesty nature of the flavors,” she said. Saint Clair, the hallmark of all As the sun dips below the great Sauvingon Blancs from Andaman, natural light is replaced Marlborough, made it the perfect by flickering candle light and bedfellow for the tuna. subtle lighting, producing a For our main course, we sensual ambiance which chose the spice rub beef rib-eye 8 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE August 22 - 28, 2009 TaiTai ChiChi TimeoutTimeout elcome to the 10th in the This particular exercise is known as series of Tai Chi Timeouts. the ‘Swimming Dragon’. Keeping your Each timeout takes you balance centered at your hips, stretch the Wthrough a single, easy-to- arms and shoulders at, shoulder level, first follow Tai Chi-Chi Gung exercise. One to the left, then to the right. of the aims of Tai Chi is to develop the Bend the legs, descend slightly intrinsic energy (Chi) within the body and repeat the stretch left and right at through slow, rhythmical breathing chest level. exercises known as Chi Gung. These Finally, descend slightly further Step 1 Step 2 ancient martial art exercises naturally and repeat the stretch left and right at relieve tension from stress as well as aches waist level. and pains from stiff limbs. Perform them As you gradually ascend, repeat the whenever you wish to unwind and stretch left and right at chest and shoulder loosen up. level to complete the entire exercise. They are particularly beneficial in the Move into each posture in a early morning when the Chi is especially continuous, flowing manner to gain added light and clean, relaxing and energizing both flexibility and range of movement in the the mind and body for a new day. shoulders, hips and lower back. Sequence Step 3 Step 4 Step 1: Place your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, with your hips tucked gently underneath the spine (back straight). Relax your shoulders and hold your head up, keeping your neck relaxed. Place your hands over your Tan Tien (solar plexus) and breathe calmly through your nose.

Step 2: Keeping your balance centered at the hips, place your palms together and stretch your arms out to your left at shoulder level. The stretch will be felt along the right arm, shoulder and right side of the torso down to the waist.

Step 3: Next, turn your palms over and stretch your arms out to the right at shoulder level. The stretch will be felt along the left arm, shoulder and left side of the torso down to the waist.

Step 4: Bend the legs slightly, keeping the palms together, and repeat the stretch to Step 5 Step 6 the left side at chest level. Again, the stretch will be felt from the shoulder to the waist on your right-hand side.

Step 5: Keeping the legs slightly bent, turn your palms over and stretch your arms out to your right-hand side at chest level.

Step 6: Bend the legs slightly further, turn your palms over again and repeat the left- hand side stretch. This time, bring your palms across at waist level. Maintain your center of gravity in your hips and feel the stretch from your shoulder to your waist on the right side.

Step 7: Maintaining your crouched, balanced position, turn your palms over and stretch at waist level to the right side. Step 7 Step 8 For the complete exercise, gradually ascend as you turn the palms over, stretching to both the left- and right-hand sides at chest and shoulder level. Link each of the postures in a continuous flowing manner. As your legs strengthen, balance improves Rick Attix has been practicing Tai Chi for over 25 years, taking instruction with masters and your ligaments in the arms, shoulder and sides loosen and extend. Your energy fromChina, Malaysia and the United States. Rick holds regular Tai Chi classes at his and vitality will improve and you will indeed become a ‘Swimming Dragon’. Kamalagarden residence. Classes are held three times a week; on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8am. A six-day retreat is held during the first week of every month. All levels are welcome to join. Step 8: To complete the exercise, slowly bring the Chi to the Tan Tien and gather For more information visit www.taichiphuket.com or email [email protected]. the Chi within. Mobile: 081-728 9980. August 22 - 28, 2009 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Thrills and spills with outdoor grills By Fraser Morton a little out of place propped down poolside at a modern villa. et’s get one thing straight: A big no-no for the high-end barbecues are not new market and a major eyesore. in Thailand, and I’m not What’s more, no-one wants Ltrying to sell you one. their Sunday poolside barbecue They’re not the latest and party ruined by letting guests leave greatest commodity to hit the Thai with clothes reeking of smoke. market and they can’t transform Another serious taboo for your life. the high-end barbecue owner. Enhance maybe, but not ‘No-no’, they would scoff. transform. Gas-fired BBQ’s where You don’t need the most the food is cooked over hot expensive ‘barbie’ on the market lava or ceramic rocks with built and owning one is not essential. in flametamer, is the more But what is a necessity palatable and ‘polite’ choice these days? for today’s poolside barbecue A bigger house, better car, party guests. a camera-phone that’s an MP3 Although traditionalists may disagree, a coal-filled smoking clay pot covered with a wire grate looks a little So if you follow the trends player or an MP3 player that’s a out of place propped-down poolside at a modern villa. Alternative options pictured above. and would-be trendsetters in the phone-camera? where purchasing the best and some scrap metal in my garden. sizes, some use hot coal, some barbecue realm it seems gas is Wants, wants, wants. cooking devices affordable But in my mind’s eye, I long use gas, some come with safety the choice of today. All wants, no needs. to us is now a necessity. to sizzle a plump sirloin steak on warnings, many without. At the start of this article I But let’s not get too down My own kitchen is modest, a gleaming metallic finished They can be bought for the told you I wouldn’t try and sell about our excessive consumer leaning on adequate, but lacking barbecue, dressed in buttons and change in your pocket or break the you a barbecue. indulgences, especially when a ‘desirable’ barbecue. settings I don’t know how to use. bank, but whatever your social I was true to my word. they’re food-related and intrin- I don’t need a bloody great I would explore and adore grade, pay bracket or BBQ But the people at the sically linked to our deepest big kitchen complete with island- such a cooking device and maybe specifications, there are endless Barbecue Store in Phuket will sell carnal instincts. counter, the latest easy-to-clean my self-glee would burn brighter choices to suit your BBQ ‘needs’. you the latest high-end barbecue, Food is a need, a primal chopping boards, or 35 piece as a result. Maybe. Trends point to high-end, and with 12 years’ experience in need, and the evolution of our knife set endorsed by some Here in Thailand, the family-size gas barbecues vying selling barbies in Thailand will culinary exploration into the celebrity chef. barbecue lurks on every street for places on the must-have probably convince you that you excessive state enjoyed by most But at the same time, I corner. lists of Phuket’s ‘money to need one. of the world today is a feat to wouldn’t say no. They’re in the humble homes burn’ crowd. For more information, check embrace and behold. My current BBQ is a of the poor and proudly sit along- Although charcoal trad- out The Barbecue Store’s Our embellishments and makeshift feat of ingenuity, side swimming pools of luxury itionalists may disagree, a website at www.bbqthai.com or demand for the finest foods leads discovered one Sunday afternoon villas owned by Phuket’s hi-so. charcoal-filled smoking clay pot visit their store on Srisoonthorn us into the ‘need’ stratosphere, while gazing at a pile of old bricks They come in all shapes and covered with a wire grate looks road, Cherntalay. T: 076-326 152. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURE August 22 - 28, 2009 Tracing multi-cultural roots

and did many things to fight the TeenTeen TalkTalk prejudices she encountered. She also fought to improve By Maria Giulietta life for other Thai women living in Italy. epresenting Thailand in Living abroad could not have the Miss Italia nel been easy for her. Mondo contest in Life in a small provincial Venice, Italy, was very Sicilian town would have been R difficult, but the sympathy, exciting and made me proud of my Thai and Italian roots. dedication and the persistence of But more importantly, it gave my mother eventually gave her me a chance to look more closely the upper hand. at my origins, and the lives of my When my brother and I Sicilian father and my Thai returned to Italy earlier this year, mother. we encountered sincere aff- Like most people who ection for my mother. emigrate, my parents were Ten other Thai ladies, who forced to face the unknown now live in the same town as my among people who spoke a mother once did, have found life different language and were part there to be a lot easier. of a different culture. They don’t have to suffer In my mother’s case, living the same suspicions and the risk in Sicily also meant she had to of their children becoming victims battle against some heavy of crime as my mother did in her prejudices. day. My mum might be a small As a tribute to my mother’s Thai woman, but she has amazing pioneering efforts, there is now a strength. road in our old home town of ABOVE: Maria and her mother pray at a ground breaking ceremony. BELOW: Maria, her mother and the first For eight years, she lived Leonforte in Sicily named Via secretary of the Italian Thai Embassy stand by the road named Via Siam in recognition of Maria’s mother. outside of her own country, but Siam she was always loyal to Thailand I was overwhelmed with pride when I stopped to look at succeed, sometimes even turning the sign on my last visit to against another Thai. Leonforte, and I feel that same This is not always because pride every time I look it up on they are evil, but more often Google Earth. because they lack knowledge. I am still very young, and Many believe there is untold there are many things I still don’t wealth outside Thailand; that understand, but I can sense some everything is good, and that all poorly concealed animosity farang men are rich. against my mother, even from her That is not always the case. own friends. The rich farang myth is Another aspect of life in indeed a fictional tale and more Thailand which disturbs me, is the apparent this year. number of parents who separate, However, the believers only leaving their children with only know the tourists who come to one parent instead of dealing with Thailand on holiday to have fun, problems at home. and spend whatever money they Instead of feeling guilty, have saved during the year. those people look for ways to The current international blame their behavior on others. financial crisis has left many This makes them act with Phuket is full of foreigners farangs with little or no money malice towards the partner who and I would ask them to be careful at all, which means less tourists kept the family together. what they get into when it comes are spending their hard-earned They become aggressive to relationships with locals. savings in Phuket. with anyone who tries to open Many girls dream of finding Many look for someone to their eyes or who tries to repair a farang to take care of them, blame. Sadly, they are venting their mistakes. and will do whatever it takes to their frustrations on friends. August 22 - 28, 2009 PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 11

to teach English evening courses EXPAT GALLERY at the Phuket Community Col- lege. During this time, he enrolled in Sukothai Thammathirat Uni- Eric Snyder versity to study Thai law but soon discovered that he would not be ric first arrived in Thailand on the beginning of a brand new life willing to represent individuals he E30 April, 1975, the same day for him, which he now says will felt might be guilty of crimes, the US evacuated its troops and last “forever”. thereby disqualifying himself for supporters from Saigon, marking “In those days, tourism was the practice of law in Thailand. the end of the Vietnam War. This virtually unheard of and beach- However, through his law stud- became an important milestone in front bungalows for rent didn’t ies he became fully fluent in Thai. his personal history. exist. Destiny quickly led me to After being registered in 1983 “Beginning in my mid-teens, meet a Muslim family in Kamala with the Ministry of Justice as a I grew increasingly against Ameri- who invited me to stay with them certified interpreter for the courts can political and military aspira- in their small, funky house by the – both English to Thai and Thai to tions in Southeast Asia. I was very beach, together with their three English – Eric set up his own busi- active in anti-war demonstrations primary-school daughters and one ness. Since then, Jairak Enterprise and used every means possible to orphaned high-school-aged cousin. has had him working out of his avoid being drafted by the army,” Refusing to accept any money for Phuket City home/office, dealing he says. rent or food, they only asked me mostly with contract matters, set- AZETTE A fresh, 1967 graduate of to pay tuition, etc, to support their ting up companies, and providing G the State University of New York cousin.... Amazing Thailand! legal business consultation to both HUKET with a BA in Economics, Eric “Since nobody spoke En- foreign and Thai clients. P THE headed to California to become glish, learning to speak the south- “Jairak in Thai means ‘to FOR a Buddhist monk for nine months. ern Thai dialect evolved naturally. look after and maintain with the

He then went ‘underground’ and While living with this family, I heart’, and best expresses the way HILD supported himself by playing bass spent many days and nights stay- I manage my business with staff C

guitar in San Francisco Bay area ing alone in a tree hut I built in and clients alike,” he says. ETER P bands by night and doing carpen- their banana and rubber planta- Eric, now 64 and with per- Y try and electrician jobs by day. tion high in the Kamala hills over- manent Thai residence, is finally B In 1974, after finally being looking Laem Son. I caught fish thinking of finding a suitable Thai declared “unsuitable for military down by the sea with a bamboo lawyer or law firm partner to ABOUT EXPAT GALLERY service”, Eric left the States for pole and grew a ‘kitchen garden’ gradually enable him to at least Hong Kong to manage an airline next to the hut. There were still ease into semi-retirement. he individuals profiled in the Gazette’s ‘Expat Gallery’ series ticketing company, where he be- lots of wild boar and bob cats in “I want to focus on doing Thave been chosen on the basis of their contributions to Phuket, came fluent in Cantonese and the hills back then. It was like charity work for the local commu- and, as foreigners, for having made those contributions in nity, sharing my knowledge, expe- successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the contributions played bass with Filipino bands in being on a long and wonderful have entailed significant investment, often at a time (mid-80s to five-star hotels. tropical Boy Scout camping trip.” rience and abilities with people of mid-90s) when the rules of business were, ahh, not entirely clear. Shortly after a year, and not Three years later, Eric moved all ages. I feel incredibly fortunate Some of our subjects are not business people at all, but have liking the pace and noise of Hong to manage a seaside bungalow re- to have had such a wonderful and added real value to Phuket as English teachers, journalists, artists, Kong, he left for a two-week holi- sort in Rawai. Being the only avail- rewarding life in Phuket – for engineers, fund raisers, etc. But all have one thing in common: if day in Phuket, never anticipating able native English speaker in more than 34 years now.” there were a Who’s Who in Phuket, they’d be in it. that those two weeks would mark Phuket, he was eventually invited – Bruce Stanley 12 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS August 22 - 28, 2009 FadFad flashbackflashback toto thethe 80s80s Disco beats, dance moves and day-glow styles of the 80s made a comeback on the island last weekend with two 80s revival events, a retro party at Laguna as part of the resortís Summer Family Festival and an 80s revival night at Taste Restaurant and Lounge at Surin Beach. Photos by Dan Miles.

Most managed to remember the moves for the Village People’s YMCA at Laguna.

Dudes Mark “Super” Lightfoot, owner of Sundown Cafe Surin, and Jay Walker were absolutely fabulous in their 80s-era getup at Taste Restaurant and Lounge.

91.5FM’s Russell D Russell infected Laguna with disco fever and got the party off to a spinning start.

The kids were also diggin’ it at Laguna with funky face painting. Groovy chicks Jeab, Tang, Kae, Nid, Nok and the ‘Wonder Boys’ at Taste. August 22 - 28, 2009 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE August 22 - 28, 2009 August 22 - 28, 2009 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 15

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

DJ Cash Money @ SOUND - September 2 COMPUTER CLINICS By winning the new music seminar DJ championship in New York, the DMC Ameri- can mixing championship in Los Angeles and the DMC world supremacy DJ cham- pionship in London throughout the late ‘80s, Philadelphia’s DJ Cash Money took the Free Computer Clinics. Join Woody Leonhard hip-hop world by storm. Formerly of the group PM Dawn, he’s made multiple ap- and other Windows victims at his Sunday morn- pearances on MTV, played in more than 100 cities worldwide and is currently on a ing Computer Clinics, which are co-sponsored by tour of Asia, stopping in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing, the Phuket Gazette. Cambodia, Phuket and Bangkok. Cash Money is a true hip-hop innovator and will Woody also writes computer books, including the be making his Phuket debut at Sound Phuket. From 10pm to 2am at Sound Phuket. “Windows For Dummies” series. For further information contact Dave (English) or Art (Thai). T: 076-366 163. The Computer Clinics are designed to help ev- E: [email protected]. W: www.soundphuket.com. erybody – even (especially!) complete computer novices – and they’re absolutely free. August 29. Banana Adventure Camps’ Family September 4 – 6. Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series - Remember, there’s no such thing as a dumb Fun Day Island Crown question - only easy answers. You are welcome to join us for the launch of Banana The Island Crown competition is the final round of the Come early to make sure you get a seat: several Adventure Camps at our ‘Family Fun Day’ at the Land three-part 2009 Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series (TSS). recent events have been standing room only. and House Park in Chalong. The day will include a BBQ, Under the rules of the International Surfing Association, For further information contact Woody. swimming pool competitions, sports activities for kids, fit- the TSS will become part of the Asian Surfing Champi- T: 076-290468. E: [email protected]. ness testing sessions as well as a buffet, music, bar, res- onship ranking system, offering a platform for Thai W: www.KhunWoody.com. surfers to compete with other Asian surfers in meets taurant, competitions and much more. All this is free for Driving instructions at www.Woody.info. kids under 16 and 100 baht for adults. We look forward around the region. The events expect to have partici- to seeing you there. Directions available at pants from 15 countries and will feature four divisions: August 23. FREE Computer Clinic – Chalong www.lhphuket.com/map.pdf. Please show this invitation short board, long board, groms (kids), and women. The From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. at the security gate. From 9am to 5pm at Land and House TSS is organized by the Phuket Boardriders Club and Park. For further information contact Banana Adventure sponsored by the Phuket government and local businesses. August 30. FREE Computer Clinic – Chalong Camps. T: 084-308 0827. E: [email protected]. From 7am to 6pm at Kata Beach. For further informa- From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. tion contact Phuket Boardriders Club. T: 081-956 5854. August 28. Chateau Los Boldos Wine Dinner at E: [email protected]. September 6. FREE Computer Clinic – Patong the Boathouse W: www.thaisurfseries.com. From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Patong. Exclusive wine dinner featuring wines from Chateau Los Boldos, a leading wine producer from Chile, located at September 24 – 26. Phuket International September 13. FREE Computer Clinic – Laguna the foot of the Andes in the Rapel Valley. One of the Hospitality Show From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Laguna. oldest vineyards in Chile, it is known for its world-class This is the first international exhibition featuring the best wines where traditional French wine-making techniques food and drink, hotel, bakery, restaurant and food service September 20. FREE Computer Clinic – Chalong are adapted to the valley’s porous and stony soil, result- equipment, supplies and services for the hospitality in- From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. ing in wines of rare quality. Mom Tri’s restaurants’ Maître- dustry for Phuket and the nearby provinces of Krabi, Cuisinier de France Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau has Phang Nga and Surat Thani. September 27. FREE Computer Clinic – Chalong created the menu for this five-course gourmet dinner The show combines a trade exhibition featuring suppliers From 10am to 12pm, at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. which will be posted shortly on our website. Wine recep- from all areas of hospitality, a demonstration forum – the tion from 6.30pm and dinner from 7.30pm. Price 1,400 Phuket Culinary Fair – and various industry- baht net per guest. From 6.30pm to 10pm at Mom Tri’s specific seminars during the three-day show. Boathouse. For further information contact Pinyo From 11am to 8pm at Royal Phuket Marina Thippimas. T: 076-330 015. E: [email protected]. International Exhibition and Conference W: www.momtriphuket.com. Center. For more information about the show contact Jennifer Drew. August 28. Ferragosto T: 080-146 2673. A duo of special Italian chef friends from a deluxe five- E: [email protected]. star hotel will be cooking two different risottos à la minute W: www.phukethospitalityshow.com. at Les Anges: - Braised ‘carnaroli’ risotto with white truffle and wild October 4. End of Buddhist Lent Day (Ork mushroom (vegetarian). Pansa) - Arborio risotto with white seafood, fresh tomato and On this day, the three-month rain retreat for basil pesto. Buddhist Lent (Khao Pansa) is over for the 1,500 baht net with free-flowing Italian house wine. From monks. 7pm onwards at Les Anges. Book now directly with Peter or with Les Anges restaurant. October 23. Chulalongkorn Day T: 081-968 0738, 076-360 803. Chulalongkorn Day commemorates the reign E: [email protected]. of Rama V, who is best remembered for W: www.lesangesphuket.com. abolishing slavery in Thailand. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY August 22 - 28, 2009 Malaysia offers more options minister Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad rethought Malaysia’s attitude toward foreign ownership of residential property. Foreigners could own Malaysian property on a freehold basis, providing the value of the property was more than 2.5 million baht (250,000 ringgit). This condition was attached MONEY for two reasons. Firstly, the Malaysian government did not want foreign TALKS buyers competing with poorer Malaysians, and secondly, they By Richard Watson didn’t want to attract cash- strapped foreigners. any people are In the early years, the attracted to Sou- regulations required that the theast Asia as a property purchase was approved retirement destin- by both the local state M government and the federal ation. Of all the countries in the region, Thailand is one of the most government. popular choices, but it doesn’t suit That has now changed and everyone. federal government approval is Many retirees believe no longer required. Thailand performs poorly when In a bid to prevent property Former Malaysian prime minister Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad led a rethink of Malaysia’s attitude toward it comes to visas and the issue of speculation, and no doubt to gain foreign ownership of residential property. AFP Photo/Jimin Lai property ownership. extra revenue, a capital gains tax than a formality. medical treatment or education. The first company to be Most are at a stage in their was levied which decreased over The requirements for a The remaining amount has authorized under this program was lives where they want to be time in terms of percentage. visa are more stringent than they to stay in the bank. the Penang-based Alter Domus. settled, and the one-year Thai That has all changed. are in Thailand, but once 2. A one-million-baht They, like many others, have their retirement visa is simply too short. There is no capital gains tax through the system, it offers (105,000 ringgit) bank deposit if own website, as does the Others want to own anymore, but foreigners must now additional benefits. the applicant has purchased Malaysian government. ‘landed’ property on a freehold hold a property for a minimum of All applicants must be able property in Malaysia worth at Once an application has basis, which is simply not possible three years. to demonstrate what is officially least 10 million baht (1 million been approved, there is no in Thailand. Foreigners can also own up known as ‘financial strength’. ringgit). requirement to actually live Malaysia has a totally to three properties, although it The Malaysian government 3. A monthly pension worth in Malaysia. different attitude toward retirees. has been hinted that they can requires applicants to show the at least 100,000 baht (1,000 The visa lasts for 10 years Years ago, they launched own more. equivalent of at least 3.5 million ringgit) from either a government and the application process takes the ‘Silver Hair Program’, which Malaysia was historically a baht (360,000 ringgit) in a foreign or major international company. two to three months. has become the ‘Malaysia My British colony and its legal system bank account. There is a category for All overseas funds sent to Second Home’ program – more is based on British law. This is viewed as a under-50s, but the requirements Malaysia are tax tree, as is the commonly referred to as MM2H. The MM2H program ‘borderline’ case; the more you are higher. A medical examination interest on any mandatory fixed In the aftermath of the offers a renewable 10-year can show, the better your chance is required for all applicants. deposit. Asian financial crisis of the late multiple entry visa, renewal of of success. People under 60 require During the first year after 1990s, then Malaysian prime which appears to be nothing more Other assets, including medical insurance, but insurance obtaining approval, successful property and shares, can support is not mandatory for over-60s. applicants are allowed to buy one a borderline case. However, all The fixed deposits and new vehicle, duty free. applicants must have cash deposits. income requirements are set Malaysia’s vehicle market is On the strength of this, in Malaysia’s own currency, essentially identical to Thailand’s. conditional approval can be given. the ringgit, and conversions Locally manufactured brands like The visa itself can only be have been made into baht. Toyota and Honda are taxed small issued once you are in Malaysia. Simply divide all figures by amounts by the government, while To obtain a visa, the 10 to reach the actual figure foreign makes such as BMW, applicant also needs a medical in ringgit. Volkswagen, Peugeot and Volvo report, medical insurance The Malaysian government are taxed heavily. (if applicable) and, if over doesn’t require applicants to The duty-free concession is 50 years old, one of the following send any money to Malaysia very attractive and Malaysian car three requirements: until the MM2H visa has been dealers are all very aware of the 1. A fixed deposit of 1.5 conditionally approved. MM2H program. million baht (156,000 ringgit) in a Applicants for the MM2H Worldwide, it is unusual to Malaysian bank for a period of program have to be made via an see two-tier pricing that favors one year, after which 500,000 authorized sponsor, and a growing foreign nationals. baht (52,000 ringgit) may be number of companies now offer The Malaysian government withdrawn for property purchase, this service. also understands that retirees often have skills which are useful to the economy. Members of the MM2H program are now allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week, but permission has to be granted in each case.

Richard G. Watson runs Global Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- based personal financial plan- ning service, and has more than 25 years’ experience in this field. For further information, call 076 381 997 or 0810 81 4611, email [email protected], or visit www.global-portfolios.com August 22 - 28, 2009 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE TAKE A BREAK August 22 - 28, 2009 Get your brain in gear with the

1. Which war movie company in the USA 14. What links Brazil, © 2009 WHATZIT? is a trademark of Paul Sellers. cast included James produced the first what? Uruguay, Mozambique Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate. Garner, Richard and Angola? Attenborough, Steve 8. What links the names McQueen and Charles Sartre, Nietzsche, 15. What is the American Bronson? Spinoza, Russell and equivalent of Irish Descartes? poteen? 2. If you suffer from epistaxis, what is 9. In 1643, Evangelista 16. Who was the last wrong? Torricelli invented the king of Troy, killed by first what? Achilles’s son Pyrrhus? 3. In which book would you find the manservant 10. Which Spanish 17. In 1911, Hiram Paspartout? painter held his first Bingham discovered exhibition aged 16? which lost city? 4. Which animal’s name translates as ‘water 11. Where did the muti- 18. Who won the horse’? neers of the ship the Superbowl in 1989? Bounty settle? 5. In Greek mythology, 19. Who wrote the who killed the Gorgon? 12. What is the longest books Billy Budd and river in Italy? Moby Dick? 6. Which two metals are alloyed to make pewter? 13. What does a 20. Which highwayman polyandric woman have rode the horse Black 7. In 1899 the Eastman more than one of? Bess? Answers below

Hidato: How to play and this week’s puzzle solution. WHATZIT? Monster solutions Puzzle 1. After all is said Quiz and done. Answers 2. Life begins at Solutions forty. 1. The Great Escape; 3. Majority rule. Wonderword Solution: Battleship 2. A nosebleed; 3. Solution to this week’s crossword: Around the World in 80 Days; 4. Hippo- potamus; 5. Perseus; 6. Tin and lead; 7. Handheld rolled film camera; 8. Philoso- phers; 9. Barometer; 10. Pablo Picasso. 11. Pitcairn Islands; 12. Po; 13. Husbands; 14. Former colonies of Portugal; 15. Moon- shine; 16. Priam; 17. Machu Picchu; 18. San Francisco 49ers; 19. Herman Melville; 20. Dick Turpin. August 22 - 28, 2009 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 19 The last Victorian explorer

until now and I’m glad I did; he beetles I watched laboring Quarter, Thesiger and his Rashid is a superb writer. across the sand. companions must survive on a Arabian Sands (Penguin “Only in the kindly darkness handful of flour and a pint of Classics, London, 1959, 347pp) could we borrow a few square water a day. is his masterwork about ‘the feet of desert and find homeliness They are always hungry happiest five years of my life’, within the radius of the firelight, and thirsty. from 1945 to 1950, when he while overhead the familiar The greatest challenge are Off the traveled by camel around the pattern of the stars screened the the steep 500-foot sand dunes that lower Arabian peninsula, awful mystery of space.” they must cautiously climb with crossing the notorious Empty In the southern Arabian their camels. SHELF Quarter twice. peninsular, the people he comes “We led the trembling, By James Eckardt The opening lines of his to admire the most are the hesitating animals upward along prologue are famous in the world Rashid, a Bedu tribe eeking out great sweeping ridges where the ecently there’s been a lot of travel literature: a perilous living on the edge of knife-edged crests crumbled of publicity about the “A cloud gathers, the rain the Empty Quarter. beneath our feet. Rdeaths of the last two falls, men live; the cloud “Bedu notice everything “Although it was killing British veterans of World War I. disperses with rain, and men and and forget nothing,” he notes. work, my companions were Six years ago came the animals die.” “Garrulous by nature, they always gentle and infinitely falconry hunts, medieval forts and death of the last of the great Of his first experience of reminisce endlessly, whiling away patient. The sun was scorching tiny ports that would in a half romantic ‘Victorian’ explorers, Sir the Sahara Desert, he writes: with chatter the long marching hot and I felt empty, sick and century grow into giant cities. Wilfred Thesiger. “For this was the real desert hours, and talking late into the dizzy. As I struggled up the slope, As Thesiger is writing He was born in 1910 and where differences of race and night round their camp fires. knee-deep in drifting sand, my in the late 1950s, he foresees grew up in Ethiopia where his color, of wealth and social Their life is at all times des- heart thumped wildly and my the coming of oil and the dis- father was British minister in standing, are almost meaningless; perately hard, and they are thirst grew worse. appearance of an ancient Addis Ababa. where coverings of pretense are merciless critics of those who fall “I found it difficult to way of life. After attending Eton and stripped away, and basic truths short in patience, good humor, swallow; even my ears felt But he has left us with an Oxford, he set out on a life of emerge. It was a place where generosity, loyalty, or courage. blocked, and yet I knew that it indelible description of how exploring the mountains and men live close together. “They make no allowance for would be many intolerable hours things were. deserts of Africa, Arabia and “Here, to be alone was to the stranger. Whoever lives with before I could drink.” “I shall always remember South Asia. feel at once the weight of fear, the Bedu must accept Bedu The crossing of this how often I was humbled by those I’ve read a biography for the nakedness of this land conventions and conform to Bedu mountain range of sand is the illiterate herdsmen who possessed about Thesiger and he pops up was more terrifying than the standards. Only those who have climax of the journey, and of the in so much greater measure than in the travel books of Eric darkest forest at dead of night. journeyed with them can appreciate book itself. I, generosity and courage, Newby and Gavin Young, but In the pitiless light of day we the strain of such a life.” There are more relaxed endurance, patience and light- I’d never read any of his books were as insignificant as the In crossing the Empty chapters about bandit raids and hearted gallantry.”

VIRGO (August 23-September SAGITTARIUS (November 23- The number three can be lucky romantic dreams and these could family member shouldn’t be 23): Your down to earth good December 21): Your focus should late next week. become reality. delayed for much longer. Sunday sense should help you avoid be on remaining cool this week. An is the most auspicious day to making mistakes this week. An unsettled astrological atmosphere PISCES (February 20-March GEMINI (May 22-June 21): explain that your money tree air sign is poised to try and prevails until the end of the month 20): Colleagues are forecast to be Geminis will be relieved when a cannot provide an endless harvest. convince you that a new business for Sagittarians and your short more supportive as August draws heart to heart discussion with A business trip before the end of venture is paved with gold. Some temper is likely to have a bad effect to a close and Pisceans can look Aquarius clears the air this the month will be successful, but careful investigation will reveal on those around you. Those in a forward to a more productive weekend. This relationship will getting sidetracked needs to be that there is nothing to be gained relationship with an earth sign will month in September. Next flourish when honesty prevails. It avoided. The number four is lucky from being involved with this find the understanding they need, Thursday is the most auspicious may be tempting to prolong your this weekend. person. Virgoans celebrating a but an air sign partner could show day for signing contracts and a summer holiday, but some work birthday during the week ahead their frustration. Wear a piece of property deal is forecast to lead matters should not be con- LEO (July 24-August 22): Those will find work that brings more light amethyst to encourage a to other opportunities. Your luck veniently forgotten for much born under the sign of Leo who satisfaction in the coming year. calmer outlook. in love is up and down this week longer. Balancing the books could have been nursing a broken heart – an air sign shows more interest, show you that someone owes have their attention suddenly LIBRA (September 24-October CAPRICORN (December 22- but pursuing Capricorn is a waste more than you thought. Wear the diverted this week. The stars 23): Your talents for turning January 20): An interesting end of your time. color cherry red to encourage a suggest that a new leisure time circumstances to your advantage to the month of August will see more romantic mood. pursuit could become a strong are put to good use during the last many Capricorns adjusting any ARIES (March 21-April 20): focus for your energy. If you’re week of August. Librans who plans they made for September. Actions speak louder than words CANCER (June 22-July 23): looking for love, a recent encounter can take the rough with the The stars suggest that a surprise in more than one area of your life Budget conscious Cancerians will with a water sign that you thought smooth should end the month on reunion with an old friend could this week. To avoid being accused be glad to discover a way to make was a flash in the pan can lead to an upbeat note. Those who are prompt changes in your working of making empty promises at their cash go further this week. more. Wear the color sunshine more sensitive are advised to life. This weekend is an aus- work, Arians will need to show However, talking to a spendthrift yellow to encourage optimism. ignore a negative atmosphere at picious time to reveal your they can come up with the goods. work midweek when a stressed romantic feelings towards an air Affairs of the heart also require out Sagittarian colleague would sign. Tuesday is your luckiest day some extra input when someone like you to share their worries. for discussions relating to complains of neglect. Where Wear the color hibiscus red to finance, but don’t accept the first finances are concerned, the stars encourage strong energy. offer too quickly. predict that you will end the month better off than anticipated. SCORPIO (October 24-Nove- AQUARIUS (January 21- mber 22): Those born under the February 19): Romance TAURUS (April 21-May 21): sign of Scorpio who are still continues to occupy much of Family and friends could have experiencing problems at work your attention during the last trouble understanding your point may need to take dramatic action week of August. Your partner’s of view this week. Many of those this week. The stars suggest that idea for an intimate getaway born under the sign of Taurus will agreements can be reached by the comes as a welcome break from be affected by a confused mood end of August, but you could have a business project that is slow and this is a good opportunity to to settle for less than originally to get off the ground. Those spend more time alone in quiet hoped for. Romance sparkles this born under the sign of Aquarius contemplation. As September weekend when a reunion with who have still not found the love begins, you should know what it another water sign is indicated. The of their life can expect to meet is you really want. A meeting with number eight can bring good luck a special Sagittarian. Libra gives you reason for 20 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS August 22 - 28, 2009

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Confusion is costly Recent confusion over the hosting of the upcoming 15th Asean Summit is a clear indication of the need for better public relations and decision-making by the government, which currently holds the revolving Asean chair. The 14th Asean Summit was successfully held in Hua Hin ear- lier this year, having been moved there out of fear that United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship protesters would disrupt the event if it were held in the capital, as originally planned. While that summit went off without a hitch, the Foreign Ministry’s poorly conceived decision to hold the 15th Asean summit in Pattaya over the Songkran holiday backfired in spec- tacular fashion, with images of the resulting chaos being beamed all over the globe. It was the last thing the Thai tourism industry needed when it was still recovering from the crippling effects of the illegal takeover of both Bangkok airports by the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) in November 2008, just as the last high season for tourism was getting into full swing. The next blunder came when the government prematurely announced that the rescheduled summit would be hosted by Phuket in June, only to find out that some member states and their dialogue partners were unavailable – or perhaps unwilling – to attend. Letters Then, with the summit date firmly fixed for two days in late October, different members of the government began issuing contra- The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. dictory statements about where the proceedings would be held on an ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms almost daily basis. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address PM Abhisit Vejjajiva finally stepped in to put an end to the con- or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. fusion by saying a decision would be announced on Monday. The delay, however, gives the Foreign Ministry just two months Evidence wanted thank you, and you’ll more than debts of a number of members to organize the event, which starts at a time when bookings in both likely be okay. of the local sea gypsy community resorts will be on the rise. In your last editorial you If people aren’t prepared to [Gazette online, August 18]. It should be remembered that the Pattaya fiasco could have said that “new roads in remote do that, perhaps they should buy These poor folk have been avoided if the ministry had moved faster in booking the neces- areas inevitably serve as Trojan their own island and live alone. suffered more than most during sary number of rooms in Phuket, where it originally intended to hold horses for encroachers, as the markg this low season and to hear what the summit in April. road to the Big Buddha in Gazette/Thai Visa they were threatened with was It will be a real shame if Phuket does not get the summit, be- Karon demonstrates”. Phuket Forum truly harrowing. cause both Laguna Phuket and the Hilton Arcadia Phuket Resort & Why don’t you publish It disgusts me that so many Spa are perfectly capable hosts. evidence of this claim in order to The stats don’t add up people are eager to take The excuse that Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival would somehow give your comment legitimacy? When I read the statistics advantage of the plight of others, compromise security for the summit makes little sense given the I would love to know the listing the criminal offenses that just to make a quick buck. distance of both resorts from Phuket Town. facts and it would make occurred during the month of July, What’s even more More importantly, with so much international media expected fascinating reading. I was surprised [Gazette online, sickening is that these same to cover the summit, Phuket would lose an unprecedented opportu- Tom Jones August 13]. people are willing to torture nity to showcase its most most unique cultural tradition to the world – Phuket The piece that was posted people when they are unable to and that would be a great boost for tourism. Phuket is safe reported the following: repay the loans and the crippling – The Editor “There were 48 reported interest rates. There’s been a lot of cases of theft or vandalism Thank goodness for the debate of late about whether or (-18.6 percent year-on-year), ‘Poor’s Right to Develop Phuket not Phuket is a safe place to live with 38 arrests. Network’ and their generosity. In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL or visit. “Of these, there were eight Sally Helliwell There is crime on the island, reports of motorbike theft (+166.7 Rawai of course there is, but Phuket’s percent year-on-year), with Editor: Parichat Utintu pretty safe in my opinion and arrests in all cases, and six snatch- Slim survival chance Managing Editors: there is very little to fear. and-run cases, with five arrests.” I’m struggling to understand Nick Davies There are plenty of people On July 2, my wife’s brand the road safety laws in Phuket and Phil Teese who live here and constantly moan new Fino was stolen in front of her in Thailand. Editorial Team: Khunakorn Terdkiatkhachorn about how dangerous it is, but if son’s apartment in Phuket Town I arrived in Phuket three Passara Kaewbumroong, Thanasorn Chookate you really think it’s too violent, and we reported it to the police. months ago from America to take Tipwarintron Tannakarachod, Atchaa Kamlo, move away. I was happy to learn that a TEFL course and hopefully stay Kitima Pornmongkhonwat, Daniel Ogunshakin, The majority of the crimes arrests were made in all cases, for a year, but I’m worried I will Daniel Waites, Marc Mulloy, Stephen Fein, Fraser Morton that are reported by our news so we went to the police station become another statistic on outlets are committed by Thais in Phuket Town to see if they had Phuket’s roads. Managing Director: Oranee Hildebrand and affect other Thais. got our motorbike back. The speed and blatant lack General Managers: Natthira Susangrat - Advertising Foreigners, in my opinion, As it turned out they hadn’t, of respect for other road users Nilada Thanakul - TV & Events have nothing more to worry so it begs the question, who is shown by many on Phuket’s roads Production Manager: Suchart Changate about in Phuket than in any turning the facts around and is a disgrace. Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd other place. misleading the people? It seems every week there Phuket is the smallest city Manu Alders is a report in your newspaper of Contact us I’ve ever lived in and, statistically, Phuket a motorcyclist killed and I’m I’ve lived in far more violent worried I’ll be next. Advertising Sales: [email protected] cities, but I’ve never seen a Community spirit Why doesn’t anyone do Classified Advertising: [email protected] shooting or stabbing and neither Given all the scams, rip offs something about the problem? 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Copyright © 1994-2009 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. August 22 - 28, 2009 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 21 Another month and no new solutions he first countries using Institution. Calm. Peace. Unity”. mass propaganda tech- The ‘institution’ was not niques were the totali- specified, but the billboard carried Ttarian regimes of the a collage of the Royal Family. 20th century. Along the base were the They wanted to create new names of the Interior Ministry and men and women with new the local government of that area. thinking – and they believed one Although the ministry way to achieve this was by orchestrated the campaign, it bombarding people with ‘requested’ that each local messages in public space. administration throughout the Often this thought-changing country pay for these signs. objective was muddled up with Although the heading of the another aim: to unite people billboards is phrased in the behind the imperative, leadership. there is no Often indication this was what people done by are supposed Bangkok supporters of the recently launched ‘I Love Thailand’ campaign. playing on to do in order However, since the prime The page then proposes I Love Thailand as his or her people’s to comply minister fronted the launch on the solution: social networking portal. fears of with its call. July 3, it seems clear this is an “The way we can help Though the owners enemies, This official government effort. But ourselves is by adopting the sometimes duck and hide, it is real or imagined, without or campaign seemed limited to these the secretiveness is telling. correct and certain thinking of clear all these campaigns are paid within. Campaigns raged against billboards, so the mystery remains The website, www.ilovet- upholding the national interest for with public money. external imperialists, and internal – and certainly some anxiety. hailand.org, is modeled on a social and reducing our personal In different ways, they sow counter-revolutionaries. In June the ‘moso’ networking site. interests and conflicts over anxiety. Each month citizens are Sowing anxiety is a campaign surfaced, with blanket There are blogs and forums pointless things.” called to another task. powerful propaganda technique. coverage on TV and the Skytrain and places to post photos For those of you still anxious Protect the institution. Join Other countries took up the in Bangkok. and videos. about how to answer the bus and the moderation society. Show your same techniques during wartime Young people were The campaign slogan show your love for the country, love for the country. – for similar reasons. informed by the posters that they is: Unite the power of 63 million the site has some pointers. Each time, it is not so clear They wanted to unite people loved ‘moso’, though it took some hearts to build confidence If you click on forums you how citizens should comply. against the enemy, mobilizing effort to find out what ‘moso’ was in Thailand. surprisingly come to a page Both the moso and I people’s efforts for the cause. – and why they should love it. At the launch, the prime selling ‘I Love Thailand’ T-shirts Love Thailand campaigns are Again the emotion that was More anxiety. minister seemed to say the aim in large quantities. explicitly designed to counter the key to the technique was anxiety. A helpful website revealed of the campaign was to build Another page has some social and political divisions of You are in danger. that this campaign was created external confidence, but the lovely shots for computer-screen recent years. Do something. by the Army’s Internal Security contents of the site are more wallpaper with the ‘I Love For one, the answer is to act As the media has become Operations Command, or Isoc. about internal unity. Thailand’ slogan in the corner. moderately. For the other, the more sophisticated and intrusive, so The site also told the The page explaining the Judging from the posted answer is to unite. has the usage of such campaigns bewildered that ‘moso’ meant rationale of the campaign starts videos, if you hang around Neither campaign acknow- become more common. ‘moderation society’ and that out by lamenting the divisions of a Bangkok shopping mall long ledges that there might be But people have become basically it would solve most of recent years, employing one of enough someone will thrust some real causes underlying more sophisticated too. They Thailand’s problems, including the the long-lasting images of a cardboard speech-bubble those divisions. know the techniques. They filter economic crisis. nationalistic discourse, the simile reading ‘I Love Thailand’ in your Neither campaign suggests out the messages they don’t In July, buses appeared of a human body. hands and ask you to say a any solutions to such causes. need. Nowadays, few countries around Bangkok with the anxiety- “If we compare our few words. Neither acknowledges that attempt such mass propaganda enhancing question: ‘What can Thailand to a human body then The main campaign invites people may have plunged into techniques in the old style. you do to show your love for your that person is mentally and you to enter a photo contest. political activism because they Recently in Thailand, a new country?’ physically battered and bruised. Other pages urge you to send in thought it was their civic duty and campaign seems to have appeared Unlike the other two When the legs, arms and various ideas of what the campaign because they had the country’s on an almost monthly basis. campaigns, the author of this organs of the body do not work should be doing. interest at heart. In April and May, bill- campaign is more secretive. in concert, but each in a selfish It is still early days for Both want to sweep real boards began dotting highways Neither the buses nor the related manner, then there is no unity and the campaign and for the site, but problems under the carpet where across the country with the website reveal where the our country is unable to move it’s hard to see a compel- they will fester and ferment. message, “Protect the campaign originated. ahead with security.” ling reason for anyone to adopt Is this a wise strategy?

Issues Can my Thai wife’s teenage Can I get a work permit and & daughter sell her own land? establish my own business? ANSWERS I live in Norway with my Thai wife and her daughter, the latter I am a new resident here in Phuket, having moved here because of whom owns four rai in central Bangkok. my wife was offered a job on the island. We are considering trying to sell the land, and it is our understanding As a builder, I would like to find out how I can obtain my own that she must be 15 years old to do so, which she now is. work permit and whether I can set up my own small business in Thailand. Does she also need a Thai ID card and does she have to go to Andrew G Watson Thailand to get one, or can she acquire a Thai ID card from the Thai Phuket Embassy in Norway? An officer of the Department of Employment, Phuket, replies: Submit your queries or Thorbjorn H Olsen suggestions to us and we’ll Olso, Norway If you are opening a limited company, you must be able to show ask the appropriate people that it has two million baht capital behind it and you must have a Non- to respond to them. An officer at the Phuket Provincial Land Office replies: immigrant B visa or Non-immigrant O if you are married to a Thai citizen. Write to: Your wife’s daughter cannot sell her land while she is only 15 as You also require the following documents: your passport, education the law states she must be 20 years old to be able to sell it on her own. certificates, passport photos, tax documentation, insurance and social For now, her mother and biological father are the only people security documentation and a business license, among other things. who may sell the land on her behalf, if she wishes to do so. For the complete list, please contact us at the address below. 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F: 076-219660-1 # 16. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORT August 22 - 28, 2009 Phuket wins first point at home huket FC’s giant Camer- With their tails up, the home oonian striker Peka side sensed Krabi were there for came the closest to the taking and went close again Pbreaking the deadlock at when the outstanding Sidibe Surakul Stadium as Phuket FC Daouda skipped around the entire registered their first ever point Krabi defense only to be denied by at home following a keenly con- a desperate last ditch challenge. tested 0-0 draw with Krabi on Despite all their possession, Saturday night. the Sea Dragons’ defensive Recalled to the starting line frailties were still apparent and it up, Peka smashed a volley against was Krabi who had the best the crossbar midway through the chance to open the scoring when first half. their striker was given time and Phuket FC captain Anurak space in the penalty area, but Petluan went close with a couple failed to beat Suthep, who was of free kicks from long range, fortunate to see the rebound while Phuket keeper Suthep Sae- blasted straight at him. Ung made some good stops to Phuket were enjoying the deny the visitors. lion’s share of the possession as Despite having lost their Anurak and play maker Japan previous six home matches, the Sea Sae-Ung were dictating the Dragons went into the match full tempo in the middle of the park. of confidence on the back of an Japan stung the Krabi After securing their first ever point at Surakul Stadium, together with the 2-1 win at Nakhon Sri Thammarat, outstanding away victory at fourth- keeper’s palms with an Phuket FC go into their final match of the season against Satun on a two-match unbeaten run. placed Nakhon Sri Thammarat the ambitious effort, while Anurak action once again early in the final minutes, the attending Phuket the box, but was comfortably dealt previous weekend. saw a 30-yard free kick fly second half, tipping a dipping FC fans started to believe their with by the home side, allowing the The home side made the narrowly past the post right on free-kick over the crossbar. At side could claim a first ever point Sea Dragons to close out the game brighter start against their local the stroke of half time. the other end, Krabi’s Pisarn Kay- at home. However, their nerves to claim a historic first point at rivals, enjoying some good After the restart, the fans ankit kicked a dangerous ball were tested one final time, when Surakul. possession, and were unlucky not inside Surakul Stadium witnessed across the six-yard box, which Krabi were awarded a debatable Phuket FC’s final match of to take the lead when Peka hit a a much more even contest as somehow managed to evade free-kick deep into stoppage time. the season is away at second- volley on the turn only to see it strike both teams shared possession. everyone. As everyone held their placed Satun on August 22. Kick the crossbar and rebound to safety. Suthep was called into As the game headed into the breath, the ball was floated into off TBC. -James Goyder Dominant Haigh secures world crown dominant display from to participate in the annual In rounds three and four, Phuket-based Muay Thai event held at Sanam Luang Haigh repeatedly sent Ughi to the Afighter Claire Haigh saw Park, in front of the Grand canvass with a series of well her claim her first world title at Palace in Bangkok executed sweeps. the Queen’s Cup event in The most interesting match With Haigh in complete Bangkok last week. up saw Claire Haigh, one of three control and her opponent looking One of a large contingent of fighters representing Tiger Muay increasingly reluctant to fight, the fighters from Phuket, Haigh, from Thai in Chalong, square up referee called a stop to the contest Luxembourg, controlled the fight against former training partner in round four to prevent her from from start to finish before the Chantal Ughi for the WPMF taking any further punishment. referee was forced to end the under-63kg world title. Haigh was delighted to have contest, which was broadcast to Ughi had previously held won her first world title. a nationwide audience. world titles at a heavier weight “Hopefully having the title Elsewhere, there were wins prior to her acrimonious will open doors for me and help for Cara Nodwell and Theresa departure from Tiger Muay Thai, me get some more fights at big Wintermyr, who secured victories but it was Haigh who dominated events,” she said. on points, while Jonny Betts, the fight from the moment the “I was a bit nervous before Cyrus Washington and Nico first bell sounded. the fight because I’d told quite a Haigh goes after Ughi’s body in their world title bout in Bangkok. Meier all suffered defeats by way With Haigh relentlessly few of my work colleagues and complete fool of myself in my arrived at Sanam Luang that I of knock out (KO). working the body, the Italian was students up at Rajabhat first appearance on Thai national would be fighting Dalia, but we Some of the best farang unable to use her reach advantage University about it. TV, but once the fight started I are both a similar weight and were fighters on Phuket were invited and offered little by way of offense. “I didn’t want to make a was fine,” she said. both scheduled to fight on the In other contests, there same day so I knew it was a were two all-Phuket clashes on possibility,” Wintermyr said after the card. her points victory over Hosny. Cara Nodwell, represe- “I wasn’t nervous about nting Sinbi Muay Thai in Nai fighting in front of such a large Harn, was up against Thai fighter crowd. Namwan from Rawai Muay I lost a contact lens in the Thai, while Teresa Wintermyr first round so I couldn’t see representing J. Prapa in Kata anything outside of the ring took on Dalia Hosny, also of anyway,” she said. Rawai Muay Thai. The other two fighters Nodwell, who hails from representing Tiger Muay Thai England, secured a decision were less fortunate. victory over her Thai opponent. Englishman Jonny Betts, “It was harder than I who has lived in Phuket for the thought it would be, but I knew past two years, and Cyrus I would be fighting Namwan so Washington from the United I knew what to expect,” she said States, both suffered KOs to after the fight. opponents from Brazil and By contrast, firm friends Sweden respectively. ction from the beach football tournament in Karon which Dalia and Teresa, from Egypt German teenager Nico concluded last Wednesday. The winning teams were the and Sweden respectively, only Meier, fighting for Sinbi Muay ABoat Team Bar, who defeated the Kata Team to claim 20,000 discovered they would be facing Thai, also lost to a Brazilian baht and win the main tournament, and Karon Utd who defeated each other on the night. opponent by way of KO. Koktanod / Kata Noi B to claim 7,000 baht in the ‘B’ section. “I only found out when I -James Goyder August 22 - 28, 2009 SPORT PHUKET GAZETTE 23 Flying Flynn tops the podium again leven-year-old surf sensation Annissa Flynn stole the show on the final day of the King of the Jungle 2009 Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series event by claiming both the women’s Eopen and groms (kids) divisions on a great day of competition at Kamala Beach. Kata-based Flynn, who learned how to surf just two years ago, successfully defended the groms title she claimed at the Monsoon Riders event in Kalim Bay, before stylishly defeating all-comers in the women’s final. In the other divisions, Australian Michael Anthony narrowly pipped Nopphasit Buanchai and defending champion Ekkarat Sriden in the prestigious short board final, while Preecha Takira recorded the day’s highest overall two-wave score with his long board. A sunny day greeted competitors and spectators alike at Kamala Beach as the remaining surfers contested their respective finals. The wind that has buffeted the island in recent weeks had dropped off, reducing the size of the swell, but still gave the surfers some good waves to chase. After winning the groms division last time out and having traveled to Bali to compete on the invitation of Quiksilver, Flynn was the overwhelming favorite going into Sunday’s final and she made a tremendous start, posting a 5.5 with her first wave. Despite her impressive start, the competition remained wide open, with Oliver Penmit who lost to Flynn at Kalim pushing her all the way once again. Kata-based Flynn successfully defended the groms title she claimed at the Monsoon Riders event in Kalim Bay, In the end, young Flynn’s class shone through as she held before stylishly defeating all-comers in the women’s final. Photo by Tim Hain off the challenge of the others to secure back-to-back victories. Not satisfied with beating her peers, Flynn took advantage of the absence of defending champion Bree Evans of Australia to Iszatt goal wins Masters Cup take the women’s division in style, rubber stamping her dominance by posting a five with her final wave to win 2.75 points ahead of ave Iszatt netted the win- Thailand’s Karavee Duongpoka. ning goal for Rassada After back-to-back wins, Annissa felt she was a tad fortunate DMunicipality as they to win the groms, but was pleased with victory in the women’s. overcame a spirited Kan Eng 2 “I didn’t really expect to win the juniors again, because Oliver side to lift the Masters Cup at is such a good surfer. He just didn’t get any good waves. I’m happy Surakul Stadium last Wednesday. about winning the women’s. Last time I got second,” she said. Rassada were leading 1-0 Preecha Takira dominated the long board division, registering through Chana Sirakandal when the only two scores of six or more on the final day of competition on 51-year-old Iszatt, the only non- his way to a total score of 12.25 ahead of Jamie Smith in second. Thai in the competition, ghosted The blue ribband short board final was the last event of the in at the near post to flick the ball day and the highly anticipated division certainly didn’t disappoint past the keeper. as all three podium finishers were separated by just 0.75 points. A goalkeeping error by the Australian Michael Anthony got off to a flying start, Rassada keeper gave Kan Eng 2 registering a 4.25 and a 5.25 with two of his first three waves. hope of comeback, but the Unable to better his early scores, the Australian was Rassada defense held firm to relentlessly hunted by Nopphasit and Ekkarat of Kata and Kamala secure the trophy and 30,000 baht Action from the 2009 Masters Cup. respectively, but neither man could find the right waves that would in prize money. take them past Anthony who held on to take the title. The Masters Cup is contested voice and were rewarded with a pressed for an equalizer, subje- The short board final drew another successful event to a by all the municipalities in Phuket. second goal when Iszatt crept in cting the Rassada back line to conclusion and the 2009 Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series will move Players must be over 40 at the near post to flick a free kick some late pressure. to Kata Beach for its third and final installment in September. and each team must have a beyond the Kan Eng 2 keeper. Unfortunately for Kan Eng -Daniel Ogunshakin minimum of 11 players aged With the two-goal cushion, 2, it proved too little, too late as between 45 and 50 and 50 plus. Rassada appeared on course for Rassada held on for the victory With 30,000 baht at stake, the a comfortable victory until their to claim the Masters’ Cup and the match was likely to be competitive otherwise excellent keeper gifted 30,000 baht prize money. and it was Rassada who made the the opposition a way back into the Match winner Dave Iszatt brighter start. match by fumbling an innocuous was relieved that the goalkeeping The pre-match favorites looking shot over the line. error had not cost his side. were unfortunate not to take the The keeper pleaded with “Our keeper is normally lead when a free kick from 25 officials not to award the goal, as excellent so it was out of yards out was tipped onto the he believed the ball had not character for him to make a crossbar by the Kan Eng 2 keeper. crossed the line. mistake like that and I’m sure he After their early scare, Kan His protests were to no avail was relieved when the final Eng 2 started to enjoy some and Kan Eng 2 were given a lifeline. whistle went,” he said. possession, without ever really With their spirits raised, they -James Goyder threatening their opponents’ goal. A short while later, Rassada went ahead when the ball found its way to the unmarked Chana Sirakandal, who tapped home the simplest of finishes, following some good work on the right. Bizarrely, the referee, persistently sent Rassada players to change their socks, meaning Iszatt’s side played much of the first half with only 10 men. Kan Eng 2 were unable to capitalize on their man advantage and so the score remained 1-0 going into half time. The Rassada supporters, orchestrated by Rassada Mayor Surathin Lianudom, were in fine 24 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY August 22 - 28, 2009 Heavy discounting to continue destinations, Bali, saw occupancy tinue to impact the travel indus- performance surpass that of try, including the H1N1 virus, po- Phuket on the back of visitor re- litical instability, the unresolved direction, which has been widely Thaksin situation, a continued attributed to the high-profile Thai global economic downturn, vola- political events of late 2008 and tile oil prices, a regional hotel over- early 2009. Both Vietnam and supply, currency machinations, Malaysia were beneficiaries of and after the recent Jakarta ho- Thailand’s woes as well. tel bombings, terrorism . Just turn- The important MICE (meet- ing on your TV and seeing those PROPERTY ings, incentives, conventions and words ‘breaking news’ makes exhibitions) market has evapo- everyone’s heart skip a beat. rated during the sustained eco- On the island’s hotel devel- WATCH nomic crisis and Phuket has now opment pipeline side, a substan- reverted to a seasonal trading tial number of projects have now Bill Barnett is Managing Director of trend. Currency dep-reciation in been delayed or are on hold, de- C9 Hotelworks (c9hotelworks.com), a Phuket- countries such as Korea and Aus- spite a relatively small amount of based hotel and property consult- tralia has meant travel to these leveraging. This situation may be ing firm. His BLOG markets has been on the rise, self-correcting as financial mar- (thephuketinsider.com) is The while the appreciation of the Thai kets become more accessible if Source for all Hotel and Real Estate News in Greater Phuket. baht against major currencies has the materialization factor of the restrained demand. pipeline remains largely intact, his week we’ll wrap up New hotels entering the sup- which is expected. the hotel benchmark for ply stream at all tiers during the Clearly a shift has occurred. the first half of 2009, a year are having an impact on sup- Thai investors have now moved period which saw hotels ply and demand fundamentals. to the sidelines; joining interna- T For hotel managers, forecasting tional institutions’ concerns over heavily discounting in order to in- crease occupancy, resulting in business trends has become political risk and government in- IN THE PIPELINE: The map shows the hotels in Phuket that are volatility of average room rates. markedly challenging. With me- stability. Debt and equity continue currently being developed. Having spoken to hotel op- dia and external events influenc- to remain at low volumes. For erators on the island, there con- ing travel, there is now a shorter now, a ‘status quo’ approach to Some hotel developments strong underlying fundamentals. tinues to be an emphasis on rate lead time in bookings together project pos-itioning has become are now tapping into the offer of At the beginning of 2009, strategy, hence the trend is with a rise in internet reservations common, with many developers 100 percent foreign ownership there were 37,884 hotel rooms in expected to continue. made closer to arrival dates. going into a holding pattern like a under BOI (Board of Investment) Phuket’s registered tourism es- One of the key competitive Several risk metrics con- plane in poor weather. incentives, such as Jumeirah Pri- tablishments. The new inven-tory vate Island and the Taj Exotica will increase exiting supply by 17 projects. Over the bridge in Phang percent and represent 6,455 Nga, the growth in the number rooms, comprising 6,231 in the of new hotel projects appears to pipeline and 224 in operation, fol- be severely limited due to specific lowing the opening of Cape Si- government restrictions constr- enna and Outrigger Serenity in the aining hotels to 79 keys. first half of 2009. The once-popular residen- This year is set to see the tial pre-sales strategy employed largest surge in supply with 1,904 as a funding tool for hotel com- new rooms scheduled to open in ponents of mixed-use projects the second half of the year. now risks becoming an obsolete Roughly 48 percent of projects operating model for developers over the past six months have given the sustained property mar- incurred delays. ket decline. This wraps up year-to-date Going forward towards performance for the first part of 2010, there will be greater pres- the year and more importantly sure on transactions of existing sets the tone for how the greater or partially developed projects world is now affecting the Phuket versus greenfield opportunities. tourism market. We are keeping Ins-titutional buyers are being our fingers crossed after the suc- replaced by Asia-based family cessful Asean Foreign Ministers conglomerates, private equity and Meeting and hope that current high-net-worth individuals. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva With the current pipeline can give the country its much- slowdown, mid-term equilibrium needed stability. is set to enter into the supply and In the meantime, tourism in demand dynamic. Phuket will continue to be af- As a result the absorption fected by a number of external of new products into the market factors, and for hotels it’s set to in the longer term will represent be a roller coaster ride. August 22 - 28, 2009 PROPERTY LEGAL PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Protecting your own interestsMai Khao hen buying a villa as agreement issued by the land a foreigner in Thai- department as relevant doc- land, it is common to umentation to determine who Wenter into agree- legally owns a building. ments that promise you owner- This practice contains ship rights to the building and certain risks for property lease rights to the underlying land. investors as it requires changing This structure results from the name on the construction the fact that Thai law, apart from permit to the buyer’s name in the a few exceptions, prohibits land event of a property purchase or, acquisition by foreigners. it requires the transfer of the The Thai Civil and property into the buyer’s name, Commercial Code (CCC), which is often disregarded. particularly Section 146, states An interesting alternative that ownership rights to a that protects ownership rights to building can be held separately a building is the registration of the from the land on which the ‘right of superficies’ described property is built. under Section 1410 of the CCC. These can be held by a The right of superficies may person who exercises ‘a right be granted by a landowner in over another person’s land’, favor of another person by giving whereby that right can be a him the right to own – upon or lease right. under the land – buildings, In this context, it is structures or plantations. important for property buyers to This right may be granted know how the ownership rights for a period of time (maximum to a building can be proven, 30 years) or for the lifetime of Register your property with the ‘right of superficies’ to protect your investment, which remains intact, even particularly if the owner intends either the owner of the land or of if your home is destroyed by a force majeure. to sell the property at a later date. the person granted the right, and Unfortunately, the land is to be registered on the land title be mentioned are that it is restrictions on foreign nationals departments do not issue title deed of the land in question. transferable (sellable) and holding the right. This article was written by deeds for buildings as they do The fact that this right is transmissible by way of inheritance, To summarize, registration Phuket based law firm International Law Office for land. recorded on the title deed also as Section 1411 CCC states. of a right of superficies is a good Patong Beach Co, Ltd. Therefore, a government offers the advantage that Furthermore, the right of way to further protect your For enquiries,contact Michael policy has been established which ownership rights can easily be superficies will not be investment, particularly in Greth, consulant. considers other documentation verified at a later date. extinguished by destruction of the securing ownership rights to any T: 66-(0)76-222 191-5. such as a construction permit or Further advantages of the building, even if caused by force structure erected on your leased E: [email protected]. official sale and purchase right of superficies which should majeure, and there are no land – including your villa. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY August 22 - 28, 2009 A welcome sight for my old eyes

experience three times and it ation became law, I walked Primaries, the high voltage lines, THE was always miraculous. Dibuk and Phang Nga Roads, and are on top. GRAY AREA Twenty five years later, an although the great architecture Secondaries, the lines that extension wire hanging from tree was saved, it was degraded by feed homes in residential areas, branches serviced my home at the maze of black cables are in the center of the pole. TV the back of Kathu. preventing a clear view. and telephone cables on the When our village grew to 30 I wondered then if the bottom make for easy access and homes, we got real electric poles, cables in Old Town would be reduce, if not eliminate, the risk but the wiring was the same, buried before I was. of electrocution when they are extension cords or concrete poles For years I’ve taken worked on. with wires hung in the air. journalists and photographers into While aerial cables ride the Whenever a large tree blew Old Town, always apologizing for breeze, underground is all about over in a storm or someone drove the black spaghetti breaking up temperature and moisture. into an electricity pole on Chao world class photo ops, and Underground still requires Fa West Road, our village would limiting Phuket’s international transformers to maintain voltage, be blacked out for days. promotional value. so the ‘trenching’ requires vaults Modern aerial wiring is I’m still alive and it’s been and pad-mounted transformers amazingly reliable, but when global announced that Old Town will go every few hundred feet, plus warming knocks another Nargis underground. There is a future. ‘hand holes’ to service the a few kilometers east, Phuket will How long before it actually secondary drops to the homes. By John ‘Caveman’ Gray learn how fragile aerial wiring is. happens is almost irrelevant. As underground cables An added downside is that Don’t hold your breath, it’s a don’t flap in the breeze, Jerry n 1971, I was hitch-hiking aerial wiring is very unsightly. government project. says temperature is a problem. south of Mazatlan in Mexico. When I called Dr Cham-niern Phuket City Mayor Somjai GOING UNDERGROUND: Workers “Ambient heating in an lay underground electricity cables Suwannasuppana is a big fan of I gave up a ride to Mexico City Vorratnchaiphan of the Thailand along Talang Road in Old Phuket enclosed duct requires increasing to follow an extension wire 40 Environmental Institute in 1991, and ‘underground’ and she has Town. the size of the wiring. Conductors I spawned awareness of this vile kilometers to a coastal village about told him Phuket’s classic Sino- (wires) have an increased to receive the gift of electricity – Portuguese archit-ecture was visual aerial pollution. All development has an diameter to overcome the heat and the best Christmas present I under threat of ‘Urban Renewal’, Putting power lines environmental impact. It’s an that isn’t dissipated into the air.” have ever received. far-sighted Governor Viwat agreed underground is more expensive unavoidable fact of life. Extra underground costs, in I was there when the and the architecture was saved, than stringing them along poles, Fortunately, some Phuket addition to digging and trenching, village turned on the juice for despite heated objections from but it makes great business sense. developers, including Fisher, now are large PVC pipe systems that the first time. short-sighted developers. Tourists and professional look for the lowest possible impact. offer water security, better I’ve enjoyed that Once the historical design- photographers can shoot the kind Thanks to Chris’ friend, connectors, and the terminations. of images that Old Town deserves, Gene McCain, Yamu Hills enjoys Other requirements for turning an ‘oh-well’ snapshot excellent roadways and plot underground cables are concrete presentation into a dazzling display planning. From the start of the encasements, non-corrosive brass of our heritage, putting it in the project, the partners agreed on or aluminum connectors and high- same league as other world-class underground utilities. voltage vaults as pull stations. destinations like Carmel, The cost is three to four Sometimes, parallel ducts California, an art colony which times more than conventional are required for larger loads. doesn’t even have street lights. aerial wiring, but ‘it would be a The transformer is mounted Underground has other gross injustice to our owners and on a concrete ‘pad’, rather than appeals which become more the land itself to allow a myriad simply being hung from a pole. cogent in the global warming era. of power and phone cable lines It’s all about the corrosive When Chris Fisher, a that are inevitable in most Phuket underground environment loaded partner in Yamu Hills, showed me projects,’ says Fisher. with oxidation. his development I noticed only a From above the project, I You don’t have to be a handful of plots remained unsold. can testify that the absence of rocket scientist or land developer It’s easy to see why. aerial cables is heartwarming. to understand the increased costs With everybody else looking The view is truly of taking cables underground and west and raping Phuket’s classic spectacular, and aerial cables it doesn’t require an Einstein to see capes with development, Chris would truly be a gross injustice. the increased benefits, including was taken by the wooded east For the ‘Bonehead Big reliability, longevity and aesthetics. xoast in 2003. Monkey’ to learn more about Divergent as they are, if The sunrise views are great. aerial and underground cables, I Old Town ever achieves the same Unlike the developed west coast, visited E. Jerry Jones, a perennial spectacular and unobstructed the leeward side is green, King’s Cup participant, electrical view I enjoyed from Yamu Hills, peaceful and uncrowned. contractor and owner of Shore tourists worldwide will flock to our Fisher fell in love with a Electric on the North shore of fledging art center to enjoy those hillside about five kilometers north O’ahu, the largest of the great photos that the profess- of Heroines’ Monument and ended Hawaiian Islands. ionals took before them. up in a partnership holding 103 rai During an afternoon sail, I’m now 64 years old and I with Chanote classification. Jerry explained that underground hope city planners can keep to Yamu Hills now sits above cables are simply an extension of their pledge to make Old Town Cape Yamu, on the way to Ao Por. overhead ‘free air’ wiring. underground before I die. August 22 - 28, 2009 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Putting wind in your financial sails variety of ways citizens can The feed-in tariff is the generate energy from renewable price per unit of electricity that energy sources, but we will a utility or supplier has to pay for consider this program as it applies renewable electricity from to wind power. private generators. The first system we will The Ministry of Energy consider is a wind turbine system changes the sale price often, connected to the grid, as shown depending on the response from in the image to the right. the public. This system generates Tariffs vary from one By Salvatore Consentino electricity from wind and region of the country to another. is suitable for residential and For example, in the three he movement of air from office use. Southernmost provinces of regions of high pressure Direct current (DC) Thailand, the most recent sale to regions of low generated by the wind turbine is rates were 5 baht per kilowatt Tpressure is commonly directly converted into Alternating hour (kWh) for wind-generated known as wind. current (AC) by an inverter. energy and 9 baht/kWh for solar. Air has mass, and moving The AC generated by the Considering the standard air in the form of wind carries system is pure sine wave, 220V, price of 2.5 baht/kWh for kinetic energy. 50Hz, which is the same as electricity from the grid, this is not A wind turbine converts this current from the distribution lines bad at all. kinetic energy into electricity. of the MEA and PEA, The difference in price There’s little doubt that and it can be used by all AC between wind and solar power is wind energy should be considered home appliances. substantial, but it is worth A wind-powered, grid-connected system. The grid is a fantastic storage a very important source for A ‘sell meter’ records the remembering that the efficiency of system for the energy you produce and a good client too. power generation, even on a amount of electrical energy wind turbines is far greater than is needed to store the electricity, worth installing if you live in a small scale. generated by the wind turbine that of photovoltaic panels. which makes the system remote area or for lighting roads That is why, in mid-2002, and sold out to the grid, while a With an efficiency of 14 more expensive. far from the grid. the Thai government announced ‘buy meter’ records the electrical percent for solar and more than I often get letters from In this case, you cannot sell a program for very small power energy that is bought from the grid. 50 percent for wind, there is a readers asking about the electricity, but because of the producers (VSPPs). The system operates similar cost price per watt practicalities of becoming Clean Development Mechanism The program allows automatically every day and does installed (US$6/W). independent from the grid. carbon-trading system, you are citizens to produce and sell not require maintenance. The second type of system The answer is very simple: entitled to be paid for carbon electricity via the two power Using a ‘feed-in’ tariff to consider is an off-grid system. it is not convenient. credit, around 53g of carbon per distribution utilities, the system set by the Ministry The system is similar to the The grid is a fantastic kWh produced. Provincial Electricity Authority of Energy, the owner of a on-grid system described above, storage system for the energy (PEA) and the Metropolitan wind turbine grid-connected with the obvious difference that you produce and a good client too, Dr Salvatore Consentino can Electricity Authority (MEA). system can generate income by it is not connected to the grid. as we have already seen. be contacted by email at There are, of course, a selling electricity. In this case, a battery The off-grid system is [email protected]. 28 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Property Gazette

30 RAI IN TOWN Properties CHEAP LAND FOR SALE NAI HARN LUXURY Long lease. Near Dowrung VILLA FOR VERY NICE SEAVIEW For Sale Close to Phuket International CONDO School in Phuket Town. Tel: SALE OR RENT LAND Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 081-691 2526. million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 7676. Email: phuketann@ HOUSE & FURNITURE gmail.com. FOR SALE Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In for sale. 62sq wah, 2 bath- Chaiyapruek Village at Land & SEAVIEW POOL rooms, Villa Dawroong. 4.5 House, Chalong. Good location same as Soi Villas Solitude, VILLA 10.8M BAHT million baht. Contact Khun Tar. and entrance from By-Pass Na-Kok, Chalong. 8 rai land Tel: 076-377052, 089-971 1268. road. Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084- for sale, Chanote title. Can 627 7001. buy separate. Price 7 million baht per rai. Contact to see. LAND AT THE ROYAL PLACE Tel: 087-689 9679. CHERNG TALAY 7th and 5th floor 1 bedroom condo 390sqw, nice flat land, quiet area, 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, units for sale. Fully furnished, chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 near ready for occupancy. Secured Laguna Home. Price: 6 million 111sqm. Start 4.5 million LAND AT PA KHLOK baht. Must see. Tel: 084-993 complex with pool, gym, restau- baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086-709- rant etc. Very central location. Tel: 2933. 7308. For further details, please see our website at 087-273 0786. Email: napi-at- Surin and Bang Tao www.amphaiseabreeze.com [email protected] Beaches only 2.6km away. 80 RAI FOR SALE, New development with all CHANOTE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS utilities, fantastic views. Located at Natai Beach. 15 min- ROYAL PLACE CONDO for sale. Each building has 3 floors. 312 sqm. 2 bedrooms, 2 Home area 341sqm, land utes drive from Sarasin Bridge. New 37sqm one bedroom On big road at Kamala Beach, bathrooms. Fully furnished, area 540sqm, Chanote title. Price 1.6 million baht per rai. Tel: condo for sale at Royal Place, near Krungsri Bank. Price 20 24-hour protection. 5 min- utes to Chalong Bay, 10 Tel: 084-744- 2240, Email: 081-538 7050. Email: talayjan near the Tesco Lotus intersection million baht. Tel: 083-180 2143. 49 rai, nice flat land. Chanote, minutes to Nai Harn Beach, [email protected] @yahoo.com on the Bypass Road. Comes Email: [email protected] 2.5km from Heroines’ Monu- 20 minutes to Patong fully furnished including all elec- ment. 1.7 million baht per rai. Beach and 15 minutes to PERFECT LAND trical appliances. Ready to move Tel: 083-180 2143. QUICK I MAY CHANGE Phuket Town. Price: sale: Nearly 2 rai at Bang Tao. Very in August. Complex has pool, PARICHART MY MIND! 7 million baht. Rent: 65,000 good location for business. 18 mil- gym, restaurant etc. 1.85 million VILLAGE, CHALONG Daughter getting married. Lovely baht per month. Pls contact POOL VILLA RAWAI open-plan 2 bed, 2 bath house in lion baht. No agents. Tel: 086-944 baht. Tel: 083-982 3768. Email: Khun Sam (English/Thai). 4 bedrooms with ensuite bath- Chalong, 5 minutes from the 2065, 087-689 9679. Email: [email protected] Tel: 085-110 6449. Email: rooms downstairs. Full West- ocean. Reluctant sale for cash. [email protected] [email protected] ern kitchen, spacious living/ 1.6 million baht or 1.8 million baht NEW BRAND CONDO For further details, please dining and sea view upstairs. with payment over 2 years. Tel: Mid Town, Royal Place Project. see our website at www. Popular location. Priced to sell 083-650 9236 (Thai), 080-718- PANORAMIC Studio condo, fully furnished, ipdproperty.com at 9.5 million baht, including 0983 (English). Email: cvard@ SEA VIEW reasonable price. Tel: 086-476- company. Tel: 081-693 3406. eircom.net 9612. Email: [email protected] 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 PRIVATE SALE OF CHEAP HOUSE bathrooms, 2 aircons, HALF A RAI FOR SALE TOWNHOUSE, some furniture, 50sq wah, in Ao Makham. Land is located LAND IN PHANG NGA 1 story house on land. 1.5 rai, 2 STOREY garden. For sale or for long- opposite Port of Phuket and for sale. 9.8 rai working fruit 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, term rent. Must see. Con- next to Bel Air Cape Panwa farm, 300+ trees, 5 fish ponds, fully furnished at T. Taimuang, tact Nina. Tel: 087-689- Resort. Price 4.2 million. Tel: 2 farm houses suitable for fish- Phang Nga 2.4 million baht. 9679. Email: tasuwan@ 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. ing park, 5 kms Phang Nga, 45 Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: hotmail.com mins Phuket airport. Chanote [email protected] title deed 4,700,000 baht Tel: Karon land for sale. 15 rai. SURIN BEACH 086-274 0056 English or 087- Chanote title. Hillside, pan- 895 3099 Thai. OVER 150 LAND PLOTS oramic sea view, quiet area. LAND ON Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 Rawai, Nai Harn, Chalong, Very good location for busi- KOH YAO NOI for sale. 2.2 Rai, 5 min walk Panwa. All sizes and prices. ness. 15 million baht per opposite Boat Lagoon. to Surin Beach. Email: CHEAP LAND 900sqm, Cherng Talay. 3 million Contact Khun Nong. Tel: 083- rai. No agents. Please con- 24sq wah, 3 beds, 2 baths. [email protected] baht. Tel: 086-161 1136 (Thai), 390 4176. For further details, tact by email: allservices29 Email: info@allaboutweb 086-047 2463 (Eng). Email: please see our website at @gmail.com anddesign.com LAND FOR SALE [email protected] www.warmwaterland.com near the main road to Baan Don - Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 QUICK SALE 9118. Email: honda.1437@ yahoo.co.th Land in Laguna Phuket area. Area: 2,076sqm, seafront 4 rai at 6 million baht per rai, (mangrove), Chanote title. Chanote. Located near Concrete road front. Next to INEXPENSIVE LOTS Anchan Villas and Tanod Koh Yao Municipality Office. Chanote title, lots: 1/3 to 1/2 rai, Villas. Good size to do resi- 3 million baht. Tel: 089-890 700,000 to 1,100,000 baht total dential project. Tel: 081-538 3161. Email: talayjan@ price. Road and electricity. 7050. Email: talayjan@ yahoo.com Near Mission Hills Golf Course. yahoo.com Tel: 086-942 1930. CHANOTE, 29 RAI at 1.6 million baht per rai. Nice and cheap land 12 minutes from Phuket airport. Located 200m from main road, electric- ity/ water well/ road access to the land. Good for housing project. Tel: 081-538 7050. Email: [email protected]

LAND AT PA KHLOK 1 rai, 18sq wah, Nor Sor 3 Kor, Tha-Rue - Pa Khlok - Muang Mai Road. Near Mission Hill. Price 3.5 million baht. Tel: 089-472 9118.

THE ROYAL PLACE 4th floor unit with 2 balconies. Approx area: 42sqm. Fully furnished, ready to move in. Email: info@allaboutweb anddesign.com August 22 - 28, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Property Gazette

DEVELOPMENT LAND A LUXURY POOL NEW HOUSE IN FREEHOLD CONDO PATONG VILLAS/LAND FOR BEAUTIFUL LAND VILLA LAGUNA NAI HARN-RAWAI RAWAI 10 Rai, hillside, perfect seaview, SALE OR RENT IN NATAI paved road, all services. Will sell and sub-divide 1 rai plots and build to suit. Call Real Pro Co Ltd. +66 76 345238. Frank +66 84 078 2753. Email: info.realpro@ gmail.com

NEW HOUSE FOR SALE 2 bed, 2 bath + separate 27sqm or 54sqm. 200 5 minutes from Heroines monu- 1. Fabulous villa for urgent 36 rai, seaview in Phang Nga. media room, rooftop sala, meters from the pier. ment, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sale/rent. Sale: 35 million Perfect for resort project. 5.7 smart sound+ lighting. Walk- Each 450,000 baht. Tel: 1.9 million baht or 4 bedrooms, 4 baht. Rental min 1 month. million baht per rai. Full title ing distance to Bang Tao 086-940 8914. Email: bathrooms, 3.7 million baht. Con- Panoramic seaview in a beau- deed. Tel: 081-648 9011, 084- Beach, spa gym, and cafe [email protected] tact Kris. Tel: 081-082 2288. For tiful estate, promising total 889 7377. Email: pennys@ beach club. 13.5 million further details, please see our privacy sitting on 1 rai. Us- windowslive.com baht. Tel: 089-730 4543 (En- website at www.phuketproperty able area: 480sqm. Perfect plus.com glish). Email: paul-knight@ NEW TOWNHOUSE location, 3 mins to Karon live.com FOR SALE OR RENT Beach, 2 mins to Patong LAND AT PATONG BEACH CONTEMPORARY Beach, Jungceylon. Different size land plots, very 2 ROOM DUPLEX VILLA FOR SALE 2. 2 rai for sale. Ideal for small natural and quiet location, with Last Patong Paradise duplex 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, project. Spectacular view. At natural waterfall, very good for long term lease. 120sqm, 2 4m x 12m pool w/Jacuzzi, liv- least triple your investment. water supply, a wide concrete rooms. 3,950,000 baht. Tel: ing room, dining room, West- Owner retiring back to access road and underground 076-296312, 081-077 0496, for sale or rent. 3-story villa, ern kitchen, maid's room, Canada. Tel: 081-930 2212 utility. Good price. Contact 087-270 0224 (English). Fax: sea view, hill view, garden, solar hot water, sala, built-in (Eng), 089-973 1447 (Thai). Andy. Tel: 076-296160, 081- 076-296312.Or send email: pool, 4 bedrooms with 2 BBQ, parking for 3 cars, elec- Fax: 076-292980. Email: 891 3466 (English). Fax: 076- [email protected] For en-suite bathrooms, 6 bath- tric gate, CCTV & alarm sys- [email protected] or 296160. Email: antc@phuket further details, please see our rooms, ADSL, Jacuzzi. Big tem and nice tropical garden [email protected] .ksc.co.th website at http://site.voila.fr/ living room, kitchen/dining, on a 1,606sqm plot with over patong laundry room. 5 aircons. 400sqm of living area. 16 mil- 8m x 3.5m private pool. 2 lion baht. Email: nisaya@ BEACHFRONT LAND KATA POOL VILLA KHAO LAK HOUSE parking spaces. Tel: 081- yahoo.com FOR SALE New, 6 bedrooms, 7 bath- Beautiful new private house: 2 677 9837, 089-646 4786. Fantastic beachfront land for sale rooms, 550sqm. 14 million baht bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 Email: sync_koji@hotmail in Krabi / Ao Nang area. Nor Sor or offers. Tel: 081-091 8908. additional rooms, 4 aircons, 1 .com NEW CONDO 3 Gor. 2 rai 1 Ngan. 48m beach Email: [email protected] out house. Quiet area, only 4 access. Quiet beach next to Ao mins to beach. 6 million baht. Nang. Price starting at 45 miliion SEAVIEW PATONG Tel: 084-849 8699. Email: BEST DEAL baht incl the beach house. Tel: Hillside, 200m from the beach. [email protected] IN BOAT LAGOON 085-045 4045 (English & Thai). Chanote and Nor Sor Sam 4 bedroom pool villa. Plot size: In the project "The Indy", op- Email: [email protected] Kor. 4 rai, 1 ngan. Tel: 081-891- 630sqm, house size: 330sqm. posite Boat Lagoon, Koh 8085. Email: sawasdee51@ POOLSIDE APARTMENT Only 19 million baht for sale or Kaew. Townhouse is at the KOH YAO YAI FOR SALE hotmail.com One- and two-bedroom 75,000 baht per month to rent. corner and adjacent to the Land for sale near Ao Klong Son Tel: 076-238948, 081-968 9046 poolside apartments. Qual- project’s public garden. 2 area. 5,033 rai (8,052.8sqkm), 2 CHEAP PATONG CONDO ity construction and finish. (English & Thai). Email: web floors, 6.5 meters wide, 3 for sale. At Royal Place access points, title deed, 5 min- [email protected] Project, opposite Tesco Very, very cheap unit on the 14th Quiet and natural location at bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utes to the beach. 950,000 baht floor. Tel: 087-031 2154 (English). the north end of Patong For further details, please see fully furnished, western Lotus. 45sqm at corner, per rai. By The Owner.Tel: 076- our website at www.phuket swimming pool view, fully Email: [email protected] Beach. You will not find bet- kitchen. Land: 33.4sq wah. 289122, 084-848 7474. Fax: For further details, please see our ter quality – guaranteed. propertytrip.com/download/ For rent: 20,000 baht per furnished. Price 2.8 million 076-289121. Email: kasina_ Villa_Presentation.pdf baht. Tel: 081-691 2526. website at www.phuketpalace Contact Andy. Tel: 076- month. Tel: 089-472 9118. [email protected] owners.com 296160, 081-891 3466 (En- glish). Fax: 076-296160. LAND IN CAPE YAMU Price 20 million baht. 2 rai, 3 ngan, ANDAMAN SEAVIEW Email: [email protected]. LAND co.th 60 sq wah (4,640 sqm). Close to million-dollar developments the 1 to 6 rai, full seaview over Yamu, The Bay and Baan Yamu. Andaman Sea and airport. Perfect location for unique com- Close to Phuket Waterpark, VILLAS West Sands, Mai Khao Dream CLOSE TO BIS mercial plaza. Forecasted return of investment: 15% per year. Tel: and Piraya Resort. Perfect for 087-887 1162. Email: dohemi@ villa, condos or resort. Tel: 076- gmail.com 319560, 084-441 3871 (English & Thai), 087-898 3570 (English & Thai). Email: sawasdee- LAND IN RAWAI [email protected] for sale. 240sqm. Walk to Rawai Beach, 925,000 baht. 300sqm: 1.15 million baht. 480sqm: 1.85 SINGLE HOUSE RAWAI million baht. 960sqm: 4.5 mil- 300m from the beach. New Pool villas with 3 bedrooms, lion baht. Soi Naya, Nai Harn 200sqm, 2-storey house and 3 bathrooms and swimming Beach 500sqm: 3.2 million guesthouse on 460sqm land pool. Close to British Interna- baht. Contact owner. Tel: 086- with wonderful view. 3-4 bed- tional School. From 13 million 684 5368. Email: alex@sai- rooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, baht. Please Contact: K. nam-naya.com big living room and terraces. Prasong 081-396 9307 Easy to convert into two apart- (Thai), K. Hua 089-749 2186. ments. Furnished. Quick sale, www.phuketvillaorchid.com BEAUTIFUL reduced to only 5.5 million baht. NAI YANG LAND Call David on 083-181 4418. LAND FROM THE MANGOSTEEN URGENT SALE Beautiful sea- and mountain-view KATHU HOUSE land adjacent to The Mangosteen Wonderful fully-furnished 3 bed- Resort – approx 17 rai in yellow room, 2 bathroom house with zone. Building up to 27 metres air-conditioning and a small high is possible. Total price: 130 garden. Tel: 087-806 2407. million baht. Freehold, Chanote. Email: [email protected] Several options available. Tel: 076- 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 min- 289399, 081-536 5846 (English), utes to Phuket airport. Ask- PATONG HILL CONDO 081-539 5373 (English & Thai). ing price: 120 million baht. As new. Luxury one bedroom Fax: 076-289389. Email: hajo@ Chanote. Must see. No condo, city and sea view, fully mangosteen-phuket.com For fur- agents. Please contact via furnished with pool. 6.5 million ther details, please see our by email: allservices29@ baht. Ready to live in. Tel: 085- website at: http://mangosteen- gmail.com 478 6645. Email: graemeste@ suites.com gmail.com 30 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Property Gazette

BAAN BAI MAI RARE INVESTMENT NICE PLOT BEHIND GREAT PROMOTIONS!! PERFECT LAND 3 BED POOL VILLA OPPORTUNITY LAYAN HILL ESTATE FOR SALE MISSION HILLS on the main road to Cherng- Talay and Surin. 43 rai, 1ngan, 85sq wah. For sale by owner. 5.5 million baht per rai. Tel: 081- 956 2406. Email: phatsarar@ gmail.com

LAND FROM THE Manik area, 4.7million Last 2 units, pool villas in MANGOSTEEN Seven minutes to Nai Yang baht. Chanote title, good Rawai. 2-3 bedrooms, fully Beautiful sea- and mountain-view Beach and Phuket Interna- for pool villas. Email: furnished, Western kitchen, land adjacent to The Mangosteen tional Academy. Ensuite [email protected] or living, dining, sala. Great loca- Resort – approx 17 rai in yellow bathrooms, large terraces, 081-5387050. tion, 500m to beach. Price: zone. Building up to 27 metres carport, luxuriously finished, 7.5 million baht. Tel: 081-691 high is possible. Total price: 130 quiet area. 9.5 million baht. million baht. Freehold, Chanote. HOUSES IN KATHU 3029. Email: kris_silanachai Tel: 087-893 4636 (English), due to relocation. Luxury @yahoo.com Several options available. Tel: 076- 084-060 5648 (English & for sale in Anuphas Golf Ville, 289399, 081-536 5846 (English), 5+1 bedroom villa conve- Kathu. Both houses have 3 Thai). Email: info@phuket niently located 800m from 081-539 5373 (English & Thai). bedandbreakfast.com bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Fax: 076-289389. Email: hajo@ BIS and central to marinas, aircon, small swimming pool. NEW HOUSE FOR shopping, golf, airport and mangosteen-phuket.com For fur- One house has an added pool SALE/RENT ther details, please see our WEST COAST LUNA for sale in Samkong near beaches. 535sqm of prac- room with pool table. Fully fur- PHUKET Bangkok hospital. 2 storey, tical, contemporary living website at: http://mangosteen- nished to a high standard. suites.com Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath villa with 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car parking with indoor or outdoor enter- Cost furnished 8.5 million baht, private pool and lots more. space. Email: info@allabout taining, excellent bath- Brand new. Reduced by 3 mil- unfurnished 8 million baht. Tel: LAND IN RAWAI webanddesign.com rooms and spacious bed- 081-273 3975, 081-854 0061. lion baht to sell at 15.25 million rooms. Functional kitchen for sale. 240sqm. Walk to Rawai baht. A real bargain. Tel: 089-873 with open plan dining. Safe Beach, 925,000 baht. 300sqm: 7075. For further details, please LAYAN GARDENS KOH YAO YAI 1.15 million baht. 480sqm: 1.85 and secure estate. Perfect Cheap land, good investment. see our website at http://www. Greathly reduced for immediate for a young family. Excellent million baht. 960sqm: 4.5 mil- sale. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath stun- 2.8 rai, Chanote title, water, elec- lunaphuket.com rental return for investors. In Srisuchart Grandville lion baht. Soi Naya, Nai Harn ning apartment on one of the finest tricity. Price: 900,000 baht. Tel: Sale price 18.5 million baht. 3, not far from Tesco Lo- Beach 500sqm: 3.2 million developments in Phuket. Brand 081-892 8208. 350,000 BAHT CONDO Tel: 084-442 1580. Email: tus. 3 bedrooms 2 bath- baht. Contact owner. Tel: 086- new. Reduced by 4 million baht to center Rawai. Sale, lease or rent [email protected] rooms, 1 car park and 684 5368. Email: alex@sai- sell at 16.75 million baht. Tel: 089- LAND IN KATA BEACH 5,000 baht per month, furnished, little garden. Very nice nam-naya.com 873 7075. For further details, 700m from Kata center, great lo- WiFi, pool. Tel: 086-940 8914. house contact to come please see our website at http:// 3 BEDROOM POOL cation, 600 sqm, title deed. Email: [email protected] see at 087-277 0978 or PENTHOUSE FOR SALE www.layangardens.com VILLA RAWAI Please buy me. Tel: 081-271 [email protected] Beautiful penthouse (210 sqm) Fully furnished, aircon, kitchen, 9340. Email: brandyblackcherry with infinity pool and deck. 2 bed- LAND IN KARON big garden with private pool incl @gmail.com room, 2 bathroom, storeroom, FREEHOLD PATONG LAKESHORE VILLAS Elevated land for sale in 28SQM cleaning lady. Low season built-in modern kitchen. Very bargain 45,000 baht per month Fabulous 2 story (3 bed/bath) Karon. Seaviews, suitable to Studio fully renovated and fur- quiet, surrounded by nature. 1km without broker. Sale or rent. Tel: MODERN HOME townhome on this superb de- build condo. Email: beshert nished. 1.95 million baht. Brand to beach. 12 million baht. Tel: 089- 085-783 1890. FOR SALE/RENT velopment in the heart of La- [email protected] new. Tel: 089-971 5664. 137 5325 (English). Email: guna. Reduced by 2.5 million mbdettmann@ yahoo.com PHANG NHA LAND baht to 14.45 million baht. Must LAND PLOTS IN KATHU 21 rai of beachfront land, 10 min- sell .Tel: 089-873 7075. For fur- LEELAVADEE POOL VILLA 15 rai of land with electricity and utes from Phuket bridge. Ideal for ther details, please see our B.B GUESTHOUSE blue book. 650,000 baht per rai. resort project. 15 million baht per website at http://www.phuket- RAWAI Be the first to get the best rai. Tel: 081-396 3784. Email:oligi lakeshore-villa.com piece. Call our office for more [email protected] information. Tel: 076-381303. BEAUTIFUL HOME Fax: 076-381303. Email: ANDAMAN SEAVIEW IN CHALONG maria@ bayproject.com LAND Fully furnished, modern tropical for rent: 65,000 baht per 1 to 6 rai, full seaview over style, 2 storey, 3 bed, 3 bath, en month no charge for elec- BEACHFRONT VILLA Andaman Sea and airport. suite, outdoor jacuzzi, 2 living tricity. For sale: 15 million Newly renovated and deco- Close to Phuket Waterpark, rooms, fully equipped Western baht. 4 bedrooms, 5 bath- rated. 700,000 baht. Tel: 085- West Sands, Mai Khao Dream kitchen, landscaped garden, top rooms, 2 living rooms, 1 783 1890. and Piraya Resort. Perfect for quality materials. 350sqm living night life. Sale: 10 million kitchen, 6 air conditioners, villa, condos or resort. Tel: 076- area, total land area 86.4sqwah. baht. Lease: 1 million baht 5 TVs, 1 refrigerator, fully per year. 9 bedrooms, 9 LAND SALE IN THALANG 319560, 084-441 3871 (English Located in secure housing estate furnished. In Chalong. Tel: in Chalong. Was 15.5 million bahtrooms, fully booked. 366sq wah, 1.6 million baht. & Thai), 087-898 3570 (English 083-690 8080, 084-336 baht, now reduced to 13.9 million Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: 500m to Thalang market. Good & Thai). Email: sawasdee- 8080. baht for quick sale. Tel: 081-537 [email protected] view. Tel: 081-396 5752. [email protected] 5544, 083-201 4621. Email: [email protected] For further details, please see our website COCONUT at http://www.tropicalhome ISLAND LAND phuket.com

2 STORY HOUSE Chao Fa East Road, Cha- CENTER RAWAI long. Modern Thai house, Sale or lease. 160sqm. 2 bed- total area: 524sqm with rooms, 2 bathrooms, close to swimming pool, terrace, beach. 1.8 million baht. Tel: tropical garden, covered car- 086-940 8914. Email:rawai1 port and home security. 3 @yahoo.com bedrooms, Western and for sale. 4.5 rai. Chanote, Thai kitchen, living and din- 1 RAI IN PASAK hillside panoramic sea ing rooms, and 4 bathrooms Pasak Soi 8. One rai with view, close to beach. 14 within air-conditioned sur- Chanote title. Pls contact me million baht. Please call roundings. Tel: 087-689 for exact location and details. K. Bouddha. Tel: 089-290 9679 , 089-772 7012. Email: Email: [email protected] 0484. [email protected]

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PATONG 3-BEDROOM CHALONG NEW HOME Properties LOCH PALM LARGE New 3-bedroom townhouse. 3 2 bedroom home with tele- For Rent PLOT HOUSE baths, fully furnished, swim- phone, cable TV and aircon. Tel: Golf view, 300 sqw single de- ming pool, For long term rental 089-652 1473 (English). Email: tached house with pool and at 34,000 baht per month. Tel: [email protected] many car parks. 7 mins from 082-498 0872 (English). Email: BIS. Suitable for restaurant or [email protected] other business. 120,000 baht VILLA FOR RENT per month. Tel: 081-869 9686 MANSION FOR RENT OR SALE (English & Thai). Email: supot OR SALE at Paklok. 4 bedrooms, KATA APARTMENT [email protected] Rawai. 4 bedrooms, 2 kitch- swimming pool, fully for rent. Fully furnished, ens, full aircon, beautiful decor furnished, UBC, Telephone kitchen, internet. Tel: 081-970 and furniture, big garden with line, internet. For further 4638, 086-595 8512. Email: B.L. APARTMENT FOR RENT great private pool. Tel: 085-783 details Tel: 081-895 7310. [email protected] Please see our website at: New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 1890. www.horizonresidence bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, andspa.com FAMILY HOUSE BUSINESS RAWAI POOL VILLA cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, WITH POOL BEACH NAI HARN garden, car park. 8,000 baht per BRAND NEW CONDO FOR RENT month. Contact more details. KATA LUXURY VILLA Tel: 081-692 3163. RENTAL 3-bedroom villa on western tip of BUNGALOWS southern headland of Kata FOR RENT Beach. Built up area of 3,400 sq Lovely place to stay, Rawai/ ft. Situated 15m above the sea Nai harn. 1 bed, fully furnished, with spectacular Andaman sea cable TV, hot shower, fridge, views. 6m x 15m infinity pool garden & maid. Only 8,000 overlooking the sea. A great 3 bedroom family 8 pool apartments. Lease Ban Saiyuan, Nai Harn. baht per month. Tel: 081-691 Mid-town, Royal Place house with lounge, kitchen, or rent: 120,000 baht per Quiet location, fully furnished, The Villa is surrounded by 3029. Email: kris_silanachai@ project. Studio condo, fully and car port. Furnished room each year. Tel: 086- 3 beds. TV, UBC, ADSL. 17 dense foliage and offers spa- yahoo.com furnished, restaurant, car and ready to move in. Quiet 940 8914. Email: rawai1@ - meter swimming pool. cious balconies and outdoor park, shared pool and area with good neighbors yahoo.com 50,000 baht per month in- showers in natural settings. KARON OCEAN VIEW gym. Tel: 081-691 2526, Very private. and access to Surin and cludes pool cleaning and Bang tao Beaches in only CONDO 086-476 9612. Thai, Japanese and Balinese garden maintenance. Tel: 5 minutes. Ideal for expat B.B. GUESTHOUSE 085-795 4665. Email: Delux 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 balcony, design influences and artifacts. furnished, kitchen. Exceptional with children. Aircon in 2 RAWAI BEACH [email protected] FOR RENT Cook and maid provided. master bedrooms, lounge, 270 degree view. Beach access LONG TERM just 2 minutes walk. Short- or For further details, please con- and dining room. Must be 2 houses with pool. Rawai tact more details. Tel: 65-096 seen; you'll love it. Long STUDIO IN PHUKET long-term. Tel: 076-486624, 086- Nai-Harn area, move in TOWN 281 9311. Please no agent. 210254. Or email: seavest@ term rental preferred. Con- today. 3 bedroom and 4 singnet.com.sg Or see the Villa for rent. Fully furnished, kitchen, Email: [email protected] tact me by email or call bedroom. From 50,000 baht www.housephuket.com Khun Gai on 081-734 4324. internet, pool, 5 minutes to Big per month. No agents. C. 6,000 baht per month. Tel: Email: ian.taylor.woodward CHALONG HOUSE Tel: 083-107 3022. 081-719 7015. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living PATONG APARTMENT @hotmail.com room, kitchen, furnished 3 300m to beach. Clean, modern, aircon, fridge, TV, king bed, pool, 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom, CHALONG aircon units, Internet. Tel: 081- HOUSE NEAR NEW HOUSE, 15,000 WiFi. Each 3,500 baht a TOWNHOUSE 537 9878 (English & Thai), parking. 500 baht per night. For BT/M PATONG further details Tel: 081-082 5707., week or low monthly rate. Furnished, 2 bedrooms, cable, 089-729 8472 (English & Thai). Furnished, 3 rooms, A/C, cable www.phuket-accomodation.info Tel: 086-940 8914. Email: aircon, telephone. 9,000 baht, Email: [email protected] TV, WIFI. swimming pool. [email protected] utilities extra. Tel: 086-267 Short - or - long term rental. Tel: NAI HARN POOL VILLA 076-286500, 089-475 1200. 7245, 087-281 4535. FAMILY HOUSE OVERLOOKING A new 3-bed town house. Ideal 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fur- Fax: 076-286501. Or email: nished, aircon, cable TV, [email protected] SURIN BEACH NEW POOL VILLA for a young family, quiet and Apartment for rent, fully fur- RAWAI safe location for toddlers. 20 internet. 25,000 baht per month. Tel: 081-894 1660 (En- nished. Long-term: 22,000 for rent or sale. 3 bedrooms, mins from Patong, 15 mins from VILLAS FOR RENT glish), 081-077 0133 (Thai). baht per month. Tel: 087-889 fully furnished, full kitchen, Tesco and Phuket Town. Ask- RAWAI Email: cottrell@tttmaxnet. 1717. aircon, big garden and private ing 18,000 baht per month. Tel: and Country Club Golf 2/3 bedrooms, fully furnished, pool. Great location. Tel: 085- 089-966 1837 (English & Thai), residence. Quiet area, 3 com private pool, fully serviced. bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 5 MINUTE WALK TO 783 1890. 087-280 0720 (English & Thai). Monthly 35,000 baht. NAI HARN Please contact my by Thai Fully furnished, kitchen, HOUSE IN CHALONG - Bangalows for rent. Fully fur- living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, mobile phone (as above) or in near Palai for rent. 3 bedrooms, nished and serviced. 8,000 PATONG STUDIO laundry area, 2 car parks, large private pool, living area, Hong Kong at 852-098-332956. aircon, ADSL, fully furnished, baht per month. 28SQM 340,000 baht per year. Tel: walled, garden. Minimum 1 cable TV, car park. Contact Aircon, hot water, kitchen, Or contact more details at 081-370 9557. Email: More details. Tel: 089-728 year. 30,000 baht per month. more details. Tel: 089-728 fridge, TV, DVD. 15,000 baht a email: stuartorr815@hotmail. [email protected] 6242. Or email: purimas_re@ Contact more detailsTel: 081- month. Tel: 089-971 5664. com 8311. yahoo.com 397 1835. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Property Gazette

HOUSE WANTED Property Property Accommodation LOFT APARTMENTS 2 bedroom house wanted. Household Wanted Services Available Will sign a 5-year lease. Tel: Items +44-162-687 3006, +44-77- 848 4244 (English). Email: LAND TO BUY LAYAN GARDENS & FREE ROOMS [email protected] GARAGE SALE OR RENT LUNA PHUKET Large building, Nai Yang. Need Unpaid storage We would like to buy or rent 5 Superb deals on long- and shor- 2-3 people. No charge. Non- BUNGALOW FOR - Furniture to10 rai in Phuket. South end of term rental. Book now. Tel: 089- smokers and drinkers. Tel: 3MONTHS - Office equipment Phuket would be most interest- 873 7075. For further details, 086-942 1930. Will pay no more than 15,000 - Electrical ing. Please contact us via phone please see our website at http:/ in Surin beach. Modern, fully baht per month. Need 6 January - Fitness gear or by e mail to:Tel: +49-17-054 /www.lunaphuket.com and furnished, seaview, 1 & 2 bed- 2010 to 6 April . Area should be 3174, 089-873 9123. Email: http://www.layangardens.com 2 B/R APT PATONG 22-23 August, 9am, opposite 900 BAHT room apartments from 30,000 around Kata, Karon, Chalong or [email protected] baht. Tel: 081-537 2018. Rawai. No need to be close to Wat Chalong. Or send email: Only 900 baht per night up to a [email protected]. PHUKET MARBELLA maximum of 4 people. 2 bed- Email: [email protected] beach. Need aircon in bedroom, 4-5 BR HOUSE + VILLA MGMT For further details, please see kitchen area. Please send Please visit our website at: room apartment 80 sqm. 2 www.safewayphuket.com GARDEN ALL VILLA SERVICES UNDER floors, 2 shower rooms, living our website at http://www. emailto:[email protected] 4-5 bedroom house with large ONE ROOF! All carried out to a room, fully equipped kitchen, phuketwest.com garden (at least 300 sqm) wanted high standard at competitive mini bar, dining area, cable TV, URGENT APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED for long term rental. Should have prices. Maids, pools, gardens etc. telephone, private balcony, I am looking urgently for a 2-room Comfortable queen-sized bed minimum of 4 bathrooms, terrace Accounting services also avail- maid service, ADSL. Tel: 076- CHALONG APTS - apartment with kitchen, balcony with two-piece black metal frame. or balcony, Western kitchen and able. Call us on: 076-527 594. 344484, 081-423 6906 (En- BARGAIN or garden (if possible, spacious). Tel: 089-292 0482 (English). Email: [email protected] ADSL installed. Must be fully fur- Email: [email protected] glish & Thai). Fax: 076-344485. Rooftop pool, ADSL, cable Long term rent wanted. Prefer nished. Location: Rawai, Nai Email: [email protected] Patong or close to the beach. TV, and maid. From 8,500 MOVING SALE Harn, South Chalong. Price: max FREE ADVERTISEMENT baht per month. Tel: 086- Needed as soon as possible. Home furniture, DVDs, accesso- 25,000 baht monthly. Tel: +49- At www.phuketbuyrent.com for 282 6221. Or send email: Please contact for more details. 162-426 6636. Or send email to: PATONG SERVICED Tel: 085-796 2790 (English). ries, etc. Good prices. Tel: 081- property for sale or rent. Best APARTMENTS [email protected] sonnesunsol@googlemail. com price for house management Email: [email protected] 797 2173 (English & Thai). Email: Quality serviced apartments in For futher details please service. Tel: 089-290 1201 [email protected] Patong. Maid, gym, large pool, see our website at http:// SERIOUS BUYER! (Eng), 081-797 5951 (Thai). mountain views. 100sqm, 2 chalongapartment.com We are searching for land in FRIDGE bedrooms. 25,000 baht per Building Patong. We prefer seaview for Small fridge for sale, new in Octo- WWW.PHILLIPS- month. Tel: 087-077 8454. Products a resonable price. We can PROPERTY.COM LUXURY RAWAI POOL ber 2007. Call for further details. deal immediately. Please con- List your property for rent and VILLA & Services Tel: 086-272 2810 (English). tact 086-4710167 or sent the KATA LUXURY VILLA Luxury, secluded two-bedroom, Email: [email protected] sale. Email:phuket@phillips- RENTAL information by email with pic- property.com two-bathroom Rawai pool villa ture and location Email: pavee 3-bedroom villa on western tip with full amenities. Available now NEW SWIMMING of southern headland of Kata through November 2009 (and SPRAY RENDERING [email protected] PROPERTY CARE POOLS Beach. Built up area of 3,400 most of 2010) for holiday and SERVICE SERVICE All shapes and sizes of HOUSE WANTED sq ft. Situated 15m above the long-term rental. Please contact We use an imported Ger- Above-Ground Pools – Intex Cleaning, gardening and pool sea with spectacular 2 bedroom house wanted. for more information. Tel: 080- man rendering machine. brand. Low cost, from 6,000 maintenance. We are expe- Andaman sea views. 6m x Will sign a 5-year lease. Tel: 145 8697. Or send email: mar Very quick, clean, and effi- baht. Free pump. Tel: 089- rienced in the field and are will- 15m infinity pool overlooking the +44-162-687 3006, +44-77- [email protected] cient. Possible to render 216 7220. Email: julian ing to take care of your house sea. 848 4244 (English). Email: for an affordable monthly fee. over 150 m2 per day. Top [email protected] The Villa is surrounded by [email protected] Price example: For a 3-bed RAWAI RENT CONDO quality finish, no trapped air Please visit our website: http:/ dense foliage and offers spa- villa with garden and pool, our 6,000/ month, fully equipped, pockets, no cracks. Contact /www. pools4fun.com cious balconies and outdoor HOUSE OR APT charge is 5,000 baht per microwave, fridge, kitchen, nice Andy. Tel: 076-296160, 081- showers in natural settings. WANTED month. Please contact us to view. Tel: 084-189 9336. 891 3466 (English). Fax: REFRIGERATOR Very private. I want to rent a house or an discuss our service. The com- 076-296160. Email: Mitsubishi 180 liter fridge: 4,500 apartment in Patong or Kalim pany is Swedish managed. Thai, Japanese and Balinese [email protected] baht. Call or mail for details. from September 2009 to April For contact in Swedish or En- design influences and artifacts. Accommodation Please contact for more infor- 2010, or maybe on an annual glish: 083-394 8337 (Mattias). Cook and maid provided. Wanted mation. Tel: 086-272 2810. Or basis. The rent per month For contact in Thai, Swedish For further details.Tel: 65-096 QUALITY BUILDING send email to: carolyn@siam- should not be over 15,000 baht. or English: Tel: 080-141 4577 210254. Or send email to: SERVICES surveyors.com Tel: +45-31-515262, +46-70- (Viyada). Or send email to: [email protected] Or WANTED IN KATHU 551 2852 (English). Email: kjell. mattias@phuket-dirtrider. see the Villa Website at http:/ Would like to rent an apartment * Built-in [email protected] com /www.housephuket.com or small house in Kathu area. * Architect, construction, reno- Household Budget is less than 10,000 baht vations, Services per month. Must have internet * Carpentry, real wood, parquet and cable TV. Needed for long * Painting Classified Advertisements term. Please contact for more in- * Teakwood furniture formation. Tel: 086-787 3234 PHUKET HOME Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. (English & Thai). Email: ped * Teakwood sala MAINTENANCE Then hand it to any of our agents. [email protected] ** Fair prices and free esti- Construction, renovation, mates given ** electricians, plumbers, car- Made to order penters, painters, tilers, gar- |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) VILLA / APT FOR 6 Contact: deners, sand wash and gutter. WEEKS Contact Khun Rin.Tel: 084- Our (Finnish) family of 3 is coming Tel: 087-270 9093 (Thai) 193 5124.Or send email: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| to Phuket on Aug 19, for a dream Tel: 087-689 9679 (En- phukethomemaintenance@ holiday. We need a nice holiday glish). Email: yahoo.com rental for 4-6 weeks. Our budget is [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 1,500 Euro. Please send email: [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| STEAM / SAUNA CONDO / HOUSE swimming pool. The best Needed from 1 Aug: 2 bed- service for steam rooms, sau- room house or condo. Must nas and swimming pools. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| be clean and safe, fully fur- Newly built, full guarantee and nished, including fridge, and top security. We also pro- have ADSL and cable TV. Will vide pool renovation. Please rent for 3 months first. Max contact for more information |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| budget: 12-15,000 baht per at tel: 084-191 1288. Email: month. Please send email: [email protected] [email protected] Please visit our website at Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, http://www.jtechsupply.com with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net August 22 - 28, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 33 Boats & Marine

SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE PHUKET CHARTER SAVAGE Scorpion 500 16ft BOAT FOR SALE BOAT OWN 100% 5.5M OR speedboat. 75 HP Mercury (2- Fishing charters, NEW boat, 3 X ¼ SHARE 1.65M stroke). 2 yrs old, < 50 hrs use. safe & solid returns. Co Ltd Very fast (30+ knots). Great for established for 10 years. Email fishing, water skiing etc. In- for full details. Tel: 083-392 cludes VHF, fish-finder / depth, 7150. Email: wunchart-thanna anchor, covers etc. Comes on wat@hotmail. com a good trailer. Viewing by ap- pointment. Tel: 076-273329, SPORTS CRUISER 081-882 7917, 089-634 3721. 3.4m rigid single hull. 25cc Luxury 2008 Gulfcraft. Re- Email: p_brunning@yahoo. Tohatsu outboard engines Mustang 2800. 4 berth, a/c, placement cost: 6.8m baht. A com and cover for rigid hull inflat- dvd, surround sound system, perfect 40 footer for private & able boat. One seat remov- fridge, shower etc. Imaculate charter use. Safe long-range YAMAHA 2HP able. Call Mr Dydi. Price: finish. 3.1 million baht. Will touring. Thai Marine Reg. & OUTBOARD 175,700 baht. Tel: 087-161 consider P/X for RIB. Tel: TAT Lic. 3 crew + 17 guests. Good condition 2hp Yamaha for 6984. 084-778 5652. 40 knots max (2 x 300 hp sale. Recently serviced. 7,000 Suzuki). Large living space baht ono. Tel: 081-894 1530 1997 BAYLINER 28 with lot of shade & full clears. (English). Or email: andrew@ CABIN BOAT The best Garmin Navionics. FULLY EQUIPPED Fully loaded for entertaining. leemarine.net 28 feet. 300 hp V8 with only A must see!! Contact Ross. 300 hours. Sleeps 4. Perfect Tel: 084-744 2240. Email: ZODIAC 40HP for fishing and sleeping over- WELLCRAFT 302 POWER CATAMARAN [email protected] Includes all equipment, trailer, night. Only 1,500,000 baht! SPORT Brand new, 36 feet long. All fi- For further details, please see steering, console, anchor, vest Tel: 089-932 5175. Email: American powerboat, 30 feet, berglass composite construc- our website at http://www. etc. Tel: 087-265 6089. [email protected] twin Yamaha 250hp 4-stroke tion. Forward cabin. Email: funboatcruises.com engines, only 60 hours. Mail [email protected] 32FT CATAMARAN for pics and more info. Email: TROLLING MOTOR ONAN GENSETS [email protected] DOUBLE 'SIT-ON' 4 double cabins, 32sqm sail Fishing boat 1, 200, 000 CANOE area, 9 HP Honda. 490,000 baht negotiable. Mea- Brand new in "Motorguide" 2 units in good working condi- Feel Free double 'sit-on' canoe baht. Tel: 087-461 8089. sures: 15 metres long x Mercury model, 46FB, 12 tion. 7.2kVA, 220V: 90,000 LUXURY MOTOR with paddles. Hardly used. 3.4 metres wide. Tel: 080- volts, 5-speed. Dealer price baht. 11kVA, 220V: 150,000 YACHT 20,000 baht. Call or mail for fur- 519 3546, 087-282 5008. 500USD. Task only 400USD. baht. Tel: 081-536 8188. Con- 75 ft Technomarine (Italy). Cat- SAIL BOAT WANTED ther details. Tel: 089-000 0200. Contact more details. Tel: 083- tact more details at. Email: erpillar engines, 2 x 1,250hp. 30 to 40 feet. Racer/cruiser to Email: [email protected] 633 1054. [email protected] 680 hours each. Asking US$ charter for King's cup. Email: 2009 NEW 11.9 METER [email protected] 1,280.000. Berthed Hong YACHT FIBERGLASS BOAT Kong. Exceptional opportunity. 30FT MOTOR YACHT 2X225 hp Honda 4-strokes. MAXUM 2,300 - Beautiful Sea Ray Sundancer. Brand new 36 foot flybridge boat For details. Tel: 076-200730, YACHT CHARTER Price 3.9 million baht exVAT. DAYCRUISER Fully loaded. 300 hours. 2.3 for sale. Contact more details 084-839 4868. Send emai to: COMPANY LOA: 11.9m. Beam: 3.6m. 23 foot cabin boat, 260 hp. Per- million baht. Immediately. avail- at email: [email protected] [email protected] 12-meter, ocean-going sailing Material: fiberglass. Max fect day and overnight boat! able Tel: 076-317538, 085-111 boat with steel hull and Thai flag. speed 45 knots. Cabin: living Sleeps 3 in cabin. Top condi- 1455. Please sent email to: Sale includes license, web space, kitchen with microwave tion! Only 1,500,000 baht! SHARKCAT 23 DEEP V FIBER [email protected] sites, many parts and equip- oven, bedroom (king size bed) Tel: 089-932 5175. Or email: Refurbished 2007/8. Twin SPEED BOAT ment. Call or mail for details. with 38" flatscreen TV, toilet, [email protected] Yamaha 200hp with low hours. Private speedboat in very good 2004 HONDA 20 4- Tel: 076-283446, 081-892 7847 shower and small generator. Cabin with dbl berth & toilet. condition for fishing and diving. STROKE (English). Or fax: 076-283447. Excludes 50 mile rathyoon WELLCRAFT Versatile: cruising, fishing, Also built for private tours. For 20” leg. Engine in very good Email: patrick@oceanic- radar. Agent welcome. We will water skiing. Thai registered. sale at 1,200,000 baht. For more condition. A few scuffs on the global.com or please see at SCARAB 31 also build your fiberglass sports 2 x 250 hp Mercs, 390 hours, Price: 985,000 baht. Tel: 076- information, please contact Mr cowling. View on M.Y. Amne- http://www.sailing-thailand- yacht to your spectifications. 348117, 081-891- 9653. Fax: Roman. Tel: 076-485610, 087- sia at Yacht Haven Marina. Tel: phuket.com fully serviced. Speeds to 60 Tel: 086-885 6885. Email: phu knots, bow cabin, portable toilet, 076-348118. Or sent to email: 881 0031. Fax: 076-485145. 085-690 2641. Email: rhys. [email protected] GPS, VHF, Sunbrella, all new [email protected] website at http://www.similan.net [email protected] BENETEAU interior, red and white. Come and CYCLADES 393 WANTED see! Offers invited around 1.8 Enjoy sailing from Phuket Small dingy, about 3 or 4 me million baht. Tel: 083-646 7282, and learn a little. 3 cabins, 2 ters, suitable for 3.5hp outboard 083-636 9327. Or sent to email toilets. Layout excellently motor for inshore pleasure. Tel: [email protected] maintained and loaded with 076-388569, 085-794 6514. Email: [email protected] extras. Thai registered and BOAT FOR RENT under maintenance contract DOUBLE KAYAK 9 meters, 10 passengers. Day with advance bookings. Tel: trip or night trip with full services Feel-free kayak. 18,000 baht. 076-348117, 081-8916953. including drink and food on Call or mail for details. Tel: 089- Fax: 076-348118. Email: rob board 15,000 baht per day. Tel: 000 0200. Email: tonygbr@hot @sailing-thailand.com 082-815 3132. mail.com 34 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Island Job Mart

TEFL/TESOL TRAINERS SALES AND BOOKKEEP NEEDED TRAVEL AGENCY * Trainer. Degree, diploma in MARKETING in fast-paced environment. Thai STAFF WANTED TEFL/TESOL, 5 years experi- Sales and Marketing Manager for national. Some English re- We are currently looking for Thai ence. food wholesaler based in Phuket. quired. Min 3 years exp. Tel: staff that will support our full time * Trainer's assistant, degree cer- If you speak multiple languages, 087-077 8454 (English). Email: personnel. We need 2 people tificate in TEFL/TESOL, 2 years have experience in web-site [email protected] who can write, read and speak flu- experience. maintenance, graphic design ent French and English, basic CONDO-HOTEL Contact Michael. Send email to: and have been working in the computer skills and knowledge food service industry, we can offer SPECIAL OFFER about online booking. Good sal- REAL ESTATE RESORT [email protected] SALES PEOPLE an attractive salary, work permit, for real estate sales people. ary! Please contact Asia Sensa- The Bang tao Tropical Resi- visa, private health insurance and tions Travel by sending CV. Tel: House and land owners for dence Condominium Resort is RESTAURANT LOUNGE Thai, too, or house/land company car. Please send owners. Ref. Sales! Contact 076-282906, 081-893 9925 (En- selling, private financing. currently under construction at BAR email: [email protected] glish). Fax: 076-282867. Email: Thai too! Welcome! Email: Bang tao Beach on the west in Rawai. Need 1 chef (Euro- for more details. Email: eu- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] coast of Phuket. Construction is pean and Thai food), 1 pizza set for completion at the end of chef, 1 chef's assistant, 1 maid, WEB PROGRAMMER Thai national is wanted for SECRETARY WANTED MASSAGER WANTED this year. We are currently 2 bartenders and 2 waitresses BAR MANAGER outsourcing for staff and are look- (ladies who can speak English). website development. Must The Role: bar manager at one of Must have good English and Body scrub for 1.30 hour, 5 have strong skills with HTML computer skills. Chalong. times per month at home in ing for 40 to 50 energetic young Need a band to play every night Patong Beach's leading bars, individuals to join our team in the too. Contact Michael. Tel: 089- and CSS-based websites the 'Two Black Sheep'. 12,000 baht. 45 hour week. Kathu. 300 baht per time. Tel: using Dreamweaver and Tel: 080-624 7060. 081-432 6587. new CondoHotel. Tel: 076- 454 6584 or Valerie 086-781- This is an an exciting opening for 261772, 083-522 2089. Email: 1837. Or send email to: paul. Photoshop. Some JavaScript an experienced Bar Manager. (jQuery, Spry) and PHP would info@bangtaotropicalresidence. [email protected] NEED GARDENER & MANAGER / SOUS / com For further details, please be a plus. College degree with The ideal candidate will have BAKERY CHEF previous bar or hotel manage- MAID contact us and/or see our good grades and good track I'm looking for a job in Phuket. SCUBA DIVING ment experience and will be Experience with hotels, Rawai website at the link below. http:// record. We want someone re- I have a good CV. Please INSTRUCTOR responsible for all facets of the area, Sarnia Villa, Soi Suksan www.bangtaotropicalresidence. liable and hardworking. Sal- email me for more info. Tel: Scuba Cat Diving Phuket business, including stock con- (prefer couple) 2. Aged over 40. com ary: 15,000-20,000 baht plus +960-960-776 3889. Email: Thailand is looking for an ex- trol, ordering, staff development Tel: 081-797 7898. bonus. For more additional [email protected] perienced instructor to join our details. Please send email to: and ensuring high levels of cus- team ASAP. Preferably Ger- tomer service at all times. NANNY IN NAI HARN ACCOUNTANT [email protected] Looking for a full-time live-out WAITRESS/WAITER man, French & English or The successful candidate must WANTED nanny. English speaking and 2 people needed for fun restau- Danish & English speakers be highly customer-focused and CPA or CA Accountant, re- PERSONAL ASSISTANT experience with children required. rant in Karon. Professional, but all are welcome to apply. possess good communication quired with 3-5 years expe- A++ Software, based in Tha- lang, Please contact Lana. Tel: 089- experienced, mature people f you are not able to sell, talk skills and the ability to manage rience. MYOB is an advan- requires a capable personal as- 593 9155 (English). Email: maria. required, little English ok but to people, are work shy or the team effectively. tage. Contact Khun Shan- lazy, please don't apply be- sistant to the directors. Thai na- [email protected] must have great personality. This is an excellent opportunity non on 084-443 5983. cause you can't make it with tional, must speak and write En- Good working place and condi- for someone looking for an ex- us. If you think that you are glish well, computer literate, good tions. Start now. Tel: 084-842 citing and challenging role. For QUALIFIED THAI the right person, contact us. organisational skills. Salary nego- 0340. BABYSITTER WANTED further background info. Tel: 089- TEACHER PLUS Tel: 076-293120, 089-872 tiable, accommodation available. Kamala, Phuket. Needed to 592 1735 (English). Email: a native English teacher wanted 2026. Fax: 076-293122. Tel: 087-417 8860. Or email: carol CHEF WANTED take care two 1-year-old twins. [email protected] for new nursery/preschool. Email: [email protected] @aplusplussoftware.com Farang or Thai to work in En- Must speak English and have Please see our Website at http:/ Please send email CV to: phu For further details, please see glish bar. Must be able to 5 years of experience with very /www.twoblacksheep.net/ [email protected] our website at http://www. DIVISION MANAGER cook farang food especially young children, as well as lots of experience working in other scubacat.com Small boutique villas resort SEO WEBMASTER English pub food. 6 days per seeks experienced property WEB DESIGNER people’s homes. This is a full wanted. Link building, article week, hrs 12pm -10pm. Bar care and guests relations WANTED time job. Tel: 080-699 2436. TEACHERS WANTED IN writing, coding etc. Advanced in Laguna area. Tel: 089-474 manager for full time position. Professional, experienced Email: [email protected] PHUKET knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, 0431. Candidate must have bachelor web designer wanted now by Satree Phuket School is seeking JS & Flash. Tel: 076-385964, degree in hotel and tourism local e-commerce company. ENGLISH TEACHER KHAO SOK full time English speaking and Must speak good English. 087-892 5557 (English & Thai). management or related field, Wanted for nursery. Rawai. RECEPTIONIST Asian (including Thai) teachers to Send resume and portfolio to Fax: 076-385965. Or send CV to and strong organizational. Tel: Tel: 081-787 5646. Email: Small, fine jungle resort re- teach Mathematics to 11 – 18– email: [email protected] [email protected]. year-old students. 4 weeks paid 086-004 3008. Email: asiaca [email protected] quires young Thai. Must have [email protected] excellent English, computer holiday, government health plan. PART TIME INCOME Minimum requirements: SALES STAFF skills, hotel experience. Must RECEPTION & Work from home, using the love nature. Salary up to 13,000 Bachelor’s degree or above, plus QUALIFIED TEACHER TOUR INFO STAFF internet. Must be fluent in En- REQUIRED TEFL or CELTA certificate or WANTED Come and join a successful baht per month. Send email: Needed in Patong. Must glish. Call me (Rick) after equivalent. Asian and Thai teach- Home room teacher for mixed established holiday ownership [email protected] have experience of hotels, 6:30pm. Tel: 085-473 1629. ers should be qualified with class (grades 4,5,6). Strong company. We are offering the Please visit our website at tours and computers. Email: [email protected] TOFEL score 550+ . We can teaching skills in math and best commission rates in Thai- www.khaosokaccommodation. Must also speak and read only reply to applicants who meet science required. Competetive land for professional sales com English. These positions the minimum requirements. salary. Please contact for ENGLISH SPEAKERS reps: English, Scandinavian are for Thai nationals only. Please Email your CV with cov- additonal details. Tel: 076- WANTED and German. The BEST train- RECEPTIONIST IN KATA Tel: 076-340583, 081-827 ering letter to Ajarn Charoon: 288923, 086-476 9066. Fax: Easy work, easy money. ing, the BEST commission Thai female required for hotel 8442. Or send email: [email protected], 076-383201. Or send email to: 50,000 baht a month and up. and the BEST pay structure. in Kata. Please contact for wojidkowbengt@hotmail. [email protected] Tel : admin@montessori-thailand. Please contact for more infor- Tel: 086-120 4282. Email: more information. Tel: 081-892 com 084-666 3557. com mation at tel: 085-573 0638. [email protected] 1621.

Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! August 22 - 28, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Island Job Mart

INBRED DP CO LTD 1. Secretary Executive 2. Marketing Executive Good written and spoken English. Relevant expe- rience with established organization preferred. For more information tel: 076-261857, 081-367 4696. Fax: 076-261859. Email: [email protected] Please visit our website at: www.inbreddp.com

LADY WANTED FOR SURVEYS Full time, must be taller then 1.65m and weigh more than 75kg. English and Thai speaking is a must. Not older than 35 years. Drivers licence. Tel: 081-537 6866.

Employment Wanted

ENGLISMAN, 28 SEEKS WORK Willing to work in various fields. Excellent command of the English language and en- thusiastic personality. Tel: +44-128-269 1969, +44-752- 503 2855 (English). Email: [email protected]

JOB REQUIRED 25-year-old Scottish guy needs work in the Rawai area. Holds personal training and lifeguard qualifications. Willing to do any- thing, though; just email me. Tel: +44-135-876 1279, +44-776- 129 7976 (English). Email: [email protected]

LOOKING FOR WORK 15 years experience in hotel management, property mar- keting and developments in Australia. Russian-English speaking. Please contact for more information. Tel: 084-838 1824.

WANT TO INCREASE SALES? Sales and marketing manager, multi-linguist, huge tourism contacts, versatile contributor. For futher details please send email to: [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 36 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

TV FOR SALE HAIRDRESSING SECOND HAND Articles Philips 42" rear projection TV. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Audio/Video For Sale Like new. 5,000 baht. Contact Brand new complete set. New Many sofas, furniture, sound Equipment Brian. Tel: 081-206 0445. price: 210,000 baht, now: and music equipment, plus 150,000 baht. Tel: 087-272- electrical equipment. Tel: 076- SINK FOR KITCHEN 0303 (Eng), 086-282 5492 (Thai). 220171, 080-080 1427. SATELLITE TV FINE CELADON SUPPLIES LAMPS AND FAN - Chrome steel stainless steel GLASS DISPLAY Satellite TV installations. Satel- sink for Kitchen: 500 baht (was CIGAR HUMIDOR - CABINET lite supplies online. We offer 2,000 when new) RAMOS PINTO 2 shelves and 2 lights on Cash On Delivery (COD) service Stunning 75-stick humidor in wheels. Approx 1m high x 1.3m anywhere In Thailand. Electron- - Brand new (box not open) pristine condition with Cigar wide. 3,000 baht. Tel: 089-196- ics Direct Co Ltd. Tel: 086-266 standing model fan: 500 baht Master system. 35x23x13 cm. 1773. Email: cindyjcochrane 0253. Fax: 076-274161. Email: (was 900 baht when new). I am Madrone burl wood confection. @hotmail.com [email protected] For further in Phuket Town near Central. Retails at 35,000 baht; am of- Tel: 084-056 4125. Email: details, please see our website fering at 16,000 with 9 freebie at http://www.eldsat.com [email protected] cigars inside, including Cohiba, BIG WALL CLOCK Churchills, Montecristo. Email Big modern wall clock for sale, EVERYTHING for pics: [email protected] train station type. Black frame Bar & HAS TO GO and white clock face, 60cm di- ameter, 8 weeks old. Bought at Restaurant Stylish, hand-made Chiang Items remaining from my ITEMS FOR SALE Index. Price: 900 baht (value Mai 'cracked glaze' celadon Gazette ad of July 10: Equipment - Fine china dinner service, white when new: 1,900 baht). Tel: lamps. Base (37 cm high) – 2 single children's beds from with gold rim, 34 pieces includ- 083-522 2205, 087-269 5725 with beige woven cotton Index ing; - 6 dinner plates, 6 bowls, 6 (English). Email: riro-around WINE REFRIGERATOR lampshade (20 cm). Several – vacuum cleaner with wash- salad plates, 6 side plates, 1 [email protected] Sanden Intercool wine fridge, lamps for sale at 3,800 baht able filters large meat platter, 1 gravy boat & 55-bottle capacity. 7,500 baht. each. Tel: 076-330015, Fax: – small electronic safety box saucer, 1 vegetable dish, 6 076-330561. Email: pr@ GYM EQUIPMENT Tel: 081-845 1492 (English). – wooden toys imported from ramekins for 5,000 baht. boathousephuket.com Good basic gym equipment for Email: [email protected] Europe - Granite mortar and pestel, never sale. Tel: 086-120 3660. Email: ULTIMATE FRISBEE! – child's bike (suitable for 2-5 used, 1,350 bht. [email protected] Let's get ultimate going in Phuket! FRIDGE year olds) - Jordanian green carpet with KNEADING MACHINE Great exercise! Any skill level. Sanden Intercool door display Tel: 082-803 1706 (English). pattern 8, 000 baht, 2 metres x 3 NEW JACUZZI FOR SALE 12kg kneading machine Contact Chris. Tel: 086-942 1930. fridge with 3 glass doors. Of- Email: waltergoossens@ metres New Jacuzzi in good condition. for pizzeria or bakery. In Email: [email protected] fers around 20,000 baht. Tel: yahoo.com - Samsung microwave (under Price: 60,000 baht. Ready for very good condition. 081-737 0552. Email: kay@ warranty) 1,000 baht. sale.Please call K.Canonica Bought for 25,000 baht, phuketandamanrealestate.com WHITE GAZEBO - Italian Pasta Maker (used once) 087-2702021. Email: mayday selling for 8,000 baht. Tel: Business 3m x 3m 500 baht. Tel: 089-196- 1,000 bht. [email protected] +66-87-282 7357 (En- Opportunities AIRCON: 3,500 BAHT 1773. Email: cindyjcochrane@ - Electronic piano/organ, 36 glish). Email: jimdroz@ York brand. 13,000 BTU. Per- hotmail.com AIR CON & WEED hotmail.com fect working condition. Good for keys, suitable for beginners BAR FOR SALE 2,500 baht. Never used. SNAPPER rooms of about 40 sqm. Please Maruyama cutter, price: 4,500 Near Patong in Bell Air Hotel. FOR SALE TV, - Walking machine - multi phone between 10am and VIDEO ADS baht. Aircon Samsung 13,000 Sainamyen Road. Contact 8pm. Tel: 084-056 4125. Email: programme with multi display - BTU, price: 5,000 baht. Both work Bulletins Waw. Tel: 089-470 5773. Visit For Sale dot TV at link calorie, pulse, body fat, height, [email protected] below. Sell anything on video. OK. Call Tel: 089-594 4067. weight, distance, safety stop. INTERNET SHOP AT Brand your ads with your logo. 20,000 baht. FRAMED CROSS- Add your website address so BED FOR SALE PATONG! people can contact you di- Email: deewilliams@y7mail. Original Perfomax Double Bed, SPONSOR Nice shop and good location. STITCH PICTURES com Three beautiful, large, framed, rect. Upload a video talking including good mettress and a needy child. The Phuket In- Ready-to-run business. Price: hand-made cross-stitch pic- head for your video business top mattress. Good as new, ternational Women’s Club is 650,000 baht. Tel: 081-537- tures in matching frames. Two card. It's all free! Email: FLATSCREEN TV less than half price, will sell at a volunteer organization rais- 7137. Email: paulhoward1968 @ 8,500 baht (Thai dancers) [email protected] Website: BARGAIN! 25,000 baht ono. Call or email ing funds for educational @live.co.uk and one @ 10,500 baht (Na- http://www.forsale.tv Brand new Samsung 40". Black Henrik for more details. Tel: 087- scholarships. We rely on the ture scene). Please contact me square, only 4 months old and 897 1280. Email: gronnekaz@ goodwill of donors and spon- INVESTMENT IN LANTA for more details and pictures. 3 DOOR BEER FRIDGE barely used. Bought 36,000 hotmail.com sors – small and large. If you Want partner to open guesthouse Tel: 087-897 3497 (English & Call for viewing, 8,000 baht, not baht, will let it go for 26,000 Don't would like to put something and restaurant in Koh Lanta in the Thai). Email: catch22phuket including delivery. Tel: 082-277- miss this deal! Email: phuket back into the community in shophouse I own. Tel: 081-970- DRESSMAKERS' which you live, contact us to @gmail.com 4568. [email protected] DUMMY 6503 (English & Thai). Email: find out more about giving a [email protected] Singer original dummy, ad- prize or being a sponsor. justable from size 10-16. Contact Carol (Tel: 087-417 Classified Advertisements Hardly used; still boxed. 8860) or Sue (Tel: 087-277- BAR FOR SALE Cost 15,000 baht; yours for 6948). Or Email: info@ Soi Eric, Bangla Road. Please Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. 8,000 baht. Patong. Email: phuketiwc.com contact for more information. Tel: Then hand it to any of our agents. 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PATONG BAR & SHOP NEAR BANGLA NICHE BOAT CHARTER RESTAURANT for sale. This is a new shop OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS Business Products & Services for sale. Club Andaman oppo- near Bangla's Soi Sansabai. Only 1 of its kind in Thailand. For site Patong Bayshore Hotel. 150,000 baht + 10,000 baht more info phone Doug on 66-83- Owner going back to the UK. per month. Tel: 089-544 3555. 643 5378. Tel: +61-43-266 5103, Tel: 076-296286, 083-646 6233. Email: [email protected] 083-643 5378 (English). Email: Fax: 076-296286. Email: ken [email protected] [email protected] GOOD BUSINESS.. NOT A BAR! New hotel, Happy Fish in RUN A MAGAZINE NEW BAR AT TIGER Perfect for couple. Daytime hrs front of Coffee Mania, Build a life, run a magazine! DISCO & healthy. Email: nongsauna Patong. 16 big rooms, Much better than a beer bar or First row bar for sale under @hotmail.com fully furnished, 12 year restaurant. Call now. Tel: 085- the future new Tiger Disco 1. contract. For sale, no key 887 7414 (English & Thai). 1 million baht + 40,000 baht BANGLA ROAD money. For info Tel: 082- Email: [email protected] per month. Tel: 089-544- SOI ERIC 288 3979 (Eng/Thai), 3555 (English & Thai). Email: Bar for sale. 100sqm. Contract 080-717 5543 (Italian). GUESTHOUSE [email protected] until June 2013. Price: 4 million FOR SALE baht. Tel: 087-264 8952. Patong 6 big new rooms, fully BEAUTY SALON NEAR GUESTHOUSE PATONG furnished, coffee bar. 30,000 BANGLA SHOP FOR RENT Looking for a guesthouse? Call baht rent per month, 6 year left. Beauty salon on Soi Sansabai AND SALE Real Pro. Tel: 085-674 6770. for sale. 200,000 baht + 15,000 Modern-style shop located in a 1. 5 rooms and bar, solid cash baht per month rent. Includes strategic position on Soi flow. Rent: 30,000 baht. Sale: FISHING & CHARTER all equipment. Tel: 089-544- Banzhan, Patong Beach. 1.4 million baht. BUSINESS 3555 (English & Thai). Email: Good lease conditions. For 2. 12 rooms, low overhead. Phuket, Similans & Andamans. [email protected] long-term contract. Tel: 087-081 Rent: 60,000 baht. Sale: 1.5 Includes new boat. Email: 9440, 086-006 9599. million baht ono. wunchart-thannawat@hotmail. RESTAURANT RAWAI 3. 20 rooms, elevator, quality com Furnished, good location. Sale GUESTHOUSE PATONG decor. Rent: 170,000 baht. 300,000 baht or rent 8,000 baht 8 fully equipped rooms, internet Sale: 2.4 million baht ono. BAR RESTAURANT per month. Tel: 081-052 0160. cafe with 8 computers and 4. Super investment! Package Patong. Lease 5.9 million baht, apartment. Rent 47,000 baht. rent 75,000 baht per month. 3+3 year lease 2.3 million deal. Popular building, 6 con- dos, 50sqm, furnished. Easy to Includes jeep/bike, high ROI. RESTAURANT IN baht. Tel: 085-786 7010, 085- Tel: 087-272 0303. KARON 794 6530. manage, easy to rent. Value: 24 million baht. Sell: 16.3 million For sale / lease. "Pasta N baht. Noodle" restaurant. Owner GUESTHOUSE- GUESTHOUSE Call Real Pro Co Ltd. Contact relocating. Please see our RESTAURANT & BAR 750,000 BAHT Frank. Tel: 076-345238, 084- website at link below, then Guesthouse with 10 very nice 078 2753. Email: info.realpro@ Patong junction: Nanai / call or mail for further de- and fully equipped rooms. gmail.com Banzan rd next to 7eleven. tails. Tel: 076-344922, Charming restaurant with 50 6 rooms, beauty salon at 081-892 6829 (English & seats, fully equipped, chill out bottom, separate entrance Thai). Email: jctailor@lox area. Bar, fully equipped, also RARE INVESTMENT to room. Selling due to info.co.th Website http:// stage for live concerts. Office with OPPORTUNITY getting bigger family and www.bluewaterphuket.com WiFi. Price 1,250,000 baht ono. We have an opportunity for you lack of time. 3.5 year lease Lease 40,000 baht per month. to invest and enjoy a share in left. 30,000 baht monthly Located in Kata. Tel: 087-275 a successful, proven world- rent. Contact Mats at 081- AVOID TOURISM 1373. Email: [email protected] wide business. We uniquely 787 2573 or Tab at 085- Tourism could be finished for offer a cash return on a 795 2101. quite some time to come. In- SHOPHOUSE KARON monthly basis, as well as per vest in a new commercial store Main road, 6.5 million baht. annum. We have a track (retail). Concept already devel- Tel: 089-723 4278. Email: record return of 20-30% p.a. GREAT OPPORTUNITY oped. Opportunity to invest in [email protected] For more details, contact us in Guesthouse with Restaurant & this retail business with longev- the first instance by email: Bar in Kata! 10 rooms, A/C, fans, ity. Minimum of 10 rai of land [email protected] fridge, cableTV. The restaurant is KATA GUESTHOUSE marine style and the bar has a required. Will consider land as 7 studios, 70% bookings, 14 stage for live per- fomances! investment capital also. Apply million baht, finance. Tel: 081- BUY OFF PLAN - BEST Comes with WiFi and either a by email for further details in 091 8908. Email: giepp969@ ROI short or long- term Lease! 2 mil- strictest confidence. Email: hotmail.com Naveen Estate launching con- lion baht plus rent at 42,000 baht [email protected] dominium and pool villa project per month (water included). Rent BUSINESS FOR SALE now. Tel: 076-381992, 089-971 payable monthly. Tel: 087-275 PARTNERSHIP 480sqm factory, office stock and 0928 (English). Email: dir@ 1373. Email: [email protected] Looking for a bar in Soi Eric, machinery for manufacturing naveendevelopment.eu More Bangla Road? Tel: 087-264- wood blinds. Kathu area. Contact details in our website at: http:/ 8952. Nick. Tel: 081-805- 4945. /www.Naveenestate.eu PATONG SAUNA & HEALTH Perfect for couple. Well estab- lished. Email: nongsauna@ hotmail.com BAR FOR RENT PATONG Great bar with good lease. Fur- nished, low rent. Tel: 087-881 7600. I JUST SACKED MY BOSS Home-based business. Com- pensation plan second to none. Not MLM. Email: sevenhills [email protected] Website at http://www.oursecretsuccess. com

INTERNET CAFE 3 rooms, 35 computers, aircon, Rawai. 900, 000 baht. Tel: 089-473 7023. Email: [email protected]

GERMAN RESTAURANT Need help finding a lawyer? In Kata Beach for sale. Tel: 086- 120 3660. Email: chilligarden Try PhuketGazette.Net @hotmail.com 38 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS August 22 - 28, 2009 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

TEACHER TRAINING BACKGAMMON TEFL TTT Language School. WEAVING ENGLISH Retired Businessman looking 120hr or NOT international. BY HAND COMPUTERMAN for Backgammon Players in Ministry of Education Visa. Tel: 100% hand made (OTOP) Sales, service, repairs. Phuket. Tel: 081-577 8443. 076-280869, 089-647 8519. For products made from Internet and WLAN special- further details, please see our Krajood. Please contact ists. Home service. Tel: 076- LOOKING FOR website at http://www.ttt- via by email: extra_sp 288 654, 084-625 7744 EUROPEAN MEN tefl.com @hotmail.com See our (English). Email: computer and women. My name is Web- site at http://www.thai [email protected] Barbie from Hong Kong. I'm CRAVENS NURSERY shop.in.th /extraboom 21, attractive and very open PRESCHOOL minded. I am going to Phuket Premier international child Office soon. I'm looking for European care facility in Chalong. Expe- MEDIA & men and women for friend- rienced, multilingual, teach- MARKETING Equipment ship. Email: sweetdoll070189 ing, child care staff. Providing SERVICES @yahoo.com fun, care and education to Phuket Creation MOVING OFFICE SALE children aged 1-6 years. Pri- SCRABBLE PLAYERS! vate school bus available. Desigh for your identity - AS NEW Modern fixtures, fittings and Let's play! Beginners to ad- Competitive tuition rates. Tel: - Logo vanced welcome. Please call 076-383150, 084-847 1052. - Brochure equip,ent. Glass wall, partitioning glass doors, aircon units, track K.Chris. Tel: 086-942 1930. Website: http://www.cravens - Business card Email: [email protected] nurseryphuket.com and halogen spot lighting, bath- - Web design room fittings, hot water systems, - Signage kitchen blinds, desks. Tel: 085- MEET ME BUDS NURSERY - Presentation 788 5296 (English). Email: Male, 48, looking for like- KINDER GARTEN [email protected] minded people. More info tel: - Photo 087-897 7380. Phuket oldest bi-lingual in- - Corperate identity ternational child care facil- ity. High quality time Tel: 086-953 1706. Personal proven schedule and cur- Email: Services Pets riculum. Experienced na- phuketcreation@gmail. tive English teachers to com BEAUTIFUL PITBULL teach ages 1½ -6. Mon-Fri MASSAGE AT HOME puppies. Tel: 087-146 6622, 8am - 5pm. Bus service We come to your house. Thai 087-274 1388. available from Patong, Cameras & massage: 2 hours for 300 baht. Karon, Kata, Phuket, Equipment Oil massage: 2 hours for 400 FISH TANKS Rawai and Chalong. Tel: baht. Tel: 080-612 0674, 084- Two tanks 48" x 20" x 20" 076-282232, 080-624- 346 2159. and stand. Includes two 7060. Website: www.buds breeding turtles and 20" Ar- -phuket.com AWARD-WINNING SONY HANDYCAM cher Fish / Arowana, with all PHOTOGRAPHER accessories. Would look STEAM/SAUNA Freelance photographer avail- great in a bar or hotel lobby/ able for hire, over 10 years' ex- and swimming pool. Quality reception. Buyer collects. perience, any occasion or as- service for steam rooms, sau- Tel: 087-278 6078 (English), signment, contact Sakhorn. nas and swimming pools. 082-272 0314 (Thai). Email: Tel: 086-305 6372. Email: Newly built, full guarantee and [email protected] [email protected] Port- top security. We are provide folio http://simpson38.multiply. pool and home renovation. Tel: FREE HAMSTER! com 084-191 1288. For further de- Giving away a black bear ham- tails, please see our website at digital video camera re- ster. Also 2 story cage, tubes, http://www.jtechsupply.com corder DCR-TRV33E, LEARN THAI water bottle, food, food bowl and bought brand new duty free. AT HOME sawdust. Tel: 087-807 6391 In very good condition, com- Charming lady Thai teacher (English). Email: beckyltd@ FLOWER IN LOVE plete acccessories and gives Thai and English lessons gmail.com Flower in Love is a manuals, personal warranty. at your home. Full course with flower shop in Phuket. Price: 12,975 baht. Please conversation practice and We have a fresh and contact for more informa- home study material. Begin- Pool Tables artificial flower service tion. Tel: 087-100 6111, 081- ners or more advanced. Tel: for any occasion 956 2406. Email: bunross 081-797 1497. Email: churee (wedding, graduation, @yahoo.com [email protected] POOL TABLES funeral, party) and 9 ft Soverign (Brunswick copy) arrangement (bouquet, pool table with all equipment. SPA AT HOME 50,000 baht. Tel: 087-644 8860 vase, basket, wreath, Thai massage: 250 baht. Oil decor). Free delivery in Computers (English & Thai). Email: christer massage: 300 baht. Body [email protected] Phuket area. Special scrub: 400 baht. Facial: 400 service to those who baht. Tel: 076-244142, 081-895 order from us: a free 3292. Fax: 076-244142. Email: Surfboards photo of the order via [email protected] MMS or e-mail. You can trust us in deliver- ing the best flowers to Personals SURFBOARD - 7S the one you love. To FISH place your order today, 5'11" x 21" x 2 3/8". New - please call Fern at 076- used only once. Includes 221687 or 086-556 NICE-LOOKING GUY fins, deck pad, and leg 1033. Website:http:// is looking for a pretty working rope. 12,500 baht. Tel: www.flowerinlove- lady to spend free time to- 081-894 1994. Email: pk.com gether, or for more. Email: [email protected] tom.fekete @gmail.com

PATONG DOT COM FREE LISTING Your business listed free. Free banner ads. Tel: 084-305 3833. Email: [email protected] For further details, please see our website at the link below: WEB DESIGN http://patong.com An interesting website helps your business. Please con- IT'S DRAMA TIME! tact via by email: extra_sp Classes for 4-16 year olds, @hotmail.com Website: starting Aug 22 at Danz Studio. www.designbyconcept.net Call Denise for more info at Tel: 083-181 9079. August 22 - 28, 2009 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Wheels & Motors

SILVER CHEVROLET MITSUBISHI TRITON HONDA STEED 400CC ALTIS FOR RENT Saloon Cars AVEO Pickups 3.2 GLS Nice bike, registered, economi- 14,000BAHT A MONTH New in December 2007. Auto- Double Cab, 4x4, automatic, cal, serviced, green book. 110, 5-door silver Toyota Altis 1.6 auto matic, ABS, 38,000km. Price: 2006 limited edition. Full 000 baht ono. Please call for for rent. Full insurance. 14,000 CHEV COLORADO LINCOLN TOWNCAR 425,000 baht. Call or mail for leather, aircon, all black. more details. Tel: 089-647 5001. baht per month. Please call or more details. Tel: 086-272 2810 XCAB Chunky rims / tires. Very low mail. Tel: 085-888 3014, 083-201 1973 Full insurance, black leather, (English). Email: carolyn@siam- mileage (9,000km). Immacu- 4621 (English & Thai). Email: CD player, 5 seats. 6 months CBR 150 surveyors.com late. 650,000 baht. Please sirimaj.teankaroj@vacationclub. for 60,000 baht. Please call for Less than 1 year old. 50,000 contact. Tel: 076-512259, 085- more details. Tel: 084-940 baht obo. Please contact Ed for com 071 7134 (English), 087- PERFECT FIRST CAR 8781. more information, Rawai. Tel: 1997 Daihatsu Mira/pickup. 883 4866 (Thai). Email: 086-276 1737. HONDA CIVIC FOR Automatic, powerful stereo [email protected] RENT and amp, reupholstered, re- 4 x 4s HONDA PHANTOM Very nice car with full insur- painted, new battery, new FIRE EDITION Original V8 engine, 7500CC, FORD RANGER ance. 18,000 baht per month, tires, new spot lights, perfect 2008, black, 200cc, 6,100km. greenbook. Price: 650,000 "HURRICANE" negotiable for long-term rental! running condition. A great fun Only 65,000 baht. Insurance baht. Contact Khun Kita Tel: 2004, 4WD, top specs, top Please contact. Tel: 083-591 car. 75,000 baht. Tel: 081-079 ISUZU DMAX LX and registration for 11 months. 089-971 1268 (24hours). condition, low miles! 18,000km. 1202 (English & Thai), 081-537 7637 (English & Thai). Email: Super Deal at 490,000 baht. Excellent condition. Contact 6689 (English & Thai). Email: [email protected] Please contact for more details. Patrick. Tel: 080-696 1390. [email protected] Tel: 081-845 1492 (English). NISSAN CEFIRO MASERATI Email: [email protected] FORTUNER FOR RENT Executive V6, low mileage, Quattroporte. Racing green, tan SUZUKI GSX 750CC 3.0 diesel automatic. For new tyres etc. 2003, dark leather, twin turbo, very fast sa- 2004. Excellent condition, long-term rental at 28,000 blue. Price 460,000 baht. loon car. Very low mileage. 1.2 Motorbikes green book. Price 250,000 baht per month. Call or mail Call for more information. million baht. Please contact for baht. Tel: 081-893 1048, for further details. Tel: 087- Tel: 086-742 6265. more details. Tel: 089-908 7133. 2006 auto, 38,000km. Very 089-973 4307. Email: 886 3056 (English). Email: Email: [email protected] good condition, leather anne@elitepropertyservices- [email protected] seats. Price 620,000 baht. HONDA SHADOW asia.com CAR FOR SALE 400CC HONDA CIVIC 2.0 TOP More details please contact. Toyota Corolla 1.5MGXi, 1997. Tel: 089-474 5238. Email: Aircon, power steering. 150,000 4 airbags, silver-blue, registered Others in 2007. Sale by owner. Please naanaabenjamas@hotmail. baht ono. Contact Maddy for fur- com Rentals ther information. Tel: 080-690 contact for more details. Tel: 6845. 081-081 9424. LOTUS 7 REPLICA P.M.P CAR RENT FORD RANGER XLT 4 Hand built by British engi- Cheap cars for rent. For further TOYOTA YARIS MERCEDES BENZ DOOR 4X4 neer, Toyota engine and details please call. Tel: 083-174 S LIMITED VITO LIMO 2002, 1 owner, 78,000km. Carry running gear, all rebuilt us- American classic tax, insur- 3880, 087-264 6808. Custom interior, massage boy, full options, no accidents. ing new parts. This car is 2007, white. Down payment ance, green book. Regular chairs, TV and DVD, automatic 275,000 baht. Pls contact for a head turner, very quick 100,000 baht, finance 10,704 serviced. 189,000 baht. Tel: doors. Extra long version. Please more info. Tel: 086-948 8139. and lots of fun. Please baht x 43 month period. Tel: 087-922 3242. MINIBUS AND CAR 087-501 5697 (owner). contact. Tel: 085-783 1890. Email: [email protected] FOR RENT contact. Tel: 076-296160, 081-891 3466 (English). HONDA STEED 400CC Fax: 076-296160. Email: Nice bike, registered, serviced, [email protected] new tyres, green book. 85,000 baht. Tel: 076-381875, 089-867 9516 (English), 084-445 6350 ISUZU 6 WHEEL (Thai). Fax: 076-381874. Email: TRUCK [email protected] 2 years old, good condi- tion, with 2-ton crane. Minibus, Vios, Jazz, City 500,000 baht o.n.o. Con- HONDA 400 SUPER for rent. Short or long term. tact Andy, as above. POWER 11,000-18,000 baht per Please contact for more Nice bike. Only 80,000 baht! 3.5 month.For further informa- details. Tel: 076-296160, years old. Request photos! tion please contact. Tel: 081-891 3466 (English). Please contact for more info. 081-538 8567. Email: Fax: 076-296160. Email: Tel: 087-488 1714. Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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