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‘CUTTING DOWN ON OUR NUMBERS IS THE ONLY SOLUTION’ Russian kidnap DNA tests to confirm body POLICE are waiting for DNA test results to confirm the identity of a decompos- ing body found in Cherng Talay that they suspect is that of missing Russian Alexey Slabinskiy. However, Phuket’s top On Guard cop is nearly certain that it is Mr Slabinskiy, as the shorts match those de- Lifeguard Club scribed by his girlfriend who was also abducted, but has since been recov- prepares to cut staff ered alive by police. with danger season Full story Page 3 Superintendent lurking on horizon removed over graft claims By Chutharat Plerin The Chalong Police Super- intendent has been THE Phuket Lifeguard Club (PLC) paying out of pocket transferred as the Public- to upgrade life-saving equipment will result in about sector Anti Corruption 20 per cent of the island’s lifeguards being laid off as Commission begins its in- Phuket enters its danger season at the beaches. vestigation into allegations PLC President Prathaiyut Chuayuan revealed the that Chalong Police offic- news this week as his organization considers whether ers extorted cash from the or not to renew its contract with the Phuket Provincial dive community. Administration Organization (PPAO). “We have yet to decide whether we will agree to the Full story Page 8 22-million-baht contract. If we renew it, I will have to cut staff by about 20 per cent,” he said. Lake filler to Last year, 928 people were saved by Phuket life- guards. However, despite lifeguards’ efforts, 23 died, halt or face according to PPAO Tourism Department statistics. “Already, one foreigner and one Thai national have legal action died this year; 41 people have been saved,” confirmed A DEVELOPER has been tourism officer Nararit Touyon. ordered to stop filling a pri- The layoffs, costing 20 lifeguards their jobs, would mary catchment for rain come despite a 10 per cent increase in government runoff, as the dust from the funding. earthmoving has become a The new contract provides 2mn baht more than last serious health hazard to years’ 10-month contract, set to expire on… Rassada residents.

Continued on Page 9 Phuket lifeguards have rescued 41 people already this year, and rough seas are expected soon. Full stories Pages 4-5; 36-37 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 Kidnappers of 4-year-old

Property intercepted at bus station A life full of leasure at By Woranut Pechdee Attitude Club’s Satur- QUICK action by a Phuket village days Condo Page 13 headman Tuesday night stopped a couple about to board a bus to Business Bangkok with a 4-year-old boy who had been abducted from his Silk Air celebrates 25 home in Koh Kaew. years of flying Phuket’s Worried parents of the boy, skies. Page 17 named by police only as “Nong Ice”, reported their son missing from their home in Koh Kaew Soi In Focus 10 at about 8pm after scouring the Phuket’s air pollution is neighborhood for him. “After the parents failed to find causing major health him, they went to Phuket’s main problems. Page 36-37 bus terminal with village headman Sangkom Sinthupradit and local village defence volunteers to see Food if he was there,” explained Phuket Celebirty chef’s Phuket City Police Superintendent Nong Ice (left) sits across from the couple who took him. Photo: PR Dept venture brings creativity Sermphan Sirikong. rest, and with the support of the “The couple were unemployed Members of the search party local villagers, escorted them to and asked for food. While at the to the table. Page 41 saw the accused – Thanawat Phuket City Police Station,” Col house, they befriended Nong Ice, Ouanain and Yupin Matratturat Sermphan said. saying they did not have children Health from Bangkok – sitting with the At the police station, the par- of their own,” Col Sermphan said. boy, waiting to board a bus. ents explained that Mr Thanawat Col Sermpan urged all parents Tasteless, scentless “The village headman moved in and Ms Yupin first came to their to beware of strangers with and highly toxic. The truth and placed the couple under ar- home about a week ago. their children. about roofies. Page 44

Sport Investigation of workers’ deaths begins WORKPLACE health and safety tives from the contractor and the Swimmers from around officials began an investigation municipality to establish pre- the region converge on this week into the deaths of four cisely what happened, Yudhakarn Thanyapura. Page 48 sewer maintenance workers who Ovasith, chief of the Phuket Pro- died in a Phuket Town sewer on vincial Labour Protection and March 26. Welfare Office, told the Gazette. Saijai Luesup, head of the in- “This is a big case. We will vestigation, told the Gazette on need assistance from the regional Wednesday that the Phuket Pro- office in Surat Thani. They have vincial Labour Protection and better qualified experts and the Welfare Office had asked rep- right equipment for carrying out resentatives from the workers’ The victims’ families. Photo: Gazette file the investigation,” he said. contractor, Eastern Thai Con- The four who died had been sulting 1992 Co Ltd, to present themselves on April tasked with maintenance of a sewer access point, 18 to give an official statement about the incident and they succumbed to unexpected hydrogen sul- and to present any relevant documents. fide fumes one by one, trying to rescue each other. Investigators will then interview the representa- – Irfarn Jamdukor Body of executed man found FISHERMEN on Tuesday discov- “There was a deep cut across ered the body of a man who had his neck that left him almost de- been executed floating near the capitated. There were also main fishing port in Rassada. wounds from a sharp object on “We believe the body is that of his chin,” Lt Ronnaphum said. a Myanmar national who worked Police questioned residents, but on a fishing boat. He likely got in none of them were able to make a a fight with other crew members, positive identification. was killed and then thrown over- “We will keep the case open and board,” said Lt Ronnaphum attempt to identify the body,” Lt Permpoon of Phuket City Police. Ronnaphum added. The man, who appeared to be Earlier this year, the body of in his 30s, was found floating face another violently assaulted man down with his hands tied together was found floating in the same area. with a shirt. – Kritsada Mueanhawong April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Aussie ‘alcoholiday’ starts with custody on landing AN AUSTRALIAN tourist who passed out The nurse said that as Mr Boubis woke, he drunk during his flight to Phuket last Friday seemed dazed and confused. was carried off the plane still unconscious on “He even groped one of the female staff,” arrival and rushed to Thalang Hospital. she added. The man, named by police as Christopher Officers from the Thalang Police arrived Lazarus Boubis, 39, later regained conscious- soon after to take Mr Boubis into custody. ness in the emergency ward at the hospital, “The man’s flight landed at about 9pm [on but immediately went on a rampage through March 28]. We brought him to Thalang the facility. Police Station as soon as doctors said it Thieves in Russia withdrew 400,000 “He was shouting and verbally abusing was safe to do so,” Lt Chatree Chuwichian baht from Mr Sun's account. staff, scaring them, before he collapsed again explained. unconscious in an emergency treatment Mr Boubis was later released without fac- A startled nurse discovers Aussie tourist room,” one nurse reported. ing any charges. – Thawit Bilabdullar Mr Boubis on the floor at Thalang Hospital. Chinese tourist warns of ATM skimmer scam A CHINESE tourist in Phuket has DNA tests to confirm issued a warning of skimmer gangs after thieves in Russia with- drew 400,000 baht from his account. “On March 24, my bank called to ask me where I was, because body found is Alexey my account showed several with- drawals in Russia between March By Saran Mitrarat specially trained sniffer dogs from 22 and 24,” said Haohao Sun. Nakhon Sri Thammarat to search “At the time the 400,000 baht PHUKET’s top cop this week said the area. At 1pm [on Friday] I was taken out, I was in Phuket. I he is 80 per cent sure that a de- received a report that the body of don’t know how the money could composed body found in Cherng a foreign male had been found at have been withdrawn in Russia.” Talay last Saturday was that of a lagoon near the suspects’ rented Mr Sun said that the last time missing Russian Alexey house. he had withdrawn money was on Slabinskiy. “We believe the body is that of March 19 from a Siam Commer- The skull had been separated Mr Slabinskiy as the sniffer dogs cial Bank ATM at the Premium from the body and was no longer found the remains while search- Outlet Mall on the bypass road. identifiable, and so police are seek- ing the area using the scent from Mr Sun immediately notified ing to identify the remains with Mr Slabinskiy’s belongings,” Gen the Phuket City Police after being DNA tests and through dental Ong-art said on Saturday. contacted by his bank. The case records. The grisly discovery follows the is now under investigation. “We are waiting for DNA test sister of the missing man, Tatiana “I would like my situation to be results from the Forensic Office Novoselova, and her husband a lesson for other tourists. I have in Surat Thani to confirm whether Sergei Luklanov offering half a three Chinese friends vacationing or not it is him,” Provincial Police million baht for information lead- in Phuket who have also been Commander Ong-art Phiewruang- ing to the arrest of Mr Boychuk skimmed out of money. Together, nont said on Wednesday. and Mr Novichkov. we have lost a total of about 1 Maj Gen Ong-art gave two rea- An additional 100,000 baht was million baht,” Mr Sun said. sons for his confidence the body offered to whoever found Mr “Please be aware of skimmer is that of Mr Slabinskiy. Rescue workers recovered the body. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong Slabinskiy. gangs.” “First, Mr Slabinskiy’s girl- shorts. fugitive suspects, Oleksandr “We have sent photographs of Mr Sun’s warning comes one friend, Iana Strizheus, said that the “Second, the body hair on the Boychuk, 44, and Aleksandr the suspects to immigration au- month after police called on tour- last time she saw Mr Slabinskiy, corpse was blond, which is com- Novichkov, 58, had rented a house thorities. I believe they are still in ists and Phuket residents to bring he was wearing red shorts. The mon among Caucasians.” in Soi Koktanode in Cherng Talay. Thailand, but it’s likely they have scam artists to justice. body we found was dressed in red Police had learned that the two “We dispatched 40 officers and left Phuket,” Gen Ong-art said. — Kritsada Mueanhawong 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 Better training would make safer bus drivers A sneak A HOUSING developer faces legal action if he MORE than half of the respon- dents to a Phuket Gazette poll said continues filling in a lake north of Samkong. that better training for tour bus Soil-dumping as part of an anti-erosion project drivers was the best way to stop may continue as long as health issues are the carnage on Patong Hill. Two people crushed to death by addressed. a runaway bus in December sent The Phuket Gazette’s Irfarn Jamdukor reports. officials scrambling for ideas on how to prevent more needless deaths on the notorious slope. RASSADA Municipality is prepar- The dense clouds of dust alone In response, the Gazette asked ing to file a police complaint if the raised serious health concerns, readers: “What is the best way to lake filling at the Srisuchart with adult residents seeking hos- prevent further deadly bus acci- Grandview housing estate, located pital treatment and infants dents on Patong Hill?” on the bypass road, extends be- developing breathing difficulties More than 1,100 people took yond “containing bankside (see pages 36-37). part in the poll, with 53.3% of all erosion”. Work on containing the respondents choosing “better The municipality ordered bankside erosion was allowed to training for drivers” as their top Srisuchart Grandview Co Ltd to resume, but only after the con- choice. shore up the banks of the lake to tractor agreed to implement Better driver training was also prevent erosion, as reported on eight countermeasures to reduce the top choice among all three de- A bus driver sits behind the wheel during a re-enactment for police, after crashing into a house in Patong. Photo: Gazette file page one of the the noise and mographic categories: Thai December 14 dust created by nationals (71%), Local foreign The option to “Change legal Allowing buses to use the hill issue of the the incessant residents (51%) and Tourists / standards for bus brakes in Thai- road only to exit Patong scored Gazette. parade of dump Visitors to Phuket (51%). land to ensure full redundancy” 4.3%, while enforcing a ban on However, the trucks. Second favorite was the option scored 11.8% of the votes, with all buses from other provinces company began “We have to build the long-awaited Patong enforcing a ban on all large ve- from using the hill, as they are un- adding soil to plain clothes Tunnel, garnering 19.7% of the hicles from using the Patong Hill familiar with it, scored just 1.3%. the banks in an officers inspect- votes cast. road close behind with 9.6%. – Phuket Gazette area not indi- ing the site cated by the every day,” ex- municipality be- plained Nipit fore being Jaruenkarn, stopped and re- chief of Rassada directed to the Municipality’s area of erosion. ‘70 meters is too much. Engineering Di- At one sec- That’s not for erosion vision. tion of the lake, control. It means they want “We are only dump trucks allowing them to filled in more to do something on the continue the than 70 meters land – and that is illegal’ anti-erosion from where the – Kaem Sukwaree, work, of which bank once Chief of the Natural Resources about 20 per stood – far be- and Environment Phuket office cent remains to yond the 30m be done. tract approved that allowed the “If the anti-pollution measures dump trucks delivering the pay- are not adhered to, or if they start loads of soil to turn around. dumping soil in the lake where it Yet, it was public pressure does not counter erosion, we will through protest and a raft of seri- file a police complaint against the ous health issues that prompted contractor and the landowner.” the threat of legal action and a “ban on the entire project” by Rassada IT’S ONLY NATURAL Municipality. “We ordered work to cease on Kasem Sukwaree, chief of the March 6 following a protest by Phuket office of the Ministry of local residents. They called for Natural Resources and Environ- action to be taken to reduce the ment, said that reinforcing the noise and dust created by the banks to stop erosion was not a trucks hauling soil into the area,” problem. explained Rassada Mayor Phudit “Exactly how much can be Raksarat. filled in is at the discretion of the April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 behind the watershed environmental experts at Rassada “Water flows from this lake to Municipality,” he said. the other two. If this lake is filled “I think 30 meters would be in, more water will flow very about right, but 70 meters is too quickly to the lower lakes and much. That’s not for erosion con- cause flooding.” trol. It means they want to do something on the land – and that PAPER TIGER is illegal.” Mr Kasem also clarified that a Chief Kasem was also at pains to landowner cannot fill in a lake on point out that his office had no his own land – even if the land- authority to initiate any legal ac- owner has a Chanote title for the tion. property. “By law, the MNRE has no au- “Anyone wanting to carry out thority to press charges or file any form of construction that will police complaints against people affect a natural water resource we believe have broken environ- must first have the permission of mental laws,” he said. our office, as stipulated by the “We can investigate when National Environmental Quality called on by local authorities and Act [NEQA].” pass on any complaints we re- Section 12 of the act empow- ceive to the relevant local ers local administrations, such as administrations, but other than that municipalities, and MNRE offices there is nothing we can do.” to preserve any water resource as Mr Kasem said he had sent two a utility for people living nearby formal notices to Rassada Mayor and to prevent public hazards such Phudit over the past year, remind- as flooding, Mr Kasem explained. ing him of the MNRE’s duty to “The penalty for ignoring this preserve natural resources. order is up to one year in prison “We sent a notice in July last or a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or Dump trucks at the Srisuchart Grandview lake filled in more than 70 meters from where the bank once stood. year and again on February 13, but both,” he said. he was not aware of how impor- the local municipality or even lo- rain runoff from the hills that run we have not received any requests tant the Srisuchart lake might be. cal residents would be able to give along the west side of the bypass to investigate any water resources WORTH PROTECTING? “We are responsible for over- better information than us.” road. in Rassada,” he said. seeing the ‘big view’ in Phuket,” To that, local resident Veerayuth “We have three lakes in the area. “The mayor has yet to file a Although Mr Kasem extolled the he said. “When it comes to spe- Sengsawang, 42, explained to the The lake being filled in is the big- complaint to the police. Whether importance of preserving natural cific information about the Gazette that the Srisuchart lake gest and on higher ground than the that is done depends entirely on water resources, he admitted that importance of lakes in each area, was the primary catchment for others,” he said. the municipality.” 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 No charges yet for drivers in speedboat collision POLICE have yet to charge anyone involved witnesses, he said, as they had already left in the speedboat crash that occurred off the the country. coast of Krabi in February, as they have not “We met the injured passengers at Krabi been able to determine fault, confirmed Lt Hospital before they were transferred to Sophon Kongthong of the Krabi City Police. Phuket and asked them to present themselves Six people were injured, two of whom were for questioning at the station after they were hospitalized, after the Chainartnumchork 8 and released,” Lt Sophon explained. the The Pimmasa 5 collided near the popular The two have yet to appear at the station. tourist destination of Ao Nang. “We did question the drivers, and they both “We are waiting to question the prime wit- claimed to be driving safely and not at high nesses: the two hospitalized passengers. They speeds,” said Lt Sophon. were transferred to Bangkok Hospital Phuket “We are working with the Krabi Marine to receive treatment,” said Lt Sophon. Office to investigate and inspect the boats.” Two passengers were hospitalized after the The police were not able to question other – Irfarn Jamdukor crash. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

Chaiyot Panyawai (left) is Phuket’s new senator. Photo: PR Department Heat between beach chair Local lawyer wins election club, boot campers cooled for Phuket’s By Irfarn Jamdukor THE Nai Harn Beach Chair Club president took to the sand on Senator seat Saturday in an attempt to dissolve UNOFFICIAL results of last lingering tension between lounge Sunday’s senatorial election on chair operators and a group of the island indicated that local expats in an exercise class. lawyer Chaiyot Panyawai, 47, During the “Clean the Beach won the contest to become Boot Camp” on March 15, the Phuket’s new representative in expats had squared off with a few the Upper House. operators who were setting up Mr Chaiyot, president of the chairs in the space where they Phuket branch of the Lawyers were trying to work out. Council of Thailand, garnered “I understand where each party 19,262 votes, confirmed Phuket is coming from. I support what Election Commission (PEC) Di- the beach clean-up group does – rector Kittipong Thiengkunakrit. it creates a community and keeps Voter turnout was low, with the beach clean,” Nai Harn Beach only 79,322 (30.36%) of Phuket’s Chair Club President Joung Solos 261,231 eligible voters opting to told the Gazette. exercise their suffrage rights, Mr Mr Joung mentioned that while Kittipong said. observing the group’s activities on “Of these, 12,642 voters Saturday, he noticed that it had an [15.94%] ticked ‘No Vote’ on the adverse effect on one chair Mr Joung suggested ways of easing tension between chair operators and boot campers. Photo: Malte Henning ballot. There were also 2,905 operator’s business. “It is a public beach, therefore As a short-term solution, Mr should explain their activities to [3.66%] spoiled ballots,” said Mr “The group was exercising everyone has the right to be there Joung suggested that “the boot Rawai Municipality. I believe that Kittipong. very close to the front line of and to use it,” he said. “The camp could rent a set of chairs officials will support the group’s “The results of the poll will be chairs. There was little space be- operators have a right to their while they are exercising. That objective because it is a positive announced officially by the Elec- tween them and the chairs and it space as much as the group does.” way, they can have a place for their activity that benefits the public,” tion Commission [EC] in Bangkok became quite noisy during their One of the lounge chair orga- things and, if needed, a place to Mr Joung said. within 30 days, as stipulated by activities,” he explained. nizers spoke up about the effects rest. This will also help to make Krix Luther, leader of the boot election law.” “I could see that it made some the boot camp has on his business. the beach chair operators feel camp, supported the ideas put As the Gazette went to press tourists in the vicinity uncomfort- “We have no customers be- more comfortable,” he said. forth by Mr Joung. on Wednesday, the PEC had yet able. The operator ultimately lost cause of this group. Tourists During the meeting, local “This is a good, initial solution to receive any complaints of business during the boot camp, as complain about the noise and have Phuket businesses, as well as the to the conflict. I agree with his irregularities at the polls. some customers did not want to no space to relax,” explained the Gazette’s Phuket Today show, advice,” Mr Luther said. According to the Election Act, sit in that area.” man, who wished to be known stepped up to sponsor the boot “We will continue to do what any person may file a complaint Mr Joung noted that this was only as Mr Tuey. camp by renting a set of chairs we do, as it is good for the envi- within 180 days of the poll results probably why the operators had “They drop their things next to every two weeks when the event ronment. And I hope to gain being announced by the EC in asked the group to move away our chairs and some of them sit is held. support from Rawai Municipality Bangkok. – Saran Mitrarat from their chairs on March 15. down without paying.” “For the long term, the group in the future.” Brazen thief nabs cop’s motorbike A PHUKET Police officer has “There are many motor- become the latest victim of bikes parked in front of the motorbike theft on the island. main building where they re- Sen Sgt Maj Narong Wilairat main as evidence seized, but reported at 6:30am last Friday there are no CCTV cameras that his motorbike had been monitoring that area of the stolen from in front of his po- parking lot,” he said. lice accommodation just In 2010, the Chalong Police meters from the main building auctioned off 18 of the bikes at Chalong Police Station. that had been seized in drug- “My son used the motorbike There is no CCTV in the area. Photo: Gazette file related cases. – a red Honda Click Phuket li- The lack of CCTV evidence cense plate ‘Khor Kor Sor 81’– every day and parked has left Sgt Narong with no clues to investigate his it in front of our room every evening,” he said. stolen motorbike. Sgt Narong explained that motorbikes were often “I’ll have to do the best I can and work with the stolen from in front of Chalong Police Station. case investigator,” he said. – Woranut Pechdee April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Call for black water solutions By Saran Mitrarat “The heavy rain caused the water levels to rise. The sediment THE Phuket governor was on site mixed with the water and washed today when a fresh flow of black into the sea,” he explained. water washed into the sea at Governor Maitri demonstrated Karon Beach. the safety and cleanliness of the Governor Maitri Inthusut hap- water by washing his hands and pened to be on location to lead an arms in it, much like he did in Feb- investigation into black water and ruary when the same alleged lines of trash sediment-water that plagued ‘I will hold a conference combination flowed the beach last onto the beach. Friday. with Karon residents and “My short-term The gover- officials to discuss the solution is to dredge nor denied that situation and how every- the Nong Han Ca- wastewater nal, from the water was the cause one can help to fix it… ’ pump station to the of the black – Phuket Governor beach. This should water today, Maitri Inthusut take about three but affirmed its days to complete. presence in the water on March 28. We will also install a net at the “Despite its dark color, the canal’s water gate to catch gar- water today was not wastewater. bage,” he said. However, the contaminated water “The long-term plan is to dig on March 28 was found to be steps into the land along the canal caused by a broken wastewater that will catch sediment and slow Governor Maitri Inthusut has suggested solutions to the ongoing black water problem at Karon Beach. pipe,” he said. it from reaching the water. Addi- “Karon Municipality has already tionally, I would like to build an wastewater pipes have broken. standing (MoU) to temporarily residents to resolve these issues. fixed the broken pipe.” emergency treatment pond.” Gov Maitri called on local relinquish control of wastewater Next Tuesday, at 7:30pm, I will Governor Maitri claimed that the The emergency pond will serve officials and residents to help in management in the area to the hold a conference with Karon black water today was due to sedi- as a back-up water-treatment plant the mission against black water, Wastewater Management Author- residents and officials to discuss ment in the Nong Han Canal being and will only operate if the main despite Karon Municipality ity of Thailand (WMA). the situation and how everyone stirred up by recent rain. treatment plant is overflowing or signing a Memorandum of Under- “We need help from officials and can help to fix it.” Mini-crepe vendor and his donor meet

Mr Prayoon and his partner, Dah, meet Ms Gibson and thank her. IT WAS an emotional meeting last changed her plans when she heard week between the man who lost Mr Prayoon would be going back his only source of livelihood – a to his province for the month. sidecar outfitted to make crepes “I wanted to make a connection – and the New Zealand woman with Mr Prayoon, and to meet his who gave him the money to buy a family,” she said. new one. “I’ve had difficult times in my Crepe vendor Prayoon life, but there was always some- Impuang, whose sidecar was con- one who helped me. I felt sumed by flames on February 12, fortunate to be in a position to give drove his new sidecar to the to someone else, and I hope to Gazette office in Koh Kaew last keep in touch with Mr Prayoon,” Thursday and cooked kanom she said in a voice that quavered tokyo for his donor, Delyse from time to time. Gibson: savory with sausage and Ms Gibson presented Mr sweet with custard cr me. Prayoon and his partner, Dah, with “My heart is full,” Mr Prayoon souvenirs from New Zealand, said through an interpreter, paus- including a flag and a baseball cap ing from time to time to maintain bearing her country’s national his composure. “If I hadn’t emblem, the Silver Fern. gotten help from you, I’d have Mr Prayoon mounted the flag gone to a loan shark for sure. But on his sidecar and blessed Ms now my life is back to normal and Gibson. “May you have a healthy I can support my family again as and long life. If I’m ever in a posi- before. Thank you so much.” tion to give you something in Ms Gibson had originally return, I’ll surely do it,” he said. planned to visit Phuket in April but – Saran Mitrarat 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 Chalong police chief moved in wake of extortion charges

By Woranut Pechdee

EXTORTION charges against the Chalong Police have led to the transfer of the station’s top officer, A marcher takes a break to pose. Superintendent Krittapas Daz- intharasorn. “We transferred him to Thalang PDRC march Police Station as the Public- sector Anti Corruption Commis- and motor to sion [PACC] is investigating the Chalong Police after a report of extortion was filed by members show support of the dive industry,” explained THE two factions of the People’s Provincial Police Commander Democratic Reform Committee Ong-art Phiewruangnont. (PDRC) anti-government protest- “Col Krittapas was in Chalong ers in Phuket united last Saturday a long time and developed close to march through Phuket Town relationships with his men, which and stage a motorcade along made it hard for him to maintain Phuket’s west coast. discipline.” The Krabot Rak Chart faction The transfer came after Gov- led by former Rassada Mayor ernor Maitri Inthusut announced Suratin Lian-udom massed in on Tuesday that groups led by the front of the Phuket Revenue Of- Phuket Employment Office staff fice on Narisorn Road, before will check the work permits of all 190 working dive instructors at the joining fellow PDRC supporters Chalong Police Superintendent was transferred after a petition was given to PACC Secretary Prayong (left). led by Amnuay Kumban and 114 dive companies on the island. Theerawut Sritularak in front of The immigration documents of dive Station, where they say they were had been extorted by police for the PACC,” Gov Maitri said on Phuket Provincial Hall at 9am. students will also be checked. asked for money but not charged amounts between 3,000 and 20,000 Tuesday. United, the protesters num- Officers will ensure that in- with any crime. baht per month. Mr Prayong of the PACC has bered about 1,000 people, said Mr structors have their documents in About two weeks later, the After receiving the complaint, promised a thorough investigation Suratin. order and will record the names Association of Thailand for Under- Gov Maitri ordered Col Krittapas into the March 10 events and le- “Although we are divided in our of all foreign employees, Gov water Sports (ATUS) met with – who has denied any wrongdo- gal action against any officer opinions of how the protests Maitri said. representatives from dive compa- ing by his officers – to file a found guilty of wrongdoing. should continue, we are united in The investigation stems from nies in Phuket to strategize a written report by March 28 Officials will also address lack wanting to show the government events that occurred on March 10, response. explaining what had happened. of clarity in work definitions in dive how many Phuket residents do not when 20 foreign dive instructors The group later presented the “That report was filed as re- instructors’ work permits. want them to be in power any- were rounded up at Chalong Pier governor with a document signed quired, and has been given to more,” he told the Gazette. and taken to the Chalong Police by 41 dive instructors who said they Prayong Preeyachitt, Secretary of Additional reporting by Saran Mitrarat At 9am, the protesters marched from Provincial Hall through the heart of Phuket Town – coursing onto Montri Road to the Surin Circle (Clocktower Phi Phi death report refuted Circle), then onto Rassada Road, Yaowarat Road, Phang Nga Road, THE chief medical inspector investigating the to our report, the lieved that the women had drunk a DEET-laced left onto Montri Road and back to mysterious deaths of Canadian sisters Noemi and women were found cocktail, then it was thought they had been Provincial Hall. Audrey Belanger on Phi Phi Island in 2012 has dead in their room at poisoned by a pesticide in their hotel room. That afternoon, protesters dismissed recent reports from the Canadian news the Phi Phi Palms “We do not know what killed the sisters. mounted vehicles to stage a mo- network CBC suggesting that the sisters died Residence on June This has left us with very little to move for- torcade that paraded through from aluminum phosphide poisoning. 15, 2012, covered in ward on. We can’t stage a special crackdown Kathu, Patong, Kalim, Kamala, Dr Pasakorn Akarasewi, Director of the Bu- vomit, with similar on chemicals used in Krabi when we do not Cherng Talay and Thalang, then reau of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Public signs of trauma on know which chemical killed the sisters or how returned southbound along Health’s Department of Disease Control, told their bodies and blue Canadian sisters Noemi they came to ingest it,” he said. Thepkrasattri Road to Provincial the Gazette that though death was likely caused fingernails and toe- and Audrey Belanger. Weerapong Dollar, chief of the Disease Photo: Gazette file Hall in Phuket Town. by acute intoxication from a pesticide, “We nails.” Control Department at the Krabi Public Health The protests in Phuket coin- do not know exactly which one.” Initial autopsies conducted in Thailand iden- Office, concurred. cided with mass rallies in Bangkok “DEET was the only chemical we could tified undisclosed amounts of DEET in the “We inspected the scene and the bodies, but led by PDRC leader Suthep find in the two sisters’ bodies, according to women’s systems. Those results were refuted found no traces of chemicals at above-normal Thaugsuban, who is calling for the autopsy report,” he said. by Quebec coroners, who then conducted sec- levels that could have caused death,” he said. national reforms before another “I have no idea how aluminum phosphide ondary autopsies. “As we do not know what killed the Belanger election is held. [a pesticide used to control bedbugs in some Col Phrutthipong Nutchanart, Krabi City sisters, all we can do is continue with our regu- – Kritsada Mueanhawong hotels] came up in the CBC report. According Police Superintendent, said it was initially be- lar health campaigns.” – Irfarn Jamdukor Cop-avoider lands in ditch A MAN who sped through a po- of the Tah Chat Chai Police. lice checkpoint early last Saturday Mr Ekkapot hurt his back in the morning was seriously injured crash and could not flee the scene. when he crashed his pickup truck “Officers searched the car and into a roadside ditch while trying did not find anything illegal. We to escape Thalang Police officers. believe he might have thrown Ekkapot Fungwittaya, 27, something out of the truck during charged through the checkpoint in the pursuit,” Col Prakob said. Thalang just after midnight. Mr Ekkapot was charged only Police gave pursuit and after sev- with evading a police checkpoint, eral kilometers, Mr Ekkapot made as lack of physical evidence pre- a sharp left that landed him in a cluded pressing other charges. The pickup was pulled from the ditch, said Lt Col Prakob Boonkwan – Thawit Bilabdullar ditch and the driver sent to hospital. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Top lifeguard Land-grabber lawsuit warns of staff cuts, despite Officials to press charges against 29 after prolonged police delay By Kritsada Mueanhawong bigger budget From Page 1 OFFICIALS from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environ- …April 27, and is the first raise ment (MNRE) announced a plan after a three-year freeze. on March 26 to sue 29 landown- Tourism officer Mr Nararit ers found to be encroaching on added that the PPAO has set aside Phuket’s Sirinath Marine National an extra 1mn baht to provide life- Park land. saving equipment. “Right now we plan to sue the “This will pay for radios, emer- landowners for encroachment onto gency oxygen tanks, binoculars, a total of 1,500 rai. I want to get rescue boards, rescue floats and back as much of Sirinath National other essential equipment,” he said. Park as we can,” said MNRE per- However, Mr Prathaiyut said manent secretary Chote Trachu. that the PLC would still have to “We have filed several com- spend 3mn baht on upgrading plaints regarding the issue, but equipment. the police investigation has taken “The money is not enough to too long and has shown no clear pay for upkeep costs and salaries,” plan on how they will penalize the he said. offenders.” Lifeguards make between The MNRE plans to sue for two 15,000 and 18,000 baht a month, different offenses, Mr Chote said. he added. The first offense deals with “We have 108 men working landowners that claim rights to as lifeguards along the beaches land that has been illegally Park Chief Cheewapap displays a map of allegedly stolen land to MNRE permanent secretary Chote Trachu. each day. If we renew the con- expanded (Sor Kor Buam). This “For the illegal appropriation of ment onto national park land. “The investigation by the tract and cut some of the staff, means that the land title in land, we can order the immediate “It might take some time to re- Department of National Parks, there will only be 88 men on duty question maintains the relative di- removal of any offending build- voke the land titles signed by Wildlife and Plant Conservation – covering the same area – to mensions and shape of the original ings,” Mr Chote said. former park chiefs because the into park chiefs illegally signing look after people’s lives,” Mr plot boundaries, but was illegally The second offense deals with documents appear to be legiti- off on land titles is taking too long. Prathaiyuth said. expanded to cover more land than illegally issued land titles by former mate, when in fact they were not We are hiring our own private “We have been working hard for was first registered. park chiefs that allow encroach- issued legally,” Mr Chote said. lawyers to expedite the process.” three years on the same budget. My staff have never gotten a raise. Cutting down on our numbers is After fatal building collapse, officials reassure underpass is safe the only way I can do that.” PHUKET Highways Office Director Samak tection and Welfare (DLPW) is considering fil- “They file all Last year, the PPAO increased Luedwonghad has called for confidence in the ing a complaint against Ital-Thai for failing to of the different the number of lifeguard stations construction of the island’s first underpass in submit a construction site safety plan. types of safety from 33 to 38, although the bud- the wake of a fatal building collapse which “Please be assured that the Phuket under- evaluation re- get was not raised to support the killed 10 people in Samut Prakarn last month. pass is safe,” Phuket Highways Department ports required, increase. The Phuket underpass, on the bypass road Director Samak Luedwonghad said including road “We work hard and save near the Central Festival Phuket shopping mall, “Before starting construction, Ital-Thai filed safety audits and people’s lives for little pay. Our life- is under construction by the same developer a full safety report to the Highways Depart- seismic integrity guards have big hearts and have involved in the fatal building collapse: Italian- ment and a full worker safety plan to DLPW.” tests,” he said. in the past even volunteered to do Thai Development Co Ltd (Ital-Thai). Mr Samak added that Ital-Thai has filed all “These safety The project is on schedule. their jobs without payment,” said Following an investigation into the collapse its required safety reports for the underpass reports are not Photo: Woranut Pechdee Mr Prathaiyuth. of the medical institute building on the outskirts every month since construction began in No- secret; we can show the public anytime they “We might have to ask them to of Bangkok, the Department of Labour Pro- vember 2012. ask to see them.” – Saran Mitrarat do that again.” 10 PHUKET GAZETTE NATIONAL NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 Camps prepare for battle after daylight gun attack ONE protester was killed and four others injured on Tuesday when gunmen fired in broad daylight at their convoy while travelling on an Thai and Australian police nabbed expressway in Nonthaburi prov- the men after coordinated efforts. ince, in a further inflammation of Photo: The Nation the political conflict. The group from the Students and People’s Network for Huge heroin Thailand’s Reform (STR), travel- ling in a three-vehicle convoy, were haul hunted returning from a rally led by core protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban at the Chaeng Wattana rally site. down by The convoy was hit by gunfire as it was passing a tollgate and enter- ing the expressway. Aussie cops The slain man was travelling in A TOTAL of 147 kilograms of the lead vehicle with STR leaders, grade-A heroin, with a street value while the four injured protesters of more than 3 billion baht, was were in the following two ve- discovered hidden in a frozen sea- hicles. At a press briefing, STR food container heading to Australia adviser Nitithorn Lamlua said the from Ranong. attack showed that police could Two men – one Malaysian and not be trusted to protect members the other Thai – were arrested in of his group, adding that the STR the drug bust that stemmed from a would travel with maximum self- month-long operation coordinated defense capability when by Thai and Australian police. conducting future activities, and Secretary-General of the Office was ready to counter any threat. of the Narcotics Control Board The slain man was identified as (ONCB) Pongsapat Pongcharoen, STR guard Wasan Khamwong, told the press that Malaysian na- reported The Nation. He was pro- tional Yi Yong Ho and his Thai nounced dead at Ramathibodi accomplice Kritsana Meenant used Hospital, while the four injured a marine-life export company’s of- people, including two women, fice in Bang Rin to repackage the were being treated there. Anti-government protesters take photos of a picture of their slain comrade placed under a stage in the group's encampment near Government House in Bangkok. Photo: Reuters narcotics to send them along with The risk of political violence has the seafood products to Australia. heightened with the two rival could serve as preparation for an Mr Nuttawut called on military The Australian Federal Police groups organizing mass gather- actual battle. leaders not to declare martial law had previously contacted their ings set for April 5. The UDD Secretary-General aimed at preventing the red shirts Thai counterparts to inquire about pro-government red shirts are set Nuttawut Saikuar said there would from moving into Bangkok. a large delivery of heroin that to converge in large numbers be no confrontation between the Surapong Tovichakchaikul, chief would be sent to Australia, so Thai around Bangkok, while a key anti- red shirts and the anti-government advisor at the government’s Centre police decided to investigate the government movement is protesters, but the red shirts were for the Administration of Peace and case, Gen Pongsapat said. arranging a meeting of provincial ready to enter Bangkok if there Order (CAPO), said police were ca- On March 25, Mr Yi and Mr reform councils from across the two children killed in an M79 were a military coup. pable of coping with political Kritsana returned to Ranong to country at Lumpini Park. grenade attack. The gathering was organized by gatherings of the two camps under take the drugs to the company’s Since November 30, there have United Front for Democracy local and provincial red-shirt lead- the Internal Security Act. office for re-packaging, Gen been 21 deaths and 733 cases of against Dictatorship (UDD) chair- ers with the aim to ready them for He said CAPO’s chief Chalerm Pongsapat said. injuries related to non-Deep South man Jatuporn Promphan said further mobilization, possibly Yoobamrung had repeatedly told The Thai police team had been political strife. The first outbreak about 500,000 red shirts would moved further inside Bangkok, in Mr Nuttawut to ensure that the red tailing the pair for nearly a month of violence, at Rajamangala Sta- converge at Aksa Road, off case of any sudden development shirts remained peaceful during and decided to arrest them at this dium, between red shirts and Phutthamonthon in western such as a coup, or the appoint- Saturday’s rally. point, reported The Nation. Ramkhamhaeng University stu- Bangkok. UDD chief adviser ment of a non-elected prime Army commander-in-chief The seized heroin carried the dents saw five people killed. Thida Thavornseth said Aksa minister, Mr Nuttawut said. Prayuth Chan-ocha said the ‘Lion on Globe’ logo, which The latest violence before Road was a good, spacious venue A meeting of key UDD leaders military’s stance and security mea- reportedly originated in Myanmar, Tuesday’s incident near the and the gathering on Saturday was was planned to be held on Thurs- sures remained unchanged to Gen Pongsapat said. Ratchaprasong protest site saw also regarded as an exercise that day as the Gazette went to print. cope with the rallies on April 5. Saudi Arabia disappointed in dismissal of high-profile case THE Saudi Arabian embassy and relatives The court said the charges were dis- after learning that there was a change of of a Saudi businessman whose mysterious missed because the public prosecutors’ judge,” he said. disappearance 24 years ago upset Thai- evidence was weak and failed to convince “I want to stress that Saudi Arabia is dis- Saudi relations voiced disappointment over the court that the officers had been involved appointed with the ruling.” a court ruling on Monday that dismissed a in the murder and kidnapping. Lawyer Anek Kamchoom said he would case against five police officers. Mr Alsheaiby said at a press conference certainly submit an appeal, as allowed, The Embassy’s Ministry Head Abdulelah later he was not surprised by the ruling. His within 30 days. Alsheaiby said he would report the ruling side had doubted the fairness of the trial af- The disappearance of the businessman, to the Saudi government, which will con- ter learning about the abrupt change of the along with the theft of invaluable jewels by sider the next moves in regard to bilateral judge shortly before the ruling. a Thai janitor from a Saudi palace and the relations, reported The Nation. He described Thai-Saudi relations as killing of three Saudi diplomats in Bangkok The Criminal Court dismissed charges in being “on-and-off” for a long period and between 1989 and 1990, has severely the high-profile trial of five Thai police noted “there is nothing that could make strained Thai-Saudi relations. accused of snatching and murdering it worse”. The businessman is thought to have been Mohammad al-Ruwaili, a Saudi businessman “My side was already worried that the abducted and killed while police were Saudi Arabian representatives walk away with close links to the Saudi palace, in 1990. ruling would not be in line with the facts searching for the jewellery. from the court. Photo: The Nation April 5 - 11, 2014 REGIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 11

British nuclear sub NGO exodus amid joins multinational hunt for MH370 THE search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was boosted on Wednesday by the arrival of British nuclear submarine HMS crisis in Myanmar Tireless ahead of a visit to Austra- lia by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Despite extensive scouring of remote Indian Ocean waters by planes and ships southwest of Perth, where Malaysia believes the plane went down on March 8 with 239 people on board, nothing has been found so far that would in- dicate a crash site. By Jared Ferrie “No significant developments to report,” the Australian Mari- MYANMAR is on the brink of a time Safety Authority tweeted humanitarian crisis in Rakhine after 10 planes returned from fly- State after aid workers evacuated ing sorties on Tuesday evening the area following riots in the state in a now familiar update on draw- capital, Sittwe. ing a blank. – The Star At least 20,000 people in dis- placement camps around Sittwe will run out of drinking water Susilo calls for eye within 10 days, while food stocks will run out within two weeks, im- on slush funds as perilling thousands more. Other communities in the state national poll looms will be affected, because aid agen- INDONESIAN President Susilo cies used Sittwe as a staging point A Rohingya man looks on as police and a volunteer conduct the national census in Sittwe. Photo: Reuters Bambang Yudhoyono called for to bring supplies to 140,000 people greater scrutiny of social aid fund in camps and about 40,000 more run newspaper New Light of out of concern that it could lead and UN premises, according to an allocation this week ahead of the in isolated villages. Myanmar reported. to official recognition of the internal UN report. national legislative election to be Aid agencies were forced to The evacuations came as Rohingya. Government spokesman Ye held on April 9. halt operations on March 26 when Myanmar prepared to launch its As a symbol of their opposition Htut told reporters last Saturday The president’s statement came about 400 ethnic Rakhine Bud- first census since 1983, which to the census, Rakhine Buddhists that census workers would not after the Corruption Eradication dhists destroyed their homes, sparked controversy because it in Sittwe hung prayer flags out- register people identifying them- Commission announced last week offices, warehouses and boats included questions on religion and side their homes. One flag hung selves as “Rohingya”, but only as that it had found evidence of ir- used to transport supplies. Police ethnicity. Rakhine is home to a mil- outside the offices of the aid “Bengali”. Census workers in regularities in the disbursement of fired warning shots to quell the lion mostly stateless Rohingya group Malteser International was Rakhine told Reuters they were social aid funds, which under this rioters and rescue aid workers whom the government refers to taken down as it violated the following the directive. year’s budget total 91.8 trillion from the mob, and none were in- as Bengali, implying they are ille- organization’s rule against display- “All of them are saying them- rupiah (261.4 billion baht). jured or killed. gal immigrants from Bangladesh. ing religious or political symbols. selves that they are Rohingya,” Finance Minister Chatib Basri Riots broke out again the next While “Rohingya” is not listed After rumors spread through said schoolteacher and volunteer said special attention would be day and an 11-year-old girl was on the census form, people have the city that a female international enumerator Sein Win. given to “ad-hoc funds” that are killed by a stray bullet when po- the option to check “other” and aid worker had desecrated the flag, “Then we need to do nothing, prone to misuse, such as the emer- lice fired warning shots while a ask enumerators to fill in their about 400 rioters massed outside since the order from above is that gency funds used by governors 39-year-old woman received a ethnicity. Some Rakhine Buddhists the aid office and began throwing we don’t need to write down a race during a disaster. minor gunshot wound, the state- threatened to boycott the census stones before attacking other NGO that does not exist.” – Reuters – Jakarta Post 12 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS April 5 - 11, 2014 In brief… 370 children found Korean militaries take shots abandoned by paid By Jack Kim North Korea fired more than 500 human traffickers rounds of artillery in a drill on Mon- IN ONE week, 370 immigrant day and about 100 of them landed children, most of them from in the water south of a disputed Central America, were found aban- maritime border off the western doned in Mexico, after traffickers coast of the peninsula, South promised to take them to the United Korea’s defence ministry said. States but left them to their own The South returned fire with devices after being paid thousands more than 300 rounds aimed at an of dollars, authorities said. area north of the so-called Almost half of them, 163 chil- Northern Limit Line, ministry dren under the age of 18, were spokesman Kim Min-seok said, found travelling alone, Mexico’s calling the North’s action “a test National Migration Institute (INM) of the South’s determination to said in a statement. defend the naval border”. The North had flagged its in- tentions to conduct the firing Chinese army man exercise in response to the United accused of selling Nations condemnation of the missile launches last week by military positions Pyongyang and against what it says are threatening military drills A DISGRACED senior Chinese in the South by United States army officer is accused of selling forces. People gather at a shelter during a drill on Yeonpyeong island, near the border with North Korea. Photo: Reuters hundreds of military positions, North Korea also accused the raking in millions of dollars, South of “gangster-like” behavior end of the 1950-53 Korean War sources with ties to the leadership response to what it sees as the at the weekend by “abducting” and North Korea does not recog- threat posed by a series of joint or military told Reuters, in what one of its fishing boats and threat- nize it. The two sides are still is likely China’s biggest military US-South Korean military drills ened to retaliate. The South said it technically at war as the conflict that are held annually. scandal in two decades. had sent the boat back after it ended in a mere truce, not a treaty. Lieutenant General Gu Junshan, The current drill called Foal drifted into its waters. It was not clear how many Eagle ends on April 18. 57, has been charged with cor- One North Korean shell landed shells were fired on Monday but ruption, taking bribes, misuse of “At a time that South Korea and in South Korean waters, prompt- the residents of Baengnyeong is- the US are conducting military public funds and abuse of power, ing marines from the South to fire clashes throughout the years. land, the closest land to the firing state news agency Xinhua said. exercises using sophisticated back and Seoul scrambled F-15s Earlier that year, a South Ko- area, were evacuated to bomb equipment, the North is unlikely on its side of the maritime border, rean naval vessel was sunk close shelters as a precaution, a local to be reckless enough to do any- Crimea switches to according to defence officials. to the line by what an international government official said. thing that will lead to a sharp The Northern Limit Line, a commission said was a North North Korea has ratcheted up worsening of situation,” said Yang Russian time zone maritime border that wraps itself Korean torpedo, although the its rhetoric in recent weeks and Moo-jin, a professor at the Uni- THE hands of a clock on the main round a part of the North’s coast- North denies involvement. conducted a series of missile versity of North Korean Studies railway station in Simferopol line, has been the scene of frequent The line was drawn up at the launches, mostly short range, in in Seoul. – Reuters jumped from 10pm to midnight last Saturday as Crimea switched to Moscow time, symbolically fi- nalizing the region’s incorporation Earthquake rocks Chile, sparks tsunami into Russia. A MAJOR earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck tured, authorities said, while security forces off the coast of Chile on Tuesday, triggering a fanned out through the area amid reports of Turkey espionage tsunami that pounded the country’s northern power outages and isolated looting. coast with two-meter-tall waves. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said investigation starts As the Gazette went to press on Wednes- the quake generated a large tsunami with the TURKEY has started an espionage day, five people had been reported dead as a biggest wave reported at about two meters. investigation after a discussion be- result of the incident. Officials said the dead The Chilean navy said the first big wave hit tween top officials on potential included people who were crushed by collaps- the coast within 45 minutes of the quake. military action in Syria was leaked ing walls or were killed by heart attacks. Photos showed Chileans calmly evacuating on YouTube, heralding a possible The United States Geological Survey said the coastal areas on foot, with policemen helping crackdown on its political oppo- quake was 20.1 kilometers below the seabed bundled-up elderly people and some residents nents after elections last Sunday. and struck about 100km northwest of the min- loading up vehicles with their belongings. The recording of the meeting ing port of Iquique near the Peruvian border. The government evacuated Chile’s north- between Turkey’s intelligence The port town of Iquique is more than Residents were evacuated. Photo: Reuters ern coast and President Michelle Bachelet chief, foreign minister and deputy 1,500km north of Chile’s capital Santiago, rupted, but about 300 prisoners took advan- declared the area a disaster zone, promising head of the military was by far the where the quake was not felt. tage of the emergency and escaped from a troops and police reinforcements to maintain most serious breach in weeks of Mining in the world’s number one copper female penitentiary in Iquique. public order while damage was repaired after highly sensitive leaks. producer did not appear significantly inter- About 26 of the women were soon recap- landslides blocked roads. – Reuters Shoot-out during attempted Nigerian jailbreak kills 21 DETAINEES suspected of being quell the unrest. Ms Ogar did not members of Islamist militant group say how many of the dead were Boko Haram overpowered their inmates or security personnel. guards at a prison near Nigeria’s Jail breaks by Islamists in Ni- presidential villa in Abuja, seizing geria are common. Boko Haram a rifle and triggering a gun battle militants, who are fighting to cre- that killed 21 people, security of- ate an Islamic state in Nigeria and ficials said. are seen as the main threat to The prisoners struck last Sun- Africa’s top oil producer, attacked day as the guards from Nigeria’s the main military barracks in the State Security Service (SSS) came northeast, freeing dozens of pris- in to feed them, SSS spokes- oners on March 14. Most were woman Marilyn Ogar said. killed trying to escape, witnesses The military was deployed to on the scene said. – Reuters April 5 - 11, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Saturdays reimagined

surroundings are popular with health and raw food fanatics, and there are a multitude of healthy homemade dining options in relax- ing restaurants. In keeping with the tranquil surroundings, Saturdays is a low- LEADING leisure real estate density complex of just 119 units developers The Attitude Club covering six rai (9,600sqm). The Saturdays Condo project is located at Nai Harn in tranquil, natural surroundings. Photos: Supplied introduced their latest lifestyle five Saturdays condo styles are: innovation in March with the Live (57 square meters) Lux (95sqm) corner units are the launch of Saturdays – an oasis Although this one-bedroom largest and most luxurious of the of villa-style condos nestled option is Saturday’s smallest Saturdays styles with an inspiring among superior shared facilities, condo, it is considerably larger open-plan living space and two including four swimming pools, than average condominiums, huge bedrooms that open onto a a fully-equipped fitness club, making it spacious enough to full-length balcony for a highly library, trendy restaurant and a accommodate a variety of week- luxurious Saturdays experience high-end health spa. end activities – an ideal retreat with a new age ambiance. Under the concept “A simple for seamless, leisurely living. “Saturday is usually the only change makes all the differ- Learn (84 sqm ) is a two-bed- day of the week that we have the ence”, Saturdays condos are room, two-bathroom arrangement chance to finally spend some designed to give owners very with large private balconies off quality time alone or with family unique, practical living spaces each room providing secluded and friends, doing those things with extra indoor and outdoor spaces filled with tropical sunlight we enjoy the most. They are corners and dens (dream spaces) and naturally ventilated. days to focus on fulfilling to accommodate a wide range of Love (80sqm) is a distinctly dreams and taking on personal interests and activities. romantic two-bedroom, two- challenges,” said The Attitude Each of the one and two-bed- bathroom arrangement designed Club director, Kanokpan room condo designs, in five exclusively for couples. This amo- Pranveerapaiboon. distinct styles, have tall, three- rous and very spacious Saturdays “It is this passion for week- meter high ceilings and large style has a master bedroom with an end pursuits that sparked the three-meter wide balconies letting en-suite bathtub for romantic week- inspiration to put Saturdays on natural light drench every room, end soaks. The vast living area gives the map in south Phuket, where making every day feel like Satur- you plenty of space to fill, as well all kinds of sports, leisure and day so you can “sleep less” and as a perfectly proportioned kitchen. creative activities can be enjoyed “dream more”. Let (88sqm) is an extra large in a vibrant, easygoing, interna- Saturdays is located in a gated two-bedroom and two-bathroom tional community,” said added. community in Baan Saiyuan, Nai setup that can effectively be Saturdays residents will enjoy The project will be completed in 2016; a show unit is available for viewing. Harn, in southern Phuket, where divided into two separate living the exclusive communal facili- the pace of life is definitely more spaces, each with its own bath- ties, including a well-equipped laid-back and the locale is ideal room and separate entranceway fitness center and indoor/ for all kinds of weekend family into the living space, so all or part outdoor meeting places with activities. Nai Harn Beach, Rawai of the property can be rented out optional leaseback and holiday Pier and the tranquil natural at the owner’s convenience. rental services on site as well. Construction of the new de- velopment is scheduled to take 24 months, and is set to begin this October and be completed by October 2016. To get into the weekend groove, visit the Saturdays dem- onstration unit at the Saturdays project in Saiyuan, near Nai Harn Beach, in south Phuket. The Attitude Club has a solid track record of providing highly valuable real estate brands to serious investors in quality property and for profitable returns. Starting from 3.7 million baht, Saturdays condos are guaranteed to give owners rental yields of six per cent, per year, over a five-year average – under Two Villas Holiday Lim- ited management. Investors in Saturdays can also enjoy annual allocation of complementary nights in other properties at the lease-back pro- gram in The Attitude Club’s unique collection of projects. – Phuket Gazette

For more information about the project call 081 968-3760, email [email protected] or visit: The fantastic communal facilities include four swimming pools. theattitudeclub.com 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY April 5 - 11, 2014 Fear of flying and other tales We live, as I have said before, in a golden age of travel. Flying around has never been cheaper and easier. It takes less time to fly to a foreign country from Phuket THE thought of dying is not one of than to drive from the Sarasin the most pleasant ideas that pops Bridge to Cape Promthep during into our collective imaginations from rush hour. This is not meant to time to time. As I write this, it’s only stimulate readers to head to the one day after the Malaysian PM airport, as last year over five mil- delivered an ominous announce- lion passengers had a similar idea. ment on the finality of flight MH370. Indeed death and taxes are Writing this, my keystrokes are with us always, hovering above punctuated by the roar of jet engines us like agents of doom. Those that have hit cruising altitude en poor souls leading lives of quiet route to Danang, Vietnam. What desperation over conspiracy theo- was that immortal line which Dirty ries have been known to wrap their Harry said, “Do I feel lucky? Well, heads in tin foil to ward off invis- do you punk?” In this case, luck ible electronic waves. means getting back on firm ground, So what’s the point here? Well although anyone who has experi- the concept of fear, be it the fear enced a Vietnamese taxi driver with of flying, trying something new, more horsepower than common embarking on a brave new busi- sense might book the next flight out. ness concept or just talking to a Over the past 17 days, both the stranger – is one we shouldn’t international media and local table worry about. This is simply be- talk has been honed in on what is cause in the end, we will all be shaping up to be tragic event. With dead anyway. But in the interim these conversations going “glocal”, period – in this glorious up-and- “viral” and all the rest, it’s hard to down life we lead – there are better imagine what we will talk about things to think about instead of the when it is finally over. last page of an engrossing novel. Stunning view? Sure... as long as the plane doesn’t take a nosedive. Photo: Panoramas Within my circle of friends and Punch the ticket and take the ride, business contacts, the subject line I say. Tears will come soon enough about fear of flying has been a re- but in the meantime why be pos- curring theme as of late. Trading sessed by the endless list of what opinions of which airline is the saf- could go wrong. est (statistically, it’s Qantas) or the Now, when I fly, looking out the concept of perhaps taking a window to the horizon spotted with staycation versus bundling up the clouds and the ant-like movement of wife and kids into a plane for an cars thousands of feet below, the overseas Songkran holiday. question inevitably comes to mind, It’s been said that what doesn’t “What if the plane suddenly takes a kill us, makes us stronger – but let’s nosedive?” Yes, you see, despite my leave that for the self-help circuit public optimism, I am just like all of and greeting cards. The truth you, dancing between the tragic and remains that danger does lurk in magic moments of a life lived 365 many unexpected places but fixat- days a year. ing on the possibility of an untimely demise, and the many possible Bill Barnett is the Managing Director of scenarios of how it could play out, C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted will only drive you around the bend. through C9hotelworks.com.

You think you’re safer on the ground? Try driving in Vietnam, you might change your mind. Photo: Der tomtomtom April 5 - 11, 2014 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 15 16 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS April 5 - 11, 2014 Have an expat exit strategy

your expat exit strategy.

You can’t take it all with you Even if you moved to Thailand us- ing a 40-foot shipping container, IT MAY be too soon to think about what you have accumulated while leaving Thailand if you have only living here is almost guaranteed to recently arrived, but it’s still worth not fit inside whatever you came asking: Do you have an expat exit with and it’s definitely going to cost strategy? If you don’t, you could you more to ship it home. More- find yourself digging a very deep over, you will need to check with hole into your savings or illiquid in- customs, both in Thailand and your vestment accounts in a rush to fund home country, (or a professional one at the very last minute. With that relocation company) as what you in mind, here are a few tips to keep were able to ship in may not be eas- in mind when planning for a ily shipped out, or vice versa, with- “proper” expat exit strategy: out a tremendous amount of paper- work or hassle. You need to tie up extra You might not want to leave, but if you’re forced to, it’s good to have an emergency plan. Photo: Nan Palmero emergency funds Maintain a financial track Ideally, you should keep liquid emer- record back home cards) in your home country in the and keep medical records other nationalities who once they re- gency fund(s) in both Thai baht to If you still maintain a property and event you need to return there to live. For Americans in particular, who establish residency in their home deal with the costs of leaving Thai- most of your financial accounts aren’t retired, health insurance and country, could find themselves land and in your home currency to back home, it should not be too dif- Remember entitlements health care tends to be much more owing substantial taxes on any off- reestablish yourself back home. ficult to re-settle yourself there. How- Generally speaking, most countries expensive back home than abroad. shore income, assets or invest- ever, and if you have been away for pay pensions to their citizens no Therefore, you should have an expat ments. In other words, consult with Don’t assume you will get your a considerable amount of time and matter where they are residing. health insurance plan that works in a tax expert from your country be- rental deposit back have little financial presence in your However, other entitlements like your home country or is convert- fore you return home and reestab- Never assume, even if you are leav- home country, just re-opening bank disability and unemployment com- ible to a local plan in the event you lish your residency there. ing at the end of your property lease, accounts, getting a mobile phone pensation are usually only for on- return home. Likewise, don’t for- that you will get back your entire account and finding a place to rent shore residents. While in the United get to bring all of your medical Don Freeman is president of Freeman deposit, or any deposit at all for that can become a bureaucratic night- States, there are 50 states with records home with you and re- Capital Management, a Registered matter. Likewise, any quick look at mare – especially if you are British potentially 50 different sets of regu- member that it could be difficult to Investment Adviser with the US an expat forum or listserv will re- or European returning home after a lations. If you have become dis- reconnect with doctors back home. Securities Exchange Commission veal how likely you are to get even long period as an expat. Even for abled or unemployed while living (SEC), based in Phuket, Thailand. He a fraction of the value for items like Americans, it might be difficult to as an expat abroad, be aware you Don’t forget taxes has over 15 years experience and cars, home electronics, furniture and find a place to rent if you lack much may have a tough time or you may For Americans who never escape provides personal financial planning other household goods you might of a credit history or credit score. not even qualify for entitlements from filing income taxes and from and wealth management to intend to sell to raise extra funds. In That’s why it’s important to at least even after you return home. the reporting of their worldwide in- expatriates. Specializing in UK and US other words, do not count rental maintain some financial accounts (es- come or assets, returning home pension transfers. Call 089-970 5795 deposits or assets sales as part of pecially checking accounts and credit Check your health insurance might actually be easier than for or email: [email protected] Bitcoin currency sparks BOT warning New F&B EAM starts THE BANK of Thailand has authority, and uses a public ledger disappear through theft or misman- issued a warning over the digital to verify transactions. Others simi- agement. at Centara Grand Karon currency Bitcoin, which cannot be lar to Bitcoin are Litecoin, Peercoin “Transfer data is difficult to find PAUL Orny, a French national and “We have also relaunched our used to repay debts legally in this and Namecoin. as evidence if a user files a law- graduate of the prestigious Ecole Sunday brunch, which is very Hoteliere de Lausanne in Switzer- popular, and it will now take place country despite its popularity The digital currencies can be suit. It’s different from a bank worldwide. traded for dollars, euros and other transfer or payment under pub- land, has been appointed as ex- every Sunday,” he added. The central bank says people currencies on online exchanges, lic-sector supervision with a ecutive assistant manager for After graduating from Ecole food and beverage at Centara Hoteliere de Lausanne with a should study such virtual units and established by individuals or groups monitoring system,” the central their volatility risks. They face high with exchange rates set. But since bank said. Grand Beach Resort Phuket. Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality fluctuations and have no connec- Bitcoin and other crypto-curren- “Bitcoin and other electronic data Mr Orny brings more than 8 Management, Mr Orny has years experience to his new role, worked in various roles in the tion with the real economies. cies exist as bits of software, they units are not counted as money for Bitcoin holders risk losing money can be stolen if unauthorized ac- legal payment. They do not have having worked at hospitality industry from rapid drops in value. cess is made to the computers or their own values. Values move leading hotels such in Europe and Asia. as Centara Grand “I’ve now been Bitcoin was introduced in 2008 servers connected to the Internet along with demand of groups trad- by programmers under the name that store those files. ing them with fast movement. Their Beach Resort & working for al- of Satoshi Nakamoto and has since There also remains a protection value can be [zero] when no one Villas, Hua Hin; most nine years in Aleenta Resort and the hospitality in- gained traction with merchants risk to users as virtual currencies needs them,” the central bank said. around the world. The digital cur- are not a recognized medium for Spa Phuket, Phang dustry, as well as rency has no central issuing payment under Thai law. They can Speculation Nga; and Novotel casual roles in Bangkok on Siam Switzerland and Such electronic data units are held on speculation, given their fast Square. management train- changes in value, traded on ex- A resident in ing in Indonesia, Thailand for more Switzerland and changes for real money and used for purchase of products and ser- than seven years, Thailand, I have vices. Mr Orny spoke to Paul Orny. Photo: Supplied also worked in the Gazette about Bangkok, Phang However, last month Mt Gox, once the world’s largest Bitcoin some of the challenges facing Nga and Hua Hin, mostly in food exchanges, filed for bankruptcy him in his new position. and beverage departments.” “One of my main challenges Mr Orny added that he relished in Japan. The company believed there was a high possibility will be to grow our appeal in the the opportunity to work in Phuket that Bitcoins had been stolen. local market and keep our offers and looked forward to taking ad- fresh and appealing. We already vantage of the sporty, beach side The currency’s value dropped sharply. have amazing facilities and we are lifestyle the island is famous for. The turmoil left investors and developing a new beach club I knew a lot about Phuket called the Beachcomber which is prior to my return this year, as Bitcoin holders facing catastrophic losses, while central banks in sev- directly on the sand of Karon I worked on a management eral countries issued warnings to Beach. We are very lucky to have training program in 2001 with direct access to one of Phuket’s Baan Rim Pa in Patong. people about the risks of electronic data units. – The Nation best beaches,” he said. – Phuket Gazette April 5 - 11, 2014 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 17 SilkAir marks 25 years serving Phuket By Isaac Stone Simonelli long-term success of this route, increasing Phuket’s appeal as a FULL-service regional carrier popular tourist destination, and SilkAir, a subsidiary of Singapore providing even better connectiv- Airlines, celebrated its silver an- ity for the residents of Phuket,” niversary in Phuket on Saturday, Mr Thng said. as its chief executive highlighted Mr Thng explained the Asia’s the company’s growth goals. changing aviation landscape had Phuket was one of the five strengthened SilkAir’s branding original destinations for the and position as a full-service regional airline when it was regional carrier. re-branded from Tradewinds The company’s value propo- Airline to SilkAir on April 1, 1992. sition to customers relies The number of destinations heavily on the SilkAir-Singapore served by the carrier will have Airlines network, which allows increased to 47 in 12 countries easy onward connections to 98 this year, after Kalibo in the Phil- destinations in 36 countries. The ippines is added on May 27 and company’s latest campaign “A Mandalay in Myanmar is added Joy to Fly” emphasizes the full on June 10. service offerings of SilkAir, Phuket Vice Governor Sommai Prijasilpa and SilkAir Chief Executive Leslie Thng celebrate the company’s silver “This marks an exciting noting baggage allowance, anniversary. Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli milestone of one of the most inflight meals and KrisFlyer reputable regional airlines in the miles. Additionally, the company airline industry,” said Phuket Vice is looking to introduce wireless The SilkAir network in Asia Governor Sommai Prijasilpa at inflight entertainment systems the celebratory dinner. later this year. Australia: Darwin. “I would like to thank SilkAir “As we reflect on our 25 years Cambodia: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap. for its commitment to operating here in Phuket, I would like to China: Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Shenzen, Wuhan, Xiamen. in Phuket since 1989. It has defi- take a moment to place on the India: Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, nitely contributed to the local record my thanks for all the hard Visakhapatam. economy and has been a great work and commitment of our Indonesia: Balikpapan, Bandung, Lombok, Makassar, Manado, Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, help in establishing Phuket as a staff in Phuket. From incidents Semarang, Solo, Surabaya, Yogyakarta. world-class tourist destination.” like the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Langkawi, Penang. Though SilkAir plans to con- 2004, and airport closure by dem- Myanmar: Yangoon, Mandalay (from May 27, 2014). tinue to increase its capacity and onstrators in 2008, our staff have Nepal: Kathmandu. number of regional destinations, always rallied together and risen Phillipines: Cebu, Davao, Kalibo (from May 27, 2014). it will stay committed to the to the challenge, ensuring smooth Thailand: Chang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket. Thai market, explained SilkAir handling of our passengers and Vietnam: Da Nang, Hanoi. Chief Executive Leslie Thng. flights during these trying times,” “We remain committed to the concluded Mr Thng. Singapore. 18 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION April 5 - 11, 2014 Backfilling the future IT IS sad, but not surprising, that it took a recent public inter- vention to finally stop a well-known local businessman from back- filling an important water storage reservoir on the island (pages 4-5; related health issues pages 36-37). Given our nation’s growing reputation internationally as a hotspot for protests, it is difficult to fathom why so few demon- strations on the island are ever fomented by the most painfully obvious of abuses: those to the environment that sustains us. As every local resident knows all too well, Phuket has gone through its longest drought in 30 years. It has easily been the most severe drought we have faced since the post-tsunami water shortage in early 2005, when the island was still reeling from the horrible effects of sea-water inundation that swept away every- thing in its path. Humankind’s relationship with water could not run any deeper. Not only is water the very medium in which our prehistoric an- cestors first evolved, it also still comprises most of our body mass. With the exception of air, water is perhaps the single greatest resource we all take for granted: until our supply is disrupted, of course. The ability to manage and plan water supplies is a key indica- tor of the success of any society, and our greatest civilizations are all testaments to human ingenuity in water management. Don’t spend your whole holiday drinking However, even in this new millennium, we are confronted with outrageous abuses to this most precious shared resource. Re: Gazette online, Drunk Aussie should clean it up, as they are Here in Phuket, we are blessed with more than abundant natu- tourist marks rough landing in making money on a public beach ral rainfall throughout most of the year, yet our inability to Phuket, March 29 and occupy most of the space. store enough of it for use during the dry season is woefully There’s more to do in Thailand This should be an absolute re- inadequate, especially in the face of the island’s ongoing popu- than drink. Yes, beer is cheap and Do you have an opinion to voice? quirement for doing business on lation growth. Bangla Road exciting. Email [email protected] a public beach, and it’s even in HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej has consistently held water- But there are also beaches, their own interest to do so. related issues as his top priorities throughout many decades of people, scooters, jungles, water- Anon enlightened rule. falls and temples. Get out, see Freedom to chop Gazette forum Rather than apply an island-wide approach, water-supply man- them and enjoy yourself agement needs to be based on HM The King’s “monkey cheeks” David Thomsen Re: Gazette online, Carving a The power of groups theory that emphasizes the use of small, community-run supply Facebook niche in the black market, March sources. Nonetheless, the Bangkok-based Provincial Water 30 against graft... Authority continues to periodically raise the fallacious idea of ...and sometimes it’s The “justice” system is backed pumping water all the way from the Chiao Lan Reservoir in Surat not drink that does it by a culture that facilitates – if not Re: Gazette online, PACC dives Thani. This is an ill-conceived and highly impractical project, downright encourages – crime. in on extortion charges, March 27 albeit one with mega-potential for corruption. With this story (thank you, Ga- Good luck to you guys. It is Lacking any large, natural water bodies, Phuket is neverthe- Re: Gazette online, Drunk Aussie zette and Irfarn Jamdukor) we now about time someone took a stand, less fortunate to have a landscape covered in tin mining ponds. tourist marks rough landing in have proof positive that illegal log- and it is much more credible as a It is just these water storage areas that must be protected as Phuket, March 29 ging is a great business in group – safer too, hopefully! they may sustain us through dry seasons. Has any body stopped to con- Thailand, offering huge opportu- I am sure there are a lot of sup- sider he may have had a sleeping nities with almost zero downside. porters for you all over the Island. pill like Valium and a few drinks Nandoor James Bond because he was scared of flying? Gazette forum Gazette forum That would explain why he was still asleep and also excuse the flight staff. Other places to look ...others would do Simon Doyle well to follow suit Facebook for park encroachers To solve problems, Re: Gazette online, Officials to sue Re: Gazette online, PACC dives 29 for Phuket national park en- in on extortion charges, March 27 sit down and talk croachment, March 28 Well done to the dive groups. I hope they look into the edifice Now how about all of the bars Re: Gazette online, Phuket lounge that has been built as an exclusive and entertainment venues who chair touts battle boot campers for beach club on the northern end of pay the police every month form- beach space, March 27 Layan Beach. Isn’t this part of the ing an association and putting an After 13 years of dealing with national park? end to this corrupt practice? situations very similar to this, I Layan was one of most unspoilt Bjay can tell you there is only one way beaches on the island, but is now Gazette forum this can have a positive outcome polluted with head-banging music for the boot campers. Well, two day and night. How the hell did Unfair to put blame actually. they get permission for that? Either restrict your activities to Uncle Roy on Phuket or Russia times when the tide is low, or Gazette forum swallow your pride, sit down with Re: Gazette online, Russian with- the beach chair touts for just a Garbage duties rest drawal: Chinese tourist scammed few minutes with a case of beer out of B400,000, March 31 and a smile. Get to know them with chair operators I’m sorry that Mr Sun lost by name and speak politely. money to thieves. However, from If you do one of these, you will Re: Gazette online, Karon black the information given, it’s not quickly find your problems dis- water strikes again, flows across clear that the skimming happened appear. They see this as their trash-covered beach, March 28 in Phuket. “turf” and you are invading it. I think examination of the gar- Skimmers may keep card Right or wrong, this is how things bage could give a clue as to its numbers for long periods of time Volume 21 Issue 14 work here. source. before using them. Nomad Joe If it is from people sitting on the Face the facts Gazette forum beach, the beach chair operators Chalong April 5 - 11, 2014 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Double jeopardy: too much, too fast

Former Phuket Senator Tunyaratt Achariyachai, 59, represented Phuket in WHEN I was voted into office, Thailand’s Upper House for six It’s possible to enjoy the world without going far away. Photo: Takeaway some people doubted my ability to years. She graduated with a perform well as a senator. I am master’s degree in public proud to say I worked, at the very least, as well as my male counter- administration from Manila Travel a la carte parts – with honesty and willing- University in the Philippines. ness, focusing on the common Here, Ms Tunyaratt identifies WHEN I first came to Thailand, I good rather than personal gain. her proudest achievements came to travel. I went north and My proudest achievement is the south, south and east. Sadly, since By Maciek Klimowicz major upgrade to Phuket Interna- during her term as senator and I moved here permanently, I find tional Airport. As I was the chair what she still sees as the critical issues facing Phuket. myself lacking the time to explore Do you have an opinion to voice? of the Senate Standing Committee this country, and if I manage to Email [email protected] on Tourism, I asked committee worldwide as a tourist destination ness of our beaches. secure some time off, I travel members to come to Phuket and and the island generates an enor- I can remember how beautiful abroad. Luckily, there is a way to fresh mint, chili and lime was like see for themselves how poorly the mous income from tourism for Phuket’s beaches were. I would travel even when short on time a discovery, transporting us from airport facilities served the millions Thailand. like to restore them to their former and without having to venture too our table to somewhere far, far of tourists who come to the island Yet, as Phuket has become glory so everyone can understand far away – through food. away. Had we chosen a different each year. more developed, the very things how special Phuket really is. These are everyday journeys, at eatery, we could have been dining The committee saw firsthand that attract tourists and form the Another critical issue is per- breakfast, lunch and dinner. Morn- in Chiang Mai via a bowl of steam- how poor the airport restrooms cornerstone of our tourism indus- sonal security. Phuket already ings are the time to visit my home ing hot khao soi or in the Deep were, for example. Even the tap try have been placed in jeopardy. does not have enough police country – three years in and I still South by means of a thick kaeng water was very dirty and stank. I would like to see Phuket’s officers, but the number of tour- have trouble digesting the Thai tai pla. All this without getting up They also heard reports from natural beauty rejuvenated as the ists coming to the island and the breakfast menu: jok? Moo ping? from our table. officers of how tourists sometimes island’s key attraction. The top number of people moving here to Thank you, but no thank you. I’ll Evenings are often a time for waited three to four hours to clear priority here is to stop all encroach- call Phuket home keeps on rising. stick to my soft-boiled eggs, my more distant travels. I find my- check-in, immigration and cus- ment onto national parks, It is very difficult for the current fresh bread and my coffee. self in need of a visit to Italy, by toms, and saw for themselves how protected forests and beaches. number of police officers to pro- It’s lunch time when I’m more way of pasta or a slice of pizza. I the departure lounges were far too We also need to control how tect all these people, to keep them eager to explore – like during one don’t mind a stop in Texas thanks small for the number of passen- many operators work on the and their property safe from harm. of my recent lunch breaks at work to a slab of BBQ ribs, or a Rus- gers waiting to board planes. beach. We cannot have too many, Setting up CCTV networks is when, together with other Gazette sian escapade when munching on After that fact-finding visit in as this will cause too much fric- one way of protecting against editors and reporters, we headed some dumpling and borscht. A 2009, an emergency budget of 30 tion through competition and other many forms of street crime, such to a small, local Isaan restaurant. region I visit frequently is north- million baht was provided for problems later on as more and as bag snatchings and other forms Without traveling hundreds of ern India and Nepal, with it’s dall immediate, short-term improve- more people try to set up their of robbery, but other types of miles and spending hours on buses baht, ginger pork and baji – I’m ments. But soon after, the full plans patch on the sands. For example, crime are much harder to guard or thousands of baht on plane tick- lucky to have these in their best for the 5.7-billion-baht expansion we cannot have beaches overrun against. And once criminals real- ets, we hopped right into the incarnation: homemade. currently underway were drawn up by beach umbrella operators, oth- ize they can get away with a aromatic world of northeastern After this extravaganza, going and presented to the Cabinet, which erwise there will be no space for particular type of crime, they will Thailand. Spicy laab moo tod, back to a bowl of Phuket’s mee quickly approved it. tourists to enjoy the beach. keep doing it. crunchy yam pla duk foo, refresh- hokkien or the ocean-scented At this stage, I strongly believe We also need more community I did my best to tackle these ing som tam khai khem and hamok talay feels like coming back that ensuring Phuket’s tourism projects bringing together local issues and I hope the new senator fat-dripping grilled pork and home. And I feel blessed to be able industry remains sustainable is our residents and tourism business will continue the fight to protect chicken. to call Phuket my home – here, top priority. Phuket is famous operators to maintain the cleanli- and serve Phuket. Every bite and every sniff of the whole world is on my plate.

Teddy bears are fair the law to bet money on a game. We have occasionally closed Underpass causing jams 10km away? game, but not cash down booths of this type at local fairs. If you see one, please in- My commute to work southbound there. One of these steps is to congestion on the Thepkrasattri- I went to a fair recently and was form the nearest police station. on Thepkrasattri Road got about shorten the green traffic light at bypass-Samkong route: We will surprised to see gambling booths. 50 per cent longer in the last few the Koh Kaew intersection. This encourage Patong-bound traffic In one case, a ball fell down a weeks. Traffic is backed up start- helps reduce bottlenecking at the that is headed south on maze of nails on a board and landed ing at the Heroines’ Monument or Samkong intersection, but has Thepkrasattri Road to avoid the in a numbered pocket. Fairgoers north of that every day. contributed to the backup from the Samkong intersection by travelling put money on the number they Is this connected to the under- Heroines’ Monument. to Kathu using Nanachart Road, thought it would land on, and won pass construction at the Tesco The second factor that slows which passes the British Interna- money if their number was Lotus intersection 10km away? traffic down on Thepkrasattri tional School. correct. Another booth had a rou- Stuck in traffic Road is the u-turns. Cars making By easing congestion at the lette-style game. Koh Kaew u-turns often block the traffic be- Samkong intersection we should Is it legal to gamble at fairs? hind them. In the past we have tried be able to ease congestion on Wary game-watcher, Rungrit Rattanapagdee, closing these turns, but it didn’t Thepkrasattri Road too. Phuket Phuket City Traffic Police help. We are considering other Inspector, replies: methods to solve this problem. Somkiet Namchaa, Senior Ser- There are several reasons for The last factor is the traffic light geant Major of the Phuket City the tailbacks on Thepkrasattri at the Bang Khu intersection, Police, replies: Road, the main one being the con- which is not functioning correctly. Gambling is illegal in Thailand. struction work at the Samkong The timing is off and sometimes It is not allowed anywhere, not intersection that you mentioned. the green light is long, sometimes even at fairs. The normal three lanes north- short. We put in a request to the People can play games of skill south at the intersection have been Highways Department to fix it at a fair and win prizes, such as If your prize is money, you’ve reduced to one, so we’ve taken earlier this month. teddy bears. However, it is against gambled. Photo: Gazette file steps to try to ease congestion We have one more plan to ease 20 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014

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HABITOWN 30 RAI IN TOWN THIDA HOUSE 27MB KOH KAEW FOR SALE CHEAP LAND & Flat land near Dowroong 115sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- HOUSE FOR SALE School in Phuket Town. rooms, 4 aircons, includes Please call 081-691 25 built-in furniture, 2 floors. Re- 26 sale down 150,000 baht. Tel: 089-772 7012. Email: gyb_ [email protected] NEWLY RENOVATED POOL VILLA HOUSE IN Newly renovated, Balinese VILLA DOWROONG Thai-style modern town- style, 3-bed pool villa, set in Phuket Town. 3 beds, 3 baths, house with land. Size: Land of 35 rai and a 700sqm land, walking dis- 47sq wah. Tel: 089-909 2771. tance to beach. 10 million 10.50m x 10.85m. 2-bed house with aircon, 2 baht. Tel: 080-124 1245 (En- room, 2-bathroom, living bedrooms, 2 bathrooms room, dining room, kit- and kitchen at Tambon glish). Email: kay@phuket LAND & HOUSE andamanrealestate.com chen and car park. Sin- Bornok, Prachuap Khiri gle house on land size: FOR SALE Khan, 20km from Pra- 15m x 10.85m. 2 bed- Location: Phanom Dis- chuap Khiri Khan town. rooms, 2 bathrooms trict, Surat Thani, near The land is 1.3km from HABITIA KOH KAEW Khao Sok National Park. Petchkasem Road. FOR SALE with living room, dining area/kitchen, terrace - Land: 120 rai + rubber Price is only 10 million and car park. Soi Moun- plantation, 8 years old. 6 baht. Nor Sor 3 title tain View Kathu Water- million baht. deed. Please call 086- fall. For more information, 615 9719. please call 081-535 75 85, 084-119 4262. PRICED TO SELL Patong. 5 separate luxury apartments in one block, POOL VILLA BEAUTIFUL LAND NEAR each 100sqm, fully furnished MISSION HEIGHTS POOL VILLA Modern style, Sino-Por- KATA CENTER and very large pool. Beautiful 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, For sale. Big garden, 15m tuguese, area: 36.50sq FOR SALE location, sea and mountain huge living room, large swim- pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bath- wah with 118sqm living Great location, road ac- view. Freehold and Thai com- ming pool, priced 12 million rooms, office, quality furni- space approximately. 3 cess, 5 minutes to Kata - House: 1-rai area, fur- pany limited. Would consider baht or 15 million baht, de- ture, new condition, security, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Beach and main road, nished, 2 bedrooms, 2 exchange for villa in Rawai pending on your needs. For freehold. Please call 076- 2 car park. Sale down 1,450sqm + title deed. aircons. 2.2 million baht. area. Finance available. more information, please call 388236, 089-727 5407 (En- payment 500,000 baht. Contact Lychee. Tel: 081 Please call 081-667 Massively reduced price 11.9 076-528024, 087-060 8400 glish). Email: cosmocamp Tel: 087-270 90 93. -891 3048. 1637, 082-539 6433. million baht.Tel: 081-271 (English). Email: picharly@ [email protected], www.villa- 7092. gmail.com sale-phuket.com 24 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014

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BEST SEAVIEW UNIT 3-BEDROOM HOUSE PATONG 54SQM FOR RENT Large 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- PATONG TOWER FOR RENT STUDIO APARTMENT LUXURY VILLAS CHALONG- rooms, Ao Po Marina close BEAUTIFUL CONDO Located between Tesco Lo- Modern unit, large pool, gym, FOR RENT KAMALA RESIDENCE by. 40,000 baht per month. tus and Bangkok Phuket maid, free WiFi, cable, park- 2 villas in modern style, Tel: 087-078 9707. Email: Hospital, opposite Club ing. From 22,000 baht per one of 3 bedrooms and [email protected] House Pool. Tel: 081-892 month. Tel: 080-052 8082 one of 2 bedrooms, pri- 4311. For further details, (English & Thai). Email: phv vate swimming pool, big SEAVIEW CONDO please see our website at [email protected] garden, jacuzzi. Contact IN TOWN http://sites.google.com/site/ Francesco. Tel: 085-790 7816. Email: francesco For rent. 1 bed, kitchen, liv- phuketvillasamkong PATONG CONDO [email protected] See ing room, furnished, pool, fit- 58sqm, 5 minutes walk to the our website at www.villa ness, guard. 15-16,000 baht Beautiful Patong Tower Beach, fully furnished, park- cheloni.com Poolvilla with seaview, monthly. Tel: 081-895 3628. beach condo with stun- ing, 14,000 baht per month. terraces, 5 bedrooms ning 280-degree pan- Tel: 088-181 1965. with ensuite, on 1 rai of oramic views of the land. A huge 685sqm of PATONG NICE SEAVIEW ocean, town and moun- KATA BEACH CONDO living area, big hall, office, tains. Large outdoor pa- TOP DESIGN VILLA APARTMENTS maid room, European Immaculate 14th floor unit, tio and wrap-around bal- 1 bedroom, kitchen, WiFi, kitchen, fully furnished. quality renovation. Please cony. Completely reno- aircon, jacuzzi. Tel: 086-595 Sala, attractive pool and send email for video tour. Tel: vated, internet and wash- 8512, 081-970 4638. Email: bar area, alarm system 086-757 1362. Email: petero ing machine. Available [email protected] security. Located oppo- [email protected] now. Email: patongtower site Wat Chalong on the [email protected] For way up to the hill. Rent: HOUSE FOR RENT further details, please TOWNHOUSE 140,000 baht per month. CHALONG see our website at www. PHUKET TOWN Tel: 085-654 4011, 089- 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 PatongTowerRental. 404 0737. Email: schulz. aircons, fully furnished. com Direct from owner, 450 [email protected] 30,000 baht per month. Tel: sqm, pool, 4 bedrooms, 087-266 7191. 5 bathrooms, private el- THAI VILLA AND POOL evator, close to BIS and LUXURY POOLFRONT Luxury 2 bedrooms in Nai Royal Phuket Marina. CONDO CONDO AT Harn, long term: 37,500 baht 75,000 baht per month. Beautiful, fully furnished 2- ROYAL PLACE per month. Tel: 081-270 51 Tel: 080-060 2060. bed/2-bath condo in Cape 26. Email: mervyn.crocker Panwa. 3 months minimum @yahoo.com on rental. 35,000 baht per month. Direct pool access. B.L. APARTMENT LUXURY POOL In Supalai City Hill Es- Tel: +61 045-890 2692 (En- At Kathu, 1 bedroom, 1 living VILLA tate, very quiet, safe, glish), +61 042-499 9379 (En- room, aircon, cable TV, hot convenient. 3 years old, glish). Email: cindy@cindys shower, ADSL, swimming 2 storeys, 3 bedrooms, 2 gallery.com pool, garden and car park. bathrooms, WiFi, deco- Rent: 7,000 baht per month. HOUSE FOR RENT rated, shady garden, Tel: 081-692 3163. well-maintained by origi- HOUSE nal owner. For sale: 2.8 FOR RENT OR SALE million baht ono. Or long- Fully furnished house for KARON BEACH CONDO term rent: 10,000 baht rent or sale. 3 bedrooms, 2 Oceanfront, 2 bedrooms, 2 per month. For more in- bathrooms. Only 16,500 baht bathrooms, 167sqm, one Near Laguna, live tropical formation, please call per month or 4.2 million baht Condo at Royal Place minute walk to beach. 14.5 garden, has all. Lease: 089-874 0061. Email: ste for sale. Available April 1, Project, Bypass Road, million baht. Lease with op- 25,000 baht per month. [email protected] 2014. Tel: 081-956 1660, +61 opposite Tesco Lotus. tion? Rent? Please call 090- Tel: 089-594 4067. 04-303 5856 (English & 37sqm, 2 floors, 1 bed- 008 503, +10-40 6728 1124. Fully furnished, 3 bed- Thai). Email: sar_seal@ya room, 1 bathroom, kit- Email: [email protected] rooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 hoo.com chen, fully furnished, 2 aircons, small garden, RENT APARTMENT aircons, washing ma- HOUSE IN LIPON PATONG RAWAI POOL VILLA quiet area. Rent: 18,000 chine, refrigerator, TV, baht per month. Please 1 storey, 2 bedrooms, 2 Condo: pool, security, 46 KATA SEAVIEW microwave, cable, 24hr 3-BED, 2-BATH bathrooms, 2 aircons, 1 car sqm, fully furnished. Tel: 089- 2-storey house, 140sqm, call 086-690 0626. Email: APARTMENT security with key card [email protected] park, 15,000 baht per month. 728 4005. Email: thamad17 Fully furnished, quiet, etc. Please call for more 3x7m pool, furnished, 6 Tel: 087-508 3516. @yahoo.com Kata Hill. Tel: 086-281 details. Tel: 086-476 months: 35,000 baht per 9311. Email: bao200@ 9612. Email: annanoi1 month. Tel: 076-226422, gmail.com @hotmail.com 085-478 8010 (English). Email: [email protected] April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

DELUXE BEACHFRONT Property Services Accommodation CONDOS Holiday Household Available 2 bedrooms, also 1 bedroom, Homes & Help kitchen, lounge. The Point near Central Festival, many Villa Rentals BRAND-NEW 1-2 facilities. Tel: 081-8920 038. MAID FOR VILLA BEDROOMS Maid wanted for private villa at 1st customer! Start at 10,000 PHUKET TOO BUSY? PRIVATE POOL VILLA Surin Beach. Window cleaning baht, free WiFi cable, near all, Try our hideaway villa with pool, 3-bedroom private pool villa lo- and general duties. Training great views! Tel: 092-323 7087. housekeeping and WiFi. Only cated minutes from the famed provided by villa housekeeper. Email: tucsonhouseforrent 40 mins to the airport and 10 Laguna area. Tel: 084-842 2262 Some basic English neces- @yahoo.com mins to the beach. Tel: +31-62- (English & Thai). Email: lita.hine 059 8315 (English). Email: info sary. 10,000 baht a month. KARON OCEANFRONT @hotmail.com @erwinhammingschott.com Contact Khun Maew. Tel: 087- LUXURY APT 891 1385. Email: sonyaklapko KATA POOL @yahoo.com Luxury 5-star 1 bedroom, 97sqm GREAT 1, 2, 3-BED APARTMENTS APTS KATA apartment, pools, gardens, gym. Modern one-bedroom apart- Spacious, huge terrace, Very quiet area. Available now for ments, central in Kata. Long kitchen, with or without private long term, 26,000 baht per term only. From 16,500 baht per Household pool, walk to 2 beaches in less month. Tel: 087-531 1124. Email: month. 084-838 7801 (English than 5 minutes. Email: resort Items [email protected] For & Thai). Email: info@kata [email protected] further details, please see our beachdream.com More info at website at http://karonhill.alter www.matabeachdream.com MOVING SALE, ALL BUILDER CAN vista.org 2-BED PRIVATE ITEMS WORK NOW Property POOL VILLA L-desk, wardrobe, couch, TV, Home construction, repairs, Wanted RENT PATONG-ROOMS ORCHID KATHU Close to Nai Harn and Rawai motorbike, table & chairs, and renovations at fixed prices. Tel: AT 9,000 BAHT HEIGHTS Beaches. fully Furnished. 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Floating bean bags for your ers (hoteliers) are seeking ad- 10,000 baht per month. Tel: VILLA pool or private chair at the ditional properties to manage Email: hotel.phuket.wanted 092-323 7087. Email: brico NEW MODERN TOWN Freehold pool villa. From 1.1 @gmail.com beach. Hot selling! Zee Zee and/or rent. Own maintenance [email protected] HOUSE million baht 800m from Nai Harn Interior. Tel: 076-620095. staff, dedicated marketing New, fully furnished town Beach. Tel: 080-124 1245. Email: office@zeezee inte manager. Email: resortgm IN KATA, KARON, THE NCHANTRA houses (completed in 2013) Email: kay@phuketandaman rior.com For further details, @gmail.com PATONG POOL SUITE for rent. 3 bedrooms, water realestate.com please see our web site at Experienced hoteliers provide 1-3 bedroom private pool heater, 2 aircons, built-in www.zeezeeinterior.com HOME RENOVATION property management (with suites for sale and rent. Tel: kitchen, WiFi, etc. 25,000 HOUSE+POOL 14,000 We provide services: home own maintenance staff) and 076-510011, 081-979 7306 baht per month. Tel: 085-055 BAHT / MONTH and pool renovation, sauna effective rental services. Fax: 076- 614101. Email: 9576. Email: intira.boonsith@ Furnished, aircon, WiFi, cable TV, REMOVAL SALES and steam room construc- Email: [email protected] [email protected] gmail.com swimming pool. Long term only. Or other times on appointment tion. Tel: 084-191 1288. For Tel: 089-475 1200 (English & until March 30. At house 23/ further details, please see APARTMENT / HOUSE SEA VIEW 3-BED VILLA, KATA NEW SEA VIEW Thai). Email: info@welcome- 131 Boat Lagoon. Be quick as our website at www.home NEEDED PATONG APARTMENT inn.com For further details, please most items are almost new renovationphuket.com Our customers need urgently Luxury villa of character w/ New 1 and 2-bedroom apart- see our website at www.welcome and well priced. 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PROJECT SECRETARY KARON CLIFF (THAI) WANTED Hostess, maid, engineer, waiter, At least 3 years experience in the and kitchen staff wanted. Tel: construction industry. Able to 087-265 6089. speak, write and read English and Thai. Full understanding of RESORT STAFF Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook WANTED and Word). Salary based on ex- Urgently: night reception, perience, excellent benefits. Send housekeeping, restaurant your CV to [email protected] and kitchen staff. Tel: 076- 613903, 089-723 1128 (Thai), RECEPTIONIST 085-227 8864. Email: yus WANTED [email protected] For small guesthouse near the beach in Patong. Good salary MARKETING and benefits. Some spoken ASSISTANT abd written English and com- Proficient in Word, Excel, uni puter skills prefered.contact graduate preferred. Photo John. Tel: 092-069 7408. Email: shop online experience valued [email protected] highly. Tel: 081-205 3932.

EARN 30,000-120,000 PHP PROGRAMMER BAHT/MONTH Seeking a PHP programmer with experience in Code Ig- Cruise ship staff needed. Work niter for a long-term project. 3-7 month shift. All expenses Tel: 094-316 6005 (English & paid. Must speak English. Tel: Thai). Email: john@jpdigi 093-728 1003 (English). Send taltech.com resume / photo to jobs@sea staffing.com ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDES VILLA MANAGER YOGA TEACHER PR & MARKETING Phi Phi Island. We are looking for (LIVE IN) WANTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE 2 English-speaking guides for our RESTAURANT The View Condominium. Manager of house team, Qualified yoga instructor to teach MANAGER overnight boat tour which leaves New 4-star hotel in Malaysia STAFF - Female, 20-35 years. House keeper, Food & Bever- at PhuketFit Resort. Please ap- from Phi Phi Don. The job is to en- age, Repairs. Excellent spo- ply with resume and qualifica- looking for young and energetic New restaurant "Thai Ba- - To promote the property tertain and keep our customers ken English, leadership, ser- tions. Tel: 081-270 9772. Email: expat to run the food and bever- sil". Bartender: 15,000 with prospective custom- safe. If you look after our custom- vice-minded skills. Own car. liam@phuketfit. com age department. Previous ex- baht. Waiters/waitresses: ers at our booth ers well, we will look after you. Tel: 087-881 0003. Send CV to perience in similar position not 14,000 baht plus tips. - Coordinate with recruit- Contact Siripan. Tel: 087-382 hr@luxuryvillasandhomes. 3 WAITRESSES FOR required but this position re- Manager: 25,000 baht. ers 9163. com RESTAURANT quires a strong kitchen back- Soi Bangla, 58/7-8,con- - Collaborate with team Three English-speaking wait- ground. Email: Nazri@an tact,between 4pm and NATIVE ENGLISH COOK / CHEF resses wanted for restaurant. casanet.com 7pm. Email: office@thai - Language: English and TEACHER Russian or English and Cook wanted in a small Ban Thai national only. Tel: 081-270 basil.phuket.com Brainy House is looking for Chinese. Tel: 086-439 Moon noodle bar, to cook basic 9772. Email: liam@phuket part-time native English teach- 9996, 081-666 6622. Thai and European food. Room fit.com ASSISTANT MANAGER, ers. Start as soon as possible. Email: sales@theview available as part of wages. Tel: KHAO SOK JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT Tel: 076-522822, 080-907 7466 Our Jungle House is the top re- phuket.com, info@the 083-690 7014 (English). Please LOOKING FOR NEEDED (English & Thai). Email: keng. sort in Khao Sok, Surat Thani. viewphuket.com call or email micknppr@hotmail. MANAGER To assist with the accounting [email protected] com AT WAKE PARK Qualifications: Thai national tasks, including accounts re- Aged 25 years or older, perma- only, minimum 2 years experi- ceivable. Good spoken / writ- nent resident of Phuket, Rus- ence in resort, must truly love ten English and pleasant per- sian speaking with excellent nature, excellent English and sonality are a must. Tel: 076- knowledge of English and pref- computer skills. Tel: 081-417 227281, 081-893 5492 (En- erably Thai. Official papers (no 0546. Email: ourjunglehouse glish & Thai). Fax: 076- benefits, work permit), salary [email protected] For further 227073. For further informa- starts from 30,000 baht. Tel: details, please see our website tion on the job, please see our 089-870 2796. Please send at http://khaosokaccommo website at www.aqua CV to [email protected] dation.com master.net/job.html

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED RAW FOOD CHEF To manage and ensure the WANTED cleanliness of our operation. Thai national: raw food chef, Must be a dynamic team worker good salary + benefits! Tel: with a pleasant personality. 081-270 9772. Email: liam Contact us. Tel: 076-281227, @phuketfit.com 081-893 5492 (English & Thai). Fax: 076-281227. Email: jtissi [email protected] NANNY Must be experienced with WEB DEVELOPER / child care. Needed after PROGRAMMER school and weekends for Bachelor's degree in related two young boys. Thai only. field. Knowledge of PHP, Tel: 081-978 7756. Email: Javascript, jQuery, MySQL scot@paresa resorts.com required. 2 years experience, English speaking. Send CV to [email protected] LIVE-IN NANNY For 10 years old. Must have BRANCH MANAGER English skills and help house- ISS Facility Services require work. Work permit possible. Tel: Branch Managers for 2 new 086-267 0157, 089-079 3328. locations in Had Yai and Koh Email: bannuaton@yahoo. com Samui. Preferred applicants are English-speaking Thai na- MARKETING tionals, degree educated with EXECUTIVE previous experience in prop- We are now looking for marketing erty or hotel management. executives to join our real estate Excellent salary and benefits company. We are looking for on offer. Tel: 076-610315, 081- staff at Jungceylon, Homepro 958 6879. Email: scott.d@ Chalong and Kamala Beach. th.issworld.com Good spoken English is a must. Send CV to info@phuket-con REAL ESTATE STAFF dos-homes.com or call 076- WANTED 341045, 081-459 0152. We are looking for staff to work with us in the progressing and increasing branches at Rawai PERSONAL and Nai Harn. 1. Secretary/Re- ASSISTANT ceptionist: Thai female. 2. Sales A private family is looking for / Rental Manager: Thai or foreign a personal assistant to be lo- national, male or female. Both cated in Bang Jo, Phuket, positions require: Good person- full time, start as soon as pos- ADMIN HOTEL WANTED ality and outgoing communica- sible. Must be fluent in Thai Experience needed in Microsoft YACHT tion skills, enthusiasm, fluent & English educated, love ani- Excel and Word. Daily record on STEWARDESS written and spoken English, good mals, be flexible with work cash income, stocks, timecards, Thai national, 2 females, basic computer skills. Good hours, be a fast and motive and booking vouchers. Good good English, salary+tips. salary and Commission! Tel: 076- worker. Attractive salary of- comments in English writing and Tel: 087-384 2743.(Thai) 388444. Please send resume fered, please email CV to speaking working under GM. Tel: Email: info@yacht-char- and recent photo to info@har [email protected] 081-968 5963 (English). Email: ter-thailand.com vest-property.com [email protected]

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HOTEL FOR SALE RESTAURANT HOTEL SEA VIEW MARKETING 27 rooms (bar, restaurant and FOR SALE, KAMALA BEACH 1KM EXECUTIVE RESTAURANT RESORT FOR SALE pool table), 5 minutes walk to Restaurant and bar for sale, 24 rooms and apartment, We are now looking for mar- FOR RENT PATONG beach (good location), well clean and big place with very good profit, 4 years old, keting executives to join our established. 6 years left on 140sqm house. Sale: 1.4 Chanote full property, 1km real estate company. We are current contract. 3.9 million million baht. Cheap rent: only from the beach. Tel: 080-528 looking for staff at Jung- baht (negotiable). Tel: 090- 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 1536. Email: christian10thai ceylon, Homepro Chalong 067 3033 (English). Email: 080-537 6125. [email protected] and Kamala Beach. Good [email protected] spoken English is a must. NEW GUESTHOUSE Send CV to info@phuket- PATONG BEACH KARON condos-homes.com or call Small high yielding re- Bulletins 12 rooms and 3 apartments. GUESTHOUSE 076-341045, 081-459 0152 250sqm, fully equipped sort for sale in Rawai. Rent: 90,000 baht per month. (English). Email: andres@ and furnished with li- Three, 2-year-old 3/4 2 years on contract, will be ex- phuket-condos-homes.com cense, on Sai Nam Yen bedroom pool villas on tended every 3 years. Sale: Road, close to Sai Nam one rai. Perfect pension 1,900,000 baht. Tel: 082-810 INCREDIBLE PROJECT Yen Plaza. Tel: 086-268 plan. Price: 19 million 9670. Email: adrenorange INVESTMENT 3963. baht. Please call 082-048 [email protected] Luxury project for sale. 50% 2568 (English) or email process done. Only 5 million [email protected] LEGAL INCOME baht. Tel: 080-891 1611. PRODUCER Email: aopoproject@gmail. 5 LUXURY APTS. Phuket Country Home, large com PATONG THAI CO., LTD. 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom bun- FOR SALE galow, bed & breakfast poten- RESTAURANT Name: Scuba-Travel-Trade tial. In Chalong. High season: FOR SALE Co., Ltd. No property! Just 15,000 baht per day income. 2 minutes walk to beach, Excellent location, Chalong clean papers. Price: 9,999 No Thai taxes. 10 million baht. located on the tourist main road, 400sqm, new 6 baht + lawyers bill + etc. Tel: Garden/koi ponds/waterfall. road, 5 storeys, 7 fur- years on lease. Low rent. 084-744 2101 (English). Please call 087-266 7514 nished bedrooms. Price: Please email for information: Email: dieter_seubert@ya (English). Email: rucker4012 13 million baht. Tel: 081- [email protected] hoo.de @gmail.com 171 9705. Twice the size, yet half the price. 100sqm each UNIQUE STRETCH HIGHLY RATED SPACE FOR RENT plus terrace. Fully fur- LIMO BUSINESS PATONG HOTEL PATONG 110sqm. Only 200m from nished, pool, great loca- Only stretch limousine in Successful, 2 years old, 17- MASSAGE SHOP NANAI Patong Beach. Perfect tion. Would consider villa Thailand. Turnkey business room guesthouse. 1.5 million 8 beds, 5 chairs, staff accom- location for restaurant or swap to Nai Harn area. with website and many cus- baht or best offer. Tel: 080-143 modation. Wide shop front, shop. Contact Tatiana. Priced to sell 11.9 million tomers. Just start and make 3660 (English). Email: mar rear access. Quick sale Tel: 087-044 6134, 081- baht. Tel: 081-271 7092. money! 2.8 million baht. Tel: [email protected], needed. 350,000 baht or best 089 7098. Email: man Email: bricothailand@ 089-932 5175 (English & http://themarq4sale.weebly. offer. Email: roy_baldman@ [email protected] hotmail.com Thai). Email: wojidkowbengt com/ yahoo.com @hotmail.com April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

Business Products & Services Club Education Memberships AUSTRALIAN MASSAGE THERAPY Available TAX & ACCOUNTING SEO-SOCIAL MEDIA AT YOUR PLACE Australian Taxation & ac- INTERNET Thai traditional massage: counting services for Austra- A customized campaign 500 baht per hour. Aroma- MEMBERSHIP lian expatriates in Thailand by our SEO specialists therapy massage: 1,000 Phuket Country Club. Life- & abroad. Please contact will improve your Google baht per hour. Call for reser- time family membership. For Anabel. Tel: +61 404 006 ranking and focus your vations. Open daily 9am- sale: 600,000 baht includes 236. Email: anabeld1@me. internet marketing ef- 10pm. Tel: 092-464 8471. transfer fee and yearly main- com or anabeldasilva@da forts. Free quote. Email: tenance 2014 paid. Tel: 087- silva-accounting.com For julianburgess@myway. 887 9506. further details, please see com WORLDWIDE Miscellaneous For Sale our website at www.dasilva- AIR TICKETS GOLF MEMBERSHIP accounting.com Our service is for domes- FOR SALE VISA SERVICES tic and international flight Phuket Country Club mem- NEW CARDIO TENNIS UAE and Singapore for 3 tickets. Open daily from bership for sale at 560,000 Ditch the gym, grab your days. Tel: 080-697 1860. 8.30am to 9pm. Delivery baht. Includes transfer fee. racket. Non stop 60-minute Email: [email protected] service. For more infor- Family membership. Con- fun workout with music. mation, please call 081- tact Mark. Tel: 085-809 8755 Only 300 baht per person. 537 2655, 085-571 4489. (English. Email: homeinspec Lessons hitups also avail- [email protected] able. For more information, please call 090-706 6674, 40FT SEA CONTAINER LOCH PALM 090-071 7163. Your court or For sale: secondhand sea MEMBERSHIP ours. Please visit our website container 40ft. I can send a Lifetime family membership at www.tennisjuniorpro.com photo. Please contact Rob available. 500,000 baht, includ- for more information. Tel: ing transfer fee. Tel: 081-979 WHEATGRASS JUICE 084-744 4648 (English). 7047 (English & Thai). Email: Email: [email protected] Lumpoons Coffee House. [email protected] At Chalong. Please call 081- 476 5808. LAGUNA GOLF CLUB STRESSED OVER PARTIES? 350,000 baht + transfer, ex- FREE ITALIAN pires 2024. Tel: 089-868 68 Pool Tables Personals ESPRESSO MACHINE Plan your party for all 42. Email: nagel.klaus@ your supplies at Party Al- web.de Coffee capsules machine on ways. We are located at loan, good organic Italian Wana Park Cherng Ta- SNOOKER coffee, fair prices, 6 blends lay. For more informa- LAGUNA GOLF CLUB Like new, marble top, 1.35 x BACKGAMMON available, direct import into tion, please call 076-620 22 YEARS 2.35m. 25,000 baht (new Players wanted. Tel: 081- Phuket. Tel: 076-374760, 166. Email: karen_leong Membership with 22 years 66,000 baht). Tel: 080-528 577 8443. Email: phuket 088-768 1260. Email: fepig [email protected] remaining for sale: 600,000 1536. Email: christian10thai [email protected] [email protected] baht. Tel: 092-261 5113. [email protected] 30 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014

Saloon Cars Motorbikes

CHEVROLET AVEO HONDA CITY TYPE Z NISSAN TEANA CHOPPER HONDA 2008 BASE BMW F10 520D 2001 250 XV V6 STEED DUCATI MONSTER 1.4L, fabric interior, good 2011 85,000km, good condition, Excellent condition! One 400cc for sale, in good con- 795 ABS BLACK power, serviced at manufac- automatic, gray color. Tel: owner from new. No acci- dition. Green book. 65,000 turer, nice condition, insur- 090-163 8673 (English). dent, April 2010, 60,000km, baht (one extra bag and a ance till December 2014. Email: [email protected] all services done, registered, bigger tank made of stain- Price: 240,000 baht. Tel: tax until August 2014. Price less steel follow). Tel: 085-464 092-079 7875 (English). new: 1.55 million baht. Now: 7450 (English). Email: loffe.o Email: [email protected] PROTON NEO AUTO 870,000 baht (negotiable). @gmail.com Car is in Hua Hin. For more information, please call 032- HONDA PCX 150 MAZDA 2 SEDAN Black with beige interior. 826152, 081-162 2951 (En- 6,400km, like new, black/ Unique all black edition, 2011 54,000km, 2 years of glish). red, 15 months old. YSS very new condition only 25,000km, automatic, BMW Thailand warran- Shocks, adjustable alu- run for 650km. Includes ABS, air bags, first-class ties left. Price: 2.75 mil- UNIQUE LUXURY minium break levers, first- first-class insurance. insurance till October lion baht. Tel: 081-892 This beautiful Jaguar XJ6 class Thai Sri insurance. Price: 360,000 baht. Tel: 2014, powerful, economi- 1097. Email: andreas. has served as our stylish 60,000 baht - Fixed! Tel: 081- 082-007 0700. Email: kor cal. 370,000 baht ono. [email protected] transport but is now for sale, 691 6147 (English). Email: 1.6L, 2-door, sport black, [email protected] Tel: 095-410 0064 (En- gray leather, new 17-inch as we now use a SUV for [email protected] glish). Email: muellerbr alloy, 1 lady owner, drives business. It is fantastic to [email protected] MERCEDES SL 1987 good, 67,000km. Price: drive with a powerful, reliable MOTORCYCLE / HONDA CBR 250CC Excellent condition, auto- 285,000 baht. Tel: 093- and smooth Toyota 2JZ en- KEEWAY matic, aircon, new interior, 683 3805. gine and gearbox with a Only 3 months old. Cost: Like new, red-silver, late TOYOTA HIACE bodywork, mechanics, 2JZ Garrett GT35 turbo. It has 70,000 baht, will sell for only 2010. Cherng Talay. 65,000 MINIBUS engine, drives perfectly, new recently been dyno tested 55,000 baht. Great ride. Tel: baht. Call 090-071 7163 to Toyota Hiace Minibus 2004 soft top, hard top, Phuket HONDA CIVIC AUTO delivering 340+ wheel hp 081-397 1154 (English). view. model. Excellent condition. Blue book registered. 1.1 85,000 BAHT which is 400+ bhp. The car Email: [email protected] 300,000 baht ono. Tel: 087- million baht or reasonable 1995, good car, 178,000km, is very reasonably priced at HONDA FORZA 300 263 2031 (English & Thai). offers. Please call 084-630 engine top 1,600cc, all 420,000 baht. Contact Todd. FOR SALE Email: info@amazingbike 2416. Email: jonhassall@ works. Tel: 076-396114, 084- Tel: 091-523 6680 (English). Pick-ups 150,000 baht or best offer, toursthailand.asia aol.com 744 2165 (English). Email: [email protected] fantastic machine, 300cc, always serviced. Please call 086-316 9159 (English & SILVER PROTON ISUZU CAB 4 3.0 LS Thai). Email: ozmoran@ya SAGA 1.3 hoo.com

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D-Max 4WD, automatic, NEW CARS 2008. Price: 485,000 FOR RENT baht. Tel: 081-894 6968.

Year 2011, automatic, 1 ISUZU ADVENTURE 3L owner, 15,000km with Turbo diesel, auto, by farang insurance. 300,000 baht. owner, perfect all, serviced by Tel: 086-476 9612. Isuzu, 7 seats, 175,000km, new tyres and brake. Price: 250,000 baht. Tel: 086-953 Cars, minibus, SUVs for 6522. short or long term with PROTON SAVVY 2011 first-class insurance and HIGHLINE FORD 4WD SUPERCAB delivery service. Tel: 081- Automatic, leather, ABS, 538 8567. Email: suksa airbag, full serviced book his- Built July 1999, 250,000km, [email protected] For tory, like new. Sale: 219,000 very good condition. Blue me- further details, please Wheels & Motors baht. Please call 092-893 tallic, new tyres, new clutch, see our website at www. 0652 (English & Thai). Email: generator, cooler. 200,000 phuket-carrent.net [email protected] baht. Tel: 081-538 8873. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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BAYLINER 190 SEARAY 280 115hp Mercury 4-stroke. SUNDANCER 15hp auxiliary 4-stroke, new 2 new engines 300hp fitted 300W stereo, GPS, trailer, 2013, includes trailer and cov- Thai registered, 2009, price: ers. Price: 4,250,000 baht. Tel: 590,000 baht. Tel: 084-584 081-968 3118. Email: info@ 6795 (English). Email: han procarpentering.com [email protected] 50FT BERTRAM SPORTFISHER 42FT BERTRAM 1989 Bertram 505 Convertible. SPORT FISHER Price: 7 million baht. Tel: 087- 834 5293. Email: sfiori@ Strong seaworthy boat, hotmail.com priced to sell, thai registered, needs little work to the perfect fishing / cruising boat. 3 mil- NEW KARNIC 2052 lion baht.Contact Andy Tel: +014 471 539 4550. Email: as.ac@hot mail. co.uk

NEW ALESSANDRO MARCHI End of season bargain. Hypalon RIB (LOA 24'). High Bimini & marine heads, re- quality Hypalon tubes. Free duced to 699,950 baht. Chart plotter and VHF, Full factory warranty.Tel: 175hp 4-stroke Suzuki O/B. 084-842 6146. Email: Bimini and trailer. 1,695,000 boats@andamanboat baht. Contact Andaman sales.com Boat Sales. Tel: 084-842 6146. Email: boats@anda manboatsales.com

CAPELLI RIB FOR SALE PACE 40FT Capelli RIB, 8m. 250hp SPORTFISHER Yamaha 4-stroke outboard motor with 361 hours. Garmin GPS with Blue chart for Southeast Asia. 860,000 baht. Tel: 076-348134, 084- 626 4969 (English). Fax : 076-348134. Email: neef@ wana doo.fr Twin CAT 3208 TA, needs repair, new fiber glass and paint to hull October 2013. Urgent sale. Price: HARD TO FIND 800,000 baht ono. Tel: TEAK BOAT 082-839 7701. Email: ger [email protected]

This 80-year-old solid teak boat is ideal for a Phang Nga Bay live aboard, or a land- Looking for a boat? based guest house. 1.5 million baht. Call John on See more classified ads 090-798 5605. Email: johne at www.phuketgazette.net mango@yahoo. com For current pictures and finish out options, www.face book.com/TeakBoat Phuket SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S A STEAL FOR A QUICK SALE Cryptic crossword

2007. Italian demo yacht. Cranchi 47ft. Hard top. Fully loaded with tropical aircon, genset, electrical winches, ga- FOR SALE: HOBIE SELLING YOUR BOAT? 13-METER CRUISER rage, roof. Ray Marine BRAVO 12' Just around the corner, now Wooden hull cruiser regis- premium navy, BBQ, ice Fantastic little Hobie Catama- is the right time to get her tered for 17 people. Cost 1.6 maker, 3 fridges, Bose ran. Great for kids and adults listed, Boatshedphuket.com million baht, but will sell for sound, neon light. Twin wanting a fun dinghy boat re- are always looking for new 700,000 baht. Just refur- 570hp with reliable shaft sponsive in light wind. Length listings, big or small, power bished. Tel: 082-414 6931 (En- drive, under 300hrs. 12'. Sail area: 86sqf/8sqm. or sail, to meet the demand glish). Email: phil@krabikon Brand-new condition. Email: [email protected] or for quality boats. Contact nect.com For further details, Price: 335,000 euros. Tel: call our Thai mobile: 086-685 Alan Giles. Tel: 084-842 please see our website at 089-971 0278. Email: 9359, or to Singapore: 65-977 6146. Email: alangiles@boat www.krabikonnect.com/ [email protected] 38457. shedphuket.com #!boat-for-sale/c10mg 32 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014

Aircraft For Sale

HAVE A PASSION AIRPLAY ALTIS 1999 ROBIN 2160i FOR AVIATION? MICROLIGHT I would like to sell my Robin If you have an aircraft for Superb trike with Konig ra- aircraft or trade it for a 4-seat sale or an interest in avia- dial engine. Great economi- Cessna or Piper (based in tion and wish to learn cal fun. Little used. Please Hua Hin). The Robin: TTAF how to fly or buy an air- contact for more informa- 300hrs. SMOH 60hrs. This craft or arrange a private tion. Tel: 089-111 6457 (En- is a well-equipped, two-seat flight, etc. Website: glish & Thai), 081-397 7598 aerobatic aircraft. Has the www.aeropromgr.com/ (English & Thai). Email: Christen inverted oil system. newsletter [email protected] Excellent inside and outside. King KMA24 audio panel, KX155 nav/com, KI203 vor, TECNAM P-92 KY197A comm, KN64A - Price: 1.5 million baht YOUR HELICOPTER dme, KR87 adf, KT76A tran- - Registration: U-B08 Flying and owning your own sponder, CSPA400 i-com, - Year of Manufacture: 2002 helicopter has just become FP5 fuel computer, CHT, possible. Free complete flight - Equipment: Full standard OAT, Pitot heat. Price: 4 instruction course with your equipment million baht. Please contact purchase. Email: pat@ Thom. Email: thos_w@ - Engine: Rotax 912-80HP aeropromgr.com hotmail.com 350hrs. Tel: 081-840 8418.

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Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 140 baht, with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 33 34 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Jagota sponsors Phuket events

From left: Vikram Singh, of Events International; Phuket Gazette Events Manager Kanjana Sriboonsom; Jagota Key Accounts Manager Marc Malloy; and Sonu Kapoor, of Events International.

By Mark Knowles community across a range of entertain- the Gazette and EI has been further with some dazzling Bollywood dancers. ment areas,” he said. strengthened by the support of Jagota. Watch, learn and groove with them – the PHUKET’S burgeoning events scene EI is the company behind the recent “As Phuket’s leading media company, Indian way! The night will feature an eclec- received a boost this week with the ABBA and Beatles tribute band concerts, we can provide the platforms necessary tic mix of Bollywood, hip hop, funk, house, announcement that leading food supplier as well as the popular Alice in Wonder- to successfully promote these great inter- and soul music... and thumping bass and Jagota Brothers has signed an agreement land performances in Phuket Town late national events here, and having Jagota drum beats. with Events International [EI], organizer last year. on board in such a major way as title spon- Get ready to move your hips the and promoter of the Phuket Gazette’s se- EI’s Managing Director Vikram Singh sor underlines the fact that the market for Bollywood way! To spice it up even fur- ries of “Headline Events”, to sponsor three and his partner Sonu Kapoor say they are high-quality entertainment in Phuket is ther, there will be a delectable blend of upcoming musical and theatrical perfor- passionate about bringing more world- growing rapidly,” she said. Indian grills, curries and assorted breads. mances on the island. class entertainment to the island and that Dates for the next three Gazette “Head- It’s a Bollywood affair, so dress up ac- The agreement will see Jagota as the the support of Jagota is a key step in line Events” have been confirmed as cordingly and breathe in the colorful spirit title sponsor for these colorful perfor- the journey. follows: of India. mances, each with imported talent, which “Each show we have organized has dem- will include comedy theater, a Bollywood onstrated the thirst here in Phuket for May 3: Boeing Boeing – June 7-8: Snow White and the party night, and a Snow White and the quality imported talent, both musical and A laugh-out-loud comedy Seven Dwarfs Seven Dwarfs musical. theatrical, and for both adults and chil- The outrageous story of a swinging It’s time to wrap up the season with a fam- Anand Jagota, CEO of Jagota Thailand, dren,” said Mr Singh. bachelor in a love affair with three ily musical at Phuket’s Simon Star Theater. said that the company was proud to be “We are thrilled to have Jagota on board stewardesses at the same time. Their flights Children, parents and grandparents can get associated with these events, which are as title sponsor for our next three events, are expected to land at different times, but together for a fun, family time with festiv- designed to increase the amount of and we hope to continue our relationship as luck would have it, the three muses of ity all around. A great visual treat with imported live music theater available to the into the future, as we bring even more fan- his life touch down at the same time! It’s dances and music, and the children can even island’s international community. tastic events to the Phuket,” added Mrs hilarious. Don’t miss the fun. Cast and crew have their picture taken with their favorite “Jagota has had a strong presence in Kapoor. direct from London. character! Get ready for a rendezvous with Phuket’s hospitality industry for many And Phuket Gazette Events Manager Snow White, the Prince and the Dwarfs at years now and this agreement underscores Kanjana “Jane” Sriboonsom notes with May 31: Bollywood Party Night Central Festival for a sneak preview before our continued commitment to support the pride that the strong partnership between A popular DJ from India is flying in, along the show! BISP students showcase their artistic talents THE British International School paint-covered uniforms. How- Phuket (BISP) Year 13 Visual Arts ever, today, Jooyeon, Inthuon and Exhibition was officially opened I are proud to present the results last week, and students work will of our hard work and devotion. be available for viewing until Undertaking Visual Arts as an IB April 24. The exhibition includes subject has not only inspired us 48 unique individual pieces to think creatively, but also to by three different student become thoughtful individuals. artists. In addition, the Year two Tackling 21st-century contro- students will have their elephant versies through art – by prints on display. examining topics such as obesity, The following is a transcript of anorexia, racism and many the opening speech given by Year more, we have opened our per- 13 student, Nathanon Khanijow, spectives exceptionally. Whether one of the three Year 13 IB artists it be fashion, graphics or textiles, whose work will be showcased we have found ourselves devel- this month. oping a keen passion to continue to undertake arts and design into The three BISP student artists (from left) Jooyeon Shon, Nathanon Khanijow and Inthu-on Lueangworaphan. Good afternoon parents, teach- the future. ers and fellow students, These skills learned and selves chasing our dreams. With to our respective teachers Mrs Each piece of art around these As you may know, the IB Vi- shared over the years will cer- Win and myself in the UK and Claire Lester and Mrs Kathy corridors has been done with sual Arts course has undoubtedly tainly assist us in the time to Joanne in Korea. Manthei Coulson, who have careful thought and consider- been a demanding experience for come, where we strive to forge In order for all this to become shown and guided us through ation and therefore we hope that we three artists – late hours in careers in the creative field. Next possible and presentable, I the elaborate approaches and in- you enjoy the exhibition. Thank the studio, sleepless nights and year, we will hopefully find our- would like to give a big thank you terpretations of Visual Arts. you. – Phuket Gazette April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Arnco Phuket Oilfield Classic

April 3-6, 8-6pm. Arnco Phuket Oilfield Classic April 3-6 The 6th annual Arnco Phuket Oilfield Classic will be held from April 3 to 6 and the organizers, Asian Golf Events, are expect- ing more than 130 oil and gas ex- ecutives from around the world to gather in Phuket for four days of golf and entertainment. The event is being held at the Novotel Vintage Park in Patong where festivities will begin with a wel- come cocktail party before play- ers take to the course for a Texas scramble event at Red Mountain. The following day there is an- other individual stableford event at Loch Palm, after which there will be a gala dinner. For more info, contact David Pettigrew on 081-988 0600, email [email protected] or visit asiangolfevents.com The Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s ‘Phuket Today’ show, the island’s only nationally broadcast television program no later that 6:15 to be assured of a painting for all the kids and live June 28 to July 27. Ramadan Registration is on the evening of (aired daily on True Visions seat. for more information contact music from the famous Two Muslims worldwide, or roughly November 19, 2014 from 6pm channels 85 and 59), are proud Kanjana “Jane” Sriboonsom at: Chefs house band from 8pm till a quarter of the planet’s popula- onwards, at the Tamarind Bar & to sponsor this event. [email protected] or call late. Come for the food and stay tion, observe Ramadan as the 9th Grill in Chalong. The weight sta- 076-273555 for the fun! For more information month of their calendar, a time tion will be at the Tamarind on all April 5-12. Phuket ITF Senior This event is proudly sponsored call 076-330065. for fasting during the day hours three fishing days, November 20- Pro Circuit 2014 by the Phuket Gazette, PGTV and and feasting at night. 22. The final evening and prize ITF Senior Pro Tournament the ‘Phuket Today’ show, the May 1. Labor Day giving party will also be held at in Phuket at Thanyapura. Played island's only national television Public holiday for all commercial Jul 11. Asarnha Bucha Day the Tamarind. In an effort to on world-class covered plexi- program (aired daily on True Vi- workers, but government offices This full-moon day of the showcase individual team skills, cushion tennis courts. Entry dead- sions channels 59 and 85). will remain open. 8th lunar month (traditional Thai the rules of the tournament line: March 19. Spectators are wel- calendar) commemorates the (PIST) this year have been de- come and entry is free. For more April 11, 7-11pm. Indian Curry May 5. Coronation Day Buddha’s first sermon to signed to allow teams to fish the information contact Club Services Buffet Coronation Day commemorates his first five disciples after event as they would while fun on 076-336000 ext. 5055, email All you can eat, authentic Indian the accession to the throne of attaining Enlightenment more fishing. [email protected]. Curry Buffet at 499 baht net per HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej than 2,500 years ago. Evening This annual event, now in its 15th person. Come enjoy our cold on May 5, 1950. candlelit processions are staged year, is proudly sponsored by the April 6. Chakri Memorial Day mango and strawberry lassi with at all Thai Buddhist temples. Phuket Gazette and PGTV’s Chakri Day commemorates our delicious mutton vindaloo, dal May 17, 10am-6pm. IELTS in ‘Phuket Today’ show, the island’s the origins of the Chakri dyna- makhani, bombay aloo, mutter Phuket July 12. Buddhist Lent only nationally broadcast television sty, founded by Rama I, who paneer, butter chicken and An International English Lan- This day of a full moon marks the program (aired daily on True Visions established Bangkok as the mouthwatering chicken tikka, guage Testing System (IELTS) start of the Buddhist Lent, or rains channels 85 and 59). For more nation’s capital. HM King samosas, freshly baked naans and test will be held in Phuket and or- retreat – the three-month annual information send an email to Bhumibol Adulyadej is the more. Location: Navrang Mahal in ganized by Phuket Australian Visa retreat observed by Theravada [email protected] ninth monarch of the Chakri Karon Sea Sands Resort. For more and Student Services (AVSS).To practitioners. It is the traditional dynasty. info contact Jaspal Singh on register for the test contact: 076- time for Thai males to ordain as a 076 286464, send an email to 210934 or 086-595-5148, email monk, informally observed as the April 7. Substitute Holiday for [email protected] or go to [email protected] or go to start of the rainy season, when the Chakri Day navrangmahal.com theavss.net Southwesterly Monsoons are in A public holiday in Thailand com- full force. memorating the Chakri dynasty. April 13-15. Songkran Festival May 24. Visakha Bucha Day Songkran is the Thai New Year Visakha Bucha Day is observed August 12. Her Majesty the April 8, 6-9pm. Phuket Book Festival, also known as the Wa- on the day of the full moon Queen’s Birthday Night at The Speakeasy, Royal ter Festival. Held during the hot- during the 6th lunar month, which HM Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara’s Phuket Marina. test month in Thailand, Songkran usually falls in either May or 82nd Birthday. Also celebrated as NASA rocket scientist, farmer, is celebrated by Thais through- early June. It is a day to com- Mother’s Day in Thailand. Her entrepreneur and popular former out the country, who pour wa- memorate three important inci- Majesty’s birthday is a public Phuket resident Don Battles will ter – traditionally only a little, but dents: the birth, the enlighten- holiday. launch his new book Merchant of these days a lot – on other people ment and the passing away of the the Orient and tell us how he came to wish them good luck for the Buddha. These events are be- November 6. Loy Krathong to write it. new year. lieved to have fallen on the same One of the most beautiful festi- Now living in Chiang Rai in his lunar day and month (but on vals in Thailand. It is tradition- 30th year of Thai residence, Don April 20, 6-12pm. Easter Buf- different years). ally performed on the full moon will also tell us what he thinks a fet Dinner at Two Chefs night of the 12th lunar month, foreigner needs to do – and not Large buffet including: Easter June 12 to July 13. FIFA World which usually falls in November. do – to succeed in business here. bread, pickled herring, smoked Cup in Brazil A Krathong is a banana-leaf cup Questions will be invited. salmon, beet salad, liver p t , Eas- Football (soccer) fans around the containing flowers, a candle and Entry is free of charge, as are ter ham, Easter eggs, Swedish world look forward to the incense sticks which will be snacks. The bar opens at 6pm, meatballs, chicken & fish fillet excitement of the 20th edition of floated away in a canal or river. with the presentation scheduled to skewers, beef stroganoff, apple pie the World Cup. This year will be The idea is to worship the River start at 6:30. Autographed copies with homemade vanilla sauce, played in arguably the top Goddess and at the same time to of the author's book will be avail- waffles with raspberry jam, footballing nation on the planet. float away any bad luck. Loy able at 700 baht. Swedish chocolate balls and Here in Phuket, most of the Krathong is not a public holiday. All drinks at Happy Hour prices much more. All this and much games will be aired live in the (two for the price of one) until 9pm. more for only 695 baht, with chil- morning hours, though many res- November 19-22. Phuket Seating is limited. Those wish- dren at just 350 baht, including a taurants and bars will certainly International Sportfishing ing to attend are encouraged to arrive welcome drink. There will be egg screen reruns of all the matches. Tournament 36 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Phuket’s struggle to EACH month thousands of people seek treatment at Phuket hospitals for breathing difficulties, eye and nose problems and even nausea – all brought on by dust and other forms of air pollution. The Phuket Gazette’s Irfarn Jamdukor investigates. THE Phuket health chief has in Phuket’s leading tourism town. revealed the disturbing news that “They all had red eyes and a in February alone more than heavy cough. Some of them had 2,500 people in Phuket Town headaches, skin irritations and received hospital treatment for even nausea. The worst affliction ailments brought on by dust and was dust in the windpipe, which air pollution. makes it difficult for the patient The issue of airborne contami- to breathe,” he said. nants – especially dust from “We really do not know at construction sites – has become which locations around the island one of the top health concerns in that people suffer the most. All we Phuket, Provincial Public Health receive in the reports is how many Office (PPHO) chief Kajornsak people were treated for a specific Kaewjaras told the Gazette. set of signs or symptoms related “Dust is a serious health issue to dust pollution in a certain area.” affecting people throughout the island. We are very concerned WHEN CHILDREN CHOKE about it,” he said. Residents in and around Phuket Sick and tired of clouds of dust Town are suffering more than from dump trucks plaguing their most, Mr Kajornsak noted. community, residents at the “Phuket Town has more on- Srisuchart Grandview housing going construction projects than estate on the bypass road recently other areas of Phuket, but many staged a protest over dust placing people in Kathu and Thalang are their health at risk. also suffering… The residents’ main objection Srisuchart Grandview resident Tawan Tejarungsri feared the worst when his one-month-old baby boy started “Last month, we recorded was an incessant parade of dump developing breathing problems from the dust created by dump trucks rolling through the neighborhood. 1,500 patients in Kathu and 1,000 trucks hauling soil into the neigh- people in Thalang receiving hos- borhood for a lake-filling project month old,” said Tawan Teja- problems that will continue to af- “The income is not enough and pital treatment for exposure to air (see pages 4-5) that left the com- rungsri, 27. fect the children for many years.” we have many mouths to feed in pollution.” munity shrouded in a constant “He became very sick last my family.” Patong is no exception, Mr heavy haze. month, and now I am very wor- DUSTY POCKETS Kajornsak added. Although adults in the neighbor- ried about how this will affect his FIGHTING BACK He pointed out that residents hood suffered from dust-induced health in the long term.” Not only did the dust pollution at living in more than 100 households ailments, their heart-wrenching Wichit Tunseng, 42, has three the Srisuchart Grandview hous- Dust from construction sites and have suffered health problems due concern was for their children. children. ing estate take its toll on the traffic fumes from Phuket’s to the ongoing road construction “My son is little more than one “All of them fell sick. One of residents’ health, it also directly clogged roads are the key causes them had a heavy cough. The affected the incomes of many of air pollution ailments in Phuket, other two had problems breath- local vendors. Mr Kajornsak explained. ing and sore eyes,” he said. Raranron Jhiamsai, 35, a staffer “And there are many construc- Even more frightening was at the River Beer Garden restau- tion projects on the island where when the children fell silent. rant near the lake being filled in, the contractor does not care about “Their eyes turned red when said, “I have fallen sick three times preventing air pollution,” he said. they seemed to be suffering the this month. My eyes turned red To combat the rising incidence most. They just spaced-out and because of the dust and it was of health complaints from fouled didn’t talk much,” Mr Wichit said. hard to breathe. air, the PPHO stages outreach “I worry deeply visits to com- about this and munities in risk how it may Parents must keep a close watch on their children’s areas several cause other dis- health. If the symptoms do not get better within times a month. eases to affect ‘ two days, they should take their children to see “We raise them.” awareness of PPHO Chief a doctor as soon as possible. air pollution and Mr Kajornsak advise local shared Mr Wichit’s concern, and “I’m not the only one, my col- ’residents on how to protect them- highlighted how children living leagues got sick too. They each selves from the air they breathe,” near construction sites were ex- had to stop working for days while Mr Kajornsak said. posed to a plethora of other they got better. We didn’t even “The simplest solution is to conditions. have enough staff to serve cus- wear a mask. It can prevent a per- “Children who grow up in pol- tomers.” son from inhaling both dust and luted areas, including those near Restaurant owner Weerayuth smoke.” construction sites, tend to have Sangswang said the dust had However, Srisuchart resident health complications throughout caused a drastic fall in the num- Mr Tawan told the Gazette that their adult lives,” he said. ber of patrons at his venue over without masks, all he could do “The dust can lead to other se- the past four months. was close every door to his house rious diseases and conditions, “Our total income last month to prevent dust from coming in. such as pneumonia, blocked bron- was about 10,000 baht. But be- Yet the best weapon against air chus, pinguecula, glaucoma and fore they started filling in the lake, pollution lay in the hands of local skin diseases… it averaged about 25,000 baht per officials, namely municipal offic- “All of these are long-term month,” he said. ers, suggested Mr Kajornsak. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 clear the air

A tourist prepares to take a photo in Shanghai as pollution shrouds the city skyline in a small-particle haze. Photo: Reuters Polluted air linked to 7 million deaths By Kate Kelland tries in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region had the AIR pollution killed about 7 mil- largest air pollution-related bur- lion people in 2012, making it the den in 2012, with 3.3 million world’s single biggest environ- deaths linked to indoor air pollu- mental health risk, the World tion and 2.6 million deaths to Health Organization (WHO) outdoor air pollution. announced last week. Indoor pollution is mostly The toll, a doubling of previ- caused by cooking over coal, ous estimates, means one in eight wood and biomass stoves. The of all global deaths in 2012 was WHO estimates that around 2.9 “They have the authority to power to effect true change in children from dust pollution. linked to polluted air and shows billion people worldwide live in ensure contractors comply with combating dust pollution, the pro- “Parents living in risk areas have how reducing pollution inside and homes using wood, coal or dung health regulations,” he said. test by Srisuchart Grandview to take special care of their outside of people’s homes could as their primary cooking fuel. Local officials must be made residents last month resulted in children’s health. The parents save millions of lives in future, Flavia Bustreo, a WHO family aware of the risks and the effects Rassada Municipality stipulating a must clean their hands every time the United Nations health agency health expert, said women and air pollution has on residents in list of eight conditions that the they prepare meals and all foods said in its report. children – especially those living their areas, Mr Kajornsak sug- contractor was forced to agree to in the house should be covered,” Air pollution deaths are most in poor countries – often bear the gested, and the officers must be in writing in order for work to he said. commonly from heart disease, brunt of the risks from indoor taught what laws they have at their continue. “Parents should not let their strokes or chronic obstructive pollution “since they spend more disposal to ensure compliance. Since then, conditions at child walk through the construc- pulmonary disease. Airborne pol- time at home breathing in smoke “For example, local municipali- Srisuchart have improved greatly. tion site and both the children and lution is also linked to deaths from and soot from leaky coal and ties can ensure the construction “They are still working on the the adults must wears masks to lung cancer and acute respiratory wood cooking stoves.” company sprays water along dirt project, but only four to five cover their months when they go infections. Outdoors, air is mainly polluted roads used by trucks to stop dust trucks operate at the site from outside.” “The evidence signals the need by transport, power generation, from being churned into the air,” 5pm to 7pm and a fence has been Mr Kajornsak stressed strongly for concerted action to clean up industrial and agricultural emis- he said. set up around the lake,” Mr Tawan for parents to seek immediate the air we all breathe,” said Maria sions and residential heating and “They can also make sure said. medical attention if they discover Neira, head of the WHO’s envi- cooking. fences are erected to prevent low- “The pollution is much better their children suffering any ail- ronmental and social public health Research suggests outdoor air level dust, which contains heavy than it was last month.” ments resulting from dust department. pollution exposure levels have dust particles, from flowing into pollution. “The risks from air pollution risen significantly in some parts residents’ houses.” CLEAR VISION “Parents must keep a close are now far greater than previ- of the world, particularly in coun- watch on their children’s health. ously thought or understood, tries with large populations going PROGRESS Despite the good news in the battle If the symptoms do not get better particularly for heart disease and through rapid industrialization, to clear the air at Srisuchart, Mr within two days, they should take strokes,” she said. such as China and India. Reinforcing Mr Kajornsak’s belief Kajornsak urged parents to take a their children to see a doctor as Poor and middle-income coun- – Reuters that local administrations have the pro-active role in protecting their soon as possible,” he urged. 38 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 A tale of plants and people have, over the centuries, occasion- ally been given anthropomorphic powers. With animals, of course, there are many examples of crea- tures with human attributes, A BEAUTIFUL woman loved ranging from classic children’s growing tomatoes, but they re- tales such as Alice in Wonderland, fused to turn red. One day, she The Wind in the Willows and noticed her neighbor’s garden was and Winnie-the-Pooh to more re- full of huge red cent examples tomatoes. So – The Lord of she asked the the Rings, the gentleman: tales of Doctor “How do you Doolittle and get them to go the whole raft so red?” Well, of Disney film he replied, cartoons. “I stand in But plant front of my examples do row of tomato exist. The plants, naked in mandrake root, my raincoat, for instance, and then ‘flash’ which belongs them. My to- to the poison- matoes turn ous nightshade red from blush- genus of man- ing so much.” dragora, and So twice a Photo: Dsmdgold which contains week the lady hallucinogens, The human-shaped Mandrake root “flashed” her contains hallucinogens and has long has long been crop, hoping been associated with witchcraft. associated for the best. with witch- One day the same gentleman was craft. According to legend, the passing and inquired, “By the way, bifurcated root – which can bear did your tomatoes turn red?”, a striking resemblance to the hu- “No” she replied, “But my cucum- man form – screams if uprooted bers are enormous.” and curses or kills all who hear it. Over the centuries, plants have occasionally been given anthropomorphic powers. Photo: Holgi This is the stuff of male fanta- In John Donne’s poem Go and with child a mandrake root.” vinced him that plants can “think” on the fact that a walnut kernel sies… But it’s odd how so few Catch a Falling Star, the speaker More recent research, some or at least react. bears an uncanny resemblance to jokes involve plants, even if they daringly exhorts the reader to “Get initiated in a 1924 book The Even if some of these theories the human organ. Visually erotic Secret Life of Plants, espouses are highly contentious, it is clear stimulants might include carr- the notion that plants do ots, parsnips, asparagus, indeed have a kind of bananas and yes, of consciousness, that they It is clear that plants have ‘senses’, that course, cucumbers. possess auras and are they can detect light and dark, have a Other connections be- capable of responding to ‘ tween plants and people human stimuli such as rudimentary form of ‘memory’ which allows derive from the character- music. A polygraph scien- them to store and retrieve information and, istics of plants rather than tist called Cleve Backster mere visual symmetry. conducted experiments perhaps surprisingly, that the genes which For example, the pitcher with a dracaena (a plant regulate these responses are also part of plant or nepenthe (which many of us have in our human DNA. grows here in marshy gardens) and attached it to areas) is actually carnivo- lie-detector electrodes. rous. Equipped with deep Not only was there a sudden leap ’ that plants have “senses”, that they “pitchers” at the end of stout ten- on the galvanometer when he can detect light and dark, have a drils, the nepenthe attracts dunked a leaf in hot coffee, but rudimentary form of “memory” insects and even frogs to its the dracaena reacted in a similar which allows them to store and scented slippery rims, where- way when he opened a box of retrieve information and, perhaps upon they fall into the fluid at the If plants can feel pain, than vegetarians are in trouble. Photo: Frank Lindecke matches in its presence. It con- surprisingly, that the genes which bottom. Digestive enzymes in regulate these responses are also the liquid do the rest. part of human DNA. Some plants such as the Venus A more traditional view is the fly trap have snap traps – hinged idea that certain plants have an leaves which close on unsuspect- Tip of the week affinity with humankind on ac- ing visitors; others such as the count of their appearance. In sundew, exude a slimy mucillage Garden predators mediaeval times, it was, for in- which acts like fly paper and en- THE usual list of unwanted and speared the lot. Then all the stance, believed that walnuts snares small insects. A few predators in most gardens fo- fat buds on my hibiscus mutabilis were an important cure for dis- bromeliads have the same capac- cuses on insects – termites, and (phuttan) which had stubbornly eases of the brain – a view based ity to ingest insect protein. carpenter bees which attack bloomed throughout the three- your woodwork; aphids and cat- month-long drought, disappeared. erpillars which play havoc with This time the thief was a black tree plant tissue; “mozzies” and ants squirrel, swinging acrobatically which like human blood. from bough to bough. Both crea- In the recent dry spell there tures were probably running short have been two new arrivals in of their usual sources of food. my garden. One day recently all I do not intend to lie in wait and the mature guppies and sword- shoot them. There are so few birds tails vanished without trace from and mammals in this island anyway. Photo: DaPuglet the pond. The culprit? An egret The fish pond can be restocked and During drought some animals are Photo: The Shaun Woods had arrived soon after sunrise the hibiscus pruned back. running short of their usual food. Some plants have an affinity with humankind on account of their appearance. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Mothering in the digital age By Kupluthai Pungkanon Gone, it seems, are the days when dren, such as those with autism. Asian moms in need of expert “Groups that form on social WHEN Thai women become moth- parenting advice would turn to their networks like Facebook and Line ers, their use of the social networks own mothers, other family mem- allow mothers to share a great deal increases, a new survey finds. bers or friends. Instead, 31 per cent of interesting information. It’s not More than 80 per cent of Asian of Thai mothers head straight to a just about posting cute pictures. I Photo: MJ Mostovac moms have ditched traditional parenting website. Others (22 per find social media very helpful in that channels like newspapers, television cent) use a search engine while 19 it provides information in real time. 82 per cent of Asian mothers use the internet for at least one hour a day. and magazines in favor of the per cent prefer Facebook. Parenting I think the social media play a ma- dominant player in the online mes- “New technology makes it easier for internet, according to a new survey websites also topped the poll with jor role in how children are raised sage space with 89 per cent of the Asian mom to surf the web on conducted by Southeast Asia’s Malaysian and Singaporean moth- these days,” she says. moms now Line users, followed the go, chat with other moms via largest online parenting magazine, ers, with 32 per cent of moms Proof of the Thai love for social by WhatsApp with 23 per cent,” social media sites, get parenting ad- asianparent.com. Its research choosing them for support. media was given when the survey says Nuttaporn Chanchokpong, vice and shop. That means she’s looked at 10,000 mothers – 4,586 Sirina Maneechote, an English asked mothers what they would do chief editor of Tickled Media, the active online throughout her wak- Thai, 2,465 Indonesian, 2,729 news broadcaster with Radio if they had an extra hour a day. publisher of Asianparent.com. ing hours,” says Ms Nuttaporn. Singaporean and 668 Malaysian Thailand, says she prefers to search While many did respond they’d She also points out that Thai Suparat Matsatit agrees. The – and discovered that all for advice and useful information spent it with their families, 29 per moms prefer to chat with other columnist and a spokesperson for increased their internet usage from the internet as the older cent indicated they would be online moms on the internet instead of the Single Mom Marketing project, once they became mothers. generation’s suggestions are rarely – considerably higher than their face-to-face. A quarter of Thai says she doesn’t bother with That’s good news for market- relevant to today’s world. Malaysian and Singaporean moms mothers say they log in to Facebook department stores anymore as she ers trying to sell their products as Uraiwan Charoentawornpanit, a at four and six per cent respectively. groups and web boards several can find everything she wants it seems these mothers are con- teacher, family coach for Care Club Unsurprisingly, Facebook is the times daily to chat with other mums, online and at a cheaper price. stantly on their smartphones and a mother of two, says that while dominant social networking plat- but 48 per cent never meet their “From diapers to bicycles, I find checking email, visiting parenting there is a wealth of information in form in terms of users in Asia with network friends in real life. information then shop online. And sites and chatting with others on cyberspace, she still prefers to con- 99 per cent of moms on Facebook, Nayada Harnrojanakul, who today I don’t even need to do a lot social media. About 82 per cent sult other mothers, pointing out that though a striking number of users works for the Custom Department’s of research to find the best deals. spend at least one hour daily on the they usually have firsthand knowl- are now diversifying to such plat- legal office, finds the Line group The other mothers on the social net- net while a massive 14 per cent edge. This is particularly useful in forms as Google Plus. the most convenient channel for works tell me,” she says. spend more than six hours. terms of dealing with special chil- “For Thais, Line is also the working moms with little time. – The Nation Experts discuss scientific advancements in AEC economy THE National Science Technology and In- “We want to explore potential develop- merce, investment, industry and man- novation Policy Office (STI) last week called ment of Asean Talent Mobility programs as power,” he said. on the 10 Asean countries to Phuket to dis- a platform for the exchange and movement Thailand has more than 50,000 people cuss scientific advancement and flow of of highly-skilled human resources among employed as researchers in various fields manpower as the inception of the Asean Eco- Asean countries and other interested parties,” of science. nomic Community (AEC) looms. said Dr Pichet. “However, we do not have enough re- “The objective of this workshop is to pro- “National and regional mobility policies searchers to cover all fields. This is why vide a forum in which experts can exchange and strategies need to be aligned in order to it will be crucial for us to join together as their views and ideas about the advancement foster successful collaboration on Asean members of AEC and allow for the move- of science and technology as the AEC comes ATM programs. This will allow the AEC to ment of manpower between countries. It to fruition,” said Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj, be more economically competitive.” will provide opportunities for talented Secretary General of STI. After two days of meetings and pre- workers and researchers to pursue their The two-day Asean Talent Mobility sentations, Dr Pichet said a lot of useful work in the field they are passionate (ATM) workshop was held last Thursday information was exchanged in the fields about,” added Dr Pichet. and Friday in Patong, and was attended by of science, technology and innovation More meetings will be held in upcoming experts from Thailand and the other nine focusing on the Asean region. months to further discuss scientific ad- Dr Pichet hopes to promote the development Asean countries, as well as advisers from “We will take what we have learned vancements after the AEC comes together. of Asean Talent Mobility (ATM) programs as the European Union and South Korea. and apply it to allow for the flow of com- – Chutharat Plerin the AEC comes to being. 40 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Spectacle of senses

By Maciek Klimowicz it’s not even called a restaurant, but rather a “Japanese Cuisine LET’S be honest – on the scale Theater,” and for a good reason. of things, Japanese cuisine isn’t Here, guests flock for more than amongst the most spectacular. just the food – eating at Kabuki Its esthetic appeal, restraint in is a form of entertainment. use of spices and pure flavors The cooking at Kabuki is done are pleasing, but probably won’t right in front your eyes – opt for provide you with the hefty in- the full tepanyaki experience and jection of endorphins in the way you will witness a culinary show, a spicy Indian curry or our daily with chefs presenting their skills bowl of tom yum goong does. in live performances full of high- However, there is a place on our flying blades and bursting flames. island where Japanese cooking Go for a sushi meal and you’ll has been transformed into a true witness fresh ingredients trans- spectacle. formed with skill and dexterity Photos: Maciek Klimowicz The place is Kabuki, and the into tiny, flavorful pieces of art. Presentation is one of the foundations of Japanese cuisine and the chefs at Kabuki know it well. name says it all – Kabuki being It’s entertaining, it’s revealing the classical Japanese art of dance and... it makes you hungry. But forms, they are a delight, both to and drama, full of costumes, mu- not to worry – you won’t stay the eye, and to the pallet. sic and intricately choreographed empty-bellied for long. The Nor- Kabuki seats 72 people, but dance routines. Kabuki is located wegian salmon, Hokkaido thanks to a studied design, it on the premises of JW Marriott scallops and South African octo- grants its guests a warm and wel- Phuket Resort & Spa, and it is pus are all there to help. Delivered coming atmosphere. Divided into more than a restaurant, in fact, to your table in all shapes and separate sections with traditional shoji screens, the restaurant is a perfect choice for a romantic din- ner or a private event for a group of friends. The sushi bar seats 10, and up to 12 people can enjoy the cocktails served at the sake bar at the same time. If you ask me where I had the best Japanese meal of my life, I’d have to say in a small local sushi joint in Tokyo’s Ginza district. But, if I’m to name the best Japa- nese meal I had outside of Japan, Kabuki tops the list. Kabuki is located in JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, 231 Moo 3 Mai Khao,Talang. For reservations call The food is true to its Japanese origins. 076 338000

Each tepanyaki table gets full attention from a personal chef.

Japanese character is reflected in the simple yet welcoming interiors. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 41 For the love of flavor By Maciek Klimowicz times I even dream about differ- ent flavors and wake up knowing FORGET everything you know, I want to try something in the forget those ho-hum comfort kitchen,” explains Chef Daniel, foods and prepare for a culinary who was born 43 years ago in joy ride. If you’re planning a visit Stockholm, Sweden, but has been to the Gastro Bar, a small but styl- away from his home country for ish restaurant run by renowned the last 13 years. He spent most Chef Daniel Isberg, you’re in for of this time travelling around the a surprise. globe and cooking for the likes of “My idea was to run a restaurant Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, with an open kitchen, casual at- Robin Williams, Alicia Keyes or mosphere and casual food based the Swedish royal family – just to on high quality produce. I wanted name a few. Having lived the ex- to offer a good variety food, from citing but tiring life of a celebrity burgers to foie gras,” Chef Daniel chef, he decided it was time to tells me over one of his signature settle down, and Phuket seemed cocktails. like the perfect place. Indeed, both burgers and foie “I’m here because it was time gras are present on the menu, next for me to settle down. I used to Every dish on Gastro Bar’s menu is innovative, reflecting the chef’s creativity. Photos. Maciek Klimowicz to a whole list of dishes from travel so much and it’s hard to start out from the crowd. I want to time curing in dark rum and talking what was that all about, he replied, around the globe. Fresh Viet- something permanent when make flavors explode in the guests about a long time – the 10 hour, “I’m normally a nice guy, but not in namese spring rolls, San Fran- you’re on the road all the time. I mouth, I love to hear them say, slow braised, pork belly literally the kitchen. There, I want every- ciscan-style crab cakes, escargots was turning 40 when I moved ‘Wow, this is something new!’.” melted in my mouth. All this washed thing perfect.” a la Bourgignonne, California here and that’s the time when you I can’t count how many times I down with a virgin strawberry and I confirm, he is and it was. style Ahi tuna tartar – reading the start to have less energy than when said the above sentence while din- passionfruit mojito, served with a menu at Gastro Bar feels like read- you’re 25,” he says. ing at the Gastro Bar. With every scoop of home made sorbet, made Chef Daniel’s Gastro Bar is located in ing a travel journal, and in a way, When I ask him what keeps him dish came a surprise. Raw scallops for one of the most exiting meals I 100/19 Bangtao Soi 1, Srisoonthorn that’s exactly what it is. motivated in his new, quiet life in were served with tangy cumber had in a long time, disturbed only Rd, Cherng Talay, Thalang. For “I’ve been travelling a long time Cherng Talay he replies, “I love sorbet, Wagyu beef carpaccio got once by the Chef shouting at staff reservations call 093 764-6753 or visit and I know many flavors, some- different flavors and I like to stand an interesting twist thanks to long in the kitchen. When I asked later, chefdanielisberg.com

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Food at Gastro Bar not only tastes great, but looks great too. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Madman or prophet? tion is reminiscent of Huckleberry really true or not. He just changed Finn and True Grit. At age 10, the truth till it fit him. He was a Henry is unwillingly rescued by real white man.” John Brown from a comfortable Henry willingly dons a dress life of slavery in a Missouri and bonnet, to further conceal JAMES McBride won the 2013 tavern. After “Old Man Brown” himself from the white world. National Book Award for his third gives the tavern owner some lip, Toward the end of the novel, he novel The Good Lord Bird Dutch Henry Sherman replies, reflects, “Even though I’d got- (Riverhead Books, New York, “Only a white-livered, tit-squeez- ten used to living a lie – being a 2013, 417pp). This is the story of ing Yankee would talk like that.” girl – it come to me this way: John Brown, the militant abolition- Several men got up and walked Being a Negro’s a lie, anyway. ist, from his bloody raids in out. But the Old Man sat there, Nobody sees who you are inside. Kansas Territory in 1856 to his calm as an egg. “Sir,” he said to You just judged on what you are seizure four year later of the fed- Dutch, “that’s an insult.” on the outside whatever your eral armory at Harper’s Ferry. After a gunfight, Henry is color. Mulatto, colored, black, it Launched in the hope of sparking plopped on the back of John don’t matter. You just a Negro a slave revolt, the raid was ulti- Brown’s horse. Brown initially mis- to the world.” mately crushed by none other than takes Henry for a girl, clad as he is His ultimate plan is to revert to Robert E Lee and Jeb Stuart – a only in a flour sack. Henry’s father a boy and flee to Canada. Yet he precursor to the American Civil had attempted to correct him. regards Old Man Brown with a War. The novel’s intriguing con- “But the Old Man heard Pa say mixture of admiration for his ceit is that the narrative is dictated ‘Henry ain’t a,’ and took it to be anti-slavery fervor and fond ex- 90 years later by an ex-slave and ‘Henrietta,’ which is how the Old asperation at his long and loud former member of John Brown’s Man’s mind worked. Whatever he public prayers. band, Henry Shackleford. believed, he believed. It didn’t “He was a plain terror in the His humorous 19th century dic- matter to him whether it was praying department. Just when he seemed to wrap up one thought, another come tumbling up against that one, and after a while they all bumped and crashed and com- mingled against one another till you didn’t know who was who and why he was praying it, for the whole thing come together like the tornadoes that whipped across the plains, gathering up the sage- brush and boll weevils and MacBride’s ‘The Good Lord Bird’ won the National Book Award in 2013. homesteads and tossing them about like dust.” is hopelessly sentimental. him in, like he seen something The first couple of prayer Still, on its own terms as an nobody else could see. That’s an tirades are funny but when they historical novel, it paints the expression that lived on the Old are repeated over and over and times well from the battles on the Man’s face. The Old Man was a over they lose their humor. There prairies of Kansas to abolitionist lunatic, but he was a good, kind is a lot of repetition throughout the meetings with Harriet Tubman lunatic... He was a Bible man. A book and, in general, scenes go and Frederick Douglass. The God man. Crazy as a bedbug. Pure on for too long and cry out for great strength of the novel is the to the truth, which will drive any pruning. This is a good novel but indelible portrait of John Brown man off his rocker. But at least he could have been better. It does not, up until his hanging. knowed he was crazy. At least he alas, rank with Huckleberry Finn “He had a face change up there knowed who he was. That’s more The narrator’s diction is reminiscent of ‘Huckleberry Finn’ and ‘True Grit’. or even True Grit. And the ending on that scaffold before they done than I could say for myself.” April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 44 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Roofies and the real world Dr Gerard Lalande as DFSA is sometimes known. The con- siderable health consequences, which MEDICINES are created and used for treat- include loss of life, must also be made ing and/or preventing diseases. Some, known, as prevention is the only effective though fortunately very few, are misused way to avoid being affected. for recreational motives or for actions that Rohypnol, the name by which the ge- go against the will of the targeted victim. neric flunitrazepam is known, is an oral This often involves sexual abuse and when psychotropic medicine approved in many it comes to Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault countries, including Thailand and belongs (DFSA), Rohypnol is one of the leading to the same benzodiazepine class as the substances. tranquilizer Valium. It is indicated for pre- There is obviously a need to increase surgery anaesthesia due to its sedative and awareness among youths and adults who muscle relaxing effects and, because of its may be exposed to risks of predator rape, strong hypnotic effect, for the short-term treatment of severe insomnia. Highly potent, the medicine can lead to rapid dependence or addiction – in many cases, after just one month of treatment – as well as tolerance, meaning there will be a need to in- crease the dose to obtain the same effect. Flunitrazepam specialities (origi- nal or copies) are mostly available Photo: Chaos in small tablet form. They can Rohypnol can dissolve easily in any drink without changing the taste of a beverage. dissolve easily in any drink and are invisible, without odor and Undesirable effects include headache, happen in the real world. without changing the taste of the abdominal cramps, vomiting, blurred vi- When facing suspected ingestion of a beverage. Some preparations might sion, slurred speech and dizziness and as Rohypnol-alcohol mixture, it is wise to im- have a dye but dropped in a dark such mimic the initial signs of alcohol in- mediately bring the person to a hospital drink in a darkened place, will not toxication. emergency room before the drug reaches be noticeable. Later on, more severe symptoms may its peak effects. The drug may be detected The undesirable side effects of occur with a drop in blood pressure, trem- in the urine for up to 60 hours. Rohypnol are frequent and vary ors and possibly aggressive behavior. In Prevention lies in broad awareness and markedly depending on each some cases, depending on the quantity of common sense behavior such as going to individual's sensibility to the mol- drug and alcohol absorbed as well as the parties with trusted friends and watching ecule. More importantly, the drug person’s susceptibility to both compounds, out for each other. effects and side effects are rendered the condition may unpredictably worsen to As a Rohypnol-added cocktail keeps the dramatically more potent by the major respiratory distress, coma and even- same taste, appearance and smell as a nor- concomitant absorption of alcohol. tually death. mal drink, ready-made beverages from This is why serious side effects are In addition, flunitrazepam leads to an- strangers or opened drinks must always be frequently observed among people terograde amnesia or blackout, which declined. With such precautions, nightlife who have unintentionally ingested means that the person is unable to remem- becomes a pleasure and not a nightmare. Rohypnol during parties in nightlife ber what happened after being drugged. – The Nation establishments or during raves. Because of these side effects, Rohypnol is The effects of the drug are rapid, known on the street as the mind-eraser, Dr Gerard Lalande is managing director of kicking in within 15 to 30 minutes and Photo: Martin Terber forget-me pill, date-rape drug, trip-and-fall, CEO-Health, which provides medical referrals reaching maximal effect within two roofies and rufilin, the latter being used in for expatriates and customized executive Rohypnol effects are rendered more potent by the to three hours. In some cases, they the much-publicized Hangover movie, medical check-ups in Thailand. He can be concomitant absorption of alcohol. may last 12 and even up to 24 hours. which featured a happy ending unlikely to contacted at [email protected] Phuket’s Songkran donation drive starts April 1 THOSE looking to be “Blood Heroes” will The center currently has 50 units of road), 1-4pm find it hard not to stumble upon a willing blood type A, 100 units of type B, 150 units needle as the Phuket Regional Blood of type O and 30 units of type AB in stock, April 25: British Center (PRBC) will offer a plethora of explained Ms Pornthip. International Sch- opportunities to donate this month “We want to have an additional 240 units ool (Koh Kaew), “We are calling for donations in anti- of blood on hand for the holiday,” she said. 1-4pm. Tesco cipation of an increased number of “We only have three units of Rhesus- Lotus (Thalang), accidents, and thus a higher demand for negative blood and are always in need of midday-6pm blood during Songkran,” said PRBC Chief more.” Pornthip Rattajak. To help replenish stocks, mobile dona- April 27: SCB, In addition to setting up mobile dona- tion clinics will take place on the following Big C Supercen- tion clinics throughout the island, the dates: ter (bypass rd.), PRBC will host two events at the blood 2-6pm center in April. April 8: Bangkok Hospital Phuket (3rd floor), “The PRBC, in conjunction with the 1pm-5pm April 28: Phuket Phuket Red Cross, invites the public to International Air- donate blood from April 2-6 in honor of April 10: Wine Connection (Fisherman’s port (3rd floor), the 59th birthday of HRH Princess Maha Way, Chalong), 9am-midday 10-4pm Chakri Sirindhorn on April 2. We will hold a special event at the blood center from April 18 : Premium Outlet Mall (bypass April 29: JW 8:30am to 4:30pm on April 4. There will road), 11am-3pm Marriott Resort be free food and drinks. Additionally, we and Spa Phuket (Thalang), 1-4pm Employment Office in Saphan Hin (map will give away 100 ‘squeeze the heart’ April 22: Hilton Arcadia Resort and Spa Phuket here) at the following times: Mondays, balls to donors,” said Ms Pornthip. (Karon Beach), 1-4pm April 30: Jungceylon (Patong), 10am-3pm Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to “Another event at the center will be The Front Village Phuket (Karon Beach), 4:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from from April 8-16. The first 400 donors 1-4pm The PRBC accepts donations everyday 8:30am to 8pm; and Saturdays, Sundays will receive a free souvenir t-shirt from at their headquarters on Rattanakosin 200 and public holidays from 9am to 3pm. the PRBC.” April 24: Worldlennium Company (bypass Year Road, next to the Phuket Provincial – Phuket Gazette April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 46 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): need to be. Another air sign will SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): Romance on the rebound with a Taking the lead comes not appreciate being let down re- Good vibrations are in the fire sign is fun, but the stars naturally to Arians and garding a business appointment astral atmosphere and the show that hopes for long term this will stand you in midweek. In the realm of romance, stars show that Scorpios possibilities will be dashed. A loan good stead until the middle of the lack of response from an earth will be in a lighter mood until the is forecast to be repaid earlier April. In the world of work, sign does not necessarily mean middle of the month. This will than you thought. sincerity speaks louder than spin- that they are not keen. enable you to tackle issues that ning the truth to suit your purposes. seemed beyond your control. In the AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): Another fire sign is forecast to be CANCER (June 22-July 23): VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): realm of romance, heightened Personal relationships are less than impressed at being kept Cancerians could have Those born under the charisma is forecast to attract highlighted this week and in the dark. Those with a birthday to weather a small storm sign of Virgo will be others towards you. An air sign can the stars indicate that you during the coming week will have in the world of work happy to go where life be hard to resist – those already will have reason to realize it’s not more positive romantic experience this week. The unsettled cosmic takes them this week. An easy- spoken for are advised to reveal this possible to be friends with in the year ahead. climate can encourage misunder- going atmosphere encourages status at the earliest opportunity. everyone. Money matters are standings getting out of proportion, peace of mind and putting problems auspicious – being in the right place TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): especially when communicating on the back burner is beneficial. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): at the right time can lead to fruitful A temporary short fuse with fire signs. As the middle of The stars indicate that moving The stars suggest that work or investment opportunities. means that those born the month approaches, a fresh into a different social scene will Sagittarians can feel Long distance connections are under the sign of Tau- burst of energy allows you to be beneficial for Virgoans looking invisible at the moment. rekindled and this could prompt rus can fly off the handle early assert more independence – this for love. Finances are steady Those who need to be noticed at certain Aquarians to seriously next week. The stars recommend is forecast to be a positive influ- until the end of April and it work will have to stand out from consider visiting someone they putting relaxation at the top of ence in the realm of romance. should be easy to put something the crowd – this is an auspicious haven’t seen for some time. your weekend agenda – a stress Fortunate days for finances are aside for a rainy day. time to fine tune ideas and polish up relieving massage would be worth- Thursday and Friday. proposals. The second half of April PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20): while. Another earth sign’s enjoy- LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): should provide opportunities to talk This is an auspicious ment of nature can prompt you to LEO (July 24-Aug 22): Motivation strengthens for with people with influence. Romance week for Pisceans to leave the concrete jungle behind Your career is in the spot- Librans as the middle of picks up pace, with an air sign prov- face up to bad habits and this weekend. Love is luckiest mid- light until the middle of April approaches. A small ing they are keen to commit. situations that are having a nega- week, with a water sign keen to April. Leos who have success at work helps you to tive impact on their lives. Inner share a romantic encounter. been unsure about accepting an glimpse bigger possibilities. Those CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): cleansing will leave you free to unusual offer should receive guid- who want to climb the career lad- Investing energy in the move forward with what is worth- GEMINI (May 22-June 21): ance from a trusted water sign der can expect a fire sign to bring a right direction brings while. The stars advise making Delays are forecast to friend. The tide is set to turn for tempting offer to the table. The stars financial rewards later in time for inner reflection this week- frustrate Geminis and those who are tired of missing out recommend taking care that your the year. Capricorns can take end, even if this means canceling this could particularly af- on promotion. An earth sign’s in- personal life does not suffer while advantage of astral backing during social plans. Romance with fect travel arrangements. It would ability to meet their responsibilities all this business activity is going on. the remainder of April to discover another water sign flows more be sensible to allow more time to can pave the way for your chance An earth sign partner shows that how they can enhance existing freely when your emotions have get to the places where you really to show what you are capable of. they feel left out this weekend. skills and start to build new ones. calmed down. April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Thalang too good for Laguna

IN THE much anticipated JLL bowlers prior to the 24 over drinks league match on March 30, the break but couldn't remove either Thalang cricket team defeated of the batsmen who by this point Laguna by 90 runs and now have were well and truly out on their an insurmountable lead in the feet. In the 25th over Thomatos Jones Lang Lasalle League points brought up his third century of the championship. Laguna, last year’s year and together with McMillan champions haven’t been beaten in it was the first ever 200 run bat- a JLL league match in the past 2 ting partnership on the Alan Cooke seasons but had no answers to Ground. Just a couple of balls af- Thalang in this match. ter saluting the crowd and Played at the Alan Cooke Thomatos was dismissed for 102 Photo: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters Ground (ACG) under a baking sun runs from 83 balls. Laguna then with little wind, Thalang won the brought opening bowlers Pir Sami toss and choose to bat first. and Shoeib Mustaq back into the Justin Thomatos and Andrew attack. Between them they picked McMillan already boasting two up five wickets and the run rate hundred run partnerships from fell to under 7.5 runs an over. their last two innings together Sami got the wicket of McMillan, went to another level. The left and trapped in front for 99 runs from right handed combination hit the 87 balls and was clearly the pick ball to all areas of the ACG and of the Laguna bowlers with 4-35. ran Laguna off their feet in a rare Aidan Keeble 17 from 10 balls, hit Phuket cricket display. A fumbled a few boundaries at the finish to Last year’s champions Laguna had no answers to Thalang during last Sunday’s match. Photo: Michael Way run-out opportunity was the clos- see Thalang reach 274-6 from their st est that Laguna came to a wicket 35 overs. overs. Laguna lifted their scor- ters Khan and Stuart Reading outPhoto:out Brad for Penner-USA184 in the 31 TODAY over. Sports Khan as Thalang raced to 93-0 at the Requiring almost eight an over ing rate through big hitter Sameer in the middle. One ball later and was the top scorer with a well first drinks break. After the break to win Laguna made a good Khan after Sadarangani 43 from it was a different story when Thai compiled 62 runs from 57 balls Thomatos continued to bat like a fist of it early with Manish 57 balls was dismissed but the in- youngster “Paan” caught Read- meanwhile Culpan was the pick cat with nine lives. His luck was Sadarangani hitting some nice troduction of Neill Culpan in the ing on the boundary off the of the Thalang bowlers with 2- again evident when he was caught boundaries through point and 18th over put a stop to the free bowling of Bill Stahmer. It 22 from his allotted seven overs. at long on from the bowling of some valuable edges over the slips flow of runs that Khan was scor- wasn’t to be for Laguna as The JLL league points cham- Sameer Khan only for the umpire and the wicket keeper. At drinks ing. Laguna were not without a Culpan dismissed Khan, two bats- pion and second place has now to call a no-ball due to Khan the equation for Laguna was one chance of an upset on 146-3 men were run out in an over, and been decided but who will finish dislodging a bail during the deliv- wicket down and still requiring heading into the last session with spinner Andrew McMillan third and earn the right to play fi- ery. Laguna tried nine different over 200 to win from the last 23 their two most experienced hit- grabbed 3-6 to have Laguna all nals cricket? – Phuket Gazette ITF seniors tennis in Thanyapura THANYAPURA Phuket says it beyond to Phuket and is sure to Mixed Doubles: 35+, 45+ is honored to be hosting its very give spectators plenty excitement. The ITF has been kind first International Tennis Fed- For those officially entered in the enough to offer Thanyapura a eration (ITF) seniors event next event, the sign in time for singles select number of wild-card en- week, with play taking place is Sunday, April 6 from 4-6pm and tries, so if you’re a competitive from Monday, April 7 to Satur- for doubles, Monday, April 7 until player and still haven’t signed, day, April 12. 4pm. You must come in person to up please contact Mr Virapol Careful not to let the word Thanyapura to be officially signed Cholvibul urgently on 081-490- “Seniors” lead you to imagine in for the tournament. 9814. elderly people with walking All of the singles action will get Attendance to this ITF seniors canes donning their tennis underway on Monday, April 7 and tennis event is free for the pub- whites for a friendly rally. The doubles play will kick off on lic, so make sure you get to Tip: contact is six days of non-stop tennis ac- Tuesday, April 8. Thanyapura between April 7-12 tion on the courts at Thanyapura Category entries are as follows: for the best tennis action on the will be hotly contested and island. – Phuket Gazette highly competitive. Men’s Singles and Doubles: 35+, The ITF Seniors Tennis 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+For further information about the your top priority event is set to bring some of the Women’s Singles and Doubles: event, contact Mr Virapol Cholvibul best adult players in Asia and 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+ at: [email protected] TENNIS is a Contact Sport! Con- What happens between the tacting the ball is the one common backswing and the follow-through denominator amongst all tennis is BY FAR the most important part shots. Therefore it needs to be the of the swing. Ensure you do not focus of your concentration. get distracted into worrying about When it comes to the different aspects of your swing, groundstroke, there are three parts as you simply cannot hit a quality of the swing: shot without contacting the ball. Contacting the ball at the right • Backswing time and place, regardless of what • Contact area type of groundstroke you are hit- • Follow-through ting, will feel better, sound better and the ball will go where you The backswing is for power. A want it to go. This is what it is all tennis player must use different about! amounts of backswing depending It is this feel, sound and result on the situation. that will motivate you to come The follow-through is for in- back to the tennis court for more. jury-prevention. The bigger and faster the swing, the longer the Tip by Thanyapura’s Tennis Head follow-through should be. A slow, Coach, Roger Cochrane. To contact Photo: Supplied short swing needs very little fol- the coach senda an email to The ITF Seniors Tennis event is set to bring some of the best adult players in Asia and beyond to Phuket low-through. [email protected] 48 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Flying Fish storm pool WITH temperatures soaring close to 40 placed third overall with 2,519 points. degrees Celsius, 312 energetic six-to-18- Overall, the event was a great success, year-old swimmers and their many having attracted 12 new teams to partici- supporters packed the grandstands at the pate: Shanghai Community International Thanyapura Invitational Swim Meet School (4th place overall, largest point presented by Rocket Science Sports, score for international team), Valle Verde held last weekend on March 29 and 30. Aqua Lasers Swim Club (Philippines), Thanyapura’s Olympic standard aquatic Fighting Fish Swim Team (Singapore), center played host to a total of 17 teams, Shanghai Ykpao School (China), Phuket and swimmers from eight countries joined Swim Club, Green Archers Swim Club 312 swimmers took part in the Thanyapura Invitational Swim Meet on March 29 and 30. the meet from as far afield as Russia, (Philippines), Tube Swimming (Kazak- Thailand, Rocket Science Sports and China (Beijing and Shanghai), Philippines, hstan), Extreme Fitness Athletics Coca-Cola. Hong Kong, Singapore, Kazakhstan, (Russia), St Clare Montessori School – Phuket Gazette Malaysia and Thailand (Phuket, Koh Samui, (Philippines), Aqua Panthers (Phuket), Bangkok). The Swim Lab (Singapore) and Concordia For teams and individual swimmers After two busy days of competitive Shanghai International (China). who missed this exciting meet, Thany- swimming, Phuket’s BIS Flying Fish The Shanghai Community International apura will soon host another great event – reaped the home-ground advantage to School brought in the most swimmers, the Superkidz Invitational Swim Meet – take the trophy for overall winning team amounting to 40 students. A total of 291 over three days during the school with 2,740 points, while the Bangkok swimmers improved their times in a total term break on April 18-20. Contact Dolphins scored second place with 2,649 of 1,313 different events. The event [email protected] for more BISP took first place with Bangkok and points and Thanyapura’s Silverfinz team was sponsored by the Sports Authority information or to register. Thanyapura in second and third respectively. Trick shot champ Suunto We Freedive series coming to Phuket into next round in Chalong

Golf trick shot champ Geoff Swain will show off his skills at the Phuket Oilfield Classic. Photo: Supplied THE Phuket Oilfield Classic has kicked off with 130 oil and gas executives descending on the island for three days of golf and Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli entertainment from April 3-6. Freedivers competed for distance records at Phuket Country Home in Chalong on March 30. The highlight of the weekend will be a golf show by Geoff Swain, the current World Trick Shot Champion who will be dem- THE Dynamic Without Fins said Mr Wonka. “Azam could to American Walter Johnson. onstrating his own brand of fun, thrills, audience participation, (DNF) event at the We Freedive have beaten that [81m], but “Walter covered 104m, that’s mind blowing trick shots, unbelievable hand eye co-ordination Suunto Series saw two red cards wanted too much at once. Had world class,” Mr Wonka said. and an amusing line in banter with the audience. as contestants pushed to cover he come up at 82m, I think he “It felt like a very friendly get- Everyone who has seen him perform, and this includes many as much horizontal distance as would have been fine.” together, with good results that seasoned golf professionals, have described his show as the best possible in the Association Phuket dive instructor and showed that it’s clean dives that they have ever seen. Internationale pour le Develop- mermaid, Melanie Long, made make a successful competition.” Geoff has been all over the world but this is his inaugural visit pement de l’Apnee (AIDA) her first showing in a DNF event, “We’ve got the first two white to Thailand and he is looking forward to showing off his skills event. and was rewarded with a white cards counting towards the grand for the first time at the Phuket Oilfield Classic. Malaysian champion Azam card. prize in December, too, so I’m David Pettigrew, from Asian Golf Events said, “We are very Hamid, who holds records in “I was feeling good to begin very happy with how things excited that Geoff is able to be with us in Phuket and we are all several of other freediving disci- with when I did my practice run, went.” looking forward to an fantastic weekend”. plines, crossed the marker for but as soon as I got into the com- We Freedive Suunto Series Also attending the event for the first time will be a team from the Malaysia National record at petition lane I could feel my heart sponsored by, Suunto, Special- Tee Video, the market leaders in golf event coverage, who will 81 meters, but ended up being beating out my chest. I dunno Fins and Dive Supply, will be covering the event and showing an edited highlight video cap- handed a red card by AIDA why, maybe just the pressure of continue on April 19. turing some of the more amusing moments on the course. They judges Sarah Whitcher and Rich- a competition – like doing an – Phuket Gazette have covered events all over the world over the last 23 years and ard Wonka for airway obstruction exam,” Ms Long said. have produced over one million DVDs of events in Europe, Af- after he surfaced. Ms Long set a new personal Those wanting to participate rica, America and the Middle East. – Phuket Gazette “Azam’s red card was a good record at 43m. in the event can register at reminder to listen to the body,” The big swim, however, went WeFreedive.org April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Drifting is sliding into style TRUEVISIONS has introduced growing popularity of motor TrueVisions Drift Team, the first sport in Thailand by introducing and only drift team in Thailand to drifting, which is fast becoming promote motor sport, especially a well-known motor sport in the drifting, in Thailand to reach US, UK and Japan since 2006. international level. “In Thailand, the popularity of The company also aims to be drifting is rising rapidly because the hub for motor sport lovers by it is challenging and exciting. To- broadcasting the competitions on day, there are many new drifters TrueVisions, the company an- in Thailand, and TrueVisions sees nounced in a press statement. the importance of being a part of The goal of TrueVisions Drift this growing sport to support the Team, apart from winning the drifting community in Thailand lo- competition, is to mix speed and cally and internationally,” Ongard art harmoniously in Drift Art Clip said. to showcase Thai motorists’ “This is also a part of our drifting skills, the company said. TrueVisions Cheer Thai cam- TrueVisions Drift Team’s paign. We have set up TrueVisions competition in every tournament Drift Team and serve as a me- will be broadcast on TrueVisions dium for our audience to see starting this May on True Sport the excitement on TrueVisions. 3 (TrueVisions 103) and on We would like to invite the TrueVisions Anywhere applica- audience to watch and support tion. The team’s updates and clips TrueVisions Drift Team and ev- will also be posted on YouTube, ery drift team in Thailand. This Facebook and Instagram under is one of the most fast growing the name TrueVisions Drift Team. sports in Thailand at the Ongard Prapakamol, Board of moment.” Drifting is a form of racing where the driver intentionally breaks traction in a controlled manner. Photo: Kevin Miller Directors of TrueVisions Group, He said TrueVisions also said TrueVisions want to meet the present world-renowned motor manager of TrueVisions Drift naments which are D1 Grand require both speed and skills. The sport content such as Go Kart, Team, said,“TrueVisions Drift Prix Thailand. Drift Competition audience will be amazed at every Jet Ski King’s Cup, Moto GP, F1, Team is the first and only drift Thailand and Formula Drift. second. The team is supported by World Rally Championship, team in Thailand. We are differ- TrueVisions Drift Team is confi- TrueVisions’ production team to V8 Supercars 2014, Nascar, ent from other drift teams because dent that our drifters and our make the clips even more perfect Superbike World Championship, we mix art, speed, entertainment team’s strength will result in the and well-known internationally. In Motocross World Championship, and friendship together.” victory in every tournament. addition to that, the team has CSR and TrueVisions Bobby Hunter He said his team has two To create: The team will plans, such as donating used tires Photo: Supplied Super One Race 2014. goals. To compete: In 2014, the present drift art clips to show- for art projects or for public use. The TrueVisions Drift Team. Kanagorn Hoontrakool, general team will participate in three tour- case the art of drifting which – The Nation Bangkok to host olympic committee

BANGKOK will host the General place in Bangkok during November 5-9. The ANOC General Assembly 2014 is Photo: Atos Assembly of the Association of National The organizing working group agreed expected to be participated by delegates Olympic Committees (ANOC) in that the assembly will be held at the from 204 countries including Thailand, November of this year. Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and The Permanent Secretary of the Grand at CentralWorld. the International Olympic Committee Ministry of Tourism and Sports chaired The assembly will feature Executive (IOC). a meeting of the working group to pre- Council elections as well as the first ever After Thailand, the ANOC General pare for the ANOC General Assembly ANOC Gala Awards Dinner. The appoint- Assembly in 2015 will be held in Wash- 2014 on Friday. The meeting focuses ment of the Organizing Working Group ington DC and in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. on details of the event which will take will be ratified by the Executive Council. – NNT Top of the Gulf Regatta celebrates 10th anniversary ASIA’S largest multi- class regatta celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with boats and sail- ors from around the world descending on Pattaya from May 1 to 5 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club on Jomtien Beach. The Top of the Gulf Regatta expects a Photo: Jeremie Schatz record fleet of more 250 boats representing 30 countries are than 250 boats and 600- expected at this year’s regatta. plus sailors from more than 30 countries, including Olympians and national and regional champions. The competition will feature some of the region’s best racing boats, multihulls, cruisers, and Asia’s largest one-design class, the Platu. Added to this will be large dinghy and beach catamaran fleets, the Thailand Optimist National Championships and, for the first time in Thailand, Top of the Gulf will host the RS: One Asian Championship. – The Nation 50 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014 Valdes out of World Cup By Tim Hanlon club said in a statement. “The operation was a success SPAIN goalkeeper Victor Valdes and he will now be out for ap- will miss the World Cup after be- proximately seven months.” ing ruled out of action for seven Valdes, 32, was set to be named months following knee surgery. in Vicente del Bosque’s Spain He had been in good form this squad to go to the World Cup and season for Barcelona, who are had a good chance of being the in contention to win three tro- first-choice keeper with Iker phies, before suffering a cruciate Casillas having lost his place in the ligament injury making a routine Real Madrid team to Diego Lopez. save in last week’s La Liga game Valdes's contract with Barca against Celta Vigo. runs out in June and he was look- “The player has been operated on ing for a move away from the by Dr Ulrich Boenisch and Ricard Nou Camp. Barcelona’s goalkeeper Victor Valdes (bottom), surrounded by his teammates, gestures as he lies injured after a Pruna in Augsberg, Germany,” the – Reuters freekick during their La Liga soccer match against Celta Vigo at Camp Nou Stadium. Photo: Albert Gea/Reuters Referees to focus on player’s safety By Brian Homewood “If players start committing this they are quite low compared to the type of (violent) foul, we have to vast number of decisions we have PROTECTING players from take action to avoid it. We have to to make,” he added. heavy tackles will be the priority say: ‘We do not want to see this “Although it’s a small problem, for referees at this year’s World kind of football in this competi- it has a big impact when it does Cup in Brazil rather than other tion’. happen, so of course it becomes contentious issues such as diving, “This is the role of the referee, quite serious.” handball and the triple punishment. to try to understand and anticipate. Webb said the pace of the Football is generally consid- Sometimes, the players forget be- modern game made it almost ered to have become much less cause of the adrenalin. The role unrecognisable from when he violent on the pitch in the last of the referee is to say: ‘Do you started 20 years ago and said the few years and the game’s gov- want to play today or do you want relationship between match offi- erning body FIFA said during a to take a shower?’ cials and players was good. training week for World Cup ref- “We must try to avoid these ”It’s almost a different sport erees on Thursday that it wanted situations which can destroy foot- form many years ago, so we have to keep it that way. ball.” to adapt to that and be as quick as “There are always things we Although diving is considered the players are in terms of the are asked to be vigilant on, pretty by many observers to be the speed of their thought and speed much always trying to protect the scourge of the sport, Englishman of their play,” he said. players, from heavy play, from Webb said it was a relatively small “In most cases, the experience foul play and violent play and also headache for match officials. I have with the players is positive, protecting the image of the game,” “It’s one of the things we are and that includes the famous play- 2010 World Cup final referee always asked to be vigilant about ers and the young players. Howard Webb told reporters. because when it’s not accurately “You are certainly aware of the FIFA’s head of refereeing identified it can have quite a dam- increased scrutiny to when I Massimo Busacca said referees aging effect on the game,” he said. started 20 years ago. attending the World Cup, which “The attention on football in- starts on June 12, would be in- CLEAR MESSAGE creases all the time. It’s so Photo: Ben Keller structed to nip any signs of rough “The message is being sent, important to so many people in so World Cup referees have to nip any signs of rough play in the bud. play in the bud. loud and clear, to the competing many ways and we feel that. “The safety of the players is very teams about their responsibilities “We are aware of our respon- “We care about what we do for good job, and many games do go important so the referees have to as well. sibility and aware that if we do sure, it’s not so easy for us either fantastically well for all of us, then read the situation carefully at the “If you look at the number of make a mistake, there will be a big when we make a mistake. it’s a fantastic high and a great beginning of the game,” he said. decisions made around simulation, reaction. “The flip side is when we do a thing to be involved in.” – Reuters Work at WC stadium halted after worker dies by Tatiana Ramil the company said in a statement. building Brazil’s World Cup stadi- Fast Engenharia said that after the ums. BRAZILIAN authorities halted analysis it will announce a new The stadium was supposed to work at the temporary stands of time frame for finishing the tem- be finished in December but the the stadium that will host the open- porary stands. delivery date was pushed back ing match of this year’s World Fabio Hamilton da Cruz died on after two workers were killed in Cup following the death of a Saturday after falling 25 feet (7.6 November when a crane toppled worker, the company in charge of meters) while installing floors on over. the construction said on Monday. the stands, becoming the third Work has been slow since then The regional labour authority of construction worker to perish and there is concern that safety Sao Paulo demanded that Fast while working on the Arena may be taking a back seat to haste Engenharia stop building to make Corinthians on the outskirts of Sao as workers rush to finish the sta- A general view of the Arena Sao Paulo stadium, known as ‘Arena a technical analysis of the project, Paulo. Seven workers have died dium in time. – Reuters Corinthians’ and ‘Itaquerao’, in Sao Paulo. Photo: Nacho Doce/Reuters April 5 - 11, 2014 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 England humiliated by Netherlands in T20 By Sudipto Ganguly gland captain Stuart Broad said at order as England capitulated to be the presentation ceremony. all out with 14 balls to spare. ENGLAND slumped to an embar- “Lack of commitment in the “The whole tournament I hadn't rassing 45-run defeat by the Neth- shots and a very disorganised taken any wickets and this was erlands at the World Twenty20 on chase it was. The bowling and the game for me actually,” Bukhari Monday to end a dismal few fielding was ok, we just lacked a said at the presentation ceremony. months at a new low point. bit of hunger with the bat by the “The wicket did help me a bit. England, already eliminated looks of it. “At the halfway stage, I thought from the tournament after defeats “No one got going, no one took it's going to be hard work out there by New Zealand and South Africa, responsibility and Netherlands but when we took four wickets were bowled out for 88 chasing a took the chance. It was a relatively in powerplay, we thought we had modest 134 for victory in their fi- simple chase but a shocking chase a good chance there.” nal Group One super 10 match in in the end.” Broad, who said he was unsure Chittagong. Logan van Geek and Mudassar if he would continue leading the England’s 88 was the lowest Bukhari took three wickets each team, took three wickets for 24 total ever posted by a full-mem- for the Dutch, who also defeated runs as the bowlers restricted the ber test side against an associate England by four wickets in the Netherlands to 133 for five wick- nation in the shortest format of the opening match of the World ets after opting to field first. game. Twenty20 at Lord’s in 2009. Wesley Barresi top-scored for the “It sums up our winter really. Bukhari (3-12) did the damage Dutch with a 48 and added 50 for It was pretty similar to our bat- with the new ball, taking the open- the second wicket with opener ting displays when we lost the ers out while van Geek (3-9) Stephan Myburgh (39) to lay the England's Michael Lumb plays a ball against India during their warm-up Ashes in Australia,” a dejected En- accounted for the lower middle foundation for their total. – Reuters match of ICC Twenty20 World Cup. Photo: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Abu Dhabi’s circut chef defends changes By Matt Smith chief of executive of Abu Dhabi’s “For the fans that follow the F1 Yas Marina circuit, told a news championship it’s not about deter- ABU DHABI’S circuit chief has conference. mining who is the champion at defended Formula One’s decision “People don't like changes, but what round, they stick with it all to award double points for the fi- for a sport like this, from the his- the way through,” said Ameri as nal grand prix of the 2014 season, tory, there are always changes he unveiled plans to increase Yas which the UAE capital will stage happening with Formula One and Marina's capacity to 60,000 from in November. that's what keeps it exciting.” 55,000. The International Automobile Abu Dhabi will stage the last of “It's an exciting event for them Federation (FIA) made the points 19 races this season, with Formula and I think each round by itself change in a bid to keep the cham- One hoping for more of a fight to provides a unique proposition,” he pionship alive as long as possible the finish than last year, when added. after Red Bull won four succes- Germany’s Vettel sealed a fourth Mercedes have won the first sive drivers’ and constructors’ successive world crown with two races of 2014 – Nico Rosberg titles and television audiences fell. three rounds to spare. in Australia and Lewis Hamilton in But the new rule has drawn an The UAE capital, which joined Malaysia. angry response from many fans the F1 calendar in 2009, appears Vettel earned Red Bull’s first Sebastian Vettel of Germany waits to leave the pit during the Abu Dhabi F1 and world champion Sebastian to have an evens chance of this points of the season with third Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island. Photo: Caren Firouz/Reuters Vettel branded it absurd. year’s championship going to the place in Sepang on Sunday, a step “The fact it came to us, that’s wire, with five of the last 10 in the right direction for a team good for Abu Dhabi, it will keep titles decided on the last day, but that looked in disarray during things exciting to the last minute - Ameri said Abu Dhabi would not winter testing after their Renault I feel the mentality of the drivers lose its lustre however the sea- power unit suffered reliability will change,” Al Tareq al-Ameri, son develops. woes. – Reuters Seul wants North Korea in the Games By Narae Kim by a series of joint US-South Ko- rean military drills that are held SOUTH Korean organizers of this annually. year’s Asian Games in Incheon Asian Games organizers said in have asked the International Olym- a statement that Kim Young-soo, pic Committee (IOC) for help in president of the organizing com- getting North Korea to take part mittee, had made the request to North Korea come to Incheon.” in the multi-sports event. IOC President Thomas Bach at a North Korea said in January it The news comes amid height- meeting in Kuwait on Monday. would send men’s and women’s ened tension on the Korean Bach responded by saying that football teams to compete at the peninsula after the North fired the IOC would do all it could to Asian Games. more than 100 artillery rounds into help the South Korean organizers. South Korea’s Yonhap news South Korean waters as part of a He also said he would attend the agency said Pyongyang officials drill on Monday, prompting the September 19 to October 4 Asian told reporters a month later that South to fire back. Games. the North would compete in all the The North has ratcheted up its “Every competition shines events at the Asian Games. rhetoric in recent weeks and con- when all member countries par- North Korea sent a delegation of ducted a series of missile launches, ticipate in it and the Incheon Asian almost 200 athletes and 100 cheer- mostly short-range, in response to Games is no exception,” said Bach. leaders to the Busan Asian Games what it sees as the threat posed “The IOC will spare no effort toget in South Korea in 2002. – Reuters 52 PHUKET GAZETTE April 5 - 11, 2014