Volume 15 Issue 1 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555 January 5 - 11, 2008 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

The Gazette is published ‘No water in association with Nation mourns shortage in 2008’ IN THIS ISSUE – Phuket NEWS: Wichit Tesco sparks HRH Galyani waterworks protest; Tsunami memorial service; Democrats under in- BANGKOK (Nation, Gazette): vestigation. Pages 2 & 3 After months of receiving treat- chief ment for cancer, HRH Princess INSIDE STORY: At what price Galyani Vadhana’s passed away By Sompratch Saowakhon paradise? Pages 4 & 5 2:54 am on January 3. She was AROUND THE REGION: Swed- 84. PHUKET CITY: An unusually ish publisher sparks Koh The Princess had been re- wet December has kept Bang Lanta controversy. Page 8 ceiving treatment for cancer at Wad reservoir in Kathu filled to Siriraj Hospital for months. Well- capacity, while forecasts for con- AROUND THE SOUTH: Evicted wishers had flocked to the hos- tinuing rainfall through March villagers find legal allies. pital since the news spread that mean there is little reason to Page 9 she had been admitted. worry about water shortages in AROUND THE ISLAND: A day for HM Queen Sirikit and sev- 2008, the head of the provincial the little people. Page 10 eral members of the Royal Fam- waterworks authority said De- ily visited Princess Galyani at the cember 27. FEATURE: Junior IMPAC hospital on the evening of Janu- Reporting to Phuket Gov- Dublin Literary Awards. ary 2, arriving at 6:06 pm. ernor Niran Kalayanamit at the Pages 14 & 15 HRH Galyani was also vis- monthly Phuket Provincial Secu- LIFESTYLE: Superyachts; Elite ited by HRH Crown Prince rity Council meeting at the models strut their stuff. Maha Vajiralongkorn, HRH Prin- Katina Hotel, Phuket Provincial Pages 18 & 19 cess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Water Supply Manager Sayan HRH Princess Chulabhorn Wareearoonroj said current re- AFTER DARK: Strong club Valayalaksana, Princess Ubol- serves are sufficient to last until scene means better beats. ratana Rajakanya, HRH Prin- May, the month that usually Pages 20 & 21 cess Srirasmi, HRH Princess marks the end of the dry season. SPA MAGIC: A natural solution Bajra Kitiyabha, HRH Princess The island’s only reservoir, to stress. Page 22 Siribha Chudhabhorn, and HRH the 7.3-million-cubic-meter basin Princess Sirivannavari Nari- at Bang Wad is currently at SPORTS: 2007 Boxing wrap- ratana. 99.9% capacity, he said. up; Langkawi Regatta. The royal funeral will take The Thai Meteorological Pages 38 & 39 place at the Dusit Mahaprasart Department has predicted appre- PROPERTY: Construction: L&H Throne hall inside the Grand Pal- HRH Galyani Vadhana. Photo courtesy of Praew magazine. ciable rainfall for the next four ace. The mourning period will months, with 30mm expected in park gets familial; Decor: th Ann’s antiques; Gardening: continue until the 100 day of her mittee to select who should win Foundation and Hospital for January, traditionally Phuket’s Flowers and “trekkies”; Home departure, the Royal Household scholarships from the Office of Tropical Diseases Foundation. driest month, he said. of the Week. Pages 41-46 Bureau has announced. Civil Service Commission to pur- She chaired many other Predicted rainfall amounts Shortly after the news of sue degrees abroad. She chaired foundations including the Kidney for February, March and April are PLUS her death was announced, people a committee that designed Foundation of Thailand and the 39mm, 111mm and 127mm re- in black dress rushed to the hos- French exams for national en- Breast Foundation. spectively, he said. QUEER N EWS 6; AROUND THE NA- pital to pay their respects to the trance tests. By granting her patronage, Despite copious amounts TION 7; CHEAP EATS 12; HAPPEN- portrait of Her Royal Highness In addition to education, the she worked closely with these of rain falling on Phuket in the INGS 16; WHAT’S ON 23; TAKE A on display there. Princess also did much social organizations to try to ensure their wet season, lack of reservoirs BREAK 25 & 26; BOOKS, The Princess is the elder work. She was patron of the Thai work directly benefited people, has resulted in water shortages TSOWNDINGS 29; EDITORIAL, LET- sister of two kings of the Chakri Cardiac Children’s Foundation, especially the underprivileged. during past years. TERS 30; FIRST PERSON, ISSUES Dynasty, HM King Rama Foundation for Slum Children, In 1995, in the year of the A second reservoir with & ANSWERS 31; PATTAYA, FIT FOR Ananda and current monarch Foundation for the Yuwaprasart Princess’ sixth-cycle birthday, 7.2-million-cubic-meter capacity LIFE 32; HOROSCOPES, YOUTH ’N HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Waitayopatham Hospital, Foun- HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Bang Neaw Dum in Thalang ASIA 33; COMPUTERS 34; BUSI- The Princess contributed to dation for Children with Mental bestowed her with the title of is expected to be complete by NESS AND MONEY 36 & 37; the country’s education in many Disabilities, Foundation for Krom Luang Naradhiwas Raja- September, 2008, at the earliest, CLASSIFIEDS 47-59. various ways. She sat on a com- Rajvithi Hospital, Green World Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2

Ad-Phukana Footer K. Ann 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS January 5 - 11, 2008 Annual fiction TSUNAMI VICTIMS contest opens REMEMBERED PHUKET: Aspiring writers are ecember 26 marked the third anniversary of the 2004 tsunami invited to compose novelettes for disaster. Various memorial services were held around the island in the second Mom Tri’s Boathouse Dmemory of those who lost their lives on the same day three years Short Fiction Contest. ago. In Patong the service, which began at 10 am, included a food and alms The writing contest which offering to 108 monks who spent an hour praying for those who perished. saw last year’s winning short fic- Rememberence service attendees observed a one-minute silence to tion piece expanded into a full- remember those lost to the waves. When the chanting was over, many length novel will be judged in stu- people whose relatives and friends died in the disaster went to the water's dent and adult author categories. edge and released flowers as morning beach-goers looked on. The adult competition is Later that evening some 700 people gathered near the water, each placing a lit candle in the sand, basking the beach in a solemn glow. open to all. Stories can be on any In addition to the sea of candles were more prominent features, including subject but must have a Thai miniature towers with candles and wreaths surrounding their bases. theme or Thai flavor. Submissions must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words and contain the following By Pathomporn Kaenkrachang three key words: the Boathouse, Phuket and (the big) Mango. WICHIT: Some 50 protesters Student writers between 15 gathered at Phuket Provincial an 18 years old will be given some Office on December 26 to pro- Locals protest help to start off their short sto- test the construction of a new ries by using the introduction Tesco-Lotus branch on Chao Fa from a Jack Shepherd story by East Rd, which if completed internationally acclaimed author would become the retail Jake Needham, whose crime fic- juggernaut’s third branch on the tion Killing Plato starts in the island. Wichit Tesco Boathouse’s Galley Bar. The protesters, some of Students are asked to fin- whom are vendors at the Moom island since then, especially along ish the story using between 800 Muang market near the pro- the bypass road, with little or no to 1,200 words. posed project site, converged at public opposition. Winning stories will receive Provincial Hall about 2 pm. A source at the Tesco-Lo- Mon Tri's Boathouse vouchers In the absence of Phuket tus Corporate Affairs Department and some stories will be pub- Governor Niran Kalayanamit or declined to comment on the new lished in The Greater Phuket any of his deputies, the complaint store at that time, but said the Magazine. was accepted by Governor’s retailer would issue a statement The deadline for entries in Office chief Rapeeput Na soon. the adult writers category is Feb- Nakhon. Construction on the project ruary 29, 2008. Wisate Sabaijit, acting Chief is now in the land-clearing phase. Winners will be announced Administrative Officer (Palad) of Nationally, Tesco-Lotus and on March 12, 2008. The dead- Wichit Municipality, told the Ga- rival retailer Big C have both re- line for student entries is April 10, zette that on September 5 Tesco- fused to comply with the Com- 2008. Lotus was granted permission to merce Ministry’s proposal to build the new retail center, which From page 1 regulate modern retail expansion will be located on a long, narrow in the absence of the country’s plot along the inbound land of first retail and wholesale business What water woes? Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit, sev- The unmarked site of Phuket’s third Tesco-Lotus branch sits on this law. while the authorities are in the fi- eral hundred meters south of the plot of land beside Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit. It has yet to be The Commerce Ministry on nal stages of land acquisition to PTT service station. announced whether the new outlet will be a Tesco-Express or a December 26 called for a meet- larger configuration. build a 5.7-million-cubic-meter The project will cover a to- ing with retailers and suppliers to reservoir at Klong Krata in Cha- tal land area of 1,729 square Sunanta Iam-anancharoen said Although a complaint had seek agreement on temporary long. meters, he said. the project would have a nega- since been filed with the Admin- regulations to end the conflicts Phuket has two main water All the required procedures tive impact on the livelihoods of istrative Court over its legality, the between big and small players. supply systems. Both systems use had been adhered to and a build- vendors at Moom Muang mar- Cherng Talay Tesco opened just While other retail giants the Bang Wad Reservoir as their ing permit was issued by his of- ket and other small business- in time to take advantage of brisk agreed with the proposal, Tesco- principal supply. fice on that day. As such, there people in the area. holiday season sales. Lotus and Big C were the only With the opening of the is now no legal basis under which K. Sunantha told the Ga- The first Tesco-Lotus two to find fault with some of the Bang Neaw Dum reservoir, the construction can now be stopped, zette that the recent opening of branch in Phuket opened with regulations. PPWS will expand its coverage he said. the controversial Laguna Tesco- great success at Samkong Inter- They said that the regula- into Thalang, where most resi- However, local residents Lotus Market Cherng Talay, in section on the bypass road in tions must be changed, as some dents rely on lagoons or ground- say they will continue to protest Thalang, against strong local op- October 1999. Numerous other details were too restrictive for water supplies. the project. Retired local resident position was a bad sign. large retailers have opened on the chains wanting to expand.

Ad- DHL 1x4 K. Na January 5 - 11, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Woman remains Phuket Democrat win comatose after under investigation By Pathomporn Kaenkrachang severe beating PHUKET: The Election Com- mission (EC) in Bangkok has By Natcha Yuttaworawit sex partner), said the victim’s sis- agreed to investigate one com- ter, who lived nearby. plaint of electoral fraud against PATONG: A 37-year-old woman The couple’s ensuing argu- Tossaporn Thepabutr, one of the was left fighting for her life at ment turned violent at about 3 am two Democrat Party candidates Vachira Phuket Hospital after her at their home. The weapon used elected to represent Phuket in enraged husband of 20 years al- was a dumbbell – not a club, as parliament in a landslide win in legedly beat her over the head was previously reported in the the December 23 general elec- with a dumbbell early on Decem- Thai-language media, Col Serm tion. ber 27. said. Phuket Election Committee Pol Lt Col Serm Kwannimit Dawan’s sister, Aran Innok, (PEC) investigation officer identified the victim as Dawan 35, said that the victim worked Ratchapon Thongnuengarm con- Harnsena, a native of Nongkhai as a housekeeper at the Phuket firmed on December 20 that the and long-time Patong resident. Palace hotel in addition to her EC had ordered him to collect After questioning the work at Pizza Hut, he added. evidence in the case, based on victim’s younger sister, police After the attack, Dawan charges lodged jointly by candi- learned that Dawan’s likely as- was rushed to Patong Hospital dates from four rival political TIT FOR TAT: Democrat Party MP candidates Tossaporn Thepabutr sailant was her husband, 43-year- parties before the December 23 (in blue shirt) and Rewat Areerob (in yellow shirt) file their complaint and then transferred to Vachira at the Phuket Election Commission in Phuket City against a pre- old Songdet Harnsena, who fled Phuket Hostital in Phuket City polls. by motorcycle from the couple’s Six candidates from four election smear campaign. where she underwent emergency The Election Commission in Bangkok has now agreed to home on Phisit Gorani Rd after surgery for a blood clot in her parties – People Power, Peua Pandin, Chart Thai and Ruamjai investigate a complaint against K. Tossaporn for alleged electoral the attack. brain. She is still in a coma, he fraud. Songdet likely became jeal- added. Thai Chart Pattana – held a press ous after he went to collect The victim’s sister told po- conference on November 28 by January 3. after the poll for having received Dawan from work the night be- lice that the couple have a 19- calling for changes in the PEC, Were the EC to issue K. help from K. Anchalee. fore and saw her chatting with a year-old daughter who is study- which it said unfairly allowed K. Tossapon a “yellow card” (sus- The Democrats asked for an foreign man outside Pizza Hut on ing in Nongkhai. Tossaporn’s wife, Phuket Ad- pension) he could still stand in the investigation into who had circu- Soi Bangla, where Dawan was The exact motive for the ministration Organization (Or- resulting by-election – but not if lated the pamphlet, which they employed on the night-shift as a attack won’t be confirmed until BorJor) President Anchalee he were to receive a “red card” claim was a violation of Section dishwasher, said Col Serm. Songdet turns himself in for ques- Vanich-Thepabutr, to unfairly use (ban). 53 of the Election Act, forbidding Songdet, a security guard at tioning, Col Serm said. her position to help him win a The PEC is also collecting efforts to intentionally discredit a the local agent of an international “We are confident he will seat. evidence for the EC related to a candidate by disseminating courier service, thought his wife surrender himself to us soon,” he The ensuing complaint, complaint lodged by K. Tossa- wrongful information. had taken a farang kik (casual added. lodged against K. Tossaporn porn and his running mate Rewat Despite the alleged smear only, was based on similar Areerob the day before the elec- campaign, the Democrats won in charges. tion. a landslide. Chef severely burned in K. Ratchapon on Decem- The complaint involves a K. Rewat was the top vote- ber 20 told the Gazette he is now pamphlet circulated by persons getter with 93,004, followed by K. busy collecting evidence in the unknown imploring the public not Tossaporn with 87,905 votes. Patong restaurant case with his counterpart from to “waste their time” voting for Somchart Somnam from the the Royal Thai Police and that the Democratic Party candidates, Chart Thai party came in a dis- gas explosion an EC ruling should be rendered as they stood to be red-carded tant third with 17,252 votes. PATONG: The chef at a newly lessness on the part of staff or Corpse washes up at Tah Chat Chai Beach opened restaurant on Rat-U-Thit faulty equipment, which had only 200 Pi Rd suffered first- and sec- recently been installed. TAH CHAT CHAI: Police are trying to identify a The body, found by villagers, was clad in a ond-degree burns to 40% of his The new restaurant opened body that washed up on Tah Chat Chai Beach about yellow polo shirt, black trousers and leather shoes. body after a cooking gas cylin- for business on December 17, he 2:30 pm December 26. “There was a watch on the left wrist and a der exploded on December 26. added. Pol Lt Damrong Songchuoy, of Tah Chat Chai gold ring on one finger,” he said. Pol Capt Jongserm Preecha Capt Jongserm estimated Police Station, said the body appeared to be that of “A review of daily police logs failed to turn up of the Kathu Police told the Ga- the damages to the restaurant at an Asian man, probably in his 40s. any missing person reports, nor had any been called zette that he received a report at 300,000 to 400,000 baht. “There were no wounds or abrasions to indi- in,” he added. 8 am that there was an explosion “The restaurant was fitted cate the man had been a victim of violence,” he Lt Damrong said the man is believed to have at Patong Corner Restaurant, on out with all high-quality materi- said. died about two days before his body was found. the corner of Soi Jintana. als. The owner said that he had The chef at the restaurant, invested about 1 million baht [in 32-year-old Chairat Inkaew from the restaurant],” Capt Jongserm Phang Nga, had his arms and said. upper body scorched in the ex- The owner is a Bangkok- plosion. based investor, he added. He was rushed to Patong K. Chairat is now listed in Hospital, and later transferred to stable condition and is able to the burns ward at Vachira Phuket walk. However, he is expected Hospital in Phuket City. to be hospital bound for about two Capt Jongserm said the blast weeks. likely resulted either from care- – Semacote Suganya 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY January 5 - 11, 2008

f you’re a landowner in Phuket, you’re sitting pretty. Your land’s value will I continue to rise at breath- taking speed, while the prices of most everything else – aside from The true cost of petrol – will remain stable. Even if you don’t own land, Phuket is still full of ample op- portunity to prosper. Borrowing rates are set to go down, making it cheaper for you to spend and invest, while the living in paradise economy will continue to grow, ensuring that your job will remain intact and your business will “In Phuket,” said K. Wa- price is up as well as the elec- thrive. fficially, Phuket is an oasis of stability and unlim- sana, “most shops and malls tricity and water prices, we have If you’re at the lower end ited wealth potential. But does the reality of daily were very co-operative as had no choice but to put the rent of the economic scale, have no Phuket is an upmarket and inter- up,” she said. fear, the government will help Olife here match the government figures? national market. “Compared with other keep prices low and impose a Semacote Suganya, Pathomporn Kaenkra- “The entrepreneurs have apartments, the rent for our apart- minimum-wage increase to en- co-operated very well. We also ments has been steady for long sure you’re able to afford to live chang and Janyaporn Morel investigate. see that the foreign population enough and we have a good in this fast-growing paradise. likes to see price labels, so they safety record, so the 300-baht Sound like a dream come If you bought a half-rai nance Office. PFO Director will buy goods from the shops that increase won’t be much trouble true? Well, these assertions can be (800sqm) plot in this area four to Boonsong Sookvisit reports that have price labels showing.” for the tenants,” she said. gleaned from the statistics – and five years ago, it would have cost product prices will be stable, in- However, services such as as the old saying goes, “statistics you about 400,000 baht. The flation will slow down and the motorbike taxis and tuk-tuks are GETTING RICH don’t lie” – compiled by three gov- same plot today is worth 2.54 buying power of consumers will beyond the authority of the Inter- – OR GETTING BY? ernment offices in Phuket. million baht. strengthen due to salary in- nal Trade Office, said K. Wa- The rosiest figures, of Phuket’s priciest land over- creases in both the government sana. The prices are agreed upon Phuket’s minimum wage was course, are the land values, which all is Patong’s Thaweewong Rd, and private sectors. between two people, and if buy- given a boost on November 12, are reported by the Phuket Pro- commonly called “the beach He also said that the PFO ers see the price as reasonable when the Ministry of Labor an- vincial Treasury Office (PPTO). road”, which has a new assessed forecasts that loan-interest rates they will use the service, she said. nounced an increase of the daily Late last month, the PPTO re- price of 94,000 baht per square will be reduced, returning confi- wage rate from 186 baht to 193 leased its assessed land prices for wah, up from 40,000 baht in the dence to investors. RENT baht – the highest increase in the the whole of the island (see previous valuation. This view is echoed by the country. The wage hike came charts, right). Looking at figures from the Phuket Internal Trade Office, an Rent accounts for a large propor- into effect on January 1. Land appraisals are con- Phuket Finance Office (PFO), agency that acts as a mediator tion of expenses for many people The effect on labor costs ducted every four years in order property has taken the driver’s between consumers and produc- in Phuket, but probably due to the will be minimal, according to a to set benchmark figures for seat in Phuket’s economy, with ers in setting prices. Its director, nature of the business – mostly source in the construction indus- property transaction taxes. Since 35% of the 3.184 billion invested Wasana Utsaharam, said that small, family-owned, with possi- try, who noted that workers on the previous assessment of 2003, in the province in 2007 coming prices overall remained stable in bly “two-book” accounting prac- construction sites in Phuket are prices in many areas have from real estate or construction Phuket, while the most notable tices – figures are not collected already paid a rate of 200 baht doubled, tripled or even sextupled. businesses. Hotel and restaurants increases were in transport costs for long-term rental units. per day. The Baan Don-Layan road accounted for 20% of the invest- (fuel) and cooking oil. An informal survey of a se- And for the sizable popula- in Cherng Talay skyrocketed, ment total, while 8% of invest- K. Wasana said that the lection of people by the Phuket tion of non-salaried workers in the with plot prices rising from a ment was in tourism. central Internal Trade office con- Gazette, however, showed that province, the wage hike will have 2003-assessed price of 2,000 baht While the land office hears trols the prices of raw products rental prices have remained the no effect. per square wah (four square “boom”, the words of caution such as rubber, rice and soy same or increased only margin- Fishermen, especially, are meters) to 12,700 baht/sq wah in “slow” and “steady” are what’s beans. ally over the past five years. finding it hard to get by in the 2007. whispered around the Phuket Fi- For products with rising The owner of a 14-unit wake of fuel price increases, said prices, such as palm oil and soy apartment building near Phuket Duangjai Thitipan, a volunteer for beans, K. Wasana said that the Rajabhat University, Pranee the Catholic Phuket Group, a price hikes were over a period of Hongwongpaisal, has recently charity for the poor in Phuket. time, with incremental increases made a third rental-rate increase K. Duangjai said that in every three months (three baht since the apartment opened five Koh Kaew, for example, there per liter), to help consumers cope years ago. are about 30 fisherfolk families, with the higher costs. The original price of 2,000 who supplement their incomes by A similar strategy was used baht per month was raised to sifting through trash for items to to stem the spiraling petrol prices. 2,200 baht three years ago, and sell. They earn about 120 baht a The office also works to this month she increased the rent day. convince shops to display price to 2,500 baht per month. “They cannot afford the labels on all products, to discour- “As Phuket has higher liv- cost of living,” said K. Duangjai, age overcharging. ing costs, and because the petrol “so they always search for other January 5 - 11, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5

Land price rises in Kathu district

90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000

Moo Baan Phanaon Park Ville Kathu-Patong Rd Kamala-Patong Rd, Kamala

Land price rises in Muang district

60,000

50,000 * CFW = Chao Fa West Tuk-tuk driver Paisarn Suthitapan has seen his profits fall in the wake of the fuel price hikes. A tuk-tuk 40,000 driver for 10 years in Phuket, he is based at Wachira Phuket Hospital, where he charges passengers 20 baht per person for fares within Phuket City. 30,000 ways to get money, such as bor- gers in the tuk-tuk before em- the higher costs onto customers 20,000 rowing from anywhere that they barking. would drive diners away, he ex- can. “Local passengers always plained, so instead the restaurant 10,000 “So in the long term, they understand this situation, but pas- has slightly reduced the quantity cannot afford to send their kids sengers from other provinces al- of food served with each dish as Patak Rd Thepkrasattri Rd Rom Mai Chai Lay CFW Rd, Chalong to school. Many of these children ways complain,” he said. a cost-saving measure. Karon-Patong Rd Dalaaburi Village CFW Rd, Wichit Rawai Beach Rd have to stop school long before A Phuket resident for 17 they graduate because their par- LIVING COSTS years, office employee Archara ents cannot pay the education Chaisiri said that her daily costs Land price rises in Thalang district fees.” Small business owners and have gone up while her salary has Tuk-tuk driver Paisarn salary workers alike say they not. “I used to spend about 100 30,000 Suthitapan has seen his profits fall have had to tighten their purse baht a day on food; now I have in the wake of the fuel price hikes. strings, raise prices or make other to pay at least 120-150 baht a A tuk-tuk driver for 10 years in adjustments in order to cope with day.” Phuket, he is based at Wachira what they say are higher ex- K. Archara said she now Phuket Hospital, where he penses in Phuket. refrains from buying luxury items charges passengers 20 baht per The owner of Mae Porn such as dresses and shoes, and 20,000 *BAP=Baan Ao Por BLL=Baan Laem Long person for fares within Phuket Seafood restaurant in Phuket City, travels less by car because petrol BD=Baan Don BL=Baan Layan City. Theerasak “Ohn” Trisanksuwan, is expensive. SS=Sri Soonthorn He said that he raised the said that the prices of cooking oil, Laundry business owner price to 20 baht three years ago, palm oil and drinking water have Benjawan Charoenpiriyanon said but hasn’t raised it again, even risen, which has affected his bot- she recently had to raise the price though his costs are higher. His tom line. of her service from 450 baht for 10,000 fuel costs about 400 baht a day, “I used to buy cooking oil at 70 items to 500 baht, after hold- and he earns about 1,000 baht a about 500 baht for 18 liters, now ing the price steady for four day, making a 600-baht daily the same amount costs about 690 years. profit. baht [the restaurant uses one “The prices of everything to Rather than raising his hire bottle every couple of days]. make this business have all in- Baan Nai Yang Resort BAP/BLL Rd Palm Garden Village BD-BL Rd SS Rd rates, K. Paisarn chooses to wait “We can still live but the creased, including detergent, fab- Ton Sai Rd Koh Naka Yai/Noi Baan Don-Cheng Talay Laguna until he gets at least five passen- profit is lower,” he said. Passing ric softener and bleach,” she said. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS January 5 - 11, 2008

QUEER NEWS Attack of the 50-foot pret NAKHON SRI THAMMARAT: While stringing the thread tale was backed up by half the In the increasingly litigious na- along power lines in a cemetery village. tions of the West, any accident in belonging to Wat Nom, the wind Bunlom Nongseuadee, 69, the work place, including those suddenly picked up and the bas- who took K. Sarawut to hospital, caused by the victim’s own stu- ket began to sway. said he saw a shadowy figure pidity, are an immediate opportu- K. Sarawut fell from the about the height of a seven-story nity for cash payouts. basket and in a bid to save him- building very much like a pret Apparently the concept self from a 20-meter fall, grabbed appear in the trees and strike the hasn’t filtered down to rural Thai- a high-voltage power cable, send- cherry picker with the palm of its land, as shown recently by a man ing a huge current of electricity hand. who, after losing both hands in a running through himself. Just speaking of the appari- horrific crane accident, pro- K. Sarawut remained con- tion gave him goosebumps, he ceeded to blame a 20-meter-tall scious, freed himself from the added. pret ghost. power lines and dropped to the The incident happened in a A pret is a tall ghost with a ground, but his hands had been cemetery and the spirits that large stomach but tiny mouth, badly burned. owned the land may have been particularly prevalent in Nakhon Villagers rushed him to angry that K. Sarawut was put- Sri Thammarat province and no- Maharaj Nakhon Sri Thammarat ting up the thread without first toriously difficult to pursue for Hospital where doctors told him appeasing them by burning in- compensation payments. his hands were so badly burned cense, K. Bunlom said. On December 15, Sarawut they would have to be amputated. Many other villagers nod- Most visitors TRASHING Damkaeow, 22, a volunteer with While waiting for the opera- ded in agreement and insisted and residents the Tai Tek Teung rescue foun- tion, K. Sarawut spoke to local they had also seen the shadow. on the island dation, was helping a friend, news hounds. However, the supernatural regard the Phuket named in the report only as He said that in the cem- explanation was not unanimously coastal route Somkiat, 30 – a bin man with Tha etery, just after the wind had accepted. from Patong to the airport as one of the island’s jewels that must Reua Tambon Administration picked up, a giant ghostly hand A number of villagers mut- be preserved. The natural beauty along that road is one of the Organization (OrBorTor) – to slapped him causing his fall from tered in the background that the reasons many people, Thais and foreigners, came to Phuket – and make merit for the OrBorTor. the basket. accident was far more likely to kept coming back. K. Sarawut’s task was to After falling 20 meters and have been caused by the fact that Yet, on Nai Thon Hill, on the road between Baan Sakoo and stand in a cherry picker and string being electrocuted, even the most Somkiat, who was driving the Nai Thon Beach, unscrupulous people are taking advantage of an a kind of holy thread to ward of rationally-minded may start see- crane, was a bin man and in no extended verge and dumping their unwanted trash beside the road. evil influences, or anti-ghost wire, ing ghosts or demons coming for way qualified to operate heavy Who knows? If they keep dumping there, they might extend from the OrBorTor to various them. machinery. the verge enough to build another million-dollar mansion there. temples in the municipality. However, K. Sarawut’s Source: Thai Rath Let’s face it, if you’re sitting on top of the pile, you don’t have to look at it. Villagers make murky discovery BURIRAM: The discovery of ancient artifacts is light shooting out from the temple pond in a dream. always a cause for excitement. The following day, he told the abbot of the A common way to unearth such relics is at an temple about the dream. archaeological dig, though just as often they are The pair then walked round to the back of discovered by pure chance at construction sites. the temple, which is the site of ruins from the same While some finds are more dramatic than oth- era as those at the nearby Phanom Rung temple ers, few can beat a recent tale from Isarn of two complex, where they found two Buddha head im- 1,500-year-old Buddha images rising from the stag- ages protruding above the surface of the murky nant waters of a temple pond. pond. On December 10 more than 1,000 people The abbot arranged a 24-hour guard for the flocked to see the images at Wat Khok Ngiw in Pa images, as ancient Buddhist relics had been plun- Kham District. dered from the area in the past. Many brought containers to scoop up some The images are thought to date back to the of the pond water, believed capable of curing ills pre-Thai Thavaravadee kingdom, it was reported. and protecting people from danger. Villagers said that they believed the images The images were discovered by 52-year-old had emerged from the depths as a sign of impend- Saner Nakchalathee, who said he was led to the ing prosperity and happiness to residents of Pakham site after his wife told him she had seen beams of District. Source: Khao Sod January 5 - 11, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 7 HM The King’s recovery the year’s best joy is Majesty King was too light for what Phakhinai not to be named, denied the as- Bhumibol Adulyadej’s did to his daughter. sault and said the two foundations full recovery from ill- had no problem at the accident H ness provided the Elections R Us. The Election scene because they had already greatest moment of joy to most Commission (EC) has earmarked agreed to zones for collecting in- Thais during 2007, according to a 1.8 billion baht to organize the jured people. Suan Dusit Poll survey. race for 76 elected senators and Asked about the shooting in When asked what their hap- the selection process for 74 ap- front of the police station, the piest moment of the past year pointed senators, EC Secretary- Pirun worker said he did not 71.1% of 8,367 respondents said General Suthiphon Thaveechai- know anything about it – but a they were most happy about the garn has announced. Pirun vehicle was also shot at in King’s full recovery Preparations will focus on the same vicinity that night, he On October 13, His Majesty publicity to raise awareness about said. was admitted to Siriraj Hospital the new electoral system and the with weakness on his right side nomination process for senatorial Sondhi sentenced. The Crimi- and pain in the right side of his candidates, he said. nal Court sentenced Manager chest. The treatment lasted For the appointed seats, newspaper owner Sondhi Lim- nearly a month, during which professional groups will submit thongkul, to three years in jail on more than a million people headed the names of their candidates a libel suit filed by ousted prime to the hospital to sign well-wish- from January 13 to 17 at the EC minister Thaksin Shinawatra. ing messages for the revered These tiny bats were recently discovered in Tambon Wang Takian headquarters in Bangkok. The newspaper’s publisher, monarch. Many camped out at of Chachoengsao’s Muang district. Villager Paitoon Tronglim, 35, The EC-appointed panel Khunthong Lorseriwanich, was the hospital to show moral sup- said he had seen the bats flying around the area abut this was the will vet candidates’ credentials handed down a suspended two- first time he had managed to capture two specimens, after they port for the King, until he left the hid inside a rolled banana leaf. before forwarding the names to year sentence and a fine of hospital on November 7. The bat’s body is about the size of a human thumb and its the seven-member selection 40,000 baht. The survey said 20.9% extended wings have striking coloration, unlike most bat species. panel, headed by Constitution Tri- Sondhi was one of anti- were most happy about the hold- bunal President Virat Limvichai, Thaksin activists and led many ing of general elections last month to appoint 74 for the job. Under protests against the government and that the country was on track ment expected fraudulent talking on his mobile phone inside the old system, all senators were before Thaksin was toppled by to return to democracy. schemes to increase in 2008 due his house. elected. the military junta in September The rest said they were most to the sluggish economy and low The accident, which hap- For the elected seats, the 2006. happy about the existing peace in interest rates for savers. pened in Yala in November, ini- senatorial race is scheduled for The court ruled that Sondhi the country. Most of the websites lure tially left the patient in a coma. March 6. had made comments about Thak- Conducted between De- people to invest online with of- The patient is now receiving treat- sin but not attempted to prove cember 10 and December 30, the fers of rewards such as cars, ment and is gradually improving. Turf war. Two rescue workers they were true, thus causing survey also found Thongchai houses or cash. But investors from the Por Tek Teung Founda- widespread confusion. “Bird” McIntyre remains the fa- quickly realize that their money Beyond bounds. An ex-Border tion in Bangkok filed a police Sondhi did not follow any vorite male singer while “Da” has been stolen. Patrol Police officer received a complaint accusing rescue work- constitutional rules in building so- Endorphine was the favorite fe- Most webmasters involved life sentence for murdering his ers from the rival Pirun Founda- cial sentiment to overthrow male singer. in fraud cooperated with foreign- Bangkok hotel co-worker on tion of assaulting them on the Thaksin and his campaign had On their expectations for ers to register their websites in March 27 and stealing some night of December 24. seriously affected social cohesion, the country, respondents said they Thailand. 500,000 baht of the hotel’s money They also asked police to leading to a rift between rival hoped the new year would bring After collecting enough that she was transporting. arrest people who reportedly shot supporters, the Court ruled. peace, an end to unrest in the money, they would then close Bangkok’s Phra Khanong at a Por Tek Teung vehicle a few Therefore it sentenced Deep South, a better economy, their site and disappear, the DSI court also ordered Phakhinai hours after the assault. Sondhi to three years in jail, ef- good leader and good govern- found. Janwiman, 47, who was working Two Por Tek Teung work- fective immediately. ment. as a chauffeur at Novotel Bang ers said in their complaint they Shortly after the verdict, Aerial assault. Using mobile Na Hotel, to pay 1.4 million baht heard a communication radio re- Sondhi was released on bail. Cyber scamming. The Depart- phones during rain storms is dan- compensation to the family of his port about a motorcycle accident ment of Special Investigations gerous as they could be struck by victim, hotel financial officer and rushed to the scene, where a Around the Nation news round- (DSI) has urged the public to be lightning even inside buildings, Dr Sukanda Mekloy. Pirun worker took issue and as- up is sourced from the pages of aware of fraudulent online invest- Thiravat Hemachudha of The victim’s father said he saulted one of them. The Nation and Kom Chad Luek ment schemes after discovering Chulalongkorn Hospital in would appeal the sentence, as it A Pirun worker, who asked newspapers. more than 100 websites had Bangkok has warned. scammed an estimated 5 billion Dr Thiravat said he had re- baht in the past year. cently admitted a male patient Col Piyawat Kingket, head with a terrible hearing defect and of the DSI’s Office of Special vision loss in the right eye after Criminal Cases, said the depart- being struck by lightning while 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE REGION January 5 - 11, 2008 Swedish publisher under scrutiny

disturbing story written here several months ago about the apparent Aexploitation of 12- year-old Kay Sayluu from Lanta Old Town has done little to con- vince the Swedish parties in- volved to clear the air. Kay’s family house and two longtail boats were smashed by the tsunami, which was detailed in a Swedish-language book en- titled Kay from Koh Lanta, pub- lished by LL Forlaget Publishing in Sweden, a company partially funded by state grants. Swedish author Johanna Kay Sayluu (above) from Lanta Old Town is the Thai Starkenberg-Frojd and photogra- boy behind a controversy involving a government-funded pher Anna Rehnberg arrived on Swedish publishing company. the island shortly after the De- Sales at Poseidon Villas on Koh Lanta (artist’s cember 2004 disaster looking for impression, left) are strong with 90% of units picked a real-life survivor’s story. They up by Swedish nationals. found Kay and his family. by locals, LL Forlaget Publishing, mation without the consent of the victims for financial advantage. the journey between the new The family never signed an which sells the book online for information owner, which violates Anyone interested in mak- Krabi International Airport and official release form of permis- 120 SEK (562 baht), has refused or affects a person’s family ing a donation towards Kay’s edu- resorts on Koh Lanta can take sion to publish Kay’s story, but to make a donation towards rights, dignity, reputation or the cation can contact his parents at up to four hours – definitely a trusted that benefits would even- Kay’s education. Now locals are right to privacy, shall not be made [email protected]. hard sell to travel-weary Europe- tually flow back to them. The seriously considering legal action except in the case which is ben- Funds will allow Kay to have pri- ans who want instant, tropical publisher promised Kay a trip to to right this injustice. eficial to the public.” vate English lessons while he con- gratification. Sweden, which never material- They point to Section 35 of Because it’s clear the pub- tinues to work in the family fish- A bridge has been promised ized but the family assumed a the new Thai constitution, which lishers did not receive written ing business. for one leg of the crossings within small amount of the book’s pro- states, “Assertion or circulation consent from Kay’s parents to three years by Krabi Governor ceeds would be given to help jump of a statement or picture in any use his story for commercial gain, Bridging the gap. Peak season Siwa Sirisawalak, but locals fear start Kay’s education. manner whatsoever to the public local residents claim that they are arrived but the tourists didn’t. this will only create a bottleneck After several polite requests and disclosure of personal infor- deliberately manipulating tsunami Koh Lanta resort owners claim at the other ferry crossing. their high season occupancy rates have been disappointing Better than a snow hut. In the compared with the past two past few years, Lanta has seen years. an incredible influx Lanta Long of Swedes relocat- Beach Resort, one LETTER ing to the island. It of the largest only makes sense beachfront bunga- FROM that the property low operators on market on the island Phra Ae Beach KOH LANTA is dominated by (Long Beach) By Duane Lennie blond-haired real with 140 units, re- estate developers ports a 50% occupancy rate from and brokers. October through December. Generally, property devel- There is a growing sense among opments on the island still lack other local business owners that the range and sophistication of something is askew. Phuket, but several of the best One of the major issues af- Swedish-targeted projects are fecting tourism on the island, as selling like vodka in Stockholm. it grows from an ’80s backpacker Poseidon Villas on Long haunt into an established tropical Beach sold most of their 31 destination is access on and off homes in their first phase and the island. have already sold 25% of the 35- Currently, arriving by auto- unit second phase, released a few mobile involves two car ferries, months ago. one between the Krabi mainland The developer of the beach- and Lanta Noi and one connect- front community says 90% of ing Lanta Noi to Lanta Yai, where sales have been to Swedish na- the 10-beach tourist island lies. tionals. Tidal fluctuations and ferry Apartment and villa prices mechanical malfunctions mean range from 3.5 to 7.5 million baht. January 5 - 11, 2008 AROUND THE SOUTH PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Evicted villagers fight for land rights t may be hard to believe that “This is the first time in anything positive could arise years that such a big herd has from the tsunami tragedy come into an inhabited area,” he Ithree years ago. However, added. should a team of veteran lawyers have their way, the events of De- Bike thieves busted. Claiming cember 26, 2004 will trigger a that they had busted a ring of major rewriting of Thailand’s teenage motorcycle thieves, po- Land Act, spelling relief for many lice in Phatthalung on December villagers throughout the country. 26 announced the arrest of eight “The land-grabs from sea- suspects. side communities affected by the Maj Gen Kittisan tsunami were unconscionable,” Dechsuntharawat, Commander says Suwit Thonghom, chief law- of Phatthalung Provincial Police, yer of the Andaman Law and told reporters that the arrests Community Rights Center. came following the testimony of “Hopefully this will be the a 16-year-old who was arrested last straw in decades of injustice in possession of a stolen motor- of illegally evicting villagers from bike a few days earlier. their homes to line the pockets of From the teenager’s state- land officers and developers.” ment, police tracked down seven K. Suwit and his alliance more members of the gang and will soon submit their proposal to retrieved 21 other stolen motor- Deputy Prime Minister Paiboon bikes. Wattanasiritham to amend the Gang members said they 1954 Land Act to ensure com- targeted bikes whose owners had munity consultation in issuing land left the keys in the ignition or ve- titles. This will enable people in hicles parked in isolated areas, communities to scrutinize the du- REMEMBERING THE TSUNAMI where there were unlikely to be bious process of issuing land witnesses, police said. rights. Villagers of Baan Nam Khem in Phang Nga’s Takuapa’s district launch a raft in memory of those who The leader of the gang paid “Right now it’s up to Land lost their lives in the December 26, 2004 tsunami. The community was Thailand’s hardest hit, with 3,000 to 4,000 baht for each mo- Department officials and the in- about 800 lives lost in the disaster. torbike, or exchanged the bikes dividuals who apply for the titles. for 10 pills of ya bah (metham- So what we’ve got is titles being tal in evicting the people, he said. could damage the reputation of and raided farms belonging to phetamine), Gen Kittisan said. issued for land that had already The villagers have no way the province and have conse- residents of Baan Kunungjanong, The gang leader would then been occupied and used by vil- to fight for their land if the law is quences for the tourism industry, feasting on bananas, sugar cane, take the bikes to Ranong, from lagers… We have found that not changed to recognize commu- he added. cassava and other crops. where they would be smuggled many new title deeds have nity customary rights, said K. The attacks were likely to Officers from the Kheun into Burma and sold for around showed up for land [that was] Suwit, adding that thousands of be the work of gangs of youths, Bang Lang National Park Wild- 12,000 baht each. occupied by fishing communities communities throughout Thailand Gov Winai said. Provincial and life Protection Office had to help Police are now searching before the tsunami,” he explained. face eviction by property devel- Highway Police have been or- villagers chase the elephants back for the gang leader, who they sus- A few months after the tsu- opers. dered to work with rescue vol- to the national park, K. Ohlan pect may also be involved in the nami, hundreds of families along unteers and local authorities to said. Officers also arranged for drug trade, Gen Kittisan said. the Andaman coast found that Stoned on the road. Surat Thani patrol the highway and the Gov- the villagers to set up a guard to People who have had a they could not rebuild their homes Governor Winai Buapradit has ernor called on parents to take keep watch for the elephants and motorbike stolen in Phatthalung where they used to be. The lands ordered police and local authori- responsibility for their children and asked them not to shoot the ani- can bring their registration docu- their ancestors had lived on now ties to start highway patrols now to be on the lookout for harmful mals if they returned. ments to Phatthalung Muang Dis- had new owners, mostly inves- that the craze of throwing rocks behavior. “Every year the elephants trict Police Station to check tors from companies they had at cars has spread to the South. come to the edge of the park to whether their bike is among those never heard of. On the evening of Decem- Elephant fruit raid. Villagers in forage for food. In the past the recovered, he added. In the eyes of the authori- ber 29, police at Baan Na Dem Yala’s Betong district have ap- land was still covered with for- ties, these new owners have ev- District Police Station received pealed for help from the authori- estland, but villagers have cut Around the South news round-up ery right to claim the land be- three reports of rocks being ties after their crops were rav- back forest where the elephants is sourced from Kom Chad Luek cause they came with legal land thrown at cars on the Asia High- aged by a herd of 16 wild el- used to find food,” K. Ohlan said. and The Nation newspapers. rights papers. Local authorities in way near the district’s Tha Reua ephants. many areas ignored villagers’ subdistrict. On December 28, Ohlan claims that they and their fami- Although no one was injured Billsan, an official at Betong Dis- lies had lived on the land for de- in the attacks, Gov Winai said that trict Office, said that the elephants cades, if not centuries, before the he was very concerned about the had come down from a nature tsunami – and became instrumen- reports. If the attacks spread, it reserve in the Sankalakiri Hills 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND January 5 - 11, 2008 Party for the Little People By Sangkhae Leelanapaporn also be a fire-fighting demonstra- tion. For more information call hailand’s annual Chil- 076-351570. dren’s Day will see a Kamala: Phuket FantaSea host of free activities, will host games and activities T prizes and entertain- from 3 pm to 5 pm and put on a ment around the island for young- traditional Thai mini-concert at sters on Saturday, January 12. the Viva Bangkok Stage Theater The Gazette has compiled a in front of the Similan entertain- roundup of where to go and what ment center. The day will also to do to keep the Phuket’s little mark the opening of a new people entertained on this special themed attraction, the Tiger day. Jungle Adventure. For more in- Phuket City: Students formation call 076-385000. from Phuket City schools will be Cherng Talay: Laguna holding stage performances at Phuket will hold activities from 1 Saphan Hin from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to 4 pm under the theme “La- pm with free food and drinks. guna Party Be good guys for the The Land Transportation Office King”. will have a road-safety exhibition Popular RS-promotion and a demonstration of safe bi- singer Yui Noparpa will be put- cycle riding. ting on a performance and free Computers will be available snacks will be available. Other for children to use, along with a activities will include shows, range of other activities, games games and quizzes with prizes. and free gifts. For more informa- Stalls will be selling second-hand tion call Phuket City Municipal- items, the proceeds from which ity at 076-250163. will be donated to the Vachira Aspiring politicians can get Phuket Hospital AIDS-elimina- a look inside the Phuket Gover- tion campaign. Stage entertain- nor Niran Kalayanamit’s office ment will take place opposite from 8 am until midday and have Canal Village from 2:45 pm on- their pictures taken at Governor Thailand’s annual Children’s Day will see a host of free activities, prizes and entertainment around wards. Niran’s desk. the island for youngsters on Saturday, January 12. Karon: Some 80 scholar- Bangkok Hospital Phuket ships will be handed out by Karon will host activities from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Royal Thai Navy shoot in Phang Nga. For more Mayor at Karon Circle to begin midday, including a magic show Third Naval Area Command information call 076-391126 ext Children’s Day activities to be by Philip Mayakol who possesses post. Highlights will include a he- 15. held between 8:30 am and mid- the ability to make tables levitate. licopter and naval-weapons dis- Mai Khao: Phuket Interna- day. Students from Baan Kata There will also be games with play, a sea-rescue demonstration, tional Airport, in co-operation with School and other Karon schools prizes, free food and drinks. For a parachute show, plus live en- the Third Naval Area Command, will be performing with dancing more information call 1719. tertainment, free gifts, drinks and Aeronautical Radio of Thailand and other live entertainment. Patong: Patong students sweets for kids. For more infor- Ltd and Thai Airways Interna- Thirty lucky children will will be putting on some of the 10 mation call 076-391826. tional (THAI), PTT and several ride away on bicycles from a stage shows scheduled from 8 am Phuket Aquarium will be airlines, will stage activities at the lucky draw. There will be games to 3 pm at Loma Park. There will opening its doors to children and airport’s multi-purpose building during the day with free snacks also be a lucky draw, painting and students for free from 9 am to and parking lot from 8 am to 3 available. For more information other activities organized by a 4:30 pm. pm. call Karon Municipality at Tel: variety of government and pri- Other activities include quiz- There will be a “Dun-Dar- 076-330478. vate organizations, plus 5,000 gift zes for prizes and games. One- Ra” (impressions of famous Kathu: Prince of Songkla boxes, as well as snacks and hundred-and-twenty children people) competition for individu- University (PSU), Phuket cam- drinks. For more information call aged between 10 and 13 years www.phuketaquarium.org als and teams. There will also be pus students will be handing out Patong Municipality at 076- old can take part in a digital pho- Two three-hour workshops games, shows, free gifts, plus food gifts to children between 8:30 am 342078. tography workshop supported by will take place on the day – one and drinks. and 9 am at Building 3 of the cam- Cape Panwa: Budding sail- Sony. in the morning and in one the af- A Destination Air aircraft pus, followed by stage shows ors will have the chance to climb Applications for the work- ternoon. will be on display in the parking from 9:20 am to 11 am, plus a aboard Royal Thai Navy ships shop and photo shoot can be Visitors will also be able to lot, along with a navy helicopter, lucky-draw and free snacks. For HTMS Chao Phra Ya and HTMS made in advance by visiting the take a look at the photos made airport emergency-response ve- more information call Kathu Mu- Tayan Chol between 9 am and aquarium's website at : on last year’s Children’s Day hicles and fire engines. There will nicipality at 076-321500. January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 11 12 PHUKET GAZETTE GOOD LIVING January 5 - 11, 2008

he secret is not just in the plethora of fresh in- gredients that go into Tevery bowl of Mee A steamy bowl of secrets Geow (noodles with minced pork wrapped in parcels of flour and egg) Phang Nga but the care and attention that goes into the prepa- iscover the taste of delicious homemade Phang Nga ration of each bowl. noodles at Mee Geow Phang Nga Restaurant in “Mee Geow Phang Nga” DThalang, where the noodles and soup are made fresh is a special phrase that K. Pen- every morning from a secret family recipe that has been porn or “Pen” has heard since she passed down through the generations. Gazette reporter was a child. It is more than just a Sompratch Saowakhon enjoyed a few bowls of the secret name for a bowl of noodles – the phrase has always been associ- formula and a chat with restaurant owner Penporn Sae-Ong. ated with a passion for carefully preparing a delicious concoction of wholesome ingredients that has kept customers coming back K. Pen gives for generations. At this little- her homemade known noodle shop, one bowl is noodles a shake never enough. before serving. K. Pen’s grandparents (Left) The final, made these noodles when the mouth-watering family lived in Phang Nga and she concoction. has been carrying on the family tradition in Phuket for the past six years. “In your bowl is my family’s secret formula that was passed “All the on to me by my grandparents. ingredients are The recipe is actually Chinese and fresh and we it’s so old that I really don’t know start preparing exactly when or where it actu- everything at about 5:30 in the “Our noodles are made by boiling pork bone for a couple fresh geow (pork dumpling par- ally originated,” said K. Pen. morning. We never use any arti- fresh every day from100% wheat of hours, along with the dump- cels), roasted red pork, boiled Since helping her grandpar- ficial colors or preservatives or flour mixed with eggs, which lings, roasted red pork and boiled chicken, all topped off with a gar- ents as a child, K. Pen has en- MSG [monosodium glutamate] so gives them a soft yellow texture, chicken, which is shredded then nish of crackling pork, fried on- joyed the daily preparation and our noodles look and taste quite making them very easy to eat,” added when the noodles are ion and freshly sliced leek. You knowing that customers enjoy different from those at most other she added. served,” K. Pen said. can add more color to your bowl eating her family’s noodles. places,” she said. “We prepare the soup stock The restaurant is small and with bean sprouts and the vari- can be difficult to ety of fresh green find, since there is vegetables at each no sign in English – table. even the sign in “We don’t Thai is small and use instant noodles not easy to spot at here. Everything in a glance. Even so, the bowls is made the restaurant is al- by hand, with care ways packed with and the customer people waiting pa- in mind. We guar- tiently for their antee that every- next bowl of thing is safe, clean noodles. and chemical- The waiting is CHEAP free,” said K. Pen not a sign of slow proudly. service but that a eats “Even all sea- single bowl is never BY sonings and gar- enough. There are Sompratch Saowakhon nish are made right always people here, nothing pre- waiting, possibly for their third or packed, instant or artificial. It’s even fourth bowl. like our brand and we are proud The choice of noodles is lim- of it,” she added. ited to two kinds, they are: mee- To find Mee Geow Phang geow-nam (noodles in soup) or Nga Restaurant, go from Phuket mee-geow-heang (noodles with City towards Thalang, past Hero- soup broth on the side). ines’ Monument. Slow down at With the mee-geow-heang, the Shell gas station on the left a spoon of roasted peanut is and look for a house with a blue added to the bowl of noodles. roof, about 10 meters past the Each of the servings has a color- station. Open every day except ful mixture of fresh noodles, four Mondays, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 13

Find more Recruitment Classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net! 14 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURE January 5 - 11, 2008 Changing the world 4TH JUNIOR IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDS Many scientists believe that when they are not needed. early a hundred students from the Buranarumluk School in Trang and Joy pollution from burning fossil fu- We should reuse paper, southern region, all aged 14 to 18, Corthesy of QSI International School in els is causing temperatures on bottles, cans and anything that Earth to rise. needs energy for its production. Nrecently submitted 800- to 1,200- Phuket. So, what is the reason for We can recycle things like plas- word essays in English entitled “If We Could The regional finalist, 16-year-old all this increase in CO2 emis- tic bottles, cans and glass. sions? The only answer is “Hu- This is not difficult and it Change the World” for the regional round Kongsarut Kladphetreceiving of Kathu- mankind”. would not take much for us to of judging in the 2006/2007 4th Junior wittaya School, Phuket, receives 10,000 Would you not agree that change out habits and to make the humankind is the most destruc- world a better place. IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards for Thailand. baht for his winning essay plus the chance tive species on The environ- Arriving at the Phuket Gazette offices to attend the senior international IMPAC Earth? Every ac- mental problems, tion that we take By the year 2100, it is however, are not from several secondary schools in the re- award ceremony in Dublin, Ireland. has an impact on predicted that the sea the only problems gion, the submissions were judged by the Judging was based on content, origi- the environment. we have nowa- Every time levels and the the days. We also have Gazette editorial team. nality and the writer’s ability to clearly ex- we use air con- global temperatures increasing prob- ditioning, every will rise worryingly. We lems about preju- Judges narrowed the submissions press his or her ideas, while taking into time we travel in dice. There are down to five finalists each, from which two account that English is a second language a car or on an air- will lose our coral reefs many types of were selected for merit awards and one for most of the writers. plane, every time in the next few years if prejudice such as we turn on lights, nothing is done. classism, racism, awarded the top prize. Here is Khun Kongsarut’s essay, each time we nationalism and use energy cre- So, what is the cause sexism. The 5,000-baht merit award winners unedited, as it was presented to the ated by burning of these problems? Prejudice were Jatuporn Neamchuchuen from judges. fossil fuels wee The answer is “Global means judging are leaving our people or misun- own carbon foot- Warming”, which is the derstanding the prints. phenomenon whereby facts before we If We Could Change the World These foot- the world becomes know them. Many efore discussing how or humanity. do this. However, these are only prints are dam- hotter because of people make deci- if we could change the I will discuss two issues that benefits. aging our planet. sions about others world, it is important to I think take priority when we On the other hand, we also They are the Carbon dioxide (CO2) based on what they decide who ‘we’ are. think about changes needed in our get lots of problems that impact black marks of emissions. look like or who B world. on our environment. our guilt. It’s time they are instead of Are ‘we’ a group of friends in Phuket, Thailand, or maybe a If we talk about the mod- By the year 2100, it is pre- to clean up!! what they can do. nation of people? Are we all Thai ern wold, the first thing that ap- dicted that the sea levels and the We can clean up by using Prejudice is like a disease; people? pears in our minds must be this the global temperatures will rise less energy that relies on burning it stops our communities from be- Or are we the whole world? place full of modern technology worryingly. We will lose our coral fossil fuels. We can use renew- ing healthy. I think people who live in this and facilities. reefs in the next few years if able sources of energy such as It also holds people back world are all in need of change. On the one hand, yes, these nothing is done. the sun, water and the wind for from doing what they want to do. If we are talking about make our lives much easier. For So, what is the cause of hydro-electric or solar energy, for It is a barrier for people, prevent- changing the world, then I think instance, in the past there were these problems? The answer is example. ing them from achieving their we do have to include everybody no cars, trains or planes, so it was “Global Warming”, which is the We need to use cotton bags dreams. and so, when I talk of ‘we’ I am hard for people to go to places phenomenon whereby the world instead of using plastic bags, walk Perhaps there are many talking about the collective re- that were far from their homes. becomes hotter because of Car- or use public transport instead of lost opportunities where people sponsibility, I am talking about Now we have the technology to bon dioxide (CO2) emissions. using the car and turn off lights can not follow their dreams and January 5 - 11, 2008 FEATURE PHUKET GAZETTE 15 change the world in a positive them. way. The next stage is anger, So we need to find a cure which means getting angry about for this disease. The only cure can the problems that nobody is will- be found in our hearts. We should ing to solve. be more tolerant of each other The following stage is de- and accept anyone for who they spair, which means hopelessness are. and the thought that nothing they We are all unique individu- can do would solve the problem. als and this makes us different. An the final stage is accep- We should celebrate our differ- tance, which means accepting ences and enjoy them. what happens and trying to finally For example, different cul- solve the problems. I think we tures and different communities need to be aware of the stages have their own and face up to ways to celebrate them. We need to their festivals. We need to take responsibility. We should understand each other All of our accept what they to avoid fear and actions are impor- are doing by en- ignorance. This can tant and each thing joying them, we do has an im- rather than being be done through pact on the world afraid or judg- education by telling around us. The mental. people in school about title of this essay We need to is ‘If we could understand each prejudice and change the other to avoid fear discussing the world’. and ignorance. differences between I believe we This can be done do change the through education people. world every day by telling people To live and work with everything in school about together for a better we do and say. prejudice and dis- Each time we use cussing the dif- world, we need to a motorcycle in- ferences between have one global stead of walking, people. community, sharing each time we To live and resources, sharing judge someone work together for without knowing a better world, we power and sharing them, we change need to have one responsibility. the world. global community, Each time sharing resources, sharing power we turn down the air condition- and sharing responsibility. We ing, each time we help someone need to share action and change. who is different to us, we also Ad- Rain Water_01 I accept that change is dif- change the world. ficult and many people resist it. It is clear that we are con- 2x3 Change is like mourning, we have stantly changing the world, some- to deal with loss and accept times without our knowledge or K. Ann something new. intention. The question should not There are four main stages be if we could change the world, that people go through to deal but how are we going to change with change and these are the it for the better? How are we same stages people go through gong to save the world? when they are mourning some- body’s death. The Gazette would like to wish The four stages are denial, Khun Kongsarut all the best at which means people pretend that the IMPAC finals in Dublin and they do not know anything about hope it spells a source of pride the problems and refuse to solve for him and his school. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS January 5 - 11, 2008 This week

SAFE HAVEN: French Red Cross President Prof Jean-Francios Mattei chats with children DEVELOPING DEVELOPER: Phil Marmara of UPL Real Estate Phuket and Son Sariya at the official opening of children’s shelter Phuket Sunshine Village at Koh Sireh on (in yellow), owner of Sariya Property Co, donated computers to the students of December 17. Also present on the day were Phuket Vice-Governor Smith Palawatwichai Rachaprachanukroh 36 School in Kamala on December 17. and PSV Managing Director Dr. Supaluck Kanjanamethakul.

GOING COCONUTS: UK representative Andy Wallace (left) and General Manager of The Village Coconut Island Mark Ashman (right) celebrate the opening of phase one of the five-star luxury villa development on December ON MANY LEVELS: Famed Thai actress Jarunee Suksawat (left) congratulates Benjamas 16. About 400 friends and guests took a private water taxi from Laem Hin to Boonrod on becoming Executive Director of and first Phuket agent for Bangkok-based, multi- The Village’s pier to enjoy a day of seaside activities, including water skiing, level network marketing company Dham Allianze, which provides healthcare, personal care banana boat rides, Hobie cat sailing, face painting and live music. and household products.

MERRY MARRIOTT: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa Marketing Communications Director Ms. Lenka Juraskova (2nd from left) and Public Relations Manager Siripun Petchai (right) visited the Phuket Gazette offices on December 20 to wish reporters HIP HATS HOORAY! Bangkok Phuket Hospital held an end of year party December 14 a happy and healthy New Year with a basket of health food. Receiving the basket for 900 administrative staff and doctors and nurses at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, are Gazette reporter Pathomporn Kaenkrachang (left) and Chief Reporter Sangkhae The party included a variety of stage performances and a “Hip Hat” contest. Leelanapaporn. January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE January 5 - 11, 2008

nknown to many visi- tors to the island, big, beautiful superyachts Udrop anchor off the north end of the island every year for the Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous, held every December 19 and 20. The annual event, which By invitation has been running for the past seven years, sees the bold and the beautiful enjoying rallies around the islands off Phuket in the highest of style and returning each night for festivities at the exclusive Amanpuri resort only This year, however, event organizer Adam Frost has spe- cial news – the annual Phuket Invitational is to become a regu- lar fixture on the Superyacht Cup calendar. The Superyacht Cup has been organizing superyacht sail- ing regattas for 12 years, and its event in Palma in June 2007 set a record for superyacht events by attracting 52 of the world’s biggest sailing yachts. Forthcoming Superyacht Cup events include the SYC Transatlantic Challenge starting March 2009. ing potential enhancement to other ably over the past five years, and venture between the two organi- in Antigua in April, the SYC “We are excited at the op- Superyacht Cup events, since we now offer the high level of ser- zations, with a three-day regatta Palma from June 11 to 14 and the portunity of joining forces with have often been asked to con- vice and provisioning that some and a new Asia Charter Show SYC Antigua in December. The Asia’s Phuket Invitational, pool- sider ways of including motor of the world’s most elite clien- and Destination Asia Cruising Fo- Superyacht Cup is part of In- ing our knowledge and expertise yachts, and the experience of the tele have come to expect, as well rum. forma PLC, which also owns The to present a very appealing addi- team in Phuket in this regard will as a spectacular and exciting Pictured here are scenes Monaco Yacht Show, as well the tion to our event calendar,” said be invaluable.” array of destinations to dis- from this year’s event – new World Yacht Racing Forum Spike Thompson, director of the Adam Frost said, “Asia’s cover.” simply a taste of in Monaco in December and the Superyacht Cup. servicing infrastructure and fa- The 2008 event will more opulence Abu Dhabi Yacht Show to be held “It also gives us an interest- cilities have expanded consider- see the start of the joint to come. January 5 - 11, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19 A model a month for 2008 welve international models, one for each month of the year, draped in tropical attire, from casual Thai silk and batik designs to swimwear, caressed the catwalk at Phuket FantaSea last week to celebrate Tthe launch of the Paradise in Phuket 2008 calendar. The calendar girls showed off locally produced fasion wear, including batik fashion by Phuket clothing store Chai Batik as well as poster prints of the photographs shot on location in Phuket. The professional models were flown to Phuket for photo shoots at 12 prominent locales on the island, including the Phuket Welcome Gate, Promthep Cape, Nai Yang Beach and the Heroines’Monument. Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Southern Region 4 office, Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) and Elite Model Management South East Asia, the Paradise in Phuket 2008 calendar was conceived to promote Thai fashion, the skills of Thai pho- tographers and tourism in Phuket. Other locations for the calendar shoot were Phuket FantaSea, Jungceylon, Sunwing Resort & Spa, a pineapple field, Sino-Portuguese-style buildings in Phuket City and at Phuket Aquarium and Ton Sai Waterfall. A limited run of 10,000 copies of Phuket Calendar 2008 produced by Elite Model Management South East Asia at a cost of 5 million baht will be distributed free to the public. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE MUSIC January 5 - 11, 2008

s it the sound of progress? There’s definitely something going on in Phuket. Six Imonths ago, you’d have been hard pushed to find anything remotely resembling a “club Hey DJ! scene” on the island. Now, there are major Thai and international acts coming to Phuket, playing out and asking to come back – the music scene fi- nally has more to offer than just What’s that sound? dingy discos and karaoke bars. Enormous progress in the club scene was made in 2007, partly thanks to the open-minded approach to music employed at Club Lime. Whether played by resident DJs Eddie and D(r)readmongey or by high-profile guests, the venue has been steadily making a name for itself. The first major milestone was passed when DJ Nakadia played at Lime on October 12. That gig alone proved there is a market for clubbing beyond ge- neric rock, hip hop and madden- ing euro-techno. Another first for Phuket is minimal techno. D(r)readmongey has been championing the genre David Morales (right) is one of 25 DJs and bands who will at Club Lime for a while, but the play at Thailand’s first major dance-music festival, Culture style of music received a big boost One, which will be held in Bangkok on January 19. He will when “Jay” Montonn Jira brought be joined by the likes of indie band Slur (left). his laptop full of tricks to Lime With Phuket’s club scene experiencing some major on October 31. changes in 2007, events like Culture One could be just The girls danced out of com- what the island needs. DJ D(r)eadmongey (above) was one pulsion and admiration for their of the first DJs to champion minimal techno in Phuket. fantasy sweetheart while he once a month but looks set to re- duction has been booking some Culture, who were previously Flemming the highlight in the played a style of music most of turn to two times a month for heavyweight names. behind Club Astra, the venue that Godskitchen arena. There will them had never heard before. 2008. Recent DJs at Seduction kick-started the trend of interna- also be a Dude/Sweet arena It isn’t just minimal techno Rumors that a major drum include party-animal Brandon tional DJs playing in Thailand. where indie kids can enjoy the that is making waves – there is ’n’ bass artist (hint: think of “the Block and US house maestro The event is taking place at sounds of Slur, Filthy Dukes and also something of a drum ’n’ bass best of the best”, but I am not Louie Vega. On January 12, Helicopter Port, BITEC, Bang Twilight Actiongirl. movement occurring allowed to say who Judge Jules will arrive loaded with Na-Trat Highway. The fact that Tickets for Culture One are in Phuket. Promi- just yet…) will be CD-Rs and trance tunes galore. such a festival is even happening 650 baht in advance or 850 baht nent Bangkok DJs AFTER coming to Phuket The club scene is experienc- is phenomenal for Thailand. at the door, inclusive of one drink. such as Dragon, T- have been floating ing change all over Thailand, as Four arenas will play host For the sake of history and be- Base and Pichy DARK around and should well as in Phuket. On January 19, to various styles of music, from cause it’s on a Saturday night, have played in B y Matt Crook be confirmed once Bangkok will play host to what is house, through hip hop and indie, make this one event to venture Phuket recently – all the i’s are dotted. being billed as Thailand’s first in- to psy-trance. Headlining the bill away from Phuket to attend. and there’s more to come. Another strong rumor is that ternational dance-music festival. in the main arena will be David Doors open at 4 pm and Club Lime is once again on a former world number one DJ, Think Creamfields in the Morales with support from the advance tickets can be bought the pulse here, playing drum ’n’ according to the top 100 poll com- UK, Future Music Festival in Aus- likes of the Stanton Warriors. from www.thaiticketmajor.com bass on a regular basis. piled by DJ Mag, will be playing tralia and Zoukout in Singapore. Marco V and Brian Cross What would ideally come The twice-monthly Bass- at Seduction some time this year. Culture One is being orga- will lead the charge in the Amne- next would be a similar event in load event was pulled back to If you haven’t noticed, Se- nized by the people behind Club sia arena, with John “OO” Phuket. Promoters, club owners and DJs are starting to look favorably upon Phuket over Koh Samui and Koh Phang-ngan. The Phuket Jazz Festival is a start and the Phuket Interna- tional Blues Festival has made inroads over the past few years, but a dance-music festival dur- ing this or the next high season would cement Phuket’s reputa- tion as a serious nightlife desti- nation – not some place lost in the club scene of yesteryear. The logistics of organizing such a festival are, sadly, horren- dous. In Phuket last year, the Hilton Arcadia Phuket Resort & Spa played host to the Nation VI party, which was touted as the largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender party in Asia. The event attracted 1,500 parygoers and DJ Kate Monroe span until 8 am on October 23. Party-organizers Fridae pulled the plug on the Nation par- ties to focus on other projects. It’s unclear whether an event similar to the Nation par- ties could be organized on an even January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 21

larger scale in Phuket. Bangkok is that clubbers rarely At the speed of change in turn up to support local DJs, in- Phuket, anything is possible. The stead opting to venture out only island now has its own DJ store for headline acts. – RST located at 23/14 Chao Fa In Phuket, the local DJs are East Rd. starting to make names for them- The shop sells all the latest selves, but the all their hard work DJ and sound equipment and of- could come undone if there is a fers an already-popular DJ train- sudden influx of big name DJs ing course, which has been a hit arriving in Phuket every week- with quite a few girls on the is- end. land. Could it be the Nakadia ef- This past year was a great fect? year for nightlife in Phuket – Setting the foundations for things can only get better in 2008. the club scene in Phuket are the Support the scene, attend local DJs. As well as the DJs in the parties and there won’t be any Lime, there are a string of qual- more talk of Samui or Phang- ity acts playing out across the is- ngan – it will all be about Phuket. land, most of whom were on dis- play at the Phuket DJ competi- For more information about tion held at Jungceylon in Sep- Culture One call Tel: 02- tember. 2623456 or visit www.culture- DJ Q, DJ Touch and others one-bkk.com See www.thai are playing tunes against the grain ticketmajor.com to book tickets. that people are starting to enjoy. RST DJ shop can be contacted One of the problems in by calling 076-264675. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE SPA MAGIC January 5 - 11, 2008 Enjoying a natural end to stress

fter being so busy with and took a shower before going work toward the end into the herbal steam room for a of the year, I was hop- 20-minute session of inhaling the Aing to find a spa treat- herbal scents, which began the ment that could relieve all the ten- The spa is process of freeing my mind of sion that had built up in my body popular with troubles and easing the built up and mind over the past few Scandinavians, tension in my body. weeks. I also wanted something Europeans and After another shower it was simple, tranquil and chemical free Japanese time for the Thai massage, so I – no need to add more pollutants visitors looking donned the light cotton shirt and to all the toxicity I have accumu- for an authentic pants that were ready for me in lated over the years. Thai spa the changing room. I discovered Baan Tama- experience. The massage went from chart Thai Spa in Patong, “Tama- gentle to firm when my muscles chart” means “natural” in Thai needed to be stretched to dissi- and it was this that persuaded me pate the tension in them. As the to walk into the place. It sounded pampering became more grace- as if they could give me the kind ful I slipped into a light sleep. of treatment I was looking for. K. Saeng then began apply- I was welcomed to the tra- ing the hot herbal compress, ditional Southern-Thai-house spa which contains a mixture of with a drink of fresh bale-fruit therapeutic Thai herbs, including and greeted by the General Man- tamarind leaves, plai (zingiber), ager Vimolchan “Ae” Wesaphan. khamin (turmeric) and citrus She told me that Baan Tamachart plants, used for their antioxidant Thai Spa has been giving concep- agents, such as lime and orange. tual spa treatments to clients un- a chemical base, then we ensure The spa is popular with beauty treatments and many The aromatic scent of the der the label “natural is life” for that the products are properly Scandinavians, Europeans and kinds of massage to banish the herbal compress was relaxing and over six years. certified,” K. Ae said. Japanese visitors looking for an various manifestations of stress. the heat on my skin took away I also learned that Patong “The idea here is to help original and traditional Thai spa The menu also includes eight the muscle pain and tension. Medical Spa at Patong Hospital customers detoxify rather than experience. treatment packages, each named K. Saeng explained that the is operated under the same com- adding to the toxins that bombard The cozy arrangement of after a Thai flower. Prices range zingiber in the compress helps pany, as well as Patong Sea Spa. their bodies in daily life,” she the spa’s facilities includes four from 1,400 baht to 5,400 make the muscles “Here we use all natural added. private treatment rooms, two baht. There is also a supple and relieves methods and products for our I nodded my approval and rooms with four Thai massage pedicure service. pain. The antioxidant treatments.Most of our products felt confident that I was about to beds, two reclining chairs for foot On the specialsSpa agents help open the use fresh and dried natural ingre- receive a therapeutic spa treat- massage, two steam rooms and menu is “Shirodara MAGIC skin’s pores so that the dients that are free from any ment that would bring me closer a changing area and toilets. therapy”, which origi- therapeutic qualities of chemical agents. to nature and back my natural The treatment menu pro- nates from India and the other herbs can “If we do use a product with self. vides body and face treatments, uses gently-warmed oil By Janyapoarn seep into the skin and poured on the head, Morel be absorbed by the massaged into the Baan muscles. I felt I’d re- scalp. The treatment is Tamachart ceived the perfect said to help relieve ten- Thai Spa treatment for my state sion and stress of all of body and mind and I kinds. was satisfied with the results. Following my request for a K. Ae said that many for- simple, stress-relieving treatment, eigners enjoy this treatment. They I was offered the Thai Banburi are impressed with the traditional package, which is a combination Thai wisdom that uses natural in- of herbal steam treatment and gredients for healing and treating Thai massage, plus a hot herbal in an uncomplicated way, she said. compress – perfect, I thought. My two-hour appointment Before my treatment, I had with heaven cost 1,800 baht. to fill in a questionnaire that When it was over, I felt refreshed would help the therapist adapt the and relaxed. treatment to my specific needs, noting where in my muscles I was Baan Tamachart Thai Spa. feeling tension. Open daily 10 am to 10 pm. 222 My assigned therapist, K. Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong. Saeng, started by cleaning my Tel: 076-341938, 076-294409. feet with warm water, scrubbing Fax: 076-292298. Email: them and softening the skin with [email protected] lotion. Website: www.baantamachart I then changed into a sarong thaispa.com January 5 - 11, 2008 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 23

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island Until January 30, 2008. My The event will take place Thailand’s sizable Chinese com- Awakening. 9:30 am until 5 pm. munity and legions of Chinese January 3 was the first day For further information con- tourists from neighboring nations of K. Map’s latest solo exhibition tact K. Tu. Tel: 076-391126-15, choose to enjoy the holiday in titled My Awakening “P” at the 087-6933965. Email: prom_natt Phuket. Watermark bar and restaurant. @yahoo.com Website: www. Join us for a glass of wine and phuketaquarium.org February 21. Makha Bucha some exotic color combinations. And best of all: entrance to Day – Public Holiday. Opening cocktail reception the aquarium is free for children. Makha Bucha Day, which 7 pm. Exhibition open until Janu- falls on the full moon of the third ary 30. January 12, 2008. Malaiwana lunar month of the Thai calendar, Strong, powerful paintings TriBallistic Relaunch Party commemorates the Buddha’s or- that stir emotions and appeal to 2008. daining of 1,250 monks who ar- the passions are Varaporn Pon- From 6 pm to 11 pm at rived unannounced from afar rit’s trademark. Skipper’s Sports Bar at Royal only seven months after the Bud- Contact Stuart. Tel: 081- Phuket Marina. Live music by dha began his teachings. It is also 7376184, 076-239730. Email: Indigo Pearl house band The the date the Buddha delivered his [email protected] Boom, featuring May Palmer and Fundamental Teachings – just Website: www.watermarkphuket. the “Sax Bomb” DJ and saxo- Puravarna Windsurfing Rally months before his death. com phonist Gerard Cornielje. Also includes pre-race reg- for His Majesty the King February 22-23. Phuket Inter- January 6, 13 and 20. PC istration for February 3 Triballistic national Blues Rock Festival. Group Therapy – Patong, La- race and a new range of Tri-Bal- January 16-19, 2008 Presented by HotelTravel. guna and Chalong. listic merchandise on sale. The Puravarna Windsurfing Rally for HM The King, in celebration com, the third year of Phuket’s Join …for Dummies author Adults: 1,000 baht, inclusive of the auspicious occasion of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 80th biggest international blues rock Woody Leonhard and his band of of buffet, one beer or glass of birthday, is a rally with a course that will take contestants, for festival will be huge – expanded techy irregulars in a wide-rang- wine (only first alcoholic drink the first time in Thailand, down the west coast of Phuket. to 12 bands – showcasing 10 of ing discussion of computer top- included) and raffle ticket. Chil- The rally course will guide contestants past the famous Southeast Asia’s finest acts and ics from 10 am until midday. dren: 750 baht, inclusive of buf- beaches of the island province and cover a distance of more than topping it off with an American If you can’t get Windows to fet, three soft drinks and raffle 100 kilometers. headliner each night at the Hilton work right, if Office is driving you ticket. The route will start at Nai Yang Beach and pass by Surin Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. crazy, if you need to find a de- Tickets are available from Beach, Patong Beach and Kata Beach before ending at Nai Harn The event will have one of Beach. From noon until 4 pm daily. cent Internet connection, if you’re Shaun at 089-5902015 or at For more information contact Thanit Raksanaves. Tel: 081- Australia’s top blues bands as going to buy a computer in Thai- [email protected]; from 6997700. Email: ewc@loxinfo. co.th Website: www.startline.org well. Returning is guitar phenom- land or if you need to get one Skipper’s Bar at 076-360890; and enon Rich Harper and his band fixed, this is the place to be. from Helle Kirstein at the British from California and another top First Sunday of every International School – Phuket li- present a four-course dégustation Registration can also be by US act will close the show on month at the Sandwich Shoppe brary. menu every evening. email to info@ triballisticclub.com Saturday night. in Patong. Visit www.khun Each course will be accom- or by calling 089-5902014. Races woody.com for driving instruc- January 12 and 19. Super panied by a superb French wine, start 7:30 am. February 28-March 1. BIS tions. On January 13, the session BBQ Buffet at Wine Connec- chosen by the Boathouse’s Wine For more information con- Under 15 Fobissea Games. will be at the Sandwich Shoppe tion Bang Tao and Chalong. Director, Georges Ciret. The tact Shaun Boulter at Tel: 089- The games will be held on near the entrance to Laguna and A truly special BBQ buffet Boathouse Wine & Grill a la carte 5902014, Email: info@ triballisti the school site. The Fobissea on January 20 at the new Sand- with cheeses, coldcuts, excellent menu will remain available cclub.com or visit the website at Games offer a wonderful oppor- wich Shoppe at Fisherman Way mains, salad, desserts and live throughout the entire festival. www.triballisticclub. com tunity to participate in a major Business Center in Chalong. band. 650 baht per person. 6:30 For more information con- competition and to mix with like- For further information con- pm until 11 pm. At Bang Tao on tact: Pinyo Thippimas. Tel: 076- February 7-9. Chinese New minded students from other inter- tact Woody Leonhard. Tel: 089- January 12 and Chalong on Janu- 330015. Email: fb@boathouse Year. national schools in Southeast 1960940. Email: woody@khun ary 19. phuket.com Website: www.boat Chinese New Year starts Asia. woody.com For further information housephuket.com with the New Moon on the first For further information con- email Pascal at fb.phuket@ day of the Chinese new year and tact Patrick du Preez. Tel: 076- January 12, 2008. Saphan Jai wineconnection.co.th or call 087- February 3. Malaiwana Tri- is the biggest social occasion on 23871120. Email: ppreez@ Photo Exhibition at Phuket 8896074 Ballistic Race at Indigo Pearl the Chinese calendar. It is cel- bcis.ac.th Website: www.bcis. Aquarium. Resort. ebrated with gusto among ac.th On this year’s Children’s January 12-27, 2008. French The new Triballistic series Day, Phuket Aquarium presents Cuisine Festival at Mom Tri’s will get underway at Indigo Pearl the outstanding photography and Boathouse. Resort at Nai Yang Beach, from artwork of the InsightOut! Cre- Mom Tri’s Boathouse will 6 am to 11 am. ative Children’s Workshop and host the annual “Quinzaine de la - Senior Sprint: 750m swim, Exchange Project. Gastronomie Franncais”, an ex- 20km bike, 5km run. Besides the opening of a travaganza of French cuisine each - Junior Race: 200m swim, two-month photo exhibition, the night from 7 pm to 11:30 pm, from 6km bike, 1.5km run children will share their work and January 12 to 27, 2008. - Splash & Dash: 50m swim, experiences. Come have fun Guest Chef Maître- 3km bike, 750m run. with your family and learn how Cuisinier de France Jean Noël Registration available at to take great pictures. Or join in Lumineau, in collaboration with www.triballisticclub.com, BIS li- with one of the other activities, Mom Tri’s Boathouse Executive brary and at the Skippers Bar such as action games. Chef Tummanoon Punchun, will TriBallistic Party on January 12. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008 January 5 - 11, 2008 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 25 PPUZZLESUZZLES The BIG Crossword Spot the Difference Can you find the seven differences between the two cartoons below? And can you find them faster than the rest of the family? Solution on the next page.

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Across 72. Warm & spice Down 64. Indian city, New… 1. Chewy confection (wine) 1. Subtle shade of 65. Wearied 4. Short-sighted 73. Ketchup, …sauce meaning 67. Avid 7. Was inclined (to) 76. Actress, …West 2. Heart (of matter) 69. Out of practice 10. Scolded repeatedly 78. Act of repentance 3. Sounding horn 70. Pedestal base 13. Abbreviating 83. Coat of arms plate 4. Arithmetic 74. Robin Hood’s beau 15. Writer/feminist, 85. Acorn-like treats 5. Proprietor (4,6) Simone…(2,8) 88. Segregating 6. Barred prison 75. Reclining seat, Solution, tips and 17. Small amphibian 90. Smooth-tongued 7. Ocean phase …longue computer program 19. Nation on the Ara- 91. Cormorant 8. Fear greatly 77. Lure bian peninsular 92. Profuse 9. Mistrust 79. Scent at www.sudoku.com 21. Set (table) 93. Roman garment 10. Asian food items 80. Pop tune’s exposure 23. Strolling musician 96. Corpse rigidity, 11. Lass on radio 25. Soberly …mortis 12. Lethal 81. Unconscious state 28. Light bulb inventor 97. Shrub 14. Man-made fibre 82. African antelopes 29. Cafe or bistro 98. Unit of resistance 16. Take place after 84. Self-centered people 30. Muslim leader, 99. Lowing sounds 18. Merry-go-rounds 85. Chromium …Khan 100. Weapons store 20. Medium-length skirt 86. Encourage, …on 32. Stirred up 101. Lentil dish 22. Chief port of Egypt 87. Together, in… 36. Request, …for 102. Stage play 23. Cried in pain 89. Patriotic hymn 37. Northern Italian city 103. Doctor 24. Conformed, …the 94. Continent 38. Polite form of 105. Humble (oneself) line 95. Stings address 107. Diva, prima… 26. District 98. Advanced years 40. Respond to stimulus 108. Small European deer 27. Jabbered (3,3) 42. Australian animal 110. Leather works 31. Rectifies 104. Title document 44. Made last, …out 114. Post-graduate busi 32. Vast 106. Go berserk, run… 45. Cleaver ness degree (1,1,1) 33. Crushing sound 109. Largest bird 46. Desire 116. Sparkles 34. Deep shock 111. Skillful 47. Gallivant 117. Tropical American 35. 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Wood-shaping tool 1 to 9 with, naturally, no repetitions. Beware: there is only one 69. Fix 135. Construes 62. Spotless, spick &… solution to this puzzle, which is on the next page. 71. Rope tangle 136. Picturesque 63. Antlers Answers on next page 26 PHUKET GAZETTE TAKE A BREAK January 5 - 11, 2008 GetGet youryour brainbrain inin geargear withwith TheThe MonsterMonster QuizQuiz 1. A burger is a German 8. What strait may be 15. Which is the only townsman but what is a named after Troy’s Hitchcock movie to burgermeister? founder, Dardanus? win a best picture Oscar? 2. What is the only Asian 9. Who was raised as a great ape? shepherd after his 16. A pair of which mom learned he would company’s jeans sold 3. What noun is used for cause the fall of Troy? for more than the earliest known $46,000 on eBay? dwellers of a region? 10. Henry VIII married three women with 17. Monet and which 4. What is a synonym for what first name? fellow impressionist an appendix to a book? often painted the 11. 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Looking for a place to stay? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net January 5 - 11, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Tales from a living legend arold Stephens has long lived in used Nick Carroway to tell the story of a business empire. a virtuous cycle of having great Gatsby. And Stephens uses a schooner Four of the longer stories are about adventures (driving a jeep captain with a history very much like his a clash of cultures. Haround the world, for example), own to tell the tales of a wide variety of Peace Corps volunteers helped to then writing about them (Who Needs a fascinating characters. build and crew Stephens’ schooner and Road?) so he can have yet more adven- The Singapore Yacht Club is the The Teacher Who Taught Darwin is about tures: diving for the sunken battleship Re- scene of the first story, The Man Who two American teachers in a small Malay- pulse, exploring for lost civilizations in the Wanted to Buy a Wife. A sailboat trip in sian village who run afoul of local customs. Malaysian jungle. Fiji forms the background for a tale of ob- Off the The Fighter Pilot from Vietnam is a In 1974, after turning his newspaper sessive love, The Kava Pounder. The doomed love story that moves from Saigon stories into books that made some money, Swede Who Liked to Drink is about the to the Bamboo Lounge at the Oriental to he built a 71-foot schooner Third Sea in global misadventures of one of his crew- SHELF the E&O Hotel in Penang. Singapore, fitted it out in Bangkok, and men. In The Agent, an American painter sailed the Pacific for the next two decades. How to Throw a Javelin is the tale By James Eckardt in Luang Prabang has built a simple life of In Tales from the Pacific Rim, his of the downfall of a local hero in Tahiti. contentment with his Lao model/lover un- 18th book, he has turned to fiction. These All are narrated in the first person from jutting arms of land reached to join the til disrupted by the arrival of a brash fe- 20 stories are based on his experiences on the perspective of the ubiquitous sea cap- threatening reef and sand beaches of vel- male art dealer from New York. Full Circle land and sea and, as the title indicates, take tain. Here’s an example of Stephens’ de- vet black dissolved into frothy foam where moves from Tahiti to Australia and back place in a great arc from Bangkok, scriptive style. The young javelin thrower the breaking sand unrolled....” again as it tracks the romance of an Aussie Singapore and Malaysia through Fiji, Sa- Teravani is on a schooner arriving in Ta- Stephens lives in Bangkok now and surfer bum and a Tahitian girl. moa and Tahiti to San José and San Fran- hiti for the first time from the remote is- several stories are told from the perspec- The book ends as it begins in the cisco. land of Huahine: tive of Thai characters: a Bangkok Singapore Yacht Club. Cushy job, big About half employ a Conradian nar- “From a distance the island appeared towkay who engineers his own disappear- ketch, beautiful wife, Adriaan De Waard rator. This is a literary device with an il- bluish-gray but as the sun rose higher and ance to start another life as a guesthouse seemed to have it all until an old friend lustrious history. Just as Joseph Conrad they drew nearer, the grays turned into soft owner in Chiang Rai, an illiterate barge turns up at the club bar to reveal his child- used Captain Marlowe to tell the stories greens. Uncertain forms took shape. Val- boy who rises to own a fleet of service hood past in Java. The ending, as in many of Lord Jim and Kurtz, F Scott Fitzgerald leys appeared in pools of receding purple, boats, a servant girl who stitches together of these stories, is a shocker.

was waddling along the accuracy have successfully pre- street the other night when dicted your future. Alas, this ser- I was ambushed by a giant The karmic prognosticator vice does not come free of I Sikh. “Hello, sarr!” he charge. I am expecting you to roared. “I am karmic prognosti- absence of titillating superstitions. to the illusory world of transient Him [pained]: You must give donate a modest sum toward my cator, also known as farrtune I do believe, however, that the phenomena. They are rooted in up this obsessive clinging to num- physical sustenance – an hono- tellarr. I see that you are feeling real father of Anna Nicole the time-space continuum, which bers. They get us bogged down rarium, if you will. stressed and don’t know where Smith’s baby was Dick Cheney. is a function of the vulgar realm in the sordid world of multiplicity Me: How much? to go.” A guy’s gotta believe in some- of relativity. They are therefore and blind us to the majesty of the Him: That is up to you. I managed to rise to the oc- thing. of no interest to philosophers like One. Three-thousand baht, 5,000, pos- casion. “I know perfectly well Yes, I scolded myself for ourselves. We are concerned Today you may be 184. To- sibly even up to 10,000 if you where to go,” I informed him rebuffing that hapless karmic with the grand, the cosmic, the morrow you could be 185. What wish to accumulate incalculable briskly. “I’m heading for that prognosticator. Had I encouraged universal and the transcendent, difference does it make in the vast merit toward an auspicious re- bookstore up ahead.” him, I believe our are we not? expanse of eternity? birth. Later, I reproached myself dialog might have Me: That’s Me: Not much, I guess. But Me [fishing a banknote out for my rudeness. Had I suc- gone something true. Thank you thanks for the flattering estimate of my wallet]: Twenty baht okay? cumbed to his blandishments, I like this: for raising my of my age. Him [outraged]: Only 20 might have enjoyed a pleasant consciousness to Him: Now, when you were baht! That is an insult to my dig- evening having my fortune told. Me: Okay, a higher plane. young, you went to school. And nity. I’ve always been a skeptic sardarji – tell me Tell me more. now that you are old – I mean, Me: You must give up this in areas where there’s no com- intimate details of Him: I can antiquated to the point of fossil- obsessive clinging to numbers. pelling evidence. I don’t believe my early life. tell that you are ization – you have stopped. They’ll get you bogged down in in fortune telling, ghosts, astrol- Him [fixing old. Indeed, you Me [nodding]: That’s true. the crass world of multiplicity and ogy or amulets. me with a pen- TSOWNDINGS are teetering on Your insight is astounding. blind you to the majesty of the I don’t even believe that etrating stare]: the cusp of Him: In the future… One. [I hand him 20 baht.] Good Elvis is alive and well and living Achchha. I can By S. TSOW paleolithicality, Me: I will die. day, sir, I’m off to the bookstore. with Princess Diana in a shack tell, just by looking possibly even of Him: Yes. How did you [I depart, leaving him sputtering in the Appalachians. Nor do I at you, that you were born. prehistoricity. In terms of pure know? on the sidewalk.] believe the auxiliary myth that Me: Obviously. But when? knock-down, drag-out, doddering Me: Everybody does. Elvis is finally drug-free. Where? senility, you are right up there with Him: So. I have revealed to You can scold S Tsow for be- Cynical wretch that I am, Him: You see, these petty the Rolling Stones. you the most intimate details of ing such a skeptical skinflint at my life is much poorer for the details of time and place belong Me: How old am I, exactly? your past and with astonishing [email protected] 30 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS January 5 - 11, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Growing with responsibility This past week, four Gazette editors were presented with a special year-end challenge: to judge the best from 58 English-language es- says written by teenage students taking part in the 4th Junior IMPAC Dublin Literary Awards for Thailand 2006-2007 competition. Although the task was initially greeted with a certain amount of apprehension, when it was over the judges had found it had been easier than expected to reach a consensus on which essays merited the two 5,000-baht merit awards and which essay was due the top prize of 10,000 baht – and a chance to visit Dublin in June, when the winner will attend the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award ceremony. This year’s topic was particularly broad and all-encompassing: “If We Could Change the World”. Like many of the young writers, top-prize-winner Kongsarut Kladphet of Kathu Wittaya School [see pages 14-15 for the text of his winning submission] used the topic to address the issue of collec- tive versus individual responsibility. While this dynamic has been important to survival since the dawn of man, young Kongsarud correctly pointed out that pressing global challenges such as climate change highlight the need to vastly expand the traditional view of “us” to include more than just “my Letters family”, “my country” or even “my race”, but to extend it to in- clude all of humanity. The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. While other students also tackled this issue, none did it with the ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms same insight and clarity as Kongsarud. Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address He also wrote perceptively about the caustic social effects of or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. prejudice – something mentioned by only a handful of the other young writers. Of the many essays, almost all mentioned global warming as a Despite promises, which are also regular companies of one or two houses to gardens, grave threat facing humanity. Likewise, almost all were of the opin- South still suffers that pay taxes and so on. they could charge a little more for ion that human greed was responsible. We still have yet to under- the houses and residents would More than half of the essay writers noted that HM The King’s Great job Surayuth, great job stand how the authorities will enjoy a bit more space and na- “Sufficiency Economy” theory was the sort of comprehensive ap- Sonthi: You criticized Thaksin’s make use of this income, but that ture for their money. peal to common sense that, if actually implemented, could be used to heavy-handed tactics, spewed is another story. Also, the more cement set mankind and the environment we inhabit back on the path of rhetoric and made hollow prom- Cetto La Qualunque poured over the land, the more sustainability. ises – and now the situation in the Rome chance there is of flooding and But while there was a broad consensus that each and every Deep South is worse than ever. landslides in the immediate area. one of us has a role to play in reducing our own impact by minimizing According to an official re- Phuket becoming Lawmakers and developers, our “carbon footprints”, not a single essay writer noted that the world’s port, there were more attacks on it’s up to you to ensure that those current population of 6.6 billion people is predicted to exceed 9 billion schools and teachers there in the Costa del Concrete foreign investors you love so by the year 2050 – or what this trend, if it continues, will have on past year than in the three previ- Phuket is such an attractive place much continue to invest in Phuket climate change and other important environmental issues. ous, with about 150 schools to live because of the climate and for years to come. Green Dreamer Teachers, please take note. – The Editor torched and 20 teachers mur- the tropical surroundings but as dered. the hilltops are shaved and jungle Phuket Do you have an opinion you want to share? Extending an olive branch to Email [email protected] encroached upon to build new Making sense of terrorists works every single time homes in Western-style neighbor- it’s tried (hint: this is called “sar- hoods for the increasing number what’s in the works casm”). of people desiring a home in the I read with interest your online Don’t let the door hit your tropics, the island is turning into a report that a large homeWorks butts on the way out. concrete jungle by the sea. building supply and home-im- In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL Heaven’s Spent If only some simple laws provement center is being built. were introduced to ensure sus- While the project is too far Maybe, just maybe tainable development or at least underway to be stopped, I won- Editor: Parichat Utintu big business is better environmentally friendly develop- der if there is the demand for yet Managing Editor: Chris Husted ment, perhaps Phuket would re- another home center on the by- News Editor: Stephen Fein Regarding the problems between main a tropical paradise rather pass road, especially given how the new Laguna Tesco-Lotus and than rapidly becoming Asia’s empty HomePro at Tesco-Lotus Chief Reporter: Sangkhae Leelanapaporn the local small merchants, al- Costa del Sol. is most of the time – not to men- Editorial Team: Natcha Yuttaworawit, Janyaporn Morel, though the small traders may have One simple solution is for tion the plethora of small hard- Sompratch Saowakhon, Semacote Suganya, Pathomporn plenty of good reasons to com- developers to be forced to leave ware stores on the island. Kaenkrachang, Nick Davies, Matt Crook, Skyler Swezy. plain, the authorities may think a percentage of the area they are As for the plan to build a that it’s good to have a big com- developing in its natural state. pedestrian bridge connecting the Managing Director: Oranee Pienprasertkul pany to take over the trade. Their Rather than the construc- center with the rest of Central General Manager: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul reasons may include that bigger tion of a new neighborhood be- Festival, would they also consider Marketing Manager: Natthira Susangrat businesses: ginning with razing the entire plot, putting in other overpasses in the • pay regular income tax, let’s say that a new neighborhood area – particularly in front of Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd withholding tax and VAT; must have at least 20% of its area Wichit Songkram School. • employ staff with regular in its natural state. This could be Every morning I see pri- Contact us contracts, which means with a communal park area or gardens mary school kids trying to cross Advertising Sales: [email protected] withholding tax and insurance for each property. the busy road to get to school – paid; This shouldn’t be too hard, Classified Advertising: [email protected] it’s so dangerous. • respect the law regarding as surely, when the leveling of the Also, covering a huge ex- Website Services: [email protected] the ban of selling alcohol at cer- ground begins, the plans have al- panse of what was previously a Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] tain times and to underage cus- ready been drawn up. permeable surface with concrete tomers; Many neighborhood devel- is bound to make flooding in the Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 • respect the law regarding opments have rows of houses area worse. Remember this pre- The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors hygiene and safety; squeezed in to ensure the maxi- diction next September. and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the • generate a huge amount mum return on investment for the Somchai Huasaikul directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. of work with subcontractors, developer. If they gave the space Samkong Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2007 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. January 5 - 11, 2008 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 31 Deputy mayor pledges solutions to traffic problems in Patong veryone must follow the budget in order to complete the rules that have been set research, I think the reality of a up. We have been ask FIRST Patong Hill tunnel is not as far Eing local people and busi- away as people think. nesses to share their opinions with We have also been speak- police officers in Patong. PERSON ing to jet-ski operators, members We need these people to of parasailing businesses and respect the rules and help Patong other groups about areas that are remain attractive for tourists. or some time, people have complained being used on the beachfront. We have spoken to many that Patong is not prepared to welcome We are in discussions with businesses owners to get their the number of tourists that arrive in the them on the best way to zone off opinions on the best way we can F certain areas and make better all work together to achieve this. high season. Traffic on Patong Hill is often use the available space. Patong Police and Patong jammmed and accidents occur frequently Also, we are working to re- Municipality have been working solve the issue of how tuk-tuks together to address the issue of there. and taxis use the beach road. the roads in Patong. We also With record numbers of tourists arriving, Hopefully a solution can be ar- asked jet-ski operators for their rived at soon. thoughts on the issue of traffic. the Gazette’s Sompratch Saowakhon sat There are also some prob- First and foremost, we need down with Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat lems on the sidewalks of Patong to complete the new road [Phang Sukkaban to get his thoughts on how Patong can be developed to cope with the large that have come about from Muang Rd] behind Jungceylon. people setting up stalls and sell- There have been a few land number of tourists and its traffic problem. ing things. acquisition problems that have I keep telling my officers to delayed the whole project slightly, keep an eye out for and arrest but now the project is nearing in Patong. We will do everything most of them live here and know A lot of people have been such hawkers. completion and should be finished that we can to find ways to re- the roads, but we worry about asking me about the [proposed] Currently, we fine them 500 some time in 2008. lieve road congestion. tourists, especially those here for Patong Hill tunnel, which a lot baht for a first offense. In 2008, We must finish it quickly. We have asked the Patong the first time. of people have shown an inter- the fine will increase to 1,000 Everything hinges on laying sew- Traffic Police to look into the They are often unfamiliar est in. baht. age pipes under the road. one-way system. with the Patong system. In my opinion the tunnel is I need everybody to respect After that is complete, we There have been many Once the road behind needed, but at the moment there the rules in order to prevent will open the bidding up to private cases of accidents involving Jungceylon is completed in 2008, is insufficient budget for the re- Patong from becoming too companies to complete the road people who were not used to or we will work together with the search and information gathering crowded and uncomfortable. work. aware of the one-way system. Patong Traffic Police to set up a needed to present the project to I hope that people will love We know that there are a It’s not so much the local new one-way system in order to the new government. their home and that everybody lot of problems with traffic jams Thai people we worry about; relieve congestion. Although we need to get a will take care of it together. What is being built Two-month stays on tourist visas on Karon Beach? I have a “2 entry” tourist visa. Pol Capt Krissarat Nuesen of Each entry is for two months and the Phuket Provincial Immi- What is the construction on the the visa was issued in Vancouver, gration Office replies: beach in front of Central at Karon Canada. For this type of visa, what (in front of the desalination plant). Issues When I entered Thailand on we call a “double entry visa”, you Is that construction allowed? & October 24, I was allowed to stay must leave the country after your Also, why is the road from ANSWERS for two months. first two months’ stay, and then Karon to Patong being fixed for Do I need to leave the re-enter Thailand so that you can a fifth time? Want to know how to get something done? country and re-enter Thailand for stay two months more. Is it costing the government another two months’ stay? Or, If you come to extend your any extra to keep fixing it? Want to pitch an idea to Phuket’s authorities ? can this be done at the Immigra- permit-to-stay at our Immigration Tom Notaro Submit your queries or suggestions to us and tion Office in Phuket? office in Phuket City, we can ex- Phuket we’ll ask the appropriate people to respond. John Graham tend your stay only 30 days – not Canada two months. Alexandre Lauser, general Write to: The Phuket Gazette, 367/2 Yaowarat manager, Centara Villas Phuket and Centara Kata Re- Rd, Muang, Phuket 83000. Fax 076-213971, or Permits for using fireworks sort Phuket, replies: submit your issue at www.phuketgazette.net If I want to have fireworks at my Your application must in- The new construction is for party, do I have to ask any per- clude: the reason for the celebra- a new project from Centara Ho- Tawee Thongchaem, Mayor We don’t have any road- mission? If so, who do I ask? tion; which types of fireworks tels & Resorts group called of Kata-Karon Municipality, works being carried out on the Miss Lee and how many fireworks will be “Centara Grand Beach Resort”. replies: road from Patong to Karon. Phuket City used; a copy of your house reg- I can’t give exact details, That area belongs to the Can you please identify ex- istration document (tabien baan); such as the precise number of Centara Villas Resort. actly where the road is being Teeraphol Sitthabutr, Chief a copy of the ID card of person rooms and the final design of the They have the right to build fixed. I recently drove along that Administrative Officer (Palad) in charge; and the permit to buy resort, because the final plan is on their own land, which they road and did not see any place of Muang District, replies: fireworks. being reviewed, but the resort have a Chanote title for. where the road was being re- To set off fireworks at your The permit to set off fire- will feature a mix of different The construction has been paired. party, the law requires you to first works is issued free, but you styles of rooms and will be simi- approved by us. What you might have seen obtain a permit from the District should allow at least a week for lar to Le Meridien Phuket Beach was work being carried out pri- Chief. Companies that sell fire- the permit to be approved. Resort. Termphan Noksaeng, deputy vately to improve the road right works or specialize in fireworks If the permit is issued, we The construction will take director, Phuket Provincial in front of a particular resort or entertainment usually organize notify the police to ensure that two years to complete. Highways Office, replies: residence. this for their clients. the fireworks will be set off safely. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES January 5 - 11, 2008 The fragrant winds of change feel it is my duty to divulge the news our household on a daily basis. My son she does have are perfect examples of the achieved without effort by our all-farting that I have become a father. I don’t produces his own body weight in toxic art. alarm clock. Also, instead of simply walk- mean in the Catholic Church, clerical waste each day. I’m hoping there isn’t Though my son is a night owl, he has ing out the door with money and a set of Idog-collar sense, I mean in the sense some kind of United Nations sanction the disturbing habit of waking up some- keys, the amount of material required of dark circles under the eyes and sleep- against the toxic waste he excretes. where between sparrow fart makes us look as though less nights. I have aided in the process of A plastic bag filled with his used and his own rather-more- we’re preparing for an as- producing another two-legged pollutant for nappies weighs as much as a couple of booming nappy cough, de- sault on Mount Everest. the planet. kilos of grade-A plutonium and is probably manding to be once again in I’m hopeless when it Yes, the winds of change have blown just as dangerous when mixed with the extremely close proximity to comes to mechanical or through the household and I wrong kinds of chemicals. the sources of natural milk. electrical devices – espe- can assure you the noise you As this is my first Like most people in cially children’s toys and hear from a rear end is not Doing something foray into the world of fa- Pattaya, I am not a morning furniture. Give me a ham- mine. My son – and I shall as mundane as therhood, I would like to person; well, not that early in FROM THE mer, ask me to put a nail write this as if we are close shopping requires make a few observations the bloody morning anyway. into a wall for hanging a friends, dear reader – farts a that I’m sure have been well- Once he has been weaned STREETS picture on and the chances lot. arising three hours documented among the par- away from the very objects O F are that you will find the I think this is a good earlier than ents of the world, but, of of my own carnal desires, I house being knocked to its thing, for him. After all, were normal. This, of course, are very new to me. will be tempted to add a little PATTAYA foundations. he aware of etiquette and man- Sleep: I don’t get extra something to his bottled By Duncan Stearn That said, I defy any- ners, he would endeavor to hold course, is enough. My child is a night milk to make him sleep. one with less than a his eructations until a suitable achieved without owl, much like his old man. Sex: I don’t get enough. Not quite master’s degree in applied mechanics or moment and then let rip. Be- effort by our all- This is quite a good thing. true, but it’s the quality that’s missing. Our engineering to be able to put together a ing a baby, and a male at that, farting alarm clock. When I come sauntering best chance of engaging in coital pursuits child’s cot. Even the blasted collapsible he just lets ’em go whenever home after a night of sipping is in the eight-minute-and-13-second peri- stroller I bought from a reputable depart- the wind builds up. Given alcoholically-charged soda ods when he sleeps or when he’s actively ment store is now in a state of permanent Pattaya’s less-than-fragrant air quality, I water in a number of dens of the chrome engaged in contented gurgling at his fa- collapse. doubt he has added much more than a few pole, I can guarantee my little boy will be vorite toy: a purple elephant with a red tail If I sound as if I’m regretting this kilos of methane to the diesel-encrusted wide awake and heavily engaged in re- and black-and-white, polka-dotted under- whole exercise into the realm of father- haze that surrounds our little sleaze-pit-by- moving excess natural milk products from belly that my wife has swinging from a hood while surrounded by sex pheromones, the-sea. either of the two rather attractive bars long piece of string tied to the ceiling. Is I’m not. After eight years living in this My concern, at least in an environ- designed for such a purpose. this how kids get into LSD? unique environment, I can say with com- mental sense as it relates to Pattaya’s in- My wife, if I may be so bold as to Doing something as mundane as plete honesty that, after my wife, my son creasing problems with finding landfill, is announce publicly, does not possess a sub- shopping requires arising three hours ear- is the best thing that has ever happened to the amount of waste material now leaving stantial mammary-gland package, but what lier than normal. This, of course, is me. All right, who farted?

he statistics are frighten ing: nearly 30% of men in England will be obese Tby the year 2010 if noth- Discovering the secrets ing is done to tackle the problem. In America, nearly two- thirds of adults are overweight or bohydrates are also not evil. obese and 275 Australians are di- Consuming too many carbo- agnosed with diabetes every day hydrates is a problem, but we – obesity and poor eating habits of losing weight need a constant supply of carbo- being a major cause. hydrates that are low in glycemic Things are not much better ity. An excess of unhealthy hab- you will put on weight. able and the facilities you have index in order to access our fat in Thailand where sugar and fat its and a sedentary lifestyle will In theory, this is a simple access to. supplies when exercising. consumption has risen among eventually lead to obesity and all equation, but losing weight can be Unstructured activities, Fat is the evil; in particular, school-aged children. of its associated health risks, such a frustrating process. such as walking down the street saturated fats, which are found It is predicted that 20% of as diabetes, cholesterol problems, The key is to be patient – instead of jumping in fast foods and Thai children will be obese in the cancer, cardiovascular disease, don’t try and shed weight too on a motorbike or sweets. next 10 years. musculoskeletal aches and pains, quickly. Be disciplined with your walking up a flight There are only Many foreigners come to and depression. eating and exercising habits. of stairs instead of FIT four calories in one Thailand to relax and spend time The solution is to get your Don’t weigh yourself every an escalator, are FOR gram of carbohy- sampling the fine restaurants and body moving. The more active day. It’s body-fat you want to highly recommend. LIFE drate, compared with bars. you are, the more calories your lose, not muscle or fluid weight. These simple By Nick Dobyn nine calories in one In a lot of cases, this lifestyle body will burn. If your calorie in- Scales cannot tell you what changes in lifestyle gram of fat. includes a lack of physical activ- put exceeds your calorie output, is coming off, so seek profes- will burn more calories. If you have had a particu- sional help from a qualified trainer The other part of the equa- larly festive season with extra who can determine your body-fat tion is your food-and-drink in- pudding that is now showing it- percentage and create an exer- take. A drastic reduction in food self around your waistline, get cise plan accordingly. intake is not the long-term an- moving, seek advice and don’t The plan must be specific swer. just become another obese sta- to your own lifestyle and goals If you shed several kilos of tistic. and should include two different body weight in a week, the loss types of training session: one for will be due to fluid and muscle Nick Dobyn is the manager of fat burning and one for metabolic- loss, not body-fat. Phuket Personal Trainers Co rate enhancing. Your body will go into star- Ltd, a Rawai-based personal Your training plan must also vation mode and slow its meta- fitness consultancy. Call 086- be relevant to your current level bolic rate, which will lead to more 2514801 or email Nick at: of fitness, amount of time avail- fat deposits in the long term. Car- [email protected]. January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

In The Stars by Isla Star

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20): Although the New Year kicks off slowly for many of you, you should receive proof during the Suffering a Phuket first week of January that important goals are tangible. On a roman- tic note, this weekend will be a highlight when Libra finally makes their feelings clear. AQUARIUS (January 21-February 19): You are forgiven for taking ‘cultuare’ shock life at a snail’s pace during the first week of the New Year. A busy schedule of socializing is bound to have taken its toll on your energy t 15 years old, I have how to behave. I had to be thin, levels. Work matters will proceed in fits and starts while others find spent most of my life Youth ’n tall and have white skin, always their feet again after the holiday period. in my father’s home with a smile on my face even land, Italy, but I have though I felt like screaming. PISCES (February 20-March 20): You aren’t accustomed to being A always kept in touch with my Thai ASIA All this was practically the pushy, but the urge to get ahead will become stronger during Janu- friends by MSN and annual vis- opposite of what I am. ary. As you realize that time is money in the world of business, progress its to Thailand. By Maria Giulietta They told me to do so many is certain to come. Scorpio can be of assistance in your attempts to I really appreciate the op- Consentino things. They said don’t stay out scale the career ladder, but Aries is concerned with their own needs. portunity given to me by the in the sun – there goes my beach Phuket Gazette to have my own part in a contest. Back then, my time. They told me to be taller. ARIES (March 21-April 20): Your crafty plan to wait in the shadows corner in the newspaper. I have only concern was to get to the They must have been crazy, I while someone else fails in a business matter could land you in hot been told to write freely and with- beach and escape from school thought. But no, they were seri- water. You need to wake up and realize that you’re not the only one out constraints. when I could. ous. who is hungry for success. There’s also more going on than meets Before moving from Italy to I took the form and found They even suggested I drink the eye at home. Thailand, everyone was worried out it was for a beauty contest – a special kind of milk. My father that I would struggle with all the it was for Miss Teen Thailand said that I would probably only TAURUS (April 21-May 21): You need to get on top of things as changes in my life, but I wasn’t 2007. grow a few millimeters in time for dramatic changes early this year will require your full attention. bothered. I’m not usually interested in the national final. The only way I Streamline business activities so you are able to take care of what is I was, however, curious to this sort of thing. In Italy, I never could be taller was to wear high really important. Friends who have come to count on your help can live another kind of life. I was used to watch that kind of com- heels. find other ways of solving problems. excited to be moving to Thailand, petition on TV and I never con- At first, it was a disaster. I even if it made me sad to leave sidered participating in a contest fell down hundreds of times and GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Those of you who have enjoyed cel- my friends behind. like this. My mother and my Ital- kept breaking the heels until I fi- ebrating the holiday season with family will be ready to get back to After two months in Thai- ian friends through MSN had nally learned how to walk in them. work. Your ability to swim with the sharks comes in useful as a busi- land, school started. I had to at- other ideas and I became curi- It was a relief when I didn’t ness venture becomes complicated. As far as money is concerned, tend a new school right away to ous about the competition, al- win the contest. the spotlight is on spending to invest during the coming weeks. avoid falling behind a year. though I wasn’t exactly enthusi- Since arriving in Thailand, I My first welcome to school astic. have often wondered why people CANCER (June 22-July 23): If getting to know a potential partner is was a haircut. I saw my hair fall- I filled out the form and, one want to be white and hate having proving to be as hard to crack as a coconut shell, you are advised to ing like Autumn leaves in front of week later, I was at the contest dark skin. Phuket is has a lot of seek further along the beach. Your path to romance is set to take my eyes. I don’t mind having my at Kata Beach Resort in what sun. How can people expect to some twists until later in the year. Those already in a relationship will hair a bit short, but not this much was a completely new world for keep their skin white? Are they have to make a compromise this week. – my hair is above my ears! me. I was so happy because, I supposed to stay home all the Not only that, but I have to thought, once I had lost in the time? I remember in Italy with my LEO (July 24-August 22): A business matter is best left shaken, but keep my fingernails short, wear contest, I would be able to go to friends, we used a special oil on not stirred. Once you have made your demands known, leave the a school uniform and not wear the beach. our skin to make ourselves a per- other side enough space to consider them. Economizing should be a makeup. Also, every morning, we You never know what des- fect brown color. priority for those born under the sign of Leo who couldn’t resist spoiling raise the Thai flag and sing the tiny has in store for you. In the Here, people dress as if they those close to them during the holidays. Thai national anthem. end, I qualified for the final in were in Alaska. If you want to But you know what? I like Bangkok for Miss Teen Thailand be beautiful and famous, you VIRGO (August 23-September 23): Over-tiredness could cramp your it. In fact, this was the type of when I was elected Miss Teen must suffer a little bit, but this is style this weekend. Friends who are still ready to socialize should school I was looking for, with no Phuket 2007. ridiculous. understand that you’re not being a wet blanket. Laying low during distinction between students, When I first heard the We must be proud of who the start of January will set you up for a busy period in February. good discipline and beauty and el- speaker say “Miss Teen Phuket” we are. We are all as beautiful egance that comes from the cul- followed by my name, I was as as we feel – dark, white, black, LIBRA (September 24-October 23): Those of you who are still get- ture. This was a radical change shocked as when my father told yellow, short, tall, sexy or not. ting to know a new romantic partner discover yet another attractive for me. No more colorful dresses; me we were leaving Italy. Have a great New Year side to their character. Being spoiled this weekend cheers you up no more Italian shoes; no more I didn’t know what to do or everybody. after a disappointing start to the New Year concerning work issues. dyed hair. Less than 20 days after ar- SCORPIO (October 24-November 22): Sweet dreams this week re- riving in Phuket, while walking flect your satisfaction with progress, both on work and personal lev- with a friend in a supermarket, els. Those of you who thought you’d never reconcile with a long-lost two girls approached me and in- friend should have reason to celebrate. sisted that I fill out a form to take

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21): You shouldn’t allow someone’s rude behavior to get you down this week. The person concerned has an unrelated problem and would appreciate you lend- ing a sympathetic ear. Keeping a promising business plan quiet for the time being is imperative as a snake in the undergrowth would love to steal your bright ideas. 34 PHUKET GAZETTE COMPUTERS January 5 - 11, 2008

very year about this time, my inbox over- flows with anguished E hollers for holiday help. “My brother-in-law [or some Bringing lost photos other equally nefarious scoundrel] deleted all the pics on my new camera,” the tale of woe goes. “How do I get ’em back?” Maybe your brother-in-law was looking through the pictures back from the dead on your camera, trying to zoom or rotate one of them, when he reader, attach the camera to your recognize all of the files on your accidentally hit the wrong key PC. In either case, if Windows camera’s memory card. In those and deleted the picture. Oops. pops up and offers to do some- cases, it’s time to haul out the big Maybe he transferred all of the thing (such as copying the files guns — and shell out a few baht pictures from your camera to a into your PC), “X” out of the – for disk-recovery software computer, but he didn’t quite do AutoPlay dialog box. from SanDisk, a company that it right, or the computer’s hard 4. Click “Start”, “Pro- makes many kinds of computer drive conveniently turned belly- grams” (in Vista, it’s “All Pro- memory cards. up. Whatever the cause, those grams”), “PC Inspector Smart You have to pay for SanDisk really important pics on your cam- Recovery”. You will then get the Rescue Pro (US$40 or about era aren’t there any more and you PC Inspector Smart Recovery 1,200 baht), but if you’re cagey, don’t have a backup. Bummer. main dialog. you needn’t spend much at all. Of all the Windows tricks 5. In the left pane, choose Before you go to the Res- I’ve encountered over the years, the drive that contains your cuePro site (www.lc-tech. com/ this one has saved so many camera’s memory card or choose software/rprowindetail. html) and people, so many times, that you the camera itself. This can be a shell out hard cash for a copy of should seriously consider cutting bit challenging because PC In- the software, keep in mind that out this column and stuffing it in spector doesn’t give you many SanDisk gives away the software your camera bag. details about the drives, but you on a CD for free when you buy If you accidentally delete If you accidentally deleted pictures on your camera, PC Inspector can use Windows Explorer to find certain SanDisk products. pictures on a digital camera, Win- can help you get them back – free. the correct drive letter. Although the list of products dows can help you get them back. 6. In the middle pane, will change over time, at this Best of all, there’s a photo- unused chunks of the memory 1. Don’t use the camera. choose the type of file you want moment, in Panthip Plaza (Bang- undelete utility that works almost card to hold the picture, transfers More precisely, don’t use the to recover; chances are it’s .JPG. kok) or Sim Lim Square (Singa- all the time and it doesn’t cost a the picture from the camera’s memory card that holds the pic- 7. In the right pane, navigate pore), you can buy a SanDisk Ex- satang. computer to the card and marks tures. Every time you use the to a place where you would like treme III 1GB flash memory card Cameras don’t have fancy the chunks of memory as being memory card – on some cameras, to store the re- with RescuePro file systems. They use plain old, “in use”. Easy. every time you stick the memory constituted files. KHUN WOODY’S on a CD for simple FAT – the file allocation When you tell your camera card back in the camera – you 8. Click 1,000 baht, or a table approach pioneered in the to delete a picture, it doesn’t re- stand the chance of overwriting “Start”. This will 2GB SD card original version of DOS about 100 ally delete anything. It just some of your old pictures. take a while, but COMPUTER with RescuePro years ago. (Rumor has it that Bill changes the first character of the 2. Download PC Inspector you can watch for 1,400 baht. Gates himself wrote much of the file name to a reserved charac- Smart Recovery 4.5 (www. the program’s progress by look- Makes it silly to pay full price for code for FAT.) Camera FAT ter that signifies that, in effect, the snapfiles.com/get/smartrecovery. ing at the folder that’s being filled the software, doesn’t it? works with memory cards much next time you need a chunk of html). In Windows XP, double- with recovered photos. Using RescuePro is as like DOS FAT worked with memory, you can use the chunks click on the downloaded file to in- 9. When it’s done, “X” out simple as popping the CD in a floppy disks and, later, those gi- that used to belong to that photo. stall the program. In Vista, right- of the program, flip the write-pro- handy drive, sticking in your gantic 2MB hard drives. File undelete programs take click the file and choose “Run as tection tab back to its normal po- memory card and away you go. While FAT has few re- advantage of the fact that the Administrator”. The installer sition and put the card back in your Yes, the SanDisk software works deeming social values, one of its data – your picture – isn’t actu- takes a while, so be patient. camera. You’re ready to snap on non-SanDisk products. And great virtues lies in the way that ally deleted until the camera 3. If you have a card reader away. you only need to buy it once: un- it deletes files. Actually, in the needs to re-use the space on the attached to your PC, take the card Sometimes PC Inspector like some operating systems I way it doesn’t delete files. Cam- memory card. With a bit of luck, out of the camera, flip the write- refuses to install correctly (see could mention, there’s nothing to eras (via FAT) divvy up their you can recover pictures that you protect lock tab so nothing can www.pcinspector.de/Sites/ stop you from using one copy of memory card space into fixed- took a long, long time ago. be written to the card, and put it smart_recovery/faq. the program on all your hardware. sized chunks. When you take a Here’s how to get the pics in the card reader. htm?language=1 for possible so- picture, the camera grabs enough back: If you don’t have a card lutions). Occasionally it doesn’t PC Group Therapy: The PC Group Therapy sessions are more popular than ever, with dozens of people dropping by to ask the odd (sometimes very odd) computer question. On January 6, we’ll meet from 10 am until midday at the Sandwich Shoppe in Patong. On January 13 from 10 am to noon, we’ll be at the Sandwich Shoppe near the entrance to La- guna. On January 20, we’ll be at the new Sandwich Shoppe in Fisherman’s Way Business Park, Chalong. All the therapy sessions are free of charge. Woody (www.AskWoody.com) writes computer books and ar- ticles. January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 35 36 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY January 5 - 11, 2008 Eyes turn to new leaders to maintain strong baht ince December 2006, US$1 trillion. It enjoys an enor- there have been two ver mous current account surplus sions of the baht: an on- MONEY MONEY with the rest of the world and is S shore version and an off- MONEY: For 2008, a first world country. shore version. The introduction of Thailand should have a But a quick look at Japan’s a “two-tier” currency is not a new strong currency, economic statistics immediately concept. In Thailand’s case, it appreciating against shows a problem – and as the came about as a result of capital most of the world’s Japanese economy is the world’s controls restricting the types of major currencies. second largest, this will inevita- foreign investment allowed to bly have an effect on the global enter the country. economy as well. Basically, Thailand wanted Base lending rates in Japan to have its cake and eat it – si- have been between 0% and 0.5% multaneously. Unlike Thailand in for years. Its central bank base the mid-1990s, when the country lending rate is currently 0.5%. was living above its means on This indicates an economy with foreign cash, new-millennium major problems. Japan has accu- Thailand was faced with a prob- mulated the largest domestic debt lem that was virtually the com- in the world, about 160% to 170% plete opposite. of its gross Domestic Product It had, to an extent, become viduals to know which rate to use. China, which is enjoying an un- people and, at the same time, of- (GDP). a victim of its own success. Ex- When sending funds from over- precedented boom that is trans- fer continued employment to Considering that the Inter- ports comfortably exceeded im- seas, the best way is to have the forming the nation in many ways. workers in the state “smoke national Monetary Fund (IMF) ports, allowing for a build up in overseas bank send the funds to Historically, periods of eco- stack” sector, many of whom recommends that countries foreign-exchange reserves. Thailand and have them ex- nomic difficulty are often associ- would eventually need to be re- should not exceed 60% of GDP, While every country wants to changed for baht in Thailand. ated with political change. China, employed. the debt of the Japanese can be have a comfortable level of such The expensive route is to as a one-party state, is acutely One of the factors used to seen for what it is – an enormous reserves, if they grow too large, exchange the funds overseas into aware that to keep its political encourage exports was keeping ball and chain. This was mainly pressure builds for the currency baht and then send it via the bank- power with a minimum of disrup- weak exchange rate. A decade caused by government thinking in to appreciate. ing system to Thailand. This will tion there is nothing equal to a ago, this did not mat- the 1990s that they The Thai government tried cost about 10% more than the sustained economic boom. ter much to the rest could somehow having the best of both worlds. first option. This is not just a It is important to note that of the world, but spend themselves To keep exporters happy, it theory. Many foreign tourists until 1979 the Communist Party China has now out of a recession. wanted exports to continue to rise make this mistake when leasing had a track record of fiscal mis- grown to have the Japanese at double-digit rates annually. villas and condos. It is certainly management, having based its largest foreign ex- citizens are invest- However, exporting at such a high never pleasant to pay 10% more economy on a set of outdated change reserves ing their cash in level meant that the money from than necessary. principles that resulted in money- (US$ 1.5 trillion), yet higher-yielding these exports would continue to Given the current political losing, state-owned “enter- it has allowed only a currencies, such accumulate. To restrict the situation, it is unclear what the prises”. partial re-stabilizing MONEY as the Australian amount of money entering Thai- future holds for this two-tier cur- The free enterprise we see of its exchange rate. dollar, New land, the Thai government imple- rency system. in China today is still “managed”, This has pre- Zealand dollar and mented its controversial “capital Keeping an ideal level of albeit with a 180º turn. Shortly vented many coun- TALKS the pound sterling. controls”. foreign exchange reserves in not after assuming power in 1979, tries, especially in By Richard G Watson Often, so are their The alternative to capital always an easy balance to Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping Asia, from being pension funds. controls would have been to al- achieve. Thailand’s neighbors, traveled the region, including able to allow substantial currency For 2008, Thailand should low the baht to appreciate in who are often trade competitors, Thailand. He saw enough to con- appreciation against the yuan – it have a strong currency, appreci- value. However, this would have have to some extent reduced the vince him on his return to China is a matter of staying competitive. ating against most of the world’s had the natural effect of reduc- upward trade momentum on ex- to enact changes. The Chinese government major currencies. However, the ing exports and encouraging im- change rates, from which they However, to achieve what does not allow its currency to be domestic political situation could ports, as imported goods would also suffer. Two powerful forces he had put in motion was not an freely traded. It sets the ex- still “put a spanner in the works”. become cheaper. affecting all these countries are easy task. It was necessary for change rate daily, allowing the One result of the creation the powerhouse economies of private investment to make the market value to move either up- Richard G Watson runs Global of the two-tier currency system Japan and China. necessary strides and create wards or downwards – but only Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- is that it is often difficult for indi- The easiest to understand is employment for vast numbers of to a modest extent. based personal financial-plan- The second factor is Japan. ning service. He can be reached On basic economic principles, the at Tel: 076-381997, Fax: 076- yen should be rock solid and trad- 383185, Mobile: 081-0814611. ing at very high levels. Japan has Email: imm@ loxinfo.co.th the world’s second-largest for- Website: www.global-portfolios. eign exchange reserves, at almost com January 5 - 11, 2008 BUSINESS & MONEY PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Patong businesses hit by alcohol bans By Natcha Yuttaworawit people] about making Patong an & Matt Crook entertainment zone,” said K. Sompetch. he December 23 gen- “Some bars still opened se- eral election sent shock- cretly and many people bought waves through Thailand, alcohol before the ban and drank Tnot just on the political it at home,” he said. front, but through all of the busi- “I think now we have many nesses whose income is reliant on problems in our country that af- the consumption of alcohol. fect tourism. As bar owners, we The two-weekend ban have to follow the law, but the on sales imposed across the na- tourists were unhappy,” he added. tion left a severe dent in the pock- Chanok Kaewsinuan, CEO ets of Patong business owners in of Tangmo Group, said, “I have the middle of the peak season. more than 20 entertainment busi- Alcohol sales and consump- nesses, so I was directly affected tion were prohibited from 6 pm by the ban. Tourists did not know December 14 until midnight De- about the election rules. When cember 16 for advanced pollling, they went to have dinner, they and again from 6 pm December tried to order wine, but we 22 until midnight December 23 couldn’t serve it and they became for the main polling day. unhappy.” Businesses in Patong and “We lost a lot of income and around the island were forced to the customers were annoyed. I either cease selling alcohol dur- received many complaints from ing the ban or face a police fine, customers. People come to arrest, or both. Patong for the nightlife. When Before the ban came into they saw that the bars and clubs effect, Phuket Provincial Police were closed, it looked bad,” he Deputy Commander Col Paween Bars and restaurants in Patong were left deserted when a two-weekend ban on alcohol sales was said. Pongsirin warned that it was to imposed throughout the nation. “I want the law changed. I be strictly enforced. The ban was understand the reasons for the imposed to prevent drunken be- where the police [ignored alco- 14] but had to turn away clients,” to Thailand for the first time, it alcohol ban, but I think it’s unfair havior that might have disrupted hol sales]. he added. left a bad impression. Most of the for foreign tourists – they can’t the election or lead to violations “On both weekends at Surin “Patong and other major bar owners didn’t even find out even vote. of electoral law. Beach, restaurants and bars tourist areas should be declared about the ban over the first week- “Bars, clubs and restau- Stephan Bouwman, execu- were serving alcohol. We did special zones, allowing foreigners end until the day before it was rants should be able to open on tive chef at BYD Lofts, told the know about December 23, but we alcohol. The idea is for Thai citi- implemented.” election days and sell alcohol to Gazette, “At a modest guess, we knew nothing until the last minute zens not to get drunk or be influ- Sompetch Moosophon, head foreigners. That way, we don’t lost about 300,000 baht in revenue about December 15 and 16. In enced by alcohol, not foreigners. of Patong Entertainment Busi- lose income and Patong doesn’t over the two weekends. Guests fact, we put the weekly party ad In any case, alcohol could be ness Association, said, “The ef- lose tourists,” added K. Chanok. went to have dinner elsewhere, in for Friday’s party [December bought anywhere in Phuket dur- fects during the election were Pol Lt Col Borriboon Yusuk- ing this period in the smaller shops, very bad because the advance somboon of Phuket City Police so the whole exercise was futile,” voting period was so long. We had told the Gazette that in Phuket Club Asia Fitness bought out said Mr Bouwman. to stop to selling alcohol for two City, six establishments were “This happened in the peak whole days. fined on December 14 and two PHUKET CITY: Club Asia Fit- offers RPM Spin Bike Classes. season as well – a period we look “Patong was almost empty. on December 15. The offending ness Center was bought from The 220-square-meter aerobics forward to all year long,” he Many of the tourists and bar own- alcohol-sellers were each fined Asian Wind Co Ltd by Club Asia studio offers more than 30 group- added. ers are angry. Patong must be 2,500 baht. Management Co Ltd and offi- exercise classes. Matthew Patterson, who designated as an entertainment Kathu Police reported one cially taken over on July 1, 2007, The majority of these are promotes events at Club Lime, zone, but it can’t happen right violator during the pre-election said Managing Director Sutar- Les Mills programs, which are said, “The situation at Club Lime now. weekend, and Thalang Police sinee Suanplee. professional programs used was very much similar to BYD “When our government is caught two establishments break- Located on the the third floor around world, added K. Sutar- Lofts. If anything, I think it would stable, I will talk to the [the right ing the ban on December 15. of the Royal Phuket City Hotel, sinee. be the tourists who came to Thai- Club Asia Fitness Center has been The fitness center includes land on two-week holidays, only in operation for 10 years. a juice bar, saunas and steam to find two of their weekends The center comprises a baths, a spa, and the use of the screwed up, who really lost out 200-square-meter gym area with hotel swimming pool, said K. during the ban. a range of Star Trac cardio fit- Sutarsinee. “For a lot of people coming ness and Technogym resistance- “With a total area of 750 weight-training equipment, said square meters, we aim to provide K. Sutarsinee. a professional service to all our In addition, the center has a club members,” said K. Sutar- 150-square-meter free-weight sinee. training area. For more information visit Asia Fitness Center also www.clubasiaphuket.com . 38 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS January 5 - 11, 2008

By Scott Mallon

here is no shortage of boxers in Thailand. With Gloves off in 2007 wrap-up a huge pool of Muay Thai fighters to draw reportedly learn the answer early T next year. The bout is scheduled from and several talented ama- teur-boxing prospects turning pro to take place in Thailand when it after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, does go off, giving Wonjongkam Thailand seems destined to re- the home-court advantage. main a force in Asian boxing. The Thai is well aware of the im- Whether because of a lack portance of this bout to his legacy of marketability, lack of money or – he’ll be prepared. My pick: their reluctance to travel abroad, Wonongkam via close, unanimous the vast majority of boxers from decision. Thailand fight in Asia and are unseen by western boxing fans. Poonsawat Kratingdenggym Thailand has tough, deter- Vs Somsak Sithchatchawal: mined and disciplined fighters It’s been nearly two years since who always give 100% when Somsak Sithchatchawal upset they step inside the ring. Mahyar Monshipour in Paris to Yet, there are considerable win the WBA super bantam- problems with Thailand’s boxing weight title. scene; mismatches, record pad- In his first defense, ding and the absence of an as- Sithchatchawal was annihilated in sertive boxing commission are three rounds by Panamanian obstacles that hinder the growth fighter Celestino Caballero and and prosperity of boxing in Thai- hasn’t been the same fighter since land. then. He’s racked up 10 straight Oleydong Sithsamerchai (right) lands a stiff jab to the face of Eagle Kyowa. wins against non-descript oppo- Fighter of the year: sition but has been stunned nu- Oleydong Sithsamerchai between two top-ranked Thais chai only managed a draw with next year. merous times and has the look of was well worth the wait. unheralded Jack Asis. Knockout of the year: a one-hit wonder. Sithsamerchai was one of the lone Before this bout, some box- He’s scheduled to fight for Devid Lookmahanak Vs Kratingdaenggym fought bright spots of 2007. Defeating ing insiders questioned the heart the world title against Israel Richard Olisa five times in 2007 against com- Puerto Rico’s Omar Soto in April of Kittisakchokchai and gave the Vasquez – most in the boxing parable opposition, winning all of and closing the year with a stel- edge to Lookbanyai. world think his chances of win- Lookmahanak looked poised to the bouts via KO. Although only lar performance against the For all Lookbanyai’s cour- ning are slim to none. challenge for a world title. Instead, three years younger than highly-favored Eagle Kyowa age though, Kittisakchokchai was Richard Olisa, a sub-.500 fighter, Sithchatchawal, Kratingdaeng- (now Eagle Den Junlapahan) to the one who proved he had the Upset of the year: destroyed him in two rounds. gym is clearly the more talented snatch the WBC minimumweight will to win. Pongsaklek Wonjongkam Vs Lookmahanak fights in and fresher of the two fighters title. In the middle of round 10, Daisuke Naito III January for the vacant WBC and looks to be have a decided Sithsamerchai edged out fe- he landed a short right hook to Asian Boxing Council super fly- edge. My pick: Kratingdaenggym male fighter Samson Sor Siriporn the body, doubling over the ex- Seventeen straight title defenses, weight title. via wide decision or late KO. for “fighter of the year” because hausted Lookbanyai. eleven long years without a de- He’ll probably win the of his superior opposition. More from fatigue and the feat – it seemed unfathomable ABCO belt but I wouldn’t count Ratanachai Sor Vorapin Vs accumulation of punches than any that Pongsaklek Wonjongkam on him ever becoming world Gerry Penalosa: Penalosa holds Fight of the year: Napapol singular shot, Lookbanyai could lose. champion. all the cards in this bout. Back in Kittisakchokchai Vs crumpled to the canvas. Lose he did though, to Olisa won two subsequent 2000, he knocked out Sor Vorapin Saenghiran Lookbanyai He tried valiantly to rise be- Daisuke Naito, a fighter whom he bouts before scoring a draw with in six rounds and although fore the count of 10, but exhaus- had defeated twice before. In the fellow Filipino Danilo Pena. Sor Vorapin is four years After two postponements, the tion got the better of him and he bout, Wonjongkam, then 29, younger than Penalosa, he’s the long awaited match-up between was unable to beat the count. looked lethargic, out of sync and Upcoming Bouts in 2008 more ring-worn of the two and has WBC number-two ranked Reportedly, Lookbanyai will unable to pull the trigger – a sure a tendency to lose the big fights. Napapol Kittisakchokchai (44-2, move from the WBC to the WBO sign of aging. Pongsaklek Wonjongkam Vs Couple this with the location 39 KOs) and WBC number- and should challenge for a major Wonjongkam closed out the Daisuke Naito IV: Will of the bout, in the Philippines, and three ranked Saenghiran title some time in 2008. year with two wins against jour- Pongsaklek regain his title or has a Sor Vorapin victory looks highly Lookbanyai (20-1, 15 KOs) fi- Two months after his bout neymen and will supposedly fight age finally caught up with him? doubtful. My pick: Penalosa via nally came off and the rare battle with Lookbanyai, Kittisakchok- Naito for the fourth time early The boxing world awaits and will TKO5. January 5 - 11, 2008 SP O R T S PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Phuket prepares for Phuket boats set sail annual Prime Minister’s Cup for Langkawi Regatta PHUKET: Phuket is set for the annual football competition “The By James Goyder 4th Thailand Prime Minister Cup 2008”, kicking off in January. ith the sails barely Thirty-six football teams furled after the Tim Milner’s Seekronghuk, Roger from around southern Thailand King’s Cup Re Kingdon’s Moto Inzi will compete for trophies and Wgatta, local yachts- (pictured) and cash prizes. men are focusing on bringing Grenville Fordham’s There will also be the home silverware from the Royal Image Asia Ceberus chance to advance and take on Langkawi International Regatta are all scheduled to winning teams from other prov- 2008, to be held from January 5 compete alongside inces in the nationals. The com- to January 11. Xcatriot in the petition, organized by Phuket Pro- Many of the boats that Multihull class at vincial Center of Tourism Sports competed in Phuket in the King’s this year‘s Langkawi and Creation, comprises teams in Cup will be making the short trip Regatta. the following categories: to Malaysia. • Under 12s (five teams) Frank Pong’s Jelik and Ray • Under 14s (five teams) Roberts’ Quantum Racing will be Winners in these groups will vying for top honors once again, receive 10,000 baht for first place, having finished first and second 5,000 baht for second place, 3,000 respectively in the Racing class baht for third place and 2,000 baht of the King’s Cup. for fourth place. Both yachts have previously • Under 16s (six teams) won in Langkawi. The addition • Under 18 (five teams) of Full Metal Jacket, skippered Milner’s Seekronghuk, Roger year. It depends on how many the Phuket King’s Cup and the Women’s (three teams, by Chris Meads, which also com- Kingdon’s Moto Inzi and Gren- boats actually make it. I’m just Singapore Straits Regatta. ages not fixed) peted in last months King’s Cup, ville Fordham’s Image Asia looking forward to it because it’s Regatta Race Committee Winners in these groups will promises a highly competitive Ceberus are all scheduled to one of the few chances I get to Chairman Ahmad Zailani Bashah receive 12,000 baht, 8,000 baht Racing class. compete alongside Xcatriot. go racing – even the trip down said, “The changes in the regatta for second place, 5,000 baht for Bob Brindley will be joining Many eyes will be on there is fun.” dates will ensure that strong east- third place and 3,000 baht for the Phuket contingent competing Seekronghuk after its dramatic Bob Brindley, however, erly winds will create an environ- fourth place. at Langkawi. capsize on the finish line in the clearly feels that overcoming ment where sailors have to work • Men’s (12 teams, ages Another King’s Cup vet- King’s Cup. Fordham to retain his title will be hard to trim their sails to perfec- not fixed). eran, he will be defending the Whether or not Seekrong- anything but plain sailing. “I’m tion in order to achieve maximum Winners of this group will Premier Multihull crown that he huk makes it to the start line, particularly looking forward to speed. receive 15,000 baht for first place, won last year on Xcatriot, a cata- Phuket will be well represented racing against Grenville. “It is going to be a highly 10,000 baht for second place, maran designed by Phuket resi- in almost every class. Ceberus “I have raced against him exciting and challenging race and 7,000 baht for third place and dent Mark Pescott and built by skipper Fordham said, “A lot of before and it has always been 50- good wind conditions have been 4,000 baht for fourth place. Brindley himself. the boats are either Phuket based 50,” he said. forecast,” he added. The first match to kick off “I’m really looking forward or were Phuket based, so I’m Organized by the Royal The first race of the the cup will see the OrBorTor to the Langkawi Regatta as it is hoping to see a lot of old friends.” Langkawi Yacht Club, the 2008 Langkawi Regatta is scheduled Kamala team and the Thalang always extremely well run and He, too, has tasted success Langkawi Regatta is the sixth to for January 7. Trading team thrashing it out in there should be a strong Phuket at Langkawi, winning the Club be held since the inaugural event For the many sailors repre- the Under 16s category at Sanaam presence with a lot of boats from Cruising class on Jemini Jo in in 2003. senting Phuket, it promises to be Chai Field and Saphan Hin Sta- Ao Chalong Yacht Club [ACYC] 2006. This year, organizers are an exhausting, yet rewarding, five dium at 2.30 pm on January 3. heading down there,” Brindley However, Fordham is not hoping for more than 35 entries. days. All are welcome to go along said. expecting a repeat of this suc- Usually held early February, this and cheer the local teams on at Having failed to impress in cess. “I doubt we will come year’s regatta has been moved For further information visit Sanaam Chai Field and Saphan the Multihull 1 class in this year’s away with much silverware this forward to take place between www.langkawiregatta.com Hin Stadium from January 3 to King’s Cup, Brindely is hoping for February 3. Winners will go on a good performance in Malaysia. to compete with other southern “I think our handicap in the King’s provinces between April 1 and 30. Cup was a little too generous. We Winners of the Under 12s will give it our best shot in and Under 18s will compete at Langkawi, but I won’t be too dis- Phang Nga; Under 14s and the appointed as long as we do the Men’s winners will go on to com- best we can,” he said. pete in Krabi. The winners in the He will be facing familiar Under 16s Women’s categories competition in the Multihull class will go on to compete in with four out of the six current Chumphon. entrants hailing from ACYC. Tim 40 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008

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Construction by Janyaporn Morel Land & Houses Park enters final stages CHALONG: More than 10 years large enough for a swimming has two other developments in the in the making, Land & Houses pool, a large family area and is pipeline for 2008 and 2009. One Park Phuket, a family-oriented set on a plot anywhere from will be another residential com- residential development of about Land & Houses 300sqm to 800sqm. Prices range munity, while the other will be 1,000 homes, is nearing comple- Park comprises from 5.7 million to 10 million baht. something that Land & Houses tion. 950 homes in a Once these homes are sold, “has never done before”, she Of the three final projects family-oriented there will be only two units re- said. within the 415-rai development, community near maining availible in the “The 2008 development will the 300-unit Chaiyapruerk project Wat Chalong. Laddawan project. continue with the same theme as is 95% complete and should be Facilities in the The Laddawan homes mark L&H Park in Chalong, but the finished by March, and the community include a departure from the mid-range 2009 project will be aimed at Seewalee and Nuntawan pro- a children’s market, and offer luxury pool vil- high-end property buyers, and jects, together totaling another playground. las modeled on tropical bunga- possibly include condominiums 400 units, are each about 80% lows. and high-end villas, K. Ruksapong complete and expected to be fin- One of the villas is on said. ished by August. 1,084sqm of land with 161sqm of However, she added that the Construction of the devel- living space. The other is on a company was not yet ready to opment, which stretches from 1,152sqm plot with 252sqm of disclose more details. behind Wat Chalong all the way living space. Land & Houses offers fi- across its main entrance on Chao They are priced at 18.9 mil- nance on all of the homes in the Fa East Rd, began in 1996, mark- lion and 20.9 million baht, respec- project. Foreign buyers can take ing the beginning of one of the tively. out loans of 50% of the total value first large-scale residential pro- They are located next to a of their houses, while Thai buy- jects on the island. lagoon and feature four-by-eight ers are able to borrow 100% of The project has been devel- meter swimming pools, salas and the cost of their new homes. oped by LH Muang Mai Co Ltd, Of the 300 two-story Chai- with families in mind. Each of the gardens with external lighting. a subsidiary of Land and Houses yapruerk homes, touted as ideal homes has a garden large enough The Western-style interiors in- For further information contact Public Company, which claims homes for first-time buyers, only to accommodate a small swim- clude three bedrooms with bath- Land & Houses. 80/15 Village the title of Thailand’s largest de- five are now available. The de- ming pool. rooms en suite. Each villa also has 7, Chao Fa West Rd, Chalong. veloper and is listed on the Thai tached homes each feature The three-to-four-bedroom a maid’s quarters, living area and Tel: 076-381151-2. Fax: 076- stock exchange. three bedrooms, a large living Nuntawan properties come in dining room. 381111. Email: info@lhphuket. Ruksapong Khumkhuan- area with a combination of West- three styles: colonial, contempo- However, K. Ruksapong com Website: www.lhphuket. jum, General Manager LH ern and Asian designs and utili- rary or rustic. Each has a garden explained that Land & Houses com Muang Mai Co Ltd, told the Ga- ties. zette, “The people who buy our “Chaiyapruerk units start at houses like our communal ser- 3.9 million baht. We think these vices and facilities.” units will be sold out by the end Facilities available within of 2008,” said K. Ruksapong. L&H Park include a children’s “L&H Park does not sell playground, clubhouse, spa, off-plan. Homes in different swimming pool and paddling pool, projects within the development gym, sports hall with yoga room are built simultaneously, some to and aerobics studio. Round-the- interior-decoration stage and oth- clock security is provided. ers to ready-to-move-in stage, and Aimed squarely at families, then offered to prospective buy- the 950 homes in the huge project ers,” she added. are all on plots of 200 square Of the Seewalee and the meters to 1,200sqm, with usable Nuntawan homes, a total of 59 areas ranging from 85sqm to units are still available. The two- 450sqm. The homes currently story, three-bedroom Seewalee available are priced between 3.9 homes are described as being in million and 20 million baht. “typical English style” designed 42 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008 January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 43

Décor by Natcha Yuttaworawit

nn Furniture Antique is a shop that recently opened its doors to Pop into Ann’s for Asian antiques customers who have a A these products are limited editions signs submitted by us or the cus- desire for classical Asian decor. Depending on taste and that cannot be copied, so you will tomer, or they are copied from budget, customers can choose not find them anywhere else. other classic designs. Our cus- between ancient Indonesian, Bur- Look closely at one of the dress- tomers buy from us with peace mese, Chinese and Thai antique ers or chests of drawers and you of mind as we take responsibility ornaments and furniture or clas- will notice the attention to detail for any damage or mistakes from sic reproductions. in the decorative patterns and the the factory and we deliver directly The range of décor in the fine finishes. to customers in Phuket,” K. Ann shop includes artistic Indonesian “Hand-painted, ceramic said. mahogany and ceramic dolls, ex- dolls made in Indonesia and cost- K. Ann claims that the items pertly handcrafted Thai decor ing about 1,500 baht are popular in her shop are designed to fit in items and century old ornaments ornaments with customers. They both traditional and contempo- from China. make nice souvenirs but I often rary-styled homes. Comparing Shop owner K. Ann said give them away to customers natural furniture-making materi- that this shop is the first of sev- when they buy a larger item of als, K. Ann said, “Teak is by far eral planned branches of Ann furniture,” said K. Ann. the most durable material used for Furniture Antique, with antiques “Other Indonesian décor in- interior and exterior decor. and classic reproductions from cludes paintings and hand crafted “Furniture made from wa- around the region for sale at rea- furniture products, such as a ter hyacinth has become popular sonable prices. unique dining set. recently, but it will not last as long “These pieces are not mass Ann Furniture Antique stocks genuine antiques, hand crafted creative “The ‘royal dining set’ is a as teak,” she added. produced. Many of them are decor and classic reproduction furniture made to order. one-off design by an Indonesian “Teak is the best material unique originals imported from In- craftsman. It will always remain for outdoor furniture as it’s so donesia, Burma and China. month is imitation rattan made design and want an alternative to unique as he will not make this hardy and durable. Furniture for “We stock only grade-A from polyester, which is imported more pricey teak,” she added. particular design again, but other the living room should be soft and products, but we still try to keep from Germany to to use for fur- Even with so many other designs can be requested by cus- comfortable,” K. Ann said. the end cost reasonable for our niture here in Thailand. furniture and decor suppliers to tomers,” she added. customers and give them options “Although polyester rattan compete with in Phuket, K Ann The table and chairs can be Ann Furniture Antique is lo- depending on their budget,” said is not a traditional material, I think is confident that customers will bought separately. The table is cated on Srisoonthorn Road, K. Ann. it works well because it lasts be attracted to the high quality of 130,000 baht and the chairs are about two kilometers from The Thai furniture items are longer, it’s easy to clean and the items for sale in her shop. 90,000 baht for the set. Cherng Talay Police Station. predominantly made of teak there isn’t a problem with mold “Yes, there are many other “Reproductions are made to The shop is open on Monday wood, while Indonesian furniture that effects natural rattan as it furniture and décor outlets in order at our factory in Bangkok to Saturday from 10.30 am to is mostly crafted from mahogany. gets older,” K. Ann said. Phuket, but it’s always possible before being delivered to the shop 5.30 pm. For more information, The latest addition to the collec- “The polyester rattan is per- to offer something different or in Phuket. call Tel: 076-527745-6 or 089- tion of décor items launching this fect for those who like a modern better than the rest. Some of “Orders are made from de- 6502153. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008 January 5 - 11, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 45

Gardening by Bloomin’ Bert She canna be more beautiful ’m all for tolerance. We of the car, so that I could give should welcome, embrace them a new home elsewhere. and understand all people of It was one of the first intro- I all religions, ethnic groups, duced species of flower to this colors and creeds. If you were region, originally coming from to ask me after a few towers of tropical America and the Carib- beer, I’d even say we should tol- bean. It was brought here to add erate the French. yet another splash of color along I have decided that this the driveways and avenues of the week I wouldn’t actually have a well-to-do a couple of centuries go at intolerance, or even the ago. French, but instead go straight for We now see them in most the heart of a far more menacing Thai gardens. Even mine, and group: Trekkies. You know them, well-to-do I most certainly am those people who dress up in not. Klingon costumes swearing The downside is that this death and destruction on anyone plant is high maintenance. While associated with the Starship En- it’s reasonably happy just to sit terprise, spending every weekend there, grow, flower, look colorful at conventions. Nutters. I’m and multiply, it definitely appreci- probably being intolerant again. ates a bit of regular attention. Unfortunately, from what One of the best things you I’ve seen of Trekkies, most of can do to encourage future them appear to be fundamentally growth of the whole plant is to confused. For a start, they call snip off the whole stalk at its base themselves “Trekkers” despite once its group of flowers has everyone else calling them turned brown. “Trekkies”. Canna enjoys copious quan- They also seem to forget tities of sunlight, nutrients in rich that there is in fact only one real soil and water. If any of these el- “Star Trek”. “Live long and pros- ements don’t form part of its ev- per”? What kind of nonsense is The colorful canna: to boldly grow where no plant has grown before. eryday life, then it won’t do any- that? The only Star Trek that re- thing drastic, but the flowers will ally mattered was the timeless the most tenuous links in history, topped off with a cluster of large flower I’d never seen before. The go on strike and simply refuse to series featuring Captain Kirk, the ever-reliable canna plant flowers that almost emit radiant colors were incredible, and there appear until they feel the plant is Lieutenant O’Hura (who can for- came to my aid, bringing Scotty’s color for a few days. were so many of them. once again receiving the treat- get those miniskirts?) and Mr immortal line to life – “She canna Once their job is done, the I’m still convinced that her ment it deserves. Spock. And yes, he was a “mis- take it, captain.” flowers start to mope a bit, then potential father-in-law considered I canna believe that I got ter” – not a “doctor”. The canna, or Buddha Rak- wither and drop off, after which me insane for wanting to take through the whole thing with only That title was reserved for sa in Thai, is so common that the whole stalk inevitably meets some of these plants home, as mentioning Scotty from Star Trek a grumpy chap who spent his many of us take it for granted. the same fate – it will only flower they were so common and inex- once. Well twice now, of course. career crouching over bodies in Discussing this particular plant once. These shoots always ap- pensive. Nevertheless he dutifully That should keep the Trekkies red shirts sporting one of those over a beer, a friend of mine (yes, pear in clusters from the ground, helped me to dig a few up out of quiet for a while. Now, about the upside-down gold V badges, wav- I do have the odd one) actually as they all share the same root his garden to throw in the back French… ing a silver thing that made a woo- said, “Oh, that’s what it’s called.” system. The variation in colors is woo noise. He inevitably always They’re everywhere in Thailand. huge, from canary yellow to scar- looked up at a worried Captain Out of all the flowers that bloom let and orange, and even dark Kirk and uttered the immortal line radiantly in this part of the world, purple. “He’s dead, Jim”. Why was it the canna possibly has the most I remember after first arriv- always one of the blokes in the vivid colors of the lot – spectacu- ing in Thailand, taking a farang landing party wearing a red shirt larly vivid. friend of mine to meet her poten- that got killed, by the way? There is a huge number of tial parents-in-law in the country- I’ve thought long and hard hybrid forms, but they all conform side of Trang province. Thai flora about how to somehow incorpo- to the basic pattern – a fleshy was a novelty to me at that stage, rate a Star Trek quote into an stalk with large pale green leaves and I recall being fascinated by inane gardening article. In one of sticking out on opposite sides, the richness of the colors in this 46 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008

Home of the Week Rawai Salika style with all the trimmings illa Salika is a ready- onto a private sun terrace. to-move-into, fully-fur- Warm-brown color are used nished villa tucked in the master bedroom, found in Vaway in Rawai. This the Thai silk drapes and furnish- villa features a modern interior- ings that are covered with mate- design and is located in a prime rials such as brown suede and residential area. The property is leather. suitable for investment either as To one side of the room is a a family estate or a resort-like villa door leading outside to the sala for be renting out. and the pool. The villa overlooks Chalong A cream-marble design is Bay while Phuket City can be incorporated in the en-suite bath- seen in the distance. Nai Harn room to the master bedroom. The Beach and Phromthep Cape are second bedroom is located on the a short drive away and Phuket ground floor with two entrances, International Airport is about 45 one opening directly to the park- minutes away. ing area. The privately-owned resi- The third and fourth bed- dential area is away from the rooms are adjoining. The third major tourist spots and hotel bedroom features a Thai-rattan crowds. weaved chaise longue and linen There is no construction curtains. The en-suite bathroom work in the surrounding area, is at the back of the room. This ensuring a peaceful existence for room also features an outdoor residents. Villa Salika comes with an infinity-edge swimming pool with adjacent pool villa, spa pools, a day- whirlpool. The villa includes a recep- room with spa and shower facilities, sun terraces, and a sala suitable for al-fresco dining. Chao Fa wooden handles tion and living area, five bedrooms races, and a sala suitable for al- decorated with furnishings from boo table and pieces of art placed are used on the adjoining door, with bathrooms en suite and pri- fresco dining. Thailand, the Philippines, Malay- throughout the property. sculpted in the shape of scrolls vate spas, an infinity-edge swim- Also included are a wine sia and Myanmar. Southeast- A geometrically-designed, usually found in Thai Buddhist ming pool with adjacent pool villa, cellar, a kitchen and a yoga stu- Asian craftsmanship is evident Chinese-teak staircase leads up temples. Both bedrooms face the spa pools, a day-room with spa dio. throughout – from the stain-fin- to the bedrooms. sea with doors opening out onto and shower facilities, sun ter- The property has been ished redwood floors to the bam- In the main living area, the a shared sun terrace. space is dominated by glass doors The layout in the third and that open out onto the swimming fourth bedrooms are similar. Both pool, the water of which is black feature black-marble style en- in appearance. suite bathrooms. The bathrooms One floor up is the yoga stu- feature free-standing, ham- dio. This space can also be used mered-steel wash basins. as a meeting room and is fur- The garden was landscaped nished with daeng wood. by Pieter van Loon from Bronze woven ceiling fans Eurolandscape, Holland. circulate air throughout the room. This property come with The rest of the studio is encircled wireless Internet, palau-style by glass doors draped in white roofs and parking for three cars. linen. There is also a roof garden with The master bedroom is views of Cape Panwa. separated from the other guest rooms to ensure privacy. Villa Salika is on the market for The room comes with its 70 million baht. For more de- own reception area before the tails on the sale of Villa Salika entrance with doors that open out call 081-8929495. January 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Property Gazette

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Facing west, great sunsets. rooms, pool, lotus pond & beach, 9km to Patong, 30 LCD, home theater fixtures, 450sqm. Land: 1,400sqm. Email: stefanmariaschmitz 15 million baht per rai. Tel: garden. Contact K. Gai. minutes to airport. 7.9 mil- fittings, linen, etc. True Near Heroines’ Monument @yahoo.com 086-2788300. Fax: 076- Tel: 081-7344324. For lion baht, freehold. Tel: Visions cable, Internet. with scenic hill view. 383978. Email: izzy_shifale more info, please visit our 852-98169116. Email: Fully furnished, profession- Chanote. 14 million baht. @hotmail.com website: www.phuket [email protected] ally managed, ready to Tel: 084-6907057. greenlandvillas.com move in. All you need is the TOWNHOUSES key! 14 million baht. Email AT LOCH PALM LAND FOR SALE 3 townhouses for sale: 2- MODERN UNIQUE SURIN LAND for more photos. 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Email: info@ aircon, quiet area. 3.4 million LAND FOR SALE Studio room in condo 40sqm. baht. Tel: 081-9795755. baanboosakorn.com LAND FOR SALE Kathu, next to Loch Palm golf KHAO LAK LAND Totally renovated, fully fur- course. Chanote, 3 plots: 22 rai (Nor Sor 3) near Mis- for sale. 4 rai in prime loca- nished, sea view in central RAWAI 1,260; 1,335; 1,557sqm. Patong, near Jungceylon. 2.7 2-STORY HOUSE sion Hills Golf Club and hotels tion on main road to Ranong, / residential area. Road and Each plot sold with company SEAVIEW, FLAT million baht. Tel: 084-8485450. 160sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- on corner of public road, ac- utilities access. Owner has if required. Tel: 080-1435178. LAND – RAWAI Email: [email protected] rooms. Sell for 1.6 million. 350 cess to Pak Wib Beach. 8 done project layout, easy to Email: [email protected] meters from sea. Call Tel: 086- million baht for quick sale. Access from main road. start. 2.5 million per rai. Tel: 9408914. Email: chotip07 Tel: 081-6065772. 20 x 80m (1 rai). Company INEXPENSIVE LAND 081-5399269. Email: @yahoo.com SEA VIEW, available, no transfer fee. 1.5 rai house lots near air- [email protected] Only 15 million baht. Tel: port and Mission Hills golf 2-BEDROOM apartment on top floor, north RAWAI BAYVIEW 081-7888280. Email: course. Chanote, under- CONDO STUDIO BANG TAO HOUSE FOR SALE Patong. 20 steps to beach. [email protected] ground electricity. 1.06 mil- 27sqm or 54sqm. 360,000 BEACHFRONT Near Heroines’monument, 3 Freehold for 9.7 million. Contact lion baht, full price! Only 2 baht and upward. In front of a bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. for photos. Tel: 086-2765117. left! Contact Chris Fisher at Want a new apartment? bank and 300m from the sea. Cable TV, Internet, telephone Email: [email protected] NOW OR NEVER Tel: 086-9421930. Why not consider a rare, Tel: 086-9408914. Land and house in Chalong, ex- genuine, tried and tested and fully furnished. 24hr secu- rity, swimming pool. Asking clusive residence, 2-story VILLA WITH POOL seven-year-old duplex apart- RAWAI HOMES house, 780sqm big garden price: 2.7 million baht (nego- CONDO FOR SALE Land and Houses Park, 4 bed- ment at Baan Chai Nam, one WITH POOL with pool. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- tiable). Tel: 081-5399269. In Patong Tower, mountain rooms, 3 bathrooms, Euro- of the best positions in 93sqm or 186sqm. 1.5 mil- rooms, Western kitchen. In- Email: [email protected] view. There are 2 units avail- pean kitchen. 6.9 million baht. Phuket. Beautiful 4km beach, lion baht and up. 250m from cludes all appliances, aircon able now. One corner unit, Tel: 081-0918908. Email: close to many excellent res- the sea. Tel: 086-9408914. and much more. 11.6 million 75sqm, fully furnished at 5 [email protected] taurants, 20m beach-front Email: [email protected] baht (negotiable). Urgent sale, pool, covered car parking, in- FOR SALE million baht. And, middle unit, owner returning to homeland. timate setting with beautiful Large family house on one 62sqm, unfurnished, at 3.5 Contact at Tel: 076-282542, PATONG SEAVIEW million baht. Also there are EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCE grounds. Leased to long- rai, beautiful and quiet land 089-7244246. Email: term tenant. Excellent value. on hillside, lots of trees, near CONDO more unfurnished mountain- A beautiful 3-bedroom villa [email protected] 19 million baht. Negotiable. Rawai and Nai Harn. 6.5 Freehold studio with pool. view units available for sale. in an exclusive area on Kata Tel: 852-28651013, 085- million baht. Contact for 2.3 million baht or lease. For more information, please Hill. Sea view, pool, etc. All 64383379, 076-338758. info. Tel: 081-2525665. Tel: 081-7823231. Email: email: sales@phuketisland POOL VILLA set in a beautiful landscaped [email protected] realestate.com IN NAI HARN Fax: 852-28653966. Email: garden. Includes all furniture. [email protected] 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full 18 million baht. Tel: 081- aircon. 4.9 million baht. Tel: 7888280. Email: mauram7 076-288047, 081-8941660. @hotmail.com HOUSE FOR SALE Email: [email protected] Nanai villa, Patong. Exclusive villa, Thai-style, high stan- dard, fully furnished, swim- ming pool, 200sqm living area, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Address: 154/13 Nanai Rd. 16 million baht. Tel: 083- 1767676.

BIG TOWNHOUSE in Rawai. 9 Rooms: 180sqm. Garden: 70 sqm. Balcony: 50 sqm. Aircon. 2.5 million baht Tel: 084-4454614.

PRIVATE ISLAND 9-rai private island for sale. Ten-minute boat ride from Phuket/Koh Siray. White sand beach, lush, perfect little get- away! 15 million baht. Tel: 085-8807954. Email: [email protected] 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 5 - 11, 2008 Property Gazette

4.2-MILLION BAHT RAWAI-NAI HARN PATONG OCEAN KATA BEACH BARGAIN – RAWAI VIEW CONDOMINIUMS

Spacious new pool villa, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Contemporary exclusive hi-spec, good road, private. apartments with the best 10.5 million baht. Tel: 081- view over Patong from 76 to 4751404. Email: chris 275sqm. Starting at 4.8 mil- [email protected] lion baht, up to 20 million baht for the Penthouse. Tel: 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- 083-1736521. www. rooms, open-plan living patong-view-talay.com room, large garden. Tel: AO POR LAND 084-8446476. Email: URGENT SALE Superb new two-story [email protected] KARON LAND twin house. 3 bedrooms FOR SALE (two with balconies), 3 bathrooms (one en suite GREAT with bathtub), 5 aircons, OPPORTUNITY hot water in all bathrooms Due to health problems, I and fully-fitted Western am offering two houses for kitchen and private well. quick sale - one on half a rai Situated at the end of a 150 rai, Chanote, panoramic YOUR OWN HOUSE FOR SALE of land and another on 1 rai. quiet cul de sac 800m from APARTMENT IN SAI YUAN Both located in a good resi- sea view. From 2.3 million 15 million baht per rai, the beach. A very well-fin- dential area 5 mins from the baht per rai. Contact for more Chanote, hillside, pan- ished house ready to move Laguna resort. Buy both information. Tel: 089-772- oramic sea view, quiet in. 4.95 million baht. Tel: for 15 million baht. Call 7012. Email: se_rim@ area. Tel: 089-7727012. 081-2714261 ( Thai), 089- Bepy for more information. hotmail.com Email: se_rim@hotmail 2905594 (Eng). Email: Tel: 081-8930692. Email: .com [email protected] [email protected] DISCOUNT PRICE! A beautiful villa in Rawai will RAWAI LAND Soi Trister. Seaview roof-top BUILDING FOR SALE soon be ready. 4-bedrooms, FOR SALE terrace. 2 spacious air-con- About 5,500sq ft, located on HOUSE FOR SALE great kitchen, outdoor Jacuzzi. 1 rai +1,720sqm in high-end IN SAI YUAN ditioned bedrooms, large main road to Kamala Beach. Now 4.5 million baht, after location. Soi Suksan. Chanote. bedroom balcony, open-plan, Excellent shape. Apartment January 5.5 million baht. Con- 4.6 million baht. Tel: 085- swimming pool, 3 en-suit on top floor. Contact K. Pen. tact owner K. Nico. Tel: 085- 7827551. bathrooms. Modern kitchen Tel: 081-8111067. 7955383. 10 minutes away from convection oven, garden, SEAVIEW LAND Patong. Newly renovated to parking space, surrounding HOUSE IN RAWAI Western standards, 2 wall, 216sqm. 5.5 million 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, PLOTS, BANGTAO NEAR GOLF COURSES Beautiful view, ready to build, 3- floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 aircon, baht. Contact Miss Kob. and 8m x 4m swimming pool. ceiling fans, granite kitchen Tel: 081-2733303. The house is on Nermit Hill just phase electric, large plots, quiet Soi France. Spacious open- 6.2 million baht. Photos avail- tops, built-in timber ‘robes. before Patong Hill on the Kathu location. Tel: 086-2670157. plan. Swimming pool. 2 en- able. Tel: 089-6666726, 1.95 million baht. Tel: 084- side, very quiet area with secu- Email: [email protected] suite bathrooms. Modern Email: [email protected] 1845162 (English), 081- PRIVATE SALE rity. 5 mins to 4 golf courses. kitchen. Convection oven 9700836 (Thai). OF 1 RAI SEAVIEW VILLA Tel: 087-8062407. Email: 4-BEDROOM VILLA and fan. Nice garden of na- Next to country club golf – RAWAI [email protected] IN CHALONG tive plants. Parking space. course. The land has new Super-modern, 2-story with for quick sale. Price: 4.9 million Perimeter wall, gate and wa- MUST SELL, road and very nice neighbor- pool. Ready to move in. 12 mil- SHOPHOUSE AT baht. Contact me at Tel: 076- ter tank. 320sqm . 5.9 mil- LAST HOUSE hood. 7 million baht. Tel: 081- lion baht. Tel: 085-7839062. PATONG BEACH 289656, 081-8951826. Email: lion baht. Contact Miss Near country club. 2 bed- 8915932. Patong, 80/9 Soi Wattana, [email protected] Kob. Tel: 081-2733303. rooms, 3 bathrooms, fur- Beach road. 14 million baht. nished, car park. 1.7 million 44-ROOM CLINIC 2 SEA VIEWS Tel: 087-3809181. Email: baht. Chanote title.Tel: 087- LAND HOUSE IN PATONG 4 rai of land, 6,500sqm of living 4 rai, spectacular roadside [email protected] 4733409. space . Near airport. 38 million highland with views of Phang MISSON HEIGHTS 4.7 MILLION BAHT 23sq wah, furnished, 3 bed- baht. Tel: 085-7839062. Email: Nga Bay and Phuket Bay, 5 225sq wah or 900sqm for [email protected] mins to Mission Hills, Ao Por. NAI HARN HOUSE 1.8 million baht or best rooms, aircon, 1 bathroom, TROPICAL Perfect for large private FOR SALE 2.9 MIL cash offer. Concrete road, living room, kitchennette, POOL VILLA house, hotel or condos. Nor 2 bedrooms, partly fur- 3-phase electricity, 10 washing machine, etc. Please in Chalong. Brand-new, spa- PORNSAWAN Sor 3. 20 million baht. Tel: nished, cable TV, Internet, mins from airport and Blue contact for more information. cious 2-bedroom villa with CONDOTEL 087-2675376. Email: telephone, yard, on 264sqm Canyon Golf Club. Call Tel: 081-5690664. Fax 076- deluxe kitchen and large living 1 unit, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, liv- [email protected] of land. Tel: 087-9261381. Khun So. Tel: 081-3444473. 344485. Email: sunsetap@ area. Valued at 4.25 million ing room, 3 aircons. Call K. Email: [email protected] jinet.com baht. Tel: 089-6521473. Soontaree. Tel: 086-6866003. January 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Property Gazette

SEAVIEW VILLA BEACH HOUSE – SALE/LONG LEASE

Rawai-Nai Harn, Phuket. Price: US$1 million. Land: 700sqm. 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished, fitness room, swimming pool (communal). 1-minute drive to Rawai beach, 5 *On Kamala Beachfront. minutes’ drive to Nai Harn *2-3 bedrooms. Beach. Contact K. Sam. Tel: *Spectacular interior 085-1106449. *Even more spectacular sunsets *Open plan. BEAUTIFUL HOUSE *Beachfront salas on HOUSE FOR SALE PHUKET CITY HOME HOUSE FOR SALE RAWAI SEAVIEW FOR SALE each of 2 storeys. PROJECT Situated in desirable Choafa HOUSE *Western designed and Thani, this 3-bedroom, 3- engineered bathroom (2 en suite) house with living room, kitchen/din- *2 access points: walk-in ing, study, garage and laun- off beach promenade dry room is in a secure com- and main shopping pound. Backs onto water street. in Erawadee 2 Project, lo- and has mature garden. *Sale price is 12.8 million cated near Khao Khad View ADSL and UBC installed. Thai baht or 255,000 Point. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath- Price: 7 million baht, nego- euros. Hurry before the room, fully furnished. Only tiable. Tel: 084-8439579. Thai baht appreciates 1.5 million baht. Contact to Email: [email protected] further. view. Tel: 087-2770978. *Investors – use our local Email: koyyangle99@ RAWAI POOL VILLA 51.4sqm, in Chanakran farang property man- hotmail.com 400sqm land, 3 bedrooms, 3 New, super modern, fur- Property Village, 3 bed- ager. 8% return on your * Detached house for sale bathrooms, 400m to the nished. Best location. 2 to 3 cost is achievable. rooms, 3 bathrooms. Be- * 105sq wah, 2-story beach. Price: 7 million baht. bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hind TOT Public Co Ltd in Email: Tel: 084-0579266. Email: garage, garden. Sale from * Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, owner. Freehold. 12.5 Chalong. Price: 3.6 million [email protected] COCONUT ISLAND 2 bathrooms [email protected] baht. Please call for more Tel: 0818943839 (Don or million baht. Tel: 085- LAND * Downstairs has maid’s details. Tel: 081-9562406. 0848507706 (Jean) 7839062 or visit www. room 1 BEDROOM CONDO – KAMALA phuketdir.com/poolsea BALI BEACHFRONT * Living room, 1 bathroom in commercial center, use of house HILL LAND FOR SALE or mountain house, 4,990 eu- * Laundry room shared pool. Only 2.3 million 12 rai overlooking Loch Palm ros, 10 year/freehold 29,990 * Dining room with one baht. Tel: 085-7839062. golf course, lake and entire euros. Krystal Court Penang, dining table PATONG TOWER valley with 180º view. 1.9 SEA VIEW 158sqm townhouse, 99,990 * Remote control door million baht per rai. Contact K. euros. Email: berndpfluger@ BEACHFRONT Noi. Tel: 087-2698492. yahoo.de * 3 aircons RESTAURANT * Bathtub INVESTMENT KATA HOUSE, Price 5.95 million baht. PROPERTY TERMS AVAILABLE Contact K. Nathnarin at Tel: Patong Beach, run as 5-star Two-bedroom house. 089-9739873. hotel, 100m to the beach. Terms of 6 years available for sale. 4.5 rai, Chanote, Income guarantee from the Furnished, 1-bedroom, 1- at 490,000 baht per year, or hillside, panoramic sea ELEGANT VILLA developer. Sales contract at cash of 2.6 million baht. view, close to beach. 14 bathroom condo on the 15th Hillside, 15m pool, shady 300,000 baht. For more info Aircon, ADSL, cable TV. million baht. Please call K. floor with full-length balcony. garden. Unique! Private! please contact K. Oi. Tel: Tel: 66-801170144. Email: Bouddha for more informa- Ready to move in, great con- Nice! Contact at Tel: 076- 045-30272542. Email: oi1 [email protected] tion. Tel: 089-2900484. dition. Quiet location in the @rocketmail.com 388236, 089-7275407. heart of town. Elevated, un- Email: cosmocampbell@ obstructed, panoramic sea yahoo.com For details, Opportunity for exclusive view, 100 meters from please see our website: beachfront restaurant/cock- Patong Beach, shops, dining Agents for Classified Advertising www.villa-sale-phuket.com tail bar serving Millionaires and banking just steps away. Mile. Pool, indoor parking and 24hr PHUKET BAN SAKHO *Kamala beachfront - south security and reception. A LAND PLOTS end near Rockfish rare chance to secure a one K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 100sq wah, ready to build. *2 access points: walk-in off of a kind location.Offered at Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403 2km from Nai Thon Beach. beach promenade and 6.5 million baht. Tel: 087- 10,000 baht per sq wah. main shopping street. 2761225, 081-6927397 Tel: 084-0526400, 081- Email: [email protected] Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 4669597. Email: narin@ *2 Storey concrete struc- Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398 phuketvillage.se ture, currently used as a residence THAMAPRAO LAND PLOTS Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 SEAVIEW POOL HOUSE *Suitable for conversion into in Rawai, 3 bedrooms. 12.5 exclusive restaurant. 7,500 baht per sq wah. 100sq Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230 wah, ready to build on. 1km million baht. For pictures and *Approximately 200sqm from mission hills. Tel: 084- info please contact at Tel: inside/outside Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 085-7839062. Email: docu 0526400, 081-4669597. Sale price is 12.8 million Email: [email protected] Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523 [email protected] Thai baht or 255,000 euros. PHUKET COUNTRY Hurry before the Thai baht BANG TAO HOUSE 41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 CLUB appreciates further. for sale. 2-story, 3 bedrooms, Srisoontorn Rd, Cherng Talay 3-story duplex renovation Email: 2 bathrooms, big pool, auto- project directly on the 15th fair- [email protected] matic gate, 5 aircons, Sat TV, Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275 way. Tel: 081-8941994. Email: Tel: 0818943839 (Don) Internet. Tel: 084-8516121. Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314 tomkat@phuket. ksc.co.th or 0848507706(Jean) Email: [email protected] Visit: www. fairway15 .com or visit www.phukethome.ws 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 5 - 11, 2008 Property Gazette

Properties For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT RAWAI NEW SINGLE BAAN SUAN KAMNAN IN CHALONG BEACHFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT

NEW FURNISHED NICE, MODERN VILLA HOUSE FOR RENT

New single house in Land & 3 bedrooms, aircon, tele- Near Heroines' Monument, Houses Park for long-term phone, UBC, 1-year con- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- tract. Contact Gina. Tel: fully furnished. 16,000 rooms, 240sqm, 2 aircons. 089-6499939. baht per month. Tel: 086- close to Laguna. 300sqm. Furnished and excellent loca- 17,000 baht per month. Tel: 6900626. Email: suksavat Fully furnished, 3 bed- tion, 5 mins to Rawai & Nai 081-5697068. Email: @hotmail.com rooms, living-room, dining, Harn Beaches. 162sqm. 2 [email protected] NAI HARN BEACH If you want the best, take a kitchen and pool. 2 mins to bedrooms with private bath- Great 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, look at this neighborhood Laguna. Long or short-term rooms. 1 guest toilet. 3 apartment. Lovely lagoon views CHALONG NEW HOME first. Just outside Patong. rent. Please contact K. Gai aircons. Large living-dining right near the beach. Reason- 2 Bedroom, furnished home for Overlooking the sea and Tel: 081-7344324 or visit room. Telephone line with 4-BEDROOM able rent. Tel: 081-9252155. rent with telephone, UBC and Patong bay. One large our website at: www. ADSL. Free water supply BALINESE VILLA Email: [email protected] aircon. Tel: 089-6521473. phuketgreenlandvillas.com and garbage service. 22,000 Western-style, furnished, 4- piece of land and one stun- baht per month. Please bedroom landscaped villa. ning house with private pool Great location, 5 mins to La- EXCLUSIVE RENTAL NEW HOUSE FOR and a lot of privacy. Tel: contact K. Nui at Tel: Close to BIS school, 24hr se- RENT OR SALE 087-3830936. guna, 8 mins to Surin Beach, 086-7866350. For further BOAT LAGOON 8 mins to International curity, 5 bedrooms, 2 parking Fully-furnished villa at 3 soi 8/ details, visit our website at LUXURY School! New Western spaces, pool, maid’s room. 1, 70/76. Good price (private www. patongbluepoint.com Waterfront townhouses for PATONG / KALIM kitchen. 24hr security. Bar- Family and child friendly. area). Tel: 081-5376045. rent. 2 & 3 bedrooms, UBC, LUXURY APARTMENT gain rental. Price based on Available now. Tel: 081- TV. Long- or short-term rent. Luxury apartment for long term length of contract and de- 4077403. RAWAI SEAVIEW CHALONG SHOPHOUSE CONDO Pool, sauna included. Call lease (up to 2 years) for caring posit. Tel: 089-2167220. This new 3-story shophouse Furnished studio for rent. K. So at Tel: 081-3444473. tenant. Single or couple (Sorry, Email: houseforrent@ is available for long-term Aircon, TV, UBC and ADSL. no one under 18). Privately julianburgess.co.uk For fur- BUNGALOW FOR RENT lease. Ideal for home office/ 5,500 baht per month. owned. Double-bedroom, bath- ther details, and to see a 2-bedroom bungalow for rent shop accommodation. Inquir- RAWAI BEACH VILLA Please contact for more infor- room en suite, lounge/dining, slideshow visit our website: in Cherng Talay, short- or ies atTel: 089-6521473. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchenette. On 3rd floor of Sun- www.julianburgess.co.uk/ long-term with maid service mation. Tel: 084-0579266. UBC, ADSL, private pool. set Beach Resort (junior suite) 4bedvilla.html available. Tel: 081-8912926, Email: [email protected] Rent: 45,000 per month. 081-8911826. Email: info HOUSE FOR RENT Hotel on beach front. Balconies New house for rent, 25,000 Tel: 084-0579266. Email: (bedroom and lounge) overlook @baanboosakorn.com SEMI-DETACHED [email protected] NAI HARN HOUSE baht per month and for sale: 4 waterfall-swimming pool. FOR RENT million baht. Call Tel: 087- HOUSE Apartment service not included 1km to beach, 3 bedrooms, 3 Living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 BUNGALOW FOR KAMALA 2646808, 083-1743880. but available at own cost. Busi- bathrooms, swimming pool. BEACHFRONT VILLAS kitchens, 2 bathrooms, roof, RENT, BANGTAO ness center has high-speed 35,000 baht per month, 1-year Fully furnished to a high stan- terrace, 2 aircons, little gar- Furnished, 1 bedroom, aircon, internet. Kalim Beach is a very TOP VILLA, TOP VIEW minimum. Tel: 081-3971835. dard. Western kitchen. 3 bed- den, ADSL, telephone. Loch hot water, Internet, cable TV. easy walk (500 meters south) FOR RENT rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge Palm Club. Long-term: 20,000 700 baht per night, 10,000 to Patong Beach. 30,000 baht QUIET GUESTHOUSE Thai-style villa with pool, on and dining areas. Large balcony baht per month. Tel: 076- baht per month (long-term). per month. 60,000 baht deposit near Bangla. Rooms for rent. top of a private hill. 4 bed- overlooking swimming pool 202725, 081-8916632. Tel: 086-2670157. Email: required. Email: madzorba@ Pool, sauna, gym, short- or rooms, 5 bathrooms. 4km and landscaped garden. Stun- [email protected] bigpond.net.au long-term. Tel: 081-0843415. to BIS. View of golf course, ning sea views, only meters lake and valley. Quiet, secu- COMFORTABLE HOUSE from the beach. Private, gated, rity guard, maid, furnished, in secure environment, 3 bed- parking with storage. UBC & Wi-Fi and UBC. Yearly lease rooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en ADSL. Includes daily cleaning at 65,000 baht per month. suite), living room, study, ga- and washing. Pool & gardener Tel: 087-2698492. rage, kitchen/dining room, service. Daily rental offered; fenced garden, furnished, weekly: 40,000 baht; monthly: UBC, ADSL. 35,000 baht per 140,000 baht. Contact K. MINI RESORT – POOL month. Near Wat Chalong. Suchada. Tel: 084-8436837. Luxury 3-bedroom homes and Tel: 084-8439579. Email: For futher details, please see spa near Laguna. Reasonable [email protected] our website at: www.phuket- weekly or monthly rates. island-homes.com Tel: 089-5944067. FOR RENT AND SALE in Kamala. Hotel room 1.3 SEAVIEW VILLA BOAT LAGOON TOWNHOUSE million baht. Condo (2 bed- FOR RENT rooms), rent 15,000 baht per for rent. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- A stunning, 5-bedroom villa month. Tel: 085-7945411. with infinity pool, vast deck, rooms, fully furnished, includes BBQ area and full housekeep- washer and dryer. Large ter- ing services. Perfect for a big race and canal. Only minutes BEST VILLAS family or a group of friends. from shopping centers and in- IN NAI YANG Tel: 076-260468. Email: ops ternational school. Long-term Ultra luxurious, furnished, @theestategroup.com rent, 1 year minimum, 30,000 pool and sala. Superb moun- baht per month. Tel: 086- tain views. One, large 2- HOME OFFICE 2820567. Email: crystaleva1 bedroom villa for 25,000 BYPASS ROAD @hotmail.com baht/month. And one 3-bed- room villa at 45,000 baht/ Great location near Lotus. 3½ month. Close to beach, air- stories, 10m x 15m, 8 parking KAMALA BEACH port and Blue Canyon Coun- spaces in front. Showroom, 4 New apartments and houses try Club. Contact Paul at Tel: offices, 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets, for rent, 2 to 4 bedrooms, fully 085-7811182 Email: paulk 5 aircons. 70,000 baht per furnished, close to beach, @afriedlander.co.za month. Tel: 089-1951394, quiet. 15,000 to 30,000 baht, 081-9583135. Email: astec short- or long-term. Call Larry [email protected] at Tel: 085-7978270. WICHIT VILLA FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 3 aircons, brand- HOUSE FOR RENT PHUKET RENTALS new furniture, TV, DVD, CD, New house for rent: 25,000 Houses, villas, condos and ADSL Internet, dishwasher, baht per month; or for sale at apartments. Get booking, washing machine, etc. 13,000 4 million baht. Tel: 087-264- pay, no commissions. baht per month. Tel: 076- 6808, 083-1743880. www.phuket-rentals.com 526597, 084-48494882. Email: [email protected] January 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Property Gazette

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JET DINGY PERFECT FIBERGLASS 4.7 x 2.2m with 120hp Force fishing boat. Tri-hull, nearly- WELL BELOW Inboard Jet. New electric and new 55 Yamaha and trailer. VALUE, MUST SELL trailer. 400,000 baht. Tel: Free storage for 3 months if 63ft power cruiser, 4 076-242091, 081-7370557. you buy for 195,000 baht. double cabins, full aircon, Email: [email protected] Tel: 085-4734619. Email: water maker, GPS, radar, [email protected] radio and much more. Must ALUMINIUM BOAT be seen and will give spe- for sale: "Sessa", 3.9L Italian SAILING TRIPS cial price. Leaving country. motor with 25hp Johnson. Fishing, snorkeling and kayaking. Tel: 081-9390176. Email: Includes trailer. Sale by for- Australian captain, reasonable [email protected] eigner. Tel: 089-7309608. rates. Tel: 081-6771641. January 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 53 Island Job Mart

SIMPSON MARINE PC JOB: DATA ENTRY Asia’s leading yacht brokers Work in office, Nai Harn. Basic and new yacht sales com- knowledge of English and PC- pany require the services of a Internet required. 12,000 professional receptionist. baht per month. Urgent! Candidate must be young, dy- Please contact for more info namic and outgoing with a at Tel: 085-4737812. Email: service-oriented mind. Highly [email protected] proficient in English and com- JOB VACANCIES RENTAL SALES * General Manager puter skills are a must. Inter- PHAETHON CO LTD Siam Real Estate urgently re- ested candidates, please send * Assistant to General Manager needs 2 female staff with quires a Thai national with CV and photo to: phuket@ * Sales Manager good spoken English and excellent English and sales ex- simpsonmarine.com computer skills for our of- perience to sell holiday and * Sales Officer fice near Tesco-Lotus. con- long-term rentals. Must drive Thais or foreigners invited to tact for details. Tel: 087- car, know the island and have apply. English skills required. EVENTS EXECUTIVE DELIVERY MAN 5278532, 084-8989274. good adminstrative skills. Contact at Sinthavee Hotel BUNGALOW WANTED Good salary and commis- OR LADY Phuket. Thai company in Kamala IN RAWAI English/Thai speaking Events sion. Please contact for more Beach 11/22 Soi Suksan Executive with own car FULL-TIME MAID information at Tel: 076- Tel: 076-211186 wants a man or woman for de- Fax: 076-211400 livery of products in Phuket. 2, needs Thai lady or man wanted in Phuket. Tel: 603- AND GARDNER 288908. Email: patrick@ for cooking and bar work 4 78802502, 019-2379447. siamrealestate.com Email: [email protected] Age not a problem, young or Full-time maid and gardner/ old accepted. Must have mo- or 8 hours per day. Must Fax: 603-78801154. Email: handyman wanted to take www.sinthaveehotel.com speak English. Good sal- [email protected] or torbike. Job is for Thai national care of house and gardens in RESERVATION STAFF only. 7,000 baht per month, ary. Please contact Laide visit our website at http:// Chalong, live-in. Ideally an REQUIRED (located in Phuket). Tel: conceptualevent.com/ plus gasoline. Tel: 076- established married Thai Diethelm Travel is looking for DRAFTSMAN 086-2773817. Email: job_opportunity 385221. Fax: 076-279340. couple with no children, who highly qualified and service- WANTED Email: [email protected] [email protected] will live in a fully furnished minded operations staff. Good Electrical design and engineer- maid's bungalow alongside ENGLISH PROGRAM command of English and com- ing firm needs a draftsman PURCHASING AGENT LIFE DRAWING Satree Phuket school re- the main house. Duties in- puter skills required; experi- with experience in AutoCAD. clude cooking, cleaning, WANTED MODEL WANTED quires native speakers to ence in tourism is a plus. For Electrical or architectural ex- to buy construction stock. 3 maintaining a swimming pool Female required to sit for teach science or mathemat- more details contact at Tel: perience a plus. English not years experience and En- and grounds, and looking year-12 students to draw, ics. Salary starts at 30,000 076-209163, 081-8927714. necessary. Good salary plus glish required. Thai national. after cars, motorbikes and a preferably unclothed or with baht plus 8,000 addendum Fax: 076-209174. Email: benefits, Fax: 076-270662. Tel: 087-0778454. Email: speedboat. Basic English and swimming costume. On a (under the conditions). Inter- [email protected] Please send CV to email: [email protected] a clean driving license an Mon 1:20 - 3:20 and a Wed ested persons please call [email protected] 11.15 am to 1.15 pm. To Tel: 076-211034 ext 144 or advantage. Salary for each: 9,000 to 10,000 baht per SALON STAFF HOUSESITTER start Jan 14 for 5 weeks. send a resumé to email: needed to look after a 3-bed- Reasonable rates of pay. [email protected] month, depending on expe- Staff needed for busy sa- rience. References required. lon/massage/bar in Patong. FLUENT ENGLISH room house and dog in Ka- Professional and friendly at- Tel: 086-2829182 (for En- Please contact for details SPEAKER mala, also do shopping. mosphere. No time wasters, SPA THERAPHIST glish), 081-5545665 (for at Tel: 089-2553700. required for email tasks, re- Must be able to drive. Hours: Please contact for more in- Hotel in Patong area requires Thai) Email: eduardo@ Email: markhigson497@ search, writing and general 10 am to 6 pm, Mon to Sat. formation at Tel: 084- a spa therapist. Immediate exchequer.com msn.com administrative duties. Email: Tel: 086-5932722. Email: 8491323. Email: sfruin@ start. Tel: 081-8920038. [email protected] [email protected] bcis.ac.th

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HOTEL MANAGER OFFICE MANAGER Looking to hire an experienced MEXICAN PHUKET hotel manager for 30 room RESTAURANT Tropical Landscaping Interna- resort. Email resume giving One cook and two wait- tional are currently seeking an experience, availability and resses wanted for new experienced, honest, enthusi- salary desired Tel: 076- Mexican restaurant in astic and hard-working Thai 383280, 084-7453742. Fax: Chalong. Must speak En- national for the position of 076-383280. Please send to: glish. Please contact for Office Manager within our Email: [email protected] more information at Tel: growing Phuket team. Appli- 089-1638166. Email: cants should be fluent in writ- [email protected] ten and spoken English and TEACHERS AND have experience with ac- DRIVER NEEDED counts. Please submit full ap- The following positions PERSONAL plications, including resume, are open at a nursery ASSISTANT Thai lady required, part-time, references, current photo and school in Chalong: flexible hours, must have expected salary. Tel: 076- 1) Full-time English good English and computer 325003. Fax: 076-324544. teacher skills. Please call Tel: 086- Email:ben@tropical- 2) Part-time English 2790837. landscaping.com teacher 3) Thai teacher FULL-TIME NANNY 4) Part-time driver Employment Foreign family urgently needs Tel: 081-8949600, 084- Wanted full-time Nanny. Thai national- 0068736 . Email CV to: ity, must speak English. conTel: [email protected] 081-9872821. SWISS SALES MANAGER TLI - OFFICE STAFF 32-year-old Swiss Sales & PHUKET Purchases Manager seeking Tropical Landscaping Inter- new challenging job in national is currently seeking Phuket. Over 11 years expe- English speaking Thai na- rience dealing with interna- tionals for positions within tional customers. Very moti- our growing Phuket office. vated, dedicated and reli- The positions available are: able. Fluent in French and - Office Manager English. Tel: 087-2664583. Please contact for CV and - Office Assistant/Secre- further details. Email: tary [email protected] - Sales Staff Tel: 076-325003. Fax: 076-324544. Email: ben@ BRITISH ENGLISH tropical-landscaping.com TEACHER For further information, 20 years experience. Avail- please contact us, and/or able for private lessons, see our website at: business, kids or conversa- www.tropical-landscaping tion classes. Tel: 086- .com 7458832. Email: greg [email protected]

BRITISH MALE SALES AGENT QUALIFIED Sales agents/representa- in social care and experience tives for the most dynamic with autism, learning disabili- product on Phuket. Desti- ties and working with the nation Air has three posi- elderly. All work considered. tions open. Must have Contact Danny. Tel: 084- own car and strong knowl- 6459736. edge of tourism market. Please contact for more in- PA/SECRETARY OFFICE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT formation at Tel: 076 - THAI FEMALE Must be able to understand all Our real estate company is Destination Air requires WANTED 328505. Send CV to FLUENT IN ENGLISH PROMOTION Email: pat@destinationair accents of the English language looking for an Office Assistant. experienced accountant for Experience in restaurant and understand English people Must be familiar with immediate employment, full- MARKETING .com or see our website at www.destinationair.com management, English teach- speaking nid noi Thai. Being at- MicroSoft Word, Exel, Adobe, time, at our Phuket Interna- Marketing / sales ing, sales and cooking Thai tractive will help in pursuing Photoshop etc. Must speak tional Airport Office. Tel: person. Work with food. Will consider all jobs, your dream job with your dream and write English. Good remu- 076-328505. Fax: 076- marketing, ticket sales contact Jay. Thank you. Tel: 328598. Send CV by email and promotion for boss. Contact Montree at Tel: neration for the right person. ENGLISH PROGRAM 084-6459736. 081-7887991.Email: Please apply by replying to this to establish interview: Club Lime on Patong [email protected] . ad. Tel: 087-8822856. Email: [email protected] For Beach. Become a Satree Phuket school re- quires native speakers to luc@phuket-tropical- details, visit our website at member of our new INTERPRETER/ SALES realestate.com www.destinationair.com sales crew, opportunity teach science or mathemat- RESTAURANT, ics. Salary starts at 30,000 Singaporean Chinese is looking HOTEL & TOURS for farang who want to for a permanent job. Lan- live and work in para- baht plus 8,000 addendum Guesthouse in Patong with res- EDEN DIVERS (under the conditions). Inter- guage: fluent in English, Chi- taurant and tour business is Reservation staff needed. DIVE AND dise. Please contact nese, Hakka, Southern & cen- Nicklas for more info. ested persons please call Tel: searching for a cook, reception- Must speak good English. Sal- SURF SHOP 076-211034 ext 144 or tral Thai. PC & Internet savvy. ists (day and night) and tour staff. ary depends on experience. in Kata needs Thai staff, male or Tel: 085-7988511. send a resume to email: Please contact for more info. Tel: 089-9325175. Email: Thai female preferred. Contact female. Please contact for more www.clublime.info [email protected] Tel: 084-3125018. Email: [email protected] K. Andrew Tel: 085-7654677. info at Tel: 089-8749147. [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds 10,000 readers every day! January 5 - 11, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 55 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

OUTDOOR Articles CHEERING SOFT ICE FURNITURE A HORSE FOR Business RIVER CITY For Sale machine, 2 flavors and Two sets, each comprising 4 CHRISTMAS? Opportunities GUESTHOUSE swirl. Brand-new, war- chairs, a bench seat and a HORSE LOVERS WANTED ranty! Only 45,000 baht. table. Heavy duty. Ideal for a to join private English-style Sushi/cake cooling counter beer garden. 20,000 baht per livery yard. Beautiful riding RESORT display, 150cm. New war- set. Tel: 089-5915330. Email: facilities will soon be avail- UMBRELLAS ranty, only 16,500 baht. [email protected] able for 6 horses. 4 x 4m Wholesale prices. Tel: 086-5413629. stables, 40 x 20m sand Custom made from MAX 1 POOL TABLE manege, 15m covered durable shade cloth, TWO JBL SPEAKERS Good condition, complete with schooling ring, 50 x 50m Phang Nga on Andaman 5-year guarantee. show jumping paddock and New, 1,000 Watts. Two light. Call for details. Tel: 076- Sea. 7 rooms, 3 bath- Be quick! 20 x 50m turnout paddock. stands. Value: 40,000 baht. I 342280, 081-9781956. rooms, kitchen, 5 aircons, Experienced live-in grooms, Tel: Shades 084-6898844. will sell for 33,000 baht. Email: [email protected] restaurant, car park, Sat qualified dressage/jumping Please contact for more info. TV, Internet. Private boat DAVIDA MOTORBIKE instructors, secure on-site 25' JVC TV Tel: 081-0815996. slip in front of your door! HELMETS riding and long beach Sale: 680,000 baht. Tel: Bought in May, in excellent 2 Davida open-face motor- hacks. Friendly, social at- 081-9796011. Email: condition. Moving, must sell. SAMSUNG bike helmets. 1 size M ,56-58 mosphere, new friends, stefanmariaschmitz@ 3,600 baht. Please call for SLIM TV 29" Union Jack, 1 size S, 54-56 wine and BBQs await like- BAR SALE OTOP yahoo.com more info. Tel: 087-2705177. Selling for 5,500 baht; cost minded residents. Assis- Aus flag. Leather lined, Bar for sale in Patong, OTOP. 8,000 baht. 6 months old, like tance offered to parties in- peaks, made in UK to UK Please contact Darren. Tel: 085- FRAMED PAINTING new. Tel: 085-7888262. terested in purchasing PRIME BANGLA standards. 6,000 baht each 7979115. Email: johncamel of Singapore River Boat horses. Availability limited, SPORTS BAR ono. Tel: 076-350020, 089- [email protected] Quay by Se Lee, 1981. GOING BACK TO 5902014. Email: shaun members only, strictly Profitable sports bar with pool Width 95” x height 75”. EUROPE [email protected] closed to the public. Please table and 42” TV. Three Price: 20,000 baht ono. Set of furniture and many contact Elizabeth for fur- PATONG floors, lady’s room and fur- Please contact via email: other things. List on request. ther information. Email: GUESTHOUSE nished apartment. 4+ year [email protected] Tel: 087-8861513. Email: Articles [email protected] Fully equipped guesthouse lease. For 3 million baht. Email: [email protected] Wanted with 12 aircon rooms. Five- [email protected] (in- year lease with old Ltd com- quires only). pany and website. 2.5 million HIGH QUALITY PIE WARMER SPONSOR baht + 43,400 monthly rate. GUESTHOUSE LEASE SOFA I need a pie warmer. Tel: a needy child. The Phuket Tel: 089-5883184. For fur- For sale, 2+3 year lease. 7 Very comfortable, quality 087-8950620. Email: International Women’s ther details, please see our rooms and shop, all rooms fur- sofa, paid 83,000 baht [email protected] Club is a volunteer organiza- website at: www.patong nished. 3 large rooms with new in Bangkok. Wash- tion raising funds for educa- phuketguesthouse.com fridge, TV, aircon and bath- able pillow cover, quality Bulletins tional scholarships. We rely room. 4 small rooms also with material, with two match- on the goodwill of our do- SHOPHOUSE IN bathrooms, lounge and ing foot stools on wheels nors and sponsors – small PATONG BEACH kitchen. Space to build 3 extra and many extra pillows. and large. If you would like Patong, 80/9 Soi Wattana, rooms. Tel: 087-3196458, Email me for photo. Will sell to put something back into Beach Road, 14 million baht. 087-2670957. for 25,000 baht. Please the community in which Tel: 087-3809181. Email: contact for more informa- you live, contact us to find [email protected] DON’T MISS THIS tion. Tel: 086-9507788. out more about giving a OPPORTUNITY Email: simon@kingsimon. prize or being a sponsor. Nice curtain shop for sale with com Contact K. Carol (Tel: NIGHTCLUB equipment and staff ready to 087-4178860 or URGENT SALE start, located near Chalong. [email protected]) or One partner leaving country, Tel: 081-8937068. GLASS DINING K. Sue (Tel: 087- other moving to Chiang Mai. TABLE AND SOFA 2776948 or Hence urgent sale required for WORK FROM HOME Lovely, quality, glass dining [email protected]) a nightclub just off Bangla Rd. 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ONCE IN A LIFETIME PATONG BAR opportunity to partly-own a Business VISA & LEGAL Large bar & restaurant in rental hovercraft business on Products & SERVICES prominent position 100 Phuket. This is not a failed Services meters from beach. Good business just needs further turnover and profits. For investment. No time wast- full details please contact ers. Please contact Steve at K.Wayne at Tel: 089- Tel: 086-2769556. Email: 6529620, 617-3824 [email protected] 5397,084-8494562; or Email: curtain_unlimited OFFICE FOR RENT / @hotmail. com GOOD AREA 15.4 meters with aircon and car park. 9,000 baht per month. SEAVIEW APARTMENT Tel: 081-5372655. Email: & RESTAURANT [email protected] Company registration 2,229 4-room apartment with baht; 1-year visa 7,900 baht; seaview balconies in Patong. For retirement visa 7,900 baht; sale or lease, 6.2 million baht. CONSTRUCTION work permit 7,900 baht; UK Please contact for more infor- COMPANY & US visa 19,999 baht. No mation. Tel: 085-8885144. more visa runs, get a 1-year looking for a partner / inves- visa for only 7,900 baht. tor. We have contracts to BANGLA BAR/CLUB JEAB’S JUMPING Establish your Thai company build from Jan/08 over New, fit-out, seats 90, aircon, CASTLES today to buy land or start 30,000sqm of buildings. We 7 rooms. 4.9 million baht. Tel: 8 models. your business for only 2,229 need to invest in a mobile 089-8677940. For children’s parties. baht. Property title search, crane, truck, excavator, scaf- sales contract and land reg- folds and steel formwork, etc. Tel: 081-8939742. istration. Thailand's largest Please contact us in German, www. RETIRE ON ROCKET legal service network. Al- English or Thai. 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Associated Tel: 076-330889. 081-7373958. Email: with Advocates and Solicitors www.chiropractic- [email protected] Bangkok, Phuket and UK. We ITALIAN phuket.com RESTAURANT provide a wide range of high- quality and specialized legal FOR SALE IN KATA for sale near Laguna en- trance. Proven success, ready services to individual and cor- BKK BUILDING Guesthouse with restaurant. porate clients. 3 rooms, aircon, kitchen, bar. to move in. 4 million baht. Rent CONTRACTOR - Legal consultations Tel: 083-3381625. for 30,000 baht per month. with a full team will be Please contact for more infor- - Conveyancing and available for work on your INTERNET & COFFEE mation. Tel: 085-7839062. commercial villa or condo in the new SHOP - Alien business year. Please contact K. for lease in Patong. Great lo- INTERNET AND establishment Nuan. Tel: 076-261643. LAN GAMES Email: asc_2008@hot cation, 20m to beach. 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Tel: 084- MASSAGE, 5113264, 081-9377219. 6455971. Email: paul.phuket SALON & BAR Email: andamanlegal @gmail.com Main street near Central, Open daily from 10:30am- @gmail.com, or 7:30pm. Location: 200 modern design, many repeat [email protected] customers. Must see! Call Prabaramee Rd, Patong. CHALONG Website: Tel: 076-290026. SHOPHOUSE Tel: 089-2553700. Email: www.haroldstock.com New 3-story shophouse avail- [email protected] able for long-term lease. Ideal for home office/shop accom- PRIME RETAIL SPACE modation. Inquiries to Tel: 089- Center of Patong: 1,350sq ft. 6521473. Can divide into office, store or restaurant. Tel: 086-1588752. Need help finding a RESTAURANT KARON CLOTHING SHOP, Includes bar, tour company URGENT lawyer? and 3-year lease. 10,000 baht For lease on Nanai Rd, Ban per month rent and 1.4 million Kajana with furniture and baht key money. Bargain! bedroom. Owner moving over- www.phuketgazette.net Please contact for more infor- seas. Please contact for more mation. 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Email: lilian.norin PCMCIA card for CAT ness requirements in mind. tic on a serious basis to enjoy - Tamron, also 6 months old. @resurs bemanning.se telecom’s fastest wireless Please contact me for infor- life in Phuket. I am caring, re- New price was 15,000 baht; 3G DSL 590 baht per RESTAURANT mation. Tel: 081-7971497. sponsible, humorous. Email: will sell for 9,000 baht. month service. Original soft- FIRE SALE Email: churee77@hotmail. [email protected] Will sell the two items to- PHUKET ware & packaging. Fully Everything for sale. Please com gether for only 28,000 baht. COUNTRY CLUB paid-up service contract. contact for more informa- Easily transferred. Asking Tel: 076-263222, 085- Anybody out there want tion. Tel: 076-288295, THAI LADY Pets 11,000 baht. Tel: 081- 4786476. Email: jonasradahl to sell their Phuket Coun- 084-6997155. Email: Thai -language lessons at your 4961100. Email: sub@ @gmail.com try Club membership? [email protected] home or hers, Wat Chalong createlabs.com area. Prepared text books and Please call me if you do. NIKON N5000 introductory course of 10 les- REWARD: Tel: 076-381260, 087- MISSING DOG DIGITAL 9362514. Email: jimbec DOMAIN SHE.INFO HANDHELD VHF sons. I can also give English courses to your Thai staff or Great digital camera, bag, [email protected] FOR SALE MARINE RADIO extra memory, charger, etc. "The number of targeted visi- service personnel. Please con- Handheld VHF Marine radio tact for more information. Tel: As new condition. Easy to use. tors will double your sales!" To Uniden Atlantis, as-new, Takes very good photos, place the minimum bid at 081-7971497. Email: churee77 Computers 4,000 baht. Hutchwilco, @hotmail.com macro and more. 15,000 baht, US$1million, email: info@ 150N inflatable life jacket offers considered. Tel: 084- she.info For details, visit our PFD type1, fits 60kg and 8445868. Email: come_in website www.she.info over, as-new, 3,000 baht. VILLA RENT Taken from the Chalong [email protected] MSR DragonFly ultralite PHUKET camping stove, uses any Bay area 5 weeks ago, Dive Gear Are you looking for a villa to she is a bulldog cross and fuel, 3,000 baht. Panasonic rent? Then contact us with Charity FAX copy/answer ma- is from a loving and caring your requirements and we family home. She is preg- chine, 1,000 baht. Please will offer you the best villa SCUBA GEAR FOR contact for more informa- nant and needs medication THANK YOU PADI SCHOOL deal in Phuket. Email: or she will die. Substantial To the anonymous donor of 15 tion. Tel: 084-8445868. Cultri-Sub compressor with [email protected] REWARD for ANY infor- bags of top quality race horse Email: come_in2enjoy@ motor, 15 Aqua Lung regu- For further details please mation. Please contact Tel: feed. It is much appreciated. hotmail.com lators with consols, 34 see our website at www. 083-3884410 (Thai), 085- Many, many, thanks from the tanks, 26 suits, 18 BCD, 33 phuket-holidays.info 4732045 (Eng). staff and horses at Phuket fins, 22 masks, 25 weight Horse Rescue. Tel: 084-842 belts and lead. Desk, file Miscellaneous 4581. Email: ChristyKSweet cabinet, tables and chairs, all @gmail.com Wanted spares, tools and PADI ma- Take terials to start a scuba HORSE LOVERS school. Good condition at a me NEEDED reasonable price. Call or BENCH PRESS, Phuket Horse Rescue seeks email for details. Tel: 074- WEIGHTS WANTED home help in all aspects: sitters, 442170, 089-4661130. Bench press, barbells and with care, feed donations, hay Fax:074-442170. weights wanted in any con- procurement, Thai/English Email: starfishscuba@ dition. Please contact for you! translators. Contact for starfishscuba.com For more information. Tel: 084- more details. Tel: 084- details,see our website at 8442430. Email: zoudli@ 8424581. Email: Phuket www.divingkohlipe.com yahoo.com.au Soi Dog Foundation Tel: 081-7884222 HorseRescue @gmail.com 58 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS January 5 - 11, 2008 Wheels & Motors

Saloon Cars DAIHATSU MIRA TOYOTA VIOS YARIS FOR SALE Pickups ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 Blue, 1995 model. Great TURBO S limited model, full options, NISSAN NV AUTO condition, many new parts. 2006, auto, black, with TOYOTA MIGHTY X Cheap to run, cheap parts 30,000km. Price: 575,000 Wingroad, Sept 2005, very PICKUP and fun to drive. Only 90,000 baht. Please contact for good condition. 45,000km. Four-door, 1995, power steer- baht. Contact Mark at Tel: more infomation at Tel: 265,000 baht. Tel: 084- ing. 140,000 baht. Call for de- 084-8446028. Email: 081-1965212. 3046723. tails. Tel: 089-2087205. Email: [email protected] [email protected] 2003. 100,000km, perfect TOYOTA ESTIMA condition, runs great, 3.0L, VOLVO 960 SKODA FABIA, EXECUTIVE Special limited edition Toyota 7-seater, first-class condition, NISSAN NV PICKUP automatic, only one owner. DIESEL Excellent condition, 95,000 Price: 510,000 baht. Con- 5-door hatchback, 2002. One racing development. 143hp, automatic with new tires. inter-cooled turbo, black, Contact for more information km. Manual transmission tact for more information at owner, silver, excellent condi- has 2,000km. Very clean Tel: 087-2709093. Email: tion, garaged, service history. sport leather, Alcantara seats. at Tel: 084-4413633. Reg 09/04, only 48,000km, and reliable car. Asking [email protected] 400,000 baht. Please contact 220,000 baht ono. Tel: 081- for more infomation at Tel: new condition. Genuine rea- son for sale. I paid: 830,000 8941530. Email: andrew@ 089-7280996. BEAUTIFUL MIRA leemarine.net NISSAN PICK-UP baht; sell for 580,000 baht. Green/blue, 1995, excellent 4-DOOR For details contact at Tel: 084- condition. Comes with 3,000cc, unique in Thai- HONDA CITY Turbo, 2007. 395,000 baht. land. Excellent condition, 0603477. Email: attivita aircon and lots of new parts. Please contact for more FOR SALE [email protected] Reliable and cheap at PICKUP: 90,000 fully maintained, perfect BAHT infomation at Tel: 084- family luxury car or small Great family car, only 82,000 baht. For more infor- 4413633. hotel limo. Asking 340,000 53,000km, manual, 1 female mation contact at Tel: 089- Mitsubishi, 1985, insurance baht ono. Tel: 087-2982033. owner, serviced regularly. NISSAN NV 7291099. Email: 1stlisa@ and registration paid for 1 290,000 baht. Please con- AUTOMATIC gmail.com year. Contact me for further FORD RANGER tact for more infomation at Year 2000. Price 320,000 details at Tel: 076-288561, 2005 with 13,000km. Diesel, Tel: 089-8742942. Email: baht. Please contact for 089-8755477. Email: MAZDA 3 SPORT MERCEDES 280 SE open cab, first owner, TV, chantal.fernandes@gmail more infomation at Tel: [email protected] Under 2½ years old, only Classic car. 1980 in good con- VCD and many extras for .com 084-413633. 12,000km, manufacturer's dition. Drives smooth. 330,000 baht. For details warranty, immaculate con- 200,000 baht. Tel: 086- ISUZU DMAX contact Tel: 081-5395948. dition, full insurance, reduced 7866350. 4-DOOR for quick sale. Offers invited 2.5L diesel, 58,000km, around 830,000 baht. 2003. Carryboy sport lid, 1996 MITSUBISHI Tel:076-388465,086- HONDA CITY very good condition. 435,000 STRADA 7421780. Email: graham VTEC baht. Tel: 086-1588752. 2.8L. Excellent condition. @thai-connexion.com Engine 2 years old, manual 190,000 baht obo. Please gearbox, 7,700km. Excel- MITSUBISHI TRITON contact for more informa- lent condition, service his- 2006 tion at Tel: 086-9719776. tory, still under warranty. Blue, 2WD, mega-cab, CD NISSAN NV 475,000 baht. For more info player. Price: 400,000 baht. 2003 MITSUBISHI FOR SALE contact at Tel: 089- Please contact K. Barry for STRADA GRAND 2.8L 9703697. Email: cuth22 more information at Tel: 085- Excellent condition with @hotmail.com 7959105. 48,000km. 4-door extended cab, power steering, power PICKUP TRUCK windows, aircon, central 1992 BMW 318I 149,900 BAHT locking system. Carryboy Professionally maintained, 1993 Mitsubishi, new engine top, roof-rack, chrome guard only one registration, manual last year, insurance paid 1 year, bumper. Serviced and main- 99,000km. 1999, new paint transmission, aircon, central registration paid 1 year. Looks tained. Two-tone finish red/ and very clean car. Asking locking system, leather, good, runs good. Move forces grey. 350,000 baht obo. 160,000 baht. Please contact 152,000km. For more infor- sale. Email for photo and more Moving, priced to sell fast. Lionel. Can be viewed in Rawai mation contact at Tel: 084- details. Tel: 085-2212883, Please contact for more infor- 11/22 Soi Suksan 2, Phuket, 4421957. 085-789-4482. Email: mation. Tel: 087-2705177. Thailand. Please contact for [email protected] Email: [email protected] more infomation at Tel: 087- 2678389. Wheels & Motors

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CUSTOM HARLEY 4 x 4s CHEROKEE Motorbikes DAVIDSON Rentals CARS FOR RENT FOR SALE Soft Tail 2000, twin cam. WHITE FORTUNER HONDA SHADOW 1,450cc. Custom by East 2006 750CC Coast Choppers. Many pho- A1 CAR RENTALS Exclusive offer for 1.1 million 2006, silver and blue, good tos including build at http:// baht or can finance. Contact for clean bike. Not rental. petesharley.blogspot.com/ more info. Tel: 081-2722008. 250,000 baht. Tel: 081- Tel: 087-2650118. Email: 2722008. [email protected] 1990 SUZUKI Many types of cars for CARIBBEAN Jeep Cherokee, 1998, 4.0L, rent. Short- or long-term automatic, lady-owned, very SUZUKI DRZ 400 PM SUPER HARLEY Original, green book, insurance. rentals at special rates. good condition. For sale at only Twin Cam, 1450cc, 14,000 84,000 baht. Must sell, visa Cars and trucks that are all Tel: 081-6078567. Email: 390,000 baht obo. Tel: 081- km, 6-speed, Mikuni dual problems! Tel: 084-3064102. fully-insured for rent. Best [email protected] 3430777. Email: montha carbs, Vance & Hince exhaust Email: [email protected] prices for long-term rental: [email protected] system, 240 rear tire. An ab- solute eye-catcher! Newly de- 12,000 to 22,000 baht per RENT TOYOTA / signed in Dec 2005 with month. For more information SPORTRIDER TOYATA HILUX VIGO 4WD, 4-DOOR on specific vehicles, contact brand-new performance ma- Perfect, seats 8, loaded. CAB 4, 4WD 2005, 31,000km, auto- at Tel: 089-8314703. Email: Four-stroke Suzuki DRZ chine parts and a lot of other 14,000 baht per day. Tel: matic, black. Many extras. [email protected] 400, 2004 model, in perfect special accessories. Green 085-4734619. Email: One owner. 650,000 baht. condition for sale. No acci- book! 999 registration num- [email protected] Tel: 086-6831964. Email : dents. Two uses (off-road ber! Price: 1.7 million baht. CHEAP CAR RENTALS [email protected] and street), 7,000km, reg- Ask me for more details and 10,000 to 14,000 baht per istered with green book. photos! Tel: 076-388633, month, full insurance. Please NEW TOYOTA VIOS 086-6829709.Email: FOR RENT TOYOTA TIGER 210,000 baht. Tel: 086- contact more infomation at. 2734149. [email protected] Tel: 089-4727304. Daily, weekly or monthly 2001, manual, 3,000cc die- 2002, low kms, one lady with first class insurance! sel, gray, 75,000km. ABS. owner, excellent condi- VIOS FOR RENT Tel: 089-8829246. Email: Airbags. 3rd-party insurance. tion. 339,000 baht. Tel: HONDA STEED 600CC 2008 SUZUKI One year old, full options, full sawasdeeka84@hotmail. Excellent condition, runs great. 089-7261617.Email: Original, good condition, reli- HAYABUSA insurance. 6,500 baht per com Price: 470,000 baht full pay- [email protected] able, honest bike with green week; long-term 17,000 baht ment or 70,000 baht and take book. Including tax: 120,000 per month. Tel: 089-5885692. over the monthly payments. baht ono. Tel: 086-1473890. Wanted For more info contact at Tel: FORD RANGER Email: [email protected] 087-2709093.Email: 2005 with 13,000km. Die- HONDA JAZZ anutsamantamit@gmail. com 2005 VTX 1800CC sel, open cab, first owner, TV, For long-term rent. Auto, 1.5 PICKUP WANTED VCD and many extras for Info at Honda.com, black, cc, I-DSI engine. Please con- Nissan NV extra CAB, manual, 330,000 baht. Tel: 081- chrome. 590,000 baht. Con- Brand-new Hayabusa 1,300 tact more for infomation at in good condition. Contact 4WD JEEP 5395948. tact for more infomation at Tel: CHEROKEE GSXR. The worlds fastest 087-8950328. Email: giepp Tel: 086-7432011. John. Tel: 083-9672213. superbike. 650,000 baht. Leather seats, 4L, auto- [email protected] Tel: 087-8879606. Email: matic, deep red, very good, 4WD JEEP [email protected] safe truck. New tires, HONDA SONIC 125CC P.M.P CAR RENTAL CHEROKEE For further details, please Others brakes, suspension linkage 2004, only 11,700km, good New cars for rent: Toyota visit our website at: etc. 200,000km. 300,000 Leather seats, 4L, auto- condition, one lady owner. Vios, Yaris, Fortuner, Wish www.moto-cycleworld.com baht ono. Contact for more matic, deep red, very Contact K. Noi at Tel: 087- and Honda Jazz. For more good, safe truck. New tires, 2639637. info contact at Tel: 083- COMPETITION infomation at Tel: 086- GO-KART 0071505, 084-8514541. brakes, suspension linkage HONDA 400 1743880, 087-2646808. etc. 200,000km. 300,000 SUPERSPORT HONDA STEED baht ono. Contact for more 1994, one owner, 34,000km. FORTUNER 400CC CARS FOR RENT infomation at Tel: 086- For sale due to injury. Please Good condition, green book, EXCLUSIVE 0071505, 084-8514541. contact for more information. AT PHUKET White, 2006. Price: 1.15 mil- only 90,000 baht. Call Ivan at Tel: 081-6932759.Email: Tel: 089-8675976. International Airport. We have lion baht or can finance. For [email protected] many types of cars for you. info call James at Tel: 081- TOYOTA VIGO 4WD Please contact for more infor- 2722008. Automatic, 4-door, black. HONDA CB400 VTEC HONDA STEED mation at Tel: 086-7432011. Two-stroke Ital System go- 2½ years old, 1,000km. Series 3 model, 2006. Perfect 150,000 baht. Good condition kart in perfect condition for TOYOTA FORTUNER 680,000 baht ono. Please condition, comes with book and green book. Please contact SUZUKI CARIBIAN sale. Never been damaged. 2.7 VVTI, auto, 2005, silver, contact more infomation at and tax. Only 4,500km. Fan- for more info at Tel: 076- 10,000 baht per month. Fully Garage available at Profes- 47,000km. 850,000 baht. Tel: 086-6831964. Email: tastic bargain. Priced for quick 527730, 084-8517692. insured. Please contact for sional Kart Phuket. 85, 000 Contact for more details at franklee200@hotmail .com sale, only 240,000 baht. Tel: Email: [email protected] more information at Tel: 089- baht. Tel: 086-2734149. Tel: 089-5944017. 087-8916438. Be quick. 4727304. 60 PHUKET GAZETTE January 5 - 11, 2008

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