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Friday, May 24 – Thursday, May 30, 2019 Since 2011 / Volume IX / No. 21 20 Baht MAN IMPERSONATES POLICE, ROBS WOMAN AT GUNPOINT > PAGE 3 NEWS PAGE 3 A marine official conducts a survey on a damaged reef Student arrested off Phuket. Photo: DMCR in Bangkok over MARINE Thalang Riot RANGERS

LIFE PAGE 11 Coral gardeners restoring reefs at Maya Bay

DMCR CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PROTECT DIVE SITES, PRISTINE MARINE AREAS

Tanyaluk Sakoot Director-General Jatuporn Buruspat DMCR. After their applications are investigations and provide support [email protected] told The Phuket News this week. approved, Marine Rangers are issued in developing marine conservation “We don’t have enough officers to an official ID card and can directly projects. he Department of Marine and cover all marine resources, especially report any complaints or activities They are also empowered to work SPORT PAGE 32 Coastal Resources (DMCR) those around Phuket. We want to im- damaging marine sites to the DMCR closely with officials and assist in Tis calling for people – Thai prove the quality of the protection of through a web portal. investigations under the supervision Carballo wins or foreign – to volunteer as “Ma- our natural resources, with protection From there, other Marine Rang- of officials who have the power to rine Rangers” in order to protect for all areas where human activities ers and DMCR officials in the area arrest offenders. Singha Laguna coral reefs and other coastal areas, affect the marine environment,” Mr communicate through a LINE group, Chat Chalarat, head of the Par- Phuket Open including mangroves, from damage Jatuporn explained. and local DMCR officials can launch ticipation Promotion Department at by irresponsible tour operators or “We are open to Thais and for- an investigation into any serious the DMCR Region 9 office, told The other unscrupulous parties. eigners joining this project. The more complaints. Phuket News that the key areas where “We need more Marine Rangers people, the better. We have not even In addition to supporting marine Marine Rangers are needed around who have pure hearts to protect coral set a limit on how many people can officials with light public exercises Phuket are Coral Island, Koh Mai reefs, protected marine animals, become Marine Rangers,” he added. such as clean-ups, joining events and Thon and the Racha Yai and Racha mangroves and other valuable natural Under the Marine Ranger project, helping with reef-restoration projects, Noi islands. resources along the west coast of which was first launched in March Marine Rangers are empowered “I worry very much about how Thailand, including Phuket,” DMCR last year, volunteers register with the to assist officials with conducting human activities, both people living... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Weapons, drugs haul seized in post-Songkran News blitz > p4 Phuket Town underground cable works to finish early Four dead as pickup slams THE PROJECT TO BURY power and communication head-on into local tour bus cables along parts of Phang The Phuket News while Miss Saijai Butden, 25, Nga Rd and Rassada Rd will [email protected] and Mr Hem Yanrang, 51, were be completed well ahead of the both pronounced dead later by projected October deadline, he 23-year-old driver hospital doctors. the chief of the Phuket office of a pickup truck who The seven other passengers of the Public Works and Town The news was delivered Tsurvived a high-speed in the pickup truck were all Planning & Country Planning during an inspection last head-on collision into a tour taken to hospital. The seven Department (DPT-Phuket) has Wednesday (May 15). Photo: bus heading from Krabi to were named by police as Miss announced. PR Dept Phuket on Monday (May Somreuthai Khanatpeu, 57; The works to install the 20) – killing four people in Miss Sudarat Chantharawet, cables underground along cations cables underground the process – will be charged 22; Mr Charat Thampuek, Rassada Rd will be completed before switching the system with reckless driving causing Four people died in the high-impact collision. Photo: 23; Mr Konkrit Lanah, 26; before the end of August, and over,” he said. death, police have confirmed. Courtesy of Wat Khao Chareutham Rescue Foundation Mrs Kanya Kasirak, 37; Miss the works along Phang Nga Rd Works along the 577 me- Lt Col Witthaya Sinjamreu Wanna Karimkan, 39; and Mrs will be completed by the end tres of Phang Nga Rd is about of Phang Nga Muang Police sengers,” Col Witthaya said. speed, wipe out one motorbike Manuwat Hama, 17. of June, DPT-Phuket Tawee 60% complete, Mr Tawee Station told The Phuket News The collision occurred at and then slam head-on into Col Witthaya was unable Homhuan has confirmed. explained. on Tuesday (May 21) that the 7:48am, Col Witthaya con- the tour bus. to give detailed descriptions Mr Tawee delivered the Once this section is coml- pickup driver, Sarawut Nam- firmed. The accident occurred The motorbike driver, Mr of the extent of injuries any of news during an inspection pete, work will continue on sai, who remains in hospital for on the main road Route 4311, Saman Yomdoi, 63, survived, the seven had suffered. of the works last Wednesday completing the project along heavy bruises and contusions between Thap Put and Phang but his passenger Mrs Jeah The bus was carrying 13 (May 15). the contracted 375m of Ras- sustained in the impact, will Nga Town, in Baan Bangsiad Yomdoi, 57, was pronounced Chinese tourists and two Mr Tawee explained that sada Rd, he added. be charged. in Moo 4, Tambon Bang Toei,” dead at hospital. tour guides, Col Witthaya all the power cables have Under the original contract, “I have already questioned he said. Of the three passengers confirmed. already been installed un- the work began on July 25, him at the hospital. He said he Four people died from inju- in the pickup truck who died “None of them, including derground. 2017 and was to be finished fell asleep behind the wheel ries sustained in the accident, from their injuries, Nikorn the driver, suffered any serious “We now just need to finish by July 20 last year. while returning from working which saw the pickup truck Khaokheak, 42, was pro- injuries in the accident,” Col installing all the communi- The Phuket News at a shrimp farm with 11 pas- cross the central reservation at nounced dead at the scene, Witthaya said. Volunteers called to protect coral reefs from destruction Continued from page 1 province, home to Koh Samui resources and time,” he said. tion (DNP) discovered that Coral, Cauliflower Coral and ...here and tourists, are affect- and Koh Pha-ngan, has 72. Registering online through some 10% of coral off Nai Mushroom Coral were killed ing the local marine environ- Woefully, Krabi province, the main Marine Rangers Yang Beach is dead because by bleaching. Some 30% is ment,” Mr Chat said. home to Phi Phi Island and portal, which launched only of bleaching while 30% more damaged by bleaching, but “We want to show people Maya Bay, has just 17. two weeks ago, is simple, but is damaged. still alive,” one of the offic- the impact they are having “We still need more people the website is still in Thai- The discovery was made ers confirmed to The Phuket Some 30% of coral off Nai with corals being broken, to join us. Right now we have language only. during a joint inspection by News. Yang beach have been bleached and damaged by tour- about 400 volunteers in our However, Mr Chat pointed the Phuket Marine National Still the forecast is optimis- damaged by beaching, while ism activities, how sea grass area who have registered to out, “An English version is Park Operation Center 2 and tic due to changing weather 10% are dead. Photo: DNP areas are being depleted and help protect marine and coastal under construction right now.” Sirinath National Park last conditions. marine animals in reef areas resources – but we have only “In the meantime, foreign- Thursday (May 16). “We found that the water may help coral to survive,” are being affected,” he added. about 20 marine officials, that ers wanting to register can call “Officers from the Phuket temperature in this area has the officer added. According to the Marine is not enough,” Mr Chat said. the DMCR at 02-14111392 or Marine National Park Op- already begun to decrease. No specific date for the Rangers official website (http:// “But with volunteers cover- 02-1411394,” he said. eration Center 2 and Sirinath So far it has fallen down to next inspection was set as it mr.dmcr.go.th), there are 159 ing different areas, they can The push to boost the Ma- National Park checked the 29ºC from 31ºC on Apr 30,” all depends on the weather registered volunteers in Phuket help us by sending pictures, rine Ranger network comes condition of coral at the depth the officer said. conditions. and Phang Nga has a healthy videos and reports. We can as specialists from the De- of 1.5 to five metres off Nai “We expect the situation 266. speed up our response to any partment of Natural Parks, Yang beach. We found that to improve. Cloudy sky, rains, Additional reporting by In comparison, Surat Thani incidents, and we can save Wildlife and Plant Conserva- 10% of Staghorn Coral, Hump strong winds, high waves – all Waranya Prompinpiras

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Waranya Prompinpiras was aware that Mr Setthawut has named in the arrest warrant, and he [email protected] denied the charges and told police posted bail by submitting a Chanote in Bangkok that he was not even land title deed as surety,” he added. 21-year-old Phuket man in Phuket at the time of the riot. Maj Kraisorn confirmed that Mr studying in Bangkok has Instead, Mr Setthawut said he was Setthawut was released by police A been arrested on an out- on holiday in Nakhon Sri Thammarat after posting B500,000 bail. standing warrant for a slew of at the time. “Next, Mr Setthawut will be charges for his alleged role in the “Mr Setthawut has the right questioned by investigators,” Maj Thalang Riot four years ago. to deny or confess to the charges, Kraisorn said. During the riot, which lasted but he must say that in court,” Col Half a dozen police officers were through the night of Oct 11, 2015, Teerwat said. treated for injuries and a total of 21 hundreds of protesters torched cars However, Col Teerawat did not vehicles were vandalised in the riots, and hurled bricks at Thalang Police confirm whether or not Mr Setthawut which resulted in an estimated B6.7 Station in retaliation for two local Setthawut Tangjit, 21, posted B500,000 bail at Thalang Police would be charged as a juvenile, as million in damage to government teenagers dying in a motorbike Station last Thursday (May 16) for his alleged role in the Thalang Riot. he was still a teenager at the time of property alone. chase by police allegedly pursuing Mr Setthawut was a juvenile at the time. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub his alleged role in the riot. The four police officers involved the teens to arrest them for drugs. Meanwhile, the search contin- in the botched drugs arrest that re- Several police officers were was taken to the Crime Suppression to use violence; ues for 10 other suspects wanted sulted in the deaths of Pathomwat injured in the melee. Division in Bangkok yesterday after- • Taking action that causes chaos for their roles in the Thalang Riot, Panarak, 22, and Thanaporn Kantak- Thalang Police Chief Col Teer- noon (May 15),” Col Teerawat said. in the country; Col Teerawat added. ien, 17 – and consequently sparked awat Liamsuwan confirmed to The “The charges against him will be • Burning of public property “Mr Setthawut is 74th of 84 the riot – remained on active duty. Phuket News last Thursday (May investigated fully. I will not hold a and chattels; suspects in total wanted for their The four officers – Lt Suchart 16) that Phuket native Setthawut press conference because the war- • Uniting with others to cause involvement in the riot,” Col Teer- Luecha, Snr Sgt Maj Prasai Phueng- Tangjit, a first-year engineering rant of arrest issued by the Phuket property damage; awat explained. phol, L/Cpl Kanthaphol Khongnukate student at Southeast Asia Univer- Provincial Court has been in effect • Uniting with others to assault Mr Setthawut was brought to and L/Cpl Phanuwit Kaewsang – were sity in Bangkok, was arrested by since 2015,” he added. officials who are acting in accord- Phuket to have the charges read to quickly transferred from Thalang Crime Suppression Division, with Under arrest warrant No. ance with their duties; him at Thalang Police Station, where Police Station and the deaths of Mr Thalang Police officers present, in 844/2558 issued by the Phuket • Uniting with others to invade the riot took place on Oct 11, 2015. Pathomwat and Mr Thanaporn were the capital last Wednesday. Provincial Court on Nov 18, 2015, government buildings; and “He arrived at 5:30pm yesterday promptly ruled as an accident. “Thalang Police officers travelled Mr Setthawut stands accused of: • Uniting with others to obstruct (May 16),” confirmed Maj Kraisorn to Bangkok to take into custody • Uniting with 10 or more people traffic on a public road. Bunprasop of Thalang Police. Additional reporting by Eakkapop Setthawut Tangjit, 21 years old. He to engage in violence and threatening Col Teerawat confirmed that he “He acknowledged the charges Thongtub

Fake cop robs woman at gunpoint Elephant rides in the sea given all clear PHUKET CITY POLICE ARE HUNTING A N E L E P H A N T R I D E elephant camp presented to a man who claimed to be a policeman and operation at Tri Trang Beach, officers all the [registration threatened a woman with a handgun in Koh south of Patong, has been and ownership] documents for Kaew last Saturday evening (May 18) to rob given the all clear to con- the elephants, and explained her of cash and valuables. tinue despite an outpouring of to the officers that elephants Capt Viphawan Watthanangngernthana- comments online calling for would not walk on corals as nong of the Phuket City Police confirmed officials to investigate amid that would injure their own on Tuesday that the search for the man was concerns that the elephants DMCR officials inspected feet,” he added. continuing. “Investigators are following up were destroying corals near the elephant ride operation “The officers recorded the to find this suspect,” she said. Police at the scene on Saturday. the beach by treading on them. last Wednesday (May 15). exact location of the reef at Tri Capt Viphawan explained that police were Officials from the Phuket Photo: DMCR Trang Beach and will go back notified of the robbery at 5pm. He then pulled out a handgun and threatened office of the Department of to check the corals there two The victim, 40-year-old Ponsawan Konk- the woman to hand over her cash and valuables. Marine and Coastal Resources the sea,” he said. to three times a month,” Mr long, told police that she was hanging out her “He stole B2,000 cash and a gold necklace (DMCR) inspected the opera- “South West Andaman Watcharin said. clothes in front of her room after having a worth about B5,300. He was seen fleeing on a tion last Wednesday (May 15), Holiday elephant camp is “The officers did warn shower when a man approached her. black Honda motorbike,” Capt Viphawan said. confirmed Phuket DMCR the owner of all the elephants the camp administrator to be The man was wearing a black full-face “He did not harm the woman,” she added. Chief Watcharin Thintalang. there. They have seven el- careful and not let elephants helmet with its mirrored visor down, prevent- The man was described as tall and over- “Officers checked and ephants. Tourists have their wander onto the corals. If the ing her from seeing his face. weight. He spoke Thai and was wearing a found that the elephants were photos taken with them and elephants destroy any corals, The man said that he was a policeman and yellow jacket and black long pants at the not damaging the corals there join them while the elephants the camp will be guilty of that he was to search the woman’s room for time of the robbery. as the reef is about 40 metres go swimming (sic),” he said. breaking the law,” he added. drugs, Capt Viphawan explained. Eakkapop Thongtub from where elephants walk in “The administrator of the Waranya Prompinpiras

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We gress in arresting a foreign man are unable to determine anything Pfor stabbing a British national about the suspect’s features from the GENERAL MANAGER in Phuket earlier this month – with images,” he said. the victim and his girlfriend both not He added that Wichit Police do Jason Beavan answering police calls or assisting the know the man’s name and national- 086 479 7471 [email protected] police in any other way, The Phuket ity, though he declined to reveal that News has been told. information publicly. Neil Goodwin, a 35-year-old expat Also, despite having that infor- resident of Rawai, was stabbed in the mation, Col Nikorn confirmed that car park at the WeCafe restaurant his officers have not requested any on Chao Fa West Rd on the evening assistance from Phuket Immigration of May 1 after arriving at the venue British national Neil Goodwin spoke to police at the hospital, but then about locating Mr Goodwin. with his girlfriend, Sudarat Harnma. disappeared, said Wichit Police Chief Col Nikorn. Photo: Chalong Municipality “We have not. We are doing our Mr Goodwin was rushed to hos- own investigation,” he said. pital before police arrived. He had decide he is ready to be discharged.” spoke with police at the hospital, as “My team is checking whether been stabbed twice: once in the left However, that was the last time if they don’t want to talk to investiga- Mr Goodwin has a criminal record shoulder and once in the left side police heard from Mr Goodwin or Ms tors,” he added. in Thailand because his behaviour of the body. Sudarat, Col Nikorn told The Phuket “It is our job to find the man who is weird,” Col Nikorn said. Ms Sudarat accompanied him to News last Thursday (May 16). hurt Mr Goodwin, but we need better “He was stabbed but he does not hospital, where the pair were ques- “We have a problem. The British information,” Col Nikorn said. explain more information to us,” tioned by Capt Chatree Chuvichian victim has not answered any calls Due to the nature of the crime, he added. of the Wichit Police. by police for the past 15 days,” Col police must investigate the incident Col Nikorn declined to reveal any At last report Wichit Police Chief Nikorn said. and do their best to bring the attacker other information about the case, but SALES SUPPORT Col Nikorn Somsuk on May 3 said, “He “He and his girlfriend are still to justice, Col Nikorn added. assured his officers were continuing Siriporn (Nok) Seangmas remains at the hospital until doctors avoiding police contact since they Col Nikorn confirmed that police their investigation. 086 479 7470 [email protected] Police seize haul of weapons, Slow loris tout arrested in Karon drugs in post-Songkran blitz LOCAL WILDLIFE OFFICERS AC- POLICE REGION 8 THIS companied by police attached to the Ministry week put on display 193 fire- of Natural Resources and Environment arms as well as more than (MNRE) arrested a slow loris tout near 310,000 meth pills and more Suwan Khirikhet Temple in Karon on than 2.3kg of crystal meth, Tuesday night (May 21). all seized in a post-Songkran Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area anti-crime blitz from April Conservation Centre Chief Piyawat Sukon 20-30 and May 11-19. told The Phuket News that the arrest took All evidence was presented The slow loris, a protected wildlife animal Region 8 Police Commander place at 9pm. in Thailand, was just 18 months old. to the press at the Region 8 Lt Gen Pongwut Pongsri Officers from Khao Phra Thaew Non- Photo: Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Police headquarters in Mai inspects a weapon seized in Hunting Area Conservation Centre together Area Conservation Centre Khao, in northern Phuket, on raids throughout Southern with police officers attached to the Region Monday (May 20). Thailand. 5 office of the Division of Crime Suppres- it, Mr Piyawat said. Region 8 Police Com- sion of Natural Resources and Environment “But he said that he did not know that the mander Lt Gen Pongwut 193 firearms seized including made the arrest. slow loris was protected wildlife,” he added. Pongsri explained that the 34 shotguns, 53 homemade Also present were officers from the “Officers charged Mr Nares with weapons and drugs were pistols, 89 handguns and 17 Phuket office of the Royal Forest Depart- possession of protected wildlife without seized in raids throughout the air guns. ment, he added. permission in accordance with the Wild- seven Southern Thai prov- Other items seized which “The officers arrested Nares Sang-agart, life Protection and Protection Act 1992. inces that Region 8 Police were on display at the press 32, after he was found carrying a slow lo- Mr Nares confessed to the charge,” Chief are responsible for: Phuket, conference included 310,964 ris, about one year six months old,” Chief Piyawat confirmed. Phang Nga, Krabi, Ranong, methamphetamine pills (ya Piyawat said. “Mr Nares was taken to Karon Police Chumphon, Surat Thani and bah), over two kilos of crystal “Officers were checking along Patak Rd Station to be formally processed,” he said. Nakhon Sri Thammarat. meth (ya ice), and 681kg of when they saw Mr Nares holding a slow loris “The slow loris has been brought back “We focused on major marijuana. while standing in front of the temple. The to the Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area crime cases involving weap- In addition, during the officers checked and found that Mr Nares Conservation Centre, where it will be cared ons, drugs, gambling, pros- campaign 136 fugitives were has no permit to possess a protected wildlife for,” he added. titution, human trafficking apprehended on previously animal,” he added. Mr Piyawat also pointed out, “Mr Nares and previously issued arrest issued arrest warrants, as Mr Nares told the officers that he had the was arrested for doing the same thing at warrants,” Gen Pongwut said. well as 126 gambling cases, slow loris so that he could charge tourists Bang Tao Beach last year.” In total, police arrested 40 immigrant cases and 248 B50 to B100 to have their photo taken with The Phuket News 217 suspects involved in 212 other cases. cases of illegal firearms, with Eakkapop Thongtub

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 PHUKET NEWS 5 Cultural festival underway Week of traditional performances to honour Royal Coronation

The Phuket News the song, 700 women from Phuket other songs and music. [email protected] performed a special dance. 7pm. Singing of the Thai Royal Live performances on Wednesday Anthem, followed by a variety of week of traditional music saw students from Phuket Rajabhat classical Thai dance performances. and dance performances University (PRU) perform a variety 8pm. Singing of the Thai Royal A are being held nationwide of music and dance features, includ- Anthem, followed by a variety of to honour the Royal Coronation of ing To Be Number One numbers and contemporary dance performances. His Majesty The King. The perfor- songs written by King Bhumibol. Sunday, May 26 mances in Phuket are being held at On Thursday evening, students 6-9pm. Students from Phuket Phuket Provincial Hall each night from PRU and from schools under Wittayalai School will sing the Thai for the seven days, which began on the Phuket City Municipality per- Royal Anthem, after which they will Wednesday (May 22) and continue formed traditional Thai music and perform a combination of traditional through next Tuesday (May 28). contemporary music. The evening Thai music and dance shows, along During the week, thousands of also included a performance of the with their own contemporary dance artists and performers throughout the Southern Thai traditional Manora performances. Kingdom will take part in a series of dance and a performance of the Monday, May 27 traditional performances – some of traditional Rong Ngeng sea gypsy 6-9pm. Students from Srinagarin- which can be traced back centuries A dancer performs the traditional Southern Thai dance, Manora. folk dance by the Rong Ngeng dra The Princess Mother School to the Ayutthaya era. Photo: Rajabhat University Nakhon Ratchasima / file Pornsawan Koh Siray Phuket. Phuket, Kathu Wittaya School “Rarely seen performances such The festivities will continue and Cherngtalay Wittayakom will as the khon masked dance, shadow The performances will be broad- to pay tribute to His Majesty The through next Tuesday (May 28), perform a variety of classical Thai puppet and folk dances will all be cast live on the Thai TV Global King. The tribute ceremony was as follows: music and dance shows, as well as featured in the Mahorasop Sompoch Network for viewers in 170 countries. held simultaneously by provincial Friday, May 24 some contemporary numbers. celebratory entertainment,” said All people are welcome to attend governors around the country, at 6pm-9pm. Students from PRU Tuesday, May 28 Culture Minister Vira Rojpojanarat the performances, including those the same time that Prime Minister and schools under the Phuket Pro- Students from Anuban Phuket this week. in Phuket. Attendees are asked to Prayut Chan-o-cha performed the vincial Administration Organisation School and Baan Samkong Municipal Thailand has a tradition of ar- arrive in time to take their seats ceremony in Bangkok, televised (PPAO, or OrBorJor) will perform School will perform: ranging entertainment and art and before each performance, to dress live by MCOT and NBT. traditional Thai music and con- 6pm-9pm. Singing of the Thai theatrical performances after a king’s politely and to wear a yellow shirt The ceremony was followed by temporary music, and a variety of Royal Anthem, followed by live coronation ceremony, Mr Vira said. to honour the occasion. singing of the Thai Royal Anthem shows and dances. music to honour His Majesty The In order to preserve Thai culture, the The week-long cultural festival Sansoen Phra Barami and the song Saturday, May 25 King, a culture show and a variety of government has assigned the Culture in Phuket started at 5pm Wednesday Sadudee Jom Racha, which was Students from Satree Phuket modern dance performances joined Ministry to organise performances with the opening ceremony, followed approved by Cabinet last year as School will perform as follows: by a variety of Thai celebrity sing- to celebrate the coronation of the by Phuket Governor Phakaphong fitting to be performed at events to 6pm. Singing of the Thai Royal ers, including Thai country music new King throughout the Kingdom. Tavipatana leading a ceremony pay tribute to His Majesty. During Anthem, followed by a variety of (luk thoong) star Christina.

Racha Noi sunken ‘treasure’ believed to be cannon, chest OFFICIALS THIS WEEK were hoping to raise an artefact believed to be an old cannon as well as what seems to be an old chest buried in the sand from the seabed off Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket. The finding of the objects was reported by Worapong Yothasut, cap- tain of the dive tour boat Sea-Asta, Rawai Mayor The objects were found during a dive Aroon explained to The tour off Koh Racha Noi, south of Phuket. Phuket News on Wednesday Photo: via Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos (May 22). Mayor Aroon added narong, Mayor Aroon and that Capt Worapong said other officials inspected the that he reported the objects site on Monday. being found last year, but “Our team found that obviously no action had one object looks like an been taken to recover them. old cannon, measuring 1.3 “This time he reported metres in length. Beside the the objects direct to me,” cannon is also what seems Mayor Aroon said. to be a chest, covered with Capt Worapong con- moss and corals, buried in firmed that the objects re- the sand,” Mayor Aroon the seabed today (May 22),” mained at the same location explained. Mayor Aroon said. during a dive tour to Racha “We have coordinated “The objects will be Noi last Saturday (May 18), with Royal Thai Navy and handed over to the ap- Mayor Aroon added. the Phuket office of the propriate officials. They Rawai Municipality Ministry of Culture, as well might even be reserved as Chief Administrative Of- as specialist officers, to have national treasure,” he said. ficer Palad( ) Preecha Jen- the artefacts recovered from Eakkapop Thongtub

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Diving in New Zealand man found CONTACT US t has been a long time had killed 75% of the corals the dwindling number of Thais 1 hanged at Patong hotel [email protected] 076 612 550 coming, but we’re finally around Koh Hei – literally who even wanted to work in Phuket Opinion: Recali- KODCHANAT THINSEPON Iheading in the right di- “Coral Island” in Thai. That the dive industry. That, too, 2 brating the retirement visa Editor rection. Maya Bay has been incredible amount of damage has changed. closed since last year to allow was done in just 10 years. We look forward to the Phuket warned of a week 3 of heavy storms CHRIS HUSTED the marine ecosystem there to But now it appears that the DMCR receiving bountiful Executive Editor recover from heavy damage tide is turning. The understand- support for the “coral guard- Baby Jumbo is dead caused by tourists ploughing ing that tourists will no longer ians” project. That said, we 4 084 307 7408 US Embassy issues advi- [email protected] through the bay year after year. come if there is nothing to see also offer a word of caution sory on medical care for The main marine parks in is finally sinking in. for an agency that has at times 5 Fifteen years working in news and tourists, long-stay expats covering local issues and events the area, such as those at the Another huge turning point been overzealous in its efforts in Phuket, with 18-month hiatus spent working for the Brunei Times Similan and Surin islands, are is the move by officials to to protect the corals. Mandatory health insur- on Borneo. From Queensland, now closed for their annual include foreign expertise in To this we call for full ance for retirement visas Australia; 10 years living in the UK 6 before moving to Phuket in 2000. Degree in business manage- recovery during the tourism helping to save corals in the transparency in all complaints to start July ment. Spare time spent sailing or with family. low season, coinciding with region. Many Phuket dive levied against individuals and Maya Bay gets makeover the arrival of the southwest operators for decades have companies that will soon stand 7 PORIA MERMAND monsoon, which makes sea helped lead the fight to preserve accused of breaking coral- British man stabbed, girl- News & Sport Editor conditions dangerous anyway, the stunning beauty that lies protection laws, and for the 8 friend disappear as police [email protected] and the Department of Ma- beneath our waters. right of those accused to defend hunt for suspect stalls From risk analyst to music producer rine and Coastal Resources Of course there have been themselves to be upheld. Phuket man, 21, arrested to news editor, Poria has worked in (DMCR) is calling for volunteer some Thai groups that have also But all this needs to be various contrasting fields following his 9 in Bangkok over Thalang graduation from university. Growing “coral guardians” to keep watch led the charge – Go-Eco Phuket public and in the open. We can Riot up in central London before moving to Phuket in 2016, he has but one over other popular coral reefs. deserve special mention – but no longer have such matters ambition, freedom. The corals within easy in the early days, the number of privately resolved behind the Phuket elephant rides in the sea given all clear reach of Phuket have taken a foreigners in Phuket’s dive in- tinted windows of some lo- 10 AMY BRYANT battering over the years. The dustry publicly reporting those cal government office. Those Visit thephuketnews.com Lifestyle Editor DMCR only two years ago fouling the seas and destroying days must also sink beneath for all the latest news [email protected] estimated that overtourism our corals easily outnumbered the waves. Former freelance writer and editor for a music news and reviews website in the UK. Now turning her hobby into a career with The Phuket News and HAVE YOUR SAY broadening her scope from music to, well, everything. Likes the weird and wonderful. Save the elephant enjoy a ride on an elephant. before operating on my son. Sea as the plastic can easily Re: Baby Jumbo is dead Stephanie Costa We found out the surgeon end up in the sea during the Every time international was based out of the Vachira rainy season. TANYALUK ‘MANGO’ pressure comes down on this Apart from all the other reasons Government Hospital so moved Janko Bekić, Croatia SAKOOT for not riding them, Asian el- him there. The surgeon did a Chief Reporter house of horrors, the animal ends up dead (big coincidence) ephants’ spines especially are brilliant job of removing the 091 165 0260 often humped, so not shaped Setting examples [email protected] and people move on. Everyone bone from my son’s brain and to support the weight of people responsible for this place exist- closing the wound. Re: Four dead as pickup (even children on younger el- ing deserves nothing less than Mark Cameron truck slams into tour bus WARANYA ‘JOY’ ephants) and doing so all day the treatment of their animals. heading to Phuket PROMPINPIRAS can lead to permanent spinal That includes the corrupt of- Problem is how do you “The 23-year-old driver of Reporter injuries. ficials who allow it to happen. know if you’re being over- a pickup truck...will be charged 091 165 0259 Barry Parsons [email protected] David Pritchard charged for medical services with reckless driving causing and medication? Is there some death”. And nothing will hap- sort of fee listed so we can Tragic and absolutely dis- pen to him, he’ll confess, then NATAPOL ‘TONY’ The price of health check up? I think not... graceful. When will people go about his life. That is part UMLOY Re: Commerce Ministry Gary Smith Translator learn that this is the conse- warns of extortionate hospi- of the problem; people know quence of supporting these 097 335 6689 tal prices there are only minimal conse- [email protected] barbaric places? Choose ethical Note that it is not strictly A rubbish holiday quences. This guy should get tourism. Last month I spent two necessary to go to private no less than 15 years for every NITAD ‘TAE’ MANEE Pauline O’Driscoll hospitals in Thailand. I’ve gone weeks in Thailand. I had the life he took, and five additional THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN to a private hospital or two, opportunity to visit the gor- years for each person injured. NIRAVIT ‘MOS’ VORAVANITCHA Thailand, treat your na- but I’ve also visited several geous Freedom Beach on the Graphic designers tional symbol as it deserves government hospitals. The island of Phuket. However, the Send a message. to be treated! emergency room and walk-in beach and the forest in its im- BenPendejo Dani Brown outpatient care I’ve received mediate background are heavily The Phuket News has been quite good and ex- littered with plastic trash. I Re: Senior monks jailed for Re: Phuket elephant rides in tremely inexpensive, including started cleaning it myself, but fraud the sea given all clear the purchase of the drugs they the amount of trash in different Six years? Hardly seems @thephuketnews The problem is not only locations was overwhelming. prescribe. It’s an option, and appropriate for someone who the riding, it is the way baby not a bad one. So I took photos and I sent is in a position of trust and ADVERTISING elephants [have their spirits] Ken Chiang Mai them to three different institu- broken, are kept in poor condi- tions in Thailand, but so far I respect within the community. tions and hit with sharp hooks We found this out recently haven’t received any answer. This is happening too often. 076 612 550 ext. 605 for the rest of their miserable at the Phuket International The pollution on Freedom The authorities need to make Fax: 076 612 553 lives. Anyone who has learnt Hospital when they tried to Beach is a grave danger for examples of these men. [email protected] about this process cannot surely get us to cough up B250,000 marine life in the Andaman Pete Rum thephuketnews.com 99/7 Moo 1 (Billion Plaza), T. Kathu, A. Kathu, Phuket 83120 Have an opinion? Comment on stories at thephuketnews.com

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 THAILAND NEWS 7 March of 1,000 people for medical marijuana PHICHIT

Sitthipoj Kebui

bout 1,000 people Visitors look at photos of the coronation of HM The King started a long walk at an exhibition honouring the monarch at Siam Paragon Afrom Phichit province in Bangkok on May 14 this year. Photo: Apichart Jinakul to Suphan Buri province last Tuesday (May 21) to raise funds for research and devel- May 4 approved as opment into medical applica- tions for marijuana – and to call for the general public’s new public holiday right to grow the plant as a • Visakha Bucha Day (full medical herb. BANGKOK moon in May) Daycha Siripatra, a re- • Queen’s Birthday (June 3) searcher on using marijuana Marchers begin the THE CABINET HAS AP- • Asaha Bucha Day (full oil for medical treatment, Cannabis Walk Thai- proved the designation of moon in July) led the marchers – including land in Phichit province May 4 as Coronation Day and • Beginning of Lent Day representatives of health and on Tuesday (May 22). a public holiday. (first waning moon in July) alternative medicine organisa- Photo: Sitthipoj Kebui In addition to the 16 official • King’s Birthday (July 28) tions – as they set off on their holidays during the reign of • Queen Mother’s Birthday 256-kilometre-long Cannabis Rang district of Phichit. Public discussions led by rabhotiyan, where the march His Majesty King Bhumibol and National Mother’s Day Walk Thailand from Wat Pah Apart from raising funds people knowledgeable about began on Tuesday, were Mr Adulyadej, three more holidays (Aug 12) Vachirabhotiyan in tambon to develop the production of the medical use of marijuana Daycha’s primary distribu- were added. • King Bhumibol Memorial Thai Nam of Phichit’s Pho marijuana extract for medi- are planned along the route. tion centres. The 19 holidays are: Day (Oct 13) Thale district on Tuesday cal treatment, the march Mr Daycha founded the Among the marchers on • New Year’s Day (Jan 1) • King Chulalongkorn morning. The 20-day walk is aimed at raising public Khaokwan Foundation, the Tuesday were Arthit Ourairat, • Makha Bucha Day (full Memorial Day (Oct 23) is set to finish at Wat Bang awareness of the medical organisation that became president of Rangsit Univer- moon in February) • King Bhumibol’s Birth- Pla Mor in Muang district of benefits of marijuana. The famous for giving free mari- sity, Adm Charnchai Charoen- • Chakri Memorial Day day Anniversary, National Suphan Buri on June 9. marchers called on the state juana oil to cancer patients suwan, president of the Thai (April 6) Day and National Father’s The first day of the walk to allow ordinary people to – and for the legal charges Traditional Medical Council, • Songkran (April 13-15) Day (Dec 5) Constitution Day covered 13 kilometres and grow marijuana as a medical levelled by the Narcotics and Rosana Tositrakul, direc- • Coronation Day (May 4) (Dec 10) ended at Wat Mai Mongkol herb, instead of limiting that Control Board. Wat Wat Bang tor of the Thai Holistic Health • Royal Ploughing Ceremo- • New Year’s Eve (Dec 31). Thung Krathang in Bung Na right to a few organisations. Pla Mor and Wat Pah Vachi- Foundation. Bangkok Post ny Day (May, to be specified) Bangkok Post

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Officials prepare the auditorium at TOT Plc for the first sessions of the Senate and House of Representatives on Friday (May 24) and Saturday (May 25). Photo: Patipat Janthong

Gen Prayut says positives can be found in a multi-party government as each coalition party can implement their election pledges. Photo: AFP PPRP eyes coalition allies kool said on Tuesday (May 21) join the PPRP-led alliance. joint sitting of MPs and senators will ernment,” Mr Chuan said. BANGKOK that the party executive board has Their Majesties the King and be held to choose the prime minister. Commenting on political par- Bangkok Post assigned PPRP leader Uttama Sava- Queen will preside over the opening Speaking after a meeting of ties’ moves to form a coalition nayana and party secretary-general of parliament at the Vithes Samosorn Democrat Party MPs, party spokes- government, Gen Prayut said on he pro-regime Palang Pracha- Sontirat Sontijirawong to negotiate Hall at the Ministry of Foreign Af- man Ramet Rattanachaweng said Tuesday that it should be left to the rath Party (PPRP) is stepping with other parties that are potential fairs today (May 24). the meeting concluded that the parities to discuss the issue and that Tup its efforts to win over the PPRP allies in joining a coalition After parliament has officially party’s executive board will seek he did not want anything to do with it. Bhumjaithai and Democrat parties government. convened, the Senate will hold a information this week on other par- “Parties are still holding talks. to ensure a PPRP-led coalition “Negotiations are under way. A meeting to choose the Senate speaker ties’ stances on the formation of a Don’t get me involved in it,” the government materialises. conclusion will be reached soon. and deputies while the House of coalition government. prime minister said. The PPRP has already sent its There will be good news,” Mr Representatives will select the House He said the party will also hold a However, he said that if there leader and secretary-general to court Kobsak said. speaker and deputies the following joint meeting of MPs and executives is too long a delay in the formation the two parties, viewed as the pivotal Asked about the stance of the day at the TOT Plc Co auditorium tomorrow to decide on whether to of a government, this will likely players, to back its efforts to form a Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties on Chaeng Watthana Rd. join any political alliance. have an adverse impact on foreign coalition government. which have not yet committed their Under Section 121 of the Con- Chuan Leekpai, chief of the investors’ confidence. The combined number of 103 support to the PPRP, Mr Kobsak stitution, parliament must convene Democrat Party’s advisory panel, said When asked about a coalition MPs – 52 from the Democrat Party said the PPRP is waiting for the its first meeting within 15 days of at there were reports of outsiders try- government formed under the PPRP, and 51 from the Bhumjaithai Party – decisions of the two parties and is least 95% of the poll results being ing to interfere in the party’s affairs which could comprise up to 20 par- can tip the scales of power in favour ready to negotiate with them. announced. The EC endorsed 498 by using money to buy Democrat ties, including small ones which of the PPRP-led alliance. Asked if the two parties are out of a total of 500 MPs on May 8. members. were given one party-list seat each, However, the Democrat Party has pressuring the PPRP, Mr Kobsak When the House and Senate “We have to find ways to Gen Prayut said that positives can not yet committed itself to support- said parties are trying to negotiate speakers are royally endorsed, the prevent any outside interference be found in such a multi-party gov- ing the PPRP-led alliance. for what is best for them, especially House speaker, who serves as parlia- from influencing the party’s ernment as each coalition party can PPRP spokesman Kobsak Pootra- when it comes to making a deal to ment president, will decide when a decision on whether to join a gov- implement their election pledges. Commerce Ministry warns of extortionate hospital prices repercussions for overcharging The source said com- to be treated for diarrhoea at BANGKOK patients, after several probes plaints have been received a private hospital. found that many medical via the 1569 hotline alerting “Other complaints mostly THE COMMERCE MIN- facilities often mark up the the ministry to the problem. concern overpriced medi- istry is once again warning prices of their medicines by One caller claimed to cines,” the source said. private hospitals of severe legal as much as 900%. have been charged B30,000 In response, the ministry set up a fact-finding team to review the costs of medical services and medicines at private hospitals and to de- termine if they are fair and reasonable. The source said that in the case where the patient Patients overcharged by private hospitals submit a petition received a B30,000 bill for with 33,000 signatures calling for a new body to control the a diarrhoea diagnosis, the prices of medical treatment. Photo: Bangkok Post fact-finding team found that the hospital in question ments could face jail terms sold at hospital dispensaries added hidden charges to the of up to seven years and/or a could be up to 900% more patient’s final bill, and was maximum fine of B140,000 expensive compared to their found guilty of “over-treating” under the Prices of Goods recommended retail prices. the patient. and Services Act. Once the prices have been The source said hospi- The Department of In- compiled and adjusted, the tal administration officers ternal Trade (DIT) is also DIT will publish the prices found guilty of profiteering planning to invite 70 private on its website for public ref- by marking up the prices of hospitals to explain the rea- erence. medical services and/or treat- sons why prices of medicines Bangkok Post

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 BUSINESS NEWS 9 Expat health insurance Phuket-based broker offers alternative amid visa conundrum BIB Managing Director Eric Dohlon. pointing out that one insurance best money it can while in INSURANCE company would only offer Thailand, and you will be Chris Husted coverage at B148,000 each covered. Now doesn’t that [email protected] for himself and his wife – for make sense? just one year. “And that’s just one solu- s the debacle over “That was four years ago, tion. There are other alterna- mandatory health when I was 80, and so far for tives,” he added. Ainsurance for expats nothing. Why would we spend Regarding future expan- staying in Thailand on Non- this on just one year when we sion of the proposed health Immigrant O-A “retirement” can put this much money aside policy itself, Mr Dohlon point- visas continues to unfold, each year so it is there when ed out that once the policy was Bangkok Insurance Brokers Co we need it?” he asked. created, it could be further Ltd (BIB) Managing Director expanded to cover people in Eric Dohlon, based in Phuket, CREDIT CARDS higher age brackets. is continuing his push for To this, Mr Dohlon offered “When the group member- healthcare policy coverage for another potential solution: ship grows, we can negotiate all retirees in Thailand – and credit cards. to increase age limits. Both he is making good progress. “Banks love credit cards, increasing the age limit on Dr Natthawut Prasert- and I will be approaching application and renewals,” siripong, Chief of the Ministry several major banks to ask if he added. of Public Health’s Department they are interested in creating “An important feature of of Health Service Support, specific types of credit cards all Thai Health Insurance announced on May 8 that the to help solve this problem,” policies is that they are valid Cabinet had approved the new he said. worldwide and not just in requirement on April 2. “Under the new credit Thailand. Even the cheapest “Cabinet approved an extra or another, and this is taken “This is the only way this can Thailand Federation of Swedish cards, people will be able to health insurance policy sold in health insurance requirement into account when insurance be solved,” he said. Associations, known simply deposit B440,000 in a fixed Thailand is valid worldwide. for foreigners applying for companies calculate their pre- “First, I need to get a quote as “SAMS”, the acronym for account with a credit card “Details of the group health one-year Non-Immigrant O-A miums.” from an insurance company. its name in Swedish. linked specifically to that policy will be posted on our visas,” Dr Natthawut said. For people in advanced Thai Health Insurance Co Health insurance premiums account, valid for use only at website ASAP (insurance-in- The new requirement ap- years, blood pressure condi- Ltd has offered me the best skyrocket for elderly people hospitals,” he explained. thailand.com) and emails sent plies to all foreigners aged 50 tions were among the most conditions so far. They are seeking, and pre-existing con- “That way your money to all persons that confirmed or older, he added. common, he pointed out. offering me a discounted ditions is the most important will be sitting in a fixed- their interest in joining the “The insurance policy must The risk of not declaring premium, based on the total factor, Mr Jonsson said plainly, deposit account, earning the group,” he said. provide up to B40,000 coverage pre-existing conditions can be number of group members,” for outpatient treatment and critical, Mr Dohlon noted. “It he explained, noting that the up to B400,000 for inpatient does not have to be related in larger the group, the higher treatment during their stay in order for the insurance provider the premium savings. the Kingdom of Thailand,” Dr to void the policy, and this can “Second, I have to col- Nutthawut said. happen at the most inopportune lect at least 100 applications, As of last Thursday (May time,” he said. then I will have my group 16), The Nation reported that A retiree being taken to policy started, and then I can the new requirement was to hospital for injuries sustained add people in ones, twos and come into effect on July 1. in a motorbike accident might threes – but I need the first 100 That report followed see their policy coverage can- to start the policy,” Mr Dohlon Phuket Immigration Chief celled literally while they are at explained. Col Kathathorn Kumthieng the hospital awaiting medical “Over 2,000 persons have confirming to The Phuket care, all because the retiree submitted their names confirm- News on May 14 that he has did not declare something as ing an interest in joining this yet to receive an order for his simple as high blood pressure group policy. After the total office to start applying the new in their policy application, Mr number of group members requirement. Dohlon explained by example. reach 500 persons, we can BIB cooperates with 18 Mr Dohlon pointed out that negotiate more favourable con- Thai-registered insurance com- the seven companies offering ditions for the group members, panies, Mr Dohlon explained. policies – vetted and approved including covering certain “We will initially choose by the Office of the Insurance medical conditions that will one insurance company to Commission to support the normally be excluded from issue the group policy. When new health-insurance require- cover,” Mr Dohlon said. there is sufficient volume of ment – all require applicants “Then high blood pressure members, more companies to declare their pre-existing will be covered, diabetes will will be asked to join,” he said. medical conditions in order be covered, and so on,” he Mr Dohlon told The Phuket for coverage to be approved. added. News last Friday (May 17) The policies are being of- The need for policies to that he now has one company fered through a special website include pre-existing condi- ready and more than 2,000 set up at longstay.tgia.org. tions is vital, concurs Swedish signatures from potential ap- Since the announcement, retiree Bo Jonsson, who lives plicants to support the policy, the race to provide health in Phuket. which aims to overcome one insurance coverage to expat Mr Jonsson is already at of the biggest obstacles older retirees is on, Mr Dohlon the forefront of the push for people face when seeking noted. “There are at least 10 the Swedish government to health insurance: pre-existing other companies waiting for provide at least state-subsidised conditions. their policies to be approved healthcare insurance for expat “Pre-existing conditions so they can be added to the retirees in Thailand to the are normal for people reaching website,” he said. same level of coverage that retirement years,” Mr Dohlon the retirees are entitled to in said. “Somewhere along the STEP BY STEP Sweden and while living any- way most older people have Mr Dohlon is taking a step-by- where in Europe. As such, Mr suffered one medical condition step approach to the problem. Jonsson serves as Chair of the

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One show, four actors, The Hindu gods in FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 30 roles, 39 Steps... 13 Buddhist Thai culture 15 CORAL VALUES Behind the reef restoration projects at Maya Bay

Moving the propagated corals, keeping them wet at all times. Photo: Juan Leonel

Amy Bryant white sands and speedboats and longtails lined the [email protected] entire stretch of beachfront. The anchors, propellers, keels and hulls of these boats scraped, dislodged or aya Bay has hardly been out of local and otherwise damaged the resident reefs. even international headlines recently. “Damage of the corals in Maya happened right Whether it’s conflicting reports of just how after the movie was shot. Apparently a dune was built long it’s to remain closed, viral videos of that was later washed by the monsoon rains into the schools of blacktip reef sharks returning sea, covering and suffocating the corals. After that to the area or op-eds praising Thailand for the anchoring and beaching of the boats did most of prioritising corals over cash, it certainly the job to kill the reef. Water around the beach is very feels like the eyes of the world are on the shallow during low tides causing boats to get stuck on small bay on Ko Phi Phi Le. the reef,” Manuel explained. MThe former tourist site in Krabi province covers Coral bleaching and harmful contaminants in sun- only 250 by 15 metres but has attracted more than screen lotions have played their respective parts too. a million tourists a year – over 4,000 tourists each Rising water temperatures cause corals to expel the day – since it featured in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio algae living in their tissues, turning them a bleached Hollywood blockbuster The Beach. white. And while the parts per million of the harmful So it came as no surprise when the Department chemicals in sunscreens are not enough to directly kill of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation the corals, they do cause them to become much weaker A coral gardener in action. Photo: Juan Leonel (DNP) announced that the fragile marine ecological in recovering from other damage, such as coral bleach- system had been severely damaged by over-tourism ing. With an estimated 50% of the bay’s fragile marine – seedlings in the case of forests – bring them to shore and subsequently ordered the closure of the bay from invertebrates destroyed, what can be done? in baskets and carefully bond them to rocks using su- June 1, 2018. The DNP’s recent decision to reopen perglue and a patented catalyst developed by Anuar. Maya Bay in mid-2021 follows ecological recovery in Underwater work Once the rocks are laid on a shallow seabed in a tem- the area thanks to their projects supported by the At the helm of the Ocean Quest Global effort at Maya porary nursery area, the catalyst dissolves in a fort- Marine National Parks Operation Centre 3 (Trang Bay is Anuar Abdullah who set up the organisation in night or less – leaving no glue or toxins behind – and Province), Ocean Quest Global, Reef Guardian Thai- his home country of Malaysia in 2010. Anuar and his the corals begin to grow, approximately 10 centimetres land and volunteer divers. team use their own scientifically-proven techniques, in only a few months. At this point, divers can then The Phuket News spoke to Manuel San Martín, an methodologies and materials to restore coral reefs. move the corals on to reefs to form larger, permanent experienced diver from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who Decidedly against man-made, artificial reefs – which colonies. Coral propagation, or coral gardening, though joined Ocean Quest Global three years ago. Manuel, fail to mimic or replicate the role of a natural coral reef remarkably simple on the surface, is incredibly effec- who also runs Pura Vida Diving Koh Phi Phi, kindly in the carbon cycle and as a self-sustaining food and tive and has years of research behind it. took the time out of the group’s latest trip to Maya shade source – they believe that coral restoration must Ocean Quest Global’s most recent coral restoration Bay to explain exactly what’s happening in the area. be undertaken in an all-natural, non-invasive way. Re- work in Maya Bay, which took place between May building damaged reefs, not creating new reefs where 15-20, has drawn particular focus; however, they have What’s the damage? they did not previously exist, is the founding principle been actively involved in the rehabilitation of the area Before its closure, Maya Bay was a far cry from the of their Coral Propagation Programmes. for three years, and indeed in other projects across secluded idyll that guides and brochures promised; Inspired by the model for rainforest restoration, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. a constant crush of day-tripping tourists covered the divers and snorkellers collect broken coral fragments Continued on P12

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“We started surveying the bottom of the bay right dive sites) then fragmented into small 1-2 centimetre after it was closed and started the reef rehab work in pieces then glued on to natural rocks and placed in October. Before Maya we mainly ran small-scale pro- nurseries in the bay. We build the nurseries in such a jects to adapt the method to the local conditions and way that they should reduce the impact of waves dur- to train the local divers. There’s one ongoing project ing the monsoon season,” he added. right by the shore of Phi Phi Don and another in Lam Ocean Quest Global’s work does not end at coral Jom (opposite side of Maya),” Manuel said. propagation/gardening. What makes them the world’s The group’s most recent six-day trip was their final largest coral rehabilitation project is also their active opportunity to move the young coral fragments that engagement with, and eco-education of, local commu- have been planted since last October to calm waters to nities in affected areas. Recognising the challenge of prevent damage during the monsoon season. equipment and training costs associated with scuba “Threatened and damaged fragments of coral were diving, the group are increasingly using freediving to rescued from different areas of Phi Phi Island (mainly include these communities whose livelihoods depend on the health of the surrounding corals.

Next steps The next two years will no doubt fly by – just as the past 19 have since The Beach hit the big screen – and Ko Phi Phi Le will be open once more. What’s next for Thailand’s most popular beach and those working so hard to protect it? Plans by the National Parks Office, announced by Director Songtham Suksawang, include a new mooring spot at Losama Bay – instead of in front of the beach – and a booking system to limit visitor numbers and reduce corruption. Assistant Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a Kasetsart University marine biologist and member of the National Park’s Commit- tee, has also mentioned the development of facilities Anuar thanking those involved. Photo: Juan Leonel such as a walking board, a dock for tourist boats, toi- lets and a residence for officials. Myanmar are already interested in starting a sister According to Manuel, “The next step is to moni- project in a bay with similar conditions there.” tor the progress of the work already done and learn The importance of coral reefs cannot be underes- from that for the next years. This is the first time timated. Harbourers of more than a quarter of all that this or any other coral rehabilitation method marine species, allies of local fishing industries, ab- has been implemented on such big scale so there’s a sorbers of wave energy, protectors of coastal erosion lot to learn and implement for the next stages of the and gatekeepers of unimaginable wonder. We truly project. Results are already positive in many ways cannot afford to lose sight of this again. so there is a lot of hope for Maya’s reef if things keep going the way they are. For more information, visit www.oceanquest.global/ “Ocean Quest has worked in many locations or www.facebook.com/oceanquestglobal/. To see more throughout Southeast Asia but none of those compare of the photography featured in this article, visit www. to what’s going on in Maya. Hopefully this project is juanleonel.com. Special thanks to Manuel for his help The corals are now sheltered from strong waves. Photo: Juan Leonel the first of many others. Delegates from an NGO in during this important project.

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The heavies. Photo: Tony Edwards The chase is on! Photo: Tony Edwards Monty Python meets Hitchcock Don’t miss The 39 Steps at Underwood Art Factory on June 1 and 2 THE PLAY’S THE THING!

Joel Adams

elcome back to The Play’s the Thing! I hope you are enjoying reading these as much as I am enjoying writing them. And this month we have some great news. Next week on June 1 and 2, Theatrix, in coop- eration with Shanti Lodge, Underwood WArt Factory, HeadStart International School and The Phuket News, is per- Love... no, hate... no, love... no, oh, who knows? Photo: Tony Edwards I’m keeping my eye on you... Photo: Tony Edwards forming The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow at the Underwood Art Factory at 7pm. And so forth. The result was what I So a play like this with lots of charac- for you to become part of our growing I’ll give ticket information at the end of have heard called Monty Python meets ters and few actors was just perfect for family of actors and audiences. the article, but first I want to tell you Alfred Hitchcock. us. We’re having the time of our lives. There will be two performances: about this delightful show. Tony Edwards, keen member of Theatrix has worked closely with a June 1 and 2. Tickets are available for While working on this fun and fast- Theatrix and a quarter of the 39 Steps number of wonderful venues around B400 for adults reserved in advance, paced show, I began to imagine how cast, wrote further: Phuket, namely HeadStart Interna- B500 at the door, B350 for children it first came about. Simon Corble and “The 2005 play is a parody on the tional School, The Book Cafe, The 12 and under. Reduced prices are Nobby Dimon were having some drinks 1915 novel by John Buchan and the Green Man, Chalong Bay Distillery, also available for groups and schools. in an English pub in Brent, a north- 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. In 2008 Royal Phuket Marina, Shanti Lodge You can buy tickets at Shanti Lodge, west borough of London, with their the play was nominated for the Tony and more, and I’ve always dreamed of Underwood Art Factory and Serenity friend, playwright Patrick Barlow. Award for best new play. doing something at Underwood ever Resort. Alternatively, to reserve tick- They were discussing movies and got “The concept calls for the entirety since I first saw the place. The Under- ets, contact [email protected] to talking about Alfred Hitchcock’s il- of the 1935 adventure film of the same woods have been great partners, and or call 093-6490066. lustrious career. name to be performed with a cast of we think this is going to be our best We hope you can make it. It’s going only four. The film’s serious spy story is show to date. to be a fun and funny evening. Simon: If you ask me, Hitchcock’s great- played mainly for laughs with a script Our vision is that we will continue est movie was The 39 Steps. rife with allusions to (and puns of the delivering plays, both small and big, Joel Adams is building a vibrant thea- Nobby: What’re you on about? What titles of) other Alfred Hitchcock films. scripted and improv, to the island from tre community right here in Phuket. You about Psycho, North by Northwest, “My three partners in crime and I our two present bases: Shanti Lodge can contact him using the details above. Vertigo? will have the privilege of performing and Underwood Art Factory. We’d love Facebook: Theatrix Group (A slight slur could be noted in their this hilarious play at one of the most speech...) beautiful and unique spaces in Phuket. Patrick: I agree in part with Simon. The Underwood Art Factory is a com- Hitchcock’s career really took off with 39 bination factory/gallery/restaurant/ Steps. That’s what got him to Hollywood performance venue. Really, you could and the rest is cinema… cinematog… just walk around for hours looking at cinematic history. it. It’s located on the bypass road right Simon: Yeah, that’s what I mean. See, next door to Ikea.” Nobby, ya Nob? Thanks for that, Tony. We’re very Nobby: All right, all right. Paddy, you’re excited to be presenting this play, a play… writer… why don’t you make it which is fun for all ages, particularly a play? about nine years old and up. From the Patrick: Oh, I couldn’t do that. There first moments to the very end, there are are so many things you can’t do onstage: comic situations, non-stop action and chases, trains, bridges, the Scottish one surprise after another. We four ac- highlands, London’s West End. Not to tors play a total of 30 main characters! mention oodles of characters. I love plays with small and large Nobby: That’s the fun of it. Do it casts, but in a place like Phuket where with… people are often rather transient, it is Simon: …four actors! difficult to assemble a larger cast. We Patrick: Well, that could be interesting. did Romeo and Juliet in 2016 with a How would you… cast of 30 and it was not easy to pull off.

@thephuketnews 14 EDUCATION THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

The school offers a broad curriculum of opportunity where it matters. Photo: BISP

BISP students delivering an enthralling aerial performance. Photo: BISP Schools fit for purpose? ell, that all depends upon our definition it would be a logical question to ask requirements of university entrance. It Neil Richards of education. Acquisition of knowledge what, in our schools, has replaced this is not surprising that parents are anx- is not what it used to be – knowing a lot once-upon-a-time preoccupation with ious – 13 years of formal education is re- is no longer necessarily considered the the storage and retrieval of facts – much duced to three or four weeks of intense mark of an educated person. After all, of which are considered dull and lacking pressure and memorisation, where a knowledge has been democratised; we in immediate utility – from the dark re- handful of marks can determine destiny live in the age of Google, YouTube and cesses of the human brain? and where failure may be tattooed in- experts aplenty who, at the push of a Since the mid-1980s we have gained delibly upon the collective consciousness button, are able to answer our most arcane questions greater understanding of the functions of entire families. Wand provide us with all the information we could ever and structures of the human brain Little wonder, then, that it is the hope to require for almost everything in our lives. So through advances in brain imaging, relentless emphasis upon examination and the one thing that should have been results that bedevil the real educational abundantly clear is that the brain is needs for the 21st century. Regrettably, continually shaped by experience. Not this will not change for some time to only this, but the most critical periods of come, but in good schools examination brain development are in the first five to success is a consequence of a good educa- seven years of life and then during early tion, and not the purpose. adolescence. During both stages, rapid Schools that deliver a holistic edu- synaptic development and crucial ‘prun- cation and provide the right type of ing’ of neural connections takes place, educational support where it is needed, and as such these have a profound effect and a broad curriculum of opportunity upon later life itself, shaping the values, where it matters most, but particularly habits and attitudes that create charac- in the Middle Years, will lay a strong ter. In school terms, this places the Ear- foundation for success later in life. ly Years and the Middle School as the They will also be happy schools – a most critical periods of development, and condition that should never be underes- arguably where our pedagogical energies timated as far as learning is concerned. should be placed. Yet how far education Of course, examination success still seems to be from that reality. matters, but it is an education for living In a world where much is made of that will matter more... the fact that jobs are no longer for life, …and more. and where greater emphasis seems to be upon creativity, communication, flex- Neil Richards is the Headmaster at Brit- ibility and the crucial ability to transfer ish International School, Phuket. For skills as context demands, schools are more information, visit them at www. still wrapped up tight in the inflexible bisphuket.ac.th

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 CULTURE 15 Hindu statues, Buddhist temples How and why Indian gods feature in Thai history and culture

ou may certainly have noticed that Hindu Ganesha Park. Photo: Pixabay SIRINYA’S gods are very prominent in Thai culture. WORLD Thus, there are often images of these gods in Thai temples and at Thai shrines. In fact, Dr Sirinya Pakditawan Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are the three [email protected] most important Hindu gods representing the recurring and continual cycles of birth, These life, death and rebirth. This trinity, along with the god Indra, Ganesha gods of- andY some enlightened divinities and demons, have ten occur been converted to the Buddhist doctrine according as guardians of tem- to Buddhist belief. Hence, these gods often occur as guardians of temples and monasteries. In addition, ples and monaster- they may also be seen attending the Buddha on im- ies. They may also portant events in his life. be seen attending First there is Brahma (in Thai: Phra Phrom) who is the creator in the Hindu trinity. He is com- the Buddha on im- monly depicted having four heads and the book of portant events. Vedas in his hand. His female aspect is the goddess of learning, Sarasvadi, and his mount is the mythi- cal celestial swan called Hong or Hamsa. Brahma is considered a guard of doors and pediments in tem- ples. Furthermore, he is also popular as a protector of Thai hotels. Thus, in Thai culture, he is a deity of centred vertically on his forehead. Fur- in the Vessantara story which is the good fortune and protection. ther characteristics are a brahmanical last life of the Buddha-to-be. In Thai art, Brahma is depicted in attendance to cord across his torso and sometimes a In addition, Indra occurs on mural Buddhism, along with Indra, at the crucial events in crescent moon which is caught in his paintings where he can be identified by Buddha’s life. Hence, he is also considered to be con- tangled hair. Pravati is his consort and his green colour. Along with Brahma, verted to Buddhism. By the way, Hindu gods might his mount is the bull Nandi. he is kneeling when attending Buddha also be the subject of Thai songs here and there. For The image of Ganesha (in Thai: during particular life events. Thus, it instance, Noi (Krissada Sukosol), singer of the band Phra Pikanet) is also very prominent is indicated that the Hindu gods are Pru, featured a song called ‘Brahma Brahma’. in Thai culture. For example, there is subservient to Buddhism. Another important god is Vishnu who is the pre- the Ganesha Park in Nakhon Nayok Summing up, we may claim that server deity of the Hindu triad. In his hand, he often which is considered a tribute to the Hindu gods play a significant role in holds a disk and a conch shell. His mount is Garuda, elephant-headed god who is Shiva’s son. Thai culture. As a matter of fact, they the mythical bird that is half-human and half-eagle In Thailand, he is commonly seated at not only show that Buddhism and and the natural enemy of the Nagas. In other words, temple portals. What is more, he is also Hinduism are intertwined but also rep- Garuda can be seen as the vehicle of Vishnu. the patron of the arts and a protector of resent a subservience of Hinduism to What is more, Vishnu’s avatar is Rama, the hero business. Buddhism. of the Ramakien tale. In addition, this god is also Finally, we have the god Indra who associated with Thai royalty since the kings of the is the god of Tavatimsa heaven. Hence, Sirinya Pakditawan is half-Thai and Chakri dynasty have ‘Rama’ as part of their names. he is also the god of weather and war, holds a PhD from Hamburg University. Similar to Brahma, Vishnu often functions as a wielding a lightning bolt and riding She enjoys writing about Thai culture. (door) temple guardian. Erawan, the multi-headed elephant. To read the original story, and many Shiva is the destroyer and regenerator aspect of Indra is a temple guardian of portals more, be sure to check out Sirinya’s blog: the Hindu trinity. He usually has a third eye that is and pediments. He is also prominent sirinyas-thailand.de

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Image: steamXO / Flickr Photo: MaxPixel.net Hitting the nostalgia switch Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee suit gamers old and new

Chris Brown make the jump to the mainline games. warding nostalgia trip regardless. That isn’t to say that playing in Elements of both are present: these are Unless you’ve been living under a handheld mode is in itself a negative ome might call this review be- HD remakes of the legendary 1990s rock since 1999, you’ll have some idea of experience – Pokémon was created lated, but it’s taken half a year GameBoy games Pokémon Red and what Pokémon games entail. The basic with portability in mind and they are since these games released Pokémon Blue with the wild Pokémon premise hasn’t changed: you catch wild perfect games for playing in short back in November 2018 for me battles of the original games replaced Pokémon monsters and train them up to bursts on flights or bus journeys. Be- to feel finished with my copy of with the Pokéball-throwing catch me- battle other trainers at Pokémon ‘gyms’, ing able to then play on the TV when Let’s Go Eevee and put it down chanic of the mobile app. This at first eventually earning enough gym badges you get home feels fantastic, and see- long enough to write about it. filled me with trepidation as it sounded to challenge the Elite Four trainers and ing a Pokémon game in glorious 1080p The games are an attempt like the compellingly intricate Pokémon become crowned a Pokémon Master. HD on the big screen for the first time by Game Freak to appeal to the nos- formula of old was going to be dumbed The game doesn’t end there – if you is a joy to behold. talgiaS of longstanding Pokémon fans down for more ‘casual’ audiences. While enjoy collecting things, you’ll carry on The game’s visuals may seem basic whilst simultaneously convincing play- this fear was to some extent realised, catching Pokémon until you have all and childish at first, but the intensely ers of the mobile game Pokémon Go to Let’s Go turned out to be a deep and re- 151 different types, despite the voice in colourful art style and detailed creature your head telling you to grow up and go designs give the environments a warm to an actual real life gym. and inviting atmosphere that will charm Battles haven’t changed much since even the most cold-hearted of gamers. the ’90s and still use the old-school turn- Let’s Go also excels in its sound de- based format of classic RPGs. Learning sign – the soundtrack is phenomenal, which Pokémon are weak against which and hearing tunes first heard as beeps move types and taking advantage of this and boops on a GameBoy two decades in battles is as rewarding as ever. Some ago remade and fully brought to life on early reviews griped that battles were a modern sound system is almost too too easy due to the overpowered Pikachu nostalgic to bear. or Eevee companion given to you at the Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go beginning of the game, but I chose not to Eevee are for the most part exactly use my Eevee at all, making battles just the same game, and your choice will challenging enough to keep me engaged largely be based on which of the titu- until the end. lar characters you want to start your Where Let’s Go really differs from journey with. Aside from this Pikachu the classic games is the catch mechanic. or Eevee starter choice, the games dif- Back in the day, a Pokémon had to be fer in a handful of Pokémon who are weakened in battle before being caught exclusive to each game. This forces you in a Pokéball. In Let’s Go, no battle to get social and trade creatures with a occurs; you offer berries to calm the friend who has the other version, either creature before chucking Pokéballs by local Bluetooth or over the internet. until it’s successfully caught. The me- You can also battle other real life chanic is a carbon copy of the one used trainers online, increasing the potential in the Pokémon Go mobile app, but in- playtime of the game well beyond finish- stead of swiping a phone touch screen ing the main story. Fans of Pokémon Go to throw, Let’s Go requires you to make on mobile will be delighted to hear that a throwing action picked up by the mo- they can even send Pokémon from their tion sensor in your Switch controller. phone to their Switch via Bluetooth. This was a fun novelty on the first few In Pokémon Let’s Go, Game Freak attempts, but quickly became my only has succeeded in delivering a game major criticism of the game. The direc- which appeals to hardcore fans whilst tion of your throw just isn’t accurately becoming more accessible to casual picked up which makes catching active gamers and the next generation of Pokémon who move around the screen players. Despite some disappointing a frustrating chore. Luckily, detaching issues with motion controls, the game your Switch from the TV and playing in delivers on its promise of comfort- handheld mode allows you to aim with ably easing new players into the world a control stick and throw with the click of Pokémon without sacrificing the of a button, massively increasing your complexity and challenge craved by es- catching ability. Game Freak’s decision tablished Pokémaniacs. to block access to this superior control option when playing through a TV is Chris Brown is a perpetual manchild frankly baffling, and it often forced me attempting to pass off playing video to play on the Switch’s small handheld games as a real hobby. Originally from screen when I really wanted the full England, Chris has been living and cinematic experience of the TV. working in Phuket for four years.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 HISTORY 17 A brief history of the chilli Where did this most indispensable Thai cooking spice originate?

fried clown knifefish balls with string Suthon Sukphisit bean only uses pounded orange chilli o many people, Thai food pepper. Nam prik kapi (Thai shrimp without chilli is not Thai paste chilli sauce) only uses small food. Despite its significance bird’s eye chilli. But if we are to make in Thai cuisine, there are pad kraprao (stir-fried holy basil dish), many questions that remain we must use large bird’s eye chilli. Red unanswered about chilli. cayenne pepper is used for deep-fried How did chilli first arrive in fish with sweet and sour sauce. Nam Thailand? What kind of chilli prik num (northern-style chilli paste was it? How many chilli species do we dip) will never use bell pepper because Thave now? Which one is most popular? it will lose some spiciness. Do Thai people consume the highest For noodle condiments, ground dried amount of chilli in the world? These are bird’s eye chilli would be ideal. But for questions many people want to explore. chilli vinegar sauce, different types First, there is no proper record as to of chilli are used for different types of when chilli first arrived in Thailand. noodles – ground green bird’s eye chilli But broadly speaking, chilli might for beef noodle, sliced yellow chilli for have hit Thai shores centuries ago fish ball noodle, sliced green and red when Portuguese traders came to the cayenne pepper for pork noodle and Eastern world to do business. They dis- ground red cayenne pepper for yen ta fo embarked at several port cities in the (pink noodle soup). Middle East, India and Malaga. They Photo: Artem Beliaikin / Pexels This is the story of chilli, start- reached Thailand – then Siam – during ing from when it first arrived in the the early Ayutthaya period. chilli available at that time, which in- to the demand of the market and the Kingdom. After a long period of si- At that time, the city of Ayutthaya cluded Bang Chang chilli, bell pepper, chefs. Despite all these new breeds, lence, chilli has become a superpower. was a trade centre. Ships from China bird’s eye chilli, pumpkin-shaped chilli, certain varieties are rarely seen and Now Thai cuisine is widely recognised and Persia stopped here and sold and cherry pepper, white pepper and so used such as white pepper, pumpkin- by people from all over the world. bought materials to trade. forth. The book also contained recipes shaped chilli and cherry chilli. They might not know every dish, but Many believe that chilli was among but only Bang Chang chilli and bird’s Cooks need a comprehensive under- what they know very well is that the the merchandise brought here by Por- eye chilli were used. standing regarding the use of chilli. spiciness that comes from chilli is tuguese traders from the Americas. Bang Chang chilli has its origin in Certain types of dishes use certain Thailand’s national flavour. Apart from chilli, they also brought Samut Songkhram. People in the old types of chilli. For example, spicy stir- Bangkok Post spices from India, Persia and Malaga. days relied on Bang Chang chilli as It may have been just dried chilli seen from recipes in various cookbooks. that was traded. Dried chilli in Siam It is a large cayenne pepper with thin was purchased by the Chinese, who skin and thick flesh. When dried, Bang took it back to their own country to Chang chilli gives a moderate level of sell. This is why a number of towns in spiciness, suitable for making chilli China also consume chilli. paste and chilli dips. However, Bang That was an assumption with Chang dried chilli was later dominated regard to the arrival of chilli in Thai- by other types of cayenne pepper. Also land. No one knew what kind of chilli people stopped growing Bang Chang was first brought. People might later chilli because the areas were washed grow their own chilli using chilli seeds. by seawater. So the chilli sort of disap- But what was chilli for? During the peared. Only 10 years ago people began Ayutthaya period, there were certain to grow it again. They found various palace dishes such as saeng wa, or cayenne pepper species and bred them, prawn salad, that were flavourful but giving birth to a new variation that is did not use chilli. quite close to Bang Chang chilli. They Chilli was believed to have been named it Man Bang Chang chilli. used but not quite popular. It reap- Today’s chillis are new breeds that peared in a piece written by Sunthorn aim to satisfy people’s taste buds. Peo- Pu, the greatest poet during the reign ple call chilli different names; some of King Rama II, who mentioned chilli call it by the place of origin, some call and salt as an ingredient for venison. it by the area in which it is grown. He did not say what people did with New chilli variations include yellow the venison, though. That’s how chilli cayenne pepper or Bang Bua Thong appeared again – over 100 years after chilli, white chilli that looks like sweet the Ayutthaya period. pepper and bird’s eye chilli that is Chilli was mentioned in a royal longer. We also have Bang Sor giant cuisine cookbook titled Tamrab Sai Ya- chilli, Jinda chilli, hua rue chilli, huai owapa, which was published 78 years si thon chilli, Karen chilli and many ago. The book listed the varieties of more. These varieties aim to respond

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CLASS ACT MEDIA AND IMAGE ASIA THROW PARTY TO CELEBRATE MERGER The staff of Class Act Media and IMAGE asia enjoyed a party in front of their offices at Billion Plaza in Kathu on May 17. Superb food was provided by Two Chefs and groovin’ beats delivered by Live 89.5’s Jason Wilder and Chris Howson. The event was a lot of fun. A big thank you to all the special guests who stopped by.

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Ribs, beats, brews - Wednesday Phuket Sundowners - May 24, 2019 Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with sweet corn AustCham Thailand is delighted to invite members and guests chowder, blue cheese salad, moist cornbread and finished off from AustCham and partner chambers to join our Phuket Sun- BANG WAD A THON with a bread and butter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flow- downers to be held on Friday 24th May, 2019, at Le Méridien Community Ride / Scoot / Walk A Thon at Bang Wad Dam. ing and your toes tapping as you wash down those tender ribs Phuket Beach Resort. Price: Baht 500 for AustCham mem- PIWC May Dinner Minimum donation of 200 baht per person. Snacks and Drinks with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack set 1,400 Baht, half bers, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Come join us either with your partner, friends or by yourself to available for purchase. Sausage sizzle. All proceeds to benefit Rack set 1,100 Baht. Reservations, SALA Phuket, events@ Members. Baht 900 for non-members. meet new friends. Cost: 1000 Baht Time: 6:30 Registration for RIDE 4 KIDS V3.0. salaphuket.com, 076-338-888

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Farewell Craig Ferguson - Australian Consul-General On behalf of Australians in Phuket, Squires Loft on the beach road in Patong shall be hosting an informal farewell dinner to celebrate the efforts Craig Ferguson contributed to the local Australian community, from 6.15pm. 990 THB p.p. Starters & nibbles from 6.15pm, Squires Famous Pork Ribs, Mini Aussie Burgers & Arancini Balls with a selected drink on arrival. Main Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019 Course a choice of: Australian Premium Sirloin Steak 300gm Laguna Phuket Marathon has helped to put Phuket on the Or Crispy skinned Tasmanian Salmon fillet. RSVP by 27th map as a running mecca, delivering an event to the highest Phuket Wellness Connection 2019 May to Sharon Joyner Ph. 0935 782 282. international standards that is a qualifier for the Boston Mara- (registration free is 12,000 baht) Free Oli- thon, is professionally timed by Sportstats Asia, and is certified goscan testing (8,000 baht value). Novotel by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Phokeethra Hotel Phuket, [email protected], 061 Races). Laguna Phuket Marathon 2019 offers six distances: 401 0345 1 2 km Kids Run, 5 km and 10.5 km will take place on Saturday 2 Major Freshwater Fishing Events JUN 8th June in the afternoon while the Half Marathon (21.0975 June 30th and July 6th. 2 Major Freshwater Fishing Events at SAT km), Marathon (42.195 km) and Marathon Relay (42.195 the amazing Exotic Fishing Thailand. Huge prizes valued at 1 km) will take place on Sunday 9th June in the morning. For million Thai Baht. Free entry for spectators, great afternoon the full schedule, visit http://www.phuketmarathon.com/race- out for the family. Exotic Fishing Thailand, Exotic Fishing Thai- schedule land, Phang Nga, [email protected], English 088 379 9377 and Thai 081 199 5922.

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Grow Boating Networking Evening - June 2019 The Elton John tribute show Prime at Rock Salt This month’s Grow Boating we are delighted to announce by Tim Hedges Prime at Rock Salt is the home of smoke and fire at Naiharn that Asteri, a sister company to Asia Yacht Agency, will be our Experience the ultimate Elton John tribute act performed by Beach. An exclusive eatery, Prime offers a collection of drinks sponsors. Asteri is the official distributor for Thailand Tom Hedges (colleague and approved tribute artist by Sir El- roasted, smoked and chargrilled creations from its custom-de- for Zodiac, Bombard and Avon RIB’s. www.asiayachtagency. ton John himself) accompanied by the famous Dream Beach Da Endorphine Live Charity Benefit signed kitchen. The al fresco dining experience is completed com/ There will be a light buffet sponsored by the Speakeasy Club fresh seafood buffet! Buffet and Show priced at THB All ticket proceeds will be donate to benefit the destination with panoramic ocean views across Naiharn Beach. Open Yacht Club and special prices on your favourite local drinks. 2,200 nett per person. Dinner starts from 7.00PM and show kids foundation supporting orphanages across Thailand. Get Daily 6.00 – 10.00 pm at Naiharn Beach For more informa- Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. There is no starts at 8.30PM. Dream Beach Club, reservations@dream- your tickets at EVENTPOP. Hard Rock Cafe Phuket, Hard tion and bookings, please call +66 76 380 200 or rocksalt@ entry fee, just drop your business card or register at the bar. beachclub.com, 098 048 3500. Rock Cafe Phuket, 076 366 381. thenaiharn.com

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GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER 4 months of the life of the average American driver is spent waiting for red lights to turn green. 9 restaurants only in the entire US serve genuine Japanese Kobe beef. It can cost up to $600 for a steak. 40 percent of food produced in the US is never eaten, while 1 in 8 American households can’t afford an appropriate food supply. Nai Harn Beach sunset. Photo: Claudio Pittalis 1904 Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to [email protected] was the year the modern T-shirt was created. It was marketed to single men who didn’t know how This week in history to sew or replace buttons. May 24, 1883 Bram Stoker, is published. lanthropist, and Sherpa Tenzing The Brooklyn Bridge in New York Norgay become the first people City is opened to traffic after 14 May 27, 1703 to reach the summit of Mount years of construction. Tsar Peter the Great founds the Everest, on Tenzing Norgay’s 4,000 city of Saint Petersburg. (adopted) 39th birthday. lattes was the order placed with May 25, 1977 Starbucks by Steve Jobs when Chinese government removes May 28, 1987 May 30, 70 AD a decade-old ban on William West German pilot Mathias Rust, Siege of Jerusalem: Titus and his making the first public call from Shakespeare’s work, effectively just 18 years old, evades Soviet Roman legions breach the Second an iPhone. He then said “just ending the Cultural Revolution Union air defenses and lands a Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Wall of Jerusalem. Jewish defend- kidding” and hung up. started in 1966. private plane in the Red Square ers retreat to the First Wall. The in Moscow, Russia. He is imme- May 29, 1953 Romans build a circumvallation, Source: Uberfacts May 26, 1887 diately detained and released on Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand cutting down all trees within 15 Dracula, a novel by Irish author August 3, 1988. mountaineer, explorer and phi- kilometres. Source: Wikipedia

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Julian Guyer the tournament worshipping the squad and the fact we one of the guys in our team.” have three frontline bowlers ngland captain Eoin England wrapped a 4-0 (Archer, Chris Woakes and Morgan believes the home ODI series win against Liam Plunkett) who all take Etournament hosts have Pakistan on Sunday and Mor- the new ball affected that done everything they possibly gan would rather they were decision.” could to get themselves ready next playing their World Cup Back-up spinner Joe Denly for a tilt at the World Cup. opener against South Africa also missed out, with Morgan One-day cricket has long – at The Oval on May 30 – saying: “I spoke to Dave and been the poor relation of the than a warm-up match against Joe last night and obviously international game in England reigning world champions said longer term, with the in terms of status. But a hu- Australia in Southampton on length of the tournament we miliating first round exit at the Saturday. are likely to get injuries – they 2015 World Cup in Australia “We’d like to start playing are next in line, no doubt and New Zealand – with tomorrow,” said Morgan. about that. Morgan made captain only “We’ve had some really “I still see them play- shortly before the tournament good preparation against ing a part in our World Cup in place of axed Test skipper Pakistan, I don’t think could campaign. Alastair Cook – prompted a have gone better, chopping “But a tough decision had major rethink. England captain Eoin Morgan (pictured May 19, 2019) said his team is ‘positioned in and changing. Everyone just to be made and hopefully the Now England, bidding the best possible place at the moment’. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby wants to get on with the tour- right one for the squad.” to lift the men’s trophy for nament.” As for Archer, Morgan the first time, head into a their 15-man squad for the “Our exceptional days international believes England As widely forecast, Sussex said: “Jofra has come in and tournament starting on May 50-over showpiece event. are better than we could have can cope with the increased fast bowler Jofra Archer – who done exactly what he’s been 30 as the world’s number one Since the 2015 World Cup imagined – the world records pressure to deliver a title- only qualified for England in doing for Sussex and other ranked side in ODI cricket. England have twice set a new etc – I could never have seen winning run. March and has played just franchise teams around the “Absolutely no regrets, record for the highest total those at the start of 2015,” “It’s a huge opportunity, three ODIs – edged out left- world. we’re positioned in the best in an ODI innings – 444 for said middle-order batsman we’re looking to express our- arm quick David Willey, a “I think he’s come on possible place at the moment,” three against Pakistan at Trent Morgan. selves and continue to play as mainstay of the team, for a in the games he’s played. Morgan told reporters at the Bridge in 2016 and 481 for “That expectation has we have in the last four years. place in the World Cup squad. If he continues to improve launch of England’s World six against reigning world shifted with level of perfor- “The other one is to in- Explaining Willey’s omis- throughout his career, he’s a Cup kit in London on Tuesday champions Australia, at the mance.” spire the next generation of sion, Morgan said: “It’s simply very exciting prospect.” – just hours after they unveiled same venue, last year. And the former Ireland cricketers to come into the because over the course of AFP

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THE THAI WOMEN’S TEAM LEFT for Europe on Tuesday (May 21) for their final preparations ahead of next month’s Fifa Women’s World Cup. They aim to reach the second round at Thailand manager Nualphan Lamsam, third France 2019 although they are in a tough right, poses with her players at Suvarnabhumi group with the defending champions USA, airport yesterday. Photo: Bangkok Post European giants Sweden and South American debutants Chile. up matches – one each with the national sides In their first World Cup appearance at of France and Belgium and the other versus Canada 2015, the Chaba Kaew missed out Belgian women’s football club K Kontich FC. on a place in the last 16 on goal difference. Coach Nuengruethai Sathongwien said: The World Cup will take place from June “Although we will be facing strong teams, 7-July 7. every Thai player has improved and is more The 25-member team will have three warm- experienced now.” Bangkok Post

@thephuketnews 30 SPORT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 F1 mourns loss of a legend Three-time world champion Niki Lauda passes away at 70 BOX OF ing into the German Grand start Lauda Air, his first airline Prix at the infamous Nür- – he later started Niki, which NEUTRALS burgring, Lauda suffered a he merged with Air Berlin monumental crash on the in 2011, and Laudamotion, Michael Lamonato [email protected] second lap. Smashing through which still flies today – but some fencing, his Ferrari burst by 1982 McLaren was able to ormula One is in mourn- into flames and bounced back lure him back to competition, ing ahead of this week- onto the track, where it was and in 1984 he won his final Fend’s Monaco Grand struck by two oncoming cars. championship in a titanic duel Prix after the death of three- He was extricated from with teammate Alain Prost, time world champion Niki the flaming wreckage with beating the Frenchman by Lauda. third-degree burns and dam- half a point. He retired from Lauda’s family said in a aged lungs from inhaling the driving for good at the end statement that the 70-year- toxic smoke and transferred of 1985. old passed away peacefully to hospital in a coma, where But his motorsport career surrounded by loved ones on he was administered last rites. was far from over. After a Monday night (May 20) after But contrary to his bleak consultancy role with Ferrari a period of illness. prognosis, Lauda stubbornly in the early 1990s and a brief “A role model and a bench- willed himself back to health, stint running Jaguar in the mark for all of us, he was a and just six weeks later he was early 2000s Lauda became a loving and caring husband, in the car at the Italian Grand non-executive chairman with father and grandfather away Austrian Niki Lauda attends the Prix. Bandaged, bleeding and a 10% share of the Mercedes from the public, and he will be ‘legends race’ in Spielberg in in obvious pain, he qualified F1 team in 2012. The German missed,” the statement read. June 2018. Photo: Erwin Scheriau fifth and finished fourth in marque has dominated the “His unique achievements front of Ferrari’s rapturous sport since 2014, winning all as an athlete and entrepreneur better described as a force on a series of loans and his It took Lauda just one sea- Monza home crowd, com- five drivers and constructors are and will remain unforgetta- of nature than mere mortal. own salesmanship to make it son to deliver on his promise, pleting one of sport’s most titles since. ble, his tireless zest for action, Nothing could stop the through the junior categories, storming to his first champi- remarkable comebacks. Lauda was as formida- his straightforwardness and plucky Austrian from find- and he paid to drive in his first onship in 1975, but it was his Hunt claimed the champi- ble a force on the track as a his courage remain.” ing a place at the pinnacle of Formula One seasons. battle to defend the title in onship by a point, but Lauda driver as much as he was off Niki Lauda was one of motorsport. His graft threatened to 1976 against McLaren rival won it back the following it in his later years. Always Formula One’s favourite sons, Forsaking his wealthy bankrupt him until Ferrari, James Hunt that defined his season, proving the crash cost an energetic and engaging but the famously cool and parents by opting for a career seeking its first championship career and underlined the ir- him none of his speed. presence in the paddock, he’ll calculated driver nicknamed in motor racing rather than the in a decade, came knocking repressibility of his will. After two years racing with be sorely be missed by all in ‘The Computer’ would be family business, Lauda relied in 1974. Leading the title race go- Brabham he retired in 1979 to Formula One.

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Live Sports TV Schedule No room for sentiment *Times may be subject to change SPORT START STOP EVENT TEAMS / INFO Friday 24th May as Giroud faces Gunners Rugby Union 14:30 16:30 Super XV Chiefs v. Reds 16:40 18:30 Super XV Brumbies v. Bulls FOOTBALL Rugby League 17:00 18:45 NRL Knights v. Roosters

AFP Cricket 16:20 00:30 ODI – Cardiff Sri Lanka v. South Africa Saturday 25th May livier Giroud is rel- Rugby Union 12:10 14:10 Super XV Sunwolves v. Rebels ishing the prospect 14:30 16:30 Super XV Crusaders v. Blues of beating his old O 16:40 18:30 Super XV Waratahs v. Jaguares Arsenal team-mates when he lines up for Chelsea in the 20:00 22:00 Super XV Stormers v. Highlanders Europa League final in Baku 22:10 00:00 Super XV Sharks v. Lions on May 29. Rugby League 12:00 14:00 NRL Raiders v. Cowboys The 32-year-old French World Cup winner’s move Motor Racing 19:30 21:30 Formula 1 Qualifying, Monaco across London 18 months ago Cricket 16:20 00:30 ODI – The Oval India v. New Zealand has failed to deliver the regular Cricket 16:20 23:30 ODI, Southampton England v. Australia first team football he hoped Sunday 26th May after falling behind compa- Rugby Union 15:30 00:30 London 7’s Twickenham triot Alexandre Lacazette and Rugby League 13:00 15:00 NRL Dragons v. Sharks Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the pecking order at Arsenal. Motor Racing 19:15 19:45 Formula 1 Qualifying, Monaco However, he has played a 19:45 22:30 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix huge part in the Blues run to Cricket 16:20 00:30 ODI – Bristol South Africa v. West Indies the Europa League final and Olivier Giroud says blue blood is running through his veins now as Chelsea prepare is the joint top scorer in this to play his old club Arsenal in the Europa League final.Photo: Ben Stansall season’s competition with 10 goals. memories aside. year despite attracting interest ers and I’m a sociable person, time at Arsenal. They would find your place. “I always like playing “I enjoyed the years I spent from French clubs, says he I always try to communicate.” be more patient,” he added. “I don’t want to kill the against my old teams,” Gir- there. It has been a big part found no problem in fitting in Giroud believes there is “At Chelsea you have to dreams of these young Chelsea oud, who won three FA Cups of my career, my first club in with his Chelsea team-mates a more cut-throat culture at be ready quickly because in players. in five-and-a-half years at England and it will always be following his reported £18 his new club compared to the terms of trophies it has been “They are very talented, Arsenal, told the Daily Mail. special, but now I feel my blood million (B729 million) transfer. Gunners and part of the reason the best club in England for but it makes sense because “It’s going to be tough, and is blue. The same as the national “I settled in quickly. I felt why Chelsea have outstripped the last 10 years. Chelsea invest more in every it could be painful if it’s not team, blue suits me well.” like part of the family straight Arsenal for silverware over the “You don’t have time at transfer window and they buy going the right way, but you Giroud, who says he is close away,” said Giroud. past decade. Chelsea and when you are more top players in the world have to put the feelings and to agreeing to stay on another “I knew a few of the play- “Maybe you would get more young it is quite difficult to who are more experienced.”

Arsenal: Baku ‘unacceptable’ host over 60,000,” said Arsenal in FOOTBALL a strongly worded statement. “On behalf of our fans, ARSENAL HAVE BRAND- we would like to understand ed the decision for Azerbaijani the criteria by which venues capital Baku to host their are selected for finals,” added Europa League final with Arsenal's Armenian mid- Arsenal’s statement. Chelsea as “unacceptable” as fielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan “What has happened this fans struggle with the logistics will miss the Europa League season is unacceptable, and and cost of attending the game final. Photo: Ian Kington cannot be repeated." on May 29. Arsenal’s Armenian mid- The London clubs were for not reserving more tickets fielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan given 6,000 tickets each by for travelling fans. said that he will not be join- UEFA for the match at the “We are bitterly disap- ing the squad for the final for 68,700-capacity stadium, more pointed that UEFA can only fear of his safety amid a long than 4,500 km from London. make a maximum of 6,000 dispute between Armenia and UEFA cited Baku’s limited tickets available to Arsenal for Azerbaijan over the Nagorny airport capacity as one reason a stadium with a capacity of Karabakh region. AFP

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[email protected] Formula 1 mourns the loss of legend Sport Niki Lauda > p30 CARBALLO CROWNED CHAMPION Argentine takes first playoff hole to win Singha Laguna Open (approximately US$63,860) lot of chances. I made bogeys GOLF event co-sanctioned by the today on holes one and 18 The Phuket News All Thailand Golf Tour which were the only two [email protected] (ATGT). holes that I three-putted,” The 40-year-old Carballo said Carballo, who dropped rgentina’s Miguel only needed one extra hole to another shot on his way home. Carballo prevailed edge out his competitors on The victory marked his Aon the first playoff the par-four 18th hole, after second ADT title since he hole to win his second Asian rolling in a crucial six-foot triumphed in a seven-hole Development Tour (ADT) putt for birdie while Kim playoff battle in Indonesia Argentina’s Miguel Carballo title in the final round of the and Chinnarat settled for last August and became the won his second ADT title at Singha Laguna Phuket Open tied-second. first Argentinean to win on the Singha Laguna Phuket last Sunday (May 19). Carballo, the reigning the region’s secondary circuit. Open last Sunday (May 19). Carballo entered the round ADT Order of Merit win- “I am very happy to win Photo: Laguna Golf Phuket four shots off the pace, but a ner, dropped a shot on his again. It is my second playoff birdie blitz led him to close first hole but recovered with victory on the ADT and it to welcome another worthy Marathon and Triathlon, this Leading final round scores: with a six-under-par 64 and a birdie on the second. He came at the right time because champion at the third edition professional golf tournament 265 – Miguel Carballo 65 68 force a play-off with Joo- gained momentum towards I was planning on going back of the Singha Laguna Phuket is now another highlight on 68 64, Chinnarat Phadungsil hyung Kim of Korea and the middle of the round with to Argentina for a month after Open. our annual calendar. 68 64 68 65, Joohyung Kim Thailand’s Chinnarat Phad- five straight birdies starting this. My goal now is to win “Thanks to All Thailand “Although nobody walked 65 65 67 68 ungsil at the award-winning from the sixth hole and added on the Asian Tour,” added Golf Tour and Asian Develop- away with Banyan Tree 267 – Hein Sithu 69 68 63 67 Laguna Golf Phuket. an eagle on hole 14 that en- Carballo, who took home ment Tour for bringing this Group’s special US$10,000 268 – Danny Masrin 63 69 Kim and Chinnarat re- sured his place in the playoff. a prize purse of B300,000 event back to Laguna Phuket, hole-in-one prize, Argentina’s 67 69 turned with rounds of 68 and “I played solidly all four and six Official World Golf following our recent award of Miguel Carballo will get to 269 – Itthipat Buranatanyarat 65 respectively to tie with rounds and was hitting it Ranking (OWGR) points. “Best Sports Event Venue in stay at our flagship resort 69 70 65 65, Sam Gillis 67 69 Carballo on a 15-under-par good. All my birdie putts Mr Ravi Chardran, Man- Thailand” at SPIA Asia. With Banyan Tree Phuket as part 66 67, Pannakorn Uthaipas 70 265 total at the end of regu- were either tap-ins or inside aging Director of Laguna our long history of destination of his winning prize,” added 66 64 69, Suradit Yongchar- lation play at the B2 million 10-feet and I gave myself a Golf Phuket, was pleased sporting events including the Mr Chardran. oenchai 68 66 64 71

Carballo is awarded the top prize of B300,000 after winning the Open. Photo: Laguna Phuket Golf

Miguel Carballo drives the ball on his way to victory. Photo: Laguna Phuket Golf

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