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INSIDE TODAY February 23 - March 1, 2013 PhuketGazette.Net In partnership with The Nation 25 Baht ‘THEY CAN TAKE DIRECT ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL ACTIVITY’ Aldhouse Land title deeds back in hot seat Department of Special Afraid to fight Investigations picks up the murder charge torch in Sirinart National Park Full story on page 2 probe as DNP struggles to maintain momentum White Police By Orawin Narabal aim to clean THE Department of Special Investigation (DSI) stepped in this week to expedite the ongoing investigation of up dirty cops illegal land encroachment in Sirinart National Park. MEMBERS of the Office of In- Acting on a complaint from The Department of Na- spector General (OIG) arrived in tional Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), Phuket on February 19 to intro- whose own investigation seemed to ground to a halt last duce a nationwide program de- year when an expected 366 investigators from Bangkok signed to oust crooked police of- failed to arrive, the DSI has taken the reigns. ficers and slowly change police “I believe DSI will make the work flow faster be- culture in Thailand. cause they have more authority to check for the details Each of the 1,460 police sta- and documents than DNP has and they can take direct tions across Thailand will have 10 action against illegal activity because they are more in- of its officers selected this year dependent,” Sirinat Marine National Park chief to help gather information about Cheewapap Cheewatham told the Gazette. the behavior of police officers and Where appropriate, the DSI will be using the newly the station’s actions as a whole. revised Anti Money Laundering Law to prosecute cases, “The officers will receive the explained Prawuth Wongsinil, chief of the DSI Con- honor of becoming ‘White sumer and Environment Protection Office. Police’. Another 10 will be “The new law will be used to press charges of… selected next year. Continued on page 8 DSI helps with investigations initiated by former DNP Director-General Damrong (pictured). Continued on page 3 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 23 - March 1, 2013 Aldhouse afraid to put on

Business gloves for murder trial An in-depth look into By Chutharat Plerin fuel consumption habits in Phuket. Page 11 BRITISH kickboxer Lee Aldhouse admitted in court Monday that he was afraid to fight the premedi- Property tated murder charges he faces for Bill Barnett pegs Layan the slaying of former US Marine Dashawn Longfellow in 2010. Beach as the next Phuket Nonetheless, the confessed killer hotspot. Page 14 entered a plea of “not guilty” in front of a judge at the Phuket Provincial Court. Arts/Entertainment “I am afraid to fight the case. I Get your fix of books, heard that if I plead guilty, my blues, bodies and big penalty will be commuted,” Aldhouse told the judge. names. Page 38-39 “Do not listen to anyone. Listen to me. I am telling you to History stick with the truth,” the judge replied. The Urak Lawoi, a people Aldhouse recounted to the court who settled an entire his version of the night’s events that led to the death of Mr archipelago. Page 41 Aldhouse was extradited from the UK in December 2012. Photo: Gazette file Longfellow. And though Aldhouse did confess to the judge that he to the Gazette. arrested by British authorities upon Charity killed the 23-year-old American However, Mr Tawan explained arrival at Heathrow Airport, Lon- It’s the gift that keeps on Marine, he maintained that he did that his understanding was that the don, on an unrelated charge. not have the premeditated inten- death penalty would not be con- The British national is the first giving – the indestructible tion of murder. sidered as an option in the person to be extradited from the soccer ball. Page 42 Aldhouse faces charges of pre- sentencing if Aldhouse were found UK to Thailand in more than 100 meditated murder under Section guilty, as he had already confessed years, according to Col Wichit 288 of the Thai Criminal Code. to stabbing Mr Longfellow. Intorrasorn from Provincial Police Sport The penalty for that charge is Aldhouse, also known by his Region 8. FILA meets in Phuket to death or a term of imprisonment kickboxing nickname “The Aldhouse is not due to be pre- discuss the future of of 15 to 20 years, Tawan Pitbull”, fled Thailand on August sented in court again until August. Sukyiran, the public prosecutor 17, 2010, three days after the slay- He will remain in the custody of the wrestling. Page 48 assigned to the case, confirmed ing of Mr Longfellow. He was Phuket Provincial Prison until then. ‘Missing’ Swiss student pleads guilty Sidecar backslide kills one A MOTORBIKE with a sidecar carrying six Burmese workers slid to Ranong Immigration theft charges down a hill and flipped over in the THE Swiss student who was mother was in Ranong to post her Blue Canyon Country Club on thought to be missing for a month daughter’s 130,000-baht bail bond. February 14, killing one and seri- before she was found in Ranong Cpl Rungroj Somjai of the Ranong ously injuring two. Prison has pleaded guilty to theft Tourist Police reported at that “One of the passengers, Mr charges, receiving a suspended time,“She confessed to the over- Muang, told us that they worked sentence. stay, but denied stealing the at the Blue Canyon Country Club When Tscherina Nora Janisch, camera.” and were returning home after a 22-year-old Swiss exchange On February 9, Ms Janisch work. Their motorbike had trouble The motorbike and sidecar flipped as they slid down a hill. student, refused to pay a three- pleaded guilty to theft in the going up a hill, and eventually slid day visa overstay fine on Ranong Court, the Gazette was down it at a high speed and flipped condominium project within the December 25 last year, she was told by a court officer. over,” said Tah Chat Chai Police country club. arrested by Ranong Immigration “She received a 6,000-baht fine Duty Officer Prakob Boonkwan. “Mrs Su, 35, died at the scene. officers. Tscherina Janisch. Photo: Travelfish and was sentenced to seven A Blue Canyon Country Club One female passenger suffered a Officers said that while they months in prison,” the officer said. staff member explained to the broken arm and one of the men were processing her arrest, she Ms Janisch remained in jail for “However, because she pleaded Gazette that the Burmese work- broke a leg. The others were not stole a Canon PowerShot A640 almost a month before her family guilty, she received a one-year ers were not part of their staff, seriously injured,” Lt Col Prakob from one of their desks, and she learned where she was. suspended sentence,” he added. but were part of an outsourced added. was charged with theft. On January 23, Ms Janisch’s – Orawin Narabal construction team working on a – Thawit Bilabdullar German survives three-storey fall from balcony A GERMAN tourist who fell from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room on the morning of Feb- ruary 16 is still on life support, but has been moved out of ICU and is said to be in stable condition at Vachira Phuket Hospital. Patong Police received a report at 2:45am that Alexander Sven Zott, 35, had fallen from the third floor balcony of his room at the Kalim Resort. “His arms and back were bro- Alexander Sven Zott is still on life support at Vachira Hospital. ken and blood was flowing from Inside the man’s hotel room come with me to paradise. I love a head wound,” said Lt police found an unaddressed you with all my heart. Kiss…” Thawatchai. letter which said, “I am dead; – Thawit Bilabdullar February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Top cop grapples with Valentine’s Day case

By Thawit Bilabdullar “They pointed a gun at Benz’s head,” said the girl. “They should PHUKET’S top cop took the be charged with attempted reigns in a Valentine’s Day violence murder.” case after a teen couple expressed The case investigator, Thalang their concern to members of the police officer Niphon Temsang, Commander Amarin Akaravong of the OIG talks to police officers in Phuket Press Club that the alleged confirmed that the couple filed an Phuket about police culture. attackers would be protected from attempted murder complaint with the law by their father, a Thalang the police on Sunday. police officer. “The case will be sent to the Police culture to Police Commander Choti juvenile prosecutor because both Chavalviwat summoned Thalang the suspects are minors,” he added. face shakedown Police Acting Superintendent Ms Koy told members of the with new officers Sirisak Wasairi to Phuket Press Club report to him imme- ‘They pointed a last Friday that on From page 1 diately about the the evening of Feb- . case, which revolves gun at Benz’s ruary 14, she and Eventually, we will be able to around the claim of head. They should her boyfriend were change police culture for the bet- a 17-year-old girl that leaving the garage ter, and bad police officers will she and her boy- be charged with owned by Benz’s not be able to function within the friend, were attempted murder’ father when two ‘White Police’ organizations,” attacked by two – Koy boys rode by on said Commander Amarin teenage boys whose a motorbike and Akaravong from the Office of father is Sen Sgt Maj Wichit Dada “looked at them in an unfriendly Inspector General. of the Thalang Police. way”. “We have to pay more attention The girl, given the pseudonym “Suddenly, the two teenagers, to the performance and behavior “Koy” because she is a minor, who are Sgt Maj Wichit’s sons, of our officers. We have heard further alleged that after the turned the bike around and came that some police officers have attack, Sgt Wichit restrained her back to us. They hit me and Benz Ms Koy required 10 stitches, while her boyfriend needed a total of 17. even become drug dealers, which 18-year-old boyfriend, Benz with a metal rod,” Ms Koy said. is painful to find out. Densiri, while one of the boys Half an hour later, the couple of the boys threatened him with not really want to accept our com- “The public has shown more threatened him with a gun. went to the restaurant owned by his father’s gun. plaint,” Ms Koy said. and more concern with how po- Sgt Maj Wichit is the driver for the boys’ mother to ask why the Nonetheless, Ms Koy says she When contacted by the Ga- lice are behaving – we can see this the Thalang Police Superintendent boys had attacked them. “We live was able to defuse the situation to zette, an officer at Thalang Police from the number of complaints and was also the driver for the in the same village and we’ve never the point that she and Mr Benz station stated that Sgt Maj Wichit about police acting inappropriately previous superintendent. had any arguments,” Ms Koy said. could leave and be treated at said Mr Benz’s wounds were that are being filed with us,” Pol The two parties involved in the Outside the restaurant, the teen- Thalang Hospital. caused by jewelry his son was Gen Amarin stated. case, as well as Thepkrasattri agers started to fight again. During Ms Koy needed 10 stitches in her wearing. Sgt Wichit also told He made it clear that the goal Mayor Piyawat Jirajamorn and the fight, Mr Benz was cut. face and Mr Benz required eight for fellow officers that his son was of his visit to the island was to about 20 of Koy’s relatives took “Sgt Maj Wichit Dada was a neck wound and nine for the wounded in the fight and was taken see whether or not the police of part in a meeting at Thalang there,” she continued. “He should wound on his head. After receiving to hospital. Phuket were adequately fulfilling Police Station on Sunday to have helped us stop the fight.” treatment at the hospital, the two The four teenagers were at one the needs of the people, especially resolve the issue. Instead of helping the situation, went to the Thalang Police station point very close friends and “did tourists. Despite three hours of talks, they Ms Koy alleged that Sgt Maj to file a complaint. everything together”, the officer – Kritsada Mueanhawong were unable to reach a solution. Wichit restrained Benz while one “I could tell that the police did told the Gazette. Swiss tourist flips car, dies in Rawai A SWISS tourist allegedly trying to avoid a police checkpoint in Chalong died early this morning after his car hit a shelter in Rawai, flipped and landed in the sea. The 46-year-old was driving with a female companion when he hit the already damaged shelter at the sea gypsy village in Rawai. “We got the report at about 5:20am,” said Chalong Police Deputy Superintendent Jumroon Plaiduang. “We went to the scene and saw a Toyota Vios in the sea, about two meters from the shore. The bridge railing and the shelter on the road near the sea were dam- aged from the crash,” Lt Col Jumroon said. The car hit the already damaged Rawai pier shelter before it flipped and “The body of the man was still landed in the ocean below. in the car. His female compan- ion, who is from the Philippines, Col Jumroon that the couple had point in Chalong, so they went was sitting and crying on the been drinking all day and had through Rawai, she allegedly told shore,” he said. “She had been gotten massages, then continued police. rescued by people who wit- drinking into the night. Witnesses said the car was go- nessed the accident.” When they were ready to ing at high speed when it hit the The woman, named by police return to their hotel in Patong, they shelter. only as “Ronalyn”, reportedly told wanted to avoid a police check- – Kritsada Mueanhawong 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 23 - March 1, 2013

DBD investigates Thai legal and DSI investigates Russians accounting firms By Orawin Narabal he said. The DSI plans to inspect busi- A SPECIAL investigation by the OFFICERS from the Department nesses in the Cherng Talay area Department of Business Develop- of Special Investigation (DSI) first, and then move on to Patong, ment (DBD) into foreign-owned launched their own inquiry on Kata and Karon. businesses in Phuket has revealed February 13 into Cherng Talay Col Somboon invited locals links to Thai legal and accounting locals’ complaints that Russian with information about foreign- firms here that may be helping business were stealing their jobs. owned businesses operating companies set themselves up The visit comes in the immedi- illegally to report them to the De- illegally in Thailand. ate wake of the Phuket partment of Special Investigation “These firms may be allowing Employment Office’s crackdown at 02-8319 888. foreigners to use their company on illegal foreign businesses Baan Bangtao Taxi Club Vice address to represent the physical currently underway. President Kasem Samran building of the foreigners’ Lt Col Somboon Sarasit, head explained the problem local taxi business. of the DSI’s Bureau of Special drivers are facing to Col “They may also be offering their Crime Unit 3, said that he was in Somboon. staffers’ names as nominee share- Phuket to investigate Russian- “There are about 400 taxi driv- holders,” DBD Director Wutthichai owned businesses with nominee ers in the Cherng Talay area and Wipusanawit said on February 18. shareholders. all of them live in Cherng Talay. DBD Phuket office chief “We will inspect the area and They use their own cars to do their Nimitra Mangkajit said that at this collect information from local ven- business – it is a local business in point no wrong doing had been dors who are struggling because our community. OrBorTor President Ma-ann Samran (right) shows Lt Col Somboon Sarasit established. of these companies,” he said. (center) Russian-owned businesses in Cherng Talay. Photo: Orawin Narabal “We have heard from some “Right now, we are just con- “After that, we will check with tourists that Russian business ducting a thorough examination of the Department of Business to a million baht,” he said. Co, Ltd, the company that volun- operators told them not to use ser- the companies,” he said. Development to see if these com- “If Thai nominee shareholders tary shut its Bang Tao office after vices run by local people and it The special investigation team panies are being issued work are involved, they will also be taxi drivers protested against it and has caused us a great deal of will be targeting companies in permits or not,” he added. charged,” he added. tore down its sign on January 28. trouble,” Mr Kasem said. four other provinces: Chon Buri, “Owners of companies that Col Somboon, who was ac- “We have called Dan “About 2 years ago, we made Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat have not been issued work per- companied by Cherng Talay Wanbaworn, who is the Thai enough money to support our Thani and Krabi, Director mits for their foreign staff face a OrBorTor President Ma-ann nominee shareholder and a mem- families, but after our jobs were Wutthichai said. maximum penalty of three years Samran, said that he would start ber of management team to talk stolen, we have been unable to – Kritsada Mueanhawong imprisonment or a fine of 100,000 by inspecting Alex Holiday Tour to us tomorrow [February 14],” make enough money,” he said. Myanmar Navy comes ashore in historic visit

Myanmar Navy arrives in Phuket. Photo: Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command TWO warships from the The Thai Navy visits Myanmar Myanmar Navy arrived in Phuket once every year or two. However, on Wednesday in the navy’s first this will be the first time the diplomatic visit to a foreign coun- Myanmar Navy has visited any try. foreign country. The Myanmar Navy, which “The visit shows that Myanmar currently operates more than 122 has become more open, and is a vessels, will arrive in Phuket to good sign of growing relations mark 65 years of diplomatic rela- between the Thai and Myanmar tions with Thailand. The visit navies,” he said. offers the chance for joint mili- The ships, with 80 to 100 of- tary discussions, Lieutenant ficers on board, arrived in Commander Chaloemsak Chaijit of Phuket at about 7am on Febru- the Naval Civil Affairs Department ary 20. They were welcomed by of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area officers from the Third Naval Command told the Gazette. Area Command and will stay for “There will be talks about mili- three days. tary relations, possibly about a The diplomatic visit will not be joint marine patrol for the first all work. time,” Lt Cdr Chaloemsak said. “The first social function will “The warships, UMS 561 and be hosted by the Myanmar Navy UMS 562, are ships used for on their ships on February 20. The coastal patrols in Myanmar terri- next day we will host a social event torial waters around the Ranong at Cape Panwa hotel,” Lt Cdr border,” Lt Cdr Chaloemsak Chaloemsak said. added. – Chutharat Plerin February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Communication, infrastructure Enough water as important as full reservoirs for dry season By Orawin Narabal

DESPITE the Phuket Water- works’ assurance on February 13 that water supplies were going to keep taps in Phuket wet this dry season (see panel), the Gazette received a report on February 14 Mr Pisak announced a plan to that a resident of Baan Rockgarden improve Kog Tanod reservoir. 5 in Rassada had been without Photo: Chutharat Plerin water for three days. PHUKET has enough water on The Gazette relayed the infor- hand to supply the whole prov- mation to Mr Pisak Chonlayut, ince this dry season, said Pisak Manager of the Phuket Provin- Chonlayut, Manager of the cial Waterworks Authority, and Phuket Provincial Waterworks learned that a water pipe had Authority on February 13. broken, preventing water from At a meeting to discuss reaching the area. Phuket water supplies chaired “On February 11, the water by Phuket Governor Maitri pipe that carries water from the Inthusut, Mr Pisak said that 48.5 filtration plant in Bang Jo in million cubic meters of water are Thalang broke, so it caused a currently in reservoirs in Phuket water shortages in Kamala, Cherng province, with 7.2 million at Talay, Srisoonthorn and Rassada,” Pipes and pumps that work and officials who communicate are needed to keep water flowing. Photo: Gazette file Bang Niew Dum, 7.3 million at Mr Pisak said. Bang Wad and 34 million in other “We have been able to fix the Rassada Municipality. The munici- “They added so much water of pressure. reservoirs around the island. problem,” he added. pality tried to resolve the issue by that it caused a problem with the “The Baan Rockgarden 5 and He announced a plan to In addition to a busted pipe, adding more water into the reser- booster pump at the reservoir and Baan Srisuchart Grandview 2 conserve water at the Cherng miscommunication caused further voir near Kuan Din Dang in Baan it broke, which is why there was locations have water now, but the Talay Reservoir, Kog Tanod, water problems in the area, he Sapam,” Mr Pisak said. a recent water shortage in those pressure is low, and if a lot of which overflows – a waterline said. Kuan Din Dang is where water locations,” he said. people use water at the same time, will be run from the reservoir “During a recent water short- processed by the Bang Jo filtra- The problem has been tempo- it might not be enough,” he added. to the water filtration plant in age, the residents of Baan tion plant is held before a booster rarily solved by replacing the Mr Pisak said the booster pump Bang Jo in Thalang next year at Rockgarden 5 and Baan pump sends it to Rockgarden 5 broken pump with an older pump. would be completely fixed and a cost of 99 million baht. Srisuchart Grandview 2 in and Baan Srisuchart Grandview 2, However, the older pump is water supplies returned to normal – Kritsada Mueanhawong Rassada reported the problem to he explained. unable to provide the same level by February 17. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 23 - March 1, 2013 Students plant rare species of palm in honor of Princess Sirindhorn PHUKET teachers and students helped plant Initiative of Princess Sirindhorn to preserve and 100 rare White Back Palm trees near Ton Sai protect the natural beauty of Thailand. Waterfall on February 14 in honor of HRH The White Back Palm, also known as the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. ‘Governor’s Palm’, is indigenous only to Khao Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut led the tree Pra Taew and was first identified in 1929 by planting ceremony, which included officers from an Irish botanist, according to Khao Pra Taew the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environ- chief Pongchart Chuehom. Mr Supakij had 2,000 baht worth of ment. Teachers and students from Muang “When Princess Sirindhorn visited Ton Sai marijuana in his possession. Thalang School and Weerasatree Anusorn School Waterfall on December 18, 1996, she planted joined the ongoing project to preserve and pro- White Back Palm trees,” Mr Pongchart said. tect the unique nature within Khao Pra Taew. In addition to planting 100 trees, partici- National defense Governor Maitri explained that the project is pants helped spread fertilizer around an derived from the Environmental Conservation additional 219 trees. Governor Maitri plants one of the 100 rare White volunteer nabbed Youth Camp initiative which is part of the Royal – Kritsada Mueanhawong Back Palms in Khao Pra Taew. with marijuana THALANG Police arrested a national defense volunteer with two bags of marijuana at a check- Six busted for drugs valued point in Thalang on February 16. When police saw a white Toyota Vios attempting to avoid the checkpoint at Baan Yamu at 8:30pm, they stopped the car, at B1.5mn north of Phuket driven by Supakij Benjamas, 29, and searched it. POLICE busted a drug ring “We found two bags of mari- February 14, netting drugs with juana in a peanut can,” Thalang a street value of about 1.5 million Police Deputy Superintendent baht when they arrested six drug Amnuay Kraiwutthianun said. dealers with ya bah (metham- “We found a card identifying phetamine), ya ice (crystal the driver as a national defense methamphetamine) and cough volunteer,” Lt Col Amnuay said. syrup in Phang Nga. “The value of the marijuana Acting on a tip-off, police went was 2,000 baht and Mr Supakij to the home of Chaiyuth was charged with possession and Prasanphan, 35, and his brother use of a class 5 narcotic,” said Col Somchai Prasanphan, 40, in the Amnuay. “The maximum penalty Muang District of Phang Nga. is up to five years in prison or a “They found 4,003 ya bah 50,000 baht fine.” pills, 488.90 grams of ya ice, 70 The checkpoint at Baan Yamu bottles of Iwadil cough syrup, a on Saturday was part of an initia- list of customers and used drug tive organized by Phuket paraphernalia,” said Phang Nga Provincial Police Commander Provincial Police Commander Choti Chavalviwat to crack down Chalit Kaewyarat. on drugs and weapons in Phuket. Also in the house were At the time of Mr Supakij’s ar- Boonyawee Wareesri and All six suspects were charged with the possession, use, sale and distribution of a class 1 narcotic. rest, the checkpoint was manned Thanawat Petchkliang, both 27 by top brass: Thalang Police years old, who confessed that 52, and his son, Natee Boontem, baht. They confessed to using and distribution of a class 1 narcotic. Deputy Superintendents Amnuay they were visiting Mr Chaiyuth 26, were also involved in the drug distributing drugs,” he said. Mr Wareesri, Mr Petchkliang, Kraiwutthianun, Pisit Chunpet and and Mr Somchai with the inten- distribution process,” Maj Gen “The items we seized are worth Mr Chaiyuth and Mr Somchai Wiwat Chumnankij, as well as tion of using drugs. Chalit added. over 1.5 million baht,” Maj Gen were additionally charged with the Thalang District Chief Administra- “We questioned the four of “So we went to their house and Chalit added. illegal distribution of a pharmaceu- tive Officer Siripong Leeprasit. them and found out that two men arrested them after finding 600 All six suspects were charged tical product – the cough syrup. – Thawit Bilabdullar who live nearby, Bulard Boontem, more ya bah pills and 146,480 with the possession, use, sale and – Kritsada Mueanhawong PMBC treats, releases three beached dolphins THE three Spotted dolphins that beached themselves on February 7 in Khao Lak have not returned to land after being treated and released back into the sea, Patcharaporn Kaewmong, a veterinarian at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) con- firmed to the Gazette this week. “I think they are safe since they have not come back to us,” said Dr Patcharaporn. When the dolphins beached themselves, Dr Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, of the PMBC’s Veterinarians treated the dolphins before releasing them into the ocean. Endangered Species Unit (ESU) rescue workers to a pool,” Dr phins might have swum to shore was alerted of the situation and Kongkiat said. because they had grown tired and went immediately to the scene. The dolphins were all females, were separated from their pod. “We went to the beach in front about 2 meters long and weighing The veterinarians treated them of the JW Marriott Khao Lak 40 to 50 kilograms. They were with vitamins and antibiotics Resort & Spa. By the time we weak and one of them had before releasing them back into the arrived, the dolphins had been scratches on its skin, he said. sea 500 meters from shore. moved by Khao Lak and Pak Weep Dr Kongkiat believes the dol- – Kritsada Mueanhawong February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 Student drowns Ranong visa-run van flips at Ton Pariwat A VISA-RUN van returning to Phuket from Ranong with 10 Russian passengers flipped three times as it allegedly took a sharp turn waterfall at high speed on the wet roads of Phang Nga on February 13. None of the passengers was seriously injured. “On the way to Ranong the driver was going very, very fast. We understood that he was a professional driver, but everyone felt uncomfortable with the speed,” said Kristina Doran, a Russian expat who moved to Phuket last July. A crowd gathers after Mr Ali’s body is pulled On the return trip the driver slowed down from the water. Photo: Thawit Bilabdullar somewhat, “like 110km”, Ms Doran said. The passengers relaxed, and as it started to A STUDENT from Dubai drowned at Ton rain, Ms Doran fell asleep. Pariwat waterfall in Phang Nga on “That’s when the van flipped three times. Valentine’s Day after having left his friends I heard the road was wet and there was a to explore the area. sharp curve. People slammed into each Muhammad Ali, 20, had separated from other as the van was turning over,” she told his friends to “walk around and take pho- the Gazette. tos” in the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Conservation After the van came to a stop, the Area after a morning of rafting at Kong passengers managed to open a door and Songprak, said the conservation area chief get out. Two women had trouble breathing Uthen Siriphuwanart. and four people had back problems, but no- “His friends returned to their car to wait body appeared to be seriously hurt, Ms for him. When he didn’t arrive two hours Doran said. later, they reported to us,” Mr Uthen said. “It was really magic that everyone was Officers started to search for Mr Ali, but Rescue workers attend to one of the 10 Russians who was in the visa-run van when it okay,” Ms Doran added. flipped three times on its return to Phuket from Ranong. Photo: Gazette file were forced to stop at sunset. Immediately after the tour van passen- The next morning, divers found Mr Ali’s gers climbed free of the wreckage, a car the Gazette. upset with the driver, I know he was fast, body in the pool below the waterfall. moving at high speed also flipped on the The hospital bill was covered by the visa- but I’m not upset with him,” Ms Doran “His friends said Mr Ali couldn’t swim curve, Ms Doran said. run company’s insurance, Ms Doran told the Gazette. and thought that he might have… fallen into “It was like a movie,” she added. explained. The Gazette contacted the visa-run the water,” said Phang Nga Provincial Po- Six passengers from the tour van were “At first I went to my lawyer and company, KBV, with the number provided lice Deputy Commander Saman Chainarong. taken to Bangkok Phuket Hospital. wanted to get compensation for the acci- by Ms Doran. However, the staffer who The Embassy of the United Arab Emir- “They had bruises, scratches, and some dent because I could have died, but I ended answered the phone denied that their ates and Mr Ali’s family have been informed had rib pain, but no one was admitted to up doing nothing about it because I am visa-run van was involved in the incident. of his death, confirmed Mr Uthen. the hospital,” emergency room staff told alive. I don’t know why, but I’m not – Phuket Gazette – Kritsada Mueanhawong 8 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS February 23 - March 1, 2013 Idle hands to empty pockets Patong police catch real estate, gambling con artists By Kritsada Mueanhawong

PATONG Police arrested two con artists on Monday who allegedly GLO battles rumors that the lottery made more than 16 million baht is fixed. Photo: Chutharat Plerin by posing as real estate agents and luring potential clients into fixed gambling matches of fantan while National lottery they waited for “rich buyers” to visit their property. draw in Phuket Acting on reports from two men who said they had been Wasan Choothong to fight rumors scammed out of 200,000 and 900,000 baht, police arrested of rigging results Wasan Choothong, 29, and TO DISPEL rumors that the Tiwalai Ruprasut, 58, at the national lottery is rigged, the entrance of Bangla Road in Patong. Government Lottery Office Both had outstanding arrest (GLO) will be staging one of its warrants for fraud. lucky draw mobile events in Mr Wasan had three warrants, Phuket at the Metropole Hotel in issued by Phuket City Police, Bor Phuket Town on March 1. Pud Police and Ranong City “The rumor was started by a Police with total fraud accusations scam letter which guaranteed that totaling about 15 million baht. Mrs the numbers people chose would Tiwalai had a fraud warrant issued The pair made over 16 million baht from their gambling hustle. Tiwalai Ruprasut be drawn, for a fee,” Phuket pub- by Bang Saphan Police in lic relations chief Punyawee Prachuap Khiri Khan for about 1.3 over 16 million baht.” would be a long wait for the buyer “The next thing they knew, the Thongsiriseth explained. million baht. The scam was simple Col to arrive, during which the vic- victims were broke,” said Patong “The lucky draw mobile event “The suspects told police that Chiraphat said: Mr Wasan and Mrs tims would be invited to gamble Police Deputy Superintendent is meant to give people an oppor- they had conducted many scams,” Tiwalai posed as real estate agents to kill time. Associates of the Paisarn Sangthep. tunity to see the lottery draw said Patong Police Superintendent and approached people trying to scammers would be called in to The Patong Police are process, including the equipment Chiraphat Pochanaphan. “They sell some land or a house, offer- participate in a rigged game of preparing to transfer the two con they use during the drawing,” Mrs said the total amount they had ing to arrange a meeting with a fantan, which is a traditional Chi- artists to other jurisdictions for Punyawee said. made through these scams was rich prospective buyer. There nese game of chance. prosecution. “Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut will chair the event, and other Phuket dignitaries and local DSI launches fresh attack on illegally issued land title deeds leaders, as well as the press, will From page 1 have been issued for 3,000 rai of “Our investigation process will be money laundering charges that can be present,” she said the 60,000 rai national park. These strong and fair,” Lt Col Prawuth be levied,” he said. A local government officer will …selling, changing or transfer- land title deeds were then sold to said. “We will investigate those who To help investors determine join the GLO staff in choosing the ring protected natural resources, groups of foreign investors to are really involved in the process of whether or not land they are con- lucky numbers, she explained. environment or any country prop- build 14 hotels and resorts,” Lt Col issuing illegal land documents. sidering purchasing may be legally “After witnessing the process, erty,” Lt Col Prawuth said. Prawuth told the Gazette on Feb- Some of these land documents have sold, the DNP has developed a people will no longer believe that The law requires certain busi- ruary 19. passed through many hands. Inves- program called “DSI Map”, which the lottery can be rigged,” Mrs nesses, such as gold dealers, car “We have also found investors tors who just bought the land might provides an IT database with sat- Punyawee added. rental agencies, antique dealers queued up to apply for suspicious not know the background of the land ellite images and aerial GLO will hold a talk from 9:30 and, critically, land brokers, to file land title deeds for about 360 plots titles, so we cannot press charges photographs of Thailand, ex- to 11:30am at the Metropole Hotel detailed reports with the Ministry of land in the national park,” he against them – we have to be fair to plained Lt Col Prawuth. the day of the drawing on the topic of Finance every time they make added. them,” he said. “The program shows the “Do you believe in a rigged lottery?” a transaction above a set baht The DNP stopped issuing “We are examining the details national park and national pro- The drawing itself, starting at amount, to be determined by the Chanote titles for land in the park of the park land and the resorts tected forest borders,” he said. 2:30pm, is open to anyone inter- ministry. area after 1964, and any land that and hotels that were suspected of “The program is only in Thai, ested in watching in person, Penalties for breaking the law are has a Chanote issued after 1964 encroaching on the park. After that but we hope to have an English though it will be necessary to one to ten years in prison, 20,000 is to be considered illegally owned, we will send the information to the version available soon,” he added. show an official form of ID. to 200,000 – baht fines, or both. explained the former head of the Anti Money Laundering Office The current interactive map can – Chutharat Plerin “Suspicious land title deeds DNP, Damrong Phidet, in August. (AMLO) to check if there are any be found at www.dsi-map.go.th. February 23 - March 1, 2013 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Insurgents’ defeat sparks fresh bombing campaign militants were killed without a single casualty on the marines’ side. The death toll was the worst The 12-year-old girl. Photo: The Nation for the militants in a single day since hostilities re-erupted in 2004. Cops offer reward The following Saturday, the in- surgents appeared to take revenge, for information with a series of explosions in MILITANTS in the Deep South re- Pattani City that killed two rang- on torturing duo sponded to a devastating defeat in ers and injured 12 people. POLICE have offered a 100,000- which 16 of their number were At least 10 explosive devices baht reward for information lead- killed by the Royal Thai Marines by were found in various locations in ing to the arrest of a Thai couple launching a series of bomb the center of the city. Among the suspected of enslaving and tortur- attacks in Pattani City last Saturday. targets were a night market and a ing a now 12-year-old Karen girl The bombs killed two rangers, restaurant at the central clock tower. over a five-year period. wounded 12 people and damaged Officials were instructed to step The pair, Natee Taeng-orn and a bar, shops and a department up security in the city, as the Rattanakorn Piyaworatham, deny store in the city’s bustling insurgents were believed to be the charges and had been released commercial district. planning more attacks in revenge on bail following their arrests Despite the fresh violence, the for the failed ambush. earlier this month. government says it is planning on Meanwhile, the government They have since disappeared. offering an “olive branch” to mili- Military in the Deep South prepare for more attacks. Photo: The Nation says it is planning to replace The young victim told police tants by replacing the Emergency enforcement of the Emergency she had to do housework without Decree that applies in the Deep February 13, when around 50 But due to a tip-off, the Royal Decree with the more lenient pay and help Mrs Rattanakorn South with the more lenient armed men wearing army uniforms Thai Marines were waiting for Internal Security Act (ISA), which bathe dogs at her shop. When the Internal Security Act. and body armor launched an them. would allow insurgents to enter a girl made a mistake, she was The insurgents’ recent defeat attack on the Bajoh marine base in The ensuing gunfight was plea bargaining scheme under locked in a cage and hot water was took place in the early hours of Narathiwat. highly one-sided. Sixteen of the Article 21. poured on her.

The trail the couple had blazed on their journey. Image: Google Round-the-world cycling couple killed in Thailand A BRITISH couple on a round- the-world cycling tour were killed in a road accident in Chach- aoengsao Province last week more than 18 months into their trip. Peter Root and Mary Thomp- son, both 34, had left the UK in July 2011 and had cycled through Europe, the Middle East and China, The Nation reported. After Southeast Asia, the couple were planning on heading to New Zealand to rest. Lt Col Supachai Luang- sukcharoen of the Thai police told AP that investigators on February 13 found their bodies, bicycles Peter Root and Mary Thompson left and belongings scattered along the the UK in July 2011. Photo: The Nation roadside in Chachoengsao, which on bail and faces charges of caus- is about 20 kilometers east of ing death by dangerous driving. Bangkok. The couple, who met at art Close to the wreckage was a school 14 years ago, were docu- pickup truck that had crashed into menting their journey on their a tree. website, twoonfourwheels.com. The driver, Worapong Sang- Still online at the time of writ- khawat, 25, was seriously injured. ing, the site showed a map with a He told police he hit the couple red line marking their route across after reaching down to pick up a Europe and Asia from France. At cap from the vehicle’s floor. the Cambodian border with Thai- Mr Worapong has been released land, the line ends. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE INTERNATIONAL NEWS February 23 - March 1, 2013 In brief… EU tightens sanctions on North Korea IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE… IT’S A HOT ROCK? The trail of a falling object from space is seen above the city of Chelyabinsk in the Urals . Photos: Reuters EUROPEAN Union governments agreed on Monday to tighten sanc- tions against North Korea, restrict- Treasure hunters in wake ing the country’s ability to trade following last week’s nuclear test. The sanctions expand those approved by the UN Security Council in January, adding mea- sures preventing trading in North of Russian meteorite’s trail Korean government bonds, gold, precious metals and diamonds, EU By Chukwuemeka Madu ter in the ice about eight meters diplomats said. wide opened up after last Friday’s A METEOR that exploded over explosion. Russia’s Ural mountains and sent “We just completed tests and fireballs blazing to earth has set confirm that the pieces of matter Belgian child off a rush to find fragments of the found by our experts around Lake space rock which hunters hope Chebarkul are really meteorites,” killer Dutroux could fetch thousands of dollars said Viktor Grokhovsky, a scien- a piece. tist with the Urals Federal denied parole Friday’s blast and ensuing University and the Russian Acad- A BELGIAN court denied parole shockwave shattered windows, emy of Sciences. to child killer Marc Dutroux on injured almost 1,200 people and “These are classified as ordi- Monday, ruling he could not be caused about $US33 million worth nary chondrites, or stony freed with a security tag on his of damage, said local authorities. meteorites, with an iron content ankle as there was no prospect of It also started a “meteorite of about 10 per cent,” he told RIA him fitting back into society. rush” around the industrial city of news agency. Dutroux, 56, was sentenced in Chelyabinsk, 1,500km east of He did not say whether the 2004 to life in prison for kidnap- Moscow, where groups of people fragments had told his team any- ping and raping six girls and killing have started combing through the thing about the origins of the four of them in the 1990s. snow and ice. meteor, which the US space One amateur space enthusiast agency NASA estimated was 17 estimated chunks could be worth meters across before entering UN body says anything up to $US2,200 per gram Earth’s atmosphere and weighed – more than 40 times the current about 10,000 tons. cost of gold. The main fireball streaked across United States “The price is hard to say yet… the sky at a speed of about 30km The fewer meteorites that are re- per second, according to Russian lax on clerical covered, the higher their price,” space agency Roscosmos, before said Dmitry Kachkalin, a member crashing into the snowy wastes. sex abuse cases of the Russian Society of Amateur More than 20,000 people took A UN committee has accused US Meteorite Lovers. Meteorites are part in search and cleanup opera- A Russian policeman works near an ice hole, said by the Interior Ministry legal authorities of failing to fully parts of a meteor that have fallen tions at the weekend in and around department for Chelyabinsk region to be the point of impact of a meteorite. pursue cases of child sex abuse to earth. Chelyabinsk, which is in the heart in religious groups, an issue espe- Scientists at the Urals Federal of a region packed with industrial thing. But not all were ready to sell. little as about $US33 cially troubling the Roman Catho- University were the first to an- military plants. “I will keep it. Why sell it? I The authenticity of the items lic Church. nounce a significant find – 53 Many other people were in the didn’t have a rich lifestyle before, was hard to ascertain. The Committee on the Rights small, stony, black objects around area just hoping to find a meteor- so why start now?” a woman in a One seller of a large, silver-hued of the Child wrote this month that Lake Chebarkul, near Chelyabinsk, ite after what was described by pink woollen hat and winter jacket, rock wrote in an advertisement on it was “deeply concerned” to find which tests confirmed were small scientists as a once-in-a-century clutching a small black pebble, told the portal Avito.ru: “Selling an un- widespread sexual abuse by cler- meteorites. event. state television Rossiya-24. usual rock. It may be a piece of ics and staff of religious The fragments were only 0.5 Residents of a village near The internet filled quickly with meteorite, it may be a bit of a institutions and “a lack of mea- to 1 cm across but the scientists Chelyabinsk searched the snowy advertisements from eager hunt- UFO, it may be a piece of a sures… to properly investigate said larger pieces may have streets, collecting stones they ers hoping to sell what they said rocket!” cases and prosecute them”. crashed into the lake, where a cra- hoped would prove to be the real were meteorites – some for as – Reuters Islamist group claims kidnap of foreigners AN ISLAMIST group linked to al Nigeria and Ansaru, blamed for Qaeda claimed responsibility on those kidnappingss, they warned Monday for kidnapping seven for- they could act again. eigners in an attack in a remote “Any attempt or act (against us) Nigerian town at the weekend, by European nations or by the when raiders used explosives to Nigerian Government will lead to blast their way into a housing (similar) happenings,” said the compound in a hail of gunfire. group, which has not issued any Gunmen killed a security guard specific demands. and abducted a Briton, an Italian, Ansaru’s full name is Jama’atu a Greek and four Lebanese work- Ansarul Musilimina Fi Biladis ers after storming the compound Sudan, which roughly translates of Lebanese construction firm The kidnapping of foreigners by radical religious groups in Northern as “Vanguards for the Protection Setraco in Jama’are in Bauchi Nigeria (pictured) only began about two years ago. Photo: Burmesedays of Muslims in Black Africa”. state last Saturday. custody of seven persons, the transgression and atrocities The group has risen to promi- It was the worst case of for- which include Lebanese and their done to the religion of Allah by nence only in recent months. eigners being kidnapped in the European counterparts working the European countries in many Kidnapping of foreigners for mostly Muslim north of Africa’s with Setraco,” read a statement places such as Afghanistan and ransom has been common in most populous country since an from Ansaru, a group that has Mali,” the statement said. Nigeria’s southern oil region for a insurgency by Islamist militants kidnapped other foreigners in the Three foreigners kidnapped last decade but abductions by radical intensified two years ago. past. year were killed in two failed Islamists in the north only began “By Allah’s grace (we) have the The kidnapping was “based on rescue attempts in northern two years ago. – Reuters February 23 - March 1, 2013 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 Fill ‘er up with gasohol please How the policy to discontinue 91-octane unleaded gasoline will impact local consumption

By Steven Layne

DUE to the discontinuation of the supply of pure Benzine (91-octane) petrol nationwide, the consumption of gasohol in Phuket this year is expected to increase by at least 50%. Rattakorn Klinchan, head of research at the Phuket Energy Office affirmed that sup- plies of pure Benzine 91 were discontinued nationwide on January 1, with most Phuket stocks already drying out this month. While Benzine 91-octane – known commonly as ‘Regular Unleaded Gasoline’ – has been phased out, Mr Rattakorn confirmed that Benzine 95-octane will still be in circulation. “There are at least two pumps in Phuket where you can get pure Benzine 95-octane. WHAT MAKES PHUKET GO: The pie graph (above, left) shows proportions of fuels sold on the island last year. The line graph (above, right) One of them is the Susco pump in Thalang. charts a 168% jump in the monthly consumption of E-20, and a 313% spike in E-85 gasohol in Phuket, from January until December. The other, I’ve been told, is in Chalong, but I’m not sure exactly which pump.” The Gazette has confirmed that the Chalong pump selling pure Benzine 95 is the PTT pump on Chao Fa West road, differen- tiated by PTT using a yellow label. Mr Rattakorn went on to share fuel consumption data with the Gazette, noting that Gasohol (both 91 and 95-octane) con- sumption was about twice as high as that of pure Benzine 91-octane in 2012. “Last year, the average daily consump- tion rate of Gasohal in Phuket was about 234,000 liters, while that of pure Benzine was about 124,000ltrs per day.” Since Benzine 91-octane will be unavail- able and 95-octane is available in limited quantities, Gasohol consumption in the province will likely increase by at least 50%. “Our statistics show that a total of 45.1mn ltrs of Benzine 91 were sold [legally] on the island in 2012, or an average of about 3.75mn liters per month,” he said. “Meanwhile, petrol pumps in Phuket re- More than 51% of all fuel sold in Phuket last year was diesel. Total fuel consumption, as measured by sales, stood at 285.48 million liters. ported [to the Revenue Department] selling Mr Rattanakorn said that from now line (pure benzine) and the organic will have to pay for additional parts.” about 34.59mn ltrs of Gasohal 91-octane, until April 25, the Phuket Technical College byproduct-turned-additive, ethanol. an average of about 2.8mn ltrs per month.As will be providing free conversion tune-ups “In conjunction with the energy depart- Specific inquiries about gasohol tune-ups can for Gasohol 95-octane, 50.6mn ltrs were for older cars that were not designed to ment, students will do the conversions on be made by calling 076 210 179. Also, see sold, or about 4.2mn ltrs per day.” handle Gasohol – a blend of unleaded gaso- older cars free of charge, but car owners opinion piece about petrol on page 16. Policy sees ethonol demand surge IN LIGHT of the government’s consumption spiked by 78.5% over Director-general Veerapol added policy to discontinue circulation the same period, from 1.4mn ltrs that he expects daily consumption of Benzine 91-octane fuel, as up to 2.1mn ltrs per day. of Benzine 95 to be between one to promote Gasohol, daily The director-general said he and two million liters per day by domestic consumption of ethonol expects the rate of ethanol con- the end of the year. rose by nearly 80% in the first sumption to be about 2.5mn ltrs per The director explained that the month of the year. day by the end of the year. Energy Department will be rolling This surge was complemented Director-general Veerapol noted out some campaigns aimed at with a 31% increase in Gasohol that there is still about 4mn ltrs of stimulating continuous consump- consumption in January. Benzine 91 on stock at petrol tion of Gasohol. The cease supply order, effec- pumps nationwide. Meanwhile, he said that the tive since January 1, is part of the He added that he expects remain- department, in cooperation with a Gasohol and deisel are the only government’s long-term strategy to ing reserves in the Bangkok working committee for the AEC option at most Phuket pumps. reduce the country’s dependence on metropolitan area and near vicinity, (Asean Economic Community) – 15% palm-oil content. imported fuel, as well as promote to run out within this month, while were conducting studies and PTT has upgraded its IRPC re- domestic ethonol production. supplies in other provinces are drawing out plans about the finery to allow for the production Quoted in articles by The Na- expected to last until March. exporting of Gasohol. of BHD, which will be 15% palm tion and Kom Chad Luek, the Meanwhile, demand and con- Most of Thailand’s ethonol is oil and 85% diesel fuel. director-general of the Energy sumption for super unleaded produced from Cassava, The initial production target is Ministry’s department of energy gasoline – Benzine 95-octane – has Mollasses and Sugarcane at more set at about 4mn ltrs a month. business, Veerapol Jirapraditkul, shot through the roof. than 20 production plants across Most diesel offered at pumps said that the country’s daily “While Benzine consumption the country, which have a nationwide over the last few years domestic consumption rate rose dropped from 8.65mn ltrs per day combined capacity of about three has been a bio-diesel mixture with from 13.58 million liters in Decem- to 4.21mn liters per day, consump- million liters per day. between 3 to 5% palm oil content. ber, 2012 up to 17.7mn ltrs per tion of Benzine 95 jumped from PTT has announced plans to Krabi is poised to become day in January, 2013. about 100,000 liters to 970,000 ltrs produce 4mn ltrs per month of a Thailand’s palm oil production hub As result of the increased de- per day [from December 2012 to special-grade biodiesel called leading into the 2015 ASEAN mand for gasohol, domestic ethanol January 2013],” he said. bio-hydrogen diesel (BHD) with Economic Community. 12 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS February 23 - March 1, 2013 Expats rank Thailand high in global survey ONE of the largest ‘expat living’ surveys conducted last year ranked Thailand second in terms of experience and quality of life, while ranking the Kingdom third in economics. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) recently published the results of its 2012 Expat Explorer Survey, which encompassed responses from more than 5,000 expats residing in thirty countries. The same survey from 2011 ranked Thai- land first in expat experience and quality of life, while 10th in economics. Surpassing Thailand in 2012 in the catego- ries of experience was the Cayman Islands. Meanwhile, Spain, Singapore and Malaysia also made the top-five list for this category, which took into account expats’ lifestyles – especially the ease with which expats can set up in their new country, how well they This pictograph highlights countries that expats had favored in a recent global expat integrate into the local community and their survey. Several countries in Latin America and Asia topped the list. Photo: HSBC overall quality of life. Of the respondents in Thailand, 83% said UK (32%) and the USA (35%), Thailand speaking countries such as Canada (44%), they had an improved quality of life after remained leagues behind Hong Kong (72%), Australia (43%) and the UK (41%). relocating to the Kingdom. This is compared Singapore (57%), Malaysia (44%) and the The trend is highlighted when looking at to Singapore (76%) and Malaysia (72%). overall global average (45%) in this category. the social activity of expats in these coun- Thailand’s rankings for various experience One of the criteria considered in the tries, with many expats in Hong Kong (50%), and economics categories. Image: Gazette experience ranking was “better standard of Late to integrate Thailand (48%) and Singapore (41%) in strong League Table including Singapore (1st), Thai- accommodation”, with 60% of Thailand agreement that they tend to socialize with land (3rd), Hong Kong (4th), China (7th) and expats reporting such improvements after Despite their preference for Thailand in other expats rather than locals. Vietnam (10th). relocating, compared to Malaysia (69%), terms of experience and economics, expats Learning the local language is a serious The table looked at various economic Singapore (48%), Hong Kong (19%) and the in the Kingdom reported less favorably in barrier to integration for expats living in Asia, categories, namely income, wealth oppor- global average (39%). terms of getting acquainted, with the Land of with more than half of expats in Hong Kong tunities, healthcare costs and choices, property Another experience area in which Thai- Smiles ranked 11th in overall setting up and (59%), and higher than average levels in Thai- attainability and access to cars, yachts and land topped the list for expats was the social 10th in overall integration categories. land (45%) and Malaysia (25%), finding other luxuries. In terms of being a ‘wealth scene; 60% of respondents in the Kingdom Despite the many positives of expat life in learning a local language very difficult. hotspot’, the survey ranked Thailand in 4th agreed that their social life was more active Asia, both financially and in terms of quality As a result, while a third (33%) of expats behind Singapore, Bermuda and Hong Kong. since moving abroad. This is compared to of life, it appears that a move to the region across the world agreed strongly that they In the category of ‘income’, Thailand ranked expats in Hong Kong (52%), Singapore (43%) does come with some difficulties. try to learn the local language of their new 6th, behind Singapore, Bermuda, Mexico, Hong and Malaysia (39%). Expats living in Asia generally report country; these levels are much lower in Thai- Kong and China, respectively. As for Not surprisingly, the category of ‘commut- finding it difficult to integrate into the local land (24%), Singapore (15%), Malaysia ‘disposable income’, Thailand was in 4th, ing’ did not get a positive response from community. The number of expats who (14%) and Hong Kong (9%). behind Bermuda, Singapore and Hong Kong. Thailand expats, with only 36% reporting a agreed strongly that they had integrated well Thailand did top the list for several better commute since moving to the country. in the local community in Asian countries Asia makes cents economic categories including ‘luxuries’, While this was higher than the respective including Malaysia (25%) Singapore (19%), ‘domestic staff/helper’, ‘more than one response of expats who had relocated to Thailand (14%), and Hong Kong (11%), were Five Asian countries made the overall top property’ and ‘healthcare’. western countries such as Italy (30%), the much lower in comparison to many English- ten rankings of HSBC’s Expat Economics – Phuket Gazette OTOP fair to showcase a lot of local products NO LESS than 15 million baht is OTOP products, and thus increase expected to be circulated at the income for OTOP retailers, he said. upcoming “OTOP City – Four Some 50 booths, at the fair’s Regions” fair, an event that will entrance, will feature Phuket prod- showcase up to 200 booths sell- ucts. These include Batik fabric ing quality local products from from the Chaiya Batik brand, as well Phuket and across the country. as other similar traditional designer The fair will be held from Feb- fabric products; etched leather ruary 22 to March 2 at the Saphan products; locally-cultured pearls; Hin fair-grounds in Phuket Town. snacks and sweets from Pornthip Speaking at a recent meeting of Phuket Co Ltd, as well as cashew organizing committee members, nut products from local producer Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Cashewy, among other things. Phuket cultured pearls will be one Sangkaosutthirak said that the In addition to this, there will be of the OTOP products on offer. Phuket Community Development at least 136 booths featuring peneurship stimulus scheme intro- Office had received a budget of OTOP products from across the duced by the Thaksin Shinawatra 170,000 baht to organize the fair. country, as well as a number of government (2001-2006) and mod- As part of the National Commu- activities and shows showcasing eled after Japan’s OVOP system. nity Development strategy’s the culture and heritage of four of The opening ceremony of campaign entitled “OTOP Mobile Thailand’s regions – South, North, Phuket’s upcoming OTOP fair to the Factory and Festival”, the Northeast and Central. will be held from 7pm on Friday, aim of the fair is to promote distri- OTOP stands for One Tambon February 22. bution and sales channels for One Product, and is an entre- – Kritsada Mueanhawong February 23 - March 1, 2013 PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 13 Tourism by the numbers A DYNAMIC shift in Phuket’s resort markets are becoming Mr Barnett said 2012 saw a ‘stag- tourism market is pushing demand urbanized playgrounds. It’s not gering’ volume of traffic, which away from the beaches. Overseas just about the beach anymore, as exceeded the airports stated tourists are pushing up numbers shopping and attractions are capacity by 47%. Compounding at the large malls, such as Central gaining momentum as strong this was a 13% surge in year-on- Festival and Jungceylon, where demand catalysts.” year (y-o-y) growth in inbound the top three nationalities of Extensive research by C9 in its and outbound passengers. customers are Chinese, Russians 2012 Hotel Market Update Asia’s other iconic resort des- and Australians. revealed that tourist spending is tination, Bali, saw 2012 Last month, retail giant Central heavily weighted towards major international arrivals y-o-y Retail Corporation announced a shopping malls which command growth shrink from 22% in 2011 US$332 million expansion project 73% of the market share of down to 4.15% last year, while in Phuket to include a mega enter- island attractions, followed by 16% Phuket retained its overseas mo- tainment center, luxury fashion for entertainment shows, such as mentum with a 16% surge in shops and a con- 2012. C9’s re- vention center. search indicates In 2012, Rus- that the sheer size sian and Chinese of the charter visitors accounted flights from the for 38% of inter- emerging Chinese national airport and Eastern Euro- arrivals to the is- pean markets is land, according to the key a new report is- differentiator. sued by Airlift contin- consulting firm ues to drive C9 Hotelworks. Phuket’s hotels This trend is con- where full year sistent with 2012 market- Thailand’s contin- Shopping malls like Central are a hit with tourists. Photo: Gazette file wide occupancy ued surge in the mass market, where Fantasea and Siam Niramit. hit 76% and an average room rate last year over three million visitors Extensive consumer research rate of US$142. While Patong from China and Russia came to the showed that Phuket visitors spend experienced the strongest occu- country. 30% on accommodation, with pancy demand, surprisingly, C9’s Managing Director Bill retail shopping close behind at 24%. growth in the luxury tier pushed hotel rooms between 2013-2016. “off-beach” demand generators. Barnett said: “Hot on the heels of Visitor numbers are pushing up occupancy by 9%. Analyzing the shifting sands of “Tourism behavior is evolving and a rising Asian middle class and the Phuket International Airport to its However, there is still some Phuket’s tourism market, Mr it’s clear that a new rule book resurgence of a prolific group limit, with over 9.5 million concern about the incoming sup- Barnett added that the sector to applies in the numbers-based game.” travel segment, is that Thailand’s passengers processed last year. ply pipeline of over 4,000 new watch was the expansion of – Bill Barnett 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY February 23 - March 1, 2013

And then came Layan

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Karon, Kata, Surin, Rawai, and all those multicolored shirt area and moved up to the next vacation ownership product is Patong, Kamala, Bangtao, Cape protests and the area went into beach – Nai Thon. expected to follow. Panwa or Cape Yamu. sleep mode. Sure, there were suc- No beach area in Phuket has Next to this is the Japanese There is little doubt that all cesses: Layan Estate, Pavilions, evolved so quickly over a year conglomerate Kajima, who have beaches are not created equal. Laguna Village, Lakewood Hills, as Nai Thon. With new hotels, put in the infrastructure for what THINKING of owning property Some have fine white sand, Layan Gardens, Maan Tawan, La luxury villas and condos, the will be one of the island’s in an island paradise? Swaying others have views or aspects, once unspoiled area has now premier ultra villa estates. Here, 22 coconut trees, tropical drinks in and yes, there are those so close started to take on the look of lots with panoramic ocean views dayglow colors and of course the to a jungle of bars and restau- Phuket’s other beaches. Rising will have mega-homes built on them ultimate deal closer – the beach. rants that you can hear the tops ‘Expect this area to ranks of taxi stands, the white at selling prices expected to exceed Let’s take an example, some- being pulled off beer bottles long experience the domino sands now obliterated with sun 200 million baht. one named Dieter, snowbound in into the night. loungers and parking areas Though the Indonesian own- Bavaria, with subzero weather, One beach area that somehow effect, which hit being taken over by vendors. ers of the former Shangri-La a veritable glacier outside the escaped the mass excesses of Nai Thon last year.’ Moving in the early days of development remain on hold, front door and packs of wolves the last boom five or six years – Bill Barnett 2013, my own radar was on nearby at Pavilions, Hong Kong howling at the moon. past is Layan up near the north Layan as being a beehive of entrepreneur Gordon Oldham is Maybe the wolf thing is an end of Bangtao. activity. Leading Thai group preparing to launch a new phase exaggeration but you get the On the books, things were set Colline and a handful more. Minor purchased the Bundarika of large exclusive residences. drift. In the long dark winter of to go over with a large luxury And failures: Baan Talay, resort last year and it’s currently At Laguna, the property giant discontent, what dreams does resort Shangri-La, which offered Layan Sunset, and Tamarind being upgraded into a luxury recently brought to market a new our hero Dieter have? Sun, sand multimillion dollar villas for sale, Hills. While the barometer of the branded Anantara. A vacant phase of residences and deluxe and a life lived in Phuket. and even a proposed marina neighborhood was the stalled portion of land, which was townhouses, which straddle the In broad terms, much of the project nearby. Shangri-La site. acquired, is being planned for area between the master-planned island’s high street property trade Then came the global reces- The big sleep continued as a multimillion dollar branded villas community and the Banyan Tree is focused in beach areas – be it sion, the fall of Lehman Brothers rush of activity bypassed the and an extension of the group’s Double Pool Villas. Just up the street, the Nikki Beach resort is piling and getting ready for construction. Driving around the area, the fenced off Baan Talay site, which was purchased by an overseas property fund, is up for sale as a prime resort or residen- tial lot. And next to this land, preparation has been done for house lots, which have been subdivided and put into the market. Also, the Villas overlooking Layan are promoting another phase of the project. There is speculation that the plans for the Layan marina project might be brought to ground again, given the property traded hands some 18 months ago. As for the rumor of a golf course in the area, that remains thin air, with little substance or truth at this stage. Why Layan? Why now? It’s fairly simple, as that’s where the land is and room for developers to grow. Expect this area to experience the domino effect, which hit Nai Thon last year. As to where will be next? Mai Khao, Koh Siray and finally at one point Ao Po, all seem destined to fall under the hammer.

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The investment over many years. the loss or hold on for a recovery world is full of conflicting In the meantime, markets can doesn’t need to be all or nothing. opinions and advice, and a crash, go back up and crash Selling half will help greatly very common mistake reduce the pressure as any people make is following future loss will take place advice that may be at half the speed, and if it intended for short term shoots right back up to speculative money and where you bought it you applying it to long term will still have gotten back investment money, or something. money that is meant to The opposite of this is be generating a current when taking profits, if you income. There is no need take half you are still in it to make this situation for future gains, but won’t worse by misinterpreting give it all back if things the meaning of a simple turn down. The great thing word such as averaging. about an averaging out In the world of trad- Cut losses with averaging. Source: Images of Money strategy is that it can get ing there is a saying that, rid of the default “do noth- “losers average losers”. What again but as long as the general ing” decision that the fear of this means, is that instead of long term pattern has an upward making a mistake will often lead taking a loss when it is shown, bias, this strategy will make to, which often makes investors WEIGHING THE ODDS: Apply averaging to your financial portfolio. Photo: IOM people will try to lower their money. Generally speaking, feel helpless and do things like average entry price by making a markets do have this tendency, riding the dot com bubble up and new trade and doubling their so this kind of averaging is a then right back down. position size. This way the price winning strategy if you have the By taking some off of the only has to recover halfway and discipline to stick to it when the table, you feel like you are back the original loss is regained. economy is in the crapper. in control again. Of course, if the position Another kind of averaging is continues to deteriorate you will averaging out. This can be done David Mayes MBA lives in Phuket now be losing money at twice on a winning or losing trade, or a and provides wealth management the rate. This is really the same profitable or unprofitable invest- services to expats around the as the roulette strategy where ment. It is a good strategy when globe, focusing on UK pension you keep betting black and your gut is giving you simulta- transfers. He also runs Humble doubling your bet until it wins. neous strong signals for both Asset Management, a British At least you get free drinks when directions. While you can average Virgin Islands based alternative gambling at the casino to help out over as many different trans- investment fund. He can be reached you deal with the results of the actions as you want, it is easiest at [email protected] or 085- losing strategy. to explain the concept with two. 335-8573. Recent history of overall market trends based on the S&P market index. Hotels prepare for April blackouts MAJOR retailers, hotels and other businesses are planning strategies to cope with a possible electricity crisis in April, preparing to reduce power consumption to prevent blackouts and losses in revenue. Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom PM Yingluck Shinawatra A large supply of natural gas from Myanmar will be disrupted from April 4-12 as two drilling rigs Thailand/EU FTA talks in the Andaman Sea are shut down A JOINT meeting of the state The budget will be allocated for repairs. Other fuel sources may and private sectors on Monday from the export promotion fund. not be enough to keep power-gen- agreed to form two committees Mr Boonsong stressed that erating plants going at full capacity. Viboon Kromadit, Amata Cor- to plan a framework for a European economic problems will Yadana Oil Project in Myanmar will close briefly in April. Photo: dcasia Thailand European Union Free not negatively impact the FTA ne- poration chief marketing officer, Trade Agreement (FTA) negotia- gotiations as it is believed that any said an electricity shortage Some generating units are could not satisfy demand for tion, said Commerce Minister problems will be resolved soon. during the hottest time of the year already prepared for the fuel other purposes,” he said. Boonsong Teriyapirom. The minister also said he would affect industrial plants switch. Ratch has stockpiled 63 He noted that electricity costs now Monday’s meeting of govern- believes the FTA talks will be heavily, including those at million liters of bunker oil and 23 amounted to 6-7 per cent of revenue ment officials and the Thai advantageous for Thailand as it Amata’s two industrial estates. mn litrs of diesel, sufficient for six for all Centara’s properties in Chamber of Commerce took will help offset the Generalized About 60-70 per cent of its nearly or seven days’ operation. Thailand. Of the total, air-condition- place on the eve of Prime Minis- System of Preferences (GSP), 900 plants would be affected if Teerayuth Chirathivat, CEO of ing accounted for 60-70 per cent. ter Yingluck Shinawatra’s March which will end at the end of 2014. there were a blackout, he said. Centara Hotels and Resorts, said it “If the government wants our 4-6 European visit, when the Meanwhile, Chairman Ratchaburi Electricity Generating was closely monitoring the energy help, we’re ready to help. We Thai-EU FTA will get a go-ahead. Pongsak Assakul, of the Thai Holding has two power plants in the authorities’ updates on what areas have been complying with the Mr Boonsong said there will Chamber of Commerce, said it western province of Ratchaburi, might be affected and for how long. requirements, like keeping the be two committees, one to be is good that the state sector which consume 525 million cubic He said all the company’s hotels conference rooms’ temperature chaired by the commerce perma- pays attention to this issue. feet per day of natural gas from could cope for a while with a cut in at 23 degrees without making nent-secretary, comprising The private sector will hold a Myanmar and have total capacity of power supply, as all had their own clients uncomfortable.” ad-hoc members of state, private seminar on April 29 to gather 3,645 megawatts. When the generators. However, if a cut Tanongsak Somwong, presi- and social sectors responsible for stakeholder opinions on the free supply from the Yadana field is persists, it could be a problem. dent of the Tourism Association exchanging information, while the trade talks before further discus- stopped in April, the two plants will “We may need to rely more on of Koh Samui, said last year’s other is to be charged with facili- sion with the state sector takes be powered by diesel and bunker alternative power. At present, all blackout on the island had taught tating trade in the private sector. place. – Mcot oil, said Noppol Milinthanggoon, our hotels use solar power for operators to prepare for the Ratch’s chief executive officer. partial water heating, but this worst. – The Nation February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 17

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PHUKET Provincial Police Commander Choti Chavalviwat should be applauded for getting personally involved in the investigation into the attack on a teenage couple who claim to have been assaulted by two sons of a Thalang Police officer on St Valentine’s Day (see page 3). Reports of assault involving minors are all too common in Thalang, which has a history of teenage gang violence going back several generations. The case in question is especially sensitive, however, because of the victims’ claim that the police officer him- self was directly involved in the attack, having restrained the male victim while one of his sons threatened him with a firearm. The allegations are disturbing in several regards, including why the officer got involved in the dispute rather than trying to diffuse it and, just as importantly, how the officer’s son came into possession of a firearm. Cases such as this are always potentially explosive because of the widespread belief, held by a large majority of Thais, that police officers – as well as their children and other family members – are allowed to operate above the very laws they are sworn to uphold. The same belief also applies to members of rich and powerful families, who are also regarded as being above the law by the average citizen. There is no lack of examples in the national media to back up this way of thinking, which seems to apply to people on both sides of the current political divide. Even the son of one sitting Cabinet member is widely believed to have gotten away with murder due to his father’s political connections. Shots and swerve culture kills It is this sense of social injustice and inequality, of course, that Re: Gazette online, Swiss man dies cover-up… is a primary obstacle to Thailand’s national development. In addi- allegedly avoiding police check- Violence in Phuket is becom- tion to fostering the perfect social environment for corruption to point, February 16 ing commonplace. Is it time to do flourish, it also creates a collective mindset that protest – which Avoiding a police checkpoint? a public poll on violence using this almost always comes with the threat of violence – is the only avail- Now what driver would need to couple as a focal point for violence able path to justice. We see this played out again and again, both Do you have an opinion to voice? do that? I don’t know for sure that Email [email protected] issues? locally and on the national stage, with needless loss of life, untold this man was drunk when he drove Brutal assault and threatening property damage and devastating impact to our economy. through the shelter and into the gun violence is as serious as it gets, If their allegations prove to be true, the couple who went to sea, but I do know how accept- pipes and that sort of thing. short of actual murder. Is it not time the Phuket Press Club to report the abuse should be able it is to drive while drunk in for Thai and farang to stand commended for their bravery; even if, by their own admission, Our (modern) estate in Ban Phuket, and it concerns me. Liphon has been without water for together on such a serious issue? they were acting out of fear. The price of local public trans- My Thai wife and I think so. As Maj Gen Choti is probably by now aware, Thalang Police the past eight days, since the wells portation options late at night ran dry. We’ve been having to Daniel District has been the site of numerous anti-police protests in the drives many expats and tourists Rawai past. In typical fashion, these end with the lightning transfer of resort to putting bottled drinking to take their lives into their own water down the toilet. the officer or officers involved, who are seldom, if ever, prosecuted. hands after a night of drinking. How to really fix the Agogohome Let us hope against hope that in this case the circumstances Back home it was taboo to drive Gazette Forum will be fairly and thoroughly investigated and, if sufficient evi- home drunk from a party or a night national lottery dence is found, the case tried in the Criminal Court system, with at the bars; friends called cabs or Speedy advice on the officer stripped of his rank if found guilty. just nicked your keys. Re: Gazette online, Government On our little island, however, slowing people down stages lottery draw in Phuket drunk driving doesn’t have the to fight rumors of rigging, same stigma. The number of Re: Gazette online, Phuket- February 14 people who wake up in bed after Ranong visa-run van flips three I have a question related to this a night drinking wondering who times in Phang Nga, February 14 lottery being easily fixed. When took them home, only to find their I was on that road two days the draw takes place, there are no own motorbike out front, is truly ago; it started to drizzle and within checks carried out by the govern- disturbing. seconds the predictable dry road ment on the unsold tickets. It’s I’ve never even heard of a des- surface turned into an unpredict- easy for some organized group to ignated driver in Phuket. We can able and dangerous one. trawl through the unsold tickets blame the taxis and lack of local Between Ranong and Takua Pa I to find any outstanding winning public transportation for only so saw several overturned pickups numbers. much. and sedan cars. The visa-run By coincidence, The Nation ran Given the current situation, drivers are notorious on this stretch. a story about a couple killed on friends need to be friends; in fact, The solution is simple – install their motorbike on Valentine’s Day. acquaintances need to be friends, tachographs and impose manda- They became famous last Novem- and actually step up and help pre- tory lengthy jail sentences as a ber when they won 42 million baht vent drunk driving. deterrent. from unsold tickets in their shop! Please, take turns being desig- Amazed Time for an electronic lottery, nated drivers, and make sure Gazette Forum I think. A public draw will do everyone can make it to the next nothing to stop unsold winning big night out. Justice must be tickets being found after the draw Tony Bertozzi served to the brave has taken place. Phuket Town Ga Gazette Forum Water is one thing, Re: Gazette online, Phuket Police officer’s sons accused of Driver’s Ed needed pipes are another Valentine’s Day attack, February 17 Re: Phuket Gazette, Taxis Go Re: Gazette online, No shortage What a brave couple. I hope Green, February 16-22 of water in Phuket this dry sea- they get justice in the courts and Taxi drivers are important son, officials say, February 16 are not threatened during the pro- ambassadors because they create It’s good to hear there’s no cess. They should insist on an tourists’ first impressions. The Volume 20 Issue 8 shortage of water. Now all we investigation by an outside police way they drive should reflect this. need is the infrastructure to get it unit, or as sure as I live in, and Dexter Stanley to people’s houses – you know, know Phuket, there will be a Wichit February 23 - March 1, 2013 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Drivers’ carelessness causes traffic jams NO CHOICE: The dangers of riding a motorbike make the high cost of PEOPLE stopping to buy items owning a car well worth it. Photo: PublicDomainPictures from roadside vendors causes Phuket City traffic policeman some of the congestion around the Pol Sen Sgt Maj Boonliang Koh Kaew Intersection on Thep- Maneewong, 53, is from krasattri Road. The other main No other way but 3 issue in the area is people care- Sisaket province in the lessly driving – they need to pay Northeast. He graduated from more attention to traffic instruc- the Provincial Police Training liters of gas per day tions and regulations. If people took more care when they were Center Region 2 in Chon Buri MANY health authorities (such as driving, it would solve many traf- province in 1984 and has the Institute of Medicine) recom- fic problems. been working with the mend drinking at least three liters, By Steven Layne For example, drivers should Thalang Police since 1985. or about 13 cups of water daily. not increase their speed when I can’t say for sure that I always Do you have an opinion to voice? they see a traffic light turn He has been a traffic officer drink that much; some days, I might Email [email protected] yellow. Everyone knows that for 20 years, and for the last drink half that, if even, but on such when the light is yellow you are three years he has been days, an imminent headache will Last night that reminder skid- supposed to slow down and posted at the Koh Kaew traffic lights. Here he talks about the usually remind me to hydrate. ded in front of me in a streak of prepare to stop. What I can say with certainty, sparks as my wife and I were leav- People need to keep the traf- Koh Kaew Intersection, one of the busiest on the island, and though, is that I do consume at ing our subdivision. A small fic laws in mind and follow them. shares his ideas about how to improve traffic flow. least three liters of fuel on any given motorbike was still running on its I think everyone knows what’s working day. In order to get to and side in the middle of the road, a right and what’s wrong. They from work, I need to put two tank- young man moaning on the just ignore what’s right some- fulls of petrol into my car every ground nearby. Luckily, the vic- times to make their lives easier. month – about 100 liters. tim appeared only to have chipped They forget that other people are Demanding about 25 to 30 per his teeth, but complained that a using the road too, and that they cent of my earnings (including car steel plate in his upper leg, just should be considerate. payments), such a commute is one above his prosthetic, was causing The intersection on Thepkra- of the biggest drawbacks of my him grave pain. sattri Road at Koh Kaew is one job. Since my office is located While we waited for an ambu- of the busiest on the island. Not about 15 kilometers from my home lance, the young lad told me about only is Thepkrasattri Road the in Phuket Town, my options are how his original leg was ampu- only route in and out of the is- limited. When I first started work- tated after it got run over by a land, but it’s the main road to the ing, I carpooled with colleagues, large truck in a previous motor- airport. In addition, there are and supplemented this by using bike accident. I told him about businesses and residential areas public transport (sawng taews and how I sabotaged my upper left arm along it in Koh Kaew, as well as a YELLOW MEANS WHAT? Traffic officer Boonliang Maneewong urges all the airport bus) when I could. in my own motorbike accident market. These make the area vehicle operators to follow the laws of the road. Photos: Chutharat Plerin This didn’t last that long. Five four years ago. Then, I thought even busier. The traffic is the as possible. I don’t have any or six months into the job, I fi- about the friends I’ve lost to mo- worst from 7am to 10am and secrets for doing the job well, I nally bit the bullet; found a reliable torbikes – Dan, Don, Spencer, from 3:30pm to 6pm. just try to do my best and use my used vehicle, took out an auto loan Emily and Ex. I hope they are rest- Traffic gets slowed down judgment in deciding how to di- to pay for it, re-learned how to ing in peace. between these times mostly be- rect traffic. Sometimes I have to drive a car (after about a 10-year The ambulance eventually came cause of drivers’ behavior and the let motorists go through a red light hiatus of not needing to drive, liv- and the kid was trucked off to the size of the road. If the road were to promote traffic flow. ing in central Thailand), and got hospital, hopefully to see tomor- significantly wider, it would make Please understand that accord- my Thai drivers license. row in a new light. Back at the a big difference. However, as it is ing to the law, if a traffic policeman Now, 16 months later, having office, I find myself with one of drivers must modify their behav- is present, motorists must obey guzzled some 1,600 liters of petrol Sen Sgt Maj Boonliang those headaches again. Make no ior and obey traffic laws. him, not the traffic lights. to drive about 15,000 kilometers mistake, some day soon I will go My job is to serve the people The best way to solve the traf- heavily used road. But I don’t – mostly in Phuket’s worsening back to embracing a life of true on the road, not arrest them. fic problems would be to widen know when that will happen. traffic – I have to regularly remind environmental stewardship. But All my attention goes to mak- the road or rebuild it to improve In the meantime, I’ll just do my myself why I made the decision until then, a glass of water or two ing the traffic flow as smoothly flow. It’s such an important and best to keep traffic flowing. in the first place. will just have to suffice.

You will need to keep When you go through immi- gration, the officer will keep the your departure card arrival part of the card and leave Can I prepay my electric bill? the other part, the departure card, I live in Patong and I will be the first page of your bank When my son flew out of in your passport. away from home for the next account book, the page with your Phuket, immigration officials It is impossible that your son nine months. name on it, as well as your most asked him for his departure card. would have been told not to keep I don’t want the electric com- recent electric bill. He didn’t have it, and had to pay a this card. It’s an official docu- pany to disconnect my service Then take the application to 500-baht fine. He says that when ment and should be kept. while I’m gone, so I’m consid- your bank and ask them to verify he arrived in Phuket he had filled However, if you lose the card, ering paying them in advance – your account, anf bring the appli- out a form, but a staff member at it is easy to get a new one. Just say 5,000 baht – and letting them cation back to us. the airport told him he didn’t need come to the airport a little bit early subtract the monthly payments Once your application has been it. What is the procedure with to inform us of the loss. from that. processed we can start deducting arrival and departure cards? There is no fine for not hav- Is this possible? If so, how payments from your account the Why was he told he didn’t need ing a departure card. The should I go about doing it? following month. it and then told to pay a fine for 500-baht fine your son paid was Previously In The Dark count, it is very easy to set up Keep in mind that if the elec- not having it? possibly an overstay fine – that Patong automatic withdrawals for your tricity isn’t being used in your Thank you is 500 baht per day. electric bill. house, the bill will only be around Liane Treherne You should get a receipt any Sunan Kaewchuthong, Ac- First come to our office to fill 40 baht a month. time you make a payment at counting Assistant Patong out the proper application for If you need more information, A Phuket Airport Immigration Immigration. If you don’t get Electricity, replies: setting up an automatic payment. feel free to call the Patong Elec- officer replies: one, please ask for it. If you have a Thai bank ac- You will need to bring a copy of tricity office 076-346 229. 20 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

OLD PHUKET FESTIVAL The festival, centered around Thalang Road in the old part of Phuket Town, was sponsored by the TAT and presented local food, activities and traditional (Yaya) dress near several Chinese Shrines.

BOATHOUSE CHATEAU PALMER, MARGAUX WINE DINNER Phuket’s iconic wine and grill restaurant, Boathouse, on the glorious sands of Kata Beach, proudly presented the Château Palmer Margaux Wine Dinner, on Friday February 15, 2013.

SANSIRI LIFE COMES HOME FEBRUARY 15-17 AT SIAM PARAGON, BANGKOK From left: FB Director Santiago Lopez; GM Marie-Laure Fleury; Bernard de Laage de Meux, development director of Chateau Palmer; Bryan Burger, executive chef and George Ciret, wine director.

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3.5 MB LAND & HOUSE Properties For sale. 3 bedrooms, garden NEW CONDO: URGENT HOUSE IN PHUKET FULLY FURNISHED NICE HOUSE For Sale space for pool garden, Chalong SALE/RENT VILLA 5 FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE 88SQ WAH area, 240sqm land size. Tel: 086- 478 0201. Email: laongfa@ hotmail.com LUXURY PANORAMA SEA & ISLAND VIEW RAWAI FREEHOLD CONDO 1,2,3 BED For sale or rent. 14 units left, sea view, luxury. Chanote for- ever, fully furnished, good price, Special price, modern Chao Fah Garden Home 3 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Rawai Beach, 200m to fishing style, 30sqm, 1 bedroom, 46sq wah, furnished, 3 in Koh Kaew near BIS, 10 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. pier. Tel: 084-242 8914. Email: 1 living room, 1 pantry. In bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mins to Lotus. 2 beds, 2 Near Jomthong Village on [email protected] Kathu, 3km to Patong. 3 aircons, carpark. Only baths, 2 aircons. Nice living Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. Full set of built-in furniture. 3.5 million baht. Tel: 081- & kitchen room, car park, Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: For sale. 3-storey villa, 1 GOLF VIEW VILLA Ready to move in! Contact 787 7675. fully furnished. Ready to [email protected] rai, Yamu Hills, 560sqm, FOR SALE Ya. Tel: 081-797 5138. move in. 2.85 million baht living area, 6 bedrooms, Near British International School. near Boat Lagoon. Tel: 081- 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, KATHU 4-BED VILLA 4 bedrooms + maid's room. 17 541 2025. Email: c.junlarat infinity pool. Sale: 34.7 Secure in Baan Suan Loch URGENT million baht. Tel: 089-724 7211 @gmail.com million baht. Tel: 089-582 URGENT SALE/ Palm, 10 mins to BIS, 15 SALE/ RENT (English). Email: julien@phuket 8401. Email: pbbronze@ RENT mins to Patong and Central immo.com For further details, gmail.com Festival. Fully furnished. Ask- PRIVATE SALE OF please see our website at ing price: 14.9 million baht. Tel: HALF A RAI phuketimmo.net +61-8-6161 2691, +61-43-592 At Ao Makham. Land is located 2900 (English), +61-46-831 opposite Port of Phuket and KHOK KLOY 5377 (English & Thai). Email: next to Bel Air Cape Panwa 8.5 RAI LAND GOLF VIEW LAND FOR SALE [email protected] Resort. Price 4.2 million. For Near BIS 1,020sqm, ready to more information please call: 081-891 5932, 089-035 6702. build. 5 million baht. Tel: 089- HOUSE IN Fully furnished house in 724 7211 (English). Email: VILLA DOWROONG Thalang, 84sq wah, 5 bed- [email protected] Phuket Town. 3 bedrooms, 3 LAND FOR SALE rooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 bathrooms, 47sq wah. Tel: 089- Near the main road to Baan aircons. Price: 4 million LAND AT 909 2771. Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. baht. Contact Kook. Tel: CHERNG TALAY 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 081-787 2198. 390sq wah, nice flat land, quiet House in Patong. Newly 9118. Email: honda.1437@ Beautiful land, 1km to area, Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 built 40sq wah, near Sea 30 RAI IN TOWN yahoo.co.th beach, 2km from Sarasin near Laguna Home. Price: 6 mil- Pearl project, Patong. 2 LAND NEAR KATA Bridge. 750,000 baht per Flat land near Dowroong lion baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086- storeys, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- CENTER rai. From owner. Tel: 083- School in Phuket Town. Tel: KAMALA FOR SALE 709 2933. rooms, fully furnished, 2 Great location, road access, 388 8036. 081-691 2526. Zen space 49sqm. Brand- aircon, kitchen with hood, re- new. Freehold. Please call 5 mins to Kata Beach and frigerator, dining room, living 080-692 6114 or send email to main road, 1,450sqm with title HOUSE FOR SALE CONDO AT room, hot water, cable TV [email protected] deed. Contact Lychee. Tel: and internet. Tel: 086-476 HOUSE FOR SALE: 081-891 3048 (English & Ger- 2-storey house for sale, Patak ROYAL PLACE URGENT Road, Kata seaview, Big Bud- 9612. man). dha view. 1,100sqm land, NICE PLOT Chanote title. 4 bedrooms, 4 3 GORGEOUS LOTS, FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE IN bathrooms, fully furnished, CLEAN TITLES BAAN PROMPHAN 2.5 floors, 5 mins to town, 2 area for possible pool building. For sale or long lease. 2 lots bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Good Tel: 081-536 7985. Email: on island beachfront (bungalow/ for stay! 2.85 million baht. Tel: [email protected] housing-estate) and 1 big main- 083-506 9155. Email: sumitra. land mountain-property all in [email protected] KARON BEACH CONDO very quiet, secure, well main- Waterfront suites, 2 bedrooms, tained locations, near Krabi. 4.9 million baht, 89sq wah 2 baths, 167sqm. Overlooking Must see. For further details, (includes furniture). Stone KATA BEACH HOUSE beach. 16 million baht. Email: wall around the house & fruit Walk to beach, 4 bedrooms, please see our website at Near Layan Hill Estate. [email protected] sackenheim.net garden. 4 air conditioners, must sell fast and cheap. 2.5 telephone and internet, 3 (Manik-Bang Jo area). million baht. Tel: 081-303 2202. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 Ready to build housing/ BEACH LAND ON Condo at Royal Place D CONDO 1, KATHU pool villas. 1,400sqm. KHO YAO YAI CCTV. Located near the KRABI, AO NANG Project, bypass road, oppo- -29.94sqm, mountain view, Heroines Monument, to- Chanote title. Price: 7.2 5.6 rai direct 80m beach front- 3 plots of land, each 420sqm, site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2fl, price 1,278,000 baht. wards to Tesco Lotus million baht. Neg. Contact age unobstructed views, road, each 850,000 baht. House 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, -29.70sqm, mountain view, Thalang. Tel: 080-520 2989. owner on 080-520 2989. power & water on site. 5 million plan with building permit. 2 kitchen, fully furnished (2 price 1,280,000 baht. Email: edc9designs@ Email: edc9designs@ baht/rai. Tel: 081-649 3557 (En- bedrooms, pool. Email: mr. aircons, washing machine, gmail.com gmail.com glish). Email: ken@phuket -29.79sqm, pool view, price [email protected] refrigerator, TV, microwave, 1,330,000 baht. lifestyle.com www.phuketlife cable TV, 24 security with -29.70sqm, pool view, price style.com key card etc). Pls contact 1,365,000 baht. for more details. Tel: 086- ½ RAI IN RAWAI 476 9612. Contact Vutdy on 081-892 Soi Saliga, dead end of the road, 3709. 100m to the beach. 4.5 million baht. Tel: 080-530 6880. Email: [email protected]

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BEST UNIT FOR ONLY LAND NEAR 8.9 MB HOUSE IN KAMALA PATONG LOFT MISSION HILLS 200sqm, waterfront, jacuzzi, 2 CONDO beds, 2.5 baths, nice western kitchen. Tel: 081-968 9046 (En- glish & Thai), 082-798 3625 (En- glish & Thai). Email: pen@ mindproperties.net

2 POOL VILLAS Pa Khlok. 2 rai 32sq wah, NEXT TO PIA For sale. 1 bedroom, fully 60m wide. Chanote. Located furnished, 67sqm living on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- area. Only 2.69 million NAI HARN BEACH Muang Mai Rd. 11 km from baht. Tel: 089-8726 895. PHUKET VILLA CONDO Heroines' Monument. Price: Email: [email protected] 7.8 million baht. Tel: 089-472 CONDO PATONG 2-bed, freehold, 146sqm. 9118. Email: honda.1437@ Ground floor, fully furnished. For sale. 2 houses on land. hotmail.com Large common pool, 3 minutes 1 ngan 89sq wah. Chanote KAMALA HOUSE walk to beach. Only 7 million title, near mountain, peace- FOR SALE baht. Tel: 089-652 1951. Email: ful and safe, 10 minutes [email protected] CONDO IN from the beach. 5.5 million SUPALAI PARK baht direct from owner. Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: HOUSE RAWAI [email protected] Sale or rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- New condo. 1km to beach, rooms, big garden, cul de sac. near Bangla Rd and Jung- 668sqm. Chanote. Tel: 080-144 ceylon, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully 7801. Email: riseland123@ CHEAP LAND furnished. 3.9 million baht for yahoo.com FOR SALE Near Phuket FantaSea. 42sqm and 3.8 million baht Close to Phuket Interna- Price: 3.2 million baht. Ne- for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 gotiable. Tel: 081-719 1041. LAND FOR SALE tional Airport. 4 rai, Chanote 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ for sale. Near Sengho Email: teddykong0222@ Nai Yang. 2,630sqm. Chanote. title. 3.8 million baht per rai. gmail.com Bookstore in Phuket hotmail.com Price: 9.5 million baht. Tel: 089- Tel: 081-868 7676. Email: Town. Studio, 30sqm, 724 1140. [email protected] HOUSE & FURNITURE floor 15, sea view, aircon, SOI SANSABAI Single house, 60sqm. 2 furnished. Price: 1.9 mil- Ready to move in. Villa 1: Outstanding location. Condo: floors, 3 bedrooms and 3 lion baht. Ready to move on 1,100sqm land, 15.9 HOUSE PATONG 90sqm, 2 bedrooms, both en SINGLE HOUSE in. For more info call 089- million baht. Villa 2: on HILLSIDE suite, 3 aircons, 5 minutes to toilets. In Chaiyapruek Vil- FOR SALE/ RENT lage at Land & Houses Park, 472 9118. 2,200sqm land, 19.9 mil- 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom beach and Jungceylon. Free Chalong. Good location and lion baht. Brand-new, each house, 3 terraces, on the hill, secure car parking. 4.7 million entrance from bypass road. with 3 bedrooms, 4 bath- nice look over Patong and sea, baht o.n.o. Viewing recom- HOTEL FOR SALE rooms, 12m swimming plus 3 small seperated apart- Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084- PATONG BEACH mended. Tel: 090-168 1716. 627 7001. pool. Guest bungalow with ments. Good for rental. 9.6 Email: [email protected] 1km from the beach, sea 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. million baht. Tel: 081-824 1385. view, 24 rooms and apart- Email: [email protected] KOH YAO NOI Perfectly located in a devel- FOR SALE ment. Chanote. 49 million opment with underground 11 rai, 78sq wah, waterfront, PATONG TOWER baht. Email: nc.residence@ electricity and security, unobstructed view, road ac- Freehold condos, good rate, gmail.com only 800m from Mission REAL 180º STUNNING cess. Chanote. Tel: 080-144 In Thanapa Park View vil- sea and mountain views. Tel: Hills Golf Course, less SEAVIEW LAND 7801. Email: riseland123@ lage in Koh Kaew. 57sq 080-692 6114. Email: orsoreal PATONG SHOPHOUSE than 10 minutes to airport, Real 180º stunning seaview yahoo.com wah, with 2 bedrooms, 2 [email protected] BANGLA Phuket International Acad- land, unobstructed, east side, bathrooms, a kitchen, a Yamu Hill development. 2 plots carpark and a garden. Huge shopehouse 300sqm emy and Ao Por Grand RENOVATED VILLA PATONG CONDOTEL with 6m retail frontage in Soi Marina. Tel: 081-343 0777. of 1 rai each. Chanote title. Sale: 2.25 million baht. Price: 5.5 million baht per rai. Chalong, 3 bedrooms, 3 Freehold, studio, 28sqm. 1.3 Rent: 11,000 baht per Bangla Square. Sale: 28 mil- Email: montha_phuket@ bathrooms, pool. 4.75 million million baht. 5 minutes to lion baht or rent. Entertain- yahoo.com Tel: 084-625 5090. Email: month. Contact owner. phuket.turquoise@ gmail.com baht. Tel: 082-420 7052. beach, furnished. Tel: 089-469 Tel: 083-180 2143. Email: ment Zoning. Tel: 087-881 stayonphuket.com 9256. Email: chino9280@ [email protected] 7600. Email: cocodiorster@ hotmail.com gmail.com OCEANFRONT VILLA Classified Advertisements Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. Then hand it to any of our agents.

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PATONG CONDO Properties HOUSE AT PRIME NEW FULLY PRIVATE RENTAL For Rent PLACE VILLAGE FURNISHED HOUSE Fully furnished 2-bedroom apart- ment. Available on 1 March. 800m to beach, gym, swimming RAWAI CONDO pool, WiFi, cable TV. Tel: 085- FOR RENT 069 0938 (English). Email: 84sqm, 5 minutes to Nai Harn [email protected] Beach, large pool, tropical gar- den, amazing panoramic view NEW CONDO FOR from Chalong Bay up to Phi Phi RENT IN KATHU Island, fully furnished includes Furnished condo with aircon, Near Heroines’ Monument. 2-storey house, 2 bedrooms, water supply, cable TV, and Furnished, aircon, 3 bed- WiFi, TV, fridge, gym & pool internet. Only long-term rental: 3 bathrooms, 20,000 baht 10,000 baht/month. Tel: 081- rooms, cable TV, kitchen. per month, quiet area. Ao 22,500 baht per month. Tel: Tel: 086-607 7493. 978 1558 (English & Thai). 086-204 5817. Ma Kham Bay, 4km from Email: keng.na.ranong@ town, 2km to beach. Tel: 081- hotmail.com 892 4311. For further details, PRIVATE POOL VILLA NICE HOUSE please see our website at AVAILABLE NOW IN CHALONG panwagreen.weebly.com LUXURY VILLAS 3 bedrooms, fully furnished, lo- FOR RENT KAMALA cated in secure area. Tel: 089- 4729 870. Email: dchaibut@ LONG-TERM BEACH 2 villas in modern style, gmail.com CONDO one of 3 bedrooms and Nai Harn, 125sqm, 2 bedrooms, one of 2 bedrooms, pri- 2 bathrooms, swimming pool, vate swimming pool, big APARTMENT PATONG garden, jacuzzi. Contact Nicely furnished and available garden. 50,000 baht per month. Email: [email protected] Francesco. Tel: 085-790 for long-term rent. Located at 7816. Email: francesco Phuket Palace & Patong Tower. Single house (74sq wah) with [email protected] See Tel: 081-892 1621. 3-BED HOUSE lovely garden for long-term THALANG our website at www.villa SINGLE HOUSE NEW HOUSE, rent in Soi Parichart, Land & cheloni.com B.L. APARTMENT 2 storeys, fully furnished, price FOR RENT RENT/ SALE Houses Park. It has 3 bed- from 15,000-18,000 baht per New in Kathu, big rooms, 1 rooms and 2 bathrooms, 24 bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, month. Tel: 089-795 6363. SURIN CONDO hr security + clubhouse facili- Email: [email protected] cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, ties. Price: 25,000 baht per 1-3 bedroom poolside, fur- garden and car park. Rent: month or special price of nished. 200m from beach. 7,000 baht per month. Tel: 081- 20,000 baht per month with- PHUKET VILLA 5 [email protected] 692 3163. out furniture. Contact the VILLAGE owner. Tel: 081-867 6466 (English & Thai). Email: SHOPHOUSES CONDO AT [email protected] FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ROYAL PLACE at Pa Khlok, fully furnished, fully furnished with small quiet area. Rent: 18,000 baht garden, quiet area. Rent: KATA OCEAN VIEW per month. Tel: 086-690 15,000 baht per month. Tel: CONDO 0626. Email: bcarrent@ 084-626 5616. Email: Fully furnished, seaview and hotmail.com [email protected] non-seaview apartments, avail- able for long-term rental. From 15,000 to 40,000 baht per PATONG 1 + 2 BED CHEAP KAMALA RENT month. Located on Kata Hill.Tel: APARTMENTS 1 bedroom, 1 kitchen, fully fur- Large pool, maid, security, free 076-330641. For further details, Ground floor shophouses for nished, free internet and cable. wifi, cable TV. Close to beach, please see our website at www. rent, long contract up to 10 7,000 baht per month. Long- mall and nightlife. From 20,000 oceanic-global.com years. Location at Rat-U- term rent: 6 months - 1 year. Tel: Thit 200 Pee Road, oppo- baht per month. Tel: 080-052 081-826 7287. 8082 (English & Thai). Email: 2 & 3 BED PATONG site to Water World Asia, For sale. Price: 4.2 million 100m from Bangla Road. [email protected] HOUSE TO LET APARTMENTS baht. No agents! Not fur- Chaun Chuen Lagoon, near Big pool, gym, parking, maid, (these units only come Condo at Royal Place nished, with 4 aircons, 3 CONDO IN PATONG British International School. 3- wifi, security. From 35,000 baht along every 10 years). Tel: Project, bypass road, oppo- bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Large 50sqm studio, nicely 4 bedrooms, 4 lounges, 3 bath- per month. Tel: 080-052 8082 086-569 4872. Email: site Tesco Lotus. 37sqm, 2 kitchen and car park. Be- furnished, pool and parking. rooms, kitchen, parking, park (English & Thai). Email: phv [email protected] floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bath- hind Kajonkiet International Long term. Tel: 081-892 1621. area. Tel: 076-239435. [email protected] room, kitchen, fully furnished School on Chao Fa West (2 aircons, washing ma- Road, 5 minutes to Central chine, refrigerator, TV, micro- OCEAN VIEW CONDO Festival. For short or long- wave, cable TV, 24 security Pool, gym, 5 minutes from term rent, 16,000 baht per with key card etc). Tel: 086- Bangla Road, 6-8 months on month. Call to see 087- 476 9612. lease: 18,000 baht per month. 270 9093. Tel: 086-026 3254. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

VILLAS + CONDOS Property SOUTH PHUKET HOUSE FOR RENT Holiday Household ELECTRICAL Services Highly experienced manage- Close to the Heroines Homes & Villa Help SAFETY ment company seeks condos monument, a single new INSPECTION and villas for management, house: 60 Sq .wah, 2 bed- Rentals REPORTS HOME REMODELLED rent and also sale. Email: rooms and 2 bathrooms, FULL TIME GARDENER Home safety electrical TO REPAIR [email protected] Western kitchen, large liv- Gardener to work from Mon- checks. BS7671. Tel: Project management. All ing room, 3 Air condition- day to Saturday, 8am to 6pm 081-606 0200. Email: types of work. American AT THE HEIGHTS ers, internet connection, with good pay. Tel: 087-891 info@phukethome speaking. Tel: 087-468 5939. PHUKET fully furnished. Tel: 089- 7331. Email: karen_leongsk services.com Highly experienced manage- 737 9104 (English & @yahoo.com.sg ment company seeks A,B,C Thai). 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CALL CENTER NEEDS ARTICLE WRITER HOUSEKEEPER SWISS-GERMAN COOKS, MAIDS, Bayshore Projects is looking MANAGERS For 6 months in Australia. We, Intercallservice Com- for article writer on freelance An aussie man with 2 pany, are seeking a Swiss- basis. Experien and well for- Luxury villas looking for young daughters require German speaking person, mulating writing skills in per- cooks, maids and manag- help of young Thai woman for our call center in Phuket, fect English required. Tel: 081- ers. Live - in and live - out to assist housekeeping. to support our customers in 968 5963 (English). Send positions available. Tel: 080- The candidate must have Switzerland. Good knowl- CV to c@bayshore projects. 699 2436. Email: kokakat an English skills, passport edge of French would be an com @gmail.com preferably, age between advantage. We offer a 5-day 25-35,enjoy children. Con- week with Visa and work per- ESTATE / RENTAL SWEDISH / FINNISH tact Jum Tel: 087-095 mit. For further information MANAGER TOUR GUIDE 9274. please contact Mr. Klaus. Intira Villas is looking for a Thai Swedish/Finnish speaking Tel: 089-873 9123. person with a happy and posi- tour guide wanted for cruise boat. Tel: 087-897 1761. CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT NEEDED tive attitude. Must be able to communicate in English and Email: [email protected] MANAGER Rus Thai Business Group Thai, both in speaking and writ- Or civil engineer with experi- Company Limited requires ing. Experience in management SENIOR ARCHITECT ence. Any nationality. Estab- Thai female, fluent in spoken and rentals. Tel: 081-472 4925 Phuket-based architectural lished company. Tel: 087- and written English, good (English). Please send CV and practice urgently requires a 897 0501 (English). Email: computer skills. Tel: 085-690 salary requirement. Email: senior architect to oversee aleksa.rtn @gmail.com 6052. Email: [email protected] [email protected] design of luxury villa and hos- pitality projects. Proficiency MANAGER - in written and spoken English PROPERTY required. Please send CV MANAGEMENT and expected salary to: Experienced manager re- info@imedge concepts.com quired to manage 30 private NEGOTIATOR residence in Krabi. The man- We are looking for well-qualified ARCHITECT GUEST HOUSE STAFF ager is responsible for manag- and motivated individuals to Thai national wanted. Ability Reception - assistant man- ing all teams for maintenance, join our dynamic Residential to use AutoCAD, Sketch-Up ager who speaks English housekeeping, office, rental Sales team in Phuket. and 3D-Max is a must. Tel: and Thai. Experience and security. Operate all prop- preferred.Tel: 085-159 7400 The ideal candidate will be: 081-788 1639. Email: sec@ erty in a 5-star manner for both phuketawnings.com (English). Email: dshumny@ owners and guests. Appli- - Thai Female Thai nationality. yahoo.com cants need to have strong - A Bachelor’s degree holder. WEBSITE / SOFTWARE leadership skills, excellent - Fluent in spoken and written PROGRAMMER STAFF WANTED command of English, hotel English. Bayshore Group is looking for Receptionist, good written and/or property management - Service oriented, with good Web or Software Programmer/ and spoken English is a experience. Applicants will be communication skills and able Developer (Java, C) (number must. Word and accounting required to have their own car to work with demanding interna- sign).NET) Requirements: experience is a plus. Must and driving licence, and to be have a friendly outgoing per- tional clients. 1. Have good knowledge of able to work both in Krabi and sonality. Salary: 12,000- - Computer literate (MS Word, OOP and RDBMS with past Phuket. Tel: 081-968 3140 20,000 baht depending on ex- Excel, PowerPoint, Office Ac- working experience. (English), 081-797 3401 perience. cess, email and the Internet). 2. Good understanding of cur- (English & Thai). Please send - Office admin, good computer - Fast-learning, enthusiastic, rent web and software technol- CVs to: manager@engchuan. skills, Excel, and accounting hard working and dedicated. ogy such as HTML5/CSS3, com, www.engchuan.com, is required. Good written and Ajax , MVC, etc. www.krabisunset.com and Candidates must have their spoken english is a must. www.krabihideaway.com own transportation and be will- 3. Ability to code in Java or 15,000-22,000 baht monthly ing to work in the Patong area. C(numbersign). NET as well as depending on experience level. We offer great opportunities for Ajax, JQuery. - Office manager, must be pro- candidates, including new 4. Good understanding of ficient in Excel, written and graduates, who are looking to frameworks and IDE in Java or spoken English. Prior experi- grow with the Company and C(numbersign).NET ence required. Salary: 25,000+ develop their skills in sales. 5. Fluent English. Tel: 081-968 baht monthly depending on Qualified applicants please 5963 (English). Please send experience. Please send your send your resume to CV to f@bayshoreprojects. resume to smartbusiness [email protected] com [email protected]

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WAITRESS OR WAITER MARKETING REPS Waitress or waiter wanted for NEEDED a holiday villa. Must speak EZYSTAYS looking for English and have experience. marketing representative. Staff can live in or live out. Tel: No experience required, 081-693 1621 (Thai), 084-689 full training provided, work 4658 (Thai). Email: malinlson permit and good income. @hotmail.com CUSTOMER SERVICE RECEPTIONIST LOOKING FOR STAFF Email: leoinphuket@ RECEPTIONIST PATONG COOKS AND MAIDS Aroi-Corner Restaurant in gmail.com SALES & MARKETING Female for Villa Resort in Rawai. Hotel is looking for a reliable Luxury villas in Patong Rawai is looking for staff. Wait- MANAGER Part time, full time. Computer Thai female. 2 days off per looking for experienced ress and bartender with experi- Company looking for a sales skills are essential. Tel: 089-289 week. Tel: 081-892 1621. cooks and maids. Live in ence. Working hours: 3pm- RUSSIAN SALES & marketing manager (food & 1502. Email: jittraming@gmail. or live out. Full or part 11:30pm, one day off, good com time. Tel: 080-699 2436, Two Chefs are now looking snacks). Thai female 25-35 salary. Contact 084-442 8330. years old. Sales and market- STAFF WANTED 088-760 9841. Email: Khun Peter. Email: hp.sch ranz for an outgoing salesper- koka [email protected] son. Russian nationality. ing experience. Good En- RESTAURANT Cashier who speaks En- [email protected] This is a good opportunity glish. We offer good salary MANAGER glish and Thai, experience for the right person with and benefits. Tel: 080-362 New restaurant, Surin preferred. Tel: 086-987 Employment possibility to get high sal- 6678. Beach, needs front of house 7339 (English). Email: SALES WOMAN ary and good commission. manager. Must be fluent in stanlaysphuket@hot WANTED Wanted If you are used to using ACCOUNT MANAGER English, have experience in mail.com For smart home / audio-vi- photoshop or coral it is very Experience as account man- managing large restaurant, sual company, Bangkok good. Tel: 087-276 6796. ager for over 5 years - native Thai, will be responsible for man- and Phuket area. Rea- EXECUTIVE AR / Email: jon@twochefs. and with excellent command of agement of bar and wait staff, RECEPTIONIST / sonable English skills SECRETARY com For further details, English - experience dealing with including high -level training, SALES needed. Salary plus com- please see our website at foreigners would be helpful. Tel: recruitment. Good salary plus LED Light company based mission / expenses. www.twochefs.com 081-979 9911. Email: vrit@boat generous incentives. Tel: 076- in Chalong, looking for Thai Please send CV with lagoonyachting .co.th 325 755. girl to attend to our Thai and photo to info@techworx. foreign customers. English, asia Office and basic PC use is important. Salary based on skills + good commissions SALES & ADMIN on sales. Tel: 081-139 4774. JUNIOR Secure Comm Limited is Email: boost@aboranet. looking for a Phuket com based, preferably Thai na- tive with an excellent com- mand of spoken and written SALES & SERVICE English. (Foreigners on MANAGER long-term visas may also ISS Facility Services Co. We are looking for young apply) Background in AR/ Ltd are looking to fill this and energetic sales & Accounting and Book- position asap. Reporting to admin staff. 20 to 25 years keeping is a must. Experi- expat management, pre- old. Good computer skills enced in data entry, com- ferred applicants are Thai & English command a puter literate, Blackberry nationals, aged 25 years must. Thai national only. savvy, proficient with Excel. plus, degree educated Call for an appointment Experienced as a secre- with good English commu- now! Tel: 076-325419, 085- tary or executive assistant nication skills. Excellent 619 0380 (English & Thai), with strong organizational/ remuneration package / 081-400 4678 (English & detail oriented/administra- benefits offered to the right Thai). Email: orientalsamui tive skills. Salary will be person. Tel: 076-610315, @gmail.com For further based on experience and 081-958 6879 (English). details,please see our qualifications. Tel: 090-916 Email: [email protected] website at www.oriental- 3460. Email: securecomm world.com living.net @ yahoo.com

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Bulletins Business Opportunities

LIMITED BUSINESS SPONSOR A CHILD SALE INCREDIBLE Set-up Thai business in- PROJECT The Phuket International INVESTMENT Women’s Club is a volun- cludes TAT license with 2 teer organization raising work permits. 170,000 baht. funds for educational Tel: 080-595 0458. scholarships. We rely on the goodwill of donors and sponsors – small HOTELS IN PHUKET and large. If you would FOR SALE like to put something Please contact info@ back into the community luxuryphuketholidays. in which you live, contact com Luxury project for sale. us to find out more about 50% process done. Only giving a prize or being a 5 million baht. Tel: 080- sponsor. Contact Carol. COOKS AND MAIDS 891 1611. Email: patrik Tel: 087-417 8860 or con- Luxury villas in Patong look- [email protected] tact Sue. Tel: 087-277 ing for experienced cooks 6948. For more informa- and maids. Live in or live out. tion please email us at Full or part time. Tel: 080-699 PARTNER WANTED [email protected] 2436, 088-760 9841. Email: For a new discotheque in [email protected] Patong, Phuket, Soi Bangla. Best location. Great profit. Opening very soon. Tel: 081- Bar & Restaurant Equipment 895 7597, 081-892 8526.

SHOPHOUSES KITCHEN FOR RENT HARDWARE SURIN BEACH CLUB BAR FOR SALE BISS FLAPPER SOI BEL AIR Secondhand kitchen FOR SALE Busy Mushroom Bar for hardware: ovens, sinks, Prime real estate; approx sale. Soi Bel Air, with all grills and etc. Tel: 082- 900sqm of beach front prop- Circuit integrity cross-checked by UL, SafeAsia and stock, TV, sound system 283 8250 (English & erty with sunbeds. Full ser- iFARD every four months. Documentation available. Cer- and fridges included. Rent: Thai). Email: phuket vice kitchen; seating capac- tified by Thai OOC within two weeks of import. Can be 10,000 baht per month with @rayadivers.com ity of 100. No key money or blarfed into any properly wired restaurant kitchen in Thai- rental required. Contact for contract paid up until July land. Purchased new in Dijon, Nov 2010, for 82,000 baht; details. Tel: 091-034 1200 2013. Only 650,000 baht Ground floor shophouses selling now for just 55,000 baht. Three-pole snard beans (English). Email: issam.tawil o.n.o. Tel: 086-725 0771 (En- for rent, long contract up (4) with lithium backing plates. Gooze and Himmelman Education @gmail.com glish). Email: warrenmec pork whistles, milled and graded in July last year. Insured to 10 years. Location at [email protected] through November this year (2013). Happy to demon- Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, opposite to Water World TOUR SHOP PATONG strate for serious buyers at Le Montage, Rawai, any night PRIVATE TUITION except Mondays (restaurant closed). Asia, 100m from Bangla Busy beach location with AVAILABLE existing clients. Long lease: HOME OFFICE Road. (these units only FOR SALE / RENT By qualified female teacher. come along every 10 180,000 baht. Tel: 080-690 Contact Jack Martin for pics and documentation. All levels and ages. B.Ed. years). Tel: 086-569 4872. 8978. Tel or SMS: 081-207 4471. BA. TEFL. Tel: 087-890 8313. Email: swlh2010@gmail. Email: [email protected] Email: karen_ignatowicz@ com GENERAL MANAGER hotmail.com PHUKET Kamala Beach Estates is looking for an experienced, BAR FOR SALE personable GM. For full job NEW TIGER details and requirements, High Roller Bar. Third row please email to kbeowners from the front. Two-year [email protected]. Ap- contract. Books avaliable. plications should be received 4 million baht o.n.o. Tel: no later than 25 Feb 2013. 085-654 8510. Email: typhoon_stjames@hot VIP LOUNGE BAR mail.com PARTNERSHIP Patong Beach, Bangla area. Perfect location in com- RESTAURANT AND BAR Working partner / investor for Ultra VIP Lounge Bar. Must mercial area at The Royal Seating 20 people with 2 flat be experienced business Place, Tesco Lotus, by- screens (sat & cable), a new person with strong ethics pass road. 3 floors for liv- sound system, new karaoke willing to manage cashflow ing home and business box, new fridge and freezer, and female staff. Small in- office, 2 bedrooms, 2 an upright cooler and tank, vestment for big returns. For bathrooms, 4 aircons. new double gas hob, fat more information please call Ground floor install with catchment tank, new fire 087-881 7600. Email: cocodi glass frontage, granite extinquishers, parking, bar, [email protected] floor and kitchen area. area for beer storage, etc. Sale or long-term rental Good location. 40,000 baht 35,000 baht per month. monthly, no key money. RESTAURANT Call now. Tel: 084-293 40,000 baht returnable on FOR SALE 7923 (English & Thai), completion of lease. Moving Patong, Mae Ubon Market, 081-854 0061 (English). to Philipines, hence low price 50m from new opening Email: mrgeoffcurry@ of just 450,000 baht or near- Makro. Sale: only 850,000 yahoo.com est offer. Tel: 083-592 6247 baht (350,000 baht furniture (English), 083-690 7014 (En- and 300,000 baht key glish). Email: micknppr@ money included). Rent: HOTEL + RESTAURANT hotmail.com 15,000 baht per month. Con- FOR SALE tract for 2 years. Contact Chanote title, central posi- RESTAURANT IN KATA Gabriel. Tel: 082-059 5143. tion, new building, 4 years Very busy street food restau- old, 20 rooms, reception and rant in main street, 10 tables, NICE RESTAURANT & restaurant fully furnished. equipped kitchen, low rent, HOUSE FOR RENT Price: 38 million baht nego- no key money. For more de- In Kamala. Good furniture. tiable. Contact Stefano: 086- tails please call 086-940 Only 15,000 baht per month. 279 8175 (English or Italian). 4801. Email: marcellospizzi For more information please Contact Ning: 084-840 1566 [email protected] call 089-289 1508. (Thai). February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 29

Business Products & Services Club Memberships Available Miscellaneous For Sale

BUDS INTERNATIONAL PHUKET PHUKET KINDERGARTEN COUNTRY CLUB COUNTRY CLUB Phuket's oldest interna- Family Membership. Price: Full family membership. An- BISS FLAPPER tional child care facility. High- 640,000 baht (Transfer In- nual dues paid up to end quality, time-proven sched- cluded). Tel: 087-895 8160 2013. 650,000 baht.Tel: 089- ule and curriculum. Now in (English). Email: faserio@go 908 2454 (English). Email: Circuit integrity cross-checked by UL, SafeAsia and brand-new purpose-built goltd.hk [email protected] iFARD every four months. Documentation available. Cer- school. Experienced native tified by Thai OOC within two weeks of import. Can be English teachers to teach blarfed into any properly wired restaurant kitchen in Thai- ages 1.5-8. Monday-Friday LAGUNA GOLF PHUKET COUNTRY CLUB land. Purchased new in Dijon, Nov 2010, for 82,000 baht; 8am-5pm. Bus service avail- MEMBERSHIP selling now for just 55,000 baht. Three-pole snard beans able from Patong, Karon, Expires on January Golf membership. Price: (4) with lithium backing plates. Gooze and Himmelman Kata, Phuket, Rawai and 2024 (11 years). Price: 700,000 baht. Transfer pork whistles, milled and graded in July last year. Insured Chalong. Tel: 076-384638, 385,000 baht. Contact included. Tel: 081-788 through November this year (2013). Happy to demon- 080-624 7060. www.buds- Sumalee. Tel: 087-468 5480. strate for serious buyers at Le Montage, Rawai, any night phuket.com 5125. except Mondays (restaurant closed). TATTOO REMOVE BCC FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Contact Jack Martin for pics and documentation. We remove your tattoo. Tel: COUNTRYCLUB GOLF 830,000 baht dues included, Tel or SMS: 081-207 4471. 083-362 4144. Please see MEMBERSHIP spouse paid for two years our website at www.tattoo- Phuket Country Club Golf Email: [email protected] (worth 40,000 baht). Transfer remove.info Membership (Family). Price: 600,000 baht (excluding included. Tel: 081-893 3462 transfer fee of 60,000 baht) - (English). Email: voute.a@ WHEELCHAIR SALE DATING 2013 annual maintenance gmail.com Folding wheelchair for sale: SNUFFLERS NICE PEOPLE fee (25,000 baht) to be pro- 1,200 baht. Carpet for sale: Set of five. Rounded FINE ART SERVICE portionally split based on 1,200 baht, good quality, edges with alloy spleen timing of purchase. Tel: 087- LOCH PALM 170x240cm. Tel: 087-381 Experienced artist, avail- MEMBERSHIP tables. Only 3 yrs old, no able for quality portraits, 895 8160. Email: faserio@ 5171. glinkle. Can be used Available at 550,000 murals, faux finishing. gogoltd.hk without bessors or BRTs baht o.n.o. Tel: 086-277 Contact Richard. Email: but not in tandem with 2691. Email: davidina rschro_2000@yahoo. Personals cleester bins. Price new: [email protected] com LOCH PALM 4,200 baht each. Will MEMBERSHIP sell now at 12,000 baht For sale or trade mem- BACKGAMMON for full set. Located The easy way of dating. DETOX bership plus money for Pool Tables Players wanted. Tel: 081- Rawai, pics available. New online dating. For TO YOUR DOOR Blue Canyon Family 577 8443. Email: phuket Email: jackmartin3@ further details, please 9,500 baht for 7 days. Tel: Membership. Price: [email protected] gmx.com see our website at www. 084-100 6274. www. 550,000 baht o.n.o. Tel: yourhappydate.com 081-090 4113. Email: POOL TABLE clearercleanse.com BILLIARD - GAMES [email protected] FRIENDS Pool tables, billiards, Male. 49 years old. Looking Television foot- ball, touch screen, for fun friends (couple). Tel: Sets and air hockey for rent 081-787 2008. Dive Gear and profit sharing. All ac- cessories for sell & ser- vices. Call now. Tel: 081- Pets SATELLITE TV MARES BCD, FINS 823 4627, 085-797 0202, THAILAND AND BOOTS 085-797 0303. Fax: 076- Satellite TV Thailand - We Hybrid represents the apex 264461. Email: ying@ provide all sorts of Satellite of Mares BCD product devel- phuketpooltables.com TV, including HD Satellite opment. Thanks to features Service. You can order on- such as complete uncoupling line. We ship Cash on Deliv- of harness and aircell, seam- SOCCER / FOOSBALL ery anywhere in Thailand. less shoulder straps and TABLES We also accept Paypal for special padding around the Brand-new “Heavy duty” International orders. Tel: wings of the back pack. Also soccer/foosball table for 080-694 0663 (English & selling Scuba Pro boots, rent and sale. Suitable for Thai), 089-821 3772 (En- Mares Quatro Fins – all in ex- bars and hotels. Call us glish). Email: sales@thai cellent condition: 18,000 now. Tel: 081-823 4627, 085- landpropertys.com, for fur- baht. Tel: 085-260 2576. 797 0202, 085-797 0303. ther details, please see our Email: chrisgraham2@mac. Email: ying@phuketpool website at www.satellitetv com tables.com thailand.com 30 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

Saloon Cars Motorbikes Rentals

BMW320D SE, DIESEL FORD FOCUS AND TRIUMPH SPRINT ST 400CC KTM ENDURO CAR RENTAL Year 2010, white, Diesel en- HONDA 125CC 2010 In excellent condition with ALL MODELS JAZZ FOR RENT gine. 35,000km. Good condi- Ford Focus 2013, alloy Top-class condition 6,000 green book. Sale: 89,000 AUT or MT, delivery service, tion, save fuel. Tel: 089-668 wheels, only 2,000km. New: km, slipper clutch, other ex- baht o.b.o. Tel: 076-289656, short or long term, first-class 3639 (English & Thai). Email: 1,150,000 baht. Make offer. tras. Green book. 550,000 081-895 1826 (English). insurance. Tel: 087-281 1211 [email protected] Honda 125cc, only 500km. baht. Tel: 086-281 2033 (En- Email: wolfgang@far-away. (English). New: 59,000 baht. Make of- glish & Thai). Email: senna@ net FORD TIERRA 1,840CC fer. Going home. Tel: 087-816 cscoms.com Black, airbags, parking sen- 5274 (English). Email: frog91 CHEAP CAR [email protected] YAMAHA V-MAX FOR RENT sor, 2003. 91,000km. Sale: HONDA ST 1300 180,000 baht. Tel: 084-063 2010 PAN EURO Short or long-term with 3752, 082-912 0526. insurance and delivery MAZDA 3, 1.6 6,000 miles as new, bril- service. Tel: 081-690 APRIL 2010 liant touring bike with 0626. Email: bcarrent@ HONDA 2007 CRV 2.4 13,000km only. White, green book. 525,000 hotmail.com FOR SALE as new, black leather. baht. Tel: 086-281 2033 Excellent condition with Sale: 675,000 baht. Tel: (English & Thai). Email: full Honda service history. 081-606 4221 (Thai), 089- [email protected] Only one owner. 85,000km. 290 5594 (English). V-Max. 1,200cc, 145hp, CARS RENT 780,000 baht.Tel: 087-015 green book. Bike is a real 10,000 / MONTH 9206 (English), 087-891 5614 HONDA CBR beauty. 235,000 baht. (English & Thai). Email: da Tel: 089-822 7547. vid@freedomleisuregroup. MAZDA 3 250R ABS com SPORT MAXX October 2011 with 8,000 km, excellent condition, Available now in Chalong. Tel: 087-689 9679. Email: NISSAN NV WINGROAD one owner, special plate YAMAHA 9. Sale: 85,000 baht. Tel: [email protected] Car for sale, gold color, year MAJESTY 400 090-706 3071. 2006.1,600cc, 35,000km. Asking price: 165,000 baht. CHEAP CAR RENT Suzuki Sporty, Honda Available on 6 April 2013 (de- Brand-new car rental, top Jazz, Toyota Vios, and pends on Visa). For more in- HONDA STEED 400 model, year 2012. Small car, Honda City. Rent: 13,000- formation please call 083- Good condition, black, medium car, family car, first- 18,000 baht per month. 182 5037 (English), 089-970 Model 2009. Full op- comes with beautiful class insurance, delivery, 24hr Tel: 081-538 8567. Email: 8227 (Thai). Email: mellaert tions. 2,000cc. Only plate number one. Ask- roadside assistance, GPS, [email protected] [email protected] 17,283 km. Tax. Insur- ing 125,000 baht. Call for 2008 model, only 27,000 baby seat. Short or long-term ance. Full service his- km, green book, excellent rent. Tel: 089-772 7012, 081- tory. Immaculate condi- seeing. Tel: 087-270 9093. condition. Price: 145,000 326 3233. CAR FOR RENT SALE FORD tion. Sale: 650,000 baht. baht. Tel: 087-893 1753. ESCAPE 495,000 Tel: 084-850 7170. Brand-new, insurance and delivery service, special price CARS FOR RENT YAMAHA FINO for long-term rent, expatriate MAXSYM 400 I Short or long-term rent. prefered. For more informa- Just 4 months old. 2,500km. Please call 088-819 tion please call 088-768 9411. Perfect conditions. 189,000 7028. Email: einalial77@ Email: maxlivingmanage baht. Contact Ivan. Tel: 084- gmail.com [email protected] 848 6004. 4 x 4s Ford Escape 3.0 XLT. Bicycles Year 2004. 140,000km. Price: 495,000 baht. 2008. Lady owner, ridden Contact Noppadol. Tel: only in Phuket Town, with CUSTOM CARBON SPECIALIZED RANGE ROVER 4.4 089-589 5453. Email: green book. Asking price HARDTAIL MTB CARBON FULL SUS FOR SALE sopasalon@hotmail. 23,000 baht. Tel: 084-889 Custom built carbon fest. Stumpjumper FSR Carbon In Epsom Green, 83,000 com 2676. 20.5 inch (180cm+) frame, MTB. Super top spec - Brain km from new, full service carbon black colour, SRAM F+R shocks. SRAM XX drive history, one owner. The X0 /XTR drive train. Magura train. Hope race brakes. best in Thailand for 2.6 carbon SL disk brakes. Mavix SLR wheels. Large million baht. Tel: 086-281 Wheels & Motors Montagna Superlight wheels, size (180cm+). Midlife crisis 2033 (English & Thai), Rock Shox SID Team front dream machine. 125,000 081-924 1760 (English). shock. 65,000 baht. Tel: 081- baht. Tel: 081-737 0722 (En- Email: senna@cscoms. 737 0722. Email: allan@ glish). Email: allan@pips com pipsphuket.com phuket.com Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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13 METER CRUISER

Our boat has served us well but now we need a bigger one, so sadly we have to let her go.This boat is regis- tered for 17 people. It has a wooden hull, is 3.5 meters wide, draws 1.5 meters and has a diesel engine that gen- erates 123KW. We use it to slowly cruise around 1 hour a day at about 5 knots. NEW KARNIC 2052 Set up for fishing or day tours Deep V Hull, 140hp 4-stroke it is fitted with Fish Finder Suzuki O/B. Bimini and ma- and GPS. Originally wanted rine heads. 1,299,950 baht. 1.5 million baht, but have Now in stock at our Boat La- now reduced to 1million goon Showroom. For details baht. Must sell this month. contact Alan Giles. Andaman Tel: 086-944 1623 (English), Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. 087-382 9163 (Thai). Email: Email: boats@andamanboat [email protected] sales.com

5.9 METER RIB NEW ALESSANDRO Superb quality HD hypalon RIB. MARCHI ABC Boats near new demon- “Carenalunga 21”. Hypalon RIB strator. Fitted 140hp used out- (LOA 24'). Composite construc- board, fuel tank, bimini and multi- tion, strong and fast. 140hp 4- roller trailer. Superb performance stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini and and seakeeping. 595,000 baht. trailer. 1,795,000 baht. Now in Tel: 081-397 7598 (English & stock at our Boat Lagoon Show- Thai). Email: kajoda1954@ room. For details contact Alan yahoo.co.uk Giles. Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. Email: NEW KARNIC 1851 boats@andamanboat Deep V Hull, 90hp lean-burn, 4- sales.com stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini and trailer. 999,950 baht. Now in stock at our Boat Lagoon Show- SUNSEEKER YACHT room. For details contact Alan FOR SALE Giles. Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087-283 1674. Email: boats@ andamanboatsales.com

BOAT SHARE 1/4 share in two boats: one Riviera 48 and one Gulfcraft 34. Fully equipped for diving, Sunseeker Caribbean 52ft. fishing, touring. Professional Located at Ao Por Grand management and crew. Marina. Price: 4,800,000 Boat Lagoon. Tel: 076- baht. Tel: 087-626 0495 271629, 081-895 1724. Email: (English). Email: dan.soft. [email protected] [email protected]

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SEA DOO BOAT THAI FISHING BOAT NEW ALESSANDRO CrypticCrossword SPEEDSTER -97 Cheap price for quick sale, fully MARCHI MOONSOON FOR Jet boat speedster. Twin 85hp restored, excellent condition, “Carenacorsa 18”. Hypalon RIB, SALE rotax engines. Trailer included. very reliable and cheap to use. light and fast. 90hp lean-burn, 4- 235,000 baht. Tel: 083-644 Contact Peter. Tel: 085-253 stroke Suzuki O/B. Bimini. 6479 (English). Email: joda6@ 4429. 999,950 baht. Now in stock at hotmail.com our Boat Lagoon Showroom 43 FOOT CRUISING For details contact Alan Giles. BOAT FOR SALE CATAMARAN Andaman Boat Sales. Tel: 087- Semi-rigid 150hp, 2 stroke, 2 double cabins, saloon with 283 1674. Email: boats@anda trailer, aluminium tank 100 liter, 4 berth, 2011 in composite. manboatsales.com 28ft, registered for 15 pas- GPS, Sonar. Price: 650,000 650,000 baht. Tel: 087-461 sengers. 200hp/ V6 Mer- baht. Tel: 089-289 8628 8089 (English). Email: thong cury motor, only 240 hours, [email protected] 17-FOOT YAMAHA (English), 080-144 6022 (Thai). SPEED BOAT recently totally restored. 115 HP Yamaha outboard en- Perfect for snorkeling, diving gine, new trailer, unsinkable fiber- trips, island hopping or water glass boat, GPS, fishfinder, taxi. Navigation system + Looking for a boat? sports equipment, radio, MP3, 2 fishfinder. 5hp spare motor. anchors,100-Watt search light, Boat and motor in very good See more classified ads and a lot of extras. 370,000 baht. condition. Located at Boat Call for details. Tel: 089-645 4848 Lagoon. Priced for quick sale at www.phuketgazette.net (English & Thai), 086-603 9268 at 330,000 baht. Tel: 086- (Thai). Email: germanwater 747 9292. Email: claud [email protected] [email protected] 32 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

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

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IN FINE TUNE WITH….. JOHN ILLSLEY, AT PIMALAI RESORT & SPA, KOH LANTA, KRABI

GM Franck de Lestapis, had the great honor of welcoming John Illsley, an English musician, bass guitarist and one of the found- ing members of the critically acclaimed rock band Dire Straits. Chef de partie “Rat” helped him out with her acoustic guitar.

From left: Mr Alexander Julek Grabowski, CEO; THE VIEW Ms Sasipa Khankaew, managing director, Mr The View Phuket at Kata Beach, a Nabile Graidia, also Luxury Condiminium, had its Grand managing director. Opening last Saturday, February 16.

From left: Mr Sawit Ketroj, MD Phuket Future Development Co Ltd; Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukban; Mr Sampan Thongsamak and Mr Esa Huovila MD of St James properties Co Ltd. THE EMERALD TERRACE CONDO LAUNCH ON FEB 6 AT JUNGCEYLON PHUKET 34 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013 February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

The Global Battle Of Bands properties, super cars and (GBOB) is coming to Thailand! other investment opportunities, In its 9th year with 40 countries together with other iconic participating, it is the largest branded goods. This annual such competition in the world. event is proudly sponsored by Bands must perform original the Phuket Gazette, PGTV and songs. Thailand will have 'Phuket Today', the island's only February 23 through March regionals in Phuket, Pattaya, national television show (see 31, 6:30 to 10:30am: Daily Chiang Mai and Bangkok. below right for showtimes). Breakfast on the beach at National finals will be in Bangkok Moevenpick Bangtao in June, and world finals will also April 13 to 15: Songkran You are invited to our Daily be held in Bangkok in Decem- Festival Breakfast on the beach. For ber. Valuable prizes are given to Songkran is the Thai New Year reservations please call: 66-76- national winners and the world Festival also known as the 310400 winner receives a package worth ‘Water Festival’. Held during US$100,000 and a world tour the driest month in Thailand, February 23-24; 7pm to 12am: contract. It’s an amazing oppor- Songkran is celebrated through- Xtravaganza Makeup Party at tunity for young bands. Entrance out the country pouring water La Terrazza Phuket on Nai to the show is free, so don't miss on other people to wish them Harn Beach it – March 15th. Please check good luck for the New Year. Another great theme party at La back for updates. This event Terrazza: Xtravaganza. The dress is sponsored by the Phuket May 5, Coronation Day code is 'crazy', following in the Gazette and PGTV (see below Coronation Day commemorates style of Lady Gaga and friends. right for showtimes). the accession to the throne of During the evening makeup artist HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej Annette J will perform a special March 21-24, 11am to 7pm: on May 5, 1950. makeup demonstration on models. Phuket International Boat A special guest DJ LUDO-V from Show (PIMEX) 2013 May 6, Substitution in place Beijing will spin the music during PIMEX is Asia's premier annual of Coronation Day (Public the evening. Free buffet offered by boating and luxury lifestyle Holiday) La Terrazza and special free shots event. The 2013 show will be the for this Xtravaganza night! We will biggest and best yet, with up to May 24, Visakha Bucha Day start at 7pm, the buffet will be 60 yachts in the water, from 10- Visakha Bucha Day is observed served starting from 8pm. Come meters to 35m, and as many as on the day of the full moon even earlier if you would like to 120 plus exhibiting companies during the 6th lunar month, enjoy the sunset at one of the representing over 250 brands which usually falls in either May most beautiful spots in southern worldwide. Products on display or early June. It is a day to Phuket. For more information will range from boats to marine commemorate three important contact Alessandro Previtali on: Omega Sport, Topaz sailboats and the capabilities of any driver and equipment and accessories, incidents: the birth, the enlight- 66-84-509 1975 Toppers. Other activities for all the vehicle so as to make it fun for charter, diving and sailing holi- enment and the passing away family include dinghy sailing, all the family. Special lunchtime days, and a wide range of luxury of the Buddha. February 25: Makha Bucha canoeing and SUP's. Bring your fun stop. This event is proudly Day (Public Holiday) own food to cook on our BBQ or sponsored by the Phuket Gazette, Makha Bucha Day, which falls join our club BBQ – booking PGTV and 'Phuket Today', (see on the full moon of the third required. Please book if you are below right for showtimes). For lunar month, commemorates the interested in sailing with us. For more information contact Mr John Buddha's ordaining of 1,250 monks more information contact Katy Devenport on: 66-87-265 8845 or who had arrived unannounced Gooch-Firmin on: 66-85-215 9185. visit phuketinvitational.com from afar only seven months after the Buddha began his teachings. It March 10, 8:30am to 8:30pm: March 14, 10am to 2pm: Phuket is also the date the Buddha deliv- Phuket Invitational Car Rally Internatianal Women's Club ered his Fundamental Teachings – at Chalong Pier Beer Garden, AGM and lunch at Le Meridien just months before his death. Kan Eang Phuket Resort & Spa Finding places in Phuket that you The annual general meeting March 3, 10am to 4:30pm never knew existed, navigate will take place at 10am, to be Phuket Sailing Club Family through some of the most beau- followed by lunch. All are Open Day at Ao Yon, near tiful parts of this paradise island welcome but non-members Cape Panwa – all the time with safety and cannot vote. Come to both or The Phuket Sailing Club invites you careful driving being foremost in join us for the lunch at 11:30am. to come and join our Family Fun mind! Organized by Car Rally Members: 500 baht, non-mem- Day. Activities include taster sail- professionals with years of bers: 650 baht. For more infor- ing for Adults on our Platu keelboat experience, the course is set to mation email: [email protected] or one of our Cats. If you know take you over unusual roads and how to sail, you can take out one into uncharted country, whilst March 15, 5:30 to 10pm: of boats for free – 16ft Cat, Laser, always ensuring that it is within Global Battle of Bands

Informal Sunday morning computer clinics

Do you have a question about computers, Windows, or the internet in Phuket? Need to find out where to get things fixed, or the best places to shop for new computer stuff? Drop by one of our FREE informal computer clinics. Every Sunday morning, starting around 10am or so, a group of computer savvy locals meet for breakfast at the Chalong/Fisherman’s Way Sandwich Shoppe, 1 km north of Chalong Circle on Chao Fah East road.

Don’t be bashful: introduce yourself to the group at the big table, and ask away. You might even find an iPad/iPhone, Android or Mac guru, if you’re lucky.

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Contact at 076-282403, [email protected] or visit KhunWoody.com 36 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013 Anatomy of a land line meltdown government pulls the plug, or if Syria suddenly decides its citizens shouldn’t be able to communi- cate. Indeed, it happened last November in Syria, from Novem- AS I continued my pursuit of a ber 29 to December 1. In this case, decent internet connection for though, the cause doesn’t appear the house I’m moving into, a funny to be politically motivated. It’s thing happened. That’s funny as in simply incompetence. I think. strange, not funny as in hilarious. The fact is that nobody knows Depending on where you lived why the internet went out. I’ve GOING CHERNOBYL: Despite crashing in Thailand on Friday, February 15, the internet was originally designed in Thailand, at about 2am on Friday seen two plausible explanations, to survive a nuclear attack. Photo:boatingwithtr morning, February 15, if you had neither of which sounds encour- internet traffic, domestic and don’t know what’s happening. I seen exactly zero reports of the internet service from TOT your line aging. The first reason, reported international, relies on two fiber see that happening over and over TOT outage in the mainstream went down. Again, depending on by a local newspaper, was that optic cables in southern Thailand, again in Phuket: there’s a wide- Thai press – a phenomenal lack where you lived, the line came back TOT’s “main server in Bangkok the people who set up the network spread internet problem, a of concern. up about 11am to 2pm. That’s crashed.” The second reason, topology for the TOT system customer calls the hotline, and Perhaps the outage originated more-or-less 12 hours with abso- reported on ThaiVisa, was that should hang up their white lab they’re told that they’re the first as a failure of the ICT Ministry’s lutely no internet connection, two fiber optic cables in south- coats. And if the people in charge ones to report it. If that doesn’t web site blocking system, which anywhere in Thailand. And, as best ern Thailand were severed of watching the lines saw one of fly because the customer’s too according to the Washington I can tell, it happened to every concurrently – “one was cut by them go down, they should’ve had savvy, the employee on the phone Post allows the government to single TOT customer – Phuket, nibbling squirrels (or possibly an army out fixing it immediately. I says that (choose your favorite shut down all internet in Thai- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Isaan. mice), the other by someone guess it’s possible that 1) the TOT nonsensical excuse) happened, land in a few minutes. Cuba, What about hot swapping? planting palm oil trees.” routing system was totally borked and they have no idea when it’ll Ethiopia, Lybia, North Korea, What about redundant switches? The first explanation doesn’t and 2) a squirrel chewed through a be fixed. They may even offer to Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, What about alternate backup sites? ring true, at least to me. TOT’s line and 3) a palm Yemen, and a few I mean, this is the internet, for main switch for domestic use, oil tree digger cut African countries heaven’s sake. It was designed known as AS 9737, has a huge a second line, all have similar sys- and built to take a nuclear attack 120 Gbps connection to the TOT simultaneously. tems. I just don’t and keep on working. Sure, you Local Network Internet Exchange Somehow, I seri- know. get occasional outages for an hour switch identified as AS 37930 – ously doubt it. Unless the gov- if some idiot is asleep at the wheel yes, all of these big switches have Here’s what I ernment announces and the system is set for manual numbers that identify them know for sure: an open inquiry, routing (which should never be uniquely. But AS 9737 also has a on the Phuket the outage will the case, but it happens). City backup connection at 22 Gbps to Gazette web site, probably just be blocks can get shut off if some- the CAT exchange AS4652 in reader “Annoyed” ignored. I won’t body digs with a backhoe and Bangrak. CAT didn’t go down, so said, “I have not hold my breath. takes out the trunk line to the there should have been backup had an internet Moral for you: block. Servers can go down if internet access immediately avail- connection for 24 the Second Law of they’re taken out by viruses, or if able to TOT. How a failure in a hours; this morn- Landlines in Phuket, the power goes out and the “server” – most likely a switch, ing I was finally as was espoused generator doesn’t work – but any and probably AS 37930 – able to get back NUTS: Could this fella have brought down the internet? Photo: I Taylar last week in this organization worth its salt has could’ve taken out all domestic on line. The TOT column. alternate sites that can be fired up internet baffles me. customer service lady was impa- send out a technician, knowing full Never get one landline internet within minutes. As for the second proffered tient (obviously stressed out with well that a hundred other people connection. Get two, on two But an entire country going reason – remember, neither of so many callers having similar have reported the same problem. separate lines, from two differ- offline for 12 hours? That’s the these are official explanations – I problems), her English was It’s all about communication. ent ISPs. That won’t protect you kind of thing you expect if Iran’s just don’t buy it. If all of TOT’s slurred, and she was at times not Painfully, our ISPs don’t seem if the whole country goes even polite. Having been unable to to understand that their custom- internet-dark. But it should conduct business because of the ers would appreciate some frank handle anything short of a TOT problem we really didn’t need explanations. Rabid customers catastrophic failure. to add TOT rudeness.” would also stop calling the Reader “Agogohome” said, support lines incessantly if they Our regular weekly computer “Did I report it? Nope! It’s not could just find some information clinic roundtables continue every worth the phone call or visit, just they can trust. Sunday morning, 10:00 at to receive the usual surprised I’m not picking on TOT – Sandwich Shoppe Chalong (in response, and their worthless they’re not the only offenders. English) and 11:00 at Sandwich promises.” Since February 11, I’ve had wide- Shoppe Patong (in German). If you And there’s the rub. spread reports of outages on the have a Windows problem that First, it’s hard for me to True DOCSIS 20 Mbps system. needs to be solved, or a question accept that the largest internet (DOCSIS is the technology that about internet service in Phuket, service provider (ISP) in the relies on coax (similar to a cable drop by and ask one of the country just went dead for TV cable), that’s only available in assembled gurus. It’s always free. more-or-less 12 (or 24) hours. select parts of the island. True Sponsored by the Phuket Gazette It shouldn’t even be possible. calls it “Ultra.”) While the “fast” and Khun Woody’s Sandwich Second, there’s no notifica- DOCSIS 20 Mbps line was down, Shoppes. tion about system-wide outages. it looks like the “slow” DOCSIS When internet services in other 10 Mbps line was up and running Live Wire is Phuket Gazette parts of the world go down, fine. We’ve had complaints of bad columnist Woody Leonhard’s there’s a web site people can lines at phuketinternetspeed.com, weekly snapshot of all things go to, to see up-to-the-minute and I’ve seen similar complaints internet in Phuket. Shoot him mail information about what caused on the ThaiVisa.com forums, but at [email protected], follow the problem, and how long it’ll there’s been nothing official. him on Twitter, @PhuketLiveWire, or take to fix it. So what really happened? It’s “like” his page at facebook.com/ Third, even the employees likely that we’ll never know. I’ve SandwichShoppe. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 37 Pannaree Na Nakorn DIRECTOR of Raintree Spa, beautiful surroundings, drink Pannaree Na Nakorn is a petite scented tea, smell the wonderful woman who has big business aroma of our spa products and ambitions. Resplendent in a red enjoy our pampering therapy. Spa jacket and seated in the beautiful treatments must work on all the tropical garden of her flagship senses to be successful.” Raintree Spa on Montri Road, she Apart from the main Raintree recounts how she came to own still constitute the bulk of my client Spa, Pannaree also runs two other seven spa businesses – in Phuket, base,” says Pannaree. “Sometimes spas near the town’s main mar- Bangkok and Hua Hin – all within the whole family will come. One ket by the name of Kim’s Massage the space of seven years. family came with their ah-mah and Spa. Recently, she has added A graduate in literature (major- (granny) who remembered that she a brand new branch of Kim’s on ing in philosophy), Pannaree had used to play around here as a child. Rawai Beach. “I love Rawai contemplated a career in writing It was the rain tree that spurred her because of its association as the but a call to filial duty changed memories. It’s that sort of moment Thais’ favorite spot. Not a beau- all that. As the eldest daughter of that makes your job worthwhile. Of tiful beach by any standard, but I Chinese-Thai parents, she was course, I want to succeed in love the colors of the skies at expected to look after the fam- business, but sometimes it’s about dusk. Even with all the changes ily-run small spa in Kathu, whose creating and being a part of the brought on by the prescence of success has encouraged her on community as well.” new types of tourists, Rawai still to set up a bigger salon. She This brings to mind the old- has plenty of charm.” found the perfect location on fashioned beauty salons where Despite her success as an Montri Road in Phuket town. As women congregated, not only to entrepreneur and business- the plot came with a large and beautify themselves but also to woman, Pannaree still nurtures mature rain tree, it gave birth to meet friends and catch up with her lifelong dream of becoming a the new business name. Thus, gossip. writer (and a movie director). Raintree Spa was born in 2007, Although the modern Raintree Alas, all her time is taken up with featuring a purpose-built space Spa has none of that, Pannaree running the business. Despite her with a distinct nod to old Phuket makes sure it retains homey at- busy schedule, she always finds architecture. The magnificent rain mosphere. Guests are greeted time for an occasional massage, tree stands guard, its canopy with a welcoming cold towel and something she indulges in at least About Thai Gallery providing cool shade and serving refreshing herbal drink. Phuket- three times a week. “I don’t have as a landmark of sorts. style cakes served with ginger time for a spa treatment, but I am The individuals profiled in “Thai Gallery” are chosen on the basis of “Not long ago, there was almost tea, and a hot towel complete the addicted to massage.” their contributions to Phuket as an international community, and, nowhere for Thais to go for spa treatments. Pannaree, 34, is married to often, for having made those contributions through successful social treatments, which were available “A spa is first and foremost Chiravut Woody Kornjarungkiat, the and/or working relationships with foreigners. This implies some only in plush hotels. Therefore about relaxation. I try my best to southern regional manager of Bupa foreign language skills and an interest in interacting with different Raintree spa became quite popular induce a calming atmosphere to in Phuket. “I get all the support I cultures. They are people who in our experience help make the lives of and although expats and tourists relax to senses. The experience need from him. He is both my life expats far more enjoyable here than might be the case without them. now use our services, Phuketians is: guests walk in and see the and business partner.” 38 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013 So it is with San Miguel ANYTHING by T Corahessan been stilled and now – in a Boyle is worth reading. His first sudden explosion of color and two novels – Water Music, about noise, glorious noise – it had two African expeditions up the come careening back to life.” Niger by 18th century Scottish Soon she is happily ensconced explorer Mungo Park and Budding in a posh boarding school in San Prospects, about modern day mari- Francisco where she blossoms, juana growers in northern Califor- accomplished in art, music and nia – rank among the two funni- acting in school plays. Her ambi- est novels ever written in English tion is to become an actress and – wildly exuberant dances of singer on stage. demonic prose. He’s mellowed Then her mother dies. Her iron- since then, dipping often into willed father pulls her out of fiction about historical characters. school and orders her back to the So it is with San Miguel island. She runs away but her fa- (Bloomsbury, London, 2012, ther retrieves her at the Santa 367pp). This is the sequel to When Barbara train station and she’s off the Killing’s Done, his first novel on a boat back to San Miguel. about the Channel Islands of Santa How will she escape? What will Barbara. There are three sections, she do afterward? each told from the point of view In the final section, Elise is a of a woman. The first is entitled plain 38-year-old New Yorker Marantha. She is the tubercular who accompanies her new This is his second novel about the Channel Islands of Santa Barbara. wife of a former Union Army TC Boyle at a book signing. Photo:US husband, Herbie Lester, to San plane and yacht. He expands his And this, this cockeyed dream of captain, who comes to the island Consulate General Munich Miguel in 1930. A World War I gun collection, she her library. wide-open spaces, of freedom and in 1888 ostensibly for her health. a new caretaker, she is overjoyed. veteran, Lester is wounded and She home-schools their two self-reliance and goodness, simple She has her good days on the “It was as if she’d never in her recuperating at Walter Reed daughters and suddenly they are goodness, was the delusion.” island, but mostly this is a long life seen or heard or felt or tasted, Hospital in Washington when he famous, featured in Life maga- Boyle’s previous novel about lament about her crude shack, the as if she had been color blind, as befriends another soldier, Bob zine. Herbie Lester is proclaimed the two larger Channel Islands, isolation, the winds and rains, the if her ears had been stuffed with Brooks, a Los Angeles million- “The King of San Miguel”. Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa, starts treeless tracts grazed upon by wax and her tongue coated in aire with the long-term lease on The Japanese attack on Pearl off with a shipwreck and ends in 5,000 sheep. There is no company, magnesia. She’d been deprived, San Miguel and ownership of the Harbor sparks a series of events that the mass slaughter of feral pigs. except for two-hired hands and that was what it was, locked away 1,500 remaining sheep. will end the idyll in tragedy. There are no such dramatic events her 13-year-old daughter Edith. on an island like some fairy The young couple live on the “They were the Japs she read of in the sequel. The story of Herbie The action picks up in the princess, everything drab and island for the next twelve years, in the newspapers, demonic twisted and Elise Lester is a quiet one of second section. Edith is now a changeless and the only sound the expanding their home and fash- little men spitting babies on their two honest, loving people making beautiful 16-year-old girl. When the keening of the wind and the weak ioning a comfortable existence bayonets, raping women wholesale, a family life against all odds. If this family returns temporarily to Santa disjointed cries of the sheep, the while hosting a parade of rich leaving Nanking in ruins and Shang- is not exactly a thrilling story, it is Barbara, leaving the sheep ranch to seals, the birds. The world had people who arrive by private hai in chains. That was the reality. certainly an inspiring one. Vdelli brings the blues to Phuket At last month’s Jagota Family Phuket Gazette: This was your first gig ing musicians. Internet exposure is one thing Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Gourmet festival, held at the Royal in Phuket and our first festival so how but if they can get your music for free it Buddy Guy... the list goes on. do you think it went? devalues music. Some kids don’t even PG: What was your first guitar? Phuket Marina, the headline act on Michael Vdelli: We really enjoyed it listen to albums anymore. Buying an album MV: My first guitar was an Onyx stage was Australian blues-rock trio actually. It was quite humid so we got a bit means you’ve paid for it and you’ll listen explorer – a copy of a Gibson explorer – Vdelli. Here Gazette Features Editor sweaty and had to work harder but the to every track. There is a reason a band then an Ibanez Artist semi-acoustic, then in and blues fan Marc Mulloy talks to equipment was great and I think this festi- makes track three come after track two and 1991 the Les Paul I still play now. I prob- val will be even bigger and better next year. before track four. The internet is useful for ably need a new one by now but the Les guitarist and singer Michael Vdelli. PG: After this short visit you’re off on hobbyist musicians to get exposure, but for Paul feels like a comfortable pair of shoes. a new European tour, a bit of a tempera- serious musicians the only way is to get Gibson are letting me try a couple of new ture change there? out there and play. This is why we tour guitars this tour but I may still need my MV: Yeah, we land in Munich where it’s and gig so much and sign and sell our CDs battered old Les Paul. minus six degrees at the moment. I think directly to the fans out there (laughs). But PG: Tell us about your new album Never this our 26th tour in Europe so we are used I love playing live more than anything Going Back. to it. We are very popular over there and really, so that’s why we do it. MV: Our label Jazzhaus records in have a lot of fans. Our music is not really PG: You are very popular in Europe. Is Germany is releasing it on February 22 then commercial so getting on the road is the best your fan-base still growing? it will be on iTunes and Amazon, then later way we have of making a living from our MV: Yeah, but it has taken many years to in the year it will be released in Australia. music. We often play every night in a get here. Things have been looking up these I’m quietly confident about this album. different town, from small clubs to large past three years and there are now many PG: Have you been able to write any festivals. We do over 150 gigs a year mostly more articles and reviews about us. Our songs while in Phuket? throughout Europe. ethos is to make people feel better after a MV: I feel good when I’m here, so it’s PG: Talking of making a living from your concert than before they got there. So, if hard to write blues or rock lyrics. About a music, you have a new album, Never Go- we do that, then we’ve done our job. year ago I was here, in Kamala, on another ing Back, out soon. How do you feel about PG: You’re a powerful guitarist. Who project and wrote an easy listening album illegal music downloads and people are your influences? for someone else. Maybe one day we’ll getting MP3 music for free? MV: Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn write a lighter, happier, summery album MV: I don’t want to sound negative but are probably my two favorites along with while we’re here (laughs). I think getting free music online, while good Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Freddie Bluesman Michael Vdelli. Photo: Marc Mulloy for the consumer, is not so good for work- King, BB King, Albert King, Otis Rush, For more information visit vdelli.com. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 39 Stumble into season 3 of the Walking Dead

TOUGH CROWD: Now in its third season, the Walking Dead uses zombies in the style of George A Romero. By Chris Hudon tone achieved through compel- cable (non-paid) history, with ling sets and zombie extras that a viewership of 12.3 million, IF YOU haven’t seen the Walking suspends disbelief. making it the most-watched basic GUT WRENCHING: The kind of face that even a mother could not love. Dead, let’s have a short recap – for While convincing sets and cable drama telecast. in the way is going to lose.” to the Dead we all know and love, you ‘dead heads’ out there – sit tight, makeup will lure you in, charac- That many people can’t be He is the tough guy hero of but last week’s mid-season premiere we’ll be with you in a minute. ter drama and shocking revelations crazy in a bad way. the series. But as we reach the has been met with mixed reviews. Based on a comic book series will keep you coming back to this As the story progresses – one middle of season three, where Chris Kirk – who is no doubt a of the same name, the Walking house of hor- which is pre- we are now, we can’t be sure fan of the show – writes of the Dead is an American television rors for more determined who the real hero is anymore. mid-season premiere on Slate: “The drama about a small group of punishment. by the comic The show has been well Walking Dead lacks not only any survivors searching for shelter All the person- book series – received by critics and fans alike and recurring source of real humor but in an inhospitable world after a alities you will tough talking has received many award nomina- any positivity. The characters have zombie apocalypse. come to know southern tions, including a Writers Guild of victories but no triumphs. Rick ‘Biters’ – as they’re aptly named and love aren’t cowboy America Award nomination and a rescues Glenn and Maggie, but it – are everywhere. safe... ever. sheriff Rick Golden Globe Award nomination for was like checking off a box on an The end of the world begins If zombie Grimes Best Television Series (Drama). endless list of problems – the in Atlanta, Georgia, where we movies aren’t emerges as Linda Stasi writing in the New characters have no room in their follow the wife of a local sheriff your thing – the leader of York Post says: “This season... lives for back-slapping or hooting and her young son as they’re led and that’s OK, Rick Grimes (front) and the whole cast. our rag-tag Let me just say I watched it in the or high-fiving.” through danger by the sheriff’s nobody’s band of survi- newsroom with a headset on and Admittedly, last Sunday’s best friend Shane. perfect – this may not be the vors, after waking from his coma. didn’t realize that I had been episode featured some stale Slowly, our group expands series for you. Rick will become the show’s screaming out loud. OK, this isn’t dialogue and little humor but I urge and we add a host of other In comparison with such well- central character whose actions necessarily unusual behavior in a you not to pass judgment too surviving personalities: the sage; funded mainstream Goliaths as ultimately determine the fate of newsroom, but it’s unusual when hastily. The show has its ups and the hicks; the urban type; the Game of Thrones, the show falls who will live and who must die. it comes from watching TV.” downs but in the world of the Dead, doctor; the kids; the emotionally short in some regards. In season one, while looking Overall, the first season was anything can and will happen. wounded girl. But consider this, according to for his wife and son (who fled widely regarded the best so far, with It may sound like every other a press release from the AMC with his best friend Shane, though the plot stagnating early in season Season 3 Episode 11 airs on Sunday, “dead” movie you’ve ever seen, network, the show’s mid-season he doesn’t know that) Rick says: two, then picking up again towards February 22, at 9pm EST. You can but this series has a palpable dark premiere last week was the stron- “I’m just a man looking for his the end of that season. The begin- watch for free online at: free-tv-video- mood, an awkward tension, a gest telecast for a series in basic wife and son. Anyone who gets ning of season three was a return online.me/internet/the_walking_dead/ Filling the void with Florence FLORENCE and the Machine’s album Florence Welch opted to refine her sound her famous, though setting her sights ever Ceremonials is a haunting symphony with the producers of her first album. higher. Although her talent is evident and dominated by powerful, high-pitched vocals The album opens with the thunderous unquestionable, the album feels drawn out, that blow the house down. Picking up where shout chorus of the song Only If For A and before long you may find yourself hav- the success of her debut album Lungs Night, the narrative of a dream ing to flip to something a bit more upbeat. left off, rather than departing from visitor for whom Florence “does There’s an air of inevitability around this it, Ceremonials is an esoteric blend cartwheels in your honor” amidst album’s impending ubiquity, and its success of mystical lyrics, booming produc- crashing drums and a racing string will be richly deserved. It’s not a strategy that tion value and a quirky something that accompaniment. She also incorpo- will work indefinitely, but by taking what isn’t easy to define. rates the influence of 1960s soul worked about Lungs and amplifying those This is an album that will no singers on the track Lover To Lover, qualities to a natural, satisfying conclusion, doubt appeal to a generation of ‘misunder- using a sound that has become like second Florence has made a near-great pop record stood’ teenage girls. nature to today’s female singer-songwriters. that should afford her the creative freedom Though her label offered to pay for her Everything about Ceremonials is bigger, to do whatever she wants the next time around. to record in the US, under the supervision more grandiose – almost forced at times – You could argue Ceremonials is cautious, of a number of pricey R&B producers, as Welch dares not stray far from what made but it’s also good. – Phuket Gazette Florence and the Machine perform in Vegas. 40 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

OUTLANDISH: From deep crimson to green to bright pink, cordyline (above) will add dramatic notes to a predominantly green environment. Left: dracaena reflexa. Photos: Carol Vanhook and Scott Zona A motley crew of variegated plants WHEN Shakespeare used the shade and moisture for its roots re-pot the existing top. rosette-like to a softer, more expression “motley”, he meant the as well as direct sun. Another variety of cordyline – shrubby appearance. multi-colored garb of the court A common and vigorous petiolaris – hails from Australia. It is much better in a pot than jester, also known as the harlequin variety, Alberti This is not a the cordyline, and will put up or fool. His role was to crack jokes, has green leaves genuine “mot- with dry conditions for several behave foolishly and thereby divert patch with foliage color. edged with crim- ley”, one having weeks. Most often seen in and amuse the King. In the nine- One of the best plants for son, but the form large, spreading Phuket is the corn plant (dra- teenth century, the Italian composer providing unusual color is the rubra, which ini- clusters made of caena fragrans), a popular yard Leoncavallo told one of his charac- cordyline. While it does not have tially sports bright uniform, green plant, which has a tall columnar ters in Il Pagliaggi to press “on with the range of coloration that the pink leaves that lance-shaped habit and can attain twenty feet the motley”, meaning to go out, play croton possesses, it refuses to be then turn a deep leaves and rolled or more. Lindenii has yellow the fool and have fun. upstaged by other plants. crimson, is the leaf stalks. It leaves with a green central stripe, The phrase has stuck, as has Right now, there are maybe a variety which is is a vigorous and the spectacular Victoriana the tradition of associating zany dozen cordylines in my garden, most popular grower, up to has wide, drooping, bright green behavior with “motley” attire. exhibiting a range of color from here – deservedly fifteen-feet tall. leaves with a silver central stripe Indeed, as Thai comedy shows red-edged green foliage to deep so. All cordylines But perhaps its and yellow edges. can attest, the more outlandish and crimson leaves. The latter are the grow well once most prized role Reflexa has a slightly differ- garish the dress of a character most spectacular of all, and established: the is indoors, since ent appearance: it consists of a (thanok), the more visible and daft contrast superbly with their trick is to make it is one of the tangle of wiry stems with attrac- his antics are likely to be. greener neighbors. sure they are very few house tive and dramatically variegated Multi-hued plants in the tropical Once it is established, the watered during plants that will clumps of green leaves with garden are often outlandishly corydyline becomes an imposing the initial weeks. tolerate shade yellow borders. It is a very different and certainly add drama single-stemmed, fibrous plant up It is also possible for extended robust plant and will do well in a and color to a predominantly green to cut back the periods. container with limited attention. to eight-feet tall, with large broad Cordyline. Photo: Michele Truex environment. So, in terms of leaves up to a foot or so in main stem in Cordylines As with all varieties, propaga- gardening, “on with the motley”, length. A Southeast Asian native, order to encourage new and bushy used to be frequently confused tion is from stem or tip cuttings, is an invitation to add impact to your it does best when there is some growth. You may even be able to with dracaenas, a larger genus though it is possible to strike of perennial herbs, which are seed obtained from the insignifi- mostly West African in origin. cant flowers. No thanok there. The smooth, glossy, sword-like Tip of the Week leaves are often variegated with If you have a question or a garden a broad white or yellow stripe that you would like featured, down each leaf, and the plant’s you can email me anytime at: Pesky pests: Aphids habit varies from spiky or [email protected].

Cordyline australis. Photo: Sandy Austin APHIDS, known as plant lice in gummy secretion. the USA or as greenfly (also This honeydew also attracts blackfly, whitefly) in the UK, are bacteria and mold. Natural one of the commonest and most enemies of aphids include lady- pernicious garden pests. birds (beetles) and hover fly They are small sap-sucking larvae. Chemical insecticides insects, which cluster together are effective as sprays, but it is in large numbers, and feed on better to use eco-friendly plant the plant’s juices as they rise extracts, which work equally through the stems and shoots. Aphids. Photo: Dave Gunn well. For example, extracts They breed rapidly, with a life substance called honeydew, from local plants such as neem cycle of twenty to forty days which attracts ants. Ants protect or lantana. Washing up liquid and can be very destructive. the greenflies from natural preda- also works when sprayed on Aphids excrete a sweet, sticky tors in order to feed on the affected plants. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 41 A journey from Aceh to Lipe The adventurer who settled an entire archipelago in the Andaman Sea THE Adang-Rawi archipelago is situated in the Andaman Sea, just 50 kilometers from mainland Satun province. The archipelago consists of more than sixty islands, of richness and abundance of the which Adang, Rawi, Lipe and Adang-Rawi archipelago that he Tarutao are the largest. had passed during his voyage. The group of islands was At that time Kiri had become designated as a marine national well acquainted with Phraya park in 1974. Today the pristine Phuminart Phakdee. The Phraya islands offer some of the served as governor of Satun prov- finest beaches and dive sites in ince from the year 1900 until 1914. Thailand for those who are During that time the British willing to travel the distance. were aggressively asserting their Of the sixty or so islands claims on the Malay Peninsula. within the Adang-Rawi archi- This culminated in the signing of pelago, only Koh Lipe is inhabited the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of all year round by native Urak 1909, in which Siam agreed to Lawoi people who settled there secede four Malay states under over a hundred years ago. Today Siamese rule to British control. Koh Lipe has a population of The states, Kedah, Kelantan, almost 900 Urak Lawoi, a Terengganu and Perlis became sea-nomadic group, who still part of British Malaya. Satun, at maintain their own distinct the time part of Kedah, was given A WORLD AWAY: In the Adang Archipelago, the small 4 kilometer island of Lipe is the most important. With water culture and language. to Siam due to its majority Thai available year-round, it is the home of the largest permanent settlement, of approximately 800. Photo: Argenberg The Urak Lawoi of Adang- population. the island, sometime around the Rawi credit their arrival in the Just before the treaty was year 1949. Although he was not archipelago to an adventurer drawn up, Phraya Phuminart an Urak Lawoi, Kiri is still from Aceh named Kiri. Phakdee was worried that the deeply revered by the Urak According to local stories, in the British might declare the Adang- Lawoi people of Adang-Rawi. early 1900s Kiri began his search Rawi islands as part of their During World War II the for a new home. He was looking dominion due to their close population of the Adang-Rawi for a place rich in natu- archipelago increased as ral resources where he more Urak Lawoi migrated could settle down and there from the mainland to live out his days. avoid being drafted into Kiri along with his the military. Still they two brothers travelled were the only people that across the sea in a inhabited the islands. rowboat until they The only other people reached the northern who frequented the Adang- part of Kedah on the Rawi archipelago during Malay Peninsula. that time were crews In Kedah, Kiri got of merchant ships that married to a Chinese- travelled frequently through Malay woman. While his the Strait of Malacca, two brothers decided and pirates who used the An Urak Lawoi mother and child. Photo: Gerd.Seyffert that the land they had islands as their bases to rob stumbled upon was good these merchant ships. enough to settle down, Interestingly, Tarutao Kabang are sturdy vessels, traditionally used by Kiri wanted to push the Urak Lawoi. Photo: TC Revues.org Island, loosely part of the northwards further into Adang-Rawi archipelago, the Andaman Sea. So, this time proximity to Kedah. He therefore had been used as a Thai penal with his wife and four friends, asked Kiri to lead some of the colony for some time up until the Kiri started on another sea Urak Lawoi people from Lanta Second World War. voyage. Sure enough they sailed Island and resettle them in the Thai political prisoners and into Bulon Island near Langkawi. Adang-Rawi archipelago. convicts had been incarcerated Here Kiri and his friends decided The governor thought that if there since the early 1930s. to stop off for a while. the Urak Lawoi of Lanta settled During the Second World Shortly after their arrival in in the archipelago, Siam could War, supplies from the mainland Bulon, Kiri’s wife died. His three prove to Britain that the islands were cut off due to naval other friends, not wanting to sail rightfully belonged to them. blockades. The prisoners and any further decided that Bulon Kiri readily agreed. He led a even the wardens on Tarutao Island was good enough for group of Urak Lawoi people from Island were soon left to starve. them to settle down. Lanta to the Adang-Rawi archi- Knowing that supplies were Kiri however was not satisfied. pelago where they settled down. not going to arrive any time He wanted to venture further The plan worked. In the treaty soon, the prisoners and wardens north. He set sail once again, this of 1909, Britain withheld claims banded together and took to time with only his daughter Teh to Adang-Rawi and Satun, but piracy, attacking merchant ships and his friend Jaebeenae. took all the islands further south, that ventured near Adang-Rawi Their third expedition took including Langkawi, under and Tarutao. The pirates contin- them to Lanta Island near Krabi. British protection. ued their raids on the high seas Here Kiri got remarried, this Over the next few years, Kiri until the end of the Second World time to an Urak Lawoi native. He drew a number of Urak Lawoi War, when the British finally finally settled down in Lanta, people from Lanta Island and stamped them out for good. with his new wife. They had a Sireh Island in Phuket to Lipe son and a daughter together. Island. In the years that followed, Anand Singh is an avid Phuket Although Kiri lived in Lanta for he was appointed the first village historian. He can be contacted at a while, he could not forget the head of Lipe Island. He died on [email protected] 42 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

Giving the power of play’ THE “One World Futbol Project”, is donating 1.5 million virtually indestructible footballs to children living in refugee camps and communities affected by war, natural disasters, or extreme poverty all over the world. The One World Futbol Project has benefited the lives of more than 525,000 children in 137 countries, in cooperation with more than 138 partner organizations. BOOKWORMS: Students study for the new LAMDA spoken English exam. The ‘Futbol’ distributed by the project never goes flat and never needs a pump. The balls are made from a rugged material that cannot be punctured or crushed. They have been field-tested in BALLIN’: Never was there truer love. SOS Children’s Village, Phuket. Africa, Haiti and Iraq. The ball’s creator, Tim Jahnigen, In 2013, Chevrolet will donate In Thailand, 52 dealers nation- estimates it can last for around 30 5,000 long-lasting footballs to wide will join the One World years. He was inspired to invent a children in need throughout Futbol program by donating balls super-long-lasting football for Thailand. They have already in their local communities. children growing up in extreme given many away at the SOS A total of 10,000 balls have been poverty after watching television Children’s Village in Phuket. ear-marked for the Southeast Asian footage of kids in war-torn Darfur, One World Futbol and Chevrolet countries of Cambodia, Laos, who played with pieces of garbage have partnered with SOS Children’s Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. lashed together with string. Villages Southeast Asia, World The traditional footballs donated Vision Foundation of Thailand, and With One World Futbol’s “Buy One, by aid organizations quickly the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation Give One” campaign, individuals Finding their voices deflated under harsh playing under Royal Patronage, to ensure can donate a ball to a child in need MANY of us spend a lot of time out a senior examiner and she conditions, illustrating the need for that footballs are given to the by purchasing a ball online for and money on improving our face spent an entire week testing the a more rugged alternative. children in greatest need. themselves at oneworldfutbol.com and head: hair styles, piercings, three year groups. Botox injections, make-up, It is the biggest world-wide jewelry, tanning and more. examiner in acting, mime and The one thing that gets ignored speech. Coincidentally, Mr Evans is the voice. Yet when we hear has a LAMDA actor intern in his somebody with an attractive drama department this term, Ms voice we compliment them. Zoe Schellenberg. She provided Have you noticed that when pep talks and help with nerves to you have a dry throat? Every- all the examinees before they one loves you. went into the exam room. Accordign to administrators, And how did the BISP students at BISP (British International do? Excellently. A 98 per cent pass School Phuket) student’s voices rate. With many Merits and are being encouraged. Distinctions. And not just from Head Master Mr Neil Richards first language Englsih speakers. has introduced a LAMDA Thai, French, Japanese and (London Academy of Music and Russian students may have Dramatic Art) exam in using English as their 2nd or 3rd language spoken English with the assis- but that did not prevent some of tance of drama teacher Mr them from getting a Distinction. Timothy Evans. The exam is Is the exam of any use? Yes. It called simply, “using spole. can be mentioned when submitting For five weeks, Years 7, 8 and applications for university. 9 have been practicing voice pro- One IB Theatre student, duction and talk planning. The Shannon Smith, asked if he exams involve a prepared talk and could have a go at the LAMDA a conversation with the London Acting exam. He courageously LAMDA examiner. chose the highest one: Grade 8 For many students it was their Gold. And what did Shannon first external exam. LAMDA flew acquire? A Distinction. KIS gets 100th student KAJONKIETSUKSA International School has announced the arrival of their 100th student enrollment at the new international school campus in Kathu. For this reason, administration at the school recently decided to begin Secondary education at KIS and have appointed a new member of staff, who will lead Secondary education. According to a statement released by the school: “This news is interesting for the Phuket Community as it reflects the need for good education on the island. More people are moving towards international education as the ASEAN community is coming up.” The expansion of the school and the newly appointed Head of Secondary there represent a growing island-wide focus on international school education – especially among the local market segment. Also, a KIS building at the Kajonkiet Campus is going to be made available to international school students during their summer holiday. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 The politically correct Little Red Riding Hood With so many new variations of this popularGrimm brothers tale being made into blockbuster films recently, here is an abridged PC version.

THERE once was a young person Grandmother some healthful snacks of these specist slurs, and, in a named Little Red Riding Hood who in a gesture of solidarity.” reaction appropriate for his accus- lived on the edge of a large forest The Wolf said, “You know, my tomed milieu, he leaped out of bed, full of endangered owls and rare dear, it isn’t safe for a little girl to grabbed Little Red Riding Hood, and plants that would probably provide walk through these woods alone.” opened his jaws so wide that she a cure for cancer if only someone Red Riding Hood said “I find could see her poor Grandmother took the time to study them. your sexist remark offensive, but cowering in his belly. Red Riding Hood lived with a I will ignore it because of your tra- “Aren't you forgetting some- And repeat after me that you do solemnly swear... nurture giver whom she sometimes ditional status as an outcast from thing?” Red Riding Hood bravely referred to as “mother”, although society, the stress of which has shouted. “You must request my she didn't mean to imply by this term caused you to develop an alterna- permission before proceeding to a Signing off Your weekly pith: that she would have thought less of tive and yet entirely valid world new level of intimacy!” “Children begin by loving the person if a close biological link view. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I The Wolf was so startled by this their parents. After a time did not in fact exist. would prefer to be on my way.” statement that he loosened his grasp they judge them. Rarely, if One day her mother asked her to Red Riding Hood returned to the on her. At the same time, the wood- ever, do they forgive them.” take a basket of organically grown main path, and proceeded towards chopper burst into the cottage, – Oscar Wilde fruit and mineral water to her her Grandmother’s house. brandishing an ax. grandmother's house explaining that But because his status outside “What do you think you're this wasn’t stereotypical women’s society had freed him from slavish doing?” cried Little Red Riding These quotes were taken from Ian work, but an empowering deed that adherence to linear thought, the Hood. “If I let you help me now, I Hewitt’s book ‘Quotes’ for prosperity. Photo: Kevin Bowman would help engender a feeling of Wolf knew of a quicker route to would be expressing a lack of con- community. Grandma’s house. fidence in my own abilities, which In Praise of the ‘Pahkowmah’ Thus Red Riding Hood felt that He burst into the house and ate would lead to poor self-esteem and she could get behind the idea of Grandma, a course of action affir- lower achievement scores on Ministry of Culture ought to be delivering the basket to her grand- mative of his nature as a predator. college entrance exams.” promoting it. Let’s have a mother, and so she set off. Then, unhampered by rigid, “Last chance, sister! Get your pahkowmah renaissance. Let’s Many people believed that the traditionalist gender role notions, he hands off that endangered spe- take this noble garment out of the forest was a foreboding and put on Grandma's nightclothes, cies. This is an FBI sting!” bathroom and, in a burst of dangerous place, but Red Riding crawled under the bedclothes, and screamed the woodchopper, and revolutionary fashion fervor, Hood knew that this was an awaited developments. when Little Red Riding Hood transform it into a trendy item of irrational fear based on cultural Red Riding Hood entered the nonetheless made a sudden THE pahkowmah is the tradi- outdoor wear for both men and paradigms instilled by a patriarchal cottage and said,“Grandma, I have motion, he sliced off her head. tional Thai bathing cloth. Men women, on both formal and society that regarded the natural brought you some cruelty free “Thank goodness you got here wrap it around themselves after informal occasions. world as an exploitable resource, snacks to salute you in your role of in time”, said the Wolf. “The brat taking a bath. It’s a simple piece Tourists must be introduced and hence believed that natural wise and nurturing matriarch.” and her grandmother lured me in of cotton cloth, a little over two to this nifty souvenir. They will predators were in fact intolerable The Wolf said softly, “Come here. I thought I was a goner.” feet wide and a yard long, quickly become enamored of it, competitors. closer, child, so that I might see “No, I think I'm the real victim usually imprinted with a check- for it is the ONLY garment to On her way to Grandma’s house, you.” here”, said the woodchopper. ered pattern. wear in Thailand’s horrendous Red Riding Hood passed a wood- Red Riding Hood said, “Goddess! “I’ve been dealing with my anger But its simplicity is deceptive. heat. Once they return home, cutter and wandered off the path, Grandma, what big eyes you have!” ever since I saw her picking those The pahkowmah has a multitude they can popularize it among their in order to examine some flowers “You forget that I am optically protected flowers earlier. And now of additional uses that make it the countrymen. Properly modified, and was startled to find herself challenged.” replied the Wolf. I'm going to have such a trauma. indispensable all-purpose cloth. the pahkowmah can be marketed standing before a wolf, who asked “And Grandma, what an Do you have any aspirin?” It can be worn around the abroad. her what was in her basket. enormous, yet fine nose you have.” “Sure”, said the Wolf. head as a turban, strung up as a In the summer heat, what Red Riding Hood’s teacher had “Naturally, I could have had it “Thanks.” hammock for babies, or tied into Scotsman would not trade in his warned her never to talk to fixed to help my acting career, but I “I feel your pain”, said the a bag to carry things in. It can be heavy woolen kilt for a sprightly strangers, but she was confident didn’t give in to such societal Wolf, and he patted the wood- used as a shawl, scarf, sheet, pahkowmah patterned in the in taking control of her own pressures, my child.” chopper on his firm, well padded napkin, handkerchief, washcloth, tartan of his clan? Shrewdly budding sexuality, and chose to “And Grandma, what very big, back, gave a little belch, and said towel, belt, pillow, mat, dust- rebranded as the “MacPah”, this dialogue with the wolf. sharp teeth you have!” “Do you have any antacid?” cover, or tablecloth. Thai garment could easily She replied, “I am taking my The Wolf could not take any more – Author unknown On formal occasions it can be become as Scottish as bagpipes used with a tuxedo as a cummer- and haggis. bund. It can even be used as a The Arab headcloth has tradi- necktie, so long as no one is tionally come in only three watching too closely. designs: red and white, black and In emergencies, it can func- white, and plain white. The tion as a rope, sling, or bandage. pahkowmah would brighten It can even be used to strangle things up with a splash of bright somebody with if you are homi- plaids. cidally inclined. (This is not The Western business suit, recommended because of possible too, is noted for its monotony. legal complications.) In time of We could add to it a dashing urgent need, it can even be used pahkowmah, breezily thrown instead of toilet paper (you’ll want over the shoulder to convey a to wash it afterwards). casual air of trendy hipness. You can see that the humble These innovations will take pahkowmah symbolizes all the some heavy marketing, but I feel richness of traditional Thai sure that the Ministry of Culture culture in its unspoiled state, is up to the job. The next time before Yuppification smote us Thailand hosts a big international with its leprous hand. It is conference, I want to see Obama, disappearing rapidly in the cities, David Cameron, and Ban Ki- and is identified mainly with old moon all wearing pahkowmahs. people and farmers. Young urban Thais have abandoned it Ye Olde Curmudgeon can be flamed in favor of the bath towel. c/o [email protected], except when For these reasons, the he’s washing his pahkowmah. 44 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013 The Gibbon Loop – a triathlete’s dream

JOHN Douma is a keen triathlete and a three-time age-group winner in Phuket with victories in the Laguna Phuket Triathlon in 2011 and 2012, and the 2011 Asian Pacific- 70.3 Ironman Triathlon Champion- ship. John kindly collaborated with Baz Daniel for this article. The east coast of Phuket is still undeveloped, quiet and with minimal traffic, making it a favorite of local and visiting triathlete cyclists. The area surrounds Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, skirts a coastline that is also a photographer’s delight and the Laguna Trifest each December races along this coastal region. The main artery is Route 4027, a 19 kilometer section of road referred to as ‘the Gibbon Loop’ that commences at Heroines’ The Gibbon Loop, or route 4027, takes its name from the Gibbon Rehabilitation Center in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. Photos: John Douma, Brian Clift Monument and ends at the inter- solid pace, it does seem much groves, forest and stunning sea feel that you just want to be a The east coast is not as section of Thepkrasattri (Route easier riding within the group. views. It ends near Ao Po. Both recreational cyclist. Bang Pae sophisticated as the touristy west 402), only a few minutes away Phuket has become the favor- loops are traffic-free. Waterfall, the Gibbon Rehabilita- coast but has its own charm and from Phuket International Airport. ite destination for expatriates If you love hills, ride the tion Center and Ao Po Marina are one of the pleasures is the chance Thanyapura living in both second loop. Halfway along is a all great places to hop off and to meet locals at the various Sports and Hong Kong 2.5km section that is challenging investigate if you have the time. roadside cafes. Leisure Club and Singapore, for even hardened triathletes. Ao Po is nearby with a number Finally, there are days when a (TSLC), situ- who often fly Riding this course a few times of ferries out to the outlying recovery ride is more beneficial ated in rural in with their prior to the triathlon itself helps to islands. Ao Po Marina is less than than a fast one. Sometimes you Thalang, is a families for a build confidence and a number of a kilometer away. Cape Yamu is have to “stop and smell the great place to few days of contestants do so before race-day, also worth a visit. jasmine”. When you feel this way, start this ride. training. so that the fear factor has largely Mountain bikers and hikers check out Monkey Pod, a coffee It’s only a Safety is gone by the race day itself. should explore the newly sealed shop restaurant, which could be short way from always a main A word of caution. If coming five kilometer road that crosses described as “modern tropical”, 4027 on roads issue riding in from the Radi Pharmaceuticals the National Park. 4km past Paklok. that are almost metropolitan side, take care on the first two traffic free areas and the descents, which are steep with and is bordered biggest frustra- sharp right hand turns. This is not by rubber and tions are the the time to practice your descend- pineapple plan- stops and starts ing skills and definitely avoid this tations. at traffic lights. downhill on wet days. A triathlon Around this It is recommended that you riding group loop, one can have 27 teeth on your back cycles every ride for miles sprocket. And, if you have to jump Tuesday, Leon and Nickey Barnard. without seeing off your bike, just relax and enjoy Thursday and a car or a traf- the isolation and breathtaking views Sunday at 7am, and 8am on Sat- fic light and it is ideal for time trials. of Phang Nga Bay and its magnifi- urdays. The core ride during the The first loop is a flat 9km one cent limestone karst formations. week is a 50km work-out with that passes through the sleepy As a hard core racer, you might longer rides on the weekend. village of Laem Sai and ends reflect on what you are missing by However, there is the option of at Mission Hills Golf Club. The trying to go fast on your bike, due adding extra loops, or continu- second loop of 13km is referred to to you having one eye constantly ing on to other parts of the island as the Supalai Loop. It starts near on your Garmin monitoring heart in order to extend the distance. Paklok and meanders along a quiet rate, speed and cadence. Although the ride maintains a coastal road bordered by man- There are moments when you Ao Po Marina is one of the attractions along the way. Photo: Dem Romero Get physical, Thais told THAIS spend more than half Pradit said a strategy has the day; over 13 hours on been drawn up to promote average ‘doing very little’ and physical activities for people only two hours of physical such as walking and bicycling. activity, a recent survey by the “They should do such Mahidol University’s Institute activities on a daily basis.” for Population and Social The strategy would include Research has found. good routes for walking and If the trend does not reverse, bicycling. It aims to raise the the population will continue to ratio of people with adequate IDLE, US?: Women workers in rice be plagued by obesity and factory. Photo: IRRC physical activity in their lives other health problems, the from 10 per cent to 76 per cent researchers said. Sinthawanarong said yesterday. by 2014. “In fact, people should According to the survey, Thais Pradit was speaking in his engage themselves in physical sleep 8.2 hours on average and are capacity as deputy chair of the activity at least six hours a day,” physically idle for more than five Thai Health Promotion Foun- Public Health Minister Pradit additional hours each day. dation. – Nation Media February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 45 46 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

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PISCES (Feb 20-March 20): something to celebrate by the end LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23): sign will tell you what they think This is an auspicious of the month. Those romantically Kindness comes from an you want to hear, while an air sign time for those born under involved with a water sign can unusual source towards is waiting for the right moment to the sign of Pisces to wish be caught between trying to the end of February and confess. Those who were about for what they want. The stars are please their partner and keeping this should allow struggling to make a romantic approach to a ready to back your aims, with up with friends this weekend. Librans to forget some worries. water sign could get cold feet; love focus on finances becoming easier The number eight can be Those who have kept their heads with another fire sign can be to handle once you take a more fortunate this week. above water so far this year are rekindled. Number six can be practical approach. Those celebrat- LEO (July 24-Aug 22): advised to remain cautious. important this week. ing a birthday in the week ahead GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Where work is concerned, Finances will be better starred as should enjoy a more fulfilling The stars advise that it the stars suggest that you March commences. Romance CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20): social life in the coming year. will now be easier to get continue on the same path, with another air sign grows more Capricorns have stronger Number four can open a lucky door information that has been even if diversions become apparent. intense, but a relationship with an energy as February ends this week. elusive. A fire sign should reveal An earth sign’s ideas for saving time earth sign can grind to a halt. and this is the ideal time facts that will lead to success at and money can be stored for future Number eight is forecast to bring to catch up with overdue work. In ARIES (March 21-April 20): work, and another air sign holds consideration, but it would not be good luck this week. the realm of romance, meaningful Intuition guides Arians the key to solving a personal wise to implement them now. conversations encourage you to towards making the right problem. In the realm of romance, Legal and financial issues can be SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22): feel confident about a relationship decisions in the world of a financial issue can be hard to solved more easily around the end The world of work falls with an air sign. The flow of cash work this week, with resolution communicate about with an earth of the month. Number five comes under the spotlight this towards you increases at the end highlighted by the end of February. sign this weekend. Geminis’ lucky alive for those born under the sign week. Communication of the month - loans are forecast Money matters should be number this week is seven. of Leo this week. with colleagues can be tricky; the to be repaid more readily than carefully monitored midweek as stars suggest giving another water expected. Capricorns’ lucky the stars indicate possibility of CANCER (June 22-July 23): VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23): sign a wide berth until the astral number this week is nine. being short changed. Where Perseverance can An edgy mood can atmosphere eases. A fire sign is your personal life is concerned, demand your patience affect those born under forecast to come around to your AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19): there is much to be gained by during the days ahead, the sign of Virgo way of thinking by the end of the Aquarians who need to moving out of a social circle that but Cancerians are forecast to be towards the end of the month, month. In the realm of romance, an break bad news to a work has become boring. Your lucky satisfied with what they’ve accom- but your energy is strong early earth sign’s need for solitude should colleague receive astral number this week is three. plished by the end of February. in the week. Business meetings not be viewed in a negative light. support midweek. The stars suggest Those who are on an economy are best scheduled before Scorpios’ lucky number this week that you will find a way to sugarcoat TAURUS (April 21-May 21): drive should find ways to cut Wednesday. Romance with a fire is nine. the words and the outcome will be Taureans who doubted overheads, but another water sign sign comes at a higher price than less painful than you anticipate. This a fire sign’s motives at partner takes some convincing. If you want to acknowledge, but a SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21): is also an auspicious time for the work should have their you are single and seeking, an air relationship with a water sign Sagittarians seeking truth to be revealed in romance; a suspicions laid to rest. As sign’s unusual way of getting starts to look more promising. answers to a mystery are fire sign’s admission can brighten February draws to a close, trust attention brightens your weekend. Number two looks special for advised to bide their time. your weekend. The number seven strengthens and there should be Number one stands out this week. Virgoans this week. The stars advise that another fire can bring good fortune this week. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Pistorius charged with murder A WITNESS heard “non-stop shouting” weeping on a wooden bench in the spartan, coming from the home of Paralympic brick-face courtroom in the capital. track star Oscar Pistorius shortly before “She was an angel. She was so soft, so his girlfriend was shot dead, the lead innocent. Such a lovely person. It’s just detective in the murder investigation said sad that this could happen to somebody on Wednesday. so good,” said Gavin Venter, an ex-jockey Warrant officer Hilton Botha, a detective who worked for Steenkamp’s father. with 24 years on the force, also told the “I’m disgusted with what he did. He Pretoria magistrates court that Reeva must be dealt with harshly,” he added, Steenkamp was hit by three bullets, in the shortly before Steenkamp’s cremation in head, elbow and hip. the Victoria Park Crematorium. Botha said the angle at which the shots The case has drawn further attention were fired through the door suggested the to endemic violence against women in shooter had aimed specifically to hit some- South Africa after the gang-rape, mutila- body on the toilet. tion and murder of a 17-year-old near Cape Botha, who arrived at the scene at 0415 DEADLY WEAPON: Oscar Pistorius awaits the start of court proceedings while his brother Carl (left) looks on, in the Pretoria Magistrates court, February 19. Photo: Reuters Town this month. local time (0215 GMT) to find Steenkamp After the hour-long private ceremony dead at the bottom of the stairs, also said mm pistol under his bed in his plush Pretoria As Roux read the statement, Pistorius in the cream-colored hill-top church in Port police had found unlicensed .38 ammuni- home in the heart of a well-secured gated sobbed unrestrainedly, prompting magis- Elizabeth, Steenkamp’s brother Adam and tion in Pistorius’ house in an upmarket gated community. trate Desmond Nair to halt proceedings for uncle Mike, fighting back tears, spoke compound north of Pretoria. He and Steenkamp went to sleep on several minutes. “You need to concentrate briefly to reporters. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said on Tuesday: Wednesday night – the eve of Valentine’s on what’s going on,” Nair told him. “There’s a space missing inside all the “‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius put on his Day – some time after 10 pm, he said. Before Pistorius’s testimony, Nel, the lead people that she knew that can’t be filled artificial legs and walked across his bedroom However, in the middle of the night, he prosecutor at the bail hearing, painted a pic- again,” Adam Steenkamp said. “We are go- before firing four shots through a locked awoke in pitch darkness and thought an ture of premeditated killing, which carries ing to keep all the positive things that we toilet door, killing his cowering girlfriend in intruder had climbed through a window and a life sentence in South Africa. remember and know about my sister. We cold blood.” entered the toilet, Pistorius said. “If I arm myself, walk a distance and will miss her.” Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old law Without putting on his prosthetic legs – murder a person, that is premeditated,” he The arrest of Pistorius stunned the graduate and model, died after being hit by contrary to the prosecution’s version of told the packed courtroom, arguing that millions who had watched in awe last year three rounds from a 9-mm pistol. events – he moved on his stumps into the Pistorius had time to think about what he as the Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Pistorius, 26, wept uncontrollably in bathroom adjoining his bedroom and was doing. “The door is closed. There is reached the semi-final of the 400 meters court as Nel outlined details of a shooting noticed the closed toilet door. He did not no doubt. I walk seven meters and I kill.” in the London Olympics, running on high- that has stunned South Africa and millions realise Steenkamp was behind it, he said. “The motive is ‘I want to kill’. That’s technology carbon fibre ‘blades’. around the world who saw the double He shouted for the intruder to get out of it,” he added. “This deceased was in a 1.4 But the impact has been greatest in amputee’s track glory as an inspiring tale his house then fired several shots into the by 1.14 meter little room. She could go sports-mad South Africa, where Pistorius of triumph over adversity. door, before calling to Steenkamp to phone nowhere. It must have been horrific.” was seen as a rare hero who had Later, in a dramatic affidavit read out by the police. Nearly 1,000 km (600 miles) away, on transcended the racial divides that persist defence lawyer Barry Roux, Pistorius said When she did not respond, he grabbed a South Africa’s windswept southern coast, 19 years after the end of apartheid. he had been “deeply in love” with Steenkamp, cricket bat to beat down the door and found scores of mourners gathered under cloudy He carried South Africa’s flag at the whom he had been dating since November, her slumped on the floor, he said. skies in the city of Port Elizabeth for closing ceremony of the London Olym- and had no intention of killing her. “I was absolutely mortified by the events Steenkamp’s funeral. pics, and US magazine Sports Illustrated Having had previous death threats and and the devastating loss of my beloved Amid the grief, there was little sympa- named him as one of the most inspiring break-ins, Pistorius said he slept with a 9- Reeva,” he said in the affidavit. thy for Pistorius, who at the time was figures of the year. – Reuters Goal-line technology at 2014 World Cup GOAL-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup and two more systems could be considered in addition to the existing pair, soccer’s world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. Two systems, Hawkeye and Goalref, have so far been licensed by FIFA and both were used at last year’s World Club Cup in Japan, one in each of the two stadiums, where goal-line technology was employed for the first time. A referee tests the Hawkeye system in Japan. Photo: Reuters FIFA said a third system, developed in Germany, had al- “The aim is to use GLT in order where it is not immediately clear if ready passed examinations and to support the match officials and the ball has entered the goal, was that the providers were in licens- to install a system in all stadia, approved by soccer’s rule-making ing discussions. A fourth system, pending the successful installation, body, the International Football also German, has also been tested and pre-match referee tests. Association Board (IFAB), last year. with the results due this week. “With different technologies on The use of goal-line technology FIFA confirmed goal-line tech- the market, FIFA has launched a had previously been rejected by nology was “successful” at the tender today, setting out the techni- FIFA, which performed a U-turn World Club Cup, although there cal requirements for the two following the controversy over were no incidents where it had to forthcoming competitions in Brazil.” Frank Lampard’s disallowed goal be used. FIFA said Hawkeye and for England in the 2010 World Cup It intends to install goal-line Goalref would have to join the match against Germany. soccer’s governing body UEFA, ees make decisions concerning technology at all 12 venues at the selection process. Replays clearly showed that which instead prefers to employ offside, handball and fouls. 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Goal-line technology providers the ball had crossed the line after two extra linesmen, one on each Referees have to make split “After a successful implementa- had been invited to join an inspec- bouncing down off the underside goal line. second judgments with the naked tion of goal-line technology (GLT) tion visit to the six Confederations of the crossbar, but match offi- FIFA president Sepp Blatter has eye while millions of television at the Club World Cup in Japan in Cup venues in March. Those ven- cials did not award the goal. already said that extra linesmen are viewers are treated to slow-mo- December 2012, FIFA has decided ues will all be staging matches at Germany, 2-1 ahead at the time, unlikely to be used at the World Cup. tion replays, from different angles, to use GLT at the Confederations the following year’s World Cup. went on to win 4-1. Many critics think that football which often show clearly whether Cup Brazil 2013 and 2014 World The use of goal-line technology, However, goal-line technology should go further and allow the the official was right or wrong. Cup,” FIFA said in a statement. to help match officials in cases is not favored by European use of video replays to help refer- – Reuters 48 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013 Wrestling board refuses to fall By Andrew Scott over the IOC and Mr Lalovic agreed that FILA would need to be more proactive. FILA (International Federation of Associ- The FILA members left Phuket with a 5- ated Wrestling Styles) board members point plan outlining what they need to do to gathered at the Duangjitt Resort in Patong try and reverse the IOC’s decision, which is on February 16-17, to discuss how they included below. can save their sport after a recent decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to drop wrestling from the Olympic FILA’S 5-point plan Games starting in 2020. 1) It is one of the hardest issues facing The IOC reviewed the 26 sports in the FILA, and we should deeply consider the Olympic program, eliminating one sport so best strategy to control this situation. We that they could add another later this year. agree to protect wrestling from IOC’s The two-day conference began with wrong decision. the resignation of FILA President Raphael 2) Contact IOC members in your coun- Martinetti, who decided to step down try through government, NOC, National after receiving a vote of no confidence Federation, individual or other sources from half of the 22 gathered FILA mem- if possible. bers. Serbian Nenad Lalovic was then 3) A strong presentation should be Shell shocked FILA members at their recent conference in Patong. Photo: Andrew Scott voted in as interim president. provided through senior, forum, sym- Mr Lalovic was asked about the build or where that will be. the IOC will draw up in St Petersburg in posium; possible title of presentation: up to the resignation of Mr Martinetti at a Fifteen IOC board members relied on a May. The IOC will then elect the winning ‘Ancient, Modern and Future Olympics press conference held on February 16 report from a special commission that had sport to be included in the 2020 Olympics and Wrestling’ prior to the meeting of inside the resort. He told gathered media: analyzed each sport and used 39 criteria in September in Beunos Aires. the IOC Board at St Petersburg, Russia “About Mr Martinetti, the decision made under which they evaluated the core sports, At the London Olympics, wrestling on May, 2013. him resign. It’s a difficult situation for a grouped into the categories of reciprocal featured 344 athletes competing in 11 medal 4) Petitions or propaganda regarding president who was in power for 11 years value, governance, tradition, universality, events in freestyle, seven in Greco-Roman the inclusion of wrestling sports into when the IOC decides to eliminate his work popularity, international development and and wrestlers medaled from 29 countries. the Olympic Games should be used as from the Olympic Games. That was the finance, before voting in a secret ballot. In comparison, 26 countries participated in much as we can. main reason for his resignation.” After the shock decision, the sport is now the combined shooting, horseback-riding, 5) The FILA executive board will An official president will be elected at vying with baseball/softball, karate, roller running, swimming and fencing event that contact the head of IOC and other the next FILA extraordinary meeting, but sports, sport climbing, squash, wake board- is the modern penthalon. important people to discuss this issue. no decision has yet been made on when ing and wushu to make the shortlist of three The sport will have to do all it can to win Toxic culture fuelled Aussie swimmers SLACK management allowed a significance as no one reigned in experience that many Australian “culturally toxic” environment to control. swimmers, coaches and staff had develop in Australia’s swimming “There were enough culturally at the London Olympics in 2012, team at the London Olympics, with toxic incidents across enough and the culture did not appear to abuse of alcohol and prescription team members that breeched assist or support high-level perfor- drugs as well as flouting of curfews agreements (such as getting mance for most people,” it said. and bullying going unchecked, a drunk, misuse of prescription “It seems that the most signifi- review said on Tuesday. drugs, breeching curfews, deceit, cant issue in swimming was the Australia’s worst Olympic bullying) to warrant a strong, quietly growing lack of focus on performance in swimming for 20 collective leadership response people across the board,” the years came amid reports of that included coaches, staff and report continued. schoolboy pranks, over-inflated the swimmers. “Participants reported that in egos, a lack of team unity and “No such collective action was the zealous and streamlined unrealistic expectations, prompt- taken.” attempts to obtain gold medals, ing the wide-ranging independent Australia’s swimmers are usu- the delicate management of review by a heavyweight panel. ally expected to lead the country’s motivation, communication and “Standards, discipline and charge for medals in the first week collaboration were lost.” accountabilities for the swim team of the Games but they failed to Once the expected medal haul at the London Olympics were too win an individual title and ended failed to materialize over the first loose,” said the report, compiled up with just one relay gold, six few days of the meet, team morale Australia’s Chris Wright (bottom) competes against Michael Phelps at by business consultants Bluestone, silver and three bronze medals. plummeted, the report said. the 2012 London Olympics. Photo: Sumofmarc which was released on Tuesday. The report said there was no “Swimmers described these recommendations to Swimming an “intensive coach-the-coach “Situations were left to bleed single headline issue that caused the Games as the ‘Lonely Olympics’ Australia on areas such as stan- leadership program” for three to with not enough follow through underperformance, nor did the and the ‘Individual Olympics’,” it dards and accountability, how to six months. for fear of disrupting preparation problems suddenly emerge in added. “There was not much build better lines of communica- “There is a dire need to develop for competition. London as the team gathered to connection between groups of ath- tion both inside the team and with and enable leadership throughout “Although few situations relat- compete in the Games. letes, or between athletes, staff the media, as well as on building swimming, and to orient people to ing to London reported through “The findings of this review were and coaches other than what was community in the team. consider leadership as personal, this review were truly grave in that cultural factors did play a engineered reactively.” It also recommended head not just functional,” it said. nature, they compounded in significant role in the “unpleasant” The report makes a raft of coach Leigh Nugent be sent on – Reuters Showtime for boxer Floyd Mayweather EIGHT-time world champion Floyd In making the announcement, Mayweather after earning $85 million (55 million Mayweather has left American pay-cable also confirmed a May 4 fight with Robert pounds) from two fights against Victor network HBO in favor of a 30-month, six- Guerrero which will mark the fighter’s Ortiz and Miguel Cotto. fight deal with rival pay-cable channel Showtime debut. Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao Showtime and its parent company CBS Widely recognized as boxing’s top ranked second with earnings of $62 million. in what is being called the richest pact in pound-for-pound fighter, Mayweather According to the statement, Mayweather boxing history. (43-0, 26 KOs) has been a part of boxing’s averages more than 1 million pay-per-view Financial terms of the deal between the four biggest non-heavyweight pay-per- buys per event, the highest of any boxer, and undefeated boxer and Showtime/CBS, view events. if all six fights take place it could result in the announced on Tuesday in a statement by The 35-year-old fighter was listed as richest individual athlete deal in all of sports. The world’s highest paid athlete. Photo: Reuters Mayweather Promotions, were not disclosed. the highest paid athlete in 2012 by Forbes – Reuters February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Strong LPGA field heads to Pattaya WORLD number one Yani Tseng is hoping to complete a hat-trick of wins at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, to be held at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course from February 21-24. The Taiwanese star, who has won the last two Honda Thailand tournaments, arrives in good form after a strong showing at the Australian Women’s Open, where she was runner-up to South Korea’s brilliant Jiyai Shin. The second place finish pushed the 24-year-old Tseng over the US$9 million mark in career earnings. Tseng looked to be at her best in the World number one Yani Tseng. final round at Canberra when she shot a sizzling seven-under 66 as she soared up the leader board. She appears in prime shape to take on the Pattaya course where she has been so successful in the past. Jiyai Shin will be brimming with confi- dence after her impressive victory in Australia. Shin looked very relaxed and Michelle Wie in action. Photo: Keith Allison produced some stunning shots as she held high level of confidence. off the challenge of Tseng and the South Moriya’s performance crowned a strong Korean-born New Zealand amateur Lydia showing from Thai players in Australia, Ko at the Australian Women’s Open. with Thidapa Suwannapura doing remark- Shanshan Feng (right) The 15-year-old Ko has displayed incred- ably well to finish in joint eighth place, ible maturity this season; her third place while Pornanong Phatlum achieved a finish in Australia followed a victory in the respectable joint 36th. New Zealand Women’s Open. The Honda Thailand tournament has Thailand’s Moriya Jutanagarn finished attracted a superb field, featuring the 60 in an impressive fourth place at the Aus- leading players in the LPGA plus 10 tralian Open, her first LPGA event as a accomplished invitees. All the top 10 professional. ranked players in the world will be Only 18-years-old, Moriya knows she competing in what promises to be a tour- can take on the best in the world and will nament of the highest caliber. go into the Honda Thailand event with a – Phuket Gazette Tiger Woods’ niece, Cheyenne Woods. Na Yeon Choi Volleyball a smash with Thais THE Thailand Volleyball Associa- This year, Bangkok has been Stadium is much bigger than Twitter, asking about availability. tion announced the schedule for the given the green light by the world Keelawes 1, since seating capac- The schedule for the FIVB women’s Fédération Internationale governing body, the FIVB, to host ity has been expanded to 6,245, I World Grand Prix Pool L in de Volleyball (FIVB) World Grand the World Grand Prix Preliminar- still believe we will see the venue Bangkok was also announced Prix this August. ies Pool L, with four strong teams as packed as it was last year for recently, with Thailand, current The Thai women’s team fin- – two-time world champions the thrilling competition,” Shanrit world No 12, set to take on Puerto ished a best-ever fourth place at Russia, Germany, Puerto Rico and Wongprasert, TVA director and an Rico in the curtain raiser on the top-tier FIVB World Grand Thailand – battling for supremacy FIVB executive board member, August 16 at 4pm, before Russia Prix Finals in Ningbo, China, fol- from August 16 to 18. said at a meeting last week. face Germany on the same day at lowed by their maiden victory in Due to increased demand from “The tickets released will still be 6pm. Matches will be held in the the Asian Volleyball Confederation spectators, the Thailand Volleyball insufficient to meet the increased evening for the first time. Cup, in Kazakhstan, last year. The Association (TVA) has decided to demand from spectators, so we will The 2pm and 6pm match times soaring success brought fame to shift the competition venue to the manage the distribution systemati- will be in place for the remaining the Kingdom and resulted in a Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, which cally to ensure only those with two days, August 17 and 18, with boost in popularity for the sport has double the seating capacity of tickets in hand will have seats. Thailand playing the second match at every level nationwide. the Keelawes 1 Gymnasium. Advance booking for tickets will on both days. Last year in June, Bangkok “To avoid overcrowding at the soon be announced,” he said. The Thai spikers will also test hosted the World Grand Prix Pre- competition venue, we have The ticket information came their mettle against 16 teams in the liminaries at the 3,500-seater decided to begin selling tickets for after hundreds of spectators Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Keelawes 1 Gymnasium – the event spectators to watch the three-day posted inquiries on social net- Championship, from September 13 Women’s volleyball is on the rise. attracted over 7,000 spectators. event. Although Hua Mark Indoor works including Facebook and to 21. – The Nation Alleged match fixing in Thai FA Cup THAI football has been rocked by sent them all the relevant evidence allegations of attempted match- we have about the game in fixing at last November’s FA Cup question,” said Worawi. “However, final between Buriram United and we will also be discussing the issue Army United. at the association’s board meeting The Japanese referee in charge tomorrow. of the match has reported he was tion into the accusation, reported We already have a committee to approached by unknown persons to Asian soccer’s governing body, take care of the matter.”Worawi said and asked to help fix the result. the AFC, by the Japanese official. it remained unknown what impact Buriram won the game 2-1, to “We have already received the the investigation would have on clinch their second successive title report the Japanese referee sent. I’ll Buriram’s participation in Asia’s plus an AFC Champions League discuss the incident with FIFA and Champions League. Buriram beat play-off place. AFC officials as well as with Interpol Australia’s Brisbane Roar on penal- Football Association of Thailand when I travel to Malaysia on Thurs- ties to book a berth in the group (FAT) president Worawi Makudi day for a seminar about the problem stage earlier this month. said he would open an investiga- of match-fixing. We have already – The Nation 50 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013

Ali Ahmed (Jabu Days ICC) turns to see the ball he lofted moments before BIG HITTER: Sah Nawez (Jabu Days ICC) lines up a six. falling into the hands of Shah Ullah. Photos: PCG Laguna end first round undefeated

IN THE final match of the first With two wickets down for for less than 200 runs. However, if they were to have a chance of Balesh Desai for a golden duck. round, and one of the most highly only 11 runs, the Laguna side Darren Shaw and Shah Ullah put winning the match. They even- At 8 wickets down for 164 at the anticipated matches so far this looked in an uncomfortable on an undefeated last wicket stand tually broke the 86-run 30 over mark, and with 42 runs season, Jabudays took on the position. However, Bill Stahmer to take the score to 9 wickets for partnership when Meehra was to claim victory from 30 balls, it undefeated Laguna at the Alan (76) and Stuart Reading steadied 205 runs at the end of 35 overs. dismissed in the 19th over with the was still anyone’s game. Cooke Ground (ACG) on Sunday, the ship to hold out a very accu- Pick of the bowlers for Jabudays score on 94 runs. Vikram Sharma and Paresh February 17. rate Jabudays attack going back were Anand Chand (1 for 8) and At the 20-over drinks break, Bokari put on a valuable 35-run Many thought this match might to the clubhouse at the 10-over Naeem Ul Haq (1 for 30). Jabudays were only two wick- partnership taking the score to see the Laguna side capitulate to a drinks break with just 36 runs on Jabudays took to the field after ets down for 103 runs and within reach of the target, until a very strong Jabudays side, the only the scoreboard. Upon returning, the lunch break feeling confident Mushtaq was looking in formi- match winning run-out by Shoeib side to defeat them in 2012. The they managed to push the run rate they could chase down the Laguna dable form. Laguna knew they Mushtaq with a direct hit from match lived up to expectations, with along until their 64-run partnership score. However, they too suffered had to pick-up wickets to stem deep mid-wicket with the score the result decided in the final over, came to an end when Reading an early loss when captain Anand the run flow. They achieved on 191 in the 33rd over. when Jabudays were bowled out for was bowled in the 18th over with Chand was caught at backward immediate success with a With 15 runs required from 12 197 just short of the 206 run target the score on 75. square leg in the 4th over with only wicket in the 21st over, followed balls, the balance had tilted to- set by Laguna. At the 20-over drinks break, 8 runs on the scoreboard. Imtiyaz by the prized scalps of Mushtaq wards a Laguna victory but it was With the ACG outfield looking Laguna were 4 wickets down for Mushtaq (58) and Deepak Mehra and Ali Khan in the 22nd over. not until the last Jabudays dismissal in pristine condition, Laguna had 94 runs. Meanwhile, Stahmer, the (28) took the attack to Laguna S Nawez (33) and Surender in the final over before the out- no hesitation in electing to bat league’s oldest player, continued returning to the clubhouse with 1 Kumar put on a 37-run partner- come could be certain. Jabudays after winning the toss. However, on with gritty determination and a wicket down for 60 runs at the 10- ship until Kumar was dismissed were eventually bowled out for all did not go according to plan string of handy partnerships until over drinks break, well ahead of by a sharp catch by Stuart Reading 197 runs, just nine short of their early on, with opener Andrew Cole he was finally dismissed in the the Laguna run rate. at backward point with the score target. Pick of the bowlers for La- run out in the 2nd over followed 32nd over with Laguna 9 wickets Laguna then introduced their on 143 in the 27th over. Val guna were Val Guiraud (3 for 44), shortly thereafter by Sameer Khan down for 181 runs. slower bowlers, which slowed Guiraud then claimed the scalp of Sami Ullha (3 for 48) and Shoeib who was caught at deep mid-on Jabudays had their tails up and the run rate, but they were in Nawez in the 29th over and was Mushtaq (2 for 21). in the 4th over. were looking to bowl out Laguna desperate need of a breakthrough on a hat-trick after bowling – Phuket Gazette Fair Play League

THE 5th Annual Fair Play League (FPL) tie 3-3 with Thailand Blue. Argentina played kicked off its new five-week season at out a thrilling 6-6 tie with Thailand Green British International School (BIS) on Sun- and finally Spain managed another win with day, February 17. Run by Phuket Soccer a 9-1 victory over England. Schools (PSS), the league is designed to The under 14s will continue their promote fair play in football and help play- season on Sunday February 24 at BIS ers integrate and play with other children from 4:30pm and the under 11s will be- from different schools,cultural and social gin their season at 3pm. backgrounds. It’s not too late to join the fun, PSS are Before the under-14 matches, players and still looking for boys and girls for both coaches were instructed by PSS of the under 11 and under 14 leagues. objectives of the league and how players PSS will allocate them a team to play in and coaches were expected to behave. where they will make new friends and have This season PSS has introduced a a positive footballing experience. The price “Bonus Points” system, where teams will of entry is just 500 baht for the season and be given extra points if they concede 0-2 players will get to keep their FPL kit. FAIR SCHOOL: The under-14s and coaches at British International School. Photos: Martin Hill fouls/free kicks in a match. Any shirt pulling PSS will also be offering tryouts to pos- or simulation (diving) will result in a straight sible Academy under-16s at 6pm, after the yellow card and no bonus points will be is- FPL each week at BIS. Tryouts are open to sued during that match. This encourages advanced players born 1997 and 1998, who players to be aware of fair play and the rami- are interested in training, training matches fications of cheating or playing unfairly. and tournaments. The under-14s played two 30-minute Head Coach of PSS Martin Hill said: matches. In the first round of fixtures, the “PSS thinks it’s important [that] we Thailand Blue got off to a strong start, beat- emphasize and reinforce the importance of ing England 7-2; Spain came from behind to ‘fair play’ in football and we hope many grab all three points with a 4-2 victory over positives will come out of the FPL league Thailand Green, and Argentina sneaked past this year for both players and parents.” Brazil in a close match with a 3-2 scoreline. – Phuket Gazette The second round of fixtures saw some high scoring and close matches, with To receive a FPL registration form email Brazil conceding a last second equalizer to [email protected]. Victoria chasing the ball during the under-11 friendly match prior to the FPL League. February 23 - March 1, 2013 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Pearl anchored by Thai Port Despite a commendable effort, Phuket United were unable to outshine the league’s second best team

By Steven Layne

PHUKET United were defeated 2-3 by a stronger Thai Port Futsal Club last Saturday night in Phuket Town. The match, Phuket’s 22nd and Thai Port’s 23rd in the 30-fixture GMM Thailand Futsal Premier League (TFPL) 2012-2013 season, was played in front of about 800 fans at the Saphan Hin Indoor Sports Complex. Thai Port – owned by the Port Authority of Thailand – broke the ice early on with a goal in the first minute by Brazilian veteran Thiago Mora de Oleveira. After that, it was mostly Phuket who controlled possession, ever determined to find the equalizer. That goal finally came in the 17th TURF DEFENDER: Thai Port’s Thiago Mora de Oliveira is guarded by Phuket minute with a beautiful strike from United’s Brazilian star and top scorer, Jackson Santos. Photos: Steven Layne the top right of the area by Phuket’s Despite a commendable power leading scorer, Jackson Santos. play attempt, Phuket were not able The score remained 1-1 going to equalize for a third time. into half time. After the match, Thai Port Thai The visitors took the lead again veteran Wutichai Thin-tawee told 7 minutes into the second half with the Gazette that his side was quite a goal by Thanapon Wongsam-aang. pleased with the result. Phuket equalized again five “We played to our plan, and that minutes later with another beautiful was to play strong defense... strike by Santos from the right side, “In the second half of the scoring his 25th for the team this season, we lost a lot of our good season. players who went to teams like The two goals put Santos in 3rd Chonburi and Phuket [referring to place for the league’s golden boot Piyapan Rattana] so we’ve just been race. Santos trails Navy’s Jesada working on getting our new play- Brazilian veteren Thiago scored in Chudet (28) and Si Saket’s Brazil- ers to get used to the team.” the first minute of the match. ian star Romualdo Namorato (31). Another Thai Port veteran, their With the score level at 2-2, Phuket only foreigner, Thiago Mora de Thiago, who first came to Thai- league,” he said. The Andaman Pearl have seven picked up the offensive pressure, Oleveira also spoke with the land to play 11-a-side football is Phuket remain in 10th place with more games remaining this season. and Thai Port’s defense started to Gazette after the match. playing his fourth season for Thai 30 points from 10 wins, 12 losses Their next match is against 11th show signs of weakness. “This season has been a lot Port Futsal Club. and a goal difference of +2. placed Samut Songkhram, which However, Thai Port’s keeper harder than previous seasons due Phuket’s star Brazilian Jackson Thai Port retained their 2nd place will played this Sunday (March 24) Prakit Daan-khunthot took every- to the hectic scheduling of up to Santos also gave his thoughts standing with 49 points, trailing at the Fashion Island Futsal Arena thing that came his way, and did not three league games a week, not to after the match. runaway table toppers, Chonburi by with a 12pm kick off. make any mistakes. mention our tough FA Cup sched- “Although I’m having a really 9 points. Phuket then return home to play In the 37th minute, Thai Port ule. We were tired from the trip to good season with 25 goals, I’m not At the time of going to press, 6th placed Nonthaburi on Wednes- sealed the game on a quick counter Phuket, and I was also worried so satisfied because our team has Phuket were playing their next day, February 27, after which they attack after Worin Romnee capital- because Phuket has three Brazilians. not been doing so well. We’ve been match, an away fixture against 12th will take on 5th placed Surat Thani ized on a loose ball mid court, “I often knew which tactics they real tired from travel and working placed Samut Sakhon. on Saturday, March 2. catching Phuket’s keeper Parinya were using, but not all of my team- hard but have a lot to improve on if For results to that match, and Both matches will be played at Pandee out of position and sending mates knew, so it was difficult to we are going to meet our goal of other futsal updates, check the Ga- the Saphan Hin Indoor Sports the ball to the back of the net. adjust. In the end we did okay.” finishing in the top five of the zette Sports section online. complex and kickoff at 7pm. Dredges’ Army to host Phuket FC in rematch DIVISION 2 upstarts, PhangNga FC will unveil their official lineup for the upcoming season, which kicks off early next month. The team will lift the curtain this Saturday, when they play Phuket FC, who have also nearly finalized their line-up. The two met last month in Phuket, with the home team prevailing 3-2. The rematch will be one not to miss. 52 PHUKET GAZETTE February 23 - March 1, 2013