ANDAMAN Edition Volume 18 Issue 25 June 18 - 24, 2011 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht Hero cop recovers Traffic officer shot three times in Kata street shootout

By Janpen Upatising Having already escaped capture by Cherng Talay police, the pair TWO of Phuket’s most-wanted were wanted in connection with criminals are off the streets for- numerous reports of motorbike ever following the heroic actions theft around the island. of a Chalong Police traffic cop Last Sunday Sgt Maj now recovering in hospital from Hatthaporn was on routine duty multiple bullet wounds. on Saiyuan Road when he received From his bed at Phuket Inter- a report that the notorious “fat and national Hospital, Sgt Maj skinny” were heading his way Hatthaporn Thongkhawbua re- aboard a white-and-yellow counted his gunfight with Yamaha Fino. 21-year-old Somkid Kongtin and “I parked my car, called for Adisorn Thongyon, 18. backup and waited in front of the Chalong Police traffic officer Sgt Maj Hatthaporn recovering at Phuket International Hospital. Photo: Janpen Upatising The pair were well known to Alpina Nalina Resort on Khet Kwan times I pulled the trigger. I was in Hatthaporn was left at the scene, the scene, a nearby building site. police, who even nicknamed them Road,” he said from his hospital shock. All I could think about was sitting up but unable to move, he Somkid was rushed to Patong “fat and skinny” based on the no- bed. survival. Later, I just noticed that added. Hospital and then transferred to ticeable differences in build. “About 15 meters from where I had also been shot in the right “A few minutes later, police re- Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Adisorn, aka “Skinny”, had al- I was standing, they stopped their leg,” he said. inforcements arrived and followed Town. He died on Tuesday night ready been arrested once on a motorcycle. The fat man riding “After that the pair rode past them. I was put into an ambulance from his injuries. handgun violation. pillion suddenly pulled out a gun me and headed to the hotel exit to and sent to Patong Hospital. On Despite sustaining three gunshot Somkid had been under police hidden inside his shirt and shot me flee the scene. As they passed, I the way, I was told that my fel- wounds, Sgt Maj Hatthaporn’s scrutiny since leading a public pro- twice in the left leg,” he said. shot at them many times without low officers were able to arrest condition was not critical. test against Cherng Talay Police Falling to the ground, Sgt Maj thinking. All I thought was ‘I must them and that both had been hit “No bullets penetrated bones or following the accidental shooting Hatthaporn drew his gun and be- stop them’,” he told the Gazette. several times by shots from my important body parts. I was hit death of a 12-year-old boy at a gan returning fire. Despite the barrage of bullets, gun,” he said. twice in the left thigh. One bullet Cherng Talay internet cafe in 2009. “I can’t remember how many the duo continued on. Sgt Maj Adisorn was declared dead at Continued on page 2 Airport gets first woman director Run Paradise By Pimwara Choksakulpan as the escalators, “I think it is a challenge to take up this elevators, chairs, position because former directors [also PHUKET International Airport marked his- platforms, check- called ‘general managers’] were all male. tory on Wednesday when Duangchai in counters and But with my experience as deputy director Condee arrived to take up the post of gen- toilets. This must of Suvarnabhumi Airport, I am sure I will eral manager of the facility. be done before be able to cope with the stress and manage Ms Duangchai, a senior executive at the high season things well here,” she said. Airports of Thailand, was previously starts,” she said. Ms Duangchai, who has received the Deputy Director (Commercial) at Ms Duangchai Thai chivalric title of Companion (fourth Suvarnabhumi Airport, became the first added that she will Duangchai Condee class) of the Order of the White Elephant, woman to hold the top position at Phuket also boost security replaced Acting Flying Officer Passakorn A full report of all the agony and ecstacy Airport. at the airport by installing 53 more CCTV Surapipith, who took charge after Prathuang that was the 2011 Laguna Phuket “The first thing to do is to improve the cameras, in addition to the 56 cameras al- Sornkham was summarily transferred on International Marathon. See page 42 condition of the facilities in the airport, such ready in operation at the facility. January 20. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 18 - 24, 2011 Patong unites against

News vote buying and selling Phuket’s three tsunami direct-detection buoys By Pimwara Choksakulpan back online. Page 5 PHUKET’s top cop held a rally in Patong last Friday urging the 1,000 Books or so people in attendance to vote in the July 3 election and to avoid The Gazette reviews a vote buying and selling. series of short stories Participants included Patong about Thailand.Page 14 government officials, police offic- ers, tuk-tuk drivers, local residents, school children and Food ladyboys. Check out a charming “I have heard a lot of talk about little corner in old vote buying and selling in Phuket – it can become quite competi- Phuket Town. Page 16 tive,” Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pekad Tantipong said Superdogs during his address to the crowd. Dogs that save in water, “The Royal Thai Police head- quarters has ordered us to take disaster zones and help action against this sort of activity autistic kids. Page 20 and we are campaigning to inform Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pekad Tantipong explains to the people that they must respect their press that the rally was being held to urge people to vote in the July 3 Gardening voting rights,” Maj Gen Pekad general election. Photo: Pimwara Choksakulpan warned from the stage. The crowd paraded from Soi Patong Sports field. Another such Go bananas and grow “Not only will vote buyers be Bangla on to Thaweewong Road rally was scheduled to be held at some bananas! Tips arrested as happened in the past, carrying banners with anti-vote- the Heroines’ Monument on June and tricks. Page 28 but sellers as well,” he added. buying slogans and ended at 16, Maj Gen Pekad said. Sport Bullets fly in Kata street shootout FC Phuket hammer Hornbills 4-1 at home From page 1 last Saturday. pierced muscle tissue and was Page 41 removed, while the other is still in my leg. The doctor said the bullet is not dangerous to surrounding tissue and can be removed at a Police manhunt continues later date,” he said. A third bullet entered and ex- ited through his right leg, doctors for Karon karaoke gunman said. “The doctor said I was for- POLICE are still searching for fied only as “Bang Pu”. Both men tunate. Because no bullets hit Surachai “Bang Chai” Thongkong- allegedly witnessed the shooting bone, the wounds should heal in mai, who is wanted for the shoot- but have yet to be questioned by about two weeks,” he said. ing of a karaoke bar owner in police. Sgt Maj Hattaporn’s efforts Karon after an all-night drinking Although police initially believed have not gone unnoticed by top session on June 6. the shooting was related to drugs, police brass. Somwong “Lui” Saemin, 42, Chalong Police Duty Officer “Phuket Provincial Police Com- Rescue workers rush Somkid ‘fat’ Kongtin to hospital. Photo: Yodsak Jarana was allegedly beaten then shot in Chianchai Duangsuwan said a mander Pekad Tantipong visited the shoulder and abdomen at his warrant for Surachai’s arrest had me and told me to rest for a month staff at Club Med know that he “I feel proud that I was able to Kon Lar Fun Karaoke and Restau- been issued as the cause of the or longer, until I am well enough has been working hard for a long perform my duty as a police of- rant on Patak Rd at about 7am. shooting had yet to be confirmed. to return to duty,” he added. time to protect people of Karon. ficer, but I also feel sorry for the Surachai was identified as the “We still do not why he was Supit Boonjun, human re- “All our staff are impressed with two dead. Even if they were gunman by Anusak “Darid” Kung- shot. We have to question the vic- sources manager of Club Med his bravery and thought we should thieves, they were still people,” he thong, 19; Surasak “Sak” Hankiew, tim, who is now being treated at Phuket Resort in Kata, paid the pay a visit. So, I am here as a rep- said. 21; and Weerasak “Dam” Longrak, Vachira Phuket Hospital. fallen officer a visit on Wednes- resentative of the Club Med staff,” Sgt Maj Hatthaporn’s said she 20. All three were arrested by po- “His condition is improving, but day and presented him with a she said. was shocked to hear about her lice on the day of the shooting. he still cannot talk much,” Lt flower basket. Despite widespread praise, Sgt husband’s injuries, but also proud Police are also seeking Wirat Chianchai said. “I do not know Sgt Maj Maj Hatthaporn still feels some of his actions in stopping the two Sawatdee and a man so far identi- – Janpen Upatising Hatthaporn personally, but all the unease at the loss of life. thieves. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Asian JV proposes ‘Bangkok skytrain’ for Phuket THE latest firm to present itself as a con- with no interest and no concession [agree- the entire construction of the project,” he said. tender for building Phuket’s light rail sys- ment],” he added. Governor Tri stressed the need for the mass- tem proposed building a skytrain – like the Mr Tophon said he had already gained tacit transit system to connect Phuket International one in Bangkok – as the island’s mass tran- approval from the Thai Cabinet before Parlia- Airport to the International Convention and Ex- sit system instead. ment was dissolved to make way for the July hibition Center (ICEC) in Mai Khao. Tophon Kraianupongsa, managing direc- 3 general election. “The plan for the ICEC is already done. We tor of Gold Phoenix Construction “Phuket Province would be able to pay us will call for bids in August and construction Consulting (Thailand) Co Ltd, pitched the back under a 30 or 50-year [plan], depending will begin by September. The ICEC should be idea to Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha on the MoU [Memorandum of Understanding] completed by the end of 2012,” he said. last Saturday. signed,” he said. “I would like to see both projects, the ICEC Mr Tophon explained that his company “We are not concerned about making money and the mass-transit system, developed simul- is a Thai affiliate of a Hong Kong and South from the interest and we will not be involved taneously. But regardless, the [mass-transit] Korea joint venture company, Zhi Shan Yan in any role after construction is completed… project will start in 2012,” Gov Tri said. Construction. We just want to show our work,” he added. If all goes well, a successful candidate for “The concept will be similar to the Air- Mr Tophon said his company was ready to the mass-transit system may be announced as port Link in Bangkok, but slightly lower in move quickly on starting construction. early as September or October this year, the height… We will take care of loan arrange- “Within 30 days of signing an MoU, our governor added. Tophon Kraianupongsa says a ments for the project, no matter how much, own engineers will be ready to take care of – Chutharat Plerin skytrain is ideal for Phuket. ‘Vote No’ hits the streets By Atchaa Khamlo Controversial ABOUT 30 protesters took to the streets of Phuket Town last Sat- election bills to urday afternoon to support their call for people to “vote no” in stay – for now Thailand’s upcoming July 3 gen- Suppachai Jongkonpued being eral election. PHUKET Election Commission questioned by police. Starting from Queen Sirikit Director Kitipong Thiengkunakrit Park on Thalang Road in the heart on Wednesday confirmed that the of Old Phuket Town, the protest- controversial billboards depicting Patong hotel ers made their way past the Clock politicians as “ugly animals” will Tower Circle in front of The stay until he receives an official handyman Metropole hotel to the Robinson order to remove them. department store, where they The Election Commission of boarded vehicles to take them to Thailand last week ruled that simi- arrested for their rally site at Saphan Hin. lar billboards in Bangkok were in Accompanying the protesters breach of election law and were raping guest were sound trucks plastered with to be pulled down immediately. the controversial signs depicting However, Dr Kitipong said that, A HOTEL handyman has been ar- politicians as animals of “distaste”. “I do not have the authority by rested for the alleged rape of a 32- The trucks also played mes- myself to determine whether or year-old British woman at a sages calling for voters to choose not the posters contradict election Patong hotel last weekend. “None of the above” on the July 3 law. I must wait until I receive an The victim reported the case to ballots. official order from the Election Patong Police at about 1:30pm last During the march, protesters Commission of Thailand before Saturday. handed out pamphlets explaining proceeding with any action.” The woman told police that she their reasons for urging Phuket The sign says: ‘People of Phuket: Vote No.’ Photo: Atchaa Khamlo Don Limnunthaphisit, one of traded punches with her assailant people to “vote no”. the leaders of the “Phuket Vote No” and managed to fend him off, but Khamnueng Khamwiset, a 63- “We want political reform – and As the protesters moved on group, told the Gazette that to not before he ejaculated onto her year-old Phuket native, told the politicians do not need to be a from the food market beside avoid the problem the posters will bedsheets. Gazette, “Governments have member of any party in order to Robinson’s, one young motorbike be erected in “private areas” only. An immediate investigation led caused a lot of damage to our be able to stand for election,” he taxi driver shouted out from a safe “The posters are not allowed to by Maj Thammasak Boonsong led country – and that must stop. No added. distance behind them, “Who will be in public areas, so right now to the same-day arrest of parties running in the upcoming However, not all onlookers run the country if we all vote no? we are posting them in private ar- Suppachai Jongkonpued, a 27- election are good enough. welcomed the protest. It’s such nonsense!” eas only instead,” he said. year-old native of Nakhon Sri “They do not have any policies Thammarat, employed by the ho- that will help the country. They tel as a repairman. should at least have a policy for The woman, whose name was resolving the problem with Preah withheld to protect her privacy, Vihear Temple [on the Cambodian had been living and working in border],” he added. Patong for about six months, Maj Leading the protest was fellow Thammasak said. Phuket native Saman Kohlek, 50. Martin Carpenter MBE, British “The current state of politics in Honorary Consul for Phuket, said Thailand is rubbish. We cannot the British diplomatic mission was trust anybody. Sixty years of hav- aware of the case and was assist- ing elections has done little to ing the victim. improve our country,” he said. 4 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 18 - 24, 2011 Killer pooch to ‘Flying fox’ escape stay with family THE family of Mana Thessarit, from Patong hospital a 51-year-old Chon Buri man who recently died after being vi- By Janpen Upatising ciously attacked by his golden retriever “Peter”, says there’s no OVER 200 staff and patients question of getting rid of the evacuated Patong Hospital last Fri- killer pooch. day as part of an annual fire drill. Mr Mana’s daughter Wassana Among those taking part in the said the family will continue to After it emerged that Mr Mana exercise were Patong Municipality look after the dog at the family had abused the dog since it was Disaster Prevention and Mitigation home, in Sattahip district on the about seven months old, kicking Division and Patong Police. eastern seaboard. it regularly, there was little sym- Maternity Ward director Peter attacked Mr Mana in the pathy for the dead man in the local Hathairat Rangsansarit said the yard of the house on the morning press. hospital uses different scenarios of June 11, when no one else was The Daily News even reported each year in order to train for a at home. that the dog had waited until the variety of emergency situations. When neighbors saw what was pair were alone before attacking The latest involved a theoreti- happening, they intervened and Mr Mana. cal blaze breaking out in the restrained the dog – but not be- Mrs Wassana, who posed with maternity ward, on the second fore it had covered Mr Mana in the panting dog for media photos, floor of the main building. GERONIMO: A ‘patient’ is helped out of the flying fox device after zip-lining deep bite wounds. said there was no question of giv- “Designated hospital staff take from the third floor of Patong Hospital. Rescue workers rushed Mr ing Peter away or having him put care of the patients, while some Mana to Somdej Phra Nang Jao to sleep. male staffers assist in firefighting. included a situation where 20 people been decided to hold next year’s Sirikit Hospital, where he received The family were very fond of We have to take care of the situa- were stuck on the second and third drill at night, Mrs Wanitchaya said. 10 stitches and later discharged. the dog, she said. tion until real firefighters arrive,” floors. Using a “flying fox” cable We were lucky nothing hap- But later the same day, Mr Mana Before he died, Mr Mana told said Wanitchaya Thongnaab, head apparatus, those “trapped” were pened, but a real fire could still walked into his bathroom and fell the family not to give the dog of the general management division. able to slide to safety. happen at night so we have to prac- unconscious. away, saying he felt sorry for it, Banlue Yokyong, a trainer at After a recent night-time scare tice and prepare for every possible He was then taken back to the she added. Patong Municipality’s disaster pre- following the smell of smoke com- scenario and keep learning from hospital, but died of shock. – Khao Sod vention division, said this year’s drill ing from the computer room, it has our mistakes,” Ms Hathairat said. Nun forced out of Kata Temple SCANDALS involving monks are to stay in the new kuti (monk’s fairly common in Thailand, but the quarters), but her relatives who most recent clerical debacle in- are not even members of the volved the banishment of an eld- clergy were allowed to stay in erly temple nun after a public out- there. cry over her behavior at a well- “These are the reasons local resi- known Phuket temple. dents have come here today to drive About 50 local residents gath- her from the grounds of Kata ered at Wat Kitti Sangkaram (Kata Temple,” he said. Temple) early on June 8 demand- The move was a long time com- ing the immediate dismissal of ing, he explained 74-year-old Mae Chee Euam (Nun “Some local residents had not Euam), who has been at the stepped foot on the grounds of temple since the dawn of the tour- Kata Temple for years because of ism era 24 years ago. her,” he added. A group of 15 community lead- With the woman, who effec- ers in Kata gathered on the temple tively served as the temple’s chief grounds last week for a 30-minute administrator, now on the way out, discussion with temple abbot Phra a new council would be estab- Khru Wisoot Kittiyaporn. lished to oversee the temple’s Charging Mae Shee Euam’s financial affairs. behavior as intolerable, they de- Membership would include manded her immediate dismissal. leaders of various community Among the community leaders groups in Kata. The new council was Meechai Navin, who said af- would lead to a new era of trans- ter the meeting that the decision parency for the temple’s finances, to banish the 74-year-old nun was Mr Meechai said. almost unanimous. The only person who seemed “The abbot agreed to order the saddened by the imminent depar- nun from the temple after 15 of ture of the nun of 24 years was 17 people present voted against Prapan Sa-Nguanporn, consultant her,” he said. to Phra Kru Wisoot. The other two votes, those of “It was all a misunderstanding. the abbot and his personal con- The nun’s relatives just stayed at sultant, were abstentions, he said. the temple for few days,” he said. “We could no longer accept Phra Khru Wisoot accepted the Mae Shee Euam’s behavior. She community’s decision quietly. absconded items donated to the “I will tell the nun to leave the temple and brought them back to temple and stay with relatives in her home in Phattalung province. another province,” he said, be- “That is unacceptable. Also, fore turning and slowly walking she did not permit visiting monks away. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 5 Tsunami buoys back online By Pimwara Choksakulpan tion at 5am on May 27 and the and Stephen Fein operation was completed just be- fore 2am the same day. PHUKET’s shoreline is now bet- The ship returned to Phuket at ter prepared for another tsunami 9am on May 29. now that three direct detection The successful mission raised buoys have been deployed at sea the number of operational direct and are fully operational, the head detection units which feed data to the of National Disaster Warning the NDWC to three. For most of Center (NDWC) has affirmed. A utility vessel pulls the buoy into the latter half of 2011, the agency NDWC Director Somsak position in unusually calm seas 600 had no direct detection capability Khaosuwan told the Gazette on nautical miles off Phuket on May 27. until two other units built by an Monday that the damaged buoy Italian firm were deployed much that went adrift last June was suc- Seafdec on May 25. closer to the Andaman coastline cessfully redeployed in its old Before this, the buoy was last November. location 600 nautical miles north- trucked to Phuket from its stor- Dr Somsak said people can west of Phuket on May 27. age location at the Tab Lamu Naval once again check data for the re- The delay was largely related Base in Phang Nga. Prior to the launched buoy in real time at the to the need to replace a 4,500- mission it passed inspection by US government’s National Data meter length of high-tension cable two experts from its manufacturer Buoy Center website (http:// needed to tether the buoy to the Science Application International www.ndbc.noaa.gov/obs.shtml) seabed some 3,000 meters below. Corporation (SAIC). Despite some concerns locally The cable needed to be manu- MV Seafdec sailed from Laem that some of the 19 tsunami warn- factured abroad and imported to Panwa with four NDWC officers, ing towers are not functioning Thailand. the two SAIC specialists and four properly, Dr Somsak reassured The original cable snapped representatives of Raydant Inter- the public that the system is op- when an unknown vessel tried to national Co Ltd, which built erational and effective. tie up to the buoy, the NDWC be- Thailand’s tsunami early warning He added that the NDWC is lieves. system and is now responsible for now working to set up a website The redeployment mission left its upkeep and maintenance under where real-time data from all three the Phuket Marine Biological Cen- a contract with the NDWC. Thai detection units would be pub- ANCHOR AWEIGH: Crewmen lower a massive anchor that was sunk to ter Pier at Cape Panwa aboard MV The ship arrived at the loca- licly available. tether the buoy to the seabed 3,000 meters below. Photo: PMBC 6 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET NEWS June 18 - 24, 2011 A burning solution to Korean Ambassador Koh Yao rubbish KOH YAO Noi officials this week lauds Phuket support took a small step towards address- ing the residential uproar over rub- By Chutharat Plerin bish piling up on the island, touted as an eco-tourism destination. SOUTH Korean Ambassador to Residents last month com- Thailand Chung Hae-moon told plained to Koh Yao Noi Tambon Phuket Governor Tri Aug- Administration Organization karadacha during a June 14 meet- (OrBorTor) Mayor, Somphol ing that he was “grateful” for the Roengsamut, about the closure of positive support the Korean com- the islands two landfills which munity in Phuket had received were filled to capacity, and pro- from local authorities. posed building an incinerator as “We have been co-operating and the best solution. However, villag- co-ordinating very well between ers did not want an incinerator Honorary Consul Tosaporn near their homes (Gazette online, The new incinerator at work. Tephabutra, the law enforcement Rubbish piling up on Phukets sis- authorities and the Korean com- ter eco-island, May 26). they imagine, Mayor Somphol said. munity,” Ambassador Chung said. On Monday, Mayor Somphol If villagers can be convinced to “We have not yet faced any presented a small-scale incinera- allow the building of an incinerator, serious problems. Overall, I’m tor to locals. Mayor Somphol hopes that plans for very positive about all the support The South Korean Ambassador poses with Gov Tri. Photo: Chutharat Plerin “It cost about 30,000 baht and a large-scale facility can go forward. and cooperation,” he said. its capacity isn’t very high,” he said As this paper goes to print, The ambassador said he would ness relations between Thais and back for the cheaper seafood.” of the single-barrel unit, which is Mayor Somphol said that bidding like to see the Korean community Koreans here. I am quite optimistic After the conference, Amb capable of burning a maximum of would be opened on June 16 for continue to grow in Phuket. that the future of Korea and Phuket Chung declined to comment about 30kg of waste per day. people who would like to sell their “Many Koreans live in Phuket will be brighter than ever,” he added. Phuket’s light rail project, which The small unit is being used to land to the OrBorTor for the in- and many Korean tourists come Governor Tri invited the ambas- several Korean investors have ex- introduce locals to the option of cinerator project. here to see the natural attractions sador to the upcoming Seafood pressed an interest in. burning waste in hopes of convinc- Four candidates have already and to experience the hospitality Fiesta, to be held in August. The deadline for formal appli- ing them that living next to an submitted their properties for bid- of Thai people. Smiling, Ambassador Chung an- cations to bid on the project was incinerator may not be as bad as ding, he said. “We also have very strong busi- swered: “I have to schedule a flight Thursday, June 16. Rental car theft not covered THE owner of a small car rental months ago for the Singaporean, outfit in Phuket is demanding in- who is still believed to be some- surance compensation for a car where in Thailand. allegedly stolen by a Singaporean Chartis Insurance claim asses- tourist, but the claims adjuster sor Pongpan Promjina told the says none will be forthcoming. Gazette that Ms Somjit’s failure to Somjit Prayunsri, 50, went to copy Mr Lim’s passport was part Patong Police Station last week to of the reason for the delay. check if there had been any “Police finally provided us with progress in the investigation into the [passport] number and we a Honda Jazz that she reported were able to verify that it was stolen last November. correct, and we based our deci- The black car, with Phuket li- sion on that,” he said. cense plate Kor Tor 4359, was The decision: no compensation. Rental cars are abundant on rented out for one week to a Patong’s beach road. “The company has already Singaporean man who signed his written an official letter inform- name on the rental agreement as that the claim was still pending ing Ms Somjit that she is not “Lim Yew Tze”. because police have taken so long entitled to compensation… She Ms Somjit believes she is entitled trying to track down Mr Lim should get it [the letter] on Mon- to 450,000 baht in compensation through the passport number pro- day,” said Mr Pongpan. from Chartis Insurance Company vided,” she said. “The policy clearly states that (Thailand) Ltd, with which she had Patong Police Duty Officer the company is not responsible for insured the vehicle. Jongserm Preecha told the Gazette loss of a vehicle while it is on rent “The company informed me an arrest warrant was issued to a third party,” he said. PCs for kids a new Phuket initiative THE organizers of a new technol- in an imaginative enterprise. The The Phuket Has Been Good to ogy-based initiative note that many people involved will collect the Us Foundation will be approached children continue to grow up in unwanted computers, parts and to liaise with local schools and iden- Phuket without acquiring even the accessories; re-furbish them tify children who have the natural most basic computer skills, often where necessary; and donate aptitude to benefit from the project. because their parents cannot af- them to deserving children. Each PCs4Kids will ask the Rotary ford to buy them a PC or send child selected will have a mentor Club of Patong Beach for assis- them to places that can make one – a computer professional who tance with some funding, though available without charge. will guide the student through the not much is likely to be needed. At the other end of the spectrum, learning process. Microsoft Thailand will be the relentless pace of innovative The technical expertise will be asked to donate software. computer marketing means that the supplied by Woody Leonhard, The Phuket Gazette and AWPR more affluent segments of society long serving Phuket Gazette col- & Marketing will sponsor the ini- are constantly discarding comput- umnist and the island’s favorite tiative with media and promotional ers in favor of higher-spec models. guru for all digital technologies, support. And much of the discarded hard- products and services; and Dr Readers interested in helping ware is still serviceable with, or even Rattana Wetprasit, Associate Dean PCs4Kids in any way should con- without, repairs. for Special Affairs at the Faculty tact Ross James via email at PCs4Kids seeks to exploit the of Technology and Environment, [email protected] or call gap in these two circumstances Prince of Songkhla University. to 087-418 3127. June 18 - 24, 2011 NATIONAL NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 7 PM letters prompt spat

of corruption,” Mr Abhisit wrote. The comments upset Mr Chumpol, who hit back by saying Chart Thai Pattana was forced into joining the coalition due to “irre- futable outside pressure”, interpreted by many as meaning the Army. Sanan Kachornprasart, chair- FRESH controversy has erupted man of Chart Thai Pattana’s A man holds a sign naming the over the forming of Prime Minis- advisory board, urged all parties seven fans who died in the crash. ter Abhisit Vejjajiva’s government to reject outside intervention in Photo: Nation in late 2008 after the leader of a government formation after the key party said it was forced to join election. the governing coalition under “ir- He also warned the Army not Thai football refutable outside pressure”. to meddle in politics again, adding Chart Thai Pattana leader that they ought to have learned reeling after Chumpol Silpa-acha made the their lesson from the September comments in response to an open 19, 2006 coup. seven die in letter by Mr Abhisit in which the Both Mr Abhisit and the Pheu PM allegedly implied that his coa- Thai Party, led by Yingluck lition partners were “thieves” that Shinawatra, the younger sister of bus crash he would not work with if he former prime minister Thaksin THAI football fans are in shock could avoid it. Shinawatra, are predicting victory after seven Chiang Rai FC fans The spat comes ahead of in the elections. were killed and 46 injured when a Thailand’s hotly contested general Mr Abhisit told a news confer- double-decker bus taking them to elections on July 3. Abhisit Vejjajiva posted the letters on his Facebook page. Photo: Nation ence at the World Economic a match overturned in Lop Buri There has been widespread Forum on East Asia in Jakarta that last weekend. speculation over whether the op- on his Facebook page. the first Cabinet meeting that it he was “very optimistic” about The bus was transporting 55 position Pheu Thai Party, which In the first, Mr Abhisit denied was not easy to work in a coali- winning. Chiang Rai FC supporters to Buri is edging the Democrats in a num- that his government was formed tion government “because Meanwhile, Pheu Thai candi- Ram PEA’s new 24,000-capacity ber of opinion polls, will be given with the help of the military. In negotiations always happen”. date Snoh Thienthong predicted a I-mobile stadium when the acci- first chance to form the govern- the second, the premier admitted “But I drew a clear-cut line that huge victory for his party, claim- dent happened, about 8am last ment if it wins the most seats in he had been unable to prevent all projects that benefit the people and ing he had convinced an ally to Saturday. the election. instances of corruption while in do not violate the law must pro- join a coalition if Pheu Thai could Initial police investigation found The dispute erupted after Mr government. ceed. We cannot halt the country’s not secure a clear majority to form that the vehicle was travelling fast Abhisit published two open letters Mr Abhisit said he realized from development just because of fear a single-party government. when the driver veered to avoid colliding with an oncoming six- wheel truck. The bus plunged into Thailand’s EC ‘welcomes’ EU observers a ditch and overturned. All but two of the passengers THE Election Commission (RC) has said it is “These things have to be planned in ad- gestions foreign observers were needed for were injured in the accident. Res- ready to welcome election observers from the vance,” one European diplomat who asked to the election. cue workers rushed victims to European Union (EU), just three weeks before remain anonymous told DPA. It would be “inappropriate” to allow out- nearby hospitals. Thailand’s next general election. “The EU might be able to send some ex- side involvement in the poll, said Mr Suthep, The match on Saturday night “The Election Commission is ready to al- perts to monitor the polls at this stage, but this according to AFP. between Chiang Rai FC and Buri low the international community, particularly is not what we’d call an election observation “I don’t respect ‘farang’. We do not have Ram PEA went ahead as planned, the European Union, to come observe the elec- mission.” to surrender to them,” he said. with both teams observing one tion,” chairman Apichart Sukhakanond said. The EC’s decision also flies in the face of Mr Suthep was responding to demands minute’s silence to remember the But observers questioned whether the invi- comments by Deputy Prime Minister Suthep from red shirt protesters, who called for for- dead before kickoff. tation had come too late. Thaugsuban, who in March dismissed sug- eign observers to ensure the polls were clean. Buri Ram won the match 5-0. 8 PHUKET GAZETTE OPINION June 18 - 24, 2011

Fighting off nuances years since then, I have noticed that – at least it appears to me – Re: Gazette online, British woman child gamers are getting fatter. fends off alleged rapist, June 13 Rassada residents Smoking is hazardous with an It is sickening to think that it age limit to purchase; perhaps a is looked upon as attempted scale or BMI chart should be rape. If not for the victim’s self- used to enforce a “no entry” defence it would have been a policy? successful rape. need reality U-turn Michael M Arvin Phuket is a major city in Gazette forum Thailand, how much crime do AFTER 19 months of delay, it is high time to you know has happened in the break the median strip in front of Phuket Pro- Fine move by police: city where you come from? vincial Bus Terminal 2 and finally get the buses ‘loitering with intent’ Every city has crime, it’s just rolling from there. unfortunate that it also happens Despite its ill-advised location, the site is nev- light rail system ever becomes a reality. Re: Gazette online, Phuket police in paradise. ertheless an improvement over that of the Nevertheless, it always seems to be the resi- have ‘vagabond ladyboys’ in Dan current terminal in Phuket Town, an area which dents of Phuket Town, not tourists, who reap the sight, June 9 Gazette forum long ago lost any claim as a geographical hub. benefits from government projects. Phuket Town This is terrible. I think we The Gazette finds it hard to understand the has a reliable public water supply, expansive should have a Phuket Gazette resistance to the project from residents in parks, cheap and reliable public transport and readers poll: “Which is worse Are we driving down Rassada Village 2. We appreciate their displea- an ongoing project to bury power cables. for tourism in Phuket: Ladyboys the right path? sure at not being called to public hearings, but Consider similar infrastructure in places such or tuk-tuk cartels?” the presence of the bus station there should not as Patong or Kata-Karon, and the contrast is The number of police in- Re: Gazette online, Registration do much to harm the local landscape. stark indeed. volved in the ladyboy “mob” is drive expected to legalize 30,000 The roadway is already lined with numerous Moving the bus station to Rassada can be amazing. Loitering? Drug Phuket workers, June 10 mechanical shops, not to mention other road- viewed as “more of the same”. If and when it testing? Must be employed? Try Good news for the workers. side scenery that includes an electrical power opens, Phuket Town residents will see their roads some of those tactics on the Could it be that there is a lot of substation and the Super Cheap complex. freed of the lumbering, behemoth tour buses tuk-tuks! new development plans in the If, as some have claimed, the argument re- while enjoying easy 10-baht access to the new The loitering fines alone pipeline? And is that such good ally is about increased traffic, residents should station on the pink Poh Thong buses. would clear the endless rows of news for Phuket? consider that all inter-provincial buses already At the opposite end of the spectrum are tour- parked tuk-tuks blocking the Michael Dawkes have to travel the same section of Thepkrasattri ists arriving from other provinces, who will of sidewalks! Come on, lets see Gazette forum Road. Having them stationed there should not course be left to the demands of whatever trans- that poll! make much of a difference and could actually port syndicate first establishes itself at the new James Bond improve flow at other key junctions further terminal. Gazette forum ‘No’ way they’d rally south in Rassada. Given the windfall profits history has shown As mentioned in this space before, a much are to be made therefrom, it is hard to believe Checking in or like this at home better location for the new station would have locals are not chomping at the bit to have the been where the bypass road forks off from station open so they can line up at the feeding simply cleaning up? Re: Gazette online, ‘Vote No’ rally Thepkrasattri Road. trough. takes to Phuket streets, June 11 This would have provided convenience to pas- After all, there has been no talk whatsoever Re: Gazette online, Wanted: Au- I have great admiration for sengers transiting to west and south coast of providing tourists with a shuttle bus from the tomatic immigration clearance at the bravery of the Thai people. destinations, especially if the much-talked-about new station to Patong. airport, June 14 Their political protests are I wonder how the automatic admirable and true to their Switched on work. Volunteer geeks will Gamer children passport check-in system works national anthem. They are not assemble working laptops and and how the passports get afraid to die for what they desktops. Anyone that wants the going ‘widescreen’ stamped? believe in. I wish that my fellow Re: Gazette online, Announcing children to have the advantages And 9.5 million baht for one Americans would protest like PCs4Kids: Phuket’s new initiative we had can make a cash dona- Re: Gazette online, Phuket Opin- machine? Is that a joke? this. In many ways, Thailand to unlock the potential of the tion. Anyone can get on the list ion: Computer culture won’t yield Did they even think how has a better future than the gifted poor, June 12 of willing volunteers. Anyone to Thai Ministry, June 12 many years you could pay an USA! Anyone can drop off old can help us spread the word. Having lived in Thailand since officer with this money? Kevin computers, as well as parts and I’ll give first. Who’s next? January 1998 and used internet Frank Heise Gazette forum accessories, even if they don’t Gazette forum cafes in this country over the Gazette forum

Police enjoying, not the school) as a safer alternative. Recently, I learned from my son enforcing that there are no safety belts in the van. So I went to the school to look Who is responsible for ensur- for myself and saw that all the ing bars adhere to noise regulations school vans lack safety belts on the and closing hours outside of the back seats, only the front seat and entertainment zones in Patong? driver’s seat have them. This con- A bar at the Phra Barami Road cerns me. junction with Soi Laksila (near Wat I remember the cited reason Suwankeereewong School) has a for nine deaths in the tragic live band blaring music until past Thammasat University van acci- 2am on most nights, right in the Buckle up for school dent last year was that safety belts middle of a residential area. were not worn. After the acci- The police were there past 2am My son attends Darasamuth dent, all the vans from Thammasat on Friday night, but as custom- School in Phuket Town. We drive were required to have safety belts ers, not to enforce closing hours, him there in the morning and make on every seat. sadly. Who can enforce the cur- sure he always wears a safety belt Before the accident, no one rent laws and stop this nuisance whenever he is in the car. cared and I’m worried that the for all the residents in the area? After school from 4pm to same will happen in Phuket. My Sleepless in Patong 5pm, he goes to his grand- questions are about the laws and Patong mother’s home on the other side regulation for vans in Phuket, es- of town because my wife and I pecially school vans. Arayapan Pukbuakao, Superin- finish work around 7pm to 8pm. Are there any laws or regula- tendent of Kathu Police, replies: We have to arrange transport for tions which require vans to install The bar is in a residential area him after school. safety belts for all seats, not just and should close at 1am in ac- We don’t want him riding on the front seat? cordance with the law. the back of a motorcycle, so our Are school van drivers in Receiving this complaint is only other option for us is to hire Phuket required to get special cer- very helpful, I will enforce the a van driver who services the tification, training or licenses to law immediately. school (but is not employed by transport school children? June 18 - 24, 2011 OPINION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 English-speaking Ready to foot the Big Bill? laborers wanted THIS morning, the BBC reported that Bill Gates is going to vacci- Wirot Pahonkan, 43, has been nate all the children in the world By Astrid Svensson against the five deadliest diseases director of human resources at the by donating US$1 billion to the Do you have an opinion to voice? Patong-based Pisona Group for six cause. Email [email protected] AS BUSINESSES continue to years. He graduated from Although this is uplifting news, grow in Phuket, there are not Ramkamhang University with a I couldn’t help but pick up on enough workers to fill all the po- some of the subtexts that pre- sitions available. bachelor’s degree in political sented themselves in his speech: There is a shortage of workers science. Here he talks about the assumption and hypocrisy. in the hotel industry here because shortage of labor in the tourism He declared that people can the influx of labor from other prov- industry and lack of English skills place value on a car or a house inces has been much lower than but what really matters, and what the industry’s growth rate. among workers in Phuket. is of real value, is giving back to To give you an idea, if an em- society, particularly the needy. ployee leaves our company today, such as those from Isarn, have a but in some cases it’s not neces- Thanks Bill, I already knew they are likely to have a new job perception of Phuket being an ex- sary. But now companies are that, and I don’t happen to be sit- SURPRISE: Big billionaire Bill Gates. tomorrow. pensive place to live. This really hiring just about anyone to keep ting on about US$38bn (Forbes, Photo: World Economic Forum Many hotel service jobs, like influences their decisions on their businesses moving. March 2010). cooks or room maids, only require whether or not to work here. Educational institutions need to And this is rich, coming from droughts, political-protest-cum- that applicants have vocational I don’t want people to worry pay more attention to foreign lan- a man, who states on his own riot and myriad other disasters school certificates. about working in Phuket or to think guages and Thai students need to website that his 24-bathroom, 17- throughout which the Thais have But nowadays, many vocational that Phuket has a high cost of liv- be more active and hardworking parking-spot, 6,131-square-meter shown enormous generosity. graduates decide to continue their ing. I believe everyone can save in learning other languages, no house is already kitted out with the Clothes, supplies and financial education and go on to earn money if they live economically. matter which language it is. most frivolous add-ons. aid – which I am sure in many bachelor’s degrees. When this Hotel workers may not have to Over the next four years [when I guess if you’ve already cases outweighed 180 baht per happens, there are not as many vo- spend much money at all. They tend the ASEAN free-trade agreement forked out for a heated driveway head – has been immediately gath- cational graduates entering the to get free uniforms, free transpor- comes into effect], freer flows of and small electronic devices that ered and sent to those affected, labor market. tation to and from work, and free labor will make it easier for for- track your position in the house along with sincere empathy and a As someone working in human meals when they are on the job. eigners to work in Thailand. and alter the room temperature and sense of duty. resources, I can say that the com- Actually, the idea that living If our younger generation does lighting when you move around, These people didn’t need it petition to recruit employees is costs are high in Phuket is not all not work harder toward speaking you may as well give some to dy- broadcast, they just did it. They fierce, especially at the beginning true. A person can eat a meal for foreign languages, they may be- ing kids as well. probably don’t have a car and a of the “high season” in Septem- about 35 baht at your average come employees working under Assuming Bill is still worth massive house, and they still did ber and October. street vendor restaurant, which is Filipinos, Malaysians or even Bur- US$38bn – his net worth increases it. That’s altruism on a proportion- I want the labor shortage issue quite acceptable. mese, as their English skills are by at least US$13bn every year ately greater scale than Bill’s to be put on the provincial Some people who move here to quite good. according to Forbes – one billion vaccine donation. government’s or the national work are able to save up enough to It’s just that the doors of is about 2.6 per cent of his enor- The Big Bill does help a lot of government’s agenda. I would like buy cars or even houses in Phuket. opportunity have not opened to mous wealth. people, but when you have that to see the Ministry of Labor pay Some don’t even want to return to foreign labor – yet. Say the average Thai salary is much money it is almost implied more attention to the problem and their hometowns because they have But on the day they do open, 7,000 baht a month, 2.6 per cent that you should “pay it forward”. try to direct more labor to prov- started to make a life here. our younger generation will have of that is about 180 baht. So he needs to dismount his – inces in the Andaman region. Employers prefer to hire people to do something more than just Since I have lived here there most likely custom made and elec- People from other provinces, who can communicate in English, sitting still like they are now. have been floods, landslides, tronically heated – high horse.

How can I be be sure my child take the condition of vehicles and is safe in a school van? drivers into consideration. They Concerned Parent must be in good shape to pass. Phuket Town We would like to advise schools, teachers and parents to Teerayout Prasertphol, chief of check that student transport ve- the Phuket Provincial Land hicles have the proper permits. Transport Office, replies: There are no laws or ministe- A teacher at Darasamuth rial regulations requiring the Phuket School replies: installation of safety belts in all The vans do not belong to the seats of a passenger van. school. It is an agreement between For now, we can only suggest parents and private vehicle opera- and ask for the co-operation of van tors to send their children to and operators to install safety belts. from school. For a passenger van driving li- These vehicles are not only ser- cense, the capacity of the vehicle vicing Darasamuth Phuket being driven determines what type SAFE, SAFER, SAFEST? Is it safer to send your children to school in a van, an old yellow bus or a songtaew? School. After they drop our stu- of license is required. A special dents off, they send students to license is needed if the van has Phuket Wittayalai School, Satree that may result in them falling off. Each permit lasts one academic other schools as well. more than 11 seats, which also Phuket, Anubanphuket School, Preschoolers and primary stu- semester. Operators must also Some vehicles drop students requires more training. Pluk Panya Municipal School, dents are a particular concern. provide the names of students off inside the school and some Phuket Land Transport Office Srinagarindra The Princess They are young and unaware of using their service when applying drop them off outside. We cannot has an upcoming project to pro- Mother School Phuket, Daorung the dangers involved in riding a for a permit. stop parents from hiring drivers. vide information to drivers, Wittaya School and Muslim pickup. There should be someone Orange signs must be placed We can only suggest that the driv- parents and teachers on safe trans- Wittaya Phuket School. to supervise them. on the front and back of vehicles ers drive safely. portation of children to their Pickup trucks are also used as Phuket Provincial Land Trans- with writing indicating that stu- Some parents have said that it schools. school vehicles. There should be port Office needs to give dents are on board. Flashing lights is their decision to hire a driver to The project will begin around a person sitting with the children permission before a vehicle may must also be installed on four transport their children. the end of June. Our officers will in the back at all times to ensure be used for the transportation of sides. Parents with questions can visit visit Darasamuth Phuket School, they don’t play or do something students. Before issuing a permit, we the school or call 076-212392. 10 PHUKET GAZETTE BUSINESS June 18 - 24, 2011 Phuket at helm of superyacht boom

By Michael DesPortes plained that Phuket became important shortly after their first offices were opened ASIA-Pacific Superyachts (APS), who on the island in 1997. provide comprehensive assistance to “[Phuket] was an ideal cruising ground for superyacht owners throughout the region, yachts. Since about 2000, the owners of are heralding a surge in business, with these kinds of yachts have been looking for a Phuket to play a key role in Asia becoming new area to cruise rather than traditional seas. the new world home destination for Owners started to build bigger yachts with superyachts. better fuel range and they began to think about Phuket was the first and foremost loca- the Far East, Australia and Indonesia,” Mr tion and led the effort of bringing in Fernandes told the Gazette. outstanding and seasoned directors to guide While Somali pirates were limiting the APS in all regions,” said Linda Cartlidge, number of yachts travelling to the region, PR and Communications Director at APS. the strong economies of India and China The company has offices in the Andaman meant that more Asian buyers were emerg- Islands, Borneo, and in Hong Kong, Indo- ing, he explained. nesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, “The baht’s strength should help increase Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Phuket the number of Thai owners as well,” he and Koh Samui. Regional directors and staff added. in each region provide support in every- “There is a bigger trend in yachts being thing from government formalities to based here. If you looked at Yacht Haven’s charters, she explained. berths for yachts between 30 and 60 meters SUPERYACHT HAVEN: Asia Pacific Superyachts is at the vanguard of establishing Asia as the It is a unique company in that each re- eight years ago, there might have been one new world home destination for luxury yachts. spective regional director or GM is boat here for the low season. I was up there APS was instrumental in forming the people interested in joining APSA the responsible for the Asia Pacific Superyachts last Friday and eight were there at the time. Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association first year of operation,” said APSA Mar- agency of their region and has their own “These are either locally owned or people (APSA) a separate, nonprofit association keting and Membership Director Tamsin team. Many of the directors are highly ex- are basing them here for when they return launched in Hong Kong on May 6 Edenbrow. perienced and knowledgeable superyacht in the high season. This has been an in- The association aims to provide knowledge More members are expected as aware- captains,” Ms Cartlidge said. creasing trend over the past five years,” and direction to the region’s yachting scene. ness increases with planned promotion APS chairman Gordon Fernandes ex- Mr Fernandes explained. “We have close to 100 industry and events,” she added. Thailand slips on the world stage Clear skies ahead IN ITS 2011 World Competitive- position was 54th in the health and efficiency and infrastructure. ness rankings, the International environment category. It also Professor Stephane Garelli, Institute for Management Devel- fared badly in the areas of educa- director of IMD’s World Com- opment (IMD) placed Thailand tion (51st) and technology petitiveness Centre, explained for Heli-tourism 27th, one place below its 2010 infrastructure (52nd). the new approach to rankings. position. The United States returned “The world of competitiveness THERE’S a business in Phuket cheap. They range from a 30 A total of 59 countries were to first in the overall rankings becomes more national. ‘World that has been cashing in on the minute tour of the island, which included in this year’s findings. this year following the recov- Competitiveness 2.0’ is thus Tourism Council of Thailand’s costs 42,135 baht, to a 75 minute Data compiled by Thailand ery of its financial markets, characterized by a greater (TCT) drive to push Phuket as a jaunt to Koh Phangan and back for Management indicated that sharing the top spot with Hong self-reliance of countries,” high-end and high quality tourism 210,700 baht. higher commodity prices, labor Kong. he said. destination. The most popular route is the shortages in the manufacturing Singapore, Sweden, Switzer- “It increasingly emphasizes re- Advanced Aviation have been Phang Nga Bay tour and the main sector, insufficient infrastruc- land, Taiwan, Canada, Qatar, industrialization, exports, and a on the island two-and-a-half years, client le are high-rolling tourists, ture investment and political Australia and Germany completed more critical look at delocaliza- providing private chartered heli- Flight Co-ordinator Lalada division were among the numer- the top 10. tion. This trend is triggered by copter services for this niche Laitrakul said. ous challenges Thailand faces A total of 331 criteria were used the rise in commodity and sector of tourists. Advanced Aviation flies the in 2011. to determine the rankings, which transport prices and higher Since the TCT laid out their tours in their European-made Thailand’s highest placing was were grouped into four main fac- labor costs in emerging econo- eight-point strategy to promote single-engine turbine EC-130 second in labor market competi- tors: economic performance, mies,” he added. Phuket as a high-end des- which carries six and piloted by tiveness, while its weakest government efficiency, business – The Nation tination in September last year, Captain Somkiat Kraithip. In his the company has reaped the 39-year career, Capt Somkiet benefits. has flown Sir Roger Moore, Ti- This high season, they had on ger Woods and the King of average 10 chartered flights Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf among scheduled a week. others. And the going rates are not – Alexandra Andersson June 18 - 24, 2011 BUSINESS PHUKET GAZETTE 11 ‘Streets of Phuket’ directing sales By Stephen Fein bution of my Thai staff, translating signs and writing down innumer- SALES of Phuket’s first-ever able details while I drove, it would street directory, Streets of Phuket have been impossible. Then there have been trending upward since was the Herculean task of produc- its release in September last year. ing the huge index that makes it all Publisher Image Asia expects its work, a real team effort.” considerable investment in the Mr Vorapan said growing up on project to see solid returns over the island and knowing it well made the nest few years. the mapping fun. Image Asia Managing Director “The most challenging aspect MAPPING PHUKET: Peter Grenville Fordham said it was vir- Smith (left) displays was getting to grips with the many tually impossible to say how much the chart plotter he features available in graphics soft- the publishing house invested in used while driving ware to create a multi-layered creating the atlas, which includes around Phuket, while design of enormous complexity. 188 pages of detailed street maps, computer whiz Taking the details from chart plot- landmarks and local information, Vorapan “Yam” ter, hand-written notes and verbal Yaemlamai shows off all with comprehensive indexing. the finished product. explanations to create a map with “Everything was done by our GPS accuracy was time consum- in-house team over a period of a ing, but very rewarding. And it was few years, a lot of it at weekends. fascinating to use both satellite There is no doubt that the oppor- imagery to check our work and tunity cost, what we might have old illustrations of Phuket to see earned if we’d spent the time do- how the tambon organization had ing other things, could be counted developed,” he said. in the millions of baht. But we are Under a special agreement with confident that we’ll see a solid the Phuket Gazette, our readers return over the next couple of icon on advertising artwork avail- the dogged perseverance and skills drive anywhere in Phuket with my will now enjoy these maps embed- years,” he said. able to advertisers in any Phuket of Design Supervisor Vorapan eyes closed, but I gained a lot of ded in news stories as well as in The company plans future print publication and “buy here” stick- “Yam” Yaemlamai.” insight into rural and urban Phuket our weekly print publication and runs on a regular basis, but it has ers in stockists shop doorways,” Mr Smith recounts the years of researching Streets of Phuket and supplements. For more informa- not yet been decided what the in- he added. reconnoitering the effort entailed: my car definitely knows it has a tion or feedback contact: streets@ terval will be or when the second The increasingly brisk sales of “I can’t quite say that I could now reverse gear! Without the contri- image-asia.com edition will come out. the atlas, which retails for 399 “Although we launched in Sep- baht, are due to its accuracy and tember last year with 10,000 ease of use. copies printed, it took quite a while “We are 100 per cent confident to get through the administrative that there is nothing for Phuket as maze of retail outlets such as Asia accurate as our maps and that in- Books, B2S and so on. We decided cludes Google Maps. However, not to push copy sales too hard given the size of the undertaking initially because the last thing we and the speed with which Phuket wanted was people not being able is developing, there will surely be to find the book,” he said. errors and omissions. Readers are “We are finally satisfied with invited to send us feedback on any- our distribution spread and have thing we’ve got wrong or missed seen copy sales trend upwards out. All feedback will be incorpo- over the last two or three months. rated in the next edition,” he said. We are now into phase two with The main drivers behind the initiatives such as the partnership project were Image Asia Director with Phuket Gazette, inclusion of of Sales & Marketing Peter Smith, a Streets of Phuket map reference who has a passion for maps, and

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Note that not told you, most of Phuket all USB dongles – in par- can’t get 3G signals. ticular, ones you buy in If you own a 3G Singapore or Europe – iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or USB dongle, will work with True’s HSPA system. The there’s a specific set of steps you have to go dongle will set you back about 2,000 baht. through in order to get 3G. No, it isn’t enough True’s 3G service costs 699 baht per to buy a phone with “3G” printed on it. month, plus VAT, but there’s a catch. True To get 3G, take your computer, phone limits your account to a maximum of 3 GB or pad to the True office that’s in front of of data (up and down) per month. If you Robinson’s department store in downtown go over 3 GB (3 billion characters) of data, Phuket Town. You can set up 3G at True True automatically drops you off the 3G offices elsewhere, including Big C, but I’ve network for the rest of the month, and you’ll DANGLING DONGLE: True’s USB dongle looks a lot like a simple USB drive. heard complaints that the staff at the other be stuck running at old-fashioned EDGE could be leaking over the hill from a tower know “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”? Meet the locations may not know what they’re talk- mobile phone speeds. 3 GB is plenty for on the coast. people whose mantra runs, “Reboot, Re- ing about. The people at the main office in email and normal web surfing, but if you True has plans to get more towers going format, Reinstall.” Phuket Town know their stuff. download big files or use torrents, you later this year. I’ll keep you posted as I hear If you own a computer, if you use a In order to get 3G, you have to get a tele- won’t get very far. about them. If you want to know what kinds computer, if you swear at a computer, if phone number. In order to get a telephone True doesn’t have a map of its service of download speeds people are seeing with you’re thinking about throwing your Win- number you must have either (1) a valid Thai area in Phuket, but the service extends along their 3G lines, go to phuketinternetspeed.com. dows out the window, if you bend circuit id card, or (2) a valid work permit. If you’re the west coast of the island, from Kata- boards with your powers of concentration, a foreigner and don’t have a work permit, Karon all the way up to Mai Khao. Recently JUNE 19. GEEKFEST FOUR drop by Geekfest 4. Phuket is home to an take a Thai national with you. They’ll have – just last week – True got a tower work- amazing array of tech savvy folks, some to sign up for the phone number, and they’ll ing on top of Bangkok Phuket Hospital, so We’ll be celebrating the fourth anniversary of whom rarely venture out in public. be on the hook to pay your bill. if you’re in line of sight of BPH, you should of the Computer Clinics at Geekfest 4 on Here’s your chance to meet them. Tell the folks at the True office that you be able to get a signal. Sunday morning, June 19, 10am to mid- want 3G, and hand them your PC, phone I’ve also heard that an HSPA “3G” sig- day at Sandwich Shoppe Chalong. Help us Live Wire is Phuket Gazette columnist Woody or pad. They’ll have you fill out a form, nal is available in Koh Kaew, near the British devour a Geekcake. Explore your inner Leonhard’s weekly snapshot of all things internet sign a bunch of papers, including a copy of International School. I’m not sure where geekiness. Meet people who can bully a in Phuket. Follow him on Twitter: @PhuketPC or your passport. You get to choose a tele- the tower for that signal is located, but it recalcitrant PC into submission by their visit his free computer clinics at Woody’s phone number from the list provided. could be the new one at BPH, or the signal mere presence and uttered incantations. You Sandwich Shoppes. The rich get richer, the poor get the picture THE rich get richer and the poor ager who will achieve results with- Not all funds of funds are equal, Even in doing this, it is not al- get poorer, or so the saying goes. out the capital to even get through and in many instances the under- ways possible to ensure consistent When it comes to investing, one of that manager’s door? lying funds can be dangerous. If year in, year out returns, but this the reasons for this is that the aver- Many funds that invest in other the underlying funds invest in il- strategy for investing provides age Joe can’t afford the same qual- funds – so-called “funds of funds” liquid markets such as real estate much more consistent returns than ity of fund managers as the “rich”. – will allow investors to diversify low access to a high-quality fund investment trusts or credit default any mutual fund I have ever Many of the most consistent across these high-quality funds with a US$1mn minimum entry swaps, a fund can go down in looked at. funds that churn out returns year with relatively small amounts of requirement for as little as $25,000 flames, just like many did during One fund I am personally involved after year, in bull and bear mar- money, especially if the fund of – and still leave the investor with the recent financial crisis. in has just experienced an 18-month kets alike, have minimum funds is accessed through an off- this fund being something like 7 It is very important that the fund period of being flat to slightly down investment levels of US$1 million shore portfolio bond. per cent of his or her portfolio. of funds has an investment phi- despite having some of the best or more. How can one find a man- Using such a strategy can al- That’s less money than one losophy of short redemption managers in the business on board. needs to become an “accredited periods and liquid underlying assets The fund has suffered no big hits investor” in the onshore world, a as a screen for the funds which along the way, either. distinction that allows the rich to they invest in. A fund should be Unfortunately, when market make money off stock market diverse in its strategies and aim to conditions get tough enough even crashes while the rest of the pub- invest in funds run by different diversification goes only so far, but lic loses money in long-term only managers who ideally perform well it helps preserve capital so that mutual funds. in different market conditions. when the next upswing comes, one’s wealth is intact to take ad- vantage of it. This basically boils down to the most important aspect of wealth management, which is to avoid los- ing money. This way, there is always another day to make your gains. This is a topic best dealt with in a separate article, but investing via funds of funds is one of the best ways to achieve this if you don’t have millions to hand over to the stars of Wall Street.

David Mayes MBA is a resident of Phuket, Thailand, and provides wealth management services to expatriates throughout the region of South East Asia. He can be reached via email at [email protected] June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 13

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Tycoon Trump a comic hero – Return of Rosse, the now that’s a super move keen-eyed chronicler STEVE Rosse once wrote a weekly col- his youth as an American soldier in Bangkok umn for the Phuket Gazette and The Na- in 1946 and a night of splendid passion with tion. Rosse left for the United States about the city’s star bargirl. The ending is a heart- 15 years ago but has re- breaker. turned with new e-book The reader is delivered She Kept the Bar Be- a bit of low comedy in tween Them (Bangkok “The Scarlet Claw”. An Books, Bangkok, 2011, American tourist in 123pp). It’s a collection of 18 stories, old Phuket picks up his rented bargirl and throws and new, funny and sad. her into the ocean despite her screams about The first story, “Rain”, is a classic. A “jerry fitch”. She gets her revenge. HERO OR VILLAIN: It’s comic sense. Burmese construction laborer in Phuket The longest story is “Necessary Things”, takes shelter from the rain in a Chinese gro- a 24-page mediation on the nature of BUSINESS tycoon Donald Trump will cery shop. The old Chinese shop owner Bangkok bar life and changes seen over 20 soon bulldoze his way into a new abuses him for being an illegal Burmese la- years by an obsessive-compulsive travel business venture – comic books. borer and the worker abuses him right back, writer. Love letters, for example, used to The floppy-haired 64-year-old Ameri- sending him to bed in a fright. be cherished, but now; “The letter became can will be the subject of a new graphic “Pilgrimage” is a prose poem about a dy- a prop in an opera of uncountable acts, a biography due out in October. ing American returning to Bangkok for the thing of weight and substance. Now the It is not yet known if he will be cast first time in two decades and savoring all messages arrive on their phones in frac- as supervillain or superhero, either way; the visual delights of Soi Nana. “Sleepless tions of seconds, and they are erased with his super hair will no doubt hold him in in Seattle” is a warm story of a little half- the other junk when the inbox gets full. good stead. Thai boy named Danny waiting at his Phuket Today’s love letters are written in teenaged THAI VIGNETTES: Some familiar scenes. Even though his super attempt to run home for the arrival of his long-lost Ameri- text-speak, a noxious illiterate code full of the natives now dive for such treasures as as a Republican presidential candidate can father. His dreams are centered around anagrams and emoticons, completely lack- broken mirrors. “Author! Author!” is an has gone super-sideways, Trump will a big photo that his father had given him of ing grammar, syntax, punctuation or style.” hysterical parody. Writers infest “hack bars” be immortalized – and maybe adored – the Cascades Mountains. When the father “The Artist” is a weak sketch about an where they turn bargirl tricks for a steely- in Political Power: Donald Trump. arrives, “Danny didn’t understand a word American painter tricked by his Thai girl- eyed female editor. “A Clit-mat Carol” has Publisher Bluewater Productions has his father said, but it didn’t matter, because friend to return to the US. “The Days of a lonely curmudgeon in Phuket turn human also brought us the thought-provoking in his heart a million tons of snow thun- Wine and Roses” is a cute romance that at the last moment. comic-book biographies of Republican dered down a mountainside, and his ears happens between an upscale Thai couple at And the final tale ends on a similarly hope- hockey-mom-presidential-candidate Sa- were filled with the sound of it.” a wine-tasting in Bangkok. ful note. Rundle Falke writes “The Night rah Palin and FOX News presenter “His Gal Friday” is a clever gimmick story. We’re back to intimations of mortality Stalker” column, and just as Bernard Trink Glenn Beck. What we think is a man trying to seduce a in “Going Back to Find Bob,” where a dy- once wrote in “The Night Owl”, he is “fa- The Trump comic book will follow friend’s Thai wife is really a different gambit. ing man in a hospital ward talks about mous, powerful and bored”. His stint on the rise and rise – and occasional lull – “An Old Man with No Stories to Tell”, returning to find the heroic young Bob Soi Cowboy usually ends with the sight of of a high-profile businessman, presiden- at 16 pages, is one of the longer stories. As whom he’d met in Phuket many years ago. a transvestite hustling a drunk tourist into a tial aspirant and media-savvy TV with the others in this collection, this is a The real Bob is a surprise. cab. But something amazing happens in- personality. meditation on mortality. An invalid in a nurs- “The Crooked Houses” is a foray into stead and a smiling Rundle Falke has a new – Blair Christopher ing home compulsively tells the story of science fiction. Patong is underwater and subject to write about. The Spy on course with advice for life DO YOU want to find out ninth at the Laguna Phuket Golf As you walk to the ninth hole or play safe by laying the ball someone’s real character before Club for example. past the beautiful casuarinas and near the water. You go for it, but hiring them? Simply invite them If they furtively kick their ball the pond across the second fair- unfortunately the ball drops to play a round of golf with you, away from a tree, secretly im- way, he is perfectly calm, even straight into the water surround- or even just one hole such as the prove their lie or fudge their score, happily pointing to a pair of purple ing the green. they are obviously a dangerous swan hens. Joe is undeterred by your mis- felon. Avoid them at all cost. Eagerly looking forward to fortune and recalls what Tim If they speak when you are about playing the ninth hole, he exclaims: Haddon, the Club’s Director of to hit a shot or walk when you are “Tuesday is my lucky day.” As he Golf had once said: “The choice putting, they are an insufferable views the sharp dog-leg 342-yard of laying-up or going for it is what bore. Shun them forever. par four in front of him, he knows sorts the men from the boys on But let’s say you are playing he must place his tee shot pre- this hole.” with Joe at Laguna who hasn’t cisely to enable him to go for the Joe smiles and after carefully done any of these things right up island green with the second. considering his choice and his to the eighth hole on which he Both of you have good drives. ability to reach the green, he hits missed a short putt for a heart- It’s your shot and your choice a perfect shot. As he watches the breaking bogey. is to either shoot for the green ball drop four feet away from the hole, everybody breaks into loud applause. Joe’s actions clearly reveal that he is good at controlling his mood and rising above frustration. He is a risk-taker but is good at weigh- $Q\SUREOHPV" ing his ability to handle it. He is not influenced by other people’s &DOO0U1R3UREOHP failures and uses superstition to his advantage.  Most importantly, he is lucky which can often be a decisive fac- tor in golf as well as in business. Hire him! June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 15 Barrie Buck BARRIE Buck is the General Man- over 5,000 jumps in my career, with ager of Siam Guardian Services only six malfunctions, three of which (SGS) which provides home and in- were in tandem jumps with other re- stitutional security for schools, mari- cruits. On one occasion, a fellow nas, resorts and a variety of other jumper landed on my back, an injury businesses around Phuket. that follows me to this day.” “We have over 220 security of- Barrie’s highest jump was from ficers. We believe in investing in their 37,500 feet, which took him one hour future with extensive English language to become a qualified chef. But the and 21 minutes to land. In South Af- training, team building exercises and naturally athletic young Buck loved rica, he became an expert at high professional guidelines that will give sports so he took a Physical Training altitude free fall, where he would open them a sense of pride in their work.” Instructor (PTI) certification and his chute at very low altitudes. He has Barrie had an impressive career in joined the Air Force in 1982. ruptured his Achilles tendon numer- the Royal Air Force and the British His talent in training recruits was ous times from landings on hardened Army before retiring to Bangkok in recognized and in 1993 he was sec- drop zones. 2006. Shortly after, he decided to get onded from the Air Force to the Army, After he retired to Bangkok he did back to work and started SGS. which began a 13 year stint as a para- some private security work looking “I had first come to Thailand in chute jumping instructor. He trained after high-level individuals in and AZETTE

1994 while training with the army. I soldiers for the Falklands, Bosnia, Iraq around SE Asia. One day he was G found the culture had everything I and Afghanistan wars. During these called to a meeting in Phuket to look HUKET liked. I visited Thailand seven times years, he also worked for NATO on at setting up a private security com- P THE before deciding to retire here.” reconnaissance missions under the pany; the rest, as they say, is history. FOR Barrie was born in Tangmere, Sus- Dutch-Belgian border. His main contract is the new sex, where his father was in the military. “I had great years organizing R&R, Thanyapura and its related properties. HILD The family moved constantly for as- team building and leadership camps “I like the philosophy of C ETER P

signments. Barrie counts 17 different where I would lead mountaineering, Thanyapura and accepted the chal- Y schools while growing up in Libya, skiing and hill walking events. We’d lenge. When I researched security B Cyprus, Gibraltar and Germany. explore the high mountains in Europe, services on Phuket, I felt there was a “Moving around so much as a canoe down rivers in Germany, or need to provide better training and child can make or break a person. climb the Rockies of Canada.” better communication, so the secu- Fortunately, I developed an interna- Barrie spent eight years of his rity officers are proud of their work About Expat Gallery tional outlook which has made living army career based in Southern Cali- and can do a better job.” The individuals profiled in “Expat Gallery” are chosen on the basis of so far from England quite enjoyable.” fornia where he taught soldiers to Currently, SGS has 24 clients and their contributions to Phuket, and for having made those contributions After school, he lived in Greece pack their own parachutes and jump their customer list continues to grow. in successful partnerships with Thais. For many, the contributions have and supported himself as a water into the Pacific Ocean or onto bar- When not working, Barrie and his entailed significant investment, often in the mid-80s and 90s when the skiing instructor and by working in ren deserts. SGS team assist the community by rules of business were, ahh, not always clear. Some are not in business restaurants. He then went to “It took me about 50 jumps be- cleaning beaches and helping local at all, but all have one thing in common: if there were a Who’s Who in Clarendon College where he com- fore I got comfortable myself with charities. And Barrie enjoys golf, gym Phuket, they’d be in it. pleted a two year night school course jumping out of airplanes. I made well training and scuba diving. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011 Beyond food at Bistro 104 Find great French food in the heart of Phuket Old Town – and maybe serendipity too

By Sam Wilko

EVERY once in a while, the elusive butter- fly of serendipity arouses from her slum- ber, dusts herself down, outstretches her wings and flutters majestically through the evening air, only to collide – splat – with the face of a fortunate restaurant reviewer. Serendipity assumed the shape of Bistro 104 in Phuket Town the other night and it has to be said that without an invitation from Celine Masson – of Siam Indigo fame, I would never have tried out this typical Old Town eatery at first glance. TOP TALENT: Chef David and owner Lek Bistro 104 is located on Yaowarat Road, some 200 meters north of Timber Hut night- club. In other words, it’s in the fashionable quarter of Phuket Old Town and fits right in with the new vision of a chic, under- stated and affordable Phuket – as far removed from Patong’s brashness and sleaze as possible without buying a plane ticket out of here. The bistro has been open only one month and fronts Casa 104, a compact guesthouse converted from a Chinese shophouse. Rasp- berry-red walls, floors and even ceiling fans dominate the ground-floor restaurant sec- OLD TOWN: Bistro 104 is on Phuket Town’s trendy Yaowarat Road. Photos: Stephan Audiger tion, counter-pointed by a dark-wood bar, Duck terrine with apricot and parma ham tables and fittings. Large, wine-glass-shaped bistro’s owner, Lek, who says, “I wanted of simple but highly synchronized dishes but two Chilean and Australian red-and-white flower vases provide a lighter relief. a place where people can come casually at decidedly non-New York prices. selections, but the Australian red – comple- Bistro 104’s ebullient chef David dressed but be impressed by the food.” Members of the prestigious French ments David’s cuisine well. Layfield from York, England, explains: “My It seems he’s hit the nail on the head: A Cha ne des R tisseurs club ate in the bistro’s For mains, lamb shank with baby car- philosophy is a French bistro with organic rillette of duck terrine served with apricot, upstairs dining room on the Friday before rots in saffron garlic (650 baht) is vegetables and fruits.” parma ham and wild rocket salad (350 baht) our visit. David was given a warning as impeccable and a real filler but after insis- David has worked with celebrity chef along with American crab scallops (310 baht) they filed past, “We eat like pigs and drink tence on Celine and Lek’s part, we sample Raymond Blanc and he sources from the are both electrifying starters but the roasted like fish.” They left suitably satiated. What some of the desserts. Unsurprisingly, they best food suppliers in Phuket. This proves foie gras brioche with caramelized apple more do you need as proof that this unpre- turn out to be on par with the starters and to be more expensive, but he feels the (450 baht) sends us into sensory overdrive. tentious bistro delivers the goods? main courses. gamble pays off. Each detail: texture, taste, presentation and Still, all praise aside, who wouldn’t be This reviewer would go so far as to say On the night we visited his left arm was execution complement each other in a style suspicious of a typical French set up in that David Layfield’s arrival on the Phuket in a sling “Had a wee accident last night,” that belies, not only a solid base in classical Phuket a “ros-bif” chef? “I tell people I culinary scene will result in a lot of changes he explains – a factor that makes what fol- culinary education, but great imagination and have a British chef and they laugh,” Lek and anyone who tries the menu at Bistro lows all the more incredible. creativity. This is New York Times food re- comments, “but not after tasting his dishes”. 104 will most likely agree. Let’s hope he We settle in at a table with Celine and the view territory: fantastic m langes and m l es The wine list is surprisingly short. Just can handle the ensuing stampede. A wave of seafood delights to sample this Green Season IN A bid to get tourists and locals August. This will be followed with down to the beach during Green events in Phuket Town and fresh- Season (low season), the Tourism fish grilling on Rawai Beach. Authority of Thailand (TAT) “The event is intended to make Phuket is organizing a Phuket Phuket’s famous beaches into Seafood Fiesta 2011 on beaches a food haven for tourists,” around the island in August. Bangornrat Shinaprayoon, the Over 40 seafood restaurants Head of the TAT Phuket, said. will participate, delivering delicious “The goal of hosting Phuket seafood at discounted prices right Seafood Fiesta 2011 is to make on the sand. tourists aware of Phuket’s sea- There will be a wide selection of food scene and provide positive choices to suit every pescatarian business development opportuni- pallet: lobster menus, Western ties for Phuket and neighboring menus and regular restaurant dishes provinces,” she said. from some of Phuket’s best chefs. Mrs Bangornrat said she hopes There will also be bartender tourists will be impressed not only contests and prizes for the best by Phuket’s outstanding seafood, international menu. but also by the range of activities The first leg of the seafood fi- on offer at the beach during Green esta will be a barbecue seafood feast Season. at Patong Beach in the first week of – Chutharat Plerin June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 17 18 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011 Boundaries of Buddhism By Steven Layne

EARLIER this month, media across the globe were quick to report the Thai Ministry of Culture’s impending crackdown on “inappropriate” religious tattoos. Thailand’s official guardian of culture, art and religion, the Cul- ture Ministry was once again the target of criticism over its per- ceived encroachment into human rights and personal freedom of expression. While Culture Ministry officials saw their actions as simply carrying out duties, negative re- actions from around the world suggested that Thailand was un- der some form of tyrannical cultural control: hardly the mai pen rai image many foreigners hold of this Land of Smiles. So few are the countries that have a Ministry of Culture that the very words conjure up Orwellian images among many Phuket resi- dents. Understanding its genesis requires a look back through his- tory to a time when the Thai nation was hardly as unified as the coun- try we know today. Sparked by increasing global- ization after WWII, the antecedent THAILAND INK: A man poses with the type of tattoo the Ministry of Culture would like to see Thai artists stop offering tourists. Photo: AFP/ Boris Roessler of the ministry was formally es- tablished in 1952 by dictatorial when the government of former official mandate: “to protect, sus- two millennium has marked the “Een wereld vol smaak,” (“a Prime Minister Field Marshall Prime Minister Thaksin Shina- tain, enhance, disseminate, and spread of Buddhism. A new trend world of taste”). Mounting pres- Phibul Songkhram, who wanted watra, also known for its social promote the religious, art and cul- over the past few decades, sure from the Thai and Lao em- to unify the widespread people of engineering efforts, established it tural affairs of the nation, and thus however, has been the mass com- bassies eventually resulted in the Siam into a homogeneous, mod- as a full-fledged ministry with a contribute to maintaining the ulti- mercialization of eastern religious ad being recalled and a formal ern Thai state. seat in Cabinet. mate symbols of Thai social symbols, especially those of Bud- apology from the company. Not surprisingly, the school In times past, cultural issues values: the nation, religion and dhism and Taoism. In this age of February 2003: Via diplomatic system was seen as the bulwark were largely assumed to fall un- monarchy.” rapid globalization guided by channels, the German airline of this effort, so what was even- der the purview of all government The reproduction of Buddhist capitalist, bottom-line goals, entre- Lufthansa issued a similar apology tually to become the Culture officials, from Prime Minister iconography is hardly a new phe- preneurs are quick to exploit new to the Thai Government for a pic- Ministry was initially established down through to village headmen. nomenon, nor is such trend really trends. While people of many dif- ture in their flight magazine’s as a division of the Ministry of The establishment of the Cul- at the core of the latest contro- ferent faiths yearn to emancipate February edition that featured a Education. ture Ministry changed this versy. After all, the proliferation themselves from self-limiting and woman sitting on a Buddha image. There it stayed until 2002, less-formal arrangement with its of Buddha images over the last fear-fueled institutions, Buddhism After the Thai embassy in Ger- – embodying such concepts as many made a formal complaint, the rebirth and enlightenment through airline apologized and promised to a deeper form of awareness – seal the page containing the image could never have been more so that it could not be viewed. profitable. April 2004: The summer cata- In a rush to cash in on the im- log for Victoria’s Secret featured pulsive quantum leap from West a two-piece “Baby Buddha Bikini”, to East, cultural sensitivity – in which had images of both a seated respect to the unspoken-yet-fun- Buddha and the Bodhisattva damental boundaries instilled Guanyin on breast pieces. En- through generations of practice – raged protests by US Buddhists has been overlooked, if not entirely led to front page headlines in Viet- ignored. Such commercial exploi- nam and Thailand. It was the tation has caused dismay in lobbying of the Thai embassy in predominantly Buddhist countries Washington, DC that led to the lin- like Thailand. A handful of well- gerie manufacturer to withdraw publicized cases over the past 12 the garment from its product line years set the stage to the latest and issue a formal apology. cultural appropriation controversy. May 2004: “Ecobuddha” brand shoes produced in Australia fea- DEFINING tured as its logo on the back side BOUNDARIES of the heel a seated Buddha. The Thai Culture Ministry immediately January 1999: An ad for Jacques warned of an import ban. No offi- brand chocolate posted around cial report is available as to whether Brussels, Belgium featured a Bud- the products were ever recalled or dhist monk, adjourned in saffron if an apology was issued, but as of robes, seated in meditative posi- today the company’s website has tion while a dark-skinned woman been taken over by an unrelated Ko- clasped him from behind; enrag- rean company. The import ban, ing Lao and Thai Buddhists there, with the threat of fines, still stands, the advert showed a large choco- however. late bar in front with the slogan September 2004: Making June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 19 in contemporary business BANGKOK: A man symbols of a monk or a priest of walks past a tattoo any religion will face one-year shop. Parlors like imprisonment, or a maximum this one face renewed 2,000 baht fine, or both.” pressure from the As a society, Thailand has tradi- Ministry of Culture tionally relied on implicitly assumed over tattoos featuring Buddhist imagery. rules of social conduct. The need Photo: AFP/ to explicitly define these rules in Pornchai Kittwongsakul writing is fairly new. As yet there are no laws specifically defining “appropriateness” in respect to the commercial use of Buddhist im- ages, which thus leaves room for interpretation. The lessons learned over the last 12 years resulted in the Culture Ministry’s publishing of “guidelines”, which were distrib- uted to tattoo parlor operators earlier this month. The manual lists six Buddhist ‘Our intention is not to symbols prohibited for commer- stop or prohibit people. cial use. These include: the Buddha People should use their in any of his attitudes and poses; own considered judg- the proverbs and sayings of the ment about the use of Buddha or senior Buddhist proph- Buddhist symbols in a ets, monks or nuns; photographs, commercial product or paintings or any invention/creation setting. It ultimately de- resembling a monk; a monk’s pos- pends on intention, sessions, such as garments or whether the purpose is alms bowl; dressing up as or oth- to harm or disrespect erwise impersonating a monk; Buddhism.’ acting in the role of a monk in an – Prayoon Noosuk, inappropriate film; any element of Chief of Phuket Culture a Buddhist temple, such as the Office ordination hall, Buddha Hall and chedi; Buddhist symbols such as world headlines, the Thai Parlia- natured Monks”) by Anupong movie ratings system introduced REGULATION the Wheel of Dharma. ment was outraged by a promo Chantorn won the Gold Medal at in 2009 would provide advance AND LAW The guidelines also include poster for the film Hollywood the 53rd Nation Exhibition of Art. warning. places where the above-listed Buddha that depicted the film’s Despite protests from the Buddhist July 2010: The Phuket Gazette While the Culture Ministry has Buddhist symbols are especially main character sitting on the head clergy, the prize was not rescinded reported the case of a foreigner made it clear that it intends to leave prohibited for commercial pur- of a Buddha image. Following the by the Culture Ministry. restaurant owner who modified responsibility to individual judg- poses. These include: alcohol controversy, the filmmaker re- October 2008: Complaints the head of a Buddha head, re- ment, there are laws and punish- production facilities and retail, placed the original poster, about inappropriately placed Bud- placing the “enlightenment apex” ments in place for those who de- restaurants, cinemas, theaters, cropping out the offensive image, dha images in restaurants and bars with a sprinkler nozzle for a gar- liberately and knowingly cross the entertainment venues, abat- and issued an apology to Bud- in Bangkok led to a new guideline den ornament. After Cultural cultural-religious line of social ac- toirs, gambling dens of any dhists. In his statement, he requiring them to be put upon el- officials intervened, the statue was ceptability with ill intent. kind, toilets and washrooms. claimed ignorance and begged for evated shrines, with the recom- removed. After claiming ignorance According to Article 206 of the Moreover, commercial prod- forgiveness. endation they be removed alto- and offering an apology, the for- Criminal Law (1956), “ Anyone ucts which are prohibited from April 2007: The Thai film gether from entertainment venues eigner was not charged. who conducts any act or activities using said symbols include: al- Saeng Sattawat (“Syndromes and serving alcohol, slaughterhouses June 2011: Two controversial insulting respected places and ob- coholic beverages and other a Century”) was banned from as well as casinos, which in any films were screened in Thailand: jects of any religion will be intoxicants, poisons, weapons, screening in Thailand by the Thai case are illegal in Thailand. an erotic film from Hong Kong imprisoned from one to seven shirts, pants, underwear, censorship board after director March 2010: After two years and the second installment of Hol- years, fined from 2,000 to 14,000 shoes, sanitary ware, toiletries, Apichatpong Weerasetthakul re- on the shelf, film director Pawat lywood comedy The Hangover. baht, or both”. chairs, beds and any print or fused to cut out four offensive Pawangkasiri was surprised when Prior to local screening, the film Article 208 states: “Anyone electronic media production scenes, two of which inappropri- his film Nak Prok, depicting crimi- board required the first to cut one who illegally dresses or uses any deemed inappropriate. ately depicted monks: one playing nals imitating gun-touting monks, scene depicting the seduction of a guitar and another operating a passed the censorship board a monk; the latter, featuring a few remote-controlled aircraft. without a single cut. The given ex- scenes depicting violent and May 2007: California-based planation for the apparent party-going monks, was allowed Internet gift shop CafePress.com loosening of standards between to screen in Thai theaters in its crossed the line with a product line 2007 and 2010 was that the new entirety. of underwear, G-strings, doggy shirts and beer mugs featuring Eastern deities, including Buddha head images. Although initially agreeing to recall the offending products, they are still available to- day. Though CafePress.com is blocked in Thailand, the company still openly offers the “Made in the USA” products via their UK website. 2007: Throughout the year, there was a public outcry in Thailand about the degrading state of Bud- dhism. Complaints ranged from the placement of Buddhist souvenirs on sidewalks to the increasingly prof- itable sale of amulets and talisman at temples. The highlight of the year came when the controversial paint- ing Bhikku Sandan Ka (“Crow- 20 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

The rescue dogs who save our skin Hound heroes LEAP OF FAITH: Water rescue dogs work with coastguard teams. IN THE last column we examined the power of a canine’s senses. We touched on the extraordinary skills a guide dog possesses to help blind people and delved into the vital role a police dog serves in sniffing out drugs or explosives at airports. But what other profession is man’s best friend qualified to do? Here are a few lesser-known day jobs our dog-eared friends perform.

EMERGENCY DOGS five meters and pull small boats to shore with their teeth. In the aftermath of natural disas- Water rescue dogs undergo a ters such as tsunamis or earth- grueling three-year training program quakes, it’s a race against time to involving intensive swimming, dis- reach injured or trapped survivors smell a trapped human from as far tance training and more specific and get them to safety. Survivors as half a mile away. exercises. Dogs have to be able to are often buried deep under rubble, Great rescue dogs often come swim and drag a human for up to are immobile or unconscious, and from particular breeds that ex- an hour in rough waters, or sup- need to be found fast. hibit superior olfactory powers: port a victim while their handlers HEROIC HOUND: Dogs are used to find survivors of natural disasters. A St Bernard bounding deep into German Shepherds, Border perform first-aid procedures. Once requires a calmer approach. Dog has already proved an excel- perilous terrain with only a minia- Collies, Labradors and little the dogs are proficient in the water, The MIRA Foundation is the lent assistance dog for the blind ture keg of brandy around his neck Jack Russells. they are then trained how to jump only accredited center for train- and deaf, but the “Labernese” as to rescue stranded skiers is an im- out of the helicopter. ing guide and service dogs in it is called, is also demonstrating age synonymous with rescue dogs, LIFEGUARD DOGS Newfoundlands are well Quebec. It’s also the place where the perfect character traits for but it is only recently that dogs have known “water dogs” and their a different kind of dog is being helping children with autism. become an essential member of In Phuket we are blessed with immense size and strength make bred to work with autistic chil- Research from MIRA indicates international rescue teams. great beaches and warm waters. them ideal for the task. They also dren. The results are astounding. that the presence of these dogs Many rescue dogs are able to We can swim, sail, windsurf, swim in more of a breast-stroke- Autism is a developmental dis- dramatically lowers the levels cover vast areas of inhospitable wakeboard, hire a jet ski and enjoy like manner, rather than doggy ability characterized by difficulties of stress hormone cortisol in the terrain in a fraction of the time it a number of water-based activities. paddle. Their webbed feet enable in social interactions and commu- 42 children who took part in the would take a human. In addition, But tourists and locals often get a strong thrust and their thick coat nication, as well as unusual study. The findings suggest that their incredible sense of smell into trouble in the water, and as protects against cold. interests and behaviors. Sufferers with a fully-trained assistance dog helps them pick up scents that we any sailor will tell you, the weather are prone to lash out when they by their side, autistic children – even with hand-held computers and the seas can turn on you. MENTAL HEALTH become confused or feel uncom- would be able to interact more and – could easily miss. They can even With their incredible strength, ASSISTANCE fortable which makes forming venture into unfamiliar situations power and stamina, water rescue Immense strength and superhu- friendships difficult. Dogs work- that would otherwise cause them dogs are becoming more preva- man senses are simple attributes ing with autistic children need to panic or confusion. lent in worldwide coastguard dogs’ posses. But as well as res- be very patient and calm. teams. Some of these dogs can cuing earthquake victims or pull- A cross between the exception- For more information contact the swim for two kilometers, jump out ing a boat to safety, some dogs ally loyal and intelligent breeds Thailand Canine Academy at 089- of a helicopter from a height of are being used in a service that Labrador and Bernese Mountain 588 4050 or email [email protected] June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 21

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Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradach left the Baba wedding ceremony in a rickshaw. Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha and his wife Nalinee (center) with other happy couples on the day. Love is all around as Governor weds again PHUKET Governor Tri Augkaradacha and his wife Nalinee renewed their wedding vows on Saturday at a ceremony in Old Phuket Town as part of a two- day wedding festival to honor Baba Pernankan (“Straits Chinese”) traditions. Gov Tri and Mrs Nalinee were one of four guest couples invited to renew their vows at Hongsyok House on Thepkrasattri Road. With them were five couples being married for the “first time”, with two of the couples traveling from Taiwan for the occasion. “We want to support tourism from Taiwan to Newlyweds from Taiwan, Huang Qui-Hui Phuket. We have similarities in culture and (bride) and Chen Wang-Chih (groom). demographics,” said Suwanchai Ritthirak, Adviser to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Suraphol Sawetseranee. “Taiwanese couples married during the Baba wedding ceremony in Phuket will return after they have children, and they will tell their children about where they were married,” he added. After the ceremony, recently remarried Gov Tri and Mrs Nalinee joined a parade from the Hongsyok family home to the Phuket Thaihua Museum on Krabi Road in Old Phuket Town for a photo session. “I am impressed. There is no Baba wedding ceremony like this in Taiwan. It is unique and interesting,” said Chang Chin Hao, one of the Taiwanese grooms. It was his first trip to Phuket, he added. – Janpen Upatising

Photos: Nanthapa Pengkasem and Janpen Upatising BABA COUPLES: Newlyweds in traditional Baba dress on the day. Another happy couple show their love. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 23 Teatime rocks at Le Meridien

By Bruce Stanley Chef Philippe was up to the challenge using aromatic teas with his THE DILMAH Tea Company of Sri upscale cuisine. He used a jasmine Lanka is giving the age old tradition green tea flavor in his beurre blanc foam of drinking tea a whole new spin. with French white asparagus joined Recently, Dilmah’s reps sponsored an with succulent seared imported sea evening of delicious cocktails and a scallops. There was also the hot- gourmet dinner prepared by Le smoked Moroccan-mint green tea that Meridien Phuket’s resident Executive flavored the wild Canadian salmon Chef, Philippe Gaudal. Each of Chef course, and he layered Earl Grey tea Philippe’s courses was made with cream into chocolate brownies served fragrant, tasty tea leaves from with a white chocolate mousse. different parts of the world. The dinner menu was a show of TEA PARTY: The Dilmah Tea team of Sri Lanka hosted a tea-making demonstration on Phuket last week. The result was a revelation in how beauty and creativity that excited the leaves from tea plants can enhance guests with new flavors emerging and invigorate both food and from recipes of Western classical beverages. cuisine. The evening began with a Dilmah has taken tea to the tables of cocktail reception presided over the best restaurants in the world through by Robert Schinkel, a tea a clever combination of marketing sommelier, mixologist and taste initiatives and culinary innovations. trendwatcher. Robert constantly The distinctive blends of tea were travels around the world pre- developed by Merrill J Fernando who senting his signature cocktails, was born in 1930 in the village of many made with no alcohol. His Pallansena in Southwestern Sri Lanka. Pearl Mocktail Grey combines He wished to become a tea taster in Dilmah’s Earl Grey tea with pear the domain of British expatriates who juice and a splash of lavender guarded the profession keenly. syrup. Most of his cocktail menu Merrill was fortunate to be selected to combines fragrant teas with join the first batch of local Ceylonese (Sri berries, fruits, extract of flowers, Lanka was then called Ceylon) to be and if the guest insists, their trained in tea at what was then the favorite distilled alcohol. “mecca” of tea – Mincing Lane, London. 24 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21): auspicious day to schedule meet- are signs that friends could be for- ing on in the world of work should Where others proceed ings about this problem for. Those getful about repaying debts. receive proof of this. Even if the with caution, Geminis who have been torn in two regard- situation doesn’t directly involve are more likely to dive ing a romantic question should find CAPRICORN (December 22- you, there are signs that a period in at the deep end. The stars ad- resolution this week. January 20): The of uncertainty will commence. A vise you to be more cautious dur- stars advise Capricorns fire sign is about to play a useful ing the remainder of June, particu- VIRGO (August 23-September to turn a blind eye to role in your life, which could lead larly where business is concerned. 23): Virgoans who are situations that they don’t approve to a new employment situation this Mistakes made through reckless- seeking different em- SCORPIO (October 24-Novem- of. Your sense of integrity could summer. ness are highlighted early next ployment are advised to ber 22): An air sign be offended this week, but inter- week. Those with a birthday dur- start balls rolling this week. The friend will appreciate ference is forecast to reflect nega- ARIES (March 21-April 20): ing the week ahead should enjoy stars suggest that sitting back and your organizational tively on you. Progress at work Your talent for commu- more peace in their love lives in waiting for offers to come your skills during the week ahead. will be slow, but steady; another nication comes in handy the coming year. way won’t work. Monday and Scorpios who have time on their earth sign can hold the key to bet- this week – some Arians Tuesday are auspicious days to be hands can put this to good use by ter opportunities. The second half could be called upon to mediate in CANCER (June 22-July 23): proactive. Where family and helping others. During the second of June is an auspicious time to an argument between friends. The It could be difficult to friends are concerned, you should half of June creative arts are fore- learn new skills. second half of June is an auspi- understand what others aim to set a good example for cast to bring satisfaction for those cious time to make plans and these want from you during those who could use some guid- who have been seeking a new AQUARIUS (January 21-Feb- could include a trip to a faraway the coming days. Cancerians who ance. Romance with air signs is hobby. Where romance is con- ruary 19): The stars place you have never been to be- are confused by the behavior of well-starred, but misunderstand- cerned, a heated exchange can suggest that you are fore. Long distance romance is colleagues or friends are advised ings are highlighted with water clear the air, but harboring resent- probably feeling too highlighted to be a factor in this. to take it all with a pinch of salt. signs. ment could spoil the relationship. carefree to settle down to serious The second half of June is an ideal matters this week. But there are TAURUS (April 21-May 21): time to put your own needs first. LIBRA (September 24-October SAGITTARIUS (November 23- also signs that certain problems An air sign’s words Indulge in a visit to the spa this 23): A creative ap- December 21): Sag- need to be faced head on, rather could act as a red flag weekend to help you make a re- proach to problem solv- ittarians should guard than continuing to bury your head to many Taureans this freshed start to the week. ing will be needed this against going over- in the sand. Wednesday is the weekend and your tendency to- week. Answers are forecast to board this week. The stars sug- most favorable day to tackle wards stubbornness may make LEO (July 24-August 22): come if you try stepping away gest that you could overdo things money related issues. In the realm matters worse. Where romance Your dedication to a from your usual routine and keep- either in the world of work, or of romance, many Aquarians are is concerned, the stars forecast work project is admi- ing an open mind. Some Librans where romance is concerned. You forecast to become starry-eyed that singletons will feel good vi- rable, but some Leos may have to settle for second best, should find a tactful way to ex- about a fire sign this week. brations when meeting a water could start to see that promised but this will relieve stress that has press criticism on Monday or sign. The astral atmosphere will support is less than forthcoming. been accumulating. Those who Tuesday as an earth sign is likely PISCES (February 20-March support your efforts to leave bad An earth sign is motivated, but an have recently embarked on a new to be over-sensitive. This is not 20): Pisceans who have memories behind and focus on air sign could let you down at the romance could be in danger of leav- an auspicious week to take begun to suspect that positive developments in your last moment. Tuesday is the most ing their friends by the wayside. chances with finances and there something fishy is go- love life. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 25 Out with the old at the Boathouse THE BOATHOUSE hotel, which has been operating in Kata since Phuket developers shine at 1989, has announced major reno- vations to its existing property and the adjacent Oasis restaurants. The Residential Property awards entire property, including the Boat- PHUKET-based developers have received three Thailand-wide house Wine & Grill, will be closed won top honors in the Asia awards in Development between June 1 and October 1. Pacific division of the Inter- Marketing, Development of Narong Pattamasaevi, owner of national Residential Property Multiple Units and Architecture Trisara Residences and executive Awards. Multiple Residence. chairman of its operator, Three Since the inaugural awards in Kata Rocks Club Penthouse Dolphins Co Ltd, recently acquired 1995, the competition has by Kata Rocks Ltd claimed the the Boathouse and aims to main- established itself as one of the Regional Winner’s spot in the tain the aspects that have made the premiere programs recognizing Apartment category and were hotel popular since its opening. excellence in property dev- given a five-star award in “I am dedicated to continuing REFURBISHMENT: The Boathouse will reveal its new look in October. elopment. Development. Kata Rocks Ltd in the same tradition that has made to win their Best of Award of Ex- two-bedroom beachfront Pent- The judging panel includes also took the Regional Winner the Boathouse famous. The Boat- cellence in Thailand since 2006. house Suite will be built. over 50 experts, chaired by Lord award for their website. house has grown to become more Mom Tri, as he is known, re- Changes will also be made to Bates of Langbaurgh, who select Richard Cohen, Istana sales than just a hotel and fine dining cently decided to sell the the Boathouse’s entire ground outstanding performances in director, said he was pleased that destination on the beach to the Boathouse to Three Dolphins and floor, lobby, rooms on the first development, architecture, the judges recognized the many returning guests and Phuket focus on his Three Generation and second floor as well as the interior design and property development’s cutting-edge locals alike. I appreciate their loyal Community project in Chiang Boathouse Wine & Grill, which agency. architecture, environmental support over the years and am Mai, a development in which Mr will feature an open show kitchen A new participation record of sensitivity, and ultra-high certain the revamped Boathouse Narong acts as a board member. as recommended by Boathouse 21 countries was set at the awards specifications with their will be liked as much, hopefully The two men share a long busi- executive chef Jean-No l in Shanghai on May 31. decision. even more,” Mr Narong said. ness and philanthropic history. Lumineau. Prism Estates won five Regional winners from the Mom Tri’s Boathouse was con- Mr Narong chose architect An all-new holistic spa, awards for Istana Phuket. They Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, the ceived by Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Fredo Taffin to lead the renovations. beachfront bar and Sunset Lounge received top honors in the Americas and Arabia will Devakul and its restaurant won Mr Taffin’s past projects include Ku will be added to the second floor. Architecture Multiple Residence compete to determine the Wine Spectator magazine’s award De Ta in Bali and the interior de- The two Oasis restaurant proper- and Development categories. “World’s Best” in December. of excellence in 1995 and has been signs of many villas within Trisara ties next door will be converted The development also – Phuket Gazette the only establishment in Thailand Residences. Six family suites and a into an exclusive lifestyle club. 26 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY June 18 - 24, 2011 InIn thethe beginning...beginning... Freedom Beach land selling at B43mn per rai

ONE of Phuket’s premium west coast hotel and upscale land par- cels, the 65 rai oceanfront Free- dom Beach plot, is on the market at 43 million baht per rai. God created If the property moves at the to- tal price – 2.8 billion baht – it would be one of the highest recorded land transactions in Phuket. Located at the south end of Patong the site is near the luxury real estate Hong Kong New World develop- ment and Gaysorn’s Cape Paradise. Industry players are curiously PARADISE NOT LOST: Adam and Eve lived in a real estate market not unlike that of modern-day Phuket. Photo: Alessandro Musicorio watching the property, and FOR those who have ever read that and woman to call Earth home, they of-way issues to paradise from the whether the asking price will at- popular publication The Bible, it’s quickly launched a marketing plan nearby estates of heaven and hell, tract interested parties. common knowledge that God pio- with a few billboards and a nice and those broker brothers simply neered the six-day work week. glossy brochure. came to blows whenever they Kirimaya’s breath Knackered and weary after Little did the innocent pair know came within sight of each other. nearly a week of creationfest, no defined the term prime real estate. that God had also recently entered Eventually Adam strayed from the of fresh air one begrudged taking a little per- Add-ons included unlimited into agreement for an adjoining relationship, after being offered the sonal time on the seventh day to fruit and vegetables free for the property to an entrepreneur named temptation of forbidden fruit. Eve A NEW phase of villas at the recharge his – or her – batteries. picking and, of course, no noisy Satan. It was not until the bulldoz- filed for divorce and the dream de- Kirimaya destination development Please note this was way before neighbors or messy vendors on ers started rumbling did they start velopment never got off the ground. in Khao Yai is offering innovative the advent of energy drinks, such the beach. You could say it was to comprehend the nature of epic Years later, God brought his son cedar and tented-roof residences. as those potent little cans of Red paradise on earth. conflict that lay before them. Jesus in to calm down the never- These two new villa types are Bull, or those handy 7-Elevens to After some protracted negotia- First came a buyout offer at ending feuds and counterclaims called “Leelas” and “Rati”. drop in on in the middle of the night. tions, God was able to seal a deal virtually vulture pricing, as Adam over land use and other rights’ is- Khao Yai remains one of Of course what is often over- for the entire property to newly- and Eve’s property simply had sues, but the competition never Thailand’s surging domestic prop- looked in all the earthly debate weds Adam and Eve. However, better views than those offered by abated, with upstart Satan throw- erty markets, and is driven by over evolution versus divine cre- they had ambitions beyond just a envious Satan. ing his two cents’ worth in domestic demand and its location ation is God’s startup role in the single home, perhaps thinking of Next came a snake problem, whenever he got the chance. within a short distance from real estate business. like-minded individuals to follow and while they couldn’t prove it, So there you have it, a languid Phuket. You see there was this sweet who may also want a tropical suspicions pointed to their devi- tale of greed, naked ambition, lust Kirimaya has continued to little piece of property, which has house. They could even develop ous neighbor. The only explanation and criminal activity all wrapped evolve with its resort, lifestyle and since become known as the Gar- a small residential project. was an apple tree that apparently up neatly into one parcel. If it residential offering. den of Eden. Rather than breaking into their attracted the reptilian menace. sounds familiar, then yes, that’s With kilometers of beachfront own piggy bank, the couple A few off-plan deals collapsed how things go in paradise. land, swept-back tropical palms and hatched a plan to sell these dream and the only solution was to enlist In the upside-down world of Villazzo targeting lush rainforest teaming with all man- homes off-plan. With all the naivete the aid of only two real estate agents property, for all the successes ultra rich ner of natural springs, this garden one might expect from the first man in the market: Cain and Able. Well there are also failures. But of aware of the inbred sibling rivalry, course a little beachfront land is A FEW years back, former Dot. the young developers had to choose where the dream begins. com entrepreneur and multimillion- one. While the agents were indeed aire Christian Jagodzinski was brothers by blood, they had become Bill Barnett is Managing Director of looking for his next inspiration af- mortal enemies. C9 Hotelworks and can be contacted ter selling his Internet company. More tension arose over right- through www.c9hotelworks.com. He quickly realized that global wealth was seeing a boom in ultra villas and, more importantly, that hotels were not embracing it. This was compounded by the fact that traditional property estate companies were not equipped to deal with upscale hotel-like services. Along came Villazzo which now operates top end properties in des- tinations such as Miami Beach, Capri, Saint-Tropez and Aspen. Two private brands operate un- der the umbrella with V Villas and VillaHotels and they have created a stir among the jet-set crowd. Watermark Patisserie opens at Laguna

THE dining and drinking strip lead- ing into Laguna Phuket has a new bakery with the soft opening of the Watermark Patisserie. Located at Tinlay Place, the artistry of Peter Webber is on of- fer from 8am to 6pm daily.

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By Michael DesPortes

THE financial and professional services company, Jones Lang LaSalle, has been selected to manage the Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa in Phuket. It will be the sec- ond Absolute World Group property to be managed by the company after Absolute Bangla Suites opened last year. ABSOLUTE ALLIES: From left are Bryan Lunt, Absolute World Group Chairman & CEO; Darren This addition brings the amount of prop- Judges, Managing Director, A Plan Properties; Julian Olds, Managing Director, DCM Solutions; erty and corporate facilities Jones Lang Bob Speed, Managing Director, Studio 906 Architects and Jaruwan Na Nakorn, Assistant LaSalle’s already manages in Thailand to A room at the new Absolute Twin Sands. Surveyor, Property and Asset Management, Jones Lang LaSalle. four million square meters, Head of Estate possible partners and contractors to work on the 114-unit resort is close to comple- Management for Jones Lang LaSalle Phuket with, and assemble, the very best profes- tion. The condominiums overlook Freedom Dexter Norville said. sional team to ensure our client offerings Bay from Patong’s southern coastline and To complete construction of the project are in line with their expectations and that adopt contemporary architecture in their Absolute World Group has brought back customers remain satisfied with their va- studio, one-to-two-bedroom formats. partners from their Absolute Nakalay 2010 cation experiences. Facilities available to residents will include project, A Plan Properties and Studio 906 Jones Lang LaSalle Thailand are lead- an outdoor pool, dining, gymnasium as well to join with DCM Solutions, who are be- ers in Estate Management and we are as spa and concierge services. hind the Cape Yamu development. Jones delighted to be working with them again,” Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa units Lang LaSalle will begin management of the Bryan Lunt, Chairman of Absolute World will be available in leasehold, freehold and property from January 1 next year. Group, said. fractional ownership. The first transfers to “From start to finish, we select the best The first of three construction phases owners are expected in April next year. A rendition of the completed buildings Domestic buyers dominating the real estate market MORE than 80 per cent of 27 per cent of marketed supply, residential property buyers in closely followed by single- Phuket are Thai, a survey by detached houses at 26 per cent property consultancy Knight while condominiums made up 22 Frank has revealed. per cent. The majority of those buyers About 8,265 units (67.9 per work in the hotel, banking and cent) were sold from the available health sectors. supply, marking an increase from “Thai buyers are price-con- 2009. The trend has been attrib- scious. They have a limited uted to income growth during last budget and prefer to buy resi- year as tourist arrivals increased dential units for non-speculative and Thais have opted to buy rather purposes,” said Nattha Kaha- than rent residences. pana, the director of Knight Frank The most popular unit type Phuket. among buyers was the townhouse, As of April this year, 91 resi- selling about 2,509. Single- dential developments, totalling detached houses and semi-detached 12,181 units, were being marketed houses sold 2,374 and 1,522 units on the island. respectively. Townhouses accounted for – The Nation Sarasin Two will ‘probably’ be ready by next month THE new bridge connecting poned to open probably in July Phuket to mainland Thailand will because we have to pave the ‘probably’ open next month. road first.” It is currently nicknamed “Also we have to improve “Sarasin Two”, but is expected some small damaged parts of to be formally named the Sri the bridge.” Soonthorn Bridge. “Meanwhile, we are trying Project engineer Dr to finish the old Sarasin Bridge Phattanapong Thonsuk of the which will be used as a [pe- project contractor, Italian-Thai destrian] view point starting Development Co explained, about mid-July.” “The new bridge has been post- – Atchaa Khamlo 28 PHUKET GAZETTE PROPERTY June 18 - 24, 2011 Going bananas Bananas come in many shapes and sizes and grow readily in Phuket.

BANAN-O-RAMA: There is more to the humble banana than meets the eye, unique varieties and species abound in the tropics. Photos: Ban Clocek, Genista and Hanumann. SOME readers may remember an were later developed. monly served with pad thai. This is especially true if it is old pop song that opens with the What people sometimes fail to The leaves, used to wrap food planted in rich, moist soil and pro- phrase “Yes! We have no ba- appreciate however, is that only a such as sticky rice and to serve tected from wind. nanas.” This is however, not true few cultivars produce the sweet, as a natural foil when barbequing For the small garden, decorative of Thailand. The kingdom has seedless bananas we have come to fish, imparts a distinctive aroma cultivars are your best bet. Grown many kinds of banana (botanical know and enjoy in cooler climates. plant in many ways. Actually it is to the dish. They are also the for their ornamental value, they are name musa). One of these, the acuminata or the world’s largest herbaceous source of a very durable fiber. generally much smaller and more Nobody knows for sure, but Cavendish banana, which is the flowering plant. It looks like a tree, In the horticultural scheme of manageable. They may be cultivated Southeast Asia may have been most commercially known, is be- but isn’t. In fact things, the ba- either for their handsome foliage or where the first wild bananas grew ing wiped by a deadly disease in its trunk is not a nana grows so their attractive flowers. on the margins of the rain forest, several Asian countries. conventional tree rapidly and in For example, Sumatrana has and where cultivated varieties The banana is a very unusual trunk at all, but a such a range of leaves that are maroon underneath soft pseudo- soils that it is ex- and green above. More popular is stem. tremely useful, M. uranoscopus which has its Slice through both for garden- characteristic, tightly-sheathed, Tip of the week it, as many peo- ers and landscape red flower at the end of an up- ple do on Loy designers. right spike. Kratong Day, Reaching a M. ornata has flowers that and you will find maximum height range in color from lavender to Growing garlic that it consists of of six meters, the deep purple. And on M. velutina, layers of watery plant will swiftly the bracts are pinkish and are suc- RECENTLY, these tips have of- slow, so it is best grown from leaf sheaths. fill up bare open ceeded by pink, velvety fruits – fered advice on growing the bulbs. Cool the bulb for a few Its uniquely- spaces, or cover most unusual. most popular herbs and spices weeks, then split it apart into shaped fruits unsightly objects. Bananas are relatively easy to in Thailand. cloves, and plant the biggest hang in huge, But remember, propagate by dividing up the fleshy Garlic is certainly in that cat- ones in good quality soil. By the heavy clusters or Some banana plants flower. while its huge roots. In fact, the root systems egory, but is not quite as easy end of the growing season, you tiers, between three and 20 in num- paddle-like leaves are beautiful, they are not as large as one might ex- to cultivate. should have a fair-sized bulb. ber, but the individual bananas do are easily shredded by high winds pect, which is another bonus. In part, this is because gar- The garlic tops should be re- not grow downwards, but upwards. and can be unattractive when old If you need some ordinary ba- lic or cratiem needs moist soil moved once they have Picked green for export, or early and yellow. These old leaves are nana plants, you can find them just throughout the main growing flowered. by local cooks, they have a wide best cut away. about anywhere in Phuket. They period, but no additional water There are hundreds of culti- range of culinary uses. Even the Since it grows vigorously, your are considered lucky in Thailand, during the final few weeks. vars, but choose one of the exotic-looking flowers that appear banana will need to be closely and a neighbor will probably be While it can be propagated purplish-skinned varieties if you on a terminal spike, are considered watched. It will tend to spread in a prepared to give you a few roots. from seeds, this process is can. They have the best flavor. a palate-cleansing delicacy. lateral direction, sending up any If you want to obtain the orna- Steamed or raw, these are com- number of new shoots. mental varieties, you will need to visit a good plant nursery. These cultivars are becoming increas- ingly popular in Thailand, and rightly so. So yes, we do have bananas, and oodles of them.

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BEACHFRONT CONDO Properties 2 bedrooms on top floor. Freehold. BRAND-NEW 4-BEDROOM HOUSE POOL VILLA 3-BEDROOM For Sale North Patong. Price: 9.7 million CONDO FOR SALE HOUSE baht. Also available for rent. Tel: 086-276 5117. For photos please email to [email protected] THIDA HOUSE SALE 27 MILLION EVERYTHING GOES Land plots on eastern side of Phuket. Some have seaview. Price: 500,000 baht and above. Reasonable offers are consid- Mid Town, Royal Place 3-bedroom house (53sq ered. Financing is possible. Project, 2nd floor, 37sqm. wah) near the Heroines’ Contact Chris. Tel: 086-942 1930. Studio condo, fully fur- Monument. 2 bathrooms, 3 Email: [email protected] In Land & Houses Park Phuket. nished, reasonable price. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully aircons, telephone & Tel: 086-476 9612. internet, curtains, kitchen LAND FOR SALE furnished. Price: 6.9 million Thai-style modern town- baht. Tel: 081-606 2284. and full landscaping. Price: house with land. Size: Near the main road to Baan 2.95 million baht (nego- Don-Cherng Talay. 68sq wah. 10.50m x 10.85m. 2 bed- THAI-STYLE VILLA tiable). Contact owner. Tel: rooms, 2 bathrooms with liv- 1.1 million baht. Tel: 089-472 LAND AT 080-520 2989. Email: IN CHALONG For sale. Due to owner's relo- ing room, dining room, 9118. Email: honda.1437@ CHERNG TALAY [email protected] kitchen and car park. Single yahoo.co.th cation. Price: 9.8 million bat 390sq wah, nice flat land, quiet house on land size: 15m by with Chanote title. Located at area, Chanote. In Pasak Soi 5 10.85m. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath- Manik Baan Permsap Villas. near Laguna Home. Price: 6 mil- BANGLA For viewing, please call 080- lion baht. Tel: 089-472 9118, 086- SURIN BEACH rooms with living room, dining SHOPHOUSES area/kitchen, terrace and car 520 2989. 709 2933. Land on Soi Haad Surin 2 park. Soi Mountain View Four shophouses on Bangla for sale. 2.2 rai, 5 mins walk Kathu Waterfall. Tel: 081-535 for sale or rent. Opposite LAND AT PA KHLOK VILLA FOR SALE to Surin Beach. Email: Rico Hotel. 16.5sq wah each, [email protected] 7585, 084-119 4262, 081-356 1 rai 13.6sq wah with Chanote. OR RENT 4 floors each. Tel: 081-825 9754. Email: peecho74@ Luxurious, lakeside, Thai Located on Tha Ruea-Pa Khlok- Villa for sale or rent. 2-storey 8961 (English & Thai), 081- hotmail.com -style villa in Chalong. Has Muang Mai Rd 11km from Hero- with pool, 4 bedrooms, 6 bath- 825 8969. Email: amorn21@ 2-STOREY HOUSE 8 rooms and a swimming ines’ Monument, near Mission rooms, western kitchen, sala, gmail.com At Dusitburi, behind Rajabhat LAND FOR SALE pool. Price: 38 million baht. Hills. Price: 3.9 million baht. electric gate, CCTV, security University. 51sq wah, with 3 Tel: 081-892 8740. system and tropical garden on At Pasak Soi 8, Cherng Talay. Tel: 089-472 9118. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully one rai (1,606sqm) of land. Land plot is in front of villa project furnished. Tel: 081-970 5009. 2 RAI OF Email: [email protected] and hotel. 135sq wah with FRUIT PLANTATION GOLF VIEW LAND PRIVATE SALE OF Chanote title. Price: 3.5 million IN KATHU HALF A RAI SUPER CHEAP, baht. Call owner. Tel: 080-698 For sale: 17 rai with a view of At Ao Makham. Land is lo- BIG HOUSE + 1 RAI PATONG 3028. Loch Palm golf course, con- cated opposite Port of Phuket Now only 4.7 million baht. New Large 3-bedroom house on 1 nects to main road, Nor Sor 3 and next to Bel Air Cape pool villa with seaview. 3 storeys, rai. 3 bathrooms, 1 en-suite. Gor. Price: 75 million baht. Tel: Panwa Resort. Price 4.2 mil- 6 rooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitch- KATA SEAVIEW CONDO 5 mins to PIA in Thalang. Modern, fully furnished, 72sqm, 089-724 7211 (English). Email: lion. Tel: 081-891 5932, 089- ens, 4 aircons. Tel: 087-053 6016. [email protected] 035 6702. Large garage and extra stor- 2-bedroom condo. Contact Peter age room. Price: 6 million for more information. Tel: 089- baht. Tel: 076-621200, 085- 652 1951. Email: notley.peter@ 4 RAI 2 NGAN KATA BEACH 3 RAI LAND IN TRANG 64SQ WAH POOL VILLA 789 5092 (Thai), 080-141 gmail.com 8292 (English). Email: daves For sale. In Rawai, near Shell Large, Thai-designed, high [email protected] PATONG TOWER Museum, with 80m front. Price: quality villa. Price: 16 million FOR SALE 7.5 million baht per rai. Tel: baht, finance available. Tel: 081- Modern, 1-bedroom 70sqm 089-731 0283. Email: namjai 091 8908 (English). Email: SEA VIEW LAND RAWAI condo, refitted and furnished. [email protected] [email protected] Beautiful land plot with stunning Price: 4.95 million baht. Tel: Near Chalong Temple. sea view, adjacent to Mangos- 081-088 8099. Price: 7.5 million baht per teen Resort, 864sqm, ideal for rai, with Chanote title. Situ- CHEAP LAND FOR SALE NICE AND private villa. Price: 8 million baht ated among nice villas in Close to Phuket International SPACIOUS HOUSE 3-BEDROOM HOUSE only. Several other options, larger tranquil area. Has road Airport. 4 rai, Chanote title. 3.8 or smaller plots for urgent sale 62sq wah, 2 bathrooms, Villa and electricity. Good size million baht per rai. Tel: 081-868 available. Tel: 076-289399, 081- Dowroong. 4.5 million baht. Con- for housing projects. Tel: 7676. Email: phuketann@ 536 5846 (English), 081-539 tact Khun Tar. Tel: 076-377052, 080-520 2989. gmail.com. 5373 (English & Thai). Fax: 076- 089-971 1268. 289389. Email: phuketresorts@ gmail.com For sale. 3 rai in Baan Po, Muang, Trang. Very good lo- cation for business, suitable TOWNHOUSE for house projects. Electricity, IN PATONG access road. Sale by owner. In Heritage project, Kathu. With Chanote. Price: 9 mil- 2 floors, fully furnished, 3 lion baht ono. No agents bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 please! Tel: 075-210646, maid room. 234sq wah. 18 087-270 9093. million baht. Tel: 081-892 0190 (Warit), 089-646 KOH YAO YAI 4823 (Rattana). Email: LAND FOR SALE [email protected] A small plot of land for sale: 3 rai and 22sq wah (4,888sqm) near HOUSE & FURNITURE Klong Son Beach. Asking Price: Single house, 60sqm. 2 floors, 4.5 million baht. Nor Sor 3 Gor 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets. In access document included. Tel: Chaiyapruek Village at Land & 087-887 7133, 084-848 7474. House, Chalong. Good location Email: kasina_navamachiti@ and entrance from bypass road. yahoo.com Built 2 years ago. Tel: 084-627 7001. SALE CONDO KATHU 1 bedroom 25sqm, with bal- cony, 1 bathroom, fully fur- SEAVIEW LAND On Nanai Road. 2 stories, nished, freehold, Price 400,000 FOR SALE 112.5sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 baht. Tel: 081-367 0991. Near Supalai Resort on the bathrooms, bathtub, built-in east coast of Phuket slope. cabinets, kitchen, aircon and LAND PLOT NEAR PIA A 3-rai plot with road and car park. 1km to Patong Nice 2 plots. 800sqm each in a electricity access. Price: beach, near Bangla Road secure development estate 3.6 million baht per rai. No and Jungceylon. Price 5.5 with underground electricity. agents please. Tel: 080-520 million baht or nearest offer. Less than 10 minutes to PIA. 2989. Email: pakaporns@ No agents! Tel: 087-270 Price: 1.5 million baht per plot. yahoo.com 9093. Tel: 081-343 0777. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 31

NEW VILLA FOR SALE POOL VILLA FOR SALE NICE HOUSE 3 bedrooms, office/laundry SEAVIEW LAND HOUSE IN 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lo- PATONG HOUSE 88SQ WAH room, 3 bathrooms, 2 of which IN AO MAKHAM PHUKET VILLA 5 cated in secure estate in Rawai. are en-suite. Open-plan living Home and business in Phuket Price: 5 million baht. Tel: 083-641 area with western kitchen, gar- Villa 5. One living room, a din- 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ den, car parking, pool, sala. ing room, 5 bedrooms, 1 of- hotmail.com Price: 12 million baht. Tel: 087- fice, 4 shower/WC, 1 busi- 265 0118. Email: ant_p_clark@ ness room, 1 storage room, 1 yahoo.co.uk kitchen. Plot over 500sqm. TRADE-IN-OFFER Price: 7.7 million baht. Tel: Want to sell my villa in LAND 9 RAI FOR SALE 086-479 6685 (Thai), 086-682 Kata. From 19 million 4356 (English & Thai). Email: Seaview land for all the main baht. Now only 14.5 million 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, [email protected] www.thai- road to Promthep Cape. With baht. 3 aircons, sofa, cable TV. swiss.ch/Immobilien. Chanote title. 15 million baht per Trade-in options: Near Jomthong Village on immobilien.0.html Khwang Rd. 6.5 million baht. rai. Tel: 081-693 9571. (1) 2 engines motor yacht Tel: 086-774 2034. Email: between 9 and 11 meter for condo price. Modern 5.6 RAI BEACH LAND [email protected] LUXURY 1-BEDROOM (25 and 30ft) house in central Patong, 5 4 MILLION BAHT/RAI minutes walk from the beach. Apartment. 63sqm. Ensuit (2) Recent luxury car, such In Koh Yao Yai, 78 meters 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, as Porsche, Audi or beach frontage, public road, kitchen, living room. Price: TWO lounge, balcony. In central Mercedes power, water, white sand, no 5.8 million baht. Tel: 076- TOWNHOUSES Patong. Price: 4.9 million baht rocks only 4 million baht per (3) 2-bedroom apartment 290235, 080-519 9777. ono. Tel: 087-887 9070. Email: rai. Beautiful land. Email: with sea view Email: kenth@zarpazo [email protected] [email protected] (4) Can get 75% mort- realestate.com For further details, please see gage/ financing our website at www.phuket FOR THIS VILLA URGENT SALE! For sale. Chanote title, easy lifestyle.com HOUSE FOR SALE access in and out with con- IN KATA crete road. Price: 12 million NEW GUESTHOUSE baht per rai. No agents! Tel: PATONG 087-270 9093. For sale. 2-storey house, 3 New guesthouse in Patong. 12 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. rooms, kitchen and more. Must Good location and atmo- ABSOLUTE see. Tel: 080-603 2949. sphere. Please contact for BEACHFRONT CONDO more information. Tel: 081- Foreign freehold luxury condo 2-BEDROOM HOUSE 956 2406. Email: phatsarar Nice plot at a good location at Sireh Beach. Tel: 087-472 NEAR LAGUNA With 3-bedroom, 1 office @gmail.com near Two Villas project (Manik 7870 (English & Thai). Email: Modern. Walled, electric gate, room, large American Price 5.4 million baht. 3 area) with Chanote title. Price: [email protected] swimming pool, aircon. Financ- kitchen, pool, jacuzzi, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1.5 rai at 6.9 million baht. The For further details, please see ing available from owner. 5.9 mil- LAND IN PATONG garden and parking. Free- fully furnished. Tel: 081- land has electricity, access our website at www.nchantra- lion baht. Tel: 086-267 0157. Fax: Nice plot of land for sale in the hills hold chanote and free 476 4476. and ready to build on. Tel: 080- property.com 076-325294. Email: bannuaton at the north end of Patong Beach transfer. For more info. 520 2989. Email: pakaporns @yahoo.com in a very quiet, natural setting, Tel: 081-788 8280. Email: @yahoo.com 12 RAI IN NAI HARN, POOL VILLA FOR SALE ready to build, with access road, 6.5 MILLION BAHT/RAI [email protected] 1 bedroom with private pool at water and power. Cheap price for 12 rai with Chanote title, 178 PHUKET VILLA Bang Jo, fully furnished, from quick sale. Tel: 081-891 3466 CONDO PATONG 4.2 million baht. Near Layan & RUBBER PLANTATION meters of road frontage, priced SEAVIEW LAND (English). Fax: 076-296160. to sell at 6.5 million baht per BANG TAO, SURIN Surin Beach. Tel: 081-968 5139 Email: [email protected] 48 RAI rai. Email: ken@phuketlife Amazing views, private up- (English & Thai). Fax: 076- style.com For further details, scale community, under- 620983. Email: integramanda SALE NAI HARN please see our website at ground utilities, 3-phase elec- [email protected] RESORT www.phuketlifestyle.com tricity. Ready to build. Plots 21 small villas, 8x4m pool starting at 4 million baht. Tel: FRONT SEAVIEW jacuzzi, sauna. 3 bedrooms, 086-267 0157. Fax: 076- Mountain view at the back. owner's house. Up to 2 million PATONG APT 325294. Email: bannuaton@ 288sqm of land (Nor Sor 3 Gor), baht return per year. Prime lo- 2-bedroom apartment for rent yahoo.com Ao Por Marina. Price: 2.3 mil- cation. Set on 2 rai. Price: 27.5 th New condo. 1km to beach, lion baht. Tel: 081-979 1761. or sale. 87sqm unit on the 5 near Bangla Rd and Jung- million baht. Financing is pos- For sale. Located on the floor with sea view. Fully fur- ceylon, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully LAND FOR SALE KATHU LAND 1.2 RAI sible. Contact Vincent. Tel: main road to Laguna nished. Tel: 081-891 6502. Over 12 rai, with Chanote title and furnished. 3.9 million baht for Hillside lake view, offered as a 087-892 6204. Phuket. Suitable for a Email: andrea.capucci@ a view of golf course for sale to the 42sqm and 3.8 million baht whole with 2 separate Chanote housing project. 4 million gmail.com highest bidder. Ends July 2011. for 44.5sqm Tel:081-541 titles. Price: 8.5 million baht. CHUAN CHUEN baht per rai (Nor Sor 3 Gor). Minimum offer 45 million baht. Tel: LAGOON 2025. Email: c.junlarat@ Tel: 087-900 8445. Please contact owner's gmail.com 081-893 3462, 081-956 3166. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 representative. No agents 30 RAI IN TOWN Email: [email protected] aircons, fully furnished. In Chuan please. Tel: 080-520 2989. Flat land near Dowroong 180 SEAVIEW LAND Chuen Lagoon, Koh Kaew. Email: pakaporns@yahoo. School in Phuket Town. Tel: BAAN SAIYUAN Price: 3.95 million baht. Contact com 081-691 2526. VILLA CHEAP LAND FOR SALE Scott. Tel: 081-866 8716. Several cheap plots of land for sale from half rai to 3 rai. Lo- cated close to Layan Beach or Mission Hills. Tel: 081-891 1826 (English), 081-891 2926 (English & Thai). Fax: 076- 238940. Email: kevinq@ loxinfo.co.th at a perfect location. At Leelawadee hill. 270sq wah. Price: 18.9 million HOUSE IN THALANG baht. With Chanote title. House for sale or rent in Thalang Behind The Outlet village on (Baan Suan Yau Charoen 3). 1- bypass road. Secure gated storey, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- community. Underground Detached house in Rawai rooms, 5 aircons, 1 kitchen in electric line, 8m wide road. 98sqm, 3 bedrooms. Thai and European style. In- 5 minutes to central, BIS, Price: 9.5 million baht. Tel: cludes garage and tropical RPM & Phuket Town. Call 087-270 9093. Email: garden on 140.70sq wah. Con- now for a unique offer. Tel: [email protected] tact Khun Somsak. Tel: 081- 081-823 4627. 895 2355. Looking for land to buy? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 32 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

B.L. APARTMENT HOUSE FOR RENT Properties New in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 bed- THALANG ROAD NEAR CHALONG THE GREENHOUSE For Rent room, 1 living room, aircon, cable SHOPHOUSE Townhouse. Fully furnished, POOL BUNGALOWS TV, ADSL, hot shower, garden, with 2 bedrooms and 3 bath- and car park. Rent: 8,000 baht rooms. For a good price. Tel: per month. Tel: 081-692 3163. 081-537 5714. LOVELY APARTMENTS STYLISH PHUKET HOUSE IN CHALONG TOWNHOUSE Near Palai Beach. 2-3 bed- Teak-furnished, modern-style rooms, with aircon, car park, townhouse with 2-floors and 2 cable TV and WiFi. Fully fur- bedrooms, a large kitchen, flat- nished. Tel: 086-944 4885. In Chalong, 2 bedrooms, screen TV, 1.5 bathrooms and fully furnished, cool, green, a garden in a quiet neighbor- QUIET CHALONG HOME QUIET with ADSL, cable hood in the heart of Samkong, Value 2 bedroom home with and aircon. Price: 13,000 the food capital of Phuket. Rent: aircon, cable TV and ADSL. Tel: baht per month. Contact Perfect for boutique hotel, Phuket Town and also 14,000 baht per month. Contact 089-652 1473 (English). Email: John. Tel: 081-979 1976. high-end restaurant, gal- available close to central. Nicholas. Tel: 081-892 5335 [email protected] lery, or mixed-use develop- Cable TV, internet, secu- (English & Thai), 084-494 5725 ment. The property com- rity, swimming pool, gym. (English). Email: arutsu@ FOR RENT: WHOLE prises a 600sqm double- KATA WESTERN 15,000 baht to 20,000 gmail.com SHOPHOUSE wide shophouse extra APARTMENT baht PCM. Can also sup- In Kata Beach center close to PATONG TOWER deep lot with two interior ply motorcycle and truck. Club Med Beach. 4 storeys plus CONDO VILLA FOR SALE courtyards, and large rear Tel: 081-539 9612, 087- roof terrace, with 4 bedrooms, liv- Luxury sea view condo. Low OR RENT garden at prime Old Town 633 1472. Email: chris ing room, kitchen, shop/office. price. Tel: 081-088 8099. See Villa for sale or rent. 2-storey location. Tel: 081-893 5014 [email protected] Total: approx. 450sqm. RENT: our website at: www.select with pool, 4 bedrooms, 6 bath- (English). phuket.com rooms, western kitchen, sala, 60,000 BAHT PER MONTH. Minimum 6-month lease. Tel: CONDO IN PATONG electric gate, CCTV, security BANGKOK CONDO system and tropical garden on 081-788 8280. Email: maurice. for rent or sale. 87sqm unit on BRAND-NEW VILLA NEAR MBK [email protected] the 5th floor with seaview at one rai (1,606sqm) land. Con- A luxury 3-bedroom pool villa Bangkok condos. Monthly 1- & 2-bedroom western- Patong Loft. 2 bedrooms, 2 tact for more details at email: for rent, 4km from Layan rent for studio 13,500baht. style apartments. 115sqm bathrooms. Fully furnished. [email protected] CHALONG Beach. Quiet and secure One bed room monthly rent: inside, with 50-plus sqm Please call 081-432 6587. BEACH HOUSE area. Tel: 081-891 1826 (En- 18,000baht. Discount avail- 2-3 bedroom. Furnished house covered terrace. Fully fur- Email: [email protected] able to customers who prepay nished, with a fully- fitted teak glish), 081-891 2926 (English HOUSE IN PATONG for rent, with cable TV, Internet, & Thai). Fax: 076-238940. 1 year. Services include a fit- swimming pool. From 12,000 kitchen and bathroom. In- CONDO FOR RENT Email: [email protected] ness gym, swimming pool, 24 baht per month. Tel: 089-470 cludes granite top, seaview, 1 bedroom fully furnished, For further details, please see hr security & key card, park- 6104. parking, ADSL and cable. swimming pool, elevator, private our website at www.baanboo ing and elevator. Teak furni- Long-term lease starts at parking, CCTV. 5th floor. Mr sakorn.com ture, linens, big TVs /DVD, 18,000 baht per month. Will Pee. Tel: 084-852 0338. fridge, microwave, washing NEW HOUSES consider short-term lease for machine. 5 mins to BTS, 8 FOR RENT very quiet renters. Tel: 084- BIG HOME, PHUKET VILLA mins to MBK.Tel: 087-173 Fully furnished, 1-3 bed- 840 1262. Email: north8 CONVENIENT AREA DOWROONG 1773, 089-474 6670. Email: rooms, 3 bathrooms. 3km to [email protected] Big home with pool near interna- [email protected] town, 1km to beach. Rent: tional school, Tesco and all www.seabluephuket.com/ 12,000-20,000 baht per condo_rentals POOL VILLA IN RAWAI beaches. Safe energy! Tel: 081- month. Tel: 081-892 4311. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully 877 9292, 089-973 9488. Email: For further details, please furnished, with Internet, cable [email protected] APARMENT FOR RENT see our website at http:// IN KARON TV and security. Tel: 083-641 Newly built+40sq wah, panwagreen.weebly.com 9327. Email: rawaipoolvillas@ near Sea Pearl project, Apartments for rent. Start from THAI VILLA AND POOL 40,000 baht per month, for hotmail.com NAI HARN Patong. 2 stories, 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, fully fur- short- and long-term. On Karon Soi Naya, Nai Harn, low sea- BLUE OCEAN House for rent, 55sq wah, 2 nished, 2 aircons, kitchen Beach. Fully furnished. Only son rent: 37,500 baht per STUDIO COZY HOUSE bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with hood, refrigerator, dining serious customers please. Tel: month. Contact for more infor NEAR NAI HARN no phone line, unfurnished. room, living room, hot water, 081-666 6622. Email: sunset mation.Tel: 081-2705 126. 15,000 baht per month. Tel: cable TV and internet. Tel: [email protected] Email: mervyn.crocker@ 087-270 9093. 086-476 9612. yahoo.com HOUSE FOR RENT/SALE At Baan Suan LockPalm. Rent: 55,000 baht per month. Sale: Classified Advertisements 9.5 million baht. Fully furnished. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. Tel: 086-952 8909. High-grade house, furnished Then hand it to any of our agents. LAND TO LET and conveniently located. 24 rooms for rent. Fully fur- LONG-TERM Minutes from Rawai and Nai nished. From floor 3 to 5. Ad- Kata Noi Beach, 820sqm approx. Harn Beaches. 2 spacious |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) dress: 174/6 Pisit Koranee Sai Yuan, 61.6sq wah. Tel: 076- bedrooms with en-suite Rd, Patong, Phuket. Tel: 330136, 081-891 8137. Email: bathrooms. 1 guest toilet. 081-476 4476. |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| [email protected] Aircons. Large living-dining room. Telephone line with ADSL. Free water supply |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| and garbage removal ser- vice. Rent: 20,000 baht per month. Contact K. Nui. Tel: |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| 087-383 0936. Email: [email protected]

|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| BREATHTAKING SEAVIEWS Private house in rolling country- side, offering the finest mountain |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| and ocean views. Located at Cape Yamu. The villa is close to BIS, PIA schools. 3 bedrooms, Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, 3 bathrooms, pool, garden, etc. with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. Viewing available. Price: 60,000 baht/month. Tel: 086-279 6283. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. HOUSE FOR RENT Bang Tao Beach, 2-4 bedrooms. Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. Fully furnished. Large pool from 15,000 baht. Tel: 085-674 6786. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 33

APARTMENT & ROOM Property Accommodation IN PATONG 400 B/DAY, Accommodation Household Wanted Available Apartment for long-term rent. 9,000 B/MONTH Wanted Items 8,000-20,000 baht per month. Room from 600-1,500 baht per RAWAII / NAI HARN NEW APARTMENTS night. Tel: 076-512151, 089-290 VILLA NEEDED JAN- Looking for a 3 bed house. CLOSE TO LAGUNA 9567. Email: info@brommathai JUN 2012 Needing work is ok, to a max of New apartments close to house.com For further details, Need a villa with private pool, 3+ 7.5 million baht. Must be on at Laguna for rent. Start from please see our website at bedrooms, furnished, near least a 450+ sqm plot, ideally 15,000 baht per month. Tel: www.brommathaihouse.com beach in Kata or Karon 600 sqm. Must be in a safe lo- 076-615944, 081-866 2055 Rawai pool guesthouse. 1 bed- (maybe Rawai/Nai Harn) from cation, very close to, if not on, (English & Thai). Email: LUXURY HOUSE room, 1 bathroom, aircon, Jan to June 2012. 40-45,000 a concrete road. Email: [email protected] For IN NAI HARN WiFi, cable TV. Car and motor- baht per month range. Email: [email protected] further details, please see Fully-furnished, 3 bedrooms, bike for cheap rent. 300 meter [email protected] our website at www.sivana maid's room, western kitchen, from beach. Tel: 080-328 9986. LOOKING FOR HOUSE place.com private swimming pool, quiet loca- Email: [email protected] KARON RENT Looking for small house in tion, 24 hrs security, IP camera, I am looking for accommoda- Chalong, Rawai, or Naiharn. KATA SEA FRONT wireless internet, big TVs. Rental tion for the months of August Max: 2.5 million baht. Email: LUXURY VILLA price long term: 85,000 baht per TIMESHARE and September. I would prefer [email protected] 3-bedroom luxury villa on the month. Short- term: 90,000 baht 1-bedroom deluxe unit at Pa a place with a separate living tip of Kata Beach headland. per month. Sale price: 19 million tong resort hotel. 86 years 2 room and bedroom. With a Pool LAND OR RESORT Built up area: 3400sq.ft, baht. Tel: 086-276 2785 (English), weeks. Available for Christmas OR close to the beach. Email: WANTED 15m above sea level, spec- 087-887 7133 (English & Thai). and New Year holidays. Tel: [email protected] We are looking for a piece of tacular Andaman sea views. Email: kasina_navamachiti@ 084-745 5546 (English). elevated land around 5 rai or 15m x 6m infinity pool on edge yahoo.com LOOKING FOR a resort with a seaview and of rocks overlooking sea. Villa ROOM IN KATA FOR AUG-DEC surrounded by dense foliage, 6000 BAHT 40-50 rooms in the Patong FREEDOM APARTMENT 1 bedroom or studio, Kata, Ka- DISHWASHER AND POS spacious balconies, outdoor Room with aircon, modern area. Price upon negotiation. Patong European style, aircon, mala, or Surin. Furnished + SYSTEM showers in natural settings, furniture, hot water, Internet Tel: 081-901 4801, 081-803 wireless internet, cable TV, safe ADSL. Aug to November or Dishwasher under counter, very private and secluded. Thai, and a nice rooftop terrace 5830. Email: noreekattiyaa area, bathroom with hot water. December. Email: shortstop61 good condition, new price Japanese and Balinese design with sea view. Available now. [email protected] Price 7,500 baht/month. Tel: @hotmail.com 94,000 baht now sell for 47,000 influences and artifacts. Excel- Tel: 081-968 5904. Email: 084-845 0541, 083-380 6744. baht, POS system hardware lent cook and maid provided. [email protected] 50-100 RAI, WANTED: HOUSE FOR and license, new price 84,000- 50 YEAR LEASE Tel: +65-9-621 0254 (English). 6 WEEKS Email: seavest@singnet. KARON BEACH now sell for 42,000 baht. Tel: For horse business, Phuket, 1-BED APT AT SURIN Fully furnished, kitchen. 081-956 9903 (English & Thai). com.sg For further details, Now special offers available. For BEACH Krabi, Phang Nga. Qualifies further details, please see our Short term contract: 1.5 For more details please email: please see our website at 15,000 baht per month only, under the new zoning restric- website at www.karoncliff.com month lease. Start date: end minaoka_nui @hotmail.com tions as recreation and/or agri- www.housephuket.com plus electricity. 50 sqm. Fully of December. Rent: less than culture. Bi-annual payment furnished, satellite TV, intern, 20,000 baht per month. only. Commercial 50-year PATONG LUXURY 96,000 BAHT/YEARLY pool. Great restaurant. Tel: Email: [email protected] LIVING ROOM & lease. Developers: Add Incen- At a very quiet place. 60sqm OR 9,000 BAHT/MONTH 083-280 9100 (English), 086- DINING ROOM tive with first-class horse riding apartment with jacuzzi. Daily rent Studio room, full fur, aircon, fridge, 746 4012 (Thai). Email: Huge living room set, brought PROPERTY WANTED from China, features a large sofa facility. Tel: 084-842 4581. Or from 2,500 baht. Monthly rent: hot water, cable TV, Internet, [email protected] For FOR PURCHASE maid, quiet place in Nai Harn (230 cm), love seat, and chair send email: christyksweet 35,000 baht. 4 minutes' walk to further details, please see our House wanted in Nai Harn Beach.Tel: 089-728 6242. Email: with coffee table and corner @gmail.com beach, 2 minutes to entertain- website at www.suringate.com area, for 500,000 baht or [email protected] table. The dining room set seats ment venues. Tel: 081-894 8446. less. Contact Shaun. Email: Email: [email protected] SEAVIEW BUNGALOW six. See website for more. Tel: 2 BEDROOMS [email protected] 085-884 1840 (English & Thai). See: www.banglasuites.com BEDROOM IN Directly on Karon Beach, at a 4 PERSON Email: [email protected] LARGE HOUSE stunning location. For further 4 person: 3 adult & child (10 VILLA IN PHUKET See our websit at http:// KATA ROOM Shared house in a gated se- details, please see our website years). We're need 2 bed- AUGUST sites.google.com/site/ FOR RENT-PRIVATE cure community. All ameni- at www.karoncliff.com rooms, kitchen, swimming Looking for accommodation phuketmove/ pool and security. Email: 6k WiFi, maid, laundry, ties, long-term, non-smoker. in Phuket for 2 weeks from [email protected] cable. Must be quiet & no Tel: 087-077 9816. Email: around 9 August (4 adults GARAGE SALE - bringing bar girls/boys home. [email protected] BRIGHT APTS and 3 children - 4 bed- Tel: 087-888 9089. Email: CHALONG FURNITURE rooms). Ideally a villa with Almost brand new rattan furni- Property [email protected] THE HEIGHTS Serviced studio apartments pool. Send with information, KATA BEACH now available. Rates from ture: beds, sofas, coffee Services photos and prices. Email: tables, dining tables, chairs, NAI HARN BEACH Great rent for great tenant. 5- 9,000 baht/month. Includes [email protected] APARTMENT star luxury living. Panoramic maid services, internet, TV, benches, lamps. Tel: 081-584 8502 (English & Thai). Email: VILLA AND At The Sands Resort, 2-bed- ocean view. Massive deck. full furnishings. and a roof- [email protected] APARTMENT rooms, 126sqm, WiFi, cable Amazing pool and gym. 2 bed- top pool. Great location Holiday MANAGEMENT TV, fully equipped. 12,000 rooms, 170sqm. Price: 65,000 near Big Buddha. Please Homes & Villa Personalized management baht/week 40,000 baht/ baht / month. Dates negotiable. contact for more informa- and rental services, for indi- month. Tel: 076-396639, 083- Contact Lillian. Tel: 083-833 tion. Tel: 086-282 6221. Rentals Household vidual homes or estates. Email: 648 8820 (English). Email: 6863 (English). Or send email: Email: info@chalonga part Services [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ment.com Website: www. 1 & 2 BED APT & POOL chalongapartment.com PENTHOUSE PHUKET HOME 115-180sqm, fully furnished, MAINTENANCE QUIET 2-BEDROOM kitchen, minutes walk to two Renovations, house repairs, HOUSE different beaches. Email: painters, tilers, electricians, Located on walled-in 1,500sqm [email protected] plumbers, carpenters, con- garden on Soi Kok Yang, 150m struction workers. Fluent En- from Da Vinci restaurant. Price: SUPERB 1 & 2-BED glish-speaking boss. Free 13,000 baht/month. Tel: 085- APARTMENTS quotes given. Contact Rin. 474 8726, 087-986 0165. Email: Penthouses with rooftop Tel: 084-1935 124. Email: [email protected] plunge pools, a terrace and phukethomemaintenance kitchen also available for short @yahoo.com PATONG GRAND or long term rent. Email: CONDO [email protected] Apartment for sale in Patong. 1 DWF HOME SERVICES big room, bathroom, balcony. STUNNING 5 Built-in bars, counters, pools, Fully furnished. Community BEDROOM VILLA kitchens, ponds, etc. pool. Low rent. I also have 3 Beautiful villa built to the highest Contact: K. Noi. Tel: 081-606 rooms on the beach road. Tel: standard for rent or sale. For 5746. Email: DWF_home 087-882 1445. Email: peter_ futher details. Please send [email protected] [email protected] email: [email protected] Looking for land to buy? See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 34 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

WANTED FEMALE HEADCHEF TIMESHARE SALES ENGINEER NEED ASSISTANT New restaurant looking for chef & MARKETING SUPERVISOR MANAGER experienced in cooking Thai Our new project is opening Engineer - salary 11,000 - Looking for assistant man- food, grill-bbq and pasta. Tel: in Patong very soon. It's a 12,000 baht per month plus ager (female) for international 089-045 7847 (English). Email: well-funded, secure, and service charge - available restaurant in Jungceylon, [email protected] great product with a great now - shift 8am to 7pm - work Patong. Good experience in location. We're looking for 6 day shifts - skilled in elec- F&B needed. Please con- STAFF NEEDED admin, sales and market- trical & plumbing systems, tact Alain 084-758 7468 (En- Thai staff needed for a smaller ing people who want to wood work and swimming glish). Email: alain@cafe hotel (20 rooms) in Patong for work in a positive, progres- pool - Thai national, fluent in 101.co.th ARCHITECT TEACHERS NEEDED work in Reception and Bar. Good sive and professional work English. Tel: 076-333222, culture. If you have experi- 086-604 1333 (English). DEVELOPMENT Earth Language Training Cen- salary. Tel: 076-349655, 085- NEED STAFF ence that's a plus, but not Email: sales@ccblooms Company, seeks employee tre requires native English 691 7196 (English), 088-444 Need Thai sales person for a a pre-requisite. This is an hotel.com who can write and speak En- speakers with teaching expe- 7840 (English & Thai). Email: shop in Bang Tao area – the amazing opportunity to join glish. An exciting opportunity rience. Tel: 076-232398. Email: [email protected] shopping Plaza near the Dalar a world-class team. Tel: for site planning and multi ar- [email protected] HOUSE MAID RAWAI Resort. Good conditions. Tel: 083-105 5001 (English). chitectural building designs: SALES CONSULTANTS To look after pool villas. For 080-717 1900 (English). Email: Email: pypconnect@ retail, hotel and entertain- LOOKING FOR NANNY REQUIRED more details. Tel: 083-641 [email protected] gmail.com ment. Phuket Theme Park. Thai family is seeking a nanny Club Asia Fitness requires 9327. Email: Rawaipoolvillas@ Tel: 081-693 9372. who can speak Chinese to our Sales Consultants. Thai na- hotmail.com PR, OPC AND SALES kids. Full or part time. Live out. tional – English speaking an TEACHER NEEDED POSITIONS TEACHER AT PSU IN Good salary. Tel: 089-159 3239. advantage. Earn 20,000 baht Female caucasian teachers MAID PR, OPC and sales people HAAD YAI ++. Tel: 076-354027, 087- needed to teach children age 3- Maid to work mainly in Kamala, wanted. Must speak English. Prince of Songkhla University, STAFF NEEDED 275 3614 (English). Email: 5 years old. Tel: 084-847 0732 need own motorbike. Tel: 083-634 Very good pay. Tel: 076-325195, International College, Hat Yai One maid for cleaning and one [email protected] (English). Email: Info@smiley- 5772. Email: [email protected] 080-145 2854 (English). Email: Campus is looking to filled En- motorbike mechanic/repair- Website: www.clubasia kidz.com [email protected] glish-speaking lecturer position man. Experience needed. Tel: phuket.com ADMIN ASSISTANT in social science. Please email 083-634 5772 (English & Thai). ESL SUMMER CAMP Limcharoen, Hughes and NATIVE ENGLISH cover letter and resume to Email: [email protected] OFFICE TEACHERS Glanville International Lawfirm TEACHER [email protected] ADMINISTRATOR Wanted. British International is looking for an Administrative Female Caucasian to teach WEB DESIGNER Thai National Office Administra- School requires additional Assistant. Must be a Thai Fe- class of 10-12 students aged 3 VIDEO PRODUCTION Experienced web designer re- tor required. Excellent written English Summer Camp male, have good organizational to 5 years. In Chalong. Mon-Fri ASSISTANTS quired in Ao Nang, Krabi. Thai and spoken English, smart teachers for July. Degree & and secretarial skills, good between 8am to 4pm. Can start Travel video production assis- national only. Tel: 081-077 appearance, good organiza- TEFL qualification required. command of spoken and writ- immmediately. Tel: 080-624 tants wanted by Internet Travel 5698. Please send email to: tional skills are essential. Tel: Contract from July 3 to 30 ten English, good command of 7060. Email: phuketpreschool TV station based on Phuket. [email protected] 082-277 9490. with boarding duties. Excel- Microsoft Office, strong ability @yahoo.com Open training opportunities for lent salary. Tel: 076-238711. to translate documents from beginners with knowledge of TEACHER WANTED LOOKING FOR Please submit your resume Thai to English, work well in WORK RECRUITER Photoshop or basic video cutting Charlemprakiatsomdet- LAWYER to [email protected] or team environment and under Construction company seek- software. Flexible working hours prasinakarin School Phuket is Paralegal and accountant [email protected] deadline tasks, flexible and ing work recruiter. Candidate and a good learning attitude is looking for a native English work. Requirements: fluent in willing to learn new tasks. should be Thai with 10 or important for the internet multi- speaker to teach computer English, both written and spo- MAID AND GARDENER Please send CV and cover let- more years experience in the media work. Tel: 082-323 9315 and English classes. Please ken; good attitude; ability to (THAI) ter to above email. Email: construction industry. Good (English), 082-784 7271 (Thai). email a cover letter and CV to work well under pressure. Tel: Wanted, with hotel experience admin_phuket@limcha salary and incentives. Tel: Email: [email protected] For [email protected] Con- 081-893 3212, 081-968 0230. for farang-owned house in roen.com For further details, 076-384691, 089-736 8310 further details, please see our tact Clarke for more details at Email: Rodriguez.l@scp-law Rawai. For more info. Tel: 081- please see our website at (English & Thai). Email: website at www.web62.com tel: 084-446 3049. assistance.com 797 7898. www.limchaloen.com [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.PhuketGazette.Net! June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 35

PROJECT SALE EXECUTIVE Responsibilities: - Presenting and selling our products, preparing a variety of status reports, closings, follow- up and adherence to goals. - Developing and implementing special sales activities in order to increase sales volume. Re- port directly to managing direc- tor. Qualifications: - Male, aged over 25 years old. - At least 3 years experience in Sales and Marketing. - Successful track record of sell- ing high-end or luxury products. - Very good presentation, nego- tiation and communication skills. - Highly motivated and able to work under pressure. - Excellent command of English language. - Have driving license and own a car. - Able to go upcountry. Send your complete resume, expected salary and a recent photo to: [email protected]

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SWEDISH STAFF TEACHER WANTED MANAGER FOR SPA/ MAID/NANNY WANTED Part-time work for Swedish- QSI Phuket has a vacancy MASSAGE Required for live in-job near speaking female 20-30 years for the position of teacher. Our busy shop needs a ma- Boat Lagoon. Great salary. old. Send your CV in English For children 5-6 years old. ture manager. Fluent in Thai Tel: 080-208 7454. to [email protected] Requirements: native En- and English. Requirements: glish speaker with BA in good communication skills, SALES REPS education, proper certifica- strong organizational skills, Employment REQUIRED tion and experience. This is team leader. Hours: 2pm-12am Great employment opportuni- not an ESL position. Write 6 days a week. Call Kathy. Wanted ties with limited vacancies. We to [email protected] and Tel: 084-714 7179. Email: need enthusiastic motivated [email protected] [email protected] EU RESORT + individuals to join our success- PROPERTY GM ful team. Full training, great PHP PROGRAMMER LEE MARINE CO LTD Experienced in TH management, commissions and start-up Wanted for full-time position Bookeeper for the Service De- pre-openings, marketing, long/ packages are available. Email in Chalong. Good salary. Tel: partment. Needs to have a short term and as a consultant. [email protected] 084-628 2629. Send resume high vocational certificate, Email: [email protected] to [email protected] Bachelor's degree in account- 50,000 BAHT ing, experience with Quick- SOFTWARE PER MONTH OFFICE SECRETARY Books, experience with MS DEVELOPER For low season’ we need En- Real estate agency requires Office software, good com- Scandinavian software devel- glish-speaking marketing per- an office secretary. Experi- mand of English, systematic oper looking for short/long sonnel. Work permit and visas ence is a plus. Tel: 076- thinker & team player, enthu- term projects or employ- provided. Tel: 081-607 3434. 384664, 087-898 8647 (En- siastic & hard-working. ment. Java, PHP, Coldfusion Email for more information: glish). Email: mundo@ayud Tel: 076-225544. Email: etc. Tel: 085-073 9994. [email protected] hya.net [email protected] Email: [email protected] Gazette Online Classifieds – 10,000 readers every day! 36 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE HOTEL FOR SALE IN Articles Stainless- steel water Bulletins Business KARON RAWAI/ POOL For Sale filter, 35 liters. Nano 750-liter Opportunities New hotel for sale with 50+ GUESTHOUSE water tank. Samsung secu- rooms, 100 meters from Karon rity system with 4 cameras. Beach. At a perfect location, MOVING! ITEMS 22-inch monitor, 24-inch PHARMACY FOR SALE with sea view. Only serious FOR SALE Sanyo TV, 3.1 clinch fridge This is a new pharmacy in customers please. Tel: 081-666 - Electrolux coffee machine, and many other items. Tel: Phuket Town, very good loca- 6622. Email: aae_freedom@ auto-drip coffee (includes fil- 086-281 8883. tion near Nai Inn Book Store on hotmail.co.th ters): 500 baht Phuket Road. Fully furnished - Hanabashi electric stovetop EQUIPMENT with aircon and built-in shelves 30-50% OWNERSHIP 5-year lease. 1.4 million cooker: 500 baht FOR SALE 2 Tel: 089-866 2310, 086-509 Minimum investment: US$1 baht or 480,000 baht yearly - Royal Phuket Marina Health 30 glass shelves, brackets, 2673 (English & Thai). Email: 50,000. Construction 95% com- rent. 6 bedrooms, 6 bath- Club one month membership: scrub, bed, cashier table, nail [email protected] plete but needs to be equipped. rooms, furnished, with 6,000 baht value, open to any table, 2 massage chairs, Be the owner of a 25x6x8m float- WiFi, cable TV, 5 motos. offers! auto machine, electric paraffin 16 ROOMS PLUS 3 ing house. Unique opportunity to 300 meters from beach. No Tel: 082-804 5506. Email: machine, many other items SHOPS become the legal owner of a super key money. Email: phuket7 [email protected] for massage and beauty par- Lease one of the best money- yacht with a market value of @yahoo.com lor. Tel: 086-281 8883. making guest houses in around $1 million. It can be set up for sale, used for chartering and/ PEPPER SPRAY Patong. Great location, with 16 FEEL FREE TRI-YAK or your own pleasure. Tel: 089- Large (60g) 600 baht. Lipstick rooms and 3 shops. Pay only INVESTMENT 3-person sit-on-top kayak. In- 70,000 baht rent per month. 287 4007. Website: www.argus size 400 baht. Tel: 089-896 5600. yachts.yolasite.com OPPORTUNITY Email: [email protected] cludes 3 padded nylon seats Call today. Tel: 076-345238, and 2 paddles. Red, white 084-078 2753 (English & Thai). 15-room boutique hotel, and blue. Good condition. within 5 minutes walking JACUZZI FOR SALE Email: info.realprophuket.com BAR BANGLA ROAD Price: 20,000 baht. Please For further details, please see distance of Patong Beach Mobile spa in good condition, contact for more information. Soi Gonzo. Top Ten. Rent and Jungceylon shopping used only for 1 year. Price: our website at http://www.real Tel: 076-326867, 087-275 prorealestatephuket.com at 8,700 baht per month. 3 mall. On a 9-year lease. 70,000 baht. Tel: 081-667 1637 3614 (English). Fax: 076- years + 1 month.1.6 million Owner is relocating. Price: (English & Thai). baht. Tel: 089-875 8187 3.5 million baht. Tel:+97- 326867. Email: tradexpat@ BAR/RESTAURANT hotmail.com (English). Email: topberg 150-244 2441. Email: CAKE MIXER 145sqm, large kitchen and [email protected] [email protected] storage room, air conditioned Tomex TM-951 cake mixer FAX/COPIER/ with dough hooks. Converts SPONSOR A CHILD living quarters & large toilet/ ANSWERING MACH The Phuket International shower, fully decked out bar MINI MART to hand held for mixing Panasonic KX-FC971CX fax/ sauces or drinks. Two high- Women’s Club is a volunteer or- including stock, 42" plasma FOR SALE MASSAGE SHOP copier/digital answering sys- ganization raising funds for edu- TV, coffee machine, speakers At Royal Phuket Marina. FOR SALE quality cake pans (heart tem with two phone hand- shaped). 1,950 baht. Tel: cational scholarships. We rely & amp, licensed 24/7 and se- 50sqm. 3-year lease. 1.5 mil- 6 beds, 3 chairs. In Kata. sets (one cordless). Caller ID. on the goodwill of donors and curity, 4-year contract. Price: 2 lion baht. Email: business@ 089-896 5600. Email: enquiry Speakerphone. Intercom. Available for viewing. Tel: @aenyim.com sponsors – small and large. If million baht inclusive of key worrall.info 082-646 1698. Records conversations. Can you would like to put something money. Contact Jen. Thai & take up to six handsets. Poly- back into the community in WASHING MACHINE English speaking. Tel: 083-690 ROOFTOP RESTAURANT phonic ring tones. Used very which you live, contact us to find 9921 (English & Thai). Email: FOR RENT 2,000 BAHT little. 1,200 baht. Tel: 089- PATONG GUESTHOUSE out more about giving a prize or [email protected] On the top floor of Sinthavee Washing machine: 5kg, front 896 5600 (English). Email: WITH LIFT being a sponsor. Please call K. Hotel, Phuket Town. Conve- 16 rooms, lift, restaurant area loader, hot water, 6 years old, for [email protected] Carol (Tel: 087-417 8860) or K. 2,000 baht. It works. Call me BAR FOR SALE nient for a restaurant or bar. and kitchen. Key money is Sue (Tel: 087-277 6948). Or Under boxing stadium. Fully Also, a discotheque on the 2nd only 1.7 million baht.Contact from 1pm to 6pm. You can see email: [email protected] it in Phuket Town and I have Bar & furnished; fridge, TV and staff floor (with license). Tel: 087- Gonsasi. Tel: 089-648 1739 pickup for delivery. Tel: 083-525 included. A good investment. 270 9093. Email: a.pueng (English & Thai). Email: 8914 (English & Thai). Email: Restaurant Email: [email protected] @gmail.com [email protected] [email protected] SKIPPERS PUB QUIZ Equipment At Royal Phuket Marina. Last Wednesday of each IPAD1 WIFI 32GB month at 7.30pm. Happy Good condition. Only 10,000 I NEED TO BUY hour and prizes. Tel: 076- baht. Tel: 087-026 1362. Email: For your used restaurant 360890-3. [email protected] equipment. Tel: 087-080 4258. June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 37

SALE OR RENT KATA RAINBOW ICE CREAM BAR POOL HOTEL/ 8-room guesthouse with WiFi Fruit sherbet ice cream bars. Personal RAWAI BEACH and restaurant 5 minutes' walk Safe, made to GMP stan- Services from beach. With Chanote title. dards, the Halal standard and One of the busiest guesthouses OTOP products. 15 flavors to in Phuket the last three years. choose from, such as Straw- LEARN THAI AT HOME 80% occupancy even low sea- berry, durian, mango, choco- from an experienced Thai son. For further info, please call late, etc. Retail - Wholesale - teacher (male). Tel: 084-447 Tel: 081-894 8446. Email: Delivery. Great for ceremonies, 5257. Email: mikeroper2003@ [email protected] birthday parties, and many hotmail.com 5-year lease: 3 million baht other types of gatherings. Tel: ($100,000 ) or 800,000 baht RESTAURANT IN KATA 086-191 6335 (Thai), 084-119 MEET QISMI MARIJO yearly rent. No key money. Fully equipped, with new fridges, 4094 (English & Thai). Email: At Baan Kenika. Healer/writer/ Bar, pool, hotel, 9 bedrooms, TV, DVD, UBC etc. Bedroom [email protected] teacher of life's secret. 9 bathrooms, WiFi, cable plus storeroom. Price reduce to Website:www. qismi.com TV. 60 meters from the 490,000 baht. Monthly rent: only beach. Email: phuket7@ 8,000 baht. No key money or Club NASSAN HEALING yahoo.com yearly fees, 3+3 years contract. Membership Stones. Cures for every illness- Must view. Tel: 081-891 9461. disease. Tel: 081-415 1894( Available Qismi). Email: baankenika@ COMPANY FOR SALE RESTAURANT yahoo.com English Activity Centre Co FOR SALE BLUE CANYON Ltd. Fitted classroom, bed- Pasta & Noodles restaurant in rooms, kitchen, reception COUNTRY CLUB MASSAGE AT HOME Karon up for immediate sale. Corporate Membership at baht Thai massage: 300 baht for area, all to a high standard. Seats 60. Tel: 076-344922, 081- Good turnover of students. 1.1 mn, excluding 170,000 1.5hr. Oil massage: 400 baht for 978 4982. Email: jctailor@ baht transfer fee. Tel: 02-382 1.5hr. Foot massage: 250 baht Returning to England, must loxinfo.co.th Please see our sell. Price: 600,000 baht. 1235, 081-822 6085 , 081-399 for 1.5hr. Between 10.00-24.00. website at: www.bluewater 6085 (English & Thai). Fax 02- Contact Bee. Tel: 080-717 4644. Website: www.englishactivity phuket.com centre.com 235 6973. Email: dpornk@ truemail.co.th LOW SEASON PROMOTION NEW MOTORBIKE Business PHUKET GOLF & Chao massage in Rawai. June SHOP FOR SALE Products & COUNTRY CLUB and July 40% off regular prices. Great location on Surin Beach Family membership. 620,000 Thai massage: 150 baht per main road. Low rent: 7,500 Services baht including transfer fee. Tel: hour. Oil massage: 250 baht baht per month. Ten motor- 076-200730, 084-839 4868 per hour. Facial massage: from bikes. All included for just (English), 087-277 6948 (En- 200 baht. Tel: 086-529 9576. 600,000 baht. Tel: 085-793 BUDS NURSERY glish). Email: luxuryyacht75 3811 (English & Thai). Email: KINDERGARTEN @gmail.com [email protected] Phuket oldest bi-lingual in- FREELANCE ternational child care facil- LAGUNA PHUKET PHOTOGRAPHER BAR FOR SALE ity. High quality time GOLFMEMBERSHIP Make a difference to your Patong OTOP, very cheap, fully proven schedule and cur- 600,000 baht. Get more ben- images furnished, TV, fridge, good loca- riculum. Experienced na- efits than the Laguna Phuket - Pre-wedding tion. Only 990,000 baht. Tel: 086- tive English teachers to SIGN/ MEDIA/ Golf Club Annual Gold Ac- - Wedding 278 5759 (English & Thai), 084- teach ages 1 -6. Mon- cess Card 95,000 baht per 342 6704. Fax: 076-349751. ADVERTISING - Portrait Fri 8am - 5pm. Bus service Please contact K.Pu year. Email: norbert.nuetzel Email: [email protected] - Family memories available from Patong, 086-698 6544. @gmx.de Karon, Kata, Phuket, - Party Email: Rawai and Chalong. Tel: - Events FREE BIRD BAR [email protected] FOR SALE 076-282 232, 080-624 Club Contact : Tingnoi 081- Seating for 70 people. Aircon 7060. Please see our Membership 606 5746. stage and dance floor. 2x50 TV website at: www.buds- www.facebook.com/ sets, 1-bedroom suite-tower. phuket.com WATCH YOUR HOME Wanted tingnoidwf TV ANYWHERE Restaurant fully equipped, tingnoidwf.multiply.com Are your favorite TV channels with seats for 40. Parking PHUKET COUNTRY spaces. Price: 3.5 million TRAMPOLINES from home blocked? Now you For large trampolines at the best can access BBC, ITV, SKY + CLUB baht. Call Nok at 087-244 1322 Required immediately. Will or Chris at 087-884 8972. prices. For a surcharge of 950 channels from other countries. Personals baht, we deliver to your front door USB Anywhere; just plug it in pay 500,000 baht, inclusive of in Phuket in 4-5 days. Tel: 087- and view! Broadband required. GM CURTAIN transfer fee. Tel: 084-065 7590 OFFICE FOR RENT 707 9461 (Sukanya), 081-720 Tel: 085-880 5170. Email: (English). Email: paradise11@ BODYGUARD Includes tour counter. Good loca- 6462 (Herve). Email: sukanya [email protected] mac.com Services for personal protec- tion in Patong. Low rent. Ready @trampoline thailand.com For further details, please see tion. Tel: 087-620 8420. to start business right away. Al- Please see our website: our website at: http://phuket- ready decorated. Tel: 087-626 www.trampolinethailand.com uncovered.com/watch-uk-tv Miscellaneous 6214. For Sale Pets

Sells curtains, uphol- UNIQUE HEALING CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES stery, and accessories TECHNIQUE My Chihuahua is having 4 pup- domestically and Items available. Tel: 081-415 pies next week. 15,000 baht per internationally. We 1894. Email: baankenika@ puppy. 1st to reply gets first offer design and an yahoo.com choice. Offers are accepted. outdoor service instal- Must be good home. Tel: 083- lation in all provinces CRYSTAL LIGHT 396 1918, 089-396 1918. Email: around the country. We FITTINGS [email protected] also give advice on the Eight different beautiful light fit- selection of material, tings suitable for any upmarket DOBERMAN PUPPIES equipment and all property. Gold, black, blue, red, FOR SALE types of installation white – all second hand and Arrived April 23 ready for col- work by a well-experi- working. Available to view in lection June 18 (8 weeks). enced and capable Kathu area. Various prices, Registered Pedigree and Ken- team. Curtains, sofa negotiable. Tel: 081-090 9454 nel Club of Thailand. Black clothes, roller blinds, (English). Email: adrian.eagles and Tan male & female avail- wallpapers, accesso- @yahoo.co.uk able. Excellent temperament, ries. Address: 128/124 these dogs will love and protect Topland (Radsada) SALE SWEDISH CANDY your family. You will not find a Prachautid Rd., Muang Stock clearance. Gott & more loyal and protective dog Phuket. Blandat, Bilar, Djungelvral, than this. Price 25,000 baht. Tel: 076-610072, 081- Snoren, etc. Tel: 076-513408, Call to view/reserve your 891 8148. 087-274 6602 (English), 085- puppy. Tel: 081-083 0024. Fax: 076-610073. 885 6798. Fax: 076-513408. Email: janya_fino@yahoo. Website: www.scansnax.nu com 38 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

FORD EVEREST 2.4 NEW TOYOTA VIOS Saloon Cars CHRYSLER NEON 4 x 4s DIESEL 05 Rentals FOR RENT 2OL Dark green color, 177,000km, First class insurance, spe- cial rates for short-and long- PEUGEOT 505 4X4 FOR SALE good condition. Price: 399,999 baht negotiable. Tel: 081-676 term rental. Tel: 086-476 TOP CONDITION In exellent condition. Suzuki NEW CAR GOOD 1276 (Thai), 082-806 8843 9598, 080-521 9888, 084- 1986: 120,000km, no rust, Vitara. Red/silver. Quick sale. PRICE RENT (English). Email: chukkee_29 051 1955 (English & Thai). very reliable, perfect engine, Tel: 087-113 1238. @yahoo.com Email: [email protected] manual gears. Price: 45,000 baht. Tel: 086-948 8139. TOYOTA FORTUNER V Email: [email protected] Black, September 2006, 2.7L, CAR FOR RENT LAND ROVER Suzuki APV. Year 2009,with Manual, excellent condi- 460,000km. Price: 849,000 baht. FOR SALE automatic gear, 8 seats and LANCER FOR tion, new 17" alloys, tyres. Please contact for more addi- 1994 Discovery V8i 3.9L insurance. Rent: 18,000 69,000 BAHT Only 103,000km. Runs tional details. Tel: 081-968 5904. well. Price: 195,000 Baht. engine. White. Very good baht per month. Tel: 086-281 Mitsubishi Lancer, dark brown, Email: [email protected] With first-class insurance Tel: 087-8931 753. condition. Fully serviced. 1545. Email: matklang@ in mint condition. Comes with Asking 420,000 baht, or and delivery service, for hotmail.com many accessories and leather LAND ROVER reasonable offer. Tel: 076- short- or long-term rent. seats. Call for more info. Tel: FOR SALE 273329, 081-882 7917 Tel: 087-417 8566. Email: 084-184 1856. TOYOTA ALTIS 1.8 RENT 500-800 BAHT 1977 Australian-built ambu- (English), 089-639 3721 [email protected] lance converted to carry pas- PER DAY (English & Thai). Email: Jazz, Vios, City, minivan for rent URGENT SALE sengers. Aircon +/- works, [email protected] HONDA CLICK I with delivery service. Tel: 081- COROLLA AUTO sound system needs repair. FOR RENT 607 8567. Email: suksavat@ Toyota Corolla price: 89,000 Paid 220,000 baht asking Honda Click I for rent, brown- hotmail.com baht. In good condition and price 160,000 baht. Tel: 080- JEEP WRANGLER gray, new, 3,000 baht per running order. Cool aircon, 386 5890 (English). Email: month. Customer must be automatic gears and power [email protected] over 25 years old. Tel: 081- RENT HONDA steering. Tel: 083-252 5509 Sport pack. 2008. Auto- 6370 424 (English & Thai). PHANTOMS (English). matic. Leather seats. Low 2008 HONDA CRV: Send email: davidrwarburton Honda Phantoms for rent km, 1 owner. Price: 750,000 895,000 BAHT baht. Tel: 087-265 8002. @hotmail.com with back and side boxes. MIRA 76,000 BAHT Clean silver model - mainly Rent: 9,000 baht per Daihatsu Mira. Beautiful and in shopping and school use. Con- CARS FOR RENT month. Tel: 084-744 9462. excellent condition. Pink, eco- 2004 HONDA JAZZ tact Chris or Mon. Tel: 076- Honda Jazz (blue),Toyota Yaris nomical, with new tyres. Seri- Price: 320,000 baht. Black in 328122, 081-970 2887. Email: Original 4-wheel drive (white),Toyota Vios (gray). All ous inquiries only please. Tel: good condition. For more info. [email protected] Jeep Wrangler 4.0, 6 cyl- come with 1st-class insurance. 080-883 1062 (English). Tel: 081-476 3242. Email: inders. Sahara beach ride. A1 CAR RENTALS Tel: 088-819 7028. [email protected] 2005 TOYOTA AVANZA 48,000km. New price in TOYOTA VIOS, 2005, AUTO 1.3 Thailand: 3.2 million baht. Selling for 950,000 baht. In AUTOMATIC TOYOTA VIOS Good condition, 69,000km, any CAR FOR RENT top condition. Tel: 086-786 Toyota Soluna Vios for sale. For sale. 4 years old with only trial, full service history, full insur- Honda Jazz sports car model 6350. In good condition, 2005, au- 67,000km. ABS and airbag. ance, 7-seater, new tyres and compact car for rent with first- tomatic, gold color. Engine Black. Please contact for more suspension. TV, DVD, surround class insurance. Delivery 1.5L. Price: 380,000 baht. info. Tel: 089-588 5692. sound. 360,000 baht. Email: service available. For more Tel: 090-161 4110, 081-979 [email protected] TOYOTA SPORT additional details. Tel: 089-727 Fully insured. 12,000 to 6344 (English & Thai). Email: 2004 HONDA JAZZ RIDER 1548. 20,000 baht per month. [email protected] Price: 320,000 baht. Black. In CRV FOR SALE Tel: 089-831 4703. Email: good condition. Tel: 081-476 CRV 2.0, 2005, 75,000km, one ISUZU D MAX [email protected] 2010 TOYOTA VIOS 3242. Email: natthapornw@ farang owner, FSH by Honda, FOR RENT 1.5G hotmail.com incl one year tax and first-class Automatic, top model, 4-doors, Automatic, limited edition. insurance. Price: 590,000 baht. 4-wheel drive. For short- and 600 BAHT/DAY 10,000km. White and black TOYOTA VIOS E 2008 Tel: 086-179 5590. Email: long-term rent with first-class OR 14,000 BAHT/ leather seats. Price: 614,000 SALE/RENT [email protected] insurance. Tel: 089-9715 664. MONTH baht. Tel: 081-612 4187. Email: Price: 125,000 baht. Financ- [email protected] ing possible at 9,300 baht/ AVANZA 1.5S A/T 2009 NEW VIOS FOR RENT month. Condition like new. Price: 540,000 baht. Cash Comes with first-class insur- HONDA CITY Rent 18,000 baht/month, only. Top grade ABS & airbags. ance. Special rate for long term 1997, 155,000km, automatic, long term. Bike 3,000 baht/ Silver color. 12,000km. Tel: rental. Tel: 083-690 9159, 086- CD-player, good condition. month. For more details. Tel: 076-381367, 081-326 5016 476 9598 (English & Thai). Price: 180,000 baht. Tel: 081- 089-008 5801. Or send email: (English & Thai). Email: tanishi Email: [email protected] 271 8635 (English & Thai). [email protected] [email protected] G Limited. Silver gold, ISUZU D MAX Cars for rent at Rawai with leather seats. 2004: FOR RENT Beach. Proton, Yaris, Wheels & Motors 100,134km. Price: 550,000 Automatic, top model, with 4- Aveo, with insurance and baht. Tel: 089-590 6528. wheel drive. For short- and long- delivery. Tel: 080-328 9986, Email: Info@nipadaser term rent with first-class insur- 088-180 0351. Email: vices.com ance. Please contact for more [email protected] information. Tel: 089-971 5664. Please use this form to write your classified advertisement.

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FULLY EQUIPPED LIVE NEW SPEEDBOAT HIPOLON DINGHY 16M KETCH SAILING YAMAHA JET-SKI PERCEPTION KAYAK ABOARD 35 FT Fiberglass bottom, 5Hp en- YACHT Cruiser VX. Safe and new, with Touring sea kayak. Original Renovated in October 2010. New speedboat, glassfiber, gine, just serviced, works per- Cutter ketch rigged, center only 14 months of use. Has owner, USA import. 17' long, 20x6 meters with space for 2x200 Yamaha. 30h. Price: 2.6 fectly. Price: 50,000 baht. Tel: cockpit, fully equipped warranty. In excellent condi- 63 pounds. Good for begin- 18 divers in own cabins. Sold million baht. Perfect condition. 087-620 8420. VanderStad sailing yacht for tion: only owner has used it. 90 ners or advanced. Two avail- with dive equipment, Bauer Includes GPS, stereo and ra- sale. Tel: 081-842 3961, 087- hours. Price: 350,000 baht. able. Please conatct for more compressor and new dingy dio. Tel: 085-158 7638. Email: SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE 276 7997. Email: gj.bijlsma@ Tel: 089-819 9650. Email: information. Tel: 089-999 7597. [email protected] with 25Hp etc. Price only 2.9 [email protected] More info Sessa Key Largo, 140Hp. gmail.com Website at: Email: [email protected] million baht. Email: info@ see at: www.husiphuket.se/ Mercury outboard. Used for www.phuketbutler.com/node/ For further details, please aidcdive.com speedboat.htm fewer than 100 hours. Comes 1238 LUXURY YACHT see my website at http:// with 9Hp Yamaha backup en- 25m luxury motor yacht for sale. classifieds.russbo.com SELLING BOAT PACIFIC TRIP gine. Free mooring + trailer + 46FT OFFSHORE Construction 95% complete. With many spares. Yanmar, This is your opportunity to sail dinghy + GPS fishfinder. Price: CRUISER-RACER Price: $420,000. Website: Yamaha o/b 15Hp, pumps, romantically across the Pacific 600,000 baht with accessories. For sale. Please contact to www.argusyachts.yolasite.com URGENT SALE fans, blocks, anchors, chain, Ocean. We are looking for Tel: 087-620 8420. Khun Gerrit. Tel: 081-842 3961, 2 MILLION BAHT rope. Too many to list! Rea- someone to sail a Catalac 900 087-276 7997. Email: gj.bijlsma BOAT FOR SALE sonably priced. Call Greg. Tel: @gmail.com Website at: New Power Catamaran, fiber- in July from Curacao to GENTLEMAN'S Tel: 087-385 4018. Email: Phuket. You will need a skip- www.phuketbutler.com/node/ glass, 36 feet in length. Email: [email protected] DINGHY 4.5M 1544 [email protected] per experienced in tidal waters Formerly sailing boat and and crew. Contact Voytek as yacht tender. Glass-over-ply above for more information. Tel: FIBERGLASS BOAT BEAUT FAST CLASSIC 55-FOOT bottom with tongue and SLOOP 084-457 3574 (English). groove redwood top. Suzuki 36 feet with 2 Yamaha 200Hp CATAMARAN One of the prettiest and quick- Email: [email protected] 5Hp 4-stroke. Spruce mast, engines. Just reconditioned. 2010 Speedboat for sale. With 6 double cabins and est in SE! Winner of many boom and rudder. 3 sails. Email: [email protected] 35ft, fiberglass, 2x250,with 105sqm sails. Built in races and regattas! Tel: 081- INFLATABLE CANOE Price: 150,000 baht + 20,000 Suzuki 4-stroke engine, all 2010, in composite. Price: 088 2955. Email: jimremington Sevylor Colorado. New in bag, for trailer. Tel: 074-442170, navigation systems, VHS, 1.1 million baht. Tel: 087- CHALOMARK DINGHY @yahoo.com Please visit our includes paddle and two infla- 089-466 1130 (English & 40Hp and 5Hp engines, can fully equipped for diving and 461 8089. website at www.sail-remington. tors. Price: 8,480 baht. Tel: 087- Thai), 081-896 9319 (En- seat 8 people, like new. Price: fishing. Tel: 083-636 1758. com 077 9816 (English). Email: glish). Email: pygmysperm 180,000 baht, ono. Tel: 089- SAFE SECURE [email protected] [email protected] 652 5664. MOORINGS Safe, secure storage moorings SOLUTIONS TO on the island of Koh Lanta. Tel: THIS WEEK’S 083-104 3109, 084-726 1828 (English). Email: steve@ PUZZLES lantamarineservices.com For further details. please see our Crossword puzzle: www.lantamarineservices.net

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SPEED BOAT FOR SALE For sale 36 foot fiberglass boat. Ideal for diving and sightseeing. Email: pkt [email protected] 40 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

Aircraft For ZENAIR CH701 EUROFOX 'HS-FOX' Airframe Ex Czech Repub- Sale lic. Originally sold to Canada then operated in the USA for 2 years. Imported to Thai- CESSNA 177RG land in 2005. Cowling is the new Czech style. Currently registered and operating with a C of A and 5-year permit. Engine: Rotax 912 ULS, 100 hp. Total time just less than COM Becker; Transpon- 100 hrs. Standard Rotax in- der C Becker; GPS Mov- struments: tachometer, oil ing Map; Intercom 2 seats; temperature & pressure, Electric Attitude Indicator; coolant temperature, fuel Electric Heading Indicator. gauges, ammeter and Engine: Rotax 912S, 80 Hobbs meter. New fuel lines hrs. Airframe: 80 hrs. Exte- and hoses Nov 2010. Dynon rior: new aircraft; Interior: EFIS D6 Attitude, remote new aircraft. For sale at 1.9 fluxgate compass, baromet- million baht. Email: fly@ ric altitude, airspeed, vertical nokaviation.com speed and angle of attack Good cross-country plane option. (cruising speed 135 knots). Backup instruments are Aircraft Registration: HS ASP. Air- analogue airspeed, altimeter craft serial number: 1263. and vertical airspeed indica- Sharing Manufactured 1977. Blue tors, which are independent seal overhauled engine, from Dynon. Whisky com- November 2006 (80hrs). pass: flush panel installed. CIRRUS SR22 Overhauled propeller (80 GPS Garmin 196, flush in- hrs). Airframe: 2,780 hrs. stallation. Panel is anodized Reason of sale: Formerly a in black with circuit breakers 1/3rd partner who does not switches. Radio MOC li- fly anymore. However, now censed VHF Xcom 760 with the law has changed.... intercom and 121.5 Mhz Price: 925,000 baht. Tel: emergency channel priority. We are selling shares in a 081-843 4026. For more PTT on the stick. Co-pilot partnership to own a Cirrus details send email to: PTT included in the wiring SR22 in Thailand. We will [email protected] harness - can be fitted on buy the plane in the US or stick or panel. Transponder Australia. It will be a Cirrus MOC licensed Microair SR22, probably with about ZENAIR CH701 Mode C with altitude en- 1,000+ hours. It will have FOR SALE coder. been manufactured around Zenair with loaded cockpit, in- Flapperons: manual single 2001-2003. It will probably cluding Dynon Flight Instru- setting: Electric trim, stick be 6-9 months before we ment system. Beautiful STOL control with panel LED indi- get it into Thailand. There aircraft. 100 horsepower. cator. Price: 1.4 million baht are now 2 people, including Beautiful flying machine. baht (or best offer). myself, who are in for a Cruise about 70 kts. Stall share, and we want 2 Come have a look. The more. Estimated price per about 25 kts. Take off dis- aircraft is registered as tance about 50 meters. All share: US$55,000. I am U-P21 and is located at American, and the other metal. Looking for a share Eastern Airfield, Pattaya. partner (however, new regula- partner is Australian. tions on 5-year permit in Thai- Contact Gerry Lategan Contact Nathan land make this difficult). Call Tel: 087- 140 4174 Tel: 081-917 8743 Suchard. Tel: 081-810 4510. Email Email: nchristoff www.phuketflying.com [email protected] @litehouseasia.com

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FURY ABATED: FC Phuket supporters in a jubilant mood after their win last Saturday. Photos: Apinun Saithong NOT TICKLED PINK: Kone Adama is molested by Chainat player. Hulks elated with 4-1 win By Neil Quail Panupong managed to scramble minutes later just outside the pen- card several minutes before the the ball away. alty box by Chainat’s Kouadio final whistle blew to signal victory FOUR goals and three points gave Soon after, Leuchar drew gasps Daniel N Pascal. Sarach bent a ris- for Phuket. the FC Phuket faithful a reason to of despair from Phuket fans when ing shot from a dead-ball, through Although a positive result, celebrate their first win in six weeks he lost control of a strike from the wall and again past Panupong there is no change in position for against an unruly Chainat FC at Chainat’s Tuwadon Suwonchart, into the top right corner, giving FC Phuket who remain ninth in divi- Surakul Stadium last Saturday. which fortunately deflected off Phuket a 3-1 lead. sion one of the Thai Premier Phuket coach Sompong the post rather than hitting the back Chainat’s discipline soon disin- League with 23 points after 16 Wattana was determined his of the net. tegrated and Thongchai Nalaitong games. team would play disciplined foot- Phuket’s first goal came from received the first red card of the Phuket began their Toyota ball and a petulant “Hornbills” a Sarach Yooyen free-kick on 25 evening after a vicious hack at the League Cup campaign on played into the hands of his tac- minutes. Taken from the left cor- shins of Watcharapong in the 73rd Wednesday June 15 when they tics, which paid dividends in the ner of the penalty area, Panupong minute. faced Bangkok Christian second-half. could only block Sarach’s Paulo Renato opened his ac- College. An opening salvo from the wicked strike. Niran Funtong count for Phuket and gave his side The next league match is sched- home side began after just three met the rebound on the edge of a fourth goal in the 79th minute. uled for June 25, again at home. minutes. Abdoul Coulibaly picked the box, and his venomous shot Niran neatly swung a corner in Phuket’s opposition will be out an unmarked Paulo Renato on met Chainat’s net. from the right as Renato reached Songkhla FC (Fighting Bulls) who the edge of Chainat’s penalty area, Minutes before the first half the near post and superbly con- are currently placed fourth in the and after one touch sent a left foot ended, Phuket’s warranted claims trolled his header down and wide league on 32 points. shot streaking toward goal. for a penalty were refused. of a defender on the far post. Phuket’s supporters should Chainat’s goalkeeper, Panupong Watcharapong Jun-ngam was bla- after the Phuket player received Chainat’s Chalemsuk Kaew- prepare for an onslaught of Pijittham was up to the early task, tantly shoulder-charged to the the first yellow card of the match sooktae couldn’t contain his Songkhla fans, considering the and made a ground inside the in the 66th minute. frustration, and a snap at Sarach team has the highest average at- spectacular Other Division One results from penalty area by It was an inspirational change, was awarded with a second yel- tendance for division one games. save to deny last weekend Sumeth Yooto. as Kone was mauled to the ground low and the game’s second red Kick-off is at 6pm. Phuket an early Rajapracha Thailand FC 2 - 0 The referee lead. Suphan Buri FC waved play to Only a BBCU 3 - 0 Airforce Untd continue and minute later, RBAC 1 - 1 Chantaburi following a Phuket knock- clumsy charge ed on their Bangkok Utd. 1 - 0 Saraburi FC upfield, Chainat opposition’s JW Rangsit FC 1 - 3 Buriram FC Songkhla FC 5 - 1 Samut Prakarn manufactured door again PTT Rayong 6 - 0 Thai Honda a free-kick 30 with a 20-yard Chiang Mai FC 1 - 2 Bangkok FC yards from free-kick from Phuket’s goal the right sideline that sent the ball on the left. The set-piece was toward the near post. Chainat’s initially cleared, but the ball was Suradech Saotaisong was alert sent back to Phuket’s left post and used his head to clear the and then headed across the face danger. of the goal, where Tuwadon Chainat’s captain Narongchai Suwonchart volleyed the loose Vachiraban lost control of the ball ball into the roof of the net. in the 13th minute, but Phuket’s Two minutes into the second clearance only reached Ratchapol half, Sarach’s cultured right foot Nawanno. He snapped a shot at found Nene B Tre Sylvestre from goal, but Phuket’s goalkeeper, a corner on the left, who flighted Leuchar Juntawong deflected the his header into the top right cor- effort wide. ner of the Chainat goal, putting the Suphat Aonthong cracked a score at 2-1. volley from a Sarach Yooyen cor- Kone Adama came on as a sub- ner in the 16th minute, but stitute for Pongsak Panicharoen 42 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011 New record for ‘Run Paradise’

By Neil Quail

GRITTY Russian Vsevolod Khudyakov surged through the 2011 Laguna Phuket International Mara- thon (LPIM) 42-kilometer course on Sunday, setting a new record of two hours, 33 minutes and 51 sec- onds (02:33:51). Khudyakov, from Khabarovsk, eastern Russia, almost missed reg- istration on Saturday, signing up with only minutes to spare. Fearing he would not remem- ber his way back to the Laguna start-line, Khudyakov found a sheltered spot on a nearby beach and slept under the stars the night before his record-breaking run. “I read about the marathon and decided I wanted to run it,” he said. MEDALS OF HONOR: Laguna marathon winners. Photos: Christian Mouchet COMING IN FROM THE COLD: Russian winner Vsevolod Khudyakov. “It was a beautiful course and than 13 minutes off the current of 03:30:46, slightly behind last mental strains of distance running, resented at LPIM 2011 reflecting very unlike any I’ve run before. I world record, disputably held by the year’s time of three hours and 21 which she certainly employed dur- its growing international appeal,” really enjoyed my marathon and great Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia. minutes set by Thailand’s Than- ing her own race. he said. I’m very pleased that I finished This new LPIM benchmark is yathorn Samutnoi. “It was hard, extremely hard. “The other great aspect of the so well,” said Khudyakov. over five minutes faster than the Great Britain’s Moira Lowe fol- When the sun came out at about event has been the awareness gen- “My goal is to run the mara- time of 02:39:23 set by Stephen lowed shortly after Kauri with a the 27km mark I knew I would erated for the charities involved. thon at the London Olympics in Paine from Australia in 2009. time of 03:39:07, while Australia’s struggle. However, I aimed for five Thai film star, Mario Maurer has 2012, but this depends on my Last year’s winning time of Angela Stevens took 03:42:45 to and a half hours, so I’m very happy brought a lot of focus to the fund- studies, my coach and my race 02:40 (Charkrit Boonkong) would complete the course and gain third with my time,” Julia told the raising for Baan Klong Mai Daeng times improving,” he added. only have secured second place place on the podium for her efforts. Phuket Gazette. and has been a wonderful charity The gutsy Russian missed out at this year’s event, that position Julia Thorn completed her Director of Marketing Commu- ambassador,” Robin added. on soaking in the scenic side of going to Christopher Paulett of the 115th marathon in a time of five nications and Events, Robin Three contestants from reality the “Run Paradise”, setting off in United States with a time of hours and 24 minutes. This was Wilson expressed his delight with TV show The Biggest Loser Asia, darkness at 4:30am. He crossed 02:51:24 also the fifth marathon she has the 2011 event and Asia’s fastest with a combined weight loss of the finish line just after 7am. Thailand’s Lekcome Carad- completed in an attempt to finish growing destination marathon. around 150 kilograms, completed According to the International loung placed third, finishing 10 marathons over 10 consecu- “It’s been a fantastic day. This the half marathon as part of their Association of Athletics Federation three minutes later in a time of tive weekends. year has seen a record number of new lifestyle and to also help lo- (IAAF) website, the 22-year-old 02:54:31 Immediately after the LPIM entries and a new course record. cal charities. engineering student completed last Mari Kauri was the first woman press conference on Saturday, Julia Our new champion is quite the The Phuket Gazette is a proud month’s Moscow Marathon in a to finish the LPIM full marathon. had imparted valuable advice and character. media sponsor of Phuket’s larg- personal best time of 2:16:24, less The Finnish national posted a time strategies on how to deal with the Some 45 countries were rep- est sporting event. PPAO basketball gets air for 2012 league THE PHUKET Provincial Admin- “Basketball PPAO Phuket Junior standing players from the two istration Organization (OrBorJor) League 2011” will be held at leagues will be invited to train and the Phuket Basketball Club Saphan Hin, Gymnasium 1, on with the Phuket Basketball Youth have scored a “slam dunk” for the June 25. The league will run until Squad. sport with confirmation of this September 23 with matches start- Eighteen players have already year’s second provincial basket- ing at 4pm every Friday. been selected in preparation for the ball competition. OrBorJor President Paiboon 2012 Thailand Youth Games to be The opening ceremony of the Upatising said this week that out- held in Phuket in March next year. If any of those selected perform particularly well, they may even get funding to continue into university education,” added Mr Paiboon. The competition will have a boys league with nine teams and a separate girls league with six teams. All players must be under 17 years old. Schools and colleges repre- sented in the boys league include Satree Phuket School, Muang ALLEY-OOP: Representatives from some of the 15 participating schools Thalang School, Kajornkiet Suksa in the PPAO Phuket Basketball Junior League 2011. School, Phuket Thaihua School, league include Satree Phuket league will receive 10,000 baht, Phutthamongkolnimit School, School, Kathuwittaya School, 5,000 baht for the first runner- Phuket Wittayalai School, Muslim Muang Thalang School, Kajornkiet up, 3,000 baht for the second Wittaya Phuket School, Phuket Suksa School, Phuket Wittayalai runner-up and 2,000 baht for third Technical College and Phuket Vo- School and Phuket Vocational Edu- place, in addition to trophies and cational Education College. cation College. medals. Those represented in the girls The winning team from each – Pimwara Choksakulpan June 18 - 24, 2011 PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Upset in Phuket Snooker Cup By Neil Quail Thirapongpaiboon in Monday’s pre-qualify- ing matches. THEPCHAIYA Uh-nooh pocketed a cheque Burden was himself next to stumble. for 100,000 baht and his first ranking tour- Ranked at 57 in the world, Burden should nament title last Saturday, winning the have eased past Poramin Danjirakul, but it Sangsom Phuket Snooker Cup at the Royal was the Thai player who took the scalp of Paradise Hotel in Patong. the British player. The 27-year-old Thai player eased At the other end of the draw, Stuart through his first-round game against Bingham was made to scramble on several Phaitoon Phonbun by 4 frames to 0, but occasions to recover frame deficits. had slightly stiffer opposition in his con- As the highest ranking player in the tour- quest of Dechatwat Poomjang, defeating nament, Bingham should have waltzed his compatriot by a score of 4 frames to 3. through his matches, but found his Thai Ratchapol Pu-Ob-Orm, better known as opposition very much up to the challenge. James Wattana on the western snooker cir- A pre-qualifying round victory over Nakorn cuit, awaited Thepchaiya in Friday’s Chapol was followed by a 4-1 win over semi-final. Ratchapol had muscled his way Chuchart Trairatt-anapradit. through a pre-qualifying match against Bingham’s subsequent matches were Pramual Jantad and followed that victory hard fought battles. The world number 17 with wins over Supoj Saenla (4-2) and trailed in his next two games against Noppadun Sangil (4-0). Passakorn Suwannawat and fellow-ranked With Ratchapol playing well, it seemed professional Issara Kachaiwong, but even- this match would be a formality for the tually found his form to win both games in world number 67. the deciding seventh frame, 4-3. This game saw the third top 100 profes- In the final game played on Saturday, sional fall as Thepchaiya bundled Ratchapol Thepchaiya and Bingham broke at 1pm in WHO KNEW: Thepchaiya Uh-nooh after his win over Stuart Bingham. Photo: Siam Sports out of the tournament by a score of 4 front of a 200-strong partisan crowd eager opportunities well and notched three frames This he did, and sealed his win by 5 frames to 3. for a Thai win. in a row to take a one frame lead. frames to 3 to become the second Sangsom Briton Alfie Burden began the An upset seemed a pipe-dream as Thepchaiya knew he had to close the Phuket Snooker champion. tournament’s pruning of professionals by Bingham went 3-1 ahead in the best of nine door on Bingham in the eighth so as not to The Phuket Gazette are sponsors for the defeating world number 87, Thanawat match, but the young Thai player took his allow a deciding frame. Sangsom Phuket Snooker Cup. Phuket Property Dot Com Pro-Am a prize golf event THE 2011 Phuket Property Dot Com Pro-Am Invitational was due to tee off on Friday at the Laguna Phuket Golf Club. As this newspaper went to print, 120 golfers, including 30 professionals and 90 amateurs, were getting ready to play in the sold-out event for prizes valued at more than five million baht. A 1.6 Mini Cooper S was up for grabs. Peter Bolton, co-founder of title sponsor Phuket Property Dot AutoExpress for players with the Com, said he was proud to be a skill to down-in-one at the 150- part of the competition for the yard par three hole 16. second consecutive year. AutoExpress general manager, “The inaugural event last year Saksri Kerdphol, said she was was a resounding success and we hopeful one of the players could are confident our continued spon- win the Mini Cooper S on the day sorship will provide strong of the event. foundations for the event and al- She was also keen to highlight low it grow in the future,” he said. that the event would be raising “It’s not every day golfers can money for the Phuket Has Been meet and play with professionals, Good To Us Foundation, a char- and where better to do this than ity based in Kamala that provides in Phuket,” he said. English-language education for In the run-up to the event cad- more than 700 Thai children. dies will have been rubbing their More prizes were up for grabs hands in anticipation, as extra large for best team stableford points, tips were expected if their player, best player (male and female) and professional or amateur, shot a nearest the pin on every hole. hole-in-one at the competition. Further prizes were also avail- A whopping 1.2 million baht boat able at the gala dinner, scheduled or a car worth 2.8mn baht were up after the competition at the B-Lay for grabs for hole-in-one hot shots. Tong Resort in Patong. The Sessa 19 Key Largo day For more information visit W: boat from Max-Marine Asia was ProAm-Phuket.com. the hole-in-one prize at the 150- See next week’s issue of the yard par three hole 11. Phuket Gazette for more on the And the car, a Mini Cooper S event. Turbo, was provided courtesy of – Neil Quail 44 PHUKET GAZETTE June 18 - 24, 2011

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