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Friday, January 18 – Thursday, January 24, 2019 Since 2011 / Volume IX / No. 3 20 Baht FAMILY OF BRIT CEO INSIST HE WAS MURDERED > PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 3 Smart Driver’s Licences launch CREAM OF hits legal curb THE CORALS

LIFE PAGE 11 Baz Daniel looks back at the ride of a lifetime Photo: Prarop Plangngarn, Chief of the Phuket Marine National Park Operation Center 2 SUNSCREEN AMONG CONTRIBUTING FACTORS KILLING PHUKET’S CORAL REEFS

The Phuket News of a national committee to protect tours, snorkelling and scuba diving, weaker in recovering from other [email protected] marine and coastal resources. commercial fishing, wastewater, and effects, even coral bleaching from Joining him will be Department others,” he told The Phuket News warmer water temperatures. he impact of harmful con- of Marine and Coastal Resources this week. In contained environments, the SPORT PAGE 32 taminants in sunscreen as (DMCR) regional chief Watcharin Na “Phuket’s coral reefs need more effect can be much more pronounced. Ta contributing factor in the Thalang, responsible for all marine protection. Sunscreen is not a main In announcing the indefinite Disabled sailing deaths of coral reefs around Phuket natural resources along the Anda- variable directly causing damage to closure of the world-famous Maya will be presented to Deputy Prime man coast. corals, but it will be good to start Bay at Phi Phi Island in October Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan Mr Tanu includes the harmful raising awareness about it at this last year, Chongkhlai Woraphong- boat makes and other high-ranking officials at a elements found in artificial sun- meeting,” he added. sathorn, Deputy Director-General European debut Cabinet meeting in Bangkok today protection creams among the fallout Dr Nalinee Thongtham, an expert of the Department of Natural Parks, (Jan 18). from human activities that are killing at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre Wildlife and Plant Conservation Leading the presentation will be the reefs around Phuket. (PMBC), explained that while the (DNP), explained to the press that the Tanu Nabnien, Director of the con- “Sunscreen is not a major factor parts per million of the harmful ele- hordes of tourists applied sunscreeen servation group Andaman Organisa- alone, but it is one element that is ments in sunscreens are not enough lotions before swimming in the bay tion for Participatory Restoration of contributing to the damage being done to directly cause corals to die, they without knowing that such chemicals Natural Resource. Mr Tanu is also to corals around Phuket, along with do interfere with corals’ health to the eventually killed or seriously dam- the Andaman region representative tourism activities such as ‘try dive’ point that the corals become much aged the corals… CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Loris tout dumps animal with tourist, flees beach to avoid News arrest > page 4 A dying concern Family of Brit CEO in Phuket insist he was murdered The Phuket News [email protected]

he family of a British CEO of an B800-mil- Tlion high-end housing Malaysian tourist Koo Shen Liang, 35, was taken to development in Phuket have hospital after he was revived during a snorkelling filed a formal complaint over trip at Racha Island. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub the police conclusion that his death was an accident. The family insist that the CEO, Malaysian tourist revived Steven James Granville, was murdered. during snorkelling trip The complaint was filed by A MALAYSIAN unconscious and unre- the family’s lawyer, Vincent tourist was resuscitated sponsive. McOwen, at the Technology and brought back to life “They performed CPR Crime Suppression Division Attorney Vincent McOwen holds up a photo of Steven James Granville at the Technology after he was pulled from on him for around 30 min- (TCSD) in Bangkok, reports Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok last Friday (Jan 11). Photo: Khaosod English the water unconscious utes before he regained Khaosod English. and unresponsive during consciousness, and was Of note, the TCSD is over- claimed they had paid a total ued to operate smoothly – was sion of Karon Police, and has a snorkelling trip to Racha then taken back to Chalong seen by the high-profile Im- of B217 million – an average sold to the low-key Corbis lost B15mn in a losing legal Island, south of Phuket, last Pier,” Ms Ariya explained. migration Bureau Chief Pol Lt of B11.4 million each – but Group, a private equity, corpo- battle to get their property Sunday (Jan 13). Mr Koo arrived at Gen Surachate Hakparn, who that Phase 1 of the project rate investment and develop- shares back. Ariya Noktajan, a tour Chalong Pier at about 1pm. previously served as deputy had stalled and Phase 2 had ment group headquartered in The lawyer asked police to guide with the group, ex- Officers from the Phuket commander of the national never begun. Spain, for an undisclosed price. investigate two former partners plained to The Phuket News Tourist Assistance Centre Tourist Police. Mr Granville denied the Corbis sold the hotel to an of Mr Granville who were that the tourist, Koo Shen (TAC) who were on hand Mr McOwen said the fam- deception charges and the overseas investor in December involved in another project Liang, 35, was on a trip at Chalong Pier when Mr ily was coming forward now judge in return denied him 2013. The transaction occurred in 2012, reported Khaosod. organised by tour company Koo arrived, confirmed, that Mr Granville has died bail for the period leading up in the private market and He alleged the pair asked Blue Corner International “Mr Koo, who suffers from after being brain dead for four to his trial. details were not made public. Mr Granville to transfer 99% Co Ltd. asthma, was conscious but years in a UK hospital. He was acquitted and re- Mr Granville was later of Puravarna Resort’s shares Mr Koo had lost con- very weak.” “We are here today to ask leased after 18 months in involved in a horrific bike – worth over B1bn – reasoning sciousness whilst snor- Mr Koo was sped to for a full and fair investiga- custody awaiting trial for accident and was flown home that his criminal record could kelling sometime about the Accident & Emergency tion,” Mr McOwen said. “It deception and his accuser, for permanent care in Britain. affect the project. According 11:30am, Ms Ariya ex- Centre at the yet-to-open is an ongoing case but we are Anand Kumar Sen, at last With a fourth of his brain to Mr McOwen, the siblings plained. Chalong Hospital, then to hearing nothing back. We are report was on bail awaiting heavily damaged, he was promised to return the shares “Tour guides noticed Vachira Phuket Hospital in getting no feedback.” his appeal against a conviction unable to function and spent within six months if a deal from the boat that he was Phuket Town, then trans- Mr Granville was the for making false accusations. four years on hospital bed rest wasn’t forthcoming, not moving and did not ferred to Bangkok Hospital former CEO of the failed However, in 2013, the re- before dying at 52 last year. Less than three months respond to shouts for him Phuket. Puravarna project in Rawai, nowned hotel was offered “He was transferred back after the shares were allegedly to come back to the boat,” Mr Koo and four friends which at the time included for sale for B1.3 billion by to England, where was he was transferred, on June 24, 2013, she said. he was travelling with ar- in its portfolio Phuket’s first Puravarna Holdings, a partner- brain dead. This was not an Mr Granville was seriously “The boat captain and rived in Phuket last Friday luxury hotel, the Royal Phuket ship between Mr Granville’s accident. He suffered for four injured. crew jumped into the water (Jan 11) and were to leave Yacht Club at Nai Harn Beach. company British India PLC and a half years,” the family’s Mr McOwen said the only and managed to pull Mr the island last Monday (Jan Mr Granville was arrested and Spanish company Bosca- lawyer Mr McOwen said last injury found was blunt force Koo back to the boat,” Ms 14), officers at the TAC in April 2010 on charges of de- solidos, which had links to Friday. trauma to Mr Granville’s head, Ariya explained. confirmed. ceiving buyers into paying for Spanish football club Atletico Mr McOwen, 50, said Mr with no wounds elsewhere However, Mr Koo was Eakkapop Thongtub homes at the project that were Madrid. Granville’s family suspected on his body. Police ruled it never built. Nineteen buyers The hotel – which contin- foul play, despite the conclu- an accident. Sunscreens hit agenda for saving corals Continued from page 1 als from getting sick easier. It Island”),” Dr Nalinee said. “This supports all people, ...“Oxybenzone in sunscreen is one variable to avoid while “However, harmful activi- tourists and tour operators, to in particular is a concern in trying to nurse coral reefs back ties have affected 80-90% of realise and take correct ac- addressing the health of corals to health,” she added. the corals around all these sites tion to preserve coral reefs,” in Phuket,” Dr Nalinee told Dr Nalinee pointed out that to what we call ‘medium’ to she said. The Phuket News. coral reefs in Phuket province ‘serious’ damage level,” she “Green Fins call on people “Although we have not yet alone – not including the reefs added. to use less sunscreen by taking Corals are dying. Photo: Dr Nalinee Thongtham / PMBC been able to clearly identify throughout Phang Nga Bay “Some reefs in Phuket are simple actions, such as simply oxybenzone as a major fac- that are technically in the recovering well, but it would wearing long-sleeved clothing, none-3, BP-3); Octinoxate “If you are in the sun for tor in our official reports yet, neighbouring provinces of be better if human activities which is the best protection (Ethylhexyl methoxycin- extended periods of time, you laboratory tests by researchers Phang Nga and Krabi – cov- in these areas are well organ- from the sun,” she said. namate); Methylbenzylid have an option. Please choose have shown it to be harmful,” ered some 13,932 rai (about ised and better controlled,” “They also list all the Camphor (4MBC); and Bu- natural and biodegradable she added. 22.3 square kilometres). she said. contaminants to avoid when tylparaben. sunscreen with non-nano “Reducing the volume “This includes the reefs Dr Nalinee explained that buying sunscreen,” she added. “Many sunscreen contain Zinc Oxide/Titanium Diox- of sunscreens mixed into near Patong Beach, Kata the DMCR openly supports In particular, Green Fins chemicals which cause the ide, all-natural and organic the water will not fix all the Beach, Karon Beach, Nai the suggestions given by the calls on people to avoid buying coral to bleach and die and ingredients,” the Green Fins problems affecting corals, but Yang Beach, the Racha islands, marine conservation Green any sun lotions that include: harm juvenile fishes,” the website notes. (See Greenfins- it will help to prevent the cor- and of course Koh Hei (“Coral Fins project. Oxybenzone (Benzophe- project notes. thailand.org)

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Phuket drivers in the lurch Locals scramble for in ‘Smart licences’ launch ‘free’ beer as Leo issued as the driving licence The Phuket News truck drops load [email protected] numbers. Of note, the app itself fea- SCORES OF PEOPLE onfusion reigned as tures a login window plainly rushed to collect cans of the Department of labelled “PASSPORT” in beer scattered all over the CLand Transport (DLT) English.The rest of the app is road last Friday morning officially released its electronic labelled in Thai language only. (Jan 11) after a truck car- driver’s licences on Tuesday Meanwhile, the Royal rying thousands of cans of (Jan 15), launching a down- Thai Police (RTP) on Tuesday Leo beer dropped its load loadable application that can insisted that a physical driving in Rassada. digitally hold driver authorisa- licence is needed until the law Wichit Police were no- Locals ride off with cans tions and vehicle details. is amended allowing a digital tified of the incident at of Leo beer that fell off DLT Director-General Pi- Only the newer licences with the QR code can be used version to replace them, a around 6am, but due to a truck in Rassada this rapol Tawornsupacharoen on to register through the app, when it gets up and running. process expected to take at there being no traffic police morning (Jan 11). Photo: Tuesday explained that, with Photo: The Phuket News least six months. on duty at the time were Nong Suwanpukdee electronic licenses made valid The new digital driving late to arrive at the scene on Monday, citizens may now register online through the “I have no comment about licence roll-out ran into a on Soi Kingkaew-Uthit. cident is not yet clear but download the DLT’s E-Licence app, which callers said failed it. It may be related to many legal hitch after it was found Upon arrival, police from early investigations it application for either Android to allow them to do so. causes,” he said. that the 1979 Land Transport found scores of people seems that the load dropped or iOS devices. An official at the License However, he added, “We Act requires traffic police to collecting and taking away off the truck because it was However, only the newer Division at the PLTO, who (the PLTO) are only a user (of seize physical driving licences as many cans as they could not secured properly. licenses that feature QR Codes asked not to be named, told the new system). This project when offences are committed. carry. Others were helping “The road is now clear,” on the reverse side can be The Phuket News, “Today I belongs to the Department of Pol Maj Ekkarat Limsang- to gather the cans and clear Capt Wetrangsri added. scanned into the app, he said. received a lot of calls asking Land Transport with the app kat, Deputy Chief of the Police the road. Lt Col Pongpop Praso- The DLT claims that the about the app, which is not linking to an information Education Bureau, said the Hundreds of cans had ppichai, Chief of Phuket digital licences will be more available for people in Phuket centre in Bangkok.” RTP agrees with the DLT's perished on the road. City Traffic Police, told convenient as they don’t re- right now. Chief Banyat also obscure- plan to adopt the new format Phuket City Traffic po- The Phuket News, “Tak- quire drivers to carry cards, “We are waiting for of- ly noted, “This application is and the RTP has drafted a law lice Capt Chatree Wetrang- ing assets that belong to and they contain more infor- ficials in Bangkok to fix it active for Thai users with Thai to validate the digital version. sri told The Phuket News, others is an act of theft. It mation for use by authorities, first, then people will be able driving licences, and does not Motorists are advised to “We received notice of this is for the owner to decide reported state news agency to link their licences through include foreign users.” carry their paper licences until accident early this morning if they want to file a claim. NNT. the app,” she added. Mr Banyat declined to the law is amended, or else at about 6am. The driver of Subsequently the police can Yet, the Phuket Land PLTO Chief Banyat Kan- elaborate further, despite they may face an additional the truck is not injured and work on bringing charges Transport Office (PLTO) on tha declined to comment on many expats in Phuket hav- charge for failing to carry with the truck is not damaged. to those involved.” Tuesday received a deluge whether or not the system ing Thai driving licences them their physical driving “The cause of the ac- The Phuket News of calls asking about how to works as yet in Phuket. with their passport numbers licences, he said.

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Wat Chalong Fair returns for 111th year of festivities Tout dumps slow THE ANNUAL WAT Chalong Fair, held each year to coincide with Chinese New loris with tourist Year, this year will be held The Phuket News from Feb 4-10. [email protected] Chalong Mayor Samran Jindaphol as chairman of the Chalong Mayor Samran tout dumped the slow Jindaphol. Photo: PR Dept fair’s organising committee, loris he was carrying announced the dates last with a tourist then ran Thursday (Jan 10). A GENERAL MANAGER respects to the Lord Buddha. away to avoid arrest at Kata The fair has been observed Many Buddhists visit the Beach on Monday (Jan 14). Jason Beavan for 111 years, Mayor Samran temple during the fair to make Piyawat Sukon, Chief of 086 479 7471 [email protected] pointed out. merit and pay their respects the Khao Phra Thaew Non- Wat Chalong, or Chalong to sacred objects and to the Hunting Area Conservation Temple, is the largest temple highly revered Luang Por Centre in Thalang, led a team in Phuket and its annual fair Chaem, who was Abbot at of officers to Kata Beach on matches the temple’s size and Wat Chalong for 81 years, Monday after receiving tip- prominence, running for seven from 1827 to 1908. offs from tourists. Officers believe the slow loris tout was tipped off by days and seven nights. The Wat Chalong Fair The tip-offs reported that other vendors at the beach. Photo: DNP Officially called Wat Chai- is organised each year to a tout was walking along the thararam, Chalong Temple coincide with Chinese New beach and charging tourists to official duties, they saw the We believe that we have seen is the spiritual and cultural Year, which this year will be have their photos taken with tout on the sand, but much this man before,” Mr Piyawat centre of local people and the celebrated on Feb 5. a slow loris. further along the beach. said. annual fair is an opportunity In accordance with the When Mr Piyawat and his “We nearly caught him,” “We have given a for people in the community Chinese zodiac, this year, team arrived at the beach, still Mr Piyawat told The Phuket description to the Karon Police to gather and have fun with 2019, is the Year of the Pig. dressed in their uniforms, as News. for them to find him, and we entertainment and pay their The Phuket News is required when performing “We believe that he was have brought the slow loris tipped off by other vendors on back with us to Khao Phra the beach as we were heading Thaew,” he added. up the beach to catch him,” Local police were not SALES SUPPORT he said. available to assist the team Siriporn (Nok) Seangmas The tout left the slow loris on Monday, he said. 086 479 7470 [email protected] he had in hand and ran off on “I have been coordinating foot, Mr Piyawat explained. with local municipalities and Mr Piyawat, on behalf of police about stopping ille- the DNP, filed formal report gal slow loris touts, but they of the incident to the Karon continue all around Phuket Police. because the benefit is worth “My officials saw his face. it. The fine is so low,” he said.

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The Phuket News @thephuketnews [email protected] EDITORIAL TOP 10 STORIES ON thephuketnews.com ‘Reviving’ drowning victims Phuket Immigration task force busts wedding pho- espite progress in non-medical professionals ously unconscious drowning 1 tographers from China procedures to ‘bring (lay rescuers) takes four to patient requires full CPR with Celebration of Life service CONTACT US people back from the six hours. Courses should be rescue breathing. Unless marine [email protected] 076 612 550 D to be held for Phuket expat dead’ only 45% of victims of repeated every two years to crews are trained in full CPR, 2 Gary Moody sudden cardiac arrest survive maintain proficiency. reports of revival after having KODCHANAT THINSEPON Chinese tourist drowns on until hospital discharge. This A common-sense approach no pulse for extended periods snorkelling tour at Racha Editor statistic applies only to devel- to reduce snorkelling deaths in of time are unlikely to be accu- 3 Locals scramble for ‘free’ oped countries with a long Phuket is a requirement for all rate. Properly performed CPR beer as Leo truck drops CHRIS HUSTED history of promoting bystander marine tour personnel to have is physically exhausting for a 4 load Executive Editor CPR, and only those that current CPR training. trained rescuer. It is impossible 084 307 7408 Phuket Opinion: Getting [email protected] receive prompt CPR (within A recent innovation in for one or two untrained crew 5 safety right six minutes of cessation of lay rescuer CPR is the ‘hands members to perform proper Fifteen years working in news and Phuket residents vote covering local issues and events heartbeat). Hypothermia- -only’ version. Studies show CPR correctly for an extended against U-turn flyover in Phuket, with 18-month hiatus related cardiac arrests are that many people trained in period of time. 6 spent working for the Brunei Times French tourist injured as on Borneo. From Queensland, the exception, but these are CPR were reluctant to perform In Phuket it can be difficult parasail ride lands on tour Australia; 10 years living in the UK unlikely in Phuket. it in real life. Many were afraid to verify with the hospital 7 boat before moving to Phuket in 2000. Degree in business manage- ment. Spare time spent sailing or with family. Cardiac arrest victims who of rescue breathing (mouth-to- whether initial reports of re- Family of British CEO in don’t receive CPR have a near- mouth), that they would con- vival are accurate. Ambulance Phuket insist he was mur- zero chance of survival. Of tract a communicable disease. EMT’s reports on incidents 8 dered PORIA MERMAND those 45% that survive until ‘Hands only’ CPR, without may be considered confidential Still no charges over deadly News & Sport Editor hospital discharge, many have rescue breathing, is almost as patient information and be 9 collision in Chalong that [email protected] permanent neurological dam- effective as full CPR, with one difficult to obtain. It is likely killed two tourists age, and fewer still will be alive important exception: it is not that many of these reports of From risk analyst to music producer All safe after Russian tour to news editor, Poria has worked in one year later. effective in asphyxiation and revival declared by untrained bus collides with pickup on various contrasting fields following his 10 Phuket coastal road graduation from university. Growing CPR is a skill that can be drowning cases. tour crews are inaccurate at up in central London before moving learned by children as young Effective CPR which results best. Unfortunately, most of Visit thephuketnews.com to Phuket in 2016, he has but one as 5 years old. A course taught in return of spontaneous circu- these victims are unlikely to ambition, freedom. for all the latest news by a certified instructor to lation – or revival – in a previ- survive to hospital discharge.

AMY BRYANT Lifestyle Editor HAVE YOUR SAY [email protected] Former freelance writer and editor for Wedding crashers employees’ efforts and their “We send her back her family” atrocious, to put it politely! a music news and reviews website in business is outside of Thailand, to “We wish her all the best in Galong the UK. Now turning her hobby into Re: Phuket Immigration a career with The Phuket News and task force busts wedding there is nothing preventing Canada”. Great job, UNHCR! broadening her scope from music them from photographing in Kurt Ah, on reading the story to, well, everything. Likes the weird photographers from China and wonderful. It would seem that a Chi- Thailand, despite the profits it would appear the local ‘ob- nese-speaking Thai could do accruing outside of Thailand. My way or the jection’ to the flyovers is less very well in this business. Jor12 highway about aesthetics and more TANYALUK ‘MANGO’ Foot about being able to sell more SAKOOT And Phuket keeps wonder- Re: Phuket residents vote land at inflated prices. against U-turn flyover Reporter There are about 8-10 teams ing why Chinese tourism is at The U-turns clearly won’t 091 165 0260 First, I admit not hav- working on a daily basis in an all time low, and why this be cheaper with more land [email protected] ing travelled every country, Kamala on the main street, in is the worst high season in required but it’s not like people but why are there so many 10 years #shootingyourself- here to want to feather their front of the school and near the U-turns, and so many be- inthefoot own nest is it! One supposes NATTINEE ‘MILK’ cop shop. They have been a ing dangerously placed, on Ruben Bal ugly elevated U-turns would KITTISITTO pain in the backside for nearly Phuket? have a negative impact on Translator a year now. About time they Rorri_2 082 422 7933 were dealt with. Funny how New beginnings property values as well. [email protected] Fascinated they have been untouched for Re: Saudi teen runaway Drive from Phuket Town to so long. It’s almost as if the leaves for Canada the airport and back. Experi- NITAD ‘TAE’ MANEE Kamala cops frequent the A happy ending. Let us ence the danger and inconven- Changing tide THANAPONG ‘OAK’ KHAO-AMPHAIPHAN restaurant that acts as their hope she isn’t a victim of ience of ground-level U-turns Re: Phuket’s fishing indus- front! some more patriarchy in way NIRAVIT ‘MOS’ VORAVANITCHA due to heavy and increasing try praises lifting of EU Fascinated of “honour”. ’yellow card’ Graphic designers amount of traffic. Nicely de- Christysweet signed flyover U-turns can fit I had the opportunity And the reason for them in and contribute to smooth to work with professor Lae not arresting the hoards of So decent people do exist. and less polluting traffic. Look Dilokvidhyarat and unions The Phuket News illegal Chinese wedding pho- Good on you, Canada. at buses making a U-turn now. here in Phuket in 1978, 40 tographers on Kamala beach, Zo Sikander They need three or four lanes years ago. It is no better now @thephuketnews is....? to do so, blocking/holding up for unions. Geoffrey Morris From beginning to end the the traffic streams. The labour officer ask the press was given contradictory Kurt workers about their conditions If these photographers are ADVERTISING information by authorities. It in the presence of the captain. engaged by a business in China was all the time ‘adjusted’. I The objection is probably Who dares to tell the truth? and work in an individual guess because it became an that it is more difficult to cut A union representative, not 076 612 550 ext. 605 capacity as an employee, are international affair and Thai in line on a flyover U-turn the crew onboard, should be Fax: 076 612 553 paid by the employer in China, authorities had to tune down than the existing U-turns. The asked. the employer gains from the and downplay their role from driving manners at U-turns are bojon [email protected] thephuketnews.com 99/7 Moo 1 (Billion Plaza), T. Kathu, A. Kathu, Phuket 83120 Have an opinion? Comment on stories at thephuketnews.com

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 THAILAND NEWS 7 Bangkok brings the rain cause of the air pollution was people living in Bangkok who BANGKOK exhaust fumes from vehicles. suffer from allergies. Bangkok Post He said he had ordered These patients will have City Hall and the Transport to see a health practitioner at ollution reigned in the Ministry to find ways to have least once at an average cost capital this week, with motorists change to more of B1,000 per visit. The initial PBangkok ranking the environmentally friendly B20 increase in healthcare cost ninth worst city on Earth for Biodiesel, adding that the arising from the dust pollution air quality. The detrimen- Energy Ministry was also told is estimated at B1.6-3.1bn. tal effects of air pollution to accelerate the production Foreign tourists are already caused by the fine dust that of this kind of fuel. shunning travel to Bangkok has blighted Bangkok and He said stringent law en- and shifting to other destina- surrounding areas since late forcement must be carried tions in Thailand because of last year sparked an official out against motorists whose the toxic haze, but they could warning from the Pollution vehicles emit black exhaust skip the country entirely if the Control Department (PCD) smoke. problem lingers, K-Research on Jan 6 that air quality in “If they are found, they said. Bangkok was set to worsen. must be impounded,” said It noted that foreign media This week, hazardous dust Gen Prayut. He also instructed outlets have begun to report particles covered greater Bang- relevant agencies to deal with on Bangkok’s status as one kok as the air force sent planes dust that comes from construc- of the 10 worst cities for dust to spray water onto parts of the A plane of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation seeds clouds tion sites and crop-burning. that exceeds world safety capital to alleviate pollution. to generate rain in greater Bangkok. Photo: AFP / Pornchai Kittiwongsakul The initial economic loss standards. Rainmaking has reduced from the fine dust fouling the The Tourism Authority hazardous dust particulate districts of Bangkok and parts together with measures on the closures in critically haze- air in Bangkok and surround- of Thailand (TAT) advised levels in greater Bangkok, of Nonthaburi and Pathum ground to control dust and affected areas are among vari- ing areas is estimated at B2.6 tourists to monitor Bangkok’s with readings significantly Thani provinces. smoke,” Mr Buddhipongse ous proposals pitched by Prime billion or more, says Kasikorn air pollution and take precau- lower, government spokesman On Wednesday particulate said. Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Research Center (K-Research). tions when necessary. The Buddhipongse Punnakanta levels dropped to safe lev- The Pollution Control De- Asking people not to panic, The loss estimate is based TAT will continue to assess said on Wednesday (Jan 16). els in some areas of greater partment expected weather Gen Prayut announced plans on opportunity cost from the the overall situation and issue Mr Buddhipongse said the Bangkok, with readings of conditions to improve, with for a meeting on Wednesday haze’s impact on health and timely updates as appropriate, Agriculture and Cooperatives 35-65mcg, compared with rain forecast for 20% of greater of agencies to discuss joining tourism. while assuring all that the Ministry reported that rain- last Sunday’s peak of 195mcg. Bangkok before the week’s forces and come up with a In terms of public health, relevant Thai authorities are making operations started at The safe level is capped end. suitable solution to the haze. K-Research estimates that doing everything possible to 3pm on Tuesday and resulted at 50mcg. The use of more envi- He said his deputy was told dust pollution has aggravated minimise the impact of the in rain in Phaya Thai, Prawet, “Rainmaking to reduce the ronmentally friendly B20 to chair the meeting. allergic reactions for at least smog on visitors from abroad Bang Kapi and Huai Khwang pollution level would continue, biodiesel and temporary school Gen Prayut said the main 50% of the roughly 2.4 million as well as residents.

BRN appoints ‘anti-peace’ chief PATTANI

THE BARISAN REVO- lusi Nasional (BRN) has ap- pointed a new leader in a move believed to reflect the group’s unwillingness to be part of peace talks with the Thai government, according to a source with the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4. A CCTV screengrab shows the moment one of the attack- The change came after ers with an automatic weapon got off the motorcycle Dulloh Waemanor, the previ- pillion to check the death of the police sergeant he had ous leader, was encouraged by just murdered. Photo: Bangkok Post Malaysian authorities to attend new rounds of peace talks Pattani’s Khok Pho district Gunmen on the first mo- facilitated by the Malaysian and some other senior police torcycle attacked the police government, said the source. officers at the station have station’s front security booth, Mr Dulloh has been re- been abruptly transferred killing Pol Sgt Chaloemphonl placed by Kho Zari, 60, the following last Sunday’s major Khomkham, while those on secretary-general of the BRN, daytime attack. the second and third motorcy- said the source. In an order signed by the cles sprayed the police station The current flare-up in chief of the Provincial Police building with bullets. violence in the deep south Region 9, Pol Col Amphai The attackers on the first happened under the leadership Chumchuay, the chief of the at- motorcycle also snatched an of the BRN’s new president, a tacked station, was transferred M4 rifle, a pistol and a bullet- former Islamic teacher from on Monday to Yala’s police proof vest from the murdered Pattani’s Sai Buri district operation centre, said Pol Maj officer. who has moved to live in the Gen Piyawat Chalermsri, chief Following the incident, northern part of Kelantan. of Pattani Provincial Police. local police have been told These fresh attacks were The investigation launched maintain a constant state of intended to demonstrate the into the attack, which left a readiness around the clock BRN’s leading role in the police sergeant dead, found as this case shows that fresh southern insurgency, added there were six attackers on attacks may happen at any the source. three motorcycles, all using time, not only at night as in In related news, the chief AK-47 rifles and concealing the past. of Na Pradu police station in their faces. Bangkok Post

@thephuketnews 8 THAILAND NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Blacklisted for ‘bad deeds’ Belarusian ‘sex coach’ claiming Trump secrets to be deported to complete,” Gen Surachate US State Department described BANGKOK told A FP. as “bizarre”. AFP “They are blacklisted from A friend of theirs who Thailand permanently for has been involved in the case Belarusian model who conducting bad deeds.” and was at the court told AFP claimed she had proof The risque seminar was led they were “very happy” with Aof Russian efforts to by self-styled Russian seduc- the verdict. help Donald Trump win office tion guru Alex Kirillov and Vashukevich, who has was set to be deported after some participants wore shirts penned a book about seducing being convicted on Tuesday that said “sex animator” even oligarchs, also faces legal prob- (Jan 15), nearly a year after though one participant at the lems in Russia. Mr Deripaska her arrest in Thailand for time described it as more of won an invasion of privacy participating in a “sex train- a romance and relationship lawsuit against her and Kirillov ing course”. course. in July after a video apparently Anastasia Vashukevich, Mr Kirillov, who has filmed by the model showed known by her pen name Nas- served as a spokesperson for the tycoon vacationing with tya Rybka, has been held in the mostly Russian group, an influential Russian deputy custody since a police raid in told reporters he believes they prime minister. the seaside resort of Pattaya were set up. Kremlin-connected Mr last February. Belarusian model Anastasia Vashukevich, better known by her pen name Nastya Rybka, ”I think somebody ordered Deripaska and Manafort, Mr Vashukevich had travelled prepares to board a prison van after the court trial in Pattaya, following her arrest in a [our arrest]… for money,” he Trump’s ex-campaign manager, to Thailand after becoming police raid on a sex training course. Photo: AFP / file said. did business together in the embroiled in a political scan- Vashukevich and Kirillov mid-2000s. dal with Russian aluminium aided Mr Trump’s 2016 elec- licitation and illegal assembly. Immigration chief Pol Lt had once expressed fear of Manafort has since been tycoon Oleg Deripaska, a tion victory. “The court found them all Gen Surachate Hakparn said being deported back to Rus- convicted in the US of finan- one-time associate of US But the material never guilty of soliciting sex,” said they would be transferred to an sia and at one stage called on cial crimes related to political President Trump’s disgraced surfaced and critics dismissed a judge on the panel, handing immigration detention centre Washington for help. work he did in Ukraine before former campaign director Paul it as a publicity stunt. them three-year sentences and in Bangkok and deported. But Vashukevich later the 2016 election, as well as Manafort. The Pattaya Provincial $6,000 (about B190,000) fines “The next step, I will co- blamed the US for their im- witness tampering. She set off a scramble for Court convicted her and sev- but reducing the sentences to ordinate with the Russian prisonment. He also admitted to provid- details after promising to re- en co-defendants after they time served. government for their depor- Both Washington and Mos- ing polling data to a Russian veal “missing puzzle pieces” suddenly pleaded guilty to “The court releases them tation, which will likely take cow publicly had shrugged off with intelligence ties during regarding claims the Kremlin multiple charges including so- today,” the judge added. one week for all the processes Vashukevich’s story, which the the 2016 presidential race.

Suspected rapist of own mother arrested CHIANG MAI A MAN WAS ARRESTED in a forest in Doi Saket district on Tuesday (Jan 16) for allegedly assaulting and raping his biological mother last month. Chaiya Tana, 31, a native Police arrest Chaiya Tana, 31, in Doi Saket on Tuesday. of Doi Saket, was arrested after police had his friend had been convicted of the his elder sister who had to send him drugged drinks and murder of his stepfather when leave home. bananas in the forest not far he was a teenager. After being Just before the arrest, his from his home. freed, he had been in and out friend told police that Mr Pennapha Ornputtha restrains "Olieng", who killed a cat at her house. Photo: He had hidden there since of prison for other crimes. Chaiya phoned him and asked Bangkok Post the alleged assault and rape of Local residents were said to for food. Police then gave his 66-year-old mother at their be scared of him because he him the food and drinks and home in Ban Talad Khilek was allegedly violent when searched the forest from early Woman faces fine, prison, village in tambon Mae Pong drunk. Tuesday morning. Police found of Doi Saket district on Dec 11. Apart from the suspected him late in the morning. after filming her dog kill cat Media reported Mr Chaiya rape, he reportedly assaulted Bangkok Post Pla Pak district. A key piece animal rights group alerted NAKHON of evidence handed over to authorities in the district. PHANOM the police was a video clip The owner promised to showing “Olieng”, the dog, cooperate with police and THE OWNER OF A ‘PIT attacking and killing the cat said she did not deliberately bull’ has been charged for at her house, which is also release the dog to attack animal cruelty by allowing a restaurant. the cat. her dog to maul a cat to Ms Pennapha said she The dog is one year old, death. took care of the dog for she said, and she has looked Pennapha Ornputtha was her husband, who works in after it since her husband summoned to Kutakai police Japan. She said she filmed went to work in Japan. station last Sunday (Jan 13) the clip on her mobile Ms Pennapha said she to hear a charge of violating phone and sent it to him to had told her husband more the Cruelty Prevention and show the dog’s aggressive than once that “I have had Welfare of Animals Act. behaviour. enough of your dog”. The accusation against She claimed her The woman could be the 36-year-old owner husband posted the clip fined up to B40,000 and/ followed a complaint on Facebook. Last Friday, or imprisoned for up to registered by livestock it came to the attention of two years. development officials in Watchdog Thailand and the Bangkok Post

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 BUSINESS NEWS 9 Digital asset licences issued Businesses approved as authorised digital asset exchanges returned digital assets, but are The legal status of the CRYPTO not barred from applying for digital asset class will attract an operating licence in the capital flows from traditional Darana Chudasri future when their systems are capital market channels into ready, the SEC said. digital asset exchanges, Mr he Finance Ministry has The Finance Ministry on Jirayut said. authorised operating Wednesday (Jan 15) also de- “Investors in cryptocur- Tlicences for four digital nied issuing an operating rencies are mostly retail, but asset businesses and denied licence for a digital asset since this business is not illegal licences for three businesses exchange to Coin Asset Co, I expect institutional investors seeking to become authorised Ltd (coinasset.co.th), saying will own the majority of shares exchanges. the company’s system does in the future, similar to the The three businesses ap- not meet SEC standards. traditional capital market,” proved as authorised digital Three of the four directors he said. asset exchanges are Bitcoin responsible for major systems Bitkub plans to partner Co (bx.in.th), Bitkub Online resigned, and the company’s with two securities firms to Co Ltd (bitkub.com) and main systems, including keep- help investors transition from Satang Corporation Co Ltd Four digital asset businesses have been issued operating licences from the Finance ing customer assets and KYC the traditional capital market to (satang.pro). Ministry. Photo: David McBee / Pezels records, do not meet standards the virtual investment realm. Coins TH Co Ltd (coins. accepted by the SEC, said an The company also plans co.th) has been approved as a meet the SEC’s standards, the asset transactions. Exchange were ordered to SEC statement. to partner with an e-wallet licensed broker and dealer of regulator said. The Finance Ministry has terminate their business op- Following the rejection, company to prepare an alter- cryptocurrencies, according to Both companies failed the authority to issue operat- erations because they lacked Coin Asset is able to oper- native payment channel for a statement by the Securities to demonstrate that their IT ing licences for businesses authorised operating licences. ate a digital asset exchange customers. and Exchange Commission security and cybersecurity seeking to operate digital The Finance Ministry allowed business until Jan 21, it said. “The cryptocurrency mar- (SEC). were adequate, the SEC said. asset businesses. the companies to continue Jirayut Srupsrisopa, co- ket can grow by 10 times in the Cash2Coins Co Ltd (cash- The royal decree on digital Earlier, SEC Secretary- business operations until founder and chief executive of next two to three years from 2coins.com) and Southeast assets has been effective since General Rapee Sucharitakul Monday (Jan 14) to notify Bitkub Capital Holdings, said US$100 billion to $1 trillion Asia Digital Exchange Co last May. said a certified ICO portal was customers about digital as- the government’s approval of (B3.21trn to B321trn),” Mr Ltd (seadex.io) were denied The SEC is tasked with likely to emerge in Novem- set transfers or transfer cus- digital asset exchange licences Jirayut said. licences for digital asset ex- regulating initial coin offer- ber, with the first authorised tomers’ holdings of digital signifies that cryptocurrencies “The size is tiny compared changes because their asset ings (ICOs) and other digital ICO possibly occurring in assets to other digital asset and blockchain technology are with global stock markets, maintenance system and the asset businesses, including December. exchanges. certified by law, which will which have a combined value electronic Know Your Cus- digital exchanges, brokers and However, Cash2Coins The companies must report unlock institutional investment of $70trn.” tomer (KYC) system did not dealers involved with digital and Southeast Asia Digital to the SEC the transferred or in cryptocurrencies. Bangkok Post

@thephuketnews 10 BUSINESS NEWS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Phuket fleet gets ‘all clear’ Fishing industry operators praise removal of EU ’yellow card’ fishing regulations in order to fishermen. SEAFOOD develop the fishery industries For example, trawlers in of Thailand,” he added. some provinces are required The Phuket News [email protected] Mr Paisarn of the Phuket by law not to put to sea until Provincial Fisheries Office 9am. Any that have opted to s the EU last week noted, “I am very glad that leave just 10 minutes early removed the “yel- the ‘yellow card’ has been have been fined B100,000 Alow card” against the removed. As government per trawler, he said. import of seafood produce officials, we have been work- “This was too heavy- from Thailand following ing to eliminate IUU [illegal, handed as they didn’t cause international concerns for unreported and unregulated] any damage.” conditions and human traf- fishing issues for three years Mr Phubet said that opera- ficking in the industry, local [since the yellow card was tors and fishermen should get fisheries officials conducted instituted]. a say in amending the rules random inspections of trawl- “What to do next is ensure and regulations, particularly ers operating out of Phuket. that fishermen continue to two royal decrees issued in Paisarn Sukpunwan, the conduct their fishing lawfully 2015 and 2017 to stamp out administration chief at the and be able to control fishing IUU activities and improve Phuket Provincial Fisheries at standards that will bring regulation of the Thai fisher- Office, led a team of officers great reform to Thailand’s ies industry. to inspect fishing boats at Key figures in Phuket’s fishing industry have praised the EU’s removal of the ‘yellow fishery industry,’’ he added. Lae Dilokvidhyarat, an Rassada Pier for any illegal card’ against Thailand over concerns of unethical practices. Photo: PR Dept Korakot Paereepart, head economics lecturer at Chu- irregularities of fishery activi- of Phuket Fishing Pier Office, lalongkorn University, said ties and human trafficking last Administrative Organisation regulations, including that to reduce irregularities on the main port for fishing the country has much work Tuesday (Jan 8). (PPAO, or OrBorJor). all boats over 30 gross tons fishing boats,’’ Mr Paisarn boats in and out of Phuket, to do before it can win back Joining Mr Paisarn were “These inspections are must have a Vessel Monitor- explained. also praised the removal of the confidence of consumers officials from the Phuket La- carried out randomly each ing System (VMS) installed Inspections were carried the “yellow card”. abroad, particularly in the EU. bour Protection and Welfare month, as part of the inte- and operating; all boats must out on three boats, with no “This is very good news. After the yellow card was Office, the Phuket Social grated effort to prevent illegal use only licensed fishing irregularities found on any Today, many of local fishery issued three years ago, Thai Development and Human employment and working equipment; and all crew must of them. organizations are very hap- seafood exports were cast Security Office, Phuket Im- conditions, and human traf- keep an up-to-date log of The first boat inspected, py. The seafood industry in in a bad light and exporters migration, the Phuket Marine ficking,” Mr Paisarn said. their working hours, pay and the Sor Pornchainavee, cap- Phuket is very busy,” he said. suffered huge losses, Mr Office, the Phuket Public The campaign against ille- conditions. tained by Sawat Saela, was “Every local fisheries Lae said. Health Office, Region 8 Police gal fishing practices has seen “All of these regulations found to have 36 workers organisation is ready to co- Commerce Minister Son- and the Phuket Provincial the introduction of many new must be adhered to in order on board: five Thais and 31 operate with the government tirat Sontijirawong said the Myanmar nationals. in order to keep the local de-listing would also be a The second vessel in- fisheries in order.” he assured. boon for spin-off industries spected, the Pronprasert like seafood processing. 111, captained by Mokrala DISSENT AFOOT Sailaiet, was found to have Mr Korakot’s full espoused WHAT’S AT STAKE 36 workers on board; three acceptance of the new regu- The EU de-listed Thailand Thais and 33 Cambodians. lations imposed on the Thai from yellow-card status on The third boat inspected, fishing industry in order to Tuesday in recognition of the Chokkanjana 29, cap- comply with EU requirements its progress in tackling IUU tained by Prayot Buttarat, has not been echoed by other activities. was found to have 29 workers fishing operators elsewhere Thailand is the world’s on board; four Thais and 25 in Thailand third-largest exporter of Myanmar nationals. Even though the European fish products – a status that “Every vessel had all the Union has delisted Thailand rights groups say is achieved required licences and accu- from its yellow-card status, through illegal overfishing rately kept log books showing much needs to be done to and reliance on low-paid every time they departed and reverse the plight of the fish- trafficked workers from neigh- arrived back at port,” Mr ing sector affected by “overly bouring countries. Paisarn noted. stringent’” regulations issued The EU imposed the yel- “Every foreign worker to fight illegal fishing, says low card in April 2015 as was healthy, had social insur- the president of the Pattani a warning that Thailand at ance cards and had correctly Fishery Association. the time was not sufficiently updated sea logs,” he said. Phubet Chantanimi said tackling IUU fishing. “We conducted random fishing operators are still The decision on Tuesday questioning of the workers affected by about 400 laws reversed the first step of a and all of them said that they and regulations related to process that could have led were not in forced labour the tackling of illegal, un- to a complete import ban of and none of them had been reported and unregulated marine fisheries products brought here by traffickers,” fishing (IUU), the Bangkok into the EU. Mr Paisarn added. Post reported. Failure to resolve the IUU They have had an adverse problem, and an ensuing trade WELCOMED MOVE impact on the livelihood of ban, could have led to losses Somsrit Jaidee, a representa- fishermen and caused dam- of US$300 million a year, the tive of one of the key lo- ages worth hundreds of bil- Bangkok Post reported. cal fishery organisations in lions of baht in the sector, Since the warning was Phuket, praised the lifting of Mr Phubet said. issued, the EU and Thailand the “yellow card” by the EU. “In fact, the removal of have engaged in a construc- ‘‘This is an important the yellow-card status does tive process of cooperation opportunity for fishermen to not improve things for fisher- and dialogue. work on the sea without any men,” he added. The Thai government has concerns,’’ he said. Mr Phubet called on the amended 138 of its fisheries “Our fishery organisa- government to amend or relax regulations to align with inter- tions are willing to conduct some of the more stringent national laws and standards, fishing lawfully and follow rules that adversely affect the Bangkok Post noted.

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Brunch with an edge Top tips for safe FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 at The Nai Harn 12 snorkelling 15 CYCLING TO 70 Reflections on the ride of life

Polar coming along for the ride

I write “strangely enough” because To reach King Edward’s I had to BLAZING SADDLES my first encounters with this arcane cycle about eight kilometres each way, mode of travel were far from promising. leaving home at about seven each morn- Baz Daniel Like most boys of my post-war English ing come rain, snow or (very rarely) [email protected] generation, my first bike was a three- shine. I used to tootle along beside a wheeler upon which I used to enjoy huge reservoir and across its dam wall have in my hand a slightly dog- careening around our country garden on my bike, arriving at the school gates eared, black and white photo of a terrorizing our dogs and veering into usually freezing. smiling three-year-old me looking fences, garden sheds, compost pits and My school days seemed to pass in a optimistically into the camera. rose trellises. maelstrom of Latin verbs, regular beat- I am sitting among blooming It was an idyll to which I would ings by mortarboard-wearing masters flowers in the back garden of the have happily been loyal had my father and rugger games played on frozen, house in which I grew up in the not had grander ideas. He, of course, rock-hard pitches from which grazing English Midlands. Just out of wanted his son to graduate onto more sheep had first to be evacuated prior to frame is my first bicycle, red and yellow sophisticated “proper” bicycles and I did kick-off. with a bashed mudguard. It seems that so on the occasion of my fourth birthday Later, I cycled around the huge, lush Ieven at this tender age I’d already mas- in January 1953. green campus of Nottingham Univer- tered the noble art of riding into things. This “real” bike fortuitously arrived sity, from lectures, to parties, to rugby Travels with Cutie Turning 70 – as I did earlier this with trainer wheels attached and so my games and even to late night assigna- month, against my better judgement – false sense of non-gravitational security tions in a female hall of residence where one is primed to look back at threescore was allowed to endure for a few more it was rumoured that the lady warden ing me escape, relaxation and diversion years and ten, perhaps seeking out the weeks. But with spring the fateful day kept a shotgun under her bed in order from the pressures of career, family and pillars of existence that have endured arrived when papa decreed that the to deter late night visitors such as my- the congested and increasingly polluted and sustained one amidst the passing trainer wheels were to be removed and self from gaining access to her gaggle of cities in which I, like most of us, had to tumult and chaos we call life. little Barry was to come face-to-face delectable female charges. work. Strangely enough, for me, one such with Sir Isaac Newton’s annoying On Sundays I regularly cycled about Retiring to Phuket in 2006 I was ex- pillar has been the simple act of sitting discovery. 30 hilly kilometres to meet my father tremely fortunate to be able to pursue on a narrow saddle, applying leg power So it was that I set forth up the gar- and grandfather at a small stream run- another dream: to work as an editor to a couple of pedals linked by gears den path on two unsupported wheels for ning into the River Severn near Stour- and writer. I initially worked as the edi- and chain to a couple of wheels and the first time, and almost immediately port in a lovely little Worcestershire tor of Art Asia’s Phuket Magazine with thereby slowly moving about the sur- the true gravity of the situation became valley, where we then spent blissful John Everingham and was able to cycle face of the planet upon which I found horribly apparent. Young boy’s knees days fishing for, and quite often net- around many fabulous parts of Phuket, myself. met uncompromising concrete in the ting, wild brown trout and the occasion- the Andaman and Thailand during first of many such painful encounters al salmon. After an early evening in these years. and the manufacturers of band-aids, the local pub, they would drive off and I In 2012 I launched this ‘Blazing Dettol and antiseptic gauze were the would cycle all the way home again. Saddles’ column for the Phuket Gazette, outright winners of the bruising en- When I think back on such cycling transferring it to The Phuket News two counter. Big Pharma were preying upon adventures from my present vantage years ago. Being able to explore the be- me even at this young age. point, the question of where I got the guiling alchemy between pen and bicy- Despite my early two-wheeled mis- energy for these exploits is a total mys- cle has been one of the great pleasures fortunes I persevered and eventually tery to my 70-year-old self. of my increasingly long life. came to, if not a mutual understanding Suffice to say that the bicycle re- Having referenced one visionary with gravity, then at least a grudging mained a staunch and dependable physicist early in this piece, I can but degree of respect. friend to me throughout life and my end with the sage words of a successor At the age of 11, I was sent to quite peripatetic career working in media in that most exclusive of clubs, Albert a famous secondary educational institu- and marketing communications in Lon- Einstein, who said that “Life is like rid- tion – King Edward’s School for Boys in don, Toronto, Hong Kong, Sydney and ing a bicycle. To keep your balance you Birmingham, founded by Henry VIII’s Bangkok. There was always a bike or must keep moving.” Butter wouldn’t melt... sickly son Edward VI. two waiting for me in my garage offer- I’ll do my best Albert, I promise.

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The view from the afternoon Sunday Best The Nai Harn’s Cosmo restaurant enters the brunch game

Amy Bryant available on request. [email protected] Once ordered, guests can expect the generous portion in front of them in 20 runch. Sunday’s social staple; minutes or less. That’s what’s wonderful a final foodie farewell to the about this brunch: you set the pace. Got weekend. But how to take somewhere else to be? No problem. Order your pick in Phuket’s satu- your main course pre-buffet. Want to eat rated brunch market? and drink until service ends at three? Well, if high-end, high- Great. Take your time. quality, hillside brunch with It’s back to the buffet for dessert with a view is your niche, look macaroons dusted with the resort’s name, Leave room for no further than ‘The Great Nai Harn Sushi station delicate chocolate bites, ice cream and indulgent desserts BSunday brunch’ at the five-star resort’s churros, to name a few. Cosmo restaurant. your first rodeo or you’re something of a This interesting mix of both buf- you with tales of catering to movie stars Although service starts at 12:30, you’ll regular here, you’ll want to take the time fet and à la carte gives The Nai Harn and curating beverages for royalty. be forgiven if it’s some time before napkin to breathe the sea air and capture the brunch a certain edge and was a creative The Nai Harn’s Sunday offering reaches lap and the eating actually be- view from the restaurant’s vantage point. decision by Executive Chef Mark Jones. is proof that brunch is so much more gins, as the unbeatable panoramic view When it’s time to eat, guests head “We’re aiming to do something differ- than the Instagram feeds of aerial-shot from the restaurant, sweeping from – you first to the buffet to fill their plates high ent,” he says. “We want to be a flagship smashed avocado, oozing eggs and over- guessed it – Nai Harn Beach, across with seafood, sushi, cured meats, salad, in Phuket for Sunday brunch and food in priced granola we’ve become accustomed Windmill viewpoint, past Koh Man and cheeses and seasonal fruit. Think oysters general.” to. It’s also an impressive showcase of out into the big blue, demands your atten- on ice, beetroot-cured sea bass, dry-aged Mark’s experience in Michelin-starred what they offer the other six days of the tion and camera lens first. Australian rib eye. Think Roquefort, restaurants, as well as his devotion to week. It’s difficult to envisage a better back- roasted baby artichoke and dragon fruit. what he does, is evident in every dish drop to brunch than this. Whether it’s All ingredients are fresh and local, that leaves his kitchen. The brunch is the ‘The Great Nai Harn Sunday brunch’ is from the seafood sourced from the nearby culmination of three hard days’ prepara- B5,500 per adult for food and free-flow fisherman’s village, down to the herbs tion; that’s alongside the restaurant’s beverages, B3,850 per adult for food only grown in the resort’s own garden. everyday output of hundreds of break- and B2,200 per child aged 6 to 18 for food After the buffet comes the main fasts, pool-side snacks and more. and free-flow soft drinks. course which guests order, when they’re If you make it here this weekend, take ready, from the à la carte menu. Four op- the time between courses to befriend the The Nai Harn is located at 23/3 Moo 1, tions are on offer, including: slow-roasted equally devoted and totally charming Wiset Rd, Rawai. lamb rump with baba ganoush, sun- bartender, Salim Khoury, who supplies dried tomato, salsa verde and black olive free-flow beverages throughout the af- Website – www.thenaiharn.com/dining/ jus; and pan-seared red snapper, potato ternoon. Former head barman at the dining-offers gnocchi, chorizo and sugar snap peas. American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in Lon- Telephone number – +66 (0)7638 0200-10 Sumptuous pan-seared red snapper Vegetarian and vegan options are also don, Salim might, if you’re lucky, regale Email – [email protected]

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT 13 Asia Pop 40 counts down the top 140 songs in Asia of 2018 Tune in to Phuket Live 89.5 on Fridays from 9pm and Sundays from 1pm

40 Group/Duo of 2018.” The Phuket News [email protected] The Asia Pop 140 countdown pro- grammes will air throughout January, hroughout January, the re- culminating with the announcement of gion’s first and only syndi- the No. 1 Song of 2018 on Saturday 26. cated radio chart countdown programme, Asia Pop 40, will The Asia Pop 140 chart of once again count down the 2018 consists of: most popular 140 songs • 62 collaborations; from 2018 over four weekly • 27 tracks from solo female artists; episodes. • 58 tracks from solo male artists; This year marks the fifth annual • 28 tracks from groups; Tcountdown of the top 140 songs on • 15 songs from movie soundtracks; the Asia Pop 40 chart, based purely • 85 tracks from the Americas; on their ranking in the chart and the • 7 tracks from Australia/New Zealand; number of weeks they appeared. • 15 tracks from Europe; While the weekly AP40 countdown • 33 tracks from the UK; and is hosted by Dom Lau, this year’s • 10 tracks from Asia. ‘countdown of the year’ will be present- ed over the four weeks by guest hosts About Asia Pop 40 from AP40’s affiliate stations as well Asia Pop 40 is the first regional weekly Seeing red with Dom as Asia Pop 40 China’s host Max Lim. chart countdown radio show produced Creator and Executive Producer in Asia specifically for Asian radio, now and, apart from showcasing the latest For more information go to www. of Asia Pop 40, Rob Graham, stated: heard in over 100 markets across Asia- music, features latest movie reviews, eonmusicmedia.com or contact Rob “We’re very excited to present our Pacific and the Middle-East in English albums reviews, artist interviews and Graham at [email protected]. year-end highlight package of Asia Pop and Mandarin. massive competitions. 40 again this year. What better way to Each week Asia Pop 40 counts down Asia Pop 40 airs weekly on Phuket www.eonmusicmedia.com showcase 52 episodes, or 156 hours, of the most popular streams on Apple Live 89.5 on Fridays from 9pm and www.asiapop40.com programming? Our annual countdown Music across Asia to produce a pan- Sundays from 1pm. @eonmusicmedia / @asiapop40 was a first for Asian radio and we’re regional radio programme. very proud of that.” Asia Pop 40 is supported by a multi- Graham added “As per previous faceted, multi-lingual website – www. years, we will be honouring the Asia asiapop40.com – featuring the chart, Pop 40 No. 1 Song of 2018, the Asia artist interviews, celebrity gossip, so- Pop 40 Artist of 2018 and the Asia Pop cial media plug-ins and links to the iTunes store, making it an essential platform for any advertiser wanting to reach a young, affluent Asian audience. Asia Pop 40 is produced and syndi- cated by EON Syndicated Media, based in Singapore.

Asian Relevance EON’s Executive Producer, Rob Graham, stated “The Asia Pop 40 chart is the main reference source for what’s hot in Asian music for the world’s music media. And because AP40 is made in Asia for Asia, this makes the Asia Pop 40 chart truly relevant for Asian audi- ences by being Asia’s first-ever official Phuket Live 89.5’s drive host Jason regional chart.” with Asia Pop 40 host Dom Lau Asia Pop 40 is three hours in length

@thephuketnews 14 EDUCATION THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Habits: the way forward Setting children up for success in 2019 and beyond

able for his or her behaviour. When things do not work out, we can blame the neighbourhood children, the teach- EDUCATION CORNER ers, the immigration officials, and we can blame the coaches. But it is obvi- ous what children learn when blame Dale Ford is always placed on others. A personal hat can you do to help sense of accountability impacts upon keep your child passionate children’s learning in school; it enables about learning and them to have pride in their successes increase the likelihood of while also enabling them to acknowl- school success followed edge, and learn, from their failures. by university success? Teach your child to care about oth- The following are some ers. Getting along and showing con- everyday suggestions for sideration for other people’s feelings is home and school. an important life skill. Problems can WGive your child regular work respon- be solved better when everyone works sibilities. Preschoolers can pick up toys together and agrees on a solution. Few and put dirty clothes in the hamper; Over 100 university admission officers visited British International School, Phuket (BISP) last year. Photo: BISP. people work in isolation. Success, in primary age youngsters can set the and out of school, often depends on table and empty the garbage; and teen- and learning, are difficult and require Promote personal values over peer co-operation. agers can wash the dishes and start hard work. conformity. Not every person is going What will help your child to become the laundry. What the chore is really Insist on seeing things through as to the movies; not all 14-year-olds have a successful university student? It all doesn’t matter. Regular household re- a personal value. When children begin an 11pm curfew; and not every 16-year- starts with the habits learned in pri- sponsibilities lead to a work ethic that is new projects (football, an instrument, a old is allowed to go to a club. There is mary and secondary school. Now is the compatible with study habits and school club) they should be made to complete nothing that squelches personal initia- time to make those new year resolu- routine. them. If they join a team, they stay tive more than an obsessive desire to be tions that will aid in your children’s Don’t give your child so many ‘free- until the season is over. Many children like everybody else. Saying ‘no’ will not school success. bies’. A third pair of basketball shoes develop habits of quitting when things harm your children and will reinforce is not a birthright. Giving youngsters become uninteresting or difficult. They parental values. Independent children Dale Ford is one of two University so many ‘things’ is incompatible with need to learn that hard work is an in- are better able to focus on their school Counsellors at British International developing an expectation that some evitable part of almost any activity – in- subjects rather than their hairstyles. School, Phuket. For more information, ‘things’, including acquiring knowledge cluding school. Make your child personally account- visit them at www.bisphuket.ac.th

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Buddy up for safe snorkeling. Photo: US National Park Service Breathe Easy

Snorkelling: safe or dangerous? It’s up to you

to your planned snorkel trip, then you Daren Jenner are ready to begin practicing with your snorkel in the shallow end of a swim- cean snorkelling is a staple ming pool. activity amongst tourists vis- iting Phuket, and for good rea- People with the following conditions son. The surrounding waters should use extra caution when contain dozens of beautiful deciding if they are fit for snorkelling: islands and reefs, perfect for a • Over 65 years of age with little or no beautiful day with the fishes. recent open water swimming; So, fully-stocked beach bag • Cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke, in hand, you climb aboard the van high blood pressure); thatO will whisk you away to your next • Obstructive airway disease (asthma, Phuket fantasy trip. Beautiful and ex- bronchitis, emphysema); otic sea life awaits. • Seizure disorder (history of seizures As you head towards your next ad- or convulsions); and/or Shop around for comfortable, fitted equipment. Photo: Pixabay venture, you take one last glance at the • Other history of sudden loss of trip brochure. “Everything included: consciousness. floating face down while breathing. should enter the water without a snorkel, mask, fins and training,” it Then practice breathing with your face buddy. Stay close to your buddy at all says. After all, snorkelling is easy, The following people are not fit in the water while slowly swimming. times while in the water. right? There isn’t much to do to pre- for snorkeling: Gradually move to the deeper part of pare, correct? Well, that depends. • Non-swimmers; the pool as you gain confidence, breath- Now that you have finished your Read on to see if you are truly pre- • Those who have been advised by their ing face-down in the water with your preparation checklist, get out there pared for your open water snorkeling doctor not to swim; and/or snorkel and mask. and enjoy a safe and fantastic snorke- trip. • Those under the influence of alcohol ling adventure. or drugs. Step 3: Practice diving and purging What is a snorkel? When the top of your snorkel tube Special note on full-face In its most basic form, a snorkel is a Phuket snorkel boot camp sinks below the water’s surface, water snorkel equipment simple curved tube that allows swim- Step 1: Purchase your own snorkel can get inside. Recent evidence suggests that full- mers to keep their face in the water and Safe snorkelling requires a tube and In the deep end of the pool, practice face, one-piece snorkel masks are breathe for extended periods of time, mask that fit your unique facial geom- holding your breath, diving under the linked to higher drowning rates while while checking out the marine life be- etry, and everyone is different. Do not surface, and then returning to the sur- snorkeling. This design seals eyes, low. However, as simple as it may seem, rely on tour operators to provide a snor- face while forcefully exhaling through mouth and face in one large mask. safely breathing through a tube while kel that fits. Buy your own high-quality your mouth and out of the tube. This If water enters the system while swimming in open water is a skill that brand-name snorkel before you go. Test will blow any water remaining inside submerged, it can be more difficult needs to be learned. as many as you can before choosing, out of the tube and enable safe snorkel to purge than a traditional tube due Traditional snorkelling uses a tube concentrating on comfort, fit and, most breathing once again. to the increased air volume of the and separate face mask that seals importantly, the seal. Test the seal by Practice diving, surfacing, and purg- design. It is theorised that this leads around the nose and eyes, allowing vis- donning the mask, and then inhaling ing your snorkel in the pool until you to an increased incidence of water ibility of objects underwater. Recently, a slightly through your nose. The seal feel completely comfortable with the aspiration past the larynx, which new type of snorkel has been developed should remain firm and air should not process. in turn causes involuntary laryngo- that incorporates the breathing tube leak in. If it doesn’t fit, choose another spasm that blocks the flow of air to and face mask into one unit. This type mask and snorkel. Step 4: Use reputable tour services the lungs. of mask is intended to seal around the Most snorkellers also wear swim fins. Select a tour operator based on safe- Extreme caution is advised while mouth, nose and eyes. Consider purchasing your own swim ty and reputation, not just low price. If snorkeling with full-face systems. fins and make sure they fit comfortably you have any questions about safety, Am I fit for open water snorkeling? before taking them out in the water. ask to speak to the operator and/or ves- Daren Jenner is a bodysurfer and In general, if you are physically able sel captain. Ocean Lifeguard in Southeast Asia. to swim and tread water without a Step 2: Test your snorkel He is also a Marine Safety Officer for snorkel or flotation device, and dive to In the shallow end of a pool where Step 5: Use the buddy system the International Surf Lifesaving a depth of two metres while holding you can easily touch the bottom, don Always snorkel in open water Association (ISLA). your breath, all in conditions similar the mask and snorkel and practice in pairs. No open water snorkeller Visit www.islasurf.org

@thephuketnews 16 EVENTS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Instruments for Orphans concert Making some noise for a worthy cause AndreaH

age, Gary started the Instruments for The Phuket News [email protected] Orphans campaign to collect money and second hand instruments for the n Jan 26, the Phuket Academy Yaowawit music department. of Performing Arts (PAPA) will “We have had limited success, host a youth musical festival but some very generous parents and at the Underwood Art Fac- students have donated much needed tory on the bypass road (next instruments,” said Gary . to Ikea). The event – dubbed The Instruments for Orphans con- ‘Instruments for Orphans Live’ cert is open to all in Phuket and is – starts at 7pm and features a free to attend. Patrons attending the host of young, local talent. PAPA’s best show are asked to make donations of studentsO will open the show, which will any amount on the day, or to bring also feature the Young Musicians Col- along an unused musical instrument lective, the JamStart Band from the Young Musicians Collective for donation. All instruments will be Yaowawit Orphanage, local rock reviv- welcomed, from shakers to keyboards, alists Fake Smiles and special guest During 2018 their JamStart band students that are so hungry to learn guitars and even drum kits. AndreaH, who recently opened for Sam worked with PAPA teachers and staff how to play and perform music,” said If you are interested in donat- Smith in Southeast Asia. to help them improve their playing. Gary Crause from PAPA and Legend ing to the Instruments for Orphans The event has been organised in or- The band has also recorded six original Music. campaign, please email admin@legend- der to raise much needed funds to buy songs with Legend Music, and plans on “It is pure joy for all of us every time music.net for information about where musical instruments for the Yaowawit releasing an album this year to further we get together and either teach or re- to drop off instruments or money. orphanage’s music department. The aid their fundraising efforts. cord with them,” he continued. Those involved thank UWC school and orphanage has a dedicated “In the years that we have been Having seen their determination, Thailand and Class Act Media for group of students ranging in age from teaching music, I have never seen a and discovered what they accomplished sponsoring resources in support of this seven to 17 years of age. more focused and passionate group of with very little resources at the orphan- cause.

SALA Phuket Resort and Spa brings you Music in the Park

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ee in the festival season with style at SALA’s first “Chillin’ & Grillin’” of 2019, taking place this Sunday, Jan 20. S The ever-popular event brings together live music from Phuket bands, a buffet, free-flow bev- erage promotions and market stalls. Kick back at one of the Chillin’ spots and have your fill of Chef Tony’s Grillin’ market buffet. Let the easy listening sound of Joker Band take you through the af- ternoon as they play modern day popular hits as well as all-time fa- vourites from 3-5:30pm. Dance your way into the even- ing with Black ’n’ Blue, who grace the stage from 6-9pm to entertain you with upbeat renditions of clas- For bookings, please contact sic blues, rock and soul hits. [email protected]. In addition to live music, expect magicians, balloon artists, face THB 1,650* includes the Chillin’ & painters, local artists and market Grillin’ Market Buffet. stalls. THB 600* for children aged 6 – 14 Complimentary shuttle bus years. Below 6 complimentary. transfers will be available from THB 650* includes certain free- Thalang. flow beverages.

For more information please visit *Prices are subject to 10% service www.salaphuket.com. charge and 7% value added tax.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 DINING 17 Extraordinary Italian dining with JW Marriott Join chef Massimiliano Celeste this month for an exclusive culinary experience

Chef Celeste will make an Jan 28-29, from 6:30pm The Phuket News exclusive two-day appearance A lavish five-course gala [email protected] at Cucina Italian Kitchen, dinner at Cucina Italian JW Marriott Phuket Resort Kitchen. The divine menu W Marriott Phuket & Spa, before delighting din- includes: caramelized red Chef Massimiliano Celeste Resort & Spa is giving ers at D.O.C.G Restaurant, onion macaroon served with you the opportunity to Phuket Marriott Resort & smoked fish; Chef Celeste’s unveil a world of gas- Spa, Merlin Beach from Feb signature vitello tonnato; his tronomic delights with 1-2. interpretation of Carnoroli an exclusive dining This is a once-in-a-lifetime rice, octopus and garden veg- experience. opportunity that diners etables; guinea fowl stuffed Italian Michelin should not miss. Chef Celeste with mantis prawns, green star chef Massimiliano Ce- proudly presents a delec- peas, green apple and pome- lesteJ and his sous chef Rob- table five-course set menu granate; and a rich dessert of erto Ognibene are generously inspired by seasonal cooking moscato-flavoured sabayon taking time out from the one- that reflects his philosophy served with cedar gelato, ex- Michelin-starred I Portale and passion for precision and otic fruits and Asian sprouts. Cucina Italian Kitchen restaurant, Verbania, Italy to beauty. Price is B2,990++ per cook for diners at the resort. Taking influences from person for food only and tonnato; traditional plin ravioli; For more information or for different parts of B5,790++ with selected bever- and mascarpone parfait with reservations, contact the Food Italy and the world, age pairings. mango and meringue. & Beverage dining experience Chef Celeste creates This is a great opportunity team. distinctive signature Jan 29 from, 11am-2pm to learn Chef Celeste’s secret dishes that surprise Chef Celeste will hold a live recipes and to have an intimate Telephone: +66 (0)76 338 000 the palate. cooking demonstration at dining experience. The cooking Email: fbdiningexperience@ The programmes Ginja Cook followed by a demonstration is limited to just for these cooking three-course signature Ital- 10 seats. marriotthotels.com and dining experi- ian set menu. Price is B2,600++ per person Website: jwmarriottphuketre- Ravioli del plin ences are as follows: Highlights include: vitello for food only. sort.com

@thephuketnews 18 ISLAND SCENE THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Ae, Michael and Mira. Paul and Ying.

Jay Le Shark and kids. Thomas, Lars and Um. MAKING WAVES AT THE THAILAND YACHT SHOW & RENDEZVOUS The four day extravaganza, held Jan 10–13 at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina, saw nautical lifestyle seekers and major players in pleasure yachting meet with local brokers, property developers and bespoke travel operators. The luxurious event also hosted car parades, yacht parties, live music, cooking classes, fashion shows, photography workshops and a display of the world-renowned Elephant Parade.

Girls just wanna have fun. Celebrating Smiles with Cassia's Hotel Manager Logan Daley. New Year’s Eve at XANA Beach Club.

Story time. Nicolene read in English Brains and beauty at Laguna Phuket Kindergarten's mobile learning centre. while Praewwanit translated. MISS WORLD 2018 AND MISS THAILAND WORLD 2018 RUNNERS-UP PROMOTE PHUKET From Dec 31, 2018–Jan 4, 2019, Laguna Phuket welcomed Miss World 2018 first runner-up and Miss Thailand 2018 Nicolene Pichapa Boonchoo and Miss Thailand World 2018 first runner-up Praewwanit Ruangthong to the renowned integrated beach resort. The recently-crowned beauties stayed at Laguna's newest resort, Cassia, and took part in activities around Phuket province and its scenic islands to help promote Phuket’s culture and tourism.

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All fun and games. Hero’s welcome. Opening ceremony with Thalang District Chief (centre). THOUSANDS JOIN 2019 CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION AT LAGUNA PHUKET More than 3,000 children and parents spent Children’s Day at Laguna Phuket’s outdoor event venue Laguna Grove on Jan 12, 2019. Aiming at encouraging and inspiring children to become active, informed and concerned citizens via fun ‘edutainment’, the event offered a series of game booths, a merry-go-round, stage performances from local schools and TV’s comedy group Jam-urd Na Jor as well as balloons and goodies for kids.

And the winner is... Remember this face. BOAT LAGOON THROWS ‘A CELEBRATION FOR THE FUTURE GENERATION’ The theme of this year’s Children’s Day, Jan 12, at Phuket Boat Lagoon was ‘Dream Job’ with prizes awarded to the best dressed. Everyone certainly aimed high and dressed to impress. The resort offered activities for our future superstars, including ‘tram’ tours of the lagoon, visits to the lighthouse, booth games and lucky draws.

Thank you Avista Hotels.

Impiana Resort Patong tick all the boxes.

KIND HOSPITALITY Each week, Class Act Media is fortunate enough to receive vistors, and gifts, from all corners of Phuket. This week, it was our friends and colleagues from the island’s hotel and resort groups who made the journey to our offices to say hello and treat us to baskets full of You’ll be green with envy at our treats from Laguna Phuket. food and beverages. Thank you all. thephuketnews @thephuketnews 20 EVENTS THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Fun. RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit.ly/ culinary maestro, Executive Chef Mark Jones, 18 19 TwoChefsReservations Check out more details While enjoying spectacular views over Nai Harn JAN JAN on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents Res- Bay and listening to the sounds of Resident DJ FRI SAT ervations, Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Sun. THB 5,500 net per adult (With free- flow Beach and Patong., Kata Beach 076-333-370 premium beverage handpicked by James Suck- Kata Center 076-330-065 Karon 076-286-479 ling). THB 3,850 net per adult (food only). THB Patong 076-344-914. 2,200 net per child aged from 3 to 18 (with free- flow juices and soft drinks). Reservation please call 076 380 200 www.thenaiharn.com

21 MON JAN Circoloco arrives in Thailand for a one-off event at the award-winning Baba Beach Club in Phuket Mussels night @ Shakers January 19th 2019, Circoloco arrives in Thailand 1.2kg mussels served with French fries, your for a one-off event at the award-winning Baba choice, your style: natural, marnière, Proven- Beach Club in Phuket. Tickets are available. All you can eat çale, garlic and cream or Thai style. Reser- For more information & bookings, contact us: vations recommended B295 P/P. shakers- +66 76 429 388, [email protected] Sunday Roast Buffet [email protected] 081 891 4381. Facebook: www.facebook.com/BabaBeachClub Beef, Pork and Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, Simmer & Spice Instagram: www.instagram.com/bababeachclub Peas, Carrots, fried mushrooms, grilled toma- Curry buffet, Great variety, Vibrant flavours. Website: www.bababeachclub.com Sound- toes – Yorkshire pudding – roasted potatoes, Every Monday from 18.30 - 21.30. Reservations, cloud: www.soundcloud.com/baba-beach-club mashed potatoes – gravy, mushroom sauce, SALA Phuket, [email protected], 076 mint sauce. Reservations recommended. B350 338 888. P/P. [email protected] 081 891 4381.

Traditional Sunday Roast at O’Tool’s All you can eat BBQ Ribs night Served from 2pm. Your Choice of either Roast Beef, Chicken, Loin of Pork or Leg of Lamb 6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served Served with Roast & Boiled Potatoes, 3 Fresh All you can eat BBQ night with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauc- Vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy. Only 6pm – 11pm: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, es. Reservation recommended. 295 baht P.P. 350 Baht. Includes a Free Glass of House Red Sausages, Prawns and Squid, Salad buffet, [email protected], 081 891 4381. Healthy Vegan Buffet at or White. See: www.otools-phuket.com Choice of potatoes and sauces, bread, buns DiLite Restaurant and garlic bread. Reservation recommend- ed. B395 P/P. [email protected] Come to Thanyapura’s DiLite Restaurant to 081 891 4381. enjoy a healthy vegan buffet every Monday to Saturday. Lunch: 12pm to 3pm Dinner: 6pm to 20 8:30pm. Price: Lunch B350 and Dinner B550. JAN Information and bookings call 076 336 000 or SUN visit: thanyapura.com/hotel/dining/ 23 Sala Sunday Night JAN Steak & Seafood WED Premium barbecue main course, including im- ported Australian Rib Eye, full rack of Lamb or whole Phuket Lobster accompanied by buf- fet of delicious appetizers. Live music from 6.30pm. Premium BBQ. 1,700*Baht. Reserva- tions, Sala Phuket, [email protected] 076 338 888.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BBQ RIBS Sunday Roast All Day, All Night Come join us for our WEEKLY BBQ EVERY Sala Wednesday nights: FRIDAY served ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT at Two Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Ribs, beats, brews Patong. Indulge in All You Can Eat BBQ Pork Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in our Tradi- Devour our succulent pork rib set complete with Ribs, Chicken and Sides for ONLY 495 BAHT! tional Sunday Roast ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT for sweet corn chowder, blue cheese salad, moist Our BBQ is famous at Two Chefs! Come try ONLY 445 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU CAN cornbread and finish it off with a bread and but- us out and enjoy our mouthwatering pork ribs, EAT selection of your favorites! Featuring: Roast ter pudding. DJ Q will keep the soul flowing and flavor-bursting chicken and more! Join us for Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. Roasted your toes tapping as you wash down those ten- Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Mixed Vegeta- The Great Nai Harn Phuket der ribs with a bucket of craft brews. Full Rack Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD bles Flavored with Thyme and Garlic. Yorkshire set B1,600, Half Rack set B1,200, bucket of - Stay for the Fun. www.twochefs.com Kata Pudding and Red Wine Gravy. Enjoy Live Mu- Sunday Brunch craft brews B800. Reservations, SALA Phuket Beach 076-333-370 Kata Center 076-330-065 sic from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Every Sunday from 12:30 15:00 hrs. Guests Resort and Spa. Email: events@sala phuket. Karon 076-286-479 Patong 076-344-914. Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the can savor delectable creations prepared by com or call 076 338 888.

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Art Factory to raise funds for the Instruments 24 for Orphans drive. It start at 7pm and will fea- 27 JAN ture the best and cutest students from PAPA, APR THU The Young Musicians Collective, JamStart and SAT special guest AndreaH. For information email [email protected]

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RETRO NIGHT – Blue Horizon WCGC BACK TO THE 70s & 80s Thailand 2019 Don’t miss out on our newest, exciting weekly The Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Chal- event at Two Chefs. Come and join us for our Boat Lagoon Weekend 1-2 lenge continues in 2019 with the top 10% of special Flambé 300g Australian grass fed rib eye February 2019 teams (2 people per team) from each qualifier steak served with a creamy peppercorn sauce, gaining entry to the Thailand Final on the 27th of Beats & Bites. Music & Food & Fun. From 6.00 roasted vegetable medley and potato gratin April 2019 at Laguna Golf Club Phuket. Promi- pm till 10.00 pm at Lagoon Quay. พบกับงานแสดง for ONLY 595 THB. Have a sweet tooth? Treat ่ nent sponsors provide an all-expenses paid trip yourself to the Two Chefs banana flambé served ดนตรี อาหาร และความสนุกหลากหลายรูปแบบ ทีงานโบ๊ทลากูน to the World Final at Oitavoss Dunes in Cascais, Michelin-Starred Chef Phuket Boat Lagoon with vanilla ice cream for ONLY 95 THB. 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he 22nd Bay Regatta is expected to be the big- Tgest yet and will firmly stand out as one of Southeast Asia’s finest yachting events. Taking place in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer, the four days of racing and daily prize- giving dinners will bring a buzz of excitement to Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. Taking place just two months after Phuket King’s The regatta brings different worlds together. Cup Regatta, The Bay Regatta 2019 will be the scene for the and is more popular than ever Thailand’s most beautiful in Krabi and returning to Ao Authority of Thailand. Resort. region’s yachting community with competitors joining from islands. Chalong Bay in Phuket. Co-Sponsors: Chang, The Local Supporters: Electri- in February. The action is all around the world. This year Racing starts at 8:30am The action can be viewed Tourism Authority of Thailand, cal Marine, B&G, Octopus spread over four days of ex- will see the return of the 110 each day from the beach at from the look-out points at the Pra Nang Inn, Vacation Village Marine, The Mangosteen hilarating competition in the year old ‘S/Y Seraph’ as our each of the overnight stops. regatta venues: Thursday Feb Yacht Charter, Budget Car and Resort, Epic Charters. surrounding bays of Phuket, committee boat and we will There are a number of dif- 14: Ao Po; Friday Feb 15: Long Truck Rental, Castle Creek, Media Partners: Class Act Phang Nga and Krabi. This hold our daily presentation ferent courses used during the Beach, Ko Yao Noi; Saturday Mekhong and Raymarine. Media, The Phuket News, year’s competition will be at a fantastic new venue in regatta. Courses are designed Feb 16: Ao Nang/Koh Dam Regatta Partners: Chanda- SEA Yachting, Check In Surat split into six classes: Racing Krabi, The Phra Nang Inn. to offer competitive sailing Group; Sunday Feb 17: Cape ra Resort and Spa, Haadthip, Magazine, One Coast, Marine Class, Cruising A, Cruising We are all looking forward to all types of yachts and are Panwa, Phuket. Jungceylon, Koh Yao Chukit Directory Asia, aBoat. B, Bareboat Charter, Rac- to another great event.” selected on a daily basis by lo- The Regatta is organised ing Multihulls and Cruising The four days of racing cal sailing personalities Andy by Regattas Asia under the For further information contact: Multihulls are a mixture of ‘coastal pas- Dowden and Simon James. auspices of the Phuket Yacht Kae Wattana Regatta Director, Regattas Asia Kae Wattana, Managing sages’ and ‘around the islands’, Traditionally, yachts will Club. Email: [email protected] Director of organisers Regat- encompassing the provinces start off at Ao Po, through The event is supported by Tel: 081 538 8848 tas Asia, comments “The Bay of Phuket, Phang Nga and Phang Nga Bay to Ko Yao Noi, the Yacht Racing Association www.facebook.com/BayRegatta www.bayregatta.com Regatta is now in its 22nd year Krabi, and includes some of heading east for two nights of Thailand and the Tourism

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n the final night of play in the Rawai Pool League, IDivision A champions Black Sheep went to Mango Bar to cap off what’s been a fantastic season. However, their plans to end a great run with a final victory were swiftly put to rest by the home side. Mango’s Mike beat Riky, while Black Sheep’s Taka was found napping in his chair and lost to Ian. Kevin showed some great skill to pull back a point for the visitors, but the final singles match between Thai compa- rated in the singles, with Pang to secure the 3-4 upset over triots Thong and Goh gave Season 14 champions Black Sheep: Nanni, Goh, Riky, Taka and Kevin. Credit: Shot Bar. pulling out a great victory newly-promoted Black Bull Mango another point heading against Mike, while Philipp by winning a hard fought final into the doubles. position for Season 14 and los- slick new haircut failed to give Black Pearl who end Season managed to draw the score frame of the match. An unlikely comeback ing to to overall winners Black him the cutting edge. 14 in sixth position. even at 2-2 against Pickpook. With league positions shuf- in the doubles was swiftly Sheep only by leg difference. The remaining singles went Division A’s final game of The girls then changed fling throughout the final night extinguished by Thong and White Hart hosted a re- to Pita, with Richard, Flob and the season found Freedom Bar gears in the doubles, and with- of the season, Stoned Crab Gregg who twice ran seven cently resurgent Masaya Bar, Grant all winning their games playing host to Orange Bar. The out conceding a single frame hosted Pink Sheep, with the balls after having ball in hand but it was the home side that 2-0 to put Tropical Sands 3-1 visitors had one last chance in the doubles, ended their Pink Sheep girls managing to seal the win. Black Sheep turned on the skill to take all down going into the doubles. to break their 100% losing season with a fine victory over to save themselves from the clawed back the Beer Leg, but four singles games. Last year’s With bar owner ‘Dangerous run, but alas the French team the newly-crowned champions. crab’s claws, winning the match lost the match 4-3. champions White Hart lost only Ding’ sitting out this week, maintained the same consist- Roses are denied an amazing 3-4. On the Rawai beachfront, Future Bar faced second- a single frame in the singles Pita still managed to win both ency they’ve shown all season. 22-match unbeaten run in their White Hart BBQ outshone placed Shot Bar in a match that and remained conscious of doubles and the Beer Leg The only small piece of joy the first season, but will play in Moonlight Bar to win 3-4, could determine whether White needing the biggest score line with ease to give them a 6-1 French team could muster was Division A next time around. while the final game of the Hart or Shot Bar would finish possible in case Shot Bar lost victory in their final game of Pierre beating Big Dave in the Win or lose Stor Bar would season saw Islander A outclass the season in second position. A to Future. the season. singles. With Popeye getting his stay in second place and be Kilt’n Haggis. Islander A’s win loss here for Shot, and a victory Masaya weren’t rolling Black Pearl travelled to voice back, and many shouts promoted to Division A. They jumped them above The Stoned for third-placed White Hart over, however, and fought Spot Bar to face an all-male of “Freedom!” coming from travelled to face bottom-ranked Crab in the final standings. might swap their positions in back with two 0-2 wins in the side. Even with superstar Eddy the bar, the homeside took an Islander B. Stor Bar provided a A huge congratulations to the final league table. doubles. The Beer Leg went to back on the team sheet, Spot easy 6-1 victory. Orange Bar very classy show to give them everyone involved in Season 14 With some key players the hosts, and the final score just couldn’t stop Bang who are left cemented to the floor a fine 2-5 victory. for the great play and especially unavailable for Future, a near- was 5-2 on the night. White was banging the balls in all of Division A, and will see Next door, Black Bull host- for the charity money raised impossible task looked sud- Hart end a very respectable night. new opponents next season ed O’s Bar for a match between by all bars. denly quite possible when both third place in Season 14. Dave wasn’t at the races in Division B. two Season 14 newcomers. It A very special thanks to Pi Harry and Pan shockingly lost Pita Bar were also looking at all this week after his ap- was third place versus third Ding, Eric Colombo, Richard their singles, handing Future to improve their final standing pearance in the final of a big Division B from bottom, but the sides Hearne and Barry Craig for Bar a comfortable 3-1 score for Season 14 by overtaking tournament the previous week, Already announced as this were a lot more even than the their efforts to make the RPL going into the doubles. Mango Bar. Their opponents and the scores were left finely year’s Division B champions, ranking table would suggest. happen. However, Shot Bar played were bottom-placed Tropical balanced at 2-2 after the singles. Roses Bar headed into their Every game bar one required Thank you also to league some amazing pool in the Sands, who are well liked for Despite their foregone rel- last game of the season on the a final frame – only Black sponsors Thailand Pool Tables. doubles games to draw the the great entertainment and egation, Spot Bar refused to cusp of a scintillating unbeaten Bull owner Franck managed We look forward to the match level at 3-3. sportsmanship they bring to go down without a fight, and season. Standing in their way? to win 2-0. upcoming Season 15 of the Alas, the near-impossible their matches. The visitors it needed the final frame of The all-lady team of Baroque The score was level at 3-3 Rawai Pool League, which will task was self-fulfilled with Shot started out well, with captain the night to decide the victors. Bar, which included the top- going into the final Beer Leg. commence on Monday, Feb 11. Bar winning the Beer Leg and Fuzz taking points from Pita’s With the Beer Leg ending 1-2, ranked female player Pang. With a superb atmosphere at Visit Rawai-Pool-League.com securing their second-place Stefan. It seemed like Stefan’s the final points went to visitors The sides were not sepa- Black Bull, O’s Bar managed for information on how to join.

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Team MP W D L F A GD Pts 1 Liverpool 22 18 3 1 50 10 +40 57 2 Manchester City 22 17 2 3 59 17 +42 53 Harry Kane will be out until March with ankle ligament damage. 3 Tottenham Hotspur 22 16 0 6 46 22 +24 48 Photo: AFP / Ian Kington 4 Chelsea 22 14 5 3 40 17 +23 47 5 Arsenal 22 12 5 5 46 32 +14 41 6 Manchester United 22 12 5 5 44 32 +12 41 7 Watford 22 9 5 8 32 32 0 32 Spurs star Kane out until 8 Leicester City 22 9 4 9 26 25 +1 31 9 West Ham United 22 9 4 9 30 32 -2 31 10 Everton 22 8 6 8 33 31 +2 30 March with ankle injury 11 Wolverhampton 22 8 5 9 23 28 -5 29 “The striker will continue Premier League title hunt, the on March 22. 12 Bournemouth 22 8 3 11 31 42 -11 27 FOOTBALL to be monitored by our north Londoners sitting nine 13 Brighton 22 7 5 10 24 30 -6 26 medical staff as he commences points behind leaders Liverpool. WHO WILL SCORE 14 Crystal Palace 22 6 4 12 20 28 -8 22 AFP rehabilitation and is expected Kane, who won the Golden FOR SPURS NOW? 15 Burnley 22 6 3 13 23 43 -20 21 ottenham striker to return to training in early Boot as the World Cup’s leading With South Korea forward 16 Southampton 22 4 7 11 23 39 -16 19 Harry Kane will be March.” marksman last year, also scored Son Heung-min away on 17 Cardiff City 22 5 4 13 19 41 -22 19 sidelined until March Kane was injured after the penalty winner against international duty and Brazil T 18 Newcastle United 22 4 6 12 16 31 -15 18 after suffering ankle ligament being caught between United Chelsea in the League Cup winger Lucas Moura also 19 Fulham 22 3 5 14 20 49 -29 14 damage in last Sunday’s defeat defenders Phil Jones and Victor semi-final first leg. injured, Pochettino is left with 20 Huddersfield Town 22 2 5 15 13 37 -24 11 against Manchester United. Lindelof while trying to set Now he will miss the second Fernando Llorente and Vincent Kane sustained the injury up a last-minute chance for leg at Chelsea next week, as Janssen as his only fit senior to his left ankle in the closing Tottenham. well as the FA Cup fourth-round forwards. moments of the 1-0 loss at He received treatment after trip to Crystal Palace and at Speaking before tests Wembley and scans have now the full-time whistle before least six crucial league games. confirmed Kane's ligament Arsenal confirmed the extent of the walking off the pitch clearly The first leg of Tottenham’s damage, Pochettino had already problem. in severe discomfort. Champions League last-16 tie admitted he was “worried” goalkeeper It is the third successive Kane’s absence is a major at home to Borussia Dortmund about the situation. Petr Cech to season the England captain blow for Tottenham as they will also come too soon for Midfielder Moussa Sissoko has missed games due to an chase the first trophy of Kane. was also injured against United retire at end ankle injury. manager Mauricio Pochettino’s He faces a race to be fit for to further deplete Pochettino’s “Following preliminary five-year reign. the north London derby against options. of season assessments, we can confirm The 25-year-old is Arsenal on March 2 and the Janssen has endured a “THIS IS MY 20th SEA- season,” the former player that Harry Kane has damaged Tottenham's top scorer this second leg at Dortmund three wretched time with Tottenham, son as a professional player of the year announced. ligaments in his left ankle, season with 20 goals in 31 days later. while Llorente has hardly and it is 20 years since I Cech won four Premier sustained during Sunday’s appearances in all competitions. England boss Gareth played either, although he did signed my first professional Leagues, five FA Cups, the match against Manchester He had scored seven times Southgate will hope Kane is score a hat-trick in the recent contract, so it feels like the Champions league and the United,” a statement on in his last seven matches to back in contention for England’s FA Cup third-round win at right time to announce that I Europa League among his Tottenham’s website said on keep third-placed Tottenham opening Euro 2020 qualifier fourth-tier Tranmere. will retire at the end of this vast array of trophies. Tuesday. in with an outside chance in the against the Czech Republic AFP

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[email protected] Spurs title race suffers setback as Sport Kane hurt > p31 ONE FOR ALL Designed for people with disabilities, the first S\V14 off the production line is set to exhibit this week at boot Dusseldorf

The S\V14 being put through its paces. Photo: Disabled Sailing Thailand

“I have been told that the head of SAILING World Sailing (the world governing The Phuket News body for the sport of sailing, formerly [email protected] called the ISAF) will be there to make a speech to commemorate he S\V14 dinghy developed the occasion,” he added. by Disabled Sailing Thailand The project was born after the Twill make its European debut International Paralympic Commit- in Germany this weekend, when the tee in 2015 dropped sailing from first S\V14 dinghy off the production the 2020 Paralympics. Frustrated, line goes on display at the Düsseldorf Peter decided to take action. Realis- International Boat Show. ing there were no disabled sailing The S\V14 on display at ‘boot programmes in Thailand, and boats Dusseldorf’, being held from Jan were prohibitively expensive, Peter Fareast Yachts in Shanghai are building 19-27, is set to turn heads. Designed turned to Facebook. the base boats at subsibised prices. by Simonis-Voogd Design in Cape “I posted on my Facebook page Town and built by Fareast Yachts asking if any of my yachting friends agreed to produce the S\V14 at their Thailand by Austhai Marine and any businesses or volunteers who in Shanghai, the S\V14 two-person could help me design a new, sexy- production base in China and, in a donated to Her Majesty Princess wish to support this great cause to dinghy is designed for people with looking, competitive and most remarkable offer, will supply the Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. contact me through the Disabled disabilities and other physical im- importantly cheap and accessible first 1,000 S\V14s at a subsidised Disabled Sailing Thailand have Sailing Thailand website.” pairments. boat for disabled people, and with a price of US$3,000 for the base boat been working with Thai Para Sailors While Fareast Yachts are do- With a pricing point of just few minutes I received a reply from ex-works Shanghai. in Pattaya and have, in collaboration ing the base builds for the boats, US$3,000 (about B95,800) ex- Alex Simonis and Maarten Voogd The first one off the production with the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Simonis and Voogd explain on the factory, it is poised to open up the of Simonis-Voogd Design saying line has arrived in Germany as this been teaching them to sail. sv14.org website that the plans are sport to less-abled people under the that they were willing to take up paper goes to print, and will be on The first sailors represented open source. approach of offering “affordable, the challenge. display at ‘boot Dusseldorf’. Thailand at the 2018 Para World “What we did was to design a available sailing.” “Russel Vollmer, a paraplegic Since Fareast Yachts confirmed Sailing Championships in the US in 14ft modern yacht which can be Phuket-based Marine Surveyor sailor friend, joined our efforts and their production, sailors and clubs September last year, and followed completely built out of 11 sheets of Peter Jacops, who began the S\V14 soon we were sitting at the bar of worldwide have been enquiring this with by attending a World 4′ x 8′ plywood, 1 sheet of 3′ x 6′ 12 project just over three years ago, the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape about the S\V14 and multiple orders Sailing Paralympic Development mm steel and 22′ x 10′ strips of hard- explained, “Our aim was to develop Town making our first concept on have been placed. Program in Japan. wood. We prepared a CNC cutting a boat that could be sailed by people a tissue. The first fleet expected off the On the back of this, and strong package using these raw materials, with disabilities, and at a reasonable “It took about one year of design production line is heading to Thai- support from Thailand’s yachting which can be put together like a price. The S\V14 is exactly that. and engineering to come up with the land. Bought by Ocean Marina Yacht community, the Thai Paralympic jigsaw puzzle to create the boat in “Up until now boats for Para S\V14 with the first build starting Club in Pattaya, there will be eight Committee are showing interest an estimated time of less than 200 Sailors have been surprisingly in Pattaya, immediately followed S\V14s arriving in Q1 this year and and Para Sailing in the country man-hours,” the website explains. expensive, in some cases 10 times by Cape Town, Hawkes Bay New will be raced for the first time in a looks set to grow. “It should require no more skills more than the S\V14, so cost was Zealand and later Sausalito, USA. one-design class for Para Sailors at “Things have moved quickly in than that of your average DIY guy important, as was design, safety The Netherlands and Belgium soon the Top of the Gulf Regatta (April the last 12 months. It’s exciting to and no expensive tools. The beauty of and performance,” he said. followed,” Peter explained. 30-May 5, 2019). see the first S\V14 off the production this concept is that the materials are Peter is the instigator of the While the original idea was for Simpson Marine has also paid line and the first fleet arriving in available everywhere, the plans and S\V14 project and the founder of the S\V14 to be a self-build concept, for one, whilst the very first S\V Thailand later this year. Our goals cutting patterns can be downloaded Disabled Sailing Thailand, a not- akin to the successful Mirror Din- 14, the fully tested and operational are not competition sailing only; we at no cost via the internet and 2D for-profit organisation that supports ghy, which as one of the biggest and prototype dubbed “No. 1”, was want to support recreational sailing CNC cutting is so widely used that and promotes sailing in Thailand most successful class of dinghies in paid for by Gulu Lalvani of Royal for all,” said Peter. this can also be done all around the for people with disabilities. the world now numbers more than Phuket Marina. “Empowering adaptive sailing is world in a place near you,” it adds. “Unfortunately I won’t be there 70,000 worldwide, things changed “This first one was so important what we are about and we are work- in Dusseldorf for the launch, but when Alex Simonis had a conversa- as it was the one that we tested and ing with businesses and the yachting For more information about Disa- my wife, Nicole Vandewall, will tion with Fareast Yachts. made adjustments on. Without this community throughout Thailand to bled Sailing Thailand, visit www. be, along with the designers Alex Known for their quality, and one, the others would not have fol- make sailing a possibility for all. I disabledsailingthailand.org, and Simonis and Maarten Voogd,” Peter with a similar desire to give back lowed,” Peter explained. would like to thank everyone who for more information on the S\V14, told The Phuket News. to the community, Fareast Yachts A second S\V14 was built in has helped us so far, and I encourage visit www.sv14.org.

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