Volume 15 Issue 21 News Desk - Tel: 076-236555 May 24 - 30, 2008 Daily news at www.phuketgazette.net 25 Baht

The Gazette is published in association with Suspect in Intarat calls for 7-Eleven shooting IN THIS ISSUE SorPorKor probe NEWS: Three arrested in ya surrenders bah bust; Jintana Plaza By Pathomporn Kaenkrachang, ablaze – again; Police seize and Sompratch Saowakhon By Sompratch Saowakhon fake goods. Pages 2 & 3 PHUKET: Gen Intarat Yod- PATONG: After meeting Patong INSIDE STORY: National park bangtoey, in his capacity as spe- Mayor Pian Keesin, the prime in need of some TLC. cial adviser to Natural Resources suspect in the shooting murder of Pages 4 & 5 and Environment Minister Anon- a motorcycle-taxi driver in a 7- AROUND THE NATION: Mischie- gwan Thepsutin, on May 18 led Eleven store handed himself in vous monks cause strife in an inspection tour of properties to police on the night of May 18. believed to be illegally built on ag- The suspect, Chainart Yu- society. Page 7 ricultural reform (SorPorKor) yen, 31, has denied any involve- AROUND THE SOUTH: Deep land in the Kamala, Kalim and ment in the murder. South horrors have lasting Patong hillsides. About 2 am on May 16, impact. Page 9 The day before, Gen Inta- motorcycle-taxi driver Satien rat and his team inspected other Wongwai, 35, was shot twice in AROUND THE ISLAND: Local building sites in the area, includ- the back and once in the neck musicians try and save the ing some on Koh Yao Yai in Phang with a 9mm gun inside the 7- planet. Page 10 Nga, which Forest Department Eleven on Nanai Rd near the in- GOOD LIVING: Wilko finally surveys also show to be SorPor- Gen Intharat Yodbangtoey, advisor to Natural Resources and tersection with Sainamyen Rd. finds refinement. Page 12 Kor land (degraded public for- Environment Minister Anongwan Thepsutin, during his inspection By the time Kathu Police est land intended for agricultural tour of the Kamala Hills in tambon Kathu on May 18. and rescue workers from the PEOPLE: Floyd’s back for use by poor farmers). Kusoldharm Foundation arrived, good. Pages 14 & 15 The two-day inspection “Land that local people Phuket, 108,581 rai is state for- K. Satien was dead. AFTER D ARK: Rockin’ all over tour followed a meeting chaired have encroached on so that they est land. His body was taken to Patong. Page 17 by Gen Intarat at Phuket City can farm will be handed back to Some 41,200 rai in Phuket Patong Hospital for examination. Municipality offices on May 16. the Forestry Department and re- is titled as SorPorKor land. Of Witnesses described the SPORTS: KTO golf; Beneath At that meeting, Gen Inta- stored to natural forest, but other this, occupancy rights (Tor Por 4 shooter as a dark-skinned, short- the Surface returns; MMA rat proposed a two-prong attack encroachers could face mini- titles) have been issued for haired man wearing a white polo fighters win gold. to reclaim public land for the mum jail sentences of 10 years,” 21,182 rai, he said. shirt and black jeans. After shoot- Pages 34 & 35 state.“The are two main types of he warned. K. Aongart reported that so ing K. Satien, he ran out of the PROPERTY: Construction Up- encroachment: people squatting While ready to reclaim pub- far this year, the Phuket MNRE store and fled on a motorbike, date; Home of the Week; Gar- on public forest land to plant rub- lic land that people may have office had discovered 23 cases they said. dening: Bert talks politics; ber trees and cases where land government-issued titles on in of encroachment on state land: Kathu Police Inspector Lt Design: A lovely pair of lob- titles have been [improperly] is- order to restore it as natural for- 15 cases in state forest, six cases Col Chalermchai Hernsawas told bies. Pages 37-42 sued for public land,” he said. est, Gen Intarat left the door open in protected mangrove forests the Gazette that police had an Gen Intarat proposed that for some plots to be developed and two cases of illegal logging. arrest warrant issued for Chai- rubber plantation squatters could for tourism by government of- Phuket Vice-Governor nart on May 17. PLUS be charged rent and allowed to fices and the local administrative Worapoj Ratthasima proposed The suspect met Patong continue to farm the land. “They bodies where they are located. handling encroachment cases lo- Mayor Pian Keesin early evening QUEER NEWS 6; AROUND THE R E- could pay rent to the governor “For forestry land that can cally. “If any local [administra- on May 18 before turning him- GION 8; HAPPENINGS 16; LIFES- and continue to farm their exist- be used as a public park or a tion] organizations discover en- self over to Kathu Police Station TYLE 18 & 19; SPA MAGIC 20; ing plantation, but they would not tourist attraction, we are pleased croachment in their areas, they at about 8 pm. He was accom- WHAT’S ON 21; TAKE A BREAK be allowed to expand their plan- to support and protect our natu- can report these cases to the panied by relatives, who posted 23 & 24; LOOKING BACK, tations or cut down any more of ral resources to support tourism governor,” he said. bail for him. TSOWNDINGS 26; BOOKS, WORD the natural forest,” he said. in Phuket, ” he said. Also at the meeting was Friends of the victim con- COURT 27; EDITORIAL, LETTERS However, for public land on Aongart Chanachanmong- Monthon “Palad Rambo” Chart- firmed that both men had been 28; FIRST PERSON, ISSUES & AN- which titles have been issued, kol, chief of Phuket Provincial suwan, the MNRE official re- drinking at the same venue in SWERS 29; FIT FOR LIFE, HORO- Patong just before the killing. SCOPES 30; COMPUTERS 31; Gen Intarat proposed that the Office of the Ministry of Natu- sponsible for investigating law- BUSINESS AND M ONEY 32 & 33; government reclaim the land and ral Resources and Environment enforcement issues throughout The victim’s friends said CLASSIFIEDS 43-55. restore it to its natural state as (MNRE), reported that of the the South. they had no idea why K. Satien preserved forest. 339,396 rai that comprises Continued on page 2 was murdered. 2 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS May 24 - 30, 2008

From page 1 SorPorKor Sharp increase in drug arrests probe PHUKET: Crime statistics released by the A total of 21 people were arrested for of ya ice (crystal methamphetamine). Phuket Provincial Police show that the num- using cannabis, with 49 grams of the illegal herb There were five attempted murders, K. Monton last month filed ber of drug-related arrests was about 52% confiscated. with two related arrests made, as well as three a police complaint at the Phuket higher in April than the same period last There were 12 arrests for possession of reports of assault and three arrests. City Police Station charging Land year. krathom (an indigenous plant that acts as a There were 84 cases of theft reported, Department Director Chairerk There were 120 arrests for drug-re- mild stimulant), with 177 leaves of the plant including four motorcycles and two cars. Ar- Dissaya-amnaj for dereliction of lated offenses, 63 of which involved ya bah seized. rests were made in 42 of these cases. duty in failing to revoke an ille- (amphetamine) with a total of 3,761 pills Sixteen people were arrested for posses- Prostitution accounted for 78 arrests, gally issued land-ownership deed seized. However, arrests for gambling of- sion of solvents, with 16 bags and a can seized. while 23 were nabbed for possession of unli- on protected mangrove-forest fenses still topped the list with 202 arrests. Seven people were arrested for possession censed firearms. – Natcha Yuttaworawit land in Rassada. “There are many cases of encroachment from Kamala to Kalim and some in the outskirts Jintana of Patong,” he said. 1,267 ya bah tablets On May 20, Pongpayome Vasaputi, Permanent Secretary Plaza for the Ministry of Interior, met Phuket Governor Niran Kalaya- namit, Vice-Governor Tri Aug- seized in Mai Khao ablaze karadacha and local authorities to By Pathomporn Kaenkrachang discuss encroachment issues. “Around the nation, about 6 MAI KHAO: Following a ran- – again million rai of SorPorKor land has dom vehicle inspection, Tah Chat been encroached upon,” said K. Chai Police on May 11 arrested Pongpayome. three people for possession of ya PATONG: Jintana Plaza on “Since 1997, we have bah (methamphetamine) with in- Patong’s beach road caught fire taken legal action against 11 tent to sell and seized 1,267 pills. on May 15, causing an estimated people in Phuket who had The arrests were an- 1 million baht in damages. claimed 20 plots covering 500 nounced at a press conference It’s the third time this year rai. held May 12 at Phuket City Po- that fire has broken out at the By the end of 2006, the Su- lice Station. complex. preme Court had heard the Attending were Phuket Lt Naruwat Puthawiro said cases against five of those Vice-Governor Worapoj Ratta- that Kathu Police Station re- people – and had decided against sima, Phuket Provincial Police ceived a call about 3:15 am re- all of them, ordering 11 plots cov- Commander Maj Gen Decha porting that a fire had broken out ering 300 rai to be returned to Budnampetch, Phuket City Po- at the plaza. the state,” he said. lice Superintendent Col Paween “The fire [reportedly] Among those who lost Pongsirin, and Tah Chat Chai started about 3:15 am and spread SorPorKor land under the Su- Police Superintendent Col Sak- through tailors, souvenir shops and other vendor’s stalls. preme Court rulings is current chai Limcharoen and his drug in- SUSPECTS ON PARADE: Prapate Thayeng (right) is the alleged ring- Phuket MP Tossaporn Thepabutr. vestigation unit. “It spread through 10 shop- leader of a drug-running scheme, in which his friend and girlfriend houses in total. We still don’t “Much of the SorPorKor Col Sakchai said that at were snared as his accomplices. land returned to the state is in about 9:30 pm on May 11, offic- know how many small stalls in- Patong and Kamala, which are ers at a checkpoint in Village 7 rested Prapate and Saowanee. Prapate confessed to running side were damaged,” he told the very beautiful areas. So I have pulled over a motorcycle being A total of 1,267 pills were drugs from Bangkok to Phuket in Gazette. come to Phuket to inspect those ridden by 21-year-old Pongdanai seized along with 40,000 baht in lots of 2,000 pills in return for “We are waiting for foren- areas to protect them against en- Jinirat for a routine inspection. cash, a Honda Civic sedan, a payments ranging from 20,000 to sics tests to determine the cause croachment. Under the seat they found Honda Click motorcycle, a gold 30,000 baht, he added. of the fire and we are still not sure “I received a report from a stash of about 300 ya bah pills necklace, three bank books, eight Prapate normally sold in how much damage was caused, the Phuket governor that many in six plastic bags. ATM cards, four mobile phones, bulk. After his planned sale fell but we believe it’s more than 1 local OrBorTor [tambon admin- Pongdanai confessed to two wallets, a designer handbag, through, he was forced to keep million baht.” he said. istration organizations] are ready possession of the drugs and a Giordano watch, a Sony Play- the drugs at his girlfriend’s home Lt Naruwat pointed out to provide funds to develop their agreed to call his dealer, 31-year- station and a digital camera. and try to sell them wholesale, it that this was the third time that areas. old Prapate Thayeng, to arrange Prapate and his relative was explained. Jintana Plaza had caught fire this “We can develop the land a sale at the home of Prapate’s Prajak Thayeng were arrested by Despite the drugs being year. for public use or allocate it for 18-year-old girlfriend, Saowanee Tah Chat Chai police last year. found in Pongdanai’s motorbike, “We are investigating farming. It depends on what pro- Tonglahorm, in Mai Khao Village Prapate was acquitted, but Pra- Prapate denied that Pongdanai or whether the fires were started vincial officers decide what to do 2, Col Sakchai said. jak was sentenced to life impris- Saowanee were involved. by short-circuits or by arson. with it. I will follow up on these At the home, police found onment, Col Sakchai said. Gen Decha said the case Also, this fire started at night, just issues later,” he said. almost 1,000 more pills and ar- Following Sunday’s arrest, and other recent arrests indicate like the previous two fires,” he there is still a high demand for ya said. bah in Phuket. “Most of the shops are in- There are currently about sured,” Lt Naruwat added. 40 outstanding warrants to arrest The last time Jintana Plaza suspected dealers in Phuket, he caught fire was April 30. added. – Semacote Suganya May 24 - 30, 2008 NEWS PHUKET GAZETTE 3 Customs raids net Violent muggings B2.6m in fake goods return to Rawai By Chris Husted Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Dave said. By Sompratch Saowakhon RAWAI: A foreign man was shot However, Dave was trans- in the leg and stabbed in the stom- ferred to Vachira Phuket Hospi- PHUKET: In a week of raids ach in a motorbike mugging at tal about six hours later. “I am starting on May 7, Phuket Cus- about 4 am on May 12. okay, now. We will have to see if toms seized counterfeit and alleg- His attackers made off with there are complications. The knife edly smuggled goods valued at 2.6 his wallet, containing 300 baht. ‘touched’ my liver and my intes- million baht. The man, who asked to be tines,” he said. Many of the seized goods identified only as “Dave”, told the “This is stupid – crazy. Just were sent to Phuket by parcel Gazette that he was returning for 300 baht,” he added. delivery services, arriving on the from a late night out at a Nai The attack was reminiscent island by bus from Bangkok. Harn bar when he was attacked. of the spate of violent muggings Goods seized included mu- “I had turned right [onto the that gripped the Rawai-Nai Harn sic CDs, movie and game CDs road toward Rawai Beach] and area last year. and DVDs, D&G shoulder bags, rode about 50 meters when I Chalong Police Superinten- Levi’s wallets, designer-label came around the curve and was dent Col Samarn Chainarong told watches, hands-free sets for attacked,” he said. the Gazette that, with the arrival mobile phones, plastic air-pow- “I had no time to react. I of the low season about a month ered handguns and rifles, and was shot in the [lower] right leg ago, he has ordered his 10 patrol and stabbed in the side; then they cheap copy Brembo “high-per- LOST: The pile of goods seized by Customs officers. officers to step up surveillance in formance” car brake calipers. robbed me,” he explained. known risk areas after midnight. Also seized was a Rover tic guns, valued at about 62,500 just one street away from Phuket “I was lucky,” he added. “I Muggers in Rawai like to car, valued at about 400,000 baht. baht, were seized at the Central City Police Station. got on my bike and rode about use motorcycles to make a quick Vichak Apirugnunchai, di- Tour company office on Dibuk “It is possible that the car 200 meters when I saw an am- getaway and often commit more rector of the Customs Depart- Rd, in Phuket City. was smuggled in to be sold with- bulance already attending to an- than one attack a night, he said. ment’s Bangkok-based Investiga- On May 9, also in Phuket out paying import duty,” said other man who was also at- To minimize the risk of fall- tion and Suppression Division, City, officers seized 5,350 pirated Chief Inspector Tawal Rodjit, also tacked, maybe just 10 minutes ing victim, tourists should avoid said, “We received an order to be DVDs at Kaochareon Express of the Investigation and Suppres- earlier,” he said. traveling alone in known risk ar- on the lookout for pirated goods Delivery Co Ltd on Ong Sim Pai sion Division. Both men were taken to eas after dark, he said. in Phuket, especially goods sent Rd. The DVDs were valued at to Phuket by bus. about 1,337,500 baht. On May 7, Customs offic- On May 12, officers seized Four more elections to be held in Phuket ers seized 250 watches and 148 260 pirated shoulder bags, valued sets of pirated high-performance at 390,000 baht, at the Speed Ex- PHUKET: The Phuket Election Kathu Municipality Term on a Sunday. According to Elec- brake calipers, with a total value press office located in Soi Sun- Committee (PEC) is gearing up ends July 17. Election day is Au- tion Commission law, a ban on all of about 523,000 baht, at SP Ex- thorn Uthit, off Chao Fa West Rd. for four more local elections set gust 24. alcohol sales will go into effect press company on Thepkrasattri On May 13, Customs offic- to take place over the next three Patong Municipality: Term from 6 pm on the Saturday be- Rd Soi 7 in Rasada. ers seized a Rover car parked on months ends June 19. Election day is July fore the election until midnight on The next day, 25 fake plas- Komarapat Rd in Phuket City, On May 15, PEC Director 27. election day. Supap Akkam said his agency is Pa Khlok OrBorTor: Term The Election Commission in preparing for elections for the ends July 24. Election day is Au- Bangkok on May 7 confirmed the Phone ban nets six on first day Karon, Patong and Kathu munici- gust 31. results of the Phuket OrBorJor PHUKET: Traffic Police on May of the driver using his phone and palities (tessabaan) as well as the All of the election days fall elections, he added. 20 fined six motorists for driving send a copy of the photo and the Pa Khlok Tambon Administration while using mobile phones on the fine to be paid to the registered Organization (OrBorTor) in first day of the ban being en- address of the owner of the car,” Thalang. The dates are as fol- forced on the island. he explained. lows: Phuket Provincial Police “So far, none of those Karon Municipality: Term Deputy Commander Col Chalit charged have contested the ended May 1. Election day is June Thintanee said that three car driv- fine,” he added. 8. ers and two motorcycle riders were fined in Phuket City and one car diver was fined in Thalang. “In Phuket City, we set up a checkpoint at the intersection near Satree Phuket School and Traffic Police on motorcycles were told to keep an eye out while on patrol around the island. “We also have 48 CCTV cameras around the island, which we will use. “We will capture the image 4 PHUKET GAZETTE INSIDE STORY May 24 - 30, 2008

n 1981, about 250,000 rai (400 square kilometers) of Phang Nga Bay was desig- nated as a marine national Ipark. Its boundaries stretch from A Bay on the brink Muang Phang Nga District to the coast at Takua Tung District and contains more than 42 large and small islands. hang Nga Bay, with its limestone karsts and The park is the largest area of original primary mangrove for- stunning islands, is touted as a magical place est remaining in Thailand and is and a must-see site for the region’s visitors. But protected by regulations forbid- P ding any kind of destruction or some are warning that a lack of environmental encroachment of the natural protection is threatening to turn the magic into a habitat that supports rare species disappearing act for much of the area’s fragile eco- of plants, animals and marine life, which in turn attract hundreds of systems and the wildlife that lives within it. Prompted by thousands of tourists each year. the report of a macaque shooting in full view of tourists, Protection is provided by a the Gazette’s Nick Davies and Janyaporn Morel team of park rangers authorized to arrest people for encroach- investigate the state of the bay. ment and poaching, along with a system for collecting park fees An incident of poaching in also brought up at a recent from tour operators. Despite this, the bay was recently brought to Phuket Marine Biological Center local eco-tour operators are be- the Gazette’s attention, when a (PMBC) meeting at which K. ABOVE: Small fish – food for coming more concerned with the group of tourists who were on an Worapoj was present. At the kingfishers – cannot survive the destruction of the natural environ- expedition with John Gray’s Sea meeting he advised people who levels of pollution in the popular ment, reporting unrestricted Canoe witnessed the shooting of witness such incidents to collect tourist areas. Photo: John Gray poaching, deforestation and en- a macaque, a protected primate, evidence, ideally photographs, RIGHT: The beach at Koh Panak vironmentally damaging tourism. at Koh Panak by a group of three and send them to the national park where tourists saw a macaque Ao Phang Nga National men. authorities so they could be prop- being shot and stoned to death. Park Assistant Chief Worapoj Witnesses in the group, in- erly investigated. Photo: Antti Helin Lomlim told the Gazette that cluding children and a pair of about 200,000 foreign and Thai Scandinavian journalists, said the Slash & Burn. Dave Williams, FAR RIGHT: A jet-skier speeding tourists visit the park each year, trio, one carrying a rifle, arrived director of Paddle Asia, takes round Phang Nga Bay. adding that there are 33 regis- at the island’s beach in an un- tourists on sea canoe tours in the Photo: John Gray tered tour companies operating in marked longtail boat and pro- northeast of Phang Nga Bay. the bay, the majority of them be- ceeded to shoot and bludgeon the While on paddle tours, his groups Wichai Praisa-ngob confirmed ing large tour companies and primate to death – in full view of have observed large areas of for- that about 400 rai of Pru Nai for- said, “We are always asking for about 40% of them local boat the group of tourists who were in est on fire on Koh Yao Yai. Mr est on Koh Yao Yai was en- help from tourists and tour opera- operators. About 80 people are a boat about 30 meters from the Williams claims that trees are be- croached upon recently and that tors to keep the area clean. The employed by the national park, he beach – and carried the ing cleared through slash-and- the names of about 20 people had larger boats have trash bins on said. macaque’s carcass back to their burn techniques, despite Koh Yao been listed for involvement in the board and they are not allowed Some outspoken eco-tour boat. Yai being part of the marine na- encroachment. “We are going to to leave trash on the islands. They operators say insufficient govern- K. Worapoj told the Ga- tional park. charge those people soon. We must take any rubbish back to the ment-allocated resources and apa- zette that he had been informed “There are always fires on can’t let this incident pass with- mainland with them,” he said. thy toward marine park manage- of the macaque killing and had Koh Yao Yai. Traveling around out doing anything; they must be “The real garbage problem ment are allowing incidences of requested co-operation from the island, you’ll see a lot of places severely punished,” he said. is from Koh Panyee as there is a poaching, land encroachment and nearby Klong Kian community that have been completely According to John Gray, the community living there. When the pollution to continue with little or members in keeping a vigil against stripped of trees and vegetation. volume of marine rubbish and oil tide rises, the garbage is washed no enforcement of the regulations poaching in the area. Much of it has been burned pollution from motorboats in the away from the community and meant to protect the marine park. The macaque killing was away. I thought it was illegal to bay, especially around the coves into the open water. The central clear-cut mountain tops. The top in Koh Penak, is increasing. government and the provincial soil will most certainly end up in “Speedboat oils, plastic bags and authorities have been made the bay, and from there, make its Styrofoam are pervasive. The aware of this and the park is way to killing the little-remaining higher the tourist count, the ug- working hard to educate locals on coral,” said Mr Williams. lier these sites become,” he said. how to keep the area clean,” he Phang Nga Governor In response, K. Worapoj added. “We run programs to edu- cate students, local people and tour operators in environment conservation. At Koh Panyee, for example, there is a joint project underway between the school May 24 - 30, 2008 INSIDE STORY PHUKET GAZETTE 5

WHO TO CALL The following organizations can be contacted to report illegal and destructive activities in the Phang Nga Bay marine national park:

Phang Nga Governor’s Office, P.O. Box 101 Phang Nga. Tel: 076- 411401, 076-411525. Phang Nga Provincial Police Commander Boonkit Daan- anuphan, P.O. Box 191 Phang Nga. Tel: 076-411366, 076-411328, 076-412188 (24 hours). Email: [email protected] Dr Somchai Bussarawit, Chief of Marine Reference Collection and Phuket Aquarium, Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC). Tel. 083-1839963, 081-2720001. Ao Phang Nga National Park Assistant Chief Worapoj Lomlim. Tel: 081-9781729, 076-411136, 076-412188. Phang Nga Provincial Information Center. Email: [email protected]

are taken in speedboats. Also, despite how tourists “Sump holes, or hong, cre- may feel witnessing this, it is a ated after many years of tidal practice that has probably gone erosion are accessed through tidal on for generations, long before Tourists watch as protected forest is sea caves often contain fragile the area was declared a national destroyed by fire on Koh Yao Yai. mangrove trees that can be eas- park. Photo: Dave Williams ily damaged by tourists standing And, according to the on the roots or pushing them aside people who know the area, the every boat that operates within when kayaking through them,” he number of primates seen in the the national park must be regis- explained. park is rapidly diminishing. tered with the Marine Office be- “As far as I know, the man- With such a large area to fore then being registered and groves in the hong never regen- patrol, it is also an almost impos- given approval by the park au- erate and they are dying as more sible task for even the best-inten- thorities to operate in the area. and more tourists are taken to tioned park rangers to always be When asked whether there them without being properly in the right place at the right time are any restrictions on the num- guided. to prevent or arrest people for ber of boats allowed to operate “I don’t blame the guides for committing offenses. at one time or if there are any this, as they are often unaware The root of the problem ap- anti-pollution regulations in place, of the consequences of allowing pears to be the sheer number of K. Worapoj said, “We co-oper- tourists to climb on the man- tourists who visit the park each ate with the Marine Office in groves. It should be the respon- year and the lack of eco-friendly- educating all tour operators and sibility of the tour operators to tourism instruction that they and boat drivers in proper mainte- ensure that their guides are prop- their guides receive. nance of their engines to reduce erly trained in eco-friendly tour- It is estimated by some in oil and noise pollution.” ism,” he added. the region’s tourism industry that He added that people who Both John Gray and Dave at least 50% of the 5.5 million and the garbage bank to reduce which are a source of oil and see boats or jet-skis racing in the Williams have documented vari- tourists came through Phuket In- the amount of waste through re- noise pollution, especially longtail area can report what they have ous incidents of animals, such as ternational Airport last year had cycling,” he said, adding that lo- boats that are not fitted with muf- seen to the national park authori- birds and primates in the park visited Phang Nga Bay Marine cal administration organizations flers. ties if they suspect the boats are being killed for their meat, some- National Park at least once – a collect trash, but only during cer- John Gray said powered causing a disturbance or being times in full view of the rangers far higher figure than the tain periods. boats and even irresponsible operated illegally. or even by the rangers them- 200,000 reported by the park kayaking are having damaging “Speedboats come so close selves. authorities. Speedboats and jet-skis. The effects on the park’s environ- to some of the islands that they It is difficult to assess how When it’s not even clear as Gazette has been unable to es- ment, along with a lack of carry- have killed all the small fish widespread or frequent the to the number of people using the tablish whether there are any spe- ing capacity restrictions to limit there,” Mr Gray said. “Kingfish- poaching is and it raises questions park on any given day, law en- cific zoning laws or marine na- the number of boats or tourists ers, which thrive on the small fish, as to the severity of the impact forcement within and pro-active tional park guidelines restricting that are allowed to visit areas at are subsequently absent from this may have on the ecosystem environmental protection of this the use of motorboats or jetskis one time. places such as Koh Penak and considering that poachers may be natural treasure seem very dis- in the Phang Nga Bay area, According to K. Worapoj, Koh Hong, where many tourists taking only what they need to eat. tant dreams indeed. 6 PHUKET GAZETTE NEWS May 24 - 30, 2008 Queer News Bookings now open Local shooters take for PIMEX 2008 trade aim at park pokers show BANGKOK: The world of Thai when shooting was done for the continued. Sometimes, when the range and dig a moat to pre- KOH KAEW: Bookings are now clay-pigeon shooting has been day, about 10 to 15 gay men would people are shooting, they step on vent unauthorized people gaining open for exhibitors to join PIMEX rocked by the daily desecration begin to gather around the range. full used condoms, which really access. 2008, Phuket’s marine and life- of one of the sport’s club head- Some would mess around puts them off their shots and K. Wirarawan added that style showcase event to be held quarters in Hua Mak. on the bridge along the edge of makes them lose concentration, the shooting range is not the only at Royal Phuket Marina from Coinciding with a group of the pond, while others would the interviewee lamented, before SAT venue facing this problem. December 4-7. homosexual patrons using the wander to the adjacent park, all calling on authorities to quickly “Apart from the shooting range, Concurrent with the Phuket range for open-air trysts, shoot- the while making noise and both- sort out the mess. the area around Rajamangala King’s Cup Regatta and other ers have had to gingerly tread ering others wanting to use the Wirawan Phojanwaraphong National Stadium is also being early-season events, PIMEX around a sea of discarded facilities. Park workers tried to of SAT said that the shooting used for illicit sex. We are now 2008 is expected to attract record condoms. chase them away, but the unruly range was the responsibility of the cracking down on it, though. If numbers of exhibitors and visi- While you may think that revelers refused to leave, the Skeet and Trap Shooting Asso- any unauthorized people are tors. this reporter is exaggerating what shooter added. ciation of Thailand and that some- caught there after 6pm they will This year more than 2,000 could be a case of one or two dis- Every morning, following times they may not look after it immediately be charged with square meters of air-conditioned carded johnnies – a common the nocturnal romps, condoms are as well as they might. From now trespassing,” she said. exhibition hall will be available enough sight in many urban ar- strewn around the range, the man on, they will increase security on Source: Kom Chad Luek overlooking and adjacent to eas in this day and age – to beef berthing for up to 35 boats of all up a story on a slow news day, different sizes. photos published in our Thai-lan- Floor plans and in-water guage sister paper Kom Chad No phones here, officer plans for 2008 are now on line. Luek attest to the true extent of Twelve yachts have al- the problem. In the interest of A woman cradles her pet dog with one arm while waiting for the light to change at the Vachira ready been booked into the in- Phuket Hospital intersection. The new law banning the use of mobile phones while driving seems to protecting the sensibilities of un- have had some effect – unfortunately it is still impossible to legislate common sense. water display and more than 10 suspecting readers – and editors companies have indicated their – the Gazette has opted to forgo attendance. printing the unsavory images. The event’s organizers A reporter from Kom Chad strongly recommend booking Luek headed to the shooting early for best choice in location range, which belongs to the and maximum exposure through Sports Authority of Thailand the event. (SAT) and serves as the head- The marketing campaign quarters for the Skeet and Trap begins in earnest in July 2008 with Shooting Association of Thailand, advertising in all the major re- after receiving a tip-off of the gional publications. nightly rendezvous at the range. Media partners include Asia On reaching the range, the Pacific Boating, China Boat- reporter was greeted with the ing, Luxury Properties, Asia sight of fish in a pond next to the Spa, CNN Traveller, Tiger Tales, range happily nibbling away on Time Out Singapore, Million- the many floating condoms that aire Asia and the Phuket Ga- had been thrown in. zette. Under a bo tree next to the Last year, the show was clay-pigeon trap, there were featured prominently on CNN condoms scattered around with Mainsail and similar coverage is abandon, many of them looking expected this year. fresh, as if they had only recently been used. For further information about One clay-pigeon enthusiast, PIMEX 2008, email info@ who asked for his name not to be phuketboatshow.com or visit revealed, said that every evening www.phuketboatshow.com

UDON THANI (Daily Xpress): The peculiar story of a man who married a python said to be a 600-year-old spirit from his past has taken yet another bizarre twist. May 24 - 30, 2008 AROUND THE NATION PHUKET GAZETTE 7

n a survey conducted by the Family Network Foundation, nearly 40% of Bangkok resi- dents said they had lost re- Monk misdeeds eroding Ispect for monks after reading re- ports about their misbehavior and nearly 6% said they had lost faith in Buddhism altogether. The survey, carried out Thailand’s spirituality from May 7 to 12, questioned 466 people. The study was con- ducted to see how relevant Bud- who works at a pub in Bangkok. dhism is in Thai families today Terrance gave Chalee 2,000 for and to gauge people’s reactions PEDAL each boy, but Chalee deducted to reports of bad behavior by 1,000 baht each, they said. monks. Terrance declined to talk to “Some people say they POWER police, saying he would consult don’t want to undertake religious Trishaw riders in his lawyer first. activities because they’ve lost Samut Prakan province At 7 pm the following day, faith in monks,” said Surin Kij- are now earning up to police arrested 41-year-old Dee nitchee of the Thai Health Pro- 300 baht a day as Christopher for allegedly buying motion Foundation. more passengers opt sex service from an 11-year-old In a survey of 1,233 youths for the man-powered boy found with him at his rented aged 13 to 25 years by the Bang- transport over in- house, also in Banglamung dis- kok University Research Institute, creasingly expensive trict. 55.6% didn’t know that Visakha motorcycle taxis and The boy told police that tuk-tuks. Bucha marks Buddha’s birthday, Christopher picked him up while enlightenment and nirvana. he was walking in a soi and he However, more than 90% was given 500 baht in exchange said they thought teaching of for sex. Buddhism was important and 84% said they had relied on Made to be broken. A recent monks’ advice when facing prob- survey by the Abac Poll Research lems. Center into morals and life found Yet more than 90% agreed that 87% of respondents admit to that Thai youths today had breaking laws or social conven- drifted away from spirituality tions. and that hanging out with friends, In all, seven out of every playing games and visiting enter- charged with forcing minors to two daughters are among 13 lowed to travel freely throughout 10 motorists admitted to break- tainment venues was more inter- beg. Karen families who have trav- the country, he said. ing road rules. The poll discov- esting. eled from the North to live in the “This is not human traffick- ered the worst road-code viola- Gambling on theft. Police ar- new settlement in Sattahip dis- ing. The Karen people voluntar- tors were teenagers, people aged Greedy guardians. Police in rested a former insurance-com- trict. ily come here. They also get bet- in their 20s and people aged over Ang Thong province on May 16 pany manager for allegedly em- She said the 3,000 baht her ter pay. The wages are higher 60. arrested Phlaiwan Chaichana bezzling nearly 50 million baht to family received monthly for liv- here than in Chiang Mai,” he In other areas of life, 37% and her husband Sathit Mitmarta bet on football matches. ing there was the main reason said. admitted to queue jumping and for forcing their two daughters to Police arrested suspect for the move; otherwise, she pre- 45% to breaking their own reso- beg for them. Surasak Seutrong, 41, in fers the cooler weather in Chiang Pattaya plight. In apparently lutions. Some 36% said they The couple spent the money on a Bangkok’s Bang Khen District on Mai. unrelated cases, two British men needed the law to keep them in new pickup truck and luxury May 15. Located near a famous were arrested in Pattaya for child line. items. His former company com- temple, the new village wel- molestation within a two-day pe- On a more positive note, The girls, 15 and five years plained in November that comes tourists who pay entrance riod. 60% or respondents said they old, are now in government care. Surasak had withdrawn 49 mil- fees: 25 for Thais and 250 baht Michael Terrance, 58, was were responsible. The same Police found the suspects lion from his bank account and for foreigners. The long-neck arrested at 7:30 pm on May 17 at number wanted to be better waiting in their pickup near a fled. women make extra money by a rented mansion in Banglamung people, while more than half market after a tip-off by local Police believe the suspect selling handmade souvenirs to district with eight teenage boys wanted to improve their commu- residents. Coins amounting to had slowly embezzled the money tourists. ranging from 14 to 18 years old. nities. 15,000 baht were found hidden in to bet on football matches until Despite criticism from ac- He had already had sex The survey was conducted the vehicle. he was so deep in debt he could tivists and the Office of the UN with one of the boys, while the over seven months and quizzed Sathit told police they once no longer cover up his crimes. He High Commissioner for Refu- seven others were waiting for 6,933 people in 18 provinces. sold balloons at local fairs, but then fled to live with a relative in gees, Sattahip District Chief him in the living room when the found they could earn much more Bang Khen. Narong Thirachantarangkoon house was raided, police said. Around the Nation news round- begging, so he had taken the el- defended the settlement. The boys told police that up is sourced from the pages of der girl out of school and sent her Coastal Karens. Amid cries of With their highland identifi- they were delivered to Terrance The Nation, Daily Xpress and out to beg at local fairs in several “human zoo”, a group of long- cation cards, the Karen are al- by Chalee Kengthanyakorn, 45, Kom Chad Luek newspapers. Central provinces. neck Karen hilltribe women a few The elder girl told police she weeks ago moved to the coastal had been begging since about age province of Chonburi, where they eight and wanted to go back to are becoming a popular tourist school. attraction. Both parents have been A 50-year-old woman with 8 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE SOUTH May 24 - 30, 2008

he violence in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat is giving local people sleepless nights and re- Living with terror takes Tcurring nightmares, leading to se- vere mental problems, according to a recent report by the Public Health Ministry. The chief of Department of Mental Health, Dr Somchai its toll on mental health Chakrabhand, said tests had been conducted in the three provinces to monitor the mental health of 15.5 baht a liter. people living in the area. Teachers in Pattani’s Manop said that he buys The report shows that 36% Nong Chik District smuggled fuel in loads of 2,000 had recurring nightmares, 25% assemble a guarded liters at 28 baht a liter from a could not sleep properly and 19% convoy to get to schools large agent in Haad Yai. He then were permanently scarred. located inside a sells it to businesses – mainly Many were left confused, government ‘red zone’ — trucking companies and shrimp uncomfortable, had breathing dif- where insurgent activity farmers who need diesel to ficulties, felt angry, wanted to is greatest. power aerators for their ponds – hurt other people or commit sui- at 31 to 32 baht a liter. cide. The fuel-smuggling trade is Narathiwat residents were also adding to official corruption reported as those suffering the in the region, Manop said. most, followed by Pattani and Every month he must bud- Yala provinces. Some 44% of get 25,000 to 30,000 baht to pay Narathiwat residents suffer from off officials to look the other way, severe mental problems, accord- he added. ing to the report. “Despite government The Public Health Ministry crackdowns, high prices continue recently set up mental health re- to attract people to smuggling. habilitation centers at 35 commu- Even though it can be many hun- nity hospitals in the three prov- dreds of kilometers from the inces to help the people. source of the fuel in Malaysia, people still manage to transport it Heinous crime. An elderly here. couple and their disabled daugh- “To do this, we have to rely ter were stabbed to death in a on connections and people with burglary in Surat Thani’s Khian influence. With the economy in Sa district on May 12. the area struggling, the income Rubber planters Pramoon from smuggling is far higher than Phuangrat, 72, and his wife other businesses,” said Manop. Phayong Phuangrat, 71, were the house in silence, but woke up tive of the attack to be robbery. ers to take them to school are found dead in the bedroom of their the sleeping occupants by break- complaining that their budgets no Police rescue 85 pangolins. house in Village 6, Tambon Ban ing the fish sauce. When con- Oil price problems. With the longer cover the price of gaso- Police in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Set, with multiple stab wounds. fronted, he then used a kitchen start of the new school year, line for their vehicles. May 16 rescued 85 pangolins In the other bedroom of the knife to kill them, police believe. teachers in the Deep South are “I want to call on the Edu- being smuggled from Haad Yai to two-bedroom house, police found Five bahtweight in gold concerned that rising oil prices cation Department and military Bangkok. the body of the couple’s daugh- jewelery was missing from the will force cutbacks in the authorities to fix this problem be- Acting on a tip-off, police ter, Pranee Phuangrat, 33, dis- house, police said. teacher-protection units that fore any tragedies occur. They stopped a Toyota Fortuner at an abled after suffering from polio Col Shinawatra Premsa- shepherded them safely to and should start with schools that are intersection in Pran Buri district as a child. She also had stab nga, superintendent of Khian Sa from school in the past. in the most dangerous areas,” he at 7:30 am. They found 85 wounds. Police Station, said that he be- Sa-nguan Intharak, chair- said. pangolins hidden inside 30 plastic Police said that the window lieves the attacker acted alone man of the Narathiwat Teachers’ In the run up to the new crates. of the kitchen had been forced and was likely to have known the Association, said that many as- term, insurgents had been circu- Police arrested three men in open and a bottle of fish sauce victims, so had to kill them to si- sociation members feared for lating leaflets saying that they the vehicle. They were identified was smashed on the floor. lence them. Col Shinawatra their safety prior to the re-open- would kill government officers, K. as Uthai Polwiangchan, 34, the The killer intended to burgle added that he believes the mo- ing of schools on May 16. Sa-nguan added. driver, Kong Nanoi, 29 and “Now the problem I’m High gasoline prices and the Chaiya Thabanthaen, 30. hearing most about from my col- growing differential between re- The trio said they were hired leagues is high gas prices,” K. Sa- tail prices in Thailand and Malay- by a man in Haad Yai to deliver nguan said. sia have seen an increase in the animals to a customer on “Some teacher-protection smuggling in the area. Rama II Rd in Bangkok. units that used to collect teach- “Manop”, a smuggler in The pangolins will be re- Songkhla’s Sathingphra district, leased to a forest reserve. said that as diesel is now retail- ing for 36 to 37 baht a liter in Around the South news round-up Thailand, many businesses are is sourced from Kom Chad Luek, turning to diesel smuggled in from daily Xpress and The Nation Malaysia, where it retails at about newspapers. May 24 - 30, 2008 AROUND THE REGION PHUKET GAZETTE 9 Old Takuapa fades from tourist map can’t stand the rain… If you Khao Lak at the moment. Many live in Khao Lak, you may operators are on the verge of giv- have had this old Tina Turner ing up and moving away while song buzzing through your many businesses are for sale. It’s Ihead during the first weeks of sad and – at least in my opinion – May. Torrential rain and strong silly to give up now because we winds caused flooding and minor have come so far. damage all over Khao Lak. Khao Lak has a great fu- There has not been a single ture; the ongoing construction of day without downpours lasting upmarket resorts, private homes hours. Occasionally, it even rains and shopping plazas proves this. throughout the night. On Petch- Peter Gabriel once sang, In kasem Rd, an electric pole fell this proud land we grew up down recently, resulting in a half- strong, we were wanted all day-long blackout. along; I was taught to fight, As usual, there have been taught to win, I never thought I several collisions between pick- could fail. ups and SUVs resulting in some This song reflects the sen- upturned vehicles in ditches. timent of present-day Khao Lak. A brand-new black Isuzu We made it through the tsu- pickup truck ended up folded nami and the aftermath, we have around a tree, with both the driver rebuilt Khao Lak – and now and the front-seat passenger killed you’re giving up because this low instantly. season is 30 days longer than Several roads were flooded usual? You must be kidding me. in Old Takuapa, with home- owners trying in vain to fight off Franky Gun is an expat writer, incoming water with sandbags, artist, designer, scuba instruc- With the rains signaling an early arrival of this year’s low season, an increasing number of properties in shovels and brooms. Khao Lak are being put on the market. tor and businessman who left Most houses in the old town Germany in 1991 to live in were flooded knee deep. This operators have now removed vis- nesses are facing a seven-month- action in creating a special low- Thailand. He moved to Khao was nothing new to the residents its to Old Takuapa from their tour long low season. season program, most operators Lak in 2001 and since calls there, as this part of Takuapa programs, although some upmar- While a few Khao Lak- sat back and began complaining. Khao Lak his home. Franky floods often due ket resorts, such based operators, such as Richard Lamenting and self-pity can be contacted via email to: to the nearby river as the Sarojin at Doring of www.khaolak.de, took seem to be top of the agenda in [email protected] and an ineffective Laem Pakarang, drainage system. now offer half- No wonder day trips to Old houses are being Takuapa in an ef- abandoned, caus- fort to raise pub- ing this historical lic awareness. area of Phang It would be Nga to wilt away. a good idea if lo- Many of the old ANDAMAN cal authorities in- Sino-Portuguese COASTING vested in preser- shophouses have By Franky Gun vation and pro- already collapsed. motion of this Most of the young residents valuable part of Thai history be- of Old Takuapa have left to find fore it disappears forever. jobs or open businesses in Khao Lak or Phuket. Don’t give up. While in past Tourists are a rare species years the high season in Khao here, even though this historical Lak extended into May with calm part of Takuapa provides an abun- seas and the sun shining into the dance of inspirational motives for middle of the month, this year the photographers and painters. low-season weather started be- Driving through, one senses fore the beginning of April. an atmosphere of sadness. The Tourists disappeared in the first settlers came to Takuapa in first week of April due to the the 3rd century BC. Easter holidays ending early this Then, centuries later, when year. the tin-mining business flourished, It was an eerie feeling to the town became one of the most drive through an almost deserted important harbors on Thailand’s central Khao Lak in April, a time west coast. when the town should have been Many Khao Lak-based tour full of tourists. Khao Lak busi- 10 PHUKET GAZETTE AROUND THE ISLAND May 24 - 30, 2008

By Anne Powell

ith the second monthly Art Ex- travaganza Against Global WarmingW at Yoonique Music Stone Café drawing large crowds earlier this month, local artists are gaining support and momentum for increased awareness on how to better look after the environ- ment. Yoonique, with its friendly, laid-back atmosphere, is known among locals and musicians as a nucleus of traditional and con- temporary art and live music with regular open jam nights giving lo- cal musicians a platform to share their talents. The monthly gathering of artists, musicians and vendors has a village art fair atmosphere. It was conceived by the venue’s owner, K. Yoon, as a way of bringing together people with a passion for art and music, and who care for the environment. Artists and vendors of knick-knacks, paintings, sketches, postcards, clothes and handmade jewelry sell their wares while mu- The musicians and artists who perform at the monthly sicians take to the stage with tra- ditional and contemporary live gatherings, including Bunjob ‘Job’ Polain of Job 2 Do musical performances. (inset), all share the common theme in their work of “The concept of the event is that like-minded people come celebrating tradition, respect for nature and the call together in a relaxed and friendly for people to come together to look after it. atmosphere, to share ideas on how to better care for the envi- ronment. We also encourage people to join the planning of tree- planting sessions and beach cleanups,” K. Yoon said. “We need to wake up the Music – a Yoonique world and learn from how our ancestors understood and looked after the world around them. I just want Phuket to always be a place where our children and their chil- dren can enjoy an abundant natu- ral environment. If we continue way of going ‘green’ to take whatever we want with- out replacing it, there will be noth- “As we have only had two cians voicing their concerns at the sical Thai music, jam sessions for K. Yoon welcomes any sug- ing left for them,” he added. gatherings so far, the costs of venue, there are several booklets budding musicians and perfor- gestions and support. He can be The musicians and artists setting up the performance area, and information sheets available mances by Phuket Ska Band and contacted by calling 086-6838166 who perform at the monthly gath- such as constructing the stage that have been provided by envi- reggae crowd-puller Job 2 Do. or 076-388431. erings all share the common and generating the necessary ronmental awareness organiza- theme in their work of celebrat- publicity, have left little over for tions and concerned individuals. ing tradition, respect for nature these projects, but we aim to “We can’t just wait for large What goes around… and the call for people to come make more progress as the organizations to take the lead in together to look after it. monthly gatherings continue,” he looking after the environment. For information on recycling and how to contribute, Wongpanit Seeing the litter and piles of said. Sometimes we just need a lead Recycling Center has two depots in Phuket. garbage along the roadsides in “We have already done sev- to inspire us,” K Yoon said. The main depot is on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu, near Nai Harn, one of K. Yoon’s plans eral beach cleanups and tree- The next Environmental The Heritage housing estate. Tel: 076-203272. The other is on Thepkrasattri Rd in Baan Pon, Thalang. Tel: 076-311224. Both with the funds raised during the planting sessions, though, so at Awareness event will be on May centers are open daily from 8 am to 5.30 pm, but closed Sundays. monthly events is to supply trash least people are starting to see us 30. It will feature an art and craft Separated metal, glass and paper can also be dropped off at cans around Nai Harn lake area out there, doing something to look market starting mid-afternoon local municipality offices, where items are collected and re-sold and employ someone to pick up after the environment,” he added. with handmade products, followed for recycling. the litter in the area. As well as artists and musi- by musical performances of clas- May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 11 12 PHUKET GAZETTE GOOD LIVING May 24 - 30, 2008 Old dame keeps her decorum

ho’d want to be self a captivating experience. Paris Hilton’s The gentle sound of kim pooch? The num- music drifts along the breeze and ber of times that the mansion’s lights are a lumi- Wminuscule mutt gets its privates nescent magnet in the gathering squashed whenever she picks it dusk. up is nobody’s business. But I’m getting ahead of Ms Hilton, it seems, thinks myself. she’s above the law as she’s The tram ride down the hill been known to drive while to the beach perfectly sets the sozzled. tone for the evening with its ec- She should take a leaf out centric squeaks, belches and of a real movie electrical fartings, star’s book: act and the stroll regal, at all times On the along the strand welcome strang- itself through the ers and have a re- menu palms is just about fined taste in food WITH as romantic as it and wine. Sam Wilko gets. The star in Panwa question? Panwa Panwa House House serves up House in Cape Thai cuisine with Panwa Hotel, of course. aplomb. The silk-clad staff adds The house is chock-a-bloc a nice touch as do brass cutlery full of antique furniture, turn-of- and carpets along with a wide the-century literature, ancient wooden stairway and clunky Chi- board games and even has real nese furniture. Bakelite light switches – it’s a liv- It all lends to the sense that ing time warp where movie-mak- you’re dining at your great aunt’s ers sporadically shoot soapy love place. You know the one… She affairs, period pieces and even a moved to Phuket in her early to the Great Tin Mine in the Sky. outside in rattan chairs on the Approaching this grand old thriller or two. twenties, married a rich tin-mine She’s not here tonight but checkered-tiled terrace. dame of the celluloid is a Just approaching this grand mogul and bought a mansion on left a message for us to make our- A waiter aims an industrial- captivating experience. The old dame of the celluloid is in it- the beach after he moved on up selves at home and we do, sitting sized fan at us and the tempera- gentle sound of kim music ture drops to a pleasantly cool drifts along the breeze and the mansion’s lights are a lumin- level, albeit with a wind factor escent magnet. akin to sitting atop a 747 at 15,000 feet. This place sails as close to The salads are fine with a the rocks of decadence as one hint of spiciness, but the star of can safely get and the atmosphere the evening ascends in the form – probably due to the décor – is of an oh-my-God-just-great beef best described as elegantly massaman curry (180 baht). wasted. I’d love to know how the Comparing a restaurant chef made the beef that soft and with an INXS song may appear yielding. Does he bash it with a a wee bit shallow but, hey, it’s rolling pin or what? just that sitting in such elegant Any way that he does it, the surroundings, getting wasted on massaman at Panwa is a veri- vodka martinis is table explosion of remarkably evoc- tastes, as is the ative. Panwa House serves crab meat in black After aperi- up Thai cuisine with pepper; so spicy it tifs we order a NZ aplomb. The silk-clad makes us thankful Pinotage Matua for the fan’s wind 2003 and while the staff adds a nice tunnel effect. food arrives, swap touch as do brass The wine has banter about the cutlery and carpets been an affable house’s history. companion and as Apparently it along with a wide it’s finished there played the part of wooden stairway and are no two ways the British Em- clunky Chinese about it; ice cream bassy in Bangkok and Irish coffee it is in a TV mini-series furniture. to finish off. called Tsunami: The Aftermath It’s been, well, an experi- and was nominated for a Emmy. ence dining at Panwa House. Or was it the mini-series that was However, the ride up to the hotel nominated? brings us back to the Real World. No-one’s quite sure but I Rather disappointingly, the hope there were no shots out of Nissan pickup hasn’t morphed the front windows as the em- into a 1930 Silver Phantom and bassy would then have had Patong hasn’t reverted to a ba- rather incongruous views over nana plantation. southern Phang Nga Bay, not Still, if you want a genuine Wireless Rd. whiff of Phuket’s more aristo- The little fella gets himself cratic past, there’s no better a khao phad gai with a fried place than Panwa House. Re- egg over the top, sans French member to give my love to great fries… (140 baht), while we kick aunt. off with yam talay and yam nua (150 baht each) along with deep- Panwa House at the Cape fried crab legs (160 baht) that Panwa Hotel, Sakdidet Rd, are so good we immediately or- Cape Panwa. Open 6:30pm to der another batch while the chef 11pm, closed Mondays. Tel: is hot. 076-391123. May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 13 14 PHUKET GAZETTE PEOPLE May 24 - 30, 2008 Happily Ever After Floyd now calls Recent weddings in Phuket Phuket home Hathairat Promnurakkit and Kittipoj Wimonphan reer as a celebrity chef took off, health was rife with rumors. were married at the By Nick Davies Phuket Ballroom of the leading him to cook on every con- “The Sun has always been fter a more than a year tinent before eventually choosing quite good to me in a cheeky way. Royal Phuket City Hotel spent flying between on May 13. Phuket in 2007 to establish his One time, I was making a TV Phuket and the UK first brasserie. commercial and was doing a na- since opening Floyd’s “The new restaurant in tional book-promotion tour, visit- BrasserieA in 2007, Keith Floyd Singapore will be very much a ing all the radio stations. has decided to make Phuket his Floyd thing, similar to the one in “The Sun wanted to serial- permanent home. Phuket. Seafood will be one of ize parts of the book so I told them Renowned for his enthusi- the main focuses. It’s surprising that the only time I could meet astic, boisterous approach to in- that, even though Singapore is them was after a meal with some troducing international cuisine to surrounded by sea, there are very associates at a Chinese restau- the masses through television few seafood restaurants, so I rant. shows and cookbooks, the leg- want the new Floyd’s to play a “We drank mineral water endary British chef has decided major part in bringing innovative the whole way through the meal to settle in Phuket. seafood cuisine to the country,” – not a drop of alcohol – but when A household name in the he said. the article came out in the paper, UK, Keith has laid his pen to rest Last year, many Gazette they had put little bottles of wine Siriporn Panyadee and after writing 32 cookbooks, readers were concerned for all over the page. Jerome Preston Phelps many of which have accompa- were married at Phuket Keith’s wellbeing when he was “Even though the article nied his string of continental cook admitted to hospital after return- was inaccurate, it wasn’t really Ballroom of the Royal shows. Phuket City Hotel on ing to the UK for a series of stage scurrilous or vindictive, so I didn’t May 9. Keith decided to make performances. mind,” he said. Phuket his permanent home so “I was simply overworked Other publications have that he can continue running and wasn’t eating properly. I was taken a more derogatory ap- Floyd’s Brasserie at the Burasari doing stage shows in a different proach. “A journalist for the Daily Resort, Patong, and finalize plans city each night and spending a lot Mail once listed me as one of for a new Floyd’s Brasserie in of time traveling on trains. The Briton’s top 10 worst husbands, Singapore. shows were in the evening, so by asking readers, ‘Who in their right “I plan to use Phuket as a the time I’d finished, there was mind would marry this bloke?’” base from which to operate. At never anywhere open to get a de- said Keith. the moment, we are actively re- cent meal and I was pretty much Despite making 26 TV se- Terry Chong and searching the possibility of open- on my own. It all became too ries with accompanying books – Kathleen Leung from ing a new Floyd’s restaurant in much,” he said. virtually exhausting the foods that Hong Kong were Singapore. Being based here will Keith cites this as one of the could be tagged on the end of married at Laguna enable me to easily go back and main reasons for deciding to “Floyd on…” – and more than Phuket’s Chapel-on-the- forth,” he said. make Phuket his home. “The 120 TV commercials, Keith is Lagoon on March 8. At 64 years old, Keith’s lifestyle is so much easier here adamant about being just another obsession with food is as fiery as and the people I work with here ordinary person with a post-war ever, as those who have ever are so attentive, always making era upbringing in Sommerset, in worked with him will attest to. sure I’m all right, asking if I’ve the Southwest of England. Britons will miss his television eaten,” he added. He recounted a British su- shows and books, which began His relationship with the permarket incident as typical of with the program Floyd on Fish British tabloids has always been the way the public expects TV way back in 1984. a point of concern for Keith and personalities to always behave the From then on, Keith’s ca- speculation about the state of his way they do on screen. “I was waiting at the checkout counter with a can of baked beans, Heinz tomato soup and Marmite in my basket. “The woman behind me in the queue took a look in my bas- ket, then looked at me and said, indignantly, ‘Well, I’m not going to watch you anymore if that’s the kind of food you eat,’ to which I replied, ‘Look, I’m the same as you. I don’t eat quails eggs stuffed with lark’s tongue every day of the week. Like you, I sometimes enjoy simple things like scrambled eggs on toast.’” One of Keith’s favorite tra- ditional British foods is faggots, which causes a little confusion when explained to Americans. “When I was young, Wednesday was always faggots-and-peas day. I still love them to this day,” he said. To Brits, faggots are large meatballs in gravy; in France, they are considered a delicacy, rather than the derogatory Ameri- can term. “Whenever it was my birth- day, my mother would make fag- May 24 - 30, 2008 PEOPLE PHUKET GAZETTE 15

Keith Floyd returns to Floyd’s Brasserie at Burasari Resort in Patong, and now calls Phuket home. gots and mushy peas for me. The point is, we were im- However old I was on my birth- mersed in that kind of lifestyle, day, my mother would prepare where obtaining and preparing that many faggots, so the older I food was a big part of the day,” got, the more faggots I’d have to said Keith. eat, even when I was in my thir- As Keith closes the final ties,” he said. chapter on his books and cook- “I was once being inter- ing shows, he seems glad to be viewed on an American talk leaving behind the world of TV- show and my birthday was com- chef stardom. ing up soon. The presenter asked Twenty years ago, Floyd me if I was doing anything spe- on Fish spearheaded a revolution cial for my birthday and I said, in the way cooking shows were ‘Well, I’m going to be 43 years shot and produced. old, so the only thing I know is Keith’s knowledge of fine that I’m going to be having 43 foods and his infectious enthusi- faggots,’” he added. asm were the magical ingredients Asked if he played the role for a long-standing career in front of cook when he was young, of the camera. Keith recounted stories of grow- Keith thinks that the stan- ing up in the countryside, where dard of cook-show hosts has everyone in the family played a dropped in recent years. part in preparing meals, leading a He dislikes the way pro- traditional hunter-gatherer life- ducers pick chefs whose looks style, picking fruits and vegetables, and manic behavior in front of and storing food on marble shelves the camera are more important in a walk-in larder. than their experience. “My parents would go to “I am convinced that while bed at about 10 pm. Once they many of the people are watch- were asleep, my sister and I ing these TV cookery programs, would often go down to the they are sitting there with a mi- kitchen and raid the larder for crowave meal on their laps. whatever we could find. I’m not at all convinced that For example, we might these television programs have find some tomatoes, hollow done anything at all to improve them out, fill them with bread the abilities of the majority of the crumbs and butter and put some viewers,” he said. cheese on top, then bake them Keith, you can cook for the in the oven. Gazette anytime. 16 PHUKET GAZETTE HAPPENINGS May 24 - 30, 2008 This week

BROTHERS IN ARMS: Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) BLESSED BROADCAST: Thanarat Kittayakarn (4th from right), better known as DJ Man Chief Administrator Manop Leelasuthanond takes part in the Budhabutr (youth from 89 FM, is ordained as a monk at Wat Wichit Songkhram in Phuket City on May 7. Buddhism training camp) project at Wat Ketho in Kathu with students from Kathu His monk name is Phra Worayano. Among those pictured with him are Nantina Kaewchaiyo, Wittaya School. More than 300 students attended the three-day event from May 2 managing director of Pro-Add Group (left); Sompong Kittayakarn (3rd from right); his to 4. The training was one of 10 camps being held for more than 1,000 students father; and Atchara Raethong, chief of Phuket Provincial Public Relations. and teachers from Phuket schools, who will be taught about Buddhism.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: The PADI Project Aware Marine Environmental KATA COLLECTION: Kata Beach Resort General Manager Andrew Swatdipakdi (center) and Award was recently awarded to Kon-Tiki Thailand dive center for its efforts Harin Sukavat (2nd from left), Managing Director of Hae-ra & Siam Creative Arts Co Ltd, welcome in protecting coral reefs. Pictured are, from left, Danny Dwyer, marketing Rawai Art Village artisans Suriyan Kosanae, also known as ‘Mr White Man’ or ‘Romadon’ (left); and sales manager of PADI Asia Pacific; Michael Wallentin, manager of Apinan Sarochwong (right) and Kittipong Panmuang (2nd from right) at the opening of their Kon-Tiki Krabi; Peter Abrahamsson, manager of Kon-Tiki Lanta; and Henrik exhibition at Kata Beach Resort on May 13. The exhibition is on until June 13. Nimb, vice-president of PADI Asia Pacific.

COME TOGETHER: Veeranat Limprastr (3rd from left), GM of Mercure Patong Phuket, recently hosted the first Phuket Accor GMs Meeting at Mercure Patong Phuket. Pictured are, from left, Raphael Hirsch, GM of Ibis Patong Phuket; Thomas Koh, GM of Novotel Phuket Resort; Blandine Cressard, GM of Novotel Panwa Resort; Erwann Mahem, Executive GM of Ibis Erawan Group; and Herve Duprat, GM of All ANGELS: Staff from Bangkok Hospital Phuket set up a mobile health clinic with BSC Cosmetology for Seasons Resort Nai Harn. health checks and eye tests at Robinson Ocean Jungceylon on May 10. May 24 - 30, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 17 Get your rocks off in Patong he previous After Dark bands. Many Asian singers try, column generated al- Rock City’s Metallica tribute band, and fail, to mimic the vocal talent led by Jim Wallenborg (inset) are most island-wide confu- one of the most popular bands at of Amy Lee, frontwoman of sion about the message the venue. Evanesence, usually resulting in Tcontained within the words. In the some of of karaoke disaster. Not spirit of spring-time clarification, this tomboy, however, who had that the review was critical of the the vocals locked down. DJ and not the venue. The atmosphere at Rock To make it plain, there’s City is the same whatever night nothing wrong with White Box – of the week you go. The only dif- it’s one of the hippest nightspots ference is in the number of on the island – but Cut Killer people there. Perhaps this is why didn’t do justice to his reputation. Rock City is so successful; be- He played it safe – and nobody cause night in, night out, they de- really enjoys playing it safe. For liver a tried and tested formula. a venue into which so much ef- The drinks aren’t the fort has been put into creating a cheapest in Patong as Rock City cutting-edge concept, Cut Killer is catering mostly to a holidaying wasn’t able to deliver the goods audience, but at about 160 baht on a similar level. and upwards for a pint of beer, it Moving on, there have been could be worse. a few noteworthy rumblings in The throwback to the ’80s Phuket’s nightlife scene. A quick is a consistent theme at Rock mention goes to Club Lime, who City. At times, you’ll wonder if celebrated their first birthday on you’re actually in Thailand or if May 9. Phuket’s socialites and you’ve somehow been trans- those to be seen at the scene were ported back to your student days. out in force to see DJ Nakadia, For these reasons, it’s difficult to returning with her minimal beats. fault Rock City because the club Either people didn’t realize there rock club. George first visited Idols, who had a string of hits so take the plunge and sit as close has always been upfront about was a free bar or else Phuket’s Phuket about 20 years ago, but it across Europe and in Japan. Al- to the front as your eardrums will exactly what it offers. There’s no clubbers actually prefer to pay for wasn’t until about seven years ago though George’s hair isn’t quite allow. pretense about the place. It’s raw, their drinks. that he set up camp here. When- as big as it once was, he is still Rock City 2 has yet to rugged and you can drink shoot- While Club Lime may have ever his friends would come to living the rock ’n’ roll dream. achieve the popularity of its big- ers out of test tubes. been packed, a disappointing visit him, they’d ask George to Testimony to Rock City’s ger brother, but the venue is still With such a popular venue, crowd of about 80 people showed take them out, but there was no- success is the huge tourist follow- busy with a blend of tourists and it would be refreshing to see a up for DJ Nakadia’s debut gig at where to go. The music scene for ing the place has. Travelers in locals. Perhaps the most interest- few more local bands singing their club 808 in Bangkok the follow- rock purists was non-existent. need of a dose of nostalgia usu- ing aspect of both Rock City ven- own material. ing night. And so Rock ally find their way to Rock City, ues is the clubs’ appeal to Thai You can’t, however, fault the Back on Phu- City, on the beach where much drinking ensues and girls who love nothing more than musicians at Rock City. George ket, Rock City re- AFTER road in Patong, the more boisterous patrons take rock beats. handpicks them and selects only cently made the bold was born and now their shirts off and shout/scream/ The music at Rock City 2 musicians in it for the love of rock move of opening a DARK the venue features sing along. is similar to that at Rock City 1, – sellouts need not apply. second venue, this B y Matt Crook daily bursts of Rock City 2 is more of the but the bands have a slightly Phuket’s music scene is still time on Rat-U-Thit Metallica, AC/DC, same. The venue is a near car- more youthful appearance. One a far cry from what you’d expect 200 Pi Rd, at the end of Soi Bon Jovi and pretty much every bon copy of the original. The of the bands in particular looked it to be, given the large number Bangla. bastion of rock ’n’ roll you can music is based in one large room, as if they had come straight from of people on the island, but with For those who have never imagine – and Bryan Adams. with a stage before a number of school as they covered Green places such as Rock City, there been to Rock City, the concept is If you’re wondering what tables and a bar at the back right Day and other contemporary are at least a few people stand- simple. Two Swedish guys, named gives George the right to moan of the club. The main room is rock acts. ing up for live music. George and Fred, decided to take about the local music scene, it’s about the same size as the origi- Stealing the show on the Phuket’s music scene into their because he was a member of nal Rock City. From the back of night the Gazette showed up was If you want to get your rocks own hands and make the ultimate Swedish big-hair band Nasty the room, the acoustics sound odd, the tomboy fronting one of the off online, visit www.rockcity.cc 18 PHUKET GAZETTE LIFESTYLE May 24 - 30, 2008 HANDS OFF!

By Sompratch Saowakhon are going to use a mobile phone I’m insane!” look that others see come entangled. Bluetooth hands-free device that in the car, there is no shortage of as you appear to be gabbing to These days, most mobile plugs into the car’s universal ith the introduction gizmos avail- yourself. phones have a built-in hands free adapter, or cigarette lighter. The of a new law ban- able for those Here’s a option, which simply boosts the unit communicates with your ning mobile phone who can’t keep look at the de- speaker volume and receiver’s phone and has buttons for answer- use while driving, a off the phone vices available to sensitivity so ing and ending commonW sight will soon be lone when they’re turn your car into that conversa- calls, plus a drivers holding animated conver- on the road. a hands-free tions can be compact sations, seemingly with them- Many phone booth, re- held without speaker unit selves, as they chat away on their new car models quiring minimal, having to put and and a mi- hands-free hardware. come equipped any-idiot-can- the phone crophone. Mobile phone accessory with Bluetooth do-it installation: against your More pricey stores are doing brisk business hardware that The cheap- ear. units will allow as drivers play safe and stock up will automati- The Bluetooth est, but not nec- For this to you to store on Bluetooth and other hands- cally sync with wireless earpiece. essarily the saf- be effective, numbers for di- free mobile phone devices for your mobile est option, rang- the phone is aling at the cars. phone and allow you to talk. ing from 150 to 400 baht, is a set best kept in a touch of a single Although it is safer for driv- You don’t need to buy a new of earphones and a microphone cradle mounted The sun-visor clip. button and will ers to pull over and stop if they car, however, to get that “Hey, on a single wire that plugs into somewhere on have a rota- most phones. the dashboard. There are many tional arm so you can angle the Even the cheapest models kinds of cradles on the market. unit for your ideal speaking posi- will have a plug for these. The The most versatile can be angled tion. wires, though, could actually in- and use a sucker pad that can fix Similar alternatives run off crease the danger of using a the cradle to glass or plastic. their own power and can be at- phone while driving if they be- The next step up is a tached to the rear-view mirror of sun visors for easy reach. Some even have an LED display show- ing caller ID. The most popular Bluetooth accessory, which has quickly be- come a fashion statement, is the range of wireless earpieces that hang off or fit into one ear and come in various colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. The more you pay, the more ergonomic and lighter they come. Even though it’s impossible to see your own ear, some of the ear- pieces can display caller ID. These fashion statements range in price from 1,000 to more than 3,000 baht with sleek designs for men and cute ones for women. May 24 - 30, 2008 LIFESTYLE PHUKET GAZETTE 19 Honda opens with an extravaganza By Natcha Yuttaworawit onda Anupas Vividhakarn on May 14 held the grand opening of its new service center on Chao Fa West Rd, claimed to be the largest Honda showroom in Asia, with a flurry of stars, dignitariesH and local business people. Managing Director Montri Hongsyok was joined by some 700 guests in celebrating the opening of the center, which cost 400 million baht to build. Among the guests were Phuket Vice-Governor Worapoj Ratthasima and Jirada Deechaiya, director of Radio Thailand Phuket, as well as a bevy of Thai actors and actresses from the stage show Peranakan the Mu- sical, parts of which was performed on the night. Performing on stage was Channel 7 actor Cee Siwat Chotchaicharin, known for his roles in the 2005 Thai movie Ghost of Mae Nak and in the current soap opera Rerai Luk Sao Pah. Alongside him were MTV Thailand VJ Nattapol “Tye” Liyavanija, who stars in the Channel 3 soap opera Nang Sao Pah Kee Rew, and Channel 7 TV star Jui Warattaya Nilkuha. Emcees on the night were Channel V Thailand VJ and MCOT news anchor Ekachai Waritcharaporn and Nadia Nimitwanich, of the popular Channel 9 show Dao Krajai. Guests were treated to drinks and local food with a Chinese twist. For more motor-minded folks, the event also coin- cided with the Phuket launch of the new Honda Accord. Channel 7 TV star Jui Warattaya Nilkuha (left) performs a scene from the stage show Peranakan the Musical .

The new Accord makes its Phuket splash.

Cee Siwat Chotchaicharin (left) and MTV Thailand VJ Nattapol “Tye” Liyavanija (right) 20 PHUKET GAZETTE GOOD LIVING May 24 - 30, 2008 1,001 Arabian delights tepping into the Baray Spa at Sawasdee Village resort in Kata is to be transported into the be- Sjeweled palaces of the sultans of ancient Arabia. Many spas around the is- land aim to turn a spa session into an experience, but few do it so artfully – or as beautifully – as Baray Spa. Lacking a coveted beachfront location, the spa de- sign, rather than connecting its patrons to the outside world, cre- ates a magical world into which they can escape. Set on two rai within the 41- room resort complex, the spa fea- tures four outdoor massage rooms and four indoor, air-condi- tioned rooms. Every treatment room has a double bed, outdoor shower, waterfall, sauna room and toilet, as well as a daybed with built-in foot baths set beside it. Swathed in silks with golden touches throughout, the spa’s in- terior is a mix of Thai and Ara- bian influences – neither of which are known for their subtlety. No expense was spared: intricate window and door frame carvings, chandeliers, fresh flowers, water- falls and numerous design acces- sories are brought together to cre- ate spaces of pure indulgence. And, yes, there are even golden lanterns throughout that evoke the tale of Aladdin, though it’s not certain if a genie is lurk- ing inside any of them. All of the design details are unique, explained Warayut Hor- kaew, Sawasdee Village’s man- aging director, who was a con- tractor for more than 20 years. The Baray Spa has pulled out all “We have a small factory with 40 the stops in creating a luxurious, staff to create the art decorations Thai-Arabian oasis. in wood and resin for our prop- erty. We made the lanterns and the air temperature, lighting, it is the treatments plus scrubs, reflexol- Another popular session furniture, almost everything, by Jacuzzi jets, sauna, the water sys- that people come ogy, firming and fa- here is called Vichy Shower, or ourselves so we are certain our tem for foot baths and the music here for, of course. cials. wet room, which is recommended decor items here are the only are controlled by computer, al- The spa menu Spa The signature as a pre-massage treatment. ones in the world,” he added. lowing the spa to tailor the full of some 20 pages MAGIC treatment here is the A Vichy shower uses mul- A computerized control sys- treatment experience to each of describes not only Kesa Release Mas- tiple jets to apply alternating hot tem, meanwhile, provides a 21st its customers’ desires. the individual spa ses- sage that has been and cold water that helps stimu- By Sangkhae century flourish to the ancient Though one could wallow in sions, but gives tips developed from tra- late the circulation and boots the Leelanapaporn luxury design. Everything from the spa’s exquisite design all day, on wellness of body ditional Indian tech- immune system. This treatment and mind including of Baray Spa niques. costs 500 baht for 15 minutes. the properties of The massage, It feels a bit like lying in bed each ingredient used in massage applied to the upper part of the out in the open during a monsoon and other treatments. body and shoulders, is ideal for shower, but the outcome is a The services of the spa in- relieving stress and nourishing the healthy and refreshing one. clude of seven types of massage scalp. Prices range from 1,200 baht for a 45-minute body scrub with 45 minutes to 5,500 baht for a 3.5-hour spa package. This month, the spa is of- fering a Spa Romance Package for couples. For 12,000 baht, couples are given a 4.5-hour spa extravaganza that includes a candlelit Thai set dinner, a bottle of red or white wine and a spa gift set. Mystical dreams of starlit desert nights are free.

Baray Spa, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, at Sawasdee Vil- lage, 38 Katekwan Rd, Kata. Tel: 076-330870. Website: www.phuketsawasdee.com May 24 - 30, 2008 WHAT’ S ON PHUKET GAZETTE 21

EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming events on the island

Until May 30. Boathouse Gal- Tickets are 750 baht and July 18. Buddhist Lent Day lery presents ‘Islands’ by include a buffet lunch, water and (Public Holiday). Laura Baum. soft drinks. Places are limited. Khao Pansa marks the be- Mom Tri’s Boathouse at For more information con- ginning of the annual three-month Kata Beach presents “Islands” tact Cristy. Tel: 085-4734636. Rains Retreat during which Bud- by Laura Baum, accomplished Email: cristy@soidog-foundation dhist monks customarily stay at American painter of ethereal .org Website: www.soidog- a temple to study and meditate. landscapes. foundation.org Laura was a student of Chi- June 8. PC Group Therapy – June 22. TriBallistic Malai- nese artist Diane Kan, disciple of Laguna. wana Triathlon. the revered master Chang Dai As always, from 10 am un- Race three of four in the Chien (1899-1983). The materi- til midday at the Sandwich Shoppe TriBallistic Malaiwana Triathlon als Laura uses lend depth and light in Laguna. series will be held at Indigo Pearl to her paintings. Resort on Sunday June 22. reg- The gold- or silver-leaf June 15. Laguna Phuket Inter- istration will be at 6 am, with the boards with a thin layer of rice national Marathon. first race beginning at 7 am. paper from Japan and the stone Soi Dog Foundation together Thee are three race classes: and mineral colors, such as mala- NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOWBUSINESS: Catch the guys and gals with Kamala Lawn Bowls Club Adult sprint (swim 750m, chite and lapis lazuli, bring a sur- from Phuket Dance Academy in a special one-off performance presents Barefoot Bowling from ride 20km, run 5km) prising power to the images. at Royal Phuket Marina. 3 pm to 6 pm. Beginners wel- Splash ’n’ dash (swim 50m, The exhibition is open daily come. 400 baht per person includ- ride 3km, run 750m) between 9 am and 9 pm until ing bowls and tuition. Buffet at Junior (swim 200m, rice May 30. Showbiz 150 baht per person. Booking es- 6km, run 1.5km) Contact Lisa Sol for more sential. Medals will be awarded for information. Tel: 076-330015, June 7 First prize for the winning all finishers. 081-9152668. Email: pr@boat Dance Performance by Phuket Dance Academy at Royal Phuket team is dinner for four at The Registration is available housephuket.com Website: City Hotel. Chedi and a one-year free mem- online at www.triballisticclub.com www.boathousephuket.com The performance will start at 5 pm. bership to the bowls club (worth or contact Shaun Boulter for Adults: 500 baht; children under 12 years old: 250 baht. 6,000 baht). There will also be a more information. Tel: 089- Contact Linda Cumming for additional information. Tel: 081- raffle. 5902014. Email: tri@triballistic May 24 & 25. BIS Flying Fish 8937749. Email: [email protected] For more info and tickets club.com Altrnatively email Tawan Cruises Challenge contact Cristy. Tel: 084-054 4367. [email protected] Phuket 2008. Email: cristy@soidog-foundation The BIS Flying Fish Swim the celebrities, along with a char- Fancy some Talking Heads, .org Website: www.soi dog- June 22. PC Group Therapy – Club Phuket, together with ity auction of world-class memo- The Killers, Amy Winehouse, foundation.org Patong. Tawan Cruises, will be hosting rabilia and a four-course meal. Jack Johnson, Radiohead, U2 or From 10 am until midday at the inaugural Tawan Cruises For more information con- Portishead? June 15. PC Group Therapy – the Sandwich Shoppe in Patong. Challenge Phuket 2008. tact Jeff Ogden. Email: jsogden@ Come early– the venue fills Chalong. This international meet will talisman-energy.com up from 6pm. So dust off your From 10 am until midday at June 29. Mac Group Therapy bring together about 500 swim- dancing shoes. the Sandwich Shoppe in Chalong. – Chalong. mers aged 18 and under from May 29-30. KTO Junior Chal- Happy hour: 5-7pm. 50 baht around Asia. Competing in this lenge Golf Tournament. Heinekens. 2-4-1 cocktails. event is by invitation only and will The KTO Junior Challenge, be held over two days at BIS presented by Richmond Group June 8. Meet the Dogs Sun- Phuket. Thailand, will take place on May day Brunch by Soi Dog Foun- Contact Denise Goetz. Tel: 29 and 30 at the Laguna Phuket dation. 089-8687248. Email: denise@ Golf Club in Phuket. Meet some of the special flyingfishphuket.com Website: Entry Fee is US$220 per dogs from the Soi Dog Shelter, www.flyingfishphuket.com player, including caddy fees. Reg- all of who are looking for new istration is now closed. homes. May 25. Mac (and PC) Group For more information con- Hosted by your MC Gary, Therapy – Chalong. tact Pamela Wigglesworth. this event at Babylon Beach Club Is your Internet connection Email: ktochallenge@kids-tee- in Bang Tao will be loads of fun driving you nuts? Ready to throw off.com Website: www.kids-tee- for all, including a raffle and auc- your PC out the, uh, window? off.com/tour_home.htm tion. Need advice on where to buy a computer, or get one repaired? May 30-June 1. Overgaard Join For Dummies… author Phuket International Rugby Woody Leonhard for his weekly 10s. Group Therapy sessions from 10 Marking a decade of inter- am to midday. They’re FREE. national rugby on Phuket, this Novices most welcome – year’s Rugby 10s tournament no experience necessary. Bring will be played at Karon Munici- your questions, bring your com- pal Stadium. puter, bring your mother-in-law For more information, con- and your worry beads, and let’s tact Patrick Cotter by email: at see if we can sort things out. [email protected] For directions to Sandwich Alternatively, visit the Shoppe Chalong, see the website. Phuket Vagabonds website at: Sponsored by the Phuket Ga- www.phuketvagabondsrfc.com zette and Khun Woody’s Sand- wich Shoppes. From 10 am until June 1. PC Group Therapy – midday at the Sandwich Shoppe Patong. in Chalong. From 10 am until midday at Contact Woody Leonhard. the Sandwich Shoppe in Patong. Tel: 089-1960940. Email: woody @KhunWoody.com Website: June 6. Bands’ Night @ The www.KhunWoody.com Watermark. And the beat goes on… May 26-29. Phuket Celebrity Watermark presents the next of Golf Tour and Gala Dinner. its Fab Fridays live music nights Play golf with top football, – first Friday of each month. snooker and entertainment celeb- On June 6: pop-folk duo rities from the UK. Steel & Pillows, followed by On May 29, there will be a adrenalin-junkies and The For- celebrity gala dinner, with two eign Community. Closing with DJ hours of live entertainment with set by eVolutions. 22 PHUKET GAZETTE May 24 - 30, 2008 May 24 - 30, 2008 TAKE A BREAK PHUKET GAZETTE 23 PPUZZLESUZZLES The BIG Crossword Spot the Difference Can you find the seven differences between the two cartoons below? And can you find them faster than the rest of the family? Solution on the next page.

© 2008 Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd Across 77. Japanese mountain 144. Cried (of cat) 62. Get rid of 78. Poet, Edgar Allan… 145. Greek storyteller 67. Tell off 1. Perspired 79. Fabled 146. Restrained (dog) 68. Pop song’s flip (1-4) 6. Glossy whale,…Dick 69. Salute 10. Islam text 80. Sing softly Down 70. Renter 14. Soothing 81. US naval port, 71. Arabian republic 18. State (opinion) San… 2. Flinch 72. Snapshots book 19. Seeped out 83. Neither…nor those 3. Ripped apart, torn… 82. Isles Solution, tips and 20. Underground stem 85. Spear 4. Nasty 84. Beach bird computer program 21. Diabetic’s prep 86. Slightest 5. Give (blood) 86. Autobiography 22. Starts to confide, 88. Retitle 6. Kilted Celt 87. Sketched anew at www.sudoku.com …up 91. Concise 7. Social outcast 89. Weapons store 23. Risk 93. Creep stealthily 8. Immense periods 90. Tomb inscription 24. Amalgamations 95. Purpose 9. Correct Jewish food 92. Devoured 25. Milk coffee style 97. Dinner or lunch 10. Maintained pace 94. Spookily 26. Closes 98. Lively 11. Dedicatory verses 96. Facial features 27. Peruvian mammal 99. Israeli city,…Aviv 12. Aslant 97. Square peg in round 28. Steers 100. Tennis star, Andre… 13. …& void hole 30. Suppress 101. Xmas carol, The 14. Actor, Jack… 102. Bereavements 32. Picture stands First… 15. Fertilizer compound 104. Primp 35. Colored bands 103. Printing error 16. Timber cabins (3,4) 105. Horse-breeding 39. Exhaust supply (3,3) 107. Price labels 17. Standards farm 42. Fireplace 109. Bawdy 28. Pakistan city 106. Paradise garden 46. Volcanic rock 110. First, second,… 29. Shiny fabric 108. Assortment 48. Violet antiseptic 111. Of inches & feet 30. Two pints 113. Garbed 49. Arches 112. More loving 31. Hired assassins (3,3) 115. Sloping letters 50. Stingier 114. Geometric shapes 33. Driving (away) 117. Amended 51. AD,…Domini 116. Begrudge 34. Dallies 119. Spoke monotonously 53. Wound with knife 118. Whirling (of water) 36. Job 120. Philippines 55. Abate 121. Passe (3,3) 37. Baghdad natives celebrity,…Marcos 57. Frozen polar cover 123. Occupied 38. Simple 122. Bleak 58. Dangerous sea cur- 127. Enclosed areas 40. Without weapons 124. Needless warning, rent 129. Pale mauve 41. Fatness false… 60. Large prawns 131. Comic 43. Humble (oneself) 125. Section of drama 61. Valley 133. From Eire 44. Escape 126. Zodiac sign 63. Rule 136. Hearing range vehicle,…car 128. Sent mad,…up wall 64. Spay 137. Screened (movie) 45. Slapped 129. Part of ear 65. Golfer,…Woods again 47. Stroll 130. Type of lily 66. Chatterbox 138. Fluid measure 52. Friendly to people 131. Green gemstone Sudoku is very simple: each row, each column and each “box” of 70. Golden age 139. Keep watch on next door 132. Expand (of dough) nine squares within the puzzle must contain all the numbers from 73. Power 140. Commenced 54. Exasperating 134. Gather (crops) 1 to 9 with, naturally, no repetitions. Beware: there is only one 74. Thick sweet liquid 141. Achievements 56. Determine (dispute) 135. Fire-fighter’s solution to this puzzle, which is on the next page. 75. Family of lions 142. Fetes 58. Reassign apparatus 76. Actor, John… 143. Blurred 59. Everlasting Answers on next page 24 PHUKET GAZETTE TAKE A BREAK May 24 - 30, 2008 GetGet youryour brainbrain inin geargear withwith TheThe MonsterMonster QuizQuiz

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Solution to this week’s BIG Crossword 1. Northern Capital; 2. Southern Capital; 3. 1901; 4. Paul Simon and Art Solution to this week’s Garfunkel; 5. Bridge Over Troubled Water; 6. Neil Cartoon Puzzle Diamond; 7. One; 8. Clive Williamson Memorial tro- phy; 9. 2002; 10. Cruiser Rams; 11. Arsenal; 12. Woolwich, London; 13. Henry VIII; 14. Ports- mouth; 15. It is home to the world’s oldest dry dock; 16. Spinnaker To- wer; 17. It is the largest glass floor in Europe; 18. Burj Al Arab; 19. 321 meters; 20. Jumeirah. May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 25

Find more Property Classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net! 26 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES May 24 - 30, 2008 When Chinese met Siamese he influence of Chinese culture British traders gained access to To meet heavy tax demands, the gov- These organizations later became known in Phuket is everywhere, from the Phuket’s tin supply making tin prices in ernor of Phuket decided that the only way as angyi. By 1867, there were two major celebration of the Vegetarian Fes- Phuket surge. The island’s fledgling tin in- to increase the island’s tin production was angyi groups in Phuket, both in fierce con- tival to the numerous shrines and dustry expanded with increased investment to pursue an open-door policy with regards flict with each other over issues such as TChinese communities dotted around the is- and production rates increased to meet ex- to the immigration of foreign laborers. access to mining resources. land. The Sino-influenced buildings in port demands. Increasing the number migrant work- Members of these two angyi would Phuket City bear testimony to a long his- The expansion of the mining indus- ers would provide sufficient manpower to often clash in the street leading to violent tory and association with the Chinese, who try brought an influx of foreign migrants operate the tin mines efficiently. Chinese riots. The governor, finding it beyond his came to Phuket looking for jobs and busi- to the island. merchants and entrepre- power to keep the peace, ness opportunities in the 19th century. A large number of immigrants from neurs from Penang were Increasing the sought help from the central The Chinese first arrived China were from the South- also invited to invest in number migrant government in Bangkok. in Phuket in April 1855 when ern Chinese province of Phuket’s mining industry. The riots were put the Bowring Treaty was LOOKING Hokkien. Potential laborers be- workers would down by military reinforce- signed between Siam and Immigration was en- gan to migrate to Phuket en provide sufficient ments. Great Britain, opening up the BACK couraged by the local Phuket masse. Immigration of Chi- manpower to After several riots, the borders of Siam to free trade By Anand Singh government. Siamese gover- nese laborers was wel- Siamese government ap- with British merchants. nors had an obligation to send comed by the provincial gov- operate the tin peased the angyi by grant- The treaty was a breakthrough for the their provincial taxes to the central govern- ernment. Not only did the la- mines efficiently. ing angyi leaders official Europeans after similar trade negotiations ment, which often placed heavy demand borers provide much-needed titles and officially recogniz- with other nations had failed. on funds. manpower, but the provincial government ing their organizations. The Bowring Treaty opened up There were often tax-fund targets to relied on migrants for additional tax rev- Certain angyi members were given Siamese ports to foreign trade. Before the be met. It was the responsibility of provin- enue. Taxes were levied on many of the the right to voice their opinions directly to treaty, the tin trade was the only means of cial governors to arrange for the funds to businesses that were popular among mi- the provincial governor. subsistence for the local population. be sent back to Bangkok. Due to the sig- grants, including gambling venues and al- Such appeasement policies, it was The treaty changed that. The Euro- nificant increase in trade in Phuket, the cohol vendors. hoped, would prevent social tension among peans had perfected a technique of coat- demands placed on its annual tax fund in- As the number of Chinese immi- immigrants. The angyi were given the right ing ferrous metals with tin, in order to pre- creased likewise. grants further increased, migrant organi- to participate in local politics, marking the vent corrosion, so global demand for tin Tin mines run by Siamese entrepre- zations were formed, in order to give beginning of their influence in Phuket’s po- was at an all-time high. neurs were often small and inefficient. workers union power and protection. litical affairs.

here’s a new religion that has been creating quite a stir lately It’s called Enchiladism, be- The answer to life, the universe Tcause its followers believe that the universe is shaped like an en- chilada, which is slowly being unrolled by a deity in the form of a giant panda named Bob. and everything – enchiladas Einstein believed that the universe was expanding, not un- verse once he finishes unrolling question them, because they’re committed during his lifetime, one virgins for the rest of eternity or rolling, which just goes to show it. bigger than we are. Check out the virgin will be deducted from his is he issued a new batch? how much he knew. To be fair, Alas, we don’t know. Theo- Book of Job if you don’t believe total stash. The answer is that he is stuck though, I don’t know how any- logians have been wrestling with me. This wise dictum ensures with the same batch, but they have body could expect Einstein to be this question ever since Prophet The area where this amaz- that believers will behave with self-renewing hymens to ensure right all the time with a haircut Pancho received his revelation on ing new religion really shines is impeccable morality during their their perpetual virginity. like that. that holy afternoon in 1984. It has in its theory of the afterlife. earthly sojourn. Feminists, who rarely share Einstein’s error was caused given rise to three schools of This is a highly elaborate Critics also ask if these vir- the male obsession with virgins, by his pathetic dependence on the Enchiladist eschatology. and sophisticated doctrine that gins are wi- have demanded to inexact science of mathematics, The Big Gulp theory holds makes other religions look primi- zened 96-year- know what rewards instead of going with what made that Bob will eat the universe and tive by comparison. It holds that -old hags. The women will receive him feel good. Enchiladism’s we’ll all be dead. The Big Roll- unbelievers will go to hell, but answer is no. in the afterlife. founder, the prophet Pancho back theory claims that Bob will that believers will ascend to a They are all They’ll be glad Mendoza, always went with what inspect his handiwork and roll it heavenly paradise called Salsa, young and ob- to learn that each fe- made him feel good. That is how back up. In that case, we’ll also where each of them will be given scenely beau- male believer will re- he happened to discover the be dead. The Big Bamboo theory 365 virgins to enjoy for all eter- tiful, putting ceive 365 supremely truths of Enchiladism in a burst says that Bob will lose interest and nity. contemporary handsome toy boys, of enlightenment after several amble off to some other dimen- That’s one virgin for each sex goddesses TSOWNDINGS all eclipsing Brad Pitt, bottles of tequila, three hits of sion to find some bamboo shoots, day of the year, with an extra such as Paris Tom Cruise and LSD and a dozen snorts of co- which are what he really likes to thrown in as a bonus on leap Hilton, Jessica By S. TSOW George Clooney in caine, in the back room of a beer eat. years. Alba and An- manly beauty. hall in Durango, Mexico, on a Skeptics scoff at the idea of Critics have complained gelina Jolie to shame. Enchiladism not only satis- sweltering July afternoon in 1984. a panda unrolling an enchilada, that this is a smutty-sensualist’s Well, then, the critics cavil, fies feminist objections, it also Skeptics have raised ques- but don’t forget: Bob is a deity. paradise that glorifies sexual pro- what happens after the believer champions a concept of gender tions about Bob. They want to Deities can do some remarkable miscuity. But there’s a catch. For has run through the whole lot? Is equality that no other religion can know what he’ll do with the uni- things and it’s a good idea not to every major sin that the believer he then stuck with 365 used-up beat. But the critics don’t know when to quit. In 1985, heretics claimed that Prophet Pancho’s inspiring vision of the afterlife occurred because somebody slipped Viagra into his tequila. This abominable lie was quickly scotched by the execution of the blasphemers. Enchiladists do not permit error to flourish. There is also much to be written about Enchiladist amulets, but that must await a future col- umn.

S. Tsow can be flamed at [email protected], but not while he’s working on his mar- keting plan for Enchiladist amulets. May 24 - 30, 2008 FEATURES PHUKET GAZETTE 27 Doyle returns to comic form here’s a pattern among some bed in one country and woke up in a dif- make sure his Russian girlfriend stays in writers: they write slim comic ferent one. That was how it felt, for a the country. novels in their youth and hefty while. I’d written a novel, The Van, in 1990, But he’s back on track in “New Boy”, dramatic novels as they grow about an unemployed plasterer. Five or six getting inside the head of a Nigerian refu- older.T Evelyn Waugh and VS Naipaul are years later, there was no such thing as an gee kid’s during his first day in an Irish two examples. A third is Roddy Doyle, unemployed plasterer. A few years on, all school, struggling with the language and author of the hilarious Dublin trilogy: The the plasterers seemed to be from Eastern school bullies. Having watched his school- Van, The Commitments and The Snapper. Europe.” teacher father gunned down by soldiers, He followed up with his Booker Doyle’s new comic vitality is on glo- Off the he’s not much fazed by bullies and ends Prize-winning masterpiece, Paddy Clarke rious display in his first story: “Guess Who’s up sharing an outlaw’s laugh with them. Ha Ha Ha, the story of the dissolution of a Coming For the Dinner”. In “Black Hoodie”, an Irish teenager marriage as seen by through the eyes of It opens: “Larry Linnane liked hav- SHELF teams up with a Nigerian girl and a school- the young son. Then he made a disastrous ing daughters. He got great value out of mate in a wheelchair, to pull off shoplifting detour in magic realism with A Star Called them, great crack… Screaming, roaring, By James Eckardt scams for a school project. While the Henry about Dublin during the 1916 revo- flinging each other down the stairs, tear- couple are tailed by security guards, the lution. A pair of dramatic novels about an ing each other’s hair out. The best of band only to have it fall apart in a silly guy in the wheelchair scoops up every- abused wife are heartfelt but lack the flash friends in other words.” squabble. Now he’s middle-aged, married thing in sight. of his earlier work. For a Sunday dinner, Larry sits down for nine years, with a pregnant wife and “Home to Harlem” is a story of an Now Doyle is back in comic form with his wife Mona, four daughters three kids. Irish grad student named Declan who trav- with The Deportees (Viking, New York, Stephanie, Tracy, Vanessa and Nicole and He decides to put together another els to New York to search for the black 2007, 242p), a collection of eight stories Ben, Stephanie’s guest. Ben is Nigerian. band, The Deportees, this one composed American soldier who got his grandmother focused on the lives of the “new Irish”, He is polite, educated, well-dressed and of Nigerians, Poles, Russians and Roma- pregnant in Scotland during WWII. the Nigerians and Poles and other foreign- utterly befuddled by the savage Irish hu- nians, with kick-off songs by Woody The final story, “I Understand”, fol- ers who’ve come to settle in Ireland since mor around the dinner table, the scream- Guthrie. Again, the dialog is lightning quick, lows an illegal Polish worker as he holds its EU boom days. Where Ireland had once ing invective and casual obscenities. It’s a the plot turns deft, the comedy outrageous. down two jobs while dodging police and been a place to flee from to all quarters of tour de force of family dynamics. Not all these stories work. “57% extortionists. His life of danger wins him the globe, one in 10 residents is now for- The title story “The Deportees” Irish” is a science fiction formula story an Irish girlfriend. eign-born. brings us back to Jimmy Rabbitte, the hero about a young scholar who devises a test The narrative tone throughout the The change began in the mid-1990s, of The Commitments. In that novel the of “Irishness” meant to deport foreigners book is warm, genial, sympathetic – a nice Doyle writes in his Forward, “I went to young Jimmy puts together an Irish soul but who sabotages the whole scheme to antidote to the coldness of middle age. More on restaurant language

f ever there was a more use- We smile and tolerate all of this little harder not to be annoying, less mundan [sic] what you elcome to Word Court, where Barbara Wallraff for a tip that is at your discretion.” someday we should all have less call a job telling people that Yet another pleaded, “Is it to be annoyed about. have no lives and are prob- unravels some of the mystery that shrouds the too hard to be friendly and re- Iably as boring a person as you spectful to a waitress?” English language, debunking confusing usage are, you nut case kook. W One more point that restau- and clearing away the clutter that stops clear understand- An anonymous reader rant employees made again and Oakland, Michigan ing – all by answering reader’s questions. again is this: “We truly want the customer to be happy. So when Barbara replies: we ask you if everything is all right, Such is the level of elo- insensitive or crude. Whether or Another server wrote, “I please let us know. Letting us quence and clarity of some of my not it was intended that way, can’t tell you how many times we know when you are at the regis- critics. Well, okay, I’m being un- that’s how it struck them. hear ‘Give me another ...’ or ‘I ter puts everyone in a tough spot.” fair – such is the level of one Well, guess what? Restau- want a ...’” And another: Obviously, many restaurant reader who evidently disliked a rant employees don’t like to be “‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ are for- employees are articulate, smart Barbara Wallraff is a weekly recent column about annoying treated insensitively or crudely ei- gotten commodities for servers. and caring. But even capable syndicated columnist for King expressions we hear from restau- ther. Patrons snap their fingers, lift people with the best of intentions Features and a contributing rant employees. One wrote me: “You know coffee cups from across the sometimes say things that annoy editor and words columnist at In that column, I offered what I can’t stand? People who room, allow their children to run other people. To repeat myself The Atlantic Monthly, where employees equal time to complain have a half-hour lunch or are just through restaurant aisles and from the earlier column, it’s a she has worked since 1983. about annoying things that restau- in a rush, but they put their hand leave huge messes on the floor. two-way street. If all of us try a rant patrons say. A few of them in your face as they proceed to took that as an opportunity to at- talk on their cell phone, when we tack the patrons who’d reported are trying to help make their lunch expressions that bother them. quick and easy. Then when they I don’t get that. Isn’t the are ready, we get treated like we customer “always right”? If re- have ignored them.” sponding to a patron’s request with “no problem” or asking someone who has walked in alone “Just one?” tends to bug people, why not be glad to know that and start saying something else? Then, too, I received a num- ber of variants on “I don’t give a fried chicken about grammar” and “What do you really expect from a server who makes $2.65 an hour? If we had PhDs in En- glish, we would be college pro- fessors, not servers.” These comments also miss the point, I think. None of the annoyed patrons were talking about servers’ education and grammar. The language they didn’t like struck them as flippant, 28 PHUKET GAZETTE EDITORIAL & LETTERS May 24 - 30, 2008

367/2 Yaowarat Rd, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tel: 076-236555 - Since 1994 - Fax: 076-213971 Email: [email protected] Fires highlight everyday dangers The most recent in a long series of late-night fires along the beach road in Patong highlights yet again the need for improved fire-pre- vention measures in the congested, poorly planned pedestrian mar- ket areas fronting the sidewalk along much of the road. The latest fire at Jintana Plaza was not only the third blaze there this year, but the second within just 15 days (see News pages). A fire broke out in the same complex in the early morning of April 30, destroying goods worth an estimated 10 million baht, ac- cording to one Thai-language newspaper. Such conflagrations are hardly limited to Jintana Plaza, of course. In September last year, a similar blaze destroyed 10 vendors’ shops located inside a shophouse along the beach road between Soi Kebsup and the Holiday Inn Patong. Like the fire that gutted the nearby Crocodile Disco in 2006, all of these fires along the beach road broke out in the early morning hours, well after they had closed for business. Most of the fires were attributed to “electrical shorts”, even though the shops should not have been drawing much, if any, electrical current at the time. Other similarities include the danger and difficulty firefighters Letters have had to confront when trying to extinguish these fires across the hideous tangles of live power-supply cables that line the beach road. The Gazette is pleased to receive mail from read- your views for publication in our next issue. These dangerous eyesores mar the already-degraded scenery ers. Please write to us at 367/2 Yaowarat Rd, We reserve the right to edit all letters. Pseudonyms along the beach road, large sections of which offer no sea views at Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000, fax to 076-213971 are acceptable only if your full name and address all thanks to post-tsunami “commercial redevelopment” of the area. or send an email to [email protected] with are supplied. Despite numerous requests by Patong Municipality over the years for central government assistance in burying the cables, the There are always Leroy Jackson, who passed away is usually only one man, either golden opportunity was lost when, after the tsunami, no government on April 15. reading or watching TV, at the ministry would help fund the work. two sides to a story The bench will be placed at Kathu checkpoint. Although Patong Municipality had properly reserved a two- the 4th hole at Loch Palm Golf Years ago, one could read meter-wide area along road for the project, the opportunity was over- This kind of case [the mugging in Club. in the Gazette that Phuket did not looked when the Tourism Authority of Thailand in 2005 began its Rawai] happens so often in beach I would especially like to have enough staff for patrols. 194.7-million-baht redevelopment along the Patong beachfront. areas where farang think they can thank the person who stole one The control of Rawai’s main That project focused far more on cosmetic improvements than get away with being drunk and of the collection jars from a well- roads should be easy and needs safety concerns. This is evidenced not only by the continued danger- making noise. known bar in Rawai. only a bit of patience. ous state of the power cables, but also the attractive, but slippery, There are always two sides: Nicholas Cottrell Or is another chief needed paving stones that now cover the sidewalk and pose a hazard to one, someone just hates him; or Rawai to solve these repeated crimes in pedestrians in the rainy season. Fortunately, these late-night fires in two, it was a real criminal. Bad the same area? Patong have have not cost any lives – yet. luck for Dave, he might die for Tourist opts out Kurt Rotman However, the sad fact remains that the streets of Patong con- only 300 baht. Phuket tinue to pose multiple hazards to tourists – even those smart enough By the way, I can’t accept I have traveled to Phuket on holi- to exercise extreme caution. – The Editor that the way police always stress day since 2002, spending close to What on earth did Do you have an opinion you want to share? that tourists should be careful. four months a year in Phuket. I Email [email protected] It’s not only tourists, but every- will not return to Phuket until the they talk about? body. attackers in Rawai are caught, After reading ‘Suspect in Patong On the media side, when however. 7-Eleven shooting surrenders to anything happens to farang, it is This has been going on long police’ [Gazette online, May 19], always news, but when the vic- enough. I will spend my money I couldn’t help but wonder why tim is Thai nobody hears any- in a country that protects its tour- In association with The Nation Multimedia Group PCL a murder suspect would want to thing. The Phuket Gazette is the ists and citizens. meet the Mayor of Patong be- only English language paper pro- I was staying at the Atsumi fore handing himself in to the po- duced to great standards; if you health spa in the low season of Editor: Parichat Utintu lice? want to report news, you should 2003 and had a gold chain Alternatively, why would Managing Editor: Chris Husted cover all people – not just tour- snatched. Mayor Pian Keesin grant an au- News Editor: Stephen Fein ists. When I reported it to the dience with a motorcycle-taxi Chief Reporter: Janyaporn Morel I’d prefer to see the Phuket police, they had more interest in driver murder suspect? Gazette as it was about 10 years my girlfriend then they did in What would they discuss? Editorial Team: Natcha Yuttaworawit, Sompratch Saowakhon, ago: leisure-lifestyle, what’s hap- catching the culprit. They then Semacote Suganya, Pathomporn Kaenkrachang, What terms or conditions could pening (good things), new busi- charged me 300 baht for the po- possibly be applied to his surren- Nick Davies, Matt Crook nesses, events. What will the lice report. der? tourists will think when they see At least at my home in the Managing Director: Oranee Pienprasertkul Of course, the suspect all this violent news? USA the police try to help you [Chainart Yuyen] is innocent un- General Managers: Niladaa Mastanawattanakul, I know that you might want and they definitely don’t charge til proven guilty in a court of law, Natthira Susangrat to say “news is news”, but as one you for the police report. so what’s left to negotiate? Publisher: The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd of Phuket’s representatives, you Come on Thailand, you can I found this to be an inter- should help to create a joyful and do better than this! esting development indeed. I relaxing environment, not a New Khun Jeffrey Contact us shall be watching this one with York City theme! USA interest. Will you, too, Gazette? Advertising Sales: [email protected] Tarin Tachthongchan Or will this case, like so many Classified Advertising: [email protected] Phuket Where are the others, disappear into the dark Website Services: [email protected] A good cause – bar police? chasm of Phuket’s unpublished Gazette Guide inquiries: [email protected] murderous history into which the none For quite a while the presence of tourism and property moguls pre- Telephone: 076-236555 (10 lines) Fax: 076-213971 any police control has been miss- fer to sweep such unsavory de- I would like to thank all the people ing across the whole island. Only velopments? The views expressed in the Phuket Gazette are those of the writers and contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher, the editor, the shareholders, or the who have donated towards a helmet controls appear to be in Eagle eye directors of The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd. bench seat in honor of Daniel place at night. After dark, there Patong Letters conveying views and suggestions are published here. Those seeking comment from government Copyright © 1994-2008 The Phuket Gazette Co Ltd officials and/or business owners are published in Issues & Answers at www.phuketgazette.net. May 24 - 30, 2008 PERSPECTIVES PHUKET GAZETTE 29 Mangrove forest buffer zones will save Phuket lives his month, another natu most effective method for suc- ral disaster tragically cessful, large-scale mangrove struck the Irrawaddy restoration is through ecological Delta in Burma. In the FIRST mangrove restoration (EMR), a Twake of the destruction and ris- six-step process that considers ing death toll caused by Cyclone PERSON local hydrology and results in Nargis, we at Mangrove Action biodiverse, ecologically function- Project (MAP) are again calling lfredo Quarto is the executive director ing ecosystems. for the re-establishment of man- In Southeast Asia, there are grove buffer zones to serve as of Mangrove Action Project, a group huge areas of abandoned shrimp coastal greenbelts along affected whose mission is to assist and educate ponds that could be returned to coastal zones to mitigate the ef- A mangroves by restoring the natu- in methods for protecting mangrove forests. fects of future disasters. ral hydrology. The force of the cyclone He says that the tsunami in 2004 and Cy- In promoting EMR, MAP could have been greatly lessened. clone Nargis in Burma highlight the need to staff, advisors and partners are Loss of life and property damage aware of the importance of a could have been somewhat re-establish mangrove forests to act as buffer multi-stakeholder approach with averted if healthy mangrove for- zones to soften the blow of future large-scale full community involvement in the ests had been conserved and re- natural disasters. entire process to ensure stored along the coastline of the sustainability. Irrawaddy Delta. Alfredo outlines why re-establishment is so important and how Phuket can put the I have heard that the wheels in motion. Six steps to mangrove Irrawaddy Delta was formerly a reforestation success lush, biodiverse wetland of exten- sive inter-tidal forests. Much mese researchers, during a pe- change and the subsequent viru- waves. These natural protective Work together with communities, mangrove loss initially occurred riod of 75 years (1924-1999), lent storms. buffers were removed and the organizations and local govern- under British colonial rule in or- 83% of the mangroves of the Although the tsunami of 2004 full force of the tsunami lashed ment to: der to clear space for rice pro- Irrawaddy were destroyed. resulted from an immense earth- the coastline, resulting in the high 1. Understand the individual duction. Today, nearly half the quake off the north coast of death tolls in Asia and East Af- and community species’ ecology The Delta was once called world’s human population is con- Sumatra, the high death toll can rica. of the naturally occurring man- “the rice bowl of the world”. centrated along coastal areas. be partially attributed to a man- Though no early warnings grove species at the site, paying Since that time, mangrove loss These important zones support an made disaster. were issued for the 2004 tsunami particular attention to patterns of has continued – during World War array of other life dependent upon This unnatural disaster pre- or Cyclone Nargis, there had been reproduction, distribution and suc- II to satisfy military demands and, healthy coastal wetlands. With ceded the tsunami and was cre- cries of concern from mangrove cessful seedling establishment. more recently, for fuel and unsus- climate change affecting the rate ated partially by ignorance, yet ecologists, local communities and tainable development, such as in- of sea-level rise, coastal wet- also by greed and naivety, result- non-government organizations 2. Understand the normal dustrial shrimp-and-fish aquacul- lands, such as mangroves, play a ing in the clearing of the natural about the expansion of shrimp hydrology that controls the distri- ture and urban expansion. pivotal role in protecting coast- buffer zones once present along aquaculture, agriculture, tourism, bution, successful establishment The result is that these natu- lines from erosion and acting as the same coastlines that were charcoal production and other and growth of targeted mangrove ral protective buffers have been buffers against hurricane winds hardest hit by the tsunami. unsustainable industries along species. removed, leaving the areas ex- and storm surges. Extensive mangrove for- coastlines. posed and vulnerable to the When mangroves are re- ests, coral reefs, seagrass beds, More than half the world’s 3. Assess the modifications waves and wind. moved or degraded, the coastlines sand dunes, peatlands and other mangrove forests have been de- of the mangrove environment One news report I read become vulnerable to Nature and natural features were once ef- stroyed, leaving only about 15 mil- that occurred and that currently stated that, according to Bur- are made more so by climate fective barriers to wind and lion hectares. It is estimated that prevent natural secondary suc- 150,000ha are lost each year. cession. We must re-establish the mangrove buffer zones that pre- 4. Select appropriate resto- Russian- viously protected people and ration areas, through application Legally hiring a property from storms and tsuna- of steps 1 to 3, that are likely to mis. Much time, effort and succeed in rehabilitating a forest Finnish TV money has been spent by plant- ecosystem and are cost effective. ing seedlings in the wrong places Consider the available labor to Burmese maid channels at the wrong times. carry out the projects, including In many instances, seed- adequate monitoring of their We would like to have a young lings raised in nurseries to be progress towards meeting quan- woman from Myanmar to work I would like to know if there is hand-planted in neat, regularly titative goals established before for us as a maid in our house in Issues& any satellite company in Phuket spaced rows, are often placed in restoration. This step includes Phuket. Is this legal, and do you ANSWERS that offers channels from Russia inappropriate locations, such as resolving land-ownership and know of any agencies that can and Finland? mud flats or salt flats, where the land-use issues necessary for facilitate this kind of employment? Send your questions at Noel Aasa present hydrology and soil condi- ensuring long-term access to, and Do I need a business visa to em- www. Cherng Talay tions are all wrong and mangroves conservation of, the site. ploy her? Or can my Thai girl- do not belong. friend employ a maid from Myan- phuketgazette.net/ The Gazette replies: Such large-scale mangrove 5. Design the restoration mar? issuesanswers/ There are three cable TV plantings are actually afforesta- program at suitable sites, selected STL submitissue.asp providers in Phuket, but none of tion efforts, not restoration, and in step 4, to restore the appropri- Patong these offer content in Russian or high failure rates ensue. ate hydrology and use natural Finnish at the moment. Their con- Most of these mangrove volunteer mangrove recruitment ment Office to register her as tact details are as follows: “restoration” projects are plant- for natural plant establishment. Nattaya Anudid, Chief of your employee. KPP Cable TV, 156/28-29 ing only one species, usually the Phuket Provincial Employ- Your Thai girlfriend can hire Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City, Tel: rhizophora, or red mangrove, 6. Use actual planting of ment Office, replies: her. She will need to come to our 076-355922-4. which is easy to plant and more propagules or seedlings only after No employment agencies office with the Burmese person P Southern or Phuket Cable commercially valuable for wood determining through steps 1 to 5 that we know of offer staff from she wants to register as her maid. TV, 32/1-2 Thung Ka Rd, Phuket products. Those few projects that natural recruitment will not Myanmar. You will have to find a She must also provide cop- City. Tel: 076-258448, 076- that do succeed in establishing provide the quantity of success- Burmese person who already has ies of her Thai ID card and cen- 225727. Fax: 076-258363. mangroves are more of a mo- fully established seedlings, rate of a work permit and is willing to sus registration. True Visions Cable TV, 183/ noculture, rather than a healthy stabilization or rate of growth as leave her current employer to The PPEO is currently not 20 Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City. multi-species mangrove forest required for project success. work for you as a maid. allowed to issue any more new Tel: 076-232151. Fax: 076-232- as naturally occurs in the trop- You will need to bring her work permits for Burmese as our 156. Website: www.truevisionstv. ics. For more information visit to the Phuket Provincial Employ- quota has already been filled. com We at MAP believe that the www.mangroveactionproject.org 30 PHUKET GAZETTE FEATURES May 24 - 30, 2008

isinformation is abundant when it comes to health and fitness and you will always come across pseudo-experts Mwho have all of the correct information – or not. Let’s take a look at some of the Fitness myths: more common issues that generate con- flicting advice for fitness enthusiasts.

Muscle turns to fat when you stop doing weights: false. Lean body mass or muscle cannot the naked truth change to fat tissue. If you suddenly stop exercising you must in turn reduce your males: compared with males, females pro- nective tissue; good pain is the normal dis- caloric intake. Continuing to eat the same FIT duce less testosterone and human-growth comfort associated with pushing the body quantity of food will result in increased FOR hormone – two hormones that allow out of its comfort zone. deposits of fat inside your fat cells. muscles to grow and increase in strength. In order to progressively overload the A taught and toned body may slowly LIFE The only way women will ever be- body to improve strength and cardiovas- begin to be covered by this fat, therefore By Nick Dobyn come as big as men is through injections cular fitness, we must experience a cer- appearing to have changed to fat. If you of artificial derivatives of these hormones tain degree of discomfort, or good pain. could peel away the layer of fat, you would From our mid-30s our muscles begin to or if women genetically possess large However, before you train like this, see the toned muscle. slowly decondition and lose density and, quantities of both along with the right always consult a qualified trainer who will therefore, strength. muscle tissue that has the potential for put the “brain” into your program and Females can’t do weights because This slows down our metabolism, muscle growth. structure your training so that you don’t they will become big and muscle- which means that even if we consume the experience bad pain. bound: false. same number of calories, we will slowly When exercising, no pain means no Regular fitness training will make you Resistance training should be per- deposit fat around areas such as our tum- gain: false. feel better, look better and improve your formed by everybody, male and female. mies, hips and thighs. This old saying should be, “no brain, health: true. Tailored strength-training programs Working on your strength in the gym no gain”. Exercising does not have to be will strengthen muscles, connective tissue will slow this process so that you can hang painful to be productive. Nick Dobyn is the manager of Phuket and skeletal bones, helping to ward off con- on to your muscle tissue for longer. There Pain is the body’s natural protective Personal Trainers Co Ltd, a Rawai- ditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis and are also cosmetic benefits to regular weight mechanism to stop damage. However, based personal fitness consultancy. Call other degenerative conditions that can af- training. there is good pain and bad pain. 086-2514801 or email Nick at nick@ fect musculoskeletal tissue as people age. Back to the issue of weights and fe- Bad pain is damage to joints or con- phuketfitness.net In The Stars by Isla Star Trust your instincts, Gemini – your cash is set to flow GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Your LEO (July 24-August 22): Leos LIBRA (September 24-October much spare time won’t be able of economical ways of having fun creative talents are strongly high- who are doubtful whether to fol- 23): Pisces asks for help this to resist setting the cat among the at home. Leo would appreciate lighted until the middle of next low up a hot tip will be reassured weekend and this could mean mynah birds this weekend. How- an invitation to share a romantic month. Those celebrating a birth- by what they hear this weekend. that Libra has to make last ever, spreading rumors will not dinner this weekend. On Tuesday, day will discover a unique way Aries has the right experience to minute changes to plans. On endear others to you and could you learn something to your ad- to boost their bank balances dur- give sensible advice. An extra Monday, you discover there was cause an unwelcome rift in a long- vantage concerning financial ing the year. Scorpio has the right monetary bonus is forecast to some truth to rumors spread on term friendship. Alleviate bore- management. Wear pearl gray to attitude to provide constructive arrive before the end of the the work grapevine recently. Pro- dom with new leisure pursuits; encourage quiet contemplation. support, but another Gemini is month. Delay making large pur- motion is highlighted during the Cancer has an interesting idea to likely to let you down. Where ro- chases until June has begun. coming weeks, but you should be share. Where romance is con- PISCES (February 20-March mance is concerned, Leo would Wear strawberry red to encour- prepared to ask for appropriate cerned, meeting an alluring 20): A dreamy mood is forecast like the chance to share some age a romantic introduction. rewards for extra responsibility. Aquarian before the end of the for the final week of May and this private time. Cupid is poised to encourage a month is forecast. could cause obvious details to be VIRGO (August 23-September romantic meeting with Scorpio. ignored. Delays in business are CANCER (June 22-July 23): It 23): If you’re bored, you’ll be CAPRICORN (December 22- forecast, but progress will speed could be difficult proving your keen to break away from your SCORPIO (October 24-Novem- January 20): A business proposi- up in June. Your luck in love is point during the coming days, but routine next week. This weekend, ber 22): Single Scorpios will en- tion that has been stagnant for set to improve as Cupid has a if you are sure of your facts, jus- an offer to travel could lead to an joy a romantic surprise this week- weeks receives a fresh boost of match in mind. Resist temptation tice will prevail. Capricorn will exciting challenge. Personal fi- end. Work matters require tact- energy. Those who are prepared when an apparent bargain is seen need convincing, but will eventu- nances remain a sore subject, but ful handling next week as prob- to move quickly will see a good this weekend; a better option is ally get the point. Wednesday is you are likely to find ways of fur- lems in communication are fore- opportunity before others have around the corner. The number 5 best for bureaucratic appoint- ther economizing on your outgo- cast. Talk is cheap, so have all chance to jump on it. Your ability comes alive on Thursday. ments. This weekend, some light- ings. Wear the color silver to en- proposals and agreements in writ- to hold tactful discussions comes hearted flirtation could lead to courage your thoughts to flow ing. Tuesday is best for making a in useful when an irritable col- ARIES (March 21-April 20): A more than you bargained for. more imaginatively. conciliatory gesture towards an league tries to make waves. The fulfilling week lies ahead for most estranged Aquarian friend. The number 7 is lucky on Wednesday. of you. Your recent hard work is color lavender can encourage about to pay off and there are calm emotions. AQUARIUS (January 21-Febru- signs that business will boom dur- ary 19): After splashing out too ing the coming weeks. Your help SAGITTARIUS (November 23- much cash recently, you may is appreciated by a friend this December 21): Those with too have to lay low this week. Think weekend and future collaboration is highlighted. Where potential romance with Taurus is con- cerned, it is advisable to play a waiting game until you are sure of compatibility. The color sea- weed green encourages patience.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21): Those who have been frustrated by a colleague’s hot-headed ap- proach to work will be reassured by an honest conversation early next week. Your creative talents continue to burn and Aquarius is ready to show how impressed they are. Travel plans get off to a flying start when you receive an unexpected cash bonus at the end of May. The scent of roses encourages optimism in love. May 24 - 30, 2008 COMPUTERS PHUKET GAZETTE 31

keep reading press releases and newspaper reports about Thailand’s head-long leap into the future of the IInternet. Frankly, I’m a bit con- The future of Internet fused. I read that TT&T “plans to invest up to 6 billion baht rolling out WiMax services nationwide this year.” That was May 2006. Right access in Thailand now, TT&T is in bankruptcy and just announced that it has to cut At speeds three to five times faster Last week in the US, Sprint, its R&D budget from 300 million than a EV-DO “Air Card”, HSDPA Comcast, Intel, Time Warner, to 200 million baht. – when it finally arrives in Phuket – Google and Bright House Net- Its total revenue in 2007 hit could turn wireless Internet access works announced a new US$3 7.3 billion baht. That’s revenue, on its ear. billion (100 billion baht) WiMax not profit – TT&T hasn’t turned venture called Clearwire. a profit in years. WiMax is big business in the In February this year, I US, but I think HSDPA will pre- read that United Information vail in Thailand. Highway, in conjunction with The other loser? I don’t CAT, ran a test from a boat off think that EV-DO (the “Air Le Meridien Phuket Beach Re- Card”), currently the only fast sort “with initial downlink speeds wireless network on the island, of 10 megabits per second and will last more than a few years. uplink speeds of three megabits The Technologically, EV-DO per second.” Goliaths are isn’t improving very quickly; That report spawned some vying for a lucrative WiMax and HSDPA run much great photos of a sailboat off goal: Internet access faster. Phuket, but the speed test seems revenue. Financially, I believe that ephemeral: I’ve never seen real As profit margins for tradi- CAT will make more in the long international download speeds tional landlines shrink, the mobile- term, and reduce its overhead, by anywhere in Phuket over 2 mega- phone market grows saturated, switching to HSDPA. bits per second. and revenue from long-distance Num- I only hope that CAT will However, in calls drops through ber 1. ADSL as give its current EV-DO custom- March, Dr Mun I don’t think that the floor (can any- we know it will con- ers a good upgrade path. Patanotai, Thai- one out there say tinue to be the wired con- land’s new Minis- EV-DO (the “Air “Skype”?), all of the nection of choice for most people Second, the current ICT Minis- Woody (www.AskWoody.com) ter of Information Card”), currently phone companies on the island. Why? Money. ter likes HSDPA and he’s bound has written several dozen com- and Communica- the only are looking for the Right now, some people to make it easier for the Goliaths puter books, including a tions Technology, Next Best Thing to with voice phone lines can’t get to get approval to set up HSDPA bunch “For Dummies.” He’s was quoted as say- reasonably fast keep their coffers ADSL. As the technology im- networks. also a Contributing Editor at ing, “I want both wireless network full. proves – and it’s improving fast The likely loser? I’d be very Windows Secrets Newsletter, a the TOT and CAT on the island, will With one ex- – almost everyone with a voice surprised if WiMax makes it out Microsoft MVP, and a bagel to hold talks with ception, demand for line will be able to get ADSL, of the starting gate in Phuket. fanatic. Advanced Info last more than a phone services in competition will make it relatively Service, DTAC few years. Thailand has cheap, and the (theoretical) speed and True Move peaked, slowed will increase significantly. PC GROUP THERAPY about a joint wireless broadband way down, or started a steep Number 2. Fiber to the Join Woody and other Windows victims at his Sunday morning system,” an HSDPA system, to downward spiral. The exception? Home (FTTH, or to the Office) PC Group Therapy sessions, co-sponsored by the Phuket be operational within a year. Internet access, of course. should appear in a limited num- Gazette. In April, AIS announced that The phone companies know ber of locations late this year or On May 25, we’ll have a MAC-centric session, also at it was starting WiMax testing on that Phuketeers – rumored to be early next year. Sandwich Shoppe Chalong, for those of the Apple persuasion. Silom Rd in Bangkok and at Mae uniformly rich – have no qualms I expect the technology to And on June 1 we’ll be back at Sandwich Shoppe Patong Fah Luang University in Chiang paying exorbitant prices for big suffer all sorts of teething pains (near Andaman Beach Suites). Sessions are designed to help Rai. CAT announced that it had data pipes. – think of the problems you have everybody – even (especially!) complete computer novices – tested WiMax in Chiang Mai us- and they’re absolutely free. Driving instructions at www.khun When a typical Internet line now with your copper phone line woody.com ing ZTE and Motorola equipment, costs 10 times as much as a and multiply by 10 – and it’s go- and that it would spend 500 mil- voice line, and a nominally fast ing to cost a lot. lion baht to roll out a nationwide Internet line costs twice as much But Phuket’s going to be the WiMax network. in Phuket as it does in Europe, poster boy for all of Thailand, so One problem. WiMax and or five times as much as in Ja- FTTH will work, sooner or later. HSDPA are utterly different – to- pan or Hong Kong, the baht There’s a lot of money riding on tally incompat- signs start the experiment. ible – systems. flashing in the FTTH won’t eclipse ADSL WiMax KHUN WOODY’S Goliaths’ eyes. in the near future, but five years requires com- If I were down the road you’re going to pletely new COMPUTER a gambling want fiber, not a phone line. technology, new man, and I’m Number 3. I expect HSDPA towers, new re- not, I would bet wireless broadband to, uh, edge ceivers. HSDPA can be grafted that five years from now there out its competitors here in onto the existing mobile phone will be three technologies that will Phuket. network, using existing towers, but dominate the Internet market in Two reasons. First, Phuket requiring a substantial investment Phuket. And I bet that two bally- already has an extensive mobile to upgrade hardware. hooed technologies are headed to phone system that HSDPA “3G” Are you confused yet? Per- oblivion. technology can be grafted onto. mit me to sort through what we know for sure, what’s been an- nounced and what’s likely to hap- pen here in Phuket. What we’re seeing is a battle among Goliaths – big-name hardware providers such as Motorola and Intel – fishing for contracts with CAT, TOT, TT&T, AIS, DTAC, True and others. Each company has its own rea- sons for announcing victories. Each had has its fair share of mis- erable failures. 32 PHUKET GAZETTE B U S I N E S S & MONEY May 24 - 30, 2008 CASH: The ultimate safe haven any countries are These are not necessarily going to look back bad additions. In fact, by diversi- at 2008 and 2009 as Cash and cash fication, they can reduce risk. years of recession, equivalent What is critically important is that Mor as years with economic investments the fund is able to go “long” and growth so slow that it felt like a can help ease “short”. recession. Investors are unlikely the pain through In other words, the fund can to escape without a few finan- times of invest hoping to profit from rising cial bruises. economic woe. prices and from the opposite, fall- However, there are some ing prices. strategies that are worthy of Fear of the Trade in these funds can be some consideration. Here are bad publicity of be- either “black box” computer some examples: ing caught holding driven, also known as “emotion- There is always cash. The “commercial pa- less trading” or the traditional good part of having cash on de- per” of dubious “hands-on” variety. Sometimes posit is that it is unlikely that the quality and the pos- there is a mixture of approaches investor will make a loss. The bad sibility that the bank inside one fund. No particular part is that in real (inflation-ad- would have had to method is superior or inferior. justed) terms in most countries compensate deposi- One of the best features of the investor does not manage to tors for any losses this type of fund is that it opens maintain the true buying power together have con- investors to new areas of invest- of the invested cash. person wanting to place funds on to retail investors. tributed to higher standards in ment they would normally not That feature aside, depos- deposit would simply ask the bank Basically, it is an economy money market fund assets. consider. In these uncertain times its in cash can be made in differ- to use the “in-house” MMF. The of scale. Most MMFs do not re- Alternatives to MMFs, such that can be a great advantage. ent ways. The traditional way is bank would normally ask what quire more than 24 hours’ notice as short-dated bonds, do exist and Recent spikes in the prices of en- to place money on deposit with a period the depositor was consid- of intention to withdraw. are often suitable. ergy and food prices bank for a pre-selected period, but ering, say up to six months or Many funds will also hold However, many in- can result in sub- in countries such as Thailand in- from six to 18 months. Banks usu- “near cash” investments, which vestors find that stantial gains with- terest rates are so low that it is ally have a short-term fund and a includes the likes of negotiable their individual sav- out the investor hav- impossible to make a real return medium-term MMF. security depots, certificates of ings are too small ing any detailed (after inflation) on cash deposits. The concept of a money deposits, bankers’ acceptances to meet the re- knowledge of the Many Thai banks – and this market fund is simple: the deposi- and short-dated bonds. quirements of rice or oil or related extends to most countries – of- tor places cash in the fund, which, Recently, during the depths banks or stockbro- markets. fer their clients an alternative: together with hundreds or thou- of the credit crisis, there were re- kers. However, if Money Market Funds (MMF). sands of other deposits, adds up ports of dubious securities being There are MONEY markets grow tired These funds are widely used to a substantial sum of money. held in MMFs. The reason this types of inflation- of ever-increasing throughout the world and in some The combined funds allow happened is simple: greed. Poor- linked bonds avail- prices and huge places they are the standard place the bank access to wholesale quality holdings usually offer able, depending on TALKS losses start to be to “park” cash. money markets where returns higher returns than high-invest- the currency. It is By Richard G Watson made, investment In France, for example, a are higher than what is available ment-grade counterparts. essential for inves- funds that can ben- tors to understand the “fine print” efit from falling prices can cer- VITAL STATISTICS: – how these bonds work, who is- tainly boost an investor’s profits. COMPANY REGISTRATIONS JUMP 59% sues them and whether there is a It is not necessary for an in- withholding tax. vestor to know whether prices Type April ’06 April ’07 April ’08 % change It is common for govern- are going to rise or fall; the fund ments to withhold 15% to 30% can make these decisions. Limited company registrations 155 80 84 5.00% of interest earned. This tax is de- Through the years, this col- Limited partnership registrations 20 24 17 -29.17% ducted automatically at source. umn has mentioned investments in Limited companies changed 320 284 313 10.21% Almost without exception it is im- Ground Rents and University Stu- possible to reclaim this tax. dent Accommodation as being Limited partnerships changed 29 21 34 61.90% Moving away from pure worthy of consideration. Companies deregistered 14 8 17 112.50% cash investments, the alternatives Well, how have these two Partnerships deregistered 5 5 3 -40.00% cover a wide spectrum. One of areas reacted to credit crunches Source: Phuket Provincial Business Development Office the more adventurous asset and other crises? They have be- classes is commodity funds. haved perfectly and are still very This is an area that can profitable. cause painful losses, but some basic ground rules can reduce Richard G Watson runs Global risks. Investors in commodity Portfolios Co Ltd, a Phuket- funds must know what is actu- based personal financial-plan- ally meant by commodities: in ning service. He can be reached some cases it will include com- at Tel: 076-381997, Fax: 076- modities such as oil, gold or wheat, 383185, Mobile: 081-0814611. but it may also include foreign ex- Email: [email protected] change, stock market index fu- Website: www.global-portfolios. tures and interest rates. com May 24 - 30, 2008 BUSINESS & MONEY PHUKET GAZETTE 33 ON THE MOVE Dunyaphark Kronsaeng, Prutthaya Na Songkhla Chaiwat Inkaew has been from Saraburi, has been has been appointed Assis- appointed Landscaping named Chief Registrar of tant Director of Sales of Manager at Indigo Pearl the Tourist Business and Centara Hotels & Resorts. Resort. Guide Registration Office, K. Prutthaya is responsible K. Chaiwat has a Southern branch: Region 2. for corporate, government degree in landscape tech- K. Dunyaphark has and MICE (meetings, in- nology from the Depart- a law degree and has ex- centives, conventions and ment of Landscape Tech- perience in legal work for exhibitions) clients for Cen- nology & the Environment the Bureau of Internal tara properties in Phuket, at Maejo University in Revenue, Ministry of Fi- Samui, Haad Yai, Chiang Chiang Mai. Before join- nance. Mai and Mae Sot. ing Indigo Pearl, he was K. Dunyaphark also She has a bachelor of the Landscape & Ground works as a lecturer on the arts, majoring in English, Department Manager at Nongkhai campus of Khon and 17 years’ sales experi- The Evason Phuket Resort Kaen University. ence. & Six Senses Spa.

By Marque Rome

PHUKET: Since being founded in 1986, Thailand’s Siam Winery has become one of the world’s Siam Winery rolls out wine-making powerhouses. The company’s Spy Wine Coolers – the top-selling alcoholic beverage among Thai women with more than 90 million bottles sold annu- ally – are ubiquitous in Thailand. The company distributes its prod- wine tailored for Thais ucts to 20 countries, including the ing in its own way and is ready technological brilliance, Gallo was cluded that the popularity of one mands. Vella holds patents on UK, where the Wine Coolers are for real wine as a supplement to for 50 years the world’s largest product rubs off onto others. reduced alcohol technology so it’s in a popular niche. coolers, which are largely made wine maker. It still operates the In Thailand, neither Califor- no surprise he favors lower alco- Siam Winery’s governing from fruit other than grapes. largest winery in California’s nia wine nor Gallo are potent icons. hol levels of about 11%. philosophy is, says Kim Wacht- Mr Wachtveitl talked to the Central Valley, the Livingston The partnership with Siam Win- He also employs flavor veitl, the company’s director of Gazette at Merlin Beach Resort plant outside Modesto. The plant ery is thus a boon to Gallo, which mapping to craft wines. Layers business development, to develop during the company’s introduction produces more than 350 million will benefit from Spy’s mass ap- of tasting identify the necessary wines that suit Thai of E & J Gallo’s liters annually, second among peal. But Siam Winery won’t ben- sweetness, acid, oak and tannins tastes. The tradi- Peter Vella line of world wine producers in terms of efit from Gallo name recognition for a given blend. “Then we grow tional European ‘Siam Winery’s Californian wines, volume. Gallo remains the most except by building the brand itself. the grapes to do it,” he said. paradigm em- governing for which a ball- well-known name in the world’s The company hopes this will Vella’s Classic Red and braces wines of philosophy is to room was hired. largest wine market – the US. be easy owing to Peter Vella’s Classic White – 299 baht each – different quality Vella himself, A marketing experiment special style of wine making. His are crafted to suit Thai tastes. and type – dry develop wines that Gallo’s vice-presi- last year by researchers from Cabernet Sauvignon blend and Anecdotal evidence sug- wines at dinner, suit Thai tastes.’ dent of wine mak- Cornell University, Mr Wacht- Chardonnay-based offering are gests Vella may be onto some- sweet wines after, – Kim Wachtveitl, ing and senior veitl’s alma mater, shows name notably “fruit forward”, as Vella thing. Phuket resident Uli Nie- flavored or spar- winemaster – for recognition’s potent influence. says, without the astringency and pergall encountered a box version kling wines for any the company’s 45 years one of the Two groups of diners were pre- sourness of most dry wines. of Vella’s burgundy while in time. director of business most influential sented free glasses of wine with The wine includes apple, Langkawi. He liked it, but was But Thailand development forces in world dinner, the bottles of which were which allows a significant reduc- surprised by his Thai wife, whose is different. wine making – was placed on each table. Half were tion in the tax levied on the wine alcohol consumption is limited to First, Thai on hand. The event labeled “Noah’s California as it includes fruit. an occasional glass of “not too food is generally spicy. Second, was attended by more than 100 Wine”, half “Noah’s North Da- Vella’s wines are noted for sour” red wine. She liked it, too, much of the market is not sophis- people – mostly retailers, nearly kota Wine”. their soft drinking qualities – ex- and urged him to stop giving it ticated enough to bother with the all Thais. Labeling was otherwise the actly what the Thai market de- away to visitors. subtle distinctions that pepper “This product is aimed in same. Despite the differing ap- your average wine aficionado’s Thailand at the domestic market,” pellations, the wine was identical. palate. Thai wine-drinkers want said Mr Wachtveitl. Wine is Diners with California labels en- a beverage to drink throughout the shipped in bulk to Thailand and joyed their wine the most. They day, with or without food. More- bottled by Siam Winery. also said their food was more over, the Thai market is develop- Famous for consistency and delicious, from which it was con- 34 PHUKET GAZETTE SPORTS May 24 - 30, 2008 Junior golfers Off-season seafaring – and prepare for KTO keeping your dinner down By Ben Reymenants button on the inside, pushing on your medial nerve. This is be- challenge huket’s divers have seen lieved to calm down your central small glimpses of the de- nervous system. Another non- struction caused by Cy- chemical prevention – something BANG TAO: The KTO Junior clone Nagris, which rav- I learned from Thai sailors – is Paged parts of Burma recently. Golf Challenge, presented by ginger. Raw ginger tastes soapy, Richmond Group Thailand, will Beaches around Phuket have so you could go for capsules or take place at Laguna Phuket Golf been partially reshaped. Many old tea instead. Club on May 29 and 30. trees have died and there have Try not to take caffeine- There are 10 categories in been power cuts, flooded streets containing drinks such as coffee this international 36-hole junior and a premature closing of the or cola. They will stimulate your tournament, which is open to boys Similan Islands Marine National central nervous system and make and girls aged from six to 17 years Park. things even worse. For obvious old who hold a current recognized With the last liveaboard reasons, avoid alcohol until after handicap card or certificate of coming in, low season has offi- you completed your dive. competence for children aged cially begun on the west coast. Make sure all the things you eight years old and under. Most dive operators have pulled need are packed systematically, The format will be stroke their boats out of the water for a Monsoon season can be extremely rewarding – for divers and fish so you don’t need to turn your play and tee markers will be ad- full service, compressors are in alike. dive bag upside down on a dive justed to make the Max Wexler- the workshops for overhaul and a dangerous and inelegant ballet. more chilled out and there are deck. Try to limit setting up your designed course age and gender scuba tanks are being cleaned The diving around Phuket, fewer divers all trying to catch a gear to the periods when you are appropriate according to USGA and tested, all to prepare for stor- however, is still exciting. Racha glimpse of that mantis shrimp. still navigating out of Chalong guidelines. age and a fresh start in Septem- Yai and Racha Noi can be vis- You may even find special Harbor or when you’re approach- Junior players from Thai- ber. ited daily and you may even catch deals on dive packages. ing the dive site and are in the land will be competing against If you are a dive instructor, a glimpse of a rare pelagic sea Sensitive stomach? Scared shelter of the island. their peers from countries includ- you are probably on your way to creature. Sightings of marlin, of the boat ride? Here’s a few The best place on board to ing Malaysia, Singapore and the a long-deserved holiday back whale shark and manta ray are tips when you have a few hours for avoiding seasickness is in the Philippines. home, visiting family and friends not uncommon. of rough monsoon-season sailing center of the boat towards the Many families are expected or checking out other remote There are some great dive ahead of you: back, where there movement is to include the junior golf tourna- places on the globe. spots between Phuket and Phi Eat a solid breakfast that least. If you’re already feeding ment as part of their family holi- If you are still here, it means Phi. The King Cruiser wreck has will give you enough carbs until the fish with your stomach con- days. Registration is now closed you have learned to appreciate the an abundance of fish life. lunch, preferably easy to digest. tents, try to look toward the hori- and walk-in registrations will not relative calmness of monsoon Anemone Reef and Shark Point This means no bacon dripping zon. Also, make sure you’re not be accepted. season. If this is your first off- are always a good score with their with oil. Instead, have oatmeal, in the exhaust fumes of the boat Partners for the event in- season in Thailand, strap in for variety of colorful anemones and crusty toast or any other cereal – don’t spoil the toilet or dive clude Laguna Phuket Golf Club five months of peace, tranquility the occasional leopard shark doz- product that will deck for the rest of and Tourism Authority of Thai- – and some excellent diving. ing on a sandy patch. leave your stom- the divers: over- land, with media partnerships I won’t romanticize it; there If the bad weather really ach feeling full. board is best. coming from Asian Golf are times when you’ll need a hits you on your holiday or day Hydrate well If you feel Monthly and the Phuket Ga- strong stomach to go out to the off, your diveboat will be able to before you go on Beneath the something coming, zette. islands, but it is well worth it. With find a reasonably cozy shelter board. At least one don’t try fight it, it less fishing and less diving, the behind Koh Dok Mai, where liter of mineral wa- SURFACE will come out For more information about reefs and fish life are given a there is an amazing wall full of ter will prevent sooner or later. KTO, contact Kids Tee Off. chance to repopulate. small creatures. motion sickness. By Sylvie Yaffe Just make sure you Email: ktochallenge@kids-tee- Shore diving is usually lim- Diving in the low season is Taking medi- are in the right off.com Website: www.kids-tee- ited because bad visibility and more relaxing. Diveboats are less cine helps in most cases, but if place when it does. off.com/tour_home.htm strong surf making entry and exit crowded that usual, crews are you’re feeling unwell, it is already If you’ve arrived at the dive too late. Medication, such as site, the next best thing to do is to Dramamine tablets (dimen- jump into the water. Other divers hydrate), works well, but may will testify that being submerged make things worse when you’re is the best cure for seasickness. already hanging over the railing. It is the magic medicine. As soon Take them an hour before board- as you put your head under wa- ing. Scopolamine patches applied ter, even as a snorkeler, you’ll to the skin do a reasonable job as feel great again. well. If you do become sick, If you’re not fond of chemi- make sure to stay hydrated. De- cals, try an anti-seasickness hydration is one of the primary wristband. They’re elastic causes for decompression sick- armbands with a small plastic ness in divers. May 24 - 30, 2008 SP O R T S PHUKET GAZETTE 35 Phuket fighters win Asian titles TriBallistic By Matt Crook returns to RAWAI: A team of mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters representing Indigo Pearl Phuket’s Tiger Muay Thai took part in the Pan Asian Grappling Games on May 3 and 4, winning for Race 3 19 individual medals and the all- round team trophy, with 81 points, ahead of second-place Team NAI YANG: Race three in the Fabricio, with 62 points. four-race TriBallistic Malaiwana A 5,000-strong crowd gath- Triathlon Series will on June 22 ered at the Mall of Asia in Bay see participants returning to In- City, the Philippines, on both days digo Pearl Resort at Nai Yang, the to see 300 of the regions top grap- site of the the first event in this plers in action, with 12 countries season’s series. represented. Registration will be at 6 am, After wining individual and with the first race set to kick off team titles in the Southeast Grap- at 7 am. pling Games 2007 and 2008, as The winning team from Tiger Muay Thai pose with events staff at the Pan Asian Games in the Philippines. From left are Anthony Heung, Jason Saggo, Mike Hutchison, Ray Elbe, Wade Henderson, Johnny Medals will be awarded to well as the Singapore Grappling Khunstadtler, Michael St Claire, Cody Stevens and Mauricio Pontali. all finishers, with prizes for the Games 2008, this marked the lat- top three in each event. est in a string of success stories Ray Elbe led the way, win- toe with brown and black belts. Men’s intermediate 76.1- Racers will be split into for Tiger Muay Thai. ning gold in the over-76kg men’s Other results by Tiger Muay 85kg: Jason Saggo (gold), Cody three categories: Tiger Muay Thai have now advanced division, with Wade Thai fighters competing at the Pan Stevens (silver), Mike Hutchin- Adult Sprint (swim 750m, won 44 individual medals and Henderson picking up a bronze Asian Grappling Games: son (bronze). cycle 20km, run 5km). three team championships in the in the same category. Men’s basic over-85kg: Men’s intermediate abso- Splash ’n’ Dash (swim 50m, past 12 months. After winning his medal, Johnny Kumstadter (gold), lute: Jason Saggo (gold), Cody cycle 3km, run 750m). Grapplers faced off in “Gi” Elbe left to catch a flight to the Michael St. Claire (silver). Stevens (silver). Junior (swim 200m, cycle (with uniform) and “No Gi” Abu Dhabi BJJ (Brazilian jujitsu) Men’s basic absolute: Men’s advanced under 6km, run 1.5km). (without) competition in a variety Games, where he won a bronze Mike St Claire (gold), Johnny 76kg: Mauricio Pontalti (silver). All athletes will receive of weight divisions, with Tiger medal against some seasoned BJJ Kumstadter (silver). Men’s advanced abso- free refreshments and a race Muay Thai winning five golds in fighters. Men’s Intermediate 62.1- lute: Mauricio Pontalti (gold), shirt. No Gi and two in Gi. Purple-belt Ray stood toe to 69kg: Cody Stevens (gold). Wade Henderson (bronze). Sports nutrition items and TriBallistic merchandise will be on sale on race day. In case of rough seas, a Phuket stun Pattaya in annual golf tourney duathlon (run and cycle) will be PATTAYA: In their annual golf that the visiting team returned points to PSC’s 6.5 to take the PSC will arrive in Phuket in held in place of the full triathlon. outing to Pattaya, the Phuket home with the trophy. title. October to try and win the tro- Online registration is now Expat Golf Society (Pegs) out- Sixteen of Pegs’ finest PSC were gracious hosts, phy back. open. classed the Pattaya Sports Club went to do battle, playing “bet- although they tried their best to In other Pegs news, under Race 2 was held at the Bor (PSC) on April 28 to 30, beating ter ball” on the first day, waylay the Phuket players by the direction of newly elected Saen Resort and Spa in Phang them by 21.5 points to 10.5 “scramble” on day two and entertaining them well into the President Liam Stewart, in addi- Nga and race 4, scheduled for points. singles match-play on the final early hours of the morning with tion to the normal end-of-the- October 11, will also be held at Every year, for more than day. frequent visits to popular month tournaments (this month at Indigo Pearl. 10 years, both golf associations Pegs started well, winning nightspots in Pattaya. Blue Canyon on May 29), there For more information con- have traveled to their opponents’ seven of eight points available on However, team captain Pe- will be several additional events. tact Shaun Boulter of TriBallistic. home turf to play a three-day, day one. ter Davies led his team to a de- The first will be a two-man bet- Tel: 089-5902014. Email: tri@ Ryder Cup-style golf tournament This was followed by a 5- served victory and ensured that ter-ball competition at Phuket triballisticclub.com Website: – and every year, the home team 3 win on day two. Day three all players managed to return to Country Club on May 14. For www.triballisticclub.com Alter- has won the event. continued with success for Pegs, their hotels in time for each day’s more information visit www. natively email jittima@indigo- This year was the first time as the Phuket side secured 9.5 play. expatgolf.com pearl.com 36 PHUKET GAZETTE May 24 - 30, 2008

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Construction by Janyaporn Morel B400m residential project a near sellout PHUKET CITY: Construction of the the 400-million-baht Supalai The eight-story condominium building of City Resort project on Thep- the Supalai City Resort krasattri Rd is set for completion project is about 80% by February next year. complete. Building of the eight-story condominium is now about 80% complete, with units expected to be ready for transfer of owner- ship by September. Also being built are seven three-bedroom, two-story houses and 90 three-bedroom, three- story townhouses. The entire project is spread over 9.5 rai, with access to the house units via a different point to access to the Living Land condominium building. The condominium block will house 168 one-bedroom and two- bedroom units, offering living ar- Capital unveils eas from 27.5 square meters to 59sqm and priced from 900,000 to 2 million baht. Atip Bijanonda, director and condo project deputy managing director of Bangkok-based developer Supalai WICHIT: The Clover Phuket condominium project was formally PCL, told the Gazette that con- launched in Wichit on May 10, with a celebration hosted by its struction of Phase 1 of the developer Living Land Capital. project, including the condo- The project will comprise a seven-story building on 558 minium building, two-story houses square meters of land off Kwang Rd. Work on the project, which and 42 of the townhouses, should began in January, is expected to be completed by August next be completed by the beginning of year. 2009. There will be 79 one- and two-bedroom condominium units The remaining townhouses and two retail units in the building. will be built in Phase 2, slated for The condominium units, which start at 1.57 million baht, will completion in February 2009. be from 33sqm to 78sqm. “The townhouses and the Pictured at the project’s launch is Phuket Governor Niran two-story houses in Phase 1 will Kalayanamit (3rd from right), who received a souvenir from Living be ready for transer to buyers The two-story houses are [off plan] since January and have Land Managing Director Pathrlap Davivongsa. Also pictured are within two months. We aim to being built on areas of 200sqm to had a positive response from buy- Living Land CEO Wanchai Subhaphayak (left), Executive Direc- have the entire project finished 240sqm and are priced from 3.89 ers. All of the two-story houses tor Manop Kheawchaoom (2nd from left), Project Manager Praphon early next year so that buyers can million baht, while the townhouses have been sold, 95% of the con- Traitippikul (2nd from right) and Executive Director Thavorn take advantage of the govern- are being built on 80sqm plots, dominium units are sold and about Suwanlaong (right). ment’s policy of reduced prop- with prices from 2.39 million baht. 80% of the townhouses have erty-transfer tax,” he said. “We have been selling units been sold,” added K. Atip. 38 PHUKET GAZETTE May 24 - 30, 2008 May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 39

Home of the Week Cherng Talay Luxury villa has all the right views his Thai-style, hillside nal areas, one equipped with a bar, pool villa with views of each large enough to accommo- Surin and Bang Tao date groups of guests for social bays is part of a resi- occasions, while there are also dentialT development conceived to plenty of nooks and crannies so resemble a boutique resort. The individual family members can villa’s three levels comprise eight enjoy privacy when needed. bedrooms and several living, din- All bedrooms are fitted with ing and entertainment areas his-and-hers wardrobes, with the spread over 1,564 square meters. addition of an open air shower Teak paneling features through- area between two of the guest out. bedrooms. The master bedroom Inside, the three levels are commands the best views with an split into several more levels with expansive walk-in wardrobe and communal areas and smaller pri- his-and-hers sinks in the en-suite, vate rooms set apart at varying private-spa bathroom. heights. An inviting horizon pool Moving downstairs, there is runs the length of the front of the an office to one side and another villa offering unobstructed views bedroom to the other. The house of the Andaman from the edge has Wi-Fi Internet throughout. of the property’s hillside vantage The office has a small guestroom, point. The 15-meter-long pool can although the space could be used be accessed from the rooms run- as private lounge or library. ning the length of it and includes The villa is located about a a kids’ splash pool. kilometer from Surin Beach and An outdoor covered dining 30km from Phuket International area overlooks the pool. There is An outdoor covered dining area overlooks the pool. There is a sala placed at the outermost edge of the Airport. It is on the market free- a sala placed at the outermost property to offer front-row seats as the sun sets. hold with Chanote for 100 million edge of the property to offer rooms, allowing natural light to appliances and has a granite room, plus storage space for linen baht. front-row seats as the sun sets. enter the property throughout. breakfast bar. There’s a storage and other necessities. This area The villa has been designed The main downstairs living area behind the kitchen and a is also where fuse boxes and For more information contact to make the most of the Andaman and dining area is spacious staff entrance for maids to come water pumps are hidden away Phuket Land. Tel: 076- scenery with full-length windows enough to entertain large groups and go discreetly. but easily accessible for mainte- 290509. Email: bluebook@ and sliding glass doors taking up of people. The adjoining kitchen For live-in maids, there is a nance. phuketland.com Website: most of the wall space in all the comes fully equipped with Smeg separate maid’s room and utility There are several commu- www.phuketland.com 40 PHUKET GAZETTE May 24 - 30, 2008 May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET PROPERTY PHUKET GAZETTE 41

Design by Suganya Semacote A warm welcome, times two he first impression is of- ten the one that lasts, and a hotel lobby serves as both a welcoming Tplace and a preview of what’s to come during a guest’s stay. A lobby design by itself can lift the spirits and soothe weary travelers. The Millennium Resort Patong Phuket has created two such places of refuge for its guests in its two wings next to the Jungceylon complex in Patong. While both lobbies match the overall theme of a cool, con- temporary urban resort, each one sets a slightly different mood for arriving guests. The 197-room Beachside wing, which opened in January, welcomes people with a lobby in an earth-tone, modern style. The Lakeside wing, another 224 rooms, features a lobby that is cool, green and elegant. “For the Lakeside we played with texture, while on the Beachside wing we played with color,” said lead designer Som- chai Tantipatthanawong of P49 in Bangkok. As its name suggests, the Beachside wing reflects the col- ors of the beach, with sand-col- ored tones and splashes of blue. One hotel, two lobbies. The Millennium Resort Patong Phuket has created a lobby for each of its wings: K. Somchai said that keeping it one with a subtle beach theme, the other evoking the placid waters of a lake. simple and modern was key, along with emphasis on space not necessary – however, the openly within the structure with ern cool to the overall design. and comfort, since this wing of- “wow factor” was still needed to a reflective pond for an airy at- All of the major materials ten handles the arrival of groups. impress these discerning guests, mosphere and a relaxing, easy are sourced locally, including the The lobby for the Lakeside K. Somchai explained. feel. We blended this with a soft floor tiles made of cement resin. wing, open for about a year, is Formerly the Burasari re- Thai style. While each lobby has its more intimate and extravagant, sort, the Lakeside wing lobby was “We applied Portuguese- own unique style, both are an with reflective green tiles evok- upgraded from a jungle style to style elements in the flooring of oasis for Millennium guests. Not ing the golden age of Sino-Portu- one infused with peace and calm. the lobby with black tiles and simply places to pass through on guese architecture. “We wanted to make it like a re- materials that are similar to Sino- the way to a guest room, these Visitors to the Lakeside flective pond,” said K. Somchai. Portuguese textures,” he added. lobbies are escape hatches from wing are more individual travel- “We applied the concept of The columns in stacked aqua- the hustle and bustle of central ers, so a large lobby space was open air; the space is designed toned glass add a touch of mod- Patong. 42 PHUKET GAZETTE PHUKET PROPERTY May 24 - 30, 2008

Gardening by Bloomin’ Bert

oes anyone understand how any government works? I mean really understand? It’s obvi- Dous to the general populace that Getting to grips the individuals in charge haven’t a clue what they’re doing. But aren’t they supposed to make a bit more sense when they decide on policies and things? In the West, we’re used to with the sea hibiscus baffling government decisions. We’re used to inanities, such as The sea hibiscus is benefit from soaking in warm, spending UK£400,000 (that’s 25 native to the shores fresh water for 24 hours before million baht) on a logo for the 2012 of the Pacific and planting. Filing the back of the Olympics in London and ending Indian Oceans, but seed with an emery board or up with four splodges that make today appears sandpaper before soaking is also up the word “ZOR”. throughout the helpful. It has emerged that the Brit- tropical and After the soaking period, ish government plans to deny subtropical regions the seeds can be planted in moist what’s supposed to be free of the world. coconut-husk compost. Seedlings healthcare to anyone it deems is Photo by will usually emerge in a week or Hans Hillewaert. not living a government-approved two; give them plenty of light. The lifestyle. They say that patients tree for landscaping. seedlings can reach between will be handed “NHS Health A common 60cm and 80cm in their first year Miles” cards that will earn them tree along the coast, and will grow quickly after that if reward points for losing weight, the sea hibiscus is planted in good soil and well hy- giving up smoking, receiving im- also sometimes drated. munizations or attending regular found near water- Cuttings are the most sen- health screenings. courses, mangrove sible way to propagate the hibis- The worst part is that this swamps and estuar- cus tiliaceus, since plants grown sort of thing is already happening ies, often forming from cuttings usually have the in the British healthcare system. dense, impenetrable same look as the original plant. People are already being denied thickets and cover- Cuttings appear to root faster if access to medical procedures ing enormous areas. two or three leaves are left on. because they’re smokers or be- It can grow up to 10 The fast-growing sea hibis- cause they’re carrying a few ex- just wasn’t wide enough. old plantlife, including some spec- meters tall and just as wide if not cus is best suited to landscaping, tra pounds. I’d be stuffed. The brand-new, four-lane tacular trees, to be replaced by a pruned. although it can be kept in contain- Local governments are even dual carriageway from Chao Fa sterile-looking path dotted with The sea hibiscus is perfect ers if properly pruned. You could more of a mystery. I don’t think it West to Kathu was obviously bargain-basement trees, many of for sandy and moist soil, although even try growing one as a bonsai. really matters what country you money well spent. It doesn’t mat- which are now dead. it will also grow well in drier con- The sea hibiscus prefers full are in – local government decisions ter that four lanes go down to one Nai Harn Lame now looks ditions. Tolerant of brackish wa- sun but can be grown inside if just don’t make any sense. in the village at the other end, like a Bournemouth promenade. ter and salt spray, this tree is ideal placed by a window, although it The logic applied in Phuket with speed bumps that bring you What were these people think- for coastal areas. may be difficult for flowers to eludes me. It would appear that down to a crawl while you nego- ing? Maybe they just like the idea The trees have large heart- bloom indoors. the powers-that-be on the island tiate the bottlenecked traffic. of bringing Bournemouth to Thai- shaped leaves that are “hairy” I don’t think I’ll ever under- have decided that the road-wid- The trees and vegetation land. underneath. These leaves are stand local governments. I do ening projects we’ve all had to that used to be in middle of the Of all the areas they’ve usually dark green, but there are have a suggestion for the es- endure over the past few years road near the Darasamuth Inter- meddled in, they could have been varieties with variegated or purple teemed leaders that make deci- are enough for now. section (by Central Festival a lot more imaginative with the foliage. The flowers, which are sions for the Nai Harn area. Per- The four-lane runway, Phuket) were unsightly and had trees. A perfect option would have bright yellow with a crimson cen- haps they can contact the like- passed off as a superhighway, to go. been the sea hibiscus. The offi- ter, usually point down on the tree minded folk in Bournemouth and that leads to Rawai Beach was They did exactly the same cial name is hibiscus tiliaceus, but or slightly sideways. swap ideas. I can see it now on clearly necessary and doesn’t thing at Nai Harn Lake. What I’ll stick to sea hibiscus for now. The flowers are about 10 roadsigns at the southern end of encourage anyone to travel faster must have been millions of baht Australians call it the cottonwood. centimeters to 15cm wide when the island: “Nai Harn – proudly than they should. The old road was spent on ripping out all the The sea hibiscus is native to fully open. Like most hibiscus twinned with Bournemouth”. the shores of the Pacific and In- species, they usually last a day dian oceans, but today appears before falling off. Want advice on your garden? throughout the tropical and sub- The sea hibiscus can be tropical regions of the world, par- propagated from seeds or cut- Email Bloomin’ Bert at: ticularly in coastal areas. It is tings. Since the seeds are nor- [email protected] grown mainly as an ornamental mally dispersed via water, they May 24 - 30, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 43 Property Gazette

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Tel: 085-7862869. Email: PANORAMIC lion baht. No agents! Tel: info@ tharapropertyphuket. SEAVIEW LAND Talay and Surin. 43 rai, 1 087-2709093 or email: bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Beau- Chanote. 3.5 million baht ngan, 85 sq wah. For sale com Panoramic sea view. Chanote anutsamantamit@gmail. tiful pool at your doorstep. 21 per rai. Tel: 084-8502499. by owner. 5.5 million baht plots from 1 to 8.3 rai. Best com million baht (or best offer). Tel: per rai. Tel: 081-9562406. Chalong location. 300m from 081-6144799. LUXURY PROPERTIES Email: phatsarar@gmail. BRAND-NEW CONDO new, 9-hole golf course. Wichit HARMONY HOMES for sale and rent in Phuket, Great location near Tesco and com LAND, NAI HARN Phang Nga. For details see: area. Tel: 081-8913740. 4 unique executive town- Big C. Pool, gym, fully fur- homes at the 3rd fairway of With Chanote, fully developed, www.janepropertyphuket. nished with washer, dryer, 40m above sea level, com PERFECT LAND ½ RAI – NAI HARN Phuket Country Club. From 17 fridge, aircon, TV, etc. 45sqm Nearly 2 rai at Ao Bang Tao. Best location, ready to build on. million baht. Tel: 081-958- 1,250sqm, top view, con- corner unit with 2 balconies. struction permit. Tel: 087- Very good location for business. Residential area. Chanote. 4.1 3571. Email: sweetybee2000 FOREIGN FREEHOLD 2.5 million baht. Tel: 087- Price: 18 million baht. No agents! million baht. No brokers. Tel: @yahoo.com 2980200. Email: rwberger00 condominium in Rawai, 250m 2770978. Email: koyangle99 @hotmail.com Contact at Tel: 086-9442-065, 087-8821959. from the pier. 580,000 baht. @hotmail.com or 087-689-9679. Email: HOUSE FOR SALE Tel: 086-9408914. Email: [email protected] in Chalong. Bargain. 2 stories, POOL VILLA [email protected] KOH YAO YAI LAND NEW POOL-VILLA, 3.2 rai, sea view overlooking 4 bedrooms. 3.2 million baht. 500m from Laguna, new, 3 RAWAI Tel: 081-7475293. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 Phuket. Chanote. 2.2 million NEW TOWNHOUSE 400sqm. 3-4 bedrooms. SURIN BEACH levels, sat TV, ADSL, fully fur- baht. Tel: 081-8928208. in Than Thong 7 project. 2 sto- 300m from Rawai Pier. Price: LAND FOR SALE nished. 5.8 million baht. Tel: PATONG BEACH ries, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 7.5 million baht. Tel: 086- 1,016sqm: 6 million baht. 084-8516121. Website: Top sea view, 140-sqm 19 sq wah. Central location on 9408914. Email: chotip07 996sqm: 5 million baht. 5 TOWNHOUSE www.phukethome.ws apartment, fully furnished, Chao Fa East Rd, opposite Villa @yahoo.com mins walk to Surin Beach. in Than Thong 3 project. 2 bed- California. 1.9 million baht. Tel: Tel: 081-8687676. rooms, 1 bathroom. 19 sq swimming, pool, only 9.5 mil- 087-2770978. wah. Located near Khao Khad lion baht negotiable. Owner KOH SAMUI URGENT viewpoint. On Phattana wants to move to Europe. LAND FOR SALE REPOSSESSION SALE 10.5 RAI KOH YAO Tel: 087-8984338. Email: On main road, 2 mins from pier, Thongtin Rd. Fully furnished. 2 rai with one house, six LAND FOR SALE New property in Rawai. Approx [email protected] 10 mins drive across Sarasin electricity, water. Ideal for Price: 1.2 million baht. Tel: bungalows and 10 row 350sqm of living space, plus Bridge. Chanote, 80 rai. Road business. 10 million baht. No 087-2770978. houses. Ideal for rentals. swimming pool. Could be used and utilities access. Suitable brokers. Tel: 087-8821959. PERFECT LAND Near beach. Chanote title. as 3-bedroom house, two 2- LAND FOR SALE for sale, 260sqm, perfect for for hotel or residential projects. bedroom houses or even 4 one- Asking price: 30 million KHAO LAK: INVEST IN Manik-Bang Jo land. Chanote. house and pool. Ready to build. 300m from beach. Only 3.5 bedroom suites. Includes Thai baht. No agents! Tel: 087- property. Land beside Sofitel 4 rai at 2.7 million baht per rai. Kata Beach. Chanote. Price 2.5 million baht per rai. Tel: 081- limited company if required. 2709093. Email: anut Magic Lagoon Khao Lak. 5.5 Located in residential area and million baht. Tel: 081-2714261 5399269. Email: talayjan@ Some finance may be available. [email protected] rai (66mx136m), Chanote. 40 close to road. Tel: 081-539- (Thai), 089-2905594 (Eng). yahoo.com 7 million baht or ono. contact million baht total. Call Krit. Tel: 9269. Email: talayjan@yahoo. Email: henryasia50@ hotmail. Dave. Tel: 084-0639223, 081-9804641. com com 084-6722725 (Scandinavian).

INEXPENSIVE LAND 0.5 rai Chanote lots near Mis- sion Hills golf course and air- port. 10 minutes to Yacht Haven. 1.25 million baht, not negotiable. Contact at Tel: 086-9421930. PROPERTY CREDIT WANTED? If you want to buy and need credit, we have condomini- ums and houses available. Tel: 084-2464818. Email: [email protected] For more details, visit us online: www.bayproject.com 44 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Property Gazette

FOREIGN FREEHOLD SAIYUAN HOUSE GOLF VILLA, 8.7 CONDO FOR SALE MILLION BAHT

For sale: Unit C1 at ìThe 2-story house with addi- Loch Palm, Kathu. Mod- Heightsî, Kata. 23 million tional living space in the at- ern style. Fully furnished. baht. This 195-sqm, two- tic. Sea view, 640sqm. 5 3 bedrooms with en bedroom condo overlooking bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, suite, Jacuzzi, TV, Wi-Fi Kata Beach is offered with car park. Nice garden, big and landscaped garden. foreign freehold title. The swimming pool. A few min- Tel: 089-8961265. Email: condo is located in Raimon utes to Nai Harn Beach. Tel: [email protected] Landís ìThe Heightsî de- 084-8475700, 087-898- velopment, which offers 7642. Email: morn_48@ first-class design with fully yahoo.com KHAO KHAD, fitted, 5-star European-style AO MAKHAM bathrooms, kitchens and BEAUTIFUL PARICHART NEW HOTEL living areas. The condo has BANG WAD DAM, NAI YANG LAND VILLAGE FOR SALE outstanding sea views over NICE PLOT Kata. Construction is cur- rently well in progress and should be completed by Q3 2008. Tel: 081-8270257. Email: [email protected] For Chanote. 16 rai with pan- further details, please see oramic view near Ao Mak- 9.5 rai, beachfront. 5 mins to the developerís website: ham, towards Cape Panwa. Phuket Airport. Asking price www.theheightsphuket. Nice plot overlooking natural Wide road-access directly 120 million baht. Chanote com lagoon behind Bang Wad 35/20 Soi 1. 3 bedrooms, 2 to the site. 6 million baht per title. Must see. No agents! bathrooms, 2 aircon, some Dam. Approx 26 rai, sloped rai. Tel: 081-5399269 or Please contact at email: land, access road, water furniture, 50sq wah, garden. Nanai Rd, Patong Beach, sea Email: talayjan@yahoo. [email protected] In Chalong area. For sale 4 and electricity. Good for com view, 384sqm. 50 rooms, residential project. 2.5 mil- million baht or long-term rent, swimming pool. Under con- lion baht per rai (negotiable). must see. Contact Nina. Tel: struction. Nearly finished. FOREIGN FREEHOLD COCONUT 087-6899679 or tasuwan Tel: 081-5399269. Email: ISLAND LAND Asking price: 230 million [email protected] CONDO @hotmail.com. No agents! baht. Sale by owner. No Luxury, fully furnished, one agents! Tel: 087-2709093. bedroom, ground floor, pool- KAMALA HOUSE ON THE BEACH Email: anutsamantamit@ LAND: 13 RAI side condo. Located at the end gmail.com Excellent investment: house on 2-bedroom apartment in 20 minutes from Ao Nang, of a quiet street in the heart of large plot. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath- North Patong. Foreign free- Krabi. Between hills with Patong. Within easy walking room, 2 parking spaces, sepa- hold, top floor, pool. 9.7 mil- river. 1 million baht per rai. distance of restaurants, pubs, rate maidís house, 120sqm lion baht. Tel: 086-2765117. LAND PLOT Tel: 084-8502499. living area. Land: 1,450sqm, clubs, beach and Jungceylon 2.3 MILLION BAHT shopping center. 65sqm. for sale. 4.5 rai, Chanote, hill- Email for photos. Email: Mountain view, peacful loca- 900sqm. Land plot with un- Price: 5.9 million baht. Tel: side panoramic sea view, [email protected] LAND FOR SALE tion. 5-min drive to the beach. derground electricity and 11 rai in Pasak area located 087-8879070. close to beach. 14 million Architectural plans for full re- baht. Please call K. Bouddha water in quiet secure com- near Laguna Phuket. Only 2.8 furbishment 6.9 million baht. BANG TAO HOUSE munity next to Mission Hills million baht per rai (Nor Sor 3 LAND IN RAWAI for more information. Tel: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, liv- Tel: 076-385709, 081-252- 089-2900484. golf course. For sale at 2.3 Gor). Good-sized plot and no 7758. Email: gloverpete@ and Nai Harn. Many small and ing room, kitchen, big terrace, million baht. No agents need for fill-soil. Tel: 081- hotmail.com big plots, special. 1772sqm. Jacuzzi, 9mx5m pool, 2 park- please. Tel: 081-2712825. 5399269. Email: talayjan@ Sea view, 5.9 million baht. Ne- LAND AND HOUSES ing spaces, autogate, ADSL, yahoo.com DETACHED HOUSE gotiable. Tel: 085-7955383. - House on Thalang Rd (old 2 sat TVs, 5 aircons, fully fur- Phuket Town area). nished. 10.8 million baht. Tel: LAND IN FOR SALE PHUKET CITY PATONG HOUSE in Patong area. Fully furnished 400m2 LAND 084-8516121. -House on Soi Soon-Utit, 165sq wah. Chanote land in Urgent sale! 3 bedrooms, 2 home with swimming pool, AND HOUSE Yaowarat Rd. Phuket City, located behind bathrooms, 2 sitting rooms Jacuzzi, aircon and automatic with green garden and garage - Land at Koh Sireh: 1 rai, 1 PROPERTIES FOR SALE the Thepkrasattri Rd branch and kitchen. 24 sq wah. gate. Tel: 081-5366732. for sale. €65,000, next to ngan, 66sq wah. and rent. For a more per- of Bangkok Bank. Price: 8.5 Chanote. 4 million baht, ne- Email: shoppingspeedy@ Wat Chalong. Tel: 084-840- Contact Khun Joojee. Tel: sonalized approach to your million baht. Tel: 081-968- gotiable. Tel: 084-3083262. hotmail.com 6085. 081-3979809, 081-970- property, please contact 2314. 0121. www.phuketproperties.com. If you are a real estate devel- BAAN BENJAMAS KRABI, NEAR oper or owner you may list 2-bedroom townhouse refur- AO NANG your properties with us. bished in 2006. Walking dis- New, luxury pool-villa. 2 bed- Contact Khun Noi or Julie. tance to Jungceylon and the rooms, 2 bathrooms, aircon, Eu- Tel: 081-8931360, 081- beach. 5.3 million baht. Tel: ropean kitchen, 7.25 million 7192903. 083-3941397. baht. Tel: 084-3224044. Email: [email protected] For details THARADON VILLE, RAWAI POOL VILLA visit: www.siamsol.com NAI HARN 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 exclusive pool villas, 2 bed- kitchen, living room, fur- PHUKET PALACE rooms, 2 bathrooms, swim- nished, 4 aircon units, alarm. BARGAIN ming pool. Houses 236-268 Sala, terrace on 2 levels, 11th floor, sea view, upgraded, sqm, land 363-582 sqm. Prices 8x4m pool, walled garden extras, freehold. 3.2 million from 7.2 million baht. Tel: 076- and parking. Chanote and baht. Tel: 085-5905460. 245966, 085-7842004. Email: company papers included. Email: coltat1962@yahoo. [email protected] Tel: +45-24419447. Email: com www.tharadonestate.com [email protected]

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PANORAMIC ABSOLUTE SUPERB EXTENDED HILLSIDE LAND SEA VIEW BEACHFRONT LAND HOUSE PATONG

in Khao Lak, Phang Nga. 400 1km from Heroinesí Monu- Beautiful view over Patong Karon land for sale. 15 rai. 4 million baht per rai. ment, 147sq wah. Nice town, bay and sea. Nearly 5 rai, Chanote title. Hillside, Chanote. Separate plots at area, room for swimming rai of tropical forest, 5 min- panoramic sea view, quiet 6 million baht per rai. Urgent pool. Large sala and many utes to the north end of area. Very good location sale! Tel: 081-5399269. extras. European kitchen, Patong Beach, very quiet for business. 15 million Email: [email protected] etc. 3 double bedrooms, 2 area. Asking 9 million baht HEAVEN ON EARTH LAST SEAVIEW baht per rai. No agents! bathrooms, utility room, per rai. Tel: 085-6523533 LAND FOR SALE Please contact at email: fully furnished. Top quality, (Eng), 085-7952533(Thai). [email protected] HOUSE & GARDEN must be viewed. 7.2 million (KOH KAEW) baht inclusive. Tel: 087- LAST PLOT 9785804. SARIYA HOUSE BYPASS RD 11 rai next to Leelawadee Re- ATTRACTIVE HOUSE sort Project. 16 million baht per Secure, 3 bedrooms (2 en 5-bedroom, Thai-style villa in rai. Please email for details. suite), 3 bathrooms, living Phuket. Magnificent Phang This is the last seaview land Agencies are welcome. Email: room, kitchen/dining, study, Nga Bay view. 3 big bed- available in Layan with big [email protected] laundry room, garage, ADSL rooms (en suite) with sea potential for a 5-star devel- views. Private swimming For sale near Boat Lagoon. and True TV fitted. Verandas, opment. Land has Chanote pool. 730.8sqm land plot. SEAVIEW 371 sq.wah of land, 200 sqm klong along back, fenced gar- in Saiyuan. Spacious, open- title. The size is 13 rai, 3 Construction area approx GUESTHOUSE of house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- den in secure Choafa Thani plan, swimming pool, 2 en- ngan. The owner has re- 573sqm. Full security ser- in Patong. Must see. Great rooms. Good for home & of- estate. Price 6.9 million baht. suite bathrooms, modern duced the price to 5 million vice. Located at Rommai location. Contact Kevin. Tel: fice. Tel: 081-5699483. Tel: 084-8439579. Email: kitchen, convection oven and baht per rai. Great opportu- Chailay Estate. 27 million 084-7300190. Email: [email protected], [email protected] fan. Nice garden with native nity. Contact for more de- baht. Tel: 081-7191705. [email protected] plants. Parking space, perim- tails. Tel: 086-2726508. Email: [email protected] TROPICAL TOWNHOUSE eter wall, gate and water POOL VILLA SEAVIEW SPA VILLA 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, tank. 320sqm area. 6.2 mil- in Chalong. Brand-new, spa- SEA VIEW Patong, large, fully furnished, Western kitchen, pool, fur- lion baht. Contact Miss Kob. POOL VILLA FOR cious, 2-bedroom villa with KAMALA private, pool, garden, spa, nished, Chalong. 6.7 million Tel: 081-2733303.Email: SALE OR RENT deluxe kitchen and large living Stunning view, 1km from waterfall. Tel: 089-5908233. baht. Tel: 089-6468374, [email protected] 4 bedrooms with terraces, 6 area. Priced to sell. Tel: 085- 086-5742815. bathrooms, pool with Jacuzzi, beach, concrete road. 7932477. living room, dining room, West- Small plots, 1 rai to 30 rai. RAWAIYA SUITES BANG TAO LAND BEAUTIFUL LAND, ern kitchen, maidís room, so- Chanote, road access and PATONG GUESTHOUSE 1 RAI FROM B3.5M lar power, hot water, sala, electricity. Behind Phuket Nearly 2 rai with Chanote Rawaiya Suites comprises Located in Paradise Complex, title at Ao Bang Tao. Very Chanote title, quiet area, near BBQ, parking for 3 cars, elec- FantaSea. From 6 million Patong Beach. Furnished, 8 Ton Sai Waterfall, road ac- luxury, fully furnished, 65-sqm, tric gate. Nice tropical garden baht per rai. Tel: 081- good location for business. 1-bedroom units. 70% finished; rooms, 4 floors. Available for Price: 16 million baht. Tel: cess, 3-phase electricity, set on 1,600 sqm of land with 3586555, 085-6667882. sale freehold . 5.5 million baht. good water: 2.2 million baht. to rent out next high season. more than 400sqm of living Fax: 076-911997. Email: 086-9442064, 087-689- Prices from B3.5m. Tel: 076- Tel: 076-290393, 086-588- 9679. Email: tasuwan@ Tel: 076-321062, 086-819 area. Price: 25 million baht. [email protected] 8383. Email: sumalee1955@ 4373. Email: pojjana@swift- 245966, 085-7842004. Email: Special rate for short-term hotmail.com [email protected] yahoo.com mail.com rental. Tel: 081-9707019. HOUSE IN KATHU For further details, please visit Email: [email protected] our website at: www. Delightful 2-story, 3-bedroom tharadonestate.com house at end of quiet cul-de-sac. 10 mins from BIS, Central, PROPERTIES Patong. B6.8m ono. Tel: 081- PATONG BEACH FOR SALE 9565650. Email: mailpete@ CONDO and rent. For a more per- th hotmail.com For details, please Rare 14 floor location. Great sonalized approach to your visit our website: www.kathu- sea views. 50sqm. Freehold property, please contact property.com or leasehold. 3.5 million baht. www.phuketproperties.com. Call Daly. Tel: 087-0312154. If you are a real estate devel- FREEHOLD LAND oper or owner you may list & HOUSE your properties with us. NICE TOWNHOUSE Thai-style house on more than 1 Contact Khun Noi or Julie. 3-bedroom townhouse near rai of land. Includes Thai com- Tel: 081-8931360, 081- Chalong with full aircon, pany owned by foreigner. Land- 7192903. phone, Internet and Chanote scaped, pool, fully furnished. title. Price slashed to only Perfect for retirement in Phuket. 1.1 million baht for quick PATONG CONDO Tel: 076-386064, 084-840 sale . Tel: 667-7-862468, RENT/SALE 6751. Email: gary_solah@ 667-84-8494882. Email: Rent: B11,000/month. Swim- yahoo.com.au [email protected] ming pool, near beach and Visit our website for more Jungceylon. Aircon, TV, DVD. NEW COMMERCIAL info: www.mistymountains Sunny, 32sqm. For sale at: BUILDING resort.com/house4sale.html B1.9 million. Foreign-owned for sale. 3 stories near Loch freehold. Tel: 087-1731773, Palm Golf Club. 3.9 million baht 089-4746670. Email: sean Tel: 084-3081853, 087-279- PHANG NGA BAY [email protected] VILLAS 9500. Two boutique seaview villas LAND FOR SALE for sale near Cape Yamu. NEW KATHU 260sqm, perfect for house and TOWNHOUSE Each with 4 bedrooms, gym, pool. Ready to build. Kata study, games room, 10- New 2-story, 2-bedroom, 2- Beach. Full Chanote. 2.5 million bathroom townhouse in Phuket. meter pool, lounge, Western baht. Tel: 081-2714261(Thai), kitchens, dining room, two Golden view, close to markets, 089-2905594(Eng). Email: Big C, Central etc. Lock-up gates rooms for maids. Tel: 076- [email protected] 283288, 081-2737326. with car space and security at Fax: 076-283288. Email: project entrance. Great location. [email protected] SEAVIEW POOLHOUSE Some furniture included. A bar- For further information visit in Rawai: 11 million baht. See gain at 1.8 million baht. No hag- www.kykinternational .com www.phuketdir.com/poolsea glers. Tel: 080-7197147. Email: house or call 085-7839062. [email protected] 46 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Property Gazette

Properties BIG HOUSE FOR NICE HOUSE HOUSE For Rent RENT OR SALE

RAWAI BEACHFRONT

800 meters from Heroinesí 1.5km from Central Festival, Monument, 3 bedrooms, 2 65 sq. wah, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, bathrooms, 1 bathtub, hot nice garden at corner. Fully water, fully furnished. In- fitted kitchen, 2 TVs with cludes refrigerator, furniture, cable TV installed, 3 aircons, European kitchen, garden. 1.5 km from Central Festi- telephone line with ADSL. Contact Mr Mongkon. Tel: HOUSE FOR RENT THE GREENHOUSE val. Attached to Suanluang 21,000 baht/month for 2- 084-0628040. BUNGALOWS Public Park. 300sq wah. 5 year contract or 23,000 Chalong. New 2-bedroom bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 9 baht/month for 1-year con- bungalows. Fully furnished, aircon. Pond in garden. Fully tract. Tel: 081-8512280. RAWAI RENTAL: cool, quiet, close to all facili- furnished. Fitness facilities. Email: dennis.mo@hot BAAN SUAN POOL ties. 12,000 baht/month. European kitchen. 2 living mail.com Contact K. John. Tel: 081- rooms. Contact Mongkon. 9791976. Tel: 084-0628040. at Chalong in Land and SINGLE HOUSE Houses Park. New single FOR RENT HOUSE/POOL VILLAS 5 BEDROOMS, WITH house, 3 bedrooms, 2 Rawai, Nai Harn. Prices from house for rent. 3 bedrooms, POOL, NEAR BIS bathrooms, 240sqm. Tel: 25,000/month. Tel: 081- aircon, True TV, ADSL, fur- 5 bedrooms, with indoor pool. 081-5697068. Email: 6913029. Email: info@puri nished. 1-year contract. 110,000 baht/month. Tel: 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. From [email protected] masproperty.com For further Contact Gina. Tel: 089- 076-239839, 081-8779292. 9,000 baht/month. 300m details please see our web- 6499939. Email: prakaisriroj@hotmail. from Rawai Pier. Tel: 086- 2-BEDROOM HOUSE site at www. purimas com 9408914. Email: chotip07 IN KAMALA property.com @yahoo.com BL APARTMENT 200m from the beach. NEW CHALONG HOME in Soi Baan Krang, Chalong. New, in Kathu. Big rooms, 1 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, living room. 2 bed- NEW HOUSE FOR bedroom, 1 living room, aircon, 2-bedroom, furnished home 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, rooms, aircon. 20,000 baht RENT OR SALE for rent. Phone line, True TV, kitchen, fully furnished and LONG LEASE cable TV, ADSL, hot shower, aircon. 25,000 baht per per month in low season. Tel: 300m from Heroinesí Monu- aircon. Tel: 089-6521473. 2 aircon rooms, kitchen, fur- garden, car park. 8,000 baht month. Tel: 084-8746270. 085-1587638. Email: ment. Rent: 25,000 baht/ per month. Tel: 081-6923163. nished, cable TV. 1 year: [email protected] month. Sale: 3.7 million baht. CHALONG HOUSE 70,000 baht; 6 months: 40,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. for rent. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath- POOL VILLA baht. Tel: 080-7512813. Email: GUESTHOUSE, KATA Tel: 087-2646808, 083- HOUSE IN KATHU room, living room, kitchen & tele- near Laguna. 3 bedrooms, 2 [email protected] for rent or sale. House, gar- Build a guesthouse on 350sqm 1743880. phone line. Tel: 081-5379878, bathrooms, sat TV, ADSL, in Kata. 30 years rent free. den, spa, carport, 200sqm, fully furnished. Tel: 084- 089-7298472. Email: suwittrai NEW TOWNHOUSE Email: [email protected] ANUPHAS GOLFVIEW 2 bedrooms, 11 rooms, @hotmail.com 8516121. kitchen, garden with bar and for rent. Near British Interna- HOUSE spa. 32,000 baht per month. tional School. 3 bedrooms, POOL VILLA for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, SEASON SPECIAL LAYAN, NEW fully furnished. Tel: 081- 2 kitchens: European and Thai Tel: 089-8753862 (Thai), – OCEAN VIEW 3-BEDROOM VILLA in Bangjo. 10 minutes to La- 089-9711820 (Eng). Email: 9241447. guna, 2 bedrooms, 3 bath- style. Aircon, cable TV, wash- Even though now is the Long/short-term (min 2 weeks). [email protected] rooms, swimming pool, fully ing machine, walled garden, 24- ìGreenî season in Phuket, itís Quiet location, 3.4km/5 mins to HOUSES FROM WELLTA furnished. 50, 000 baht/month. hour securety, funiture. 25,000 still a great time to visit. So Bang Tao Beach. 3 bedrooms, Do you want to rent or buy a Tel: 081-8976984 (Eng), 089- baht/month. Tel: 086-739- KARON 3-BEDROOM why not take advantage and 4 bathrooms. 400sqm built-up house on my island? Tel: 6995136 (Thai). 3220, 087-2667191. HOUSE book our 2-bedroom condo area, 820sqm land, 44sqm 081-96803609. Email: info for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath- with sea views and get 15% pool, 18sqm sala. Fully fur- @houseinphuket.com rooms, garden, pool, terrace, off the marked rate. Check nished, security system, double BEACHFRONT, CHALONG STUDIO APARTMENT Maybe I can help you. Large, new, 3-level house. IN KAMALA sea view. Access to fitness our website for details. Spe- carpark, maidís quarters, cable www. houseinphuket.com center, spa/wellness center, cial rate available for bookings TV, ASDL, landscaped garden. Bay veiws, pool, furnished. Private kitchen aircon, True 23,000 baht per month. Tel: TV, ADSL, pool. 4,000 baht restaurants. Contact Glory for up to October 31. Please also Tel: 076-305812, 084-305- HOUSE AT CHALONG further details. Tel: 080- 4333. Email: jurgeninphuket@ 089-4706104. per week; 12,000 baht per ask for details on long-term for rent near Palai Beach. 2 or 7007900. Email: glory@12 gmail.com For further details, month. Tel: 084-8500568. rentals. Tel: +85-2-281- 3 bedrooms, aircon, fully fur- buzz.com For info visit please see our website at KAMALA LAKE HOUSE 36093, +85-2-61004034. nished, phone line. Tel: 089- www.property.12buzz.com/ www.flickr.com/photos/ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on PALAI GREEN Fax: +85-2-28136083. 7288311. viewprofile.php?sel=rent_ad& Website: www.phuket- 22419624@N08/sets/ the lake, cable TV, phone, fur- 2 Aircons, 2 bedrooms, hot id_ad=2359 patong-condo.com 72157604709618393/ nished. 17,000 baht per shower, fully furnished, free PHUKET CITY month. Tel: 081-8928208. cable TV, ADSL Internet. Near In front of Tesco-Lotus in Chalong. 12,000/month. For Royal Street arcade. 3-story PATONG BEACH more information call K. Nee. shophouse is available long Tel: 081-8924311. term. Ideal for office or shop. CONDOTEL Tel: 081-8913740. Patong Beach Condotel. Nice apartment, 56sqm. 7th floor, PATONG TOWER 1 bedroom, kitchen, living CONDO KAMALA Fully furnished, parking, pool, BEACHFRONT VILLAS room, aircon, cable TV, ADSL. Tel: 081-8913740. sea view, mountain view, Top Fully furnished to a high stan- location. Tel: 084-6301770. dard. Western kitchen. 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge HOUSE FOR RENT and dining areas. Large bal- 3 bedrooms, aircon, ADSL, HOUSE FOR RENT cony overlooking swimming cable TV, furnished. Heroinesí 25,000 baht/month. 74sqm, pool and landscaped garden. Monument area. 18,000 baht/ 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Stunning sea views, only month. Tel: 086-2778461. fully furnished. 7km to La- meters from the beach. Pri- Email: [email protected] guna. Tel: 076-245947, 086- vately gated, parking and stor- 9519198. Email: info@ age. True TV and ADSL. In- BIG HOUSE IN KATHU phuketsavetrip.com cludes daily cleaning and wash- 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, ing. Pool & gardening service. 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, RAWAI, NAI HARN Monthly rental: 75,000 baht. carport, terrace, aircon/fan, Nice new luxury house for Contact K. Suchada. Tel: 084- hot water, fully furnished, 2 rent. 3-4 bedrooms, 4 bath- 8436837. Email: suchada_ telephone lines, Wi-Fi, pool. rooms, nice, large swimming [email protected] For de- Long term: 25,000 baht per pool. No furniture. 45,000 tails, visit: www.phuket- month. Tel: 081-8916632. baht/month. Minimum 1 year. island-homes.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 081-3971835. May 24 - 30, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 47 Property Gazette

Property Property Accommodation Building Wanted Services Available Products & Services PATONG CONDO HOUSE SITTER NEW ROOM FOR WANTED Long or short term considered. RENT IN PATONG Foreigner looking to buy condo Reliable and honest. Tel: 084- Aircon, fridge, cable TV, ter- freehold. 2-room unit in any 4407651. Email: jennytrybulec race, daily cleaning. 500 baht EMERGENCY CALL condition, 1 bedroom, central @gmail.com per day or 9,000 baht monthly. TAM location, near beach. Email: Tel: 089-7284005. Email: CONSTRUCTION [email protected] [email protected] Quality building services, VILLA all jobs done by qualified LAND WANTED IN MANAGEMENT staff with English-speaking OFFERED THE LOFTS, PATONG STUDIO boss! Fair prices and free CHALONG AREA DELUXE APARTMENT Approx 600sqm or 160sq wah by self-employed person. I SURIN BEACH estimates given. Renova- APARTMENTS close to beach and entertain- wanted in Chalong or Rawai have 7 yearsí experience FOR RENT tions, shopfitting, electrical ment area. Modern, furnished, and metalwork, built-in area. Price negotiable. Please with real estate and prop- New studio apartments in cable TV, ADSL, pool, parking. furniture and more. Tel: contact Mr Roy. Tel: 081- erty management in Aus- Patong for long-term rent. Tel: 084-8473304. 084-4553536. Email: 1876940. Email: bathman tralia. Have worked with Best location on Nanai Rd. [email protected] [email protected] hotel management in Low price. Contact K. Kitty. PATONG Phuket resort for 3 years. English, German, Thai. Tel: APARTMENT Can provide high-quality LONG-TERM RENTAL 076-340920, 081-970- for rent with partial sea service and villa manage- wanted for family. Location: 1- and 2-bedroom loft- 1479, 081-8928526. Fax: view. Kitchen, cable TV, From Household ment at fair prices. Can carry Patong, Kata or Karon. Tel: 084- style apartment. Ultra- 076-340920. Email: peter 12,000 baht/month. Email: Services out professional duties set 8989274. modern design. Open-plan @phuket-best homes.com [email protected] out in the management living at its best! Sit on ABOUT 1 RAI agreement, including house- your balcony overlooking SEASON SPECIAL keeping & maintenance of PATONG LUXURY WITH SEA VIEW Surin Beach. Within walk- APARTMENTS – OCEAN VIEW property. Can organize flight ing distance of restau- WANTED Central Patong, 1 and 2 bed- Even though now is the tickets and activities as well rants, bars, taxis and at a maximum of 6 million baht. rooms. Tel: 076-341827 or ìGreenî season in Phuket, itís as other requests. Tel:087- ATMs. All apartments Kata, Chalong, Rawai, Nai email for more info and photo- still a great time to visit. So 1006111. Email: luckypam feature 42î flat panel TVs Harn. Contact with details. graphs. Email: suites247@ why not take advantage and @gmail.com and fully equipped Smeg Tel: 089-9728544. Email: yahoo.com book our 2-bedroom condo [email protected] kitchens. From 37,500 with sea views and get 15% baht per month. Visit: VILLA CALL-OUT KATA LUXURY off the marked rate. Check LAND WANTED SERVICE, 24-HRS www.phuketwest. com our website for details. Spe- for further information. APARTMENTS in Kata-Karon, Chalong or Phu- What happens when a pipe in quiet location. 1 and 3 cial rate available for bookings ket City. Between 150 and breaks in your roof at 2 am? Special offer for mid sea- up to October 31. Please also son: Free Wi-Fi. bedrooms. Furnished. West- 800sqm. Tel: 086-1203660. What happens if you rent out ern kitchen. Huge terrace. ask for details on long-term your villa and something breaks? Long-or-short term rental rentals. Tel: +85-2-281- HOUSE WANTED Who can you call? We offer a PATONG available. Tel: 089-592- 36093, +85-2-61004034. We have a client who wants complete call-out and inspection APARTMENT & ROOM 6890. Email: north8west98 Fax: +85-2-28136083. to buy a 3- or 4-bedroom service.Tel: 027-281327, 081- Apartment for long-term. 8,000- @yahoo.com Website: www.phuket- house in Chalong or Paklok. 8954480. Email: handyman 25,000 baht per month. Tel: patong-condo.com @loxinfo.co.th Must be on a managed estate. 076-512151, 089-2909567. KAMALA FARANG QUALITY Up to 7 million baht. Tel: 076- www.brommathaihouse.com Private 2-bedroom, 2-bath- ROOM 271315. Email: info@phuket- HOUSE FROM WELLTA room bungalow, built to inter- Central Patong: quiet, safe. landandhomes.com Houses from Wellta. You national standards, walking TWO-STORY HOUSE Long lease. 4,000 baht/month. want to rent or buy a house distance to shops & beach. WITH PORCH Also have luxury furnishings on my island? Maybe I can Sat TV, aircon, ADSL, phone. PROPERTY WANTED Located in quiet area and with package for sale: 90,000 baht. help you. My mame is Wellta. No pets. Tel: 076-385293, Interested in high-end, ocean- sea view near Kata Beach. Can email pics. Tel: 081- Tel: 081-9680309. Email: 081-8931360.Email: view condo in Phuket area. Aircon, cable TV. Very sad to 3676086. Email: wunchart- [email protected] noi@phuketinvestments. Reply with details and contact be leaving. Tel: 089-291- [email protected] www.houseinphuket.com com info. Email: [email protected] 4211. PHUKET HOME ROOM TO LET HOUSES FOR RENT MAINTENANCE Lake-view apartment in Kathu. Construction, renovation, Pool houses for rent. 3-6 Monthly and daily rate. Fully fur- electricians, plumbers, car- Classified Advertisements months at 30-40,000 baht/ nished with air con, fridge, True penters, painters, tilers, gar- month. Tel: 076-283446, Please use this form to write your classified advertisement. TV, hot water and carpark. Tel: deners, keycard setting, sand 086-6864208. Fax: 076-283- 076-202585, 089-1968449. wash and gutter. Contact K. Then hand it to any of our agents. 447. Email: prapaipakm@ Email: lakeviewapartment- Rin. Tel: 084-1935124. yahoo.com [email protected] |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| (heading) PATONG SEAVIEW KATA SEAVIEW LOCKUP STORAGE APARTMENT condo. Phuket Palace Resort |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| studio. Pool, True TV, Inter- Household goods. Motor- 1 or 2 bedrooms, air condi- net, refrigerator. 18,000 baht, bikes. Cars. 24-hour secu- tioning, kitchen, cable TV, long term. Tel: 086-8387570. rity. Please contact for |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| ADSL. Daily or long-term Email: mauigreg@hotmail. more information Tel: 081- rent, from 16,000 baht per com 0825707. month. Please contact for |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| more information. Tel: 084- PHUKET HOTEL 8381421, 089-8749147. APARTMENT SWIMMING Hotel apartment, best location POOLS, CHEAP |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| PATONG TOWER in Phuket City. Fully furnished, but highest quality. Refer- SEA VIEW free high-speed Internet ac- ence sites available. All Luxury apartment. Affordable cess, short- and long-term sizes. Can be set up in one prices. For further details, Tel: rental. Tel: 076-232494. Fax: hour. For further details, |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| +4550285700. Email: ken_ 076-221498. Email: sutida@ see our website at: [email protected] sinohousephuket.com www.pools4fun.com Classified ads are charged per line. Each line is 120 baht, Visit: www.patongtower.dk www.sinohousephuket.com with a minimum of 4 lines (heading included) per ad. All advertising must be paid for in advance. Deadline for Property Gazette page: Friday 3 pm. Looking for land to buy? Deadline for all other ads: Saturday 12 noon. See more classified ads at www.phuketgazette.net 48 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Boats & Marine

ESTATE SALE NEW CATAMARAN PRICED TO SELL 24ft fiberglass and wood con- Power Cruiser built in 2001. struction. 2.5-liter diesel in- Twin Cummins engines, ra- board outboard. Many extras. dar, sounder, GPS, radio, Teak interior. Price: 500,000 water maker, full galley, 4 baht. Tel: 076-388478, 083- double cabins and much 5207308.Email: gerybfoster more. Tel: 081-9390176. @hotmail.com Email: [email protected] Maverick 38ft Catamaran. Must be seen. For details New in Phuket, December please see our website at: 39FT 2008. Visit website for www.phuketisland.com JEANNEAU YACHT range of S African-manu- factured Cats. I am in Phuket until mid-May, will 22FT CLASSIC visit often. Trade inquiries SPEEDBOAT are welcome. Tel:+27-82- 22ft classic runabouts. 8930461, 084-7443269. Beautifully crafted by Naga Fax: +27-44-8781538. Marine. Hull made of cedar Email: the marinetrade@ strip planks, West System for sale. Jeanneau sailing gmail.com For further de- Expoxy. Deck and interior yacht 1990. 39ft long. Sun- tails visit: www.themarine decorated with polished Ma- charm, ex-Sunsail. Fully trade.com hogany. Powered by Mer- equipped and well main- cury 210hp Sport Jet. (V tained. Moored at Yacht HOBIE CATS Drive/in-board Turbo Diesel Haven. Ideal family cruiser. AND JET-SKI package available). Contact US$60,000. Contact me Hobies: 20, 17 or 16ft on trail- for info and price. Can be for further information. Tel: ers. Jet-ski: Seadoo 130hp, 78 shipped in container for inter- +65-97552285. Email: hours of use and on trailer. In- national buyer. Tel: 081- [email protected] flatable, RIB, Gemini, 3.1 9598047.Fax:086- meter. Hyperlon, as new. Tel: 4806533. Email: pokism@ STAINLESS-STEEL 086-2697138. mac.com For details visit: DOLPHIN FOR SALE www.nagamarine.com Handmade stainless steel 40HP YAMAHA dolphin (1.8m long) for sale. OUTBOARD FAMILY SAILING 20,000 baht. Email: info@ Long shaft, 2st Enduro C/W, klausharbauer.com remote gear+throttle, cur- DINGHY 4.52m/15ft. Easy sail for rent model. 60,000 EA. Tel: STARSHIP YACHTS 084-6300896. husband-wife, parent-child combos. It has outstanding sta- Bringing the best of Europe to bility and fiberglass hull. De- Phuket! Tel: 076-273378, signed to be sailed by a man and 084-4425460. Email: phuket a woman. Can deliver exciting @starshipyachts.com More performance without using information at: www.starship spinnaker or trapeze. Small yachts.com class on island, so can race. Four hours free tuition with sale. CENTER CONSOLE, 125,000 baht. Wind comes 6-METER IMPORT free. Contact for further infor- Our best bargain! Quick sale for mation. Tel: 081-5399560. cash. Contact Andrew for Email: [email protected] more information. Tel: 081- 8941530, 083-3927150. FIBERGLASS Email: wunchart-thannawat@ RUNABOUT hotmail.com Small fibreglass speedboat with 15hp Yamaha outboard LIVE-ABOARD in good condition. 14ft long, Good for overnight fishing, din- newly restored and painted. ner cruise and diving. 22m/6m. 120,000 baht, including 7 cabins, 3 toilets, 3 showers. launch trailer. Can be viewed 330hp engine, 20-megawatt at Boat Lagoon. Please con- generator. 1.5 million baht. Tel: tact for additional informa- 081-7874690. tion. Tel: 076-321203, 081- 9681975. Email: leonbowles SEA-DOO @gmail.com SPEEDSTER JET BOAT CHOLAMARK Excellent condition. Twin HYPERLON RIB 85hp. Reconditioned Rotax 3.9 meters. In good condition. engines. Super-fast fun, with 15hp Yamaha engine. Price: new legal road trailer. 110,000 baht. Contact for 420,000 baht. Contact for info. Tel: 081-5399560. details. Tel: 081-0888271. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] May 24 - 30, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS PHUKET GAZETTE 49 Island Job Mart

HOUSE, CATS, PROPERTY SITTER Near Cherng Talay, July 21 - August 12. Good pay for responsible person. Care for home and cats, supervise property worker. Tel: 084- 8424581. Email: info@ phukethorseresue.com

SITE BUILDING SUPERVISOR Development and construc- tion company seeks for- eigner to fill position of site building supervisor. Mini- mum experience required. Tel: 086-0626210. Email: patrick@oceanic-global. com

GOOD COMMISSION for Thai or foreigner with good English, computer skills and 2-3 yearsí experience in the prop- erty industry. Tel: 087-3877182. SPEECH, LANGUAGE NIGHTSHIFT TEACHING MARKETING MASSAGE AND SPA THERAPIST FRONT OFFICER ASSISTANT POSITION We are looking for a man- TELEMARKETER Regular 1-1 sessions required 8,000 baht salary, age 22+, Thai female for pre-school Looking for keen hotel market- ager, cashier and massage required. English speaking. Con- with a 4/5-year-old English child female, good education record. class. Must speak English ing manager. Freelance or full lady. Must be service-minded. tact expats to make appoint- with delayed speech. Specialist Tel: 076-261940, 081-296- well. Tel: 076-282232, 084- time. Tel: 076-239839, 081- Please contact for more infor- ments. Good commissions of experience essential. Email: 3413. Fax: 076-261944. Email: 3088110. Email: parryallen@ 2963413. Fax: 076-239838. mation to K. Pui. Tel: 085- 20%. Tel: 089-8685143. [email protected] prakaisriroj@hotmail. com aol.com Email: [email protected] 7859239. 50 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Island Job Mart

CLUB ASIA FITNESS Phuketís leading fitness cen- ter requires sales staff, fitness instructor and personal trainer. Tel: 076-354027, 089-126- 5671. Fax: 076-233384. For further details, please see our website at www.clubasia phuket.com

RESTAURANT STAFF for Black and White 24/7, Kathu. Contact K. Nat (Thai). Tel: 086-9432976.

ENGLISH SPEAKING lady for morning and after- noon help. Must have own car or motorbike. Tel: 086-745- 8832. Email: gregmackay67 @hotmail.com

RESERVATIONS STAFF Diethelm Travel is looking for highly qualified and ser- vice-minded operations staff. Good command of English and computer skills are required. Experience in tourism is a plus. Thai citi- zens only. Tel: 081-892- 7714. Email: max.t@th. diethelmtravel.com

Employment Wanted

SALES MANAGER Male, 42, Dutch national Sales Manager with 20+ yearsí sales experience. Fluent in Dutch and English, basic Ger- man. Tel: 087-0072366.

WHO WANTS A CHEF? Chef from Holland looking for a job in Phuket. For your West- ern Cuisine. Available direct. Tel: 087-9142632. Email: [email protected]

SUCCESSFUL HOTELIER Seeking mid-level to execu- tive management position. Previous 250-room Ameri- CALL CENTER can hotel GM will guarantee OPERATOR CHARTER MANAGER you a profitable low season Requirements: Good command and a super high season. of spoken and written English. Elite Yachting is looking for an Tel: 085-7932477. Email: Computer skills. Able to work in English- & German-speaking [email protected] shifts. Please contact for more foreigner to lead the charter information. Tel: 076-257020. sales & administration de- Fax: 076-257008. Email: partment with an enthusias- ASSISTANT SALES JAPANESE GUEST NURSERY [email protected] tic Thai team. Your core SALES STAFF MANAGER RELATIONS ASSISTANT responsibilites are contact WANTED Wanted: Female aged 25- Marketing/tour leader re- Female Thai national required with clients by email, phone English speaker. Experience in 35 years. English speaker, quired by resort. Degree in Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm. Enthu- ENGLISH TEACHER and direct, issuing charter sales would be an advantage. self-motivated, car owner tourism or marketing re- siasm and a love of children REQUIRED contracts and invoices as We offer excellent benefits who likes fitness! Good quired. Accomodation, ba- needed! 7,000 baht/month. 4 Seeking an English teacher well as arranging all adminis- and commissions. Contact for salary, benefits, commis- sic salary plus performance weeks paid holiday per year with experience. Native tration. Sailing experience is more information. Call K. Kuno sion. Tel: 076-355040, bonus offered. Please email + Thai national holidays. speaker preferred. For more not a must. Tel: 076- at 081-9685963, or email us 081-8239448. Fax: 076- resumÈ, photo and date you Phone for interview. Tel: 089- info contact K. Joojee at Tel: 273476, 081-9786086. at: salesteam@bayproject. 355039. Please send CV to can start work. Email: 9711813. Email: info@abc 081-3979809, 081-970- Fax: 076-273476. Email: com see or visit our website at [email protected] [email protected] nurseryphuket.com 0121. Send CV by email: [email protected] www.bayproject.com [email protected] Looking for a job? Looking for a better quality candidate? Find more Recruitment Classifieds at www.phuketgazette.net! May 24 - 30, 2008 PHUKET GAZETTE 51 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

MONGOOSE RESTAURANT FOR Articles Rockodile, 21-speed, 1 month ITEMS STOLEN SALE/RENT GREAT DEAL! For Sale old: 7,000 baht. Cold-drink Please contact me if you New, nicely decorated restau- BUSINESS SALES fridge, 2ft x 5ft: 4,000 baht. find or see either of the fol- rant, situated in Phuket City & RENTAL UNIT Compaq desktop computer: lowing electrical items, center. Fully equipped and - Hotel for sale: 3 rai, newly WATER DISPENSER 8,000 baht. Tel: 084-628- stolen from our home in ready to service customers. renovated boutique re- For both cold and warm water. 8450. Phuket recently: Partnership can be consid- sort, great deal, best loca- Sale includes 2 five-gallon - Motorola Krzr K1 GSM ered. Tel: 087-3839310. tion in Patong. bottles. 1,000 baht. Tel: 076- OFFICE FURNITURE Fire Red Mobile Phone Email: [email protected] - Hotel for sale: 55 rooms 323459, 089-7291113. Email: Armchairs, chairs, desks, MSN# E70RGQ0V70 on 5-rai plot, small luxury [email protected] computer tables ñ all for - Sony Handycam DCR- BARS, GUESTHOUSE resort located in the quiet sale at just half of their new Bangla, Nanai. Many business end of Patong. New con- SONY-ERICSSON DVD708 E35 No. 301. price. Also have an aircon Thank you. Tel: 076-367- opportunities at www.jane struction, clean and great K850I unit for sale. Only 10,000 propertyphuket.com atmosphere. 5 MP camera, UMTS, quad- 484, 085-8899930. Fax: baht. Tel: 076-346004, - Hotel for rent: best loca- band, email, etc. Black/green, 076-367484. Email: able 087-2642598. Fax: 076- PATONG TAILOR tion in Phuket City. perfect condition (as new), @wcec-phuket.com 346004. Email: georges SHOP: B300,000 Please contact via email warranty. Original, complete [email protected] Tailor shop for sale in good lo- with box and receipt. Comes for an appointment. Email: Business cation at Jungceylon Patong. [email protected] with free Bluetooth head- Tel: 076-271110, 086-328 phone. Fixed price: 11,500 LIKE-NEW Opportunities 7376. Email: sohailnoshad baht. Tel: 087-3892160. 9-BALL POOL TABLE @hotmail.com Email: jrm.dlrm @gmail.com ROOFTOP Size: 4'x8'. Slate top, new RESTAURANT felt, new set of balls, all ac- SPONSOR GUESTHOUSE RESTAURANT cessories. Delivery & instal- a needy child. The Phuket Inter- B1.45 MILLION FOR SALE for rent on the top floor of Sinthavee Hotel, Phuket City. SAMSUNG LCD TV lation included. Price: national Womenís Club is a vol- Good lease, excellent condi- Located at Nai Harn car park, Convenient for a restaurant 32-inch screen, about one 60,000 baht. Tel: 081-823- unteer organization raising tion. Prime retail space of 1, 40 seats inside and outside. or bar. Also, a discotheque on year old. 17,000 baht. Call or 4627, 084-2901645. Fax: funds for educational scholar- 375sqm. Central Patong. Tel: Good business for past 4 years. the 2nd floor (with license). email for more info. Tel: 089- 076-264461. Email: ying@ ships. We rely on the goodwill 086-1588752. Comes with flat. Tel: 087- Please contact via by email: 9728544. Email: av58phuket phuketpooltables.com of donors and sponsors ñ small 2980200. Email: rwberger [email protected] @yahoo.com and large. If you would like to [email protected] put something back into the 80,000 FOR YOU MATTRESSES community in which you live, if you find me a buyer for my SALON & SPA Articles shophouse. Please visit SHOP FOR RENT FOR SALE contact us to find out more for lease or rent with all equip- Wanted www.katahouseforsale.com Rawai-Nai Harn. Good for 25 hotel mattresses, good about giving a prize or being a ment included. In the basement Tel: 087-8907561 (Thai) or business in growing area. condition. 1,500 baht each. sponsor. Contact Carol (Tel: of Fantasia in Phuket City. Tel: 080-522136. ADSL, near main road. Tel: Tel: 081-9684978. WANTED: 087-4178860 or carol.fryer 083-3904176. 086-5930086. TABLES & CHAIRS @piwc.info) or K. Sue (Tel: RESTAURANT-BAR PRIVATE SALE Looking for donations of 087-2776948 or email: Kata-Karon, Taina Rd. 40 BAMBOO VILLAGE Gurios paintings, stereo, an- used tables and chairs for [email protected]). BOOKS FOR SALE seats, 2 private rooms, ADSL BAR tique oriental carpets. Call the new Family Dragon Boat Many language books and Internet. 15,000 baht monthly for sale. Excellent location on Heyno. Please contact for Club at Ao Yon. Plastic is about 5,000 used books FORMING ARTISTS’ rent. Tel: 087-8925870. main road, Rawai. 3 rooms more information. Tel: 080- fine, new or used. All wel- COMMUNITY with a/c. Kitchen, seats 50, with bookshelves. Quick 1453483. Email: heinogeick comed at the moment. Tel: International artist living in fully equipped. 2.5 million baht. sale: 350,000 baht. Please @yahoo.com.sg 089-5878173. Email: info THAI COMPANY contact to K. Pui. Tel: 084- Phuket wishing to organize lo- FOR SALE Tel: 087-2846911. @phuketLP.com cal artists and people inter- 1705552. Includes 4-bedroom luxury SIERRA WIRELESS ested in art to share work and house and plot in the heritage AIRCARD ideas to better the community GUESTHOUSE development in Kathu. 16 mil- 4,000 baht, call after 2pm. Bulletins and each of us individually. IN KATA lion baht for all. Contact David. PHI PHI Comes with CD software. Tel: 076-381937, 087- for sale. 3 rooms, kitchen. Of- Tel: 081-8157170. Emai: 13-bedroom guesthouse for Not for Vista; XP is okay. Tel: 0716063. Fax: 076-381937. fer a good price. Tel: 083- [email protected] sale. Tel: 081-7475293. 076-296351, 081-0862772. REWARD 20,000 BAHT Email: [email protected] 3381625. Email: thewizardofrockandroll My Mac G4 was stolen on @gmail.com May 9 from my home near Koh Samui. Serial # RED CORRECTION Agents for Classified Advertising MULTIGYM W855230 LSWZ. I am offer- FILTER Large, four stations, excellent ing a reward of 10,000 baht to condition. Moving, so must sell recover the Mac, and 10,000 Sea & Sea 4-inch (10cm) PHUKET quickly. All offers considered. baht to recover an ethnic jew- red correction filter in good condition. Free for someone Please conact for more infor- elry collection. Tel: 081-894- Julapan Stationery Tel: 076-282254 mation. Tel: 087-2752808. 3839. Email: donandinge@ who can use. Email: info Email: [email protected] csloxinfo.com @warmwaterdivers.com Chao Fa East Rd (next to Siam Commercial Bank) Khun Woody’s Sandwich Shoppe Tel: 076-282403 Fisherman’s Way Business Center, Chaofa East Rd

K.L. Mart Tel: 076-280400/3 Patak Rd, Chalong Fax: 076-280403

Earth Language School Tel: 076-232398/9 Phang Nga Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-232398

Sin & Lee Tel: 076-258369 Thalang Rd, Phuket City Fax: 076-211230

Taurus Travel Tel: 076-344521/2 Aroonsom Plaza Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344523

41 Minimart Tel/Fax: 076-324312 Srisoontorn Rd, Cherng Talay

Deli Supermarket Tel: 076-342275 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd, Patong Fax: 076-344314 Property Information Center [PIC] 2nd Fl, Central Festival (in front of Siam Commercial Bank) 52 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Tout, Trader & Trumpet

MASSAGE SALON GUESTHOUSE NIGHTCLUB IN FOR SALE B1.45 MILLION KATA CENTER in Saiyuan Rd. Includes new Good lease, excellent condi- equipment, many repeat cus- tion. Prime retail space of tomers. 390,000 baht. 3 Thai 1,375sqm. Central Patong. massage beds, 2 oil massage Tel: 086-1588752. beds, 2 foot massage chairs. Contact K. Bee. Tel: 089- THAI KARAOKE 5939105. Popular, high-class venue. Everything included. Best loca- RESTAURANT tion, open 2 years. 750,000 Urgent. Rawai, long-term baht. Tel: 084-8436400. lease. Fully equipped. 1.3 mil- lion baht. Tel: 085-8843610. BAR FOR SALE – NANAI RD MASSAGE SALON Bar with large kitchen, pool for sale in Patong. Brand-new. table, fully equipped and ready KATA NIGHT BAZAAR 120sqm. Great potential. to run. Monthly rent only 2.5 MILLION BAHT Great deal. Contact Alex. Tel: 7,000 baht. Price: 650,000 - The only nightclub in Kata- 081-4954761. baht. Please contact Mark. Karon and Chalong area. No Tel: 087-3822302. Email: [email protected] competition! SEEK NANAI RD - 3-story (mezzanine/balcony BUSINESS RESTAURANT FOR SALE included), stock room, We are looking for a suitable in Rawai, excellent location. 6 kitchen. TOURS IN PHUKET space to start our business on months old, teakwood furni- - Disco is located in a ëgov- Nanai Rd, Patong. Minimum ture, fully equipped kitchen. Plan 2 cultural and jungle ernment zoning areaí. 50sqm is needed. Low rent. 3+3-year lease with low rent. tours. Full-day trips with En- - Top-brand sound, lighting, Tel: 080-5843619. Email: Over 1 million baht of assets. glish-speaking guide. En- effects and visual equip- [email protected] Urgent sale: only 1 million baht, trance fees, return journey, ment and systems, new including Co Ltd and rent paid transfers, set Thai meal and with 2-year warranties. until November 2008. Tel: drinks included. Tel: 081- 6911955. Email: plan2 - Have government licence. 084-0603477. Email: attivi STOP BAR FOR [email protected] - All materials, equipment, RENT/SALE [email protected] furniture, air conditioning Newly set up in Soi Sea and coolers are new with Dragon. Probably the most Business VISA & LEGAL warranties. beautiful bar in Patong. rd Products & SERVICES - 3 floor has 4 newly fur- - 2 units. nished rooms with cable TV -Top location near Soi Services and air conditioning. Bangla. - 2 rooms with balcony and - 12 small rooms. gardens/city view (Kata). OSTEOPATH (UK) - Top audio/video equipment Garnett Symonds DO. - 2 rooms without balcony (Bose, Behringer etc). HMD.Tel: 081-6072343. and sea view. - Running as a go-go or open www.garnettsymonds.com Tel: 087-6899679. Email: bar is possible. [email protected] Fully equipped. Contact for JEAB’S JUMPING information. Tel: 084-848- CASTLES 3495 (K.Osi in German), ELEGANT 8 models. Company registration SHOPHOUSE 089-5903968 (K.Holger in 2,229 baht; 1-year visa English). Email: stop-bar@ For childrenís parties. Bargain, 4-story shophouse 7,900 baht; retirement visa holgervolp.com Photos at Please contact for more 7,900 baht; work permit with Chanote. There is a www.holgervolp.com information. fully equipped restaurant on 7,900 baht; UK & US visa 1st and 2nd floors. Fully fur- Tel: 081-8939742. 19,999 baht. No more visa nished apartment on 3rd www.phuket runs, get a 1-year visa for th PATONG BAR jumpingcastles.com only 7,900 baht. Establish and 4 floors. Value: 6.7 FOR LEASE million baht. Now priced at your Thai company today to 3-year contract, 800,000 buy land or start your busi- only 5.5 million baht. Have baht. Wz sound system plus SPONSOR ME 300K to move out. Please contact ness for only 2,229 baht. equipment. Please contact for Make 100k every 90 days. Property title search, sales for more information. Tel: more information. Tel: 081- Almost a brand name. Tel: 081-8915602. contract and land registra- 8936848. 081-4151894. tion. Thailandís largest legal service network. Always low prices by our licensed Thai lawyers. Please contact for more information. Tel: 076-290376 Email: info@siam- legal.com

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ASUS G1 LAPTOP BMW F650GS MEET YOUR PERFECT Club 40,000 baht. 06/2007. 1- SIDE PANNIERS MATCH Membership year warranty left. Contact 1 pair of BMW side panniers for Looking for an easy, fun and or look on web for specs. a F650GS with mounting rack safe way to meet friends, Available Tel: 081-8933462. Email: and bolts. Lightly used, very dates, lovers of your dreams? [email protected] good condition. 20,000 baht. You have come to the right BLUE CANYON Tel: 085-7817002. Email: place! Here's the best part, it's MEMBERSHIP COMPUTER keldknudsen.ic@ gmail.com FREE to join. Email: info@ Individual. 950,000 baht. FOR SALE she.info For further details, Transfer fee 50-50. Tel: 086- Pentium 4. Many extras. EVERYTHING please see our website at http:/ 2742250. Email: pete 12,000 baht. ASCO laptop HALF PRICE /www.she.info [email protected] HP. New, with warranty. Tel: Iím leaving Thailand. Every- 081-2945451. thing is half price or less. For LEARN THAI LAGUNA GOLF further details, phone John with an experienced Teacher MEMBERSHIP Leinfelder. Tel: 084-849- of Thai language. Tel: 084-447 Family membership at Laguna Dive Gear 1091. Email: jleinfelder@ 5257. Email: mikeroper2003 golf club for sale. 16 years gmail.com @hotmail.com remaining. Asking price: SCUBA PRO-2 – 400,000 baht plus transfer. COMPLETE SETS Personals Tel: 086-2779229. Fax: 076- BCD, octopus, cressi fins, wet Mobile Phones 327054. Email: sevecek67 suits (M & XL): 10,000 baht. @hotmail.com Underwater light: 2,500 baht. 8GB APPLE IPHONE BACKGAMMON Tel: 086-0204386. Email: Retired businessman looking [email protected] Camera, Bluetooth, color Computers screen, email/Web, GPRS, for backgammon players in GPS, IRDA, Infrared, Java Phuket. Tel: 081-5778443. BAUER COMPRESSOR enabled, MMS enabled, FOR SALE MP3 player, polyphonic ring Pets Bauer Mariner 200E + P21/ tones, radio, streaming P31 housing. 420,000 baht. video, USB, vibration, war- Tel: 089-8141092. Email: ranty. 22,500 baht. Email: [email protected] [email protected] PLEASE HELP ME

Golf Stuff Personal ANDAMAN LEGAL Services ADVISERS CELEBRITY GOLF 26 Hongyok Utit Rd, Talaad A celebrity golf tour will take Yai, Samkong, Phuket. Asso- place from May 26 to 29 in CHAO HEALING ciated with Advocates and Hello. My name is Khao, a Patong. This is a unique event MASSAGE Solicitors in Bangkok, Phuket recently rescued soi dog where players of all handicaps and UK. We provide a wide (though I don't really behave can play a round of golf with range of high-quality and like one) and I need a loving celebrities from the UKís top- specialized legal services to home. I absolutely adore hu- class football, snooker and en- individual and corporate cli- mans. Iím loyal and sociable tertainment worlds. Each ents. with other animals. Iím toilet evening you will be enter- trained (Iíll tell you when I - Court actions, Thailand, UK, tained by the celebrities at HK need to go) and I want to be Phuket Graceland Resort. Tired of the same old mas- included in your life. Iím a - Legal consultations Email: jsogden@talisman- sage where it seems the good girl in the car, calm to - Conveyancing and Camera & energy.com staff donít know what shampoo, quiet in restau- commercial services Equipment theyíre doing? Go to Chao rants and playful at home - Alien business Massage in Rawai. K. Chao and on the beach. Iím 3 establishment Miscellaneous is Wat Po trained and certi- years old, fully vaccinated, NIKON CAMERA HP3330 LASERJET fied, and provides Thai, oil neutered, happy, healthy - Tax planning; properties for Sale AF Nikkor 35-70mm 1:3.3- Looking for a good HP33 se- and therapeutic massage in and ready to become a valu- - Bookkeeping 4.5. Vintage 1980. Includes ries. Tel: 086-9508762. Email: a professional, friendly able member of your family. - Notarial services Rokinon flash attachment. [email protected] atmoshphere. Sergei, the Please contact to give me a - Trademark and patent Needs new home where it will INFLATABLE TOYS windsurfer says, ìAfter a home. Email: liz@catalyst be used. Email: juliettoland FOR SALE communications.org Tel: licenses ENGLISH few hours of windsurfing I go @gmail.com Bargain! Hardly-used, sec- to K. Chao for a relaxing and 087-2697414. - Immigration computer man. Sales, ser- ondhand inflatable swim- therapeutic massage. The and work permits vice, repair, tuition. Please ming pool toys and acces- best, most caring massage contact for more informa- GOLDEN RETRIEVER - Wills, marriage, divorce VERY SMALL sories. Call or mail for de- in Phuket.î Call for appoint- tion. Tel: 084-6257744. puppies for sale. Dewormed - Settlement agreement camcorder. New Canon tails. Tel: 087-8820343. ment or stop by Chao Mas- sage, Ya Nui Rd, Rawai. Tel: and vacinated. Please contact - Prenuptial camcorder. Bought new for Email: [email protected] for more information. Tel: - Juristic contract 16,900 baht. Selling for 8,500 STOLEN LAPTOP 086-5299576. Email: asangsai @hotmail.com 087-0543034. - Labour Law baht. Tel: 081-2945441. On the morning of April 27, a MOUNTAIN BICYCLE thief broke into my house and - Translation Jamis mountain bike, like new. AMERICAN stole two laptops. The one that 12,000 baht new; will sell for MASSAGE AT STAFFORDSHIRE Please contact for more works is a nearly new Acer information. Charity 5,000. Please contact for YOUR PLACE terriers with pedigree papers. 4320. If you can help with any more information. Tel: 081- Tel: 076-236124, Relax and enjoy Thai oil, deep Dewormed, vaccinated and info, call +61-85-8894001 or 5351231. Email: nesvold7 tissue massage in your home. champion blood lines. Many 02-5113264, FREE FRAMED email: [email protected] @gmail.com 081-9377219. 10am-9pm. Please contact colors. Call Steve. Tel: 086- boat pictures. More than 30 Ms Da. Tel: 089-0503945. 1206934. Email: framed pictures of Phuket dive COMPUTER P4 CONCRETE MIXER [email protected] boats from the past few years. AMD Athlon 1700+ 768M in good working order. New: or [email protected] Anyone interested can come RAM, 40GB HDD. Modem. 19,000 baht. Will sell for Website: and pick them up, all for free. Windows XP. 10,000 baht. 11,000. Call for details. Tel: Take www.haroldstock.com Email: info@warmwater Please contact K. Jannie. Tel: 081-0839047. Email: www.andamanlegal.com divers.com 085-7906062. [email protected] me home PARAGLIDER with Need help finding a lawyer? Paraglider wing: 15,000 baht. Please contact for you! more info. Tel: 085-793- www.phuketgazette.net 2144. Email: mauijimmer @yahoo.com Soi Dog Foundation Tel: 081-7884222 54 PHUKET GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS May 24 - 30, 2008 Wheels & Motors

OPEL CORSA CAR FOR SALE CLASSIC BMW 2002 Saloon Cars FOR SALE Leaving Thailand. 1995 Nissan 1974 black. All original. Pickups ISUZU D-MAX CAB 4 Beautiful and in excellent sedan. Perfect condition. Driven daily. New tires. CD condition. Blue, fully insured. 180,000 baht obo. Tel: 084- player. Taxed. 150,000 baht. PICKUP FOR SALE HONDA CITY VTEC 180,000 baht ono. Please 8491091. Email: jleinfelder@ Tel: 086-9488139. Ford Ranger 2.5 turbo, four- AUTOMATIC contact for more information. gmail.com door with gull door at rear. Tel: 087-2781583. Aug 2004, black, 50,000km, MAZDA 323 Tax and insurance. Only top specs, one owner. Honda MAZDA MX5 50,000km. Lightly used. serviced, excellent through- CHEVROLET OPTRA Showroom condition. Well 5-door, cheap, 49,000 baht. 360,000 baht. Please con- out. 425,000 baht. Tel: 076- LT SS maintained by lady driver. Good condition, air condition- tact for more infomation. 2003. 100,000km. Perfect 283415, 081-9683546. 2006 model. Metallic black, 35,000km. Price: 1.25 million ing, stereo and lots of new Tel: 081-5399560. condition. Runs great. 3.0L, Email: [email protected] 32,000km, one-year war- baht. Tel: 087-0804258 parts. Contact Sunny for automatic, only one owner. ranty. Just serviced, excellent more information. Tel: 083- FORD RANGER 4X4 Price: 510,000 baht. Con- condition. 450,000 baht. Tel: DAIHATSU MIRA 2525509, 084-1841856. 3.0L PICKUP tact for more details. Tel: TOYOTA AVANZA 076-528016, 089-2262612. 087-2709093. Email: anut EWT Excellent runner. New tires. 4-wheel-drive ABS, 3.0L Email: [email protected] Move forces sale. 85,000 [email protected] 2005 model, as new, metallic TOYOTA AVANZA Turbo. Reduced for quick sale baht. Tel: 087-2630948. silver, 77,000km, full insur- Metallic silver , 2005 S-version. at 495,000 baht. 1.5 years ance for 1 year. Owner leav- FOR SALE 58,000km. Leather seats, au- old. 29,000km. Excellent con- 1994 CAR 4 SALE ing, urgent sale. 340,000 Nissan station wagon, 1999, tomatic. Space for 7 people. dition. Tel: 081-8957095. Mitsubishi 4-door. Aircon, green, new wheels. Includes BMW 323i SPECIAL 380,000 baht. Tel: 076-323- Email: [email protected] baht firm. Tel: 086-2662113. EDITION CD stereo. Nice car. Asking insurance until August 2008. 459, 089-7291113. Email: 100,000 baht. Please contact CHEVROLET Please contact for more de- [email protected] TOYOTA VIGO 2006 for more information. Tel: 480,000 BAHT tails. Tel: 081-7281887. Top of the line, low mileage. 081-370 9661. 2002 Zafira 2.2 for sale. Only FORD LASER Only 690,000 baht for quick 80,000km. 480,000 baht. TIERRA SV sale. Please contact for more TOYOTA ESTIMA CHEVROLET PICKUP Contact Khun Nee. Tel: 081- Great condition, service his- information. Tel: 086-9421969. 2007. New model,13,000km. 8924311. 7-seater, first-class condi- tory. Black. 4 years old. Good Email: [email protected] Looks and drives as new. Sell- tion, automatic with new price for fast sale. Call for ing for 399,000 baht. Call for tires. Please contact for de- 2002 full-options model. Only details. Tel: 089-2167220. 1996 NISSAN NV TOYOTA VIOS further details. Tel: 084- tails. Tel: 084-4413633. 2 Western owners. 8 air- Power steering and windows, 4413633. TURBO TRD bags. Traction control, trip- great aircon, stereo, metallic CHEVROLET ZAFIRA tronic gear box, electric silver, 55,000km. First-class 2005 MAZDA 323, seats. Computer, iPod dock insurance. Perfect condition. 4-DOOR, CHEAP! MITSUBISHI STRADA and anything else you can 130,000 baht. Please contact 4-door, aircon. 30,000km. Good condition. 5-speed, new think of. Must be seen to be for more information. Tel: Manual, insured, service reg and insurance. 65,000 appreciated. Spotless condi- 085-7981988. book. 285,000 baht ono. baht. Please contact for more tion. Private sale but can of- Tel: 086-2727636. Email: info. Tel: 086-9488139. Email: fer a warranty. 999,000 2000 RANGER [email protected] Limited edition 143hp turbo [email protected] baht ono. Tel: 081-8954480. XL PICKUP with inter-cooler. Leather Email: security@mail2 2.2 Sport. Only 40,000km. Maintained, CD, aircon, runs TOYOTA HILUX Alcantara Sports interior. CITROEN FOR SALE michael.com All checks done regularly. and looks great. 219,000 baht. PICKUP 2.5 D4D 16î wheels. Reg. 09/04. AX 1.4. Dark green. 1994 Non-smoking driver and pas- Call for details. Tel: 086- 2004 Golden Tiger 55,000km. 53,000km. Well maintained. model. Aircon. 5-door hatch- sengers. Purchased for 1.4 2699145. Sale by original owner. No fi- Genuine reason for sale. back. 110,000 baht. Contact SAAB 9,000CSE million baht. Selling price: nance, no hagglers. 350,000 Paid 830,000 baht. Will sell to view or for more informa- VIGGEN 1996 780,000 baht (negotiable). TOYOTA HILUX VIGO baht. Tel: 076-286424, 081- for 480,000 baht. Tel: 084- tion. Tel: 083-1720876. Recently modified with a Tel: 081-7975764. Email: Silver 3.0 D4D. 30,000km. 9583695. Email: simon@ssi- 0603477. Email: attivita Email: [email protected] Toyota Camry engine for [email protected] Auto, 2WD, 18 months old. phuket.com [email protected] easy and low-cost 720,000 baht. Tel: 081- TOYOTA VIOS maintenance. NISSAN TEANA 7197015, 089-4708926. NISSAN NV MITSUBISHI 2007 model with automatic Only 150,000 baht! FOR SALE HARDTOP GALLANT transmission and full Please contact for Blue, 65,000km, 3 years old. 1996 MITSUBISHI Carryboy, 1995, excellent options. 33,000km. Urgent more info. Good condition. 2,300cc. STRADA condition, power steering, Taxed and insured, recently sale at 510,000 baht. serviced, tatty body but excel- Tel: 076-264399, New: 1.55 million baht. Now: 2.8L, excellent condition. aircon. 85,000 baht. Please lent runner. 40,000 baht. Please email for photos. 086-2711495. 900,000 baht. Tel: 081- 190,000 baht ono. Tel: contact for more information. Please contact for more info. Tel: 081-2713228. Email: wow 8337836. 086-9719776. Tel: 089-2878418. Tel: 086-9764998. 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BLACK TOYOTA JEEP LANCER CEDIA 4 x 4s 5-gear. 1990, 2 doors. Plastic Motorbikes YAMAHA FINO Rentals FOR RENT roof cover. Good condition. FOR SALE Best price: 10,900 baht per Western owner. 150,000 month. Late 2003, dark blue, HARLEY-DAVIDSON CARS FOR RENT MITSUBISHI baht. Tel: 084-1893427. Fortuner, Vios, Jazz. Short 1.6L automatic shift with full STRADA GRANDIS 2007 Fatboy, 3,000km, oil insurance. Call or email for de- cooler, saddle bags, like new. 1 or long term. Please contact MITSUBISHI for more information. Tel: tails. Tel: 076-239820, 081- million baht. Tel: 086-2778461. 7373720. Email: chaiya STRADA 4X4 Email: [email protected] 086-7432011. Email: woon Mega Cab, turbo, 5-speed, [email protected] [email protected] aircon, alloys, MP3, CD, SUZUKI INAZUMA Carryboy rack, full body kit. Model 2007. True mileage is SPECIAL PRICE! NEW TOYOTA VIOS Farang owned, never used 1200CC less than 600km. Insurance FOR RENT Fantastic condition, very Car for rent. For more informa- for work. 90,000km, great paid up to March 2009. Beige tion call 080-7008606. 1st-class insurance. Special Year 2000. 2.8-liter 4WD. condition. 325,000 baht. powerful. About 45,000 km. color, foreign female owner, for long-term rent. Tel: 084- Manual. Full service history, Tel: 087-2770946. Email: Terrific bargain comes with never rented out. Why pay 0511955, 084-190 8555. engine rebuilt, main bear- CHEAP CAR [email protected] book and tax. 190,000 baht. more when you can buy this in Email: [email protected] ings, clutch, by Tiansin Tel: 087-8916438. new condition? Registered in FOR RENT Mitsubishi in Phuket. Honda City type Z automatic HONDA CRV, 2004 Phuket, green book available. 124,000km. 350,000 baht 12,000/month. Tel: 086- NEW VIOS Mint condition, one owner. Only 35,000 baht. Contact ono. Foreign owned with FOR SALE Pratumthip (Thai & English). 7432011. Email: woon_ FOR RENT papers. Rawai. Tel: 085- 725,000 baht. Call for info. [email protected] Tel: 081-2722008. YAMAHA R1 Tel: 084-8387223. Email: 7829020.Email: [email protected] [email protected] ISUZU DMAX 2004 A1 CAR RENTALS MUST SEE! HONDA DEGREE FORD ESCAPE 3.0L Nice, dark-blue, 4-door, 4x4, XL250 2005, automatic. 55,000km. 3.0L turbo. 535,000 baht. W/C, excellent condition, green Many extras. As new. Only book, tires 90%. 130,000 Tel: 086-9421969. Email: Many types of car for long- 775,000 baht. Please contact [email protected] baht. Contact for infomation. for more details. Tel: 089- 2005, excelent condition. Tel: 085-7947600. Email: term rent, from 10,000 - 2908854. Email: verhaeghe Registration, green book, lots [email protected] 18,000 baht/month. Tel: [email protected] FORD RANGER 081-6078567. Email: island of extras. Price: 480,000 Fully insured. 12,000 to 4x4, 3.0L Turbo. Sept, 2006, baht. Tel: 087-3865200. HONDA STEED [email protected] blue, with Western owner. 20,000 baht per month. Tel: 400cc. In good condition. In- 26,000km. Rarely used. Reg- 089-8314703. Email: FORD 4X4 sured until March 2009. istered and insured. 545,000 1997 HARLEY [email protected] Top of the line. Full options plus 120,000 baht or nearest offer. baht ono. Tel: 081-8957095. ELECTRA GLIDE FORD & HONDA extras.Year 2001. Less than Please contact for more infor- Email: [email protected] Excellent condition. Chrome BUY OR RENT 130,000 km. Leaving Thai- mation. Tel: 081-5395329. P.M.P. CAR RENTALS Ford Ranger for sale: 55,000 land. 330,000 baht ono. Tel: parts powder coated. Quick New cars for rent: sale. Asking 495,000 baht. baht down, plus 7,069 baht 081-6930766. Email: daniel MAZDA 4X4 MOTORCYCLE FOR Toyota Vios, monthly. Rent: 12,500 baht [email protected] DIESEL TRUCK Contact for more info. Tel: SALE 9,000 BAHT 081-7348309. Email: duc Yaris, Fortuner, per month. Honda Civic for 2006. Just like new. Only New tires, battery, seat, sale: 520,000 baht. Rent: [email protected] Wish and Honda Jazz. 13,000km. 3.0L turbo diesel. forks, speedometer. Red, 27,000 per month. Tel: 081- FORD ESCAPE Power steering, ABS. Price: Tel: 083-1743880, FOR SALE 110cc. Contact for more info. 5372657 (Eng and Thai). For 575,000 ono. Please con- HONDA VALKYRIE Tel: 086-5150234. Email: 087-2646808. more info visit: www.phuket. Ford Escape 3L V6, year tact for further information. BIG BIKE [email protected] tripadvisor.googlepages .com/ 2003, 77,000km. 650,000 Tel: 084-6644050. Email: The ultimate cruising bike. TOYOTA VIOS, phukettripadvisor6 baht. Call or mail for more aadams [email protected] Honda made in the US. Every- details. Tel: 087-5912811, HONDA SHADOW 1 YEAR OLD thing good. Paper work all for sale, 750cc, 2005. Im- for rent. Black. Full options 089-1738720. Email: lovely 1997 MITSUBISHI correct. Phuket plates. Very RENT MY 4X4 [email protected] maculate condition, low mile- and full insurance. 6,000 baht 4WD good condition. 295,000 baht, age, 380,000 baht. Tel: 087- per week or 16,000 baht per TOYOTA 2-door, standard. Great body, or swap for pick-up truck. Tel: 8847567. month. Call for information. Tiger for 6 months, 60,000 081-8954480. Email: baht, 1st-class insurance. Tel: ONLY 69,000 BAHT great engine. 270,000 baht. Tel: 089-5885692. Contact for more information. [email protected] 086-0760141. You get a clean Mitsubishi. HONDA BROS 400CC Tel: 089-8743005. Email: Honda BROS 400cc, 65,000 CAR & BIKE RENTALS Really fast and road safe. 5 garry.kirkland@vacationclub. new Michelin tires. No rust. HONDA STEED baht. Tel: 076-281196. Email: Suzuki Caribian, new: 600 FOR RENT com 400CC [email protected] baht/day; 3,800 baht/week; Late model Toyota Fortuner in A joy to drive. Rally perfor- st mance. Stereo. Must go to Blue and white V-cruiser with 12,500 baht/month. Honda perfect condition. 1 -class in- Canada/USA in April. If you D-MAX LTD 3.0L blue book, road tax paid very HONDA PHANTOM Phantom, new: 350 baht/day; surance. 25,000 a month, donít have the money, can Turbo, 4x4, DVD, 11,000km. recently. 70,000 baht or higher. 2001 2,000 baht/week; 7,000 baht/ long term only. Non-smoker pay in two installments. Call Top of the range. For long- or Contact for information. Tel: Red, excellent condition month. Contact Koiís Bar at preferred. Tel: 089-4756748. for details. Tel: 086- short-term rent. Also for sale. 085-7947156. Email: janfaroe 47,000 km. 45,000 baht. Kamala Beach for info. Tel: Fax: 076-620002. Email: Tel: 084-4243562. @anderledes.dk Tel: 076-393114. 086-2663836. [email protected] 56 PHUKET GAZETTE May 24 - 30, 2008

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